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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
SET Fire 10. Magazine.

ROME, Dec. 2S-d'Annunziar
gionaires at Fiume set fire to a pq#-
der magazine IN the Recina Nallet
southeast of the city last night. ta-
cording to reports from Abhas'a
The explosion. which occurred to-
ward midnight set fire to the woods
surrounding Fiume to the east AMI
great clouds Of black smoke rolled
down over the city. In some quar-
ters the belief was expressed that a
petroleum refinery had also been
set on fire.
Italian regulars surrounding FL
ume continued TO advance west and
north of the city yesterday. while
on the eastern side the city was
unchanged as the regulars remain
or one side of the Eneo river, and
the legionalres on the other. and it
Is also impossible to cross this
strcan. because the bridges have
been destroyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
KELLEHER SECRETARY
OF UTILITY BOARD

BY Special Correspondent
TRF,NTON. Dec. 29-When the
new public utility commission organ
ICES Edward j. Kelleher. of Cam
den. will be chosen as the new sec
retary. succeeding Alfred y. Barber.
according TO information here.
Mr.. Kelleher is the member of the
Democratic state committee from
Camden county. and is now in the
internal revenue office in that city.
The office pays $4,000 a year now
and has been held by Barber. who
is a Republican since the commits.
sion was organized.
Carpenter worh ana Joboins promptly
attended To. Geo VI. Thompson. 81 Lewis
St Phone t409-W.
Fe.t--e-25- Wed. Sat. tie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
ALL M|LLT0WN
THIEVES HELD
Arrests Made in New York
Clear Up Attempt to Crack
Safe in National Bank.
STRICKER Is PLEASED
Gives Credit to County Detec-
tive David for Arrests
Made 80 Securities Found
STRICKER IS PLEASED
MilltOwn Bandits Not
Andrews MuYdererS
SBy The Associated Press.
r.HIy a nn. . Ill

SBy The Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 29-The po-
lice announced today that wit
nesses of the robbery of Edwin
NJ. Andrews jewelry establish
ment Dec. 16. when Andrews was
shot to death, failed to Identify
Jerome b. Chaffnec and Harry
Bitzberger as implicated in the
affair. The men were arrested
late yesterday following a street
fight with policemen, charged
with being members o. the gang
which robbed the Frat National
Bank of Milltown Dec. 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
GERMAN PROTEST TO
CIVIC GUARD NOTE

PARIS. Dee. 20. The foreign
Office was advised today that the
German government delivered a
note yesterday to the allied repre-
sentatlves in Berlin. protesting
against the recent note of General
Nollet, head of the Inter-allied com
mission of control. in Berlin, with
regard to the failure of the German
government to disband the Elm
wohnerwehr, or civic guard.
Apprehension is expressed here
that Germanys resistance to dis
armament will strengthen the oppo-
sition to reduction in the French
military service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
Turns Over Authority

By The Associated Press
ROME, Dec. 29--Gabriele d'An-
nunzio. says the Corriere Della
Sera's Abbasia correspondent today,
has handed over his authority to the
Communal council of Fiume.
The Duke of Aosta. cousin of Kfr s
Victor Emmanuel. was said to be or
his way to take part in the raS3-
tia tons.
Wounded regulars were tal;Na u
motor lorrics to Triest and Cor
where special hospitals were ocs.-A
ized.
The majority of the wounleJ la
were struck by machine gun hiiiief
splinters of hand grenades.
say the regular troops were ocfe
not to fire unless absolutely ohfi&
to do so. while the legionaire7 q
taken every advantage to inf'lnt
heaviest possible losses upon titet
assalauts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
ALL USING 1921 LICENSES
THIS YEAR TO Be ARRESTED

Chief of Police Patrick j. Burke
this. morning issued orders that all
motorists using 1921 licenses before
Friday would be placed under ar
rest, and that all motorists using
1920 licenses after Friday will be ar
rested. This means that the 1921
license plates should not be Used un-
til Friday. Although it is said there
are some motorists using the 1921
plates, there were no arrests made
up to an early hour this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
Nav Marry Princess

ATHENS. Dec. 29:-William
Leeds, son of Princess Anastasia,
may marry Princess Olga, daughter
of Prince Nicholas. and niece of
King Constantine, it IS rumored in
court circles.
Prince Nicholas is a brother of
Prince Christopher. the husband of
Princess Anastasa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
Interests This CITY.

