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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
AN Essex COUNTY CANDIDATE.

The Jersey City Journal argues that
from Essex or Hudson county could
command anything like a united party
support. In either county he would be
bitterly antagonized by an opposition
faction. Consequently 1t would be
party policy to select a candidate from
some other county. Evidently the
Journal is squirting in the direction of
Morris County and Justice Mahlon
Pltney.
But the reasoning of the Journal is
not at all conclusive. The candidate
who is nominated must have elements
Of strength to appeal to the popular
vote in the populous centres. A mega
tive candidate will not do. He must be
In touch with the voters and have
something in common with them. Lo-
cal pride is also a factor to be consid-
Essex may differ in their views of
party men and measures. they agree
that the next Governor of New Jersey
should be an Essex County man.
In Hudson County, except among the
close adherents of Mayor Pagan, there
is no defined sentiment among Republic
cans for a Hudson County candidate.
There is some vague talk in Passaic of
the candidacy of Vivian Lewis, but it is
mere froth. Mr.. Lewis does not size up
to a State nomination. The logic of the
situation is an Essex County candidacy.
and it is in Essex in all probability that
the fight will centre next November.
The Democratic leaders are as much
Republicans, but the same logic seems
to apply to the Democratic nomination.
The candidate, to command the vote
that the leaders hope to poll, must be
a man we'll known to the great body of
voters. Popularity in some other county
Will not give him the strength he needs.
A local habitation and name would
identify him as an Essex candidate,
and. If acceptable in his character and
public record, he would be likely to hold
his party vote and draw from the oppo-
site party. 1t should be the policy OF
both party organizations to nominate
Essex County candidates. Here Is
where the battle in November will be
fought and decided.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
Better a Bachelor.

A muscular Irishman strolled into
the civil service examination room.
where candidates for the police force
are put to a physical test.
strip" ordered the police surgeon.
whats that?" demanded the I'M
initiated.
Get your clothes off, and be quick
about It," said the doctor.
The 1rishman disrobed and permit
ted the doctor to his chest
and legs and to pound his back.
Now double up your knees and
touch the floor with your hands,"
He s%prawled, fac downward. on the
floor. He was indignant, but silent.
Jump under this cold shower" or
dered the doctor.
Sure, that's funnyi' muttered the
applicant.
Now run around the room ten times
to test your heart and wind" directed
the doctor. \
The candidate rebelled. "IIl not
I'll stay single"
Single?" asked the doctor, surprised
Sure" said the Irishman, whats
all this fussing got to do with a mar
riage license?'
He had strayed INTO the wrong hui
reau.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
A BIuNDER TO BE REPAIRED.

The Legislature committed a great
blunder when it enacted the Potable
Water Commission act. 1t was eleverly
tricked by men acting in the selfish
interest of the East Jersey Water Com
pany. There was so much confusion in
the Legislature, as well as in the public
mind, at adjournment that the amend
ments to the bill attracted no attention
and hardly excited any criticism for
some time afterwards. because of the
belief tha the original bill had been
passed.
The opportune time to insert a
joker in a legislative bill is towards
the close of a session, when
there is a congestion of bills and every
thing is in confusion. The representa-
tives of Essex, Passaic n Hudson in
the Legislature were careless in permit
ting the bill to pass. Senator Colby
could nave pointed out the bad features
of the measure when the amended bill
came back from the House. but he voted
for the bill as passed. The blunder
must be repaired and a proper law
passed completely safeguarding the
public rights. Governor Stokes will
sign any bill that maintains the prin-
ciple of State control and establishes a
State commission. The law is of his
initiative and If 1t has been mutilated
1t was certainly not the fault of the
Governor, who had nc alternative after
the bill came into his hands but to veto
the bill and destroy the principle, or
sign the bill and leave the Legislature
to repair the mischief done in 1t. That
is now the principal duty of the Legis-
lature.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
New game.

1t was midnight when the shappy
Individual entered the little lunchroom
near the bridge.
Boss" he announced boldly, I want
a awhite-eap sandwich"
i've heard of lots of sandwiches IN
my time" yawned the sleepy proprie-
tor, but a 'white-cap sandwich Is GER
tainly one on me. How do you make
it up?"
well, you take two thick slices OF
chicken, a slice of roast beef and a
raw tomato. Then you add some let
tuce and sauce"
That's a queer mixture. pardner' but
I guess our chef can make 1t"
Five minutes later he returned from
the kitchen with the "white-cap sand
wich'' and the shabby individual de-
voured 1t to the last crumb.
That was pretty good. mister" he
replied. rising from the table.
THAT so? But how in the world did
it get the name of white cap sand
witch? p
why, you see, boss, 1T is always on
the chef"
And then the shabby individual beat
it."-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

noises Of the day and were becoming
Indifferent to the celebration. The OBJ
servation was a very shallow one.
There never was a more general and
enthusiastic celebration than that of
yesterday. The complaint about noise,
and the talk about the waste" Of
money, and the statistics showing the
number Of casualties and the losses by
fire, have no effect whatever on the
celebration, which abates nothing Of its
enthusiasm. And it eve will, either.
When the American people, and espe-
cially the American boy and girl, fail
to celebrate the Fourth in the old style
u institutions will be in danger,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
THE SESSION TODAY.

