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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
FULL TERM FOR
GANG LEADER
Youth Accused of Local Rob-
RobberieS Sentenced YeSter-
day--0ther Cases Tried

Stephen idura, ;ge sixteen, OF
Charles street, this city; John Bolin-
ski nineteen, of 653 Charles street;
Charles Bolviz, of State street, and
Lawrence Vischinski, OF Johnstone
street, who were arrested lily Detec-
tive Sergeants Huff and Long and De-
tectives Hartmann and Gutowski on
a charge of committing numerous rob-
berries in this city and later confess
ell, were arraigned before Judge DAILY
in New Brunswick late yesterday af-
ternoon, where they again admitted
being the youths who had committed
the many robberies in this city. As
result Judge DAILY sentenced Midura
to full term in the Railway Reform
atory and placed the others on proba-
ton and they are to report every week
to Probation Officer McWilliam of this
city.
Midura, who was the ringleader of
the gang. has a bad record and has
been in the Jamesburg Reform school
from which he has escaped many
times.
Barney Sher, of Paterson street. a
local junk dealer. who was arrested
by Detective Sergeant Huff of the To-
cal police force and Detective Harry
Wyckoff of the Standard Underground
Gable Works and the Raritan Copper
Works on a charge of receiving brass
from lHeSe was och-
fenced to two weeks in the county
workhouse at New Brunswick and 70
pay a fine of 500.
The detectives are of the opinion
that this will make other local junk
dealers careful when they buy goods
which might have been stolen.
George Stone and his companion,
who are accused of breaking into a To-
cal store by Patrolman Buchan, were
also arraigned before Judge DAILY and
pleaded not guilty. They will be given
a trial later.
John Meyers. of Market street. this
city who was accused OF attempting
to steal an automobile from in front
of the Ditmas theatre. this city, was
arraigned before Judge DAILY. His
parents, who reside in Philadelphia,
are said to be wealthy and proba-
ton officer from there was on hand
and asked that he be turned over to
her to be taken to Philadelphia.
He was ordered to report to the
probation officer every week and was
allowed to return to Philadelphia.
The morning session of the court
was not held as Judge DAILY and other
prominent men of New Brunswick at
tended the funeral of the late Mayor
harrington OF that city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
TWO INJURED BY
AUTOMOBILES
Man Walks in Front of Machine
--SmaII Child Hit While
at Play

Two automobile accidents occurred
in this city yesterday afternoon with
In few hours of each other in which
a little girl and man were injured.
About s o'clock as Frank Franks
berg, O. chauffeur in the employ of
the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading
Company at Morgan, was driving a
truck up Smith street near State
street, Michael Knopk. of Wood
bridge, a laborer employed in this
city, stepped from behind a trolley
car and into the path Of the moving
automobile.
The machine struck him and
knocked him avn. He was dragged
short distance and badly cut and
bruised about the face and body.
Traffic Officer John Murray, who
had witnessed the accident. took the
injured man to the office of Dr. Frank
Henry. after which he was sent home.
The policeman then arrested Franks
berg on charge Of driving an auto
mobile without drivers license.
Franksberg at police headquarters
stated he had license but neglected
to carry 1t. He was placed under $40
bonds for a hearing before Recorder
Pickersgill next Thursday night.
Mary Anderson, nine years old, of
Catherine street, was playing in the
street near her home about $50
o'clock last night when David Lefko-
vitz the owner and driver Of an auto
mobile. came along and hit her. She
was injured quite badly and Lefkovitz
took her to the City Hospital where
today she Is somewhat improved.
Lefkovitz resides at 345 Madison ave-
nue..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
CLAIMS To co To
BAKER TUESDAY.
Ordnance Gillespie Board Sat
Yesterday Should Complete
Work Here Shortly
5000 CLAIMS ARE FILED
Appraisers Now at Huge Task
of Examining Claims Mo Set
Elements Have Been Made

