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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
PEOPLE ONLY CAN ADOPT CIVIL SERVO RULES

tt Il was fully expected that the Court of Errors and Appeals
would, in its opinion on the question of the constnutlonahty
of the civil service act, sustain the adverse decision by the
lower court as affecting that part of the act which relates TO
counties and municipalities. But the Appellate Court at the same
time afirns that the State commission created by the act is con-
stitutional, and that the one step necessary to bring the sub
divisions of the State under the operation of the act is a referen-
dunn TO the people and their mandate. The objection by the court
is entirely to the grant of power by the Legislature to county and
municipal governing bodies to adopt the act for the people. AS
the opinion explains, and as every lawyer knows, no right of local
sef-government inheres in the Constitution. The State is always
sovereign, subject to certain limitations, in the organic law.
Counties and municipalities are statutory creations, and they can
be altered geographically, or their charters be given or changed or
taken away at the legislative will. The mistake OF the legislative
act was the assumption that in making a revolutionary change in
local government, where the consent of the governed was neces-
sary, the Legislature had the right TO invest the discretion entirely
in the local authorities, without any reference to the people. The
decision does not invalidate the whole act, bur only the one section,
and, as the action taken by the Essex Board of FTeeholders, the
Newark Common Council and the Newark Board of Works was
predicated on that section, that action is nullihed. 1t civil service
rules are to be adopted in Newark and Essex county there must
first be referendums to the voters of the city and county.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

SITa HE consensus of opinion among the New Jersey mayors in
conference with the Governor at Trenton yesterday favored
municipal home rule, and the conference adopted that propo-
sition as Recommendation to the present Legislature. While the
mayors agreed to the general proposition, it is certain that they
disagree as to details. Municipal home rule has been variously
interpreted. With a few it means local prohibition, which would
be intoerable TO the many. The limitation of home rule should
relate to the reasonable liberty of the citizen. So far as personal
liberty is concerned, proper regulation should be the rule. In a
mixed population like that of New Jersey there are different stand
ards in social life, and they should no more conflict than do the
differences that characterize the faith of the population. A Ger.
tain degree of tolerance is essential. Where the thought of a COM
munity is broad. and not narrow and parochial, there is always
this tolerance in the social life and customs of the population
Common experience shows that intolerance always defeats its own
object, and that ii keeps a community constantly embroiled, and
often embittered. The Legislature is not accustomed to diferentiate
among municipalities in it's enactments~ 1t has only one coat for
aH, and in too many cases ii i a woful msit. \ broad Legislative
act for municipal home rule would be a statesmanslike proceeding.
1t would put an end to a vast deal of trouble in the State, relieve
the Legislature from much work and perplexity and be a great boon
to the municipalities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
SAYS THE RETAILER is THE CULPRfT.

Hn7 OLD STORAGE agents in Hudson county, with their big
" storage plants packed from cellar TO roof with enormous
quantities of food in all kinds of conditions, withheld for
months from the markets, point the accusing finger at the retailers
and declare that they are the culprits who have boosted prices of
food. The retailers get their supplies from the big wholesalers only
by paying the wholesalers prices. They have no control whatever
over food products. In many cases the retail price is fixed by the
wholesaler, for the retailer in the market who undersens his neigh,
bors is likely to find that his supplies are cut off. If a retail fish
dealer should buy New Jersey fish ut the seashore from the fisher
men. and not from the fish trust, he would be denied his supplies
of New England and Southern fish, controlled in the New York
market by the trust. The truth is that the retailer is under the
thumb of the trust, whether in meat or fish or eggs or any other
necessary of life controlled by u combination.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
Pedestrians Complaint.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Slr-It is a long time now since the
STAR printed anything about the way
foot traffic is being impeded at the -Four
Corners, owing to the construction of the
Fireinen's Insurance Company build
ing. While things are not as bad as
they were. / think you will agree with
me that they could be a lot better II
you looked oyer the ground.
In the first place, there are three
rows of fre-proof brick about eight
feet high and eight feet wide ranged
along the Broad street front Of the
building in the street. This throws
wagon traffic out into the street near
~ to the car tracks. In addition tc
this the sand, brick and other wagons
deliver their loads on the same side
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
Cali. proverb Puzzles Easy.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
I like your proverb contest very
much. So do the rest of the family.
Everybody snaps at the paper the min
ute the boy throws it on our front
stoop. In fact, 1 often bring home
extra copies. | appreciate the great
educational value such a contest has,
let alone the fact that it is immensely
entertaining. But (there is always a
"but') why doesn't the artist give us
some pictures that are moro difficult
to solver My boys say they are too
easy. | tell them to keep right at it
and that they will soon find that the
proverbs will be worthy of their mental
mettle. Am l right? FATHER. !.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

off the white horse of the fire de-.
partment team. The man reported
back he had been unable to find the
spot.
1t is asserted the chief told him
if he couldn't find the spot maybe
it would be possible to get a man
who could find it.
The fireman under fire claims
each of his friends in the depart
ment looked for the spot in vain,
and thai it is "a case of persecution,
pure and simple. on the part of the
chief.
But the chief is willing to take his
oath he saw the spot, and he is 50
"het up" about it he wants it
cleaned off whether 1t is there or
not.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
MILITIA IN THE CONSTITUTION.

