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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
JAPS WANT THE HEAD OF
MORGAN'S REPRESENTATIVE

OSWEGQ, N. Y, Feb. e.--Relatives
in this city of Willard ID. Straight,
representative in China of j. P. Nor
gan & Co., and a brother-in-law Of
Harry Payne Whitney, have received
letters from Picking announcing that a
price had been placed on his head by
the Japanese government. At the
home of Miss Laura Newkirk. who is
Mr.. S~traight's aunt, it was said that
they had heard>that such a letter had
been received. but not by them, and
they did not desire to discuss it until a
reply had been received to a letter sent
Mr.. Straight's sister, who is in Boston.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
CANAL ABANDONING
MEASURE ARGUED
Lehigh Valley R. r. Cannot Bid
for Waterway if Bill Is
Enacted.
rFrom a STAFF Correspondent

lrIot0 q Sthn COTreSponNeHt
TRENTON, Feb. 1.-THE Lehigh VAL
ley Ra-ar,ad Company will not be a
bidder for any part of the Morris Canal
property, If the present bill providing
for abandonment of the Morris Canal
becomes law. according to a statement
made by William HI. Corbin, counsel
for the company, at the hearing before
the railroads and canals committee of
the two houses yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Corbin said that the Lehigh Valley
was anxious to wash its hands OF the
whole canal business.
MI. Corbin further said that the Lee
high Valley had purchased since twelve
months ago nearly all h stock held
in the Morris Canal and Banking Com
pany by private holders. and was will
ing to pay a generous price for the re-
mainder. He said that the Morris
Canal had cost the company $40. 600. 900
loss in forty years. but that 1t would
not come to the Legislature of New
Jersey again to ask for canal abandon
ment If the present bill failed to be
enacted.
Mr.. Corbin let the committee into
some OF the plans of the Lehigh for
expansion when he said that the COM
pany intended to improve its terminal
at Jersey City with millions" He
said that the company had been "lib-
eral to the degree of prohigacy" in ac-
ceding to the terms Of the present
abandonment bill drawn by the COM
missioners named in a joint resolu-
ton last winter and composed of the
Governor, Attorney-G General Edmund
Wilson and former Supreme Court
Justice Bennett Van Syckel.
Lawyer John r. Hardin. of Newark,
appeared on behalf of property-holders
on Lake Hopatcong whose interests
might be endangered by the proposed
law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
SNYDER co. EMPL OYEES
TO HOLD ANNUAL BALL,

w. v. Snyder Company Employees
Mutual Aid Association will make
merry at their annual ball, which will
be held at the New Auditorium, Orange
street, tonight. The ballroom has been
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and myriads of various colored electric
lights have been added to make the
affair one of grandeur.
The committees in charge of the
affair are: Arrangements commit
tee, Emil Rosenthal, Edward M.
Slee. Milton C. Tompkins, Cornelius
6 18th, Charles s. Bernhard, Adrian
Roache. ex-off1cio; reception committee,
Theodore Taylor, Miss -Agnes Murphy,
Henry Heyman, Leroy E.. Lum, r.
Brett. Miss Helen MacAveigh, Joseph
Groell. w. Townsend; floor manager,
Elmer P. Velso; assistant floor man
ager, George Harway.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
JERSEY GIRL DIES;
LAWYER NAbBEO
Accused OF Being Implicated in
Death of New Brunswick
Young Woman.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Thomas Port
lock-, of Brooklyn, a lawyer, with an
office In Nassau street, was arrested
yesterday on an indictment foun IN
Hudson county. New Jersey, accusing
him in connection with the death Of
Miss Aida Tramblay. of New Bruins
wick, n. j.. Miss Tramblay died re-
Gently in Wells Hospital. New Bruins
wick, following an operation performed
in Hobokcn.
The girl disappeared from her home
in the latter part of January. Her
mother sought the lawyer in his Office.
knowing that he had been counting
her, and obtained his promise. 1t Is
alleged, that her daughter would re-
turn home. She did return soon after
ward. Mrs. Joseph Burger-Fassens, a
Hoboken midwife, who has been ar
rested, says a young man, who said
he was Miss Tramblay's brother, took
her away from the midwife's house
that sane afternoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
RUMORED HAMILTON FISH
WILL WE'D MRS. AMSINCK.

