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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
FEAR Of PLOTS
At CHRISTMAS
Hear Of Attempt to Include
Bombs in Mail
By The Associated Press.

DV 4 nc ASSOCfUttd ffGSS
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2O-Inves-
tigation into the activitcls of local
radicals was given added impetus
here today as the result of Il warning
issued yesterday by James Robinson.
superintendent of the Philadelphia
police, that local detectives have dis
covered a plot launched by radicals
in this city to spread terror through
out the country at Christmas time.
According to his information, the
superintendent said, 1t is planned TO
send national, state and city officials,
through the mails, death bombs
wrapped in packages to resemble
Christmas presents
1T Is the intention of this organ
ization," said Robinson, Ito kin or
MAIN every official in the country
whose duties have required them to
take an active part in the suppression
of Bolshevist and anarchistic move
ments in this country"
Details of the supposed plot have
been sent to government officials in
Washington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
President Wilson Calls New Industrial Conference
PUSH PROBE OF MANS STRANGE DEATH
Governor PrOcldinlS
Thanksgiving Day

TRENTON, Nov. 20-Governor
Runyon today issued a proclama-
ton calling upon all people of
New Jersey to observe Thursday.
November 27, as Thanksgiving
Day. He says the war is over, the
soldiers and sailors returned to
their homes and thanks should
be offered to the Creator for these
and other blessings"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
Name American Commissioner
TO Hungary; '. Grant Smith
Ru The Assgeiated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-U. Grant
Smith, charge d. affairs at the Ameri-
can Legation at Copenhagen during
the latter part of the world war has
been selected as American commits
sioner to Hungary pending the open
ing of regular diplomatic relations.
The United States thus win be repre-
sented automatically for the first time
at Budapest, n consul general having
been stationed at the hungarian CAPT
tai before the war while the embassy
was located at Vienna.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
REDS ROUTED
At vLAD|vOSTOk
Trying to Seize City They Are
Badly Defeated
Rn The Aaaociated Press.


VLADIVOSTOK, Nov. 1S.-The
tionary forces which tried to seize
control of this city have been defeat
ed and their leader wounded and cap
tured. The governmental forces con-
troll the entire city and have occupied
the railway station, the last revolu-
tionary strong hold. The execution of
prisoners has already been started.
General H. Guida, revolutionary
leader, was wounded and captured
and his followers were driven from
every point of vantage by govern
ment troops. Before the battle open
ed International policemen and three
American soldiers succeeded In gain
ing entrance to the railway station
from which they took two Russian
women who had been marooned
there since the fighting started. At
l o'clock there was burst of ma
chine gun fire against rebels holding
the railway yards and gunboats start
ed to drop shells on the station.
Some of the shells set fire to the
barracks of the American replace
ment battalion.
The attempted revolution started
Monday at s o'clock, when social
revolutionary Venmsto group pro-
claimed a new democratic represen-
tative government.
Allied troops patrolled the city and
American troops protected American
organizations. The United states
cruisers New Orleans and Brooklyn
under command of Vice Admiral
Rogers are lying in the harbor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
FREE HAND In DEALING
WITH CURTAILMENT OF
NON-ESSENTlAL WORK
BIZ The Associated Press.

DU 7 IWt d0SOCiWLtU F7TGSS.
CHICAGO, Nov. 20:-Regional
directors of railroads today had
free hand in dealing with curtailment
Of non-essential industries and un-
necessary passenger traffic and eX-
traordinary efforts to conserve the
nations steadily diminishing coal
supply were being made.
Except in the West Virginia fields.
upon which it was announced the
rest of the country would draw, there
was little hope today for increased
production The majority of the
425,00O miners who went on strike
nearly three weeks ago maintained
their disposition to disregard the
strike recall order issued by their
acting president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
Dutch Favor Alliance
u The 4 ssoctated Press.

