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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
DOINCS IN CTTYS SOCIAL CIRCLES
NOVELTY DANCE BIG
SUCCESS AT Y. M. H. A.

All plans and preparations have
been completed for the Japanese
formal novelty dance TO be given
under the auspices of the Y. w. H.
A. on the night of Tuesday, April s.,
in the auditorium of the Y. M. H.
A. The hall will be completely trans
formed with Japanese lanterns, and
balloons suspended in mid-air while
oriental rugs, covering the side walls,
japanese rugs and draperies will
add to the effect which the members
intend to produce. A lattice work
of cherry blossoms and other Japa-
nese flowers will transform the bal
cony into a pretty bower while the
main feature of the decoration will
be a fountain in the immediate CEN
ter of the hall with baskets of flow
ers overhanging. The dance pro-
grams will of course favor the
Japanese and the novelties will in
clude a lantern dance, a balloon and
Japanese besides numerous others
which are to be announced later.
The committee have been assured
that the original Len Eiek's Castle
House Orchestra, OF New York,
which consists of five pieces. will be
on hand not only to play for the
dancing but to entertain at intervals
with dance and song. Mrs. Isaac
Alpern heads the list of patronesses
which includes Mrs. Isaac Esberg,
Mrs. NJ. S. Goldberger, Mrs. John
Margaretten, Mrs. Jacob Sheyer
| Mrs. Hyman Wedeen, Mrs. Adolph
| Metzendorf, Mrs. Louis Kreiels-
heimer and Mrs. Harris Edelstein.
These are the complete arrange
ments as announced by Miss Jennie
Wedeen. who heads the committee
of young women preparing for the
event which includes the president
of the Y. w. H. A, Miss Rose Sa-
carny, Misses Maize Trainman, Dora
Fine, Dora Margaretten, Nettie We
deem, Lillian Polkowitz, Theresa
Kreielsheimer, Ada Schwartzstein,
Bertha Edelstein and Gertrude Low
enkopf. If all details mature as ar
ranged at a meeting of the commit
tee at the home of Miss Anna Metz
endorf. Wednesday, night, the occa-
sion will surpass any event ever
given in the Y. NJ. H. A. auditorium.
Tickets are selling rapidly and al
though the number is limited these
may still be purchased from Gener-
al Secretary Nussbaum at the Y. NJ
H. A.: from Mrs. Isaac Esberg OF
from any of the Y. W. H. A. MEM
bers. The proceeds will be used to-
ward the erection of the new Y. M
H. A. building.
All of these plans filed busy
committee meeting after which the
hostess served a dainty luncheon 10
the members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
HOPE TO CHECK REVOLT
Of GERMAN "REDS'
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their efforts to avert further Com
munist disorders. Following the
first outbreak of violence in many
Saxon towns there came yesterday a
period of comparative quiet, but
officials proceeded on the theory
that new outbreaks might come at
any time.
Forces OF police were ready. and
1t is believed clash with the Com
munists is imminent.
Organized labor seems not to have
left it's support to the revolutionary
movement. and although there have
been a few threatened disorders, the
authorities have prevented an or
ganized strike.
Communists who occupied the
Blohn and Voss ship and dock yards
at Hamburg have been elected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
ALDERMEN TO ACT
IN BUS DRIVERS CASE

Edward Matteucci of Smith street,
bus driver arrested recently by
Traffic Officer John Durham for
violating the traffic ordinances, was
this morning paroled by Recorder
Harold E. Pickersgill and his case
referred to the judiciary committee
of the Board of Aldermen. The bus
driver was informed that the next
time he comes into court for an
automobile violation his fine will be
three times as heavy as a usual
traffic violation penalty. inasmuch
as he was paroled on two occasions
without fine being imposed.
Two other bus drivers also were
arrested by Traffic Officer Durham.
the complaint in all three cases be-
ing for stopping their bus on the
crosswalk at the corner of Madison
avenue and Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
TWO SLIGHTLY HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENTS

Two men were slightly injured in
automobile accidents yesterday,
neither person needed the attention
of a physician. according to the re-
ports received at police headquar-
ters. j. F. Flanagan. of Eliza 18th,
received slight injuries when a car
he was driving collided with truck
belonging to the Santini Moving and
Express Company driven by James
Junis, at the corner of Market
street and Watson avenue yester-
day afternoon. The Elizabeth car
was also damaged. Patrolman
Michael Fitzpatrick received the re-
port of this accident.
Michael Dobo. OF 262 Davidson
avenue, was run into and slightly in
jured by an automobile driven by A.
Pellegrine. of 29S Washington street
at the corner or Watson avenue and
smith street last night. According
to the report of OfficerFitzpatrick
the man was stepping from the curb
when the automobile struck him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
COUNTY NEWS
tBy Evening News stan Correspondent

