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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
FIRE DESTROYS
STORE At FORDS.
Grocery Shop and Dwelling
of Daniel 0roSz is Razed by
Flames Thursday Night.

BY Special Correspondent.
FORDS, Dec. 11-Fire Thursday
night destroyed the grocery store
and dwelling of Daniel Orosz, of
Dahl street. 1t was discovered by the
owner at about 10 o'clock in the rear
of the store, and he attempted to put
it out while one of the family sent
in the alarm.
The firemen were quick to respond
to the call but despite their hurried
efforts the building was mass OF
flames when they reached the scene.
Fire had burned away the rear of
the store and part of the second floor
when the firemen were able to fight
the blaze. 1t was useless to try to
save any of the building at this time
as the stock in the store was quickly
consumed by the flames. The entire
building was burned to the ground.
The total loss was estimated at
about $4,000, which was partly COW
cred by $4,000 by insurance. The
cause of the fire is unknown, but 1T
Is thought lamp in the rear of the
store had exploded
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
COUNTY GIVEN
S190,712 TAX
Is Share in Annual Levy on
Railroad Property in Mid
dIesex; Monmouth $28, ,666

TRENTON. Dec. 11-State Treas
urer William r. Read has appor
toned among the twenty-one coun-
ties the money received from the
annual tax levied upon the second
class railroad property in this state.
The total sum collected for distrs-
button is $3,613.13447. With the
exception of about $4,000 this is en-
tire sum collectable When the re-
mainder is received it will be appoT-
toned also. The amount due reps
resents the tax upon several very
small lines having second class prop
erty.
The largest amount unjaid on
December /, when the taxes should
have been sent to the state treas
urer. under the law, was $1,770.37
due from the Elizabeth and Trenton
railroad. The unpaid amounts have
been turned over to the attorney
general for collection. Following is
how Middlesex and Monmouth
counties share this year in the tax
just distributed: Middlesex, $780,
1919: Monmouth, S28,666.S6.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Perth Amboys delegates to the
National Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress which held it's annual conven-
ton in the New Willard Hotel In
Washington, ID. c., on Wednesday,
Thursday ad Friday of this week
have returned home with full re-
port of the work accomplished at
the convention. The Perth Amboy
delegates comprising Alderman-at-
Large John n. Wester, Mayor-elect
William c. Wilson, L. I. Madsen,
Jean du Bois, Peter c. Olsen, James
f. Mcclure and w. Parker Runyon
made a special effort to bring out
the Importance and need of the
proposed Intra- Coastal Ship Canal
from Morgan to Bordentown. n
conference with United States Sen
ator Joesph +. Frelinghuysen was
held by Aldermen Wester and Will
son at which the New Jeresy senator
promised to do everything in MS
power to aid the project.
The delegates who returned last
night selected Mr.. Mcguire as their
spokesman, he having copies of sew
eral resolutions passed at the con-
vention and excerpts of important
speeches. Mr.. Mcclure stated in his
New York Office this morning that 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
CONSTANTINE To
LEAVE MONDAY
Recalled Greek Ruler is Ex-
pected to arrive in Athens
Late Next Week.

BY The associated Press.
PARIS, Dec. 1l-Former king
Constantine whose recall to the
Greek throne was voted by the Pile
pie of that country in the plebiscite
last Sunday will leave Lucerne.
Switzerland, Monday arriving in
Athens late next week. This infor-
nation is contained in n dispatch
received from Athens quoting De-
metrios Gounaris, minister of war,
and Chief Protagonist. of Constan-
tine. i'm the campaign preliminary
10 the plebiscite.
Former King Constantine has re-
sided here since quitting Greece in
1915. Indications that he intended
10 return to Greece was given by
Constantine yesterday in a state
ment to the Associated Press. His
declarations appeared to be predi-
Gated upon resumption of the Greek
throne. and he emphasized asser-
tions that he had no i'll will against
the entente powers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
DEBATE ON IRELAND
POLICE IN COMMONS
TO START TUESDAY
Debate on Subject of Martial
Law in Southwest Ireland
is Now Wanted.
TO QUESTION CABINET
If it Came to Vote Would Test
Stability of the lloyo
George Cabinet.

