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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
BOY CONVICTED OF THEFT.

Max Cohen, ID years old, was convicted
In the Court Of Quarter Sessions today of a
OF emhezzling SIS from George Q.
Market July 20 last The boy said that he
lost the money on the way to the post
Office.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
ssS STOLEN FROM SALOON.

Adam Duterl, of 50 Niagara street, re-
ported to the police OF the Third Pre-
cinct station that his saloon was entered
some time early this morning by some
one who forced the latch of a rear
window. The thief went to the cash
register and stole $50 and a bank book.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
Loan KELVIN. sCIENTisT, DYING.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Lord Kelvin. the
famous scientist, who has been dangerous
" I'll for some time, is sinking.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
MRS. Archibald N. Henry.

JERSEY. CITY, Dec, INNS. ella z.
Hepiy wife of Archibald M. Henry, 4
candidate for Mayor Of Jersey citx a.
100 died Yesterday at her home. ss
hepslngton avenue. She was active
q ~ york Of the Jersey City wonA
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
FuNEnAL OF JOHN B. gMITH.

soMERvILLE. Dec. 1.-THE funeral
of John B. Smith, 70 years Did. was
Franklin PARK. The Rev. H. d. 81.
Muhord. OF New Brunswick. a former
pastor of the Franklin Park Reformed
Church.. of1ciated. Mr.. Smith was. one
of the leading citizens of that section
and a liberal church supporter. lie
died after a long illness. A widow
and several children survive.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
THE WEATHER IN NEWARK.

Newark N. j., Dec. II, 1907.
am. Fam. 10 M.
Temperature. 49,. 30 deg. n deg. 40 deg.
Barometei...... 32.07 in. 1910 In. $500 in.
Humidity~,....... ........ 80 p. ct. 50 p. ct.
Wind-Direction at noon, northwest; We
locity, s miles.
Precipitation-None.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
Yesterday
One Year Ago Today.

mHXlTnum VeIOCItyl 10 InIIes.
Total precipitation-Trace.
Character of the day~Cloudy.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17

Highest. Lowest. Average.
Temperatures. IS deg. 80 deg. 80 deg.
Character OF the day-Cloudy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
The Musical Genius of Johnny Deering.

Doyle's dueerness. When they had arrived
al the farm grandma had been there to
greet them warmly and to announce that
supper was all ready on the side veranda.
So Johnny's luggage had been left In the
hall until after supper That being over,
yrandma had called in Jamesie Doyle 10
help grandpa and the two boys carry 1t
up stairs.
'.Oh. say, by the way" said Johnny,
there's one piece don't go up stairs. I
want Tony to see 81; you, too he added,
generously, to Jamesie Doyle. Then
Jamesie Doyles eyes sparkled-"I know
he said, II saw the case-your violin
Violin" Johnny gasped, scorntully. 81
guess nobody'd want to see that. No. it's
this" He carefully opened an elaborate
case and displayed to the admiring gaze OF
Tony a wonderful jointed fishing rod
Tony was delighted. but the eyes OF
Jamesie Doyle still fingered caressingly on
the unvalued violin case.
The next morning the first thing that
Johnny heard was a wonderful trilling
song. For a moment he thought It was
IA cardinal bird. Then as he got a little
more awake he knew it was the voice Of a
boy TITS Jamesie Doyle" said his grand.
mother, when he went down TO breakfast
''He's always singing. Some folks think
he has a mighty fine voice, but / DOM
know that that'H help him earn his living
Johnny inherited his distaste for must,
from his fathers side of the house.
But Johnny, although he hated hi.
violin and had no ear to speak OF, and
could not and would not sing, nevertheless
rad come in contact with his mothers
enthusiasm about music. And he felt s
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
How to Make Jack Cobbe Doll.

