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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
NINE CANDIDATES GET
FIRST DEGREE IN K. OF C.

San Salvador Council, No. 200,
Knights of Columbus, at it's meeting
last night conferred the first degree
of the order on nine candidates and
made further arrangements for the
carnival and lawn fete to be held
on the club grounds in High street,
September 81 to 24.-Past Grand
Knight Richard f. White, chairman
of the two excursions of the council
held with st. Mary's parish, reported
that the sum of $4,000 was realized
from the two affairs.
Editor Mccoy. of the Columbian
News, was the speaker of the We
ming. He gave an excellent talk on
the order and what it had been doing
during the past several years. Dis
trict Deputy John J. Quinn, in the
absence of Chancellor John Burke,
with Grand Knight James A. Murray
and the other officers of the council
were in charge of the degree work.
The carnival and lawn fete to be
held next month will be along the
same lines as the event held last
but on a much larger scale ac-
cording to the announcement of the
committee in charge of the arrange
There will be numerous at
fractions and there will be dancing
night of the affair. There will
be a band within the grounds and
an orchestra will furnish the music
for the dancing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
AVENUE
PAVING BEGUN
Work is Started on SeWaren
Road From Bridge to
Port Reading

The paving of West avenue, Sc
warren, has been begun and work
will continue until completed, ac-
cording to a statement made yester-
day afternoon by Freebooter Walter
g. Quakenbush, chairman of the
roads committee of the Board of
Shareholders. The paving operations
will include the entire length of the
road from Woodbridge creek bridge
to Port Reading.
Last spring claims were made by
the freeholders that sufficient funds
for the paving of the entire stretch
were not available and a compromise
including but half the road was sug-
gested in settlement. The proposed
action aroused protests and culmina-
ted in a series of hearings and meet
ings, at all of which it was stated
freely that the freeholders could find
the necessary money provided they
were so inclined. Continued agita-
ton by the Perth Amboy Chamber
of Commerce and residents of Perth
Amboy, Woodbridge, Sewaren, and
Port Reading finally brought favor
able action by the Freeholders and
the paving of the entire stretch was
authorized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
MRS. |. 7. MADSEN IS
BADLY BURNED BY EXPLOSION

Mrs. I. II. Madsen, of 159 Rector
street, was burned about the face
and head yesterday afternoon when
a gas heater she was lighting in the
cellar of her home exploded.
The heater had been recently IN
stalled and it is believed that Mrs.
Madsen, in attempting to light the
pilot light, was w of the fact
that the gas cock was fully open. The
noise of the explosion was so loud
as to be heard throughout the neigh
borhood. Mrs. Madsen managed to
drag herself to the top of the cellar
stairs where neighbors who a
rushed in found her. DR.. j. G. Will
son and DIR. John l.. MacDowall were
Immediately called.
The explosion was n of SCOT n
smoke rather than flame, a fact
which saved Mrs. Madsen from more
serious injury. Her face is black
ened and her eyes affected, although
not as seriously as was at first fear
The doctors in attendance believe
that she will be fully recovered in a
week or two and that no scars will
result from the injury. Mrs. Millard
Boughton. a neighbor, who was for
merly Miss Rose Bolke, a trained
nurse, offered her services imme-
diately and is assisting in the care
of the patient.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
FILE PETITIONS
IN WOODBRIDGE
Several Contests Assured at
Primaries - Republican
Club Holds Meeting &
IBy Evening News Correspondent

