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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
POLICE NEWS

Thomas Harris, of New York
City, was arrested on a disorderly
conduct charge preferred by Charles
Lieber of Old Bridge. Both are be-
ing held by the police and an investf-
cation is being made.
-Patrolman Calvin found two
small boys wandering along Smith
street last night. They stated they
came here from Greenpofnt, L. L.
They were locked up and their par
notified. They gave the names
of Alfred Stevens and Ernest Stock.
Alexander Efremi. of Raritan
avenue, was held In $500 ball to
await action of the grand jury on the
of carrying a revolver. He
was accused by John Bloodgood OF
pointing the gun at him.
-Patrolman MCGOWAN arrested
Daniel Zsola of Keyport last night on
the charge of a citizen who complain
ed that the man had cursed this
country and caused other trouble.
He is locked up at police headquar-
tiers pending investigation. He Will
be given a hearing tonight at which
time the citizen who made the COM
plant will be on hand to press the
charge.
Raymond Stillwell. a chauffeur
of Matawan, was arrested by Motor
cycle Policeman Edward Morgan
yesterday afternoon on a charge OF
violating the traffic law by driving on
the wrong side of the street. He
pleaded guilty this morning and was
fined IS by Recorder Pickersgill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
LODGES

Initiation of candidates will taxi
place at the meeting of Violet Re-
bekah Lodge, Odd Fellows tomorrow
night at odd Fellows hall.
a meeting of Thor Lodge No. 46,
Danish Brotherhood. will be held to-
night at its rooms in Washington hall,
Goodwill Association met last
night at It's rooms in Jefferson street
and initiated three new members.
The Goodwill Fife, Drum and Bugle
Corps connected with the association
at this time named a committee for
the annual dance n reception that
will be held on New Years eve. De-
cember 81. The committee includes
Arthur Conquest. y Otto Rasmussen,
Charles Damgaard, John Sullivan.
Joseph Plass, Charles Landt. Alfred
Marshall, Frederick Macan and Ben
jamin Jensen.
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 1874,
Benevolent and Protective Order al
Elks. will meet tonight at It's club
house in Madison avenue. Initiation
of candidates will take place and a
reports of the memorial committee
named at a recent meeting will be
heard.
A meeting of Algonquin Lodge, No.
"A, Knights Of Pythias. was held last
night at Odd Fellows hall.
There was a meeting of Loyal Coun-
Gil, Daughters of America last night
at Eagles hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Red Cross Notes

The Perth Amboy Red Cross chap
ter that an extension of
time to November 80 has been given
for sending Christmas parcels to SOL
diers In the American Expeditionary
Forces. These instructions have just
been received from headquarters.
There has been many instances in
which the nearest relatives of a men,
Der of the American Expeditionary
Forces has not received a label from
the man overseas The Red Cross
has been furnished by the Wal De-
partment with supply of additional
labels. unaddressed. which will be
given to the nearest relatives of men,
bers of the American Expeditionary
Forces who do not receive labels on
or before November 20 Zone label
only for each soldier) upon an appIi-
cation to the Red Cross. Such appli-
cation must be made by the nearest
relative of the man and must state
that such relative has not received a
label, that no other parcel Is being
sent to his knowledge to the proposed
recipient. and hat II a label is subse-
quently received 1t will not be used.
The regulation hat onIy one
Christmas parcel may be received by
each soldier In Europe is still in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Thanksgiving
PROCLAMATION
Governor Edge Issues Urgent
Appeal for Devout Appreci-
alton on Annual Holiday

Eg Special Correspondent.
TRENTON. Nov. 19:-Governor
Edge today issued his Thanksgiving
Day proclamation. In doing so he de-
clared that in the home, in the church,
in the school and in community gath
erings of all descriptions h people OF
the state will require no solicitation
other than the spontaneous ~outburst-
ing of their own OVERLOOKING hearts TO
give ~prayerful thanks to Divine o
idence for the glorious peace which
belongs to the allies; for the logged
perseverance of the allies: for the
noble sacrifice of our sons and the
patient fortitude Of our commanders
in the field: for the clear vision n
wise guidance of our commander-in-
chief at home, and for the God-gfven
prosperity OF America hat enabled us
to provide food, comfort and means
for ourselves and our sorely-tried al
lies throughout the dark days OF de-
mocracy's life struggle.
Along with their expression OF deep
gratitude will go a prayer that the ma
tion and her international comrades
in the common cause may have the
benefit of divine counsel and tnspira-
tlon in the many serious problems OF
reconstruction. foremost among them
the welding of victory n permanent
peace" continued the executive In his
proclamation. "Old ~precedents have
been shattered by the experience or
sadness. and we are determined to re-
build with a re-awakened conscience
that all mankind may enjoy the fruits
Of their own sacrifices.
Let us then join together. one state,
one people. In humble acknowledg-
ment and in fervent supplication be-
fore His Altar of Justice Eternal and
Peace Everlasting" concluded Gov
ernor Edge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Entertainments for Raritan