Bringing the subject of terra cot
ia into the Lockwood committees
investigation of building neSotia-
tions in and about New York city
during yesterdays testimony creates
considerable interest in Perth AM
boy as in this city. South Amboy
and Tottenville are terra Gotta
plants furnishing most of this build
ing material used in New Iork's
skyscrapers.
William II. Powell. president of
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Company,
which has a plant in this city. was
examined yesterday concerning the
arrangement for exchanging infor-
nation on bids used by the MEM
bcrs.
In Perth Amboy at present are
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Company.
Excelsior Terra Gotta Company,
New Jersey Terra Gotta Company.
Perth Amboy Terra Gotta Company
and Standard Terra Gotta Company.
Em#
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
Fighting Is Suspended

By The Associated rress.
PARIS, Dec 2S-Fighting at Fl.
ume between the Italian government
troops and Captain Gabriel dam
nunzio's legionaries has been suss
pended for the present at least. A
dispatch from Rome stated that DELI
egates appointed by the mayor OF
Fiume met General Farrereo. In di-
rect command of the Italian regulars
at Abbetia yesterday and agreed to
the terms laid down for the capitula.
ton of the city. D'Annunzio Is ex-
pected to sign them this morning
and a truce was arranged until noon
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
A. j. Iicmpli..I Dies.

BY TIC AssocIated PTesB.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29-Alexander
]. Hemphill, chairman of the board
of directors of the Guaranty Trust
Company, died at his home here to-
day of heart disease, after a year of
failing health
Mr.. Hemphill. who was born in
Philadelphia. sixty-four years ago,
was identified with public service
corporations throughout the coun-
tries and with charitable institu-
tions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

By The rsS'clated Press
NEW YORK. Dec. 29-Delegates
from many colleges were here today
for the twelfth annual convention
of the intercollegiate conference
on labor and radical movements.
Sessions will continue until tomor-
row night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
CARD OE THANKS

We, the undersigned. wish to extend
our sincere thanks TO our relatives and
friends for their kindness and sympathy
in our recent bereavement especially
Rev. Father OFarrell. Undertaken r. o,
Hirner, Woodbridge Fire Co. Machinist
Local 367. p. A. Dry Dock Co. and em-
ployes and ]. ]. Keenan, and employees.
Signed
MRS. CHAs F. ZEHRER AND FAMILY.
23l6S-12-2s-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. Ut
About 1000 garment workers en-
ployed in thirty or forty of the
smaller clothing factories here went
on strike in obedience to orders
from the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers Union. who said the chief
point at issue is an effort on the
part of the manufacturers to reduce
wages TO the 1919 level, cut aver
aging from twenty-five TO thirty per
cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
BANKRUPTCY SALE

Complete line Of Ladies' and Children
Coats and Dresses. fixtures and lease on
store 10 be sold at public auction. Thurs
day December 30th, 1920 at II A. NJ. at
2i3 Smith Street.
BY order of the United States District
Court
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

The welfare of the merchants of
Perth Amboy will be we'll looked
after as soon as the merchants COM
mittee, appointed at the meeting OF
the executive board of the Chamber
of Commerce last night. commences
to function. Albert Leon, A. III. Ter
hume, Alex Horoschak and John
Doyle and others to be named later
were the four appointed by Pres
ident Isaac Alpern last night who
will act under the following resolu-
tion:
Resolved, That the president
be authorized to appoint a mer-
chants committee. which COM
mittee shall consider all ques-
tions which affect the mer-
chants of Perth Amboy. includ-
ing the itinerant merchant and
other similar questions. and this
committee be requested to make
recommendations and to formu-
late a policy and a plan which
will guide the board in its action
in developing the merchants in
terestS in Perth Amboy and in.
crease their interest in the
Chamber of Commerce.
Move for Policewonian.
The subject of policewoman
was again considered carefully last
night and will be brought before
the board of aldermen through the
Woman's Club. Mrs. Peter G. Olsen
a member of the executive board OF
the chamber made, this suggestion to
the other members and presented a
petition for the installing of this
new member of the force. The pc
tition was signed by the entire board
and the endorsement of the mem-
bers of the Woman's club will be
added before the paper is turned
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

My wife having left my bed and board
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by her.
FRANK w. PATTERSON.
Keyport, n. ].
o3I1s-l2-2s-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