NEW YORK, Feb. Sit is reported
that the engagement of Hamilton Fish
and Mrs. Florence Amsinck, widow OF
Gustav Amsinck, would be formally
this week. 1t was a topic of
conversation yesterday at several teas,
and a no longer private informa-
zion. Mrs. Amsinck herself was out
last night and could not be reached,
and Mr.. Fish and his family are living
out of the city. so that no formal per-
sonal corroboration of the engagement
could be obtained, but it is generally
accepted as a fact among intimate
friends of both Mrs. Amsinck and MT.
Fish.
Mrs. Amsinck's first marriage, when
she was Miss Florence Delaplain, was
to the late James Hud Beekman. A
wear or so after his death. October l,
1905, at Geneva, h married Gustav
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
JERSEY A PLANNED
FOR SAN FRANCISCO FAIR.
Senate Bill Provides for Naming
Commission.
lyrom q STAFF cerrsspondsns.l

TRENTON, Feb. 8.-Among the
many bills introduced in the Senate
last night is one by Senator Smallsy,
which will enable any physician or
surgeon who has qualified In other
States and who is a graduate Of an
accredited school to obtain . New Jsr-
sey license.
A bill introduced by Senator Geb-
hardt prohibiting the use Of the Hun
garian coat of arms by steamship som
panies and foreign brokers, bankers
and attorneys, is for the purpose Of
disseminating the practise now said to
be prevalent among those who deal
with Hungarians, and defrauding them
in many cases, by making 1t seem that
the coat Of arms of Hungary carries
with it an official stamp Of approval
from the Hungarian government.
Mr.. Edge-To provide for appoint
ment of a New Jersey commission at
San Francisco Exposition in 1915 SON
sisting Of eleven persons.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
HERMANN BUYS
CINCINNATI NEWSPAPER,

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 6.-The Com
mercial Tribune, which was sold at a
sheriff's sale last year, has been leased
to a syndicate headed by August
Garry Hermann. president of the
Cincinnati Baseball Club, and composed
of a number of politicians. Scott Small
until recently director of public safety
OF Cincinnati, will be business man
ager. The new management will take
charge OF the plant about March 1. e.
0. Eshelby, publisher, will retire from
active newspaper work.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
OF BIRDS
DYING IN NORTHERN N. j.

Thousands OF rabbits, pheasants.
grouse, quail and Hungarian partridge
are dying in Northern New Jersey be-
cause Of the extreme weather condi-
tons. The surface of the land is Gov
cred with an ice coat, through which
neither animals nor birds "a break to
procure food.
Similar conditions have not existed
before in Northern New Jersey for a
period of thirty years. Underneath
the light fall Of snow of Saturday
morning lies q heavy crust, which has
covered fields and hillsides for ten
days. 1t is impossible for birds to
procure the grass and weed seeds on
which they subsist during the winter
months.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
DEATH TRAP ABOLITION
MEASURE GIVEN HEARING.
Trrom a star Correspondent

TRENTON, Feb. 6.-There was a
large delegation of citizens of Ridgefield
Park, Bergen county, at the hearing
yesterday afternoon before the commit
tee on railroads and canals of the
House on Assemblyman Hennessy's
bill to give the Public Utilities Com
mission immediate power to issue or
ders to the railroads that would rem
der safe the situation wherever a
condition of imminent and extraordi-
larry danger to human life exists in
connection with the entrance to or
exit from any railway station"
1t was shown that seven persons had
been killed outright and several per-
sons injured st Ridgefeld Park In less
than two years.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
GROVE BOROUGH
BILL M UP AGAIN.
[From a STAN corre,ponaent.

