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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25

"There is q stretch OF double-track
railroad between Boston and Provi-
dence, ! think about fifteen miles in
length, which is absolutely straight,
and 1 have been told that it was used
as a basis for the United States coast
survey. / mean that the first tri-
angulation for that survey was made
with this fifteen miles of straight
track as the base of the triangle"
This statement was made to me by
the late Charles Peter Clark, who for
twelve years, beginning in 1888, was
Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany.
York and New England Railroad
Company, whose lines stretch from
the Hudson river to Boston, l used
occasionally to refer to that very
fine piece of straight track" con-
tinued Mr. Clark. Sometimes asked
the engineer why it was that in the
very early days of railroading-for
the Boston and Providence railroad
was one of the first to be built in
the United States-the engineers
should have laid out an absolutely
straight track for practically one
third of the distance between Boston
and Providence, whereas in later
years the engineers seem to have
studied how to survey so as to make
as many curves as possible, and
heavy grades as we'll
Zone of the engineers with whom
I talked about this said to me that
It was a practically level stretch be.
tween Boston and Providence, and
that as the country was not very
thickly settled at the time of the
survey and as land was cheap, tbs
engineers found it very easy to rur
an absolutely straight line for a dis
lance of from twelve to fifteen miles
But when they were called upon tc
survey for lines that were to rur
from the seaboard to the West, they
had very different conditions to meet
for the mountain ranges In the
United States ran north and south
II had to be satisfied with this ex
PLANTATION. but after 1 became presi
dent of the New York New Haver
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
TWO SUNSETS ON ONE DAY
ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW

period OF twenty-eight days, unles@
it was clear that calendar month
was intended. But now, II the WORD
occurs in any act of Parliament
passed since that year 1t means
calendar month, and the word has
the same meaning In all Judgments
and orders made by the courts, and
also in bills Of exchange, promissory
notes and contracts for the sale OF
goods. Yet in other matters the ole
Interpretation still hold good, and IL
a lease is granted for a period OF
twelve months 1t will expire In forty
eight weeks. If, however, 1t be grant
ed for "a twelvemonth," in the SIN
gular number, 1t will be supposed
that a year was intended, and the
document will be interpreted Accord
ingly.
A day is a period of twenty-fouP
hours, from midnight to midnight
and usually any act which must be
performed on certain day may be
done at any time during those TWEEN
ty-four hours. Thus, IL sum OF
money be due from you, to be paid
December 81, the obligation Is dis
charged IL you tender the money on
that date any time before IL O'Clock
at night. OF course II the sum is due
on bill Of exchange the three days
or grace are auueu 10 tine pertou mem
toned before the money can be de-
manded.
If however, the money is due for
rent, there is 8 conflict of opinion as
to whether the rule applies. One au-
thority says rent must be paid be-
fore sunset on the day it falls due,
while another says 1t is not abso
iutely due until midnight. Therefore
If You are to pay rent on fixed
date to be safe you must tender pay
ment before the sun goes down.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25

THE LIPPINCOTT automobile bill for the release of
cpa taxes increased State license on
she cars for public hearing at Trenton
ate today disguised method of transferring income from
he municipality TO treasury The large cities the
~f' =
rasrincpal victims
neans not long practise and it is bad habit For
municipalities could locally railroad
oy among its ratabe separated this property from
local property and appropriated all the tax income To such
tam Jersey City, which contains vast
railroad property bankrupted by the State policy
large part railroad income made payable
public schools by the railroad of 1906 Two
Legislature considerable percentage of this
general expenses of the State derived
from property within local boundaries. In the large
stes owned form large of the
aabIes They visible personality and the
Ssaueu' III oH0St 0I~i' e NPPiSot' I'M N"'0 "' 'H
arge municipalities chiefly shall pay the of the pkeep of the
uc
hfsounry roads
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Her Qualifications.

