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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
BIG DANCE TONIGHT
AT Y. M. H. A. HALL

From all indications the lance 10
he held in the Y. NJ. IL. A. hall to-
night under the direction OF the 4:
NJ II. A. Athletic Committee, VIII
be one of the most successful al
fairs OF its kind ever held In TINS
city. Nat Kessler's Novelty Five
now playing at Healy's Colder
GIades in New York City. ave ar
ranged a delightful musical program
for the evening. The dance OF to-
night will be a most original n
and the decorations will play no little
mart in its assured success.
Green and white will figure in the
color scheme, while the form oil
decorations is withheld as a surprise
until the dance opens tonight. There
will be elimination dances, moon
light waltzes and other novel fea-
lures during the evening, including
a high class entertainment, secured
through the courtesy of Reder
Brothers. Leo S. Lowenkopf, chair
man of the affair. urges that all
members of the Y. NJ. IL. a. and y.
w. H.. A. turn out for this affair,
as it will mark the last big func-
ton TO be held in the present head
quarters.
Tickets may still be procured from
any member of the Y. Nj. ii. "A.
Athletic Committee, consisting of
Milton Berlfein, Louis Daitz. Arthur
Weiss, and Joseph m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
TO GIVE MUSICALE
TO AID CRIPPLED CHILD

The Jolly Eight Bridge Club will
give a musicale in the high school
auditorium, Tuesday. May 8, for the
benefit of a crippled child. Tickets
have been out for some time and
may be procured from any member
of the committee. consisting of Mrs.
Henry X. Golenbock, Mrs. 5. Salter,
Mrs. Sol Schloss, Mrs. Philip Borak
and Mrs. i. Seigel.
The Brahms Quartet, consisting
of Mrs. Lester NJ. White, first violin;
Charles w. Barnekov, second violin;
Stephen Somogyi, vi~olincello, and
Kenneth C. Martin, viola, will play
several selections. Miss Rebecca
Davidson, of New York. who made a
hit when she appeared before the
Woman's Club several weeks ago,
will play a number of piano selec-
tions. Mrs. Reginald b. Croweil and
Stanley c. Potter. both members OF
the Mendelssohn Quartet, will give
a vocal solo. Miss Dorothy Hall. a
graceful little dancer, will give an
aesthetic dance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
CHANNEL
ACTION SOON
$4,000 900 Appropriation
Bill Will Come Up in House
Next Week
BY GEORGE III. MANNING
washington Correspondent of the
Perth Ansboy Evening News)

WASHINGTON, May 4:-The bill
authorizing an appropriation of
$1,000, 900 for improving the chan
mel i'm Staten Island sound and ST.
$50. 900 for establishing "A 80 foo
channel in Newark bay and Hacken-
sack and Passaic rivers will be tax
en- up by the House for passage
early next week. Republican Floor
Leader Mondell placed it on the
program for consideration this week
but unexpected delay in considering
other legislation ahead of it put il
over to next week.
These two projects are probably
the most important and expensive
waterway developments eve under
taken by the federal government in
New Jersey at m time and doubt
less will go a great way toward en-
iarging the states commerce.
The improvement proposed for
the New York and New Jersey chan
nels consists of establishing a chan
ne. 80 feet deep from the main ship
channel north of Sandy Hook
through Raritan bay via Seguine
Point and Arthur Kill to Kill Won
Kull. with channels north and south
of Shooters Island, then through
Kill Won Kull to deep water in upper
New York bay. This will cost $40
400, 900. with $%11S,000 annually fos
maintenance.
The provision for the Staten Is
land sound project is contained in
the rivers and harbors authorization
bill reported to the House from the
committee on March 7.
The Newark bay item is in the
form of an amendment TO this bin
introduced by Congressman Rad
clifte of Paterson. the New Jersey
member of the rivers and harbors
committee. The report of the engi-
neers on the Newark bay project
was made to the House after the bill
had been reported in. by the COM
mittee and will therefore go before
the House as an amendment 10 the
bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
WOMAN suicide
At JAMESbURG
Despondent and Brooding
Over Husbands Death,
Woman Hangs Herself

