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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
woodbridge Flood
Action To Be Taken

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. Alt is
evident a. this time that the town
ship committee will take Immediate
steps to compel tho Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to remedy condi-
tions where their bridge crosses
over Hurd's brook, which on Janu-
ary 1 allowed the water to back up
into Pearl and School streets and
Railway avenue, between Main and
Green streets, doing damage to
property and flooding cellars.
For fifteen or more years the
committee has made attempts to
compel the railroad to bridge
Hurd's brook in order that the
water would not back up at that
point when extra heavy rains or
thaws occur. The present old stone
bridge against which the waters
rush acts as a dam and soon after
a heavy storm, such as that of New
Years Day, the streets and proper
ty in that section of the town be-
come lake.
The railroad depends on two con-
crete pipes under the tracks to carry
off the water, but these fill up with
sand and are not often cleaned and
even when they are, it is said, that
they are not Of sufficient diameter
to carry off the water from the
brook. Following the rain and food
of New Years Day, Pearl street,
which was recently paved, was COW
cred with mud, sand and broken
branches as were also the other
streets in that section.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
CONGRESS TOLD
Of P. D. NEEDS
Work and MelIen Show Need
For More Land and Build
ing Extension
APPLEBY BILL LIKELY
Rush of Business Here May
Lead to $4,000
Improvement
BY GEORGE III. MANNING
Washington Correspondent of the
Perth Anboy Evening News

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The ur-
gent need for purchasing additional
land and remodeling of the Perth
Amboy postoffice building was call
ed to the attention of congress to-
day by Postmaster General Work
and Secretary of the Treasurer Mel
lon. They addressed a joint letter
to House stating that $115,000 IS
urgently needed for this undertake
ing, $4,000 to be spent for addi-
tional land and $4,000 for extern
sion and remodeling of the present
postoffice to relieve the congestion
and meet the requirements of the
rapidly growing postal business
there.
The Work-Mellon letter reviews
the congested situation at 165 ci-
ties where the population doubled
and tripled since the federal build
ing was built or enlarged. 1t gives
estimates of cost of new buildings Or
new sites extensions and remodelIng
necessary at 140 of these cities and
stated that the survey has not been
completed for the other twenty-five
cities. The cities mentioned in New
Jersey besides Perth Amboy are
Camden, Paterson, Atlantic City,
Trenton and Newark For Paterson
appropriation of $350000 is aked for
extension and remodeling, Atlantic
City S175,000 for additional land
and SS50,000 for extension and re-
modelling: Camden, 100000 for ad-
ditional land and $355,0OO for ex-
tension and remodeling.
Full reports will be made for New
ark and Trenton later it is said. In
view of the recommendation of Sec
retary Mellon and Postmaster Cen
eral Work, it is likely Congressman
T. Frank App1eby will at once IN
troduce bill in the House to pro-
vide this $115,000 appropriation for
Perth Amboy and urge it's passage
as a part of the omnibus buildings
bill which it is expected will be
passed at this session of congress.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
CITY HOSPITAL!
GIVEN $1,000
Increase of $1,000 Granted
by FreehoIders- Local Men
Speak at Meeting

NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 4.-The
Board of Freeholders, after hearing
Sidney Riddlestorffer, George j. Ha-
ney and Adolph Greenbaum, all OF
Perth Amboy, make pleas for an in
creased appropriation to the Perth
Amboy City Hospital, decided to al
low that institution $11, 600 in 1928
instead of $4,000 originally agreed
upon. The members of the board of
governors of the Perth Amboy Hos
pital made request for $4,000,
but the freeholders could not see mt
to grant such an increase.
The Perth Amboy City Hospital
last year received from the county
$8,500. In making up the 1928 bud
get the freeholders increased this
amount $1,000 making it $4,000. The
additional increase of 81, 500 author
lied last night gives that institution
$4,000 more this year from the coun-
ty than last.
The three members of the board of
governors of the hospital, in address,
ing the board, stressed the fact that
the hospital cannot meet expenses
without increased appropriations an
nually owing to the extensions made
necessary by an increased number OF
patients and nurses.
After hearing the urgent plea Of
the men representing the hospital
the freeholders decided to refer the
matter to County Solicitor Richard
son to determine whether the law
would permit of the increase asked
being made. During an adjournment
this matter was taken up and a
decision reached, announcement be-
ing made that $1,000 had been
decided upon as the Perth An1boy
City Hospitals 1923 appropriation.
Handicapped For Funds
The Amboy institution is now
handicapped for funds, the free
holders were told, extensions, re-
pairs and improvements being es-
sential to meet the demands made
upon the hospital. The nursing
staff at the Perth Amboy hospital
has been increased in numbers, SO
there might be an adequate number
to care for the patients and in order
to accommodate these nurses a large
addition to the nurses home was
built late last year.
The freeholders were told that
the Board of Governors of the hos
pital is endeavoring to make exten-
sions and improvements yearly IN
order that those going to the hos
pital might have the benefit of the
most modern equipment
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04

SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 4.-Com-
missioner of Motor Vehicles William
L. Dill was present at the hearing
last night in this city. at which the
case of J. It. Col1amber of Stapleton,
Staten Island, was scheduled to be
taken up. This was the first time
that the commissioner has occupied
the bench in place of the regular
appointed police judge in a munich
pality. Mr.. Dill was accompanied by
Assistant Attorney General Joseph
Lanigan, who directed the proceed
ings. Due to the illness of Mr.. Col
,amber the case was postponed un-
til Wednesday, January II. Three
members of the city police depart
ment and Judge Reuben Forgotson
were served with subpoenas, upon
the advice of the assistant district
attorney, to appear at the next hear
ing.
According to the facts brought
out so far in the case. it seems that
Collamber was arrested on Sunday
December 10, by State Trooper
James Kelly, who swore out a COM
plant before Recorder Forgotson,
charging Collamber with being in
toxicated while driving his automo-
bile. When Kelly appeared before
the recorder with his prisoner, it is
said, that formal complaint was
not sworn out, as the recorder did
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
Dill Sits as Judge
i'm So. AmbOy Case;
New Hearing Jan Ia

not have the necessary blanks, but
that he did have a form OF bail
bond under whcih Kelly was placed
under $500 bail.
At the hearing last night, John
A. Coan of South Amboy, attorney
for the defendant, informed the
commissioner that Collamber is i'll
at his home with pneumonia and
could not be present at the hearing.
He requested that the commissioner
adjourn the case and, the case was
then set down for January II. Mr..
Coan informed the commissioner
that his client entered the plea OF
not guilty to the charge.
Considerable question was raised
as to why Commissioner Dill should
take so much interest in this case
and come to this city to preside at
the hearing. Last night he declared
that, as the charge is a serious one,
and as Recorder Forgotson is a wit
ness and as the trooper who arrested
Collamber had no witnesses, he de-
cided to come to South Amboy and
try the case himself.
Besides Recorder F'orgotson, the
others for whom subpcenas were is
sued were: Sergeant Patrick Ryan,
Sergeant David Quinlau and PATROL
man Anton Maleszewski, all of the
local police department. The hear
ing last night consumed ten minutes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04

wv BRUNSWICK, Jan. a.
1923 county budget was adopt
y the Board of Freeholders last
following a public hearing at
|n all of those desiring increased
opriations were given an OPP
1nity to address the board. The
tive appropriations were in
led by $3.50 as the result of
ions of $4,000 being made for
uito determination, $1,500 TO
Perth Amboy City Hospital ap-
-iation and $1,250 for farm
)bnstration, home economics and
Boys and Girls Club. Advices
b Trenton informed the free
| |ers that the motor vehicle ap-
priation for Middlesex county
lid be $22,750 more than was
finally anticipated.
he 1928 appropriations total ST.
.798.74, an increase of $121,266.-
over 1922. The amount to be
led by taxes, however, in 1928 is
! $64,751.05 in excess of last
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
BALDWIN HEAD
Of WATER BOARD
Move Made to Sell Water to
South Amboy and
SayrevilIe

