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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
CURZON
To KEEP POST
Will Continue as Secretary
for Foreign Affairs-To
Deal With Russia

LONDON. May % (By The Asso-
eiated Press)-Lord Curzon will
continue to act as secretary for for.
eign affairs in the cabinet of Prime
Minister Baldwin. according to I'M
official predictions in government
circles today.
One of Lord Curzon's first acts in
his new ministry will be to deal
witt Russia's second reply to tho
British ultimatum. which it is ex-
pected Leonid Krassin. Soviet rep
resentative here, will hand in today
or tomorrow.
The Earl of Derby announced at a
luncheon at the Olympia today that
he had received an offer from Prime
Minister Baldwin TO continue TO
serve as SECRETARY of state for war
and that he had agreed to do so.
Much interest has been aroused
among the public from the fact that
Lord Robert Cecil had a long inter-
view with the prime minister this
morning. What the purport of the
conference was coald not be learned.
Added to the unofficial predictions
of the continued incumbency of the
foreign secretary was a statement by
the press association saying 1t under
stood Lord Curzon would continue in
his present post in the new cabinet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE PLANS
Expect Big Turnout of Patri.
otto, FraternaI and Civic
Organizations

With only the finishing touches
yet TO be arranged. all plans are
about completed for the decoration
of the graves OF Perth Amboy's SOL
der dead on Memorial Day. A
meeting OF the committee in charge
of the celebration was held last
night at the city hall and plans
for the parade nex Wednesday out
lined.
The various organizations will
meet at the Odd Fellows Hall on
Wednesday morning at s o'clock.
From there a firing squad will ac-
company the members OF the GAR.
to the Episcopal church cemetery
where the regular services will be
held. A counter-march to the city
hall park will be executed, where the
GAR. and firing squad, which will
be composed of members of Eagle As
crew, will meet the rest of the pa
rade. The big march will then be
taken to the Alpine and st. Mary's
cemetery, where Mayor Wilson and
other prominent men will speak.
Invitations have been sent out to
the different fraternal and civic Or
CARNATIONS relative I their partici-
pating in the parade, and 1t is ex-
pected that a large representation
secured, the Perth Amboy Concert,
the Boy Scout Band and the newly
formed band of the Eagle 4S, so
that there is every indication of
plenty of music for the parade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
.POLENSKY AND MEDIHETS
NAMED AS CANDIDATES

Samuel Polensky and Harry s.
Medinets were named the candidates
at the nominating convention of the
Central Jewish Congress Committee
of Perth Amboy held last night at
the Y. NJ. H. A. rooms in Smith
street. In pursuant to the decision
of the executive committee of the
American Jewish Congress the cleo
ton of one of these candidates will
take place the latter part of June.
The election will probably take place
the last Sunday in next month which
is June "a.
Following the nominating conven-
ton which was participated in by
Representatives of sixteen organiza-
lions, plans were completed for the
monster mass meeting to be held at
the Perth Amboy high school audi
forum tonight commencing at 8
o'clock.
Samuel Polensky, chairman of the
local committee, will preside and the
speakers will be DR.. NJ. Eisenberg. of
Buffalo, and A. S. Shomer, of New
York, grand master of the Order
Sons of Zion. Miss Ruth Jacobson
will have charge of the musical part
of the program. This meeting is ex-
pected to bring together many repre-
sentative Jews from all sections, in
GLIDING South Amboyw Woodbridge,
Carteret and this city, that is in
cluded in the jurisdiction of the Cen
trail Jewish Congress Committee dis
trict.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Fords Social
And Personals

Mrs. John Larsen, Of Perth AM
boy was the guest of Mrs. Theodore
Beauregard yesterday.
A surprise party was given to Mrs.
William D. Hoy on Monday night by
a group Of her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ling, Of Rah-
way, were the guests Of Miss Chris
tel Ceiling yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Sullivan enter
tanned out-of-town visitors at their
home recently.
Mr.. and Mrs, Paul swanick enter
tanned relatives from New York on
Sunday.
Mrs. Theodore Ronalder and chill
dren were out-of-town visitors yes
terday.
Edward Busch of New Brunswick,
was a local visitor yesterday,
W. Thompson. of Elizabeth, visit
ed friends here yesterday.
Mrs. Leo Van Horn was ar out-of-
town visitor yesterday.
Miss Genevie Ryan was the guest
Of out-of-town friends yesterday.
Thorvald Andersen was a Perth
Amboy visitor yesterday.
Miss Agnes Byrne, OF Metuchen,
spent Monday night with friends
here.
Mrs. c. Schmitz, of New York City,
is spending several days as guest OF
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Egan were out
of-town visitors this morning.
The Misses Mary and Elizabeth
Bora were out-of-town visitors yes
terday.
Emil Baselock visited friends in
Perth Atnboy last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Morg entertained
relatives from Crawford last night.
The Fl. 3. Club will hold an out
ing at the Columbia Park on May 81.
The members will meet at the post
office thence by bus to the park
grounds.
Mrs. Fred Fischer was a Perth
Amboy visitor yesterday.
There will be a gospel meeting al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Seal tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
POLICE CLOSE
GRAND THEATRE
Admitting of U~naccompanied
Juveniles by Manager Re-
suits in Drastic Action

