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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
BANDIT GIVEN
6 To z YEARS
Joseph Davis of Newark Gets
Long Sentence for Attack
on Samuel Perlmuter
BOLD DAY ROBBERY
Jury Finds Prisoner Guilty in
Short Time Following
Rapid Trial
BOLD DAY ROBBERY

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 21:-
Joseph Davis, the Newark man
charged with assaulting Samuel
Perlmuter, a Smith street, Perth
Amboy, pawnbroker on the morning
of April 80 last when Davis is al
legged to have attempted to commit
daylight robbery in the store, was
found guilty by a jury here yester-
day afternoon of assault with intent
to rob. The jury quickly reached a
decision and Judge Kirkpatrick i'm
mediately sentenced Davis to from
six to twelve years in state prison.
Davis, who was represented by
Walter c. Suydam, made a COM
plete denial of the charges when he
took the witness stand yesterday af-
ternoon. He said he came to Perth
Amboy from Newark in order to Sc
cure job in a foundry located
about two blocks from the ferry. He
denied that he had assaulted PERL
muter, said he had not entered the
store and that he was attracted to
that spot by the crowd.
Asked what he was doing in that
part of the city, If he had come to
get work near the ferry, he said he
was enroute to the station. The
prosecution brought out, however,
that when he was arrested by officer
William Clooney, of the Perth Am
boy police force, he was at the cor
ner of Madison avenue and Market
street, a distance of about two blocks
from the Perlmuter store and in the
opposite direction from the station.
Among the witnesses called yes
terday afternoon were Mrs. George
Buchan, Miss Anna Whalen, Officer
Clooney, Detective John Murray and
Officer Frank Burke.
The testimony of the states wit
ness was so complete that the ac-
tions of assailant, who the witnesses
positively identified as Davis, were
followed from the time he left the
store until he was arrested. The
court and jury were told by the wit
nesses of the man discarding a re-
volver and his coat as he ran through
yards, climbed over fences and at
tempted to get away from the scene
of the assault and attempted hold
up.
The case was one of the strong
est ever produced, as the evidence
produced by Assistant Prosecutor
John Z. Toolan dove-tailed together
in such way as to convince the
jury of the mans guilt.
Sam Rothenberg, proprietor of the
Palace Hotel, testified that two mer
had come-to his hotel the night be-
fore the assault and he produced the
signature of one which was said tc
be identical with that secured ir
samples of writing from Davis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
CONE TAKES STAND AT BRIBERY TRIAL
JUDGE KIRKPATRICK
PRAISES LOCAL POLICE

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 21:-
The work of the Perth Amboy police
in arresting Joseph Davis, Newark
holdup man, for the attempted rob-
berry in a pawnshop there and the
manner in which the department
prepared the case Tor trial, is not
only credit to the department but
to the city, Judge John P. Kirkpat-
rick declared this morning in refer
ring to the case which was disposed
Of in the county court yesterday.
Davis, found guilty of assault with
attempt to kill, was sentenced to
from six to twelve years in state
prison.
The judge referred to the arrest
Of Davis by Police Chauffeur Will
liam Clooney and the award of the
Garretson medal to this officer for
the arrest. He then praised Officer
Clooney and Detective John Murray
for the way in which they prepared
the evidence in the case. The case
against the man was complete, Judge
Kirkpatrick pointed out, and it was
entirely due to the efforts of the
Amboy department.
Assistant Prosecutor John E.
Toolan handled the case well for the
state yesterday, and the manner in
which he brought out the interesting
points was responsible for the sem
tence imposed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
BELIEVE TOWN AT BASE
OF MT. ETNk IS SAVED

CATANIA, June 81 (By The Asso-
ciateG Press)-Unless there is a new
ard strong emission of lava from
Mt. Etna the town of Ling
uaglossa, which has been threat
eneG for the last three days, is al
most certainly safe from destruc-
tion say official reports from the
devastated region.
The huge stream of lava which
has been advancing steadily toward
the town now has been deviated
into a side road and is flowing with
accelerated velocity into a neigh
boring valley which is gradually
becoming a veritable lake of fire.
The few inhabitants remaining IN
Linguaglossa ascribe the diversion of
the lava to the towns patron saint,
st. Egidio, to whom prayers and
gifts were fervently offered through :
out the recent days of terror.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
HOT WEATHER
IS CONTINUED
First Day of Summer Finds
This Section SWeltering
Mo Relief in Sight

