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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
War Department
Washington
DECIDE TO
INVESTIGATE DISASTER

The Board of Aldermen last night
received charges against four police
men and passed resolutions for an
of the Morgan disaster;
for thanks to those who aided during
relief work; for an emergency fund
of $4,000; for donation of $4,000
to the City Hospital and for the pur-
chase of new hose to replace that de-
stroyed in the Gillespie fire.
Mayor John Il. TenBroeck had let
ters before the aldermen In which he
stated that he had received charges
against Patrolman Charles Quinn,
James Egan, Nels Lybeck and Chris
charged with being absent from duty
during the recent explosion at Nor
gan when they were sorely needed in
this city. The mayor asked that the
matter be gone into very carefully
and II the officers were found guilty
that they be dealt with severely
The matter was referred to the po-
lice committee who will make an in
vestigation and will then notify the
accused men, who will have five days
In which to make answer to the
charges. after which they will be
given hearing before the city
fathers.
A resolution was introduced by AL
derman Chris Anderson to the effect
that a careful investigation be made
of the recent explosions at the plant
of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading
Company at Morgan to find out If pos
sible the real cause of the explosion
and also to find out just what this
company, which is now rebuilding it's
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

plant, is doing to prevent a recurrence
OF such an accident, also that the
United States government be asked to
furnish soldiers to guard the plant
at all times.
Tho resolution was passed and a
copy of 1t Is to be sent to the secre-
tary of war and the congressman from
this district.
A resolution thanking all of the
organizations, churches, lodges and
people who volunteered their assist
ance to this ity in the time OF need
at the explosion and the influenza cpl
demic which followed was passed. 1t
was introduced by Alderman Ander-
son.
A resolution creating an emergency
fund of $4,000 to meet the expenses
incuT ed by the city during the past
few weeks because of the Morgan ex-
plosion and the epidemic was passed.
A resolution granting the Perth
Amboy City Hospital $500 was pass
ed as was also resolution authoriz-
ing the fire committee to advertise for
5000 feet OF standard hose. The bids
to be in at the next regular meeting Of
the aldermen on Monday, November
A..
A report was received from City
Electrician,Jay b. FRANKIE stating that
Ito date nineteen electrical permits
had been granted, twenty final certifl-
Gates given, one moving picture oper-
ator licensed, there had been received
over the police call system $3.50 calls
and three fire alarm calls.
Those present were Alderman at
Large Grouse, Aldermen Waters, An
derson and Clark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
REGISTER TODAY
FOR ELECTION
Last Chance to Register at
City Polls for General EIec-
tion November a
REPUBLICANS HAVE MET
County Democrats Will Open
Campaign Tomorrow Night
at New Brunswick
REPUBLICANS HAVE MET

Today is the last registry day for
the general election on Tuesday,
November s. The hours are from 3
o'clock this afternoon until 0 o'clock
tonight. Registration will take place
In the local public schools.
Unless you have already registered
at previous registration day this
election In November be sure and reg
lister today before the polls close. II
you do not you cannot vote on No
vember next.
There has been unusual apathy in
politics this year due to the war and
the influenza epidemic and so far
registration has been very light. Re-
publican leaders declare that there
are about a thousand Republicans
who have not registered and Demo-
Gratis claim almost as many have
neglected to register. Voters whose
names are not on the list should
make 1t their special duty today to
go to one of the public schools and
register.
Both the Republican and Democra-
tic city organizations have issued no.
tice urging voters to register today
and thus be eligible to vote, and they
are making every effort to enroll the
voters who have not registered.
The Republican county committee
met at New Brunswick last night. A
number of the candidates for office
were on hand and made addresses.
The Middlesex county Democrats
will formally open their fall campaign
Wednesday night when they will hold
a monster mass meeting in Elks Hall,
New Brunswick. The campaign for
the election of George NJ. LaMonte
and Charles O'Connor Hennessey will
of course assume first place; next will
come the election OF Congressman
Thomas j. Scully and Thomas Brown.
It is expected that a hot fight will
take place for state senator between
Democratic candidate Thomas Brown
OF this city and James A. Edgar, the
Republican candidate. The Carson
Scully fight of two years ago will be
resumed this year.
Locally things are more than quiet
in the political arena and 1t Is again
urged that all who have not register
ed do SO today between the hours of
s o'clock this afternoon and 9 o'clock
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
WERE WOUNDED
At ST. M|H|EL
Richard T. Martin of Kearny
Avenue and James 0'Brlen
Local Victims at Front
WERE IN LIGHTNING DIV.
Sent to Camp Dix From Here
and Thence to Participate
in Big Drive
IN LIGHTNING DIV.

