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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28

Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce, With Aid OF Mef-
chants and Other Citizens Put Up Hot Fight Before
Board Of Freeholders and get Promise of Action on
Road to Port Reading Woodbridge Men Speak.

the great loss OF time suffered ~
1mboy merchants in making deltx>
cries of their merchandise In -
warren. Port Reading. Chrome ana
Carieret because of the fact that the
direct route was so impasss-olo tnAs
the road through Woodbridge had -
be used. an increase Of an unneceE-
sary six miles in transportation a14
haulage. This route was adopted -
the only means of preventing
great damage being done TO
springs and bodies OF trucks. aft@
the experience of making the fr1PI
over West avenue. the shortest ana
most direct route.
The statements of Mr.. Leon wera.
reiterated by w. NJ. Weiant OF Sc
warren, secretary and treasurer ot
the Perth Amboy Trust Companxx 4
who said in part:
From my observation fr&din9
that should go to Perth Amboy now
goes to Elizabeth and Newark on
account of the impossible condition
Of the road, but with the proper inn
provements made the merchants 0<
Perth Amboy would use the road
the continuation OF State street.
thereby eliminating the heavy
grades to be found in going through
Woodbridge"
John Nevill, Roosevelt mer-
chant. in speaking of the great need
OF repairs, also spoke of the elimina-
tion of two sets of railroad grade
crossings. the Pennsylvania at
Woodbridge and the Lehigh Valley,
at Perth Amboy, with the proper
opening TO both business and pleas
ure traffic along Yves. avenue
That one of the largest industries
OF Perth Amboy has oeeh put to 8
great deal of needless expense IN
connection with their transporsatiou
problems on. this road was fndjcated
by General Manager W J. larson
of the Castle Ice Cream Company.
whe pointed out that their neet o<
about fifty trucks operating ont ot
Perth Amboy enlailed an animal ex=
pense about TWO and one half tfmeo
! greater thar a similar feer from
Irvingtop. ...sx. Z.
Taxes on real estate Amounting
to about $1,000 are paid into the
county treasury by this company
each year. declared Mr.. Carxon,
(which is exclusive of auto tax ana
license fees. and we feel that We
are entitled to a ssrviceable rord
through that locality"
CONTINUED on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
BANK
CHARTER ASKED
Institution to be Known as
Merchants National Bank,
Planned by Local Men.
MEETING WAS HELD
Each Agree to Take Consider
able Stock - Will Mean 3
National Banks in the City

Efforts are being made. it was
learned today. to establish new
national banking institution in this
city. From what information is OBJ
tainable at this time, it is evident
that application has already been
made to Washington for the charter
for the new institution. which it is
said will be known as the Merchants
National bank.
The new institution was decided
upon at a meeting held about two
weeks or ten days ago in the rooms
of the Citizens Building and Loan
Association. at which. according TO
reports. were the following: -
JoJseph Afflerbach, DIR George w
Tyrrell, Clarence H. Wright and
Thomas Hanson. Each of these men
the institution and this led to the
application for the charter under
which to do business.
All of the men save Afflerbaeh
have been seen and they do not deny
that such a meeting was held. nor
that application has been made for
the charter, but further than this
refused to discuss the matter and
without exception refer all inquiries
to Mr.. Afflerbach whom one of the
four men interviewed spoke of as
1.-THE president"
With the granting of a charter to
the new Institution. this city will
have three national banks. These
will be the First National bank. City
National bank and the proposed
Merchants National bank. The to-
tai banking institutions In the city
WIN be increased from five to six
which includes the Perth Amboy
Trust Company. the Raritan Trust
ings institution. The proposed loca-
ton OF the new bank is not known.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
SAYS MAN IN Wlll FIGHT
WAS FORMERLY n. Y. WAiF

MORRISTOWN, Jan. 2s:-Mrs.
Anne Sherrin, of Summit, called by
the defense to dispute William
French's claim that. he is the son of
the late James French, division of
whose 100000 estate is being con-
tested by his daughter. Mrs. Susan
Calkins, testified today that he was
a waif taken from a New York in
stitution when a baby by Mrs.
French. Mrs. Sherrin said her
mother, Mrs. John III. Cook. de-
ceased, had accompanied Mrs.
French to the institution and that
the child was raised by the French
family on farm at Waterloo.
She said the child's real father
was man named McDormitt. and
his mother a New York seamstress.
Mrs. Calkins asserted she is the only
surviving member of the French
family. yesterday denied French's
claim. She also said he never had
been legally adopted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
EXPECT BREAK
At CONFERENCE
Difference Of Opinions on Ger
man Reparations is Likely
to End Session at Paris.
BULLETIN

