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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Lodges

Initiation OF a class OF candidates
in the first, second and third degrees
of the order will take place at a meet
ing of Middlesex Council No. SO. Jr.
O. u. A. NJ. tonight. A report of
the building committee on the cree
ton of q new structure for the council
will be received at this time and plans
will be formulated for the comforting
of the orient degree on a large class
some time in the near future, Ar
rangements viii probably be made for
going to Midtown next Monday night
to the monthly session OF the Post
Councillors Association that Is to be
held there.
A social session and smoker fol-
lowed the meeting of Goodwill Camp
No. 81, Woodmen of the World, last
night at Woodmen hall. There wGs
a large turnout of the members on
his occasion. Tobacco and pipes
were passed around and the members
present thoroughly enjoyed the even
ing. Brief remarks We're made and
stories were told by several of those
present. Clerk Everson told OF the
big drive to he made by the order this
year, following which q committee
composed of Hans =. Olsen, chair
man, Ever Everson and Emil Frey
was named to take charge of the
membership campaign of the camp.
Two applications were received
and plans were made for the initia-
lions of candidates at the neX meet
ing of Middlesex Council No. 100
Royal Arcanum. last night. Degree
Master Frank w. Schmidt, the orator
of the council had his team cut fol
lowing the business session in prepa'
| ratiOns of the work that is before the
council. He put the team through
some new lIocr work and proved thai
the team is making great Roadway
Those on the team are Thomas Han
son. regent Joseph Messenger, vice re
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
CIVIC CHAMBER
HEADS CONVENE
Hear Mrs. Frances Hewlett
Wright on Welfare Talk for
Protection of Girls

At the meeting of the board of
directors of the Chamber of Com
merce last night Mrs. Frances How
lett-Wright gave a talk on the work
of the s~eventy-nine Florence Critten-
ton homes, which she represents. She
explained the work done by the va
rious homes and asked that the
Chamber of Commerce and people of
the city support the homes.
The directors were of the opinion
that Perth Amboy should hear Mrs.
Howlett-Wright's story and hat the
citizens should do what they could to
support the homes. Mrs. Hewlett
Wright is making arrangements to
give talks in various churches and
factories of the city. She will remain
here for five or six weeks.
The board adopted a budget for
the year 1920 as a guide to be used
In spending the money that is avail
able during the year as 1t is collected.
The budget, which has a total Of
$11, $50, covers salaries, headquarters,
postage, telephone and telegraph
service, printing and stationery,
equipment. travelling expenses, pub
licity. sundry speakers and lunches:
This amount does not include any OF
the $1,000 which is being spent In
the merchants drive. .
The board authorized the president
and secretary to apply for member
ship in the Raritan Terminal and
Waterways Association for the
Chamber of Commerce.
Fred E. Hilton was reengaged as
secretary for the year ending De-
cember 1 to complete his two years
of service with the local organization.
Mr.. Hilton's term of office expired
on March J..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Y. NJ. HI A.

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
seniors was held at the association
rooms last night at which a fine rep
re~sentation was present and took
part in the several discussions. I,
was reported that the gym classes
we've increasing in number and that
the senior class was doing exception
ally well. Many of the members took
out yearly subscriptions for various
magazines of the association.
A committee was appointed to ar
range for a father and son gathering
to be held some time in the near flu
ture. The committee is composed OF
General Secretary Morris Margaret
ten, B. Karkus, H.. Levine and i,
Braines, and will meet tonight al
$50 o'clock in the Offices of Presi-
dent Harry Medinets.
The committee in charge Of the
memorial meeting to be held Oh
March 21 have reported that the
is complete for the service,
ment are now under way. The last
affair was so very successful that the
program has been we'll arranged to
keep up the reputation established.
Members who wish to enter the
pool tournament or checker and
chess club are asked to hand In
their names to Secretary Margaretten
or any member of the house commit
tee. Prizes will be awarded to the
winners of the pool tournament.
There will be q meeting of the
house committee Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock.
The Courier staff will hold a meet
ing Thursday night at 1880 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
MAKE CHURCH BUDGET
Religious Operations to Be Conduct
ed on u Wide Scale.

