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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
PRISON PROBE
CAUSES ACTION
Governor to Ask Explanation
Lewis Issues Statement
in Warm Controversy

TRENTON, Dec. Ex-Governor
Edwards. a member of the State
Board of Institutions and Agencies
by virtue of his office. today at the
Slate House said he would ask
Commissioner Burdette G.. Lewis
for an official explanation of his &C
tions in instituting a general probe
of the New Jersey state prison un-
der conditions which have resulted
in excluding newspapermen from
the hearings.
Replying to the statement of
Principal Keeper Joseph S. Hoff
that a secret probe, such as Lewis is
conducting, encourages unruly pris-
oners to flaunt constituted authority.
Commissioner Lewis toray issued e
statement rejecting upon certain
deputies who have seen long service
at the institution.
The commissioner also requested
the principal keeper and the board
of prison managers to join with him
in f~erretting out certain deputies
who are alleged to be not in har-
mony with Lewis conduct OF penal
affairs. Hon and the managers
! ave opposed Lewis in the present
investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
.ELkS WANT CHRISTMAS
COUPONS FROM CRIPPLES
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All crippled children of the city
are urged to send in a coupon at
once. If transportation, clothing or
anything at all is needed, the COM
mittee should be communicated with
and every arrangement will be made
so that every "krippled kiddie" can
enjoy himself or herself or this date.
Harold L. Pickersgill of the "krip-
pied kiddies' committee recently re-
ceived a communication from a Grip
pied child in the northwestern Sec
ton of the city regarding Transport
tation and the child has been nott-
fed hat arrangement has been made
to take her to the club house on this
date.
Mrs. Emil Stremlau and her COM
mittee from the women's auxiliary
are today visiting the homes of Grip
pied children where it is known aid
Is required. These children will be
taken care Of before Christmas.
Mrs. Chester Darling and e. T.
Reed are arranging a program ~ n
tertainment, Mrs. Darling taking
care of the dancing section and Mr..
Reed the balance. This committee
reports a big treat is in store for the
Riddles who attend.
AT O.oU ClUch On Iile GiIl LilS
children will be set down TO a tur-
key supper prepared by Frank Guile
and his assistants, and a Christmas
tree, the largest in town, and con-
tributed by a local merchant, will
be in sight of the children.
Chairman Pickersgill of the kid
dies committee announces that he is
in receipt of a supply of toys and
also story books. the latter from
Charles T. Hartman. These articles
will be distributed among the kid
dies.
A good time is in store for all the
Riddles on this occasion and they
are urged to send in their coupons
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Starts Damage Suit

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
Mary L. Rightmere. of Deans, ad-
Illustrator on the estate of Voor.
hees F. Rightmere Of Deans. who
died December IS, 1919, has filed a
suit in the supreme court against
William B. Patterson, also OF Deans,
for the recovery of $4,000 damages
caused by fire. The defendant OPP
Grated a sawmill opposite the Right
mere property and on April z the
plaintiff alleges that through the
negligence of the defendant sparks
from a fire on his property caused a
fire which destroyed a building on
the Rightmere tract. Russell e.
Watson represents the plaintiff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
SALE
OF HARB|NCER

Due to the fact that no bidders
appeared at the sale of the steam
tug "H~arbinger" which was sched-
uled for / o'clock today at the Perth
Amboy Dry Dock here. United States
Marshal James II. Mulheron, post
poned the sale for a period Of two
weeks. at the same hour.
The Harbinger was seized by Gus
tom officers here last February when
it came to this port from Canada
and attempted to unload a cargo of
whiskey into small boats. Follow
ing the attempt to land the stuff
the federal prohibition department
became active and the whiskey was
taken from the vessel and sent to
the government warehouse in New
ark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
STARTS LONG SENTENCE

NEWARK, n. j, Dec. 19:-Ger--
ardo Melillo, who shot and killed
his father-in-law Giovanni Del
Russi, in a quarrel September 16
last, today began serving an eight
to thirty-year sentence in state
prison.
Melillo was sentenced by Judge
Caffrey yesterday following a plea
of guilty when he was brought 10
trial recently. Melillo refused trial
on the declaration that he would
not testify against his father-in-law
nor allow his wife of a few weeks
to testify against her father.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
SHIP IN CRAVE DANGER

