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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
4 NEFAPlOUs LEGISLATIVE BILL.

MNNE of the worst bills that political partisanship ever folsted
w upon a Legislature is that which would give to the Board
of Works of Newark a mandatory power in the matter OF
appropriations for the boards use. Under our charter the Com
mon Council is the financial body of the city. It holds the public
purse. The council is responsible for the appropriations and the
tax levy. There is no responsibility for any other official body.
From time to time legislatures in the past, and during a period
when municipal home rule was a football for political partisans,
passed acts making certain appropriations mandatory In addition
TO appropriations for interest on the bonded debt. The amount
of these appropriations4has been a serious obstacle in the proper
administration of the ctys affairs. But there Is a plausible reason
for them. In the case of the Board of Works there is no public
reason to be urged, while there are obvious good reasons why the
board should not be given the extraordinary power contemplated
by the legislative bill to dip its hands into the city treasury
The purposes for which the money is to be spent are all OF a
character to be converted to political partisan advantage. The
real object of the bill is to give to a partisan board in an election
campaign all the money necessary for making party votes in the
way of hiring out work on the streets and employing labor. The
Council finance committee makes a vigorous protest to the
Legislature against this nefarious bill, which had its origin in the
Republican County Committee. Will the Legislature heed the
protest?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
R-eciprocstv BnI.

Reciprocity Bill.
TO the Editor Of the Evening Star:
1t was with sincere regret that the
business men OF this city and through
out the State heard of the Senate's re-
fusal to pass the Stickel automobile
reciprocity measure. It appears to be
a very foolish move ON their part be-
aus there was everything for New
Jersey to gain by the passage of such
a bill and very little, IL anything. to
lose.
The auto reciprocity bill signihed
New Jerseys abandonment of the old
fashioned methods, which have gained
the reputation of being altogether too
conservative. New Jersey automobile
trade would receive a great boost If
the bill wen through. Thousands of
autoists from New York, Pennsylvania
and other places would have f1ocked
here on sightseeing trips. This would
necessarily mean money spent in this
State in various ways besides in the
automobile line. B.. M. KENToN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
RAILROADS AS EXPRESS COMPANY PARTNERS

TT HAT railroad ownership of express company stock is the back
Il bone of the system of extortonate express charges to the
public is clearly shown by testimony before the Interstate
Commerce Commission, now investigating this business. For in
stance, it has been brought out that the Southern Pacific railroad
has been taking go per cent of the WelsFargo express receipts on
it's lines, while the share that the American Express Company rnust
give up to the Union Pacific railroad is about 81 per cent
Large holdings of express stock by the railroads make the two in
terests virtually partners, and the railroads manage to get better
than an even break. Railroad interests have been the backbone of
express company influence al Washington.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
A PIECE OF LEGISLATIVE BAIT.

0To HE Senate bill, gotten up by the Morris canal lobby for the
purchase of the Wharton tract in South Jersey for $1,000,
900 out of the prospective receipts from the sale of the
Norris canal, is unconstitutional. The bill, if made a law, will be
worthless. And no doubt the lawyer who drew it was aware of
that fact. The bill was passed by the Senate, despite the warnings
that it could have no legal effect. But the object will be served if
South Jersey members can be influenced by it to vote for the canal
abandonment bill. The bal. on the hook is SO plain, however, that
no legislator with common sense would regard it. The law govern.
ing an appropriation for a million dollars of expenditure is clear
enough. The Legislature cannot spend money that the State does
not possess and it cannot contract an obligation of such a char.
acter without having the financial resources to meet it with.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
A VICTORY FOR FREE LABOR.

X 1CTORY is almost in sight for organized labor in the war
W against conyictmade wares that it has been wagng for
more than a century. If a bill that has passed the House
of Representatives becomes a law the extinction of the contract
labor system in State prisons throughout the nation is a question
Of a few years. Subiectng convict.made goods to the laws of every
State into which they are brought will wipe out the present
atrocious system under which about half of the States which have
abolished prison contract labor are made the dumping ground for
such goods from the other half. This measure, originally framed
by the Industrial Commission of 1900 and killed in every Congress
since until the present one, is now in a fair way to enactment, the
employers of free labor having Joined forces with the workingmen
10 push it. The wonder is that capital has taken so long to realize
now aemoralizing the effect of prison-labor competition is upon
the markets. y
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
MORE FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE CHILDREN.

