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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-05
Newark Man Named as
POstOffice Clerks Official

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 5.-Reso-
lutions calling for a referendum vote
of the $4,000 members of the United
National Association of Postofhce
Clerks to decide whether or not they
want, the association affiliated with
American Federation of Labor. was
passed today at the fourteenth an
nual convention of the organization
in session here.
Frank r. Rogers. of Chicago, was
elected to his twelfth term as ma
tional president of the organization.
Other officers elected were First
vice president, E. ]. Costello. Law
renee, Mass; secretary, William f.
Gibbons, Scranton, Pa; treasurer, a.
E. Lutkin, Philadelphia; chairman
advisory board, ]. M. Lonergan, OF
1862 Bergen street, Newark, N. j.
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~ Should Worry" as Motto

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5.-Miss Vic
toria Booth-Clibborn, granddaughter
of the late General William Booth,
founder of the Salvation Army, in
an interview here gave it as her i'm :
preston that the motto of the United
States is st should worry
irresponsible and reckless, but so
sympathetic and generous, are the
people l meet here" continued Miss
Booth Clibborn who, with her moth
er, Mrs Catharine -Clibborn,
is lecturing in this country. Few peo-
pie here seem to like to think seri-
ousIy, especially upon religious or
social subjects. Conversation is care
less and superficial No depths are
struck You people so dislike to be
.arioIIsn
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PREFERS NO LAW
TO CURRENCY BILL
Banker Says if Measure Is
Not Changed National Banks
Will Reorganize.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Predic-
tions that if the administration cur
reney bill should pass without change
the government would fail to organize
the proposed federal reserve system
were renewed by bankers today at
the hearings before the Senate bank
ing committee.
'If changes are not made" Sol
Wexler, of New Orleans, said, 81 am
confident State banks will not come
in, and many national banks will re-
organize under State charters. You
will have a legal shell, but you can
not organize the banking system it
contemplates.''
"Would you prefer no new law at
all rather than the bill now before
the House?" asked Senator Bristow.
1--WE would decidedly prefer no law:
we do not believe the House bill offers
o sound or workable system of finan-
efal reorganization, said Wexler.
James B. Forgan, of ChicagoS'said
the banks would object to being COM
Pelled to accept the new plan, even
Ii they were given representation on
the Federal Reserve Board,
A lively debate between George M.
Reynolds, of Chicago, and the com
mittee, over the causes OF the l9oi
panic marked the session. Senator
Nelson believed blame for stock
speculative activities lay at the doors
of the New York banks.
The bill will be reported to the
House Monday in its present form.
Debate probably will begin i'm
mediately after the House disposes
of the urgent deficiency bill.
Chairman Owen asked If the con-
etruction of credits in New York
and the suspension of payments there
had not been at the basis OF the l90l
panic conditions, and the suspension
of payments throughout the country;
In Justice to New York banks,
said REYNOLDS, 81 must make this
statement:
"Many bankers in 1907 through
pride hid behind the excuse that they
should not get their money out oil
New York. At my own institution
in Chicago, however, l know that
after the first four or five days we
had difficulty to secure New York ex-
change enough to meet the needs OF
our own customers. We were I'M
able to remit balances to New York
because we were unable to buy ex-
change on New York.
Mr.. Reynolds also believed many
banks would not come into the system
sf the bill were passed as at present.
If changed as the Chicago conference
recommended he believed most of the
national banks would be willing to
ioin. He knew of no effort by large
banks to coerce small banks to oppose
the administration bill.
REYNOLDS said it was true that the
reserve bank system would withdraw
millions of country bank deposits
from the large city banks.
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An umbrella thief was mailed" to-
day. Not only was he mailed" but
he was brought into court and fined
s25. No longer is that elusive crea-
ture safe after appropriating your
shower stick just when the rain is
coming down in torrents. The cap
tured culprit is Joseph Odamsky, Of
GA Market street, who during the
department store, selected nice UNI
brella and walked out. He was
caught before he got to the door by
the store detective and handed over
to Detective Corbitt and O'Gara. FIe
was brought before Acting Judge
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF STREET
AND WATER COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF NEWARK.
CITY HALL

