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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
COUNT
HAS BEEN BEGUN
Recount of New Brunswick
Polls Completed Yesterday
Afternoon by County Board

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. ~
The last Of the New Brunswick polls
were recounted yesterday afternoon
bv the county election board which
is endeavoring to decide whether
Klemmer Kalteissen, Democrat, or
]. Fred Orpen, Republican, was
elected to the board of freeholders
in November.
The third poll of the sixth WARD
originally gave William S. Dey, i09;
Orpen. 1876; Walter Quackenbush,
11G and Kalteissen, 235. The re-
count figures give Dey, los; Orpen,
1856; Quackenbush, 115; Kalteissen'
231. Two Republican and seven
Democratic votes were referred.
In the fourth poll of the sixth
ward Dey originally received III,
Orpen. 1874; Quackenbush, los, and
Kalteissen, 364. The recount gave
the Republicans the same number Of
votes as the original count but Kali
teissen received only 353 with ten
referred. The Republicans claimed
these Democratic votes would not be
allowed by the judge.
The first poll of Raritan township
was next counted. The original
count was: Dey, 1873; orpen, LAT;
Quackenbush, 1856; Kalteissen, III.
The recount gave Dey, 1879; orpen,
LAG; Quackenbush, 1874, and Kalteis-
sen, ia. One Republican and four
Democratic votes were referred.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
BIDS ON STATE BONDS

TRENTON, Dec. IA total of
IS, 900, 600 of highway bonds were
yesterday oversubscribed by about
fifty per cent when bids on the Sc
curities were received by the State
House commission. The bonds IRE
part Of the $40, GEO, 900 bonds to be
issued for state highways. Despite
the efforts Of the New Jersey Good
Roads Association, the bonds were
let on the short term" basis to save
millions in interest charges to the
tax payers.
The bonds let yesterday were divi-
ded into $1,000, 600 of bridge bonds
and $4,000, 900 in road bonds.
Ninety-seven bids were received on
the bridge bonds all the bids came
from banks within the state. the
largest offer for 1900, 0OO of the
securities from the Trust Company
of New Jersey, Jersey City.
The $4,000, 900 bridge bonds were
oversubscribed for a total of ST.
800, 900. The road bonds were also
oversubscribed, a total of S~4,151,000
in offers being received for the 49,
100000 issue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

The Christmas cheer was spread
throughout this city and vicinity
last night when a coupe automobile,
owned by the Willys-Knight Apto
Sales of 21S New Brunswick avenue,
toured the streets of the city deco
rated with 100 colored electric lights
and carrying a sign entitled 1.-The
knight Before Christmas
This unique feature was designed
by Louis Blum, local agent for the
Willys-Knight autos, and certainly
caused much amazement among the
shoppers who crowded the streets
and gazed in awe at the mechanical
Christmas tree. the car toured
through practically all of the main
streets here and then through South
Amboy and Fords.
Tonight the car will tour through
Keyport, Matawan, Red Bank, Lau-
Harbor aud several other
towns in Monmouth county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

Miss Kathryn Howell, of Rogers
Hall, is spending the Christmas hol-
idays with her mother, Mrs. Jeanne
Howell, of Madison emu
Miss Bertha Mcdowell, of Mt.
Ida's College in Newton. Mass, will
arrive home tomorrow to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Mcdowell, of
Gordon street.
James p. Haney. of Georgetown
University, is spending the holidays
at his home in Lewis street.
Miss Anita Pfeiffer, Of Rogers
Hall. is spending the holidays with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Pfeiffer, OF Market street.
Watson tombstone, of Troy, N. Y,
is spending some time with relatives
in this city.
Miss Betty Heishen, of New York,
is spending a week with Miss Mitzie
Kemeny, of High street.
Miss Marie Fritzinger, of Welles-
ley College, is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
II. Fritzinger, of Rector street.
Miss Dorothy Watson and Miss
Ethel David, of New Haven Normal
School Of Gymnastics, are spending
the holidays at their home in this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Carols TO be Sung at City Hall
Park on Christmas Eve
Other Big Events