JAMESBURG, May. 4.-Despon-
dent and broodinf over the death OF
her husband, William Chapel, .
farmer of this place, Mrs. Annie
Chapel, ffty-ive years old. COM
mitted suicide by hanging at her
home late yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Chapel is said to have made
two other attempts on her life in the
same manner without cce her
BODY was found hanging from the
rafters of a small room used as 2
store room. Her body was found
hanging by her SON., Merrill Chapel.
who cut it down.
DIR. John L. Suydam, the county
physician, was called and pronounc-
ed the woman dead. Mrs. Chapel
had used a clothes line. She haf
stood on a chair and after tying the
rope to a rafter in the room h
kicked the chair yer that left her
dangling from the ceiling.
Mr.. Chapel died last winter and
since that time it is said that Mira.
Chapel has brooded over his death.
The family were fearful Of her ut
tempt on her life the third time,
after the other two unsuccessful at
tempts. It was said that she vas
unusually bright yesterday morning
and nothing was thought about her
trying the act again. She had only
been gone q short time before she
was missed by the son. who went IN
search of her and found her hang
ing in the room. Arrangements for
the funeral are being made by the
family today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
w. C.. T. u. INSTITUTE
TO BE HELD FRIDAY

Local delegates will meet at tbs
corner OF Smith and state street. to-
morrow morning at 2 o'clock to at
tend the Spring Institute Of the Mid
dlesex County Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. which convene;
I'm the Baptist church in South River.
tomorrow. Mrs. William L. Perrint
will preside at the morning session.
The ogram for the day follows:
Morning Session
Devotions -. -. -. -. -.
Committees:
Courtesy. Mrs. Wilbur Rose, Mrs.
u. Farr, Mrs. Thomas Wilbur. Mrs.
J.. Simmons. Mrs. Esther Service.
Periodicals, Mrs. Ralph Powell.
Resolutions. Mrs. II. j.. Butcher
and Mrs. William Walters.
Greeting for churches. Rev. VIII
liam Kern.
Greeting for local union. Mrs. VIII
liam Morgan.
Response. Mrs. Fred Sorter.
Report of Executive. Mrs. Tappen.
Statement OF treasurer, Mrs.
Bovine.
Music.
Offering.
Address. Mrs. Eva n. Taylor. state
superintendent OF neaitn.
Song. "Some Glad Day
Noon-tide prayer. Miss Mathi!da
Petty.
Luncheon will be served.
Afternoon Session
= o'clock
Bible reading. Rev. L. c. Hofer.
Solo, Mrs. J. NJ. Crabiel.
women in Industry" Mrs. w. p.
Chase.
Music. ~.
Enlarge the Circle OF Service
Miss Ida Lillian Page.
Offering.
Americas Great Need-a Cam
raign for Law and Order" Rev. Will
liam Parsons.
Violin solo, Joseph Monush.
Reading minutes of morning n
report of executive.
Reports of committees
Singing. America"
Supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
Evening Session
7:45 O'Clock
High School Orchestra.
Devotions, Rev. Franklin Hoiey.
Vocal solo. Miss Ocho.
Silver Medal Contest.
Recitation No. 1.
Recitation No. 2.
Flute selection, Fred Crutter. b
Recitation No. 3.
Recitation No. 4.
Violin solo, Samuel Zweibel.
Recitation No. 5.
Recitation No. s.
Piano solo. Fred Crutter.
Recitation No. 7.
Recitation No. s.
Retirement of Judges.
Male Quartet.
Offering.
Presentation of Medal.
Benediction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
APPLEBY ACTS
FOR HOSPITAL
Would Convert Lakehurst
Proving Ground Into Ex-
Service Mems Hospital
BY GEORGE H. MANNING
washington Correspondent of the
Perth AInbOy Evening News)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May A.
Congressman T. Frank Appleby OF
Asbury Park. is making an effort TO
have the War Department Proving
Ground at Lakehurst, n. j., convert
ed into a hospital for treatment Of
former service men.
The government plant at Lake.
hurst cost about $~2,000,000 n was
used during the war by the Chemi-
cal Warfare Service. Recently 1t
was abandoned as an active post and
has been offered for sale. Mr.. APP
pleby believes that If it is sold at
auction as proposed it will bring
only a fraction of what it cost the
government.
He held a conference today with
Director Forbes of the L. S. Vete-
rams Bureau and urged thai an in
vestigation be made by the bureau
with a view to taking the Lakehurst
property over for location of a hos
pital for war veterans.
This section is well located as a
health resort, Mr.. Appleby pointed
out, and is much more desirable
than many of the places where the
Veterans Bureau has veterans now
established. Director Forbes appear
ed interested in the proposition and
said he would have it thoroughly in
vestigated. The American Legion. of
Ocean, and other counties along the
Jersey coast have been urging this
move.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
MOTOR VEHICLE FEES FOR
APRIL T0TALLED S486,094