Mrs. Biggs was no exception to the
general rule. She believed implicitly
IN the heaven-stnt genius of her off,
spring-and there were five of them.
Above all was she convinced that
Gervangeline was born to charm the
best audiences by her gift for piano
playing.
So at the age of ten Gervangeline
was sent twice week to the expen-
sive academy Of Herr Popponfizzel.
AT the end of the first term the
proud mother called on the great man
in order to give him an opportunity
of holding forth on Gervangeline's
genius. She said:
Now, professor. how long will 1t
be before my daughter is a really
great pianist?"
Herr Poppanfizzel thought for a
few minutes. At last:
dot is ding impossible to dell,"
said he.
''Hows that?" said Mrs. Briggs, in
a mother fighting for her-young sort
of voice. I'm sure she has the neces-
sary qualifications. hasn't she, now?"
well, matam," said the professor,
she hat two hands! '-Philadelphia
Record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
EDITORIALS BY THE PEOPLE

clean up the garbage and ashes that
have been lying on the streets decay
ing and a menace to the health of the
people. Let him leave his cozy,
steam heated office ON the twelfth
floor of the Firemen's building and
go around Newark and see if he can
lind any ways or means to have the
garbage and ashes collected. This
refuse is more unsanitary than the
snow on the sidewalks and streets.
Let him take an example from Mr..
Shipman, who is always on the job
and trying to earn the salary that
the city of Newark pays him, and
not giving nonsensicaI advice to the
newspapers, as Mr.. Edwards is doing
from his coy office on high and
drawing a fat salary. Thanking you
in advance, 1 beg to remain. respect
fully, JOHN DE WE'RE,
Ironbound resident
416 Walnut street, city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
AN ARBITRARY RULE OF REASON.

THE STATE Supreme Court applies what might
rule of the by the State Utility Commission
railroads drinking on
order oeen copled aosoLVes
compliance the people
isl
hour more on DC
on
tafaoW passenger CAN get uilhA al ooPS
S of long delays in which fire.
uenty happen and the idea of stopping stations drink
Did the judges try rail-
And 1t were possible or
:e
cP0IAoim uh0 iea' HO" "O"N "S "o"i~' "NS NAHA
there suffering railroad trains because
uf drinking The Supreme Court recognizes
of
SonS @H1 ie'O'N' AiN ~0 =" 49, 800 iva OOS -
Commission any suggestion of what reasonable
limit would be.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
A Pugilist's Income Tax.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The income tax is, of course, an
annoyance to all the men whose Guilt
vat.on, brain and energy have raised
them above the common ruck of
humanity. The great of this earth
dislike the notion of filing schedules.
College professors, lawyers, clergy
men and scientists hate to think how
close some of their incomes come to
complete exemption; only sums over
5000 per annum being taxaoIe. To
all such citizens we recommend as an
example the cause of Mr.. Gerhardt
A. Steffens, of San Francisco.
Mr.. Steffens cultivation is not
broad, but it is deep and thorough.
His scientific standing is unques-
toned. He is not a mere salary
drawer, His income arises from
several sources, and his personal
initiative is unimpaired. He has
made hit after hit in the hot COM
petition of human life. And he, at
least, Is not trying to sidestep the
United States tax. He declares to
$4,000 a year, and offers a certified
check as payment of the tax in ad-
vance.
Mr.. Steffens, we may note, is hetter
known to the world as Willie Richie.
He is the lightweight champion of
the world. On the stage he is an
actor. In the ring he is a boxer or a
fighter, as the case may be- : He is
able TO claim exemption for the large
amounts he pays his sparring part
nerS. The college professors, lawyers,
clergymen and other scientists have
no sparring partners. They have to
use punching bags which are as in
expensive in logic as in gymnasiums.
The true patriot shows promptness
as we'll as honesty in paving his In
come tax. That Is what Willie
Richie does. Those who regard his
wealth as tainted may well go and
do likewise.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
High Price of Eggs.

