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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
TO ASK GOVERNMENT AID
IN LOUISVILLE ICE GORGE.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. 1.-THE ice
gorge at Wolf Creek on the Ohio re-
mains solid and extends from the ex-
IRENE western edge of Louisville to
Brandenburg, a distance Of about 20
miles. With this massive barrier hold
ing back the water and the heavy rain
fall in the Ohio Valley, loss from flood
is imminent.
This is said to be the greatest gorge
ever known in the Orio river, and so
serious has the situation become that
the head OF the government engineer
ing department at Cincinnati has been
asked to take the matter up with
Washington by wire today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
RUNAWAY HORSE DASHES
DOWN FLIGHT OF 40 STEPS.

PRINCETON. Jan. 17.-While sleigh
riding three Princeton juniors, T. s.
Filebrown, w. d. Idema and E.. L..
Prince, attempted to turn a corner on
the campus too short and were thrown
into a pile of snow. The horse took
fright and after running a hundred
yards to Blair Arch went through the
arch and down a flight of forty stone
steps, slipping and sliding. but arriv-
ing at the bottom without injuring
himself or the sleigh.
The horse stopped there, apparently
as much surprised as the students who
speedily c~ongregated.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
Man Who Says He's Charged
with Electricity Catches Fine
on Another Charge.

There is nothing particularly shock
ing about this story except right at the
last. and then it is the hero, and not
the reader, who gets the shock. But
through it all there runs the influence
of a mysterious element which is full
of shocks-chock full.
Letcham Allen, a negro, Of 81 Fair
view avenue, who was arrested at the
request of his wife Saturday because
she alleged he had threatened her life
and beaten her, was arraigned in the
Fourth Precinct Court today before
Judge Herr. Mrs. Allen told graph
ically how her spouse, upon returning
home late at night, had INDUCED II
loose personal talk, and how she had
hidden his knife and razor. but said he
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
Johnson ESTATE TO WIDOW.

The will of David FL. johnson, of III
Mt. Prospect avenue. former county
supervisor, who died on December 2S
last, was filed in the surrogate's Office
today and admitted to probate. The
instrument leaves the entire estate.
the value of which is not stated. TO
his widow. Mrs. Elizabeth johnson,
who is also named as the executor.
The will is dated November IA, 1902,
and was witnessed by Willard S.
Muchmore, A Elizabeth avenue. and
Cortright Deck, Of 446 Washington
street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
WORK MAN, DODGING RIVET,
FALLS FROM SCAFFOLD.
Frank Thistle Painfully Hurt in
Peculiar Accident.

Startled by the sudden popping out of
a rivet, Frank Thistle, an ironworker.
of 2O4 Mulberry street, fell from a scat
fold on which he was working at the
Hansen & Van Wrinkle factory, at
Chestnut and Van Buren, streets, today,
and sustained painful injuries. Two OF
his ribs were broken and he was badly
bruised.
While riveting u girder, one Of the
rivets popped out at the blow OF the
hammer and Thistle, in attempting to
dodge it, fell backward from the scat
fold, which was ten feet from the
ground. He was taken to st. James's
Hospital, where it was said he was not
seriously hurt. He was able to walk
TO the hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC
FRIGHTENS TRENTON FOLK,

TRENTON, Jan. IA scarlet fever
epidemic Is raging in this city, n as
a result the local Board of Health has
issued all order providing for the re-
moval Of all suffering from h disease
to local hospitals. The health authori-
ties contend that the spread of the dis
ease is due to the neglect of parents
who allow scarlet fever patients to
mingle with other children.
Thirty new cases have been reported
during the past few days and physi-
clans fear a further spread.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
REV. JOHN. HEFFERNAN TO
BE NEW DOMINICAN PRIOR.
Memphis Priest Said to Be
Chosen for Position.

1t is understood that the Rev. Johi
H~effernan, of Memphis, Tenn, has been
selected to fill the vacancy of prior at
the Dominican priory. South Orange
avenue and South Eighth street, caused
by the retirement of the Very Rev.
Francis A. Gaffney. Father Gaffney
had been with the institution for sew
eral years but vas forced to give up
his duties on account of i'll health.
While Father Heffernan has not yet
accepted the call 1t is said that he will.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
GOTTLIEB HANLE, SIR.

