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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
RAILWAY
IN BUS KICK
Alderman Mcclure Says Off,
CialS of That City Caused
Poor Service
STATEMENT Is ISSUED
No Change in Trolley Strike
CompaFy's Plan Ready by
Monday or Tuesday
STATEMENT IS ISSUED

The mayor and city commission of
Ranway are responsible for the poor
BUS service N operation between that
city and Perth Amboy, according to
Robert A. Mcguire, chairman of the
bus committee tonight in answering
the complaint made to the Evening
News by c. w. Cameron, Jr., of Rah-
way that the service between the two
cities is deplorable.
According to Alderman MCGUIRE.
before the buses were put in oper-
alton he held a telephone CONVEX
sation with the mayor of Railway
and requested him to take some ac-
tion to maintain good service. The
mayor failed to take any notice of
Mr.. McGuire's request and did not
cooperate with the local bus COM
mittee in endeaYoring to maintain
good bus service between these two
cities.
The night before the trolley men
went on strike the bus committee
asked the officials of Railway If they
had any buses they could put in 0p-
Grafton and they declared they had
none. Mr.. Mcclure then informed
the commission that this city would
place eight buses in operation. After
the buses began service between this
city and Railway the officials of Rah-
way instead of allowing the buses
to terminal there and run under a
headway of fifteen minutes, sent
them on to Westfield, Garwood and
Clark township, thus making it i'm
possible for the buses TO make the
run in the scheduled time arrang-
ed by the local bus committee, Mr..
Mcclure says.
The buses not in service between
| Railway and this city are taken
from the Carteret line and are run
as a favor to the city without per-
mits and thus the city has no con-
troll of their operation. 1t is i'm
possible for the city to grant permits
| for If the trolley cars start operation
at minutes notice the buses muse
cease running at once and return
to their proper lines.
The local bus committee endeav-
ored to terminal the Perth Amboy
buses in Railway SO that they would
have ample time to make the sched-
ule as arranged and in order to do
this requested the city of Railway
TO run Snullle line DetWeeu the
Perth Amboy terminal and the Rah-
way station. This the city did not
do but instead forced the buses to
run ten or twelve miles beyond that
city to Westfeld and Garwood.
Mr.. Mcclure declares that the rea-
son smaller buses have been oper-
ated over the line at times is be-
cause the larger cars broke down
and while repairs ywere being made
the smaller vehicles have to be op-
Grated In view of the fact that the
buses must cease operation the min
ute the strike is over, Mr.. Mcguire
said, it would be impossible to ex-
peet any bus owner to spend large
sums for new buses for a line that
they are only running over as ia
vor to the public.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
FRANCE WILL
REMAIN FIRM
Premier Poincare's Reply to
Latest British Note Will
Reaffirm Position
I'm PREPARATIONS ISSUE
Will Reject British Proposals
in Every Way, Paris Ad-
vices Today Indicate
N PREPARATIONS ISSUE

PARIS, Aug. 16 (By The Asso-
ciated Press)-Premier Poincare's
reply to the latest British note will
stoutly reaffirm the French position
on the reparation issue, it was forf-
cast today. 1t will reject the Brit
ish proposals for submission of the
legality of the occupation of the
Ruhr to the permanent court of in
ternational justice and for an inter-
national justice and for an interna-
tional commission of experts to re-
estimate the paying capacity of Ger
many.
The reply which probably will be
ready bv the end of this week, will
be communicated to the Belgian
government before being handed to
Downing street.
Inc French government, he will
say has ample proof that Ger
many's default is as willful as her
debasement of her own money. He
will quote alleged official utterances
of German ministers to the effect
that only after Germany has rid
herself of her reparation obligations
can she re-establish her money.
Great Britain, on the contrary, be-
lieves apparently in Germany's good
will, and these two viewpoints, in
the premiers opinion, are irrecon-
cilable.
The French government still in
ssts that what is necessary in Ger
many is a change of heart, and that
the people as well as the officials
must be made to understand that
the reparations shall be paid. Poin-
care in his note will hold that until
this has been accomplished, any
other negotiations, including esti-
mates of Germany's capacity for pay
ment. will not only be useless but
will be taken in Germany as en-
couragement to resistance.
The premier will dwell on the
French contention that Germany
counts on British support and that
she will paw nothing so long as she
feels that the British government is
in a frame of mind favoring media
tion. AS to her capacity for pay
ment the reply will declare that Ger
many has for the moment purposely
exhausted her means of paying in
cash.
NJ. Poincare will admit the nee
essity of a moratorium for Germany
because of the situation he says she
has voluntarily created, but he will
argue that there is no reason to con-
slider reductions of her obligations
before she has shown willingness
to pay, and that simply because
the German manufacturing interests
have been allowed to leave payments
for their exports on deposit abroad
and have been permitted to eyade
taxation, the Allies are in no way
called upon to modify their just
reparation demands.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
KILLED ON R. R.
At METUCHEN
Harry Fishers Body Found
Along Railroad Tracks
Body Was Badly Mangled

