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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
Bill to End Probe in Counties
Has Already Been Passed
by Senate
is NOW IN THE HOUSE
G, O.P. Steam Roller in Ac-
ton in Assembly,
Gratis Have no Chance

TRENTON. Feb. 1.-THE action
of the senate in passing the Larson
bill to stop the investigation Whlch
the State Tax Board has been max
ing into undervaluation IN TAX as,
scssments in Middlesex, Morris anu
several other counties was pointeuiy
rebuked by the governor last nlsht
when he sent a special message 10
the House of Assembly urging tnat
I, body not to pass the measure Ihe
Larson bill repeals the law OF iass
year which gave the tax BODY the
authority to go into the various
counties and probe the assessments
made
II think it would be regarded as
natter for great regret IL state law
of 1921 were repealed as | believe
substantial benefit has already been
realized from it's operation" said the
special message. 80,
with that in mind ] take the lib
,rty of calling the situation to your
attention and urge upon you the
efcat of the measure"
Steam Roller in Action
The Republican steam roller IN
the House of Assembly was weH OF
cdS here last night not only was eV-
cry bearing well supplied with
grease, bu5 there was rlenty OF
steam up and the machine proved IT,
self Thoroughly fit for busiress.
The trouble started at tl,c open
ing of the last nights session, when
Democratic Leader Gaede wanted to
know how there came to be three
more bills recorded in the minutes
than the original memorandum
showed and moved that their intro
duction be stricken from the min
utes,
The bills including the important
custer of the present bridge and
tunnel commission. he charged were
illegally sneaked in last Friday,
when the House was not ir session
and after the time limit Tor the in
PRODUCTION OF bills. under the Re-
publicans' own resolution had eX-
pired.
Mr.. Gaede's motion was lost and
one for the approval of the minutes,
Including the three bills, by Repub-
lican Leader Evans of Passaic. was
passed by a strict party vote.
Later a resolution by Mr.. George
calling for an investigating commits
tee Of five to report on what act
ually happened was lost zy the same
party vote, 42-15. Mr.. Evans made
no defense of his party beyond the
simple assertion that the minutes
showed what had occurred, but he
had the votes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
GOVERNOR URGES LARSON TAX LAW DEFEAT
new STATE DRY Law
BEFORE LEGISLATURE

TRENTON, Feb. 14.-New Jer-
sey's new prohibition enforcement
act was introduced in the House of
Assembly last night by Mr.. Hobart.
of Esses. This me&su which it
is understood, meets with the ap-
proval o. II , officers of the Anti
Saloon League, vii, succeed the late
Van Nes3 act, which was KILLED" by
the court of errors ard appeals. The
measure Was drawn by the Essex as
semblyman dt ths request of the con-
fer2nce committees. and closely fol-
lows the terms OF the federal Vol
stead act.
The new act contains the right of
a trial by Jury, which was one of
the mair points on which the states
highest tribunal declared the late act
invalid.
The provisions OF the Hobart mea
sure are in accordance with the views
expressed in the opinion of Chief
Justice GlIrnmerc, cf the errors court
except thai there are certain terms of
the national act--such as those pro-
vidiHg for abatement of nuisances
and for civil action for damages by
reason of illegal sale of liquor
which are omittor from the new bill
in ordes' to avoid ary constitutional
questions on these points. 1t is un-
dersi God that these points will be
covered in separa'c bills.
The much discl .ssed search and
seizure provisions in the new en-
forcement act are identical with
those of the Nolstead act, except that
SO Ear. .aat hey relate to the search of
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
SHIPS SEEKING man IN
LIFE BOAT IN MID-0CEAN

NEW YORK. Feb. IA score of
ships of all kinds from battered
tramp steamers of the seven seas, to
graceful pleasure freighted passen-
ger liners are leaving their ocean
route today on a mission of mercy,
They are continuing the search for
John Birkner, twenty-four, the sailor
who was cast adrift from the steam
ship Gaffney last Wednesday, 700
miles in an unfrequented part of the
Atlantic.
Birkner was one of the four sailors
ordered to lash a lifeboat in ter
rife storm, when giant wave
knocked the Gaffney over. The life
boat was swept into the sea with
Birkner with it. He got back into
the boat but the Gaffney was already
too far away to throw him line. For
sixteen houI $ Capt. BeckWith. cruised
about trying to get close up to put
n line aboard but the high sea rus
tiatcd the attempt.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
325 REv0L vERs
SOLD IN MONTH
Chief TonneSen Points to
Need of Legislation to Stop
This Practice

