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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
NEW TEACHERS
APPOINTMENTS
ARE HELD UP
BY Mr.. Anderson of Teachers
Committee of Board of
Education
CHARGES ARE MADE
That City Has Teachers Who
Did Not Go Through Nor
NAL School

Declaring there are teachers in
the schools of this city who have
never been through normal school
and one who has not been through
high schol, Christian Andersen of
the teachers committee, at the ad-
journed meeting CT the Board of
Education last night, refused to act
on the appointment of new teachers
to fill vacant position, or the ap-
pointment of any other teachers for
the schools, until the board is sure
they are fitted for the position. This
was only one of number of mas-
ters coming before the board for
consideration, all business having
been laid over from various other
meetings, which have recently been
held.
Mr.. Anderson's action on the APP
pointment of teachers came with
the recommendation for the appoint
ment of teachers, to fill vacations
sent in by Superintendent S. f Shuli,
who was not present at the meeting.
AS the result of the stand taken by
Mr.. Anderson the appointments were
held up until an investigation can
be made.
A communication from Mrs. Frank
Dorsey, president of the Woman 5
Club, concerning the Thrift plan in
the various schools, received the
consideration of the board. The
general opinion of the members was
that if the teachers of the city in
dictate to the board that they are
willing to take charge of the mat
ter after school hours the board will
be glad to put the system into ef-
feet.
A resolution was received from
the Lions Club, upholding the safe
ty patrol which was established some
time ago in the grammar school.
The members present were of the
opinion that the patrol had not
proven entirely successful, but de-
clared they would give the matter
further consideration.
Joseph Walker. principal of
School No. l, who conducts a sum
mer school, was granted the use of
the grammar school upon condition
that all expenses be met.
Several recommendations, includ
ing a meeting of manual training
teachers in ew Brunswick and the
purchase of a new adding machine
for .he offices in the new high
school, submitted by MI. Shull, were
adopted.
The matter of placing wash basins
in the corridors of the various
schools was referred to the building
committee.
The recommendation of Mr.. Shull
that the night school be continued
during the month OF March was
Hans Crowell, upon motion of
John Is. Sheehy was granted per-
mission to remove the retaining
wall at School No. /. so that work
can begin on the new Masonic home.
and he was also given permission
to place his office en- the school
grounds.
The request of the Greek COM
munity for the use of a school room
was again laid over for further in
veStigation
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
DEFER HEARING
On SHOOTING
Case of Elizabeth Police Of
fiCer is Postponed in
Local Court

The case of Robert Luft, police
officer of Eliza beth, for the shooting
of Anthony Zullo of Port Reading
on New Brunswick avenue in this
city on the morning Of Washington S
birthday was not brought up in the
local court last night as originally
scheduled.
Luft with Detective Sergeant
James Ward and another Elizabeth
resident on leaving the Eagles ball
in the local auditorium, went -or a
taxi to take them home and in argu-
ing over the price of car, the al
tercation started.
In the scuffle which followed three
shots were fired, one entering the
left shoulder of the Port Reading
man. Luft received a blow in the
mouth and Ward also was hit. %Ullo
was tawen to the local hospital
where he remained for several days
ar l the police officer was detained
AT headquarters over night after re-
ceiVing medical attention.
The hearing was not held on the
morning of the shooting and at the
evening session of court It was de-
cided to put off the case until 1asT
night when it was known Z3lIc
would be out Of the hospital. As
sistant Prosecutor John L. Too!an
called Lieutenant Andrew Jensen at
headquarters yesterday and informed
him that the case was put Off for
one week at the order # Recorder
Harold E. PickersgilI.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
FIRE RAzES PRATT ESTATE
MANSION AT RAILWAY

Fire which It is supposed originat-
ed in the vicinity of a large wood
stove, which was in the room oa
Charles Pratt, destroyed the IarRa
mansion on the Pratt estate at the
end OF Maple avenue, on the outs
skirts of Railway, entailing a loss
OF about SIP coo. Mr.. and Afre
J, ". KrasS OF this city. had moved
into the house on Friday, and al
some of their furniture was still urs
packed was easily carried from tbs
burning building by the firemen.
On the second floor of the Louss
wa sstored consi derable furnitur&
belonging to the Pratts. Mr.. Pratt,
in whose room the fire is believed to
have started, only occupied the oAs
room of the house and this he heat
ed by wood stove. Two lines Of
hose carrying water pumped from
the Raritan branch Of the Railway
river furnished the water supply
in fighting the blaze
As the flames first appeared on
the roof it is believed that the fire
started from the chimney A pet
bun dog belonging TO Mr. Pratt was
burned TO death. While the FIRE Vas
discovered Mr. Pratt was at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Get
tings in West Hazelwood avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
hint IMPEACHMENT OF SHERIFF WYCK0FF
Big Delegation Will
Urge N. j. Ship Canal

