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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
TOO NIuch Lohnnon.

The suggestion that the two Johpsons,
he of Minnesota and he of Cleveland, be
nominated on the same Presidential ticket,
is perhaps not so absurd as might be sup
posed. 1t is, at all events, more sensible
than the correlated notion of giving the
same nominations to the two Bryans, he
of Nebraska and the new w. j. b. of
Florida. The Minnesota Governor seems to
be a man capable of commanding the re-
spect and fealty of intelligent Democrats,
and the gentleman from Cleveland has
earned a good name and a fair record at
home. In default of any other recommen-
dation, to put two men of the same name
on the Presidential ticket would give 1t
a certain vogue and make it available fol
advertising purposes. 1t is more than
likely. however, that the organs, as can
didates respectively for the Presidency
and the Viee-Presidency, would be known
in the campaign as the Two Dromlos,
while the other suggestion, that of coupling
the Governor of Minnesota and the Mayor
of Cleveland, Is open TO the objection that
it would unquestionably be referred to as
offering TOO much Johnson. philadelphia
Telegraph.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
TWO Comedians.

Shortly after Raymond Hitchcock made
his first big hit in New York, Eddie Foy,
who was also playing in town, happened
10 be passing Daly's Theatre, and paused
to look at the pictures of Hitchcock and his
ompany that adorned the entrance. Near
the pictures vas a billboard covered with
laudatory extracts from newspaper critl-
cisms of the show.
When Foy had modify read to the bot
tom of the list. he turned to an nnobtrh-
sive young man who had been watching
him out of the corner of his eye.
SAY, nave you seen this show?" he
asked
Sure" replied the young man.
"Any good? How's this guy, Hitchcock,
anyhow
ANY good?'' repeated the young man,
pityingly. ''Why, gay. he's the best in
the business. He's got all these other
would-be si~de-ticklers dashed TO the mast.
He's a scream. Never laughed so much
at any one in all my life"
rs he as good as F'oy?" ventured Foy,
hopefully.
dAs good as Foyl' The young mans
scorn was superb. why, this Hitchcock
has got that Foy person looking like u
gloom. They're not in the same class.
Hitchcock's funny. A man with feelings
can't compare them. I'm sorry you asked
me. I feel so strongly about It,"
Eddie looked Mt him very sternly and
then, in the hollow tones of a tragedian.
he said:
81 am Foy.".
'I know you are" said the young man
cheerfully, I'm Hitchcock!'-Every-
hody's.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

months ago and we cannot do better than
quote it:
''The earliest manuscripts of the New
Testament, written in Greek, date back
to the fourth CO.. sury. The Oldest Is that
in the Vatican library, and Is known as
the Codex Vaticanus. There are three or
four others of about the same date and
many others dating from before the sixth
century. Some of these manuscripts vary
in the text and in other important par
t~iculars. The earliest manuscripts, as a
rule, omit much of the last chapter in
Mark, some of the Gospel of John, the
last portion of which is attributed by
many scholars to another hand. II you
will carefully read the Revised. Version
of recent years you will note man mar
ginal notes dealing with this question.
Thus the story of the woman taken in
adultery is not found in some of the old
est manuscripts. The text of the Old
Testament is much better settled, but
the %Septuagint version in Greek varies
considerably from the Hebrew. Thu Re-
vised Version differs in many respects
from the King James version, but in the
Old Testament the changes are largely
due to a better knowledge of Hebrew in
the present than in the seventeenth CEN
fury, so many doubtful Hebrew words
have a clearer meaning now.
1.-The Old Testament is written entirely
In Hebrew except a portion of Daniel and
a few other passages in Aramaic, which
was the common speech of the people of
Palestine at the time of Christ and for
some centuries preceding. The New Tesla
ment is in Greek except for a few words
in Aramaic. 1t is known that Matthew
wrote out some sayings of Jesus in un-
connected form, and some of these have
been recovered. They are called the
"Logia." 1t Is thought that Matthew
also first wrote his gospel in Aramaic
(the Hebrew tongue" as translated in
the King James version), and afterwards
it was translated into Greek. There is no
settled belief among scholars as to the
priority of the Gospels. Some POSSIBLY
the majority think that Mark wrote first,
but that he first wrote a shorter Gospel,
Then came Matthew, who either fol-
lowed Mark very closely in much of the
narrative, or they both followed an earlier
writer. Then came Luke, who seems to
have followed both Mark and Matthew,
though some scholars think that all three
Gospels have been edited considerably
before they reached their present form.
Whether John was the last to write a
Gospel or not is a matter of contention.
Some scholars place its composition be-
fore Luke and some after him. Some
think that John was written in the sec
ond century and not by the Apostle, while
some hold hat Luke was written about
40 A. d. and not by Luke at all.
There are many available works on
this subject. Probably one that will suit
your purpose as well as any is Who
Wrote the Bible?' by DR.. Washington
Gladden.'-Ed.J
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

