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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17

cletY. and also spoke in behalf of
planting trees from Smith street
through Convery place to Brace ave-
nue and from there to Cleveland ave-
u and Amboy avenue.
Through unity-cooperation and
work we will gain whatever i'm
~provements are needed here MIR.
Stark concluded.
NJ. J. Dinesen, one of the organic
ers Of the association told of the sue
cess which has been achieved by
them despite the man, defeats they
have encountered, when going be-
fore the aldermen in behalf of the
people. The goal however has
usually been reached after repeated
efforts and trials. He also made a
plea to keep up the splendid work
sponsored by the small body of citi-
zens.
NJ. II. Madsen and c. NJ. Rasmus-
sen were the other speakers. AT the
speakers table was also Chief of Pc
lice Nels j. Tonnesen.
After the speeches the tables were
cleared from the room and dancing
was enjoyed until 3 o'clock in the
morning. The children, young and
old alike enjoyed the terpsichorean
art. A series of old time Danish folk
dances were given to the tunes of a
splendid orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
ARREST MAN IN
STABB|NG CASE
Argument Leads to Attack on
Man in Kirkland Place
Grand Jury to Probe

An argument between Peter Har-
ris. Of 337 Prospect street, ana Steve
Bello, of SOC kirkland place, in the
vicinity of the fol mer's home yes
terday afternoon, resulted in Harris
being stabbed several times. DR..
Grieve took stitches in the mans
wounds, lie having been stabbed on
top of the head. near the left tenn
pie, under the right eye and on the
left cheek.
Sergeant Frank Kasprzak and Of
fcer Aaron F~ranzblau, Joined Object
Michael Burke, following the receipt
Of the stabbing report, and the two
men were arrested. Bello was
charged with atrocious assault and
battery, and Harris was taken to
headquarters en- complaint of the
Kirkland place man who claimed
that the Prospect street resident
struck a. blow before the stabbing
was started. Harris was attended at
the police station and then both men
were locked up until this mornings
session of court.
Bello, it is said, came to the Har-
ris residence to settle some trouble,
While the injured man claims he
visited the neighhorhood for another
purpose. Aftet an exchange of
words. it is alleged Harris hit BSllo
in the face and then Bello put his
potato knife inc 4ction. Both Glen
had been drinking the police Say.
Recorder Piekersgill this morning
held Bello in $1,000 bail to await
the action OF the grand jury, and
Harris was paroled. The knife used
by Bello and taken by officer Burke,
was in evidence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
IMPROVEMENTS
ARE DISCUSSED
Western Improvement AsSo-
citation has big Dinner,
Speeches and Dance

An appetizing chicken dinner,
Danish folk dances and a general
merry spirit featured the eleventh
anniversary dinner and dance of the
Western Improvement Association
held in the society's own quarters on
Brace avenue Saturday night. The
delightful menu made up of an as
sortment of home-cooked dishes
which had been prepared by the
mothers and wives of the anniYer-
sary committee. left nothing to be
desired. The Misses Maren Diensen,
Clara Peterson and Anna Thullesen
were the volunteer mattresses.
A few brief talks followed the din
ner.
Paul Steel, principal of the gram
man school was the leading speaker.
He pointed to the need of trees in
this section of the city, urged a play
ground for the children, probably
to be located near school No. s, and
made a plea to make the streets safe
for the children. The speaker also
congratulated the association for the
efforts they have made in the past,
in behalf of the western section.
Nels Hanson acted as toastmaster.
He briefly outlined the importance
of the anniversary and asked the
younger generation to join the asso-
citation, so that they may accomplish
the desired results. Soren =. Stark.
elected president called on the MEM
bers to carry on the work, to stimu-
late interest in the affairs of the So
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SAFE TAKEN FROM STORE
At MATAWAN RECOVERED

MATAWAN, Dec. ia safe con-
tanning $3.50, which was taken from
the grocery store of the United
States Stores System, some time
Saturday night or early yesterday
morning. was recovered yesterday by
Borough Marshal John Mulsoff. The
safe was located in the vicinity of
Ch~eesequake, and although attempts
had been made to open it they were
unsuccessful as the money was
found in the strong box when it was
ope led by the manager of the store
at Mr.. Mulsoff's place today.
Entrance was gained to the
building by forcing the rear door
and the safe was then removed, Mr..
Mulsoff and the manager of the
store are of the opinion the work
was that of some one residing in the
borough, probably boys. An effort
will be made to locate them Mr..
Mulsoff taid today.
Thieves also visited the chicken
house of Mrs. Lambertson in lower
Min street and carried off some
of her choice fowls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
CARTERET SOCIAL CALENDAR
is FILLED WITH EVENTS

