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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
SHIRTWAIST DANCE
GIVEN AT Y. NJ. H. A.

Not only were the committee in
charge of the shirtwaist dance given
last night in the Y. NJ. II. A. audi
torium under the auspices of that
institution unique in their choice of
name, but also in the decorations
conforming. Streamers of brown
and gold effectively draped to the
further ends of the ceiling waved
artistically over the striking en-
terpiece-a shirtwaist lantern of
red, white and blue crepe paper.
O'Brien's orchestra furnished ex-
cellent music for the program of
dances in the interval of which a
shirtwaist was awarded in n of
the fox trots. The hall was filled
with happy couples who came to
enjoy the most informal of infor-
NAL occasions.
Joseph Dambeck as chairman,
was assisted by Isador Sladkus,
Benjamin Encherman, Nathan
Goldberger, and Joseph Baum,
Esberf, Mrs. Louis Sladkus, Mrs.
Max Wurtzel and Mrs. Samuel Cut
Ter were patronesses of the evening.
Last nights good time was but
Just a taste of another event to be
arranged by this same capable COM
mittee. The mex will be held on
Wednesday. May IS, and will be a
country store dance. The entire
auditorium will be transformed at
this time with hay, straw and oats,
and will be the scene of a country
store where everything from cider
to pigs may be purchased. Further
details will be announced in these
columns before that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
man HELD IN EXPLOSION
PLOT ADMITS HE'S ANARCHIST
IBy The Associated Press.1

SCRANTON, Pa, April 21-Local
police were authority today for the
statement that Tito Luigi, arrested
here Tuesday on suspicion of COM
plicity in the Wall street explosion
last September. admits he is an an
archist. The prisoner according to
the police, denies he had any connec
ton with the blast hat killed
thirtyfive and injured many others.
The police say investigation of the
surroundings of the house where
the man lived revealed IA trap door
outside the building that led to
abandoned mine workings.
In this place the police said they
found anarchistic literature and
also evidence leading them to be-
lieve the spot might have been used
for the purpose of making explo-
sives. Authorities said a photo
graph of Luigi resembles the man
said to have driven the vehicle on
which the explosion occurred. &C
cording to information from New
York,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Parity for Harold DeckoH

Mr.. and Mrs. Deckoff, of Division
street, honored their son, Harold,
with a party Tuesday afternoon in
celebration of his third birthday.
-ne little host entertained his guests
with games and music and they in
turn entertained with songs and re-
citations. At 4 o'clock each child
received a lighted candle and lined
up for the supper march, proceeding
to the dining room to partake of the
dainty refreshments. Among the
guests were Pearl 'Frankel. Ida
Dublin, Helen Kantor, Blanche Bern
stein, Edna and Bella R~osenshein,
Bella and Jeanette Cohen, Annie
and Bella winkler. Pauline, Mamie.
Harry and Rose Deckoff. Rubin
Dublin, George Dublin. David Kantor,
Sidney Michnowitz. Mr.. and Mrs.
Winkler, Mr.. and Mrs. Deckon and
AR. and Mrs. SemNel- Drh4ns
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
IN THE SOCIAL O
AUXILIARY
PLANS COMING EVENTS

Definite plans for the several pre-
arranged events scheduled to take
place under the auspices of the
Women's Auxiliary of the American
Legion during this month and next
took up the greater part of the reg
ular meeting Of the auxiliary last
night in the auditorium of the
library. The food sale which will
be held on Saturday, May Z, in the
Presbyterian chapel will include a
satisfying variety of home-cooked
foods, among them bread, biscuits,
cooki S, pudding, salad, candy, cake
and pies. The entire auxiliary will
the city, as a committee Of
one, under the direction of the pres
ident, Miss Edith Crowell, to solicit
donations all during this week and
next. However. the women of the
city are urged not to walt until
someone from the auxiliary comes to
solicit them but to send any n of
these desired home-cooked foods to
the chapel any time on the day of
May Z. The auxiliary may not be
able to as much of the city
as desired and volunteer contribu-
tons will facilitate things in a great
The sale will be held in
the afternoon between the hours OF
= ana o " CAoCh aiiu Lit
are hoping for an unusually large
patronage. The proceeds will be
put with the Women's Auxiliary
for disabled soldiers.
The cheer committee reported
that flowers have been sent to Mr..
Miller, an ex-service man in the
Elizabeth City Hospital, and ar
rangements were made to have the
committee visit him this week. Five
new members were taken into the
auxiliary last night and its imme-
date growth is most encouraging.
Poppy week. was discussed at the
meeting and more details concerning
it and the sale of these flowers the
week before Decoration Day will be
given out later.
Tickets for the card party which
the Phi Sigma Sorority will give In
the assembly hall of the Raritan
Yacht Club Saturday afternoon.
April 80, for the benefit of the
were distributed among the
last night and they will
cooperate in every way with the
sorority for the party's success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
ten CENT FARE PLEA
IS DENIED BY UTILITY BOARD
lContinued from page 1l

