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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
GIRL BEATEN
TELLS STORY
Widest Tale Ever Heard in
Greenwich viIIage-Was
Held a Prisoner

NEW YORK, April II. Miss
Ellen Hurley staggered battered and
bleeding from a basement apartment
in Greenwich Village today with one
of the widest stories on which even
that thrill-loving Bohemian quarter
has been reEaled in months.
It involved drugging. kidnapping,
i'm mprisonment for three weeks in
subterranean quarters, constant
threats of being murdered and
buried beneath the basement floor,
and, for climax, a fierce free-for-
all fight, in the midst of which she
escaped.
A passer-by summoned an ambu-
lance which took her to st. Vincent's
hospital, where she was treated for
multiple bruises, decorations and
hysteria. Police a few minutes later
arrested Emanuel Olisares, a Chill
can seaman, whom they accused of
being her abductor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
TO|SSUE BONDS
To END HOLE
Doubt Has Existed on Legal
ity of Municipality Entering
Into Contract
WITH A UTILITY COMPANY
Serving to Benefit Utility Co.
Decision Means Much for
City of South Amboy
WITH A UTILITY COMPANY

NEW BRUNSWICK, April ID
County Solicitor Frederick Z. Rich
srdson has received from Caldwell
& Raymond, bond attorneys, a legal
opinion on the matter of repairing
and improving the Hole-in-the-
Wall at South Amboy, sustaining the
legality of the agreement between
Middlesex county and the Pennsyt-
vania railroad for the carrying out
Of this work. The bond attorneys
further state that they will approve
of the county bond issue to defray
the cost of the improvement.
Fo- years there has been con-
siderable doubt as. to the right OF a
municipality to enter into an agree
ment with utility company for an
Improvement serving to benefit the
utility company. In 1904 when Gov
ernor George S. Silzer wrs engaged
as a special council for the free
holders he took the Hole-in the
Wall matter into the court of chan
Gerry in an effort to compel the rail-
road company to build a bridge at
Ridgewood avenue, where the Hole
in-the- Wall is located. The railroad
company was held responsible for
this improvement by the chancery
court.
1n6 aPPSe1ASN
he decision OF the cl1ancery court
With the result that the court of er-
.os and appeals reversed the opinion,
Since then nothing further has been
lone, the county maintaining that
he Improvement of the "Hole-in-
he-Wau' was purely matter for
he railroad to finance.
Caldwell & Raymond, in their
opinion ON the matter, point out that
lie Improvement will not be of any
pecific benefit to the railroad COM
,any, but will be benefit to coun-
y traffic.
It is expected active work will
commence upon the improvement
he early part of next week. When
lie construction work is completed
/ big improvement will be noted in
he condition of the hole" as it will
20 enlarged. drained, better lighted
md sidewalks laid within it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
SCHOOL BD. To
GET s250,000
Ordinance viii be introduced
by Board of Aldermen Mon
day Night
FUND Is AVAILABLE
Say Galvin-Means That
Work on New Building is
Now in Sight

ARRANGEMENTS were completed ~
the committee session of the Board
of Aldermen last night. whereby an
ordinance will be introduced at the
meeting of the board on Monday
night, turning over to the Board Of
Education, s250,o00 for the new Hall
avenue school This money accord
ing TO Alderman at Large Richard }
Calvin today. has accumulated and
the ordinance authorizing the plac-
ing OF the amount TO the use of the
Board of Education will be introduc
ed and passed on first reading.
Some weeks ago. when the Board
of School Estimate passed d resolu-
ton calling upon the aldermen 10
appropriate $3.50, 900 for the new
school building, the aldermen after
consulting the debt statement, de-
clared that the city did not have
enough money on hand to meet the
requirements and the resolution was
abled with the understanding that
as soon as the money sllad accuuT1-
lated the $3.50, 600 necessary would
be turned over TO the Board of Edu-
cation for its use. In the meautjme
I it was declared by the aldermen that
no money was to be spent for Inn
proyements until the amount needed
by the Board OF Education had beer
obtained.
According TO Aiderman-at-largs
Calvin. on Monday night the alder
men will call for the debt statement,
after which the ordinance viii be In
troduced. The money remaining al.
ter the S250.0oo has been turned
over to the school board. Mr.. Calvin
declared, would be used for much
needed street repairs.
The elimination of the grade
crossings through this city was also
discussed at length at the rzfnmis-
tee meeting. It was decided to ask
for q debt statement on this special
account in order that the aldernen
may obtain some idea Of the money
available for this work 1t is cx-
pected that advertisements for tine
laying of the sewer will be placed
within six weeks.
Bids will be received at the reg
ular meeting on Monday night fer
the Lehigh Park sewer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
DROWNS BABY;
TRYS SUICIDE
Elizabeth Woman SIaSheS
Throat After Drowning
Baby in Bath Tub

