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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
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CRASH CAUSES
SHAkY MARKET
Business Opens with Declines
Running from Substantial Frac=
tons to Point or So.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The suspen-
sion of Fisk & Robinson. the bond and
banking house, whose failure came
yesterday when an involuntary petition
in bankruptcy was filed against the
firm, was announced at the opening OF
the Stock Exchange today.
AS a result of the unexpected news
after the close OF yesterdays business
on the exchange, the market today
opened with declines running from sub
~stantial fractions to a point or so,
with a considerable volume of liquida-
ton by spectators who had not re-
covered from caused by
the market break of a couple of weeks
ago.
The failure was due to the shrinkage
in the market value of certain bonds
which the firm had u~nderwritten. That
caused the banks which had loaned
money on the securities to demand ad-
ditional collateral, which the firm was
unable to supply.
The receiver estimates that the Sc
cured obligations of the firm will
dIIloult " apoul @9SovV,vVV ohu - go
| secured obligations to more tina ST.
0oo, 900.
1t was the financing of obscure,
though promising. properties that re-
acted on the firms credit, it is said
This reaction was brought about by
the utter stagnation of the bond mar
ket, wher- government bonds are
quoted at about par and city bonds are
going begging.
conservative investors. who favor
city and government, bonds, are not
satisfied with the small return on theil
money from these investments SAID
Joseph Stanley w. Brown, manager Of
Fisk * Robinson I'M one of its .peti'
tioning creditors. today. "They arr
sacrificing security, to income becaus'
the cost of living has SO greatly in
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
NAME COMMITTEES FOR
JEFFERSON BANQUET.

At a, meeting of the committee of the
Essex County Democratic Committee,
which is arranging for the Jefferson
banquet on April IS in the Colosseum,
committees covering every detail OF
the big affair We're appointed by DR..
Charles r. Kraemer, chairman of the
general dinner committee.
The committees as announced are as
follows: Dinner, Alderman Elmer A
Day (chairman), James f.. Hyland,
Charles W. Brown, James II. Nc
Mahon, William P. Macksey, Richard
]. Franz and Cornelius Harring ton;
music, Mark r. Phillips (chairman),
Adolph Zeittler 4 | John ]. Bolan;
nance, Moses Reichman (chairman),
4. A. Adams, James A. Rowe, Rich
ard j. Franz, James F. Hyland; speak
ers. Walter /. Mccoy, j. Harry Hull,
Francis J.. Reynolds; printing, Cor
nelius Harrington (chairman), John j.
Bolan, Adolph Zeittler. Washington
Cross. secretary of the Essex County
Democratic Committee, was chosen to
act as secretary for the arrangement
committee.
No meat Of any kind will appear on
the menu.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
BIG RECEPTION OF HAHNE
EMPLOYEES DRAWS CROWD.

More than 1900 members and friends
of the Hahne & Co.'S Employees
Mutual Benefit Association attended
that organizations .wenty-first annual
concert and reception last night in
Krueger's Auditorium. The electrical
effects employed in the scheme of deco
ration lent added beauty to the white
and gold r%ibboning and national flags.
Among those occupying boxes were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert J.. Hahne, Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
j.. w. Leonard, Mr.. and Mrs. William
l.. Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Timer, DR.. Theodore Timer, Mr.. and
Mrs. James r. Schurts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Parsons and James Brady.
The committee of arrangements in
cluded William Wolfinger, chairman;
William H. Blake, P. ]. Griffen, Will
lam J.. Connolly and Fred T.. Block,
John W. Leonard was chairman of the
reception committee and Fred w.
Sorter floor director.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
CENSUS ENUMERATORS TO
TAKE TESTS ON SATURDAY.
Six Hundred Applicants Ex-
peCted TO Appear.

