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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
DAY OF GENERAL MOURNING
December % Was Once Celebrated"
Throughout Country asl Univer-
sally Unpopular Embargo Day.

Embargo day" In American history
occurred INF 1903, growing out of the
embargo placed on foreign trade In
1907. A war was then going on in
Europe and owing to persistent In
references with American commerce
it was decided to place an embargo
on foreign commerce of all kinds. In
December, 1907, President Jefferson
sent a special message to congress
recommending the absolute prohibit
ton of foreign trade of any kind.
American ships were not to be per-
mitted to sail from any port of the
United States. The enforcement Of
the embargo created widespread con
fusion, losses and distress, and when
1t had been in force about a year the
opponents Of the administration ap-
pointed December %. 1903, as a day
of general mourning, to be called
Embargo day" This was the ami
versary of the passage Of the embargo
act, December %. 1907. The day was
duly celebrated at the shipping ports
of New England and in other parts
Of the country, with ceremonies typi-
cal of mourning and distress. Ships
lying idle In the harbor displayed
flags at half-mast and professions of
sailors with crepe on their arms
marched In the streets to dismal
music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
LODGES

Perth Amboy Camp, No. 10,
Woodmen of the World met last night
and took in four candidates and
received three applications for mem
bership. The degree team of the
camp were in charge of the work.
There was a fair attendance of the
members out at this time but owing
to the summer season there Is no
much activity among the members for
other events than the obligating Of
the candidates and the receiving oil
applications. ,
Councillor Fred Amer, installed
at a recent meeting as the head OF
Middlesex Council, No. SO, Jr.. o
u. A. M, with the other new officers
of the council, were in their places
for the first time at a meeting of the
council in Odd Fellows hall. Routine
business was transacted. q
A short meeting of Court Amboy
No. So, Foresters Of America, was held
last night at Eagle hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Big Royal ArCanum Dinner
at Soldiers Beach Aug. Z

The fifth annual shore dinner of
Middlesex Council No. 100, Royal
Arcanum, this year at Soldiers
Beach. Saturday afternoon, August
2. promises to be one of the best
vents that the council has ever I'M
dertaken. The tickets have been
limited to one hundred and those who
have not already secured reservation
for the dinner are advised to do so
at once as the time is drawing near
for this affair. Past Regent Joh
Hanson of the council, who is also a
deputy grand regent, is chairman of
the Inner committee and he with
those assisting him on the committee
are working ard for the success of
the dinner.
The management of Soldiers
Beach nave promised an excellent
mem to be served the diners. Sew
eral grand officers are expected to be
present as the guests of the council
at the dinner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Activities at The Library

For the benefit of those who have
not been informed, the Summer
Schedule of library hours follow:
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
open 90.
Tuesday n Thursdays open 90.
Saturdays open 81.
Branch brace Avenue).
Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
3%:00-5:00.
Schedule of Activities Taking Place in
Library.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Clinic for
babies in club room. Miss Roberts
in charge.
Monday evenings.-Class in Ameri-
c~aniZation i'm auditorium-Mr. Hen
son. Girls club-Mrs. Cruise.
observation-disclosures. Girl Scouts
in club room.
Observation-Disclosures. Girl
Scouts in club room.
Wednesdays. - Evening. Ameri-
c%anization class in auditorium, Mr.
Henson. Boy Scouts in clum room.
LIST and 3rd Wednesdays Troop Z. End
and 4th Wednesdays, Troop A..
Thursday afternoon in the audi
torium, story hour given by the chill
dren's librarian, Miss Sabin.
Thursday night, Girl Scouts in
club rooms. Americanization, Mr.,
Henson in auditorium.
Friday evening, Boy Scouts in club
room, Mr.. Seeleye.
Wednesday, July 16, Staff meeting
held in trustees room. Business of
library discussed with staff and new
books reviewed. Those present were
Miss Sabin, children's librarian, Miss
Aneckstein in charge of branch. Miss
Bergen, Miss Cladek, Miss Costello
and the librarian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Work in Ex-Kaiser's Rooms.

