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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
FIRE ALARM BOXES

21-Gordon and Meade Streets.
23-Raritan Copper Works.
24-Market and Sheridan Streets.
Street and Central r. r.
26-Market and First Streets.
27-Madison Avenue and Paterson st.
cS-High and Lewis Streets.
34-Madison Avenue and Smith Street.
35-Smith and High Streets.
e-New Brunswick Ave. and New Street.
37-Smith and State Streets.
41-Standard Underground Cable Co.
42-Atlantio Terra Gotta Works,
43-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st.
45-Commerce and Front Streets.
46-State and Washington Streets.
47-High and Washington Streets.
52-Cortlandt and Easton Streets.
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker st. and Pulaski Ave.
56-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
57-State and Wayne Streets.
Shear Lead Works.
59-Maurer.
Standardization Street and Park Avenue.
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm Street,
.64-Smith Street and Watson Avenue.
65-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Front md Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon street.
S1-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
S2-Smith and Herber' Streets.
STANDBY Ave. and Washington st.
S4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
S5-Near City Hospital.
s6-Clevels-d and Brace Avenues.
STANDBY and Hall Avenues.
se-Amboy Ave. and Inslee Street.
s~2-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
s4-Neviile and tombstone Streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
MAS0NS HONOR
ALBERT LEON
Reception is rendered Him in
Honor of His Election to|
Highest State Office.

Over two hundred Royal Arch
Masons attended the reception ten
dered Albert Leon of this city by
the Perth Amboy Chapter No. al of
the Royal Arch Masons in honor of
the high honor conferred upon him
at annual c~onvocation in Trenton
on May 10, when the Grand Chap
ter of Royal Arch Masons selected
him as grand high priest of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the
state of New Jersey. The reception
was held in the lodge room in the
Elks' building, following a banquet
at the Hotel Madison given to the
high priest and his staff of officers
William II. Mutt high priest of the
Amboy Chapter presided at the
banquet
Following the affair in the Hotel
Madison Grand High Priest Leon
and his staff of officers went to the
lodge room. where they were receiv-
ed by the members of the Amboy
Chapter and visiting arch masons.
As this was first official act of the
newly selected grand high priest
1t vas of great interest to the Am
boy Chapter. as it was highly hon.
ored by the Grand Chapter in hav-
ing of it's members elected to
Ia iiiSh Ollitts
The entire grand lodge was pres
ent at the reception. This lodge
consists of twenty-five members
who come from various parts of the
state, some coming many miles to
do honor to their new chief. The
address of welcome was made by
William Fl. Mutt, grand priest of the
Amboy Chapter.
Other addresses were made by r.
F.. + Sayres of Camden. r. E., +.
Tilden, of Jersey City: r. E.. Harold
Eigginbothan of Jersey City; Il.
r. j. Z. Hardenburgh of Newark:
NJ. E.. Alonzo e. Sandborn of
Newark; r. E., DR.. Herbert Lowe
of Paterson, and M. E., Peter Nc
Gill of New Brunswick.
Members of the Amboy Chapter.
who spoke were: John Pfeiffer, DR..
Wilbert Westcott and r. E., John
Killian, newly appointed district
deputy.
Mr.. Leon, grand high priest. re-
sponded to all addresses after which
the session closed and all members of
the Amboy chapter and visitors went
into the banquet hall where an elab-
crate luncheon was served.
Officers of the Royal Arch Masons
will convene at Dover tonight, where
a new chapter of Royal Arch Ma
sons will be constituted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Pleasing Musical Program

The musical program arranged ror
the meeting of the Foreign MISSION
airy Society of Simpson M. e. church
last night in the lecture room afford
ed a pleasurable evening for the
many members and guests who at
tended. Mrs. Sterling Temple pre-
sented the study lesson in interest
ing fashion before the musical num-
bers by Mrs. 1. R. Yarnell. Whitney
Lesson and Miss Medora Dayton in
vocal trio, the piano duets by Misses
Winifred Sturgis and Lucy Bernard,
Mrs. L. d. Thorpe and Miss Gladys
Peck. Mrs. William Walters as
chairman of the evening and her
assistant committee served refresh
ments In conclusion.
The next meeting will no doubt
be musical too. as Mrs. William He's
ser, former organist of the church
has been appointed al chairman.
MF<s -tsf& rss~f-A sx9ff%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Is INVITED
TO TEACHERS LECTURE

