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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
SECRECY MARKS
PENROSE BURIAL
Reporters Not Permitted at
Burial Ground Mo lnfor-
nation is Forthcoming

pHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-Fhe
,nnraI of Senator Boise Penrose,
was held this morning. Inc saiie
eecracv that surrounded the
,nalinp of arrangements Tor the lu-
nernI was maintained until the po-
1iticnl leader was lowered into tne
south Laurel Hill cemetery. NO
incarnation was forthcoming wheth-
or there were any religious services
at the house OF cemetery. news,
nar,or reporters were not perInltteo
70 he burial ground .ho
Newspapers THAI regaruep IA
r,nrial of = United States
who figured so largely in the psoIi
fical history of the COUNTRY as an III
portant piece of news. set a Wa'cn
on practically the same pan a.
death watches are set on proIhihs'
persons who are believed 10 oe uy
inr A report that Senator PEN
roses father was buried years as
81 midnight in order to avoid undue
nuhlicitv made the vigil almost an
III pirhf affair. The three brothe
richard. Charles and Spencer PEN
rose. arrived at the Spruce street
horne where the senator's body lay
ana where he was born. Four au-
tomobiles parked near the house
about the same time, A little iateI
charles Penrose, who is a physician
and had attended his brother, APP
reared on the front steps II waved
his arm and seemingly from whe
4 hearse approached. The body was
out by an undertakers as
sistan Mt. ana the hearse followed by
thc four automobiles, supposedly
containing the families of the three
brofhers. started for the cemetery.
Reporters on watch at the GENE
terry yesterday were not admitted 10,
day. Guards were stationed an
around the place. The funeral par
~ werei in the cemetery about h1teeh
inute and left before Q A. M. Thus
was enacted the final scene in n
career Of a man who could have had
one of the largest funerals IN tne
history of the city. Political lead
ers from every county IN tne stato
came to Philadelphia, within the
last few days to do honor to the deao
chieftain. end none was invited 10
thu bachelor home of the
where many political conferences
have bee. held.
Close political friends or the sen
ators saiS he hated pomp and cere-
mony and probably it was his wish
that he be buried as simply and with
az little conmotion as possible. IT. IS
said 20 have been tradition IN the
Penrose family that all funerals OIL
members po strictly private.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
in THE SOCIAL WORLD
ROSARY SOCIETY TO
PLAY CARDS TONIGHT

Mrs. Catherine Clapsadell is chair
man of the committee in charge of
the first weekly party for the year
of the Rosary Society tonight in st.
Mary's Hall in Center street. All
parties have been suspended during
the holiday season and with their
resumption tonight, many are eager
to attend, and try to win one of the
twenty pretty prizes to be awarded.
There will be table arrangements
for all of the card games, bridge.
pinochle, 500 and euchre as well as
the peanut jab.
Parties will be held hereafter
Thursday night of each week with
the exception of next Thursday
night at which time the anniversary
supper of social organization of the
Rosary Society will be served in the
hail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
SIMPSON M. E. CHURCH
SUPPER JANUARY IL

A Simpson NJ. E. Congregational
Supper will be given in the lecture
room of the church on the night of
Wednesday, January IS under the
auspices of the official Board ana
Ladies Auxiliary. The menu will
constitute a chicken patty supper
and the invitation includes all MEM
bers of the church and all those
who attend and are interested in the
church welfare. The tickets may be
procured from the members of the
official board and as they are limit
ed, those who wish to attend are
urged to get them as early as posi-
BILE.
A special meeting of the LssSes'
Auxiliary was held yesterday after
noon to make the preliminary ar
rangements and committees were
appointed by the president, Mrs. f.
v. r. Sofield, to arrang for the US
ual capable service and delicious
menu which has characterized all
previous auxiliary suppers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
CARES, GUILTY OF MURDER,
WILL DIE IN FEBRUARY

