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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
CUMN|NS IS
SHORT 8 VOTES
For Chairman of Interstate
Commerce Committee
Senate AdiournS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE
senate again found itself in a dead
lock as it resumed balloting today
for the election of chairman of the
Interstate Commerce committee.
Senator Cummins, Republican
Iowa, who now holds the dual posi-
ton of chairman of the committee
and president pro tenn of the senate,
received forty-one votes for the
chairmanship on the first ballot to
thirty-nine for Senator Smith, DEM
ocrat, South Carolina, and seven
for Senator La Toilette of Wiscon-
sin, leader of the Republican insur-
gents. This left Cummins three
short of the necessary majority.
On the second ballot, Cummins
again was short three votes of the
necessary majority. La Toilette held
his seven votes; Cummins again
got Al, and Smith 80.
Cummins' vote dropped to 80 on
the third ballot: Smith holding his
80, and La Toilette his Z.
With Cummins four short of a
majority the senate went into exec
utiva session and later adjourned
until tomorrow when there will be
more balloting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
ASK|NCREASE.D
FUNDSFOR 1924
BUDGET Will Have to Be In
creased, According to Pres
ent indications
CUTS ARE ALSO ASSURED
Library, Health Board, City
Hospital and Others Ask
for Increases

A committee session lasting for
more than three hours featured the
adjourned meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen last night. Although II
had been generally understood that
the 1924 budget might come up for
its first reading at last nights ses-
sion, as the hours wore on it was
evident that this would not be possi-
BILE. However, the budget was thor
oughly discussed at the committee
session and various departments of
city government were present to
present or had sent in communica-
tions concerning their needs for the
next year. There is possibility
that the budget may be ready for
the next regular meeting which will
be held next Monday night.
According to the figures presented
at the committee session by the va
rious boards and commissions of the
city, it is evident that considerable
more money must be appropriated
than last year to meet the demands
However, 1t is likely that before the
budget is completed some of these
department appropriations will be
considerably reduced.
Some idea of the amount of money
needed to operate the various de-
partments for the year 1924 may De
obtained from the following hgures
which were those submitted to the
Board last night:
Public Library requested for the
year 1924 the sum of $24,945. The
library appropriation for the present
year was S17,500. A communication
was received from the Girls Club
recommending an increase for this
institution. The increase desired in
this appropriation over last year Is
$7,445.
Health Board requested for the
year 1924 the sum of $4,000. In
1928 the Health Board received a
total of $27,500. This is an increase
over this year of $4,000.
Playground Commission requested
for the year 1924 the sum of $4,000.
This is 81, 500 more than for the year
1928, when the appropriation was
$4,000.
CITY Hospital requested total of
$4,000 for the year 1924. In 1923
the appropriation was $4,000. The
hospital desires an increase of $2,0O0
for next year.
Park Commission requests total
of Sl4,3U( lot the year lJHf. Ia
1929 the appropriation was $1,000.
The appropriation for 1928 was ST.
900. The increase for 1924 Is ST.
307. Included in this amount, how
ever is the employing of more men
for park work and S1,250 for ten
band concerts during the summer OF
1924
CITY Planning Commission re-
quests for the year 1924 the sum OF
$500. In 1928 this commission re-
ceived the sum of $4,950. OF this
amount $4,000 was appropriated in
the budget and the additional added
The 1924 request is an increase over
1923 of S2,550.
Harold E. Pickersgill and Joseph
Deegan appeared before the alder
men in the committee session re-
ouested that $1,000 be set aside tc
meet the expenses Of writing a his
tory of the activities of Perth Am
how in the World War. This amount
II was explained might be appropria-
ted to World War Memorials.
The requests were. taken under
consideration by the board.
(Continued on page four)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
IS Seized
BY CITY POLICE
Trucks on Way to New York
When Captured-Removed
to Newark Warehouse

