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The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
OWNING ROD IS NIL
U. S. Geological Survey Pro-
nounces 1t Deceptive.
Unconscious Work of Will Say Ex.
Perts; Also That Rod May Be
Worked by Operators Who
Know Ground Signs.

Washington.-Local experts who use
the diyining rod for the purpose of
locating fissure veins, water courses,
etc, will doubtless take issue with the
report of the United States Geological
Survey on the subject. The geologists
claim that there is nothing in the con,
tention that underground water can
be located with the divining rod, ex-
cept where it is obvious to any one
conyersant with the subject that they
could as readily locate the presence
OF water without the use of the divin-
ing rod as with it
The question is one that has been
studied and commented on for many
years. The divining rod men contend
that they can do what they claim and
that the rod moves downward over a
water course despite any effort on
their part to restrain it. On the 9TH
er hand the geological experts main
tain that such is not the case, but that
the rod is consciously or unconsciously
manipulated by the holder OF the rod.
The report of the government experts
Is as follows:
vey states in water supply paper 255,
entitled Underground Waters for
Farm USE" just reissued, that no ap-
piiance, either mechanical or electric,
has yet been devised that will detect
water in places where plain common
sense and close observation will not
show its presence just as well. Nu-
merous mechanical devices have been
proposed for detecting the presence of
underground water, ranging in COM
plexity from the simple forked branch
of witch hazel or other tree to more
- or less elaborate mechanical or cleo
tric contrivances. Many of the oper-
ators of these devices, especially those
who use the home-cut forked branch,
are entirely honest in the belief that
the working of the rod is influenced
, by agencies-usually regarded as cleo
trio currents following underground
streams of water-that are entirely
independent of their own bodies and
many people have implicit faith in
their own and others ability to locate
underground water in this way.
In experiments with rod made
from forked branch IL seemed 10
turn downward at certain points in
dependent of the operators will, but
more complete tests showed that this
down turning resulted from slight and
until watched for, unconscious muscu
lar action, the effects of which were
communicated through the arms ano
wrists to the rod. No movement oi
the rod from causes outside of the
, body could be detected, and it soon
became obvious that the view held by
other men of scienys is correct-that
the operation of the "divining rod" is
generally due to unconscious move
ments of the body or of the muscles
of the ahnd. The experiments made
show that these movements occur
most frequently at places where the
operators experience has led him tc
believe that water may be found.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
In Vindication of
the Weather Bureau.

Concentrating at the weather bu-
reau offices, the spot in Washington
where the signs of the skies" of con-
tinents are read, one finds the old
horoscope instinct very much alive.
The weather department is becom-
ing more important, not so much be-
cause OF infallible weather predic-
tons, as for it's records of general
averages on which probabilities may
be based. Willis P. Moore of the
weather bureau has "weathered"
many storm of disapproval, when
predictions went awry, but he remains
a weather scientist in every sense of
the word. The Supreme court of New
York has lately rendered a decision,
which determined the responsibility
of the individual under certain ad-
verse weather conditions, which is
looked upon as a triumph for weather
bureau records. An Italian banker was
sued for five hundred dollars dam
ages, owing to icy approaches to his
premises. The records of the wealth
er bureau showed that rain and sleet
had fallen for two days before the ac-
cident and that the temperature was
low enough to cause the mixture to
CONCEAL: consequently. on the day of
the accident 1t was proven by the rec
ords of the weather bureau that icy
sidewalks would have been unavoid-
able. The weather affects nearly every
phase of human effort, and the evil
dence of interested witnesses falls be
fore the immutable records of the
weather bureau. The gigantic activi-
ties of great nation are often de-
: pendent in the last analysis on phe-
nomena, measured by simple mathe-
matical calculations and matters OF
routine record of the weather, SO that
the time-honored tradition placing
conversation about the weather only
subordinate to courteous salutatioo is
fully vindicated BY modern science.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
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The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Labor Man Released.

Leaverworth, Kan. - William C.
Bernhardt of Cincinnati who entered
the federal prison here with other la
Dor leaders convicted in connection
with the dynamite conspiracy" was
released on bond OF $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Gets Nine Months for sIaylna.

