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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
STATE WINS CASE
AGAINST ?. R. CO.
SAVING s29S,0OO
Transit Taxes, Properly Paid in
1884, Did Not Anticipate
General Tax.
Especial to the Evening start

TRENTON. Feb. 24.-In an opinion
filed by Justice Swayze today in the
case of the State VS.. the United New
Jersey Railroad and Canal Company
the judgments obtained by the State
against the railroad company for $29S, :
900 are affirmed.
In 1884 the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company paid to the State 1928, 900 in
quarterly payments, under the transit
act of 1869. On April 10, 1884, the gem
eral railroad tax act vas passed. The
railroad then contended that the pay
ments made in 1884 were not paid I'M
der the transit act of 1869. but really
anticipated the tax levied in 1884, pur-
suant to the act of hat year, payable
in January 1885. and that there were
no taxes due after the act of 1884 be-
came operative until January, 1885,
when the axe levied under the gem
eral a law of 1884 were payable.
The court finds against the railroad
company, holding that the transit taxes
paid in 1884 were properly paid, and
hence the railroad >company's conten-
ton vas not sound.
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IMPORTERS WIN DUTY CASES.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-In a de-
cision by I. f.. Fischer. the board of
United States general appraisers has
sustained a claim filed by Evan Arthur
Leigh, of Boston, who objected to the
Classification imposed by the collector
on carding machines and card clothing.
IT was decided that the machines are
subject to duty at the rate of As per
cent. under the provision for manu-
features of metal,'i or in other words
as entireties.
The government set up the conten-
ton that the articles should be as
scssed both as manufactures of
metal and also at the rates provided
for card clothing. Having regard for
the ruling of the Federal courts. the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
N. Y. & N. j. TEL. CO.'S NET
EARNINGS SHOW INCREASE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-In spite of
the alleged shortage of $16S, 900 in it's
funds, for which it holds Henry Sanger
Snow. formerly treasurer of the cor
poration, accountable, the New York
and New Jersey Telephone Company
reports for the year ended December
81, 1907, gains in its gross and net earn
ings. as well as a small gain in sur
plus. The company's gross earnings
amounted to $S.So7, 09S, for $685. $40
more than those for the previous year
and it's expenses involved Sc, 1878 4S, or
$S1S, 4S9 more, leaving net earnings OF
50, 22s. $50, or SAL, 457 more than those
for the preceding year.
At the annual meeting Of the shars-
holders, held in Brooklyn last Friday,
all of the retiring directors were re-
elected with the exception of Snow and
j. p. Davis, who were succeeded b4
G. B. Moffat and III. +. Stevens.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
TROUBLED
OVER NINE-HOUR LAW.
Systems Want Time Extended
for Its Going Into
Effect.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-In the
opinion of the operating officials of
railways they have not been con-
fronted for many years with a condi-
ton SO serious as is contained in the
''nine-hour law" which by its terms
becomes effective on March 4. In per-
sonal conference and in correspondence
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, the officials have indicated IN in
tention to conform to the act, but they
express the belief that it will not be
possible fully and Immediately to COM
ply with the requirements.
Petitions of a considerable number
of American railroad companies have
been filed with the Interstate Com
merce Commission, requesting that an
extension of the time of the going into
effect of the law be granted them. The
principal reasons assigned in all Of the
petitions for the requested extension Of
time are the inability of the companies
to obtain the services of competent,
efficient and dependable telegraph oper-
ators and the financial hardship, par
ticularly at the present time, which
the employment of thousands of addi-
tional men will impose upon them.
some minor reasons are given in a few
of the petitions, but the two referred
to constitute the burden of all the
statements made by the carriers.
Next Thursday, the 9th inst, the
commission will afford to a large num-
Der of railways a formal hearing, at
which an effort will be made to thresh
out the matter of the extension of the
law. An effort also will be made TO
determine whether or not financial
hardship and Inability to obtain
operators constitute what the act it
self terms good cause for an extern
sion of the time of the effectiveness of
the act.
IF the operation of the law should not
prove to be satisfactory to the rail
roads, to the employees and to the pee
pie, in the nature of things it will be
for Congress to amend it; but
the commission is inclined. tentatively,
to the view that only an actual trial
will determine whether the act is sat-
isfactory- OF not. If any inconvenience
be imposed upon the travelling or ship
ping public by the closing of a great
of the smaller stations on rail
way lines through the operation of the
law, as practically all operating Of
ficials of the companies assert, it is
quite certain a strong sentiment will
created in favor of the laws amend-
ment by Congress.
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MARKET PRICES
SEE-SAW AS
TRADING LAGS
Bulls Cause Brief Rally When
Stocks Show Weak Open
ing Quotations.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The New York
stock market opened from Il to II of a
point lower than its close on Friday,
and came back to those prices on a
short rally. The resumption Of bust
ness after the two-day holiday interval
was inactive. The small opening or
ders on hand were executed within a
few minutes and dealings sank into
extreme dullness. American Smelling
and Western Union both declined about
a point, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit
about "a. Mexican Central advanced
Is of a point.
IL a.. m.-The complexion of the mar
ker underwent a change, the scanty
selling orders at the opening encour-
aged the traders to bid prices up for a
turn. This operation sent American
Smelling, st. Paul and Northern Pa
ci1c substantial fractions above last
weeks : closing, and Reading, Great
Northern preferred, Minneapolis, ST.
Paul and Sault st. Marie, American
Sugar, Third venue and Pressed Car
preferred advanced 1 to IA points.
Trading had become almost lifeless by
1920. Delaware and Hudson n
Southern Pacific preferred fell a point,
and Metropolitan Street Railway 4.
Noon-New buying orders appeared
shortly before noon, carrying up Read
ing 15s. Amalgamated Copper n Ana
conda IA and Union Pacific, st. Paul
and American Smelling I. New York,
Chicago md st. Louis n Third Ave
nue. sold at advances of 2, Pacific Coast
and Great Northern Ore Certificates
11a and Pressed Steel Car 1. Bonds
were steady.
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cITY ApNERTIsrMrNrs.