The mayor of Keansburg report
ed that the council had passed a
resolution giving the company per-
mission to remove the tracks, and
this move on the part of the council
was a considerable surprise to the
commission. as it was thought a
town is benefited by trolleys and
once installed would not want them
removed.
The steamboat company claimed
that the council has no authority to
pass such a resolution and pointed
out that during the year 1920. for a
period of thirty-eight days, the COM
pany on this line carried from 10000
Il $1,000 passengers, making total
fares for that period $500. The
commission advised that the trolley
company, steamboat company and
borough get together on the matter.
Decision was reserved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
ELkS Bazaar CONTINUES
TO ATTRACT LARGE CROWDS

The bazaar of Perth Amboy Lodge,
No. 7S4, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, which began on Mon
day Is meeting with great success
md the large crowds In attendance
bach night the success of the
undertaking. The various booths
and tables about the club house with
their well stocked supplies of va
rious fancy and useful articles have
done a good business each night so
far.
Another large crowd is looked for
tonight at the bazaar. One of the at
fractions at the bazar each night for
the young and old is dancing.
The automobile on exhibition in
Stern's window in Smith street that
q for the benefit of the bazar will
be awarded Saturday night. All
stubs of the tickets must be i'll be-
fore 6 o'clock Saturday night has
been announced by the committee
in charge of that affair.
There is a bowling contest con-
Quoted at the Elks club every night
in connection with the fair, and this
contest is open to anyone. Each en-
trant is allowed four balls, and there
is a prize awarded for high scofH
during the night from s o'clock to
IL o'clock, and also other prizes.
There is a great deal of interest in
this contest, and the persons in
charge have decided to continue it
for the remaining nights of the fair.
On Tuesday night B. Jorgenson was
the winner of the high score prize,
and last night Clarence Hoffman
won the high score honors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
CITY BRIEFS

IAN invitation was accepted by
Violet Rebekah Lodge No. Sc, Odd
Fellows, last night at its meeting to
attend the forty-sixth anniversary
celebration of Lady Wildly Lodge IN
New Brunswick. Saturday night.
A large delegation is arranging to
go over by bus leaving from the ter
minal at Water street. at z o'clock
that night. After the business ses-
sion last night cards were played and
refreshments were served.
A we'll attended drill of the
Guards of Middlesex Council No. 63,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, took place last night
following the regular session of the
council.
Court Amboy No. IS. Foresters
of America, held a regular session
last night.
There will be a meeting OF Val.
halla Lodge No. 275, Odd Fellows,
tonight,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Hold Rows for Robbery

OLD BRIDGE, April 21:-John
Sowa and John Scott, each fifteen
years of age, and residents of Old
Bridge. we're taken into custody by
Peter j. Schwei-Kert of the prosecu-
tors office and are being held in
custody in the county jail pending
their case in the juvenile court Fri
day where they will be brought up
ON the charge of robbery. The boys,
1t is charged, broke into the store
of David E. Berry last Saturday at
midnight, forcing their entrance
through a rear window and getting
away with flashlights, watch chains,
candy and cigarettes to the amount
of S26.
Eight months ago these same
boys entered the same store with
the result that one was let go on
parole and the other sent to James
burg,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
N NEWS

tBy Evening News staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, April 21:-
Letters of administration have been
issued by Surrogate Clayton to
David D., Morris l.. and Serrel New
man, of South Amboy. on the estate
of their father, Ambrose L. New
man, who died on April IS. The
personal estate is valued at 1920.
The will of Catherine Shurmm
of New Brunswick, who died on
April 6, was entered for probate in
the surrogate's office this morning.
John and Joseph Shurmm, sons, and
a daughter. Mary Rattleyca, are
named as next of kin. and as execu-
tors. An amount of 800 has been
set aside for the saying of masses,
and the residue of the estate is to
be divided evenly among the chill
dren of the deceased, according to
the terms of the will. The will was
drawn on March 7, 1920, and wit
messed by George and William Sill
ger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
S262 RAISED HERE TO AID
POSTAL MEMS CONVENTION

