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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-22
DE VALERA FAvoRs TEST
Would Abide by Vote "if England Re-
moves War Threat"

London cannon de Valera has ac-
cepted William Cosgrave's proposal
that the rebels cease fighting and
leave the question of free state or re-
public to a plebiscite. LET England
remove the threat of war and pledge
herself to abide by the results of the
plebiscite ON the question of republic
or free state" De Valera replied.
.eWe will accept the result. Irishmen
will never disestablish the republic"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-22
Anoora Peace Door Open

London.-If the Turks reject the
Near East peace treaty Angora may
propose a reopening of negotiations
Immediately, said dispatch from
Constantinople.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-22
SENATOR LODGE WARNS EUROPE
VIII Try Everything Short of War to
Collect Debts.

washington. = Nations In debt 20
the United States for war loans need
not expect either cancellation or out
lawing of their debts. Senator Lodge.
Republican. leader declared in the
senate In a speech favoring approval
of the British settlement.
I'VE will never go TO war to collect
those debts" he said, "but we will
hold on to them and try in every pos
-.bIe way to collect them"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-22

International Conference to Strike at
Production of Opium at It's Sources
BY DIR R. 5. COPELAND. U. 5. Senator From New YORK; ]

The consumption Of opium, from which most Of
the drugs branch, is amazing. Records show that
100000 pounds were consumed in year, equiv
aent to 6 grains to every man, woman and child in
America. We need only between 10000 and $4,000
pounds for legitimate purposes.
An international conference to strike at the
opium production at its source is the sures, swiftest
and, in fact, the only effective step to be taken to
stop the narcotic drug evil.
am in favor of the President Of the United
States calling such conference at the earliest pos
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-22

President J. Leighton Stuart Of Pc
king university, who is now in the
United States in the interest Of the
$1,00O,00O building program OF the
university. He recently had com
ferred on him by the Chinese govern
ment the third degree of the Order
of CHA Ho, given to few men for
special service to the government.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
mboy Trust to be One
,tygest Institutions in
the State

Tt became known today that two
of the city's banks are to be CONSOLE
dated within a short time, notices
having been sent to stockholders of
both institutions informing them of
the decision of the board of direc-
tors. These two banks, which in the
future will be under one head, are
the Perth Amboy Trust Company
and the City National Bank.
In conjunction with the consolida-
tion the following statement has
been made by President Isaac Alpern
of the Perth Amboy Trust Company:
''Two of the leading banks of
Perth Anlboy are to be consolidated.
The boards of directors of both
banks have approved of this action,
and it only awaits the action of the
stockholders, who have received no
tice of meeting to be held for that
purpose.
'sThis is,~n important announce
ment to the people of this city, for
it means that the officers of these
banks have confidence in the future
Of Perth Amboy and are new pre-
pairing to provide ample facilities,
not only now but for the future.
1.-THE present day tendency Is to-.
ward consolidation of banks. for it
adds much to the strength and safe
ty of such institutions. 1t is found
in practice to be much safer and
more desirable than number of
small banks of limited strength.
with their immense financial re-
sources of seven million dollar
bank, and its advantageous financial
connections in the money world,
there will be nothing too large to be
financed by this bank. In this way
industry will be attracted to this city
and provisions made which have not
hitherto been available.
mo community can grow II there
is no bank of great enough size ana
strength to keep pace with indus
tries demands, and with the demands
of merchants and others requiring
financial accommodation.
customers and depositors in both
institutions are delighted with the
consolidation, for its assures them or
the added security and added facllt-
ties.
''Citizens generally are pleased be-
cause it carries with 1T assurance
that Perth Amboy is to continue TO
grow and prosper.
governor George S. Sllzer, VINO
has been connected with the City
National Bank since it's inception, is
10 become chairman of the Board or
directors of the consolidated bank,
and will have an office at the Fertn
Amboy Trust Company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
WATERWAY ND
AGAIN IN SIGHT
Includes Big Appropriations
For Projects in This
Vicinity

