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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
CIGARETTE IN STABLE
STARTS A 100000 BLAZE

CALGARY. Alberta. April 4-F'ire
caused by the dropping of a lighted
cigarette in livery stable today
destroyed a hotel and several busi-
ness houses at Langdon, a town
twenty miles east of here. Loss ap-
proximately Is $4,000
s, a motor fire truck WAS sent from
here to aid in fighting the flames.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
HEARSE FOR COUNTESS
OLD TIMBER WAGON

LONDON. April A peculiar
funeral was held at Martins fordbury
England, yesterday for the Countess
of Cowper, who died at Cannes on
March 23. The coffin containing the
body was taken to the church on q
timber wagon drawn by two farm
horses.
The white pail over the casket was
made out Of her wedding robe.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
137thLegislature Has
Done Much but
Has Left Much
Undone, | 90.
CONVENTION AND JURY
BILLS WERE NOT PASSED
This Is What the
Legislature Did
IN 18Th Session

Held shortest session in nine
years
Introduced 1900 bills, a record.
Passed seven sister antitrust
bills
Passed bill abolishing grade
crossings.
Adopted equal suffrage referen-
dunn.
Adopted federal income tax res
olution.
Adopted federal resolution for
popular election of United states
senators.
Passed a full-crew bill
BUT
Adjourned leaving unfulfillcd the
two most important party pledges
IA change In the system of draw
Ing iuries and a popularity elected
constitutional convention.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
WILSON WILL APPOINT
PRINCETON POSTMASTER
Charges Against Incumbent
Give Democrat a Chance.
star Bureau.
Metropolitan National Bank Bldg.
WASHINGTON, April 4.

WASHINGTON, April 4-WithIn a
few days, President Wilson will ap-
point new postmaster for Princeton,
his home town Charges of neglect
of the duties of the office were made
some time ago, by postoffice inspec-
tor against the present postmaster,
G.. S. Robinson. These charges were
shelved during the Taft administra-
ton but are now revived This gives
a chance of putting a Democrat in the
place
After conference with the Presi-
dent at the White House this morning
Congressman Allan Walsh announced
that Postmaster Robinson would be
given a chance to resign before his
successor was named. H. b. w.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
FOR "DEVILISHNESS" THEY
WOULD WRECK EXPRESS

NEWTON, n. j., April 4.--Harry
A. Blazer and Charles Van Vliet
both of Monroe. pleaded not guilty
today to charge of having attempt
ed to wreck the federal express of
the Pennsylvania railroad near Mon
roe on the night of March &.
Both men are said to have made
signed confessions that they are
guilty, but Judge Martin refused to
accept a plea of non vult on the
ground that the crime they are ac-
cused of is too serious to accept any
plea but not guilty or guilty.
1--WE didn't exactly mean to wreck
the train, but did 1t more for devil
ishness." they are alleged to have
confessed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
DAYTON FLOODED
AGAIN AS RIVER IS
SWOLLEN BY RAIN
A Ten-HOur DOwnpOur Now
Threatens City With New
Disaster.
WATER Is RISING IN
PARTS OF STRICKEN TOWN
Hickman, KY, Also Menaced
as Water Is Pouring Over
Top of Levee.

DAYTON, o., April 4.-Ten more
inches of water i'm the Miami river
will give Dayton another flood,
ten-hour downpour, which did not
end until l o'clock this morning, to-
gether with clogged sewer intakes.
flooded many streets in the city last
night.
Monument avenue, Third. east and
west of the business section; parts
of Main street, Wayne avenue and
other thoronghfares stood upward of
one foot deep
Much apprehension was felt in Riv-
erdale because of the washed eondi-
tlons of the leveees, and guardsmen,
assisted by many residents, kept a
constant vigil
AdJutant-General G. w Wood di-
rected that especial attention be paid
to patrolling the 1evees.
The same condition prevailed in
Edgemont, because of the deep ash
cut in the leyee near the Washington
street bridge. Telephone reports
from Piqua, Bellefontaine. Troy and
other places north indicated that
there has been incessant rain, and
Dayton will get the issue.
The situation is al standstil now,
yet Daytonians are uneasy, because
Forecaster Henry f. Alps declares
that recurrence of the food is pos
sible
1t was necessary today to dynamite
number of rubbish piles along the
river that the accumulation might
float away.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
$SO,OOO,OOO
Tariff Loss?

