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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

Fanadium appears to have
three effects on the other metsls
with which it is comoined--touyh-
ening, strengthening and scaveng.
ing. \ certain proportion OF il
add-d to copper menus nm amazing
in tensile strength. Added to
bronze. bearing metal. it improves
its elasticity anti comprehensive
strength. In cast iron it length
eus the life OF the metal more than
three fold. But it is in connection
with steel that its commer.i .ial value
has been most forcibly denonstra-
ted Many railroad lines have
adopted it for cast-steel engine
frames and transmission bars, as
well as for forged piston rods, tires
springs and tire.box sheets. 1t
may in time come into employme mt
with solid wheels and curved rails
A driving spring of vsnsdium.
locomotive builders have found, re-
quires twice the pressure to force
it down that the regular spring
does and besides it can be almost
Indefinitely DETECTED. Under
heavy aud repeated stress it re-
,sins its resiIiency mu:h better
than the old spring. 1t is also
very valuable for pneumatic ham,
mer rivetiny dies. The average
life OF die is only ten hours as
the constant impact causes the
steel TO crystalline. Vsnadium
steel dies have been used for this
purpose for fifteen months without
being rendered unfit for service
In edge tools. it has been shown
that vanadium steel has a much
longer life than the best steel here
tofore employed as it retains the
cutting edge longer. and owing to
toughness one OF these tools sell.
dom breaks Mining Science.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

apparatus used by sea divers and
after having descended 300 feet in
tile shaft found no dead or living
person although the mine WINS not
heated OF WAS ii on lire and thought
it possible that tine miners might
have found mir in some distance
portion bf the mine where they
were conyregated and still living.
After the mine rescue party had
returned up the 300 foot shaft
where they found nothing they pre-
pared to 80 down again and into
the drift looking Tor men or dead
bodies. They took autom. bile
horns to let my who might he liv
ing hear and know of their pres
ence but no answering call was
hend by :lose signalling who sue
ceeded IN penetrating the gas and
smoke Tor few hundred feet into
the mine from the bottom of th..
shaft. Ia the meantime an air
curreut which Ind been sent down
into the mine from fans thus hop
ing to give the entombed men air.
started flames in the mine again
and th- rescuers were Obliged -
return to the surface or lose their
own lives by remaining longer in
the mine. All hope of rescue WAS
then abandoned aud the work of
comforting aud caring tor n thcus
aud or more widows and orphaned
children at once began. The min
era union contributed $50 for each
death winch only represents the
stnrtin : OF Q large fund that will
be rails. d Immediately to care for
tue unfortunstes.
II is considered most fortunate
that tue recent FIRE in the engine
house at the big mine entrance
here that the burning was shut
out from the mine aud no persons
sers injured and TO precious lives
sacrificed to the tire fiend, Many
Of us remember the day of the
great explosion in thus mine whs'e
more than half hundred men sGd
boys went down to death in the ter
ribIe gas explosion from which it
took several dnys to recover the
dead from the mine ruins.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

A correspondent of the Bcilders
journal, England. gives the follow
Ing concerning tLe origin Of the
rod as a unit of lin.al measure:
The origin OF the rod, perch or
po!e as Iineal and superficial
measure has been traced to tho rod
pole or goad used to- urge and di.
rect a team Of OXEN pulling plow
So it came about il was used as .
convenient and handy land measure
in feudal times by the lords in al
lotting plots of land for agricultur-
al purposes to villains and others
One rod wide and 20 long ii. e.,
one furrow long. deep built up a
quarter of an acre. The furlonk.
or four poles wide and same depth
ii 9 40 poles. ore acre. was con-
venient length for Iurrow hefcre
turning the plow. OF course.
these lengths somewhat varied in
different parts Of the country where
soils and agriculture varied but
the slight variations
grew less and finally the present
accepted statutory acre WAS -volv-
ed. Gunther's chain Of GG feet
(ten square chains to the acre.
WAS iavented by Rev Edmund
l5Sl.l62l. he was It
professor Of ash onomy at Gresham
College. London. and ingenicusly
adapted it to facilitate decimal cal.
culations In land measurements.
The use of the rod, in superficial
Of brickwork, and
in hedges, bitches aud
fences, followed as a convenient
measure. Mining Science
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