METUCHEN, Aug. 16.-Harry
Fisher, 45.years old, of Henry street,
was killed along the tracks of the
Pennsylvania railroad just before
dusk last night and brought in to the
local freight station by a crew that
found the partly mangled body ly-
ing along the tracks.
Fishers body was still warm when
it arrived at the freight station, indi-
eating that he had only been dead
a short time. His right foot was
mashed and the left side of his face
and shoulder was torn completely
off. He was identified by his wife
who described the clothing that he
wore upon leaving his home just
after supper when he took a wheel
barrow along the tracks to pick some
coal.
1t is supposed that Fisher was
either struck as he was about to
pass the Grove street crossing or
was hit by a fast train while he was
picking the coal. Coroner Hillpot
was called and after viewing the
body gave permission to have it re-
moved to a morgue. Fisher is sur
viyed by his wife.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
GREAT DAMAGE IN F0RDS PLANT BLAZE;
F|REMEN FROM five PLACES AID FIGHT
GET GOOD ROAD MAP
FREE AT NEWS OFFICE

Today the Evening News begins
the distribution of road map show
in the state highways of New Jer-
sey, which will prove of great use
to the motorist. The map shows the
New Jersey State Highway routes
under construction, with detours and
other information. They are being
distributed under the auspices of the
State Highway Commission, through
Abraham Jelin of New Brunswick, a
member of the commission.
State highways on the map are
shown by heavy brown, yellow, red
and blue lines. Routes under con-
struction are shown by brown. yell
low, red and blue dotted lines. while
detour routes are shown by a fine
red line.
The color blue compares with
color on the polls found along the
route and designates that the route
runs north an dsouth.
The red compares with the mark
ings on the roads and indicates that
the road lies east and west.
Yellow also compares with the
road markings and indicates that
the road takes a diagonal course
southeast or northwest.
with road markings indicates that
the road takes a diagonal course
northeast or southwest.
The map is printed on heavy paper
and can be readily folded and placed
in the pocket. On the back of the
map is found table explaining the
conditions of each route and giving
many other interesting details to
the motorist.
According to a note printed on
the back of the map, the informa-
ton is compiled for the convenience
of the travelling public on state high
ways only. Directions are given to
more conveniently avoid those sec
tions of routes that are now under
construction.
The maps will be given to all
adults who call for them, as long as
the supply lasts. The maps may be
obtained from the business office OF
the Evening News.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
New Industrial Plant
Will Be Located Here

Perth Amboy is to have a new
industry.
Through the efforts of Captain r.
G. Bockius, real estate broker with
the assistance of the Industrial AS
sociation. this city has been selected
an the site for one of the plants of
a new industry for the manufacture
of new fuel. The concern in back
of the proposition is the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company, and
similar plants will be built in diff
ferent sections of the United States,
Canada and Europe.
The product for which patents
have recently been granted has pass
ed the most severe tests and it is
declared will revolutionize the fuel
industry. The company will manu-
facture a domestic size of anthra-
cite coke, which in reality is a sub
stitute for domestic coal providing
a higher degree of heat and a
cheaper fuel. The process of man.
ufacture is absolutely new and Is the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

outgrowth of several years of exper-
imenting by one of the largest an
thravite coal companies in this
country. The product has been test
ed and approved of by the best tech
nical fuel men in thi scountry.
The deal for the sale of the prop
erty was closed by Captain Bockius
on Tuesday. This property is
known as the Sayre & Fisher prop
erty, and is located on the Raritan
river, adjoining the plant of the
National F'ireproofing Company.
The site consists of fifteen acres.
Ground will be broken for the erec-
ton of the building during the COM
ing week. 1t is expected that the
plant will be in full operation by
November L. The firm will employ
about 200 men to begin with and
will add to this number as the plant
increases it's production.
Captain Bockius is being congrat-
ulated for bringing this industry to
Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
President Encouraged

