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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
HARDING ACTS
ON JAP TREATY
Indications Are He Will Make
Prompt Response to Plea
for Facts

WASHINGTON, Mar. Prompt
response by President Harding 70
the Borah resolution inquiring as TO
status of the Lansing-Ishii agree
ment between the United States ana
Japan in event of ratification or the
Four-Power Pacific treaty, was in
dictated today after the president con-
ferred with Senator Lodge, chairman
of the foreign relations committee.
Senator Lodge spent considerable
time with the president, discussing
the Borah resolution adopted by the
senate Yesterday after Senators I'm
derwood and Lodge had expressed
the view that the horsepower treaty
disposed of the Lansing-Ishii agree
ment by which the United States re-
.cognized that Japan possessed a GER
tain fear of influence in China. The
president. it was indicated, may send
his reply to the resolution to the SEN
ate during the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
GET 100000
IN BIC DRIVE
Jewish Relief Fund Campaign
Meets Success All Over
New Jersey

NEWARK. March Reports to
state headquarters of the Jewish
Relief drive show that up to last
night the pledges in New Jersey to-
tailed 5000 Most of the COM
munities will continue the drive this
week and eight cities and towns,
in which the quotas equal $1S0,00O
are to begin their appeals this week
Felix Fuld, the state chairman, a
today that the pledges in the state
would go far beyond the S75O,0O0
quota and might reach a million dol
lars.
Some of the larger reports follow:
Newark, $276,241; Bayonne, $40
600; Camden. $12.300; Cumberland
county, $1,000; Hoboken. $4,000;
Jersey City. $4,000: New Bruins
wick. $4,000; Paterson. $4,000:
Perth .Ampcy. s24.267; Plainield'
$4,000; Trenton, $4,000.
The best showing in h state SO
far has been made by Bayonne'
which surpassed its quota by $l5,-
600. Perth Amboy and Paterson
also have gone over their quotas.
David A, Brown. chairman of the
national appeal, in speaking to the
Newark workers yesterday, said that
the national quota of $14,0O0,0oo
hal alrdeay been passed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
ANOTHER WAR
AT ROOSEVELT
New Attempt to Erect TANKS
is Stopped by Borough
Officials

ROOSEVELT. March AN at
TEMPT was made by the Mexican
Petroleum Corporation today 10
erect oil storage tanks on the sec
lions of the CAN'T track, that are
aIIeeed to be public streets. street
Commissioner Crane notified the
corporation that the tanks could not
he located in these spots ana tHe
men were sent to other parts Oh VIZ
track TO erect tanks. At the preseil
time about 400 men are az VOTE
erecting the tanks and lnoIcaIlons
are that the company IS ANXIOUS -
CT the tanks erected before TN
hearing on the application for an inN
iunction to stop the work Is held IN
The court of chancery on March ~.
The matter received the afternoon
Of the Council at the regu..
lar meeting last night ana q resoiu-
tion was passed authorizing tno
street commissioner and engineer US
start work at once in laying olt the
streets ON the track which are neidf
70 he borough property. The three
nr;ncinaI streets that will be lalds
INF at present are: Eagecombe ave.
nne. Clifford avenue, Herbery ave-
nue.. The work of laying these treets
ont will be started Immediately.
The corporation is Determined
that the tanks shall be erected as,
they blamed and no stone 10 peing.
left u%nturned in carrying OUT TINS
motley. AS soon as the track wnichs
had been torn up on Saturday pyt
Street Commissioner Crane, had been.
reIaid, cars loaded with iron and
other necessary material to be used
in connection with the construction
of the tanks were moved to the site
and the work of unloading them be-
gun, The cars at the present time
stand directly over the alleged street
crossings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
GIRLS CLUB TOLD
OF FEDERATION

