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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
SEWAGE BASIN
REPORT MADE
BY Technical Advisory Cor
poration to City Plan
Commission
PLAN RECEIVING TANK
For Sewage to be Used With
New Trunk Sewer to be
Built by City

The preliminary report on sewage
settling basin at the foot of Second
street, complied by the Technical
Advisory Corporation for the City
Plan Commission and turned over
by Peter c. Olsen, chairman of the
City Plan Commission to the Board
of Aldermen at their last meeting
for the consideration of the board
as a whole with City Engineer Louis
P. Booz Jr., is published herewith.
This basin under the plan worked
out by the Technical Advisory Cor
poration will form a receiving tank
for the sewage to be disposed of by
the new trunk line sewer that is to
be built in connection with the grade
crossing elimination to care for the
sewage on the west side of the rail-
road tracks. The operation of the
tank in connection with the sewer
system means that the unhealthful
condition arising out of the present
system of sewering into the river
will be corrected and nothing but
water will be allowed to enter the
river, the solids being disposed of in
the tank or basin.
According to the city engineer
some such plan will be installed If
enough money can be secured to do
the work. The report follows:
1t is understood that the initial
installation at this point must be
cut down to the smallest possible
size. In estimating the size of basin
there is, therefore, considered in
this communication only that part
of the area of the city which will be
Immediately and directly tributary
to the intercepting sewer running
along the tracks of the Central r. R.
of New Jersey. 1t is estimated that
the present population within this
area is about S425 persons. On this
basis a settling basin ten feet deep,
with an area of 22,30O square feet
is recommended as proper. The
proposed basin of $500 square feet
is one foot deeper, and is based on
an independent estimate of the pop
ulation and on an assumed method
of operation which differs from that
which is here recommended. The
estimate of 22,300 square feet in
cludes nothing for reserve units.
There are two primary reasons for
this large difference in size. They
are a disagreement as to the desir-
able detention period during which
solids may settle out of the sewage
and a difference in the quantity Of
sewage for which the basin Is de-
signed.
CONTINUED on page 50
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Beer Seized: Arrest Two

BELMAR, Aug. 15:-Two men
were arrested, eighty-five cases of
liquor and two truck loads of beer
taken in several raids made along
the shore by federal prohibition
agents and deputies last night, it was
announced today.
At Manasquan two garage proprie-
tors, whose names were not revealed,
were arrested for resisting the Off
GERS. Two stills were found there.
At a Belmar roadhouse eighty-five
cases Of liquor were found in a corn
field whence they had been taken
for safety.
At Allenwood two truck loads of
beer were seized when found upon
a farm here in charge of Samuel
Michaelson, who was not held.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
HOT PRIMARY
FIGHT SEEN
Republicans to Have Several
Candidates in Race for City
office this Fall
"PEP" IS INJECTED
AIderman-at Large Candidate
in Doubt-Warm Campaign
Outlook Here
"PEP" IS INJECTED

All indications at this time point
to one of the warmest primary fights
in the history of the Republican
party in this city. At the meeting of
the Perth Amboy Republican club
last night efforts were made to in
ject pep into the campaign as it was
realized that something must be done
to start the ball rolling as the time
for the filing of petitions for the va
rious offices is drawing to a close
In fact, the last day on which petit
tions may be filed is August 81.
Although several announced them
selves as candidates for aldermen
from the various wards, no candidate
for alderman-at-large has come for
ward or been decided upon as yet
In order to obtain one or more men
capable of holding this important
office, Senator Morgan F. Larson ap-
pointed a committee of three, con-
sisting of John Pfeiffer Joseph
Hornshy and Holger Holm to seek
candidates for this office and re-
port at the next meeting to be held
Tuesday night, August 21.
The sixth ward seems to be very
well supplied with candidates, three
last night announcing their inten-
tions of entering the race while a
fourth candidate is also said to be
seriously considering the matter
The three who definitely announced
they would enter the race in the
sixth ward are: Walter Biega, Joseph
Gosh and Ingvard Greisen. 1t is re-
ported that Michael ]. Lakomski
will also be a candidate in this ward.
In announcing they would be candi-
dates, Biega, Gosh and Greisen made
short addresses in which they de-
clared that no matter who received
the nomination at the primary, the
defeated candidates would work for
the successful candidates election.
In the fourth ward, Howard w.
Kinsey announced that he would
carry the Republican banner in the
primary. 1t is understood that the
friends of Fred Hanson are also
endeavoring to again have him enter
the race in this ward.
In the second ward Edward Lem
bcke has again decided to be a can-
didate. 1t is also said that William
Rankin may oppose Mr.. Lembcke
for this position on the regular bal
lot.
A box social has been planned by
the club for the meeting on August
21, at which time it is expected that
a large number will be present. The
different committeeman were urged
to have the poll clerks selected by
that time. Sixty per cent of the
clerks were reported at the meeting
last night.
An invitation was received by the
club to attend the county outing, the
date of which will be announced
! later.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
COAL PARLEY
OPENS IN \. !.
Both Miners and Operators
Represented at Conference
Move to Avoid Strike