PARIS (By Associated Press).
Jan. 2S-The divergence of views of
the members of, The allied supreme
council regarding German repara-
tions forced an interruption of the
conference today and in some quar-
ters it is regarded in danger OF
breaking up.s
PARIS. Jan. 2S-Progress toward
reaching a solution of a problem of
German reparation was reported By
an expert committee on the subject
appointed yesterday by the supreme
council when the committee ad-
journs this noon. The basis OF the
discussion was the Belgian proposal
that Germany be compelled to make
annual reparation payment o. 600.-
100000 gold marks and three billion
gold marks as a minimum. As out
lined the plans would not fix the
number of annual payments but
would be determined at some later
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
DUNHAM AND MULLIGAN
END POLICE WORK HERE

Lieutenants Clarkson Dunham
and James Mulligan have done
their laSt police work for this city.
the first mentioned officer finishing
work at 10 o'clock this morning,
while Lieutenant Mulligan retired
from his position on Wednesday
morning Chief of Police Patrick j.
Burke is spending a little time daily
at headquarters, assisting Lieuten-
ant Niels J. Tonnesen, the new
chief, before finally retiring.
At the present time Lieutenant
John Morris is working the day
shift. Lieutenant Calvin. 5-11 and
Lieutenant Andrew Jensen. ILL.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
FOR VOTE
ON COAL b|Il|
Action on Calder Measure fol
Emergency Federal Action
is Aim of the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. .s:-Propo-
nents of the Calder bill. providing
for emergency federal regulation of
the coal industry and even operation
of the mines, planned to seek Z vote
in the senate on the measure before
the present session ends March 4.
1t still is in the manufacturer com
mittee which has held extensiye
hearings. but committee members
said today it would be reported out
Monday or Tuesday.
Some modification Of certain pro-
visions is expected and II was sid
there would be a minority report
opposing the system.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that my wife, Lillian 8cr-
ensen, having left my bed and board.
will not be responsible or liable for any
bills she may contract for her support -
otherwise.
Dated. Jan 2ist. 1881.
2sss0-1-ss-sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28


NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 2s-
Facts brought out and sentiment
expressed at the public hearing
yesterday before the Board of Free
holders on. the advisability of erect
ing q county hospital for the care
of tubercular patients seemed to in
dicate that the county's $4,000
swamp lanad hospital site and the
$4,000 set of plans for a $500, 900
structure would be shelved for an
other year at least.
While the frsehoiders as well as
those interested in the prevention
and cure of the dreaded disease
agree that a local institution would
be a fine thing the data submitted
at the hearing proved that Middle
sex county is at the present time
saving money by expending SIS for
the care. of her patients instead of
investing in hospital on a site not
yet approved by the State Board of
Health. and which doubt Is express
ed would be approved.
A delegation representing the
New Jersey Anti Tubercular League
were present and submitted evi-
eence of the advantages to be gain
ed by the county in maintaining
their own institution, but not for
the purpose of pressing the free
holders in proceeding with the erec-
tion of building. in the face of the
high costs of construction.
Both Director of the Board Will
liam S. Dey and Freeholder Louis
]. Belloff spoke in favor of a hos
pital in Middlesex county before the
bonding capacity. is again reached,
they pointing out that it was prac-
tically agreed last year that with
an increase in the bonding capacity
allowed by the legislature a certain
4um would be available for that
purpose.
Or. L. I. Cronk. medical inspector
for the New Brunswick Board
of Health. a member OF the anti
tubercular league. advised the board
that in ,his opinion the present site
would be highly unsatisfactory for
d hospital as the land Is low and
damp. while an ideal location calls
for a high altitude. The doctor
speaking further ventured the opin-
ION that a satisfactory site could
got be found in the county, the. land
not being of sufficient altitude and
being subjected to the heavy sea
fogs. this condition being the most
essential to avoid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
PHONE CALL RATE TO n. YsIS
+. NOT BOOSTED, SAYS SPAWN

Theodore Spawn. local CONNER
cial manager of the New York Tele-
phone Company. in explaining the
new telephone toll rates which be-
came effective last Friday, stated
this morning that these will not af-
feet the rates now in effect between
this city and New York City. AS a
result of this capitalization Mayor
William c. Wilson. who when this
matter was pointed to him says he
was misinformed on the matter. an
nounced that the city would take no
action in protesting against the five
cents additional rate on certain in
terstate calls between New York and
New Jersey. The new rates. Mr..
Westchester division. and beyond up
to the forty mile limit. "a. ,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
SAY MANY DRY
AGENTS KILLED
Anti-SaIoon League Council
Appears Before the Senate
Committee; Stills Captured