WOODBRIDGE, Aug. 26:-In
view of the fact hat the number of
polls are doubled in Woodbridge this
year., making twelve polls in all. it
was decided at the meeting of the
Republican Club in Masonic hall last
night to suggest to the county COM
mittee that the number of members
from this township be increased,
thus making the township repre-
sentatives one man and one woman
from ea-h poll. 1t was alb decided
to have a municipal committee con-
sisting of two men and two women
from each poll. The county commit
tee will be asked to act in an advis-
DRY capacity to the municipal COM
mittee.
September 27 was announced as
Urinary day and candidates were
notified that all petitions must be
filed by September 6.
A meeting will be held next Thurs
day night which all women of the
borough are requested to attend.
This meeting will probably be held
in Masonic hall. Joseph H. T. Mar
tin acted as chairman and w. A.
Gillian as treasurer at last nights
meeting.
A number of petitions of Republic
can CdnuluateS IOr ONCE nave Deen
filed. Candidates have been an
nounced for the posts of committee
men-at-large, assessor, ward COM
mitteeman and road supervisor.
Arthur A. Deter has announced his
candidacy for committeeman-at-
large, having started to circulate his
petition, while Howard r. Valentine
is also a candidate for the same
office. For assessor Robert A. Hirner
is in the field. Carl R. Chase, Will
liam d. Hoy and George Lufberry
are in the running for the posts of
committeeman from the fl t, second
and third wards respectively. 1t is
not known whether Mr.. Hoy will
have opposition in the second ward
but it is understood that candidates
from Sewaren and Avenel will seek
the nomination for committeeman
from the third ward.
George Blum, appointed by the
present township committee to fill
the unexpired term of William Cof-
fey, who died In January, is seeking
the nomination for road supervisor
for the next term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
BOOM
IN METUCHEN
Looks Like Bitter Fight Be-
tween Democrats and Re-
pubIicans of Borough
lRy Evening News Correspondent

METUCHEN, Aug. 26.-It is prob
able that the Republican party here
will complete their slate of candi-
dates for the coming election at
their meeting on Monday night. This
action will be taken providing the
Democratic leaders fail to endorse
two Of the candidates put up by the
G.. o. P. leaders. The Democrats of
the borough are scheduled to hold
a meeting tonight.
At a session of the Metuchen Re-
publican Club last Thursday night,
the G. o. p. slate for the coming
election was completed with the ex-
ception of two offices, assessor and
councilman. The Republicans were
willing to endorse a councilman and
an assessor put in the field by the
Democrats, providing the latter or
g~anization would endorse a council
man and collector put forward by
the Republicans.
1t is said the Democrats will not
endorse the Republican councilman
and collector. If this is the case,
the Republicans will place their own
candidates in the field for the other
council office and assessor, and the
borough will have a complete tick
ct fight this November.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
MARIE %GESSBERGER IS
BRIDE OF FENBY SCOI

The marriage of Miss Marie Cess
berger, of Brooklyn, and Fenpy w.
Scott, of this city. took place yester-
day at the home of the pride Inc
Ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Frederick d. Neidermeyer, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church OF THIS
city. .
The bride wore a gown OF White
crepe de chine, and carried an arm
boIiouet of white roses. Miss Savina
Gessberger. her sister, was brides
maid, and wore pink. George Grosch
was best man. Following h cere-
mony there was a reception Tor n
guests. Fred Ritter and Robert war
ter. of this city, were among those
present.
Upon their return from a wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Scott will make
their home at 1T State street. MT:
Scott is the Boys Work secretary OF
the local Y. NJ. C. A. and is well
known here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
POSSIBLY NO BURLESQUE
SHOWS HERE THIS SEASON

The Harvest Time, burlesque
company which was scheduled to
open il the Majestic theatre here on
September 2, will not appear for h
present at least. According to an
announcement made today by Will
liam j.. Counihan of the firm of
Counihan and Shannon, owners of
the Majestic and Strand theatres
here and the Plainfield theatre in
Plainfield, there is a possibility that
no burlesque will be played in the
theatres belonging to the firm this
season.
This is due to the fact that the
Columbia Amusement Corporation,
whose shows Counihan and Shan
non book for their theatres are now
playing Under the open shop policy,
and as these houses are unionized
from top to bottom they find it i'm
possible to book the performances.
Should some agreement be reached
between the Columbia Amusement
Co. and the unions. Mr.. Counihan
has given his assurance that the bur-
lesque shows will be booked for his
theatres.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
BRANDON CASE
! NOT FINISHED
His Attorney to Ask for New
State aW- Wife Contin-
ueS Her Fight

