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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
Eruption of Volcanoes.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Please inform a steady reader what is
the cause of the eruption of volcanoes.
C. D. N.
1.-THE exact cause of volcanic eruption is
a matter of dispute among scientists, many
authorities frankly admitting the cause is
a mystery. 1t has been attributed to COM
bustion and the Introduction of water, but
both theories have been abandoned. 1t is
suggested that the condition may be oeca-
stoned by gravity. The heavy materials
within the earth may force the lighter mat
ter to change its position, and 1t readily
finds access through the conduit or open
crater. Other suggestions are offered also,
but none entirely satisfactory.-Ed.]
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

A fine of 1880, 900 by Chancellor
Hicks, of Mississippi, on the Gulf Cot
ton Compress Company, a trust oper-
ating in that State, for discrimination
in handling cotton, shows that the ex-
ample of Judge Lands, of the Federal
court, in filming the Standard OIL Com
pany 500, 100000 is catching. The suit
against the compress company was be-
gun only two weeks ago. Evidently
there is not much red tape in the adj
ministration of the law in Mississippi.
Nor, after this dose of the law, issthere
likely to be discrimination in the ham
ding Of the great staple of the South.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

prepared the ground for an appeal to
the United States Supreme Court
against the injustice of equal taxa
ton, it is not at all probable that the
case will end in the State courts. If
there is further and indefinite litiga-
ton in the Federal court, the State
Legislature next winter can adopt
some measures in reprisal for the
wrong done ~ state and its munich
palities, but in'the meantime 1t will be
necessary to send men TO the Legis-
lature who can be depended on to stand
by State interests.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

The Jersey City Journal (Rep.) re-
fuses to support the Republican city
ticket in Jersey City. The Freie Zeitung
(Rep.) of Newark refuses to support
the Republican State ticket. The Lake
wood Times-Journal, edited by Leslie
R. Fort, refuses. to Support the Regu-
lar Republican nominee for Senator
in Ocean County. Probably there will
be more party papers to be recall
citrant before the campaign gets fairly
under way.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
NAVAL WEAKNESSES.
Extreme Age of Commanders and Ex-
IRENE Youth of Main Part of Crews.


In the eyes of foreigners, there are some
startling defects in the personnel of our
navy. Perhaps the principal one is the age
of the flag officers and captains. Not a
navy in the world numbers so many men
of advanced years in command, says the
Broadway Magazine. All of our admirals
are betweent6 and 81. 1t is probate that,
in the event of war lasting a year, not
one-half of the officers at present in COM
mand would possess the physical vigor to
remain on active duty.
The extreme youth and lack of expert
ence of the main part of the crews OF
these ships is another weakness. The per-
centage CT veterans In the complement OF
each vessel Is very small. Our battls-
ships are very much under-oficered with
experienced subordinate officers, gun d.
visions officers particularly.
The men-of-war of ALL other nations
carry many more officers than ours, and
more experienced than the American
youngsters now available for sucF posi-
TORS. This gap between our veterans and
youthful men and commanders is due to
the neglect of Congress, which permitted
five years to elapse after the Spanish
American war before the number Of mid
shipmen was increased at Annapolis.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

1t was expected that the influences
thai imposed the voting machine job
on the State and drew about 100000
out of the State treasury to whack UP
would be on hand at Trenton last
Thursday to keep out Of the Republican
State platform any reference to the
machines. They had been successful in
heading off a legislative bill to abolish
the machines. and they were as sue
cessful in having the majority senti-
ment of Republicans ignored in the
platform. Secretary Of State Dickinson
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

Singular that while State prosecu-
tions of trusts are going on in so many
States nothing of the kind is happening
in New Jersey. The American Tobacco
Company has just been fined in Ken
lucky for conspiracy to control prices.
The conspiracy is no more evident in
Kentucky than in New Jersey, and the
American Tobacco Company is a New
Jersey corporation, too. 1t is some-
thing remarkable that about all there is
Of antitrust in New Jersey is in the
political platforms. where it doesn't do
any harm to the trusts.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