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The
mortality among prohibition en-
forcement agents is higher than
that of the world war. Wayne b.
Wheeler, anti-saloon league counsel
declared before the senate appro-
priations committee, urging better
feeling for the field agents. He said
their work was being made more
dangerous by "the wet propaganda
in circulation to encourage law
breakers"
Fewer than one half of one per-
cent. of the men under arms lost
their lives. A larger percentage of
the men who do the field work have
been killed. When an organized at
tack is made against enforcement of
law neither money nor efforts
should be spared to uphold the Jaw.
he said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
8 PER CENT. DIVIDEND
BY BUILDING LOAN

The directors of the Perth Amboy
Building & Loan Association held a
meeting last night at which-time an
per cent dividend was declared.
Reports showed the association to be
in a flourishing condition with a
large increase in, memberships dur
ing the past year. If shareholders
will present their books at, the off/e
of the association in the Raritan
Trust Company. it was announced,
the amount earned during 1920 will
be credited to them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
W0I!V0ED MEN
GIVEN CAKES
Ex-Service Men at Fox Hill
Hospital Will Be Taken
About 40 Cakes Tomorrow

Another batch of almost forty
cakes will go to the wounded ex-
service men at Fox Hills Hospital
tomorrow. according to the report
OF Mrs. John Quinn. and Mrs. Ed
ward Mccormick, which was read
at the regular meeting of the exec
utivea board of the Red Cross at
headquarters last night. 1t Mas
been planned that this form of re-
membering the boys instituted here
and at various intervals, home made
cakes will be taken to the veter-
ans who. 1t has been discovered, are
more pleased with this particular
kind of consideration than any
other.
The report of the production COM
mittee, of which Mrs. j. v. Shull is
chairman. showed that two success
ful meetings have been held in the
basement of the library. during the
past two weeks at which much work
was accomplished in the way of
garments for the children of Eu-
rope and supplies for emergency
work. 1t is planned that the women
meet each week and continue this
activity.
Miss Anne De Comacho of Clifton,
Otdtth Astdnds 10 IOW dlldCucQ, lCtli-
porarily. to the local Red Cross staff,
according to the report of Miss Per-
sis Snodgrass. executive secretary,
who reported that the division Office
at New York had asked that the
local chapter take Miss Comacho.
who has been granted Red Cross
scholarship. for special training in
Perth Amboy., Miss Comacho has
had a varied experience in Red
Cross work and has come to spe-
cialize in home service training.
Mrs. Adrian Lyon. chairman of the
home service department, announc-
ed that her committee would be
composed of the following members:
Mrs. A. c, Clark. Mrs. Edward SPOT
fard. Mrs. Howard Brown, Axel Oh
sen and Tracy ID. Waring.
Those present at last nights
meetingi were: Mrs. Adrian Lyon,
Mrs. Charles Naulty. Mrs. John Sof-
field. Miss Persis Snodgrass. r. r.
Anderson. Tracy ID. Waring,, William
Fraser and W. ]. Holienbach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
Toolan Starts Work

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 2s-
Assistant Prosecutor John Z. Toolan
appears in court today for the first
time in his official capacity. He
moved for the discharge of Ma
thaniel Smith, who is under a
charge of highway robbery. Smith
has been in jail since September in
default of $1,000 bail. The discharge
was requested on the grounds that
the states witnesses cannot be To-
Gated. Judge Daily granted the mo-
tion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
IS MILITIA OFFICERS RESIGN
DUE TO ELECTION OF BORDEN

CAMDEN, Jan. 28-Fifteen Off
GERS of the Third regiment of the
New Jersey National Guard resigned
today because of the election of
Howard s. Borden. millionaire milk
manufacturer. as brigadier general
in command of the entire military
forces of the state. 1t was reported
at headquarters that the res. of the
regimental officers would resign
within twenty-four hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
FITZPATRICK TO Be Named;
CHIEF APPOINTED LATER

