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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

Sdmer5bafte @elent unb Dausteln
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tider aeiite. Su ben ineiften 5aIen
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alten oeut4en Gr5t por iiber bunbert
Sabrert sntoett, aber nid,t In srbber-
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1908-03-20

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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
NEW c CLUB is
FORMED IN BELLEVILLE.
Started at Home of Thomas A.
COrIiss-Chimney Fire
Easily Put Out.

The Colonial Euchre Club was or
ganized last night at the home OF
Thos. A. Corliss, of Q Colonial terrace,
BelleviIle. These officers were elected;
President, Mr.. Corliss; treasurer, Will
liam Mccoy; secretary, Mrs. William
Knight. Games were played afterward,
prizes being won by Miss Blue of Will
mington and Mr.. Mccoy.
There was u chimney fire in the
building owned by Christopher Lang
bein at 12S Main street, Belleville, last
night, about 6 O'Clock. Policeman Will
liam Swim prevented an alarm being
sent in, and the fire vas easily extin-
guished.
The Junior basketball team of the
Belleville Catholic Club defeated the
st. Mary's team, Of Nutley, last night
by the score of "a to Is. The Belleville
third team won out from the st. Jo-
sephs, of Newark, Is to 10.
Justice of the Peace La Faucherie de-
cided last night the suit of Raffaele
Schione and Ricciotti Volino, of Silver
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

erty owners in the neighborhood who
objected.
Frederick Neuhaus was spokesman
for the property owners The argu-
mont became heated at times, and
President Herold nae to call the speak
ers to order. The matter was finally
referred to the sanitary committee for
investigation.
Health Officer David d. Chandler
recommended that a clinic be attached
to the city dispensary at the Centre
Market, where the applicants for adj
mission to the tuberculosis ~sanitarium
could be examined and wait without
coming in contact with the visitors at
the d~ispensary.
Tt was also decided to cut the insur-
ance on the dispensary in two, reduc-
ting the policy from $4,000 to 1900.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
NEW FIREHOUSE FOR
IRVINGTON PLANNED.
Council to Have Architect Sub
nit Sketches-NO More Speed
inc at death Hollow"

The Irvington Town Council last
night decided to nave an architect pre-
pare tentative plans for a two-story
frehouse and for necessary alterations
to the Town Hall, in preparation for
the establishment of a small paid fire
department. Mayor Glorieux's sugges :
tion that the town buy an auto combt :
nation fire wagon was not adopted, one
of the Councilmen calling it hot air"
An ordinance requiring all trolley
cars on the Springfield, Broad and
Plank road lines that pass through
Death Hollow" at Lincoln place and
Springfield avenue, Irvington, to stop
at that point was passed.
The ordinance has a fine of $40 or
twenty days Imprisonment as a pen
atty for failure to stop
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
DASSING'S CENTRAL HALL
STAFF HOLD BIG DANCE.

The employees of D~assing's Central
Hall, Springfield and Morris avenues,
had their annual entertainment
and dance last night, and it was a
pronounced success. Vaudeville and
music kept the crowd together for sew
eral hours. Sehlosser's orchestra
played.
Adolph Dassing, jr., was at the head
OF the floor arrangements, while Fred
erick S%trebinger headed the reception
committee. Edward Schlosser, Alfred
Rein. William Mertens and Henry
Herdegen were in general charge.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
OF MONTCLAIR COUPLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Harris Sur
rounded by Friends at
Their Home Today.

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Harris, OF Mont
clair, today celebrated the twanty-hlth
anniversary of their wedding at their
home at Upper Montclair aud Bloom
field avenues. surrounded by hosts OF
relatives and friends. Mr.. Harris was
born at Fordon, near the city of Brolm-
berg, Germany, and anne to this coun-
try in 1869. He vas employed in dir
ferent capacities until 1875. whom he
opened a dry goods store in Mentelair.
On March 4. 1883. he married Miss
Jeanette Mitchell. of Philadelphia.
They have six children living, five boys
and one. girl. A program of vocal and
instrumental music was carried out.
and the younger folks played games.
Dinner was served to about fifty per-
ons
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
ROBBERS CUT UP FARMER
AND THROW HIM IN RIVER.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, March AT a
lonely SPOT on the Yolo side of the
Sacramento River. three miles above
the city, yesterday, three men carved
Piraino, a farmer, almost to pieces,
robbed him of $165 and threw him into
the river. Piraino was rescued and
taken to tine city receiving hospital.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
GREETING TO NEW PASTOR.