As a result of his being arrested
again yesterday afternoon for viola
ton of the law in allowing juveniles
unaccompanied to purchase tickets
to enter his show, George CHASER,
of Madison avenue, manager of the
Grand Theatre on Smith street. vas
notified by Chief Niels ]. Tonnesen
this morning that he would not be
allowed to open the theatre again.
CHASER has been before the court
on numerous occasions and for his
las offense prior to yes
t e rday's S. r recorder Har-
old Z. Pickersgill took his license
and held him for grand jury action.
This license was turned oyer to Ma
yor William c. Wilson and the man
was permitted to open with the I'M
derstanding that for his next offense
the police would close the theatre.
CHASER was not indicted by the
grand jury for the last offense, it be-
ing pointed out that another arrest
would result in his being closed for
good by the police of this city.
The arrest yesterday was made by
Officer Frank Tonghini, who saw two
boys, n ten and one seven. ad-
mitted to the place shortly after 3
o'clock. CHASER was arrested and
when a~rraigned before Acting Re-
corder Stephen Somogyi last night,
was fined $50. This fine was paid by
check.
The latest ofenses of CHASER date
since January l, of this year. chief
Tonnesen made known this morning
that he will see to it that the theatre
is kept closed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

CASE WITH JURY
Oak Tree Farmer Defendant
in Shooting Case-Hear
Lengthy Testimony
BULLETIN,

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 2S. -
After considering the evidence in
the case for about two hours, the
jury in the trial of Antonio Qsuh y.
liarello, Oak Tree farmer, charged
with manslaughter and atrocious as
sault and battery, returned a verdict
of not guilty at 2 o'clock this after
noon.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 3D.
Taking of testimony and evidence
was concluded today in the a OF
Antonio Kuagliarello, Oak Tree far
mer, charged with manslaughter in
the death of Peter Mele, his brother
in-law, and atrocious assault on
Louis Ragonetti, of Brooklyn. Con-
siderable time was taken UP yester-
day with the expert testimony or
shot gun bullets. Prosecutor Jo'
seph L. Stricken is representing the
state and Robert n. Crane defends
Quagliarello.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
be Given at the Majestic
Theatre June q With all
Local Talent

With June 4 gradually drawing
aoser, the Y. NJ. II. A. Minstrel
|ommittee is working harder daily
n order to make it's theatrical Of
bring the biggest success ever
chieved by that organization.
| Director Jack Davis who is coach
he the show, announced that he
has cry well pleased with the tall
hi unearthed amongst the Y. M. ii.
|. members and predicts that the
Elne 4 offering will be one OF the
list amateur theatricals ever direc-
bd by himself. With a sextette or
versatile end-men, espec-
|llv good specials and a riotous col
of comedians the show is sure
II meet with the approval of the
|rge crowd that the chairman of the
|cket committee announces viii jam
be Majestic.
Max Gibian. who has been work
liz zealously during the past week
1 chairman of the program COM
|ittee. reported to the minstrel COM
Iittee that the program would be
be largest ever assimilated under
he auspices of any association OF
his city.
The tickets which have been put
| the hands of the members OF the
|. NJ. H. A. for disposal have been
Eactically all sold and will be ex-
hanged for reserved tickets at the
[aiestic Theatre on June !, : and
al 10 o'clock IN the morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Guild
Party Success

