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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
MUCH IN TE:REST
IN IRENE HERE
Success of Greatest Musical
Comedy Largely Due to
Music by Harry Tierney

The coming of Irene" the great
est musical comedy success of the
age, to the Majestic theatre in this
city September 2, brings prominently
before the people here one of their
fellow -townsmen to whose ability as
composer and director is due the
popularity of the show.
The music for Irene" was written
by Harry Tierney, who grew up in
this city, attended the local schools
and whose parents live at 225
kearny avenue.
Mr.. Tierney, although but thirty
one years old, is today considered
one of the foremost composers for
the musical comedy stage. Irene"
has surpassed all records as sue
cess, both here and in Europe. 1t
promises to uphold this popularity
for another year, at least, as COM
panies are put on the road to tour
the smaller cities of the country.
At her home in Kearny avenue
yesterday Mrs. Tierney told an Even
ing News reporter something of the
early life of her son and how he
came to choose a musical career.
According to Mrs. Tierney it was
directly through the efforts of the
Misses Ella and Frances Kent, for
mer school teachers. that her son
was given the musical education that
has resulted in his success in this
field 1t seems that Mr.. Tierney had
started in the high school with the
idea of completing the four years
course. Shortly after he had entered
the Misses Kent called upon his
mother and advised that the boy be
sent to a school Of music where he
could develop his talent. Upon this
advice Harry was sent to the Virgil
School of Music, at 19 West Six
teenth street, New York City.
After entering this institution his
rise in the musical world was rapid.
He appeared on the program of re-
citals given by the school in various
parts of the country. He then be-
gan to write the music for popular
songs some of which became big hits.
He experienced considerable success
with his music in What Next" a
musical comedy which was big
success on the western coast.
Mr.. Tierney began to take piano
lessons when eight years of age.
Many remember his playing at the
old Bijou theatre here, which stood
on the site now occupied by Van
Syckle's garage. Mr.. Tierney mar
I tried a Buffalo girl and they are now
residing lat Great Neck, j.. l.. where
he has recently completed the music
for "The Little White House." a
musical comedy, rehearsals for
which are now on preparatory to
the opening at the Vanderbilt thea
tre in New York this fall. He also
owns h home in Riverside Drive,
New York.
AM effort is being made to have
Mr.. Tierney come to this city on the
night of September when Irene
is I'd be given in the Majestic. and
lead the orchestra in person. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Tierney is con-
sidaring the matter and has intimat-
cd that he will do so if he can spare
| the time from the rehearsals of THE
Little White House." which is now
occupying his entire time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
DEBS CASE Up
T0PRES|DENT
Recommendations Regarding
Socialist Leader Have Been
Completed by Justice Dept.
fBy The Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Rec-
concentrations on the pardon of Eu-
gene V. Debs, socialist leader, now
in prison at Atlanta, Ga, and based
on a study of the case by Attorney
General Dougherty was completed
today for submission to President
Harding.
The attorney general plans to sub
nit his recommendation and discuss
the case with the President during
the day. Officials of the Department
of Justice refused to reveal the na-
ture of the recommendation, and 1t
was indicated all information was
being withheld until the President
was prepared to announce his decis-
ion.
Reports have been current here
that Mr.. Dougherty would recon-
mend a pardon for the socialist lead
er, but these have found no confirm
alton. Suggestion was made by some
officials that the President might
take the recommendation under
consideration and withhold an
nouncement of his decision until
peace had been finally concluded
with Germany.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
pEACET|ME RELATIONS
WILL NOT WAIT FOR
TREATY RATIFICATION
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BERLIN, Aug 27-American and German business firms M
peace relations Immediately without waiting for I'd
caon of the treaty signed here Wednesday, is said IN well n
industrial circles of this city 1t is anticipated that
treaties will be negotiated and that consular service
be reconstructed within a brief period.
Many diplomatic representatives here charge Of America
February B. 1917 will continue their duties in this
spect
The establishment of credit loans and preparations to shi
surplus products of Germany such
paper occupies the attention of industrial leaders here
Satisfaction the straghtforwardness of the America
generally expressed circles where belief
expressed that the reaonabeness will characterize the Unite
States in later negotiations
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Everyday Ad- Ventures
Thoughts of a 1917 Limousine

