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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
PLENTY OF BOOZE BEING
SOLD HERE, BY SALOONS

1t is apparent from the number
of drunk and disorderly arrests
made here that there is plenty to
drink in this city. George Kotch
and Thomas Kopchack were arrest
ed by Patrolman Peterson, assisted
by Officer Muska about o'clock this
morning. and when arraigned before
Recorder Pickersgill were fined $40
each. About $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing Mike Karnak and John Paszak,
two farm hands of Marlboro, were
picked up in drunken condition by
Patrolmen Hartungs and Buchan.
Daily there are several drunken
cases in police court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
UNIQUE LINEN ExHIBIr

Special attention is directed to our
Unique Es hibit and Sale OF high grade
and popular household and decorative
linens. They include everything for the
most pretentious or modest homes. The
worlds best brands are represented, viz:
Shamrock. Thistle Fseur-de-Lis. Gold
Medal. oiI Bleach. etc. This occasion
presents Unusual opportunity TO se-
cure complete Trousseaux. Linen Show
ers. Hope Chests or Just single articles at
very Substantial savings" Estimates
submitted and special designl prepared
for French hand embroidered Initials and
Monograms II requested our represen-
tative will call by appointment Tele-
phone Keyport 1ss. Linen Dept. A. Salz
& Co., Keyport. NJ ].
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
County Jail Arrival

BY SIAN Jcrrespondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 26. =
James Emsley, of Jamesburg, has
been lodged in the county Jail on
two charges, one with picking $50
from William Perrine's pocket on
July IL, and the other entering the
garage of Elias Bennett on August
IL and stealing a Ford automobile
valued at $500. a The commitment
was made out by the justice of peace
of Jamesburg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
B. F. S. BROWN DEA

MATAWAN. Aug. e5:-Ber
F. S. Brown. editor OF the Ma
Journal, Keyport Weekly. =
burg Beacon and the Atlantic
lander. died yesterday afterno
Buffalo. n. Y. in which cits
and Mrs. Brown were visiting
son and daughter-in-law. Mr.
Mrs. c. Merrill Brown. Mrs
and her son are expected to
here with the body today at
time funeral arrangements v
completed.
In 1912 he was q candid
congress in the third cpngrs
district on the Republican tic
was defeated in the general
by Thomas J. Scully He
progressive Republican and
of the original Colby MEN
section. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
ONE KILLED AS IRISH
RIOTS ARE RESUMED

BY The Associated Press.
BELFAST, Aug. 26-Rioting was
resumed early today in the Bally-
macarrett section of this city east
OF the river Ladan. Military forces
summoned to the scene of disor 1ers
fired on the crowd, killing ons man
and dangerously wounding two
girls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
Thief Tells On Chief-Is Pinched.

PARIS.-Marie Vitrier stole $4,000
from an American tourist. She and
her sweetheart bought a runabout
and had good time on the boule-
wards. :jjmebod~ stole the auto :
mobile. Marie complained to the cops
Indignantly. Then they pinched her
for theft of the money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26


LONDON.-Tommy Whiteh.nI-
in a canal near his home .
taken out unconscious. FarH
stored. his friends we're carrx5
home when he became fs1i.,<<
scious and walked the renal
the way unaided He went keS-
and died in half hour. hat
says he had wafer in his lt1i
drowned him when he lay
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

Having purchases larger car ofe,
/ my Overland Coupe. six cylinder. Contin,
enta mottr. seating three comfortably.
The car Is IN good order and a bar
gain for $1,000.
Can be seen at the Union Garage. King
ST. Ask them 70 show II to y0s
|iseso-s-ss-sts - -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

Mr.. ami Mrs. Char.es Safran announce
the confirmation Of their son. Ira, to be
held at Temple Beth kerdecai ON satur-
day. the 2sth Members Of the congrega-
ton and the Ladies' Auxiliary are invited.
MR.. CHARLES sAFRAN
224 Washington Ave, South Amboy.
lS09S-S-26-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
Woodbury. succeeds Roosevelt.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26-Gordon
Woodbury., formerly a member of
the New Hampshire legislature, has
been appointed assistant secretary
of the navy to succeed Franklin
Roosevelt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
Greek Premier Goes to Athens

BY The Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 25:-Premier Veni-
ze,os. of Greece, who was murder
ously attacked by two young Greeks
August IL. left last night for
Athens. He has recovered from the
wounds. inflicted by the wouid-be
assassins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
whole Country Is Affected.