The Ordnance Gillespie Claims
Board, which for the past several
weeks has been hearing the claims of
people who suffered damage to their
property during the Morgan explo-
sion on October 4 and 8, held a meet
ing yesterday afternoon in their
offices at the Raritan Building.
This was meeting of the entire
ordnance board which Is connected
with hearing the petitions OF the peo-
pie for reparation for the damage
done. Colonel Charles II. Tenney,
president of the board, presided. 1t
was learned that the report of the
claims entered is practically complet-
ed and will be taken to Washington
Monday by member of the board
and presented to Secretary of War
Baker on Tuesday morning.
Nearly 5000 claims have been
made so far for damage done TO
property during the explosion. None
of these claims have been paid yet,
as the board must await the decision
following the submission of their re-
port to congress, and IL Is not known
when congress will act on Il.
1t was further announced by the
board that the appraisal of losses
sustained was rapidly proceeding un-
der the direction of government ap-
praisers and will continue until COM
pletion. 1t is thought that all the
appraising will be finished by March
/.
Colonel Tenney left Perth Amboy
last night for Bethlehem. Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
MUST SPEED To
REACH OUR QUOTA
Small Percentage of Red Cross
Memberships Expected Have
Been Turned in

In the Red Cross Christmas Roll
Call drive which has been running
this week the results from Perth
Amboy are far from satisfactory and
the executive committee urges that
everybody cooperate and endeavor to
secure one hundred per cent. men,
bership in this city
At the end OF five days, out of a
population of $4,000 people. there
have only been approximately $500
memberships taken in the Red Cross
by citizens of this city.
The only teams that have brought in
results that have come up to expecta-
tions. have been the women's teams
operating In the booths. These teams
captained by women, have turned IN
over three-fourths of the total amount
received so far.
The teams which have reported so
far and the amounts which they have
secured are: Mrs. G.. w. Fithian.
s717; Miss l.. Ricci, s412; Mrs. w. N.
Hoffner. s2s7; Mrs. Fred ]. Haney.
1894; Mrs. Peter c. Olsen, 1898; Mrs.
Leahr. 1908; L. ID. Waring, 65; Theo-
dore s. Brown. $40; John Peterson.
s29: Mr.. Marsh. s34: c. II. Wright.
$50; John Pfieffer. s21: ]. .. Clark.
SIS; Carl Jacobs. s48: Will NJ. Men
aker. $50; A. Axelrod, sz2. Julius
Klein, IS.
The National Fireproofing Company
employees have turned in $4f and this
is understood to represent a hundred
per cent subscription from that fac
tory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
Haze A Heart

At the end of the first week of
the American Red Cross Christ.
mas Roll Call we find many per-
sons in this city who have not
given their heart and their dollar
to the cause.
The results, while gratifying,
are far from satisfactory and we
must. as a community, show more
forcibly that we appreciate IN
fullest measure the glorious
achievements of the Red Cross
and the ministrations of that body
on the field of battle, as well as
in other fields where their services
are called for. such as our own
experience of October.
Can we, as a city, forget that
obligation we owe the American
Red Cross? Can we for moment
forget the wonderful work of that
body for the American soldiers on
the fields of Flanders and Picardy,
the ministrations for Italy and the
comfort they have brought our
men in this country?
If we remember all this we
should be guided by our con-
city, en- masse, have O. heart and q
dollar for the Greatest Mother in
the World"
Let the response from this city
within the remaining days Of the
campaign. up to Christmas eve,
show that Perth Amboy cannot
and will not forget and that we
are with the American Red Cross
to q man.
Red Cross Christmas Roll
Call Executive Committee.
Albert Leon, Chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
WILL Be GREETED
BY KING GEORGE.
Guard of Honor at Station and
Troops viii Line Streets to
Royal Palace
GREAT POPULAR WELCOME
Times Interview With Presi-
dent Given Wide Publicity in
All London Papers


