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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-02-26
pop1u ALTON 1885, AND AREA 1900 ACRES.

the town commission, taxes have been
reduced thirty-one points this year,
a feat that is bound to attrace atten-
ton, since taxation has become bur-
den to so many points in Northern
New Jersey. There are building and
loan associations in Hackensack for
helping the home-builder, and the
banking capital of the town is about
$1,110,000, ample to take care of all
the business of the community. This
total includes capital, surplus and I'M
divided profits. There are two Ma
tional Banks and one Trust Company
Following are the officers and COM
mittees of the Hackensack Commun-
ity Council:
President ....... lyman S. Marshal
First Vice-President
William A. Linn
Second Vice President
Terence j. McManus
Treasurer .Demarest Romano
Recording Secretary
Alfred M. Powless
Directors
Cortland Linkroum
George Van Buskirk +
Louis C. Rance +
Herman B. Ferber
Frederick B. Van Worst
Oscar PLACER
Frederick S. Hallet, M. D.
Edward D. Stout
Robert K. Meneely
Alfred T. Holley
James P. Clarendon
Frank Young
Charles w. Terhune
William G. Broadhurst
Andrew SStertzer
James A. Romeyn
Daniel G. LETTERS
Philip C. Stab
Standing Committees
Committee Chairman
Finance ....... james P. Clarendon
Membership 49,. Herman B. Ferber
Publicity ........ Patrick H. Maley
Entertainment 80. Philip C. Stab
Taxation Louis G. Rance
Transportation Charles w. Terhune
Legislative -. Terence J. McManus
Postal Facilities Edward D. Stout
Merchants ........ =. Oscar PLACER
Complaint 80. Alfred M. Powless
Public improvements William A. Linn
Industrial Committee
Thomas F. Bowe ....... Chairman
George H. Howell $500. Secretary
Herman Vanderwart Frank Young
Daniel D. LETTERS Herman Benz
Herman B. Ferber
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-02-26
To Rent

INSTRUCTION
Lecons de Francois
Experienced teacher. Pure, native
French accent. Excellent method.
Individual or class lessons.
Tel. Fort Lee 209 M.
ell A. M. Go P. M.
Box 285 Fort Lee, N. J.
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What Hackensack Represents In
Location, People, Government,
Transportation, Homes And Push

Community Council Issues Valuable Booklet, Setting
Forth Interesting Facts About Bergen Countys Seat
of Government TOlUn Growing and Future PrOmis-
ino-- Business and Club Life Attractive.
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Lost

Lost on Washington's Birthday be-
tween Edgewood lane, Palisade, and
Longview place, Edgewater Heights,
black enamel oval breach sur
rounded by diamonds. Initials S. J..
also in diamonds. Photo on back.
Liberal reward. Return to
6. J.
care of the "Palisadian."
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-02-26
Tax Rate Reduced

Whilst many New Jersey communi-
ties have been complaining bitterly
Of recent years about high rate OF
taxation, it is an interesting fact
worth recording here that thanks to
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Standing Committees

Industrial Committee
Thomas F. Bowe ..... -. Chairman
George H. Howell -. -. Secretary
Herman Vanderwart Frank Young
Daniel D. LETTERS Herman Benz
Herman B. Ferber
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-02-26

Bristles that can be removed and
renewed feature a new tooth brush.
Job was patient man who never
had occasion to telephone when the
line was busy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
a Croso Section Of a Good Musical
Ear. A-SemI-Circular Canals.
the Oval Fenestra. C-InternaI

Ear. O--Cortlan Canal.