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-Presi-
dent Coolidge was said by callers at
the executive offices today to be
greatly encouraged by the success
which has attended the preliminary
efforts of the coal commission to
prevent an anthracite strike.
Senator Weller, Republican, of
Maryland, one of the visitors, said
he found the chief executive more
confident than ever that there would
be no stoppage of anthracite pro-
duction.
1.-THE President appears determin-
ed that there shall be no strike call
ed" the senator said, and failing
to prevent that. ne seems TO be deter
mined that a strike will be stopped" +"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
REPORT SECURITIES MISSING

DAYTON. o., Aug. 16:-Discovery
this morning that valuable securities
were missing from the vaults of the
American Bank and Trust Company
has brought estimates of Cashier
Fred w. Hecht's alleged defalcations
up to S321,O00 Hecht is held in the
county Jail in default of $4,000 bond.
He refuses to discuss his alleged
speculations. Efforts are being made
to raise bond to obtain his release.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Strike situation In Berlin

BERLIN, Aug. 16: (By The AS
sociated Press) strike situation
in the provinces has somewhat i'm
proved and it is believed that the
general strike of the Communists is
on the verge of collapse. Order has
been restored at Teitz, the Prussian
industrial center, where the Com
munists attempted to get possession
of the factories.
The strike in the central German
Ignite district has been settled and
work resumed, but the ports Of Ham
burg and Stettin are at standstill
because of the idleness of the dock
workers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
BROKER is SENTENCED

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-Ern-
est A. Knoblauch, junior member of
the bankrupt brokerage firm of Bor-
den g. Noblauch, of this city, was to-
day sentenced to two years in the
county prison when he entered a
plea of nolle contendere to a charge
of passing worthless check for
s45O,000. The check was made out
to Kean, Taylor & Co., of New York,
for payment of a block of United
States treasury certivcates.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Action in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 16.-The
eight-hour day became a reality in
Cleveland steel mills today when
open hearth workers of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company sub
sitliary of the United States Steel
Corporation, were placed on the
shorter working day basis.
Under the new plan employees will
receive a wage increase of 25 per
cent. However, the reduction of
hours. even with the wage increase,
will mean a reduction of wages. I'm
skilled laborers under the twelve
hour plan received $3.50 a day. Now
they will be required to work but
eight hours to earn $500, company
officials said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
WOULD HAVE NEWSBOYS
AID HARDING TRIBUTE

BOSTON, Aug. ia movement
to have every newsboy in the coun-
try contribute one cent to a collec-
ton of pennies to be melted down
and made into a miniature reduction
of Laddie Boy, President Harding S
famous dog. has been started by
the Roosevelt Newsboys' Association
of this city. Louis Newman, pres
ldent of the association, said today
that it was planned to present the
statue to Mrs. Harding as the news
BOYS tribute to the late president.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
EXCEEDED AUTHORITY

TORONTO, Aug 16-Police Judge
Benton today ruled that the Ontario
legislature had exceeded its author
ity in passing the Raney anti-betting
act and dismissed charges against
Samuel Lichtman of illegally selling
racing form and other American and
Canadian sheets containing betting
information. The case will be ap-
pealed.
1t was the first month in which
exports had exceeded imports since
last February. Exports in July to-
tailed $310,000,000 and imports
S284, 100000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Ultimatum Issued

DUESSELDORF, Aug. 16: (By
The Associated Press) THE mine
owners association in the Ruhr, ac-
cording to the German press has
issued an ultimatum saying that If
the miners do not cease by tomor-
row their practice of reporting for
duty without doing any work they
will all be locked out.
simultaneously the Communist or
ganizations are beginning a cam
paign to extend this form of sabot-
age to all classes of labor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Lost ValnnhIe Ring

