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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
At the AInicstic

One of the most costly sets ever
used in making a motion picture
was built for the flood scenes that
form an important sequence in ION
the Banks of the Wabash" the J.
Stuart Blackton production, which
will be shown at the Majestic Thea
ire on tomorrow. A complete town
was constructed at low tide at Man
hasset Bay on Long Island Sound so
that when the water rose eight feet
at high tide the town would be COM
pletely inundated. This is the first
time in the history of the motion pic
ture business that a director had
taken advantage of the tides to
achieve realistic flood scenes.
The flood in this V~itagraph special
production furnishes the elements
for a sensational climax to the pic
ture, which is a story of life in a
typical small town. Mary Carr, Burr
Mcintosh, James Morrison, Madge
Evans, Mary MacLaren, and Lums-
den Hare + the principal players
in the all-star cast. The film is
based upon the famous song of the
same name by Paul Dresser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

George Kotchick of New Bruins
wick avenue, was an out OF town
visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers. of New
Brunswick avenue, were Perth Am
boy visitor Saturday.
A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Paris on Christmas eve.
The thefts of milk and bread from
the doorsteps of homes here have
been reported lately.
Miss Anna Shain was the guest
of Miss Lulu Barrett yesterday.
Miss Elsie Whitner, of city line.
lost a pocketbook on Saturday In
Perth Amboy containing $11.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Pfeiffer OF
May street, were Perth Amboy Wis
itors yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
BARGE CAPTAIN ATTACKED
ON STREET CHRISTMAS EVE

Alden Clancy, Of Lisbon. Maine,
attached to the barge Vigian Pierce.
|owned by Crowell and Thierlow of
Boston, Is in the local hospital suf-
fering from a ~dislocation of the
right shoulder as a result of being
set upon on Broad street about mid
night Monday night.
The barge captain is being attend
ed by DIR. Charles w. Naulty, Jr.,
who reported the incident to the au-
thorities at 6 o'clock last night. The
captain does not know what he was
hit with, and as far as is known,
nothing was taken from him.
Lieutenant Detective Joseph Gu
towski was detailed to the hospital
this morning to make an investiga-
ton, but was given little informa-
ton to work on. 1t Is said CLANCY
may be crippled for life as a result
of the beating received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
WILL
HAVE BIC DAY
Party VIII be Given Them by
EIks at Club House
Tomorrow

Crippled children of this city are
looking forward to the annual
Christmas celebration at the Elks
clubhouse in Madison avenue tomor-
row night. Many coupons have been
received by the Elks committee filled
in by those unfortunate ones who
will be there for the celebration. The
committee in charge of the arrange
ments, of which Past Exalted Ruler
Charles Simmer Is the chairman,
have everything in readiness to take
care of the crippled boys and girls
of the city and vicinity. They will
be assisted in entertaining the chill
dren by the Elks Ladies Auxiliary
of which Mrs. Howard Richards is
at the head.
The celebration is going to start
off with a turkey dinner served at 3
O'Clock and after the national bird
and tixings have satisfied the inner
man the little folks will gather
around the Christmas tree where
they will receive gifts of toys. candy
ard other goodies. The Elks band
Bhnder the direction of William Sell
oboth, leader, will give a concert from
ib to 8 o'clock for the benefit of the
little orei and there will be singing
fof Christmas carols and other num-
Ibers. This years event is expected
Ito far eclipse anything of its kind
Fever attempted by the organization
for the Riddles at this season of the
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
celebrates CHRISTMAS
WITH RAZOR; FINED S1OO

John Rucas, twenty-Scven years
! old, of 100 Hall avenue, went out
Monday night TO celebrate Christmas
Eve and after obtaining his load,
\decfded he was not afraid of anyone,
)inasmuch as he had a razor with
(which to hold off any opposition.
He encountered Officer Michael
Patten, however. and DOR had his
mind changed, for although he en-
deavored to make use of the weapon,
the policeman overpowered the man
and took him to headquarters. When
arraigned before Recorder Pickers-
gill, the weapon was displayed and
an account of the mans actions were
given. The recorder disposed of this
case in his usual high-class fashion,
making Ruvas pay a 800 fine.
Rucas is satisfied now that first
of all he should not drink more
than his share. secondly, he should
not carry any weapons, and last but
not least. he will stay out of the
path of officer Patten when in a law
violating mood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

