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Do Not Miss The Closing Installment of “The Snowshoe Trail” In Saturday’s Evening News ANOTHER BIG SERIAL “THE STEP ON THE STAIRS” WILL START IN MONDAY’S EVENING NEWS _1----' Ifertb Ambmt lEiuntum Nma row cloudy. I ___ _ VOL. XLII. No. 51. PERTH AMBOY, N. J., FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1022. THREE CENTS ifeliverod By Carrier / TAXPAYERS ORGANIZE TO FIGHT BOOST IN VALUATIONS I * mTo Call Women For Perth Amboy Court Jury Duty ^WS/WWWWWVA^>^A^^/V«/W\^/W«^» *^/VN/VW\^/^'W'^WWS/^W\^/W^WVWV>V POINCARE CALLED TO ACT FOR FRANCE DECREASE IN SAYREVILLE RATABLES; EXPECT BIG BODST FOR THIS CITY County Taxpayers Associa tion Will Support County Tax Board in Fight NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 13.— The Taxpayers Association of Mid dlesex County was organized hero 5 last night at a meeting of between fifty and seventy-five prominent resi dents of the county. The meeting was hell in City Hal! and was called for the purpose of perfecting an or ganization to support the Middlesex County Hoard of Taxation in its worn and to oppose the efforts of Unior. cour/.y and the State Board of Taxation to force the Middlesex county board to increase its valua tions. A majority of those present last night were representatices of vari ous Middlesex county industries, New Brunswick and Perth Amboy men being on hand in large num bers. Tlw need of an association '.o protect the rights of the taxpay ers in this county was emphasized by several speakers, one of whom described the condition as being so acute that the "taxpayers now had their backs to the wall and are forced to fight.” The move should be of vital importance to evehy tax payer in the county, the speakers' declared, and each one of these Should join the association. Elmer E. Connelly, chairman of the manufacturers committee of the New Brunswick Board of Trade, was made temporary chairman of the new association and C. S. Atkin (Son, secretary of the local Board of Trade, was named temporary secre tary. A nominating committee con J sisting of Robert Carson, Henry G. » Parker, Robert W. Johnson and ! Ernest II. Webb, all of this city; John rfeiffer, of Perth Amboy; . , Oliver R. Hatfield, of Sewaren. and *g|^layor H. B. R. Meyers, of Milltown, nBras appointed to make up the slate ^"of officers and act as an executive committee. It was decided to en gage a counsel to represent the as sociation and support the county tax board in its fight. i (Continued on page 8.) Report $1,000,000 Boost Will be Made in Perth Am boy Assessments N.EW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 13.— Tax duplicates from the borough of Sayreville were the first inspected by the county board of taxation when it met yesterday for the pur pose of going over the books sub mitted by the various local tax boards, through the county. The work will probably continue steadily until tire n turns of all municipali ties in the county have been inspect ed. While the board seems to he re luctant about making definite state ments regarding the situation at Sayreville. it is understood that a decrease in ratable- amounting to approximately $111!),000 will be show. Instead of a decrease an in crease of at least $600,000 had been anticipated and dissatisfaction with the returns lias betn expressed by members of the board. Assessor Ab raham Feihly was present while the Sayreville hooks were being exam ined yesterday and he probably will be called again today, it was said. Lowest In County The stated decrease at Sayreville is interesting in view of the fact that the state board claims that munici pality to br the lowest taxing district in the county and only assessed to 13 per cent, of its total valuation. Assessor Feihly explained that a large decrease was caused by con ditions at the powder plants at Say reville. The du Pont Company at Pariin, according to the assessor, showed a reduction of $99,000 in its valuation while the decrease of the Hercules Company was $135,000. Mr. Feihly pointed out that the marked decrease was caused by the large number of practically useless buildings at the plants at present and also by the considerable reduc tion in stock, personal property, pipe lines, and similar things which were used durine* the war period. (Continued on page S) Women 1 o berve Un Junes In Local District Court When the next list of jurors call ed for service In the district court here is filed it will contain the name3 of a large number of women, ac cording to John J. Quinn, clerk ol 1'ne