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The sun., 1903-04-02
Motor Bicyclists to the Front

The Scovel Automobile law passed
recently in New Jersey places motor
bicyclists, who are becoming numerous
in these parts, in a somewhat ludicrous
predicament. The first section of this
law is:
Whenever the term motor vehicle is used In
this act Il shall be construed to include automobiles.
iocomobles and all other vehicles propelled other
wise than by muscular power excepting the cars
OF electric and steam railways and other motor
vehicles running only upon rails or tracks; but
nothing In this act contained shall be construed to
apply TO or affect bicycles ricycles or such other
vehicles as are propelled exclusively BY muscular
pedal power"
The motor bicycle. although provided
with pedals, is not propelled exclusively"
by muscle; hence il is. clearly, subject to
the Scovel law. This means that every
motor cyclist who runs his machine in
New Jersey, whether he is resident of
that State or not, must make the neces-
sary declaration as TO the precise char
acter Of his vehicle and his ability TO
operate il, and pay 81 to the Secretary of
State for a certificate of license; must
display the number of this license con-
spicuously in numerals not less than
three inches in height" upon the rear of
his machine; must carry at night two large
white lights visible at least 200 feet ahead
and one red light visible from behind;
must display his license number on each
Of the white lights must comply with
the law as regards efficient brakes and
signal devices; must stop his machine
and @'remain stationary upon signal
from the driver Of horse or horses COM
ing toward him until the horse or horses
have passed, and must also obey all the
laws requirements as TO speed, as il his
machine weighed 5000 pounds and cost
$4,000.
For failure - obtain license or to
comply with other requirements Of the
law a motor cyclist may be fined from
$40 to 500 or imprisoned in the county
jail for period not exceeding ten, twenty
and thirty days. as the case may be.
While the motor cyclists have slept
the lawmakers Of New. Jersey have been
busy, and, perhaps. hasty. 1t remains
to be seen what the motor cyclists will do
about it.
The sun., 1903-04-02
Another Hired Girls Union.

The hired girls Of Pittsburg have fol-
lowed the example Of their sisters in
Chicago and some other capitals OF prog
ress and formed a union for their COM
mon defence and general welfare. These
unions Of hired girls are not subject to
that disease or mania Of so many other
labor organizations. They use only peace
full means. II the cook strikes for higher
wages or privileges and her ultimatum
is rejected by her employer, she packs
up and leaves, shaking the dust Of the
kitchen from her defiant feet and march,
ing gayly to the intelligence Office, where
she will probably get better situa-
ton WITHOUT any trouble. She doesn't I
lurk about the area door, armed with a
brick or butcher knife, and intimidate
or injure her scab successor She
doesn't have TO. and she wouldn't IL she
had to. Employers are many and SER
wants few. Servants. maids" let us
say in the more delicate Chicago phrase,
can't help being proud; and matrons Z"
have to. be humble. So the evolution
OF the hired girls union can be watched
without quivering, save, perhaps, in the
pocket nerve.
In the matter OF wages. these Pittsburg
unionists have little or less to complain
Of. They are not grumbling about their
food or their lodging. The maid is
better of in proportion than anybody
else and saves more money; or would,
were she les generous to her relatives.
But the mere fact OF having nothing to
complain Of Is motive enough for COM
plant And the maids do have
grievances. Their work never ceases.
They demand regular hours; and
how Is the demand to be resisted? There
must be kitchen hours as well az Office
hours. and the great principle Of eight
hours a day is as applicable to women
as to men. As Madame MARGUERITE
CLINE used 70 warble to the reverberant
heavens:
I've worked eight hours to-day,
And think I've earned me pay.
And won't work another minute longer"
The Pittsburg hired girls cry for fewer
hours In and more days out Why
not' Holidays are becoming more num-
erous. Legislators seem eager TO make
lhe world work less. Az it improves, 1t
will work lees. Some believers in human
hold that work will be abol-
shed ultimately II not sooner. Mean
mile let Us have a. many days on
y we can. Domestic labor Ia generally
10 be the most monotonous
The sun., 1903-04-02