Mrs. Charles Prickett, vice presi-
dent of the third district of the state
federation of Woman's Clubs, spoke
before the Girls Club at their meet
ing held in the auditorium Of the Ii
bray last night.
Mrs. Prickett came before the
Girls Club to persuade them to re-
main in the federation which they
had decided to leave in view of in
cooperating a Y. w. G.. A. She not
ONLY explained the advantages OF
remaining in the federation, but she
also emphasized the need of the fed
Grafton have many departments
which might prove advantageous to
the Girls Club. she declared.
The keynote of the lecture was to
Garry On" and those words perhaps
more than any others enthused the
girls to remain in the federation be-
cause the Girls Club motto is
Garry On"
Mrs. Prickett told many interest
ing stories and her charming person.
ality was evinced. Nothing was de-
fnitely decided about remaining in
the federation last night. but it will
be thoroughly discussed and decided
at the next meeting.
Mrs. Stanley p. Rostkows ski sang
two delightful numbers, charming
all with her sweet soprano voice.
Mrs. Rostkowski was accompanied
by Miss Clara Gill.
At the business session, over which
Miss La Verne De Hamm, president,
presided, the important announce
ment of the evening, concerned the
st. Patrick's tea which is to be held
in the assembly rooms of the Kari
tan Yacht Club Saturday, March Is,
and for which elaborate prepara-
tons are being made. me CAFE
terra chairman. Mrs. Fenby w.
Scott, and Miss Dorothy Van Dusen.
reported an excellent amount OF
money cleared for the Y. W. c. A.
fund for the month of February. .
Miss Margaret Deland, the Il
thor, will probably be the enter
tainer at guest night" to be held
sometime in the near future. AT the
close of the meeting ice cream and
cake were served by the refresh
ment committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Honor Elmer Merrill

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Merrill gave
a birthday party at their home sun
day night in honor of h birthday
anniversary of their son Elmer. a
large bouquet of flowers occupied
the center of the table and the room
was decorated for the occasion. The
guests were ushered INTO the dining
room at 1880 o'clock for a supper
Games and musical selections fol
lowed and a delightful time wat
had by all those present.
The guests included the Mise:
Helen Merrill, Viola Evans. Mildred
johnson, Hazel Johnson, Messrs
| Paul Szentmiklossy, George webb
| Arthur Johansen. Adolph Hofhner
| Bertram Merrill. Wesley johnson
| Milton and Albert Hofhner; Mrs
| Anton Everson, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmel
| Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kramer and Mrs. w. Johnson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
BUNKO GAME PLAYED
ON LAWYERS OF NEWARK

TRENTON. March How a
prominent firm of Newark lawyers
fell for a .'bunko' game worked by a
seIf-styled clergyman" and were
fieeced to the tune of $4.3 0 on a
fake check has been brought out
here by an opinion of the court of
errors and appeals holding the law
vers responsible for the amount of
fhe check. The lawyers were
| Church, Harrison and Roche and
| they sought to shift responsibility
for the check onto the National
| Newark and Essex Banking Com
! pany, which cashed the check on
their endorsement.
The lawyers claimed that the
bank assumed the risk of the cheek
| being good, but the highest court
sustains the Essex Circuit in holding
| otherwise.
Here is the story. 1t seems that
one ..John Larkin," attired in the
sober habiliments of a proper guar
dian of the flock, came to the once
of the lawyers with a claim OF $4,-
400 against the keystone State
Construction Co" The barristeri
wrote the company in Philadelphia
and rot a check in record time
Larkin came in, congratulated them
on their efficiency and asked then
to get 1t cashed for ther, as he hao
to hurry to Rochester to preach
a The bank gave him S4,'
$50 putting the Philadelphia cheek
to the account OF the law firm. The
$50 difference was to be their zee
The check came back unpaid, am
Brother Larkin was not to be found
That Justice Minturn at least sym
pathized with the lawyers Is evil
ldenced. by the , following extrac'
from his opinion: John Larkin was
apparently a clergyman. He wor'
says the plaintiffs witness, the ap'
parel that ministers generally wear
and his collar dated back TO the days
OF the Holy Roman Empire, because
\ says the same witness, II was on,
| that does not button in the 'front.'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
v Al IL A. Minstrel

There are still a few good seats
left for the Minstrel and Revue to
be given by the Y. w. II. A, girls
tonight in the Majestic theatre. Al
ter several weeks of rehearsing'
everyone is letter perfect in her part.
The director, Ben Berse, and the
committee consisting of Mrs. N
Preminger, chairman; Mrs. Jack JOS
selson, Miss Bertha Edelstein, MISS
Jennie Wedeen, Miss Tillie 5. NIL
Ter. Miss Nettie Wedeen and MISS
Rebee Sarokin. deserved unlimited
for their work in preparing the
cast for its performance. e En-
cherman will lead the orchestra. The
first half of the program is a MN
strel with Miss Ada Carson as IN
terlocutor. the second part of the
program is a revue. made up OF sing
ing and dancing numbers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
H DAUGHTERS
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The Catholic Daughters of Ameri-
ca will hold their bi-weekly card
party in the assembly rooms of the
knights of Columbus, in High street,
tonight. Bridge, five hundred, pi-
nochle and euchre will be the games
in play. Numerous pretty prizes
will be awarded.
Z The committee in charge consists
of Misses Margaret Bird, Ellzabetf
McNally, Sadie Mulvaney, Ellen
Ostrye, Helen Calvin. catherine
Nolan, Catherine O'Brien, Mary
Lewis, Mrs. Cecilia Mullen, Mrs.
Margaret Mulligan, Mrs. Matilda
Murray. Mrs. Daniel Ford, Mrs. Lor-
eta Murray and Mrs. Elizabeth
Burns. Cards begin at 8 o'clock
sharp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
HEARING ON BILL OF RIGHTS !
FOR new JERSEY WOMEN