While proceeding home from work
shortly after 8 O'Clock this morning,
Officers Michael Fitzpatrick and
William Heating spied two suspi-
cious looking trucks going east on
Fayette street, at New Brunswick
avenue. One of the trucks halted
following the blowing of police
whistle, and the second was caught
at the ferry. Both were loaded with
alleged high powered beer.
The police officers, assisted by Ser
geant Frank Kasprzal and Chauffer
Emil Koyen, took the trucks and
drivers, Patrick Mcmahon, thirty
six, of 2316 Sergeant street, Phila-
delphia, and Louis Sago, twenty-five,
of 492 North Fourth street, Phila-
delphia, to police headquarters. The
men were charged with violation of
the state prohibition act.
The drivers said they were going
to New York City with the loads
and practically admitted having high
powered beer aboard. 1t is said the
trucks were loaded i'm Philadelphia.
Arraigned before RECORDER Pickers-
gill this morning. the men were or
dered held for the federal authori-
ties.
CHIEF Tonneson notified Director
Chamberlain office this morning
and two hours later three men from
his office came down for the truck
and men. The trucks were loaded
with cases and half barrels of Penn
sylvania beer, and the entire supply
was removed to the Newark ware
house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
LARSON Is HEAD
OF GRAND JURY
Perth Amboy Man Honored as
New Body is Sworn in
Today
WOMEN ARE INCLUDED
Justice Campbell PreSideS-
Important Cases for the
New Grand Jury

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. IL
State Scnstor Morgan +. Larson, oil
Perth Amboy, was appointed fore
man of the December term grand
jury, by Supreme Court Justice
Luther A. Campbell, in the county
court this morning, after twenty
three names were drawn by Sheriff
Frederick A. Gowan. These names
were drawn from list of thirty
The December term jurors follow:
Herman Rothenberg. Perth Am
10y.
Harry B. Afflerbach. Perth Am
boy.
Albert C. Giddis, Dunellen.
Andrew Kirkpatrick, Highland
Park.
Edward Lockhart, Sayreville.
MAIDS II. Madsen, Perth Amboy
w. II. Griswold, Woodbridge.
Rev. Sigismund Lal1y, New Brunr
wick.
John Sutliff, South Amboy.
Mrs. Elvah O'Keefe, Monroe
Township.
Mrs. Edna B Martin, Woodbridge.
Isaac j. Sites Dunellen.
Fred Claflin, Cranbury.
Frank MacNamee, Plainsboro.
James p. Gerity, Woodbridge.
Micnael Frankel, New Brunswick.
James Maher, New Brunswick.
Soren Koed, Carteret.
Rev f. d. Niedermeyer. Perth
Amboy.
Adolph Greenfield, Sayreville.
Morgan f Larson, Perth Anboy.
Ebenezer Bovine, Madison Town
ship.
Two women will serve on the new
jury, and Perth Amboy has the fore
man and four other members. New
Brunswick has two members, Wood
bridge three, Carteret one, and
South Amboy. two.
In charging the new jury the
court made known that Prosecutor
Joseph E. Stricken had advised that
the grand jury work is we'll up to
date. The jurors attention was drawn
to the probable homicide case re-
sulting from the shooting in Car
teret. The court pointed out that If
the evidence is submitted, an indict-
ment should be returned.
The new jury was also advised :. G.
garding the possible violation of an
act by persons other than lawyers
practicing a profession without being
licensed. Justice Campbell said that
his attention and the prosecutor
attention were drawn to alleged vio-
lations.
1t is said that the Perth Amboy
Bar Association has evidence that
real estate operators are doing q
class of work which is infringing on
the work of the lawyers.
The September grand jury ended
it's term at noon yesterday handins
down twenty-one indictments. They
were then discharged by County
Judge John P. kirkpatrick who re-
marked to the jurors that grand jury
service is the highest duty citizens
Continued on page 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
Governor Refuses To
Attend COaI COnfab

TRENTON, Dec. 11.-Governor
Silzer today refused Governor Pin
chot's invitation to attend a second
coal conference to be held Thursday,
December 13, for the purpose of fur
ther discussing the fuel situation.
Governor Silzer said he would not
be on hand in person because he
felt sure the conference would ac-
complish nothing.
Governor Silzer, however, SUBMIT
ed three recommendation by which
he said relief could be secured, as
follows:
To set up regulatory commits
sion in Pennsylvania and to repeal
in that state some of the laws which
now add to the coal burden.
To have federal regulation after
the coal gets into interstate COM
merce.
To have each state assume to reg
ulate after the coal gets within its
borders.
The second recommendation was
one which Governor Silzer embodied
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

