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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22

when radical changes were made in
the manne of municipal accounting.
This city never adopted that system
in fact, practically disregarded the
law. One explanation given for this
was that it would cost the city a
great deal of money. At the time the
law was passed the city had ~everai
thousand dollars outstanding on old
notes. A large number of these notes
were discounted for five per cent In
terest and the First National Bank
(the holder) allowed them to be re-
newed at that rate. Under the Pier
son act 1t was necessary that the
notes reclassiied thus making new
notes that would be discounted at
six per cent. In order to save this
one per cent for the tax payers
Mayor Gordon and his colleagues
allowed the old notes to remain.
Talk OF Commission Government
Some time ago petitions were cir
culated for Commission form of gov
eminent. 1t is understood that at
that time they had the necessary
number of signers but the matter
was never passed. These rumors
ave taken a new lease of life. Peo-
pie of both political parties have
been heard to talk in favor of this
new form of government. While no
actual work has been started in this
direction as yet all that it requires
is a leader. With the highest tax
rate in the history of the city staring
them in the face. due to inefficient
government in the past the people
are anxious for some relief, those
supporting the commission move
ment. point out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
SCHOOL SESSIONS monday
ON DAYLIGHT SAVING Time

Beginning Sunday morning, day
light saving time will &c into effect
in this city. at the same hour as it
does in New York city and other
cities. and towns in New York and
New Jersey. The schools of the city
on Monday morning will open on the
daylight saving hour, and the trains
on the various railroads leading into
the city will also be run in accord
ance to the new time.
Although the Central Railroad of
New Jersey will continue to operate
on Eastern Standard time, the trains
of the road will be run one hour
earlier in order to meet the condi-
tons. Last year the railroad moved
the clocks on the system ahead, but
this yea they will continue to OPP
crate under the eastern standard
time although the trains will be run
so that those using the daylight saw
ing time may use them as formerly.
For example the train that now
leaves the Central station here for
New York at S:25 o'clock in the
morning, on Monday will leave at
1925 o'clock. The watch of those
using daylight saving time will read
S:25, while the railroad watches will
read 1925.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22

and his companions to drift for days
with bare poles. The food supply
ran low and the men were compelled
to live upon fried flour paste and a
little salt meal.
Once the storm died away a Span
ish ship was sighted and food enough
for several months was pressed upon
the "Typhoon." according to Mr..
Nutting's account.
The remainder of the voyage was
accomplished without further Incl
dent. the speaker said. and New
York harbor was made about six
weeks from the time of leaving San
Miguel.
Following Nutting's account the
secretary of the State Waterway
League invited the members of the
club to take part in the regattas to
be held at Passaic and at Gravesend.
The evening closed with refresh
ments served by the club steward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
u. s. NOTE TO GERMANY
REFUSES TO MEDIATE
continued from mage u


by the allied diplomats. The note
was taken to the White House by
Secretary Hughes and the reply went
forward soon afterwards. The ans
wer contains 12S words. 1t said the
American government could not
agree to mediate with a view to act
ing as umpire in settlement of the
dispute but expressed deep concern
of the United States with the ques-
ton of obtaining an early and just
settlement and suggested that Ger
many come forward with just propo-
sails for a settlement.
The United States Is determined
that Germany shall pay to the limit
of her ability. This has been re-
peatedly stated by officials of the
administration and was made clear
in the American reply to Germany's
first memorandum to Washington on
! reparations. received last March "a.
Faced by the almost certain occu-
patton of more territory by French
forces, May 1. Germany will lose no
time in accepting Americas offer in
the opinion of representatives here
of both neutral and allied govern
mcnte.
Tier analysis of Secretary Hughes
rep'v convinced them that while the
United States is anxious for reopen
ing of negotiations it has no inten-
ton of bringing about a situation
out of which Germany may emerge
with a greatly lessened burden. They
point out the best the United States
offered is to consider bringing Ger
man proposals to the allies in a man
ner acceptable to them. Official and
unofficial reports from Paris and
London fail to indicate any modifca-
ton of the allies demand will be con-
sidered at the meeting on Sunday
between Premiers BRAND and Lloyd
George or at the council meeting
next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
WARN AGAINST GIVING
FUNDS TO SOLICITORS