S1Ta HE restoration of the old order of things in the State Guard
by the judicial decision inyalidating the officers retirement
law makes confusion where confusion already existed. 1t is
unfortunate that the word militia occurs in the State Consitu-
ton. Inserted there by the constitutional convention of 1874, it
has perpetuated several archaic features of the State Guard, such
as the right of an officer to hold office and authority until he be-
by the rank and file. Until these two unniltary and most in
furious features of National Guard government are eliminated the
state will have no really effective military force to bring to the
aid Of the government in time of war. II the ordinary citizen could
understand as well as the military experts the serious hanlicaps
hat The State Constitution imposes upon the National Guard, there
would be an irresistible demand for eliminating the handicaps
from the Constitution *
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
The People S Rostrum
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adding to the confusion. Under the
shelter ON the Market street side a big
iron boiler took up half of the side
walk for two days, and at the curb
more wagons line up, making the reg
ular wagon traffic take up the entire
space which should belong to persons
boarding west-bound cars. Besides
that, At always seems that the men
TAX the busiest hours of the day to
move Orders through the Broa1 street
entrance to or from the street, with the
result pedestrians must talk their
chances with the trucks and cars and
walk in the street.
This may sound like faul-finding.
but it does seem as if the work might
be done with less public. inconvenience.
A. NJ. B.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
defends POLICE.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
Why are the police the subjects of
every attack reform or whatever
you want to call the splurges made by
newspapers? Surely Newark's record
Of criminals caught and the general
tone of the city's moral condition are as
good, if not somewhat better, than the
average.
AS TO the charge that the chief of
police is involved in politics, and that
the discipline of the department is
poor, the people of Newark will have to
'be shown" Proof of the most ex-
act nature is demanded.
r. C. WAITE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
REASONABLE ENOUGH.

ibid you read of that New York
woman, who, in her will, divided her
estate equally between her husband
and her dogs?"
Yes, but what of it? She had q.
perfect right to dispose of her
property as she saw fit"
True enough, but her. action
seemed so Illogical
II don't follow you"
"Well, ] figure it this way. She
should have left her husband all
the money. If he was kind and de-
serving she could have had the as
surance he would care properly for
the pets. II he a worthless. she
would have known that eventually
the money would all go to the dogs
anyway"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

HEN the sixth week of the Legislature opens on Monday
WV night there is likely to be something doing The fixed
program for the session was that of as little legislation
as possible and IN early adjournment. Political considerations
governed. In a gubernatorial campaign year, with a Legislature
TO elect to choose a United States senator, it is held to be safer
for a majority in the Legislature to commit sins of omission than
sins of commission. The Legislature this year is well in hand, and
is s. far committed to the program; but events and issues are
never entirely within organization control, and questions are taking
shape that cause some perturbation at Trenton. There must be a
show of activity in legislation, and there are now bills enough
Of a minor character in committee to keep the Legislators busy for
short weekly sessions and occupy public attention. So far the
Legislature has done nothing. Next week there will be a business
session, unless all signs fail.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
BETTER OFF.

''Too bad Shakespeare isn't here
SO he might see how magnificently
his plays are staged these days"
Just as well he can't come back.
He would be asked right away TO
show his proofs to his claim that
he was the author OF his own works
rather than Bacon"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
East orange Police.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star;
When one stops to think that "vari-
ETY. is the spice of life how nice it
would be if the East Orange police
commissioners would shake a little
into their conversation at their meet
ings and end the continuous story
which has been in progress since last
Labor Day, entitled "a Policeman's
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

Duty" Maurice Fennessy assuming the
leading role.
Also wish to state that Policeman
Fennessy, in the estimation of the
broad-minded and fair-thinking COM
munity of East orange, is worthy of
the highest praise hat can be afforded
a man in his position.
EAST ORANGE CITIZEN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
THIS LOOKS SERIOUS.

one of those fierce facrional fights
which so often shakes the South
Orange fire department to its foun-
dations is nov raging.
1t seems the chief ordered one of
the hremen to clean q grease spot
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
Praises the A

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Sir-The STAR deserves great praise
for its efforts TO get an investiga ton of
phone charges before the Legislature.
Why should Jerseyites be charged
prices SO much higher h a those
charged III other cities? Surely the
telephone ,company's expenses are not
any greater here than elsewhere.
j, r. M.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
so FEW ADMIT TT.

