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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-29

What has become of the old fash
toned woman who said she worked
her fingers to the bone Shaving for
her children?
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-29
INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE.

INIENCOIIEWIAIE UEbAIEs
Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Eugene, Ore, March 29.-Much in
terest is manifested in the annual con-
tests tonight of the Triangular Debat-
ing league, comprising the state uni
versities of Washington, Idaho and
Oregon. The debates take place stimuli
taneously at each of the three univer-
stiles. The question selected for de-
bate this year deals with the repeal of
the fifteenth amendment to the federal
constitution.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-29
PILGRIMS FLOCK TO ROME.
Associated Press Cable to The Evening

Rome, March 29.-Seldom in recent
years has holy week found so many
foreigners in Rome as are here at the
present time. The city is full of pill
grims and sightseers of all nationali-
ties. The number of visitors from
across the Atlantic is especially large,
and several American bishops are
among the number. The various
churches are crowded at all services.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-29

Don't tell people you admire them;
show it.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-29

recorded by st. John is chanted and
then follows the alteration of the cross
which is kissed by the celebrant and
his assistant.
Good Friday is regarded as a legal
holiday in many parts of the world.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11

further discussion, with the stipulation
that the work be completed within three
weeks.
Work has dragged on the building since
the contract was awarded, August "a,
1904. At first ting excus for the delay was
that apparatus needed for use in the
laundry, disinfecting and operating rooms
could not be promptly obtained. It was
said about six months ago that the build
ing was completed. but later serious de-
fects were found I'm the asphalt flooring
of the building. This will have to be
remedied. 1t is understood. Charles s.
Cooper is the general contractor and sub
let some of the werk to others, including
the Hay Foundry and Iron Company and
the Pitts Asphalt Flooring Company.
Freeholder Pierre Black caused a flut-
ter when he made a statement to the
effect that the Public Service Corporation
was using the Bridge street bridge for three
OF its trolley lines, the Kearny, Hacken-
sack and Turnpike, when it had the right
to only one, the Turnpike, under an agree
ment. He explained that the company was
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11

to pay the $1,000 annually for the three
lines, but was really using the privilege
at 5000 a year. AS Mr.. Blacks knowledge
on the matter was questioned, 1t was re-
ferred to the bridge committee aud the
County Counsel, on motion of Freebooter
Seaman.
TO the free bridge committee was re-
ferred a communication from the New
Jersey Automobile and Motor Club asking
what had been done~in the matter of re-
building the Plank road.
Resolutions on the death OF the late Free
holder Robert H. Harper. of the Sixth
Ward. We're passed and ordered spread on
the minutes and sent to the family of the
deceased.
City Clerk James F.. Connelly notified
the board Of the election by the Common
Council of John j. Gaynor to succeed Mr..
HARPER. FreeEolder Gaynor was in his
seat. He was the recipient Of a floral
horseshoe from the John j. Gaynor Asso-
citation. of which he is standard bearer.
The board was notified tina the Court
House committee will formally turn over
the Court House TO them October II at
An invitation TO attend a reception TO
Mayor Haussling by the Common Council
tonight WAS accepted
A resolution was passed to improve as
county roads, under the State road act,
Fairvlew venue. beginning at BLOOMFIELD
avenue; Verona borough, to Myrtle avenue,
Verona township; also Myrtle avenue, from
i junction of Fairview avenue to Pompton
turnpike in the same township.
The public building committee awarded
a contract to the Richmond Clay Products
Company. of New York, for $1,539.30, to
furnish 5000 feet of tile pipe for draining
work at the Overlook Asylum. The bid
of the Manhattan firm was the owest OF
| seven. Is
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
RECRUIT FOR FAGAN.
He Is Son of Former Governor Bedle,
Who Wa a Democrat.