Supervisor of the census for Essex
county. Samuel a. Smith, announced
today that examinations for census
enumerators Saturday afternoon will
be held in two sessions. The first will
open at l o'clock and win be for APP
plicants from the city only. The next
session, opening at 3, will be for ap-
p~licants from outside the city.
The examinations will be Of the most
simple character, comprising a prac-
tical test of the applicants ability to
set down facts and figures accurately
The agricultural census test. which
from the sample blanks sent u seems
more technical than the personal CEN
sns, holds 10 terrors for anyone with
a working knowledge Of farm condi-
lions. An added compensation is
made for barns and livestock enum-
Grated.
Almost 600 applications have been
received, and in view of the simpleness
of the test md the compensation Of
Tered for the work a large majority
Of those who have applied are expect
ed to appear Saturday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
WEDDING RING BETRAYS
GIRLS SECRET MARRIAGE.

When Philip Casper RoX, of IS Vim
cent street, and Emma Maye Auer. of
Sc Vincent street, announced to their
friends that they had been married for
nearly three months. they sprang a
complete surprise. Not even the parents
of the young couple suspected that they
were married, and preparations were
being made for a wedding to take place
In the spring. Mrs. Auer discovered a
wedding ring in her daughters bureau
drawer, and when asked about it Miss
Auer told her secret. The young couple
were married on October 16 by the Rev.
Edward Fuhrmann, in the rectory of
st. Stephens German Church. Chris
tan Pfeifer and Mrs. Julia Sheridan,
who acted as best man and bridesmaid,
were the only ones who knew of the
ceremony.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
ALDERMEN IN CLASHtAT
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Exchange Compliments in Row
Over Supplies.

Because Alderman Joseph Schmidt
did not consult him as acting chair
man of the Common Council commit
tee on stationery and supplies, in the
matter of purchasing. Alderman Will
lam X. Seeker, who is temporary head
of the committee during the illness OF
Chairman Oliver M. Cairns. rebuke,l
Mr.. Schmidt sharply at the meeting
of the committee last night. The lat
ter held that as Mr.. Seeker was not
permanent chairman it was not neces-
Dary to consult him as Mr.. Cairns
would take the matter up when he re-
turned.
After the meeting one of the alder
men declared that Mr.. Seeker was dis
pleased because he had not received a
good craftsmanship in the organization
of the Council this year.
Nobody ever saw me standing with
Pennington in a cafe in Broad street
for an hour trying to get a chairman
ship on a committee" answered Mr..
Seeker. He refused. however, to say
to whom he had reference.
81 am not a kicker" said Alderman
Seeker later, ''and l don't want more
than is coming to me. You know
that a freeholder will have to be elect
ed at the next meeting of the Common
Council. and if I wanted much I prob
ably would nave a candidate. too. But
I ave not, although 1 think that the
election of the man will depend upon
my vote"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02

A delayed advertisement brings only the
o{tarrnath of trsde. It's the first call that
captures the procession OF customers
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
IMPROVEMENT OF GLOBE
BUILDING TO BEGIN SOON.
Extensive Alterations to Be
Made TO Structure.

Work will mmen within ten davs
on extensive improvements to the
Globe building, 800 Broad street. Four
months will be required TO finish the
work.
Eighty per e of the tenants have
signed leases running from one to five
years. The main floor will undergo an
entire change. The elevators now in
front will be moved to the centre of the
building, and a corridor will run the
full length of the. floor.
THE corner now occupied by the
liverpool. London and Globe Insur-
ance Company will be vacated, the in
rance company moving to the Amer
lean Insurance Company's building, in
Park pace.
An Office for banking purposes will
be. located at Broad and Mechanic
streets.
The branch library will be moved to
the Rippel building, in Clinton street.
Lowry e. Berger, who are agents Of
the building, will be located on the
main floor, rear, having a space of
5000 square feet for offices. 1t Is
planned by the firm to equip the offices
IN the finest manner, n a special fea-
ture will be the use of plate glass
throughout.
The building is owned by the Pro-
Rressive Investment Company, and it
will have a large directors room in the
rear of Lowy & Berser's offices.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
CLEANER STREETS
AT LESS EXPENSE
PLANNED FOR CITY
Better Pay for Fewer Men Will
Improve Service, Superin=
tendent Shipma1 Says.

