The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-18
EVELYN THAW'S LATEST ACT
NEW WARNING TO MOTHERS
Her BoldnesS in Appearing in Public Cafe With E. R. Thomas a Text
Of EVENING STAR Writer'S Parchment on the Dangers
Which Menace Young Girls.
BY BARBARA KENT.

~ Il is a like Evelyn Nesbt Thaw who will drive the best Of men
to rash deeds and bring the bushes to the checks Of every pure
York, asst night, with a millionaire man about town. she threw womanly
pride to the winds and refused to think of the consequences which might
follow her actor. Is it not possible that when Thaw is released from the
asylum. If he is released at all, he will commit another crime ut of pure
jealousy
1t would have been sunhcently distressing, from the STANDPOINT of a
nice regard for he proprieues, had young Mrs Fhaw merely selected a aRe
family hotels. but the spectacle is presented Of this twoyear leading wonkn
in a tragedy of real life going beyond this nearly superIative degree Ff
ndiscreuon; she reaches the climax by selecting as her escort a young
hnancfer, II man of family, N ten accompanying him to N Of the w
lest Of resorts Of the Great White way-for that path of sirens is not
limited to the stretch of Broadway, but goes wherever the night life of New
York takes its fonylured uevotees. So it is the moro regrcttable that tho
young woman, whose husband the State has said is of unsound mind, should
have aggravated his mental ainnent. However the worst feature is seer
in the effect her diversion must have with others.
Those who seemed o have SO much control over Evelyn certainly should
guard her actions in the future. if for n other rcaso than to avoid any
further discussion of her pas life. &
Mothers, here is an example of what may become of your daughters If
you do lot kep yours sweet influence near them. Teach them to take care of
their reputation at all times, and insist that they choose their companions
with great care. Make companions IF your daughters n sons and show
them that you are anxious o share all their trials and fluctuations. Also
show them where Evelyn Nesbit Thaw has erred, and warnt them against the
temptations of the world.
This woman. who has broken The heart IF a mother, still further brings
grief to her by causing the dreadful incidents connected with Ter life to be
brought before the people again. She Tot only does this, but she insists
on setting IN example to innocent young women, whose mothers probably are
negectng them as Evelyn las been neglected.
Mothers, keep a loving " on your daughters. If they com to you for
advice be careful Be sure t o show them the path to righteousness and honor.
Be not only a mother, but a true, sincere friend. Instead of letting her go
tie acquainted with the worlds way u she is let her come to you and con
hde in you all her little Worries. Be her wise counselor and guide at all
times and neverl let her forget her self respect,
The average mortal would think that afer the fluctuations Evelyn had
during he trial., when she had to bare secrets which probably she never had
told hr husband, se would avoid all public appearance or any incident
which could bing her inot the ImeMght again. t
Where is this womans sense of dignity and refinement which she per-
sistenty tried to affect during the trial? Has she lost all respect for her sex?
is II not ehough tht she las brought sorrow inc grief to an aged onan
whose effort 10 rear her son with are and mothery love has beer frus-
rated? Eve if she doesn ot care for her own sen-respect she ought o real
ne nat se we something to the mother o her husband, thu dear old
woman who bravey protected her att all times.