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New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
EASTERN LEAGUE.
spARTANS TO PRACTICE.

The following members of tho spartans baseball team, are request d to report for practice at 6:30 o'clock tomorrow evening: Conklin. Anderson, Hinchliffe, Schussler. c. Iannon, G. Hannon, Tgoe, Jahn, Ban 1er, H. Johnson E. Johnson and F, Demarest.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
Johnson HaitS Detroit.

Washington, June t8,--Johnson held Detroit to four hits yesterday and Washington was able to break even in the series hy taking the final game. 2 to 1. The score:
 R. H. F.. Washington ...100 100 o0x-2 Il ? Detroit ...... 900 001 00O-1 ? Johnson and Picinich; Love. Gun ningham and Stanage
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
EASTERN LEAGUE. Results Yesterday.

Springfield 3, Pittsfeld (frst game.)
 Pittsfleld g, Springfield 1 (second gameD
 Bridgeport 4, New Haven 5. Worcester $. Hartford ,. Waterbury j, Providence i,
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
Standing of the Clubs.
Games Today.

Rochester in Jersey City. Buffalo in Newark.
 Binghamton in Rea ding. Toronto in Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
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INDIANS COP TWO
 GAMESFROM RED SOX
Forest City Team Cleans Up
 Series in Hub

Boston, June 1S.-Cleyeland won the morning and afternoon games here yesterday, to and to ,, cleaning up the four game series, Ruth $ home run into the right-feld bleachers i'll the sixth was the feature of the after noon game. The winning run came over on Speakers double in the eighth. his advance to third on Wood f. to Strunk and Gardner's safe bunt The scores
 (Morning Camel
 F. H. F. Cleveland ....20o 0O0 o02-4 Il Boston ........ 100 000 00@--2 1 Phillips, Wood and O'Neill; Jones and Schang.
 (Afternoon Camel
 R. H F. Cleveland .0G0 A20 010-3 Boston .100 001 000-2 [ 0 Morton and O'Nenl Pennock and Sc1lang.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Today. Boston at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at Chicago. New York at St. Louis. Philad elphia at Cincinnati
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18

AMERICAN WINS WITH F'OILS.
 Paris, June 18.-Lieut William C. Westphal, L. S., A., Middle Western fencing cham pion, was the winn-' yesterday in the round robin fencing
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
BASEBALL IN A NUTSHELL
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Pittsburgh s, Philadelphia 0. Chicago [, New York ?. Cincinnati-St, Louis game post poned, rain.
 Brooklyn Boston game postponed, rain.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
(Se cond Camel

 Pittsfeld ...G01 040 1-9 12 l Springfield .....100 900 0~1 [ 3
 Fortune and Devine; Carlson and Connolly.
 Bridgeport, June 18.-Bridgepo defeated New Haven again yesterday, f to :. Ii was the fastest game of the season, lasting only one hour and IS minutes. Courtney had one bad inning-the thfrd-when the Ameri- cans counted four runs on four hits. New Haven rallied in the sixth, Tor phys single, Davidson S double and Meyers single counting two runs. The score:
 R.H.E. Bridgeport ....oo4 900 oox--4 8 1 New Haven HOO 002 000--3 6 3 Herring and Skiff; Courtney and Meyers.
 Worcester, June 18.-Worcester fell on Williams for two singles and two doubles in the opening inning of yesterdays game. Faircloth, who succeeded him, was not able to stop
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Cleveland 4, Boston (first game.) Cleveland 5, Boston (Sccond game.)
 Washington ,, Detroit | New York j, St Louis ?. Chicago (, Philadelphia $
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
Standing of tho Clubs.

Games Today. pringfield at Pittsfield. .oe+or Gf XVaterh11ry
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
EASTERN LEAGUE
Hillies Stage Fine Comeback After Losing First Game of Double Header to s.prin gticld

Header to Sprin gticld.
 Springfield, Mass, June 1S.--As far as the standing Of the Eaatern league is concerned the Hillies and the Hampdens split even in two main bouts at League Park yesterday after noon, but, according to those who were spectatoring, the Hillies gave the Hampdens one fine walloping. The score of the drubbing was to 1, and that came right after these Hampdens had outpointed the upstate visitors in the first game, to 2. The scores.
 (F'irSt Game)
 R. H. E. Sprin gf1eld ... POO 010 0ox--3 1 Pittsfeld ....oo0 o01 o1o-2 { 2 Johnson and Wilder; Stubing and Ryan.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
s standing of the Clubs.
Games Today.