By Associated Press.
COBLENZ, June 21-American SOL
diers employed in the United States
post-ofice in Coblenz have been sort
ing mail in school rooms which dur
ing the early days of the war, were
used by the then German Emperor
for holding councils of war with his
chiefs.
Soon after the beginning of the war
in 1914, the Emperor was in Coblenz
several months, spending several
hours each day with army generals
who were then using the school
house as an army headquarters. The
school building is near the center OF
town and several large rooms on the
first floor were taken over for the
army postoffice a few days after the
Americans took i've the Coblenz
bridgehead last December.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
CONSIDER NEW
WATER RATES
New Schedule is Presented to
Board of Water Commits
sioRers at Meeting

A new schedule of rates which
would. decrease the price now paid
for water by large consumers from
one cent to three cents per thousand
gallons was presented to the Board
of Water Commissioners by Superin-
tendent Samuel J. Mason. The mat
ter will be taken up for action at the
text meeting of the Board. which will
be in August. In the meantime SUI
p~erintendent Mason has been in
structed to compute the income which
the Board would receive during the
remainder of the year with the new
rates in force.
The rates now charged by the Board
are 10 1-3 cents per thousand gallons
for any amounts up to $4,000 gallons
a day, IL cents per thousand from
$4,000 to 500, 600 gallons a day and
nine cents per thousand for all con-
sumers who use more han 500, 900
gallons a day.
The new rates as suggested by Su-
perintendent Mason make a decrease
of one cent in every additional 100, 000
gallons used daily with seven cents
minimum, two cents less than the pres
ent lowest rate. The new sliding
scale which the board is now consid-
ering is as follows: Under 100. 900 gal
Ions daily. 10 Ia cents per thousand;
100, 600 to 100000 gallons daily, IL
cents per thousand; 200, 900 to 300,-
600 gallons daily, IL cents per thous
and; 300.0 600 to 100000 gallons daily
10 cents per thousand; 400. 900 te
500, 600 gallons daily, 9 cents pei
thousand; 5000 to 600, 900 gallons
per thousand, and 600,0 900 gallons
and more daily, Z cents per thousand
The action on reducing the rate.
of the larger consumers came about
as the result Of complaints received
from heads of the industries here
that if they try and reduce their waite
consumption, they must pay more fol
the amount consumed than if they die
not try to save water.
Under the present system If an in
dustry consumes but a thousand gal
Ions under 500, 900 gallons a day they
must pay IL cents per thousand
whereas if the consumption is only
1000 gallons, or wen less, more than
500. 600 gallons they get the 9 cen
rate.
An ordinance will be drafted at the
next meeting if it is found that sufl-
cient funds will be secured under the
now rates to make it possible for the
board to earn the amount promised
the city by it at the beginning of the
year when it made it's budget.
The superintendent was authorized
at last nights meeting to trade In
the present Buick truck and purchase
a gasoline trench pump. Bills were
ordered paid and acquisitions for
supplies f~avorably acted upon. Presi-
dent Harry r. Wilson and Commits
sioners Chauncy c. Baldwin and
Hugh Timmins were present at the
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
No Executions in Army

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE or
der just issued by Gen. March, Chief
of Staff, directing all army territorial
commanders and Gen. Pershing to
transmit to President Wilson for re-
view all court martial cases involv-
ing death sentences or dismissal was
not occasioned by any recent execu-
tions in France or elsewhere.
AS a matter of fact, the action was
based on the ground thai to all in
tents and purposes the world war is
over and the administration Of mill
tary justice should revert 10 a peace
time basis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
To Have Sunday School Meet,

TOXIC, June 10-Extensive prepa-
rations are already under way in
Japan for the International Sunday
School Convention which will be held
in Toxic mex year., and which will
bring to Japan some 5000 foreign WIS.,
itors, 1000 of them Americans The
conference will probably open October
Is, 1920, and last about ten days.
AS foreign style hotels are always
crowded with regular tourists to lodge
egates will probably be asked to odge
on the steamers which will convey
them to Japan.
Commenting on the coming con-
vention the Jill says the convention
is not a mere religious event, but
should be regarded as very important
international affair, having a bearing
upon the diplomatic interests of this
country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Make New Ruling on w. S. S.