Charles M. Shipman, general super
fntendent of works, who has charge OF
the men who clean the streets. is out
lining a plan to be put into effect as
soons as the weather permits of clean
ing the streets SO that the city VIII
get better service without the
penditure of as much money as is now
used for the department. Briefly the
scheme is to have fewer and better
men n give them an opportunity to
earn larger wages.
AT present few of the gangs which
work on the streets work more than
-four or five hours a day. 1t has always
been the policy of the Board of Works,
under whose jurisdiction this branch
OF the city work comes, to give en-
ployment to as many men as possible.
AS there are only a limited number OF
streets to clean, n the appropria-
tion for the work is also limited, these
men, even If they were willing, earn
comparatively little in a week as a re-
suit. The boards plan of giving EN-
ployment to as many as possible few
really workers sought the positions.
This will all be changed when Mr..
Shipman begins remodeling the depart
ynent. The cleaners now employed
number approximately 400. Under the
new plan this number will be reduced
to about 300 The present scale of pay,
20 cents an hour. will continue, but by
cutting down the force 1t will be ar
ranged so that each mar earns not
less than IS a week. The cost to the
city will be the anne, or even slightly
less, and the service, SO Mr.. Shipman
says, will be greatly improved.
1--WE have tried to do the greatest
good for the greatest number" said
Mr.. Shipman today. a we find that
it does net work out as it should. The
men do not report until late and they
quit early.
Just at present we cannot put the
scheme into operation on account of
the weather. The streets are frozen
Until 10 o'clock in the morning, SO it
isauseless to have the men begin work
before that hour. 1t freezes early, too.
30 they cannot work late.
what we want is to select the best
men we hav and keep them working
oil the time and let the others go. The
same number of gangs will be en-
ployed, but they will have less men.
ST. eighteen or twenty. instead of
fventy-four, and the men will work
not less thar eight hours every day
BY doing this we a get a better class
of men and they will do better work
the city getting the benefit without
additional cost.
"There will be another change. too.
Heretofore we have been sending the
gangs through the streets in a body.
Instead of that we intend to distribute
item through the entire district as
signed to the foreman under whom
they work. The streets will be cleane-
as a result, The only difference will
be that the. men are on the streets all
day. giving better service and getting
better pay"
THE question of reducing the force
first came up last fall. At that time
Commissioner Denman a ounced that
he had communicated with the Street
Cleaners Association and that 1t had
%concurred in his opinion that it would
be- better for all to abandon the old
way of carrying on the work.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02

creased. This is an astonishing fact.
out it is true nevertheless, and the
bono market has been seriously affect
ed by it. Money is easier at the pres
ent time, and the bond condition has
improved slightly, Sbut not enough to
stimulate the market"
Mr.. Browns opinion was Endorsed by
one OF the leading bankers in the
try, who reiterated the cause of the
bond depression.
There is no doubt of it." said the
authority, ''the high-priced bonds are
unattraetive because Of their small in
come. The conservative investor is
choosing 9 or s per cent. railroad Sc
c~urities to 2 and 8 per cent. govern
ment and city bonds. This has caused
a depression in bonds that is serious,
but by no means alarming. The market
is beginning to improve, and the stag
nation will no doubt pass away"
Buffalo and Susquehanna was only
one of the inactive securities held by
tie firm, which has financed other small
companies. Some of these other Sc
c~urities are Louisville and Arkansas
railway. Gulf and Ship Island railroad,
New Orleans-Great Northern, Key
stone Telephone Company of Phila-
delphia and Kansas City Viaduct and
Terminal Company. The firm has dis
tributed millions of dollars worth of
these securities inc has been largely
Instrumental in financing the compa-
MES.
In addition to these it has bought
Inc sold city, State and government
securities aggregating more than
$1,000 900 in the course of its twelve
years existence. The firm started with
the highest credit and maintained its
rating until the very last. The char
acter of its trading was gilt-e1ged,
and faith in the firm was unlimited.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
DENY PERMIT FOR STORE
I IN RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

Petro Cerrato. who applied to the
Common Council committee on the
construction and alteration of build
h.gs at its last meeting for permits
sion to build a store at 26e Littleton
avenue, was refused by. the commit
tee after it had made a personal trip
of inspection to the premises yester-
day. The site Is in the heart of a fine
residential section. Among those. who
protested. against the granting of the
permit was former Mayor William III.
f. Fielder.
The committee came to no decision
on the application of James M. Sey-
mour to build an arcade at 206, 20S and
10 Mulberry street, which was also
the subject of a protest from the resi-
dents Of the neighborhood.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
LIABILITIES OF FAILED
FIRM NEARLY 900.

