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The Newark journal., 1921-12-22
v g 2 ' 2 2 7 2 THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
 
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AFTER . year of strife and confusion the world is about to declare an armistice for the ob- . servance of Christmas. It is curious how the essence of Christianity gets itself recog- nized and practiced in spite of the world, the flesh and devil.
 In this time of good will everybody becomes Christian, for Christmas is is simply the substitution of the spirit of giv- ing for the spirit of getting.
 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem there came to the world a new conception of God and of his relations to man. The Child lying in the Bethle- hem manager will forever sym boliZe and express the world moving truth that God is love and, therefore, He gives Him. self to and for men made in His image
 
 Tradition records that when the Wise Men from the East journeyed to Bethlehem to wor- ship the newborn Child, they brought gifts.
 The gift of God is life etern- all here and hereafter. When this divine spark animates the bosoms of caetl, they, too, be- gin to give.
 Giving is the chief business of life for God and men alike. What man gives he has. He loses all else. Earthly immort- ality lies in whatever one gives to ones fellows in service and friendship and healing.
 1 wonder if we shall ever be able to practice the Christmas spirit the year round!
 If that time ever comes we shall find the most of our per sonal and social problems, per- plexities, animosities and fail ures are unnecessary. If we want spring and summer and golden harvest, we must have the sun.-Dr. Charles Aubrey
The Newark journal., 1921-12-22
WHY DO so MANY
 FARMERS BUY MEAT ?
J. W. Recknor in Farm
 < Ranch

~ AcilGtI
 It is indeed surprising how many farmers fail to raise their own meat supply. Go into any grocery store and see for yourself how much bacon and lard the farmers buy. If we look into the matter lit tie closer, we shall find that many do not even butcher but one or two hogs a year and that others only slaughter half enough to last till next hog killing time. We must say that as long as farmers depend on the stores for their bacon just that long will they be in a hard rut.
 The first step is to procure a good pig or two. When we say a good pig, we mean a purebred; for anything short of the best is not good enough for the farmer who labors from sun to sun, striving to make a living for himself and family. We prefer a Poland China or Duroc Jersey. But before buying bacon and lard, get any kind of pig and fatten him. Then, .t the first oppor- tunity get the purebred pig,
 Our argument for the pure bred is because you can place the razorback with him and give both of them the same treatment and the good pig will show gain on every side. In just few months, you can readily tell the difference, ev- en at a distance as far as you can see. Aren't we right when we say we are for purebreds?
 Many farmers could almost raise their own meat by feed- ing the pigs scraps from the kitchen table. In many farm
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
CLAIMS He SAW
XII k[UX KLAN
White Robed Figures Fright
en- North Amboy MAN,
Tells the Police

Current rumors 10 the effect that
a Ku Klux Klan outfit exists in Perth
Amboy received some confirmation
last night according to the claims OF
Frank Pinkovich. of S34 Summit
avenue. who reported TO the police
that he saw a band of six white
robed figures gathered together in
one of the dark portions Of the ave-
nue..
Pinkovich had been attending a
social meeting in Hall avenue and
was on his way to Lehigh Park when
he suddenly became cognizant of the
spookish company gathered in the
shadows. He stopped and stared,
started again, halted once more.
and when convinced that his eyes
were functioning properly, decided
not 10 wait any longer. He took 10
his heels and sought safety in fight,
according TO his report made to Desk
Lieutenant John Morris at the police
station yesterday.
After a short but exceedingly rapid
run, Pinkovich reached the nearest
house where he recruited reinforce
ments and returned to discover the
identity of the six who had caused
him TO get over the ground so rapid
ly. But upon reaching the scene of
his recent fright and in a loud tone
daring the white-garbed figures to
come forth. the supposed Klansmen
melted away into darkness and were
not seen again.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
RESUME FIGHT
ON bLOCKADES
8 Small States Fight Too
Rigid Application at the
League Session
WEAPON TO BE USED
Greece Active in Efforts to
Bring About Amendment
to Article is