Trinidad, COLONEL Dolce, former
saloonman and deputy sheriff, charged
with the killing of Fedilfo Griego at
his place of business on July 4, 1911,
entered a plea OF guilty to involuntary
manslaughter. The sentence imposed
was nine months in the county Jail.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Histcric.

A newly rich woman, who was anx-
ious to make favorable impression
in her neighborhood, decided to show
her collection of antiques to the
bishop when he called. The time
came, and one by one she displayed
the whole collection, giving him the
history of each piece. There" she
said, pointing impressively to an old
yellow teapot. that teapot was used
in the Boston Tea Partv. v.'-Every'
body's.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Arrest Four Men for Gold Theft.

Leadville, Colo.-Arrests of four fu-
gitive miners in New York have re-
vealed one of the most stupendous
"high-grading" conspiracies in Colo
RADIOS history. The fugitives carried
$4,000 in nuggets, gold dust and bars.
Fully 100000 more is believed to be
hidden in the mems trunks.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
468,OO0 Apply for
S1-a-Day Pensions.

In answer to the complaints of de-
lay that have been pouring in from
applicants for pensions under the So
called "dollar-a-day" act of May II
last, James l.. Davenport. Commits
sioner of Pensions, the other day ex-
planned that the pension office has
been swamped with nearly 100000 ap-
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Wyoming House Passes First Bill.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-The House passed
its first bill, the emergency appropri-
ations measure, carrying 100000. The
bill was put through under suspension
of the rules and by unanimous con-
sent
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
Grain Elevator Destroyed by Fire.

Wild Horse, Colo.-The grain ele-
vator owned by C. C. Higgins at Wild
Horse was burned to the ground with
loss of $1,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
An Encouraging Sign.

81 think mother favors you." said
she, timidly.
THAT so?" asked he. Has she said
so?"
mo, but I'm almost sure of it. The
other night when you stayed so late
she. never said word about it."
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
German Farine Minister Dies.

Berlin.-Admiral Won Holman, i'm
perial minister of marine from 1880
until 1897, died here at the age of
seventy-three.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-01-25
But Wait TIL Pay Day.

Didn't that man bow to your"
"He may have done So"
But you did not bow to him?"
81 can't be bowling to everybody
That was my husband"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
OBITUARY
MICHAEL j. WALSH DIES
AT HIS HOME EARLY TODAY

Michael j Walsh died early today
at his home. 262 South Eighth street,
after a short illness caused by an in
ternal affliction. Mr.. Walsh had been
engaged in trade at the Centre Mar
ket for twenty years. He was con-
neeted with the BrolSaw Fish Com
pany. When James Brooks died
twelve years ago the concern passed
into the hands of a daughter, who
placed Mr.. Walsh in charge of her IN
terests in the firm. Seven years ago
Mr.. Walsh purchased that interest
Mr.. Walsh was born in Jersey City
ffty-seven years ago. Prior to com
ing to Newark he was engaged in the
wholesale butcher business in wash
ington Market, New York. Mr.. Walsh
is survived by his wife and six chill
dren. Joseph, Bert. Francis. Arthur,
the well known violinist Mrs. Jo-
seph Marshall and Miss Ella Walsh.
Mr. Walsh was a member OF the b.
p. o. F., Joel Parkers, New eJrsey
Road Horse Association, K. of G., A.
o. Nv. and other organizations. he
was a member of St. Antoninuss
Church and the Holy Name Society
of that church. Funeral arrange
ments have not been arranged.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
TO RESUME TAX APPEAL
HEARINGS LAST OF MONTH

Hearing on appeal from taxes levied
by the city and county authorities
will be resumed before the State
Board for the Equalization of Taxes
during the latter part of the month.
In session at the City Hall here
yesterday the board was unable to
complete its lengthy calendar and an
nounced that further hearings would
be held before July l. The exact date
will be announced within the next
few days. Previous engagements
made it impossible to remain here to-
day
During the afternoon yesterday the
board heard testimony on the in
creased valuation on property owned
by the Progressive Investment Com
pany at 800 Broad street from 1886, 500
to 1852, 900; on the German Savings
Bank property at 772 Broad street
from $1S7, 500 to S245 200, and ON prop
erty at 79S Broad street from sSS0o0
to S142, 900, but took no definite action.
The closing hours of the hearing
were devoted to an explanation by
Jerome T. Congleton, president of the
county board as to how that body
had reached its figures on the pro-
tested assessments,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
TALKS FOR
SALOON-KEEPERS
Rev. Or. WATSON Enters NutIey
Fight Against Reducing
Number of Licenses.