"I certainly am getting good rest
these days-I haven't been run nifty miles
in three months. All l do Isl sit around
and watch that new car come in ana out
What I need is exercise.
"You wouldn't think I used to be the
life of this household-three years ago
They never went anywhere without me
weddings, parties, shopping trips I've
seen some life in my time.
"I feel as young as I ever did, but
since that new sedan's been around here;
they never take me out any more. Ana
! used to be the best looking car in TINS
town. oh well, guess that's the way
things go.
.what would you make of This. now?
NV owner has brought some man in TO
look at inches telling him that Tm~in
perfect running order. That's me all
over!
sold! This man says he's going to put
an express body on me and use me IN
his business I've never worked before.
but Pm not proud. Anything for little
action.
MY owner says he could have sold me
long ago II he hadn't waited till today 10
advertise me in The EVENING NEWS.
.He auto know that'
Copyright. 1921, by Basil l. srnith)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
IRISH LEADERS
STILL HOPEFUL
Republican Parliament Not
Affected by Firm Stand
Taken by Lloyd George
tBy The Assoeiat ed Press,

DUBLIN, Aug. 27.-Members of
the Irish republican parliament met
in the Mansion House to consider the
situation which developed from the
firm stand of Premier Lloyd George
relative to settlement of the Irish
controversy The message from the
premier arrived last night and its
intimation that the British govern
ment would not consider any unrea-
sonable delay in continuing negO-
tiatios, caused some apprehension
among the people.
Leaders of the Dali Eireann and
members of the cabinet of Eamon de
Valera appear not to consider that
the situation had become any more
indelicate than it had been since the
exchanges began.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
LONG BRANCH HAS 6 FIRES;
LOSS $4,000; ARREST SOON
IBy The Associated Press. ]

LONG BRANCH, Aug. 27.-Slx
separate fires of incendiary origin
today destroyed two schools. rail-
road station, an automobile plant,
and two residences in the west END
district with loss of 100000.
Other structures were saved by
volunteer fire companies. Three fire
men were injured. Apparatus In Deal
was not available because 1t had been
called to Asbury Park on a false
alarm.
Burlap soaked with kerosene was
found at the scene of each blaze.
The police announced they expected
to make important arrests later in
the day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
OBREGON FAvORS WORKERS
SHARING IN THE PROFITS

VERA CRUZ, Aug. 27-Laws Civ
ing workers a share in the profits of
the industries in which they are en-
gagged were defended by President
Obregon in the course of an address
delivered at Potrero ranch, near the
city of Cordova. last night. A SINH
lar law recently was enacted in the
state of Vera Cruz, and it was bitter
ly opposed by commercial and in
dustrial interests, it's enforcement
being finally enjoined temporarily by
the federal supreme court. The law
would apply to merchants in the
petroleum interests of Vera Cruz.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

Germany had slight reason
expect anything from America
hence we Jared better than we e3
pected." declared commercial lea6
er yesterday. The United Stat6
makes numerous reservations an
insists upon the advantages whi6I
accrue to America by virtue of tn
treaty of Versailles, but we will COD
tinue to act frankly on the suppt
sition that although Insisting upoN
100 per cent of the Versailles tread
the United States probably will AZ
mand actual execution of less th1{
fifty per cent of the treaty's proy|
sions. Il
I'VE accepted the treaty virtua1|
as presented" it was stated by
government official. I'VE put ~
in the sense of justice Of the Unit
/ States. The idea was to get peg
as quickly as possible ami we rs
for no specific assurances. only
few interpretations in the draft
the treaty as presented by En
Loring Dresel.. Uni.s. .StSs ,a:21lk1
missioner here.
Business will be benented ~
diately. Under the technical @
of war which existed, business nj
hesitated to engage in contracts wifi
| allen enemies. There was nothii1
l agreed relative to commercial tired
I ties or the personnel of the fannoU
| mission to be sent to the Unita|
States. but we will send our able1
| men. 1t is improbable that a repr&
! sentative of large industrial 6
commercial interest will head I'll
delegation going to Washington a
fear there may he some doubt as
bis impart-ality during arrangeme4
of the commercial agreement"
Asked If he expected the ratified
| ton of the treaty to result in the rG
lease of property held in the Unite
States, the official said:
Under the treaty of 1928 the IA
volatility of private property w
secured. even in the case of war. y
| do not see how America could q
anything else but release this pro0
erty. This action would be an a
| preciable stimulus to business"
The official said he believes IN
reichstag would ratify the treaty. q
though some opposition might be a
pected from the members of the "a
treme rights made up OF nationaliH|
who have shown hostility to the PAD
He states that when the reichsta
will take up the treaty has not bee
fixed as yet, but it is believed 1t WI
act when the United States sena1
begins consideration of the conve1l
| ton.
Count Ernest Won Reventlow. chi&
editorial writer on the staff of tn
Deutsches Zeitung. makes a viole 1
attack on the treaty and calls III
the nationalists to refuse to sug-A5
it's ratification. He declares7
United States rendered Fran
estimable favors" in arrangi
the treaty and also charges C--di
| lor Wirth with a lack of dig-lj
failing to reject the Ane1A1
| mandS -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