By Special CorTeSpOnoeit.
NEW YORK, March 10@Thirty
American religious denominations,
accepting the principle of cooperation
AS the best means of spreading their
faith, made public today the budget
decided upon to form, the sinews of
war in their great. ambitious cam
paign to carry the message of Chris
tianity to the uttermost corner of the
world. The budget for 1926 has been
set at $336,777,572, of which sum
$175,448. $40 Is to be paid this year.
Announcement of the budget was
made through The Interchange World
Movement the organization which af-
fords the cooperating denominations
their central bureau of operations.
Expenditure OF this great appro-
priatioH for religious operations Is
divided roughly under seven head
ings. One OF these headings provides
~$78.S37,4S1 for American Education,
aud another sets aside S20,J)t ,?9
for ministerial relief and pensions.
The other divisions Of the fund are as
follows: 49,
Foreign Missions. s1o7,611.4SS;
Home Missions, $1e99, 949.037 Amert-
can Religious Education S5,9S1.925;
American Hospitals and Homes So =
118,46O; miscellaneous, ~$8.77O,927.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Obituary


Richard L. Comegys, engaged in
the real eState and brokerage busl-
ness for the past twenty-one years in
this city, died at Greensboro, Mary
land, yesterday. He was sixty-three
years old.
Mr.. Comegys had been in poor
health for the past three years and
had been unable to take an active
part in business. He was active and
influential in the affairs of the city.
At one time he ran against Ferd
Garretson for alderman-at-large and
was defeated. For six years he was
a member of the board of directors
Of the Home Tor the Aged In High
street.
Mr.. Comegys was a son of Colonel
William H. Comegys, who won dis
tinction at the battle of Gettysburg.
He is survived by a brother, William
Comegys. of this city.
Mr.. Comegys traced his ancestry
back to the year 1858, when his first
Holland and married in the Dutch
church, which then stood within the
confines of Fort Amsterdam, the site
of which is now occupied by L. S.
custom house.
He was fond of art. and devoted
considerable time in ~lecturing and
illustrating the work of the old mas
ters.
He was a member of the Metro
politan Museum of Art, New York
City. and of the Society of the Sons
Of the Revolution.
He will be buried at Greensboro,
Maryland.
William j. Lyons
william J.. Lyons, a member OF
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 1884, Benev-
client and Protective Order OF Elks,
and Perth Amboy Nest No 1927,
Order of Owls. who resided in Me-
Gainesville, South Amboy, died sud
denly at the Hole-in-the-Wall, South
Amboy, Monday, while shoveling
snow. Mr.. Lyons was forty-three
years old. Besides his widow he is
survived by children. Funeral serV-
ices will be held tomorrow from his
late residence in Mechanicsville.
Members of the Order of Elks and
Owls will attend the service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
MEX|CANSFREE
|. s. CITIZEN
Former Soldier, Held for RAN
son., is Released by
Bandits
~ The Associated Pres.

~ The Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Texas, March TO-
Joseph Williams, of Ell Paso, an en-
ploye of the American Smelling &
Refining Company, captured and held
for ransom by Francisco Villa when
the bandit wrecked a train on the
Mexican Central railroad on Thurs
day last, has been freed, according to
y telegram from Williams to his m
ploycrs received today.
Ell PASO, March 10:-Joseph
Williams, former United States SOL
Iier, reported held by Francisco
Villa for $4,000 ransom, has been
taken into the Durango mountains
according to information reaching
Williams, an employe of the Ameri-
gan Smelling Sc Refining Company
was taken from a Mexican Cen
trail railroad train when 1t was
attacked, looted and burned by ban
dts under Villas personal direction,
passengers arriving at the border
stated.
He was returning to the United
States for further treatment for Ger
man gas poisoning. More than a
score of soldiers defending the train
were killed, latest reports state. The
attack occurred between Coralitos
and Rellano about 400 miles below
the border.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
TO HEAR CRIMINAL CASES
Trial Idst to Open Next Monday in
County Court