Despondent because of his siekly
condition yesterday Chris Pollen,
about fifty years of age, of New
York City, boatman on the James
McCaffery line, whose barge was un-
dergoing repairs at the Perth Am
boy dry dock, was found dead this
morning about O'Clock in his cabin
WITH a 80 calibre pistol clinched in
his right hand and bullet wound
in his right temple.
The body was found when Harry
Cortland, shore captain of the boat
line visited the boat to get report
of the work being done on the barge
from Pollen. Cortland knocked on
the cabin door several times, and
whcr he received no answer from
within, forced the entrance and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

Awakened by the intense heat of
the pilot house in which he slept,
Captain John Campbell, of the Tug
boat General Newton, of the Taylor
Dredging Company, was forced to
jump scantily clad from the window
of the pilot house when he discover
ed the place a mass of flames about
6 o'clock this morning.
The tug was docked at Schantz q,
Eckert's establishment on Front
street When the fire was discover
ed an alarm was turned in from box
72 at Smith and Front streets by Ar
thur Harris. The firemen made
quick time in getting to the scene
and under the direction of Fire Chief
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
BOAT CAPTAIN LEAPS
TO SAFETY IN FIRE

John Campbell soon had the blaze
under control.
The fire started in the pilot house
from an unknown cause, the fire
chief says. The damage is estimated
at about $500. The interior of the
pilot house is badly burned, as well
as the bedding. and a compass and
other articles, were destroyed.
Officer Anton Thullsen was on
duty on this post, and officer Emil
Koyen who was detailed from head
quarters with the ambulance,
brought Captain Campbell who cut
his hand in breaking through a wn-
dow, to City Physician John ".
Smith, where more than half dozen
stitches were taken in a wound.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
WOULD VEL COME MOVE
ON PREPARATIONS TANGLE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE
Washington government would
view with favor" participation of
American experts in the reparation
commission inquiry committees now
under consid GRAFTON, it was announc-
ed today at the White House.
It. was emphasized that the gov
ernment itself could not participate
in eny official way or appoint official
representatives on the committees
but 1t was said participation by
American economic experts in their
private capacity would be approved.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
RAID ALLEGED DIST|LLERY
AT GERMANTOWN, z BEER
TRUCKS ARE SEIZED HERE
WHAT GIN REALLY is

Here is some idea of what the
people who fail to obey the pro-
hibition laws drink in this
vicinity. The following concoc-
ton was purchased within a
short distance of this city and
the analysis was made in the
laboratory of local industry.
The stuff Is supposed to be gin.
"Denatured alcohol--wood al
cohol rectified-fifty-two per
cent; rosewater, twenty per
cent; oil of roses (synthetic):
oil of Juniper (synthetic), a
small quantity. and the remain
der distilled water"
This stuff was not purchased
in the city limits although it is
almost certain that some of 1t
finds it's way to this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

in a resolution which presented to
the delegates at the last conference.
held sometime ago at Harrisburg,
and which was attended by represen-
tatives of thirty-one anthracite coal
burning states.
"If l thought such attendance
would lead to relief" said Mr.. Silzer
in refusing the Pennsylvania execu-
tive's invitation to be present, "I
would be only too glad to attend,
but since l feel sure it will accom-
plish nothing. have concluded not
to be on hand in person"
Governor SilZer said he believed
Congress would eventually give re-
lief to coal consumers.
IF thought that your state COM
pact plan would accomplish any
thing" wrote Mr. Silzer, II would
gladly get behind it. After thorough
consideration, / am quite sure that
the compact is impractical, unwork-
able and unobtainable. We would
all be dead and gone by the time
such a compact were consummated.
Why not get immediate relief?"
1923 Co:e Arrow Sedan at the great
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