That the Lightning Division which
IA from Camp Dix and which is COM
posed of New Jersey boys, inoiuding
hundreds of the boys from Perth Am
the great st. Mihiel drive on Septem-
Der IL last is certain for word was
received In this city late yesterday az
ternoon telling of the death of two
prominent young men who dieo from
wounds received in battle during tnat
drive. Word was also received OF the
severe wounding Of another. young
man In the same drive.
The young men killed were Richard
r. Martin and James O'Brien, 377 Oak
T. artin, 166 Kearny Davenue,
street, while the one severely injured
was Charles Simo, 7S5 Charles street
The first two named were drafted men
and the last named was an eniisteo
man.
Richard Thomas Martin was twen-
ty-three years of age and son of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Martin, of 165 Keaf-
ny avenue. When the call came on
September 6, 1917. for volunteers in
the first contingent to go to Camp
Dix for the first draft men he was the
first man to volunteer for that SER
vice and was one of the first of the
group that left here in charge OF For
mer Patrolman Thomas Toolan. AT
Camp DIX where he was stationed for
several months he was made mess
sergeant and the boys who were home
on furlough before they left for over
seas used to talk of the fine feeds that
'Dicky" Martin put un. Later on he
was transferred to another branch and
sent across
His mother received word from the
adjutant general late yesterday after
noon by telegram informing her OF the
death OF her son. The telegram read:
"T regret to inform you that your son,
Richard T. Martin doed of wounds re-
ceived IN action September "a. 1915"
Martin at the time he was drafted
was student N the chemical engi-
neering department at Cornell Col
lege
James O'Brien who resided with his
aunt Mrs. Haley O'Brien, SIT Oak
street, was well known in this city
where he was born. He was employed
on a local railroad for a number of
years and was drafted from here on
September 22 and sent to Camp Dix
with the large contingent that left at
that time and was later sent over
sNrs 'r'7 aunt received a telegram
last night to the effect that he had
died Of wounds received in the great
st Nih'ei drive.
Charles Simo. who lived at 736
Charles street, was an enlisted man.
Word was received here yesterday by
his parents that he had been severely
inture din the st. Mihiel drive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
ALLIES SWEEP GERMANS OUT OF BELGIAN FLANDERS
German Regiments
Quitting Brussels

By Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 21;-The
German forces In Brussels are
waiting to remove the war mate
rails from that city. according to
the Roosendeal correspondent of
Handelblad. He says that many
regiments OF German, troops are
leaving the city and that there is
much excitement among the peo-
pie there. On the other hand,
Antwerp Is very calm and has not
been affected by recent events.
The same newspaper corre-
spondent at Boermond says that
hundreds of refugees from north
ern France are arriving there. The
people are of all ages and have
been on the road for three weeks.
They were given only a few hours
notice to collect their belongings at
Douai. Cambria and other cities in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
BRITISH ARE
NOW ON LINE
Of SCHELDT
German Resistance StIffenIng
on Southern End of 80
Mile Front
BIG CITIES ARE IN GRASP
Ghent, VaIenciennes and Tour
mai Are Practically Occupied
by Allied Troops
FRENCH MAKE GAINS
King Albert Keeps up Drive In
Touch With Enemy Rear
Guard
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allied troops on the northern end
of the front In France and Belgium
today are driving into the German
lines from west of Ghent past Tour
nal to Valenciennes. This Is the line
of the Scheldt and two OF the i'm
portant points on it-Tournai and
Valenciennes-are almost within the
grasp of the British.
German resistance is stiffening be-
tween Journal and valeneiennes,
southern ends of the, eighty-mile line
from valenciennes to the Dutch from
tier. British armies. however. con-
, tinue to progress. orcq, within lesa.
than mile OF Toufnai on the vest.
has been captured and the British
hold La Sentinelle. one mile west Of
Valencisnnes.
North of Journal the British are
along the Scheldt on a front OF five
miles and north and south of this
sector rapidly are gaining the western
bank of the river. Between valen-
ciennes and lie Chateau the British
have reached the Ecaillon river at
Tiant, southwest of Valenciennes.
French forces continue their pres
sure on the front from the Junction
of the Ourcq and the serre eastward
TO Doueiers. On the extreme left they
have advanced north of the Serre.
East OF the Aisne Mt VOUCHERS the
Germans have ceased their violent ef-
fort to dislodge the French from their
important positions. The French here
are in a position to outfank the Ger
mans facing the Americans on the
sector west OF the Meuse which ac-
counts for the strong German effort
to drive the French back. General
Gouraud's men, however. have de-
feated all enemy attacks.
BIZ Assoc,nfod Press.
LONDON. Oct. 22:-Allied forces
which have swept the Germans out
of Belgian Flanders captured a big
sixteen inch cannon with which the
Germans have been bombarding Dun
kirk during the past year. The gun
was undamaged, according to an Off
cial statement issued at the war office.
The statement reads:
THE group of armies commanded
by the King OF Belgium has main
tanned its pressure along the whole
front. In their hurried retreat oeIore
,ho ReIcian army the Germans We're
tContinued on page c.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
BAKER BACKS SCULLY
RELIEF RESOLUTION