TRENTON. May 4:-Motor We
hicle Commissioned William l.. Dll
today reported TO State Treasurer
William T. Read hat the fees re-
ceived by his department for April
just past were greater by a quarter
of a million dollars than those OF
same month last year.. The total
mount collected last month was
S4S6,094.34 and the receipts for
April, 1921, We're ~$239,641.75.
The state treasury was today en-
riched by a check from Mr.. Dill fos
~s475.239.39. representing April 1922
receipts minus certain deductions
for agents fees and fines due TO
counties. During the last month the
state received from passenger We
hieIe registrations $2l1.544: COM
mercial vehicles registrations. S121,-
036; drivers licenses. s93,459; fines
s15.173: transfers, $14,171; drivers
permits, 1851.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Y NEW SOLDIER HOSPITALS
PROVIDED FOR IN new BILL

WASHINGTON, May direction
of twelve soldier hospitals with a
total capacity of $3.50 beds is pro-
vided for in a bill reported today
bv the House appropriations COM
mittee. The bill makes a direct ap-
preparation of $4,000 900. this be-
ing the sum estimated to be with
drawn from the treasury during the
next fiscal year. Authority is given
for the additional $4,000 900 and the
director OF the veteran committee
will be able to start work as soon as
possible on all facilities contemplat-
ed under the Langley bill authoriz-
ing the SIT. 000. 900 outlay.
A~dditionaT~ funds may not be re-
quired before 1924.
The facilities proposed to be sc-
CURED with approximate cost figures
as outlined to the committee by d.
rector Forbes. include: District No.
2, New York, New Jersey and Con-
necticut, tuberculosis cases, $50
beds; general cases. $50 beds; $2,-
10e, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
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Plants, the growing Of fruits, grain, grasses and seedsi
Good roads, special mapsf
Health and special advice on sanitation and drugsi
Poltics-facts relating to international political prob
lemsY
Astronomy
Mining?
These are only a tiny fraction of the vast multitude OF
subjects covered by the Evening News Bureau.
The information bureau of the Perth Amboy Evening
News is at Washington because Washington is so handy to all
the greatest sources Of information.
Send your inquiry there addressed to Mr.. FREDERICK >.
Haskin, Evening News Information Bureau. Enclose q rWo-
cent stamp for return postage.
You will be answered.
If there is anything in the world you want information
about-ask Mr.. Haskn.
II doesn't matter what-Mr. Haskin will tell you, and-he
will leave no stone unturned to get you the information.
Mr.. Haskin's full name is Frederic j. Haskin and he Is
the Director of the Evening News Information Bureau
He maintains a big staff Of experts and correspondents
whose business is merely to answer questions-your questions.
What do you want to know aboutf
A fact of historyf S.
The solution of a business %problemf
Social etiquettef
Army pensions! 81
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04

