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MILITARY PROBE STARTS IN MINE WAR Warfare Breaks Out Again At Belfast; Several Killed _ - -i-i-—--- ^^i stf INVESTIGATE FAILURE TO GUARD AGAINST MINE MASSACRE Suits Against Unions Started by South Illinois Coal Co. and Others PROBE IS UNDER WAY Officials Must Explain Failure to Take Action to Pre vent Killings HERRIN. III.. June 24 (By The Associated Press)—A state military investigation of the Lester mine massacre which took between twen ty-live and forty lives was begun today by a board headed by Major General Aliiton Foreman of the state militia, acting under orders from Governor Leu Small, which were issued when the chief execu tive became aroused over failure of local officials to take any steps against the miners who captured and killed the majority of etrikebreak ers working in the strip mines. General Foreman and hU commis sion reached here this morning. They were met by Colonel Samuel Hunter of the adjutant general's office and continued to Marlon, the county seat, where conferences with the state attorney and sheriff were planned. _ A tour of the area of the fight was made and 1*. was expected numerous persons dbik»™ iu ■ ■ ° Of the disorders would be called before the board. General Foreman has been In structed to learn, why the. state's attorney had not taken steps to wards convening a special grand Jury, why the coroner’s Inquest had not been held and why the offielale repeatedly refused to autfeoftan Cob Hunter to cell for troops even after an Indignation meeting of miner* was held the day before the fight ing started and even before the miners marched on the mine#. Failure of the locel officials to send out an adequate .force of dep uties the night before tho fighting began and the following day. also eras a point to be investigated. Search for. bodies continued to day at some points In the county, although the searching parties were few Twenty-two bodies have been recovered and it waa considered cer tain that many more were killed. To Fix Amount of Damage CHICAGO. June 24 (By The As sociated Press).—Estimates of the amount of property damage at the determination of the cold figure# to be fixed as the legal value of human Uvea lost In the mine riot and mas •acre of ''bloody" Williamson county were being complied today in vrtpa ratlon for the damage suit which the Bouthern Illinois Coal Company an nounced will be filed against the International Unloji of the united Mine Workers and the county. The suite will aggregate more than 11,000,000, according to Follett W. null, counsel for William J. Les ter. president or the company. With reports of abandonment of closed mines by pumpers and other help left to protect shut down points during the coal strike, amounts of property damage remained uncer tain until It could be ascertained how far flood damage to abandoned mines would run. Suits will be filed not only for company but on behalf of the s|ain employes. Cases In the fede'ral court probably will be started at Indianapolis where headquarters of Ihe union are established. Ask for Machine Guns CHICAGO. June *4.—Counsel for the Southern Illinois Coal Company, whose strip mine was destroyed Mondsy. today sent a telegram to Adjutant General Carlos Black at 9prlngfield .requesting that machine guns be sent to WUUamstown county Counsel stated that the sheriff of the county refused to do his duty. Mine Union Is Sued INDIANAPOLIS. June *4.—(By The Associated Press)—The United Mine Workers of America and all of flioers and members of the company were made defendants In an injunc tion tiled by Clara Masson, owner of the Peacock coal mine In Knox county, Ind. The court Is asked in the suit to restrain union miner* from continu I it efforts to close so-called wagon mines John L. Lewis, as president of the union, was made defendant. Saa ua for tan mowers sad garden hose. Rally * McAlInden Co. tit*4— l-M-lt* 1 I. ROCKEFELLER Brother of John D. and Stan dard Oil of N. Y. Head Dies at Tarrytown TARRTTOWN, N. Y.. June 24: — William Rockefeller, oil magnat? and brother of John D. Rockefeller, died here today of pneumonia short ly before 7 o'clock. Mr. Rockefeller had been 111 at his homt Rocke wood Hall, since Sunday, Dut word of his condition was not made pub lic. Five doctors under the charge of Mr. Rockefeller's personal physi cian. Dr. E. J. Robertson, were !n attendance. Practically the entire Rockefeller family was assembled at the death bed. Mr. Rockefeller had just com pleted building a $260,000 mosoo lum in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery.. Mr. Rockefeller, who was eighty one years old, had not recently been active In business although he was active head of the Standard Oil Company of New York from Its es tablishment In 1865 until 1911. Al though somewhat overshadowed by his eldest brother, John D., he was one of the richest men In