LONDON, Dec. 21--Arrangements
are being made for an imposing mill
ttary reception of President Wilson,
according to some of the newspapers.
There will be guard OF honor at
the station when he arrives, and he
will be greeted by King George.
Mr.. Wilson and the king viii then
drive to buckingham palace through
streets lined with troops. They will
ride In the royal carriage. Premier
Lloyd George will be among the prom
inent persons taking part in the well
come of Mr.. Wilson.
1t is said that the route of the pro-
cession will be as extended as posi-
BILE so as to permit of a great popular
welcome
The interview secured by the Times
with President Wilson at Paris was
distributed to the whole London press
by that newspaper. In the Times the
interview was given an extraordinary
display. Commenting upon II the
Times says:
"All freedom loving nations look to
President Wilson as the most power
ful factor In making a righteous and
durable peace"
The newspaper expresses conviction
that sch peace "is not to be secured
without the realization OF Mr.. Will
sons ideals OF a league of nations
The most abiding impression of his
visit to England will be that the Eng
lish are determined that safeguards
against future wars must be created" :"
King George has received from
President and Mrs. Wilson an accept
ance of his invitation to be .his guests
at Buckingham Palace during their
stay in London. They will be quar-
tered In the royal suite customarily
used by visiting monarchs and will
be entertained after a manner similar
tors.
A meeting OF the war cabinet was
held today. attended by representa-
tives of all government departments.
TO arrange details of the presidential
visit which will last from Thursday
next until Monday night or Tuesday
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
REPUBLICANS
TURN DOWN DRYS
Ratification of Federal Prohi-
bition Amendment Dead Issue
With State Legislators
DEFER SUFFRAGE ACTION
Legislators in Conference With
Governor Edge on Bills to Go
Before Session
Bu Specfal Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, Dec. 21.-That ratifica-
ton of the federal prohibition amend
ment by Republican votes in the next
legislature is dead was made apparent
here yesterday at the conference be-
tween Governor Edge and the Repub-
lican state senators and assemblymen.
That the @. o. p. will not take up
the ratification of the equal suffrage
question until congress has passed the
amendment was another thing certain.
The senators and assemblymen
lunched with Governor Edge after
they had gone over the bills which II
Is their plan to have introduced at the
coming session as party measures.
Just as they were about to adjourn
Senator Hammond of Mercer, asked
for consideration of equal suffrage.
The conference did not give the propo-
sition much countenance. Hammond
contended that the party platform ad-
vocated 1t and that 1t might soon be
passed by congress.
Then let us wait until 1t Is actually
passed." someone told Hammond.
well, then, what do we propose to
do about prohibition 2" asked the Mer-
Ger senator, who is an ardent dry"
This was as far as he got with this line
of talk. He was ready to follow 1t up
with a motion to make 1t regular
conference subject but the conferees
treated the proposition as a joke and
Hammond was laughed down.
Scme one facetiously suggested. af-
ter adjournment. in discussing the
Mercer Senator's bringing up the dry
issue that 1--WE discuss that over the
cocktails"
Endorsement was given the plan Of
Comptroller Bugbee 1or the striking OF
a special New Jersey war service med
al for the Jersey soldiers and sailors
and women who work as nurses and
gave other active assistance of this
kind.
Senator Mackay of Bergen, Assem-
blyman Moore, Mercer. and Warner.
of Union, were named to drafe the
amendment to the soldiers voting act.
It was decided to introduce every
Republican measure in duplicate. that
Is in each house, so that If they fail in
the house. where the vote is evenly di-
vided politically. they may fare better
in the senate, which is Republican.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
SEEK To PREVENT
A NEW EPIDEMIC
Spanish Influenza Outbreak
Again Causes State Charities
Dept. to Take Precautions
BY Special Correspondent.

TRENTON, Dec. 21-Commissioner
of Charities and Corrections Burdette
@. Lewis today notified the chief exec
utive officers of the various penal and
correctional institutions under his ju-
risdiction in the state that they should
take every precaution to prevent an
influx of the new outbreak of the
Spanish influenza in this state in their
respective institutions.
He advised them to caution all en-
ployes to be careful about attending
meetings where large numbers of per-
sons assemble. This caution was is
sued by the commissioner in view Of
the fact that quarantine order may
soon have to be promulgated.
1t appears that the disease is now
attacking children in greater numbers
than formerly, according to the health
department, which cites that 1t has
received reports of eighty cases of in
fuenza in one school and thirty cases
in another In Millville, near which
there are three state institutions.
Cases are also reported from Wood
bridge township, near the Railway re-
formatory, Trenton suburban districts.
Princeton, Newark and other locali-
ties.
Commissioner Lewis urged the su-
perintendents to provide for proper
prophylactic treatment and the use
of vaccines wherever 1t seems advisa-
BILE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
EXCHANGES ARE
ALSO DEFERRED
Visit of President to London
and Reconstruction of English
Cabinet Cause Delays
KING VICTOR LEAVES PARIS
Goes to Belgium to Review
italian Troops There viii
Then Go to Rome
KING VICTOR LEAVES PARIS

