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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Reports That Efforts Are Be-
ing Made to UnSeat Prose-
CutOr Not Denied .
NOT IN THIS CITY YET
Circulated in County Seat---
Nothing Said in Matter by
Leaders; Choice Plum.

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. ST.
Persistent rumors to the effect that
petitions were being circulated IN
this city opposing the reappointment
of Prosecutor Joseph K. SGicker OF
Perth Amboy. were being heard
here today but efforts 10 secure
from Democratic leaders any state
ment which would either confirm or
deny these reports were fruitless.
Although none of these petitions
were actually seen by a NEWS re-
porter it was generally known that
there were such in CirculatfdA. Sew
eral prominent Democrats when
questioned as to. their knowledge of
any such petitions professed ignor-
ance of their existence.
According to the reports the petit
tions were not gotten up because of
failure on the part OF Prosecutor
Stricken to do his full duty but be-
cause the county prosecutorship is
considered one of the biggest poll
tical 'plums'' in the county and
should be handed out by the county
organization. The rumors were TO
the effect that no one in particular
was named on the petition, but it
opposed the remaining of Mr..
Stricken.
In order to learn If there was any
truth TO the reported presence Of
these petitions inquiries were made
OF Bernard NJ. Cannon, recognized
county leader: Thomas Z. .Hagerty,
chairman of the county Democratic
committee, and Prosecutor Stricker
himself.
County Clerk Cannon when Qucs-
toned disciaimed any knowledge of
any such petition and when told
that the reports were prevalent in
New Brunswick stated that New
Brunswick would be the place to get
any information"
When interviewed over tho phone
MI. Hagerty announced that he
"had nothing tc say and declined
to be quoted in any way. The ru-
lnors were to the effect that the
petition had either been signed by
or come from County Chairman
Hagerty.
Prosecutor Stricken admitted that
he had heard reports of these petit
lions being circulated but said he
had not, seen one of them. lie de-
clared that there was nothing for
him to say In the matter but he
thought it remarkable that the au-
thor of such a petition would refuse
to diyulge it's contsnts or admit that
he was the originator of the move.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
AIM To MAKE:
NEW YORK DRY
100 Prohibition Agents to
Ming|e With Crowds To-
night to Clamp Lid Down

NEW YORK. Dec. 31-One hum
dred prohibition enforcement agents
will mingle among the crowds in ho-
tells and restaurants along the
White Way" tonight and assist
celebrators to extend a dry welcome
to the New Year. The agents, who
will be split up into small flying
squads, were instructed to clamp the
lid down.
Managers of leading hotels have
ordered their employees not to handle
liquor ''in any way" and indication
point to a safe and sane greeting to
1921 instead of the revelry in years
gone by when it was deemed fash
ionable to launch New Year amid
the popping of champagne corks.
Hotels and restaurants report ca
pacity reservations. Dancing will be
the principal feature of the enter
tainments. An unusually large num-
ber of churches will hold watch
services,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
FEDERAL SHAKE UP WITH
new YEAR, G. 0. P. PLAN

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31:-With
the change of administration early
in the new year viii come the adop-
ton of a shakeup in federal depart
mentS, many rev faces in congress.
and a start on the legislative pro-
gram which Republicans are formu-
lating.
Occupying a prominent place will
be the peace program of the new
administration, including formal
ending of the state of war with Ger
many and framing of new CONNER
cial treaties.
Tariff and revenues legislation
have front rank in the Republican
program in the extra session which
President elect Harding is expected
to call.
Action by present congress is ex-
pccted to be limited to urgent busi-
ness, including appropriations for
next year, farmers relief measures,
government regulation of cold stor-
age and possibly establishment of a
federal budget system together with
preliminary preparations of legisld-
tion for the extra session.
Legislation in prospect for the ex-
ira session include that dealing with
reorganization of the government
departments. development of the
American merchant marine, revision
of Panama canal tolls. new army
and navy policies, disposal OF enemy
alien property seized during the war,
regulation of immigration and alien
land ownership. provisions for for
mer service men, ard the establish
ment of policies for close relation
between federal government and
business and labor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31

