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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
THREE BIG BOND
ISSUES BY CITY
$500, 900 for Grade Crossing
Elimination S250,000 for
New School
REJECT SEWER BID
Changes in Fire Alarm and
Police Call System Author
ized-Much Business

Three important ordinances were
adopted on first reading by the al
dermen last night, one calling for
the issuance of 100000 to pay the
citys share of the grade crossing
elimination work: the second au-
thorizing the issuance of S250,000
in bonds to defray the cost Of
building new school in Hall ave-
nue., and the third making possible
$49,500 bond issue to cover the cost
of changes and improvement to the
police call and fire alarm system,
street repairs, street repair equip
ment and a new city scale. The
vote was unanimous on all three
ordi ances.
Included in the 100000 to be
spent for grade crossing elimination
work is $4,000 for a new trunk
sewe. west of the Central railroad
to care for that section of the city;
$4,000 for paving Market street
distance of 400 feet where the
street passed over tracks; $4,000
for paving $40 feet on Smith street;
$4,000 for paving ESQ feet on New
Brunswick avenue: $4,000 for paw
ing 1000 feet ON Washington
street. $4,000 for paving 800 feat
on Hall avenue; $4,000 for paving
railroad at New Brunswick avenue,
and $4,000 for lighting facilities.
Included in the $49, 500 bond issue
is $4,000 for changes to the police
call and fire alarm system including
a new police switch board, new re-
/ peaters in the fire house, removal
of the present fire alarm bell tower
and construction of new steel tower,
small fireproof building for fire
alarm system (costing $6,000) and
other work such as additional wir-
ing and line extensions. An allow
ance of $1,000 is made for street
repair equipment, $500 for a new
city scale to replace the present
one which is too small and light and
$40, 900 for the resurfacing of State
street between Market and Gordon
streets and making other street re-
pairs.
The debt statement, as filed by the
city comptroller, showed the city's
debt to be within .02 per cent of
the limit allowed by law. 1t is now
6.eS plus.
The ordinance authorizing the is-
suance of school bonds for the new
| school marks the close of a. long
fight on the part of the school board
to acquire this new building. The
building will be of fireproof con-
struction and so built that additions
can be made to it without changing
! the original building.
! An ordinance authorizing the is
| suance of $1S.500 water bonds for
extensions and improvements was
| passed unanimously on first reading.
Charges against Patrolman Louis
Hanson were again before the board,
having been referred to the alder
men by the mayor. The city attor-
ney was authorized to draw up the
legal papers in the case and notify
the officer of a hearing to be held
| before the entire board next Mon
day night at o'clock.
Mayor Wilson, in, letter to the
board. asked that the aldermen
kindly arrange to have removed
| the traffic booths now located at
Smith street and Madison avenue,
| Smith and Prospect street and Fay
ette and State street. as he believes
the use of these booths should be
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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
HARDING STILL
AGAINST LEAGUE
Says World Court Entry Not
Entry Into League by Side
Door
J WAS A PARTY PLEDGE
Speaks at Meeting of Asso-
ciated Press in New York
Has Busy Day