By The A ssocidted Press.
THE HAGUE, Nov. 19:-Jonkheer
Ruijs Beerenbruck, Dutch premier.
told the second chamber Of parlia-
ment today the government was graf
flied by the chambers attitude on
the proposal of a military alliance
with Belgium. The Dutch govern
ment, he said, adhered to the princi-
pies of the League of Nations and
did not contemplate any military ar
rangement with another power.
For Thanksgiving Clothes; cash or
credit. NJ. Michaels & Co., 17S
Smith st. 1O269--l1 -1S-5tS
Electric Heaters. Kelly & McAlin-
den. 10369-11 20-5t+
p. A. Hdwe for Table Cutlery.
For Thanksgiving Clothes: cash or
credit. NJ Mlchaels & Co, f7S
Smith st. 1O269-11-lS-5t'
Immediate delivery of the new 1920
model X 5-passenger Bucks, at Frank
Van Syckles. Perth Amboy. n. ].
10321-11-19-2t*
Take Petes Bus Line to New Bruins
wick. 25 and 55 after the hour
I0263--11-1S-6t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
Two Naval hViatOrS Rescued
by Coast Guards at ROCkaWay

BIZ The 48SOCidttd PTeSS
ROCKAWAY. Nov. 2o.-Two naval
aviators were rescued by coast guards
from a plane that had been forced to
land in the ocean 20 miles north OF
Cape May yesterday 1t was learned at
the naval air station here today. En-
sign L. g. Noble and r. w. Thomp-
son, were flying from Rockaway to
Hampton Roads, when the plane de-
veloped engine trouble they were forc-
ed to descend in a heavy sea. The
plane sank soon after they were pick
ed up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
Governor Calls Conference
Of G. 0. P. Legislatures for Tues.

BIZ The Associated Press.
TRENTON, Nov, 20-Al call for a
conference of Republican legislatures
to be held here next Tuesday after
noon has been issued by Governor
Runyon. In his call the Governor
said: "It seems to me this Is a time
to call q conference of all Republican
members of the next legislature to
meet and exchange views and arrange
for the preparation OF such legisla-
tion as may best discharge the OBJ
legation of the party to the public"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
New Coal Strike
..-.as-LI n-

BIZ The Associated Press.
DENVER, Col, Nov, 20:-Colo
radios second coal strike within the
month officially will begin at O'Clock
Friday morning. The strike was call
ed by George o. Johnson, district
president of the United Mine Work
eIs of America, because of allegations
that not all the striking miners had
been taken back to work. The chief
grievance of the miners vas with the
Colorado Fuel 81 Iron Company,
largest producer in the state. which
announced that all men would be
taken back except those active in
promoting the recent strike.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

-Four blocks consisting of 1913
lots on Arnold Tract, north of
Hall Avenue, near new school
site. Inquire Ole N. Olesen, 43
Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
RECEIVE 8. O. 8.
FROM STEANER R
Roman, Bound for MarsielIes,
Reported in Distress
BIZ The Associated Press.

BU me A ASSOCtdted PTeSS.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20-"S. o. S."
calls were received here by the Coast
Guard Office this morning from the
steamship Roman, bound from New
York for Marseilles. Her position was
given as latitude 1885 North and lon
gitude $3.50 west, which is about $50
miles. east of Sandy Hook.
The steamship Roman left New
York November IT, with a general
cargo. She is owned by the United
States Shipping Board and registers
1875 tons. Later information re-
ceived through radio by the naval
communication service here Is that
the steering gear of the Roman has
broken down and that the ship Is be-
ing buffeted by rough seas induced
by high northerly winds.
At the office of the Coast Guard
Cutter Service, preparations were
made to dispatch cutter to the as
sistance of the ship in the event that
some other vessel nearer to hand
does not answer the radio call.
The Coast Guard Cutter Itasca has
been ordered from New York to the
assistance of the Roman. officials of
the service here said The Roman
carries a crew of thirty-two men, un-
der command of John Jessen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Radiator and hood covers for all
makes of cars at Clausen & Johnson,
143 New Brunswick Ave.
10309-11-19-6t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

For Thanksgiving Clothes: cash or
credit NJ Michaels & Co. 17S
Smith St 10269-11-1S-5t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Don't forget the barn dance at
Rogan's-Our Lady of Peace Roman
Catholic Church of Fords. THURSDAY
evening, November 20
1O262-11-1S-3t~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

For Thanksgiving Clothes: cash or
credit. NJ. Michaels & Co. 178
Smith St. 10269-11 -1S-5ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
1Q859--11-2O-1ts

Don't forget the barn dance at
Ropan's-Our Lady of Peace Roman
evening, November 20
iO262-11-1S-3tS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

In memory of our beloved son and
brother, Thomas Fimiani who was
killed a year ago today, while our other
two sons and brothers were hghting
in France. Gone but Impossible 70
MIR. AND MRS. D. FIilANl
AND FAMILY.
-2O-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
How Revolt Started.
E..ccn

