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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Ne " COLLECTOR
VISITS FEDERAL
OFFICES HERE

Charles " Duffy, of Paterson, the
recently appointed internal revenue
collector for the Northern New Jer-
sey district visited the local offices
yesterday and was In soduced to the
clerks and deputies there, DR.. Her
man C. II. Herold, the present collec-
tor, was not in the Office at the time
Mr.. Duffy called. Mr.. Duffy was con-
Quoted through the offices by Chic.
Deputy Collector Homer C. link.
Mr.. Duffy made no comment on his
plans or the changes he will make in
the personnel of the local office when
he takes charge. There are twenty
three positions at his disposal
The newly appointed collector is in
Washington today, executing his bond
and arranging other details prelimin-
airy to his taking charge of the dis
trict. He will be sworn in at Trenton
a week from Monday by Federal
Judge Rellstab, of the United States
District Court. He will receive his
commission after he has been sworn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Ernest Jokus Is Close Behind
Leader-Eddie Kane Heads
Amateurs.
PROFESSIONAL CLASS
AMATEUR CLASS

Frank L. Kramer, who, despite his
defeat by Jackie Clark at the Velo-
drome last Sunday, still is regarded
by cycling fans hereabouts as the
peer of all the pedal pushers. is lead
ing in The Evening Stars Cyclists
Popularity Contest just as he has led
bicyclists, American and foreign on
tracks in many parts of the world
for more than a decade.
The first weeks voting in the con-
test shows Kramer ahead of the field
with 27e votes. Kramers admirers
seem to have caught the champions
trick of leading by inches only, for
Ernest Jokus, who is second in the
voting, is only four votes behind
Jokus's friends have given him 275
votes
Jackie Clark is in third place with
221 votes. and Frank Cavanagh who,
after his showing in the team race
last wednesday night, is being touted
as probable successor to Kramer as
the champion of champions stands
fourth with 110 votes. Right on Cav
anagh's heels is Walter Rutt, the
..welt meister," with 100 votes.
From Rutt down to ole Fogler, who
is trailing the field with ten votes,
the contestants are well strung out.
Alfred Goullet has ninety-f1ve votes,
Alf Grenda has seYenty-one, BOD
Spears has fifty-four, and SO they go.
Nineteen candidates shave been of
fered in the voting in the professional
class.
In the amateur popularity contest,
which has six entrants, EDDIE hane
is leading with 130 votes. Ed Maaueh
is close behind him with loO. Don
Aid McDougall, who was regarded as
the hest of all American amateurs
until his strange reversal of form this
season. has thirty-five votes, and wal
fer Schlee holds the rear OF the anna
teur contestants with single tally.
II will be noted that the leaders IN
the amateur class are running Wen
m along with the professionals and
II is predicter that, before the contest
ends. an exciting and interesting race
will be developed between the classes
Every day the voting gains Iresh
impetus. New candidates ana lncreas-
ing number of votes are coIiiins III
and commendatory letters are being
received. The keenest rivalry already
avists between the leaders who Will
etrupple with the help of their
friends and admirers, to WIN the
handsome Overland Speedster offered
as the first prize. This is trophy
well worth all the effort one can eX-
ert TO win. 1t was acclaimed the
classiest, sportiest o-passenger
roadster exhibited at the 1914 auto
Dohile show in New York. 1t p
sI,ecial car turned out by the WHY'S
Overland Company, of Toledo, o., to
n a
roadster model. 1t is designed Ior
fast work about town and for rapid,
vet comfortable touring. 1t has all
the features of a high-class, two-pas-
senger car, with a four-cylinder en-
CINE developing the generous power
and speed so much in demand by
young and "young-old' men.
Amateur and professional riders
have an equal chance to win. 1t all
deepnds upon the energy the eandi-
date puts into his campaign, and with
what spirit of loyalty their friends
rally round the standards OF their
afovirites.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
STONE SUBMITS TO
CONTEMPT THREAT
Manager of Susquehanna R. R.
Bows Before Public Utility
Commission.
Especial to the Evening star.l


