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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
SCHUMANN-HE|NK
JOINS OPT|M|ST
CLUB GLEEFULY
Worlds Greatest ContraltO Will
Try TO Attend Get TOgether
Meeting.

Nadine Schumann-HeinIS, one of the
,xorId,s greatest singers, whose exquis-
$40 cop,raIto voice has been heard in
almost every part of the globe, has
io,ucd the Optimist CIu of New Jersey.
During her long struggle in foreign
countries for recognition and the place
which was hers by right, she main
tanned a cheerful spirit and a deter
mined will, which brought admiration
even from those who did not help her.
To-day. resting at the pinnacle OF sue
cass after a long, sometimes hard
olin,b. she is as cheerful, as unassun-
'inq and as ready to help others as only
q true optimist could be.
In Joining the Optimist Club of New
Jersey today she signifed her inten-
+ion Of helping to further its growth In
all ways possible.
u have been an optimist all my life'
che declared, who has known more
financial depression than L? Think OF
NV struggles during the past twenty
-,ooret If [ had not deliberately tried
a. he cheerful all through my hard
lives 7 would never have been where l
am To-Day. .o
"It is good to smile; to turn a brave
face toward the world, and to make
others happy. The true optimist does
Oh Of these. He is not content with his
own contentment; but is always trying
to pass it along
81 am most happy to a V my name
r1oced on the roll of the Optimist Club
~ New Jersey, and am looking for
.Hard 70 that great meeting of all the
noaobers. If possible, I shall be pres
emit" . hv
.be wavs and means committee for the
monster Get-Together meeting OF the
Ontimfst Club, to be held in n OF the
,orgost halls in the city shortly. Speak
nrs of national reputation will be pro
o,,rod TO address the meeting on the
,r,,a principles of optimism. and to tel
~ the beneficial effect which 1t mas
~ anv community where it is wrong.
Men Of high standing and note IN TINS
md other States viii be at the meetine'
aaaet If them members OF the cluo'
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
TRADE BOARD FOR
BELT LINE To CUT
FREIGHT CHARGES
Feeling Railroads Discriminate
Against City, Urges Plan to
Facilitate Transfers.

Among the recommendations made
last night at the final meeting of the
Board of Trade for the season were
propositions to have the belt railroad
line around the city to connect the va
rious roads and facilitate transfers of
freight; to make Newark u rate-point
on the railroads and to get better rates
from railroads for shippers; the aban-
donment of the Morris Canal and the
use of it for the belt line; the need of
watching the Legislature to prevent
another Mountain View reservoir plan;
the continued development of the river
so as to ALLOW OF greater freight facil-
tiles; the extension of the high-pres-
sure water system; the enlargement of
the fire limits: the establishment of
five forces of firemen in various sec
ton to assist at all fires, other men
to TAX the apparatus to the scene of
the fire, and the development of wa
terway and terminal facilities on the
front of Newark Bay.
The proposition to establish the rail-
road belt line and the utilization OF the
Morris Canal for it is contained in a
report made by the committee on
freight and transportation affairs. 1t
first tells of the value of the Shippers
and Receivers Freight Bureau. OF this
institution the committee says:
at has been demonstrated that the
average business man of Newark has
limited knowledge as to his rights
and relations with railroads, either i'm
a general or a specific way. The
amount of money lost for a of prac-
teal knowledge in the directing and
routing of freights if summed up col
lectively would make an enormous to-
tai chargeable against the business in
terests of the city" The bureau, ac-
cording to the report, has unques-
tionably rendered a splendid service to
the business interests of Newark"
Say It's Time to Kick.
The belt line scheme is mentioned in
connection with a complaint that the
railroads discriminate against this city
in freight charges, putting Newark
manufacturers to more expense to
have goods delivered here or shipped
than New York manufacturers have to
pay. The report says:
As to canal abandonment the COM
mittee says:
"From what we can learn, your COM
believes that the sentiment of
practical men is in favor of abandon
ing this waterway. The conversion of
the roadway of this canal for other
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
GIRLS GARDEN FETE
TO PROMOTE CIRCLES WORK
Kings Daughters Auxiliary Ready for Festival on Miss Ethel
Lamberts Lawn-Miss Marion StrempIe Luncheon Hostess.