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 10:-
The trial list for next week in the
local county court is as follows: Mon
day, Nick Rapoj, alias John Simon,
fraud, two indictments, John E.
Toolan; Steve Berrish, desertion,
Russell E. Watson; George Molnar,
embezzlement, Alex Balint, Jr.: AL
fred Skedington, desertion, Thomas
Hanson: Tuesday, Julia Burr, afro
cious assault n battery, three in
dictments, Walter Sedan; Annie Eel
tenstein. two indictments, larceny and
receiving, Walter Sedan: Joseph
Stille, larceny and receiving, Free
man Woodbridge; Wednesday, Joseph
Mills, m~anslaughter, Thomas Hager-
ty; Earl Bush, carrying concealed
weapons, Irving J.. Davidson: Rose
Smith, disorderly house, Walter Sc
dam.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
FIRE STILL BURNING
Roosevelt Oil Plant in Ruins Follow
ing Big Blaze.

ROOSEVELT March 10-The
plant of the Carteret Oil Refining
Company was In smoldering ruins to-
day and officials of the company estl-
mated the loss at $250.000.
The Roosevelt Volunteer Fire De-
partment fought the flames for many
hours and prevented them from
spreading to the plants on either SIDE
Of the burning structure. The IRE,
men were assisted by ESQ employees OF
the Carteret Company.
Omcials said the blaze apparently
started from an overheated pipe in a
boiler house, which set the woodwork
on the side walls atire. Eight small
tanks filled with ~lubricating oil, at
one end of the plant, and twelve large
main tanks were a complete loss.
Four scows tied up along HI com
pany pier on Staten 1slanad sound,
one loaded and three empty. burned
to the surface of the water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
LOST BOY FOUND HERE
Missing Atlantic Highlands OUT 10
Gated at the Y. Nj. G. a.

Robert Bennett, tho thirteen year
old boy Of Atlantic Highlands, who
had been missing from his home for
the past few days was identified here
last night at the Y. Nj. &. A, and
was returned to his home under the
care of Rev. Benjamin Dagwell, of
Keyport-~~The boy came to the Y. NJ.
q. A. two days g n glibly told
Secretary War; that he had no one
but an aunt who was not interested
an him, and as his school term was
ended came here on a vacation. Mr..
War; took care Of the boy, and when
st was learned that a boy had left
his home in Atlantic Highlands and
his people were very much worried
Mr.. War; communicated with Rev. Mr..
Dagwell, Of whom the boy had spoken
and the lad was identified as the one
for whom the search was being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
PUSH WORK ON {
BRIDGE REPAIRS
Work Will be Done in Stated
Time, State Contractor
Says Today

Work at the county bridge is pro-
crossing very rapidly. his morning
q large machine belonging to Wick
berg, a bridge contractor of this city,
was at work assisting the carpenters
in tearing up the remaining damaged
section Of the bridge.
The pile driving work has not been
started as yet, on account of the piles
not being shipped, but these are eN-
pected to arrive very shortly, and the
whole work is expected to be COM
pleted in the time stated by Q.
Schrimpf. ten days.
With large day and night shifts
working, this work should be COM
pleted In the stated time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

gent; Truman Gano. past regent:
Fred Dick, orator; James +. Ryder,
chaplain; Olaf Larson, guide; w. 3.
Duncan, medicant. and George Mills.
Directing brother.
Grand Vice Regent Kendrick of the
state of New Jersey Will be here for
the initiation at the next meeting was
the announcement made and prepare
lions will be made to entertain him
at that time. Orator Schmidt an
nounced that his committee would ar
range for a ladies night soIne time
after Faster for which arrangements
will be made shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Elections in South Africa.

By The 4s5OCfdted PIeSs.
LONDON, March 10.-Parliamen-
.tary elections being held today in the
union of South Africa, will. ii is be-
lieved. decide the fate of the govern
ment held by Jan Christian SHUTS,
which is ~coptending against strong
Dutch nationalist element. aided by
the labor party.
The result may decide whether
Cape Colony. the Trausvall. Orange
Free State and Natal are to continue
British or are to form a South African
Dutch Republic under its W flag and
with an elected president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
He'll OH Suspicion.

