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The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
STATEWIDE PROHIBITION

Another important measure Is the statewide prohibition meas ure. The penalty for violation of this act, if passed is not less than $50 nor more than $500 for the first offense, and for any subse- quent offense not less than $100 nor more than a $1,000, and inn prisonment for not less three months nor more than twelve months.
 AMENDMENT TO ISSUE BONDS
 Constitutional Amendment No. Is provides for the issuance of bonds by municipal corporations. This is to amend Article 16, Sec ton 1, to permit cities of the first and second class and incorporated towns of LOGO population or more to issue bonds for certain pur- poses with the consent of the ma jority of qualified electors. The issuance of bonds is limited to re- funding of debt and for certain municipal improvements such as the construction of sewers, water works, etc. The purpose for which bonds may be issued are set forth and 1t is specified that such bonds may not be sold for less than par, and sholl not bear a greatest in- terest than 5 per cent when issued by cities of the first class.
 THE ''GRANDFATAER CLAUSE"
 Proposed amendment No. II, by joint resolution of the Thirty eighth General Assembly, fixes the ability to read and interpret any section of the constitution of the United States, in addition tC other qualifications as a voter Its object is to disfranchisc the ignorant negro, and 1t provide: that no man whose ancestors were
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
LODGE MEETINGS

Newark Eastern Star Lodge meets on the first Thursday in each month at o'clock p. m.. Visiting members cordially welcome.
 Mrs. J. 1. Sturdiyant, Worthy Matron
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
AMEND ELECTION LAWS

An act to make certain changes in the election laws will be placed on the ballot. Several sections of Kirby's Digest relative to the ap- pointment of election commission CTS and the holding of elections are amended, some of them but slightly.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
SIXTY-DAY SESSION

Proposed amendment No. 13 is for the purpose of limiting the ses- sions of the legislature to 60 days, or to require members to serve, without pay, should the legislature hold for more than 60 days. A per diem of So a day for 60 days in regular session, and s a day for the first 15 days when called in ex- traordinary session, is provided, and 1t is provided further that where the legislature is in session longer, the members shall be re- quired to serve without pay.
 RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
 Under this proposed amendment to the constitution any elective of ficer in the state may be removed from office.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
entitled to vote pryor to 1865 shall be disqualified as an elector.
UNIFORM TEXTBOOK LAW

An act providing for the election by vote of the teachers of the state of a Text Book Commission, whose duty shall be to adopt a uniform system of text books for use in the common schools of the state.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
EXEMPTING FROM TAXATION

Proposed Amendment No. 12b by joint resolution of the legislature provides that all capital invested in Arkansas during the next ten years in the manufacture of cot ton or fibre goods shall be exempt from taxation for period of sev- en years after the business of man. ufacturing has begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Cane1ejas Death Shook the Spanish Throne

most of the time he does spend in Spain is given oyer to shooting. motoring or boar sticking The common people are in- different to the queen they neither like her nor dislike her, but they do view with concern the birth of so many royal chil- dren who immediately become heavy bur dens upon the already sadly over-bur- dened Spanish exchequcr."
 The rather foolhaIdy actions of King Alfonso in needlessly exposing himself ln the streets of Madrid, as when he fol lowed on foot the body of Canalejas to the grave. are part of his plan to impress The army and the people with his personal bravery Two years ego when the country was seething with discontent both the king and queen rode in open carriag as through the streets of Madrid without military escorts.
 But aside from these acts Alfonso takes no chances of being deposed by a sudden military or civil coup. T he military pre- cautions taken against revolutionary outbreak are extraordinarily complete. In and about Madrid are stationed the piee of tic Spanish army tens of thousands of men upon whom the king and his ad vsers believe they can depend absolutely More than l200O loyal troops are qnartered in the various barracks about the citf while in towns within easy reach by raj and road of Madrid arc JO09 more. Safesy IS made doubly sure against surprise bs the onartering of lhe "F,scolta Real" oi royal escort in barracks almost at tn door of the royal palace. And if all thi' is not enough Alfonso can depend in tn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