Entering the bitter fight being
waged by the Anti Saloon League to
have the number of saloons in Nutley
reduced from seventeen to nine, the
Rev. e. A. WATSON, rector of st.
stephens Episcopal Church, this city,
told three hundred residents of the
town last night at a meeting in the
Town Hall to vote to keep all the
saloons, for the good of the place.
The clergyman said that the mere
fact that the Anti-Saloon League was
in the fight was sufficient to warrant
the people to vote against reduction
of the saloons. This organization, he
said, has prohibition as its object.
and he maintained that prohibition
would result in intemperance.
The Rev. Mr.. WATSON is one of the
chaplains Of the Newark police de-
partment. He declared that no mat
ter what the object of the Anti
Saloon League is in the present cam
paign in NutIey the main object Of
that organization is to rid the own
of all places where liquor is sold.
The meeting was arranged 3y the
liquor dealers of the town. Those
present included many OF the 1iIsi-
ness men of the place.
The Nutley club-women are inter-
ested in the fight being waged against
the saloons. AT q special election
next Tuesday the matter will be de-
cided by the voters of the town.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
GETS DOG IN TRAP;
is Hailed TO COURT
vaiIsburg Man Accused Of
Cruelty to AnimaIs-Judge
Dismisses Charge.

James staples, of "a Lanark ave-
nue.. Vailsburg. was arraigned be-
fore Judge Herr in the Fourth Pre-
cinet Court today on charge Of
cruelty to animals, preferred against
him by Lewis c. Teed, chief State
agent of the Society of Prevention
of Cruelty 10 Animals. In his COM
plant, Mr., Teed alleged that on
June 6. a dog owned by Mrs. Mary
f. Platts. of 81 Kenmore avenue
Vailsburg, was caught in one of
three traps which are said TO have
been set by Mr.. Staples in a va
cant lot in the rear of his house.
Mr.. Teed also alleged that the dog
had been allowed to remain in the
trap nearly an hour before it was re-
leased. Several witnesses were
called by Colonel Edward e. Ed
wards. who represented the society,"
Who corroborated Mr.. Teed's allega-
tons
Joseph F. Pfohl. of Sc LanarlS ave-
nue.. one of the witnesses called,
stated that ON June he had heard
the dog bowling and on investigating
he found that the animal had bear
in trap. Pfohl asserted that
when he asked why the animal was
not released Mr. Staples had told
him to mind his own business. Pfohl
then went in search OF an orncer, ne
said. and when he returned with Pa
trolman Burns, of the Fourth Pre-
cinct, the dog was released from the
trap by the officer and William Kirch-
ner, of 81 Finley place.
Mr.. Kirchner was the next witness
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
DISASTER OyERTAKES
SPANISH IN MOROCCO

. MADRID. June ls.-The Spanish
forces In Morocco have met with
serious misfortunes. The old gun
boat General Coneha. with a crew
of ninety eight, went ashore at Al
hucemas In a fog. While she was
helpless on the rocks the little yes
sci was attacked by swarms OF
Kabyles, who fired fusiilades inces-
sanity from the high ground, killing
Captain Castano and thirty others
and wounding many.
There has been sharp fighting in
the neighborhood of Tetuan. which
is said to be threatened by 5000
Moors. A column under General
Primo de Rivera, which left on june
IL to occupy a position on the
Larache road. was attacked by big
force of Moors. The tribesmen were
repulsed with severe losses, but the
Spaniards lost twenty killed, includ-
ing two officers. and fifty wounded
among them six officers.
Another battalion is hurrying for
ward from Cluta and the cruisers
Pelayo and Reina Regente have
sailed for Morocco.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13