which has the dot-freGuencv that CORE.
spohds to the vibration-freQuency OF the
tone VIII stand still and be clear while
nil other dots move and tend to blur.
Each row runs under number on the
scale. The row which stands still, there
lore. points to a number which desig-
mates the pitch of the tone. To see the
ptch or the tone one has. therefore, only
TO see the number on the line that stands
still"
The screen OF the lonesome Is re.
vowed by "synchronous" motor mount
ca on It's main shaft. This IS a tyne OF
motor by which an absolutely regulated
speed Is obtained. The vibration-fre.
uuency dots on the screen are small
no!es. When Il musical tone sounded
a'sht waves or corresponding vibration
frequency illuminate the line Of dots or
noles winch register that particular pitch
mike MAKE, tnat pitch visible, so 10 speak.
Inc unique value of this mechanism
iles IN It's power to instantly detect and
reveal usually the slightest deviations
rom true pitch. The purity and rich.
ness or a tone are dependent upon its
mdeiity TO pitch throughout it's duration
When q sustained tone wavers between
us exact pitch and a pitch which Is a
traction or one vibration too high or too
low, IL taxes only imperfect advantage
or the pure tones chief asset-its over.
tones"
Many persons, even many singers, have
only va9ue notion either OF the char
acter or the value OF overtoncs. Thns.
always accompany every pure musical
lono by Whatever means 1t is produced.
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Those most easily distinguished are tile
Octave the perfect fifth and the major
third above the fundamental tone sung
or played; they form perfect conson-
ahces, being, in fact, the fundamental
principle OF tonc-harmony Their value
lies III the additional richness. volume
ana carrying power which they impart
10 the tone itself. Their presence ew
aDies the great singers in opera to make
their softest phrases distinctly audible
even to those occupying seats most re-.
mote from the stage. |;
II is, Therefore. apparent that voices
and ears which are unreliable as 10 pitch
are not worth cultivatinc [,
From the summary OF factors indis-
pensibie in what is known as musical
talent as above stated by Professor
Seashore. II will be observed that there
are really only two general divisions OF ,
the whole subject-correspo to the
popular designations 'time" and tune" !,
or tone. The laboratory which measurest
musical talent is equipped for tests OF !
the timc sense as Well as for the tone /
sense. They will determine wish the ac. |
curacy OF stopwatch whether YOU can
discriminate time.ntervals, and thus.,
with proper trimming. VIII dependablyS
react" to musical rhythms,
x.aini
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to 2-The note perceived accurately by the eye
The impression carried to the seeing centre. to
The passage memory centre its way sound
,centre a to 5-Renforced by memory impression
travels to the sound centre for registry. note
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27

low set rhythm. ~SS
Sensitveness to sound f*8zyfss
--"hearing ability"
Discrimination for the
intensity OF sound
Singing a tone in true
pitch.
Musical appreciation.
or course any cOmpe-
tent music teacher using
the customary tests, can
determine approximately TO what extent
these various abilities exist in given
pupil. But science is not satisfied with
approximations; it demands exact facts
in each instance in order to determine IN
what particular link the subject is weak,
and whether that weakness over-bal-
ances marked strength in other particu-
lars. For only in this way can Just
final verdict be reached.
So the tests must be based on alb
solute standards-and that means a lab
oratory equipped with scientific appara-
tus and instruments which can make no
mistakes.
Foremost and of greatest general in
terest among the mechanical devices for
the exact measurement of musical talent
Is an instrument called the horoscope"
which may be said TO translate sound.
tonal pitches, into visual images. II en-
ables You TO see" the pitch which you
nave SOuuuCu with LuS VOICE VI SOulG
musical instrument.
In the words of Professor Seashore in
describing the tonoscope:
In moving pictures 1t is we'll known
that If we have successive pictures
which are alike thrown on the screen
in the same place and in rapid success.
sion they form one continuous picture
which stands out clear and still The
revolving screen Of the tonoscope rotat-
ing at the rate OF one revolution per sec
ond. carries rows Of dots, regularly
spaced but varying in number for each
row. When tone is sounded the row
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
The Ninth Link That Gives Perfect
Voice Rhythm or "Time.''

- ne SemtCircuIar Canals That Control
equilibrium and Rhythmic Perceptions q
ne Sound Centre Governed by the Impulse
from the Nerves in the Sem-circuIar Canals.
a-Ihe Vocal Chords That Respond to the
Hhythnf'c Impulse from the Sound Centre
Inc Mouth and Face Muscles Acting in
harmony from the Same Rhythmic Impulse
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rom
Be cGrandop
Int a n Are Ole Tina
10 Duration
tho ar Ire RGorve
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

more cattle was amply demonstrated
by Frank McGoyern, general man.
ager Of the Riley Shoe Co. Of Colum.
bus. in very interesting address at
the chamber Of commerce luncheon
Wednesday noon.
Mr.. McGovern went into detail
showing the large Increase in the
price of raw material owing princi.
pally to the fact that the govern.
ments Of Europe are willing to pay al
most any price to obtain the material
necessary in the production Of shoes.
lie mentioned the fact that sheep
skins before the war could be bought
for 8 cents per pound while the price
now is "a cents per pound Sole
leather, formerly worth ~ cents per
pound, could hardly be purchased
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

