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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
NO 0AMBLjN0 AT TRENTON.

Tine State Excise Commission poked INTO gambling in Atlantic city, but in
Its quest in Trenton the commission seemed to ignore the question of gambling.
There are some doctrmanes who affirm that poker isn't gambling. To be
sure the great feature and surprising charm of a game of poker is the bet
andTt is also true that men win or lose at poker, according to their skill or
luck in the game but it is reasoned that the object of the game is not com
nercal; tina the players are not really seeking pecuniary gan, out are only
engaged in a trial Of Skill with the money stake purely incidental THAT Is
evidently the Trenton idea of poker, and doubtless that is why the earnest
Trenton renrmer did not bring the subject of gambling before the commission.
reasoned that, as poker isn't gambling, there is n gambling in Trenton.
If the State commission held the opposite view, and if al the officials of the
State government and all the members of the Legislature and all the member
tale could b unfolded
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
=, DOOR OF SANCTITY.

To the Editor of tho Evening Star;
How did the phrase "Odor' OF M
tity" originate? w. X.
LWhen, In days gone by. one hon-
ored in the church died it was GUS
tomary to burn understanding incense
in the deathtoom as a token that the
memory of the deceased was grateful to
God and a As early as the time of
Homer it was customary to wash the
bodies of the most illustrious dead with
rose water. and In Egypt the practise
also obtained from an early date.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
REFORM AT OCEAN GROVE.

The spirit Of reform has even struck ocean Grove Right In the Taber
nade of hat otherwise exemplary resort, M under the auspices of thu Camp
meeting Association. opera singers have been hired to sing, and the effect Is
inculcate a banefult taste for thu playhouse. Moving pictures hay also BEEN
in which were depicted attractive drinking scenes calculated to debsuch
the moralso of the young Satan has 81 many ways in which to beguhe thath
is not strang he should get into Ocean Grove with his wfes Opera singers
N moving pictures are wen-known devices to lead people astray. The camp
meeting corporation that sc rgidy exercises its authority over thu morals of
Grove
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
HoNoRs cog re riRlNo ouARp OFFICERS.

Major Charles L. ChampHn. of the First Regiment. National Guard, having
resigned, will retire from the service on September ], after having served forty
three years in the guard. Major Champun rose from private TIC a majority
through all the intermediate ranks and his devotion tic duty has been a proverb
in the regiment Had he been a younger man he would 10 be the reglmental
commandment. The point is that an officer with this splendid record .retres
almost unhonoed. The many years of unrequfed service he CAV so un-
selhshry and so we'll &c the State is practically without public reward. This is
the case with III National Guard officers of long and honorable service when
they retire Comforting a bmvet rank upon such a man Is a cheap and empty
honor The State should ntangy recognMe such services.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18

The open primary law in this State Is an experiment yet to be hid, and
liz its present aspects it is a doubtful IN The weakness that it will develop
will however, be duly noted. with a view to remedial legislation mex winter
One feature OF the law is undesirable. Candidates for party nominations are
nut to considerable expense in their primary election campaigns To secure a.
nomination against competitors a candidate must have printing lone and
representation at polling places IN pay other necessary expenses
There is n organization fund O fall ack on. If 10 wins the nomination he
will then incur a large share OF the election campaign expense A man of
dfnrent
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
A THIRD KICK COMING.

What's the Natter" asked the man
who happened along.
i've Just been kicked out Of that
newspaper office for the second time,"
replied the poet, picking himself up
from the sidewalk and starting back
for the door.
but where are you going now"
I'm going back"
What! To be kicked out AGAIN."
why. yes; l guess If Bryan can
stand that sort Of thing I cam"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
ucs.ADMRAL RoBLHY D. EVANS RETIRED.

The naval career Of Vce-Admral Hobhy D. Evans closedt today with his
retirement under the age-init law. The doughty admiral is 81 years old, and
Theoretically, ncapaciated for active service HI will. it is hoped, live many
years rot a a relic, but as a trusted and valuable counselor of the Navy
department The practical experience of Admiral Evans n his great store
of knowledge of naval affairs are indispensable. No longer holding a command
In he navy. his influence will be seen in the policy of the government in the
upbufding of our navy, and II "a national emergency conn Admiral Evans
will be on of the foremost in the nations councils
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
TALKING ACROSS THE ATLANTyc.

