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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Polkowitz Suit Heard

By stan Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 26:-
The case of Joseph Polkowitz against
John Resko, both of Perth Amboy, is
being heard in the circuit court to-
day.
Polkowitz is bringing action to re-
cover $500 from Resko covering q
check which passed from Resko, q
saloonkeeper. to David Isenberg, a
wholesale liquor dealer to Polkowitz.
When Polkowitz deposited the check
1t was returned marked insufficient
funds" Reslo claims he gave the
check to Isenberg and he was not to
cash 1t or turn 1t in at the bank until
May % because Of shortage Of funds.
Polkowitz went to the bank several
days ahead of this date, 1t is claimed,
Harry Medinets represents Polko-
witz and Thomas Brown the defend
ant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
ASK WILSON To
VETO R. R. BILL.
Representatives Of R. R. Broth
eThOOd Present Memorial
Did NOT SEE The PRESIDENT
Vigorous Representations Are
Made for and Against Sign
ing Of Measure
DID NOT SEE THE PRESIDENT
By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 28. - Rep
resentatiVeS of the railroad brother
hood called at the White House today
to present q memorial to President
Wilson urging that he veto the COM
promise railroad bill. They were join
ed by representatives of the Farmers
National Council who supplemented
previous request for veto with a
written argument. The visitors did
not see the President but were re-
ceived by Secretary Tumulty who
promised to lay the matter before tho
executive.
While railroad bill Is In department
of justice being scanned with refer
ence to its validity, President Wilson
is receiving vigorous representations
for and against his approval Of the
measure
The latest was submitted last night
by the big six organization of farm
ers. the National Grange, National
Farmers Union, International Farm
Congress, American Farm Bureau
National Milk Producers and the
Farmers National Congress. reiterat-
ing the stand of several millions ag-
riculturists against government own
ership and urging that President VIII
son sign the bill as a piece Of con-
structed legislation.
On the other hand the Farmers
National Council sent a protest
against the bill, asking for an ap-
pointment with the President to pre-
sent reasons why the organizations
advocate a veto.
Union labor also Is unalterably OPP
posed to the measure and Is drafting
memorial urging that the president re
turn 1t to congress. White House Of
ficials indicated action onf way OF
the other would be taken by the Pres
ident before the railroads return to
private control March /.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
FOR Bic
COUNTY SESSION
Waterway Convention to be At
tended by Local Men

c. s.. Atkinson. representing com
mercial organizations in the cities and
towns along the Raritan River and
Bay is in this city today arranging
for the big waterway meeting to be
held in New Brunswick on Monday
night at s O'Clock. The meeting is
being held In the interest of deeper
waterways in tfts locality. the princi-
pal issue to be taken up at this meet
ang will be the deepening of the chan
mel from Sandy Hook to New Bruins
wick.
One of the results of the meeting
will be the organization of a deeper
waterways association which will
probably be known as the Raritan
Terminal and Waterways Association.
Officers will be elected at the meet
ing and plans will be discussed where
by 1000 can be obtained for the as
sociation.
= Each town or city that supports
the association will be given represen-
tation on the board of directors. The
organization will work for things of
interest to the cities which support it.
With the support of the cities and q
membership of 1000 persons backing
up the association 1t is expected that
great progress can be made in having
the government deepen the channel
Va SAiC ooy teAih kANCl W odit IlaC ACSolii-
modations OF the big vessels that
would ply these waters II they could
do 70.
1t is known that the port of Perth
Amboy ranks fourth in the amount
of business done during the year under
the present conditions and with the
channel deepened and large ocean
liners docking here, this amount of
business could be greatly increased
The deepening of the channel would
also aid the war department in trans
porting goods and war supplies to
the permanent arsenal at Camp Rari-
tan.
Those appointed by the Chamber
OF Commerce to attend the meeting
are. I. T. Madsen. president Of the
organization; Jean Dubois. vice-presi-
dent; Ira r. Grouse. d. p. Olmstead.
Louis Rosa, J. M. Klein and Fred
BRIGGS. Anyone else who may wish
to attend the meeting Is asked to send
their names to the Chamber of Com
merce so that arrangements can be
made for them to Join the Chambers
delegates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
HANSEN BUYS
PROPERTY HERE
Atlantic Terra Gotta Company
Sells Y Lots for $4,000

