Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10

] 1neTe is "a letter at the EN0i1he Pt"s
office for Charley weinert, the boxer
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/ j. p. N.
| How many Carnegie institutions are
1 there in this country? " l..
There is but one Carnegie Instttu-
ton in the United States, and that Is
! located in Washington. Other endow-
ments of Mr.. Carnegie are known, re-
/ spectively, as the Hero Fund, the
Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching, the Carnegie Corporation,
foundation to promote the advance
ment of knowledge, and the Endow-
ment for International Peace. The
aim of the Carnegie Institution is to
encourage investigation, research and
discovery. There is an administration
building located in Washington.
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]. P. N.
When did the first Congress under
the Constitution meet?
GEORGE w.
The first Congress under the Con-
stitution met 125 years ago, on March
last.
J. p. NJ:
My father had letter from Turkey
and it was dated 1882. Please explain
why? JOSIE F.
In all Mohammedan countries this
is the year of 1882. Time there is
reckoned from the birth of Moham-
med, as in Christian lands it is reck-
oned from the birth of Jesus Christ.
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j. P. NJ:
Can you give me the exact date of
the opening of the San Francisco
Fair? VERNE II.
The exact date of the opening of
the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition, which is the official name
for this worlds fair in Frisco is Feb
ruary 20, 1915. The purpose is to cele-
brate the completion of the Panama
Canal.
j. p. N:
What is the present population of
the United States? j. L. f.
There has been no official census
since 1910. Making allowance for
probable increase since then, the Sec
rotary of the treasury estimated the
number of people in the United States
in October. 1913, at 7,759.000. This does
not include the Philippines and other
outlying possessions, which, together,
have a population of perhaps 10000
coo.
j. p. N:
Is William B. Wilson, secretary of
labor, a relative of President Wood
row Wilson? A. M. L.
No, unless he is a very remote rela-
tive. Both, however, come from Scot
fish ancestry President Wilson was
born in Virginia, while the secretary
of labor came to this country from
Scotland yNhHD a small bnv =
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]. P. N:
Who is the present governor general
of Canada? What is his salary?
ALLY.
His Royal Highness Prince Arthur.
Duke of Connaught, is still occupying
that position. His term, which ex-
pired in October 1913, was extended
one year, He receives about $4,000
year.
j. p. N:
Who rents the stands at Rockaway
Beach and Midland Beach? B. NJ.
Write to Board of Trade of both
resorts for your information.
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JPN:
Are there any premiums on pennies
dated 1889 and 1901 L. j. u.
Your coins are of no premium value.
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j. P. N:
Are there any premiums on pennies
of 1851, 1860 and 1862, and white cents
of 1858 and 1856? G. w.
Your coins are of no premium value.
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]. p. N:
IA. Il
some physical culture schools in Jer-
sey City and Newark? J. w.
Consult the advertising columns of
the Evening Star for your answer.
j. P. NJ:
Is there an institution at Vineland,
N. J., that cares for imbecile chill
dren? To whom can I apply for fur
Their information? X. Y. u.
Yes, there is such 81 home in Vine-
land. Apply to Superintendent Ed
ward ]. tombstone for further infor-
nation.
]. P. N:
Is the old Broad Hotel to be turned
into a ball room? If So where can
I apply for the checking privileges?
r. o. d.
While several promoters have tried
to secure the Broad Hotel property to
| use as a ball room, nothing definite
has been done in the matter up to
date.
J. p. NJ:
Where can l dispose of story of
which I am the author? e. N
| Try any one of the offices of the
| popular magazines.
]. p. N:
] intend to start training for the
coming bike season just as soon as
the weather becomes fine and would
| like to know how to secure admits
sion to the Velodrome. Is 1t possible
| for me to leave my wheel there while
| training? J. S.
Just ride right up to the Velodrome
and go on the track and start train
| ing. If you want to take a chance
on leaving your bike there over night
you can, but we say, don't do it-don't
| do it.
! OLD READER-Consult a LAWYER
! for the answer to your question.
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NEWARK READER-Consult a
lawyer for the answer to your ques-
! ton.
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