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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
UNr1AIDENLY TO PROPOSE;
EVEN DURING LEAP YEAR
However Much a Girl Desires a Husband She Should Not Lower Her.
self in Taking Advantage Of Time-Honored CuStom--Matrimony
as a Relief From Work Appeals to Department Store Girl.
BY GRETTA DONLEY.

LII get a husband this year-even if I have to ask some Ia to
MARI me-" declared a girl to a group of friends gathered about a
u table in me OF the big department store lunch rooms yesterday. I'll
lot be an old maid, and, besides, I'm sick and tired Of working every day" she
added.
DO you really mean yu would pop the question:" asked a little. mild
eyed girl, IS she slipped her. cocoa W&
why not?" replied the other boldly. It's leap year, and that letsm ne out,
If there is any harm in it. I'm going 20 do it anyhow. I don't carew what any
body thinks. Guess I won't be the first girl that proposed to a man." -
The big gong in the corner oil the room sounded and the girls went hurl
ryfng and scurryfng to their various places in the store. But eve with the
rush of the afternoons business the little girl could lot drive the converse
ton from her mind
II hope Mary won't do anything o bold" she said to of the party
to the conversation.
The question is, would it be bold? Would a girl descend from her proper
If h took the initiative and asked the mai Of her choice to marry
ed nc girl with a proper of dignity would take such a STEP"
It's n thing to take advantage If the leap year liberties afforded III
when it is done in a spirit o fun, but when a women demands the sam
privileges n all seriousness it's qute a different thing
Personally 1 think the American girl has too much If the right sorto
independence to cheaper herself ia the eyes of any nan n o matter how
much she cares for him. She may let him understand that she does car
for him. but she seldom does even that much. unless he is sure of her
ground. and has good reaso to believe that he is especially interested in
her Girls IF todaya are far too sensible to let a little thing like the fear f
being a "0d maid worry them. At any rate, the majority are too sensi-
holding the standards of TRUE womahhood. 1 think that " the girl who
declares she will propose will realize isb before it is too late and do her share
in guarding the fair mar of her sisters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
PRIVILEGES FOR THE CHEAP SHOW.

The profits Of the moving picture shows that have so numerous started
u in the cities and towns OF the country are said to be very large. The plant
cosfs little and the rental is usually small. These shows take a considerable
anount II money out OF a community All that the municipality gets out of
the show is a small license fee, which is an inconsiderable fraction Of the
profits and Of the money taken out of local circulation and therefore away
from local trade
why, 1t may be asked, should the municipality give to strangers, on
such cheap terms exceptional advantag ese even o the injury Of local enter-
prises that pay large taxes, with privileges that involve ven danger to hfe or
limb? Moving picture shows freak shows and cheap exhibitions Of III kinds
that can find a vacant store or a ramshackhe building to be established in,
are freely welcomed, pay a nominal license and compete for the nickels and
pennies with local amusements and local business And why? The license
committee o. the Common Council can answer that query
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
oUR MpERRHcr TARIFF SYSTEM.

senator Beveridge in his speech in the Senate yesterday showed by com
parison with Germany the disadvantages and absurdties If u tariffs ys
tom. He made IN analysis of the export trade of the two countries con
with areasa and populations Germany is nineteen times smaller than
the United States, and has a population only two+huds al great IS that
of this country, and it exports a billion and a half of goods. of which more
than two-thrds are manufactured. Our exports re about two hundred nil
lions greater, but they are mostly raw material, only q per cent being
Manufactured.
Senator Beverage points out the reason in the scientific construction II
the German tariff and he confused and confusing tariff system that we
have. The remedy is not in a revenue tariff, but in a tariff like Germanys
with maximum and minimum rates with which to exact from other nations
that trade with us their lowest tariff rates. Senator Beveridge calls this
double protection. Gemanys success with her tariff shows that her sys-
TEN is preferable to ours. We want foreign markets for u manufactured
goods. Germany has the advantage of us there Why not, then, use the Ger
man method? %
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
LICENSE FOR LAUNCH.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star;
Kindly let me know through THE
EVENING STAR If there is a license
required to run a launch Is feet long,
Az foot beam. If SO let me know the
cost and where I can get it. J. r. B.
There is a license required only if
the launch is engaged in carrying pas
sehgers for hire. There is no charge
for a license. You can get it in the
Bowling Green building, Bowling Green
and West street, New York city, in the
department of engineers. United States
army, navigation bureau.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1908.
1Hg RAILROAD TAX r1dHT ENDS.

