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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
C|TY|NCREASES
MORE SALARIES
Pass Ordinances Raising Pay Of
Street Workers
OTHERS GIVEN MORE PAY
Other Salary Ordinances Are
Passed on Third and Final
Reading by the Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen at their
adjourned meeting last night passed
another ordinance increasing salary
n several resolutions providing for
increases in pay of city employees
n a~ppointees, in whose cases no ac-
ton was taken at the last meeting OF
the board when a large number OF
Increases were voted upon.
An ordinance increasing the sal
airy of the Sealer of Weights and
Measures to $500 annually, was
unanimously passed on its first read
ing.
A resolution Increasing the salary
of the employees on the combination
auto sprinkler to $11S.33 per month
was unanimously passed.
The salary of James Mccormick
was increased to 500 a month, in an
ordinance unanimously passed. Nc
Cormick is employed as a Waterman
at the city stables.
A resolution was passed by the
unanimous vote of the board increas-
ing the salary of employees of the
street department to forty-two cents
! an hour, to take effect January 1,
1920.
The salary of the assistant to the
street commissioner was increased to
$14S.32 monthly in another resolu-
ton which received the AYE" votes
of all Of the city fathers.
A resolution was unanimously
passed appointing Worthington G..
Comings a clerk in the office of the
collector of revenue at q salary of
$3.50 per month, to take effect Jan
uary 1, 1920.
The committee on fire was author
ICED in another resolution to have
repairs made to the engine of the
Eagle Hose Company at a cost not
to exceed 800.
The city clerk was authorized in a
motion to notify the Public Service
Railway Company to repair the troll
ley tracks on State street between
! Washington street and DeKalb ave-
nue.. 1t was decided to meet again
on January 80.
Following the adjourned meeting
last night the aldermen held a spe-
cial meeting at which time the ordi-
nances increasing the pay of certain
city employees and officials appointed
by the board were taken UP for their
second, third and final readings. All
were unanimously passed. These
ordinances included those having to
do with the following: City comp
%troller, city electrician, city clerk,
| street commissioner, city surveyor,
Inspector of buildings, superintendent
of police, officers n patrolmen,
| overseer of the poor, harbor master,
city marshal, janitors at city hall and
police station and the tax assessors
at large.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
HOPE BAD WEATHER WILL
NOT PREVENT SINGING

1t is hoped hat the Indictment wea-
Their will not interfere with the a
crate Christmas singing which has
been planned and for which many
girls Of this city have been rehearsing
for the past month. If schedule is
carried out, representatives from the
girls clubs, the factory girls, Girl
Scouts and school girls will all meet
beside the new Community House
where a large Christmas tree will be
erected and sing the Christmas carols,
after which they will sing at the City
Hospital. Three groups will then be
formed who will tour the city singing
outside the homes of the several pas
tors and wherever there is illness. The
girls all have displayed a very fine
spirit at the rehearsals n If the
plans materialize, many in this city
will be much better off for the cheer
and good will which the spirit of these
girls will carry to their homes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
IDENTIFY TWO AS
HOTEL ROBBERS


o. ~
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Adriano AL
varez Herra and Raymon Rodriguez
arrested yesterday charged with at
lacking and robbing Mr.. and Mrs.
Aloyisious Broderick Of Dallas in their
suite at the Hotel Knlckerbocker were
identified today, according to the po-
lice, as robbers who recently stole
1000 from q guest at the Portland
Hotel. More than 250 detectives and
hotel clerks today were called to IN
spect the prisoners on the theory that
they might have been the burglars re-
.sponsible for hotel robberies in this
city recently in which more thall
500, 600 has been stolen.
The police have asked the Spanish
consul in this city to forward finger
prints and Bertillon measurements TO
the police departments of the prln-
.cipal cities in Spain to ascertain
whether the prisoners have criminal
records there. According to the New
York police Rodriguez a been ar
rested several times in this country
under the names of Garcia and Gomez
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
QUIET CHRISTMAS DAY
PLANNED FOR WHITE HOUSE
Ru The Associated lrsss.

