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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-06-07
FOR SALE

Fl. /. Olinghouse and Joe Delmue
have been out on the spring round
up of cattle this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-06-07

First pub. May 10; last. June
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Wittpenn's Rise from Grocery
Clerk to High u. S. Place

JERSEY CITY, Nov. I'LL. Otto
Wittpenn was born in Jersey City
about forty-two years ago and can
truly be called a self-made man, ris-
ing from grocery clerk to a position
high in the political history of Jer-
sey City, and the State He entered
political life when he was elected
county supervisor in 1904, and was re-
elected to the same office in 1906, be-
ing given the largest majority ever
received by candidate for the office
and carrying every election district
in the city.
From county supervisor he became
mayor, making the run against Mark
Pagan, a strong Republican candi-
date and defeating him by nearly
IL 900 majority in 1907. He was re-
elected in 1909 and 1911, and was in
his last month of office when the COM
mission form of government was
adopted by the city.
He was prominently mentioned as
possible candidate for Governor at the
recent primaries, but withdrew, al
the behest of President Wilson in IA
yor of Acting Governor James F
Fielder. Mr.. Wittpenn Is a bachelor
and makes his home with his mother
and sisters at Pinafore avenue and
Pine street. He is a member of the
firm of Houtaling & Wittpenn, in the
manufacture of bricks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Four of "Raving Women Band
Sentenced to Hard Labor

LONDON, Nov. 1.-Two bands of
what Arthur Hopkins, the police
magistrate. described as "raving wom-
en- appeared in the police courts of
London today. They were charged
with assault in connection with Sat
urday's outrage at the Old Bailey
court, when hammers were thrown at
Justice Lawrence and with yester-
days disorders near Premier AS
quith's official residence in Downing
street.
The four women charged with as
saulting the judge were sentenced to
terms of from one to two months at
hard labor. In the Asquith case Miss
Boyleau and Mrs. Kerr was bound
over to keep the peace, while the pro-
ceedings against Misses Murray and
Boyleau We're adjourned. 1t was no.
tice able that the police took the pre-
cautions of depriving all women spec
tators of their baskets or parcels as
they entered the police court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
WITTPENN GETS
$4,000 PORT POST
tContinucd from First Page3

Wittpenn will be Henry E. Jones,
the auditor, also a Brooklyn man.
Next to this big room where the
official work of the naval officer is
transacted is private room that Mr..
Wittpenn will have at his disposal.
This is also handsomely furnished.
The long distance wire from this
room can place Mr., Wittpenn in
close touch with Jersey City and
Trenton, and even Washington, if
needed. The offices. of Collector of
Customs Dudley Field Malone are on
the floor below Mr.. Wittpenn's. The
latter's force will not only occupy
offices on the third floor of the Gus
tom House, but part of the seventh
floor as well.
Seven Divisions.
]. A. Banks is chief clerk of this
liquidating division. The naval Of
ficer being the final check in the esti-
mate and liquidation of customs
duties, all errors must necessarily
be corrected there. The office is
divided into seven divisions, namely,
executive, marine, entry. warehouse,
drawback, liquidating and auditing.
The hours of the naval officer in
New York are from a. m. to 4:3O
D. m. but he has trusted assistants
who can look after much of the
work.
Mr.. Kracke. who retires, and who
held the office under the administra-
lions of Taft, Roosevelt and McI<in-
ley, was a power in Brooklyn Re-
publican politics even while holding
the federal position. The consensus of
opinion is that Wittpenn, while hold
ing the new position, will be able
to continue without interruption his
efforts to land the Democratic guber-
material nomination in 1916. Instead
of interfering with his work as
Democratic leader in Hudson, the
new office is calculated to increase
his prestige and strengthen him in
that capacity If nothing unforeseen
n
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Newark Firm Is Thrown
Into Bankruptcy Court