AZ cordial greeting was given to the
Rev. DIR. John D.. Adam and his wife
at Reasoner Chapel Of the Mum Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church, East Orange,
of which he is the new associate pas
tor, last night, Governor Fort being
among those in attendance. Addresses
were made by the Rev. DR.. William
NJ. Laurence. the Rev. w. Warren
Giles. the Rev. Dr. John +. Patterson,
Robert McBratney and Edward M.
Collie.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
M'MANUS PLOT SOLD.
Max KOpf Buys Springfield Ave-
nue. Tract for $4,000.

Max Kopf purchased the McManus
property at Springfield avenue and
Howard street yesterday for $4S, 900.
This is regarded as a reasonable price.
The building is a four-story brick
structure, and has a frontage of fifty
feet on Springfield avenue and ninety
eight feet on Howard street. The sale
was made through Gregor z~eckhausen,
of 500 Broad street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
FIGHT EXTENSION
Of CEMETERY IN
HILL SECTION
Heated Discussion Before Board
Of Health Over Israel H
U. V.Petiti0n.

Most of the meeting of the Board Of
Health last night was devoted to the
application. made by the Israel K. u. V.
through it's counsel, George M. Titus,
for permission to enlarge it's cemetery.
IN Grove street to Twentieth street,
n on the other side to Thirteenth
avenue, and to listening to the heated
remonstrances of a delegation of prop
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY
OF MRS. EVELYN T. BLACK.
(C~ontributed.)

To that blest land that is to be,
Our sister crossed deaths narrow sea
It's crested pillows ceased to roll.
When she attained her heavenly goal.
Her souls bright light was never dim,
While she kept looking unto Him
Who filled her heart with light divine,
And made her in His image shine.
She sowed the seeds of gospel truth
In tender minds of early youth;
Her work was wrought with heart sin
cere,
True Jealous love and godly fear.
Shown by her knot of ribbon white;
Silent and gentle was her might,
For right and temperance she stood,
Fol God and home, and sisterhood.
We cannot tell, we know not why,
The angel wings went rustling by
To bear her from this land of ours
To dwell amongst fair Eden's bowers.
And now in heaven she takes her place,
Where she beholds her Saviour's face,
And mingles with the hosts on high,
Where truest friendships never die.
And there with ransomed choirs above,
She sings of Christ's redeemihg love;
Her happiness shall never cease,
But through eternity increase.
In realms beyond the star-lit blue,
She's waiting there for me and you,
TO greet us on that peaceful shore,
Where Gods dear children part no
more.
Mrs. Catherine Brown. of Second w.
C. T. u.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
THROWN OUT OF WAGON.

While driving his wagon on Ferry
street, near Prospect, last night, Law
renee Reilly, a peddler, 40 years old,
OF 1O41k Nichols street. was thrown out
by a sudden start Of the horse. The
horse bolted down Ferry street. but
was stopped at Market street by Pa
trolman Duffy. Reilly was injured
about the Knee and was removed to his
home in the Third Precinct patrol
wagon
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
TROLLEY WRECKS AN AUTO.

An automobile owned by G.. L. Stout,
of 1892 Franklin street, Bloomfield, was
hit by a trolley a at Mt. Prospect
and Elwood II about 6:30 O'Clock
last night. The auto was damaged
about 500.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
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Lake, against Antonio Nordiello jim ia
yor of the plaintiffs, awarding them
500. so. They asked for $50 on contract.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
Some New Waists

White Waists at 1. SO Staple
and elaborate models; particularly
good styles with lace i~nsertings and
centre of fine needlework, lace trim
med back and sleeve; another with
fine needlework medallions. entire
front dainUily trimmed; tuckt back,
others with yoke; still others styles
of dotted swiss.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

| India Silk Waists ESQ
Particularly good. style, neatly
shaped yoke Of dainty Valencien-
mes lace, with strips of Val. down
centre; back has clusters of tucks;
sleeves trimmed with lace; collar
to match: black and white India
silk, all sizes up to A; buy India
silk waists now, when you can find
such values.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

