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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
M ETUCHEN

The Presbyterian Guild had a
successful luncheon in the social
room of the church Wednesday.
J. Newton Smith is i'll a. his home
on Lincoln venue.
A new motion picture machine
has been purchased by the Presby-
terrain church which will be used
for the first time on Friday night.
March IS. Sunday. March 20. will
see the start of the free motion pic
ture services THE Good Samaritan"
film will be shown with a song SER
vice. led by Merrill Thompson as an
added feature.
The Veteran Shop, recently OPEN
ed at the corner of New and Main
streets by Capt. T. l.. H~agerdorn.
yesterday commenced an innovation
in the form of a circulating library.
The books are the property of the
captain and a small rental is
charged " those borrowing them.
Word of this new feature spread
quickly and several books had been
loaned out within a few hours after
the library was opened.
Big crowds attended the three per-
formances staged in the Metuchen
theatre yesterday afternoon and last
night where FLASHES of Action" a
film story of the World war was be-
ing exhibited under the direction of
the Fugle Hummer post of the Am
erican Legion. These pictures were
taken by the L. S. Signal Corps.
Three grass fires here yesterday
afternoon kept the firemen of the
borough busy. One fire was on
Woodbridge avenue and the other
two opposite the railroad station. No
damage was done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
S%URROGATE'S COURT

[By Evening News STAFF Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. March ~
Lettesi of administration have been
granted to Israel Hozan of New
Brunswick on the estate of his son.
Israel, who died on August Is. Let
ters were taken put by the father so
that he can prosecute the United
Retail Chemicals company of New
Brunswick. 1t is said the boy died
from medicine purchased at this
store, which was wrongfully labeled.
The company claims the boy got
what he asked for.
Letters of administration have
been granted to Jacob Mos, of Perth
Amboy. on the estate of John Petel.
An estate of $1,000 was left by the
deceased, who is survived by a wife
Mary. and a daughter. Amelia. both
in Poland.
The will of the late Joseph S.
Snyder. of Highland Park, has been
entered for probate in the surro-
gates office. BY the terms of the
will which was drawn July 81. 1912,
1000 is left for funeral expenses
and another $1,000 is bequeathed
to his widow Sarah. The residue of
the estate will be equally divided
between the two sons of the deceas-
ed, after their mothers death and
after they reach the age of 20.
The income of the estate for the
present will go to the widow. The
drawing of the will was witnessed
by A. S. March and Jabez Fl. Helm.
Moses Snyder, Benjamin Miller a
brother-in-law and the widow are
the executors of the estate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
RED CROSS AID
WOUNDED MEN
To Furnish Transportation for
so at Fox Hills to Big le-
gion Event Here.

The local chapter of the Red
Cross will furnish the ~transporta-
tion for fifty of the wounded soldiers
at the Fox Hills hospital to convey
hem to the American Legion box
ing bouts to be held in Perth Amboy
IN March II. The matter was con-
sidered at an executive board
meeting Thursday night and al
though 1t appeared like too big a
proposition to handle at the present
time that fact that 1t was for the
wounded soldiers. decided the
members of the board.
The chapter decided upon a prize
81 $40 to be given those studying
first aid who make best practice of
her knowledge during the year. This
means that the children of the
schools as well as the Community
house girls will be eligible.
The chairman of the nursing
committee, Mrs. c. w. Naulty, re-
ported that the ladies of the Slovak
Sokal have applied for a course in
home nursing and care of the sick.
and that a class will be arranged
within the next week.
Miss Ann De Comacho, who has
completed her scholarship training
with the local chapter, was reported
to have been placed as an executive
secretary at the Red Cross chapter
In Tuxedo.
The members of the board pres
.nt were Mrs. A. Seguine. Mrs. John
soield, Mrs. John Quinn, Miss Per-
sis Snodgrass. Axel Olsen. r. r.
Anderson "A. ]. Holenbach and Will
tam Fraser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
PERTH AMBOY HARDWARE
To CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