CABARET AND DANCE
NEW YEARS EVE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOME
HIGH STREET
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
Terms are Discussed

by The Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 29:-Discussion OF
terms for the capitulation of Fiums
began at Abbetia at o'clock yess
terday afternoon. says a Milan dis.
patch to the London Times. The
conference was still in session at
O'Clock last night, the message
states.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

Ny wife. Jennie Moore. having II y
bed and board. l will not be resp y
for any debts contracted by her. ,k
FRANCIS ]. MOI d
23i75-i2-29-its E
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

p A. Hdwe. for Window ventilators.
s31T0-12-29-3t wk. II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
ARRANGE PEACE
At F|UME TODAY
Gen. CavigIia, Commende- :
of Regular Forces COME
With City Council Today.
TRUCE is ARRANGE
D'Annunzio Ignored in Con-
ference Which Ends Long
Period of Adventure.

BY The Associated Press.
FIUME, Dec. 29-Gabriele d'Ans
uunzio early today surrendered all
his powers to the Fiume communal
council
General Caviglia, commander OF
the regular Italian forces. will arr
range the conditions of peach with
a delegation of the council today.
The truce was arranged durine
the night and will continue untiS
the conclusion of the conferences
Mayor Rickardo Gigantic. of Fiumes
and Captain Hostwenturi, in whose
hands d'Annunzio placed the de-
fense of the city. will be the spokess
man for Fiume. d'Annunzio appar>
emily being ignored.
BY The Associated Press.
FIUME, Dec. GA conferences
for the purpose of arranging the
final cessation of hostilities between
the Regular Italian forces and Gens
eral Caviglia and d'Annunzio's lee
gionaries was set for this morning.
Meanwhile all military operations
have been suspended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29
NOTICE


L. A. n. Z. Special meeting. rs!da
night at Columbia Hall. .bjl
23i67-t2-29-1t' Essl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

p. A. Hdwe. for Good Tools.
13l70-i2-29-3t wk. tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-29

p. A. Hdwe. for Paints and varniSi
231TO-12-29-3t wk. tf'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
NORTH TROY

T.. Il. Hammond has sold his residence
on the corner Of Main and School streets
to Anne Neron and purchased or Mrs.
Clio Seaver the block on Main street,
where the Root brothers are located. He
floor this week. but retains the lower
clerks Office where Il now is until spring.
Mrs. Betsey Root has sold her resid-
once on Railroad street to Ernest Rous-
scau, giving possession December 10. Mrs.
Root intends to live for the present with
her daughter, who re ,ides elsewhere.-A
letter from Mrs. Emma L. Johnson. who
recently closed her house for the winter
states she Is now visiting her brother
in Reno. Nevada. William McEroy Of
lowell has purchased Of A. D. Gaines of
M'nrcanolie tho dwelling situated in the
rear of the Baptis. Church and Is to
move thcre.-pr ID. J. Shcehan lately
stcpped OIL y nail inflicting n somewhat
nainful injury.--Dr. A. NJ Butterfeld
amputated Ginger from tho hand of
William Mayo. and operated on the
throat OF the infant child Of Mr.. FIGARO,
who lately had scarlet fever, Wednes-
dav.-Clay G.. Page was In town Friday.
us fan,i'v IS now located ut st. Johns
bury, he being ON she road for Joseph
I'rccl e Sons OF Boston. Hts invalid
daughter Helen, is not mproved.-B. II.
Laurin, who Is confined to the house
with rheumatism. is not as well.-H. =.
Smith has moved into the house on Rail-
road street which he purchased of f. O.
Titus of Franklin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
NORTH CRAFTcPI1Rv

Roy lie Baron has formed an athletic
club for tie young mon OF tho village,
wh'cl is to r,eet Wednesday evenings,
Mt the gymnasium. Miss Mildred Fair
banks vent to st. Joshntury December
10 c7-sult n nhysic' an.--The Rev. C J.
.'ct"recr was called TO East berkshire
las' Thursday and Friday to ontciate at
fj;le-alr The Every Member Canvass
tint was made SUNDAY afternoon was
very aYcccssr'' Seventeen men cnn-
vasrcn the parish. In the cvoriny they
Hnd the G"aoons oc TIRE church met at the
ua-, ohdr" y lr7c' vas served. REPORTS
made bv hc-rnc1 and It was found that
tho er:.re church budget for 1921 was pro-
vdod for. 81 roo was the goal and Trey
went over the top. w. G. IIadley was tn,
chairman of the drive.-The following
parties have gone deer hunting: Edmund
Root. Leo Williams, Bliss Farrar and
Fred Goodwn.-Mr. and Mrs. Il. A. Dut'
ton leave for California Thursday. They
will first visit their daughter, Flora. OF
Providence, r. l., then go to Westfield
Mass, to visit DR.. John NJ. Dutton and
from there west to remain until spring
Miss Mary Dutton Of Middlebury College
was at home Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
Windsor County
SOUTH ROYALTON

