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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06

Chairman l., Sheldon issued the fol-
| lowing announcement:
To the People of New Rri-s'n:
The great disaster Of .rp .ern times
| has fallen swiftly upon large section
of the Japanese nation. Earthquake
and fire have destroyed their homes
and stores, obliterated their communi-
cation and trahsp ortation and left the
living helpless IN y Scared and scared
land They are lefe In stark need and
unless relief in t, emendous volume is
hurried to them they must perish, by
thousands from hunger, thirst and
sickness.
The task of succoring them is so
tremendous that it becomes the
worlds task, in which the United
States, endowed with plenty, quickly
should do her full share.
Answering this urgent call to our
common humanity President Coolidge
promptly rendered to the stricken
trymen and designated the American
Red Cross as the agency Through
which their help shall go.
The American Red Cross appeals to
the people of the city of New Britain
for their help and it is their hope
that the response will be typical of
the generosity which has always been
characteristic of our city. 1t is time of
grim need when every cent will count
in saving lives.
Subscription for this cause will be
received by Mr.. A. Sprague. Treasurer
of the local Red Cross Society, at New
Britain Trust Company.
Very truly yours.
G, l.. Sheldon. Chairman,
New Britain Chapter American Red
Cross.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06
BROWN And STIER SAFE IN
JAPAN, Y. M. G. A. LEARNS
Former New Britain Men Escape In
jury in Earthquake While Attending
Conference.

Franklin H. Brown and w. F. Stier.
New Britain men who are in Y. NJ. c.
A., work in the earthquake zone in
Japan are perfectly safe, according to
a letter received by Clarence H.
Barnes general secretary of the local
~" this morning from the Interna-
tional Y. NJ. G. A. committee. Both
the New Britain men are graduates Of
the local institution and are now in
the "Hilltown confert nee" in Japan.
The letter says all ~ that conferences
escaped injury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06

Washington. Sept 6.-The neces.
sity for expediting relief collections
was Impressed upon Red Cross chap
te RS throughout the country in a mes
sage sent today from national head
quarters after meeting of the execu-
tive committee.
"A dollar now Is worth five next
week." will be the slogan of those in
charge of the campaign. The $1,000
GOO asked for officials said, should be
considered the minimum. Hope was
expressed that this figure would be
passed not later than Monday.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover. at
tending today's meeting said too great
emphasis could not be placed on the
necessity for prompt action. The com
plete character of the disaster. he
said, made il essential for relief
workers TO arrive on the scene with
necessary supplies at the earliest pos
sible moment in order TO prevent star
CONTINUED on Thirteenth Page.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06

New York. Sept. 6.--Donations re
ceived UP to noon today by the New
York chapter of the Japan relief com
mittee of the Red Cross had reached
s1,000.000 according to authoritative
estimates.
= The committee met at the offices of
J. P. Morgan and Co. to consider ad-
ditional ways OF expediting relief
measures.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-06

Average Daily Circulation
Week Ending q Qc
sept. isi. :. O,AoO
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
Majestic Attraction

Talk about thrills! Dick Tai
madge had to dive from a sixty
foot pole into a small hay wagon
for Putting 1t Over" He tried
out the jump and crashed the hay
wagon to the ground Undaunted
he went through the same stunt
for the camera and the reinforced
wagon stood up under the crash.
Also Eddie Polo. king of serial
stars and hercules Of the screen VIII
appear at Majestic totmorrcw in the
second episode of his latest and
greatest serial, "Cap'n Kidd" is a
thriller which no one can afford to
miss
A great story and great star
combined cannot fail to make a
great serial and when the star is a
premier acrobat, a finished horse
man and a marvellous swimmer. N
addition to being a great serious
actor. the combination is 100 per
cent fine
His years of experience and train
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
Am ARANTH COURT HAS
OFFICERS INSTALLED