(Continued from page ID
tense would be that he left Now
brunswick on the nineteenth OF the
month and did not come back until
the twenty-fourth and therefore was
not responsible for the murder.
Contrary to the general opinion,
Cares testimony showed that he is
no. q foreigner, having been born IN
New Hope, Pa. fifty-six ears ago.
He is married and has four children,
but he has lived apart from his
family for the last eight years, two
OF which were spent in New BrunS-
wick. He admitted hiring room NO.
81 in the Albany hotel in New
Brunswick seven or eight week ago.
While telling of his actions he show
cd no emotion and spoke in a strain
which at times seemed cold blooded.
Got Some Whiskcy
According to his story he left the
Albany hotel at Z O'Clock in the
morning on Dec. 10, and met a man
at Dennis street who gave him two
pint bottles. one containing whiskey
and another some kind of liquoc,
which were to serve as samples fot
Cares, who had been selling "hootch'
Cares claimed this was the only
day he was in the Belmore hotel.
After having lunch in New Bruns-
wick, he said he started to walk for
Weston's Mills. He walked till dark,
according to his story. and stayed i'll
q hay barrack owe night drinking
the contents of one of the bottles.
The next morning (Tuesday, Dec.
20). Cares said, he walked on to
South River, suffering from cramps
in his stomach. That night he stay
ed in a barn near Bodine's Corners,
he said, and the next day and We'd
nesday night as well. He constantly
referred to the bum booze" and
said he must have been out of his
mind during these days he remained
in the barn.
On Thursday he again started to
walk, he testified, and spent Thurs
day night in a barn near Dayton.
Here he finished the other bottle of
booze. About 10 O'Clock Friday
morning, December %, he started
toward Deans, he said. About 5
o'clock in the afternoon, Cares testl-
fled, he arrived at his brothers
shanty. The next morning, he said,
he was arrested. He admitted MAX
ing a statement to County Detective
John Ferguson when arrested that
his brother did not know what the
officers wanted him for. Cares ex-
planned this statement by saying he
thought he was being arrested on
a charge of dealing in liquor.
No Definite Statement
Cares would not make a definite
statement that he did not kill the
girl or that he a not in the AL
bany Hotel on the day of the muir
der but said that "as far as he
knew he did not commit the crime
nor was he in New Brunswick.
While being cross examined by
Prosecutor Stricken, Cares said 1t
was 1.-THE worst booze he ever had.
He denied that he was working in
New Brunswick Monday and Tues
day although the state promised to
produce witnesses to show that
Cares was working at his trade here
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
lilo Club Has supper

New Years eve was celebrated by
the lilo Social CfNb with a supper
served at the home of one of the
members in sherman street. The
menu was served at 9 o'clock after
which q musical entertainment was
presented by Frederick Spear, Vio-
linist, and Percy Bennett, pianist.
Sully and Sully entertained with
one of their vaudeville acts and
Frank j. Gleuck sang several selec-
lions. Among those present were
Steve Bartos, the club president;
Fred Spear. vice president: Miss
Lillian Larsen, treasurer, and the
members. the Misses Nelsena Lar
sen, Alvilda Hybert. Helen Larsen
and Mrs. Anna Larsen, Martin Han
sen and Frank j. Gleuck of this city.
Ray and Joe Sully, Percy Bennett
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schuster
of Newark, and Ingvard Lund of
Keasbey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
FINED $40 FOR SENDING
FALSE ALARM OF FIRE

METUCHEN, Jan. 5:-A fine of
SO and costs was inflicted upon
Benny Talmiere, seventeen years
old, of Durham avenue, Metuchen,
who was found guilty of sending in
an alarm of fire which called out
two fire companies for a supposed
fire on Stelton road Monday night.
Talmiere's guilt was traced through
a telephone call he made from
Banford's candy store on that night.
He claims that he was told to notify
the companies that there was a fire.
The fire companies had several mar
row escapes in going to the scene of
the supposed fire. Recorder Weber
gave the boy n week to pay the
fine and if same is not paid in that
time he will be sentenced to the
workhouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Tragedy Mt Boston Zoo.

BOSTON, Jan. 5.-The fckleness
oil Miss Barnacle Goose has upset
things at the Franklin Park Zoo.
One gander is dead and another is
serving a life sentence in solitary
confinement as a result.
Egyptian Gander, a gay old bache-
lor, became infatuated with Miss
Goose. ZOO authorities said. She en-
couraged him but at the same time
flirted with Barnacle Gander. Even
tually she accepted Barnacle Gander
as her mate. Whey Egyptian Gam
der learned of her choice. he acted
like a goose and killed Barnacle
Gander. Zoo authorities found hinl
guilty and confined him in a sepa-
rate cage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