The general public, free of charge,
is invited by the Teachers Associa-
ton of Perth Amboy to attend the
lecture held under it's auspices in
the high school. auditorium Tuesday.
May 81. at 4 o'clock. DR.. Charles
S. Richardso4 of the University of
Maryland, a noted speaker and an
authority greatly in demand, will
talk on Organization" The teach
ers feel at this time that everyone
should be given an opportunity to
hear this lecture and with this in
view, although procuring the speak
err makes a large dent in the asso-
cations treasury. have decided that
no admission would be asked.
More of a popular lecturer than
professional. DIR. Richardson is con-
sidered particularly fine and has
turned down more than a score of
requests for commencement speech
es. 1t is hoped that the community
will turn out in gratifying numbers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Pass First Aid Test

-Four members OF tle MaTlfId
Washington Club took and passed
the examination given by Mrs. Mabel
Fales in conclusion of the first aid
course afforded them through her at
their meetings in the Community
House each week. Diplomas were
presented by the teacher at the
meetings last night to the Misses
leila Buynofsky, Pauline Balnt,
Mamie Snyder and Pauline kiak,
who have attended each lesson and
successfully passed the final test.
one new member was admitted. Miss
Elsie Stevens and the meeting con-
Guided with refreshments of coffee
and cake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
SAYREVlLLE FIXES
ELECTION DISTRICTS

NEW BRUNSWICK. May ga
certified copy of a resolution adopt
ed by the ~Sayreville township
ell has been fled in the county
clerks office. setting forth the boun-
daries of the new election districts
settled oy the borough council, in
accordance with a recent law pass
ed by tire legislature. This law re-
uuires hat there should not be more
than $50 voters in each district,
which will mean that there will be
Ave districts in S~ayreville township
Instead of three as formerly.
Perth Amboy and the borough of
Middlesex have also filed a resolu-
ton on new voting districts, in ac-
cordance with the sections of the
law recently passed by the legisla-
ture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24

Merchants Of the Pacific Coast
don't mind how many notes are
exchanged over the Island of zap
they want the Oriental, busi-
ness.
And they are going after it.
They have chartered an entire
ship from the U. s. Shipping
Board and will leave shortly on a
90-day cruise in Oriental waters,
stopping at all shipping points in
Japan China. Philippine Islands.
Dutch East Indies, Straits Settle
ments and French Indo-China.
1t is costing each man $1,000, but
they consider the chances of bust
ness worth it. The expedition will
be under the direction of Marshall
Dill of San Francisco, prominent
foreign trade expert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
BROTHERHOOD PLANS FOR
WORK IN WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, May 24-The
Mems Brotherhood of Woodbridge
held its third anniversary social in
the Sunday school rooms of the
Presbyterian church Friday night.
Reports of the past year were read
and work for the new year was out
lined. The Brotherhood intends to
take an active stand for the right on
all moral issues of the community,
and insist that the laws of the COM
munity and state are obeyed. Plans
were also outlined for providing a
better recreation center for the peo-
pie of the community. They pro-
pose to make same extensive repairs
in the Parish House and ADD more
equipment. Plans for organizing a
baseball league and tennis tourna-
mert were also suggested.
After the regular business meet
ing. Rev. r. w. Mark, former pas
tor of the Presbyterian church
spoke OIL various items of present
day interest. After the adjourn
ment the men enjoyed refresh
ments served by the social commit
taa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
CityBnefs

A meeting of Middlesex Coun-
Gil Nd. 100, Royal Arcanum, Is
scheduled to be held tonight.
An important meeting of the
Sons of Italy will be held tonight.
Algonquin Lodge NO. -,
Knights of Pythias, met in regular
session last night.
Hornet Encampment NO. oo'
Odd Fellows. has arranged for a
social session and entertainment to
follow it's meeting tonight at Odd
Fellows hall. A collation. will be
served.
The Chamber of Commerce a
made arrangements whereby n
delegates to the annual state
ton of letter carriers to be held IN
this city on May 80. will be present.
ed with leather card cases as souve-
of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
children on NAV Walk.

street, ~chaperoned twenty-six of the
children living in her neighborhood
on a May Walk, Saturday to Cooks
Farm. Those who went and enjoyed
the jolly picnic were Esther and
Pearl Thomas, Johanna Peterson,
Myrtle Thomas, Marie Weber, Ce-
celia Peterson, May Hamburg, Ella
Peterson, Florence Lucka, Anna
Morris, Pauline Peffley. Elizabeth
Bolash, Margaret Weingart, Bertha
Morris, Anna Sindet, Elinor Morris,
Vincent Knudson, Eugene Morris,
Raymond Peterson, William knud-
son, Andrew Hansen, Gerry Ramberg,
John Oksay, Ernest Owen and Ar
thur Lucka. May Hamburg and John
Oksay We're crowned king n queen
of the May.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Plan Card Party and Dance.