MAYOR WILSON REPLIES
TO PROSECUTOR; ASKS
ABOUT SIMILAR EVENTS

There will be gambling wheels at the remens cold Home
Week. celebration to be held here from September to TO- accord
Chief of Police Ns j. Tonnesen who yesterday received
from Prosecutor Joseph Stricken letter requesting him to
force the law prohibiting gambling at such affairs The wheels of
fortune operation the Port Reading Carnival stopped
last night result of visit from Chief Murphy of the Wood
bridge police and County Detective William Fitzpatrick.
Mayor William Wilson, returning to his office this
from weeks vacation found letter from the
with reference permitting gambling at the remen cold Home
Week. The mayor said he would write Mr. Stricken today in
mng him that he would have the chief of police it that
everything the law enforced and that gambling wheels
permitted The added however, that seemed
him that such action should be taken just when carnival
South Amboy recently closed had gambling wheels in operation
The said he had been Informed several thousands of dollars
reaped from the of these wheels He said he wondered
f there change in the law since the South Amboy carnival
whether South Amboy of the jurisdiction of ddesex
county.
mayors prosecu be We will comply
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
300 TAILORS STRIKE

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-Nearly 300
union tailors from sixty ladies' tall
oring shops were on strike today as
the result of a failure to renew a
wage and working agreement which
expired last Monday. The union
called the strike when twelve shops
instituted a lockout after their en-
ployes refused a wage reduction or
twenty per cent and several changes
in working conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
RAILWAY PLANT BLOWS UP;
KILLS ONE; INJURIES MANY

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. IL
One man was killed, another severe
ly injured and scores of people
slightly hurt when the plant of the
United Railway Signal Company.
East Providence, blew up this morn
ing.
About twenty girls were at work
in the Rplant of the Eastern Lace
Company, opposite the plant. Ihe
blast smashed one side of the build
ing, hurting glass. window frames
machinery and boarding upon the
workers. All were slightly hurt.
por,h Amhhv Waist Co, $50 New
rrunswicl< Avenue will be open for busi-
ness beginning Monday under new man.
agement.
p. A. Hdwe. for Kitchen cutlery
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
OTcr VIII For Probate.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. IL
Application has been made in the
surrogate's office for probate of the
will of Elizabeth Lyons of Colonia,
who died on August Is. Arthur NJ,
Lyons, husband of the deceased. Is
the applicant. The will was drawn
before two witnesses who are now
in Tennessee. and probate will be
held up pending the usual procedure
through the probate court of that
otntn
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

lBy Evening News Correspondent.1
WOODBRIDGE, Aug. 27:-Chief
Murphy, of the Woodbridge police,
when questioned this morning in re-
gard to the communication of Pros
ecutor Joseph E. Stricken of yester-
day. which referred to gambling
wheels in operation at the carnival
being conducted in Port Reading
this week, declared that his depart
ment has taken action in this case
and that a close watch would. be
kept for similar violations in the
future. The Port Reading carnival
ends tonight.
The Woodbridge police depart
ment head announced that he and
County Detective William Fitzpatrick
visited the carnival grounds in Port
Reading last night and ordered oper-
alton of all gambling wheels be
stopped, The orders were complied
with and the police will pay special
attention to the grounds tonight to
see that the orders as issued are
lived up to.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
OIL MEN IN SAN ANTONIO
IRy The AssocIated Press. ]

