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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
HOME FOR AGED
WORK STARTED
Expect That Work of Remod-
cling the Institution Will be
Finished by August |.

After two months of delay caused
by the prevailing labor trouble, the
work on the remodelling and repair
ing of the new Home for the Aged
in Rector street. has started and is
now in full swing. The work has
been put off from time to time in
the hope that some settlement would
be reached in the labor situation,
but since there are no signs of set
tlement and there is such' urgent
need for the new quarters for the
Home it was decided to proceed
with the project.
The mason and carpenter work.
plumbing and heating installation.
painting and re-wiring will be push
ed as rapidly as possible. it is an
nounced, and it is hoped the build
ing will be ready for occupancy by
August 1.
S. Greisen was awarded the
contract for the mason work; Will
liam Sangenberg, the contract for
the carpentry; Therkelson Bros. the
contract for the installation of the
plumbing and heating fixtures: Mar
tinus Laursen the. contract for
painting and Rudolph Schuck the
contract for wiring.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
DROP IN PRICE OF SUGAR
CAUSES COURT ACTION

NEW BRUNSWICK, June S.-An
action to collect $11, 1,697.6S is being
heard in the county court before
Judge Nelson Y. DUNCAN this after
noon. The G.. II. Furley Co., sugar
brokers are the plaintiffs in this ac-
ton. and they are represented by
Assistant Prosecutor John f. Toolan,
while Samuel Baum of Perth Amboy
is the defendant. and Prosecutor Jo-
seph +. Stricken is handling his side
of the case.
The sugar brokers are suing for
the loss sustained by their company,
when the defense did not live up to
an agreement for the purchase of fif-
ty tons of sugar, when the sugar
market was high, the plaintiffs
claim. The Furley company claims
that an agreement was made with
the Perth Amboy man on April 20,
1920, for fifty tons of sugar to be
shipped from Java, at a cost OF
twenty-five cents a pound. The suS-
ar, instead, was shipped from CAL
cutta early in May and arrived in
this country in July, the brokers
claim. and when a draft was pre-
sented against Baum, it was learned
his credit had been withdrawn.
The plaintiffs claim that during
the InluulS Ol July lHe DotloIil Ioi'
out of the sugar market, and be-
cause of Baums breach of contract.
they were forced 10 sell the sugar at
thirteen cents and ten cents a pound,
and were forced to have refined a
considerable amount. In addition
to the cost of the sugar, the plain
tiffs ask for carting, refining, ETC.,
making up the amount $11,697.6S.
According to the testimony given
in court the sugar shipped from Cal
cutta, was Dutch Standard No. 20.
The defense claims the sugar did not
arrive on time as per agreement,
and that it was not shipped from the
same point as agreed on in the con-
tract, and the defendant further
claimed that the company could dis
pose of the sugar if they tried to do
so. instead of coming to this city and
running around after him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
WIFE CAN'T WITHDRAW
MONEY FROM BANK

Because his wife deposited all the
money he gave her in her own name
and then, when a nice little sum
had been obtained. left him, George
Doktor, of Kirkland Place, through
his attorney. Leo S. Lowenkopf. yes
terday succeeded in having Vice
Chancellor Buchanan sitting in
Trenton grant an injunction re-
straining his wife, Magdalene Dok-
tor, from drawing the money from
the bank.
The history of the case dates back
several years, when Mr.. and Mrs.
Doktor decided to begin saving by
placing money in the saving depart
ment of the First National Bank.
The agreement between the two was
that the money was to be deposited
in an account held jointly by them.
In February just past Mrs. Doktor
left her husband and it was then
that he learned that the account was
held in her name and that he had
nothing to do with it, even if he did
give her the money to save.
About $1,000 was deposited in the
institution and Mr.. Doktor has be-
gun action to recover the money.
The argument on the bill to show
cause will be held in Trenton on
June ID.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
RETALIATION
SCHEME FAILS
Plan to Act in Every County
is Not Endorsed by State
Board of Taxation.
UNION COUNTY MOVE
No Action Taken as to Favor
ing or Opposing New Build
ing Exemptions.
UNION COUNTY MOVE

