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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
PROVERb ANSWERS
BY |NSTALMENTS
Evening Star to Relieve Anxi-
ETY. of Contestants as Rap
idly as Possible.

The work of numbering and tabu-
lating the thousands of sets of an
swers to the Evening Stars recently
closed Proverb Contest is progressing
as rapidly as care and accuracy will
permit. 1t is measure of precaution
taken in the interests of all contest
ants, and one that requires time.
However, the end is in sight, and, for
those who, no doubt, are anxiously
awaiting the publication of the cor
rect list of answers, we have a word
of encouragement.
Beginning next Wednesday, we
shall publish q certain number of the
correct list each day. While the
present work of numbering and tab
ulating the sets of answers sub
mitted will not be completed by then,
the Evening Star has decided to
adopt this course of publishing por-
ton of the correct answers each day,
beginning next Wednesday, until the
full list has been published, so as, N
some measure, to relieve the natural
anxiety OF contestants as to their
own probable standing. They can,
from day to day, compare the an
swers made public with. their own an
swers submitted and form an idea as
to their correctness. Next Wednes-
days Evening Star will contain the
first announcement of part of the
correct list of answers. Watch for
this list and keep in touch with 1t
from day to day. ----.--
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Boys DEATH DUE
TO CANNED BEANS;
OTHERS MADE ILL
Irvington Police Are Instructed
to Continue Their lnves-
LEGATIONS.

Baked beans are believed TO nave
caused the death of Patrick Clark
seven years old. son of Mr. and Mrs.
John j. Clark. sr., of % Norwood ave-
nue., Irvington. The boy died late
yesterday afternoon. Three small
brothers of the lad were also serious
ly i'll yesterday. but are said TO be out
of danger this morning.
Deputy County Physician William
H. Mckenzie today viewed the body
at the undertaking parlors of Terril
& Son, 1855 Springfield avenue. Irv-
ington. He granted a burial permit
No autopsy was performed. DR.. Nc
Kenzie instructed Police Lieutenant
Thomas FL. Kirkbride, of Irvington,
to conduct a further Investigation in
the case.
Mrs. Clark secured a can of baked
beans for supper Thursday night. An
hour after the meal the children were
taken i'll. Home remedies were ad-
ministered by the mother throughout
the night, but the children grew
worse. DR.. Albion c. Christian was
called in yesterday only a few min
utes before Patrick died. DR.. Chris
tian Immediately ordered the removal
lam, aged nine, and John, jr., aged
eleven. A baby boy, Peter. three years
old, was allowed to remain with his
mother, as he had not eaten enough
OF the beans TO produce any i'll effects.
The other two boys left the hospital
this morning, having recovered.
The beans were procured from a
grocery store kept by Mrs. Nellie
Wilderspin, at 19 Rosehill place. Ac-
cording to the date on the can the
beans had been packed on December
% last. The police took charge o.
the can and have also bought an
othed one from the same place for
the purpose OF analyzing the con-
tents.
lnfol med OF the death OF the by
the Try ington police notified DR.. Nc
Kenzie, who ordered the body taken
u the undertaker's Office.
The father is in the West, where
he went recently in search Of en-
ployment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
EMBARGO ON OIL
PARTLY RAISED,
REPORT STATES
Vera Cruz Dispatch to British
Embassy Tells of Carranza
Concession.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia dis
patch to the British embassy today
from Vera Cruz stated that the Car
rama embargo on oil shipments had
been partially raised. The message
did not clearly state Carranza's con-
cession. 1t is believed that portion
of the decree annulling shipments of
oil had been annulled.
In the absence Of official
advices, Villa was today The
prospective bulwark against trou-
BILE between Great Britain and
the United States over Carranza's
summary cancellation of British oil
concessions at Tampico. 1t is be-
lieved Villa may capture Tampico as
a solution of the problem. With Villa
in control 1t was believed further
difficulty with Great Britain would
be avoided.
In this situation the administration
admittedly felt that with Villa in
power at Tampico the British oil
wells could operate to supply the
British war fleet with fuel.
VERA CRUZ, Jan. 1e.-According to
official information reaching Vera
Cruz, the town of Guadaiajara has
been recaptured by the Carranza
leader, General Dieguez.
Guadalajara was taken by the Villa
forces In December. the Carranza
troops under Dieguez evacuating the
position and withdrawing to Quapot-
Ian.
Secretary Bryan's warning TO the
Constitutionalists to refrain from in
reference with the Tampico oil-pro-
ducing plants near Tampico, Mexico,
caused a flutter In the local Mexican
agencies.
At Carranza headquarters it was
contended that the foreign oil pro-
ducers in the Tampico district had
involved themselves In trouble be-
cause about two months ago they had
withheld the taxes on production they
had been paying to the Carranza
government in the belief that Villa
would soon be in possession Of the
place.
Heretofore the state department
has uniformly protected Americans in
Mexico from the exaction of double
taxes. 1t forced Carranza to refrain
from double taxation of the Mexican
merchants in/ Vera Cruz, who had
paid their customs duties once to the
American officials.
Enrique c. Llorente, head Of the
Villa agency, sad he was authorized
to state that the Gutierrez govern
ment would respect all concessions
granted by all previous consutu-
tional governments in Mexico and
would restore any properties conf1s-
Gated,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
BLOCKADE COAST
OF ENGLAND, CRY
GERMAN PEOPLE
Popular Feeling Is Strong
Throughout Land for ReIent-
less War on British Commerce.
BY KARL Fl. Won wIEGAND
United Press Correspondent.