Announcement was made here to-
day by the War Savings Committee
that registered War Savings Certifi-
Gates may be redeemed hereafter at
any postoffice in the United States,
according to a new regulation chang
ing the former provision that such Sc
c~urities muct be redeemed at the
postoffice where they were registered
This ruling is expected to encour-
age registration of Wa Savings
Stamps, for many purchasers found it
in~convenient to go to the postoffice
where they were registered when they
wished to redeem them. The COM
mittee suggests that owners of certi-
ficates register them as soon as posi-
BILE to insure safety from loss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Can Photograph Royal Family.

oU ASSOcfUEeu PTeSS.
TOXIC, June 10.-Permission has
been granted to take photographs of
the Imperial family as they appear
in public driving in a carriage but not
when they are on horseback or afoot.
This is interpreted here as a very
great concession to the spirit of de-
mocracy.
In the earlier days of Japan it was
popularity supposed that any one gaz-
ing on the sacred Emperor would be
struck blind. Accordingly his face
was always yelled by a fine bamboo
mat when an audience was granted.
As late as 1915. on the occasion of
the coronation at Kioto. photographs
of the Emperor n Empress exhib-
tied in shop windows had the faces of
Their Majesties obscured by a peice
of paper.
Now snapshots of the Emperor and
his consort are appearing frequently
in the Japanese newspapers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
LOT OWNERS
To INCORPORATE
Officers and Trustees Are
Elected at Well Attended
Meeting Here

Papers of Incorporation are to be
fled by the Alpine Lot Owners Asso-
citation in the immediate future, fol-
lowing their organization meeting
"wednesday night, when officers and
trustees were elected and a commit
tee to formulate bylaws selected.
The association will be Incorporated
for the purpose of improving the en-
eral condition of the lots in the ceme-
terry and the cemetery as a whole and
to look after the general welfare of
the members interests in the ceme-
terry. 1t is said that the improvements
will fall in line with the city plan
ming movement that is under way in
this city.
The association members selected
the following to sign incorporation ap-
plications:
John Pfeiffer, John H. Poulsen,
Frank G. Comings, Joseph B. Quick,
soren c.. Olsen, Charles R. Lund,
John F. TenBroeck, Earl Lake, George
c. Durrua.
Papers were signed and will be
filed in secretary of state Office and
county clerk office at once.
The following Trustees were Sc
lected by the Association:
Charles M. Peterson, Leander w.
Schoonover, Frank R. Valentine,
(Woodbridge); Able Hansen, George
w. Sofield, Soren C. Olsen, Emil Koy-
an, (Woodbridge), William Nc
Ginness, John Pfeiffer, Joseph B.
Quick, Frank Dorsey, Earl Lake, John
+. TenBroeck.
Trustees met directly after adjourn
ment of the association meeting and
elected officers to serve until the an
nual election, which will probably be
held in January next.
The officers who were elected to
serve until next January are:
President, John Pfeiffer; vice presi-
dent, Joseph B. Quick; vice president,
Abel Hansen; secretary, Arthur E.
Graham; treasurer, John f. Ten
Brock.
Immediately upon receipt of certi-
icate of incorporation the trustees
will convene and begin activities.
The purpose of the association is to
the cemetery grounds both the lots
crate to the fullest extent with the
cemetery association to bring about
this result.
Communications are being received
at this time from interested people
outside the city, commenting favora-
bly, upon the movement and asking
for information as to how to proceed
to provide care for lots that have not
been cared for in some time. The new
association means to go right to this
thing and will do SO just as soon as
the attorney in the case has accom-
plished the incorporation.
1t is regarded as purely O civic
movement and all owners, heirs, rela-
tives and interested persons are re-
quested to become members. The
cost of membership is nominal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
At Governors Luncheon

Among those who expect to attend
the Governors luncheon at Sea Girt
today are Mayor Frank Dorsey, for
mer Mayor John Ten Brock. John
Pfeiffer, Albert Leon and Morgan
Larson. The representatives from
Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean. Union
and Mencer counties are to be enter
tanned by Acting Governor Runyon
today following the dinner. The af-
fair is an annual non-partisan event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Odd Fellows Install Tonight.