NEW YORK, Aug ID Resump-
ton of wage negotiations was under
taken in New York today by Off
cials of the United Mine Workers of
America and the anthracite oper-
ators' committee, at the invitation OF
the United States Coal Commission,
with the view of averting a hard
coal strike on September l. Union
leaders were firm in their insistence
on the check-off, while the operators
spokesmen were equally adamant In
opposing the miners demands.
Before entering into the confer
ence, presided over by John Hays
Hammond, chairman of the federal
Coal Commission, the mine workers
leaders apparently had set their
minds to a clear cut-issue-A strike,
or the check-off, by which the op-
orators are asked to deduct union
dues from the wages of union min
ers. The union leaders agreed TO
enter into a resumption OF nego-
tiations, recently broken off IN At
lantic City, with the understanding
that in so doing tney WalNeo none
of their demands.
The miners representatives en-
tered the conference prepared to
tell the coal commission that the
check off is vital to the. stabiliza-
ton of the labor situation in the
anthracite fields and that the op-
orators objection to this demand. is
"a part of the general anti-union
drive" which the union leaders
maintain is now being waged by dig
business"
The operators, however. contend
ed that acceptance of the union
demand for the eheck-off would
mean binding the operators to col
lection of a war fund" for the un-
ions which might be used later II
holding up the industry in later
strikes for any reason and in efrect
aiding in bringing about closed
shop" conditions throughout the in
dustry, which the operators assel
is wrong in principle" and illegal
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Republicans Face Hot Primary Campaign In City
BAND CONCERT TO Be BIG
ATTRACTION HERE TONIGHT

Patiently waiting since the start
of the summer, the citizens of Perth
Amboy will be given their first treat
of music tonight when the Columbus
Italian band gives the first of Sc
ries of municipal entertainments to
be held during the remainder of the
warm weather at the grounds of
School No. 8.
The concert tonight will start at
8 o'clock and will continue until
about IL with a program of about
twenty selections of sentimental mu-
sic and some of the latest song
hits. The program has been ar
ranged by Professor E. Satriano of
the Columbus italian band, and will
contain many individual selections,
while the band having held several
reheargsal during past week, will
be in tip-top form and ready to give
those attending real treat of excel
lent music.
Through the efforts of Soren P.
Stark and Mds. S. H. Rostowski
committee in charge of arrange
ments, and through the courtesy Of
the local Y. NJ. H. A. the platform
has been donated and erected on the
school grounds, and electric lights
were strung yesterday by City Elec-
trician J. B. FRANKIE.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
POLICE TOLD TO ACT FOR
PROPER AUTO LIGHTS

Chief Niels ]. Tonnesen has issued
an order to his men regarding the
carrying out of the state motor We
hicle laws. especially in regard to
having two lights in front of an au-
tomobile at night and one in the
rear. This order is also expected 10
take in the lens violation.
Traffic Officer John Durham one
of the men in charge at the corner
of Smith street and Madison avenue,
pointed out last night that it is nard
to enforce the use of lights by mo-
torists when no kerosene is furnish
ed to keep the light on the tranic
sign burning. The officer said that
only twice since the sign was placed
there, has kerosene been furnished
by the city. On numerous occasions,
the officers borrowed oil from near
by storekeepers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
CHIEF
IS ARRESTED
At Ennis, County Claire, BY
Free State Troops, Re-
port Today Declares /
WAS TO MAKE SPEECH
At Republican Meeting IN
Election Campaign Being
in Ireland Today
WAS TO MAKE SPEECH