rom tile tarHl ana rlTeSlue.
The city people are themselves to
blame for the h gh price of eggs. The
New York Times Anna.ist" shows
that clearly. They have grown fond
of eggs, and eat more OF them than
formerly. The population of seven
great cities of the United States
has increased 800 per cent. in ten
years, but their consumption OF eggs
has increased seventy-three per cent.
1t is stated that the city person who
ate four eggs a dozen years ago now
eats five So eggs have risen in price
faster than anything else.
If the cites are eating nearly twice
as many eggs as formerly, and we
are producing only a fifth more
clearly the country people are going
without eggs so as to sell them to the
cities. What more can we do? It
may well be said that we might keep
more hens. Well, that isn't a bad
idea, and we commend it to all farm.
ers who can see their way to in
creasing their flocks. And if the
focks now kept were all cared for as
they should be, and placed under the
command Of cockerels Matched from
the eggs of hens with records as
first-class layers, conditions would
'rnn-NUe
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
WITH THE NATIONS TOILERS

health and comfort in the places of
employment, is the statement of Sec
retary John b. Andrews, of the Amer
lean Association for Labor Legisla-
ton.
Almost one-half of the industrial
working population of the country is
now offered new form of protection
exemplified by the Industrial boards
or commissions established within the
last three years in California, Massa-
chusetts, New York, Ohio Pennsylva-
MIA and wisconsin Under this new
system the industry makes the laws
for its own shop government.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Improvement.

Bacon-This paper says a school
exhibition in Missouri reveals the
fact that pupils forty years ago car
ried single-barreled pistols with them
to school,"
Egbert-They teach the young idea
how to shoot differently now.-Yonk-
ers Statesmen.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
COMPARATIVELY FEW WOMEN VOTED.

THERE WAS remarkably light vote in the alder
manic elections yesterday In Chicago the only effect
of this vote was balance of Two women candidates
were overwhelmingly defeated But what is there in mere local
election aldermen appeal TO feminine nteres' The test OF
must necessarily and national election And
vet women study politics closely they ought
do they will the local election neages the welfare
pf their t2Rns
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25

Organized team Owners of Mime
apolis Will ask 621z cents an hour,
beginning April i.
A new labor exchange, constructed
at a cost of $4,000, has been opened
in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About $4,000 persons are engaged
in the manufacture of musical instru-
ments in this country.
That we have entered upon a new
era in factory inspection, character
ICED by cooperation between en-
ployer and employee to secure safety,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Unpronising.

Professor Gin geology)-The geol-
ogist thinks nothing of thousand
years.
Sophomore-Great gunsl And /
loaned a geologist SO yesterday
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Cabbages as Real Estate.
H. T1,4...,,,-o,s, Draea

From the Pittsburgh Press.
Wonders never cease in American
law. Here comes n judge in our own
State, trying a case of q man who en-
tered his neighbours garden and
pinched a head of cabbage.
The Judge decides that it was not
larceny of personal property at all,
and hence not a basis OF criminal ac-
ton, but that cabbage heads are real
estate and the neighbors remedy is
to bring civil action contesting title.
We have eaten garden truck-spinach
and lettuce, for instance-which tast-
ed like real estate. But we never knew
before that to steal 1t was not theft.
And after a cabbage head is eaten
what good is the title2
Now. If it had been q franchise or
an election that was stolen it would
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Shot Wildcat With Tusks of boar and
Head OF Bulldog.
No Wonder.

whats the matter, dear? Your
hair is standing on end
81 put 1t up in curl papers last
night, and the newspaper I used was
flied with horrible rimes."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25

Aged Man Dying from Nine Days Con-
tinuous Hiccoughing.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-After
nine days OF spasmodic hiccoughing,
Jules Ravel formerly a European
buyer for Philadelphia firm, lies
at his home, 16 South Fifty-first
street, in a serious condition. Mr..
Ravel is seventy-four years old, but
In spite of his age he is putting up q
game battle for life This is the Sec
ond time that he has been attacked
by the mysterious contractions OF the
diaphgram, the first attack coming
a year ago. Yesterday the hiccough-
ing stopped suddenly.
Woman, Once Worth Million. Now Bank
rupt; Blsmes Society Climbers.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Char
lotte r. Mckenzie, widow of James S.
Mckenzie. the sewing machine manu-
facturer, who left her 81 900, 900 upon
his death, has been thrown into bank
ruptcy by creditors, whose claims
amount to but $4,000
Mrs. Mckenzie herself is in hiding
1t was stated by lawyers that she had
been made the victim of a band of So
ciety Climbers" who had succeeded
in getting most of her fortune Suit
is to be instituted against three per-
sons to force them to return the
money which they induced Mrs. Nc
Kenzie to invest in doubtful securities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Signs and portents

