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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Mother Asks Friend to Care
for Nine Children, Abandoned
Special to the Evening Star.

PATERSON, Jan. 26.-Leaving "A
note in which she asked her friend,
Mrs. C. T.. Hunter. of Walden, N. Y,
to look after her nine children. rang
ing in ages from two to fourteen
years, Mrs. Annie Bott widow. dis
posed of her furniture at 279 Ninth
avenue yesterday and left the house
and the children.
Mrs. Bott had recently been receiv-
inp $40 a month from the county for
the support of herself and children.
but this was stopped a few weeks
ago when the presence of boarder
in the house became known.
The children have been taken care
of by the S. p c. c. for the time
being and an effort will be made to
locate the mother.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
handed down yesterday by Judge

handed down yesterday by Judge
Tenant.
After the names had been struck
the court requested the newspaper
men not to publish the names of the
thirty-six persons remaining on the
panel until notices have been served
on the thirty-siX, which will be done
within the next three DAYS. Publica
tion of the names before that time,
the judge said, might cause some of
the persons drawn to be out of town
when constable called to serve
notice upon them.
Before the striking of the names
began. Mr.. Doherty moved that the
case be tried before a judge other
than Judge TenEant; not that counsel
meant to criticise the court, he said.
nor to intimate that injustice had
been DONE but in view of recent
events. The motion was denied.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26

salves, and tapes, bandages, and
plasters that make corns pop-eyed
have only made your corns grow
faster, just hold your heart a moment
and figure this: Put two drops Of
"GetsIt' on the corn. 1t dries at
once. You can put your shoe and
stocking on right over il. The corn
is doomed. 1t makes the corn come
off clear and clean. It's the new,
on the corn. You can wear smaller
shoes. You'll be a joy-walker No
pain, no trouble. Accept no substi-
tutes.
everywhere, 25c bottle, or sent di-
rect by II. Lawrence G. Co, Chicago,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
House Majority to Confer
on Treasurer Candidate
From a stan Correspondent.

TRENTON, Jan. 26.-The Republi-
can assemblymen may formally de-
eide their attitude upon the state
treasurership at "A caucus Monday aft
ernoon at 3 o'clock. A conference is
scheduled for that hour.
With the decision to hold joint
session of the Senate and House
Tuesday at noon to elect a treasurer,
Newton A. X. Bugbee and George F..
Wright came to the State house early
yesterday and stayed until late. Both
have been active candidates for the
position, and in fact, are still pulling
strings in hopes that the lightning
will strike upon someone besides Sen
ate President William T. Read
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Health Officers TO Consider
Child Hygiene in Conference
From a STAFF Correspondent

TRENTON, Jan. 26.--Now that the
State health department has estab-
lished division of child hygiene and
nursing TO take up the baby-saving
work, IL is desired to secure all the
information possible as to how babies
are saved elsewhere. For this eason
DR.. Henry l.. X. Shaw, director of
the division of child hygiene. New
York State health department. has
been invited to address the health
officers conference at The State House
in Trenton Friday night on the sub
jcct.
Assemblyman Arthur n. Pierson,
of Union county, will open the discus
sion on Dr. Shaw's paper. From Mr..
Pierson it is hoped to get the legis-
lator's view of the babys wing prop
osition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
SENATE BILLS

$. 66 (Mr. Stevcns)-Provides that
the salary of surrogates. registers
and county clerks in counties be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 inhabitants
shall be 81, 500; in counties less than
"a, 600, $1,000 CRevision and amend
ment of laws.1
S. 81 (AIr evens)-Provides for the
issuing of a supplement to the COM
piled statutes, such supplement to be
distributed as the laws and equity re-
ports are now distributed. Judiciary
S. 6S tMr Stevens)-Supplemen to
the borough law fixing the salaries of
Mayors under 1000 population, 500:
under 1000 population, 5000; under
1000 population, $500; under 5000 pop
ulation, S4O0; under 5000 population,
$500: over 5000 population, 5000. (Bor
oughs and townships)
S. 60 CMr. Stevens)-Authorizes the
establishment of a normal school in
Cape May County, which shall also
be used as summer school. 'Edu-
cation.)
S. 70 CMr. Barber)-An amendment
to the evidence act. The purpose of
this act is to prevent physician from
disclosing any privileged comnunica-
tion passing between the patient and
physician, except where a crime has
been committed or the patient is un-
der the age of sixteen years.
Uudiciary0
S. II (Mr. Ackerson)-Changes the
name of Peter Barber to Peter Lii
brera. Judiciary
S. 70 (Mr. Edge)-Provides that in
every municipality in which there is,
or shall be, a police force which has
been in existence three years or more
no person shall be promoted or ap-
pointed to a position above the rank
and file of the force unless he shall
have served as u member of the de-
partment for period of three years.
Nothing herein contained shall be
construed to interfere with the civil
service laws. (Municipal corpora
tionsD
s. 73 (Mr. Allen)-Fixes the season
for coots, commonly called crow
ducks, from October | to March 10.
(Game and Fish,
S. IA (Mr. Allen-Amends the school
law so as to provide that the employ
ment of a physician by Boards of
Education shall be discretionary, in
stead of obligatory. (Education)
S. 70 Mr. GaunD-Makes the open
season for deer the last two days in
October and the first three days i'm
November, and prohibits the killing OF
does. Game and flsh)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Saws Father Bit Her
peciaI to the Evenlng star.