form OF labor. In asking for more rest
and variety, the Pittsburg maids are not
exorbitant. They are keeping step with
the march Of evolution,
Another plank In the Pittsburg plat
form 10 demand that the employer
set apart a portion OF the house for the
entertainment Of the friends and guests
Of the hired girl. This plank has pro-
duced a large area Of goosefesh among
employers, especially il they live In little
houses or belong TO the innumerable
host of dweller in apartment houses,
. fatters,' 80 to speak. Where are
we going9' ask the fiattes with
pale lips. @We haven't got room enough
for ourselves. Will the hired girl turn
us out into the street?' Why notf We
have pondered this subject deeply for
long time and think there is but one
course open to maid and matron.
The Pittsburg platform is mute as to the
means Of satiafying the demand for a
separate part OF the house or fat, re-
gion dedicated TO the friends Of the hired
girl or girls. On account ofthe idiotic
impenetrability OF matter the problem
seems insoluble, at least so far as fats
are concerned But there is way out
Of the difficulty. The employers family
must take day out J." every week.
The whole house or fiat must be left in
charge of the hired girl While the en-
ploying family is in the house she cannot
have feeling Of independence or be sure
that her guests are wholly without a
sense Of constraint. Change Of scene
and diet will do the employing family
good. 1t will be more appreciative OF
home comforts when it comes back. For
its own good and the convenience Of the
hired girl, 1t should take this day out
whether it wants to or not. Such an
outing is as necessary to one party as to
the other; and while the employer has the
outing, the maid will have her inning.
A" day out for the employer once a
week, and perhaps an additional after
noon out once or twice a month in
order to allow the hired girl to give an
afternoon tea, will smooth the social
relations of tho hired girl and employer,
and prevent friction.
The sun., 1903-04-02
The 18th.

To TIE EpiroR or THE Srs-!sr: Referring
10 the letter In TRE Sun OF the 2sih inst. Worries
OF the National Guard" and signed a Non Com. !.
In whrh he states that. In the Thrtccnh WARRANT
of,cer has 70 be a vertabie prizenshter." 90.
beg the space reply and state that the accusation
Il Absolutely false and request the writer To verify
his statement. have been Non Com OF the
Thirteenth for two years and have never found u
necessary TO enforce commsnos oy pnzeIihg
methods,
The writer Of the article which Is probably Inspired
by A dislks OF the Thirteenth rapid advancement
10 the front evidently has not the courage OF bis
conyictions nor belief In the truth OF them, OF he
his ovn name and sign himself = non Con-.
A Nor CON- Of ths Thirssenth.
NSu Yoax. March -.
The sun., 1903-04-02

The recent loss Of the navy tug Leyden on
the coast of Block Island was the occasion of
several acts ef heroism and pluck on the part
Of the crew, which the Navy Department,
on the recommendation of Rear Admiral
TAYLOR, Chief n the Bureau OF Navigation,
intends to recognize. MICHAEL WALSH.
chief machnist, stayed in the engine room
until the water was waist deep. drawing the
fires and opening the bleeders. or release
cocks, thus preventing the boilers from ex-
ploding. and to him a medal OF honor will
be given. p. TErTAsD. Quartermaster
attempted to get line ashore. as did l..
SroPKA, gunner. and Z. H. BJoRKMAN,
ordinary seaman. and they will receive
medals Of honor. +. JOHNSON, boiler
maker. and l.. sTERNBERGEs. who got lines
up from the flooded berth deck and tried
TO get them ashore. are to receive letters Of
The sun., 1903-04-02
Thanking You in Advance"

To THE EDITOR OF The SUS-Sir. Allow
me to protest through your columns against
the impertinent, indolent and generally inept
custom Of finishing note OF request with
the words thanking you In advance
You can't thank man for q favor you are
to assume that he will grant 1t until you have
heard from him. And you have no business
10 ask ~ II you cam take time 70 write a
"a man In advance. why shouldn't you ask him
TO return stamp for the letter You have writ
ten? INoRATus.
The sun., 1903-04-02

Russell did not tell the real reason why paJams are
OF value 70 the reporter In the nghtshlri days men
were reluctant to get out OF bed 10 answer late
interviewer. or else wasted his valuable time while
outnt of pajsmas, and especially sjs psis h.
does not hesitate 10 jump out OF bed and display his
gaudy nghes 10 the reporter In the hall the library
or the reception room.
PAamas are factor OF success In midnight In
tery1cwing. That II my experience: but have
always regarded II lndelicAie to work them into
the resultant story. HARRIAAc
NKwARk, N. j.. March 30.
The sun., 1903-04-02
To the ShadAsh.


