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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
ASSASSIN MAY ESCAPE
WITH LIGHT SENTENCE

GENEVA, May 11.-(By The AS.
ISOLATED Press)-Maurice Conrad,
the assassin of the soviet delegate,
Vorovsky, may escape with a light
sentence under the Swiss criminal
laws. which vary greatly in the diff
ferent cantons.
In legal circles here today it was
said that il Conrad is convicted of
murder with extenuating circum-
stances, which is thought probable,
he will be sentenced to five years
imprisonment and possibly less. Cap
ital punishment was long ago abol-
ished in the canton of Vaud, OF
which Lausanne is the capital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Mrs. Miller is
Honored by Friends

The Happy Seven motored TO Nor
ris Plains, on Wednesday, where
they attended a birthday party at the
home of Mrs. Edward Miller former
ly of this city. Games and dancing
We're enjoyed.
The guests included: Mrs. Edward
MCGEE, Mrs. George F~alkenstein, and
daughter, Gladys, Mrs. George
Vogt, Mrs. Allenby, Mrs. George Eb-
ner, and daughter Annamarie, Miss
X. Taylor, and NJ. Donovan, of this
city, Miss A. Taylor OF Tottenville,
Mrs. w. /. Ford, and daughter Lor-
eta of Jersey City. Mrs. ]. Kumbh,
Of Newark, Mrs. j. Miller and Miss
h. Parkes of Dover, and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. r. Miller and children of
Morris plains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Mission Society
TO Have Luncheon

The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the First Baptist church will hold
! covered dish luncheon in the chap
81 Of the church on Tuesday at l
o'clock. This will form a part of
their regular monthly meeting and
Mrs. w. H. Bawden, OF Elizabeth,
win be the speaker. All the women
Of the church are cordially invited
% come and bring a covered dish
and join in giving Mrs. Bawden a
hearty and loving greeting. Mrs.
Bawden is president of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the East AS
location.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

A son, was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kemeny. of Brighton avenue,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Pittinger, of Philadel-
phia, is spending several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Crowell, of
High street.
Mrs. H. r. Wilson, of Washington
street, is spending a few days with
her daughter Mrs. w. P. Cosgrove,
of Matawan.
Robert Waddell. OF Brighton ave.
nue., is spending the weekend at his
home in PHILADELPHIA.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Hrs. NeStesky
ionored on Birthday

Mrs. 7. Nestesky, OF Prospect
treet, entertained a number II
riends at her home in honor of her
irthday. Music. dancing and sing
as we're enjoyed. Refreshments
vere served.
The guests included: Mrs. Chester
testesky, Mrs. Gus Nestesky. Mrs.
William Peterson, Mrs. Marcel Bon
iskxNrs~ Margaret Popkewltzi
Sffj. Joseph ~Stempensky. Mrs. Fred
Tooker. Mrs. Walter Lehman. Mrs.
gaIter Petroski, Mrs. John Adams.
,dward, Walter and Theodore Leu
ian, Francis Nestesky, Katherine
festesky and Katherine Peterson,
red Peterson and Martha Popke-
ritz, Rita Peterson and Helen and
lillian Hooker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Eastern Star
Dance at Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, May ia dance
for the benefit OF the local Eastern
Star organization has been arranged
for Wednesday night at the High
school auditorium here, Mrs. Walter
eager. chairman OF the committee
announced today. The organization
has secured the Elite Orchestra of
New York to furnish the dance
music. Like on other occasionsh the
event promises much for those who
enjoy the terpsichorean art.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
GOVERNOR ON INSPECTION
OF STATE INSTITUTIONS

TRENTON, May 11.-Governor
Silzer today commenced his swing
around the state visiting the various
penal and charitable institutions. 1t
is understood that the first place
he inspected was the reformatory for
women at Clinton. Tomorrow, ac-
cording to reports, he will visit the
Morris Plains hospital for the in
sane.
The governors tour is being at
tended with the utmost secrecy, as
it is his wish that he see the places
as they really are, consequently no
advance information as to the places
to be inspected is being divulged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Y. M. H. A. to Meet

The regular meeting OF the z. w.
II. A. will be held at the associa-
ton rooms in Smith street, tomor-
row night. After an important bust
ness session, a frankfurter roast will
be enjoyed. The executive board of
the Y. w. Fl. A. will hold a meeting
on Monday night, at the home of
Miss Lillian Polkowitz, in State
street. Much business of import
ance will be discussed, and all men,
hesA aEaJ2yged tAAe praaeph
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
WOMAN KILLED
At METUCHEN
Was Crushed to Death by
Westbound Pennsylvania
Train Near Station