WASHINGTON, Auh. 26-In-
creased freight rates and passenger
fares went into effect today on prac-
tically all railroads of the country.
A number of steamship companies
operating along the Atlantic and
Gulfscoasts and Geart Lakes made
corresponding advances.
Railroads who did not advance
their rates are those who did not
file the required blanket application
in time to become effective.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
Soviet Troops Concenfrafinr

BY Inc q ssoclaten Press.
WARSAW. Aug z6-Soyiet frt
are reported concentrating n II
Numbers along the Beresina
where the recent offensive az
Warsaw was begun. and miIifas
servers here ara soeculcting
the possibility that they m&T "a 3
attack against the central p
front. 1t is believed that Bo=
viils may make a stand IN the
the Foies con-..rus their puess;
the retraeting Soviet army ca.
The Bug river on the south
Grodno on the north.
Reports received late today
tinued o tell oG Polish forces
ly pursN sng the retiring Bolsh
on varioS S fronts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

Monster Picnic. Avene, NJ J. August
2Sth. 10 IL p. NJ. August 80 and 3ist;
to IL r. NJ. Superb music. prominent
speakers. tig parade. Fred OBrien In
person. Take trolley or P. r. r.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

One Section Manages to
Fight Its Way Through,
But Is Surrounded Again

f-1NN-A1AEtA
WARSAW. Aug. z5-Remnants
Of the fourth Bolshevlk army cut
OF by Polish advance near KoIno.
have succeeded IN cutting their way
through to eastward after q battle
Of ten hours, according to an Official
statement issued. The Soviet troops
carried out regroupiug rnaneuvre
and succeeded in making their way
out of the trap, but at last ac-
counts were surrounded By more
numerous forces of the fourth ro~
lish army.
The fifth Polish army continues it,
work of rounding up the detach-
ments of Bolsheviki in the region
west of the railroad running from
Motlin TO Mlawa.
On the central front the Poles
have carried out a thanking move
ment to the north and have orcu-
pied Knyszyn fifteen miles northwee<
Of Bialystok and Stawiskiy twelve
miles northeast OF Lomza-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
FILES PETITION

TRENTON. Aug. 26:-J. Irving
Davidson, of this city. filed his petit
ton with the secretary of state to-
lay as a candidate for the Repub-
iican nomination for congress in the
fourth district. His slogan on the
primary ballot is to be ''for real
republic" Davidson is wet.
P. A. Hdwe. for Electric Belt Transfer
mers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

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Suitable for xoomlng house. II
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
NOTICE

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26

BY The Associated Press
PARIS. Aug. 7s-RussIan 70.
have evacuated Wilma. LithuanI4
the railroad station and public bu
lngs were occupied by Lithuan.
Tuesday, according TO news reacf
the French foreign Office.
A London dispatch Wednes
quoted a London Times Yness
from Kovno as saying Lithuas
troops occupied Wilma Tuesday.
Dispatch said the Lithuanian gov
ment informed the Moscow GOV
ment OF the occupation. explainis
was necessary TO prevent the
from falling into the hands Or
Poles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-26
Pierce Fighting Reported.

By The Asst ciated Press
LONDON. Aug. 25.-Fierce fight
ing in the Oriekhov district Of the
Crimea Is continually increasing in
violence. according to statements %
Wednesday received by wireless
On the Lemberg front the Eovsef
cavalry penetrated the Polish rea
and reached Stryi. the sta<emenii
said. On the northern front th2
Soviet retreat continues The state :.
ment reads:
In the Lomza and Blalvst3ur
region (northeast Of Warsaw) vE
continue TO conduct rear-xua1I&
faction- We have occupied a numh<
Of villages north and east OF Bres(~<
Litovsk. In the Chalm region loci ]
lighting continues q
In the Lemberg region our caxa III
~ has broken through to the enzmr's
rear and reached Stryi where they
destroyed ten enemy trains.
In the Crimezn sector. ii The
kherson region as a result or suc
cessful fighting in the past few DAYS
we are driving back the enemy i'd
the south and soetheast. In fh4
Oriekhov region fierce lighting cor
tinues with growing intensity"
Occupation OF these towns with the
capture of Kolno completes the WORKS
of forging ring around the DO y
shevak armies. z
Other Soviet forces have u R1
assembled ar various places ana IS
making attempts to break The Poll IS
Gordon Nine attacks were made Ia
the region of Kolno, but are sid #
have been repulsed with enormo IL
losses Among the captured Is A#
commander Of the BelshevIk t1iglSl< III
In the maneuvre which resulted "a
the occupation of Lomxa tho Po E
took more than 1000 prisoners ~
nine cannons. There was street neh ~
ing in BialystDk for more fH4 81
twenty four hours before u11 B8M@ "a
Wiki were ousted from the place #
Reports received at the war rs
partment state the 55fh Bofsh NJ
division has been called from Csro-~rS
TO attempt to drive the Poles o<r
Bialystok. In the neighborhood IL
that city more than 1000 pr1snr Isl
and eighteen guns were taken fH
the Poles. ES|
Polish successes near LefnI &7'
are also reported E=3l
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
CATTLE PRICES
TAKEBIG DROP
Stockyard Quotations Hit
Lowest Levels Since
1916.