GENEVA, Oct. 4.-tBy The Asso-
ciated Press ).-Eight small states.
members of the League of Nations,
resumed this morning their fight
against the too-rigid application of
blockade regulations which are pre-
scribed as one of the weapons to be
used by the league against a state
which violates the covenant and the
organization.
Greece has been especially active
in efforts to bring about amendment
of article 16 of the covenant of the
league so that no state can initiate
a blockade on its own account with
out previous notification from the
council that a blockade of the COW
enant breaker is in order.
A motion introduced by Holland,
providing for suspension of all action
under article 16, was Withdrawn and
a Greek amendment to article 16. to
provide that individual states would
not exercise the right of blockade
until a date had been fixed by the
council was lost.
Several Amendments
Several amendments proposed by
sfffe committee were adopted without
modification. The principal changes
made were in provision for adjourn
ment of a blockade by particular
states, which in judgment of the
council run too great a risk from a
neighbor which has violated the COW
enant. An additional clause stipu-
lated the council would give an opin-
ion whether a breach had taken place
and if a delegate from an accused
state should be a member of the
council he would be debarred from
voting.
The assembly of the league OF
nations adopted resolution report
ed by its commission on amend
ments, today. postponing considera-
ton of the amendment to the
leagues covenant proposed last year
b., Argentine. II provides that al
sovereign states should automatical-
" become members.
The resolution while embodying a
decision not to consider this amend
ment at present, expressed sympathy
with the idea inspiring it and ex-
pressed regret that Argentine was
not represented in this years assem-
bly,.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
JURY WOMEN ON
DUTY TODAY
Jacob Boyer, of South River,
Has First Honor in That
Direction
THREE WOMEN SERVE
None of the Women Are ChaI-
lenged as They Sit for the
First Time

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. A.
Jacob Boyer, of South River. has the
honor of being the first defendant
in the history of Middlesex county
courts to be on trial before a jury
containing several women. There
are three women on the jury trying
Boyer on a receiving charge. Mike
Czernik, who has completed a term
in the workhouse for the theft OF
$3.50 worth of bonds, alleged to have
been received by Boyer. is the prin-
cipal witness for the state in their
case against Boyer.
None of the women jurors were
challenged, but two members of the
petit jury were dismissed from duty
today when doctors certificates were
submitted to Judge Peter +. DAILY
stating that the condition of the
women today did not warrant their
serving on jury.
The women dismissed were Mrs.
Adolph Greenbaum, of Perth AM
boy. and Mrs. James Robbins, of
Plainsboro. The case being tried
while not one of real importance will
give the new jurors chance to show
their ability to render real justice.
According to the evidence procured
by the state the thief was found
guilty and sentenced, and today the
person who planned the robbery and
received the stolen bonds is on trial.
1t is said Czernik came into Bey-
er's store in February and spent all
of his money on cigarettes and liq-
uor. After he was broke. it is al
legged Boyer asked him why he did
not go to the home of his boarding
mistress. Lena Karaj. and steal
the bonds and money which she
kept behind picture. He stole five
$50 bonds and sold them for $50 to
Boyer. it is claimed. and Boyer sold
them for their market value.
The jury picked is as follows:
Frank Schlesinger. Louis Arkin,
John Schneider, Donald c. Garrett
son. William Hegley. Mrs. Charles
Phillips. Louis RUSSELL Charles w.
Elberton, Louis Won Specklesen.
Charles E. Carlisle, Mrs. Nellie +.
Buckley and Mrs. George Venable.
Assistant Prosecutor John E. Toolan
represents the state. and George Bur.
ton is representing the defendant.
Sheriff Appoints Female Attendant
With the picking of women for
petit jury duty, it has been found
necessary by Sheriff Wyckoff to pick
female jury attendant. Mrs. Hol-
den of New Brunswick has been ap-
pointed for this office and will re-
ceive SIS a month. She was appoint
ed yesterday, and appointments will
be made from term to term.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
De VOE ISSUES
HIS PLATFORM
Gives Out Statement in Which
He Gives Pledges of Serv-
ice to People of County