TRENTON, Nov. 17.--In involuntary
petition in bankruptcy has been filed
in the United States District Court
against william III. Stevenson, IT., and
Arthur A. Steiner. trading as Steven
son & Steiner Co., 257 Market street,
Newark. The liabilities of the COM
.pany are placed at $500 and the as
sets at $1,000.
Judge Rellstab appointed J. Treacy
Horton. of Newark. receiver for the
company. The creditors who petit
toned the court for the adjudication
of the company are Jacob Kindleman
Form Company, Bias Marrow Fabric
Company and Frederick c. Barton.
The aggregate claims of the three pc
titioners total over $500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17

livable and improve the quality of
our notwithstanding all such
matters Miss Jessie is we'll informed
and has firm convictions.
with her positive, aggressive per-
sonality she has a strong influence
on all with whom she comes in con-
tact, and her father himself Is no
exception!
81 don't think it is any exaggera-
ton to say that Miss Jessie deserves
considerable share in the credit
which President Wilson is gaining,
and will doubtless continue to gain,
during his administration
Elm another way, too, Miss Jessies
influence is fine and powerful. Just
think what it means to the country
to have a wedding in the White
House in which the principal figure
is a girl of such noble Christian char
acter, and in which all the wedding
arrangements are in keeping with
her character.
There have been White House
weddings where frivolity was the
dominant note. In this wedding there
will be no frivolity; all will be In har-
mony with the best traditions of this
sacred ceremony.
And such an example is better
than thousand sermons
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
"WEDDlNG OF JESSIE WILSON
BETTER THAN THOUSAND
SERMONS" AYERS PASTOR
Princeton Clergyman, Who Will
Tie Knot" Pays Tribute
to Bride.
BY w. n. Auburn

Copyright 1918, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.
PRINCETON, Nov. 17.-"President
Wilson will not go far wrong in his
treatment of industrial and sociology
cal problems as long as his daughter
Jessie is around"
That's the honest opinion of Rev.
Sylvester Woodbridge Beach, pastor
of the Wilson family, who is going
to perform the wedding ceremony
in the White House on November %.
Sitting in his study in the old IVY
clad First Presbyterian Church, at
the edge of the Princeton College
campus, DR.. Beach was expressing his
warm admiration of the famous BRIDE
to-be.
II have known Miss Jessie we'll for
eight years." he said, lever since
left Paris, where l was pastor of the
students in the Latin quarter, and
came to Princeton. She joined the
church just after | came. The whole
family is still on the membership list
here are their names: Woodrow
Wilson, Ellen A. (Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson, Eleanor r. Wilson, Jessie w.
Wilson, Margaret Wilson
miss Jessie Is a girl of strong re-
ligious convictions, combined with a
lively interest in social problems and
much executive ability. She was not
only regular in her attendance at re-
ligious services here, but was one OF
our most efficient church workers.
She taught q Sunday school class, was
active in various church organiza-
lions and did much for missions and
Y. w. G. A. extension.
after she was graduated from
| Goucher College, in Baltimore. Miss
| Jessie Travelled around the country
considerably in furtherance of Y. w.
| c. A. organization work.
IT could not help observing the
earnestness Miss Jessie always
showed with regard to practical So
cial reforms. She is one of the most
practical Christians / have ever
known. She isn't satisfied with fold
| ing her hands and praying for the
regeneration of the world; she wants
| to Jump in and help to regenerate 1t
| herself.
Her college training along So
Geological lines has given her good
foundation for social service, and her
later experience as social worker
in Philadelphia and elsewhere has
brought her face to face with actual
conditions.
"She is not by any means mere
enthusiast or theorist; she knows
what the masses need, and she wants
to help them get 1t. Better housing
better wages, shorter hours, improved
hygiene, more Fairgrounds, mothers
pensions-the various elements need
ed to make modern city slums more
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
M0lineaux, Near Breakdown,
Comes to Jersey for Rest

NEW YORK, November 17.-Roland
Burnham Molineux, who was an in
mate of the death house at Sing Sing
prison for twenty months in connec-
ton with the murder of Mrs. Kath-
crime l.. Adams, of which he was ac-
quilted on a second trial in 1902, is
reported to be on the verge of a
nervous collapse as the result of hard
work on his play. The Man Inside"
and the serious illness of his mother,
the wife of General Edward r. Moli-
neoux
Accompanied by his wife, a play
broker, whom he married at the City
Hall November Z, Molineux yesterday
morning left his apartments at 1855
East Eighteenth street to seek rest
in the country, and is believed to have
gone to New Jersey. He said that he
would return before the end of the
week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
CHURCH FAIR OPENS TONIGHT

