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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
BLOOMFIELD BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Harold c. Baxter, only son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas B. Baxter, enter
tanned a few of his relatives in his
home, 50 Monroe place, Bloomfield. last
evening in honor of his birthday ami
versary. He received a number of APP
propriate gifts.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

The entertainment last night was a
mock trial. in which twenty-five
young men from the Greene Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, took
part.
The new home is designed to accom-
modate sixty children. In the base
ment will be a large playroom
especially adapted to the needs of chill
dren for amusement and exercise in
stormy weather when they cannot play
outside.
The home will be supported by volun-
tary contributions made through the
Christian Endeavor societies or by in
diyiduals direct to the treasurer, A. W.
Egner. S25 Prudential building.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
FINED FOR PUNCHING
HIS BROTHER=iN=LAW

Edward Walsh, % years old. of AZ
North Centre street, Orange, was fined
$40 in the Orange Police Court today by
Judge Bray for punching his brother-in-
law, William Bowling. early yesterday.
Walsh failed to appear in court and
Judgment for the amount was given
against him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
FORMER BELLEyILLE MAN DEAD.

Word was received in Belleville yes
terday of the death in Oil City, Pa. OF
Philip ]. Smith, a former resident of
that town. His father. James Smith,
of Dewitt avenue, is awaiting particu-
lars of his death. The deceased, who
has been away from Belleville for sew
eral years, was "a years old.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
ORANGE CHOIR BOYS
TO GIVE BIG CONCERT

There will be an interesting program
rendered at the annual concert of the
Grace Episcopal Church choir in the
Woman's Club, house, East Orange,
Tuesday night, The boys will have the
assistance of Mrs. Robert Slimmon,
contralto; Frederick w. Kelsey, jr., vio-
linist, and William l.. Parker, tenor.
The proceeds will be applied to the
boys outing fund.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
Essex County Christian En-
deavOrers Rapidly Raising
Funds for Institution.

All the sixty Christian Endeavor
Societies in Essex County are raising
money for the new $1,000 fresh air
home being erected in Roseland, and
which will be opened about July 10 for
the first party of sixty-four children to
go from this city for a two-weeks' out
ing. Entertainments have been given
recently for the benefit of the fund.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
CONGRATULATE Mr.. CASE.

Members of Tennessee Tribe of Red
Men and Harmony Lodge of Odd Eel
lows called OH Alvin w. Case, at Hill
side Park, last night to extend their
best wishes on the occasion of his
crystal wedding, which was celebrated
recently.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
Carl Dressed Gives Letters to
His Faithful F0ur-Legged
Assistant.
= VERY time Carl Dressed, an East
Orange letter-earrier. reaches the

~ VERY time Carl Dressed, an East
Orange letter-carrier, reaches the
intersection of William street
and the Parkway, hat city. on his
daily rounds he is sure to meet a faith
full dog, not in the employ of Uncle
Sam, but willing to be.
The dog. a favorite in the section, is
of an intelligent disposition. Hearing
the sound of the postman's whistle, the
dog will hurry down to the Parkway
and help deliver letters, except times
when he may be called upon to settle
a neighborhood dog fight.
The big animal attracts considerable
attention when delivering mail, and
displays a polite bearing as he goes up
a stoop to turn yer a letter. Dressed
thinks well of the animal, and the dog
thinks well of the postman.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
MONTCLAIR GIRL SURPRISED.

Miss Lucy TAFT, daughter Of NJ.
and Mrs. John A. TAFT, of Mountain
avenue, Montclair, was given a sur
prise by a number of her young
friends last night. About fifty Young
people were present.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
F|REMEN REBEL
AGAINST CHIEFS
HOUSE FOREMAN
Appointment of Charles Searles
in South Orange Renews
Old Rumpus.
BECKER ACCUSED OF
SHOWING FAVORITISM
Volunteers Take Up the Fight
and Three of Them Have
Resigned.

General dissatisfaction prevails to-
day among the South Orange Village
firemen, it is alleged. because of favor
itism said to be shown by Chief Harry
Becker.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
WANTS CoNSTABLE,s LICENSE.

