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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

Washington, September 2.-cSpec1al) Nearly everyone knows something of the mastodon and mammoth and the other great prehistoric animals, but what of the smaller ones? Take the life history and traditions of that little batrachian, the salamander. described and figured by the ancient natural1Sts, Aristotle, Pliny, De Thaun, Porta, Marco Polo and Browne. as well as by those of the present day.
 The salamander is not an especially battractiye animal simply sraall am phibian resembling lizard, but with out scales, having d soft, moist skin colored in spots or bands Of yellow, orange or brown. In it's early life it has an aquatic larval stage, but in later life 1t puts aside such childish things as gills, and developing lungs, becomes air-breathing and behaves like an ordi- nary reptile For its habitat 1t chooses dark and damp places where it leads a quiet, peaceful life, feeding on aquatic worms. insects and very small animals.
 One must go back to the ancient days for the first reports of this animal. The ancients all agred that the salamander was a small reptile, lover of cold and wet, never venturing from it's lair except in rainy weather. It was believed by some that possessing a frigid and moist nature 1t was only necessary for sala- mander to come in contact with a fire to extinguish it, just as if it's body were truly made of ice, . while others held that it lived and thrived in fre-two very adverse beliefs, con- fused by nearly all early writers and yet left uninvestigated for centures. The fire resisting charm was even accorded TO certain gnomes and sylphs, as wei las to the fair water nymph. Undine. And so in fable and mythology the salamander existed for years; considered both fire proof and fire.extinguishing.
 Eventually a scientist named Pliny, more practical than his confreres, decided to find the truth of the matter; securing a salamander he put it into fire, where the early victim of scientific research was immediately consumed while the fire continued to burn. This satisfied Pliny that both the theories were unfounded but he was unable to convince the world at large and so the tradition obtained
 When asbestos was first discovered 1t was thought to be salamander's wool and was made into cloth and wearing apparel capable of being cleansed by fire instead of water rather advanced and sanitary process for that period. But Browne loosened this theory some- what in his exposure of vulgar errors, when he declared the salamander to be Ia kind of lizard. a quadruped ' without woole. furre. or haire,' making such wool gathering a most hopeless undertaking. It was Marco Polo, how ever, who firally demonstrated that the real fire proof substance was as bestos, asserting-at the same time that the Salamander must be made of this material a mineral and not a beast.
 At one time the salamander had an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
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them either united by the flimsiest lies or openly antagohistic.
 The past divisions among the Spanish liberals sink to inslgnificance before the perpetual personal enmities and opposing aims in the republican ranks To grant them power would be to unite over the unfortunate country a very sack of Aeo- Jus, containing all the winds. Indeed, in comparison with a Spanish republic based upon all these elements the Portugese re- public with its intellectual theorists it's Carbonarious, and it's dema gogues, might well appear to be a tower of strength and union.
 The mutiny on board the Numanca pro- duced profound impression in Barcel- ona, where it was at once given the character of a republican rising. A small band of radicals raised a cry Of viva La Republican, and down with Canalejas." |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
WIRELESS COMPASS
 AS AN AID IN FOGS

Paris, Sept. 2.-(Special.) )-The wonder fu wireless compass invented by the Italian officers, Bellini and Tesi, will shortly be used to enable ships to ascer- tain their position in fogs.
 Special wireless signals are to be sent out from various stations on the French coast, and ships fitted with the Bellini- Tesi compass will be able to determine the direction in which the signals are travelling. Different signals are to be sent out at regular intervals from the stations at Le Havre lightship, Tile de Sen, and Creach d dOuessant. The tune" of each signal will be different, and the signals themselves will be various let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
TREE REHEARSING
 HIS AUTUMN PLAY

London, Sept. 2.-(Special.) .)-Sir Herbert Tree, back from Mariebad, has for the last few days been rehearsing diligently his autumn production; Macbeth" the first performance of which he will pre- sent at His Majestys Theatre on Tues day.
 Looking sunburnt and strong, he de- clared he was interested in everything At Mariebad I drank the waters of forgetfullness and memorized Macbeth What a glorious rest it was, after a year of continued strenuous work" His ener- gies, he declared could hardly find suf- ficient scope in rehearsals only. He was obsessed by the struggle over the veto bill, by the great labor unrest, by the new summer record set up by the sun, by the recent fire at the Carleton Hotel next door, from which his theatre had so narrowly escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
In a Japanese Sleeping Car
rom the Railway Age Gazette.

