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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
PLAN To ARREST
UNRULY PUPILS

Having reached the limit of their pa
thence with insurgent pupils in the
lakewood Avenue Public School and the
incorrigible class at the Day Street
school, the rules and regulations COM
mittee of the Orange Board of Educa-
ton last night determined upon drastic
measures to end the disturbances that
have had numerous police court Sc
quels. City Counsel William A. Lord
furnished a written opinion that the
school laws permit double doses Of
punishment for the persons RESPONSE
BILE: penalties for the pupils and dis
orderly conduct proceedings against
parents.
AS a result of the opinion, the COM
mittee passed a resolution directing
principals and teachers to make COM
plants in police court against unruly
pupils and then have a five days'
notice to parents sent. II the fathers
and mothers then fail to help In cor
recting their youngsters disorderly
conduct complaints will be made
against them. With the sending Of a
few negro pupils to Railway Reforms-
tory and fines or Imprisonment for
their fathers the board hopes to end
the conditions.
lakewood Avenue School has been .
hotbed of disorder for some time; ana
last week an instructor brought from
the Railway Reformatory to help es-
tablish discipline resigned after a short
session with the hard cases in the First
ward school. Principal Scarlet has
appeared in police court with his teach
ers on numerous occasions. and a batch
of negro children recently hailed to po-
man teacher.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
FORMER CHIEF CROKER TO
INSPECT FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Former Fire Chief Edward Croker, of
New York city, has been engaged by
the Montclair fire committee to spend
two days looking over the department
of that town, and to make recommen-
dations looking toward the improve
ment of the service. His compensation.
as fixed by himself, will be $3.50, an ap-
preparation for which vas made by the
Town Council last night.
Councilman Forshay, of the Town
Hall committee, reported that plans for
a new building had been received from
five architects, and that W were
worthy of consideration. He asked for
an appropriation of $500 for preparing
plans and securing bids. Town Clerk
Harry Trippert announced that Gov
ernor Wilson had consented to give a
hearing this afternoon on the boards
bill, which concerns the location of
sewage disposal plants.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
HUSBANDS PLEASED WITH
BOARDS SHORT SESSION.

According to the wishes Of hundreds
of citizens OF the city to hold shorter
sessions. the East Orange Board of
Education last night tried and sue
ceeding in having its meeting over at
a reasonable hour. 1t adjourned
promptly at 10 o'clock, and the most
grateful were the husbands of the two
ONE members of the board, who
heretofore were compelled to remain
up until 1 or 2 o'clock every second
Monday to escort their spouses safely
home.
Citizens of the city have petitioned
the board time and again to hold
shorter hours, and the board last
night voted to try and adjourn early
as an experiment. The usual business
of the board was transacted, all argu-
ment and explanations over trifing
matters being omitted.
The board denied the request of the
pupils Of the fourth-year grade not to
compel a pupil having an average of
SIS at the end of the year to take all
the final examinations.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
DRAINAGE SYSTEM INADEQUATE,
COUNCIL TOLD BY RESIDENTS

Complaints were made last night at
the meeting of the East Orange City
Council concerning the inadequate
drainage system of the Third Ward.
William C. Uhlig. a resident OF Hal
stead street. said that after a heavy
rainfall a lake twelve inches deep ac-
cumulated in that street, blocking
traffic and making it impossible TO
enter or leave the houses by the front
doors. 1t was stated that the size OF
the drain was recently reduced in
order to accommodate the cellars of
several newly-constructed houses. The
city engineer was instructed to look
into these charges.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
Y. w. c. A. NOTES.