PATTERSON, Jan. rs. - Dominick
Diemando, of 56 New street, was ar
rested Yesterday afternoon on the
complaint of Walter c. Mills. presi-
dent of the Passaic County S. p. C. c..
charged with having bitten his nine
year-old daughter Cecilia twice on the
arm at noon yesterday.
She returned to school, but became
kysterical during the afternoon. Wher
the teacher made an investigation the
father of the girl was arrested.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Mrs. Reed Gets Divorce When
Husband Fails to Defend Suit
Special to the Evening star

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 26.-Advisory
Master Frank =. McDermott yester-
day recommended "A decree of abso-
lutte divorce for Mrs. Bertha Reed. of
Atlantic Highlands, when the hus-
band, James II. Reed, failed to ap-
pear to defend the divorce suit
brought against him by his wife.
Louis Cosellcho and Louis G. Hart,
two detectives employed by the wife,
gave testimony on which the decree
was granted. They alleged they dis
covered Reed in a compromising sit
uation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Frost Bites, Corns and Sore Feet

Don't endure foot agony. lIere is a
remedy for quick results. 1t works
through the pores removing the cause.
Two tablespoonfuls of Calocide com
pound in warm foot BATH" Gives in
stant relief for aching and sweaty feet /;
corns and callonses can be peeled right
of. Specially effective for sore bunions,
chilblains, and frost bites. Genuine
Calocidc in twenty five cent packages
at any drug store.
The above is published by the Medi-
cal Formula Laboratories, Dayton. o.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Suffragists at Trenton

TRENTON, Jan. 26.-Three leaders
of the woman's suffrage movement
in New Jersey were conspicuous visi-
tors at yesterdays session of the
Legislature. They were Mrs. Nina c..
Van Wrinkle. of Newark; Mrs. Robert
s. Huse, of Elizabeth, and Mrs. r..
II. Feickert, of Plainfield. They were
sounding" sentiment upon the bill
giving women the right to vote for
presidential delegates. The bill will
be introduced by Assemblyman John
b. KafeS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Elevator Kills Laborer
Special to the Evening Star.

Special to the Evening star.
PATERSON, Jan. 26.-Mike Ber-
dichi, twenty-eight years of age, OF
q Ellison street, laborer employed
in a Straight street factory, was in
stantly killed yesterday when Inc
walked under a descending elevator
in the plant. His skull was fractured
and death occurred instantly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
The Home Doctor
How 10 Cure Rheumatism
(Clip out and sayeD

Here is a prescription for rheumatism
feasily mixed at bome) used all over
the L. S. for many years and said to be
in the blood and gives results after first
dose. "One ounce of Toris compound
and one ounce syrup of Sarsaparilla
Put these two ingredients in half pint
of whiskey. Use q tablespoonful before
each meal and at bed time" Get In
gradients at any drug store. Genuine
Toris comes only in one ounce sealed
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Surast for Coughs and Colds

Don't experiment on bad cough or
cold, 1t is very risky. The following
TormuIa easily mixed at home makes
one of the best and quickest cough rem
edies obtainable, often curing the worst
old as the Bible but here is best form.
Half ounce Of Globe Pine Compound
Concentrated Pine) and two ounces of
gycerine; mix these in half pint of
whiskey Use teaspoonfu frequently
ms required (Smaller doses TO emil
dren) Be sure to get the genuine
Globe Pine Compound Concentrated
.pine), put up only in half ounce bottles,
each enclosed in a rew-top case.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
HOUSE BILLS