A man and his wife were riding III
an excursion train that suddenly
came derailed. Crash, bang Wers
and then hamp, bang, bump uu"n :
steen hill. The man howled with ter
ror. hut the car soon came to stop. He
examined himself all over carefully ana
found that he was quite unharmed.
Then he thought in the same breath 81
damages and of his wife. =
Are you hurt at all, old sirlF ne
asked.
Nc, thank Heaven" the woman an
swered.
Then" said the man, I'll tell you
what. Let me black your eye. ana we
will soak the company hard TOT dam.
ages. IT Won't hurt you mucn' N
just give you one good punch E"o-
mans Home JourpaL
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
VIEWS OF EDITORS.
WRONG to Kin the umpire.

with the impulse to slay the umpire
no honest, red-blooded man can quarrel
It is as natural to desire to Kill MN OF
to do him great, and If possible irreparaple'
bodily injury as it is to desire to smash,
in the full flush of his prosperity. a mos
quito full fore and aft with a cargo OF
blood extracted from your circulatory sys-
tenn without regard to your personal com
fort. Blu such desires must be curped.
The umpire, if corrupt or idiotic-and
oftentimes he seems to be. esther the one
or the ~other-should be impeached, bun not
assassinated. This thing of registering a
protest against his rulings by poundlhe
him upon the Uranium with a blunt in
strument is objectionable. However ex-
asperating, the umpire is necessary to the
game. From a utilftarian STANDPOINT
Strengthening him when the game is only
half played is indefensible, and then, aside
from this consideration, 1t is wrong to Kill
any human being. even an umpire.-Louis-
willie Courier Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

He had lately been elected to the
Observation-Disclosures his unpopu-
larity was immediate. One day he
caught a.member of the committee.
Look here" he said, I've been in
suited in this club. A nan offered me
a hundred pounds If l would resign my
membership. L must do something.
Now, what would you advise me to do?"
IT advise you to hang on a few days.
You'll get a better price."-London
Telegraph.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
An Amendment.

Mrs. Meanthing-Henry, 1 have TO
write a paper for our club on The
Woman Who Delfberates Is Lost.
Have you any suggestions to make?
Mr.. Meanthing-Well, I don't know.
You might make it Extinct instead
of "Lost."-Philadelphia Inquirer
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
AL the World Furns.

As the World Turns.
Amt no use in grievin'-
You'll all be safe an sound
If you're only on the right side
When the
World
Turns =
Roundi
The hurricane can holler-
The earthquake shake the ground
If you're only on the right side
When the
World
Turns
Round!
But watch out for old Satan,
Fer he'll git you,SIll be bound,
If you are not on the right side
When the
World
Turns
Round.
Atlanta Constitution.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
willing to Change Il.

Mr.. singleton-Yours is rather an odd
name. Miss Joy.
Miss Joy-Yes; but I'm glad I am not
a beauty.
Mr.. Singleton beg pardon!
Miss Joy-A thing of beauty is said
to be a ioy forever, you know. and l
certainly do not care to remain a JOY
foreYer.-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
If the King of England should ever want
to abdicate, could he give up ibis office
without consulting anyone? r. F. F.
IThe throne of Great Britain cannot be
lawfully abdicated unless with the consent
OF the two houses Of Parliament. Despetic
sovereigns are at liberty to divest them
selves of their powers at any time, but it
is different with a limited monarchy.-Ed.l
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

Let me kiss those tears awayl' he
begged, tenderly.
She fell for it, and he was busy for
the next fifteen minutes. And yet the
tears flowed on.
'can nothing stop them?" he asked
breathlessly sad.
Nope" she murmured. ITS hay
fever, you know. But go on with the
Observation-Disclosures Leader.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
An obIiging Tailor.