with the payment by the railroad corporations of the disputed tax on
nrst-class railroad property, the issue 20 long pending between the State
M te railroads is settled. As a result Of tho litigation " the Perkins
railroad tax act the railroad lawyers have secured the power for the State
Board If Assessors to assess second-class a S well as hrstclass property, with
III object of lower valuations. If that power shall be abused, a it las been
In the past. there is vitality enough in the reform movement in this State to
ut the State Boardo of Assessors out of business. and compel the creation of
an elective board Meantime the municipalities will get from the State the
In income so long withheld by this railroad companies and the aggregate for
two years is upwards of five million dollars.
The long battle for equal taxation, begun in Governor Ludlow's adminis-
tration, is ended No more will a foreign corporation in New Jersey be
exempt from taxation OF its property in the State for any amount. Since 1880
the railroad have prohted to the extent of no. less than seventy million
dollars by discrimination in the laws of the State and indirectly this amount
has been paid by other property owners or it appears in the large bonded
debt IF the municipalities. The railroad tax money to be paid this year will
be most welcome. 1t will solve many veMng financial problems.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
FIXED.

One of the local officials of Chicago
tells of a plumbers apprentice who. on
his way to work one morning, called at
the office of the health authorities and
made known his wish to register his
fathers death. When the clerk asked
the date of the demise. the son replied:
HE amt dead yet; but he will lie
before night. I thought it would save
me another journey if you put it down
THAT won't do at ALL said the clerk.
Perhaps your father win live for g
long time yet"
"Well, l don't know responded the
apprentice, doubtfuliy. 1.-THE doctor
says he won't, n he knows what he
has given m,"-Harper's Weekly.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
AN EAST JERSEY WATER SNAKE.

The sly and furtive methods of the East Jersey Water Company in car"
rying out its selfish objects and overriding the rights and interests OF the
public are notorious The latest exhibition of this craft is found in a Dill
introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Alderman, of Union County.
Jersey City has blocked Al attempt by the waterc company to lay mains
in that city at a certain point and across a public stree witt the purpose CT
taking away from the ciys waterd department the supplying of water to rail-
road companies and other large consumers. Jersey City contracted Tor an
expensive waters supply plant with the calculation that the income from these
large consumers would continue and help to pay the bonds and cost of maiu-
tenance The question: is now in the courts and a hearing Is to be had in the
United States District Court on February IT,
1t is while this suit is pending hat Senator Alderman introduces a oil
hat. If made a aw, would deprive the city of any legal standing. The bill
has a double object. It permits two or morew water companies to consoh-
date, which is understood to NEAR the inclusion of the John Kean Water
Company, of elizabeth, in the East Jersey system of companies. The Acker-
mar at is labeled Senate No. 5" Now that it's objects are clearly de-
nned it remains to be seen how many legislators will &c IN record in its favor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
ADMIRAL DEWEY ON SUCCESS.

