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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
Proprietor Left Jet on When
He Closed Place up
for Night.
PASSER- BY SAW SMOKE
Ludwig WoIfFs Furniture
Establishment Threatened
by Flames Last Night.
LINC7LNS TURNED OUT
Still Alarm Given by Acting
Chief |. B. Moore Of
Fire Dept.

A gas Jet which had been unin-
tentionally left burning In the eel
lar Of Ludwig Wolff's furniture store
at 104-106 Smith caused a fire short
ly before $50 o'clock last night
The jet which Mr. Wolff lighted at
6 o'clock and forgot to turn OF
heated the ceiling to such an extent
that 1t blazed up and ignited a pile
of chairs and tables which were stor-
ed in the front part of the cellar.
joseph Kelly, discovered smoke
coming from the grating in the side
walk, at the right. of the front en-
trance, and in a few minutes a num-
ber of people were on the scene.
Lincoln Engine Company responded
to still alarm from L. B. Moore
who was acting chief yesterday dur
ing the absence of Chief George Il.
Larson and 1t was due to their
prompt action that the store was
saved. The Lincolns pulled their
apparatus to the store and with q
hand chemical extinguisl1er soon had
the blaze under control. Kelly, who
first discovered the smoke, cut his
hand slightly in breaking the glass
over the grating in an effort to open
the cellar door
Mr. Wolff says that the damage is
about $3.50, covered by insurance
with the Pratt-Brown Company.
About twelve chairs were burned
several kitchen tables were slightly
charred and number of other
chairs were blistered by the heat.
The fire caused considerable smoke.
Mr. Wolff says that he went into the
cellar last night and lit the Jet while
looking for come goods and forgot
to turn of the light, He says he
closed the store at O'Clock as us
ual and had Just reached home where
he was told by his wife that someone
had telephoned that he had forgot
ten to put out the cellar light Mr..
Wolff says he started back towards
the store but, before reaching it, was
told that it was on fire, so he ran
the remainder Of the way.
Mr.. Wolff says that he will have
the gas Jets removed from the cellar
at once and replaced with electric
lights.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
ONE SESSION
FOR SCHOOLS
The Schedule Opening To-
morrow Will Continue I'm
til Close of the Term.
EXAMS. IN The GRADE;
Pupils viii Now Go to
School at 8 A. NJ. and Re-
main Until Noon.

Superintendent Shull announced
this morning that halliday sessions
would be started in the public
schools tomorrow The pupils will
commence their studies one hour
earlier in the morning than usual,
making the daily session from 8
O'Clock until noon.
At recent meeting OF the Board
of Education the superintendent was
authorized to adopt this schedule If
IN his opinion the warm weather me-
cessitated 1T. The sessions will last
until June rs. the end of the term,
when the schools will close for the
summer.
Final examinations In the grades
will also begin tomorrow, the sche-
dule being as follows
June 16-Music Physiology.
June History.
June 1s-Grammar.
June 21-S Spelling.
June 22=Arithmetic.
June 23-Geography.
June 24-Drawing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
FOR EXTENDING
WHITE Way

Not to be outdone by their fellow
merchants on Smith street located be-
tween State and High street, the
merchants whose stores are west of
State street on Smith are now plan
ming to continue the Great White
Way" to their section. The mer-
chants west Of State street are now
being canvassed to see how many
will buy lamps. 1t is expected that
the white Way will soon be ex-
tended along Smith street from High
to Maple streets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
A new TRIAL
FOR FLOERSCH
Court Of Errors Set Aside
the Non-Suit Granted in
County Court
DANGER WAS UNKNOWN
Working in DOnnell's Lumber
Yard Two Days When Pile
Fell On Him.
DANGER WAS UNKNOWN
speolal e be RYENINa News.