oh Shad.
II Is too bad
That you are not built on the plan
OF the banan,
The piiless gem
OF Ponona's fruitful diadem.
BY CAD,
Shad,
II you didn't have any more bones
Than the banana has seed.
To feed
On your feicitous nshiness would
BE such an ecstatlc good
Thing. that all mankind.
Would go II blind,
And so stun and stun and stun
And stun and stun
And stun
Himself with you before he had enough
That he would bust
Wide 5rsn
And scatter his fragments all around.
Say.
Perhaps you arc not built ,ha, way
Just "a prevent
Such on accident.
Because, really. shad,
n would be wreichedly bad
Form for a whole "a ablefl OF guests
To explode before they had 20,
Any further along with the dinner
Than the hsh.
Wouldn't III
However. bones or no bones.
We want 10 say
We are glad TO have you
Any way;
You're the boss tho briny,
The king everywhere.
The Bonaparte
OF the ban Of fare.
Sect Will
The sun., 1903-04-02

oommsndstion. and 20 10 c. +. HYsrsoM.
who kept his trick at the wheel 20 long a.
there was any chance Of the ships minding
her hclr:. These names indicate Celts and
Scandinavians mostly but they belong to
the sort Of men We are glad to have In the
American navy.
The sun., 1903-04-02

Judge GoRMAN Of Philadelphia has just
said. obiter. In a case Of prosecution under
the Sunday blue law OF i7e4 that newspaper
is not mere luxury but necessity. '
Sound law this. and yet from another
point OF view a newspaper. such az THE
Sun xfor, example, is the most delightful Of
luxuries.
The sun., 1903-04-02

Pound for pound. young Mr.. TERENCE
McGovERS may have been a shade better
than young Mr.. CoRBETT. but, unfortunate
ly for TERRY, there were about Ave pounds
more Of CoRBETT. They decided tie battle.
CoRBErr demonstrated at the same time
that cool head is always dangerous an
tagonist for hot fst.
The sun., 1903-04-02
Dutchman would ne German.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir. Speaking
OF Germany being covetous to take Denmark
and Holland. ]. as Hollsnder. am in favor OF
being annexed to a mighty neighbor like
Germany. for sooner or later We in Holland
viii have to go in with Germany like all Ger
man States have done since 1895. and they are
better on JACOB DE BRUIS.
NEW YORK. March 50
The sun., 1903-04-02

The effort TO get streets cut through the
American League grounds at iceth street Is
plainly sstrike upon the new baseball enter
prise, and q foul strike. The petitioners
should be declared OUT and the League
nine DO permitted to have its innings
without further trouble.
The sun., 1903-04-02

We have had panic years and boom,
years In our financial circles, but 1908 prom
ises to be remembered chiefly as the raid
year.
The sun., 1903-04-02

better than the civil authorities. for they relied
tirely upon the local Governors: better than the
military authorities. their reports we're entirely
from army oancers.-
The book purports to state the real
facts as they existed In the Philippines
in the first and second years Of civil gov
ernment there; and especially TO record
the observers Judgment Of the personal
qualifications Of Governor TAFT and his
associates and the results Of their sys-
tenn Of administration.
The conclusions Of Mr.. EDGAR G.
BELLAAIRs are represented by him as
agreeing substantially with those Of the
army men in the islands; for he dedicates
his book as follows:
. TO the
orHcxRs AND ENLISTED MKN
Of the
UNITED SrArKs FoRcss. VOLUNTEERS AND
RkouLARs.
Who served In the Philippines with the nrm
conviction that the views Of the
large majority
ARE ExPREssEp IN rnn voLuns"
Mr.. BELLAIRs's views, in short, are that
partly through inherent conditions and
partly on account Of the shiftiness, insin-
cerity and lack Of executive ability on the
part OF Governor TAFT and his colleagues,
civil government is dismal failure in
the Philippines; and that what the islands
need is an sutocratic government run by
mihtary man OF experience In similar
undertakings. de devotes 263 pages
to the demonstration OF this proposition.
OF Governor TAFT individually he saws
The sun., 1903-04-02