NOTICE or INTENTION-Bosrd OF Street and
Water commissioners
Pursuant 60 J resolution adopted by the
Board OF Street end Water Commissioners of
the city Of Newark. at a meeting held the
twentieth day OF February. 1908. and approved
by the Maya Of the city OF Newark on the
twenty-nrst day Of February. 1905. public no.
tlee - hereby given that It Is the intention
Of the Board u Street AZ d Water Commission
ers OF the city &C Newark. under and by virtue
of provisicrs O, the act entitled IAN Act Ia
Of Newark" approved March 18th. 1857, and
the supplements thereto, and the act creating
the BOARD 4 street and Water Commissioner
1891, and other public laws of the State OF
New jersey to order and cause the c~onstruc-
ton of a pipe-SeNer In
LOCKWOOD STREET,
between Ferry street and Lister avenue. the
part froin Ferry street to a point about COZ
feet north OF Euclid avenue to he twelve G2)
inch ripe. and the balance ten u) inch pipe,
this sewer to be used for house sewage oulv'
excluding all roof and surface water: also a
ton tl0l inch pipe-sewer I'm
ELIZABETH AVENUE,
from Peddie street TO Hawthorne avenue; also
twelve u2 inch plpe-sewera in
JELLIFF AVENUE,
between Waverly avenue and Avon avenue,
also a ten 40 inch pipe-sewer in
LAFAYETTE STRICT.
from Adams street to Monroe street.
All OF the above sewers to he constructed
with house connections TO tho curb lines. In
accordance with Chapter 17 Of the State laws
OF 1895. Together with all the appurtenances
necessary TO complete the same.
Such persons a. may object thereto are re-
qiesteu to present their objections In writing
70 the CLERK q said Board, at the office OF the
City Hall, Newark. on or before the expira.
tion OF six dayf tom date of this notice.
BY direction OF the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners OF the city of Newark.
M r. SHERRERD.
Chief Engineer.
Newark, n. J.. February q. zoos. feb2i-5t
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THREE STATES PLAN TO
SUE LUMBER COMBINE.

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 24.-By a
comparison Of evidence in the posses
sion OF Attorney General Davidson, of
Texas; Attorney-G General Hadley, of
Missouri. and Acknowledgement Jack
son, OF Kansas. it is found that the
Yellow Pine Lumber Association is a
powerful combination operating in
many States.
The three attorney-generals are in
Texas comparing notes on several al
lodged trusts, with special reference to
the lumber combine. which Davidson,
of Texas. and Hadley. of Missouri.
have been Investigating for more than
Il year.
Prosecutions are to be instituted
against this so-called trust in each of
the three States. with the biggest fight
in Texas, where ii is said the opera
lions Of the association ave been more
extensive and the anti-trust laws are
more sweeping and the penalties the
heaviest.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
COLLEGE TO HONOR
CENTENARY OF POE.