men, and will visit the principal cities
in Germany. France and Italy. return
ing late in the autumn. Miss Potter is
accompanied by an associate teacher
of the Wells School for Young Women
at Aurora-on-Cayuga
Miss Mabel Stremple, OF 10 South
street, entertained a party of young
women at luncheon yesterday in honor
of Miss Alice Maud Richardson, daugh-
ter of Willis S. Richardson, of IS South
Tenth street, who has just announced
her engagement to Alfred P. Mayhem.
jr. Pink and white roses adorned the
tables and covers We're laid for Miss
Ethel Lambert, Miss Mabel Rowe, Miss
Agnes Ward, Miss Jeanette Wilson,
Miss Helen Runyon and Mrs. Thomas
Mills.
Following the luncheon the young
women played bridge whist.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
GOVERNOR FORT is SURE
ENOUGH AN Ill. D. NOW.

Governor ]. Franklin Fort is being
doetored extensively these days as the
result of much travelling. In one or
two cases he is being doctored withou&
any travelling.
Two colleges conferred the degree OF
Doctor of Laws on the Governor yes-
terday. They were Dickinson College
at Carlisle, Pa. and Union College az
Schenectady, N. Y. He went to Dick.
inson, and on account of having this
engagement there was unable to go "a
the exercises at Union,
He will receive the same degree next
week at the Seton Hall commencement
in South Orange, and the following
week will get another sheepskin cars
rying the same honor from Middlebury
College in Vermont.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11

song of the allies which follow
breathes the spirit of true optimism:
'If the day looks kinder gloomy
And your chances kinder slim,
If the situations ~puzzling
And the prospect awful grim,
And the perplexities keep pressin'
Till all hope is nearly gone
Just bristle up and grit your teeth
And keep on keepin' on.
''Funin' never wins a fight
And frettin' never pays,
There amt no good in broodin' in
Those pessimistic ways,
Smile just kinder cheerfully
When hope is nearly gones
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
GERMAN HOSPITAL
ALUMNI GATHERING

The Alumnae Association of the
German Hospital Training School met
at Achtel-Stetter's last night. Miss
Anna SALESMAN made an address, After
the banquet the annual election
of officers was held. Those elected
We're: President, Miss May Fitzpat-
rick; vice-president, Miss Lena Feig;
treasurer, Miss P. NJ. DeHeck; secre-
tary, Miss K. MeCleese. The guest of
honor of the occasion was Miss w.
Koblier, superintendent of the German
HOSPITAL.
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75c Striped Habutai Silk at

DR.. Charles F. Kraemer, committee
on new Industries.
Frank II. Sommer, legal advisory
committee.
David II. Merritt, committee on
banking and currency.
Redmond P. Conlon, committee on
fire hazard affairs.
George II. Simonds. committee on
new membership.
Curtis r. Burnett, committee on leg
islation.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11

John H. Ely, committee on civic art
and architecture.
Herbert P. Gleason, charities in
dorsement committee.
William Riker, jr, committee on
county affairs.
Judge Charles F.. Herr, president of
the Optimist Club of New Jersey, was
among the eight applicants elected to
membership. In the absence of Secre-
tary James M. Reilly. Matthias STRAIT
ton acted as secretary.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
More New &c to Sc LaCeS at
No Mail or Tel. Orders.

Unusually fine bargains, torchon lace edges
and insertings to match; well made, firm; Normandy
Val. edges and insertIngs to match; fine and large III
meshes combined; ~ to 4 inches wide; patterns and Il !
widths for dresses, underwear and dressing gowns;
narrower widths of same patterns as we sold special at sc I'll
week; good laces for many uses; Fri. only while they last, 4
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
CRUSADE AGAINST MoSounTn.