BOSTON, Feb. 2.-The liabilities Of
Fisk & Robinson. bankers. OF New
York, Boston. Chicago and Worcester,
who failed yesterday amount to nearly
$1,000, 900. Manager w. "A. Tracy, of
the Boston office, today issued the fol-
lowing statement of the firms condi-
ton as ascertained last Friday:
NAssets-Cash, SCI, s15; loans receiy-
able, 81, 122,s5s; securities. s4,42S. 444; ac-
counts receivable, ss25. 1885,; furniture
and fixtures. $4,000. Total. $s,s47,ss
Liabilities-Loans payable. IS ,276,570
deposits, $1,a12, $40; accounts payable,
s246. 405: balance in excess OF assets,
$112,e43.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
LINCOLN ANNIVERSARY DANCE.

The committee in charge of the Lin
coin anniversary dance to be given by
the Ladies' Auxiliary of Court Coover,
February IL, promises 2 that many
novelties will be introduced during the
evening. The dance is to be held In
Aurora Hall, 210 Market street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02

five passengers with comfort and
safety. Just the auto ideal' for bust
ness, pleasure or family use. G~uaran-
teed to render the most efficient service
where going is good and where going
is bad.
Who will win this magnificent and
valuable car is a question that at
lpresent is the interesting topic of, dis
cussion among the EVENING STARS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02
DECLINES NEW YORK Passionate.

LONDON, Feb. 2.-The Rev. @.
Campbell Morgan, the well-known Lon
don preacher, has declined the pas
torate of the Fifth Avenue Presbyter-
ian Church of New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02

An $1.100 Mitchell automobile is first
prize in The EVENING STARS great
Proverb Contest.
The Mitchell is a remarkable car
remarkable in its strength and speed
and low cost of Understandable
at the price of LOO.
1t is an ideal car for city or, country
use and will seal and carry four or
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-02

great army of proverb contestants.
Will it be you? 1t may be you, If
you interest yourself deeply enough in
naming the largest number of the prov
orb Illustrations nearest correctly.
Have you started in this great con-
test? See the rules. See the complete
list of fifty-two big prizes. See to it
that you get started today in an eff
fort to secure this remarkable prize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
PRACTICAL JOKE DIDN'T PAY.
May Result in Serious Trouble for
West Point Cadet.

No action has yet been taken in the
case of Everett c. Crear. That young
man was musician in Company A. 10th
Regiment, New York National Guard. up
to March 1 this year, when he entered
the United States Military Academy, at
West Point. He was tried before
militia court-martial at Albany, n. Y,
recently on charge of perjury.
When the 10th Regiment was at camp
at Crown Point last June Crear was
accused of pouring oil of pennyroyal into
the face Of another private. When the
court of inquiry investigated the battalion
Crear was accused of the act, but on two
different occasions denied it. Finally he
admitted he dropped the pennyroyal on
the private's lip merely as a practical
joke. The court of inquiry referred the
case to Gov. Hughes. who directed
Crear's trial by court-martial.
Crear entered a formal plea of not
guilty and made a statement to the
court that he did not have perfect
understanding of his oath when he testi-
fled before the court of inquiry on two
occa sions. but finally. when called the
third time. admitted that he had told the
truth, and felt that he made ample
explanation at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
CUMMINS ASSAILS REGULARS.
Finds Fault With Aldrich, His Poll
cies and Lauds Insurgents.