NEWARK. Jan. 5-The remains
of a man found yesterday frozen
into the ice of pond in the Kearney
meadows, was identified today as
that of Louis NJ. Kolish, a former
shipbuilder. who had worked at the
Hog Island yards and later at the
Submarine Boat Corporation plant.
He had been missing since May.
1919. Identification was effected by
means of a lodge card bearing his
rame, found in a pocketbook near
the skeleton.
No clues have been found by the
police indicating how Kolish met his
death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Plan for. Masoue Dance

The Italian Woman's Club is busy
planning for a masquerade dance to
be held in Junior Hall in Smith
street on the night of February 2S.
At a meeting in the Community
House last night the date was de-
cidsd and it was determined to Sc
cure Tonghine's Sterling Six Piece
orchestra to furnish the music for
the evening. The evening will in
clude very enjoyable arrangements
and tickets will be out today.
Mrs. Joseph Matteucci, the pres1-
dent, is chairman OF the dance and
the committee on arrangements in
cludes Mrs. Gardella, Mrs. Pagan,
Mrs. Plans, Mrs. MaZoli, Mrs. Valen-
ii. Mrs. Z~anzalari. Mrs. Panconi and
Mrs. PUGET.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Miss Mullins to Entertain

"Amarilly of Clothespin Alley"
will be presented by Miss Mabel L.
Mullins, q local reader and imper-
senator, tonight in the Parish House
in Rector street for the benefit of
the Sunday school of st. Peters
Episcopal church. Miss Mullins has
in previous years delighted many
local audiences with her clever i'm
presentations and for this reason
many are looking forward to the
entertainment tonight. The Young
Mems orchestra will play several
selections during the evening.
Tickets have been out for several
weeks and these may still be pro-
cured at the door of the auditorium
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
man WHO KILLED WIFE
TO Be TRIED JAN. Il
Continued from page l.,

Szeler case maintain that the MUIR
der was premeditated.
According to the story told the
police by Szeler, the murder was the
result Of a drunken brawl which
took place in his holne on the morn
ing Of December 26. He claimed
that he berated his wife, who was
twenty-nine years old, for getting
drunk so early in the morning. This
brought forth words from her in
which she cursed him and threw
various articles of furniture at him.
He killed her as a result OF this at
tack upon him. Szeler is thirty-nine
years old. The murder occurred at
334 Stockton street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
HENDRICKS-BOYER

Miss Grace Boyer. daughter OF MT.
and Mrs. Lucien Boyer, of Philadel-
phia, Pa, and b.. Frank Hendricks,
also of Philadelphia, were married
on December 81 at the brides home.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Leslie Potter, of st. Marks
church and guests were present
from Metuchen, Perth Amboy and
Philadelphia. The announcement is
interesting news to many Perth Am
boyans as Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer and
their daughter formerly resided in
this city,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
COMPTROLLER
ESCAPES ASSASSINATION

CAIRO. Egypt, Jan. 5 (By The
Associated Press)-Badreldine Bey,
controller of the Egyptian govern
ment crime department, narrowly
escaped assassination al the hands
of a youth today. believed to be a
student. The controller was hot and
seriously wounded. He returned the
fre and pursued his assailant, who
escaped.
Badreldine Bey has been proml-
\,ent in the prosecution of the ven
geance gang. an anti-British organ
ization, seven of whose members
were sentenced TO death last year,
but had their sentences committed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Mrs. Hansen Hostess TO Club

Mrs. Viola Hansen was hostess
to the Industrial Club on Tuesday
night at her home in Compton ave-
nue. and in place of the regular even
ing of industrious sewing, the wo-
men enjoyed the merriment of a grab
bag, each member receiving n small
gift. A social time with refresh
ments completed the evening. Last
week the club gave a surprise for
Mrs. Catherine Hall in celebration OF
her wedding anniversary and pre-
seated her with a handsome gift.
Next week Mrs. Catherine Damgaard
of Brighton avenue, will entertain
the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
To Hear Rev. Mr.. little

The Rev. Mr.. Little. of Elizabeth,
will give a missionary address be-
fore the regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of st. Peters Epis-
copal church tomorrow afternoon at
ESQ o'clock in the Parish House In
Rector street. Refreshments will
be served at the conclusion of the
meeting and a cordial invitation is
extended TO all to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Girls to Serve lea

The Daughters of Ilona are plan
ming to give a tea in the Community
House on some future Sunday even
ing. The event will afford many
people who have V seen h
house an opportunity to inspect It's
cozy rooms. There will be enter
tainment, the girls will serve deli
cious tea and cakes and during the
evening q silver collection will be
taken for the benefit of the house.
The date will be announced later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Wire News