MERCHANTVILLE. Tune 11.-Resi-
dents will be requested by the board
of health to pour oil into ponds in and
about the town to exterminate mosqui-
toes.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
60c RnffIe Net Curtains at

Many Novelty patterns. popular bedroom -
curtains, fnisht with figured full deep rufie; "a X~
yds long; ideal for sq 1nanes look = neat, cost little; e0VC
you cannot use several pairs; fine alike for city,
country or seashore; going close to half usual; regular soc, on
sale Just for q day, Friday, pair, SOC.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
Soc Novelty Wool Sniting

Friday Only-36inch; 35 distinctly different
patterns, wonderful assortment of stripes and I'M
checks; one of the biggest dress goods bargains of Nj
the season; every piece clean, fresh, perfect; light Il "
and medium color grounds in the popular grays,
tans, castor. with beautiful harmonizing color mixtures in
splendid combinations; correct weight for outing, street dresses.
separate skirts and misses wear; a genuine SOC grade: great
special Friday only, Ice.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
H. pfoo Cc.ek~so. 1Oc Bleacht M..ar:..
IVY DlSn' SoilULle DC Unbleacht MuSIAuS

Friday only-Bleacht cambrica and muslins, So
in. 10 to 30 yards; direct from mills, some in full pieces n ~
until recently sold at 1oc, fine and medium weights
soft finish; &c unbleacht muslin, 1900 yards 36-tnch.; W.
fine, clean, free from specks; until recently sold at
! 10c, very good at that; lengths 10 to 20 yds, nicely folded,
stampt same Us full pieces; medium weight for bedding and
general use; Friday only, while it lasts, at &c.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
~ HE young Ladies' Auxiliary

GT HE young Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Whatsoever Circle of the
Kings Daughters have COM
pleted arrangements for a garden party
and ice ream festival tonight on the
lawn of the home of Miss Ethel Lam
bert, "a North Seventh street. A num-
Der of college girls active in society
circles are members. Should the
weather ROY stormy the fete will be
postponed until tomorrow night. A
feature will be the elaborate lighting
scheme of Japanese lanterns. The pro-
ceeds Of the festival wilrbe used to pro-
mote the york of the circle.
Among the many Newarkers who
will spend the summer abroad is Miss
Marian e.. Potter, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs, H. B. Potter, of 65 South Tenth
street.
She will begin her itinerary at Bre-
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And bristle up and grit your teeth
And keep on keepin' on.
"There amt no use in growlin'
And grumblin all the time
When music's ringing everywhere
And everything's in rhyme,
Just keep on smilin' cheerfully
II hope is nearly gone,
And bristle up and grit your teeth
And keep on keepin' on"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-11
M OUTING PLANS.

The c. v. Baumann Association will
meet at 34S South Orange avenue to-
night to plan its 6fth annual excursion.
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ANTI.TAFT ALLIES
BRIMFUL OF OPTIMISM.

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE anti-Taft
mon are not pessimists. In fact the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-05

the land that faces the Champs Elysees.
The original mansion was built about l17
for the Due de Charost. Benjamin Frank
lin was a tenant of it for some time when
ambassador TO France and fitted 1t with
the first lightning rod seen in France.
Pauline Bonaparte, the Princess Borg
hese. Napoleon's sister, occupied the house
during the empire and added lavishly to
the decoration of the room. The beautiful
empire furniture, decorated with finely
chiseIled bronze, which filled her bedroom.
was Included in the sale price to the Brit
ish government and would alone be valued
today at a higher sum than was paid for
the whole property.
The British government spent Sl15,OOO in
improvements in 1900 and is this year max
ing further additions. as King Edward
often stays at the embassy.
! The German embassy, at IS Rue de Lille,
/ has a history similar to the British en-
bassy. Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, son
OF Napoleon's first wife by her first hus-
band, Viscount de Beauharnais, bought
the palace in 1893 and made it one OF the
finest of the time.
The king Of Prussia. who had once
stayed there as a guest, bought 1t in 1901
and made It into the Prussian legation.
He only paid 10000 for It, while today the
house. with the fine garden that belongs
to 1t, would realize somewhere about $500
600. As with the British embassy. much
valuable furniture was included in the sale
notably that contained in the bedroom OF
Queen Hortense, Prince Eugene's sister
where an Immense looking glass is still &c
be seen, in the center OF which Is q hoL
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and moved into Z Avenue Hoche. The
Japanese government has not bought the
house, but rented it for nine years at $lO,-
600 a year.
From the legal point Of view the house
is now a little bit of Japan in Paris and
the japanese have made II so in reality,
for all the internal fittings, the furniture,
carpets, wall papers, decorations, curtains,
have been brought from Japan. In fact.
the house contains nothing not purely
Japanese except the doors, which were
made in England, as it was feared that
the Japanese wood would not stand the
climate, and a few electric lamps. which
were made in Paris from Japanese de-
signs. The house has proved somewhat
small for both a residence and an office
for the ambassador.
Austria-HungaIy has certainly been the
luckiest country in the search for an en-
bassy, as the Duke de Galliera bequeathed
his fine house at 81 Rue de Grenelle to the
Austro-Hungarian government, which en-
tered into possession Of it on the death OF
the duchess in 1885. The duke is supposed
to have wished to show his gratitude to the
emperor. who has decided an important
arbitration case in his favor years before.
The British embassy. at 80 Rue Eau
bouTg ST. Honore, was bought by the Brit
ish government in 1915 for $4,000 from the
duke Of Wellington. who had bought II the
year before for 10000. Its present value
is estimated by Mr.. Vye-Parminter. the
architect to the embassy, at from N,4oO.O0
to $4,000 90, It's value being somewhat re-
duoed by an old regulation forbidding th'
erection Of any buildings on the portion o.
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EARL OF KERRY IN OFFICE
Successor 10 Duke OF DeyOnshire Has
Good Fortune to Enter Parlia-
ment UnOppOsed.

