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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-19
!. HORT WEIGHT
COAL DELIVERY
STARTS INQUIRY
Investigation Shows Order for
Board of Education Is 500
Pounds Light.

An apparent shortage of eight hun
load of coal, purchased by the Board
OF Education and designed for the
Lawrence Street School, was found
when the load was weighed on the
eity's scales at the City Hall annex
today. The coal was shipped by the
Lehigh -Wiikesbarre Coal Company at
the order OF Connolly & Co.
On other occasions IL has been sus-
pected that the city has received short
weight on coal orders. so today the
wagon was put on the scales. In order
to make sure that justice is done the
wagon was weighed when full and
|empty, and with and without the
horses attached. The scales showed
that on the two and haf tons there
was a shortage of 500 pounds. Two
loads of $500 pounds each were sent.
the first showing the shortage, while
the second came up to specifications.
Neither Connolly nor the Lehigh Com
pany is under contract with the city
When bids are submitted the prices are
all alike, SO there is no choice betw cen
the companies. To protect itself
against strikes or delays. however, the
Board of Education makes contracts
with q number Of the companies, diVid
ing so per cent. OF the entire order
among them. The other 90 per cent IS
distributed among dealers Of the city.
Connolly is one Of those who has not
a cOutrHct The order WIS given 10 him
and he hired wagons which Went to the
Lehlgh yards and loaded. The Con
nelly Company was given ticket for
the load. as was the Board Of Eduea-
ton, the actual weighing not being in
the formers hands at all
When it was discovered that there
was an apparent discrepancy between
the weight as ordered and that deliv-
cred John Fl. Sullivan, city sealer Of
weights and measures, was summoned
to look at the scales. which were scaled
less than three days ago. He declared
them TO be correct.
When asked about the matter Mr..
Connolly said that he knew nothing
OF the weight OF the coal, but proposed
to find out II there was q. shortage
The weigher for the Lehigh Company
declared that when the coal left his
any loss must have occurred between
the yard ana the city Hall.
Should II be found that there was
short weight On the load the offender
Is liable TO a fine OF $50. The matter
win be brought before the board CONF
mittee on supplies.
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A scene ensued. The alleged Mrs
Prayer declared she was the only Mrs
Prayer All the b Art-burning and re
sentiment of years against the woman
whom she declares had stolen her hus-
band famed up in Mrs. Prayer, OF
Newark, and crystallized her resolve to
bring Prayer to account.
Mrs. Prayer secured a warrant, alleg-
ing non-support and yesterday after
the hearing Prosecutors Detective Slut
sky arrested Prayer. The prisoner was
committed to the Tombs to. await extra
dition. He will be arraigned in Newark
and his abandoned wife will appear
against him If the facts seem to war
rant it a charge of bigamy may be
made against him.
The five children with Mrs. Prayer in
Newark are Lea 90; Bernard. %: Anna
II: Ida, Is, and Pauline. years old.
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HOPE LINGERS IN HEARTS OF
NINA CREWS WIVES AND KIN.
Relatives Refuse to Believe That
Ill=Fated Tug Is Lost.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Hope OF
again seeing their loved ones, who in
the service of the country left Norfolk
February in the little United States
navy tug Nina, bound to Boston, whicn
has been missing. i'll fingers. in the
hearts of the parents, wives and kin,
even though the officials of the United
States navy have. given up the vessel
as lost.
81 have not given up hope of seeing
my boy again. as / believe the Nina
has been driven farther out into the
ocean, said Mrs. N. l.. Fowler, mother
of Clarence e., Fowler. chief boat
swain's mate of the Nina at her home
here today His wife is still at Norfolk
awaiting his return. but my other son
expects to go there shortly and bring
her to Washington"
: Boatswain Croghan's father, who
lives here, says he will never give up
hoi Of seeing his son again.
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GOVERNMENTS FORCES WIN
BATTLE NEAR MANAGUA.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. Ia
The telegraph operator with the gov
ernment army notified General Toledo
today that the fighting at st. Vicente
ceased at . o'clock yesterday afternoon
when the insurgents retired in the
direction Of Santo Tomas. This is ac-
cepted here as meating a government
victory, but no word has been received
from General Vasquez.
United States Consul Olivares. who
has returned from MatagaIpa, estimates
the casualties during the recent lighting
there at Il killed and 70 wounded. The
-combatants were not harmed, al
though nearly every house was struck
by Maxim shots. The owners are pre-
pairing claims Of several hundred dol
lars each. The loss to Americans is
chiefly In the matter Of cattle and
horses killed. or requisltioned.
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s5o.oo to caligornln.

