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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
POLICE COURT

Two men. George Unkusich. CT
Trenton. and Jack Mordick Of
Rosebank. Staten Island, arrested
on a ~disorderly conduct charge by
Officer James Nolan yesterday even-
ing, were fined s25 each by Recor-
der Harold E. Pickersgill, and CaA
crime Wojcicki. forty years old
515 Smith street, when summoned
to court by City Marshal Daniel
Dwyer on a d~isorderly conduct
charge preferred by Chief Niels j..
Tonnesen, was given a ninety day
sentence in the county workhouse.
John Vargonsick. OF ST. Cather-
inc street, was apprehended by Ser
geant John Larsen this morning on
an assault and battery charge. and
held in $1,000 bail to await the ac-
ton of the grand jury. J.. Hamil-
ton is the complainant in the case
and a pipe the defendant tried tn
use over Hamilton's head, was in
evidence in court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
st. Mary's Lyceum
viii Open Tonight

The grand opening of the new st.
Mary's Lyceum in Fayette street,
will take place tonight when the
Sodality of st. Mary's church
will hold a card party and dance
for the benefit of the building fund.
Bridge, five hundred, pinochle,
euchre, and the peanut jab will be
the games in play and unusually at
tractive prizes Will be awarded. For
those who do not care to play cards,
dancing will be enjoyed to the strains
of O'Brien's orchestra.
Miss Mary Beatty, is chairman of
arrangements and is assisted by Miss
Mary Smith. Miss Helen Donahue,
Miss Florence Slater. Miss Emeline
Quadt. Miss Anna Kenna, Miss Ag-
ness O'Brien. Miss Genevieve White,
Miss Ella O'Neill, Miss Katherine
Nolan, Miss Alice Cladek, Miss Ag-
mes Green, Miss Rose Shay. Miss
Grace Mallet, Miss Regina McNa-
mara and Miss Catherine o'Brien.
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the organization or at
the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
INVESTIGATE DEATH OF
MAN WHO WAS SHOT APRIL II

CARTERET, May 16.-John Cas-
tura, a butcher of 81 Pershing ave-
nue., died yesterday, according to a
report received at the prosecutors
Office in New Brunswick. Castura is
the man, who, on April ~ is alleged
to have been shot in the arm by An
gelo Dalleo, of Port Reading. when
the latter called at Casturo's place.
Dalleo is still held in $4,000 bail in
connection with the case.
Castura, according to DR.. Joseph
s. Mark, of Woodbridge, died OF
pneumonia and not as a result of
the wounds received last month. In
view of the fact that there was some
belief that Castura's death was the
result OF the shot wounds, Chief of
County Detectives Ferd A. David is
communicating with Prosecutor Jo-
sephy z. Stricken as to whether an
autopsy on Castura's body Is to be
made to definitely ascertain his
death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
PRISON PROBE UNDER WAY;
MAN CHARGES BRUTALITY
CONTINUED frcm paKa u

Hof, disputed this but the witness
stoutly maintained that what he said
was true and said he could bring
others in the prison, officers, prison.
ers and a nurse TO so testify.
While before the prison manag-
ers L made charges that there were
narcotics in this institution. but they
did not want to hear that and I got
little attention" the prisone: told the
probers.
Murray, who is an Engl!skman and
a British subject, said he had COM
lnunicated with tine British General
Consul. the British Embassy at
Washington, the British Foreign
Office at London, the Canadian
Government, which he served in the
World War, and also the Canadian
veterans organization in his fight to
get out OF prison and to prevent
harsh treatment while there. He also
carried his case to the Governor
and Attorney General Daughterty
for an opinion as to the constitution
atty OF his Incarceration.
The hearing will be continued ON
Friday May % at the prison.
Murray at the outset of his testi-
mony was promised that the Cover
nor and the other officials assured
him protection from harm In giving
testimony. But he was warned that
he must tell the truth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
PATERSON GIVEN 8 YEARS
TO ELIMINATE CROSSINGS