CHICAGO. Nov. ia general de-
cline in livestock prices was re-
corded at markets here and at Kan
sas City today when cattle and hog
quotations dropped to their lowest
level since 1916.
Traders attributed the decline to
the tight money market. Further
declines were predicted by Albert
Baker. head of the United States
Bureau oil Markets here. The de-
cline is expected to lower retail
meat costs nearly 30 per cent.
Hog prices at Kansas City dropped
from 20 to IS cents today with a
range of s11.S5 to $I2.50. Cattle
prices there sagged from $3.50 to SO.
On the Chicago livestock market
the market was in a state of de-
moralization at close. with sellers
unloading at most any price offered.
Good cattle sold at 81 less than yes
terday's close and from $3.50 to 50
cheaper than two weeks ago. Prices
ranged from $3.50 to sl2.50.
Because of the bad condition
Baker said it was impossible to give
the exact quotations because of the
variance in price for cattle. of the
same grade.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
MEREDITH HITS
'FALSBCRTTICS
Says Agricultural Depart.
ment Is Deprived Of Ser
vices Of Valuable Men.

e. T. Meridith; secretary Of. agri-
culture. struck q warning note last
night when he told members Of the
Harvard Club. that false criticisns
of high ofhcials in his department
and the comparatively low compen-
sation granted them IL depriying the
government OF the services Of valu-
able men. 8csfs..
The cry Of economy begun by
the last congress Is false economy
Secretary Meredith. speaking at the
University Club. declared. Because
of this economic cry divisions have
been cut. Eight of the sixteen va
cant today. because we can't fnd
men to MI them. The employees of
the department are not .wasterers,
as they have cen called. It's up TO
you. as citizens and voters. to know
the situation before you spread dis
content"
b Gordon Woodbury., assistant Sec
retary Of the Navy. Harvard 's6. In
one Of his first speeches since he
was appointed. to- fiil the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Frank
lyn d. Roosevelt. asked for the loyal
support Of his colleagues In his new
post. An ovation was given Clar-
cnce r. Wilson. 's6. for the success
full anagepent Of the meeting of the
Associated, Hartard Club.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
Meeting Is Scheduled
By Mining Engineers

As president of the American In
stitute of Mining and Metallurgical
Engineers. Herbert c. Hoover Will
make the principal address before
the American Engineering Council
OF the Federated American Engin-
eering Societies which meets for the
first time in Washington tomorrow
and Friday.
Headquarters for the convention
will be at the Willard Hotel. To-
morrow mornings session Will be
devoted to registration of delgates
and selection of temporary officers.
J. aPrke Claiming, consulting en-
eineer, will address the afternoon
session in the small ball room of
the hotel. Hoover-will speak during
the evening session Friday.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
Says Leeds' Gold
Not Votes Aid;
Ex-king Waiting

GENEVA. Nov. 16.-Accompanied
by the Princess CHRISTOPHER. who
was the former Mrs Leeds, widow
of the American muitimiilionaire
formeT King Constantine Of Greece
tonight motored into Geneva from
Lucerne, and Immediately preceded
to celebrate the victory of his party
in the Greek elections, by an elab-
crate dinner. with champagne and
all the accompanying delicacies. al
his hotel.
The former Mrs. Leeds, in an In
terview, categorically denied that
any of her millions were used to
influence the Greek people In favor
of Constantine and against the rule
of yenizelos.
King Constantine said, .T await
the call from my people in the calm
knowledge that I have their sup.
port. I have not attempted to use
any influence by propaganda OF
otherwise in the elections and the
result OF the voting is Gree, un.
trammeiled and overwhelming vote
In my favor. From today begins
the dawn OF new era for Greece
and the end Of the military despot-
ism"
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
HURLEY TO CONTINUE
D. c. WORKERS FIGHT