(By Evening News Stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. Marcn 25.-
County officials continued in their
efforts yesterday to collect the fines
due the county which have never
been paid.
Alex Kartenski. of South River,
who was fined $50 and placed on
probation was yesterday turned over
to the sheriff, he promised to pay
his fine at once.
Wood Eiker. of Sayreville. who
was fined $25 on an assault and bat
terry charge in 1914 and had paid IS
of the fine, has been out of the state.
and just returned. He paid the bal
ance.
John Foango, of Cliffwood, who in
1911 was fined 5000 for the illegal
sale of liquor yesterday paid the $50
balance due the county.
Alfred Fulton. of New Brunswick.
wko was convicted in 1913 on an as
sault and battery charge and fined
$25 and paid $40, completed the
payment of the fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
CITY BRIEFS

More than three hundred men,
oers including guests composed of
their wives and lady friends, were
at the re-opening of Junior hall last
night under the auspices of the Jun
ior club. Dancing which began at
o'clock continued until late hour.
The music for the dancing was fur
1ished by Kemmerer's orchestra. The
arrangements for the affair were
under the direction of the house
committee of which Fred Dambach
is the chairman. The affair was a
success.
The Boerd of Trustees of the
Ft Baptist church will hold a
sfr i:ii n sst-ng at .;e home of
harles a:asrn, 135 brighton ave-
nue.. Saturday night.
An important meeting of Perth
Amboy Nest No. 275, Order of Owls,
Is scheduled to be held tonight.
The election of officers of Court
Standard No. Ill, Foresters of
America. took place Wednesday
night.
Lawrence Lodge No. 81, Odd
Fellows, expects TO confer the third
degree at its meeting tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
Many at AUXILIARY session

The largest attendance since its
formation marked the meeting of
the Women's Auxiliary of the Amer
lean Legion Wednesday night in the
auditorium OF the public library.
The auxiliary will take charge of the
sale of poppies on Memorial Day in
this city. The poppy is the flower
OF the American Legion and on this
day the women will sell them in
honor of the boys who fought and
died for their country in the recent
world war. disqualification work
was discussed and plans were made
to assist the members OF the local
post in handling the bonus claims.
Various members volunteered to as
sist on certain evenings and Satur-
day afternoons Of each week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
5 STOLEN AUTOS
ARE RECOVERED
Prosecutors Detectives Clean
Up Auto Stealing Cases.
Cars Were Sold, it is Found

fly Evening News stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 25:-
With the murder cases out of the
: way members of Prosecutor Joseph
T.. Stricker's detective force yester-
day turned their attention to other
cases and succeeded in recovering
five stolen automobiles. The county
detectives expect before long to
show up another fence" that has
been dealing in stolen cars.
The cars, all of which were recov-
cred in this city, were stolen in New
York during the latter part of last
year. The cars, it is claimed, sub
sequently came into the possession
of Joseph Young, of South River,
who County Detective Ferd A. David
believes to be fictitious, and were
later in possession of Chester Lev
inc, who lives on the outskirts of
New Brunswick but has disappeared
since the start of the investigation.
One of the cars, a Buick stolen
from George Engle of 40 Concord
session of Mike Farakas, of 299
Nelson street. This car was pur-
chased in good faith, Farakas hav-
ing bill of sale from Levine.
David Politzer, of 269 Nelson
street, also purchased a Dodge tour
ing car from Levine and exhibited q
bill of sale. This car was stolen
from Arthur Aranow, of 1,190 Bed
ford avenue, Brooklyn, according
to data furnished by Paul s. Muir
ply of the Underwriters Detective
Bureau, who is assasting the county
detectives.
Another car, an Anderson, was To-
Gated at Levine's place of business.
the New Brunswick Wrecking Com
pany, and was being operated by
friend of his. Alfred Wilkins. DIR.
Major Gordon of III Canal street,
New York being the rightful owner.
A Buick car also was located by
the detectives at Levine's place. but
the rightful owner has not been To-
Gated.
An Oakland car. claimed by the
county detectives to be a stolen car,
was found in possession of Peter
Pinhook. of 270 Burnett street Pin
hook claimed he purchased the car
from Esak Drater. of 262 Burnett
street, last July, and Esak Drater
claimed he purchased the car from
Levine.
There are other machines being
searched for by the detectives and
thought to be in this vicinity. State
Motor Vehicle Commissioner Dill is
intently watching the outcome of
the county detectives work, and 1t
is possible that the licenses Of any
drivers taken into custody in con-
nection with the theft of these cars,
will be revoked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
ARCHBISHOP To !
Be NAMED SOON
Bishops of Baltimore Province
Will Meet in Secret Con-
CIaye to Discuss Matter.