TRENTON, May 16:-The Erie
Railroad was today ordered by the
State Public Utility Commission to
begin the elimination of grade cross
ings in the City of Paterson not later
than May Is, 1924 and to have the
entire work completed in eight years,
that is, by May Is, 1881.
The work of abolishing the rail-
roads grade crossings in Paterson
has been hanging fire since April,
1915, when, after hearings, the elm
nation work was ordered begun.
Subsequently, the work was held up
because the company appealed the
boards decision to the United States
Supreme Court. The latter tribunal
decided against the company on Jan
uary 8, 1921. 1t held that the state
was within Its rights in ordering the
abolition of grade crossings, as 1t
was within the police power of g.
state to order their doing away with.
The board made an order for a re-
hearing Of the matter on May Is,
1922, as the time consumed in the
appeal to the Federal Court made
the dates fixed for the elimination
by the utility board inapplicable.
In the testimony taken at the re-
hearing, the company asked that two
years De dllOWSQ before the WOrk was
ordered started, p~redicating its de-
mand upon its financial condition
and also stating that it would re-
quire two years for plans to be pre-
pered and contracts awarded.
The board, however, declared that
it found one year was a sufficient
time in which to complete the nee
essary preparations for the COM
mencement of the work.
With respect to finances, the board
asserted that the Supreme Court had
held that If it could be reasonably
said that public safety required the
elimination of the crossings, it was
for the state to determine whether
it would insist upon the elimination
and that the railroad must assume
the burden. The board declared that
the work would cover a period of
years and that the expense of it
would not be incurred in any one
year and that therefore the COM
mission deemed it not unreasonable
under the circumstances to require
the commencement of the work of
elimination to begin within one year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
SERGT. FERGUSON Is AGAIN
IN CHARGE OF RECRUITING

Sergeant Roy Ferguson, formerly
of this city, is again in charge of the
army recruiting station at the city
hall.
Sergeant Ferguson started recruit
ing work in this city in 1918, and
after a short stay left here and re-
turned again in 1919. He remained
in the city until 1921 when he was
transferred to Governors Island. He
is here for a third time to take the
place of Sergeant Jack Segel.
The new recruiting officer is anx-
ious to hear from men between the
ages of eighteen and thirty-five, who
are in good physical condition and
who want to join the forces of Uncle
Sam. He announces that three
branches of service are open for
Panama, namely, infantry, coast ar
tillery and engineering. Applican 5
will be received at the city hall any
time during the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
JAIL GUARD MAY
Be INVOLVED
In Alleged Alliance Between
Newark Policemen and
Bandits

NEWARK, May 16:-Roots Of the
conspiracy on the part of several
Newark policemen to form an alli-
ance with bandits for the plundering
of homes and business houses have
extended to the Essex county peni-
Tertiary at Caldwell, according to the
authorities.
A guard at the penitentiary was
brought to Newark yesterday and
questioned at length by Captain T.
e. Brex, chief of detectives. Captain
Brex refused to make known the
mans name, but said he denied all
connection with the policemen and
gangsters under investigation. In
view of the question of admissability
of some of the evidence against him,
no charges have been preferred as
yet, the detective captain said.
Mrs. Theodore Sohaeffer, wife Of
Patrolman Schaeffer held in connec-
ton with the attempted robbery of
the Bernstein furniture warehouse
last Friday. in which the police al
lege Patrolman Peter Bederski
shot and suffered wounds which later
caused his death, was examined by
Captain Brex last night. She said,
according to the police, that a peni-
tertiary guard informed her that au-
tomobile tires stolen from the United
States Tire & Rubber Company ant
stored in a garage in the real of the
Schaeffer home, were to be carted
away Monday night. 1t was through
Mrs. Schaeffer's statement that the
penitentiary angle of the case was
disclosed, the police say .
Four men were arrested early
Tuesday morning when they came
with a truck to cart away the tires,
which were piled up in an auto
driveway along side of the Schaeffer
home. The tires were taken to po-
lice headquarters and Schaeffer la
ter confessed, the police say, they
were stolen from the United States
Tire Company warehouse.
The police investigation since last
Friday has established. Captain Brex
the existence Of an organiza-
ton which included two policemen,
Bederski and Schaeffer, and eleven
others. All but two CT these men
been picked up, the police say.
They are still searching for Adam
Dresch, a former policeman, and an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
SHORT TERM
BONDS OPPOSED
Senator Person Does Not Ap-
prove of Plan of Highway
CommiSsion-ExplainS

TRENTON, May 16-State Sena-
tor Arthur N. Pierson, of Uni IN,
financial expert of the New Jersey
legislature. is opposed to the plan
of the State Highway Commission
to issue short instead of long term
bonds for roads and bridges OF the
highway system.
The State House Commission has
decided to issue tel year bonds for
road and fifteen year bonds for
bridges. The maximum permitted
bonds and thirty years for bridge
securities.
The short term plan for financing
New Jerseys great highway devel-
opment is bad both from an C
nomic and administrative viewpoint,
said Senator Pierson. The fact Is
that the interest cost of the long
term plan is $12.750.000 more than
tho short term plan. but this is only
one side of the story" said Mr..
Pierson.
THE purpose of the bond act with
the long term plan was MANIFOLD.
1t was not alone to furnish capital
for completing the present highway
system to distribute the cost to the
taxpayers of the generations that re-
CelVe the DeHeIllSI Dut was ue|eiopeu
to establish a far reaching financial
policy that will as we'll comprehend
future requirements accomplishing
it all without further bond issues or
increasing the mill tax" Mr.. Pierson
said the sinking fund commissioners
will have greater difficulty in find
ing as profitable investment for their
funds over the short term period as
they would owe the longer term per-
iod, IS it is well known that during
a part of the first and a part Of the
last yea of the sinking fund, the
earnings are not as great as interme-
diate years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Rev. and Mrs. A. l.. KreyIing
Given Pleasant Surprise

