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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
WITH BONFIRE:
CHILD DIES OF BURNS.

NEW BRUNSWICK. April lin
nocently playing with a small bonfire
and within a few steps of his home,
Louis Lengel. the 4h-year-old son of
Mrs. Joseph Begola and the late Joseph
Lengel. of IS Robinson street, was so
horribly burned Wednesday afternoon
that he died later i st. Peters Hos
pitaI, where he had been taken.
The child with two other companions
of the same g had built a small bon
fire In the street gutter, and seemed
to be enjoying the fun when, in an
instant, his little skirts caught IRE.
ana by the time he had reached his
home he was a mass of flames.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
MEANS MEETS REVERSES
AND COMMITS SUICIDE,

JERSEY CITY. April 14.-Howard X.
Means, a real estate operator who sue
ceeded his father in business several
years ago, with offices at Newark ave
ark and Waldo avenues. committed
suicide yesterday by shooting himself
in the head.
Means had recently met with re-
verses and had become respondent.
In the afternoon he went to vacant
apartments In the house, 2S4 Summit
avenue, and ended his life. The body
was found several hours later.
Means was SIS years old and had a
wife and three children.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
81 CHILDREN DIE ABOARD
STEAMER DURING VOYAGE

HONOLULU, April 1.-THE British
steamer Orteric arrived here yesterday
from Funchal. Madeira, with l,oo2 I'M
migrants, including 300 families n lou
single pers Ems During the voyage
from the Portuguese island, which be-
gan February 81, hfty-seven children
died, forty-fve of measles.
These people were recruited by agenss
of the territorial government and
brought here because of the scarcity OF
labor on the Hawaiian uga planta-
lions
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
SCHOOL PROBERS'
REFORM PLANS
\ ARE CRITICISED
State Superintendent Baxter
Issues Statement Showing
"a Many Flaws.
SUGGESTS IMMENSE
POWER GENERALIZATION
Offlcial Says Educational Dicta-
tOrship in New Jersey
81 Is Unthinkable.
>prom a stsr Correspondent

TRENTON. April 14.-State Superin-
tsudent of Schools C. j. Baxter today
issued a statement, in which he picks
flaws and critioises many of the recon-
n,endations contained in the Senate
school Investigating committed re-
port. Mr.. Baxter has held his present
once during the administrations of
Governors Griggs, Voorhees,, Murphy,
stokes and Fort.
Regarding the Frelinghuysen COM
mittee's proposition to create a State
commissioner of education Mr.. Baxter
says:
Capitalization of Power.
'1t suggests q, Capitalization of power
that is without precedent in school ad-
m~inistration. This is the recommended
tion so generally criticised by the
friends of the public schools, and also
the one in which all the members of
the investigating committee did not
concur. That an order of ability which
could so clearly discern the needs of
the schools should SO mistake the
pride, spirit and intelligence of the
people and so ruthlessly disregarded
their rights, is inconprehensible.
1.-THE creation of an educational die
tatorship In New Jersey is u~nthinkable.
The American spirit and the represent
alive principle are inbred, n will not
down Any method of school admins
tration which aims to restrict the rights
OF the people to the rearing of children
and the payment of taxes can not sue
coed IN this or any other State.
Criticises Bill.
The Objectionable features of Senate
bill 1853 are set forth. This bill should
never have been introduced, and much
less reported In it's present form. When
the Legislature Of 1894 enacted the
measure providing for a bipartisan
State Board of Education, and vested
1t with the general supervision and con-
trol Of public instruction II was hailed
as a happy release from many former
Ills. The splendid development of our
school system under the judiciously
progressive administration Of said board
furnishes the most potent reason that
can be urged for its continuance. Eff1ci-
ent school systems are not secured by
revolution, but through evolution; by
educating and developing correct public
sentiment and keeping pace with its
growth, rather than by domination.
L taxi h control of our public
! schools from a representative body,
vested with administrative and up
Elementary legislative power, would be
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14

