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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29

again, only 500 worth of lumber was
found there said the witness.
Several employees of the company
were called by Alvin w. Cass, of New
York city. representing creditors, to
prove that Merlis had carted away
several loads of lumber a few weeks
before the failure. This lumber was
used in the construction of house
In Elizabeth by Merlis. 1t was alleged
the lumber was not paid for by the
president.
When the court appraisers were
called to testify Philip D. Elliot, To-
cal lawyer, testified the outstanding
accounts were not appraised because
they were not located at the time of
the appraisal. He also explained IT
counts unless some assistance was
given by persons who had intimate
knowledge of them.
Hereafter when you make ap-
praisals," said Judge Haight, "be sure
you get the book accounts and every
thing in the place. / don't care how
you value them, but put them on the
list of assets"
While Merlis was on the stand he
admitted getting 5000 on notes sup
posed to have been due the company.
He said he told his lawyer, Wagner,
about getting the money, and Wag-
i1er told him to keep 1t.
While everyone connected with the
case favors setting aside the compo-
sition the hearings are. being con-
tinued. The only object In sight ap-
pears to be the disclosure of evidence
which might result In criminal
charges being made against those inn
plicated. At the outset of the inves-
tigation District Attorney Davis said
II am acting in private capacity
for a creditor now. Before get
through may be acting in my official
capacity"
Mr.. Davis would not say whether
his investigation thus far had led to
information upon which indictments
would. be asked
"Just wait and see what happens. !"
was all he would say.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29
Woodrow Wilson League
Invited to Church Service

The members of the Woodrow Will
son League last night received an in
vitation from Rev. George II. Broen-
rial Church, asking them to attend the
service in his church next Sunday
morning. The subject of Mr.. Broen-
son, the Man for the Time"
The invitation was accepted and no.
tices will be sent to all the members
of the league. The services viii be of
a patriotic nature. in keeping with the
observance of the Fourth OF July.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29

Captain Oscar Vogel. of the Fourth
precinct, was given a royal welcome
back to "the HIP last night by more
than 200 of his friends and associates
in and out of the police department,
who gathered in Dodgers Hall, $50
Morris avenue, and sent word to the
stationhouse that the captain was
needed at once to smooth out some
trouble.
When he arrived he was greeted
with cheers and then he spent the
evening listening to all the pleasant
things his friends had to say about
him. Lieutenant Charles H. McGov-
ern, who was in charge of the pre-
cinct during the captains absence,
acted as toastmaster.
AS the captain is a man of action
and not of words;ahe prevailed upon
his friend, former Judge Charles T.
Herr, to tell the company the incl
dents of the trip to the California ex-
position with the J, Kruger Associa-
tion, and made no effort to reply to
the personal compliments, except to
smile and bow his thanks.
At the guests table were Chief
Michael T. Long, former Judge Herr,
City Counsel Spaulding Frazer.
Judges Thenistoeles Mancusi- -Ungaro
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29

dixie along the north bank of Bound
creek. A little less than 5000 feet of
the 12,900- foot dixie remains to be
built, and that will be finished very
shortly with decent weather condi-
tions. Tide gates, an important part
of the commissions mosquito-exclud-
ing bulwarks. have been put in at
several points. Yesterday one was
installed at the head of Burnett cue
opening into Peddie ditch.
1t is further planned to block Pier
sons creek, at Peddie ditch, and put
in q big tide gate on Maple Island
creek. The tide gates operate with
the tide, closing at high tide to ex-
clude the water, and opening at low
tide to permit the outflow of any
water within the diked area.
Pipiens, fresh water mosquitoes, the
pernicious type which gets into
sleeping rooms, are making only rare
Appearances In the city and county
an indication of the thoroughness of
the commissions fresh water exter-
mination work.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29
First Ward Republicans
lndorse Taylor for Chairman

The First Ward Republican Execu-
tive Committee at meeting in
Smiths Hall, Stone street and Park
avenue, last night indorsed the can
didacy of Herbert w Taylor for
chairman of the Republican County
Committee.
Timothy Manning was elected
chairman of the ward committee, to
succeed Ernest Tapner, who has re-
moved from the ward.
Alderman Th6nas Il. Barnett Vas
indorsed as q candidate to succA, d
himself
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29

from opiate or narcotic drugs of any
description. A dose at bedtime
brings relief next morning in an easy,
natural manner, without gripping OF
other discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores for fifty cents bottle,
1t has been on the market for guar.
ter of a century and is today the
standard household remedy in count.
less homes throughout the country,
A free trial bottle can be obtained by
writing TO DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 453
Washington ST., Monticello, Ill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-06-29
Aged Man Suffers Fatal
Attack While Cutting Grass