A pleasant surprise was given Rev.
and Mrs. A. L. Kreyling at their
home in Fords last night by the
Ladies' Auxiliary of Our Saviours Lu-
theran Church of Perth Amboy.
Rev. KreyIing was presented with a
library table and Mrs. Kreyling with
a large fern, both Of which were
greatly appreciated. During the eve
ming a talk was given by Rev. Krey-
ling followed by remarks from diff
'erent member Of the auxiliary. At
4 late hour refreshments were serv-
ed.
Among those present were: Mrs. c.
Henry, Mrs. j.. Brown, Mrs. A. C.
Eoyen. Mrs. C. Hoyer. Mrs. C.
Johansen. Mrs. r. Won Daggenhau-
sen. M:s. F. Koyen, Mrs. N, Skov.
Mrs. P. Luckhurst, Mrs. A. Dahl.
Mrs. A. Koyen, Mrs. j. Smith, Miss
Christina Nielsen. Miss Mary Nielsen.
Mrs. G. Bjornsen, Rev. and Mrs. A.
L. kreyling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
WOODBRIDGE

Mrs. olin Bradford spent yester-
day in New York.
Tonight the Eastern Star will hold
a benefit dance in the high school
auditorium. The Elite orchestra
of New York city will furnish the
music. Several novelty dances have
been arranged. Mrs. Walter eager
is tha chairman.
Friday night the Senior class VIII
hold a benefit dance in the high
school to add funds to their Wash
ington trip. The Society %Syncopa-
tors will furnish the music.
Tho play 30 successfully given in
the high school by the combined
societies of st. James church will he
repeated for the benefit of the Me-
mortal Day fund on April %. A
COOL play with an excellent cast for
a worthy cause should insure a full
house with standing room at a
premium.
The ladies' of the CONGREGATIONAL
church will hold a rummage sale ia
Mrs. w. A. Osborn's garage tomor-
row from nine to i've O'Clock. Ex-
cellent bargains will be offered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
CIRCUS
PLEASES MANY
Thousands of Young and Old
"Fans" Enjoy Sells FIoto
Performances Here

Tie "Sels-Floto" circus which
played this city yesterday went
away leaving a fine reputation be-
hind them and from the reports
giveI. by those who attended the
performance the show made sucn
an impression that another visit to
this city probably next year Ill be
looked forward to with much de-
light.
Everything about the circus was
spick and span and new. The uni
forms and costumes worn by the
various performers were the subject
OF much favorable comment. The
music was exceptionally fine and the
mary features OF the show. not only
also In the side shows and animal
tent delighted the large audiences
which were present both at the af-
ternoon and evening performances.
II. spite of the fact that the
clouds appeared Is If they would
open up at any time and let forth
their downpour of rain, and that
the night was damp, foggy and gem
orally disagreeable. the circus
grounds were crowded at all times.
and the main tent well filed long
DeIOrS IHo LlHl0 lOT LH0 SHOW 10
beginA
Not a minute of the entire show
dragged for the 5000 people seated
in the big tent as the three rings,
two stages and an aerial maze kept
them busy looking in order not to
miss a single feature of the long pro-
gram. The riding, aerial acts and
clowns kept the audience either in q
state of hysteria or else clingtng to
their seats while watching the Won
derful feats done at the top Of the
big tent.
1t was but a short time after the
audience had left the G. Pardee lot,
where the show held forth, before it
had been again packed up, loaded
or the cars and started on its way to
Elizabeth, where 1T is showing today.
From the reception given the Sells
Fioto circus in this city yesterday it
is likely that other %circuses will visit
the city before the season has come
to a close.
Employees at the circus maintained
perfect order and everyone was
treated with the utmost courtesy.
Contrary to usual circus days, no re-
ports of disorder were reported to
the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
EXHUME BOD|ESk
Of CRE|CHTONS
viii Perform Autopsy Upon
Bodies of Couple-Sus-
pect Poisoning