By The Associated Press.
VIaADIVOSTOCK, Nov. 1S.-The
revolutionary movement against the
Kolshak forces started Monday. by
the social revolutionists group here'
under the Military Leadership OF Gen.
eral Guida, former commander or
Cecho-Slovak forces on the Siberian
front, was put down by government
forces this morning. General Gulda'
was wounded, when captured. The
government forces shortly before
noon today were in complete controi
of the city. In an. attack at dawn
they administered final defeat to the
revolutionary party, capturing the
railroad station where the rebels had
made their last stand~ Some of the
prisoners taken by the government
troops have already been executed.
The government forces were assist
ed in putting down the rebellion by
Russian gunboats in the harbor. The
allied troops in Vladavistok and the
allied warships stationed in the port
maintained their neutrality as did the
Cecho-SloVak forces.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
Cnttcr TO the Rescne.

BOSTON Nov. 20-Th coast guard
Cutter Acushnet left Woods Hole
today to proceed to the assistance of
the Roman, in distress off the coast
1t was estimated the Acushnet would
require twenty-four hours to reach
the Roman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
DISORDERS I'm CAIRO

CAIRO, Nov. 16.-Tcn persons
were killed and 100 injured, ninety OF
whom suffered Gunshot wounds in
riotous demonstrations which continu-
ed all day. The disorder was the
most serious since the disturbances
last March and April. Three police
stations were set on fire by mobs
which liberated prisoners and paraded
the streets British troops succeeded
in restoring order.
w. r. Jewell formerly or the Middle
sex Sanitary Laundry is now connected
with a hrst-class laundry-the Amboy
(signed) w. E. JEWELL.
1O366-1120-1t"
Electric Washing Machines Kelly &
McAlinden. lVdoS--II -ZV-St
IF YOU'RE HARD TO FIT
See our ready-made clothing in up
to-date styles; II guaranteed. f1shkin
Bros, 309 state st.
l0347-11-20-2t@
Electric Irons. Kelly & McAlinden.
10369-11 20-3t'
Insurance-real estate-mortFages--
Boyntou Bros Sc Company. g. Smith.
c667-7-26-
ELK Taxi Service
Phone 1913
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

P. A. Hdwe for Gas. Oil and Coal
Stoves.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Electric Toasters. Kelly & McAlln-
10$69-11-20-3ta
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Money available on first mortgage.
AIpern q Co.. Raritan Bldg.
10158-11-14-6t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Don't forget the barn ~ dance at
Lady of Peace Roman
Catholic Church OF Fords, Thursday
evening, November 20
10262-11-1S-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

p A. udwe for Clothes wringers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
FOR SALE

p. A. Hdwe for Ash Can Trucks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Don't forget the barn dance at
Lady of Peace Roman
Church of Fords. Thursday
evening, November 20
10262-11-1S-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20
U. S. Consular Agent Placed
in Penitentiary, Report Says
BIZ The Associated Press.

BV The A SSOcidted Press.
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 19-William
o. Jenkins, U. S. consular agent at
Puebla, was placed in the peniten-
tiary, according to advices received
here. Whether. opportunity was given
for bail is not known. but 1t is said
he remained In the penitentiary to-
night The arrest of Jenkins follows
a formal order for his arrest by the
criminal court Tuesday He is charged
with making false statements and
threatening poems, alleged to have
given discriminating evidence against
him.
Garage for 40 ears to rent. 740-744
State st. 1G277-11-1S-5t"
WANTED-Good team of heavy work
ing horses. Apply Haney Coal Yard. 54S
State st. 10233-11-17-tf"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Electric Washing Machines. Kelly. &
McAlinden. lO1bS-Il-ZO-St'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Electric Irons. Kelly e. McAlinden.
10369-1I- 20 St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

Insurance-reaI estate-mortgages-
Boyntou Bros. Sc Company. g. Smith.
c6GT-7- -26-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-20

See our ready-made clothing in, "
to-date styles fit guaranteed. Ffshki
Bros, 309 state st.
l0347-1l-20-2t@
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30

