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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
ANXIOUS To SIGN
PETITIONS HERE
Commission Rule Seems to
Have Found Popularity From
Start Many Names = ned

That the voters of the city are anx-
ious to sign the petitions for the
commission form of government Is
shown by the fact that one petition
within a short time after It was
placed in circulation Is said to have
had more than twenty-five signatures
Many persons anxious to aid in the
securing of signatures have called at
the Office of Harry 8. Medinets. where
the petitions are being distributed for
a copy on which to obtain the names
of voters. In order to meet the de-
mand for the petitions. copies have
been printed, and will be distributed
hereafter instead of type written
ones.
The commission government move
ment is being talked about the city
to considerable extent, and one hears
on every side that the petitions will be
signed. There seems to be a general
opinion that within very short time
more names will have been obtained
to The petitions than are necessary to
bring about an election on the ques-
ton.
Efforts were made yesterday to OBJ
tain the exact number of signatures
necessary on the petition. this number
being twenty per cent of the voters
qualified to vote are at the last gen.
eral election. The exact number
ever, as all records of the last general
election vote are on file at the county
clerks office in New Brunswick, al
though 1t is said that more than 1000
names will be needed to make the
election possible.
In 1917 when commission govern
ment was defeated here, the names re-
quired on the petitions at that time
was 1860, there being a total of
5,292 votes cast at the last general
election before that time. When the
signatures were counted 1t was found
that 1902 had been obtained, which
made $50 more than required.
At the last commission government
election 1t was necessary that the
votes equal thirty per cent of those
cast for the assembly in the general
election before that time, in order to
make the election legal. There were
more than enough votes cast at that
election to rake 1t comply with the
law. 1t has been learned from the
city clerk that this law has been
changed and that he has asked the
city attorney, Leo Goldberger, to In
form him as to the number of votes
now necessary to be cast to make the
election legal.
In 1917 the total vote was Att,
with 1927 for adoption, and 1,4s0
against adoption. Thfs was about one
half of the votes cast at the general
election prior to that time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Record Vote in Congress To-
day Following Wilson's Fail
ure to Sign Bill to End Var
BIZ The Associated Press
WA SHINY Nfov

pV 1Nt aSsOCt0Icu fTcS1
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-Though
Republicans generally conceded there
was no, a chance of overriding the
veto the House expected to vote on
the question of repassing the peace
resolution which the President yes
terday sent back to congress unsigned.
with the statement that he could not
agree to such a program. because he
considered II would place IAN ineffac-
able stain" on the nations honor.
Precedents are that the vote would
fall short OF a few votes of the two
thirds majority, but 1t Is said an at
tempt In the senate to override the
veto would be hopeless. A record
vote had been planned in order that
the matter might be disposed of and
in order that the record might know
Mr.. Wilson and not congress was to
blame because the nation continues
technically to be In state OF war
with the central powers.
Senate and House leaders refrained
from discussing the situation further
than to reiterate that the issues of
the treaty must be fought out in the
coming political campaign, unless the
President soon again submits the
treaty to the senate. contemplation of
which he did not indicate in his veto
message yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
HOUSE TO VOTE ON PEACE;
NO CHANCE TO OVERRIDE VETO.
Coz. EdWdrdS Fduo,S
Boy Scout Movement

Governor Edward /. Edwards
has manifested his interest in the
welfare of the Perth Amboy Boy
Scouts. and especially In the final
effort the local headquarters will
make during Boy Scout Week from
May 81 to June 6 TO obtain the
necessary funds to run the or
ganization here, by the following
statement which was received last
night.
Nothing can be done to create
better boy citizens in Perth Am
boy than to enroll every one of
It's 1000 boys as mem bers of the
Boy Scouts of America. Plans
of every sort to that end are to
be thoroughly commended and |
hope earnestly that your efforts
along this line during Boy Scout
Week will be eminently success
full"
Boy Scout Week this year is
part Of the tenth birthday pro-
gram OF the Boy Scouts OF Ameri-
ca. In the 1900 communities
where the troops are established.
q program OF outdoor activities will
be carried out.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
FOXOPPOSESB|D
ON BRIDGE JOB
FreehoIders Had Plans to
Award Contract Engineer
Threatens Legal Action.
By STAFF Correspondent.