An agreement has been entered
into by Abel Hansen, of Metuchen,
head of the Fords Porcelain Works,
with the Atlantic Terra Gotta Com
pany, of this city, whereby he will
purchase from that company proper
ty valued at $4,000 and located at
Lehigh avenue and Stanford street.
The property consists of twenty two
lots, numbering from 10 to 80 inclu-
sive, of what Is known as the Ehap-
man property, adjoining that now
occupied by the terra Gotta company.
One of the clauses in the agree
ment is restriction placed upon the
manufacture OF terra Gotta before
March 1885. This will prevent the
new owner from establishing q
branch terra Gotta plant on the new
ly purchased property. An initial
payment Of $4,000 has been made In
communicating the deal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
To Teach Thrift in New Jersey.

An intensive educational movemen.
to implant thrift and economy in
the minds Of the youth of the nation
and to acquaint them with the fact
that regular purchase of twenty-five
cent Thrift Stamps is splendid me-
dunn for saving money, will be
launched throughout the nation next
Monday. The movement, which Is
called Thrift Stamp Week, will be
under the direction of the Savings
Division of the United States Treas
ury Department, and will continue all
through the week ending March g..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
TO ACT ON COUNTY TAX
Resolution to be Acted Upon by
FreehOIders This Afternoon

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 2s:-At
the meeting of the Board of Free
holders to be held here this after
noon the tax resolution for the cur
rent year is to be passed. This reso-
luton after being passed Is certified
and will be turned over to the Coun-
ty Board of Taxation, showing the
amount of taxes to be raised for the
current expenses Of the county dur
Ing the year 1920. This tax resolu-
ton and the ratables in valuations
which the county board Is now work.
ing on while determining the tax rate
for the year.
Bids for furnishing improved road
materials will also be received at the
meeting this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Gets Judgment for $475


NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 28:-
Judgment for 3475 was rendered in
the circuit court yesterday against
Samuel Feller in favor of Bolesus
Calewsli This action was brought
as a result of an automobile collision
in the vicinity of Hightstown during
October, 1918. The plaintiffs car
was badly damaged by the defend
ants truck. The accident happened
at night and 1t Is claimed the truck
only had two small oil lights and the
driver could not see where he was
going. Both parties are from New
Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. ga
certificate of incorporation was grant
ed to Cohen G. Byron, wholesale and
retail dealers in dry goods. In the
county clerks office yesterday. The
principal Office of this concern Is at
215 Smith street, Prth Amboy, and
Louis Z. Sosin is the agent In charge.
The capital stock is placed at $50, 900.
divided into 500 shares at 500 each.
The incorporators are David Cohen,
Perth Amboy. 101 shares Louis BY
ron. Jersey City, sixty-eig shares.
and Henrietta Byron, Jersey City, ten
shares.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Parish Clerks Want More Pay

By The associated Press
MADRID, Feb. Sacristans and
parish clerks numbering several
thousand have Joined the movement
started by priests some time ago for
increased stipends The church en-
pIoyes declare that with the constant
Increase In the cost of living they are
unable to live on the salaries they
are now receiving.
Only in rare cases in large cities
do parish clerks obtain salary OF
1000 pesetas per year, and in most
instances they receive but half that
sum. The movement has created
quite O disturbance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Is Head of Phoenix Works.

Mr.. Minton is superintendent of the
Phoenix Cermaic Works in Metuchen,
he having held that position with the
for the past five years. Last
year he was elected vice-president of
the American Ceramic Society, being
selected for the highest position at this
meeting. Mr.. Minton's residence Is in
Amboy avenue, Metuchen, and he Is
well known among those engaged in
the clay industry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Move Against. Claim jumping

CASPER, Wyo., Feb. 26.-Armed
guards last might patrolled the oil
fields of the Salt Creek field said to
be the richest oil regions in the Rocky
Mountain region to prevent claim
jumping on the first night after re-
lease of the land under the national
land leasing bill signed by the Presi-
dent yesterday. Automobile head
lights were turned into searchlights
and mounted men rode through the
country following every suspicious
person.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
ASQUiTH REELECTED
Ru The Associated Press.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-All political
questions are for the moment COM
pleteIy eclipsed as former Premier AS
quith returns to parliament, by ma
,jority, the size of which astonished
everybody including his own sup
porters. The result Is universally
recognized as notable personal
achievement. 1t is understood Mr..
,Asquith will tal1o his seat In the
House next Monday, as he is assured
d hearty ovation. IL only on personal
grounds, and probably will make his
first. speech next week. during the
debate on the second reading OF the
Irish bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Influenza Epidemic Ends

was officially said to be at an end
today at the office of the health de-
partment. A record kept of the cases
here shows that In January there
were total of ninety eight cases and
in February forty-eight cases, max
ing a grand total of cases during the
epidemic of 148. During this month
there have been seven deaths of the
disease, while in January there was
but two deaths
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Strike Crisis at Panama.