Sec here said Slopey to his tailor,
what did you mean by suing me?'
'Oh, / did it merely to oblige you,"
answered the tailor.
T oblige me!' echoed Slopey. How
SOP
why, to oblige you to pay me- re-
piled the other.-Exchange.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

An obliging visitor. to show that he
was really fond of children, and that
the dear little ONE was not annoying
him in the least, treated the youngster
to a ride upon his knee. "Trot, trot,
troll How do you like that, my boy?
Is that niceT" Oh, yes" replied the
child. but not sc. nice as on the real
|donkey-the one with four legs!"-Phil-
adelphia Inquirer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

The next term of the Court of Err
rors and Appeals will begin on No
vember 10. when the appeal from the
Supreme Court in the railroad tax
cases will be heard, pending which the
collection Of the tax by the State is
stayed, AS the railroad lawyers have
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
STAR READERS

anonymous communication cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names Of correspondents are not required for
publication. but as a guarantee Of good faith.
Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

OR Supreme Court judges, keen, alert and undring in the
public service, were among the first to perceive the weakness
of the jury system and for the last half dozen years some of
them, at least, have stiven nobly to overcome the defect.
Verdict after verdict has been upset until the plaintiffs came to
their senses and settled on a basis that seemed equitable to
the Court or until a sensible jury reached such a decision.
There has been no popular recognition of the splendid service
thus rendered in the name of the blind Goddess. But it has
surely been appreciated, nevertheless, and sooner or later there
is bound to be tangible expression Of the feeling.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
ISN'T 1T ABOUT TIME TO ABOLISH TRIAL By JURY
IN CIVIL CAUSES ?

Isn't it about time to formally abolish trial by jury in civil
causes in New Jersey +? We have almost reached the point of
its practical abolition through the unsel6sh patriotism of those
Supreme Court judges who are cheerfuny assuming the duty of
interpreting both the law and the facts. Doubtless that IS
agreeable to the people of the State. In fact, it would be a
reflection on their intelligence to even raise a doubt as to their
approval of the system now in vogue. Instead of an uncertain
quantity in the jury box they have a learned and infallible
judge to lean upon.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
n Sounded HeartIess.

Were you much hurt in the auto
accident7"
Just the merest scratch"
I'm so sorry Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
Their stlrrIng NomenclatuFe.

Each party has ap excellent and attrac-
tive candidate for Governor. Both men
can speak for themselves, and neither is
without political guile. There seems to
be no decided advantage in the matter Of
names. There is a warming up strain of
campaign ardor in the grand old revival
and militant name OF Fort, and Katzen-
bach Is an excise platform in itself. 1t
looks like an old-fashioned party fight,
with Essex and Hudson deciding the issue.
New York Sun.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

How better can we, demonstrate our gratitude than by for
many vestng in the judges the sole right and authority to de-
termine all civil causes? 1t will be time enough by and by to-
discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of including criminal complaints. For
the present it is sufficient to abolish jury trials in civil disputes
and thus save time, money and possible injustice The State
Constitution in the way If so, let us amend the Constitution.
At any rate that instrument is over sixty years old and sec
tons of it need Oslenzing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

The latest case of a verdict overruled by a Supreme Court
judge affords a luminous illustration of the need of action. 1t
that of Peter Brady, motorman of the car which figured in
the Clifton avenue tragedy.
Brady sued the North Jersey. Street Railway Company for
injuries received on the ground that the brake and controller
were not in proper order. The jury gave the plaintiff a YER
dict for $500. The company appealed to the Supreme Court
and Justice Reed has just rendered a Judgment setting aside the
verdict. The questions at issue were purely questions of fact
Was the company negligent Was the car inadequatey
equipped
The jury's verdict answered these questions. The Jury heard
the witnesses saw how they gave their testimony, and listened
to the cross-examinahon. Into the record of the trial there
nothing but the mere words, but from this record Justice
unerringly reached a decision diametrically opposite to the
of the jury. If his judgment means anything
means that Brady had no cause for action, that the COM
was not negligent and that the equipment of the car was
all right
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