AND WATER COMMISSIONER OF
THE CITY OF NEWARK.
CITY HALL.
Newark. N j.. Sept. q 1913.
Sealed proposals Will be received at TINS
office from 3:15 to $3.50 o'clock p. M, OF
Thursday, the eleventh day or september.
1913 and opened at the last named hour, at
q public meeting of the board TO be held
at said time and place; ..
For the construction of sewers FOR the
NYE TRACT.
The following is about the amount Of the
work to be done. and the materials TO be
furnished in the construction and completion
of said work and upon which bids Will be
rive hundred and twenty (5eO) feet of ten
qO) inch vitrifed salt glazed pipe sewer.
Six thousand &C. 000) feet of eight 80 inch
vitrified salt glazed pipe sewer.
Five thousand six hundred 90 600 feet OF
six f6l inch house connections.
Thirty-three 1881 manholes with standard
heads and buckets complete, dncluding nine
80 junction manholes).
Three hundred and thirty $500 markers.
Bidders are not to state any price Tor
materials and work for which there is
fixed amount provided for in the specifca-
lions
Each proposal must be enclosed In a sealed
envelope, properly Endorsed with the name
of the bidder and of the Improvement. and
directed to the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners of the City Of Newark.
Bidders will state their prices in writing
as well as in figures.
Bidders must specify in their proposals
that should the above work be awarded 10
them they will bind themselves TO finish
and complete the same within eighty $500
consecutive working days.
The plans and specifications of the work
can be examined at the office of the chief
engineer of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners a the City Hall said pro
posas to be accompanied by the consent, in
writing, of two sureties or surety company
qualified to do business in New Jersey. who
shall, at the time of putting in such pro
posals qualify to their responsibility in
the amount of such proposal and bind them
selves that. If the contract be awarded TO
the person or persons making the proposal,
they WILL upon its being so awarded, become
his or their suretes for the faithful per-
Torrance of said work; and that, II the
person or persons omit or refuse to execute
such contract. they Will pay to the City OF
Newark any difference between the sums to
which he or they would have been entitled
upon completion of the contract and that
which the CITY Of Newark NAV he obliged 10
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WINS SCHOLARSHIP

JERSEY CITY, N. :. Sept. 5.-With
an average of 90.7 in the contest for
four scholarships at st. Peters Col
Iege yesterday afternoon, Ernest T.
Schiedmann. of Clifton. was awarded
first place James Malone and Ed
ward Burke, both of this CITY, were
second and third. The fourth man
was Edward ]. McGurk, of Eliza
beth.
There were over 100 aspirants for
the honors from Newark, Paterson,
Elizabeth, Jersey City. and num-
Der of Hudson county towns.
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THE MILLENNIUM MUST SURELY BE COMING.
AN UMBRELLA THIEF HAS BEEN CAPTURED

Richard P. Rooney. in the First
Criminal Court.
Umbrella" queried the court
upon hearing the story. What do
you mean?"
The story was repeated and Sealer
of Weights and Measures John Sui
Ivan, who was in court on other
business, was seen to conceal the
handle of his rain shield under his
coat. More than one other made
similar moves.
Guilty or not guilty?" asked the
court. The prisoner admitted the
crime, whereupon the court, with
some hesitation. imposed a fine of $25.
placing the prisoner on probation for
one year.
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TOWERING SEARCHLIGHT
TO SWEEP STRIKE ZONE

CALUMET, Mich, Sept 5.-The
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
mounted today large powerful
searchlight which is capable of
sweeping the entire strike zone here.
Watchmen will be stationed about
armed with rifles and will report any
outbreak at night, The stand at
the top of the tower will be armored
with steel plates for protection against
strikers bullets.
President Meyer of the Western
Federation of Miners has said that
the right to organize must be given
to the men before any arbitration
will be agreed to,
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TRY CHARLToN IN NOVEMBER