in this stupendous production. In
it are such players as Edwin Stew
ems, Winter Hall, Carl Gerard, Claire
DuBrey, Lillian Lawrence and AL
bert Presco. all of whom have gain
ed enviable regulations for histrion-
ic ability.
1.-THE Voice from the Minaret" is
a thrilling tale of romance and ad-
venture, with the scenes shifting
from England to the desert and the
Orient. 1t is the most gripping
novel ever penned by Mr.. Kitchens,
and MI. Lloyd has transferred it to
the silver sheet with striking fidelity.
Cast as Lady Adrienne, the perse-
cuted wife of the governor of Bonn
bay, Miss Talmadge has u role that
is conceded to be the most dramatic
she has ever essayed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
IN ouANcERY OF NEW JERSEY

10 DOAlNlCh BAHONE
BY virtue of an order of the Court of
Chancery of New Jersey, made on the day
Of the date hereto, in a cause wherein the
Citizens Building and Loan Association is
complainant and Dominick Barone. ct ais.
are defendants, you are required to APP
pear, plead, answer or demur to the bill
of said complainant on or before the
twenty-third day of February, next, or the
said bill will be taken as confessed
against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a mort
gage given by you to the Citizens Build
ing and Loan Association dated March
10Th, 1920 on lands in the Township OF
Raritan. in the county of Middlesex. and
you are made the defendant because you
are the owner of said ~mortgaged premises
and by virtue thereof claim to have some
lien upon or interest in said mortgaged
premises.
Dated. December cath, 1923.
ALEXANDER BALINT, JR.,
Solicitor for Complainant.
i 117-119 Smith Street,
Perth Amboy, N. j.
1463-12-26-5t Dew Wed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
7ALY $178 is NEEDED
TO FILL RED CROSS QUOTA

With a donation of $3.50 from the
american Smelling &c Refining Com
pany employees, only $17S is needed
now by the local Red Cross chapter
to reach their $1,000 mark in the
annual roll call drive. This amount
was received this morning with sew
ZEN additional dollars from a section
.ofs .he district V and brought
lnr present sum up to ~$6,S22.47.
INTO date all of the plants have been
n ard from and the needed amount
III Ponds largely upon the unfinished
n strict canvass and donations from
II me of the business men who have
Nit yet paid or renewed their mem
kerships for the coming year. The
local Red Cross Is satisfied with the
present amount. but would like to
fave the $1,000 reached before the
FIRST of the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

After a lapse of three years Eu-
gene O'Brien, one of the most popu-
lar of male screen stars, again is
playing opposite Norma Talmadge in
THE Voice from the Minaret,"
which is coming to the Strand thea
tire tomorrow as a First National at
traction. Frank Lloyd directed it
from the novel by Robert Hichens.
Mr.. Lloyd has assembled a nota-
BILE cast to support Miss Talmadge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
WATER COMPANY FILES
ANSWER IN N. J. SUIT

TRENTON, Dec. 26:-The Plain
field Underwater company, opera
ting in Middlesex Union and Somer-
set counties, today filed an answer
In the supreme court to the attorney
general suit asking their franchises
be revoked for failing To render ade-
uuate service.
The company denied furnishing
Insufficient service and declared that
eif their rates were increased they
could obtain capital enough to
develop added sources of water
supply.
The concern admitted a shortage
OF water in territory supplied by it
and declared the increased rates
would be in the public interest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
FIRE AT WOODBRIDGE
IS CAUSE OF COMMOTION

WOODBRIDGE, Dec ga CHM
ney fire in the house of Lester Bart
lett, of Linden avenue which broke
out at 3 o'clock this morning caused
considerable commotion, when the
fire signals h%eralding the blaze be-
came out of order. The continuous
noise alarmed the people and all
the telephone wires were directed
toward the fire headquarters in an
effort to learn what had happened.
Men and women in scanty attire
dashed to the street to see the
iremen pass by. Quick work of the
firemen saved he Bartlett home. from
greater damage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
FOR ECONOMY
IN STATE PRINTING

TRENTON. Dec. 26:-In a letter
Today Governor Silzer requests Re
publican and Democratic legislative
leaders to discuss with him a reduc-
Ition in the states annual bill for
Legislative printing. which this year
$131,5 sos. The governor be-
aieves substantial economies may be
effected by business supervision. He
laid the difficulty seems largely to
he that the matter drifts along and
bkes care of itself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
Hold Christmas Services