The regular monthly board meeting
of the association ives held this morn
ing at IA East Park street. Miss Jes-
sic Fairlie, chairman Of the member
ship committee. reported 81 new men,
bers, 20 active, 6 associate and 1 nus
tanning. 1t was voted by the board to
have all life memberships paid into the
endowment fund. Mrs. Addison B.
Poland, vice-president of the religious
department, announced two vesper
services. March 81 and April IA. The
speaker will be e. Daniel H. Claire.
pastor Of the First Baptist Church, of
East Orange, on March 81. and his
subject will be "Just Before Easter
Mr.. Edward W-ackenhoeser will render
selections on the violin. On April IA
Mrs. John r. Mott, of Montclair, will
be the speaker.
The Lenten mission study class meets
on Thursday DON from 1915 to 12:45.
and is conducted by Miss Nellie He'd
den.
The resignation of Mrs. L. G.. Phil
lips, chairman of the vesper service
committee, was accepted with regrets.
Mrs. Charles E. Hill. of the economic
department, announced that during the
month there had been 11,132 lunches
served in the lunch-room, making an
average of 464 lunches per day, at Is
cents per capita.
A Bible class, under the direction of
the extension department, and open to
all social workers, will be held the Sec
ond and fourth Tuesdays of each
month at II o'clock at IA East Park
| street, and will be conducted by Miss
Anna S. Thatcher.
On Friday afternoon of this week a
parlor concert will be given at the
home of Mrs. ]. P. Dusenberry, 772
High street, for the benefit of the ex-
tension department, when Miss Maria
L. Wood, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Ernestine Friedman, of the northeast
ern territory, will be the speakers.
Miss Mabel Easton, of the Gamma
Epsilon Club, of Harrison. after stat
ing that 1926 We're present at the an
nual banquet which was held on March
II, announced that the club member
ship this year is 400. over and against
212 of last year. Miss Easton also re-
ported thai 450 girls of the General
Electric Works, at Harrison. on Mon
day moons enjoy a moving picture
show, the machine having been furn-
ished by the company. and the films
coming from the educational depart
ment of the General Film Company, Of
New York city. Miss Vernon Halliday
reported $207, l41.49 on the building
fund, and stated that next week a let
ter would be sent to all contributors
informing them of the first payment,
which is due April l.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26

District presidents Of the miners
union had discussed with Mr.. White
a proposal that the miners drop all
their demands except that for increased
wages and that they ask for s per cent.
increase instead OF 10. Some Of the Of
hcers were said to have favored the
proposal rather than cause the men to
suspend work
The members Of the unions policy
committee met yesterday. but deferred
action on the anthracite s-ftuationpend-
ing the outcome OF the bituminous
conference. They announced that as
all negotiations between the operators
and miners in the anthracite fields had
been broken off their accommodation
will be that operations must cease at
midnight. March 81, and the question
of a strike will be submitted to a refer
endum vote of the union.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
TOOLS STOLEN, FIFTEEN
MECHANICS CAN'T WORK.

Fifteen men, carpenters and helpers.
lined up In the Belleville police station
today and told Chief Flynn and Desk
Sergeant Gilman that they were un-
able to proceed with work because all
Of their tools had been stolen from
a tooI-house.
The latter place. which is located on
Mt. Prospect avenue. Belleville, was
broken into last night and everything
In it was stolen. The tools gone are
valued at $125.
The fifteen mechanics all work for
Charles Conforito, builder, of 2os
Eighth avenue, Newark. who led his
men to the police station to report the
theft.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
BLOOMFIELD MAN HAS BEEN
MISSING SINCE MARCH 8.

Frederick Twidle. a carpenter and
builder, of Bloomfield, who left that
town on March s, has not been seen
since. Twidle was erecting a house for
Edward Z. Bovine on Hazelwood road,
Bloomfield, and it is said received a
third payment. amounting to $1,000, or
the structure before he left town. His
wife and two children, who are still in
Bloomfield. disclaim all knowledge of
his whereabouts.
Rumor has 1t that Twidle has gone to
South Africa, where he was some years
ago. Twidle. it is said, was worried be-
cause an employee who vas injured by
a fall from a building that Twidle was
erecting had brought suit under the
employers liability act.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
Married Man Brings Suit
TO Recover Household Goods.

Considerable interest attaches to pro-
ceedings instituted by Ernest Denker.
of Orange, in the District Court of
this city against Lena Grittner, Of
Main street, near Essex avenue, to re-
cover household goods r'alued at $500,
and which the plaintiff, through Mayor
Arthur B. Seymour, his attorney. con-
tends are unlawfully held by the de-
PENDANT. The plaintiff is married and
the testimony, based upon the writ of
replevin sued out, dealing with the
possession of the goods in question
will call forth some delicate points of
law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
SACRED cANTATA TO BE GIVEN.