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2o-The
appropriation by congress of the
big sums asked by the engineers
for work on New Jersey waterways s
during the next fiscal year seems
assured through the sweeping VIC
tory achieved by the rivers and
harbors bloc" in voting 1926 to
7z Tor the Dempsey amendment to
increaSe the appropriations for riv-
erS and harbors work all over the
country from $S7,OOo,OOo to $56,-
100000.
Dempsey, chairman of the rivers
and harbors committee was the
recognized leader of the "bloc." His
amendment increases the apprc-
priation to $56,000,000 and over
comes the cut made by the House
appropriations committee. Repre-
sentative Randolph Perkins was the
only New Jersey member to vote
against the increase.
If the senate, as expected. ap-
proved the increase the following
sums will be available July / for
work on New Jersey rivers and
months: Newark Bay, $65O.000;
Staten Island sound. $1,000, 900;
dredging Raritan Bay, 100000;
Hackensack river, 100000.
Passaic river, $4,000; Delaware
river. between Trenton and Phila-
delphia, $25,000: Raritan river,
$4,000; Keyport harbor, $4,000:
Absecon inlet, S240,000.
Practically all the New Jersey
members were present when the vote
was taken, several who had been
absent having been hurriedly sum-
moned to Washington to aid the
bloc" All voted for the increase.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
EXPECT S|LzER
ROAD ACTION
Will Exercise Power Under
1917 Law to Gust Highway
Commission

TRENTON, Jan. 2u.-Indications
all point to the conclusion that Gov
ernor Silzer intends to exercise his
power under the law passed in 1917,
creating a State Highway Commits
sion of eight members, by removing
the preset board, in the event the
present legislature does not pass leg
islation creating a new board. The
governor iiitimated here on Thurs
day, in his first conference with the
newspaper men, that if the lawmak-
ing body does not act to get a new
commission, he will.
Under the statute OF 1917, he may
summarily remove the members of
the present commission without
hearing. This is what Mr.. Edwards
did with the Edge board in July,
1920, and the majority of the board
now serving succeeded at that time
by virtue of the former governors
appointment.
Further indication of Mr.. Silzer's
plans were given at the Warren
county victory dinner of Democrats,
held at Easton the other evening.
when the executive, discussing the
highway subject, declared it to be
his opinion that the present COM
mission has outlived it's usefulness
and that it is his intention to re-
move the entire body
Senator Parry, Republican, of Es-
sex, has introduced a bill for COM
mission of three members, each to
receive salary of $500. and Mr..
Silzer said this measure seemed to
meet with his previously announced
thought for a reorganization of the
board by cutting it from an eight to
q three-man body.
Senator Simpson, of Hudson,
Democratic leader, is on record for
this change, and he is quoted as say
ing the plan is favored by Mayor
Hague of Jersey City. Just why Mr..
Hague should want a board made up
with a membership of Democratic
persuasion puzzles some of those
who follow state affairs and they
can hardly give it credence.
1t is also rumored that the Re-
publican majority may create new
commission of three members, but
will take the appointing power out
Of the governors hands and name
the members in the bill possibly, just
as they did last winter when they
ripped out the bridge and tunnel
commission and substituted a new
board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
MAN SEVERELY INJURED
HAS LEG AMPUTATED

Frank Bilek, twenty-seven years
old, of 342 Colfax street, is IN the
city hospital minus part of his right
leg and with a laceration of the
scalp, as the result of an accident
while on his way home from work
yesterday afternoon.
Just how the accident occurred,
has not been made known, but it is
said Bilek was on his way home
from the Raritan Copper Works
where he is employed, and the Incl
dent occurred on the railroad sid
ing in the vicinity of the plant.
Bilek was taken to the hospital
where he had part of his right leg
amputated Up to a point about mid
way between the ankle and the knee.
He is being attended by DIR. G. W.
Tyrrell and his condition is said to
be good.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
ACT
ON CROSSINGS
Garbage Collection Equipment
Acted Upon-Some Sal
aries Are Raised

