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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
LEGION TO HAVE BIG
JOINT SESSION TONIGHT

Everything is in readiness for the
first joint meeting OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary and American Legion Post
IS, to be held in the auditorium of
the local library tonight, at which
time coming activities of both or
CARNATIONS, which are said to be
many, will be planned.
A communication has been re-
ceived by Holger Holm, post COM
lnander, from A. Bruce Conlon, state
commander, saying that if in any
way it is possible ne will make his
appearance at the meeting tonight
and address the legionaires.
A report of the executive COM
mittee meeting, held at Trenton last
Saturday will be read tonight by the
county commander, Ronald Kleck-
ner, after which he will give a short
talk on the convaIescent home at
Toms River, Other speakers Will be
Raymond T. White. Joseph f.
DceEer and Rolgcr Holm.
All members are requested to at
lend the joint meeting, as it is ex-
pected large delegations will be
present from South Amboy, Me
tuchen and New Brunswick. After
the meeting refreshments will be
served by the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
TEN SAILORS CREMATED;
TRAPPED ON BURNING SHIP

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. "A
tale of horror, recounting how ten
sailors of the Aguila Petroleum
Company's tanker San Leonardo,
were cremated on the deck of the
vessel in view Of thousands of per-
sons on the shore, or leaped to their
death in a river of flames, is con-
tanned in the detailed report re-
ceived by Arthudro M. Elias, consul
general for Mexico, for the million
dollar oil fire in Tampico harbor on
the night of January rs.
Thirty-fve of the crew escaped by
diving into the Panuco river, which
forms the harbor, and swimming
beneath the blazing surface oil to
the shore, but all were severely
burned.
The San Leonardo. carrying 30,-
900 barrels of mineral oil, had just
arrived at a receiving station at the
Free Port section of the harbor and
was discharging her cargo when fire
broke out amidships. Within a few
minutes the vessel was an immense
caldron with oil flames mounting
400 feet in the air. Explosion of
the vessels boilers followed quickly.
Sweeping over the wharf the fire
attacked the walls of the Free Pot
zone and destroyed a large section
before the city fire department
could swing into effective action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
TRIBUTE To
Mr.. CROWELL
Resolutions Adopted by Board
of Education on Death
of Clerk

A resolution, expressing regret of
the death of Alfred Fl. Crowell, for
mer secretary of the Board of EdU-
cation was. adopted by the Board
last night. The resolution which is
signed by the president and secre-
tary of the board will be engrossed
and sent to Mr.. CrowelI's family.
The resolution follows:
Whereas, the Boald of Education
of the City of Perth Amboy has
learned with deep regret of the
death of Alfred II. Crowell, district
clerk of this board:
"And whereas: This board is de-
sirous of placing on record its esti-
mate of his geniality, ability, effici-
ency and integrity; therefore be it
Resolved, That is district clerk
and as q nan he was scrupulously
honest, extremely capable and untir-
ing in all the activities in; the posi-
ton he so acceptably filled. We are
convinced from our knowledge of
his work that with motives pure and
conscience void of offense he per-
formed the many duties incident to
his office in a way that was highly
commendable by both the State and
local authorities.
Resolved, That q copy of these
resolutions, signed by the officers of
this body, be sent to the family of
the deceased.
"A. CLAYTON CLARK,
president.
ARTHUR e GRAHAM,
"Secretary."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
IN THE SOCIAL o r
METRO SOCIAL CLUB
TO HAVE DANCE

The Metro Social Club will hold
their annual masquerade ball in the
Western Improvement hall, in Brace
avenue, Saturday night, February 3.
Prizes will be awarded for the
prettiest, most original and most
grotesque costumes. Dancing will
be enjoyed to the strains of Victor
Ricci's orchestra. Tickets may be
procured from any member Of the
club or at the door.
Refreshments will be served dur
ing the evening by the committee in
charge which follows: Carlton Null
Inns, chairman, Mrs. Mullins, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Smith, Miss Regina Regal
and Mrs. Robert Smith.
At a regular meeting Of the club
to be held tonight in the Western
Improvement Association hall, plans
will be completed for the dance.
The initiation team viii initiate new
and welcome them to the
club. Dancing will be enjoyed and
refreshments will be served by the
committee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
INQUIRY MAY
END IN SHAKE up
Veterans Bureau Investiga-
ton Centers About Legal
Division Passing on Huge
Sums