The legislative session today will be a
duel between the two houses. The Sem
ate has taken the initiative in legisla-
ton by passing a number of new bills,
which will be taken to the House today.
They will be hung up in committee for
some time and the House will proceed
to pass bills of its own, probably some
as substitutes to the Senate bills. A
public utilities bill prepared by a spe-
cial committee will be introduced in the
Senate, and a more radical bill. similar
to the new law in New York. will be
introduced in the House. Whether the
House will provide for an investigation
of counties and municipalities, in addi-
ton to the State investigation, is doubt
full. and, strategically, such a step
would be of doubtful policy.
Since June Is much new business
has been cut out, and 1t cannot be
disposed of in a few hours. The pro-
longation of work will be trying to
the patience of members. Three Sen
ators will be missing. among them Mr..
Colby, who has left to others the heat
and burden of legislative reform at a
critical time. 1t may be remarked that
each house wilkshow its good faith only
by its actions. While such measures as
a public utility bill must necessarily be
well considered and not passed in haste,
for which needs no argument. These
should be passed without any delay.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
nririn of narher,s Pole.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
How did the striped pole come to De
used as the sign of a barber shop?L
S. W. L.
rive have explained this once or twice
before in this column. The barber In
former times used to perform duties OF a
surgical nature, in addition to the cutting
of hair and the trimming of boards. The
chief of these was bleeding, and every
patient about TO undergo blood-letting was
given a staff to hold in his or her hand
during the proceedings. The staff. when
not in use, was frequently placed outside
the door, and soon became the recognized
sign of the profession. In addition to the
staff, two long bandages were used in the
operation, one twisted around the arm be-
fore bleeding and the other used to bind
1t afterwards; these would often be kept
wound around the pole for convenience,
so as to be ready at hand when needed,
and SO when In the course of time the
custom grew to paint a pole outside
the barber's door It was found much
handler to paint a representation OF the
two bandages white and red upon it. "A
Joker once explained the sign in an en-
tertaining way: N
1.-THE red. white and blue or the barber's
pole:
The red for blood when he shaves on a
mole,
The white for the iather be slaps on your
lip,
And the blue for the BARRIERS who don't
get a tip" Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

1 saw a sweet wild rose that had
A place beside a rill.
But then hard by / saw an "ad"
About a patent pill.
I saw a young fawn cross a ford
And gain a wooded slope.
But near at hand l saw a board
In reference to soap.
I saw a brown nest on a vine,
The daintiest of scenes.
But close beside I saw a sign
Concerning pork and beans.
I saw a shepherd with his flock
And could have happy been,
But he vas sitting On a rock
That advertised a gin.
And so ] quit; I do not think
That mans artistic touch
In singing paint or billboard ink
Improves on nature much.
louisville Courter-Journal
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

against the country of his birth. It is
easy to understand the motive. There
are many German-born citizens of the
United States, Brazil and Argentina
who by such a law would be entirely
exempt from one great duty of citizen
ship in Ease Germany should Engage in
a wal with any of these states. 1t is
noticeable at The Hague Conference
thai nearly all the propositions offered
are in the special interest of the gov
ernments that present them.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Ideal weather attended the eelebra-
ton of the Fourth and lured everybody
out of doors. Thousands left fhe city
for a days outing, but an the
crowds and noise of celebration they
were not missed. There was the usual
chapter of accidents and casualties to
record, and that is the only respectable
feature of the national holiday.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

the last few years on small parks and
Fairgrounds. Chicago has the most
perfect system in the world, for which
appropriations OF s1O.0 900 have been
made in the last three years. Newark
is the first of New Jersey municipalities
to take up the playground idea practi-
cially, and it won't be long before it will
be well developed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