A special meeting of the finance
committee of the Camp Raritan Zone
Committee Fund was held on Thurs
day afternoon. November IA. In the
office of Major Conard. The purpose
of the meeting was to authorize the
expenditure of funds for entertain
ment at Camp Raritan. Lieutenant
Lenihan, chaplain of the camp, gave
a talk on the necessity of providing
syllable entertainment for the men.
Colonel Andrews stated that 1t was
very uncertain as to the length OF
time for which the camp would be
continued and he deemed 1t Advisa-
BILE to provide recreation for the
soldiers.
1t was decided at the meeting to
donate $1,000 to the United War
Work fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
EXPERIENCES ON
RUSSIAN FRONT
Win be Related at Community
Rally in High School Hon
day Night

A community rally will be held in
the High School auditorium Monday,
November 25, at s o'clock. The
speaker will be Lady Anne Azgapetiaa
who will tell of her experiences ON
the Russo-Turkish front. Community
singing will be a feature. The meet
ing is open to all 1t is held under
the auspices of the Girls Division Of
the War Camp Community Service.
- A clear view of the present Russian
situation Is told by Lady Anne Azgape-
tian who, with her husband, General
Azgapetian has recently returned FROM
two years active service on the Russo
Turkish front. In the most simple and
comprehensive way. Lady Anne .ex-
plains conditions in Russia before n
after the revolution. why the Bolshev-
Xxi have such q strong hold and why
they are able to continue in power In
that PROSTATE country. She also tells
OF the wonderful work of the Ameri-
a Red Cross which she witnessed
in Russia, Persia and Armenia. and
what America means to the people In
those distant lands.
Before their departure to Russia
Lady Anne and the general lived in
New York for many years. The gen.
eral vas aide-de-camp to Mozaffer-ed-
Din Shah, was I'm Persian and dipio-
matte service in Washington for many
years, and Is now devotng his services
to the American Committee for Ar
menian and Syrian Relief.
When the war opened Lady Anne
and the general enlisted with the I'M
perial Russian Red Cross Society and
served with hospital units attached to
the army of the Caucasus under the
Grand Duke Nicholas Nich~olaievitch.
The chaotic state of affairs ensuing
with the advent Of the Bolsheviki
put their lives into daily peril, so
much so. that they had to fee and
only with the greatest difficulty were
they enabled to get place on a tramp
steamer sailing from A~rchangelsk and
after twenty-five days crossing.
reached New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
PERSONALS

Victor Kaleta, of Hanson avenue,
visited relatives in Pittsfeld, Mass,
over the week end.
Miss Mrytlc Hughes. of Gordon
street. and Miss Marian Wall, of Mar
ket street. visited friends in New
York Sunday.
Mrs. Jessie Hummel. of Market
street. has returned home from a
weeks visit with relatives In Tren-
Ion.
The Misses Jennie and Mary Kali
eta. of Hanson m were the
guests of relatives in New York owe
the week end
Elwood Johnson. OF Columbia's S.
A. T. c., spent the week end with his
parents in Fayette street.
Eric Schuster. of Pratt Institute.
spent q few DAYS In this city.
Miss Ruth Macan. of State street,
has been home from Normal school
for a few days owing to illness in the
family.
Mrs. Theodore Discerning. of Lewis
street, is a New York visitor TODAY.
Mrs. Leo Coakley. of South Amboy.
left today to join her husband in
Newport News. Va.
Miss Anna Martsj and Edward
Rapp, OF Keyport. were the guests
of Mira. c. X. Martin. of Elm street.
yesterday.
Miss Martha Greonbaum. of High
street is a New York visitor today.
Lieutenant William Voorhees, Gar
retson, of Garden City, spent the
weekend with his parents in High
street.
Mites Georgia Merritt. of 1os Fay
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
YOUNG JUDEA

