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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
TWO ARRESTS MADE IN
LOCAL LIQUOR THEFTS
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papers and pieces of cloth used as
corks.
Chief Niels J.. Tonnesen this nor
ing commended Officer Patten and
Detective Muska for their work in
catching these men, who have been
implicated in many cases in this city
and vicinity. They have been before
the court on numerous occasions,
and it is believed that they are out
on bail for parts they played in nu-
merous similar cases in this vicinity.
A re representative from the office of
Prohibition Enforcement Oficer
Demo. in Newark, called at police
headquarters this morning and took
the automobile and liquor found in
the posse ssion of Morrison and Spot
ford when they were arrested.
Attempted Robberies Reported
DIR. Charles I. Silk, of 80 Gordon
street, reported to the police yester-
day that his home had been entered
some time Wednesday night, but
nothing was missing. Entrance was
gained through a window in his
office, and the culprits ransacked his
office and rooms on the second floor,
but nothing was taken. Borak's
meat market was entered last night
through the front transom over the
door, but the cuAprits did not take
anything, a report to the police
stated. 1t is believed these culprits
are looking for money. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
LEGISLATURE To
QUIT TODAY.
Practically All Big Legislation
Planned Has Been Enacted
at Present Session.

10y evening NcWb
TRENTON, April 8:-Some time
today the 1921 session of the n
hundred and forty-ffth legislature
of New Jersey will reach final adj
journment with practically all the
big pieces of legislation accomplish
ed. The day was expected to be de-
voted mainly to routine with both
Houses grinding out new laws until
the hour for the falling of the final
gavels in each branch.
The House will close its work first
and proceed in a body to the senate
chamber, where the members of the
upper body will be waiting the word
from their colleagues that the as
sembly is ready to join with the
senate In sine die adjournment.
The 1921 session has been consist
ent with the record OF the legisla-
lures which preceded that OF 1920
in hat 1t will adjourn in the three
months period which is the life of
an average period of New Jersey
lawmaking. The 1920 legislature.
however, met off and on all Of last
year.
Reversing its action Of the other
day, the assembly yesterday passed
the bill which will add a number
of miles of roadway to the state
highway system. AS upon the pre-
vious occasion when his opposition
resulted in the bills defeat: MI.
Pierson, of Union. attacked the
He said the bill would add APP
prVximateIy 500 miles to the high
way system, making it in all over
1000 miles. In doing this every coun
ty gets in on grab" as he termed
it and many little by roads would
become part of the state system of
roads.
The governor has signed the fol-
lowing bills:
Senator Simpson, authorizes Jer-
sey City and other municipalities
to validate issue of bond for pur-
poses for which 1t had used water
revenues; Senator Runyon, de-
creased from 40 to S days time h
period in which notices are to be
served on poor overseer and board
of children's guardians of filing OF
petition under act to promote home
life for dependent children; Senator
Reeves. prohibits the use of liquid
substances other than the juice aris-
ing from tomatoes in the canning OF
tomatoes; Senator Brown. raises
salaries of prosecutors in Glouces-
ter. Warren and Somerset counties
from $4,000 to $500; Senator
Sturgess requires court clerks to
report to medical examining board
convictions of those ~practicing med
icine illegally; Senator Wallworth.
allows park commissions to devote
part of parks to athletic purposes;
Senator Whitney, appropriates 800
900 for legislative printing: Senator
Brown. permits supreme court to
fix pay of sergeant-at-afms: Assem-
blyman Corie, provides Tor m
provements t. inland waterways
and streams by joint action of two
or more municipalities; Assembly
man Pierson, amends chapter 295,
laws of 1920, to make 1t clear that
the condemnation act of last year
is only to apply to state agencies;
Assemblyman Eaton, provides for
the licensing and regulation OF
transient merchants and itinerant
vendors; Assemblyman butcher.
appoints commission on survey Of
institutions and insane tubercular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
PERSONALS

DR.. and Mrs. Heman Anderson
have returned to their home in
Market street after an extended
cruise to the West Indies and South
America.
Milton MacWilliam, of Cornell
University, Is spending some time
with his parents. MI. and Mrs.
Charles Macmillan, of Catalpa re-
nue.
Mrs. Fred Haney, of Lewis street,
md Mrs. II. s.. Hulse. Jr., of Brigh-
ton avenue, are spending the day In
New York City.
Mrs. Jens Thygesen, who has been
confined to her home in Hall avenue
for the past six weeks with a broken
arm, is slowly recovering.
Albert B. Cleaver, pianist, of
Smith street, left last night for
Memphis, Tenn, where he has &C
cepted a six months playing en-
gagement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johannes Koyen
have returned from their honey
moon and are residing in their
apartment on Madison avenue.
Judson Hubbard, of Cornell Uni
versity, is spending his spring vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr." and Mrs.
c. j. Hubbard, of State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
HUNGARIAN COMEDY
TOMORROW NIGHT