ELIZABETH, April 14-Mrs.
Minnie Cohen, of Elizabeth. guard"
ed by police detail, is in serious con-
dition in the Elizabeth General hos
pitaI after drowning her six months
old baby in a bath tub in her home
and then cutting her own throat
with a butcher knife. She then
turned on the gas in her desperate
effort at suicide, the police say.
When David Cohen, Sir, the wo-
mans father-in- law, arrived at the
house last night he found all the
lights aglow and the doors locked.
Suspecting something was wrong, he
broke a rear window and entered.
He found the woman unconscious
on the kitchen floor, a gaping hole
in her throat and a gas tube in her
mouth Her two year old son Ber
nard was lowering over her crying.
Only the prompt arrival of assist
ance prevented the asphyxiation Of
the second child, the police say.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
GARDEN WEEK
OBSERVED HERE
Woman's Club Urges Plant
ing and Protecting of Gar
dens, Trees and Shrubs

Perth Amboy Garden Week Will
be observed from April II to April
23, the idea as fostered by the Wo-
man Club being to interest all i'll
planting trees and gardens which
will tend to beautify the home and
city and also to urge the protection
of trees and shrubs which now ex-
ist, but are not properly cared for.
Similar weeks are being observed
throughout the country in the inter-
est of gardens and trees, the nation
al garden week being from April 16
to April % and the New Jersey
State Garden Week from April 13
to April 20.
AS a means of distributing infor-
nation desired by those who want
to plant gardens, a special informa-
ton bureau has been established at
the Public Library and between the
hours of 2:30 and 5 o'clock each
afternoon of Garden Week the in
quirer will be supplied at this desk
with all the information desired as
to the preparation and kind of soil
needed, the planting and care of
flowers, trees and shrubs. This in
formation has been prepared by
Perth Amboyans, some of whom
have been planting gardens here for
thirty-five years and consequently
know the types of plants which
flourish best.
A Garden Protective League will
be organized among the school chill
dren with Mrs. Frank L. Antisell in
charge for the purpose of arousing
their interest In gardens. The chill
dren will pledge themselves to pro-
tect plants, gardens, trees and
shrubs and after enrolling in the
league will be presented with a suit
able diploma.
Mrs. M. G. Armstrong is in charge
of the planting of trees in this city
in memory of the Perth Amboy
men who lost their lives in the
World War. No announcement has
been made as yet as to where these
trees will be planted but it is likely
that they will be set out In the va
rious school yards.
Mrs. Fred J. Cox will endeavor
to interest various organizations
such as the Boy Scouts and Camp
fire Girls in Garden Week and Sc
cure the cooperation of these
groups in making the observance a
success.
Mayor Wilson has issued proc
lamation asking the public to enter
into the spirit of the week and it Is
expected many homes will be beau
titled by the addition of gardens
and trees during the week.
The plan is to award prizes to those
making the best showing during
Garden Week, further details of the
plan to be announced next week.
Mrs. Charles H. Seguine is chairman
of the committee, assisted by Mrs.
c. C. Baldwin, Mrs. F. J. Cox, Mrs.
Frank L. Antisell, Mrs. A. II. Bough-
ton, Mrs. w. B. Pratt, Mrs. G. r.
Comings, Mrs. M. c. Armstrong and
Mrs. John Sofield,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
ELkS PLAN BIG EVENT

Frank Seiboth was chosen as
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee of the local lodge of Elks at
a meeting of the committee members
in the clubhouse last night Harry
Ford. NJ. Altman, Charles Sykes and
George st. Andrassy are the other
members of this committee
Plans are being made for their
initial affair to be known as an In
auguration Novelty dance to be held
at the clubhouse on April 2S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
MONEY READY FOR new SCHOOL
MAYS PROCLAMATION
ON "GARDEM WEEK"