Former Justice of the Peace Louis NJ
Picot, of Riggs place, South Orange, has
asked the village to grant him a re-
newal of a c~onstable's license, which he
held for the past five years and expired
a month ago.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
DAVIS DINNER IN woMAN,s CLUB.

Owing to the large number of men
who will attend the dinner to Judge
Thomas A, Davis, of Orange, on Tues
day of next week. the dining quarters
of the Orange Club are Inadequate and
the dinner will be given at the Woman's
Club house. last Orange, across the
away from the clubhouse.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
WANT STREETS IMPROVED.

Property-owners of Valley and Third
streets, South Orange, filed petitions
with the Village Board of Trustees last
night in which they asked for i'm
provement in the condition of those
streets.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
Advertising Signs in East Or
ange Will Be Charged for
by Square Yard.

The fight waged by h Woman's
Club, of the Oranges, and the Municipal
Art League, of East Orange. against
billboards in the latter city. has so i'm
pressed the city authorities there that
Jerome D. Gedney. city counsel in re-
Spouse to a request from the ordinance
committee OF the city Council, is draft
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
SANITARY NOTICES SENT OuT.

Health Inspector William r. Bow
man, of East Orange, today sent out
hundred notices to property
demanding the discontinuance
of n~uisances.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
SINGERS ANNIVERSARY.

The twenty-ninth anniversary ball of
the Orange Maennerchor was held in
German English School Hall, Orange,
last night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
TEACHERS WHEEL STOLEN.

While George M. Moreland was teach
ing in he South Orange High School
yesterday afternoon his bicycle was
taken from the bicycle room in the
school basement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05

terest Of s1.3o0.000. Waterworks return
an average OF SIS per cent of the capital
invested.
1t is estimated that nearly 81. 0o0, 000,-
900 is now invested in public utilities by
German municipalities. AS a rule mu-
nicipal control is established only when
there is simply choice between a pub
lie and private monopoly. or else
when the desirability of a utility is un-
questioned. but the uncertainty as to
profitable returns fails to attract pri-
vate capital.
The reasons that have been offered to
show that municipal ownership cannot
be as successful in this country are not
convincing. To confess that the people
here are incapable of operating them
as honestly as it is done in foreign
countries is too humiliating a confess
sion to be assented to. There may be
plent-- of good reasons, but If so they
have not been produced, and the be-
levers as well as the non-believers in
the wisdom of adopting the method
generally may well consider what other
countries are doing. Municipal owner
ship cannot be condemned as failure
as long as cities are making a success
of it wherever they may be located.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
AYH\WKER JOTS

The school board at Holton has pre-
scr1bed a limit of seven games for the
FOOTBALL team and only two of them to
be played on school days.
Loafers in Miltonvale are debating
the question whether more rain falls
when it comes straight down, or when
1t comes at an angle of As degrees.
The Jewell County Republican has
a theory that the reason robbers never
made a haul on the Central Branch
railroad is because they never know
when the train is coming.
Every farmer who owns land in the
Neosho river valley believes that
there is either gas or oil under his
land, and to prove his faith he Is will
ing to give leases for proper con-
sideration.
A school of journalism was started
this term at the University of Okla
homa. and Henry Allen suggests that
the first task should be to teach the
prospective editors suitable substitutes
for the word liar.
the Wilson Echo comes back with the
statement that a few years ago it
planted a number of rare peas and
within eighteen hours they were above
the ground. The neighbors' chickens
were the cause.
always looking on the bright side, ac-
cording to the Globe. ST have had
stroke" said the late Nicholas Greiner
to him during his fatal illness, land it
bothers me. 1 can hardly speak"
well don't complain about that"
said Mr.. Rohr. I'VE would all be bet
ter off if we had impediments in our
speech"
This dialogue is reported by the
Junction City Union: "Say, if you
don't make that little pup of yours
keep out of my yard and stop tearing
up the flowers l will get the sheriff
after you" Now, look here" was
neighbor No. rs reply, eff you touch
my dog 1 will come over there and
knock your block OFF, Jaw, forget it.
1 wasn't talking about your dog;
was talking about your little pup of
boy" "Is that so? And has he been
tearing up your flowers? Well. if
don't tan the hide off him it will be
because I don't know how was the
reply of neighbor No. 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.
GFrom the Atchison Globe.l