Madrid, December -(Special.)-"After Canalejas. the Spanish republic!' de- clared we'll known Spanish official to the writer some months ago
 "Canalejas, strong man of the Spanish government, alone stands between the country and revolution that will sweep King Alfonso from his throne" Such has been the general opinion among high army officers in this country for the past two years.
 And now Canalejas, who was said to carry the monarchy on his strong back, b dead, shot by a ympathizer of the repub lie, the coming of which he delayed. Now throughout Spain. on every side, is betnS asked the question: Will new strong man arise to stem the rapidly rising tide of republicanism with ruthless hand or will the army discontents seize this op- portunity of sending harmless King A: fonso, bag and baggage, after his fellow king. Manuel. to grace pink teas and church bazars in some out of the way English village2
 Just how close was the connection be- tween the assassin of Canaeias and the republican leaders ;n Spain may never be known but it is significant that the peo- pie in the street were never in doubt. Al most immediately after the shooting of the premier they made their way, in a dangerous state of excitement, to the house of Pablo Iglcsias, leader of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
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against the land of the Gaul only to meet their defeat and doom at the hands or Charles Martel upon the bloody plain or potiers This was the beginning oi .he end and seven centuries later spain smiled in triumph when she finally drove the Moors from her confines, but With the Moor went the glory, the culture the CIV ilizatlon and the progress Of the spanish nation. She has been lagsard ever since.
 Through the Vallee d'Aspe Genera Clausel fed after his disasters in 1872 and the wild savage beauty of the pass caused Marguerite of Navarro 10 make fl the scene of that charming rendezvous where were related the captivating stories Of her Heptamerou.
 Next 10 the Cave dc Pau. the Aude is probably the most picturesque river of the pyrenees IL flows through the unique town of Carcassonne. whose forthcations datc rom the ffth century. and which is considered with Mont St Michel tho most beautiful mediaeval monument in e> e>istenee today. It's towers of the Nisi- g6tbs aLd Of Chsrlemoene arc still eXtant and its Narbonnaige Gate Is world Ia nous.
 The locality is historic in every respect At Luz may be seen tie renowned old church of the Templers; from Los Pas aies Lafayette sailed Co take part Tn me American War of Inds p sndenee; upon the heights of Fontarobia Charlemagne canped wien lie heard 'the notes of Ro- lands horn: al St, Jean de Luz Maria Theresa rested when en route to her nup- uals with the Grand Monarque'; at Bayonne where the Adour mingles lts waters with those of the SiVe, vas fash toned the first bayonette. from which that accoutrement of war obtains it's name at Hendaye Francis ! was get free In ls2C and the famous treaty Of the PY- renees was signed, and at DnN may be seen the historic oak, or ehene de Quiilac and the natal dwelling Of St Vencent de Paul
 If is but a stone's throw from the wild, savage. isolated beauty of nature which characterizes the Pyrenees to the life luxury. splendor and eStravagance of so- ciety and wealth. The road which crosses the boundary line between France anl spain is fin season lined with automobhe' and extravagentN appointed equippages Half of the great ihrong that one here encounters k seeking health and th' other half Is looking for amusement. I'm two objective points are San Sebastian ir Spain, and BiarrIta, in France
 San Sebastian is . charming seaside re sort and the summer residence of tn spanish court The Palais Miramar i the private property of tie queen mothe of that country and King Alfonso is on of it's most frequent guests. The tow fronts a beautiful Lay called the con cha and it's season is co-extensiHe wit the year Bull fights are held here ever Sunday and tho event attracts enormou crowds. Az a haltins place for motorist on their way 10 and from Madrid, San Sc
 Gsstlan has cone rapidly into vogue. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