WASHINGTON, June 21-Some
relief is promised by tonight from
the heat wave which has caused
numerous deaths and sent the peo-
pie of the east and middle west to
beaches, parks and other places in
search -of any existing wisps IT
cooling breezes.
Tho weather bureau located to-
day the indicationssso of approaching
atmospheric changes which should
bring cooler weather tonight and
Friday in New England, New York
and the lower lake region, and
slightly lowered thermometers in the
Middle Atlantic states north of
Virginia.
Sizzling. weather was general TO-
day from Kansas eastward.
While the entire eastern section
of the country is sizzling under the
hot rays of the sun and there are
many prostrations reported in va
rious cities. Perth Amboy and VI
cinity has escaped SO far from any
deaths due to the warm weather.
Yesterday is said to have been a
record breaker for heat during the
past several years when the. mercury
climbed to SO in the shade and to-
day is believed to be much hotter
although there is slight breeze
stirring from the west.
With the beginning of summer to-
day there is every prospect that
the warm weather will continue
for some time. .'..
Early this morning the ther-
mometer registered in the SOS and
when the sun began to come up out
of the east there was seen to be a
steady climb in the tube. Many
street thermometers yesterday regis
tered as high as 102 in the shade.
The weather man gives no promise
of a break in the heat wave, al
though he has promised showers
for this afternoon or tonight, which
might bring some temporary rellef
hereabouts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

The number of motorists readers
of the Perth Amboy Evening News,
who took advantage Of the oppor'
tunity to secure a Rand, McNally
& Company Automobile Road
Book for a two-cent stamp, was
beyond all expectations. Tuesdays
edition of the Evening News contain
ed an announcement that all mo-
torists who clipped out the coupon,
filed it out and mailed it with two
cents in stamps to Frederic ]. Has
kin, Director. Information Bureau
Washington, D. c., would receive
free of charge one of these valuable
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
CANNON TELLS
BRIDGE STORY
Says There Was No Agree
ment Made With Donnell
Co. in Land Deal
CLOSELY QUESTIONED
Hackensack Brige Probe is
Pushed by the Attorney
General

TRENTON, June .21:-What was
lative investigating committee prob
ing the sale of lands by the Donnell
Lumber Company, of Perth Amboy
to the state, through the medium
of the ousted Democratic State High
way Commission, was concluded yes
terday afternoon, when Bernard M.
Cannon, Democratic political boss of
Middlesex county, after evading sub
poena servers and state police for
weeks, appeared voluntarily before
the committee to testify in relation
to the $25,000 in bonds which he ad-
mitted receiving from the company,
for getting it fair price" for it's
lands, upon which the state was to
place an approach to the Perth AM
boy highway bridge.
Cannon declared that he looked
upon the receiving by himself of
the bonds from the lumber company
as illegal and legitimate" trans
action. He testified that a few days
after the check for $230,000 had
been received by the Donnell Com
pany, on July 81, 1922, Thomas J..
Evans, secretary of the company
came to Cannon in the latter's Perth
Amboy clothing store. Evans de-
clared that the company wished to
make Cannon a present" Gan
non quoted Evans as saying that the
company had 'profited handsomely
on the land deal with the state. Can
non told Evans he did not want
present. 49,,
"He thrust the bonds on you2'
asked Attorney General Thomas F.
McCran, who was doing the ques-
tionirg for the committee.
mo. no, 1 took them," protested
Cannon on the stand.
Upon a question by the Attorney
General. Cannon denied that any of
the bonds had gone into the Demo-
cratic war chest.
Cannon, however, admitted say
ing to Evans:
"Tom, politics is a damned ex. *.
nensive game, and these thlngs
Tmaanine the bonds) will come In
handy" Mr.
Upon being pressed by Mr.. NC
c,ran Cannon said he meant that
there were innumerable demands
unon his pocketbook
tickets and "chances" for various
social affairs which it was pollcy
for him to buy. Mo
"Did YOU tell Burton" asked NC
Gran. "where the coupons came
from 2" alluding to the coupons Gan-
non paid Burton.
Cannon answered that he did not
tell Burton.
''The thought never came to you
that it had the appearance or brlo-
ery?" questioned McCran further
mo, sir" answered Cannon.
you gave him the bonds tooE"
asked McCran. =,
mo sir" said Cannon, Il did not
(Contl1ued on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
TEN DIE IN FIRE