TOTTENVILLE, Jan. 24.-Staten
Island Court Order of the Amaranth
installed its newly elected and ap-
pointed officers at the annual meet
ing held at the Masonic temple. The
Installing officers included Mrs. En-
ma Moore. marshall: Mrs. Elizabeth
CoWan, assistant marshal; Mrs. jean
cite Videon, chaplain and Chanucey
Goodrich, patron.
The new officers are: Royal ma
iron, Mrs. Jane Miller; royal patron,
Harry Miller; associate royal matron,
AIRS Catherine Chapman; associate
royal patron, Wilmot Chapman;
treasurer, Mrs. Anna NJ. Sprague;
secretary, Miss. Elsa E. Evans; con-
ductress, Mrs. Irene Raguse: asso-
ciate conductress, Mrs. Anita Van
Wagner; truth, Mrs. F. Mergel;
fatty, Mrs. adele LaForge; wisdom,
Mra. Anna Goodrich; charity, Mrs.
Lillian Miller; standard bearer, Mrs.
5hfinnie LaForge; prelate, Mrs. Alice
Y Di3t~ick: marshal in the east
Mrs. 1y;nsery Wilson, marshall in the
llgest, Mrs. Varona Stauff: warden,
~ Adr.ana Schmitz; pianist, Mrs
EVA Robinson: sentinel, Edwald ).
Gross; trustee for three years, Mrs.
Emma Moore; trustee for two years,
Mrs. Elizabeth Cowan. and trustee
for one year. Mrs. Margaret p. Deck
er.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
TOTTENvILLE

James Beecher of Brooklyn has
heen visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Powell Ainsworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brockett are
at st. Petersburg, Fla., where they
have leased a bungalow for the rest
of the winter.
Mrs. Robert Esselborn of New
Dorp visited relatives here yesterday.
Mrs. Louise Blackburn is able to
be about after recent illness.
The election of directors and new
officers for the Richmond Bar AS
sociation will take place tomorrow
at Borough hall, st. George.
The forty-eighth annual charity
ball of the Staten Island hospital will
take place February 8, at the Staple
ton club rooms. @
Many. members and friends en-
Joyed the ladies night of Totem
Vile Council, Knights of Columbus,
held last night at the clubhouse.
Dancing to music furnished by Art
Corson's JAZZ band was enjoyed and
refreshme were served. Frank
Herman was at the head of the COM
mittee.
Charles Hafner of 63 Main street
waived examination i'll the secenod
district court and was held in $500
tail for the grand jury on violation
of the state prohibition law.
Washington Council, Sons and
Daughters of Liberty. held a we'll
attended meeting last night at Odd
Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
THEATRES

Shattered Idols" form erly titled
"a Bride of the Gods" the seven
reel special production made py j.
L. rockingham, which is to be
shown at the Strand theatre tonor-
row, has been heralded by picture
critics as one of the most lavish pro"
ductions of the entire year.
In his effort to outstrip his for
mer successes, Producer F'rothins-
ham secured the services Of cast
of fourteen screen stars each of
whom has been starred or featured
in productions. The cast contains
such names as Marguerite De La
Motto, William V. Mong, James
Morrison, Louise Lovely, Ethel
Grey Terry, frankie Lee and Mary
Jane Irving. Each was picked for
his or her merit as an artist and
the result is said to be a produc-
ton the screen has seldom equaled.
All the barbaric splendor of the
Far East has been utilized in the
making of this wonderful produc-
ton, which is a screen adaptation
of the famous I. A. r. Wylie
novel, "A Daughter of Brahma. !"
The story is not only spectacular,
but is filled with heart interest and
carries a well defined thread of sus-
pense from the opening shot" until
the climax.
Also, Larry Semon in his latest and
funniest comedy, Golf, and latest
Pathe News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
NEW SCHOOL
FOR MATAWAN
100000 High School Build
ing Planned by Township
and Borough Officials