-Four men have been soliciting
glnds from varoius plants in this vi
cinity this week, naming the SOL
diers in the Fox Hills hospital as
the beneficiaries, claiming hat they
are affiliated with the ~ex-Service
Mems Cooperative League in New
York. Investigation has shown
that these men, while known to the
league are rot now connect Il with
it and have no authority to carry
on this activity. Armed with ap-
~parently substantial credentials.
the men say they are also connected
with the magazine. THE A. E. F. in
France" a periodical about which
there has been some discussion as
to it's merit.
A letter, supposed to be signed
bv Governor Edwards is held by
the men, as well as a high recon-
mendation from the commander or
the Nutley Post of the American
Legion. 1t is advised that no con-
tributions be made until further
investigation veriies the suspicion
that these men are not doing legiti-
mate solicitation. The names given
by the quartet are f.. j. Hearn;
Charles King, Frank Seimers ana
William Fl. Lieberman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
TELLS OF EXPERIENCE ON
VOYAGE IN SMALL BOAT

A number of unusual and inter-
esting experiences were related by
William NJ. Nuttings, managing ed
itor of Motor Boat" and well
known amateur yachtsman, before
the members of several boat clubs
of this vicinity at the Raritan Yacht
Club last night, when he recounted
his trip across the Atlantic ocean
in a thirty-five foot yawl.
In his introduction the speaker
called attention to the fact that a
large percentage of the record
breaking sporting feats which have
been accomplished inspired by the
spirit of adventure and love of sport
rather than from ambition or desire
for scientific research, n that in
this case the object had been
to build a boat capable of making a
transatlantic trip and then sail it
across to take part in the English
yacht aces at Cowes, England.
After many delays caused by the
builders of the yacht. a hurried de-
parture was made last July in an at
tempt to reach England in time for
the races. Nutting was accompanied
by one other amateur yachtsman
and a third man who had never be-
fore been to sea. The original idea
had been to use the auxiliary en-
CINE in the yawl for a part of the
trip but soon after the departure
the engine refused to function, COM
polling the men to sail the boat the
entire distance.
The "Typhoon" succeeded in
making the trip across in nineteen
days. The English sportsmen gave
the Americans a very pleasant re-
ception and after a few days at
Cowes the '"Typhoon" began the re-
turn trip, beating across to the coast
of France and touching at several
French ports on the coast of Brit
tany.
From Brittany a course was set
for the Spanish port of Farral,
where the sportsmen intended to
take on supplies for the return trip.
and after several days this port was
reached.
After taking on supplies the mari
ners headed for San Miguel, in the
Azores, but encountered severe
storms lasting nearly two weeks and
were blown far out of their course,
finally putting in at Santa Maria
after thirteen days of battling with
the heavy seas. The course was re-
set for San Miguel.
Difficulty was encountered at San
Miguel in obtaining supplies owing
to a food embargo in force at the
time and, as a result, the yawl set
out for America with a food short
age prevailing. Storms were en-
countered which compelled NItting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
PUBLIC MEETING APRIL II
ON COMMUNITY WORK

The future of the Community
House is at stake. Mrs. Edith M.
Cruise will give up her duties as
welfare worker in charge at the END
of this month. The question is Shall
the Association ecure another wei
fare worker and continue the work
as heretofore, or shall there be a
new method tried out. or shall there
be any community house at au?.
These p%erplexing qeustions are not
for the Community Association or
the Woman's Club to decide. The
Community House belongs to the
people of the city and it is their
duty to say whether they desire the
continuance of this institution on
tombstone street or not.
Therefore a public meeting will be
held in the auditorium of the lib
rary next Wednesday afternoon,
April 27. to which the entire COM
munity is invited to express their
opinion and desires.
The Community House has been
a great asset to Perth Amboy and
all those who believe or disbelieve
this are urged to come to the audi
torium next Wednesday and voice
their opinion. The meeting will be-
gin at 4 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
Miss Catherine A. Mcnamara
PROPOSALS