court. Who said this morning that the list was being prepared now and would be filed early next month. One thousand names will be placed I upon the list and at least half of these will be women, Mr. Quinn said. While grand jury duty and service i on petit juries have included women members since last summer, this b> the first time local women have been called upon to serve in the dis ttrict court here. Many women have served on county Juries since the. inauguration of the new system and doubtless the district court will have the services of a goodly number of experienced jurywomen at the next session. Jury cases are of fairly frequent recurrence here and the women will know what it is to discard aprons or I ridge scores and go up to the city hall to decide the merits of a law suit occasionally. The attitude of l.usbhnds compelled to eat at res taurants during these trials is prob lematical. During the talk, about p year ago. concerning the fact that women might do lury duty. Judge C. C Motnmann of the local district court when asked for an interview on the subject said that he was net In favor of women serving on juries and that he did not expect they would be call “■! for jury duty in the local district irr urt, unless it became a practice in I the other district courts of this vi flrity. Today when consulted about his r.tatement concerning the matter, ] Don’t forget the dance at Kish's Audi torium. Fords, Saturday evening, January: 14th. O’Brien's Orchestra. 10114—l-13-2t* See Pege 22. 10082— 1-13-lt* P. A. Hdwc. for Silver Polishes. ‘ Judge Honimann said that'since his interview a new statute had beon passed, making it possible for wo men to be called on jury duty in the district courts, as well as men and that he expected many women's names to appear on the new list which will be ready February 1. BOLLSCHWEILER RETIRES TODAY AS U. S. MARSHAL TRENTON, Jan. 13:—Joseph H. Hoff, of Princeton, a member of the State Democratic committee, was today sworn in as head keeper of the New Jersey state prison to suc ceed James H. Mulheron, a Repub lican who resigned that position and who was sworn in today as United States marshal to succeed Albert Bollschweiler. Hoff was named tem porarily by Governor Edwards. Bollschweiler Retires Albert Bollschweiler, who retires today as United. States marshal, has held the position for the past eight years. He had been requested by Attorney General Daugherty to re sign on December 1, Mr. Daugherty claiming that his term of office was out at that time. However, Mr. Bollschweiler in a communication to the attorney general pointed out that his term of office would not be out until January 13, and he was allow ed to serve until that date. It is not known at this time what Mr. Bollschweiler intends to do, but reports* have it that he will receive an appointment from the Democra tic board of aldermen in this city. Mr. Bollschweiler is a former mayor of this city. Income tax reports prepared. George Silverstein. C. P. A. (N. Y.) Accountant and Tax Specialist. 133 Smith St. Phone 1314. 9773—1-3-* See Page 22. 10062—1-13-lt* P. A. Hwde. for Bath Room Fixtures. nimiin inTinii N Bf FREEHOLDERS Metuchen and Woodbridge Improvements Come up Before County Board • PETITION IS RECEIVED ■ — Action on Big Job Requested; by Metuchen Delegation Before Freeholders NK’V BRUNSWICK, Jan. 13.— Differences between the freeholders and file borough council of Metuchen in reference’ to the paving of North Main s.reet in Metuchen, which are retarding progress on the prelimin ary improvement work were discuss ed at tne weekly session of the coun ty uoiu'd yesterday alternoon. Councilman bred Ayres appeared for Metuchen and requested that some action be taken by the county hoard so tnat tne borough council eou.'d prow ed in passing an ordin ance covering the work. The free holders contended that the county has made preparations for financing the work out that nothing further can be done until Metuchen passes the ordinance sc that the work can go on. Wluit tlie People Want It was originally planned to have this road paved with warrenite and a joncrete base, and bids were re ceived last fall covering this class of pavement. Around election time, however, the freeholders declared they would give what the people wanted. Metucher. made it known that re-inforced concrete was want ed and the freeholders planned to reject the original bids. Plans were revised to pave the road from curb | to curb witi. concrete, including con struction of the curbs. It was orig inally planned that the county would do this