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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
GIRL WHO FAXED FEVER
NOW ACTUALLY ILL

ESCANABA, Mich, Mar. 13:-No
longer known as the girl who lived
despite the highest temperature re-
ported in medical history, but in
stead as the young woman who per-
petrated n of pathology's greatest
hoaxes, Miss Evelyn Lyons today was
reported actually in a serious condi-
ton.
For twenty days the recipient OF
hundreds of kilograms, letters and
postal cards from all parts of the
country while her fever was reported
officially by the attending physician
as having ranged from ia degrees
upward, Miss Lyons was said today
to have found the excitement which
accompanied her three weeks treat
ment and the subsequent exposure of
her trick of touching the thermome-
ter to a tiny hot water bottle too
much for her.
AS a consequence she was reported
hysterical. with an actual tempera-
ture of 104, and a possibility that
death might follow her protracted
taking.
DR.. H. j. Defnet, the family physi-
clan and also city physician, has
been treating the young woman for
weeks for p~eritonitis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
WOODBRIDGE POLICE
ORDINANCES PASSED

WOODBRIDGE, March IS. A
hearing will be held on Monday
night, March 26 on the ordinance
recognizing the Woodbridge town
ship police department, this measure
having passed on first and second
readings last night. Under the new
ordinance the chief receives a salary
OF $2,400 per year: detective ser
geants and sergeants (roundsmen),
$2,150; desk ~sergeants, $2.100 and
traffic men. $4,000. The base pay
for patrolmen will be $1,000 increas-
ing 500 per year until the maximum
of $4,000 per year is reached. The
patrolmen's and s~ergeants' pay will
be retroactive TO the first OF the
year.
Under the reorganization plan the
rank of lieutenant of police at Fords
is done away with, that office now
being desk sergeant at headquarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
MOVIE THEATRE
OWNER IS HELD
In $1,000 Bail for the Grand
Jury to Selling Tickets to
Minors

For violating the law in selling
tickets to unaccompaIlied juveniles,
George CHASER of 265 Madison
avenue, proprietor OF the Grand
theatre, was again arrested yester-
day afternoon by Poiicewoman Jen-
slna O!esen. He was held in $1,00"
bail to await action of the grand
mitted his guilt before Recorder
Harold E. Pickersgill in the local
court this morning.
Policewoman OLSEN watched the
Grand early yesterday afternoon, in
as much as there was no schol for
the children and, for a period of
fifteen minutes, she saw a numbe1a
of unaccompanied juveniles SOLD
tickets by the ticket seller in the
presence of the proprietor.
The policewonaan obtained the
tickets sold to the children and
handed n at the door. and had the
c%hildren's names placed on them.
! The tickets were then taken as evil
dence. CHASER was arrested and
| I is ticket seller taken as a witness,
Upon arrival at police station this
morning, the movie house manager
was arraigned and then ordered to
go for his license. This was turneo
over to Recorder Pickersgill and
bail for grand jury action was then
fixed.
In taking the owners license. the
recorder made known that the mo-
vie house could not be opened ur-
til 1t had been returned to him.
Later in the morning. it is said, the
license was turned over to Mayor
William c.. Wilson. Permission
has been given the owner to open
today. it is said.
CHASER has been given many
chances and it is believed that he.
could go on forever taking warn
ings and still not live up to the lav5
in respect to sale of tickets to iu-
veniles. He started the new year
by being arrested for this Jaw viola
ton and has been warned several
times since. 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Harding Awaits Tides

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla,
March 13-President Harding's va
cation cruise down the Florida east
coast, which has been dependent
for the past week only upon the
whims of the members of the party,
today was forced to adjust itself to
the rise and fall OF the tide.
The house boat Pioneer, on which
the presidential party is making
their cruise. resumed it's struggle
with sand bars early today and at
s o'clock was reported to have
passed Hillsboro lighthouse, eight
miles above Fort Lauderdale. This
made only about thirty miles &C
complished since the boat left Palm
Beach Sunday afternoon and an ebb
tide made the chances of a~ccelerat-
ing the speed very slight. The re-
made schedule tentatively called for
arrival tomorrow at Miami, how
ever.
In view of the slow progress be-
ing made it was thought that the
President would come ashore today
for another game of golf here or
more likely for a round over the
course at Hollywood. six miles
south of here.
Word has reached the presider-
tial party that Harvey Firestone.
the rubber tire manufacturer. woul1
NEE" the President in Miami and
probably act as host during the stay
in that city. Mr.. Firestone recently
has been working with the govern
ment in an endeavor to solve the
rubber problem resulting from the
virtual monopoly by the British OF
the raw rubber supply. and 1t IS
considered probable that the rub
Der manufacturer may make it a
subject OF conversation between
himself and Mr.. Harding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Delightful Event Given at 7
M. H. A. Hall Last Night
Delightful Program

