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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
To STUDY
C|TY'S HISTORY
Preliminary Steps Taken at
Meeting of Citizens-- Idea
Wins Favor

Preliminary steps toward the or
ganization of an historical society in
Perth Amboy were taken last night
when, at the invitation of George j
Miller a group of interested men
met at the New Packer House to
discuss the idea. The men had din
ner together and then talked the
matter over III an informal way with
the result that it was left with for
mer Judge Adrian Lyon to appoint
a committee OF five to plan a per-
manent organization and nominate
officers. The next meeting will be
held at the call of the chairman.
The meeting last night was plan
ned ny Mr.. Miller, one of Perth Am
boys young attorneys, who, after
conf errinS with several prominent
men of the city known to be inter-
ested in historical affairs. decided to
take the initiative in getting the
movement started. Those present
last night at Mr.. Miller's invi-
tation were former Judge Adrian
Lyon, j. Lawrence Boggs, of New
ark, a former resident of the city
and a trustee of the New Jersey His
torical Society; ID. McGregor, of
East Orange. also a former resident
of Perth Amboy and a local histor-
ian; former Mayor Ferd Garretson,
former Mayor Chas. X. Seaman, Rev.
W. Northey Jones, rector of St.
Peters Episcopal church; the Rev.
Dean William z. Cantwell, pastor
of st. Mary's Roman Catholic
church; G. d. Snedeker, ]. Logan
Clevenger. James White, Forrest L..
Smith, Joseph B. Quick and Mr.
Miller.
Mr.. Miller opened the discussion
by explaining his purpose for call
ing the men together and asked
Judge Lyon to go further into the
purpose of the gathering. Judge
Lyon spoke of the desirability of
having an historical society in Perth
and of the wonderful mate
rial that was all about the city for
such an organization to work with.
Everyone present was asked for an
expression of opinion, and each one
some particular feature
that ought to receive attention in
the perpetuation of history OF the
city. The sentiment was unanl-
nous that the time had arrived for
the organization of an historical
society in this city and it was felt
that advantage should be taken of
the meeting last night to get the
fairly started.
Judge Lyon was chosen chairman.
of the meeting and Mr.. Miller was
made the secretary. After some
discussion the matter of a perma-
nent organization was left in the
hands of the committee of five,
which Judge Lyon is to appoint. on
motion of DR.. Cantwell. invitations
will be sent to a list of fifty people
to be made UP of persons believed
to be interested in the movement,
who will be asked to meet with
those who were present last night,
at which time the committee of five
will probably report and a society
will be permanently organized
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
PLAN MI N0RE:
WORK ON CREEK
War Dept. Engineers Against
Further Improvement of
Woodbridge Creek
BY GEORGE III. MANNING
Especial Correspondent of Perth


WASHINGTON, June 10-The
chief of engineers. war department,
has sent to congress a report rec
ommending against further i'm
provement OF Woodbridge creek, n.
j., following the making of an in
vestigation directed by congress to
determine the advisability of such
undertaking.
The report states that Wood
bridge creek is small stream which
enters Arthur Kill. two miles
north of Perth Amboy; that the ex-
isting project for a channel eight
feet wide and fifty feet deep at the
lotion, from the mouth to Sala-
mander Dump. $500 feet up stream
was completed in 1908, but that be-
cause of lack of funds the channel
has not been maintained at that
depth and width.
The district engineer reports that
the local interests now desire a
channel twelve feet deep. He states
that commerce of the stream has
been gradually falling off since 1887
except in 1919, and that chiefly on
account greater Improvement of the
stream is unwarranted. If the
stream was dredged by the govern
ment to it's proper depth, eight feet
deep and fifty feet wide the district
engineer states. and the docks were
dredged to a depth capable of ac-
commodating ships at low tide there
would be no greater development
needed.
The chief of engineers and board
of engineers concurs in the report
of the local and district engineers
recommending against further i'm
provement of Woodbridge creek.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
APPROVE PLANS
FOR PAVING ALL
Of WEST AVE.
FreehoIders Order Fixing of
Second Section, Woodbridge
Ave. to Port Reading
FIRST SECTION APPROVED
Work at Fords at Standsti||--
Car Tracks Are Being
Moved, However
DET0UR is BEING FIXED
Action Taken to Remove Un-
used Jersey Central Co.
Tracks at So. Amboy
DETOUR is BEING FIXED

