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ο rogressive Merchants' Bargain Page II: Will Be of Interest to You ίο Watch this Page Every Week :: Why pay mprp elsewhere we can save you Money we have special \ralue displayed on our 3 floors which can't be duplicated elsewhere. ROTH & WEISEERG FURNITURE HOUSE Largest in size. Lowest in Price. Highest Grade. Deal ing Straight. 107 S aith Street Perth Amboy, N. J. m~ Our Work will stand comparing— Best ot Furniture Repairing Upholstering. by experts knowing Here is where they all are going Mattresses remade to bring pleasure Our C^hion work you will treasure Antique Furnlure we are restoring— Our work all are just adoring. *ar MAY WE PROVE IT? HARRY FEINRERG 34 SMiTH ST. TEL. 557-3 Let a Tireless Salesman Work for You The classified advertisement ts a tireless salesman—unham pered, unafraid, undefeated 1 If you hi.ve property to «ell, the classifies advertisement talks business fo,r yo-u to peo ple you could m>t vwtefc in any other way. It tetts your stcry to people unknown to you, who are "possible pureiuwers" of our property It reaehes them rmfailingly, because "self-ir terest"—the dominant imput <iim in modern life— nakes the finding of the "ad" importai»! to them. Thus the classified r. Ivertisinsr column.* become the meetin«r-place of people who oujrbt to do business with each other. YOU WILL like some particular kinds of candies best —but there is not a good candy made that you could realty difr like. We have your FAVORITE KIND and the favorite kinds ot all your friends THE Washington Candy Kitchen 156 Smith Street Perth Amboy, N. J. v w Phone Conn. rv . my ins m IN Ν. J. STATE_PRISON New Jersey's reformatory at Hahway ' is not #alled by its official title by in mates ami former In n» tes. They bavs j adopted for the Institution the name I which Dr. Frank Moore applied to It I when he assumed charge as superln· j! tendent m ml endeavored to do real re forming of his nearly 1.000 charges. It j is known throughout the United States as "the t Diversity of Another Chance." Dr. Moore cures more for results than I for red tape. Unable to personally I study the traita and shortcomings of Jach of his tKinsand wards, he has set them to studying themselves. He holds and tells the reformatory inmates that his business is not to criticise the bad In them, but t» And the good and cult) vate It. Dr. Moore Is no dreamer or idealistic philanthropist. He is intense ly practical, aud, being practical, he did not attempt to reform the reformatory methods all at once. The process has been gradual. The Inmates of the Rnh way reformatory are now self govern Ing. Two years ago there were report ed to the snj>erintendeut 4,889 Infrac tions of the rules. Offered Self Government. Dr. Moore broached bis self govern ment scheme to the Inmates. He told them that it rested entirely with them selves whether they were granted au tonomy or not. Last year the number of inmates increased, but the number of reported infractions of the rules was 2,002 less than during the previ ous venr. Tbe older inmates, who "Ό m e Zj A?,/- <?î ■3 'c<j/r. Λ 1 si osy s/^z\ ·** , fto are The Milk Ο1 *3^ iyiv Pasteurized \3ξ*\ M \ov your protection Telephone ικ 195 New Brunswick Ave. were working for the privilege of he | tag treated like citizens, were seldom reported, and tliey did much to tame the new inmnteg who were Inclined to be obstreperous. Dr. Moore called the Inmates together nnd told them that the time bad come when he was going to grant them autonomy. lie outlined 1 his plan, which was to have tilt mis deed» of inmates Judged and ponlsh ment for them meted out by η council of prisoners elected by their fellows. On July 12 of tUis year each of the fourteen tier* elected two councilmen [ to represent it. Each Tuesday and I Friday the council meet» to act epon reports of misbehavior by Inmates. , Tie council has a president, who is 1 presiding Judge, and a secretary, who ( is clerk of the court Prisoners are produced before the council nnd faced by their accusers, who are H.elr fellow iMnatea or councilmen from their tier and they are given an opportunity to cress examine witnesses and testify in tbeir own defense. If the accused Is . flBOud guilty he is sentenced to the loss ■ of some privilege. The decision of the council is final. It ig not subject to approval by the superintendent or any officer of the In stitntlon, and none of the officers is permitted any Toiee hi it» délibéra tions. If a councilman misbehaves and becomes amenable for a serious brpeett of discipline he is tried by his fellow counrttmen. If a