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (By The
Associated Press.) The Administra-
ton Of the Veterans Bureau, for
months a subject of bitter contro-
versy, is undergoing an investigation,
which is expected by some well-in-
formed officials to result in impor-
tant establishments.
How far the changes to be made
will go in the direction of a COM
plete overthrow of bureau personnel
and methods of operation remains to
be determined by President Harding
after all the facts have been ascer-
tanned and laid before him, but 1t
would cause no surprise among some
of his closest advis rs if shifts re
Gently made among bureau officials
were followed by others of a more
far-reaching character.
The inquiry is understood to have
teen undertaken after many charges
O improper administration had
reached the White House.
For the present the storm centre
OF the controversy appears to be the
legal division of the bureau, which
has the final say on all contracts for
hospital sites and other contracts in
VOWEL in the governments program
of veteran aid.
The legal division of the veterans
bureau is called upon daily to pass
Judgment on expenditures that run
into enormous totals. During the
present fiscal yea: the money in
volved in contracts which pass
through the hands of the general
counsel and his subsidiaries has
amounted to $400, 900, 600.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
ROSARY SOCIETY HAS
SUCCESSFUL PARTY

A large crowd attended the regu-
lar weekly card party of the Rosary
Society held in st. Mary's hall last
night. The usual card games were
in play. Miss Catherine Nolan was
awarded the door prize. a hand
made scarf, and a blanket was won
by Mrs. Frank Marks. The follow
ing prizes were awarded in the diff
ferent games:
Five hundred: Mrs. John Huff,
scarf; Mrs. James Murray, talcum
and perfume; Mrs. P. Howard, towel
set; Mrs. Thomas Ford, collar and
cuff set; Mrs. Katharine Van SICKLE,
apron; Mrs. John Iawless, scarf;
Mrs. K. NJ. Smith, handkerchiefs;
Mrs. George Rivas, plant. P%inochle:
Mrs. W. Cook, silk hose; Miss Mar
garet Reid, cheese and cracker dish;
Mrs. William Delmore, scarf; Mrs.
Hugh Gallagher, scarf; Mrs. A.
Leahy, towel: Mrs. NJ. Seaman,
writing paper; Mrs. j. J. Mullen,
towel; and Miss Lauretta Slater, col
lar set. Euchre: Mrs. Eugene Null
len, ,andle' sticks; E1rs. NJ. Quinlan,
silk hose; and Mrs. DAILY, aprons.
Peanut Jab: Mrs. J. Smith, center
piece; Mrs. Charles Quinn, bath mat
and Mrs. Lewis, scarf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
AnneaI From Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2 (By The As
ISOLATED Press):-The appeal sent by
the archbishop and the bishops of
sweden to President Harding, asking
him to take action for the relief of
the present tension in Europe, IS
published prominently by the Swe-
dish press today.
mo one can count the nunloeis
of those. in all parts of the world
who are moved in their innermost
being by the present events" say the
nrelates in their message. w mad
honed for the blessings OF peace al
ter the horrors of war, but the dis
unity in the European common
wealth grows worse. Starvation, the
poison of bitterness in outraged
souls, physical contamlnatlon II
degradation, are ravaglnS nople sec
lions of the human family in central
Europe. will
oar fr,it in new and more fright
full var a.. .ob -
cuedan urge our fellow Christians
in France and in ali lands to i'm
niore with us from God the vision
end mower for whole-hearted ac-
Son. The whole problem of peace
and necessary r~eparation must be
lifted from the present level of re-
mrisa1s and threats to the higher
niane of mutual trust and good
will. g.. +Lo a-
sronsible statesmen, and especially
to You, the president of the United
States. with all possible speed to re-
1ieve the straightforward agree
,nent between the representatives of
Inc powers the tension which grows
dailv more ~unbearable and baleful."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
Plans Rnvden Attack

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-Senator
Robinson of Arkansas, who has re-
turned from his home is planning an
attack on Secretary Hughes in the
senate over the Boyden incident.
Robinson contemplates summoning
Secretary Hughes before the Fo~-
eign Relations Committee concern
ing his activities on the R~eparativn
Commission.
A request has been filed with
Chairman Lodge of the Foreign Re-
lations Committee for the appear
ance of Secretary Hughes. 1t is
doubtful whether the request will
be granted.
If laid before the committee for
determination, 1t is unlikely the
Secretary will be called. Several
members have expressed a disincl.-
nation for hearing any statements
by MI. Hughes. They consider
their W information equal to his.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
JEWELS;
To OPEN COFFIN
Believe Russian Crown Jew
els May be Hidden in Brook
Ign Cemetery
SHINGTO

