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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-26
FOR Merit SYSTEM
Illinois Charities Conference
Declares in Favor of Civil
Service Law.
COMMEND PROGRESS MADE
of System by the Next
Legislature Demanded-Offi
GERS Are Elected.

Galesburg, Ill, Oct. 26.-The Illi-
nois state conference of charities and
corrections yesterday unanimously
went on record for the extension of
civil service and the establishment
of several additional institutions.
The civil service recommendation
as contained in the report of the
committee on resolutions declares
the spOils system still exists in a
large part of the state and that appli'
cation of the merit system to the
charities service of the state has
given new proof of the worth of the
system.
1t is recommended that the next
general assembly pass a cOmprehen-
sive civil service law applicable to all
administrative branches of the state
government, including penal and re-
formatory institutions.
To this end the voters of Illinois
are advised to vote yes on this
proposition at the November election.
See Improvement in Results.
The resolutions recognize the new
charities system Of Illinois as a dis
tinCt improvement, and assert the law
should be given a full and unham-
pered trial. The doing away with
politics in the two central boards and
the making the terms of members
dependent on good behavior are rec
Ommended.
The governor, responsible school
boards, and general assembly are
urged to adopt the program mapped
penitentiaries and the reformatory
under the control of the administra-
tive board.
The recommendations include eX-
tension of the merit and efficiency
system to all employees of charitable,
penal and correctional institutions,
the enactment Of an adult probation
law, an increase in the number of
parole agents, and the transfer of the
Cook county hospital for the insane
to the state.
The creation of a new hospital and
the establishment of a true psyche
pathic hospital in Chicago are advo-
Gated.
For Board of Guardians.
The enactment of a law establish |
ing a state board of children's guar |
dians is advanced and the tax COM |
mission is urged to report construc- |
tive and progressive proposals for |
legislation adapted to increase the
revenues of the state and to promote |
the ends of justice and honesty.
Sherman c. Kingsley of Chicago |
was elected president of the confer
ence; Mrs. r. McAuley of Normal, |
first vice president; w. z. Simonds |
of Galesburg, second vice president,
and A. L. Bowan of Springfield, sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-26

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The airship circled above the military
camp some time before landing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
CALDWELL AND r O


Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Gosman, OF
Sunset avenue. Verona, left yesterday
for a ten days trip to Washington,
D.. C.
Charles Falk, of Cedar Grove Centre,
is visiting friends in Messina, N. Y.
Donald Good. of Hackettstown, who
has been visiting Kenneth Backus, OF
Bloomfield avenue. Caldwell, has re.
turned home.
The Caldwell Branch of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
held a smoker in Hasler's Hall last
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin e. Hedden and
Miss Mary v. Lindsey, of Verona, left
yesterday for st. Petersburg, Fla.
where they will spend the remainder OF
the winter. AT that resort are also Mr.
n Mrs. George Gould, of Cedar
Grove; Mr.. and Mrs. Milton H. Can
field, of Lane avenue. West Caldwell
and Mr.. and Mrs. Morris b. Lindsey
of Bloomfield avenue, Caldwell.
The Mems Club of the Verona Con-
gregational Church met last night, ano
eight new members were added. The
club Is a social organization, and nov
number forty-six members.
The Verona Borough Council will
meet tomorrow night at the Council
rooms at s o'clock.
The Borough Improvement Associa.
ton Of Caldwell met yesterday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. Isaac Frank.
lin Mead, of Gould place. The reports
of the various committees showed the
organization to be in a thriving con
dttion. The ways and means commit.
tee reported a benefit whist to be held
at the home of Mrs. Wilfred f. Max.
we'll, of Academy road, February 2. AT
assembly dance for the latter part o.
February and the annual banquet a
the hall. March is.
Mrs. ottoman Block, of Arlington
avenue. Caldwell, will entertain the
Card Club tomorrow afternoon at
O'CLOCK.
Mrs. Calvin G. Van Gordon and Mis-.
Mabel Van Gordon, of Hanford place
Caldwell. are visiting friends in New,
ark.
Otto Ludwig. of Boston, is stoppint
in Caldwell for two weeks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
TALKS ON INCOME
TAX AT DINNER
IN EAST ORANGE
Former Congressman LATE Pence
FavOrs Passage of
Measure.