COMO. Sept. 5.-The preliminary
inquiry in the cas-. Of Porter Charl-
ton. the young American who killed
his wife at Como three years ago,
and packed the body in a trunk,
which he threw into the lake, was
concluded Yesterday
The trial is likely to be fixed for
some time in November, and proba-
bly, viii end before Christmas.
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WILL SAVE HEREFORD LIGHT

WILDWOOD, n. J., Sept. 5.-The
endangered Hereford Inlet lighthouse
will be shifted to safety and new
bullxhead completed as rapidly as
workmen can accomplish the task,
q. Government Engineer Gaskill award
ed a contract for its removal from
the present lettering foundations
within forty eight hours: me bulk
heading sank sixteen feet straight
downward when the break occurred,
and beams twelve inches square
snapped like brittle reeds.
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OLD CHURCH BURNS

BOSTON, Sept. 5,-The Bullfinch
Place Unitarian Church. one of the
oldest church edifices in the city, was
swept by fire early today, causing
loss of 1000. The blaze looked
so serious for a time that guests were
routed from their beds in the nearby
West End hotels.
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HOW CHICAGO LOOKS TO HIM

CHICAGO, Sept. 5--Edward r. Du
Parco. of London, who was urged by
Chicago admirers to give his opinion
of the city, finally said:
Chicago has too much noise, too
many poor streets, too much smoke
and dirt. The street paving is obso-
lete: the manners of the people are
rude. Excepting Michigan boulevard,
the streets are poorly lighted; the
women are sight"
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BANK CASHIER SENTENCED

DANVILLE, ILL.,, Sept. 5.-James A.
Parker cashier of the First National
Bank at Deitrick, was indicted yester-
dav for embezzlement on charges pre-
ferred by two national bank examin-
ers. Before night Parker had arrived
in the city, entered plea of guilty
and received a sentence of five years
in the federal penitentiary He is be-
Iieved to have taken bank funds to
nav his household expenses.
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TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 5.-Charles
S. d, Eggerstedt. of Roselle Park, to-
day filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trict Court Mr.. Eggerstedt is in
the painting and decorating business.
His liabilities are placed at $4,237 and
his assets at S1.S97.
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF STREET
AND WATER COMMISSIONER OF
THE CITY OF NEWARK
FTTY


OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF STREET
AND WATER COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF NEWARK.
CITY HALL.
Newark y. j.. August 20. 1913.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office from 315 to $3.50 o'clock p. m. OF
Thursday the eleventh day Of September
1913, and opened at the last named hour, al
a public meeting of the board to be held at
said time and place. for the grading, curb
ing and tagging of the following streets and
FIRST AVENUE
from North Sixth street to North Tenth
SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET.
from Fifteenth avenue to Sixteenth avenue.
and for the tagging of the sidewalks in
INGRAHAM PLACE.
from Wilmington avenue TO Runyon street.
The following is about the amount of the
work to be done. and the materials to be
furnished in the construction and completion
of said work. and upon which bids Will be
FOR FIRST AVENUE GRADING. CURB
ING AND FLAGGING;
Six thousand five hundred and fifty 10000
cubic yards of excavation;
One thousand nine hundred q 800 lineal
feet of 16 by inch four cut curb set IN
TWENTY-FIVE (e6 nneal feet Of old curb
fouy cut and reset in concrete;
Nine hundred and fifty (95ol square feet
Nine thousand Ave hundred "a. 5000 square
feet of artificial stone-walk five t5) feet wide
Standard prices will be paid for the fol-
-Four "a sets of IS by inch four cut
corners set in concrete:
One % basin with connection complete'
One % basin using old head and sill.
FOR SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET
GRADING, CURLING AND FLAGGING:
Eight hundred and seventy (sT6l cubic
yards of embankment five hundred and
forty C540l cubic yards Of which Is to be
excavation on the street, embankment only
to be paid for; 49,,
one thousand two hundred q 2o0) lineal
feet of 10 by 5 Inch four cut curb, set In
concrete,
Fifty 500 lineal feet Of old curb four cut
and reset in concrete;
Six thousand two hundred and forty t6,2i0l
square feet of artificial stone-walk 1--WE Co
Standard prices VIII be paid for the fol-
lowing:
ners set In concrete.
FOR INGRAHAM PLACE FLAGGING:
Twenty five C25) cubic yards of extra exea-
Five hundred and seventy 900 square
feet of artificial stone-walk four "a feet
Bidders are not 10 state any price for
materials and work for which there lie
fixed amount provided for in the specifca-
lions
Each proposal must be enclosed in sealed
envelope properly Endorsed with the name
OF the bidder and of the improvement, and
directed to the Board Of Street and Water
Commissioners OF the City Of Newark.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