About one hundred and fifty NO.
men attended the masquerade and
shower, held under the direction OF
the local chapter of Hadassah, i'll
the Y. VI. II. 4. hall last night. Mrs.
Henry X. Golenbock, dressed as an
Egyptian princess was awarded first
prize for the prettiest costume, Mrs.
Harry Stein, dressed as Aunt Je-
nina" was awarded second prize and
Miss Mary Wilmer, dressed as queen
Esther won third prize. The gifts
will be used in hospitals in Palestine.
Misses Rose Brody and Mary Will
ner gave a dialogue, AT the Purim
Masquerade in a most pleasing
manner. Games were played and
refreshments were served. The COM
mittee in charge of arrangements
consists of Mrs. S. Rosenweig, chair
man, Mrs. Martin Boriskin, Mrs.
Frank Meyers, Mrs. Leo JACOBSON
and Mrs. Charles Bardin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
. M etuChen
SoCial--PerSonal

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Hutchinson viii.
leave here Thursday for Los Angeles
where they will make their home
with a daughter. Mr.. Hutchinson
and his wife came here four years
ago from Oklahoma, making their
home here with a daughter, Mrs,
William c. Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rutherford Coer1
have returned from their southern
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Molineux are
enjoying a trip to Porto Rico.
Miss Jane Freeman was a guest of
Miss Julia Bogert last week.
Mrs. G.. H. C. Williams, who re-
Gently sold her beautiful home,
"Beekman Arms" to Harold Edgar.
will leave next week for a trip to
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Pennock have
returned TO their home on Graham
avenue after spending a month in
New York City.
Mrs. Phoebe Martin is i'll at the
home of her sister. Mrs. A. C. Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitaker and
daughters were over Sunday guests
of relatives in New York.
Mrs. Antisdel, of Few York City,
who is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Ellis, will leave Thursday for a trip
to California.
Mrs. George Anderson entertained
q few of her friends at her home
Saturday afternoon in honor of her
friend. Mrs. Alexander, who is leav-
ing for Porto Rico on the twenty
second of this month. The game of
bridge was played and prizes were
won by Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Pierce and
Miss Dorothy Dixon. Delicious re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess. assisted by her two young
daughters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
PERSON TALKS
To ROTAR|ANS
President of Local Club Ad-
dresses District Confer
ence at Newark Yesterday

NEWARK. March 13-Charles
Merton of Rutherford, and William
E. Bryant, Paterson, were nomi-
mated for district governor by the
conference of the thirty-sixth dis
trict Rotarians in session today.
The candidates will be balloted on at
the afternoon session and the result
announced at the dinner, which will
mark the close of the conference
tonight. e.
Speakers at the morning session
today included, BENJAMIN Taner.
Jersey City: William Smalley, Plain
field. and Charles Merton. The
wives and daughters of the visitors
left on an auto tour OF the Essex
county park system which included
a trip through the Edison laborl-
tories.
NEWARK, March 13.-Members
Of the Rotary clubs of the thirty
sixth district in two day conference
here, have nominated Thomas c.
Sheehan of Jersey City for president
of Rotary international OF the Unit
ed States. at the national conven-
ton in st. Louis next June.
Preston Fl. Smith, head of tn
puDlIC SCALOOl - blCii OIL Day OlIlIci
anne to the defense of the modern
boy and the "fiapper" at the session
yesterday.
The world seems to be all against
the boy and the so-called 'flapper,' "
he said. THE boy and the girl have
changed and the father finds it easy
to forget his faults of years ago. The
flapper and the boy of today are
better than those of thirty years
ago"
While the wives and daughters OF
the Rotarians were attending a thea
ire party yesterday, a business ses-
sion of the conference was held in
Wallace Hall of the Y. NJ. C. A. The
speakers included the Rev. PiieI
Emmons of Trenton, the Rev. P. X.
Mcmillan, Trenton: William Bryant,
Paterson; the Rev. Philip Culp, New
Brunswick; Robert Hartman. West
field and Aylin Pierson, Perth Am
boy.
The election Of district governor
will be the principal order of bust
ness today. Prominent Newark
rotarians say it IS questionable il
w. o. Banister of Newark, will
be a candidate. No name has been
suggested in his place.
J. Lyle Kinnonth of Asbury Park
past district governor, presided at
the meeting this morning. Reports
Of committees and nomination of
the district governor took up the
time Of the meeting. The confer
nee will close tonight with a din
ner and dance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
POLICE CONTINUE PROBE