America. Although he retained many of h4a directorships. Mr. Rockefeller of late years shifted many of his business responsibilities to the shoulders of his son. Percy. It was generally be lieved that his fortune was between $100 000,000 and $250,000,000 con centrated In various Standard Oil companies, Anaconda copper, Con solidated Gas, Brooklyn Union Gas, St. Paul and National City Bank*. APPROVE WASHINGTON ARMS PARLEY TREATY TOKIO, June 24 (By The Asso ciated Press)—The Japanese privy council today approved unanimously the quadruple treaty recommended at the Washington arms confer ence. The treaty was sent to the prince regent for ratification. He promised that this formality would be carried out. Japan will evacuate Siberia by October SO, next. It was learned to day. AMERICA RECOGNIZES THE COURT OF JUSTICE THE HAGUE, June 24.—(By The Associated Press)—The permanent court of International Justice made public today a message from Secre tary of State Hughes, which Is the first American recognition of the permanent court. Secretary Hughes In reply to a communication said: "The state department will be glad to receive any communication from the court. Any letters signa tory or commission for taking testi mony which may be received, will be forwarded to the appropriate au thorities in the United States in or der that they may be brought to the attention of the cour for such acion as It Is possible to take with refer ence to them under the laws of this country." Writ to Curb Wife's Annoyer DETROIT. June 24.—Armed with an injunction restraining John Swialde from annoying his wife. John A. Capler today was awaiting the returning of his spouse, Mrs. Catherine Capler. who he said had been lured away from him by an un holy Influence exercised over her by Swade. J Weather Outlook WASHINGTON. June 24. — The weather outlook for next week In the Middle Atlantic, generally fair with local showers end of week; moderate temperature first half. Miners on March CARBONDALE. 111., June 24 (By The Associated Press):—More than 150 miners from the Herrin district passed through here last night and this morning, going out of the coal fields. They are believed to be union men. They would give no reason for their exit. Car pantar work ana Jobbing promptly attended to. (Ho. H. Thompson. 17 Uwli St Phono 1409-W. (471—4-lS-Wed. Sat.* 102 GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL The members of the high school graduating class are: Classical CSirricuhim Gladys R. Gardin. Lillian Eisen stadt. Esther Krankel, Marla E. Fritzinger, A. Kathryn Howeli. Al ice E. Isenberg, Clara C. Jensen. Luclle 8. Joseph, Elear.cr A. Levine, E. Margaret Olsen, Gladys E. Peck, Minerva Polkowltz, Jennie Qolosoff. Stephen S. Gojdics, Rollnnd J. Main and Leonard J. Zarembs. Commercial Currlctilam Marion L. Blanchard, Ida Cantor, Annette Cutler, Gertrude D-.reson, (Regina C. Dwyer, Ida Epstein, Clara A. Falkenstrom, Jeanette I. Hanson, Mariam A. Hart, Sadie Klein, Lil lian M. Knudson. Aage Poulsen, Mil dred Kovalchik, Ruth T. MacKenzie, Rose G. Reilly. Margaret M. Suhar, Dorothy E. Watson, Ethyl G. Wcin blatt. Sophie A. Womelsdorf, Walter C. Banks, Jr„ Robert T. Dahlll, George E. Forman, Jr., Jack Eevin son and Richard F. Michelson. Normal Preparatory Curriculum Elinor E. Barry. Rebecca Berman, Ethel David, Regina H. Goldberger. Olive A. Koyen. May A. I-ucey, Sa villa Margaretten, M. Catherine Ol sen, Elizabeth G. Rhodes and Edna R. Trueman. Household Arts Curriculum Lillie M. Bjork. General Curriculum Celia Beckhoff, Lucy H. Bernard. Mollie Chmelnik. Ida Frankel, Belle Goldberger, Fannie Goldfarb jt.adie Goldsmith. Eleanor C. Jones, Mary S. lareombe, Florence P. Lelchtman, Helen K. McLaughlin, Evelyn M. Nickenig, Edith O'Brien. Ruelita R. Snvder, Howard W. Baker, Theo dore Berkowltz, Jacob H. Bernstein. Edward T. Cheshire, JunuA Chryn. Alexander Cohen, Ker.netn w. Dav id, Dominic d’Eustaehio, Mautin Fine. Harry Goldstein. Geers- F. .lilker, Charles H Hushes, Jr., How ard M. Jensen, Julius Rasa Albert Klein, Edward E. Lake. Meyer J. Le vine, Edward Mahler, Benjamin Mann, George H. Munn, Parker E. Nielsen. Roy T. Nielsen, Edward J ratten. James F. Patten, Georse A. Preacher, Huyler E. Romand, Harry Scharer. Joseph B. Schwartz, Louio L. Seaman, Benjamin Selbst, Her man W. Shumsky, Samuel S’adkus, Marvin S. Smith. LeRoy R. Sturn. Harold A. Westcpjt. Charles Wurl i zel. Rohert O. Mcnaker. M'CLELUN ST. Hearing on Alleged Violation of Fire Code Postponed Till Tuesday There seems to be a misunder standing on the part of certain resi dents along McClellan street regard ing the complaint made against the Amboy Lighting Company because of the erection by this concern of a frame building on McClellan street within 100 feet of Smith street. The summonses were Issued in this case by Recorder Harold E. Pickersgdl on the grounds that the Are code had been violated. No mention