With a special program the annual
bazaar for the benefit of the Church of
Our Lady of Good Counsel will open
tonight in the church rooms in Sum-
mer avenue, opposite Carteret street.
The affair will be continued until
Tuesday, November 20. The various
organizations and societies connected
with the church will take active part
in the fair. Each organization will
have a special table or booth The
general arrangements committee II
headed by Rev, William ]. Richmond,
rector of the church.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Candy Creditors Ask Court
to Adjudge Him Bankrupt
Especial to the Newark start

TRENTON. Nov. 17.-Alleging the
Dunellen Coal and Supply Company.
of Dunellen, has debts of $500, which
1t has failed to pay, creditors of the
company today petitioned the United
States District Court to adjudge the
company bankrupt.
George e. Cowling. of 20S Watching
avenue, Plainfield. was made defend
ant in bankruptcy proceedings in the
United States District Court today.
More than a dozen creditors, including
the largest chocolate and candy COM
panies in the country. petitioned the
court to wind up Cowling's business,
In order to preserve their claims. His
liabilities are scheduled at $4,000 and
the assets at $1.500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Burning Steamer Reaches
Bermuda Dock in Safety

HAMILTON, Bermuda Nov. IT,
The Spanish steamer Balmes, which
was found to be on fire Wednesday
night in midocean, and whose 103
passengers were taken Oft Friday by
the Cunarder Pannonia, was towed
into st. Georges harbor yesterday by
tugs. conveyed by the Pannonia.
When the Balmes came to anchor
in the harbor her matches were lifted
and great clouds of smoke belched
forth. but powerful pumps soon sent
tons of water into the hold and
drowned out the fire. The Pannoniu
Is now on her way to New York with
the passengers
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Kaiser Forbids Military
Officers to Dance Tango

BERLIN, Nov. 17.-Emperor Will
lam has forbidden officers of the Ger
man army and navy while in uniform
to dance the tango, the two-step ac-
cording to the newspaper the Salon.
His majesty also has instructed the
officers to avoid visiting families
where these dances are favored. An
ACTRESS of the Royal Theatre in Ber-
lin was advised today Count George
Won Huelsen- Haeseler, the imperial
director of theatres, not TO participate
in tango tournament,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Thaw's Amended Petition
Up for Hearing Tomorrow

CONCORD, N. H.. Nov. 1.-THE
amended petition for writ Of
habeas corpus, which acts as a stay
in the removal OF Harry X. Thaw
from New Hampshire to New York,
was filed by Thaws attorneys in the
United States District Court here to-
day. Amendments to the original
petition was necessltated by the in
dictment in New York county charg-
ing conspiracy to escape from the
Matteawan asylum,
A hearing on the amended petition
of Thaw and also upon the petition
of the State of New York for the
dismissal of the habeas corpus pro-
eeedings will be given in the Federal
Court here tomorrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Wants Two Calvary Troops
to Capture Eight Indians

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Unit
ed States marshal for New Mexico to-
day asked for two troops of cavalry
to take eight Navajo Indians. who
fed from charges of rioting and horse
stealing and have fortified themselves
in the moutains near Ship Rock. Ma
jor- General Carter, in command of
the border patrol, has authority to
send the troops and the request was
turned over to him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17

cried over II. His clothing irritated this
eruption and then had to put cloths over
1t to keep the clothing from 1t. He had this
rash for about two months.
used -, face powder, --- and
all little homo remedies without success
Then thought OF Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment. as we used to use them on the Older
children, when they were small. First l
washed bis face with Cuticura Soap and
warm water then put the Cuticura oint-
ment on with my fingers. then washad n
on with the Cuticura Soap and water
AFTER using the treatment 1t showed relief
In about three days and the cure was COM
piete At the end of three weeks" (signed)
Mrs X. Behrtnger. April %, 1913.
Cuticura Soap 2sc. and Cuticura ointmsnt
DOC, are sold everywhere. Liberal samnIa N
each mailed FREQ, with s2-p. skin Book. A
dress postcard "cutioura. Dept. T, Boston. !"
@Men who shave and shampoo with on
ncura SOAP win findit best for akin ana 80,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
JERSEY Girl Auto Victim

