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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
.UKRAN|ANS To
GIVE CONCERT
Delightful Folk Songs to be
Rendered at High School
Auditorium Sunday.

With the resurrection of the Ukran-
IAN nation, a new and practically un- :
known treasure OF music was opened
to the world. The Tsarist regime
had followed policy of total suppress
sion with regard to the music. litera-
ture and art of Ukraine. Now. how
ever, the Ukranians are at liberty to
sing ther songs and let the world hear
their beautiful melodies.
Americans in Perth Amboy will be
given an opportunity to hear typical
selections rendered by talented per-
formers Sunday afternoon in the high
school auditorium. Through the ef-
forts Of Rev. Joseph Chaplinsky, rec
tor of the Ukranian Greek Catholic
church, a chorus Of more than forty
singers has been secured and VIII
give the performance for the beneht
Of the Red Cross.
The folk-songs of Ukrania are the
most delightful of all Slavok music.
In comparison to folk-songs of other
nations, they are second only to those
of the Italians. characterized by their
Naivette and plaintiveness. they are
not saturated with pessimism ana
melancholy as are the native songs
of many of the foreign countries. The
program will consist Of war songs,
robber songs and love songs and are
characterized by strength of express
sion, freedom and cheerfulness.
The Ukranian church here greatly
the work of the Red Cross
for it's people on the other side, and
1t Is with a spirit of appreciation that
this great treat has been secured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
GIRL ARRESTED
THEFT IS CHARGE

Anna Mushevie, a servant employ
ed at the Marathon Hotel, 142 Smith
street, was taken into custody by
Detective Joseph Gutowski yesterday
on a grand larceny charge in connec-
ton with theft from a Mrs. Hawk
ins of 632 Fairfield Circle, Westfield.
The arrest was made after the detec-
tive was approached by a representa-
tive of a New York Insurance COM
pany who was working on the case.
A description was given Detective
Gutowski and shortly -afterward the
girl was placed under arrest. She
confessed to working in Westfield for
a couple of days and admitted steal
ing some of Mrs. Hawkins property.
Ing a bracelet, pin. two diamond
rings and some linens. Recorder
Pickersgill remanded the girl this
morning to await the appearance of
the complainant in the case.
The girl was arrested a short time
ago by Detective Gutowski on a
charge of interfering in the affairs
of q married couple. For this offense
she was sentenced to the workhouse
by Recorder Pickersgill for sixty
days. Detective Gutowski requested
the recorder to release the girl on
parole in his custody in the hope OF
her improvement. The officer turned
the girl over to her aunt, but she did
not remain at home long. If the
complaint Is not pressed on the grand
larceny charge, 1t is likely the detec-
tive will push the breaking parole
charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
REFUSE PASTORS 5
RESIGNATION
Rev. Mr.. SchIotter Will Con-
suit With Synod Before He
Will Give Definite Answer

BY a unanimous vote last night the
congregation of the Grace English
Lutheran church in Jefferson street,
refused to accept the resignation of
the pastor, Rev. Robert Schlotter who
after reading the resignation retired
to the parsonage adjoining the church
The meeting last night was the larg-
est congregation meeting in the nis-
tory of the church.
Within ten minutes after the Rev.
Mr.. Schlotter had returned to his
home he was notified that the congre-
cation would not accept the resigna-
tion and after a few minutes delibera-
ton replied that before he would give
definite answer he would have to
consult the president of the synod.
to which the congregation belongs
Rev. Mr.. Schlotter's resignation was
to take affect on July 81.
Rev. Mr.. Schlotter came to the
Grace English Lutheran church here
fourteen years ago and since that
time the organization has been one
of the most successful In the city
When Rev Mr.. Schlotter began his
pastorate the church had but forty
seven contributing members and SIXTY
scholars in the Sunday school. To-
day the church has 400 contributing
members and $40 enrolled scholars
in the Sunday school, and cradle roll
of 100 names. This means an increase
in the organization of 500 per cent.
with a great opportunity for larger
increase.
At the first of the year the church
had over $1,000 balance in the bank
and over $500 in war saving stamps.
The dues and plate collections since
the first of the year have increased
seventy per cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
GADEK GUILTY Of HOLD Up HERE;
HARTMANN On TRIAL TOMORROW
Jury, After 3 Hours, Finds ver-
dict in Booze HoId-up Case
Committed in This City
IS REMANDED TO JAIL
Awaits Sentence---Vereb Sur
rendered In Court and Held
to Await Trial on Charue
BIZ staf Correspon1ens.