CARTERET, Dec. 1.-THE social
calendar of the borough is filled
with many events which are sched-
uled to take place during the holiday
season. Arrangements have been
completed for the benefit dance of
the Carteret Free Public Library
which will be held in the library
headquarters on Friday night, De-
cember 81. On the same night the
Ladies' Republican Club will hold a
Christmas social at fire house No.
/. The junior dance of the Railway
High school will also take place
that night. The Ladies' Whist Club
will be entertained that night by
Mrs. E.: Lefkowitz.
Biblical motion pictures will be
shown at st. Elias Greek Catholic
church on Sunday, December %.
The Hudson Athletic Club will hold
a dance at C~oughlin's auditorium
on Wednesday, December 20. On
Saturday night, December 20, an en-
tertainment and dance will be given
by the Sacred Heart Slovak church.
A score of dances and parties have
been announced for New Years eve.
OF more than usual interest is the
Victory dance OF the Republican or
ganization which will be held at
Dalton's auditorium on Friday night
January 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
KEYPORT RESIDENTS ARE
URGED TO GIVE SUPPORT

Keyport, Dec. flowing to in
u llity to secure helpers the tag day
conducted on Saturday for the tu-
herculosis fund being raised by the
sale of Christmas seals vas not the
success the chairman had hoped it
would be. Less than "a were received
and this by the chairman herself, as
she was unable to secure assistants.
Miss Elsie Osborn, the borough clerk
is in charge of the box at the bor-
olgh hall and any who wish to con
tribute to n of the most worthy of
causes may make their contributions
t. Miss Osborn.
Efforts will be made to have repre-
sentatives in the post office each eve
hing this week and volunteer helpers
would be gratefully received by the
chairman.
The local schools are doing excel
lently, the East and West Keyport
schools assisting materially the
Broad street school. Seals are also
for sale at Warns drug store. The
borough has been allotted 500 worth
of extra seals which the chairman is
anxious to dispose of.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SEVERAL SMALL ROBBERIES
REPORTED TO THE POLICE

Several small robberies were re-
ported to the police over the week
end. Irene Wohlgemuth. of Car
teret, notified the authorities that a
lap robe was stolen from her car.
and Franklin Henry, of this city, re
ported the theft of a lap robe and
two side windshields. Both thefts
occurred Saturday night, one car
having been left on New Brunswick
avenu and the other on Jefferson
street.
The warden's Office reported the
theft of a Ford touring car bearing
n. J.. license 07614 from Far Hill.
After stealing the car the thieves
robbed the p~ostofice, ID. J.. & w.
railroad station and a lumber yard
office. Red Bank police reported
the theft of a Columbia roadster.
Charles Williams, of Plainfield, also
informed the local police regarding
the theft of parts of his car.
Officers Layden and Harding last
night investigated the robbery of an
establishment on Hall venue. The
owner, it is said, knows the robbers
and a warrant for their arrest Will
be obtained.
Mary Starach, of Parker street, on
Saturday night turned over to 7raific
Officer Bachman a pocketbook found
on the sidewalk nea Smith street
and Madison avenue. The pocket
book was turned in at headquarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
linen HELD|N
BEER SEIZURE
u. S. Com. McGiII Releases
Them in Bail; Liquors Re-
moved to Brooklyn