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 16:-Tak-
ing off finger rings valued at $4,000
in the washroom of Pullman car
enroute from Newark to Atlantic
City, Mrs. Jane McClosky, of the
former city forgot them, and the
jewelry was missing when she went
back to the room. Mrs. McClosky
notified the conductor, and every
pers4n in the car signified willingness
to be searched, with the exception
Of ore woman, and by some slip this
woman was allowed to get away.
On her arrival here on the 5:12
train Mrs. McClosky went at once to
the local detective bureau and re-
ported her loss.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Rus RIder BadIv Tniured

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 16 -
Tony Roeeslv of This CITY. an eno-
ployee of the Columb bia Salvage Cor
poration at Camp Raritan. while go
ing to work this morning had his
right arm extending out of the bus
window when another vehicle drove
past with the result that his arm
was fractured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
RlacI, Bents Bigelovy

LAKE HOPATCONG, n. j., Aug.
16:-Black, of Syracuse, defeated
Bigelow, of New York, in the first of
today's matches in the Masters
tournament of the ninth American
Chess Congress. He took only twelve
moves to gain the verdict, giving
him a standing of five victories and
four defeats.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
EXPLOSION RELIEF

NEW YORK, Aug. 16:-Oficials
of the United Mine Workers of
America, gathered here for wage
negotiations with anthracite oper-
ators,. today appropriated $4,000 to
relieve the distress of members in
the mine explosion at Kemmerer,
wyoming.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

Regardless of Summers heat,
Blue Ribbon Sweet cream butter
retains its freshness and purity.
The air tight dust proof carton
protects it. Order today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
REPORT HEAVY FROST

SARANAC LAKE, n. Y, Aug. 16
The first heavy frost of the sea-
son hit the Adirondacks last night.
In some localities the mercury
dropped to thirty degrees. Farm
and garden crops were severely
damaged.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
Save Main Buildings At
Seaboard Co. Plant in
Fire Early Today
HOUSE ALSO DAMAGED

FORDS, Aug. 16A spark from passing engine igned the
go feet long mould and pattern shed of the Seaboard
Company shortly after o'clock this morning while
threatened to destroy the complete plant A. Harz an
cia of the company estimated the close
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

Now showing the new closed Buick
models on our sales room floor. Union
Garage Co.. Peerless and Buick Distribu-
tors. as King st. Open evenings until 3
P. NJ.
27220-B-I6-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
WOMAN HELD IN RUM RAID

CHICAGO, Aug. 16:-Mrs. Grace
Huzzo, fifty years old and grand
mother, today faced charges of vio-
lating state and federal prohibition
rs a result of a raid yesterday by
enforcement agents on premises oc-
cupied by her, where eighty barrels
of mash. ten gallons of, alleged
moonshine and four 1O0-gallon stills
We're found.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

Don't Just sit around-buy a chevro-
let and the great out doors is yours. JEFF
ferson Motors, Inc.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

Now showing the new closed Buick
models on our sales room floor. Union
Garage Co, Peerless and Buick Distribu-
tors, 27s King ST. Open evenings until .
p. n.
27220-s-1B-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16

The chevraiet--three speeds forward
and ali hills in high. Jefferson Motors.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
NOTICE
PACKARD TAXI
$50 Phone 975

Contrary to certain reports, we
are still in business. The office has
been changed to better accommo-
date our customers.
H. w. Warren, Prop.
Headquarters, 400 Amboy Ave..
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-16
LOCAL WATER TO RELIEVE FAMINE
WEATHER

Fair and moder-
, ately cool tonight
and Friday; mod
crate northeast
winds.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
FINANCE BILL WOULD GIVE CITIES
RIGHT TO INCREASE BOND ISSUES
]. M. CURTIN RETIRES AS
TREASURER OF B. P. 0. ELKS
Notifies Lodge That He Cannot Serve
Further Because of Other
Pressing Interests