SPcofot 70 the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, June 16:-Joseph Flo
ersch. who was so badly injured in
the lumber yard of William j. Dom
nell, of Perth Amboy, that his leg
had to be amputated, has won a de-
cision In the court of errors and APP
peals. The court having handed
down an opinion reversing the deci-
sion against Floersch and ordering a
new trial
Floersch had been employed by
Donnell only two days when he was
sent to pile lumber which was being
unloaded from a car. 1t was neces-
sary for him to stand on scaffold
between two piles of lumber. One of
the piles fell over on him, knocked
him from the scaffold and inflicted
the injuries which caused the ampu-
tation OF his leg. He brought suit
In the Middlesex count court for
damages and the trial Judge directed
a non-suit against him upon the
ground that the danger incident to
the work Floersch was doing should
have been obvious to him.
In ordering a new trial Justice
Minturn, in writing the opinion OF
the court, said Where the danger
Is unknown to the servant, he can
not be held to have voluntarily as
sumed it; although the physical sur
roundings that create the danger are
known to him; and so the known alb
sence of safeguards and precautions
cannot prevent recovery, when the
danger that rendered them necessary
is unknown to the injured servant. Z"
The opinion holds that 1t cannot
be said that the danger was obvious
to this plaintiff, and a non-suit upon
that ground 1t set aside.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
BOY PLUNGES
TWENTY FEET
Harris Magee Had Miracu-
lOus Escape When Landed
on Head Beneath Tree.
He LOST HIS BALANCE
Was Rendered Unconscious
but Physician Found Only
Bruises About Body.
He LOST HIS BALANCE

Harris Magee, eight year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George 8. Magee. OF
129 Madison avenue, had narrow
escape from serious injury late yes
terday afternoon when he fell from
a tree at Brighton avenue and Lew
is street. The boy climbed the tree
In play and, when. up about twenty
feet, lost his balshce and plunged
headlong to the ground.
Several people who witnessed the
accident ran to his assistance, expect
ing to find him seriously injured, as
his head struck the ground with con-
siderable force. The boy, uncon-
scious, was carried to his home
where he was attended by DR.. M. S.
Meinzer, who had been summoned.
The physician revived the lad and
made an examination. He was sur
prised to find that no bones were
broken
1t was found, however, that he had
sustained some severe bruises. DIR.
Meinzer attended the boy again to-
day and found that he is doing nice
ly The physician says that the lad
had narrow escape.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
TWO SCORE IN
SENIOR CLASS
Graduation Week Is on for
the High School Glass
of 1909.
CLASS DAY THURSDAY

The senior class of the High
school will meet in the auditorium
at o'clock tonight to practice their
special song for class day which will
be held in the Majestic theatre
Thursday afternoon at o'clock
At noon tomorrow the class Will
plant Ivy In front of the high school
with appropriate ceremonies. Com
mencement exercises will be held at
8;15 O'Clock Friday night in the Majes-
tic theatre. followed by the recep-
ton of the High School Alumni AS
sociation to the graduating class in
Washington hall at 10 o'clock.
The class this year will be the
largest that has ever graduated, as
there will be over forty.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
BOOM SIBLEY
FOR MAYOR

The Young Mems Democratic AS
ISOLATION OF this city is about to reor-
ganize fer busy season. They have
plans under way to form one big
democratic organization, which will
be represented in each ward. The
election OF delegates, officers, ETC.,
will be by vote of all the members.
They will formulate plans for a
number of stays and smokers. AS
soon as sufficiently large organiza-
tion has been effected, a gathering
will be held, at which booms will be
launched.
G. @. Sibley. president OF the
health board. may be their choice for
mayor, and Thomas F. Burke for
county clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
MRS. GROVER CLEVLAND
IS A WITNESS TODAY

Bpect0I by Umtted Prsss Wire.
New York, June 15:-Mrs. Grover
Cleveland, dressed In deep mourning
arrived at Justice FitEgerald's court
this morning to testify against
Broughton Brandenburg, the maga-
zine writer. who is charged with
selling a spurious article denounc-
ing Bryan and the Democratic party
and alleged to have been written by
former President Cleveland. Hugh
Hastings, state historian, aecompan-
led her
After Mrs. Cleveland's testimony
is completed the case will be post
poned until several murder cases are
finished. Brandenburg is confident
of acquittal declaring the defense
has trump cards" to spring
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
TAKING DOWN
! BEER SIGNS