= .OMETIMES girls like to make their
own playthings, and they are always
glad to welcome another member into
their doll family. Now, here is a pic
ture OF Jack Cobbe, jolly gentleman.
tough and strong. yet quite timber and
easy to manage.
Pick out a smooth, white corncob. about
seven or eight inches long for Jacks body
two much smaller cobs for legs and two
popcorn cobs for arms. Ask mother Tor
some wire hairpins. Into the larger ends
OF the arm and leg cobs push a hairpin
until only a loop is left showing. Catch
the loops in the leg cohs with two hairpins
and push these into the large end OF the
big cob. Next bore a hole through the
place Jacks shoulders should be, as the
dotted lines a B show. and fasten the arms
f by Means OF a stout string drawn through
an arm loop. then the hole then the other
arm loop and back again through the no e
Tie very firmly. but leave room for Jach
to ware his arms.
He begins to look natural, but he mus
have a face. so stretch. white cloth over
his head and sew Il IN place Draw ~
paint him q very smiling face, for De
such a gay fellow. and then present hin
with a suit OF clothes. I dare say you
discover By this time that you could maxi
Jennie Cohbe his sister. too, ana an sn'
needs 10 make her quite fetching IS corn
silk hair scwed firmly on.
BY J.. NJ. GAINES.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
HOW PAGE SEVEN TOOK
BERTHA TO IT AND WHAT
TIE BIRTHDAY CAKE DID

why do they have that there7" Bertha
asked. This ie not May, but August"
''The first OF May Is the Kings birthday"
Page Seven said. land this is the Kings
birthday, so It must be the first OF May"
Bertha was very much puzzled but
everything looked like the first OF May
The apple trees we're just beginning 20
blossom and the grass had not grown very
much yet However, she said no more
aabout Il and the pages led her across the
meadow. which was perfectly round, to d
palace where tho King lived The pal
ace was also round and 1t stood In the
middle OF a round garden with walks lead
ing out from II among the flower beds like
the spoiyes of a wheel. The palace YVES not
n very large one, but VI looked very nice
because II had been freshly painted. The
King came out Of the door 10 meet them
when he saw them coming
Come and see the birthday cake" he
said. giving Bertha his arm and leading
her toward the garden.
The cake had been placed on a long table
under the trees. II was covered with white
frostlng and Il had colored candles stuck
In II.
'1iow pretty It looksl" Bertha said
Eyes" said the King. Il think myself
tits rather a pretty one. I made It last
Thursday"
Il know Il must be good" Bertha said
> 1T has been good so far" the King
said "but you never can tell The last
one ] made was one OF the worst cakes
ever saw. II got down from the table
Just as we were all ready to begin and
went rolling about the meadow. The whole
'lvolume OF Pages had 10 chase Il before
they could get 10 back"
i lie took the bag OF invitations from Page
lIhirty-ono and emptied them out on the
table Then he counted the invitations.
and set them all up IN little piles. one on
too OF the other, with ten IN each pile.
They made just ten piles, and Bertha
knew by that that there would have been
lust one hundred Of them If they had All
peen there. only one was missing from
the last pile.
Il must have made mistake the Kim
said. He began all over again only this
time he made piles OF five invitations eacf
4 INSTEAD OF ten. Still there was one naissinr
from the last pile.
That's very funnyr the King said. -
never could do arithmetic"
Perhaps the one that Is missing Is m,
has H. You know.
That's itr' said the King with an al
OF great relief. "Of course we can't df
anything more until we have a new on,
we might eat the cake" Bertha sug
She had no sooner said Il than the car
gave little scream and stood no on N
edee IL rolled quickly down the lonl
table. sending the knives and forks ever
/, which way, and jumped off upon IN
1 ground.
The Pages immediately stopped dancin
and ran after tAe cake. but they KEEP
falling over one another In little hears al
4 around the meadow. and as soon as the.
got up and began TO run. down they wen
] again.
Form In line" cried Page One. Will
they were getting ready nobody thought o
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

the cake. and II was nowhere TO be seen. It
seemed TO have rolled away into the woods
and hidden itself.
what would you adviser the kins
asked. turning 10 Bertha.
Il don't think } know" she said.
The King seemed disappointed. "of
course. if YOU don know you can't give
d." inc said. "lf sou had asked me taa.
question ! would have said. Make anothei
cake ANA pGt plenty 81 sugar III o. 90
sWeetcn rs disposition think tha, s. gao
right answer-auyNay SC was sometnins
like th1t'
~rhen why don't YOU do ite' Berthe
asked.
Il know the answer TO shat said th'
King. holding a. h htnl. Its Decas 81
there isn't any more sugar Is that rightly
1t is II you really haven't any more.
Bertha said.
swell. 1 haven't" the King replied IS
It is right, and that makes more work fo
mc'
Z lie took a large book out OF his poke.
7 opened IL and made a mark In IT,
''Oh. I've put Il on the wrong side." h
I cried iu distress 1--WE put q on tile sid
I you mark when you don't get the RICH
answer. What shall I DOR
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
Direct Private VIE
No. a43 MA