New Suits at $25-AASs o l %oul th make Sg as Sood t sui9s
would charge for making
alone: hairline Panama, blue, black, brown: fancy
weave serge, plain shadow stripes and mixtures: Madam
Butterfly models, fitted models, double and single
breasted; fly front models, handsomely lined with taf-
feta silk or Skinner satin; side pleat or fare skirt, with
folds of various widths; women'S and misses sizes,
good So. 90 value, at Is. 90.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
Boys Csc Stockings, 10c
Fine for School, at. 6VN

Medium Heavy-Fine IL ribbed, fast
ankle, triple knee, extra spliced heels;
sizes 6 to 9h; grade not often at special
prlces-should sell fast, generally 25c, at
Doc.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
Chldren's Stockings, IA,
Extra Good l9c Value, AK

Fine ribbed-Medium weight, abso-
lutely fast black; narrowed ankle, triple
knees, splced heels, fashioned feet; sizes
5H to 81; mothers will appreciate this
bargain-opportunity to save a fourth
19c stockings at &C.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

Black Silk Waists 800
Remarkable value; most stores get
800 to 800 for waists no better;
excellent taffeta silk, solid tuckt
front, terminating at bust; wide
tuck each side of centre, imparting
box pleat effect; groups tucking in
back: high stock collar, with bow.
long sleeve, tuck cuff.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

New Suits at $40 teaisis arrf iIg6 ct p5dS srF m and.
medium colors; fancy
stripe and plain; fancy dark materials, with Just a
little white, single and double breasted, semi-htted
models; cutaway in front or straight cut; skirts
flare and side pleat-yalue and style simply irresist-
ible; you will wonder that so little a price can buy
such fine suits, and you will wonder that we have
already such large variety, at 1000.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
Our Own inexpensive. Hat
New Garment Style { Values That Will Take You by Storm

r. Women who like to be frt to view the new things have gdMno opportunities here
~ now; new lingerie dresses base and silks handsome linen drs""S solid 0"~ ads stripes
aHaa silks costumes and shirt waist dreseSb beautiful assortment of tub dresses $50 to $780,
delightful models new spring cloth suits new petcots. girls new dresses in great variety,
NN original and pretty modek;e each dyb rings nvg garments and mta all exclusive with wnN Newark
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04

6 prs. 1.4O-Imported black Isle
thread and cotton; superior yarns; all
have double soles, and high spliced heels;
Hermsdorf fast black dye; best advice We
can give is to lay in a supply good 35c
socks, at PIC.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-04
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Some of the bargains that are
keeping department and special
tables busy:
75c and sec Black and Col
OfGu Bllk
LOO All silk Monotone
stripe 80
roc new Rough Pongee. ...5Sc
soc 3O-ineh Black Iaffeta
silk SOC
LOO and 1.25 Black Taffeta
and Peau de Soie........69c
1.5O Solid Color Taffeta
silks ,89c
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15
SHAW GIVES VIEW
OF MRS. WARREN

VIZ HEN Mary Shaw, who comes to
w the Los Angeles theater next
w week in repertoire of plays
which includes MRS. Warren's Profess
sion" was in London last summer she
was the guest of George Bernard Shaw.
Then. az now, this most Shavian of the
Shaw plays was much In the public
eve. 1t had been kept off the London
stage for years by the censor. 1t had
been presented in New York and the
police had stopped the performance on
the ground that it was immoral Sub
seouently the New York courts had re-
strained the police from interfering and
the play had been produced.
Shaw, however, never would admit
that there is immortality in his play.
In talk with the American actress he
expressed his ideas as follows:
'T intend" said Shaw, Mrs. Warren's
Profession to be produced without
word of warning which might keep the
wrong people away from it.
"Very good!" his guest responded
"but your scheme might also keep away
the right people. My theatrical ex-
perience has been that If there is the
slightest suggestion that the play Is a
scandalous one unfit for young people
like licentiou- entertainment"
"Those re the very people who are
disappointed and disgusted by Mrs
Warren's Profession said the drama
tist, warming UP TO the subject. my
play deals with the one topic that those
people desire to make romantic and at
tractive, but find sordid and horrifying
And then 1t arouses and pricks their
conscience, which they expect to keep
fast asleep while in the theater. The
play deals with social system which
pays for woman's shame with gold
and for her virtue with starvation,
Crudgery and pious twaddle. can as
sure you that everybody who is old
enough. to understand the play will be
wiser and safer after seeing it.
TT is not written 10 produce enjoy
ment, but to make people stop knock
ing women down and then blaming
them for falling"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15
TO SEE THIS WEEK AT LOCAL THEATERS