JERSEY CITY, Oct. 11.-Major Thomas
F. Bedles son OF former Democratic Gov
ernor Joseph d. Bedle, cam out for the
reelection of Mayor Mark M. Pagan To-
day, MI. Bedle declared that the admin
~istration Of Mayor Pagan had been distin-
guished chiefly by the attempt to do what
he Thought Vas right, and that for this, If
for nothing Mise. he would vote for him
Mr.. Bedle said in an interview:
4 will vote for Mayor Pagan because
/ think first and foremost that he is an
honest man. l think that he e%ndeavors to
do his duty as he sees 1t, and men of
that calibre should be kept in Office. Fur
thermore. l think thai the administrator
of Mayor Pagan has been distinguished
by cleanliness and honesty. think 1t has
been the kind of an administration that
Jersey City and every other city wants.
Il think that Mayor Pagan is a con-
scientious man. / think that he deserves
reelection Further, l think that now is a
time when every man who believes in his
principles should let the people know that
he believes in them"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11

He had proposed andsshe had an,a 90
But he said. nervously, stim :f-a
your. father will ob1ect.s' @tfaan
"Oh, dom let that worry vou y r..
the orRnge-blossom candidate ispxslolneo
Silent partner in this amiiy.n-dhases !
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
PICK MORE LIEUTENANTS..
Gaynor Association Also Changes Outing
Date to October 80.

AT a meeting of the John j. Gaynor AS
sociatlcn last night it was decided to
change the date Of the annual outing from
October Is to October 80. Because OF the
large lumber of men who are going on
the outing 1t was also decided to elect
several more lieutenants.
The election resulted in William Ed
wards being elected fifth lieutenant; Will
lam Martin, sixth lieutenant; Richard
Martin, seventh lieutenant; Harry Fries,
eighth lieutenant and Philip McElroy,
ninth lieutenant.
After the business meeting and election
of officers the members turned their atten-
ton to having a general good time. james
Nichols led off with a song, followed by
a dance, which added greatly to the merri-
ment. The following members SANG and
recited: ]. Morgan, T. Gallagher, S. Ford,
j. Nichols, W. Edwards, c. Strang, A.
Wilson.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
JACK JOHNSON ARREsrrn.

CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-Arthur johnson. the
negro pugilist, known to ring followers as
Jack Johnson, who recently defeated Bob
F1tzsimmons, was yesterday arrestedd as
he was about to board a train for san
Francisco, on the charge Of obtaining
money on false pretenses. The complain
ant was Thornton williams, Of this city.
who declared that johnson passed a worth
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11

less check on him two years ago. johnson
was arraigned in the municipal court ana
the case was continued until TODAY.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
CONTRACTION HELp FoR ASSAULT.

Antonio Carlo. IS years old, of Is Boy
den street, was held in the Second Pre-
cinct Police Court today on a charge Of
criminal assault. alleged to have occurred
on September 8. He was held for the
Grand Jury In $1,000 bail. Later he was
taken to police headquarters and photo
graphed. He is said to be a wsll-to-do con
tractor, at the present time avlng a large
contract In New York.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
Hoos,s SON FoR wITTpENN.

JERSEY CITY, Oct. 11.-Former Police
Justice Edward II. Hoos, son of former
Mayor Hoos, who was succeeded by Pagan
in 1901, at a Republican c~art-tail meeting
last night declared he intended to vote
for Wittpenn for Mayor. In 1901 Mayor
Hoos was refused a denomination BY the
Democrats and the Police Justice voted f0r
Pagan.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
DANGEROUS AMUSEMENT.
Boy Sliding Down Pole Gets Seven
Inches of Splinter Into Body.

BRIDGETON. Oct. 11,-John Hodges,
a young boy residing on Mt. Vernon
street. met with a severe injury in a
peculiar He was sliding down
a wooden pole when his progress was
brought to a sudden stop by a splinter
which penetrated his flesh.
The splinter was fully eight inches
long. and all but one inch of it was
buried in the boy. Physicians admin
istered chloroform and cut u the
splinter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
FEAR REVOLUTION IN HAYTI,
Sixteen Men Sentenced to Death for
Conspiring Against RAnnhlin

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 11.-Msi,
advices from Hayti state that sixteen
men We're sentenced to death there
for conspiring to overthrow the Gov
eminent of the Republic.
The country is reported quiet, but
many persons fear a revolution soon.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
MAY CONFESS MURDER.
Negro, Accused of Killing Bridgeton
watchman, at Breaking Point.

BRIDGETON. Oct. 11-Gilbert Mat
ticks, the negro confined in the Cum
berland County jail on the charge of
killing James K. Cannon, the night
Waterman at the, basket factory, is
W and shows the strain he is
under.
The officials are expecting a full
confession from him. The inquest win
be held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
-Llppincott's,
InaersoII and the Bishop.

