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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

He looked about with air d~istraught,
And cried in tones of o
I'm wondering which way I ought
In quest of peace to go.
The streets r filled with motor cars
Which pass me madly by;
There will be airships mid the stars
If I should learn to fly.
Fen in the ocean depths profound
Strange craft I'd dodge in vain.
And should I burrow meath the ground
I'll meet a subway train.
Unto a state of nervous stress
My life is surely linked,
My only chance for happiness
Is to become extinctt"
Washington Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

The cost of the steam railroads in the
United States averages $71, 1888 per mile
n much of this is fictitious. The cost
of the street railroads in the United
States averages nearly $1O2, 900 per mile.
The steam railroad companies purchase
their rights of way and the street rail-
roads do not. The former are at a
heavy cost for grading, bridges and ex-
pensive steel rails. The street railroads
lay their tracks in streets and high
ways, and are at a comparatively small
expense for bridges. If the average
cost of the steam railroads is swollen
by water, what shall be said Of the
average cost of the street railroads?
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

The reception given II Judge Fort
at the Republican club in East Orange
last night was a "send-off' for the
Republican Gubernatorial candidate
by his neighbors. He makes his start
from the home base in a campaign
begun before the echoes Of the
nominating convention have been lost
IN The Jersey lhills.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
VIEWS OF EDITORS.
The oklahoma Constitution.

The Oklahoma constitution is not one to
command much respect. 1t is too "ad-
vanced,'' too paternal. But 1t is not I'M
Republican, and this is the only test by
which 1t can justly be measured. Okla
homa has a population greater than any
one of more than half the States of the
Union, an intelligent and progressive popu-
lation, and its further exclusion would be
an outrage not to be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Plain Dealer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

Evidently it was with a sense of the
magnitude of the job that the Senate
committee of investigation remained
inert all summer and half of September.
There are now to be two examining
lawyers to probe into Hudson County
affairs, and, thus fortified, the commit
tee will next week proceed to investi-
gate. The Hudson County government
has always been held up in New JerA
sey as an awful example. 1t has been
the black sheep of the State. So there
are no surprises in store. Whatever
shall be developed there of a bad char
acter will simply be confrmatory Of
a popular belief that is very largely
shared, too, in Hudson County itself.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
A Thrilling speech.

Apropos of vanity, Secretary Root
told at Yale about a politician who, the
day before he was to make a certain
speech, sent a 41-page report of 1t to
all the papers. On page 20 appeared
this paragraph: But the hou grows
late, and I must close. ono, mol Go
on! Go onr)"-Argonaut.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
An Ante

"Automobiles,Y said wragged whis-
kers, us gittin' so common nowadays
that
He smiled thoughtfully.
: It'll soon be safe fer US fellers to
say we're hostlers lookin' fer work.
Milwaukee wisconsin.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

The Democrats are in favor of Home Rule. Good. But
what kind of Home Rule? And how much of i1 And how
is it to be brought about? There must be legislation. Will
include one or other of the repealers of the Bishops law"
urged in the House of Assembly last winter by the Democratic
legislators7
The Republicans tell US that they have accomplished excise
and mean to maintain them, and that is taken in the
rural districts to mean the Bishops law as it stands. But
the Republican candidate says that he is for Home Rule, and
that is regarded by opponents of the Bishops law as a
promise u help each community to obtain the right to- settle
the problem in its own way.
Both sides must be more definite and specific. y The voters
to know just what they may expect, and they have a
to that knowledge.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

The fact that New Jersey Republicans
have nominated a man named Fort for
Governor does not necessarily mean that
that their attitude In the campaign is TO
be entirely a defensive one.-spring1eld
Union.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
Great Feat.

Our train struck a bear on the way
down"
was he on the track?"
No; the train had to go into the
woods after INSTRUMENTATION Herald.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

Husband-Have you heard that they're
going to start a museum of antiquities
here?
Wife-So? Then I can give them this
hat of mine!-Translated for Transat-
lantic Tales from Meggendorfer Blaet-
ter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
unones.ionnbIe Confidence.