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec. 1e:--The
steamer Thunder Bay, grain-laden.
which ran ashore at Morgan's Point,
near Port Colborne, Ont, last
Thursday, was reported today to be
pounding heavily on the beach and
in danger Of breaking up. Captain
John DAILY of the United States
Coast Guard, landed the last of the
crew at Port Colborne last night
and returned to his station here. A
lighter and tugs Will make further
efforts today to save the freighter
If the weather il more fayora hfe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Event for St. Mary,s

st. Mary's Sodality Society are
making preparations for their dance
to be held in the auditorium of the
knights of Columbus home, in High
street, IN Wednesday, December 27.
Excellent music will be furnished
for the occasion. Miss Genevieve
White, is chairman of the affair as
sisted by the following, Miss Marion
O'Brien, patrons; Miss Agnes Kenna,
decorations, and Miss Kenna, tickets.
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
veteran Hit by Auto

ANEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 19.-
WHAT'S tw~enty-eight yaers in the
sef1ice of Uncle Sam? A grizzled
and\gray man who visited the local
headQuarters this morning could
well answer this question.
Heacame to Recorder Tindell ask
lAg THAT he be sent to the workhouse
for the winter and had papers to
show that he had served twenty
sight years in United States service
- an arfiileryman. After being dis
ahargee from the service. he was hit
~ an automobile, and has been in
~ Peters hospital since.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
PROBE SCHOOL FIRE

BELLE lille, Dec. 19:-Belle-
lille police continued their investi-
cation today of the fire which de-
stroyed the Silver Lake school Sun
day night causing a loss of 100000.
II has been definitely established
that the blaze did not originate
from defective heating apparatus
Police are confident a firebug Is re-
sponsible. The building was insured
for St10.Oo0.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
CITY BRIEFS

Due. it is said, to poor coal. the
first train to New York this morning
via the Central Railroad, did not
arrive here until almost z O'Clock,
The engine crew, it is said, were un-
able to get the coal to produce
steam. This train which arrives
here from New York each night at
GAL o'clock, was late last night
through the same cause.
Attorney Jacob M. Klein reports
that he has sold a four-family
apartment house at 265 Grace street
to Annie and Joseph Molar. The
consideration was $500. The
transaction took place through Mr..
Work has been started of relaying
the rails between Matawan and
south Amboy, on the New York &
Long Branch railroad. A section of
the south bound tracks along the
bay at Morgan has been completed.
The Camden tr IL en- the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. due to arrive here at
III a. m. was over an hour late to-
day, it being about $3.50 O'Clock be-
fore the train arrived at the Central
station here. The cause of the de-
lay could not b9 ascertained.
The nomination of officers for AL
eonduin Lodge No. A. knights OF
Pythias, followed the comforting
of the rank of knight at a meeting
Of the lodge last night. The rank
of knight was conferred on seven
candidates. Master Cortlandt Sheath
was in charge of the work and Chan
cellor Commander V. Poulsen was
in the chair. Besides many men,
hers of the lodge. there were Wis
itors present from Woodbridge and
South Amboy. Because of the next
two meetings coming on holidays
Christmas and New Years, there
will be no more meetings until Jan
nary 8. At this time the annual
election of officers will take place.
The officers named for the an.
nual election are: Chancellor COM
mander, Burton K. Gehret: vice
chancellor, Hans Miller: m~aster-at.
arms, Bernard Karkus and Frank
Whitworth; master oe work, Cort-
lsndt Sheath; prelate. william Fl
Tice; keeper OF records and seal
Ernest Pape: master of exchequer
Carl Walters: master Of finance. w
T. Wederstrom; inner guard. /
Siadtkus, and outer guard. Victor
Poulsen.
District Deputy President Mrs
William Seiber with a delegation OF
members of Violet Rebekah Lodge
No. Sc Odd Fellows went to Passaic
last night for q visit with the Re-
bekah Lodge of that place. The
trip was made by bus and the ocea-
sion vas for the presentation of the
travelling gavel to Passaic Lodge
from a neighboring lodge. The gave
Is expected to reach this city in Feb
ruary when arrangements will be
made for a reception to the lodge
bringing it here.
-
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4. Be
evolent and Protective Order of Elks
will meet tonight at the club house
in Madison n The committee
in charge of the crippled children's
Christmas party that is to be helt
next week is expected to reveal SONS
Of the program for that event at THU
tim
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
MISSING AVIATOR SAFE