Funeral services for Gottlieb Hanle,
sr., father of Inspector Gottlieb Hanle.
OF the Board of Works, who died at the
home of-his daughter in Paterson, aged
SO years. were held this afternoon from
the home of Charles Schott. 2S9 Orange
street Internent was in Paramount
Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
SORRY FOR IT'S .sERpENTs TONGUE.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Daily News
has a~pologizcd to William Watson, the
poet, for publishing the statement made
by Mr.. Watson's brother, Robinson
Watson. of Montreal. Canada. Robin
son Watson said the poet is insane; that
he lost his mental balance in 1892, when.
in dire poverty, he learned that a pen-
sion Of $1,000 q year had been granted
him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
CHILDREN, MATCHES, HREMEN.

A blaze which was quickly controlled
by flremen was caused by children play
ing with matches in rooms in the rear
of the butcher shop of Jacob karpo
WITT. 16 Boyd street. The loss was S26.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
Sc White Imp. French Batiste

Astonishing value, fine white French
:: !. !: !: !: !: ;: e: !: O.. q: !; =. !: : =. =: !: :: !: 8; !. =; g. J; !: :; :. : lyc
batiste; the sale for this quality batiste
exceeds any similar fabric; exceptionally
fine grade, exquisite weave, sheer me-
dunn weight, matches fine cmbroidcries,
Just the material for women,s and misses ~
dresses and ~shirtwaists; matchless value,
Al inches wide; new. clean, fresh from
the looms, purest white, rich, duh finish; 10.
actual regular price 35c a yard. and in
great demand, extraordinary special, at,
yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
SMOKING CARS.

Smoking cars on misunderstanding
cars in which the smoking OF tobacco
is permitted-arc doubtless necessary
for the convenience of the public. In
deed, they ought. perhaps, 10 be more
numerous or more capacious than they
are. since smokers invade the other cars.
Smoking cars OH the streets and In the
parks - meaning automobiles which
emit smoke and siench--arc inexcusahlc
nuisances which should he promptly
abated
The offence or such vehicles is pecul-
iarly fragrant. Al oil refinery or d soap
factory would be nuisance, but at
least IL would be confined to one spot,
from which persons could move away
or which rhey could avoid But the
sinking motor csr distributes its naus-
eous fumes widely throughout the city.
II pursues its victims aud leaves no
public thoroughfare exempt from its
abuses There is no getting away from
il. Some II orr streets literally reek
much of the time, and ut times It is
difficult to breathe freely and with
pleasure anywhere in close proximity
70 the main drives of Central Park
The nuisance Il as needless as Il is
offensive \ decent machine decentiy
used and cared for will not smoke. An
automobile which does commonly emit
smoke and stencil is defective in CON
strnction or is improperly used. In the
former case it should be ruled off the
public highways. In the latter case the
chauffeur should be disciplined until he
IS able and willing 20 run the ulrtor
properly Perhaps he does not care
how nue. the thing offends Others 81,
aznGCh rs he siTs where he is free from
its smoke AID smell Bur he should be
made 10 have regard for the comfort Of
others, eren il he has nor sense enough
70 realize that bis misuse Of il is III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
Re SPECIFIC.

Senator Cobb's Watertown speech
reads well. Its general sentiments ire
excellent. While he is an organization
man. he declares he has never been and
never will be subserYient TO any organi-
cation or boss, and cannot be Swerved
from the performance of his duty to the
state. The support he received came
unsolicited, lie says, and he is under 10
pledges or obligations TO those who elect
cd him. lie is "as much in sympathy
with the good purposes which" he be-
lieves, "actuated Governor Hughes and
Senator Root i'll the public service as
ANY other citizen OF the state" He
promises cooperation with the Governor
and the Senator.
But excellent as all this is i'll its gen
eral tone, the public, after reading IT,
knows no more about what 10 expect
from Senator Cobb than it did in the be-
ginning. How does the new Senate leader
stand upon the subject OF an inyestisa-
ton into legislative corruption SUCH as
is urged by Governor Hughes, Senator
Root and, according to common report,
President Taft? Not an int1mation OF
his attitude in respect TO this important
question is diyulged-
On the one hand, Senator Cobbs
speech contains promise to cooperate
with the Governor and the Senator. and,
on the other, a declaration of loyalty 10
the friends who elected him. If an
issue arises on the question of a political
housekeeping, as seems probable, be-
tween the Governor and the Senator and
the friends" where will Senator Cobb
be? Similarly i'll regard to direct nomina-
tions, where stands the new leader? The
Governor and the friends" have been
on opposite sides Of this question also.
These are the two most important topics
before the public to-day. If the new
leader had declared specifically in
dozen words what was his position even
on the former of these two questions
only, the state would have known where
to put u finger on him. But that is what
his long speech. with its excellent gen
eralities, does not enable anybody 10 do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14