NEW YORK, April 24.-Partici-
patton by the United States in the
World Court as proposed by the
administration, President Harding
today declared at the annual lunch
con of members of The Associated
Press, would be sin harmony with
party platform pledges, candidator-
ial promises and American aspira-
tions," and would not be an entry
into the League of Nations by the
side door, the back door or the eel
lar door,"
sExcessive friends" of the league,
the President declared, have be-
clouded the situation by an unwar-
ranted assumption that the proposal
is move toward membership in the
League while, he added, the ire
concilable opponents OF the League
have also bec.ouded the question
with the assumption that entangle-
nnents with Europe would unavolo-
ably follow. A..
President dismissed with the piunt
declaration that if the senate were
to consent to any his administration
would not complete ratilicatloh ol
such a proposal and would tnerepy
prevent it from becoming ettectiVe.
Reiterating his conviction tnat tne
limited States could participate IN
the. world court without assuming
The risks which its opponents point
,,lt. President Harding reviewed tne
,epublican party platforms since
904. all of which he pointed OUT
,olle for world court of arbltral
tee and added:
Il believe in keeping the faith; II
- n NJ
y say and candidates do not mean
slt-they say then our form Oh pop
government is based on fraud
cannot hope to endure
No Move Toward League
tut the President left no doubt
he has no intention Of moving
s.ard the League of Nations by
: support of the world court.
"In compliance with its pledges,
he said. "the administration defi-
nttely and decisively put aside all
thought of the United States enter
ing the League of Nations. 1t
doesn't propose to enter now by the
side door, the back door or the cell
lar door. have no unseemly COM
ment to offer on the league. If 1t
is serving the old world helpfully,
more power to it. But it is not for
us. The senate has so declared, the
executive has so declared, the people
have so declared. Nothing could be
more decisively stamped with final
;ty."
Mr.. Harding made it plain that he
did not consider the world court
question paramount to all other ma
tional problems and added that
neither did he hold 1t a menace to
party unity, evidently having in mind
the warning issued by some Republic
can leaders within the last few
weeks.
"It ought not TO be classed as a
party question: he continued, "but
IL any party. repeatedly advocating
a world court, is to be rended by the
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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
NEWS
BY A. P. WIRE
nenx Motion in Ward Case

ALBANY, N. Y, April "a. = Su-
preme Court Justice Ellis ]. Staley
today denied the application OF
for Walter S. Ward of New Rochelle,
for an injunction restraining the
Western Union and the Postal Tele-
graph companies from turning over
to Attorney General Carl Sherman
copies of cablegrams and kilograms
exchanged between members of the
Ward family just prior to the MUIR
der of Clarence Peters of Haverhill.
Mass. The messages were sought
by the attorney general in connec-
tion with his investigation of the
alleged killing of Peters by Ward.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
PETERSON TELLS G. 0.P.
HE'S IN SHERIFF RACE

In the absence of Under Sheriff
Frederick Gowen and Freeholder
George S. Applegate at the reorgani-
cation meeting of the Sixth Ward
Republican Club here last night,
Former Assemblyman Edward j..
Peterson, president of the organi-
zation, and rival candidate for
the shrievalty nomination with
Gowen and Applegate struck the
first chord for the next fall election
by urging in his own name as we'll
as in the name of his colleagues the
support for the forthcoming cam
paign.
The organization is planning to
hold a dinner next Friday night and
more than 750 guests are expected
Former Governor Edward c. Stokes
has been announced as the speaker
for that occasion. In the audience
at dast nights meeting were Free
holder ]. Fred Orpen, Freeholder
Clarence M. Haight, Freeholder
Water Quackenbush and Assembly
man Thomas l.. Hanson, all of whom
are considered as candidates for re-
election.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
TALL CEDARS BOOST FINE
FOR IMPORTANT OFFICE

When the Tall Cedars leave this
city tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
on their special train from the Cen
tral station for Atlantic City, to at
tend the twenty-first annual meet
ing of the Supreme Forest Tall
Cedars of Lebanon of the United
States, they will do so with the idea
in view of boosting Thomas G. w.
Fine for the office of Deputy Su-
preme Tall Cedar of the United
States and also to boost this city.
During the day over 5000 hand bills
will be distributed giving informa-
ton concerning Perth Amboy and
urging that Tall Cedars visit this
city on Memorial Day. at which time
it expected to dedicate the new Ma
sonic temple.
Among those who are already at
Atlantic City attending the conven-
ton are Thomas G. w. Fine, Past
Grand Tall Cedar; Benjamin Gold
berger, Grand Tall Cedar; Eugene,
Ward, Grand Scribe and 1. r. Solt.
Special excursion rates have been
provided on the train to be run from
this city over the Central railroad
tomorrow. The New Brunswick pa
troll and band will also go to the re-
sort town in this train.
The train will leave Atlantic City
for the return trip at II o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
Big Bank is Closed