st. Louis at Boston. .sr
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18
{ Morning Gam c

Phillips, Wood and ONe1ll, Jones and Schang.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-18

{ Afternoon Ga m c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
HOUSING DRIVE
SESSION HERE
Expect Between $50 and 200
Girls at Tomorrow Nights
Meeting

The organization meeting of the
housing campaign and health survey
to be carried on in this city. under
the auspices of the Board of Trade,
Health Department, Y. NJ. c. A, and
the Home Service Section of the Red
Cross, will be held in the rooms of
the Girls Division of the War Camp
Community Service at 101 Smith
street tomorrow night at s o'clock.
1t is expected that between $50 and
200 girls will take part in the cam
paign or survey.
Woolworth Cady, representing the
United States Housing Bureau. will
be present and instruct the girls in
the work of the campaign, which is
expected to be started here this week.
The campaign will be under the di-
rection of Mr.. Cady, and he will in
struct the girls in the manner in
which 1t is to be carried on. 1t is
anticipated at this time that the sur
vey may be completed within from
three to five days.
The headquarters for the survey
will be located at 101 Smith street
and Miss Roberta Winans will be the
secretary in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
POLICE NEWS

On a charge of disorderly con-
ducE, Steve Kate, sol Meade street,
wasf fined $25 in court this morning,
foll}wing his arrest yesterday by Pa
trol Buchan.
[rwo cases of wife beating were
week end. Mike Schick, 307 Hall ave.
nue.. was fined s25. which was later
reduced to $40. Walter S~kotivinski,
1858 Ogden place. had a fine of $40
imposed after a complaint by his wife
Mary.
Several s~peedsters and violators
of the traffic regulations were arrested
and summoned by Frank Seiboth,
motorcycle officer. within the last for
ty-eight hours. Henry Caplinski, New
York, reckless driving gave $25 cash
bond; Fred Rucker, of Hoboken, $25
for speeding; Herman Scheran. of
New York and Leslie Wylham, of New
YORK, each ave a SIS ash bond;
George H. Nevins, of Shrewsbury,
speeding, SO fine.
After being pushed by two men
when getting off a train in a crowd
yesterday, Steve Dnow, of Eatontown,
discovered he was minus 2$3 in cash
and a check for $3.50, which he had
when he left home. The matter was
reported to the police and Dnow was
advised to see bank officials concern
ing the check, and the police would
~endeavor to get the mar who picked
his pocket.
-Twenty-seven years ago yesterday
one of the most mysterious murders
committed in this state, occurred here
and the sleuths were baffled as to the
guilty one. 1t was the killing of Mary
Anderson and nobody was ever con-
victed of the deed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Van Dyke Takes Issue With
Murray on Education Bill.
~ spsciaI CorrespoMdent.

TRENTON. June 9:-Professo
John c. Van Dyke, of New Bruns-
wick, at Saturdays meeting of the
State Board of Education, took issue
with the statements made by John p.
Murray, of Jersey City, at the May
meeting of the board, attacking the
bill pending in the United States
senate, originally introduced by SEN
ator Hoke Smith, proposing $780,
600, 600 for a federal system of public
education. Mr.. Murray charged that
New York, New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania would pay sums greatly in ex-
cess of the returns to them under
this proposed law, and DIR. Van
Dykes answer to this on Saturday
was that the figures used by Murray
could not be substantiated.
Mr.. Murray renewed his attack,
declaring his figures were founded on
the report of the United States Treas
ury Department. He said the three
mentioned states would give the gov
eminent a total of S41 ,256,00 in
taxes and under the proposed feder-
al education bill, would receive in re-
turn but SIS, 972, 900, and that the
southern states would be the main
~beneflciaries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Singing Society Frem Holds
Picnic Indoors Yesterday

The annual picnic and outing OF
the Singing Society Frem that began
at Pine Grove in the morning a to
be transferred to the hall of the So
ciety in Lehigh avenu in the after
noon Yesterday because of the in
clement weather. The members with
their families went out to the grove
early in the morning and when it be-
a to rain they came in to the hall
the festivities were continued.
The Singing Society Denmark of
Newark came here as the guest of
the local society and took part. Dane
ing and singing by the two societies
were enjoyed during the day. Re-
freshments were served.
Miss Karom Peterson rendered Sc
on the piano and Albert Lar
sen on the violin. There were o
200 present tina included members
and guests. The affair was a great
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
THE
GREAT SP|EGEL
Advertiser, Lecturer, Orator
and PhiIanthropist, Arrived
Today, With a High Glass
Troupe Of Entertainers -
First Show Tonight.