but who are home for the holidays.
The names of the participants have
not been announced. 4 water polo
game is to follow the meet. This is
u new sport which is being developed
| here. tonight's game being the first
to be staged in the local pool.
In the gym. at $3.50. there will be
| a specially arranged volley ball
| game between two teams consisting
| of business men above so years OF
age and under that age. The older
team. led by General Secretary Wal
| ter II. War;. will have George ".
| Sharp, Jr., Christian Nielsen. Charlie
| Stocker, Rev. Wilbert Westcott and
| Physical Director Schuyler c. Pew
in their lineup. The other team cap
tanned by Ellwood Johnson. will con-
sist of Herbert Rankin, Frank t'rado.
Joe Prantle. Francis Oliver and
George Dover.
The schedule of events tomorrow
follows:
"a. MO a. M. boys basketball
games.
10 a. m.-noon. vollcy ball: four
business mems teams.
10:30. boys short devotional New
Years service.
IL a. m, boys games and stunts in
boys rooms.
1870 p. M, Comrades VS.. Railway
Triangles.
. p. m. seven man championship,
ping-pong.
p. m.-4 p. M, indoor baseball
games; Leaders VS.. Business Men.
p. m. lobby game meet with
Railway boys.
p. ms p. M. track meet; Hi-Y
VS.. Employed Boys.
p. m, bows swimming meet.
1880 p. M. swimming meet; Sem
iors vs.. College team.
s p. ~. water polo game.
$3.50 p. m.. volley ball; Men over
Thirty VS.. Colts under thirty
years.
Bowling alleys and billiard room
will be open during the day.
Tomorrow being New Years day.
the post Office in the city will be
mail will be made, although the
usual collections will be made from
the various letter boxes. This is one
Of the DAYS on which the govern
ment gives the entire Nbrce. with the
exception of few men, the whole
holiday to themselves.
Dance at X. OF &. Tonight.
Everything is in readiness for the
cabaret and dance to be held at the
knights of Columbus house tonight.
The entertainment committee of the
club is confident that this affair will
be one of the most successful of the
season. Music for dancing will be
furnished by Ed. Clfford's band.
and there will be several acts OF
vaudeville, and a number of novel
ties on the program.
Yacht Club Event.
About thirty couples have ar
ranged for a dance and New Years
party at the Raritan Yacht Club to-
night. The committee which has
charge of the affair has arranged
several novelties and a joyful event
is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
City To Celebrate Birth
OfNelU Year With Many
Big Affairs On Program,

New Years will be welcomed in
has been customary for many years
toniSht-with the exception that
the hilarious gatherings in the
hotels will be conspicuous by their
absence. The churches have ar
ranged the usual watch might serv-
ices of song and prayer as an ap-
propriate means of ushering in the
new year. many organizations have
made plans for New Years eve
dances while private parties and
theatre parties will be numerous. At
the stroke of midnight the annual
clamor of church bells, factory
whistles, horns and every noise
making article will greet the first
few minutes of the new year. To-
morrow there will be many events,
including sports, open houses,
dances and theatrical performances
to interest all.
New Years Day tomorrow at the
local Y. NJ. G. \. will be observed
with the usual open house" policy,
all members and their friends, both
men and women, being invited 10
drop in any time during the NOM
ing, afternoon or night to witness
the activities or look through the
building.
The gymnasium will be the scene
of most of the activities although
the boys department will have
plenty of attractions arranged by
Secretary Fenby Scott and the bowl
ing alleys and billiard rooms will
be open for those who care for this
kind Cf sport.
There will be only a few minutes
from 8 o'clock i'm the morning until
10 o'clock at night when the gym
nasium is not in use for some kind
of sport.
Four specially picked business
mems teams will meet i'm a volley
ball match from 10 o'clock in the
morning until noon. After this
morning these teams will play every
Friday night after regular gym
class. The teams are comprised of
the following: Regulars, Johnson,
War;. Stocker, Jack Klein, Frank
Comings, Hermsdorf; Has Beens,
Rankin, Oliver, t'rado, Leeson,
Madsen, Hanson; All Stars, Peakes.
Nielsen, Westcott, Prantle, Wood,
Seaman: Never Was. Dover, Sharp,
Nathan GoldberSer Greiscn, sStrem-
lau and Black.
At O'Clock in the afternoon the
much talked of championship in
door baseball game between the
leaders senior squad and the busi-
ness men will be played. The lead
ers selected by Captain Clarence
Hoagand are Clifford Giliis, Walter
Garger, Bill Hoy. Hans Tonnesen,
Henry. Stocker, Dawson, Nielsen,
DAILY and Lesieur Captain. Chris"
Nielsen of the business mems team
has not yet completed his lineup but
expects to have the following:
Francis Oliver, Warter, Dover,
Greisen, Wood Leeson and john
son.
In the swimming pool at 1880
o'clock the representative senior
aquatic men are scheduled TO meet
former local swimmers who are not
colleges and prep schools
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
ROBBERS BREAK
STORE: WINDOWS
Many Pairs of Shoes Taken
From Both PIaCes---PoliCe
Have Clue 10 Robbers.