BY Stan Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. Is
Prosecutor Joseph Z. Stricken an
nounced this morning that he would
appoint William Fitzpatrick of
Perth Amboy as county detective.
Fitzptarick has been acting as de-
tective connected with the prosecu-
tors Office for some time. The pros
ecutor stated that a chief of his
staff would not be appointed today.
bst that the appointment can be ex-
rected shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
c0UGHLIN is MADE
SUPT. AT MAURER

william f. coughfin. formerly
clerk in the local nnr offiee h@s
been made superintendent of the
Maurer station of the local once.
Dir. Coughlin took chaSge - tae
Maurer Office on Jan. IS. The Of
fee has been repair end painted and
is now In somewhat better ccndi-
tion that it has oeen for sometime
in the past.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
Act For legal sales

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s-Steps to
insure the legality of sales intoxi-
eating liquor from bonded ware
houses. were taken today by Com
missioner of Internal Revenue Will
liams WHO issued regulations TO con-
firm the authenticity of permit to
purchase before making shipment
The new rule directs reference of
such permits to the federal prohibit
tion direction. Permission fnr tax
paid distilled spirits or wines from
one bonded warehouse to another
win not require such evidence Of
authenticity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
a.4of stills Captured

LOUISVILLE. KY. Jan. 2S--A to-
tai of 9.401 illicit stills were cap
tured and 5.328 arrests were nli.de
during the year 1920 in the southern
prohibition district, which comprises
Virginia. North Carolina. South Car
olina. Kentucky and Tennessee. 'ac-
cording to- figures made public to-
day by s. X. Brame, supervising
agent of industry.
Prosecution resulted in fines ag-
gregating $2SS,585 and imprison-
ment totalIing 2,37S months.
The total value of property in the
district seized for sale was S1.00S,-
ILL.,. while property destroyed WIS
valued at $1.524.525. Taxes and
penalties assessed by the .nterna;
revenue department for the area ag-
gregated s4.561,253.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
COURT ORDERS WOMAN
TO WEAR NECKLACE

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2S-A
court order directing Mrs. James B.
Blum to wear for thirty days each
year under police guard the $4,000
pearl recklace Of a relative IN order
to keep ''life" in thee gems through
their contact with a human body.
was issued by fheesuRerior court to-
day. Since the deatHlof Mrs Blum's
relative the pearls 0have not beer
worn and have lost much of their
luster as a result,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
no Confer on TREATY.

CONSTANTINOPLE Jan. 2S-
Acceptance of the invitation to send
Turkish representatives to con-.
ference in London beginning Feb
81. at which a revision of, the Sevres
treaty win be considered. was an
nounced by the sultan's government
toesy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
1 Dead, S Hurt in Fire

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S-A bed rid-l
den. man was burned to death. five
persons injured, including two ba-
bies. and dozen others were res
cued when fire destroyed a boarding
quarter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
Dress Like Their Mothcrs

POUGHKEEPSIE, Jan. 2S-No
one would have recognized ones
most intimate friend at Vassar Col
iege yesterday for the students, in
protest against the prevailing fash
ions in styles and earbobs. dresse
as their mothers did in their college
days. and not only attended classes
in this gafb, but went about their
social engagements similarly at
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
SEES NORMAL BUSINESS
CONDITIONS BY MAY

BOSTON. Jan. 2S:-A return to
normal business condition by April
or May was predicted by Prof.
Charles Bullock. of Harvard Univer-
sity. In an address 10 the associated
savings trust companies of Massa-
chusetts last night. unless" he add
ed, exports fall off unduly in which
case we shall not emerge from our
troubles before summer of fall"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
40 BuIId IN smith street

NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 2s-A
building contract was filed today In
the county clerks office between
Senator Thomas Brown and Chris
tian Skivesen. both of Perth Amboy,
for the reconstruction OF the build
ing at 2zl Smith street. The work
is to cost $500. is to be completed
by MAY /.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
A WE, WASH LAUNDRY rs NEEDED
IN PERTH ANBOY

" no lacAies the ehterprlse1
We have the building for sale at bar
gain Brick. 1000 So IT,. cement floor
power eleetrieity. water. central. conven-
lent 10 everywhere. Charles L. Ste1er-
wald. Inc. SOS Smith =
e5sls-1-.7-sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
CARD OF THayKs

We. the undersigned, desire to thank
all our friends for sympathy and beauti-
full floral tributes received In our be-
resyement Of eprsdear mother. Also Pas
tor V. B. skoS for the comforting words
and Undertaken j. j. Flynn For satisfac-
tory service signed
WIDOWER HANSON AND PETERSON
CHILDREN 23s49-N-2S-lts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Jan. rs
One hip pocket. One neck of a bot
tie sticking out. One cop saw 1t.
And one Clinton Horton drew one
800 fine for toting moonshine.
There was only one good swallow
in the bottle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28