Fred w. De Voc, of New Bruins
wick, Democratic candidate for
state senator. today issued a state
ment in which the planks of his
platform are made known. Mr.. DE
Voc is the first of the candidates to
announce a definite platform. show
ing what he believes in and will en-
deavor to carry through if elected
to the senate.
Mr.. De Woes statement follows:
desire to announce to the voters
of Midd1esex county that / will con-
duct my campaign for election TO
the state senate, on the Democratic
ticket, on the following platform and
if elected, / shall strive TO carry
out every plank in the platform:
"Favors economy in all branches
.'Favors open specifications on all
road work.
"Favors tax on out-of-state motor
trucks.
'Favors adjustment of all grade
crossings in New Jersey.
"Favors public comfort stations in
cities of over 10000 population.
"Favors legislation requiring the
immediate construction of a county
tuberculosis hospital.
"Favors development of vocation
al school system.
"Favors immediate appropriation
for the New Jersey ship canal.
"Favors taking over by the state
of New Jersey of Albany street and
French street. in New Brunswick, as
a part of the state highway system.
"Favors appointment of commits
sion 10 investigate the cost and ad-
visibility of the construction Of a
bridge or tunnel between Perth AM
bov and Tottenville. Staten Island.
Mr.. DeVoe today said:
81 did not attend the Democratic
State Convention held today at Tren-
ton, although 1 was eligible as dele
gate. because l concluded that the
voters of Middlesex county are not
so much interested in what is drawn
I'D by a picked committee at big
state convention as they are in what
their own county candidate stands
for. Running on the platform given
herewith and also on my record as
assemblyman from this county, ap-
peal TO the voters for their support.
While in the assembly l advocated
and voted for woman suffrage. SOL
diers' bonus. the bridge bill. school
teachers retirement fund, public
comfort stations. tax on foreign auto
trucks. and also fathered the school
teachers minimum wage law.
ITO the women voters of Middle
sex county, l respectfully call atten-
ton to my work in the assembly in
favor of woman suffrage and also
for the minimum wage law for the
school teachers of Middlesex county
and the state of New Jersey at large,
and respectfully request their sup
port if they. in their judgment, think
I am deserving of it.
IF at any time during the cam
paign. any voter or group of voters
desire 10 know my stand on any cur
rent issue. would be pleased TO meet
and discuss any matter with them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
DISARMAMENT
PLAN LAUDED
Lloyd George Says it Will A.
feet Human History for
Centuries

INVERNESS, Scotland. Oct. A.
(By The Associated Press).-The
prime minister, David Lloyd George.
in a speech here today concerning
employment, deviated in his intro
duction to refer optimistically to the
forthcoming conference in Washing
ton on limitation of armament de-
claring twill constitute one of those
outstanding events which will effect
human history for centuries"
Premier Lloyd George touched on
the Irish question declaring the Lon
don conference beginning October IL
can only succeed if those who enter
it make up their minds definitely and
resolutely. to trust to the common
sense of their own people and do
not try to reconcile the extremists"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
zR-2 TRAGEDY IS LAID
TO ACCIDENTAL CAUSE

HULL, England. Oct. 3 (By The
Associated Press) The CASTRO
phe to the giant ZR-2 over the Hum
ber river on August "a, in which
more than forty persons. including
sixteen Americans. lost their lives,
was due to accident. according
to the verdict reached by the coro-
ner's jury at the inquest held today.
There was no evidence as to the
actual cause the verdict said. The
verdict was rendered in the case of
Lieutenant Commander Charles Lit
tie. of the American navy, the first
to be considered by the jury.
A similar verdict was rendered in
each remaining case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
WASHINGTON co. FIREMEN
PLAN BENEFIT DANCE