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Dec. 10.
Air Mail Pilot Henry G. Boonstra,
missing since last Friday. when he
became lost in a blizzard en- route
to Rock Springs, Wyo,, has been
found alive and well at the Rigby
ranch. four miles southeast of where
his wrecked plane was discovered
yesterday according to advices re-
day
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
PATROLMAN RIEDY HALTS
RUNAWAY HORSES

Patrolman John Riedy stopped a
runaway team of horses at the cor
ner of Hall enu and Cortlandt
street about $50 O'Clock last night.
The horses evidently were frighten-
ed by a train or trolley and started
to run from State street and Hall
avenue. The horses belonged to John
Harbina of 297 Meinzer street.
Motorcycle Officer Paul Layden
stopped a team of horses attached to
q coal wagon at the corner of New
Brunswick venue and Oak street
hSt night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
BOOZE VESSEL
RULE ATTACKED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-The
decision OF Federal Judge Hand ut
New York, holding that foreign ves-
sells cannot bring Intoxicating liq-
uors into the territorial waters of
the United States, was attacked as
contrary to imnIemorial usage and
unwarranted by any present law in a.
brief for the foreign lines filed IN
the supreme court today by Former
Attorney General George w. Wick
ersham.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
SARAH BERMHARDT
RECEIVERS, REPORT

PARIS, Dec. 10 (By The Asso-
ciated Press):-Sarah Bernhardta
tainting spell. which came at the
close of a rehearsal yesterday after
noon, was brought about by over
work, in the opinion of her friend ;.
The great actress had just returnei
from a long and firing tour of Italy.
One of the actresses close friends
who saw her late in the evening
reported her as much better.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
PATTEN CLUB HAS SMOKER

The first annual smoker of the
Third Ward Democratic Club was
held in Washington hall on Fayette
street last night. The program for
this event consisted Of eight acts,
four performers making two APP
pearahces each. a good sized CROWD
attended the affair and 1t is under
stood a larger undertaking of a SIM
liar nature will be held early in
1923. Louis p. Booz. Jrs acted In
the capacity OF announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
TWO KILLED At JERSEY CITY

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 19:-John
Hughes was almost instantly killed
today when he became caught on a
fly wheel in the engine room at the
contractors plant of the new vehic-
ular tunnel at Twelfth and Provost
streets. His body was badly crush
ed.
The body of Victor Bruno, a track
walker, was found this morning
alongside the tracks of the Erie
railroad. Bruno had been struck by
q train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
COAL DEALERS URGE use
OF MORE SOFT COAL HERE
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Figures presented at the meeting
showed that to date only flfty-two
per cent as much coal has been de-
livered in the country to date as was
available at the same time last year.
Despite this decrease the figures
showed the New England States and
Canada have already received 1,227
more cars of coal now than they did
last year. 1t was this expectation
of coal to another country wnen
places in the United States need coal
that resulted in the dealers endors-
ing the move of Representative
Brennan of Michigan, placing an en-
barge on the shipping of coal out
of the country. The New Jersey
senators and representatives In con-
gress will be asked to vote in favor
of such an embargo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Rewards Are Increased

Los ANGELES. Dec. 19.-Re-
wards offered for the recapture of
Mrs. Clara Phillips, hammer MUIR
deress who escaped from the Los
Angeles county Jail. total SO, 600.
OF that sum, $3.50 is offered by
Sheriff William I. Traeger, $3.50 by
the Los Angeles county board Of
supervisors and $4,000 by the Los
Angeles Examiner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Hans Nielsen's VIII Probated

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. ~
The will of Hans Nielsen of Perth
Amboy, who died on November rs.
has been filed for probate. The will
names Hanne, the widow of the de-
ceased, as executrix. and the entire
estate is left to her. The will was
made on April 9, 1914. and was wit
ressed by Pauline Berner and Mary
7 pa4arvon
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Alumni Dance Dec. 81

All plans have been completed
for the semi-annual Alumni dance
to he held in the high school audi
forum on Wednesday. December
81. Edward Patten. chairman, an
nounces. that nothing has been left
undone toward making this affair a
success. Tonghini's Royal Serena
ders will furnish the music for the
dancing. Tickets IRE out and can
be procured from any member of
the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH

NEW YORK, Dec. 10. - Miss
Annie Otto was burned to death and
four mernL rs of the family were
hurt in jumping from second story
windows, in a fire which swept their
: home in the Bronx today. Mrs.
Sophie Otto. sixty ears old, mother
of the dead woman. was among
those who leaped, and was injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Have Christmas Party

