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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
EVEN Rain FAILS To STOP
FIGHTING NEAR SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Sept. 13 (By The
Associated Press) Rival forces Df
warning Chinese military governors
battling for possession of Shanghai
disregarded their traditional rule
against fighting in the rain today
when firing was resumed at Hwang-
tu, fifteen miles west of here, while
that area was being soaked by new
storm.
The Kisiangsu military governor
was reported to be rushing rein
forcements to Changchow, 115 mile s
from Shanghai, to defend that tow n
against the advancing Chekiarie
troops who took Thing yesterday, ac-
cordlng to q Chinese observer who
arrived here today from Chenkiing
lac miles west of Shanghai.
The observer was one of the tftree
Chinese messengers dispatched fHom
Anting 20 miles west of here. to
view operations of the Kiangsu
forces. He succeeded in reaching
Shanghai by steamer after viewing
the invading Kiangsu army from be-
hind its lines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
STATE STREET
BOOM STARTED
BY ASSOCIATION
Street to Be Advertised and
Signs Placed at the En-
frances to City
MOVIE HOUSE URGED
White Way from Smith Street
as Far as Hall Avenue
Is Also Urged
MOVIE HOUSE URGED

Action was taken at the meeting
of the State street Merchants AS
ISOLATION. held in Eagle hail. Thurs
day night. to advertise this business
street to shoppers visiting the city.
In order to do this 1t was decided
for each member to contribute SIS,
towards newspaper advertising and
also to cover the cost of erecting
signboards at the five entrances to
the city. welcoming the people and
urging them to shop in State street.
Peter Pavlovsky urges the mer-
chants along the street to purchase
ponds TO cover the expense of erect
Ing a moving picture theatre in that
thoroughfare. and Joseph Phi. Gold
smith recommended the building OF
comfort stations and a white way
from Smith street all the way tl
Hall avenue.
Want Only Farmers
Philip Siskind urged the establish
ing of farmers market in the vi
cinity of the Pennsylvania station in
State street at which market only
farmers would be allowed and the
peddlers shut out. 1t was at MIR.
Siskind's suggestion that the assoCia-
ton decided to erect the five sign
boards at the entrances to the city.
Edward Altman urged the appoint
ment OF committee to communicate
with the officials at the city hall In
the interest of having certain of the
Sewaren-Carteret buses use State
street instead of Amboy avenue.
The following committee was In
structed to obtain charter for the
association: l. Solomon, chairman;
ID. Parunak, Henry Kirschner, j.
Ph. Goldsmith, Harry Gittleson.
l.. Pinals spoke in favor of news
paper advertising.
Albert G.. Waters, Democratic can.
didate for mayor, was present at the
meeting and told of the many M
provements needed on the thorough
fare, among them being better police
protection.
Alderman Thomas Patten, who Is
running for reelection as alderman
from the third ward, pormised to do
all he can to bring about improve
ments on this thoroughfare.
Forty-five members of the associn-
ton We're present at the meeting
which lasted from 9 o'clock until
long after midnight. The associa-
tion at the present time has a paid
up membership numbering fifty-fo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
President H0nOrs Pershine Defense Day Is Success
GARBAGE ACTION Is TAKEN BY AIDERMEl
KLAN INITIATES $50 At
BIG MILLTOWN CEREMONY

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. 49,
At the largest Ku Klux Klan meet
ing ever held in Middlesex county,
$50 new members. 100 of whom were
women. were initiated last night at
Herbert,s Field Milltown. 1t is esti-
mated about 1000 men and women
members of the Klan, the Junior
Klan and American Crusaders an
organization composed of naturalized
citizens of foreign birth took part
In the ceremonies which were wit
messed by about 1900. About 1000
automobile were parked at the field
which was guarded by men on horse
back.
During the initiation a huge living
cross was formed by 600 hooded
and robed Klansmen. each bearing a
small flaming cross. There were the
only ones who appeared hooded.
Four crosses were burned during the
night. one by each branch of the or
ganization. Several babies were
christened. The affair was arranged
by the Middlesex county organiza-
tion of the Klan and supervised by
Grand Kleagle George. his last name
not being learned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
NEW BRUNSWICK
AVENUE PAVING
UOB COMPLETED.
New Road to Rogan's Corner
Is Now Open to Uninter-
rupted Traffic
WORK ON AMB0Y AVENUE
Concrete Foundation for New
Road Is Being Laid-Cul-
vert Is a Problem
WORK ON AMBOY AVENUE