work and later be reimburs ed by the borough. No agreement was reached at the meeting yester day, but the county engineer and so licitor wore ordered to take the mat ter up with the borough and report back. A petit! r-n signed by seventy-five residents of Woodbridge township was before the freeholders at yester day’s meeting. This petition asked for the constructipn of a concrete road along Iiahway uvenue to con nect the asphalt block pavement on Rahway avenue rear the Carteret road with the concrete road in the vicinity of the state reformatory at Ran way. The petitioners requested a permanen improvement but would consider repairs for the present in asmuch as the road is in bad shape. The matter was referred to the road committee and it probably will be considered in preparing the 192 2 road progiam. Action on Bridge The county engineer was assigned to investigate conditions at the bridge nea/ Hoffman’s station on the road from Prospect Plains to Kng lishtown. Freeholder Robert R. Van denbergh reports this bridge is in bad shape. Freeholder Belloff resented as un just the criticism of the Perth Am boy Evening News m a recent issue, regarding the action of the county board in sending two children to Bonnie Born, instead of Farming dale. The county officer declared that only children under fourteen are admitted at Farmingdale and no active cases of tuberculosis are tak en. Freeh< lder Belloff asserted the News pointed out that the two chil dren would be cared for at Farm ingdale for 1.25 a day while the fee at the Bonnie Burn sanitarium is $18 per week. Rollnff flonlarorl fnrfhei* flint a county hospital for tuberculosis patients will be discussed with Dr. Price of the State Board of Health during the next week and the site on which the institution may be built will also be talked over. Sinking Fund Report A report was received from the! Middlesex County Sinking Fund Commission and approved by the: board at yesterday’s meetinv. The report showed receipts $476,928.52. and expenditures $125,428.50, also that the commission hold securities amounting ' to $305,328.52. A. J. Jones, New Brunswick, is president of the commission and John M. O’Toole, Perth Amboy, is treasurer.! County Treasurer F. William Hilk- 1 er had his report for December be- : fore the board, same was approved j by the finance committee and or- j dered filed. This report showed de- 1 posits in the banks of the ®ounty on | December 1 amounting to $171,198. 07; receipts during the month, $l.-i 560,193.16; disbursements. $1,363. 967.11, and a balance of $367,424.05. The new 490 Chevrolet Sedan, four door j type. Jefferson Motors, Inc. 19134—1-13-lt* . J*. A. Hdwe. for Clothes Wringers. j Death Calls Jean DuBois Industrial Expert and Deep Waterway Advocate Jean Jules Phillippe DuBois, busi-l r.ess manager of the ltoessler and ' Ilasslachcr Chemical Company, and a well known figure in the business , and industrial life of the city, par- * ticularly in the development of the1 waterways, died suddenly at Ins home in 105 High street, yesterday | afternoon at 4 o’clock following an illness of almost a year. Althougn i he had been ailing for some months, ! his death was entirely unexpected as recently he had attended a meeting in Newark and had been to special ists in New York city for treatment. Mr. DuBois was a native of Swit zerland, being born on November 24, 1809 at Bo Bocle. He was the son cf Phillippe Henri and Bouise (An dreae) DuBois, who still reside in Neufchatel, Switzerland. Mr. DuBois spent his childhood in Bo Bocle, Switzerland, attending the public schools at that place, later entering the University of Neufcha tel, where he took a course in law, graduating in 1890. He then moved to South Africa where he remained for a period of eight years, being interested in mining operations there. While in Africa he made a complaint, against the.natives of the Blauberg region because of their depredations and later joined the Boer army and was with their forces in the South African campaign. it was in j mat air. uudois came to the ITnited .States, where he located in Florida and engaged in the phosphate business, being as sociated with a French company. After remaining in this country for a period of four years he returned to France where he was occupied in building a large chemical plant. In the year 1911 he again came to the United States and became associated with the Koessler & Haeslacher Chemical Company of this city, w'here he was appointed business manager of this large concern. Since coming to this city, Mr. Du Bois had