Stubborn action to secure a raise
in pay will henceforth be continued
by per diem employees of the Dis
trict. according to Joseph II. Hurley,
president of the City Employees As
sociation, who, following adoption
by the Commissioners Monday of the
wage boards recommendation that
no change in the salary scale be
made at this time. announced yes
terday that he would not resign as
head of the workers organization.
Hurley will endeavor to have urged
upoa Congress a thorough and COM
prehensive investigation of the busi-
ness practices of the District gov
ernment. An intensive fight TO Sc
cure the desired pay increase un-
doubtedly will be started at meet
ing tonight in Cadet Armory, 7os o
street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
'SLUSH PROBERS
COMPLETE JOB
Senate Committee to Meet
Here This Week to Fin
ish Report.

The -slush fund" committee COM
posed OF ven Senators. which inves-
'tigated campaign contributions and
expenditures preceding the recent
election. Is ready 20 make its report
without further testimony. Senator
william s. enyon. chairman of the
committee. announced yesterday.
The committee Is to assemble here
early next week and will devote
several days 20 the preparation OF its
report @ -
Recommendations for Legislation
TO. limit, campaign expeditures and
contributions will be made. IL IL
stated.
Senator Kenyon also reported un-
officisily on the Investigation Of the
housing situation. which has been
made by another committee Of the
Senate. He declared that the United
States is. short fully i.0oo. .0oo homes
The estsblishnent OF a ederal loan
bank to enable citizens TO build
homes IS advccsted by him.
Il went fnto-one congested district
in Chicaeo." he said -and found an
average OF ~ persons to a home
there. Much OF. the crime is due 10
the lack. Of proper homes for the
children"
senator Kenyon. whose home ~
in Iowa, believes the interests OF the
farmers would be better served ff
the Department OF Agriculture were
moved from Washington TO some.
point in the Middle West He said
he found a great deal of sentiment
among HIS people for such a change.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
'CATHOLICSPLAN
CHURCH SCHOOL
Holy Comforter Congrega-
ton to Erect 100000 !
Building.

Holy Comforter congregation will
erect a new school and parish hall
at Fifteenth and East Capitol
streets, one block east Of the church,
at an estimated cost of 100000. 1t
was announced last night. Plans
are now being prepared under the
supervision of Rev. Clarence e.
wheeler, pastor of the church.
The Rev. Louis c. Wealth. formerly
chaplain with the A. z. #. and re-
Gently assigned as assistant pastor.
is devoting his attention to the rails
ing of the necessary funds. He has
planned a series Of social functions
to begin January with a supper
dance at the Salon des Nations OF
the Hotel Washington
Herbert Harvey has been selected
chairman of the arrangements COM
mittee and will be assisted by Miss
Pearl Walls. Serving with them on
the committee OF arrangements are
the. following chairmen of commit
teesa Adam A. Weschler reception
Frank A. Kidd. printing; John j
Kelly and Miss Aileen Ivory, tickets;
Mrs Agnes McCann,, program. and
William v. -McCray and Mrs. +. E
Callan, publicity.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
Nelson "A. Miles Camp
Nominates Officers

Nominations for officers for the
coming year were made at a regular
muster of the Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Camp No. 1 in Perpetual Hall last
night.
Frederick Zulch was the only one
nominated for the post of command
er. Oothers nominated are: John
Baxter, senior vice commander; c.
"A. Belknap and Frank Parrish. jun
icr vice commander; s. r. Williams
and Robert CLlin, officer of the day;
c. s. Close. trustee: A. l.. Sieble and
Harry T. Gibson. officer of the day
The election will take place De-
cember Z.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
ACTRESSDEATH
ARRESTS MADE
Two Held in Case Of Girls
Found on Chicago Lake
Shore.

