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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
THE WORST TRUST OF ALL.

One %devouring trust is the white
paper trust, and its greed knows no
bounds. The cost of white paper to the
consumer has been artiicially adj
vanced until for many purposes 1t is
almost prohibitive. The publishing of
books and periodicals has been so
greatly increased in cost that publish
ing houses have been compelled to adj
vance prices, with the result OF dis
c%ouraging literature and h~andicapping
public education in the schools. News
papers feel the burden most, and es-
pecially the one-cent daily that is read
by the masses. BY reason of the in
ordinately high price of paper there is
a movement in different cities TO
change the price of their papers to two
cents.
There is a tariff duty on printing
paper and wood pulp. The repeal of
his duty would smash the trust and
make normal prices. Resolutions ia
voring the repeal of the tariff duty
were adopted at a conference of
publishers at the Waldorf-Astori yes
terday, and the/attention of the Fed
eral government was called to the
white paper trust conspiracy in re-
straint of trade that is strangling pub
fishers all over the country. We be-
lleve that the entire American press
will join in these demands. If there is
to be no restraint on the omnivorous
greed of the white paper trust, then
there is no use of prosecuting any
trust, and the nations relief must be
found in repeating the duties behind
which they are entrenched.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
VIEWS OF EDITORS.
The Third Term TaIk.

AS regards this sort of talk, there are
two or three pertinent comments to be
made. First, Mr.. Roosevelt Is presumably
an honest. sincere man-no a hypocrlte
or a 'four-husher." Hie-record Justlnes
the acceptance of his reiterated state
ments as to his candidacy at their race
value. He has no intention of being a
candidate again, no desire to break his
pledge. Second, If 1t is conceivable that
human weakness should permit him 10
veer around and accept a denomination,
such an event could not occur unless IL
were demanded by the Overwhelming voice
of the party. That is hardly possible, In
view of the popular impression OF Roose-
velt's sincerity, and in view of the NUMBER
of candidates., one of whom so closely APP
proximates the Presidents own views ana
policies. Taft's growing strength, and his
backing by the President himself, seem to
offer i-nsurmountable obstacles to any ten
dency to stampede to Roosevelt. Third.
the Republican party Is in a sad state II
1t has only one man qualified to NIL tne
position Of President of the United States'
To confess that no other man can take the
Presidents place is to confess to woeful
weakness of organization and paucity OF
the material of which great leaders are
made.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

William Jennings Bryan tells "a good
story. at his own expense, of a time
when he was not as well known as he
is now
A widely admired campaign speaker
in Nebraska, who had been billed TO
make the principal address at a pollti-
cal gathering at Lincoln was Obliged
at the last moment. on account OF Ill
ness, TO send word hat he could not
keep the appointment. 1t n that
Mr.. Bryan was selected to fill his place.
Naturally, Mr.. Bryan felt some nerY-
BUSINESS, knowing thai he was to act as
substitute for an older and much bet
ter known speaker. and his apprehen-
sion was not lessened when he heard
himself thus announced by the chair
man:
"Feller citizens, this here's the sub
stitute for our gallant an admired
leader, unfortunately sick. | don I
know what his gent can do; but time
was short an we had to take what we
could git."-Success Magazine.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

Miss Hilda Englund, the young Swed-
ish actress, whose remarkable por-
trayals of Ibsen and ~Strtndberg roles
have brought her International repua-
ton, was recently the centre of a party
of women in a little restaurant on tho
East Side. During the course of the
dinner stories went round and Miss
Englund told some incidents of her ap-
premiership upon the stage at Stock
holm under the personal direction OF
that great actor. August Lyndberg.
Lyndberg was an august person ana
a strict disciplinarian. n day a
young actor who had already been the
victim of several reprimands and Sc
we're seedlings came in very late. He
was haggard. disheveled, and showed
plainly that he had been drinking. In
a very dignifed manner Lyndberg, who
had been watching for him, approached
and said in impressive tones: "Er-er
been on a drunk again.
$50 have T." responded the young
actor quickly.-Bohemian.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
Admission to Naval Academy.