la large crowd attended the card
srty, held in Odd Fellows hall.
|onday night, under the direction of
|e woman's Guild of the Workers
cooperative society. The usual
ines were in play and the follow
|g prizes were awarded:
Non-player's prize, Mrs. Wilson,
Ike.
Peanut Jab: Mrs. j. Smith, alumni
ina pot; Mrs. NJ. Martin. brushes
la Mrs. Z. Torrell, towel.
lP-izachle2Edward Sorenson, slip
Ia: William Plass, cake dish: Mrs
Hanson, rag rug; Mrs. Edward
{renson, handkerchiefs; Mrs. Lund.
minimum strainer; p. Jensen, tie;
rs. Bracken, pillow cases; A. Han
'h, apron: John Hanson. comb; Mrs.
Egeson, fern; Mrs. William Plass,
liter set; Mrs. H. Erickson. towel;
rs, A. Barnen. towel: Mrs. M. Han
h, berry set; Nicholas Zerin, towel;
| Olsen, apron and Miss Olga Camp,
bss set.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Friends
IN Her Birthday

Miss Gladys F~'alkenstein, Of Broad
entertained a number OF
lends at her home, Monday after
bon, in honor of her birthday. PA
Il selections were given by several
/ the guests, games were played and
|usic enjoyed. Refreshments were
|The guests included: Misses Ruth
hmm. Eleanor Hurley, Eleanor Des-
|ond. Catherine Mooney. Margue-
IL Gardner, Emily David. Alice OIL
Ia. Virginia Cole, Clementine and
eronica Canary, Dorothy Kelly
Kenneth Gardner, Stanley
Thomas Watson, Arnold
bhnson, Michael Kelly, Edward
be- and John Wade. of this city;
|iss Loretta Ford, Of Jersey City;
iss Anna Taylor, Warren DAILY, and
Taylor. of Tottenville; Mrs
MCGEE, Miss Catherine Tay-
b. and Mr.. and Mrs. George Falk-
|stein.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
FRELINGHUYSEN URGES
COAL ACTION BY SILzER

RARITAN, May 23:-On the eve
Of his departure for Europe former
United States Senator Joseph S,
trelinghuysen in a signed statement
urged Governor Silzer TO call a spe-
cial session Of the New Jersey legis-
lature to enact laws TO protect the
New Jersey people against a coal
shortage next winter.
He attacked inflated coal prices
and urged that additional remedies
be provided by congress against the
anthracite coal combinations.'
The increase in the price of coal
since 1900" he said. lis simply stag
gering. A United States Goa COM
mission is now investigating the coal
situation. 1t should make special in
quiry into the increase since 1900,
1t should tell how the cost to the
householder is made up.
1T should tell what profits are
made and by wgom, 1t should un.
mask the profteers. 1t should dis.
close the relations between the own
ers of the coal mines, the railroads
and the coal wholesalers. 1t should
ascertain and report what measures
were taken in the past few years BY
the railroads, the operators aud the
wholesalers to prevent legislation by
congress-"
The former senator looks for nc
legislative relief before next spring
He declared the end of the agree.
ment between the operators and the
miners on September 1 may be fol.
lowed by a suspension of coal mining
IL a new agreement is not signed i'm.
mediately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
ROTAR|ANSH HAVE
BOYS AS GUESTS
Members of Championship
Baseball Team Dine With
Local Club

Val Afflerbach, chairman of the
boys work committee of the local
Rotary Club, outlined before the Ro-
tarians present at the weekly lunch
con in the Packer House today the
plans nov being made for activities
among the boys during the coming
year. The club had as their guests
today the members of the baseball
team which last year won the city
Rotary league championship and
represented Perth Amboy in games
with out of town teams. The Rot&r-
ians played the part OF big brothers
to the boys and made them feel
right at home. The boys were de-
lighted with the feed and applaud
ed long and loud the program of
events which the club is arranging
for their benefit during the next
twelve months.
Today's meeting was in charge of
the boys work committee of Rotary
and Chairman Afflerbach secured as
a speaker a local man who Is a de-
voice Of clean sport and an enthu-
siastic fan-Rev. Wilbert Westcott,
pastor of the Simpson NJ. Z. church.
Rev. Mr.. Westcott told of the good
work done by Rotary in launching
the basketball league last year and
P4 OpildSitu a. ldISGE anu DGtbSl lOul-
nament each year. He told of the
good which the boys a derive of
sports under the proper auspices and
complimented the club upon It's boys
work program,
Chairman A~fflerbach announced
that eleven teams will start in the
1928 Rotary baseball league which
will get under way on June 2. The
schedule is now being made up and
will be announced soon. The YER
ious teams are already practicing
and some close games are antici-
pated.
a Rotary Boys Day is being
planned, Mr.. Afflerbach announced,
on which an outing will be con-
Quoted for all of the boys of the
city up 10 and including those in
the freshman class of the high
school. A field day with athletic
date. The Rotarians were told OF
the y~ear-round playground idea and
this subject is receiving the serious
consideration of the club members.
Az the conclusion of the baseball
league this summer the Rotary boys
committee will sponsor a basketball
league during the fall and winter
months, Chairman Afflerbach N
nounced. The installation of a Ro-
tary Boys band is also being con-
sidered. the members were told, but
no decision has been reached vet as
to the advisability OF such an or
r~anization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
AMBOY MEN
ASK PARDONS
Perth and South Amboy and
Carteret Applications Re-
Ceived by Court ,