Shamrock III. second day out strengthens
the impression that she is really good. It
will be a grand race
The sun., 1903-04-02

n ouv fyfsnds uho fasor unh manuscripts for
DvefteodoW stshto ha rsjscted articles refnrnsd they
hssa N ~ cases send stamps formal purpose.
The sun., 1903-04-02

the future was the fact that, In the minds
OF the people with whose welfare he was
charged, the ability and intent OF Ameri-
can rule to bring good TO the islands had
come to be represented m considerable
degree In his person and by his continued
presence among them. Another Gov
ernor would have had to do much OF the
work over again. 80
Its no exaggeration to say that seldom
has there been so unselfish choice be-
tween difficult duty and attractive oppor-
tunity. There can be no doubt that a
nature like President RoosEvELT's fully
understood and warmly appreciated the
nobility Of Governor TAPT's decision TO
remain in the Philippines.
We have dwelt upon this incident Of
the last months of 1909 because that was
the time chosen for an attack upon Gov
ernor TAFT personally. upon the Philip
pine Commisslru Of which he is chief,
and upon the whole system Of civil gov
ernment In the islands. by writer who
had been close to Gen. LEONARD WOODS
person during the latter's service at
Santiago and at Havana, and one Of the
principal newspaper promoters OF his
reputation as a successful insulaP ad-
ministrator.
The author. Of the remarkable book
called As II Is in the Philippines, ED
GAR G.. BRLLAIRs, describes himself as
correspondent Of the Associated Press,
Cuba, isss-isOo; China, isOO-fo0l; Philip
pines, 1soi-lso2,' period covering five
years Of stirring events. He prefaces
his remarks upon conditions in the Phil
ippines with this self-granted certificate
Of his competency to observe accurately
and critioise impartially: ~
As tho chief correspondent Of the Associated
Press In the Philippines. was probably In better
position 70 get at the real facts they existed In the
provinces than anybody else In the Archipelago;
better than the civil authorities. for they relied
tirely upon the local Governors; better than the
military authorities. as their reports we're entirely
from army otncers.-
The book purports to state the real
facts as they existed In the Philippines
in the first and second years Of civil gov
ernment there; and especially to record
the Observers Judgment Of the personal
qualifications Of Governor TAFT and his
associates and the results Of their sys-
tenn Of administration.
The conclusions Of Mr.. EDGAR G.
BEIIAIRs are represented by him as
agreeing substantially with those Of the
army men in the islands; for he dedicates
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
FOR FASHIONS DEVOTEES.
Item of Interest fer Feminine Fol- lowers of <he L4ntest in
 Dress.

French-made passementeries with small openwork points or scallops fin ished with a narrow heading are used on walking or travelling costumes of zibeline, mohair, serge, camels hair, and cheyiot, reports the New York Post.
 The revived Louis XN. dress intro- duces a decollete bodice, slightly pointed, and framed with rich lace drapery, headed with soft folds of sat in or chiffon, ending in full choux on the upper side of the bodice near the arm, and at the belt. The petticoat is of cloth matching the draperies, and the open-fronted trained skirt above it is of satin brocade or matelasse silk. The bodice faces at the back and the back forms extend into long panels that fall above the underfolded plait of the train and reach to it's hem. The sleeves and gathered undersleeves show brocade, plain satin, and chiffon.
 A suede or satin-faced cloth skirt in a very light tint of biscuit color, gray, light sage, green or fawn, with a tinge of coffee in it, is just now a very desir- able thing to have, if it is tailor-made and decorated with stitched bands or silk cord appliques. It makes a very neat costume with tucked blouse of crepe de chine exactly matching it in color, and trimmed with deep cream colored guipure lace, with collar and eirdle of velvet in golden brown, moss green, or gray.
 In contrast to other fashionable fab rics the rough surfaced stuffs of mixed colors are shown. These include bou- cles with soft curly loops of mohair as glossy as silk, on rather loosely woven grounds of blue, dark red, cameIs hair weaves have tufts of rose or cherry, on checks of two shades of brown or gray, or else pale blue with black and green bars. Blue and brown are woven in basket checks and f1eck- ed with color. The trimming for these stuffs is velvet; sometimes of the prevailing color, but more often of the color least prominent in the fabric thus accentuating the contrast.
 Fashionable fur trimmings still show sable, mink, marten, or other tails depending like deep fringe from stole-shaped fronts of fur wraps or yokes, pelerines, collarettes, etc., of velvet, decorated with lace and fur, en applique. Other short-fleeced belts are arranged in scroll-like curves on black and colored costumes of cloth and velvet. Short natty jackets of these furs are brought out in many of the shapes that appear on French and English costumes of velvet or cloth.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
Health Before Wealth.