In connection VIII. the move on
foot am rng chicf. OF police of New
Jersey ~ have the Brown bill gov
erning the aale OF revolvers in this
state passed, the reed for such an
act in this cny was noted yesterday
when an inspection of the police de-
partnen. rec ords showed that since
the frs. of January more than 325
revolver had been sold by dealers
in Perth AnIboy and its immediate
vicinity
Vile undoubtedly many of these
weapons were purchased by repu-
table citiZe,is it is also highly prob
ablo that many crooks and gunner
are .;steG IN the records. The law
provides that dealers keep re rds
of names and addresses of such pur-
chasers but III provision orders them
to investigate Individual cases and.
as o result givin-- false names has
becom. common among thugs WISH
ing to bIy reYolvers.
Chief of Pc ice Nieis j. Tonnesen,
yes.ei day announced his intention OF
cooperating with the other CHIEFS
of polio. in The state who are behind
the bill. lie said it would be a good
thing fer Perth Anlboy.
In a lettc~ to the chief yesterday,
Chief Richard 7. Battersby of Jer-
sey City referred to the protests
from New York because of the case
win which criminals may buy guns
in this state. New York claims that
while their Sullivan law is very ef-
fectjve there the :act that New Jef-
sey has no strict Jaw enables crooks
to provide themselves with guns by
merely crossing the river and going
to the nearest store. Court state
mehts from New York show that a
large percentage OF men arrested
with weapons have obtained them In
New Jersey.
Bills similar to the Brown bill have
pre- .lously faiieL oe passage because
it was the genera impression that
such a law would iYterfere with the
rights of persons in rural sections TO
keep or buy "A gun for pleasure or
protection. hut under the Brown
measure no reputable citizen VIII
have any diiIit ulty in buying a revol-
>ver, While known criminal Will be
conf onted by serious obstacles. IL
is declared row that the prospects
for the passage OF the Brown bill are
bright and pClice department heads,
particularly in TIL metropolitan area
are uniting to work for the enact
men, of the law.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

At the capitol it appeared that sen.
timent was steadily growing in favor
of an issue of short time treasury
notes to cover the estimated vast
payment OF about 100000. 900,
which under the terms of the bill a.
now considered by the House ways
and mear.s committee would be made.
over the thirty months period begin
ming January 81, 1928.
The President has had another
conference with Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon the subject. Secre-
tary MELONS views are well known
He is opposed to bonus legislation.
hut insistent that if it is enacted
provision should be made for taxa
tion to raise the needed money.
Senator Watson of Indiana, prorn-
inent member of the finance COM
mittee. talked with the President on
the bonus. He found the President
against issue of additional United
States bonds. opposed to dependence
on foreign bonds and against the
taxes which have thus far been pro-
posed in the Ways and Means and
Finance committees.
These include increased postaxS
rates, q tax on gasoline, heavier III N
es on automobiles. added ta1xl&f
tobacco and other levies u, z
equivalent to consunptiUTrs "a M
The plan to underwrite and sc!
the bonds of foreign governmejffS
given in payment of interest o. prin-
cipal on the war loans, Is not favor
ed by the President.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
PLAN HEARING
ON
Report That SeWaren Bill Will
be Argued in Assembly
Next Monday
NOW IN COMMITTEE
No Organized Effort Seems to
Have Developed in Wood
bridge Township