BERLIN, via The Hague, Jan. 10
Sentiment throughout Germany is
for an effective blockade of the Eng
lish coast by mines. submarines and
other devices, including raids on Brit
ish merchantmen, as included In the
suggestions made by Admiral Won
Tirpitz in his recent interview.
1t is agreed that as England is
placing every possible emphasis on
her plan to starve Germany out, Ger
many will be well within her rights
If she takes aggressive action along
similar lines. The use Of the great
aerial fleet, hitherto practically idle,
seems at this time practical.
The Cologne Gazette says in its
leading editorial, Germany will wage
relentless warfare against everything
English"
THE British sea power" the edi-
toriai says, "aims at turning Ger
many into a concentration camp. This
Germany cannot permit. She has the
weapons at her disposal and must
use them. Whether we wish to or not
we must strike hard at England s
life blood, namely, her commercial
fleet. 1t would be weakness for us
to abstain from war on commercial
England so long as England wages
war on our trade. Germany must
blockade the British coast with her
mines and submarines and must ut.l-
ize her fleet in every way possible
Germany will give notice to all
concerned when she will plant mine
fields around England. Germany has
always shown remarkable tenderness
for shipping"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Wheat Drops
Five Points

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Wheat dropped
five cents in the first fifteen minutes
Of today's session of the Board Of
Trade on reports that a congressional
movement was on foot TO prohibit ex-
ports May wheat, which closed at
S145 yesterday, sold down to S1.40.
For a brief time trading assumed
an almost panicky aspect. A storm
OF stop-loss orders from Unprotected
bulls came on the market and found
the pit temporarily without buyers
At the extreme decline several OF the
larger houses began to purchase on
a liberal scale. The result was a
quick rally, but only TO about half
the extent Of the break. When com
parative calm had been restored the
May option was steadying around
1.421A
In the later dealings generous ex-
port sales here and at the seaboard,
including considerable amounts for
ocean shipment in March, put relative
firmness into the market. The close
was unsettled, at 2is to Sas under last
night. with May AT sL415s.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
MAYOR RAYMOND
WILL NOT ACCEPT
4 OWN PAY CHECK
City Counsel Frazer Also De-
cIines Warrant for Semi
Monthly Compensation.