MATAWAN. Jan. 24.-The sum of
100000 is the estimated cost OF
a new high school building which is
being considered for the Matawan
township and borough school sys-
tenn. The plans for the proposed
building which will occupy a plot of
land on the large school site at
Broad and Church streets, which is
also occupied by the present build
ing. housing the grammar and high
schools. have been drawn by the
firm of ]. Noble Pierson & Son.
school specialists of Perth Amboy
and are now being considered by the
Board of Education. The building
committee which has the PROPOSE
ton III charge is composed of AL
bert E. Smith, Herbert Buriew,
James H. Ward and Lewis H. Stem
Ter.
The school which is proposed for
NJ atawan is along the lines of the
proposed new high school for Free
hold, consisting of two story brick
building with a central entrance on
the front and entrances on each
side. This is also similar to the pres
ent school building here. 1t is de-
clared that the architecture of the
proposed building will harmonic
with the present school building.
AIrnough it has not been definitely
decided as yet, it is thought that the
building should contain at least nine
rooms, and more it possible. VITA
a nine room building it is pointed
out that the high school classes
could be housed in the new building
and the present structure could be
used exclusively for the grammar
and kindergarten classes.
One of the features of the propos-
ed new building, but which has not
been decided upon as yet. is the ad-
visibility of having gymnasium
with a movable stage, which could
be used for physical training and
health work for the entire school
system, The health work is requlr-
ed by the state law and at the pres
ent time is done out of doors, when
the weather is fit and in the attic
OF the school on other occasions. 1t
is estimated that to change the pres
ent high school auditorium into class
rooms would cost $1,000 and 1t is
claimed that the cost makes 1t I'M
possible at present.
Although it is thought that k the
work of constructing the school can
be started soon it will be ready for
occupancy by September, it Is not
likely that the matter will be placed
before the voters for several weeks,
as much work has to be done by the
building committee, which will be
assisted by Superintendent of Schools
Frank Howard Lloyd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
WATER ACTION
FOR MATAWAN
Water Pressure so Low of
Late Will be Increased in
Short Time

MATAWAN, Jan. 24.-Matters in
connection with the water depart
ment occupied the attention of the
council last night. Christian Heuser
declared that the water pressure in
the early morning in the upper Sec
tion of the borough is such that il
fire should take place water could
not be thrown above the first story
of building. 1t was pointed out
that some times it was impossible to
obtain water for long periods of
time. Superintendent l. T. Rue of
the department, declared that the
condition will be remedied within
one week and members of the water
committee reported that they had
about decided ON the employing of Il
night man at the water works to
keep the pumps SoinS when neces-
Sary.
Considerable sensation was caused
by the announcement of Councilman
Stephen c. Thompson, that the water
department had $4,000 in the bank
drawing 2 per cent interest. This
was considered quite a discovery,
and Councilman Parker of the water
committee, declared that it was be-
ing saved to meet the expense of
purchasing new stand pipe.
CHRISTIAN -feuSer, president Oh the
Matawan Bank, informed the council
that if the $4,000 was deposited in
the institution he represented, it
would draw A per cent interest.
Councilman William H. Diggin made
a motion that the money be placed
in the Matawan Bank at the higher
rate of interest, but this motion was
withdrawn, when Councilman Will
lam v. Clark moved that the water
committee be instructed to invest the
money to the best advantage until
needed.
Councilman Clark reported that
eight or ten electric lights were out
and had not been repaired as yet,
although reported to the light COM
pany.
Application for night officer was
received from James e. Mcdowell.
No action was taken.
The Broad street commission re-
ported progress and that report
would be ready at the next meeting.
other matters under discussion,
but upon which no action was taken,
were sewers and a ffty-trip family
ticket to Newark and New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
STARTED
At WOODBRIDGE
Action Will be Taken Shortly
by Township Officials to
Prevent Work
WOODRPTDGE