The telephone is n of the commonplace of our day. as the aerial trans
portaton viii be tomorrow. But fits development promises greater marvels
French inventors have nw produced a wireless apparatus by which conversa-
ton ca be had over a distance OF more han three hundred miles, nd the
Inventors are confident Of establishing wireless connection for 800 OF 700 miles
snd even between Paris and New York. Think of holding oral discourse by
wireless from ones Office in Newark with a friend N London or Paris or
9ernni And yet the miracle will be witnessed n will soon take it's place
among the commonplace of daily life.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
WILLING TO FAVOR HIM.

Short say, old man. will you let
me do you a favor?
~Long-Sure. What is II?
Short-Allow me to owe you SO tor a
couple of weeks.-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
81 &\gMtsome MOOD
FREDDIE'S IDEA.

Ethel-What's a summer school. any
way?
Freddie-Why, I gaeas It's wharA you
learn to swim!
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
TUESDAY, AUGUST IS, 1908


The voting today in the thirty one election districts of Newark In Whch
special elections are bdng held proceeds at ratet that promises ne pomns
of a Doc centae of tile vote. The result will be 10Y very soon after
III polls close Mt 7 o'clock As all the voting viii be done by machine
TIN machin will it Is confidently believed, be compelled TO register the popular
decree for it's W condemnation. There is poetic Justice in that n voting
nnachfne vas forced upon IN people of the state, II has been kept In use In
elections against their repeated protests.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
A SURE SIGN.

Josh-Has that city boarder Of yours
got any consumption
Bosh-Has he got any consumption?
You just outer see the bare places in
our vegetable garden and m~eathouse.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
THE VERY THING.

"Well. there's one thing aboln MI
ritch, he's always ready to confess his
faults
NONSENSE! Why, hos forever brag-
ging about being self-made.'.
"Of oourse; that's Just itr-Philadei-
phia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
CURED BY HIS EXPERIENCE.

Miss Gadabout-Oh, surely you be-
1ieve that men and women should have
equal rights?
Nj. Henpeck-Well, I used to, but
ssince I've married / don't dare to say
so!"-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
A POOR pROVDPR.

The Kentucky colonel pointed with
extreme disgust at q man across the
street. Then he said:
There goes that fellow Simpson
with a ffty-pound sack of -four. and
I'll bet he hasn't a drop of liquor IN
the house."-The Bohemian.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
CAN'T LOSE.

Hoax-He's making a bunch of
money on the races.
Joax-Gets straight tips, eh7
Hoax-No. He sells them.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
CLIMATE OF FRANCE.

Kindly give a general description of
the climate of France and oblige a
sincere admirer of the STAR.
]. I. II.
1.-THE climate of France varies con-
siderably between the coastal and the
elevated interior regions, but it is char
acteristically temperate. On h At
lantic seaboard the temperatures are
equalized by the warm ocean currents
and southwesterly winds; toward the
interior the extremes of ummer and
winter are more marked. The tempera-
ture at Brest averages for the year
about 50 +, for January 43, and for
July 6S degrees. while at Paris the
yearly mean is so degrees; the January
average SO degrees and the July aver
e. IS degrees. On the eastern frontier
the climate has a continental character,
the winter being long and severe and
the summers hot. The greatest contrast
Is exhibited between the bleak climate
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
NOW THEY DON'T SPEAK.

I couldn't marry a man. no matter
how much he might be in love with me,
unless he were a hero"
"Oh, that difficulty adjusts itself!
He'd be a hero to love you, my dear"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
HARDER TO MANAGE

s he's married, is her
Yes. he married the Tantrum xfxa
Been managing a department. sture
lately. haan't he7"
eyes. but he'll md she's no deparA-
ment storer-Yonkers Statesman.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
NOT %GEN

Now, the philosophy Of love-
"Oh, come off,"
But l say the philoso~-
you goose, love has no philosophy or
wouldn't be love-"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
PARENTAL sOLIcIT1Jnp

Papa said the beautiful girl, "you
must not be 80 opposed to George.
He's not rich. but he's a nice man."
An ieeman and not rich! My child,
would you tie up with a freak?"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
ANSWERS to- ORRESPONDENTS

of the central plateau and tho eastern
highlands, and the warm, almost sub
tropical climate of the Mediterranean
coast.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
EASY.