TINT IL is impossible to use them. The
War Department would like to put q
force of men TO work and repair these
buildings before cold weather sets In.
This bill enables us to do this.
Under ordinary procedure Boards
would have TO be appointed to agree
on the damages in each case and the
delay would be intolerablc under the
circumstances. 1, therefore, urge the
prompt passing of this bill.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) NEWTON ID. BAKER,
Secretary of War.
Honorable Thomas J. Scully,
House of Representatives.
As stated in yesterdays issue, Mr..
Scully has already the endorsement
of the leaders in both the House and
Senate TO his bill, and with all the
pressure that is being brought to bear
in his behalf. there seems to be nj
reasonable doubt that 1t will become :
law in the form agreed upon, that II
as q rider TO the appropriation bill.
This bill will go before the confer
ence committee of the senate and
house this week and II is expected that
II will become law by October 20
when 1t is believed congress will take
a recess of about two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

s WASHINGTON, Oct 22:-Repre-
sentative Thomas J. Scully, In his ef-
forts to obtain as speedily as possible,
relief for the sufferers from the explo-
sion at the government-owned T. A.
Gillespie Loading Plant, has succeed
ed in getting the endorsement of Pres
ident Woodrow Wilson and the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, William G.. Nc
Adoo, TO his resolution presented to
the house last week. providing for an
appropriation of s2,500.0o0 for that
purpose.
Mr.. Scully had already succeeded In
obtaining the endorsement of the Sec
rotary of war. Newton d. Baker, to the
bill. The secretary not only endorsed
the bill, bst wrote Mr.. Scully the fol-
lowing letter urging its immediate
passage:
War Department
Washington
October is, 1918
Dear Mr.. Scully:
It is reported to me that you have
introduced a bill, n copy OF which Is
enclosed.
This bill would enable the War De-
partment to promptly settle damages
caused by the explosion at Morgan.
Tho houses there are without windows
and chimneys and are SO damaged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
SOME CHANGES
APPEAR LIKELY
Further Conferences and Ex-
changes With Allied Capitals
Necessary as Result
DELAY IN TRANSLATION
Secretary Lansing Waited Until
Midnight for Text--No Com
ment at Washington
BIZ Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 22:-The
official text of Germany's latest note
to President Wilson was received by
cable today at the Swiss legation.
Frederick Cederlin, the Swiss charge.
arranged to deliver II to Secretary
Lansing as soon as 1t could be de-
coded.
The appearance of the German not
at the State Department was delayed
several hours as the DECIDING and
translating was long and tedious. Con-
siderable differences of opinion have
arisen in the published version OF the
note and 1t is understood that the OH
cial text will clear up certain obscure
passages In the wireless version re-
ceived yesterday.
Indications were that no announce
ment of the action by the President
could be expected before tomorrow.
Secretary Lansing was waiting until
near midnight last night, expecting the
note, but there now must be further
conferences and II is assumed that
there will be exchanges with the Al
lied capitals.
81 A Ssociated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22-President
Wilson is expected to act promptly on
the new German note the official text
of which porbably will be delivered
today through the Swiss legation.
Unofficial versions as received yes
terday by wireless from Germany,
were discussed by the President and
Secretary Lansing for several hours
last night. but there has been no
intimation as to Mr.. Wilson's attitude.
II the President decides the note
calls for an answer, the reply is ex-
pected to go forward within few
days at most; while II no reply Is to
be sent that fact probably Will be
made known promptly.
The President, diplomatic observers
say, is at liberty with perfect conslss~
ency to follow this course awaiting fui-
filIment of the German promises to
cease destroying passenger ships and
to cause no more destruction In re-
firing from France and Belgium. than
is required by military necessity.
Although the first part . the Ger
attempt TO meet the conditions laid
down by President Wilson for consid-
ering of an armistice, no one here
believes that an immediate cessation
of hostilities is in sight. Generally,
the opinion is that the only step pos
sible at this time would be 10 sanction.
with approval of the allied govern
ments, arrangements to be dictated
by General Foch in the field. for the
evacuation OF France and Belgium.
As any other arrangements would
necessarily jeopardize the supremacy
now held by the allied armies. an
armistice virtually would mean sur
render by the Germans.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
Forest Fire at KInsey Corner