The city council will hold a very i'm
portant meeting tonight at 7:45
O'Clock in the Y. M. H. A. rooms. A
general reorganization of committees
Is planned.
Arrangements will be made for the
Young Judaean Grand Time" Miss
Ross Brody. chairman of the ar
rangements, will explain the activi-
ties for the evening.
An athletic association will be form
ed. The athletic department expect
to start the season with a straw ride.
The Buds of Zion will hlod a meet
ing on Thursday. Three amendments
to the constitution will be held for
their second readings.
The Buds of Zion will hold a meet
.cobson's hall in State street this Sur
day and a fine social and educational
program has been prepared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19

force. In giving out these labels the
Red Cross will permit only one label
for a soldier.
The carton for the parcel must be
obtained from the Red Cross and
when packed must not weigh more
than three pounds. It must be in
spected by the Red Cross and after
seven CD cents postage Is affixed 1t
must be sealed and delivered by the
Red Cross to the postofice authori-
ties.
The same rules apply to Christmas
parcels for individuals serving in the
Red Cross, Young Mems Christian
Association. Knights of Columbus and
other organizations working in con-
nection with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces. n parcel only for
each war worker being permitted.
Christmas Parcels Room at 1O1
Smith street will be open 4 p. M. to
% p. M. UP to and including Nova1-
Der 80.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
FASHIONED FAMILY REMEDY
FOR COLDS, GRIP, PNEUMONIA,
ann R0nY RIlI nIME
Father, Johns Medicine Builds
New Strength During the Get
ting-Well Stage After Any
Illness Heals Throat and
Lungs.
A Doctors Prescription. Free
From Alcohol and Danger
Gus Drugs---60 Years IN Use.

The getting-weil stage Of grip Is the most
dangerous of all because the body weakened
by the grip. Is wide open to attacks OF otner
lurking disease germs
That is why all the organs OF the oody
only to drive out the poison left By the grip
germ, but that the patient shall regain strength
as soon as possible to avoid further attacks re-
sulting from the poisons In the system.
AS a means toward good health after the
grin Father Johns Medicine builds up the BODY
Because II IL ali pure wholesome nourishment
and free from opium, morphine, chloroform or
other poisonous drugs or alcohol Father Johns
MedIcfns has had sixty years success for colds
and throat troubles, coughs and sore throats,
and as a tonic and body builder.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
WATER BOARD To
ISSUE ITS BONDS
Will Sell 100000 Worth for
Equipment and Improvement
at Runyon Pumping Station

Work of installing the new gas
engine, pump and equipment at the
city pumping station Runyon VIII
he started as soon as possible and VIII
be rushed along rapidly. 1t is the
expectation of superintendent Samuel
j Mason that the new engine and
pump will be in operation in less than
three months. so he stated today
During the past few months the
water department has been furnish
ing more water to local plants and
other consumers than ever before. As
a result the department Is somewhat
Handicapped at this time and the
new equipment will be a wonderful
help.
At the meeting OF the Board of
Aldermen last night the city fathers
! passed the bond resolution allowing
the Water Commissioners to issue
bonds to the amount of $50. 900. The
bonds are payable In six years. as the
board believe they can meet them in
that period.
United States government that they
have received the contract for fur
nishing water at Raritan Arsenal and
at the hospital at Colonia. The rate
being $40 a million gallons.
The new gas engine and equipment
is to cost s14. 900 and is being INSTALL
ed by the National Meter Company OF
New York. The pump will cost $3.042.
1t will be Installed by the Gould
Manufacturing Company of New
York.
Superintendent Mason stated that
as far as he can learn at this time the
government will take two million
gallons of water a day at the start.
The government will commence at
once to put in tho water mains from
Matano place to the camp and hos
pital. The work will taks about two
months
Owing to the fact that the city
water will have to be pumped some
miles all upgrade before 1t reaches
Camp Raritan and Colonia hospital
the government will have to build a
new pumping station at Valentines
siding between this city and Metuch-
en-. This win cost. it is expected. in
the neighborhood of 500. 900. The
work win be started within a short
time on this pumping station II is ex-
pected by the government as far as
Mr.. Mason can learn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
TOBACCO FUND GROWS
Check For $40 Forwarded. Making
Total of 81 ,3f2.75.