FTUTII ITt ftdIIWdy NB6 THzBtCt.
 This night we had our first experience in a Japanese sleeping car. The track is narrow gauge and the standard sleeping cars have six seats running lengthwise each seating two passengers, with a cen- ter aisle. The upper berth is the regular Pullman style and a section will accom- modate two passengers. The night was during the extreme heat of midsummer the car was crowded and in addition to the regular curtains each berth was pro- vided with q mosquito bar, which added to the general discomfort. Passengers were taken on and let down at all stops,. so there was a constant process sion through the car all night. Part of the car was reserved for local accommo- dation, and those who sat up smoked necessarily, so that long before morning the atmosphere became intolerable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

They were dispersed by the police, not, however before several shots had been fired and the shops of the Ramble and streets closed. This tendency to panic on the part of the citizens was, indeed, the most significant part of the affair. July 1909, is still fresh in their minds, and in consequence a group con- sisting of few roughs' can. by means of some shouts and pistol shots, produce the momentary effect of a political insur reption
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

ters of the alphabet. so that those ar riving from one station will not be con- founded with those coming from another.
 The compass is an instrument which, when tuned" to receive any wireless signals, shows by an indicator in what direction the signalling station lies. Dur ing fog,. therefore, an operator in ship, fitted with the compass, will be able to ascertain the direction in which the various stations lie, and from these data the ships position can be calculated with a fair amount of accuracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Devoted Wife

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 We have met one wife who is devoted to her husbands memory. She visits the cemetery twice a week to throw away the flowers that his former wife puts on his grave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
IncOrrigible

Have you laid by anything for rainy day?' asked the serious friend.
 .Yes,' replied the frivolous person. m cutting out all the fair and warmer weather predictions and preserving them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03


 
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
COMPLAIN OF
MOTOR BOATS
Residents Near the Water
Object to the Noise.

Although summer is fast drawing
to a close and therefore the motor
boat season Is almost a thing of the
past, many residents on High, Rector
and Water street and other thor
oughfares bordering. on the Raritan
river or Staten Island sound, are
vigorously protesting against the
"chug." "chug," ''chug," of these
little boats during the early and Of
ten late hours of the night. Not only
does 1t disturb the peace n quiet
ness, the complaining
state, but also i~rritates.
Stacey NJ. Coutts, the custom
house official in charge of the mo-
tor boat inspection in the waters
controlled by the port of Perth Am
boy, was asked If such a nuisance
was prohibited by the departments
rules and regulations. No SUCH pro
vision has been made by the gov
eminent, 1t seems, and Inspector
Coutts said these alleged nutsances
did not in any way conflict with the
departments laws. These laws
lea chiefly with the boats equip
ment and the question of a licensed
operator in charge.
But 1t seems a crusade is now be-
ing waged against motor boats ply
ing the waters of Shepshead Bay,
about Brooklyn, and on the other
side of Staten Island. If the boats
engines are not protected and cover
ed with a standard muffler, the u
thorities there, under ordinances
passed by the respective municipal
tiles, bring the owner to account. 1t
is meeting with great success. and
has added joys to the life of resi-
dents along the water.
Many of the boats in local waters
have mufflers, but run continually
with the "cut outs" open, it Is charg-
ed. Others, which are not provided
with these silencers, make things in
teresting until the other crafts take
up the "chug," "chug," "chug" In
an endless monotony. Local legisla-
ton, Inspector Coutts stated, would
be necessary to obliterate this alleg-
ed nuisance. A motor boat can be
so silenced that the engine cannot
be heard twenty feet away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
HANEY IS GIVEN
COAL CONTRACT
Water Board Decides His
Bid is the Lowest.