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The
treasury department has acquiesced
in a request of val department Of
lcers for the elimination and eX-
animation of the coffin of James
Jones, an American buried
in Cypress Hill cemetery, Brooklyn,
to determins whether smuggled
Russian crown jewels were buried
with the body.
1t was indicated that the treasury
a no intention of taking action on
reports that the jewels were in the
coffin until the War Department
complained against the burdensome
n expensive patrol which it had
been found necessary to maintain at
the grave. 1t was determined then
TO nave the casket searched and
either prove the story that the lew
els were contained therein or set at
rest countless reports Of the SNUG
Cling.
Stories to the effect that the Rus
sian crown jewels had been snug
sled into the United States, conceal
ed with the body of Jones in :, me-
tallic casket. have been persistently
brought to the attention of the ems
toms officials for two years." said
Assistant Secretary Clifford of the
Treasury Department TODAY. The
stories were that the casket was bur
led without having been opened. and
that thereby the plan of the snug
slers was defeated. None of these
stories, however, could be substsn-
tlated and the sponsors failed to pro
duce evidence which in the opinion
OF officials would warrant exhuma-
ton of the casket and a search there
of.
THE story, however, recentIv
ound its way into public print. and
as a result the United States Army
section of the Cypress Hills ceme-
terry. where James Jones is buried.
has been the center for morbid curl
osity seekers, both by day and by
night. They have gone there in such
numbers that the military authori-
ties found it necessary to place a.
military patrol on duty to guard the
grave"
Mr.. Clifford has sent to the spec
1al customs agent in charge at New
York authority to assign representa-
tives to be present as witnesses at
the elimination. Actual jurisdiction
over the work falls within the con-
troll of the army.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
HELM
FOR REMARKS
I1eflin's Remarks About Sena-
tor WadsWorth Are Ex-
plunged From the Records

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Senatol
Heflin. Democrat, Alabama, was
twice rebuked by the senate today
for language used in reference to
Senator's Wadsworth. Republican.
New York, and Couzens, Repub-
iican, Michigan.
By a vote Of 40 to 20 his mar
regarding Senator Wadsworth were
held to be improper and then with.
out a record vote the senate ex.
plunged remarks regarding Senator
CouZeH5. AT the same time, in one
or the stormiest sessions of recent
years. the senate also expunged
from Its record remarks made by
Senator Couzens regarding MI
Heflin.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-Diyll.
ing on party lines, the senate to-
day sustained forty to wenty-
eight Vice President Coolidge's rni-
ing that Senator Heflin, Democr,..
In yesterdays discussion
OF the British debt funding, had re-
Ilected improperly upon Senatlr
Wadsworth, Republican. New York.
by declaring that he, Mr.. Helm. did
not represent the bond sharks ana
Dig hnanciers of Wall street."
HPP0al ny senate Robinson.
Democrat, Arkansas. from The vics
presidents ruling was tabled over
solid Democratic opposition and with
six Republicans. Senators Brookhart
Iowa; Capper, Kansas; johnson, Cal.
iforn1a; Ladd, North Dakota: LaFol-
!ette, Wisconsin; and Norris, Nebras-
ka' almost all farm block colleagues
OF senate Helm, voting with the
minority. '
settlement of the dispute cane
over from yesterdays session but
there was little debate today preced-
Ing the vote. Senator Robinson de-
MED that Senator Heflin had i'm
pugned Senator Wadsworth's mo-
tives and thus violated the senate
rules Of debate. Senator Lodge, Of
Massachusetts, the Republican lead
er, replying briefly, reiterated that
Senator Helms inference against
senator Wadsworth va plain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
Has Birthday Party

Mrs. Adam Jeanetti entertained a
number of friends at her home in
Washington street, recently, in hon
or of her birthday. Dancing, sing
ing and games were enjoyed
throughout the evening. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The guests included: Misses Helen
Fossil, Bertha Silvaney, Virginia Cut
FAM, Margaret Low, Helen Panconi,
Marie Galassi, Rose DeKoff, Bettina
Galassi, Mrs. Adam Jeanetti, Mrs.
Frank Panconi, Mrs. Vincent Low,
Mrs. Paul Giocchi, Ethel Bailey and
Louisa Jeanetti, Messrs. Joseph Ia
lari, Laurence Rossi, Joseph Ma
rino, Charles Zalari, Dan Panconi.
Bruno Neri, Henry Low, Adam Jea-
netti, Vincent Low. Frank Jeanetti,
Alfred Mazda, Paul Chiocchia, Miss
Erma Giochi, Mrs. Zalari. Mrs. Ma
RE Giocchi, Mrs. Mary Guifiani Mrs.
Jennie Jeanetti, Mrs. Catherine
Rossi, Mrs. Riccardi, Miss Lena
Chellella, Albert Ruska and Mrs.
Galassi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
BURGLAR CHLOROFORMS
WOMAN IN NEWARK