By The Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 11--Debate on the
governments Irish policy is expect
ed to be opened in the house of COM
mons by liberal leaders next Tues
day. Announcement of martial law
in southwestern Ireland made By
Premier Lloyd George before the
house yesterday was accompanied
by information that debate on the
subject was not desired. but 1t ap-
pears probable the lower house OF
parliament may be called upon to
decide whether the cabinet plan re-
garding Ireland is to be carried into
execution without the acquiescence
of the legislative branch in the gov
ernment,
This Question. should 1t come to
vote, would test the stability of the
Lloyd George cabinet. Although the
declaration of martial law in Ireland
has been decided upon by the pre-
mier and his colleagues the door to
negotiations between the govern
ment and the Sim Fein has not been
closed. Sim Fem members of par
lament who desire to come to Loii-
don to discuss means of ending the
disturbing situation in their island
are offered safe conduct, but men
against whom charges of crime have
been lodged will not be granted this
concession.
Amnesty for men arrested or ac-
cused by Crown forces in Ireland has
been insisted upon by intermedia :
ries. who have been at work trying
to bring about an understanding be-
tween the government and the Sim
Fein. Mr.. Lloyd George, however,
holds that amnesty must await y =
toration of peace. and 1t Is the Il :
, preston that until such time the>
| will be no interference with the meN
! who are attempting to bring int
| tho court Sim Feiners alleged to b.
responsible for outrages.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
REFUSED To BUY
CHILD CLASSES
Father is Fined S. in Police
Court for Failure to Buy
Proper Glasses for Child.

Recorder Harold T.. PickersSill
had a strange case before him in
his court last night, said to be the
first of it's kind in the history OF
the local court. George Karisten of
291 Alpine street was the defendant
in the case, the charge against him
law in not purchasing proper eye
being one of violating the schoo.
glasses for his daughter. and the
complainant was made by Louis
Wainwright. attendance officer OF
public schools of this city. The re-
corder fined the man IS after he
had shown a receipS~for part pay
ment on a pair of spectacles.
The defendants daughter, ii Is
claimed, after an examination by
the school doctor was found to be
badly i'm need of spectacles. the
physician reporting that the con-
dition of her eyes warranted the i'm
mediate purchase of glasses or the
child would go blind. The father
refused to purchase same. even
though the grandmother of the
child agreed to pay part.
In court last night the man adj
mitted that he refused to purchase
the spectacles, but claimed that the
refusal was not made to defy the
school board. but was because OF
the fact that he did not have the
money The man produced re-
ceipt showing a payment on pan
of glasses and the recorder let the
man off with IS fine and warn
ing not to refuse to purchase neces-
sites of this kind in the future.
There have been cases of parents
refusing to send children to school
before the local recorder, but this
case is the first of its kind to be
heard in the local court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
YACHT CLUB HAS
bic GALA NIGHT
Smoker and Feed Enjoyed by
Large Gathering = 8 Per-
formers on Program Given

1t was a gala night at the Rari-
tan Yacht Club last night swhen
about $50 members gathered for the
final entertainment and smoker for
the year. The entertainment COM
mittee, of which Stephen +. Somogyi
is chairman, did itself proud by the
talent it provided, the smokes were
good and the, feed" all that could
be deserved.
There is a free and easy sociability
about these yacht club events that
make them worth attending. A feel
ing of good fellowship prevails and
pains are taken to see that every
thing is of the highest class worthy
of the reputation enjoyed by the
yacht club.
Last night there were eight per-
formers and they all acquitted them
selves well. The top liners were,
without doubt, Roach and Free, a
clever combination of Irish wit and
Swedish folklore, and Bob Martini.
who with his clever tricks and exhi-
bition of telepathy had the audience
woozy before he got through.
But equally enjoyable were the
funny Irish stories told by Bob
Willis, the songs and dancing by
Bette Hale, the songs by Hilda Rem
nard, and the violin and singing by
Louise and Jean.
1t was all one great, rolicking eve
ming, the members of the club sit
ting about with their varigated paper
hats on added to the picturesques-
ness of the event.
The yacht club has had a most
successful year; its facilities have
been increased and at the same time
it's debt has been reduced substan-
TALLY. With such events as was
given last night to entertain the
members there can be no tagging of
interest. 1t was the unanimous
opinion of those VINO attended last
night that such entertainments must
be continued.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
UTILITY BOARD DEFERS
TEN CENT FARE PLAN:
TO HEAR CASE JAN. IS
Public Service Had Proposed
" to Put the 10 Cent Fare In
to Effect January |.
BOARD P0STP0NES PLAN
Chairman Says He Will Not
Pass Upon Plan Until Court
Fixes the Boards Status