Arizona, New Mexico. Mexico. I9uris
sleeper without change. berth 5000
WREiinEtpr sEuusgt Asv&s sp24sc
chsssnus St. yistssaelDA!s.--4AaE
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FIGHT WILL LIKELY GO TO
CALIFORNIA, SAYS RICHARD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 49,
quite likely the fight between Jeffries
and Johnson will come to California;"
said Tex Richard. the promoter. on ar
riving in this city early today from
Ely New
II will not make a positive state
rnent" he continued, but it looks fa-
vorable."
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THIRD DEGREE
FAILS TO SHAKE
WILLIAM WILLIAM SSEYLER
Man Accused of Killing Jane
Adams BaIks Police Efforts
to Trap Him.

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb 19.--After
subjecting the prisoner throughout tn
night to the trying ordeal OF the third
sgree," the1 police authorities of this
CITY admitted today that William Sey-
ler.s accused of cass,ng the death Of
Jane Adams. whose body was wasned
up on the beach last Sunday. had ad-
mited nothing to them that would In
criminate him AT the same time 1t was
announced that the police are not
through with him and that he will have
to undergo all the known methods with
:swt ating' system.
Chief of Detectives Whalen said.
however. that as a result of last nights
examination Seyler told them some
facts that they wanted to know, but
the captain made IT plain that the mys
terry surrounding the girls death is still
unsolved.
The inquest in the case will be held
either Monday or Wednesday In the
meantime SeYler will be confronted by
some of the girls clothing. and Alice
Adams, James younger sister, who was
with Seyler and Jane on the ocean pier
the night the girl disappeared will be
brought into Seyler's presence.
Police Question W1fe.
Seyler's wife has also been subjected
to close questioning. She was examined
particularly as 10 her married life. A
wife cannot be compelled to TESTIFY
against her husband. but If Mrs. Seyler
had told the police that she had not
been married to the prisoner. she would
have been called as witness to tell
what occurred after Seyler returned
home on the night he visited the pier
with Jane Adams. Mrs. Seyler how
ever, Indignantly denied s''eged reports
that she was not Seyler's legal wife.
Mrs. Seyler called at the police sta
tion last night to see her husband, but
she was not permitted to talk to him.
Seyler heard her voice and called out
to the captain of detectives to let her
come to his cell.
"This is a shame" he shouted my
children were sick hen | went away
and / want to know about them"
1t was learned today that there is a
difference Of opinion among the au-
thorities whether the death of Jane
Adams was accidental, suicide or mur-
der. While the coroner did not say so.
the impression was gained after talk
with him that he does not believe the
sir, was i.lu. eSn,er w,,,,c, ,,o,,,sos.
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tne ii1tie pa.ly, 30 .,lds ene poiise nslu l'
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Hustler Ash Sifters.
AiaelsseE $ pcgrnlua Co., 1as EroYd szs~Adsa
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MONDAY COURT CALLS.

Mondays call in tbe Circuit Court
before Judge AdaIns Is: Noz 2s2. $50,
2sza. 2s2. ~. ~. "a, aGs. zsss,ala 2zga
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

Muslin Dress.-This dainty dress 10
In white spotted muslin worn over
pale blue crepe-de-soie. An Overskirt
Is made of the muslin gathered to q
belt Of the crepe, and cut with points
at the back and sides; muslin en-
brOidery edges the overskirt; the
bodice Is also trimmed with this, and
has a deep frill Of lace gathered to a
tucked collar of crepe; the cuffs are
also of crepe.
Straw hat Of pale blue trimmed with
pink roses.
Materials required: Az yards mus
lin AZ inches wide, 6 yards insertion.
s yards crepe-de-soie, 1 yard lace.
Visiting DRESS. - Amethyst crepe
meteor ia chosen for this smart dress;
the princess part Is cut with rather
short kimono sleeves. The center
front Is continued much longer than
the sides and forms a sort of panel
the lower part Is slightly gathered to
edge of princess upper part.
Russia braid in straight rows and
loop pattern forms trimming round
the entire edge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