A letter was received in Richmond
1yasttsrdax from Claude N, Johnson. SON
Of Sergeant johnson. OF the police de-
partment. giving an interesting little
resume OF his itinerary over there.
He says:
Probably you Will be surprised to
know that was SO lucky to 60 through
Argonne wood and the ST. Mihiel sec
tor. and the only thing that happened
TO me was 4 little gas. which every
che else got that went into those
woods.
II was in a dngout near Dead Mans
hill for four days without food or
drink. The shells sounded like Sousa's
bond playing Home. Sweet Home and
It wasn't two or three: they were burst
ing and coming over from every d.
rection from some fifteen hundred Or
more guns.
sQuite a few OF my friends gave their
lives bravely In tho battle. Also. they
did on the last day. and most OF them
were from Richmond.
ION the night Of November 10
found myself and eight others In .
dugout above Hammeville. The Ger
mans shelled all around us and over
our heads. But be II known to every
one they sent over our boys sent In re-
turn ten or more. OF course we couldn't
sleep that night. for II seemed they
were trying to wake up the people In
America
= shAh never forget that aight. for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
IRISH DELEGATES TO
LEAVE NEXT TUESDAY

Washington, March 29.--The dis
tinguishcd Irish delegates named to
plead In Paris for Irela nti's free
dom win sail from New York next
Tuesday on the French liner, Tou-
rhine. Although originally - 'ted-
ufcd to sail Wednesday II was an
nouBeed hy offitiaaS of the tine to-
day that they hoped to move the
vessels sailing date "A day ahead.
The three members Of I.r.r's
mission will meet In New York
Monday and will make their head
quarters AT the tckcrbocker hos
tel until their honr Of departure,
Former Governor Edward r. Dunno
viii leave Washington. tomorrow
for New York. He will he Joined
there by Frank II. Walsh and
Michael j. Ryan.
At the state department today II
was announced that everything pos
sible was being done to expedite
the issuance OF the rcauircd pass.
ports. They will be ready late to-
night and viii he handed to the
members of the delegation by gov
ernr,ent offifials In New York
Monday morning.
Both Governor Dunne and
Chairman Walsh during their stay
In Washington. were the recipients
OF shcaycs OF kilograms from noted
men and women throughout the
country landing them for their cf-
fort To bring about the principles ~
free government for the typical
small nation OF the world"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
Republicans Display Indications Of Ac-
dvity Along Lines Of Readjustment
Of Commercial Conditions.
Representative Fordney Outlines Ten
tative Plans of G.. o. P. for Revival of
Business. Under New Situation Con-
fronting Country.

Washington, March 2s-"Tarif legislation meet the
war conditions is Of several questions OF major
importance that will confront congress the coming session.
esd Representative Joseph Tordney of Michigan in
|chSve interview today.
Mr. Fordney will be chairman of the ways and means COM
nttoe the next which originate all tariff and
|revenue legislation. .
There is now every indication every to believe
Ne continued that the few years may witness COM
mca struggle among the different nations struggle 70
REGAIN old markets and markets for export trade
that of American industries and the welfare OF
the American people will hinge in no small degree on our
tariff laws
This time seems that calls for sane sensible bust
action No man party greater than the nation
md seshnes and parsanshi stand in the Of
good government. 49,
my individual belief that tariff readlustments should be
made At the earliest opportunity this opinion fell is the
prevailing among members Of congress But the nature OF
change and the time for such legislation Is matter thas
HE majority should and will decide.
Appropration bills must be passed matters relating to
future the and will receive attention, cues
o the future of merchant marine ard the railroad
uation must be met stretch Of the imagination to
xe that the next session will be busy that congress
nv hard work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
Indemnities War
the Main Problem,
~
BY NAROTH HE.DTS.

Paris, March ca.~-T'nc 'st,ig
four" continue to hold closed ses-
sions twice daily. The latest re-
port II they have been unable 50
far to agree IN the Polish from
tiers. This means that Premier
Lloyd-Gcorge has not ret been
convinced Il II wise to include
pnExig and nearly 2 900 900 Ger
mans In the new Polish state.
1sermany's western boundaries
sccsn easier Il, settle. but not 80
the question OF lndcmnities. Tho
fc~vncr problem was Discussed a.
yesterdays sessions, when the
financial experts wero called In to
give counsel.
Tho question Of the Saar Wiley
In intimately bound up with that
Of indemnttics. New corbinn-
tioas arc suggested almost every
day. France needs money for the
damages wrought by the war, and
she needs the Saar coal to supply
AIslN tAkuuSl kAlN stAeffS 80 US N&Is
Germans ruined her principal coal
mines in the north.
At the same time Il Is not de-
nicsi TINT Vtc population OF the
Saar valley IL German. whose an.
.nexatior would not Ic In nce>orsi-
ahce with the new international
principles. French "hfg bust
ness" Is determined Ia get coal for
the Lorraine Smcltcrs.
It IL also worth pointing ont
that England Is n big cyro-'cr of
coal. During tho war English
periodicals suggested intrrna"
tionuI navigation on tho Rhine.
in order to enable English coal
lars7ss tn reach the Itorrnjne s-on
depnStss. t's stkc dA~--iing
whether Illinois or Pennsylvania
should supply the coaI for Michi-
gan ore. and when national bosin-
tinricS. in addition To business in-
teveSt. clash. it's a hattie royal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
GOOD OLD DAYS