seven BATTLES, and those for the seven
years more than thirty times those OF
The seven battles. Truly we might par
aphrase Milton TO the effect that peace.
100, hath her FATALITIES. no less deplored
than war.
The point for present consideration Is
mat II anything is 10 be done in this city
or elsewhere 70 ahate this yearly
slaughter IL needs to be done without
delay. If nothing is done we shall have
abundant lamentations and protests on
and after the Fourth, but they will not
avail FOR the undoins of the mischief
already done. What is ncetied is timely
prevention, applied SO far in advance as
I'd be equitable and effective. Before this
month OF March is ended some action
should be taken by some competent au-
thority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
TO STOP WATER WASTE.

Talk Of stopping water waste in this
city has familiar sound. Responsive
to the urgings Of The Tribune. various
municipal authorities years ago inresti-
gated the matter and found, as we had
declared, that large part Of the wator
supply was being lost through waste
or pilfering in number Of ways. Mains
were broken, service pipes were leaky,
faucets were out Of order, pipes which
should be metered we're unmetered,
meters were faulty; in some cases mains
bad been tapped surreptitiously. In such
ways it was estimated that from one
fourth TO one half Of the water which
came down from the Croton was lost,
Then proposal after proposal was made
for the correction of the evil, only TO
be discarded and dropped. Some re
forms were indeed effected, but in the
main the loss remained, ana remains TO-
day, unchecked.
The latest proposal has q somewhat
though 1t does not by any means 90 80
the root of the matter, while it does i'll
yolve considerable expense. 1t is 10
the effect that there shall be erected
and equipped two large testing and re
pair stations, in which all the water
meters Of the city shall be overhauled,
il necessary. and be made to register ac-
curately the amount Of flow. These
establishments would cost 100000, but
that sum, we are assured, would be re-
paid 10 the city IN two years from the
savings effected i'll the use of water and
from the increase &C revenue from its
use. Such might be the case. If SO, that
fact is Il striking indication Of the mag
nitude Of the leakage and of the urgent
need OF correction. For the loss through
defective meters is unquestionably only
4 fraction Of the whole loss, and if It
amounts TO $4,000 a year, what must
the entire loss be. through that and
other channels
1t is doubtless impossible To stop all
leakage, but that is no reason why
earnest and persistent efforts should not
be made 10 stop as much Of ii as pos
sible. 1t is probable that one-iialf Of the
present waste, which means from one
eighth TO one-four;h of the whole sup
ply, could be prevented by the applica-
ton Of simple business methods. Meters
should, OF course, be made TO register
accurately. and should be used more
generally than they are Plumbing needs
10 be inspected and 10 be kept up TO an
approved standard Of integrity Pipes
and mains need relayinG. especially
those which. because pf original frailty
or Of impairment through rust or cleo
-aroIysis. are unable Vi withstand the in
cNeased pressure o. recent years There
is no doubt of me need Of these things,
or that the doing Of them would be in
. high degree and il more than one
respect profitable To the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
FOR THE CARNlvoROus.

To the Editor o; The Tribune
sir; 80 long az unfavorable and unspit-
able eating goes on ailment, sickness ana
disease are certain 20 appear The mixed
diets Of heavy. fatty. pasty, wet foods
many OF them laboratory products causa
diseases mild. malignant ana mortal
As each one is mainly dependent on SOMA
one else for his cooking. and as good cooks
are rare and uncertain. what Is to h., ,1orAo
That the kitchen is unpopular vy,,h
women is because OF . faulty system, ar
cooking and serving. The time. troubla
and labor spent on "a single meal and ,b.
drudgery afterward are out OF all pronor-
tion TO The value OF the meal. Cookins,
schools and teachers Of cooking teach =
complicated dietary, psyplexing and ardu.
Gus and not always wholesome
now system Of table foods, more s,nni.
ana more wholesome. Is the solutlon 10 an
old problem. BY System Of simpls We,
nne cooking the kitchen may become =. lah-
osatoFy OF agreeable ana entertaining ex-
psr!ences.
The less animal scoa the Bette. Trrtu
peop!7 :ea!igs their mistake and inclina "a
ne!a' garden and orchard foods. human
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
VIEW OF A SouTHERNER.
he Editor OF The Tribune.

