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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
CURES TROLLEY EVIL
PASSING OF THE DAYS OF
PLATFORM
Police and Conductors Do Their Share
in Enforcing City Ordinance
with Good Result.

The police and conductors had a live
ly day of 1t yesterday trying to enforce
the city ordinance against overcrowding
trolley car rear platforms. Many per-
sons who were going to work this
morning thought that the police should
compel only those who are not smoking
to get off the rear platform.
The effect of the presence of the
police on the Job" was marked. 1t
was an easy matter to get on or alight
from cars last night even during the
rush hours. People who were prone in
days gone by to jump on ear plat
forms. no matter how crowded, waited
until another car came along. The po-
lice at the -Four Corners. where the
ordinance was most fiagrantly violated,
simply made passengers get into the
body of the car. No -overcrowding of
the cars "a allowed.
The result was that between the
hours of $50 and $3.50 o'clock every
car was packed, gut the passageway
was kept clear.
In consequence of the strict enforce
ment of the new ordinance many per-
sons were more or less delayed in getting
home at night. In the minds OF the
police il was demonstrated beyond a
reasonable doubt that there are not
enough street cars in operation to
properly care for the traffic during the
hours.
No arrests were reported last night
when the thirty policemen had finished
one Of the hardest days work in their
recollection.
On the Springfield, South Orange and
Central lines the traffic was heaviest.
The passengers were more evenly dis
tributed among the cars and hardly a
car of these lines passed the -Four
Corners yesterday in which there was
not a liberal sprinkling of strap
hangers.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
BADENIA IS FLoURIsHING.

These officers of the NJ. G. V. Badenia
We're elected a the annual meeting
in Hensler's Hall, Elizabeth and Alyea
streets. last night:
President, Max Seelinger; vice-presi-
dent, John Feitzinger; financial secre-
tary, Anthony Baumann; recording
secretary, Joseph Holden; treasurer.
Charles Singerwald; librarians, Daniel
Alngraf and Joseph Holden; director.
Conrad Kraemer; vice-director, George
etotzi standard-bearer, Charles Singer
valid; assistants, Richard Thon ana
william Strebel. Frederick Kraut
George Stotz and Alexander Geller
were chosen on the finance committee.
The reports OF the officers showed
that the society is in a hourish1nr
state.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
I. 0. F.

Companion Court Woodside has installed
these officers: Mrs. Mary Try, deputy;
court physician, Sarah Edwards; chief
range Rebecca Speer; vice-ranger,
Mrs. r.. Dimler; past chief ranger,
Mary Martin; recording secretary,
Catherine Dolan: financial secretary, Mary
Bronson: treasurer, Christine Curry; ora
tor. Mamie Martin: senior woodward, julia
Holland; junior woodward, Mary Law;
senior beadle, Mamie Martin; junior beadle,
Esther Bluhme; organist. Irene Webb The
court has perfected arrangements for its
public auchre and whist, to be held January
20. Handsome prizes have been procured
and the members expect a large attend
ance.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
LAD HIT WITH BLACKJACK.

Peter G. Burholz, 70 years old, Of 30
Orange street, was hit on the head with
a blackjack in Norfolk street yesterday
afternoon by u companion with whom he
was playing.
Burholz was taken to the city Hospital,
where it was found that the injury was
not a dangerous one, and he was able
to go home in q little willie. No arrests
were made.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
cEILuLo1p's LEAP YEAR DANCE.

Members of the Celluloid Club will have
a leap year reception and dance under
the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary at
the club house, 1856 and S57 Lafayette
street, next Tuesday evening. The COM
mittee of arrangements is composed OF
Miss A. Troy. chairman; Miss f. Schoe-
mer. vice-chairman; Miss A. Gibbons
secretary; Miss e.. Bassett. treasurer
floor directors. Miss Kittie Matthews; as
s%istants, Miss Anna Henry, Miss Florie
W4skey, and reception committee, Miss
May Carney, Miss May McCook. Miss
May Troy, Miss MAY Farley, Miss Lo-
retta Greene, Miss Kittie McKeVett, Miss
Elsie Schooner aud Miss Minnie Geisler'
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
HAYWOOD ASKS SUPPORT.
Urges New York Audience to Back Up
His Friends Politically.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1S.-W. d. Hay
wood, the former secretary-treasurel'
of the Western Federation of Miners,
who was acquitted in the Steunenberg
murder case, addressed a large audience
gathered in his mono. at Grand Central
Palace last night. Haywood said that
he had come here as a representative
of the Miners Union. and asked that
his associates be supported politically
as well as in an industrial way.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
NATIONAL BENEFIT FRATERNITY.