Occasions sometimes arise
when every person in a conf
munity can help an undertaking
to succeed. Such an opportunity
is now given.
Perth Amboy is factory city
and her children lack wealth.
We have few attractive proper
ties and there is little beauty and
color in this community. We
need the help of every man, wo-
man and child.
Next week has been designat-
ed throughout this state for spe-
cial observance. Therefore, as
Mayor, I proclaim Aphil 1921
to be PERTH AMBOY GARDEN
WEEK and request it's observ-
ance by planting gardens. grass,
flowers, vines, shrubs and trees.
especially urge the boys and
girls, and the youth of this city,
to protect growth and bloom of
all kinds, and through their ac-
tive guardianship to influence
others to do the same.
w. C. WILSON,
Mayor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
OFFICIALLY OPEN new
DANA BUILDING TONIGHT

At a dinner to be served in the
lew Dana building tonight the build
ng committee will turn over to the
Dana Relief Association the struc-
lure which has just been completed.
At the dinner which will mark the
opening OF the building, John Han
ION, Sr., will act as POSTMASTER and
lae speakers will be Mayor Wilson,
Recorder Pickersgill and DR.. John
L. Lund. The dinner will begin at
!:80 o'clock. The building is situat-
I'd at the corner Of Market and Oak
itreets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
COMPLAIN OF NOISE

In receipt of complaints from res
idents in the vicinity of High street
from Smith to Fayette, regarding
the racket made by busses and
trucks day and night. Chief Niels J.
Tonnesen has notified the members
of his department to see to the abol-
ishment of the nuisance. Particular
attention will be given cases where
it is alleged drivers use their cut
outs. The investigation will be car
ried on in the entire city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Were Married in London

CHICAGO, April 14.-Mathilde
Mccormick, younger daughter of
Harold +. and Edith Rockefeller
Mccormick, was married in London
yesterday morning to Max Oser, ma
jor in the Swiss army and former
riding master, according to a copy
righted dispatch o the Chicago
Tribune from its London staff cor
respondent.
Miss Mccormick presented the
written consent of her father, the In
ternational Harvester Company
magnate, despite the fact she. be-
came NJ the American legal age,
eighteen, last Sunday. and the Eng
lish legal age being sixteen, said the
Tribune's correspondent. Mrs. Nc
Cormick has opposed the marriage,
and last year when Mr.. Mccormick,
from whom she recently had been
divorced, formally announced the
to oppose it through the courts, but
engagement, Mrs. Mccormick sought
dropped the suit when it was agreed
Mathilde should wal. until after she
was Of age.
In compliance with the English
law that requires at least one con-
tracing party to the marriage to
have a residence in the district
where the marriage is to take place
for at least three weeks before the
ceremony, Major Oser Lived during
that period at 1877 Ardgowan road.
Hither Green, says the Tribune.
That was the address given on the
license.
AS far as is known, says the Trib-
une's correspondent, the couple left
for honeymoon in Scotland imme-
diately after the ceremony.
Miss McCorfick has been living in
London for the past three months
under an assumed name, says the
correspondent, while Oser has been
living in London under his own
lame.
During that time they have been
variously reported in Switzerland,
France, Italy and Ireland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

The funeral for Thomas p. Wade
of SO9 Washington street, was held
yesterday morning from his late
residence, followed by a solemn re-
QUEEN high mass at st. Mary's
church at 10 o'clock Rev. Francis
7. McCallion was celebrant. Rev.
John Larkin was deacon and Mgr.
William P. Cantwell was sub-deacon.
The interment was in st. Mary's
cemetery. The pallbearers were
Toney Markos. Charles Bacha,
George Trout, Hans Olsen, James
Kelly and Harry Burns. Mr.. Wade
is survived by his widow and f1ve
children, a sister. Mrs. Catehrine
Hippenstill. and brother, John j.
Wade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
LEGION PLANS DRIVE

The executive committee Of the
American Legion Post 45, met at
their rooms in the Maple building
last night at which time plans were
formulated for a membership drive
to take place on Monday of next
week. The purpose of this drive Is
to solicit the renewal of the old
members and to seek new member
ships. Plans were also made last
night for attending the county meet
ing 10 be held at Duneilen on Mon
DAY, April %.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Snowfall Here

With the sudden drop in the tenn
perature during the night, this city
and vicinity is today experiencing
one of the coldest Days for April
that has been felt here for some
time. Snow began falling in the
early hours and on many house tops
and lawns could be seen traces of
the white furry that occurred be-
fore 6 o'clock. All along the hills
were covered with snow and in some
sections south of this city snow had
fallen two or three inches in places.
Every train passing through this city
was covered with STOW, which re-
sembled real winter instead OF
spring. which was ushered in on
time last month
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Jail Carteret Man