James D.. Bartolo, Of Syracuse, was
picked up by Detective Gutowski on
suspicion yesterday. Bartolo was n
of a party Of W. boarders who came
from Syracuse and secured lodging
at the boarding house of Mrs. Kroch.
at the corner of High and Jefferson
streets. During their stay of one
week. a diamond ring, a gold watch
and chain, two fountain pens and IS
in cash was missing. and then the
boarders disappeared.
Bartolo was arrested by Detective
Gutowski and DOW claims hat the
other fellow is the rCbber, having
taken something belonging to him.
too.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Nothing Made Public

81 Tie Associated Press
NOGALES, Ariz., March 10.-Noth-
ing concerning reports that James M.
Arthur, manager of the Mexican o n
polidated Mining Company is held for
ransom by Mexican bandits, has been
made public by military authorities.
First Information that the widely known
mining man and former United States
army offer, was a prisoner came in
news dispatches from Columbus, o.
Mrs. Arthur could not be found here
early today. The report said she had
notified her father F. e. Avery, OF
Columbus, O., that Mr.. Arthur was
held for ransom and asked that $4,000
be sent Immediately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
File Trade Name.

81 Sf0T COrr<Spondenf.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 10
Certificate Of trade names of the Am
boy Waist Company has bee fled in
the office OF the county clerk. This
concern is formed for the purpose of
manufacturing ladies wearing apparel
and ia to be conducted at 422 Park
avenue. Perth Amboy. Nathan Nor
rison will be in charge of the concern.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Contract With Refrigeratory

d. BIUU CUTTsSVUVueWE
NEW BRUNSWICK, March To-
Contract has been entered into be-
tween the New Brunswick Refrigera-
tory Company inc two Perth Amboy
merchants, one to b. Cohen, of 377
State street, to erect a refrigeratoTy
plant, meat storage and counter dis
play, for $3.50, another with Steve
Szbeledy, of PSI Grace street for a
meat storage and freezer. price s2,625.
Twelve weeks are allowed for compile
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Lease Here is Filed

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March TO-
A lease has been filed in the county
clerks office between the Maple Realty
company of Perth Amboy and Charles
Wagner of IS Lafayette street, Newark
for the rental of premises at 1877 Smith
street, Perth Amboy for a term of ten
years from January l Of this year.
The rental for the first three years is
s225 q month; for the fourth and
fifth years, s275 a month and for
the last five years, $500 q month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

DU NTUW FCSVVVUcHF.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 10
the will of Patrick Brophy, formerly
Of Perth Amboy, who died on Febru-
airy 13, has been probated in the
office Of the surrogate. No next of
kin are known to the executors and
by the terms of the will, insurance.
money in the National Bank of Perth
Amboy and liberty bonds are TO be
used in paying for his burial and any
other debts OF the deceased. The
balance to be divided between the
executors, John Doolan, Richard
Fennessy and Agnes Doolan. The
will was made February 6 and wit
messed by Joseph A. TIartung and
Charles j. Blanchard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

! HEAD STUFFED FROM
/ !CATARRH OR A COLD
/ Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
! Opens Air Passages Right Up.

Instant relief-no waiting. You
clogged nostrils open right up: the air
passages of your head clear and you
can breathe freely. No more wki
snuffling, blowing. headache. dryness.
No struggling for breath at night: your
cold or catarrh disappears.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little of this fragrant. a~ntiseptic.
healing cream in vou nostrils. 1t PEN
etratcs through every air passage OF
the head. soothes the inflamed or swol-
len mucous membrane and relief comes
instantly.
It's Just fne. Don't stay stuned-uo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
letters Of Administration

By StdH C0rTesDeNdenf.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 10
Letters Of administration were issued
today to Annie Bondarik of Perth Am
boy on the estate Of her first husband
Andrew Turlson who died October IT,
1918. Three minor children, Margaret,
Steve and Andrew survive. The per
sonal estate is valued at $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
City Briefs