At the last meeting of Newark a
+ernity No. 3. National Benefit Fraternity,
the following officers were elected: Past
president Cornelia H. Bollenbach; presi-
dent, u. H.. Burgesser; yice-president, j.
weslie Jackson; secretary and collector,
]. 8. B~ollenbach; treasurer, e. j. Mac
Namara; chaplain, Jennie A. Simmons:
scout, A. j. Locker; picket, Catherine
Dotto; trustees, c. II. Erankshaw, DR.. V.
A. Rightn.lre and S. Bottl. Disability
claims were granted to Miss Simmons ana
Brother Dallanegra. The installation or
officers will take place Thursday, Febru-
airy 6, at F'raternal Hall, Cos Broad street.
Visitors welcomed at our sessions.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
WIRELESS HEADS OFF SUICIDE.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 1S.-That
George Ii. Allen is alive today is due to
the fact that there was a wireless tele-
graph installation on the Sound steamer
Plymouth. While the steamer was OH
Its way here from New York a wire
less message was received to the effect
that Allen wa aboard and had left let
tiers in New York saying he was going
to kill himself. Allen was located in a
stateroom with a bottle of poison
which he WIS about to drink.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
LINCOLN B. AND L. ELECTS.
John Eisele President-Annual Report
Is Approved.

At the annual meeting of the Lincoln
Building and Loan Association last
night at Fergg's Hall the following Of
1cers and directors Were elected.
President, John &. Eisele; Vice-presi-
dent. DIR. William Dimond; treasurer,
Frank Lagay; secretary, John Hust;
directors for three years, William c.
Nicoll, J.. + Cunningham, George r. M.
Shnrts. Charles \. Knapp; auditor for
three years, H. s.. Richer.
h annual report was received and
approved.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA.

Court Seton No. Y will meet Monday
night at S33 Broad street. Important
business Is scheduled for the session and
every member is urged by the historian
TO be present. The members of the Column
nus Gun has extended All invitation to
ne Couft TO attend its ladies' night. at
S7S-SS0 Broad street, next WEDNESDAY
night. Further particulars will be given
out at the meeting Monday night. The
meeting will begin at 8 o'clock.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
COUPLE GO TO JAIL FOR MONTH.

Thomas Mcdonald. So years old, of 1879
Washington street, and Elizabeth Cleary,
40 years old and homeless. We're sentenced
to thirty days in Jail by Judge Howell in
the Third Precinct Police Court this morn
ing, where they were taken On charges
Of dlsorderly conduct. Both admitted hay
ing been drinking, and that they had been
IN court before.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
COL. ]. /. HANDLEY DEAD.
Was Supreme vice-President of Fra
ternal Union.

DENVER, Ian 1S.-Colonel John l.
Handley, supreme vice-president of the
Fraternal Union of America, died yes
terday at his home, of appendicitis.
Colonel IIandley was "a years of age,
and was one of the best known fra
ternity men in America, having been
one of the founders and incorporators
of the Fraternal Union of America.
He was for six years vice-president
and then supreme secretary, and in
1902 was elected supreme vice-presi-
dent
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
srRAus EMPLOYEES ELECTION.

officers of the David Straus Com
pany Employees Mutual Aid Associa-
ton have been elected for 1908, as fol-
lows:
Hugo Cohn, president; Gustave Alt
man, vice-president; Miss Elsie
Schenck, financial and recording sec
rotary: Martin II. Goldsmith, treasurer,
and Henry NJ. Levy. Edward ]. Levy,
Bernard Mendel, Miss zelma Driskel,
Miss Rose Schleuter and Miss Maud
Tucker, directors,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
TO PRESENT ode FLEDERMAUs."