II. ZAP fMr. Whitman)-Makes it un-
lawful for any intoxicated person to
go hunting for game. Game and
fish,
II 143 (Mr. Herrick) )-Compels per-
sons hunting for deer TO wear a white
coat and white cap. Game and fish }
Fl. 144 (Mr. simpson)-Provides a
license fee of 81 on all cats. These
fees to go to the overseer of the poor.
(Social welfare.)
Fl. las fMr. utchler)-Prohibits the
( catching of bait fish and removing
them from the State. Game and
fish,
II. 146 (Mr. Mutchler)-Provide a
penalty of $40 for each bass caught in
a nat. Game and fish,
II. 9S7 fMr. acknowledgements
the salaries -.f members of Board of
Freeholders in irst-class counties
from 81. 500 to $3.50, Snd gives TO the
director an additional $40; also in
crea ses the salary Of cot " super
visor from 81. 500 to $4,000. tJt llciary0
II 143 fMr. O1iphant)-Prota vets the
several municipalities in the State
from injurious effect TO public health
of improperly constructed public
mausoleums. Public healthy
Fl. 149 Mr.. Felten)-Provides for
ten days INSTRUCTION. unOe1 the super
vision of a competent motorman or
conductor for persons seeking such
employment. (Railroads and canals
RI. $50 (Mr. Felten)-Prevents the
hiring of deputy sheriffs except when
those deputies are residents of the
county Such deputy must be a resi-
dent of the county one year. (Re-
vision of laws.)
Fl. 15i CMr. mpson)-Suppleme
to the liability law. 1t eliminates law
yers in presentation of claims. Tu-
creases compensation 30 to 100 per
cent. Also increases compensation for
total disability to IS per cent. of the
wages. It doubles compensation for
death. Makes compensation paya BILE
TO dependents. even If alien or non
residents. (Revision of laws)
IT. 152 fMr. Ackerson)-Am the
law referring to vaccination of pupils
of Education. (EducationD
II. 1853 tMr. Crosby)-Permits Boards
of Education TO borrow money in
anticipation of receipt of State
moneys. CEducation)
II. 154 (Mr. Godfrey)-It secures and
maintains at all times an equitable
distribution of all banks in the State
of the funds of the State treasurer.
Judiciary
House Action on bills.
Bills reported-House Nos 10 and 81.
Bills Passed on Second Reading
House Nos. 10 and "a.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Judge Tenant Rules Smith
Must Be Tried in His Court

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 26.-The struck
jury panel of sixty names from which
will be chosen the jury for the second
trial, February z, of Samuel w.
Smith, charged with conspiracy, was
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26
Got Rid Of My Gorns
With Magic "Gets.It''
Simplest Corn Cure in the World-No
Pain, No Fuss. New, Sure Way.

When corns make you almost die
with your boots on" when you've
soaked them and picked them and
sliced them, when corn swelling
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-26

necessary assistance. and be it further
Resolved. that the said committee
present this report at the present or
next regular session of the House of
Assembly. and that the said commit
tee shall have the power to make all
necessary expenditures in the prose-
eution of this investigation. not. how
ever. TO exceed the amount of $1,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
PLANS BIC
FIELD FOR
ATHLETICS