bV StdH Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 2S-
Though II was apparently the inten-
tion of the freeholders to award q
contract yesterday for the building of
a new concrete bridge in the southern
section of the county. a damper like
erect was produced when County En-
gineer Alvin b. Fox publicly demand
ed that his opposition TO the award
be entered on the minutes.
The basis of Mr.. Fox's objections
were raised over the fact that only
one proposal was rendered for fur
ntshing the labor and material and
that he considered the price bid as
being too high. Mr.. Fox recommend
ed that the bid be rejected and bids
for the work be readvertised.
Notwithstanding these objections
which to all indications were made in
committee session before being made
In public, a resolution was presented
by Freeholder George s. Applegate,
calling for the rejection of the bid
and was defeated by 4 to g. Free
holders Dey. Applegate, Loblein and
Vandenburgh voting against It. con
tending that 1t would be cheaper and
better to construct the bridge as pro-
vided for
Freeholders Haight. Belloff and
Gebhardt were in favor of new plans
being prepared and new bids asked
for.
The bridge In question was to be
over Ireland'S brook on the road lead
ing from Dunham's Corner to the
Helmetta cross roads, and on a pro-
posal submitted several weeks ago by
George Gundrum, of South Amboy
was to cost $4,670.
Under the existing plans the bridge
would have an eight foot span and
be twenty-four feet wide and on ac-
count of conditions II would have
been necessary to work in the water
In placing footngs while the proposed
revision would provide for widening
the span to eliminate that condition.
To follow the proposed revision would
very likely increase the cost, said Mr..
Fox. though the statement was at
tributed to the contractor that there
would probably be no difference.
Following the argument over the
disposition of the matter the free
holders adjourned to caucus after
which the resolution was unanimously
laid on the table.
Mr. Fox would make no statement
regarding the squabble, but in reply
to a question said that work of such
character should cost about $35 per
cubic yard.
At that price the fifty eight yards
of concrete which would have been
required would cost $1,000, while the
amount bid was s2,G40 In excess OF
that figure.
AT the time the engineer demand
ed his objections be noted on the
minutes and seeing no move made he
threa tened to have his wishes COM
piled with by legal means II neces-
sary. What final disposition will be
made in the matter is not now
known, but may be at the next meet
ing Of the board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
NOTICE IN THE NEWS
FINDS MISSING MAN

A notice in the Perth Amboy
EVENING NEWS Tuesday of this
week resulted in the finding OF James
Nix. who was being widely searched
for by Mrs. Nix and child. Chief Of
Police Burke gave the communica-
tion from Mrs. Nix to an EVENING
NEWS reporter Immediately after the
receipt of same. Shortly after James
Nix appeared in police court stating
that he had read the notice in the
NEWS which resulted in his COM
municating with his wife. Mr.. Nix Is
living at $50 State street and his wife
has been searching for him for long
time
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

I'll uHueTtdhlngS Is DaSeu on rellSlOn.
In concluding his address the grand
knight called on Rev. Father Ryan
to offer a prayer for the future sue
cess of the home and for the welfare
of the country and the members.
Rev. Father Ryan was one of the
leaders in the foundation OF this
council, and who served as a curate
In the Catholic church here while
Rev. Father Peter Connolly was pas
tor.
Thomas F. Burke, another one of
the leaders in the organization of
the council in this city was next call
ed upon, his talk being based on the
foundation of San Salvador council.
AIe had several documents relating
to meetings to be called for the pur-
pose of organization. One of these
documents was a card dated Novem-
Der rs. 1897, and letter dated No
vember 26, 1897. These documents
were signed by William f. Harkins
who was working in connection with
the now Judge Peter +. DAILY in or
ganizing councils throughout the
southern section of the state.
Mr.. Burke mentioned the names
of a number of the men associated
with him in the forming of this coun-
ell. and told where they held their
first meeting in the back Of his un-
dertaker shop at 233 State street.
Rev. Father Ryan and Rev. Father
Egan were both active In the organ
ization work. The speaker told of a
meeting Of fifteen men at the home
of James Growney In Jefferson street
and told of the first initiation in
Braga hall November 23. 1898.
The first clubrooms of the Knights
of Columbus was in Odd Fellows
hall. after which rooms were secured
above the old Savings Bank at the
corner OF Rector and Smith streets,
and then moving into the Boynton
building.
Mr. Burke concluded his address
by congratulating the committee in
charge for the completion of their
task and also the members for their
cooperation.
Continued on page p
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
TO DECIDE TONIGHT
ON PRIZE WINNING COP