Die Fledermaus,' one of johann
Strauss's merriest operettas, will be,
presented tomorrow night in the En-
pire Theatre under the auspices of the
German-American Central Society. rho
company billed for the performance Is
from Philadelphia and has earned an
excellent reputation because of recent
presentations under the same auspices.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
LIFE SENTENCE FOR HIaHwAYMAN.

TORONTO, ont, Jan. 1S.-George
Chambers, aged %. was yesterday SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment by Cham
cellor Boyd for highway robbery with
violence.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18

WELL YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE AS WE ARE SENDING 100
SIMILAR LETTERS A DAY IN TOWN. WE ARE THE ONLY LAW
CORPORATION IN THE COUNTRY WHO GUARANTEE TO CLIENTS
A COLLECTION OR SUIT ON ALL CLAIMS PLACED IN OUR HANDS
FOR COLLECTION. IF YOU CAN'T PAY IT ALL TODAY, PAY AS
MUCH AS YOU CAN, AS WE ACCEPT N~STALLMENT PAYMENTS.
THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS WE ADVERTISE FOR SALE. HAv-
ING BROUGHT SUIT AND OBTAINED JUDGMENT ON THEM.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18

Union Rebekah Lodge will install officers
tonight. A special program has heen ar
ranged. President Mrs. Julia Steiner and
staff will conduct the installation.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
JR. O. u. A. M.

An Important meeting Of the American
Business Bureau will be held tonight at 100
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
BAKERS, K. U. V. ELECTS.

The Bakers x. U. V. No. 1 had its
annual election in Noll's Hall, Spring
field avenue, last night, with this re-
suit:
President, Karl Wienkop; vice-presi-
dent. Oscar Wass; recording and cor
responding secretary, Arno Wehland;
financial secretary, Eugene Walz;
treasurer, Gustav Morsch; sergeant-at-
arms. Theodore Mutschler: standard
bearer. Joseph Riffel: assistants, WILL
lam Dietze and M. Schubert; trustees,
John Gasewind, Christian Schenck and
Arnold Schopp. Ambrose Rohr, Henry
Gauch and Daniel Rihel were chosen
on the finance committee and Christian
Scbenck, Eugene Doebler, Frederick
Grimm, Frederick Burger and Henry
Gauch on the COMPLAINT committee.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
THE F%;RATERNlTIES

tItemr FIR this department should be ad-
dressed: 'Fraternal Editor" EVENING
STAR.J
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
WASHINGTON K. U. v. ELECTION.

The Washington X. u. v. elected
these officers at its semi-annua meet
ing In Schraftfs Hall, 102 Magazine
street, last night:
President. Charles Benkert; vice.
president, Frederick Kleinknecht; re-
cording secretary, John Henzler; fnan-
cial secretary, George f. Du Bots;
treasurer, George K~1einknecht; SER
geant-at-arms, John Strauss; trustees,
Peter KoenIg, Adam Sauer and william
Denninger; physician, DR.. George L.
Warren.
The finance committee showed an en-
~eouraging surplus. A social hour fol-
lowed he business session.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-18
You MIR. Man!
Did Your Postman Hand You a Letter
Marked Like This:
Marked Like hi
Return IN 10 days to

Return IN 10 days to
400 4o7-4oS NATIONAL A BUILDING,
New Bedford, Mass.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-24