TRENTON, Feb. 6.-The Ocean
Grove borough bill. an annual visitor
In tho legislative halls, was discussed
pro and con before the House COM
mittee on boroughs and borough
commissions yesterday. Much the
same arguments as were presented last
year were used again.
DR.. A. e. Ballard, president of tho
Ocean Grove Campmeeting Associa-
ton. spoke at length and declared that
IL the bill becomes a law the object
for which his association was created
will be abolished.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
OBSCENITY IN PUBLIC
MISDEMEANOR BY MEASURE
[rrom a stat corr.spond.nt.l

lPAOnh = or6AA
TRENTON Feb. 6.-Four bills were
passed by the House last night.
House "a, Mr.. Anderson-Fixes one
year as the time within which a set
Element may be gained in any munich
pality for the purpose of relief under
the poor act. =
House IS, Mr.. Prout-Repeals an
amendment to the act concerning tres
passing on private lands. approved
April 10, 1908.
House n. MT. Pikaart-Requires the
display of the STARS and Stripes ON
county and municipal buildings or
grounds every business day In the
year.
House II, Mr.. Stickel--Makes a per-
son who uses obscene language In a
public place guilty of a misdeneanor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
JUDGE SPEER ATTACKS
PRESENT LIABILITY LAW
From a staff Correspondent

tEiOhA q Rhoh
TRENTON, Feb. 6.-The employers
liability law, as it stands today and as
it affects employers of domestic and
agricultural labor, vas declared to be
and to have a vicious princi-
pie underlying 1t" by Judge William Fl.
Speer, speaking at the luncheon given
by the New Jersey Editorial Associa-
ton in the Windsor Hotel.
He declared that manufacturers could
increase the price of their commodities
in proportion to the increased cost of
running a plant which has been in
creased by the liability law, but that
this cannot be done by farmers and
employers Of domestic help and, there
fore, the burden of expense Is put upon
those who can least afford to bear It.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
CONVICT LABOR BILL
INTRODUCED In HOUSE.
Forty-year Franchises Aim Of
Assembly Measure.
[Troi.l a STAFF Correspondent. ]

II Oli IL 0tdL N
TRENTON, Feb. 6~.-Important legis-
lation proposed In the House last night
includes a bill amending in important
particulars the terms of the limited
franchise act passed a few years ago
koffered by Assemblyman Lowry, OF Els
sex. It's salient provision is that
franchises may hereafter be granted
by municipalities to public utilities cor
/ porations for the term of forty years
The present law provides that no fran
chise shall be granted for a longer term
than twenty years, but the voters by
referendum may grant a forty-year
franchise.
A Joint resolution by Assemblyman
Anderson, Somerset, authorizes the
Governor to appoint two Republican
members of the Legislature, the COM
missioner of charities and correction,
secretary of State Board of Health,
commissioner of roads, keeper of the
State prison and a New Jersey repre-
sentative of the Federation of Labor
as a commission to formulate a plan
for the use of the labor of all con-
victs.
Minority Leader Martin offered a bill
giving official recognition to the osteo-
paths Of the State. .
A bill by Assemblyman Egan, OF
Hudson, authorizes the State Board OF
Education to purchase a site and erect
another State normal school in Hudson
county and appropriates 100000 there
for.
Assemblyman Simpson, of Hudson
seeks to have repealed the Plank road
bill passed last week providing for g
temporary bond issue to repair tina
thoroughfare while permanent i'm
provement is being made. Mr.. Simp-
SON, It is said. Is acting at the instance
of the Hudson county freeholders.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
zoo PRETTY GIRLS WILL
RIVAL HORSES AT SHOW.
Plan to Wear Latest Creations
and Hold Receptions.

ATLANTIC CITY, Feb, GA real
fashion show in which 200 handsome
young women r to wear the very
latest creations Of American modistes
and hold receptions morning and re-
ming on one Of the big beach piers. Is
planned as a counter-attraction for
horse show during Easter week.
T. A. Morrison and M. l.. Stone, of
New York, have practically bought a
pier for foul days, from April 8 to Z,
and have contracted to provide 200 of
the prettiest women they. can find. A
preference will be given to ARTISTS
models and show girls whose services
can be procured.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
PRINCETON PRESIDENT
HONORED IN NEW YORK,

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-The faculty
and the students of the College Of the
City Of New York gathered in the great
hall yesterday afternoon to welcome
President Hibben, of Princeton, who
was the nonresident professor of
philosophy at the City College in 1909
and 1910.
Speaking of his two years expert
ence at the New York City College
President Hibben said:
"The students here always regarded
education as a great opportunity and
a sacred trust. I know that your pur-
pose is to go out to live not for your
selves but for your fellow men,"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
NONE ATTEND HEARING
ON ELECTION MEASURES.
[rrom a STAR correspondent.