PARIS, Dec. 21:-The preliminary
peace conference at Versailles has
been postponed until the beginning OF
February at the earliest, says Marcel
Hutin, ex-editor of the Echo de Paris.
This postponement is due. he says,
to changes in plans because of Presi-
dent Wilson's visit to England and
the reconstruction of the British cab
met which will occupy Premier Lloyd
George as soon as the result of the
election is announced on December
20
Preliminary exchanges, which were
TO begin in Paris today, according to
original plans, have also been de-
ferred.
King Victor Emanuel of Italy left
Paris at midnight on his way to visit
italian troops in Belgium. With his
departure Paris put aside her holiday
attire and matter of fact considera-
tion of conference arrangements be-
gan in earnest today.
Premier Orlando and Foreign
Minister Sonnino of Italy remained In
Paris, but will start for Rome to-
night expecting to return early In
January. The italian king viii start
on Sunday for Rome, going directly
from Belgium.
President Wilson and the American
delegates had day OF few Interrupt
tions before them in which to study
In a preliminary way various plans
which have been proposed for carry
Ing out details for Mr.. Wilson's pro-
gram.
Apparently the other powers are
looking to the United States to bring
forth concrete proposition concern
ing freedom OF the seas.
There Is reas' 3 to believe that the
proposed limitation OF construction OF
naval craft to lightly armored vessels,
like revenue cutters, whose sole pur-
pose would be to protect merchant
shipping. finds favor.
Advocates of this plan say there
would be no further use for heavily
armed ships II all nations were placed
on an equal sitting by this means.
In answer to the British plea that
she requires great navy to defend
her colonies, advocates of the plan
of limiting construction say that,
with no strong enemy of the sea,
England would not require great
fleet, as she could protect her distant
possessions by troops transported on
armed transports.
This, however. is only one of the
plans advanced to open the discussion
and develop the Views Of other pow
ers.
Count Romanoes, the Spanish pre-
mier, was in conference for half an
hour with President Wilson last even
ing.
Premier Clemenceau also conferred
with the President during the even-
ing, being at the Murat residence
from 9 to $3.50 o'clock.
The Sorbonne will confer an hon.
orary degree on the President late
this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
THREE TRANSPORTS ARRIVE
With Many Returning Soldiers and
War Workers.

BU ANsOcIuteh PTeSs.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Bringing
home 2,042 officers and men of the
American expeditionary force, the
British steamship Baltic of the White
Star line passed Sandy Hook at 9.4o
A. M. today.
The army transport Metapan, with
81 officers and IL enlisted men, dis /,
charged from the A. f. F.. and bound
for their homes docked here today.
The vessel sailed from Pauilliac.
France.
The Cunard liner Walmer Castle.
with several hundred passengers. In
Guiding many Red Cross. Y. NJ. G. A.
and K. of C. workers. also came into
port.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
ACT ON SUNDAY MOVIES
New Brunswick Police to Watch For
Violators Tomorrow.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. al
Chief of Police O'Connell of this CITY,
has issued an order to the police force
that they are to carefully investigate
any motion picture shows given in this
city tomorrow. He calls attention to
the fact that complaint has been made
that shows were run last Sunday, de-
spite tn erecent charge of Justice
James j. Bergen to the grand jury and
orders his force to collect evidence of
a repetition tomorrow and turn 1t
over TO him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
HUN SHIPS TO CARRY FOOD
Germany VIII be Last Nation to be
Revictualized

BIZ ASSocf0teu PfesS.
PARIS. Friday. Dec. 20:-Herbert
C. Hoover, American food admins
traitor. will soon come into possession
of a million tons of German shipping
which will be employed in revictual-
izing devastated portions of France,
Serbia, Belgium and Roumania, now
destitute of food. These ships were
wrung from the Germans by the ar
mistice commissioners .thout pledg-
ing that Germany would be supplied
with food.
At present no supplies will be sent
to Germany, the first relief work of
the allies being planned in neutral
countries. In the meantime 1t Is be-
lieved that the Germans can subsist
on food stored for the use of their
army and boarded by peasants.
A thorough investigation of the
food resources of the central powers
is being made. and only after the
needs OF the entente nations and the
neutrals are met with. supplies will
be diverted to enemy powers. should
such action be found imperative.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
EX-KAISER IMPROVES

Ill for Week, Is Able to Walk About
State.
By Associated Press.
AMERONGEN. Holland. Dec. 20
Former Emperor William, who has
been Ill during all the present week,
was able to walk about the castle
grounds this morning, taking advant-
age of q few hours of fine weather.
He has been confined to his bed
since last Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

Coast Guard on Review I'm New York
The Coast Guard, who went to New
York yesterday morning took part In
a huge review of blueJackets before
many French. English and American
naval and army officers.
It is expected that the majority Of
Coast Guard will be mustered out In
the near future. but no definite date
has been set and the commander OF
the local company does not know
when the boys here will be discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
CANAL TO STAY OPEN
Delaware and Raritan Canal Not 4
Close Today.