George J. Haney was awarded the
contract for supplying 1900 gross
tons of anthracite rice coal at the
city's pumping station in Runyon at
an adjourned meeting of the Board
of Water Commissioners last night.
His bid was adjudged the lowest.
He quoted various prices for grades
of coal from a number OF mines,
ranging from 50 to $3.50. Patrick
Convery bid s2.65 a ton and his bid
was adjudged too high. The esti-
mate Of G. M. Petersen & Company
was adjudged irregular, inasmuch as
it did not conform with the adVer-
tisement for estimates. The con-
Germ stated that it would be obliged
to ask for delivery prior to April l,
whereas the proposal asked for de-
livery beginning September 1, and
as directed by the superintendent.
The company offered coal as ad-
vertised for at $2.13 and $2.24 a
gross ton.
Resolutions were passed awarding
the contract to George j. Haney, af-
ter q report on the subject had been
received from the committee of the
whole. President Snedeker, speak
ing for that committe, stated the
power committe had investigated the
coal bids and said it recommended
the contract be awarded to Mr.. Ha-
ney, inasmuch as he was the lowest
bidder. A motion was passed that
the power committee investigate and
determine which grade Of the var
ious kinds specified in Mr.. Haney's
hid shall he used.
His estimate follows: Agree to
furnish 5000 tons of rice coal, p
240 pounds per ton as follows: Coal
from Latimer mines or equal, $2.O5
a ton; coal from Cross Creek mines
or equal, $3.50; coal from B. Mead
ow mines or equal, $2.45; coal from
Hazelton mines or equal, SAP; coal
equal to Upper Lehigh, $3.50; coal
equal to Sandy Run, s2.35; coal from
Wyoming mines, 50, s2.35, $2.4O
and $3.50. Subjected to usual strike
clause.
A reQuisition from the s%uperinten-
dent for an adding machine was
granted by the Board. 1t Is likely
that a Wales machine, costing $21O,
will be purchased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
WAS ASSAULTED
IN A SALOON
Complaint Made About Place
at High and Washington SITS.

William ~Sandbeck, Of 314 Oak
street, was beaten and robbed of $40
In the saloon Of Tony Duchinski at
431 High street shortly after 6
o'clock last night, according to the
story he told the police. He recog-
nized two Of his assailants, but does
not know the third, whom he be-
lieves has the money that was taken
from a small pocket in his trousers.
The assault and robbery was COM
mitted by part of q gang of thugs
whose headquarters 1t Is said, is in
Duchinski's saloon, according to the
findings of Patrolman Andrew Jen-
sen who investigated Sandbecks
charges. The latter afterwards ac-
companied the office to the police
station and swore out a number Of
warrants.
Sandbeck, while returning from
work, stopped into Duchinski's place
for a drink, according to the story
he told the police. He saw a crowd
Of men drinking in front of the bar
and after a stay of a few minutes
began to talk with some about union
matters. A husky ironworker pick
ed a fight and hit SandbeCk a Sc
we're blow on the right side of his
jaw. The blow felled Sandbeck and
two men picked him up While so
doing the man on his right side pick
ed q $40 bill from a small pocket at
at the top of his right side of his
trousers. Sandbeck recognized two
of the men but he does not know the
man who got his money.
After the assault and robbery the
victim left the place in search of a
policeman. Patrolman Jensen re-
ports he entered the place and saw
a lot of drunken men. He believes
Mrs. Duchiniskf, who was behind the
bar dispensing drinks, was also
drunk. She abused him and told
him he had no business in the place.
DuChinski's saloon, more popular
ly known as "Tony's" place is said
to be a place of i'll repute. 1t has
come to the attention of the police
that it is conducted as a disorder
ly house and that Migrants and thugs
headquarter there. Evidence is be-
ing gathered against the proprietor
and effort is underway by the police
to have the place closed. 1t Is To-
Gated at Washington and High
streets where there are two other
saloons.
Duchinski's license will expire
July 5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
STOPPED A RUNAWAY AT
SMITH AND STATE SITS,

Andrew Miller, of Lee avenue,
KennedaIe Park, proved himself a
hero last night shortly after Z
o'clock, when he stopped one of the
Adams Express Company's horses,
which was on a mad tear down
Smith street.
The horse, which is q frisky anil
NAL, was frightened at Smith n
Hobart street, where he was left
standing by the driver, by some
boys who we're playing and footing
about him.
Suddenly he started off narrowly
missing several pedestrians In his
course down Smith street, drawing
the wagon, careening back and
forth, after him. At Smith and
State streets the animal turned
south into State, barely missing the
pile Of lumber situated there.
Miller, who is a stable boss at
Simmen's bakery and understands
horses thoroughly, was standing In
front of the Plaza restaurant, when
he perceived the runaway, and, with
a quick jump was at the side of the
animal.
Instead Of c1inging to the bride
of the horse, and running the risk
of being dragged on the wet pave
ment, Miller showed his knowledge
of such affairs and grabbed one of
the reins. With three quick, sharp
Jerks on the line, the horse was
upon his launches and soon pact
fed.
Detective Sergeant John Huff and
Patrolman Charles Quinn, who wit
messed the affair, were at once on
the scene, and complimented Mil
Ter on his brave action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31