The Great Spiegel, who has attained
the reputation as being the greatest
orator and advertiser in his particular
line of business arrived today and will
give band concerts. free minstrel n
vaudeville shows upon the corner
Smith n Maple streets, starting at
7.30 p. M. every evening.
This silver angued orator has the
reputation Of being the youngest ora
tor the world has ever known. 1t is
said the young man is the poo peo-
pies friends. made so by his generous
heart. He has made several fortunes
from his wonderful new discovery.
which he has made In medicine. The
people of this city will soon have the
opportunity to judge for themselves the
ability of this orator and health tea
To prove to the public the Gu
power in his new discovery he
will give free demonstrations nightly
upon the stage in full view of the au-
dience. Invitations extended to all
who suffer with any ache or pain, pa
stif joints, deafness. He car
ries in his possession thousands of
of cures made by him in
public. Judging from the vast crowds
he has had in Elizabeth. where he is
now and from which place he comes
an indisputable reputation
by some of the leading BUSH
ness men. the lot will not hold the
crowds he will draw with his large
company OF entertainers.
Opening day. Monday June 3, band
concert will start at 1880 p. NJ. All
free and weleanA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
LODGES

"A delegation of members of Al
gonquin Lodge. No. A, knights of
Pythias went UP from here to Bayon-
ne last night to the memorial service
held at the Bayonne Methodist church
held under the auspices of the lodges
of that district. Rev. s. Rechnitzer,
pastor of the church and a member
of Algonquin Lodge preached mem
orial sermon. There were about six
ty members of the order present to
heal the ermon and the special pro-
gram of VOC and instrumental mu-
sic that was rendered. Tonight the
second rank of the order will be con-
ferred on n candidate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
WHAT DOES THE
TAXPAYER THINK
investigating Committee to
Conduct Hearings on That
Plan

TRENTON, June 9.-What the lay
man, the man who pays axes but does
not study the subject from its tech
meal viewpoint, thinks of New Jer-
seys system and how ii ought to be
improved, will be especially sought
AFTER In the coming hearings to be
inaugurated by the Tax Investigating
commission, declared Frank b. Jess.
chairman of the commission and
President of the State Board of Tax
es and Assessment today. He made 1t
plain that particular stress will be
laid upon the suggestions from the
laymen and the average property
owner.
The commission of course will be
interested in the theories of tax ex-
perts," said Mr.. Jess. but we are al
so going to make a determined effort
to get the point of view of the lay
a
There is no doubt but that If there
were a greater degree of cooperation
between the tax payer and the tax Of
hcial, the administration of the tax
laws of this State would not prove SO
onerous to either the tax payer or the
tax assessor.
1T is largely because of misunder-
standing and lack of sympathy that
the carrying out of the tax laws
PIONOS hhsoAAc, anu II Is WlIn the lued
of getting the viewpoint and the
thought of the property owner and
taxpayer that the members of the
commission particularly want these
people to attend the public hearings.
They will be given full opportunity to
express their view and to tell what
they think is wrong with the admin
~istration of the tax laws in New Jer-
sey."
The Tax Investigating Commission
was authorized by the recent session
OF the Legislature to make a detailed
investigation of conditions in New
Jersey. with the purpose in view of
more efficiency and with a greater de-
gree of equity distributing the tax bur-
den.
The first public hearing takes place
on Friday of this week in the City
Hall, Jersey City, at IL o'clock in the
morning. This will be followed by
other hearings in other cities and then
there will be a general study and a
classification made of the results of
these hearings by the members of the
commission,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Hold Three for Grand Jury
Action on Assault Charge

Three men were held under $1,000
bail pending action by the grand jury
following their trial this morning on
charges of assault and battery pre-
ferred by Demon Kozatoizk, 72S State
street. The men under bonds are
Tony Dimitsion, Joseph Popick and
Mike Dowy.
It was asserted by Kozatoizk that
after an argument in a saloon which
arose from the question as to VINO
should treat, the three men held him
up on tombstone street and one of
them dashed a knife. He managed
to break away but was followed by
his would-be assailants until the
three pursuers were arrested by Pa
trolman Kirpiel.
Some literature, which it is thought
contains BolShevist propaganda, was
taken from one of the men and an
investigation of the contents of the
pamphlets is being conducted today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
W. Of W. Plan for
Welcome Parade