January 10, 1909, will be the centen-
NAL anniversary of the birth of Edgar
Allen Poe. says the Richmond Times
Democrat. The year 1909 was perhaps
the most remarkable birth year in his
tory, since Tennyson, Mrs. Browning,
Darwin. Gladstone, Chopin, Mendels-
sohn, Lincoln and Holmes, as we'll as
Poe, were born that year. The year
just ahead. therefore, marking a CEN
fury for so many famous -personages.
will be one of unusual interest. The
University of Virginia, Poe's alma
mater. is looking forward to do honor
upon the occasion to her greatest
alumnus.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
THE PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24-Flour-Re-
ceipts, 25,3SS barrels. Sales, 1000 bar
rels. Firm but quiet: Minnesota
patents, 5.15@5.45: winter straights,
4.25@4.45: Minnesota bakers. 4.50@5.0 90;
winter extras. S.65@4.15: winter patents.
4.50@4.90 30; inter, low grades, 3.55@4.50.
Wheat-Receipts. 121. 900 bushels;
sales, 1000, 900 bushels. Rejecting a
strong advance in cables this morning,
wheat advanced about IL a bushel,
with shorts large buyers and trade
more active. May. 1O17s@ 1O2 sic; July,
97@97h.
Rye-Steady; No. 2 Western, 80 f. o.
b. New York.
Corn-Receipts, 3O4. 325 bushels; sales,
$1,000 bushels. Firm and higher on
small receipts and in sympathy with
wheat. May, 69ss @G9%.
Realistically; family. t4.Oo@14.5O;
mess, 10.oo@10.50; packet, 11.5O@12.00.
Pork-Steady; mess. 1S.75@14.25;
family, 15.50@16.0O; short clear, 5000
16. 90.
Lard-Firm; Western prime. 7.15@
7.25.
Sugar-Raw, firm: fair refining, 3.2d
@3.2S: centrifugal. So te~st-3 .T0@S -;
molasscs sugar, 2.95@2.9s. Refined,
steady; crushed, $50; powdered, 500;
graduated, 400.
Petroleum-steady; refined, all ports,
S.70GS.75.
Conee-Quiet; No. : Rio, Ga; Nc.
Santos, S3s@S1a.
Butter STEADY: receipts, 1851
Creamery specials. 321s: extras. 80
third to first, 25@S1: held, omnon t.
special, 25@S2; state dairy. common to
fair. 21Q26: process. second to special
25@2S1h; Western factory, first. 23@24i
do. held, 23024; imitation creamery
first, 24d26.
Chceso-firm; receipts. $50. Full
cream, specials. Is: State, fun cream
small, colored and white and large
colorcd. 15%: do. large white. fancy
l51a; good to prime, 14h@15A; late DC
tober and early November made, 1881
14ia; winter made. 12@1S; common tc
Fair. lOW1lia: Skins, 1M11.
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THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The cotton
market opened steady at a decline of
3 to 10 points, and active months sold
about 8 to 10 points net lower during
the early session. owing to sdisappoint-
ing cables, less bullish weekend figures
than expected, scattering liquidation
and local bear pressure. But offerings
were by no NEAR aggressive. and
toward the middle of the morning
prices rallied to within 4 or 5 points of
fridays finals on covering and some
scattering bull support encouraged by
reports of firm interior markets.
The market was easier late in the
forenoon, and prices at midday were
about 10 to II points net lower on the
active months under scattered liquida-
ton and local bear pressure.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
DIXON MONUMENT TO
BE UNVEILED MAY 80,

BOSTON, Mass. Feb. 24.-Thc monu-
ment that was subscribed for by sport
ing men to mark the resting place of
George Dixon. the colored boxer, will
be unveiled Memorial Day. Joe t1umph-
ries. of New York, chairman of the
committee that raised tho fund. came
TO Boston yesterday and contracted
with tho Quincy man for the monu-
ment.
The statue willJbe made Of standard
bronze, six feet six inches in height.
1t will show Dixon full length, attired
in boxing clothes, with the. right hand
resting ON the hip and the left hanging
by the side.
on the bronze plate which win be
placed on the base, will be the follow
ing inscription: Erected in memory
Of George Dixon by the sport-loving
public Of America
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
ESSEX CONCERN USURPS
POWERS, COURT HOLDS.
American Registrar Company
Has No Right to Do a Trust
Company Business.