man. This selection does not take
place until after November,
New members were added last
night as follows; William S. Dey,
Samuel Carlton, A. Tomaschoff,
George Young, Arthur V. Schenck,
Walter D. Van Sickle, Fred and
John Christensen and A. P. Cranston
President James Griswold ap-
pointed the following committee to
secure new headquarters, as the
after September 9: Fred BRIGGS,
Thomas Hanson, w. Comings and
John Pfeiffer.
Ferd Garretson forwarded a let
ter of thanks to the club, regret
ting his inability to be present. 1t
was ordered spread on the minutes.
Mr.. Garretson said he will get out
and hustle on primary day.
Mr. Somogyi moved that a com
mittee be appointed to wait upon
the Slovak Citizens Club and in
vite them to join hands with the
Republican party in the coming
election. Mr.. Griswold appointed
Morgan H. Larson, H. E. Pickers-
gill and William Mejewski. The
club adjourned for one week at
whict time other we'll known speak
ers will address the gathering, the
entertainment committee reported.
i Louis BRIGGS Candidacy.
Louis BRIGGS, candidate for al
derman in the Second ward, said
today that he is in the fight to win
Although not a season runner, he
ayerred, he will get out and hustle
on primary and elections days and
endeayor to score a triumph for his
party in that bailiWick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31

CONTINUED from page IL
other words, more waste goes on.
The only way to obyiate this is
to give the individual a pecuniary
interest in saving the water and to
charge for the amount he uses by
meter.
l find, however, that the meter
system Will never become popular
until a revision of the rates takes
place, It is inconsistent that the
small consumer should pay double
the price that the large consumer
has to pay.
AS it is evident that the waste of
of water takes place through the
small consumer, consequently, he
should be the party to be encour-
aged, making his rates so that he
cannot afford to be without a mea-
surfing device.
1t has been shown by the expert
ence of other cities that it Is a pay
ing proposition to save water,
rather than having to pay for ex-
tensive extension to the water sys-
TEN to provide it.
I would like to invite a discus
sion on this subject, as from my
point of view it deserves considera-
ton in the interest of the city and
the small consumer who uses a
meter, either from choice or be-
cause the department law compeIs
it.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS GRIEVE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
SEA BREEZE CAMPERS
ARE RETURNING HOME

After a successful season, most of
the campers have left Sea Breeze
point. From fifteen to twenty tents
have been set up on the beach since
the first Of July. principally those
of men and their families, the men
committing to New York each day.
Tent space. with fifteen feet 'front.'
age, and a hundred feet deep, are
rented out by the season there, at
the small rate of s25, by a New
York firm who have a lease on the
property.
Hardly was the announcement
made to this effect. than the major
ity Of the better sites were taken.
A power boat, from this city supplied
the campers with all the necessities,
making trips to the point every
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
FEDERATION FORMING
ON ANOTHER RAILROAD
Special By United Press Wire.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 31:-Oh-
cials Of the Federated Trades Coun-
ell admitted today that a system fed
Grafton of the shop employees on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad is almost completed. and
that as soon as the federation Is well
under way the shopmen will join In
demanding that the officials of the
road recognise the federation of the
Individual unions as at present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31

Of the club will be able to vote on
election day without trouble.
The matter of choosing which
candidates the club will support is
still undecided, but It is probably
that this will be looked into at an
early date. A committee has been
appointed to look into the matter
and they are expected to report in
the near future to the club. Their
work will then be considered and
action taken upon It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
THIRTEEN is UFLUCKY
FOR BEATTIE'S FATHER

Special by United Press WIG.
Marine City, Mich, Aug. 31:-"l
must admit that the number thir-
teen has been the cause of much sor-
row to my brother, Henry Clay Beat
tie, Sr.," said Robert B. M. Beattie,
United States custom officer, and un-
Gle of the Virginia youth 10Y on trial
for the murder of his wife here to-
day. Henry Sr., was the thirteenth
child in a family of thirteen, he d
ded, 1.-The number thirteen has also
appeared in his life in many differ
ent ways, but no tragedy has befallen
him until now"
Try our exchange column NO
answer, no pay. Two cents for every
replv received
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
HUKGARIAkS WILL HAVE
GERAk LAW EXPLAINED.