District Deputy Grand Master
George Schaefer and staff of Elizabeth
are coming here tonight to install the
newly elected and appointed officers
of Valhalla Lodge, No. 275, Odd Eel
lows at a feeting of the lodge in Odd
Fellows hall. Arrangements have
been made for a reception to the de-
putty and his staff on the occasion of
his witt here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Held for Theft of $94

NEW BRUNSWICK, July 17.-Ed-
ward Pitman, colored, a laborer at
Camp Raritan was arrested yester-
day charged by George Coatman with
the theft of $94 and after being ar
raigned before Justice of the Peace
Samuel A. Winfield, of Piscataway
township, was committed to the
county Jail to await the action of the
grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
OBITUARY
Peter Bastianello

Peter B~astianello, seventy-eigh.
years old, a sculptor, formerly of
this city, died at 6 O'Clock this morn
ing at his home, 1901 Arthur Kill
road, Tottenville, after a brief ill
ness. He was born in Venice, Italy,
and was a veteran of Garabaldi. He
is survived by his widow, two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Isabelle Waters, Miss Ma
tilda Bastianello, a son, Gustave Bas-
~tianello, and three grandchildren.
Arrangements for the funeral are
being completed by the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
CITY BRIEFS

"A meeting and rehearsal of the
Goodwill Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps
Is scheduled for tonight at the rooms
of the Goodwill Association in Jeffer-
son street. Plans have been made for
a social session with refreshments to
follow,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Shin Much Petroleum

a S8Oc3dted PreSS COr-TespOndence.)
MEXICO CITY, July THE gov
eminent of the Argentine Republic
has arranged for continuous ship
ments of petroleum to that country
from Mexico, the first contract call
ing for delivery of 800, 900 barrels of
fuel oil which is to be used in vari-
Gus Argentine industries and on its
ships.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Exodus of Mexicans

CAssociated Press COrTeSpondence.)
MEXICO CITY. July News
paper advices here are hat there is a
lively exodus of Mexicans from the
United States, their destination being
Lower California where agricultural
colonies are being formed. Three
thousand such persons are said to
have entered Mexico during the last
week in June.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
italian Commander to Explain.

ROME, July 16.-General Grazioli,
commander of the italian forces at
Fiume, has arrived here to personally
report to the government on the stu
alton in that city. He will also ex-
plain the recent friction between
French and Italian elements in Fiume.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Do Not Want to observe Peace.

DUBLIN, July TAI grades Of
officials of the city corporations, have
signed a memorial to the Lord Mayor
of Dublin, asking him not to recognize
July 10, peace day, as a holiday, on
the ground that "a state of war exists
between the British government and
the Irish people. and the latter do not
desire to participate in peace celebra-
tons"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Soda Water Tax to Go.

BIZ StdH COTTeSpOnUeHt.
WASHINGTON, July 17.-Repeal
OF the soda water tax was decided on
yesterday by Republican leaders Of
the House. Some leaders predicted
that the tax would be repealed within
a month. Action is to be taken be-
fore a summer recess, which some
House members have urged, begin
ming in August.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Chamber Approves Credit.

By ASSOcidted PTeSs.
Chamber of Deputies has approved
the provisional credit asked by the
government covering the period to
December 81 next. The vote was 156,
to SIS. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
The Truly Wise.

He who has obtained any amount
Of knowledge is not truly wise unless
he appropriates it and can use 1t for
his need.-Dr. John Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
NOTICE

DR.. Hodges, formerly of 81
Smith ST., has moved his dental
office to Raritan Building, Rooms
314 and 315.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
Gold Medal for Pcrshing.