WASHINGTON, April 4.-With
President Wilson and congressional
leaders practically agreed upon free
wool and a very low duty on sugar,
eventually TO become free, the ways
and means committee today began
drawing its report on the new tariff
bill, estimating the loss of the revenue
from the new rates at sS0,000000 d
year
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04

$500 to Washington ID. O.. and Return.
on Sunday, April 20. Special Excursion
will leave Broad ST.. Newark. 1890 A. NJ /;
Ferry St.. 12:S2 A. M: East Ferry ST.. 1894
A. M, Via New Jersey Central. Returning.
train leaves Washington 400 r. NJ. giving
at least nine hours for Sightseeing In Ma
tionai Capital. Don't miss the exceptional
opportulIty
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
shh 90 To California

Via Warrington Sunset Route. until April IA.
Personally conducted tourist sleeping cars
from Washington without change daily except
Sunday. Berth, 50. 1-360-1158 Broadway.
264 Fifth av.-Ady.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
Washington sunday Excursion

Pennsylvania Railroad April 9. Only $500
round trip Special train leaves Newarls
Market street. 5;32 a. M. South street, b:J5
a. NJ. Returning. leaves Washington $40
p. m.-Ady.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04
GEMS OF THE
OPERAS FREE

Another musical gem from
the Aborn Opera Company ap-
pears in the Evening Star to-
morrow night. Order your
paper in advance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 4.--The
Howell levee, protecting 200 families
in Ingleside, ebctween Evansville and
Howell, gave way today and the
Ingleside district is now inundated
with depths of from six to ten feet.
Heroic work for three days to pro-
tect the levee failed and its breaking
was expected. Minute men had been
posted all along the dangerous dixie
and when the water began to pour
over the top the alarm was sounded
and bells were rung in Howell to
warn the people in Ingleside to flee.
There was no loss of life. Street
car service with Howell is cut off
The north side of Evansville along
Pigeon Creek is flooded for a depth
of from three to ten feet and many
families have been forced to leave
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-04


HICKMAN. KY. April 4.-Con-
tinuous rain throughout the night
and a hard upstream wind combined
to render the flood situation desper-
ate here today. a
Il Officials in charge of the city levee
! declared this morning the banks
scarcely would hold throughout the
day Workmen who had remained in
the district protected by the dixie
| We're forced to leave
Reports from points along the Reel
: foot leXee. state that the water has
4 reached ffiegtop of the banks and is
being held back only by sand bag
ging.
! There are now about $500 refugees
In the camp on the hills above the
city, the majority of whom are well
cared for.
SHAWNEETOWN. H., April T.,
via Dekoven. Ky.-Nearly thousand
flood refugees behind the hills here
are in serious want of provisions.
Appeals have been made to Con-
gressman Fowler. Colonel Bixby and
State officials. but because of the lack
of communication no assurance Of
relief has been received.
CAIRO. ILL.,. April 4.-Flood waters
in the Ohio began to rise again dur
ing the early hours today, and at 7
o'clock the gauge reading was 54.1.
The water had lowered about the 81. 6
mark for nearly twelve hours. despite
the fact that a steady rain fell during
the night.
The banking of sandbags at Four
teenth street was found to be per-
mitting a eonsiderabl amount OF
seepage early today, and all the
workmen available were gathered
there to reinforce il. The condition
was not considered alarming.
Reports from the Reelfoot levee dis
trict said that 1000 men were work
ing to save break in the levees of
that section, which is well down the
Mississippi. break there would
bring relief here within less than an
hour The enormous extent of the
district, most of il lowand, would
take a vast amount of water before
it would be flooded.
The weather today was chilly and
the wind had switched to the north.
Considered from every standpoint,
conditions were regarded as hopeful
for at least another week
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 4.-The
Howell levee. protecting 200 families
in Ingleside, ebctween Evansville and
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fcontinurd ON Page IS, Column 90
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09
HE'S AGAINST INSURANCE.
Better invest Money In Estate.
SAYS Mr.. Leach. Of Star.