BALTIMORE. March 25-Balt- :
moreans probably will continue to
call the gray home at Charles and
Mulberry streets. the cardinals res
idence for a great many years. bat
persons versed IL Catholic church
affairs. believe it is likely to be a
long time before house win claim
another cardinal. as there are two
American cardinals now, and bota
in the East.
The throne in the cathedral upon
which Cardinal Gibbons performed
the functions OF his high Office since
receiving the red hat in 1856. will
be divested Of its brilliant hanzinFs
OF cardinal red, and will be draped
with the deep purple Of an arch-
bishop.
The bishops Of the Baltimore
province will meet in secret con-
ciave. and will discuss the candf-
dates for archbishop. Three names
win be decided on, and sent 10
Rome. The pope viii likely seler.
the next archbishop from among
these three bishops.
The names are Bishop William T.
Russell of Charleston. Bishop Mich
ael Curley of st. Augustine, and
Bishop Thomas Shahan. rector Of
the Catholic University.
Meanwhile the affairs of the Bal
timore diocese will be handled by
an administrator. 1t is understood
Bishop Carrigan, vicar genera .
would be named to this post by ths
diocesan consultor today.
: Preparations for the funeral nsx1
Thursday for Cardinal Gibbons wers
approaching completion today. Tbs
body of the prelate will remain II
| the chamber where he died unit
next Sunday evening when it will b.
taken to the cathedral TO remain II
state until removed to the crypt un.
/ der the chancel after final services
Mgr. Bonzano. apostolic deleEafl
at Washington, has been chosen Il
4 pontificate at the solemn requiem
mass on Thursday and ArehbishoT
j. ]. Glennon. Of st. Louis, who de.
| livered the sermon at Cardinal Glib
bons' golden jubilee in 1911, vii
| preach the sermon. Members Of tn.
/ diplomatic corps from Cathoil.
countries represented at Washington
and many high and national stat;
/ officials will attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
FEDERAL ACTION STARTS
ON MOONSHINE CHARGE

steve Novak, of IT'S Central
place, arrested by the local police
yesterday afternoon on a charge of
moonshining, having a still in his
possession, was turned over to the
federal authorities. Novak was
given in the custody of Fred w.
Stahlin, U. S. marshal, and Frank
Stack of the same address, taken
into custody as a witness, was dis
charged.
At the Novak establishment the
police found, fifteen quart bottles of
liquor, copper still and a fifteen
gallon barrel of mash, all Of which
was taken as evidence. The raid
was conducted by Lieutenant Detec-
tives John HUFF and Joseph Gutow-
ski.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
GEORGE DEPEW FOUND
DEAD ON DOCK HERE

George Depew, fifty years old. OF
EOS Washington street. was found
dead early this morning on the dock
of the New York Sc New Jersey
Steamboat Company in Front street.
Depew, who was a machinist en-
ployed at the plant of the United
Lead Company at Maurer, was last
seen alive about 10 o'clock last night
by Jahnar Towaner, of the fishing
schooner Stats lying at the steam
boat dock. according to his story to
the police this morning.
Towaner said he was going aboard
his boat when he saw the man,
whom he did not know, lying on the
dock apparently intoxicated. i
attempted to arouse the man am
to get him on his feet. Unable to
do this he said that he went out to
look for a policeman but failed to
find one. He saw the man try to
get up and thought that he was all
right. He then went to bed.
This morning when he got up
shortly after 6 o'clock the man was
still there. He got Patrolman Sea-
man who took charge of the body.
Coroner Hanson was notified and
he ordered Undertaken James j.
Flynn to take the body to his
morgue. 1t was later turned over
to Thomas F. Burke, undertaken,
who is arranging for the burial. The
dead mans clothing were soaked
with water, he having laid out in
the rain all night. He worked yes
terday and after receiving his pay
left the plant, it is said.
Depew was married and is sur
vived by his widow and several chill
dren. He formerly resided at Rich
mond Valley, S. l., where he was
porn. His, father and mother. Mr..
and Mrs. James Depew. and sister
at that place also survive him. Ar
rangements for the funeral are be-
Ding made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
ARRESTED FOR ATTACK ON
GIRL AND OPERATING STILL
IBy Evening News Correspondent ]