The final drill of the members of
the Perth Amboy police department
will be held in front of City Hall at
6 o'clock tonight. This drill is in
preparation for the inspection of the
department by the mayor, board of
aldermen and the chief Monday
morning. Decoration Day.
A meeting of the mayor, police
committee and chief is expected to
be held tonight to decide the winner
of the medal offered by Ferd Garret-
son 10 the police officer who did the
most heroic deed during the past
wear.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
City Directory Going to Press


A campaign for old clothes to be
sent to the Jewish war sufferers In the
countries of Europe will begin In this
city next Wednesday II was announced
today. Formal announcement OF the
plans and the headquarters of the
campaign will be made later. All
kinds OF shoes hats and old clothes
will be acceptable. The call comes
from the joint distribution committee
of the Jewish War Sufferers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

CONSTANTINOPLE. May 2S-Ar-
menians have crushed the Bolsheyik
uprising against their government in
Erizan and a loyal Armenian army
now is in control of Alexandropol.
according TO a message received from
the Stmenfan capital by NJ. Pekeze-
plan. Armenian diplomatic represen-
tafiye of Tifiis.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
SIMS FOR REORGANIZATION
OF NAVY DEPARTMENT
BIZ The Associated Press

WASHINGTON. May >2S:-Legisla-
tion reorganizing the navy depart-
ment and creating a responsible mill
tary advisor to the civilian secretary
was urged before the senate naval
investigation committee today by
Rear Admiral Sims, who continued
his testimony in rebuttal to Secretary
Daniels.
The admiral ascribed the war time
failures charged by him against tho
navy to the present organization.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
HEARING IN PROFITEERING
CASE IS POSTPONED


NEW YORK, May 2S:-Pleadings
in the case of the American Woolen
Company of New York, American
Wooden Company of Massachusetts,.
and William Wood, president Of both
corporations indicted on charge OF
prohteering, were postponed until
next Tuesday Judge Mack granted
The postponement after consultation
with Attorney Smith and counsel for
the defendants.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Says Employers Have been Backward
BIZ The 4 SSOcfaled Prsss


NEW YORK, May 2S:-Employers
in America, referred to as the capi-
talist group, heretofore have been
backward in proclaiming their rights
and insisting upon proper considera-
ton Ebert II. Gary, chairman Of tho
United States Steel Corporation, de-
clared here today in opening the an
nual meeting of the American Iron
and Steel Institute.
City Directory Going to Press
The city directory of Perth Amboy
and vicinity is about to go to press
and 1t is important for your own
sake as well as for the community
in general. that your name Is proper
ly entered. II you have recently
moved. or are going 10 move, or If
you are a "roomer" and your land
ledy might not have given your ini-
tials or occupation correctly, send
your full name. occupation and ad-
dress to the City Directory. Room
42O. Raritan Building, at once.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Favorable Report on Sugar Bill.

. WASHINGTON, May %. : BY a
vote of 6-3 the senate agriculture
committee today ordered favorable
report on the McVey bill providing for
an export on sugar. AS 1t was in final
action. the committee amended the
measure so that it would not effect
sugar shipped to the United States by
foreign countries to be refined. Early
OF the bill is planned by
Senator McVey.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Threaten Trolley Strike.