ToTTENVILLE, Dec. 17:-Louis
Sackett, twenty-five years old, a
chauffeur of SAL Hoffman street,
Philadelphia, and George E. Kramer,
t~wenty-one years old, a helper, of
1911 North Carolina avenue, Atlantic
City, charged with a violation of the
Volstead act in. having in their pos
session a quantity of liquor said to
be more than one-half of one per
cent of alcohol were held in $1,000
bail each when arraigned before
United States Commissioner McGill
in the federal district court, Brook
lyn, Saturday. Bail was furnished
and the two men were released for
examination on Friday of this week.
Saekett. driving a five ton Mack
truck containing thirty half barrels
and 125 cases of t~wenty-four bottles
each, said to be filled with high
powered beer, and held up at $3.50
o'clock Saturday morning at the
ferry at the foot of Bentley street by
Patrolman Frank Filler as the truck
came off the ferryboat from New
Jersey. He with the helper were
locked up in cells at the Tottenville
Precinct police station and later
taken to Brooklyn for arraignment.
The truck and its contents, which
have been held at the police station
since Saturday, were this morning
taken to the government warehouse
in Brooklyn where where 1t will be
held pending the outcome of the
case. Should the men be convicted
and the contents of the truck proven
to be high powered beer in violation
of the law, the beer and truck will
be confiscated by the government.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
MAN is ARRESTED AFTER
HIS CAR HITS ANOTHER

TOTTENVILLE. Dec. 17:-Paul
Schram, of 1449 Woodrow road,
Woodrow, was arrested Saturday
night by Motorcycle Patrloman Jen-
sen on a charge of in~toxication after
he had rammed an automobile drlV-
en- by John II. Drew, of $3.50 Rich
mond avenue, Eltingville, in Ampoy
road near Bamberger's lane. Schram,
who complained of severe pains
about 4 O'Clock yesterday morning
while locked in a cell in h rotten
Vile police station and 1t was pc
1ieved he was threatened with APP
pendicitis, was removed in the am
bulance by DIR. Heksh to the Rich
mond Memorial Hospital. He was
admitted to bail last night when he
had sufficiently recovered to go to
his home and he will be arralgned
in court on Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Adams, of
Brooklyn, were visions at Prince
Bay over the week end.
Mrs. Frank Woodward, of Prince
Bay, who came north to attend the
funeral of a sister at Hartford,
Conn, has returned to Florida again
where she has been since the first
of November.
NJ. and Mrs. Harry Putt, of Hill
side, n. j., and Miss Eta Ea-ss OF
Brooklyn, have been visiting MIR.
and Mrs. William En~gelbrecht.
Mr. and Mrs George Arbogast have
returned from Rockville Center,
where they were called at the death
Of his sister.
The card party and dance of the
Prince Bay Country Club Saturday
nigh at the club house was largely
attended by members n their
friends. The Elite dance orchestra
furnished music,
TIL Christmas card sale by the Ii
brary committee at Bedelrs bakery
Saturday will be continued again
mex. Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
CHARLES LONG, FIREMAN
ASSIGNED TO 80 ENGINE

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 17-Charles
l.. Long, of Sleight venue, with a
class of twenty-four others, who
passed the municipal civil service
examination some time ago for fire.
men in the New York fire depart
ment, were appointed on Friday and
yesterday were assigned to 80 En-
gin Company in Beekman street,
Manhattan. Mr.. Long resigned his
position Saturday as foreman for
the Public Service Corporation in
Perth Amboy, which c he has
been with since 1912 with the eXcep
ton OF hat time while over seas
with the army. Before going to the
Public Service he worked for the
Richmond Light and Railroad on
Staten Island for sever and a half
years He was the only n in the
class from the island in which there
were three patrolmen who resigned
from the police department to enter
the fire department.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SOUTH SHORE ASSN. TO
MEET AT LAKEWOOD

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 17.-Several
important matters are scheduled TO
come before the meeting of the
South Shore Protective Association
to be held tonight at lakewood Arms,
Oakwood Heights. A report on the
park site at Great Kills point, the
extension of the Southside boule-
ward from Eltingville to Tottenville,
with regard to the manner of the as
sessment to be levied for the open
ing of the new thoroughfare and
the cost of the pavement afterward.
Augustus G. Marscher. president,
will be in the chair, and it is ex-
pected that a large turnout of mem
bers will be at the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
AUTO LAW VIOLATIONS

Motorcycle officers of the local de-
partment, Frank Seiboth, Paul Lay
den and Frank Burke, arrested or
summoned quite a number of auto
mobile law violators over the week.
end.
George Fleischer, of New York,
arrested by officer Seiboth for speed
ing on Market street, was fined S25
and the balance of the cases will be
heard IN the local court tonight or
on Friday night.
William Dey, of Jamesburg, and
James Furey, Of Keyport, in whose
cars summons were left by Officer
Anton Thullesen, for parking in the
fire zone, were fined So each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
CHANGES IN POLICE STATION