Death Valley, in which the
great borax bodies of southern
California occur. is the lowest val
ley on this continent, and probably
in the world, being 500 feet below
s-a level. The valley is caused by
n profound fault Of 5000 feet. by
which a block OF ground ten miles
wide has dropped from the sur
rounding Panamint and Grapevine
ranges, falling between them AS
key-block, with steep lofty noun
tains on either side The rocks
underlying the valley are acidic
volcanics once poured out on level
plains and afterwards covered with
strati6ed clays aud sand, having
total thickness of about 1000 feet,
composed mainly OF soft, yellowish
sandstone with layers Of greenish
Yellow and whltish clay which con
tain the borax minerals. Inter
bedded with tue clays are many
sheets of basalt, often in layers 100
feet thick. Extensive basalt flows
Of a very late date cover large
areas aud preserve the underlying
soft clays from erosion. During
portions of the year temporary
broad, shallow lakes or "playss
are formed by violent and sudden
transforms in the mountains ann
soon pass of leaving behind them
a bare mud fat.-MininR Science
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18
For Sale.

One of the best ranches in the
Jax Cabin neighborhood, 100 acres
all under culture, cuts from 15O to
200 tons OF timothy per season.
100 head OF stock, full equipment
Of farming utensils. including rak.
es, mowers, wagons. etc. Call at
Pilot oEce for psytie ulsss.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

Superintendent VIM Runnoa OF
the punant tunnel came in from
Sho6sN Saturday and reported
everything in good shape now tor
q loAR winters work upon this pro
position p =
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18
Fisher Ranch Sold

A deal was closed yesterday by
which Frank Comstock became
owner of the S G Fisher ranch at
Jax Cabin, together with the large
herd of cattle, machinery, buildings
etc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18
Guggenhiem on Job for Big Power
Trust

Washington. Nov 1O-AlthouXh
Secretary Ballinger is still working
on the report which will be the
first that he has made aimee lie en-
tered the cabinet, the United Press
is able to outline some Of the more
important features dealing with
the disposition of water power
sites and coal lands. Present indi
cations are that the conservation
policy will be one Ut the big prob
lens before congress this session.
Secretary Ballinger's attitude in
congress must decide the proper
methods of conservation and will
emphssize the fact tina. his with
Grawals of the water power sites
are Temporary. 1t will call attea-
tinn to the drsiraUility OF prevent
ing a monopoly but will pass up to
congress and any further respcn-
sibiii,y. 1t is understood that lie
will also recommend national
policy regarding western coal lands
allowing consolidation .. several
claims 70 permit Development oy
corporations ~hich are excluded
under the present laws.
Conservation by law not by ex.
ecutive action is to be the ke. note
It is stated on good authority
that President Taf. will support
Ballinyer's attitude. Bills are al
ready on the Congressional calen-
der calling for complete reroca-
ton OF all Withdrawals Ut public
lnuds. NOTABLE nmong these bills
is one drawn 10y Congressman
Smith of California prohibiting
withdrewals by the executive with
out legislative sanction. and an-
other by Senator GuSgenhiem OF
Colorado granting outright rights
of way for power sites dams aud
canals through all public domains.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-11-18

THE ROBINSON LUMBER COMPANY
DEALERS IN ::
& BUILDING MATERIAL
Lumber and Building Material of every descrip-
,ior, Paints, Or Glass and Builders Hard
AGENTS FOR THE ENDNER LUMBER COMPANY.
In addition to our full and complete line of
Cents Furnishings new and up to date, have
Just received line of Iron Beds, Mattresses
Springs, Pillows, Comforts and as nice line OF
Blankets to this city.
Now is the time to shoe the children for school.
Our line is complete in Ladies and Chidrcn's
Shoes, Hose and Rubbers.
Stove Repairs of all kinds Stove Boards, Pipe,
Elbows, etc. ETC.
OFFICE and WAREHOUSE IN AXTELL BLDG.
w. D. ALLEN, Manager.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-05
LA ESFER:A4l.
pE BERMuDEz HERMANos z co.

orRECE zinc para forro cocnas
nara carbon ca bahamas de %
ahos de snc evolver rnes
.,cona danadoras cicda Eriva para e1e M auos
nj door nl aqua ruedas pasense
amarlos coches uantas de aceo 90 o.
sl.ses muaa gnte % las de monar
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-05

