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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Work Putting Up Street Signs
on All Corners in Town to
Start Soon.
WILL COST ABOUT $4,000
WeIker Gets Job of Repairing
City Hall, His Bid Being
$2,200- Aldermen Meet.

Contracts for the purchase ana
placing of street signs and repair
ing the city hall were awarded last
night by resolution, at an adjourned
meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
More money was turned over to the
snow removal fund and arrange
ments made for bond issue to
meet the expense incurred in max
ing renairs to the city hall and plac-
ing the street signs. All aldermen
were present with the exception of
Alderman John j. Clark, who was
i'll.
The contract for the manufacture
and placing of street signs was
awarded to Joseph n. Early OF New
York. The contract calls for total
of 460 signs at $19.65 each. The
signs are to be eight feet high and
anchored in the ground. depth of
three feet in bed of concrete. The
aldermen will insist that the work
OF placing the signs be given to local
men.
The signs will be placed on every
.reet corner in the city, no matter
what section. On Smith and
State streets the signs will be placed
on either side of the street, diago-
hally across from each other. while
on all other streets but one sign VIII
be placed on corner.
Charles f. Welker. contractor or
this city, was awarded the contract
Tor the repairs to the city hall, The
contract price is $4,000. Mr.. Wei
ker was the lowest bidder for this
work. The repair to the city hall
will be carried out according to the
plans of Architect John II. Dayton
In order to raise money to meet
the cost OF the street signs and re-
pairs to the city hall, two ordinances
were passed for bond issues. BY the
sale of bonds. $4,000 will be raised
TO pay for the street signs and $4,000
raised to meet the bills for the re-
pairs to the city hall.
1t was found there was not enough
money in the snow removal fund to
meet the demand made for the re-
1oval of the recent snow and $1,000
additional was turned over to thai
account.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
THIEVES Who TOOK
BONDS FROM SAFE
KNEW COMBINATION
ST 900 in Liberty Bonds and Large Amount OF Cash TAX
en- From Board Room of High Schoo--lnside Job, is
Belief - School No. 2 is Also Entered and Much
Damaue Done Police at Work on Both Cases.

Convinced that someone on the
'inside" is responsible and all evil
dence leaving no doubt that it was
the work of amateurs, presumably
young boys, the police are working
on the robberies that were commit
ted some time last night when the
high school and School No. were
entered and Liberty bonds amount
ing to almost $1,000 and several
hundred dollars in cash were taken
from the safe in the Board of Edu-
cation room. II there are other
losses they have not yet been dis
covered and will not be known until
the teachers of School 2 and the
principal of the high school have
made an investigation.
One of the janitors. entering the
high school this morning, seeing
chisel on the floor of the principals
Office, called the superintendent,
who, in turn. summoned the police.
The search showed that the safe in
the board rooms had been ransack-
ed, one strong box ripped out and
two others removed, the desks and
tables pried open and the office of
Principal Kleinhans, which adjoins,
unharmed except the desks and
table rummaged through as far as
is known. The strong boxes were
found on the floor of the janitor's
room, in the basement, smashed
open, with papers and documents of
all kinds lying scattered about. A
closet in the room had been forced
and the two chiseis, which had been
found earlier in the principals office.
| the only articles removed.
Several little compartments in
I the safe had been broken and splin-
] Il. The hAfnra frnn
! door.
The entrance of the robbers is
what was puzzling the police and
the school authorities this morning
for while there is some evidence
which at first looked substantial
further investigation caused the
doubt which is now in the minds OF
\ those who are working on the case.
A small piece of glass smashed
out of a window in the south corri-
/ dor made hole with diameter of
about two inches directly in front of
+ the latch. Glass lying on the outside
/ Of the building and on the inside
makes it uncertain as to whether
I the pane had been smashed from
+ the hall or the outside. II was pos
sible, however, that the latch was
unfastened and the window raised,
l but the latch was fastened when the
investigation was made this morn
| ing.
The certainty that the crime was
committed by someone who knew
the school is evidenced by the fact
that it was known where the tools
are kept, that the robbers were ac-
quainted with both the principals
Office and the board room, and that
escape was made through a side
door in the least publicly exposed
part of the building. the robbers
knowing that the doors could all be
opened from the inside. and thus
not attempting to leave through the
window, if the school was entered
that way.
Investigation of the papers show
ed that $3.50 worth Of the second
issue of the Liberty bonds, and $500
j worth of the third issue were taken
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Irres community Work