Havemeyer will was made public more
than three years after the violin was
brought over from England. Assistant
United States Attorney Pratt says that
the violin is really worth Sl0.9S2. A
clause in the viii valued it at only
50. SEQ.
Horace Havemeyer and his mother
testified briefly 10 an interview they
had with Collector Loeb last fall. They
said that as soor as they learned that
the government was Investigating they
went to see Mr.. Loeb and offered TO 40
anything they could TO assist.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
HOUSE FAVORS DIRECT
ELECTION OF SENATOR'S,

WASHINGTON, April 14.-The House
last night passed the resolution pro-
viding for the election Of United States
senator by direct vote of the people.
There we're sixteen dissenters-hfteen
Republicans and Representative Nc
Dermott, of Chicago, a Democrat.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
cHILpREN,s NARROW ESCAPE.

PERTH AMBOY. April A~.-Several
hundred children, students of the Bar
rack Grammar School. yesterday after
noon had narrow escapes from serious
injury. when a team Of horses
TO a delivery wagon. dashed UP New
brunswick avenue maddened by fright
When the team reached New street
n t,,rn was made and q crowd Of ehsl-
dren was compelled TO scatter and IN
their haste knocked each other down.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
FIRE PROTECTION REQUESTED.

IFrofn a SIAN OOTrtSpUIutHtFJ
TRENTON, April Ex-senator LeaVltt
presented for President Alderman in
the Senate yesterday a petition from
the German-American Alliance of New
Jersey requesting the Legislature to
pass a law providing for effective
means of fire protection in workshops,
theatres and factories.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14

Frank ]. Book and Louis Kamm con-
stitute the committee.
The dinner will be held some time
during May. and preparations will be
made for between 800 and 500 guests.
Prominent speakers will be engaged to
address the board on question of local
Importance. and on the best way to
follow out the boom the board is plan
ming for Newark real estate.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
TAX ASSESSMENT DATES.

TRENTON, April 14.-While the SEN
ate was in a turmoil yesterday there
we're passed without discussion Senate
bills 126 and 1879, the last two of the
series of -four measures providing for a
change in the date of assessment of
taxes from May 20 to January |. Few
Of the senators knew what was under
discussion, and the measures were rail
roaded through in lightnirg fashion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14

Prove all this for
yourself at OUR risk.
Order a can from
your grocer today and
serve G. Washington
Coffee for dinner to-
night-if you do not
say 1t Is as good or
better coffee than you
have ever served, your
grocer will refund
G. Ct
100 Hudson ST.,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14

Now being demonstrated at Hahne & Co, B ad street, Newark;
Stocker Bros. Central avenue and 10th street, Newark; R. H. Muir,
Main and Prospect streets, East Orange, N. ].
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14
Special Easter Sale

Tan, double and twist, covert cloth coat,
% inches long, we'll tailored, all sizes. Reg.
1898. Special for Saturday. 500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-14

your money. could
sen lsk-0r could we
oher-nny stronger
guarantee.
II your grocer does
lot have G.. Washing
on Coffee in stock,
I'll him to get 1t from
is WhOIesaler-he
in, and he Will, IL
III INSIST.
: CO.
New York.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
D. & D. men
ENCOURAGED
Landowners Anxious for Road 10
Go Through Their Land

The promoters of the Durham and
Danyille railroad, charter for
which is in the legislature at the
present time, are receiving much en-
couragement from the landowners
along the proposed route of the new
road and from the people of Danville.
A letter was received yesterday
offering TO give the right Of way and
furnish the cross ties for part of
the road free of charge IL 1t should
be built. The people of Danville are
delighted with the prospect of hav-
ing another road. AT the present
time Danville has no railroad outlet
except the Southern, and with the
building OF the new road 1t is hoped
that competitive freight rates can be
secured.
In Caswell county. the new road
will make accessible vast territory
which heretofore has had no rail-
road facilities. Naturally the land
owners along the route are very
anxious to donate the right of way in
order to secure the benefits that will
be derived from the road.
The charter has not as yet passed
the legislature. but as there is no op-
position to its passage, it will very
likely be made law before the legis-
lature adjourns.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Lost for Seven Years
Refuses 10 Go Home