New Brunswick avenue, from the
Perth Amboy city line to Rogan g.
was open for traffic yesterday after
noon for the first time since late
last winter when the road was CLOS
ed for the laying of a sewer and
new pavement.
The street has been paved with
concrete from curb to curb, the
work having been paid for jointly
by the township of Woodbridge ana
the county. The townships snare
of the cost was approximately $44,-
600. Andrew Keyes, of woodbridge,
was the contractor on the Job.
Councilman William Hoy, of Fords,
this morning announced that the
last Instructions were being remov-
ed from the new road today so that
uninterrupted traffic both ways
might be made possible. The straw
has even been swept from the road
way.
Completion of New Brunswick
avenue will mean a great saving OF
time for the automobiles travelling
between Perth Anlboy, Rogan's,
Fords, Metuchen, New Brunswick
and Trenton as the detour used was
considerably longer as well as being
in poor condition.
With the completion of New
Brunswick avenle the western artery
for traffic to and from the city IS
opened. Progress is being made on
Amboy avenue and within a few
more weeks the new road should oe
open for traffic to and from the
north. The concrete foundation has
been laid over one-half or more of
the unfinished portion of the road
and the top dressing will not take
long.
The city is handicapped in work.
ing out an appropriate connecting
link with the old road as culvert
over the stream at that point should
be constructed. The state, which
paid part of the paving cost, has
refused to assist in financing the cost
of a culvert which would make an
ideal connection with the old road
near the Woodbridge township line
possible. 1t is not known now whe-
ther the city will make another at
tempt to secure state aid on this part
of the job or whether it will make a
temporary connecting link with the
old road until it can finance the cost
of q culvert itself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
POLICE FOLLOW ROBBERY
! CLUE AT SOUTH AMBOY

Lieutenant Detective Joseph Gut
owski went to South Amboy this
morning to question two youths held
at police headquarters, they having
been arrested by railroad detectives
during the night. Minor local rob-
berries may be charged against the
prisoners.
The restaurant at II Smith street
was entered one night this week, and
cigars, cigarettes and a peanut ma
chine were stolen. Yesterday during
lunch hour the Butler store on
Smith street was visited in manner
believed by the police to have been
studied for some time. Cash totaling
about $40 is missing.
Detective Gutowski is also investi-
eating today the theft of sum OF
money by a boy boarder from an
other boarder in an establishment on
New Brunswick avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
CONFESSES HE CONCEALED
ASSETS IN BANKRUPTCY

Carmen Rosenblum, of East Gran
ford. owner of a hardware store In
Oak Tree road at Iselin. and Martin
Arnold Simon, owner of grocery
store in Old Tree road, Iselin, werd
arrested yesterday by United States
Marshal Eckerlein. following of the
issuing of warrants by United States
Commissioner Delaney, charging
them with concealfng assets in bang-
ruptcy. By the arrests 1t Is believed
that the government has begunl a
general clean UP of fraudulent
bankruptcy cases. When arraigned
before Commissioner Delaney both
defendants were held under $1,000
bail each for a hearing on September.
10 at 1 o'clock. arl Bonshnowsig
of Iselin furnished the necessary bail.
Simon pleaded guilty to the charge
and Rosenblum not guilty.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was filed by Simon on July %, on
his store at Iselin and Referee Lyon,
appointed James S. Wight, receiver.
WiJht in turn engaged Harry S. Me-
dinets as attorney. Through some
source which cannot be revealed, in
their search for assets. Wight and
Medinets discovered twelve boxes
and packages formerly part of ST.
mons stock in the attic of Rosen-s
blums home. The receiver kept this
information secret and yesterday
when a further examination was
given Simon before the referee, ne
grilled for one hour before he would
admit he had concealed assets.
After he had broken down Simon
confessed that he had conspired with
Rosenblum to conceal the assets. He
admitted a $4,000 mortgage he had
iAySn Rosenblum was a fake and
confessed to other schemes in which
it was hoped to defraud the credi- 3
tors. Frank Weiner. OF Elizabeth,
attorney for Simon expressed de-
sire to withdraw from the case when
the confession was made. Referee
Lyon advised him to continue with
his client. The stuff concealed at !
the Rosenblum house has been taken ~
by the receivers. 1t is expected that
other assets will be located.
Tpecial Agent Roy S. Hail. OF fhe
Department of Justice is assisting
Wight and Medinets in the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
WORKHOUSE SENTENCES