Jackson-Heaven bless lin! He
showed confidence in ne when the
clouds were dark and threatening.
Wilson-In what way?
jacksonville len me an umbrella
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
He Needed I'm.

when he told his friends that Moth
ing could beat apples as brain food,
what do you think they did,"
Dunno
Sent him six barrels"-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
IN HUMOROUS VEIN.


Did he really tell you I had a STAGE
% asked the amateur actress.
NO" replied her candid friend ne
said you were."-Philadelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

Only last night l stole a kiss,
Now my conscience pricks, alack!
Therefore l think I'll go around
Tonight and put 1t back.
Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
A Cruel Critic.

II had no idea when I penned this
little child of my brain"
THE poem shows 1t, madam."-Hous-
ton Post.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
FROM STAR

Anonymous communications cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names of correspondents are not required for
publication. but as q guarantee OF good faith.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

You are a harvard man.
True, Miss Shape1eigh, but how
.oh, I recognize the tackle.'-bouis
Vile Courter-Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
Mr.. Bonaparte ON Penalties.

Mr.. Charles ]. Bonaparte, Attorney Gen.
eral of the United States, said in his adj
dress on Punishment and Pardon" at the
prison congress in Chicago, that when q
man already had been thrice convicted OF
crime, upon his fourth conviction he should
be liable to the death penalty.
Attorney General Bonaparte began his
address with the statement that 'the pri-
mary purpose of punishment is to secure
obedience to the law" On that principle
alone he confuted himself when be adj
vocated the r%eadoption of so great an ex-
tension of the death penalty, for with the
restriction of such punishment in England,
for example, the crimes decreased for
which 1t had been prescribed.
. ATkere Is another point, however, which
Mr.. Bonaparte overlooked. He fails to per-
ceive that punishments hav an effect on
those who infiict them as well as on
those who receive them. and that my COM
munity which establishes and maintains
the evil which 1t produces OF cruel and un-
natural infiuence.-Boston Globe.
The New Jersey Republicans.
The New Jersey Republicans enter this
campaign substantially united and with
a candidate for Governor that every Re-
publican in the State can support with
satisfaction. Justice j. franklin Fort has
beon on the bench in New Jersey for near
ly eleven years, first on the Common Pleas
and Their In the Supreme Court, and he
gained there a firm reputation as a just
judge and a learned jurist. Before his APP
pointment to the bench he lad achieved
success at the bar. His political activity
before he became a Judge was Of that high
class, which sought the good and success
of his party and nothing for himself. He
is we'll equipped for the office for which
he is nominated and will make an excellent
Governor.
While his opponent, Frank S. Katzen-
bach, will probably secure the full vote OF
the Democratic party, New Jersey is a Re
publican State, and there is no division
in that party this year that holds out any
hope for the Democrats. In New Jersey, as
elsewhere, the disposition of some Republi-
cans to independence has had a beneficial
influence on the party and brought about
in large measure the removal of the causes
of offense and division. The excellent ad-
ministration of Governor Stokes also has
strengthened the party by the general sat
isfaction 1t has given in all quarters.-Phil-
] adelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

Answers to Correspondents.
s. A. M.-We can find M record NJ a
sailing vessel ahnving crossed the Atlantic
in nine days.-Ed.
FRANK Hive cannot give. business
addresses In this column.-Ed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24
Theatre Prices IN Shakespeare.