1T He streets of our cities become more and more dangerous
Ii every year for children as well as for adults. During Feb
ruaTy Twenty-Five persons were killed and 1917 were in
iured by vehicles in New York city. Automobiles killed eleven and
injured hftyseven. Traffic conditions in Newark are not less dan
gerous than those in Manhattan, and we have our street fatalities
to record. We should at least amply provide for the safety of the
children in their necessary play in the open. There is a lack of
playground facilities. When budgets are made up the estimates
Tor Fairgrounds are invariably cut and sometimes "to the bone"
The economy that makes the lives of the citys children a considera
ton secondary to others in a municipal budget is barbarHy. In the
budget for this year the council should make a new start for pro-
Vlding playground accommodations. 1t is not a luxury that is
asked for, but a pressing necessity that long ago passed the danger
point.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
ZONES FOR THE PARCELS posi-.

G. HALL weight alone be the basis Of rates under the coming
- parcels post system, or shall distance ago be taken into
account? II the former plan is adopted, with a twelve
centsapound rate, It Will cost 81 80 to send an eleven.pound pack.
age, the proposed limit, from Newark to Elizabeth or to San Fran.
cisco. The parcels post could not compete with the express com.
panies in many respects Senator Briggs predicts that the Senate
committee will recommend a nome system of charges. This looks
more logical than the House hatrate proposition. In any event,
even for the longest haul, the charge per pound must eventually be
made lower than twelve cents if the parcels post is to be q measure
of practical rshef from express company extortion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

he laughed. While others were mop
ping their eyes and endeavoring to
stife their sobs his own eyes brimmed
with merriment, and he burst into APP
propriate outlaws. At last the lady
by his side turned upon him indig-
nantly.
II d-don't NOV what brought you
h-here," she sobbed. with streaming
eyes. and pressing her hand against
her aching heart, but If y-you don't
like the p-play, you might l-let other
p-people enjoy It,"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
fUsTAIINEJ
AB0UT MMx
PSI No

Just to prove that summer is near at
hand Daniel Kelly. of 1877 Ogden street,
Is preparing for his camp, which he
Will establish at the Highlands his
season. He called a conference of the
men whom he has selected TO take with
him and outlined the work for the
season. "Only men who are hard
workers during the winter will be at
my camp he declared. The first two
names on his list are those of Gay
Mines and Jack McGlone, W cab driv-
ers. who have their stand at h Fourth
avenue station Of the Erie railroad.
Among those who were arraigned In
the First Precinct Court the other day
was one named Peter Powers, who was
charged with lettering.
When Clerk Rooney asked him how
he pleaded Powers said Fol whatY'
why, you were arrested for loiter.
ing" said the clerk.
mo, I wasn't, 7 was ~staggerin'," re-
piled Powers, ~ was too full to be
loitsrin'."
Howard MacSherry after q long line
of dickerfng the other day was able
to make a settlement with a lawyer
who had a suit for damages pending
against the Public Service Railway
Company. ''That was some job get
ting him to accept that settlement"
remarked MacSherry.
do you think was satisfied"
MacSnerry was asked.
II guess he is in about the same
position as an old David Harum sort
Of a horse trading cuss that I used to
know years ago. said MacSherry.
What did you get for that old bay
horse a friend asked him one day.
well, was the careful reply, t
didn't get what l cal'lated I would, but !
then I hardly oal'lated I would"
The kicker has the same scenery
around him all the time, for his mo-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
Park Fairgrounds.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
The Essex County Park Playground
will shortly be opened for the use Of
the school children. Many or the moth :
ers are under the impression that their
children are apt TO get injured while
playing about the apparatus. The In
structors who are placed In h differ
ent parks are thoroughly capable, and
not only will they watch for the safety
of the children, but will teach them
many athletic tricks which Will enable
them to grow mp to be manly and
strong.
Any boy who gets loud-mouthed and
unruly is suspended from the place for
a week or two. Since the time they
were first In operation there have been
few accidents while the instructors
have been In charge. LIONEL L.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Charles L. An :
derson dropped in a.
the White House TO-
a little visit. Mrs.
Anderson's daughters
have been in Wash !.
ington several timeJ
visiting cousin Hell +.
en-" but this Is Mrs.
Taft's sisters frs
call,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
JUST BY THE WAY.
Careless Maid.