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan 5.-No steps
will be taken at this time to NIL the
place of Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler a. as
sistant head of the propagation de-
partment of the Ku Klux Khan, Ac-
| cording to Ely. Clarke, imperial
kleagle of the organization and head
of that department. Mrs. Tyler an
nounced her resignation last night
| stating that her action was caused
by serious illness of her daughter.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-The
admission of Vincent. Fralecretti,
| cafe waiter, to a United States
commissioner. that he served the
| liquor left on the cafe tables by
| New Years guests and sold 1t to
other guests at SO cents q drink.
gave prohibition agents q titsip-
ton to consider today. He WAS
bound over to the district court on
a charge Of violating the volstead
act.
= CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-TrAnsmis-
tai stations by pneumatic tubes IL
to be resumed in Chicago and other
cities, it was learned today. Con-
tracts for the service are being con-
sidered by Postmaster General
Hays.
BUFFALO. N. u, Jan. 5:-Town-'
send Hall, University of Buffalo,
was partly burned today causing 4
loss of $4,000. Five hundred stu
dents are temporarily without class-
rooms.
,,x xy0nry -e n-n~xA
bail fixed for Alexander McArthrtrs
alleged by Cedar Grove, N. j., ati-'
thorities to have attacked two
women here last month. was con-
tinued today by Special Session
Judge Mcintyre. An application for
his extradition to New Jersey is
pending before Governor Miller.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Probate Patrick Morris VIII

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. d.
The viii of Patrick Morris. of Perth
Amboy, who died on December II,
has been entered for probate. The
widow, Elizabeth, has been named
as executriX. Besides the widow a
son. John j., and two daughters,
Rose r.. and Mary l.. Seaman. sur
vfyc. The will was drawn December
8 and witnessed by Mary A. Collins
end Charles K. Seaman. Jr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

MEM BRUNSWICK. Jan. 5:-A
levy made on December Is. the re-
suit of a supreme court action, has
resulted in Sheriff Wyckoff adver-
Using for sale the stock and IA
shinery of the New York & Mary
land Pulp and Paper plant situated
at Nixon. The court action was
taken on an execution by William
Danbury TO collect $732.S3. The sale
will be held on January 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
II v. G.. Auxi;iary to Elect.

The annual meeting of the Rari-
tan Yacht Club Auxiliary will be
held in the club house in Water
street tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0
o'clock at which time officers will
be elected for the new term. Cards
will follow the meeting. AS this is
the first session of the club to be
held in several weeks, an unusually
large attendance is looked fol.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Held on Burglary Charge

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. ST.
Petit of Middlesex borough, is con-
fined in the county jail to await the
action OF the grand jury on charg-
es of burglary. grand larceny and
fo=cible entrance at Middlesex bor-
ough. He was committed by Il.
Murray.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Ladies', Auxiliary to Meet

The Lalies' Auxiliary of the Gale
doE;an Club will meet in Odd Fell
lows Hall in Smith street tonight
at s O'Clock. All members are urg-
ed to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Executive Board to Meet

The first meeting OF the executive
board of the Girls Club for the
year 1922 will be held in the audi
forum of the library tomorrow
night at Z O'Clock. The meeting is
an important II as a busy program
is ahead for the new year and all
members have been urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
SculIing Champ Wins

WANGANUI, n. e., Jan. o.
Darcy Hadield won the worlds
sculling championship from Richard
Arnst, over a three and one-fourth
mile course on the Wanganui river.
He won by six lengths. His time was
nineteen minutes. forty-siX seconds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Ovation For Prince OF Wales

RANGOON. B. T.. Jan. 1.-THE
Prince of Wales on his tour of India
left here today for Mandalay. Upper
Burma. He was given a great ~
ton on his ~departureJ The prince
meeting at a dinner here. said that
nowhere in his tours IF the British
empire had he receivbd 4 warmer
welcome than in Rangbon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
Metuchen Woman MISSING

METUCHEN. Jan. 5:-sSteve
Benny. of Center street. Metuchep.
has enlisted the aid OF the police ii.
a search for his wife who, it il saids
left home about a week ago. The
husband charges that his wife left
her three children. ranging in age
the house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