Senate bill No. 165. authorizing
the annexation of Scwarcn to Perth
Amboy. was not reported out ot
committee last night during the
session of the senate but it is un-
derstood a hearing is to be held on
this bill next Monday afternoon at
Trenton before the senate boroughs
and townships committee in whose
hands the bill now is.
Senator Morgan +. Larson, OF
this city, is chairman of this COM
mittee. The annexation bill was in
tr5duced by Senator White, of AT
lantic county, upon request one
week ago last night following con-
siderable agitation upon the part oi
those who desired the change. II
is reported that a good sized dele
CATION .; planning to go before Sena-
tor Larson'S committee at TrentOn
next week and speak in favor OF
the bills passage.
Although some comment is heard
on the part OF certain Sewaren resi-
dents ir opposing the annexation
plans, nc organization of these per-
SON, has been. formed and it is not
expected that strong opposition, II
any, will be voice at Mondays hear
ing. On the other hand those fav-
orinG the idea of making Sewaren
part of Perth Amboy have met and
are working togetner in an effort to
make the ides, a reality.
There has been "a lack of any Or
ga.lized effort to oppose the annexa- =
ton thus FAR ant i. is generally be-
lieyed tGat ii an such action was
anticipated u, the opponents of the
measure it would have been started
by this time. The testimony given at
Mondays hearing is expected to
carry CcnsiJera bic weight with
memberT of the boroughs and town
ships committee. AS result the
pro o-annex:.t.onists" plan to have
large representation ON hand.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
JUNIOR CLUB NOT BLAMED
FOR DRESS OF DANCERS

Members oe the Junior Club have
taken exception to the accounts of
the incident at Junior Hall last Sat
urdly night when Policewoman Jen-
sine Olsen compelled two of the
girls Attending the masque ball to
put on :neir coats before continu-
ing the dance, on account of their al
legede scan.y costumes. The CLUB
claims it is not responsible for the
costumes worn by its guests. NO
eff-rt, however. Wda made to place
any hlarne on the manner in which
the dance was conducted. Police
woman Olsen mercy thought the
clothing Of these two girls too scanty
to be conventional and therefore re-
que.jted ther- to put on their coats.
She says the girls obeyed her order
without any protest.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
TAYLOR MURDER
MOST BATTLING
Too Many Wild Tips and Too
Many Real Clues in the
Case

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14--No Of
fetal connected with the William
Desmond Taylor murder mystery
would say today that any actual
progress had been made toward its
solution. The officers fopnd them
selves confronted with too many
wild tips" they said, and too few
genuine clues"
While police detectives still de-
clared their belief that the case
never would be cleared up until Ed
ward L. Sands, tn missing former
butler secretary had been found
sheriff deputies still were firm In
their connection that Sands had
nothing to do with the case.
There were various rumGrs oil
mystery witnesses" drug publish
ers," Jealousy motives and re
venge," Int back of them ali were
the facts that Sands had Lot been
found; that the murderer had not
been arrested and that the case was
urSolved.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
EDGE AGAINST TAX ON
BUSINESS FOR BONUS
BY GEORGE II. MANNING
Washington Correspondent OF the
Perth Amboy Evening Ncvys)

WASHINGTON. Feb. Scn;r
tor Walter f. Edge will oppose the
passage of the soldier bonus bill SC
long as it is. proposed to raise the
money by a further tax ON business
and industrial enterprise, he de-
clared today in his first direct cx.
preston of his attitude toward tlle
subject.
He will support the passage uI
the soldier bonus bill. however. II
congress adopts general sales t;ix
to raise the money from everybody
rich and poor, on voluntary puf-
chases. rather than arbitrarily By
placing added taxes on certain class.
es of business.
To place additional heavy taxes
on business and industry will halt
resumption of industrial activity,
Senator Edge said, and make the
condition of the former soldiers
worse instead of better.
The New Jersey senators and cons.
gressmen have been swamped with.
protests against the bonus bill with
in the past ten days from business
men all over the state and lave re-
ceived but few letters supporting il.
II cannot make a final decision as
to my position on the bonus bill,
said Senator Edge, simply because
a final bin providing for the neces-
sary revenue has not yet been pre-
pared or reported. / want to know
Just how the necessary revenue is to
be derived.
II have no hesitation in stating In
advance, however, that / am con-
vinced that we will be better serving
those soldiers who need govern
mental aid by helping to secure
them employment rather than by
granting Il measly individual and
temporary subsidy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
TAX PROBE REPEALER
DEFEAT IN ASSEMBLY
URGED BY governor
Elizabeth Taxpayers
Buck Larson Bill