The juniors of the high school gave an
entertainment Friday evening In tho
school hall. The program consisted Of
music and play by the members of the
junior class.-Hershel Cooney. formerly
a resident in town.. but recently living
In Montpelier, died at the residence Of
Mrs. Otis Flint last week of heart trou-
BILE. Mr. Cooney was in charge Of the
.icket office in Montpelier for several
years previous to his residence in South
Royalton.-Hovt Knight who Is door
keeper In the Senate chamber In Washing
ton, ID. C., started with his family Satur-
day night for Washington.-W. o. Belk-
nap and family have gone to Miami, Fla.
for an indefinite stay,-A community sing
was held at the parlors Of the Congrs-
gational Church Friday evening. Charles
Cushrnan was leader and a good number
attended. Miss Lois Turner is clerking
at Richardson's during the holidays
Mrs. Kate Allen and daughter. Marion,
have gone to Chelsea for an indefinite
stay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
Orleans County
CRAFTSBURY

Mrs. Juiette Smith, whose illness has
been mentioned from time to time.
passed away Nov. 30 ut tw o'clock
The funeral was held Friday afternoon
from the home, The Rev. C. d. Pierce
of Orleans, assisted by the Rev. O. i.
Wells of this town, OBLIGATED. Flowers
were numerous and beautiful. She
leaves two sons and two daughters. A.
L. Smith OF Boston, Mass, Mrs. Eta
Merchant of South Acton. Miss, Rosa
b. and II. o. Smith OF this town. The
sympathy of the whole community is ex-
tended TO the bereaved family. Mrs
Eta smith Merchant returned to her
home Friday evening.--Mrs. Annis who
has been caring for Mrs. Smith. return
ed to her home in Albany Saturday-A.
l.. Smith, who was called here by the
illness and death Of his mother, returned
to Boston Saturday.-Miss Mamie Hay
den, who has been caring for Mrs. Smith,
returned to Mr.. Hadley's Saturday.-Mrs.
Marcia Simpson expects to move this
week into her residence purchased Of
Mr.. Shute,-- Superintendent Sharp met
the official board in the vestry of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid served dinner.
The last entertainment OF the lecture
course will be held at North Craftsbury
December II. This will be a lecture by
Dunton Sharmon.--The annual meeting
Of the Epworth League was held Sunday
evening. The following officers were
elected: President, Ada Keir: first vice.
president, l1lma Cowles; second vice.
present, Helen Burelson; third vice presi-
dent, Amanda Dawson; fourth vice.
president, Hollis Lathe; secretary Doris
Wells; treasurer. Ellis Moody; superin-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09

The Savoy, the new theatre recently
erected by the BLACK circuit of New Eng
land, opened Saturday evening with a
capacity house. There We're over 1000 tick.
cts sold. Theta Chi Fraternity orchestra
of Norwich University furnished music
and the feature picture was "Civilian
Clothes" The theatre Is modern in every
way, has seating capacity of TOO and is
IN charge Of Manager N. NJ. Johnson. It
Is expected that there will be some good
shows in the near future. The theatre
will also be used for entertainments local.
ly at any time on contract There is a
good stage, with dressing rooms, electric
curtain. orchestra pit, a splendid balcony.
and the decorations are very attractive
and Mortified is very proud of its new
theatre.
Twenty eight cloudy days. two partly
cloudy days and not one day of sunshine
is the weather record for November in
Northfeld, according to the summary
compiled by w. A. Shaw. meteorolog!st
in charge of the local station of the
United States weather bureau. The
mean temperature was 81 degrees, which
is one degree below the normal for the
month. The highest was So degrees, on
the 9th, and the lowest was eight de-
grees, on the Both. The greatest daily
range was 81 degrees, on the 10th. and
the least daily range was two degrees
on the oath. The precipitation (rain and
melted SNOWY amounted to 40 inches.
the normal for the month heing 2.6O In
ches The snowfall amounted to 22.5 in
ches, OF which H6 inches remained on
the ground at the end Of the month. Pre-
cipitation l nquantity sufficient to meas
ure occurred on Is days. The prevailing
"a - ~ A~s-
ment 4,252 miles. the average hourly
velocity SO miles. and the maximum
velocity q miles per hour. from the
southwest on the 12th. Sleet fell on the
18th and lunar halo was observed on
the Goth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
NEWPORT