feel a sorter hint O. spring,
Do on de ground de lies still,
An do de win hit rage an sing
About my cabin de hill
But heah sets
An smoke an sigh
knows springs comm by and by
Yassiri
kinder feel hit in my bones;
| wanter aroun' all day
An half de night--wid an groans
think O. workout heah stay
| set er lie
An dream-case why?
An know dat blessed spring is nigh
| sho' does
My wife she hate ter me loaf;
She staht ter scole an den-wel she
Sets in de yuther cheer, den bofe
Of us des grins, des her an mel
Oh me, oh my!
Hit amt no lie!
Dat goodfernothn' springs clost by
Uh-huh!
Chicago News
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
ODDITIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

home she occupied was one the order
had provided for him before his death.
When search OF the premises was
made by a relative nearly $1,000 In
small coins was discovered hidden In
various places. There was a tin can
full of dimes, and coins of other de-
nominations were kept In just as un-
likely places.
President Wilson Nearly Recognized
by Waterman at Patent Office Door.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ga man
walked up the steps of the patent
office late yesterday afternoon, and
ignoring sign reading mo visitors
admitted after O'clock" opened the
door. A white-haired Watchman
barred his way.
1.-The Office is closed for the day;
you cannot ENTER said the watch
man, and added as though in doubt,
But who are your"
II am Mr.. Woodrow Wilson, the
President" the man replied.
WELL" said the Waterman, 81
thought there was something famil-
lar about your face. Come right in."
Shot wildcat With Tusks of Boar and
Head OF Bulldog.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Charles
Long, of SayvilIe, L. l., shot In the
woods yesterday thirty pound
wildcat, though its head partly re-
sembles that of bulldog and has
long tusks projecting from the
lower Jaw upward and from the up
per jaw downward. Long, who is an
old hunter, says he never saw such
an animal before. He win have it
~ - l.
cabinet of curios of Long Island
WiidS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-25
Woman Who Died In Supposed Poverty
Had 81 900 Secreted In Home.

Had $1,000 Secreted In Home.
BRIDGETON, Feb. 25.-Miss Mary
Russell, fifty-six years old, who lived
alone here, was supposed to be in alb
ject poverty when she died a few days
ago. Neighbors had supplied food and
clothing for some years. Her father
was an Odd Fellow, and the little
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of the authority and direc- tiols contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Garland County, made and entered on the 24th day of November, A. D. 1913, in a certain cause (No 5311) then pend ing therein between NJ. c. Tombler complainant, and M l.. and w. E. Shannahan, defendants, the under signed, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County court house, on the corner of Court and Exchange streets, in which said Court is held, in the County of Gar land, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 27th day of June, A. D. 1914, the wit: An undivided one-third interest in and to lot one CD, block one hun dred and twelve (tI2), of the City of Hot Springs, Garland County, Ar kansas.
 Terms of Sale-On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved se- curity, bearing interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and a lien being retained on the premises sold to se- cure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of June, A. D. 1914.
 A. G. SUIIIENBERGER,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the County Court will receive sealed bids for eXcavatng on the Benton Road up to and including the goth day of June. 1914. A specification may be had from Cleveland Smith, city civil engineer, Hot Springs, Ark.
 The county reserves the right to re- jcct any and all bids. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check for the sum of $250 to guarantee the exc. cution of a sufficient bond and con tract to be furnished by the county, the contract to be signed and bond made on or before the 22d day of June, 1914.
 Witness my hand and the seal of the Garland County Court this 5tl day of June, 1914.
 CIIAS. H. DAVIS, 6-6-2w County Clerk.
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NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by vir- tue of an order of the Montgomery probate court, the undersigned as ad- ministrator of the J. C. Freeman es- tate, will on the 9th day of July, 1914, at the main entrance to the court house in the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, between the hours of ten o'clock ia the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon, July 9th, 1914, offer for sale to the highest bidder on terms of three months credit, the following lands, to-wit. Lots No eight and No. eight and one half, in Moores addition to the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. as the property of the J. c. Freeman estate. Said land will be sold on credit of three months and lien will be re- tained thereon to secure the due pay ment of purchase price.
 Witness my hand and seal this Ed day of June. 1914. q
 M. " POOL.
 JEFF FREEMAN, G-5-30t Executors.
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THE ESENTINEL=RECORD'S CLASSIFIED PAGE|
LEGAL NOTICES