George Smink, a drunk appre-
hended by Patrolman Seaman was
fined SIS this morning by Recorder
Pfckersgill and when the chief made
known tina. the wagon would go to
the workhouse today and that the
drunk would be taken along IL the
fine was not obtained, Smink told
the whole world" what he thought
OF the brass buttons. He will spend
ninety days in the workhouse.
George Stone and e. Haberman,
arrested early this morning by Ser
seant Larson, Patrolman Ludwigson
and Chauffeur Buchan on the COM
plant of the formers mother, were
given sixty days apiece in the work
house. John Anderson, an old Of
fender, picked up by Officer Jorgen-
sen on complaint of Chief Tonnesen,
was sent away for ninety days. A
$40 fine was imposed in the case of
Anna Scharsky, of Kriel street,
charged with disorderly conduct by
Mike Reseter of the same street, and
Steve Sabo, wifebeater, picked up
by Officers Nolan and Sullivan, was
fined SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
MIDDLESEX COUNCIL WINS
BANNER At SPOTSWOOD

Ladies' Night, held with Eagle
Council, Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics by the Past Council
ors Association at Spotswood last
night. served to bring out many of
the fair sex together with a large
turnout of members of the order
from all parts of the county. Mid
dlesex Council, No. SO, of this city
was awarded the past councillors
banner with thirty-five in the dele
cation. Plainsboro Council was
given the subordinate banner. State
treasurer Frank Muta and Assem-
blyman Harold G. Hoffman. of South
Amboy, were the speakers of the
evening.
Mr.. Hoffman told of the work be-
ing done In connection with the
kiddie Keep Well drive for funds
and urgcs everyone to support the
movement. Refreshments were SER
we'd and dancing was enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
TAG DAY DRIVE
STARTED EARLY
Many at Work on Streets for
Camp Fund-Fire Bell
Rings Out Progress

With a number of new volunteers
added to the list, the tag day work
ers started with a force of over q
hundred girls at an early hour this
morning to solicit the aid of the peo-
ple in this city in behalf of the
Kiddie Keep Well Camp, near Me-
tuchen.
The money collected today will
be donated as Perth Amboy's quota
toward the $4,000 to establish the
camp next summer. The camp will
be maintained for the purpose OF
building up the health Of MiddleseS
countys undernourished children.
and It is hoped that the local people
will come forth and give to the good
cause generously.
The workers will patrol the main
streets here until 9 o'clock tonight,
The committee in charge has ar
ranged to have teams from the var.
ious organizations working in shifts
so that at least hundred girls will
be selling tags at all times.
Mrs. Emil Roos, Mrs. Fred Haney
and Mrs. J. Frank are in charge oi
the headquarters. at Room Is, II
the new Gibian building. Persons
wishing to help the committee col
lect the tag day funds are asked tc
report at the headquarters as soor
as possible.
During the week the boys from
the Y. M. H. A., and Y. M. C. A.
have strung the tags, and the Puri-
tan Dairy has generously loaned the
use of milk bottles for use as dona-
ton holders.
Several members of the Nutrition
department of the Woman's Club are
acting as workers. while the Raritan
Yacht Club Auxiliary is also helping
The General Cigar Company allowed
group of employees time off from
their work this morning to aid the
solicitors.
The alarm will sound every time
that a hundred dollars is collected
and it is hoped that the people OF
this city will make 1t possible 20
ring the bell often. The cause is a
good one. and with the people realiz-
Ing that the Kiddie Keep Well CamT
Is to be established for the purpose
of making better men and women in
the county. the tag day committee
has little doubt that an exceptionally
large sum will be collected today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
MORGAN SUPERSTRUCTURE
CONTRACT IS AWARDED

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. 13-
The Central Railroad Of New Jersey
has filed today with the county
clerk a contract made with the
Shoemaker Bridge Company for the
steel superstructure over the rail-
ways new route at Morgan. The
company expects the mason work to
be ready November first of this year,
and the Shoemaker Company agrees
to erect the steel job within two
months after that date. Should se-
we're weather set in early the work
will be postponed until spring. No
lump sum is set for the contract. A
unit price of 6.22 cents a pound Of
steel Is mentioned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
TWO BOYS Wanted FOR
TRYING TO SNATCH PURSE

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The local police are on the look
out for two boys about twelve years
of age, wearing white blouscs and
short pants, who are wanted for an
attempted pocketbook snatching on
Hobart street. near Market, last
night.
Motorcycle Officer Frank Seiboth
received a report of the affair from
one of three women who were walk
ing south on Hobart street. AS the
boys approached they were unnot-
iced, but just as the five came abreast
one of the boys snatched a pocket
book held by the nearest woman. The
woman gave. chase and the lad
dropped the pocketbook. Police
headquarters was notified by the off,
GER and several additional men were
sent to the scene. but without avail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
WORLD FLYERS HOP OFF
FOR DAYTON THIS MORNING

WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.-Tne
army world fliers began the last stage
of their journey today hopping off
from Boiling Field here for Dayton
Ohio, at 1850 A. NJ. eastern standard
time.
During the preliminary maneuver-
ing about the field, the tail skid oil
the flagplane Chicago, piloted by
Lieutenant l.. H. Smith. was slightly
damaged, but the task of repairing
it was only the work of a few min
utes. The damage was described al
the field as of ''very minor" char.
acter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
MR.. WESTCOTT IN STIRRING
ADDRESS AT WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE. Sept. 13.-To
demonstrate the problems of rnobiii-
zation, to arouse the sense or mod
ern responsibility ana to magnify
the conception of the greatness oi
this country were the feature points
Of the address delivered by Rev
Wilbert Westcott. of Perth Amboy,
at the Defense Test Day exercises
held in the auditorium of the me-
mortal municipal building last
night, where a capacity audience
assembled to observe the event in
fitting manner.
Rev. Mr.. Westcott said that the
attitude of the pacifist is unpatriotic,
unreasonable and illogical and in
timidate that the only way to end
wars would be through the enact
ment of international laws. The
speaker said that the citizens of the
country are divided in various divis-
ions, race, religion and politics. but
they are all Americans. There
should be a sense OF appreciation of
the greatness of the country, our
social and economic progress, Rev.
Mr.. Westcott concluded.
Mayor Louis Neuberg. chairman
of arrangements presided. He gave
Introductory remarks and intro
duced Rev. Benjamin Meyer, who
offered the invocation. This was
followed by the singing of the F'rem
Society. of Fords Jointly with the
Woodbridge Community male Choir
us. The Frem Svciety also gave
three solos.
Mayor Neuberg was highly elated
over the results of registration. He
announced that $50 citizens filled in
the forms sent to them. The le-
glonaires aided greatly in the affair.
The report of the registration and
classification was sent to Governors
Island at s o'clock last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
BURNING OF ALI!
GARBIGE PLAN
BEFORE BOARD
Representative of System oi
Burning Refuse at Alder
manic Committee Session !
-
NEW METHODS NEEDED
R. R. Crossing Action for
Childr en- Is Also to
BE Taken Up

Ways a nd means of disposing Of
Perth AmIboy's barbage question for
all time to come. was the principaH
subject discussed at the commitreb
session ~ the Board OF Aldermen IN
the cit'g hall last night, which yafy
presideh over by Alderman Tholna9
Patterh in the absence of Alderman-
alta rye Richard j. Calvin.
A representative from New York
firm was present and told the alder
me1A of a system of burning the gar-
ba'se which is now being used in
ve-rious large cities of the country
nd from which no odor escapes,
although it is possible to burn dead
horses, dogs and all manner OF stun
| in the disposal plant. K
The aldermen realize. Mr.. Paffe3
declared today, that THE pfacfl5e 8
disposing of garbage in dumps Is moi
In keeping with modern methods 81
! health and 1t will be only a question
of time before more modern methods
will have to be adopted. 1t Is evi-
dent that the garbage disposal quess
tion will be one of the principal mat.
ters discussed in the future by the
aldermen and further Information
concerning different methods of dis
posing of the stuff will be investi-
gated.
An investigation was begun at ths.
| meeting to see why crossing fo&
children attending school can not bt
arranged over the railroad tracks tn
Washington street. The old cross.
ing at that place has been fenced oil
, due to the grade crossing elimina.
ton work. and although vehicles
cannot use the crossing. the school,
children continue to cut across the
railroad tracks. Mr.. Patten said thai
every effort will be made by the all
dermen to have a foot path built
over the tracks for the use of the
children wh find it much out of the:i
way to walk to other crossings in orr
der to reach their respective schools
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Citizens Club Meets

A conference of the advisory COM
mittee representing the Polish Amer
lean Citizens Club: Slovak Indepen-
dent Political Club and the Hunga-
rian Citizens Club. met Thursday
night in the Holy Trinity school in
Barclay street and formed n perma-
nent advisory body by electing John
koah. chairman and Emil A. Bacha,
secretary. The committee represents
1000 voters Of the northern section
of the city
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
TWO MEN ARE FINED $40