JERSEY CITY, May 23,-It was not
until he had been threatened that
proceedings for contempt would be
instituted against him that Melville
Stone, general manager of the New
York, Susquehanna and Western rail-
road, a subsidiary of the Erie rail-
road, yesterday consented to give to
the Board of Public Utility Commits
sioners in chancery chambers the
names of the administrative officers
of the railroad.
General Manager Stone appeared
before the commissioners to show
cause why the railroad company
should not be compelled to wash the
windows of its passenger coaches
Frank H. Sommer, of Newark, coun-
sci for the commission. requested Mr..
Stone to give the names of the ad-
ministrative officers of the company.
Duane E. Minard, of Newark, counsel
for the railroad company advised
Mr.. Stone not to answer the ques-
ton. The contempt proceedings were
threatened upon the general man
ayers repeated refusals to answer
the question.
with MT stone Stlll refusing 10
give the desired information, ii was
decided to adjourn the hearing and
to start contempt proceedings against
the company. Mr.. Minard requested
the commissioners to allow him to
consult with his client. The request
was granted, and in a few moments
Mr.. Stone stated that he would fur
nish the commission with a complete
list of the officials of the company.
This was satisfactory to the COM
missioners and the hearing was ad-
journed.
The board received the report of
their inspector. Charles D. McKelvey.
that he had found car windows of
Erie passenger trains in an insan-
itary condition
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
ChancellOr's Decree Sets
Aside West Milford Tract
IspeciaI to the Evening star.I

PATERSON, May ga decree
setting aside a tract of land of over
thirty acres in West Milford town.
shin was yesterday issued by Chan
ceIior Edwin R. Walker. 1t is the
solution of a suit which has been
fought in the courts for some time.
The suit was brought by Augustus
Droke against the estate of Rob-
art c; Morse. The decision of the
chancellor was handed down on the
ground that the transfer of the prop
srty by Robert G.. Morfe to Elizabeth
O'Donnell, in 1913, was made for
fraudulent purposes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
"Home OF Small Necks"
Is Now Cleveland's Title;
Atmosphere Is Responsible
Especial to the Evening star.l

CLEVELAND, May 23-"Cleve-
land, the home of small necks.'
This startling bit of information
was compiled by a statistician and
corroborated by haberdashers who
sell millions of collars annually. The
average Clevelanders neck is size
131a.
Atmospheric conditions that tight
en- the throat muscles are respon-
sible, physicians declare.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
GOLF TOURNEY OPENS
Especial to the Evening star. ]

MORRISTOWN. May 23.-The golf
spring season was opened at the
Morris County Golf Club today. Plays
will be held every succeeding Satur-
day and holiday in May, June, Sep
tember and October. There will be
play for the presidents cup, the
Willis cups and the secretary's cup.
The club championship will be played
on July 1.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Doe from Essex viii Be
Placed in Paterson Park
Especial to the Evening start

PATERSON, May 23.-By the be-
ginning of next week the animal en-
closure at Eastside Park will be
augmented by two doe. Commission
er of Parks Albert j. Van Wrinkle
and City Veterinarian Matthew A.
Pierce are making arrangements
with the Essex county game pre-
serve for the shipment of the two
animals.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Grants Divorce to Wife of
Former Bo0ntOn School Head

PATERSON, May 23-The Court of
Chancery at Trenton has Issued de-
gree of divorce to Mrs. Kate l.. Wpii-
nov against her husband, I.ucien !.
Whitney. formerly superintendent Of
~chools ~ i5oonton, and a resident OF
ens city several years ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Death of Senator Bradley "
Is Feared at Any Moment

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Death of
Senator Bradley, of Kentucky, was
feared almost any moment today. He
was reported very low and sinking
rapidly. The physicians constantly
attend him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23

Pryor Plays at Willow Grove May 24th.
The Musical Capital of America. fine
chance to hear him on Sunday, May oath,
when special one-day excursion runs via
New Jersey Central. Round trip, $3.50 I;
children, 10 cents. Train leaves Broad
street, Newark, $50; Ferry street, 1872 !;
East Ferry street. asa a. m.--Ady.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23

Notwithstanding introductions /
Washington the South American dip
lomatists the representatives OF tn
United States and of the Huerta gov
ernment came together practically q
individual strangers and also wit
imperfect knowledge of the issues {
be presented. AS in all negotiation
OF this character time necessarily wa
consumed in becoming acquainted an.
ia reaching an understanding Of eacl
others personal idiosyncracisk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
WESTERN UNION
FINELY EQUIPPED
Remodeling and Refurnishing of
New Quarters Has Been
Completed.