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb. 26.-Tne
developments Of the community
center was urged by Col. B. Sey-
mour Bullock. of South Bend. Ind.
before the community center section
of the National Educational asso-
citation. His topic was The Cham
ber of Commerce as a Promoter ot
Community Centers."
I'VE can't fool nature" he said.
"hy offering the adolescent girl an
embroidery class or PRAYER meeting
especially for young ladies' Every
normal girl wants the society of the
young man and she is going 20 hav~,
il. You must not quarrel with her i
God saw Mt 10 sew such strange in
gradients in her making.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26

while 500 worth OF bonds which
were with the others were left un-
touched. The bonds all belonged TO
the various schools of the city which
had purchased them during the war.
The cash losses as far as Is known
are s147 in an envelope belonging
to Secretary Crowell, and more than
$50 belonging to the fire depart-
ment. Fifteen cents which the sup
erintendent had put in a small box In
one of the desks last night was taken
Several dollars worth OF stamps.
some money in an envelope ana
other documents we're disregarded-
Three signed checks. one of which
belonged 10 one of the teachers and
amounted TO about 5000 were also
left untouched.
superintendent Shull. upon enter
ing Principal Kleinhans' office found
a roll OF bills amounting to $3.50 In
full view on the center desk. The
bills had been put in the safe the
night before and apparently carried
into the adjoining office and 1orsot-
ten.
Outside the window OF the south
corridor are the footsteps OF one man
running close to the north wall OF
the court which is almost entirely
nlQuE0 NACWs A4@t "
dow. however, is quite a few feet
from the ground and there are no
traces of more than one person or
any ladder which might have assist
ed the robber to enter. A few pieces
of muslin, apparently used as
handkerchief, were found beneath
| the window.
The safe in the board room was
apparently opened through know
ledge of the combination for no
marks are evident while the entrance
was probably made through the door
of the principals office.
The damage done in School No.
is undoubtedly the work of minors.
The building was entered through
a glass door in the basement. APP
parently nothing has been taken, al
! though none of the teachers were
present TO claim any effects which
they may have left. Wanton de-
\ struction was evident in the Office OF
/ Miss Emma MacWilliams. who is the
! principal. The clock on the desl.
/ was smashed even to the point OF
/ tearing out the works and pulling
I off the hands. Ink and glue were
purposely strewn over the desks
while the contents of the drawers
! and closets were ransacked and
strewn in all directions.
Robbery Reported.
/ Lieutenant Andrew Jensen recciv
ed report from Dementri Lopez. Of
/ $50 State street. last night. reporting
/ the theft of a suit of clothes valued
at $40, a gold watch. gold chain
/ and fountain pen from a closet in a
room at his home. The robbery was
! committed sometime before 4
o'clock in the afternoon the man re-
ported.
Citizens Asked to Aid
Chief Niels J. Tonpensen stated
this morning that he requests the
citizens TO keep a sharp lookout for
chicken thieves. and TO protect their
coops. so that the thieves cannot
get their loot so easy. The chief
reports that his men are working
hard in an effort TO catch the thieves
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
RETURN AUTO IN
BOOZE HOLD UP

nv Evening News STAFF Correspondentl
NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. 26;-
The three cars held since the liquor
holdup at Kingston and murder OF
two men. about two weeks ago VIII
be turned over 10 their owners.
County Detective Ferd David has
announced. The car owned by Felix
Arnold and John Smith, wrecked al
the Hillside crossing of the Lehigh
Valley railroad near Newark. was
turned over today, and the other
autos will also be turned over TO the
respective owners.
The county detectives viii hold
the cushion of the back seat in the
Cadillac car. together with broken
glass, robe and floor covering. These
things have blood marks and finger
prints which may aid the detectives
County Detective David is quite con-
fident of satisfactory results shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
START FIGHTING
NEAR PANAMA
Formal Declaration of War
Between Panama and Co.'S
ia Rica Not Made as Yet
[Bv rhe Assoelated Press. ]

