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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
OH, YOU BERNARD!

Women do not begin to be social
ly tolerable until they have reached
their thirtieth birthday" says Ber-
nard Shaw in his latest mental
spasm. All Of which may be so, but
we have known some of them to be
tolerably sociable and then some,
long before that milestone has been
reached. Mr. Shaw continues in his
best double back somersault vein;
And they improve until the deep
ening of their consciousness is
checked by the decay of their facul
ties" A dreary picture that. Imag-
Inc premature decay of faculties
setting In with consciousness only
about half dug.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

show that the star or planet Is a
natural one. and that Mr. Edison
has nothing to do with 1t. Our in
vestigators first proved that there
was no wire connection between the
star and the earth. Then, through
a series of elaborate experiments.
which limited space prevents US
going into here. it was established
that there was nc wireless COM
munication between any spot in
this neighborhood and the star. We
do moi wonder that the question
was asked, as the star Is un-
usually large and fully as brilliant
as even one Of the Broad street
flaming arcs. The late Prof. Will
lam Nye in his exhaustive work on
the heavenly bodies once spoke OF
discovering a star of the fourth
magnitude, which he declared was
easily worth $3.50. Taking that
valuation as a basis, we are sure
the large star or planet now show
ing in the southwest is worth con-
siderably over 1000. While CIV
ing Mr.. Edison's past achieve
ments their due need of applause.
it is altogether likely he would be
proud indeed If this beautiful planet
was q product of his fertile brain.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
A BETTER v
ATAC CHEAPER COST

material can be used to better advantage than asphalt in paving
city streets, with a much lower cost, has been received with in.
terest. The annual report by the commission will give fuller in.
formation. The present cost of asphalt paving is from $19O to
$3.50 per square yard. The commission says that the new pave
ment costs from $115 to $15O per square yard. 1t is also superior
in wearing qualities, which is an essential point. The expense of
repairs should be added to the cost of construction. 1t is claimed
for the new pavement that it is waterproof, dustless and almost
noiseless, which is an important recommendation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
THE USEFUL OFFICE
AND THE SINECURE

not a few such offices in the State government. In some cases
Offices could be consolidated, without much increase of work for
the consolidated Office, and in other cases the office could we'll be
dispensed with altogether. But the existence of official sinecures
is not in itself a valid argument against the creation of a new
office or board that may involve economy or increased income for
the government. For example, the collateral inheritance tax law
has been very indiferently administered, and the State has lost
many thousands of dollars yearly in income. 1t is proposed to
create an office to take entire charge of the collection of this tax
If thereby the State should receive a largely increased revenue
the Office would be a money maker, and manifesty, therefore, a
public benefit. 1t is proposed to establish a State board to pur-
chase all institutional and departmental supplies in bulk at whole
sale prices and by a system that would eliminate waste. If such
a board should save for the State from $4,000 to $15O,000 an
nualy, would it not be a public benefit? The most strenuous
objection to new Offices of this character comes from State sine.
curists, which is not TO be wondered at. 1t is the instinct of self
protection. BY multiplying offices that are really needed and that
bring in new income the Legislature will finally be brought to dis
pense with the offices that are not needed and are only leeches ON
the State treasury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
THE DAYS BEST O

- HE pessimistical tourist found the feokled farm boy sitting OIL the
turnstle twanging a penny jewsharp
up his horse. do you know what the almanac predictsT'
mo. indeed, mister" drawled the lad, pausng in his tune Dad only has
one almanac N he won't let m see that"
"Weu, it predicts that thereH be a earthquake within thu nxt ten days
|thatn shake yu inside out" tMI
Wont hut me, mister. I broke six mules for dad this season and 1 guess
when it comes to shaking you VI they beat a dozen earthquakes"
"wen, the week following there is to be q cyclone that will toss you over
into TIL next county" FL -
Couldn't please me better, boss There's a circus over there that week
and I'm shy of railroad fare"
Hint You are a hard ut Know anything about comcs?'
"Never saw n n " life"
"WeI IIaHeyN is due next year A. it is liable to hit this oh arth and nut
you outo of business with a billion sparks"
The farm lad grinned"
"Bnnon sparks, mister? Gee! ma always die say I'd have a brilliant finish
and I guess that's what she meapt. SO longi"-Chicago News.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
TAMOUS BITS OF PROSE 2
BY FAMOUS PEOPLE e
ADDOnaffOX Court House
Died 1885
Born 1872
FROM THE Personal MEMOIRS OF
U. S. GRANT.
U. D. UKANTI
NO. CXxV.