to the reformatory of the in
stitution. So the beginning at Caldwell
of instruction yesterday in handkerchief
making, for which a plant of 100 ma
chimes has been installed, Is a cause for
congratulation all around. Those as
signed to the work, when they go out
into the world again, will have a new
trade upon which to depend, and which
will help them to lead a straight and
useful life-the main purpose of a peni-
t~entiary-and the community will have
advanced another step on the o a to al
enlightened application of penology, to
say nothing of the economic and mate
rial benefits of this new productive in
dustry.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

In it's program of friendly hospitality,
Brazil appears to be prepared to Guido
Trinidad in the entertainment of the
United States fleet on its way to our
western coast. Expecting the arrival of
the ships at Rio Saturday, breakfasts,
luncheons, dinners, receptions, balls,
fetes and entertainments of all descrip-
lions have been arranged for officers
and men to fill up the time for about a
week. These pleasant breaks in the
monotony of the long voyage, delightful
to those on the ships, are no less pleas
ing to those they have left at home, the
whole American people, as well as those
personally interested in their welfare,
for the hospitable attention shown
them are an attestation to us all of the
kindly feelings toward us of the nations
that give them such generous express
siOn
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

were redo1ent with scandals, and job
berry was well-nigh universal. The
Judge Scott of Passaic County, this
week in a charge to the Grand Jury,
excoriated the Board If Aldermen for
fragrant neglect of duty and violation of
the law in the matter OF excise regula-
ton, and his charge is a good COM
mentary on the protest of the aldermen
against the transfer of other long
abused powers to individual commits
sions.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
IN VEIN.

How the Old Man Gets the Wall
Cleaned.
He held her hand, the hour was late,
Twas time for him to go.
It was a wintry night outside
N it began to snow.
Still he stayed on, his ardent love
With burning words to tell.
The storm increased, the whirling snow
Faster and faster fell.
He still remained. and eloquent,
He praised his Hearts Delight.
The snowdrifts eve deeper grew,
The town was buried quite.
At last her father called: Young man,
You seem to like to talk!
But you can stay to breakfast II
You'll shovel off the walk!
-Somerville Journal.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
In what speech OF Cleveland's did he use
the phrase 1T is a condition, not a theory,
that confronts us % READER.
lin his third annual message to Congress
on December 6, 1887. President Cleveland
said that the tariff question should lee ap-
preached on a more Elevated plane than
that of craftsmanship. 1t should be con-
sldered in the light of patriotic duty"
Cur progress toward a wise CONCLUSION
will not be improved" said he, "by dwell
ing upon the theories of free trade or Of
protection. This savors too much of BAN
dying epithets. 1t is a condition which
confronts us-not n theory.'-Ed.l
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
EPISCOPALIANS TAKE RICH
GIFT P~RESBYTERIANS BARRED