About 1880 o'clock last night word
was received by ~-.o Chief Deveny
nd Chief of Police Burke that there
was a bad forest fire at Kinsey Cor
ner and If prompt measures were not
taken would spread rapidly and do
great damage. 1t was decided to send
out f1remen and apparatus. Special
calls were sent In and Lincoln Engine
Company. Liberty Hose Company and
EagL Hose & Chemical Company re-
sponded and fought the blaze for an
hour before they had 1t under control.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
Small Local Casualty List

The casualty lists this morning re-
port that Holan Ojcien OF s51 Colfax
street Perth Amboy. has been wound
ed. Just how badly has not been de-
termined.
Henry Smonson of Sewaren is also
said to have been wounded in both
legs but no official notice has yet ap-
peared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
Autos Damaged; Drivers Escape

One man was slightly injured and
two automobiles badly damaged as
the result OF head-on collision be-
tween the autos at New Brunswick
avenue and Prospect street yesterday
afternoon.
Charles Rasmussen, a milkman of
Amboy avenue and George Dunlap o
Woodbridge were the drivers of the
machines. They were turning the cor
ner at the time and did not see each
other until the machines came to-
gether. Detective Gutowski who was
passing at the time placed the blame
on Dunlap and arrested him. He was
placed under bonds for a hearing on
Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
Wounded. Returns to u. S.

Private Johannes Nyland Christen-
sen. of the American Expeditionary
Forces. spent day with his cousin.
Mrs. Hans Struve, of Cornell street.
yesterday.
Private Christensen has been on the
firing line for eleven months and was
wounded in February. He was in a
hospital in France for some time and
then was transferred to the base
hospital in Baltimore. He is recover
ing now and spoke in Boston for the
Fourth Liberty Loan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

Detectives Gutowski and Hart
man arrested Private Benjamin Janos-
XII at his home, 622 Penn street last
night He is wanted at Fort Washing
ton for being absent without leave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

Members OF the United Hebrew
Lodge, 502 l. o. p. A, are hereby no
lined that no meeting will be held on
the 2srd TIL further notice on account
tberefore reauested to bring your
dues 10 50 Smith. st, II by mail ad-
dress ii to II. Rubin. 403 State 81:
Perth Amboy. n. J. 22l52-lo-22-lt-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
NOTICE

So, F. of A. who possibly can
do so, are requested to attend
the funeral of our late brother, Nels
Hansen. Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock from his late residence, s87
Parker 81.
G WARNER
RAyM sfD FARRINGToN.
rsnrhief Ranger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

Economic Wartime. Buy Factory
Smokers direct from Porto Rican Cigar
Co, 37s Ridgeley st. 1o-21-12t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
ATTENTION

Members of Raritan Chapter. No. 5s
order OF Eastern Star. There will be
no meetings until further notice on ac-
count Of the influenza.
MISS ANNA BROGGER.
Worthy Matron.
MRS. HENRIETTA COATES.
Secretary.
22139-10-21-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

Economic Wartime. Buy Factory
Co.. a7s Ridgeley st. 10-21-12t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
DEATH NOTICE.