mo-" said Miss Prim. with virtuous
indignation, II never dance. When a
man asks, May I have this dance WIN
you7' it's just the same as II he snoulo
say, May l hug you? -
"Ah! I see,' replied Miss Knox .ano
so the men never ask you to lance.
Philadelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What were the principles of the Populist
party? When was the party founded?
L. X. v.
1.-THE Peoples or Populist party was the
outcome of a political party formed In
December, 1889, under the name of the
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union.
The platform adopted at Ocala, Fla, De-
cember 8, 1890, called for the abolition OF
national banks and the establishment OF
sub Treasures to lend money to the people
at 2 per cent; the increase of circulation
to $50 per capita; the legislative suppress
sion of gambling in agricultural products;
free silver; equal taxation; a graduated
income tax: prohibition of alien owner
ship of land and of any ownership Of LAND
not in actual use; government control Of
railroads and telegraphs; election OF Pres
ident. Vice-President and Senators by the
direct vote of the people, eto.-Ed1
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Germany at The Hague Conference
subjects a proposition that ih inter-
national law there shall be ejhbodied
the principle that a man shall not be
forced to serve in a military capacity
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

getting married" remarked inc
thoughtful thinker. rs a good deal Tx
reversing the order of things at oin-
ner."
"How's that?" q~ueried the dense
youth.
THE parties of the wedding part be-
gin with the dessert, follow 1t UP with
a roast and and themselves in the SOUP
at the hnish.' explained the
thinker.-Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
Mr.. Hnshinrton,a DIN cuIties.

Boarder-You. can divide a cnlckeh
with mathematical accuracy, Mrs. Hash
ington.
Mrs. MISUNDERSTANDING 1t is easy
enough. I wish I could multiply IL
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
VIEWS OF EDITORS.
Lachrxmose Age.

Are we deteriorating into a fearful racer
Did men weep a century ago in courts OF
law at r~ecitals of crime and of injustice, al
melodramatic variations of deeds OF vio-
lence? 1t really seems. as one reads re-
ports of criminal cases on trial In the
courts, that these are the most "weepfuf'
days of which there is record. In a cele-
brated case in New York a few months ago
tears were constantly on tap. The lawyers
for the defense we've frequently moist
about the eyes. The leading attorney for
the prosecution could not restrain himself
at times-his voice being "choked with
sobs." In the far West, in a case in which
the gentle sex does not figure, there is no
lack of tears. Whittier are we drifting,
since from New York to Idaho men cry In
court whenever there Is a touch of pathos
in the evidence? Are we a nation of neu-
rotics ?-Baltimore Sun.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
FROM STAR READERS

Anonymous communication cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names of correspondents are not required Tor
publication. but Is a guarantee Of good faith,
Ed
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
All Engaged.

There's not an u~noccupied square
foot in this car asserted the rush.
hour passenger.
Nor any other shaped foot" com
planned his friend, trying in vain to
move.-Cleveland Leader.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
Using a Company Name.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Is 1t 1awful for one person engaged in q
business to use a company name?
A. c. b.
[Yes; there is no law again 1t. But
papers, in case a company name is taken,
must be filed at the County Clerks once
giving the name of the owner Of the busi-
ness.-Ed.1
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

"You appear to have travelled a great
deal" said the first passenger. do you
find that the people of any one locality
are more cordial or ~hospitable than
those of another?"
NO. replied the other, II can't say
that I do; most everybody asks me to
call again and So"
1.-THE idea. You must be popular"
Not at all. I'm a bill collector
Philadelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

She-This dress costs two hundred
marks, and the tailor promised to make
any alteration in it that I required.
He-Well. then, o had better ask
him to alter the Observation-Disclosures
Batter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

you can't fool all of he people all
of the time"
Maybe not" responded the political
boss. But them what you can't fool.
you kin luff.'-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Some years ago it was remarked by
somebody that the conventional observ-
ance of the Fourth of July was dying
out. People were getting tired of the
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

$50 you broke off your engagement
Miss Toodles?"
yes; but 1 did 1t gently"
l"How?"
Told her what my salary was."-
Exchange.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
IN HUMOROUS VEIN.


There was a gay chap from Duduesne
who had a bad storm in his bresne'
But his father came out
And put him to rout
By mauling him one with his cesne.
Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
IeLLNo coMMeNTs on Politics AND 4 LoT 81 oTHBR THINds.

An unbiased study of the political situation in New Jersey
forces the conclusion that in neither the Republican MOI Demo
cratic party is there yet a pronounced sentiment in favor OF any
particular Gubernatoria1 aspnant.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
A Little sermon.