Mayor Thomas L. Raymond and his
city counsel, Spaulding Frazer, have
refused to accept their semi monthly
pay checks, and in addition have de-
clined T. nffix their signatures to the
pay rot so that the attaches of the
departments over which they have
control can secure their salaries. AL
though no statements will be given
out, ii is understood that the mayor,
acting on the opinion of the city
counsel as to the legality of war
rants bearing Auditor James A.
Rowe's signature, has refused to sign
the pay vouchers for his department
and also to accept his first check on
his salary account as mayor of
Newark.
The warrants for the two depart
ments mentioned above are now
waiting claimants at the office of
City Treasurer Elmer A. Day Mr..
Frazer several days ago, rendered
an opinion to Mayor Raymond that
the term of City, Auditor Rowe ex-
pired on January l, and that he
should no longer act as auditor.
From the present aspect of affairs.
Mayor Raymond is accepting the
opinion of the city counsel.
According to an opinion given by
Assistant AttorneyGeneral Herbert
Boggs to the Civil Service Commits
sion. James A. Rowe is city auditor.
de facto. and his signature on all pa
pers coming before the Civil Service
Commission must be recognized as
valid. Mayor Raymond has recog-
nized this part of the situation up to
date,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Federals Tried to Enter
Baseball Trust, According
to Affidavits by Regulars

CHICAGO, Jan. 15-Affidavits
charging the Federal League, J'
at least influential members OF it.,
with trying to come within the pale
of organized ball, which now the in
dependents are suing as a trust, and
other aff1davits purporting TO show
that the Federal League contracts
contain equivalents of the ten-day
and reserve clauses criticized, were
fled today by the defendants.
The proposed terms of peace which
would have resulted, it was planned,
in the union Of the Federals and their
rivals. are discussed in an affidavit by
Joseph J. Lannin. of the Boston
Americans. He relates that the
Wards, owners of the Brooklyn Fed
erals, sought a peace agreement, un-
der which they would have purchased
the New York Americans, and
Charles Weeghman, of the Chicago
Federals. would have taken over the
Chicago Cubs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
LESLIE P. WARD
DIES IN ENGLAND
Son of Late Prudential Official
Had Been AiIing for
Some Time.

Announcement OF the death Of Les
lie Perry Ward, son of the late DR.
Leslie D. Ward, at Weybridge. Eng
land, yesterday was received today
by Wilbur S. johnson, second vice.
president and comptroller of the Pru-
Dental Insurance Company.
In the cable that Mr.. Johnson re-
ceived no details were given. 1t is
known, however, that Mr. Ward,
whose father, at the time of the lat
ter's death, was first vice. president
Of the Prudential, had not been in
good health for some time.
Young Mr.. Ward was the surviv-
ing son of the late Prudential off,
cial. He was born November 5. 1875.
1t was said by officers of the Fidelity
Trust Company, executor OF DR..
Wards will, that no arrangements
for the funeral of young Mr.. Ward
have as. yet been made.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
BIC NEW PLANT
Of LOCAL FIRM
TO EMPLOY 400
Mas & WaIdstein Capture
Heavy Orders as Result of In
dustriai Situation Abroad.

Mas & Waidstein, manufacturing
chemists. are having erected on the
banks Of the Passaic river near the
Central railroad bridge, a two-story
terra Gotta tile building, which will
more than double the present capacity
of it's plant at 437 Riverside avenue,
in the Woodside section. Largely in
creased orders have caused the firm
to rush work on the new plant.
The new building, which is 400 feet
long, will be ready within a month.
according to present expectations. A
force of 400 men will be employed at
once. The Riverside avenue factory,
where 250 men are employed, will be
continued for the present, although II
is the intention of the firm ultimately
to conduct their entire business at the
new site.
1t is understood that the local firm
has captured heavy orders from the
United States government and from
other sources as a result Of the situa-
ton abroad caused oy the war Mas
& Waldstein nla4.---e eture many
chemicals and colors which are ham
died by other concerns in the manu-
facture of dying supplies and in ex.
plosives.
The new plant will be of fireproof
construction and will be specially
equipped with machinery that will
turn out goods heretofore made in
Germany and in other European
countries. 1t is estimated that the new
factory will cost about s15000o.
The location Of the plant is ideal from
the standpoin, OF the manufacturer It
will possess docking accommodations
that will enable the firm to handle
shipments direct to large vessels. 1t
will also have facilities by means of
direct switches with the Central rail-
road.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
WILSON ORDERS
FEDERAL PROBE
OF WHEAT RISE
Directs Attorney General to
Prosecute if Illegal Com
bination Exists.
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
TO FURNISH INFORMATION
Will Show Effect of War on
Flour Prioes-Embargo of
Wheat Is Urged.