In order to plan extensive
spring improvements at Point
Defiance park, members of the
park board will make a tour of
inspection of the property tomor-
row afternoon.
Included in the new work will
be a great athletic field, a stone
bulkhead along the beach, and a
paved road in what is known as
the foreground" or bluff Sec
ton of the park.
The athletic park will be To-
Gated east of the electric line, just
inside the park entrance
1t will contain baseball field,
race course, outdoor basketball
floor, and other athletic features.
The stone will is necessary be-
cause of the erosive effect of
waves at high tide on the beach
wall.
At least $4,000 will be spent
on a 10-foot paved road running
north from the log bridge to the
Point. 1t will be a concrete and
asphalt pavement, and will be he
first unit Of $4,000 drive
around the park loop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-A re-
vised report today stated that
III persons persisted when
the British liner Maloja, sis
ter ship OF the PERKS, was
mined off Dover yesterday.
Forty-seven of the dead have
been identified in the Dover
morgue.
The Russian liner Petshenga
was sunk today, making the sew
enth victim of mines within two
days. Fifteen OF the crew were
landed.
Other vessels destroyed were
the British liner Empress Fort
Williams, mined while going to
the rescue Of the Maioja, and the
British vessels Birgil and Suevir,
the French vessel Trignac and
the Dutch steamer Mecklenburg.
Investigation to determine how
the Maloja was mined is In prog
ress. She sank within sight of
Dover.
A baby girl, wrapped in
blankets and unframed. was
picked up an hour after the
MalOja sank.
The bodies of the captain and
eight sailors of the liner Dido,
which was sunk Saturday, were
washed ashore at Lincolnshire to-
dag.
II is possible the Maloja
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equally uncommunfcative
The memorandum contained
reports by German commanders
on score Of cases where Eng
lish merchantmen have been used
extensively.
England's alleged orders that
merchantmen attack submarines
seemed to offert the last hope Ut
a satisfactory adjustment of q
diplomatic deadlock. Proof OF
the actual existence of these or
ders might alter the American
position toward Germany. All ox-
element in congress has subsid-
ed.
Senator Gore promised today
not to press the resolution warm
ing Americans to avoid armed
ships. 1t was reported that Ger
many may not be ready to pro-
pose q discussion Of what consti-
tutes q defensive armament.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
GERMANS BEGIN NEW ATTACK
FIGHTING SHIFTS NOW CHAMPAGNE DISTRICT
Military Authorities
Predict Verdun Will
Fall In Fortnight;
Great Smash Coming

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-French
reinforcements have checked the
German drive at Verdun, but a
new attack has begun In Cham
payne, 40 miles west of the YER
dun woods.
Berlin reports today virtually
confirmed the Paris reports that
the first offensive had halted
temporarily.
The Germans reported the cap
ture of 1900 yards of trenches
near the Navarin farm, the scene
of a desperate offensive in Sep
TENDER. One thousand prisoners
were taken. Paris reports admit
the losses, and attribute them to
a surprise attack.
The Teutons have advanced
further in the direction of Vach-
granville and Bras, four miles
north of Verdun, and have clear
ed the country of French.
The Germans must storm Pep
per Heights before they can take
Bras.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
berlin BEGINS
TO UNDERSTAND

BERLIN, Feb. 2S.-President
Wilson's letter to Senator Stone
has suddenly shown officials
here that the German-American
situation is serious.
These are impressive words"
said a high foreign office official,
reading the press versions of the
presidents declaration.
The presidents sentence, de-
claring he had no choice, in nom
or, but to take the position he
has taken, struck home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
ATTACK SHIFTS


past weeks battling around
Nerdun is but a prelude to
a grand assault along the
western front and the most
tremendous offensive the
world has ever seen.
The kaiser is striking with
all his resources for immedi-
ate overwhelming victory In
tended to end the war.
simultaneously with the land
operations, the submarine cam.
paign against armed ships is due
to start at midnight Tuesday.
Prince Henry has taken nigh
navy command.
London is tense, awaiting the
news that the German fleet is
coming into the North sea or that
Zeppelins are approaching.
Its the real thing at last, +"
the Times critic said today.
The position at Duoamount
has changed hands repeatedly
during the last few days. Two
miles west of Duoamount. the
French are shooting over TaIu
ridge and Pepper heights, barring
an advance toward Verdun.
The Germans are shooting
tons OF explosives into the arm
ored slopes of the Pepper propo-
sition, attempting to blast the
ridge away.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28

and heard rustling inside. The
door was rushed and a squirrel
scampered through the opening.
The room was completely fur
nished.
A report that the man was seen
chopping wood near Orchard Hill
was investigated by Mounted Off
Ger Chilberg. The ground was
covered with chips, but no fur
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28