BARGE CAPTAIN KILLS
HIMSELF BY SHOOTING

found Pollen sitting in a rocking
chair with the pistol clinched in his
hand.
Police headquarters was notified
and Lieutenant Andrew Jensen de-
tailed Motorcycle officer Frank
Burke Upon inspection of the gun
Ohioer Burke found three empty
chambers. 1t is not know nwhether
Poien used all three bullets to end
his life or whether one was dis
charged in the act.
Upon the arrival of Coroner J. S.
Hay it was announced that the man
had beer dead several hours, and
probably killed himself early this
morning or late last night. Permis-
sion was given for his removal and
the cffice of the McCaffery line at
New York notified.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

Joseph LevandoWSky is Sen
fenced to Prison for the
Death of Wife

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. H.
Joseph Levandowsky, of South AM
boy, was sentenced today by Justice
Luther A. Campbell to serve a term
of five to ten years. following a plea
of guilty to a charge of manslaugh-
ter. The defendant through his at
torney, John A. Coan, said that he
did not mean to kill his wife but
merely wanted to administer a beat
ing. The charge of murder was
changed to manslaughter on the
agreement of the prosecutor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
BALDWIN NOT TO RETIRE

LONDON. Dec. II (By The Asso-
ciated Press The cabinet met at
noon today at No. 10 Downing street
to consider its course in view of the
result of the election. In Unionist
circles the opinion was generally ex-
pressed that Prime Minister Baldwin
will retain his position until parlia-
ment meets next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
new POSTMASTERS NAMES
ARE SENT TO SENATE

In addition to the nomination of
John II. Tyrrell, of this city, as post
master here, President Coolidge yes
terday sent to the senate the names
of Frank Hoffman, as postmaster of
South Amboy, and Leon Ferbel as
postmaster of Fords. There was a
long list of other similar appoint
ments in various parts of the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
FEAR At TACK
ON TAMP|C
Gunboat Ready to Sail from
Vera Cruz to Assist in the
Attack

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico, Dec.
11.-Governor Ygnacio Enriques OF
the state of Chihuahua has been
captured near Torreon by De La
Huerta forces and is being held
prisoner, according to word received
by legislators here today. Governor
Enriques was returning to the state
capitol from Mexico City where he
went in an effort to prevent rup-
ture of Plutarco Gales and Adolfo
De La Huerta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
TO FORCE ACCOUNTING

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE state
attorney generals Office today took
preliminary steps to compel the New
York Anti-Saloon League to file an
account of its fall primary and gem
eral election expenses for 1922.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
TWO ACCIDENTS HERE

Motorcycle Officer Frank Seiboth
yesterday afternoon investigated two
Amboy avenue automobile accidents,
one being caused when a truck
driven by Joseph Gallagher, of Mar
ket street, in turning from Amboy
avenue, into Summit avenue, was
struck by the car of William Dear,
of Montclair. Both vehicles were
badly damaged
Robert Stanley. of Carteret. ran
up on the sidewalk in the vicinity of
Grove street, to prevent a collision
with an automobile bearing n. j.
License 144.S33. Shanley's car was
damaged.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
NOTED EDITOR DEAD

PROVIDENCE. r. T., Dec. II. -
John Revelstoke Rathom, editor and
general manages OF the Providence
Journal and the Evening Bulletin
for the past IL years, died. at $3.50
o'clock this morning at his home IN
this city. He was in his 56th year
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
Raid on Farm of Joseph Mike
at Germantown Leads to
Big Seizure
BOOZE SOURCE, IS BELIEF
Raid Also at Metuchen Where
More Liquor is Taken
by Agents