cording to DR.. Capen's report, girls like
tragic plays and as they grow older
prefer comedies. problem and society
plays.
Here are the questions asked by Dr.
Capen in his investigation, which mas
covered several months:
"How often do you go to the the
ater?"
"What theaters do you attends"
what sort of play do you like the
best-gay, sad or vaudeville?"
Name one or two plays that you ike
best?"
How much money do you spend on
theaters a month";"
"One-fifth of all the girls between 3
and 16 years and almost a third OF the
boys, attending the public schools Of
Worcester attend the theaters regu-
larly at least once week." DIR. Capen
said. 1.-THE girls go less, find, as they
grow older, while the boys, on the
other hand, go more. This is case
70. teachers and parents to handle. The
boys in the upper grades and high
school and preparatory schools go more
than in the lower. We are all familiar
with the influence of the theater, and 1t
Is q force to be reckoned with.
81 tried to keep the reports about
the young men and women distinctly
separate, and that brought out many
contrasts parallels and distinction
between their tastes. There We're re-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

tion. 1t is that attribute that prompts
them, as 1t has him, to make expert
ments in artistic matters when they
know that they can at least afford such
a pastlme, and then it is their clear
ness of vision, their energy and their
resourcefulness that enable them often
to make their altruistic impulses pay
very handsomely.
VIII Play lago
The plans now completed place Mr..
Faversham in an enviable position. He.
too, is an intensely ambitious man and
far from content with the easy sue
cess which has attended his efforts dur
ing the past three seasons. The desire
Of his heart is to act the part of Iago,
which he considers, as do many 9TH
ers, the greatest role ever written for
an actor--for the actor as a technician,
that is. This desire will no doubt be
fulfilled within q few seasons. Anoth-
er of his ambitions is to revert more
and more to character work, so called,
of a kind in which he had large ex-
perience early in his career, but with
which he Is not at all identified in the
public mind at present.
AS to the financial aspect of his
plans, 1t is of nature that insures the
execution of them on a splendid scale.
These plans include the production of
Stephen Phillips poetic tragedy "Her-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

figure on our stage, never returning to
his native land CEngland) to act. His
career has been more or less aborted
up to the present time by the reputa-
tion for being a matinee idol--a repu-
tation almost intolerable to the possess
sor of it.; not sought by him, but
thrust upon him by impressionable and
foolish minxes. His range of parts is
much wider than the general public
supposes and he was playing classic
roles in English provincial companies
and Ibsen characters in sequestered
American towns many a season before
he became known in the larger cities
of this country.
Backer Is Wealthy
Felix Isman is a rich Jew of Phila-
delphia, whose business interests,
though they are various, are mainly
centered in operations in real estate,
renting agencies and similar enter
prises. Like many people of his race,
he Is blessed with and finds much hap
piness in his natural instinct for the
art of the theater. Nor are his artis-
tic impulses confined to the stage, for
he is a judicious buyer of pictures. He
is keen critic of acting and an as
tute observer of men and affairs. His
demeanor is quiet, almost to the point
of solemnity, and his friends have pro-
nounced him great listener. His
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veritable passion for the playhouse has
already led him into some managerial
ventures, one of which-the introduc-
tion of Nine. FRITZ Scheff to the light
opera stage-oost him many thousands
of dollars for several seasons. He was
confident of her ultimate success, how
ever and has recouped his losses. Not
long before Richard Mansfield died Mr..
Isman was outlining plans with him
for the erection of a tneater in New
York which was to bear Mr.. Mans
fields name. and where he was to play
for a considerable period in every sea-
son.
Mr.. Isman is young and ambitious,
and in his own shrewd, cautious way
he is an idealist. He wishes to see big
fine things done in a big, fine way. He
wants those things to pay, but he is
willing to find a part of his recon-
pense in the honor of helping toward
the achievement of them-and he will
look to 1t that sooner or later they do
pay, He is an interesting figure in
American commercial life, and. like
many clear-seeing, energetic, resource
full men in that life, he has imagina-