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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
J SENATOR HIRAM JOHNSON
MAY Be ELEVATED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s-Senato
Colts death leaves vacant the chair
manship of the senate immlgratioh
committee, and may result in the ell
ovation to that post of Senator HI
ram johnson of California. promi-
nent figure is the recent hight ior
Japanese exclusion.
Ranking next to Senator Coit
among Republican members OF the
committee was Senator Sterling, OF
south Dakota. but he has been de-
feated for denomination and II ne
takes the chairmanship he can serve
only until next March 4.
Senator johnson who ranks after
Senator Sterling. Is chairman OF the
committee on territories and insular
possessions and may not desire to
give up that place in order to be-
come head of the immigration com
mittee. In that even he immigration
chairmanship probably will go to
Senator Keyes of New Hampshire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
VOTE TONIGHT
BY ALDERMEN
ON CARN|VALS
Opposition on Part of Firemen
Sure to Develop at the
Meeting
CLUB LEADS IN FIGHT
Petitions Are Circulated to Be
Presented Tonight to
the Board

Opposition to the move made by
the Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and Wo-
mans Clubs of this city to have the
aldermen adopt an ordinance pro-
hibiting travelling carnivals from
appearing in Perth Amboy will be
found at the meeting of the Board
of Aldermen tonight in the form OF
petitions now being circulated and
signed by those favoring the con-
tinuance of carnivals here.
The firemen of the city have been
particularly active during the last
few days in circulating petitions re-
questing the aldermen to take no
action in preventing .uture appear
ances of carnivals here. For many
wears the various fire companies OF
the city have received funds as the
result of carnivals which appear IN
the city under their auspices.
Those favoring the carnival IDEA
ala not make any protests wnen tne
agitation was first started by the
Kiwanis Club but when the Wo,
mans Club, Rotary and Lions joined
in the move to rid the city OF carni,
vals. the proponents OF the carniSa'
,daa beear, to work against the car
nival ordinance, which Is now before
the alQeTIltH Iva nSeAN
II was stated today that these Pc
titions favor.ng continuance OF car.
nivals will be placed In the hanos OF
the aldermen tonight and 1t is hkeiy
that spokesmen favoring the carnivai
idea will also be on hand. Repre-
sentatives of the organizations desar-
ing the abolition of travelling carni,
yars in the city are also expecteo
to attend tonight's meeting and indi-
cations are that a hot light Will Dc
waged..
Alderman John ]. Clark TO-DAY
asked that the News correct the I'M
preston given last week In an ac-
count of his opposition to the pay
ment of $50 to City Attorney Wilentz
for services rendered in Representing
Patrolman James Nolan. The nl.il
ward alderman said he did not object
to the city attorney representing the
oficer, but did oppose his being paid
for his services. declaring 1t shouid
be a part of his duty as city attorney
to represent members of the police
force in such circumstances.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
TROOPER ARRESTS DRIVER
WHOSE CAR STRUCK BOY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 49,
Eugene Berardi. twenty-four. Of
Kingston. N. Y, was brought back
from Metuchen to Kingston. N. j.,
this morning to answer a charge of
striking Robert Logan, twenty years
old. of Franklin Park, with his auto
mobile and then failing to stop.
Berardi, according to the auth orr
ties, cut in ahead of a truck and
struck the boy with his left mud
guard. The lad is suffering from in
ternal injuries, broken leg and g.
broken arm. The accident happened
at Frank Park and State Trooper
Linderman, advised OF the license
number, started after the runaway
autoist several minutes after the ac-
cident had occurred. The capture
was made at Metuchen.
Berardi was ordered to furnish
bail before Justice of the Peace
Theodore Potts for q later hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
PLANS TO REFUEL fLIERS
At SEA NOW BEING MADE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S.-Plans
are being made to refuel the army
world tiiers at sea II such a course
becomes necessary in their projected
S25-mile hop from Reykjayik, Icer.
land to Fredericksdal. Greenland.
A message today from the advance
party to the army air service told of
the proposal and brought t1rst official
continuation or abandonment OF The
long search for a substitute landing
place on the southern tip of Green
land.
"AngmaGsalik seems hopeless be-
cause Of ice." said the dispatch.
The date of departure from Iceland
was ss7id to be uncertain. The pro-
posed flight would comprise twelve
hours in the air. considered here not
an excessive test of the capacity OF
the planes but yet one which neces-
states extreme precautions.
Establishment of a floating base TO
refuel the planes is one of these pre-
cautions, officials said, since allow
ance must be made for possible adj
verse winds. Every confidence was
expressed that the long jump would
be executed safely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
EXONERATE ENGINEER IN
R. R. CROSSING ACCIDENT