TRENTON, Dec. 1.-THE Public
Utility Board has fixed Thursday
January IS, at its Offices in Newark,
as the date and place for a hearing
upon the application of the Public
Service Railway Company and the
Public Service Railroad for respec-
tive increases from a seven to ten
cent fare on the trolley lines and
q rate of from two and one-half to
three cents a mile on the railroad
line. In the meantime the board
announced today that it has sus-
pended the ten cent rate proposed
and the increase on the railroad un-
ill April the first of next year pend
ing the outcome of the hearings be-
fore it on the increases which the
two companies have asked for. The
hearing at Newark on January 10
will start at 1920 in the morning.
The Public Service railway an
nounced the other day that it pro-
posed to put the ten cent fare into
effect January the first. The action
Of the utility board, therefore, post
pone this plan of the company for
three months. In the meantime, in
fact even before the date of the
hearing, January 13, it is expected
that the supreme court will have
GlSpOSeQ OF the status Oh the IOur
members of the present utility
board, either declaring that they
were properly removed by the gov
e.nor or that they have a right to
continue in office. However, it is
hardly to be expected that the court
Of errors will have passed upon the
question by then, unless there are
plans on foot to have the chancellor
call special session of that body
to hear the appeal which is expect
I'd to be taken following decision
If the supreme court.
There seems to be a feeling that
he supreme court will uphold the
Governors action especially in view
If the policy of the legislature dur
ng recent years 20 confer upon the
executive Office the power of remov-
ng public officials for reason where
5hey were created by statute ana do
lot come under the impea chment
2 clause of the state constitution.
Speaking here when the Public
Service advised the aUtility Board OK
te intention 80 increase the fare tc
ten cents. Chairman Slocum, of ,he
Board. declared: II FOR one do not
propose TO pass upon any such rate
mil l have heard from The courts
Z the state whether We are 20 be
upheld"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
To OPEN BANK
At WOODBRIDGE
National Bank Will Start Bus
mess Wednesday, John F.
Ryan is President.
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Dec. IL. - The
Woodbridge National Bank will open
it's doors at 1913 Main street for busi-
ness at o'clock on Wednesday, Dec
ember Is. This is a new enterprise
for this place, and is in keeping with
the campaign for doing business
with the established houses ana
stores in this place.
A special invitation has been eX-
tended to the general public to in
spect the interior of the bank on
Tuesday afternoon, December a.
from to 6 o'clock. The officials in
vite the public 10 look into the new
institution so that they will become
acquainted with affairs of the bank.
1t will have an interest depart
ment paying four per. cent, and VIII
pay two per cent, on all accounts
over $500. The Christmas club will
be started on Monday. December 20.
The officers are John F. Ryan,
president: Frank j. Larsen. vice
president; Thomas B. Murray, cash
ier.
The board of directors are John
+. Ryan, Frank j. Larsen, w. Guy
Weaver. T. II. Gallagher. DIR. Joseph
Mark. Steven Galaida and J. II. Con-
cannon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
ST. PETERS MEMS CLUB
ELECTS: HAVE SMOKER

The annual election of officers
was the feature of the smoker of
the Mems Club of st. Peters church
last night. Those chosen for the
year 1921 are: Joseph Il. Quick.
president; William c. Peck, vice
president: Thomas A. Trueman,
secretary. and u S. Garrison, treas
urer.
Following the election of officers,
Arch Deacon Rowland S. Nichols, of
Toms River, gave a very interesting
address on the Philippine posses
sions of the United States. The
Arch Deacon served considerable
time in the Philippine islands while
in the United States army. Refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
Waterway Delegates Back
From Washington; Acted
For Intrd-Coastal Canal

would be impossible for him to give
this data to the NEWS until Mon
day. as all his notes and papers were
at his home in this city.
Aderman- at-Large John N. Wes-
ter and mayor-elect William G. Will
son went to Washington on the con-
gressional limited Tuesday, the same
train on which was the widow of the
late lord mayor of Cork, Mrs. Ter
rance MacSwiney. Neither of the To-
cal men were aware of the presence
of Mrs. MacSwiney until they reach
ed Washington where huge crowd
had gathered at the station as vel
come. Mayor Wilson in des-
cribing the arrival of the train in
Washington. jokingly said that the
national capitals residents certainly
knew how to welcome a couple OF
Perth AmbQy waterway delegates.
Following the reception at the sta
ton, Aid arman Wilson said, a parade
was conducted out Pennsylvania
avenue in which 5000 or 10000
marched.
The delegates returned to this city
from the capital late last night, Mr..
Runyon remained over in Washing
ton, however. Charles Bloomfield,
of Metuchen. was also a delegate at
the convention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
HAVE LUNCHEON MONDAY

A membership luncheon will be
held by the Chamber of Commerce
at the Madison Hotel Monday noon.
1t is arranged that this meeting take
only an hour, but in this time vast
amount of business will be brought
and at least considered if no action
is taken at this time.
Following this. on Tuesday night
the committee on parks and play
grounds will meet in Secretary Bak-
ers Office in the Board of Trade
Building Tuesday night and some
definite action will be taken on this
subject as well as city planning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
northwestern
BODY ELECTS
T. Jorgensen Elected Pres
ident of Improvement As:
sociation; Event Tonight.

