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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
HATS OFF TO AMERICAS
INDEPENDENT WOMEN!
Navy Officers Widow, Left to Own Resources, Opens Shop--Madame
Alta Says IFS Better Than Relatives Lukewarm Assistance.
BY alta.

~ mp RS. II. H. HosLEY, of Washington, widow of Commander Hosey'
W. who took III drydock Dewey to Manila, and who died about two
AVA months ago, has pluck: the kind which all Americans ire proud TO
possess, and to which every man pays homage. unless he is a sufferer from
hopeless snobbery, and if the latter be the case his opinion counts for little
anyway. =
Having been left in very stratened circumstances by lei spsn
death, an nt knowing how long it will be before the red tape is unwound
which separates lei ron her lateh husband pension money, she has HIcu
up her head and set t to support herself.
No warnedover kindness of relatives or condescending patronage OF
friends will fall to her lot. She ams to be independent, and to this epd
she has opened a millinery shop Pin the parors Of her own home. in the very
centre of Washingtons best residence district (
Her nighbors are those people with whose names you are most famlnaF
in the social columns of the countrys newspapers How they will take this
Introduction If trade into their midst is a matter Of speculation, in which
Iosey is little interested. She has thu spirit which IA afford to look
over IN sights or snubs she might receive, n she has h profound respect
and admiration Of the majority
onfections as to force the money from the purses OF even the most
reluctant; and that her success will make her a fitting example for others
who find that they mus battle handto-hand with the world for their living.
There is nc better or more American feeling than that IF independence,
the knowing that each day all you receive is gained through your W Ell
forts. And it seems to m that nothing cal be worseth than depending upon
relatives oil friends for the amount of kindness, material and otherwise, which
they choose to give Yet how many choose the latter course, with all it's
Sights nj snubs and misery
Three cheers for Mrs. Hoaey who knew how to hold Ter pride; the pride
of independence, not pride of he sort which is ashamed oil work and whose
greatest ambition is to hide from the wordo mes poverty! Success will come
to this brave American widow, for she deserves it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
HOW MANY WILL PRAY FOR
A MAN AS BISHOP ADVISES?
With Such Supplications Advocated, Ada Lynn Sees Leap Yea
Privileges Coming to the Front With a Bound.
BY D LYNN.

EK~ LORD, send me a man, and when he dies SEM me- etc
How Otter have we laughed owe that famous "spnsters
prayer" eve dreaming that anyone would ever take it serious
l. The idea of a woman uttering a devout suppncaton for aid in finding one
with whom to share this worlds portion of Joy Id sorrow has always
filled us with most unhoy mmh. We have scofed and jeered, and even drawn
Of her and her strenuous efforts husbandward.
But we ave laughed or last laugh, il we have the proper sort of re-
gard for the uterances of or clergy. The RI. Rev. Charles Henry Col
ton, bishop of Buffalo, has recommended all unmarried spnisters of mar
ae under his spiritual guild ance to pray for suitable partners
This recommendation a set forth in a circular letter, addressed to a III the
|rectors in his diocese, and was read in nan of the Buffalo churches yes
terday.
In telling language the bishop made cear that it "a the duty of the
greater part of the human RAJ to marry, asking that they take the matter
seriously
Let us hop that those spinshrsw whose supDncatons are lot answered N
the minute will not lose faith. ] imagine thai, backed by prayer, leapyear
privileges will conn to the fore with a bound. Miss Spinster Girl will pray for
a Ia and, having vast faith in her prayers, will. Z forth with a lantern,
searching for a honest mar and husband, most confident OF finding him..
1t seems to me that there is a possibility of a few tender-hearted maiden
ladies' taking that suggestion too seriously; that they are liable to lose fath
Marriage is good for the many but should those nearing hfe's meridian,
who still belong Il the great unwed, be made o feel that they have failed in
their duty toward mankind and the world if they remain single?
everyone is here to fulfill I'M purpose, and, it, at the end If the long
Journey, one can look back and say, II have done my best" he should know
no reproach. He must work out his own life problem, and the success Oh
failure that counts will be judged according to his motives
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
THE WEARY PLOwMAN.

