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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
CLAIM NEED FOR POOR
HOUSE IN WOODBRIDGE

FORDS, Dec. 21:--Finding that
the need of a poorhouse for the
township is becoming more of a de-
mand of late. Committeeman W. II.
| Hoy has taken steps to relieve the
situation and is e~ndeaVoring to have
the institution located in this place.
He believes that the only solution is
the buying of a house now built and
ready for use.
He has taken the matter up with
the other committeeman of the
township and has suggested a loca-
ton suitable for the establishing of
the proposed poorhouse. This house
is a large stucc building on King
Georges road near the school prop
erty in this place. IL has fourteen
large rooms and is located on a plot
of ground 1S0X2SS feet.
The question of buying a site to
house the township poor has been
before the committeeman on several
occasions, and each time it was de-
layed on account of a suitable loca-
ton or the probable cost to the
township Since it was found that
some steps must be taken to buy or
build a house. it was decided to in
spect the property suggested by
Committeeman Hoy.
The proposed building is one of
the largest in this vicinity and viii
be easy to keep in repair. 1t has
all the modern improvements, and
is considered n of the finest build
ings here. If the township commit
tee purchase it, Woodbridge town
ship will have n of the finest poor
houses in the county. The total cost
of the property and building is
$4,000,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
To ACT ON NEW
ELECTION LAWS
Republican %AssembIymen at
Conference Today to Con-
slider Changes.
BY Special Correspondent.

o1 Gptfldt tbIttsDbnutnG.
TRENTON Dec. 21:-The fifty
nine Republican members of the
1921 House of Assembly are sched-
uled 10 hold an important confer
ence here this afternoon to discuss
the program of legislation to be
carried out at the incoming session
of the lawmakers.
Assemblyman 7. Harry Rowland,
the next Republican majority lead
or. will preside over today's meet
ing. Such things as anti-liQuor
measures, changes in election laws
to give the women equal representa-
ton with men, and a number of
other questions will likely be taken
up.
1t is understood that the senate
conference committee of five mem
bers. who report has it are to be
Senator Allen. Salem, Majority
Leader Mackay. Bergen. Case of
Somerset. White of Atlantic, and
Wallworth, of Camden, will attend
today's meeting of the House Re
publicans. The House members will
also today pick a conference COM
mittee of five to confer with the SEN
atorial conferees and both will draft
a program to be carried out by the
legislature which convenes on Jan
uary II.
One of the measures expected to
be discussed today is hat 10 place
the appointment of the Utility Board
members in the hands of the legis-
lature in joint session or in the SUI
preme Court. thus taking them away
from the authority of the governor.
Assemblyman Rowland introduced
1 bill along this line in the 1920
session but it did rot get very far.
There is talk of 1t being revived.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
FAIL To IDENTIFY MAN
SUICIDE AT METUCHEN

METUCHEN, Dec. 21-Though
more than tw~enty-four hours have
elapsed since the finding Of the
body hanging to a tree on the out
skirts of town. the authorities are
no nearer to an Identification than
they were yesterday afternoon.
The body has been embalmei by
Ccrcner Arthur X. Hillpot and viii
be held at the morgue for several
days in case any relatives or friends
may come to claim it. Should the
body remain unidentified it will be
buried in Hillside cemetery the
latter part of the week It the ex-
pense of the borough.
The suggestion was made yester-
day hat the man was from Menlo
Park. at which place he was em--
ployed by the railroad company.
but that has proven to be untrue,
as none of the railroad employees
who work in that locality knew
him.
That the man was alive at /
o'clock yesterday afternoon. less
than two hours before the body was
discovered dangling from a tree,
has been established since the re-
mains have been viewed by the rail-
road trackmen, who were talking
with him at that time.
According to these men, the de-
ceased stopped at the tool shanty
about / o'clock in the afternoon,
and talking in the Slavish language
asked to be directed to Perth Am
boy. after which he Immediately
started down through the woods in
the general direction of the trolley
line running to that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
WOODBRIDGE X. OF P.
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