Frederick Quitting, seventy-one
years old, dropped dead yesterday
afternoon while cutting grass in a
vacant lot on Hillside avenue, Hill
side township. The body was re-
moved to a morgue in Elizabeth,
where 1t was viewed by County Ply
sician Westcott. Death was due to
heart failure.
The aged man was employed in
doing odd jobs about Oheb Shalom
Cemetery, and lived in a shack in
the rear Of the cemetery. He had no
relatives, so far as the cemetery Of
ficials know.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
.TAEONA ACCEPTS
NEW HIGHWAYS
Mayor and Town Council Order
Payment For Street Work
BY Contractors.

Upon the recommendation or Super
intendent Of Public Works u. e. Blod-
gett, the mayor and council OF the
town Of TalSoma Park, Md. last night
formally accepted the new system Or
concrete highways, and ordered the
payment to the contractors, Harper a
Voigt, OF Washington. OF the contract
price. minus 10 per cent, which will be
withheld for six months. according TO
the terms of the contract.
Councilman l.. r. Grabill, chairman
OF the street committee, reported that
the total cost of the construction OF
tho streets IL approximately S2O5OO. OF
this amount one-third Is to be paid by
abutting property owners, and the
other two-thirds by the municipality.
Payments will be extended over a
period of five years.
Adoption OF a building line was urged
by q committee from the Homo In-
terest CLUB. of Takoma, consisting OF
Mrs. E. X. Nelson and Mrs. Homer
Skeels. The present building regula-
tions provide that no structure shall DC
erected closer than forty feet to the
street. but Mayor. Williams stated that
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
OHIO'S SONS HEAR
THEIR NEW SENATOR
Warren G. Harding Makes dust
a Few Rambling Remarks"
About Back Home.

The ohio Society met last night at
Rauscher's. The program included
an address by Warren q. Harding. the
newly elected Senator from Ohio.
"Just few rambling remarks about
Back Home" was the way Senator
Harding characterized his remarks.
Congressman ID. A. Hollingsworth
paid a tribute to the new senator. A
short business meeting preceded the
addresses, and the following were
elected TO membership;
Senator Warren q. Harding, and Con-
gressmen Nicholas Longworth, j. Ed
ward Russell, Nelson Il. Matthews,
Charles G.. Kearns, Edwin ID. Ricketts,.
Seward II. Williams, William G.
Mooney, Roscoe c. McCulloch, David A.
Hollings, ]. q. Cooper, II. l. Emerson,
Mrs. Robert Switzer, ,MT. apd Mrs. James
A. Nelson, Miss Cecilia NJ. Jones, Mrs.
John w. Cupp. Mr. and Mrs: Charles
A. Bieder, Mr.. and Mrs. Lehr Fess.
Miss Emma c. Fowler. Mrs. Charles
c. Gibson, Admiral Giles B. Harner, MT.
and Mrs. Charles Frederick Marvin.
Miss Louise r. Peiffer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. lIaukc. Alfred Was
ner. Eugene r. Allies and Rev DR..
Thomas Gordon,
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
NORTHEAST CITIZENS
FOR HALF-AND-HALF
Also Protest Against Provision
Requiring Division Of Fees
From District Offices.