NEWARK, Feb. Mrs. Sarah
Weiss, of 1912 Sherman avenue,
awoke suddenly this morning to find
a masked burglar, flash light n
hano, bending owe her. Before
she could scream and arouse her
husband, the man pressed a sponge
saturated with chloroform over her
face Mrs. Weiss struggled and
the sponge dropped to the floo-.
Her screams aroused her hus-
band who grappled with the IN
truder, but he broke free and es-
capped. Weiss aroused Philip ST.
verman, who lives on the floor be-
low Weiss, and he attempted to tel
ephone the police, but found the
phone wires cut.
The burglar got away with $40
from the Weiss apartment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
CLARK MADE PRESIDENT
OF BOARD or EDUCATION
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appropriation of $415,665. This is
an increase over last year OF $25,-
465. The total of last years 1ud-
set was $S90,2 0 The increase is due
namely to the new teachers scheG-
ule, and repairs to buildings.
a copy of the resolution and bud
get to be presented to the Board of
School Estimate follows:
Resolved, that the amount of
money estimated to the necessary for
the operation of the public schools
of the city of Perth Amboy for the
school year beginning July /, 1928,
exclusive Of state, county, federal or
other funds is $415, $4,000, as per
itemized budget below. For current
expenses, repairs and refurnishing,
12,765.00; less state and county
funds, $113,400.00; total $399, $4,000.
For manual training, sci, 10000;
less state funds, %$5,000.00; total,
$16,300.00; grand total, $415.665.00.
Mr.. Clark announced that he
would not make the appointment of
committees at this meeting, but
suggested that the board elect
members to the Board of School
Estimate SO that the budget might
be taken up. The board then pro-
iceeded to elect MI. Clark and Chris
411 <AAAuE4SCAl do IliCIllDtL2 VI II
board.
designations were received from
the following teachers: Joseph j..
|Canonico, teacher of Spanish in the
high school; Miss Esther A. kra-
mer and Miss Lillian Roessler. The
designations were accepted.
S. b. Shull then recommended the
appointment OF the following teach
ers: Herbert L. Mould, teacher of
Spanish; Miss Gladys Preston and
Mrs. Jeanne Mendenhall.
The Greek Community requested
permission to use a room in one Of
the schools from 4 to 6 o'clock IN
the afternoons for the teaching Of
Greek. The matter was referred 10
committee.
A report was received that No. Z
school has been closed by the Board
or Health because of the scarlet fe-
epidemic. Mr.. Shull reported
that the school had been closed and
tumisated and is ready to be placed
IN service again at any time. The
secretary was instructed to notify
Health Officer Thompson of this
fact.
The matters of the over crowding
OF n schools and lack of space was
No0A- b1OASIIL ~ TIE JJJGULlOn OF the
board by Mr.. Shull. He pointed out
that the number of pupi, in the
high school will be increased ia
next year and that a place must be
provided for them. He suggested
hat additional heating apparatus be
installed in the basement of the high
school and the manual training room
partitioned off in order that a place
may be provided for them. Unless
this is done he held that more of the
pupils of the lower grades will have
TO be placed on part time and the
present grammar school students at
Binding classes in the high school
/ we'd to the grammar school.
The general opinion seemed to be
that the basement would have to be
~partitioned off before the opening of
school next September.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Shull the
spring vacation will be from March
30 to ADril 8.
Secretary Graham was instructed
to arrange for a meeting of the
Board of School Directors as soon
as possible.
Tho board adjourned to meet next
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02

PoUGHKEEPSIE, n. z. Feb. &
A man who threatened to burn the
town down If he didn't get coal Is
sought by the police today in connec-
ton with a fire in the Schick Build
ing which caused $250,000 property
loss. .
The letter was received by Fuel
Administrators William T. Ward,
written in red ink. and read:
"When 1 go to coal dealer to get
coal they say j ant a regular cUsto-
mer you cant Have Any the Rich get
Big loads NV children cold the Rich
warm if i don't get coal burn the
town down"
II came only a short time before
the fire, and was signed "A Craze1
Father" AS three loud explosions
were heard just before the fire, and
it Is not known how it started, de-
tectives believe it was of tncendiary
origin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02