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on May 2, 1921, at $50 p. NJ. day
light saving time), by the Council in the
Council Chambers at the City Hall. Perth
Amboy, N. j., for the resurfacing of Maple
Street from New Brunswick Avenue to
Market Street, with Warrenite.
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Nor
gan f. Larson, City Engineer, IT'S Smith
Street, Perth Amboy. N. j., any week
day from $50 A. NJ. to 500 p. NJ. Bids
must be made on the proposal form fur
nished by the Engineer, enclosed in sealed
envelopes and addressed to the Council of
Perth Amboy, bearing the name and ad-
dress of the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by cash
or a certified check in the amount of $1,000
payable to the order of the Treasurer of
the City of Perth Amboy. without any
conditional endorsement. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish a surety
company bond in the amount of the con-
tract price. conditioned for the faithful
performance of the work and indemnify
ing the City of Perth Amboy from all
proceedings, suits or actions of any
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. If in their opinion,
it is to the best interest of the City so
to do.
A.. F. MUNOZ,
Street Commissioner.
| 236t-4-o2-o6-oS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
Miss Florence Walters Bride

tBy Evening News Correspondent
FORDS, April 22-Miss Flor
ence NJ. Walters, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Walters, of Wild
wood avenue, and Mervin Jewell,
son of Mrs. Addie M. Jewell, of
Fords avenue. were quietly married
Wednesday evening at 1880 o'clock
in st. Mary's rectory in Perth AM
boy. Rev. William p. Cantwell Of
ficiated at the ceremony. Miss
Grace O'Brien and James Patten, of
Perth Amboy were the attendants,
while Mrs. Addie Jewell, Thomas
Walters and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stachotta were also witness /, at
the ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party returned to Fords,
where at the hame of Thomas Wal
ters, q wedding supper was served
to them and the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Walters. Mr..
and Mrs. William Walters, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Stevens, Lillian and
Henrietta and Leroy Stevens, Frank
C~ornealus, Miss Genevieve Walters
and Masters William and Andrew
BjornSen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
CITY BRIEFS

The monthly club night of the
Dana Relief Society will be held to-
morrow night at Odd Fellows hall.
The affair will be for the members
and thei- families. Dancing will be
held and the music will be furnished
by Professor Chris Anderson's or
chestra. Mrs. Soren Anderson will
have charge of the refreshments.
Hans Krogh is chairman of the ar
rangement committee.
A get together social and dance
under the auspices of the Junior
Club will be held tonight at the
rooms OF the club in Junior Hall.
Teh affair will be in the form of a
Ladies Night" Kemmerers orches-
ira has been secured to furnish the
music.
The members of Pc Ambo Tribe
No. 65, Improved Order of Red
Men, at it's meeting last night ar
ranged for a Ladies' Night" to be
held at the wigwam Friday night,
April 20, when they will have as
their guests the members of Mo-
hawk Council No. SO. Degree of Po-
cahontas. The entertainment COM
mittee of which Past Sachem Henry
Anderson is the chairman. will
have charge of the arrangements.
At this meeting of the tribe last
night one application for member
ship was received and plans were
talked over for the convention that
is to be held at Trenton next
month. Past Sachem Hans p. Jen-
sen is the representative and Past
Sachem James j. Flynn is the alter
nate. They will be accompanied
by a large delegation of past sa-
chems to the two days session.
With guests and members number
| ing about 400 the celebration of the
| eighteenth anniversary of Perth AM
boy Camp, No. 10, Woodmen of the
World, held at Junior hall last
night was of the most successful
affairs ever held by the camp. Dane
ing began at s o'clock and continued
until midnight. The music for the
| dancing was furnished by the Sterl-
ing Six orchestra. Refreshments
were served.
Past Consul Commander John H.
Poulson headed the committee of
arrangements. Perth Amboy Camp
was instituted April IS, 1908 with
thirty-five charter members.
The bazar of Perth Amboy
tective Order of Elks, closes tomor-
row night. Another good crowd
turned out last night and from the
wav that the various articles were
disposed on the stands and tables
there will be hardly anything left
for the remaining two nights. The
prize bowling each night is bringing
out some of the crack bowlers of the
various teams of the city to compete
for the nightly prize. Bob Click
man, manager of the p & Q. store
on Smith street, was the winner of
the prize for high bowling score.
Glickman bowled 80. the best posi-
BILE score being 40. There r cash
prizes also awarded for scores of 80
and 40. Clarence Hoffman won the
big prize on Wednesday night, and
b. ~Jorgenson COPIED honors on
Tuesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
WOODBRIDGE