One of the largest raids on a liquor
manufacturing plant in Middlesex
County was that which took place
yesterday on the farm of Joseph
Mike. situated on the Old Post road
between Piscataway Township and
Bonhamton. The raid was made by
Prohibition Agent Wilbur Dey and
Lieutenant Davies of the Raritan
Township police.
The house was set somewhat back
from the road and was an ideal place
for the manufacturing of moonshine.
The stills which were found in oper-
alton are alleged to be the property
of Alex Batyi. Both Mike and Batyt
were taken before United States
Commissioner FRANKLIN NJ Ritchie
in New Brunswick and held under
$1,500 bail each on the charge OF
ccnspiring to manufacture liquor
and manufacturing liquor.
In the house the raiders found
the following: Two sixty-five gallon
stills and six fifteen gallon stills in
operations; fifty-seven barrels of
mash: 125 gallons of newly made all
cohol: eight bags of sugar: seven
bags of rye: 200 empty five gallon
tin cans.
1t is alleged that the place was one
of the big supply houses for boot
1eggers and moonshiners in Middle-
sex County.
Prohibition Agents Dey and
Swackhamer followed this raid with
another one in Bonhamtown. This
one was on the private residence Of
Mrs. w. Kruger and Mrs. Emma
Martin. In this house the agents
found one gallon and three quarts
of moonshine. The raid on this
residence was brought about, 1t is
said, from information given by .
nurse to the authorities, who was
found intoxicated and said the stuff
had been obtained from this house.
The agents carried search warrants
when the raid was made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
Raid at Metuchen

NEWARK, Dec. 11-Prohibition
Agent Wilbur Dey raided the estab-
lishrent of Louis and Fanny Racz
at Metuchen yesterday and found
forty gallons of moonshine, fifty
gallcns of hard cider, fifteen gallons
of red wine. one battle of coloring.
200 gallons of dry mash and 100 gall
Ions of prune mash. After taking
sample of each item found as evil
dence, Mr.. Dey destroyed the ball
ance.
then visited the Menlo Park hotel
in Menlo Park. Mrs. Laura Egan
is proprietor of this establishment.
In this raid Mr.. Dey discovered four
quarts of wine and two gallons Of
Moonshine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, Dec. IL (By
The Associated Press) The gun
boat Zaragoza is prepared to sail for
Tampico to assist in the attack on
that city which is to be undertaken
by the troops of Governor Lopez De
Lara of Tamaulipas in conjunction
with troops commanded by General
Lanuncio Martinez. The operation
against Tampico is to be directed by
General Alfonso De La Huerta.
Advices received here say that
Celaya, in the state of Guanajuato,
North of Mexico City, has fallen in
to the hands of rebels com manded by
General Gabaya.
A radio message from the head
quarters of General Enrique Estrada,
commander of the Western forces,
says that the advance on the capital
from this direction is continuing.
(Contin ed on page 4)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11
Resume Communications

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 11-Tele-
graphic communication with Mexico
City direct, which was cut Saturday
when rebels destroyed the railway
at Canitas, Zacatecas, has been re-
sumed. Government officials here
received messages from their chiefs
in the capital today. Resumption of
communication is taken to indicate
that the federal Offices again are in
control of the railway line for, its
entire length.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-11

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-13
RECEPTION RENDERED
WOODLAND MINISTER
Addresses Of Welcome Delivered At
Fifty-siXth Street Baptist Church

Rev. Frank Macdonald or Patter-
son, N. J., newly elected minister
of the Fifty sixth Street Baptist
church was given an enthusiastic
welcome Thursday evening in the
auditorium of the church when a
large number of members ana friends
assembled to welcome him to this
city.
An inspiring address of welcome
was made by Rev. l.. Il. BrubalEer,
president of the birmingham Pas
tors union, on behalf of this organi-
cation, while another was made by
W. S. Stallings. general secretary of
the Birmingham Y. NJ c. A. well
coined him to this association.
Others who appeared on the pro-
gram at this time were Rev. j. A.
Cook, moderator of the Birmingham
Baptist association; Rev. j. C. Cti-
vender, chairman or the Birmingham
Baptist Pastors conference; Rev. Roy
G.. Hershey, pastor of the Woodlawn
Presbyterian church, ana Itev. Rob-
ert Echols, pastor Of the Woodlawn
Methodist church. The opening
prayer was pronounced by Rev. J. r.
church. while the meeting was pre-
sided over by Horace c Wilkerson
member of the Fifty-sixth street
church.
A beautiful response was made by
Mr.. Macdonald, after which the
guests adjourned to the Sunday
school rooms, where a most delight
full informal reception was held.