ENNIS, County Clare, Ireland.
Aug. 15.-(By The Associated Press)
-Eamonn de Valera. the Repubii-
can leader was arrested by free
state troops here today on his ap-
pearance to address a Republican
meeting in the election campaign
The arrest was made under SEN
sational circumstances. De Valera
was addressing meeting of electors
in the market square when free
state trops came on the scene and
fired several volleys over the hsads
OF the crowd.
A stampede occurred and sezaraf
arrests were made Il
The troops then surrounded Is
platform and took the Repuhi
leader into custody.
When De Valera appeared on
scene there were many thousands q
people around the platform ana ha
was given a tumultuous weIeome
Then a voice was heard shDutif1 z.
The soldiers are coming" and I'M :
nediately large body Of nilitarp
with armored cars surrounded the
platform.
De Valera at the outset was sur
rounded on the platform by men ana
women supporters. but soon after
the first volley the square, which
had contained thousands of men, wo-
men and children, was prac ctica1iv
deserted. Additional shots were fired
however, and the few civilians who
still fingered were turned away ar
the point of the bayonet.
The great gathering became more
panic stricken as the shots were
ATr.v, 81. til
and some of them were seriously
injured in the confusion. It was
reported number of people were
wounded.
At the first volley De Valera was
seen TO fall on the platform and his
collapse added to the excitement
He was unhurt. however, and his
fall was ascribed by those nearby 70
MS dodging at the sound of the she s
but the people on the outskirts OF
the crowd believed him to be
wounded.
| After a lapse Of ten minutes De
Valera was brought down from the
lplatfcrIn and found to be uninjurAg.
He was promptly surrounded by tha
military and plain clothesmen armed
! with revolvers.
! Hundreds of persons who had fed
| at the hring rushed out of houses
along O'Connel, street, pressed
through the ranks of the soldiers and
shook hands with the captured lead
er. 1t was with difficulty that the
troops made their way to the bar
racks with their captive who was
wildly cheered enroute.
Intense excitement prevails IN En-
mis-.
A dispatch to the press association
from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.
says free state troops have taken De
Valera, to the barracks.
De Valera fell to the floor In a
faint as he approached the platform.
the dispatch says, and it was AZ
first thought he was wounded. but
later he walked down the steps 10
the waiting troops, who walked him
to the barracks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
No Modification Likely

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is (By The
Associated Press) ANY impression
abroad that there has been a modifi-
cation in the American governments s
attitude on reparations was said on
high authority here today to be
wholly unwarranted.
Surprise was expressed that un-
usual notice had been taken in Lon
don of the outline of this govern
ment's position as given TO the public
yesterday from the White House. It
was pointed out that the White
House spokesman had reaffirmed
completely the position to which the
United States had held since the
reparations problem first became
acute. and had asserted categorically
that the policies of President Hard
ing will be the policies of President
Coolidge.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Probe Fraud Scandal

NEW YORK, Aug. 15:-The fed
eral grand jury delving into the tang
led affairs of E. NJ. Fuller and Co..
bankrupt bucketeers, today put aside
it's quest of alleged "higher-ups" in
a widespread bucket shop ring, to
investigate a million dollar war
fraud scandal.
United States Attorney Hayward
said the Fuller investigation, which
resulted yesterday in conspiracy in
dictments against Fuller, his partner
william F. McGee. and their form
er lawyers, william J. Fallon and
Eugene F. McGee, probably would
be resumed tomorrow or the next
day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
4 COMP PAN|ES
GUT CAS- COST
Are Led by Standard Oil CON-
pany of New Jersey in
Great Price Cut
ONE TO TWO CENTS CUT
Where Price Cutting Will End
No One Can Say-Great
Reduction in West