There will be a dance for the
benefit of the Woman's Club of
Woodbridge Township under the
auspices of the Art Department, Miss
Marguerite Browne, chairman, on
Friday night, May 27, in the high
school auditorium.
ST. Martha's Guild of Trinity
church will hold a food sale at the
home of Mrs. II. r. Valentine to-
morrow afternoon from 8 to 5
o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Trautweir vas a
Newark visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee and
children were out-of-town visitors
yesterday.
The Senior class will hold a dance
at the high school tonight.
The first subscription dance of
the season will be held at the Sc
warren Land and Water Club tomor-
row night. Mrs. w. M. Weiant is
the chairman for the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
At
SOUTH AMbOY
Talk of Commission Govern
ment Again Started Due to
Facts Brought Out by Audit
tBy Evening News correspondent.l.

IBy Evening News Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, April 22.-Not
since the Morgan explosion or the
days following and preceding the last
election has interest in city affairs
been so intense as at the present
tir.e owing to the report recently is
sued by r. +. Carroll & Company,
auditors of Perth Amboy. Every
street corner. grocery store. office
or any place where people congre-
gate IS the scene of hot discussion
not so much on the references made
to certain city officials of last year.
but of the conditions in the city at
present. There is to be a special
meeting of the common council next
Tuesday night when the mater VIII
once more be brought up for action.
1t was laid over Tuesday night owing
to the absence of the city solicitor.
If tho present interest keeps up
there will not be standing room in
the council chamber when the coun-
Gil convenes to make final disposition
of the matter.
A great deal has been said Of The
former city treasurer. Mr.. Sullivan
is one of the city's most highly re-
spected citizens. his supporters point
out, and he was unfortunate enough
to be placed in the position. The re-
suit would have been the same. no
doubt, If any other man was in h
same position under similar circum-
stances, it is claimed. The system
lin use when he took hold of the Of
b fee is the same system hat has been
in use from the time the town was
first Incorporated. The form Of gov
eminent has outgrown that type of
system. but it was never changed.
The nbtes. expenditures and distri-
button fof moneys was not wholly
up to Hle treasurer, but to other Of
ficials/as well. 1t is true that a no
toriorts inefficiency has characterized
the keeping of the city's records.
This however, is not due to the cali
sbrq6of men In the office, but rather
toEthe system in use.
Erhis system of records was legal
is. understood. previous to the pas
As~Maf the Pierson law In 1918
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
PROPOSALS

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on May 2, 1921. at $50 z. NJ. DAY
light saving time), by the Council in the
Council Chambers at the City Hall, Perth
Amboy. N. j., for the paving of Brace
Avenue from Amboy Avenue to Convery
Place will Warrenite.
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Nor
gan +. Larson, City Engineer. IT'S Smith
Street, Perth Amboy, n. J., any week
day from $50 A. NJ. to 500 p. NJ. Bids
must be made on the proposal form fur
nished by the Engineer, enclosed in sealed
envelopes and addressed to the Council of
Perth Amboy. bearing the name and ad-
dress of the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by cash
or a certified check in the amount of 81, 0O0
payable to the order of the Treasurer of
the City of Perth Amboy.. without any
conditional endorsement. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish a surety
company bond in the amount of the con-
tract price. conditioned for the faithful
performance of the work and indemnify
ing the City of Perth Amboy from all
proceedings, suits or actions of any
name or description.
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. If in their opinion,
it is to the best interest of the City so
tc do.
April 90. 1921.
A. F. MUNOZ,
Street Commissioner.
| aaxs q oe 90
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
SEVERAL SENTENCED
TO

NEW BRUNSWICK. April 22:-
Michael Zernik, of South River,
pleaded guilty to the theft of five
Liberty bonds totaling $3.50. He was
sent to the workhouse for six
months.
Louis Mackevick, of New Bruins
wick, pleaded guilty to breaking and
entering the Ringwalt Company
plant and was sent to the workhouse
for thee months.
Michael Binkey. seventeen years
old, of Perth Amboy. carrying con-
cealed weapons, pleaded n%on-vult,
sent to ~workhouse for two weeks.
Paul Presto, thirty-two, South
P~lainfeld, committing an assault. Six
months in workhouse.
Michael Walek, committing an as
sault on Anna Petzotz of Sayreville.
Fined $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
Church