xvrr HEN 1 put pei to paper 1 did lot know III first word I should make
NJ USE If in writing he terms only NEW what vas lin my mind, am l
w wished Ito express it clearly 20 la there could be 10 installing it.
AS wrote IN the thought occurred % M that the officers had their W private
nd effects, which were important to them, but If n 10 vau to us;a also
that it would be a Unnecessary humiliation tor them to deliver their side arns
No conversation, not n word passed between General Lee or myself either
about private property, sidearms or kindred subjects He appeared to have
no objections to the terms first proposed; or IL he had a point to make against
them he wished to wait until they wee IN writing % make it,. When he read
over that cart the terms about side-arns, horses and private property OF The
officers. he remarked. with some feeling. 1 thought, that this would have q
happy fleet pom his army.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
Wants More Cars.

To the Editor of the Star:
May I add my complaint to those
already made of the overcrowding
of trolley cars during the rush
hours? I stood at the corner of
High street and Springfield avenue
Saturday night for half an hour
waiting for a South Orange car, and
during that time several cars passed
with the doors closed. When / did
get a car it brought me home late
for dinner. OF course, my wife ac-
cepted the explanation of my being
unable to catch a car.
If the P. S. c. could see it's way
clear for more cars on this line,
especially during the hours when
travel Is heavy, 1 know that praise
would be it's reward. Why can't
they do this and help suffering hui
mainly? Yours, H. L.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
MORGAN GIFTS TO
METROPOLITAN X

to remain in the museum as a permanent loan. The announcement
is gratifying to the artloving public. The loan is practically a
gift, for there can be no doubt that the munifcent lender will in.
clude the pictures in his mortuary gifts to the museum. Probably
at Mr.. Morgans demise the Metropolitan Museum will receive
from the great banker the most valuable beouests eye given r. a
public museum. His wonderful collection in London is said to be
destined for the museum, which is likely to receive also some of
the richest art treasures in the Morgan collection in New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
MAKING THE
PAY THE Bill

the guilt of extravaganza so that Councils may have a pretext to
refuse to vote for a school loan and divert the $4,000 900 urgently
required for increased educational facilities to the construction of
parkways and pergolas" Evidently the idea was borrowed from
Trenton. The effort was made there last winter to show that the
school expenditures in New Jersey were extravagant, and the sta
tistics were appealed to to prove the charge, while at the same
time certain ambitious projects not relating to the schools were
being nursed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
The People 5 Rostrum

Copyright. 1909. by The b. T. Co.,

as the cid form; at least, fewer peo-
so narrow that but one at a time
may pass In. which causes delay In
loading. When / look at that mar
row opening, I am grateful that
Providence failed to make me fat.
Had He done 80, I would be COM
PEELED to edge in sidewise, or dis
robe before entering.
win o not kindly throw your
influence toward an adjustment of
this nuisance? Very truly yours,
J.. NJ.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
MAKE GOOD.

If You start to do a thing
Make good;
II 1t be to dance or sing,
Make good.
If it be to write a famous book
Or to be a noted cook,
your best, by hook or crook
Make good.
If you have a goal in view,
Make good;
1t is simply up to you,
Make good;
Talk is cheap, so cut it out,
If you win the victor's shout,
You must watch what you're about
Make good.
If you make a little bluff,
Make good;
Ante up the promised stuff
Make good;
Failure everywhere is rife,
Be a live one in the strife,
Do the best you can In life
Make good.
Selected.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
HEARD EN- YET?