John Vrabel, of Phoenix, was sum-
moned by Patrolman Bill Peterson
yesterday on complaint of City En-
gineer Louis P. Booz who charged
that the man touched the brake OF
his automobile, causing it to move
and frighten horse. The horse
damaged the automobile and Vrabel
was made to pay $40 for the offense.
Joseph Tazsek, of this city, and
John White, of Metuchen, bus driv-
ers, were arrested by Patrolman Bill
Peterson, who charged them with
using Smith street for a race track.
When Tazsek produced a witness
telling of Whites activities, the
brainy borough man was fined $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
BUSY DAY FOR PRINCE

SYOSSET, N. Y, Sept. 13.-The
program OF the Prince of Wales
called for a full and active oay TO-
day. He rose early and expected to
be up late tonight at a dance. He
played polo this morning, lunched
at home, and planned to drive TO
Meadowbrook at $3.50 P. M. to see
the first of the international polo
matches. After the game he was
to entertain twenty-five at dinner at
his Syosset residence, later attend
ing a dancing party at the home of
John Sanford in Brookville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Report Realty Sales

Charles l.. Steuerwald. Inc, re-
ports the sale of double house at
194-196 Broad street, for George
Hospodar. The property has a front
age of so feet and is 100 feet deep.
The new owner will make extensive
alterations
TIL firm also reports the sale OF
ten lots in Amboy avenue, Metuchen,
to Mrs. Joseph Matteucci of this
city. Lots have been sold in Edgar
Terrace. Woodbridge. to the follow
ing: Max Peck. Frank Miskovfch,
John Kardos. and Ernest Cordelia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
s2.5Oo suit starred

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 13.-
Alleging that because the premises
at 291 Smith street, Perth Amboy,
were not turned over to her in due
time, she had to sell her furniture
below cost prices, Gussie Feigeistein,
against the Dublin Realty Corpora
tion, of Perth Amboy. for S2,500
damages. The plaintiff is said to
have secured lease of the premises
for a furniture store, to be ready
February Is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
HiIker to Be Speaker

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 13-
County Treasurer F. William Hilker,
one of the Republican candidates for
the nomination of county clerk, will
be the principal speaker at the Mag
var Reformed church next Tuesday
night. Mr.. Hilker's remarks will be
translated to the audience in Hun
garian by Rev. Adam G.. Schodle,
pastor of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Bridge in Rad Shane

Patrolman Archibald Mason re-
ports at headquarters that section
of the Convery place bridge ra1ilne
is in bad shape, 1t evidently harins
been struck by vehicle. a portion
was knocked down into the railroad
yard and walking along the unpls9r
tected section at night is dangerous
for pedestrians, 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
POLO GAME TODAY

NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.-The thrice
postponed opening game of the in
ternational polo series will be played
today at 4 o'clock, regardless OF
weather conditions. except a heavy
downpour of rain at game time. ac-
cording to an announcement by the
United States Polo Association.
which is sponsoring the tournament.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Sues on Unpaid Notes

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. 13-
Otto j. Schwartz of Laurence Har-
Dor, is suing Henry P. Lund and II.
y. A. Lund of 393 Park avenue. Perth
Amboy. for $500 on an unpaid note
dated Dec. 20, 1928. another unpaid
note of the same date for 1920 and
$46.07 on an unpaid check dated
February IA,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Robbery at Metnchen

METUCHEN, Sept. 13.-The local
police were advised yesterday that
the home of Mr.. lManscowitz, of 1856
Durham avenue, was entered on the
night of September IL and $50 in
cash stolen. The chicken coop of
Mr.. Manscowitz was ransacked re-
Gently and twelve poultry birds were
stolen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
Pronerfy Iease Filled

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. 13-
Max Quit. of Perth Amboy. has
leased to Julia Prybylowski, the
property at BAL Smith cstreet, Perth
Amboy, to be used exclusively as a
butcher shop for one year at a rental
of $3.50.
Luigi Giuglano has leased to Clio
vanni Rotunda the store at 421 New
Brunswick avenue. Perth Amboy, for
one year. The rental for the first six
months is As month and s47.50
for the balance of the lease.
Both leases were filed at the cour1-
ty clerks office here today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-09-13
CITY to be- Represented

James J. Garland, Jr., will repre-
sent Plumbers and Steamfitters Lo-
cal No. 270 at the national conven-
ton of the United Association of
Plumbers and Steamfitters of the
United States and Canada that Is to
convene in the Garden Pier, Atlantic
City, on Monday.