The Rosary Society OF the Church
of Our Lady of Peace in Fords will
give a card party and dance in the
hut tomorrow night. O'Brien's or
chestra will play for the dancing
which will be continuous all of the
evening and a number of pretty
prizes will be awarded in all of the
card games. There will be a peanut
lab and refreshments to be included
in the price of the ticket. Cards will
begin at $3.50 and both dancing and
cards will last all evening. Mrs.
Martin O'Hara as chairman Is as
sisted by Mrs. William Romer and
Mrs. Andrew Nogrady in the ar
r
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Wire NeWs
IBy The Associated Press.I

ID II
CHICAGO, May 24-Huge losses
through industrial waste are being
saddled upon the nation, it was de-
clared at a national forum held IN
connection with the meeting of the
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. l.. W. Wallace, OF wash
ington, executive secretary or the
American Engineering Council or
Federated Engineers Societies assert
ed "stupendous wastage could pc
wiped out by applying the principles
of the engineer"
NEW YORK, May 24-After an
all night fight firemen had failed
to extinguish the flames which con-
tinue to burn in the blistered and
blackened hulk OF the US. ava
reserve training ship Granite state
SAN FRANCISCO, May pa
telegram to President Harding pro-
testing against the speech of AM
bassador Harvey at London regard
ing American participation in world
affairs, as a violation of one OF the
Presidents prediction promises
was sent today by Mrs. Ray Lyman
Wilbur, wife of the president OF
Stanford University, as president
of the Woman's League for the
Peace Treaty.
NEW YORK, May 24.-Fire in a
garge today destroyed twenty touring
cars and as many trucks and de-
moIished the one-story building. An
explosion caused when the flames
reached the gasoline tank. shattered
windows in nearby apartments.
Damage was estimated at $125,OOO.
NEW YORK, May 24:-Samuel
| Untermeyer, chief counsel for the
legislative committee investigating
the building trust, today denied any
desire, of resigning. In a letter to
Mr.. Newton, he declared 1t Wouid
be a waste of time to proceed with
prosecution unless the lazy provided
for more than fines as punishment.
LOS ANGELES, May 24.-After
announcing he would abandon plans
To fy across the United States be-
cause of damage to his aeroplane in
making a landing, Captain Eddie
Rickenbacker, former American ace,
today decided to continue his flight.
He found it possible to repair his
plane with parts of another plane
and will go to San Francisco this
afternoon, and leave at dawn on
Wednesday for Washington.
NEW YORK, May 24.-LudwiG
| Urban, who carries credentials show
| ing that he once prepared the food
| for former Emperor Charles of Aus
tria, was in New York today look
ing for a job. He declared even the
chef suffered when the emperor was
oyerthrown. His ambition was to
| cook and live in Yonkers.
NEW YORK, May 24.-The start.
ing gun for the first open regatta OF
the Yacht Racing Association OF
Long Island Sound will be fired Me.
mortal Day. The fifty footers viii
predominant in the first event, al
though practically every class Is en-
tered. The races will continue
throughout the summer. The las
meet will be off Manhasset Septem'
Der "a.
SELMA, Iowa. May 24.-Waltel
Oliver, son of a wealthy farmer, dice
Yesterday on the sixtieth day OF {
self imposed fast. He was a con
scientious objector and refused u
don a uniform at Fort Dodge. OI
his return he became a recluse ant
later entered into a fast declaring
II will lot take food until the Lore
blesses me-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
SANDER CASE HEARD IN
CIRCUIT COURT TODAY
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NEW BRUNSWICK, May "a
Occupying the attention of Judge
DUNCAN in the circuit court this
morning Is the case of Michael and
Anna Prochaka VS.. August Kon-
drcek. the action being on alleged
SANDER and defamation of character.
Thee defendant and plaintiffs are
nejkhbors. living in Dunellen. and
n February 10 a child of the de-
fendant was badly burned while at
play, later dying. The plaintiffs al
lege that they were called names by
Kondrcek and accused of trying to
kill the child. The calling Of names
continued for some time until the
plaintiffs became known in the
neiEhborhood as thieves and robbers.
The defendant denies the charges
OF Islander but says that the burning
of bis child was caused by a son
Of Prochaka's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
PRIEST FATALLY HURT
IN JUMP OFF TRAIN