Admiral Dewey praised a certain sue
cessful business man.
Part of his success" said Dewey,
comes from his neal way of getting
people to do what he wants them to.
'They say that when a young fellow
of % he first opened a little trimming
store, he showed this trait.
THUS, if you went into his tiny nm
porium and asked him If he would
change a quarter or a half dollar for
you, he would reply, with a courteous
smile:
Certainly, madam; and how will
you have it? Buttons, ribbon, lace or
insertion p Washington Post.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
WHAT DID HE MEAN7

For a number OF years a bitter feud
had existed between the Browns and
Perkinses, next door neighbors. The
trouble had originated through the
d~epredations of Browns cat, n had
grown SO fixed an affair that neither
party ever dreamt of making up"
One day. however, Brown sent his
rva next door with a peace-making
note for Mr.. Perkins. which read:
Mr.. Brown sends his compliments
to Mr.. Perkins, and begs to say that
his old cat died this morning"
Perlins's written reply was bitter:
mfr. Perkins is sorry to hear of Mr..
Browns trouble, but he had not heard
that Mrs. Brown was wallpapers
Weekly.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
SHOOTING spARRows.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
I would like to ask you if people are
allowed to shoot sparrows in their own
yards? j. NJ. G..
lit is against the law to discharge
firearms within the city limits. Spar
rows are, however. not protected by
the State game laws, and, unless there
are local laws to the contrary regard
ing the discharge of firearms, you may
shoot them every day in the week ex-
cept Sunday.-Ed.]
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
A USE FOR HER.

Gould you recommend a hired girl
to me?"
II have one here" said the
employment agent, "who is a brick"
"Well." said the lady doubtfully, 81
might try her on securing the knives
and forks"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
COULDN'T QUALIFY.

Her friends were charitable enough
to call her trouble kleptomania, but
the doctor knew at a glance that wasn't
what allied her.
"How could he tell?'
'She was neither young nor beauti-
full"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
VALUE OF COIN.

To the Editor of the Evening Start.
What is a 25-cent piece 'of date 1893
worth? Where should l send it to have
Il redeemed? w. A.
IA silver quarter of 1858, without ar
row points at each side of the date
and with no rays around the eagle,
is worth from $1.50 to $3.50, according
to condition. Take it to any dealer in
coins. We cannot give business ad-
dresses here.-Ed.]
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
ALWAYS RAG.

"The eternal fitness doesn't apply to
trousers"
MOP"
Because no trousers ever fit long"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
THEY R NOT.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
VIII you kindly let a constant reader
know IL goldfish are supposed to be
unlucky? A. B. c..
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
WRATHY.

"That woman seems to be tearing
mad.
Eyes; she is ripping ofe-a piece of
her mind to hand to her husband"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
AN EXCEPTION

with 50 many titled Europeans rushing off with or millionaire heiresscs
from a motive only too transparent, it is pleasant to turn to another on
tenplated International marriage and note that in this N case at least 1t Is
the girl alone and non Of her perquistos that the noble sutton seeks The
Duke OF Abruzzi, 10 It's said, is to contract marriage a n o distant date with
a fair daughter of the South. If this report may be believed, it becomes APP
parent that me thing and that aone-the divine pasdon-animates the
brother of Ital's King. The Duke OF Abruzz has already wn a warmp place
in the regard Of the American people. He is n o forune-hunter. He is a
man to admire Is ne who does things, one OF the most intrepid explorers
of modern tines, who deliberately chooses the life ola achievement rather than
Of idle ease to which his wealth and position might be considered to enttle
ham. IL lie, who may have his choice for wife of the proudest princesses of
Europe, should come instead to America for a bride it would be the highest
possible compliment to the superior destinations of the American girl
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06

The Fairgrounds Commission has asked for $4,000 for its work this year
and the finance committee allows the commission only a nth of that sum.
The creation the commission vas . recognition o the justice and necessity
Of establishing proper Fairgrounds for the children Of the city. why, then,
Inconsistency snave the commission and cripple its work.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
FROM 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, 1908-02-06
usIIAL PLACE.

II am searching for a lost gold
mine"
Where have you been looking?"
$50 far where it isn't"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
LIKED IT.