now for 75 cents per pound. Calf.
skin, goarslSin, dyes used in tanning
and all other necessary material.
used, had advanced proportlonalely
on account Of the great demand and
the decrease in the raising Of c8tl.
in this country and elsewhere.
lie urged that the Mt. Vernon
chamber Of commerce, as well as like
organizations over the country, shou'
lend every assistance in their pow
TO aid the farmer in producing %
greater quantity Of the necessitie-
and to cooperate with the grange.
for a better community spirit.
Mr.. Salisbury of the Rural Re'a-
tions committee stated that at a ra.
cent meeting Of that committee u
regard to the holding of colt SHOW
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
SOCIETY NOTES
Meeting OF
Loyal Daughters

Meeting OF
Loyal Daughters
The regular meeting of the Loyal
Daughters of Bladensburg was held
at the home of Miss Stella Mills Fri
day evening.
Devotional services were conduct
ed by Mrs. Flora Hall, and prayer by
Eta Hall. After roll call and the
regular business of the meeting a
very attractive luncheon was served
to the following guests: Misses Stel-
la Hall, Annie Johnson, Anna Darling,
Gertha Hall, Clara Beckley, Clara Nc
Cament, Olive Nichols, Elsie Mckee,
Ruth Dudgeon, Eta Hall, Mrs. Flora
Hall, Mrs. Ida Petry, Mrs. Evaline
Harris, Mrs. Opal Cottrell, Mrs. lnez
Harris, Messrs. Ora and Ralph John
son and the hostess. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Ida Petry of
Pipesville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
REPUBLICANS
Spent $1,137.49 In County
During Campaign
Treasurer Dever Files His Report
Rally Day Cost $72.99-candi-
dates Make Statements
OF Expenses

Edward Dever, chairman of the
Knox County Republican Executive
committee, has filed an expense ac-
count of the last campaign.
1t shows the receipt of $1,222, the
most of which consisted of assess
ments of candidates. The sum of
$3.50 was placed in the hands of Treas
urer Dever by the Ohio State Repub-
lican Executive committee.
OF this amount, $1,137.49 was ex-
pended for campaign purposes. For
the rally day and parade staged in
this city by the Republicans, the
amount of $72.99 was spent, accord
ing to the statement. There is bal
ance on hand of $S4.51.
Harry M Patterson, Republican
candidate for commissioner, spent
$134.95 in his campaign; Emmett
Ramey, who sought the same office
on the same ticket, expended $70.40.
w. B. Burgess, Republican candidate
for county auditor spent $10S.12,
while his successful opponent, Guy
Taylor, Democrat, spent $136.35 for
reelection. 1t cost Robert Cochran,
Democrat, the sum of $155.O6 to Sc
cure the Office of recorder. DIR. ]. NJ.
Pumphrey, Republican candidate for
coroner, spent $40. An expenditure
of $16955 is reported by G. B. Shaw,
Republican candidate for surveyor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
ESCAPED
Inmate Is Located In Vii
lage Of Centerburg
Newark Police Informed OF His
Whereabouts And Laird Is
Returned To Lima
Hospital

Newark, Nov. 15-The local police
department was notified by resident
of Centerburg, o., yesterday that jeff
Laird, who was sent to the Lima in
stitution several months ago from
this city, was in Centerburg. Inquiry
was made as to whether or not the
Newark police wanted him. Chief
Sheridan informed the inquirer that
jeff had escaped from the Lima in
stitution, and that inquiry should be
made there. This was done and later
jeff was taken back to the institu-
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
LIME rs GIVEN A
PAROLED SENTENCE
Myers Will Filed For Pro
bate-News From The
Court House