The fund being raised in this city
by Chairman Theodore Spawn TO
finance the convention of the New
Jersey Branch of the National AS
ISOLATION of Letter Carriers. which
is to be held in Odd Fellows Hall
on May 30, is meeting with consid-
cradle success. Today's report
shows that a total of 1852 has been
contributed to date, S117 of this
amount being contributed since yes
terday.
1t is estimated that the local car
riers' association will need at least
5000 to meet the expenses and from
the rate the contributions to the
fund are now being received. no
doubt Is expressed concerning the
raising of the money. The contribu-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
WOODMEN TO CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT

The eighteenth anniversary of the
institution of Perth Amboy camp,
No. 10, Woodmen of the World, will
be celebrated with a reception ana
banquet tonight at Junior Hall. The
affair is for the members of the camp
together with their wives and lady
friends, who will gather TO celebrate
the event. There will be dancing
throughout the evening and elabor-
ate refreshments hat have been pre-
pared will be served. Past Consul
Commander John H. Poulson, chair
man OF the committee in charge OF
the arrangements, with those on the
committee assisting him are prepar-
ing to entertain a large number OF
members and guests en- the occa-
sion. There will be remarks by some
of the older members concerning the
starting Of the camp and ron some
of the state officers who will be there.
Perth Amboy Camp was instituted
on April 2S, 1908. with thirty-five
charter members. Today the camp
has a membership OF 625 with about
$4,000 in the treasury. 1t is one OF
the largest camps In the State OF
New Jersey and several of its menu
bers are state officers. Past Consul
Commander +. o. Thompson is head
consul commander; Consul Comman-
der Emil Frey Is head advisor, and
Banker James j. Flynn, is head
banker of the state organization.
At a meeting of the camp held last
night at Woodmen Hall plans were
completed for the celebration and
also for attending the biennial con-
vention of the Head Camp of the
Woodmen of the World of the State
of New Jersey. which is to be held at
the Coleman House. Asbury Park,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
next week. Delegates were selected
by the camp some time ago to rep
the local camp at the three
law session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Activities at the Community House.

Inc llalldn WQttidh &iupt Nh'N'
meets at the Community House
every Wednesday, gave a farewell
party for Mrs. Edith Cruise, welfare
worker at the Community House.
last night. The party was given in
view of her early departure for
California and the club presented
her, with a handsome cut glass
cream pitcher and sugar bowl to
show their appreciation of her untir-
ing efforts and thoughtfulness. Pre-
ceding the party. Mrs. Mabel Fales
gave the club their second lesson In
home nursing all of which the women
find quite interesting.
For the first time since it's opening
the branch library distributed less
than 100 books among the children.
a sure sign summer is coming. The
number given out yesterday was
ninety-five.
The Barbara Freitche Girls will
meet in the Community House to-
night to talk over their recent sue
cessful dance given in Trinity au-
ditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
LECTURE ON OCEAN TRIP
TONIGHT At YACHT CLUB

William Nutting, managing edi-
tor of Motor Boat" and well
known yachtsmen, will deliver a
lecture based upon his experiences
in crossing the Atlantic in a thirty
five foot boat, in the assembly room
of the yacht club tonight, at s
o'clock. Nutting, with two other
amateur yachtsmen as companions,
sailed a small boat across the ocean
last summer. breaking the record
established by the Detroit" by two
days.
Members of neighboring boat
clubs have been invited to attend
this lecture and a large gathering
is expected. The lecture is being
held under the auspices of the Sc
warren Yacht Club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
THREE SUBSCRIPTION
DANCES FOR SEWAREN
ley Evening News Correspondent

10y Evening News CORRESPONDENCE
SEWAREN, April 21.-Three SUBJ
scription dance will be held at the
Land and Water Club house prior
to the opening of the regular club
season. The first is to be held on
Saturday night. April %; the second
May z, and the third May IA.
Mrs. w. NJ. Weiant is chairman of
the first dance, Mrs. G. L. Boynton,
the second. and Mrs. c. f. Lewis
the third. Extensive improvements
have been made at the club house.
E%nlarging the dance floor and other
wise greatly improving the place.
J~ohnstone's orchestra will furnish
the music. The club dances were
so successful last year that 1t is
hoped these dances will prove just
as popular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Ma Attend Convention