In preparation for the installation
of the new police call system at po-
lice headquarters, a change has been
made IN TIE outlay of the 1ieuten-
ants section of the station house.
The lieutenant's desk has been moved
alongside of that formerly occupied
by the clerk of the department, and
the entrance to the l%ieutenant's sec
ton is once again between the big
desk and the police system appar-
atus. The telephone booth on the
stand. with the two desks, has been
removed.
City Electrician Jay b. FRANKIE
and the representative of the Came
we'll company expect to have the
machine in place today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
TOTTENVlLLE

Mrs. Ira Zwoyer is home from
Buffalo for the holidays with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sprague. of
Brooklyn, spent yesterday with his
aunt, Mrs. Margaret Wood.
Mrs. Florence Cuny and Mrs.
Eugene Cuny were at the fashion
show at the COLISEUM, Port Rich
mond, Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Kriss
have returned from a wedding trip
and have taken up their residence in
Perth Amboy.
William j. Derickson is still in a
serious condition at the Roosevelt
Hospital, Manhattan.
Lieutenant Daniel Driscoll, after
thirty-two years a member of the
police department, retired Saturday
night on his own application.
Miss Elsa E. Evans. of ~Tottenville,
grand royal matron of the Order of
Amaranth of the state, will institute
a new chapter of the order at the
Masonic temple, Stapleton, tonight.
This will be the third chapter on the
island. The other two are at Totem
Vile and Port Richmond.
The second nomination of officers
for Bentley Lodge No. $40, Odd Fell
lows, will take place tonight at Odd
Fellows hall.
A monster euchre in aid of charity
to provide Christmas cheer for the
needy on Staten Island will be held
by the Richmond County Democratic
General Committee tonight at the
Stapleton clubrooms. Many hand
some and useful prizes will be
awarded in the games.
Troop 81, Boy Scouts, Is arranging
for a large class initiation to be held
on Tuesday night, January s.
James Forest, of 1916 Huguenot
avenue, arrested Sat -rday by Patrol
man Hertel on complaint of his
brother, Andrew Forest. on a charge
of ~intoxication, was fined IS by
Magistrate Croak yesterday morning
IN the first district court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
CARTERET

Councilman and Mrs. Joseph Z.
Child and Mrs. c. III. Byrn were
Keyport visitors yesterday.
Miss Helen King, of Elizabeth
was the guest of Mrs. M. ROCK yes
terday.
Mrs. Thomas J.. Mulvihlu Is an
Elizabeth visitor today.
Walter, Florence and Ella EgSert
were Newark shoppers SATURDAY.
Councilman and Mrs. Frank An
dres were Newark visitors yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Abel celebrated
their first wedding anniversary with
a party at their home Saturday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
ARCH MAS0NS HAS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

TOTTENVILE, Dec. 17-Past
High Priest John Crute installed
the following elected officers for
Staten Island Chapter Royal Arch
Masons at a regular ~convocation of
the chapter at the Masonic temple,
Friday night: High priest, Julius
Getzlowitz; king. Albert Hollowell;
scribe, Leland Nance: captain of the
host Ralph Saunders; principle So
journer, Emil Topp; royfl arch cap
tain, James w. Laird; master of first
veil, Allison Androvette; master of
second veil, Chester A. Cole; master
of first veil, Daniel Ford; sentinel,
Ewald j. Gross, and chaplain, John
Coulthurst.
After the ceremonies a collation.
served in the banquet hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
Ell

The Progressive Club AssocIa-
tion held a card party at the club
house Saturday night. The prize
winners were Mrs. Thomas Krohne,
Mrs. A. Leidner, Mrs. Frank Barth'
Mrs. C. Haight and Mrs. p. ID. De
Young. Refreshments were served.
The food sale Of the Sunshine
class, held Saturday afternoon
netted Sc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Smith and
family of Jersey City were the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Baker YES
terday.
Mir and Mrs. ]. Brown, Miss Caro-
line Bowker and Miss Mildred Sim
were the guests of Irving Baker and
Bert Van Cleft at a theatre party in
New York Saturday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
new COUNCILMAN MAY
Be NAMED AT CARTERET