In an action filed in common pleas
court, Leroy Terman is asking that
he be granted a divorce from Alma
Terman.
The parties were married March q,
1915, and have no children. The hus-
band charges gross neglect of duty
and extreme cruelty. He says that
his wife left him and went to live
with her mother until about three
weeks ago, when upon promise of the
defendant, they resumed their mar
Tiage relations. November IL, 1916,
the plaintiff says, his wife was guilty
of extreme cruelty, she striking him
with her fist and threw coffee pot
and different cooking utensils at
him, and also threatened to shoot
him. The plaintiff prays for d.
vorce and for such other relief as the
court may allow. L. r. Robson is
the PLAINTIFFS attorney.-Mansfield
Shield.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
DEATHS
George BiseI

George Bisel died at the M. & s.
hospital Wednesday night about mid
night after an illness of about two
weeks due to heart trouble. The de-
ceased was about 60 years of age and
resides l 1-2 miles north of Freder-
j4ktown. He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Louis Mcdonald, who
also resides north of Fredericktown.
The funeral at the Darlington
church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Interment in the Darlington ceme-
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in-
fuenced by constitutional conditions.
and in order to cure IL you must
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces OF the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years. II
Is composed OF some OF the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination OF the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure Is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi~
tions. Send for testimonials free.
+. ]. CHENEY e. CO. Props, Toledo, q.
All Druggists. 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

in the fall of 1917, in connection with
the Knox county fair, Mr.. Lift Of
Fredericktown had stated that Fred.
ericktown would give $3.50 towards
the premium list for such a show.
The chamber decided that this com.
mittee should raise like amount.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

Mrs ]. NJ. Blocher of East High
street went to Bellville Wednesday
where she will attend the funeral Of
the late Jacob Walch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. winterringer
returned to their home in Danville
Wednesday after spending few
days in this city with relatives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
The RAISING
OF MORE Cattle

OF MORE CATTLE is THE SALIVA
TIoN OF SHOE MANUFACTURE
ERs, SAYS SPEAKER AT CHAM
Der OF coMMERcE--AssisT.
ANcE TO BE GIVEN TO COLT
SHOW.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

That the salvation of the shoe man.
ufacturers in the United States de-
pends mainly upon the raising Of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
NoTIcEl

on account Of requests by several
# our patrons, this bank, beginning
Nov. II, will be open for business
Saturday evenings from to 8 o'clock.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Application Granted

Executors Appointed
Convers Goddard and Thomas j..
Goddard have been appointed execu-
tors of the estate of Anna ]. God
dard. No bond required.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Will Filed


The will of Nelson Myers, with a
codicil attached, has been filed for
probate. The will proper was drawn
on Sept. IL, 1907, in the presence of
Il. j. Law and w. N. Mitchell, while
the codicil was executed on Nov. II,
1911, with E. T. Coe and Walter Coe
as witnesses.
TO his wife, Clara, testator be
queaths a life estate in all real prop.
erty and also a goodly part of person
al property.
To Stella Miles, Pearl Miles and
Leo Miles the sums of 5000 each are
bequeathed, to be held in trust until
they become of age, unless expendi-
lures of same is necessary for their
support. Myrtle Chrisman is named
trustee of Stella Miles and William
ID. Stoughton of Pearl and Leo Miles.
Flossie Myers is bequeathed the
sum of 5000, as we'll as II acres OF
land on which testator lived following
the death of Clara Myers.
On demise of latter, farm of 142
acres is TO be sold and the proceeds
divided among Myrtle Chrisman and
Lille Bishop, in one-third shares, and
Stella Miles, Pearl Miles and Leo
Miles in one-ninth shares.
William d. Stoughton is named ex-
'ecutor of the will.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Lime Sentenced

Lime Sentenced
Kenneth Lime, who was arrested
some time ago on charge Of forging
a check in which he attached the
name of James Friel to the paper,
and who later pleaded guilty to the
charge, was given paroled sentence
to the state reformatory Tuesday by
Judge Park B. Blair. Lime will pay
the costs in the case and also REIN.
burse Harry Lurie for the amount OF
the forged check.
o.
Simpson Estate
In tha esfate of James A SimpsOn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

an application for the allowance Of
claims OF executor has been filed.
The hearing will be held Dec 10.
u
Application Granted
In the assignment of Ernest A..
Snouffer, an application to sell des-
perate claims has been filed and the
same granted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

simpson Estate
In the estate of James A. Simpson
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-16
FINANCIAL OPINIONS.