decided respect for Jamesie Doyle's al a
He thought of II after breakfast WIN
waded through his promised two hos ca.
violin practice. He had gone inW Ss'
best parlor so that he might bel
without the DISTRACTIONS which Wa
to take his attention in the sittir~ -
Once OF twice he thought he hea.t "a
thing move behind the door, Three tlH--
and he was sure Of It, He ran quickly
and threw the door open CroVchhs IN
corner stood Jamesie Doyle.
81 wanted 10 hear you Plays ne ex
planned, "but 1 should be downNrl tn'
kitchen garden. Your grandma sen~ ms
there"
I can't play" Johnny had no vansy
about IT, He was fourteen. and he had
taken lessons since he was four. II he
had been only a village boy he might have
been vain of his performance. but at least
his mother and teacher had made him IN.
derstand something OF what playing Is.
Jamesie Doyle looked at him with round
serious eyes f'YOu kin almost get Il
right, some of It," he said honestly, but
never heard any of EN- quite get It right
II never heard many viollns."
SAY. II you want to play on this Vlolr
YOU may have 1t any time you want ex
cepting the two hours in the morning,
said Johnny. This IS the way you holC
it, tl4se
he handed the violin to Jamesie, but jus
then they heard the voice Of Johnny
grandmother calling for the little hre'
boy.
"There." said Johnny. nov you've go
to go. But tonight, as soon as supper
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

NU THEN Johnny Deerlng went to his
M grandmother's for the summer there
w was only one thing that his mamma
Insisted upon, and that was that he
should have his violin sent down and
should practise for two hours day during
the vacation. except Of course, on Sunday.
Johnny gioaned when he heard the con-
dition OF his going He did wish 10 go TO
Columbus. the little village in Pennsyl-
vania where his grandmother lived There
was nothing he loved better on earth than
The farm, the live stock the creek with Us
fishing and boating and the country good
times generally. Besides, there was MS
grandfather. who always let him driyel
going to and from church and market N
the big town and who went fishing with
him and had even promised to take Johnny
shooting II he would stay until September.
Then there was grandma who gave h'ml
such bully lunches when he went on TO
the far part of the farm or the other end
Of the creek. whence he couldn't come home
at noon. Then there was his sumner
chum, Tony Matthews. who lived on The
next place and had pony Of his own and
was the liveliest boy and the most fun
Johnny had ever known. And yet he
couldn't help grooming when he heard
about the violin. For, much as Johnny
loved the farm, he hated his violin practice
almost as vehcmently.
"Oh. Johnny. dear. how can You talk
$50, as IT you ndhtu Nnt tDtduklul
demonstrated his mamma.
For Jehnny's mamma was so very fond
of music, and especially fond of singing
that she had once thought of giving up her
whole life to Il and devoting herself to
a stage career, with the hope Of becoming
la great orlma donna. Then. after she
had made a. brave start and studied many
years, Johnny's papa had come along and
persuaded her that he needed her far more
rfu nj rrac hfar flfIfKr
to sing for him and her friends Instead OF
for great audiences.
But she had so hoped that Johnny would
be musician. How she had watched to
see whether ne had good voice and what
Is known as a good ear. Johnny's voice
was loud and strong enough, but, truth &c
tell, not over musical.
"But that may come" his teacher had
said. loath 20 discourage his mothers
hopes. when the voice changes then vi
shall see."
Then II became necessary TO discove
whether Johnny had any musical taste
The professor had looked little despair
e ling when asked about this Alas II
bel had not been for his over anxious mamm
Johnny would very soon have been droppe
as the most unpromising Of all pupils. Blu
his teacher decided to bear with him
Id little longer What he needs he SAID
lis TO hear more music. 20 play more,
is And that IS why when Johnny had al
e. rived az his granifather's house ne cal
%, Iried one piece OF luggage which he wonl
FAR rather have left az home.
~ There was no rsiiroad at Counbu
80 Grandfather was TO have come 10 The noa'
~, lest town 20 meet him bat when Jonnn
Sol on. 10 his amazement nc saw the q
milar team Of chesnu,s in charge Of
"a strange boy-a shy Ntlie frccSod ieio
some two Years Younger than himself.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