METUCHEN, May II. - Eleanor
Larsen, sometimes known as Flynn,
fifty years old was instantly killed
by a westbound train near the local
station early last night. The woman,
it is said, was walking along. the
tracks and was knocked down the
~embankment when struck by the
train.
The train crew took the woman's
body and it was turned over to Cor
oner Arthur Hillpot. No rela. es
are known aside from a husband
with whom she has not resided for
a number of years. This woman
formerly worker at Mutton Hollow
and lately at some institution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
DEAD BODY FOUND

ADELPHIA. May 11:--The body
of Charles Pitman, with a gunshot
wound in the side, was found by
Pitman's sister, Miss Anna Pitman,
today lying in the woods about so
feet from a refreshment stand owned
by Pitman on the Adelphia-Lake-
wood road. Beside the body was
found a double-barreled shotgun
with an exploded shell in the left
barrel. County authorities declare 1t
a suicide as a result of worry caused
by business depression.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
CITY BRIEFS

The sixteenth anniversary of the
institution of Valhalla Lodge No. 275
Odd Fellows which occurs this
month will be celebrated by the
lodge with a social session on the
night of May 81. This
ment was made at a meeting of the
lodge last night when a committee
was named to arrange for the event
10 assist the entertainment committee
IN the event. William Seiber is the
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee and he with the others on the
committee and the special commit
tee named will arrange a special pro-
gram for that night. At the meeting
last night the initiatory degree was
conferred on three candidates. As
sistant Degree Master Peter Fed
dersen was in charge of the work.
Chief Niels J. Tonnesen attended
the meeting of the state police chiefs
association in Newark yesterday.
Ae theft of a Ford automobile
bearing N. j. license 200,72s from
Plainf1eld last night, was reported to
the local authorities and police OF
the state last night.
The postofice was notified by the
police yesterday that the mail box at
the corner of Broadhead place and
Sayre avenue was open.
The motorcycle of Officer Franz
Seiboth was backed into and dam
aged by an automobile driven by
Oakley w. Hasking who resides ut
the Madison hotel. on Madison ave.
nueu last night. The front mud
guard. brackets. handle bars and
foot rest of the machine were dam
aged and Hasking agreed to pay for
the damage. The machine was
standing in front Of the Elks Club
at the time.
The monthly report of the local
chapter of the American Red Cross
shows that during the month OF
April So cases of different kinds were
taken care of. OF that number, il
were cases of ~ex-service men and
IS cases of civilians. The total call;
: made at the Office we're 70, new casei
Iamounted to 10 and calls at tht
home were IS.
In conjunction with the regular
meeting Of the American Legion
Post No. As, to be held in the Y
NJ. c. A, tonight. the Ladies Aux
iliary of the Post VIII hold theil
meeting in the auditorium of the
library. Memorial Day will be discus
sed at both meetings and the sale o.
peoples on Saturday, May rs.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL
The accounting of Arthur f. Moor
of Bound Brook, executor on the es
tate of Wilhelmina Moore, was APP
proved this morning. The receipts
totalled $4,329.14 and the disburse
l,mepts $Lab5. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Forman--Ruth

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Hilma Cece-
LA Ruth, of Stelton, s. l., and George
=. Forman, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Forman of this city. The
ceremony took place at the Brigh-
ton Heights Reformed church at st.
George on Thursday, December 2S.
Rev. Brinkerhoff performed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Forman
will reside in Stapleton. s. L. Mr..
Forman holds a responsible position
with a large concern at Stapleton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
HnId Enr Arnn

MoRRIsTOWN. N. j., My IL
Vito Sylvester. who conducts a shoe
repair shop in the Farnelly building
is held by the police today on a
charge of attempted arson.
Walter Myers, ianitor of the
building. aroused by a strong odor
OF gasoline last night. investigated
and according to police found the
floor of the shoe repair shop soaked
With the upAaS r
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
RUTGERS MADE STATION
FOR new EXPERIMENT

WASHINGTON. May 11:-Secre.
tary Work today designated Rutgers
College, New Brunswick, N. j., as the
location of a new experimental sta
ton of the Bureau of Mines which
will specialize in problems involving
production and utilization of non
metallic minerals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
PLEADS NOT GUILTY