The eighth anniversary celebra-
ion of the Western Improvement
Association will be held tonight in
the Western Improvement Associa-
tion Hall in Brace avenue. The af-
fair will include supper and dance.
The supper will be served at 8
o'clock. For eight years the asso-
citation has worked for the benefit
and improvements needed in the
northwestern section of the city, and
as many of the things on which they
-have centered their efforts have
been obtained, this makes the cele-
bration tonight a fitting close for
the eight years the association has
been in existence and also marks
the start of the ninth year of work.
The committee in charge of the
anniversary celebration consists of
NJ. j. Dinesen, S. p. Stark, J. L.
Jorgensen. NJ. III. Madsen and Chris.
Rasmussen.
Last night the annual meeting of
the association was held. The prin-
cipal business transacted at this
meeting was the election of officers
and the association voting in favor
of a city planning committee for
Perth Amboy.
The officers elected for the year
1921 follow: President, j. T. Jor-
gensen; vice president, S. p. Stark /;
secretary, NJ. II. Madsen: assistant
secretary and press committee, j. p.
Ryan; treasurer, z. S. Jessen: as
sistant treasurer, r. Mathiasen;
working committee, Rasmus Han
sen, NJ. ]. Dinesen. n. p. Hansen, j.
p. Ryan, Marno Hansen; trustees,
NJ. J. Dinesen, S. c. Jensen and n.
P. Hansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
Gets Writ of Error

BY stan Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. Ii
Senator Thomas Brown has obtained
a writ of error in the case OF Frank
Magyar, Steve Vukcevich and Mike
Subetich, who were sentenced yes
terday by Judge Daily to serve six
months in the county work khouse and
each pay a fine of 800 upon their
conviction for subOrdination Of per-
jury in connection with the Perth
Amboy vice cleanup. The men had
been acc used of influencing Steve
Szanto, of Fords. to testify that his
daughter was Is years old when her
correct age was IA. The men are
still in jail, but it expected that the
$4,000 bail will be furnished them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
PITIFUL STORY OF NON
SUPPORT TOLD IN COURT

A pitiful story was told by the
sixteen year old daughter of George
Belago Of $50 Market street, who
was arrested last night by Patrol
man Michael Fitzpatrick on a
charge of not supporting his chill
dren. in regard to the condition of
their home. The child stated that
there was no furniture in the house
no bedclothes and that there was Il
scarcity of other necessities, which
caused her to leave the house. Re-
corder Pickersgill remanded the
man to await an investigation of the
case.
Belago's wife is in the insane
asylum, and according to the COM
plant Of his sister-in-la Mrs. Bal
les of 279 Bertram avenue, he has
not been supporting the children,
drinking quite often. The man sta
ted that he has one seven year old
child living with him at present
p. A. Hdwe. Tor Bread and Cake Mixers
~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desire to thank rela-
tives and friends for sympathy extended
them in their recent bereavement. the
death of their sister. Anna IL. Meng;
also for beautiful flowers. Also Rev. l..
" Bushman for comforting words.
Signed.
MISS MARY MENG AND BROTHER.
HANS 22620-i2-1i-1tS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

PERRY in Woodbridge, y. j., on
Dec. 10th 1920. Frank /. Perry
in his GSth year of his age. Flu
neral services at his late resi-
dence, III Railway avenue,
Woodbridge, y. j., on Sunday,
Dec. 18th 1920 at 4 =. NJ. to
which the relatives and friends
are respectfully invited. Interment
at convenience of the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
IS INDICTMENTS TO Be
HANDED JUDGE DAILY

BY Staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. Ii
Fifteen cases will be returned to
Judge Peter F. DAILY by the grand
jury Monday after which this jury
will be discharged by the court. A
banquet will be held at the Packer
House in Perth Amboy immediately
after they are discharged. The
new grand jury for December which
come in on Tuesday. will be sworn
in by Justice Bergen and will take
care of twelve cases that are sched-
uled to come up before it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
$500 REWARD