The yoke and pulled undersleeve s
are of white chiffon.
Toque composed Of small flowers,
with chiffon taken round and arranged
In a rOsette at the side.
Materials required: yards crepe
meteor. about dozen yards Russia
braid. 1h yards chiffon ~ inches
wide.
Dress for Girl From 16 to 10 Years.
"A dress in the sailor style is always
so becoming to young girls; 1t may
be made in linen or serge. Three
tucks are arranged each side back and
front Of skirt and blouse, on the skirt
they are stitched about four inches.
and on the blouse to waist. A darker
colored material Is used as trim
ming: three straps of different widths
edge the skirt, collar and cuffs; the
belt is also of the darker, and the
singlet which is In white, Is trimmed
to match
Straw hat trimmed with ribbon
Materials required: 6k yards 4S
inches wide and about " yards dark
material
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
Doll House Library.

A search for a childs short story,
1.-THE Griffin and the Minor Canon"
In volume all by itself revealed to a
persistent city shopper the thought
and money that are expended on the
furnishing of dolls houses. Book
stores had not the story in a single
volume. but in department store
one young woman interviewed had re-
Gently been transferred from the toy
department and was able to contribute
a helpful hint.
Il think" she said, you can find 1t
In one of the dolls houses down.
stairs"
Curiosity had by that time become
a sauce to literature, so the shopper
hurried downstairs to inspect the doll
houses. Three of the most expensive
houses contained libraries consisting
of score of diminutive books and
each book contained a child's story
complete. One Of them was THE
Griffin and the Minor Canon"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

Dutch necks and collarless dresses
are spelling the demand for ear-height
collars and some Of the departments
tell you frankly II you ask for extreme
" high ones that they do not have
them. There is sort of craze among
the girls who like to be odd ana
quaint" for the low collars with
colored embroidery to match their
suits and with them. OF course. go en-
broidered jabots or bows to match.
One needs an extra trunk this season
for mere trines such as this II ones
wardrobe is half equipped with frllls'
collars, neck filings generally and
belts and sashes. This is to say not
a word about the chiffon overwaist
that daughters prodigal of time are
making by the score for the varying OF
their toilets.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
The Thatched Windmill.

usual types represented in many forms
Of garden utility. In suburban Phila-
delphia this thought is frequently
made distinctive In the building OF
garden retreats, tearoOms, pergolas
and various sorts Of garden archi-
lecture. But there seems to be
special fad at present for displaying
unique features In the construction OF
windmllls.
The old world form of supplying wa
ter for household convenience still
forms a picturesque feature in many
suburban sections. But it was only re-
Gently that the matched windmills
were introduced, one of the finest
types having been constructed on the
Herring estate in Abingdon. Other
millionaire country seats Of this sec
ton and also those Of Jenkintown and
Wyncote, have of late shown some
rather startling and decidedly pleasing
ideas In windmill construction; but It
has remained for the Herring country
seat to set forth the unique In pic
turesque windmill construction.
1NOC O1lIy 10 IuC IOOl VI tAO AoihOuo
Herring windmill matched in regula-
ton type, but, fashioned after the
most quaint Of old world types, the en-
tire mill, which is divided into sew
eral spacious rooms In its three-story
structure, is neatly and compactly
matched on all sides.
When Walter Herring conceived the
Idea of introducing this unusual type
Of windmill on his beautiful Abingdon
estate he little thought of the Difficult.
ties in his way. 1t is not surprising
that 1t stands alone in its picturesque
beauty, for few would have the pa
thence to oversee it's tedious construc
ton. Finally, at great expense, after
other plans had failed. genuine old
Scotchman was imported especially
for this work. The expense of getting
him to the Abingdon country seat. and
of boarding him, and humoring him
throughout all the tedious process Of
the work. is now amply repaid in the
possession of the only particularly
beautiful matching of this type tt
be found in this country.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

Chantecier Gloves Have Come to
Match Chantecier Handker-
chiefs-NeW Hints.