San Francisco. March 2-Still Arm
In his Intention not TO return TO his
fathers home, Sidney Finley. son OF
Joseph Finley. former American con-
sui to Genoa, has reappeared In this
city after an absence OF seven years
The missing man appeared at local
hospital 10 be treated for several
knife wounds and was recognized BY
the physicians. Finley disappeared
from home seven years ago after a
quarrel with his father regarding the
settlement OF his mothers estate, and
be had NOT been heard from from that
time to this.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Skull Fractured
By Automobile

Richmond. March Rum down
by an automobile driven by Or. W.
Z. Broaddus of Glen Allen, Walter
Coleman. . years old. OF 3ls West
Broad street. was seriously injured
Monday night at Monroe and Broad
streets, ana his death at the Memo
rial hospital. where he was taken al
most Immediately after the accident.
is hourly expected.
The boy was unconscious when
lifted from the ground by DR.. Broad.
dus. and was stiIl unconscious when
the latest report from the hospital
was received. His skull is fractured
az the base.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
COIOred Man Picked
For Treasury Job

Washington. March All Is UNDER
stood hat President Taft has sent
70 the senate the name of J. G.
Napier (coloredl. OF Nashville, to be
register of the treasury, to succeed
w. T. Vernon. incumbent.
President Taft has lot been nearly
so liberal In his distribution Of fed
eral offices among colored men as
former President Roosevelt. but in the
present case he promised sernon's
place to Napier several months ago,
and would have sent the nomination
Of the latter to the senate earlier but
for the fact that Vernon Is said to be
poor financially, and It was thought
best to give him short time to look
out for another job.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Taft PLANS TOUR
THROUGH KANSAS
Invited 10 Start Campaign 10 The
SunlIswer Stale
70 OPEN battle Of 1872
Kansas State Fair WIN be Scene Of
President Tsit's Enuneistion Of New
Doctrine for Great Political Fight
That Wni Ensue Next Year Details
Of Trip to be Made Later.

Washington. March 2.--Ie became
known at the white house today. after
the visit of Representative Anthony,
OF Kansas, that when the president
makes his western tour In September
he will extend it to include number
OF western cities, and may make it
an opportunity to open the 1912 cam
paign.
The principal address will be de-
lIyered at the Kansas state fair. The
exact date will be left 10 the presi-
dents convenience. The invitation to
90 TO this place was extended by Rep
resenta,ive Madison six weeks ago and
was accepted at the time. the details
being left for future consideration.
Asked to Extend Trip.
Today Mr.. Anthony, who also rep
resents Kansas district, but who is
regular where Mr.. Madison is in
surgent. came TO ask the president 10
extend his Kansas trip TO include
other cities OF the Sunfower state.
When 1t was explained 10 him what a
chance this would be to put out some
good political doctrine the executive
consented.
The details Of the program for the
western trip. said Mr.. Anthony. viii
have 10 be arranged later. He Only
kns~ today shst sae itinerary would
take In the state fair, Leayenworth,
ED, perhaps. two OF three other Inn
porfant places He said that he ex-
pected that three, and perhaps four,
days would be consumed BY the execu-
/ tive party during the Kansas trip.
II was only suggested that the
Kansas fair would be proper OPEN
ing for the campaign OF 1912. The
| arst session OF the democratic con-
rress will have met and adjourned
provided there Is an extra session.
The tarin will have again become a
matter OF legislation. Reciprocity
lwill have been acted upon. Other
Taft policies will have been subjected
to the popular tests. and the occasion
would seem appropriate for The
enuncistion Of new doctrines or con
llnued faith IN old ones.
AT any rate the reactionary kansan'
hope the executive VIII decide to be
gin his campaign for reelection n
their state. They promise him a warn
welcome whether his mission turn
out 10 be political or merely neigh
borly. They remember with prid'
that the former president chose ossa
watomle In their state as the place 4
deliver bis famous new nationallsn
i aneech.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
THE PASSING Of
MR.. ". R. COOPER
Died This Morning al 7:45 After
Long Illness
ONE OF OUR FIRST CITIZENS
Was Man Of Energy and Progress
In His Younger Days--Well known
in Durham Twenty Years Ago
He Was Twice Married-sixty.seven
Years Of Age.

