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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
WOODBRIDGE BROTHERHOOD
At SUCCESSFUL EVENT

WOODBRIDGE. May 1.-The
Mems Brotherhood enjoyed their
regular monthly supper at the
Presbyterian church last night.
The rooms were tastefully deco
rated with American flags and the
tables with spring flowers and can
dies with closed shades bade a most
attractive appearance.
One hundred and two men were
seated at the long tables and the
high school orchestra of ten pieces
furnished numerous pleasing selec-
tons. Roland Formadoni Mayed a
violin solo and Miss Anna c. Fra
ger sang.
The speaker Of the evening was
DR.. Shirk, the new chaplain at the
Railway Reformatory. His subject
being "Ouf Boys"
John McAuslan. president of the
Brotherhood, presided and the en-
| tertainment was in charge of A. II,
Bowers. captain OF the team by
| whom last nights entertainment
was arranged. The supper was
served by Mrs. Stenhen Wyld. chair
man; Mrs. J. E. Breckenridge. Mrs.
s. B. Brewster. Mrs. G.. Il. Brewster.
Mrs. w. II. Prall. Miss Laura Cut
ter, Mrs. J. II. Thayer Martin. Mrs
A. T, Randolph. Mrs. S. d. Dema-
rest. Mrs. L. V. Buschman, Mrs.
William Rowe. Mrs. A. H. Bowers.
Mrs. Adam Huger, Miss Grace HUI
Der and Mrs. Walter War;.
The affair was a great success in
every way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
new RECRUITS ADDED TO
EAGLE BOAT CREW

The regular drill and meeting of
the officers and men of the Eagle
4S was held last night on board
the u. s. 7. S. Newton, at which
time several new recruits were re-
ceived and given medical examina-
lions. These new men and anyone
enlisting in the Third Battalion
Naval Militia during the month OF
May will be eligible to weekly
cruises and the two-week trip on
board the Eagle 49 curing the sum-
mer months.
Forty pieces of musical instru-
ments have arrived on hoard and the
members of the band consisting or
ten men will practice weekly. a
competent instructor will teach the
beginners, assisted by the ten men
who are musicians. 1t is expected
that the band will be in readiness
and will participate in the Memorial
Day parade.
II was announced last night that
four new cutters were received by
the local battalion, one OF whlcn
will be sent to New Brunswick n
another to Keyport. The other two
will be used for racing and teacn-
ing the men the use of small a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
BRUNSWICK AVE.
WORK At ONCE
East Jersey Bridge Company
to Start Paving Work
Without Delay

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL. -
The East Jersey bridge company
have arranged to start construction
work without delay on the New
Brunswick avenue, Perth Amboy
paving job according to a letter be-
for board of freeholders yesterday
have been held UP by the failure of
the county to present their contract
for signatures.
The concrete paving job was
awarded to the Perth Amboy con
tractors with the understanding that
they would start work within ten
days from the signing of the con-
tract, in view of the fact that it was
the desire of the county body to re-
build the road without delay, as the
present road is nearly impossible.
The county fathers expressed sur
prise that the contract had not been
signed and instructed County Solicit
tor Frederick F. Richardson to pre-
pare the documents at once and SUBJ
nit them to the contractor for sig
nature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
WEATHER !
FOR THE K. Of c.
Great Attendance Last Night
Larger Crowd Expected
at Circus Tonight

Favorable weather conditions
promised for today and tomorrow is
expected to boost the crowds both
at the matinee and night perform
ances at the knights of Columbus
circus on the vacant lot opposite the
post office at Maple and Jefferson
streets. There was a coed atten-
dance last night and the large audi
ence went away well pleased with
the performance given by the artists
connected with the show. The e.
tire program went through without
a hitch and in spite of the cold the
seats were all well filled at the right
performance. There will be a mat
inee this afternoon al 2:60 o'clock
and another tomorrow afternoon at
the same time, together with the two
night performances tonight and to-
morrow.
The show which has been exhibit
ing on the ground since Monday
night will come to u close tomorrow
night with the awarding of the
Dodge touring a 10 the holder OF
the lucky door number There is ex-
pected to be a record crowd not only
tomorrow night when the automo-
bile Is given away but tonight as
well when the performers in the
swenty-four acts given will endeavor
to be at their best following the
IRENE cold of the past few days,
which greatly hampcred them in do
Ing as we'll as under other favorable
circumstances If the weather had
been warm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11

