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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
ELKS CHARITY
EVENT SUCCESS
Good Sized Audience at Con-
cert will Now Spread
Christmas Cheer

Christmas cheer will be spread by
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4, Benev-
client and Protective order of Elks,
through the charity concert held at
the Majestic theatre last night for
those in dire need throughout the
city at the holiday The con-
cert was a decided success in every
way and reflects great credit upon
the committee in charge of the ar
rangements.
The program given by the Swedish
Glee Club OF Brooklyn was one of
high class order and was greatly
enioyed by the six hundred or more
who gathered at the playhouse. The
various numbers rendered in Eng
lish and Swedish were appreciated
by all. Carl Sylvan, musical direc-
tor, was forced to respond to en-
cores with each number given by the
club composed of twenty-five men,
bers.
Besides the numbers by the glee
club there was a musical act and
humorous selections by professional
talent furnished by the management
of the theatre. Just how much has
been realized from the affair could
not be determined because of n
number of tickets out among the
members that are not yet accounted
for. As soon as these are in and
expenses cleared the result of the
amount will be known.
Andrew Anderson. esteemed lead
ing knight of the lodge, chairman of
the arrangements. with his assist
ants will then play Santa Claus and
distribute the amount to those o
in need of help around the holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
WESTMINSTER GUILD
DISCUSSES ALASKA

Alaska" furnished an interesting
chapter from the missionary study
book The Unfinished Business OF
the First Presbyterian Church, last
night at the Christmas meeting oil
The Westminster Guild at the home
OF Mrs. Albert Hansen in Gordon
street. Mrs. William Hollenbach,
Mrs. William Fraser, Mrs. Virgil
ShuIl and Mrs. Lee Smith took up
the lesson and Mrs. Frederick Med
ermeyer related some of her person.
al experiences while in the Land OF
the Midnight sun" Rev. Frederick
Nfedermeyer. pastor of the church,
was the guest of the evening. Ex-
ceptionally delicious refreshments
served by the hostess Mrs. Albert
Hansen with the assistance of Mrs.
Lee Smith and Miss Florence Moore.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
NARS PRONLER
IN SMITH ST.

Because his suspicious were arous-
I'd by the flashing of a small pocket
light in the interior of the building,
fatrolman John Kurpiel layed in
wait In the rear of the cafe owned
by James Gerity at Smith street and
Watson avenu last night and caught
1 prowler as he emerged shortly az
ierward. The nan arrested by ON
Ser Kurpiel was John Chesmar,
twenty-five years old, who gave his
residence as Keasbey. He is held
1T police headquarters charged with
carrying concealed deadly weapons.
Officer Kurpiel took the man into
custody on a charge of burglary as
he came out of the saloon but the
owner of the establishment refused
10 press such an accusation and the
allegation had to be changed to car
sying concealed weapons. The ot1-
Ter searched Chesmar shortly after
making the arrest and found a 40
sallbre Colt automatic gun, together
With six packets of cartridges, upon
his person. Chesmar said he took
the u and cartridges from the sa-
Don.
The attitude of the owner of the
saloon in failing to press a charge
Of burglary against Chesmar wa
criticised BY the police department
officials this morning. 1t was con-
tended that failure to make charges
rendered it harder TO discourage
burglary, and that in view of the fact
that a storm of protest always goes
I'D when a burglar gets away with a
successful job, marauders detected
should be punished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
CLUB AFFAIR
BIC SUCCESS
Delightful Event Given at {.
Jersey Club Largest Crowd
of the Season

One OF the finest affairs in the
hlstory OF the East Jersey club, of
which james r. Mcclure is the
ress9Cnt. was held in the club rooms
4 High street. last night. The en-
aftainment committee consisting Of
Nathaniel Pierce, Andrew Wight
nd John Sohcld. had secured a
show. second to none and this
-.3gght forth round after round of
ppiause from the members. The
t.up rooms we're filled TO capacity.
The program. which was staged
: Skea & Armstrong. consisted of
n following artists: Betty North.
fHrry Crane, Walter James and
Douglass M~orgenson. The natu of
iAa Entertainment. which was clean
tGUm the beginning until the end.
Cas clever monologues, singing, etc.
Under the leadership of Mr.. Nc
CURE. the East Jersey Club is en-
loving great prosperity. Efforts are
being made to make the club the So
rial monument of the city.
A buffet supper was served at the
close of the evenings entertainment
which was a delightful event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
BIDS AND