WOODBRIDGE. Dec. 21-Uclid
Lodge No. 153, at its last meeting
Of the year, conferred the rank OF
esquire on Messrs. Eggert, Miller
and Johnson. with the greatest OF
success. Election of officers was
held. and those elected were:
Chancellor commander. William
Treen: vice chancellor commander,
Arthur Brown; prelate. Ernest Bur-
roughs: master of arms. Israel Ma
del: master of works. Mr.. Ladell:
inside guard. T.. ID. Thorne; outside
guard. John Brennan; keeper Of
record and seal. w. a. Gillian: mas
ter Of finance. Harvey Kelley; mas
terof e~xchequer. Ralph Kelley;
grand representative. Harvey Kel-
ley.
At the next meeting Jan. Z, the
district deputy will be in charge OF
the installation of newly elected off,
GERS. During the evening great
pleasure is expected in comforting
on those who took the rank of es-
quire last meeting night. the rank
of knight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21

Leo S. Lowenkopf, who was sworn
in as an attorney-at-law ut Trenton
recently, is a product of the local
schools. He graduated from the
local grammar and high school at
which latter place he earned quite
a reputation lbs an athlete. In 1915
he o the high jump championship
of East Jersey at Asbury Park, be-
ing track captain hat same year.
Iowenkopf then went to Rutgers
College for a yea and while there
became a member of the track
team. He then went to New jersey
Law School at Newark and after
taking a three-year law urs was
graduated last June with his Bache-
lor of Laws degree. While at the
law school ~Lowenkopf ran ono year
with the law school relay team at
the University Cf Pennsylvania
games. He took the attorneys ex-
animation November 5 and was ad-
mitted to practice yesterday.
~Lowenkopf is well known i'm Y.
NJ. II. A. and Y. NJ. G. A. circles.
having been a member of those two
associations for quite a number of
years. He is also an Elk. Lowen-
kopf has opened offices AZ the Dana
Building. this city. for the general
practice of law.
For a short time Lowenkopf was
connected with the Perth Amboy
EVENING NEWS as sporting edi-
tor. He served his clerkship with
Wight, Wight & Golenbock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO
COMPLETE DANCE PLANS

4 meeting of the Alumni Associa-
ton will he held in the auditorium
of the library at s o'clock tonight
for the purpose of completing plans
for the Christmas dance to be held
in the high school auditorium We'd
nesday. December %. for the mem
bers and friends of the association.
The president, Ezra Karkus. has
called the meeting at a most oppor-
tune time as a great many of the
boys and girls attending the various
schools and colleges are home for
the holidays and a large number of
these are expected to attend the
meeting tonight. The committees
and chairmcn will be appointed at
this time and tickets will also DC
distributed.
An orchestra of excellent repute
has been secured to furnish the
music for the occasion and an effort
is being made to make this n of
the incest reunions held i'm the high
school for many years.
Every member of the organization
is urged to be present at the meet
ing tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
GIVE CANTATA
At WOODBRIDGE
Local Presbyterian Church
Choir Scores Another Sue
cess to Aid Organ Fund.
BY Special Correspondent;

BY Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE. Dec, 21-The
Christmas concert given last night
in the Methodist church for the
benefit of the organ fund of Trinity
church. by the members of the
choir of the First Presbyterian
church of Perth Amboy with its
delightful program of instrumental
and vocal soloists, from both Perth
Amboy and Woodbridge. was
much enjoyed by the many people
who were able to attend. The aug
mented choir of thirty-five voices
under the direction of Fred A..
BRIGGS and with Miss Susie Dixon as
organist. repeated the Christmas
cantata, The Christ Child" by G..
b. Hawley, given Sunday afternoon
in the Presbyterian church in Perth
Amboy. as the second part of the
program. \ great many people
from Perth Amboy who heard
the concert at that time were
present last night to again enjoy
the splendid performance of the
chorus of h~armonizing voices and
pleasing solo parts.
The first part of the program
consisting of instrumental and vocal
soloists opened with an instrument
tai number by Mrs. Lester White.
violinist: stephen Somogyi, cello, of
Perth Amboy, and Mrs. Frank VAL
entine. pianist. and Miss Susie Dix
on, organist. of Woodbridge, and
the baritone solo by Fred A. BRIGGS.
which followed was much enjoyed
by the entire audience. The instru-
mental soloists. Mrs. Lester White
and stephen Somogyi, %cellist. each
played especially delightful numbers
and both we're most gracious in ia
voring the audience with an encore.
Mss Louise Crowell. soprano, OF
Perth Amboy. sang Gounod's ave
Maria" which is especially adapted
to her voice and the high notes
were exceptionally clear and pleas
ing last night. The first part Of
the program concluded with a quar-
tet number by Messrs. Potter.
Slaight, Nelson and BRIGGS with
Mrs. Frank Valentine at the piano.
The entire program was carried out
in q very creditable manner, of
which the audience vert most APP
preciative.
The concert besides being a huge
musical success was a financial sue
cess and a nice SUI was realized for
the organ fund Of Trinity church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
NEW SCHOOL.
FOR SEWAREN
Will Cost $50, 900 and Have
a. Rooms; Property Given
to Township by !. AIpern.