SOUTH RIVER, March Esd
ward Modzleslxy. of this place, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Of
ficer Meade to answer a charge of
an attack made on Margaret Braited,
eleven years old, of this place. Later
Modzlesky. after his arrest. was
charged with operating a still In
his home and violating the Volstead
act. The man is being held in the
county Jail to await the action of
the grand Jury.
The attack on the girl was made
Wednesday afternoon when her
younger brother and sister was
playing in a part of the woods a
distance from their home. Mocz-
lssky was riding his bicycle along the
Old Bridge road when he saw the
children. The cries of the children
caused the man to run away. bat
the tires on the bicycle had a Pc
cuiar tread and his movements were
traced on these roads until he was
captured In this place yesterday att
ernoon.
Officer Meade saw the man riding
on the bicycle yesterday and reces-
nized him from the description giv-
en- by the children. He attempted
to stop him, but on finding that
Modzlesky did not intend. to halt.
the officer gave chase and arrested
the man.. Modzlesky was brought to
police headquarters. where the three
children picked him mt as being
the man who made the attack on
their sister.
While the officers were in Modz-
lesky's home they discovered that a
ter gallon still was in full opera
ton, and at once made charges
against the man for having this ap.
paratus in his home and violating
the Volstead act. The man was
taken to the county Jail to await the
action of the grand jury and the
federal authorities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Pullen
and son. Van, of Water street, left
yesterday to spend several days
with the formers mother in AS
bury Park.
Miss Ruth Ware, of Gordon street.
was the guest of Miss Anna kuteher,
of Metuchen. yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester j. Bartlett
and children, of Water street, left
this morning for Deposit, n. "
where Mr.. Bartlett's mother has a
summer home. Mrs. Bartlett and
children will remain there for the
next five months while Mr.. Bartlett
will return after the spring vacation
and join them in the early summer.
Victor Main, of Rutgers college,
has arrived to spend the Easter va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. v. w. Main. of Market street.
Miss Ruth Cheshire, of South
First street, left last night for a ten
days trip 10 Washington, d. c.
Miss Mary Fraser. of Wellesley
college and her classmate, Miss
Elizabeth Abbott, of Lynn, Mass,
have arrived TO spend the Easter va
cation with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Fraser. of First
street
Miss Emmy Roessler and Miss
Sarah Jones, seniors at Wellesley,
are spending the Easter holidays at
their respective homes in High and
Rector streets. Miss Roessler is en-
tertaining a guest from college, Miss
Mary Simpson. of Kentucky.
Minous Canon, of the Y. NJ. c, A.
college in Springfield. Mass, arrived
last night for the Easter vacation
at his home in Madison avenue.
Rodney Kleinhans. of Rutgers, is
spending the holidays with his pa
rents, Principal and Mrs. E.. H
Kleinhans. of Kearney avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauneey c. Bald
win. of Water street, are the proud
parents of a seven-pound daughter.
born at 9:45 o'clock last night at the
City hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
Gave People All the News


Seldom has any newspaper equal
ed the service given its readers by
the Evening News during the MUIR
der of Mrs. Edith Marshall Wilson
and the trial of her murderer,
George Washington Knight, who
has been sentenced to death in the
electric chair in Trenton during the
week of May 2. The record set by
the Evening News is one of which
1t is exceedingly proud.
From the time the negro, Knight,
was apprehended the Evening News
was able to give the details Just as
quickly as they occurred. This was
due to the fact that everything in
connection with the murder broke"
within a few minutes of press time.
The confession of the negro in the
Perth Amboy police station was TAX
ing place while the big press in the
Evening News building was waiting
to start the run of the last edition.
The dead line" had been reached
and the forms were Just about closed
on the first edition yesterday. when
word was flashed over the wire from
New Brunswick by the EVENING
NEWS staff correspondent that the
jury had brought in verdict. The
orders went out 70 the composing
room to hold oper the forms until
a bulletin could be written and set
SO that the people in every small
town served by the EVENING NEWS
would have first information of the
verdict in murder case that has
stirred the whole country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
Social Club Has Dance

The British and American Social
Club held their regular session OF
cards. games and dancing last night
instead of tonight in their regular
club rooms in Smith street. Coffee
and cake were the refreshments
served by the committee in charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Arrindell and Mr..
and Mrs. j. j. Lomax. As this was
the last meeting for the month of
March, a new committee was ap-
pointed to include Mr.. and Mrs
Bearman and Mr.. and Mrs. Davies.
and now that the Lenten season Is
over the club is expected to start the
social season With renewed activity
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
MORE ACTIVITY
BY RED CROSS
Americanization and Other
Work Will be Carried on
in This City.