Two plate glass windows In stores
in his city were broken between i
o'clock and 1:40 O'Clock this morn
ing by large stones thrown by some
one. who managed to escape before
the arrival of the police. In both
cases several pairs of shoes We're re-
pltcd as missing. Chief of ponce
Burke has his men working on the
case today, and it is probable that an
old offender in this class of robbery
will be taken into custody before the
nd of the day.
Patrolman James Nolan, while
patroling his beat. on New Bruins j.
wick avenue. about 1880 O'Clock this
morning, noticed n window broken
in the store at 457 New Brunswick
avenue. The officer learned from
the proprietor that stone was
thrown through the window about
1:15 O'Clock. but that the offender
was not in sight when he came 10
the front of his store. =. Derasnii
is the proprietor of this store. and
1t is believed several pair of shoes
were taken from the window.
While standing at Smith street
and the Central railroad tracks
about 1885 o'clock this morning, Pa
trolman Lester Underhill heard a
crash of glass, and started runnlHE
towards the corner of Elm ana
Smith streets. Upon arriving at the
corner the officer found that some-
one had thrown big stone through
the plate glass window. on the Elm
street side of the store of Louis 1sen-
berg. The officer searched along
Elm street for some distance. but
was unable to find anyone.
A man living over the store or
larry Greenspan. across the street
from the Isenberg store. reported to
the officer that after hearing the
crash, he looked out the window and
saw man take something out or
the window and run up Elm street.
Officer Underhill notified Louis Isen-
berg the proprietor of the store. and
the window was boarded up. Isen-
berg reported that the window is In
sured and that one or two pair or
shoes were taken.
Officer Underhill received the fol
lowing description of the man, about
five feet, seven inches tall: weight
145 pounds; dark cap. khaki colored
coat and dark pants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
PILLAR OF FIRE ALIENATED
WlFE'S AFFECTIONS, He SAYS

BY The Associated Press
DENVER, Col, Dec. 31-Charg-
ing that the Pillar of Fire, religious
organization of nationwide scope, OF
which Alma White, of Bound Brook,
N. j., is founder, had alienated the
affections of his wife and defraudod d
him of his property, the Rev. Thorn
as A. Goode, former member of the
organization, has filed suit in the
district court for 100000 damages.
In his complaint Goode charges:
THAT Alma White, through fraud
and deceit, practiced on her follow
ers and the public. has amassed. a
fortune of S1,000,000.
'That she requires all her follow
ers to turn over to her all their
money and property and give their
entire time in service in her behalf.
'.That she acquires and maintains
a hypnotic influence over the mem
bers.
'"That she prevents her follows to
leave the organization by telling
them their souls will be damned and
they will go to hell if they desert her.
''That she discourages marriage
and forbids husbands and wives to
live together as such.
THAT she discourages the birth of
children
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
WILSON FIXES
ARMENIA Line
New Frontier Drawn by Pres
ident Cuts Less Deeply In
to Turkish Territory.
WHITE HOUSE DECLARES
Says the President Does Not
Plan to Push Arbitration at
the Present Time.
WHITE HOUSE DECLARES
By The Associated Press