- Gran SUI lido dc efeo-
tos de plata y plateaS
dos. pr0pfos para ~
galOs.
Especialidad en- eu4
biertos de plata de le1
= plateados de ca1idaG
superior.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
Declares that None Of the Schools
Has Fire Escapes In Spite Of
Efforts Made to Get Them.
WILL HIRE A HALL TO REPLY

President
with School Commissioner
uon for this has failed.
latter this
the public
doing during the years"
"As said
No
There school building
Mr.. Seaman did mention his speech"
as without build
ing
excellent drills buildings
by but
Of the telling
be the
practically all
buildings,
decidedly school
unable inclined blame
inviting
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
RALLY DAY HELD IN
TWO CHURCHES HERE

Rally Week" in Simpson M. e
church began yesterday with special
services throughout the day. Rev. Dr.
George G. Wilding, the psstor, preached
both morning and evening and took
an active part in the promotion ser
vice held in the afternoon by the Sun
day school. The day was pleasant
and profitable one at the church.
There were large congregations pres
emit.
The Sunday school promotion in the
afternoon was bright and attractive.
The work Of Mrs Jennie Pemberton,
superintendent of the primary, and her
assistants showed to excellent advant-
age An enjoyable program was rem
dered, in which the children Of the
Sunday school took part. The promo
tions were made from the cradle roll
to the beginners; beginners to primary;
and first, second and third year prima-
ries. Superintendent Joseph II.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
WRIGHT FLIES
TO I25TH. ST.
AND RETURNS
Went Up River on New York
Side and Back on
Jersey Side.
HIS START MADE FROM
GOVERNORS ISLAND
Roofs Of Buildings Black
With People and Vessels
WhistIed a Salute.
Special BY United Press Wire.

New York, Oct. 4-Wilbur Wright
today flew his aeroplane from Gov
ernor's Island up the Hudson river
to 126th. street, circled and returned
to the Island without a mishap The
distance was twenty miles. His time
was thirty-three minutes and thirty
three seconds. His height varied
from forty to 800 feet.
The fight up was on the New
York side. A gusty wind prevented
him circling Grants tomb. He cross
ed the river at 125th. street and few
back on the Jersey side. The wind
there was favorable. Wright says
he made forty miles an hour going
back. He attained his greatest
height over the warships in the river
as the blasts from the whistles and
tunnels disturbed the air, making 1t
dangerous.
Hundreds of thousands witnessed
the fight. Roofs were crowded all
over the city. Wright is much
pleased and says 1t is one of the
most successful flights ever accom-
plished He will repeat 1t late this
afternoon If the wind is favorable
He will try to remain up one hour
and cover ten miles to win the Hud-
son-Fulton prize.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
mo MATERIAL,
DELAY CAUSED
Work Of Repairing County
Roads Held up by Lack
of Crushed Stone.
ELEVEN ARE UNDER WAY

Repeated delays In the arrival of
crushed stone upon the county roads
in course of repair have caused work
upon most of them to be held up.
Three roads, 1t is estimated, would
have been completed today had not
the non-arrival of stone handicapped
the contractors The delay is costly
to the contractors, for their work
must be completed within a specified
time.
The Plainfield road, being finished
by Thomas Dunigan; the Jamesburg-
Spotswood road, by .Liddle & Pfeif-
fer; and the Aqueduct road, are rap
idly nearing completion.
There are eleven county roads in
the course of repair. Four or five of
them in this section of the county
are being looked after by Freeholder
Stacey. Work upon the upper end
of Smith street and the road through
Keasbey to Rogan's corner Is practi-
cally at standstill because no stone
can be obtained until the quarry
owners get ready to ship it. The
chief cause in delay of shipping stone
seems to be that early purchasers
are being given the preference and
the contractors on the county roads,
being late buyers, have to await
their turn.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
PRIMARY LAW
WILL REMAIN
Opponents Lost Their Argu-
ment When They Won at
the Recent Election.
70 EXTEND PROVISIONS
(special Correspondence. J