In making public the last letters
written by Geo. II Brandon just be-
fore he was el~ectrocuted in the New
Jersey state prison at Trenton Tues
day, +. Goldenhorn, Brandon's at
torney, declared he would have o
bill introduced in the legislature
next winter providing that a new
trial may be granted a convicted
man at any time when new evil
dence is found which a judge thinks
is sufficient. The law of New Jersey
reads that an appeal on such
grounds must be taken within six
months of conviction.
Brandon in his letters to his wife
and attorney vigorously protested
his innocence and urged that the
fight to prove him guiltless be con-
tinued.
Frank P. McDermit, the lawyer
who defended Brandon at his trial.
did not file an appeal, although
Brandon's wife says she urged him
to do so. and told him of new evil
dence. The six months had expired
when Goldenhorn was asked to take
the case by Mrs. Brandon.
j. A. H. Hopkins, of Morristown,
N. j., chairman OF the executive
committee of the Citizens Union of
New Jersey, wrote an open letter to
Governor Edwards, severely critl-
cising the Governors refusal to in
terfere in the execution. After re-
counting some the details the letter
continues:
HE. (Brandon) was convicted on
the fimsiest evidence. His original
lawyer has already been disbarred
for improperly trying the case. The
efforts of Mr.. Goldenhorn who sue
ceeded him, to put his evidence be-
fore the courts have been frustrat-
ed by the extraordinary New Jersey
statute prohibiting the submission of
evidence, no matter how vital, I'M
less it is presented with in six
months after conviction.
Under peculiar technicalities of
the New Jersey statutes and under
the power vested in you as its Chief
Executive, you alone possessed the
power to stay this horrible proce-
dure. You failed to do so. You. by
your acts, or your failure to act, in
this particular case, have left an in
delible stain upon the reputation of
the state of New Jersey"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
BODIES
MAY AFFILIATE
A. F. of L. Resumes Negoti-
ations to Join With Inter-
national Federation

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 26.-The
| executive council and the American
| Federation of Labor, has resumed
| negotiations with the international
Federation of Trades Union with a
view of reaffiliating the American
labor movement with the European
organization.
The council had a report from
President Samuel Gompers, stating
be had forwarded to Amsterdam
headouarters of the international, a
communication urging that organl-
zation to take steps at once to mod
ifv it's policy in order that American
labor may cooperate with it in the
future.
'HThe particular purpose of u
writing is to suggest that we en-
deavor to reach points of contact n
~ nossible. agreement rather than TO
attempt any harping and unneces-
sarv adverse criticism, so tnat the
legitimate purposes, which we as
sumo we have in mind in conn mon
NAV be consumated, that IS an IN
ternational federation OF traue
unions in fact as we'll in name;, that
we may Jointly use our united infiu-
ence and power to protect and pro
mote the rights and interests OF inc
toiline masses of the whole world.
The federation some time z
from the international pc
cause of alleged revolutionary actiV-
tiles and system of fees. since tne
a number of communications nave
been exchanged and finally all ne
qotiations were broken off. The feu-
GRAFTON convention at Denver APP
nroved the stand taken by the coun-
Gil. but instructed 1t to resume ne
gotions with a view TO reach4hS
some basis of affiliation.
Bunji Suzuki, of TOXIC leauer VI
the Japanese labor movement, mas
Samuel Gompers, presiuen'
the American Federation OF La
bor that il will be difficult to get
the .Japanese government to place a
Ia bor representatives on its commas
TO the disarmament conference
in Washington. The cablegram sent
TO him asked that he request that a
Ia bor representative be allowed 10
the commission.
Twill work upon your proposal,
think realization hard SAID
Suzuki's message. "Please prevail
upon YOUR government to allow
to Japanese government.
Suzuki's cable was in reply to one
sent him by Mr.. Gompers on July
20 urging him to prevail upon the
Japanese government to have
represented on the commission.
Mr.. Gompers also sent a letter ex-
planning the purpose of having labor
represented.
The invitation to the japanese
labor leader is similar to those sent
to labor leaders in Great Britain,
and Italy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
REJECT RULING MADE FOR
OVERTIME ON THE RAILROADS