There will be a mass meeting Of
the Hungarian Political Club held
tonight in Kish's hall in State street.
The speaker of the evening Will be
Recorder Kehoe. He will explain
the Geran law so that the members
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
UNIQUE in That 1t Deals Only with the Very Best
Wares at Less than Staple Prices
Half Yearly Sale OF
housewares

To SAVE six+v cents N he purchase which We refer are almost as staple
of a & 80 wash boiler. OF a dollar on in value as gold dollars. But, twice
a sturdy settce table for the laundry, each year, makers who supply IS
NAV nt be a monumental feat regularly are glad to join in a move
But % make possible savings like ment aimed at bringing the things
these-from Is to so per cent. to be they are proud to make and the
ccurate-o more than fifty thou things " c like to deal in to the at
sand honestly made housekeeping tenion of new peope-Peope who
things Is quite a different matter are looking for the best
This is what has been done in the So, touorrow we present to you
current Eatycarly Wanamaker Sale a block square soro of household
of Housewares, with the cooperation helps, filed with the best things of
of those who make these things their kinds, large and small, to be
Manufacturers Help had during September for decidedly
1t could not be done In any other less than they cost during ten months
way for housewares of the grade to of the year.
VolIrath Seamless Steel Enameied Ware at a third off.
Kreamer highes grade Tinware and Japanned Ware
at 1871 to 500 less than usual.
Handmade Woodenware at an average of a fourth off.
Black and Galvanized Ironware at important econ
omies.
Modern Hardwood RefrigeratorS at about a third off.
Steamer and Dress Trunks-all sizes at the usual price
of the smallest size.
1912 Model Howe Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machines,
at $50.
Nickel plated wares-PercolatOrs Chaing Dishes, etc,
made especially for us at new prices.
Bathroom Fittings, at 1870 to 500 saving.
Brushes, BroomS, Chamois and other household helps
In great number, at special prices. Basement, New Building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31

DIR. HuIts' Condition the Same
DR.. e. A. Hults, of High street,
continues to remain In the same
condition. He has not gained since
yesterday, 1t was y need late
afternoon at y cuek
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
H0B0ES CONVENTION TO
MEET IN WASHINGTON
Special bv United Press Wire.

Special bV United Press Wire.
Washington, Aug. 31:-The ad-
vance guard Of the delegates to the
Hoboes convention, which COM
mences here tomorrow arrived to-
day. The sons of rest will urge
Congress to enact laws establish
ing q governmental employment
bureau.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-31
SLOVAK CITIZENS CLUB
TO ENTER THE CAMPAIGN

Activity has been started in the
ranks of the Slovak Citizens Club to
take part in the political campaign.
A meeting was held Tuesday night
which was attended by about fifty
enthusiastic voters and meetings will
most likely be held weekly until
election day. The club has unanlm-
ously endorsed MAIDS ]. Dinesen for
the position of alderman In the sixth
ward, which makes him the choice
of three clubs in that ward.
The first meeting of the Slovak
organization was an interesting one
There were a number of speakers
among whom were some who eX-
planned the contents of the Geran
election law. Stephen F. Somogyt, a
lawyer, defined the measure in a
manner that gave the voters a good
understanding of its provisions. The
other speakers were: John Pfeiffer,
MAIDS Dinesen, Morgan F. Larsen,
Stephen Schultz, Michael Lakomski
and Magnus G. Larsen.
Regular meetings Of the club are
scheduled to be held the fourth Tues
day night of each month In John
Obuch's hall in Penn street.
Mr.. Garben Not a Member.
Through error, the name of Rich
ard D. Garben was mentioned in
connection with the Bachelor Club
which met Tuesday night. Mr..
Garben wishes it understood that
he is In no way affiliated with the
club and the informant of the item
Nrro1 ~ I'm n05tor