DEATH NOTICE.
JOHN KENNETH MACFADYEN, 26s
Hobart St, died at his home at 11.30
A. n. Tuesday, Oct 20. No flowers
Funeral Arrangements are being
made by Ferd Garretson.
22167-f0-22-1ts
ELKS
Funeral services will be held at the
home Of our late Brother, Nels Hanson.
on Wednesday 10 A. NJ
w. GUY WEAVER,
Exalted Ruler.
221ss-1o-2z-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22

Fair, continued cool To-
night. Wednesday fair,
warmer. Light vart-
able winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-05

and seized a live wire. His predica-
ment caused two Of the chorus girls
to faint and created panic among
the others. Tho unfortunate stage man
could not be released from the wire
until all the lights had been eXtin-
guished. He was not seriously hurt.
The Charming Widows which is
one Of the most popular burlesque
shows which comes to this city
pleased fair-sized audience. The
show is clean thruout and contains
much that is meritorious. Unlike the
majority of the burlesque shows, the
Charming Widows carries a rea!
prima donna, in the person of Miss
Rena Vivienne, formerly or the "Choc-
olate Soldier company, whose musical
numbers are the outstanding feature
Of the performance
Eddie" Dale remains with the show
as leading comedian, and his work is
clean and entertaining. He is ably
assisted by Meyer Harris clever
Hebrew comedian. Ada Lum again is
seen in the leading role and handles
her lines most acceptably.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-05
The Winninqer Players.

John D. Winninger and his company
of popular players will return to the
Odeon theater today and will present
for their. big feature bill of the week a
three act society comedy drama, The
Other Wife" This play is announced
as extraordinary, being out of the class
of usual stock productions, and the
press and public in cities where the
Winninger Players have appeared this
season pronounce it the best per-
Torrance ever given by a stock organ
ization. Manager Winninger prides
himself on the scenic and electrical
effects used in this bill and has spared
neither time nor money to make this a
first class production.
There will be a matinee Saturday
when they will offer the four-act mill
tary comedy drama, Uncle Sam Neeos
You Now" and Saturday night they
will conclude their present engage
ment with that great western comedy
drama, pierre of the Plains
There will be two thrift cards filed
with thrift savings stamps given away
Saturday, one at the matinee and one
at night to the person holding the
lucky number. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-05
Dillon Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Monroe and
family, of Union spent Sunday at the
J. C. Peck home.
o. j. Worcester, of Grinnell, was in
town Saturday on his way to Gilman
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Hulin.
Mrs. Ann Bates, Of Marshalltown,
spent a few days last week with her
sister and brother, Miss Maggie and
John Baer.
Farmers here have nearly completed
the sowing of small grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wignall were at
Marshalltown Saturday.
Mrs. r. White, Miss Gussie
Heinz and Miss Emma DERRICK, of
Marshalltown spent Monday and Tues
day at the w. P. Foote home, being
guests of Miss Leola Silence who
teaches school one mile south.
Fred Handorf was in Marshalltown
Monday.
The LeGrand township trustees held
their annual meeting at the Red Cross
hall Monday.
Women OF the Red Cross chapter
will meet Thursday at the hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-05

Erected at cost of 10000, the
| Bethel Glove Christian church will
he dedicated at a series of services
| he'd neXt Sunday The dedicatory SER
vice froper will be held at the usual
| church hour il the forenoon, when the
pastor, Rev. Lee II. Barnum, will
preach the dedicatory sermon. Rev.
! w. NJ Baker. of this city, president of
state and county boards, will preach
and conduct communion service in the
afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Barnum will
preach in the evening.
Pastors of county churches have
been invited to attend and several are
expected to be present. The ladies Of
the church will serve dinner at noon
for those who are far distant from
homo.
Is Model Country Church.
The new church is complete in all
its arrangements and furnishings. The
ground floor is divided into an audi
forum, furnished with pewS. two small
class rooms than can be opened to add
to the auditorium. the pulpit and choir
loft in which thirty can be seated, and
the baptistry, which is in the rear of
the pulpit. The basement is divided
into large dining and social room,
kitchen and furnace room. The eXter-
ior finish is kellastone, trimmed in
wood. The building is lighted with
electricity furnished by a plant in
ST allied in the basement.
The Bethel congregation has used
the old building for twenty-sev
years and the new building is the out
growth of a movement that was start
ed more than year ago, when
building committee composed of L. w.
Hauser, William Summerlot, and How
ard Nyce was appointed. Most, if not
81. of the money, was subscribed in
short campaign before the building
contract WAS let.