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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
The First cigar.

To the Editor of the Evening Starr
When was 1t that cigars were first manu-
featured? SMOKER.
IAlthough the time exactly when cigars
were first made cannot be stated, 1t is
said that the earliest mention Of them
Is In a book published In 1740, under the
title of the "Distresses and Adventures of
o h Cockburn." 1t appears that Cock
burn was put on a desert island In the
Bay of Honduras, from which he swan
to the mainland. and thence Travelled on
foot to Porto Bello, a distance Of 1900
miles. Here he met with some friars,
who gave him some ~''seegars'' to smoke.
."These," he says, "are leaves Of tobacco
rolled up in uch a manner that they
serve both as a pipe and tobacco itself."
Though this is the earliest date at which
cigars appear to be mentioned by that
NAME, so far back as 1880 two soldiers sent
by Columbus to explore Cuba told their
commander on their return how the ma
<ttves carried in their mouths a lighted
firebrand made from the leaves Of a GER
tain herb. rolled up in maize leaves. The
description Of an Indian method Of smok-
ing, given by Lionel Wafer, in his '"Trav-
els in the Isthmus of Darien, in 1853, -
shows that they smoked cigars made just
as we make them now. The manufacture
and consumption of cigars in northern
Europe only dates from the close Of the
eighteenth century.-Ed.1
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Anecdoten of Authors.

Jack London, when introduced to a
person, either bows or shakes hands.
Contrary to the general belief, he does
not howl or ar in concentric
circles. He merely bows or shakes
hands. Sometimes he smiles.
Marie Corelli never eats mayonnaise
on her strawberries. She often eats
~mayonnaise on other articles, but never
on Strawberries. She does not care for
Strawberries served in this fashion.
All geniuses have these little peculiari-
ties.
Hall Game generally carries an UNI
brella when it is raining. If he omits
the umbrella he gets wet. He makes
no attempt to account for this phe-
nomenon. He has been this way from
childhood.ELouisville Courier-Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

That hardly applies to the New Jersey of today. The
people here ire doing more thinking than ever before. They
are less willing now than at any period in the history of the
State to let Others do their thinking or to follow the lead of
bosses or professional politicians. 1t took a great deal of time,
energy and hard work to wake them up, and sometimes il
seemed as if they were sleeping the sleep of those who never
know an awakening. But at last they are alert. They are
watching things with critical, if not suspicious eyes, and it will
be surprising if they don't upset many old traditions within the
next three or tour years. J. M.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Climate of Haraii.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
Win you kindly give me an idea of the
general climate of Hawaii M.
lit possesses an even temperature, Meth
err too hot nor too cold. There are no sud-
den changes. The average temperatures
of the low lands of Hawaii are 70 degrees
for January and rs degrees for July, and
the extreme maximum and minimum tenn
perature recorded are SO degrees and 81
degrees. On the mountain peaks frosts
occur, and snow sometimes remains
throughout the year. The mean tempera-
ture is about 10 degrees cooler than in any
other land in the same latitude. Storms
are rare, and hurricanes unknown.-Ed.1
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

A correspondent asks what is the
best method of feeding cattle In spring
weather? There are several ways
One man might prefer to take the OK
in his lap and feed him with a spoon.
Another would bring his into the din
ing room and let him sit at the table
with the old folks. Tastes differ In
matters Of this kind-Tit-Bits
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
THE

The Republicans in the Assembly
have wisely cooperated with the. Demo-
cratic majority in the investigation.
agreeing to enlarge its scope and o
tributing two members to the commit
tee. Mr.. Perkins viii be a good sub
stitute for Mr.. Barber, n he viii not
make the mistake of objecting to any
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
At the Reg1stry ONCE.

Proprietress-And why did you leave
your last place?
Maid-I was with some newly mar
ried people, and I got tired of their
everlasting darling and treasure"
Proprietress-Weil, I have q place
that will just suit you then. h peo-
pie have been married ten years
Maid-oh, that's too long. I want a
little peace and quiet.-Vie pour Rire.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Mama" said little Tommy, as he
closed the big book, what are the
wings of timer"
THE wings of time, my son." replied
his mother in loud tones, are the faded
wings I have been wearing on my hat
for three seasons"
And hen pa coughed ~uneasily and
told Tommy If he did not stop asking
foolish questions he would send him to
bed.-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Young Man Gin parlor)-willie. do
you him your sister cares anything
for me?
Small willie-I don't know, but I'm
betting her other fellow will win.
Young Man-Why do you think so?
Small Willie-Because mama makes
me keep out of the parlor when he
calls.-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Two varieties.