BY Evening News Staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 10
West avenue, Sewaren, is to be
paved in its entire length, as the
.reeholders yesterday received and
approved the plans for section two
Of the road, that being the portion
wing between Woodbridge avenue
and the Woodbridge Roosevelt road
at Port Reading.
Plans for the first section, be-
tween the Woodbridge creek bridge
and Woodbridge avenue, were ap-
proved last week, the same material
being specified for each section,
namely, a concrete base with a BIZ
luminous surface.
The plans for the first portion of
the Improvement were submitted to
the state highway commission for
their approval and the plans for the
balance will now be submitted to
that body and within month after
the approval has been given con-
tractors will be asked to submit
bids for doing the work.
Though at the time the various
delegations appeared before the
county body a preference was ex-
pressed that a road be constructed
with a concrete surface, the plans
as authorized specify a bituminous
top surfacing material, the gen.
eral belief being that the old favor
lte warrenite will be used.
Helmetta-Jamesbur
To properly complete the paving
lob authorized by the freeolders
last year on the road leading from
Helmetta to Jamesburg, it has been
found necessary to enter into sup
Elemental contract to provide for
proper drainage on the Helmetta
end of the road. This additional
work, which involves the furnish
ing and laying of about two hundred
end fifty feet of vitrified pipe, will
be taken care Of by the contractor
On the road. Harry Scott.
The pavement on Amboy avenue.
Metuchen, which was laid by M.
Irving Demerest about year ago,
was accepted as complete by the
bounty board and the balance due,
k2,9S3.31, was ordered paid. A
bond will be furnished by the con-
tractors as guarantee to the coun-
tv that the road will be properly
maintained for the four years re-
naming, for which the road was
guaranteed.
Stand Still at Fords
Work on the paving of New Bruns-
wick avenue at Fords is at a stand
ptill as far as the contractor is con-
eerned, it was learned yesterday.
though no formal report of the mat
ter was made at the freeholders'
meeting.
At the present time the tracks of
the Public Service Street Railway
Company are being shifted to the
center of the road. but until that
work is completed the contractor will
be unable to proceed with the con-
crete work on the north side of the
street.
All vehicular traffic at the present
time is forced to either use the de-
tour which has been patched up or
take a much longer route through
Continued on page 6)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
Bic LOCAL CAST
IN ALL ABOARD
Musical Comedy to be Given
at Majestic Monday
and Tuesday

