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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

got off at Manhattan Transfer. He
denied the remarks about the bag.
Kron was called back. He
denied different statements made by
the defendants previously.
For the defense Ernest To1shini
was recalled. He testified that ne
never had been in Brooklyn and that
he had no quarrel at any time with
Jersey.
Kron testified that T%onghini and
Jersey had had a very bad quarrel
at which each one Threatened to do
up the other. Tonghini denied this.
Andrew Peterson, a taxi-cao
driver, was called in rebuttal. He
was present at the trial Monday and
he claims that when he first came
into the court room and saw kron
he recalled a time that he had taken
Kronin and another mar to Newark,
or had started to Newark. on April
% or %. but his taxi cab broke
down at Avenel. necessitating the
towing of his machine back to Perth
lAmboy. This fact was brought out
to contradict the statement by the
state witness Kron. hat the last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
CLAIM THEY WILL IDENTIFY
MAN IN KIDNAPPING OF BABY

BY The Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Alden
tity of the man arrested at Egg
Harbor, n, j.. in connection with
the kidnapping of twelve-months old
Blakely Coughlin. from the home
Of his parents in Norristown, Pa.
June 2. was expected to be made
known today.
Beyond admitting the arrest was
made and expressing the opinion
they had the right man. federal
agents so far have furnished but
little information. II was reported
the prisoner was being held in Sc
ciusion in south Jersey and was
closely questioned as to whether he
was implicated in the actual abduc-
ton. The same report said the man
confessed to sending letters to the
Coughlins claiming to have the
child and demanding money for mis-
return.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

time he had been in Perth Ambps
was Christmas eve of last year.
The state called for the reeoft
showing Of this trip. but the defensz
was unable to produce this. BaFif
Wilentz, of Senator Browns Office
took the stand and testified he hos
endeavored to get the record BY sub
poenaeing the proprietor OF the
place, but he was unable To find fft
record. Wilentz also admitted ~
had talked with Mrs. Kron IN ~
effort to ret her husband to retree
the statements he had made, but NJ
denied that this was done under
threat. Wilentz was cry free W1f1
the statement that he thought kron
up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

ants, pointing out how they made a
great effort. together with their
friends and families to learn Of
their whereabouts on the nights IL
IS alleged the robbery took place.
for which crime they have been
charged with.
The case continued all day Mon
day and yesterday and was closed.
as far as the evidence was concern
ed, yesterday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock until . o'clock this morning
to allow attorneys on both sides to
sum up. after which Judge DAILY
charged the jury.
Practically all OF yesterday after
noon was taken up In corroborating
the alibis that had been put forth By
both defendants. The final testi-
mony given by Ernest Tonghini, n
of the defendants. was relative to
the bank books which Prosecutor
Stricken endeavored to have intro
duced into the evidence, but to
which Senator Thomas Brown
strenuously objected to. Judge DAILY
ruling in favor of Mr.. Browns OBJ
lection.
Ernest Tonghini admitted that
his bank books had been handed to
Anton Massopust. of Perth Amboy,
to secure Massopust for the $4,000
bail which he put up for Frank Jer-
sey. Although Tonghini claimed
that he and Jersey were only casual
acuuaintances he said that when the
man was arrested he felt sorry for
him and II he was innocent ne was
willing to furnish bail for him.
Prosecutor Stricken questioned
Tonghini at length to ind out
whether he remembered the condi-
ton of the weather on the night Of
December 81 or %. at the time
which they attempted to furnish an
alibi. He questioned him as TO
whether there was snow and ice on
the ground. Tonghini could no re-
member, but the prosecutor was
persistent in trying to get a reply to
his query. Finally Tonghini turned
to Judge DAILY and asked him II he
could ask Prosecutor Stricken a
question. He fred right back at the
prosecutor whether he remembered
whether there was snow and ice on
that night. He even went a little
bit further with Mr.. Stricken and
said you can't tell me how much
you got in your pockets now"
The next witness was James Ger
star, a barber at PSI State street,
for whom Jersey was employed on
the nights of December 81 and 2S.
This man corroborated Jerseys
story that he had worked from s
o'clock in the morning to 1880
o'clock that night.
Another man on the stand was
Nick Reeves, proprietor OF
restaurant on State street. between
Jefferson and Smith streets, Perth
Amboy. He testified that Jersey was
IN the habit of coming into his re-
staurant every night he worked, al
though he could not remember the
night of December 81, to say whether
he was there or not.
Miss Helen Rose. 267 Elm street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
LET CONTRACT
At So. AMBOY
John F. McGovern to Con-
struct Storm Sewer in Bor-
dentoWn Avenue.