PANAMA, Feb. 26-Hostilities
have begun by Panamans and Costa
Risans authorities near TOGO. it
is said in unofficial advices. Off
cial confirmation is lacking. Formal
declaration of war had not been
made up until last night.
A general exodus of Costa Ricans
from Panama is taking place while
many Panamans in Costa Rica are
trying to reach Panama. Chief in
terests centered around the .ques-
tion of arms. 1t was believed the
U. S. government held several
thousand rifles for the Panaman
government and it was supposed
the volunteers would be armed with
them.
1t was learned at the United
States legation that some rifles
taken over from the Panaman gov
ernment following the signing of
the Hay-Varilla treaty were re-
turned. and more than 1900 of the
guns were sold at public auction
in 1914. A large number were
given to the Panama consul in New
York for disposal in 1916.
While it was stated in official cir
cles that Panama was disturbed
over the situation the government
had determined TO settle with Costa
Rica without Intervention of the
United States and would purchase
sufficient arms from private con-
Germs if they were not available.
An interesting stage results from
Costa Rica occupying terri
tory under the arbitration decision
of Chief Justice White which was
| handed down in 1914 while the
| United States had by virtue of treat
les guaranteed the territorial integ-
rity of this country. The Panama
government claimed that the de-
| cision contained a clause to the ef-
| feet that if his awards should not
be accepted by both parties the ter
| ritorial status would reverse to con-
ditions laid down by the decision
| rendered by President Loubet OF
| France. 1t is under the latter de-
cision that Panama claimed the land
which Costa Rica seized.
1t is known the Sinclair oil in
terests have been conducting drilling
I operations in the same general local.
| ity where concessions have been
/ granted a British concern by the
| Costa Rican government.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Probe Auto License Case

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 26:-
The prosecutors Office is working in
an effort to learn. how license plates
n. j. 1882, issued for a Ford car,
came to be used on a G. NJ. C. truck.
Harry Nussbaum, one of the deputy
sheriffs of the county, noticed a
truck towing the G. NJ. c. car on
Georges road near the Red Line
tavern. The latter car had been on
Dire and attracted the attention of
the deputy sheriff. The matter was
burned over to the county authori-
Ties and the driver of the towing
truck was ordered to put the G. M.
=, truck in a garage. The driver of
Q towing truck is not known, but
II is said that the truck may have
come from Perth Amboy. The de-
tectives learned from Trenton that
The plates were Issued to George
Richards of Newark for Ford car.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
A. F. OF |. ACTS ON U. S.
MOVE MADE At MINES

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26-The ex-
ecutive council of the American
Federation OF Labor met here today
to consider the action of the gov
ernment in prosecuting officials of
the united mine workers for alleged
violation of the Sherman antitrust
act.
William Green, secretary of the
miners union, and one indicted at
indianapolis, issued a formal statc-
ment declaring that if union officials
were guilty of conspiracy the gov
ernment itself is a party thereto"
because the miners had been subject
to government regulations and con-
troll for the last three years.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
DENNY CONFERS
WITH HARDING
Secretary of Navy to Talk
Over Policies With the
President
ON BUILDING PROGRAM
Hoover Arrives in Washington
Today and Confers With
Secretary of Commerce.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Feb. 26.-
Edwin DENLY, of Detroit, once an or
binary "gob." recently a sergeant OF
marines, and unless the official slate
of the coming administration is over
thrown, secretary of the navy to be,
talked over naval policies with Prssi.
dent -elect Harding today in con-
ference that was expected to finally
seal his appointment to the cabinet.
1t was understood the discussion
rarged all the way from Mr.. Den
py's qualifications for the post TO the
naval building program, which the
present administration has recon-
mended and which MIR. Harding has
asked the Republic an congress to
carry out.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
CHARGE MAN DROVE
AUTO WHILE DRUNK
[Bv Evening News Correspondent.


NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. go
Driving an automobile while under
the influence of liquor is an offense
which necessitates considerable at
tention, in the opinion of RECORDER
Charles f. Tindell of New Bruins
wick, for the case of Joseph Mister
of Monmouth Junction, who was ar
rested last night by Patrolman Ge-
loney and Roundsman Cox. A hear
ing has been set down for Tuesday
night at 7.30 o'clock, and his car
has been held as security for his
appearance.
The man was arrested at the cor
ner of Throop avenue and Sedan
street. and although the city physi-
clan would not declare the man to
be. intoxicated, he did state that the
man showed the effects of having
been drinking. A small black hand
bag with bottles. presumably con-
tainers of liquor he had drank, were
found in the car.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Man Victim Sleeping Sickness Here ehen Plans Civic Work. Aldermen Award Two Contract
Man, Victim of Sleeping
Sickness, Dies Following
Eight Weeks of Illness

One death OF encephalitis-lethar-
gics. (sleeping sickness) has been
reported to the city health authors
ties. the victim being William II.
Johnson, twenty-seven years old, of
IL Broad street. employed at the
Perth Amboy Dry Dock as ship
caulker. Mr.. Johnson's death yes
terday followed an eight-weeks' ILL
ness from the disease. He is sur
vived by a widow and one child.
Funeral services will be held at his
late home tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Wilbur Westcott off,
ciating. Interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
According to records available at
this time. there have been several
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
PAY IN FULL.
GERMANS TOLD
French Get Ready for Inva-
sion = Marshal Foch Hur-
ries to London.

LONDON, Feb. 26-All indica-
tions here today are that France is
planning a swift armed invasion of
Germany in case the Berlin envoys
to the forthcoming conference carry
out their threat of fatty rejecting
the reparation demands Of the Allies
In support of this it is announced
that Marshal Foch will arrive here
today to consult with Premier Bri-
and of France and Sir Henry Will
son, Chief of the British STAFF. He
conjunction with this, attention is
called to an authorized interview
with BRAND in which he said:
France made all possible sacri-
fees in the Paris agreement, but she
will listen without prejudice if Ger
many has proposals to make con-
cerning methods of payment. And
France viii accept them IL they are
reasonable.
But il Germany comes moaning
that she has nothing in her purse
then that purse will be opened, for
cibly. il necessary. to see whether it
is empty. or otherwise it will be rec
ogrized as a fact in international
life that a people may attack, pill
iage and burn and. il arrested. sim
ply say we very SOAiN Aidb VIC
are not in position to pay"
PARIS, Feb. 26.-While the AM
erican vote has not been submitted
in the council of the League of Ma
tions, since Thursday. private con-
versations between the members
have been in progress. with view
to finding a way for giving satisfac-
ton to the Washington government
without trespassing on the Peroga-
tives of the allied supreme council.
DIR. Wellington Koo, Chinese men,
ber of the council, has been active
in these conferences. 1t has beer
decided that the consideration ot
both the series "A" and series ',B'
mandates shall be postponed unit
later. Meanwhile the United States
may, If it sees fit. send representa-
tive to confer with the council re-
garding the points at issue.
1t appears impossible for the coun-
ell to take any action regarding the
allotment of the Pacific islands un'
der the series of mandates unless the
allied governments consent to have
the matter taken. out of the league
councils hands.
The session took up various ques-
tions regarding the free city OF
Danzig.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
SOLDIERS BONUS BILL
IS REPORTED TO SENATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-With
the tax provision eliminated the SOL
diers bonus bill was reported to the
senate by the finance committee.
The bonus would be payable Jan. l,
1928. The question of taxes TO meet
the cost of the bill was left for the
next congress. Aside from striking
out the tax provision the committee
made little change in the bill.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26

cases OF the disease in this city,
South Amboy. Roosevelt and keas-
hey. These cases all occurred dur
ing the years 1919 and 1920. follow
ing the influenza epidemics. AL
though there were several cases in
this locality. only two deaths from
other in April.
At the Office OF the Board of
Health this morning, 1t was stated
that this disease is not reportable
in the State of New Jersey or this
city. although the local department
had known of the case. 1t was also
learned at the health Office, that as
far. as known there are no other
cases in the city at the present time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Man Is Missing

By Evening News Correspondent.l
KEASBEY, Feb. 26.-Frank La
bance. thirty-eight years old, of
Rogan's corner. has been missing
since Washington's birthday, when
he left his home to go to Perth Am
boy to obtain parts for a stove. Be-
fore leaving home. Lebance told his
wife that he was not feeling we'll and
that he intended to visit DIR. j. q.
Wilson while in this city. Lebance
had about SIPS with him when he
disappeared.
Why he should have left home is
a mystery. as it is said his home was
always happy and he thought a great
deal of his wife and two children.
1t is thought by relatives that Le-
bance has partly lost his mind and
wandered away. Officer Scholer of
the Woodbridge police is working
on the case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Governor selects Appointees.