What's that goes screechin' over
head?'
Said Fiies-on-parade.
High Price witches on Broom
Trust sticks"
The color-sergeant said.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
Uncle WaH Mason
The sunloqur Poet of Enpoaa. Kansas, Says Today

When / a young n fresh and rudy, n full Of snap and vim, my par
tcnts used to make m study unit m y head would swim. I sat POI the school
house beachers with pencil book and slate while sundry
YNOluT rncc bald and weary teachers drilled knowledge through MY
$500 pate. Fr som quick method I was yearning. some easy
Ply MAIL path ,o tread; "tnere is . royal road to learninss n
all ideness eschew, and then perhaps In future ages.
you'll know a thing or two" And when I LEFT. the school and college, to climb
lHfes tonsome HILL, 1 found M little store of knowledge would barely fill the bill.
But nowadays the world moves quicker than in the long ago; old-fashioned
methods make u smoker, tmy were 81 crude n slow. BY sending even
wooden dollars to Messrs. Freaks and Freaks they'll make our children finished
scholars, and do it in three weeks 81 let US lose the schools and leave em To
ruin and decay. and take the books and maps and heave EN- a million miles
away; for nov thu kids take crudiion in hree1grain capsule form; thu teacher
loses the position that he so long kept warm Nt4
N Copyright SS by George Matthew Adams
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
A NEW FLAMING ARC?

A constant reader asks in a LETT
ter IL the large star seen early
every clear evening in the south
west is the Edison star. We went
to some pains to find out about It,
as the question interested US. The
result of the investigation seems to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
A PIE IN HAND. ETC.

Little Jack Horner was in exult-
ant mood.
Even If Willie Taft is a lot big
ger boy than l." he said, II didn't
notice that he pulled any plums out
of his Thanksgiving pie"
And he chuckled gleefully.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
SHADOW
NEVER ENFORCED

ing the ofense a misdemeanOr. And that arrest was brought
about by the killing of a child by the "joy rider" 1t is not easy
of belief that the practise has been abandoned in this State. The
reason is that there is no official machinery for the enforcement
of the law. The anticigarette law has been on the statute book
for more than a quarter of a century, and in all that time there
have not been half O dozen prosecutions. We sometimes hear it
declared with much emphasis that laws must be enforced-someI
particular laws-and that vioators should be punished. But that
= only in special eases
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

So far as known, only one
chauffeur has been arrested
for "joy riding" in New Jer-
sey since the drastic legis-
lative act was passed max
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
MAYBE ENTIRELY.

There is something almost un-
canny about the fascination she
exerts, don't you think? p
Eyes, but that's partially due, no
doubt, to her witch-hazel eyes"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29
HARDLY.

So Mrs. Astor didn't have to take
that journey to the West Indies
after all. We thought If she did
and found the colonel safe, maybe
there would be a regular romantic
reunion, like in books.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

The STAR extends the privi-
lego of these columns to the
public and invites signed COM
munications treating of topics
of the hour.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

All the superb master
pieces contributed by j. P.
Morgan to the great exhi-
bition of Dutch masters at
the MetrOpolitan Museum are
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

1T is charged by the Phila-
delphia Record that an effort
is being made by the ring in
control of the city Ito fasten
uDOn tho BOARD of Eduootion
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

Announcement that the
State Road Commission had
found a material for road
building much superior to
macadam, and that this
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-11-29

The objection to the multi
plication of salaried State
officers relates to unneces-
sary offices, and it is well
enough known that there are
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
eeE HAMMOND HAS
MsAPpEARED FROM MS
home IN cOAlDALE

Word has been received at the
shcriffss office here Of the disappear
ance Of George Hammond from his
home at Coaldale in the western part
OF The county on the 18th inst.
Hammond. according to his wife.
left home on the date mentioned and
has not since been heard from. al
though she has made every efofrt to
locate him. He had been dispondent
for several days previously and she
fears he has taken his own life. but
whekhsg by drowning or IN Some 9th
er manner she has no very definite
Idea. Hammond had only been living
at Coaldale a short timeetaoinshrdaa
a4 Coaldale a comparatively short
time For several years previously
he was engaged in farming near
Buena Vista in Chaffee county Be
fore that he was aclerk in \ railroad
Office In Denver.
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
JOHN C. WRIGHT INVES-
TIGATING MINING PROPER
TIES IN THE SOUTHWEST