Next Tuesday. March is. marks
the twelfth anniversary of m of the
most progressive business houses in
this city. Twelve years ago the
Perth Amboy Hardware company
opened for business at 166 Smith
street. The firm started with a small
force and a small capital, but the
business grew from this small begin
ming to the largest hardware AMI
supply house in Central New Jersey.
When the firm first began bust
ness it employed a force of four peo-
pie. three of this original number
are still employed by the concern
They are: S. G.. Levine, r. ID. Howell
and Miss A. c. Manke. Mr.. Levine.
now secretary shd manager of the
mill and factory supply department
started as a clerk; Mr.. Howell, as
sistant secretary ard manager of the
retaf' department. started as erranG
boy; Miss Manke started as cashier
and is now head Of the compai.y's
office with -four assistants.
Within the next few years the
business. under the direction of I. T.
Madsen, the president, outgrew its
quarters on Smith street and a new
brick fireproof building three stories
high with a large. roomy cellar was
built in Madison In Decent
Der. 1917. the firm moved into its
new home at which time many thou
sand dollars worth Of new stock was
added.
Last year the firm built a new
storehouse in Division street with a
private railroad siding. The COM
pany now employs a fleet of
five trucks and makes delivery
throughout four counties. These are:
Union, Middlesex, Monmouth and
Ocean.
At the present time the company
employees twenty-six people. Ar
rangements are being made for the
dividing of $4,000 in bonuses among
the employees.
The company is now running a
series of weekly sales. The citizens
of the city and nearby towns have
learned of the great bargains offered
and each week finds customers from
many points taking advantage of
them
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
LERNER TO Be SENTENCED
MAR. "a IN BOOZE CASE
IBy Evening News corrsspoudent.l

TBy Evening News C-orrsspoudent.l
TRENTON. March 12:-David
Lerner, former Long Branch real
estate broker and holder OF a gov
eminent permit to sell liquor who
recently pleaded guilty to six Of
eight counts in an indictment charg-
ing him with violating the Volstead
act, will be sentenced in the United
States District Court here on Thurs
day, March "a. according to inform
alton just obtained from United
States District Attorney Elmer H.
Geran. 1t is understood that the
maximum he can receive is eighteen
months in jail and a $4,000 fine. He
is now out on bail furnished by
Louis Ledwitz, a Long Branch paint
dealer.
Lerner pleaded guilty to selling
one hundred cases of whiskey 10
Ernest Temaine. who has since been
fined $500 for his part in the trans
action. eight Eases to unknown par
ties and twenty cases 10 Otto Kauert
who was fined $500 for his activi-
ties. The six counts to which Ler-
ner pleaded involved the ~transac-
lions above mentioned.
Kauert's smaller sentence was
imposed by the court upon the state
ment of the district attorney that
this defendant had been of assist
ance to the government in bringing
Lerner to justice.
Trial of Samuel Singer. who was
found guilty in the United States
District Court here last week of
"bootlegging" in Atlantic City. will
start here next Tuesday on the sec
ond indictment for a similar offense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
WEEKLY FINANCIAL REVIEW

NEW YORK, March IA COM
plete breach between the Allies and
Germany with respect to reparations
and the occupation of border terri
tory by France, with a threat to coll
lect customs duties and sequestrate
them as well as perhaps to seize a
part Of German exports, have been
the significant developments in the
r~eparations struggle. Our market
has persistently refused to regard
this breach as anything than a
temporary episode in the game
which Germany has been playing
for a reduction of payments. This
is shown by the comparative firm
ness of exchange and foreign gov
eminent bonds. The situation. how
eve is undeniably serious and final
adjustment on a workable basis
seems to be correspondingly de-
ferred.
Tariff and Taxation
President Harding's administra-
ton has lost no time in getting to
work on pressing economic ques-
tions. The President has announced
that he will call the extra session of
congress for some date between
April 4 and the middle of the month
thereafter, and that the leading
pusiheSS " pe Ueoi. wa VIZ
vision of the tariff and revenue
laws. There is still difference of
opinion which of these subjects Will
be assigned the commanding posi-
ton. There is also difference of
opinion as to the best substitute to
be adopted for the present excess
profits tax but assurance is given
that the session will not fail TO act
definitely on the modification of IL
AK system. Among other subjects
of financial importance which it has
become plain will certainly receive
attention are a betterment of rail-
road conditions both as to rates and
wage relationships, the definite end
ing of the present condition of war
with Germany by the adoption of
the Knox resolution or some similar
measure declaring our beiligerency
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
Act to Check Rioting