snanish socialists and most militant of the men of the extreme left of the Cortes. Had thev been able to reach the deputy a second tragedy would have been added to the assassination of Canalejas. But a large force of police were rushed to the scene the leaders of the people arrested, and the rest dispersed.
 Ii is significant that Iglesias, who IS probably the most outspoken of the men who are plotting against King Alfonso, should have declared recently in a speech in the Cortes that direct action wa necessary and excusable in certain cases It is freely said in official circles here that this speech of Iglesias directly led to the murder of the late prime minister
 On the other hand, so far at least aa most of his open declarations go, lgleslss is hoping for a bloodiess revolution He professes to believe that so swlft 'l' overwhelming will be tfe revolt or the discontented spanish army that. as in ' ie case of Portugal, scarcely shot VIII oe fred
 I've are working fo..a spanish repuDii- g, are striving to show the world that We are the equal in civilization of the people of. say. the United States" said Sen T IgIesias to the writer. in speaking Of the coming revolution. Therefore, We shai' try by every means .r cur power to mak the change from monarchy to representa- tive government an almost bloodiess one We believe there iS great change work ing among the public and when the tine arrives we shall depend upon this pub opinion to banish the monarchy undei which the people groan and suffer.
 'Tt is. of course, impossible to say wher the revolution will ccInc.' the socialist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

leader continued. Tt may come in six months it may come in a couple of yeare It all depends upon the actions of King Alfonso and his advisers. For instance, there would be an immediate outbreak if any attempt were made to bring back to power Senor Mature, Senor Canalejass predecessor in office, under whom poor Ferrer was sent to his death. Then tho dangerous discomfort in the army would come to a head if an attempt were made to resume the war in North Africa or en- ter upon any fresh campaign of conquest.
 We who are working for the republic are seriously handicapped by lack of agreement. If We could combine all th9 shades of political opinion to be founsi among the parties of the extreme left whose interests are almost identical-we would be near to the day of victory. But, unfortunately, our ranks are torn by dis sensions and differences and we are easy prey for the more united parties.
 But King Alfonso and his advisers realize the growing strength of the re publican sentiment and are making de3- perate efforts to keep the army loyal. The revolution in Portugal taught them that the army was the pivotal factor in the sit nation and. since exKing Manuel left Lisbon in a hurry a steady stream or favors have been heaped upon the men in uniform Every opportunity of military show is taken by the king and he is al ways making complimentary speeches to his officers and men
 Alfonso is not loved by the mass of the spanish people. Millions of them. of course, live in the greatest poverty; ye- the king lives in great state. is constantly travelling about in foreign countries, anu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

fervor of the pilgrims are provocatlVe of profound impression upon tho spectator.
 Among the environs Of Pau are the Happy Valley, the Blois du Pont Long. the Coteau de Gelos and the Coteau de Jurancon.
 But must omit all these and speak of the Vallee d'Aspe, the most marvellous vale of the Pyrenees. II Is the great highway between France and Spain and was a famous traffic route in the Roman period.
 over is windings Abd-er- kahman led his Arabian warriors fin pride and glory
 ~-~-~-----~-----~-~ last stand, upon the masniheent "Alapaf' deros." or household bodyguard' every member of which is more than six rect in height and who would dle 10 the last man for their king.
 It is impossible Q get away from the fact that there Is dangerous spirit of dis content in the Spanish army And fl Is A dfseonteut that does not hesitate to '.demonstrate," Several times when yis- tting outlying barracks in the hopes Of stimulating the loyalty of his troops Al- fonso has been greeted with ringing cries of "Iong live the republic and DeaLn to tho kng! And following the tragic week. in Barcelona, when reservists were aAffaf to Africa. 20 threatening became the at tltude Of the troops and the people that, rucb against his wishes. Alfonso WAS bundled into fl private closed motor ear and did not alight until he was within safe distance of the French frontier
 The republicans have established a strong hold upon the officers and men of the infantry and the artillery. Cnfor- trnatelv for the movement. however st.. fxsrf ts.. sa at hs4 ar equally strong dislike of the socialist partv This was due to the strong anti r,ilitarv attitude of that political organ ization during the war in North Africa Since that time, however, recoBniz ing their mistake, the socialists have los no opportunity of consolidating the army and today they are rapidly Sainint SC ength.
 Much of the army's lack of loyalty + due to the national system or recruiting Finder inc military laws of Spain. on' man in every nve is supposed to sery' with the coiors. There has grown up sve,em Iv which the rich man pays fo a stihstitnte and never sees the Inside 0 the barracks. but the poor youth, whos' services are much more important to hl fsmily has no means of escaping servie cree he is chosen,
 So complete are the plans of the repup ucans that they have already drawn ul :, nrov,neiaI government for use whei ,bos. nave seen the backs of Alfonso am h,s court. 1t is an almost open secret tha inc intention Is to appoint Senor Pere Caldos. foremost Spanish author. presl dent. senor Soreano, leader of the radica party, chancellor of the exchequer; seno
 Azcarate, republican leader, minister c
 foreign affairs. with high posts to other
 prominent in the present movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

