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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
EoR The AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE.

20 rhsre is no possible chance fr "A ship subsidy bill Ito be enacted at this ss-
sion of Congress, now nearing its close. The nw bill introduced in the House
ought to quiet the objections of the most raid opponents of the upbunding of
our merchant marine, o nearly disappeared from the ocean The bill provides
at nee for a n increased merchant marine an auxiliary force for the navy, a
is to b. surrendered to the government OIL demand in case IF war; an their
American crews would constitute a large part Of the trained naval fighting force
That is the British, German and French system, yet more highly developed
within two years the mou OF the annual subsidy would not equal the saving
in ocean freights alone low paid to foreign ships, I'M the governmen would
ave a great naval reserve, without other cost ready for all emergencies.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
II NAL OF THE "opERA HEEL"

The high opera heer that adorns the DOT and cipples the gait of fair
women proves to be a serious disadvantage to the wearer when she gosb before
4 juryt to get damages against a public service corporation for injuries that may
sr may nt have been due tothe awkwardness of pedahng o m this style of heel
"A. jury in the courts yesterday decided that a woman who sued for $4,000
damages was not entitled % compensation because Of the contrbutQy negligence
Evidently HI jury a q hard-headed one. But a study of tbs averagef eml
nine footgear aus wonder that there are not very man accidents and injuries
. women even when they are not boarding or aighthng from trolley cars.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
A GOOD O OF THE DAY
BY ROSE STAHL.


f<HWDT HE elaborate, senshess, misunderstanding wherein the theatrical
plot revoves" observed Rose stahL still drawing crowds in Tho
a Chorus Lady" reminds me of a colored company 1 nee say
play Otheno' The scene between the Moor m Desdemona had been
reached wherein OtheIo demands the handkerchief which he has given his
wife IS a wedding amulet The actor who had been entrusted with the title
role confused righteousness with inpresiveness.
" 'Desdemonai he cried, fetch me dat hanlerchie"
But the doomed lady only babbed of Cassie, and her nege shouted
again:
ct asst You 70 de second time IL git m dat hankerchmfr
still the far ne parted the issue With talk of Cassie, and the lordly
Otheno, 10Y thoroughly ncensed, beloved:
"'Woman, fr de third and las time 1 tell you to git me dat banker
chief! Away"
land IS he a. just bou to open his mouth again. a big leaher lunged
patron in the top gallery shouted down 1t him: d" " 49,. [-
z" Fo de Lawds sake, niger, why loan yJ wipe o. nose o. yo sleeve
an let dc show g on" March Youngs Magazine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
THE TOYLAND DUEL.

'Such tragic days in toyland," said
Buster on parade,
The Teddy Bear! The Teddy Bears
afraid his star will fade;
Bill Possum is his rival. last week he
did arrive:
Today they fight a duel to see who
shall survive.
Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
no MORBID INTEREST M EXECUTIONS.

- Time was when the execution of a murderer in New Jersey wa a gloated-
upon event and when the details were dished up at great length for newspaper
readers, and with all the dramatic effects. Now a public execution is given only
passing notice in the press and commands only a passing interest. Privacy and
electrocuton have served to make this wholesome change. 1t is al excellent
Arrangement too that the day and hour for the execution are not fixed in the
courts sentence, Sc that 10 morbid interest can b worked VI in advance of the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
in RIPPING GOOD HUMOR
POSSIBLE EXPLANATION.

What become of the man with
the hoe? - asked the old-school party.
IT believe rejoined the modern per-
son, that the man with the hammer
knocked him out."-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
A CHICAGO N%OTABILITY.

"Who is your Chicago friendr'
"1e is a prominent exporter"
What does he export?"
at didn't say he exported anything,
He used to be a porter at the
hotel where 1 stopped.'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
CAUSE OF THE FLOW.

And it came to pass the funny man
Shed a lot of briny tears;
He'd just thought of a leap-year joke
Useless for four long years.
Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
PROOF.

Stubb-He vowed he would never kss
a woman. I laughed at first, but I be-
lieve it now.
Penn-Think he means it, Ell?
Stubbs-Sure. He has Joined the
Onion C1ub.-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
THE WAY OF WOMEN.