NEW YORK. May 2S.-A strike
will be called on the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company lines at o'clock
today unless Lindley Nj. Garrison, re-
ceiver, agrees to confer with a com
mittee purporting to represent power
house and sub station employees on
the question of increased wages ac-
cording to spokesmen of the COM
mittee. The strike would tie up the
entire system.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Guilty of PrOfitcering
o., TJa 4oona,0fpd Tsresa

SYRACUSE. May 2S:-Weed's.
Inc. Binghamton clothiers, tried In
the United States court under Justice
Manton, were found guilty on eight
counts on federal indictment
charging them with profiteering. a
fine OF s31, 900 was imposed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Oregon Expresses Thanks

BV The ASSOctdfed TTeSs
MEXICO CITY, May 2S.-Replying
to a message of felicitation to himself
and those associated with him In the
new Regime in Mexico. sent by a
number of the members of the muni-
cipality of Los Angeles General ATaro
Obregon expressed his thanks to the
senders and declared that If he should
be elected he would seek to bring
about amicable relations between
Mexico and all other countries "es-
pecially those next to us on the Amer
lean continent"
"One of my greatest days would be
that on which the soldiers, stationed
to guard all frontiers, leading to our
countries, are withdrawn" he said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
No Danger OF Stopping Work

WILKES BARRE, Pa, May 2S.--
Anthracite mine workers will abide by
any decision OF the presidential coal
commission to settle their wage dis
pute and all danger of stoppage OF
work in the hard coal region had
passed. Thomas Kennedy president
of district No. z, declared here to-
day. He said the miners in refusing
yesterday to consider a strike at this
time and in accepting a commission,
had adopted 1.-The only logical and
honorable course"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
Gompers to Debate Allen.

BV The AsS0ctdted Fres5
NEW YORK, May 2S-Samuei
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor, and Governor
Henry ]. Allen. of Kansas, will debate
here tonight on the merits of the re-
Gently = enacted Kansas industrial
court law. No official decision will
he made as to the winner. Judge AL
ton B. Parker of this city will pre-
side.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
ONE CENT SALE


PAY us the regular price for any item In
cluded in our sale and will sell you
another OF the same article for ONE CENT
GEAMAN's PHARMACY
80 Smith Street
>The nexalI steser
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
.DlAz IS FRIENDLY
TO GENERAL OBREGON
Ru The Associated Press

BIZ The AsSocldted PftS5
VERA CRUZ. May 28-Felix Diaz.
who was reported yesterday to have
assumed an attitude hostile toward
the Huerta government in Mexico.
has I'm fact notified the authorities
that he Is friendly to the government.
lie Is at Misantla and is awaiting
opportunity to leave the country in
accordance with the desire he ex-
pressed some time ago. He is await
ing the decision of the new govern
ment relative to his quitting Mexican
soil.
Authorities here have received this
information from Diaz and have FOR
warded 1t to the capital.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
FORMER KAISER TRIES
LUCK AS TAILOR
By The Associated Press

By The Associated Press
LONDON. May 2S:-William of
Hohenzollern. former emperor of
Germany. is trying his hand as a
tailor. according to Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam. He is cut
ting out patterns for many new suits
with which he is going to stock his
wardrobes and the dispatch states he
Is excelling at the Job.
How unfortunate it is" says the
paper. that William missed his vo-
cation After all the notoriety he re-
ceived as emperor one can image
what he receives as tailor"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Strong boy wanted. Good pay and chane.
for Advancement to right boy, Inquire New
O6fcs 5-24-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28
WILSON ORDERS WREATH
ON 'DOUGHBOY' STATUE
Bu me Associated Press

BU The AssOcfdted PTeSs
PARIS, May 2S-President Wilson
has ordered a Memorial Day wreath
of flowers to be laid upon the statue
THE American Doughboy" in Sure
ness cemetery and Ambassador Hugh
G.. Wallace will deposit it there Sum
day Instructions were received from
Mr. Wilson by his favorite flower
vendor, when he was in Paris. to get
up a floral tribute to American dead.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

e,.,m vurcanizrns. Let George Dc It.
largest Quickest. Cheapest. Best: Pnone
i17s; New Brunswick Ave Most compicss
h this state
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Blue Ribbon Butter-None So Good De
lieious Spread: Ask grocer for carton.
15s44-5-3-1l-1e-sSs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Blue Ribbon Butter IN Alright cartons
eliminates dangers OF exposed tub butter. Al
your dealer. 1ss46--5-a-tf-.e-2ss
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Briggs for straw hats. 81 Smith st.
165b9-5-28-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Largest assortment of straws at Brisg.
1655s-5-2S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