CARTERET, Dec. 17-Considera-
BILE interest is manifested here in the
borough council meeting which is
scheduled to take place tonight. 1t
is generally expected that on this
occasion the left by Coun-
Gilman George r. Harmed will be
filled by Mayor Thomas J. Mulvi-
hill. Many names have been men,
toned in connection with this ap-
pointment but it is understood that
only a few of Mayor Mulvihills
aides know whom he will select to
take Harned's place.
Other important matters will also
be taken up at the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
MEET AT CARTERET

CARTERET, Dec. 17:-An inter-
esting meeting of the Past Chief
Rangers of the Foresters of Middle
sex county was held at the firehouse
here yesterday. President Edward
c. Smith was presented with a table
set in honor of his recent marriage
Considerable discussion was devoted
to plans for welfare work of the
Foresters. A social time was enjoy
ed following the business session.
Delegations from South Amboy, New
Brunswick, Perth Amboy and Car
teret were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
Henry j. ZitteI

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 17:-Henry
J. Zittel, a retired patrolman of the
New York police department and
father of Patrolman Adam Zittel,
traffic officer at Borough Hall, St.
George. died Saturday night at the
home of his son., 991 Woodrow road,
Woodrow. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon from his late
residence and the interment will be
in Evergreen cemetery, Brooklyn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SEIZE RUM CARGO

SPRING LAKE, Dec. IA 28-
foot skiff carrying As cases of Whis-
key was seized and two men we're
arrested as rum me on the
shore here yesterday, when the DO 1t
which had been under observation
for several hours by the local po-
lice attempted to make a landing off
the North End Bathing Pavilion.
The men said they had been forced
land because of a shortage of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
Bowling Match at "Yp Tonight

Considerable interest is being Ger
tered in the bowling match between
the teams of Simonsen and Smith, in
the Y. M. C. A. five-man bowling
league, to be rolled on the "Y"
tonight. Tomorrow night
Mallet's team will oppose Bagger's
bowlers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17

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GUIDING HAND NEEDED,
Condition of Fledgling States of
the Middle East.
Elizabeth Tltzel, In Asia Masazine.

ElzAbcth TtZel, In Asia Magazine. -
The independent Arab state of
Observation-Disclosures self-government
with minimum, of foreign control
OF course, everything hangs on the in
depreciation of foreign control" II
Great Britain and France, were to
clear out of the middle east tomor-
row. what would happen? Wars be-
tween the various middle eastern. po.,
litical factions for control-exhaus-
tive, ruinous wars in countries that
are too poor for anything but war
fare. Eut suppose that the western
powers were to guarantee military
protection Of the fiedgling states until
they learned to fly alone? Well. some
thing Of independence would be gone.
And who would guarantee the protec-
tion OF the states against economic
aggression?
] believe in the Arab people. But I
like them too well TO join tfei.' move
ment for complete independence. For
J. know that to set them adriit II a
world of concession seekers would be
as foolish as to turn an adoleScent
boy with u fortune in his pocket
adrift In den of picknockets. Even
western governments can be tempted
by mess Of pottage. If the east were
set adrift at the present momert, the
old story of Esau would De repeattd d
on a grand scale in the ancient set
ting.
We used to believe in western
Evening star., 1923-03-02
WOMAN, HELD SLAYER,
UN|NTERESTED IN LAW
When Questioned in Court Says She
Never Heard of Statute
Against Murder.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March Mrs. Paul
ette Saludes, on trial charged with
Staying Oscar Martelliere. insurance
broker. declared today on the witness
stand that she had never heard of any
law against murder. and was not in
terested in the matter.
Were you not taught in your in
fancy that it was wrong? Were YOU
not taught in church Thou shalt not
kilr:" demanded Assistant District
Attorney Brothers. Then she an
Swered afIirmatiNel,'.
Prom your knowledge of life. did
you not know II vas wrong to Kill
people without justiiication?" Judge
Morris koenis. who is presiding
askc cd
Il am not qualified to answer such
questions" she answered.
You know today. that it was wrong
TO kill Martelliere?" asked Mr.. Broth
crs
81 do not know that / killed him,
she answered.
Before Mrs. Saludes entered court
her counsel asked her TO hold herself
In check on the stand and not TO. give
way to emotion. He told her he did
not believe in the efficacy Of woman :
tears on jury.
When she resumed the stand she
showed little evidence of her break
down yesterday.