Mrs. De Style-Babette. 1t is taking
you a long time to find my hairpins."
The French Maid-I have found
them now, madam.
Mrs. De Style-Then why don't you
go ahead and dress me?
The MAid-I nave now lost the hair.
Noticed Itt
My wife wants money-as to how
l know 1t. you decide:
1 told a pointless joke just now
And she laughed until she cried.
FOND Of 'Em~
Gotham Fowle-When I spoke Of
love she drank in every word that I
uttered eagerly.
Freliegh Givin-Yes. she told me she
liked soft drinks.
Careless Papa.
Woody Tooke-Grace, are you sur
your fathers whistling out there In
the yard Just because he's in good
humor2
Grayce Cook-I don't know, Why
do you ask7
Woody Tooke-Weli, it's approach
ing the hour when I usually go home,
you know, and-well, I wish he
wouldn't whistle So loud. He'll rouse
that blamed dog the frst thing he
knows.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
DINNER STORIES.

1t was a sweet. sad play, and there
was hardly a dry handkerchief In the
house. But one man in the balcony
irritated his companions excessively by
refusing to take the performance in
the proper spirit. Instead of weeping
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

the ancient and until
then respected otta-
del of San Juan a.
Ulloa, which Spain
had erected in the
early part of the sew
enteenth century at 6.
cost of $4,000. 900. For
four days under the
Scott Are the value
Of San Juan depre~
ciated at the rate o.
81, 900. 900 a day ano
then the humble ma
a4IaH for nA
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

to Harry N. Donaldson, Of Baltimore,
was announced. Miss O'Neill will leave
o for Texas, where she will visit
her sisters. Miss O'Neill and Miss
Evelyn O'Neill. Mr.. Donaldson will
join the party later.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

The STAR extends the privilege
of these columns to the public n
not more than one hundred words
treating of topics of the hour.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

You can't beat the gas company
growied McTorkins. "If you try Be-
economiEe by turning the gas down.
low there will be an increase Of pres
cure"
yes, rye noticed that myself .
giggled Miss McTorlins. blushing with
the memory Of a scene IN the pariss
the night before.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

Herbert w. Ladd,
twice Governor o.
Rhode Island, and G.
former millionaire, IL
now totally blind and
a pauper. Friends
are begging the Leg
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

The spring concert of the Orange
Musical Art Society will be given at
the Lyceum. East Orange. on Friday
evening, April 2s.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

be secured at the Orange W. C. T. u,
4S0 Main street.
Following the luncheon denornina-
tional representatives will announce
the result of their double membership
campaign" and increased subscrip-
lions to missionary magazines. Presi-
dents of missionary societies have been
asked to send this Information to the
secretary, Miss Louise Dodd. 322
William street. East Orange, before
April Is.
Addresses will be made by Mrs. Pea
body. chairman Of the national jubilee
committee, and Miss Helen Barrett
Montgomery, an author and lecturer.
Other speakers are yet to be an
nounced. 1t is expected that many
women from northern New Jersey
towns will attend the luncheon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Three years after her sister be
came the first lady OF the land.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
TODAY IN HISTORY.