U made of any violation of the build ing code, and consequently the in vestigation conducted by the build ing committee of the Board of Al dermen has little or no bearing up on this matter. Incidentally, however. Alderman John E. SoAeld this morning stated that, in the opinion of the building committee, the frame structure is a i/tnlatlnn rtf tVia hu IMIno’ pr\H a au well, this code prohibiting any frame building within 100 feet of Smith street. Alderman SoQeld, as chairman of the building commit tee, said the matter had been re ferred to the city attorney and no action could be taken until the meeting Monday night. In the meantime some of the property owners and residents along McClellan street have made a charge of violation of tho Qre code and Recorder Plckersglll Issued two summonses. The case was schedul ed to come up In court last night, but the recorder postponed It until 7 o'clock Tuesday night upon the request of Harry S. Medlnets. The attorney for the defendant asked postponement In order that he might further look up the law on this matter George Miller, repre senting D. Spltser and Robert Ful lerton, the complainants, objected to the postponement on the grounds that his clients were In court and ready to go on with the case and that the defendants were aware of the violations when the construc tion was being done. In referring to the charge against the defendant, the lawyer for the complainants referred to building code violation, and the court In formed him that it was a case of violation of the Qre code. The lat ter code points out that it Is a vio lation to erect a frame structure on Smith street or one hundred feet either side of Smith street. Upholstering. I.. I* Braldwood. S«t High St. Phone 262. 1608S—6-2S-2K Many Prizes Awarded At School Exercises The 1912 graduating clan of old Amboy High—a record group In that It la the first outgoing class to have more than 100 members— last'night bid adieu to the portals of the Alma Mater behind which, for the pa*t four years they, as boys and girls, received the Instruction which will fit them for their serious future un dertakings. It was an Imposing sight to see the 101 boys and girls still In their 'teens, smile radiantly with well deserved and hard earned pride as they received their diplo mas from the hand of John K. Sheehy, president of the Board cf Education. Although almost worthless as far as actual material value Is concern ed, the diploma portrays to the graduate and under-graduate the highest goal obtainable in school life and the occasion of being awarded USING GERMAN PATENTS, U Chrome and Keasbey Chem ical Plants Defendants in Federal Court Action NEWARK, June 24 —Ten com plaints have been tiled in federal court by the Chemical Foundation Company, Inc., of Wilmington, Del., charging four chemical companies in New Jersey with using a German patent to make dyes. The chemical company claims it purchased the patents following seizure during the war. Two of the defendants are E. C. Klipstein, of Chrome, and the General Ceramics Company, Keasbey. Has Not Resigned HONG KONG. June 24 (By The Associated Press):—Sun Yat Sin. who claimed the presidency of China through virtue of his election by members of the old parliament, has not yet resigned his office an,l will not resign under fVee, in an interview on the cruiser by which he escaped Canton when the latter city was captured. S. P. C. A. Causes Fine SAYREVILLE. June 24.—S. P. C. A. Inspector Knothe arrested Mich ael Qulllan. of South Amboy, here this week, charging him with driv ing a horse with a sore neck. Re corder Lehman imposed a fine of $5. If your coal or gas raage doe* not bake | or burn. I will make It do so or'no charge I r. J. Larkin, 1ST McClellan St. Tel. ti4 _____ j . this certificate is one never to be ! forgotten by any graduate who has himself or herself experienced that same thrill, possibly many years ago. And it was during the presenta tion of the diplomas to the 102 grad uates last night, that visions came to many in the audience of similar occasions when instead of more than one hundred, there stood on the platform of the old high school au ditorium a score or less graduates. It not only decisively emphasized the growth of the city but also the in creased realization from year to year of the value of a high school educa tion with the result that more and more students are annua'ly com pleting their course instead of dis continuing their schooling upon leaving the grades. Possibly because of the unusually large class, possibly because of the brilliant speaker of the night or pos sibly because of the excellent music furnished by the high school or chestra, the exercises last night seemed to be more impressive than thoee held in previous years. The stage haf been attractively decorat ed with flowers while in the back ground a large "1922” was conspicu ous, this being lighted during the singing of the class song, which by the way showed the ability and ver satility of its members, the music having been composed by Howard Baker and the words by Gladys Peck. (Continued on page 3) F" " '' '- ■ A FREE BOOKLET ON HOUSE PLANS Every person, sometime or other, j, has had a longing for a home of his ! own. Here Is a free booklet which will help you gratify that desire by j ' aiding you in the selection of the i type of home most suitable for your ! wa.lt a This booklet gives exterior views and floor plans of SO homes which are architecturally correct. Almost every type of home ts shown—tho dainty cottage—the inviting bunga low—the dignified Colonial home— the comfortable two-story house. 