The fact that twelve men who had the evidence at first
hand reached a different conclusion proves nothing. of course,
except that they>were not experts in the weighing, dissectng and
Analysing of evidence. Having read Justice Reeds able exposi-
ton of the case they may as we'll confess themselves in
error and feel thankful that he rescued them from the respon-
sibiEy3 of doing injustice to a poor but honest corporation. 1t
wasn't merely a case of the verdict being contrary to the weight
of evidence. According to Justice Reed, "The plaintiffs own
testimony regarding the efficiency of the brakes and controller
shows that the failure to stop the car was attributable to the
condition of the streets, coupled with the weight of the car,
which together rendered the locked or reversed car wheels use
less in the absence of sand upon the rails TO furnish traction,
j. E.. sufficient friction to countervail the momentum of the car
Now, who'll organize a movement to abolish trial by jury
M
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
Both nlen oil Chnracter.

New Jersey has usually been careful as
to the character of the men advanced to
high official position, and the nomination
of JusticeNFort by the Republicans and Of
ex-Mayor Katzenbach by the Democrats as
candidates for Governor removes any
merely personal issue from the campaign
in that State. Both are men of character
and proved ability, and either would fill
the Office worthily Philadelphia Ledger.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

Oyster University
Is my alma nav.
Ever hear our college yellY
Raw, raw. raw!
Louisville eourier-Jourllai'
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

Could Governor Hughes be elected Presi-
dent If he retained those whiskers?-
Bridgeport Post.
The question raised is an interesting
though not an important one. A gallery
of the portraits of the Presidents of the
United States up to 1858 would perhaps be
a desirable advertisement for the .tonsorial
artist. Previous 10 that time hirsute adorn-
ments were almost wholly missing. For
long years those who gained the high
eminence7 of the Presidency followed the
beardless example as strictly, almost as il
such had been a provision OF the constltu-
ton.
1t was General Grant who broke the
spell. Rutherford B. Hayes, who followed
him, had whiskers more villainous than
Grants. James A. Garfield was also
bearded like the pard. Grover Cleveland
dwelt in no fear of whiskers, though he
preferred to limit his to a fringe on the
upper lip. Benjamin Harrison had also a
brave beard. Then did William Mckinley
restore for nearly five years the classic
beardlessness of Washington, but Theodore
Roosevelt now holds the hirsnte fort with
the modern type of mustache.
Yes, Governor H~ugheskcoNd be elected
President along with the whfskers, IL the
people said so. There is nothing in consti-
tuition or custom which forbids.-New
Haven Register.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23

In the old fogy days before we had made such giant
strides towards civilization the jury were supposed to be the
sole judges of the facts, while the presiding magistrate explained
the law and usually summarized the chief points of the case.
That was a crude way of doing business, but it served the
purpose of our predecessors who were not up to snuff, as we
are. They used to seriously cultivate, and inculcate, the
peculiar notion that a jury could deal better with facts than a
man learned in the law and familiar with all the presidents
and traditions from Portals day downward. Our intelligence
teaches US better. We know that the average juror is subject
to whims and caprice and cannot be depended upon to act
logically and impartaly. He is probably willing enough, but
doesn't know how.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-23
IN HUMOROUS VEIN.


DO You think you will ever publish
nv poem2' wrote the author 10 'H
editor. And the editor replleo' 80,
What have you done TO deserve y
Atlanta Constitution.
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VERY MUCH AN ISSUE.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1907.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-12-23
Additional Locals