What made him marry for money!"
Lack of money"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
D~ELICATELY INSULATED.

is it hot enough for your" .
Yes, but there's only one place hot
enonugh for the mar that asks that
fool question"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
JUST A DIG.

Yes" said Mrs. Uppisch boastfully,
I'VE pay cash for everything we buy
there
"Yes?' replied Mrs. Knox. why Is
1t, I wonder. that they are so careful
about opening accounts with people?"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18

Weary Father (who has kindly laid
aside his paper at the most interest
Ing part to comply with the importuni-
ties Of his offspring for a good long
story n with gladdened heart and
parched tongue finishes n a half hour
long husband the lion and the tigers
never harmed that man any more. Now,
isn't that a beautiful story?
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-18
INDIVIDUAL EXPENSE OF OPEN PRIMARIES.

of the foremost in the nations councils.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
NATIONAL BOARD
OF TRADE

washington, Jan. 1.-THE annual
meeting OF the National Board OF
Trade In this city. next week. prom
ises to attract more than ordinary ni'
tention. The organization II made
up Of representatives OF boards OF
trade. chambers Of commerce. and 9th
er bodies OF a commercial or tndts'
trial character throughout the COLT
try. Its yearly meetings are held ~
this city for the purpose Of discussi N
important public questions anectinf:
trade interests and with q view cf
effeciihg legislative mrtters befc
congress.
The organization has prepared a
long list OF live topics for considera-
ton at the forthcoming meeting. H. p
olutions relating to the currency Ques'
ton will be introduced by delegat >
representing the trade bodies In -
erai large cities. The parcels pt -
Is another subject that will probatlf
receive much attention.
Other topics that will be taken ,
for consideration win be consular r..
form, the merchant marine. tariff ..
vision. river and harbor improvement J,
the Interoceanic canal. railroad ratt
business and industrial combination
and improvements In the postal se; p
ice.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
TZl-HSU
MAY ABlDlCATE

Washington, ID. C.. Jan. 17.-ln diplo
matte circles here. there Is n feeling
that some interesting and important
news may be forthcoming from Chi
ma In the near future. A persistent
rnmor has been current for several
months that the Empress Dowager
Intends 10 abdicate at the next Chi
nese New Year. which comes two
weeks from today. According 60 re-
port. she desires TO hand over the
cares of state TO the Emperor. A Sc
cret decree has been issued. IL Is said.
calling meeting OF the Grand Coun-
ell for the change.
II Tzi.Hsu, the Dowager Empress,
carries out her alleged intention. II
will mean the passing OF one OF the
most interesting characters among
the worlds figures Of today. TIi-Hsu
Is now 72 years old. She is the daugh
ter OF a Manchu. who. being In finan
cial difficulties In Canton In 1888. sold
her. then an infant OF three years. to
n rich merchant. In isis an imperial
proclamation was issued. calling fol
eligible Manchu maidens between II
and rs TO present themselves at Pekir
In view OF the selection OF secondary
wives for the Emperor Hien-fung. Tzi
Hsu was among the first ten on the
chosen list. She won the admiration
and affection OF the Emperor and lat
er bore him n son.
Hien.fung died In 1850 and Tzi-Hst
placed her son on the throne under
the name OF Tung-chi. During his
minority. the government was In the
hands of n regency. consisting OF Tzi
Hsu. the other empress and Prince
Kung. the child's uncle. In 1874 Tung
chi. being then is years old, began
10 show signs OF Independence. In
trigue was rife In the palace and Tung
chi died In January In the following
year. his wife following him very
soon. He had married her In 1871
The general supposition is that they
were poisoned. AS there was no he'll
TO the throne. the infant son OF Prince
Chung was adopted as the son oi
Emperor Hien-fung and thus entered
upon the inheritance OF the great dy
nastic line as emperor by succession
under the name OF Kwang-su. The
regency remained the same. Kwang
su ascended the throne In 1876. and
during the early years OF his reign
the Empress Dowager was supreme
although the Eporor nominally as
sumed full control of the government
In 1889. He was In favor OF reform
and In 1895 issued some DEGREES In
that direction. which resulted. In Sep
tember OF that year. In the restora
ton OF the regency OF the Empress
Dowager. who relegated the Emperor
TO the background and has kept him
there vigorously ever since.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
PRITCHETT RESIGNS.
Writing Of Article In a School
Book Disoualifies Him.