Darkly the sky rebuffs the somber tarn,
Whose shadows a
Envenomed noxious sable frondage warn
Athwart its bank.
Twisted and gloomy-it couldn't be
worse
This is a sample of magazine verse.
II.
Be a bubblin' spring OBJ gladness; be a
zephyr from de Souf.
Let de merriment come oozin' from yo'
ears an eyes an mouf.
Be a hogshead OBJ molasses, drappin'
sweetness all de day.
Be a streak OBJ human sunshine. OATS
what Uncle S%hinbone sayl
Constantly aiming our woes to dispense,
This is a sample of newspaper verse.
louisville Courier-Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

One of the most picturesque characters in Salt Lake City is
Judge Goodwin. For years he used to edit the Tribune in
that city and if there was anything conternptuous and sarcastic
that he didn't say about Democrats and Polygamiss, it wasn't
his fault. When the Utah Mormons became Republicans the
judge couldn't stomach the alliance and so he quit the ''Tri-
|bune" and he has since been publishing a little paper of his
own, "Goodwin's Weekly In a recent issue of that publ
cation he devoted some space to Senator Coby's speech at the
meeting last month in the New Auditorium. He opines that in
order to realize on the Senator's ideas the people must be
aroused and made to think.
That he says, els where the trouble comes in, because
the great mass of mankind is content to let others do the
thinking. Bosses are successful because they organize their
armies and push them in solid phalanx into the feld.,'
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Trouble In bubbles.

''The wine of France are In
clined to be troublesome" said h man
who was waiting for a car.
Yes" answered the policeman who
was watching a ~convivial group; but
not as troublesome as the wine buyers
of America-"-Washington Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
PUBLIC MEN-RAMROAD IMAM STEM"
TAXATION ETC. ETC.

Commenting upon some paragraphs in this column about the
way that of6ceholders, and candidates for Office, are badgered
for money by all kinds of individuals and organizations, the
"Hackensack Republican makes these pointed remarks:
Only the initiated can appreciate the glori6ed graft WORKED
upon candidates. Clubs are formed for no other purpose than
to strike ofhceseekers with blocks of tickets; religious fairs are
timed for the period of candidature, and modest maids, who
would have moral paralytc shocks at a suggestive remark,
brace candidates to take chances upon articles which they
wish to win. These examples re sufficient. Then, the election
over, the official who is serving the county or State, is described
as a corruptionst, a CRATER, a political ponutonist, ad lib. Let
home corruptionists inaugurate a campaign of purity for them
selves, and they may not have so wide a scope for condemning
the ofhce-seekers and ohce-winners they backmaied.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

1T is somewhat strange" said a man
one day., but my wife and 1 naEer Ike
the same thing. 1t Is only necessary
for me to express a fondness for any
thing for her to take a dislike to IT"
Not always, my dear" she replied.
II like you very well, and 1 know you
think a great deal of yourself."-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

But" asked the young doctor. why
do you always order champagne for
every new patient hat comes to your
Because. my boy" replied the old
practitioner. 81 car judge by what the
patient says whether or not he a af-
ford 1t. That helps me when I come to
make out my bill."-Philadelphia Press,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Comnfomise

"And you will give us your b1essfng?"
asked the clipping bride. returned to
the parental roof.
Freely replied the old man; mo
trouble about the blessing, but BOARD
and lodging will be at regular rates."
Philadelphia Ledger.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Scholarship.

Genial Clergyman Visiting the viii
lage school)-Well, my little man. what
do you do in school all dayP
The Most Promising Pupil wait
till it's time to get out. sir.-Harper's
Weekly.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
IN HUMOROUS VEIN.
.

pa" said little Tommy Dumley,
teacher says we've got to be able to
tell her tomorrow what meter The
Charge of the Light Brigade is in"
"Eh?" replied old Dumley. why,
that's simple enough Gas meter. of
course."-Philadelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

as he p~erused il, Il have Just fallen
heir TO s500,000.p
That's good" calmly reJoined the
wife of his bosom. Now we can be-
gin to take ice."-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

do you think there is any danger OF
race suicideT' asked the apprehensive
citizen.
No" answered the man with several
small boys, but it's lucky that the
Fourth of July does not come oftener.'
Washington Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

The truth is, for his own sake. Mr..
Bryan should begin to consider the dan
ger Of being placed In the attitude OF
himself and unwilling for any other
Democrat to win.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Mileage.
itor Of the Evening star:

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What percentage of the railroad mileage
of the world is in American B. S..
lThe total estimated railroad mileage of
the world is $50, 735 miles, made up as fol-
lows: 279,975 miles in America, 1884, ia miles
in Europe, 1874 miles in Asia, 1920 In
Africa and 1880 miles in Australasia.
Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Alphabet in a Sentence,

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
Is there any word In the English Lam
guage containing all the letters OF the
alphabet? ID,
mo; but an exchange quotes what 1t
says is the shortest sentence in the Ian
guage containing all the letters. 1t Isl:
John quickly extemporized five tow
bags. Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Nothing But Luck.