NEW YORK, Aug. 15:-The STAN
dard Oil Company of New Jersey to-
day announced reduction in the
tank wagon price of gasoline of 2
cents a gallon in West Virginia,
North and South Carolina and Vir-
ginia, and one cent gallon in New
Jersey, District of Columbia and
Maryland.
The Texas Company announced
a similar cut of one cent in Jersey,
Maryland and District of Columbia,
thus meeting the Standard Oil reduc-
tions.
The Gulf Refining Company also
announced a reduction of one cent
effective in New Jersey.
Rumors were that cuts also would
be made in other states.
Commissioner of Accounts Hirsh-
field will begin an immediate inves-
tigation of gasoline prices in New
York City, he announced today over
the telephone from Saratoga Springs.
The commissioner declared he in
tended to ascertain why consumers
here were required to pay from rs
to 2S cents a gallon when gasoline
was being sold in western cities as
low as Is cents gallon.
The gasoline prlce-cutllng war
that has been under way for
several days in mid-western and
southern states, where retail
prices were reduced in some
states Sc cents a gallon, spread to-
day to the entire Atlantic seaboard.
Led by the Standard Oil Company
Of New Jersey. four large oil com
panies announced cuts of one to two
cents a gallon in the tank wagon
price of gasoline.
The wholesale price after the re-
ductions, will average 10 IL cents
a gallon and the retail price %.
Cuts announced today were ef-
fective in new England, New York,
New Jersey, North and South Caro-
lima, Virginia, Maryland, District OF
Columbia and West Virginia.
The cuts do not bring prices in the
seaboard states to the pre-war level
of Is cents gallon as has been
the case in western and southern
states, but further reductions are ex-
pected if the price of crude oil drops
as has been predicted in many quar-
ters.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Released In Bail

Charles f. Stone, of this city, who
was arrested in Jersey City recently
accused of transporting high proof
beer, was arraigned before United
States Commissioner John A. Della
ney, last night, where he waived a
hearing and was released under
$1,000 bail for the action of the fed
eraI grand jury. Bail was furnished
by Nathan Silver nan.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Urpe Drastic Action

WASHINGTON, Aug To Drastic
noea sures in event of a strike in the
anthracite fields were recommended
10 president Coolidge today by Sena-
tor Keyes, Republican, New Ramp
shire, who declared the people Oh
New England would not take kindly
TO the use of Substitutes" for an
thracite.
Confidence was expressed by SEN
ator Keyes, however, that the medi-
atory effects of the coal commission
would avert a strike.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
German Situation

BERLIN, Aug. 15.-(By The As
sociated Press)-The bill providing
for the issue of an internal gold loan
was favorably reported to the Reich
stag last evening, this is one of the
means initiated by the Cuno admin
istration alluded to by Chancellor
in yesterdays state
ment to the Reichstag as making
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Dramatic Climax

The arrest of Eamon De Valera
comes as a dramatic climax to tha
Republican leaders persistent oppo-
sition to the Anglo-Irish treaty and
the free state government set np
under it.
The first armed opposition by his
party to the free state regime was
in the seizure of the four courts and
several buildings in Sackville street.
Dublin, in July 1922. These strong
holds being taken by the governments
troops after heavy lighting, he fled
to the country and for several
months was ION the run
One by one his chief Heutenanfs
including Austin Stack, Ersksfse
Childers and Roy O'Connor, were
captured, and it was even asserted IN
some quarters that De Valera hfra-
self remained at liberty only because
his arrest would cause the govern
ment embarrassment by making him
appear as a martyr. He was several
times reported to searching parties
by the narrowest of margins.
The search for him apparenfiy
ended with his proclamation 81
April %, last. ordering cessation nf
hostilities. His appearance in Ennis
today was in pursuance OF his an=
nouncement that he would contest
the elections with Sim Fein candi-
dates standing for -the Republic as
constitutionally proclaimed in 1873
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
POLICY Not to Be Changed

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The
general policy of the government
against selling rum runners outside
the three mile limit. will not be
changed as result Of the decision
of Federal Judge Woodrough at
Brooklyn, yesterday, it was indicated
today at the treasury.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15