MT. KISCO, N. Y, Aug. 49,
Alfred Jones, engineer of a New
York Central train which last night
killed five persons In a grade cross
Ing collision with a motor car, was
exonerated of blame after an inquest
by Coroner Snowden today.
The engineers testimony that he
had brought his train, travelling at
sixty miles an hour, to what is
known as a perfect stop" was COR
roborated by two policemen of Bed
ford, n. Y, who witnessed the acci-
dent. A charge of homicide against
Jones was dismissed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
COOLIDGE SEES
RUHR SUCCESS
News of Action on Dawes
Plan Cheers President on
Vacation in Vermont

PLYMOUTH, Vermont, Aug. 49,
President Coolidge was plainly
cheered today over the successful
conclusion of the international con-
ference in London, called to pu; irto
operation the Dawes Preparations
plan, news of which was sent aim
In cable from Ambassador Kellogs
yesterday.
Mr.. Coolidge has shown consider.
aple interest in the negotiations In
which this country was represented
by Mr.. Kellogg and Colonel James
A. Logan, and he has said he be-
lieved the accomplishment of the
conference the greatest made since
the signing of the armistice, with
the possible exception of the Wash
lngton Arms Conference. He sent n
message of congratulations to Mr..
Kellogg yesterday expressing his
satisfaction on the results
Rested from his trip from Wash
lngton by two days spent largely In
relaxation Mr.. Coolidge was up early
this morning and about the farm
yard with his father at the family
home here. Planning only a COM
plete rest for his vacation here, the
President had no program for the
day or the week.
John Coolidge, the Presidents
rather. told visitors at the home yes
terday he had gotten In most of the
crops. but remarked II probably will
md something for Calvin to do"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
La Toilette CONFIDENT

WASHINGTON. Aug. 18.-Ex-
pressing confidence that "in the end
we shall be Victorious" Senator La
Toilette. independent candidate for
President. declares in a letter to the
non-partisan political campaign
committee of the American fedora
ton of Labor his appreciation and
that of his running mate, Senator
Wheeler of Montana. for the en-
dorsement of their candidacy by the
organizations executive council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Fight Tonight On Carnival Issue For Board OF Aldermen
Get READY TO LAUNCH PREPARATIONS plan
DENIES HE WAS ON ISLAND
At Time Of MURDER

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S-John Es-
kowsky. of Philadelphia. who was
wounded yesterday before he was
captured by posse of policemen
and citizens near Grant City. Staten
Island. denied that he was on the
island when eight year old Francis
Mcdonnell was murdered near Fort
Richmond last month. the police
said today. Eskowsky was cap
taured after he was alleged to have
annoyed boys in the neighborhood of
Grant City and the police thought
they might be able to connect him
the Mcdonnell murder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
FOIL PRISON DELIVERY
PLOT AT TRENTON, BELIEF

TRENTON, Aug. 1S:-Discovery
of a rope, clothing. i hook and knife
In the kitchen of the state prison
here yesterday afternoon is believed
to have frustrated an attempt on the
part of convicts employed there to
escape, and has resulted in several
Of them being placed In their cells
pending an investigation by Prlncl-
pal Keeper Joseph S. Tloff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
bERL|N-PAR|S
WILL ACT ON
DAWES PLAN
To Be Submitted for Ratifica-
ton Before Parliament
and Reichstag
SUCCESS IS : SEEN
Nationalist of Germany in
0ppoSition-Herriot Is
Acclaimed in France