The undersigned will pay
$500 reward for information
leading to the arrest and con-
viction of the men who dyna-
mited the steam shovel in our
clay mines at Woodbridge, n. ].
about / A. NJ. Dec. 2nd,
1920.
THE ANNESS & POTTER
FIRE CLAY co.
Woodbridge. n. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF the shareholders of the
EUTX NATInNAI RANK

For the election of directors will be
held at the banking rooms. $50 Smith St.
Perth Amboy. New Jersey, Tuesday. Jan
nth. 1921. Polls open from IL o'clock
Z. c. AXTCIT.
Cashier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
Miss Edna Iycrson


Miss Edna Iverson, Is years old.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Iver-
son, of 427 East avenue, died at the
city hospital this morning from in
juries she received two weeks ago
when she fell down cellar stairs at
her home. DIR. George w. Fithian
attended her at the time, and the
young woman remained at home un-
til she was taken to the hospital last
Sunday. She suffered internal ip-
juries from which she died. Besides
her parents. she is survived by sew
eral brothers and sisters. Arrange
ments for the funeral are being
completed.
Why not give her a picture this year.
Braidwood's Gift and Art Shop. "a Smith
st. 2s549-Is-s-tfs
r. 4. idwe. Tor Razors. Razor Strops
"a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
40 PER CENT. DISCOUNT ON SHOES

Monday. December 18th is the day of
the 40 Per Cent. Discount Sale which
orings all mems womens and chldrens
shoes far below ahe level of pre-war prices
The 90 per cent. discount sale also ends
at closing on that date. 1t pays to shop
NOW at Steinbach's, Asbury Park.
22613-12-11-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
WOMEN I'LL, POSTPONE
WASTE PAPER DRIVE HERE

The campaign of the board of
managers of the Day Nursery has
ended today for short period. This
step was due to the fact that two of
the women of the board are i'll and
are unable to care for the activities
of the campaign for funds for the
nursery.
The results of collections made
SO far are very pleasing to the
board. One ton and a half of maga-
zines have been recorded, and six
tons and half of newspapers have
been received. This will pay the
board well for theft efforts in behalf
of the Day Nursery, and they feel
that when they are able to renew
the campaign at some later date
they will be able to get still better
results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Our entire stock of mems, women's and
children's high and low shoes for evening
street or sports wear are sacrificed in a
double discount sale in this department.
Monday, December 18th. The general 20
per cent. discount sale also ends a clos
ing on that date. Steinbach Company.
Asbury Park 226l3-12-11-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Carpenter worn and Jobrine promptly
attended to. Geo. II. Thompson. 81 Lewis
Il. Phone l403-W.
<.i-6-25- Wed. Sat. tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

p. A. i.dwe. for Mounted Pyrex: Pyrex
Gift Sets, etc. l2-o-tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Christmas Picture Framing at Eraid-
woods Gift and Art Shop. "a Smith st.
295Jl-l2-9-11s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Do you know there's a wide awake Gift
shop at "a Smith 81. LogicaIly-the best
place TO look for a Gift.
2.s5i--l.-.-11A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

VIII heat your house with steanl no,
water or pipeess furnace on monthly
payments. F. ]. Larkin. 219 Madison
Ave. Tel. 742. 10-e0-tf. NJ. w. s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Christmas Cards at Braidwoods Gift
md Art Shop. 81 Smith St.
.2551-12-9-11'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

p. A. Hdwe sjr Carving Sets, Table
Cutlery. etc. I--9-ti
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
LAST DAY OF 20 PER CENT. SALE

LAST DAY OF 20 PER CENT. SALE
Monday. December 18th is the last day
of the general 20 per cent saving at
Stein bachs. Asbury Park. A double dis
count. 40 per cent. is In effect on all
mems. women's and childrens shoes until
Monday at closing 226l3-I2-l1-lt'
Braidwood's Gift and Art Shop has the
fiie G'fi you're looking for. "a Smith st.
2e55l-12-9-Iis
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

Pre- War Prices on Tire and Tube Repairs
Your Telephone Our Nearest Service
Station
Phone 1873 Let George Do II
Fires Changed Fr0-0 Rim Free
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

p a. Hdwe. for Electric Percoiators
Grills. Heaters. Irons. Washers. Vacuum
Cleaners etc. I2-9-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
LAST DAY or 20 PER CENT.

Only one day remains to take advantage
OF the general 20 per cent. discount cut
and the double discount of 40 per cent. on
all mems women's and chldrens high
and low shoes at Steinbach's. Asbury
Park Both sales end at closing. Monday.
December 18th .26l3-12-il-1ts