"That woman actually talked her
self to death"
"she must have died happy"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
UNDOUBTEDLY

"Are automobiles really so expcn-
mo. hut hospital fees are"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06

1t will be with impressive ceremony that travel under the Hudson River
between New Jersey and Manhattan will be opened OF February 20 Presi-
dent Roosevelt is to touch the button to start the electrical motor and the
Governors of he two States will do their part IN the ceremonial which means
81 much for the great metropolitan r. of New Jersey.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
OF COURSE.

"Are these good scales?"
Depends upon whether you want tt
buy or sell by them
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
CRUEL.

did you read my last poem7"
Il hope So"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06

A INABILITY is a most charming characteristic in a woman, but too
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06

" LII get a husband this year-even if I have to ask some man to
marry me-" declared a girl to a group of friends gathered about a
y table in me Of the big department store lunch rooms Yesterday. IN
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
.GOLMAN IS
DISCOVERED

CHICAGO, March emma Goldman
the so-called priestess of anarchists,
spent yesterday in Chicago keeping
clear of the police and resting with
friends at go North Winchester ave-
nue.. She has been here since late
Monday night. Miss Goldman was in
good humor when she was discovered
by a reporter The police had not
seen her, but Assistant Chief Schuettler
said he was not seeking her.
"Of course 1 did not expect to be
found" she said. 81 am too we'll &C
quainted with police stupidity to expect
such a thing as that. I expect to go
out tomorrow and go about my bust
ness as usual, and if the police want
me, of course, they will arrest me. But
I can't see what charge they can make
against me-"
"How about the report that you are
liable to be deported by the government
under the law forbidding the admission
of foreign anarchists to this country"
There's nothing to it. 1t was talked
of when l returned from Europe last
fall, but the government authorities
could find no law for it."
"Are you a naturalized American CT
tizen?"
II am an American citizen. My father
was naturalized when l was seventeen
years old. That made me an American
citizen when l became of age"
Miss Goldman said she would go right
on with her plans for meetings, and
would hold them unless stopped by the
police. However, she found her way
blocked last night by inability to secure
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
THE MIKADO"
IS ON TONIGHT

Last night, the Lilliputians present
ed the well-known Gaiety success In
Town. and, to juuse by the long-con-
tinued expressions Of approval, was as
great a hit as any that have been play
ed so far. This famous old piece,
which delighted the London audiences
in the days of Fred Leslie, Nellie Far
rem and their chorus girls, was played
by these children with a freedom and
spirit that speaks well for their train
ing as we'll as their talent.
Teddy McNamare, who seems to be
the most versatile of the youngsters,
portrayed the London man to perfec-
ton. He seems to be perfectly at
home in any part The rest OF the
cast were all very good, and all deserve
credit for the manner in which the play
NAs received.
Perhaps the best thing Of the even
ing was the widow pas de quatre, by
Dollie Brown, Myra Finlay, Ada Hind,
Josie Walsh, Vera Bell and Irene Fin
lay.
1.-THE Mikado' one of the most ia
nous Of the comic operas, will be stag,
ed tonight, to be followed by matinee
performance of "Floradora" which will
also be presented in the evening, unless
the Mongolia sails with the Lilliputians
on board before then.
"Floradora" is one of the favorite
pieces of the children, and the famous
seXtet never fails to make a big hit
This play promises to be the best Of
them all.
1t is possible that the Lilliputians
may stay here for another season, as
cable advices from the Yokohama
agents of the Pacific Mail S. S. Co.,
state that every berth is taken, and
the agents here do not know whether
or not staterooms have been reserved
for the Little People In case they
cannot get berths on the Mongolia
they are due to stay here for an extra
season.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
OF
CROWN
ANOTHER DECISION ON MATTER
WHICH WILL BE APPEALED TO
WASHINGTON.