To the EDITOR am now 80 years
old and for 80 years have
Of the insurance If life ard
property and have not seen any good
it does. only to luild up the one side
and pull down the other. 1t - iIt0
said the companies out of the state
have taken out So to 81 left. Now
isn't it time we pulled out Of this
groove as they are beating us out of
much money and some one IS asking
me and others to lessen the price Of
their policy.
Now that will only cau.e some TO
try their hand in the game just like
l~essening the cost Of travel on rail-
roads.
Now WHY d. kick? Because I
am called to pay for this Investigation
that is going on and has been manI
years and | am tired and want the
State to take hands of and let tie
gamblers play on till we say qEii.
Now | see young men hnstling around
begging old and young to invest in
| the game. want our young men 70
put their SIS. $40 or $50 in real estate
or something that will not burn and
not depend on hirslings To take care
Of life or property.
Now this is some ~ mN Nay of
thinking and ! Just want u try ia
stop this gang of gamblers, for th.y
are many. and ! want them - get 7"
| some hood job TO build up state and
beauty towns. Turn over these ST.
Grape to some Offices for better
business than pulling money out 81
the ignorant. Now my boy say ~
can lie and steal with his property la
care Of Some one in my city Poor
lazy fellow. letting that New Nora
millionaire rob him While sleeping
Must We lessen this drain by rot ris&
ing our property and lives in IN
hands If hirelings2 d. not know
why | am 50 down against such porA-
lar institutions. Vet il j ms comic
ton. Now if yoa have space put TIL
in xour paD.r. \. LEACH
& Y &.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09

and no Method has YET been discover
cd Tor developing such a type 50 po-
tent "a the Christian religion.
How Measure Manhood.
As We have come 10 understand that
N" basis of civilization Is the andi-
siduaI. and III. greatness - the indl-
sicual Character. so l.; us also real
ize that character IS q thing 81 the
spirit. and that spiritual If. depends
on reiigfon-ihat the measure Of man
Rood - not morals. bat spiritual
power. lis standard the measur. 81
the stature OF the fulln.sS Of Christ
With the growing sense IL spiritual
values and the increasing knowledge
OF spiritual restitution. IL has become
more and more evident that whatever
else may have changed in this chang
ing age, the need ~ men FOR Gods
best GIFT Jesus Christ has become
more insistent. the uniQu relation ~
christ To human life as it's Saviour
more patent. and tie call for the
proclamation ~ the Gospel II Ills
fgrace more urgent.
Under the conditions OF our demo
cratic civilization there is and right
~ SO a divorce of all eCclesiastiClsm
and public education. But while one
may not teach religion in the public
schools. one should recognize all the
more clearly the Importance Of living
Ill liz Stibo I0nTN. Inc
earnest Christian man and woman IN
the school ROOM. daily practictng the
Gospel We profess. is the most potent
spiritual factor in public education in
America
1t Is no nearly st important that
|, the Bible should be in the school as
that the spirit of Christ should be in
the hearts of those To whom has been
committed the training OF the citizen
: ship of tomorrow.
4 Call to Renewed Conservation.
Every teacher should lie the centre
from whom should radiate inrll-
| ences for the moral and spiritual
uplift of the life of the entire com
munity. | take il that the creates,
Of all gifts God hestows upon Hi,
children is the gift Of endowmer.
4 and opportunity for service. and IN
g closing the message Of this hour
: would oun in your hearts a cal
J. to renewed conservation in the pres
ence Of great and inspiring oppor
!, tunity.
Surely in no more acceptable va,
- could We praise God this day Will
q We recognize the occasions 10
II thanksgiving. than by expressing on
thanks through a new dedication .
ourselves to the love and service .
"a Jesus Christ, by saying in our hcar
ic of hearts | will take the cup of sal
If Walton, and call upon the name Q
20 the Lord.
ct Such "a life of consecrated pur
pc pose must bear its cross. 1t mus
q meet with gelnents. In sGC
an age as ours there must come I
,ff every earnest, devoted soul hours
which the sensual, the Carnal. II
i'm devilish seem dominant III the force
.1o about us. when the mountains 4
Il difficulty are filled with thr enenis
,iS of the things hat are pUrest an
Of most unseIfish. the ideals that al
g most worth while. In such houl
al may NC look up to the Father, Whos
light is shining behind the darhe
m clouds. and who's" purposes Of graz
and blessing III human life are IL
changing.
. the far reef. the breakers r
,st coil in shattered foam.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09
CHILDREN OF NORTH Carol ma
THE STATES GREATEST ASSET
No Prosperity Worth While That Does Not Provide For
the Freedom of Childhood to Secure a Well Rounded
Development. '''eo