Chicago, Nov. i6.-The, tragic
deaths of Marie Ramey and Lillian
Thompson actresses, whose bruised
bodies were found early Sunday in
Grant Park, were believed to have
been cleared up tonight in the ar
rest of two men.
Police say they have information
that leads them to believe that one
of the men was present when the
girls wer thrown out OF a taxi on
the lake front after their round OF
lid fitting cabarets. .*
After being forced from the taxi
the girls died Of alcohol poisoning
and exposure.
While he two Prisoners were held
under close guard tonight to keer
them from talking to anybody. the
police were cotnbing the city for
two other men who are believed 10
have been with the girls earlier In
the night. Their arrest is expected
before morning as the police know
who they are.
The prisoners, the police believe.
took the girls from two or three
other men after a round had been
made of the cabarets. Then the
girls became unruly and are said to
have kicked the glass out or the
taxi in which the tour was made.
The men decided then to take them
to a lonely spot ami abandon hem
1t was freezing cold tEaE morring.
The gi,ls we're thinly clad and were
stupid trJm drink.
The arrests were brought about
through the efforts OF police woman
Anna LCurkuz. She called At the
town isl; station todiv an1 tnld
Chief Hughes she believed she anew
the m,n who could throw some light
upon TIE myster.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
Nav Attend Funeral
Of Gen. E. M. Weaver

From an altar banked high with
floral offerings, final services over
the body of Maj. Gen. E. NJ Weaver
were read at st. Johns Episcopal
Church yesterday by the Rev. E. s.
Dunlap. Despite the weather the
church was filled with mourners,
civilians and officers.
The casket, draped with the flag.
was carried by six n-commissioned
officers of artillery. A long line of
army automobiles carried mourners
to Arlington where the customary
military tributes marked the burial.
Gen. Weaver died Saturday after
an illness of two years. He had
long been on duty in Washington
in executive branches of the army
and at the time of his death was
retired chief of coast artillery. =,
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
PILGRIM FETE
OPENS TONIGHT
-Nine-Day Celebration to Be
Held at Central High
@ School.

Former Secretary Of state Robert
Lansing will preside at the open
ing tonight Of the nine-day cele-
bration. Of the tercentenary OF the
landing of the Pilgrims. in the Gen.
tral High School auditorium. This
will be International Night"
Among the speakers will be
Canon T.. A. Burroughs, a noted
churchman, OF England, fellow OF
Oxford. chaplain to his Majesty the
King. who Is to deliver an address
on .The Goal of Society,"" and
Bishop William Fraser Mcdowell,
resident bishop Of the Methodist
Episcopal Chur h. who will speak
on "Th s'rv. = vfower."
Myron ~ whitney will be the So
loist. and Miss Edith b. Athey, COM
munity' center organist, Is to give
recital.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
vermonters Recognizing Glib.

Reorganization Of. the Vermont
Club, formerly composed of zoo
Vermont men and women in Wash
ington. was started last night at
the College women's Club. The
meeting was the first held since be-
fore the war.
The new club-i being organized
by George r. wales, Civil Service
Commissioner: Judge Hosiah b.
Moulton. w. W. Husband and Col.
Myron NJ. Parker. who made short
talks at last nights meeting.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
ON GAMBLING PLEA

Alleging that her husbands de
sire to gamble" has been the cause
of their domestic undoing, Mildred
E. caffrey yesterday filed a suit for
absolute divorce against Harvey B.
caffrey, who. according to her bill.
lives at 5so1 Colorado avenue north
west.
! Mrs Caffrey sets forth that her
husband il a butter. egg and cheese
merchant making from $3.50 TO $500
a month The couple Were married
here january 6. 1916. and have one
child. Alimony Is asked in her
suit. which was filed by Attorneys
Bell, Marshall and Rice.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17
2 FACE COURT TODAY
ON MURDER CHARGE

william Joseph Christian and
William Despertt. both colored. will
be put on trial before Justice Gould
this morning for the murder OF Ruth
Smith, also colored, who was shot
in a Seventh street motion picture
theater February IS, last. The pair
are Jointly Indicted for FIRST degree
murder.
Despertt IL is charged, procured
the gun, a shot from which killed
the Smith woman. almost instantly.
while Christian. IL is alleged, did the
shooting.
Assistant District Attorney Schlck
will prosecute the case. Attorneys
Patterson and Holloway viii rep
resent Christian. while = former
Judge Pugh will plead for Despertt.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-17

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