SPRINGFIELD. o.. March IA
Springfield was quiet today following
a night of disorder in which PATROL
man Joseph Ryan and a negro were
wounded in interchanges of shots be-
tween police and negroes.
Three companies of Ohio National
G~uardsmen. consisting of $50 officers
and men. under command OF Lieu
tenant Colonel Horner, were on duty
with headquarters at the city hall.
particularly at this time. when the
London conference has failed TO
agree upon r~eparation terms. is
rather surprising and car only be ac-
counted for by the belief that this
weeks unfavorable developments are
not of a lasting nature, coupled
with the knowledge that the amount
of stocks carried by Wall Street firms
generally has been reduced TO such
small proportions that anything like
heavy liquidation Is not possible
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12

at an end, and probably a bill pro-
viding for a definite budget system.
All of these factors should be of
considerable importance in produce
ing a favorable effect upon the gen.
eral market outlook.
The Treasury Situation.
Secretary Melons letter addressed
to bankers in which he outlines the
treasury position makes a more
hopeful showing than had been ex-
pected. Mr.. Mellon believes condi-
tions to be fundamentally sound.
He thinks, however, that rigid econ
omy and steady saving will be nee
essary in order to maintain this sat-
isfactory outlook. Assuming that
these requisites can be secured, he
forecasts an income tax payment on
March Is which would be sufficient
to cover current maturitieS and in
terest, or about $500, 100000 With
this and the second instalment due
about three months later he believes
he can cover current requirements
and leave a small surplus for the
fiscal year. An issue of 100000. 900
of certificates which are falling due.
That investors are nov holding from
80 to % per cent. of all outstanding
certificates is a fact stated by the
Secretary of the Treasury which
clearly illustrates the success that
has been had in eliminating war
paper from banks.
Banking and Business.
With a world carryover of cotton
estimated at 10000. 900 bales and a
stock of grain on the farms on Mar. l
estimated by the Department of
Agriculture as the largest for many
years, wheat being 207. 800. 900 BUSH
els. or 26 per cent. higher than a
year ago. it is natural that banking
improvement in the farming dis
tricts has been slow. Products have
moved as fast as there was any sale
for them. but the large output of last
year left a surplus which had to be
carried at some point, and has in
fact been carried on the farms. This
accounts for slowhess OF liquidation
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
ROOSEVELT

Stanley Smith, of "a Chrome ave-
nue.. was struck by an automobile
yesterday, receiving a cut over the
eye which required three stitches
and a cut on his knee. DIR. Samuel
Messenger attended the boy at his
office. From eye witnesses to the
accident it was learned some boys
came running down the street from
school and as the car came along
Smith a~ccidently ran in front of it.
No serious results are expected from
Smiths injuries.
Joseph Hoffman, a local furniture
dealer, had his stock sold yesterday
when agents from the district court
In Newark held a creditors sale.
Many out-of-town and local furni-
ture men were on hand to buy up
the large stock. Hoffman has been
IN business in this place for a num-
Der of years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Densmore
and their two daughters, Ruth and
Thelma, arrived from Pennsylvania
yesterday after an absence of about
, year. Mr.. DenSmore has accepted
L position with the Port Reading
Creosote plant and they will take up
their residence in this place as soon
as a house is available.
Chief of Police Henry Harrington
spent yesterday in New Brunswick.
He appeared in that place on sever
II cases that came up in the court
If pleas from the borough.
Zimmerman Brothers have estab-
lished offices in the Engleson build
ng. They will deal in real estate
md operate an extensive painting
business.
An extension to the Borough Ga
rage, owned by Edward j. C%oughlin,
is being constructed due to the large
business being done by the owner.
Officer John Donovan has been
confined to his home for a few days
with the grippe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
LEAGUE OF NATIONS ACTS
To LIMIT ARMAMENT
-
IRv The Assncinted Press 1

GENEVA, March 12-Govern-
ments have been asked to enter into
an agreement not to exceed during
the next two fiscal years the total
military expenditures provided for
the present year, in a letter sent to
the members of the League of Ma
tions by the secretary.
Another member SEN to the
members concerned a convention
relative to control of the traffic in
arms and munitions. in sorder that
regions mot well civilized" may not
receive stocks of arms. accumulated
during the a The governments
have been asked to make known
their attitude to the league by May
/. and the letters emphasized the
urgency that all enter into these
agreements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
WOODBRIDGE