TRENTON, March THE Heath
blanket bill of rights for women,
sponsored by Senator Heath. was
attacked as q fad" and a measure
which endangers the protective
legislation for women workers al
ready on the statute books, by Miss
lie Melinda Scott of Irvington, N. j.
at a hearing today.
She urged the senate to kill the.
and to enact laws affecting
women at a time. The senate
chamber was crowded with women
opposed to the bill while only three
champions appeared to urge pas
sage.
Miss Elsie Hill, Washington, one
of the leaders of the National Wom-
ems party, who has retained her
maiden name since. marriage, was.
present but did not speak. Miss
Maud Younger of California, chair
man of the legislative committee of
that organization, advocated pas
sage. She asserted its passage would
not endanger the rights of women
employed in state industries but
would strengthen their position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Benefit CARD PARTY
FOR RELIEF OF ORPHANS

The first card party to be given
under the direction of the Ladies
Committee of the Jewish war fte-
lief for Orphans will be held in the
main dining room of the Packer
House, Thursday afternoon. Bridge,
five hundred, pinochle, euchre,
whist, lotto and the peanut Jab Will
be the games in play. Several pref
ty prizes will be awarded. Refresh
ments will be served.
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the committee consisting
of Mrs. Henry X. Golenbock, chair
man, Mrs. Lyman Friedman, Mrs.
Jacob Greenspan, Mrs. Joseph l..
Klein, Mrs. Jack Wietzen, Mrs. Max
Fucker, Mrs. Sol Benhamu, Mrs.
Max Wurtzel and Mrs. Leo Gold
berger, or at the Packer House.
The proceeds of this affair will go
to the general fund being raised In
this city for the Jewish War Relief
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
High School News

At a recent meeting of the senior
class the officers of the annual"
were chosen. 1t is expected that
their m will be announced at
the next senior class meeting. This
year the annual will have a number
of features which the school may
feel proud.
There will be an orchestra rehear-
sal this afternoon.
The girls basketball varsity held
q practice yesterday in preparation
for a number of important games
The r. A. II. =. girls claim the coun-
ty championship having been un-
defeated this season. AS South Am
boy also claims this honor a series
of games may be arranged to de-
eide who are the undisputed champs,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

The household economics depart
ment of the Woman's Club. Mrs,
Elmont Bedell. chairman, announces
cook books which have been COM
piled by the department from favor
lite recipes of the club members
Anyone desiring one of these books
may procure same from any menu
Der OF the committee consisting OF
Mrs. John IL. Fritzinger, Mrs. John
Il. Sofield. Mrs. Rufus II Hoskinss,
Mrs William III pfeiffer. Mrs George
n. MADDEN and Mrs. William j..
Counihan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN
At CAMDEN, IS CHARGE

CAMDEN, March Am attempt
was made to wreck a train on the
electric line of the West Jersey d
Seashore railroad between Camden
and Atlantic City last night, 1t be-
came known today.
Thomas Hensley of this city In
formed the police he had seen four
men place two ties on the track
near Seventh and Mechanic streets,
this city about midnight and then
disappear.
The towerman was notified nj set
signals against the train fifteen min
utes before it was due. The police
removed the ties and started a search
for the men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Miss Rifcnburg Hostess

Miss Alyce Mae Rifenburg enter
tanned a number of her friends at her
home in Paterson street, yesterday
afternoon in honor of her first birth
day. Singing and dancing were en-
joyed. The table was attractiveiy
decorated in a blue and gold color
scheme. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Wilbur
and Ruth Morrow, Catherine n
Thelma Anderson, Victor and Eliza
beth Szostak. Leda, Dorothy and
Alyce Rifenburg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Add c Members

Two new members were Initiated
at the meeting of the Martha Wash-
ington Club in the Community House
last night. Miss May Sikora and
Miss Velma Koxnozski. Refresh
ments were served at the close OF
the meeting. Basketball practice
with the coach, Miss Ethel Lewis,
took place after the business session
in Holy Trinity gymnasium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