Big TIC ASsOCluten PTeS6.
PANAMA, Feb. 26-Ranks of tho
striking colored maintenance of way
employees, of the Panama canal ad-
ministration were swelled to $4,000
today by sympathizers. The crisis 10
expected tomorrow when Governor
Hardings ultimatum depriving strik-
ers of their positions and privileges,
will become effective. The authors
ties believe a break In the strike 10
imminent, but official announcement
was made laborers would be imported
to carry on canal operations IL the
mon refused to return to their posts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Prizes For Best Features Parade Open Big Monday
PUSH BUY HERE DRIVE
James d. Watson Here to Assist IN
Big Campaign

James D. Watson, of Philadelphia,
has been obtained by Secretary Fred
e. Hilton of the Chamber OF Com
merce to assist in the buy in Perth
Amboy" campaign which will start
here Monday. It is expected that the
distribution of the huge circulars ad-
vertising the campaign will be given
out tomorrow. II Is planned to place
these circulars in the homes of 10000
persons residing in this city and VI
cinity. The circular contains adVer-
tisements of almost all the mer-
chants who have signed UP to take
part in the big campaign. The CIR
cular also contains big advertise
ment boosting the Perth Amboy au-
tomohile show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

BV bUeCfuT COf1eSpOHucNt.
TRENTON, Feb. ga two days
conference on health problems in
New Jersey will begin In the State
House here tom afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. the occasion being the
tenth annual conference of state and
local health officials.
The first days sessions the discus
sions, both afternoon and evening,
will be devoted to the safeguarding of
the milk supply and physical eff
cheney. The second day will be given
over to the annual meeting of the New
Jersey Health Officers Association,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
TO FEAR APPEALS
Supreme Court VIII Consider .ArgU
ments on Liquor Appeals

Hl0HES Ul I71quVI zHIII1cH1s.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The su-
preme court was asked by the govern
ment to hear on March 8, with the
Rhode Island case. arguments on ap-
peals instituted by George G. Demp-
sey. from DEGREES in Massachusetts
dismissing proceedings brought to pre-
vent enforcement of the Vo,stead pro-
hibition act. In bringing the suit
Dempsey alleged the act was uncon-
stutional. Solicitor General King said
counsel had concurred in steps to ex-
pedite consideration Of the Massachu-
Lsetts case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Note Moderate I'm Form

BU T TIC NSSOCluEtU FTeoS.
PARIS, Feb. 26.-President Will
sons reply to the allied powers says
Pertinax writing in the Echo de Paris
Is most moderate in form and does
not contain the menace to withdraw
from European affairs, but In sub
stance stands by the Adriatie plan of
December 9.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Survivors of Wreck Landed

~ iHe ASSocadled PfeSS.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 26.-Nine
more survivors of the crew of the
steamer Aghia Paraslevi, which sank
off Cape st. Thomas. north of this
city. February 20. have arrived here
aboard the coasting vessel Pharoux
The men had been rescued after being
in the water eighteen hours clinging
to wreckage, being picked up thirty !.
two miles seaward from the scene OF
the disaster
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Auto Companies Merge.

Bg The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb Reorganization
of Hare's Motor and Operating COM
panies to control jointly the Locomo-
bile Companies and the Mercer Motors
Companies makers of Locomobile,
Mercer and Simplex cars was an
nounced here today by Emlen S. Hare,
president of the controlling corpora
tion. Former executives of the Pack
ard motor car company of Detroit sup
ported by the existing organizations or
the Locomobile, Mercer and Simplex
nlants viii direct the combination.
Factories of the combined COM
panies include those located at Bridge
port, Conn, and New Brunswick and
Trenton, n. J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
BOTH PARTIES
ARE NOW ACTIVE
Considering National Convention
Delegates and AIiernates
WILL ELECT ON APRIL 9TH
Ferd Garretson Boom by Mid
dIesex a. o. P.--Democrats
Mention ScuiIy, Cannon,
Brown and Hagerty
WILL ELECT ON APRIL 9TH