'Felho-KIari" is the name of the
Hungarian comedy drama, which a
number of the young people OF n
city will present tomorrow night l n
Columbia hall under the direction OF
John Moran, manager of the Hun
garian Daily News. tRehearsals have
been held for the past several weeks
at regular intervals and the first pre-
sentation promises to meet with the
expectations OF all who have pur-
chased tickets in anticipation OF the
event. The costumes, which 1t has
been necessary to procure from New
York. are most elaborate and the
emery has been arranged with
great care under the direction OF
Mr.. Moran. The AS includes a
number of the members of the
Daughters of Iona. besides several
Young men carefully selected by n
director in charge.
These include the Misses Eliza beth
Urban, Julia Szalka, Julia Papp'
Elizabeth Seeman and Anna Orovez
Messrs. John Moran, William ku-
csma, Stephen Gaspar. John Cszik.
George Sziligyi, Julius Gaspar,
George Jenei. Joseph Seeman. Lester
DAM. Alexander Madi and Andrew
Macy. The performance will be re-
peated on Sunday night, April IT,
for the benefit of those who are I'M
able TO attend on any other night.
Tickets have been on sale for the
past week and may be procured from
any of the members of the cast or at
the door on the night Of the per-
formance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
CITY BRIEFS

-Po Ambo Tribe No. 65, Inn
proved Order of Red Men, are look
ing forward to the annual state con-
vention of the New Jersey State
Tribe of Red Men to be held at
Trenton next month. Many past
sachems of the tribe are planning
to accompany the representatives to-
the state session. At a .pow-wow of
the tribe last night In the wigwam
the convention was talked over.
After the business session the enter
tainment committee provided some
vocal and instrumental music.
-Rebekah Odd Fellow lodges
throughout the state are planning
to receive the travelling gavel that
has been started the rounds of the
various subordinate lodges. The
gavel is now in possession of Clin-
ton Lodge No. IS, of Irvington, and
they have arranged to present 1t to
Union Rebekah Lodge No. 1 of
Orange Saturday night, April 16.
Violet Rebekah Lodge No. Sc. of
this city, who will arrange to receive
it here with honors when the time
comes, with a large delegation are
going to Orange a week from to-
morrow night to witness the cere-
monies attending the presentation
of the gavel. They will make the
trip from here by bus and anyone
desiring to go should notify the Sec
rotary of the local lodge.
An important meeting of Perth
Amboy Nest, No. 1927. Order of
Owls, is scheduled to take place to-
night.
Lawrence Lodge, No. 81. Odd
Fellows, will meet tonight at Odd
Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
MISS JOHANNESS THUGE
WEEDS ROBERT RHODES

For the first time this season or
even during the past year Our Saw
tours Lutheran church in State
street was the scene of a wedding
last night when Miss Johannes
Thuge, sister of Mrs. Carl Johannes,
became the bride of Robert Rhodes.
son Of Mrs. Susan Rhodes, of Pater-
son street. Rev. v. B. Skov. pastor
of the church. officiated at the cere-.
mony which took place shortly after
8 o'clock. Miss Elizabeth Jorgensen
played the wedding march as the
procession marched down the aisle
to the altar enhanced with ferns and
flowers, where the bride vas given
IN marriage by her brother. Carl.
Mrs. Rhodes made a charming
Spring bride in her white crepe de
chine dress and train. She wore a
rose point lace veil, caught in cap
effect with orange blossoms, which
gracefully fell over her train. Her
flowers were bridal roses arranged
In a shower bouquet. Miss Emma
Meshrow, as her bridesmaid and
only attendant, wore pink crepe de
chine and carried a pretty bouquet
of pink carnations. William Rhodes,
a brother of the groom, oficiated as
the best man.
after tHc WouuAhe
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Johannes enter
tanned at a reception at their home
in Madison avenue in honor of the
nuptials. The house was decorated
deliberately for the occasion and the
families and friends of both young
people were present to congratulate
them. Following the reception the
couple left on their honeymoon. The
bride was attired in a suit of blue
tricotine with hat to match. They
will reside in Virginia where Mr..
Rhodes has been employed for some
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
BROWN FIGHTS
MILK MEASURE
tBy Evening News Correspondent