[By Evening News Correspondent
TRENTON. June S.-Attempt of
President Francis V. Dobbins of the
Union County Tax Board to have
the State Board of Taxes and As
sessments make a re-valuation of
property in every county of the
state, under the 1921 law, failed to
| ference of tax officials at the state
| house yesterday.
Mr.. Dobbins offered a resolution
: for the board to take such a step.
| From Hunterdon county came OBJ
| lection with motion to table the
| Dobbins' resolution. The introduce
er proceeded to discuss the resolu-
ton. Former Assemblyman John j.
| Matthews, of Hunterdon, secretary
of the tax board there, and veteran
parliamentarian raised the point that
a motion 70 table the question was
not debatable. Tax Commissioner
John Now of Newark, presiding
over the conference, upheld Mr..
Matthews.
President Frank B. Jess of the
State Board declared there is moth
ing revolutionary in the 1921 law for
the board to order a revaluation,
where favoritism has been practiced.
ne sd III TIE act Is q Ie-eIidcsllleIl VI
"a law that has been on the books
for some years, but now has teeth"
in it. It's very presence in amend
ed form should put tax assessors
| and county boards on the guard
and bring about a just distribution of
the tax burden. he said.
Tenure of Office for local asses
sors. whether elective or appointive,
was recommended by the conference
in a resolution adopted for informa-
tion of the coming Legislature.
Collector c. A. Peterson of Kenil-
worth, Union county attempted to
have the conference go on record for
or against. the 1920 housing legisla-
! ton exempting from taxation build
| ings erected between October 1. 1920
and October !, 1922. Secretary Mat
| thews explained that the 1921 legis-
| lature failed to repeal the law and
it would be inadvisable to discuss
the legislation in view of that action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
AFFIRM AWARD MADE
AT RARITAN ARSENAL
IBy Evening News Correspondent

NEWARK, June S-A jury today
in the United States District Court
presided over by Federal Judge Bo-
dine, affirmed the award made by
the government on July l, 1919. in
the case of the New Brunswick Real
Estate Company VS.. the United
States Government.
On the above date the govern
Tnen+ took over "A piece Of land
from the real estate company. to
be added to the tract used for Rar-
itan Arsenal. In return for the land
the government awarded the COM
pany $4,000. The company recent
ly brought suit to recover $4,000
was worth s6S.4Oo. and
that the rental for the land since
Icing occupied by the government
amounted to $6,S40. At the time
the land was taken over the gov
ernment paid s6,337 of the $4,000
awarded for the tract. Under the
verdict found today the real estate
company will receive but $4,000 for
The property
The company was represented by
Judge Freeman Woodbridge and
former Judge Edward w. Hisks, of
New Brunswick. The government
was represented by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Frederick NJ. Pearse
of Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
B0LLSCHWE|LE:R
BOOZE WITNESS
Is Called by Federal Grand
Jury in State Wide Liquor
Probe Starting Today.
rBy Evening News Correspondent !

TBy Evening News Correspondent
NEWARK. June S-United States
Marshal Albert Bollschweiler, of
Metuchen. was one of the first wit
nesses to be called today before the
Federal grand jury to testify in the
state liquor probe that is Eow under
way here. Marshal Bollscilweier is
one of nineteen others who have
been served with subpoenas to ap-
pear before the Federal Body in
the probe.
Others who appeared before the
body today were: Charles V. Duffy.
former internal revenue collector of
the fifth district and Collector Arie-
bell, the former collector of the
third district. Mr.. Duffy is from
Paterson and Mr.. Ariebell was for
merly connected with the Camden
Office.
At the close of the morning ses-
sion, Assistant United States District
Attorney Arrowsmith, who exam
| ined the witnesses for the govern
hent, stated that the object of the
| probe was not to show favoritism.
or to get any certain men. or to
shild anyone, but to investigate
facts that have been sent into the
Office of the United States district
attorney. The intention of the dis
trict attorney office is to investigate
the facts from top to bottom, he
said
The hearing today was very for
NAL. 1t is likely that the probe will
continue tomorrow and the next day
and probably for a week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
To TRY LOCAL
MEN MONDAY
County Civil Actions Will be
Finished to Allow Criminal
Cases to be Started.
SHANKO AND MORRISON
Spofford Will Also be Among
Those Who Will Face Jury
.-Breaking and Entering.
SHANK0 AND MORRISON