70 the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: There have appeared In Your col
unns several communications regarding the
placing OF the Lee statue in the Hall Of
Fame al Washington. several of these
writers claim that If this were done II
would have . tendency TO reopen old war
wounds and cause sectional feeling to AGAIN
burst ints fame.
Such result would not accruc-no- could
ii even be expected 10 accrue--if this statue
is allowed 10 be placed in the national ha {,
quietly and without obstruction \ general
discussion CT the merits and the dement's
OF allowing the statue 10 lie placed ueccs-
sariiy causes the result which is most err
nest!y sought to be avoided--namoly, the
rousinS Of sectional feeling
The South to-day Is supposed to he -
much part Of the Union as the North or
the west. Why shouldn't the Southern
States unite in saying that the statue OF
General Grant President Lincoln or any
other Northern hero shall not be permitted
In the national Hall OF Fame? 1t the ac-
tten of those men who oppose the statue
Is TO be taken rs q justification Of su,i =
course. then the Southern states. If tbav
we're so foolish as to take an action Of This
nature, would have as their criterion taa
very men who disclaim all desire for any
thing but Peaceabla Union OF all the
staies.
Would the Southern states 10 condemned?
Ies. Should the Northern objectors be con-
demned for opposing the Lee statue? Yes.
Are they" Not TO tho extent that they
should. Why? a correct answer 10 these
questions would enbody what might Justly
be termed tho scientific cause az tho So
called War Of the Rebellion.
O. n. MORRISSETT.
Lynchburg, Va, March II, 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
LEAVES FIVE POINTS HOUSE.
Superintendent William C. Mckee Co
ing to Similar Work in Pittsburg.

William c. Mckee. who has been super
intendeat of the Five Points House of In
dustry for ten years, has rendered his res
isration to accept 4 place in similar work
in Pittsbuvg. Hc viii assume his new
duties about April I.
Mr.. AcKee's resignation was announced
at the annual meeting yesterday, when the
following officers were elected for the eusu-
ing year: William Church Osborn, presi-
dent; Hugh y. Camp. jr., secretary. and
William II. Wheelock. treasurer. The
treasurer's report showed that during the
year s44.:7o 45 was spent in the various
branches CT charitable work carried Oh by
the institution.
The annual report OF the superintendent
showed the progress the institution las
made in the last ten years, changing IN ac-
cordanco with modern methods from the
congresatc 10 the cottage type OF institu-
ton, the children now enjoying the ad-
vantases OF country life. This was accom-
plished largely by cooperation With the
Children's Aid Society, the use Of the
Martha Home, at OsSining. and d portion
of the Brace Farm School, at WaihalIa.
The children learn domestic service, have
manual and industrial training, and study
and work Al gardening and poultry raising.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
THE BLOrDY FOJRTE.

We have frequently condemned The
brutal and destructive character OF our
Fourth Of July oelebrations-if. in
deed, the burning Of bad pow der in toy
pistols and firecracIlers and similar de
vices can prop erly be called celebration
Hnd have urged for the sake OF humanity
thar Il mere rational and decent method
~ COMMUNICATING the day should be
adopted and required by law Various
communities have taken more or less eff
feetiNe steps in that direction aud there
has been much talk Of New York's doing
ibe same. As Yet, however, there is no
positive assurance that The metropolis
viii not this wear again Re subjected 10
the usual noise, hurnipgs maimings aud
death
The ma Gn.tude of our national orgy on
Independence Day may be strikiIgly es-
tn.ated through & comparison If its re-
suits With these Of some If the battles 10
which il pays historic tribute Such i
comparison j. effectively made in the
current number If The Forum by Mrs.
Rice. who has done much 10 abate our
perennial plague If needless noise. She
compares thc yearly casualty Isis Of
Fourth q July celebrations for the last
seven years, ~ compiled by The Journal
az tie American Medical Association
WiIh those al ee1en Important battles Of
The Revolution. as recorded in Bancroft's
History Of the United States, 10 Wit,
Lexington. Bunker Hi Fort Nioultrie,
White Plains. Tort Washington. Mon
mouth and the Gowpens The aggregate
u losses IL killed and wounded III the
segea Latties Ma cnly lll9, while that
"a The seven fourth II July ccanMemora-
t.cns vas 24,612 Thus the Fourth Of
yuly losses II each year are more than
-four times as numerous rs these IF al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14