The last rehearsal of the entire
cast of 175 which will present the
musical comedy "All Aboard" at the
| Majestic theatre next Monday and
Tuesday nights will be held on the
stage of that theatre tonight, com.
mencing at 1880 o'clock. The seen
cry and costumes for the play ar
| rived in this city Wednesday, when
the first rehearsal of the whole COM
pany was held in the theatre.
The costumes have been distribut-
ed to the participants and tonights
rehearsal will be for the purpose OF
putting the finishing touches to the
various numbers. The colors used
in the costumes in the dance num-
bers make a pleasing color scheme,
the various shades blending well.
The action of "All Aboal d" takes
place on board the S. S. Florida and
the cleVerly written libretto has to
do with two young college boys who
are both in love with the same girl.
One of them has the misfortune of
losing four teeth in a football game
and the lost teeth have great deal
to do with further developments of
the play and creating many comedy
situations.
The tickets which have been sell.
ing for more than a week are eX.
changeable at the Majestic box office
after 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
for seat tickets.
The complete cast follows:
Principals: Mrs. Lucille Oliver the
Misses Claire Pfeiffer. Dorothy Had
den and Muriel Haney. Fenby Scott,
John Stocked Louis p. Booz, Jr.,
Ellwood johnson, Robert Menaller
and Jack Rickwood.
Sea Nymphs: Ellen Dover, Tina
Fass. Sylvia Borak. jeanette. Green
span Joyce Layden, Constance Sher,
Charlotte Meyers. Dorothy Madsen,
Vivian Tucker. Beatrice Salter,
Mary Ramsay. Margaret Burns, Ha~-
riet Lease, Estelle Mailer Rose
Spiegel. Ruth Larsen. Hilda Jones,
Helen Wagner. Jennie Gilbert and
Bernice st. Andrassy.
Water Witches: Mary Hanrattie,
Ruth Cast. Edna Hawkins Gladys
Hulsizer. Dorothy Dawson, Puma
Walker. Laura Pfeiffer. Edna Wild
erstrom, Jean Mclaughlin. Gather
inc Greiner, Margaret Pyster. Cert
rude Olsen. Ruth Mcleod, Ruth AL
perm, Helen Meyers. Emma Johnson,
Kathleen Lockwood, Bernita Letter,
Dorothy Hall and Harriet Richards.
Bashful Bees-Anna Siskind. Syl-
via Vogel. Frances Splitter. Rae Ja
cobson. Lena Edelstein, Bertha Nc
Dowell, Ruth Benhamu, Evelyn
Nickenig, Marion Larsen, Edith Nc
Kenzie. Irene Beatty. Bessie Kramer.
Sailor Girls-Helen Galaida. Alice
Gada, Marie Fritzinger. Elizabeth
Smith, Belle Goldberger. Sadie Gold
smith, Clara Jensen, Marian Blanch
ard. Miriam Hart. Ruelita Snyder,
Dorothy Watson Katherine Howell.
Yachting Girls-Helen Warren,
Helen McLachlan. Lille Bjork, Ethel
Bartha, Helen Schultz Anna Han
derhan. Ruth Ware. Eleanor Wal
ters.
Sailors-Charles Frost, Marion
Smith. Paul Rasmussen. Edward
Cheshire Charles Hughes Huyler
Romond, James McCabe, John Sea-
man.
overall Girls-Anna Hanson. Eliz-
abeth Bartha. Anita Pfeiffer Helen
Continued on page 6)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
To SENTENCE
S|VER IN WEEK;
BONDS SOUGHT
New Brunswick Church Mar
Who Fled With Local
Girl, Before Daily
ALLEGATIONS ARE SIGNED'
Arraigned on Charge of En-.
bezzIement of $4,000
Worth of Bonds
q
PROPERTY OF HIS CHURCH.
Detectives Expect He Will Aic
Them in Recovering
Liberty Bonds
PROPERTY OF HIS CHURCH

BY Evening News STAFF Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 10:--
Shubel *. Siver. the treasurer of the
First Reformed church of this city,
who disappeared with six $1,000
Liberty bonds. the property of the
church, and eloped with Miss Adele.
Gouin. a Perth Amboy waitress. this
morning pleaded guilty to the charge
of embezzlement. Sentence was de-
ferred upon motion of Assistant
Prosecutor John +. Toolan.
Silver calmly entered the court
room accompanied by a court att
tendant and sat down in front seat
He was chewing gum and seemed
concerned and unruffled while
waiting his turn to plead. When
Assistant Prosecutor Toolan asked
that the defendant enter his plea
Silver arose and uttered but one
word. guilty" and sat down again.
He is charged with embezzling six
$1,000 Liberty bonds on April Is.
1t is expected that sentence will
be imposed upon Silver next Friday
by Judge Peter f. Daily.
A iafsreecfowd- atleredg ~ ti.Ts
court house, anxious to Of YzUz
and possibly his wife Meters, all
those who expected anythil 4 reso.
ling were disappointed. AS xewise,
Silver had made his plea Of = to
he was taken back to the
Jail Neither of his wives apE nt'
in the courtroom during the 4 II II
he was called upon to plead,
wife No. appeared in the neighb0 n
hood of the court house later in t. 81
morning and was recognized.
No charges have been made
against Silver as yet for having two
wives, although there are still per.
sistent rumors that Connecticut Of
ficials will start action against hin,
charging him with perjury in sJTear-
ing that he was single upon apply.
ing for marriage license to n1aSx,
Adele Gouin. n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
MEX!CAN-U. s. SITUATION
NOT GRAVE, SECRETARY SAYS