CRESTON. Iowa. June 4.-Senator Cum
MINIS in a vigorous speech this afternoon.
put the climax on the campaign for the
eighth district republican congressional
nomination being waged by John Darra h
of Charlton against Fl. NJ. Towner of
Corning.
Senator Cummins outlined the work Of
the Cannon Aldrich organization in con-
trolling legislation for the interests of
the east and against the interests of
the west and showed the alignment of
the present Iowa congressman and can
ddates.
Il love the republican party. but I am
not going to lie for it, Senator Cum
MINIS asserted, following his statement
that the Payne tariff is not a revision
downward, as promised by the republic
cans
The pledge of the party is yet to be re-
know that it IS the progressive republic
cans who are fighting to redeem this
pledge and keep clean the name of the re-
publican party
The senator spoke OF the railroad bill,
saving it contains many provisions that
are beneficial and some that are not.
In it's original form, il was prepared
and handed down by "a New York law
yer" il contained vicious provisions and
was the boldest measure presented TO
Congress for approval in years, he said.
Senator Cummins scored the court of
commerce provision. asserting that it
creates a board having more power than
ever given to any tribunal or institution
of the people. He characterized it as
amazing in its boldness, shocking, in
tolerable."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
C0RBIN RELICS FOR MUSEUM
Widow of Dead Officer Presents
Them to the Government

Personal relics of the late Iieut
Gen Henry G. Corbin, United States
Army. have been donated by his widow
10 the United States National Museum,
They include a number of gifts pre-
scented to him by fellow members in tho
army, and several valuable specimens
of Chinese and Philippine weapons col
iected by the deceased officer while
serving in the far eastern possessions
The list includes a pitcher presented
by the officers OF the West Point mess.
a punch bowl and ladle presented nv
the staff of the adjutant generals Of
fGe. a silver cup presented by the
sdjutant generals OF the states OF the
Union during and since the Spanish
American war. cup presented by the
officers Of the Corps Of Engineers.
United States Army, and a punch bow
presented by the officers Of the o4th
i y Infantry, Gen. Corbin's old regi-
ment.
Among the relics from the far east
are Chinese gun, Il Chinese sword a
Moro bolo Moro machete, n Moro
dagger, several Australian boomerangs
and a throwing stick. The latter col
lection also includes several rare Moro
vases. an Igorot rice bowl and a ham
mered brass tOmtom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
CRUISE OF MIDSHIPMEN.
Voyage of 10000 Miles Starts To-
morrow From Annapolis.

The itinerary of the midshipmen's prac-
tice squadron during the summer cruise
this year will embrace a voyage of near
" 10000 miles. The Massachusetts, In
diana and Iowa, composing the squadron,
will leave Annapolis tomorrow and will
arrive at Hampton roads June Z, leave
Hampton roads June 9. and arrive at
Plymouth, England, June %, 1890 miles;
leave Plymouth June 30 and arrive at
Marseille July s. 1.s22 miles; leave Mar
settle July 10 and arrive at Gibraltar
July % and arrive at Madeira July 26.
$50 miles; leave Madeira August and
arrive at Azores (Horta) August .. 100
miles leave Azores August II and arrive
at Sullivans Island August % and ar
rive at Annapolis August 20.
1t was originally intended that on the
return from the Azores the squadron
would go to Hampton roads, but it has
been decided to go instead to Solomons
Island in order to facilitate communica-
ton between the practice squadron and
the Naval Academy by tug in closing up
the summer work and in making prepara-
lions to disembark the midshipmen and
a llow them to go on their regular annual
leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05
TRIAL OF ARMY OFFICER.
Alleged Carelessness of Col. Cooke
Cost Government $1,000.

Military circles are interested in the
result of the trial. by court-martial of
Col George F. Cooke. L. s. A. (retired).
That officer is to be brought before a
military court, probably at Vancouver
barracks. Wash, on charges which al
lege that he did not exercise proper pre-
caution against the loss of $11,O0O which
was taken from the safe at the army
post of Fort Gibbon. in Alaska, where
Col. Cooke was in command. An enlisted
man disappeared at the time the money
vas missed, and special reward of
$1,000 has been offered for his appre-
hension. without result.
The army paymaster from whom Col
Cooke draws the retired pay of $500 q
month, has been instructed to pay that
officer only one-half of that monthly
allotment the remainder reverting to the
government, which is to be reimbursed to
the extent of $4,000