LATE Pence, former Congressman
from Colorado, spoke pom the income
tax last night before the Mems
Club, of Ampere, in the Church
of the Disciples of Christ, East Orange.
lone organization after another mas
taken up this question throughout the
country" said the speaker, 'and SC
thoroughly has It been agitated that II
will be the paramount issue at the
elections this fall. The majority CT
those to be elected to both houses will
be called upon to vote upon the amend
ment of the constitution on this ques
ton.
THE income tax agitation began In
1888 by editorials In the New York
World by Joseph Pulitzer, n for
many years he alone sustained 1t be-
fore a party adopted 1t in their plat
form. Upon that platform the Demo-
cratic party won In Virginia, inc sub
s%equently the law was soon tested. OF
the eight judges present at the hearing
four voted for the amendment and four
against 1t. A %rehearing was held and
n judge reversed his former decision
and the law fell. Why he did so was
not explained and never has been.
president Taft, after expressing him.
self favorable to the income tax, held
a conference with his cabinet and de-
cided that the time had come to change
the constitution, and then a remarkable
thing occurred. The Senate, which has
q large Republican majority, unani-
mously voted for the resolution, and In
the House every member, with the ex-
ception of fourteen, voted In its favor.
So IL was passed on to the States.
Everything went we'll until the dis
astrous attack by Governor Hughes
that the present resolution could be so
worded that indirectly 1t would affect
its instrumentality, and 1 am sorry
Governor Hughes has brought forth
objections when the country seemed
unanimously in favor Of the change.
Governor Hughes said tina the value
In the market of State and municipali-
ties would be affected. To my mind he
a fastened the cheapest scarecrow
n rag baby any ia has ever fas-
tened upon the people of this country.
Il can see but one danger, and that
is IL 1t falls into ship subsidy and ship
yard construction. l am going to sup
port the party that follows the Pitts
party that Is"
Over ITO were seated at the banquet,
which was cooked and served by the
women of the church. E. l.. Gantz,
president of the club, was toastmaster,
and Grant c. Tullar, of East Orange,
the well-known musician and COM
poser, entertained with poems and after
dinner stories.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
ARLINGTON GIRL AND
ORANGE NAN Welded,

A wedding that attracted much at
tention in Arlington yesterday was
that of Miss Lillian Myrtle johnson,
OF 4 Pin street, and william Franklin
Rae, of Park avenue. Orange. The
bride has been a singer in the choir
of the First Presbyterian Church,
Arlington. and the former pastor of
that ,hurch, the Rev. John Hutchinson.
performed the ceremony at the brides
home at 3:15 o'clock. Only the imme-
date friends of the couple were pres-
ent. Miss Cora Metz was bridesmaid
and Harold Johnson, a brother of the
bride, attended the groom. The bride
was attired in a beautiful robe OF
cream-colored wolfe, wore a wreath Of
orange blossoms and carried a bouquet
of white roses. After receiving the
congratulations of friends the couple
left for Atlantic City, where they will
remain until Saturday, when they will
start for California to- spend their
honeymoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
GL.EN RIDGE,
B%ELLEvILLE
AND NUTLEY
ATTENDANCE AT
.KEARNY FIREMEN'S EUCHRE.