Miss Winnings of 'renstrlke, who
spent Saturday in the city, returned
to her home Saturday evening.
German Lutheran services will be
held at the court house on Christmas
day, Dec. rs, at $50 p. m. E, VI
breCht.
Mrs. H. Stechman came down
this morning from her home at Ten
strike and spent today in the city,
doing some Christmas shopping.
Otto Berg, who was in the city
Saturday from Shotley, remained
until this evening. He is visiting at
the home of DR.. Blakeslee and is
loud in his praise of the fine home
which that gentleman owns.
Miss Donna Lycan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Lycan, arrived
in the city Saturday evening from
Minneapolis, where she is student
at the University of Minnesota.
Miss Lycan will spend her holiday
vacation in this city.
James c. Huyck, former Bemidji
boy who is now residing at Mandan,
N. D., is in the city and will visit
with friends here during the Holt
days. Jim" is looking well, and it
is said that he is doing very we'll,
out in the "Flickertair' state.
Julian Peterson, who has been
attending the University of Mime
sofa, at Minneapolis, has returned to
the city and will spend his holiday
vacation at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Peterson, Jr.
Julian is taking the academic course
at the IT," and is getting along very
nicely with his studies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-12-23
KING OSCAR is BURIED.
Services Attended by Widespread Evi.
dences of Popular Sorrow.

Services Attended by Widespread Ev.
dences Of Popular Sorrow.
Stockholm, Dec 2).-The body of
the late King Oscar of Sweden, who
died Dec. 8, was inferred in the Rid
darholm church, the burial place Of
Swedish kings and heroes, with
ceremony the simple impressiveness
of which was accumulated by the wide
spread evidences Of popular sorrow.
Along the snow covered route of the
funeral procession thousands of peo-
pie gathered and stood bareheaded in
the biting cold during the passage Of
the hearse and the mouHners Every
bell in the city tolled throughout the
progress of the funeral. Black dra-
peries and other emblems of mourn
ing hung from the fronts of the build
ings facing the streets down which
the funeral cortege passed and both
sides of the route were hedged with
lines of troops
Immediately following the hearse
walked Gustave, the new king of Swe
den; the king of Denmark and the
princes of the Swedish royal house.
These mourners were followed by the
special foreign embassies, represent
ing states in all parts of the world.
The queen of Sweden and the queen
Of Denmark drove to the church. The
Dowager Queen Sophia Of Sweden
was prevented by illness from attend.
Ing the funeral.
The archbishop of Stockholm Off
ciated at the ceremony. The conclu-
sion of the service was marked by a
salute of forty-two guns and volley
firing by detail Of infantry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-12-23
Had Aristocratic Motions"
GEO. A. CANTERBURY.

A woman who insisted that she
was a daughter of the King of
Sweden, and who proclaimed with
convincing and flashing eyes that
she was about to receive S15O,OOO
from the crown of Sweden, was taken
in charge by the local police last
Saturday and held at police head
quarters for several hours. Com
plant was made by George Canter-
bury, who declared that the royal
descendant had threatened his life.
1t was learned that the woman had
a claim near Littlefork, and she was
placed on the north-bound passenger
train Saturday evening and sent to
Littlefork. That she was somewhat
off, in her reasoning powers was
evident.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-12-23
Resolutions.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Creator of the Universe to call Mrs
Eta linkinson and Luella ]inkin-
son, wife and daughter, respectively,
of our brother, J. ]. Jinkinson, from
labor on earth to rest and immortal
ity in the Grand Lodge above, where
the Supreme Grand Master Himself
preSides;
Resolved, That we acknowledge
the wisdom and goodness of our
Supreme Grand Master and bow in
humble submission to deaths call;
yet we mourn with our brother in
his loss; a kind wife. good mother,
an honorable and useful citizen and
sincere friend, one who always per-
formed her duty to husband, friends
and neighbors and faith.
fully;
Resolved, That in token of our
sincere friendship and sympathy in
the dark hour of this affliction, and
as a proof of our fidelity to the sor-
rowing husband and family we ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy and
bow in humble submission to Gods
will.
Resolved, That the sympathy of
the Bemidji Lodge, 119, I. o. o. F.,
be extended to our brother; that these
resolutions be spread upon the
records of our lodge and that copy
be sent to our brother.
By Committee,
GEO. A. CANTERBURY.