oMcers OF the anQulsneu Snrr11Ulr, INC
gilt Of their full dress uniforms I'M
furnished by powder OF smoke, and
shining garishly In a midday sun.
There, drawn up in line, were men
who would have fought to death and
gone exultantly out into another world
rather than face the disgrace which
had been heaped upon them by an un-
worthy clique of superiors in Office.
"The Japanese admiral advanced to
the sacrificed but not defeated gen.
eral and extended his hand, offering
the commonplace c~ourtesies of the
day. There was no need of an inter.
prefer, the head Of the victorious force
speaking the English he had learned
at the United States Naval academy,
in which he had been educated.
cam i right, SIR he said, in o
STRUNG that white flag you raised as a
sign of truce? And If that is so, I
should like to be Informed as to why
at the same time you lowered the
United States flag from the peak?'
1.-The general, choked with mortifica-
ton, hesitated for a moment, and then
found himself unable to express his
REIMBURSEMENT in words. He slowly
withdrew his sword from its belt
hooks, and held it, hilt formost, to-
ward the admiral, who seemed unable
to realize that it was rendered in sur
render. There was a moments ST.
lence, in which he looked down at that
trusty old blade Of steel, I've before
dishonored by a conqueror's hand. He
glanced inquiringly at his fellow
trymen, and then at the others, as II
questioning their sanity.
"T regret to say, SIR the general
answered, that the flag wa raised in
surrender not only of this fertilization,
but of all military forces on the is
lands
"The admiral gave a quick start Of
surprise and jubilation as the signi1-
canoe of this unexpected action
dawned upon him.
""The total surrender of the Phil
ippines?' he questioned, as II it was
beyond comprehension that without
further effort this island kingdom of
the sea was TRANQUILITY to be turned
over to the first enemy who battered
a challenge on its gates.
"The general, beyond words, nodded
in confirmation. In a few quickly
spoken sentences the admiral trans
lated the details of the conversation
to his compatriots.
"Goaded by the sneers and satirical
EXPLANATIONS with which this was
greeted, the general broke into q sud-
den blaze Of wrath, shook a clenched
fist under the admiral's very nose, and
in white heat exclaimed: Yes, it
comes easy; but it's no fault of mine!
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I'm obeying orders. If I had my way
I'd have seen you in hell before this
happened. 1 would, so help me God!'
"As a signal to the waiting fleet,
they ran loft the rising sun emblem
Of Japan, while the discounted Of
lcers of the United States retired to
the barracks for the almost hopeless
attempt of explaining the situation to
the puzzled garrison. These were SOL
der like, quick moving, wiry men
from the west, proud of their country
and their crops, and were Of the kind
that could not understand dishonor
through mere obedience to higher or
ders. They stormed and swore, and
for a time 1t seemed that mutiny
would spread throughout the fortress,
man the great guns, tear down the flag
Of Japan and send hurting masses of
defiant steel out into the ranks of
that force which had come upon them
in q night and won an unearned vic
tory. But they, too, we're creatures of
discipline, and In the end reluctantly
accepted fate.
1.-THE great armada slowly gathered
way and crept forward almost be-
meath the towering walls Of the silent
forts. Boat after boat brought Its
load of marines ashore and discharged
them on ground which in other wars
had been stained with the blood Of
valorous men. Here on these beaches
had stepped the armies Of old Spain,
coming as pioneers to battle with saw.
age foemen. In former years the wa
tiers Of this bay on another day in
May had aoated theAyessels Of brave
Dewey's feet, had rocked and quivered
beneath the impact Of his guns. and
witnessed the raising Of his victorious
flag over the smoidering ramparts.
And with such a history Of glory be.
hind 1t, the moon on this night rose
over a land silent. conquered, and
abandoned, as II 1t was Of no more
value than q tiny pebble cast into .
tropical sea-"
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Ill.
When the Flag Came Down