estate of J. c. Geb.iart, deceased, plaintiff, against D. l.. Gebhart and Johnnie A. Gebh2rt, defendant. The defendants, D. l.. Gebhart and Johnnie A. Gebhart are warned to ap- pear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff.
 Given under my hand and seal of said Court on this 9th day of June, 1914. A. G. SULIJENBI5RGET@
 Clerk A. J. Murphy, Esq, Attorney ad litem
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WARNING. oRpEa-

In the Garland Chancery Court Ernest c. Miller, C. N. Rix as trustee. plaintiffs, against Wm. r. Sheets. ct al, defendants
 The defendant. Wm. r. Sheets. Ollie Sheets Fred Miller Bre wing Co, M. D. Sachs, c. Sachs and s, Haas. partners, sioing business under the firm name of D. Sachs x Sons: $. J. Land & Son, partners; Freberg & Kahn. partners; Old Grandad Distilling Co. Bernheim & O.. are warned to appear in this court within thirty days ani Rpswer the com plaint Of the plaintiffs
 Given under my ha,,, ind seal of said cour. on this 18th d.. Of May, 1914
 A. G. SUBLEN S.RGER, Clerk Jas. S. Mcconnell, Ayscvauy ad lttem.
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fioU PtNG AP1S.-G0Ol ana
 delightful; strictly modern; s15 per month up. 136 Ramble St Apply 312 Central Ave. Mrs. Yeager, 6-11-tf
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L. o. O. M.

Hot Springs Lodge. No 504 Loyal Or. der of Moose meets every Friday even, ing in the Moose Hall, 724 1-2 Centra avenue. Visiting brothers cordially in vited. J. IT. BERRY, Dictator
 J. w lStClair, Secretary
 sentlheLRecord Want Ads Get,
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SPECIAL AssEssMENT-

The tax books for the collection Of the second assessment upon the real prop erty in District No 35 for the purpose of sewerage have been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay theh assessment 10 me within thirty days from this date. If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of said as- sessment and for legal penalties and costs
 Given under my hand this Sth day of May. 1914.
 ]. R. HOUSLEY, Collector. Office City Hall Building. 5-9-30t
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WARNING ORDEH.

In the Garland Chancery Court. Stella Smith. Plaintiff, against Bar 1ey B. Smith, Defendant. The defendant, Barney R. Smith, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Stella Smith. Given under my hand and seal said court on this 9th day of June, 1914. A, G. SULLENBERGER
 Clerk Geo. P. Wilmington, Esq, Attorney ad litem.
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WARNING ORDER.

In the Garland Chancery Court. Sandy Champion, plaintiff, against Mary Champion, defendant. The defendant, Mary Champion, g warned to appear in this Court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintitf Given ulder my hand and seal of said Court on this 30th day of May, 1914.
 A. c. SUlLENBBRGER, Clerk J. s. Mcconnell, Esq,
 Attorney ad iltem.
 By w. H. Moyston, D. c.
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WARNING ORDER,

Tn the Garland Chanoery Court E. c. Miller, plaintiff, against Fred Miller Brewing Co.,. ct al. defendants. c The defendants. Fred Miller Brewing X Kahn partners; S J. Lang x Son. partners: Old Grandad Distillng Co.,. NJ. D. Sachs, G. Sachs and $, Haas, part ners. doing business as D Sachs x Sons, are warned to appear In this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff
 Given under my hand and seal of said court on this 18th day of May, 1914.
 A. q. SULLEM BERGER, Clerk. Jas. s. Mcconnell, Attorney ad Item.
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