To the Editor Of the Evening star;
How many different ways is it Dos
sible to write the first line in Gray $
''Elegy," THE plowman homeward
plods his weary way?" READER.
Here are twenty-five ways: The
plowman homeward plods his weary
way. The weary plowmap plods his
homeward way. The plowman, weary,
plods his horneward way. His
ward way the weary plowman plods.
His homeward way the plowman,
weary, plods. The weary plowman
homeward plods his way. The plow-
man, weary, homeward PODS his way.
His way the weary plowman home
ward plods. His way the plowman,
! weary, homeward plods. His way The
! plowman homeward, weary, plods. His
homeward, weary way, the plowman
plods. Weary. the plowman homeward
! plods his way. Weary. the plowman
plods his homeward way. Homeward
his way the weary plowman plods.
! Homeward his way the plowman,
/ weary, plods. Homeward mis- weary
W ay the plowman plods. The plowman
hcmeward, weary. plods his way His
weary way the plowman homeward
pIods. His weary way the homeward
plowman plods- Homeward the plow-
man plods his weary way. Homeward
the weary plowman plods his way.
The plowman, weary, his way home
ward plods. The plowman plods his
weary homeward way, Weary, the
plowman his homeward way plods.
Weary, his homeward way the plow-
man plods.-Ed.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
PROBABLY NO CHANCE IN CONVENTION PRIMARIES

Unless there shall be a radical cha nge in the views oil the majority IL
he Tepklature HI bill tt extend the authorHy of the election laws over the
primary elections for delegates to the nominating conventions of the two
parties will not be enacted. The majority sentiment is apparently
against The bill, and niles it shall be powerfully galvanized it VIII % int
the legislative waste-baskot 1t is evident that the leaders of neither party
are favorable to the bill, and doubts re expressed a to its consttutonahty'
although these may be far-feched. Men who believe in party organization
and think that Thu success of party pri ncpes and policies is dependent or 1t,
will always oppose ny 1neasu calculated to destroy or weaken rganiza-
ton. and the stand they take is logic al enough. The tendency of many
propositions before the Legislature, such ast the initiative n referendum and
direct nominations for all elective officers, is TO do away with organization
altogether. To do sc would certainly be revolutionary in American pol
tiles Legislation to brng the voter nearer the candidate n to do away
with SON of tho unnecessary machinery of politics will be beneficial. and
in this State the best step that car be taken is to discard the voting machine
and let the citizen vote a ballot out of his vest pocket, with a clear knowl-
edge of what and who he is voting for and with the positive assurance th@
his vote has gone in and will be counted.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
PENSIONS FOR OUR STATE JUDGES.

If there is any official casst hat should be pensioned after long and hon
orabe service it is the state judiciary, and for two good reasons namely.
public policy requires it, and strict justice demands it. We want for our
highest judicial officers men of the pest talent and learning The highest
class lawyers "a nowadays earn incomes of from $4,000 to 100000 a year,
and even more. The great corporations sek the services Of these lawyers,
and it is moi unusual to pay a fee in a single case equal o what a New Jr-
sey Supreme Court judge receives in salary for a whole year. A state judge
years IN the bench. he is retired he ii generally too old to build up a new
practise, and he has little to show financially for his hfework. A judicial
pension system giving 10 the judge who has served twenty-one years an
amount equal at least to one-thrd of his official salary, would be the means
of reconcung hrstclass lawyers to a judicial career and the State would be
sure Of getting jurists of the first eautre. and would not be mortified by the
resignation of a Supreme Court judge for the reason that the compenss-
ton was too small to make the honor of a judgeship attractive
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
THE WELCOME THAW.

1t is good to be alive when the thaw
sets in
The cutters gurgle freely and the ice
gets thin;
When the mud is over shoe tops and
the stones shine bare,
The sunlight sparkles gaily in he
bright blue air.
Then the man turns up his trousers
and the small boys wade;
All the girls go on their tiptoes, Of the
slush afraid.
Cold weather is forgotten-we pardon
winters sim
For it's good to be alive when the
thaw sets in.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
HIGHLAND FLING.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What kind of a dance is the high
land fling? II. G. NJ.
1.-THE Highland fling" is one of the
distinctive national dances of Scotland.
1t is ordinarily danced by three or
four persons to the music of the
~strathspey. The time is A and most
of the music is distinguished by an ex-
tended use of s~yncopation. It's name
is derived from the peculiar fl1nglng
action of the steps as the performer
darces alternately on each leg, throw
ing the other out in front and behind.
Like all Scotch dances, the highland
ding is animated and vigorous.-Ed.]
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
ALL scHooLHoUsHs WILL BE SAFER NOW.