James NJ. Curtin, for Is years treas
urer of New Britain lodge, B. p. O.
e., has notified the lodge that he will
not be able, owing to pressure of busi-
ness, to continue in that capacity fur
ther. At the meeting Of the lodge last
night, Clarence l.. Pierce was nomin-
ated to succeed Mr.. Curtin.
When the local organization was
formed, Mr.. Curtin was named for the
office of treasurer, and he has since
filled the duties of the office in capa-
bic and conscientious manner. He is
president of the Commercial Trust
and is also at the head of
a large business firm, and he now
feels he cannot continue in the frater-
nal office. Mr.. Pierce, who has been
nominated to succeed him, is a well
known business man, and is held in
high esteem in the lodge
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
HAD COPPER CONTAINER
TO FIT round HIS BODY
But 1t Was Made for Thin
Man, and BarkOwski
Is Fat

A novel contrivance used to vio-
late the liquor law was unearthed to-
day by Policemen William S. Strolls
and John G. Stadler, of the liquor
enforcement squad, assisted by
Motorcycle Policeman William Hayes,
at a place at 35 Oak street. Follow
ing the discovery, Alex Barkowski,
alleged owner of the appliance was
arrested, and two kegs and bar
rel of alleged liquor was confiscated.
and about $50 gallons Of mash was
destroyed.
Evidence that the sl4v was being
violated came into the possession of
the police yesterday afternoon. This
morning the raiding squad. after an
swering here" decided to visit the
place. One of the first things that
they seized was copper covered
contrivance, made to fit around the
body and to hold about a gallon of
liquid. At the side of this appliance,
was a small faucet, through which
the liquid flowed. Bartowski admit
ted that he had the affair made spe-
cidiiy lOT hin, uul tIldt IL proSeu "
be failure, because it was made for
a long thin man, whereas he is short
and stout The police also confiscat-
ed handbag arranged to carry a
gallon measure.
The search for evidence required
some time and effort before a mystic
rious door was discovered. Gaining
into the place, it was
found that tunnel had been built
leading from the house into the yard,
and it was here that the barrel and
kegs were found.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
German Propaganda.

London, Feb. -6,--(By the Associat-
ed Press. )-German agents, the Tele-
graph says, have been active in Lon
don recently in their efforts to esti-
mate the possibility Of British medi-
alton in the Ruhr.
Soundings have been made in var
ious and diverse directions, the news
paper asserts. adding that the results
obtained all pointed towards a demand
that Germany must give full assur-
ance that guarantees would be forth
coming from the industrial magnates
before a suggestion of mediation
could be entertained.
This view. it was said, is held equal
ly In circles opposed to mediation and
those willing to discuss it.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
DEATH OF MRS. SIMMONS
Well KNOWN New Britain Resident
Was 80 Years of Age - Funeral
Monday-Interment at Stowe, VT.

Mrs Lydia A. Simmons, age 80
years, of Z Lennox place, died early
this morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs, w. s. Rand of Par
sons place. She was born in Chico
pee, Mass Mrs. Simmons had been
resident of New Britain for the past
10 years and for Is years previous to
1913 made her home here at inter-
walls.
She is survived by four daughters
and two sons. They are Mrs. Orton
r. Field OF Summerville, Mass,
Charles A. Simmons of stowe, VT,
Mrs. w. A. House and Mrs w. S.
Rand of New Britain, Mrs. Robert
Armstrong of Los Angeles, Cal, and
Willis G. Simmons of Hartford. -Four
grandchildren and two great grand
children also survive.
The funeral will probably be held
Monday at the Il. c. Porter under
taking parlors on Court street, the
time to be announced later Rev. DR..
George w. C. Hill, pastor Of the South
Congregational church. will officiate
and interment will be in Stowe, VT
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16

The hfty-ffth annual meeting Of
the stockholders OF the American
Hosiery Co. was held at their office
yesterday afternoon. After the pres
entation OF the usual annual reports.
the following named stockholders
were unanimously reelected direc-
tors OF tho company for the ensuing
year:
Il. II. Dawson. New Britain: George
s. Talcott, Hartford; J. Frederick
Talcott. New York city: y. l.. Wilcox.
Berlin: John B. Minor, Plainvillo; i.
II. Cooley, Hartford; NJ. X. Pasco,
New Britain: Philip y. Stanley. New
Britain; James Talcott. New York
city.
At the meeting OF the directors fol-
lowing the stockholders meeting, Mr.
who has been In the serv.