While seated at the breakfast table
a letter bearing the card of a law firm
In a distant city was handed to the
head of the matrimonial combine
Great gunsl' he exclaimed. e~xcitedly.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

nuDlcaEio1s DIT - q AtaAaAAA11 "a booA @@@Ns
Ed
The Proposed Automobile Race.
To the Editor OF the Evening Starr
The last sentence in your editorial Is
ssThe proposition by the race managers
is picturesque. but is it practicable7'
Mol I 1t is practical.
They seek to get through legislation
miles of public streets from the public for
their own public use. The proposition is
but a big steal; the graft offered to fl up
some roads, and to pay the State for serv-
Ices of the States militia to aid them IN
the contamination of same.
This proposed Vanderbilt cup race well
follows the famous saying. THE public be
damned" That some craHks, DESTROYS OF
showing themselves off. machine manufac-
~tureres. agents, etc, and a few storekeep-
ers should bring forward so stupendously
impertinent a proposition is almost beyond
belief. GEORGE b. DARBY.
Orange, July 8, 1907.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Really" said the coy girl, 81 think
I'm entitled to a Carnegie medal. I
saved a life the other evening"
"The Ideal" exclaimed her friend.
'"Whose?"
Jack Hansom's; he said he couldn't
live without me."-Philadelphfa Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Baron Ito his servant)-Johann. has
anybody been smoking my cigars ex-
cept yourself?
Servant-Yes, sir; you.-Fliegende
Batter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Doctor (to his locum tenens)-Now
mind, don't go and cure all my patients
while / am away.-Journal Amusant.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
An I-nducement.

Fritz-Papa, do buy me a trumpet.
Father-A trumpet? Not II A nice
noise we should have at home.
Fritz-Oh, papa, do. I'll only blow
it when you are asleep-Lustige Blat-
ter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

LAS pretty as a picture" she
BY all her friends Is known,
And yet, of course. she could not be
As pretty as her own
philadelphia Pres
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Turned out a Roomerang.

decided to withdraw from Texas In conse-
quence Of the approval Of the Robertson
law by the Governor Of that State. This
statute certainly is drastic. even according
to Texas standards, for 1t not only requires
that rs per cent. of the reserve value Of
policies issued to Texans must be invested
in Texas, but designates the local securi-
ties in which the investment is to be made.
The State, On the other hand. gives no se-
curity for the safe keeping of the invest
ments which are to be subject to local tax
ntion. The law appears to have been in
to boom Texas stocks and to have
turned out a boomerang.-Boston Trans-
cript.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Jersey City has been knocked out again by the highest
court in the State. The partisan and indefatgab1e stormy pc
.uel who happens to hold the position of legal adviser to Mayor
Pagan, keeps raising impossible points and these are carried to
the courts, which sooner or later decide on the untenabilty and
unconstitutionaliy of Jersey CHys absurd contentious. Jersey
City, through the advice of the corporation counsel, brought suit
against one of the railroad companies on the main stem tax
question, the claim being that branch lines were not part of the
main stem, and consequently were not taxable for the benefit of
the State on the main stem classification. The Supreme Court
upheld Jersey City's contention, but the Court of Errors and
Appeals has just reversed it, deciding that branch lines of a rail
road are essentially part of the main stem, and thus unfolding
the attitude of the State Board of Assessors on that point.
Nevertheless, many lawyers and most laymen agree with
Mr.. Records ~conteAton. Their view is that the Court of
Errors strained every doubtful point and every technica1ity in
favor of the railroad companies. 1t is questionable wisdom, too,
lon the part of the companies to fight such cases SO uncompro-
Imisngly, because they are simply fostering and tanning, the
demand that all railroad property shall be taxed locally the same
as other property.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

The old political hacks in both parties don't seem to re-
alize that the world keeps moving. They still cling to the
delusion that in order to win over a majority of the voters of
New Jersey they need only string together a lot of glttering
plaitudes, denounce the other fellows, and nominate a good
for Governor. Nowadays, however, the peoples are
not satisfied SO easily. They want specific promise and a guar
of fulfllment and the candidate likely to attract them
have sincerity and courage IS we'll as ability.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
Revised version.