Tucked long gloves are in again.
and will stay for the summer.
Pink silk gloves are reversible to
yellow, and just match the tearose
gowns.
White kid gloves are stitched in col.
ors to match the frock. Lavenders
and pinks are especially favored.
The stitching itself Is varied; a
broad chain effect Is new and pretty
Yellow Isle gloves are cool and
washable, and look like the fashion
able but heavy chamois.
Thin brown cloth gauntlets are good
for the hOrsewOman.
Chantecler gloves have come to
match the chantecler handkerchiefs
A tiny rooster or a golden pheasant ID
embroidered at the elbow.
And this new embroidery and back
stitching can quite easily be done by
ones self, which Is their chief attrac
ton.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
Hats Still Elaborate.

A noticeable point in the woman's
linen costume this year, however, is
that. while the tailored lines run to
the simplest, in the dress, 1t is nearly
always offset by an elaborate hat. This
may be In the form of a floral turban.
or something built up in the ''nabob''
turban form, of masses of fancy fou-
lard. or tulle, with shot effects; or 1t
may take the form of a large, wide
crowned hat with huge bird upon it
massed and yelled with tulle. This
shot effect has even invaded the field
of the linen itself, of which a few ex
amples have met my eye. though in
variably in very expensive weaves.-
'1arper's Bazaar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
1rx Thin. 1hia Summer.

The very next time you're hot, tired
or thirsty, step up to soda fountain
and get glass OF Coca-Cola. 1t will
cool you of, relieve your bodily and
mental fatigue and quench your thirst
delightfully."-. At soda fountains or
carbonated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Delicious, refreshing and wholesome.
Send to the Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta,
Ca, for their free booklet The Truth
About Coca-Cola." Tells what Coca.
Cola Is and why 1t is so delicious, re-
freshing and thirst-Quenching. And
send &c stamp for the CocaCola Base
ball Record Book for 1910-contains
the famous poem Casey At The Bat"
records, schedules for both leagues
and other valuable baseball informa,
ton compiled by authorities.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
| 4 TX; I !! ]: IA
HOPE.

When all my life's unrulf ways be trod.
And at Deaths gate I stand to render
toll.
When all my body IL widowed OF the
And this hot heart lies cold beneath tho
Oh, how shall I. uncovered and unshod.
Endure the tale of that recording scroll7
And where's the hyssop that shall make
me whole
To stand unshamed before tho face OF
God7
Yet. though through devious path and
dark deflle
wander stumbling and with aimiess
feet.
Surely I yet shall md u meadow green
Where ! may rest and breathe calm air .
while:
Surely l yet shall md q river sweet.
To wash my limbs TIL ev'ry speck be
q. f.. in tho Academy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
keepjnU II DRY.

An old woman of a wealthy New
Jersey family was going visiting. The
coachman, who had not been In this
country long, had just been equipped
with a new uniform and a new silk
hat. Before they had gone far it be-
gan to sprinkle, and the old woman
told the coachman to fasten down the
side curtains of the wagonette.
He drove up to hitching post be-
side the road and. dismounting. hung
his new hat on the post, and begun to
fasten the curtains
The old woman noticed his bare
head and asked him where his hat
was.
"Oi took 1t off me head, mum, so as
is wouldn't get wet" the coachman
replied.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
SeIf-Consclousness.

is this silk OF the latest stylN?"
asked the man who had been appoint
ID on a reception committee.
The very latest" replied the
obliging salesman
'Then I don't want 1t. What I'm
after is something new enough not to
be shabby and old enough to look as II
I were used to wearing it."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
An ulttmatum.

Let me see. Alice" said the old
man to his eldest daughter. young
Blinksrs has been calling GU you reg
ularlv for six or eight months. hasn't
he!"
Yes, father" replied the fair Alice
WELL" continued the anxious par
Gnt, III he asks you to Uarry him
when he comes tonight. tell him be
wants to see me- Understand"
Yes. father. she sejointd
And II he doesn't ask you to mar
~ him" added the old man. 'just tell
Him that l want to see him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
WIDOW OF SENATOR HEARST
She Is Recognized as One OF the
Country's Pronounced and Most
Generous Phiianthropists.

San Francisco.-There are few phil
anthropists In this country who are
better known or whose generosity
along certain lines Is more pronounced
than Mrs. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Of
California. She is the widow of United
States Senator George Hearst and the
mother of William Randolph Hearst
Of New York. A detailed account of
all that this splendid woman has &C.
complished with her vast wealth to
tighten the burden of the poor and to
help humanity in general. would be
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
HIS GOOD TASTE.