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 17.--Miss Ger
trude Lipphart, of Atlantic City, is
dying in a hospital here today the
result of an automobile accident in a
suburb yesterday, when her back was
broken. James j. Flannery jr, Mrs.
Flannery. Mrs. u. II Heating and
Charles Muway, other members Of the
marty. esca5ed with slight injuries.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Asks Cigar Stores Probe

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.--Investiga-
ton of the United Cigar stores Com
pany by the House judiciary commit
tee was asked today by Represents
tive Reilly. Of Connecticut, in a reso-
luton seeking information whether
the company does business In viola
ton of the antitrust law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17

IHey spread over his legs
and his arms. The PIN
pies were something like
a rash. His little face was
a piece Of raw flesh and
whenever he scratched 10
would get worse and the
pimpies bled. OF course
he lost his sleep through
this and was very cross
during the day. He often
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
The Finest Music RolLSs

produced always Player Piano Salon. the
complete all the latest selections nelud
ing most popular musical comedy hits such "The Waltz"
from The Marriage Market" ION the Honeymoon Express and
Others always carried also splendid line OF standard
classical works and excerpts from all the famous operas
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17
Especial to the Newark star.I

PATTERSON, NOV, III. Milne
Barbour. managing director of the
Barbour Linen Thread Company, of
Ireland, is we'll known here. He is a
first cousin of Colonel William Bar
bour. j Milne Barbour lived here
on and off for several years. He mar
red Elizabeth Barbour, Of this city,
daughter of Sarah Rebecea and the
late Robert Barbour. She died three
years ago in Ireland.
The fathers of j, Milne Barbour
and Colonel William Barbour founded
the industries here and in Ireland,
which practically control the world
output of flax thread. ]. Milne Bar
bour always claimed Ireland as his
homie.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-17

In this large room Naval Officer
Wittpenn will have Special Deputy
Thomas J. Skuse, of Brooklyn, as his
right hand man,
MIR. Skuse worked his way up from
junior clerk and Is now the man next
In rank to the naval officer. He has
the business of the department at his
fingers ends. 1t is said.
Another valuable assistant to MIR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

and his rating were entered in the book When
she returned to New York the book was
pretty well filled, and late that summer, when
dozen or more companies were getting ready
to go on the road, it was much in demand, the
girls selecting the cities on their routes and
copying the names. A dozen or more agreed
that season to keep data and leave directions
for other companies.
1t was not until three seasons ago that any
thing like system was used in compiling the
lists Miss Matson had been stenographer
before going ON the stage, and she conceived
the idea of making a regular Johnny directory.
The idea made hit among the girls in the
Broadway houses, and many of them agreed
to send the information to Miss Matson, who
then was working with the "Arcadians " at
the Knickerbocker Miss Matson compiled the
list, killed out the dead ones,' and arranged
the Johnnies by cities; New York, of course,
leads, with nearly 600 names ; Chicago has
more than $50 and is third to Philadelphia
Boston is fourth, and, queerly enough Toronto
is next. According to the list, Cleveland is
the best town in proportion to population,
as only seven are rated among the Johnnies,
and four Of those are spenddrs.''
Two seasons ago Miss Matson grew weary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

myself | don't meet many, because honestly
when | get through work I'D rather get into
warm dressing gown and have my little tee
and lunch in my own rooms than go out, but
sometimes psrtg of the right kind of people
is relief. If girl knows the fellow she il
to dine with is good fellow and jolly com
pany she feels safe and enjoys herself. The
book helps a lot and I'm certain that soms
of the fellows would be astonshed to see theiI
ratings. Many of them wouldn't be much
flattered, for the girls report straight from
the shoulder, and they usually size a fellow
up for just about what he is.
know one man in New York who, among
men and even among his friends, is rated a
one of the best follows in the world that NJ
girl who ever saw the book would go out with
because of his littleness. There are lot n
secrets hidden in the book, and you mustn't
use real names-just initials don't care u
they do recognize their own description. ]
only know a few of them personally anyhow
and some of them I've met during this seasoS
since the company has been out of New Yorl
and I've found them just about what thu
book states they are. Trust chorus girl Il
size fellow up correctly, especially after ht
has had a few glasses of wine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