fBy Evening News Staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, June s.
Trial of the parties indicted In CON
nection with the Ludwig Wolff liq-
uor robbery, the David Fass case
and the robbery of butcher shops
In the northwestern section or Perth
Amboy, have been scheduled for
hearing in the county court on Mon-
day and Wednesday of next week,
according to the schedule issued py
the prosecutors office. Judge Dun,
gan's sitting in the circuit court Will
oe completed this week.
John Shanko and Thomas Schmidt
are scheduled for trial on Monday.
under two indictments each, III cor
nection with the butcher shop ROB
har;as in the northwestern section
of Perth Amboy.
Shanl<o is at present in the county
jaiI in default of bail in connection
with the Fishkin Brothers store ROD
very. and he has numerous other IN
iictments pending against him. IN
,luding grocery store robperles III
The northwestern section of the CITY,
iail breaking and other cases.
Shanko and Schmidt will be trleo
IN Monday on indictments charging
,reaking entering and larceny. They
will be represented by Paul EWING
md Senator Thomas Brown.
Harold Morrison and Harold Spot
fore. also of Perth Amboy, represen- :
ted by Andrew Wight and David WI,
leutz, are scheduled to come TO lrlai
on Monday on charges OF preakins'
entering and larceny, in connectioii
with the David Fass case. Tne tWo
men were caught at work by Detec-
tive Muska and Officer Patten of the
\ Perth Amboy police department. as
they were stealing liquor from the
establishment of Fass on Smith
street, Perth Amboy. Morrision and
Spofford have been mixed up in nu-
n1erous cases, and have several fed-
eral indictments pending against
them.
Monroe Herman and three other
defendants from Perth Amboy are
scheduled to come before the court
on Wednesday, to answer to charges
of breaking, entering and larceny. In
connection with the robbery or lquor
from the cellar of Ludwig WolH on
Market street, Perth Amboy. There
we're quite a number arrested in this
case. but indictments were returned
against four Of the gang, believed to
be the principals in the case. David
Wjientz and Thomas Hanson Will
represent the defendants in this case
Other cases scheduled for Mon
day and Wednesday are as follows:
Michael Kuchner, bigamy, Francis
Monahan.
Louis Dallas, two indictments, de-
sertion and atrocious assault and
battery, George Morrison.
Manuel Hall, four indictments,
breaking, entering and larceny.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
INSPECTION TODAY AT
NEW CITY RESERVOIR

The new water reservoir iS Oper'
for inspection by the public this ar
ternoon from untih 5 o'clock to-
night and it is expected many will
aVafl themselves CT. nGIsn
tunity TO see the i. +srs vi
ever ever CO Completed Gpt ed in in ntlt arsso-
order that the inte, st2 to- T. !
better n eight lars olSA
were installed this mCHng 3 ..diss
nish the illumination. q Fl, mt
lam c. Wilson, members >del q.
of Aldermen and Water per fwss3
gether with City Engine. nm,
+. Larson, the resident ems ,tG
Samuel j. Mason. superintt
the water department., W. IEsN
hand to explain the cons La
work and give information =. 4
public. e~
There are hundreds who ( MXs
never been to the reservoir NJ
ground was broken last spring Il.
are unaware of the magnitude u
the covered basin which will hon
4O,OOO,O00 gollons of water--a sup
ply sufficient to serve the city fol
four or five days in case of an emer'
gency such as something goins
wrong with the supply mains undel
the river carrying water from Run
Won and South River to this city Tor
consumption. After today'S inspec-
ton the reservoir will be treated
with chloride of lime after which II
will be ready to receive it's full sup-
ply.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
BABE RUTH GETS DAY IN
JAIL; S1OO fine; SPEEDING

NEW YORK, June S:-Babe
Ruth, the home run king of the New
York Americans, was sentenced to
one day in the city prison and fined
500 in the magistrates court for
automobile speeding.
1t was Ruth's second appearance
within the last few weeks on the
charge Of speeding. On the first fine
he promised to be good and observe
the laws. Six days ago he was
caught speeding on Riverside Drive
and arrested.
Babe lost some of his famous sun
ny disposition when he heard Mag
istrate House pronounce the jail sem
tence. He had come to court pre-
pared to pay heavy fine. His time
in Jail automatically expires at a
o'clock this afternoon.
Then he was led from the court
room by a keeper to spend day in
Jail.
Asked if he expected to play today
he replied: "How can II"
Then after refldcting for mo-
ment he said:
"Wel, 1 may play half of the
game"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
HIGH SCHOOL. To
GRADUATE MANY
Between so and 65 Will Re-
Ceive Diplomas June 3d.
Different Events Planned.