Christmas services for the Slavist
Presbyterian church were held al
10 o'clock this morning at the Dan
ish Methodist church at Madison
avenue and Jefferson street. Rev
Simko, of Jersey City, who conducts
services each Sunday morning at the
church from 9 to 10 o'clock was II
charge of the service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
H0PELAWN

Miss Grace Donohue, Mrs ] Hines
and daughters, Katherine and Grace,
were New York visitors recently.
The local fire company was called
to extinguish n small blaze at A
o'clock Sunday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
Great Loss In power Fire

DOVER. Dec. 26-Losses estimat-
ed at $4,000 were caused here early
today when fire destroyed a two
story frame structure and damaged
several neighboring buildings. A
family living in the frame house was
forced to flee.
Heaviest damage was caused in
the Dover toy shop on the first floor
of the building. Max Temple. the
| proprietor. discovered the flames
and reported that the fire had been
caused when a small sled fell from
q counter and upset an oil stove.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
To Transfer DIR, Ag!

NEW YORK, Dec, 26:-Thirty-
five prohibition agents stationed In
Buffalo. Syracuse and Albany viii
be transferred to other posts and re-
nlaced by men from other cities.
Prohibition Divisional Chief Merrick
announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

The annual game championships
are being conducted this week in the
boys department under the superyi-
sion of Boys Work Secretary Fenby
w. Scott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
Y. NJ. C.. A..

The annual dinner to local college
men will be given by the Hi-Y Club
in the Y. NJ. c. A. classrooms tomor-
row night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26
KEEP YOUR
DATES STRAIGHT

KEEP YOUR
DATES STRAIGHT
One principle that no man can
afford to neglect is that of always
keeping his engagements.
To keep your dates straight YOU
need a calendar Just as much as you
need a watch.
Our Washington Information Ru-
| reau offers you one free with the
compliments of the United States
Navy. It is printed In colors and
the pad has a leaf for each month
In 1924.
FIN out nj mail the coupon be-
low. enclosing two cents in stamps
4 for return pnstage. Write your name
and address clearly.
Frederic J Haskin. Director.
Information Bureau.
Washington. D. c.
I enclose herewith two cents In
II stamps for return postage on a free
oopy Of .he 1924 Calendar as offer
N 81 the Perth Amboy Evening News.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-26

The 1924 budget will be consider
ed by the board of directors at their
meeting tomorrow night. General
Secretary v. V. Roseboro has been
working on the new budget for some
time.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECKS
 REACH SS5i,OOO TOTAL
Revised Figures show Third of Nil- lion Ready to Re sent 10
 ncposiforS.

The three banks of New Britain which carry Christmas Club savings. will send out either next week or the following week checks totailing s3si.- 900. according to information from the Christmas club departments at the Commercial Trust Co, The New Britain National Bank and the New Britain Trust Co. today.
 The Commercial Trus Co. will lead the other two with a total Of SIPS. oo0 and will send out the checks between December 10 and 15. This, accord ing 10 the officials at the bank, is an increase Of fully s9o.0o6 over the amount of last year and it is expect cd that next years club will show as large an increase. The New Britain National Bank will send ont a total of about s106,000. which also is large increase over the total Of last year. The New Britain Trust co. will send out a total Of s5o.00o, making A record total for Christmas club say inFs in this city.
 The New Britain National checks will be sent out on the afternoon Of recember and the New Britain Trust will send out theirs next week also. The three banks will open up next years clubs Immediately upon the close of the present years clubs.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
KILLING COAL INDUSTRY
Coolidge Orders Investigation of Charge Made by Go,ernor uf North Dakota.

washin gton, Nov. G0.-Acting on telegrams received from Governor Nestos Of North Dakota and other citizens Of that state. President Cool idge directed the interst ate commerce commission 10 make a special inquiry into allegations that increased freight rates on coal mined in North Dakota amounted to a conspiracy 10 destroy the states coal mining Industry.
 Governor Nestos telegraphed the president several days ago complain ing Of the increased rates and urging a congressional investigation. In di- recting the special inquiry. Nr. Cool idEe was moved by a desire 10 have complete Information al the disposal Of congress shoul5 that body desire co arf
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
STRICT SILENCE ON
 CANADIAN CONFERENCE
U. S.-DominiOn Rum Snug gling Farley Brought to
 an End Today