CHICAGO, June 21-Ten negroes
are known to have been killed and
at least twenty-five were injured IT
a fire which swept three story tene-
ment house at 22nd and Federal
streets here today. The approx
mately $50 negro tenants of the
building were cut off from escape
by the destruction of the main stair
way and a number jumped to the
streets from windows.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
WOMAN IS CHARGED WITH
STRIKING EMPLOYERS WIFE

Miss Rose Buchner, of 4O2 High
street, was arrested this morning by
Officer Walsh of the Woodbridge
police for having committed assault
and battery on Mrs. Lauritz w.
Smith, of Fords, and was placed un-
der 500 bail to await the action of
the grand jury.
The arrest came about following
a visit to the office of Smith &
Ostergaard, contractors, at Fords, by
Mrs. Smith. Miss Buchner is the
private secretary of Lauritz w.
Smith of that firm and it appears
that the women had some sort of
an argument at the office. Mrs.
Smith alleges that the secretary
struck her in the face during the
argument.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
Many CetAutOBOO
Plenty Left for All

road books. The announcement irn-
mediately caught the eye of the mo-
torists in Perth Amboy and vicinity
and there was such a demand for
papers in order to secure coupons
that it was found necessary to re-
peat the printing of the coupon again
yesterday.
This book will be of interest and
use to every automobile owner, anc
in order that those who have not
yet taken advantage of this oppor-
tunity to send for one can do so the
Evening News will continue to pub
lish the necessary coupon for sew
eral days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
Expect Core Case Will
Go TO Federal Jury
BY Tomorrow
CON- PUSHES ALlBI

boy. then was called by the defense,
quor in his place.
He admitted taking part IN q raid
at Morganville, and he charged that
Dey shook down" a widow woman
for 500, which was split four ways
and he was given s25 by the govern-
ment agent.
According to Stumpf the woman
said she didn't have any money. but
was taken to the bank, where she
withdrew 500. Stumpf said the
woman gave the 800 to Dey.
"Dey gave me S25." Stumpf de-
elared.
Explaining the $40 incident.
Stumpf stated the money also Was
split four ways between Seully, Dey.
another agent named Heinrich and
myself.
Then you are a self-confessed
briber?' the Assistant Federal At
torney declared.
Mr.. Brown, the defendants couu-
sci, objected to the question, and
was sustained by the court.
According to the witness, he never
bribed anybody, but didn't refuse
any money that was given to him
by the agents.
Didn't your conscience trouble
lyou?" the witness was asked by the
prosecution.
II felt sorrow for the widowed
woman" Stumpf replied.
But you didn't return the mon
ey?" the witness was asked.
'I needed the money, but il ]
saw her again I was going to return
it, Stumpf replied.
Taking the stand in his own de-
fense, Cone corroborated the tcs-
timony given by the eight witness-
es as to his being in Newark on the
afternoon of April 2S, when 1t Il
alleged by the government that the
former dry chief gave 800 bribe TO
Dey.
/ According to Cone, after dining at
the Berwick Hotel at $50 he return-
ed in the evening to his home in
South Amboy. Shortly after his ar
rival, Cone testified. that Dey and
Milton B. Swackhamer. another dry
agent, came to his house and told
him that they wanted to get SculIx
to accompany them on some LIQUOR
raids because they had had sey
trouble with their own machine.
Before going into details about
aHalrs OF the evening, Cone ma
a positive denial that he gave 81
to Dey.
<ANGO4 A4lls To GOn the AGENT
wanted him to accompany him on
the raids
AT first I didn't want to go with
! them, but finally agreed TO accom-
pany them" Cone said.
Cone said the party included Dey.
Swackhamer, Scully and himself
Cone said he waited outside while
the agents were raiding the places
in Perth Amboy.
AT the second place. Wolfson,s
saloon, Dey told me that he had
hit man with q revolver. l tried
TO get Dey to lock the man up, but
he wouldn't do it. When he would
mt lock the man up I wanted TO
leave the party, and go home the
witness said.
A number of character witnesses
were called by the defense, includ-
ing Isaac Gross, Jersey City, former
assistant federal attorney: Walter G.
Whine, the present federal attor-
ney; Richard Stevenson, cashier of
the First National Bank, South AM
boy; and the Rev. II. c. Brady, pas
tor of the First NJ. E. church, South
Amboy.
steve Paszterak, Perth Amboy. un-
der indictment, denied that he had
given Cone 500 as ths head OF the
"bootlegging ring" for protection
money TO be paid Dey and Swack-
hamer. He also denied that he ever
had any conversation with either
] Dey or Swackhamer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
U. S. SILENT ON MOVE IN
SEALED SHIP LIQUOR CASE