The Elizabeth Taxpayers Pro-
tective Association, an organiza-
ton formed last night in Eliz-
abeth with membership of
about 200 men and women, adop-
ted resolution favoring the bill
introduced by State Senator
Morgan +. Larson, of Perth AM
boy, repeating the bill passed last
year authorizing the state board
to go into any county and revise
the ratables and assessed valua-
tions. The resolution, as adopted
by the Union county organiza-
ton, calls upon its representa-
tives in the legislature to support
Senator Larson's repeater. Only
one member of the audience OPP
posed the passage of the resolu-
ton. When it was passed over
his objection he quit the meeting.
Charles w. Crane. prominent
Elizabeth man, was made tenn
porary chairman of the new or
ganiZation whose purpose it, is to
keep the taxes down.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
u, S. TRANSPORT ARRIVES
WITH 1866 men; 27O BODIES

NEW YORK, Feb. 14:-The
United States army transport Can
tigny has arrived from Antwerp
with 1856 troops from the area of
occupation in Germany and the
bodies of 27O. war heroes brought
from cemeteries in France.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
BECKER named AGAIN

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. Ii
John Becker. jury commissioner for
the county. has been reappointed h"
Chancellor Walker for another term
of one year. He was swor1 IN to-
day by Deputy County Clark Robert
Helm
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
)LD|ERS BONUS ACTION UP TO president
Harding Considers Bonus
With Cabinet; May Give
Out New Proposal Today

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE question of how the
soldiers bonus should be financed still under consid-
Grafton of President Harding today and understood o
have been brought up at the regular cabinet meeting
decision expected soon, perhaps later in the day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
WHEAT PRICES UP

NINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. ! T.
Flour scored an advance of Go cents
a barrel at one of the largest mills
here today as a result of the strong
wheat market. Range of prices Tor
family patents grades was $7.95 and
$3.50 barrel when sold in carload
lots.
Wheat Prices Up
CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-Wheat prices
jumped as much as Gl% cents a
bushel today at the opening OF the
Board of Trade. The reason was a
sensational advance in Liverpool and
other foreign market centers while
United States exchanges We're closed
curing the holiday. May delivery,
the most active trading opinion here.
ended at S1.37 to $1.39h as against
$1.33 to 81 rs at the finish on Sat
urday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
Wed Heires-would be Fireman

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 14:-An-
astase Andrevitch Vonsiatskoy-V Won
siatsky. who recently married Il
Chicago heiress, Mrs. Marian Steph-
ems, has entered upon the normal
life of resident of Ridley Park. This
was evideLt today when he filed an
application to join the local volun-
teer fire company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

FoRD--Ten months to pay Dorses
Motors, Inc. 1loI2-e-14-1t-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

See the new Essex Coach. Sexton's ca :
rage. IS Smith st. Open Evenings.
10977--2-10-Sts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14
MAY Extend Immigration

May Extend Immigration
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA bill
extending the life of the three per
cent. restrictive immigration law
until June 20, 1928. was ordered
reported today by the House immi-
grafton committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

s10O Day Sale on Thursday at Kelly &
McAlinden Co. 1l052-2-l4-2t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

The car of no regrets-FoRD. Dorsey
Motors, Inc l10T2-2-lf-lts
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TR ENTON. Feb. 1.-THE senate
today made the full crew bill the
special order for business next Mon
day night at s O'Clock. 1t will then
go to a final vote in that body.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

Quality. Low Price that can't be beat.
Chevrolet 400. jefferson Motors. Inc
11074-2-li-fts
We have received one of the new 1922
Auto. Big Six Passenger Coupe now on
display at 29s Market street at Prospect
st. ]. Arthur Applegate.
11n71--2-1 / 4 It.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

All kinds Of Coal ana Gas Ranges on
Monthly payments. F. J. Larkin. 2G'
Mcclellan st. Phone 56o-R.
IOseG-s-7-tf #. T. Sc
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1922-02-14

Visit our Aluminium Sale today. Kelly
e. McAlinden Co. 11051-2-14-1t
FORD dependability alone is worth the
price. Dorsey Motors, Inc.
ll072-2-l4-1te
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Perfect Valve N the head motor. Nash
six. Jefferson Motors, Inc,
ll074-9-11-1t-
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Nash Automobiles better built than ever
jefferson Motors, Inc. 1i0T4--2-ff-1ts
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WEATHER