Trenton, Oct 4;-Now that New
Jersey politicians, including both re-
1ublicans and democrats, have had a
chance to give bit of calm consid-
Grafton to the results and probable
effect of the operation of the direct
primaries this year, the general con-
sensus is that there will be no seri-
Gus attempt made at the forthcoming
session of the legislature to secure
the repeal or the material modifica-
tion of the law as 1t now applies in
extended form over the original
statute enacted in 1903
1t is not unlikely that some mem
Der of the legislature may have the
temerity of either political expedi-
ency or conviction to introduce a re-
pealer, but it is scarcely likely that
such bill would get beyond the
pigeon-hole of the chairman of the
committee to which 1t would be re-
ferred. At any rate 1t is regarded as
a certainty that Governor Fort would
veto such a bill If It came to him
from the legislature. Although an
analysis of the primary results show
that the governor was disappointed
in the way a majority of republican
voters, particularly In his own home
county of Essex, lined up on the cam
didates and issues in the battle for
the control of nominations and party
organizations, and has refused to
make comment on the situation, it
Is known that he still adheres to the
belief that the direct primary law is
a good one. AS a matter Of fact,
political wiseacres about the state
house are of the opinion that in his
next and last annual message to the
legislature he Will urge that the law
be amended so as to include the
nomination of guberratorial candi-
dates and members of the House of
Representatives under the system. If
the next legislature focuses its atten-
ton on the question It will probably
be in that way.
This condition OF affairs, however,
does not reflect unanimity of views
about the present form of the direct
primary law Many republican lead
ers who won victories under the law
last Tuesday are still doubtful OF the
wisdom and practicability of the sys-
tenn of cutting out the delegate and
convention side of political life. On
the other hand there is not an inde-
pendent republican leader in the
state but who stands adamant
against changing the law. even
though majority of them failed to
rally votes enough to win under the
operation of 1t. This phase of the
situation was discussed with the
NEWS correspondent by prominent
republican Saturday He said:
I'VE all know, of course, that out
side of 70 ison county, and in a
small way in Cumberland county and
Mercer county, the so-called bosses
came out of the primaries with as
great influence as they possessed un-
der our former system of making
nominations and selecting men to-
compose the county committees.
sOrdinarily. one would say that this
\ cult O It to be highly satisfactory
losses and would win them
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04

of the service Caleb Douglas Fraser
was ordained as an elder by the pas.
tor
In the afternoon the Sunday school
held their rally in the church. The
" America-the-C -ChristIand" programs
were used. Rev. Mr.. Northrup talked
to the children on "How Glad We Are
We Live in This Country" and e. w
Barnes gave an interesting talk on the
Sunday school lessons.
The Christian Endeavor Society held
a rally in the chapel at 6:40 o'clock.
Miss Ruth Hancock led, subject being
What Can / Do to Better the So
cietyf", and a very interesting pro-
gram was given. The chairman of
each committee explained their work.
In the evening the pastor preached
from the text, Rejoice with Ne, for /
Have Found My Sheep that X. 4,
There was tepor
and Nine,,'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04

Walker made an address, as did also
DR.. Wildlng. The presentation of di-
plomas took place during the exercises.
The Epworth League rally was large
ly attended at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Penn
berton led the meeting and the sub
jeet was "Christian Stewardship, obe-
dience and Abundance.
A rally meeting will be held this
evening at 7:45 o'cl6ek, with song
service The following order will be
observed:
"The Church and the Little Ones, "
Mrs. f. L. Harrington.
Young People in the Church. C.
S. Hubbard.
The Church and Social Life, ? Mrs.
John J. Gray. ~
At Presbyterian Church.
At the First Presbyterian church
yesterday morning Rev. James n.
KoFthrup's sermon was on f'Some Pres
byterian Principles = and at the close
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
ENGLISH MEETING
IN SWEDISH CHURCH

Tomorrow night there will be an ex-
ira service in the Swedish Congrega,
tional church in Gordon street at 1880
O'Clock. Rev. Charles E. Everson, Of
Anderson, Indiana, will preach in the
English language. He will take as his
text, Proverbs, $3.50, "But he that
sinneth against me wrongeth his own
soul; all they that hate me love
death .
Mr.. Everson IL known here in Perth
Amboy to both Americans and Scandi-
navians. He is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everson, Of Etate street, and has been
brt ught up il this city. He, therefore,
wishes to see as many'of his old friends
as possible tomorrow night. Every
body is welcome.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04

