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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
STATE LEAGUE TO ACT
ON new LEGISLATION

TRENTON, Jan. reformation
Of a legislative committee of muni-
cipal attorneys to pass Judgment on
legislation affecting municipal inter-
ests, was announced today by Sec
retary Sedley H. Phinney of the New
Jersey State League of Municipali-
ties. The first of a series of weekly
meetings is being held in this city to-
Gay. The purpose of the committee,
Secretary Phinney explains, is to
preserve the home rule principle, op-
pose mandatory legislation, further
exemptions from taxation, and to
promote legislation that would make
state regulation of utility corpora
tions more effective.
The members of the committee, as
announced, follow: Edward B.
Morrey, Paterson; A. L. Melniker,
Bayonne; Charles e. Corbin, Rah-
way; James D. Carton, Asbury Park
Alfred j. Gross, West Orange; Harry
r. Cooper, Belnar; Howard F. Bar
rett, Madison; Charles s. Cooper,
Dover; Reuben H. Reiffen, West
Paterson; Martin p. O'Connor, Ro-
selle; Walter r. Hudson, Tetowa;
Nicholas o. Beery, wellington; Jay
B. Tomlinson, Bortientown; V.
Claude Palmer, Mount Holly; John
S. Westcott, Ventnor City; Clifford
K. Read, Ridgefield Park, and Peter
Hofstra, Prospect Park.
In addition to those named, Mr..
Phinney stated that Jerome r. Con-
gleton of Newark, corporation coun-
sci, has expressed a willingness to
attend as many meetings as his time
permits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
SAY JERSEY JAILS ARE
IN BAD CONDITION
By GEORGE I'll. MANNING
Washington Correspondent of the
Perth Amboy Evening News1

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-Four-
teen jails in New Jersey are unfit
to put a man in and should be con-
demned and put out of commission,
it was declared here today by q.
f. budding president of the Pris-
oners Relief Society.
Mr.. budding asserted that his
society has been for two years in
vestigating iails with view to de-
termining if they are fit to keep
prisoners in. The investigation just
completed shows he declared, that
there are $500 jails in the United
States that should be condemned by
the authorities as unfit to conf1ne
persons in.
In each case local physicians have
assisted in the inspections. he said,
and it is believed boards of health
and county courts will close these
jails before the end of 1928
Insanitary. no heating plant, TO
ventilation. no running water, no
toilets, no bath. not large enough
cost more to repair than to build a
modern jail. are among the COM
plants made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
MAN ON TRIAL CHARGED
WITH NUMBERING Wife

MORRISTOWN, N. J., Jan. a.
The trial of Charles Burbol. charged
with having murdered his wife,
Catherine, whose body, partly cloth
ed, was found in a road near her
home on December 1S. was begun
this morning before Justice Parker.
The morning session was devoted
to the examination of talesmen,
three of whom had been accepted
when court recessed at noon. Prose-
cutor John NJ. Mills, who is conduct
ing the ease against Burbol, declar-
ed that he believed the jury would
be completed today.
The body of Mrs. Burbol contain
ed five bullet wounds. Her clothing
was torn and her body bore evidence
OF a struggle. Vincent Macezeck. the
woman's father, and Louis Macezeck,
her brother, were held by the police
as material witnesses in the case.
Burbol has steadily maintained his
innocence ever since his arrest.
Throughout the morning he watch
ed the proceedings closely and ex-
hibited extreme nervousness at
fiT11ex
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
SCHWARTZ -JAR0FF

The marriage of Miss Edith Jaroff,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob ia
rolf, of Belmar, and Leo Schwartz,
son of Mrs. Joseph Schwartz, of this
city, took place yesterday afternoon
at s o'clock, in the Young Pine Villa
at Lakewood. Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartz
upon their return from their we'd
ding trip to Atlantic City will reside
in Kearny avenue.
Those who witnessed the cere-
niony were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Jarof,
Henry and Abraham Jaroff, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Weinblatt, of Brook
lyn, Mrs. Joseph Schwartz and Miss
Thelma Schwartz, of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
MRS. MALLORY SAILS TO
FRANCE FOR tennis TITLE