When the Flag Came Down.
The government was compelled to
take action toward pacifying its W
subjects Immediately after the news
of the Hawaiian surrender, public in
dignation having risen to the point
where the people threatened to take
matters into their own hands. With
out a dissenting voice the journals Of
the country came forth with scathing
editorials, occasionally asking the
president whether it was the intention
of the administration to run up a
white flag as Don as a fast approach
ing enemy neared the shores, and thus
surrender the whole United States.
Therefore an appeal for patience was
issued in the following terms:
"The president and his cabinet,
acting for and empowered by congress
In special session, most urgently ask
the people of the United States to
withhold judgment on the conduct of
the war for at least a week longer;
when it will be fully demonstrated
that the government Is following a
well-defined policy, which will not only
avert b%loodshed, but will impose no
disgrace upon u country. The ex-
tgencies of the situation are such that
10 make public our plans would be to
defeat our own ends. We therefore
ask the earnest support and co-opera-
ton of the people of the United States
by such rs lie within their
power, which at this time a be
shown best by a cessation Of mass
meetings and criticisms tending only
to embarrass the government in the
discharge of its duty and the bringing
to a successful termination the con-
dict which is now on"
Contrary to the usual form of procla-
nation, this one was signed not only
by the president, but by all members
of his cabinet, who, therefore, Jointly
assumed the responsibility. At first
there was an inclination to deride the
message, and then when more sober
thought prevailed a spirit of fairness
dictated that the administration should
have it's chance.
Foreign advices indicated that no at.
tack might be expected against the
shores of the United States Droner Tor
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everything? Sidetrack the flyer II
necessary to get this through. There
can't be anything in front of her, and
the only limit to her time is the speed
of the engine that pulls her. l under
stand it's a party of secret service
people the government is sending to
Cuba. That's all l know about it, and
It's in line with everything else you
naturally can expect from such a lot
of insane men as they seem to nave
in Washington"
They whirled away from the sta
ton, looking at each other blankly,
and wondering what the outcome OF
all this mystery could be. Every
action so far was without precedent.
There was a disposition on the part
Of some of them to bemoan the fate
which had detached them from their
ships at a time when the country was
to be defended and glory won; but
this was brought to a sudden end by
grim old Fighting Bob" Bevins, the
admiral, who reprimanded them for
daring to criticise their superiors or
their orders.
Il don't know what it's all about,
boys" he said, relenting. Il wish l
did; but l have no more knowledge of
it than you have. l don't even know
why Miss Roberts is aboard; but this
much l am certain of: That the men
In Washington know what they are
doing, and all the rest of the world
can just keep on criticising and guess
ing. AS far as we are concerned, we
are officers who have sworn to and
will obey orders, even if they tell us
to go to the outer edge of the fiat
earth"
Darkness came on them before their
next stop was made, and they slowed
down as they passed through the
yards of a large city, felt their puff
ing locomotive being uncoupled, and
heard the slow resonant snorts OF a
fresh one being driven into place.
They were tired of the days travelling,
and sat in listless silence, looking
through the open windows at the half
deserted platforms. Newsboys were
running here and there offering the
latest editions, and they called them
to the side of the coach and bought
newspapers from them. The silence
in the car was broken by the admiral,
who had been the first purchaser.
We'll, I'll be blanked!" he said, an
grily crumpling his paper into a ball
which he threw on the floor at his
feet, before he began striding up and
down the aisle. What he had read be-
meath fiaring headlines was this:
washington, May 2S.-The Japa-
nese have taken the Hawaiian islands,
together with the gunboats Marietta
and Corbett, and are now landing
troops from a large transport. The in
credible and disgraceful feature Of the
affair is that not a gun was fired by
either side, our officers contenting
themselves by running up the white
flag when the enemy approached. The
cable operator sending the message
said that he did so under the surveil-
lance of two Japanese officers, who at
the conclusion of the message would
disconnect the cable, thus putting the
islands out of communication"
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CHAPTER w.
The Harness Of War.

a breath Of summer swept over
the land, giving promise Of wealth Of
bloom and prodigality Of harvest; but
the pillow stood idle and rusted in the
waiting fields. the meadows went u2s
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asa unneard or manner. Tney sat az
II stupefiedsby an overwhelming catas.
trophe, looking at one another as II
i%ncredulous and doubling their own
hearing, and then suddenly broke into
angry EXPLANATIONS of surprise and
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l1lSAI ASVOA A0v0 OSSAs Az
Atlantis of old could have disappeared
no more completely nor been cut of
more effectually from intercourse with
outside mankind than was the great
American nation.
q Whatever criticism and surprise had
been caused among other powers by
the abandonment of the Philippines
and the Hawaiian islands was out
done by this latest move. Never be.
fore in the worlds history had a ma
ton enforced complete isolation upon
itself, withdrawing within its she'll
as does q turtle when assailed. Hith-
erto 1t had been the custom Of a peo.
pie attacked to maintain an outward
seeming of uninterrupted commerce
and unimpeded communication. No
modern government had yet had tho
temerity to shut its ports to friendly
nations, scorn intercourse with them,
and trust to its own for
support and maintenance. Protests
from friendly powers were unheeded
or unavailing, because after a few
days there was no possibility OF con.
veying such remonstrance to the Of
fcials at Washington.
In the capital itself representatives
OF foreign nations, hearing Of this en-.
barge on the ports, stood upon their
rights and demanded either their dis
missal or the free and uninterrupted
passage Of their communications.
Some Of the more importunate ones
were politely told that they might
take their departure at any time they