tBy Evening News spohoeh
TRENTON, April 8.-One OF n
interesting debates on h floor OF
the senate yesterday. was produced
at the passage of the bill introduced
by Assemblyman Sexsmith, which Is
designed to fix a standard for evap-
grated condensed milk and to pro-
hibit the making of a combination
of vegetable fats and skinned milk.
The senate president left the chair
to oppose amendments offered Dy
Senator Brown, of Middlesex. the
changes proposed would have taken
the teeth from the House bill. ac-
cording 20 those who opposed them.
Senator Brown said that the mea
ure in it's original form gave h
Borden Milk Company a monopoly
of the condensed milk business, n
other ice have millions invest
ed in the manufacture of a food ar
ticle that is useful and wholesome,
although it is not fed to children.
Senator Simpson, OF Hudson,
charged that the amendment would
have the effect "of placing cocoanut
oil in the stomachs of babies" In
Hudson county, he declared, a great
many foreign mothers could not read
English, but If they could buy a milk
product several cents cheaper than
condensed milk they would do so
and give it to their children, being
unable to read the label mot to be
fed to children" Senator Allen, of
Salem, said the amendments were
vicious and would strike at the heart
of the dairy business in New Jersey.
The bill passed the senate with only
two votes in opposition. those OF
Senators Brown and Heath, of Mer-
Ger,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
POLICE NEWS

An automobile driven by Daniel
Dwver OF Laurie street skidded into
a pole at the corner Of Broad ano
State streets about 1880 o'clock n j
afternoon. The automobile was dam
aged, but the driver uninJured.
Philip Schwartz of PSI Watson
enu taken into custody yester-
day by Officer Frank Seiboth on a
petty larceny charge, preferred by
w, Cladek of IT'S Washington street,
has been paroled until wanted.
An assault and battery complaint
against Herman Fodder, manager or
Wagner's meat market on Smith
street, preferred by Joseph kuzma
of 532 Sayre avenue, was put or I'M
til Monday night, to allow the COM
plainant time to secure his Witness
es. The assault was made yesterday
and Patrolman Patrick Dwyer was
called into the store later to aid
Kuzma in getting his clothes. The
officer told the man to have a war;
rant sworn out. The warrant was
sworn on Feeder by Oficer Frank
Seiboth.
A report to the local police has
revealed that the grand jury on
April 1, failed to return a true bill
against a John A. Law OF Bloom
field and Vincent c. Leon of Brook
lyn, two men charged with embez-
element in connection with the ac-
tivities of the local Cooperative
store. The bail placed with the local
authorities by the men when they
were held for the grand jury by Re-
corder Pickersgill, was returned yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
MISSION SOCIETY
PLANS MEETINGS

The Foreign Missionary Society OF
the First Presbyterian church Will
begin the new church year with a
continuance of the interesting meet
ings which have been arranged un-
der the capable presidency OF MRS
G. w. Tyrrell. AS usual the execu-
tive board will have charge OF TINS
first meeting which will include n
usual instructive mission session fol-
lowed by an enjoyable social hour
with refreshments. The subject OF
the evening will be Africa and
there will, be numerous interesting
papers besides a letter from Mrs.
Harper, daughter of DIR. Mason. OF
Metuchen, who is now a missionary
in India. Special music has been
arranged and the committee is
confident of a successful meeting.
Mrs. John Sofield, first vice presi-
dent, is the chairman of the commit
tee which includes Mrs. Adrian
Lyon, Mrs. William Ramsey, Mrs.
Wilbur LaRoe, Mrs. Sidney Riddel-
storffer, Mrs. J. C. Divine and Miss
Leisa Henry. Everyone interested
in missions whether a member of
the society or not is invited to be
present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
PRAISES WORK OF SE|BOTH
WHO STOPPED INSPECTOR