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 27-Wal-
ter C. Teagle. president of the
Standard Oil Company of New Jer-
sey, heading a party of five Ameri-
can prominent oil officials, en- route
to Mexico Cit- for a conference with
President Alvaro Obregon, concern
ing the Mexican petroleum situa-
ton, arrived here today
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Accused of Passing Bad Checks

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 27.-
Harry Levine of New Brunswick, ar
rested by the New Brunswick au-
thorities yesterday on a charge Of
issuing checks when he had no funds
in the bank. has been held In $500
bail to await the action of the grand
Jury. The Modern Upholstery Com
pany. of Newark. was the complain
ant in this case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Taxi Driver Is Arrested

NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 27-
Alfred Butler, New Brunswick
taxi driver was arrested yesterday
on reckless driving charge follow
ing an accident in which tTo women
and a horse were injured. Butler
drove his taxi into a horse attached
to a mail delivery wagon. The in
iured women who were riding in the
taxi received medical attention and
were taken to their homes. Butler
will be given a hearing in the re-
cordcr5 court Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Withdraw American n

bN Inc ASSOClateC yRrasa IL
WASHINGTON, AUD 27:z
drawal of the Ameri IAN for3
the Rhine is expected to be "a
cred seriously by the /adminis5
once the peace treaty betwee.s
United States and Germany ha<s
formally ratified. The viev/$s
derstood to be held that th/1Sskt
be no necessity of burd al
many with the support 80 x{or7
for which She is obiiga5A <paY5
There was no consi< ss<t,, 4 OF a
subject in the negoa s6o leadit
up to the treaty so fafW> is know
and whatever decisionl1s reachs
will be solely that of the America
government.
According to latest figures the
are $4,000 American troops in Il
army of occupation at the maintl
nance cost of nearly S1,000,006S
month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Other Communities Are Warned

fBy Evening News STAFF Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. az
1t is expected that the police of all
the municipalities about the county
will take steps to put an end to the
operation of gambling wheels at car
nivals and celebrations. The COM
munications sent out yesterday by
Prosecutor Stricken is expected to
act as warning to others contem-
plating the use of wheels of chance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
BANDITS KILL POSTMASTER
and WIFE IN ARIZONA

NOGALES, Ariz., Aug. 27.-Frank
]. Pearson, postmaster of Ruby, Ariz.
thirty-five miles west of here, and
his wife were killed. and his sister
in-law- seriously wounded by seven
armed bandits, believed to have been
Mexicans, according to reports re-
ceived here today. The shooting
took place in the post office after
which the store which Pearson con-
Quoted, was looted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
Bandits Steal $4,000 Payroll

by The Associated Press
MORGANTOWN, w. Va. Aug. 81
-Four masked bandits today held
up the paymaster of the New Eug-
land Fuel and Transportation Com
pany at Lowesville, near here, and
escaped with the payroll of $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
No More Bodies Recovered


HULL, Aug. 27:-Further search
among the wreckage of the dirigible
ZR-2 failed to reveal more bodies up
to the middle of the forenoon today.
The wreckers are continuing their
operations however.
The bodies of the three Americans
already recovered are being pre-
pared for transfer to the United
States but it is possible they may be
retained here, so If the bodies of
other Americans are recovered it is
hoped they may all be sent home to-
gether.
The American dead will not be
taken to Howden, it was announced
today, as the big military service
planned for Wednesday will take the
form of a memorable ceremony. 1t
will be elaborately carried out with
bands and military detachments of
all branches of the British northern
command present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

zR-2 Accident
British Air Marshal in Charge
of Inquiry Which Began
Today at HoWden
IBy The Associated Press