An appeal is out for donations OF
candy, cake and pie for the Y. w.
C. A. cafeteria to be held in h Y.
NJ. G.. A. building tomorrow. Mrs.
Fenby Scott will be in charge. A de-
Iicious menu has been prepared for
the noon day luncheon. The menu
follows: Veal loaf, mashed pota-
toes, cold slaw, peas, cranberry
sauce pickles, coffee. cake and pie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Miss Buchanan Graduates

Miss Gladys Buchanan, of NC
Clellan street, graduated with hon
ors from the New York School of
Secretaries yesterday. Miss Buchan-
an received the coveted honor pin
for completing the course in a much
shorter time than is usually re-
ouired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Two Towns WjDcd Out

AUGUSTA, Ca. March 7:-Lang-
ley and Warrenville, ten and twelve
miles respectively from here, in
South Carolina, are reported to have
been wiped out by a storm today.
Nine persons are said to have
been killed at Langley. Telephone
and telegraph communication with
The towns is cut off,
Warrenton. Ca. also Is reported
bto have suffered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
TAX ORDINANCE
IS ADOPTED
Provides, That $1,15O, 1923
Must be Raised by Taxa
ton This Year

The 1922 tax ordinance, adopted
on second and third readings by the
aldermen last night, provides thai
SILL 0.123.22 be raised by taxation i'll
Perth Amboy this year, this amount
being $~141,767.55 higher than last
years figures.
The eity's total budget for 1922 is
$1,3l1,2S3.77, of which amount
S~161,160.55 is anticipated in revenues
leaving S1,150,123.22 to be raised by
taxes. The amount raised by taxes
last year was ZOOS. 355.67 and the
total budget. $1,174,624.S2.
The tax ordinance as adopted con-
aims the following figures:
Resources
Surplus revenue appro-
priated .......... y 2l,54l.9O
Miscellaneous revenues
anticipated Inn. 1~3a,e1S.65
Total anticipated rev.
enueS .........s.. 9loi,loV'oo
Amount to be raised by
taxes. as per budget. 745,92S.22
Total s907.0S3.77
Additional Amounts Appropriated
Police ...... S12, 100000
Contingent . 100000
100000 90
s921.0SS.77
Appropriations
As per budget ........ S907,0S3.7.
Additional ........... 1000. 90
1921, 0S3.77
Local Schools For the School year
July l.. 1922, to June 80,
1928 ...........-. SaJO,zUO.OU
|
$1,311. 2S3.77
Summary
Amount to be raised by taxes:
As per budget ......... ~$745.923.22
Additional ..,......... $4,000. 0O
Local schools ........ $50, 200 C
Total to be raised by
taxes .......... s1,150,123.22
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
OBITUARY
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Nielsen

Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Nielsen, an
old resident of this city. died last
night at her home, 5S1 Smith street,
after a brief illness. Mrs. Nielsen
was eighty-two years old. She Is
survived by two sons, Anton and
Peter Nielsen. The funeral will be
held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon
from her late residence. Rev. Mr..
| Kjaer, pastor of st. Stephens Danish
Lutheran church. will ofiiciate. The
interment will be in Alpine ceme-
terN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Aid Society 10 Meet

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Danish Children's Home will hold
their regular meeting in the home,
in Compton avenue, tomorrow alter
noon at 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

Rosary Society has been postponed
on of the tournament to be
held Thursday night in the audito-
rum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Mrs. Anna Sabolaski

Mrs. Anna Sabolaski, forty-siX
years old, wife of Michael Sabolaski,
of 373 Hail avenue, died last night.
Besides her husband she is survived
by eight children. The funeral will
be held Thursday morning from st.
stephens Polish church with inter-
ment in st. Stephens cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Auxiliary to MEET

American Legion auxiliary VIII
meet in. the auditorium Of the IL
Stary tonight at 7;45 o'clock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07
Fred C.. johnson

SOUTH AMBOY, March Tired
C. Johnson, thirty-five years old,
died at 3 o'clock this morning at his
home, 364 Parker street. Besides
his widow, he is survived by two
children; his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Johnson; a sister, Mrs.
Marcus Petersen, and a brother,
Nels Johnson, all of South Amboy.
Mr.. Johnson was a carpenter and
was secretary of the Local Carpen-
ters Union of Sayreville. Arrange
ments for the funeral will be com
pleted by the family today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

Total to be raised by
taxes .......... s1,150,12S.22
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