been prominent in the de velopment of the city, his main en deavor being to develop the water front and water ways in this locality. He took an active part in the work bo far accomplished for the propos ed cross sbite ship canal from Mor gan to Bo**dentow:i and wras deeply interested in the pert plan recently outlined by the Port of New York Authority. • Hr was a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterway Association, Presi dent of the Raritan Terminal A Waterways Association, vice presi dent of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the New York Drug Club and a former president of the East Jersey Club. It was in No vember that Mr. DuBois attended the convention of the Atlantic Deep er Waterway Association, that was held in th^ city ot Savannah. Ga. In 1895 Mr. DuBois married Miss Mattie Schreiber, of Nevr York City, who survives him. He is also sur vived by two children, a daughter, Cora Alice, and son, Jean Claude. Joan DuBois Miss DuBois is now in Europe and has been cabled of her father’s death. Besides his parents in Switzerland Mr. DuBois is survived by two sis ters, Alice and Decile, and brothers, George, Philippe and Albert, who also reside in Europe. Tho funeral services will be to morrow night at 8 o’clock at his late home, Itev. P. D. Niedermeyer, pastor of tho First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be private on Sunday morning in Linden. DRAW JURY FOR MURDER TRIAL OF EDWARD SZELER NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 13:— Sheriff Elmer S. Wyekoff is this morning drawing a jury to try Alex Szeler, of Perth Amboy, who is charged with the murder of his wife. This is a precautionary meas ure in case Szeler fails to plead non vult as is expected. BOOKKEEPER; experienced; double entry. Write Gluck Steel Barrel Co., City. 10029—1-ll-tf* See the new Chevrolet 490 Sedan. Jef ferson Motors. Inc. 10194—1-19-lt* LOTS AND LOTS OF GOODNESS IN EVERY CARTON OF BLUE RIBBON BUTTER ORDER FROM YOl'It GROCER Real Estate Men Questioned i by Lawyers for and Against Project — OF THE CABLE WORKS This Afternoon Taken Up by Witnesses Called by Form er Senator Brown For the purpose of taking deposi tions of witnesses in an effort to de termine to what extent, if any, John Seaman’s property will depreciate in value if the Standard Under ground Cable Works be allowed to install an additional railroad siding tn High street, a heading is being held today before Adrian Lyon, spe cial master in chancery. This morn ing was occupied with hearing real estate men testify in behali of Sea-j in.in, while witnesses for the cable' work were questioned this afternoon Prosecutor Joseph E. Strieker repre sents Seaman in the fight, and Thom* , . : _ .. 1 t * U.. I work**. Leo Goldberger was present | >.* the city of Perth Amboy. Lloyd Johnson, Joseph Massopust, Max Goldberger, Hans Nielsen and Charles Schonceit, all real estate men, were some of the witnesses called by Mr. Strieker in an attempt to establish the fact that deprecia tion would result from the projected siding. All the aforementioned wit nesses united in stating that, in their opinions, the property in ques tion would depreciate in value and rentals that might be obtained. Mr. Massopust maintained that the Seaman property would lose in value because of the smoke and general unpleasantness which he said would result from passing loco motives and shunting cars hack and forth. Asked by Brown if his opinion would ho altered if informed that the value of Seaman’s land had grown in value since the estab lishment of the cable works, Mr. Massopust replied that the increase in value was general all over the city and that it was not caused by the mere fact of the cable works having been located here. The witnesses gave from 25 to 35 per cent, as their estimate of the depreciation that would come from the new siding. The estimates seem ed to be based upon the supposition that Seaman’s property is on the edge of a residential section as well as near an industrial section and that additional railroads would make the locality 25 to 35 per cent, less desirable for residential pur poses. Interference with traffic and general inconvenience were also reasons advanced to support the de preciation theory. Several of the real estate men I thought the depreciation would be j peculiar to Seaman’s property rath er than general loss in value to all property in that vicinity. From 15 ) to 200 feet was given as the zone of depreciation. Delay Granted Germany On Paying Reparations Account; Action To Stand PARIS, Jan. 13.