STRASBOURG, Alsace, France.
Aug. 1S (By The Associated Press)
French troops began their evacua-
ton OF luxembourg and Appenweier
this morning and 1t was expected
they would be entirely out OF the
two German towns some time to-
night.
Official announcement of the In
tended evacuation of the two Bad en-
towns, made yesterday, said that the
determination of the French and
Belgian authorities to take their
troops out was due to the recent re-.
sumption of international train SER
vices between Paris and Warsaw and
Paris and Prague, the suppr ession
| of which on the German section o.
| the line caused the Occupation ~ I
penalty in February. 1895
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LONDON. Aug: IS (By The Asso.
| ciated Press).-The prorra =, Tor
| launching the Dawes reparatfon
| plan. Initiated by the delegates ID
the International conferences. which
closed here Saturday. now goes be.
lore the French parliament and thu
German Reichstag for ratificat tion
prospects are favorable for its adop
tion by both bodies. according to de
spatches from the two capitals.
The natfonalists in Germany. al,
was expected. are leading the oppo-
sition to the program. but 1t is de-
clared they will scarcely go SO fal
as to adopt parliamentary attitude
which would result In defeat OF the
government. dissolution of th.
Heichstag and new elections. IN
winch thev could not hope to bet.
ter their position.
farls advices are that the French
parliament has practically decided
10 sustain the foreign policy of Pre-
arller Herrlot for the time being
mere Is likely to be an extensive
debate. with pointed Interpretations
but no determined drive against M
Herriot's part In the London agree
ment Is expected.
IL is hoped that the ratification
VIII be forthcoming within the next
fortnight so the representatives of
an the interested powers can reas-
sehlpi mere on August 80 for for
mai signature of the agreement.
economic Recovery, Says Hughes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Exe-
cutlon OF the Dawes plan will lay
the Foundation for economic re-
covery of Europe" and rebound to
the advantage of every nation, IN
the opinion of Secretary Hughes.
Inc great thing was to make a
start, the secretary said. "and In
the London agreement the start has
been made"
He added that me negotiations
could not have been carried to cons
pietion, except for the splendid co.
operation of the allied governments
and Germany. and their earnest de-
sire for agreement"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
REPORT FARM ROBBERY

NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 49,
The authorities of Madison township
are investigating the theft of a
$1,000 liberty bond and a revolver
from the home Of Asher Smith. a
Browntown farmer, on Saturday af-
ternoon. Smith lives alone and was
out on his farm, when the home was
ramsacked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
/. EAGLE PICKS UP BOY

CHATHAM. Ont, Aug. 1S.-An
eagle measuring eight feet from tip
to tip, picked up contemporary
Fred Cunningham, weighing W
pounds, on a golf course near here
last night. lifted him five feet in the
air and then dropped him when MS
clothing gave way. according to the
story told by the lad today. cum
ningham clawed and scratched,
managed to net the bird In wire
fence. where it was killed by a
citizen,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
SHIP LOST IN BEARING SEA

SEATTLE. Wash, Aug. 1S:-The
motorship Lady Kinders'ey of the
Hudson Bay Company, trading In
the Arctic, has been lost in Bering
Sea, a message received from Cor
dova, Alaska, by the Associated Press
today indicated. No lives were lost,
Ii was Sa i'd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
GROUND TO DEATH

PATERSON, Aug. 1S:--Mrs. VIII
helmina Brunning. forty-three. Of
Homer street, Delawanna, was
ground to death beneath Newark
Paterson trolley car when the latter
struck a Public Service bus from
which she was alighting at Homer
street and Franklin avenue, Della
wanna, last night. Victor Norman,
of Bellevllle, motorman of the car,
is being held by the police pending
further investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
CARD OF THANKS

The Undersigned desire to thank their
relatives friends and nelghbors for Kind :
ness and sympathy shown them during
the recent Bereavement OF their loving
wife and mother.
Especially desire to thank Undertaken
II. Lohmilier OF Railway for satisfactory
services rendered and all who sent floral
ulDutes. Signed.
JOHN HEMSEL. sR., AND FAMILY.
East Railway. N. ].
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Coolidge Expresses Sorrow

PLYMOUTH. Vermont. Aug. 49,
president Coolidge expressed his sor-
row today over the death of Senator
Colt In message sent to Mrs. Har-
old Gross. daughter of the SEN
ator at Bristol. The message read:
Hearing chat your distinguished
rather. Senator Colt. has passed
away, | hasten 10 offer my sympathy
TO his family and friends. He was a
prominent figure in our national life
VINO VIII be greatly missed. l mourn
his loss to the country"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Metuchen &C. p. Event

METUCHEN. Aug. 18-The meet
ing of the Republican Club of the
borough. to be held tomorrow night.
is for the purpose of making plans
for the coming campaign, Luther e.
Riddle has announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

1t costs less to travel In a Ford--order
yours today. Dorsey Motors, Inc. Open
EyaatA6A. s356--s-1g-eks
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