counctlrnm» i* oeHted for canne an ejection te «e lect his successor is Immediately held on hie tier. Never litis the der ision of the councH failed to meet with th# approval of Uie prbwueu. Rule* Governing Council. Hen are son&e of the uoweririntj rules of the council : To do all in our puwfti to slop the us«- . of profane language among tht· tnmates. To try to ascertain tie number of any inmate euilty ot stoaBnf article* ftw tile room of another liimate and submit his name to th« council for action. To try to do away with all disorder fcn the dining room, especially hissing and loud talking, and* to keep perfect order. To try to have the Wiraates take a pride In their geaeral behavior »iwl in that wuy reduce the number of reports against the Inmate· of the irottlrtrtlon. To try to instill a better fellowship and spirit among the inmates. To try to lead tile m from the habit ecf >totng things ft»· which they az-e liable to be reported hit the habit of doing tliimgs ι à ut are nuul; and cieiu. ; Tile council siiail take a lively interes". In all einusements for the benefit of the I Inmates on iialldBj(i arffc other limce. To |1 "— ^ fcrraqg· «hows tin m time Pennsylvania Meat Market 3βδ State St. Perth Amboy Tel. 608-W BIO MEAT SPECIALS Sirloin, Porterhouse and Roun S teaks, lb 20c Spring Legs of Lamb, lb 18y2c Chuck Roasts, lb 14c Pot Roasts, all meat, lb . .. 12c California Haras, lb 14%c Skiu Back flams, lb.... 18%c Pork Loin Roasts, lb I8V2O Fresh Spare Ribs, lb 14c Sausages (Special, Saturday), lb 15c Chopped Beef. 1& 14Y2c Liver, 2 lbs. for 25c Orders Delivered All Over Free SEE CHRIS JOHNS OH TOURING CAR ANI) :: TAXI SERVICE :: KARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CYCLES Steam Vulcanizing Tel. 46 163 New Brunswick Ave. For Taxi and Auto ser vice of dependability PHONE 46 The most competent and careful drivers in the city. to tin», especially on holidays. Councilman will ask th« inmates on their tier* to send them suggestions from tltne to time for the betterment of the inmate· of the institution. Dr. Moere nays that the prisoners (iorem themselves better than a host of guards could govern them. The honor roll has crown under autono>ny !u the state reformatory, and the de lin(|uent roll has decreased correspond injrly. Fireless Locomotive. l'or use to one of Its depots for ei plosive A the British government has bad a fireless locomotive built. It has a reservoir partly filled with water ind Is charged with high pressure itenm from a boiler placed outside the langer zone. It can work on one •harge of the reservoir for several lours of continuous hauling or for a mich longer time on ordinary ahunt intr work. It caa stand for twelve iours In the open sflr with only slight oss of stenm nnd can run bâck to the ;hargiHg station under a pressure of >nlj fifteen pounds to the square lneh. •*Eiperi·»·· 1· the beet teacher," looted the sage. "Then why do men commit bigamy?" ■ked the fool.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Lives of billygoats remind us We'd be quite misunderstood If we cast our pride behind us And dined on salmon tins and wood. —New York Evening Sun. Have You Ever Tried Our Bap»V Horn* Bread? IT'S THE BEST YOU CAN BUY ΓΝ THE CITY FOR A NICKLE JUST TELEPHONE, WRITE OR CALL, AND WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE. * Peter Jecobsen's Bakery , 189 New Brunswick Ave. -—— ^ LIE OF LAgny.—"The women of France art doing their half of the fighting iu thi war. Thia Is my conclusion aller talk Ing with mothers and sisters luui daughters whom I saw on my trip through the battle tramped fairyland, writes a correspondent "Nothing else explains the heroic stand of the French against the wall* of Pari» after the cyclonic southward sweep of the Germans; nothing else clear· up the mystery of the sudden defeat of the Invaders In the battle of the Marne. The women had lent a hand. "I asked a woman whose homo was la the center of a tmt tie field what she thought of the war. "'We will win,' she said. " 'Bat what do you think about nl) tills Hgbtiug aud killing of one an other'/' 1 added, determined to get at what this woman had to say on the broader, bigger aide of the great war. " 'It's horrible, of course,' she Bald simply. 'Ami If he doesn't come back 1 don't know what I shall do, though I suppoee I shall have to manage some how.' "A little girl, perhaps three years old, came out and Joined her mother on the Uttered steps, her big, mysterl ouh blue eyes bent on me and wonder ing who I could be. " 'We have two children.' the wo man continued, 'this one and a baby. Perhaps we are In for a hard time. And maybe he won't come Ixtck. They nay our losses are heavy, but if France Perth A tnboy "The Store With the Guarantee" "deat him to It" The things yon should think of before frost sets in: Oil Heaters $1.50 and up Gas Heaters $1.98 and up Coal Scuttles . .... 