by Inc Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. Si--Ths
new frontier OF Armenia on the
Turkish side was drawn by Presi-
dent Wilson at the invitation of the
allied premiers. cuts less deeply in
to former Turkish territory than
the extreme limits prescribed by the,
premiers. it was learned today at
the White House.
Tho note of invitation from the
premierS. asked the President to fix
the frontier in the Vilandes of Er-
zerum. TorbinZonde. Van and Bitlif,
but it was said that none of these
vilandes or provinces were included
in its entirety in Armenia. Roughly
the boundaries as drawn by Mr..
Wilson. extends from the Black
sea at point slightly west of Tire
pcli, west of Eelkat and Erzingan
through Midikan. west of Mush and
Bitlf and south of Lake Van to the
frontier of Azerbaiian.
The vilayets of Diardekir, Sivas,
Hartott and Adana sometimes
claimed by jealous Armenians were
not included in the Presidents
award nor was there any attempt
to draw the eastern frontier of Ar
menia contiguous to Georgia and
AZerbaijan.
The allies are understood to have
left the determination of this part
of the boundary for separate nego-
tiations with the trans s-Caucasian
republic of Georgis and Azerbaijan.
State department officers have
said that because of condition in
Armenia the President did not an
ticipate pushing the mission of arr
hitration between the Armenian
and Turkish nationalists, which he
accepted recently at the invitation
of the League of Nations.
The President is represented as
desiring to wait until the situation
in the trans Caucasian has clarified.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
GIRL SUICIDE
BY SHOOTING
Highland Park Girl, Is Years
Old, Shoots Herself With
Revolver; Cause Unknown
BY Staff Correspondent.

By Staff Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 81
The police of Highland Park We're
unable today to learn any motive
for the action of Miss Grace Mon
ahan, sixteen years old. of Metu-
chen road, Highland Park, who
committed suicide by shooting
shortly before 6 O'Clock last night.
The girl lived with her mother and
step-father, both of whom were re-
luctant to give out any informa-
ton to the police which would fur
nish a reason for the girls action.
The Monahan girls home is on
the northerly outskirts of Highland
Park, opposite Washington street.
According to the information Sc
cured by the police she appeared
20 be normal and satisfied early last
night, but went to her room short
ly before 6 o'clock, took a revolver
from a bureau drawer, threw her
self upon the bed and then shot
herself through the heart. A doctor
was notified. but she died before
medical assistance could be given
her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Elks TO Celebrate.

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4,
Benevolent and Protective order of
Elks, will celebrate the passing of
the old year with a dance and re-
ception at the club house in Madi-
son avenue tonight The affair will
be for the members and their fam
lilies. who have been invited. There
will be good music in attendance
and refreshments will be served.
Andrew Anderson. chairman of the
house committee, with the men,
bers of the committee, have arrang-
cd to entertain a large number on
this occasion
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
HELD FOR THEFT OF
AUTO IN THIS CITY

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. 81. -
James Payne, of Woodbridge, was
brought to the county iail he~o ut
morning by Officer John Murray of
Perth Amboy charged ,.I.n "a,
of an automobile belonging 10
Joseph Schlosberg, of Perth Amboy,
on Nov. 81. The car was valued at
$4,000 and was recovered in New
York city by New York detectives
Payne has admitted the theft and
declared himself ready to plea
guilty. 1t was madS known this
morning that Payne had stolen the
car of county treasurer William
Hilker some time ago, but as it was
recovered the charge was not press
ed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Wilson To Be SUorn In AS
Mdyor At Noon Tomorrow

At noon tomorrow Mayor Frank
Dorsey will turn over the key OF
the mayors office TO Mayor-elect
William c. Wilson and the 1921
council will take control of the city
government. The ceremonies viii
not he elaborate. but everyone i
welcome to be present at city hall
when the present mayor goes out
Of Office and the new one comes in.
There will be but one change in the
present membership of the Board of
Aldermen. Jonn Soiield. Republican,
being sworn in as alderman from
the first ward to succeed the new
mayor. who has represented that
section of the city on the council
for eight years. Alderman John j.
Clark, of the fifth ward. and Thorn
as Patten, of the third, both Demo-
Gratis. were reelected an November
and will continue in Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31