Chevrolet has SO quality features. Sc
Jefferson Motors Inc. Tel. Is.
s266-S-12--tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

Anybody who wants good Dentist
doctor, stop at DR.. Geo. Encherman. 174
smith Street. Phone 1889. Recommended
BY Max sacarny. sss7-s-1s-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Aviator Pushes On

HANOI, Franch Indo-China, Aug.
1S (By The Associated Press)-
Major Pedro Zanni. Argentine
round-the-world flier. arrived here
this morning at nine o'clock. He will
leave for Canton tomorrow evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Work Of Degenerate, Ramsey Says

Work OF Degenerate, Ramsey Says
Declaring that it must be the
work of some degenerate DR.. Will
liam e. Ramsey, candidate for the
nomination of state senator on the
Democratic ticket displayed to the
Evening News two printed cards
bearing remarks of vile nature. 1.-THE
circulation of these cards. I am sat
isfied are done without the knowl-
edge or consent of my opponent SEN
ator Morgan F. Larson" DR.. RAM
sey said, adding that he had per-
sonal conference with Mr.. Larson
who assured him that he had
nothing to do with their distribution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

1t costs less to travel In Ford-order
yours today. Dorsey Motors, Inc. Open
Hvsniasr. sssb-s-ls-st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
ARRESTS MADE
AS MAN DIES
AFTER ACCIDENT
Accident in Piscataway Town.
ship-Car Turns Over
Fatally Iniuring Man
SEVERAL ACCIDENTS
Local a.I South River People
Hurt in Series of Week.
end Mishaps

NEW BRUNSWlCh, Aug, lo.-
Thomas Muldowney, forty-nine, of
Plainfield, was probably instantly
killed when the Ford car in which
he was riding was turned over by
car coming from the opposite dlrec-
ton early yes .erday morning. The
accident happened In Piscataway
township and Gus Sutterlein. of
Plainfield, the driver of the car in
which Muldowney was riding, has
been charged with manslaughter as
we'll as George Schneider, the opera
tor of the other automobile. Both
cars were badly damaged.
James Barnes. Joseph Quinn and
John J. O'Brien, of Dunellen, are
held as witnesses in the case a. 1
Chief of Police Mccarthy, of South
Plainfield, ordered that DR.. Nelson
examin' the four men in the Schnei-
der car as to their sobriety. A bottle
with some liquor In it was found In
the Schneider ear which stopp d
seventy-five feet from the scene of
the accident.
A number of accidents were re-
ported in this city over the week.
end, several persons receiving atten-
offices of physicians. Several acci-
dents were reported at police head
quarters.
To avoid hitting five children rum
ming across outer State street on
Saturday night Charles O'Donnell, of
Carteret, ran up on the sidewalk
and hit four-year- -old Joseph Zelnak,
of 695 Parker street. DIR. Shull at
1aI ~, 60 tfrl1 &c,
and O'Donnell, arrested by Chauf-
feur Patten, was paroled until
wanted.
A seven year old boy ran out In
front of the A. S. g. r. ambulance
driven by Vincent Higgins, on Sat-
urday afternoon, and after being
ran home. His mother reported that
he was not injured. Higgins re-
ported the incident at headquarters.
Leg Broken
Sadie Nahbury, of $50 Chauncey
street, broke her left leg while
playing at the pulaski avenue play
ground, Saturday night. She Is
confined at the hospital.
While cranking his automobile,
Mike Mofolge. twenty-three. of 446
Convery place, was rendered uncon-
scious at Q o'clock this morning. He
was treated at the hospital for lac
erations of the right arm.
Charles Butt, thirty-four, of AGA
Spring street. Elizabeth, is confined
at the local hospital with bruises
about the left feet, right side of the
knee and his arm as result OF an
accident between two automobiles
Saturday afternoon. Butz reports
that his car was rammed into by one
driven by Emanuel Gott OF Passaic.
Patrolman Thullesen reports at
headquarters on a collision between
a truck driven by Lester Miller. of
Potts & Kaufman, and a touring car
belonging to G.. Zielebaus. The rear
of the automobile was damaged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

Zenith Carburetors Service Station. Gar
retson Co.. 215 Market Street. Phone 1000
s377-8-1S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
Bus Upsets, Two Hurt