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-(By The
Associated Press)-Mrs. Molla Bur-
stedt Mallory, national women's ten
mis- champion, will sail for France on
the Olympic, February 10. in quest
of return match during the winter
season on the Riviera with Mile,
Suzanne Lenglen. her conqueror last
summer at Wimbledon. This an
Eouncement was made today by her
husband, Franklin I. Mallory, New
York broker, who will accompany
her.
Contrary to expectations, however.
the American titleholder will not
make another attempt to capture
the worlds grass court crown at
Wimbledon. Mr.. Mallory declared.
She plans to take part in four tour
naments during February and March
in the resort region and return to
the United States in April.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
TERRA GOTTA HEAD TO
GIVE BUSINESS TO men

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-Gustav Hot
finger, president of the Northwestern
Terra Gotta Company, said to be the
largest concern Of its kind in the
world, today announced a plan to
turn over his entire business, with
asset estimated at more than $4,-
900, 900, to his older employees.
Mr.. Hottinger came to Chicago as
an immigrant from Vienna, Austria.
In 1878 he and two as ciates pooled
$1,000 each and began the manufac-
ture of Terra Gotta. A few months
later increasing business demanded
expansion and the plant capacity
was enlarged, a process that has
been repeated frequently since.
Now, at the end of As years. : r
Hottinger has arranged to step aside
for six employees who started as day
laborers and thirty other executives
shop heads and foremen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
|. A. CLINTON dies

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 22'--
Louis Adelbert Clinton, director OF
expansion work at the New Jersey
Experiment Station,
died last night at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. William Wood, in
Detroit, Mich, relatives were ad-
vised today. He had been i'll of
pIeurisy and pneumonia.
He was born at Grand Rapids,
Mich. in 1858 and was graduated
from the Michigan Agricultural
College. later studying at Cornell
University. He was assistant pro-
fessor OF agriculture at Clemson
College, South Carolina, and later
was connected with the faculty OF
Cornell and the Connecticut Agri-
cultural at Storrs He also held iTn-
portant posts in the United States
Department of Agriculture
He is survived by his widow a1d
three daughters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
BIC EVENTS
FOR K. Of {.
Celebration Started Yesterday
Banquet to be Held To-
morrow Night

State Deputy William H. Leonard
of Elizabeth was in charge of the in
itiation of seventy-five candidates in
the third degree for San Salvador
Council, No. 299, knights of Colum-
bus, held at Washington hall yester-
day afternoon. Grand knight John
y. Burke was in charge at the open
iag and welcomed the large gather
ing of members of the order that in
Guided those of the council and
guests from South Amboy, Elizabeth,
and Carteret.
District Deputy Edward Whalen,
of Elizabeth and District Deputy
James Murray, of this city were
among the distinguished guests pres
ent to witness the ceremonies of con-
fefring the major degree on the
large class of candidates.
The initiatory ceremonies follow
ed the celebration of the Holy Com
munion at st. Mary's church at the
Z o'clock mass in the morning to
which the members attended in a
body and partook of the sacrament.
Monsignor William 2. Cantwell, az
sisted by Rev. John Larkln and Rev.
Francis ]. Medallion were in charge
of the communion. This was the
start of the celebration of the TWEEN
ty-ffth anniversary of the council
which is being held this week.
A banquet at the New Packer
House tomorrow night will also be
in celebration OF the event for which
preparations have been completed by
tho committee in charge of the ar
rangements OF which DR.. John V.
smith is at the head. Governor
George S. Silzer, Judge Peter +.
DAILY, Moneignor William P. Cant
we'll, Rev. Joseph Ryan, of New
Brunswick, state chaplain, a charter
member OF the council, and James
Carney, editor Of the Trenton Times.
will be the speakers. The ban4uer
will start at 8:15 O'clock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
EXPECT TREATY (.
WITH TURKEY
Negotiations in That Direc-
ton Will be Started In
Near Future