The Woman's Bible Glass of the
First Baptist church held their an
nual Christmas party in the chapel
of the church last night. Each
member of the class received a gift
from Santa Claus. Mrs. Bruce
Smith, of Elizabeth, was dressed as
Santa Claus. A social time followed
and refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
WIRE NEWS

LAUSANNE, Dec. 10 (By The
Associated Press).-Ic was reported
this afternoon that a complete draft
OF the peace treaty, drawn up as a
result of the deliberations OF the
Near East conference here. would be
presented to the TURKS on Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Bandits Get $4,000 Cash

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec. 19:-Twa
men held UP Joseph Soos, keeper of
a soft drink place on the South Side
today. beat him into In%sensibility
and escaped with $4,000 in cash.
Soos kept the money on hand to pay
checks for customers who work in a
nearby steel plant. :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Near Famlne at Metuchen

METUCHEN, Dec. 1.-the coal
situation in Metuchen is serious, 1t
now being impossible to cur
more than one-quarter of a ton at q
time and this small consignment
consists OF one-half hard and one
half soft coal. The Manning Free
man &c Son Coal Company has re-
ceived but one car load Of coal In
two weeks and the Metuchen Coal
Company Is now unable to make
deliveries it was reported this morn
ing. AS yet there has been no move
made by the borough officials to
remedy conditions and although
there are many cars of coal pass
ing through Metuchen daily on the
Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley and
Philadelphia and Reading railroads,
none of these cars are left at the
sidings of local dealers to relieve
the situation here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
sfaan 900 IdahiIInes

NEW YORK. Dee 19-Alleging
liabilities OF 100000, three cred
stofa today fled an involuntary
pesifion In bankruptcy against Max
fp.ogei. theatrical producer. OF THE
RE assets we're not men
Toned In Tbs petition
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
To Serve Chicken Patties

The menu to be served at the
MONDAY luncheon at the z. M. C.
A. tomorrow. follows: Chicken pat
ties, mashed potatoes, green peas,
pickles, olives, celery, pie and cake.
Mrs. William CARTS vii! be in charge,
assisted by Miss Lucy Bernard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
FASC|ST||N
WAR ON REDS

TURIN, Dec. 19.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press)-Renewed conflicts
between the communists here have
resulted in the killing of ten per-
sons. including two of the Fascist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Plan for Theatre Party

TIC VIdILIId NdSIIIIISL UH OIUU NtIu
their regular meeting at the Com
munity house in tombstone street
last night. Plans were made for a
theatre party to be held some time
in the near future. Refreshments
were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19

The Social Service Bible Glass OF
Simpson NJ. L. church will hold
their regular meeting at the home
of Miss Alma Parsons, in Fords. to-
night. All members II requested
to meet at Smith and state streets
at TAB O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Girls Meet Tonight

The Girls Progressive Club will
hold their regular meeting in the
Community House tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19

Work has been started of relaying
the rails between Matawan and
South Amboy, on the New York &
Long Branch railroad. A section of
the south bound tracks along the
bay at Morgan has been completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4. Be-
evolent and Protective Order of Elks
will meet tonight at the club house
in Madison avenue. The committee
in charge of the crippled children's
Christmas party that is to be held
next week is expected to reveal some
of the program for that event at this
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19

The Camden tr IL en- the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, due to arrive here at
t:11 a. m, was over an hour late to-
day, it being about $3.50 o'clock be-
fore the train arrived at the Central
station here. The cause of the de-
lay could not b9 ascertained.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
Shoots Wife, Then
Turns Gun on Self
Woman Wounded Five Times
by Randolph Cafe Owner
Both May Die.

Randolph, Neb., March IA. ].
Mercny shot and seriously wounded
his wife and then turned the gun
on himself here this morning.
The Mercnys, who own res
taurant here. had opened for the
morning and Mrs. Mercny was
sweeping the floor when Mercny
pulled gun and shot her five
times. Two shots entered the ab-
domen, two the breast and one the
head.
Several people, hearing the shots,
rushed to the building and found
both victims OF the tragedy uncon-
scious.
The woman was taken to Sioux
City hospital.
Mercny, after shooting his wife,
shot himself in the left breast. His
condition is also serious. d.
No motive is given for the shoot
ing. The Mercnys had been living
separately.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
Marshall Joffre Visits
Canada as Envoy of Peace