G. G.. Baldwin was unanimously
elected president of the water board
at it's first 1928 meeting in City Hall
last night and Frank Stas was re-
elected vice president of the board.
Mr.. Baldwin succeeds Charles Land
back as president of the commits
sion.
The new president, nominated by
Fred Hansen and the nomination
seconded by John w. Kelly, told
the members of the board after a
vote had been taken he hoped to do
as we'll as his predecessor. Mr.. Stas
was nominated by Mr.. Hansen and
this nomination likewise was Sec
onded by Mr.. Kelly.
Superintendent Samuel Mason
was given power to proceed with
r.sgotiations I. for furnishing water to
South Amboy and Sayreville. The
superintendent will meet with
Sayreville representatives some time
tomorrow.
After short discussion in regard
to the request of engineers at the
reservoir receiving $120 month
for a raise in pay, Commissioner
Stas made a. motion that the salary
be increased to $3.50 and this mo-
tion was seconded by Thomas
Layden, Jr., the new member of the
board,
The superintendent placed before
the board the necessity of making
pips changes on almost every street
as a result of the railroad elimina-
ton plan, and for this work and the
annual street main extension work
he made known that a request would
have to be made to the aldermen for
funds. The aldermen are asked for
funds for street extentlon work twice
annually-January and July. The
commissioners decided to take up
these matters at their next meeting
The report of the treasurer for De-
cember showed receipts of $42.-
1862, and disbursements of $685.
613.33. Bills in the Payroll totaled
S5,370.71, and a warrant was or
dered drawn for payment. The sup
erintendent was given power to in
yestigate the case of Michael Clausen
of Amboy avenue, who claims to
have received an unusual bill for the
use OF city water.
Former Comptroller Olaf J. Nor
genson was befor3 the board and
told the members provision would
have to be made to renew bonds fol
$4,000. These renewals are made
IL March and October. He also told
the members that the report of the
years business of the water board
would be given to the commissioners
at a later date.
President Baldwin will have the
complete list of standing committees
at the next meeting. Commissioner
Baldwin, Stas, Hansen, Kelly and
Layden, Superintendent Mason and
Secretary William Cornelison were
present at last nights session,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
RUDOLPH SCHUCK MADE
HEAD OF PARK BOARD

The board of excise commissioners
organized for the year last night,
Rudolph Schuck being unanimously
elected president to succeed Thomas
Lucas. City Clerk Philip P. Costel-
10 was named secretary of the board
and it was decided to meet on the
first Tuesday night of each month in
city hall.
The following standing commit
tees were named by the president:
Ordinances, James j. Flynn, Russell
Smith, Thomas Lucas; investigat-
ing, Charles Dorian. Lucas, Flynn:
Judiciary Lucas, Smith, Dorian;
rues, Dorian, Lucas, Smith; print
ipE, Flynn, Smith, Lucas.
@Iicenses for eleven : pool tables
Were granted by the board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
e r. r. CROSSING ACTION
URGE LARGER POST OFFICE HERR
HOrnSby Claims That
He Alone is Collector:
Mullen Needs a Bond

Although James A. Mullen, the
newly appointed Democratic collec-
tor of revenue, was sworn in yester
day morning and Immediately went
ID his new assignment which is still
being managed by Joseph T..
Hornsby, the collector named by
the Republicans more than a year
ago, Mr.. Mullen is not as yet per-
forming the duties of his new office.
The fight for the collectorship
promises to be interesting. but un-
Ill the necessary bond has been Sc
cured by the newly-appointed COL
lector and this bond has been ap-
proved by the aldermen, Collector
Hornsby this afternoon declared he
continued in charge of the office to
which he was appointed. The Re-
publican incumbent maintains his
term does not expire until January
| of next year, and that he cannot
be removed prior TO that time.
Until Mullen's bond has been ap-
proved by the aldermen the pres
ent collector contends. the new ap-
pointee has no right in the office
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and according to Hornsby Mullen
will not spend his time in that Of
flee until such time as he sees fit
to admit him. Collector Hornsby
said this afternoon his actions IL
this case will be guided by advice
of counsel and authority. Until the
necessary bond has been secured by
Mullen, and approved by the alder
men, Republicans point out, Null
lens signature would not be recoG-
nized by the banks as city collector.
City Clerk Philip Costello had his
first meeting last night, that of the
excise board, of which he is secre-
tary. Former City Clerk Graham
will continue in office for few days
to acquaint the new official with his
duties. Edward J. Dalton has been
sworn in as comptroller, and he was
becoming acquainted with his duties
this morning. Frank Dorsey has
qualified as city treasurer and also
was in his office at the city hall
City Electrician Jay b. FRANKIE and
City Marshal Daniel J. Dwyer have
both been sworn in.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
j. 8. MAY ACT
IN PREPARATIONS
Lodge Confers With Harding
and Harvey-Meet Again
In Paris
FRENCH ULTIMATUM
Up to British to Say Yes or No
to French ReparationS
Plan