LAUSANNE, Jan. 2z.--(By The
Associated Press)-It now seems
likely that negotiations having fer
their object the conclusion of gnil-
eral treaty between the United States
and Turkey will begin here after the
close of the near east peace confsr-
ence.
The American chief spokesaian
Richard Washburn Child. his eei,ow
delegates and the American comaes
cial experts, through their attea6
ance upon the conference sessions
have become SO familiar with she
questions which must inevitab,y he
dealt with in a Turco-American trea
ty, it is said, that much can be
gained by inaugurating the negotia.
tons with the Turks here.
As the United States did NOT de-
clare was on Turkey. she will not
sign the near east treaty now In the
making between the allies and III
Turks
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Watch TiIden,s Form

NEW YORK, Jan. 22:-Court
critics who watched William T. Tild-
en- play yesterday at the Heights
Casino, Brooklyn. today were OF the
opinion that the national tennis
champions form plainly showed i'll
effects from the loss of part of the
middle finger of his right hand, due
to an infection which necessitated an
operation early In the fall.
Tilden, paired with Sam Hardy,
former Davis cup team captain, lost
two informal sets to Watson M.
Washburn, former internationalist,
and Zenzo Shimizu, Japanese star.
While his game suffered to some ex-
tent from lack of practice, observers
said the champions stroking and
attempts at cut shots seemed to
cause him considerable pain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Loan Association Incorporates

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. ga
certificate Of incorporation was filed
today at the county clerks office by
the Automobile Loan Association.
with headquarters at 175 Smith
street, Perth Amboy. Leo Lowen-
kopf is named the statutory agent
The concern is capitalized at $50.00
divided into 500 shares OF 500 each.
They are TO assist in financing auto
mobile transactions. The incorpora-
tors are: Harold Van Syckle. 164
New Brunswick avenue; Peter Van
syclxie, 1855 New Brunswick avenue
and Leo s. Iowenkopf, 175 Smith
street, all of Perth Amboy. Each Of
.he three are to receive fire shares Of
stock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
KEEP CHURCHES OPEN
At NIGHT, HE SAYS

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.=-''If Turk
ish baths are kept open nights, cer-
tainly churches ought to be" said
the Rev. III. r. l.. Sheppard, vicar
Of st. Martin-in-t -the-Felds, London,
who arrived today on the Celtic.
"If anything is stolen, good Chris
tians can make up for it, he added.
The clergyman, who was chaplain
to the late Queen Victoria and who
now is in charge of the famous Lon
don church of which King George
is chief officer, said his own church
was kept open day and night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Largest Sign in Worlfi

Probably the largest sign in the
world. has Just been erected atop
one OF the Colgate factory buildings
in Jersey City, just across the Tud-
son from New York City, to saw
FAB" in big way.
The steel structure of this sign
weighs over 100 tons. is 16s feet
long. and rises rs feet above the roof
Of this eight-story building, which Is
112 feet high. The sign is more
than half ais high as the building it,
self. The letters forming the word
Fab are 56 feet, inches high, the
vertical strokes being IL feet wide
and the horizontal strokes 10 feet, 8
inches wide.
The word Fab can easily be read
with the naked eye from a point
eight miles away. and the sign is vis-
ible at a distance of thirty miles.
The illumination from the lights
on the building, where this enor-
nous sign rests, can be seen 12 miles
aAxs -as'-- \
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
CONCERT TOMORROW
NIGHT BIG EVENT