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matter. and his provision shall be referred
70 In any advertisement inviting bids for
= By direction Of the Board Of Street and
aug2s-12t Chief Engineer.
An. ORDINANCE TO provide for the paving
OAKLAND TERRACE.
from South Orange avenue to sos feet south
of Cliff street. with asphalt block pavement
on a six 90 inch concrete foundation.
P H. RYAN. -
President Of the Board Of Street and Water
A. l. SWAIN
Acting Clerk Of the Board
The foregoing ordinance having been duv
passed by the Board Of Street and Water
Commissioners. August 2lst 1913. presented
70 the Mayor, AUGUST "a, lats, ana n9s
prescribed by law. Is therefore a law and
will take effect as if it had been approved
according TO the provision OF the third sec
ton of the Charter Of the city.
Dated September I'd. 1918
seps-5t Acting Clerk Of the Board
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
following proposed ordinances passed
second reading and were ordered 10 a third
and final reading at meeting Of the Boafd
of Street and Water Commissioners held
September 9Th. 1913.
An ordinance to provide for the construe-
ton of sewer system to be known and
designated as
GROVE TERRACE SEWERS AND
BRANCHES. -
An ordinance to provide for the constrac-
ton Of a sewer in
ORANGE STREET.
between Law street and Hudson street.
An ordinance 10 provide for the CONSTITUTES
ton OF sewer in
LAcKAWANNA AVENUE
lsouth side) from Clifton avenue for dis
lance Of about 400 feet westerly
r II RYAN
Comulissio ners.
A. l. SWAIN
sep5-5t Acting Clerk of the Board
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.


pay the person persons by whom such
contract shall be executed.
The Board of Street and Water Commits
sioners of the City of Newark reserve to
themselves the right TO accept or reject any
or all proposals for the above work, as they
may deem best for the interest of the city
Bidders and sureties hereby notified
that under the provisions Of the seventh
section of the law creating the Board Of
Street and Water Commissioners. approved
March 2sth. 1891. that the bond or bonds
to be given for the faithful execution and
performance of said public work shall first
be approved as TO sufiiciency by the board
and as to form by the counsel of the board
and no contract shall be binding the city
or become effective operative until such
bond is SO approved and the president of
the board shall have the power 10 examine
the proposed bondsmen under oath, if he
shall so desire, or shall be so instructed by
the board but the board will not be bound
by any statement that may be made by such
proposed bondsmen. but shall have full
power and absolute discretion In the whole
matter and this provision shall be referred
to in any advertisement inviting bids for
such public work.
BY direction OF the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners of the City OF Newark
NJ R SHERRERD.
Sepo-5t Chief Engineer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-09-10
Uncle to We'd Niece.