The late King Edward VII of England was quite a patron of Eiarritz and his an- nual visits here were largely responsible for the present popularity which the town enjoys His majesty was extremely fond of appearing daily upon the streets of Piarritz on foot and unattended Tha most exclusive of Englands aristocracy still hock here in seascn. the sun is most prodigal of it's fdvors to the charming spot and commngling with the bizarre throng that floods Is thoroughfares may be seen the bullock teams of the Basques harnessed in the ancient Roman style and the peasant women riding their pa tient donkeys astride to make room for the eoinpanioning pair of hampers filled with charcoal tisn or laundry.
 Here one gets the firest oysters in Eu- rope They are from the neighboring Bassin d'Arcachou, whose beds annually produce SO0000.oo0 bivalves. We may have in America watering places and summer resorts as gay and chic as san Sebastian and Biarrtz. but the spell woven by . visit to the Pyrenees is unique and de- cidedly apart from tho rest of lifes many impressions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
On Fo11tarabia's Classic Hill

is rapid pace the visitors set and I was struck with the idea that of the vast throng which docked to the locality one- half was engaged in an effort to pro- long life and the other half employed in shortening 1t.
 Blarritz is called the Queen of the Py- renees and commands a magnificent view Of the Bay of Blscay or Vlzcaya, as tho spanish call 1t. It is picturesque in the extreme: it's beach is wonderful and it's whiteness remarkably dazzling. The great pine forests of the Landes flank it upon one side and the snoN-robed mohn- tRius upon the other while at it's feet. Tor it s perched upon cliff. the rolling depths of the sea make sport and music. Originally small fishing village, no watering place in France is SO freauented by nltra-fashionable society as Is Biar- ritz.
 Life here Is T round Of gaiety and committee of fetes is constantly engaged ir faahiOning antidotes for ennut and stinulants for the satiated appetite of the llase, Existence is converted into a car rCusel that moves with swing which never halts There are earnvals. battles of flowers gymkhaus. balls, concerts, for hunting bull fights, pigeon shooting. golf contests. horse racing, regattas and La pelote The winter season Is especiai- F. chic and one really tires Of the end- less round of pleasure
 Excursions are daily made from Biar- ritz to tbc Chambre d'Amour. the Bois dc Boulogne and the lakes of the Ne- gresse. but the most picturesque environ is the bold Atalaye, promontory jut- ting far out into the sea and pierced by a natural tunnel It is surmounted by the famous Rocher de la Verge (Rock Of the Virgin the contour of which Is re- markably unique and impressive and which derives its name from the fact that it's summit Is crowned by statute of the Madonna
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
URGES CLERGY TO GET BUSY
R. Fulton Cutting Says Church Is
Behind in Educating Public.

r. Fulton Cutting delivered the last Of a
series OF lectures before the School Of Phi
lanthropy at the United Charities BUILDING
yesterday afternoon. The subject of his
discourse w4s THE Church and Public
Opinion"
IL was Mr.. Fultons contention that the
Church WAS wofully behind in the educa-
ton of the public upon questions that con-
cerned the community at large
"If the Church would manifest an interest
in the labor question OF this country II
would be solved" Mr.. Cutting declared.
SALARY grabbing politicians will never do
Il. We must he Christians first and parti-
sans afterwards" He also mentioned the
movement of the Chicago Vice Commission,
formed In 1910, when six hundred clergymen
combined TO prevent the spread Of crime,
and said the New York clergy could well
emulate their example.
THE newspapers" Mr.. Cutting said, ARE
one Of the principal factors in forming pub
lie opinion. and certain OF them have been
severely criticised for printing matter that
does much to mentally degrade the public.
So long as tho Church is silent on subjects
of common interest so long will the oress
reflect the materialIstlc public mind"
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
MILLIoN.DoLLAR WIDOW LOSES
Banker Need Not Show Financial
Status in Divorce Suit.