A musical event of more Than Or
binary importance will take place to-
morrow night, when the second an
nual concert of the Sholem Alechem
school will be held in the high school
auditorium. The concert will pre-
sent the finest ensemble OF musical
artists. Among those appearing on
the program will be the the renown-
ed cellist and composer, Joseph
Cherniavsky. Mr.. Cherniavsky has
appeared in Carnegie hall, in New
York City. The fe nous tenor, B.
Chagi and Madam Bare, violinist
are also on the program. An extra
feature of the evening will be the
appearance of B. Kovner, humorous
reciter. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the society or
at the door,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
READY FOR DANCE

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual dance of the
Martha Washington Club, to be held
in the Holy Trinity auditorium to-
morrow night. Music will be fur
nished by the Royal Serenaders.
Many novelties, including the cake
walk, will be in vogue during the
evening. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the club or at
the. door. There will be a special
meeting of the club in the Com
munity house tonight at a So'clock.
All members are urged to be pres
ent, as many important matters will
be discussed. e--
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
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WILL MOVE TOWN

WASHINGTON, Jan. s2. - The
town of Hibbing, MINI. with pop
ulation OF more than $4,000. will be
moved to enable the Oliver Iron
Mining Company to mine the iron
ore which underlies it, as result OF
the action of the supreme court to-
day in dismissing for want of juris-
diction the appeal of Henry p. Reed
and others.
The mining company owns most
of the land on which the town is To-
Gated and when it proposed that the
people of Hibbing should move
Reed and seventy-two other resi-
dents made an unsuccessful fight
against the proposal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
prnI,a neath of Two

NEWPORT. r. l., Jan. 22.--At a
loss to establish a motive or md
trace of third person in the house,
police authorities here today were
admittedly all at sea in their efforts
10 account for the deaths yesterday
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Fraser Nc
Leish. A fre almost wiped out all
signs of the mystery in the little
lodge, which the victims occupied az
caretakers OF the estate, Harbour
View. Mrs. Paul Fitzsimmons OF
New York, formerly Mrs. Elsie
French Vanderbilt, owner of the es-
tate. came here from New York
with her son, William N. Vanderbilt,
Immediately after she had received
'NQrd .R& ske .tIage<E& -------.-.-..s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Or. GRANT REFUSES TO
SET Time FOR REpLY Y

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The Rev.
Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the
Protestant Episcopal church OF the
Ascension of lower Fifth avenue. de-
clined today to indicate when he
would make formal reply to the nj
timatum of Bishop William T. Man,
ming that DR.. Grant either recant.
pulpit utterances that ''Jesus did rot
have the power of God,'' or resign.
He said his sermon yesterday, in
which he reiterated that Christ was
human while on earth and was not
possessed of miraculous powers,
should not be construed as hie re :
ply to the bishop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
No Welcome in Berlin

BERLIN, Jan. 22 (By The Asso-
ciated Press and Bel
gians find no welcome in Berlin
since the occupation Of the Ruhr dis
trict.
The hotels all display the sign,
Siren = and Belgian citizens not ad-
naitted." and the hotel clerks and
walters refuse to speak French.
French wines have been tossed If
the menus, and cannot ev-n be OBJ
tained in the liquor stores. The dis
plays in the winesh , windows COM
prise California, Spanish and Ger
nasn wines only.
BARRIERS and chemists lave laid
aside all French cosmetics and toilet
preparations. An American woman
who speaks German fluentiy was up
braided by German saleswoman
when she inquired a shop for a
French perfume.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22

