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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
HOFFMAN HEADS
LEGION POST g.
South Amboy Veterans Organi-
.zatiOn Elected Officers
BIZ Special corresponden

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 27,-The
meeting of the Luke A. Lovely Post,
No. 81. American Legion, last night IN
the Service Club in David street was
the busiest session of that organiza-
tion yet held. The attendance was the
largest since its organization. which
goes to prove that the members are
taking more interest in the organiza-
ton day by day.
The most important action of that
body last night was the election of
the following officers:
Post commander, Harold G. Hoff-
man; vice post commander, Leo ].
Coakley; post adjutant, Frank Dis
brow; post entertainment officer, M.
Lee Stults; post athletic officer
James M. Canton; post insurance OF
fcer, Chas. Shinn; post employment
officer, Chris Mulrain: post financ
officer, John Conlogue.
The following delegates were elect
ed to attend the county convention:
Messrs. Connors, CANTON and Conlog
ue. Alternates: Messrs. Kerr, Holton
and Stephenson. The three officers of
the post will 60 to the convention by
virtue of their office.
A vote of thanks has been extend
ed to Capt. e. c. Roddy for the fine
flag presented to the Legion.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to draw up set of bylaws
for the organization. Messrs. l.. J..
Coakley, A. Gelsinion, Raymond
Downs, Andrew Kvist and Harlod
Stephenson; and publicity commit
tee consisting of II. Mathis, q. Mahon-
ney, Harry Leonard. Newell James
and Saul Sklarin.
Announcement was made that the
members of the post cold secure but
tons from the post adjutant for 20
cents.
An invitation was received from
Company F extending to the post the
invitation to be present at the dance
and lawn party to be held at the Ser
vice Club Thursday night The In
vitation was accepted and as many
as possible urged to attend. No
doubt large turnout will be on hand
in view of the excellent time had
by the legion at a similar party last
week
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Parents Receive Word From
Missing Cheesequakes Boy

A letter from Leroy Burlew saying
he Is alive and well has been received
by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Burlew, of Cheesequakes. The lad.
who is fifteen years old. disappeared
from his home Friday night and no
word had been received from him
until the arrival OF the letter yester-
day.
The letter which was not signed.
but is recognized by the handwriting.
informed his parents that he was well
and alive and on his way to Pitts
burgh. The letter was written In
New Brunswick. but bore the Pitts
burgh postmark. The parents or the
boy have no idea why he should
leave home.
Burlew was missed Friday night
by his mother when she went to his
room at 9 o'clock. He had peen
swimming in the Cheesequake creek
and for a time it was thought he had
heen drowned. The creek was drag
ged and dynamited in the search for
the body and the surrounding towns
were searched for the boy but to no
avail.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
WILL BEGIN TRIP
WITHIN 10 DAYS
President Going TO Pacific Coast
MAY Review Fleet
TRIP REGARDED AS PRESSING
May Greet General Pershing inl
st. Louis Instead of In
New York

~ Ihe Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27--President.
Wilson will begin his trip to the Pac-
INC coast just as soon as details can
be arranged, probably within ten days
or two weeks. Secretary Tumulty
made this statement today adding that
the President felt he should make the,
trip. 1t is regarded as likely that the
President will reach the Pacific coast
in time to review the Pacific feet In
San Francisco. September 15.
Secretary Tumulty said the tour
will occupy twenty-five days "if the
President can stand it"
The President was represented as
regarding it more pressing than ever
that he should make the trip and ii
was explained that he would not nec-
essarfly wait for the peace treaty to
be reported to the senate by the for-,
eign relations committee. Secretary
Tumulty said the President felt th8i
speech-making tour was of such im-
portance that probably he would greet
General Pershing somewhere in thel
west, probably in st. Louis instead OF
in New York
The general plans to go to his oidj
home in Missouri soon after returning
from overseas.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
225 BOYS At
!. NJ. c. A. RALLY
Farewell Event Also Was Held
Yesterday for H. R. Spencer