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 2f:--The
board of education at its regular
meeting in the high school here last
night received and approved of the
plans for the new Sewaren school
presented by the building commit
tee for consideration. The plans and
specifications will now De sent TO
the state department of education
for their approval after which bids
will be advertised for.
The new Sewaren school will be
erected upon a plot donated to the
township for this purpose by Isaac
Alpern of Perth Amboy. and it is
estimated the four-room structure
Will cost in the neighborhood of
$4,000. When the gift was made
by Mr.. Alpern it was with the con
dition that work be completed on
the school by May /. He later re-
moved this condition and inserted in
It's place one which called for the
actual construction work to have
begun by May /, 1921.
The teachers of the township had
a petition before the board request
ing that the schools close for the
Christmas holidays tomorrow after
noon in order that teachers living
out of town would nave ample time
to reach their homes. The board
refused to comply with the request
but decided to close the school at
1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, max
Ing allowance for those teachers,
however, who must leave at an ear
lier hour to reach their homes by
Saturday. These teachers will be
given special consideration, il was
announced. and be permitted to
leave early.
The report of the township SUI
pervising principal showed that dur
ing November the average atten-
dance on an enrolment of 1855 was
2575, and average of Oils per cent.
There were $40 cases of tradiness
and only nine truants. Five pupils
were transported by train, ia by
trolley and 141 by automobile bus.
a report was received that the
new class rooms had been complet-
cd in the Fords school, making ten
class rooms now available for full
time classes. In the Hopealwn
school the report said a room in the
basement had been partially foored
and when the holidays were over,
1t would be possible to conduct full
time classes again.
The resignation of Mrs. Jean
Travis as a teacher In the Keasbey
school was accepted. 1t was de-
ctded to transfer one of the Hope
lawn school teachers to keasbey
Shool to fill the vacancy.
z The ParentTeachers Association
of Avenel had a communication be-
fore the board asking that sand be
placed on the ashes in the school
yard. The board decided to grant
The request.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS SLOW
IN SECURING LICENSES

Less than five per cent. Of the
automobile. driver and truck licenses
to be issued in this city have been
issued UP to the present time, ac-
cording to information received
from Max Gibian, the local agent.
The offices of the agent have been
open in the Perth Amboy Garage
Company's showroom in Madison
avenue for the past twenty days,
but the demand for license plates
and driver licenses has not come up
to the number expected.
Up to the present time the follow
ing licenses have been issued: 1856
cars, 240 drivers and so trucks. It
is estimated by Mr.. Gibian that
there are at least 1900 persons
who will apply at the Office for
licenses between now and January
1. The reason the Office was opened
on December 1 was SO this vast
number might be accommodated,
and people were urged to obtain
their licenses as 500 as possible. 1t
will be impossible to supply licenses
to this large number during the last
week before the new year and many
persons will be forced to wait until
after New Years before they can
operate their cars as the old licenses
will not be allowed.
No matter how great the rush
during the last week of the year
Mr.. Gibian has refused to increase
his staff of clerks, which he employ
ed on December 1. to issue the III
censes. Commissioner Dill. follow
ing a conference with Mr.. Gibian.
has stated that Perth Amboy has a
staff as large as Elizabeth. which
city has a considerably larger popu-
~ 1 a. hna fhf II. @N .
people would only heed the depart
ment's request that they get their
licenses early. there would be ample
time in which 10 serve all.
The Office will not be open New
Years morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
%SURROGATE'S COURT