BY Evening News Correspondent.J
TRENTON, Feb. 26.-According
to reports from Jersey City, the
home of Governor Edwards, he has
decided upon the names he will
send to the senate for places on the
Interstate Bridge and Tunnel Com
mission. He will rename It. Albeus
Adams, of Montclair. for five years,
to succeed himself, NJ. Gallagher, OF
Camden county, to fill out the unex-
pired term of the late Richard 7.
Ceilings, of Collingswood, and
Charles Stevens, of Cumberland
county. succeeding Daniel F. Hen
erickson. of Gloucester county. for
a full term of FIVE years.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
TIFLIS AGAIN IN HANDS
OF RUSSIAN B0LSHEvIkl

CoNsTANTINOPLE. Feb. 2s:--
Tiais, capital of the Republic Of
Georgia. is again in the hands OF
the bolsheviki. The soviet forces.
reported in recent advices TO have
occupied the Tifis arsenal, later ex-
PEELED by Georgians, are said 10 be
reentering the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
e. S. Ship is Ashore

NEW YORK, Feb.26.-The United
States shipping board steamship
Texarkana. from Bremen TO New
York, reported by wireless at 5
O'Clock this morning. that she was
ashore at a point ten miles west of
Fire Island. The coast guard cutters
Gresham and Merritt and tug were
sent TO her assistance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
No Cause For Alarm

Chief Tonnesen admonishes the
several heads of Jewish families OF
the community who have been in
receipt of anonymous letters. TO pay
no attention 10 communications.
which the chief claims. are Moth
ing more than boys trick. These
letters with a Washington stamp on
their envelopes. enclose a small
square of cardboard each, all OF uni
form size upon which are written
You will die tonight" The letters
are all addressed in the same
handwriting. Several complaints
have already been made. but the
advice of the police department IS
to disregard the missives en-
tirely.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Hnnrsr I'm Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Herbert
Hoover arrived here today from New
York and went into conference with
Secretary Alexander. TO discuss the
affairs of the department of COM
commerce.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
Tifis is Evacuated

PARIS, Feb. 26:-Announcement
that Georgia forces evacuated T1fits
was made by the French foreign
Office today.
revolutionary COMMITTEES has
been formed at .Tifis and the Georgia
government has been installed ar
Tucais. $50 miles northwest OF
Tifiis.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
snow Being Removed

[By Evening News STAN Correspondent.J
NEW BRUNSWICK Feb. 26-
Members OF the road gang of the
county patrol started yesterday re-
moving the snow banks along the
trolley lines from Metuchen to
Perth Amboy. These men employ
ed by the Board of Freeholders. are
doing as good work as the state
highway men. The read from New
Brunswick to South Amboy. and
from Plainfield to Metuchen has al
ready been cleared ny the freehold
ers' men. the entire width of the
road.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26
krupps to Build in South America

BUENOS AIRES, Fob. 26:-Con-
firmation of Berlin report that the
concession granted German indus
trial interests in the province of
Llanquihue by the Chilean govern
ment are held by the Krupps is
given in the Herald of this city. 1t
lays the Krupps will build the larg-
,st steel and munitions plant in South
America and work will begin i'm
nediately.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-02-26

Meeting OF Knights o. Golden Eagle
will be held at Eagle Hail. 10 o'clock
sharp Sunday. February 9th. 1921 AL
members are requested 10 attend the fn-
neral Of eur late brother. Mr.. johnson
Funeral will he held from his late r.st-
denee n Broad St signed
WILLIAM sCHAEFEH.
1ss-1-,s-lt. Nohis cA1sG {
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Fire at City Hall

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Feb 26-
Fire which broke out in the city
hall late last night. caused damage
estimated at $500. 600. Many vaiu-
able records were destroyed.