To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
In what lines of study are candidates
for the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis examined and who appoints
them? INTERESTED.
candidates for admission to the Naval
Academy are examined mentally in read
ing, writing, punctuation, spelling, aritl-
metic, geography, English grammar, United
States history, worlds history, algebra
through quadratic equations and plain
geometry five books of Chauvenet's geom-
etry or an equivalent). Deficiency in any
one of these subjects may be sufficient to
insure the rejection of the candidate. Two
m~idshipmen are allowed for each Senator,
Representative and Delegate to Congress,
two for the District OF Columbia and five
each year from the United States at large.
The President makes the appointments
from the District of Columbia and the
United States at large. One appointment
is also made from Porto Rico. The regu-
lar course for ~midshipmen is six years,
four of which are at the academy and two
at sea. A candidate for admission is elig-
ible for appointment on the day he becomes
sixteen years old and Is Ineligible on the
day he becomes twenty years of age. The
,nidshipmen at the academy receive $500 E
year, out of which they must pay their
board and other expenses.-Ed.l
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
A premium ON Grimes.

Some of the Paris journals insist that
the Communication of the sentence of Soleil-
liant is putting a premium on crime. That
seems like a very sensible view of the case
But if it is a correct opinion, why APP
prove the passing of the guillotine? why
abolish the death penalty in all casesY AS
we have said, 1t has been virtually
abolished, and the result is that crimes
against little girls have become alarming
In their frequency and their atrocity. An
other type of criminals, the "Apaches,
is marked by a disposition to MAIN n
rob and even to murder. These criminals
presumably use the knife, and frequently
stab pedestrians wantonly just for the sake
of stabbing. This is the sequence, doubt
less the consequence, of virtual abolition
of the death penalty.
The moral of this does not seem very
difficult to deduce. No further laws are
needed to put a premium on crime. What
is demanded is the enforcement of the
laws that are now on the statute books.
This is needed not in France alone, but in
a number of other countries. the United
States included Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

Don't start him off on politics;
He isn't apt to take your view.
At anything he always kicks;
Hes bound to disagree with you.
Religion! Well, he'll talk all day;
There is no limit to his string.
1t doesn't matter what you say,
He'll argue on most anything.
You tell him that the world is round
And he will even Question that,
Or prove it oval, I'll be bound,
If you assert hat it is fiat,
Discussions what is his delight;
For thai to n side he'll swing
And gable, gable all the night
He'll argue on most anything.
The proper way of making cheese,
The lunar influence on tides,
The causes of the sap in trees
And any mortal thing besides.
I've listened till / had to groan,
While to my b~uttonhole he'd cling.
You'd better let that man alone
He'll argue on mos anything.
Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
Aerial warfare.

That Thu Hague Conference realized the
terrible consequences of a battle in the
air. or the destruction that might come to
an army by the dropping of explosives,
was brought conspicuously to the front
during the recent sittings. The renewal OF
the hve-year agreement Of 1899, forbidding
the dropping of explosives from balloons
or other airships has been considered. and
the feeling among military men is that 1t
is for the best interests Of humanity that
such prohibition be kep intact. 1t re-
mains to be seen, however, in how far the
great powers can be held in check with the
further advance in rhe construction of air.
ships and with the knowledge that a SUI
perior agency of destruction to any here
fore in use has been placed at the COM
mand Of the worlds armies.-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

to the spirit of nationality that cannot
be extinguished by political PARTISAN
ship. Oklahoma and Indian Territory
together in their population make a
larger State than any other when it
was admitted to the Union. Statehood
means much for the development of
the new Oklahoma. 1t will accelerate
the pace and make this splendid terri
tory one of the most important sections
of the United States
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

CARNATIONS. In a majority of cases the
strike was successful. The greatest
number of strikes was in the building
trades, namely, 1888 per cent. The year
1903 witnessed the greatest number OF
strikes. 1t is noteworthy that among
the industrial States New Jersey shows
the least percentage of strikes and
loekouts.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
A REJECTED CITY CHARTER.

Chicago has rejected its proposed
new charter by a large adverse major
ity. The municipality is hampered in its
development by lack of money. As the
law stands the debt limit is based on
the assessed valuation, aRd the propo-
sition was to make the basis the actual
property value. But the property own
ers feared extravaganza and voted
against the charter. A much stronger
sentiment, however, was the a%pprehen-
sion that under a new charter the sab
batarians would be enabled to close the
saloons on Sunday. That was enough
to defeat the charter. The adverse ma
jority was about $4,000 and it was prin-
cipally on account of Sunday closing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
Drury Lane Theatre.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
When was the famous Drury Lane
Theatre. In London, built? A brief outline
of its history would be much appreciated.
A. e. X.
IDrury Lane Theatre was first built
under royal patent. in 1868, by Thomas
Killigrew, whose company was known as
the Kings company, in distinction from
the Dukes company, of Davenant. The
house was originally called the Theatre
Royal. Burned in 1872, 1t was rebuilt in
1914 from designs by Sir Christopher Wren.
In the years that followed, rivalry between
the two companies was so ill-sustained
that in 1852 they were united. A dozen
years later Betterton and Others of the
company made their w~ell-known secession
to Lincoln's Inn Fields, and in 1909 con-
tinued bad management caused the theatre
to shut down. Colley Cibber and his asso-
ciates renewed its prosperity, and Garrick's'
management, which followed QT46-76) was
perhaps the most famous in its history,
with Peg Wellington and Kitty Give as
stars. In 1871 the old building made way
for a new structure, which was opened
three years later and managed by Sheri-
dan. In 1900 thiA again was destroyed by
fire, and in 1872 the present house was
opened. The acting of Kean gave it pros
perity for a time. but since his day Drury
Lane and its managers have suffered
numerous vicissitudes. In recent years 1t
has been devoted largely to spectacular
pieces and English opera.-Ed.l
Answers to Correspondents.
CONSTANT READER-You can obtain
the Information by applying at the Technl-
cal Evening School in High street.-Ed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
Locating Them.