CHICAGO, Aug. 26.-Rules gov
erning payment of overtime rates
promulgated by the United States
Labor Board last week to supplant
overtime rules of the national agree
ment covering shop crafts employees,
were rejected as "unjustified' by a
conference Of regional executive
boards of the railway employee de-
partment of the American Fedora
ton of Labor today.
The letter was sent to all locals
referring to the result Of a three-day
conference just concluded.
by no conceivable line of rea-
soning," the letter said, can deci-
sion 222 (the labor boards rule de-
sion) be justified and this body de-
clines to accept it,"
All union members were ordered
to remain at work pending further
action. The letter stated that it was
best to wait until the labor board
issue further orders before taking
a referendum vote.
The letter, however, notified all
members in time Of peace, prepare
for war"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
VALHALLA LODGE PLANS
FOR INITIATORY DEGREE

District Deputy Grand Master
Schuster, of Elizabeth. came here
last night for a visit with Valhalla
Lodge No. 275, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, at its meeting IN
Odd Fellows hall Noble Grand
En- Jensen was i'll the chair and re-
ceived the visit Or. Plans yer made
for starting the season degree work
by comforting the initiatory degree
at the peXt meeting, which will c
eur IN the first of next month. Ar
engagements were also made for 4
Past Grands Night" to be he'd
Thursday night, September s. At
this time all past grands will occupy
the chairs at the meeting. There
viii be a social time followed with
refreshments,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
BANDITS
WITH BOTTLES
Shopman and Wife Near
SomerviIIe Have Battle
With Gang in Store

SOMERVILLE, Aug. 26.-Philip
Babob, fifty years old, keeper of a
small confectionery store near the
Western station of the Philadelphia
e Reading railroad, four miles south
east of this place, aided by his wife,
routed four hold-up men who tried
to rifle his cash register last night
after n of the bandits had shot
Babob through the back, fracturing
his shoulder blade.
Babob told the police that a youth
entered his store and called for a
bottle of pop. When Babob opened
the cash register to make change
of a dollar proffered in payment the
pop purchaser ordered him to throw
up his hands. AS the order was given
three other men. all armed with re-
%volvers, entered and started for the
money drawer, one of them firing a
shot, w%ounding the storekeeper.
Babob staggered backward, then
began bombbarding the intruders
with full bottles of pop from a case
near at hand. The first bottle struck
the leader of the robber quartet full
in the face. exploding. The man fell
and as his companions tried to drag
him from the store two more bullets
were fired. One shot narrowly miss
ed Mrs. Babob, who was descending
the stairs from her apartment over
the store. Embedding itself in the wall
close to her head.
Babob continued to hurl loaded
pop bottles at the bandits. Mrs.
Babob rushed to her husbands as
sistance. She stationed herself near
another case containing quarts of
ginger ale, and husband and wife
between them created a barrage of
heavy bottles under which the rob-
bers at last succeeded in dragging
their injured companion out Of the
place. They escaped in an automo-
bile, which had been left standing
near the store.
In the course of the malice one
bandit threw a blackjack at Mrs.
Babob, striking her on the arm.
When the attackers left the store
three of them were bleeding from
wounds caused by bursting bottles.
Mrs. Babob told Mounted Police
man Mason she saw a loaded quart
strike one of the men squarely in the
forehead. She said he reeled from
the blow and shouted to the others,
Lets get out of this hell hole"
Mounted and motorcycle police
took up the trail of the men after an
ambulance had been sent for to con-
vey Babob to the Somerville Hospi-
tai. When Mrs. Babob was offered
police protection in her husbands
absence she replied that all the pro-
Babob will recover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
PERSON PREPARING
NEW SCHOOL PLANS

John Noble Pierson & Son, local
architects have been employed by
the Board of Education of Keans-
burg to prepare plans for the erect
ing of one unit containing four
rooms of a sixteen room school
house at hat place. The unit is to
cost in the neighborhood of $40. 900.
The completed school will cost
$3.50, 900. The structure will be
built similar to the western type
with an open air auditorium. 1t is
said to be the intention of the board
of education to add a unit to the
building each year, until it is all
completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
IN THE SOCIAL o r
DANISH LADIES MEET

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Danish NJ. Z. church, held its regu.
lar monthly meeting at the home of
Mrs. Henry Jacobsen in Rector street
yesterday afternoon. Plans were
made for celebrating the silver we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Dixon,
of F'ords, on Thursday. Sept. 1. A
committee was appointed to COM
plete arrangements for the affair. 1t
was also decided to give $500 to the
official board for extension and re-
pairs of the church building. also to
give 500 to the Centenary Fund of
the church,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
GOTTA EMPLOYEES
HAVE OUTING TOMORROW