The Boys Department Of the Y. M.
c. A. had a boys rally yesterday af-
tcrnoon and last night, with Herbert
II. Spencer. head of the boys divi-
sen, as the chairman in charge. The
''Y'' was the ccene of much llveliness
joyed by each hoy
Each boy member of the Y. M. G.
A. was given instructions to invite two
or three Of the gang" and bring
them along to the 'Y" for a good
time. The attendance for the af-
ternoon social was in the neighbpr-
hood Of 100. The youngsters were
first in the boys room for games,
later to the gym where basketball
and indoor baseball was indulged in
and finally hot shower and a plunge.
The youths stopped only when their
"inner man" proclaimed that It was
time to go home for something 10
eat.
In the evening the employed boys
had the same program. Their friends
were invited and games. basketball
In by all the boys in due course Of
time.
The rally was partly in honor of
Mr.. Spencer, who is leaving shortly
for Hartford, Conn. All the boys
wished him the best OF luck and re
minded him that they would like to
have him back with them whenever
possible If for only short visit. Mr..
Spencer has made a "hit" (if slangy
expression can be used) with the
boys and all are with him to the
CORE The rally gave the boys a
chance to enjoy good time. Many
a youth who has not been in the "Y"
building was present last night. These
newcomers were delighted with as
sociation and program. Many who
were members before. but who allow
ed their membership c~rd to expire,
have renewed their application.
Take all in all it was a successful
evening with over 125 in attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
NO OPPOSITION
At PRIMARIES
understood Ira R. Grouse Has
Signed Wester Petition
RECORD AS BUSINESS man
Prominent Contractor Who
Has Never Been in Politics
Before

City Republicans have placed their
support for the office of alderman-a at
large undoubtedly behind ]. N. Wester.
a prominent business man of the first
ward, it was learned this morning.
Mr.. Wester stated at his home, 219
Brighton avenue, that he had def
nitely decided to run for the office.
1t is understood that the candidacy
of Mr.. Wester will be uncontested at
the primaries. following the report
that Ira r. Grouse, present incum-
bent, had signed Mr.. Wester's petit
ton and would support him in the
campaign.
Petitions have been circulated and
signed and will be fled this week,
Mr.. Wester said.
The official organization announce
ment of Mr.. Wester's candidacy was
expected either this Afternoon at the
clambake or tomorrow night at the
local Republican Club meeting, but
the news found its way to the city
hall where it became general proper
ty.
The first ward man win run entire
ly on his record as a business man,
it is understood, as he has never ven
tured in politics before. Long a
citation, Mr.. Wester has been presi-
dent of the organization for the past
five years. He has been a resident
actively interested in civic affairs for
the past twenty years
The petition and request to Mr.
Wester to become candidate were
taken up by the party. members at
recent meeting, it is said, and a
committee appointed to wait upon
Mr. Wester and obtain his consent.
After a weeks consideration the con-
tractor accepted.
Mr.. Webster desired to emphasize
the fact that he did not seek the po-
sition and accepted the nomination
only from a sense of public duty. He
declined to make any other comment.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
NOPROGRESSON
PEACE TREATY.
No Amendments Offered By Sen
ate Foreign Relations Com.
FALL OPPOSES LABOR SECTION
Further Action of American
Representation on interna-
tionaI Commissions Delayed
Bu The a ssuciated preas.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 27-No pro-
gress was made by the Senate For
eign Relations committee today in
the consideration of the Peace Treaty
as none of the members had amend
ments ready to be offered for action.
Senator Fall, Republican, New
Mexico, moved to strike out the en-
tire labor section providing for an
international labor organization. He
said he was not ready for a vote as
he dicides to discuss the motion. Fur
ther action on the amendment agreed
to yesterday to eliminate American
representation on international COM
missions, also was impossible because
a complete list of pages which are
necessary in this text has not been
compared.
: Tomorrow the committee will re-
sumo the open hearing.
Senator Hitchcock has assured the
President that forty Democrats and
twenty Republicans will kill all the
amendments to the peace treaty made
by the Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee, including that giving Shantung
to China.
Republican leaders to-day admitted
that the Shantung amendment re-
mains in doubt, and that the vote in
the Senate will be close. But they de-
clare the Shantung amendment will
command the largest number of votes
and are hopeful it may win, though
the fifty textual amendments made by
the committee yesterday are probably
doomed, as are amendments that may
be made later
After the amendments were voted
yesterday relating to commissions in
which the United States was named as
a participant, Senator Hitchcock call
ed on the President and told him the
treaty was safe. His analysis of the
situation elated the President.
He said he expected the treaty to
be ratified by the last of September.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Make Preparations for
Metuchen Canal Meeting