81 The associated lTess.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24:-Christ-
mas day at the White House will be
a quiet one. Owing to President
Wilson's illness his grandchildren will
not come to Washington, and conse-
quently there will De n Christmas
tree. The White House. however,
will be decorated rs usual. Mrs. Will
son today directing the placing of
poinsettas, holly, mistletoe ard ever
green.
The President will eat his Christ
ma dinner in his room. 1t Will be
served by Mrs. Wilson. Rear Adj
miral Grayson, the Presidents physi-
clan, will spend most of the day at
home with his family, and there Will
be virtually no restrictions in the
menu to be prepared for Mr.. Wilson.
The President will spend some time
out Of doors In ] is wheel chair.
Tomorrow morning Mrs. Wilson
will distribute presents to friends OF
the family and to children who live
on the countryside along the route to
the Country Club in nearby Virginia,
! where the President has played golt
since he has been in the White
House.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
At ST. PETERS TONGIGHT

Christmas Eve services will be held
in st. Peters church at 1880 o'clock,
special music having been arranged.
At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning the
Christmas Day service will be held.
The program for both services:
Christmas Eve.
Midnight Eucharist, 1880 r. NJ.
Professional Hymn-O Come all ye
Faithful. .......... Adeste Fideles
Communion Service in e fiat -. Eyre
Hymn-O Little Town of Bethlehem.
IS. Louis
Anthem-Sing o Heavens. go. Tours
Communion Hymn-Draw Nigh and
Take the Body of the Lord.
-Lammas.
Carol-Sleep Holy Babe .... PickelIs
R~ecessional Hymn-Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing. ......... MendelSsohn
Christmas Day.
Eucharist, 1000 A. NJ.
Professional Hymn-O Come all ye
Faithful .......... Adesta Fideles
Communion Service In e fiat $50. Eyre
Hymn-Sing o Sing this Blessed Morn
Anthem - o Zion that Brlngcst good
T1d1ngS. Sfainer.
Communion Hymn-Draw Nigh ana
Take the Body Of the Lord.
-Lammhs
Carol-The Wondrous Birth.
-pickells
occasional Hymn-Hark the Herald
Angels Sing. ........ Mendelssohn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Ready for Christmas Event.

81 Special C~OfTeSpONucHt.
WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 24.-Mrs. G
r. Brown, chairman of the community
Christmas tree Of Woodbridge and
Mrs. Fred j.. Adams of the community
Christmas treo of Sewaren have about
completed their plans for the Christ
mas tree and they have arranged to
have both trees Illuminated at dusk,
so that the Christmas spirit may pre-
vail over "our neighborhood" at the
same time.
Saturday night a community sins
will be held around the tree in front
Of the high school. In case Of storm,
the entertainment will be held inside
the school building. Santa Claus will
be there with bags of candy for the
children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Boost Price in Chicago
En- The ASsncinfen PreSa

CHICAGO, Dec. 24:-Coal con-
sumers today were in receipt of an
nouncements from several fuel COM
panies notifying them of an increase
in the retail price of between thirty
and thirty-flve cents a ton on all coal
mined since settlement of the recent
bituminous miners strike to make
up for the fourteen per cent. wage
increase the workers gained.
This does not mean 10 coal viii
be sold at the government price,
m dealer said, but the Garfield o.
der Is not retroactive on contracts
executed before 1t was issued and all
contracts contain a clause providing
for the passing along of any increase
in mining cost. Those who ave no
contracts for coal win get It at the
government price.
However,. most operators have
their entire output sold under con
tract, so the price increase will bs
pretty general"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
PLANTS GIVE BONUS
FOR CHRISTMAS"GIFTS

Both the Raritan Copper Work and
the Roessler 81 Hasslacher Chemical
have given their salaried IN
ployes o Christmas present of a sub
.stantial bonus. At the chemical ON
.pany 1t was stated today hat $4,000
had been divided among eighty en-
.ployes holding minor positions. Later
in the year when the books of the
company are closed other employees
are given bonuses.
AT the Raritan Copper Work 1t was
said that a substantial Sonus had been
given to the employees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
ONE MAIL DELIVERY
HERE TOMORROW

In order to take care of the Christ
mas rush the postofice. here will
make one delivery of first class mail
tomorrow and all parcel post packa-
ges will be delivered as usual. Three
extra wagons have been placed in SER
vice by Postmaster White to take care
of this extra business and the parcel
post mail Is not allowed to accumu-
ate. The outgoing business at the
office has been heaviest during the
past two weeks, burt yesterday and to-
day the incoming business a far ex-
ceeded all outgoing matter. Although
the line of persons waiting to send
packages is still to be found at the
office, the clerks are able to take care
of the business as it comes in. No
additional help has been placed in the
office, but the regular clerks overtime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Honor Mayor Edward A. White