In accordance with recent act
Of the legislature, which takes effect
July 4, many Of the beer signs on sa.
looms are being taken down today by
representatives of the brewing com.
panies
Yesterday all their signs in South
Amboy we're removed:
When the men went TO take down
the sign in front OF Emil Bohnsack's Il
cafe on Smith street this morning
Charles Dietzman, the bartender, re-
fused to let the have 1t, until the po.
lice advised him to.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
PLACE TAX ON
CORPORATIONS
Income Tax Proposition Has
Been Indefinitely Post
| pOned in the Senate.
AMEND THE CONSTITUTION
ggeoIaI by Unltsd Press VIC.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, June 15:#It became
definitely known today that the Bail
ley-Cummins income tax proposition
when It comes up for consideration
in the senate Friday, Will be inde-
finitely postponed. Instead there
will be adopted tax on the net earn
ing OF corporations. A resolution
providing for an amendment to the
constitution specifically authorizing
congress to impose a tax on incomes,
will also be adopted
Senator Aldrich will offer these
plans after careful canvass which
makes certain their adoption. Meth
er proposition is favored by Aldrich,
but realizing that the republican
progressives would vote with the
democrats unless he made some con-
cessions be yielded by fixing a cor
poration tax. Aldrich thus meets
the progressives' views who declare
the tariff schedules are insufficient
to raise all the needed government
revenues.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
Notice TO business Men.

The Solar Arc Light Co., of 3S1
Broome ST., New York, desires the
business people of Perth Amboy tc
take notice that there are certain ag-
ents in their town introducing an Arc
light which they, the said agents rep
resent is manufactured by the Solar
Light Co., but which, In fact, is q
base imposition, and merely an In
fringement of the Solar Light Com
pany's patent rights.
The agents give the same address,
when introducing their light, as al
ready intimated, as the Solar Light
Company's address; and in order ia
introduce the light they term the
Beacon Light" they have been fol-
lowing certified representative OF
the Solar Light Company's service to
his various customers, and after he
has secured on order the agent
representing the spurious lamp
goes to the customer and
tells him that he can sell
the same light at lower price than
the actual Solar Arc can be bought
for If the business men who are
contemplating installing the patent
ed Solar Arc Light would please mo-
tify the police upon the occasion OF
the next visit of an agent represent
ing the so-called Beacon" Light,
and making the foregoing migrepre-
sentatives, the Solar Light Company
of New York will prosecute said
agent for fraud and misrepresenta-
tion, and save the business people OF
Perth Amboy the notification of buy
ing a useless imitation for as exor-
bitant price.
An injunction has already been OBJ
tained against the infringements of
the Solar Arc Company's patented
rights but the company has so faT
been unsuccessful In securing the ar
rest OF any agent for false represen-
tatione.
f. u 4 sFsfzf4k
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
BIG STONE CRUSHER
is BADLY DAMAGED

New Brunswick, June 15:-A big
stone crusher belonging to the Della
ware River Quarry and Construction
Company was wrecked last week. It
is supposed that some Italian work
man, dissatisfied with their work, did
the damage. A sledge was placed in
the machines and In a twinkling
$500 damage result.
Robert Montgomery is having 9
thorough investigation made. He
hopes to land the guilty party or par
ties.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
C. R. R. BRIDGE OVER
WEST STREET IN USE
Epectal @ ths EYENINa NERa.

New York, June is: The big
steel bridge spanning West street, at
Liberty street, giving overhead con-
nection with the second floor of the
new Liberty street terminal of the
New Jersey Central railroad, was
thrown open to the public yesterday,
as were the upstairs waiting rooms
and ticket offices While the ground
floor OF the new station has been in
use for several weeks, passengers in
both directions now have direct COM
munication between the east side of
West street and the upper decks Of
She ferryboats. Several thousand
persons crossed the new span during
the day
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
.ICEMEN IN
POLICE COURT

Joe Balint, an employe of the
Perth Amboy Coal and Ice Company,
was held under $500 bonds for the
grand jury on charge of assault
preferred by Charles Smith, last
night. Smith alleges that Balint
struck him In the hand with an Ice
chopper.
Charles Polensky, member of the
Perth Amboy Coal & Ice Company,
swore out warrant for Smiths ar
rest today, on a charge of stealing
tools. That matter will be heard to-
morrow morning. Smith is employed
by e. j. Dorsey g. Sons, as a driver.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
CLOTHING TAKEN BY
A FORMER EMPLOYE

Detective Long was detailed to the
home Of Mrs William E. Ramsay, of
High street, this morning to investigate
a theft of some clothing. The owners
did not miss the articles until this
morning. The detective learned that
the goods were taken several months
ago by girl employed at the doctor g
home. He located the girl and, as she
is willing to make good, no complaint
will be made
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
CARPENTERS
NOMINATE
Union Names Slate for Elect
ion In Near Future BUS
mess Agent.
CONFER ON AGREEMENT