Those little ne so cruelty sacrificed in the hre-trap schoonhouse at Col
inwood. Ohio, will not hav died in vain, Therei Is consolation in thatr ehec-
ln. From m i'd of the land to the other schoohouses ire being examined
and oyerhaued, defects of constructonare to be remedied n better safe
guards provided. Millions will be spent OF schooIhouses, where only thousands
would have been spent The shock of the tragedy has been felt by taxpayers
and schooi officers and legislative bodies alike, and its effect will last long
enough to ENSURE a vast etterment in the schoolhouses oft land. Let 1t be
understood, at least in New Jersey, that hereafter if a tragedy should happen
in a public school by reason Of fire and panic, the school authorities will be
held cimmany responsible, and in compliance with UNIVERSAL public sentiment
will. when convicted, receive the punishment Of those who commit mansaugh-
ter There has been warning enough Tor school boards and governing authori-
ties everywhere. and those who can 10 neglect the safety of the school
chndren can deserve n leneney.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
TRUE SIGN.

When you note a kinder touch in Win
ter's rude and blustry breeze,
And observe a balmy softness in the
air;
When a greenish sort of halo hovers
round the naked trees,
And the birds begin to twitter every
where;
When you feel a wild desire to wander
forth into the fields,
And all your toilsome cares and
duties shirk;
When you find that all the energy your
strongest effort yields
Is not enough by half to do your
work;
When the bright, seductive sunlight
steals away your commo
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
E DRILL FOR THE NAVAL RESERVES.

II the plans of the Navy Department are carried out the Naval Reserves
OF New Jersey will be put through a new experience of dr1 this year. The
reserves have heretofore been trained with their vessel as a unit and know
a rel nothing OF fleet formation and maneuvers. 1t is o proposed to have
fleet drills Of torpedo boats and destroyers and submarines used for harbor
and coast defense. Naval tactics nowadays are ar advanced beyond the
time when the single ship a the essential thing. In III earlier naval wars
III our battles OIL h sea were single ship actions. Nowadays combi
nations are necessary, and more particularly in harbor defense. which in
cludes the use of vessels, forts, mines, searchhghts electrical devices, etc.
The training o a naval nan Is, therefore, much more elaborate than for
mery. He has a great deal to learn besides navigating a vessel and han
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
YALuA mons EoR puBLIc urLITIes.

A new feature is introduced in the proposed regulation of public utilities
companies in New Jersey by "a bill introduced in the House of Assembly
last night. 1t is a valuation of the properties of the companies, which is
claimed to be necessary to make a correct basis for the fixing OF rates. The
idea is however not new, nce the IN step has be2n proposed for te
Interstate Commerce Commission in dealing with the Interstate railroad cor
porattons senator La Toilette of Wisconsin. has advocated a law stripping
from railroad property all the franchise value and fixing the rates on the basis
Of the value that was LEFT. As he advocated that policy in speeches in New
Jersey in 1906, the requirement in The new House bill was doubtless suggested
by his speeches. If the franchise values should be taken from the railroad.
trolley road, gs and electric light companies in New Jersey. and if the rates
should be nxed upon what is left Of the property value, the act would vrtu-
ally be conhscatory and as such would not be likely to be sustained by the
courts
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
= CHECK ON THE SALE OF DRUd PoLsONs.