The first annual excursion and
outing of the employees of the At
lantic Terra Gotta Company. of the
three plants in this section will be
held tomorrow with a sail up the
Hudson as far as Forest View Grove.
The steamer Nassau, which has been
chartered for the occasion, will leave
from the city dock at $3.50 o'clock
tomorrow morning. The outing will
be for the employees of the Totem
vile, Rocky Hill and Perth Amboy
plants, with their families.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
ASK that LOCAL MANS
SENTENCE Be REDUCED

[By Evening News Staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. &C.,
Application for reduction of the six
months sentence imposed upon
Frank Magyar, of Perth Amboy, fol-
lowing his conviction two months
ago on charges of subordination of
perjury. was made in the quarter
sessions court this morning by Sen
ator Thomas Brown, counsel for
Magyar. The application was
made on the ground of i'll health of
the prisoner and Judge DAILY sus-
pended decision until next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
MRS. PEEL SURPRISED

The Ladies' Society of st. Paul's
church met yesterday at the home of
Mrs, Frank Pfeil in Commerce street.
The affair was a surprise party ten
dered Mrs. Pfeil in honor of the
twenty-fifth anniversary of her mar
riage, which is being celebrated to-
day. A social time was enjoyed by
the members present and refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
LODGES

Deputy Supreme President
Blume of the Order of Owls for the
states of New York and New Jersey
is expected to be at the meeting of
Perth Amboy Nest, No. 1927, tonight
at Eagles Hall. Worthy President
John ]. Mcbride will be present to
extend the welcome to the distin-
guished visitor and to the many
members who are expected to be on
hand for the reception.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
SENATOR FAVORS
TRADE WITH RUSSIA

(By The Associated Press.1
NEW YORK, Aug. Ex-senator
France of Maryland, who returned
today on the steamship Rotterdam
after visiting Russia, said he was
firmly convinced this country should
open trade and diplomatic relations
with Russia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
American Electrical Expert Dies

TBY The ASsocIaTed FTeSs.
PARIS, Aug. 26-Peter Cooper
Hewitt, the American electrical ex-
pert and inventor. widely known in
scientific circles. died al the Ameri-
can hospital here last night. He
underwent an operation for abdom-
ina trouble, and was attacked by
pneumonia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
TO SWIM CHANNEL

DOVER, Eng, Aug. 26.-Henry
sullivan, of Lowell, Mass. who start
ed to swim the English channel from
Cape Gris-Nev, near Calais, to this
city yesterday, failed to accomplish
the feat. He was obliged to Jandon
the attempt after swimming for ten
hours and ten minutes when he had
reached the middle of the channel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
SALVATION ARMY
FESTIVAL TONIGHT

A coffee and tea festival led by
Captain M. Madsen will be held at
the Salvation Army auditorium in
Madison avenue tonight. An inter-.
esting program has been arranged
for the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
Perth Amboyan's Will Probated

Perth VIII TrUUdUcU
lBy Evening News Staf Correspondents
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 26.-
The will of Moses Maikoff, of Perth
Amboy, was admitted for probate by
the surrogate today. Under the
terms of the document a daughter,
Mary, is named as executrix of the
will. The witnesses are Adrian Lyon
and Margaret Mulligan, both of
Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
Statements and Plans POSTPONED

I BY Evening Ne-s Staff Correspondent.l
NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 26.-
There were no sentences imposed or
pleas made in the county court this
morning. All cases slated to come be-
fore the court this morning were put
over until next "Wednesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
Steamer Aground in Boston Harbor

BOSTON, Aug. 26-The steam-
ship City of Atlanta of the Ocean
Steamship Company inward bound
from Savannah. went aground on
Castle Island in the inner harbor
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
City Briefs

-Patrolman Frank Gunkel. the
traffic officer at Smith and State
streets, is back to duty again after
several days at home on sick leave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
PEACE TERMS REJECTED
BY IRISH REPUBLICANS
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