The passage of Assemblyman
Hoffman's ship canal bill by the as
sembly this week has spurred the
various waterway organizations in
terested in the project to renewed ac-
tivity and a large delegation of in
land waterway and canal enthusiasts
will attend Mondays session of the
senate. Senator Morgan F. Larson,
who will pilot the canal bill through
the upper house, feels certain that
he can muster sufficient votes to
make the bill a law and the mem
bers of the delegation on Monday
will endeavor by their presence at
the state capitol to convince the sem
ators not familiar with the proposed
canal with the magnitude and i'm
portance Of the project.
The successful manner in which
the Hoffman bill went through the
assembly came as a surprise to many
who had expected considerable oppo-
sition because of the reported stand
taken by the railroads against the
canal. This opposition failed to ma
terialize in the lower House and it is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
MANY BEQUEATHS MADE
IN JAMES COLLINS WILL

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
To TALK
To c. 0.P. HERE

Ex-Governor Edward C. Stokes
has been secured as the principal
speaker at the annual dinner of the
Perth Amboy Republican Club which
will be held on Friday night, April
27, according to an announcement
made by the speakers committee.
Tickets have been printed and the
committee in charge is expected to
have report ready for members of
the club at the regular monthly
meeting of the organization which
will be held next Tuesday night in
the clubrooms in the Odd Fellows
building.
1t is possible that President Nor
gan +. Larson will announce his
newly appointed executive committee
at Tuesday nights meeting. He was
empowered to name this committee
at the last meeting. The duty of the
committee will be to revise the pres
ent city committee. making such re-
placements as it deems wise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
MORE TROUBLE
FOR TURKEY
Note From Angora Govern
ment Now in Hands of Al
lied National Chiefs

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 10
(By The Associated Press AL
though Turkeys answer to the pro-
posals submitted to her at Lausan-
ne asks no important notifications
of the political clauses Of the treaty
the Angora government finds difficult
ties in the economic section and in
the paragraphs covering the trou-
blesome capitulations question
The note, now in the hands of the
British French and Italian high
commissioners, insists that Turkish
subjects in the allied boundaries be
accorded the same rights as the all
lies seek for their nationals in Tur-
key.
1t also proposes further discussion
Of those economic clauses upon
which there is as yet no agreement,
suggesting resumption of the con-
versations at Conseantinople, or some
other European city.
The Angora note, which is 115
pages in length, proposes slight
changes in Turkeys boundaries as
outlined in the treaty, it accepts in
full the section covering prisoners OF
war, and with minor changes the
part dealing with communications.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
LARSON s VIEWS
LIKE PERSON s
Both Senators Explain Their
Stand in Favor of Bi-par-
tiSan Highway Board

State Senator Arthur N. Pierson,
of Union county, today released a
statement explaining his stand in
favor of the four-man bipartisan
State Highway Commission which is
similar to the stand taken by Sena-
tor Morgan +. Larson, of this city.
Both senators point out that mas
much as both Houses passed the
bill favoring the appointment by the
government of bipartisan board,
they believe they are committed to
the plan and obligated to carry it
through.
1T is not the Governors plan, it
is our plan" Senator Persons state
ment says, land my position, as well
as the position of the seven other
men of my party who are standing
for the confirmation of the Cover
nor's appointees, is that we are full
filling our part of an agreement,
fairly and deliberately entered into
with the Governor"
Both Senators Pierson and Larson
speak of the single-headed highway
commission as ideal if the commits
stoner is the capable type of man
such as Mr.. Mcdonald, who has been
suggested by United State Senator
Walter e. Edge for the position, but
they point out that they feel them
selves bound by their agreement with
the governor to support the bi-parti-
san board.
If the appointment of a one-man
commission had been suggested be-
fore the bipartisan board agreement
was reached with the governor, Sem
ator Larson points out, he would
have favored the single man board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
20 TRUE BILLS
BY GRAND JURY
Two Pleas Heard After Body
Acts-Take Recess Until
April 2

