Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-14

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J. P. NJ:
To decide a bet, kindly let me know
whether the word filled" is con-
sidered a word of one or more
syllables. A claims it consists of one
| syllable, while b claims two syllables.
| M. E. K.
The word has only one syllable.
j. P. NJ:
What is the premium on a twenty
| five cent piece dated 1874. S. L.
No premium, but If your coin was
dated so-and-so. my what a lucky
fellow you would be.
J. p. N:
Where can I secure an automobile
route from this city to New Haven,
Conn? r. J. H.
Apply to the New Jersey Auto and
Motor Club, Central avenue and Hal
sey street, city.
J. p. N:
We started from High street. cor
ner of Kinney, and trotted to the be-
ginning of Weequahic Park and back
in twenty-four minutes. What dis
lance did we cover?
M III >. 1tY L. L II.
You covered about two miles. Did
you turkey trot?
]. p. NJ:
What is a good route to Rockaway
Beach? How long will it take to get
there and what is the fare? j. B.
Take Park place tube train to Full
ton street, New York Board Fulton
street subway to F'latbush avenue,
Brooklyn, where you get a Long
Island Railroad train for Rockaway
Beach. The fare, excursion, from this
city would be so cents. It takes about
one hour and a half
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J.P N:
How can 1 get rid of sick dog?
Take it to the Humane Society, 4SS
North Fifth street, or tie a brick to
it and throw it overheard.
J. P. N:
In three-handed game of auction
pinochle A is $50, B is $50 and C is
$40. In bidding c gets the bid ct 300,
and makes 1856 or more than sufficient
to go out. also makes the neces-
sary 20 to go out and claims that c
cannot go out because he only bid 300
and should have bid $50 to win the
game. Does not the bidder have the
preference? Who wins this game?
JACK.
If makes good his bid and has
sufficient points to go out he wins the
game. In some places, if B got trick
before C, b would win. So it's en-
tirely according to the rules of the
house.
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JPN.
Give me the directions to Empire
City track, New York? Why is it
that Floyd mcfarland always
leaves the Velodrome track when
Jackie Clark appears. j. J. F.
Take Hudson tubes to New York
Broadway subway to Van Cortlandt
Park. Trolley to Jerome avenue and
Empire City track. Perhaps Floyd
don't want to be accused of abusing
Jackie.
]. P. N:
What is the best time ever made in
mile-walk? How many miles have
been covered, in an hour, in walk
ing? I'd.
w. Murray. an amateur, walked a
mile in 6 minutes 221s seconds, at Mel
Il = 4,
The record for the greatest number
of miles walked in an hour is held
by G.. e. Larner, also an amateur
His distance was miles, 439 yards
Now, get busy.
]. P. N:
Would you please tell me where you
have to apply to get on the trolley
cars? Do you have to go through an
Examination? When? How old must
you be? l.. M.
Apply to Mr.. Ramsey, room s27,
Public Service Building. Physical
examinations are held daily. TWEEN
ty-one or over.
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Brooklyn, N. Y.
J. P. NJ:
| am young man of twenty-sev-
en-, and would like to secure a posi-
ton on some good farm. This has
been my desire for a long time, but
have failed to receive word for same.
II. A. S.
Your query is not very clear Harry.
In fact, it is mere statement of
facts. So that all we can say is that
we are pleased to hear of your am
bition, and regret the failure of the
farmers to avail themselves of your
desire.
j. P. N;
What course should one take in
High School to become a chemist?
MORRIS H.
We would suggest chemistry, Moe.
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]. p. N:
Are visitors allowed to go through
the States prison at Trenton on Sat-
urday mornings? To whom should l
apply for a pass? c. T.
Visitors are allowed only on Thurs
days, according to information Sc
cured at the sheriffs office. James
Davenport, 101 Linden avenue, Irving
ton,- one of the supervisors, could
probably furnish you with a pass.
J. P. NJ:
Can a canoe be shipped to Asbury
Park on the owners ticket? If not,
what would the express charges be?
The canoe weighs seventy pounds
y. X. P.
1t cannot. The express charge
would be IS. Why don't you paddle
down?
]. P. N:
A claims that in a recent murder
trial Judge Osborne fined LAWYER
Frank M. McDermit $40 for being
late. b claims that Frank McDermit.
| Jr., was fined $40 for another offense.
e. HARRIS, 80 West street.
Both A and B are wrong. Mr.. Nc
Dermit, ST., was fined $40 by Tudoe