AR those people who drove up to-
day your relatives" asked the inquisi-
tive neighbor.
yep" answered the small boy.
ION which side-your fathers or
your mother's?"
Mary side. When father and mother
gets into an argument everybody knows
better than to take sides."-Washing-
ton Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

During a period of twenty-five years
from 1881 to ~1905-there were S6,757
strikes and 1876 lockouts in the United
States, not counting those of less thar
one days duration. ~There were strikes
in 1871, 4o7 establishments, and the
total number of strikers was 6,72S,O4S.
The number of employees thrown out
of work by labor troubles was s,52s, 4S4.
OF the whole number Of strikes about
20 per cent. were ordered by labor or
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
Only for show.

GAS you see by my collection of the
poets" said Mr.. Parvenu, proudly, as
he showed the glories of his newly
fitted UP library, II make 1t a point
to secure all the gems of literature
Yes" urmur the critic, dryly, as
he picked up a volume, and I notice
YOU prefer those gems uncut."-Balti-
more American.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

The new state. oklahoma, win come
into the Union as a Democratic State
to reinforce the Democratic minority
in the Senate with two Senators. This
win be a result of legislation by a Re-
publican Congress- ind it is = tribute
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

Madam, do you keep hens?" asked
the lady with the gold-rimmed eye
glasses at the door of the farm house.
'Sure!' replied the woman In the
door, wiping her chin with her ging-
ham apron; are you LOOKING for board,
ma'am ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
corroborntIye EvIdence.

Are you engaged?p asked the young
man, thinking he nae noted a lack of
welcome.
Yes replied the girl, but for this
evening only. There's my engagement
ring now she added, as the electric
doorbell sounded.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
PLACING the BIame.

DO you believe" quered the young
widow. that matches are made IN
heaven?"
while I am not prepared to deny IT.
replied the old bachelor, Il wan to
state right here and now that IT they
are the shipping clerk makes some aw-
full blunders."@Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

We are now entering upon a political campaign in New
Jersey that promises to be the hottest and most closely contested
of any since the Republicans gained control of the State govern
ment. Since the trouncing given to the Democratic party for its
Coal Combine and Race Track legislation, and other misdeeds,
the party has not done much in the way of affirmative action
to win back public confidence, but the Republican statesmen
have b1underingly played right into their hands. The Dickinson
scandal and the indifference shown in the face of the Assembly
Investigating Committees revelations, with other things. have
made an impression on the public mind thar won't be easily
efaced. But Election Day is six weeks off and much may
happen in that time.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

"Mrs. Croker Denies That She Ever Was Estranged From
Husband" It isn't nice to contradict a woman, but there is
very good reason for saying that the wife of the ex-Leader of
has a very poor memory. And those who know the
facts believe that Mrs. Croker was justified in the attitude as
stunned by her at the time of the trouble.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

After u landlord had pocketed the
$50 which we pay monthly for our lit
tie apartment, he blushed painfully.
why do you color SOP 1 asked.
Because l have a rent in my trous-
ers," he ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

while their cases are pending. It would
not be the first time in Pennsylvania
that a mar indicted for public robbery
was the recipient of official honors.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
IN HUMOROUS VEIN
consIdernte Husband.