Under the direction of the music
1apaftment of the Woman's Club,
With Mrs. Maxwell Mac Michael,
chairman, Christmas carols will be
sung in the city hall park on Christ
mas Eve at z o'clock. John j.
Quinn will lead the singing. The
carois will be flashed on a screen, in
order that everyone may join in
the Christmas spirit.
7rhe Christmas exercises for the
sfInDor department OF the First Pres
lTterlan Sunday school will be held
Ia the church auditorium tomorrow
night at 1880 o'clock. The chief
fe3tture of the program will consist
IL a dramatic presentation Eager
tfnart,'i a story of the Maturity, by
nsofnbcrs of the school. This pro-
gram Is being directed by Madame
tstll of this Drama League of New
York city. There will be no admis-
Son fee charged.
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the chapel the members of the pri-
mary and beginners depa ftments will
give their entertainment and receive
their gifts.
The second service on Sunday will
be the tree-lighting service at d
O'clock. There will be a special
sermon for the young people who
are away at school and college to
whom individual invitations have
been sent. At the conclusion of the
services inside the congregation will
assemble around the large Christmas
tree IL front Of the church and sing
as the lights are turned m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
HANSEN To FILE ANSWER
SOON IN COURT ACTION

Answer will be filed within the
next few days to the suit for $4,000
recently brought against Abel Han
sen, proprietor of the Fords Porce-
lain Works, by August Zeltman, a
former employe, who alleges that he
was discharged from the employ
ment of Mr.. Hansen on May Z, 1928.
The suit is based on a contract made
May /, 1917, for a period of ten years
at a salary of $1,000 per year.
Thomas Brown, representing Mr..
Hansen said today Zeltman has not
been discharged from the employ
ment of Mr.. Hansen, but left the
position claiming he was i'll. That
Mr.. Hansen still continued to pay
Zeltman after he left the employ
ment of the company and while en-
ployed gave Zeltman a $500 Christ
mas bonus and increased his salary
to $4,000 per year. That Mr.. Han
sen also continued to pay Mr.. Zelt-
mans salary after he had left his
employ and Mr.. Brown declared the
position is still open for Mr.. Zelt-
man If he returns.
Mr.. Brown said the answer would
point out that Hansen started BUSH
ness in the year 1905 and conducted
it successfully for three years be
fore Zeltman was employed by him.
Upon his employment Mr.. Hansen
entrusted Mr.. Zeltman with his Sc
cret formuaaes andin 1917, Mr.. Han
sen, according to Mr.. Brown, found
that Zeltman was about to change
his employment. At that time the
contract ON which Zeltman is suing
was drawn.
When he left Mr.. Hansen's en-
ployment, he did so against Mr.. Ham
esn's wishes and took with him, Mr..
Brown said, secret formulaes, to be
used in another business. Mr.. Brown
pointed to the fact that Mr.. Hansen
has very little trouble with his m
ployes even when other plants are
on strike.
The aid of federal and state courts
will be invoked, Mr.. Brown said,
IL necessary to keep Mr.. Zeltman
or any one else from using the for
mulaes which have been developed
through years of hard work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
%SaImagundi Has
Christmas Party

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 19.-The
Christmas meeting of the Salma-
gundi Society was held last night at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Thayer Martin, in Railway avenue.
Miss Susie Freeman was also q hos
tess.
The Martin home presented a
most festive appearance. Red crepe
paper, pictures of Santa Claus and
a Christmas tree brightly lighted
completed a most effective setting for
a real Christmas program, consisting
Of a piano Duet Largo" by Handel.
by Mrs. A. i. Randolph and Mrs. w.
A. Lockwood; carol, THE First
Noel" by the society; piano solo,
christmas" Mrs. w. A. Lockwood:
Carol, 80 Little Town of Bethle-
hem" by the society.
Then came q reading of the two
act play, THE Peabody Pew" by
Kate Douglas Wiggin. Mrs. I. IL.
Stryker. Mrs. S. b. Demarest, Mrs.
l.. w. Woodman, Mrs. ]. IL. Thayer
Martin, Mrs 1. T. Spencer, Miss Nit
tie f. Randolph, Miss Helen Pfeiffer,
Mrs. A. +. Randolph and Charles w.
Barnekov, Jr., taking part. The play
which is most humorous, was very
well read and the stage setting was
excellent. Mrs. Lockwood and Mrs.
Randolph then played "Barcarolle.'
from Tales of Hoffman," and the
last number was the carol. "Holy
Night
Tile usual exchange Of gifts was
effected through the medium oil
Santa Claus. The part was mos
fittingly taken by Lee w. Woodman
Refreshments were then served
The next meeting viii be on January
g.. when Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Wood
man will entertain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
ONE BANDIT DEAD, THREE
HELD IN NEWARK HOLD-UP