March %, 1871. General Scott begaf,
the bo~mbardment Of Vera Cruz, and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

Mrs Anderson. islature for an ap
preparation for his support.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

women from northern New Jersey
towns will attend the luncheon.
Miss Helen r. Budd. daughter of DR..
and Mrs. T. Earle Budd. of Park street.
Orange. who is to be married to Mr..
Victor Schwartz, of Newark, April 8,
will be the guest of honor at a coffee
to be given for her this afternoon by
Mrs. William Schwartz, mother Of Miss
Budd's 1ance, of S4S South Eleventh
street, Newark. Miss Florence Hague.
of Newark, will entertain for Miss
Budd Thursday night. April 4.
The children OF a former class Or the
Sunday School of the Fewsmith Mem
orial Church are receiving congratula-
tions for the success of the entertain
ment which they gave Wednesday
evening in the Jay street chapel. Chief
on the program was a play. "Untang-
ling Tony" a comedy In two acts. The
children. who are about ID years of age.
made up for variety of parts and en-
acted them in so praiseworthy a man
ner that they were greeted with hearty
applause. They were coached by Miss
Edith Julia Shanks, to whose credit the
smooth performances is due. There
were musical selections by Miss AL
berta Meder. Mrs. Quinn and an
orchestra and a social hour followed,
when ice cream and cakes we're served.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
piano fund.
The cast Of characters follows:
Mrs. Addison Ray. who is rich but
anxious. Miss Alberta Meder: Anthony
Ray. her son and chief anxiety, Mr..
Alexander Shanks: Mildred Carew, her
cousin, a young widow, Miss Agnes
Shanks; Mrs. James Mannering, with
designs on Tony. Miss Mabel Drake;
Gladys Mannering. an only child, Miss
Esther Varley; MI. Fenwick Van AL
stem, a friend of the family, Mr.. WILL
lam Braun; Carolyn Carroll. a bright
t Of the chorus Miss Erma Rist;
Mrs. Brown, a temporary aunt, Miss
Sophie Kuehner: Thompson, g batisr,
Mr.. HsIssy Stsckel.
.
Former Postmaster James 4. Hays
and his daughter, Miss Frances HAYS.
have gone to New Orleans for a So
journ. They will register at the 81.
Charles Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert 3. FRANKS aavs
a large dinner last night at their home
In Clinton avenue In honor Of their
niece, Miss Anna De Paul O'NeSii, Of
Pleasant Gap. Pa. The parlor and
dining-roonn were decorated with palms
and Easter lilies and colored lights
were strung through the halls. The
guests were received by the host and
hostess, Miss O'Neill. Miss Anna q.
G. Smith, of Bernardsville; Miss Min
Meta De Kay. Miss Celesta Griflth.
of this city; Miss Pearl Elliott, of Glen
Ridge, and Miss Goldie Sheplin, OF
Baltimore. Mrs. Franks was In black
satin, with white lace trimmings. and
Miss o'Neill wore a robe of white silk,
with an overdress Of gold lace. Miss
Franks was In red velvet, with black
lace adcrnments. The dinner was ftl-
lowed by an informal dance. Durins
the evening Mir o'NeilPs engagement
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22
Cause and EReoG

thorities Of the city sued for psaes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

The kicker has the same scenery
around him all the time, for his mo-
ton doesn't get him anything.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-22

Former Postmaster James L. Hays
and his daughter, Miss Frances Hays.
have gone to New Orleans for q So
5ourn. They will register at the ST.
Charles Hotel.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
WINTHROP COLLEGE
Scholarship and Entrance
Examination

The examination for the award of
vacant scholarship in Winthrop COL
lege aud for the admission of new stu
dents will be held at toe county court
house, on Friday, July 5, at a. m.
Applicants must be not less than fif-
teen years of age. When Scholar
ships are vacant after July they will
be awarded to those making the high
est average at the examination, pro-
vided they meet the conditions govern
ing the award. Applicants for scholar
ships should write to President John
son before the examination for scholar
ship examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth S1O0 and free
tuition. The next session will open
September IS, 1912. For further in
formation and catalogue. address.
PRES. D. B. JOHNSON,
35 Rock Hill, S. o.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22

17s5 1912
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
12sth Year Reqins Sept. 27th.