Salaries were raised; the city at
torney authorized to prepare bill
for submission to the legislature to
meet cost of grade crossing elimina-
ton; street committee authorized to
ask for bids for motor apparatus for
street and garbage work. and the is
suing of tax anticipation bonds in
the amount of s150,000 to provide
funds for current expenses, was the
principal business coming before the
Board of Aldermen at the adjourned
meeting last night. The meeting
took less than twenty minutes and
went off with a snap and without a
dissenting vote being cast. What
ever controversy may have been
pending, was settled at short COM
mittee session, held prior to the
meeting.
The salaries were raised by Xeso-
luton, as follows: James REILLY,
weighmaster, salary increased to
$1,000 per annum; Alfred Cazavan,
assistant to city treasurer, increased
to $2,400 per annum; all employees
of municipal light plant, increased
5000 per annume ]. c. Jensen, as
sistant city electrician, increased to
$4,000 per annum: Janitors of fire.
houses, salary was fixed at S1,800
per annum. The raises go in effect
January Is.
In connection with the grade
crossing elimination, the city attor-
ney was authorized to prepare bill
to be submitted to the proper repre-
sentatives in the legislature, with a
view to procuring legislature to aid
the city to meet the cost of the pro-
posed elimination of the railroad
grade crossings. The reading of the
resolution authorizing the city at
torney to do this work, was the only
way in which the grade crossing
elimination was tou,hed upon.
The street committee was directed
to advertise for one Fordson tractor
with X. & K. rubber wheels and
brakes complete and Baker steel
plow at price not to exceed $1,000.
Bids will be received on February
S.
The street committee was also di-
rected to advertise for bids for two
automobile garbage trucks with solid
tires on rear, each equipped with a
Columbia garbage dump body. the
price not to exceed $1,000. Bids will
be received on February 5.
In order to provide funds for cur
rent expenses for the fiscal year be-
ginning January 1, tax anticipation
bonds in the amount of $150.00D |
will be issued, the said bonds to bear
interest at a rate not exceeding six
per centum per annum. The city
treasurer was authorized to borrow
such sums on account thereof as
may be needed from time to time, at |
the rate of interest best obtainable. |
not exceeding six percent.
The committee on taxation was |
authorized to employ extra help to |
expedite the making out of 1922 tax
bills, the compensation to not exceed |
sixty-five cents per hour.
Alderman Clark, read a com NUM- |
cation from the Caledt aian club, in
viting the aldermen to attend the
of Robert Burns. to be
held in Odd Fellows hall by the club.
The invitation was accepted.
AS the next regular meeting night |
is not until February 5, it was de- |
cided to adjourn and meet at the
call of the chair, to transact impor-
tant business that may come up be-
fore that time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
MORE DATA ON
BOYDEN MOVE
Hughes Prepares Additional
Facts on U. S. Representa-
ton on Reparations

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20-Addi-
tional information on the subject Of
American representation on the rep
arations commission, and unofficial
contact with that body through the
services of Roland W. Boyden is
being prepared by Secretary
Hughes for submission to the SEN
ate foreign relations committee.
The secretary's willingness to
make a further report became
known today after a conference be-
tween him and Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, chairman of the
committee, which decided yesterday
t. await additional information be-
fore taking action on the resolution
OF Senator Robinson, Arkansas, to
authorize full American representa-
ton on the commission.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

blue Ribbon Butter is always at
hand to help me in preparing every
meal. 1t is relished by my family
for its fragrant sweetness and purity
OF all the butter ever tasted none
can come up to the Blue Ribbon
Standard. / am thoroughly con-
vinced that Blue Ribbon is beyond
a doubt the very best of buffers"
Have you tried Blue Ribbon yet?
Your dealer has 1t fresh In sealed
cartons. Get pound today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Foch Goes To Ruhr Sector.
Germans Still Defiant
As French Plan Action

ESSEN, Jan. 20 (By The Associat-
ed Press) Thyssen and five
other leading mine operators were
arrested here this morning. The
prisoners were transferred to Dussel-
dorf.
The operators arrested besides
Herr Thyssen, were Herren Spindler
of the Query mines, Tenelmann of
the Essen Anthracite Company,
Wuestenhoeffer of the Essen Mine
Association and Herr Kesten and
Herr Offe.
When these five were brought be-
fore the French authorities last
Thursday and reiterated their re-
fusal to aid in the delivery of coal,
they were advised to hold them
selves in readiness to appear before
a military court.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Many Police Court Gases