The members of st. James parish
are ~rehearsing for a minstrel TO be
held in the high school auditorium
on Friday night. April I. The regu-
lar minstrel features with many new
hits are being arranged by none
other than Jack Bird of Perth Am
boy. The mixed chorus is all ready
and a number of good solos.
The sophomore class of the high
school are rehearsing for a play on
April s. A dance will follow the
play.
The Woman's Club play comes on
Thursday. April IA.
Mrs. Emma Barlow is confined 10
her home in Linden avenue by ILL.,
ness.
Mrs. w. P. Melick is convalescing
from her recent illness.
The primary department, Of the
Methodist church are holding a cake
sale this afternoon in the Sunday
school rooms.
st. Margaret's Unit Of Trinity
church is holding a cake sale this
afternoon at the home of Miss Mar
guerite Browne in Railway avenue.
Mrs. E. H. Boynton and Mrs. c.
A. de Russy represented the Wom-
ans Club of Woodbridge Township
at the federation day of the Red
Bank Club yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. C. A. Campbell of New York,
Mrs. Louis Wiss, Mr.. and Mrs. Je-
rome Wiss and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
eric Simon. of Newark, were among
the out-of-town guests at the Wom-
ans Club guest night.
Mrs. Gilhuly, of Newark, was the
of her sister. Mrs. ]. H. Love,
for guest night.
Mrs. George Gundrum. Miss Kath-
eryn Gundrum and Mrs. Walter
Parker, of South Amboy. were the
guests of Miss Helen Parker for
guest night.
Mrs. Peter Olesen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Rossi and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L.
Clevenger, of Perth Amboy, we're
the guests of Mrs. E. H. Boynton for
guest night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
KEYP0RT MEMS CLUB
ENJOY PROGRAM

IBy Evening News Correspondent
KEYPORT, March 1.-THE meet
ing of the mems club of the Re-
formed church held on Thursday
evening was very well attended.
about forty members being present.
The program of the evening vas in
charge of a committee which includ-
ed Harry Brown. Frank Hauser and
James Magee. Dewitt Paxton. hu-
morous reader. gave a number of
very excellent selections which were
thoroughly enjoyed by those present,
and musical selections were rendered
by the combined orchestras of the
Mems club and the Sunday school.
After the program was completed
a very pleasant social time was en-
joyed and refreshments were served.
completing a very pleasant evenings
entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12

in the interior and sffords a eason
why banking conditions have not i'm
proved faster and why the volume of
credit has continued so large. Fur
Their reimbursement is evidently in
progress as indicated by the contin-
uous though moderate dropping OF
wholesale prices with additional re-
adjustments in retail prices. In
these circumstances and with in
creasingly heavy demands from GUS
toners which they cannot fully sat-
isfy, the scantiness of investment
funds in the market is easy to under
stand.
Railroads and Industrials
The poor Showing of railroad earn
ings which has been made for some
time past has continued and oper-
ating results for recent weeks will
undoubtedly show on the average
even lower returns than the latest
that have been made public. This
affords a second basis for wage re-
auctions of varying amounts an
nounced by the Pennsylvania and
other roads. 1t is now recognized
that one difficulty lies in the unsat-
isfactory character of the new rate
structure as artificially established
by the government authorities, which
pldtNANoA4J prevent many htoNS HAA
terials from moving except under
narrowly limited conditions. Early
revision will be necessary. Mean
while railroad share quotations ma
turally show the bad effects of the
temporarily unfavorable conditions.
The trend of many corporation an
nual reports summarizing results for
1920 is well illustrated in the state
ment of the American Sugar REIN
ing Company issued during the week
and rejecting the bad business of
the past ear in greatly reduced
earnings.
Market Review and Outlook
With respect TO the stock market.
it must be confessed hat the strenu-
Gus efforts now being made by the
railroads and employers generally to
bring about wage reductions and the
direful necessity for such action is
well calculated to make ~sharehold-
ers That there has not
been a greater outpouring of stocks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
TO TELL OF NEAR EAST
RELIEF AT METUCHEN
fBy Evening News Correspondent.