MENICO CITY. June 10-P,
Elias Gales. secretary of interior,
who returned from an extensive trip
yesterday expressed optimism over
the situation which has arisen be-
tween the United States and Mexico
relative to recognition of the Obro-
gon government.
II am absolutely sure that Pres
ident Obregon will be able to solve
the so-called conflict with The Unit
ed States without disparagement of
himself or the nation"
He said he did not consider the
situation grave, and asserted the
entire cabinet was in absolute agree
mcnt with the policy outlined by
President ObregOn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
FEDERAL TROOPS ARRIVE
TO AID FLOODED PyEBL 0

PUEBLO, Col, June 10-Arrival
of federal troops yesterday to aid
the National Guards marked new
step in the restoration of normal
conditions.
Amy trucks and trains accom-
panied by corps of laborers are
expected to facilitate the task in
removing bodies.
Martial law regulations have
been made stringent. Passengers
are not permitted to leave trains.
The death list was at forty-seven
with 130 names on the official list OF
missing persons
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
oghm And Jersey Must Serve Time Send Appeal Notice Knight Cse=Io Pave Sewaen
SIVER SAYS GUILTY IN COUNTY COUR
WOMAN TRIES TO KILL
HERSELF AFTER QUARREL

Mrs. lombard. about twenty-s:x
years old of 2S1 Grace street. drank
some iodine early this afternoon
aftel' having family quarrel. Quick
work bv the police and DR.. William
II. Mccormick. Jr., in pumping the
poison out of the woman's stomach
will probably save her life.
Officer Carl Monroe was detained
to the scene and DIR. Mccormick was
notified as soon as information was
received by the police in rega:d to
the attempted suicide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
Outlines Independence.


MANILA, p. l., June 30.-Speak-
ing before the Colombian Associa-
ton, whose membership is composed
of Filipinos educated abroad, w
Cameron Forbes, who with Major
General Leonard Wood comprises
President Harding's mission to the
Philippines. outlined the attitude he
always has taken regarding inde-
pendence.
II have never criticised the Fill
pinos for desiring their independ-
ence. I have never discouraged the
demand for independence and never
discouraged it. What l hope is that
desire will prove the stimulus for
you TO do those things which make
you capable of nationality to get
your country into shape for it,"
Auto Vacuum Freezer demonstration
still going. on at P. A. Hdwe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
Will Eccopnixc ireland

DENVER. col. June 10.-lmmc-
diate recognition of the Irish republic
withdrawal of Irish troops and re-
payment of the 90O0.000,000 by
Great Britain. loaned by the United
States is demanded in the resolution
tentatively drafted by Irish sympa-
thizers to be presented to the A. f.
Of i. convention next week.
This resolution has been decided
upon by a delegation headed by
Peter j. Brady of New York.
Auto Vacuum Freezer demonstration
still going on at T. A. Hdwe.
369T-6-S-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10

we have complete stock of all latest
hits including MY Man, Il Found a
Ross in the DEVILS Garden" Moon
beams" Special sale music rolls.
27c. FOUR FOR S1.00.
LAUTER PIANO CO.
211 SMITH STREET
37S7-6-10-1t+
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
GERMANS AND ENGLISH ARE
AFTER RUSSIAN BUSINESS

BERLIN, June 10.-German in
dustrial and financial interests are
reported here to have allied them
selves with a similar group in Eng
land to secure business in Soviet
Russia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
new BILL WOULD CHANGE
SELECTION OF POSTMASTERS