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Assur-
ances of immediate consideration for
the resolution of Senator Robinson,
Democrat, Arkansas, proposing Am
erican representation of the repara-
tions commission, were given by ad-
ministration senate leaders today af-
ter Chairman Lodge of the foreign
relations committee had conferred
with President Harding and A1nbas-
sador Harvey at the White House.
Senator Lodge did not express any
definite opinion regarding the advisa-
bility of adopting the resolution but
neither he nor any other administra-
ton leader evinced any hostility to-
ward it. Immediately after his visit
to the White House he called spe-
cial meeting of the foreign relations
committee for tomorrow to consider
the proposal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
IN WAR
LuOSQU|T0ES
id in Getting Larger
ktion From County
Freeholders
NEW BRUNSWICK Jan. 4.--The
K of exterminating mosquitoes

X OF eXtermlnatlng mosquitoes
continue in Middlesex county
during 1928 in as efficient a manner
az in the past. The $4,000 necessary
to rid the county of the remaining
salt marshes in which mosquitoes
breed will be appropriated by the
freehoIders, this decision having
been reached by the board of free
holders here last night at the pub
lie hearing on the budget after the
spokesinen of a large delegation hao
explained the need of the continue
ton of mosquito determination.
The men and women, acting as
spokesmen for the mosquito exter-
rnination delegation of about fifty
persons, presented their arguments
lin favor of the work being cont1n-
5ued in such a manner as to win over
= their cause Freeholder Louis j..
elloff, who was the main objector
the same amount being appro-
hated in 1928 for mosquito exter-
inatpn Is in 1922 when the tenta-
We Budget was made by the free"
Nc1ds9s.
AfNr hearing the various speak
ers Last night, however, Freeholder
Belloff announced that he had been
won over to the cause of mosquito
determination by the forceful argu-
n1ents which had convinced them or
the necessity of the work being con-
tinued. 1t was Dr. Belloff VINO
made the motion that the appso-
priation for mosquito extern1ina ion
Be increased from $4,000 to s1o,-
900. His motion was unanimously
adopted, and the delegation VINO
had braved a driving snow storm
Ito attend the hearing and plead
fthefr case, returned to their homes
in different parts OF the county sdt-
isf3ed with the nights work.
The appeals of Mrs. Ernest Ill.
4Bovnton of woodbridge, a member
Of the County MOSQUITO Extermina-
ton Commission and also a member
OF the mosquito determination com
,dittae of the New Jersey State Fed
ASrafio1S of Woman's Clubs, and Mrs.
charlesE n. Prickett Of Metuchen, s .s =
same federation of woman's clubs
were particularly forceful. A letter
(Continued on page two>
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MOSQUITO BOARD GETS
! $4,000; HOSPITAL
! IS GIVEN INCREASE

years figure. The amount raised
by taxation last year was $1,175,-
472.69 as compared to $1,240, ,223.74
which must be raised this year.
A delegation from the State Agri-
cultural College at New Brunswick
appeared before the board and ask
ed for an increase of $1,250 for
AGRICULTURAL extension work, COM
prising three subjects, farm dem
C.lstration, home economics and
Boys and Girls Club. The delega-
ton informed the board that a mis-
take had been made in arriving a.
the amount needed to carry on this
work in 1928. Freeholder Orpen
told the board that David Perrine,
a former president OF the county
agricultural organization, had in
formed him that the organization
did not desire any increase. The
delegation present insisted that the
association needed the additional
S1,25O and the appropriation was
increased from $500 to $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
BERGDOLL MUST REMAIN
IN LEAvENWORTH PRISON