The grand annual dance of the
Washington Hose & Chemical Com
pany will be held in Junior Hall on
Smith street. Columbus night. Oc-
tober IL. The proceeds of this dance
will go to the Sick and Death Bene-
fit fund of the fire company.
Recently the fire companies or the
city contributed 10 a fund for the
widows and orphans of brother fire.
men who were killed in the Market
street railroad crossing. The Wash
ington company is conducting this
dance for the purpose of rebuilding
their fund. so as 10 be ready and as
sist at any time where help and char
ity is needed.
James Campbell is president of the
Relief Fund committee, which is in
charge of this affair.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
Stokes Makes Address

TRENTON, Oct. 4.-House clean
ing. made necessary by eight years
of Democratic administration al
Washington, was advanced as the
reason why "events may not have
moved as rapidly as some of us
would like by former Governor T.
C. Stokes in his opening address as
state committee chairman at the
Republican state convention here
today. The ex-governor, as state
committee chairman, was temporary
chairman of the convention.
The speech follows in full:
I'm accordance with law and Gus
tom we meet in convention to de-
liberate as TO policies and to vision
for the welfare of the state. We
meet upon the field of piece. The
question of suffrage has been decided
to the satisfaction of its proponents
and with a loyal acquiesence of
these who feared its advent and who
now rejoice that it has come. A
great world war is ended and quiet
reigns over the scene of hostilities.
A national election has been held
and the Democratic party has faded
into retirement. Thanksgiving this
year ought to be particularly happy.
We have in the White House man
who has won the hearts of the peo-
CONTINUED on page 50
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
ACTION TO STOP ANY
Dance HALL, DISORDER
TAKEN BY ALDERMEN
Adopt Resolution Introduced
by Alderman Sofield to Con-
troll Dance Hall Here
MUST NOTIFY POLICE
Three Days Before Dance is
Held Give Names of
Those Holding Affair

The aldermen last night took ac-
tion in preventing any further dance
hall disturbance such as occurred
@last Thursday night when a man
has stabbed following an argument
~ resolution was offered by Alder
5nan John E. Sofield and unanimous
sly passed making it necessary for
all persons renting halls or hiring
halls for public dance to notify the
police three days before the dance.
giving the name Of the person or
Organization having charge of the
affair.
The resolution follows:
Resolved that whenever the own
er or lessee of any public hall, rents
or let's said hall for a public dance
or entertainment he shall notify the
Police Department at least three days
prior to the date and time set for
said dance entertainment. the SAID
notice shall also state the name of
person or Organization having charge
OF said proposed dance or entertain
ment.
BE 1t further rexolved that a copy
Of this resolution be mailed to all
owners or lessees Of said public
halls"
George Kelly, twenty years old. of
145 Lewis street, who was stabbed
three times in q dance hall brawl
last Thursday night. is gradually re-
covering at the Ferth Amboy City
hospital. He is said to be doing
nicely now and is thought to be in
no danger of dying Thomas Dom
cora of Highland Park, is still be-
ing held in the county Jail charge
with being KeIly'S assailant
The aldermen believe that the ac-
tion taken by them last night will
prevent the recurrence of any brawl
similar to that of last week and will
also end dances of the type in which
fights are numerous and liquor is
present, together with intoxicated
young men and women. If necessary
the. police will act If affairs similar
to ones which have caused this al
dermanic action are conducted in the
future. All of the aldermen present
at the meeting voted in favor of the
resolution. Alderman John ]. Clark
was absent.
An Invitation was received from
the Perth Amboy Firemen's Memoir
ial Association, requesting the pres
ence Of the aldermen at the unveil-
Ing ceremonies of a monument and
the dedication of plot in Alpine
cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Oct.
IL. at o'clock. The invitation was
accepted, the aldermen signifying
their intention of attending.
James Christensen was appointed
constable in the first ward. This
concluding the business of the night.
The meeting was one of the shortest
ever held by the aldermen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
PLAN To HONOR
j. 5. SOLDIER
Unknown Hero Dead to be
Given High Tribute in
a Few Days