[By Evening News Staf Correspondent.I
NEW BRUNSWICK, April 22:-
Certificate of incorporation was filed
in the county clerks Office today by
the st. Michael Cartapho Russian
Orthodox Greek Catholic church of
Carteret. The incorporators are:
Stephen Dzubay, U. H.. r. o. Russian
Orthodox Greek Catholic bishop of
the diocese of Pittsburgh; Rev.
Theodore V. P~enzenyk, pastor of the
church. The trustees + Vesil Ger
epana, John Zuba, John Cerepana
and John Kopik.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
RARITAN CLUB COURTS
READY TOMORROW

The courts are in excellent condi-
ton for the opening of the Raritan
Tennis Club tomorrow, when it is
expected that they will be filled with
enthusiastic members for their first
try of the new racquets and balls.
Although the weather has not been
suitable for tennis, the rain has been
an excellent thing for the courts
and Director Schuyler c.. Pew an
nounced yesterday that they will be
ready for the opening tomorrow.
Only those who have paid their
season dues and received their men,
bership cards will be permitted on
the courts. Keys may be secured at
any time by paying a deposit OF
twenty-five cents to Mr.. Pew at the
Y. NJ. G. A. or Charles Macmillan
at his home in Catalpa avenue.
Members may call or sign for use of
courts any time at the "Y."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on May 2. 1921. at $50 p. NJ. DAY
light saving time), by the Council in the
Council at the City Hall, Perth
Amboy. N. j., for the paving of Con-
very Place from Brace Avenue to New
Brunswick Avenue. with Warrenite.
Plans. specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Nor
gan f. Larson, City Engineer, IT'S Smith
Street. Perth Amboy, N. j., any week
day from $50 A. NJ. to 500 p. NJ. Bids
must be made on the proposal form fur
nished by the Engineer. enclosed in sealed
envelopes and addressed to the Council of
Perth Amboy. bearing the name and ad-
dress of the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by cash
or a certified check in the amount of $1,000
payable to the order of the Treasurer of
the City of Perth Amboy, without any
conditional endorsement. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish a surety
company bond IN the amount of the con-
tract price, conditioned for the faithful
performance of the work and indemnify
ing the City of Perth Amboy from all
proceedings. suits or actions of any
name or description.
The Council reserves the right to re-
iect any or all bids, IL in their opinion,
it is to the best interest of the City so
TO do.
April %. 1921.
A. r. MUNOZ,
Street Commissioner
| 2s64-4-es-e6-2S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
SEWAREN

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H.. Brown have
been entertaining guests from West
Virginia.
Mrs. w. Fl. Tombs. Mrs. 7. F.
Zettlemoyer, Mrs. +. T. Howell and
Mrs. A. +. Sofield attended the ben
eft of the New England Society in
New York yesterday.
Miss Daisy Rush and Mrs. F. G..
Tisdall returned from Lake Mahopae
for the meeting of the History Club
on Wednesday,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
JEWISH PASSOVER
OBSERVED TONIGHT

Passover in observance of the ex-
odus of the Jews from Egypt viii
be observed by Hebrews throughout
the world beginning at shutdown to-
night. The first Sedar service, which
will be ushered in this years Pass
over will be one of happiness. Ser
vices will be held tonight at both
the Temple Beth Mordecai and Fem
pie Sharry Tfiloh and will again be
continued tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22

VIEW BRUNSWICK, April ga
certificate for a trade name has been
filed at the Office of the county clerk
by the Perth Amboy Blue Stone
Company. The company has a blue
stone yard at 81 Gordon street. The
members of the company are Victor
Satter, 223 Gordon street, and JOS
eph l.. Crowell, 81 Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
LETTER CARRIERS FUND IS !
GROWING DAY BY DAY

The letter carriers fund reached
the 1899 mark today.
Spawn, who is in charge OF raising
the money here, announcing thau
Yesterdays nominations totaled SIT.
This money will be used to finance
the coming convention of the letter
carriers to be held in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-22
FORMER JAMESBURG
MAN IS SUICIDE

HELMETTA, April 22.-Word has
been received from Philadelphia that
John Devan, a former resident OF
this place, was found dead in his
bed in a rooming house with a gas
tube in his mouth. the full flow Of
gas being on.