Check For $40 Forwarded, Making
Total of ST, 312.75.
The EVENING NEWS IL sending a
check today for $40 to the headquar-
ters of Our Boys In France Tobacco
Fund. This makes a total-of $1.312.Tb
that the people OF Perth Amboy,
through their generosity. have sent
to this fund through the NEWS, ard
helped to assure II boys that
the folks at home are thinking about
them. The people of this city have
responded nobly to this call for they
realize just what a smoke" means
to the boys in the trenches They
vii, need the tobacco so much moro
now since the fighting has ceased,
because their periods of inactivity are
very gruesome to them ard they ap-
preciate the comforts of smokes at
such a time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Wanted information.

While / was upstairs. our little Ellie
abeth called that the cat wanted to
get outdoors because she had been
teasing him. ! replied: Il will be
down in a minute and let him out. but
don't tickle him in the meantime"
When / got down she had been look
Ing him all over, and said DADDY.
where Is his meantimsf-chicngo NJ
aminer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Retail Merchants wuI Meet

A general meeting OF the retail
merchants bureau of the Board of
Trade viii be held In the council
chambers OF the city hall on Friday
night. This meeting is called by the
chairman. George W. Sharp. Jr., in
order that the retail trade may talk
over things that WILDE beneficial to
the city and their business. That
such a meeting should be held was
decided upon last night at the meet
ing OF the executive committee OF the
Retail Merchants Bureau in the
Board OF Trade roona
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
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RED GROSS
The Red Cross treasury Is hearly
Ave dollars Weather because OF the
histrionic talent Of Annette. kether-
inc and Eiinor Christensen ana Eh@a-
beth and Isabel Rhodes.
These young ladies recently deNei-
oped ard staged a vaudeville perform
ance. which was largely attended, the
entire proceeds being taken TO the
Red cross Office to help along the
road work "over there"
Three sketches, Rosebud. Two Ut
phans and Cinderella we're e~laooraIe
IN produced. on a generous scale. Inc
fact that Cinderella's slipper was a
nnmbrr eleven rubber, will give some
-conception of the originality OF the
management.
Liviag representations OF war pos
tors added an artistic touch and the
usraI vaudeville, songs ana play OF
Mi ~onIlvened the program.
Arnold Nelson and Edna Rnodes
ench three years of age, recited a Sc
lection composed by elizabeth
Rhodes.
Tho entire affair was most credita-
htn TO the children and the money
most acceptable to the Red Cross.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
CHEER LEADERS ELECTED.

There was a meeting OF all classea
of the high school in the auditorium
yesterday afternoon for the election of
cheer leaders. Ezra Karkus was
elected senior cheer leader with Miss
.rcrsie phuinpi as his assistant: Ben
tamin Weinberger vas elected junior
leader. with Isidore Goldstein as as
~sistant; Leon Levy was elected soph-
omore loader. with Robert Pyster as
assistant; John Halligan is freshman
leader and Leroy Stern is his assist
ant. Many new songs and cheers are
being practiced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
WESTMINSTER GUILD.

The regular meeting of the West
Minister Guild was held last evening az
the home of Mrs. Barnekov of Madi-
son avenue. Miss Leisa Henry was
chairman OF the lesson committee and
her committee consisted of the Misses
Elizabeth Seaman, Ada Hutchinson
and Katherine Herbert. Mrs. Degeu-
ring was chairman of the refresh
ment committee. The second chapter
was read of the study book, The
Women Workers of the Orient"
The next meeting will be held De-
cember 2 at the home of Mrs. Mack
ley in Lewis street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Dance

The seniors OF the local high school
held a short meeting yesterday after
noon, at which IL wa decided to APP
propriate twenty dollars for decora-
lions for .he dance. Three red and
black banners will be placed In the
auditorium and two senior class rooms
respectively. A representative of n
jewelry concern made a proposition to
tho class for rings and pins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19