"Hypocritically speaking" said
MIR. Weisenheimer, 81 wish to heart
lily condemn almost everything with
the exception of those things I
would as soon have folks know I
do
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
IN COLD STORAGE.

What a lot of fuss and feathers,
What d heap of kickin',
There would be if every egg should
Hatch a little chicken.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

The STAR extends the privi-
lege of these columns to the
public and invites signed com
munications of not more than
one hundred words treating OF
topics OF the hour.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

When arraigned in the Fourth
Precinct Court yesterday, charged
with multiple and ingrowing in
ebriety, John Lush said he thought
what he drank was harmless, as it
had a water-color to it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
R COMMENT.

NJ. Angelo, while painting the roof
of a barn in Frelinghuysen avenue
yesterday, slipped and fell to the
ground, sustaining a compound
bichloride fracture of the clavicle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

II Congress shall vote the a%ppropria-
ton of $171,01 for deepening the Hack
ensack river, as recommended by the
engineers of the war department.. Jer-
sey City will have all the encourage
ment it needs for the development OF
the uackensack Waterfront, which it
has been gingeriy discussing. Private
enterprise has acquired considerable
land, and unless Jersey City acts with
some pronptness its present opportu-
mites may be lost. The history of the
Hudson river front ought to be fresh in
the minds of the authorities and peo-
pie of Jersey City.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

The dinner Of the Atlantic City Board
of Trade tomorrow night, to be at
tended by members of the Legislature,
will be something of d Lucullian east.
1t is not for mere courtesy the legis-
lators have been invited to the, banquet
board. Atlantic City has an X to
grind at Trenton, and the town has
already furnished the Edge. 1t is only
necessary for the Legislature, after
winning and dining, to revofve the
grindstone.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

\ Harvard professor with telescopie'
vision predicts a great panic III 1912 or
1913. In 1912 a new President will be
elected, and no President would like to
go into office as Cleveland did in 1898, on
the heels Of a panic. That experience
was calamitous for the Democratic
party, then in power. 1t is interesting
to reflect what political history would
have peer since 1898 If the President
then inaugurated had been a Republic
can. But maybe the Harvard professor
is mistaken. Mystical lore is not given
to a man because he IS u college pro-
fcssor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
ON THE SIDE
E~xORBITANT NOW.
BY Nj. T. W.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

EXORBITANT NOW.
"We can't keep the auto and tele-
phone, too.o.
The father complained, when feel
ing real blue.
$50 'twere just as well, then, to let
the phone go,
Till talk through it's cheaper in
Newark, you know"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

II Ballinger proves the Jonah Of the
Taft administration. will it be said
the fact was due to he childiike faith
and easy good nature of Mr.. Taft. who
took this man into his cabinet and
into his confidence and permitted him
to write his conservation policies?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05

The American people are getting a
good education IN the matter of the
handling and distribution and prices of
food supplies. and it will be of immense
public benefit. Their united protest
against extortion by the food trusts
has prodded the Federal government to
institute inquiries, and State n local
authorities to do likewise. 1t will have
produced a large amount of literature
bearing or the food question that will
be highly useful in the future.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-05
x THE EVENING STARS TWO PAGE MAG
THE STARS
o
OMMEN

The man who cheats his customer by
false weights does 80 deliberately to
make dishonest profit. How much bet
ter is such q man han a ~pickpocket?
And yet the ~pickpocket is sent to State
prison, while the cheat is let Off with a
fine when detected. But people are
cheated by false weights and measures
every day in Newark, and few of the
cheats are arrested. 1t is in Centre
Market especially that the most rigid
wa~tchfulness should be kept, and no
convicted cheat should be permitted
to continue business in the market.
His license should be revoked at once.
The municipal government cannot pro-
tect consumers from extrava CANT
prices, but it can protect them from
systematic cheating in buying their
n~ecessaries at these prices.
Secretary Ballinger feels that he
needs counsel to represent him in
the investigation of the interior de-
partment, and so proceedings are halt
ed until February II to allow time for
d lawyer to come from the West and
prepare himself 10 badger witnesses
before the investigating committee. 1t
is evident that Ballinger takes a more
serious view of his case now. Presi-
Dental favor cannot choke off testi-
mony or give a better aspect to his
acts, and If the charges against him
are sustained it will not prevent at
least q popular verdict that the Presi-
dent himself would have to JOY to.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
GAMES ARE DIVIDED
IN NEW ORLEANS
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results yesterday
New Orleans 5-8, Mobile is.
Memphis 2, Nashville l.
Where They Play Today
Montgomery at Birmingham.
Chattanooga at Atlanta.