Interest in political circles Is
now being centered in both Re
publican and Democratic parties IN
the securing of nominees to be voted
upon. AS delegates 70 the national con-
ventions to be held in June. The
third congressional district will have
two delegates and two alternates at
either convention, 1t being expected
that all three counties comprising the
district-namely, Middlesex, Ocean,
and Monmouth-will be represented
by either delegates or alternates.
Each of the twelve congressional dis
tricts in the state will be allowed two
delegates and two alternates for either
convention and four delegates-at-
large, known as the 'big four" viii
also be elected. The election of dele
gates and alternates will be held on
April 27.
Although the Democrats have been
silent as to who they viii have in the
race in this district the Republicans
have been laying plans for several
weeks and former Mayor Ferd Gar
retson, of this city. will be doomed
by local Republicans as one of the
delegates to the convention Mr. Gar
retson has announced himself can
didate for election as a delegate and
the MiddleSex county q. o. p. leaders
will assist him In making a strong
fight for the h0nors.
The name of Lewis Thompson, OF
Monmouth county has been suggested
to be the other delegate to the con-
vention. Mr.. Thompson Is well known
In Monmouth and Is expected to make
q good showing. The two alternates,
Il Is understood, will be named from
Ocean county. thus making it posi-
BILE to have all three counties In the
district represented at the Republi-
Inn Nd
mouth, each having a delegate, while
Ocean will secure the two alternates.
Despite the fact that local Demo-
Gratis have gotten together to discuss
the matter of delegates to the con-
vention which will be held In San
Francisco in June. no word has leak
ed out of who the favored men viii
be. Congressman Thomas ], scully,
= of South Amboy, who was at first
mentioned as one OF the likely "big
four" members, was not included in
the list selected at Trenton by State
Democratic leaders, yesterday. they
picking Governor Edward T.. Ed
Frank Hague OF Jersey city. and
Mayor Frederick A. Donnelly of
Trenton. Congressman Scully, 1t Is
now understood, will be mentioned
as timber for delegate from the
Third District. -Four alternate dele
SateS- -at-lafRe Hrc Stlll 10 De suggest
ed by the Democratic State Commit
tee.
State Senator Thomas Brown, of
this city; County Clerk Bernard M.
Cannon, also of this city, and County
Democratic Chairman Thomas II.
Hagerty, of New Brunswick, have
also been mentioned as likely candi-
dates for the office OF delegate or al
ternates although none have declared
themselves as yet. State Chairman
Charles Macdonald of Monmouth and
former Prosecutor Newman, of
Ocean, are also mentioned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
MARSHALL's SON DIES
Boy of Vice President Dies
Today in Washington

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-MorrIson
MARSHALL the young adopted son OF
vice. President and Mrs. MARSHALL
died here early today after short
iil~ess. He suffered from acid1sis.
The child was three years old and
had been a member of the vice -prssi-
dents family since June. 1917. He
never was legally adopted. 1t was
stated today. The vioe-rresidenr s..d
Mrs. Marshall became so attached to
him that with the consent of the
niHther they made HIM member OF
the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Dispute in New York State.


ALBANY, Feb. 26-Dispute over
the personnel of the "big four" del
egation to the Democratic National
convention at San Francisco and
other certain planks in the party plat
form delayed the opening of the un-
official Democratic state convention
scheduled for noon today. Leaders
remained In protracted conference in
an effort to adjust all differences and
reach q satisfactory compromise. The
conference room was crowded with
women who advocated the candidacy
OF their favorites for ''big four" hon
ors.
The slate for the big four" which
was said to have received the final
endorsement Of the party leaders was
headed by Gov. Smith. the other
members being Miss Elizabeth Mar
bury. of New York; Miss Harriet
May Mills, of Syracuse, and Louis J..
Desbecker, of Buffalo, in place Of
Oliver Cabena. .Jr., of Buffalo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Baldwin Gets Post

bV 7 Vt T bSUCTIEEtU ITEo5s
YOUNGSTOWN, o., Feb 26:-
William A. Baldwin, general manager
OF the Erie railroad, will be director
Of the Youngstown region under re-
organization of the railroads by
which four zones will be established
with headquarters at Jersey City,
Hornell N. Y, Youngstown and
Chicago, it was stated by officials OF
the road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Near End of Circuit Court Cases.