A public hearing will be held next week on the bill, introduced IN the
House of Assembly yesterday. oil behalf of THE STAR, making it a INSIDE
neauor TO sell OF dispense cocaine. opium o. other deleterous drug without
he arthoit OF a physicians prescription. The necesstyf for a stringent law
on his subiecti is demonstrated beyond all question " cavn by the reVdaton
Of the prevalence of the drug habit in Newark, and of tbs nefanous trannc IN
eocafne am onium Nor is Newark singular and alone in this respect among
the ciaes If tho state. 1t is only in Newark that the authorities have dis
tdayed my interest or used any energy in the detection of trafckers in the
drugs. The eyu is as great in Jersey City, in Paterson. in Hoboken, in Iren-
ton nd Camden. and astatuteis needed for the protection of all M reputa-
bio drugsit will object to the proposed Law because certain proposed COM
nounds tina containa large proportion OF the drugs are placed under the ban.
80 nan in nv Legitimate business cares to dispense poison in shape *
.on+ ,rder safeguards. M the worst poison is that which wrecks both body
and su1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
STILL MOTHER c u

"Are you willing to chop some wood
for your dinner?"
Lady answered Flooding Pete,
I'm interested in de preservation of
the forests. an it would be ag'in' me
principles to put an AK into II OF de
monarchs of de forest. even though he
lay PROSTATE at me feet."-Washlns-
ton Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
4 FROM DEAD.

"Well, WE'LL exclaimed the bachelor
friend, seeing the baby for the first
time. ''he's the dead image of you,
Jack"
mot much he isn'ti' exclaimed Jack,
who had been uD half the night; he's
the living image If he's anything -
Philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
NATURAL ENOUGH.

IT'S very strange said Popley, that
when people get rich they either have
no children or they don't seem to care
for them"
That's not strange said Wise.
when people get rich they can't think
about anything but their ancestry; pos
terity doesn't bother them."-Philadel-
phia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
PRACTICAL ANARCHY.

"As an anarchist you assert your
right to the necessraies of life2"
THAT is my position"
Seems reasonable enough. And
what, may I ask, would you class as
n-ecessaries?"
Dynamite and leisure. '-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10

And you lay aside your overcoat so
bold,
When a chilly zephyr strikes you where
you lack that warn defense,
And you soon perceive you've got an
awful cold;
When you suffer these experiences, no
matter what the day,
If it be the proper quarter of the
year,
In spite of what the almanacs and
weather prophets say
You may safely rest assured that
spring is near. C. T. d.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
EXPANSION.

1.-THE magnifying power of the tele-
scope does wonders said the scientist.
"Yes," answered the magazine pub
Usher; but it's not much compared to
what the magnifying power of the
imagination can do."-Washington Star
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
ONE VIEW OF II.

Don't expect to be too independent
in dis life said Uncle Eben. DE man
dat kin git along wifout everybody else
is mighty liable to be a mar dat every
body else kin git along wifout.
ington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
HAVE A LAUGH WITH US
PREFERABLE.

"Do you favor an early adjour-
ment?'' asked one member of Congress.
YES" answered the other. 1T is
better to let your constituents criticise
the things you left undone h he
mistakes you made. Washington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
A MAN WOULD DO.

81 want to make a gift to Miss Pas
say" aid Dumley. 81 wonder what
sort of animal shed prefer for a pet"
"a man." promptly suggested Miss
Knox.-Philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
FoOL-KILLER NEEDED.

We meet him and we pity
His awful hacking cough
The first fool in the city
To take his hannels off. =
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
STAR READERS

Anonymous communications 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 star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10
ENDURANCE.

"They say her conversational powers
are Immense
rs that SOP
Yves, sir. They tell me that girl once
talked clear through 'Parsifal' -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10

Tess-You see, she's got so many
ifreckles that they worry her terribly.
Jess-The idea! 1 should think they'd
be a comfort to her; she car blame her
bad looks on Observation-Disclosures Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10

UNSUCCESSFUL.
Little Eddie had been particularly
naughty through the day. II his
mother said TO him; "Oh. Eddiel What
makes you SO naughty? Don't you re-
member you prayer to Cod last night
to make you a good boy"
lie looked up earnestly into her face
and answered. MY member dat. My
pay my Lord cherry night TO make me
a good boy, but him don't do it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10