The police are continuing their in
vestigation into the cas- of Vincent
Horvath of Watson avenue, who is
in the hospital with a broken nose
and other minor injuries as a re-
suit of a fall on Sunday night.
When the police investigation first
was started it was believed the man
had a fractured skull and there was
a cloud of mystery around the case,
Steve Lucon of Matawan, Frank
Wodzinski OF Grace street and
Frank Mcfarland of Bertrand ave
nue. were taken into custody as ma
terial witnesses but have since been
released until wanted.
Interesting developments are an
ticipated as a result of this incident.
The county detectives played a part
in the Investigation on Sunday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Fashions Got Him in Trouble

NEWARK. March 13-Paul S.
Medinger. of Baltimore, Maryland.
is positive today that good looks
and a fashion plate appearance are
not always to be desired.
Local detectives, armed with. a
description furnished by the Baltt-
more police, of a handsome young
man who wears stylish clothes -
picked up Medinger on Broad street
today on a charge of larceny and
embezzlement of $500.
According to the police, Medinger
was employed by the gfirm Of Ham
man Leven Company of Baltimore,
dealers in musical instruments. He
left Baltimore with $500 of the
firms money. the police say.
When taken to headquarters. the
authorities declare Medinger admit
ted his guilt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Miss Freeman
WEEDS A. F. KoppeI

The marriage of Miss Jean Free
man. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Freeman, Of Fayette street, and
Arthur F. Koppel. Of New York, took
place at the brides home, Sunday
afternoon. Rev. Fl. L. Chain per
formed the ceremony. Many tele-
grams were received including one
from the brides father, who was
unable to be present at the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Koppel will reside in
Madison avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Simpson Women
To Serve Supper

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sinlp-
son M. e. church will serve their
New England supper, Friday night,
March 10, in the basement OF the
church. The menu TO be served con-
sists of fresh roast ham, cold boiled
ham, mashed potatoes, brown gravy,
cold slaw, baked beans, macaroui
and cheese. brown bread, coffee and
crullers. The regular committee will
serve.
Booths will be erected where home
made candy may be purchased at a
nominal cost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
IikeIv

CHICAGO, March 13.--Removal
proceedings in the case Of Abraham
Goldman of Chicago. father-in-law
OF Joseph MArcino, the barber
banker. who Is alleged 10 have part
Iy wrecked the First National Bank
of Warren, Mass, the Niagara Life
caused loss to other institutions and
financial supporters, were dropped
today when IL was Indicated that ex-
tradition would be obtained without
Opposition to Goldman
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
p;erSon Mattresses Conference

The Perth Amboy Rotary Club IS
being well represented at the confer
ence today, the election of a district
governor being scheduled for this af-
ternoon. President Aylin Pierson
spoke on the Reward of Service"
during yesterdays session. The mem
bers representing Perth Amboy to-
day are President Pierson, Andrew
Anderson, August Ranges, Oliver r.
Hatfield, John Weller, D. P. Ohm
stead, Colby Dill, Fred BRIGGS and J..
Logan Clevenger. AS President Pier
son was not able to be present at this
afternoons session when the vote for
district governor was taken, Mr..
Olmstead was appointed alternate
having the presidents voting power.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Mrs. Mallory Wins

NICE, March 13.-(By The AsSo.
ciated Press)-Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt
Mallory, the American woman lawn
tennis champion, won her first
match in the Nice tournament, to-
day, she defeated Mile. Saint Omer
Roy, 6-1, 81, in the first round.
King Gustave of Sweden, paired
with Mr.. Hunter OF England, was
eliminated in the first round of the
mems doubles in the Nice lawn ten
mis- tournament today, losing to NJ
Deshayes and Colonel Dunkerly
6-S. e., 6-1,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
To Probe Material Supply

WASHINGTON, March lS.--In-
vestigation into the supply of three
raw materials-rubbeI nitrates and
commercial fibres-will be en-
barked upon Immediately by Sec
rotary Hoover under the authority
granted the commerce department
by the last congress.
Stats are being organized, MI.
personnel of the department. 1t
was suggested that inquiry might
demonstrate the ~advisability of in
vcstigating also the production OF
other raw commodities, whose chief
sources are outside the United
States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
OBITUARY
Funeral For Games Van Horr