12sth Year Begins Sept. 27th.
Entrance examinations at all the
county seats on Friday, July 5, at a.
~.
1t offers courses in Ancient and Mod
ern LANGUAGES, Mathematics, History
Political Scien @, Debating, Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, and Engineering.
Courses for B. A., B. S., and B. S.
degree with Engineering. =.
A free tuition scholarship to each
county of South Carolina. Vacant
Boyce Scholarships, giving 500 year
and free tuition. open to competitive
examination in September.
Expenses reasonable. Terms and
catalogue on application. Write to *,
Harrison Randolph, Pres,
Charleston, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
the UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA

The University of South Caroliaa-a
first-class college with courses in Law,
Engineering, and Commerce and FL
nance.
Forty three teachers scholarships
worth SlCO in money and exemption
from fe;s. A rare chance for an as
piring young man
The health and mora,S # the stu
dents are the first care.
Enrolment 443 students.
Many impro :ements next session.
Entrance examinations will be held
at the court house on Friday. July 12,
at 8 O'Clock.
For catalog write to
S. C. MITCHELL, Pres.
Columbia, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22

Mr.. Ro1t. A. Marks, of Miami, Fla,
is on an extended visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Marks. Robert was
connected with The Dispatch for a
number of years, and his old friends
are glad to see him again.
RUB-MY-TISM will cure you.
Mr.. M. L. Warner, Of the famous
Dutch Fork. accompanied by his little
sou, was in town Saturday and, with
his accustomed promptness, called in
and paid for his paper another year.
Mr.. Warner is successful farmer and
mighty good citizen.
5 or 6 doses 666 will break any case
of Chills & Fever; it acts on the liver
better than Caiomel and does not gripe
or sicken. 25c. -, SO
At the request of numerous friends
from all parts of the county, DIR. D.
M. Crosson has announced himself as
a candidate for reelection to the State
senate. The doctor has made hard
working representative, his record be-
ing well known to his constituents.
WANTED-A married man without
any children to work on afsmall
truck farm in Richland County. Ap-
ply at Dispatch Office.
It is human nature to blame others
for most of our meanness.
The small boy by any other name
would be just as strenuous.
Very soon after some engagements
are announced they are denounced.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
FOR SALE-Homes in and around
Johnston, ask for list.

FOR SALE-Homes in and around
Johnston, ask for list.
Y. May, Johnston, S. G.
The many friends of Mrs. w. E.
Black will regret to learn that she has
been confined to her home by illness
during the last several days.
Court opens on the second Monday
in June. The jury commissioners will
draw the first weeks jury on next
Wednesday.
DR.. Andrew B. Drafts, accompanied
by his charming little daughter, spent
several days last week with his father,
Judge George S. Drafts, who has been
indisposed.
JUST RECEIVED-A fine lot o La.
dies and Children's Hats-Latest
styles and lowest prices. You are
cordially invited to inspect them. Mrs.
E. A. Hall, Lexington, s. @. 20 p
Mr.. Chas. H. Drafts, of the Albion
Hotel, Augusta, Ga, spent the week
end with his father, Judge George S.
Drafts.
Mrs. S. J. Leaphart and Miss Annie
Martha Meetze have returned from a
delightful visit to Miss Elizabeth Dom
mick in Newberry.
Whittemore's Shoe Polishes in
blacks, tans, ox-blood, white, French
gloss, gilt-edge, pastes, liquids and
combinations, all popular prices.
Kaufman Drug Co.
Mrs. Robert F. Bowe has returned
to her home in Washington, after an
extended visit to her parents, Hon.
and Mrs. G. M. Efrd.
Miss Helen Keister, of Roanoke, Va,
and Miss Sadie Huitte, of Marion,
were the lovely guests Of the Misses
Efrd during the week end.
Cultivators and all kinds of labor
saving farming implements, just re-
ceived. Our prices and terms will
please you. Give US call.
II. n. Kaa,iner & Co.
Prof. Cyrus l.. Shealy returned 20
Walterboro on Sunday, after few
days stay here. Prof. Shealy's school
will close within the next few weeks,
after which he will spend the summer
here.
Miss May Amick, Of Newberry, who
has been visiting her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. I. Rawl, Of Rocky
Greek, passed through town yesterday
enroute to her home.
WANTED BEEF UATTL+We
will pay highest market prices for
coed beef cattle. Write, call or tele-
phone, George & WIngard.
Lexington Depot,