At the last election in Asheville, at
which the prohibition question was the
issue. Roebling tried hard to defeat the
Prohibitionists, believing that prohlbi-
ton would ruin the town by keeping
away from 1t the number of visitors
who go TO the resort every year.
When the result of the election was
announced and he found that the Pro-
hibitionists had won by a large ma
jority, Colonel Roebling decided to give
up his estate. He said:
There is nothing personal about it, L
assure you. 1t is altogether a matter
of principle.
rs the saloon a cause or effect? Sa-
looms exist because men drink whiskey.
BY the same reasoning the abolition of
the saloon would accomplish no re-
form, because men would still drink
whiskey.
IF you would better the incorporate
Individual, convince him that it is
wrong to get drunk. but don't say that
a temperate man shall not touch liquor
If he feels so inclined.
LET the Prohibitions who would
reform the drunkard stop drinking
with him. The only successful solution
Of the liquor problem is the high-il-
censed saloon.
prohibition does not prohibit. 1t is
an infringement on personal rights ana
liberties, since it is sought to dictate
to a man what he shall drink n eat
The extension of the prohibition doc
trine means the ultimate destruction
of human liberty. You heal the same
old slogan, Save the people from them
selvesl Prohibition is a species OF
tyranny.
"I find nothing in the Bible when
teaches prohibition. 1 am unalterao!y
opposed to prohibition, because 1t Is
wrong in theory and practise
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
painting Completed in a Day.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
What was the famous painting which it
is said was begun ard completed by ne
artist on the same day? ii. ".
IAN artist credited with such a per-
Torrance is the late Sir Edwin Landseer,
the famous English animal painter, who
lied in 1873. He had promised TO senl a
picture in time for the spring exhibition
of 1915 at the British Institution, but some
how never thought of it until the day pre-
vious to the opening. None the less. Tho
Cavaliers Pets was then begun, and was
ready for the exhibition within twenty
four hours.-Ed.1
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
Freedom and Organization.

Inasmuch rs President Eliot, of Harvard.
is unquestionably capable of taking a
broader view of problems 1t would be in
teresting to learn why he placed particular
emphasis on the tariff and labor unions as
obstacles when he discussed the freedom
of the citizen before the Boston Young
Mems Christian Union on Sunday evening.
He himself admits that exemption from
external control is impossible, which means,
Of course, that organization is essential to
human progress. An economic policy in re-
straint of free trade or an association COM
posed of workingmen and women is no
more of a bar to independence of thought
and action. surely, than are schools and
churches and business enterprises of all
kinds or the community, governed not with
special reference to the desires of the indi-
vidual, but for the purpose of promoting
the general welfare, of securing the great
est good for the greatest number. Men are
permitted to become hermits if they choose,
but the liberty that is to be enjoyed in a
life of isolation is not worth having, as
President Eliot well knows.-Providence
Tribune.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
HOW Adam was Punished.

A prominent pastor tells this story:
ST visited a certain school' one day where
Bible instruction was part of the daily
course, and in order to test the children's
knowledge, asked some questions. One
class of little girls looked particularly
bright, and I asked the tallest one; What
sin did Adam commit
HE ate forbidden fruit
Fright. Who tempted Adam
Eve
mot really Eve. but the serpent, And
how was Adam punished?'
THE girl hesitated and looked confused.
Behind her sat a little S-year-oid, who
raised her hand and said; Please, pastor,
I know
"'Well, tell us. How was Adam pun
ished?'
He had to marry Eve. "-Harper's
Weekly.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
Runglc,s had Freak.