NEW BRUNSWICK, March TO-
Twenty indictments were handed
down by the grand jury late yester-
day afternoon to Judge j. z. Kirk
patrick and a recess until April 2
was announced.
Pleas of two men held in the coun-
ty Jail were taken at once. Barney
Brown, colored, charged with car
rying concealed weapons, atrocious
assault and assault, pleaded not
guilty and was remanded in default
OF $4,000 bail. Philip Brenner. was
assigned to defend him. Charles
Brent, also colored, pleaded not
guilty to a charge of atrocious as
sault and held in $1,000 bail. Joseph
Edgar was assigned for legal de-
fense.
George Gorgan, charged with al
legged larceny and receiving stolen
goods, was released yesterday as no
bill was found against him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10

not expected to be sufficiently great
to kill the bill in the senate.
The Raritan Terminal & Water
ways Association will have a repre-
sentative delegation present Monday,
including prominent officials and
waterway advocates from this Sec
ton of the state. The Atlantic Deep
er Waterways Association will be
represented as will the New jersey
lntra-Coastal Ship Canal Association,
according to information received by
Senator Larson in letters written him
by the secretaries of the various wa
terway organizations promising him
the support of their members and in
forming him of the intention of the
associations to have delegations at
Trenton Monday.
Eleven votes are necessary in the
senate to pass the bill and as Cover
nor Silzer is understood to be hearth
ly in favor of the canal project, there
IS no doubt but that the bill will be
effective as soon as the necessary
number of votes are mustered in its
favor in the upper house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
WANTS ALLEGED
ROAD GRAF T
INVESTIGATION
Says Road Building Should be
Investigated Along With
Bridge Matters
IN LETTER TO DEvoE
Says Legislature Investiga-
ton Should Include Al
legged 900, 900 Graft

NEW BRUNSWICK, March
10.-An investigation into the
$1,0o0,000 patent paving graft
paid in 1922, as referred to re-
Gently by Governor George S.
Silzer, is urged by George L.
Burton of South River, former
highway commissioner in a COM
munication to Assemblyman
Fred W. DeVoe. This action is
taken in connection with the
probe Of the legislature into the
purchase of the Donnell Lumber
company property in Perth
Amboy and the erection of the
Hackensack bridge. The refer
ence of the former highway COM
missioner to the ''man in the
state house" is taken to mean
the governor.
The letter follows:
Hon. Fred w. DeVoe,
New Brunswick, n. J.
My Dear Fred:
'It is a matter of great disappoint-
ment to read in the newspapers that
the joint resolution recently passed
by the senate provides only for the
probe and investigation of the pur-
chase of the w. J. Donnell Lumber
Company property at Perth Amboy
by the old highway commission and
he erection of bridge over the
Hackensack river.
IF is certainly unfair to the pub-
tic and to the members OF the old
highway commission that the probe
De restricted to these two matters
and not to include the paving con-
tract. You are aware as every one
else is of the fact that a certain
man in the state house has re-
peatedly said that one million yards
of patent pavement was used n
New Jersey in the year 1922 and
hat for each yard 81 graft was paid.
The public is certainly entitled TO
be informed as to whether this
million yards was laid by the state
highway commission or by the Va
rious counties or other subdivisions
of the state. The public also wants
to know who got the million dol
lars.
''As / understand it there is no
position which a man could occupy
which would exempt him or make
him immune from giving testimony.
Every member of the highway
commission and the members of the
boards of freeholders of this state
and the officials Of numerous mu-
inequalities are attacked by the
broad indefinite million dollar state
ment. The bomb of SANDER was
exploded and 1t did not matter who
it hit. I am sure that there is no
created problem that the legisla-
ture of New Jersey can discharge
than to probe to the bottom this
million dollar statement and def
uitely inform the public who got
this money and absolve those who
lid not. There must be some foua-
dation for such statement and f
1t is impossible to account for the
full million possibly half of it
could be traced If it is Impossible
% account for the other half of It.
81 would consider it a great favor
on your part if you will urge such
an amendment to the joint resolu-
don as will include all of these mat
,ers.
yours sincerely,
GEORGE L. BURTON"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
TO PUSH ROAD WORK