Tomorrow morning will mark the
opening of an up-to-date women's
and misses ready-to-wear shop, car
rying a full line of women's apparel
reasonably priced and dressy in
every sense of the word. at 141
Smith street, under the management
of Paul Rappaport, the we'll known
"Rappy."
Mr.. Rappaport, who has worked
in this city for eight years in the
same line of work, has studied the
styles of women's wearing apparel
and has decided to give the people
of Perth Amboy and vicinity a treat
of real fashion collections, claimed
by him to be unequaled in this city.
Besides having an unusual knowl-
edge of women's apparel "Rappy"
has secured the service of eight
women we'll versed in up-to,date
fashions and educated in every line
of latest styles.
"Rappy's" place of business Is sit
uated at 141 Smith street, between
State and Hobart streets, The store
is big, roomy and neatly arranged
in addition to a beautiful French
grey interior decoration. A large
ladies' rest room also comprises the
interior.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
ONE DEAD, TWO
HURT IN CRASH
Excessive Booze and Speed
Blamed for Motor Accident
Near Kingston

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL
Excessive booze drinking and speed
has landed one man in the morgue
and two seriously injured In the hos
pital. According to the report to
the authorities a Ford touring car
on its way to Trenton from New
Brunswick hit the rear OF a motor
truck parked neal Kingston, causing
the automobile to turn over, killing
Calvin Maple, of Trenton. almost IN
stantly, badly injuring the two others
in the car, Fred Duncan and Henry
Duncan. both of Trenton.
The fatal car was going at a high
rate of speed according to people
who live in the vicinity of the acci-
dent. After the accident the men
were removed to the Princeton hos-
pital where Coroner Hubbard imme-
diately was dispatched to make an
investigation. Coroner Hubbard said
this morning that the condition of
the men. due to the heavy drinking,
was such that he could learn little
from them. Chief of County Detec-
tives Ferd A. David left for Prince
ton today to make a further investi-
cation.
The truck owned by the Adelphia
Freight Corporation of Philadelphia
and driven by Tony Gambonia was
allowed to proceed for Philadelphia
since it vas shown that the vehicle
was properly equipped with rear
lights.
The trio are said to have been
drinking in New Brunswick and were
on their way home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
'Iay at Baptist
church is Success

A capacity audience witnessed the
1.-THE District Skool," which
fas given in the auditorium of the
BAPTIST church in Madison avenue
lst night, under the direction Of the
shristian Endeavor society. Over
100 was realized. which will be de-
oted towards the society's pledge
} the building fund.
Joseph Walker most humorously
ortrayed the character Of a school
raster of the early seventies. His
naint costume and unique manner
ms kept the audience in q, continu-
d state of hilarity. The success Of
be play is due in no small measure
) Miss Florence feathers who be-
ldes playing her role of Judith
~Loneysuckle assumed the RESPONSE
ility of coaching the cast and d.
Getting the play.
The com ittee in charge of ar
angments consisted Of Misses Lucy
lernard, Marguerite Douglas, Victor
lain and Morford Greer. This play
) the first Of a series OF activities
:. nned by this society, which will
. given in the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
COUNTY COURT SUSTAINED

TRENTON, May 11.-An $4,000
verdict awarded in the Hudson Cir
cult to Anthony Schreiner, of 800
Kerrigan avenue, West Hoboken, and
later sustained by the supreme court
against the Delaware g. Lackawanna.
Railroad Company and the Efficient
Transportation Company, was af-
firmed yesterday by the court of err
roRs and appeals. The verdict was
the result of an action to recover
damages for the death of Frank l..
~Schreiner, who vas killed by a truck,
while he was a passenger on a fer
ry boat Of the railroad company,
The Middlesex circuit was sustain
ed by the court OF errors in holding
that the First National Bank of Mil
town was within its rights in taking
possession of an automobile belong
ing to Jerome b. ,Chaffee, Of 203
West 111th street, New York City.
The Thayer Mercantile Company,
Inc, of New York. sold the car to
Chaffee under a conditional sales
agreement whereby title to the car
rested in the New York concern.
Chaffee took the al to Midtown, and
subsequently the bank attached it.
The Thayer company brought suit
against the bank.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Society, With Mrs. Charles
White as Chairman, Scores
Another Pleasing Success