Mr.. Bungle always takes a deep and
sympathetic interest in the welfare of his
fellow man. While out for a stroll one
day he met a friend who seemed in a
great hurry.
Hold on, JONES' said Bung!e, grabbing
his friends arm, why this rush?"
"Bungle," said Jones, removing his hat
and wiping his brow, I'm hot-footing 1t
to a specialist; 1 believe my brain is aft
fected.'
Mr.. Bungle, to allay the fears Of his
friend and show the customary commisera-
ton, said jovially:
"Pshaw, Jones, you shouldn't worry
about such a little thing as that"
"Wh-hat?"
II mean you shouldn't let such a little
thing as your brain-that is. Mr.. Jones, You
shouldn't get so excited over nothing-of
c~ourse-ah, good day, Mr.. Jones!'-Bo-
hemian.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

ASHEVILLE, N. c., Jan. 9.-The
Home Mission Board of the Presbyte-
rian Congress of the United States has
declined to accept the $500, 900 estate,
Beau Chiens.' offered as a gift by
John A.. Roebling, son of the late Col
onel Washington Roebling, of Tren-
ton, N. j.
Mr.. Roebling announced his intention
of abandoning his estate here, which
joins that of George w. Vanderbilt, and
to leave Asheville because the town
voted for prohibition. 1t was because
of Mr.. Roebling's contemporaries
stand that the Presbyterian board de-
clined the gift.
Then Mr.. Roebling made the same
offer to the Episcopal Church, which
has been accepted by Bishop Horner,
of North Carolina, and the Episcopal
mission board, composed of the Rev.
Rodney Rush Swope, rector of George
Vanderbilt's All Souls Church, at Bilt-
more; the Rev. McNeeley Dubose, pres
ident of st. Mary's College, at Raleigh,
N. c., and c.. ID. Beadle and Haywood
Parker.
The Presbyterian Church is Mr.. Roeb-
ling's church, and the Episcopal Church
Is Mrs. Roebling's church. The prop
erty is presented in the names of both
Mr.. and Mrs. Roebling.
Tho Episcopal board agrees to fully
comply with the conditions imposed,
and will utilize the property for a
girls school.
When Colonel Roebling went to Ashe-
vile. ten years ago, he took a keen in
terest in the towns affairs, built his
S500,0 600 estate and gave large sums
to charity. He became n of the lead
ing citizens of Asheville, a friend of
George Vanderbilt, whose estate, Bilt-
more, is near the estate of Beau
Chiens, and a friend of every one in
the town.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
The Reactionarics

Ir the one party as in the other there is
Il r%eactionary faction. Anti-Roosevelt Re
publicans are proposing a return to what
they call historic Republican doctrine,
just as these anti-Bryan Democrats are
proposing a return to what they call his
toric Democratic doctrine" But, as in the
Democratic case, so in the Republican
case, the answer is that a live party must
live in the present, and that means new
and untried schemes Of reform whenever
the situation seems to warrant them.
The reactionaries are not likely to win on
either side. The back track has no charm
for the American people.-Washington Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

H.. John Wainwright, of st. Louis, a
barber, described as 1.-THE Adonis Of his
profession" has captured the heart of
Miss Rec w. Duby, of Dixon, ILL.,, who is
worth about 500, 600.
United States Ambassador to Mexico
Thompson has received a fine oil paint
ing Of President Roosevelt, which he is
Instructed to present to President Diaz.
The presentation will be made In a rev
days.
DR.. George Alexander. pastor Of the Uni
versity Place Presbyterian Church, OF
New York, acting president of Union Col
lege. has declined the permanent presl-
dency of the institution. He says he is
too far on In life to hazard a step de-
manding the efforts of a younger ana
more active man.
Senator Clay, of Georgia, is one OF the
tallest men In the Senate, and his halr,
worn standing straight up us the comp
of a fighting rooster, makes him appear
at least two inches taller than he is his
most distinguishing mannerism Is me
habit of clutching that pompadour Wild
" with the fingers Of his light hand when
he becomes excited, as If he intended 10
lift Ms scalp from his head.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
ALDERMEN AND COMMISSIONS.

The Paterson Board of Aldermen does
not like the new law which creates
commissions in that town to have
charge of municipal departments and
expenditures, formerly under control of
aIdermanic committees There is talk
by the Paterson aldermen of contesting
the validity of the law. Under the
a~idermanic regime the city departments
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

Any new occupation for the inmates
of the County Penitentiary must be
a welcome variation to them of the
monotony of their Imprisonment. At
the same time it is a valuable addition
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
At the Capital.