As result OF last Noyember's
election the personnel Of the alder
maic board will not be changed
as far as Republicans and Demo-
Gratis are concerned. there being
four of the former and three Of the
latter. They will be: Republicans,
Alderman-at-L John y. Wes-
ter; first ward. Alderman John So
field; fourth ward. Alderman Chris
tian Andersen, and sixth ward. NJ
derman Benjamin A. Itiedy. Dem
ocrats. second ward. Alderman Al
bert c. Waters: third ward. Alder
man Thomas Patten. and fifth ward.
Alderman John j. Clark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
SHIPPING BOARD OPENS
BIDS ON HOUSING PROJECT

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec 31-EiSht
bids for the shipping board housing
project over the country were epen-
ed today by the board but action
on them was deferred. They ranged
from 100000 to $3,156,000 and in
addition there were some fifty for
single houses and small groups of
buildings.
Charles j. Duns. of Collingswood.
n. j.. offered s3,156.O0 for the pro-
ject at Camden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Bank RObbcr Killed.

BY The Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 81. -
An unidentified man entered the
Peoples bank at Springfield. Tenn,
morning and making his way un-
observed to the bank vault helped
himself to $4,000 i'm bonds. He
stood off bank officials and wounded
an officer. Taking refuge in store
room, he was killed by officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
ESTABLISH OLD NATIONAL
COUNCIL AT FIUME
BY The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
TRIEST, Dec. 30-Establishment
of the old national council of FL
Tine, as a provisional government
over the city, was announced
there tonight. All terms laid down
to the Fiuman delegate at Abbazia
by General Caviglia have been ac-
cepted. These terms included, the
release of legionaires from their
oaths of allegiance to the regency
of Quarnero. abandonment of the
islands of Arbe and VeSlia in the
Gulf of Quarnero, restoration OF all
prisoners made by the legionaires.
and the surrender of oil arms and
munitions appropriated from the
Italian government and that all le-
gionaires not natives of Flume
should leave within five days.
Carpenter worn ana joboine promptly
attended to. Geo. n. Thompson. 81 Lewis
st. Phone l409-W.
se-t-- e. 2s- Wed Sat. tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
No Ban on Hip" Booze

By The associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. 31:--At-
lantic City cafes and cabarets have
made extensive preparations to cell
ebrate New Years eve despite the
absence of liquor. No order banning
hip pocket distribution of booze has
been issued by local enforcement
agents. Cover charges ranging from
50 to $40 are announced by the
boardwalk cafes.
Deputy Revenue Collector Will
liam Lafferty stated today that the
twenty-nine liquor dealers fined in
the county court yesterday for SELL
ing liquor in violation of the state
law, would probably be called upon
to pay a federal penalty in addition
to the state penalty. amounting with
revenue tax added to $5S1.50. This
would bring the total fine in each
case to well over $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
German Trade Improves.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Amer-
ican trade with Germany continues
to improve, the monthly statement
of the department of commerce to-
day showing exports last night oi
35,061, 900 as compared with $23,-
044,142 in the same month a yeai
ago and imports from Germany oi
s7.557,68S, as compared with So
212,S31 in November 1919.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Mrs. Harriet French

SOUTH RIVER. Dec. 31-Harriet
Van Deventer French. seventv-five
years old. widow of the late William
French, died this morning. Survived
by two daughters. Mrs. Henry Holt
hausen. of Sayreville, and Mrs.
Walter Let's, of South River. Flu
neral services Sunday afternoon 2
o'clock from her late residence. 156
Main street. Intcrment in the Mon
umental cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Use Liquor i'm Radiators.

y Ht -hssON4aFtu ~ FIrss.
WARE. MASS. Dec. 31.-Court
orders to destroy liquors have been
interpreted in a utilitarian way by
Officers here. The radiator of the
police automobile requires a con-
siderable amount of alcohol to keep
it from freezing on cold nights.
while chasing bootleggers, so that
plan for using the condemned evil
dence instead of denatured alcohol
has been adopted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31
Free Mail Deliveries.

WOODBRIDGE Dec. 31--Com-
mencing Monday. January 3. there
will be two free deliveries in Wood
bridge. one at $3.50 a. m. and the
other at 2:s0 p. m. At this time
all call boxes will be abolished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-31

NEW MAYOR,
WILLIAM e. WILSON, WILL
BE SWORN IN TOMORROW
At IL O'CLOCK AT THE CITY
HALL. ALL VOTERS AND
CITIZENS INVITED.