A hundred n fifteen persons were
present at the Joint euchre party and
reception given last night by Kearny
Truck Company No. 8 and Kearny
Hose Company No. 3 In the frehouse
in Midland avenue. Arlington. Here
tofore the companies. though occupy
ing the same house. have held their
social affairs separately, but after last
nights success 1t is said that joint
affairs will be the rule in the future.
The first prize. a half ton of coal.
was won by Benjamin F. Marsh, but
for the second prize Mrs. William
Breeze n Knowlton. Pierce got tied.
She took a box of cigars and he con
tented himself with a bronze clock.
All told, a score of prizes were allotted.
Dancing and refreshments followed.
The committee in charge consisted of
s. f. Westlake, William Breeze. John
Carlson, George l.. Wood, William
Schlawitz. AL. Blizzard, Fred Otto, Ar
thur Stewart. John Sperry. Earle King
and Assistant Fire Chief William
Barry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
HANDCUFF EXPERT AT
MODEL THEATRE, ORANGE

Ganss. the celebrated handcuff ex-
pert, began a three days engagement
at the Model Theatre, Orange, today,
and Is sure to attract large crowds with
his novel exhibition. Ganss, who has
travelled through Europe and this coun-
try, allows himself to be handcuffed In
every n conceivable and is able
to release himself with ease. Getting
out of steel cages, boxes and trunks
securely tied, is also accomplished by
the expert and he will allow himself
to be manacled and guarantees to get
free.
Before his engagement ends he will
probably allow. the Orange police to
lock him up in a cage and he will try
to get u In quick time. There are
also several good vaudeville numbers
on the bill besides a series of new nov
ing pictures. On Monday Dalvine, the
great hypnotist, will begin an engage
ment at the theatre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
HARRISON GIRL AND
LIFE-SAVER Welded

Miss Maize Peter. daughter Of Mrs,
Sarah Peter, Of 1913 Warren street,
Harrison, and William Mcdonald, OF
brooklyn, a member OF the South
Beach Life-saving Corps, were married
yesterday afternoon at the rectory OF
the Church of the Holy Cross. Harri-
son. The Rev. Maurice p. O'Connor,
rector of the church, performed the
ceremony. Miss Agnes Reid. OF Har-
rison. was bridesmaid, and William
Miller. of Newark, acted as best man.
The bride wore a gown of blue MESA
line satin, and the bridesmaid one OF
blue silk. After the wedding ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the home
OF the brides mother, where a supper
was enjoyed. About fifty friends en-
joyed the repast.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
ITALIAN AND POLE
SETTLE DIFFERENCES.

An Italian. whose name was given
as g Petroluso, and a Pole, whose
name was given as Stanislaus Chiep-
WIKI, were arrested yesterday after
noon by Patrolman Vreeland In Kearny
LOT nghting In the streets. When ar
raigned last night before Recorder
James +. Kelly the two had a Ions
ale OF woe to tell. The Italian claimed
ina he had only intended to punish
the Pole for striking a boy. But IL
developed that when he sought to
avenge the injury done the lad a num-
per or men made a rush for him in
order to save the Pole, and while try.
ing to escape IN the excitement he left
behind him on the ground AN oyercoat
containing $40 and a couple of bottles.
all OF which, he claimed, the Pole an
propriated. Neither would press 4
complaint before the recorder. having
been advised by friends to drop the
case; and with a warning from the
court to settle their difficulties here-
after In a nice. amiable way, and as
sured by h Pole that he would re-
turn the missing coat to its owner. the
couple with a troop of sympathizers
left the court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
KEARNY-ARLINGTON
Ward-Huhn wedding.