Despite the continued reports
of the appearance of the Spana-
way wild man. county officers
are inclined to believe that he ex-
lists only in the minds of the
women and children.
Deputies Stenso and Chilberg
base this belief on the fact that
the rumors pop up from SO many
different sections at the same
time.
Following the attack on Mrs.
Franklin on Feb. "a, the man is
said to have been seen in no less
than dozen places. Mrs. Frank
lin, who was driving on the Spana-
way road, said the man got into
her buggy and asked for a ride
She beat him over the head with
the butt end OF her whip.
Wore Good Clothes.
Her description indicated a
livid scar on the mans face. He
wore working clothes and was
young.
Others who claim to have seen
him claim he wore a collar and
fairly good clothes, leading the
people to believe that he has sew
eral changes of clothing.
Officers Stenso and Chilberg
made a thorough search of the
country near Spanaway Saturday.
A school teacher near Glover
Creek claims that strange man
camped over night in a shack near
the school. The officers found q
pair OF pants and other indica-
tons that the shack. had been in
habited recently, but a close watch
failed to reveal the occupant.
Was Farmer Instead.
The children Of the school all
claimed to have seen the mysteri-
GUS man. but upon close question
ing many admitted they knew
nothing.
Investigation of another report
that the wild man" had been
seen by boy on the Spanaway
road revealed the alleged fiend to
be nothing more than a farmer
who had lived in the district for
10 years. He said that he had
been reading the paper on log
on his property near the road.
Another victim turned out to be
tramp who was making his toilet
in a clump of bushes. When
questioned by officer Chilberg.
he grew angry and left
Thought They Had Him.
A posse of farmers. while scout
ing near the three empty shacks
near Philip vogel's ranch about a
mile and three-quarters southeast
OF Spanaway. thought they had at
last cornered their quarry when
they came upon one Of the shacks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28

paratively good order was MAIN
tanned.
The total number of lives
saved was 260. The liner car
ried 429 persons, including 119
passengers. The company ex-
presses hope that further rescues
will be made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
Will Won't! Just
Take Your Choice

BERLIN, Feb. 2s.-Germany
won't torpedo armed passenger
liners without warning even after
Tuesday when the warfare
against armed merchantmen goes
into effect, the United Press was
authoritatively informed here to-
day.
They will endanger human life
only when the steamer attempts
to escape, fire or attempt to ram
the submarine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28

University of Wisconsin student,
made his second trip today as a
witness In the coroner's proceed
ings over the death of Marian
Lambert.
PROVIDENCE-It Is claimed
here that the government has in
formation that at least three
ships which left South American
ports under neutral flags have
been transformed into German
raiders.
CHEHALIS-Mrs. Fannie ID.
Latham, an aged woman living at
Toledo, near here, was burned to
death today when the house
caught fire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
FLASH

BERLIN - Two government
factories and a munition plant
were destroyed by bombs in air
raids during the last week.
LONDON-The Russianduma
has approved new war loan of
2,O0O,0OO,000 roubles at s IL
per cent interest.
ANSONIA, Conn.-After being
closed for two weeks by a strike
the plant of the American Brass
Co. opened today.
BUFFALO - Western New
York is in the grip of the fiercest
blizzard of the winter today. A
70-mile wind is blowing.
CHICAGO - William Orpet,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
WOULD
SMASH
PARTIES
"Smash party machines
and peonut party politics i'm
the state of Washin2fon.v


This today is the war cry of
representatives of all political
parties who met in Seattle Satur-
day night and formed a perma-
nent Non-Partisan league.
Democrats, progressives, social
lists, republicans of independent
and progressive turn of mind
flung down the gauntlet in the
fight for the passage of the initi-
alive measure which will wipe out
all party lines and designations
from official ballots.
200 Delegates Attend.
More than 200 representatives
attended the get-together meeting
of the league and sounded the
call for all voters who are inter
ested in snatching the state gov
eminent out of the hands of ma
chine politicians and putting II
into the hands of the people, to
stand together in the scrap.
The representatives at the
meeting included such men as
Edgar. G. Snyder, chairman of the
progressive state, central commit
tee; w. ID. Lane, King county
democratic chairman; Prof. j. A.
Smith, of the University of Wash
ington, Adella M. Parker, James
A. Bradford, and Homer T. Bone.
who is leading the fight in Ia
coma.
One Issue i'm Fight.
Forestalling any possible argu-
ment that the league itself might
constitute a political party, the
meeting decided not to adopt any
specific platform, but to make it's
campaign on the non-partisanship
issue alone.
The leaders in the movement
were confident today of winning.
They declare they will have the
support of thousands of demo
Gratis progressives and socialists
In the state. as we'll as the farmers
oranges and unions, many OF
which already. have come out in
favor Ct the non-partisan initiative
measure.
This measure has been filed by
the Direct Legislation league.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-28
ANOTHER VERSION

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2s.
Germany's reiteration of her in
tent to torpedo armed merchant
men beginning Wednesday was
handed to Secretary Lansing to-
day.
Lansing declined to comment.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff was