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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING :
4 IN BAYONNE PROBE

K BAGONNE, Jan. S.--The first
hearing by Supreme Court Commits
sioner Alvoni II. Allen, who was ap-
pointed at the request OF Bayonne
taxpayers by Justice Swaze to inves-
figAte the administration of the city
OF Bayonne, was held here today.
Edward /. Hermann, former
counsel to the public utilities COM
s1atssion, and Eugene Sharkey ap-
peared for the appellant tax payers
while City Attorney A. A. Melniker
and John Milton appeared for the
city.
Mr.. Hermann made his first at
hack on the administration of the
MATER department relative to the let
ting of certain contracts. He sug-
gested that the investigation be con-
fined solely to this department at
this time. Accountants going over
The department books have unearth
td tgross Irregularities he declared.
The specific case cited by Mr.
Herman was the alleged favoritism
Of the city missioners in letting
II contract in February 1920 for two
pipe lines under the Hackensack
river. The contractor. he alleged,
had previous knowledge that certain
portions of the work would be can
,celled after the contract had been let
and was able to bid so low on those
items that his gross bid was low and
he was awarded the contract.
Mr.. Hermann also charged that
the city paid this contractor SS4S,-
s633 more than the contract price for
the work and S3S6.129 in addition
in the way of extras"
At the suggestion of counsel for
the city the hearing was adjourned
subject to the call OF Commissioner
Allen, in order to give counsel time
to study the charges made by Mr..
HERMANN In the meantime Mr..
Allen said he would continue the in
vectigations he already had inaugur-
atAd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Mrs. Low Hostess

Mrs. Vincent Low, OF Johnstone
street. entertained a number of her
friends at her home recently in hon
or of her birthday. Dancing and
games we're enjoyed. Refreshments
were served.
The guests inc1uded: Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Jeanetti, Mr.. and Mrs.
Felix Riecardi. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Paneefi, Mr. and Mrs. John De Fill
lippis, Mr.. ana Mrs. Vincent Low,
Miss Helen Paneoni. Margaret Ioyi,
Louisa Jeanetti, Anna De Fillipis,
Adele Low and Ethel De F'i1lipis;
Messrs. Charles Zalari. Dan Panooni,
Henry Low. Adolph Maffei, Joseph
Zalari. Amadeo Lovi. John zalari,
George Muska. Charles Maffei, Louis
Pellegrini, Bruno Neri, Victor Pam
conf, Frank Jeanetti. Joseph Pe1le-
srini. Buddy and George PelIegrini,
Frank Rieeardi, Alfred Manzeli,
Dante Galgani. Feruccio Pucei. Law
renee schiavi and Leliis Bolgiani.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
MISS LOLA COMPTON
PLEASING HOSTESS

Miss Lola Compton entertained at
her home in Water street Saturday
night. Dancing and music we're en-
joyed. Mrs. Ralph Waterman gave
several violin solos during the eve-
ming.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Kingsley Powell, and Miss Elizabeth
Clark, of Metuchen: Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Haviland, of Railway; Miss
Beatrice Vincent. Of Sewaren; Mr..
and Mrs James Alfred Compton and
Miss Muohinfuss, Of Woodbridge;
William Compton, OF Summit, Miss
Elizabeth Clark, of Metuchen; Mrs.
Ralph Waterman of Denver, Col. !;
Captain and Mrs. Richard Bookius
Howard Hardiman, Carleton Fooks,
Lewis Compton and Nelson Macon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
PERSONALS

Miss Elizabeth Boardman and
Harry Mundy of Carson avenue Wis
tied relatives in Newark over the
weekend.
Fulton Lanning Of Stevens Ifisti-
tute spent the weekend at his home
in Kearny avenue.
Miss Ruth Taylor of st. Peters
Hospital, in New Brunswick, spent
the weekend at Her home in Car
son avenue.
H. M. Spitzer OF High street has
resumed his studies at Princeton
University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Kantor and
sons. Leonard and Hubert, of New
ark, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Kaiitor's parents. Mr.. and Mrs, Ma
than Wilentz, Of Lewis street.
Miss Elsie Miller Of Madison ave-
nue, is confined to her home with
illness
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
SIX ARRESTS MADE HERE
ON VARIOUS CHARGES

Six arrests were made by the local
police over the weekend, two juve-
niles for burglary ana four men on
drunk and disorderly charges. The
Two Juveniles are held for Juvenile
court action and fines were imposed
In the four other cases. Stanley
Wisnowski, no home; Jacob Smell
of South Amhoy. Mike Sy1vaniA of
washington street ana James Lom-
pros Of 446 Mechanic street. Ar
rests we're made by Officers Michaer
Patten, Carl Monroe and James
Nolan, and Wisnowski' and Sylvania
will serve ti1irty-d day sentences in the
county workhouse, due to their in
ability TO pay $40 AMI $40 fines. re-
spectively. Smell was assessed SIS
and Lompros $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
CARMAN FREED IN BIG
SOCIETY GEM ROBBERY

NEW YORK, Jan. S.--Frank Bar
rett Carman. arrested in connection
With the robbery of 100000 worth
of jewels from Mrs. C. Z. Hugo
Schoellkopf OF Buffalo. at a New
Years eve party here, was dis
charged in West Side court today.
Magistrate Francis x. McQuade,
in discharging Carman. acted on a
motion made by Chief Assistant Dis
ttict Attorney Pecora, who explain
ed that the prisoner had agreed TO
tell him all the details of the rob-
berry. Carman, a former actor who
had been Mrs. Schoellkopf's host on
New Years eve in an apartment TN
West 52nd street, had been held
without bail on a short affidavit
charging suspicion of having acted
in concert with others in robbing his
wealthy guest in a suite. below his.
Discharged, Carman left the court
room for the offices of his counsel.
The police. who believe the three
men were involved in the robbery
and that they comprised the same
band who robbed Mrs. Charlotte
King Palmer of 100000 worth of
jewelry in 1920, are sending to the
police of every city in the United
states and Canada photographs and
fingerpIfnts of trio whose pictures
in the rogues' gallery have been iden-
titled by a half dozen persons as
those of the men suspected in the
Schoellkopf case.
The authorities, who have chalked
up the crime to a gang of Broadway
parasites preying on rich women
habtues of cabarets and lobster pail
aces expressed belief that the three
suspects spent nearly six months
planning the Schoellkopf robbery.
making two trips to Buffalo while
keeping her under close watch. 1t
is believed that they lived for q time
near Carman's quarters, finally NOV
ed into the same apartment house,
eventually made his acquaintance
and then obtained an introduction
to their victim.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
OBITUARY
William H. Meinzer

CLIFFORD, Jan. s.~-William H.
Meinzer, an old resident of Clifford
died last night at his home. Mr..
Meinzer was seventy-four years old
and besides his widow is survived
by a daughter and three sons. He
was a member of the Royal Arcan-
UNI, Odd Fellows, Junior Order
American Mechanics and the Sons
and Daughters of Liberty. Arrange
mentst for the funeral are being
completed by the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
widow Had Foreboding
WARNING BY EDUCATORS

TRENTON, Jan. s:--Educators
today are speculating as to what eff
feet the State Board of Education's
meeting Saturday will have on
courses of study, with particular
reference to the enforcement of a
statute for teaching the harmful ef-
fects OF intoxicants and narcotics.
The fact that there exists statute
requiring instruc tion of school chill
dren against the lise Of liquor and
narcotics was quite a surprise TO
some members OF the board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
ST. MARY'S CHOIR
HONOR MRS. HUFF

The choir of st. Mary's church en-
tertained Friday night at the home
Of Mrs. Thomas Christopher, in Cen
ter street, in honor of Mrs. John Huff
whose marriage has just been an
nouneed. James Rhodes, in behalf
of the choir presented Mrs. Huff
with a carving set.
The guests included: Miss Eliza
beth Blume, Miss Louise Senior
Miss Grace Mallet, Miss Alice
Cladek, Miss Ethel Lewis. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Burns, Mr. and Mrs.
William Coughlin, Mr.. and Mrs. John
a. Delaney, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. John Huff and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Christopher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
To Dance Thursday Niaht.

All preliminary arrangements have
been completed for the dance to be
held under the direction of the "Cen-
tury Boys in Junior Hall, Thursday
night. Ernie Krickett's orchestra of
Newark S''l furnish the music for
the dancEsg. Tickets may be pro-
cured from any member of the club
or at the door. The committee i'll
charge have left nothing undone to-
ward making this affair one of the
most successful held so far.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08

HOPELAWN Jan. S.--A fire Cf
unknown origin broke out at .
o'clock last night at the home of
John Kocus, of Charles street, dam
aging the premises to the extent OF
$1,000. The local fire company re-
spohded to the fire alarm and their
quick Intervention saved the house.
The fire is said to have broken
out on the second floor. while Mrs.
Kocus and her four children were
down stairs. Kocus is in poor cir
out to look for position to support
his family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
LITERATURE DEPT.
TO MEET FRIDAY

The first meeting of the Litera-
ture department of the Womans
Club for the year 1922-1s2S will be
held at the homo of the chairman,
Mrs. A. G. Clark, in High street, on
Friday afternoon, January IL. at 3
o'clock. The literature committee
consisting Of Mrs. r. G. Booth, Mrs.
J. l.. Clcvenger. Mrs. Fred j. Cox,
Miss Edith j.. Crowell, Mrs. e. j..
Mccormick. Mrs. Sidney Salith and
Miss Dorothy Van Deusen will assist
in tho presentation of one Of the
latest plays now appearing on
Broadway. This meeting should
prove most interesting as well as
entertaining. All club members and
their friends are cordially invited to
attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Lillian Manton Hosfess

Lillian Manton. of Washington
street, entertained a number Of her
friends at her home, recently in hon.
or Of her fourteenth birthday. Games
and singing and dancing were enjoy
ed throughout the evening. Refresh
lnents were served.
The guests included: Misses Laura
Biller, Ruth Cast, Rose Lipshults,
Rose Chakosky. Addie Gano. Anita
Jackson, Lillian Manton, George
Jackson, Lester Miller, Vernon John
son, William LaForge, Gertrude and
Dorothy Martin, Francis Manton and
Mr.. and Mrs. P. +. Manton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
PLAN MASQUE DANCE

At regular meeting of the Metro
Social Club, held Friday night in the
Western Improvement Association
hall, in Brace avenue. plans were
completed for their annual mas
querade dance to be held in the
Western Improvement hall, Satur-
day night, February 8. c. Mullins
is chairman of the affair, assisted by
Mrs. Carl Mullins. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, Miss Regina Regal and Rob-
ert Smith. Three new members,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Smith and Regina
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
MISSING GIRL FOUND

CARTERT, Jan. s. Elizabeth
Smith. eleven, and her seven-year-
Old sister, Anna, who were missing
for seevral days from their home
here, were located by the Perth AM
boy police Saturday morning and
returned to their parents, according
to the local police. Officer John
Riedy OF the Perth Amboy depart
ment, located the children, who had
slept for night on Cortland street
norch
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Get Ready For Dance

All arrangements have been com.
pleted for the card party and dance
TO be given under the direction Of
the Women's City Democratic Club
in their rooms over the Strand the.
atre. on Monday. January Is. The
usual card games will be in play
and attractive prizes will be award.
ed. For those who do not care to
play cards, dancing will be enjoyed.
Excellent music has been secured
for the occasion. Tickets are out
and may be procured from any
member of the committee or at the
door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Entertain at Cards

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Mullins of New
Brunswick avenue. entertained
members of the Metro Social Club
at cards at their home Saturday
evening. Prizes were awarded to
Mrs. r. Olsen, Miss G.. Madsen, r.
Olsen and Sol Johnson. The cons
ISOLATION prize was awarded to Ar
thur Richter. Refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
G. 0. P. CIVIC CLUB PLANNED

A Republican Civic club will be
organized tonight at O'clock in the
rooms of the Republican Club in
Odd Fellows hall. The club will be
primarily for the forming Of Amer
icanization classes. 1t is expected
that a large number of Republicans
will be present at this meeting and
that the complete organization of
the club will be projected before the
meeting is adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Father of Accused Dies

COsHOCTON, o., Jan. S.---Abra-
ham L. Carman. 90, father of Frank
B. Carman, who is being held by
New York police in connection with
the 100000 Schoellkopf jewel rob-
berry, died suddenly at his home
here today. His death is said to
have Immediately followed reading
an account of his sons arrest, print
ed in local newspaper. Carman
has been an invalid for several years
and it is believed that his weakened
heart failed to Withstand the shock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08

Z The finding of a Dodge roadster
bearing N. J. license 147,S14 with
a rear wheel broken at the corner
of Smith street and Convery place
about o'clock this morning, was re-
ported to headquarters by Officer
Charles Joreeusen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Arrest Carteret Man

CARTERET, Jan. S.--Mike Barta.
Of 21 Ternel street. was arrested
last night on a charge OF disorderiy
conduct made by HIS wife. He will
te arraigned before Recorder Thon
rs i. SlugS tonighs- ----4.~~----4s.-.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
BANKS TO ELECT