Austin, Jan. l7-Prpfessor II. c.
Pritchett. principal OF the Sam Hous'
ton normal at Huntsville. who was ap.
pointed a member OF the state text
book toard. reached here Friday and
rendered his resignation TO the gov
ernor as q member of the board. The
governor Immediately announced the
appointment OF J. II. jenkins. princi'
pal OF the city schools OF Corsicana.
20 membership ON the board.
Professor Pritchett resigned be
cause he was disqualified ON Account
OF having about fifteen years ago writ.
ten q short article on Spanish land
measures. printed In Whites arith-
matte. now published by the American
Book company. and under the law this
disqualified him TO sit on the board.
These facts are contained In the resig.
nation.
State Health Officer Brumby return.
ed from Fl Paso. where with Chair.
man Wilson OF the livestock sanitary
commission. he made an inspection Of
dairy herds there. DIR. Bramby an.
nounced he found dairy cattle TO be in
first class condition and dairymen anx.
ious for the inspection. Inspection ID
to be made. but on limited scale. as
there Is no appropriation for carrying
on this work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
IOWA SHIP
PERS COMPLAIN

Des Moines. Iowa. Jan. 1.-THE In
terstate Commerce Commission met
here today to take up complaints OF
Iowa shippers that the railroads do
ing business in this state are discrimi-
mating In favor OF Minneapolis
and st. Paul. as against this city
and other Iowa points. The charges
have been brought by Freight Com
missioner Wylie OF Des Moincs. who
alleges that the railroads grant rates
to Minneapolis and st. Paul mer-
chants so much lower than to Des
Moines dealers that the Minnesota
wholesalers can undersell Iowa deal
ers IN what should be competitive ter
ri'ofy. The Iowa shippers and job
bers believe that they have at hand
sufficient evidence TO convince the
commissioners that revision OF in
terstate freight rates should be made.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
FINANCIAL FAIL
URES FEWER

San Antonio. Texas. Jan. Flew
er failures In 1907 than In the pros
porous year OF 1906 is the record
made by fourteen counties compris'
ing the Western District OF Texas
in r. G.. Dunn's report. There were
II failures In this part OF Texas IN
1907 against 2i In 1906. Furthermore.
the assets In the failures OF 1907 show.
ed an excess over the liabilities OF
si76.s4O.. whereas In 1906 the assets
we're only $3.50 over the liabilities:
This fine showing. made In spite OF
great financial disturbances and on
the heels of the hottest and dryest
summer In 22 years. is a gratifying
proof OF the prosperity OF Southwest
Texas. Copious rains during the past
two months and rapid recovery OF
confidence makes the business out
look for 1908 most promising.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
NEGRO lNDUST-
RIAL EDUCATION

New York. Jan. 17.-Governor Hugh
es accepted the invitation OF TIE Arm
strong Association 10 speak In Car
negie Hall tonight In the interest OF
negro education In the South. as rep
resented by the Tuskegee Institute.
Former Mayor Seth Low. who Is
chairman OF the Tuskegee Board OF
Trustees. presided. and the speakers,
besides Governor Hughes. were Hen
ry watterson OF Louisville. who has
not spoken from New York platform
In some years; Booker Washington
whose subject In particular was his
own work at Tuskegee. and Bishop
Abraham Grant OF Indiana. The mu
steal features Of the program were
furnished by chorus OF Hampton In
stitute students.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
u. S. GOLF
ASSOCIATION

New York, Jan. 17.--Colfers are ar
irving from all directions 70 attend
the annual meeting OF the United
States Golf Association to be held
tonight at Delmonico's.
The ticket OF officers for the ensu'
ing year as presented by the romi-
mating committee is expected TO 90
through without opposition. according
TO the usual custom. and Daniel
Chauncey. Of the Garden City Coli
Club. Is nominated TO serve another
term as president
One Of the chief matters OF inter
est 20 come before the delegates Is
proposed revision OF the rules. II
Is also likely that the course for the
1908 championship tournaments will
be selected.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
FsvorabIv Reported.