DO yOu remember when Bill
Royal, Joe Bryan and Tom Page
had their law Offices over West,
Johnston & Co.'S bookstore. ut 01f
East Main street:
How nbont that public political
debate between Buck Royal and
Bailey OF Texas. when Royal,
waxing warmA said: s'Iemmc take
on my coat" IAN right" said
Bailey, with b smile. .sI'I make You
take on your vest and shirt before
I get through with you"
Recall when the old Estate" Of.
flee was on tho southwest corner
OF Ninth apd Main, and NixgsT
John used to .tOte" the forms
down stairs to the prcSs-room IN
his bead. One day Johns head
wont through the form. Carrying
the empty chase upstairs 10 the
composing room no reported 10
Captain O'Bannon: "Fpas. done
split dc little tarks. but saved Dc
frame"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
Rolsheviki Is Nut
to Be Cracked BY
Peace Conference
II Comes to Worst, Po1es,
Czechs and Rumanisus Can
Furnish Fighting Hen FOR
New Front.

Paris, March 29.-The pslcs
conference now Il conffonted
with this dilemma: TT 1us
either negotiate with the B6l-
sheviki or constitute = dslnite
front, with trenches and ba1bed
wire and all the other grim IN
dispensables Of real warfare.
from the Black Sea to the Hal
tic.
Opponents Of negotiation
with, and recognition u th0
Rolshevid declare that 20 NJ
together with the Reds would
be a sign Of weakness and fsar.
that cowardice does not assure
peace, and that it would mean
thro wing the conservative Ella
ments of Russia into the az1n6
of Germany, which would mean
another war with Russia and
Germany combined against thu
entente.
Opponents of the second
alternative say it means no I'm
mediate war: that the soldiers
are tired and will not fight tho
Reds: that the taxpayers win
not appropriate money; tha1
the fighting period Is ovsE:
that some agreement r1ust ~
reached sometime, and tha* ~
war weary world demands
peace forthwith 20 bugina
may DO resumed.
I. is no longer a sec1vt Hho1
Premier Lloyd George favogs
he first scheme, while the
French military leaders favuF
the second. As usual, s ~
President Wilson who must ID
the eventual "umri-e."
The French militarists -.
sert that not a single soldier G
no western allies Is needed foe
the new front, that tho Polag,
Czecns and Rumanians win fur-
nish the fighting rnen Wills
che western allies would fuY-
nish the high command. wh1a1s
means, Of course, Max1ha1
Foch. Uncle Sam i expected
TO pay the money.
It Is q serious question.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
Claude M. Johnson Goes Over
The Top on Morning Of Nov. 18th
Richmond Boy Gives Interesting Summary of His Itinerary
Over There During Last Few Days Of Rough Fighting When
He Was Gassed

building went up In the air. about
o.claclS,y< carrying. u.sexspsx ArpertcAns
with Il.
'pn November II at 8 A. NJ. we went
over the top. and II was there ! was
mt II o'clock when the great war ended.
AT 1850 the Germans were all over
the line. sinking hands.
Since the war closed, have been
managinG X company minstreIs and
we have been entertaining the boys
over here. ] have been In Germany
since the armistice"
Conrade Johnson gives his address
a. Base hospital. No. 2lo. A. p. o. 7S4,
A. E. f.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
HOUSEWIVES KICK.
OK PRICE OF BUTTER

Piftsbar-. March .s.---rae con-
ssantiv increasing cost OF butter is
too much for the residents OF the
many Pittsburgh suburbs who have
issued cali for mas meeting
Monday night. In which steps will
nc taken TO bring the matter before
tho federal government. A nation
wide boycott ~ being planned.
Nearly 500 women arc at the head
OF the movement