NEW BRUNSWICK June 1e-An-
drew Gadek, of Perth Amboy, was
found guilty of highway robbery In
connection with the sensational Mo-
rftko case by jury yesterday. The
jury went out at 1905 and returned
at $500 with the verdict. 1t was Fu-
mored about this morning that dis
agreement was expected of the jury
which Is said to have stood Ill for
conviction until decision of guilty was
reached.
Gadek was remanded to Jail to
await sentence, the second to bo found
guilty on charge of highway robbery
in connection with the holdup of
John Morltko on March 20. Joseph
Brombert was the first member of the
gang to be convicted by jury.
Imm ediately after the trial stephen
N. Vereb the fourth member or the
gang whose date for trial has not
been set, was surrendered in court
by Abraham Onikelsky his bondsman.
Onikelsky furnished $4,000 bail for
Vereb the morning after his arrest. 1t
is claimed the bondsman was afaird
his man would skip before trial. We
reb was remanded to Jail to await
trial.
William Hartmann the Perth AM
boy detective implicated in this case,
will be the third member of the gang
to come up for trial. His trial Is set
for tom orrow. According to rumors
in Perth Amboy and also in this city
the detective is said to have stated
that his defense Is SO strong that 1t
will be impossible for jury to con-
vict him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
RESUME TRIALS
ON WEDNESDAY

By Stnf Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK June 16-
There will be no trials here on Mon
day or Tuesday of next week but on
Wednesday and Thursday the follow
ing cases will come up:
Wednesday June 23: Timothy Hol-
land larceny and receiving Dennis
Gallagher attorney: Chester Jennings
carnal abuse, Frederick f. Richard
son; Edward Reinhardt assault and
battery, Russell T.. Watson; Michael
Wexler, assault and battery. w. c. Sc
dam; George Buchan. carrying con-
cealed weapons. w. c. Sedan.
Thursday, June "a: Annie Felten-
stein. two charges of larceny and re-
ceiv:ng w. C. Sedan; Joseph Tadgur-
ska. atrocious assault and battery, +.
&C. Supinsli: Stephen Ondo, atrocious
assault and battery, George Kemeny:
Andrew Sirocki. atrocious assault and
battery, Walter REILLY; Adam LinS,
assault and battery August Streitwolf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
BOY ESCAPES
FROM LOOKUP
Frank Petrick Slides Down
Banister to Safety--Wanted
on Theft Charge of Money

Frank Petrick, a minor taken into
custody yesterday by City Marshai
Burt Moore on complaint of Samuel
Scharer, who charged that the boy
collected money from his customers
under false pretenses, and who was
ordered held for the juvenile court
on Friday by Recorder Pickersgill.
made good his escape from the local.
police station yesterday.
The police kept the boy together
with two other boys locked In cen
ON the second floor of the station
house. Yesterday afternoon It was
discovered the boy had made his
getaway. 1t is believed that after
taking a panel out of the door he
came slowly down the stairs cllmp-
ed over the banister and fed through
n side door. Several members of the
department in an adjoining room did
not hear the boy as he made good
his escape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
NEGROES
ARE LYNCHED
Mob Rules Duluth as Jail is
Stormed-- -"TriaI" is Held
for Negroes; AIIege Attack
sy The Associated Press


DULUTH, Minn., June 16:-Vir-
tually normal conditions prevailed
today in the Duluth business streets
over which a mob of 5000 persons
surged last night, sweeping the police
from power and seizing and lynchins
three negroes held in connection
with an attack on a seventeen-year-
old white girl.
When two companies of Minnesota
National Guardsmen reached here
today after a special train trip from
st. Paul. they found only damaged
police station and Uttered streets as
visual evidences of the mob's activi-
ties.
Last night the things were accom-
plished after the police force had
been overpowered with bricks and
streams from fire hose In an attack
on police headquarters.
For at least two hours the mob
ruled, only relinquishing It's power
after the negroes had been lynched.
connection with the attack on the
girl which took place at a circus
ground Monday night. The men were
attached to the circus as roustabouts.
The mob held a mock trial, declared
three of the negroes guilty and ac-
Quilted the other three who today
still were in the hands of the police.
were hanged within n block and q
half of the police station, the mob
hooting down pleas of two priests
that the law be permitted to take its
course. 1t took three starts TO hang
the first negro as the rope broke the
first two times. After the mob had
dispersed early today the police cut
down the bodies. -,
A report from Virginia, Mimi.
early today said that ten negroes
were being rushed in automobiles TO
St. Paul. guarded by deputy sherlits,
to be placed in the Ramsey county
iail for protection. A score of auto
mobiles carrying members or last
nights mob had been reported on tne
wav to Virginia from Duluth In an
effort TO seize other negro employees
of a circus whom they believe might
have participated in the attack on
white girl.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
BOOZE AUCTION;
WHO CAN BUY It?
$65, 900 Worth of Liquor Seiz-
ed From Carload of Lumber
TO be Sold. Marshal in Doubt