The Sooner You Have a Tire
Repaired at
GEORGES TIRE SHOP
The sooner You Win Know u Pays TO
Have IL Done
$50 new RBUSBWICK AVE-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
SAVE MONEY
BY USING PAINT

SAVE MONEY
BY USING PAINT
Although paint makes great fn-
provement in the appearance oe
property. 1T is far more useful for
protection than for ornament.
A small amount OF money ex.s I'd.
ed in keeping building or a piece
OF machinery painted adds xreatly
to the length OF its life.
Moreover. buildings and cufhousaz
are rendered much more sanitary by
the use Of paint.
Dirt works into an unpsinfed sur
face and sticks. II slides OF
painted surface. It's use makes for
economy, sanitation and attractive-
ness
You can learn all about the use Of
paint II YOU send today for a xov-'
which our Washington Infornaatioa
Bureau viii secure for any one who
sends two cents in stamps for re-
turn postage.
Gn hlIing out the coupon print
name and address or be sure 70 write
plsinly.)
Free = J. Haskin. Director.
TIE PERTH AM5ox EVENING
Information Bureau
Washington. D. C.
enclose herewith tive cents In
stamps for return postage On = Lee
copy OF the Paint Booklet
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
Say Cork Mayor WIN Appear

NEW YORK. Jan. 28--The Amer
ican committee for relief today an
nounced that Donal O'Callaghan.
lord mayor<cf Cork. was still in the
United States. and would reappear
ing. The Committee denied
in public tomorrow at an Irish meet
rumors that O'Callaghan had slip
ped quietly out of the country head
ed for Ireland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
ANNOUNCEMENT

Chris straub has resarnd his butcher
business at ee3 Smith 81.
e3s7e--1-eS-ets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28

LONDON, Jan. 2S;-Roger y.
Sweetmari. a member of the Irish
republican parliament. resigned his
seat in that body. giving as his rea-
son a radical disagreement with a
majority of his fellow members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
ACTION LIKELY TO HAVE NEW
FORDS ROAD y FEET WIDE

Increasing the width of the high
way between this city and Fords will
be one of the topics TO be brought
TO the attention of the directors Of
the chamber of commerce at the
next meeting of the board. The
roadway is now fourteen feet wide
and it is the general opinion that
this highway should be widened four
feet on each side. making total
width of the road twenty-five feet.
During the past months. several
accidents have occurred on the road.
and II is the opinion cs those who
use the road continuousty that the
only way to overcome these acci-
dents is to have the ROAD widened.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
CARD OF THANKS

We, the UNDERSIGNED. wish TO thank the
relatives friends and neiehbors for their
kindness and sympathy shown during our
recent bereavement and sickness OF hus-
band and father and especi lilly wish 10
thank Rev. L. Halsyick for his comfort
ing words and also thank the Perth AM
boy Street Department and Camp 81. W.
o. w, also DR.. .Saulty and Ferd Gar
re.son forf their services and also the
many friends for their beautiful floral
tributes.
MRS. FRET OLSEN AND FAMILY.
23aTe-f-sS-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
D VALERA To
RETURN HOME
He Will be Back in Ireland
Within a. Hours, Paris Re-
port Claims Today.

PARIS. Jan. 2S.-By. the Asso-
ciated Press.-Eammon d'Valeria
who has been making a brief visit
to France will be back in Ireland
in twenty-four hours it was an
nounced today by Sean O'Ceallaigh,
who is representative of the Irish
Republic movement in France. He
said d'Valeria was expected to ar
rive in Dublin today or at the latest
tomorrow forenoon. No effort has
been made by the Irish leader to see
Premier Lloyd George, in Paris at
tending the supreme council session,
declared O'Ceallaigh, nor had any
attempt been made to bring the
Irish question before the council.
He. thought this question would not
come up in the council.
O'Calleighs would not discuss the
present whereabouts of d'Valera or
his mission in. France. but sad the
Irish leader had been in Paris and
several other cities. II, was stated
that letters addressed to d'Naiera
were reaching him through the
roundabout route formerly used
and were being answered through
the same channels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-28
Hardinr on 10 Miami.

PALM BEACH, Fla, Jan. 2S.-
President-eiect Harding's house
boat Victoria battled with a chill
wind today as it made its way to-
ward Miami on its last lap down the
coast. Indications were that he
would not reach Miami before
nightfall.
Mr.. Harding and his companions
will make only a short stop at
Miami and then proceed to a fishing
ground to the south.