AT a testimOnIaI bdnQuet mold III
honor of Mayor Edward A. White,
OF Fort Lee, brother of Postmaster
Richard White and John White, of
this city, the mayo was presented
with n gold watch.
Prominent citizens from all sec
lions of Hudson and Bergen counties
were present. Mayor White will re-
tire from Office with the New Year
following a six year service in the
capacity of mayor of that place.
Judge William N. Seufert. following
an address in 81 very laudatory vein.
presented the mayor with the gift in
the behalf Of the residents of Bergen
county. Mr.. White L well known in
this CITY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
POOR TO RECEIVE
BASKETS TONIGHT

Cards which will entitle any person
wishing them to the Salvation Army
Christmas basket. just filled with
goodies of a substantial order may be
obtained by applying to the overseer
Of the poor.
Donations received by the Salvation
Army and collections from the kettles
up to date give a total of $34S.77. Do
nations and collections up to Satur-
day were ~$266.50; Monday IS was re-
ceived from the Ladies' Dana So
ciety, $3.50 from the Daughters of
America and Sass in the kettles,
making $30.OS for Monday. Tuesday
donations from j. NJ. Olsen Co. were
s25 and collections at the kettles
were $27.19.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Protest to Intervention

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 23:-Resolu-
lions of protest against protected
philanthropic Intervention in Next
can affairs by the recent reformed
Childhood Conservation League OF
the United States" were passed at q
meeting of the Mexican Feminist
Council today. The league which. IT
Is said, proposes with the financial
backing of it's group of the largest
and best known magnates of the
United States to spend from two mill
lion to four million dollars annually
on charitable propaganda In Mexico,
is said to be a far-sided scheme to
bring abou ultimate intervention IN
Mexican affairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Letters of Administration.

BU stan correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 24.-Let-
ters of administration have been is
sued to Winifred Ollivierre on the es-
tate of her husband, William, who was
killed January 8, 1919, at Perth Am
boy. These letters are issued to allow
the widow to prosecute a claim
against the Lehigh Valley Railroad
and the Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey for the death of her husband.
|The widow, a son. Everell, and a
daughter, Anna, survive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Europe Must Pool Food.

ID me A SSOciuted FTe5A.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Europe's
most urgent need today is the pooling
of its food supply and the establish
ment of proper distribution facilities
under a director general in the opin-
ion of General Tasller H. Bliss. a
member of the American peace dele
cation who reached Washington to-
day from Paris. Such an agreement
General Bliss said would remove dis
content, strengthen morale and aid
over their formative period the new
governments which have been Gre
ated as a result of the war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Bold Robbers Get 50, 900.

ID INC 9SSOcfuIFW FTe5d.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Threc
hord-up men entered the Eugene r.
Duffy Association Club rooms early
today, lined up eighteen members at
the point of revolvers and escaped
with $4,000 in ash and personal
property. The members who were
playing cards when the robbers en-
tered, were backed up against the
wall while one hold-up man went
through their pockets and the other
two stood guard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Real Christmas
Weather For Santa

BY The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Real
Christmas weather will greet Santa
Claus, when he makes his rounds
tonight in the middle Atlantic
states, according to the weather
man. Snow furries are forecast for
this afternoon and tonight. Tenn
perature will continue low for the
most Of the country. but nowhere is
severely cold weather expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Reds Rennrt Big Canture.

LONDON, Dec. 13-The BoIshe-
Wiki captured fifteen guns, 1000
horses and 800 men after defeating
the forces of General Mamontoff and
General Chelnokoff, in the region OF
S~taroniensk, according to a wireless
dispatch received from Moscow to-
day The dispatch adds:
cover a thousand Cossacks were
killed, including General Chelnokoff. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Confers with Premier Nitti

IN n AsSOctuEed FTtNF.
ROME, Dec. 23:-General Badog-
lilo. Italian chief Of staff, arrived here
this morning from Fiume and talked
with Premier Nitti and King Victor
Emanuel. Later the premier had a
Ion interview with the king and
then called a meeting of the council
Of ministers, which for three hours
discussed the Fiume situation and
also International questions in con
nection with the approaching visit of
Signor Nitti to Paris. 1t Is b \ we'd
the Fiume and Adriatic questio1 II
reach a definite solution at the Y IS
conference.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