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 24:-As
work on the actual construction of
the plant of the Franklin Contract
ing Company has been started, it is
likely that before many days pass
the necessary papers in the action
to be brought by the township for
the violation of the building code
will be served upon the company.
There s a possibility also that some
of the workmen may be arrested ac-
cording to reports received today.
The Franklin Contracting Com
pany, in view of the fact that they
the plant. violated the township
building code when they began the
construction of the building. 1t is
expected that as soon as the papers
are served and the case is disposed
of by Recorder Ashley, that the con-
tracing company will carry the case
to a higher court and that some time
may elapse before the case is entire
ly settled, for indications at this time
are that the township will fight the
action taken by the contracting COM
pany in attempting to locate the
plant here in the face OF the strong
opposition of the property holders.
The contracting company, on the
other hand, welcomes the action of
the township in the matter, as it is
desirous of settling the question as to
whether or not the building ordi-
nance, restricting certain parts of
the township, will stand up under a
contest. 1t is declared that the COM
pany has offered to waiver their
rights of not having any action
taken until after the actual building
was started, and was willing for the
serving of papers when work was
started on ditch, which is thought
will be used for the foundation of a
building
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
FEELING FINE.
SAYS k|PLING
Declares TanIaG 0VerCame
Indigestion, Nervousness
and Weakness of Three
Years Standing

Not in years have felt SO good
or looked as well as do since I be-
gan taking Tanlac," declared Robert
Kipling, 22 Hunter Ct, Newark,
y. j.
IL suffered terribly for three years
from stomach trouble, nerVousn ess
badly rundown condition. My ap-
petite was wretched and what little
L did manage to eat disagreed vith
me so badly I was always feeling
miserable. My nerves were SO un-
strung 1 couldn't get any restful
sleep, got up mornings feeling all
tired out and staid that way all day.
But a gain in weight, ability to
sleep better and a greatly improved
appetite and digestion, tell what
Tanlac has already done for me. I am
still taking the medicine and getting
more and more like myself every
day."
Tanlac is sold by all good drug
gists.
Over 55-million bottles sold.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
UNSIGNED COMPLAINTS
NOT TO Be PROBED

"Any complaint received by the To-
cal police, which has not the proper
signature attached or does not state
in full the particulars of the COM
plant, will not be taken up by the
local department" says Chief Niels
j. Tonnesen upon receipt of several
anonymous letters during the past
few days.
Several communications that led
the chief to make this statement
were received during the latter part
of last week, asking him to make
several investigations, about the city.
No action was taken by the local po-
lice on these complaints as no names
were signed to the letters.
The chief suggests that anyone
wishing to make a complaint to GO
to his office and see him personally,
or communicate with him with the
proper signature, otherwise no ac-
ton on such complaints will be TAX
an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
New School at Oak Tree

Contracts have been awarded for
the new school at Oak Tree, the
same to be completed in time for oc-
cupancy next September. The school
which was designed by ]. Noble
Pierson & Son, architects specializing
in schoolhouse construction, will cost
more than $4,000 and contain four
new classrooms. The price also in
cludes the remodeling of the present
structure, erection of a new front
and an auditorium in the present
building and the installing of heat
ing, plum bing and electricity in both
the new and old buildings.
The contracts have been awarded
as follows: General contract to Mi
chael Reiz of Fords for the sum of
$44,961; heating to George Stillwell.
of Perth Amboy, $3.50; plumbing
to George Stillwell, $2,464; water
supply to George Stillwell, s675;
electrical work to Buhl & Caffrey of
Newark for $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
Find 500 In Booze Case

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. "a
william Brown of North Brunswick
township under the indictment for
the possession and sale of liquor on
November 2. retracted his plea of not
guilty to the possession of the bever-
age and was fined on that account
500. The indictment on the second
count charging sale was nolle pros
sed. Assistant Prosecutor John e.
Toolan admitted that the only tes-
timony to secure conviction on the
second count would be a Camp DIX
soldier, but it would not be of suf-
ficient nature to uphold such a con-
uction. Brown admitted having the
liquor, but said that he bought 1t
for his own use. Frederick f. Rich
a{dsoR xspgsssRted tbs dstendants
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
Odd Fellows Install