BY Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 4.-True to
habit the common council met last
night converting at 9:45 or in the
words of Jim" Hackett, ninety
five minutes after eight" Despite
the fact that Mr.. Hackett maintains
he is no longer a member of the
council his name is called on every
Vote.
Upon a motion by Councilman De-
aney the regular order of business
was suspended and the council pro-
ceeded to receive bids for the con
struction of the storm sewer on Bor-
dentown avenue Two bids were re-
ceived. John +. McGovern, of New
Brunswick, submitted a bid for $780,
Cobb and T. II. Riddle of the same
city was slightly higher with $780,
717.50. A recess followed when the
bids were audited and tabulated.
Upon a resolution Mr.. McGovern was
awarded the contract for $20,5S5.9O.
This was slightly lower than the
total of his original bid there having
been some error.
A communication was received
from Warren H. Smock attorney for
Allen Frost, who claimed damages
against the city for an accident that
occurred on Stevens avenue on June
10. Inc OIIlIluIACdllO GLalCa tAAh
there was a large hole with abso-
lutely no protection. The car dur
ing a severe wind storm crashed In
to the hole doing $460.30 worth OF
damage. The communication was
referred to the city solicitor.
A communication was received
from Mayor Gordon urging that h
council take some action against
the unnecessary use of whistles on
n fhn NnNF
York and Long Branch railroad.
Following out this suggestion the
clerk was instructed to commune
cate with the superintendent re-
Questing this nuisance abated.
Mayor Gordon named Charles Sa-
fran as a member of the sinking
fund commission for a full term.
The action of the mayor was con-
firmed.
Mayor Gordon submitted the
names of Francis p. Coan and
Che library board. The appoint
ments were confirmed.
A letter of protest against the
present cor ditions of storm sewers
and receiving basins at Pine and
Bordentown avenue. The COM
munication was signed by several
property owners in that vicinity who
stated that it meant a great deal or
expense in keeping their property in
order.
John White was named as Cog
warden for the 1920 seaso with
full power, on a motion by Council
man Kress.
On a motion by Councilman Kress
the city clerk was instructed to
communicate with the Monmouth
Lighting company i~nstructiug them
to place a light in the center of Fer
ris street between Pine avenue II
Feltus street.
Last night was the time set for
the public hearing on the grade of
Ferris street. No persons appeared
for or against the proposition SO an
ordinance will be adopted at the
next meeting of the council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Boy Scouts

The fortnightly gathering which
takes the place on the Boy Scout
schedule instead of the regular troop
meetings during the summer, was
held at the Copper Works Field last
night with a large representation of
scouts attending. Trady ID. Warning,
Fritz Abegg, Mark r. LETTER and
Glenworth Sturgis were guests. Scout
Commissioner j. n. Pyster was pre-
sent, and Scout Executive L. o.
Heinold was in charge of the activ-
tiles.
The regular athletic games were
heartily entered and a few of the
scout specialties" demonstrated. A
wall scaling contest demonstrated
how the local scouts have become
able to overcome high obstacles IN
a short space of time and the keen
contests resulted in one group of six
boys scaling the twelve foot wall in
slightly more than one minute.
The meeting commenced at 1880
while it was still light, but as 1t be-
came too dark for sports, a campfire
was built and the scouts formed an
enormous council ring. In this were
held such matches as interested the
majority of the boys such as cock
fights, shadow boxing, and hand
wrestling, after which Scoutmaster
Arthur Seely led the scouts in COM
munity singing,
These meetings will be held
through the month of August. the
next n coming Tuesday, August
II.
Troop 3 will go on an overnight
hike this coming Saturday and will
start at Smith and State streets at
2 o'clock. The group will be the
guests of the Elizabeth Council at
Providence where an ideal camping
site is located. This troop took the
hike last week and returned enthu-
siastic over their adventure and
urged all the other members of the
troop to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