ROSARY SOCIETY
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

Tonight the Rosary Society will
hold their card party in the knights
OF columbus assembly room in High
street. as the committee is arranging
for an unusually large attendance.
Tables will be arranged for bridge,
five hundred. pinochle, euchre and
the peanut jab. Fifty beautiful
prizes will be awarded. Refresh
ments will be served. Mrs. Peter
Van SICKLE, Sr., is chairman of the
affair and her committee follows:
Mrs. Frank Burns. Mrs. John
Beatty, Mrs. William Clapsadell, MIS-.
jeremiah Desmond, Mrs. Thomas
Dwyer. Mrs. Joseph Hartung, Mrs
John Kennedy. Mrs. John Lawless'
Miss Margaret Martin, Miss Bessie
Mullen, Mrs. Joseph Mclaughlin,
Mrs. Reddy. Mrs. Hugh Reilly, Mrs.
Thomas Ramsey. Mrs. Louise Senior
Mrs. Patrick White. Mrs. Charles
Sieber, Mrs. Frank Rhodes, Mrs.
John Winands, Mrs. Thomas Pattcn,
Mrs. James Quirk. Mrs. Hugh Gun
bingham. Mrs. Bracken. Mrs. John
J. Quinn, Mrs. John Delaney ana
Miss Blanche Van SICKLE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
At the Strand

Hundreds OF ex-service men were
employed at Universal City, CAL.
during the production Of Foolish
Wives" the costly photodrama OF
Monte Carlo, now showing at the
Strand theatre. They were used to
give the proper soldier atmosphere
at the famous Mediterranean plea
sure resort, which also was a leave
area of the Allied armies during the
winter following the armistice.
Among the former soldiers who
appear in the various scenes. In their
own uniforms, are men and oficials
from almost every allied army. In
cluded in/this list are Lieut.. Edwin
G.. Parsons, an Ace in the Lafayette
Escadrille and the holder Of many
French and Belgian war cross: Ma
jor Cartwright OF the Dublin Fusi-
ieers, Captains Machael Kustoff ana
Boris Germanon of the Russian ar
my; Major Ram Singh. of the Brit
ish Hindoo forces; Captain B. Given
a British hero of Vimy Ridge; Jean
FRANKIE, a non-commissioned oh1cer
in the Belgian army, OF many decor
ations; Baron Jarvis, who holds Brit
ish war medals for both the Boer
and the World Wars; Roger McKen-
non, a noted Anzac, and Lieut.. Felix
O'Rourke Of the Scottish Highlan-
ders.
The American ex-service men in
clude men and officers Of all rinks
from every branch of the army, navy
and marine corps. A large per CEN
tage of these X -fighters actually had
visited Monte Carlo. either on leave
or as hospital patients. They were
able to help the picture considerably
in reconstructing the life ana activi-
ties of the Riviera shortly after the
war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
PERSONAL

Arthur Fullerton, of Park avenue,
left yesterday for Houston, Texas,
where he will attend the convention
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Engineers.
Mrs. Scott Hall, of Railway, wa
the guest of MI. and Mrs. Stacy
Coutts. of Kearny avenue, Tuesday.
Miss Florence Sayre. of Rector
street. visited friends in Highland
Park, yesterday.
Mrs. Louis Tonghini. of Broad
street. "a the guest of friends in
New York yesterday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecilius Petersen, OF Compton
avenue, yesterday.
Mrs. John r.. Haywood. of High
street. and Mrs. a. G. Walker, of the
Sewaren History Club, left today
for Atlantic City. where they will
represent the Sewaren History Cluh
at the convention of the State Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs now being
held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcy Michaels, o.
Market street, Mr. and Mrs. Nj
Weinstein and David kaufman, OF
Gordon street. motored TO Atlantic
City today where they will remain
for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. August staudt and
daughter, Miss Augusta Staudt
leave today for Atlantic City. wher:
they will remain for a few days.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Holger Nelson, of Prospect street
recently.
Mrs. Martin Hanson, of Park ave
nue., left Tuesday on the Aquitanis
for Denmark. where she will visii
relatives for a few months.
Mrs. Elmont Bedell, of Marke
street, has returned to her home az.
ter spending several days with hel
father in Millhall, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
BENEFIT Play Tonight