TRENTON, Feb. M-The Supreme
Court today in an opinion filed holds
that the American Registrar Company,
which claimed under its charter the
right to transfer, register and counter
sign stocks. bonds and other evidences
of Indebtedness, was illegally exercising
those powers because the powers
belonged to trust companies.
The corporation is located at East
Orange and doing business in Jersey
City. The suit was brought by Attor-
ney-General McCarter to GUST the cor
poration of its franchises for at
tempting to do a trust company bust
ness under a charter obtained under
the general corporation act.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
BUYS MExIcO'S SUGAR.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. a4.-rhe
Sugar Producers Association OF Mexi7
co, which controls the output
and market of Mexico, has purchased
the entire output of the sugar mills or
this country. for the present season
The association will export approx
mately $4,000, 900 pounds of sugar. The
total production is estimated at $50, =
060,0O pounds.
The association will advance the
price of the product about May /,
when the present seasons output is
finished.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
BRAUN QUITS RACE
FOR NEW ESSEX CO.
PROSECUTORSH|P
AssembIyman Finds Law Pre-
vents Candidacy for Post
of Deputy.

~Assemblyman Rudolph A. Braun, OF
Essex, who aspired to become deputy
prosecutor of Essex County. an office
about to be created by Governor Fort,
has discovered hat under the State
constitution he cannot be a candidate
for an office approved by a body of
which he IS a member, and he has
withdrawn from the race.
Article l, section 5, of the constitu-
ton provides that no member of the
Senate or General Assembly shall, dur
ing the tenure of his Office hold office
created by the body to which he be-
longs during the tenure of his office, p"
this making it impossible for the Es-
sex man to take the position even if he
resigned from the House, as the tenure
of his term is until January /. 1909.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, Feb. M.-Wheat opened
strong today because of an advance az
Liverpool OF more than I'd. Commits
sion houses and shorts were good buy
ers. May opened Is to IA higher at
941s@h and sold at 95ss@%.
May corn opened Ss@1a high at 6O1a@
"a and sold at 6O%.
May oats were unchanged at a high
er at 521s@52ss and sold at 527s.
May provisions opened active. Pork
; cents lower to ~ higher at 11.241Hm
11.25; lard ~ lower at $50. and ribs
2A to 5 cent? lower at 6.Sods.32i5.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
NEWS AND NOTES
FOR INVESTORS.

A resolution has beer introduced in
the Maryland Senate by Senator Cor
man to press a claim against the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad for a tax on
it's gross receipts dating from 1873.
The Senator asserts that the result OF
an investigation will prove the COM
pany cannot establish its claim that II
need not pay more than one-half of l
per cent. on it's gross receipts. About
80, 500, 900 is involved.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
A NAME THAT FMS.

Hemrn-Wliat brand Of cigars arc
those you carry in your vest pocket. old
man9
Hawc-I call them Good Rcsolu-,
tons"
Hemm-And why2
Hawe-Becuuse they arc lard to Keep
and easily broken.-chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
! CONTRACTS FILED.

These contracts were flied " tho
county clerks Office today:
Colt Bros, Incorporated, owners. with
Hunter Lindsey, contractor. plumbing,
1923; SO Hampton place. Orange.
Abraham Jatman. owner, With Sam
Glickfeld, contractor, plumbing, $1,000;
S5-ST-S9 Fairmount avenue,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
NOTICE TO READERS.

THE STAR will be pleased 20
publish any information regard
ing any Inactive general and
local securities not quoted in
these columns. as we'll as any
other negotiable paper nov Oh
L , markets of the world. by ad.
dressing the
FINANCIAL EDITOR.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Tho following interpretations were
recorded in the county clerks office to-
day:
Wittcll Brothers, 1928 Pcshine ave-
nuc, object to manufacture concrete
building blocks; capital. $4,000.
II. c. Klein & Co.. rs New Jersey
Railroad avenue, object, TO manufac-
turc and sell combs, brushes and other
toilet articles; capital, 100000.
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DANGEROUS INITIATION.