BORDENTOWN, Dec. 21-The
closing O fthe Delaware and Raritan
canal, which has been set for today,
has been deferred. The canal proba-
bly, twill remain open until January l
unless navigation Is stopped earlier by
ice, 1t was announced. but owners of
all boats which enter after today
must assume all risks OF damage by
ice and must do their own towing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

Auto Radiators. Mudguards and
Lamps repaired at Middlesex Auto Rad
iator Co, 210 New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Lmhoy, n. j.
6l3-12-16-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA
General Pershings Own Story of the
glorious work of the United States
Army. published IN fun as a special
souvenir section of NEW YORK
AMERICAN, Sunday December 22nd.
Edition limited. Better order your
copy at once. T4-lz-zO-zt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
REVENUE BILLS HELD UP
Night Session Improbable I'm Senate on
Measures.

Night Session Improbable I'm Senate on
Measures.
By AssO6 lated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Prospect
OF enactment today by the senate of
the war revenue bills were not bright
when that body convened. Senator
Simmons, chairman of the finance
committee. was hopeful that a final
vote might be reached before ad-
Journment and some leaders suggested
that a night session might he held If
necessary. Republican members and
several Democrats. however, predicted
that the measure would go over until
Monday.
Fresh Eggs from the country. S.
SCHARER. ISL STATE ST.
642-12-17-12ts
P. A. Hardware for percolators.
4N1-19-11-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
WILL BUY

A substantial one or two-family
house in the central part of Perth
Amboy. Address e. B.. care of Even
ing News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
CARn or rHANxs

The undersigned desire to thank
friends and all those who SO kindly
assisted them in their recent bereave-
ment. Also for beautiful floral tributes a.
Signed
MRS. SHEA AND FAMILY.
791-1221-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

Tinsmiths Wanted. Kelly & McAlin-
den. T66-12-2O-a ats
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Why buy talking machine, when
you can get the NEW EDISON DIA-
MOND DISC. No needles to change.
Cost the same and sold on easy terms.
Montalvo. 90 Smith st. Open Evenings.
629-12-18-tfs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

p. A. Hardware tor Christmas gifts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

"A. Hardware ror Kiddie Kars
49t-12-1f-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

squab. Chicken ana Steak Dinners at
p. Ramps. Prop. 2s4S0-ll-l-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

p. A. Hardware for sGeds.
4ai 12-11-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

Tinsmiths Wanted. Kelly g. McAlin-
den. 1b6-12-20-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21
BECKER FINISHES TODAY
Investigator of Hun Propaganda
TELLS of RnIn,s Activity.

Investigator OF Hun PrOpaganda
Tells of BoIo's Activity.
BIZ Special Correspondent.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2f.-Alfred
l.. Becker. deputy attorney general
OF New York today began his third
day on the stand in the investigation
of the Senate Judiciary committee
into German propaganda having laid
before the committee a large portion
OF the results of his inquiry into the
operations OF German propagandists.
especially as regards Bolo Pasha, ex-
ecuted French traitor. It was ex-
pected that Mr.. Becker would con-
clude his testimony today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

AEOLIAN-VOCAL1O
You can now hear the Aeolian-Voca-
lion at our store, a large line to select
from Come today and select yours
for Xmas other makes also on dis
play. Easy terms II you desire. Mon
talyo, 80 Smith St. 76S-1z 20-4t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

P. A. Hardware for percoiators.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-21

WEATHE.R-Rain to-
night and Sunday.
Warmer tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-20
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funeral or Rev. rrnnk ra.r.

Funeral services for nev. Frank
faEe' II. u. who died in III" EncrG-
en'N Hospital. Washington. Thursday
fax
During his career az a clergyman
Or Page served three parishes. They
were Waco, Texas. 81 JOHNS Church.
Brooklyn. and FairfaN-Nicnna. lie was
a scholarly man, 4 strong preacher. Il
man OF genuine piety and Of robust
manly character, and a devoted Chris
ti"n. lie lived the life hc taught lie
was educated at Washington College
under General Rober; L.. Loc.
TO the boys who have read the Two
Little Confodcratcs." there may come
me sense Of loss in the death Of this
little confcdcratc
lie is survived by his second wife.
VINO w2s Miss Willie Schoolcr. Of
fredericksburg. and by three children:
John Page, of birmingham. Ala: Mrs.
packard Laird. of Devon. Pa: and Mrs.
Norman }. Gaynor. of New York. He
leaves two brothers. Thomas Nelson
Page ana Roosevelt Page His frs, Wife
was Miss Lcttic X. Morris. of Hanover
County.