Perth Amboy. the girl whom Jersey
showed some attentions TO, spoke o.
attending dances with him and was
verv positive she met him Sunday
night. December rs. and went TO
Elizabeth with him 70 see a show
returning home about midnight.
In the alibi furnished By Tonghini
the first witness was Matthew Melko.
twenty-one years old. OF 35S Elm
street. Perth Amboy. He j. a laS
student and is well acquainted with
TonEhini: also a member Of the
Harmony club. and was positive
.Tonghini was there on December Is.
William Seiboth. a patrolman. OF
Perth Amboy. testified to being at a
dance at Pulaski hall on December p.
he wal n Of the musicians playing
at the time and he said Ernest
Tonghini was there between IL and
IL O'Clock. Samuel Tonghini, a
brother of the defendant. was also
playing at Pulaski hall in Perth Am
boy on the night Of the 9th he
is a pianist and remembered seeing
his brother there several times that
night. He testified that Ernest was
in bed when observation-disclosures
home.
pete" Louis and Frank Tonghint.
all brothers Of the defendant. testified
that on the night of the 9th and 2Sth
they were sure that Ernest came
home around midnight.
Sophie McClosky. another Of
Tonghini's girl friends. testified that
/ they had attended a dance OF the
27th and left her home about mid
night and that they were together
again on the night of the 2sth.
There vas quite a lengthy rebuttal
on both sides, the state calling David
I Blackman. a Brooklyn barber. who
/ testified he saw Tonghini in Brooklyn.
on two different occasions. although
Tonghini emphatically denied this.
He claimed he vas in Brooklyn
at any time.
Mrs. Mollie Kron. wife OF the star
witness of the state. related how
Ernest Tonghini had come to her
home to see her husband on two diff
farent occasions. che time with Frank
Jersey. Tonghini emphatically denied
this.
Robert Zebegetta. of 35s State
street. Perth Amboy, testified he was
acquainted with both defendants and
saw Jersey on a Pennsylvania train
about the middle Of January of this
year. He said Jersey got off at Man
haitian Transfer. This man had been
in the prosecutor once a udy VI W.
previous to the trial and. according
to Prosecutor Stricken. said he vas on
the train with Jersey the first or
| second week of January and that at
( Manhattan Transfer the witness got
into the same seat with jersey and
that Jersey was carrying a bag which
appeared to be very heavy. When
the man was put on the witness stand
yesterday he denied he said anything
about the bag to Prosecutor Stricken.
He said the only thing he told Mr.
Stricken was hat he had seen Jersey
on a Pennsylvania train and thai he
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Raise for Glass Makers.

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug. Manu-
faeturers have granted an increase
ranging from 10 to IL per cent.
for the machine press department
at the conference here with repre-
sentatives Of the American Flint
Glass Workers Union. The men
asked twenty-five per cent. but ex-
pressed entire satisfaction.
The question of hours for the
matchmaking department. was be-
fore the conference today. The men
want forty-four hours instead of
forty-eight as ar present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
U. S. MARATHON RUNNERS
IN TRIALS ON SHIP BOARD

By The Associated Press.
ON BOARD THE u. s. s. PRIN-
CESS MATOIKA. Aug. 8, via wireless
to the A..P.-A two hour run by the
American Olympic marathon race
entrants featured the squad routine
training today. Foggy weather is
retarding the progress of the trip OF
the vessel, but the trainers are hoping
she will reach Antwerp in time to
permit a tryout for the men Satur-
day.
Friday night has been set as the
time of the dinner to be given the
team. Practice on giving an Ameri-
can cheer has been added to the
parade drill of the athletes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
AUSTRALIAN PREMIER
ATTACKS MAMNlX

MELBORNE, Aus, August 8. =
w. A. Hughes. premier of Australia
speaking here today attacked
Archbishop Mannix who is now on
his way from the United States to
the British Isles after being notified
that he would be barred from Ire
land. The premiers statement was
a reply to a statement made public
in New York City by the archbishop
when he denounced Mr.. Hughes.
Demonstrations in America.
favorable to the archbishop. We're
skillfully managed in a manner
similar to those arranged in Aus
tralia, and the people who ACCLAIM
ed him are Sim .Feiners, possibly
connected with Bolshevik or other
wild believers"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
ARRESTED for contempt