whiskey. brandy. gin and cham,
pagne worth more than $4,000 Will
be placed on sale at a public auction
to be held at a warehouse 40 2f6 IA
wilson avenue by United states Mar
shall Albert Bollschweiler on Tuesday
morning July 6. at 10 O'Clock. just
what persons will be permitted to Of
fer bids on this stock and the restric-
tions attached to its purchase Is not
known as yet. Marshal Bollschweiler
awaiting full instructions and details
of the sale from United States At
torney Joseph l.. Bodine.
The booze is that seized by govern
ment agents in this city on January
10, hidden in a carload of lumber con.
signed to George w. Jackson. ioca,
demurrage expert. Between bOo ana
600 cases of Canadian Club whlskey
were found on the car. 80,
The following amounts OF liquor Will
be placed on sale: 46S dozen ana 1our
bottles of whiskey and brandy; 3i4
bottles of gin; 23 half pints OF cham
pagne and 447 gallons OF whiskey;
All of this was "fraudulently ana
knowingly imported and brought into
country" according to the wording
of the announcement advertising the
auction sale.
The sale will be subject to the pro-
visions of the national prohibition act,
approved Octoger 27, 1913. and
Just what these provisions are will not
be known until Judge Bodine has
communicated them to Marshal Boil
schweiler.
1t will not be possible for everyone
to bid upon the stock certain permits
and credentials being necessary In Or
der that 1t come within the law. Whe-
ther the stock will be sold In pulk
or divided into small lots is not known
as yet.
The seizure of the cases of booze
from the lumber car in January caus-
ed considerable excitement 1t being
he first of q number of similar ef-
Is to smuggle whiskey into the city
y various parties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
Will Present a Solid Front
Against Gov. Cox of Ohio for
Presidential Nomination.
SAYS BRYAN WILL AID THEM
Want Enforcement Stand by
Democrats When They Open
Session at San Francisco
Possible Democratic
Presidential Nominees

Here are the twelve possibilities
for the Democratic Presidential
nomination:
William G.. McAdoo of New
York.
Attorney-General A. Mitchell
Palmer of Pennsylvania.
Gov. James NJ. Cox OF Ohio.
Vice-President Thomas r. Mar
shall of Indiana.
John w. Davis of West Virginia
Gov. Edward /. Edwards of New
Jersey.
Senator Atlee Pomerene of Ohio.
Herbert Hoover of California.
Gov. Alfred Z. Smith of New
York.
William ]. Bryan of Nebraska.
James w. Gerard of New York.
Champ Clark of Missouri.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
ROAD REPA|RST
Be CONSIDERED
BIZ STAFF Correspondent.
NEW DDTvRTCyIvII

bD StdH Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 16:-It
Is understood that the freeholders at
their meeting tomorrow night will
consider favorably the making of ex-
traordnary repairs to two more
county roads. namely, Easton avenue
and the New, Brunswick Turnpike In
New Brunswick. The work to be
done on these roads is about two
miles in length and 1t is reported
that warrenite surfacing will be used
in one case and a patent pavement
known as Type r" in the other.
Specifications for the paving of
four other roads are to be before the
freeholders at this meeting also.
these roads being the one from Hell
meta to Jamesburg: the Lincoln
Boulevard; the road from Wood
bridge to Roosevelt and New Bruins
wick avenue from Rogans to Fords.
Incidentally the New Brunswick
Board of Trade will have a delega-
tion present to voice their sentiment
against the expenditure Of large
amounts by the county in road re-
pairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
ASK EXCLUSION
Of JAPANESE
A. F. of L. Calls Up Congress
to Cancel ''Gentlemen's
Agreement" With Japan.
BIZ The Associated Press


MONTREAL, Junt 16-The Ameri-
can Federation of Labor in convention
here today called upon the congress
of the United States to cancel the
"gentlemen's agreement" with Japan
and absolutely exclude Japaiese and
other Asiatic immigration to this
country. The exclusion of picture
brides" also was demanded. FEEDER
alton department and international
unions were instructed to Cooperate
and press this legislation.
Declaring q band of irresponsible
agitators' are attempting to discredit
the recognized organization in the
railway service the federation unani-
mously condemned the "cessationist"
movement which resulted in the re-
cent strike.
The convention also -instructed its
affiliated organizations from refrain
from giving oral or financial support
or assistance of any kind to any "ces-
sationist" movement. any federation
organization giving such assistance is
threatened with having its charter re-
voked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
LAND IN PRISON
IN ROBBERY PLOT
Three Men, Convicted of Try
ing to Crack Safe Here Taken
to Trenton and Railway.