WASHINGTON, June 10.-A bill
to place first. second and third class
postmasters under the civil service,
and after competitive examinations,
have them hold their office without
term, was introduced by Chairman
Townsend today. The bill would au-
thorize the postmaster general to
reclassify the postmaster positions,
and would repeal the law requiring
senate ratification of appointment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10

Today's silhouette is that of a
Smith street merchant who for sew
eral years was active in politics and
held a high municipal elective Office.
At the present time he is not an
official and is devoting his entire
time to his business which Is one of
the oldest in the city.
Yesterdays silhouette was of Nor
gan f. Larson, president of the Perth
Amboy Republican club, city engin-
eer and candidate for state senator
on the Republican ticket.
The winner yesterday was ANA
BEL SEAMAN, OF 211 MEADE
STREET.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10
HAYNES TO Be NATIONAL
PROHIBITION DIRECTOR
lev The Assnciated Press. /

WASHINGTON, June 10.-For-
mai announcement of the appoint
ment of Roy Haynes, of Hillsboro.
O.. editor, as national prohibition
commissioner made today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10

French Ice Cream; Vanilla. Strawberry,
Chocolate, 1Jc. New Packer House Tea
Shop 3752--6-9-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-10

Auto Vacuum Freezer demonstration
still going on at P. A. Hdwe.
,697-s-6-4ts
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Red. Cross Chairmen
Named At Meeting

AT a meeting Of the elective
beard Of the Red Cross yesterday
afternoon IL the Red Cross rooms
in the court house. chairman for
the various committee were elect
ed. They are as follows: Mrs.
Harry ENgle, proSaction; Mr.. W.
A. Williamson, membership; Mrs.
w. II. Conaway, organization;
Miss Florence Kneisel, nome ser.
vice; Mrs. Lloyd Sample. publl-
city; MIR. Bert S. Leolopld, discs
ter relitR Mr.. u. G. Wilson,
chapter school for city; County
Superintendent |. A. Barnes,
chapter school for county. The
Public Health nursing chairman,
Will be appointed ~ The Public
Health Nursing Committee.
These Chairmen with tho elec.
tive board comprise the executive
board Of the Reo Cross.
Definite arrangements were
made yeB,arday AFTERNOON for the
annual roll call, witch will begin
on Armistice day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Oil Prices Go
Up Fourth Time

PITTSBU RICH, Nov. 3.-Tie
fifth advance in the price Of oil
within the last. so days was noted
ut the opening OF the market here
today. Pennsylvania crude was
advanced SO cents TO 81 barrel
while Cabcll at SG.61, Somerset at
$2.4O and light S2.65, were up %
cents. Raglan advanced ten cents
or the barrel to SIPS. Corning
was unchanged at sails.
Oil authorities were surprised at
the amount Of the advance on
Pennsylvania crude as 1t had been
expected that the purchasing agen-
cies would limit the increase to
rs cents a barrel. However soon
after the market opened, ii became
known that independent refiners
already were in the field not only
Offering the new price but in many
instances premiums amounting TO
25 cents a barrel. Some oil. it was
said was being sold at that price
but considerable quantities were
being held for further develop
ments.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Rev. Reed Tells
About His Trip

The monthly meeting OF the So
cial brotherhood Of Grace Lutheran
church was held last evening at the
home OF the president, D. w. Reiter'
Of Walnut avenue. The main tea-
ture Of the evening was an inter
esting address by Rev. ", d: Reed
OF his recent tour through Europe.
His address was discussing the
Versailles treaty, the various gov
rrnn:ents of Europe and the finan-
cial and religious conditions. Inc
following officers we're elected: "
". Reiter, president: c. a. Pilson,
vice president: Gus Stanhagen, sec
rotary, and Carl Pressman. treas
urer.
Vocal numbers were rendered by
Mr. C. Fl. Bloom and Mrs. o. a..
Wood and refreshments we're
served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Captain Jack
Is Some Boy