Extensive preparations are beinss
made for the big canal meeting to be
held in Metuchen on September 5. Tha
Intra-Coastal Ship Canal Association
has arranged for the Westminister
Naval Scouts drum corps to take part
in the affair, and they will head the
parade that will march through the
tsreets of Metuchen before the meet-
ing starts. One OF the bus owners has
offered a bus for the conveyance OF
the boys to Metuhcen. The speakers
at that meeting will be Senator
Thomas Brown and Albert Leon.
A business meeting of the Canal AS
sociation will be held at the city hall
here tomorrow night
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Jury Case is Settled

That Sarah jacobson is the owner
of the property in the grocery store
run by Samuel Jacobson at S29 smith
street was the verdict found yester-
day afternoon by a six-man jury in
the district court. The case was
heard before Judge c. C. Hommann.
jacobson had been sued by Proctor
& Gamble, corporation, and having
won the case the firm levied on the
property In the store of the defends
ant. 1t was maintained by Jacobson
that the goods belonged to Sarah
Jacobson and the jury was asked 70
decide title. Sarah Jacobson was
represented by Jacob 9. karkus ana
proctor & Gamble by Jacob B. josef
son. a
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Name Won HaimhOusen New
German Ambassador to U. S.
,u The Associated Press.

By Ihe Associated Press
BERLIN, Aug. 26--Dr. Haniel Won
Hafmhausen, former consular of the
German embassy at washington, has
been selected for appointment as Ger
man ambassador to the I'm ted States,
according to authoritative informa-
ton today.
w. F. Solf Is ~the selection fo- the
ambassadorship for Great Britain and
Herr Radowitz, under secretary OF
state, for the Enthusiastically to
China.
Fritz August Thfel for German con-
sular representative in Japan, has
been rfcked as ambassador at Toxic
The appointment of the men selected
for Enthusiastically, It Is stated. de-
pends upon the attitude of the powers
in question. IL they send charges de-
affaires to Berlin, Germany will take
like action as to representation in
the capitals of such powers.
There is no mention at present OF
the selection of q German ambassa-
dor to France.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Adjutant General Asks for
Information on State Militia
Bu special Correspondent.


TRENTON, Aug. 27.-Adjutan
General Gilkyson has addressed a
communication to all State Militia Re-
serve organizations, formerly Home
Guard units, still in service asking for
Information as to the present strength,
attendance at drill and extent of the
activities Of each organization since
the signing of the armistice.
While there is no disposition to
hasten the disbandment of these Mill
tia Reserve units, the General says,
it is desired to close out the. records
of such of them which show by their
waning strength of numbers, attend
ance at drill and activities, that State
recognition should be withdrawn and
the units mustered out of the SER
vice. OF the 107 former Home Guard
Companies recognized by the State
during the war, so have applied to
date for permission to muster out.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
WILL NOT GALL
EXTRA SESSION
Governor Runyon Sets at Rest
All Agitation in Matter

By The A Associ0ted Press.
SEA GIRT, Aug. Ex-Governor
Runyon in a statement issued today
says he will not convene the state
legislature for the Introduction of
"every conceivable sort of legislation
nor for the injection of partisan
strife" which he says he believes
would be inevitable" None. of the
questions are of such pressing mo-
ment, he said. that they cannot await
the next regular session of the legis-
lature.
The statement referred to the three
most important matters for consider
alton for which a special session has
been urged-more thorough enforce
ment of the veterans preferment act;
suffrage amendment and the housing
problem. The governor saittd he was
in accord with these measures, how
ever.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Raritan Copper Works
Employees Honor Nurse