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank,
Raritan Trust Company, Perth Am
10Y Trust Company and the City Ma
tfonaI Bank will be held in their re-
spectiva banking houses tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. John Studio, IF
Penn street, announce the engage
ment of their daughter Helen to
Sidney Hall, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
]. Hall, of Sewareh. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
POLICE NEWS

The local police received word
from Asbury Park last night to the
effect that Ford sedan bearing IL
cense N. J. 04126 was stolen from
that place. Lieutenant William Cal
vim received the report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08

The south RIVER Spinning Reerea.
ton Junior basketball team would
ike to arrange games with Junior
cams in this vicinity. Walter
schultz, combtng department, IS
ma nAreY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
FIRES IN THIS CITY
CARTERET, AOPELAWN
tcontinued from page y

the fire as she closed the doors OF
the little shop ready to retire. The
fire company responded and put the
fire out in record time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
Tetters Of Administration

NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. S.--Let-
ters of administration have been
granted to Henry Looser of Fords on
the estate of his mother. Sophie who
died November 26. The personal es-
ate is valued at $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
FRENCH TO OCCUPY ESSEN
THURSDAY, PARIS PLANS
Continued from page ~

Action of the administration in re-
gard to the senate resolution favor
ing withdrawal of the American
troops on the Rhine probably will be
determined in the light of the effect
such withdrawal might have on
later possible opportunities OF recon-
Cling French and British Views on
reparations. 1t has been indicated
in every way by Secretary Hughes
and other administration officials
that the desire of the government
was to maintain an attitude of COM
plete friendliness toward all the al
lies.
If it appears that withdrawal of
Major General Aliens command at
this time would be interpreted in
France as an expression of disap-
prOval of the action of the French
government. 1t seems very unlikely
that the administration will order
return of the force to the United
States.
Communists Appealed TO by Leaders
ESSEN, Germany, Jan (By The
Associated Press)--An appeal 70
workers throughout the world for
united proletarian opposition to the
treaty of Versailles was decided up
on at a meeting here of representa-
tives of the communist party OF
France, England, Germany. Bel-
sium, Italy. Holland and Czechos-
lovakia.
Workers. the danger threatening
you is colossal" the appeal declares
Time presses. To work"
A working committee of eleven
was appointed, including represe n
tatives of France, Germany. Cse-
choslovakia, Belgium and POLAND.
and also three Franco German
committees, comprising railway op-
Grating men. other railway workers
and miners. A number of represent
tatives of these three classes of
workers attended the meeting. Se--
eral addresses were made in which
the threatened occupation of addl-
tional German territory was con-
demned and the principle of the
versailles treaty, as we'll as the
results of its workings, was at
taekeq
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08

Announce Engagement
Mr.. and Mrs Donate F'ifniani of
Johnstone street announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Marie,
to Louis Fattoroei of Fort Reading.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-08
INN KEEPER SLAIN;
WOMAN BEING HELD

FREEPORT, N. Y, Jan. s:--Mrs.
Billie Wells, housekeeper at the
Massapedua Inn. was questioned by
the district attorney today in con-
nection with the shooting of James
s, Petit, superintendent of the re-
sort who was found dying from,
gt1nshot wound in his chest at the
inn early today.
Walters and the chef at the resort
told the police that Mrs. Wells and
Petit had uuarreled late into the
night. The report of shot ended
the quarrel, they said. and they ran
into Pettit's rooms to find him dying
from a wound in the chest.
Police later found Mrs. Wells at
the nearby home of Harry Pearsall.
She admitted having quarreled with
Petit, but told the police that she
had fed when he became abusive
and threatened her. She denied
having shot him.
She told the authorities the quar-
rel had resulted from differences be-
tween her employer and herself con-
cerniug his alleged expenditure of
the inn receipts. She charged that
Petit was $1,000 in arrears in rent.
Pearsall informed the police Mrs.
Wells told him Petit was intoxicated
and asked him to return to the inn
Pearsa11 persuaded her to stay at his
home, he said.
NEW YORK, Jan. S@--James s.
Pettitt proprietor of the Massepe-
qua Inn on the Merrick road near
E'reeport ,Lpng Island, was found
dead on She floor of his bedroom
early today. He had been shot In
the breast with a shotgun. Police
arrested Mrs. Billie Wells. house-
Keeper, and are holding her pending
an inquiry.
Mrs. Wells told the police Pet
tilt had been drinking heavily
since New Years and that he drove
her out of the house shortly before
midnight She was at the home of
Harry Pearsall. a neighbor. when
news OF the finding of Pettitt's body
was given her.
Pettitt. well know trapshooter,
is survived by a wife and one child
who live in Orange. N. ].
Widow Had Foreboding
EAST ORANGE, Jan. S.-Mrs.
Iames Petit, husband of the Dro-
irietor ef the Massapequa Inn on the
7Merricl1 road near Freeport, L. l.,
who was found shot to death in his
rOom at the inn early today. de-
.elared that she had a forebodlng
that. something was going to hap
PEN" to her husband.
Mrs. Petit said that she had been
separated from her husband about
a year and a half and that for the
Hast year, Mr.. Petit had been living
1T the Long Island inn. Petitt's body
will be brought to his former hon1s
here for burial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-04
PAYS
RESPECTS TO HIS
MOTHERS MEMORY
By The Associated Press.)