BY unanimous vote, the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association
went on record last night as favoring
the retention of the organic act OF
1873. 1t also protested against q
provision in the District appropriation
act for the fiscal year 1918 that half
Of certain District fees shall be an-
credited to the general revenues of
the United States. \The report OF a
special committee consisting of Evan
81. Tucker and DR.. L. ID. Walter show
Las that during the fiscal year 1915
Aere was collected $1O9. .0s3.79 from
SAese fees was adopted and ordered
to be brought to the attention of the
Joint committee on fiscal relations.
The fees In question are from the sur
Veyor's office, health office. pound, SUI
pertntendent OF weights and measures.
buildtng permits, electrical permits,
bathing beach, Municipal Court. build
ms inspection division on account OF
permits, certificates. and transcripts OF
records issued by the inspector of build
ings. recorder of deeds and register OF
Wills, etc.
Puzzled By Action.
Your committee is unable to ex-
plain" says the report, why Congress
should have directed that one-half Of
the revenues of the District of Column
bia. from the sources herein specified,
should be taken from the District by
the United States, which action we con-
fldently believe was not contemplated
by the trainers of the act OF 1878. whose
intention 1t was to adjust the fiscal re-
iations Between the United States and
the District of Columbia on a just and
equitable basis"
The association adopted a resolution
directing the citizens joint committee
on fiscal relations between the United
states and District governments to con-
ttnue in existence and advocate legis-
iation 1t recommended.
On motion of DIR. l.. d. Walter, a
resolution was adopted requesting the
Commissioners TO make # a misce-
meanor for a driver. after colliding
with another vehicle or pedestrian TO
drive Off without giving his correct
nRme and address and the number OF
his vehicle to the person whose vehicle
was struck or to the person injured.
Pullman Commended.
Resolutions were adopted commend
ing Major Pullman. superintendent OF
police, for his efforts to minimize the
danger in street traffic.
The association named DR.. L. d.
Walter to represent II on the advertise
ing vigilance committee of the Retail
Merchants Association. The commit
tee on parks and spaces was instructed
to ascertain the amount of assessments
levied for benefits in connection with
the plan for the widening and extension
OF New York avenue northeast.
membership committee: W. q. Lang,
ii. W.. Taylor. G. A. Pennington. and
Samuel Thomas.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
ATTENDS
HOSPITAL MEETING
Institution in Tokyo Expected to
Cement More Closely Rela-
tions With America.

President Wilson and his 1iancee. Mrs.
Norman Gait, members Of the Cabinet,
and the Japanese ambassador Niscount
chinda, were among those who attended
the meeting yesterday in Continental
Memorial Hall IN the interest of obtain-
ing more funds for the new st. Luke
international Hospital in Tokyo, Japan.
Bishop Harding, Of the Episcopal dio-
cese, presided, and the speakers were h,
phia, who displayed a series OF colored
slides to illustrate her talk; Dr. Rudolph
Boiling Teusler. a director OF the new
hospital, a cousin of Mrs. Gait; and
Bishop Kinsolving of Brasil. Substan-
tIal subscriptions followed Bishop Hard
inE's appeal for assistance.
DIR. Teusler spoke briefly OF the oppor-
tunity now offered through the building
OF the hospital in cementing more close
ly the friendly relations between Japan
and America. 80,
The hospital. when completed. will
have cost $500, 900, Of which about 500. .0OC
has already been subscribed. During the
meeting the national airs OF 1 ATerica S.i ana
Marine Band.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
FUNDS NEEDED TO
RUN j. s. BUILDINGS
Treasury Architect Asks Larger
Appropriation to Avoid Fur.
Tough For Employees.

An increased appropriation 70 avoid a
furlough for all Government building
employees throughout the United States
is urged In the annual report Of the sn-
pervisiIg architect of the Treasury.
Such furlough was necessary at the
end Of the last fiscal year. because of
lack OF funds.
On this subject the report has this to
say:
''The compensation paid to members
OF the operating force in public build
ings is, in most instances, small, and
hence n furlough bears very heavily
upon them. The same condition as to
the apparent inadeduacy OF the appro-
priation confronts the department for
the fiscal year 1916. and unless an addi-
ttonal appropriations is provided the de-
partment Will be compelled again to
furlough the entire force for a number
Of days to avoid an actual deficiency.
The emount appropriated for the fiscal
year 1916 is $S,750NfO Tho total pay roll
Tor the year. on the basis of the rolls
on July l. 1915, is 81 enS. S.Els II. This does
not take into consideration the addi-
tionnl force 10 bH ASSIGNED to build
inEs 10 be placed in com~1igsinN during
tho ve"r. Tho deaar'ment's estimate. as
submitted to Congress, was for 2,s5o. 900. :
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
WELCOMES DEBATE
ON SWISS SYSTEM
Chamberlain Foresees Adoption
Later, Though His Bill May
Not Pass.