The city of Durham lost one of its
oldest and most valued citizens today
in the death of Mr.. w. r. Cooper,
which occurred at 7:45 this morning.
Death has seldom removed a more
highly esteemed citizen and one who
entered into the life and activity of
Durham twenty years ago. Few men
live and die in this world who have
not at least an enemy, but If William
r. Cooper had one we never heard OF
III. He was charitable, kind and ever
In good humor. never talking about
others; II he could not say good
word for man he said nothing. His
personality drew TO him men OF all
kinds; il was a pleasure to converse
with hip and listen to his droil
humor, which was all his own and
harmless.
Air. Cooper was born in Caswell
county 81 years ago. He was twice
married. His first marriage was TO
Miss Mollie James, Of Caswell county,
who died a short time after the mar
riage. From this union one sou, Mr..
Edward Cooper. was born. His sec
cnd marriage was to Miss Mamie Ed
wards, OF Virginia, and she still sur
wives hiI No children were born
to this last marriage, which has
lasted through % years of happy COM
panionship.
Mr.. Cooper first engaged in busi-
ness al Hurdles mills, in Person
county. He was engaged in milling
merchandising and fsr.ainG 40 TIA
place and was very successful. HI
came 10 Durham about % years ago
He was engaged In merchandising fol
some time. but afterwards he engaged
In the tobacco business. At this busi
ness he was very successful and wa
at one time one of the most prominen
business men of the city. His heall
failed in 1902, and since that time h
has lived ia retirement. For severa
years he has been an invalid unable
TO leave his home. He has endure'
fearful and prolonged suffering, bu
through It all he retained mis- goo'
disposition and kindly humor.
Mr.. Cooper joined the First Baptis
church about 2S years ago and ha
been a consistent member since tina
time. He was a good citizen. an idea
father and husband. and consecrate'
Christian man. His only surviving
relative. with the exception OF his wifi
and son. is one sister who lives 4
Alamance county.
The funeral arrangements have no
been completed.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Al Invited 70 California.

San Jose, Cal, March 2--san Jose
today celebrated invitation day by
mailing the first lot OF 100000 inyi-
tations whict are 10 be sent by Cali
fornians 10 friends aud acquaintances
throughout the east. inviting them to
locate in this state. The movement
was started by the Southern Pacific
railway. and Is designed to attract
permanent settlers rather than tour
lists. Each county Of California is 10
send out It's quota OF invitations
which are in the form Of attractive
cards bearing views of the different
localities.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
wife Beater Sent
10 Whipping Post

Baltimore. Nd. March 2.-The spec
tacle was Witnessed In the criminal
court here yesterday OF a white man.
who had bruially beaten his wife,
pleading for mercy with tears stream
Ing down bis face when he heard the
sentence of 1--WE lashes at the whip
ping post and Imprisonment In jail.
But there was no mercy because the
testimony showed that Frank Nc
cauley struck bis wife seven OF eight
times. choking her and then took
from her moro than $50. II was the
second sentence OF a wlfcbeater 10
the post BY Judge Duffy within .
month.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Swings I'm Harness 10
Gain Height for Navy

st. Paul. March 2.-Frederick
Mussel. IL years old. who Il half an
inch too short 10 Join the navy. T.
swinging daily in a harness attached
to his head TO gain the necessary
height. The rigging was fixed up by
friendly fireman.
After keeping at Il for a week he
has added a quarter OF an inch 90 his
height. He will be rs years old on
March s. and after that be must add
two inches 10 be accepted BY the
navy surgeon. Every morning he
swings until he Is sore and siift.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Jury Will Investigate
Cumberland Tragedy