LONDON, Feb. Especial dis
patches from Dusseldorf to the
London newspapers report that DR..
Gruetzner, president of Rhenish
Prussia, has gone to Berlin for a
consultation with the government re-
garding the food situation which is
causing much anxiety to the German
T. .hr authorities.
The Times correspondent, now
ever, learns from official sources
that the food supplies are consider
ably more than is generally believed,
and are large enough to feed the
population 'on rations of a sort" for
at least three weeks. In addition, 1t
is said that about SO per cent. of the
people have in storage enough po-
tatoes to last them until summer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
RnnaIn,s First Cousin

FORT WORTH, Feb. 2.-The 1irst
cousin of the buffalo has appeared
on the Texas range. He'll be known
to the livestock world as WERNER
and he's a second cross of the cattle
and the understanding once
considered impossible.
The first Vernier seen at the Fort
Worth stockyards and the packing
houses came from the ranch of j..
B. Slaughter in Cara county. the
buffalo bulls came from the famous
Goodnight buffalo herd in the Pam
handle, and the cattle from ,thc
slaughter ranches. Tho first cross
were the cattloes which are more
or less common In certain cattle rails
ing districts. The second cross have
been termed Vernier. This is a new
lama In tha histaxx ~ hxsedi9&
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
SPRING
IS FORECAST
Difference of Opinion as to
Whether Ground Hog Saw
Shadow Today

Although the sun was shining 70
a short period this morning, it i
not yet definitely known whether
MI. Mannix's Gound Hog came Oh
of his hole and saw his shadow. |
ne did come out as scheduled ant
having seen his shadow, he is bacl
again in his hiding place and we are
to have six more long weeks o,
winter. There are some who havs
doubts as to the little animal beini
the real prophecy of the continua
ion or shortening of winer, because
there is usually continued colo
weather anyway for six weeks
which reaches to March Is, the frs
day of spring, and some time there
after in this section of the count
With the almost open winter ex
perienced so far, local prognostica,
tors and weather sharps have it tina
there is going to be an early spring
There is also a difference of opinion
of what time Mr.. Ground Hog is t
make his appearance. Some say
early in the morning, while othert
say his time scheduled is not unit
noon. Mayor William c.. Wilson
who is somewhat of a weather SHARP
as well as a good fisherman for deer
sea stuff, informed us this mornin,
that the Ground Hog would not ba
out until noon IT being overcast
the Ground Hog did not see all hH
shadow. the mayor said, this ins
dicating an early spring.
WASHINGTON, Feb. a.-Ths
weather bureau today forecast q
cold "a for the lower lake region
and Ohio Valley states, although
throughout most of that section the
ground hog could frolic unaccom
panied by the shadow that is sup
posed to mean bad weather.
h cold snap is advancing rapidly
southeastward from the Canadiax
northwest. A temperature Of 20 de,
grees below zero was reported thil
morning at Lepas, Manitoba.
Cold wave warnings were ordered
for Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia.
Western Pennsylvania and WesterI
New York, and the ~forecasters ex,
pect colder weather tomorrow OF
Sunday in all states east of the Mis-.
sissippi and north of Florida.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-02
RUHR DEADLOCK is NOW
COMPLETED BY FRANCE
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(CO0LlnueQ lTOW page ~
checking effectively the flow to unoc-
cupied Germany of coal, her econ
omic life-blood." But unlike the
surgical operation it resembles, this
latest mov of the allies Is not aiding
the life of the economic body on
which it was applied.
Around the far-f1ung sem1-c1rc1e
of bayonets guarding the coal which
the Franco-Belgian forces hope to
take home on Germany's deficient
reparation deliveries long rows of
loaded cars could be seen drawn up
to a standstill just inside the edge of
the area. Here the noses Of the loco
motives had poked abruptly into the
guardsmen with machine guns who
INSTRUCTED the right of way, ready
for action in case a defiant engine
driver chose to disregard the signals
which the occupying authorities al
ready had shifted to indicate blocked
tracks.
The Germans estimated officially
that 10000 loaded coal cars were
lying today about the Ruhr with no
where to go, as their exit to the
~fatherland proper had been cut off.
Many of the train crews protited- by
the experience of their fellow work.
ers on trains which had come boom
ing toward the border earlier in the
day, and before reaching the from
tier the later corners hustled their
cargoes back to nearby industrial
plants or to the mines for unloading
before their loaded airs could be
seized by the French and Belgians.
1t was conceded in German official
quarters that the Franco-Belgian
authorities might succeed in taking
a few cars across the line and send
them homeward over the Rhine as
some of the first fruits of the occu-
patton, but it was generally believed
that most of the blocked carriers
would have to wait some time at the
Ruhr frontier for the necessary for
eign personnel to pilot them out Of
occupied Germany.