The sacred cantata. From Olivet to
Calvary will be given in All Saints
Church. Valley and Forest streets, Orange
Valley, on Sunday evening. James NJ.
Hill. o~rganist and choirmaster, will pre-
side at the organ, and Dwight r.. Jack
son. will take the tenor solos. Walter Il.
Green will sing the bass solos, and Benja-
min Williams and George Thomas, boy
sopranos, will AXE the soprano solos. The
full choir of vested men and boys. num-
bering more than thirty-ive voices, will
be present.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
Buyers for Real Estate
Fabrics of Highest Quality
A wide range of new designs and c~olorings
At Moderate Prices

The quickest and best way to obtain prospective
buyers for your property is to advertise in the
Real Estate columns of The Star.
A sign placed on your house or lot, as the case
may be, will be seen by A FEW people; but a
want adj in The Star will be seen by over a
hundred thousand Star readers every day.
The cost of a want ad," inserted for three DAYS
or a week, win only amount to a few cents; so
why not be the "early bird" and send your ad
to The Star today? The number of prospective
buyers who will call to see your property in
answer to a Star want" will be gratifying to
you, and it is safe to say you will never regret
the money invested in advertising.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
WILL ENGAGE STENOGRAPHER
TO ASSIST CITY OFFICIALS

The Orange Common Council last
night authorized the finance commit
tee to engage a stenographer and type
writist at SIS a week to assist in the
work of the various city officials. 1t
was stated that Tax Collector Frank
G. Coughtry, who receives $4,000 per
year, spends considerable time with
typewritins, and the questions were
raised. sarcastieally, as to the ability
of his two office assistants to use the
machines. The embarrassing queries
We're speedily ended by President Fin
eran, and MI. Coughtry will give sew
eral candidates tryouts for the Job.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
RETIRED JAP ADMIRAL
VISITS EDISON PLANT

Rear-Admiral T. Matsuo, retired, of
the japanese navy. watched with great
interest tests made at the Edison labor
~atories, in West Orange, yesterday, of
a new storage battery designed for
submarines. He saw the apparatus
hurled with force against a solid OBJ
stacle and Withstand the shock, the
power of its cells working perfectly
after the impact.
The veteran was conducted owe the
establishment by Mr.. Edison's personal
representative, Mr.. Hutchinson, and
Yoshiro Okobe, of the Edison plant,
acted as interpreter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
TWO WEDDINGS IN HARRISON,

Two weddings were performed In Harrl-
son Sunday afternoon by Rev, Bernard
Miss Bessie Grossbein, of 212 Harrison ave-
nue.. Harrison, aud Isaac Hartman. OF 400
Passaic avenue. East Newark, were mar
fied in Rentcbler's Hall, following which
there was a reception. Louis Hartman
was the best man and the maid of honor
was Miss Helen Hartman. Miss Ida Mas
harsk, OF 40 Harrison avenue, and Abra-
ham Fslgen, of 2il Broome street, New
York. were also married by Rabbi Cohen. ,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
Crisis Today at Meet
of BituminOuS Leaders
c~LEvELANp. o. Maroh 8.

n FFICERs Of the Btuminous Miners Union have decided that al the
III conference with the operators today In Cleveland they viii adhere to All
" their demands. including 10 per cent increase in wages and a Shorter
workday.
John P White, president II the United Mine Workers II America. after a
an-day conference with the union executive board, decided last night that II
any compromise in the miners demands is TO be proposed as a means of avert
ing a strike n April 1 1t must con from the operators The operators are
o record IS being willing TO grant nothing more tina an extension Il the
present wage agreement, and It is said this will be their position when they
confe oda
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
NORMAL PUPILS SUSPENDED.

two Students of the State Normal School,
at Montclair Heights, are under suspen-
sion. The principal, DIR. Charles 9. Chaplin,
will report his action with a request for
clemency to the State Board of Education.
The students, whose names are withheld,
acknowledged the offense and were sus-
pended last Friday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
500 DAMAGE AT FIRE.

The Springfield firemen were called out
last night to extinguish a blaze at the
home of John III. Adams. in Westleld ave-
nue.. The blaze was caused by an over
turned stove. The damage amounted to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26
3Rs Method Exploded,
Charity Workers Hear

a T todays session of the New Jersey Conference of Charities and Corec-
- lions in the womans Clubhouse, Easto Orange, the 500 or more dele
= = gates listened to further talks by prominent educationahsso on the pub
lie school and its influence. The conference. which began Sunday ends this
afternoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-26