. Tho Appellate Division Of the Supreme
Court decided yesterday that Philip Van
Yaikanburgh. a banker does not have 70
submit 10 an examination as TO his hnan-
cial status in the suit for separation which
his wife. Mrs. Nevada Van Valkenburgh,
has brought against him. Mrs. Van Val
kenburgh alleged non-support. cruelty and
abandonment She is said 10 have mill
ion OF her own. Before her marriage TO
the banker. IN 1909. she was Mrs. Chap
man. and was known as the "milllon-dol-
lar widow"
Tho Appellate Division decided that Van
Valkehburgh's financial condition does not
become an issue until the wife has estab-
lishcd her right 10 alimony. The husband
admitted the allegation Of abandonment
and non-support, hut he alleged that he
was Justified by his wlfes cruelty.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
WOMEN SIT ON BURGLAR
One on Head and One on Stomach
Smother Cries for Mercy.

rrhon,as Mason, who says he comes from
Roston. believes now that the female or
tho species is more deadly than the male.
ro-day he is a prisoner I'm the Tenderloin
citation. charged with burglary upon the
nrenises at No. 202 Seventh avenue,
bouse occupied largely by women
According TO Masons own story ne en-
tornd the building about>5 o'clock yester-
dav evening, ascended to the fourth floor
ond entered the apartments OF Mrs. Essie
protbmau, whose husband keeps cloth
,no, store a few doors down the avenue.
IIalf an hour later Mrs. Brothman re-
.,,,-,ad opened the front door and caught a
c,,r,rse of Mason, zealously at work. She
sorna,,ed. and Mason started to run for
49, Aoor He found his way blocked by
,aI, . dozen women who had been brought
na~-, otber floors by Mrs. Brothman's cry
for help.
Mason turned and headed for the front
door only to be met again by angry
,,,o,nen all screaming and threatening. He
S..taaI "a take his chances on the FIRE
s.,a,,o hpt fust as he started for this
,..,,,, ~ refuge he was yanked back. In
: ,,,o,,,opt Mason found himself lying on
g. anor with women hitting and kicking
str,, FINALLY two OF them sat on his head
''.'I n ,,or,acb cutting off his appeals for
mercy.
and son came running IN ana completed the
cant,,re They held Mason until Detectives
Denn,son and Boyle arrived and took him
70 the station house.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
BOWL LERS READY FOR GUN
Army of Players Entered in Ma
tional Tournament.

The starting gun In the big bowling
tournament will be fired tonight In the
Auditorium at Paterson. n. j., when the
sixth annual fixture OF the National Bowl
ing Association will begin three weeks OF
competition, in which nearly three thou
sand bowlers from all parts Of the country
VIII take part Close to five hundred indi-
! viduals, Of which slxty-one are in teams
I Of I'VE men each. have entered from greater
New York
John d. Prince. president Of the New
Jersey State Senate and Acting Governor
in the absence Of Governor Woodrow VIII
son; Thomas F. McCran. Speaker of the
Assembly; DR.. Andrew F. Mcbride, Mayor
Of Paterson, and William Kirk, of Will
mington, Del. president Of the National
Bowling Association, will formally open
the tournament with brief addresses OF
welcome Twelve men Of prominence in
the State Of New Jersey and officials of the
National Bowling Association viii take
part 10 the time honored ceremony of roll
ing the first balls down the fourteen brand
anew alleys, specially laid for the tourna-
--ment.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
Held FOR FLATsUsH MURDER.

James Cassidy and Frank Redmond were
srraiened before County Judge Fawcett
Yesterday on indictments charging them
With numbering and robbing Walter Meser-
itx, the Flatbush haberdasher. on February
"a n C. Franklin appeared as counsel for
the men.
The men who killed Meseritz entered his
s,ore where he was alone at the noon hour,
and stole five safety razors and a gold watch
after shooting him. No one heard them
nor saw them enter or depart. A woman
shopper found the storekeeper dead behind
q counter and gave the alarm. The arrests
were made through descriptions of the
wen furnished by the pawnbrokers where
the stolen goods were left.