Graduation at the local high
school takes place Friday night.
June "a, and it is expected that
between sixty and sixty-five seniors
will receive their diplomas at this
time. Preceding graduation the
baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by Rev. w. Northey Jones
at st. Peters church Sunday night
June 10. The program for gradua-
ton has not yet been arranged, but
will be very similar to those which
have preceded for a few years, with
perhaps a few special features. The
graduating class this year is con-
siderably smaller than last years,
in which there were seventy-nine
who received their diplomas.
The valedictorian this year, n
member of the commercial depart
ment is Edith Dieker. and the saiu-
tatorian also commercial student,
is Isadore Cohen. Several students
taking the academic course run
close behind the two ranking high
est and Cora Du Bois has received
first honorable mention and Freder-
ick Walker, second.
The graduating class this year has
among its members several whose
averages have been particularly high
for all four years and the group has,
for the most part, proved very salts
factory. Many of the students have
expressed their intentions of contin-
uing their education in colleges and
normal schools, but the exact num-
Der who have made these plans will
not be verified until after the ex-
aminations.
In the grades, examinations begin
on Monday. June 20. with geography
in the morning. On Tuesday morn
ing arithmetic exams will be held.
Grammar comes Wednesday morn
ing. On Thursday, history will be
held in the morning and writing in
the afternoon while on the following
day physiology and spelling tests
will hold forth. Drawing and music
the following Monday will complete
tho LIST
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
Col Price Willing TO Quit

TBy EV ming News CorrespohdeHI.I
TRENTON, June S.-Col. Win
field S. Price, of Camden. commander
Of the third regiment of the New
Jersey National Guard, today pub
licly urged Governor Edwards to
relieve him of further military serV-
ice.
The colonel has been the backbone
of opposition to the seating of Brig
adler General Howard S. Borden as
head of the states infantry brigade.
His decision to make public his reslg-
nation following an interview with
Governor Edwards at Seaglrt IN
which the governor is said to be Will
ling to perrAit any one dissausneu
with the military service to get out
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08

Mayor William C. Wilson is Sc
riously considering returning to the
old custom of a municipal fireworks
display on the night of July as a
means of celebrating Independence
Day in Perth Amboy. The annual
Fourth OF July fireworks display in
the Raritan Bay has been done away
with in this city for the past few
years and the mayor has character
lied this cessation as a war meas
ure." The war is over, now he
said. in speaking on this, subject,
land l favor a celebration along
these lines"
In keeping with this idea the
mayor has written to several fire.
works companies asking estimates
for display which would be suffi-
ciently elaborate to compare with
those of former years. The mayor
points out that the setting off of the
fireworks will be done by experience
ed men and those along the shore
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
Beat Horse. Fined S25

On a charge of cruelty beating his
horse. Paul Baglar of Rathburn
place. was this morning fined So
by Recorder Harold E. Picturesque.
The man was given a summons by
Officer Lawrence Norman. after the
officer had been detailed TO Sayre
avenue by Lieutenant John Norris
In response to complaint from Mrs,
Hanson of SIS Sayre avenue.
Mrs. Hanson complained that "
driver had a big load on wa
and was cruelty beating the no
The court severely reprimanded ate
man for his actions. and warned him
10 never let it occur again. The nm
ing Of this man should be a warning
to others who mistreat their horses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
SIVER is LODGED IN MI
Municipal Fireworks
On Fourth of July Plans
Made By Mayor Wilson

can watch the display at a safe dis
tance without themselves being in
any danger.
Mayor Wilson declared that he
was in favor of making the Fourth
of July day of real celebration
with plenty of fun and noise for the
kids as we'll as the grown ups.
He has already decided to allow the
sale of small fire-crackers, not more
than two and one-half inches in
length, and certain harmless fire.
works. He has emphasized that fact.
however, that any dealer taking ad-
vantage of his new ruling as to fire.
crackers by selling cannon crackers
will find himself in difficult straits
and liable to arrest and fines. An
app opriation for municipal cele-
bration has been made in the 1921
budget, the mayor said, and the ex-
pense OF the fireworks display at
night can be met by funds taken
from this appropriation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
Report Silver Confessed
Theft Of Bonds From
New Brunswick Church