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 21@The
will of Charles 3. Ames. of Metuch-
en-, who died Dec. 10. names Lu-
cretia T., the widow. as ~executrix
to whom the entire estate is left. One
daughter survives, Catherine A. Pat
terson, of Metuchen. The will was
drawn Jan. 81, 1916. and was wit
messed by Elizabeth and Roy c.
Burr.
The will Of Louise Kutcher, of
Perth Amboy, who died Nov. IL, was
probated this morning. naming Max
A. Kutcher. son. and Joseph Masso-
pust as executors. The deceased
leaves a husband. John. George,
Hervert, Henry, Charles and Louie,
sons. and Anna HELEN and Therese,
daughters. The will was drawn
Sept. 2. 1920. and witnessed by
Thomas Brown. Antonio Heffter and
Henrietta Smell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
ACT ON O'MEAL
At So. AMbOY
Appointment at Water Works
Opposed by ScuIIy Will be
Taken Up by Council.

BY Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY. Dec. 2l-A very
important meeting of the common
council will be held tonight. This
will be the final regular meeting OF
the present council and there is
much business to be transacted be-
fore the new officials take hold on
Jan. 1. There are two ordinances
now pending adoption. covering last
minute appointments.
The ordinance appointing Michael
O'Neal as assistant chief engineer
for $500 per year for three years
has been causing no little discussion
in this city. IL has been pointed OFT
that O'Neal is practically a newcom-
er in South Amboy while several of
the applicants have been lifelong
residents of the city.
Another ordinance provides for
the appointment of Ruben Forgot
son as police justice for one year. In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
Charge Bov Stole BtcycIe.

A minor hailed before the re-
corder last night on a charge of
stealing a bicycle from in front of
n store in this city, was released
from custody with a warning from
the recorder, and an order to report
in court on January s. The record
er stated hat the penalty inflicted
at this time will depend upon the
number of bicycles the boy steals
between now and that time.
The report of Truant Officer Hope
showed that the boy has a bad rec
ord in the schools of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
Reports Gates Now Lowered.

Patorlman Charles ~Jorgenson re-
ceived a report from a number of
people last night. that the gates at
the Smith street crossing of the
when the train due here at S:16
Central railroad were not lowered
o'clock pulled into the station. This
train pulls up halfway across
Smith street, and vehicles and pass
ersby were in danger due to the
ufa of the gateman. The officer
notified the section foreman of the
occurrence, and action will be taken
in the matter. The gateman claim
ed that he did not know the train
came up so far.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21

There will be a fireside sing for
the members of the boys department
of the "Y" tonight, in charge of
Jasper Johnson.
A debate will be the feature Of
the evening, when the question,
Resolved, that the Fourth of July
is a better and bigger holiday than
Christmas" will be argued by Stew
art Schoonover and Eugene Nuss-
baum on the affirmative and VIII
Yarnall and Robert Hutton on the
negative.
The "Y" will be closed Christmas
Day but a large open house" is be-
ing planned for New Years Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21

addition to the u~nexpired term Of
Mr.. Birmingham. deceased. The law
under which the charter of South
Amboy was issued provides that po-
lice recorders shall be elected every
two years. Under the terms of this
law the ordinance is not legal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
Granted Absolute Divorce.

Rush G. Ross, OF State street, this
city has been granted an absolute
divorce from his wife Arthine Il.
Ross, by Chancellor T.. r. Walker.
In his petition for the decree. Ross
named Alexander Weiss of this city
as correspondent the offense taking
place in the Hotel Winton. New
York. The couple were married in
Little Rock, Arkansas in Septem-
Der 1903,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
President AppOints Smith

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21:-Sena-
or Marcus A. Smith, of Arizona, is
understood to have been selected by
President Wilson Is a member of
the International joint commission
which deals with certain questions
Using between the United States
and Canada. such as fisheries and
the like.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
D'Annunzio VIII Resist

by TIC AssOcIateu PTess.
ROME. Dec. 20-Captain Gabrielle
d'Annunzio, head of the regency of
Quarnero. has informed General Ca
viglia, commander of Italian troops
along the Dalmation coast, that he
does not recognize the treaty of Ra-
pablo and will resist its enforcement.
Information from other sources says
the regency has decided to fight the
treaty to the utmost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
CUT THIS QUIT rs woErH MONEY