The remodeling OF the new Offices
for the Western Union Telegraph com
pany at 120 Eighteenth street has been
completed and the local branch now
have as handsome quarters as either
the Moline or Davenport Offices. The
change was made necessary by the
crowded condition of the former Of
fees in the Harper house
The new quarters on Eighteenth
street have been entirely remodeled,
repainted and refurnished throughout
and the standard equipment, which the
Western Union people are putting in
all of the offices, has been installed.
The ceiling has been finished in white,
the walls a light tan with a light brown
at the base. The lighting system is
OF the indirect type. All of the desks,
chairs and tables in the room are
of light oak to match, with a large oak
partition in the rear, shutting off the
filing room, wiring and wardrobe. San
itary steel lockers have been installed
in the wardrobe. There are six sets
of instruments, one OF which is on
the duplex order, controlled by mas
ter set, enabling the operator to work
from one machine. The instruments
are of the latest type and similar to
those Just installed at the Moline Of
fee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
CHARGE SCHOOL COMBINE
INFLUENCES TRUST BILL

Washington, Sept. 2Z.-ConfereeS
on the Clayton antitrust bill struck a
snag yesterday.
AS the bill passed the senate it con-
tanned an amendment by Senator
Walsh to prohibit contracts between
manufacturer and purchaser which
would deprive the latter of independ-
ence in purchasing supplies. The con
ference committee afterward revised
the section.
It was declared yesterday afternoon
that representative OF the United
Shoe Machineries company. which is
interested in exclusive contracts, had
been in Washington fighting the
amendment. Members of the house
now are said to have demanded recon-
sideration OF the tentative action OF
the conferees, charging that the COM
mittee had taken the teeth out OF the
provision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
WHY HEADS OF HAIR ARE
so DIFFERENT

Mature intended that every woman
should have a wealth of beautiful
hair-hair that can be arranged into
an attractive couture which accentu-
ates her beauty" writes Betty Dean,
beauty authority. But so much de-
ponds upon the method of care. >es-
pecially cleansing, that many fail to
claim their right If you use make
shifts instead of something designed
for shampooing only. the scalp and
hair-follicles may suffer injury and
the hair grow dull, brittle and fall
out. l have found that the easiest to
use and most economical shampoo
mixture is made by dissolving one
teaspoonful canthrox (Which l get
from any drug store) in cup hot
water. II gently, yet thoroughly, re-
moves every trace OF dandruff, excess
oil and dust and so energies the hair
roots and delicate tissues that they be-
come strong and healthy. After rims
ing. the scalp is clean and plant and
the hair is soft. glossy, easy TO do up
and so FLUFFY il looks very. very heavy.
These scalp stimulating canthrox
shampoos not only promote healthy
condition. but encourage an abundant
and silky growth of hair.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
FRESHMEN FIGHT
WITH The SOPHS
Fierce Battle Is Staged at Au-
gustana Over Glass Pen
nant on Telegraph Pole.

People in the vicinity of Augustana
college this morning did not have to
stretch their imaginations far to think
themselves in warning Europe The
freshies and sophs staged big battle
on Seventh avenue at O'clock, ara
after numerous charges and flank
movements the sophs came out vic
tCrious
The freshies had the nerve to hang
one OF their class pennants on the tel
egraph wires opposite the main col
lese building. The sophs became in
dignant when they spied the freshies'
banner floating so high. They sent
an ultimatum to the freshies demand
ing that the colors be lowered. The
freshies refused and war was declared.
The sophs charged up the telegraph
pole to tear down the despised colors,
and then the freshies rushed them with
much vigor, but were repulsed after a
fierce hand to hand battle. Coats and
collars were torn off the combatants.
hats demolished and eyes blackened
il the fray.
The victorious sophs, after securing
the coveted banner. proceeded to the
Mississippi river, where they sank the
banner with a stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
REVIVAL SERVICES TO
CONTINUE THRU WEEK

Evangelistic services at the Fifteenth
Avenue Christian church, Fifteenth
avenue and Thirty-sixth street, will
continue through the week. The pas
tor, Rev. c. l.. Stauffer, will again be
assisted by Evangelist B. L. Wray and
Miss Isabelle Timm, O-sanist. The
subjects of the sermons for the week
are: Tuesday, THE Rich Young Ru-
ler;" Wednesday. THE Conversion of
Cornelius" Thursday, THE Way Of
the Transgressor," and Friday, THE
Runaway Boy" The services Friday
night will be especially for young peo-
pie, although others will be welcomed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
LOCAL SHOOTERS
TO CAMP LOGAN
Members of Company A to Par
ticipate in Army Expert
Contest Saturday.