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State .. •. • •• ~ - CARSON GIVES Economy, Open Meetings, War on Paving and Cut in County Tax NEW BRUNSWICK, June 24:— Robert Carson, of this city, whose name has been mentioned as a pos sible Republican candidate for free holder, is receiving encouragement from friends in ail parts of the county. Mr. Carson has practically said in the past that if he is elected he will donate his first year's salary to charity. In the event he runs he will make as his platform: “Econo my. No more star chamber sessions. War on patent paving ring. Reduc tion in county taxes.” The entrance of Mr. Carson into the contest is anticipated notwith standing hie failure to announce his candidacy as yet as it is known he has received letters from all parts of the county urging him to be a candidate on an "economy” plat form. As he has had years of ex perience in politics Mr. Carson would be in a position to make a strong run. his friends point out. The two present Republican free holders whose terms expire this year, I>r. Louis J. Belloft and Clar ence M. Haight, are both candidates for reelection. Haig to Go Into Liquor Trade LONDON. June 24—Field Mar shal Earl Haig soon is to re-enter the liquor trade with which he for merly was connected, the firm of John Haig & Company. The con trolling interest was acquired in 1919 by the Distillers Company of Edin burgh, holding corporation for one of the largest whiskey irterests in the world. The field marshal will join the distillers board In July. NOTICE The correct address of the United Unit and Hope Stores Company la 255A Smith Street. Instead of S20A Smith Street, ar quoted In yesterday's issue. 5-14—It* Don’t neglect your lawn. Usn mower and garden hose at Kelly A McAllnden Co 15104—6-23-21* German Leader's Slayer Escapes After Murder In Suburb Of Berlin BERLIN. June 24 (By The Aseo- , elated Press)—Dr. Walter Rathnau, German foreign minister of affairs was assassinated this morning. The minister wan shot and instantly killed when he left his residence in ! Greunewaid a suburb of Berlin, for the foreign office in an automobile, j - - - IN KILLED Battle in County Antrim Last Night With Crown Forces- | London is Uneasy BELFAST, June 24.—Four Irish Republican army men were killed and eeveral wounded at Cushendall in the southeastern county Antrim last night when they ambushed a party of military and special Ulster constables. The crown forces suf fered no casualties. The constables and military left Bally Mena in western county An trim at 8:30 o'clock. While pass ing through the main street of the village of Cushendall an hour later they were attacked by a larger body of Republican soldiers who held positions on the high ground com manding the road. The crown forces left their motor care and a running tight ensued. The bodies of their killed and wounded comrades were recovered by the ambushing party. In the Republican campaign in this district a month ago a bank and houses of many loyalists at Cushen dail were burned. No Acts or Reprisal LONDON, Juns 24.—Belief that *o far as Ulster is concerned, there would be no actg of reprisal for the death of Reid Marshal Wilson, was expressed bv Sir James Craig. This statement was made by Sir lames to a newspaper representa tive. Political Situation LONDON, June 24.—(By The As sociated Press)—The probable effect o fthe assassination of Field Mar shall Wilson on the political situa tion attracted attention this morn ing and all the newspapers specu late on the position of the British government. Indignation over the murder is combined with the feeling that it should have been prevented. Monday's session of the House of Commons may see the erection of the coalition members, who are Inclined to combine with the "Die-Hards" The report of a widely organized plot against English public men ex ists, but it is said that if such plot I continues the slaying of the field 1 marshal cannot be connected with it. The official precaution to protect public men have not been extended to the closing of the public galleries In parliament. MOVE TS MIKE BUSSES STOP IT R. R. CROSSING City Attorney Leo Goldberger. has received