PLYMOUTH, VT. Aug. Born Of
old fashioned. home loving New Eng
land family. the first thought Of Calvin
Coolidge, after having been elevated
yesterday to the presidency OF the Uni
ted States. was of his mother. now long
dead.
After he had been sworn into office
by his father. in the old cottage home
stead. and as he was starting for
Washington. the new president paid a
visit to the old family cemetery. a
private cemetery such as first used by
New Englanders more than n century
ago. He stopped before a simple mar
ble marker and with bowed head, stood
for a few minutes in front of his
mothers grave. lie was silent and his
features were expressionless. but IL
was obvious he was engaged In deep
est meditation.
Then he turned slowly and entered
the motor car which was TO take him
20 Rutland station. on the first lap OF
his trip TO the capital to assume the
responsibilities of the White House.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-04
Huge Swordfish, Attacked
by Sharks, Captured in the
Channel at Brazos Santiago

ser TO a pile between the Cobolini fish
house and the railroad pier Though
somewhat Scared by the battic with
the sharks the monster was apparently
not seriously injured and is still alive.
After the fish was sccircly tied at
Point Isabel small boat was used in
making the measurements, and while
fishermen were engaged in this the fish
made sudden lungc and drove it's
sword through the inch p.anknE Of
the boat The measurements were fin
ally completed the fish measuring
II l-2 feet from "tip TO tip" and its
sword j. l-2 feet in length. Its
weight is estimated at between 1900
and 1000 pounds. The sword is quite
short for fish Of such large size, the
point having probably been broken off
in some marine battle
Fishermen at Point Isabel. where the
monster Is now being exhibited. state
that i; * the largest swordfsh ever
captured on the south Gulf coast. One
Of this species was captured near the
Louisiana coast several years ago
which measured over iS feet. fishermen
state. but the largest swordfish ever
landed on this section Of the coast ac.
cording u their statements, measured
rs feet
The fish j. now in charge Of Antonio
vaIente. and will probably be kept alive
several days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-04
GOVERNMENTS OF WORLD
SHOW SYMPATHY FOR U.S..
in LOSS OF GREAT LEADER.

The French government today order
ed flags on all government buildings TO
be half mastcd until after the funeral
Of Mr.. Harding.
The Belgian court. by order Of King
Albert. will be IN mourning until Aug
ust 10. out Of respect 10 the memory Of
of Americas late president.
The inter allied high commission to-
day ordered that the flags of the al
lied nations be placed at half mast in
memory of the late president.
The executive department 81 the Mex
lean government has decrccd that the
flag b. flown al half mast on All pub
lie buildings for three days a. M,xi-
eos homage To Mr.. Harding's memory,
and for his friendship to Mexico as
demonstrated by the important step
the late president took To bring about
a resumption Of diplomatic relations
between the two countries
President Porras Of Panama yestcr-
day ordered all flags % be half maStcd
for the next three days in respect to
the late president
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-04

Later in the morning President Cool
idge discussed funeral plans for Mr.
Harding at. length with Postmaster
General New. Assistant Postmaster
General Bartlett. and Colonel Sheriff.
the White House military aide, and
Director Hines Of the veterans bureau.
One suggestion made by the new
president was that Woodrow Wilson
take a prominent part in the rites to
be performed Wednesday in the ro-
tunda Of the capitol over the body of
Mr.. Harding.
As soon A. the funeral ceremonies
are ended. the designations Of all mem
bers Of Harding's cabinet will be hand
ed in as matter Of form. but il in not
expected that President Coolidge will
accept any Of them.
President Coolidge today let IL be
known that the present personnel of
the Harding administration would con-
tinuc indefinitely. and that he could see
no reason for any present change or
the interruption Of any negotiation now
being carried on with foreign govern
ments by Harding's appointees.