Agent-How long do you intend to re-
main in Washington
Reformer-Until Congress passes a couple
of necessary laws that
Agent-Geel You don't want to rent
a h~ouse-you'd better buy one.-Washing-
ton Herald.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
RihIe Mnnnscripts.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
Can you tell me something of the MS
tory of the manuscripts by which the
was preserved to us through the
early centuries? Il. ,. A.
IThe Philadelphia Inquirer had an in
teresting article on the subject a few
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
Lest we Forget.

Customer-Have you Rabelais's works?
Bookseller-Just out, sir.
acknowledgements?
Bookseller-Out of that, too, sir; but we
have the full stenographic reports of the
Thaw case.-Bohemian.
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"Here. here!" cried the copy editor,
what do you mean by saying here the
prisoner laughed aloud for mercy?'"
Because that's exactly what he did,
replied the bright reporter; ''the judge had
just made a silly joke at his expense
Philadelphia Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
His Distinction.

In s~trolling through the garden, while
waiting for his hostess to appear, a newly
arrived visitor came upon Bob, who was
building a fort of the gravel of the walk.
And who are you, little mann" asked
the visitor. z
I'm baby's BROTHER said Bob, proudly,
Youths Companion.
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A slow Poke.

Said the young lady: Il hear there's a
hugger at large"
Said the young man: "Is that so?"
Yes; l wonder how he operates"
why, 1 have no idea"
And now the young lady is telling it that
he is the slowest man In town,-Louis-
vile Cour.er-Journal. M
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09
STAR READERS

Anonymous communications cannot bs
printed. Except on political subjects the
names Of correspondents are not required Tor
publication. but as a guarantee of good faith.
Ed
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There Are Judges and Judges.

I'm shober as a judge" quoth he,
Though he was ''frisky;"
"Oh! yes" she sneered, you're sober as
A judge-of whiskey."
Philadelphia Press.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-02-08
FEW FREAKS IN ARCHITECTURE.
Eceentrieity on the Part Of Those
Building and Furnishing Houses.

Instances of eccentricity on the part
of those building and furnishing
houses are common enough In every
community. The following instances
OF freakishness In that regard may be
cited In illustration OF certain phases.
A Russian gentleman has erected at
cost OF 5000 rubles on his country
estate at Savinowka, in Podolia, 16-
room house made entirely Of paper
This house, which was constructed in
New York. is calculated by its archi-
tect to last longer than would stone
building. The whole of the furniture
too, is made from the same material
In County Westmeath, Ireland, a
house has been built whereof all the
windows are made to resemble in out
line the backs Of OF easy chairs, being
thus constructed by its eccentric own
eer to match the backs of a set of
chairs in the dining-room.
In Connecticut a certain land owner
thinking that the view from his house
lacked church. proceeded to supply
its place by erecting a row OF cottages
80 designed as to resemble, from his
side. the edifice required. Approached
from the other direction, however, the
sham is at once manifest.
Some years ago a man Of scientific
attainments, as we'll as Of considerable
means, elected to live in a tree in a
suburb OF Washington-thati is, he en-
joyed his leisure moments in the
branches OF the tree itself, where he
had caused to be built a platform
large enough to accommodate easy
chairs and such other furniture as he
desired to make use Of during the day.
At the base of the tree, however
and surrounding it was built struc
ture OF brick and stone inclosing the
sleeping apartments Of this eccentric
individual For many years this
unique residence was one OF the
sights Of the national capital.
One OF the oldest houses ever con
structed was the fruit Of French
mans inventive fancy. This was the
revolving house." a structure actual
ly built upon casters. SO to speak, in
order that t. occupant might by
means of an ingenious mechanism at
any time roll It about, eotainlng what
ever light and air his fancy dictated.