NEW BRUNSWICK, May "a
Rev. Methodist Schwarz, twenty
eight years old. of 1917 Brooklyn
avenue, Brooklyn, a curate In st.
Mary's church at Gallena. ILL.,, died
a short time after he had jumped
from a Pennsylvania train between
Princeton and Trenton last night.
and before he reached st. Peters
hospital in New Brunswick. The
leap from the fast moving train fol-
lowed an attack made by the man
upon his brother. who was bringing
him to his home from Illinois.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Plan Summer Dance.

The knights of Columbus are ar
ranging an extra OCCASION for the
Decoration Day week end in the form
of a Summer Dance" as the regu-
lar Saturday night event in the home
in High street. Excellent music has
been procured for the occasion and
the committee is arranging to de-
velop some elaborate schemes. Dur
ius the evening .here will be an old
fashioned summer dance besides
several novelty dances to be staged
under the direction of the entertain
ment committee, and throughout the
evening refreshments will be served
by the chef in the grill room The
committee are working to make this
one Of the incest dances of the sum-
mer eason and many will celebrate
the holiday weekend by attending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
To Hear Booze Cases.

NEW BRUNSWICK, May "a
Judge DAILY will sit as magistrate at
/ o'clock this afternoon to an &C
emulation OF several booze cases
which are awaiting trial. At this
time, it is expected that the Galalda
case will be disposed of, the cases of
two drunks who were picked up on
the str eets of New Brunswick with
LIQUOR on their persons, and the two
women who kept a road house in the
vicinity of 1selin who have beef
brought up on charges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
IN WASHINGTON TODAY

WASHINGTON, May PA spec
cial weather report for aviators will
be sent out daily by naval radio be.
ginning June 1, the navy depart.
ment announced. Working in COS
operation with the weather bureau
the department will broadcast from
the Arlington station a comprehen-
sive report giving data from twenty
four towns and cities.
WASHINGTON, May 24:-Funds
for aeroplane mail service from New
York to San Francisco are almost
exhausted, Postmaster Hays said to-
day, and service must be ended May
81.
WASHINGTON, May 24-Prompt
passage of the deficiency bill with
the appropriation of 100000 for
prohibition enforcement for the re-
mainder of this year would be a
great aid in building up the enforce
ment force, Commissioner Kramer
said today.
WASHINGTON, May 24-Ameri-
can ship owners might have signed
their agreement with the marine
workers before May 1, but not now.
w. Marvin, secretary of the Ship
Owners Association declared today
before going into conference with
Secretaries Davis and Hoover and
officials OF the shipping board. Z
WASHINGTON. May 24.-War-
rem Irving Glover, of New Jersey.
was confirmed by the senate TO-DAY
for appointment as third assistant
postmaster general. He will have
charge o. the financial affairs of the
| post office department. Glover was
appointed on recommendation OF
| Senator Frelinghuysen to whom the
| place had been rendered by Presi-
| dent Harding. He will take office
tomorrow or Thursday.
ballots cast
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Need Cafeteria Donations

AS the weeks go by each Wednes-
day the cafeteria continues to be
held in the Y. NJ. c. A. under the
auspices of the Girls Club for the
,benefit of a Y. w. c. A. Last week
sS5 was again added to she fund
and Miss Elsie Bernard as chairman
is Immensely pleased with the con
slant responses for donations.
Tomorrow is Wednesday and do
nations of cakes, candy, bread,
baked beans, macaroni and other
food articles will be just as accept
able as in the past. The luncheon
will be served as usual under the
direction of Mrs. liver Larsen at noon
between the hours of ~ and ]
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that. pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 1876. P. L.
1921, all persons practising any system
or branch of medicine or surgery in this
state as defined in an act entitled AN
Act to regulate the practice of medicine
and surgery, to license physicians and
surgeons. and to punish persons violating
the provisions thereof" approved May
twenty-second. eighteen hundred and
ninety-four, as amended by act approved
April twelfth. nineteen hundred and ff-
teen. or any method of treatment ( di-
sease. without a license, shall forthwith
make application to the State Board of
Medical Examiners of New Jersey for a
limited license therefor. to and in &C
cordance with the provisions of the act
of 1921.
Given pursuant to a resolution adopted
by the State Board OF Medical Examin-
ers Of New Jersey.
DATED, .fay 10, 1891.
DR.. ALEX MAcALIsrER.
Secretary.
State Board Of Medical Examiners Of
New Jersey. 4
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
POLICE NEWS