lFrom the Atchison Globe.
A dog is as bad as a boy in poster
ing a cat.
Somehow we don't enjoy visiting
with any one who calls it chat
Fully ninety per cent of the people
you know will impose on you if they
can.
A woman says of every hired girl
she ever has: MY, but she can make
the butter fy!''
There is no drug store that will kill
disease as a shotgun will kill a pigeon.
Every man must be his own doctor.
A plan that would fit the manage
ment of one husband, would be long
where it should be short, and curevd
where it should be straight, in the
management of another husband.
The next time Merry Man ap-
proaches you, and attempts to rob you
of money, give him both barrels, and
save your money for some poor per-
son who is in need. There are dozens
of these Merry Men. They travel
schemes. instead of requests to bor-
row money. Why should you support
these worthless men? Why not say
No?
If you are a woman and discour-
aged about your figure, don't wear
yourself out dieting, taking physical
culture, electric baths, etc.; simply go
down town and buy a ready-made
suit: You will return home feeling
that when it comes to a figure yours
is an improvement on any Greek god
dess who ever floated around in white
draperies and sandals. If you are as
fat as the fat woman in the circus, or
as thin as before taking in the patent
medicine advertisements, your figure
is perfect to the woman selling you
the ready-made suit If you are four
feet tall, or six feet five, every style
is becoming to you, according to the
woman selling you the ready-made
suit. As she tries one suit after an
other on you, she Will call some of
the other girl clerks. and they will
join with her in raving over your
''curves" if you are fat, and over your
grace" if you are skinny. You hear
so much about your lovely hips
your beautifully rounded figure"
with some extras thrown in about
your complexion and hair being just
exactly suited to every color in the
ready-made suit department. that you
feel sense of comfort and satisfaction
stealing over you, which makes you
hold your head a little higher and
makes your step lighter. Possibly you
may not need suit, but your family
may have remarked upon your mid
dle-aged spread" or YOUR distressing
| skinniness until you begin to wonder
how you would look in a shroud. CO
down town and try on ready-made
suits. The lady selling them does not
know you do not intend to buy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05

heaven on earth to me, and-may I
hope-Just a little hope-that you.
too, have been happyi'
Patsy rushed around the tree. bark
ing and dancing on his tiny feet.
AT least Patsy Is happy" parted
Belinda
Bellington picked the terrier up in
his arms and held him tightly for a
moment. But Patsy saw a stray cat
and was anxious to be of again.
What did my letter say of you?'
asked Hazard
"Oh, some awfully silly things" an
swered Belinda.
We'll, may 1 hope. Belinda-here
under the old apple tree that has lent
us its friendly shade all these happy
weeks-may I have my answer here
and now?"
Answer to what7" she almost
whispered.
will you be my wife, Belinda ?" he
murmured, as he drew her closely to
him. And, lingering in his embrace,
she gave her answer.-(Copyrigh
1908, by Associated Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
A NEW SUGGESTION.