Another large crowd attended the
card party held under the direction
OF Inc Rosary Society, in ST. Aiary's
hall, last night. Mrs. Charles White
was chairman of the affair. Bridge,
Hve hundred, pinocliie, euchre and
the peanut jab were the games in
play. Miss Veronica McKinnon was
awarded the hand macs centerpiece,
Mrs. Catherine Clapsadell was a.
warded the hand made scarf and the
cake was won b. Mrs. William Jones.
The non-player'g prizes were award
ed TO Miss Ruth White, iced tea
glasses; Miss GenevieYe White, pill
low cases; Miss Eileen Mullen, hand
kerchiefs; Mrs. Charles Glassett,
scarf; Mrs. Harry Stein, cut glass
slive dish; Mrs. Cottreil, china
nappy.
The prizes in the different games
Fere awarded as follows;
Euchre: Mrs. J. DAILY. water pitch
n and glasses; Mrs. Mack, ice cream
net; Mrs. James Carr. pillow cases;
Peanut Jab: Mrs. Charles Quinn,
aand made towels; Mrs. Jack Mar
in, luncheon cloth; Mrs. James
smith. luncheon cloth
Five hundred: Mrs. Catherine
SlapsadeIl, coral beads; Mrs. Peter
Yam SICKLE, hand mace glass towels;
Mrs. John Beatty, silk hose; Mrs.
George Rivas, necklace; Mrs. Jo~
Isph Hartung, linen roll; Mrs. p.
Howard, pocket book; Miss Gather
ne O'Brien, towel; Mrs. Z. W. Pol
ock, basket; Eugene j. Mullen,
lcarf; Mrs. william Hoffner, linen
oil; and Mrs. Thomas Ford, apron.
Pinochle: Mrs. Brecken, hand
made buffet set; Mrs. NJ. Seaman,
,yrex baking dish; Mis- Margaret
Reid, scarf; Mrs. Fl. Eyerkuss, one
lollar; f. owen. canister set; Mrs.
1esserich, salad bowl; A, Hansen,
.oIlar and cuffs and Mrs. w. Cook,
ilk hose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
To INSTITUTE
D'M0LAY ORDER
Big Event for Boys Whose
Fathers Are MaSonS Here
Tomorrow Night

The institution of Lincoln Chapter,
Order of DeMolay, which organiza-
ton is composed of boys whose
fathers are members of the Masonic
fraternity, will take place tomorrow
night at the auditorium of the Perth
Amboy high school at q ceremonial
to start at 1880 o'clock. All Master
Masons in good standing are espe-
ciaily invited to be present to wit
ness the institution of the new order
in this city and this is expected to
bring together many members of the
order not only from this city, but
Woodbridge, South Amboy, Metuch-
en- and Tottenville, where members
of the new chapter come from. State
Deputy Ernest A. Reed, of Newark,
will preside at the opening after
which he will turn the meeting over
to Essex Chapter of Newark who will
have charge of the initiatory and
degree work.
Lincoln Chapter will start out with
a membership of ninety-two boys,
eighty of whom are boys new In the
organization and twelve boys of this
city who Joined Essex Chapter in
Newark. Essex Chapter is coming
here with a delegation of about $50
boys together with its drill corps,
band and choir. State Scribe Louis
Ronnell of Newark, Chairman Will
son of the Monmouth Chapter Ad-
visory Board of Long Branch, Chair
man Henry Frey of Essex Chapter
Advisory Board, and State Deputy
Albert Leon of this city will be
among the state officers at the meet
ing. Besides these there will be
Branch present.
delegations from Lakewood and Long
The institution of the new chapter
OF the DeMolay in this city tomor-
row night is another step in the di-
rection of making better boys, better
men and better citizens in the COM
munity.
The organization had its origin in
the west about four years ago when
a group of boys started a chapter in
Kansas City and within two years
Tina it grew to a membership of
900. Since that time the menu
bership has grown to more than
200, 900 throughout the entire coun-
try. 1t is open to all nationalities.
Jew and Gentle alike, and It is nom
.sectarian in character. There are
two degrees in the order including
tn initiatory and the de Moley.
The members of the advisory
council of the new chapter includes
it's members: Harry L. Com
ings, chairman; l.. B. Smith. secre-
tary; j. G. Divine. treasurer; ID. 2.
Eugene NJ. Clark, Max
.urtzel., Harry K. Golenbock. Benia
min Goldberger and c. K. Kalquist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
G. 0, P. WOMEN OPEN
SPRING CONFERENCE

ATLANTIC CITY, May 1.-THE
New Jersey Women's Republican
Club opened its spring conference
here this morning with a meeting Of
the board of governors, which was
presided over by Mrs. Lillian Feick-
ert, OF. Plainfield, who is president
of the organization.
The convention will officially open
this afternoon when a discussion by
the 500 delegates on what Shall be
Our Legislative and Campaign Policy
This Year?" will be held by the wo-
men. 1t Is intended to decide If the
ONE voters shall have a legisla-
tive program and whether it shall
be made a part of the state platform
or a matter of individual pledges
from candidates for the legislature
At the evening session there will
be an informal reception and ad-
dresses by u. S. Senator Walter L.
Edge. Judge Harold B. Wells, of
Burlington county, and Walter Kidde
n of the Republican members of
the recently appointed highway COM
mission.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
USE JIMMY To BREAK
INTO SMITH ST. STORE

A brace, bit and jimmy were used
to gain entrance to the j. G. Nc
Crory Five and Ten Cent Store on
Smith street some time last night or
this morning. Pals, rubber heels
and similar articles valued between
IS and SO were taken.
The robbery was discovered at
6:15 o'clock this morning and Lieu
tenant William Calvin detailed Ser
geant Frank Kasprzak and Officer
Emil Koyen to the store. They were
joined by Officer Anton Thullesen in
conducting an Investigation. 1t was
found that the thief or thieves had
cut a hole in the rear door large
enough for a hand to be placed in
side and the door opened.
The loot missing satisfies the IL
thorities that the robbery was the
work of youngsters but the manner
in which entrance was gained would
indicate that they r clever in this
part of the work. Lieutenant De-
tectives Joseph Gutowski and John
Huff are working on the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Another Large Crowd
AT Rosary Card Party
Parent Teachers
Meet in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, May LITTLE
| annual meeting of the Barron Ave
nue. Parent-Teacher Association was
held Yesterday afternoon. Mrs. .. a
deRussy was reelected as president
Of the association, l.. w. Woodward
as frst vice president, Mrs. {. Il.
Chase as second vice president, Mrs.
Richard Grace as treasurer and Miss
Mary Beatty Is secretary. Mrs. A.
r. Lance presided during the cleo
ton, Mrs. Paul K~ingbury reading
the report of the nominating COM
mittee in the absence Of the chair
man, Mrs. E. II. Boynton.
The report of the food sale held
last week, of which Mrs. I. T. Spen-
Ger was chairman. gave $a4.S5 to
date with several dollars more prom
ised. 1t is hoped this amount will
reach $50.
II was voted to give the magazines
to the high school pupils again this
e also to include the eighth grade
classes, the selection of same to be
in the hands of the executive COM
mittee. The amount not to exceed
$40.
Mrs. Stephen Wyld gave an excel
lent report of the national conven-
ton at Louisville, the playing of MY
Old Kentucky Home" by Miss Doro-
thy Terhune adding to the effect OF
the report by taking Mrs. Wgld's
hearers to the scene of the conven-
ton. Her report was most inspiring.
The report of Mrs. A. L. Huber
and Mrs. deRussy was given of the
Middlesex County Council meeting
and Mrs. deRussy also reported upon
the Union County Council meeting
at Railway on Wednesday.
The resolution sent by Mrs. A. j..
Gardner of Fords in regard to the
retention of the property at Metuch-
en- as a county park for the young
people for a camping site was en-
dorsed.
A donation of $40 will be sent to
County superintendent Willis for
medals for the county field day to
be held on June s.
The president outlined a plan for
next year by which the Senior, Jun
Tor, Sophomore, Freshmen and
eighth grade classes might each pro-
vide a program. The class having
the greater number of parents mem
bers of the association to receive a
prize of IS.
Tea was served at the close of the
meeting by three of the high. school
girls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
RAILROAD employees
TO SEEK HIGHER PAY

CHICAGO, May 11;--Indications
of a concerted moES among certain
classes of railroad employees for in
creases in wages, are seen in the
cases already filed before the United
States Railroad Labor Board and re-
ports of negotiations pending with
various carriers.
Four carriers granted increases
yesterday, reports stated. embracing
shopmen on the Nashville, Chattan-
ooga & st. Louis Railway, shop crafts
and clerks OF the Pennsylvania
System, maintenance of way employ
es of the Great Northern Railway,
and maintenance of way men Of the
Chicago e. Alton Railroad.
The increase to shopmen on the
Nashville, Chattanooga e. st. Louis
Railway was two and three cents an
hour, affecting about 1000 men.
While the Pennsylvania System in
creases for its clerks and shop crafts
announced as three to seven and one
half per cent, became known in
Trenton, N. j., it was understood
to apply to those groups over the
entire system, retroactive to May 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Is Awarded Damages

NEW BRUNSWICK. May IL
Jacob Crakhuff, of New Brunswick,
was awarded a judgment of $500 by
a jury before Judge Frank T. Lloyd
in the circuit, court here for the loss
of his right eye, caused by a stray
shot from a gun fired by Thomas
OiRourke.
The testimony brought put that
on the opening day of the shooting
season, November 10, 1919, Crak-
huff and O'Rourke went hunting for
for rabbits, that O'Rourke shot at a
rabbit while part of the load hit a
pipe nearby and caused O'Rourke's'
injury. The original suit for dam
ages was for $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
HARVEY KNOWS NOTHING
OF REPORTED RESIGNATION