Bishop Potter Of New York once lay
so sick that his life was dcspaired of,
and even his intimate friends were de-
MED admittance to his bedside One
day. however. Colonel Ingersoll called.
The bishop demanded. despite the pro
test of his physicians, that the dlstin-
guishcd agnostlc be asked into the sick
room.
How is It, bishop" said Ingersoll
after lie had offered his condolences to
the invalid, that | am so highly IA
vorcd when your other friends are not
allowed TO see you;"
well, you see, colonel may not re-
cover from this illness. and il do not
| have every assurance OF seeing the
others In the next world realized
that If / wished TO see you again !
must do it here"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
They Had tho Goods.

They Had tho Goods.
A gentleman of cultivated musical
tastes advertised for rooms in pri-
vate family fond of music" The
next mail brought him the following
reply:
Dear Slr-I think that we could accom-
Uodate you with rooms and Us for music
one OF my daughters plays the parlor or
gan aud gittar: another one plays the
accordion and banjo: l play the coronet
and fiddle; my wife plays the harmonica
and my son the flute We all sing. and IL
you ARE good ut tenner singing you would
III right In when we get 10 singing gos-
pei hms evenings. for none OF us sings
tenncr. Or II you play the base vial we
have one right hero In the house. II you
want music as well as rooms and board.
we could accommodate you. and there
would be no extry charge for 1t.
-Llppincott's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Not Much Choice to Him.

SlX-ycar-old Dick was preparing,
much against his own sweet will, TO go
calling with his mother. 1t was the
first time that Dick had been allowed
TO get ready alone, as,.. together with
boyish disgust Mt being obliged TO go
visiting, lie felt the Importance OF the
situation.
After having put on his hat and coat
he suddenly remembered something
ana called downstairs, "Mothcr, shall
wash my hands or wear gloves?'-
Ladies' Home Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
A Blessing In Disguise.

Five lands brothers were born Oh
n farm IN Indiana. Two of them are
now members OF congress, one is the
now famous federal judge in Chicago,
one Is supervisor OF posts In Porto
Rico and one is physician in Cincin-
natl.
I'VE had to work from daylight to
dark on that farm" says Congress-
man Charles Lands. Father had II
team, and 1t took up NIL our time to get
enough or that farm TO support that
team, We were working night and
day to get proyender for those horses
Fortunately one OF the horses died.
and couple of us got away. Then
the other horse died, and that let the
rest of us out, and since then we have
hoped along MS best we could"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
- The
Scrap Book
Wanted a JUST pis.ribution.

A lieutenant of Ii. NJ S. Revenge
just before the battle of Trafalgar dis
covered one of the gunners on his
knees before his gun.
What are you doing?' shouted the
amazed lieutenant. You're not afraid.
nre youf"
Afraid! cried the gunner scornful-
~, rising from his knees. mo, FIN not
nfrald. l was praying"
What are you praying for If you're
not afraldf"
II was praying, sir, that the enemy's
shot may be distributed In the same
proportion as the prize money-almost
nll of 1t among the oniccrsv
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
solf interest.

The real estate firm of Solomon &
O'Sullivnn had lots for sale in n new
suburban addition. o'Sulllyan, young.
enthusiastic and Irish, was writing the
advertisement and urged impending
purchasers to seize the passing mo-
ment
Napoleon not only met opportunity;
ho created it,"
MIR. Solomon read this line in the ad-
vertisement slowly and carefully. "Thls
fellow Napoleon" he said-'what's the
use of advertising him with our mon
eyr'-Lippincott's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Tho Governor and the Preaeher.

DO you know why chickens are the
most dcvout of I'LL fowls?" asked Gov
ernor Ioch of colcrcd preacher who
had called upon him for subscription.
NO, sab, goveneh. Why am it:"
Because more of them 30 into the
ministry. City Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
THE SOCIAL, SHOW

liut the thirsty OF soul soon learn to know
The moisturcless froth OF the social show
The vulgar sham OF the pompous feast
Where the heaviest purse Is The highest
priest
Tho organized charity. scrimpcd and feed.
In the numo or cautious. statistical
Christ;
The smile restrained. tho respectable cant.
When friend In need Is friend in
want;
Where the only aim Is to keep nfoat,
And brother may drown. with Cry in
his throat.
John Boyle o'Reiily.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Anhlhliatlns limo.