A young man contemplating matri'
moniai Felicity took his fair intended
to the home OF his parents that she
might be introduced to the old folks.
This Is my future wife," said the
young man proudly. turning to pater'
familias, who was a canny Scot. Nov
father. tell me candidly what you
think Of her"
The old man eyed the blushing
bride-eiect critically for fully two min
utes, and then answered with DELFT,
GRAFTON:
well, John, l can only say that you
have shown much better taste than
she has
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
Things Worth Knowing for Ny Lady
Of the Needle-Avoid the
Knot

The geimpe Of plain sheer tulle or
net is more frequently used than that
of tucks. The yoke is extremely shall
low, and the clear flesh tint Is the
usual color.
A dainty little workbag. just fitted
to hold the embroidered collars and
belts and other paraphernalia OF the
summer piazza, is of figured lawn, over
a lining of light blue china silk. China
silk makes good lining, by the way
for bags which are to hold embroid
cry silks and other things which
might be likely to catch upon rougher
fabrics. On each side of the bag Is
q semicircle of lace insertion, border
ed with shirring OF blue baby ribbon.
The embroidery hoop handles are COW
cred with blue ribbon.
The use of knot is to be avoided
In sewing and not to be tolerated IN
embroidery The accomplished needle
woman rarely finds 1t necessary to
start with knot save In gathering or
basting. Sometimes tiny one Is
slipped under a hem, but 1t will show
on right side If material Is sheer and
makes an ugly lump In ironing. TWO
or three over and over stitches taken
on wrong side of material is as secure
az a knot and much more slightly. In
embroidery there Is no excuse for q
knot. Two or three tiny stitches ia
ken on outline or In body of work
where 1t Is afterward covered VIII
hold any stitches. Knots only tend
to an untidy wrong side. which nc
good embroiderer will tolerate anc
make the work rough in laundering.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
And They Wondered.

Judge Nicholas Longworth, who
used to sit on Ohio's supreme bench,
looked unnaturally grave, and a
neighbor, in recognition of his facial
depression, named pet owl Judge
Longworth." 1t was the very next
day that an excited maid broke up his
wife's garden party. "Oh, madam"
said She Madam! Judge Longwortn
has laid an egg"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
idiot at tho Breakfast Table.

II hope you are satisfied with ouI
table," Mr.. Idiot" said the landlady.
In the main. yes" replied the idiot
But really think l ought to register
a complaint against yesterdays fish
balls, madam"
why. I'm sorry about that" said
the landlady. blushing. I'VE rather
pride ourselves on our fishballs. What
was the matter with them. sir?"
Mine had a distinctly fishy taste,
returned the Idiot.--Harper's Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

Mr.. Stubb-Maria do you remember
that millinery store that had such a
great display Of fall hats? Well.
there mas been a fire down there and
everything is reduced
Mrs. Stub = Gracious. what q
chance for bargains! And everything
u reduced. John?
Mr.. Stubb- Yes. reduced to ashes.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

Professor OF Drawing-Miss Hectol
the primary teacher. told her pupils
today that she was 90 years old.
Professor OF History-Her statemen,
doesn't agree very we'll with an an
swer she gave me once.
Professor OF Drawing-What answer
was that?
Professor Of History-Why. she an
swered Yes" when l asked her II sh(
remembered the year In which Ameri
ca was discovered
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
She Could Spare One.

'Scuse me. ma'am." said the hobo
10 the lady at the front door. "can
yous spare pore beggar a copper"
Certainly" answered the lady and.
turning to speaking tube. she called:
-Jane. send that policeman you have
In the kitchen up hers at once"
But the hobo was beating it up the
nearest alley.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11

y have a heart-rending scene In my
new drama"
How now"
THE heroine Is in such reduced cir
cumstances that she has to cook the
canary"
Sad. sad"
~But the wors, IL yet to come. She
has to build the fire with the rubber
plant"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-10-11
Perhaps He Gives II to Her.

and making more money for him right
along. IL It not?"
mo. he 10 losing more and more
money every day"
you astonlsh mel You must sure
~ be Mistaken"
mo. I'm not: every time ask him
Ing money"