Fat Man ito DENTIST Are you going
to give ms gas?
Dentist-Certainly. sir.
Fat Man-Then better anchor me
down frst.-Exchange.
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WAY UP IN G.

Mrs, Stub reading) John. some OF
the suite; ON these new Atlantic liners
cost $1,000 for a single voyage.
Mr.. Stubb-Tml Now + know what
they mean by the high seas. p-Chica-
go News.
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IN THE FOG.

Towne- So you were in London, ELI?
How did you find the weather there?
Browne didn't have to find it. 1t
came and hunted me up. and surround
ed me in chunks.-Philadelpllia Press.
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THE u WAY.

The President pushed the button
"Well?'
And the exposition started about
six months later. louisville Courier
Journal.
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board holds that the articles are to be
considered as 'entireties,' and there
fore subject to duty at As per cent. as
manufactures of metal.
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Recent reports of heavy copper sales
to Europe have been received with
considerable skepticisrn, but inquiry IN
the copper trade shows that they have
substantial foundation. The Uniteo
Metals Selling Company since FED
ruary has received orders for ap-
proximately $4,000 900 pounds for ex-
port. The producers say the situation
is much better than many persons
believe.
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

Following are the quotations of the
days prices, as furnished through
Byrne & Mcdonnell, members of the
New York Stock Exchange:
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F.N.SOMMER, ;

ADVERTISEMENTS for all New
q York newspapers received at reg
~ ular office rates. n. Y. advts. left
before 8 p. NJ. will appear In the orn
Ing editions. AdVts. received tor all
newspapers and magazines published
in thew orId.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-24

The open hearth steel rail mill OF the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, a
subsidiary of the United states steer
Corporation, is now being operated to
it's full capacity, and should continue
in full operation for the rest OF the
year judging from the specifications
and orders now being received. me
installation of a new rail mill when
will have a still larger capacity than
the present mill is being contemplated.
The General Electric Company is now
operating at about so per cent. of It's
normal capacity.
F.. Fl. Hartman and his associates
will erect a large smelter near Mazat-
Ian, on the Pacific coast of Mexico. ac-
cording to the statement of Epes Ran
dolph. the principal representative OF
Mr.. Hartman in the Southwest. Con-
cessions for the smelter were obtained
several months ago.
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BUTTER, EGG AND CHEESE MARKET.

These prices will reraain in force all
day:
BUTTER
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-30
AGENCY BuDGEy

Mrs. .jno GarIeau is under the
Doctor ) care
Miss Gladys Voorhees, IS work
INC at the Moss House.
Work was commenced on Fred
Lapiant's new residence.
Miss Maud I.aplant gave card
party to a few friends SAT even
ing.
y barn has been constructed
for the Agent in the rear OF his
residence.
1t should have been mentioned
last week that the sawmill is run
ming again.
Miss Nellie Clark is filing the
position Of school clerk in tic
Agents Office.
The Busincs9 EounciI is 70 meet
with the Agent tomorrow Feb.
on ,pccia! business.
Thos Barncs with few other,
went to Gettysburg last Friday &c
attend the masquerade.
II. G. Laii'eriy sold nine hcac
; i,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-30
MORE INDIANS TO Be ALLOTTED

MIR. Dcitz of Chamberlain i ex-
pectcd to arrive Sat. 70 rake
preliminary arrangements, to com
mcnce alIoting land in the spring.
The wives o. the married men
have not taken their allotments
yet: they are to get $40 acres each
He will hold a genera! council
with the Indians on Monday TO
explain matters and look the iield
over, and return again to take up
the work later.
1t is calculated that this viii
take up all or most of the summer.
as there are some children to be
allotted also, and prove a bar to
any of the Reservation being open
ed this year.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-30
MINOR MENTION.

Ed. Ashley is now clcrkine for
Fred LaPlant.
jeff Sage and ChaS. Douglas
have made a platform preparatory
to cutting ice.
jeff Sage got the contract for
furnishing 10000 feet Of bridge
timbers to the Agent.
Miss Tillic Sclig left for the
east this morning in response to a
telegram that her mother was sick.
Miss Lille I.aiicrty returned
from the Flandreau school, and cx-
poets to remain the rest OF th,
term.
Another cold spell arrived
Sunday, which has added scyeraI
inches of thickness to the ice. II
showed at lively rate for Il while
early this morning.
The freighters had time last
Saturday morning when the Aind