A traveller, finding that he had a
couple of hours In Dublin, called cab
and told the driver to drive him around
for two hours. After awhile the driver
began to whip up his horse, and they
narrowly escaped several collisions.
What's the matterf" demanded the
passenger. "Why are you driving so
recklessly2 I'm in no hurry"
"Ah. g'wan wild yez! Dye think thot
I'm goin' to put in me whole day driv
In 80 around for two hours? Gitap."
--Dyerybody's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Everybody Fitted but Fathsr.

Everybody Fitted but Father
Shall we have to buy new wooden
underwear for all Of the boys this
year,
mo, dear. Yours have shrunk so
they Just fit John; Johns shrunk SO
they just fit Jimmy; JimnIy's shrunk
to fit Willie, and Whites are just snug
on the baby. You are the only one
that needs new ones"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
As 1t Was Announced.

AT church entertainment the mas
ter of ceremonies announced:
Miss Bates Will sing oh, that l
had wings like II dove, for then would
| fly away and be at rest accompa-
MED by the minister"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Wasted Tears.

The official in charge OF the grounds
ut Mount Vernon came upon q woman
kneeiing before building not far
from the monument. She was bathed
IN tears. Thinking that the lady was
IN trouble, the director gently inquired
whether he might be of service to her.
NO, thank YOU" sobbed the woman.
Il am not In trouble, but my patriotic
feeling overcamc me when l first
gazed upon the tomb of the Father of
His Country"
Pardon me. madam. but you have
made a slight mistake. This is not
the tomb of Washington, but his ice
house."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Did Not Know The worJ,s Ms.,;n,

Sarah Bernhardt, in company with
other actors. was seated before the fire
In the greenroom of her theater In
Paris on the opening night of n new
play, and the company felt nervous.
Marshal canrobert q French general
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Where She Had Him.

a coiored girl asked the drug clerk
for 10 cents wuth o. court plaster
What color" he asked.
Flesh cullah. sub"
Whereupon the clerk profrered a box
OF black court plaster.
Inc girl opened the box with de-
liberation that was ominous. but her
race was unruiiied as she noted the
color OF the contents and said:
asst for flesh cullah an you. done
give me skin cullah."-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Marx rwaIn,s Definition.

Mark Twain during n conversation
with young lady had occasion &c
mention the word drydock.
What is a drydoch, Mr.. C!emensr'
"a thirsty physician"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Stale Bail.

nbominate bachelors," said Joseph
Jefferson to group of Yale juniors.
The older they grow the more conceit-
Gu they grow. took one down Il peg,
,housh' the other day. He was talk
ing about this woman he had known
and that woman he had known. and
ail tnese women, it seemed, had mar
why, YOU 1 said, arc in danger
Oh getting left. Why don't you, too,
get married before it is too later
on said the bachelor, with a
chuckle, there are still plenty of good
fish In the sea-
But the bait said Isn't there
aahger OF the bait becoming staseT"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
Minnesota,s wonderful climate,

siclily lady who was visiting
Minnesota health resort on the advice
of her physician was seated Mt the
table next TO ruddy faced, robust
looking young man.
"lIavc you improved much since you
came herc?" the lady asked.
wonderfully, ma'am," replied the
young man.
and yon were in very bad health
when you cameY she persisted.
why, when l first came here was
probably the weakest person you ever
saw. l had practically no use of my
limbs nor the use of single faculty"
Dear, dear! And you lived?"
Il certainly did, ma'am, although 1
was absolutely dependent upon others
for everything, being without power to
help myself, but commenced to gain
Immediately upon my arrival and
haven't experienced serious setback
since"
wonderful, wonderfully murmured
the lady. II trust you found kind
friends here, sirf"
JUDGED did. ma'am. 1t is to them
and TO the pure air of Minnesota that
l owe my life. My fathers family,
were with me, but unfortunately my,
mother was Frustrated with severe
illness during the time OF my greatest
weakness -. ]
How sadl Surely. sir, yous must
nave been greatly reduced In flesh
when you arrived here" ..
Yes, ma'am. They tell me that q
only weighed nine pounds Mt the time
Oh my birth here."-Everybodys. 81. i
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-22
A Bright Boy.