Ward-Huhn Wedding.
Stephen E. Ward, a former resident
of Kearny, now of East Orange, and
Miss Louise HUM, of Monmouth juno
ton, were married yesterday by the
Rev. William j.. Tilley. rector OF Christ
Episcopal Church, Harrison. The cere-
mony was performed at the clergy
mans home. 511 Davis avenue, Harri-
son. Miss Katherine Duffy and James
L.. Smith were the witnesses.
William Kistner, q schoolboy, who
resides at 333 Warren street, Harrison,
was arrested last night by Truant
Officer william Taft, of Harrison, for
being a truant. Police Justice Joseph
M. Branegan today committed the
%youngster to the Juvenile Court.
Announcement is made of the coming
marriage of Miss Genevieve Mac
Arthur. of Kearny, to Walter H. Cor
nish. of Newark. January 90 is the
date set for the ceremony.
George X. Fine, of Pavonia avenue,
Arlington. Is Ill with pneumonia. He
is a prominent member OF vigilant
Council. Jr. o. U. A. M.
The Kearney Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION will meet tonight at 1862 Mid
land avenue Arlington, and issue a
new series of stock.
Mrs. John Hutchison, wife of the
former pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, Arlington, and who Is presi-
dent of the Newark Home Missionary
Society, mad al address yesterday
afternoon at the celebration OF the
second anniversary Of the Clinton Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church, Newark.
Kearny Council No. 402, knights of
Columbus. is arranging for its eleventh
anniversary celebration at Orator Hall.
this city, next Thursday night. The
nominal admission charge will cover
refreshments, wardrobe, etc. The COM
mittee in charge of the affair consists
OF Hugh O'Neil, chairman; ]. F.
NOLAN, secretary and treasurer: Joseph
Campion. Cornelius J. Lynch and David
F. ,Riordan. IA,
A rehearsal will be held at the First
Presbyterian Chapel, Arlington. of the
Arlington Choral Society, to be con-
Quoted by Director Pearsall. for the
concert to be given two months hence.
st. Stephens Branch, Ladies' Catho-
lie Benevolent Legion, will meet to-
morrow evening In the parochial school
hall, Arlington.
After three weeks Illness Patrol
man Peter Vreeland, of Kearny, re-
turned to police duty today. and Pa
trolman Charles Sheperd, after several
days illness, is again ION the job"
An important meeting OF the Third
Ward Republican Club. OF Kearny. is
scheduled for tonight at Quincy Hall.
Arlington.
Mrs. Brigadier Bovill discoursed last
night OF Gods Calf at a meeting
OF the Young Peoples League in Sal
walton Army hall. 425 Elm street.
Arlington. The speaker is a prominent
S. A. worker, having charge of the
army rescue work in the Eastern
States.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
EAST ORANGE JUDGE
DECLINES TO TRY CASE.

Judge Worrall II. Mountain, who pre-
sides at the East Orange District Court.
refused today to hear the suit started
by e. II. Senior & Co. undertakers of
Newark, against James Z. Churchman,
a negro undertaken of Orange. for 800
on a promissory note, alleged to have
been indorsed by Churchman, as he
said he was counsel for Churchman and
would not desire to decide the case,
after the defendant had said he was not
sure 1t was his signature on the note.
The case will be tried in the First Dis
trict Court. of Newark. The note was
given by an Elizabeth Brown and the
amount was for sS4. The suit is for this
amount and interest and cost.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
MILLBURN,
I~RvINGT0N
AND HILTON
GIRLS DEFEAT MEN IN
DEBATE IN EAST ORANGE.
Convince Hearers That Women
Should Be Allowed to Vote.

For the second time the debating
team of the Sodality Society connected
with Our Lady Help of Christians
Church. East Orange, last night de-
feated the debating team of the Holy
Name Society on the question OF
whether women should be given the
privilege of voting. Some of the papers
were exceptionally good. The hall was
filled.
The girls team had as representa-
tives Miss Sadie Hector, Miss Nellie
Brady, Miss Mary McArdle and Miss
Margaret O'Connor. The mems team
was composed OF James Neville.
Thomas Holey. jr, Benjamin Walters
and Peter Boyle.
The Rev. John p. C%allaghan was
judge and had no hesitancy in declar-
ing the girls winners. Dancing fol-
lowed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
EAST NEWARK MAN MUST
PROVIDE FOR HIS FAMILY

Because he failed to provide for the
support Of his wife and family, Owen
Martin, a resident Of East Newark, was
taken into custody by the police of
that borough yesterday afternoon. Last
night Recorder Edward Fitzgerald de-
cided to place Martin under $3.50 bonds
to provide for his wife's and family's
support. Up until an early hour this
Afternoon the pond had not been fur
nished. II the amount is not forth
coming by tonight Martin may be sent
to the Hudson County P~enitentiary for
a year and a day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
H%ARRISON-E. NEWARK.