KANSAS CITY. Kan Jan 4.-Er-
win Rudolph Bergdoll. draft evader,
must remain in the military prison
at Leavenworth, Kan, where he is
serving a four-year sentence, Judge
John C. Pollock of the Kansas fed
eral court ruled today. Judge Pol
lock sustained motion of the gov
ernment to dismiss petition for a
writ of habeas corpus brought in
Bergdolrs behalf.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
URGES TUNNEL
To T0TTENV|LLE
Van BuSkirk Tells of Port De-
veIopment Need Before
Lions Club

Advocating a. tunnel from this
city to Tottenville as a great bene-
fit to this city and also another tun-
mel under the Kill Won Kull from
Bayonne to Staten Island, De Witt
Van Buskirk, of the Port of New
York Authority, today addressing
the Lions Club at the weekly lunch
con here stated that tn etime is OPP
perfume for Middlesex county and
this city TO get busy on the matter,
and secure the cooperation OF the
state through its highway board or
otherwise, in producing the tunnel.
Mr.. Van Buskirk's address, in
part. follows:
The early history CT Perth AM
boy and it's very advantageous loca-
tion, with reference to the channels
existing and to ) developed in the
port OF New York, make it an inn
portant and an outstanding location
In the scheme of port development.
1t IS community which has great
natural advantages and there are
outstanding needs. Among its ad-
vsntages are: the ease of access by
deep water communications to the
ocean: it's proximity to the outlet
of the proposed New Jersey ship
canal; its access to New York har-
Dor, thoroughly protected from
ocean storms by way OF Staten Island
sound: its excellent railroad facili-
ties and many others that might be
named.
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START THE NEW YFAR RIGHT
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SNOW CAUSES LITTLE
DELAY IN TRAF

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan.
There was little hindrance in tran
since the snow invaded this feH
tory last night. Buses and ST n
railways We're reported runnin9X
almost scheduled time. With
hrst sign of snow last night Il
State Highway Commission. Rna'
Of Feeeholders and Public Servi
Railway Immediately put into one
alton snow shoveling machine,
thus Keeping the roads in a conl
ton clear to general traffic.
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TO COMPEL ACTION
BY CITY IN W0f
TO END CROSS

Thomas Brown, counsel for the
Public Utility Commission, has been
authorized by the commission to
make application for a writ of man
damus against the City of Perth
Amboy and is now preparing petit
ton and proofs to this end. Under
this writ the city will have to show
cause why it does not proceed with
its part Of the elimination of the
grade crossing work and in any
event will have to obey the order OF
the commission.
When former Senator Brown was
asked today how the city could
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SELF CONFESSED NEGRO
SLAYER PUT ON TRIAL

NEWARK, Jan. 4-William Bat
ties, the nineteen year old negro self
confessed slayer of Mrs. Charles F.
Bribham in her home in Orange last
Wednesday, was placed on trial for
murder here today before Judge
Frederick G.. Stickel in the county
court of common pleas.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-04
new YORK BATTLING
WITH HEAVY SNOW

NEW YORK. Jan. 4--Using every
available mechanical device and
with more than a thousand men,
recruited during the night, working
at record pace New York early to-
day was emerging from the snow
storm which gripped the city last
night. Snow fell heavily from dusk
to about midnight but thinned ont
as day approached, permitting work
men to clear the sidewalks and
streets in the business districts of
Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Police reported one death due TO
the storm-that of six year old
boy who was run down when the
driver of an automobile, blinded by
the snow failed to see him.
Weed Chains FORD Sizes We have
PLENTY. s'Buy it at Dorsey Motors, Inc. 4
c0703--1-4-1te
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Furnish AirpIane for RsdttzI,

ANtN, Jan. 4 (by The As 0ri
ed PreS5l: An airplane was M,
at the disposition Of the British 4
esatiop to the reparations cn,s
ence today by the French air 81
lstry. The machine was asxis}
after Prime Minister Bonar
had made q. request to that a&
m order TO send q most FIN
courier to London.