Cyril Bland, colored. the dement,
ed man arrested by Patrolman Hard
ing on Monday night, was taken to
the state home in Trenton today by
Marshal Moore.
-Lenten service will be tcld to-
night at the Holy Cross Episcopal
church, commencing 1T 7:45 o'clock.
"A meeting of the housing COM
mittee of the Chamber Of Commerce
will be held tonight in the Chamber
of Commerce headquarters at s
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

WINSTED, Conn, March 10.-Only
the locomotive smokestack of a Cen
trail New England freight train OF
five cars including a caboose could
be seen by men searching for a lost
train on Winchell Mountain between
Millerton and Pine Plains, N. Y.
The train was stalled in Saturdays
blizzard. The night the crew walked
to Millerton for food and rest. Yes
terday- they discovered the s~mokestack
~protruding from the snow, which COM
nletelY covered the train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Not Kidnappcd

ga me ASSOCIATED Press
WASHINGTON, March 10-James
M. Arthur, manager Of the Mexican
Consolidated Mining Company, has
not been kidnapped by Mexican ban
dts but Is safe near Nogales, Mexico,
the American consul reported to the
state department today.
Mrs. Arthur, who is in Nogales,
AriZ., telegraphed her father, r. L.
Avery, at Columbus, o., saying her
husband needed $4,000 and this was
said to nave led to the report of his
Kidnapping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

BU TIC AS8Octuteu Pfe5S.
FIUME, March 10-General Cavig-
liza, former Italian minister of war,
making a tour of inspection along the
arinistice line. said today he made
arrangements for many children OF
Fiume to be taken to Italy for thu
name reasons"
Several weeks ago more than zoo
children were taken to Milan from
this city
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Davis Declines to Talk

LONDON, March 10.-John ".
Davis, the American ambassador de-
clined to comment on the action of
the West Virginia Democratic state
committee in endorsing his as the
Democratic nomination for President.
He said he had not received the mes
sage which Parkersburg dispatches an
nounced had been sent to him by the
committee to ascertain his attitude rel
alive to entering the race.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Found Guilty of Embez1lement.

fSulu 1tDlsS VI EIHiDcZEictIcut.
By staff Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March TO-
John Varga of New brunswick who
was indicted for the embezzlement of
$500 on July rs last yeear was found
guilty after Il short deliberatien
in the county court this morning.
The complaining witness In the case
is PiroSko 10th, a woman thirty years
of age who claims during 1919 she
and the defendant kept company ex-
pected to get married. On three diff
ferent occasions during the year she
lent him money amounting to $500
and during the latter part of the year,
he paid her $500 back. but did not
have the balance to pay. When first
arraigned after his arrest he admitted
receiving the money. John A. Coan
is prosecuting tie case and Walter Sedan
represents the defendant. Bail was
continued at $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Farm, Trust of Ex-Service Men

WASHINGTON, March l0.-Forma-
ton of a Government corporation TO
buy farms for former service men was
nrped Yesterday before the House Ways
and Means Committee by Representa-
five Morgan (Rep., Okia.), explaining
his bill to create such a corporation
capitalized at 500. 1000. All the
would be held by the Govern
ment which would make loans up TO
$4,000, secured by mortgages.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10

BN TIT ISSOctHFCU TTeSS.
BERLIN, March 10-The imperial
government las issued a proclama-
ton by Premier Bauer, condemnine
attacks on members Of entente mis-
sions. 1t declares the minister of de
Tense will act with the greatest sever
ity in Furnishing excuses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Repair Albany Street Span

BIZ STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. March To-
The iron car railing along the side
walk OF the Albany street bridge IS
now on the site and is being put in
place. This is about the last work
to be done before turning the struc.
ture over to the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
American Legion

Perth Amboy POST 45 will meet in
the auditorium of the Y. NJ. G. A. to-
night at 8 o'clock. The new phases
of the war risk insurance will be
taken up and other questions OF inter
est and importance will be discussed.
1t is hoped thai there will be a good
showing tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
BoyScouts

The Executive Council of the Boy
Scouts will meet tonight at the local
headquarters. All members are urged
10 attend. for the meeting is of great
importance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-10
Keport

r. Vigne has purchased the Captain
Pearce house on the water front at
East Keyport and is having the same
|remodeled.