District Deputy Grand Patriarch
j. j. Eggers, .Jr., and staff composed
of members of Columbia Encamp-
ment No. IS. of Elizabeth, came here
last night and installed the officers
of Hornet Encampbent No. so. In
dependent Order Odd Fellows. Be
sides many members of the camp
present there. was a delegation OF
members of Columbia Encampmens
at the session. After the session
collation. was served under the di.
rection of a committee of ladies OF
Violet Rebekah Lodge No. So, ODD
Fellows, with Mrs. William Seiber at
the head. Remarks were made by
the district deputy, several OF his
staff and new officers. The elected
officers as installed are: Chris Ras-
r1ussen, chief patriarch; John
Bowers, high priest; senior warden,
Wallace Brown; junior warden, John
E. Therkelson: recording scribe, AL
bert Krogh; financial scribe, Hans
P. Hendrickson; treasurer, William
Seiber and trustee for three years,
Clifford Gillis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
No Lawyer. Pleads GuiltS

TRENTON, Jan 24-When John
William Casters of Atlantic Citv,.
was called for trial here yesterday
before Federal Judge John Rell-
stab on a charge of violating the
National Prohibition Act. he enter
ed a plea of mot guilty"
Where is your counsel?" asked
Judge Rellstab.
81 didn't think I needed one,
answered the defendant.
well, you know you need one
ncw," sharply replied Judge Rell-
stab.
II think I'll plead guilty" said
Casters in a disguested tone.
The court accepted the retraction
of the mot guilty. plea and an
nounced sentence would be inpos-
ed at q later date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
NEW DIRECTORS
ARE ELECTED
* Il l.
AHH
.srsv HHU ILL
y - -
S. L. Ritz Named to Board of
Staten Island Chamber of
Commerce

eTOTTENVILLE, Jan. 24:-The
annual election of officers for the
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
took place last night following the
selection of seven directors whose
terms of Office had expired. There
were three new directors named to
the board and the other four were
reelected again for the term. The
three new directors are Stuart l..
Ritz of Tottenville, John Hugh of
Port Richmond, and Hugo Behrens
Of West New Brighton. Mr.. Ritz is
the first director named from this
end of the island.
In the election of officers A. B.
Pouch. of the Pouch Terminal at
Tompkinsyille, was named the presi-
dent. He succeeds Cornelius G.
KolH, who declined a reelection after
k1-.ying served at the head of the Or
ization for the past three years.
The other officers renamed are:
re presidents, Charles D. Durkee,
j. Schwalb and William ]. Welsh;
DDsGretary, William Day, and treasur-
or, George L. Egbert.
Mr. Kolf in giving his annual re-
port before the members Of the or
xanization reviewed his work as
head of the Chamber of Commerce
for the past three years and as it's
secretary for twenty-five years. He
gave a complete history of the work
accomplished by the organization
through the friendliness of the pres
ent city administration. Mr.. kolff
gives great praise for Mayor John f.
Hylan and his administration for the
great interest they have taken in the
welfare and development of Staten
Island and with three years remain
tng Of the mayor hopes that the
saTne spirit will be extended in COM
pletion of the work that has been
started. He cites the trackless troll
ley extension to the fifth ward, the
municipal operated trolley cars In
other sections of the island and Va
rious other things in his report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
wOODRRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 24:-The
building of a suitable town hall for
Woodbridge township will be delay
ed no longer. This was decided at
the joint meeting of the township
committee and mem orial committee
held last night in the high school.
The general opinion of those present
was that the township could no long
er delay this work and it was decid-
ed to advertise for bids Immediately
the same to be received on February
Is.
1t is the intention to award the
contract so that the ground may be
broken by March /, and the actual
work on the construction OF the
building begin soon after. 1t is the
desire of both the township and
memorial committee to have the
building, which it is estimated will
cost $125,000, ready for occupancy
by August /.
The plans for the structure have
been completed by J. x. Jensen and
may be obtained at his Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-24
Big event FOR LEGION

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. ga
Over 200 ex-service men, members
of the American Legion, Rotary,
Lions and other clubs, are expected
to participate in the reception that
is being planned for tomorrow noon
at the Klein hotel, here, in honor of
National Commander of the Amer
ican Legion Alvon Owsley.
Governor Silzef is announced as
one of the prominent speakers, while
Judge Peter r. DAILY will act as
toastmaster. Delegations from va
rious parts of Middlesex county of
the legionnaires are expected at the
luncheon.