The following committees were elect
ed:
tee-Mrs. Mary Fl. Kinsley, chairman.
The executive committee is composed
of: Mrs. James e, Cheesman, Blocker
Van Wagenen, Mrs. r. c. Jacobus, Sey-
mour L. Cromwell, Royal Meeker. Mrs.
Henry P. Bailey, E. r. johnson, Henry
L.. De Forest, Richard Stevens, William
III. Aborn. Rabbi Solomon Foster, DR..
David F.. Weeks, Sidney Colgate. Rev.
Walter Reid Hunt.
On the advisory committee are Mrs
Wilson Farrand. Mrs. Caroline b.. Alex
ander. Mrs. Augustus Reeve, Mrs. J Con,
over, Mrs. William Thayer Brown, General
Lewis r. Bryant, Joseph p. Byers. MRS.
Grover Cleveland. DR., Henry A. Cotton
Mrs. Charles F. Currie,, Mrs. Robert II.
Dodd. Rev. Alloys NJ, Fish, Samuel J. Fort,
reii. Rev. d. Stuart Hamilton. Mrs. John
Kalieen. Rev. Ferdinand L Blanchard,
Clarence III. Kelsey, Hugh i. Fox, Mrs.
a. ID. Chandler, Mrs. George w, B.. Cush-
ing, Miss Margaret MacNaughton, Dr..
Alexander Marcy, ir., William S. Monroe,
Hon. William Fellowes Morgan. Miss
Elizabeth ID. Paxton. Mrs. Howard Cros-
ley Warren, Hon. George B. Wight, Mrs.
c.. V. Williams. Mrs. Jesse Lynch VIII
Jams. Mrs. Jessie Williams, Mrs. Charles
h. Yardley, Mrs. Edwin G. Merrill. Rev.
Howard J. Childley, Mrs. William b..
Dixon. Mrs. p. II. Westcott, Mrs. Allen
Marquard. Moses Taylor Pyne, Rev. Har-
ny Emerson Fosdick, DR.. Henry H.. God
dard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
GREENVILLE SCHOOL
 TO CLOSE TONIGHT
Commencement Exercises to Be Held in Opera House-Truckers
 Shipping Vegetables

Greenville, May 1s.-(Special)-Th com mencement exercises of the Greenvills High school will be held on Friday night at the opera house at S:30 o'clock. The following programme has been arranged
 Trio, "A May Day" Misses Ella Briggs, Miriam Lehman and Benne Mae Thomp- son.
 Invocation. Rev. O. V. Calhoun.
 Duet. selected. Misses Ella Briggs and Miriam Lehman
 Reading of honor rolls and announce ments, superintendent.
 Literary address, William w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa.
 Vocal solo. selected. Mrs. o. V. Cal houn.
 Delivery of diplomas. Mayor O. A. Lane
 Piano solo, "Grande Valse Caprice" Mrs. L. V. Stabler.
 The Greenville Truck Growers associa- tion is now loading it's last car of vege- tables for the season. The crop this year fell far short of last year, owing to the unfavorable weather conditions The quality, however. as a whole was good The results of "clean-up Week" has met the approval of many citizens and the authorities. The city sanitary department had an extra number of garbage wagons and hands carting away the trash and putting out disinfectants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
|LL|TERACY IS 0N | DECLINE IN GEORGIA

Atlanta, May 16.-( (SpeciaL)--That H. lteracy in Georgia is on the decline is the statement of State Superintend- ent of Education NJ. L. Britain. In 1860 Superintendent Britain points out, white illiteracy in Georgia was 12 per cent while now 1t is only per cent. Tn the years following the war when education was at low ebb, 1t crept up to 25 per cent, but since then 1t has been reduced steadily. In 1900 1t was Il per cent,
 Illiteracy among negroes has de- clined from 92 per cent in 1860, Super intendent Britain states, to S5 per cent in 1910. In 1900 illiteracy among me- groes was 52 per cent. It is steadily on the decline among both races, Su- perintendent Britain states, and edu- cation is now more sought after than ever in this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
CLOVER GROWING
 URGED IN P|CKENS.