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 16:-
Harry Levine, one of the men con-
nected with the attempted cracking
of the safe of A. M. Metzendorf in
Perth Amboy a short time ago, was
taken to Railway Reformatory by
Warden William III. Goodwin yester-
day. He is sentenced to serve a full
term at the reformatory.
Sam Rosby and Harry Gold, two
other members of this gang sem
fenced last Friday. will be taken to
Trenton today by the warden. Gold
will serve a term not to exceed seven
years and not less than two years
and eight months. while Rosby will
serve not more than seven years and
not less than three years and eight
months.
Silver, the fourth member of the
gang released in $4,000 from Perth
Amboy the night of his arrest and
arrested Immediately by the Newark
detectives on suspicion and released
in $1,000 bail by these officers. has
not put in an appearance here as yet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
LOTS Of WORK
FOR HARDING.
Getting Ready at Desk in
Washington to Take a Short
Vacation Before Campaign
BIZ The Associated Press

BU The ASSOctdted PreSa
WASHINGTON. June 16:-With
no political engagements slated for
today Senator Harding hoped to.
make rapid progress in cleaning up
an accumulation of mail and sena-
torial work in preparation for HIS
departure in few days for a vaca-
tion of two weeks or more.
The senator has not yet determined
where he will spend his rest period,
but plans to devote part of his time
to his speech of acceptance. He in
making the selection he will be sure
there is a convenient golf course.
Many requests to speak have reacn-
ed the senator from all parts of the
country.
Senator Harding today sent the fol-
lowing letter to Major General Wood
In reply to the letter of congratula-
tions:
Il do not know quite how to ex-
press my feelings in debating an ac-
knowledgementt to one who was con-
tender for the distinction which came
to me. Perhaps l shall express my
self sufficiently shall l say that should
the distinction come to you instead
of me l should have found very great
pleasure and satisfaction in conveying
to you q very cordial message or So
licitation and good wishes.
81 know that we are both Interested
in the same great good to our COM
mon country and feel confident that
you will be very deeply Interested In
bringing about a restoration OF the
Republican party administration In
Washington and q return to the con-
stitutional method of government
which was a concept of the bound
ing father" e
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
REPLY MADE To
PERSIA REQUEST
BIZ The Associated Press

bU 1he ASS0cf0ted PTcSS
LONDON, June 16-That the reply
Of the council of the League of Ma
tions to Persia's request for interven-
ton against bolshevik aggression
would announce postponement Of
any final decision was borne out by
an official announcement made at a
public meeting of the council today.
The meeting followed two days of
executive session. The councils re-
ply stated:
1.-The council decided that before
advising upon the means by which
the obligation prescribed by the cab
met shall be fulfilled, 1t is desired in
order to give every opportunity for
the success of the conversation now
progressing to await the result OF the
promises made by the soviet author
tiles. Meanwhile the council re
quests the Persia representative to
keep it informed of the march OF
events.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
BIZ The Associated Press


WASHINGTON, June 16:-Proht-
bition advocates will ask the Demo-
cratic national convention at San
Francisco to adopt a plank declaring
for rigid enforcement of the eigh-
teenth amendment and the enforce-
ment act, and will present a solid
front against Governor Cox of Ohio,
Wayne =. Wheeler, general counsel
for the nti-saloon league. declared
today.
The resolutions committee ut
Chicago" he said, adopted a law
enforcement plank and lost 1t be-
tween the committee room and the
convention. Mr.. Bryant will act as q
bodyguard for 1t after 1t Is adopted
at San Francisco"
Wheeler said Governor Cox was
the last hope OF the "wets" In their
program for nullification and that
his record makes him an impossibil-
ity If national prohibition is to be
effectively sustained and enforced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
WHAT GERMANY
SAYS Of HARDING
Ru Tha Associated Preas