names of more than 1,500 men in all parts of
the United States, and this list added to or
expurgated as they come, go or get married, IS
passed back from company to company, sent
forward, and the route book of every chorus
troupe is dotted with dates.
The most complete list of Johnnies contain
ing their financial rating is in the possession
of Miss Edith Hardlow, who is with Lima
Abarbanell in 4" Miss Princess" But it wasn't
Miss Hardlow who arranged the list, and al
though she has been the editor and compiler of
it for two seasons, she merely is acting as !.
sort of volunteer secretary in order to keep the
rate book up to date. Before it came into
her possession it was in charge of Miss Ruth
Matson, who was with the Arcadans, and
prior to that time it was kept up by Kittie
Norton. who sang with several successful
musical comedies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
System Began in Florodora Days.

According to tradition, the system of rating
the Johnnies commenced in the days of the
great success of FlorodoraH There was q
Miss Hudson, who later married and left the
stage, who originated the idea. The Floro-
dora company had made such hit that one
then another, then third company was or
ganized and sent on the road With every
organization of each road company the girls
working in New York shivered for fear they
would be drafted and sent out to strengthen
the travelling tfoupes, and when the call finally
came for the first company to take the road
Miss Hudson was among those chosen.
The real New York chorus girl hates 10
move, but Miss Hudson was given small
part and larger salary, and she shrugged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Sooner or Later Johnny Is Listed.

Your rating as Johnny is listed as soon as
yon have identified yourself with the higher
and the chafng dish connections and the bub-
bles, and sticks around to see the lights 20
out. You may, by foregatherng with the
crowd and turning your pocketbook inside out
get into the A A class the first night. or YOU
may spend SO decorousy as to escape being
listed for years, but sooner or later all the
men who contributed to cause dyspepsia or in
crease the plumpness of chorus girls by feed
ing them will reach the list.
There exists today list containing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

and said good-by to Broadway. She never
had been on the road before, and before the
company left Buffalo she was commencing to
like it. Only she complained that the hardes st
part of the Job was in wasting so much time
with men who might turn out to be bores or
nuisances, or worse-who wouldn't spend
money. 1t happened that company which
had left long New York run was following
the " florodora troupe over the circuit, and
after the stay in Buffalo Miss Hudson left i
list for girl friend who was following in the
next company, giving her tie names of the
Johnnies she had met and tabulating them
She left another list at Cleveland and another
at Chicago The other girls in the company
caught the idea, and the girls in the company
following the F'orodora" troupe proceeded
to leave lists for the company succeeding
them.
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Printed or. This Page.

of keeping up the records and turned the task
over to Miss Hardlow, who then was singing
in New York. She admits that when she took
the job she thought it was largely joke, but
after time grew interested in it.
II 4:
Called "Dun's Repiew>of Jollnnies."
'1Reaily it isn't as raw as it sounds" she
laughed l think it is a good thing. 1t has
been lot of work, but when I'm in New York
the girls going out with road companies can
up and copy the nafles and select those
they like. They always agree to send me
further lights, and l post the books once a
week. A girl going on the foad with com
pany really is in danger of having dull time;
and unless she has friends in tile company
she is likely to be very lonesome. Then she
doesn't dare meet all the men who may want
to meet her. They may be good fellows, but
she cannot be sure, and even if they are shed
have to take chance that they are not be-
fore she finds out The book--we call il
Dun's Review of Johnnies tells the girls
just what they may expect and what kind of
rlen they meeting. There are many royal
good fellows who enjoy being with stage peo-
pie They like the life, they like to be nice TO
'the girls, and they enjoy being with them. For