We wish to extend our thanks TO our
many friends for kindness and floral trio-
utes sent us IN our recent Bereavement.
The r. & H. Chemical Co., for flowers;
The Rev. Mr.. Wezteott for kind words and
Mr.. Garretson for services rendered.
2721e-s-1s-1te
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Bandits Make Big Haul

PAWTUCKET. r. l., Aug. 15:-
Four men early today held up the
watchman at the plant of Lang &
Hoffman. Inc, silk manufacturers,
and after gagging him backed him
into a corner and stole silk goods to
the value of $25,000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
Action In Bergdoll Case

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15:-James
A. Mcfarland. national commander
of the Disabled American Veterans,
today sent to Secretary Hughes a
request that every precaution be
taken for the safety Of our fellow
member, Hooven Griffis, who is
under arrest at Eberach, Germany,
for an alleged part in an attempt
to kidnap G. C. Bergdoll."
Don't Just sit around-buy Cheyro-
let and the great out doors is yours. JET
ferson Motors, Inc.
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DUBLIN, Aug. 15.--(By The AS
sociated Press) During Free
State election meeting today At KIns
varra. on the Clare Galway border.
a fight is reported to have occur
red in which reHolperz were naa6
and eight persons were wounded nna
taken 70 hospitals.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15

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 NJ.
2732O-s-15-2t.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-08-15
DRASTIC ACTION is TAKEN
IN TROLLEY CAR STRIKE

NEWARK, Aug. 15.-The Public
Service Railway Company was CIV
en- until 10 o'clock Friday morning
in which to resume trolley service
upon its lines or face possible court
action compelling them to resume,
in a-formal order served upon them
by the Public Utility Commission
here today. The company's cars
have been tied up for two weeks in
a strike of its $500 trolley men in
LAG New Jersey municipalities.
The order states that unless SER
vice is resumed the commission will
seek from the supreme court writ
of mandamus to compel the COM
pany to give the public transporta-
tion service again.
This action of the commission was
the only definite result of the COM
missions public hearing, where
counsel of several cities affected by
the strike had gathered to hear the
trolley company show cause why II
should not resume service. The
company made an offer of a plan
that it declared would settle the
question Of the resumption of SER
vice, and which would be ready IN
a few days. 1t was the Speculatlcil
of public officials today that this
plan might now be presented to the
commission before the threatened
court action is taken on Friday.
No comment was forthcoming
from tie trolley company officials in
regard to the commissions order
Vice President O'Toole of the COM
pany replied in the negative when
asked if the company had anything
to say.
The order of the commission was
accompanied by a formal decision
in which the case was reviewed al
some length. In this it was declared
that the company had made no at
tempt to resume operations
ROSELAND DANCE
Wed. Aug. 18th
Morgan, N. j.
27177-s-14-2t'
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THE FRENCH MILLINERY
viii open their Bigger and Better Store
about sept 1et.
s7sos-s-lb-l7 20 0-zs-sa.z7-2s-st
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MAY
CAUSE PROBE
Say Carteret Officials Car
Crashed Into Stolen Beer
Truck Here

AS a result of an accident on out
er State street, between and 10
o'clock last night, in which an al
legged stolen beer truck backed into
the new Franklin touring car of
Councilman Frank Andres of Car
teret cleanup is expected in this
city today.
The Andres car was proceeding
north on State street and although
the councilman blew his horn, the
driver of the truck, apparently in a
hurry to get Jay, backed up, sending
the touring hr against a telegraph
pole. Two women, child and the
owner narrowly escaped serious in
jury and the car was badly dam
aged.
Councilman Andres obtained the
number of the truck, N. Y. 1,101,392,
but had to wait about forty-five min
utes for the arrival of a policeman
at the scene, he claims. The truck
driver drove away in the direction of
Maurer. While waiting for an Of
ficer Mrs. Andres was heard to re-
mark that two patrolmen in civilian
clothes were across the street at the
make an investigation.
Officer William Seiboth, who was
taken from an adjacent beat and
Motorcycle Officer Burke We're the
first at the scene and obtained in
formation from Councilman Andres
Officer Steve Grega also received a
report of the accident. The Carteret
councilman, who is president of the
council snd a member of the po-
lice committee, is. expected 10 visit
police headquarters here today to
assist in the investigation of the mat
ter