NEWARK, Dec. 19:-With one
bandit shot dead and his three al
legged confederates arrested, police
today had completed their roundup
OF men alleged to have been involved
in the daring holdup of a paymastter
for a New York concern here late
yesterday.
Three hours after his body had
been picked up, the dead man was
identified as John Boyle, known in
New York police circles as John
Sullivan. He had been shot above
the heart by Frank e. Dewey, pay
master for NJ. d. Mirskey & Com
pany of New York City. who was
carrying a $1,000 payroll to the
Newark Dress Company, a subsidiary
here. In Boyle's hand was a revolver
with a bullet damned.
Beside Boyle's body was an auto
mobile with the engine stalled which
his confederates had intended to use
in making their escape. 1t was
through the license on the machine
that police traced its owner and
through him learned that it had
been loaned to three other men for
the day. The three were arrested
within four hours after the holdup'
They were Joseph Gzoski, alias Jos-
eph Stevens, Clarence Goldspink ana
George Chambers, all of Newark.
They were charged with completely
in the crime, and according to police
have confessed their part in 1t. The
three joined in declaring that Boyle
had planned the holdup. Leroy
Powers, owner of the automobile,
was held for investigation.
Dewey, who Is a distant relative OF
the late Admiral Dewey, fired three
shots at two of the bandits who as
sailed him in the hallway of the
dress company's office on Hoyt
street. AS they shouted hands up"
he whirled and fired three shots at
them, one of the bullets striking
Boyle in the chest. Boyle was
dragged by his companion to the au-
tomobile where they were Joined by
a third man. His body was left on
the pavement when the two men
found they could not start the auto
mobile and fled on foot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
SOUTH AMBOY POWDER FIRE
CASE HEARD IN COURT
CONTINUED from page u.

ASOitliildtu lAOAiA pay
said the last she saw of her son was
when he left home at .6:45 o'clock
ON the night of the fire.
The state produced several wit
nesses for the purpose of proving
danger existing at the overhead
bridge, Leroy Kemmerer, brother
of the deceased Perth Amboy man,
said he was driving his car in second
speed when the flare-up occurred.
He said he jumped from the car and
saw his brother burned all about
the upper part OF his body.
Milton Fox, of 40 Church street,
and Robert Dobson. of 253 First
street, both of South Amboy, testi-
fled that they were riding slowly
along the road and were about
twenty-five feet from the bridge on
the Perth Amboy side of the struc-
ture, when the blast came. Owing
to the traffic jam along this road
they said, their car was just about
moving at the time. Although they
saw the box car blazing on the track
above the road, they said, there was
no warning given of the possibility
Of an explosion or blast.
James Layden and his wife, Mar
garet, of 1873 Sherman street, Perth
Amboy, corroborated the testimony
of Fox and Dobson. They said they
had left home to take a ride and
Were about thirty-five or forty feet
from the bridge when the blast oc-
CURED. Ladyen said his car was
stalled by the force of the concus-
sion.
Questioned as to whether or not
they considered the railroad COM
pany responsible for the conditions
resulting from the blast and If they
sought damages, the witnesses adj
mitted they did. Attorney Strong,
in asking this question, endeavored
to show that these persons were
~prejudiced in their testimony.
Frank B. Kennedy, of 100 Second
street, South Amboy, yardmaster for
the railroad for six years, testified
that all employees are supplied by the
company with rules relative to the
name in which explosives shall be
handled. The witness admitted he
told County Detective William Fitz-
patrick that there were no such
rules. Asked by Prosecutor Stricken
why he had told Fitzpatrick one
thing and then testified just the OPP
posite, Kennedy said he had not con-
sidered it necessary to toll Fitzpat-
rick about this rule.
Arthur T. Hartshorn, of Pine ave-
nue., South Amboy, engineer of the
locomotive that drew the cars to the
position on the bridge, testified that
when he started to move the ears
from the pier he did not know what
they contained. 1t was not until he
learned that n of the cars was
ablaze, he said, that he pulled the
train away from the buildings with
the idea of protecting the cornpany's
property.
Asked why he did not take the
cars further than the overhead
bridge, Hartshorn said he would be
on the Camden-Amboy main line if
he pulled the cars any further and
as there was a train due over that
line shortly, he decided to leave the
car at the bridge.
The state has about thirty-flve
witnesses and it is expected two days
will be required to complete the
trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Like Chicken Best

NEWARK. N. J., Dec. 19:-Chick-
en- as the 'piece de resistance of
their Christmas dinner is preferred
to turkey by the boys in the city
home at Verona, superintendent
Heller today informed Mayor Breid-
enbach when plans for the Christ
mas celebration were being discuss
ed.
The chief reason, said the super
intendent, was that half a chicken
is served each boy while half a
turkey is considered n trine too
large by the authorities and so
there aren't enough drumsticks TO
go around.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
PRISONERS MUST STAND
ERECT BEFORE BENCH