EIIICThI tut OdHECS VIII INOIH
The funeral for James Van Horn
the locomotive engineer killed in the
yard of the American Smelling &
Refining Company's plant last
Thursday morning was held yester-
day morning was held yesterday af-
ternoon from his late residence at
Ling Street and New Brunswick ave-
nue., Fords. Rev. Desmond Heyliger,
pastor of the First Baptist church
officiated at the service, which was
largely attended by relatives and
friends together with many of his
former workers. The interment was
in the Alpine cemetery. The bear
ers were C. j. Coley, Joseph Coley,
Hugh Church, Fred Seguine, U. G..
Garrison and Alfred CoIey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Tragedy In TRAFFIC Violation

NEW YORK, Mar. 13-An uniden-
titled man was shot and killed, a by
stander was wounded by a motor
cycle patrolman's revolver and a
third man was knocked down by an
automobile today when three men
who violated rtaffic rules tried to
evade an attempt to a sum-
mons on them.
The fugitivss fred at the patrol
man who had ordered them to stop
and then the pursuit began through
the crowded streets Of the upper
East Side. The automobile was
wrecked when it hit a pillar of the
elevated railway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Want Ford IN Testify

OTTAWA. March 1S.--Henry Ford
is to be asked to come to Ottawa 10
testify on the question of financial
credits before the Parliamentary
committee on banking and COM
merce.
I'VE shall be glad to advance him
money to get him along" jocularly
remarked Chairman MacLean y hen
the question OF witnesses came up
today.
But we should make him so back
i'm one OF his own cars" added Sir
Henry Drayton, former minister OF
finance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Hearing on Alleged Fraud

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Ef-
forts of the government to bring to
early trial those indicted here on
charges of fraud IN connection with
wartime camp construction work,
were said today to hinge largely on
the case of W. A, Starrett, one of the
defendants, whose removal from
Newark, N. j., to Washington, for
trial, is being sought by the depart
inent of justice. A hearing has been
called before a United States COM
missioner at Newark today to thresh
| out the question,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Probe ISo,,o,. violation

NEW BRUNSWICK, March 49,
Charles and Julia Franciak OF
Dunellen. in the county court here
yesterday were found guilty for vio-
lation of state liquor laws. The
testimony of two boys brought out
the fact that they have been pur-
chasing booze from the Franciaks
and the latter were caught by Chief
of Police Barrel. of Dunellen, when
marked money vas used. At the
time OF arrest a quantity OF liquor
was taken way by the authorities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Ice Jam Feared

PORT JERVIS, N. Y, March Is.
A dense fog with a light drizzle
today yelled the huge ice Jam in tine
Delaware river that has been threat
ening to flood parts of the city, and
prevented the intended dropping of
$500 tons of INT bombs from army
airplanes to break I'D the ice.
Fears of the citizens were partly
a~lleviated, however, with the an
nouncement that during the asst "a
hours the water had receded II
inches, as a result of higher temper
allure that opened a few small lanes
through the ice. The high mark this
mornin gwas II feet and 8 inches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Fords Social
And Personal Mention

Miss Elsie Stehlgens was an out
of-town visitor Saturday.
Mrs. e. Greene and her daughter
visited friends in Perth Amboy Sum
day afternoon?
Mrs. Hans Thompson was a Perth
Amboy visitor Saturday.
The regular weekly meeting Of
the Rod and Gun Club will be held
tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Wolycrtor1 is Named

TRENTON, March 15.-Charles A,
Wolverton, whose term as prosecutor
OF Camden county expired at mid
night last night was today appointed
an assistant attorney general TO be
acting prosecutor of Camden until
the governor anne a new prosecu-
ton for that county.
Wolverton, a Republican, was to-
day named as an assistant by attor-
ney General Thomas F. McCran to
carry on the office of prosecutor.
The salary of the prosecutors office
is $500 a year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
INCREASE FOR DILL

TRENTON, March 13.-Abill by
Senator Simpson, Democrat, which
passed the senate last night would
increase the salary of Motor Vehicle
Commissioner William l.. Dill of
Passaic to $4,000 a year. The com-
missioner receives $1,000 as
motor vehicle commission and $4,000
as an assistant secretary of state.
Simpsons bill would increase Dills
salary as motor commissioner to
$4,000.
There was no debate on the meas
ure. The Republicans voting with
the Democrats for the increase.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Warrants For Bandits