There has been considerable talk
among the citizens Of this city and
vicinity in regard to the ecent call
ing of Motorcycle Frank Seiboth of
the local police department to Pat
erson to appear before Commission
err w. l.. Dill, for an explanation of
an occurrence in this city early in
March, when Officer Seiboth stop
ped a machine which was being
recklessly driven, and found that
the driver "a a special state in
sp~ector. When Officer Seiboth ap-
peared before Commissioner Dill he
was confronted by the entire force
of special inspectors. Although
the commissioner upheld his men.
he notified them to wear their badge
outside their coats, Officer Seiboth
claiming in this instance that the
inspector did not have his badge
outside his coat. =.
The upstate papers played up
this occurrence, and the attention
of Mrs. Joseph Ayerly of this city
called to the paper, report of the
hearing. She addressed a commun-
ication to Commissioners Dill in re-
gard to the matter, and the reply
received shows that the commits
sioner recognizes the local officers
ability to handle his position.
The letter follows:
April 4, 1921.
Mrs. Joseph Averly,
403 State street,
Perth Amboy, N. J.
MY dear Mrs. Averly:
Many thanks for your letter OF
| March s1st. I quite agree with you
| that Motorcycle Officer Seiboth is a
| very efficient public servant, and ]
heartily approve of the courageous
| manner in which he has enforced
the motor vehicle and traffic acts.
Ny purpose in calling him to Pat
| erson was to introduce him to the
Special Inspectors of this depart
| ment and try and disahuse mis- mind
of the fact that they were liwbreak-
ers and that their service to the
state should be terminated. .
The purpose of this department
| is to uphold the hands of every Of
| fetal who does his duty and in this
| respect Officer Seiboth has u un-
selfish support and we will never
hesitate to rush to his assistance
whenever it is within our power, 50
long as the circumstances justify
that he is right.
Yours very truly.
(Signed) w. L. DILL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
DR.. SMITH TO SPEAK
At Y. N. c. A. Dinner

DIR. Frank Austin smith. Of Eliza
beth, will be the speaker of the
evening at the second monthly din
ner and forum for Y. M. G. A. men
which is TO be held next Tuesday
night. DIR. Smith spoke last month
on Ideals of American Democracy"
and made such a favorable impress
sion that he was secured for this
month also. His topic will be After
the days work, WHAT"
Dinner will be served at $3.50
o'clock and it is planned TO con
clude the program by s o'clock in
time for evening engagements. The
number of places is limited to sew
enty. The committee arranging the
affair is composed of Paul Steel,
chairman, Richard Hermsdorf,
Charles Stocker. Leslie Hand, Frank
Comings, Frank Foye, +. johnson.
Harry Comings, H.. Rankin, George
Sharp and Chris. Nelson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
shower for Miss Patten

Miss Marie Handerhan gave a
kitchen shower for Miss Anna
Patten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan Patten. of Davidson venue,
last night at her home in Fayette
street. Miss Handerhan invited Miss
Patten for a motor ride and after a
series of exciting events. including a
breakdown, contrived to bring her
to her home without any suspicion
of the delightful surprise which
awaited her. The shower was at
tractively arranged in a color
scheme of blue and white and the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
Miss Patten, whose marriage to
Eugene Sierra, of Paterson, takes
place some time this spring, received
many novel/an usefukgifts.
Among the guests were the Misses
Mary and Margaret Green. Dorothy
Sigman. Marjorie De Russia, Flor
ence Slater. Anna Weiner, Jessie
Brimstein. Rose O'Leary. Minerva
Mcleod. Sylvia LaBrec, Marie Hand
erhan, Helen Kerwin. Ella Anderson,
Margaret Mcnamara, Agnes Kerr,
Helen and Sophie Gadek, Anna
H~anderhan, Mrs. Ray Handerhan
and Mr.. and Mrs. william Handler
han.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
TALL CEDARS !
ARE ORGANIC
Thos. Fine Is Elected q
Tall Cedar at Big Sci
Here Last Night.

Two hundred am fhfty Tall cedars
attended the ore IMITATION meeting
of Perth Amboy Forest No. 81. Tall
Cedars of Lebanon, which was held
in the Masonic Vail in the Elk build
ing at 8 o'clock last night. Many
notables representing the Supreme
Forest were present. Besides the
election of officers, plans were made
for the installation Of the Forest,
which will take place on Wednesday
night, April 20j in the Auditorium IN
New Brunswick avenue.
Those present from the supreme
Forest and who had charge of the
meeting were: August Rommele. OF
Newark, supreme treasurer; George
F.. Baier, supreme sentinel of New
Brunswick, and George Barkman'
district representative of Newark.
Visiting officers present from New
Brunswick Forest No. IL were GranG
Tall Cedar George j. Wildman ana
Scribe J. r. Walker. 80
The election Of officers resulted IN
Thomas q. w. Fine being elected
grand tall cedar; Benjamin Gold.
berger, senior deputy grand taii
cedar: Bernard Jensen, junior dep
uty grand tall cedar; John PREMIER
| treasurer; and Eugene G. Ward'
scribe.
Application blanks were passed
around and new saplings readily re-
sponded, greatly exceeding all eA'
pectations. There were many mem
bers demitting from Tottenvliie
| Forest. New Brunswick Forest ana
| Eliza beth Forest. 1t was announce
ed that all members who were not
present at the meeting, who belong
TO other Forests and wish to demit
TO the new Forest should notify
| Scribe Ward of their intentions.
| Application blanks for all sapiings
! wishing to join local Forest q be
secured from Scribe Ward or from
other members.
The installation Of the Forest Will
occur in the auditorium on Aprii
20 at 8 o'clock. The installation
rection of William A. Wuttz, Su.
preme Tall Cedar of Reading, Pa.
and Henry w. Egner, Jr.. Junior
Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar OF New
ark. The installation will be under
the immediate supervision OF Tag
officers Of New Brunswick Forest,
INVITATIONS have been sent to many
Forests, requesting them TO- pc
present at this time. There VIII pc
a big street parade on the night OF
the installation.
The ADVISORY podIu
Thomas G.. w. Fine. BENJAMIN Gold-
berger. Bernard Jensen, John PielI-
fer 70. c.. Ward, Chris Nielsen,
George II. Hooper. Irving l.. Reese.
A meeting of this board has been
called for tomorrow night at 1880
o'clock, at which time final
ments for the installation OF the
Forest will be made.
An announcement of various COM
mittees will be made shortly.
Preparations are now under way
for the sending of a delegation TO
Atlantic City on April ~ to attend
the convention of Tall Cedars az thaS
place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
METUCHEN