The employees of the Raritan Cop
per Works recently showed their
friendship for Mrs. Freda VanSyckle
and their appreciation of her kind
and efficient services rendered during
the past three years by presenting
her with valuable gold wrist watch
and purse of gold.
The presentation speech was made
by Manager A. G. Clark in the pres
ence of all the employees, who ex-
pressed in his remarks that the COM
pany and employees regretted very
much losing her services.
Mrs. VanSyckIe leaves to connect
herself with the Rush Institute of
New York City, which presents a
very broad field for one of her wide
experience, and she has the best
wishes of all for a successful career.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
TOWNS CAP PTURED
BY BOLSHEv|K|
Moscow Reports Victories Near
PetrOgrad and South Of VoIga
U The Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug. 27:-Pskov, south
west of Petrograd, has been captured
by Bolshevik forces, according to an
official statement issued at Moscow.
The Bolsheviki also claimed sue
cesses on the Volga In General Bene-
kines territory. They report the
capture of Kamismin on the Volga,
120 miles southwest of Sratov, by
their forces which are declared to be
advancing on Tzartzim, 100 miles
farther south on the volga.
In the district to the northeast of
Kamismin the Bolshevik statement
reports the reoccupation by Soviet
forces of the towns of BorissogliebslS
and Povorinf.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Half Of Fund Raised is
Pledged By Perth AmbOy

By The Associated ~ress.
NEW YORK. Aug. 27:-Thirty
thousand dollars, including $4,000
sent from Perth Amboy, NJ. j., was
collected or pledged for Jewish re-
lief in Europe at meeting OF the
Jewish Peoples Relief COMMITTEES In
preparation for a s20,000,000 nation
wide drive scheduled to begin in De-
cember. -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
italian Deputies to Act
On Peace Treaty Sept. 3

BR The Associated Press
PARIS, Aug. 27 (Havas) THE
Journal says that the peace treaty
will come up for discussion In the
Italian Chamber of Deputies Septeni-
Der 8. Sigaro says 1t is the duty OF
America to ratify the treaty, because
acceptance or modification of 1t con-
Germs not only the United States but
the whole of Europe.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Polish Insurgents in Si|esia

BIZ The Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 27-Polish insur-
gents in upper Silesia are surrounding
the German garrison in Myslowitz,
and that town is expected to surren-
der, says the Polish official COM
munique received here today. Re-
gardings other operations of Polish
forces, the communique says.
Our troops have reached Belsino
and are pursuing the enemy"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Mayor Dorsey Inspecting
Army Supplies In New York

With the purpose of inspecting and
investigating prices of additional army
surplus food supplies at the terminals
in New York City. Mayor Frank Dor
,sey made a trip this afternoon to the
NQuartermaster's Office in New York.
The Mayor said that he would place
orders for any kind of food that would
really bring saving to the residents
here. Condensed milk. canned goods
and possily army blankets will be in
spected by the Mayor, together with
any other attractive bargains.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
French Exercised Over
U. S. Warning to Turkey
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 27.-French officials
are much exercised over the warning
to Turkey that massacre of Armenians
must cease. which the United States
is alleged to have acted alone in send
ing to the Turkish government.
The subject has been under discus
sion in the supreme council, in which
it Is reported there was sharp criti-
cism of American interference in
Turkey through missions and other
wise, despite the fact that the United
States has shown no disposition to ac-
cent a mandate for the administration
of any Turkish territory.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Cool Wave for Day or Two

BIZ The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The cool
wave extending over the country east
of the Mississippi river, and which is
almost unprecedented for this time or
the year will probably continue for
day or two, it was said today at the
weather bureau.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
PRESIDENT WILSON PLANS TO START TOUR AT ONCE
Republicans Pick J. ~ Wester for Alderman at Large
American Reply to Mexico
Regarding Dispatch Of Troops
BIZ The Associated Press.