The hearing before referee in
bankruptcy, Adrian Lyon today in
the case of Abe Hoffman, was con-
ii .ued until February 2, at Mr.. Ly-
on's office.
The Just Pals Club held their reg
ular meeting at the home of Wllllam
Weiss in Smith street yesterday. The
following new members were Voteo
in at this meeting: Samuel SplvacK'
Milton Schwartz, William Margaret
fen. Max Silverman, Abraham Vein
stein. William Samson and John In
selberg of Woodbridge, At the close
of the business session refreshments
were served. Sol SchleSinger enter
tanned with several vocal solos, ac-
conpanied by Charles Shaur at the
piano and Henry Heksch at the Vlo-
lin. Abe Weinstein gave an exnioi-
ton dance.
Hornet Encampment No. so. III
dependent Order Odd Fellows, nave
arranged for a reception and coll
lation to follow the installation OF
officers tomorrow night at Odd fel,
lows hall, District Deputy Grand
Patriarch j. j. Egger, Jr.. and
staff composed of members OF Co
lunabia. Encampment No 3S, of Eliz-
abeth. will have charge of the IN
stalIation Chris Rasmussen will be
the new chief patriarch to take the
chair at the installation Mrs. An
ma Seiber and a. committee or vlo-
let Rebekah Lodge No 56, Odo
Fellows, will have charge of the
reception and collation.
The Royal Serenaders band or
ganized by Samuel Tonghini who
passed away last week is now under
the direction of Fred OBrien. All
present and future bookings for this
band will be handled by Mr..
O'Brien and his home address Is
20 Madison avenue.
Lieutenant William Calvin re-
ceived a report at headquarters yes
terday that a car bearing a New
York license, had broken the trat-
flc sign at the corner OF Madison
avenue and Market street.
The slowest week end in many
months was celebrated by the To-
cal police on Saturday and yester-
day. Only two arrests were made
by the authorities on these two days
and local drunks were the parties
taken into custody. Frank Crell
was arrested by Officer John Kurpiel
on Saturday night and Joe Ma
jeski was hailed into headquarters
the same night. Crell was dis
charged from custody and Mijeski
is being held at headquarters until
he is over the effects of his ram
page. Majeski was arrested by Of
flcer James Egan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
BITZ--LEAVEY

The wedding of Miss Margaret
Leavey, daughter of Mrs Lulu Lea
vey, of Newark, formerly of this
city. aud Joseph f. Bitz OF Newark,
took place last Wednesday evening
at o'clock In st. Antonius church.
Rev. Sullivan officiated. Miss Paul
inc Leavey. a sister of the bride,
was maid Of honor and her cousin
James Trainor, of Morristown,
acted as best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bitz will reside in Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
TO READJUST RATES
BY GEORGE Fl. MANNING.
Washington Correspondent of tue
Perth Amboy Evening NcwsD

Perth Annoy Evening NSNSI
WASHINGTON, Jan .22-F'reig1t
rates on shipments OF cement from
the Lehigh district of Pennsylvania
to points in New Jersey will un-
dergo radical readjustment as the
result of the decision of the Inter
state Commerce Commission reR-
dered this week which denies of the
application OF the Pennsylvania
railroad TO continue rates to Me-
tuchen and Jersey City lower than
TO intermediate points.
This decision will be of great
benefit to New Brunswick and other
intermediate points, where at pres
ent contractors are shut out from
competition with those of places
more favored by the rates on CO.
ment These conditions were
brought to light some time ago by a
letter received by Representative
Frank Appleby from Fl. J. Rolfe,
president OF the Rolfe Building Ma
terial Company, of New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
POSTPONE HEARING IN
M'ARTHUR CASE

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Hearine
of the writ of habeas corpus sued out
by Alexander Macarthur, artist,
wanted in New Jersey on two
charges of attack, today was post
poned until Thursday by Supreme
Court Justice Giegerich.
Macarthur has just completed a
term of three months in the peni-
tentiary on Blackwell's Island AFTER
conviction of disorderly conduct in
Central Park. He was remanded
to the Tombs, Justice Giegerich re-
fusing to fix bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
WOMAN KILLS FRENCH
EDITOR; WOUNDS SELF

PARIS, Jan. % (By The Asso-
ciated Press) ).-Germaine Berthon
twenty-year- woman anarchist,
entered the offices of the Royalist
newspaper L'Action Francois today
and fred two revolver shots, killing
Marius Plateau. one of the officers
of the paper. She then turned the
weapon on herself, and was taken to
the hospital with wound in the
breast
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
rwo Found Not suiltz