KEARNY, March 13.-Police
Judge WINNER today issued four
John Doe warrants charging the
auto bandits who shot a policeman
here and another in Lyndhurst early
yesterday, with atrocious assault
with intent to kill.
Three men are held by the Hobo
ken police charged with grand lar
ceny in the theft Of ar automobile,
which they abandoned in Newark
shortly after the Lyndhurst shooting.
These men are suspected Of being
members Of the bandit gang.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Search For Men Fails

POMPTON LAKES, March 10
Posses searching the woods for
John Manning, sought in c%onnectio'I
with the death of his wife, Melissa,
in her home here late Saturday,
have been unsuccessful.
A number of searchers under COM
mand of Police Lieutenant Gilbert
made a search of the banks of the
Wanague river for a distance of
more than three miles on the Theory
that the missing man might have
fallen or jumped into the river.
An autopsy, performed yesterday
by County Physician Armstrong, de-
termined the cause of Mrs. Mann
ing's death to have been a. knife
wound in the right side which pune
tured the lung. There were three
other wounds on the woman's arms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Social for Y. M. c. A.

There will be a "weenie'' and
marshmallow roast about the fire.
place in the mems lobby of the local
Y. M. g. A. tonight, commencing at
8 o'clock. All members are invited
to attend this fireside event which is
the second of its kind held within a
month. There will be an entertain
ing informal program.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
To Rnild

NEW BRUNSWICK, March 49,
A building contract has been filed in
the county clerks office between
Congregation Adath Israel of Wood
bridge and Leon Sewitch of Perth
Amboy. This provides for the COM
pletion of a synagogue at School and
Manning streets in Woodbridge one
week before Rosh Hashonah which
is the Jewish New Year. The con
tract price is SS,240,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Ietters of Administration

NEW BRUNSWICK. March 10
Letters of administration have
been granted to Alexander Sabo of
Woodbridge. on the estate of Ber-
tina Fenyor. who died January %.
The applicant is the legal guardian
and five minor children of the de-
ceased survive. The personal es-
tate is valued at SITS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Must File Statements

ALBANY, N. Y, March 1S.-Tht
Anti-Saloon League of New Yorl
must file statements Of expenditure
in connection with political cam
paigns, according to a decision hand
ed down today by Supreme Cour
Justice Ellis J. Staley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Parent Teachers
To Have Meeting

The regular meeting Of the Par
ent-Teacher's Association of the
Grammar school viii be held Hhurs-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Judge
Harold E. Pickersgill will speak on
1.-THE History of Perth Amboy." All
members are urged to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Theatre Party

The Alpha Beta Phi Sorority en-
ioyed a theatre party to New York,
Sunday, in honor OF Miss Matilda
Is ss=EEzEE
E&S &xEEI1T
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
Ladies' Aid to Meet

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Danish Children's Home will hold
their regular meeting at the home,
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
CITY BRIEFS

Algonquin Lodge No. So, knights
OF Pithias, at its meeting last night
conferred the first degree on 1--WE
candidates. Cortlandt Sheath, the
degree master was in charge of the
work. with Chancellor Commando,
Burton Gehret in the chair. An in
Nltatlon was accepted from Roth
Lodge OF Newark to go to that city
on May % for the purpose Of putting
on the second degree for that lodge.
A degree team from Newark viii
come here on Monday, March 26,
for the purpose of putting on the
third degree of the order, it was an
nounced at the meeting, At that
time a reception will be rendered
the team and the visitors who arc
expected to come here for the oc-
casion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
''Tad's Swimming Hole will

"Tad's Swimming Hole" will be
the title of the moving picture which
will be shown tonight at the weekly
boys chapel service in the Y. NJ. c.
A., a talk by General Secretary Wal
ter H. War;, also being scheduled.
Attendance at these weekly meetings
is on the increase.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13

Cases listed for last night in the
local police court will be disposed
Of at Friday nights session. There
was no session last night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

tDy Pacific & Atlai,tic) Between training drills members of Uncle Robbie's crew at Clearwater, Fla, indulge with wife and chil- dren in pastime tn at is second Nonly to baseball. Mrs. GeoEse Smith, wife of Dodge.r pitcher, makes drive whTb's son, sAllan, tees off.S* i ' :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

(By Pacific & Atlantic) Weight of twenty-five-ton reel of wire snapped SUD- porting chains of s. s. w a b a S h at Philadelphia pier, causing $25,000 damages.