A delegation of members of Vio-
let Rebekah Lodge, No. IS. Odd
Fellows, headed by Noble Grand
Mrs. Dorothea Moore. went to Car
teret last night for the installation
of the newly elected officers of De-
borah Lodge, Odd Fellows. of that
place, following a short meeting of
the local lodge. District Deputy
President Mrs. Gertrude Wagner, OF
Midtown, who is to come here at
the next meeting of Violet Lodge to
install officers was the installing Of
ficer last night. After the cere-
monies refreshments were served.
Two applications for membership
were received by Violet Rebekah
Lodge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

The scheduled installation of Of
flcers of Middlesex Council No. 63,
Jr. O. u. A.. NJ, last night had to be
postponed until next Wednesday
night because of the small attend
ance of members due to the rehear-
sal for the minstrel show at Junior
Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

ira had beer. obtained to furnish
music for this event. Two new men,
bers were added to the clubs roster
last night and regular business of
the club was transacted at this SEES
sion.
The nine men recently appointed
to the local police force are being
given a chance to become acquaint-
ed with all of the beats in the city.
This scheme of breaking in the new
men will bring the best results.
The occurrence of yesterday after
noon when an alarm of fire was
turned in from box 81 as another
alarm was being turned in from box
So is an unusual one, particularly
inasmuch as there were two fires and
two fire companies passed in the
rear of the scene of n fire in going
to the other.
Many enrollments are being re-
ceived for the Knights of Columbus
Evening School, which is open to all.
Ex-service men and ONE can Sc
cure all ths fruits of an enrolment
in this school free. of. charge, while
all others must pay a slight fee.
Skilled instructors have been obtain
ed and numerous courses will be
covered.
The local police are cooperating
with the state motor vehicle depart
ment in enforcing the license plate
order. A number of arrests have
been made of parties found using
their 1921 plates since the old year
passed out, and now only 1922 plates
are to be seen. One car with 1921
plates was seen this morning but
the owner advised that his car had
been up for repair and he imme-
diately set to work putting new
plates on the machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

An important business session OF
the Christian Endeavor Society OF
the First Presbyterian church is
scheduled to take place at 8 O'Clock
tonight at the chapel in Smith
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

The chiefs of Pc Ambo Tribe No.
Go, Improved Order Red Men, will
take place tonight at the wigwam OF
the tribe. District Deputy Great Sa-
chem Simmons and staff of great
chiefs of Rahwak Tribe, of Railway.
will come here to place the new stan
in their respective chairs. Plans
have been made for a reception TO
the deputy and staff following II
raising up Of the chiefs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

The fret degree is expected to be
conferred on candidates by Valhalla
Lodge No. 275, Odd Fellows, tonight
at Odd Fellows Hall. Plans for the
installation of officers on Thursday
night. January IS, are being com
pleted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

The Board of Education will hold
its regular meeting tonight at h
high school. At this time, the new
commissioner of education appointed
by Mayor Wilson to succeed Victor
Main whose term has expired, will
sit at the table.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

Plans for the years activities will
be considered by the Senior Coun-
Gil of the Y. M. C. A. at a meeting
Monday night. The annual Bible
class supper will be held Friday,
January 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

Marriage licenses were recently
issued to Leo Swantecki and Mary
Mechavski, Stephen Machuga and
Nellie Wilgos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-05

A large box containing a number
of sweaters knitted by the women
of Perth Amboy, through the efforts
of the Red Cross, will be sent to
New York today from where they
will be shipped to the Near East.
An appeal was made for these gar
ments some time ago and work be-
ginning upon them Immediately
materialized into a substantial Of
fering for the unfortunates on the
other side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-11
The Retnrt cnsirtaoua.

The mid-Victorian Lady set out on
a guest for photograph records Of q
gay and jazzy variety. The day was
sad and dreary, wet under foot. foggy
and generally miserable The shop
she entered was manned by q COM
pletely discouraged and disheartened
group Of sales people. The girl at
the photograph shop Yves plainly given
over to the most gloomy forebodings.
Abandoned to depression, her fr0ck
sagged, her hair was listless and
dropping. into this broodIng melan-
choly the mid-yict0rian Lady ruthless
W broke, and, aatrudIng upon the
secret sorrow Of the Gloomy One,
briskly demanded: Have you
'Spilesfp The saleslady surveyed
space and III d e0lorless monotone
droned: "All OUT Dis though she So
cretiy rejoiced III the fact aYou
look I'll" xe;esned the Would-he pur-
chaser. at which smiles appeared on
the faces og all beholdars. whether the
shop could dispense them q NOT
~Hxchanse.