War and its consequences are reflect
ed in the numerous measures being In
troduced in the Senate as well as In
the House.
Senator Chamberlain's bill for the es-
tablishment OF the Swiss system in this
country is attracting much attention.
Senator Chamberlain does not expect
the bill to pass, despite the fact many
advocates OF the Swiss system think 1t
is only a question of time when some
thing of the sort is enacted. But the
Oregon Senator believes The discussion
will be valuable.
Senator Poindexter has introduced a
bill to create an industrial army. This
army ID to be recruited from the unem-
ployed and to be under the Secretary
OF Labor. The members of the army
would be employed on public works.
and paid 50 per day for their services.
The duplicate OF the resolution OF Mey-
er London, socialist, calling on the
President to convene a Congress OF neu-
trail nations to offer to mediate, was In
trduced in the Senate by Senator Lane.
Among the large number OF bills pre-
sented Is one by Senator Jones OF
Washington for a graded inheritance
tax. The tax would run up to so per
cent on inheritances of over SIS, 900, 900
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
D. A. R. Invites Many
To "Movie" Spectacle

The Speaker and Mrs. Clark. the Sec
retary OF state and Mrs. Lansing, the
Secretary OF Agriculture and Mrs.
Houston, many members " Congress.
and their wives are among those who
will be guests OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution at a presentation
OF the motion picture spectacle. 1.-THE
Battle Cry OF Peace" at Continental
Memorial Hall next Friday evening. j.
graph Company. and author OF the
scenario from which the picture was
made, will make q brief address as will
also Dudley Field Malone. The pic.
lures. are to be shown az n part OF the
propaganda Of the National Defense
League.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
If There's Too Much
Noise, Move, He Says

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec. ll.-Neigh-
borH OF Mrs. Dora r. Con will have
20 move II they 90 not like the noise
OF her electric sewing machines with
which she makes crazy quilts. Judge
woodson, after q two days hearing,
discharged her, when she produced q
license showing she had q right "a
carry on her business.
The court asked Mrs. Goft and Mrs
Charles Lear, next-door neighbors, "a
try to get together. Mrs Con re.
ported there had been no agreement
and she would have 10 sew later thar
g o'clock each night TO support sir
persons dependent on her.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14

this regulation cannot be enforced. The
matter was referred to the ordinance
committee.
In view OF protests from .. II. Kyle.
who owns n majority OF Che property
directed. the laying OF n proposed side
walk on Maple avenue wEs deferred
until spring.
Treasurer Ben q. Dnyis reported re-
cnipta for the past month amounting 70
$40. 7SO.32, disbursements for the same
period of fS.hi2.h and balance on
hand of S,4l2.H. The largest item OF
receipts wns S9.OG1.25 from the sale OF
bonds and accrued interest, and the
largest item Of expense was y6,5Cg.5g.
consisting OF payments on the new
streets.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Woman BequeathS
University $4,000.
Gift Of Mrs. Grazier, Of Pitts
burgh, Reverts Uncondition-
allv TO American.
ally to american.

The American University, by the
death of Mrs. Rebecca Grasier, OF
Pittsburgh, comes into possession OF
property valued at more than SlO0,uO0, Il
was announced today by Albert Os-
borne. secretary of the institution.
In addition to this real estate gift,
the bonded arrangement with Mrs. Gra-
zier had covered an invested FUND OF
S2p COO the income from which provid-
ed annuity payments to the donor. to-
gether with resources to pay the taxes
and for the care OF the property. This
fund of $4,000 also now reverts un-
conditionally TO the university.
Mrs. Grader, who had reached her
ninetieth year, was the widow of John
merchants Of the Steel city.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Given Three Days in
Jail to Cleanse Hands

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec. 14.-"What's
that dirt on your hands," asked Hyman
Periman, OF Albemarle street. of his
son. Max
81 got It at work." answered Max.
''When?"
1.-TWO weeks ago"
So the father had the son taken be-
fore Justice Smith. in the Eastern DO
lice court, and the magistrate sent him
to Jail for three days SO he would be
thoroughly bathed.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Funerals
Francis M. COcISreIl.

Funeral services for former Senator
Francis M coclrell, Of Missouri, who
died yesterday at his residence, the
buckingham, $50 Fifteenth street north
west, were held today in Con-
federate Memorial Hall, the RoV.
James IT. Taylor, OF Central Presby-
tertan Church, officiating. The body
was taken to his old home in WarreRs-
burg. No, for interment.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Randolph ]. Sellers.

Funeral services for Randolph ]. SOL
lers, soG Of William a. Sellers, who
residence I07 Florida avenue northeast
Thursday, thence to Holy Name Church,
rhere mass will be celebrated at s
O'Clock 1nterment Will be made In
Book Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Ne. Mary Allce Rirler.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice
Bieley, who died yesterday, aged sew
enty-three years. will be held at her
late residence, Al Bryant street north
west. tomorrow at o'clock. Interment
Will be private.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Mrs. Eleanor c. Scott.