Who goes out on a lark at night
Shout heed this note of warning:
A lark at night won't prompt a wight
To rise with 1t next morning.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Answers to Correspondents.
w. B. F.-You cannot reach Springfield
by steamboat. The Connecticut River Is
not navigable for large boats above Hart
ford.-Ed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

So ]. P. Morgan says that King Edward is a mice man. .
Well, there are a great many others who like the English mon
arch. A quarter of a century ago it seemed doubtful if the
British people would permit him to succeed his mother, but
since then he has ripened and broadened wonderfully. While
not an intellectual man, he has great tact, a level head and
tolerant mood. He has the personal friendship of all the leaders
of thought and activity in the kingdom, including ecclesiasts
of all denominations and men of influence in : every political
party and organization.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Long Branch has more than regained its od-hme glory. The
fallacy that it needed gambling houses in order to be prosper
Gus has been eloquently dsproved. The whole bent and pur-
pose of the people now is to make it attractive for families,
and this is being done with vigor, intelligence and taste. The
driveway along the ocean front furnishes today one of the
superb views 10 be met with anywhere in the world.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

A New York SUM- reader writes from Essex Fe1s to that
paper making sarcastic references to the Erie railroad service.
One paragraph of the letter runs thus:
THE Erie is progressive-crabwise. I have travelled on
most railroads of this country, and it is my conviction that as
a whole the leather medal goes to the Erie. Its cars are a
positive disgrace to twentieth century civilization. If New Jer-
sey had a Public Utilities Commission backed by a man like
Governor Hughes of New York the long suffering commuters OF
this road might possibly get some rehef:'
It is an odd coincidence that the ab1est mar in the traffic
of the Erie, D. w. Cooke, lives in Essex Fels and
is, consequently, one of the victims of the poor service COM
planned of. If Mr.. Cooke had his way there wouldn't be
much to complain of.
Meantime aggrieved passengers ought to make formal COM
plant to the new State Railroad Commission.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Here are some thoughts and questions that obtrude them
selves: The indications are that organization Republicans can, if
they want to, prevent the nomination of Frank Sommer as the
regular candidate for Governor. Will they care to use that
power If the force behind his candidacy becomes as strong
as his friends expect, will it be politically wise to defeat him
at the primaries and in the State Convention If it be decided
to "turn him down. is there a likelihood that he may be
forced to run IS an independent?
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

John D. Rockefeller is not the only man who has a re
luctance to appear in court.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

Jersey City is disappointed over the decision of the Court
of Errors and Appeals a S to what constitutes the main stem
of a railroad, but Mayor Pagan is not likely to be discouraged
thereby. He will keep right on doing his duty as he sees it.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

That cocktail story about Vice President Fairbanks looks
like the work of his press agent. It's awfuly hard work to
find authentic material about the Indiana statesman to turn
into good newspaper copy" He is such a negative sort of
man that there's really little to tell about him except that by
industry, frugaEty and economy he has acquired a fortune and
knows how to hold on to it.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
Some one has suggested that Governor Stokes COZ

Some one has suggested that Governor Stokes could end the
Dickinson muddle by appointing the Colonels successor as Secre-
tary of State. That is a novel proposition, but hardly work
able. There is no vacancy, and the Colonel declines to make
one. 1t is not likely that the mere naming of his successor
would affect his attitude in this respect. What could the afore-
said successor dor Throw Sam bodily out of his office There
are few who would are to undertake that contract. 1t is doubtful
if even Captain Jack Graham could be coaxed into it.
Meantime the Colonel hangs on, attends to business and
carries the airs of a man without a worry in the world.
J. M.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
New England for raft.

Mr.. Taft has undeniably greater popular
itv with the mass of the voters than has
Mr.. Root or any of his possible rivals I'M
less 1t be Governor Hughes. 1T is probably
accurate to say that, in the absence of a
favorite son Of her own, New England is
inclined to favor Mr.. Taft above all other
neutrality-suspicious. Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05

There is no need for the Legislature to remain in session
many days. Both Houses are within reaching distance of an
agreement as to the legislation necessary, and neither side has
anything to gain by hagging o ~quibb1ing over tihing differ
ences of opinion. Obstruction to make partisan capital will be
likely to react on its authors.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-05
MIR. bryan Becoming stale.

1t is unfortunate for Mr.. Bryan that this
country Is so small. AS he does little ex-
cept travel about making addresses for
money he finds nat he is compelled to
work the same territory so often that he
is becoming stale. There was a time when
Mr.. Bryan was a distinct novelty and peo-
pie hocked to hear him. In those happy
days it was the rule for the railroads to
run special excursion trains for the occa-
sion of his appearance. Gradually he has
dropped to the level of the ordinary Chau-
tauoua attraction, until today he shares
honors with the Schubert Quartet. La Fol-
lette and the Swiss Bell Ringers. And
now that h has received a fair demon
stration of the public's preference for his
travel talks instead of his political haran-
CUES. it may occur to him that he is be-
coming tiresome and should take a vaca-
ton. In order to hold the attention Of
American audiences a speaker must re-
fresh his stock once in a while. fThe same
old complaints and croakings have been
served to Bryan audiences so long that
they have lost their drawing power.-Kan-
sas CITY Journal.