Prisoners, especially those who
have imbibed in q supply of the
liquid that cheers, will have to stand
erect when brought before the lieu
tenants desk at police headquarters
in the future.
In r~e-arranging the ~lieutenant's
section at the station house, in con
nection with the installation of the
new police call system, the brass
oars in front of the desk on which
a prisoner could lean, kneel or rest,
have been removed.
Several times in the past, prisoners
brought in with half a jag on
imagined they were still in a liquor
establishment, when they rested on
the bars. When the lieutenant asked
the pedigree of a prisoner on one or
two occasions, the prisoner imagined
he was still being addressed by the
bartender and replied Tets have an
other"
There is every indication that the
bars are gone for good, even at
police headquarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
NEW KHAN ACTION

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19-Supreme
Court review of another case involv-
ing the Ku Klux klan-its suit to
prevent publication of papers alleged
to have been stolen from Khan ma
tional headquarters in Atlanta-was
sought in an application filed today
with the court and opposed by the
International Magazine Company,
publishers.
The Klan's brief declared the low
er court, while sustaining its prop
erty right in the papers in question,
had denied an injunction against
their publication despite the fact
that the publishers "merely stared
without a scintilla of proof that
complainant is engaged in n con-
spiracy against the United States
This presents an issue grave and
f%ar-reaching in effect" said the Khan
brief.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Bible Class has
Christmas Party

The Woman's Bible Glass of the
First Baptist church held their reg
ular meeting last night in the lecture
room of the church with the prest-
dent, Mrs. u. w. Hope, presiding.
Tour dozen handkerchiefs and n
dozen aprons were sem to Miss
Grace Deland, of the New York City
Missions. for her Christmas work.
Members of the class brought in
their holiday bags and the sum col
1ected amounted to $40.
Following the business session a
Christmas party was held. During
the evening vocal selections were
given by Mrs. J. l.. Reyes, Miss Mar
enerite Douglas and Mis- Marguerite
Ling, accompanied by Miss Ruth
Emmons. Miss Florence feathers
dressed as Santa Claus brought gifts
to all the good little girls in the
class. Following the entertainment,
refreshments were served by the
committee in charge consisting of
Mrs. v. p. Christofferson, Mrs. Lang
staff and Mrs. Robert McHose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
MCCLELLAN FIREMEN ELECT
NJ. A. KENNEDY PRESIDENT

The annual election of officers of
the George B. Mcclellan Engine
Company was held at the firehouse
on State street last night. Following
the election final plans were made
for the turkey supper to be held on
New Years eve.
Michael A. Kennedy was elected
president of the organization, John
j. Desmond, vice president; George
Tooker,. financial secretary; Fred j.
Hooker, recording secretary; Daniel
j. Dwyer, treasurer; John Ryan,
foreman; George j. McKenna, first
assistant foreman, and Joseph F.
Maloney, second assistant forepaan.
Harold Mortensen was chosen SER
geant-at-arms. Peter A. Toolan the
representative OF the company on
the plot and memorial committee,
and z. j.. Kilmurray, Joseph Burns
and Harold Mortensen members of
the auditing committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Christmas Exercises
ARRANGED for this City
Dinner Party
ENJOYABLE Event

Mr.. and Mrs. Domenico Iannucci,
of Johnstone street, entertained al
dinner recently in honor Of the en-
gagement of their daughter Anna,
to Louis Cavalla, of Elizabeth. Cut
flowers and ferns formed the attrac-
tive decorations for the occasion. Jo-
seph Buckley of Elizabeth acted as
POSTMASTER of the evening. Daniel
Fimiani entertained with piano selec-
lions. Dancing and singing were en-
joyed.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Normandi, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Iannucei and family of
this city; Mr.. and Mrs. Cavalla, Sal
vatore Cavalla, Domenico Cavalla,
Lukey Buckley, Mi. and Mrs. r.
Buckley, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Buckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Buckley, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Buckley, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Buckley and Louis De Mario, OF
Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
SeWaren
Social Personal

Howard Shock has returned from
Providence where he spent tho mast
month and expects to remain in
town until the first OF the year, when
he will doubtless return to Provi-
dence.
Mrs. J. C. Brown and children left
Yesterday for Florida, where Mr..
Brown has been for several weeks.
They will occupy their beautiful new
home there for the winter months.
The Christmas bazaar and supper
held last Saturday night by the Aux
iliary of st. Johns Church, at the
home of Mrs. w. II. Tombs, was
most successful, about $500 being
realized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Auxiliary Holds :
Meeting