NEWARK, May 16. - The bodiJs
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter CreightR.
who are suspected of having died "
poisoning, were to be exhumed TINS
morning, following the signing Of an
order for the action yesterday by
Judge Caffrey. Six grave diggers
were at work on the concrete vault
ed Graves in Paramount cemetery.
while a representative Of Mr., and
Mrs. John Creighton, in jail or an
Indictment charging murder by poi
soning of'the latter's 18 year old
brother, Charles Raymond Avery,
was present at the disintermentA
Following the death of AveryA an
anonymous letter intimating that
and Mrs. Walter Creighton dad
by poisoning was received by the a.
thorities, who took the action to
hume the bodies. ~
An autopsy will be performed Of
the bodies of the elder Creightons By
County Physician Warren, which il
expected to be completed today.
County chemist DIR. Albert Edel will
make an analysis of the vital organs
for trace of poison, which analysis ID
expected to take ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Creighton died Sept,
20, 1921 and Dec. /, 1922, respective
ly.
The motive for Staying Avery, IL
has been indicated by authorities,
probably was 81, 0 life insurance
which Avery carried with his sister
as beneficiary.
Former Judge James w. Mccarthy
of Hudson county, counsel forvMr
and Mrs. John Creighton, chafrged
with the murder of Mrs. Creighton's
brother, Charles R. Avery, by the ad.
ministration of arsenic, will have the
assistance of nationally known ply
sicians and chemists in checking up
on the examination Of the two bod.
les exhumed today. DIR. Arthur p.
Hasking, Assistant Hudson county
physician and DR.. A. o. Getler, toxi-
cologist, professor of chemistry at
New York University Medical
School, with headquarters at Belle
vue hospital, will receive a portion
of the organs and will conduct indie
pendent examinations on behalf Of
the accused couple.
Up to date, Mr.. Mccarthy declaFed
today, the case against the Crefgh-
tons rests solely upon the fact1khat
young Avery died of arsenic poisCn-
ing and his sister was the beneficiary
under a life insurance policy carried
by him. He expressed confidence Of
being able to get an acquittal for
the young couple.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Mrs. WfTIiamH. BaWden
Speaks Al Luncheon
Woman'S Guild
Holds Rug Party

The Woman's Guild of the Work.
er's Cooperative Society held the r
rug party at the home of Mrs.
George Therkelson in Pearl street
last night. Plans were completed fot
their second card party which will
be held in Odd Fellows hall in
Smith street next Monday night.
Pinochle, five hundred and the pea
nut lab will be the games in play.
Refreshments will be served. Miss
Cecilia Horowitz is chairman OF ar
rangements, assisted by Mrs. Petry.
Mrs. Zimmerman. Miss Cora De
Rusha, Miss Edna Nelson and Miss
Esther Nelson. Tickets may he
procured from any member of the
club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Wife of Former Local Bap-
fist Minister Talks at Mis-
sionary Society Event

TIE Womans Missionary. Society
of the First Baptist church held a
most successful covered dish lunch
con in the lecture room of the
church yesterday afternoon. The
guests of honor of the afternoon were
Mrs w. II. Bawden. of Elizabeth;
Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall, of Airing
Ion, Mass; and Mrs. Adrian Lyon.
Mrs. w. H. Bawden gave a most
interesting talk on THE Trend of the
Races" 1t was decided by the Soc
iety to send a girl to Mortified
Seminary for the summer course.
Miss Marguerite Douglas, accom-
panied by Miss Lucy H. Bernard,
gram with "At Dawning." Mrs. Rob-
ert McHose. was chairman of ar
engagements and was assisted by
Mrs. Langstaff. Mrs. Hull and Mrs.
Harry Dave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Elaborate Plans for
Banquet Next Week

The Catholic Daughters of Ameri-
ca are making elaborate prepara-
tons for their banquet which will
be held in the New Packer House
in Smith street next Wednesday,.
Reservations should be made as soon
as possible to Mrs. John Delaney.
chairman, or any member of her
committee consisting of Mrs. John
Rodecker. Mrs. Thomas christopher,
Mrs. John Huff, Mrs. John A. Beatty,
Mrs. NJ. O'Hara, Mrs. j. Seguine,
Mrs. Richard F. White, Mrs. John
Murray. Mrs. George Mullen, Mrs.
Katherine Clapsadell, Mrs. NJ. Dona-
hue. Mrs. John Pavese and Miss
Blanche VanSyckle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
EIks Dance May 29

given in the Elks home in Madison
avenue, on Tuesday, May 30, under
the direction of the local order of
Elks. Excellent music has been Sc
cured for the occasion and many
novel features new to the city are
being arranged by the committee IN
charge, which consists OF Frank Sci
both, chairman, Charles Sykes, Geo.
st. Andrassy and M. Altman. Club
members and their friends are cord
tally invited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
PERSONAL

Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall, OF Ar
lington, Mass. is spending some time
with friends in this city.
Mrs. Edwin Dominick. Of Mata-
wan, was the giest OF Miss Elsie
Bernard. of Market street. last night.
Mrs. Milton M. Marshall, of Au-
burn. N. Y, Is spending several
weeks with Mrs. Ludwig Wolff. OF
Water street.
Mrs. j.. Lester squires, Of Old
Bridge, was rho guest OF friends in
thls city, yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
ELKS BEEFSTEAK DINNER
IN HOME TOMORROW NIGHT

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for a beefsteak dinner to be
givei. at the Elks Club house in
Madison avenue tomorrow night.
This event was arranged by the
entertainment committee of which
Frank Seiboth is chairman, work
tee in charge of the local Elks
bowling league.
Mayor William c. Wilson is
scheduled to be in attendance TO
present prizes to the winners VI
various events in the league which
was brought to a finish about a
month ago. The Jersey City police
quartet will be in attendance and
there will also be three other acts
of entertainment on the program.
The dinner is scheduled to get under
way at s o'clock and is for the
members of the local lodge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Dublin GIee Club
Plans Annual Dance

The Dublin Glee Club will hold
their third annual dance in the new
auditorium in New Brunswick ave-
on Tuesday. May 30. The Royal
Serenaders will furnish the music for
the dancing. A high class entertain
ment will be offered during the even
ing and many prizes awarded includ-
ing one for the club having the
most members present and a prize
waltz. Tickets are out and may be
procured from any member OF the
club or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Holy Cross Rummage Sale

Members of the Holy Cross Epis-
copal church will hold a rummage
sale at the Community House in
tombstone street next Wednesday.
Many articles of clothing, furniture.
etc., will be found on sale. Members
of the Girls Friendly Society of the
Holy Cross Episcopal church will
hold a party in the church Saturday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Cafeteria Supper June 6

The woman's Guild of St. Peters
church will hold a cafeteria supper
in the Parish house, in Rector ST.,
on June 6. The committee In charge
will be announced later. Tickets will
be out in a few days and may be
procured from any member of the
society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
OBITUARY

Six sons acted as pail bearers at
the funeral of Mrs. Louvenia Wilson,
colored, wife of Alexander Wilson
held yesterday afternoon from the
Second Baptist church in Gordon
street. Rev. Mr.. Goodwin. pastor Of
the A. M. r. Zion church officiated
at the service which was largely at
tended by friends and relatives. The
interment was in the Alpine ceme-
terry. Mrs. Wilson, who was an ar
dent church worker of the city, died
at her home 70 DeKalb avenue Sat-
urday after a brief illness. Besides
her husband she is survived by seven
sons and four daughters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Verdict For Metzendorf

NEW BRUNSWICK. May 1e-At
the direction of Judge Frank T..
Lloyd in the circuit court yesterday
the jury rendered a verdict tori
$671.15 to David Metzendorf. tradingi
as Metzendorf Bros & Co., of PERTH
Amboy against Giuseppe Faraciy
The amount Is said to be due on a
book account.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Rosary Rummage Sale

The Rosary Society ig holding a
rummage sale in the Belikove build
ing at ASP State street all this week.
Anyone having articles of clothing
for this sale should notify Mrs. JOS
eph VanSyck1e Of Fayette street and
she will arrange for transportation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Auxiliary Meets

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Simpson
NJ. Z. church will hold their regular
meeting tomorrow afternoon at the
parsonage in High street at $3.50
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Real Estate Sales

The following real estate sale has
been reported today by N. Adolf
Nielsen:
Viggo Rabeck has sold a cottage
formerly owned by Thomas Jensen,
on Third street, Fords, to Leo Brod-
neck. The purchase price was about
$2,850. Mr.. Brodneck, it is said,
will occupy the house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Ladies' Aid to Meet

The Ladies Aid Society of Swedish
Congregational church will hold
their regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. Olsen, 46 State street, to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Meetinu Toniqht

The Girls Progressive Club viii
meet at the nome OF Miss Anna
Brinsko. in Broad street. tonight at
! o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-16
Announce Engagement

Mrs. Edward B~loodgood, Of South
Amboy, announces the engagement
of her daughter, Clara. 10 william
F. Clayton. of Did Bridge.