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 2S.-
Seven applications from men con-
victed from MiddIesex county on
various charges and sent to the state
prison It Trenton are listed before
the June term OF the court OF par
dons. They are:
Casper Kubicek, OF Perth Amboy
sentenced oil April 81, 1917, for a
term of eight to fifteen years on an
assault and intent to kill and car
rying concealed weapon charge, pre-
ferred by Mary Kubicek.
John Stampien, of Perth Amboy,
carnal abuse sentenced on June 8.
1919, for twenty to thirty years.
Ernest Wood, of South AmboyA
sentenced for assault on Tune 9, 1922
for a term of two to three years.
Steve Wiczuk, of Carteret, sent to
the state prison for ten to thirty
years for second degree murder.
Wiczuk has been committed since
December %, 1919.
Emanuel Napolitano. convicted Of
first degree murder in the famous
Roman Smith murder ase at South
River and sentenced on April 8, 1918
for ten to thirty years.
Charles Brittman, of East Bruns-
wick, rape sentenced on May 16,
1913. for a period of from fifteen to
thirty years.
Edward johnson, larceny and re-
ceiving sentence September 81, 1922,
for two to eve years.
Whether the prosecutor of the
county will oppose any pardons that
may be granted could not be learned
this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Raritan Township
Social and Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gross were
out of town visitors last night.
Miss Edith Jensen attended the
concert at the Perth Amboy High
school last night.
M. and Mrs. George Petrick ei.-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Petrick
of Perth Amboy last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred BeuteI and
Mrs. A. Shear motored to Lake Ho.
patcong on Sunday.
The Walther League will celebrate
the thirtieth anniversary at Our
Redeemer's church tonight. Rev
George Koenig will preach.
Mrs. A. Shear was a Perth Am.
boy visitor yesterday.
Fay Williams is recuperating from
a recent operation at the Perth
Amboy City hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
WOODBRIDGE ORATORICAL
CONTEST FRIDAY NIGHT

WOODBRIDGE, May 2S. - The
contestants at the High school for
the oratorical contest have been an
nounced as follows: Freshman and
Sophomore group, Elsie Aigreen,
1.-THE Old Actors Story" James
Bowling, 1.-The American Flag"
Elizabeth Klaus. How He Saved st.
Michaels," Katherine Miller. Jerry.
The Bobbin Boy; Henrietta Nor
rison. THE Volunteer Organist;'
Junior and Senior group: Myrtle
Howard, "Lasca;" Olive Sandholt,
The Soul of the Violin" Carol Mar
tin, THE Cabin Is Empty Now"
Henry Bernstein, "A Vision of War;
Helen Augustine. Commencement"
The contest will be held in the
High School auditorium on Friday
night, the prizes being awarded by
the Educational Committee of the
Woman's Club of Woodbridge Town
ship. The high school orchestra will
play. The public are most cordial
ly invited to be present particularly
the parents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
k.M.H.A.M inStreISure
To Be Big Success
Legion Benefit
Play is Enjoyed

WOODBRIDGE, May 2S:-The
play for the benefit of the American
Legion, And Home Came Ted" at
the high school vas given in excel
lent style. The cast composed OF
members from the various organiza-
tons in st. James parish were fully
up to the standard of their former
productions.
Those taking part were Miss Alice
Sandahl, Mrs. James P. Gerity, Mrs.
o. S. DUNCAN, Miss Marie DUNCAN,
Miss Catherine Romond, Miss Dor
othy Wheeler. Michael j. Trainor.
Allan Mcdonald, Norman Lee, AL
fred Coley, John O'Toole and Walter
Jordan.
Between the acts Mrs. Frances
Schwegler recited and Miss Drew
Mossman and Miss Margaret Bedeo
danced accompanied by Miss Glenn
entine Andlehnger on the piano. Miss
Loretta Kirchman sang. These four
young women came from Railway.
Horner's orchestra furnished the
incidental music and played for the
dancing which followed. The seem
cry, as on the former occasions, was
greatly admired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
CHAUFFEURS
ARRESTED HERE
SIS Fine Collected From Each
Other Traffic Violation
Cases Are Heard