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL.
Philip Koplowitz, one of the five de-
PENDANTS held in connection with an
alleged highway robbery near Spa
Spring early in April pleaded not
guilty before Judge John P. Kirk
patrick in the county court today
and his bail was fixed at $4,000
awaiting trial before a grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
VIII Ia Dismissed

NEW BRUNSWICK May III
A will said to have been dictated by
Mary Kovacs, formerly of Perth
Amboy, but not signed before her
death was before the court for con-
sideration this morning and was dis
missed. The husband was unable to
supply the statutory requirements to
show that the will had been dictated
by the woman before her death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
IsIub Meets
ia Miss BaIint'S

The Girls Progressive Club held
1air regular meeting. at the home of
pauline Balint. in Fords We'd
night. Arrangements were
leted for a May walk to he held
ray 20. The next meeting will
cid at the home of Miss Anna
4nsko. in Broad street next We'd
esday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
CROP REPORT

TRENTON. N. D.. May 11--crop
summaries for May /, compiled by
the State Department of Agriculture,
indicate winter wheat at 81 per cent
or a normal yield. the area at
"a 0 acres, compared with 1900
acres last year, and $4,000 acres,
the ten year average.
Rye was 80 per cent normal Weld,
hay 80 per cent. pastures rs per
cent. The percentage of plGwing
o spring planting and sowing done
by May l Is estimated at IS. as COM
pared with 81 per cent last yea :.
and So per cent tor the last ten
years
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Wiling Workers
20 Have Session

The Willing Workers or Simpson
I. E. church will hold their regular
aeeting at the home of Miss Marion
Cane. in 264 Rector street. tomor-
ow afternoon at ? o'clock. II IS
ioped that a large number will BE
resent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Trucknaan is Injured

Frank Burke. twenty-five a
old. of Lynchburg. Va, Is at the
Perth Amboy City hospital with In
jurie5 to his back which he says
truc.r on the state bridge yesterday
afternoon. He was brought to the
hospital about 1 o'clock and is be-
ing cared for Dr. NJ. S. Meinzer. At
the hospital it is said that he is not
badly hurt and would be able 70
leave that place within a short
hme. 4<---
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Dinner Party

Mrs. Charles Edmond. gave a din
ner party recently. at her summer
home in M~anasquan, in honor of her
cousin. Miss Dorothy Mckenzie, of
Red Bank. who is to be married to
Einar Larsen, OF this city, sometime
In June.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Ipxiliary to Meet

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Our Sa-
ours Danish Lutheran church Will
BID q cake sale. tomorrow afternoon
=bm 2 to 5 o'clock, in the lecture
NOM Of the church. Home made
les, cake. bread. biscuits and many
ther goodies viii be found on sale
Nominal coskh F
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
DANCE IS POSTPONED

WOODBRIDGE. May 11:-Cold
weather prevented tho holding of
the second of a series of block
dances arranged for the Memorial
Day fund by the American Legion
for last night. B. L. McNulty, chair
nan of the committee announced
this morning that the dance will be
held next Monday and that the
same band that furnished the music
for May LIST will play on this oc-
casion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
singing Society
Viii Hold Dance

The Ladies Singing Society Con-
ordia will hold a dance and entec-
Eminent tomorrow night in Wash
1gton hall at 8 o'clock. The sing
az society from Newark viii take
art in the entertainment,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
D Have Cake Sale

rhe Ladies' Auxiliary of Our Sa-
IS Lutheran church will hold
Like sale tomorrow afternoon
4 2 to 5 o'clock in the lecture
Of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
BAH ordered Torfeited

NEW BRUNSWICK, May liz
Two $1,000 bond balls given by John
Zuchowsky and William Prokopo-
vich to assure the appearance of
Adolph Kueharsky wanted by the
county authorities, was ordered for
feited and a judgment to collect this
sum was granted by Judge John j..
.Kirkpatsisk, KHeAaEsky has ysnish-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11

sslect Your Jeweiry through the at
trsetiys and economical offers appearing
daily In Classification 50.
THE CLASSIFIED al rnat tells an the
facts gets quickest n best rssultl
To Leok your pest, you must shop your
.best-reading the wearing Apparel" ads
in today's Classified Sectie1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11