IBy Evening News Correspondent.1
METUCHEN. March 12:-Tomor-
row at the First Presbyterian church
Mr.. Zelcherko will tell of the Near
East fund and New Jerseys quota
in the morning service. and in the
evening services an illustrated SER
mon will be given. The election of
elders and deacons will be held af-
tire the morning services.
A community service OF song and
music will be held under the lead
ership of Merrill Thompson. The
Pollyanna picture. featuring Mary
Pickford, will be given. This service
Is open TO all and a silver collection
will be made to help pay the cost
OF getting the film.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
Anniversary of Blizzard

Thirty-three years ago today this
section of the country was visited by
one of the worst billiards in the
memory of the Oldest inhabitants.
The storm began on Sunday night
and continued throughout the next
day piling snow high in the streets
and highways. making it almost inn
possible for any kind of vehicle traf-
fc. Perth Amboy. like all other
places. was cut off from the outside
world. The f%erryboat. Maid of
Perth, plying between this city and
Tottenville, was sunk in the Totem
Vile slip at the foot of Main street.
and it was two days before traffic
was resumed over the sound.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12

there.
Along the way to the Fury-Heclar
straits the party will map 1900 miles
of the west coast of Baffin Land. The
trip inland to the lakes will be made
by dog-sleds.
The straits are named for Fury
and Heclar.. two Englishmen who
persisted when they tried to make
a similar trip 100 years ago.
The keel of the boat is being laid
here now. 1t is named 'Bowdoin"
after the college from which Mac
MILAN graduated.
The boat is to be IS feet long, built
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
METUCHEN CELLARS
AGAIN ARE FLOODED

tBy Evening News Correspondence
METUCHEN, March 1.-THE
lack of a sewer system along Main
street is causing the merchants
along that thoroughfare c~onsidera-
BILE trouble. Many were again busy
yesterday afternoon pumping water
out of their cellars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
Big SuppIy of Grain

IBy Evening News Correspondent
TRENTON, March 12.-Although
New Jersey farmers shipped more
grain than usual during the past year
the stocks on hand on March first,
last, with the exception of wheat,
were greater than the average for
the past ten years. according TO
announcement here today by the
State Department of Agriculture.
This is due to the unusually large
crops of last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12

along the sim lines of a racing
yacht. Its greatest width is 20 feet.
Hodgdon Brothers. builders. say
MacMillan's theory is that a light
boat stands a better chance than a
bulky one in heavy ice.
The trip will start in May and
last more than two years. On the
return Macmillan will collect In
struments set out to gather scien-
tific data.
Macmillan has made several jour
neys into the Arctic regions and was
with Peary-but he says this m will
all others in adventure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
TT woRkEp w~oNpERFULLY

Have you noticed the number OF
persons coughing this Spring. caused
by an irritated condition in the
chest. bronchial tubes or throat?
This coughing is banished by a few
doses of Foley's Honey and Tar.
Mrs. Anna Stein. 40 Western Ave.
Covington. KY. writes: "Your cough
medicine worked wonderfully on
our little son. He is subject 20
bronchitis. The first doses helped
him." Good for all sorts of coughs.
colds. croup, whooping cough and
grip coughs. Sold everywhere-Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
METUCHEN A. c. TO
ELECT PRESIDENT

tBy Evening News correspondentl
METUCHEN. March IA spe-
cial meeting Of the Metuchen Athle-
tic Club will be held Monday night
for the purpose OF ~electing a presi-
dent to take the place of Maxwell
Denecke. who has resigned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12

BOOTHBAY, Me, March r.
Where white men have never gone.
Bucking ice jams in a frail yacht.
Mushing over frozen. uncharted
ways. Would you like to go?
DIR. Donald b. Macmillan. dare
devil among Arctic explorers, is
building his boat here. Eight men
go with him. He hasn't selected
them yet.
The purpose of MacMillan's trip
is to penetrate the west coas of
Bafin Land and reach a chain of
beautiful lakes the Indians say are
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-12
MEET IN METUCHEN
TO PLAN FOR CLUE
-Ry Evening News Correspondence

TRy Evening News Correspondent
METUCHEN, March 1.-THE va
rious committees planning for the
organization of the Community Club
will hold meetings today and to-
morrow at the homes of committee
members to perfect their plans for
the completion of this organization.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-28
Night Sessions
To Speed Treaties

Washington, Sept. 2S.-With a
view to expediting action on the
peace treaties with Germany. Aus
tria and Hungary and on tax re-
vision legislation, republican lead
ers planned today to put through
a program calling not only for
night sessions OF the senate, but
for the beginning of the day ses-
sions an hour earlier than usual.
The tax bill would be considered
during the day and the treaties at
New York.
There is a desire TO dispose OF
treaties before the beginning oi
the conference on the Limitation
Of armaments and since the three
paets must be acted upon separ-
ateiy. leaders plan to lose no time
in getting their consideration full
ly under way.