called. and after being questioned by
Colonel Edwards, he was eross-eX-
amined by William Greenfield, Sta
nles's counsel. Kirchner admitted
that for some time there had been
hard feelings between Staples and his
neighbors. When Judge Herr asked
the witness why he had not released
the animal before the arrival of the
officer. Kirchner said that as Staples
had set the traps the dog, in his opin-
ion. should have been released by
staples. and that it was for the pur-
pose of getting evidence against Sta
pies that no effort had been made
to-set the dog free. Following this
bit Of testimony, Judge Herr dis
missed the complaint Colonel Ed
wards announced his intention of
bringing the matter to the attention
of the upper courts.
No sooner had Judge Herr dis
missed the cruelty to animals COM
plant against Staples when Simon L.
Fisch, counsel for several of Mr.
Staples's neighbors asked Judge Herr
to accept another complaint.
Mr.. Fisch alleged that Mr.. Staples
had thrown stones at his clients and
had called them names. Judge Herr
referred Mr.. Fisch to the civil courts
for redress:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
U, s. NEEDS MANY EXPERTS

WASHINGTON, June 13.-With the
greatest task ahead of it of apprais-
ing the physical property of the rail
roads of the United States the In
terstate Commerce Commission to-
day sent out an appeal for expert-as-
sistants Through the Civil Service
Commission dates have been set for
the examination of men acquainted
with railroad operation and construc-
ton The Interstate Commerce Com
mission wants a large staff of struc-
tura1, electrical. mechanical, railway
signal and civil engineers; inspectors
of car equipment and motive power
and architects. The salaries will
range from 81, $50, the lowest, to $4,000,
but as the work will be mainly done
away from Washington, expenses will
be allowed while on duty
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
noy uURT. SUES FOR $4,000

Suit for $4,000 damages has been
brought in the Circuit Court by Jo-
seph Branaccio, of los Sheffield street,
for his 7-year-old son Luciano, whose
right leg was broken when an auto
mobile owned by Job f. Angel, of
Hillcrest road, Glen Ridge, struck him
at Sussex avenue and Day street on
January 20 last In his bill, filed by
Benjamin NJ. Weinberg, Branaccio al
leges that his sons limb has. been
permanently made crooked McCar-
ter & English have filed an
answer for Angel, setting forth that
Luciano's playmate was responsible
for the accident.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
WILSON'S TO GO TO COAST
BEFORE PANAMA FAIR

Los ANGELES. June fS.-Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson. her three daugh-
tiers and perhaps the President him
self will come to California in the next
few months. it was announced yester-
day by Robert s. Hudspeth prosecutor
of Hudson county New Jersey and
chairman of the commission appoint
ed by the President while he was
Governor of New Jersey to select
a site for the New Jersey building
at the Panama Pacific Exposition at
san francisco.
Mr.. Hddspeth said that one of the
Presidents daughters. probably Miss
Jessie, would handle the trowel in
laying the cornerstone of the New
Jersey building.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
STRIKING BEEF WAGON
DRIVERS ARE FINED

Three striking beef drivers vera
fined $40 each today by Judge Herr
in the Second Precinct Court on
charges of lettering on Lackawanna
avenue. May 4. The cases had been
postponed and the prisoners panoled
under deposits for their appearance
today
The drivers fined: Michael Reich,
81 years old, of 90 Monmouth street,
this city; Michael Farley, 80 years
old, of GA Harrison avenue, and
John Dugan. 80 years old, of "a Har-
rison avenue, Harrison, were repre-
scented bysHenry Carless. The latter
had a tilt with the Judge over the
fines, and after declining to argue
the court said;
ut Is not for us to dispute over
this sentence. find these men
guilty. If you do not feel satisfied
with my decision in this case, You
can do what You have done in other
cases, appeal to a higher court1f
George Simmer. SS years old. Of
So Holland street, arrested at the
same time as the others, was dis
charged for lack of evidence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
MASTER MECHANIC HITS
FAULTY R. R. LEGISLATION

! .ss,I MTG CRY. n. j. June a.
sThe passage of iii considered and
arbitrary railway legislation by
Congress was deplored by President
IL r. Crawford, of the American
IRaiIway Master Mechanics Associa-
don. in his annual address at the
second days session Of that body
here yesterday
sI4e especially arraigned the adop-
ltion of safety appliance, laws with
Idsit thorough investigation and
knowledge of conditions TO which
they were to be applied or TO their
IEobable results.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
FLAG-RAISING IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Central High School Starts the
Practise at Flag Day
Exercises.