35c and up I Furnace Scoops G5c and up Stove Boards 25c and up Stove Pipe. Elbows and Dampers. Hand Power "Wonder Washing Machine SiU.OO Sold on 15 days' trial. If not satisfactory money will be cheer fully returned. 1'K.KTH AM BOY HARDWARE Co. wins where I loue Τ shall not complain. I s tin 11 feel Hint I, hare done some thing.' "'Even η «Teat deal,' I «nid. " 'Yes.' she replied, 'even a greet deal, for he «'as all 1 had," " ONE CROP PAYS FOR FARM. I Prison Warden Has Argument Fer Purchase ef More Land. Lansing, Mich.—When Warden Simp son of the slate prison at Juckson goes before the legislator:? this win ter to ask for money to boy more land for prison farms he will have some fijr vires that are likely to pro ν μ potent argument*. The flk'ures show what has been done on one of the eighty ftcre farms pur chased last year. The farm cost the state $2.r..S75 and this year was plant ed to string beans after a crop of pees had already lieeu taken off. Tlieee beans have been harvested and '-aimed In the prison canning factory and, fig ured at wholesale ear lot prices, are worth $20,331.10. Thus the first year's prop haa paid the whole cost of the farm, besides more tlmii enough to pay for the cans in which tlie beans have been put up. CARP. AN ANGLER, GETS BOY. Child of Four Or*3ged From Boat by Big Pieh. Swlnefield, V. J —Robert Hale, four pears old. sen of Henry Hale of Orange, ivas being rowed np the Parnate river by his brother. The lioy trailed au leorn on a piece of string In the water. Suddenly he was Jerfced out of the f>oat and towed through the water at ι lively rate. He could not let gn of ihe string-, α» It was fastened afoand 51» wrist. Boaiers pulled blui out. aud it the end of the string was a carp tveighing twenty-ou· pound·, wblvb t>ad swallowed tlx* acorn. Ancient Gfaaemaking. When the council of ten ruled Veil ce thev Issued a deer·"·· regarding the irt of glass tnakfrm I» rutm: ' If a »otkmuu carry Uls art beyond the lliu is of his country to the detriment of be republic. De shall be desired to ri uro If or disobey, his nearest »»»» Ives shall t»r imprisoned If In spite if tbetr UBiirtMouuieal. be nnnaiu οί» tiimti· In his wlrtii io live abroad, till lulwnry el lin." i ·( Let me n.ikr your portrait. I'm aura you will l»«»« plena^d. Modern up-to date 1 ierlitiTitr facilities and all accessories. 1 HrtVK THEM. hJLKB«*5 SïU.'IO, 1*7 i-mi.h St. ι siablianrd 18g9 Specie ί r ccs for this Frîdsy rnd iatorday Satin Back Quilts; extra large: 13.00 value; sale at ... .$2.39 $2.50 Quilts; sale at $1.89 $2.00 Quilts; sale at $1.59 ' Woolen Blankets $2.00 value; sale at $1.59 $1.50 value; sale at .....$1.29 $1.25 value; sale at 89 Full line of Winter Under wear for Women, Men anil ' Children, at reasonable prices. Complete line of Men's, Wo men's and Children'e-Swéàters in all colors, at bargain prif.es. ~ ' H.SEGAL 444 AMBOY AVENUE Tel. 788-W. Go Where Ail Good Fellows Go To PaulTurek's Angle Cafe New Brunswick Avenue and Jelferson Street Should you find this place closed please shove your money under the ! door Do You !.:tend Buying A Sewing Machine, Typewriter or ν Cash Register? If so, remember the name JENSEN and 336 STATE ST. Is the right road in Peri h Amboy, N,. ΒΙΕ FLEET The initial advantage ou the Black sea apparently lies witli Turkey lu the opening of hostilities against Kussia according to observers. In addition to the battle cruiser Goeben, which has attained a speed of 27.2 knots and Is one of the uiosi formidable craft afloat, and the protected cruiser Breslau of a 2t).U knot record, Turkey has in the Black sea two battleships of Dread nought class, four pre-L>readnoughts, two swift cruisers and numerous de stroyers and guutuats, many of them bought from Germany. This fleet ln ■Indes these battleships: Reshad-i-ilninis. 23.000 tons, 2t> knots Blrenzi Osman, 27.1KJO tons. 22 knots, bought frum Brazil. Khyer-ed-din Baibarossa and Torgut Heiss, 11,5*10 tons each, 17 knots, for merly German battleships, and two others of the same type. Two cruisers, the liamkileh and the Medjidieh. 3.800 tons. 22 knots. Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Russia's Black sea Iteet consists of six pre- f > read η ought battleships, one protected cruiser, two armored gun boats and a number of old torpedo boats and gunboat*. Three Dreadnoughts are under con rtructlon, but may not l)e in commis lion fur months. ALL THE LATEST FROM THE BATTLEFIELD We are still gaining from all the flanks because we were prepared with a big stock of· all kinds of food dnd now we beat tbem all. •Inst look at our prices: The Very Best Pure Butter a pound iJHc 4 lbs. Granulated Sugar for .... 25c 3 cans tall Pet Cream or Condensed Milk for 25c it lbs. best 8anton Coffee 49c Fresh Kggs; all large size; a dozen 29c 2 largo packages Macaroni or M oodles for 15e The Very Best Cream Cheese a pound 19l/2C Fairbanks' Lard, pound 10'/2c 'λ boxes Argo Starch or Bluo Tip Matches for 10c 3 Loaves Fresh Bread for 10c y COUPON Bring This With Yon. 20 Stamp» Frw With a pur chase of 98c or over. M. Margolin**. ! M. Margolius Corner AMBOY AVENUE and WASHINGTON STREET Telephone 104-J. If Portugal lie counted. Turkey I» th eîerenth nation to be Invotved In the içrvat European struggle. Her partiel pa lion has been expected for weeks, and diplomats now «ay that Greece, Itoumanla and Bulgaria are likely to tie added, and possibly 'taly. Notwithstanding the \>arulngN of (ht fillies, It has been deemed Inevitable that Turkey would yield to German In juence and Join against Russia. Since the opening of the war 000 German of leers have arrived In Turkey, as well )s a large quantity of munitions ot war, Including some of the big siege fiins. German kuus were mounted In lie Dardanellefl forts and a German ifflcer, Weber Pasha, placed In com nand. All the fortifications of the liosporus and the Asia Minor coast lave been overhauled and mines have )een sown In Greek waters. Lineup Will Favor Alii··. If the entrance of Turkey Into the onfllet embroils Italy and the other Balkan states, as expected. It will irlng 3,371,000 additional men Into bat Ie, as well as three more navies. In his event the line up will probably be ti faror of the allies. Turkey, with an army on war footing igiired at approximately 1,000,000, and j t navy of thirty-five warships manned >y HI.000 men, will thus contribute .031.000 men to the German cause. The allies will profit to the extent >r 210 warships and a total of -MM'J, )00 men contributed as follows: Italy -Army, 1,200.000; navy, 1H» ships man led by 80,000. Greece—Army, 150.000; tavy. forty-oee ships, manned by 30. >00. Bulgaria- Army, 380.000, and jtosmania, army, 500.000. About Bui rnrta's future moves there I» much loubt. as she is still bitter against li.'r •neiules In the recent second Balkan var, and she ntay Join Turkey. ubt About Gosben «nd Br««lau. | JVurkey mobilized her army early In August, supposedly with the mom I rapport of the German government, it vas thought the forces would be e> i iloyed against Greece for the reeovt* y if territory lost In the Balkan war. ireece bought the battleships Missis ilppl <>nd Idaho from the tJnlt';d states, and to offset tills Turkey ptir ■based ostensibly two ships from Ger nany, the Goeben and Breslau, which «tight refuife from the allied lieet In ha Mediterranean. There has beeu ome doubt, however, that there was bona fide purchase, for It has been re xirted that these ships, although fly a* the· cresceet, rctiiInert their Ger nan crews and officer*. ^ -J 'Cash Given Away You pet 5% of your pur chase in casli in the form of cou pons which can l>c redeemed any time at Jacobs Pharmacy 446 Amboy Ave. Wiy Go Down Town? We fill all physicians pre scriptions at the most rea sonable prices. Ibis Week's Lrosery Specials Select Potatoes, basket. .. . 45c Ejîgs, dozen 25c Ilcrshey's Coeoa, Y^Ab 17c Bottle Ammonia and $1 Stainps 10c Bottle Vinepar and $1 Stamps 10c 2 rolls Toilet Paper anil $1 Stamps 10c 1 pkji. Corn Starch and $1 Stamps 10c 2 boxes Blue Tip Matches and •t>'l Stamps 10c I 1 lb. Best Mixed Tea and $10.00 Stamps 50c AU kinds ot fresh Vegetable* and Fruit in Season. S. MANDEL'S 202 New Brunswick Ave. 0 You Can Use the Classi fied Columns To-Day Unless You are En tirely Satisfied With Lite Complete contentment with "things as they are" robs ihe classified advertisements of any vely interest for you. nut tjje desire to buy or to sell, or to secure better employ ι ill, or to find a better place to live, gives to the cla 'led 'ads" an immediate interest. For the classified "ads" SKRVE—end the service they" rï'er to you is unmatched. Is there a service they can render to you today Î Or are you be calmed in a sea of content? WAR AGAIN - for the Ladies. GOO pairs of Ladles' $3.50 ami $3.00 Shoes (patent leather, pun metal, button or lace, hifih or low heels», clas sy shapes, hand sewed), at $2.49 Friday. Saturday & Monday John SiobîdieB 362 State St. Cor. Centre