Prices In S-hakespenre's a
To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What were the prices OF admission to-
theatres in the time of Shakespeare?
STUDENT.
THE price of admission to theatres in
the Elizabethan period was small. The
best rooms or boxes at the Globe Thea
ire were only a shilling; other places were
twopence and some as low as a penny. In
the writings Of the dramatists of that
period there are frequent references to the
t%wopenny gallery. By 1910 there Is men
ton OF two shillings being paid for GER
tain places, and we hear OF half crown
boxes. The pit and gallery were then six
occasions when the prices were raised
Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
The difference in the Democratic and
Republican platforms for campaign pur-
poses this fall Is comparatively i~nsignif-
cant. bur the method of their conception
and of their adoption is a matter of gem
eral comment.
The Democratic party came boldly to
the front like men and offered their plat
form voluntarily to the people without
coercion, having recognized the determi-
nation of the people to lave laws enacted
whereby they may be enabled to run
their own government. II elected, can they
fulfill their promises to the people?
The Republican Regulars had a platform
rammed down their Threats under protest,
for the Colbyites and the independent Re-
publicans ia them swallow it as a
child a dose of castor oil, In driblets, mixed
with lemon juice.
Do these regular reformers love re-
form then? Will they, IL elected, enact
those popular measures forced upon them
and demanded by the people, or will they
Hillery-wakelee them? Can they do any
thing else than deceive the people again?
But why do not those popular spider-web
platforms contain IN anti-graft plank? IL
looks as though both parties were catering
to the CRATER" Or are they merely
afraid Of his influence? Both parties know
the ubiouitous CRATER is worse than
San Jose scale in an apple orchard, and
deserves no better treatment.
Methinks the slippery platforms smell
of sulphur or some other alluring drug.
when devils win their blacklist sins put
on they do suggest at first with heavenly
show" / once did hear a political stump
speaker In Newark quote the following
familiar couplet: .
When the devil was sick, the devil a
monk would be;
When the devil was well, the devil a
monk was he"
| remember I thought at the time II
would make a fitting epitaph on his own
tombstone. and not merely his own, but
on the majority of those who are looking
for political something for nothing.
We will know more of planks and plat
forms this time next year.
A. r. FORDYCE, SR.
Newark, September %.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

If home rule or local option were enacted in the form
which some desire, we might see Newark and all Essex County
closed up tight all the time under a prohibition rule and Jersey
City and Hudson County wide open for seven days a week
Or we might see the saloons of Newark open, those of East
Orange closed and those of Orange open. Wouldn't that be a
sumptuary sandwich New York Tribune.
Before the socaled Bishops law went into operation we
had Home Rule of an illegal and unauthorized kind. The
police and excise authorities either enforced the Sunday closing
law or ignored ii, Just as local sentiment decreed. Essex County
furnished a striking illustration Of how this was done. Newark,
Orange, East Orange and Bloomfield are built up against each
other, 81 that most people don't know where one ends nd the
other begins. In Newark and Orange practically every saloon
did a Sunday business, whereas in East Orange and Bloomfield
everything was closed up tight. And in the same county
Monclair was dry, while Be1evine was wet The odd thing
about it was that pretty nearly everybody seemed to be satisfied.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

Under the old system it was rare to hear any protest in
Newark or Orange against Sunday selling, even from those who
cordially disiked the traffic. The thirsty souls in East Orange,
Bloomfield and Montcar seemingly accepted without murmur the
fact that public sentiment in these municipalities demanded Sun
day closing.
With a law permitting each municipality to regulate the
saloon traffic as it pleased, the various cities and towns here
abouts would probably line up just about where they did when
the Home Rule principle was being enforced in defiance of the
law. However we settle this bothersome puzzle let us do it
Enthusiastically and straightforward1y, and so that we may
discourage hypocrisy and blackmail. We cannot afford to main
tain on the statute books laws that are not enforceable.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
A VALUABLE LESSON.

"Sfx years ago I learned a valuable lesson," writes John Pleasant. of Mag nolia, Ind "I then began taking Dl Kings New Life Pills, and the longer take them the better I find them '' They please everybody 25c at R. H- Beers & O., Newtown; BettS & BettA, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel: ". N. Noble, New Milford; E. J. Bucking- ham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, Rox- bury Station; G. w. Hurlburt & Oel. Roxbury; Connery Bros, Georgetown; J. NJ. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; ". R. Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; Smith Bros. Cornwall
 Bridge, Edwin H. Besrdsley, New Preston: George E. Frink. Falls Village; E. S. Fairchild & Son, Nichols, drug stores
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
ton, Mass, who has spent much time in Newtown as the guest of Miss $. J..
GRANGE BULLETIN.
OFFICERS OF POOTATUCK GRANGE TO
 BE INSTALLED BY F. E. BLAKEMAN.
UHS o S V = v O1 O = eS Church.