Pool sharks of the Staten Island
Aquehonga A.. c. will be at the Rari-
tan Yacht Club on Friday night for
a return match with the GUESTS of
the local club. Last week the locals
played at Tottenville and broke even
at the end of the matches. The
Raritan men won twp matches at
doubles, as did the Aquehongas,
while each club took n match of
singles. Both outfits are out for
blood this week and lively games are
expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

Summary
Amount to be raised by axes:
AS per budget ......... $745,923.22
Additional .,......... 100000
Local schools ........ $50, 90
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-07

Traffic Officer Chris Hanson. who
has been confined to his home by
illness for some time, was abou the
street for a few hours yesterday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1922-05-12
DIED

Mrs. Susan M. Harris whose death
occulei at her home here, on Satur-
o4y morning, May 9th, was born in
Jefferson county, Virginia. October
3Oth, 1880, and reached the ripe old
age Of 81 years., 6 months and
days. Her husband, Jeremiah Har-
ris, died in West Virginia in 1881,
and in April, 1883 accompanied by
her children, Charles, Eugene, Edith
and Pauline, she came to the terri
tory of Dakota, which has since been
her home. The deceased was the
daughter of Admiral Charles Boor-
man, U. S. A. and Nancy Abel, both
Vfrginians yf hte ,olden days.
Grandma Harris, as she was known
by wide circle of friends will be
much missed and the sympathy of
all is extended to the family. Her
life was a full and active one and
only the last few weeks was she con-
fined to her bed. A short funeral
service was conducted at the home
by Father Ruelle, and on Monday
morning the body was returned to
the home Of her father to be buried
by the side Of her husband at
Charlestown, Jefferson lcounty, w.
Virginia. Her four children, DR..
c. B. Harris Mrs. Clements, E. J.
Harris and Mrs. BrennAh survive
her the two latter accompanied the
remains to the last resting place.
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PENBN PEMBNA COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY MAY IL 1922
MINNONITES WHO LEFT sy
.-.,-s- 20
MANITOBA ARE DISSATISFIED

"A report from the Minnonites,
who migrated to Mexico from Mani
toba two months ago, is to the effect
that they are dissatisfied with their
present location. They located III
Chihuahua state.
They report the climate very un-
favorable, strong, dry winds in the
day time, which play havoc with
tents in which they are temporarily
quartered, and the temperature fall
ing to zero at night. Villas men,
who are located within fifty miles,
are threatening them continually.
despite the fact that there is a regi.
ment Of soldiers stationed near by
to keep order.
The leaders of the colony, who re-
mained behind to attend to business
matters for the colony, left last week
for Mexica to conduct an investiga-
ton. They are John w. Remp1e and
Klaude Held of Blumenort, near
Gretna, and Franz Froese of Rhine-
land. These two men were members
of the delegation which Travelled
through Utah in quest of favorable
location. There are 5000 yet to go.
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SCHOOL NOTES. .

The entire teaching force will be
at Grand Forks most Of next week
attending the Teachers Association
and Superintendents' and Principals
Conference. The meetings begin on
Wednesday morning and last
through the week. 4.
The State Track meet and all 9TH
er high school contests which include
debating, defamation, and both vo-
cal and instrumental contests are al
so held at the same time. Our track
team and girls glee club will take
part, so quite a number of students
as we'll as the teachers will attend
the big event. q
just now our track team is prac-
ticing for the county meet. While
we will miss York Langton and Vic
tor Paulson, two very good men, this
year we are still to be reckoned with
by some of our neighboring towns.
We have several new men out who
are doing well and we expect to
gather in a few points at least. We
hope that a good representation
from Pembina will attend the coun-
ty meet when it is held and help en-
courage our team. Also OR glee
club and orchestra will compete in
those events in the evenig while
Bernice Youmans will represent us
in the defamation contest. Take
a half day off and attend the county
meet. The date will be given later.
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PEMB1NA CITY BAND

The Pembina City Band held it's
annual election Of officers at the
first regular meeting in May. The
following officers were elected for a
term of one year: Judson LaMoure,
leader; Stephen Woolworth, manag-
er and secretary, Ray c. Stinson,
treasurer; Alfred Stevenson, prop
erty manager; James Moorhead, Ii
brarian.
A rising vote of thanks was given
Mr.. LaMoure for his interest and
efficient leadership, and to. Mr.. Rom
stad for organizing the band and
keeping alive the proper musical in
terest which held the organization
together during the past year.
1t is the intention to hold weekly
open-air concerts in Selkirk park or
some other suitable place during the
summer, and by majority vote of
the band the choice of day for
holding the concerts was left to the
decision of the business men of Penn
bina.