Funeral services for Mrs, Eleanor c.
Scott. vice president of the Daughters
OF Veterans. who died Saturday at her
residence. as Eleventh street northwest,
were held today at 81. Joseph's CathO-
lie Church.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Frank C.. Gugel.

who died Sunday. will be held at his
late residence, 5lS Tennessee avenus
northeast. tomorrow 1T o'clock. In
terment will be made I'm Rock Creek
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Joshua w. Selby.

Funeral services for Joshua w. Se!hy,
who died Sunday At his residence. 81
Swami street northwest. will be held
tomorrow AZ 10 o'clock, at St Augus-
tines Church. Interment will be made
Ia Nt Olivet Cemetery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-30
GARRISON MAKES HOT
CRITICISM OF TAFT

Washington. Nov. 29.-Secretary
Garrison issued formal statement to-
day sharply arraignng former Presi-
dent william Howard Taft for having
lent his name to what are termed
Statements mendacious in character
and mischiovous in intent" with rcla-
ton to conditions in the Philippine is
lands under the present administra-
ton. Circulation Of these statements,
Mr. Garrison charges shows plainly
that the republican politicians are
attempting to lay the foundation for
campaign material with respect to the
Philippine islands
Particular attention is given by the
secretary to articles written by o. Gar
field Jones and published In a Cali
fornia newspaper ana later re-publish-
ed in pamphlet form under the title
Unhappy Conditions i'm the Philip
pine Islands, with an Introduction by
Mr.. Taft. The Introduction attributed
the conditions DESERT ed ts the blind
and foolish policy Of President Wilson
and Governor General Harrison.
The statement says i'm part;
Realizing that the honor and good
faith of this nation were involved in
its relations to the Filipino people. /
have absolutely abstained from any
partisan comment on conduct with re-
spcct TO this subject The United
states took over an enormous rcspon-
sibillty which should be carried out
in the highest spirit Of good faith and
altruism and an those who respect
the good name of this country should
at least refrain from misrepre senta-
ton and false statements concerning
conditions
The government instituted in the
Islands by the United States was con-
ccived in the best spirit and has in the
main been carried out in the most
worthy way.
President Taft when governor
general of the Philippine islands, was
the first one to announce that the
motto Of the American administration
was the Philippines for the Filipinos
He properly and bitterly resented
criticisms against him for taking this
position. No one had SO plainly set
forth as had President Taft the maiic-
ious Misrepresentation, the mendac-
ious statements and the vicious as
saults that proceed from those in the
Philippine islands who are not per
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-30
TREATY RIGHTS
ALLOW ALLIES To
LAND IN GREECE
Invasion Of Belgium by Ger
many Not Parallel With
British and French Action al
SaIoniki

Paris, Nov 20 t6.5o p. No The
entente allies la disemhurking troops
Lac salonlki are not violating creek
territory, nor can their action I'm
Greece bc compared to the German
occupation of Belgium. This is the
somi-offcial reply To the German
statement recently made in which the
salonh expedition was criticised ass
M violation of foreign territory
Their action at 9alonk, Il Is fur
Their said, could be- repeated az any
other point in Greece ana with per
fcct legality The landing Of allied
troops ne SaloniN Is based ON the
London treaty of July 3, 1868, the
signatorlcs of which are Greece.
France. Great Britain and Russia,
guaranteeing tho Independence and
institutions of Greece. This conven-
ton was preceded by various other
agreements entered into as far hack
las 1899.
/ In the belief thlt Greece is mon
acod from within ana without the
allies il is held have ran liberty of
faction under tine terms of the treaty
/ ana viii continue tho work begun
certain of the International LEGALITY of
their action.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-30
TOM WATS0NS CASE
ABOUT READY FOR JURY

Augusta Ga, Nov. 29.-Oral argu-
ments were begun late today by at
torneys in the trial of Thomas e.
Watson the Georgia editor, on a
charge of sending obscene matter
through the mails in his publications,
The case probably will go to the jury
tomorrow.
Assistant District Attorney Miller
in discussing the subject, said the
question Of guilt rested solely upon
whether the language complained Of,
which occurred in articles attacking
the Roman Catholic church, was i'm
proper
Attorneys for the defense urged
that MIR Watson be Judged In the
light of the law. in the guaranteed
right Of the freedom Of the press
and declared the government had no
case against the defendant because
the language complained of was used
in deuouneing alleged obscenities. MIR.
Watson's claim that there was a
personal animus' behind the prose-
cution, was reiterated by his lawyers.