BY staff CORRESPONDENT.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 26.-It is
very likely that the cases on in the
circuit court viii be completed this
week. This is the last week of Judge
Lloyd'R term No cases of this
character will he heard next week, but
q calender for the following week IS
being made up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
WILSON 'SNOTE
BEFORE COUNCIL
Difference Of Opinion is COnSid-
cred by Allied Body
BIZ The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-President VIII
sons note to the supreme allied
council relative to the Adriatic set
tlement, was ready for consideration
when the council opened it's session
this morning. Although officials have
made no statement relative to the
contents of the note it is understood
not to contain the menace of Ameri-
can withdrawal from European affairs.
but insists upon the adoption of the
A driatic plan agreed upon December
Q last.
"Conciliatory in form, but firm in
substance, and distinctly more mod
crate than its predecessor" is the
description which the Daily Mall un-
derstands is applicable TO MIR. Wilson'S
note.
The newspaper adds the communi-
cation will be answered by Great Brit
ain and France, as Italy takes the
sttitude the note does not apply to
her, In view of the standing engage
.ment that failing a compromise on
the Adriatic question the pact of Lon
don Will be put into force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Antn Crash Caused hv SlIddine

A collision occurred between an
auto truck of the Pardee Tile Com
pany and a touring car Of the Will
liam II. Mccormick & Sons hardware
company in front of the Mccormick
hardware store yesterday afternoon.
The accident was due to the skidding
of the truck and the touring car was
slightly damaged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
To
SOVIET RUSSIA
Notes Dispatched to U. S. and
Other Countries
RN phn Aasoofated Press.

Bx The Associated Press.
LONDON. Feb. 26.--The soviet
comm mtssary of foreign affairs has
dispatched notes to the United States,
Jaran and Roumania, Offering peace
with soviet Russia, oct ording 70 y
Moscow wireless dispatch today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Not Receiver. Says London

BV The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28>-London
State Department officials said today
they had not received any communi-
cation from the Russion soviet gov-
ernment proposing peace" between
the United States and soviet Russia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
pub,tc Service Settles Case.

BD staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. 20
After the plaintiffs side OF the case
had been heard the counsels in the
action of Anna Walker against the
Public Service Trolley Company was
settled with s1,500 verdict for .the
plaintiff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Giant Sapphire Found

BOMBAY, India, Feb. 26:-A sap
phire eight inches long and weighing
more than five pounds is reported to
have been found at Mogok by Bur-
mese. It's value is estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 pounds
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

Governor to Soak on Prohibition
By The Associated Press.
TRENTON. Feb. 26-"Constitu-
tional prohibition" will be the subject
of Governor Edwards speech at q
dinner in his honor tonight by the
Society of Arts and Science at the
Hotel Biltmore, New York,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

ed in South Amboy desired Bring to
Thomas Barry 2s2 Mcclellan st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

VIII furnish clean hot water for rcur
bath and laundry at reasonable cost
+. ]. Larkin. 223 Market st. Tel 1873.
13368-2-26- tfs tues thurs. sat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

Ladies shoes sizes 2 1-2 49,.
to 4. all widths. extra hne HAIHk
quality on sale for . MI Nj
Whitehoree Shoe Store. W1sUU
1e5 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

p. A. Hdwe. for wood chopping bows.
2-26-tf Tues, Thurs. Sat-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

P. A. Hdwe. 70. washing machines.
2-26-tf Tues. Thurs Sat-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26

New Hudson secan ror nfre sextop's
Garage. l1153-12-l3-Ils
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
Wants Indemnity Relinquished

PEKTNG, Feb. 26:-Dr Yelling
ton Koo, on special mission to Paris
and London, has approached the
European powers with sNCge.Stlon
that the balance of the Boxer indem-
nity be relinquished and that his
suggestion has met encouragement
from several of them, according to
Paris advices. -.
In the case of one nation at least
It has been intimated that In event
of such relinquishment the funds VIII
ba msed 10 educate Chinese Students
in that country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-26
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s--Fll

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-ffnaI
BU The Associated Press.
decision to publish exchanges between
the American government and the en-
tente premiers on the Adriatic ques-
tion was reached today. Seven notes
in all will be made public late today
at the state department. Officials
estimate the total texts would run
close to 1900 words.