LORD, send m G a man, and when he dies send me- etc.
80 How often have e laughed over that famous spins
prayer" never dreaming that anyone would ever take it sei
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-02
sum had been raised. r, is thought that
work will mence tho af.1,

sum had been raised r, is thought that
work will commence upon the new
building early in the fall.
Rev. Charles NJ. Barrell. pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church at Bucking
ham Courthouse. preached at the
Arvon schoolhouse In Fiuvanna coun-
ty, to the Fork Union Presbyterian
congregation He went. at the appoint
ment of Presbytery to help straighten
out the affairs of the church and get
things in good running shape. He re-
ported that he found the church in
good condition and that a new build
ing would probably be e-cc,ed for this
congregation at Fork Union.
Last night the Arvon Presby-
terrain Church a large congregation,
composed TO great extent of children
and young people, held missionary
celebration. The singing OF the chill
dren and the rectations were especi-
ally fine. Elder w. G. Edwards had
charge of the service. Addresses upon
missions We're made by the pastor.
Rev Plummer F. Jones, Rev. C. r.
James. visiting Methodist brother,
and Rev. Charles NJ. Darrell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-02
sULL1Ns COMMENCEMENT.
Annual Sermon aud Y. w. c. A. Ad-
dre.s-Those Receiving DiplOmns.

BRISTOL, VA. June This was
commencement day at Sullins College.
and it marked the thirty-seventh ami
versary OF this noted Methodist insti-
tuition for the education OF girls. The
baccala ureate sermon was preached
Sunday morning. The annual sermon
before the Young Womens Christina
Association was preached Sunday night
by the Rev D. Emory Hawks. OF
Bluefeld. W. Va.
Diplomas from the several depart
ments We're awarded to the following
graduates:
Misses Pearl Albert. Zelma Albert.
jamie Y. Alley, Corrine Brown, Clara
I. Clayton, Kate Graves, Gertrude
Hillenburg, Ada G. James, Leslie L.
Lacy. Lassie Mcneil. Clyde Reeves.
Ruth Heeves, Nellie Seaman, Nellie v.
sharitz, Ella T. Wynn, OF Virginia:
Pearl Andes. Elizabeth Johnson. Bertha
Rosenblatt, Pauline Fl. Swan. Carrie
Sparger. Elizabeth WeXler. of Tsnnes-
see: Erma Campbell. OF Louisiana: Eliz-
Elibeth Cooper. OF West Virginia: Elsie
Elliott. Willie c. Moore, Elsie c. Robin
son, Carrie A. Savage, Pearl William
son, of Alabama; Carrie f. Griffin,
abeth Cooper. Of West Virginia; Elsie
c. Kennedy. OF Mississippi; Bessie Nc
Afee, OF Texas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-02
MINISTER'S AND LAYMEN MEET.
The Union of Lower James River Asso
citation Holds Session.

ClutiOu k1OIuH session.
GRAVEL HILL, VA, June 1.-The
Ministers and Laymen's Union for the
lower district Of the James River As
ISOLATION was held with the Bucking-
ham Baptist Church Saturday and sun
day. May goth and s1st. Saturdays
program was as follows:
il a. NJ, devotional exercises, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. x. Humphries; 11:15
a. NJ, organization: 1890 a. NJ, enroll
ment OF delegates, followed by infor-
NAL reports by pastors and delegates,
2 T. NJ. discussion on "Present-day
Discipline In Baptist Churches-What
Criticism, If Any, Can be Justly Made
Concerning IT,"
Rev. MIR. Lawson opened the Sunday
school discussion by saying he would
like the members to solve for him the
problem why it was that he could not
arouse his members up to go forward
and have Sunday school at Bucking-
ham Baptist Church.
Rev. +. B. Boatwright gave his ideas
on starting and holding a Sunday
school. He said get competent teach-
ers-men and women who loved the
work-and the problem would be large
ly solved
| DIR. Martin, of Salem, Va, also made
remarks on Sunday school work.
3:l5-Sermon by Rev. Z. G. Davis.
Sunday Program.-Discussio 10:45
do the people at large have clear
conception Of what a Baptist church
stands for? II not, with whom does
the fault lie? Mr.. Sands Gayle and
| Rev. Mr.. Lawson spoke on this subject,
l1.45-Doctrinal sermon by Rev. r. w
Bagwell; 3:30-Missionary sermon by
Rev, Mr. Martin. of Salem, Va. After
the sermon a collection was taken up
for missions and s100.50 was raised.
Announcement was made that an en-
tertainment would be given at that
church Saturday afternoon before the
third Sunday in June. After the en-
tertainment the ladies OF the church
will sell refreshments for the benefit
OF the church.