Washington. Jan. 17.-For judiciary
committee Representative Henry IA
vorably reported the bill OF Congress
man stephens creating n division OF
the Federal court at Amarillo. Tex.
The bill has already passed the senate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday school. 9:45 am. Preaching
by the pastor at IL a. m. and 1880 y.
m. Westminster League. 6:l5 y. m.
Teachers Training Class Monday at
$3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day. 1880 y. m. The public cordially
invited.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Bible school 9:45 a. m. Preaching
by the pastor at II a. m. and 1880 p.
m. Junior b. Y. p. u. y. m: Sen
ior b. Y. p, u. $3.50 p. m. The public
cordially invited to attend these serv-
ices.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-18
Severely Slashed.

San Antonio. Jan. 17.-In n quarrel
with her husband Leandra Martinez
was slashed with a razor about the
face. arms and breast She Is not ex.
pected TO recover.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-08
AMERICAN Rust co
General Banking
FOR SALE
100 Acre Fruit Farm

II you are looking for good buy and ranch
worth the money read the fOlOwing
40 acres In cultivation Of which rs acres Is under
irrigation. Perpetual water right OF your
own, A. water system with good pressure
piped in house.
10 acres Of strawberries one acre of which pro-
duced LOCO In two years. 5000 worth Of Der
ries sold from this place last year.
$50 bearing fruit trees OF good varlties. Trees
about or years old.
New room dwelling house, room bunk house,
barn 32x52, barn l6X24, chicken house iSX24,
cellar l0xSO, besides other Outbuildlngs.
head mich cows, yearling, handy wagon,
Mccormick moving machine and lake, 8
harrOws, plOws, 1 lot Of machinery for taking
care OF straw berries, lot of garden tools,
road scraper, household furniture, carpets and
pictures, tons hay, 30 fine chickens.
l0O.OO feet of saw timber.
This Is and has the reputation of being the best
ranch ON the Occur d'Alene River. Three
miles from railroad station, one-hah mile from
steamboat landinO.
Party owning this ranch must sell on account
OF health and will greatly sacrifice same.
PRICE and TERMS:-s8,OO 900 for land and equip
ment, 1850 cash, balance In one, two and
three years. Come in and talk 1t over.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-08
PREPARE FINANCE BILL
Conference Committee at Work ON an
Emergency Measure.

Conference Committee at Work ON an
Emergency Measure.
WASHINGTON, May 8.-The re-
publican conference committee APP
pointed to prepare and report to the
conference an emergency currency
bill, enacting the principle of APP
proved commercial paper as a basis
for currency issue, today organized
and began the consideration Of a bill,
and through its chairman, Represen-
tative Vreeland of New York, and its
secretary, Representative Knowland
OF California, sent to each republican
member of the house letters asking
suggestions and advice.
Chairman Vreeland does not ex-
pect the committee to perfect the or
ganized bill earlier than Monday.
Mr.. Prince OF Illinois, a member
of the banking and currency commit
tee and one of the leaders Of the re-
publican insurgents, today in an in
terview said:
IF the conference committee pre-
sents to the conference next Monday
night a genuine bill, and the confer
ence adopts it and orders 1t referred
to the banking and currency commit
tee, with instructions to report it to
the house, that instruction will be
promptly obeyed by the banking COM
mittee, irrespective of the incorpora-
ton in the measure of commercial
paper as a basis for currency circu
lation.
"If, however, the conference mere
ly reports as a bill the title of the
Aldrich bill, that is to say, reports
senate bill 30, with all of the enact
ing clause stricken out, and it is
adopted by the conference and sent to
the banking committee with instruc-
tions to report, that instruction will
not be obeyed.
THE republicans do not want the
Aldrich bill; the democrats do not
want 1t, and the banking and cur
rency committee will be party to no
attempt, open or covert, on the part
of the republican leaders to put that
bill through the house by whip and
spur or slip 1t through by trick. A
genuine currency bill will be drafted
as ordered by the conference; and,
what is more, it will be agreed to-"