Nine out of ten ailments first show them selves in constipation. Medical statistics show that greater number of people suffer from constipation than from all other diseases combined. A great talk IS made more people than consumption. Within the last few years medicine has been dis covered of such merit in curing constipa- tion and its consequences that now over ten million boxes of CASCARETS are sold every year, the greatest sale ever attained by any one medicine in the world and this IS the strongest proof that it is the best and will do all and more than claimed If you are a sufferer give CASCARETS & trial, and right here we want to warn you to get the genuine, because all great sue cesses breed limitations The genuine tablet is put up in metal boxes and has the word CASCARETS with the long-tailed "C" on the cover. Every Cascaret tablet is stamped q C ~
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
VEGETABLE ENTREES.
Delicious Dishes That Can Re Pre-. pared from Some Common
 Articles.

Ia winter when vegetables are scarce and dear it is really surprising what a number of dainty dishes may be evolved with the aid of some of the delicious dried vegetab bles now sold on every hand. The practice of serving sepa- rate vegetable entree or else what the French term a farinage at dinner is one which every housewife with an eye to economy will approve, says the Washington Post. The following re- cipes make delicious yegetab ble entrees:
 Butter beans are delicious when served a la creme, and cannot be called expensive, since one pounds of them may be bought at a price which varies from five to eight cents, according to locality. When bought, one-half pound of beans should be soaked in cold wa ter for 24 hours. Then take out, drain and cook slowly in salted water in the usual manner. The time for this va ries somewhat, so it is not possible to state it exactly. When very tender take out and drain carefully. Place a piece of butter about the size of a very large walnut in clean stewpan; directly it melts add to it easpoonful of finely minced shallot and teaspoon ful of minced parsley. Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the beans, together with little cream; pepper and salt to taste. Toss till very hot, then dish up on hot dish, gar nish with fried croutons and serve at once.
 How few people understand how to cook lentiis properly-not the yellow, but the green. the larger variety. Yet, treated properly, these make either a nice vegetable entree or an exceed ingly dainty salad. At the restaurant Duval, in Paris, lentil salad is a we'll known and very delicious dish, indeed.
 A salad of green peas may be made as follows: Boil the dried~pease till tender, as directed, then drain careful ly; leave till cold; dress with mint sauce and use a very little oil. Garnish with grated yolk of hard d-boiled egg and serve.
 When fresh mint is unobtainabse mint sauce may be made with the dried variety very successfully thus:
 Place a dessertspoonful or more of the powdered mint in a sauce tureen. Pour over it half gill of cold boiled water; soak for an hour then add sugar to taste and a spoonful and half of vinegar. Mix and serve.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
Reason nnI Love,

It is love story, and not a system of philosophy. The Gospel is preem- inently heart appeal. Is it there fore an unreasonable thing? No, it is all the more reasonable" because it is indetinable. The invitation of the Old Testament is: Come, let us req on together" The cry of the New Tes- lament is: Come unto Me and I will give you rest" The message of love goes further, sinks deeper, than the message of reaSon. You may reason out the construction of the rose, but no man yet defined its fragrance: it is an appeal to heart love; the fragrance always batfies our philosophy. The basis of the Gospel appeal is love-not fear, nor reason. The parabes of Je- sus are love appeals; the lost sheep, the lost son, tell of the Fathers heart. The parables always suffer when one attempts to treason" them out. The world knows enough to depart from evil, but it is love--and not knowledge that will wiz the world, if it is ever won.-Baptist Union.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30

RocKDALE, TEX, Dec. 30, 1902. -'Wbeo I received the trial package of Dosn's Kidney Pills I could not get out of bed without help. 1 had severe pains in tho small of my back. The Pills helped mo at once, and now after three weeks thc pain in my back is all gone and l am no longer annoyed with having 10 get up often during the night as formerly. 1 cam not speak too highly for what Doan's Kid ney Pills have done for me am now 57 years old have tried a great many mcdi, cines, but nothing did the work until | used Doan's Kidney Pills, "- JAMES F. ARTHUR
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
Roke Custard.

Take two ounces of corn four, mix ino it to smooth cream with one-half teacupful of milk. Sweeten with one ounce of powdered sugar, flavor with a tablespoonful of the sirup of straw berry jam. Add pint and a half of milk, color with few drops of cochi- neal, put it into lined saucepan and stir over slow fire for ten or 12 min utes. Serve cold in custard cups.-Bos- ton Globe.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30
Expensiye Engageme n ts {.

Long engagements are rather eXpen- sive affairs in Russia. The bride groom-eleIt is expected to send his fiancee present every day.-Albany Argus. -
Newport weekly independent., 1903-01-30

The rich man is tAe trustee of humanity, In this way, you see, humanity's money is kept proGtably invested, instead of being spent for food and drink and other tup pery-Puck