BIZ The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.lThe
American governments reply to Mexi-
cos protest against the dispatch OF
American troops into Mexico in pur-
suit of bandits who held two Ameri-
can aviators for ransom, was sent for
ward today, it was announced at the
State Department. officials declined
to discuss the contents of the note
saying that it probably would be made
public in Mexico City.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Wireless Reports Received

By Ihe a ASSOCtUIeu fTeoo.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 27:-Seventeen
flyers were picked up over night by
dispatches from the Bethka Field
Control Station. Lieutenant L. w.
Brown was in one of the seventeen
rescued planes and was forced to de-
scend at Canastota before noon. His
plane failed him. He was uninJured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Supreme Council Meets;
Discuss Hungarian Treaty

PARIS. Aug. 27:-The supreme
council of the peace conference met
this morning for consideration of the
peace treaty with Hungary. During
this week the council will hold morn
ing sessions only. and Premier Glenn
enceau and Foreign Minister Pichon
will attend the discussion of the
peace treaty in the Chamber of Dep
uties this afternoon. M. Clemenceau
has decided that the cabinet must be
present at every session of the cham
ber until the treaty is ratified.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27

John Lucas, sS2 Stanford street,
was picked up by Officer Egan on
Willock's lane at an early hour this
morning and taken to the office Of
DIR. George Fithan, where it was
found that he had badly cut lip
and sever body bruises. He told the
police that he had left a saloon on
Prospect and Fayette streets in
company with negro and that the
man had beaten him and robbed him
of $21. The mans condition was not
serious. The police are investigating.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Not Acceptable to Washington.
Ru The A aso0infad PresS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27-No In
quiry has been made of the United
States as to whether Hamiel Won
Haimhausen, former consular OF the
German Imperial embassy here. will
be acceptable as ambassador. b?t
there is every indication that this
government will not receive Hahn
hansen or any one else formerly con-
nected with the embassy under the
regime OF Count Won Bernstosf.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Was Forced to Land

BUFFALO, N. Y. Aug. 27:-Col.
w. C. Barker. the Canadian ace. was
forced to land at Williamsville. ten
miles northeast of here. last night,
when he lost his bearings in the
darkness, arriving at Curtiss Field
shortly after o'clock this morning.
Colonel Barker left for Toronto on
the last leg of his flight at S:34 A.
M
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
General Pershing Makes
Last Public Appearance
Rn rha Aasociated Press.

BV The Assoctdted FTesS
ing reviewed a French regiment OF
the Paris garrison this morning be-
fore the Hotel des Invalides and dec
Grated several officers and soldiers.
This was the last public appearance
Of General Pershing before his de-
parture for Brest. Sunday
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Reported to Have Resigned Suddenly.
r., -pba dsSocf1fed

HONOLULU. Aug. 27.-PauI Rein
sch, American minister to China, has
resigned that post, according to a
Toxic cablegram received by the Nip
pu Jill, a japanese newspaper here.
The cablegram said ne presented his
resignation Suddenly"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
NOTICE
The First National Bank OF Perth

A semi-annuaI dividend of (s) six
per cent has been declared. payable
September 1, 1919. to stockholders OF
record as of August 10. 1919. Trans
and reopen on September 8. 1919.
JOHN M. O'To0LE.
7sss-s-2s-25-27-as-sO..
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
American Minister TO China
Has Presented Resignation
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Paul s.
Rice, American minister to China, has
resigned His resignation is in the
hands of President Wilson. but it was
denied that he had presented it "sud-
denly" as reported in Japanese dis
patches in Honolulu.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27
Proclaim Martial Law
in Whole Of Hungary

PARIS, Aug. 27:-Martia1 law,
which was proclaimed in Budapest
few days ago, has been extended to
the whole of Hungary, according to
Havas dispatch from Budapest
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27

WOODBRIDGE. N. j.. BARGAIN
Best location. minutes to station
and trolley; big corner lot : room
of cash required (act quickl. Boynton
Brothers & Company. 81 Smith Street
7460-S-2e-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-08-27

Carpenter work ana jobbing prompt
ly attended to. Geo Fl. Thompson. 81
Lewis st. Phone 1909 w.
5474-6-z5-wed and sat tt.