ror tha first time IN the history OF
+f6a newark schools, Flag Day was
observed today by a flag-ralsing ana
A<areises by the pupils. The instltu-
~soo 10 take the initial step is Cen
.traI High School, where exercises, &C
sSon,nanjed by a fag-raising, were
srsld IA eommemoration of Flag Day
tomorrow.
The program opened with d TeciT
Aation by Cecilia Cohen on Inc salu-
Eaton of the Flag" This was Lol-
lowed by a recitation by Robert van
SsEaupss on "Old Glory then came
ss.electicn by the high school orenes-
wa ands a cornet solo by Walter W.
faucks.
when Mr.. Laucks sounded the
sf,,s,ie cal on the lawn of the school
Sc entire student body marched out
Msnd grouped around the fiag-pole.
There the pupils broke into the strains
81 America, and with barred heads
Nbev watched the flag unfurled to
ahe breeze.
"a the Barringer High School pa
4saotic songs were sung by the pupils
Miss katherine Hines reeited our
sr4ae" by Henry Ward Beecher, ana
~
Miss Irene Berry, odd Glory oy
flames Whitcomb Riley.
The program at the East Side High
school included choruses, a piano
Solo bv Richard Horns, a vocal duet
~ Miss Margert sehaffery and Miss
Asertha Sem. a reading, What That
Flag Means" by Andrew Burkhafdt'
4 vocal solo by Miss Edith Bachel-
I Ter and a violin solo by Joseph Meuss'
; Exercises were held in all the pup
3Ie schools.
: Flag Day, in commemoration OF the
as6tb anniversary of the birth of the
Star Spangled Banner, will be fit
9ingly and periodically observed in
&his city tomorrow. The red, white
and blue national emblem of liberty
will be thrown TO the breeze from
7tagpoles on municipal and public
*cfool buildings, and many business
houses and hundreds of homes VIII
display Old Glory.
Several local organizations and
Eocieties will observe the day by con-
ffncting receptions, soeials and
Hznoes. The commemoration of Flag
Eay this year promises to be more
general in scope and far-reaching IN
Patriotism.
Z tfhe three camps of Spanish War
7eterans have united in arranging for
t. wreath to be placed on the flag
Eran in Military Park tomorrow, as
their token of the flag. Mitchell
Camp. Foreign Service Camp and
Badger Camp appointed a committee
refently to take care of this matter.
IAN appeal was made to the Shade
TFee Commission, but that body has
declared its inability to expend any
Money for this purpose. The COM
missions, however, willingly gave per
mission, however. willingly gave per-
wreath on the staff. The committee
n charge was James L. Jenkinson, of
kadger Camp; Otto Witch, of For
9ign Service Camp, and Fred E.
Knebler, OF Mitchell Camp.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13

Having graduated with high honors,
Miss Katherine Roche and Miss
Veronica Maher both of Kearny,
have arrived home for the summer
vacation. Miss Roche, who is the
daughter of former Freebooter and
Mrs. John w. Roche, of Kearny ave-
nue.. graduated from st. Lawrence
University, at Canton, \. Y. she
made exceedingly good progress
since entering the institution a few
years ago.
Miss Maher. the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Maher, of Bergen
avenue, had been student at ST.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
CALLEN'S LAWYER FAILS
TO APPEAR WITH BAIL

Up to noon today no application had
been made to Judge William P. Mar
tin for the release on bail of Nicholas
Callan, bartender, held on a charge
of shooting to death Charles Hinderer
during a saloon brawl on the morning
of May 81 last. At an examination
held in the First Precinct Court yes
terday afternoon Charles Hood, coun-
sci for Callan, stated that he would
make an application to have bail fixed
for Caiian ioday.
Assistant Prosecutor Wilbur A. Mott,
who was present at the hearing, said
that he believed the case was ball
able one and intimated that if ball
was requested it would not be OPP
posed by the prosecutors Office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-13
TO ATTEND ALUMNI MEETING

This city viii be represented by
past graduates at the twenty fifth
annual meeting of the Alumni Asso-
citation of the New Jersey State
Normal and Model School, to be held
at the state school. Trenton. tomor-
row There will be a business ses-
sion, reception and luncheon. Several
classes. including the year '9S '03 and
'0S, will hold reunions