The Supreme Court by an opinion
handed down this morning in the case
Of the Territory VS.. Moses Puahi. ct
al, for possession of certain lands in
Waikiki, overruled the exceptions OF
the defendant, and sustains the lower
court in its decision in favor of the
Territory.
The case is similar to the one against
the Kapiolani Estate decided recently
by the court in favor of the Territory.
and upholds the Territory's title to
crown lands on the islands. The uues-
ton of adverse possession which was
also set up in the present case was al
so overruled.
The decision is one of Importance in
that a large quantity of crown lands
are under similar conditions. c. w.
Ashford, attorney for the defendants
in these cases declared it to be the in
tention to carry the matter through
the United States Supreme Court to
test the constitutionality of the crown
lands clause in the Organic Act but
no notice that this will be done has
yet been served.
Attorney General Hemenway repre-
sented the Territory in the matter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

True love and ghosts are often talk
ed about but seldom seen.
The business of a dog dealer is apt
to be a bowling success.
Many man would rather attend Q
funeral than his own wedding.
Taking things as they come and sell
ing them at a profit begets success.
The ennui of rich man is synony-
nous with the lazinehs of a poor man.
One husband may be enough fro a
woman, but one engagement is seldom
enough for a girl.
Don't pay any attention to the dis
agreeable things people say about you
if they are not true.
AS a strengthening tonic for love
that has become weak there's nothing
better than little Indifference.
It's an easy matter to furnish enter
tainment for your neighbors all you
have to do is make a fool of your
self.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
NEW PROMOTION WORK.

Governor Frear yesterday afternoon
appointed a territorial transportation
committee which he authorized to cor
respond with transportation companies
in every part of the Pacific, and with
the government tourist bureaus fthe
five Australian states, New Zealand
and the South Sea Islands The new
board consists of Gov, Walter f. Frear,
honorary chairman, r. H. Trent, act
ing chairman, e. A. Mott-Simth, L. =.
Thurston, J. P. Cooke, A. II. Ford.
The first local work of the trans
portation committe will be the organ
ization of an excursion on the Mauna
Kea to Hilo and return.
J. A. Kennedy's offer was a twelve
dollar and a half rate to Hilo and re-
turn provided one hundred excursion
lists booked for the trip. The Mauna
Kea leaving Honolulu on any Friday
evening selected by the eXcursionists,
arriving at Hilo Saturday morning,
and leaving that port Sunday after
noon, arriving at Honolulu early Mon
day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-26
IS
KITE ENTHUSIAST
HONOLULU SHORT HAND MAN
USES SPARE TINE IN sCIEN-
TIFIC WAY.

Stenographer j. A. Kearus Of this
city is an enthusiastic kite flyer and
declares there is much more than
mere recreation in the exercise. He
has been making some interesting ex-
periments with the flying machines as
an occasional relief from the hard
work of rapid stenography.
Some interesting experiments con-
corning the possibility of dispatching
messages by kites have been carried
out at Brighton, England, by S. H. X.
Salmon, a meteorological scientist. He
designed a special kite of the diamond
box type, fitted with a keel to insure
additional stability and provided with
line 400 feet in length carrying a
drag 80 feet long and weighing u
pounds. A wooden bottle was attach
ed to the kite, containing a message
requesting the finder of the bottle to
return it to him with full information
as to the point where picked up, etc.
This was sent into the air from the
beach at Brighton in a wind favoraby
DlOWluS iONdlu JllG QUASI VI It dlNIS
but the kite was never heard of again.
A second kite was then built, varying
in design, being of the rhomboid box
type, carrying a shorter length of line
and a lighter and longer drag, the
measurements being respectively 200
feet, pounds, and &C feet. This was
launched in the same way as before,
and in less than twelve hours was
picked up at Vierville near Calvados
in France, after travelling 1O3 miles
A third experiment was equally suc-
cessful, the kite fouling a fishing boat
1 1-2 miles off Berck, ad istance Of IS
miles from Mrighton.
Kearns is figuring on some such ex-
pertinent.