HOWDEN, Eng, Aug. 27.-For-
NAL investigation of the disaster
which destroyed the dirigible ZR-2
Wednesday afternoon and caused the
death of more than forty of her per-
sonnel began here today. Sir Hugh
Montague Trenchard, British air
marshal. was in charge of the in
quiry and number of British and
American officers were present to
give testimony. Plans for the in
vestigation did not contemplate pub
lie sessions of the court.
The work of lifting the wreck of
the ZR-2 from the River Humber
at Hull continued today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

The mayors letter to the prosecu-
tor follows:
Joseph E. Stricken,
Dear Sir:
"Your communication of the 26th
instant together with copy of your
letter sent to Chief Tonnesen received
and contents noted.
'I. of course. as mayor of this city,
want to see that the law is enforced
and desire to cooperate with your
office in every way. and will so in
struct the chief of our police depart
ment.
I'm this connection, will you kind
ly advise if the law has been changed
of late, as I am under the impression
that carnival held at South Amboy
recently made several thousand dol
lars, no doubt along the same lines
as laid out by our firemen.
ANY information you can give me
regarding this matter will be great
D. appreciated.
yours very truly,
(Signed) "W. c. WILSON,
"MaVOrn
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
BATTLE BETWEEN WOMEN
IS SETTLED IN COURT

Mrs. Lena Rice and Mrs. Malinda
Wells, both colored residents OF
Huntingdon street, had their family
differences settled in court this
morning when Recorder Pickersgill
fined Mrs. Rice $40 and Mrs. Wells
$40. The charge was assault and
battery and was made by Mrs. Wells
The defendant admitted being the
cause of the mistreated eye display
ed in the court room, but said she
was attacked first by Mrs. Wells. 1t
was alleged that on several occa-
sions Mrs Wells made institutions
and open statements, defamatory
to Mrs. Rice's character. The ma
ligning language was said to be very
insulting and the report made IN
court bore out the statement.
A conference between the two
ladies brought on a pitched battle
in which Mrs. Wells came off second
best. A stick was welded by Mrs
Rice with deadly precision ana
found lodging on Mrs. Wells era
mum Just above her right eye. NO
damage was inflicted upon the victor
in the affray.
For being such a good shot Mrs
Rice was fined $40, which penalty
was Immediately increased to $40
when the defendant seemed to ma
the situation humorous. Mrs. Wells
vas requested to pay SO at the desk
for her insulting language.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27

Operation of all gambling wheels
at the carnival being conducted in
Port Reading ceased last night upon
orders issued by Chief Murphy, Of
the Woodbridge police department.
Chief Niels J. Tonnesen, of the local
police, issued a statement this morn
ing in which he made 1t known that
his department is capable OF en-
forcing the law and that no gamb-
ling will be allowed at any carnival.
The Woodbridge and Perth Amboy
police heads yesterday received
communications from Prosecutor
Joseph L. Stricken in regard to op-
grafton of gambling wheels at car
nivals.
The Woodbridge police head, ac-
companied by County Detective Will
liam Fitzpatrick of the prosecutors
,tfice. visited the carnival grounds
last night and ordered stop of all
gambling. The Port Reading car
rival will be brought to. a close to-
night and the Woodbridge police
Will keep a close watch on the
grounds to see that the orders are
carried out.
The Firemen's Memorial Associa-
tion has a celebration planned in
this city for early in September
and the prosecutors orders regard
ing gambling wheels referred to this
celebration.
Asked this morning what his
course would be in regard to the
communication submitted to him
yesterday by Prosecutor Joseph f.
Stricken in reference to the carnival
planned by the firemen in September.
Chief of Police Niels J. Tonnesen
said he intended to enforce the law.
No gambling will be allowed at any
carnival, the chief stated cmphau-
cally.
''Thcre are only two courses 10
pursue" said Chief Tonnesen. "Eith-
er the police department will en-
force the law or the prosecutors Of
flee will do it. We feel that the po-
lice department of this city is capa-
BILE of enforcing the law and so the
interference of the prosecutor will
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-27
City Of Hull Sends Sympathy

HULL, Eng, Aug. 27--A message
expressing the sympathy of the mu-
nicipality and people of this city to
the citizens of the United States and
the relatives of the men who lost
their lives when the ZR-2 was
wrecked has been sent to George
Harvey, ambassador to Great Bri-
tain, by A. Z. Atchison, lord mayor.