Providence, r. L., Sept. Am un-
tie and his niece, on marriage bent,
were made happy here to-day. Harry
Kandcr, aged 23, an iron dealer. and
his brothers daughter. Miss Bessie
Kander, aged %, travelled all the
way from thci" homo in Bowling
Green, Ohio, to This city to secure a
license to marry, their request hay
ing been denied in all States in the
Middle West. The couple arrived in
Providence and visited the city hall,
accompanied by Rabbi David Bach
rah, OF the Congregation Sons of
Zion, this city. They were granted a
license, but will have to wait five
days before being mar. led After
1omc search they found that in Rhode
island uncles and nicces of the Jew
ish faith could marry. They will be
married here and return to Ohio.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-09-10
IMPOSE PENALTY OF 81 A BALE.
That Penalty on Every Bale Not Con-
forming to the Standard.

Washington, Sept. "A penalty
Of 81 a bale on each bale of cotton
which does not conform to the stand
ard 81 by 54-inch size will be assess
ed by the railroads and steamship
companies beginning Tuesday past.
Notice Of this penalty was given six
months ago, and hearings have been
held by the House committee on In
ter-State and Foreign Comemrce, Of
which Representative Adamson, Of
Georgia, is chairman, with the view
Of securing an agreement among all
parties as to the size and density Of
cotton bales.
Despite all this advertising, some
persons only woke up Tuesday to the
fact that the penalty would be exact
ed. Congressman from cotton-grow-
ing States were urged by telegraph
to take the matter up with the Secre-
tary Of Agriculture and the Inter
State Commerce Commission to see
| if something could not be done to
avert this penalty.
After looking into the matter fur
ther, several Senators who originally
agreed to join the delegation
changed their minds. They believe
| the uniform bale is a good thing.
| They say it is a comparatively SIM
pie matter for ginners to change
their gin boxes to conform to the
new regulations; that the ginners
had ample notice, and could have cas-
lily met the requirements Of the
transportation companies. A great
many ginners did so, but those who
didn't will cause a loss to the farm
ers on the bale ginned and baled in
the old way Of 81 a bale.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-09-10
THE AGE OF THE ALPHABET.
Prof. w. Nj. Flinders Petrie Says 1t
Is Older than the Phcnicians.
(Boston Globe.)

The celebrated Psychologist, Prof.
w. NJ. Flinders Petrie, has published
a new work called THE Growth of
Signs in which he attacks the the
ory that our alphabet is Phenician
Prof. Petrie says that the most COM
monty accepted theory is that the
Phenicians derived their alphabet
from the ancient Egyptian hieratic
writing, that they developed it and
added to it and passed it on practf-
cally in the form we have it to-day.
The professor. on the other hand,
maintains that the signs composing
the alphabet originated in many parts
OF the world as far apart as Asia
Minor and Spain, that they were
gradually brought together by the ma
tions dwelling around the Mediter-
ranean and condensed by them into
our convenient system, and that
while the Phencians used this sys-
TEN, they were in no sense parents
of it.
lie was first started on the way to
those conclusions when he discovered
in Egypt signs similar to those of the
alphabet that were older than
hieratic or hieroglyphic writing. He
found these signs dating from the
twelfth dynasty.
He then traced the existence of
other alphabetic signs in other vari-
GUS parts Of the world, which could
have been derived from the Pheni-
clans. He has compiled a list Of
signs found in 35 ancient languages
from which he undertakes to show
that our alphabet was derived
He attacks the old idea that orr
letters are drawings Of animals and
things that suggest the sounds that
we give to the letters. For instance.
1t has been said that "a" represents
bulls head. because the letter
sounds like the believing of an ami
NAL; that IS" represents a serpent
because the sound Of the letter Is like
the Kissing Of the reptile. and so on
Prof. Petrie argues that the signs
from which the alphabet Is derived
were In use before the art OF making
pictures arose, and that, therefore
1t Is absurd to suppose that the al.
phabetic letters and pictures were
derived in this way. He cites alpha
bette signs 1000 years old.