Ottawa, Nov. 20.--The Interna- tional rum smuggling conference, in session since Tuesday with American and Canadian delegates in attend ance, concluded it's work this after noon with the representatives of both parties to the conference maintain. ing complete secrecy as to the pro- ceedings and probable consequences Of the discussion. The American delegates left for Washington.
 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Moss, head of the delegation from the United States, declined 10 make any statement but said he thought condi- tionB on the border would be im- proved insofar as suppression Of rum running was concerned
 v iH believed that statement of iha Dominion governments attitude will be made after the cabinet con siders recommendation drafted by the conference.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
ARREST BERLIN CONSTABLE
 FOR RECKLESS DRIVING
Judge Continues Case of TranL O. Clark While Police Investigate
 His Story
His story

Constable Frank Q. Clark Of Rer- lin was arrairned before Judge B. W. Alling in police court this morning on a charge of reckless driving following complaint made by Policeman Dom brauskas and supernumerarv Officer kumm that he drove his automobile at an excessive rate or speed on South Main street "Wednesday night At tho request of Prosecutor Green stein his case was continued until saturday morning iu order 10 inves- tisate story which the constable told the prosecutor.
 lt appears that clark was on bis way 10 New Britain when he csn7e to the scene Of an accident near Willow Brook park in which automobiles 8p- 2 rated hF George Walker and J4st.t-,. Reese collidad. According Go his story he heard that someone was F5,rt and had been taken to the N4v Bril- ain general hospital so be rushed to the institution 10 investigate. p44a- ing that no one had been removed fo ihc hospital he went back tu tHs scene ct the accident. he g7aIrfs. 7s order to make a1 arrest. Euf hen hs arrived Special State T4i4rrfnaa Arthur Rutherford had ar a iv a-- dered the men involved in tre arri. dent 10 appear in the Berlin cooFt The New Britain officers saw tYa~t speeding while he aas dritiBc frrm the hospital to the scene Of tHr sp- cident
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
States Attorney To Ask Medical Society To Revoke Licenses Of Many Additional Phy- sicians.
Missouri Starg Custer Pro- ceedings Against Three Schools Accused in Di- plOma Mill.

Hartford, Nov. 30--Alany additions al names will be submitted 10 the ex- amining board of the Connecticut Eclectic Medical society on Monday by States Attorney Hugh NJ, Alcorn on recommendation of the grand jury, it was learned today. The number in- volved could not be learned but 1t IS believed the list will contain many names
 The jury will continue 10 probe inc to the methods employed by eclectics in obtaining licenses until all found practicing have been remov- ed, it has been learned. Then the jury will shift 10 other branches of the next to be involved in the probe to be the chiropractirs. the clean-up in this branch to be just ss as in the eclectics.
 The Connecticut health council will meet this afternoon to act on the re- quest of tho eclectic examining board to revoke the licenses of 1s eclectic
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
HAYWARD DECLINES TO
 INTERFERE FOR CRAIG
Did Not Prosecute Case and Does Not Feel It Is Up To Him To Make
 Recommendations

New York, Nov. 3o.-.united states Attorney William Hayward today an- nounced he had declined to make any recommendation in the case of City Comptroller Charles l.. Craig. whom President Coolidge has been asked to pardon after hts jail sentence hy Fed eral Judge Mayer for contempt of court
 Colonel Hayward made his an- nouncement after a telephone conver- sation with Washington He added that data from the docket in the pro- secution of the Craig ease had been furnished the department of justice.
 Colonel Hayward explained that al- though in pardon eases form re- quest for recommendation from the prosecuting official usually is made. he had not conducted the prosecution in the Craig case and in tho views of his predecessor. Colonel Francis c. Caffey and the latter's assistant, Ben iamin A. Matthews. probably would be sought.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Hot Arguments Said to Have Been Indulged in at Conference in Mayor Pao- nessa's Office.

At d conference held at the office Of Mayor Paonessa this mor1.ng be- tween the mayor and members Of the Civic League, warm arguments en- sued. t is said. the mayor. according to report. suggesting al one point that Attorney Arthur W. Jpson leate the room uifiess he changed his manners.
 The members of the league said they wanted all fairs, bazaars and ether entertainments al which games Of chance are operated closed tight It Is said that the religious question was also discussed
 It is understood tist the mayor was asked to take action in the eases Of Councilman otto Schfnarr. who has been bound over 90 superior court for selling 1iquor. and J Willie Milis. Al- derman Cornelius ]. Dehm and Sena- tor Covert who were mixed ID in the southington inn ease. The mayor is said 10 have expressed thee opinion that the suggestion was ridiculous.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
COST OF ZONING CITY
Program Can Be Executed Tor Less Than S6.o0o bs Using Data in Ofice of ASsPSSorS
of Assessors.