Bids will be received by the Board of
Harbor Commissioners of the City of
Perth Amboy. N. J., at the City Hall.
Perth Amboy. n. j., December 3Oth. at
s o'clock, p. NJ, for the removal of two
frame buildings. situated in the rear of
the main brick building. on the City p5cK
property on Front Street. this City.
The contract will be awarded to the
highest bidder. All wood and frame ma
terial is the property of the Contractor
and must be removed by him and the
place cleaned up. free from all rubbish
and other material in connection with
the buildings, not later than March LIST.
1922.
The boiler, masonry or iron work with
steam pipes. belongs to other contractors
and is not included in this proposal.
For further information, the different
bidders may apply at the office of the
Dock Master. Mr.. A. J. Kelly. No. 332
ront St., Perth Anboy n. J.
WILLIAM f. VAN PELT.
President.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
PERSONALS

Bernard -Greenbaum, of the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania, is home
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adoiph Greenbaum. of High street,
FOR the Christmas vacation.
j.. S. Taylor has returned to his
home in Jutland after spending q
week with his son. J. Il. Taylor and
family Of Market street.
Harold Evans, former boys physi-
cal director at the local high school,
who is taking a post graduate
course at Springfield College, is
spending some time here.
Alton J. Roth. Of Jefferson street,
was the guest of friends in Garwood
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sanford, of
Norfolk, Va. were guests of Mrs.
Virginia Sanford, of Broad street, for
The past several days.
Mrs. Clarke II. Kuhns, Of VIII
mington, Del, is spending several
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Madsen, of Meade street.
Mrs. Kuhns was formerly Miss Edith
Madsen.
J.. Frederick Walker. Jr.. Of Mass
achusetts Tech. arrives tomorrow to
spend the Christmas vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph +.
Walker, Of Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
search PAPERS
Of THE MAYOR

lien Mayor William c. Wilson
eaed his office at 1870 Smith street
morning he discovered that
desk had been ransacked and
sers strewn all about the room.
N first appearance it was believed
u a robbery had been commit
but a search of the papers
wed hat nothing was missing.
.e mayor is at a loss to under
sland the motive of the person or
ersons who searched the desk, I'M
iass it was believed that the aver
ages of the recent police examine
Ions were in the desk. These, how
eyer, had been placed with the other
si5y papers in the city hall.
The matter was reported TO the
police department by the Mayor
inc also to the Chief Burke Detec-
live Bureau, which concern has
bfices in the same building with the
mayor. An investigation of the at
lair is now being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
Kent-Suouder

Miss Zoe Stouder. of Brooklyn,
N. Y, formerly OF this city, was
quietly married at a pretty home
weddinT yesterday afternoon to Wal
ter Kent, of Jamaica. L. L. The bride
was attended by Miss Marie Lee. also
of Brooklyn and the best man was
Norman G LaBrcc, Of this city, an
uncle of the bride. The bride wore
a gown of Harding blue and car
ried pink rises. She was given
away by her mother, Mrs. G. Samp-
son After the ceremony a dainty
wedding supper was served TO the
guests am5ng whom were people
from Brooklyn, Jamaica and this
CITY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

During the first nineteen days of
this month, less than 1000 auto
mobile licenses have been issued. ac-
cording to Max Gibian. the local
agent for the motor vehicle depart
rncnt.
1t is estimated that at least 5000
licenses will be issued by the local
Office this year. AT the present time
the staff of clerks employed by Mr..
Gibian to take care of the license
applications are sitting idle. wait
irg for a to come in.
Mr.. Gibian estimates that unless
People get busy and obtain their
licenses at once there will be in the
naighborhood of between 5000 and
1900 persons disappointed on New
Years day when they find they can
not obtain a license for their car.
Preparation are being made for an
elaborate Christmas party to take
the place of the weekly story hour
at the library Thursday afternoon
Miss Elizabeth Oliver and Miss
Frances Hauce will be in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
new PROPOSALS MADE
BY FRENCH DELEGATES
Continued from page -

1t was expected that the session
would be he'd Thursday. Lord Lee,
it was understood as head of the
British admiralty. would present the
British ca.e in a carefully prepared
statement dealing largely with tech
meal features. Arthur j. Balfour,
head of the British delegation, prob
ably will fellow. discussing general
phases of submarine warfare.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
Have Gard Party Tonight