Tony Ciccone and Arthur Smith, both
Of Newark. were arrested by Special
Officer John Clark, of Harrison, yes
terday for throwing snowballs at en-
ployees of the General Electric Com
pany. Harrison. They each paid a fine
of IS in the Harrison Police Court to-
day.
Former Assemblyman Michael J.
Bruder, of Harrison. left today for a
vacation, to be spent In North Caro-
lima. +.
The newly elected officers Of the
Wolfe Tone Club, of Harrison. will be
installed at a meeting to be held at
Rentschler's Hall, Harrison, tonight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
VERY

This Polar controversy has stirred
III a OF of trouble
That's what It has" assented Uncle
Goshall Hemlock. why, some of these
plunkviile people are now demanding
affidavits on a story that 1 have been
telling fer the last thirty years."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
BAIL OF M. M. FORREST
INCREASED TO $4,000

The bail Of Michael M. Forrest. of
East Orange, arrested Saturday on an
indictment over four years old, was
yesterday Increased from $500 to $685.
900 by Judge O'Sullivan In the Court
Of General Sessions, New York, on the
statement of Assistant District Attor-
ney Perkins that Forrest was accused
of additional larcencies a%ggregating
more than $3.50, 900. Forrest not hay-
ing bail for $4,000 with him, went back
to the Tombs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20

Pool Tournament Ends.

FOWL IouFuumcnt Esu04s
The pool tournament at the pariors
Of Lawrence Reedy. westheid venue,
Springfield. has closed. Frank Meeker
won the first prize, Louis Thompkins,
second prize, and Lloyd II. Reeser re-
ceived the BOBBY prize.
The young people OF the Springfield
Christian Endeavor Society had a
~sleighride last night to the home OF
Miss Hannah wahl, at Berkeley
Heights. There were about twenty on
the ride.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Neuman. OF
Morris venue Springfield. are III.
The Owiark Club OF the Springfield
High School has elected the following
officers. President. Charles Walton, 1r.
vice-president. Miss Mary Ferguson;
secretary. Miss Emma Reyle; treas
urer. William Flemer. jr.: program
committee. Miss Hazel Smith. Miss
Ethel Denman. Miss Bessie Wetzel and
Miss Harriet Henderson.
The special services In the Miilburn
Baptist Church will be continued to.
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
Theodore zierrer in runaway.

Theodore ziegler, of Roosevelt street,
had a runaway yesterday which re-
suited in a wrecked sleigh. Ziegler.
who WINS a spirited horse, was driving
on Washington avenue, when the
animal was frightened by a cat rum
ming across the roadway and bolted.
Near Kingsland street the horse struck
a drift into which Ziegler was thrown.
The horse, which continued its flight.
was caught in Delawanna with only
the shafts of the sleigh left.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
NUTLEY.
Change in Mail Service.

Change In Mall Service.
A change in the Nutley mail service
took effect yesterday when the mail
for Newark. which was forwarded at
11:35 o'clock in the morning. and for
Paterson at 1925 o'clock were discon-
tinued. This will give Nutley only
three mails to Newark daily on week
days, instead of four.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
SOUTH ORANGE.
A.h-K.ne wedding Today.

The wedding of Miss Alice Catherine
Kane, of Short Hills, and William M.
Ash, of Valley street, South Orange,
will be performed in st. Rose of Lima's
Church, Short Hills, at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon by the Rev. James T. Brown,
rector. Miss Mary Kane will be her
sisters maid Of honor, and James Ash.
brother Of the bridegroom, will be best
man.. The couple will go on a honey
moon trip, and upon their return will
make their home at 121 Terrell street,
South Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-20
MONTCLAIR.


Farewell Reception 10 Miss MacIiwninc.
Miss Nanny MacIlwaine, of Belfast,
Ireland. who, is visiting friends in this
country, was given a farewell party
last night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Y. Quinn, of Valley road.
About seventy-five young people were
present. There were games, singing
and music. A feature Of the affair
was the giving of several selections on
the bagpipes by Miss MacIlwaine. The
latter, who left tor Baltimore, Md,
this morning to visit a brother, was
accompanied to the train by a party
of young women.