cite street, has returned home after
spending a month visiting friends in
Maryland and Virginia.
Private George Hall. of Camp
Meade. Maryland, spent a short leave
with his wife in East @
Mrs. NJ. Spivack, of Madison ave-
nue.. leaves this afternoon to undergo
an operation in a Newark hospital.
Miss Margaret Bird, Of Fayette
street. is a New York visitor today.
Morris Margaretten, of Columbia
S. A. r. c., spent the weekend with
his parents in Park avenue
David Mandel, OF Princeton. spent
the weekend with his parents in
New street.
Mrs. w. w. oliver and daughters,
Edna and Elizabeth. of Catalpa ave-
nue.. were Newark visitors Saturday.
Miss Lucille Macmillan. OF Catal-
pa avenue, Is confined to her bed
with Illness.
Miss Mary Moke has returned to
her home in Somerville after a
months visit with relatives in Madi-
son avenue.
Mrs. Arthur Ebel, who has been
confined TO her home in Madison
avenue for a month on account of
illness, has gone to visit her parents
at Somerville where she aopes 10 re-
.'cuperate.
Mr.. n Mrs. Frank Shinn, of
Newark. spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomlinson. in Rector
street.
Mrs. Harry Ford. of Madison ave-
nue.. is spending today with her
mother at Keyport.
Mrs. Clara Williams, of Newark. is
spending a week with her sister. Mrs.
William VanPelt, in Rector street.
Roscoe Jones has returned to his
home at Suffern. N. Y, from a week
end visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ford In Madison
Mrs. Albert Carpenter. of Gordon
street, is spending a week at Avon
by-the-Sea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
EXPLOSION CLAIMS BOARD
Are Holding Sessions In South Amboy
Today.

SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. 1s-The
committee appointed to determine the
damages done by the explosion of
the 4. A. Gillespie plant at Morgan,
opened offices in the p~ostoffice build
ing on Monday. Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday they will receive the
claims Of damage done in the fourth
ward. This ward being the nearest
to the plant, was the most badly dam.
aged.
On Thursday. Friday AMI Saturday
the people of the third ward will be
given an opportunity to make their
claim. The committee has their Of
fees In the same rooms formerly &C.
cupied by the city solicitor and one
OF the rooms occupied by the city en-
gineer. The work in this city Is un-
der the direction OF Major Lee and an
efficient staff of stenographers and
clerks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
PRIVATE DANCE BY j. w. d.

A private dance will be held IN the
Y. Nj. II. A. hall tomorrow night un-
der the auspices of the Jewish wei
faro Board. No civilians wiz be ad-
mitted and invitations or notiiications
have been given to the young Iadles
who will be admitted. All men In
service are cordially invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served and
music furnished by an excellent a.
chestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
GYM CLOSED

The Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium Will De
closed all day Saturday on account
of the tuberculosis conference, which
Is to be held there. The boys of the
gymnasium classes will journey 10
New Brunswick hat afternoon and
Join in the classes of h county e
boys. There will be meets OF all
kinds staged and the local boys are
confident of bringing home h hon
ors.
The bows will leave this city on the
12:45 car from the corner of Madison
avenue and Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
VPpEted 9s-efUB MEET.

The Women's Club of Perth Ampoy
held their regular meeting yesterday
afternoon in the Presbyterian chapeL
the president. Mrs. A. Clayton Clark
presided. Following the business
meeting Mrs. Yarnall sang a solo n
there was an illustrated lecture by
Mrs. /. w. Sylvester on art In the
countries of Europe and the devastn-
ton hat war has caused. Mr.. van
of the Y. NJ. C. A. acted as lantern
operator.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
CELEBRATE ANNIvERsARY.

The Dana Relief Society will cele-
brate its thirty-fourth anniversary
November 81, In Dana hall at s
o'clock. This social is for the mem
bers and their friends only.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19

Garfield Hose Company No. 8 held
regular ~bi-monthIy meeting last
night. No business of importance was
At the next meeting the
officers for the ensuing year will be
elected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
srrc1AL GUILD MEETING

A special meeting of the Girls
Guild Of Grace English lutheran
church will be held tonight at ':SO
O'Clock in the basement of the
church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19

Iron CROSSES One Gent Each

PARIS. Nov. 1s:-The iron crosses
which the former German emperor so
lavishly bestowed during the war are
now being sold in Germany for five
pfennigs. or about one American cent
a piece, a telegram from Amsterdam
says
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
VICTORY BALL A SUCCESS.

The Victory ball held under the aus
pices oe the Y. w. II. A. last night
in tho Y. NJ. Fl. A. hall was n great
success. The hall was decorated with
the flags of the U. $. Navy. borrowed
from the local Coast Guar barracks.
The music was furnished by a four
piece Jazz band. The couple who won
the prize fox trot returned the prize OF
five dollars so this money was also
turned in for the war work campaign.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19

Adelina O'Connor. wife of Col. II.
ID. Thomson, the commanding officer
at Fort Ontario. n. Y. has turned
actress for a week and is. appearing
with the Fort Ontario Players" In a
series of one-act plays for the benefit
of the American Hospital there The
Shubert management donated the 44th
street roof theatre to the benefit
Mrs .Thomason is famed as one OF the
most beautiful in army circles
and is a gifted actress.