Victoria. 3. c., March 27.-Mar-
shall Joseph jacques Joffre of France,
in his own words here as "an envoy
of peace" arrived at Victoria from
the far east today on the liner Silver
State. With him were Nine. Joffre,
Samuel Hill OF Seattle and military
aides.
The hero of the Marne came as
an ordinary passenger OH the Silver
State, not on an official mission, he
explained, but in the course of tour
around the world. The only mission
he said was solely in the interests
Of permanent and everlasting peace.
During his forthcoming tour OF the
United States and Canada, he will
speak for peace and one of his first
acts will be to dedicate the inter-
national peace portal at Blaine,
Wash, on the boundary line between
the United States and Canada.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
Legion Commander
"Buck Private" in
"BL0ckhOrse Troop"

Culver, Ind, March 27.-Hanford
MacNider, national commander of
the American Legion, became a
buck private" in the "Blackhorse
troop" here today.
Commander MacNider, who came
here to attend the convention of
state post commanders, was made an
honorary member of the troop of
Culver military academy.
At token, the membership pre-
sented Col. MacNider with an Eng
lish riding saddle and set Of sad
die bags.
The "Blackhorse troop is we'll
known throughout the United States
for its fine horses. For many years,
it has been the escort OF vice presi-
dents of the United States at IN
auguration ceremonies. 1t recently
was the escort OF honor for Marshal
Ferdinand Foch on his visit to In
diana
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
G. 0. P. Leaders Consider
Plans to Clear Pact Tangle

Washington, March 27.-Two
methods of clearing up the technical
senate tangle over the four-powcr
Pacific treaty and its two supple
ments were under consideration to-
day by republican leaders while the
senate continued debate on the sup
Elementary measure excluding the
japanese mainland from the scope
OF the four-power treaty.
Adoption OF separate resolution
ratifying the supplemental declara-
ton, including mandates islands and
excluding domestic questions from
operation of the power treaty was
one method. The other plan under
consideration by the majority leaders
was inclusion in the resolution rati-
lying the Japanese mainland treaty
OF the reservations affecting the
inundated islands and domestic ques-
tions,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
Government Plans Air
Route to Panama Canal

Washington. March E.-Plans foF
early establishment OF an air route
10 the Panama canal zone as q meas
ure OF national defense are being
, ie by the War department. See
Y Weeks announced, When
.Ln e places have been surveyed
elected, he said. army planes
al be sent to the zone under their
own power.
~ regard the canal zone and Haw-
ali as the two most important post.
the army has Mr.. Weeks said.
The secretary said he had repeat
edly told congressional committees
that he would not be responsible for
any reduction in the garrisons OF
these posts as was proposed by the
house appropriations committee as
an economy measure in framing the
army appropriation bill,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-03-28
Mistletoe Yards
Private Property,
Packers Declare
First Case Under Stockyards
Control Act, Brought by
Livestock Exchange,
Opens in Kansas City.

Kansas City. March 27.-Hearing
OF charges brought by the Kansas
City Livestock exchange against
Armour & Co.. in connection with
the operation of the Mistletoe stock
yards here, got under way today. The
case is the first brought under the
federal packer r-stockyards control act
of 1921. Hearings are before Judge
B. NJ. Hainer, commissioner of the
federal department Of agriculture.
Hogs are brought by the Fowler
Packing company at the Mistletoe
yards here direct from the producers.
The Fowler company is owned by
the Armour Packing company. 1t
is the contention of the plaintiffs that
the operation of the Mistletoe yards
tends to depress the price of hogs
on the open market at Kansas Sity,
that the prices paid at the Mistletoe
yards are arbitrarily fixed and inter-
fere with an open and competitive
market and constitute an effort by
the Armour company to control hog
prices paid here.
The Armour company, in the open
ing statement of counsel, denied the
charges and asserted that the Mistle-
toe yards are private, not public,
stockyards under the 1921 federal
law. and that the real motive of the
Kansas City Livestock exchange is
to prevent any direct buying of live
stock from producers and force all
producers to pay, commissions to
commission firms.
Testimony dealt largely with how
much weight is gained by hogs re-
ceiving a "fll' Of corn and water as
against the amount gained by hogs
receiving only water. 1t is the con-
tention of the livestock exchange
that the practice at the Mistletoe
yards is to water and not feed the
hogs and that the producer loses the
benefit of several pounds added
weight thereby.