Cumberland, Nd. March IA
brief will be made. OF the new evil
dence that has been adduced in the
Twigg-Elosser case. since the mon
oxide theory has been accepted. and
It will be presented to the April
grand jury. The new witnesses arc
said to knock out the monoxide
theory. which many have refused to
take seriously.
States Attorney Robb says he will
take charge of any new evidence pre-
sented to him, especially that which
supports the coroner's jury in the
finding OF death BY cyanide poison
ing.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Special Term Court
For Train Robbers

Gainesville. Ga. March 2--George
Anderson. alias "old Bill' Miner, al
legged leader OF the bandits who held
up aud robbed the Southern railway
fast mail on February is. near White
sulphur Springs. win be arraigned
AZ special term of the superior
court next Friday. L. G. Hunter and
James Hanford, both OF whom have
confessed to participating In the
holdup, probably will be arraigned
AZ the same time. The jail in which
tho men are confined Is carefully
guarded day and night,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Niqht Rider Witness
FIees Under Guard

Paducah. Ky. March 2.--Guard-
ed by soldiers, Milton Oliver. alleged
victim OF night riders, with his FAM
ily, passed through Paducah on their
way 10 Metropolis. ILL.,. where they
will make their home.
Since Oliver was shot and danger
ously injured last May troops have
guarded him. He is witness In
night rider cases at Hopkinsyille,
Ky, next month. and state troops
will escort him there.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
French Entries In
World Balloon Race

New York. March 2.-The Aero
club OF America Is elatcd today over
the receipt Of three French entries Of
The International balloon race TO be
held IN this country in October.
This lnsufes nine competitors.
three from England aud three Ameri-
cans being the other contestants. The
executive committee Of the Aero club
will meet next Tuesday to decide be-
tween Indianapolis. Kansas City
Omaha. San Francisco and Cincinnati
an the starting point for the race.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Women May Smoke In
Public Dining Room

New York. March 2.--That the
throwing open OF It's public dining
rooms 10 women who might care 10
smoke with their afternoon tea mas
filled long-felt want. Is the asser-
tion OF the management OF New
york's newest hotel.
II was said today that more than
half Of the womens who dine there
daily smoke cigarettes,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03
Calls Upon China For
Further Statement

London. March 2.--Thc czar has de-
a more definite statement
from China than that contained In
Russia's recent note regarding alleged
violations Of te treaty of 1851. and
a written confirmation Of verbal
promises made TO Minister Korost0-
yltz. according to Reuter- Peking
correspondent.
Unless the czar's demands are met
Russia will occupy the III province
An Chinese Trkcstan.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03

Washington, March 2.--president
Taft yesterday scst to the senate the
nomination of James Mclaughlin TO
b. postmaster at Lynchburs, Va.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03

PlttsburR, Pa. March f.---AfiHto-
cratic dogs OF all varieties. nearly
900 OF them. are In the hands Of
the Judges at the annual bench show
OF the Duquesne Kennel club, which
opened to-day and viii continue until
the end OF the week. II IL one OF
the most extensive exhibitions OF
dogs ever shown In this section.
Prize-winnors. from famous kennels
throughout the country are included
smony tho exhibits
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-03-03

Chicago pays her mayor $4,000
a year, which is considerably mote
than the salary received by the gov
ernor OF any Of the states. with the
single exception Of New York.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-04
COMMISSIONERS
HOLD MEETING

The board Of county commission.
ers met in regular session at the
court house this morning with all
members present The entire morn
ing was taken up with hearing on
protest on the contract for the aiinco
drainage district which was awarded
some days ago to C. B. Campbell.
Attorney Lewis OF Oklahoma City,
representing another bidder contend.
ed that the contract was not let 70
the lowest bidder, However accord.
ing to the figures before the commits.
sleners. Mr. Campbell was consider
ed TIT lowest and best bidder
At the conclusion OF the hearing
the commissioners decided to LET the
contract stand and approved the bond
ol Mr.. Campbell
Other business eJmlng before tht
boara was Of a routine nature