YORK, Pa, April 24:-The state
banking commissioner today took
over and closed the City Bank, one
of York's largest financial institu-
tions. Examiners reported to the
banking commissioner at Harrisburg
today that they had indications of
shortage of 100000.
Warrants were issued for the ar
rest of Thomas b. Baird, cashier,
and w. II. Boil. assistant cashier.
Baird was not at his home. His wife
said he had gone away for the day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
NEAR EAST CONFERENCE
RESUMES MEETINGS

LAUSANNE, April "a (By The
Associated Press s)-The Near East
conference, called to arrange peace
between the allied powers and Tur-
key and between Greece and Turkey,
resumed its session at 1880 o'clock
this morning under presidency OF
Sir Horace Rumbold, head of the
British delegation.
The first work of the conferees
was to classify the questions before
the political committee under the
general heads of territorial and tu-
dicial. In the discussion of the
territorial clauses the Turks main
tanned their previous viewpoint on
each OF the disputed questions. and
insisted that the first step in the
procedure should be the evacuation
OF Turkish territory by the allied
troops.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Mrs. Minnie Kramer viii sell 10 the
highest bidder the following properties: /:
34i-345 Madison Avenue, 175 Fayette
Street, S70-372 State Street.
Sealed bids will be received mt the office
of Mnrgaretten a Lobel. Inc, on or before
3 r. NJ, May Goth. 1928.
The owner reserves the right TO reject
any or all bids.
For terms and further information In
auire at the office Of Margaretten Lcbel,
Inc. Raritan Building.
239Ss-4-24-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

For sale complete set drug fixtures in
cluding soda fountain. J. NJ. Landau,
smith and state Streets
23976-424-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

NEW YORK, April 24.-President
Harding arrived at the Pennsylvania
station shortly after o'clock this
morning, prepared to make the first
of a series of several addresses
planned for the spring and sum-
mer. He will speak today to mem
bers of the Associated Press in their
annual meeting. 1t 3 understood he
will dwell on the question of Ameri-
can entry into the world court.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24
NOTICE

Ny wife having left my bed and board,
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by her. Signed.
SAM HANSILL.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

Trucking-Johu Garden now located q
1e7 state Street. Tel. 47s.
7s437--t-7-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

~ Battery Service station
- vino GARRETs0N COMPANY
k~v% M 2so high Street
sagss~ssgsIv2kts --
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

rea0her: what is the French word for
performance ?''
JiEFFERsoN MOTORS. INC.
4-7s-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

Teacher: ".wnat Is the French word 70
performance 2"
Pupil: "ChsYroiet."
JEFFBRsoN MOTORS. INC. i
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

WEATHER

Fair tonight and
Wednesday, light
frost I'm exposed
portions tonight;
fresh northwest
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-04-24

(By the Evening News Staff Corre-
spondent)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
DETECTIVE TEAM
RECEIVERS 28 CARS
STOLEN In AUGUST
Long and GrasshoH Set a
Record That Has Not
Been Beaten.

San Antonio detectives established
an unprecedented record during Au-
gust in the capture of criminals and
in the recovery of stolen goods.
Statistics compiled by Detective
Sergeant Fitch reveal a total of 100
arrests during the month. The Officers
recovered and returned to victims OF
thieves and burglars grand total OF
S19,92S.07 in goods, money and
jewelry during the same period.
The official records further dis.
proves the statement frequently made.
since the appearance of state rangers,
that police and detectives we're lax
in the enforcement of liquor and mar.
cotic laws.
In this respect, statistics show
that during the 81 days, grand tota!
oI 6S arrests were recorded. OF this
number 46 were based on what off.
cials declare are banafide cases alleging
violations of the National Prohibition
Act and II arrests in connection with
the sale and possession of morphine,
cocaine and other narcotics.
One feature of the months activi-
ties is the record made by Detectives
John Long and Grasshoff, in charge
of the automobile theft bureau. TIL"
efficient work Of these two plain
clothes men are receiving the COM
mendation of the police and detective
authorities.
The records show that Detectives
Long and Grasshoff have established
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02

the high mark in the recovery of %
automobiles that had been stolen and
which represent valuation of $14,'
6S3. This record, authorities declare
has never been duplicated here or else.
where in Texas.
Other recoveries by the two depart.
ments, growing out of arrests that
necessitated the transfer of 100 per.
sons to state, county and federal au-
thorities include the recovery of auto.
mobile parts and accessories valued al
$731 so; miscellaneous articles
S2520.37; clothing. $326.63; jewelry,
$40, and cash. S547.6S.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
To Go With College.