The three local instructors and
Superintendent Samuel E. Shull. will
attend the state convention of the
continuation schools or Saturday at
$3.50 o'clock in the Girls Vocation
al School at Newark.
These schools. which care for the
children of the community under
the age of sixteen. who have obtain
ed working papers. TO the extent of
five hours school work a week. have
became well established in the state
and n working out particularly
well in this community. The teach
ers here are Miss Anna LaRue, Miss
Myrtle Warren and Rufus Allen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
INCORRECT REPORT
CAUSES PROTESTS

tests are continuing to be made to
the state department as a result of
an Associated Press dispatch which
incorrectly stated that Secretary
Hughes had recommended to con-
gress rigid restrictions on immigra-
ton and has characterized immi-
grants of certain nationalities.
among them Jews, Let's, Lithuan-
ians, Russians, Armenians, Persians
and others, as undesirables.
In reply to all these, the depart
ment is pointing out that Secretary
Hughes made no recommendations
whatever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Honor David keenan,, Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. David j. keenan,
gave a party at their home in Smith
street last night in celebration OF
the sixth birthday of their son. David
Jr. Red and green steamers strung
cross-wise from the ceiling made
the rooms most attractive and the
guests passed a jolly evening OF
games and dancing. The hostess con-
cluded the evening with delicious re-
freshments. The guests included
Frances Nicholson, Claire Bradley,
Betty keenan,, David j.. Robert Earl
and Mary Louise Keenan,, Mrs. Pat
rick Bradley and daughter. Emma.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nicholson, Miss
Carrie Scott. Miss Elizabeth Zonino,
Mr.. Graham, of Perth Amboy: and
Albert Keenan,. of Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
HAYWOOD, I.W,W.
LEADER, FLEES
Federal Officials Hear Hay
wood Has Fled From Serv-
ing Prison Sentence.

CHICAGO, April 21:-Federal
officials today received confidential
information that William D.. Hay
wood, secretary of the industrial
workers of the world, and scheduled
to begin a sentence at the Leaven-
worth, Kansas, penitentiary this
week, had fed from the United
States and now is either in Moscow
or Riga.
Charles F. Clyne. United Statea
district attorney, announced h a a
search had been started for Hay.
wood.
HE is not at Leavenworth, Chi.
cago or New York and we have been
privately informed that he had lands
ed at Moscow or Riga" said Mr.
Clyne. THAT is all we know about it,
but we expect definite information
very quickly"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Recder.M agelIa

Miss Elizabeth K. Magella. daugh-
ter Of MI. and Mrs. John Magella.
of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and Howard
Reeder, of Metuchen. were married
at 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor of the
Simpson M. E. church, in the par
sonag in High street. Miss Mary
Stack, of this city, and Gilbert Mar
tin, of Metuchen, were the attend
ants. A wedding dinner for the bri-
dal party followed at the home of
Miss Agnes Kant. of Jefferson street.
with whom the bride has been resid-
ing for the past ten years or more
The couple left Immediately on their
honeymoon and upon their return
will resides at their newly furnished
home in Metuchep.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Roosevelt to Act on DAYLIGHT Saving

ROOSEVELT. April fla meet
ing of the Borough Council will be
held tonight, at which time the
question of the borough adopting
the daylight saving schedule will be
discussed and some actiap taken.
Many of the factories here have let
it be known that they will call their
men to work an hour earlier than
formerly and rather than have the
men going to work at one time and
the town at another, the council be-
lieves it best to hold the special
meeting tonight and decide on a uni
form time. From all indications at
this time. it is Iikely that~the day.
light saving time will be adopted by
the council tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
Plan for Dance in Fall.