COUNTY NEWS

NEW BRUNSWICK. May Ii
Chief of County Detectives Ferd A.
David returned this morning from
Easton, Pa, where he went to iden-
tify a negro believed to be William
Means, wanted in Middlesex county
for murder. Although the descrip-
ton of the man was similar to that
of Means, Chief David said that it
was not the man. The Easton po-
lice are holding Louis Craft, whom
they believed to be Means.
The accounting OF William Nor
ris of T~ottenville. executor on the
estate of Hester Greacen, formerly
of Perth Amboy, also was approved
today. The receipts totaled $127,-
O15.95 and the disbursements $780,
0SS.16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
HILLARY to Meet

The American Legion Auxiliary
II hold their regular meeting n
a. Y. NJ. G. A. tonight at 7:45
zelock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
FIRE ALARM BOXES

G1-Gordon and Meade Streets
73-MadiEon Ave. and Paterson Street
24-Market and Sheridan Streets
35-Smith and Central r, r.
26-Market and First streats
27-Raritan Copper Works
2s--High and Lewis Streets
34-Madison Avenue and Smith Street
S5-Smith and High Streets
S6-New Brunswick Ave- and New Street
and State Streets
41-Standard Underground Cable Co.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works
43-Bucklngham Ava and Hartford st.
45-Commsrce and Front Streets
Estate and Washington Streets
47-High and Washington Streets
52-Cortlandt and Easton Streets
53-Division n William Streets
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker st. and Pulaski Ave.
58-Hal Ave. and Charles STREE
57-state and Wayne Streets
s3-Nsar Lead Works
59-Maurer
62-washington Street and Park Avenue
63-New Brunswick Ave- and Elm Street
64-Smith Street and Watson Avenue
85-Commerce and state Streets =. ......
'72-Front n Smith Streets
T3-Water ana &ordou Streets /. . . s.ss..
S1--Brace and Hanson Avenue
s2-Smith and Herbert Streets
S3-Amboy Ave. and Washington 81.
81 Lehlgh Ave. and Stanford street
S5-Near City Hospital
s6-Cleveland and Trace Avenues .......
s7-Amboy and Hail Avenues
92--Amboy Avenue and Inslee Street
e3-Lawrence and Francis Streets
s4-Nevllle and tombstone Streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
WIRE NEWS

NEW YORK, May 11-Federal
Judge Winslow today signed an Or
der requiring Edward NJ. Fuller and
William F. MCGEE. partners in the
bankrupt brokerage house of r. M.
Fuller 81 Company, now under in
dictment for bucketing orders. to
show cause next Wednesday why
they should not be punished for
contempt for failure to turn over
certain books and papers of the firm
which the United States ~'Hrenie
court recently held they had no
right to conceal from the authori-
ties.
/ HULL England, May II (By The
Associated Press).-The owners of
the Trawler James johnson, seizure
of which recently occasioned a pro-
test from Great Britain TO the Rus
sian Soviet government, have receiv-
ed a telegram from the skipper. Neil
sen. stating that he has been releas-
ed by the Bolsheviki and is now at a
Norwegian port, expecting to sail
homeward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
OBITUARY

John Peterson, thirty-five years
old, died yesterday at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Peter Anderson, 511
New Brunswick avenue, after a lin
gering illness. He was a chauffeur
and worked for the Standard Oil
Company for the past eight years.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
two sons. Meinert and John and two
sisters, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs
Charles Evans, of Keyport. He was
a member of Thor Lodge No. 46,
Danish Brotherhood. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home of his sister.
Rev. Robert Schlotter will ~oficiate
The interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
Funeral For Elizabeth Fenaro
The funeral for Elizabeth Adeline
Fenaro, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Fenaro. who died suddenly at
the home of her grand parents. NJ:
and Mrs. r. Hilferty. 446 Park
n will be held tomorrow
morning. The interment will be ia
the Holy Rosary cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11

i3--Washington Hose Co.
14-McClellan Engine Co.
i5-Protection H. q l..
16-Eagle Hose Co.
t7-Tiharty II. a l..
22-Lineoln Engine
4A-darfield Hose
as-wHntire DspsEtuasns ~1la.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11

NEW BRUNSWICK. May IL
The accounting of Arthur f. Moore
of Bound Brook. executor on the es-
tate of Wilhelmina Moore. was APP
proved this morning. The receipts
totalled $4,329.14 and the disburse-
,msnts $1.a55s -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-05
"HOttentOt''
Has Comedy
Film Version Better
Than Stage Play