T was lucky that Bertha had learned 10
I read writing, because n she hadn't she
I might not have known what was In the
letter that she found IN the orchard. She
and Rose who was her doll, had a post
ofice all OF their own, where they used 70
10 for their mall. This was hole IN the
third tree from the end Of the outside row.
II was Just high enough for Bertha 70
reach when she STOOD ON tiptoe.
There used to be a branch growing there
once. but It had been cut or, and the hole
came where II had been. Then some blue
birds built a nest IN II. and Bertha used to
Ro 10 visit them sometimes but she never
disturbed them. When they grew up ana
new away she and Rose took the hole for
post office. They got a great many letters.
because Bertha mailed them there, ana
then went 10 get them the next day they
were mostly make belNVe letters mAoe o.
Re~fha was rather surprised when she
found a real letter ia tho hole. She knew
a must be for her, because nobody else
ueed the post ofhce or even knew anytmn
about II. The funny thing about the
letter was that IL WIS perfectly rouhu.
Ilke a saucer On one side Il was stamped
Min a beautiful golden crown and on the
other w.ln something that looked like the
face Of "A watch, with the hands pointing
~ four o'clock There was no writing on
fhe outside Of It. so Bertha opened II, and
this is what she reads-
''You are invited 70 attend my Dirtnoas
party. TILE klN n,
said 20 Rose just as though she knew
several OF them. Il suppose / ought &
60. because YOU are not allowed TO retus'
kings Invitations. but 1 wish had put OF
my white dress"
She looked all around, as though sh'
expected 10 see the birthday party some
q. M I'll az
So she and Bertha went down to the END
NJ the orchard and through the hedge ant
chen across the next field until the,
reached the woods. There they found I
boy dressed IN g1nen with a large hgur'
e'7' on his breast.
.evvho are your Bertha asked.
I am a page" he said. They call M
page Seven. That Is because q am onl.
IN the beginning"
',Are you part OF n book7' Bertha said.
ssl0o' he replied Il belong to a Volume
II takes ever 80 many pages to make
Volume. Have you an invitation
'sYes." said Bertha, ~ you mean one 4
the Birthday Party Here II Is"
you ought not to have opened a." h
put n hadn't how could hav
known thar It was an invitation7' Berth
aaloed
sYou couldn't" the page replied. IAN
then you wouldn't have come and Their
wouldn't have been 80 much OF a crowd"
Il don't see how anybody ever comes
they don't open their invitations" sail
Bertha.
Nobody ever does come" said IN
page That's The point Of the Who'll
thing. dare say you'll be the only persoi
there"
''rhen n won't be very crowded, I shout
think" Bertha replied, feeling a Attl
en1ry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

It can't tell You where It went" said
BERTHA
us b a secrtt?" the King asked. coming
mp very close 90 her and whispering IN her
car. 'lf youth tel me 4 u never tell
"lt isnt O. secret iierlhl said. II can
eel, you because I DON'T know
"iui thc mark Is gone 1 can't put Il on
the right sidel The King complained.
''No.' said Bertha, "Im afraid you
can't"
That's che mcst provoking thing thl'
has happened % me to-day he exclaimed
II wou.d rather have bad the mark GA
tho wrong side than nos have II at all.'
I'm very sorryi' said Bertha.
Something always happens when people
come 10 my birthday parties" the kinl
SAID. Il sometimes wish they'd stay
away"
He did not look at bertha when he san
this, but she thought he must mean hei
because she was the only one who ha,
come. X made her feel uncomfortable q
have all the Pages looking az her. bu
She made no reply Suddenly the Kin.
turned 20 her and put ont his hand
Z Well De said. 4 hope YOU have has
good time, and I'm so glad you came !.
lis the party over7" Bertha asked
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

Il suppose n might be worse" the page
eaid, soothingly Il Ont begin to scold
now: It isn't time Tor that yet"
~ wasn't scolding, Bertha said.
''rhats the reason ! asked you not to
begin said the page III you had already
begun I would have asked you 90 leave on.
We viii go now. ST sou please.
He led the way into the woods. walking
80 fast that Bertha could hardly keep ul
with him. The path turned and twisted
and led them into places which she was
sure she had never seen before. Pretty
soon Tidy came 20 another page yer,
much IKE the one who had met Bertha
except tilat his number WAS 'a.' He haf
a large bag stuffed ron Of Invitations
'-Haves any Of thcm been opened?' Der
thas page asked.
mot one. the other page replied.
Il told you SO, Page Seven said, turn
ing 70 bertha u don't know what tn
King WILL say when he sees you.
Beforel long they came out Of the wood
into an open green meadow. IA the middl
OF which fHas a Maypole hung with brigh
colored ribbons large number OF othe
pages VITA. different numbers on then
wore dancifs about il
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