At the regular meeting of the OAR
danella Boys held recently in their
club rooms, it was decided to post
pone the dance which was to have
been held this spring until sometime
in September. This will be the second
annual dance of the club and elab-
a plans for it's success have al
ready been started. Many of the
people O the city who have been
looking forward tofit will regret its
postponement but eagerly await the
event of the fall
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21

lBy Inc Associated freSs.1
WASHINGTON, April 21-Thor-
ough investigation into the case of
Tito Luigi, held at Scranton Pa,
on suspicion of completely in the
Wall street bomb explosion is being
made by the department of Justice,
William j. Flynn said today. Lui-
gio has been identified by several
persons. he said, as the driver of
the wagon on which the explosives
were supposed to have been carried
into Wall street, but the identifica-
tion is not regarded as entirely sat
isfactory and careful investigation is
being made Flynn indicated he
might go to Scranton and take per-
sonal charge of the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
OBITUARY
Isaac Bird

Isaac Bird. an old resident OF this
section, died at 1880 o'clock yes
terday afternoon at his home, ITS
State street. Mr.. Bird was born in
Woodbridge in 1S4S, and was sew
enty-three years old. Besides his
widow he is survived by two daugh-
tiers, four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. The daugh-
tiers are Mrs. d. A. Shirley and Mrs.
A. NJ Long. The grand children
are Mrs. G. Allison, Clarence Shir-
ley, Elvin A. Long and Clara L.
Long, and the great-grand children
Allison.
Mr.. Bird was a member of An
Choir Council No. 40, Jr. o. U. A. M.
of Woodbridge. The funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow night
at s o'clock from his late residence.
Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor of
Simpson church, of which Mr.. Bird
was a member, will officiate. The
interment will be in Alpine ceme-
terry at the convenience of tbs fam
lily.
Stephen Zahorski
stephen XahorSki, thirty-two years
old, of Dahl avenue, Keasbey. died
yesterday at the State Hospital at
n Ills body Is pelnS
to his home today. The funeral will
be held Saturday morning from his
late residence followed by a solemn
high mass at st. Stephens Polish
church at 10 o'clock. Interment
will be in st. stephens cemetery. He
is survived by his widow and chill
dren.
Joseph Schwartz.
Joseph Schwartz, of A52 State
street, died last night at st. Luke's
Hospital, i'll New York City. Mr..
Schwartz had been i'll for some time.
Besides his widow he is survived by
three sons, Harry, Herman and Leo,
and Miss Thelma Schwartz. The
body is being brought to this city
today. The funeral will be held to-
morrow from his late residence and
the interment will be in the Hebrew
Progressive cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
To Hear Soldiers Cases

NEW BRUNSWICK, April al
The Friday afternoon session of the
naturalization court next week will
be given over to honorably discharge
ed soldiers who have taken out first
papers. Men wishing to get their
second papers will report at 8
r o'clock, bringing their discharges
and two witnesses.
1t was enormously reported that
the court would not sit Friday aft
aVt,arn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
AUGSBURG

The forty hours devotion held at
st. James Catholic church, from
Sunday until Tuesday morning. was
attended by probably. the largest
crowds ever to attend a religious
event at the church. Rev. Edward
Griffin, of South Amboy, conducted
part of the services for the benefit
of Italian-speaking members of the
church and a large number of that
race attended. Fathers Riley, of
Lakewood, and Travers. from
Woodstoyn. also assisted in the de-
vo44on
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
1fS Births During March

During the month OF March, OF The
113 births in Perth Amboy. forty
four We're gftls and sixty-nine were
boys. Marriages numbered fifteen
and deaths. sixty. Nine children
were born on the twenty-second and
there were four deaths on each of
the twenty-second. twelfth and four.
teenth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21

On Sunday night the Y. NJ. H. A.
will eSum their former Sunday
night entertainment, lectures and
dances and all members are urged
to be present at this time.
On Sunday, May /, the Athletic
Committee of the Y. M. II. A. will
attend a State Athletic Committee
meeting in the Jersey City "Y."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
BIDS FOR PRINTING

Bids will be received by the Council OF
the City of Perth Amboy. N. j., at tbs
the Council Chamber. City Hall, Perth
Amboy. N. j., on Monday evening. May
end. 1921, at & o'clock, for furnishing
materials and printing 500 copies of the
City of Perth Amboy for the year 1920.
This work must be completed within
thirty days from the awarding of the
contract.
Specifications will be furnished on ap.
plicatfon to the City Clerk at City Hall.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Dated, April 81. 1921.
ARTHUR z. GRAHAM,
22S4-4-21-2S-30 City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-21

CAMDEN, April 21a-Jitneys dis
playing Rides free at your own
risk" signs did a rushing business
yesterday in Camden and suburbs.
The BUSES had been bonded by a
Newark company which recently
was placed in the hands of the re-
ceivers and under the law they cam
not carry passengers without insur-
ance for liability. Drivers said they
collected more money in tips than
they did in the regular fares. The
owners charged the. Public Service
as responsible for the trouble.