—Former President Poincare is en gaged today in conferences with a view to forming a new Ministry to succeed the one headod by Driand. Before Poincare was summoned to the Elysce Palace President Millerand had asked Mr. Peret to constitute the new Ministry, but Ihe head of the Chamber of Deputies de clined. j IVIny for Germany CANNES France Jan. 13.—(By tho Assoc.ated Press)—The allied reparations commiasion at a confer ence held here today decided to grant a provisional delay to Germany on her reparations account. The de cision stated that the reparations commission had decided to grant the German government a provisional deny for payment of the sums due January 16 and Feoruary 16. so far as these payments were not cover ed r>y payments in cash or in kind on certain conditiar as follows: First, during tile period of pro visional delay Germany must pay in approved foreign securities. 31,000. 000 gold marks every ten days, the first payment to be January 16. The supreme council at a meeting here today examined tho situation created by the departure of the French delegation and ruled that de cisions on which a complete agree ment had been reached shall become operative, especially that regarding the Genoa conference for which Premier Bonomi, of Italy, was charg c*d to issue invitations. Tho council met at 11 o’clock and continued in session until 1 p. m. Premier Uoyd George road to tho members a telegram from M. Briaml giving notice of his resignation from the French premiership and the council charged Mr. T.loyd George with the duty of telegraphing M. Friand expressions of regret at his resignation and the interruption of negotiations. The date for tho opening of the Genoa conference was picked as March 8. Second. Germany within a fort night niusr submit to the commission a plan for reform or appropriate guarantee for its budget and paper currency, .Mid also a program for reparation payment in cash and In kind for 1922. nurd, tup ponou or provisional . delay shall end when the commis- • slou or the allied governments have reached a decision :n regard to the plan and program mentioned In the second condition, the balance due - becoming payable a fortnight after tlio commission or the allies have reached a decision. Dr. Walter Rathenau. head of the Gerina delegation took note of the decision in the name of his govern me nt. Premier Ploy George will leave . here for London at 7 o'clock * night. Ho may. It is stated stop at Paris enrurte to confer with Presi dent Millcrand aim with M. Poin care, who .s forming a cabinet to succeed tin Briand ministry. Invit itionH to Conference CANXKil. Jan. 13 —(By the Asso ciated Press)—Invitations to the Genoa economic conference decided 1 upon tiy the allied supreme council i were forwarded today to the various 7 nations whose participation is sought. The United States and the more important countries were ask ed to send a min'mum of three and a maximum of -five delegates and the ether m.tn ns two delegates each. : The date of March S being provis ionally llx-d for tbr meeting. | Delegate |/i Remain 111 United States WASHINGTON Jan. 13.—(By the Associated Press) —President Miller and has directed M. Sarraut, head of the French delegation to continue j in that capacity until the end ol the Washington conference. In- i si ructions to this < ffect wore receiv ed today in a cablegram from M. Briand retiring French premier who continues under French procedure to exe-cise the functions of his of fice until his successor takes up his duties. . Sop Page 22. 10062—1-13-lt* ! ANNOUNCEMENT Through the courtesy of METZENDORF BROS. & CO., THE VHITE EAGLE WHOLESALE'GROCERY CO. will continue heir grocery business as usual at the warehouse of METZEN i >ORF BROS. & CO., 246 NEW BRUNSWICK AVENUE. W HITE EAGLE WHOLESALE GROCERY CO. | i j Another Big Feature FOR Saturday’s Evening News Page Of Pictures ■* . . LL the Big News in pictures wil be found in Saturday's Evening News. ' . Regular big features including page of Comics, Two Serial Stories, Women's and Children’s page and I All The News Will Be f ound In Saturday’s Big Edition | ^ 1 ^ ^ ^|j ^ Text of Propose*! Treaty I PARIS, Jan. 13 (By The Assnciat-i ed Press)—The text of the proposed Anglo-French treaty brought to Paris by M. Briand from Cannes was made public today. It provides that Great Britain shall come im mediately to the aid of France in case of direct and unprovoked ag gression by Germany against French territory. The new superior Sedan in here. Chev rolet 490. 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