Twelve Philadelphia chauffeurs in
charge of taxicabs were taken into
custody by Motorcycle Officer Frank
Seiboth yesterday afternoon on a
charge of driving New York state
licensed cars. The twelve ch~auffeurs
had Pennsylvania drivers licenses
and were without registration cards.
When arraigned before Acting
Recorder Stephen Somogyi they
were fined SIS apiece. The taxicabs
were bound from New York City to
Philadelphia. All twelve were tag
ged and were to be put in operation
for the first time in the Quaker
town.
Officer Seiboth arrested Thomas
j. Lavan OF Philadelphia on a charge
of speeding and a SIS fine was i'm
posed, and the same fine was paid
in the case of Dennis ]. O'Toole of
New York City, who was arrested by
once Seiboth for not having a reg
~istration card.
Police Chauffeur Emil Koyen last
night summoned Morris Manuel for
4S2 Mechanic street for speeding at
the rate of t~hirty-five miles an hour
on State street. He was riding a
motorcycle and his cas- will be dis
poeeu OF tomorrow nlght.
Officer William Peterson last night
arrested Daniel Mack of Madison
avenue on a charge of driving an
automobile without a drivers license
or registration card, and BENJAMIN
Feucthman of Woodbridge for driv-
ing an autom obile without a drivers
license and with only one headlight.
Both men will answer the charges
in court on Friday night.
Sam Russo, a truck driver, sum-
moned by Traffic Officer Nels Lybecl
for a traffic violation and for break
ing the traffic sign at Smith and
Prospect streets, was discharged thi.
morning on his promise to pay 81
for damage to the sign.
Edward Roth, seventeen, of 34s
Oak street, summoned by City Mar
shall Daniel J.. Dwyer on a complaint
made by Julius Yaftek of the LIE.
high Valley railroad police staff, as a
result of an accident several days
ago. was fined S25 this morning
when it was learned that he drove an
automobile without a license,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
NARROW ESCAPE FOR BOY
HIT BY CAR At KEASBEY

Six year old Michael Pitos, resid-
ing near st. Stephens cemetery,
Keasbey, owes his life more to good
luck than anything else. when he
was struck by a car of the Public
Service Corporation in front of the
cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mich
ael, coasting out Of an alleyway in a
small express wagon, steared direct
ly into the path of the oncoming
trolley and struck the fender. He
with the small wagon was picked
up and cast aside and the only in
juries the boy received vas a slight
scalp wound and bruises on the body.
He was attended by DR.. Frank G.
Henry and remained at his home.
The car which was in charge OF
Motorman Krageland of this city
was bound from New Brunswick to
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Rosary Society
To Play Cards

The Rosary Society will hold their
regular weekly card party in the
new lyceum in Fayette street to
morrow night. The usual games will
be played and most attractive prizes
will be awarded.
Mrs. Catherine Clapsadell is
chairman of arrangements and IS
assisted by Mrs. Herman SieoCr,
Mrs. P. Mack. Mrs. L. Ducitt, Mrs
Mallinson. Mrs. George Kozusko.
Mrs. S. ] Dwyer. Mrs H Nc
Ard.e. Mrs. Jeanette Thompson, Mis-.
Charles Simmins, Mrs. j. Dickson,
Mrs. John Connolly. MIS-. George
Brooks, Mrs. James Hardiman. Mrs
Chs lea Lind, Mrs. Jack Martin, Mrs.
Mary Leahey. Mrs. Charles Warnef,
Mrs. William Calvin, Miss Della
Fahey. Mrs. William Hoffner. Mrs.
John Delaney, Mrs. George Rivas,
Mrs Charles Qulr1, Mrs. Jos11h
Keenan,, Miss Molly Mullen. Mrs.
William Dalton, Mrs. Stacey CoutL,
Mrs. McGrann. Mrs. j. F. Whit.
Mrs. f. J.. tfri,sn. Ms. Catherine
Douahue and Mrs. Charles Buchdn.