NEW YORK, May 11.-(By The
Associated Press)-George Harvey,
American ambassador to Great Brit
ain, declared upon his arrival on
the George washington today that
he knew nothing about reports that
he had resigned, or planned to re-
sign in order to direct a campaign
for the denomination and reelection
of President Harding.
The ambassador declared he saw
no reason for affirming or denying
the reports concerning his resigna-
ton.
"Of course, 1 expect to resign
some day." he said. Every ambas-
sador to the court of st. James, with
one exception, has resigned-and he
died. But when l will resign, l do
not know"
Colonel Harvey said he had ac-
cepted an invitation to sail back to
England on July 4, on the maiden
trip of the reconditioned steamer,
Leviathan.
Told of reports that he was to have
q place in President Harding's cabi-
net IL he were reelected in 1924,
Mr.. Harvey smiled and said they
were interesting If true"
Asked for comment on the resolu-
tons recently adopted by the New
York and Massachusetts legislatures
calling for his return on the ground
that he was pro-British, Colonel
Harvey said:
"As far as my pro-English sentl-
ments are concerned ] am an Ameri-
can. but l am not a damned fool"
He smiled when he was asked
arbothop ha n1ovnnaA IN raUiUo Ha r.
yey's Weekly for the presidential
campaign Of 1924, and said, 81
haven't engaged a printer yet"
Colonel Harvey saio his present
VISIT was his first leave of absence
in two years. He was in the United
States about a month ago, but came
that time on official business, and
was obliged to hurry back.
Conditions in England, the am
bassador said, are improving rapid
ly. The economic situation is much
better and credit has been re-estab-
lished as a result of the adjustment
of the war debt to the United States,
he said. Unemployment Is decreas-
ing at the rate of 10000 a week
and there are only 100000 unem-
ployed left in England,
The unemployment, he said, had
Deen n OF the CHlel CduoSo VI liS
great British emigration to the
United States, many Of the emigrants
being farmers attracted by the high
wages paid for farm labor in this
country. The recent farm workers
strike in E gland, he said was called
to obtain a 25 shilling weekly wage,
which just about corresponded with
the American scale for farm labor.
British f~inanciers hoped soon to re-
establish the parity of the sterling
pound, Colonel Harvey added.
The Ambassador denounced talk
of British hatred for the United
States as "preposterous," declaring
the sentiment in England for the
United States was more friendly than
it ever had been before. He de-
clined to discuss British politics. or
World Court and League of Nations
issues.
David Lloyd George, former
British Premier, plans to come to
America in the autumn, Colonel
Harvey said. Lord Birkenhead is
coming over in August to address the
Political Institute at Williams Col
lege.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Misses CroWelI
Entertain Friends

Misses Margaret and Beatrice
CroweIl, of High street, entertained
at a card party and dance last night
High score for the evening was made
by Miss Muriel Haney, Maurice Pot
ter and Miss Gladys Crowell.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Crowell, Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
Potter, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Crowell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Angus MacLachlan,
Misses Elsie Bernard, Elsie, Evelyn
and Gladys Crowell. Muriel Haney,
Horace crowell and Ira Grouse, OF
this city, August Greiner, of Woods
bridge, Mrs. Harry Pittinger, OF
PHILADELPHIA, and D. Williams oil
Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Eight Denosit Wired

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE Great
Falls National bank of Montana, it
was learned today has wired a de-
post of 100000 to the Hartman
National bank of this city for the
account of Jack Dempsey as an in
itiaI payment on the 100000 which
the worlds heavyweight champion
is to receive for his bout with Tom
Gibbons in Shelby. Montana, July 4.
Tho champion has deposited $4,000
with the Hartman National bank
as /. forfeit in Ease the contract is
uot carried out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-11
Miss Braun
Honored at Dinner

Miss Peggy Woolston, of Parlin,
save a farewell dinner party Tues
day night, at the home of Mrs. A. G.
Dunfee, in Parlin, in honor of Miss
Julia Braun, of Fords, whose mar
riage to Isadore Sass. of Elizabeth,
will take place shortly. Miss Braun,
has been in the employ of Albert
Leon for the past four years. Or
child and white was the color scheme
used in the decorations. Little bas-
kete Of cake were given as ia Jrs.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Fl. ].
Wurgler, and solos were given by
Miss Julia Braun and Miss Peggy
Woolston.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Dunfee, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ].
Wurgler and Junior, Miss Julia
Braun. Miss Marie Wilson, of Cam
den, Miss Grace Brown. of PhiladeI-
phia and Isadore Sass OF Elizabeth.