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 2z:-
Louis Farkas, of New Brunswick,
indicted for the possession and sale
of liquor and violation of the prohi-
bition law, was found not guilty by q
jury this morning.
Budish, of Perth Amhoy, was also
found not guilty after the jury de-
liberated for nearly two hours in an
nouncing the verdict.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
LIONS CLUB AT CHURCH

Twenty members OF the Lions
Club attended the service in the
First Presbyterian church last night
when Or. Frederick d. Nieder-
meyer preached a sermon on the
Brotherhood of Man: The members
who attended the servivce declared
that the sermon was a good one and
we'll suited for the occasion. The
club met at the Packer House and
marched to the church in a body
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Miss Olsen Hostess

Miss Marie Olsen entertained at
the home of her sister, Mrs. c.
Woldsen in Madison avenue last
night. The table was decorated in
a most attractive manner. Dancing
was enjoyed throughout the even
ing. A. dinner was served.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Hans Rasmussen, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Hansen, Miss B. Seminer, Mr.. Chris
tensen. Miss Ellen Nelson, L. Chris
tiansen, Johane Nelson. M. So
renson, Miss B. Nelson. Otto Han
son, Miss Lauritsen, G. Anderson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Woldsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22

The steamers due to sail from the
plant of the Mexican Petroleum
Company in Carteret to Mexico, are:
Malnange, Herbert d. Wylie, Frank
lyn X. Lane, Harold Walker.
The steamers due in local waters,
ore: Nordamerika. u. 8. Metal Com
pany az Carteret, from Cuba, with a
cargo of copper ore; Fran. due on
January 25 at the plant of the Bar
her Asphalt Company with cargo
Rs Agghalt Tam SaHth AmaEiGas -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Naval Base Offered

3 WASHINGTON, Jan. 22:--Secre-
tary DENLY told the House Naval
Committee today that he would sup
port a. bill offered by Representative
MacLafferty. Republican, of Califor-
MIA. authorizing the navy to accept
as a gift 5,349 acres of land at Ala
media, Cal, as a site for naval base.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22

NEW YORK, Jan. z2.-Existence
of an illegal trust OF manufacturers
of fused bi-focal eyeglass lenses to-
Cay was alleged by the United States
attorneys Office in a complaint filed
against the Kryptok Company OF
New York and Boston, Bausch and
Lonb Optical Company of Roches-
ter, n. Y. Feneral Optical Company
OF Mt. Vernon, n. y. and American
Optical Company of Southbridge,
sMAEh ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Saws his Wlfe Skipped

Tony Deindiclos of 296 Fayette
street attended performance at a
local showhouse on Saturday night
and when he returned to his home
learned that his wife had taken her
clothes and left for parts unknown.
The matter was reported to the local
police and an investigation is being
carried on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Honor Catherine AlIgamr

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Allgaur, of Kirk
land place, entertained a number
of friends at their home Sunday, in
honor of the twelfth birthday of
their daughter Catherine Games
and muhic were enjoyed Dainty
refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
Ex.President tn Act

SHANGHAI, Jan. % (By The AS
sociated Press)-Sun Yat-Sen. ex-
president Of the Southern Republic,
announced today that he would
leave next Saturday for Canton, his
former capitol. Both foreign and
Chinese interests have been urging
him to go there to restore order.
His adherents took the city from
Peking nationalists last Wednesday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-22
BanIk DOCS Business

DuESSELDORF', Jan. % (By The
Associated Press):-The Dusseldorf
branch OF the Reichsbank, the direc-
Enciosorate OF which refused to continue
or business last week while troops were
on the premises. was reopened this
morning.
The guard in the Reichsbank
branch at Essen was lifted but the
bank failed to reopen.