PARIS, Oct. 4.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press)-America's unknown
soldier. who will find bonored sep
ulchre in the national cemetery at
Arlington, Va. will be selected by
a on-commissioned officer of the
American forces on the Rhine, at
Chalons-sur- Marne. on the morning
of October "a. The body will leave
Havre late on the evening of Oc-
tober 25 on board the United States
cruiser Olympia.
Complete arrangements have been
made for the removal of the badly
to the United States, it was announc-
ed by General Henry T. Allen, COM
mander of American forces in Ger
many here today. At the request of
the American government elaborate
plans formulated by the French gov
ernment for receiving the body in
Paris have been abandoned. 1t will
be sent direct to Havre and the only
formal ceremony will take place just
before it is placed aboard the trans
port Olympic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
Van Ness "DRY" ACT
ACTION FEATURE Of
PARTY Conventions
Republican Party Expected to Stand Committed to Endorse
Van Ness Act, While Democrats Favor Modification
by Insertion of New Plank Calling for Trial by Juries
Boxing Law Also Comes in for Attention.

TRENTON, Oct 4-Preconventon information this morning
indicated that the Republican convention would this after
noon adopt mild endorsement of the pary prohibition record
last The platform will include plank it understood
dorsng the Eighteenth Amendment measures relating
to" without mentioning the Ness enforcement
Democrats for Repeal
Repeal of the Van Ness prohibition passed
the last legislature will be fatty declared in the platform
adopted here this afternoon by the Democratic
The finishing touches the plank the conference
this morning in the Governors office participated in by Mr. Ed
wards James Nugent, of Essex chairman
Donald of Monmouth and Corporation Counsel Jersey City,
John Milton
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
ARD OF THANKS

The und ersigned desire 10 thank their
relatives. friends and neighhors for syn
pathy expressed them in the recent be-
reavement Of their dear son and grand
SON. Robert Also for beautiful floral tri-
hutes. We also wish 10 thank Mrs. r.
Daggenhausen. Dr. J. V. smith: Thomas
F. Burke for services rendered.
Signed.
MR. AND MRS. NEILS CHRISTENSEN
AND Mr.. ]. ]. GARLAND. sR.
TOs9-Io-4-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
Honors at Washington

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-When the
body of the American soldier
brought back from France for bur-
ial at Arlington. November II. in
memory of the nations unknown
dead in the war. is placed in the ro-
tunda of the capitol on the night o.
November 8. it will lie in state on
the same catafalque as was used for
Presidents Lincoln. Garfield and Nc
Kinley.
An announcement said the drap-
ings about the catafalque would be
a careful reproduction of those used
at the funerals of the three martyred
presidents.
A company of engineers from
Camp Humphreys, Va. has been as
signed for guard duty at the capi-
tai while the body of the unknown
soldier lies in state, and two COM
panies of engineers will do similar
duty at Arlington.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
entertainment TONIGHT
AT EAST JERSEY CLUB

Particular effort has been put forth
to make the entertainment to be CIV
en- by the East Jersey Club to its
members tonight a success. Taking
the form of get-together. the activi-
ties will last from s o'clock until
midnight and will consist of a smok
er. entertainment and a supper. Vau-
deville performers will have a promi-
nent part in the program.
The committee who arranged the
entertainment is composed of James
+. Mcclure. John f. Soffield and
William H. Fraser.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
DIR. PRINT Sworn In.

TRENTON, Oct. Am the pres
ence of state officials and politicians
DIR. John ID. Prince. of Passaic coun-
ty. was sworn in as United States
minister to Denmark by Attorney
General Thomas +. McCran shortly
after noon today. DIR. Prince was
recently appointed to this position
by President Harding.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-10-04
Dance mt Metuchen.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Oct. 4.-The
girls of the Community Service of
Metuchen gave the men of the or
ganization a dance last night, and
the affair proved a social success.