WA SHINGTON, July 17.-Repre-
sentative Caldwell, Democrat, of New
York, has introduced a bill authoriz-
ing President Wilson to have a gold
medal struck and presented to Gen.
| Pershing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17
LONDON. June 24.-Thieving has

'"O1NDON' June 60 uieVlHB mas
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence.)
LONDON, June 24.The British Ad-
miralty has revealed that one of the
developments of the navy in the war
was an 18-inch gun which fired a
ton and a half shell, seven fee long,
twenty miles, with sufficient force to
pierce a foot of the hardest steel.
IT was used in the memorable attack
on Zeebrugge with excellent effect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

8 ROOMS furnished; all improvements
343 State st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

FURNISHED room in private amily
for one or two gentlemen. 204
Smith st. Apartment 5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

FLAT and offices for rent. Inquire
DR.. Henry. corner State and Market
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

LARGE Furnished room facing bay
also housekeeping rooms. 81 Water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

APARTMENTS rooms and bath; all
Improvement; centrally located. APP
ply Shumsky. p. A City Market.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

SIX ROOMS: all improvements. 2O1A
Sherman st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

MIDDLE-AGED woman for homework,
preferably italian. even If she has
one child. Good board and good
monthly wages. Inquire Mrs. Rossi.
500 Amboy Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

5 ROOM Flat with improvements; 1902
Catalpa Ave: Inquire S. Fine, 1872
New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

6 ROOM HOUSE and store. suitable for
grocery or butcher or any other
business Rents for 1875 per month;
price $4,000. Write "B. w. E." Care
News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

LOST-Tan travelling bag between
Fayette and Washington SITS. on Me-
chanic on July Is. Please return to
1855 William St. Perth Amboy, N. j.
Suitable reward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

LoST-Package containing dress goods
at Farmers Market. Reward. Re-
turn to 335 Madison Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

WANTED-Mould makers; steady work.
Good wages; large plant. Address
A. Care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

HOUSE and two lots with improve
ments and two extra building lots.
reasonable. Mrs. +. Bittorf, 369
Brighton St., T~ottenyille, s.. /.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

CRIB AND PARLoR Suite for sale.
124 Lewis st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

HUDSN TOURING Car, al condition
just overhauled. Tel. 1733-W.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-17

WAITRESS WANTED. So Smith St.
National Lunch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-21
G8VNCM WGGILX 81
N BEDTINE' STORYS
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE WAIVER BARREL.

sisewah, - am having better luck
than l hoped for! l have found you at
home, l see, Uncle Wiggily."
Yes, | see" sadly spoke the bunny
rabbit, land | wish didn't, What are
You going to do with me, Mr., Pip?"
You know what I'm going to do"
growled the bad creature. I'm going
to carry you off to my den and scrape
all the souse off your ears"
| "Oh, dear ] thought you'd do that
/ sadly said the bunny. But, before you
take me away, will you just do one
favor for me-, and also for Nurse Jane2'
What Is IT, growled the Pipsise-
wah. Speak quickly; have no time to
Just dip out one more pail of water
from the rain barrel" said Uncle Wig
gily, slyly, Nurse Jane needs Just one
moro pail TO finish the Washing"
Wen, IN dip one and no more"
growled the Pip, And then off to my
den I'll take you
He picked up the pail, walked over to
edge, reached down to dip up the
water. Farther and farther and lower
and lower dipped the pipsisewah, for
the water in the barrel was almost
gone, and he had to stoop away down,
And then what do you think Uncle
Wiggily did?
why. he just gave a sudden hop and
a jump, and he tipped that bal pipsise-
wah UP head first by his hind legs and
he toppled him over right down inside
the rain water barrel.
ooh, no, Now who's caught?" cried
Uncle Wiggily.
Il guess | ami gurgled the bad Pip
and SO he was, And he had to stay II
! the rain water barrel until a policeman
dog anne along and took him TO the
! hollow tree jail,
So the bad creature didn't get u'
! bunny that day, and Nurse Jane zoe
had the washing done. And II tn,
l pussy cat doesn't take the mud pit
away from the puppy dog when they'r,
!. having a play party, III tell YOU mex
I about Incla WlggilN's now door mat.