Increasing cloud
iness followed by
snow or rain late
tonight or tomOr-
row; slowly ris-
ing temperature.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17
CLUB
ADJ0URNS FOR
SHORT time
Stories Told at Luncheon Wednes-
day-Prize Offered for Best
One

Although no regular program had
been prepared the regular Kiwanis
luncheon yesterday was much Ell
jCyed by tie membe, who asSsLl
bled in the dining room of the War
rem house at the appointed hour.
Music by the California orchestra
which played at the Country club
or tuesday evening, was a special
feature of the program, and gave the
club much pleasure.
A prize Of one dollar was offered
for the best story and so many mem.
bers responded with good stories that
it was voted by one of the contes-
tants that the money be divided so
that each might have a ten cent ci'
gar. This was quite agreeable TO Ill
except those who did not smoke
and were therefore "out of luck"
At the meeting, it was decided to
hold no more luncheons during the
month of August and the club adjourn
ed until the first Wednesday in
September.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17
VETERAN MAKES
VISIT TO CITY
Charles H. Pratt, Former Resident,
Ses Very Few Landmarks
Around His Old Home

After an absence of nearly sixty
years, Charles H. Pratt has returned
to Baraboo and is renewing old ac-
quaintances here Mr.. Pratt lived in
this city before the Civil War and
sees few landmarks about town. He
is now maxim ghih home in Bonner
Springs, Arkansas.
Mr.. Pratt enlisted in Co. F. 3rd
Wis. Cav, which company was raised
in Bzraboo D. S. vittum was captain
and one of the first ii enlist. Other
members of the company still here
are w. d. Porter, James Dibble, Sam
uel Briscoe, and George Dodd.
Baraboo's First LAWYER
The father of Mr.. Pratt, Joseph Fl.
Pratt, was one of the first lawyers to
practice in Baraboo. There were four
boys in the family and their home
stood just across the street from the
old Methodist church, long Stree gone,
on the lot now occupied by the filing
station. AS far as he knows, Mr.. Pratt
is the last surviving member Of the
family.
The veteran, who is now ~ years of
age, started to learn the printers
trade here under Kellogg, who invent
ed the readyprints used by country
newspapers. The printing Office stood
about where the Stanley store now is.
At this time, there were but three
or four stores in the city. Fred Tobler
was proprietor of the Wisconsin
House, which was torn down and re-
placed by the Al. Ringing theatre,
and William Wallace was RUNNING
the Western hotel on the Reinking
corner.
Death of Brother
Frank Pratt, one of the sons, met
his death in Death Valley, many years
ago. He was prospector and set out
for his claim some distance alone.
Without water. he died in Death Val
ley desert, leaving a note telling of
his misfortune. Mr.. Pratt still has the
note in his possession.
The visitor finds very few familiar
faces or spots in Baraboo, il i al
strange city to him, but he take ga
sure in seeing again the old comrades
of the days of '61.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17
TRADED LIQUOR FOR
CHEESE HE CLAIMS

81 didn't sell it, | traded it for
some cheese" declared Thomas Pet
sic, when arraigned in superior court
on charges of possessing moonshine
whisky. He pleaded guilty to the
possession charge and was fined
800 or so days in Jail.
Petsie was one of four residents Of
the town of Madison arrested on
warrants sworn out by state prohibit
tion officers. He had less than a pint
OF contrahand in his house when the
state men arrived.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17
Highways are Trails

The roads are not numbered but
are referred to as trails. Ia the Fin
ger Lake region one travels over the
Wolf, Bear, Turtle. Snipe. Beaver
Deer, Heron or Hawk trs',
Along these trails one meT5 queer
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17

From SATURDAYS Daily.l
The condition of William Balzer.
Town of Troy farmer, whose murder
was attempted Tuesday night when
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-08-17

names, such as Penn Yam, Skane-
ateles, Buttermilk Falls, and Tru-
mansburg. Indian names have been
generously used.
These lakes have been compared
to those of Switzerland, Scotland.
and England and really comprise an
enchanted region.