At the next meeting of Pootatuck Grange on February 5, the installation of officers will take place. Frank E.. Blakeman of Stratford, well and favor ficiate as installing officer. Following the installation ceremonies refresh ments will be served, and the Patrons of Pootatuck are asked to bear this fact in mind. The installation will be public and those interested in Grange matters are invited to attend. Poota- tuck Grange has now three candidates awaiting initiation.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

NeHJown people are assured a treat in recital at the Town hall, Wednes. day evening, February 6, when Miss Agnes E. Platt of New York will ap- pear in a program to consist of vocal solos, impersonations, monologues, the entertainment to conclude with a highly amusing sketch in which other local talent will assist. Miss Platt's prominence and success as soloist and elocutionist is we'll Known and the entertainment promises to be the 25 and 35 cents. The reserved seats will be on sale at the store of R. H. Beers & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

The Hopewell Improvement club met, last week Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs Theron E. Platt. After the work refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs J. B. Goodsell on Wednesday afternoon, February 6. The club are earning money to paint and repair the school house in that district.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Maude Allen of Milford com menced her duties as operator in tn, local telephone exchange, Monday. She is boarding at the Grand Central hotel
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

On Thursday morning of last week the thermometer registered 20 degrees below zero at A. H.. Ferry's in Hope we'll.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Several of the men who are working on the Walbridge place in Hopewen are boarding with MT and Mrs A. H. Ferry.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Grandma's and Streets pancake flour and strictly pure maple syrup, this is what you want for breakfast Get them at the store of Morris. the grocer.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
HOME NEWS.
VIEWPOINT WATERzCO.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
 HOLDERS.


 Water Go. was held on Friday night at the Brick building, 587 of the 800 shares of stock being represented. The directors elected were: c. B. Taylor, L. c. Morris, w. A. Leonard, w. J. Beecher, w. Fl. Hubbell, Arthur J. Smith and D. 0. Peck. Treasurer Morris reported the cost of the plant had been S31 ,462 and that $1, 767.77 had been received for water connections. The directors later organized by elect ing these officers; President, 2. B. treasurer, l.. 0. Morris; secretary, w. A. Leonard. The meeting adjourned to February 8, at 7.30 p. m. The Water Go. has arranged the following bill of rates:
 FOR SINK AND BASIN FIXTURES, Occupied by one family not ex-
 ceeding eight persons, 5000 For each additional person, 100 For each house occupied by two
 families, not exceeding 10
 persons, 1900 For each house occupied by three
 or more families, not exceed
 ing 12 persons, 21 % For each additional person, l. %
 WATER CLOSETS. For each family, not exceeding
 eight persons, 400 For each additional person, LOO '' " closet, 2 co
 BATH TUBS. For each family, not exceeding
 persons, 300
 family, 200 For each additional person, 50
 URINALs. - For each family, 200
 HOUSE BOILERS. House boilers for heating, Loo
 PRIVATE STABLES. For one horse, including water for washing wagons, % For each additional horse, LOO For each head neat cattle, LOO The minimum rate for any pur-
 pose shall not be less than 1000 Hose fixtures for street, sidewalk or garden sprinkling, use of hand hose only, limited to two hours per day, % Private fire hydrant, 5000 | Public drinking fountains, 5O.0O BUILDING PURPOSES Each barrel of lime or cement, .O6 Brick per M, .O5 l Brick per M, including plaster | ing, .1C Mastering 100 yards, .3( Barber shops without bath, one r chair, 3.O( Barber shops without bath, two chairs, 5.O( Hotels including stables, metered. | METER RATES.
 1000 gallons or less per day, 35c 1oOt gallons.
 1000 to 5000 gallons per day, BOG pe 1000 gallons. .. 5000 gallons and over per day, 25 per 1000 gallons.
 If meter gets out of order and fail to register, the consumer will b. charged at the average daily consump tion as shown by the meter when il order.
 All meters are set by the Water O. and a proper charge may be made fo the work. All damage to meter vii be charged to the owner or Occupan of the premises, and in addition to tn service rate, yearly rental of S1 fO each meter will be collected, large sizes in proportion.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Hattie Ruffels of Bridgeporr spent Sunday with-her parents, Dea
 md Mrs George RufIelS, in Hawley- yille-
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