The weekly carl party OF the
Cataolis Daughters Ct America to-
night in the knights of Columbus
home will be the las. party until the
New Year. There Will be no party
in the week intervening between
aristmas and New Year and for this
reason, a large crowd is expected to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
OBITUARY


Miss Ida LuckenbiII. formerly OF
this city, dad Sunday at Red Bank.
The funeral was held this morning
at IL o'clock from her late resi-
dence and the interment a in
WOGdbriGge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
NendeII-Nllns

Mr.. ana Mrs. George T.. Mills. OF
Market street, announce the mac-
9cEe OF their daughter. Daisy. 70
Earl Martin Wendell, which took
place yesterday afternoon at 4
stclock at 2f4 Bay Seventh street.
Bath Beach. Brooklyn. ". Y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
What MAYOR Says

Mayor William C. Wilson. today in
discussing the appointments to the
police force last night. said he had
established a passing point in the
examinations at eighty per cent. and
that the names Of those receiving
marks above this point were only
considered by him in making the
appointments. In making the APP
pointments. he said, he tried to con-
slider the nationality and the fitness
Of the candidate for the position.
The parentage Of those receiving
the appointments was pointed out
by the mayor to be as follows: Three
Danish, three Irish. one Polish. one
Slavish. one Italian and n Hebrew
Out Of the ten men appointed, the
mayor said that seven were ex-serv
ice men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20
ALDERMEN CONFIRM NAMES
OF TEN POLICEMEN
Continued from page -

Gratis agreed to vote in favor OF
spending $1,000, 900 for the reser-
yoir as long as the Republicans
would vote for the Appointment
of the nine patrolmen named by
Mayor Dorsey.
The fifth ward alderman claimed
that the appointments had been Ia
bled. and that the resolution i
spend S1,200,CO0 for the reservoir
was put owe to obtain some infor-
nation from the water commissions
ers, but after a session in the Jurors
room, the Republicans agreed to vo1e
for the police appointments and the
Democrats voted for the reservoir
resolution.
Alderman-at-Large Waster and Al.
dermen Anderson and Riedy denied
ever making any deal with Clark.
Alderman Waters also denied the
knowledge # having taken part in
any deal in this connection.
The Republicans claimed the po-
lice appointment resolution was not
voted for because there were nc
funds available to put them on al
once, but that after the session in
the jury room during which Alder
man Clark called up Mayor Dorsev,
the date of appointment was
changed to May /. Alderman Clark
declared that throughout this clos
ed door session 1t was argued that
TO police appointment would mean
no reservoir adoption
The vote on the appointments fol-
lows: Sofield, Anderson, Riedy and
Wester, for; Waters passed, and
Clark and Patten against.
Alderman Clark later introduced
a resolution preventing the placing
of any new patrolmen or police wo-
man on duty until funds are avail
able to pay them. Alderman Patteu
seconded this motion.
Alderman Waters, chairman OF
the finance committee announced
that there is about $2,SOO in the
police fund, while Alderman Clark
claimed that at the beginning of last
nights meeting there vas between
$500 and 5000 in this fund, and af-
ter the payment of bills for which
vouchers We're ordered drawn last
night, about $3.50 was left.
1t was pointed out by Alderman
Waters hat an emergency note foI
5000 was floated early this year 10
be used for the payment of a police
bonus, and that about 81, 200 OF this
amount is left. Alderman Sofield, OF
the police committee, and Comptrol-
Ter MorgensOn also furnished opin-
ions in this matter.
Mr.. Waters declared that although
a Democrat, he had been placed in
an embarrassing position by Mr.
Clark's motion, and hat although
he would like to vote for same. as
a man he must vote against it.
The vote on the motion was: For
Patten and Clark; against, SOfeld
Waters, Anderson, Riedy and Yves.
ter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

Joseph w. Marsh, president of the
Standard Underground Cable COM
pany, was present at a meeting of
the local city council last night when
the matter of the new siding for
this organization was brought up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

Marriage licenses were recently is
sued TO the following persons: Jul
Illus Ihnat and Lydia Ola Valyi; Jo-
seph Tilbor and Rebecca Blatt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