Now, boys, what is the axis OF tho
earthT' -,
The axis of the EARTH" said John.
ny rs an imaginary line which passes
from one pole to another, and on it
the earth revolves." 60 a
very good, Johnny" said the teach.
er. Gould you hang, clothes ON that
Yes, SIR" Afs PSSt5
"oh, indeed, and what sort ! OF
clothes, may askf" ~
imaginary Clothes sir" ~ SI.' Z XII
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-05-10
SHOULD KEEP STILL.

The president is said feel incumbent upon him te
justify further his views about the undeabty Of Mover and
Haywood, the Chicago InerO Ocean This report comno
from Washington daily. 1t well authenticated
We feel that there general for another letter
from the president this subject All whose opinions
ey count sve the president the benefit of doubt in such mat
s Moreover all such Americans regret president
descend INTO the OF rough and tumble personal controversy
Whether he energies from il victorious not
unworthy the dignity of the chief magistrate to en-
gage public controversies with private citizens There whole
some tradition that he should do and very rare excep
tons the occupants OF the White House adhered to the e
precedent set by George Washington
Washington himself assaied more than Mr. Roose
ven mas been but he eondescended reply The nation still
remembers with shame the abuse heaped upon Abraham Lincoln
y remembers with disgust the vlanou assaults upon its great
Silent Soldier Yet they held their peace
no president times of peace more sneeed at than Rem
an Harrison and ferocous criticised than Grover
cleveland Neither replied with open or presidential procla
nations.
Inc yuperation OF William Mckinley on until il inspired
fanatic 70 murder he died with mantle of his dignity and
silence still wrapped around him
Inc president embode the dignity power OF the whole
american people Fer him 10 notice fight with every piny critic
90 asaant Is like levy in put down baroom brawl
Nobody viii erucise Mr. Roosevelt for keeping still
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-05-10
COREY OF PITTSBURG.

William Corey of Pttsburg New York president of the
steel has either married within days or shortly
Will marry Mabee Gilman former chorus girl says Salt Lake
Herald Miss Cman lace and figure proved TO be her for
time for with them she eapvated Corey him to abandon
the wiz OF his youth should be at the outset that Miss Gil
man be judged TOO harshy The life Of chorus girl at
best hard The duties exacng the rehearsal
and performance long the pleasures few Corey offered her
chance from the drudgery and she accepted it.
The the woman, blame Corey deliberately de-
serted faithful wife who had shared poverty Of his Young
manifest VIM had borne his children made with her own
hands happy home Tor him The story beginning
81 their married life Mrs Corey did all the work Of her household
at she saved every do he could she gave the small a
she possessed n the time Of their marriage her husband for the
purchase Of books through which he might to his eaqre edu
cation.
We find hard accurately adequately the cabre
Of the who could forget that Of thing cal him beast
would be unjust the beasts for beasts least faithful to those
that are kind % them Yet all the years DEVOTION sacrifice
Of toll given freely to Corey by bis wife nothing to him
when weighed IN the balance against his nataon for pretty
face II possible understand how man may cease to love
even the woman he has sworn to honor cherish protect
N sickness and health poverty afuence though Is
possible defend him unless has also ceased to regard
him with affection II il possible understand how man
can cease 70 Re grateful u possible understand he can
aaunt h lack Of gratitude before the world
Under stress Of sudden temptation good men sometimes fall
Corey had sudden temptation or two years he has been or
shipping the Gilman shrine lie has opportunity 10
redeem himself Months his wife for honor of her name
would have forgiven him. but he chose the path deliberately
as ever man ordered meal And last he compelled his wife
% him for divorce which Nevada court promptly granted
30 he is at liberty marry the chorus girl IN
Win he with oil his millions joyful in his new lfe2 VIII
the shadow Of patient faithful between him
and his brde2 Win his mind backward to the picture
q The little home where he so happy and poor So
punishment viii not be postponed until he journeys TO land beyond
The grave God help the girl whose life is linked with XXI
hi for her life spite Of the gded appngs with which his AZ
money viii surround her, viii contain no hint Of JOY m