over. you come out behind the barn and
Il show you"
Johnny was as good as his word. As for
Jamesie Doyle. the time that ne managed
10 spend with the violin in between his
farm work was simply amazing.
In September when Mr.. and Mrs Deer
ing arrived to take Johnny home, they
brought his violin teacher with them for
few days visit to the old farm. II was
evening when the carriage drew up at the
front door and the strains OF a violin came
softly across tho sweet air AS the music
greeted them a look Of pleased surprise
came over Mrs. behring's face, while the
professor looked astonished. 'tAh. John
NY" he gasped, "he improves he has, after
all. something. am amazed. confess /
did not think It,"
But just then Johnny Deering galioped
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
THE FREELY.

A freely beheld a star.
said he:-"Indeed you are
AS bright as any FREELY.
For all you seem 50 very high
Il wonder II you see my light
And II Il looks TO you as bright"
With that he flashed himself about.
quite satisfied beyond a doubt.
IRENE E BENSON
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
77HE KINGS BIRTF1DAY Party s.


They had not gone far IN the woods
when the cake suddenly rolled across the
path and tripped up Fage Seven so that
he fell on his back.
There II is nowr' he cried, as he picked
himself up. III he had only put a few
raislns In. It would have had no trouble"
what difference would that make?''
Bertha asked.
1T wouldn't have been so unraisinabie'
the Page said
While Bertha was thinking OF this they
came out Of the woods, and there was the
orchard before them.
Il can get along very well now. thank
you" she said to the Page, but he made no
reply, and she found that he had gone
without even saying goodby.
They are the ridest people I ever saw. -
she said 70 Rose as they crossed the hedge
II they send me another invitation shall
send II right back to them So therel"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

He put his finger IN his mouth and tried
TO rub out the mark but It only made q
black smudRe. Bertha happened 20 have
her eraser In her pocket and she thought
OF that she took the book and rubbed
out the mark. while the King watched
her and all the Pages crowded around to
see.
There" she said. when she had fin
ished. ITS all gone now
The King took the book and looked al
Il. $50 Il Is he said. "Where did It go.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

Yes, rs all over now" the King said.
"Goodbyi"
Page Seven came forward. III show
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

AI.ll u 6way for dear life.
! Yes said the professor. after he had
listened and talked to him. I'VE must give
this boy an opportunity. We will take him
back with us. We will educate him. It IS
our duty"
Mrs Deering was looking at Jamsie with
interest. She turned to Johnny with a
soFrowful smile. and I'm afraid Wen
naNe to give up hoping that Johnny will
teVelop mu steal talent. I'm afraid the
enid has NIB ear after ALL"
NO. thel professor put his hand on
Johnnys netd But see, he has given much
OF his vacation time to explaining how to
read the music, and all that ne had gath
cred IN his many years OF instruction to
this young friend. II he had not done this
we would not have known about the young
friends talent We would not have helped
him. He might have grown up without
musical knowledge with his talent vast
ed. If he really becomes a musician, then
your son IS his discoverer He has done
much for music. therefore.
He has not an ear. perhaps. but he has
at least a good heart. If he were my
son that would content me.
"Ah, indeed It does" said both Johnny'e
parents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

you the way back" he said. ''He says he
hopes you have had a good time, but you
don't know what he thinks"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

"Goodbyw Bertha said. and she
lowed Page Seven across the me
toward the wood
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

y citcA.AiiE a dtyl1y WtlcOIno
$. He had a gun over his
he instantly demanded that
IS should 90 down back OF
2 how well he had learned 10
get.
iolin, Johnny; who IS IT."
'Dpointed mother.
explained Johnny. and
lisiclan. He'll play that old
hrs a day IL you'll let him.
d. He's got an ear. I know
a I can't tell by the playing.
by the way he goes at Il.
and teacher followed him
the barn, where they found
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

asst then Johnny Deering galloped
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-06-20

of magnetic storms, induced by solar
disturbances, they certainly would
affect the telephone service. During
the disturbance following the last
great spot ! received letters from all
over the country from electricians
and cable operators giving accounts
.of difficulties in transmitting mes
.sages. One cable operator wrote me
that instruments were greatly dis
turbed on both sides Of the Atlantic.
"With all this evidence may it not
be quite within the range of POSSIBLE
ity, nay probability. that Sir William
Preece could hear the solar lombard
ment in the receiver OF his telephone.
Isolated from other sounds, thou sh
the message was sent 93,0OO.000
miles by wireless"