The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of the Junior Club was
held at the home of Mrs. c. c. Null
Inns, in New Brunswick avenue, last
night. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Robert Beck; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Calvin Groves: treasurer,
Miss Bertha Oxenford: secretary,
Miss Ruth Hulsizer; sergeant at
arms, Mrs. Carl 6. Mullins. and
trustee, Mrs. Harold Coyle. One new
member was admitted and one APP
plication for membership was re-
ceived. Following the business ses'
sion, the club held its annual Christ
mas party.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
RUM RUNNERS
LAND CARG0ES
Two SpeedboatS and Crews
Captured but Others Evade
Coast Guard Cutters

HIGHLANDS. Dec .19-Rum run
ners during the night engaged in a
game of hide and eek with coast
guard cutters %patrolling the liquor
fleet anchored offshore n many
landed their Illicit cargoes success
fully. At least two speedboats,
coast guards stationed ashore.
The bright moonlight, low-lying
gray haze and smooth sea lured a
large flotilla to the memberships.
The cutters Gresham and Seneca
pursued several, but made no cap
lures, according to word brought
ashore this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Christmas Party
For Association

The Western Improvement Asso-
citation will hold their annual
Christmas party in their association
rooms in Brace avenu on Thursday
December 81. A tableau entitled
IA christmas Dream" will be given.
Dancing will be enjoyed and refresh
ments will be served. The commit
tee in charge of arrangements con-
sists of DIR. M. ]. Dinesen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris johnson Mr.. and Mrs.
Hans Dinesen, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ever
son, Miss Clara Peterson and Rob-
ert Smith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
SEVERAL FINES LEVIED
IN RECORDERS COURT

John Bardnarz apprehended by
officer James Nolan on a drunk and
d~isorderly charge, was fined $40
when arraigned before the recorder
this morning. Paul st. Marie, of
New Brunswick avenue, arrested by
City Marshal Dan Dwyer on an as
sault charge preferred by II. Wolf
owitz, paid a SO fine. Belle Smith,
a nurse, of Old Bridge, arrested yes
terday afternoon on a drunk and
disorderly charge by Lieutenant CAL
win, was paroled this morning until
wanted.
Acting Sergeant Bill Peterson last
night placed a summons in car
bearing N. ]. license 147,S14, parked
on the street without lights.
The ovne will appear Friday
night for arraignment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Fords Social
And Personal Menti0n

The Parent-Teacher Association of
Fords school is holding n Christmas
party this afternoon in the school.
A gospel meeting will be held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Seel.
Miss Ruth Cohen. of Perth AM
boy, visited friends here yesterday.
Miss Dorothy Jensen, Of South
Amboy, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Jensen yesterday.
The Fords Girls Industrious Club
will hold a Christmas social on Fri
day afternoon of this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Start Damage Actions

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
Two automobile damage actions af-
fecting Perth Amboy parties have
been started in this county today.
Jacob Frank, of Perth Amboy, is
named defendant in a suit for $4,000
as a result of an accident on No
vember 6, the complainants being
Thomas e. Hughes and Philip Eek
of West New York.
John L. Comerfort, of South Am.
boy, is suing Henry F. Nickenig Of
Perth Amboy for $2,052, alleging
that the defendants car caused an
accident on November 81 damaging
the plaintiffs machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
SAY MODERNISTS WANT
PEACE, BUT WITH HONOR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19-The mod
ERNST faction in the Protestant Epis
copal church today was compared
with Belgium in 1914-wanting
peace. but peace with honor-by
Rev. DR.. Stuart H. Tyson, vice pres1
iden. of the Modern Churchman'S
Union, who put the next step in the
controversy raging over the Heaton-
Heresy charges squarely up to the
fundamentalists.
The fight now is entirely in the
hands of the other side.' declared
DR.. Tyson. I'VE have thrown down
the gauntlet and will stand by our
actions"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
WALKS MUST Be CLEAR

Numerous complaints have been
received by Chief of Police Niels j.
Tonnesen the past several days. re-
garding the blocking of Sidewalks
by merchants having Christmas trees
for sale.
The chief has instructed his men
to see enough space is left on the
sidewalk for people to pass. Some
reports are to the effect that women
driving baby carriages have been
forced to go out in the road on &C
count of conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-19
Woodbridge
Personal Mention

Miss Harriet Breckenridge is ex-
pected home from Wellesley College
tonight for the Christmas holidays.
The Buschmann Chapter OF the
Westminster Guild will have charge
of the prayer meeting at the Pres
byterian church tonight.
Burritt Boynton is expected home
from Brown University tomorrow
night.
William Tobrowsky has been i'll
FOR the past week with an attack of
the grippe.