BU Tine ASS0cIuted FToYs-
WINNIPEG. Dec. PAR. ID.
Russell, charged with seditious con-
spiracy in connection with the gem
eral strike in Winnepeg last May, TO-
dav was found guilty by a jury on all
seven counts in the indictment re-
turned against him.
The first count in the Indictment
was "seditious conspiracy" the next
1--WE were for committing overt acts
and the seventh was for "committlne;
n common nuisance"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Pershing Visits Lincoln, Neb.

bW WF n F6U'fUtNW 7 TVV0s
LINCOLN. Nebraska, Dec. "a
General John j. Pershing came te
Lincoln today for a holiday visit
with members of his family. More
than a quarter of Il century ago he
made this city his home. Then he
was a law student at the University
Of Nebraska, and commandant of the
University cadets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
JAPANESE OBJECT
TO FORM OF MANDATE


PARIS, Dec. 24-Japan's represen-
tative in the supreme council has OBJ
;ected to the form of the mandate
under which the former German co.,
onies in the Pacific would be admin
istered. Time has been asked to re-
fer the question to the Toxic govern
ment. Meanwhile the council holds
the adoption of the mandate in abey-
ance.
The Japanese delegate found that
the mandates for the Pacific colonies
gave Japan less advantage than she
enjoyed in these colonies under the
German rule, it was stated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Runyon for Wood

ITiR.EsNTON, Dec. 24:-Replying to
an inquiry from Edgar A. Napp, OF
Elizabeth, concerning his preference
for a presidential candidate. Cover,
nor Runyon stated that General
Leonard Wood appeals to him most
strongly at this time" HIS electlon
urably," he added.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
oaa Rcceiye Checks.

A total of 236 ex-service men, dis
charged since June 80 of this year
have received gifts of ten dollars in
the form Of Christmas presents. Those
who are entitled to the checks may
secure them from Secretary Arthur r.,
Graham, Of the Celebration Com
mittee. in his office at City Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Protest to Paris.

Jugo-SIav parliament from Adriatic
regions occupied by Italy-Corizia,
Trieste, Istria. Carnlola. Fiume and
Dalmatia-had protested to Premier
Clemenceau against the reported
projects of Gabrielle d'Annunzlo to
occupy regions of Jugo-Slavia, and
against what they term the abuse by
Italy of power conlded to it by the
allies and America.
The members of the Jugo-Slav
parliament also have demanded in
the name of the rights Of humanity
that the Italians release J~ugo-SlaV
prisoners of war and send them
homo, as Italy already has done, they
declare, with the Germans and Mag
vars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
$1,000, 900 In Gin
On Way To Havana
Ru The Associated Pre,s.

BD The Associated Press.
PEORIA. Ill, Dec. 24.-Gin val
ued at 81, 900, 600 today was being
loaded on a train OF twenty-seven
oars In readiness for = start at mid
night of a race to get it safely past
the three mile limit toward
Havana, Cuba before the bonds ex-
pire Jan. IA. The liquor will be
exported through New. York. Arm
cd men will accompany the ship
ment to prevent tampering with 1t
enroute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Bp The associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Revoca-
ton effective January l of all HcenSes
issued by the war trade board prior
70 last September so for the eXpor-
tation Of arms n munitions or war
70 Mexico. was announced today by
the state department.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
P. A. Hdwe. for sleds.
112O3-12-15-tf%
lUKRAIsIaN CONGREGATION OF THE
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
1873 EustOD st. Perth AmhnN n

Wishes to announce that 1t has Just
purchased. from William Massopust,
property known as Pulaski Park and
Hall. containing plot of land 150x216
feet.
Pulaski Hall will be used for con-
certs. tLt4tricals, church fairs. balls.
meetings and all kinds OF entertain
ments.
Hall can be rented from the rector at
1873 Easton street. Telephone 767.
11400-I2-20-6t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Won,t Paw 45 cents; FIned S1O.