~ SIAN IOfrespOnutht
NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. A.
Francis USHER and Adolph l.. BE
kicki, of Perth Amboy, were ar
rested in that city yesterday and
committed to the county Jail on an
order signed by Malcolm G. Blu
chanan, vice chancellor. The order
for the mems arrest was made out
at Trenton and is on contempt pro-
ceedings. The two men failed to
appear before the court when or
dered to do so. This order. which
is a writ of adjustment, orders the
arrest of the men on contempt in
failing and refusing to comply with
the decree made May 10, 1920, re-
turnable August 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
x. of 9. ELECTS o,NeiII.

by TING AEsOcIaleu FTess
NEW YORK, Aug. 4. John S.
today was elected member of
the supreme board of directors at
today's session of the X. of c. con-
vention, David S. Supple, of San
Francisco, was elected supreme war
den at the order. This office was
left vacant by resignation of Thomas
c. Mclaughlin, of Newark, New Jer-
sey, who has gone to Panama in con-
nection with Knights of Columbus
welfare work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
ANOTHER BUSY DAY
FOR GOVERNOR cox

BY The Associated Press.
DAYTON, o., Aug. 4:-Governor
Cox today faced another busy day
in his efforts to clear his desk OF
affairs to be left free late this week
for visitors here for his notification
ceremony next Saturday.
The governor expected to give
further consideration to the wom-
ans suffrage fight in Tennessee. He
has reports that indications are for
defeat of ratification of the federal
amendment by the Tennessee legis-
lature and is considering how he
can help to change the tide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
ENGLAND SENDS SHARP NOTE
TO SOVIET GOVERNMENT

A number Of military experts on
the stafs Of newspapers. say the
situation while of a serious nature
is not desperate. at least for the
present.
Warsaw will have to be evacuated
within two or three days in opinion
of French and British military ex-
perts and the government is expected
to be moved within that period
probably to Cracow.
The report OF the military COM
mission teiegraphed here last night
declared that the Polish army along
the river Bug retreated so preeipitat-
edly that it did not even destroy the
bridges behind It. This river was
Warsaw's last line OF defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
GirI SCOUTS at Session.

The Girl Scouts of Acorn Troop
held their regular meeting in the \;
M. H. A. last night. 1t was decided
to have an excursion up the Hudson
on September 70. Plans were also
made for the overnight hike to
Westfeld. August % and %. After
the business had been transacted
were played.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Recciver is Annointed.

NEW YORK. Aug. 4. James
Mercer Davis. of Newark. N. j., to-
day was appointed federal receiver
for the Diamond Silk company a
New York corporation with a plant
insolvent. A bill filed in behalf of
Joseph Smith vice president of the
company says the companys assets
are s250.0OO but gave no statement
of liabilities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Vow Threat by sorIets.

ALLENSTEIN. East Prussia, Aug.
3.-Threats by the Russian soviet
forces to execute instantly any civil
or military subjects of the allied
powers who cross the frontier is re-
ported by refugees to the region OF
the east being occupied by Russia.
This has caused the inter-allied COM
mission to announce that no persons
will for any reason be permitted TO
enter the Russian-controlled zone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Naturalization Court Meets.

by oldH NOIIespOuutHI.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. "A
special session of the naturalization
court is being held here today at
the request of County Clerk B. NJ.
Cannon. and necessitated by the
large number of cases awaiting ac-
ton. About a hundred are expect
ed to be heard. and this should
clear things up until the regular
meeting Of the court in September.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
County Briefs

BY Staf Curresrondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 4. -
Jimmy Mickaletei, sixty years of
age, is confined to the county Jail
on a commitment by Justice of the
Peace Sedan and relative to a charge
made against him by Teresa Bonzi, of
North Brunswick. who claims that
Mickaletei set fire to her home last
night, slightly damaging it.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. A.. -
Phillip Lananna, of South River. was
committed to the county jail here
this morning by Justice of the Peace
Ledwin on a serious charge preferred
by Jenny Stasse, and which occurred
January Is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
TOWN Wined ONT INV Fire,

DAYTON, Aug. 4.-Bradbord. q
railroad center northwest of this city
was wiped out by fire early today.
causing a loss of 1000, 900. All
wire connections were down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4:-The
population of Asbury Park is l2,4OO'
an increase of 2.250, or 22.2 per
cent. over 1910, the census bureau
announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Prisoners win Have to Beat It.