Carrcllton, May 16.--(special.) )-Jesse M Jones, district agent of farm demonstra- ton work for the central district of Ala bama, visited Pckens county recently and spent two days visiting the farms in different sections of the county. MT. Jones was favorably impressed with the farm lands found in Pickens county and does not believe the farmers realize the possibilities of tie same.
 MT. Jones urged the growing of clov- CTS to build up the land, thereby reduc- ing the fertilizer bills ,and also to locate patches of white or Carolina clover from which to get soil with which to innocu- late for red and crimson clover.
 In this county about 300 farm demon etrators and co-operators have been se- cured with so boys as boy demonstrators in charge of Prof. l.. N. Duncan. This is only part of the work being done in Pickens county by the farm demonstration and large returns are expected to re- suit from his efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
SERIOUS WRECK IS
 AVERTED NEAR DORA

Jasper. May l6.-tspecial.) l.)-Yesterday morning at about o'clock the Magellan trestle near Dora sfewed to one side, wrecking an Illinois Central freight train. the number of this train being lSsa. Three cars were thrown from the trestle and three others were derailed. The bridge did not fall in but some of the material gave way so that the trestle moved from It's place, thus oyer; Urning the cars
 The trestle is said to be the longest bridge on the Frisco line between Jasper and Birmingham and the wreck could have been much worse than 1t was. No persons are reported as killed or injured on account of the wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
OF INTEREST IN
 AND AROUND THE TRI-CITIES

Florence. May 16.--(Special) )-Some time ago one of the large stores in Florence was burned and in excavating the earth to rebuild the walls of an adjoining build ing became weak, and on yesterday the back of May Sonheld companys store col lapsed. Fortunately the walls careened to- ward the outside and fell on back lot without Injury to any one.
 At q precinct in the rural district, about 20 miles from Florence. cutting scrape occurred in which Moneer South received wounds from which he is not expected to recover From all reports the man who did the cuttng-Marvin Dowdy-was the aggressor After the affair Dowdy made good his escape.
 The son of Policeman w. II. Abernathy of East Florence had fight with a boy in hIs nelghborhood Monday afternoon which resulted in a fractured skull for Hobson Abernathy. His father was at the time in Huntsville serving on the fed eral grand jury. He was summoned home at once. Frank Tucker, the boy who did the striking, was released under bond.
 Sheffield. May 6.-(special)- october the Sheffield postofflce will be moved to more commodious quarters. The in- spector, after careful examination, recom- mended the change to the government, but as there are at present no available quarters to be obtained. letter was post
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
RAILROAD BUILDERS STOP AT DECATUR Will Survey Proposed De
 catur-Jasper Line FISHERMAN DROWNS
Tannery Building Inspected by Off, ficial-Assistant State Jail In- spector Adams Visits Jail.
 Arrested in Birmingham

Decatur May 16.-(Special.)- O. Meyers and Charles Russell, railroad builders of Chicago, are in the city. They will make trip ever the survey of the proposeI railroad from Decatur to Jas per. On the trip they will be accom- panied by number of local business men who are interested in the building of the road.
 From here they will go to Moulton, and from there to Clear Creek Falls, in Winston county. and then on to Jasper. It is said that the money with which to finance the building Of this road can be se- cured. and that it is very likely that the road will be built within a short time.
 Tannery Inspected
 Vice President H. A. Bechtel of the American Oak Tanning company is in the city looking over tho new buildings at the tannery. which have recently been built 10 take the place of the ones de- stroyed by fire some time ago.
 It is understood that this plant will start up again within the next few weeks. It is one of the largest sole leather and betting tanneries in the world.
 Drowned While Fishing
 William McElyea, an aged fisherman, who had resided in Decatur for some years, was drowned Tuesday while fish, ing some miles above Decatur in the Tennessee river, the news of the drowning having just reached here.
 New Jail Inspected
 John D. Adams of Montgomery, assist ant state jail inspector, is here inspecting the Morgan county jail. He had no sug- gestions to make except along the line of general spring cleaning up.
 Manager Arrested
 D. M. Munro, business manager for Pro lessor Cheiro the palmist, who operated in Decatur some few weeks ago, was ar rested in Birmingham and brought here on the charge of shaving been implicated in defrauding John w. Mulligan out of sl000. Munroe claims that he knows. noth- ing of the charge against him, and that when arrested he was looking for Pro- lessor Cheiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-17
PEACH OUTLOOK IN
 FRANKLIN SPLENDID

Russellville. May .-fspecial.)-- The fruit growers of Franklin county are very much elated over their pros poets for a magnificent peach crop in this their fourth year with the com mercial orchards.
 Along the line of the new Illinois Central raidroad in the western edge of the county. many thousand peaches have been put out. The first ones are just coming in as thls is their fourth year. Around Phil Campbell and Spruce Pine, south of Russellville. and on the Northern Alabama railroad, are many more. All report the outlook as all that could be desired.