SOUTHAMPTON, June q tBy
The Associated Press) The Cunard
liner Berengaria, which sailed for
New York last Saturday, carried
sufficient alcohol liquids for he.' re-
turn voyage the same kind of lock
and seal as that employed by the
White Star liner Olympic, which
sailed yesterday, it was learned to-
dnu
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 2i:--
Joseph Stoney, arrested by the police
of Carteret as a fugitive from New
York City in a first degree assault
case, has been returned to that city
following the honoring by Governor
George s. Silzer of extradition pa
pers prepared in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
Confirms Death Sentence

DITESSELDORF, June q (By
The Associated Press)-The supe-
rior court martial of the French
armies on the Rhine has rejected
the appeal of Paul George. agri-
cultural engineer employed In the
Baden Aniline and Soda Works at
T,udwigshafen, convicted of sabot-
age. The court confirmed the sem
tence of death pronounced recently
hy the lower tribunal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
GERMANS REPORTED IN
ATTACK ON BELGIANS

X-LA-CHAPELLE. June 81
(By The Associated Press)-Ger-
mans have attacked Belgian cycltst
detachment at Siskingmuehlin, near
Dorsten, in the occupied territory,
according to advices received here.
II is stated that the attacking party
used firearms. but details as to the
outcome are lacking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
No Hint As To Action

NEW YORK, June 21.-Plans of
the customs authorities for meeting
the challenge by the Cunard line of
the Treasury Departments ship
liquor ruling by bringing in on the
Bergengaria tomorrow under govern
mental seal, liquor for use on the re-
turn trip, We're concealed oehin1 a
close drawn curtain of silence to-
day
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
Treasury Officials Deliberate

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Treas-
ury officials indicated they would
take in hand today for decision as to
a course of action the new angle of
the ships liquor problem presented
by the sailing for American ports of
foreign ships with sealed stores of
beverage liquor aboard. 1t appeared
probable. however, that there would
be no indication Of the action decid-
ed on until the actual entry of the
vessels into American territorial
waters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
serve Divorce Citation

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 21:-A
livorce citation has been served on
Margaret McAvoy of South Plain
feld in a divorce action brought by
her husband, Francis j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

wanted-5 Salespeople; experienced pre-
ferred; permanent positions to those quail
flied; references required Apply Ross
stores, Inc. 81 Smith Street.
25790-6-19-5t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
File building Contract

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 21-
Adolph Kass and Louis Pavlovsky
have filed 4 building contract In the
county clerks Office with Nathan
Rosenstein and Joseph Lonkey for
alterations to a store at 800 stare
street, Perth Amboy. The work Is
70 cost s1,03S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
FOR RENT

Accessory Department oil Room, 2
Gas Tanks 500 gallon capacity; one Gut
one Standard Apply Middlesex Motors,
Inc, corner Market Street and Madison
Avenue. 25903-6-21- st"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

You owe it to yourself to Know the
Chevrolet before buying any car. Jeher-
son Motors. Inc. Phone Is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

Cole s 7 passenger touring; all good tires
car in elegant condition for S2s5. Union
Garage Co. Peerless and Buick Dstribu-
tors. 27s King ST. 25sS6-6-2l-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

See our line of Paints. Varnishes an'
Oils Kelly & McAlinden Co.
2hS39-6-202ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

Baby Chicks, 10 cents. Kelly & McAlln-
den Co. 25sS9-b-20-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

Don't fail to see the Rain King Lawr
Sprinkler. Kelly & McAlinden Co.
26s5e--6-20-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
p. A. Hdwe. for Refrigerators.

A real bargain. Packard Twin 1920
model; excellent condition. Central Ca
rage, Cadillac, Paige and Jewett Distri-
butors. 225-227 New Brunswick Ave.
25629-6-13-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

See our ad on back page for summer
comforts. Kelly & McAlinden Co.
25sS9-6-202t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

TYPEwRITERs--Depe for rent.
Comegys & Bro. Smith and Elm Streets.
iys7l-12-7-Thurs ttfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

Chevrolet Up-to-the-minute in every
respect. Jefferson Motors. Inc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

The ever increasing popularity of Blue
Ribbon Butter is conclusive proof that IT
fills the needs of most exacting people
Order a carton at your grocers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

p. A. Hdwe. for Gas and OIL Ranges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

P. A. Hdwe. for Fishing Tackle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
100 Ways
To Make Money
IfIC Could Make Boxes
By BILLY WINNER