NEW BRUNSWICK, August 1S.-
Two persons were injured when a
Public Service bus skidded and
turned over on Druary's Hill, South
River, yesterday afternoon. In ad-
dition to Dewitt Baird, the bus
driver, John Glasner, of New York
and Mrs. Anita Levine, of this city
were the only occupants of the We
hicle. Glaser was attended at st.
Peters hospital for a lacerat.on OF
the head and the woman for contu-
sions of hte hip. Patrolman Blonskf,
Of South River, investigated the ac-
cident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
To
HEAR DAVIS At
SEA C|RT FRIDAY
Presidential Standard bearer
Will Make First Public
Appearance in State
REPUBLICANS ARE ACTIVE
Preparing for Annual Outing
on Saturday, Sept. g.
Campaign Plans
REPUBLICANS ARE ACTIVE

Democrats of the city, county and
state are looking forward anxiously
to the opportunity to meet and hear
their presidential candidate when he
speaks at Sea Girt next Friday. 1t
will be John w. Davis Day" and
Democrats from all parts of the east
will be on hand to hear his New
Jersey speech which will be broad
casted to all points by radio. Cover
nor Silzer and Mayor Hague, of Jer-
sey City, are planning for a great
reception for their presidential STAN
dard bearer and indications are that
Middlesex county and this city in
particular will be we'll represented.
The announcement of candidates.
during the Governors Day. activi-
ties at Sea Girt last Friday when the
Middlesex county politicians were the
guests of Governor Silzer Is thought
to have about completed the count,
slate and local Democrats are now
busy laying their plans for primary
contests, where necessary, and for a
big election drive.
The Republicans are furthering
preparations for their annual outing
which will be held on Saturday, Sep
tember at Linwood Grove, near
Highland Park This will be the
occasion for all candidates running
for Office in the county announcing
themselves and getting better ac-
quainted with their supporters.
A regular meeting of the Perth
Amboy Republican Club will be held
tomorrow night In the club rooms,
Odd Fellows hall. The various can
didates are expected 70 be present
and will speak. Plans 10 attend the
outing on September will be talked
over.
With the last day to- file petitions
less than two weeks away, candi-
dates seeking nominations for the
various county and municipal posi-
tions are now making known their
Intentions. No petitions have been
filed as yet with City Clerk Costello
but many petitions are in circulation
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

Stream line-good looking--a car you
can be proud of is Chevrolet. Jefferson
Motors. Inc. Tel. 10. tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18
CORN AGAIN ADVANCES

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S:-New high
price records for the season were
reached today by all deliveries OF
corn, oats and rye. Corn went as
much as six cents above Saturdays
finish, September corn reaching
1924 and December $1.20h.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-08-18

Fair tonight and
Tuesday; contin-
ued cool; fresh
north and north
west winds.
The Washington times., 1924-09-23
GAME STOPPED WHEN
RAsERALLs GIVE OUT

. AMSTERDAM. N. X. Sept. 23.--
Shortage OF baseballs necessitated
calling off in the twelfth, inning.
with the score 3 to 3, an exhibition
baseball game between the Albany
Eastern League club and the Am.
sterdaIn team.
Eleven twu.bakgers over the
right-fleld fence caused the largest
single loss, while the rest OF the
twenty.four balls were knocked into
places where is was impossible 70
find them.
The Washington times., 1924-09-23
STATE COLLEGE FRESHMEN
NOT WEAR EARRINGS

sTATl1 COLLEGE. Pa, sept. s3.
Earrings are taboo for freshmen
girls at State College here. accord
ing to the handbook for women
students published BY the Women,s
Student Government Association.
# is down IN blaak and white. 90
that she who runs may read.
Whether the upper.class girls
fear. the new girls may appear too
"vampish" or whether IL ID lust 4
disciplinary measure necessary To-
the newcomers cannot be fathoned.
They know that It IS so, and therf.
must be sDnne good reason.
The Washington times., 1924-09-23
WIFE DAREs HIM TO TAKE
POISON; He DOES; is HELD.

: PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2e.--Ar.
rested after he had attempted sui
eide, Emerson Nichols, thirty,two
years old, told Camden police his
wife was responsible for his action.
Nichols said he quarreIed with her
and mentioned something about sui-
eide. Nichols said his wife dared
him to do It. He said he procured
B poison and raised II to his lips.
you haven't got the nerve to
swallow IT." his wife 10 said to
have remarked.
Nichols did and fell at his wife's
feet. She notified the police who
took him to the Homeopathic Hos