"Just in time for Christmas" said
Mayor William C. Wilson today, as
he began signing $25 checks that
will go to 210 firemen of the city
as their compensation for the past
year. Each hose company has twen-
ty men who are eligible to receive
this sum and the engine and hook
& ladder companies each have thir-
ty ELIGIBLE men. Over $4,000 will
be paid to the firemen in this man
ner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet in the library auditorium
tonight at 1880 o'clock. Members
are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

The physical committee will meet
at the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight at 1880
O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

Chief Niels j. Tonnesen wishes to
endorse the warning issued by Agent
Max Gibian in regard to the obtain
ing of new license plates by motor
lists before January /, 1922. In ac-
cordance with the order published
by the state commissioner. the chief
says the local police rigidly en-
force the rule that no cars will be
allowed to operate with the old
plates later than IL o'clock midnight
on December 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

About 500 members Of the Hebrew
/ paternity Society, the oldest jew
igb organization in Perth Ambos
are looking forward to the fifth an.
riyersary of its reorganization to OF
held at the Y. NJ. III. A. Christmas
night. 1t is expected that about
fifty new families will be initiated
at this time. The events will in
Guide entertainment, a dinner and
dancing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

The Lincoln Engine Company is
planning al extensive celebration in
commemoration of It's 40th anniver-
sary. The affair will be held on
Thursday right, recember 30. at s
o'clock in the fire holte on State
street. Burton Moore is chairman
of the committee arranging the
event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-20

The final nomination and election
of officers of Violet Rebekah Lodge
No. Sc. odd Fellows, will take place
tomorrow night.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
George A. Johnson
Back From India

George A. johnson, formerly of Pal
isade, but just fresh from a five-year
stay in Bombay, India, where he has
for nine years been holding highly
responsible position with the Standard
Oil Company, breezed into the village
last week to the happiness of his many
friends. He is an uncle of the ]. F.
Pennell children, who are at present in
Maine. Young Johnson is looking the
picture of health and prosperity, and
many who saw him speak of his dis
tingue appearance. His hair is now
very gray, almost white, though he is
only about thirty-two or Whereabouts.
He has recently toured almost all of
the European continent, besides going
through Egypt. He expects to remain
in America at least a year before con-
sidering another term of residence in
India. In the earlier days of Palisade
Mr.. johnson was associated with all of
the social life and town sports and
was one of the star basketball and
baseball players. His welcome to Pal
isade was most cordial, and his friends
hope he will come often and linger a
long while.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
Persian Bread Has Many Uses.

At Kasvin, Persia, British patrol
base, we were lodged in empty wards
Of the military hospital, writes Mary
e. Griscom In Asia Magazine. Our
provisions had almost given out by
this time, and we were reduced to
Persian stone bread. So far as I
know, only the coeonut and the bam-
boo serve more purposes than the
flaps Of Persian bread, which are
about two feet long, one foot wide
and a quarter of an inch thick. If it
Is raining, the Persians use them on
their heads as umbrellas; and if it is
sunny, as parasols; in winter, they
wrap the flaps around their shoulders.
If they do not need them for protec-
ton they roll them up and carry
them under their arms. In the hos
pitfalls they spread them out on empty
beds to dry.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
The J. M. Hunters
Happy in Calf.

Mayor Spencer D. Baldwin, of
Hackensack, writes that he and his
family paid a visit to Superintendent
John Hunter and wife while in Los
Angeles and found Pop" as well as
ever and just as full of pep" Mr..
and Mrs. Hunter formerly lived in
Englewood and Palisade and are the
parents of DIR. G. f. Hunter, of Grant
wood. The elder Hunter was one Of
the old guard of the Hackensack
Lodge of Elks and told Mayor Baldwin
to kindly remember him to all the
boys.
Eve had a splendid visit with Mr.
and Mrs. Hunter. Both look the picture
of health. We are having a fine trip,
and the weather is fine. However,
Hackensack looks awfully good to me-
"They call this Gods country, but
there are a lot of devils in it looking
for your money" Mr.. Baldwin said
Hackensack Record.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
Hit By Trolley;
Dies in Hospital