At a meeting of Liberty Camp No.
65. Woodmen of the World, held last
night at Woodmen hall, five candi-
dates were initiated and seven appli-
cations for membership were re-
oeived. A report of the picnic and
outing held on Staten Island a week
ago was received from the committee
and plans were made for taking part
in the Welcome Home parade that is
to be held here Monday, June 80. A
committee was named to work in
conjunction with the other ann of
the city and having a large delegation
of its uniformed men in the line.
Liberty Camp expects to have about
100 in the parade.
Preparations are being made for
the dedication of n banner of the
camp or Labor Day, September 1. A
committee was named to arrange for
this affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Provisional Government Being
Arranged for in Russia

: LONDON, June "a provisional
government for liberated territory in
Russia after the expected capture OF
P~etrograd has been arranged for ac-
cording to a dispatch to the Mail from
Helsingfors. Professor Kartasheff,
non socialist member of the cabinet
headed by A. F. Kerensky will be the
head of this government, and will
chose his colleagues from elements
forming the Kolchak government at
Onrs6 and the Russian political COM
mittee in Paris.
The dispatch states that the cabinet
will include democrats, constitutional
list Republicans, socialists, moderate
revolutionists and representatives Of
industries and commerce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
LOCAL MAN Gets
LONG SENTENCE
Is Convicted of Grave Crime--
Another Perth Amboyan
Sentenced
Bv Sim correspondent.

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 9-John
Stantien, of Perth Amboy. was SEN
fenced today in the Court of Quarter
Sessions by Judge Peter +. DAILY to
not less than twenty and not more
than thirty ear in state prison, for
a grave crime on an ei~ght-year-old
girl. Jacob Klein, his attorney, made
q strong plea for leniency, saying that
he had met friends of Stantien. who
claimed him to be of good reputa-
ton and a good citizen.
Herman Levipsky, of Perth Amboy,
who picked up 500, the property Of
Joseph Massopust, without making
any effort whatever to find who the
owner might be, was allowed to so
under his own -recognizance with SEN
tence deferred for two weeks. jacob
Klein, his attorney, stated that the
mar had never been in trouble be-
fore, and did not have a criminal
reputation, and that if sentence was
deferred he would make effort to pay
back the n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Y. VI. {. A.. Notes

Drop in to the Drop-in-social is the
invitation extended to the young men
of this city for an informal affair to
Lobby of the Y. NJ. c. A, admission to
which is gratis. This event has been
arranged by James p. Larcombe. who
is stationed here in the interest of
service men. and those in uniform are
particularly requested to come out and
enjoy an hour or more of fun.
Some of the best talent in Perth
Amboy have consented to entertain
with musical selections. both vocal
and instrumental; musical monolog-
ues: sings; laughs; n as a climax
to the evening a surprise will con-
clude the social.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
CHAPLAIN
HONORED HERE
Rev. Father kirke, Of 3o9th
Artillery, Speaks at st.
Mary's Hall Last Night

Three hundred members of the
Holy Name Society, Junior and senior,
received Holy Communion at the z
o'clock mass at St Mary's church yes
terday morning. Rev. DR.. William p.
Cantwell. rector, oficiated and a large
congregation heard him congratulate
the members on their splendid turn
out.
In the evening Rev. Father Kirke,
assistant pastor of the Church of Dur
Lady of Hungary. Hoboken, in full I'M
form as chaplain of the 309th regi-
ment, heavy artillery, was given a
hearty and enthusiastic reception by
an audience that filled st. Mary's hall.
Father Kirke held his hearers SPELL
bound with his stories of the won
derful work accomplished by the
doughboy. His regiment among the
earliest sent over, reached France af-
ter five or six weeks of wandering
from camp to camp. After settling
down to hard work for two months,
In a French artillery training camp
the American boys were able to shoot
faster and more accurate than their
French instructors who ranked as the
best teachers of heavy artillery in the
world. Father Kirke was at Hill No.
230, where Sergeant York killed.
wounded and captured the better part
of a Hun detachment and he says that
ne anu rather ftaTlerty, chaplain OF
the 303rd heavy artillery regiment,
buried more than 200 American and
Hun soldiers.
Father Kirke said it was one of the
worst spots in the war. He paid the
highest tribute is the American SOL
der, unequalled on the whole Of Gods
earth, his fighting spirit and in vic
tory, forgiving to his foe. Fathers
Cantwell. Prendergast, Larkin and
Corr were seated on the stage, which
was decorated with the American COL
ors. A social time followed the ad-
dress with singing of Dear Old Pal
of Mine" n "Out of the Deep" by
John ]. Quinn. and Rose of No Mans
Land" by Eugene Bird. Piano selec-
lions were given by Walter Egan and
songs by st. Mary's- quartet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Honor David J.. Lucas