Austin. Tex, Sept. Nv. R. Ma
bors, who has rendered his resignation
with the state board of control as
chief of the division of estimates and
appropriations to become business
manager for the College of Industrial
Arts at Denton, said Saturday that
he will not assume his new duties for
several days. Majors, who was chief
of the division of estimates and appro.
priations since the creation of the
board Of control over three years ago,
is considered an expert on the finan.
cial and business condition Of the
state.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
CAN OPEN MEETING
Sons Of America To Have Public
Session Wednesday.

An open meeting of the Order Of
Sons of, America will be held at their
headquarters, 120 Main avenue on
Wednesday, September 5, James
Tafolla. president, announced Satur-
day. All members of the order and
their friends are invited to attend.
Speakers at the meeting will ex-
plain the purposes of the organiza-
ton and the good work being done
by it. Refreshments will be served
and music will be furnished by the
organization band, the Brownies
Bad Bows"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
Fire DESTROYS Store.

Abilene. Tex, Sept. AT II
O'Clock last night fire was discovered
in the Gamble Brothers Hardware
company warehouse and was very de-
structive. The approximate loss was
$4,000. Origin of the fire has not
been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

Mansfield. physical director In the
schools 10 In charge of the sports and
he Is sure to have some interesting
feats. The fancy work booths will
doubtless Do very pretty, and to sum
1t all up. everything will be about
right. Remember the dance In the
evening where everyone will surely
have a good time.
Joseph Eaton of Lithgow street
was caller in Gardiner yesterday.
Chester Ellis of Augusta was a
caller in town Thursday
Reynolds orchestra will go to AL
bion this evening where they will
furnish music for a dance.
r. L. Johnson of Waterville was q
business caller in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Withee have
returned from Pennington where
they have been attending the fair
There are some very nice looking
crab apples on three trees on the land
owned by Arson Bracket. situated
on MasOn's corner. Now these ap-
pies have proven a great temptation
for some of the small boys and it Is
understood that If those same small
boys don't keep away from those
trees and let the apples alone they
will meet with some trouble.
Rosie Reynolds of Bay street suf.
| fered very severe i'll turn Thursda,
noon, but at last reports was some
! what improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Cricket Bats Made of Willow

Willow trees for cricket bats are
fclled in the Autumn. when the sap
is 'low." The wood is chopped into
appropriate Lengths of bat blades, the
bark removed, and each blade
thoroughly scrutinized for any fault,
the smallest of which means the re-
lection of that blade.
Seasoning is the next process. The
blade ends. after being dipped into
whiting to prevent splitting, are
stacked wide apart and left exposed
to all weathers for eight or nine
months. The rougher the weather
the better the test for the piece of
wood, for the rains and SHOWS of an
English Winter thoroughly season it.
After this there is another similar
period of seasoning-under cover
this time. so that the blades are ex-
posed to the wind, but not to the wet.
Now the bats enter the factory. A
number of seasoned clefts are graded
here. All pass through the same
processes, but, of course, the finest
selected woods go to the making of
the best bats. The workman with
the drawknife puts the blades in his
vice and. with precise judgment.
shapes them so as to get the best out
of each bit of willow.
The next process is pressing and
If needs bc-a pressure of two
tons to each blade is eXerted.
The blade is now prepared for its
splice This is cut by machine so
accurate that the exact amount of
wood-to the Gath part of an inch
is taken out.
The handles have meanwhile been
prepared in another part of the
factory. They are made of the best
Sarawak cane and come to, the
factory in their natural shape in long
round pieces. 16 of which go to the
making Of the average bat handle.
The canes are cut into lengths:
planned square and glued together in
fours. Between each section of four
is placed a strip of rubber and then
the whole is glued together to form
one compact handle. One end is cut
to fit into the splice of the blade:
to which it is glued and left to nix.
The bat is then taken in hand by
the turner and is next sandpapered,
oiled and stamped. after which IT is
ready to help any cricketer of ability
to make scores of note.-London
Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Didn't Notice Neiqhbors Much