OWLS TAKE NOTICE
You are requested to attend the next
regular meeting OF the Meet, Friday even
ing. May 18th. o'clock. Eagles Hall. Smith
st., - final action will be taken on the
amendments to tho bylaws.
Secretary.
pr'sl6eaa' 1sses-s-s7-sts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Buy q Brlegs Straw today. s2.s5 up.
1s559-5-2s-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

Buy factory seconds direct from factory
Porto Rican Cigar Factory. 37s RidgeIey
et. 1517s-4- 20 tie
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-05-28

WEA17ER-FAr tonight
and tomorrow. except
probably rain near tho
eosA
New Britain herald., 1920-01-08

heavy for the slender girl to carry. and her aged aunt couldn't aid much. All about her were sacks filled with sand, protecting the family from the Hun bonn bardment of the village. Then came the inspiration. They would bury him in the sand. Sack after ack was dragged from the walls and emptied over the suffering soldier of France, until only his face was visi- ble. But he must breathe And he would smother while Germans were making their search. But discovery meant death for all.
 Then he Winced. Something under him was hard. He started to remove it. In his hand he held a cigarette holder that he carried always. h. stantly the plan was completed A handkerchief with a square removed from his mouth. was put over his face The stem was placed between his lips Then all was covered, with just the rim of the solder visible in the sand The Germans looked. but did not see it. They threatened, bullied and prod ded and poked. but found nothing.
 At last they left, and Mon. 1e Bebe was safe. Not for long. however. The affairs of Mon. le Bebe and little Jeanette are an absorbing part of the new Griffith drama. which is one of the finest that has ever been present. ed by that master of the motion pie lures.
 The Keith vaudeville bill is featured by the "Sylvester Family" in their comedy variety skit, "A Quiet Even ing at Home" Other acts include Gordon and Germain, and Clarence Wilbur, one of vaudevilles best enter tainerS.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-08
FOX'S THEATER.

Tom Mix. the daredevil portrayer of ed-bHooded Western characters,
 made his debut at Fox's theater this afternoon in his latest thrilling drama
 The Feud," which will be- the feature
 picture for the remainder of the week.
 Tom Mix has always been seen in
 productions requiring the utm lost nerve and reckless daring, giving to all his characters the vital clements that have made the name of Mix one of the greatest in the screen direc- tory. And in "The F'eud.' though a different type of story from his prev ious successes, Mix loses none of the snapping dare devilishnes that has characterized his acting in the past. The Feud'' is a story of the feuda1 days in the blue grass regions of Ken lucky where the Lynch family and the Summers clan shot each other on sight. For years the deadly hate be- tween the two had been the cause of many a shooting and death. But Jere Lynch, (Tom Mix), and Betty Summers, (Eva Novak), were ill love despite the feudal inclinations of their respective families. Betty's hus- band. chosen by her father, was a
New Britain herald., 1920-01-08

distant cousin, and. it was when this cousin and Betty's father were threat ened with instant destruction by a
 runaway horse that Jere, by a clever
 trick of horsemanship. stopped the
 horse. but was knocked unconscious.
 Summers discovered about Lynch's
 neck a locket containing a picture of his daughter. When they brought the
 unconscious boy home the two fathers met and vowed to kill the boy should he attempt to marry Betty. Jere found a minister but was discovered in the act and in the battle that fol- lowed BettyS brother and Jere's father were killed and Jere was obliged to escape his own folks with out taking Betty with him. The scenes here change and the lad rushes into the new territory opened to settlers by the government in lSbO becomes the locale for the remainder of the story. where after years of not hearing from his sweetheart Jere ma rrieS and has a child which. later grown to manhood, meets and marrles the daughter of Betty. Dramatic and spectacular scenes run throughout and the Mix fans will be delighted