Walenti Smagalski, of 21S Twenty
third street, West New York, was hit
by a south bound Palisade car, No.
2067, operated by Owen NJ. S. Herman,
of Sixth street, Fairview, Sunday
night. The accident occurred between
Wheeler and Main streets, Cliffside, at
II % p. m.
Captain Borrell and Officer O'Brien
of the Cliffside police, arrived at the
scene and Smagalski was taken to the
North Hudson Hospital ON the same
car that struck him. At the hospital
it was found that internal injuries
had been inflicted. The man died al
1 10 a. m. Sunday after he had given
his name and address to the at.
PENDANTS.
Motorman McKiernan and William
Dempsey, the conductor, were placed
under arrest under the charge of man.
slaughter. They were released later
on bond.
In statement to the police, motor
man McKiernan said that he did not
see the man on the track until he was
but a few feet away.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
Newark Mayor
Candidate for Gov'r

Jersey City politicians received the
surprise Of their lives when the Ba,
yOnne Democratic Club outing yester.
day proved to be coming out" party
for Mayor Alexander Archibald of New
ark as candidate for the Democratic
nomination for governor of New Jer-
sey in the election of 1922.
In the absence of Commissioner A.
Harry Moore in California as state
representative to the national conven-
ton of the Elks 1T appears that either
a march has been stolen upon him or
some party leaders took this as an oc-
casion to let him slide gradually out OF
the position as candidate.
Everywhere, on the boat and at the
picnic grounds at ROTOR Point on Long
Island Sound, Mr.. Archibald was
greeted with much handshaking and
such expressions as 'I'm glad to meet
you, governor or "HowdB, governor u
were heard frequently.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
TAUGHT LESSON BY HUNGER
Good Story G How Franklin Was
y Converted to the Idea Of Fish
as Human Food.

One day Benjamin Franklin-James
Parten tells us in his Life of Ben
jamin Franklin"-was on sloop
which was becalmed on certain
island. The sailors, as is still the Gus
tom when a ship is becalmed, amused
themselves by fishing. Franklin wit
messed the catching of the fish with
regret. But soon there came to tanta-
lize his nostrils a most alluring odor
from the frying pan. So, as Franklin
used to tell the story, he went over
his reasoning again to see if there was
not flaw in it.
1t occurred to him that when the
fish were opened he had seen smaller
fish in their stOmachs.
"Ahw said Franklin. eff you eat
one another l don't see why we may
not eat you'll"
So Franklin dined upon the fish
very heartily, and thereafter ate what
others ate. When telling this story
Franklin ended with an observation
which is often attributed to Talley-
rand, but which we are assured was a
familiar joke with Franklin. This
was:
$50 convenient a thing 1t is to be
reasonable creature, since 1t en-
ables one to find or make reason
for everything one has mind to dol"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
Paul Brady Gets
Brooklyn Offer

Paul Brady, who graduated from
Brown University this summer, is rest
ing for a brief period preparatory to
selecting some permanent line of work.
He spends part of his time at the
Brady farm and is playing ball with
the Brewster, n. Y, team week ends
incidentally, Paul was offered berth
on the pitching staff of the Brooklyn
National League recently. Wilbert
Robinson sent one of his best scouts
to Providence, who saw him in action,
and at once made the offer. There is
no doubt but that he could have made
good, but Paul says that baseball that
is not purely of the amateur kind has
no appeal for him. When the Pali-
SADIE team was at its best and Paul
played here was the time in the life
of the sport he looks back to with the
most tender recollections. The Brook
lyns miss a good man when Paul
Brady passes up professional ball.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-07-23
LEUN FRASER,
N. J. Gave $398,341
to Near East Relief

Newark, N. j., July 20.-New Jersey
contributed $393,341.14 to the Neal
East Relief, Inc, for the fiscal veal
ending July /, according to the report
announced today by Frederick Ere
linghuysen, state treasurer of the or.
ganiZatiOn.
The Sunday schools alone in the
state contributed $53,940.59.
Following is report by counties
Atlantic, $9,14O35; Bergen, $50, 467.70
Burlington, $6,S21.66; Camden, SILL
4O0.39; Cape May, $2,94S.55; Cumber-
land, $4,9S1.S4; Essex, $72, 263.32
Gloucester, $5,669.32; Hudson, $15,-
1878; Hunterdon, $S,12694; Mercer
$19,2O434; Middlesex, $9,69S.16; Mon
mouth, $1O,40S.O7; Morris, $12,39671
Ocean, $2,16S.62; Passaic, $1S,6SS.42
Salem, $2,140.13; Somerset, $5,337.32
Sussex, $2,43655; Union, $3s,416.44
Warren, $2,995.93.