New Britain can be effectively zoncd at d cost of less than s6.0oO in the opinion Of number of city ofn- cials who have made a study Of con- ditions and costs in other cities and local possibilities. This fact has been transmitted to the city plan commis- sion. which is the body 10 which the common council has referred its zon n- ing ordinance.
 By making use or the data in the assessors office much of the work of zoning which has made the project an expensive one elsewhere, can be avoided. If the ordinance is drawn by local officials with only the part time services or an outside expert. it IS believed that the cost will be less than 10 cents per capita. In Spring field the cost was found to b. 10 cents per capita.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
DEATH GAR DRIVER IN
 POLICE COURT ON SAT.
Whiteside, Crazed Autoist From New Haven, to Be
 Arraigned Tomorrow

Hartford, Nov. 30.--Cieorge Kenneth Whiteside of New Haven. whose in- sane ride up Main street Tuesday re- suited in one death and the wrecking of five automobiles, will be summoned into police court tomorrow morning to appear before Judge Alexander W. Creedon on the charge of criminal negligence.
 Dr Whitefeld N. Thompson, super intendent physician at the Retreat where Whiteside is confined. is ex- pected to report to Prosecuting Attor- ney John L. Bonee late today as to whether Whiteside will be able to ap- pear in court. Dr. Thompson said this morning that Whiteside was somewhat less disturbed today than he has been, but Is still confused.
 Dr. Otto q. Wideman and pr. Harold A. Bancroft, who examined Whiteside after the accident Tuesday, will also be asked to appear in court. 1t is expected the court will take some action on which institution Whiteside shall be committed to. in an effort to guard against his escape before prosecuting authorities have decided what action they will take against him
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
50 CENT PREMIUM MOST
 SPECULATORS CAN ASK
New York Appellate Di,ision of su- premc touf1 Iphoids Law Rela.
 tive To TheateT TTckefs

New York. Nov. 3o.-The appellate division of the supreme court by a vote Of 2 10 today upheld the amendment to the general business law passed by the legislature in 1922 making it a crime to resell theater tickets without a license from the state comptroller or for more than 50 cents above the regular box office price
 The court held that the legislature vas within it's police powers when it passed the amendment as the theater bad become so essential to the welfare of the public that its proper main tenance was a matter or public in terest The court handed down it's opinion iu confirming the conviction Of Reuhen Weller. fined s25. for hay ing sold ticket in front Of the Pal sce theatef
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
TNSULTED BY JURORS
Woman Who served On Panel In Pittsburgh Tells Judge Men Insult tsi Her in Jury Room.

Pittsburgh. Nov. 5J.-Mrs. Ursilla Jones Of Carnegie. complained to Judge John (. Haymaker today that she had been 'insuited, harangued and intimidated" by the other jurors. who were serving with her in a dam age suit trial. The jury was ont aU night Tuesday The final ballot stood n to 1 in favor Of awarding damages Mrs. Jones took her lone stand and refused to be won over ty the others including frn men and one voman.
 Reporting to Judge Haymaker in open court Mrs. Jones said -'one oI the men told me that f were a man he would know what to do with me and that I would be in inc morgue instead of the jury room
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

The commissions decision was unanimous and the proceedings were characterized by the greatest har- mony and cordiality. Sir John Brad bury, the British delegate. comment ing upon the result, said: "I came back from London with an olive branch in my hand"
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Senator Willis Predicts
 Election of Co0Ii'ge

Washington. Nov. So.-Election of President Coolidge next year Nas pre- dicted by Senator Wills. republican. Ohio. in a statement tssned tonay upon his return to Washington He said the country vas hack of NiF Coolidge in his efforts 10 carry out policies Of President Harding.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Six Persons Rescued From
 Sea After Vessel Sinks

Perth Amboy. N. q. N0r. 3B.-Tus women and four men of Railway were rescued from The waters Of staten rs- land sound late last night after the sefni-cruissr Mary L.. in which they uerg enjoying holiday outing. caught fire. compelling them fa ieap etsrbosrd They were uicked Bp hv volunteers who r0wed 0ui from shore. Th> Mary l.. burned and sank