Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-12

| by the boxers. In the prize ring IL
was usual to make a distinct marx
or scratch in the turf, dividing the
ring into two equal parts. TO come
to the scratch" meant to walk 70
the boundary to meet the antagonist
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j. P. N:
When and where is the next exami-
nation for firemen to be held? What
is the age limit? FIREMAN.
The next examination for fireman
is scheduled for September Is. 1t will
probably be held at Turn Hall. Write
to Gardner Colby. Trenton. N. j.. for
full information.
J. P. N:
What is the shortest route from the
Highlands to Trenton?a Is there a
boat line runs there? f. J. G.
Take trolley to New Brunswick and
railroad to Trenton. Or you can take
trolley all the way. There is no boat
line covering the route.
]. P. N:
What boat runs from New York to
Yonkers daily, and what is the fare?
Are these boats making the return
trip? SADIE.
Citizens Line boats leave Pier 80,
North river, New York, at 6 p. m.
daily; arrive Yonkers p. m. The
fare is twenty-five cents one way.
Returning leave Yonkers at 5:45 and
S:45 p. m. What are Yonkers, by the
way, Sadie.
j. P. N:
L am nineteen years of age and
would
electrician in the Prudential building.
To whom should 1 apply? What is
the premium on a half-dollar dated
1871? r. P. H.
Apply to Mr.. D. F. Voorhees,, as
sistant superintendent, real estate,
Prudential building. There is no
premium on your coin.
]. P. NJ:
What are the hours of the marriage
license bureau? e. M.
From a. m. to p. M Hurry up,
Eddie they're running out
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]. Pm:
How does the series stand between
Newark and Montreal. BIG JIM.
Newark has won eleven games and
Montreal eight.
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J.P. N:
Where must a widow file copies of
the pecessary papers after obtaining
same? MRS. MATTHEW'S.
One copy must be filed with the
county clerk at the Court House, one
with the overseer of the poor in this
city, and one with the State Board of
Children's Guardians at Jersey City.
J. P. N:
Where can I find a hypnotist, or
one who hypnotizes, in Newark?
j. o. n.
This should be easy, John. Many
Newarkers have become hypnotized
while strolling along Market street
on Sunday afternoons and have been
married or had other stirring things
befall them before they came out of
the trance. Just where you could
find a reaL simon pure mesmerizer
who mesmeriZes in Newark exclus-
lively, though, is beyond us, John.
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j. p. N:
What is the endurance record for
staying under water? MISS B.
Jack Travilla, of Avalon, Cal, swan
1854 yards under water at Seattle
Wash, staying under I'm. 1S s-5s.. on
July %, 1912. Water wagon records
are not available, Bess.
J. P. N:
A says the Sea Bird and Albertena
leave daily from foot of Franklin
street, New York, for Red Bank and
return. Fare, fifty cents, and that
they are Independent of the Patten
Line. disagrees. Who is correct?
J. II. B.
Both boats leave the foot of
Franklin street, New York, daily, for
Red Bank. The fare, excursion. is
sixty cents They are independent of
the Patten Line boats.
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]. P. NJ:
What are some good opportunities
for a young man who has always
been bound to his home and whose
parents think he would become more
a man of the world if he sought his
fortune in some far-away city or on
board a steamship? Kindly advise
me where I could get such a position
for him? He can do bookkeeping,
typewriting and stenography.
w. w. X. X.
Well, he might go to some "far-
away city, and take a chance. Con-
suit the newspapers there, etc. AS for
the steamship lines, apply at the
general offices. You might write to
the Isthmian Canal Commission at
Washington, D. C. Men are always
needed at the Panama canal.