Nomination Of new officers place at
a meeting Of the Carpenters & join
ers Union last night.
The agreement between the Jour
neymen and the bosses was discussed
and referred to the arbitration
board, who will take the question up
again with the employers. The union
had practically accepted the agree
ment of the bosses, but 1t de-
sires to alter a clause or two, which
the journeymen say are of little sig
nificance. The bosses consider these
provisions important, inasmuch as
they would govern the right of the
carpenters to strike in sympathy
with other building trades
James l.. Donehue, second vice.
president of the State Association Of
Carpenters, Adolph Koyen and
Chris Jessen were last night ap-
pointed as delegates to a state con-
vention to be held Friday and Satur-
day, at Princeton
Candidates on Slate.
The following nominations were
made without opposition: Benjamin
Dimes. president; Hans Hendrick-
sen, vice-president; Chris r. Lund,
recording secretary; w H. Bath, f.
nancial secretary; Peter Madison,
treasurer; Mond Harding, conduc-
tor; Chris Jessen, warden; Chris
Jessen, trustee. The matter of a
naming candidates for the arbitra-
tion board was deferred until the
next regular meeting. A business
agent will be chosen at special
meeting for the purpose next Mon
day night. Many believe that Adolph
Koyen will be reelected, although
Hans Iverson is opposing him
Three candidates for membership
were admitted last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
HOWARD GOULD
INOWN DEFENSE
Had to Leave Wife Because
She Drank Excessively and
HumiIiated Him.
RETURN ON CONDITIONS
Manager Of Castle Gould
Tells Of MOman's Behavior
There--M Many Witnesses.
RETURN ON CONDITIONS
Special By United Prsss Wire


New York, June Howard
Gould today put In his defense to
his wifeB allegations of desertion
when the Gould divorce proceedings
were continued. Gould had a host
of witnesses including Maurice NAL
10y, manager of Castle Gould, who is
expected to prove that Gould was
justified in leaving his wife, because
she drank excessively. 1t is explain
ed for Gould that he is willing to re-
turn to his wife If she agrees to alb
stain from liquor and stop interfer-
ing with the management of Castle
Gould, cease humiliating him in the
presence Of friends and allow him to
audit her bills.
Malloy was the first witness He
related how he became acquainted
with the Goulds and was given
charge of Castle Gould.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
HEALTH BOARD
MEET TONIGHT

Commencing tonight the summer
meeting schedule Of the Health
Board will go into effect and will
meet on the first and third Tuesday
nights Of this month, July and Au-
gust.
AS the term of Deputy Inspector
Brewster is nearly at an end, he is
preparing a report on the contagion
in this city in 1907, 1908 and 1909.
The report tends to show a marked
decrease in contagion since the
health board became active in 1907.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
HONOR FOR
Mr.. La ROE

Wilbur La Roe, Jr., of this city.
member of the graduating class at
Princeton University, has received q
letter, electing him member OF the
Phi Beta Kappa Society for which he
receives a Phi Beta Kappa Key.
Mr.. La Roe was one of nineteen
students out of class of ESQ who
received this honor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
TATE DETECTIVES
BUSY AT PARADE

Lester ]. Underhill, secretary and
treasurer of the New Jersey State
Detective Bureau at Newark, during
the parade yesterday arrested three
crooks who were locked up and dis
charged after the celebration, as no
direct evidence was obtainable. De-
teetive Underhill was aided by Detec-
tive Ashbeck, Whitnall and Goss.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
FOR PAVING OF ONE
MORE COUNTY Road

County Engineer Morgan F. Lar
son is getting matters in shape for
paving one more county road this
summer, making the total number to
be paved eleven. Engineer Larson
was in Trenton few days ago and
saw the state road commissioner and
received the latter's approval OF the
planE
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
PLEADS GUILTY TO
KILLING SWEE THEART
special bv united Press Wire.

HFVNFtIF VI 2 HFt34 7 FEuo FFW9'
Baltimore, June 15:-John ].
Fueller, former Baltimore and
Ohio railroad clerk today pleaded
guilty to the charge of numbering
his fiance, Regina Reed on lonely
road in the fashionable suburb of
Mount Washington. March of this
year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
Hardy u Have Hearing.