A reception was rendered Private
David J.. Lucas recently returned from
overseas at the home of his father.
Thomas Lucas, 371 Oak street, last
night. There were about fifty pres
ent, among whom were a number of
the boys hat were in the service and
who have been discharged. Music and
singing were enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. Private Lucas,
who enlisted from here and vent over
seas with the 310th infantry, was later
transferred to the 50th infantry, U. S.
regulars. He is now home on a fur
Tough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Gets Big Verdict

By Associated Press.
TRENTON. June s.-The supreme
court has dismissed the proceedings
of the Keystone Dairy Company, of
Jersey City, attacking a verdict of
$500 awarded in Hudson County to
William Brown. a motorman. who was
injured in October 1917 when a large
truck driven by an employe of the
Dairy company in Jersey C4ty, crossed
the tracks in front of the trolley car
resulting in a collision. The court
stated that while the verdict was large
it did not feel justified in interfering
with it in view Of the fact that Brown
had sustained permanent injury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
JerSeylen in Rifle Contest

By Associated Press.
LIE MANS, France, June 6-The
names of the forty rifemen who will
represent the United States in the in
terallied rifle and pistol competition,
beginning at lie Mans on June 23.
were announced today by Brig. Gen
eral Paul A. Wolf. Thirty are from
the army and ten from the marine
corps. The selected marksmen in
clude Corp. Richard j. Titus, Sixth
Engineers, Hackensack, N. j.. and
Capt. II. II. Disbrow Second Pioneer
Infantry, Trenton, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09

By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, June 81 Having
brought the organization of the 9th
Regiment, New Jersey National
Guard, recently authorized by the
War Department, to a point of proper
efficiency. Adjutant General Gilkyson
today said he had advised the COM
handing general, Eastern Department
of the Army, that the units of the now
organization will be ready for inspec-
ton by an officer of the army, prepar-
atory to Federal recognition. in their
respective localities, beginning with
June 16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
viii Shut OF Water II
Bills Are Not Paid Tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow the Water De-
partment will begin shutting off the
supply of water of those takers who
are six months or more in arrears
with their water rent. Several notices
requesting these people to pay up have
been sent out by the Water Depart
ment, but many have paid no atten-
ton to them. 1t is estimated that
about 200 people will be affected by
the order
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
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FAMERICHd
FRANK q. STOCKTON,
Private, Co. e, 18TH Infantry.


Private Stockton was deco
rated for unusual bravery In ac
ton near Landres-et-St. Georges,
France, October IL, 1918. After
working all morning in rescuing
wounded soldiers, Private Stock
ton, a stretcher bearer, learned
that a man from another COM
pany was lying wounded In a
shell hole, one hundred yards
in advance Of the company's po-
sition. Ignoring all warnings as
TO the danger involved, he and
another stretcher bearer crawl
ed to the shell hole under vio-
lent machine gun fire and found
that the man was 30 severely
wounded that he could only be
carried on a litter. Although
the wounded soldier attempted
to dissuade him from so doing,
Private Stockton returned to our
line, secured a litter and pro-
ceeded once more to the shell
hole In direct view of the enemy
and under the most intense fire
from machine guns $50 yards
away. He succeeded in reach
ing the shell hole safely, but as
he was placing the wounded pa
tient on the litter he was in
stantly killed. Private Stockton
was a son of Rev. ]. A. Stock
ton, New Decatur. Ala.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Held I'm County Jail.

NEW BRUNSWICK, June s-on a
charge of destroying personal prop
erty. Samuel Groh vas locked up in
the county jail Saturday, on a commit
ment signed by Justice of the Peace
Charles w. Sedan. He was later re-
leased from custody, a friend having
provided the required bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
IEDMAN, rs years at Hotel Waldorf,
Asbury Park, N. ].

THREE HOUSES in the very best part
of Sewaren have to be sold. Bargain.
For investment or own use. slate
roofs. steam heat: 6. 7 rooms and
bath: all improvements: built 5
years; never vacant. Will sell for
what they cost me az time OF erec-
ton. which Il more than so per cent.
cheaper th0 today. !. R Robbins
Lumber Co 1hone 637.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-09
Funeral For Mrs. Anna Marie Greiscn

ATLANTIC CITY SUNDAY EXCURSION
Via New Jersey Central, June 10,
leaves Perth Amboy S.34 A. M. Round
| trip fare $2.7O including war tax.
5237-6-9-11-13.