In a sermon delivered to the North
carolina Teachers Assembly on
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 81, Rev. DR..
Seal l.. Anderson, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church Of Winston-Sa-
lena. said:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-02

give band concerts evenings and Sun
days to entertain harvesteTs. Will
have water carnival Aug. 6. All work
stops at 6 p. m.
CharIestown, w. Va.-AIl locals on
Cabin Creek and Coal River except
the one at Ohley ratified settlement
Of coal miners strike. FOrty-One
mines will resume work.
Coburg, Ont.-CoI. Robt. AuII, ST.
Louis, here to attend trial of son,
RObt. Aull, Jr., hero of sensational
elOpement with Toronto girl and
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses from hOteIkeeper
here. Robt., ST., say it's all right if
they love each other, and he'll try
to get young Bob out of his scrape.
Observation-Disclosures nominal
ed Henry F. Tenant, N. Y, secre-
tary of legation at Caracas, Vene-
zUela. Tenant sails Monday on
Cruiser Des MOines to take charge
Of American interests until new min
lister is appointed State dept. has
word that Gen. Gomez has situation
well in hand and is ready for Castro.
Washington.-Sen. Chamberlain,
Oregon, says Democratic majority
will favor letting everybody get all
the arms they want in Mexico and
fight it out. U. S. won't intervene.
Sec'y Bryan says newspaper stories
about U. S. intervening are without
foundation. All he wants with that
100000 appropriation is to get in
.digent Americans safely out of Mex
leo.
Albuquerque, N. M. - Bonnie
Chavez, featheTweight, won an earn
ed decision over Battling Chico, ban
tam, in 10 rounds. Couldn't put him
out though.
New York.-BrookIyn Rapid Tran
sit Co. stopped all cars and work in
Brooklyn shops one minute today out
r
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-02
BITS OF NEWS

Park motordrome horror reached
nine today with death of Michael
Carney of Lima, o. Mrs. Matilda
Buchanan and OTville Hart believed
to be dying.
DanviIIe, IIl.-Geo. Rosa, West
Lafayette, Ind, wrote note to chief of
police saying he would commit sui
eide. Police got him, took revolver
from him. Lunacy inquest.
BerIin.-Jas. w. Gerard, new U. S.
ambassador to Germany, arrived.
Getting ready for housekeeping. Dis
appointed at high prices for resi-
'dences. Sails for N. Y. next week.
New York.-Abraham Fink, But
faIO, shot and fatally wounded Bes-
sic SiIverman, 23O w. 18th St, N. Y.
Then shot himself in brain. Shooting
occurred in front of Holland House.
Little hope for Bessie.
MiIwaukee.-ReV. KoUdeIka, aux
iliary bishop of Milwaukee, today was
appointed Bishop of Superior to sue
coed Bishop Schinner, retired.
Naragansett Pier, R. I.-Chas. C.
Ramsey gave up hope today OF re-
covering 100000 worth of jewelry
stolen from villa here and dismissed
the private detectives. Gave up when
he heard of robbery at home of
Brander Matthews, the author, and
theft of $15O,OOO worth of jewelry
from the John N. Hanan cottage
while the police were investigating
Ramsey robbery.
Danzig.-Prince Frederick Sigis-
mund's leg broken this afternoon
when his horse threw and fell on him
in military drill.
New York.-WeekIy actual bank
statement: Surplus, $1,949,6O de-
crease; loans, $2,89O,OOO increase;
specie, $146,OOO decrease; Iegals, 3d.
$4,000 decrease; deposits, $685.
600 decrease; circulation, $166,O0O
iOcroo CO. cI1TvDI11C ToCnTUn COS 006 -
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-22

Judge Oliver H. Williams of the Third district court and was sentenced tc pay fine and costs amounting tc $5.80.
 Arnold Ames and Gordon Anderson members of the senior class, gave a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesa. after chapel at the high school Tues day morning, The recitation was well received by the pupils, as was shown by their close attention and generous applause.
 Henry P Walton commenced clear ing the site of the brick mill property, which was among the buildings de- stroyed by fire Wednesday night, and will start rebuilding a portion of the block at once. The fire insurance ad- justers have been in town and have made satisfactory settlements with the several owners of property which was burned along the waterfront.
 Mrs. Albert Whitford, president of the Paweatuck Seventh-day Baptist cuhreh Ladies Aid society. gave a delightful social in the parlors of the church Tuesday afternoon The enter tainment was a sort of farewell affair, as Mrs. Whitford is to leave the end of this week with her family for Plainfield, N. J., where MT. Whitford is to be engaged in business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-22
Local Laconics.