CARTERET. April 14-Frank
Boland. a worker at the Liebig
plant. was given thirty days in the
workhouse by Recorder Slugg in the
police court last night.
Edward Stein. colored, was fined
an alternative of $50 or thirty days
in the workhouse on a charge Of
disorderly conduct.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
NEW TRAFFIC POSTS

About dozen mushroom" posts
of the type used in the largest cities
in this state have appeared at va
rious corners in this city. They are
painted black and gray, and the base
of these posts are made so that when
the post is Knocked over, it Will re-
turn TO its original position. There
is light on the top of the post, but
there are no signs to direct mo-
torists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
NEWS
BY A. P. WIRE
Irc Founders: IliYe Dead

LEWES, Del, April 14.-Three
persons were drowned and two died
of exposure, as the result OF the
founderipg of the tug Jupiter and
two coal barges in a gale of the
Delaware capes early today. One of
the drowned was the wife of the
captain of the barge Howard. The
tug was owned by the Neptune
Steamship Company. New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Three Held i'm Murder

.MERCHANTVILLE, April A.
Three suspects were under arrest to-
day in connection with the murder
and robbery of a taxicab driver near
here last night. The dead man was
William Bishop. Jr.. of Camden. He
was shot in the back of the head
and died in the Cooper hospital.
Camden.
Harry Miller. a boarder in Bish-
ops home, who was riding with him
for protection as the driver had con-
siderable money with him, was shot
in the jaw and will rcover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
400 Missing in Tidal Wave

TOXIC, April II lBy The Asso-
ciated Press) -Four hundred per-
sons, including large number of
fishermen, are missing as the result
of tidal wave and storm on the
east coast of Korea, according to ad-
vices received in Toxic by the Jap
anese navy department. The total
number OF lives lost is uncertain, but
/ is believed to be large.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Warmer Tomorrow,

TRENTON, April 14:-According
to Harold G. Noyes, chief of the
Trenton station of the United States
weather bureau, today's snowstorm
is a record breaker for this section
of the country. He said the storm
would pass out to sea during the
night, with tom orrow being fair and
the temperature more moderate.
The snow reached as far south as
Baltimore and as far west as Pitts
burgh. with two inches reported in
Philadelphia and one and half
isches here.
There was a snowfall of one-half
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE po-
lice today sent out a general alarm,
at the request of Frederick Hazel
tine. chief prohibition agent of Phil
adelphia, for Rexford L. Thompson,
an agent attached TO the Philadel-
phia prohibition staff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

NOME, Alaska, April IA CBy The
Associated Press). ).-Reports re-
ceived here lead 10 the belief that
Captain Roaid Amundsen faces a
severe storm today on dog team
journey that he started yesterday
preliminary to a fight over the
North Pole in June.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

MIAMI. Fla. April 1.-THE Fort
Myers-Mianni trail blazers, making
the first automobile trip through the
Everglades, today have food. tobac-
CO and other supplies to aid them
in their slow plodding through the
morasses and jungles. An. airline
reached them late yesterday at the
Dade county line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Trial To Continue

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April IL
The legislative investigation of the
death of Martin Tabert, North Da-
kota youth. alleged 20 have been
beaten to death IN a Dixie county
convict camp, was relaxed today be-
cause of the usual weekend recess
of the legislature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

PHILADELPHIA. April 14.-An
unheralded snow-storm surprised
this section of the Middle Atlantic
states today. Up to 10 a. m. more
than two inches of snow covered the
ground in Philadelphia and vicinity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
FIRE AT CARTERET

e.ARTERET, April ia small
hre which broke out at o'clock
This morning in the camp of the
Armour & Co.. was quickly extin-
ruished by both fire companies. A
burning coal falling out of the stove
Iet the floor af1re. The damage is
estimated at about 800.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
FINES IN COURT HERE

Three fines wer imposed in the
local police court during the past
twenty-four hours. The largest was
for an overload arrest made by In
spector II. G.. Burton and as result
OF same Auglst Ruff of New York
city was find $3.50. William Scho-
fld, arrsted by officer Paul Layden,
on a drunk and disorderly charge,
was fined $15 and John Suchas ar
raigned last night on an automobile
violation charge preferred by Officer
Frank Geneski, was ordered to pay
4 SO fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Snow Storm Early
TOdayReCOrdBredker

inch April Il, 1918, while on April Q
of the preceding year there was a
fall of five and one-half inches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