The RECORDERS court and the adj
joining room at police headquarters
were we'll packed last night for the
regular Friday night session, held by
Recorder Harold E. Pickersgill.
Robert Rossi of 104 Catalpa ave-
nue. was ordered held to await ac-
ton of the grand jury on an assault
and battery charge preferred by his
wife. Natol Caseno of Cliffwood, ar
rested by Officer Louis Hansen, for
driving an automobile without a Ii
cense or registration card, was fined
S35. Michael Bernet, a helpless
drunk, arrested by Officer John
Riedy last night, was fined SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Labor Is Obstacle


ESSEN, Jan. 20.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press)-Pay day in the Ruhr
brought labor to the fore as one of
the most formidable obstacles in the
path of French and Belgian experts,
who in their firm determination to
exact reparation payments by force
have already seized some of the
Frussian state lines and arrested sew
eral of the magnates.
To the murmurings of discomfort
at the presence of French bayonets
before several Of the pitheads. there
was added today an atmosphere OF
unrest and uncertainty as the work
men began to wonder where their
ray envelopes were coming from.
Delegates from the unions were
informed last evening by the French
that France was unwilling to assume
responsibility for the wage payments.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
postnone Drivers Hearing

The case of Fred H. Krumwiede
nf Newark, arrested at noon yester-
dav on a. reckless driving charge,
Following an accident at the corner
cf lawrence street and Amboy ave-
n nue.. was put off until a later date.
FoIIowing the skidding of the Cen
eral Baking Company truck which
Erumwiede was driving, Mrs: Berf1
Pwolka, twenty-four, of 450 Bruck
avenue, was struck and knocked
down, The woman is still at the 10
cal hospital and is suffering from
fracture of the right ankle. a scalp
wound and minor body bruises.
Mrs Anna Fedor of 727 Cortlard
street. was struck by a Green VIC
tory bus yesterday afternoon at tne
corner of Prospect ana fayette
streets. She was slightly injured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
WAGE FARLEY CONTINUES

NEW YORK Jan. 20 (By The AS,
sociated Press) ).-Bituminous coal
operators-most of them rivals ~
nnsiness. although comrades in wage
neeotiations - presented a united
front today, as they approached
heir fourth day negotiations with
,Inion miners over rates of pay TO
replace the scale iapsing next
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
S|LzER TO Be CHAIRMAN
OF BOARD IN BANK
CONSOLIDATION HERE
CONSOLIDATION GIVES
AMBof $1,000, 900 BANK

Following are some pertinent
facts in connection with the con-
solidation of the Perth Amboy
Trust Company and the City
National Bank:
The total resources will be
$7,000,000.
Capital and surplus will amount
to 100000.
Deposits will total $6,000,000.
There will be $4,000 depositors.
The chairman of the Eoard of
Directors will be Governor
George S. Silzer.
The local bank will be one of
the largest financial institutions
in the state.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Strike by Workers

ELBERFELD, Jan. 90 (By The
Associated Press). - The railroad
workers in this zone decided today
no longer to transport outside of the
Ruhr coal requisitioned by the
French. This decision was reached
after an all night session here. in
which many of the delegates fav-
ored continuance OF work
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Banks Fail to Omen

DUSSELDORF, Jan. 20 (By Tha
Associated Press) A point blank
refusal from the directors OF the
Reichsbank branch here to reopen
the banks doors was delivered to.
day to General Degoutte. tho French
commander-in-chief in the Ruhr In
declining to obey General Degoutte's !
orders that the bank resume its &C
tivities ediateiy, the directors
declared:
1.-The bank will remain closed so
long as there is a single French sol
der in or around the premises
General Degoutte, in replying,
held the directors personally re-
sponsible and informed them that
the military guard would be re
moved only after the bank had re-
opened for business.
1t was expected that penalties
would be imposed upon the directors
before the day was over.
DUESSELDORF, Jan. 20 (By The
Associated Press) 1.-The Reichsbank
failed to open its doors for business
at 10 o'clock this morning. where
upon General Degoutte ordered it TO
resume its activities Immediately
The order did not state whether
penalties might be Forthcoming in
the event of failure to comply. Herr
Lieneweber, the director, promised
yesterday that the institution would
again be ready for customers today
at that hour.
A majority of the private banks
which were also closed yesterday
were doing business this morning
Their managers said they would con-
unue to do so until the supply of
marks was exhausted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Little Chance of Recovery