TRENTON, Feb. 6.-Nobody showed
up yesterday afternoon before the Sem
ate committee on elections either for or
against any of the election bills pend
ing. Consequently there was no hear
ing. Senator Leavitt, author of i'm
portant amendments TO the Geran cleo
ton law and chairman of the cleo
lions committee, said that the conspic-
uous absence of citizens was a tribute
to the intent Of the proposed changes,
as there was evidently no opposition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06

Amsinck, a banker, who died nearly
two years since.
Mr.. Fish, who was assistant treasurer
of the United States under Roosevelt,
is a brother of Stuyvesant Fish and
the late Nicholas Fish, and was named
after his father, the late Hamilton
Fish, at one time secretary of state
under Grant.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
UNIFORM SCHOOL TEST
REPEATER in HOUSE.
EFrom . stan Correspondent. ]

TRENTON, Feb. 6.-Assemblymsn
Gill, Of Mercer, introduced in the House
last night a bill repeating the act passed
last year requiring a uniform examine
ton throughout the State for entrance
to the high schools, regardless Of the
character OF the years work In an
particular school.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
WALDRON AGAIN NAMED
STATE SEALER OF WEIGHTS.
[From a star Correspondent. ]

TRENTON, Feb. 6.--The appointment
of the State superintendent of weights
and measures, William L. Waldron,
was sent to the Senate last night by
Governor Wilson. The appointment Of
the following members Of h Board
of Examiners of fesble-minded. epilep-
tics and other detectives were also re-
ccivsd. They are DR.. Alexander Marcy,
of Burlington, and DR.. Henry b. Cos
till, of Mercer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
SENATE PASSES BILL FOR
WIDENING PLANK ROAD.
ETrom a stan Correspondents

TRENTON, Feb. 8.-The Senate last
night passed Senate bill No. 30, in
troduced by Mr.. Fielder, Of Hudson.
which will enable the f~reeholders Of
Hudson and Essex counties to widen
Plank road. The bin allows. notwith-
standing appeals in condemnation
suits, the petitioner to enter upon and
take possession Of the lands pending
an appeal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
GOODWILL COUNCIL, D. OF L.,
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS.

An installation of officers was con-
Quoted by Goodwill Council. Daughters
of Liberty, last evening, | n Garfield
Post hall, 24S Market street. Those In
stalled were: Anna Wapshare, c.; A.
Brown. A. c.; S. J. McAllister. v. c.;
w. StellJes. A v. c.; A. Wapshare,
r. s.: 7. Rheinbolt, A. r. s.; Charles
r. Mum, B. s.; A. e. Rayner, treas-
urer: A. Riley, g.; d. Link, /. G.; S.
e. Van Doren, o. O.; Annie Wapshare,
trustee; Loretta Raynor. organist, and
c n. Num-. A. q. Rayner and A. See,
representatives to State council.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
MAZES MAY BE
CLEARED IF BILLS PASS.
IyFom : stsaf correspendsnt.]

TRENTON. Feb. 6.--FoUr bills, deal
ing with reforms In the judicial pro-
ceedinas Of the State and Endorsed by
the State Bar Association. were intro
ducsd in the Senate last night by sena-
tor silzer, n in the House by MI.
Watson, for Speaker McCran. Tho
bills II they become Z law will faci-
ttats the administration Of Justice and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-06
YELLOW FEVER VICTIMS BETTER.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-The navy
department has been informed BY
cable that the body Of Commander l..
G. Bsrtolette, who died Of yellow fever
It 0uayaquii. has been put On board
= steamer for New Orleans, Va PAN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-12
CHART OF iLLIMlTABLE VOID
Remarkable Five-Acre Sectional Map
OF tho Sky at Harvard Uni
versity.