Major J. W. Reig of Moline, range
officer, and Captain Z. Dunayin. Ser
geant W. Woodin. Sergeant Vroman,
and privates b. Benson and Wehrle
Jones OF. Company a, l. NC, and Ser
geant Gustafson of the non-commis-
stoned staff. will leave Friday evening
for Camp Logan, near Chicago. to par
ticipate IN the army expert course
shoot These men all qualified Sunday
at the range near Watch Tower.
The range will be as follows: 200
yards rapid, 800 yards rapid and 500
yards rapid, all on target d. 300 yards
slow fire on target a. 500 and 500
yards slow fire on target B. This con
test IS considered one of the hardest
in which the state militiamen have op-
portunity to participate. However. all
OF the local men are confident OF grab
bling a place. The local team will be
crippled by the absence OF Private
Freiberg. who finished sixth place in
the state shoot. He viii be unable TO
get away TO make the trip with his
team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
GROUND BROKEN
FOR new CHURCH
Architect and Contractor for
Christian Science Edi-
fee Here.

The building committee of the First
Church OF Christ, Scientist, met yes
terday afternoon with William c.
Jones, Chicago, architect for the new
structure. which is to be erected at
the corner OF Twenty-secOnd street
and Seventh avenue.
The level for the new structure was
located by a surveyor and preliminary
arrangements were completed. Will
lam Goetzinger. Chicago. who has the
contract for the edifice. was also on
the grounds comforting with the com
mittee. Ground for the excavation was
broken today. The building will cost
$4,000 and will be one of the finest
church structures in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
AEROPLANE ELOPEMENT
Baked BY GIRLS WEIGHT

Omaha, Sept. 22.-Fallure or MS
aeropIane to carry two passengers pre-
vented Joseph Pendhayn. a Chicago
aviator. from carrying out last night
an aerial elopement with Miss Carmen
Fischer of Geneva. Neb.
Pendhayn, however. borrowed an au-
tomobile from a friend and brought
the girl TO Omaha, where they were
married yesterday, departing later for
Fairmond, MINI.
The aviator had been giving exhibit
ton flights at the fair in Geneva. re
fell in love with Miss Fischer, daugh-
terrier of a contractor, but the girls
parents objected TO his visits. An
elopement in the aeroplane was ar
ranged. When the sweethearts got
aboard. however. the machine refused
10 rise from the ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22

70 freshness. One night when engaged
in writing an article his eyes gave out
before he could finish and he was COM
PEELED TO stop. So. turning from his
unfinished manuscript, his eyes fell
upon some scraps of colored silk that
his wife had been using for patch
work These gay colors had a pecu-
liar attraction for wearied optics. On
resuminE his work after gazing at them
for several minutes he found them
quite fresh. After several experiments
he surrounded his inkstand with bril-
liantly colOred striped silk material
that his eyes must rest on every time
he dips his pen into the ink. This
brings instant relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
BAND CONCERT IN
SQUARE ENJOYED
First Downtown Musical Pro
gram in Rosenfield Series
Draws Crowd.

The first of the Rosenfield memorial
band concerts to be held in the bust
ness section of the city took place last
evening in Spencer square and proved
a success in every way. 1t is esti-
mated that at least 1000 people heard
the program. All of the benches in
the square were filled and many sat
on the grass. Autos packed the
streets all about the square.
Bleuer's band furnished the music
and rendered the difficult program in
way that appealed. A cornet solo
by Hugo Toll of Davenport was the
feature of the program. Mr. Toll play
ed Shuberts "Serenade"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
Low Fares
to California
Sept. a to Oct. 8, 1914

For q short period only Rock Island
Lines viii sell one way colonizt tickets
% California and Pacific Northwest,
4 distinct advantage is offered IN
t-sve.ias tourist in a Rock Island
electric lighted. roomg comfortable
tourist car These cars are operated
Il fast limited through trains. Dining
ear service. Personally conducted ex-
eurs.ous
L.; one OF our travel experts outline
strip to the Pacific coast quote fares.
make reservations and help you in
eTsry way possible. ;. F. Boyd. G. a
P D. Rock Island Lines. Davenport.
loTa-(Adv.y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
NEW POLICY FOR
ILLINOIS THEATRE
rouse TO Present an Attraction
Every Night During the
Present Season.
MOVIES AND ROAD SHOWS
x.,n the Latter Are Not on View
Photoplsys Will Be Offered,
Opening &c Be Oct. 6.