"Et Unfolding Pigebarn" will be
presented in Washington Hall to-
night under the auspices of the
Young Peoples Society of ST Steph-
EMS Danish Lutheran church. The
proceeds will help defray the heavy
expenses of the club. Tickets have
been selling fast and may be pro-
cured from any member of the So
ciety or at the door. The cast in
cIudes Clara Anderson, Gudrun
Zimmerman. Marie Anderson, Mar
garet Peterson. e. Hansen and
Hans Rasmussen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Given Surprise Party

4 surprise party was given by MISS
Anna Delman in honor of Miss Freda
Bolinsky, at her home in Cortlandt
street. Games and da..cing were
enjoyed. Frank Delman gave a Vo-
cal solo. Refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Among those present We're Misses
Madeline Bolinsky, Freda Bolinsky.
Anna Katcak, Mildred Bolinsky,
Marie Delmar and Anna Delman.
Messrs. Mickey Valation. Walter
Tusick, Ale Snyder. Walter Smith
Mickey Pupoluski. Joseph Belko,
James Carson, Bruno Perkasky, OF
This city. Miss Setta Brasky and
Miss Marguerite Gergley, of Newark
Theodore Donald, John Gordon. MRS
.Deiman. Mrs. Bolinsky, Mrs. Earika
and Mr.. Delman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
EASTERN STAR TO
HAVE DANCE TONIGHT

Elaborate preparations have been
made for the dance to be held to-
night in Junior Hall, under the aus
pices of the Order of Eastern Star.
The usual elimination and moonlight
dances together with many other
novel features arranged by the COM
mittee will help provide for the eve
ning's fun. Excellent music has
been secured for the occasion. Miss
Edna Lindhardt is chairman OF the
affair and her committee is ar
ranging for a large crowd and all
those that attended the last dance
are looking forward to the good
time that is in store for them to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Fifteen FAMILIES MADE
HOMELESS At KEASBEY
CONTINUED from page one)

t1Ondnutu AAOli bdet OniN
In the course of the fire an ex-
plosion occurred in one of the burn
ing buildings. Shingles and glass
fragments were flung for several
hundred feet around and the crash
of the defamation added to the con-
fusion and tumult. The source of
the shock has not been definitely de-
termined except hat it is known
that it did not take place in the
building where the fire started.
Causes given for the explosion
ranged from a still 10 a box of shells.
Some of the families turned out
by the flames were taken in by
neighbors and friends, but others
had no place to go. These people
people spent the entire night hud-
died over their few rescued belong
ings, drenched by the rain. Many
pitiful scenes were witnessed by the
thousands of spectators who flocked
tcH the fire in automobiles. by trolley
and or foot. In one case a family
that had only last week made the
final payment on a home lost the
t.ouse and all it contained. In other
Instances children became separated
from their parents and frantic moth
srs lodged back and forth among
the bystanders trying to locate their
offspring. Families of foreigners &C.
cupied some of the houses and many
of these people became terrified.
Wagons and trucks were used in
emptying houses nearby when ii
was feared that the flames would de-
stroy the whole section. Spectators
and residents united in working to
remove furniture from homes with
IN a two block radius.
Efforts were made to reach the
Red Cross chapter here last night,
but the fire cut the telephone cables
and all communication by that
means was cut off. Early this morn
ing, however, the emergency workers
we're on hand preparing to assist the
stricken families. An appeal for
furniture and clothing has been
made and temporary quarters have
been provided. Persons desiring to
donate money for relief purposes
may make their contributions
through the local chapter of the Red
cross. Miss Anna H.. Borden. exec
utive secretary, is in charge, assisted
Nv Mrs Isabel Gould.
Repair gangs from the telephone
company and Public Service Corpor-
alton were on the ground after day.
light repairing damage to their sys-
tenn of wires.
Thirteen years ago a confiagration
on the same spot wiped out seven
residences. At that time also it be-
came necessary to summon outside
assistance in ex~tinguishing the
flames.
The glare of last nights fire was
visible for miles around. 1t was
thought by many persons hat the
flames were in this city and the fact
that no alarm was sounded for some
time caused much speculation.
Automobiles focked to the blaze by
the score and were lined up along
the heights on both sides of the
road. Police from this city aided the
Woodbridge force in coping with
he throng.
At the local police station Desk
Lieutenant Andrew Jensen was noti-
fed by Alderman Mcclure to send
he Eagle Company to Keasbey.
Alderman. John J. Clark head of the
fire committee also acted to send
men and equipment. Chief Hooper
and Jay B. FRANKIE went to keasbey
soon after. An alarm was turned in
from the station, sounding at box
a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Plan for Festival