AKRON.-Tough luck for law Of
tenders, but Akron may soon have
to refuse admittance to prisoners.
There are now 173 confined in a jail
that was built to hold sixty-tive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Grand jury Outing Today.

By Staff Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 4.-The
April term grand jury is holding a
dinner at Prices Pleasure Bay at 4
o'clock this afternoon. Mayor Frank
Dorsey is foreman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04

TOLEDO=Curfew shah ring 4
Toledo when tire bells arrives 8
says Judge Young. He fined tH<
men the costs for hanging arosn|
the corner in the wee hours Of IN
morn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Reds Cross River Bug

LONDON, Aug. 4:-The crossing
Of the River Bug at several points
by the soviets is announced in Tues
days official statement from Mos
COW. received today.
The continued advance in the
Bielsk region also is reported.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
CityBriefs

Mr.. and Mrs. Viggo Nitschke have
moved from Madison avenue 10
Fisher avenue. T~ottenville, where
they have purchased a home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Troops Modified

The Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. Aug. 4:-Mobili-
cation of 5000 men under com
mand of General Abelardo Rodri-
quez for the campaign against Gov
ernor Cantu, insurgent governor
has been ordered by the govern
ment, according to a statement is
sued b. General p. Eliaz Gales.
He declared most troops would
be sent to Lower California, II nee
essary, and would be led by General
Angel Flores. 1t was indicated h
government does not consider the
rebellion of great Importance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
MOBILIZE FORCES TO MOVE
IN new MEXICO REVOLT

BY The Associated Press.
MEXICALI. Cal. Aug. Am
formation received that Governor
Cantu of the Lower California terri
tory had been declared without u
thority to retain his position by
proclamation of President de la
Huerta which declared the Office OF
governor vacant, caused no ex-
element of comment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
ADS.

UEEUQu ILL HUI
Main Sheet-Page So
LOST-Chfd's Brown Velvet Coat from
auto Friday. July 30th on road between
Matawan, Old Bridge. Spotswood or
New Brunswick. Return or write to 80
Jefferson ST., Perth Amboy.
FOUND-Black and tan dog with white
under his neck. 1t looks like a fox when
It puts its ears up. $50 Raritan Ave.
STENOGRAPHER Wanted, apply In per-
son. Room 207. Board of Trade Build
ing. s17 Smith St.
GIRL for general homework, good pay.
121 Matkst ST.
WANTED-Nursing on confinement cases.
Mrs. Sarah Geant, Az Catherine St.
s ROOM Furnished Bungalow; located
mi Park; all improvements. w.
A. Spencer, 175 Smith 81.
FIVE Room flat to LEI; modern improve
ments- Phone 1875. Gluck, Second st.
and c. Il. r.
FOR sALE-i4 Fl. Whitehall row boat:
suitable for motor Price $40. Heyer.
Second ST. Fords
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-04
Convenient Credit Terms

may be arranged on any purchase exactly the same as
usual In other words, no large amount Of cash IS neees-
u 10 take advantare Of the 20 PER CENT OFF. Credit
terms will be arranged 10 suit your own individual re-
ouirements on any purchase you may make
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
Knights Of Pythias To
Have Public Meeting

The members of Cambridge Lodge
No. 50, Knights of Pythias- have
made elaborate arrangements fo'
the district convention which con-
venes in Cambridge tomorrow. In
addition to the regular meeting OF
the officers and delegates there will
be a public meeting at the Armory
tomorrow night at eight o'clock, at
which time Congressman William N.
Andrews will make an address OF
welcome and will introdun
Grand Chancellor F. M. Sommer-
kamp as chairman of the meeting.
The program for the evenings en-
tertainment follows -
The Misses Sommerkamp in fancy
drills and dances; Solo by Miss Mary
BIanehe Seward; Address by Su-
preme Chancellor, Charles S. Davis,
of Denver, Col; Solo by Mrs. Will
liam N Andrews; Address by Grand
Chancellor James s. Webster, of
Hancock, Md, at conclusion of which
he will present to Shekiamah Lodge
of Princes Anne, two prizes won by
that Lodge; Solo by Mrs. John E.
Croft; Duets by Messrs. Noble and
Ogle Cannon; Music will be furnish
ed by the Cambridge Orchestra.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this meeting which is free to
everyone.