Cut out this slip, enclose with sc and
mail 1t II Foley G. Co. 1885 Sheffield
Ave. Chicago. Ill. writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive In
return a trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for coughs.
colds and Group: Foley Kidney Pills for
pains in sides and backs; rheumatism,
backache. kidney and bladder ailments;
and Foley Cathartic Tablets. a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing cathartic
for constipation. biliousness. headaches.
and sluggish bowels. Sold Everywhere
AAy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
Funeral for Mrs. Caroline Jensen

Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline
Jensen, widow of the late Hans
Jensen, will be held Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock from her late
residence 124 Madison avenu fol-
lowed by a service at Our Savior's
Danish Lutheran church at 2:30
o'clock. Interment will be in AL
pine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21

ed by several of the clergy. Rev. T.
Tomchany. of Trenton: Rev. L.
Haitinger. OF Passaic; Rev. J. sea-
man, of Jersey City: Rev. w. Rog-
ovsky. of South River: Rev. A. ket<
ter. of Raritan, and many other
dignitaries were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-21
Delaware-Raritan Canal Closed

BY The Associated Press
BORDENTOWN. Dec. 21:-The
Delaware and Raritan canal today
was closed to navigation for the
winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-17
WILSON GETS MESSAGE
FROM LEAGUE SESSION

President Wilson today received
from President Paul Hymans. of the
League OF Nations, a message con
tanning the greeting extended to the
President by the League. now sitting
In Geneva.
The text of the message, It was said
at the White House. would not be
made public until President Wilson's
reply was drafted.
President Wilson today sent the
following message to the League of
Nations assembly:
Paul Hymans. President OF the AS
sembly Of the League of Nations.
Geneva, Switzerland:
"The greetings so graciously sent
to me by the Assembly of the League
OF Nations through you has gratified
me very deeply, indeed. ] am, ind ed,
proud to be considered to have played
any part In promoting the concord
Of nations with the establishment OF
such an instrumentality as the
League through whose increasing
usefulness and success I look forward
with perfect confidence.
"Permit me to extend my personal
greetings to the assembly, IL they
will be gracious enough to receive
them. together with an expression OF
my hope and belief that their labors
will be OF immense value to the whole
civilized world"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-17
WANTS LEAGUE
bars LOWERED
Argentine Delegate Startles
Session With Plea All Ma
tions Be Admitted.
BY NEWTON &. PARKE,
Interna tlOnnI News Service.

GENEVA, Nov. 17.-Foreign
Minister Pueyrredon, of Argentina,
caused a sensation at the opening
Of today's session of the League Of
Nations assembly meeting by declar-
ing that all recognized nations ought
to be admitted to membership.
FEARS DANGEROUS ANTAGONIST.
Argentina considers that every
recognized nation should he taken
into the League of Nations declared
the South American statesman. "Other-
wise we shall cause dangerous antag.
onsms and create a new alliance
against the league"
This declaration was considered sig
nificant In view OF the conflicting re.
ports concerning Germany. Although
the German foreign office was quoted
as saying Germany would not seek
admission. II was said that a neutral
country might act for Germany in
seeking her entrance into the league
Six vice presidents Of the assembly
will be elected tomorrow morning.
COVENANT WILL STAND.
Despite the agitations of several
small groups in favor of amendment
OF the league of nations covenant to
conform with the views of the United
States. 1t is certain that nothing def
mite will be done at the present ses-
sion. The rules of order would have
to be amended and these have
already been adopted Professionally.
! DR.. Alfredo Costa. the Portuguese
delegate, who has taken a Ieading
part in the movement to have the
covenant revised, said that another
meeting of the assembly probably
would be held in March for decisive
action along this line.
Count Won BernstorH. former Ger
man ambassador to the United States,
Is reported to be due here at an eafly
date. He Is to act on behalf Of the
German government, which is de.
sirous OF Germany entering the
League of Nations, according to the
report.
Secretary Schwarz. of the German
League OF Nations Union, has arrived
in Geneva to inquire what would be
the impression II Count Won Bern
storm, president of the German league
should make his appearance here
The mission of Herr SchwarZ Is re-
garded in League circles as a con-
tinuation of the tentative steps taken
by the same party in London to sound
the League of Nations regarding Ger.
many's admission.