"Absalom." said Mrs. Rambo, you
smell horribly of tobacco"
fNanshy. m dear mumbled Mr..
Rambo, maintaining his equilibrium
with an effort. Il came home in tn
smoking car so you wouldn't smell tn
banquet on me.'-Chicago Tribune.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

No; she is not tattooed.
That queer plan
Is a nice. peekabooed
Coat of tan.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

Do YOU know Senator Patrick H. McCarren, of Brooklyn ?
Lanky of figure, saturnine of face and glib of tongue, he has
been for many years the protector and champion of vested
interests whenever legislation oveshadowed them in Albany.
No Trust too much of a pariah to enlist his eloquence. His
sheltering arm was thrown around the Gas Trust and the Sugar
Trust and all the others. When unsympathetic reforIners sought
to drive out of public office unfaithful servants Senator Nc
Canen was OF hand to defend them. And, strange though it
may seem, despite all the time that he gives to the patriotic
work of the State, he has managed to accumulate a fortune.
He doesn't have to be content with virtue as the reward of
duty we'll done.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BML-A HOT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MccARRENS PEsSMISM.

Parker cricises Roosevelt Policy Well, he has made
that a steady job for some years, but, somehow, an over
whelming majority of his fellow citizens seem to like that
same policy.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

An examination of the Supreme Court records as to certain
documents referred to by Attorney General McCarter would prob
ably show that some of the documents are missing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19
FROM STAR

Anonymous communications cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names Of correspondents are not required for
publication. bur as a guarantee of good faith.
-Ed.l
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-19

Colonel A. K. Mcclure was at one time conspicuous as the
editor of the philadelphia Times" now defunct, but for years
he has been in the down and out class. He now rises
from the tomb to remark:
The growth of socialism during the last year has been un-
examped, and the growth of anarchy ever keeps apace with
who have violated the antitrust laws are vindictivey denounced
as public "ma1efactors," while organized, open, red-handed
murderers are classed IS :" undesirable citizens" Whenever there
shall be assurance to the people of the fearless and honest
administration of justice to all classes and conditions public
trust will be supreme and tranquility and prosperity will be the
jewels of the nation.
more than violate the antitrust laws, They violated the laws
profit they suborned perjury and were guilty of corruption and
grating.
And the E" undesirable citizens" have yet to be convicted of
being &c organized, open, ~red-handed murderers.'' Indeed, some
of them were never suspected, let alone accused of anything
of the kind.
If by 'the growth of Socialism ;" is meant the increas-
most of us stand for that kind of Socialism, and we are proud
of it.
The Public Utility Commission bill appears, on cursory ex-
animation, to be a strong ~measure-barring its omission to in
c1ude railroads within the scope of its operation.
Is there a sincere intention to pass that measure? Or is it
merely intended for campaign purposes?
If it could be passed now and the appointments put up to
the Governor right away, we should probably get a strong Com
One provision in the bill requires that the appointees
no connection with any public utility concern. There is
in the Railroad Commission law a similar proviso as to rail-
roads, but it was violated, probably unintendonally, by Governor
Stokes when he made the appointments under it. Possibly this
was due to the fact that the selections were made at a time
when it seemed likely that an altogether different measure
would pass.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-21
DISASTROUS FIRE At ENFIELD,
Enfield Knitting Mills and Other Prep
. eFiy Destroyed.

Last Thursday morning about 2:45
o'clock our neighboring town Enfield
was visited by most Obstructive fire,
the loss being estimated at over S45.-
900
The Enfield Knitting Mills and
three dwelling houses were entirely
consumed, besides minor damages to
other houses, furniture, etc.
The Enfield Progress gives the
following regarding the various
losses:
Enfield Knitting Mills, 4O,0OO,
$18,250 insurance; E. c.. Shearin,
three dwellings, 81, 800, with 81 900
insurance; H. C. Atkinson, 81 900,
no insurance: J. H. Harris, $500, no
insurance. The damage to the fur
niture Of H. c. Atkinson and R. c..
Dunn has not been estimated, but is
not great. This is fully covered by
insurance.
/ Mr.. Geo. T. Andrews, who was
half owner In the knitting mills, was
here this week and Informed Us that
he would rebuild Immediately. He
says he will have no one associated
with him, but will operate the plant
alone.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-21
What Our Reporter Saw in New York,

4 recent visit to one of the largest
paint factories in the world, disclosed
machinary that was producing 10, 100
gallons Of Paint, and doing it better
and in less time than 100 gallons
could be made by hand mixing.
This was the celebrated L. & NJ.
paint.
The L. & M. Zinc hardens L. & M.
White Lead and makes L. &. NJ.
Paint wear like iron for 10 to Is
years.
4 gallons L. & M. mixed with 3
gallons Linseed Oil makes 7 gallons
Of paint at a cost of less than 81 20
per gallon.
If any defects exist in L. & NJ.
Paint, will repaint house for moth
ing.
Donations of l.. & NJ. made to
churches.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
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