accepted trade baroneters, as, for IN
stance. bank clearings and railroad earn
inss. lii the last week the volume of
payments through clearing houses
showed an increase as compared with
the same time year ago of % per cent,
while railroads reported for the last
week in February q total gain OF more
than IS per cent.
A better sentiment prevails in business
and financial circles. in spite of labor
strikes and threats of an extension of the
movement, In the drygoods market and
general textile trade more or less irreg-
ularity is shown, but as rule improve
nlent over recent weeks.is reported. In
the primary cotton goods market, while
prices are unsatisfactory to buyers, there
is no indication Of concessions by manu-
facturers, who have a strong argument
for their stand in the high cost of pro-
duction. Speculation in cotton futures is
moderately heavy, with strength iii prices
fer present crop months, corner in the
May option being predicted by some OBJ
servers. Spot markets are firm, though
among the mills serving to influence the
markets for raw cotton to & greater eX-
tent than was generally expected. Many
conservative persons in the trade believe
that in spite OF the small crop OF 1909
supplies will be ample for the rest Of the
season. Wheat options have advanced
in response to further exaggerated re-
ports of damage TO the winter WHEAT
crop, and cash prices are strong, not
witnstandins increasing receipts, which
last week added $4,000 bushels to stocks
on hand at Minneapolis. Business in
wheat -four is restricted to q hand-to-
mouth basis, owing TO the uncertainty
over the course of prices.
Reports from the steel trade are dis
tinctly encouraging, showing an increase
in the demand in all departments of the
market with especial Improvement III
the inquiry from the railroads and equip
nlent companies. So far In the current
month new orders received by the United
States Steel Corporation have been in
excess Of the capacity of its mills and
have aggregated 10000 tons day. Fig
ures OF pig iron output show that produc
ton Is running at an unprecedented rate,
and it is not unlikely that there will have
to be some curtailment or an enormous in
crease in the demand if prices are TO be
maintained at prevailing levels, which
are well under the best of 1909 The
steel mills are now operating on 2, nor
NAL basis, but pig iron production is in
excess Of consumption. Copper prices
are stronger and the inquiry from man
ufacturers using the. metal is heavier
Although stocks Of copper on hand show
an increase for February, there has been
an actual decrease in the American sur
plus since January of more than $4
100000 pounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-14
REORGA SIZApIOE NEEDED.


The same reasons which led The 1rib-
une TO oppose Senator Aids in the first
instance and Senator Cobb in the second
as Republican spokesman In the State
Senate convince us that the party can
not enter the next campaign with Mr..
Timothy l.. Woodruff as its state chair
man. The necessity for this conclusion
transcends personalities, involves more
fundamental considerations than eff
cheney of management and touches even
the good faith Of the party with. the
public
The party cannot present two faces to
the voters. It cannot claim Governor
Hughes as the exponent Of its purposes,
the embodiment of it's spirit and its
chief asset" and pride and at the same
time put itself under the management Of
mated by vastly different purposes and
who have consistently dppe their utmost
to thwart the Governor.
This fact is so patent that It should
be as apparent TO Mr.. Woodruff himself
as it is to all those who are watching
with anxiety the course that he and his
friends are following. The more honest
the state chairman Is III his beliefs and
the more steadfast he is In his position
the more unwilling he should be 10 lead
q party thoroughly out of sympathy with
his attitude. And whether or not he per-
ceires the absurdity, the dangerous folly,
Of the party's going before the public as
the party of Hughes with an anti Hughes
chairman, the rest Of the party certainly
does