As soon as the weather becomes
so that the construction of new
roads may be undertaken, the East
Jersey Construction company an
nounces that it will start the re
building of the one mile stretch Of
the Old Bridge -Matawan road ana
the paving of Corlies avenue. IN
West Grove. Neptune township. Both
of these roads are to be of concrete
construction with a patent paving
top. The Asbury Park road is on
the highway from Lakewood ana
Freehold to points on the New Jcr-
sew coast
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10

Reports about the county builds
ings this morning indicated that thA
freeholders would rot only continue
their investigation without seekina
the assistance of the sheriff. but 81
vas hinted that the county board
was considering Impeachment pros
ceedings against the sheriff because
of his actions and attitude in tinf
case.
Although none " the principah
in the case were willing to SPEAK
for publication today upon what this
next step in this matter would be-
it was plain that it was the rnaIn
topic of discussion and was beins
considered from all angles. The
taxpayers have taken a sudden ins
terest in the case following thu
charges that county cars were be4
ing used for purposes other thdg
those for which they were purcllass
ed. Information received tlaif
morning was TO the effect that II
the charges which have been made
in this case are sustained, impeachs
ment proceedings would be the onIJ
logical course to pursue.
The investigation conducted b5
the freeholders thus far has mere.
ly scratched the surface, it was ins
dicated in interviews secured wits
those close to the case, and tas
prospects Of complete investigz~
ton before the case is dropped wers
| bright.
If it is proven that the car. wheH
wrecked. was rot being used fe<~ss
/ ciai business a demand will be matt
by certain taxpayers that the connts
is repaid for the amount expended
In repairing the car. it was indicated
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
ALL CLUESFA|L
At SPOTSNOOD
Mrs. Clark Tells of Assault by
Man Who Wore Mask
Probe Continues

SPOTSWOOD, March 10.-The
release from the county jail yester-
day of Henry L. Murray. the de-
mented soldier. as the alleged assail-
ant of Mrs. Grace Clark, shifts the
authorities to look for new clues
leading to the discover of the guilty
person. Several suspects quizzed by
the county authorities yesterday,
were eXonerated, due to their va
rious alibis which they have pro-
duced. One or two others are ex-
pected to face Mrs. Clark today or
Monday.
Mrs. Clark is of the opinion that
the man was familiar with the dis
Itrict and knew that she remained at
home by herself All day. sHer hus-
band and daughter rettrn from work
at 6 o'clock in the evening and Sat
urdays shortly after . o'clock.
Convalescing from painful injur-
les in her back and recuperating
from the shock she received two
weeks ago today, Mrs. Clark for the
first time since the incident gave
a detailed account of her frightfui
experiences. to a reporter of the
Evening News, this morning. Mrs.
Clark has been confined to her bed
until ,-aS+ardaN, She desrrf,ed +bo
assai,lt os foljows.
"a .La,+ 10.t5 IN .be ,,,or,;re,
while ironino- dress in the rooT'
down stairS . r,aT onenn6 tba fr0nt
Joo,, ,,,I,iot - ,IsrsII,, locl,od IL
o1terad +bo baIi,Ta-. hea,,fner a brocls
1,losi- a,7 his Face rbe Isl how
ever tipped down, as the man rear
IL IN ana hold i hetween his +eeth
ard = y,aII-ad non 70 bip9 he
Stood in q fghtine. nosition as i
resdI. fo, hoxirc bont He asLed
no - 7 bad sr,= ,,onav and l,aIf
sri,.t+o,ad o1roa5,. -,-,ll,od bacl-
into .he room, where 7 did the nress-
No. +noly a s,,aII ,I,rse which CON
tnined savep+v-fiva cents and handed
II over +o him He Glanced Of H.
tool, tho cbsnga mn ana threw tl,e
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~ 1,n,,a,. po.t oe 10 Lomsa >,
,.r 80 ru, etardi,-c ga tbe china
49,. - a-,-eI,llea sar,a diSI,as
go 80, 80 -. ~ ~, an, slire
~ br.ra,, - l,Ioe1 ~, t,is r,cs frOr,
c,,ts Taceived from tha dishes.
t11eT ,licl-ed mn a small table and
i1n,lad = a. Nm II broke i'm fol5r
,ltaooe NJ 20, Relieve one og
lajIs 81 49, +oh1a ,,,,1st have cu+ him
10 -. 80 80, a+tacl,sd mo md
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
Cdrteret Police Case
HeardbyJuSticeB Bergen