LONDON, July 4-tSpecial)-Lord Lans-
dowre's eldest son. the earl Of Kerry, who
has been returned lately to the House OF
Commons from West Derbyshire, is fort
innate in having been ]unopposed at the
election. Had it not been so he probably
would have been seriously handicapped by
a nasty fall in the hurting field which oc-
CURED a few days before the polling. He
landed on his face and successfully re-
moved most Of his front teeth by the
swistest form Of dentistry knows. While
this might seem a serious hindrance to a
potential parliamentarian, It is one that
Is easily remedied with a little time, thanks
to the INVASION OF American dental meth
DDS.
This is tho first appearance In politics
OF the future Lord Lansdowne and is
watched with a great deal OF interest by
all who know the Immense Influence on
English politics the house 10 which he be-
longs. yields, There is no prouder noble
man in the whole Of the British empire
n Lord Kerry's father, the present mar
! ouls OF Lansdowne. He is leader OF The
~unionist party in the house Of lords anc
head and front of the fight for p%olitica
life which the members Of the liberal party
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sizes in Paris and Vienna and legations in
Brussels and The Hague. The buildings
in Brussels and The Hague have been
bought, and $500, OOO-the same amount as
has been proposed for buying IN American
embassy-is to be spent on an embassy in
Paris.
Some months before the death Of Count
Tornielli, the Italian ambassador. nego-
tiations were in progress to buy the duke
Of Talleyrand and Sagan's house in Rue
ST. Dominique. but they fell through, as
It was thought that the house was too
small. Italy then renewed the lease of
its present house In Rue de Grenille, but
only for the rest Of the year.
Henry White, the American ambassador,
has taken a house In Rue Francois Pre-
mier. Mr., White. possibly feeling that
these are days when the fierce light that
beats about a throne is but a candle com
pared to the electric glare that floods an
American embassy. has given 1t TO be
understood that he wishes his house to be
respected as his private home and not be
written about or photographed, at least
as regards the Interior, for publication.
II may be properly said that the house ID
I'm every way suited for the residence Of
the representative OF a great power. al
though Il would probably prove too small
II the business part OF the embassy had
20 be carried on In It.
The house was In the market for SOM
time before Mr.. White took it and tn
price asked was about $4,000. 1t eoulC
probably be bought for $4,000. The rem
may be placed at $4,000 a year.
After the war with Russia Japan raise'
its legation TO the rank Of an embassl
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BRANDEIS