]. C. Wright and II. ". Flanagan of
Canon City. Colorado. arrived here
last evening. They are going to Allie
ghany to look at the mines. They were
met at Sacramento by Manager L. r.
Woodbury. OF the Rainbow and Red
Star mines, who returned with them.
Mr.. Wright il interested in the Rain
bow. Both visitors are impressed with
the scenery. climate and general fav-
orable conditions here and are sur
prised 10 0nd such q paradise. They
looked for plains. barren hills and
conditioas like those Of Nevada and
Arisona- CITY Journal.
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
ENTERTAINING GIRLHOOD FRIENDS
AT HER HOME IN THIS CITY
Mss Lafe Combs Giving Hoose Party Honor Of Sevesa
Ladies' Who Were Her Youthfu1 Chums IN Bed
ford, Iowa-Gussts to Have Feast of
Enjoyment and "Reminiscences

friendships cling with greater tenac-
ity than the newer ones, evolved the
idea Of a reunion OF her youthful as
sociates at her home in this city. To
that end she invited the quintette Of
ladies mentioned above to Be her
guests at house party for week.
beginning June 23rd; making elab-
orate preparations for their pleasure
and entertainment while here. Those
hidden to participate in this reunion
were Mrs. Mary Grimes of North
Platte. Neb., Mrs. Eva Dale of Lead
vile. Colo, Mrs. Lizzie Roberts of Ft-
Worth, Texas. Mrs. Taddie Mann Of
Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Hulda Smith
of Cripple Creek. Colorado
All OF them are here except Mrs.
Mann, who was unable to make the
trip to Canon City at the present time
on account of the illness of one Of the
members OF her household. That they
will enjoy the festivities which Mrs.
Combs has so generously provided for
their delectation goes without saying.
Automobile runs, picnics, theatre par
ties, mountain excursions and various
other amusements have been planned
for the visitors; the fullnllment Of
which can hardly fail to make their
stay here a notably agreeable one.
Another delightful feature of Mrs.
Combs house party will be the recital
by the guests of "reminiscences Of Of
''ye olden days" in Iowa.
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
PINE RIVER VALLEY
LAND WILL BE THROWN
OPEN FOR SETTLERS

Denver, June 24.-On July fifteenth
there will occur at Ignacio. one OF the
greatest land drawings and openings
that has ever occurred in the state.
At that time something over $4,000
acres will pass into the hands of set
tiers and homeseekers under the aus
pices of a drawing to be conducted by
the American Colonist and Trust COM
pany and the Colorado Water Supply
company.
The land. which is in the Pine river
valley. has been thrown open for set
tlement under the provisions of the
Carey. act and will be secured under
the direction OF those in charge and
in a measure supervised by the inter-
ior department and the state land
board. ..-.
The land which at one time. was .
part of the old Ute Indian reservation
was recently transferred to the su-
pervision of the state land board un-
der the Carey act. Fully 2.500 persons
will be present at the drawing and 1t
will take on the aspect Of a general
government drawing insofar as crowd
and general incidents are concerned.
Great preparations are being made
in the construction of tents. eating
houses, etc.
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
TROUT FISHING GOOD
IN CHAFFEE COUNTY FRON
ALL ACCOUNTS RECEIVED

Game Warden A. B. Frenzel of Den
yer was at Cottonwood Hot Springs,
above Buena Vista last week and re-
mained at the hotel three days. In
that time, fishing in Cottonwood creek
just above the hotel, he caught ninety
good sized specified mountain trout,
some Of the beauties being eight
inches. long and In perfect condition
It was not necessary for the game
warden to carry the jug for Gabe
burst was able to provide all that
was necessary for the fishermen, for
the water at the springs just now is
fine.
R. c. Bradield. undersheriff from
Leadville, was the next fisherman to
try his luck without the jug and In
less than a day he Lad landed twenty
fine specimens of speckled trout
Evidently there are more fish in the
mountain streams above us than there
are near home. Mr.. Frank Powell
and wife. together with Mr.. and Mrs.
Brewer, left Salida at 6 O'Clock Sum-
day morning and finally went to fish-
ing above the power plant near Mays
Vile The combined lines of the party
brought in only half dozen fish, but
they were beauties. and while the
whole party will probably each sep
arately claim that they caught all the
ash the Mail has It from good author
ity that Mrs. Frank Powell caught
them all.-Safida Mail.
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
SISTRR OF hrs J. ".
LEE, OF SOUTH CANON,
NARRlkD IN DKNVKR