New Brunswick, June i5:- Pat
sy'' Harding whose license for
George and Albany street was refus-
ed by the Board OF Excise Comis-
sioners week before last. has circul-
ated a petition for a reconsideration,
which will come before the Board at
its july meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
TO MAcADAMIzE
ROAD AT FoRDs

F. L. Smith, engineer Of Woodbridge
township, has taken levels and measure
ments on the Drift road at Forda, lead
Ing to the newly macadamized county
road It will be macadamized for about
25O0 feet
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
BOY RUN OVER
AND INJURED

Nathan Patten, nine year old son of
Nathan Patten, of 10 Cortlandt street,
was run over by wagon belonging to
A. M Smith q Brother, of State street,
The injured lad was carried to the office
of DR.. G. w. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
A Hard Case.

John Hudish, Of Newark, was arrest
ed this morning by Patrolman Andrew
Jensen on a charge Of being drunk and
disorderly. The man was lying help
less in the road and his clothing was dis
arranged. He was bleeding slightly, and
was taken to the lookup IN the patrol
wagon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
NEW MOTOR CAR
FOR DR.. WILSON

DR.. J. G. Wilson has purchased new
thirty fve-horse power Interstate auto
mobile, with detachable toy tonneau,
through G. A. Sexton, who has the
agency. DR.. Wilson received 1t yester-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15

The ease 81 two Keasbey saloonkeep-
ers against Andrew Liptak, beer bot
tier, and hle driver, Janos Cha, on
charges Of selling without d license, il
scheduled to be fried before Justice Of
IthF Peace PiOheragill tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
PACKING HOUSE BUTCHER
SENT TO INSANE ASYLUM

|
Boston June 1b: Upon the re-
lceipt Of the a1ienists report saying the
man is insane. John Murphy, the
butcher who sliced I'VE men to rib
bons IN the somerville packing house
several days ago, today was sent to
the Bridgewater Insane Asylum BY
the court
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
MISSING BOY WAS
LOCATED IN YONKERS

Dennis Burns, of State street, notified
Detective Huff last night that his if
teen year-old son, Dennis had run away
The officer found that the boy had gone
to Yonkers, NJ Y. The Yonkers poll
reported this morning that he left
early t0da New York
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
HAD DANGEROUS WEAPON

Andrew Seger, twenty years old, Of
Cortiandt street, was fined $5 by Re-
corder Pickersgill this morning on q
charge Of diaorderly conduct When
arrested he had half a brick in his
pocket.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
EXPLORER PLEASED
AT MEDAL AWARD

6p0cIuI % UNIEou FTo5H WW9.
London, June 15;-Lieutenant Ernest
II. shaekelton, the explorer who reach
ed within Ill miles Of the South Pose
on arriving here yesterday was told
that he had been awarded the Hubbard
gold medal from Washington. Shackels
ton was delighted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
metuchen Special |

Our wagon will be il Metnchen
Wednesday June 16, 1909.
AMHOY VACUUM CT EAAINH Cos
ass High ST
Phones 1871 48rI l29zW
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15
Naad the DOC oatchar.

City Clerk LaRos reported this after
noon that 451 new dog licenses had been
issued since June
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-15

More than 10000 people in this
vicinity read the EVENING NEWS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-02-19
CAPITOL PARK
TO Be ENLARGED
SkiG ECuSa WI Ba Relieved
of UnslghtIy Surroundings.
GOVERNOR OBTAINS FACTS
Lsug Denied Public Improvement to Be
Accomplished at Last.

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 1S.-The Fox
bill for the extension OF Capitol park
has been favorably reported by unani
nous vote OF the senate committee on
public grounds and buildings. The bill
Is certain to pass the senate, and prob
ably without dissenting vote. While
there may be some opposition in the
house this has not yet asserted itself
in any way and there is every reason
to believe that a handsome majority
awaits the bill there. Governor Stuart
is expected to sign 1t in view of the
overwhelming sentiment in the legisla-
ture and throughout the state in favor
Of this much needed improvement.
The 'desirability of extending the
Capitol park. so as to give the mag.
niflcent new state house an adequate
setting. has never been questioned.
The only objections raised in the past
have been based on the uncertainty OF
the cost of the project and the difficul-
ty OF finding revenue to meet it be-
cause Of the extraordinary demands on
recent legislatures for providing mod
ern and ample asylums for the insane,
increasing the public school appropria-