A little limelight. now and then,
Is relished by the best of men.
Life.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
A woman's Age.
Financin1

A woman is just as old as she pre-
tends she isn't.-Chicago News. -
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Do the people induging in that kind of blackmail ever stor
to think that they are thereby encouraging grating on the part
of public officials? Every legislator, mayor and alderman is
continually beset with appeals for aid. How can they stand il
and remain scrupulously honest1 It is susceptible of proof that
politicians in this State who used every opportunity to make
money out of contracts, franchises, etc., distributed or spent
every cent of it among their people in one way or another
cash contributions, paying rent, buying coal and -four, giving
entertainments and so forth.
The people ought not to tempt their official servants.
When a man is doing, or trying to do, his duty conscientous1y
by the public it surely isn't fair to penalize him. If he is a
CRATER those who seek share of the loot make themselves par
tcipators in his crimes
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
FROM STAR READERS

rAnonymous communication cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names OF correspondents are not required for
publication. but IS a guarantee of good faith.
-Fdl
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06

Senator Beverage is undoubtedly right in his prediction
that Congress will soon take up the question of an inheritance
tax. That is the most equitable of all taxes and payment of
it cannot be evaded.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-09-19

Charles Clark went to Longmont
Pumpkin Pie day.
George Britts began work at Cam
eron's store last Monday.
Mrs. Flora Couture returned last
Saturday from visit in Denver.
F.. W. Langtry went to Denver
last Thursday and purchased new
Jackson touring car
Mrs. Clara Kidney and daughter,
Nea, started Monday for Cripple
Creek for a visit with friends.
Mrs. f. A.fNims and two children
returned last Saturday from LaJolla,
Calif., where they have spent the
summer.
Mrs. Charles Bryan and Miss
Genevieve McGrew came from Den
yer Wednesday of last week for
visit with Mrs. Warner koontz.
The article appearing in the Den
yer Post of recent date rejecting Oh
[. G.. Pearman is wholly false and
without foundation. Mrs. Alice
Pearman.
Miss Anna Conroy left last week
for a visit with friends IN fof0
Morgan. From there she will 60 to
her former home in Shelton, Nep.,
to visit relatives.
The W. G. T. q. Prohibition ALI
ance, Greeley Y, Gordon Y and l.. L.
L. will have picnic supper ana
rally tomorrow evening at the nome
of Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Woodruff.
Or. and Mrs. Chas. Durham re-
turned to their home i'll st. LOUIS
last Thursday after spending "a month
in the mountains and visiting thelr
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. l.. Dun
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Baxter
left Wednesday for New Phllaoel'
phia, O., for visit with relatiVes'
MIR. Baxter will return IN thrse
weeks and Mrs. Baxter will remain
for a longer visit.
Clarence Kendeigh of Oberl1h' w.
arrived here last week and mas ac-
cepted a position with H. keyho,'s'
Mr.. Kendeigh is cousin OF Mr. Hey'
nolds', and has had several years eA'
oerience in the drug business
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lofgreh anu
children went to Longmont 10 'ie
celebration Thursday. Mr.. Lolsten
returned in the evening but MIS-.
Lofgren and children remained lof d
weeks visit.
Judge II. P. Bennett came oo"n
from Denver Sunday evening TO spei,"
the week at the home of his dausn- n
fer. Mrs. j. G. Hughes. Judge nen
nett will have charge of the gianu-
children during the absence OF "
nd Mrs. Hughes at the medical as
sociation in Glenwood Springs
The Greeley tribune., 1907-09-19
leLocal

| Williams spent Friday
Sullivan was a Denver
esday,
of Calais, O., Is visit
|penter and family.
Hrs. f. W, Thompson
Ter Monday for a few
IN and W. III. Rice re-
onday from two weeks
in Idaho.
arber, dentist, Of Anlt
Greeley and fitted up
opera house block.
Mead leaves this week
where she will take a
art Institute at that
|ley came down from
y for a few days visit
tents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
lie Johnson came over
Saturday for a few
IN her parents, Mr.. and
hnsOn.
Doane and c. l. Faulk-
Denver Monday to pur-
(tric light fixtures for
Fegational church.
Hopkins was the hos.
per party at her country
Friday There we're
dies enjoyed her hospi-
IS will leave this week
y, Mich, where he will
|ears' law course. Mr..
% with Attorney c. F.
year.
Clapper has resigned
A. j. Parks and Miss
taken her place. Miss
In tive weeks for Sa
join her parents.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-09-19
CONDON'S'

ME BRISK PURCHASING of fall goods last
us that the trade have begun supply their fall
wants, and the share of their they have
seen tit to give certainly appreciated and in
you rest assured that will hold point
and less
last fall We anticipated the sharp advances that
tor goods for this seasons selling fortified against This
advance by purchasing immense quantities before
You will hear the side about prices every article
but here will find that
by stores that extend unlimited credit that such
Here that has price all and based
strictly cash basiswhy, would bad
accounts ordinary credit every year profit
for years wowe all of such when
eregive the dependable kind of merchandise
that the (he guarantee this
money back if satfedno asked) We
believe largest
goods this of the We DO undesel Denver
Catalogue feel Weld
County Weld goods
them outside We and will do all
what this when took
what todaywhy, have business here that far be-
yon expectations has done it? Just this
thing We have the goods under price, and this low
price, together with desire satisfy friends has placed their
friends who have been
the and the good people who have traded
wi extend a hearty invitation and