by private wire 10 \. T.. MaS;cn & Sol
Financial News Rullctin--Thr amount
Of stock offering on all rallies makes
them short lived and liquidation is cN-
pcctrd To continue and be allowed 10
run It's course. Adding its momentum
10 the rradJustmrnt and peace selling,
pool liquidation is started TO discount
the breaking off of diplomatic relations
by Washington with Berlin on ruth
less submarine warfare expected to fol-
low the rejection of German proposals
indicated Ivy R"itnins calling million
more riIcn 10 the colurs. We think the
premier peace SluckS." the standard
rails. should hr bought at current ley
els or on hrcuka. especially c. * o..
Reading. southern Railway. New YORK
Central Union Pacific aud st. Paul.
Sun-TIrnvy offerings Of stocks have
been absorbed by strong interests.
Wall Street ,Iournql-An avalanche
OF stock is absorbed at tn" lowest prices
of recent weeks by paticnt bargain
hunters.
Times-Fnr The first time in weeks
selling appears III come very iareeiy
from thousands of. EolderS of stocks
who have resisted pres: ure by increased
margin demands and high money rates.
The professional View says: Buy the
rails on weak spots and sell the indus
trials on sharp rallies for turns.
Harris. Winthrop e. Co. say: We eS-
pcct To SIC many violent fluctuations
before the settlement OF the present Tor
eiEn situation.
Clark. ChidS & Co.-RuyerS Shoulo
confine operations to peace stocks.
T.. L. Hutton co We believe ina! ma;
those who sell their industrials and
transfer them into the rails especially
he stocks selling under Is. will be am
ply rcDaid.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-16
uncertainties OF
PEACE HIT STOCKS
Market Hard Hit and Serious lnroads
Made on Prices-Later Dealings
= Improved Conditions.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is. - The stock
market underwent its third and most
severe test of the week today, further
serious inroads being made upon
prices during the first half Of the SEES
sion on another enormous selling
wave. This condition was materially
remedied in the later dealings, par
ticularly in the final hour, a brisk
rally, occasioned in part by hurried
! short coverings, wiping out many
losses and substituting some notable
gains.
The uncertain status Of the domes-
| tic situation in its relation 10 the leu
tonic peace oVertureS was again maze
| the weapon with which 10 depress
/ prices in the forenoon. In well IN
! formed quarters, however, this was re-
garded as secondary in actual import
ance 10 the congested and oper.eA-
tended bull position denoted IN the
dealings of the preceding week.
War shares and affiliated issues
were again the center of attack while
| the liquida ton was at its height, with
extreme losses Of to 10 points In
] leading munitions, equipments and
metals.
United States Steel bore the brunt
of the early pressure in the extent. or
! its offerings at an extreme concession
Of Az TO 109ls. Steels contribution
of the days transactions was 600,O00
shares, or about % per cent of the
total df 100000 shares.
! Dealings in bonds were relatively
Hight. with IL heavy tone. Total sales,
par value, $3,160,000.
; U. S. Coupon As rose la, and
Panama Coupon 3's lost Is on call.
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WHEAT VALUES were
THROWN TO WINDS
Peace and Disarmament Reports Re-
suited In Excited Selling and
Heavy Losses.

CHICAGO, Dec 15.-Reports regard
Ing disarmament and peace threw
wheat values to-day to the winds. Elk
cited selling resulted in losses that
Just before the end Of the day amount
ed to 1870 a bushel. The close was
wild at Sl.54 to SISSY for May and
s1.3iX to s1.32A for July, with the
market as whole 10Ac to y &c un,
der Yesterdays finish. Corn showed
a setback Of 1850 to csc, and oats OF
csc to SC. Provisions wound up Win
gains Of 15c to AVG.
Such furious selling as came when
the market opened has rarely been
seen in Chicago The trade was con-
fronting an authorized statement from
the German embassy at washington
that the proposed peace parley should
discuss universal limited disarmament.
There was a deafening uproar OF Of
fers to unload holdings at the outset.
Urgency to sell was so intense thar
initial quotations varied as much as
nearly s cents bushel among brokers'
not 80 feet apart The first break,
which carried the market down SAC
to SAc widened within an hour TO
lONc, and despite intermittent rallies
due largely to profit-taking by shorts,
the weakness grew more and more
acute, especially in the last 10 MIN
ures Of the session.
! Open. | High. Low. close.