Because he refused to pay forty-five
cents for a meal, David Alderman. of
Keyport, was arrested last night, and
this morning was forced to pay $40 ex-
ira to Recorder Pickersgill. The ar
rest was made by Patrolman Norman
in the Baltimore Lunch room on
Smith street, lear Maple.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Men Not Returning.

bU IN" HSS0cldted Press.
PITTSBURGH, Kans., Dec. "a
Early reports show hat not all Of
the Kansas coal miners, who walked
out yesterday in protest against the
sending of Alexander Howat to jail
were returning to work today. 1t was
announced at the headquarters of the
operators association hat six mines
had been reported idle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
To INVESTIGATE
COAL SITUATION
President Calls Meeting for
Monday TO Consider Case
TO ACT ON WAGES PAID
Increase In Retail Price of Be-
tween 80 to IS Cents a
Ton in Chicago
By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Presi-
dent Wilson issued a call for a meet
ing here Monday Of the special COM
mittee appointed to investigate wages
and prices in the bituminous coal in
dustry. The commission at that time
Is expected to lay plans for its in
quiry which probably will continue
several weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Fine Two; Jail Two.

Mixing with colored people at 315
Willocks Lane, resulted in Leonard
Jacbic, 12S Lee avenue, T~ottenville,
losing $21 and railroad pass n to be
fined $50 this morning by Recorder
Pickersgill. John Price, an accom-
plice of Jacbic also was fined $50
while the two negroes. John Price and
Marion Price will be given a one way
pass to the w~orkhouse for sixty days.
Roundsman Jensen n Patrolman
Koyen were TOLD by Jacbic about the
theft of the SCI and the pass. John
Price Is stated to have confessed
throwing tho pocketbook over the
fence but same could not be found.
John and Marian Price were then ar
rested, the first on a charge of grand
larceny and the latter for d~isorderly
conduct. Recorder PickersgiH fined
each of the white men, $50 for as
sociating with a colored oma and
the two Prices were given 60 days in
the workhouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Westinghouse Big Five at Auditor
ium tonight. llo25-IZ-z4-lt"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Aeromarine Five at the Auditorium
Xmas Afternoon. l4SO-l2-23-zt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Carpenter worK ana Jobbing prompt
" attended to. Geo. Fl. Thompson. 81
Lewis st. Phone 1903 W.
5474--6-25-wed and sat tt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

r. A. Hdwe. for carving sets.
112O3-12-15-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Christmas clothing for the ITh1ic
r.miIy. Cash or Credit. NJ. Michseisi
I7S smith st. Lag
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Tor Rent-Five-room fat and base
ment; suitable for tailor or plumbinl
shop. Apply Evening News.
I2-24-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Westinghouse Big Five at Auditor
ium tonight. 11523-12-2i-1t~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Insurance-real gesN
Rovnton Bros. & Company. y smith.
6f67-7-26-tt"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
File Mechanics Lien.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 24.-Tht
Metuchen Hardware Company ha,
filed a mechanics lien claim againsi
John Nagel, builder, and Anna Nagel
of a four family apartment
house on the west side of Main street
M~etuchen. The hardware company
furnished material for this building
between Aug. 16 and Nov. 21 this
yea" and claim a balance is still due
of $11s.60.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Christmas clothing for the whole
family. Cash or Credit. NJ. Michseis,
ITS smith st. ll242-lZ-lb-et'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

p. A. Hwde. for manicure sets.
112O3-12-15-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

P. A. Hdwe. for percolators.
11203-12-15-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

IF your Steam Boiler or Hot Air Fur
has not heated as 1t should 1 will
make 1t or no charge. f. ]. Larkin,
223 Market st.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24
Notice To Advertisers

Owing to the scarcity of newsprint paper it is imperative that we
conserve as much as possible in its use Heretofore considerable paper
copy. 1t is absolutely necessary tina we discontinue this practice.
Until further notice TIL lumber # pages fol ach days issue Il
THE EVENING NEWS will b e fixed the day before publication except
Fridays issue which will be planned on Wednesday.
ceived. When it is necessary to leave u advertising to keep within
tn limit. late cop will be omitted.
We naturally regret the newsprint famine which causes inconven-
fence TO advertisers and, serious financial loss, to us However. It is a
who are urged to hand in ali Of their copy as ar in advance IS possible
PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS &c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

+. A. Hdwe. for bread and cake mixers
I1203-12-16-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Aeromarine Five at the Auditorium
Xmas Afternoon. ll4SO-l2-23-Zt~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Hudson Sedan for nire. Szx,on-s Car
age. 11153-12-13-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

p. A.. Howe open evenings until
Christmas. ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

Aeromarine Five at the Auditorium
Xmas Afternoon. 114So-12-23-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-24

WESTINGHOUSE Big Five at Auditor
lum tonight. 11523-l2-24-lt'