Arguments are being heard by Su-
preme Court Justice James J. Ber-
gen, today at his office in Somer-
vile. in the certiorari proceedings in
stituted in the borough of Carteret
by Henry ]. Harringt n, chief of the
police at that place who is endeavor-
ing to retain his office after being
ousted by the borough council and
John Donovan receiving the appoint
ment.
John E. Toolan, assistant prosecu-
tor representing Mr.. Harrington, ar
Sued Harrington could not be re-
moved as it is a demotation in rank,
While Russell E. Watson, represent
ing Donovan argued that theer was
nothing to stand in the way of re-
moving an officer as long as he OBJ
tanned the same compensation as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10

when holding the higher rank. Mr..
Watson referred to a decision made
by Justice Bergen in this matter in
Hudson county. Justice Bergen did
not seem to be pleased with the ref
erence made by Mr.. Watson to the
Hudson county case.
Mr.. Toolan continued his argu-
ment by declaring that Harrington
was removed without charges being
made or a hearing as required by
law.
Both sides submitted briefs.
Arguments are also being heard
today by Justice Bergen in the writ
of certiorari obtained by Emil Will
helm against the appointment OF
Mary Drake as overseer of the poor.
Mr.. Wilhelm contends that he has
still four years to serve in this Of
fee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
PRISON TERM
FOR BOOTLE.GGER

TRENTON, March 10-John G
Cresland. wealthy fish hatchery pro
prietor ut Miami. Fla. was sentenced
to serve two Years in the Atlanta
Penitentiary by Judge Rellstab IL
the United States district court here
yesterday, having been convicted or
a charge Of conspiracy to violate the
Nolstead Act. 1t IS claimed that Cres-
land smuggled many thousands OF
dollars worth of liquor into the coun-
try from the Bahama Islands The
sentence carries with it a fine OF
$4,000 10 be paid before the defen-
dant is released from jail. 1t is un-
derstood that n appeal viii bs
taken to the United States Circuit
Court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
Tho Record of Land Grant

NEW BRUNSWICK, March lU.-
The New Jersey State Board of Com
merce and Navigation filed at the
county clerks office today a record
of land granted to the George II.
Emory Company. The land grant
comprises all ground followed by
tide along Trusts creek in Carteret
which borders on one side along the
Emory property, running from the
Staten Island Sound to the Carteret
e Sewaren Railroad and the New
Jersey Terminal.
INCOME TAN REPORTS PREPARED
George Silversten, Accountant and Tax
Specialist. 1873 Smith st. Phone 1914.
a23S4-3-6-5ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
"It's Really EconomicaI'

Mrs. Smith writes: I've learned
that Blue Ribbon Butter Is by far
more economical than ordinary but
ter. The old way l used to pay for
the dish in which the hutter was
weighed. But whenever ! buy Blue
Ribbon Butter in the carton l am
assured of q full pound. No one
could induce me to buy anything but
Blue Ribbon" Make it a point 20
get a carton at your dealers today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
WILL REMOVE
RUINS Of FIRE
Owner Will Act Soon to Clear
Ruins of $500, 900 Night
Fire

Samuel Mandel, owner of the
three-story building at the corner of
Jefferson and Maple streets. which
was destroyed by fire early Thurs
day morning, was notified yesterday
to take care of the stock of the
stores. Work on the taking down
the balance of the building will be
started soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
PUBLIC NOTICE

Contrary to reports about this city
and suburbs, no person has been ac-
.cused nor arrested for shoplifting in
our store since prior to Christmas of
last year.
REYNOLDS BROS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-10
HIT BY AUTO,
GIRL INJURED

An unidentified twelve year old
girl is at Perth Amboy City Hos
pital with a slight concussion of the
brain, contusions of thehead and
bruises about the body as the result
of being struck by an automobile in
Amboy avenue near Compton ave-
nue., at 1880 o'clock this morning
Florian Hoffman, a grocer OF In
slee street, went to the police head
uarters after the accident and told
Lieutenant Jensen that while ne
was driving south on Amboy avenue
the girl darted out from in front
of two automobiles parked along
the curb in front of his machine.
After the accident he was not able
TO start his car so the girl was
placed in the car Of Peter johann
sen and taken to the hospital.
Hoffman is being detained at the
headquarters to await the result Il
the girls injuries,
Carpenter Work and Jobbing promptly
attended to. Geo. II. Thompson, 81 Lewis
Street Phone 1409-W.
hi16-6-25-Wed SAT-
Firewood boxes $500 per huUdred.
Munoz' sheridan Street. Phone 46s,
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