Silver is expected to plead guilty
when he is arraigned before Judge
Peter +. DAILY on Friday. charged
with embeZzlement of the church
securities. Siver was brought back.
to New Brunswick at $3.50 o'clock
last night by Detective Fergusons
from Vermont.
The prisoner was accompanied BY
his second wife, formerly Adele
Gouin. eighteen years old, a Pelfha
Amboy waitress. a,
The girl was not in custod@ AfteN
talking at length with Siver she went>
to the Hotel Walker and there reg.
istered as Mrs. Siver and spent the
night while her husband was lodged
in the county Jail. Early this morn
ing this wife No. appeared at the
Jail and asked to see her husband
She spent a long time with him. say.
ing that she expected to leave New
Brunswick today. Her destination
is unknown here, but she has ems
back to her mother or adopted
mother ir Perth Amboy.
Rev. Jasper S. Hogan, pastor OF
the First Reformed church, went
to Albany yesterday to meet Fergu-
son and Siver and accompanied
them to this city, he talking at
length with the accused treasurer.
Tnr bonds have all been disposed oi
it IS understood. but no statement
along these lines will be made by
either the minister or the detectives.
Rev. Mr.. Hogan and o. o. Stillman
cne OF the trustees conferred with
Siver last night and this morning.
Dr. Hogan held a conference with
Prosecutor Stricken. Silver has re-
fused to make any statement to the
press FOR publication in connection
with the case, although it is under-
stood he has hinted that he will not
go back to wife No l, who is living
here with her grown up children.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
LASKER MADE HEAD
OF SHIPPING BOARD

WASHINGTON, June S;-Formal
announcement of the appointment OF
A. y. Lasker. Chicago advertising
man, as chairman of the shipping
board was made today at, the White
House.
Others assured places Non the
board are Meyer Liffner of LIS AM
geles, Cal; T. V. O'Connor, ofNuf.
falo, and Edward C. PlummerA OF
Bath, Me, all Republicans, and AN
niral William +. Benson, retired\
now serving as chairman of theN
board, former Senator Chamberlain
of Oregon and Frederick l. Comp
ton, of Mobile. Ala, Democrats.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
TO INSPECT PROPOSED
WATERWAY JULY Ills

DULUTH, Mimi, June S.-Date of
an inspection tour over the pro-
posed st. Lawrence waterway route
by cabinet members. governors. SEN
atorS and others, has been set for
July IL to Is, it was announced by
Charles P. Craig. executive director
of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Tidewater Association, who will
sponsor the trip. The journey has
been arranged to provide cabinet
heads and others having direct con-
Germ in the proposed waterway with
first hand knowledge of problems in
volved. The tour opens July Il with
inspection of the New Welland canal
and concludes July Is, at Montreal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
REFUGEE CAMP FORMED
FOR PUEBLO HOMELESS

PUEBLO, Col, June S:-Estab-
lishment of a refugee camp to re-
ceive those made homeless by the
food is regarded as Pueblo's great
step toward restoration to former
condition. Colonel T. j. Hamrock
announced that refugees from vari-
Gus public buildings would be re-
moved to the tent city today. There
are about 1000 homeless, many
Mexicans, and virtually helpless.
Relief work was being systema-
tized, the lighting system improved
and with excepted installation of a
water purifier the solution of an
other vexing problem bade fair to
be solved.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
Jail Safe After All

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. june s.
A wildcat was responsible for the
surrender of John Bradshaw, charg-
ed with killing a deputy sheriff of
Cabell county, according to the story
he told at the county jail.
He recently escaped but decided TO
surrender last Friday night when, as
a fugitive in the mountains he was
awakened by the bowling of cat
close by. He threw his hat at him
but it hissed a challenge to battle.
He beat a hasty retreat for the coun-
~ iail he said
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
HEARING IN SENATE IN
FORD-NEWBERRY CASE

WASHINGTON, June S-Hearings
in the Michigan senatorial contest
in 1918, between Senator Newberry
and Henry Ford. Democratic candl-
date. were to be begun by the senate
privileges and elections sub-commit-
tee. headed by Senator Spencer. Re-
publican, Missouri.
Testimony regarding collections
and expenditures of the Newberry
fund is scheduled to open the near
Ing. Later testimony supporting
counter-charges against Ford is to
be submitted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-06-08
COMMUNITY STILL
IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELP June 8.-A
community still set upon wheels and
which ran up and down the alley
delivering it's illegal product where,
ever cash awaited it, was discovered
here. prohibition enforcement agents
reported. Lots of mash were found IN
different houses. Augustine Schoen-
alinger was arrested charged with
having the still and gallon OF
noonshino in his possession. He
vas held in $500 bail.