Superintendent Shull says that he
also believes that there are a number
of pupils in the No. district who
have never been to school, who did
not report this morning on account
of not knowing that the building was
to be opened.
Commissioners Magnus C. Larson,
chairman of the special committee in
charge of the erection of the build
ing, announced this morning that
there would be a fiag-raising at the
school at 2:30 o'clock next Saturday
afternoon and that an invitation was
extended to everyone to attend. A
handsome flag, by IL feet, has been
presented by Albert Leon.
The Board of Education will be
present and the new flag will be un-
furled from fagpole in front OF the
building with appropriate ceremo-
MES.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
SCHOOL NO. 8
OPENED TODAY

School No. 8, in Neville. street
was opened this morning and prac-
tically every seat was needed for the
classes from the first to the fourth
grades, inclusive. superintendent
Shull said this morning that while
1t would be several days before he
could give any definite figures, he
believes there will be nearly 400
pupils.
The opening relieved the crowded
conditions at Nos. 8 and g. The
halliday sessions have been in vogue
at the latter. The pupils at No. 6,
beginning today, will now have two
sessions daily. The opening of the
new school necessitated the taking
of about 200 pupils from No. and
nearly that many from No. 8, but
some of those taken from No. will
now attend No. 6.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
SCHOOL NO. 4 WORSE FIRE TRAP THAN NO. 5
SAYS PRESIDENT ARNER OF SCHOOL BOARD
PROSECUTOR
SA Y S CA Sc IS
MANSLAU UGHTER

Anthony Dinkel, of 322 Washington
street, who was arrested last week ac-
eused of being responsible for the death
of Thomas Drumm, and who was ia
ken to the county Jail to await the ac-
tion of the grand jury on charge of
murder, may be released under bail
this week.
Prosecutor Booraem visited this city
Saturday and, after making a personal
investigation, said that, as there was
no proof that Dinkel had premeditated
killing Drumm, 1t was manslaughter,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
REPUBLICANS
DOLLAR DINNER
Feature Of Local Campaign
10 be Held at Packer House
Within a Fortnight.
MEETING 10 SET DATE

One Of the features Of the republican
political campaign this fall viii be a
81 plate dinner at the Packer house.
All of the county candidates will be
present and make addresses.
The dinner win probably be the lar
gest affair of the local campaign. Full
arrangements have not as yet been
completed.
A meeting Of the members of the
county committee will be held here to-
morrow night to set date for the
function, which will take place within
the next two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
READY TO COMMENCE
TROLLEY WORK SOON

Work upon the Jersey Ceetral
trolley line between this city and
South Amboy is in readiness to be
started as soon as sufficient material
has been assembled. Contracts for
material, such as lumber, have been
awarded and tenants in property on
the line of the proposed trolley road
have been notified to move out.
Mason & Smith have supplied
maps and information regarding the
route through South Amboy to the
Raritan river bridge. as prescribed
in the South Amboy councils fran
chise to the Jersey Central. Work
had been expected to be started last
Wednesday, but delay in the arri-
val of material caused 1t to be de-
ferred.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04
TROUBLE WITH DOG
BROKE MANS LEG

Samuel Smilovic, barber, at 80 Hall
avenue, was taken to the hospital Sat
urday afternoon with broken leg.
Patrolman L. @. Jensen In his report Of
the accident said that he was told that
the barber had made kick at dog
in the middle of the street At the
hospital it was stated that the barber
declared that the dog had knocked him
down.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04

ARRAIGNED
indicted in Connection With
Horse Racing at Grave
send and Coney.
PINKERTON MEN, TOO

Special bD United Press Wire.
New York, Oct 4:--Inspector John
OBrien, Sergeant Hugh Reynolds and
Patrolman Hugh Meyers were ar
raigned on indictments charging con
spiracy in abetting bookmakers at
Gravesend and Coney Island race
tracks. Indictments also were returned
against the Coney Island and rBook-
lyn Jockey Club and eighteen book
makers Seymour Butler, Albert But
ler, David G. Thornhill and George Ma
son, of the Pinkerton agency, were al
so indicted. OBrien and Reynolds
pleaded not guilty.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-04

instead of murder in the first degree.
The prosecutor looked over the evil
dence which Chief Burke had collected
and complimented him on Its thorough
ness. The alleyway at SO Fayette
street, where Drumm was found uncon-
scious, was viewed by the prosecutor.
Chief Burke says that Mr.. Booraem
told him that he was willing that Din
kel be released under bail. It is un-
derstood that the accused has relatives
at Spotswood who are in good circum-
stances and who will probably come to
lis aid.