None OF the huInor and action OF
tho original stage play OF Tho Hot.
tenfot.- In which william Collier
kept broadway laughing for over
year, has been lost in the film yer.
sion of tho story. which Is coming
TO the Liberty thcater next Satur.
day.
The cicyerest wit In The stage pin,
has been reproduced on the screci
IN the titles. Additional funny situ.
atoms hnve been worked In. while
the steeplcchase. which could only
DO talked about In the play. In n
thrilling pieco OF realism in tho pic
turc. II Is the exciting climax OF tho
fun and thrills that arise from the
embarrassing situations IN which a
yachtsman who Is afraid OF horses
and who IN mistaken for n rider OF
tho same name gets himself.
Douglas MacLean ns Sam HarrinK.
ton wins the race and tho love OF n
girl who Ia portrayed by pretty
Madge Bethany. Raymond Hatton
takes the part OF Swift. tho eccentric
butler. who IN an ex.hostlcr. and II
good for laugh every time no APP
pears on the screen.
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PALACE HIP

A mystery drama with = strong
domestic angle In Tho broadway
Madonna the cinema feature on tho
Palace Hip bin this week Dorothy
Rsvfer Ii starred and other featured
players are Jack Connolly. Harry
Van Meteor. Eugene Burr. ruanita
Hansen and Leo willard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-05
EUGENE O'BRlEN'S
SMILE ACCOUNTED FOR

Eugene o'Brien has. without a
doubt. borrowed one of Mohnmmed's
seven heavens.
From tho time he arrived IN Los
Angeles to play opposite Norma Tai.
madgc in an adaptation Of Robert
Hichens novel. Tho Voice From
the Minarct," now at the Coliseum
thcater, his general appearance was
such that the INITIATED would at
once come to the conclusion that
he was the sole disoovcrer OF tho
radio.
Tho real reason for the famous
O'Brton smilo In not hard TO find.
Such smile might DO seen on the
face Of any leading man fortunate
enough to play opposite Miss Tal.
madge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-05
Bureau of
Missing
Relatives

The Star invites ita readers 10 use this
department ne nm aid In finding missing
relatives or friends. The department IL
10 help In reuuitinE those who have been
separated. Those Whose relatives or
friends are mlsslnE arc invited TO report
the disappearanco directly TO TIE Star.
Readers who msy know tho whereabouts
Of persons mentioned In this column ~
missing arc requested also 10 report 10
The star. Other newspapers are invited
70 reproduce such itcms NJ will Interest
their readers,
II. l.. LONGANECKER: Relatives
OF this man last heard from him
November Q. when he was known
TO be In Portland. His homo pre-.
viouBly was In Spokane. The rela.
lives. fearing lapse OF memory hns
attacked him. have appealed to the
police department TO aid In locating
him. Jongancckcr. 30 years OF age,
In said 10 have been OF medium
weight and height, and to have had
dark complexion. lie had n scar
beneath his chin. Information TO.
gariing him will be accepted at local
police department headquarters.
STEPHEN HALLE, Inquiries arc
being made for this man. 81 or "a
ycars OF age. by Mrs. Clyde Crater.
Mndrns. Orc. Halle In said to DO the
non Of Dr. II. II. Halle OF Madras.
Tho former In snId 10 bc living In
Seattle nj tho residence OF his grand.
mother. He IL asked TO correspond
with Mrs Crater, Halle " also
sought by @. " Stanton. 1917 NJ
02nd IT.. Seattle, Konwood $3.50,
BILLY FLETT. This man Ia DO
loved by his sistor, whom no has
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Neat checks Of navy. black, blue. pinkgn
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.Cf&;1l)

CoI.ISEuM-Narsna ralmadKe star
ring IN Ehe yolce rron tho
hinarct"
I.InERTY-llaroid Llayd In his biE-
9est production, ''Dr. Jack
rTRANil-Charles nay in "silns
Julius caesar" and Buster
kes.toa comedy, "Dpy Dreamz.
COLT NnIA-Iferbrrt haNilnAen Tea
tarod In The SCARLET Car"
BItE MOIsIs-"Nero," the latest
William ieA saprr-spectAl.
COLONIAL - Norma Taimaage IN
'Smilln' Through"
WINTER oAitDtzN-reddis Gerard
In The Cave tiEL"
FRiNCI-Ss-irank Mayo starrtnk IN
THE Altar stairs"
PALACE uIr-A big mystery pio-
turn, The broadway Madonna
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sleeves. Sport models with inverted pieat
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cts. They are copies OF highcrpriced models
and In tho popular rookie and tan.