BASTROP, La, Jan. 20.-John P.
Parker, Jr., former sheriff of
Ouchita Parish and prominent in
Monroe, who was shot last night
near his plantation home on the
Bastrop- Monroe Highway by Carey
Calhoun of Monroe, was declared
early today by hospital physicians to
have little chance of recovery.
Monroe police early today said
that meagre information indicated
that the shooting resulted from a
quarrel over masked band affairs.
Parker is said to have met Cal
houn, a, close friend, in Monroe and
persuaded him and Wess Saunders
of Monroe to go to his plantation
home.
Leaving Monroe, Parker stopped
off at the home of negro woman
who cooks for him when he is at
his country place, and Calhoun and
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Order Probe of Mans Death

NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 2O:--As
a direct result of rumors and talks
in the neighborhood of Lincoln
Gardens, where Bernard L. Dexter.
twenty-six, was found dead from
asphyxiation, John E. Toolan, assist
ant prosecutor, ordered County De-
tective Ferd A. David to make a
complete investigation into the mans
death.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

Saunders followed. According to
the police reports Parker and Cal
houn began quarreling regarding
testimony at the hearing here into
masked band activities and the
shooting followed
Saunders is said to have told the
police he fell asleep and did not
know of the sho ting until he was
awakened by the negro women. He
also said that both he and Calhoun
had been drinking the police said.
A deputy sheriff eft Monroe late
last night to arrest Calhoun.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

1.an,., wor,x ana Jobbing promptly
sttanded to, Geo H. Thompson. 81 Lewis
street. Phone 1409-W.
KI76-6-25-Wed Sat-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
city Collector Fight Taken To Supreme Court
[HYSSEN ARRESTED; BANKS CLOSED
One Dead, Another
Dying AS Outrages
Continue i'm South

MONROE, La, Jan. 20.-John p.
Parker, Jr.. former sheriff of eau
chita parish, who was shot on the
Bastrop road, fifteen miles from Bas-
trop last night by Carey Calhoun of
Monroe, died at a local sanitarium
here early today without having re-
gained consciousness.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
To Continue Prosccutions

DAVENPORT, Ia, Jan. 20.-The e
state will continue prosecution Of
men indicted in connection with the
Herrin, ILL.,, mine riots, Edward J..
Brundage. attorney general of uh-
nois, declared here when told that
the first five men tried had been
acquitted. Mr.. Brundage was here
to make an address.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

IT your Steam. Hot Water or Hot AIR
Furnace is not heating right. will make
1t or no charge F. ]. L&rkin. 267 McClel-
Ian Street Phone 5i4.
H. W g tie
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
weather Outlook

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20-Weather
outlook for the week beginning Moi
day: North and Middle Atlai.t.o III
North Atlantic States at the begin
Ming of the week and again Thurs
day or Friday. Normal temperature.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20
Probe is Continued

BASTROP, La, Jan. 20 (By The
Associated Press) ).-Efforts to
identify additional members of the
masked band which on August "a
kidnapped Watt Daniel and TIE mas
F. Richard will be continued today
at the open hearing here, according
to an announcement by Attorney
General A. v. Coco, personally in
charge of the proceedings.
Newt Gray and jeff Burnett, for
mer Morehouse Parish deputy
sheriff who is held on an affidavit
charging murder. SO far have been
named by witnesses as men they
recognized despite mask DISCUSSES.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

Water Glasses, SAC & dozen. See other
bargains at our January Clearance Sale.
Reilly & McAiinden Co.
211o6--1-19-2t%
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-20

Real bargains at our January Clearance
Sale. Kelly g. McAlinden Co.
21106--1-19-2t'