Mrs. Whiting had become all at
once exceedingly popular in the
select suburb which she honored with
her abiding presence. The reason
for the large number of neighbors
dropping in was that a new family
had just moved into the next house to
Mrs. Whiting, and they were all
anxious to learn full particulars as
to number of beds. size of dining
room suite and so on.
what kind of people are those
who have just moved in next door to
you?" asked Mrs Codding, the eighth
caller on Tuesday morning.
20, never talk about my neigh
bors," replied Mrs. Whiting, with
obvious pride in keeping herself to
herself. "All l know about them is
that their stuff came in one van.
that only one Of their bedsteads had
any brass on it, most of the furniture
looks old, there's six in the family,
the children are all GIRLS, they have
two dogs, the man is about 20 years
older than the woman, they had a
squabble with the driver of the van
when they settled with him and
their name is Beach. But, really I
didn't notice them much. I am al
ways too busy."-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
BURLEICH PROPERTY TO Be MADE
fine RESIDENTIAL PART OF town
OF W|NSLOW NEAR HIGH SCHOOL

men from the fort, who were cutting
timber. were attacked by the Indians.
One was killed and scalped, four
were carried away captive and only
one who was wounded succeeded in
reaching the fort.
The fort was completed in ITS
making the strongest and most i'm
was difficult to get men and sup
plies. The colonel complained that
his men were lonely being about so
miles from Inhabitants.
After the Peace Of Paris in 1863
the fort was dismantled. At the
time of Arnold's expedition in 1775.
the large house was used as a tav-
ern Fort House." Afterwards it
was used as a DWELLING house. meet
ing house. town hall where all early
town meetings of Winslow were held.
hall for public dancing parties. fin
ally a home for poor families until
it was taken down by Mrs. Thomas
and some of its material used in the
in 1897.
The old Wessarunsett road for
merly ran xcross the Fort Halifax
farm but in 1924 Bay street was
built The only part of the old road
left starts at Fort Hill cemetery and
runs down to the Sebasticook where
there was formerly a ford. At the
present time one coming down from
Skowhegan on the east side of the
river follows the Wessarunsett road
The Fort Hill cemetery that Is
perhaps the oldest burying ground
in this vicinity is on a part Of the
Fort Halifax farm. In this cemetery
are many stones more than 100 years
old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Clinton

Mr.. and Mrs. Perley L. Cotton left
Wednesday for Poland Springs to at
tend the annual meeting of the Phar-
maceutical Association. The store
was left in charge OF Gerald Fisher
and Seth V. Stratton.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Besse motored
to Crescent Beach Thursday to make
arrangements for closing the Besse
cottage for the season. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Fred Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austiu BraggNof Wa
terville were calling ID MIR. ami Mrs
w. /. Cain Thursday.
Mrs. John Hubbard was a business
visitor in Fairfield Wednesday,.
Miss Linnie Prescott of Allston.
Mass. is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James McNelly.
Mrs Floyd K. Besse, Mrs. Frank =.
Besse and Mrs. Everett Besse of AL
bion motored to Bangor recently
with Miss Airline Besse who returned
to her studies at the University of
Maine.
MI. and Mrs. Albert Robbins and
son, Winston were called from their
home in Bangor Thursday evening by
the illness of Mrs. Robbins mother,
Mrs. George Furber.
Deputy sheriff and Mrs. Carroll
w. Robinson were at Lake Cobbosse-
contee Wednesday evening where the
deputy sheriffs Of the county were
entertained by high sheriff. Henry
Cummings.
The annual reception for the fresh
man class of the high school will be
given by the upper classes in town
hall Friday evening. The parents of
the pupils and school officials will be
invited guests. The high school or
chestra will furnish music