New Orleans, July S1.-New Orleans
took the first game and Mobile the sec
ond of a double header here today, the
scores being to l and to 8, respect
lively.
The first game was a hitting match,
in which Chappelle proved weaker than
Paige. The locals punched their drives,
and all their runs were clearly made.
Both teams played errorless ball. Paige
essayed to pitch the second contest. but
was driven from the box at the end of
the fourth inning. after his wildness
and ineffectiveness had given Mobile
eight runs. Breitenstein finished the
game. Bittrolff, for the visitors,
pitched brilliant ball during the early
part of the game, but weakened some
what towards the close. Scores:
FIRST GAME
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
ALL Is READY FOR
DETROIT RACES

Detroit, Mich, July 51.-Everything
Is ready for the opening tomorrow of
the grand circuit race meeting in De-
troit. 1t was also announced today
that Pop" Geers. the veteran driver,
who was injured while trying out one
of his horses In the Grand Rapids meet
ing, is nearly recovered from his fall,
and that he will drive several racers
during the meet.
One of the features of the opening
days card is the Horseman and Spirit
OF the Times futurity, 3-year- old trot
and pace for the same age worth, re-
spectively, $1,000 and $4,000. There
VIII be the first futurity events on a
local track, and 1t includes among the
IA entries Eva Bellini, Sue d, Cav
Audubon, Bergen Bon Vivant and
Chatty Direct. A $500 silver cup goes
to the horse standing best In the sum-
mary at the end of the race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
CONNIE MACK TRADES
JACKSON FOR LORD

! New Orleans. July s1.-(Special.)-lt de-
yelops that Connie Mack, who held an
eption on Joe Jackson, the Pelican star
sold to Cleveland. waived his claim on
the player in order to close deal with
the Cleveland club for Briscoe Lord 1t
was a three-cornered deal in which Play
ar Roth also figured. Neither CLUB Will
state the price Jackson brought the New
Orleans club, but it Is understood tnat
n was not a strictly cash sale. Inc
value placed on Jackson is soooo-
The peculiar features of the Phllaoei-
phia end of the deal is that Mack farmed
Lord out to New Orleans in the spring
of 1qnS Lord batted 3l4 in this league
and was sold to Cleveland.
Jackson was also farmed to New Or
leans by Mack. Jackson is batting over
$50 and yet Mack valves on JACKSON
for rival club in order to get LORD
hack
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
GALVESTON WILL HAVE
AUTOMOBILE RACING

Galveston, Tex, July 3l-Seventeen fast
racing cars entered in the Galveston rae
Ing events, August 9, and S, have ar
rived in the city and daily practice runs
are being made. L s. Engle, Hal Brin-
ker, Tobin De Hymel, w. H. Bertrand,
Steinhard, Dewitt Ben Johnson and Lee
Carroll are among the drivers who will
race for supremacy.
The Galveston meet promises to be
among the most important and exciting
in close finishes ever held In the south.
Drivers Of national reputation in automo-
bile events declare that the speedway
here is one of the best in the country.
The track is wide and fast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
Sporting News
AMATEUR OARSMEN
MEET IN REGATTA

Washington, July Sl.-From present
Indications, the national regatta OIL the
American Association of Amateur oars
men. to be held this year on the 70
tonac river under the auspices OF the
Potomac Boat club. will be one OF the
greatest gatherings of oarsmen ever
h cid in America. TWO days, Friday ana
saturday August u and 1s, will be de-
voted to the races.
All the winning crews at the regatta
af the Canadian Association of Amateur
oarsmen, to be held at st. GATHERINGS
Ontario the latter part of the Week.
August and 8, will come to Washlne-
ton for the Potomac regatta. the races
here. therefore, Will determine the
champions ship for the year of the va
rious Canadian and United states
crews.
All of the races Will be rowed over
"A mile and a quarter course.
One of the crews which VIII attract
much attention will be the senior -FOUR
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, which ABOUT
two weeks ago won the Steward cup
at the English Henley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
New Line Of Railroad Work

Washington. July 31.-A new phase of
railroad development will be marked by
the installation In this city tomorrow by
the railroads of the United States of a
bureau of railway economy, formal an
nouncement Of which was made recently
from Chicago. Logan G. Mcpherson, d.
rector In charge. holds that the increase
in the number and Importance of aues-
lions of general interest to the railroads
ton for the study of such questions and
the collection OF Information concerning
them.