Albert G. Martin of Moss street has purchased a touring car. Miss Jean A. Grant of Elm street is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. MT. and Mrs E. Howard Clark of West street are visiting in New York city for a few days. Miss Katherine Burnie of Oak street is to visit friends for a few days in Stony Creek Guilford and New Haven.
 MT and Mrs. Elisha Carpenter of the Shore road have returned from a few days visit with friends at Leba- non.
 Rev Clayton A Burdick is in New York, where he attended ministerial meeting of the Seventh day Baptist denomination Tuesday.
 Good progress is being made in fin iShing the interior of the new town hall and courthouse. a greater part of the woodwork already having been finished.
 The Colonial club and the Mistuxet . club bridge whist teams met with the latter at their rooms in Stonington Tuesday evening in their regular weekly match.
 Robert Knight, Jr, who has been i'll for some time at his home at Milford. Mass, is so much improved that he is spending a few days a his home on the West Side.
 | historian, was present at a meeting of those interested in the organization of a historical society which was held at the Memorial building or Broad street Tuesday evening.
 There is to be a patriotic rally at the Memorial building tomorrow even ing under the auspices of the Budlong Woman's Relief corps. auxiliary to the G. A. R. The department officers from Providence will be present.
 Emery Hodge of Moss street has purchased a very desirable site near the junction of the Mystic and Ston- ington roads on upper West Broad street. where he has already com menced the building of country home
 Eugene O'Nei1, the contractor, who has been awarded the paving of the Rhode Island side of the Pawcatuck bridge. has ordered the brick to be used, but it is not known just when the work will be commenced because of the uncertainty of the weather.
 Thomas Shea of White Rock, who was arrested by Officer E. E. West Monday afternoon for drunkenness, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning before
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-22
WESTERLY VETERAN DIES.
ohn Holbuton, Member of the 26th Regt Never Rallies From Shock-Probate Court -Shakesperian Recital at Eighs Sehool-The Town in Review.

$ The regular probate court session ] the town of Westerly was held al le town hall on Union street Tues y afternoon. Judge Edward M Burke fesided, and in the absence of the wn clerk. Everett E., Whipple, Depu-
 Clerk Clarence H. Roche acted in
 The win of the late George M nith was presented by his widow, rs. Jane G. Smith, and 1t was re- lived, read, proved and admitted to robate Mrs. smith was named as le legatee and was confirmed sole tecutrix under a bond of s4e0 with nety. AS the eXecutrix lives outside e state. Charles F. Crandau was pointed resident agent
 The first account of the Washington rust company as administrator on the 1ate of Lucy E. Moss was continued
 Jan. 22.
 On the petition of Charles A Nor tn, the will of his wife, Clara P. Nor tn, which was made in 1896, was re- lived and read. MT. Morgan being lmed as sole legatee. The only liv- g witness to the will. David F. Still an, appeared and testified to the ex- utfon of the will, and also testified
 the signatures of the deceased wit .sses. B. F. Arnold and Charles L.. ann. Charles A. Morgan was con fmed as executor under a bond of Io0 to pay debts and 1egacies.
 A petition signed by Sidney A., gorge E., Edgar M. Chapman. Eliza sth A. Murphy and Ida M. Babcock. 1ildren and sole heirs of Alfred Chap an. late of Westerly. deceased, was Icefved, and Edgar A. Chapman was ppointed administrator under q bond ! s1,200 with surety. Eugene B. Pen eton. George E. Broughton and Amos Burdick were appointed appraisers. r. Pend1eton was also appointed res lent agent
 Wayland E. Chapman, sole heir of Is mother, Mrs. Harriet E. Chapman, te of Westerly, deceased, was made administrator under a bond of $500 4th surety. Courtland P. Chapman, harIes L. Segar and J. Hobart Chap lan were appointed appraisers.
 The petition of Jerome A. Robinson nd Philip s. Forsythe that Herbert Dunn and Philip $. Dunn. adminis- eators on the estate of Desire A. unn, be cited to render an inventory nd accsunt on said estate, was con- nued to the 22d of February.