The Quiet Hour Club met with
Mrs. Stewart Crowel of Rector street,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. William
Mackenzie was the leader for the
afternoon and with the assistance of
Mrs. +. M Orion Mrs. James Van
M~iddleworth and Miss Julia Bogert,
presented a delightful program on
"Women in Philanthropy" Mrs. Ed
ward Morris sang two solos and the
hostess served refreshments at .
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Strong have
returned to their summer home in
Woodbridge avenue after spending
the winter in New York City.
Several of the members of the
Woman's Club will attend the Fed
Grafton meeting at Lakewood this
coming Tuesday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
MAY he Taken to New York

BUFFALO, April s:--Whether
Roy Harris will be taken to New
York on the strength of his confes-
t'on hat he took part in the murder
of Joseph B. Elwell in New York
last June will be determined by DIS
trict Attorney Guy B. Moore. acting
for former Governor Charles 5.
Whitman, special prosecutor of New
md Detective Sergeant Harry
aid. of the New York detec-
hreau.
lie many hours of questioning
drought out discrepancies in
tory of the murder told by
:. none OF these are sufficiently
ant to justify the police to
his tale as wholly farce.
the or conflicting
police say. might be attribut-
Aulty memory. axs~
<AY =. fN<5f - s~ 71 ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
Final Plans for Big Dance

Definite and final arrangements
for the Barbara Frietche Girls
Spring dance. were made last night
at their regular meeting in the Com
munity house in tombstone street.
The event as previously announced,
will be held in the Western Improve
ment Association hall on Sunday,
April II. H~ollander's five piece Or
chestra will play for the dancing
and the committee will serve re-
freshments of ice cream and soda
water during the evening. Invita-
tions have been out for almost a
week and the large demand for these
Ia a satisfactory assurance of the
success of the occasion. The new
club banner was displayed to the
members last night. The background
is in black ana the letters in orange.
an effect which IS most effective.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
DISCUSS CRISIS
FOR HUNGARY

BUDAPEST, April S:-The Hun
rarian national assembly adjourned
until after Regent Horthy and Pre-
mier Paul Teleky have conferred
relative to the ministerial crisis,
which has arisen as the result
of former Emperor Charles. During
yesterdays session an official mote
from the premier was read. 1t read
the premier considered the "stabil-
ity Of the government endangered
owing to the situation of certain
ministers in connection with certain
events.
81 must, therefore, make PROPOSE
lions to the regent regarding the
government and so must ask for an
adjournment until the assembly has
reached a decision" the note read.
The assembly acted Immediately
upon this request. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
DEMAND ACTION
ON RENT BILL
fBy Evening News correspondent

BY Evening news CoIicSpouuthtsJ
TRENTON, April 8.-An explos-
ion is looked for here today from
Assemblyman Nelson. of Hudson,
unless the senate acts favorably upon
his bill to stop rent profiteering. Mr..
Nelson points out that the Republi-
can platform. adopted by the state
convention of last fall, called for leg
islation of this character and that his
party must make good by passing his
bill.
An attempt was made yesterday in
the senate to have the bill reconsid-
cred, it having been beaten several
days by the upper house. The at
tempt failed by a vote of ten to seven
Nelson now wants a Showdown be-
fore final adjournment tonight. The
bill prohibits landlords from increas-
ing rents more than thirty per cent.
and prohibit the ousting of tenants
who pay their rent, unless they be-
come Objectionable Or the property
is to be demolished.