notice from the Public Utility Commission to the effect that on Wednesday morning at 10:45 i o'clock daylight saving time, a hear. Ing will be held at the rooms of it« commission at 790 Broad street, Newark, on the question as to whether or not jitney busses shall be required to come to a complete 'op before proceeding to pass over j the crossings of railroad tracks and public highways where such tracks and highways are located at the, \ same time. The assassin escaped. Official an nouncement of l>r. Rathnau’s death was made ir. the Reichstag. The murderer, who was driving In a motor car, slowed up as he wee nearing Dr Rathnau and shot twice at the foreign minister, the shots taking immediate fatal effect. Rutting on high speed the assassin escaped. No clue to the identity of the murderer has been secured up till noon today. On receiving news of tb«> a seal - nation this morning the American embassy promptly hoistediits flag at half mast. New* of the assassination reached the Reichstag at 11 o'clock just when the commission on taxation bad con vened Two socialists jumped up shouting to Dr. «elffrefch: “Ton are the assassin." They threatened to pounce upon him and Dr. Helffrelch hastily left the committee room.. In one of the Reichstag lounges & heated out break occurred between a group of ' deputies belonging to the left and e part of representative# of the other extreme. When the newe was com municated to the Reichstag Itself at 11:25. it was received with deep emotion after which the Reichstag adjourned. GRANT TRANSFER OF BUS 1 LINE TO ROOSEVELT The Public Utility Board has granted the application of Steven I Horvath, of Woodbrldge. „far transfer of his motor bus license to Stephen Saffran of Port Reading, according to an announcement made today by City Attorney Ooldberger. The bus Is known as the Liber y Bus Line and operates between th.s city and Roosevelt. The Public Service Company oh • jected to the transfer of the bu», rlalmlnp that tho rmitki riin« r>ur»l. lei to the trolley line. However, the commission granted the tranafe. with the understanding that the bus ■hall not accept paaeengera who be gin and end their trips on Smith street, between Water and Prospect street*: who begin and end the:r trips between the municipality ol Woodbridge on Rahway avenue and the municipality of Perth Amboy on Smith street, nor accept passengers who begin and end their trips ou Rahway avenue between Freeman street and Main street. Woodbridge. Indications are that the commis sion will not grant any further transfers of buses operating between Roosevelt and this city as too manv lines are in operation on the route at the present time, the exact num ber sixteen. Hearing is Postponed The hearing for William 8. De Lisle of Allaire, on the charge of violating the prohibition act was not held before United States Commis sioner John A .Delaney today as scheduled. Upon the request of Thomas P. Fay of Dong Branch, at torney for DvLisIe, Commissioner Delaney postponed the case until July 22. DeLisle la undsr $1,009 bail. Held in County Jail NEW BRUNSWICK. June 24 — William Gelfand. of New Brunswick has been placed in the county Jail by Probation Officer Charlas M MacWilllam following his admission to a theft in the New Brunswick T. M H. A. Gelfand was arrested in 1921 on a forgery charge and placed an probation. He haa now forfeited that probation. Racing Schooner in Trouble HALIFAX. June 24—The schoon er Puritan, out of Gloucester, pro spective contender in the fisher man’s races next fail, has been left on Sable Island. Advices received here «av tbit seven men have reached shore but that fifteen are missing. The seven men snd captain who were wived reached shore in dories. Palate Varnishes and Oila a- Kelly a Me AltaCan Co. 1H*«—S-IJ-9— PRIZE WINNERS OF TOUNO ARTIST'S PAGE For Week of June *rd, 1922. FI ret Award—Minnie Toft. 21 8mlth Street, Perth Amboy. , Second Award—David Blatt, 22 < Hall Avenue, Perth Amboy. Third Award—Bertram Knudson, 309 Barclay St.. Perth Amboy. BLUB RIBBON BUTTER IS HEALTHFUL AND DELICIOUS MAKES MEALS BETTER SOLD BY BEST DEALERS Hear J. KRETT FROM EUROPE Polish Lecture to be held TUESDAY EVENING COLUMBIA HALL Ladies and Gentlemen—Free ^^^_^^_Nt^Collection^_^^^^^ ATTENTION!! Be sure to attend the Great Auc tion Sale of Upper Woodbrldge Ave nue Lots at Metuchen. Bargains and presents for all. Bring your red automobile tickets PAIjACE BARBER SHOP SOS Madison Avenue One bottle perfume given away today - ■ ■ -■ " -MT-TI—iM* a -..•j 4fi NOTICE! || v'?S fl The following Banks of this City have decided that on and after JULY 1ST, 1922. they will remain open for busi ness ONLY one evening each week, namely SATURDAY EVENING from 7 to 8 o’clock. Regular Banking Hours Daily..A. M. to 3 P. M. Saturday.A. M. to 12 Noon 7 P. M. to 8 P. M. First National Bank Perth Amboy Trust Oampaaj Raritan Trust Company City National Bank