The Pueblo Chieftain OF recent date
contains an account OF the marriage
In Denver Of Mrs. II. A. Lee. who is
at once the sister and the sister-in-
law OF Mrs. ]. W. Lee. Of South Canon.
The CAisftAin says:
In Dsavor On June 30. Charles W.
kesslee. o1 Puenlo. Was unitsd In the
holy hoaas Of wedlock 10 Mrs. Martha
AnAeesoa Lee. late OF CAicaso. Mr.,
Kessler 10 we'll and favorably known
In this city. where he has resided for
nAuy years. and has hest OF friends
VIC will wish him boo voyage along
he sec OF life. Mrs Kessler II 4 most
estimahle woman ana will be cordially
welcomed to Puehlo hy Mr. Ksssler's
hcss OF frisada- Mr.. aAd Mra kseslsr
viii - q horne 10 their friends after
August at ais weat Eighth street.
vAsfs they Win - glaA 10 80 tAsar
ssteo1A
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01

Thirty years ago in the small town
OF Bedford, Iowa, Miss Mary Cracker.
Miss Eva Hayes, Miss Lixxie Ed
ridge, Miss Taddie Smith. Miss Hu1da
Wilson and Miss Addie Wilson were
school girls and inseparable compan-
IONS. Thsy were Of about the same
ags and their social relations were Of
such an intimate character that strong
nutual friendsAips for each other
were formed which the Intervening
years has not destroyed, although per-
sonel greetings have not been ex-
changed between some Of them for
more than . score Of years.
In the course of time all were mar
ried and moved away from the par
entail firesides to homes Of their own
In distant states. In the decades that
have gone by since then they have
experienced the vicissitudes common
to mankind, and, like the rest Of NOR
tality, have had something Of joy
and prosperity, and. perhaps. a sug-
gestion Of grief and misfortune. In
their lives there has been much to be
thankful for and they can look back
upon careers that have been an in
spiration and help to their families
and of usefulness to society and to
the world at large
Mrs. Lafe Combs of Alt Greenwood
~ nj
Bedford girls, and, realizing that old
Cañon City record., 1909-07-01
DAM IN THE ARKANSAS
RIVER ABOVE SALIDA RE-
PORTED 10 BE UNSAFE

The Clear Creek dam in the Arkan-
sas river. forty miles above Salida,
IL reported to be In an extremely
precarious condition and liable to
break at any moment This dam holds
water to a depth Of eighty fest II this
wall OF water should be released all
at once by breaking OF the dam 1t
would mean that the river at Salida
might rise from twenty to thirty feet
and such rise would come in the
shape OF wall Of water. 1t would prob
ably wash out all the railroad tracks
in Brown canon. wash out the road to
Welisviile, damage property. at that
point considerably, and because OF
the enormous amount Of drift wood
that would naturally come down the
river 1t would likely carry away all
bridges.
Men are now at work on the dam
which is leaking at the present time
They hope to be able to ease the
pressure sufficiently to insure safety
and 1t is hoped the dam will be able
to stand the constant rising of the
Arkansas. which is now higher than
II has ever before been known to have
been ut this time of the year.
whan this dam was In course OF
erection s. J. Spray. city engineer for
Salida, was not backward in con-
demning the construction OF the dam
saying that it was folly to attempt to
build a dam of that magnitudes with
no cemeat, using only bqulders and
gravel Bridge Inspector Gaughan
was at the dam the latter part Of the
week and says the condition of it is
grave. Division Engineer J..W. Deem
went up the line for the purpose OF
inspection last Sunday.
Division Engineer Deem Of the Den
yer and Rio Grande Railroad COM
pany was among those called upon to
inspect the. dam when reports Of in
security were received and he return
ed this morning from the scene. He
says the leak is about three cubic feet
per second: the river is rising so rap
idly that water will be running over
the spillway by Thursday morning.
One third Of the water OF the Arkan-
sas river at the present time comes
from the three thirty-inch safety pipes
at the bottom of the dam, which are
throwing out water with tremendous
force. Three steam shovels and .
corps OF workmen are working night
and day at present and 1t Is quite Ger
tain that the spillway will be ready as
soon as the water reaches 1t. In view
Of the fact that the dam is over 400
feet at the base Il 10 reasonable to
suppose that the workmen win be
able to keep the water from breaking
throush.-9alida Mail