WASHINGTON, Jan. fs.-President
Wilson today directed Attorney-Gen-
eral Gregory to investigate whether
there had been any violations Of law
in the rise Of prices Of wheat and
-four.
Inc department Of commerce prob
ably will be asked W the President
to furnish information showing what
degree Of increase in exports of wheat
and flour followed the outbreak of the
European war.
DIR. Gregory has promised prompt
prosecutions on any evidence that IL
4egai combinations have forced M
the price of wheat and -four and
oiher food products. One investiga-
ton now being conducted in Chicago
IS being watched closely BY the de-
partnent Of Justice
from various sources suggestions
nave been made to the President that
an embargo be laid on wheat and
hour exports TO keep home prices
normal. Officials declined today to
comment on any Of them.
Blames Speculattrs for Rise.
Spectators, not farmers, ars the
ones benefitting by the soaring price
of wheat, Representative Farr, Of
Pennsylvania, declared this after
noon in my opinion, said Farr.
between rs and so per cent. of the
surplus wheat in the United States
is in the hands Of operators who are
holding It for the speculative advance
IN price"
Farr said as q result of the situa-
ton the farmers viii not get the re-
ward of wheat.
1t has been stated that the rea-
son grain prices are high is because
the farmers are holding back for big
stakes. Farr continued. IT don't
think the farmers have tins supply to
hold back on. Although the depart
ment of agriculture in July, in a
farmers bulletin. warned the farmers
TO hold their product for high prices,
the jump in the price during the last
month has caused the farmers TO sell
10 the big dealers. and they are the
ones who now control our surplus"
THE whole world wants 10 fortify
itself against q scarcity Of food"
said Farr ''The belligerents -zre-
holding onto their food for dear life,
and n addition the neutral nations
abroad are reaching into our grain
bins. They all want our surplus and
We are reaching the time when We
VIII 44Eeu ever yiHlIS we nave IN the
United States in the grain and food
line
[. 6 Surplus Only s2.OOo.o00 Bushels.
To show the foreign demand for
our food supply. Farr declared that
on July l, 1914. official estimates
placed the surplus wheat in the
United States at 24s,0000 600 bushels
On January 4, 1915. he said. 1S6. .000. 0ol
of this surplus had been shipped
abroad.
THAT leaves a surplus of only g.
00O, 900 bushels in the United States,
declared Farr. AT the rate we are
exporting now. between 5000 900 and
10. 900. 900 bushels a week, the public
can see how long the surplus will
last
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
FLAVELL GOES
TO SHER|FF'S OFFICE
Takes Rrandenburgh's Place as
Private Secretary to Ralph
3. Schmidt.

George r. Brandenburgh. private
secretary to Sheriff Ralph B.
Schmidt, today resigned that posi-
ton. On receipt of the resignation,
Sheriff Schmidt appointed Branden-
hurgh to the position of under-sher-
iff and first assistant, made vacant
by the retirement on pension Of -
rus Benedict last Thursday.
At the same time that the an
nouncement was made that Branden-
burgh had been made an under
sheriff, Sheriff Schmidt announced
that John r. Flavell, secretary of the
Republican County Committee, had
been appointed private secretary to
the sheriff,
The position of under sheriff pays
$4,000 year for three years, while the
post of deputy under-sheriff pays
s2,700, and is protected by the civil
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16

service laws. 1t is likely that the
Civil Service Commission will hold an
examination for the position. Mr..
Brandenburgh would naturally have
the advantage over any other appli-
cants in that he would receive points
for the appointment as well as expe-
rience that could not be given to any
other person. However, should he fail
to pass the civil service test, the ap-
pointee would have TO be taken from
among the three first on the list.
When Mr. Benedict sought retire
ment on pension of 1880 per year
the move was regarded in political
quarters as a step to make room for
some Republican workers, and the &C
tion of Sheriff Schmidt in making the
two appointments tends in a way to
confirm those beliefs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Fury of Battle in the West
Seems to Have Spent
Itself.
NEW RUSSIAN MOVE
MAY MENACE GERMANS
General Offensive by Kaiser's
Forces Against Warsaw Ex.
pected in Petrograd.
AUSTRIANS REINFORCED
BY GERMAN TROOPS
Turks Are Reported to Be Plan
ming Attempt to Invade
Egypt.