Speaking of airships for war pur-
poses it is noted that a British officer.
whose name is not given. seems to
think that their use will have a ten
dency to prevent battles and thus put
an end to wars. Supposing two great
armies facing each other, he argues
that leach side will be able to size up
the others strength so accurately,
with the value of the position occu-
pied, that umpire will decide who
wins without any blood peing she'd"
This is a view of the matter that is
entitled to consideration. Not much
stock has generally been taken in the
prediction that the time is coming
when all the fighting between great
powers with be done in the air from
specially constructed and armed air
ships. Aside from the physical and
mechanical difficulties in the way of
constructing and operating machines
suitable for war purposes the very
idea of such combats is almost too
horrible to contemplate. Humanity
shudders at the mere thought of what
would be the result if two great fleets
of war vessels should meet in mortal
combat thousands of feet above the
earth. and the anticipation of what
would inevitably result from such
mode of warfare should make it i'm
possible.
But the suggestion of the British
officer is of a different nature and
looks to the prevention of battles.
All readers of history know how often
1T has occurred that an army. misled
or deceived as to the position or
strength of another, has made
fatal blunder by attacking a stronger
and better prepared foe that was be-
lieved or expected. 1t was exceeding
ly difficult for the most astute spy or
scout to obtain accurate and reliable
information as to the numbers, posi-
tion and equipment of an enemy. and
the lack of such knowledge has been
responsible for many a defeat.
The plan of aerial scouts would put
an entirely different face on the mat
ter. A flying machine that could be
controlled and operated. lowering far
above an army, could obtain prac-
tically accurate estimate of the
enemy, compute his numbers, and
define his position. Such a machine
might be in danger from long range
guns. of course. but with the most
modern and efficient glasses and
other instruments the information
could be secured from a height that
would make a scout virtually safe
from earthly attacks. The prophet
Isaiah foresaw the time when, to use
his words they shall beat their
swords into plowshares and their
spears into pruninghooks; nation
shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any
more" Will that happy period be
brought about through the human
conquest of the air?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
GFrom the Chicago News.l

ltrom the Chicago News.
A hot headed man gets cold feet at
the critical moment
Some candidates tell the truth and
shame the politicians.
Some people have a mania for ex-
changing empty compliments
Many mans failure is due to an
inclination to take things easy.
The meek may inherit the earth
after the trusts get through with 1t.
When a woman is in a speechless
rage she simply won't stand for a
mans silly talk.
Only when a man offers an apology
is woman willing to let him have
the last word.
Many a man could buy an automo-
bile with half the money he has lost
playing the ponies.
Some people are never so happy as
when they are in a position to make
others unhappy.
The first time young man at
tempts to run an automobile he sud
denly discovers that he doesn't know
everything.
Probably nothing pleases a woman
more than her ability to look younger
than some other woman who is the
same age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP ABROAD.

MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP ABROAD.
The claims that are being put forth
for the success Of British tramways
under municipal ownership are too well
supported by figures to make any con-
siderable draft on the credulity of one
who accepts them. The American con-
suls stationed in Great Britain are
sending home reports of this success
that Should warm the cookies of Tom
Johnson's heart and also give courage
to places like Topeka where municipal
ownership is maintained in various
utilities. The success of these under
takings does not have to be bolstered
up, as has happened at times, by
citations of indirect benefits accruing
from municipal ownership.
Huddersfield, a city of 100000 in
habitants, which has adopted the mu-
nicipal idea more completely than any
other British city. shows net receipts
above expenses of $215,00O for the last
year. After paying interest on it's cap
ital, sinking fund and depreciation, a
net surplus of $31, 700 was turned into
the treasury.
Manchester shows an increase of
$2O742 in earnings over last year. while
the balance of revenue over expendi-
lures decreased from $715.565 to $714.-
$50 More than 81 per cent of these re-
ceipts were from two-cent fares, and a
balance of $257.65S was turned into the
city treasury.
Glasgow, with a population of 1885,
900, shows net receipts of over 81, 200, 900,
which went to pay interest and princi-
pal and to provide for depreciation and
reserve.
In the city of Belfast the showing is
not so encouraging on the surface, al
though a closer scrutiny reveals no dis
couragement. The act of parliament
under which Belfast acquired its street
car system provided that it must be
self-supporting, no money being appro-
priated to it from any other fund.
When electric traction was introduced
in December, 1905, the fare was fixed
at two cents within a circle of one
mile radius, taking as a center. the
junction of the car lines at the center
of the city. A fare of four cents was
decreed to any point beyond the imagi-
nary mile circle, and a universal two
cent fare was arranged to prevail up
the average fare in Huddersfield, which
has another tariff scale, was only "a
cents, the Belfast charge has proved
too low and a revised scale has been
put in operation. The failure of the
Belfast tariff is attributed to a decided
increase in the wages of employees,
however, and to that extent the in
crease is offset.
Recently published articles show that
in the fifty-eight cities of the German
empire containing over $4,000 inhabi-
tants each, sixty per cent of the lead
ing utilities are owned and conducted
by the municipalities. The total profits
of the gas works. which make the best
financial showing, amount to $1O.00O.0OO
of which s2,5O0.000 is required for in
terest on the investment. Electric
works show a profit OF s4,2OO,Ooo less in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
QUAKER MEDTTATTONS.
[From the Philadelphia Recor

lFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
A rich bachelor sometimes develops
into a poor husband.
Many a man sticks to the right only
to find that he is left.
Even light beer has been known to
produce a dark brown taste.
The man who builds castles In the
air is apt to buy gold bricks.
The fellow who falls in love doesn't
always take a tumble to himself
1t isn't always the most attractive
people who attract the most attention.
The trouble with the family skele-
ton is that it is never as dead as 1t
seems.
Some girls would rather marry a
mere man than cherish an ideal for
the rest of their days.
MY friend, do you worship your
Creator?" asked the solemn visaged
individual. Sure replied the man
with the red tie. I'm a self-made
man."
Faith will move mountains"
quoted the Wise Guy. Perhaps"
said the Simple Mug; but If you are
going to move into a new house you
will find moving van more practi-
CAL"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
JOURNAL ENTRIES

It's easier for a girl to get a good
name than great riches.
X
An easy way for a man to provide
for the future is to marry an heiress.
x X
Cannibals may be properly set down
as being among those who love their
fellow men.
Simplifed spelling would become
more popular. probably, If it was not
so difficult to learn.
X X
Most men are willing that their
wives shall have the last word If they
will only be kind enough to have it
soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05
HUAOR or THE DAY

,,s II understand lTs the new magazine has a
up Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Authorship very happy in my mar
ried life. find my husband such a help.
Eriend-Indeed, Does he cook, or write?-
F1iegende Batter.
for rainy day? she-oh. hope not! I'm
know!-Y onkers Statesman. '1
Mr.. Newlywed-But, my love. why are
John Just peeped into the kitchen 5o and
saw that cook has on her travelling gown.
-Harper's Weekly.
He-If you refuse me shall go out and
hang myself to the lamp-post in front
OF your house. she-Now., George, you
know father said he wouldn't have you
hanging around here.-Life.
IT'S your husband voracious in his ap-
petite. madam" II can't say as he Is,
doctor. He'll eat anything and everything
as long as there's anything to eat."-Bal-
tfmore American.
HI Tragerdy-Yes, we opened in Osh-
kosh. Lowe Comerdy-And what did your
erdy-Why-er-he went out before had
chance to ask him.-Philadelphia Press.
Cheer up, old man." said the consoling
smiths" Yes. / know" replied the de-
5ected lover. But her father ain't a
locksmith; he's a boilermaker." detroit
Free Press.
Gaussip-There's new baby at Mug
ley's house and 1t takes after the mother
Knox-Ah. lucky child, Gaussip-Er-ap-
parently you've never seen Mrs. Mugley.
Knox.No: but I've seen Mugley.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
MI Tell-It-My wife says her shopping
al the bargain counter today reminded her
of the last ballet she had seen. Mr.. Hear
lt-How was that? Mr.. Tell-It-Well, be-
cause almost everything was 50 per cent
off!-Ths Floorwa1kef.
The Art acknowledgements me- old
man. I bought a genuine Vandyke today.
His Friend Gan autoist)-Finei What's its
Observation-Disclosures Wisconsin.
Just the Time for a vacation.-"I hear
you've lost your position, Jones. I'm
mighty sorry" "Oh. 1t might have been
worse. Remember. the home teams going
to play in town for a month now
Judges Library.
On the Jump.-"The last time gave
you money" said the kindly old lady,
you promised you wouldn't walk right
into a saloon and spend it," Oats right
lady" said the hobo. Yes, but as soon as
you got the money you did" "Sayi lady,
don't youse know de difference between a
walk and a CONGRATULATIONS Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-05

This point is shown by some recent
news from Porto Rico. Prior to the
American occupation of the island
there were 525 schools with a total
roster of about $4,000 pupils at an
annual cost of maintenance of $685.
900. Now Porto Rico has more than
1900 schools, and nearly 100 teach
ers, at an expenditure a year of
nearly $1,5OO,0OO.