This seems to be an age OF great
things. To talk Of billions no longer
occasions a shiver Of incredulous ad-
miration. One of the wonders at Har-
ward university today is a flveacre
sectional map Of just plain sky and
consultations. At the expense Of
more than q million dollars Harvard
university has provided the chart
which distinctly shows 100000 stars,
this having been prepared in sections
by the Harvard university astrOn-
omers. The sections Of the map.
placed together. would cover an area
Of more than i've acres, which is a
pretty extensive plan Of charting the
"illimitable void" ssss
In scholarly annual report the d.
rector Of the observatory calls atten-
ton to thes.fact that during the past
year 1886 photographs of stars were
made by the observatory. For more
than sc years the Harvard observa-
tory has kept complete records Of as
Economical developments. By reaeon
Of thirty years. work and an expendi-
ture Of a million dollars, this observa-
tory is placed. ahead OF all other sirni-
lar institutions.
In the study of the stars at the Har-
ward observatory there is something
more than mere love Of knowledge or
tender sentiment. Even the slow.
paced walk Of lovers under the arch
ing Cambridge elms has no more Of
witchery and romance, about 1t than
the wonders Of scientific research
stored away in the college observa.
tory, which with its various stations
has already become the shrine Of mod
ern astronomers.-"Affairs and Folks.
Joe Mitchell Chapple, in Joe Chapple's
Newsletter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-12
IN. wor,d,. er.a+e.t Slave

Aesop probably is one OF the most
noted slaves that ever lived. The
fables and stories he told have de-
lighted mankind for twenty-five hun
dred years, and there is no telling how
much longer the world Will continue
to enjoy them. Aesop was SO de-
formed that for long time his Greek
master could not sell him. Finally
be was sold, and the master found
him SO wise that he was set free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-12
Golden Opportunity
Is OFFERED TO INVEST

OFV6u6O ~ vNv60u
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Tom Boy, Nelly. Camp Bird. Black
Bear, and The Lewis.
Our properties are not prospects. but
fully developed mines with over 800, 900
tons of ore blocked, and we are now
blocking ore at the rate Of 500 tons
daily
Owing to the recent destruction by
fire Of The Bear Greek Mill we are now
offering block Of stock in The Junta
ana Jim Grow Properties at 80 cents
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Our companies are backed up by the
best financial and personal references
In the state Of Colorado both as to the
vaiue Of the properties and the man
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owing to the low capitalization Of
our companies this stock Is bound to
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Exhibits Of ore and further details
at our Office. Write or call.
THOMAS & FORSTER,
IN. Ia. Sale 81. Chicago, 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-12
p i sIRo II WORLD


WHAT d considered to most beauti.
eul bird In tho world 10 the quezal. Of
lGuatemala. Until within the last few
lyears It was unknown to science.
|auong tho Heathered creatures, de-
lighting In the silence Of high alti.
tudes. II dwells on mountain heights
above 1000 feet in elevation.
Tho quezal was the royal bird Of
the ancient Axtecs, and it's piumes
were used to decorate the head
dresses and cloaks of their kings. The
Que1al's breast 10 . brilliant scarlet.
while ito green tail attains q length
Of three feet. It is about the size Of
the common pigeon. It nests in holes
In rotten trees. which 1t enlarges with
its bill, 20 as to make roomy and
comfortable residence. The young
arc Matched totally devoid Of feathers.
It is the hardest of all birds to pre-
pare for mounting. for it's skin Is as
tender a. so much tissue paper, and
the feathers sre implanted to such
slight depth that they readily fall out.
A specimen 10 very apt to be spoiled
by falling against branch Of tree
on being shot.
Up to 1860, naturalists did not know
where the quezal was to be found.
The few specimens which had fallen
into their hands had been obtained
from Indians, who kept the secret.
About that time. however, collector.
visiting that country, got on the track
of the birds and went up into the
mountains, where he shot a number of
them. In ancient times the skins of
all birds of this species belonged to
the king, and none but members of the
royal family were allowed to wear the
feathers.
The quezal belongs to the family Of
tragons. the genus including forty-six
species, thirty-three Of which are
American. All are very beautiful and
extremely rare.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-12

what get TOMORROW pays for more
books and tuition. and maybe few.
just few, things to wear. These
shoes are so dreadfully heavy and hot,
and they make such noise on the
floor. There isn't another calico dress
in the whole building. not among hun
dreds Of us. Why. what is that? Aunt
Margaret, what are you hiding in your
lapy'
She snatched the waist and shook It
out. and her face was beaming. "Haye
you taken to waists all fancy and but
toned in the back? l bet you this Is
miner
IT bet you so. too" said Margaret
Sinton. 'You undress right away and
try it on, and If it fits 1t viii be done
for morning. There are some low shoes
too!'