The fury of the battle along the
Aisne has spent itself and the Ger
mans, for the present at least, are
making no effort to extend the lines
they won over the French. Further
German successes are reported in to-
days official statement from the Ber-
lin war office, but they are of minor
Importance.
Toward the northern end of the line
south Of Lys the Germans reoccupied
trenches previously captured by the
allies. as is admitted in the French
statement, and in the Argonne small
engagem ents are said to have result
ed to their advantage.
The French assert that they won
definite advantages in artillery fight
ing and compelled the Germans to
evacuate trenches near Clemery.
Seldom since the beginning of the
campaign in the east has the military
situation been so uncertain as the
present. Several independent move
ments, each with the possibility of
vital consequences, are in progress
simultaneously. The latest phase of
the situation-the advance of q new
Russian army against West Prussia
in connection with the movement of
The forces that have invaded East
Prussia-is believed in London to
threaten the German forces in Gem
trail Poland.
Expect German Offensive.
The Russian general staff is con-
vinced that the Germans west and
southwest of Warsaw have deter
mined on a general offensive move
ment. Further south -GaEEaaxa.tEoOps
have reinforced the Austrians for
drive -at the Russians, designed TO
relies'e Bukowina and northern Hun
gary from danger of further invasion.
Fighting during the last few days,
while violent at times, has been of
local character. The Austrian war Of
fee reports that in a violent artillery
combat along the Dunajec river, in
Galicia, several Russian batteries
We're silenced.
The Turkish military authorities
are reported to have decided to at,
Tempt an invasion of Egypt. Such an
expedition will be a most hazardous
one, on account of the sandy wastes
which the invading army will have to
cross.
British forces have again invaded
German territory in Africa. They
CdPlulSu oN oNohoPiluiio5 Iei iidn
Southwest Africa.
BY the Associated Press,
BERLIN, Jan. Is (by wireless to
London, 8 p. m.).-The following Of
ficial statement was given out today
at the war Office:
TN the western theatre Of war
only artillery battles took place in
the neighborhood of Nieuport.
THE enemy's attacks on our posi-
tions northeast of Arras were re-
pulsed. In counter-attack our
LONDON, Jan. 16-More than
troops captured two trenches and
made prisoners of the occupants.
THE hamlet of La Boiselle, north
Continued on Page e. Column So
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
RevOIutiOnists Get Control
OF Cape Haitien Quietly

CAPE HAITIEN. Haitien, Jan. 16
The Haitien revoluuonists today en-
tered and took possession of Cape
Haitien. This followed an under
standing between the rebels and the
local garrison.
There was no disorder during the
turn over of authority. General VII
brun Guillaume a candidate for the
presidency, is in command of the
local forces
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Five Warships Sighted
South of Hormigas Islands

LIMA, Peru, Jan. 16-Five war
ships are reported to have been
sighted this morning south OF
Hormigas Islands, off Callao. Their
nationality was not ascertained, but
they are believed to be either British
or Japanese. The vessels were seen
by passengers on the train coming to
Lima from Huacho.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Excise Board Changes
Dates for Its Meetings

The Board of Excise Commission
ers have decided to meet twice a
month, instead of every week. The
meetings, according to the new
schedule, will be held on the second
and fourth Fridays Of every month
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
South African Union Troops
Occupy Swakopmund, Report

LONDON, Jan. 16.-The forces Of
the Union of South Africa have occu-
pied Swakopmund. German South
west Africa, according to the Preto-
ria correspondent OF Reuters Tee
gram Company.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16
Children Start Fire

Fire caused by children playing
with matches caused a damage of $40
at the home of Angelo Basista, 10
Wood street, today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-01-16

Swakopmrn5 IS port Of call at
the mouth Of the Swakop river. II
is a trading and mission station and
is connected by rail with Windhoek.
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