The Right Rev q. Y Bliss of Burlng-
ton Is in Newport to conduct six-day
preaching mission at St. Marks Episco-
pal Church. This mission Is a part of
the plan of the program of the nation
wide campaign for extended service for
clergy and laity. An informal reception
was given at the rectory of St. Mark 3
Church Sunday evening to greet the Rt
Rev. G. Y. Bliss. Members of the parish
also took the opportunity of saying fare
well to Mr.. and Mrs. F G. Weeks, who
are leaving this week for the new home
In Northampton, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weeks have been closely identified with
the activities of st. Marks Chur h during
their nine years residence. Mr.. Weeks
has served as lay reader and as choir
master and last year was elected to sue
coed Harry Burgess. deceased. as senior
warden. Mrs. Weeks was presented with
beautiful ebonized tray with silver trim
mings by the Ladies' Guild and the
Woman's Auxiliary. of which two societies
she has always been an interested and
active worker. The presentation of the
gift was made by Bishop Bliss. Mr..
Weeks, who is a B. & NJ. passenger con-
ductor, running between Newport and
Boston. will resume his former run from
northampton to Boston. with headquar-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09

treatment. Walter Rousseau has gone
10 Grand Isle to attend tho funeral
his afternoon. Sympathy is ex-
tended from friends here..-C. j. Thomas
Is stiil confined to the house with asth-
matte trouble.--Mss John Browne and
son returned to Burlington Wednesday
mornlng.-Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Smalley
of Worthwhile are stopping at T. b. But
ler's through the deer hunting season.
Cleon Dyke shot deer Tuesday.-Mrs
Anna Robertson was called home to care
for her mother, Mrs a. NJ Carpenter,
who has been seriously Ill, but Is report
I'd better at this writing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
Washington County
MONTPELIER

Judgment was entered in Washington
county court Thursday In the charge Of
Mainati Brother VS.. A. n. Rossi The
pla'ntin RECEIVERS s436.3s and close Jail
execution Is attached to the judgment,
This Is what the defendant attempted to
avoid, but the plaintiff. when he declined
to accept that part Of the judgment as
agreed upon. without trial. insisted on a
trial and now the close jail execution
Is to prevail just the same.
Coach Blanchard Of Montpelier semin-
airy, who succeeded In shaping a good
football team last fall. has resigned and
left the school. This is the second teacher
to leave In week.
+. B. Clark has been appointed acting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
GREENSBORO

The ladies of the Congregational Church
society held a sale Wednesday December
in the chapel and served h.cken pie
supper in the dining-room in the evening.
There was a good attendance and the net
proceeds were about s90.-Several from
town attended the Pomona Grange meet
ing at Hardwick Saturday.-Augustine
Carrier, who bargained for Mrs. Eliza
Hathaway's farm about three months
ago. has given up the place and Mrs.
hathaway has sold the stock.-Mrs.
jeanette Peel, who lives with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. a. p. Debrune, fell Friday eve
ming as she was starting to go up stairs
to her room and received severe bruises
but luckily no broken bones.-The two
churches of the village appointed commit
tees Sunday to confer on the arrange
ments for a community Christmas tree
A. F. jackson is cutting pulp wood ex-
pecting to get in about 100 cords this win
Ter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-09
MIDDLESEX

The mems class of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church will hold a fathers and
sons banquet Friday evening. in the
social room of the church. Every mem.
Der and every prospective member Of
the class is cordially invited to come
and bring boy" Oysters will be served.
The principal speaker will be Byron N.
Clark OF the State Y. NJ. c. A. Neighbour
ing mems classes have been invited to
send delegates with greetings from their
re spective classes.-The service last Sum
day was omitted on account OF unfavor-
able weather and the indisposition OF the
pastor. Next Sundays sermon will be
especially for young people. 'Home Maxi
ing for the Master"