LONDON, April 14.-(By' The AS
sociated Press)-Documen said to
reveal plots involving the destruc-
ton of life and prosperity in London
are reported to have come into pos
session of Scotland Yard as the re-
suit of last nights raid on the resi-
dences or resorts of Irish men or
women suspected of being repub-
lican supporters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
|MATH|LOE AND
OSER MARRIED
Harold F. McCoJnick'S
Daughter is Bride of Swiss
Riding Master
MARRIED IN LONDON
Mother of Girl Had Opposed
Marriage When Engage
ment Was Announced

LONDON, April IA (By The Asso-
|ciated Press) 1t was confirmed to-
day at the registry office of Lew
isham, an outer suburb of London,
that Miss Mathilde Mccormick,
daughter of Harold +. Mccormick of
Chicago, was married there to Max
Oser, Swiss cavalry officer, on
Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
PROTECTION HOOK AND LADDER co.

Free with Sunday World, April 18TH IN
separate photo supplement form on heavy
paper ready for framing. Pictures OF
other companies TO follow. Do not miss
this series Of Perth Amboy pictures.
23662-4-14-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
New Records Made

New Records Made
WASHINGTON. April 14:--New
records in cotton Manufacturing
were established during March when
more cotton was consumed than in
any month in the history of the in
dustry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
ANOTHER REBEL
CHIEF IS HELD
Irish Free State Troops Cap
ture Austin StaCk-Find
Plots in London

DUBLIN, April IA (By The Asso-
ciated ess).-Irish free state
troops this morning captured Austin
Stack, former republican minister Of
homo affairs, according to the Ex-
change Telegraph The ex-minister
was hiding in ditch in the noun
tains near Clonmel in the district
where Liam Lynch was captured re-
Gently, the adyices state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
GETS 9O-DAY SENTENCE

For hitting his foreman over the
head with brick, Peter Lakata,
thirty -eight, of Smith street, has
been sent to the workhouse for
ninety days. The affair occurred at
the National Firepreofing Company
plan and Officers Emil Koyen ani
John Kurpiel had to go into the
woods to catch Lakata. James An
geli of Keasbey was the man hit.
Passaic "wonders" VS.. p. A. H. S. In
dependents Wednesday Night, Auditorium.
Dancing. 23673-4-14-lts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
CROSSING BLOCKED

The Lehigh Valley railroad COM
pany was this morning notified that
one of. its freight trains in charge
of Conductor Charles Osborne had
blocked the New Brunswick avenue
crossing of the railroad for period
of twenty-five minutes yesterday af-
ternoon, The delay was uncalled
for according to the report of Off
GERS James Egan and Archibald Ma
son, Charles Dorsey of the railroad
company's main office informed
Lieutenant William Calvin this
morning that an investigation of the
matter will be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

Have your windows cleaned clean. Jer-
sey window Cleaning Co. Tel. 1865
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
salvation ARMY building

A special meeting of the Saliva
ton Army will be held in their au-
ditorium on Madison avenue Sunday
night. at which time i've new mem
bers will be enrolled. Good singing
will feature the entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

NOTICE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.,
foS,neriy of 96 Smith Street are now To-
.4ted at SO Smith Street oppc-te Strand
Theatre. sSool-4'lo-St'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

Never Krakoviteh. All state Guard with
fiosvsir Wednesday at Auditorium.
s3G7S--4-14-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

Chevrolet-Economy Quality and Low
Price. Jefferson Motors. Inc. 4-4-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14
Mrs. Christinn Rankin

Mrs. Christina Rankin
Mrs. Christina Rankin, wife Of
William J. Rankin, OF 81 Fayette
street, died this morning at her
home after lingering illness. Mrs.
Rankin is survived by her husband.
daughter, Mrs. Samuel G. Fuqua
and son, c. B. Rankin of this city.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from her
late residence. Rev. Wilbert West
colt pastor of Simpson M. e. church
will officiate. The interment will
be in the Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

WEATHER

Snow this after
noon and tonight,
probably clearing
Sunday morning.;
continued C o ! d,
strong northeast
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

Trucking--Jonn Garden now located at
167 State Street. Tel. AIS.
22437--4-7.tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-14

Chevroiet-Economy, Quality and Lol
Price. Jefferson Motors. Inc. i-4-tf