MT and Mrs George Beck of Bethel were guests, Sunday, Of MT and Mrs Charles J. Beck in Hopewell.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

S. Howell Wright, a student at Yale university, passed Sunday with his parents, Rev and Mrs o. O. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Bessie Doran of Hopewell had
 the misfortune, last Thursday morn ing, in going from her home to the schoolhouse, a distance of about a quarter of a mile, to freeze her nose. The thermometer was 20 degrees below zero in that locality on that morning.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Benjamin Smith, son of MT and Mrs R. H. Smith, has secured position in TOrrinptOn.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

The regular communication of Hi ram lodge, No. IS, F. & A. M, will ioc- cur next Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Gustave w. Carlson spent. Frfda, night in Gotham, participating iu foot race held at Madison Square Gar den.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

On Thursday and Friday J. B. Fair child and Richard Ardnt housed their
 ice supply, securing ice nine inches in
 thickness, of fine quality, from Taun- ton lake.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Kathryn E Bradley of THE BEE force is boarding at the Grand Central hotel
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

to marked degree Tn all the relations of the society to the sustaining churches
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Word has been received of the death sister of Miss Eva Jones of Arling-
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Benjamin Field, who is working at the ~Walbridge place in Hopewen, is boarding with MT and Mrs J. B. Good Soll
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

w. J. Alexander of New York ha been spending a few days with hi family in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Ella Doran of Hopewell lost heI faithful family horse, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Michael Honan housed his ice SUD- ply, Saturday, cutting on Taunton lake.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

pr Alexander Noe of Ansonia was in town, Monday
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Mrs Charles l.. Briscoe of Taunton has been quite i'll, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
ST ROSES.


ENTERTAINMENT AT ST MARY's HALL.
 The people of Sandy Hook and New town are requested by the Sisters of Mercy to attend an entertainment to be given for their benefit at St Mary s hall, Sandy Hook, On the evenings of February2, February 6 and February 12. Admission each evening will be 25c. Dancing free. The drawing of prizes will take place on February 12.
 Don O. Shelton, president of the newly formed N ational Bible InStitu te and associate secretary of the Con- gregational Home Missionary society, has rendered his resignation to the latter society in order that his whole time might be freed for the work of the Bible Institute after February 1. MT Shelton is we'll and favorably known by the local Congregational church people, who will be surprised and pained to learn of his departure from his present work. At meeting held last week the executive committee Of the Congregational Home-M Missionary society, in giving formal expression t their feelings as to MT Shelton's with drawal, said that he had brought eu ergy, conSecration, devotion and fer
 tility of method which have been felt
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Don't fail to visit the big sale of the Felter Shoe Stock, high-grade Footwear, at un- heard of prices.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
MISS AGNES E. PLATT

TO APPEAR AT THE TOWN HALL, WED
 NEsDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

The Corner of Good Shoes.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
Rubber
 and Felt Boots.

3.75 Coon Tail Snag Felt
 Boots, 2-O7 800 Snag Over Felt Boots,
 2.37 2.5O Snag Over Felt Boots,
 I.O7 2.25 Boys Felt Boots, I.o7 200 Youths Felt Boots, I.47 4.5O Lambertville Snag Rub-
 beI Boots, 3.O7 $50 Woonsocket Rubber
 Boots, 2.S7 800 Mems Short Rubber Boots, 2.37 2.25 Boys Storm King Best Rubber boots, 2.O7 50 Youths's Storm King Best Rub- Der Boots, Io7 l 75 Women's, Misses and Children's Boots. o7c 300 Mems 4-buckle high Arctics,
 | 7.37 1.75 Mems 1-buckle heavy Arctics, I.I7 2.5O Mems Gold Seal Arctics, I.o7 1.25 Mems Gold Seal Rubbers, pure | gum, o7e