If Could Make Boxes
HERE is always a demand
for boxes-flower boxes
packing boxes, crates, etc
If l could make boxes to order
l would get my share of this
business.
I'd go right into a home, if
necessary, and make boxes on
the spot for people who were
moving. Or perhaps I'd make
whole set of porch boxes for
one house.
But first I would tell people
where to get me-my telephone
number. This would be very
easy with Evening News Want
Ads, because Perth Amboy peo-
pie have learned to look to the
Evening News when they want
something done. And they would
see my message.
50
4GiI'lIlD
Copyright. 1919. Associated nditsrs,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
"GEE," BUT IT'S GOOD

"GOLD LEAF" ICE CREAM
AMBOY CANDY CO.
21S Smith Street Corner Maple
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
WANTED

Experienced man required for new sod
fountain and luncheonette: also expert
enced girls for candy department. Appl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

P. A Hdwe. for Ovens for Gas or OIL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

THE ROSS STORES, INC.
81 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
Bridge Land probe Ends AS Cannon Tells His Story
WEATHER

Fair tonight and
Friday, not quite
so warm: Gentle
to moderate north
erly winds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Were Routed Wronm

The Frank N. Wells families
from Kenosha are settled at their
summer home on Clare lake north
east OF Conover for the month of
July. They arrived in several cars
last Saturday afternoon from their
homes at Kenosha. Down near
Pelican the party states thev
were routed wrong in order to
take IN territory unnecessary for
Their comfort. Instead of giving
them directions from below Peli-
can up through that village to
Monico, Gagen, Three Lakes, Eagle
Rlver and Conover over Highway
e, they we're told this highway
was mo good, but to continue
on Highway 80 to Rhineiander.
They state this, was told them by
members of the Wisconsin High
way Commission car and a road
crew at the junction of highways
80 and &c" This entaled an add
ed mileage of about sixteen miles,
and they missed a direct route
over &c" which is a bully good
road. A niger in the brush pile
somewhere and the matter is now
being sifted. A. ]. St. Louis and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Hazen of Phelps
were given the wrong route at the
same place Friday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Road About Completed.

The county highway between
Sayner and Star Lake, which was
built several years ago, but never
completed, is just about in fin
ished condition this week. For
some time the highway crew have
been regarding and top-dressing
the eight miles of highway be-
tween those villages, and expect
to have it in mighty fine shape
within the week. For years it has
been in an almost impossible con-
dition, having many deep pockets
along it's length which practically
put stop to safe driving. Mr..
and Mrs. John Oliver who were
over to Eagle River from Star
Lake Saturday claim the highway
is now in fine condition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04

muskles this past week, and were
taken by guests at Hillside Resort.
George Weinberger and Jack Co
hen OF Chicago, both have a muskv
to their credit. The fish weighed
IN at thirty pounds and both claim
the honors.
From Little st. German comes
the story of another musky taken
last week. This time w. F. Yeslin
of Toledo, Ohio, a guest at Tobin's
hostelry, tipped one in the boat
weighing 177a pounds.
Just slip the news to your neigh
Dor who has one of the old non
resident fishing licenses with three
coupons attached. The state con-
servation commission in a letter
last Thursday to Conservation
Warden Oberholtzer, stated that
they had taken the matter under
advisement, and those who had
purchased an old license with the
three coupons, were entitled to
three shipments of fish. But ware
the warden, you guys who have
purchased one of the new licenses.
This license for 1923 permits YOU
but one shipment. SO look out.
Another thing the trout hound
wants to remember. It is stated
that the new trout law is now in
effect, and you are entitled to only
twenty-five trout daily, instead of
thirty-five as formerly, and up to
this week. You scouts who have
been filling your creels with
thirty-five are warned to ''lay off"
that number. Cut it down to
twenty-five and be sure it is no
more.
The big walleyes are sure COM
ing to bat with vengeance and
are putting it all over the smaller
ones with the real kick. Since we
have entered the game of 'big
ones" it might be just as we'll to
hang on for another week or so
and give EN- all kinds of publicity.
No use passing the buck, fellows,
they are game fish and beauties at
that. When you land one you have
some fish, you bet. Take prime
walleye; dress him up and then
have him planked, served and done
away with, and you have a feast
fit for a real herman sport. You
got to come to the real lake re-
gion of Northern Wisconsin, some
three thousand square miles of it,
in order to enjoy prime fishing
outing.
Guests at Little Twin Lake