With a new policy. that OF being
,,A1 every nisht. the Illinois theatre,
- interior renovated and remodeled.
I'll open this season Oct. 6 with the
zB;h s.. Denis company.
ire plan Of the Baker-Dodge com
,.nv which controls the local play
l,Bse u 20 have an attraction
:. the theatre every night. The
- Of road shows will be per
.srtAd. and OF nights when these
s-s not appearing at the house.
Asgh grade ptotCplays VIII be shown.
Heretofore the theatre has been dark
Sc greater part o. the time. being
s,e- ONLY FOR the road attractions
MANAGE William Kiinck, who has
hssu retained BY the lessees to act in
ne sane capacity with the house as
- has for the past several years. IS
-,sasef with the uev arrangements.
e predicts hne clientele for the pic
Tres and Announces that the class Of
-osd shows he has booked will make a
~ hi, with the theatre lovers Of this
vicinity
TIE house for the past several weeks
hss been in the hands OF workmel-
r viI present the appearance OF a
rev show house when thrown open TO
re public. This week the latest cleo
--.caI equipment. including a new
picture machine. will be installed FOR
tie showing Of the photoplays-
Some Of the Attractions Booked
Manager Kll1ck points with pride
70 the bookings ne has made. which
include e number O. the big ones"
-ow running IN New York and Chicago
% capacity houses. and some which
rave more recently taken 10 the road
4 partial list OF the attractions
booked thus Ear follows The In
De- Dog Don't Lie 70 Your Wife"
Seven KEYS 70 BaIdpare.' -Forty-five
Minutes From Broadway" Raymond
Hitchcock. WAY Down East Nell
O-B-en's Ministries. New York Opera
company. On. on. Deiphiue." Sep
TENDER Morn Mcintyre and Heath.
Midnight Gil" Daddy Long Legs"
FREELY a Pair OF Skies Potash
and PerlmuJ;er.'' Omar. the Tent
uaker." and When Dreams Come
Tue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
DAY GIVEN TERM
IN COUNTY JAIL
Local Character Fined 500 for
Insulting a Davenport
Woman.

Henry Skip" Day, well known To-
cal character, often boastfully re
marked that the police would never do
anything to him, further than lodge
him in jail to sober up.
He made that statement many times
but recently he has had reason to
change his mind. He has been arrest
ed twice by Officer Berry. The last
time was Saturday. and the charge
was more serious than before.
Mrs. Soldiers of Davenport com
planned to the officer that Day insult
ed her and this morning Skip" was
brought before Police Magistrate
Smith and was fined 800 and costs Oh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
LICENSED TO WED
SUNNY HILL
John McKeag spent last week visit

John McKeag spent last week visit
ing in Minnesota.
Little Alice Anderson met with :
painful accident Wednesday evening
when she fell from a fence. Her foot
caught and a bone in her leg was
cracked.
Mrs Kinsey and daughter Eleanor
of Sherrard are visiting at the A. l.
Love home.
C. w. Buck attended the soldiers
and sailors reunion Tuesday at Pros
pect park He left Thursday for the
soldiers reunion at Princeton. III.
A good many from here attended
the Aledo fair Thursday. among the
number being James McWhinney, Mrs.
]. c. McWhinney, Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.
Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. George Buck and
Mrs. Charles Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs J. o. Johnson of Mo-
line arrived Wednesday 10 visit Mrs.
John Wahlstrom.
The Homestead Missionary society
me. Thursday with Mrs. Ira Bollman.
The Lutheran society also met Thurs
day at Reuben Lindblad's home.
Mr.. and Mrs Campbell Bailey. who
have been visiting Mr.. Bailey's father,
J. c. Bailey, have left for Pittsburgh,
Pa. where Mr.. Bailey will resume his
studies in the theological seminary.
Clarence Wahlstrom of Moline is
spending this week here with his
brother Herman.
Bailey McElvain is carrying mail
while R. ]. Bailey is on his vacation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-22
NOTED MASON TO
Give ALECTURE
George w. Warfeue, Chicago, to
Be Guest of Rock Is
land Chapter.

Arrangements have been completed
by the members of Rock Island chap
ter No. Is, Royal Arch chapter, for a
smoker, which is to be given at the Ma
sonic Temple, on the evening of Octo-
Der 8. The chief guest of the evening
will be George w. Warfelle, Chicago.
Mr.. Warfelle is one of the best
known members of the fraternity. He
is past grand high priest of the state
and for years has been grand secre-
tary of the grand chapter. He is to
lecture on the theme What is Free
Masonry" Following the address, re-
freshments will be served. A cordial
invitation to attend is extended to all
Masons in the city.