Mamie Snyder, of 5SS Charles
street. reported to Patrolman Peter
son yesterday that clothing, shoes,
etc. belonging to her and valued at
about 800, and SO in change were
stolen from her home by someone
who gained entrance to the house
between 1880 and $3.50 o'clock SUM.
day morning.
Frank Zacak, of 335 Stockton
street, arrested yesterday by Ser
geant Frank Kasprzak on a drunk
and disorderly charge. was fined SIS
by Recorder Pickersgill last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24

Marriage licenses have recently
been issued to the following per-
sons: Michael Kaczowski and Mary
Stempinski, Leonard Marcinkowski
and Mamie Huminska, John Geruld-
sen and Jennie Westcott, John Bu-
cholzE and Anna Podlesny, John
,MaLias~ands Rogta. zarafonites
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
To PLAN for Memorial Day

A special meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary of the American Legion
will be held in the auditorium of the
library tomorrow night at s o'clock.
Preparations for the Memorial Day
celebration will be made at this
time and it is most important that
every member attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
The British and American Socis

The British and American Social
Club are meeting regularly each
week on Friday nights at their club
rooms in Smith street, and although
no large activities have taken place
under their auspices within the past
month, the meetings have been most
ENJOYABLE with the usual cards and
dancing. This club, unlike many of
the others, will not discontinue
meetings for the summer eason but
the meetings will be held regularly
throaghout5the. supmeraA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
Dance at r. Y. c. Thursday Night

d.
The second large card party of
the season to be given under the
auspices of the Raritan- Yacht Club
Auxiliary will take place in the as
sembly hall in Water street on
Thursday night. Tickets are out for
the event and may be procured from
the committee or from any Of the
other members of the club. Bridge
and five hundred will be played and
there will be delicious refreshments
served by the committee before the
conclusion of the delightful even
ing.
Mrs. Fred Schulze as chairman is
assisted by Mrs. William Allen, Mrs.
John Murray, Mrs. Chester Darling,
Mrs. Thomas Layden and Mrs. An
ton Massopust in the arrangements.
All who enjoyed their former party
of the season will be Non hand for
the second on Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-24
COUNTY NEWS

NEW BRUNSWICK, May a.
Craftsmen's Council of Engineers
No. SO came into being on Friday
night, May 20, when a meeting was
held at the Craftsmen's Club, 20
Paterson street. Officers for the new
organization were elected and the
name Community was selected. 1t
Is felt that there is need for such
, organization here and the officers
are optimistic concerning the future
growth of the council. The next
meeting will be held at the same
place on Friday, May 27, to plan for
the installation of the new officers.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 24:-
The action of Eva Weiss, of New
York, against John Vetter of New
Brunswick, to collect $743, is being
heard in the circuit court before
Judge DUNCAN here today. The de-
PENDANT is charged with collecting
the amount sued for, for two lots at
Rugby, l.. l., on January 27, 1917,
on a promise that if she did not like
the purchase in six months time her
money would be refunded. When
the six months time was UP the re-
fund was refused. John p. Kirk
patrick is representing the Defend
ant and Aloysius McMahan repre-
sents the complainant.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May "a
Herbert A. Templeton, of Newark,
who was the driver of the automo-
bile which collided with another car
in front of the Lincoln garage on
the highway, will be arrested upon
two charges made by Max Rich, of
New Brunswick, the owner of the
other machine which figured in the
accident. The charges are atrocious
assault and battery, caused by driv-
ing a car while in an intoxicated
condition, and malicious mischief,
caused by the damage to the ma
chine owned by Rich. The papers
have been issued to Peter Schwei-
kert, of the prosecutors office, who
will serve them.
NEW MARKET, May 24:-The
road committee of the New Market
Grange has been increased from
three to five members in order to
obtain new methods for the Upkeep
of the P~iscataway and Raritan
township roads. The members are
still dissatisfied with the continued
method employed in the repairing
of county roads. The committee
consists of Messrs. Frank O. Nelson,
Lewis d. Walker, John r. Hadley,
Paul d. Hawkins and G. Parker
Runyon. The committee solicitS
cooperation to better the local coun-
ty roads and is now considering the
posting of roadside signs unless
drastic changes are soon made.