Three new members were voted
in at the regular monthly meeting
of the Standard Bearers of Simpson
nj. r.. church, held at the home OF
Miss Hester Hawkins, Tuesday night.
Plans were made for a strawberry
festival to take place some time IL
June. At the close of the business
session a social time followed. Re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Beveridge Increases Lead

INDIANAPOLIS. Nav 4 tBy Inc
Associated Press):-Additional pre-
cipcts received here early today
from Tuesdays primary in the SEN
atorial race only served to increase
the lead of A. j. Beveridge. former
senator, over Harry :. New. incum-
bent.
For the last twenty-four hours
Mr.. Beyeridge has been making
slow but sure gains and with 3,215
out of 1882 precincts in the state
tabulated. he has reached the high
est majority that he had at n tins
1880.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04

NEW BRUNSWICK, May f.
The will of Leonard Classen, whd
died at South River on April %. wal
admitted for probate by the surro.
gate this morning. The will was
drawn May Z, 1914, and names
George Holsworth and David Ser
viss as executors of the estate. Resi-
dences in Sayreville r b~equeathed
to Peter Holsworth. George Hols-
worth and Christina SHED. while .
plot of land adjoining one of the
houses in S~ayreville is left to Ame-
liza Seeman. Cash requests are made
in favor of a number of other rela-
tives and the residue of the estate
goes to George and Peter Hos
worth and Amelia Seeman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Funeral for Mrs, Burke

The funeral service for Mrs.
Johanna Burke, of Brighton avenue.
was held from her late residence
this morning followed by a solemn
requiem high mass at st. Mary's
church at 10 o'clock. Rev. John
Larkin was celebrant at the mass.
Rev. Charles Prendergast was dea-
con and Monsignor William p. Can't
well was sub-deacon. Interment was
in st. Mary's cemetery. The bear
ers. four nephews and two grand
sons, were Patrick, Michael. Thomas
and Daniel Dwyer, John and Thomas
Burke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
Gets 90 Damages

NEW YORK. May William A.
Rafter. sporting editor of the Brook
iyn Standard Union, was awarded
$500. 600 by a supreme court jury to-
day in a breach of contract suit
against the Fox Publishing Com
pany. publishers of the Police Ga
zette. He sued for $500. 900. alleging
the Fox Company violated a con-
tract calling for a life job as sport
ing editor for that paper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-04
EVICT STRIKING MINERS
IN FAYETTE, Pa, REGION

UNIONTOWN, Pa. May 4:-First
eviction of striking miners and thei:
families in the Fayette region took
place at the Amend Coal q Coke
Company near here. A dozen FAM
lilies. it was reported to the county
authorities. have beer moved from.
company houses and their belong
ings set vi in the road. This was
the beginning of a move by the
company 10 reclaim property held
by persons named as undesirables