BERLIN, June 16-Germany has
nothing to fear from the nomination
of Warren @. Harding as the Repub-
lican candidate for the presidency of
the United States. says the Boersen
Zeitung.
Nothing hitherto" the newspaper
declared "warns apprehension that
relations with Germany which have
been Initiated by American CONNER
cial and financiual interests will be
hampered, and on the contrary 1t Is
probable they will be furthered. The
character of American diplomatic re-
Iations with other countries have of
late been generally different from
American commercial relations. The
American business man has emanci-
pated himself more thoroughly than
those of other nations from govern
ment and politics. He does business
wherever business of offers. American
foreign politics have always been
party deep uarty policies and will
remain so under Mr.. Harding or any
body else"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
ACT To RELIEVE
FREIGHT T|E-UP

WASHINGTON, June 16:-The
department Of justice and interstate
commerce commissioners began
working together today to relieve
freight congestion on the nation s
railroads and to restore coastwise
commerce to normal and to settle the
strike of marine workers. Failing
through these methods to alleviate
serious coal shortages in various
parts of the country, consideration
will be given to the question of an
embargo on coal exports.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
ARREST AMBOY MAN IN
ELIZABETH; MISSING HERE

John Leonard, who has been miss
ing from his home in this city for sew
eral days, was arrested in Elizabeth
last night charged with stealing IAN
tern from the Pennsylvania railroad.
He was sentenced to thirty days In jail
by Judge Mahon there this morning.
Leonard has been home only nve
weeks after being discharged from
the insane asylum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
Trade Names Filed

NEW BRUNSWICK. June 1.-TWO
trade names were filed in the office or
the county clerk today. One a cert-
ficate for the Modern Auto Painting
and Trimming Company of So Lewis
street. New Brunswick, conducted by
George Path and Charles Rakowski.
The other was for the Newark
Hardware Company of 800 State street
Perth Amboy, conducted by Isidor So
kOlor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
LIMIT INVASION
IN TURK PACT

WASHINGTON, June 16-Limited
invasion of the port of
Constantinople and its inclusion
within the zone of the straits Is
provided for in the provisional terms
of the Turkish treaty. This is dis
closed by an official summary today
of the Jurisdiction provided for the
inter-allied commission of control.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desire % express Their
schIotter for their sympathy. assistance and
floral pieces sent during our recent be-
reavement in the death OF our wife and
mother Anna c. Everson. We also wish
TO thank the Hundred Ladies' Society Dana
Society," pail bearers and cndertaker Oleson
for satisfactory services. Signed,
HANS c. EvERSON AND FAMILY
I7lO2-6-16-1t-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
New Title For County Collector.

NEW BRUNSWICK. June 16.-Un-
der an act of the legislature passed
last year. the county collectors will
after the first of next month, be
known as county treasurers. The
duties of F William Hilker. county
collector and Wilson Fredericks. his
assistant will be the same, their titles
changing to county treasurer and as
sistant county treasurer respective
Iu
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
Foreig1, NeDs
BIZ The Associated Press

BIZ The Associated Press
BERLIN June 16-Dr. Carl Hels-
serich, former vice chancellor was
electer to the new German Reichstak
from three constituencies. These
constituencies were Hapburg Hanover
and South Hesse-Nassau and DIR.
Helsserich have accepted the man
date from the last named.
ROME, June 16:-Premier Glow
ami Giollittfs newly formed cabinet
have taken the oath of office.
ROME, June 16--Former Premier
Nitti has abandoned his intended
visit. to Spain and America. but pro-
poses to go to Switzerland for an ex-
tended visit, says the Giornal de
Italia. The same newspaper quotes
a friend of Premier Giolitti as SAYING
parliament would be convened June
22.
PARIS, June 16:-Investigation OF
the situation in Turkey and Asia
Minor has been decided upon by the
committee of foreign affairs of the
chamber of deputies. which will send
a delegation there for that purpose.
The committee has requested Its
president to ask Premier Millerand
To furnish it with all reports and
kilograms exchanged between the
government and General Franches
d'Esperey, commander OF French
forces in the near east.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16

Fresh From The cnurn. PIue Ribbon
Butter Is fresh-churned every day in hy-
eienic dairy Kitchens. Its sweetness and
purity Is protected by sealed cartons which
safeguard it from greasy. butter paddles,
unsanitary ice boxes and the taste OF other
foods Order a carton today.
1ss5e-s-2-s-1s-23-sos
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-16
Marshall Sends sympathy

BOSTON, June l6:-The VIce
President Of the United States greet
ed his possible successor today Win
a message of commiseration.
"Please accept my sincere sympa-
thy" was the word which Vice Press
ident Marshall sent to Governor
Coolidge, nominee of the Republican,
party to succeed him.