Several favorable reports we're
heard at the meeting OF the execu-
tive board Of the Red Cross held at
the headquarters last night when
eight OF the members, including
Mrs Adrian Lyon. Mrs. John Sofeld.
Mrs. c. w. Naulty. Miss Persis
Snodgrass. A. A. Anderson, T. D.
Waring. Axel Olsen and Dr.. Charles
silk. were present.
The executive secretary, Miss
Snodgrass. told that a meeting had
been held in the afternoon which
was attended by people interested In
nutrition work who were informed
that a Miss Jewel, employed by the
Colonial Danes OF New Jersey in
their AmericaniZation work, will be
in Perth Amboy for three months to
develop the work along these lines.
and that there would probably be a
nutrition center at the Community
House. This work is sponsored by
the home bureau of the Department
OF Agriculture OF New Jersey and
the Red Cross.
II was reported for the production
committee. of which Mrs. Virgil
Shuil is the chairman, that two
meetings had been held in the Ii
brary at which surgical dressings
were made. The meetings are held
every Thursday from 2:30 to 5
o'clock and all women OF the com
munity are invited to lend their ef-
fort.
The motor corps made several
calls during the month with both
ambulance and station wagon. TAX
ing patients to sanitariums and hos
pitfalls and crippled children to clin-
les in Newark.
Mrs. c. w. Nsuty. chairman of
the nursing activities of the chapter.
| informed the executive committee
that a second class in home nursing
and care of the sick had been form
ed of the Italian Mothers Club at
/ the Community House and that
nineteen had signified their inten-
| ton of joining. Mrs. Mabel Fales
will be in charge and regular week
| ly meetings will be held beginning
I'll
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
allowances UNDER WAR
RISK WILL EXPIRE
TRy The Assoclated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Mili-
tary allotment and allowances un-
der the war risk insurance act, will
expire automatically July 81, Con-
troller Warwick, Of the treasury.
holds in a ruling made public today.
The ruling was based on the reso-
luton adopted by the last congress
repeating most of the war time acts.
War risk insurance bureau officials
were unable today to give accurate
figures concerning the number of
soldiers, sailors and marines allot-
ment which would be affected, but
they said thousands of men both in
the service at home and in the oc-
cupation were maintaining their
allotment to relatives and the gov
ernment was supplying an equal
amount.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
IRISH TO FIGHT UNTIL
END, SAYS MANNIx

ROME, Italy. March 25.-Arch-
bishop Mannix of Melbourne. Austria
liza. who arrived here yesterday from
England declared he is convinced the
Irish will fight to the bitter end
for their freedom.
Referring to the British govern
ment's hypocritical offers. the arch
bishop said yesterday the govern
ment had made a mistake in ignor-
ing the power. wealth and influence
of larger Ireland abroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
PnnuIar Club Meets

The Popular Club enjoyed a de-
lfghtful session at the home of Mrs.
Robert McHose, of Mcclellan street,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Eugene
Dieterly was the only guest and af-
ter the usual session sof cards the
hostess served refreshments. Next
week the club will met on Tuesday
afternoon instead of Thursday ard
Mrs. Charles Skidmore. of Brighton
avenue. will entertain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
Library Omen TndaN.

The library will be open today
until o'clock and will be closed all
day Easter Sunday.
A new collection of books, loaned
by the local post of the American
Legion, is now on the shelves for
circulation. The books include now
els. technical business and histori-
cal works and can be taken out un-
der the same rules that exist for
the library books.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-25
Move to Dismiss Case

lBy Evening News stan Correspondent.1
NEW BRUNSWICK. March rs
Attorney General Thomas F. Nc
Gran, of the state of New Jersey.
filed a notice in the county clerks
office yesterday that on April 5, in
the supreme court in New Bruns-
wick he will move to dismiss the
case against Henry ]. Horan. The
grounds given by the attorney gen.
eral for this action is the failure to
prosecute the case against Horan.