Maiden Lane, a narrow street, one bloch
long, just back OF the famous Strand
1t is the property OF and is managed b.
Herbert Jay, the business manager OF one
of the big West End theaters of London
Its name gives a hint of the chief purpose
Of the tiny house, for It Is filled almost
the week through with theatrical compa-
MES being knocked into rresentable shape
for some important production either in
London or in one OF the big English
provincial cities. As a general thing. such
a company would be put through It's pre-
liminary races at the theater where It Is
to make it's bow to the public, but cir
cumstances often prevent. Either the
stage is in use for other purposes. OF the
production Is to be made out Of town and
the manager does not want to travel away
from London to superintend the rehearsals.
dramatic societies hold forth from It's little
Maiden lane house comes in handy.
1t must not be supposed, however, that
it never reaches the dignity OF seeing a
real production before a real audience.
Frequently amateur and even professional
dramati societies hold forth from its little
stage and quite often socialistic orators
and suffragettes cut up capeTs there before
sympathetic audiences.
The seating capacity of the theater Is
only 100. but. despite its limits OF space,
II boasts a gallery. The stage measures
eighteen feet by twenty-four feet. Some
Of the plays which are rehearsed1 there are
taken In hand by the stage manager In in
stallments. thore being hardly room enough
for the fun company to get about On the
stage at one time.
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As the owner Of L~ansdowne house in
Berkeley square, one Of the finest private
residences in London, and possessed Of al
most unlimited wealth derived from 4 5000
acres, his social eminence is challenged
by but few Of the holders % great names
in England.
Since his marriage, Lord Kerry has been
assiduously cultivatiEg the affections Of his
irish tenantry. As a matter Of fact, he has
always VeTy popular with the countryside
people, who lived near his and his fathers
estate. During the South African war,
prayers were publicly offered for his safety
in both the Protestant and Roman. Catholic
churches Of the neighborhood. Both Lord
and Lady Kerry now live almost the year
round In their irish home, known as
"Derreen," situated in the Kingdom" from
which the former takes his courtesy title
as the eldest son and heir to the MARQUIS.
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BRANDEIS
The EMBASSIES OF PARIS
Nations, Unlike America, with Homes
Of Their Own.
PRICE OF LAND FAST INCREASING
England, Austria and Germany in
Mansions with Histories-Bit of
Japan in France-ItRIy Look
ing for an Embassy.

PARIS. Jun A-If congress eventually
decides upon buying land for an American
embassy in Paris II will certainly find
that i will have 10 pay for the delay in
taking that step. Land in the quarters
suitable for an embassy Increases in price
steadily,
"A mansion with a garden, total area less
thar 1900 square yards, fronting on Rue
chaInot and the Avenue de rAlma, was
sold sixty years ago for $4,000, was sold
again last year for 10000 and al offer
Df a.000.O0O made this year was refused,
Ghe average price CT land In the quarter
where this house is situated Is from $4l
20 $40 a square meter, in the Champs
Elysees from $50 TO zoo and between the
Avenue Montaigne and the Quail de Billy
from $3.50 TO 500.
Italy Is at present on the lookout for an
embassy building. the Italian Parliament
having recently voted $4,000 for embas-
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SMALLEST THEATER IN WORLD
John Bull Produces Play House Which
Challenges Comparison
for Size.

LONDON, July ESPECIAL -Despa.ring
Of ever disputing the Americans claim TO
the possession OF the biggest Of every
thing, London now declares that II has
the smallest theater IN the world. or
course there arc smaller privately owned
affairs, but this is a real theater. at which
frequent public performances are given.
The S"smallest' playhouse Is called The
1Reheasal theater." and is situated in
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made by a bullet fired in the days of the
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-07-18

In a concerted effort TO control
bubonic plague a practically interna-
tional war for the determination OF
rats has commenced, all the leading
countries OF the world being interest
ed We Americans have been In
clined 70 regard this terrible dis
ease as a remote danger, not realizing
the gravity OF the situation. In one
OF the leading cities OF the West cases
OF plague were discovered In 1908
and after a short campaign Of rat ex.
termination the epidemic was con.
sidered under control only TO break
out again and again. This city has
now declared actual war upon its
rat population and a force OF 100 men
Is employed setting and handling
traps as well as distributing rat poi.
son. To encourage the populace In
the war bounty OF 25 cents for every
male rat and 80 cents for every re-
male rat Is paid to any person bring.
Ing IN a carcass. During the earlier
months OF the year rats were killed
at the rate OF 1850 day.
What other countries are doing,
how the disease spreads and is con
tracted by the Individual. and other
interesting facts concerning this Inn
portant matter are FULLY discussed In
the August number OF Popular Me.
chanics. Several Illustrations ac
company the article.