Captain Jack Barnett, IN adult OF
diminutive stature, reaching not
higher than the Pathe instrument
beside which he stands on stool
in local store window, was the
target Of many eyes yesterday.
Tho -CaptoM is particularly neal
dwarf dressed il clothing which
might easily fit a larGe-s!zeu doll
Near the Captain was a tall brown
wicker pedestal and on top this
ncdestal hung a brown bird cage
and inside the cage was a beautiful
yellow canary bird with brown
patches on both wings. During the
nlaviug Of Song which contained
a canary III, this bird sat uncaslly
on his perch Tapping two dainty
wings cXCitedly At tho close oil
the song the canary sang the lit
all over again with great Eervor'
Fila small head was held high, MS
tiny throat swelled to the limit as
he repeated with pride the song
which the bird in the instrument
had inst rendered. It worried TINS
canary exceedingly because the m
visible bird persisted in singing that
song 40 continuously. Tho bird IN
the instrument never grew weary
but tho bird in the cage who tries
so hard to sing just ms well anu
inst rs long during the instruments
resting spaces, and made such a
wonderful sncCess of this attempt
drooned a bit toward evening Per
sons who stopped to hear the bird
in a local store window were deep
Is. intnrnRipd.
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Pathological
Questions.

Questions.
/. When did Omri purchase the
city Of sanlGria2 :,
3. What did God tell Moses would
happen to the people II they came
up on Mount Sinai while He was
talking to them? =
8. How did God let the people
know that He was ready TO speak
to them?
4. When Moses could not hold up
his hands 10 Indicate victory for
Israel, during the battle with Ana
lex, who assisted him?
S. Where in the Bible IS Satan
called II murderer?
G. OF whRtsize did God command
Noah to build the Ark?
Answers TO Yesterdays Questions.
/. Noah built the ARR OF Gopher
wood.
2. Queen Esther went before
King Ahasuorus to plead for the
lives Of the Jews.
3. King Ahasuerus freed the
Jews.
i. zeresh was tho wife Of Ha.
s. Upon returning to Bethlehem,
Naomi requested that the people
call her Mara.
6. Samuel poured consecrated oil
over Saul's head when he told him
hs-was to be captain. oEAthos PSob4e'
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Theatre Notes


The splendid house that greet
cd Arthur Harrison last night
despite the rain was compliment
the public always passes when II
gets the kind Of entertainment 1t
wants. 1t is better advertisement
than all the press agent dope that
can be crammed through, a type
writer.
The Bill pleased again immense
~ and the liberal applause which
by the way is hard to get at the
Hippodrome, enthused theI stage
folk and they put unusual efforts
into the evening entertainment.
Especially noticeable was the
work OF the chorus again in the
Indiana" number that BILLY Lewis
put over for two good encores. 1t
is a wonderful good working
The biz tomorrow night is n
Chinese novelty hill which Mr..
Harrison thinks has never been,
put on at the HiDp IN its present
form at least. 1t is stated IN q
unique way, has some splendid
scenic effects and is broken up
frequently with specialties OF q
high order. Costumes, numbers
and stage setting all are new for
both tonight and Thursday night.
the company again changing on
Friday night when the amateur
sports boys will hold sway for o
few lively stunts after the first
in the evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Collect Nice Sum
AS Man Skips Bond

a short gol;sion of the Marion
county Criminal court this morn
ing, resulted in the enrichment o:
the school fund to the extent OF
$1,000, when Earl NJ. Taylor
failed to appear as his name was
called Taylor was convicted OF
bigamy at the last term OF court
held in May, gave notice. Of an mp
peal. and was released on bali
pending the preparation and filing
Of the appeal. The appeal was
never perfected and this morning
Judge z. NJ. Showaltdr ordered
the forfeiture Of the bond and a
check vas given to Clerk l.. A..
Gather Of the Criminal court for
the amount.
Taylors whereabouts ure un
known, even to his attorney Major
NJ. NJ. Nicely. who has not seen
his client for some time past. Tag
lor is probably on his way 10
Canada or Mexico, Or some other
fair land where the possession Of
two or more wives is not looked
upon as n crime.