Hyker-My wife always talks until
she gets the last word.
Pyker-so does mine-and then Some.
CHICAGO News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
BOUND TO COME.

DO you think we'll ever annex Can
ada?'
w nay have to. Some Day Canada
is going to have a boundary dispute
with Chicago."-Louisville Courier
journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
DON'T BOTCH!

When the girl you have kissed gets
angry, maybe it is because you have
made a botch of the job.-Florida
Times-Union.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
GIN HIM ON.

Slowboy g p. m.)-Tm-er-going to
kiss you when I-er-leave.
Miss Swift-Well, here's your hat and
gloves-but what's your hurry?-Chi-
caso News.
The Bible is a good book to read. II
you doubt it, brush the cobwebs off
your copy and look into it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18

Tit maj who thinks he knows 1t all
never misses an opportunity to butt in.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
AN INSINUATI0N.

Swiggs-I once marched in a process
sion that was seven hours in passing
a given point.
Biggs-What was the given polnt-a
saloon?-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
HER VIEWPOINT.

Hinl-Don't you think a woman ought
to be married to a. man she can look
up to-?
Her-Certainly. I always did hate to
see a woman taller than her husband
Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18

An liable financier" is a man who is
able to separate the other fellow from
his coin with out the aid of a sandbag.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18

None T so blind as those who Sc,
what they ought to overlook.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-18
HEADED HIM OFF.

Speaking of trusts began the
stranger. as he leaned up against the
counter, IT,
Sorry. SIR" interrupted the grocer,
but we do a strictly cash business
here,'-Chicago News.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-04
M fnr nI.cuIl..

a prominent teacher u one 0! me
4 .. ~rI.u.. -.....- on ..i.r-'..f
.u.... r... ... Dr. u-irl l.',...-. A. ...
,.- .. N..a .E..i.u, results. r.. .as. .
......r. D.ff...I. .. .. .
D.. #t..r-I Ihr biscuits Hr" NFI'
.... ..fU r.ru 70 fU#f ......."
,f.r .f.u found Iu foods r..t. ..
ID. .rI D.u.lrrr is a..H aT '.. '.-
...r r...I.u Or frF.rr .r.g4. .rH
....Hu.fs Or gives them clean. crisp
.. ... ..aHf.
O,r.- noted experts. uch as Mrs
R.r.r and Marion Hshand. have given
similar testimony 90 thr merit. ot Cot
tr'.-r lisa cooking iat made from
the finest vegetable oils, % giEes better
result. than lard and o Is much more
Wholesome and economical as welL
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-04
WEAVER'S LAUNDRY
ALMOST TOTAL LOSS
WILL DC REPLACED At The
EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME.
Sherman Weaver Places Loss az
About $500, With only one
Thousand Insurance.

The loss by FIRE OF the Gainesville
Steam Laundry az an early hour Sun.
Cay morning proved Co be- a serious
one. the owner Sherman Weaver. stat.
ing that Il would reach fully S3.5Oo.
with only a small insurance 9kS1.ooo.
Nothing definite H. known as~to how
the building became ignitcd, but % Is
the general belief that IL was the
work OF inCendaries. Judging from the
manner In which il was burned. At
the time the fire department was call
I'D out the building was a complete
mass Of flames and the high class 81
work performed by the men was
something remarkable. for the entire
shell Of the building was saved. This
will have To be- torn down. however,
as IL cannot be- repaired. the building
now being within tho fire limits and
will have TO be replaced with brick.
Mr.. Weaver has made all necessary
arrangements 20 continue his bust
ness and az once wired the OCala
Steam Laundry OF his condition and
asked that they set out his work for
him. which was agreed to. and he
states that his patrons will not be
Inconvenience in any way.
He also states that he will at once
commence arrangements for another
building and will order the necessary
machinery 10 begin operations within
the next sixty days
The entire machinery on the int
rior OF the building is a total loss
and can only De- used for scrap-irou
about the only part Of the entire plant
chat can Dee used agan being th,
boiler. which is practically uniniurcd
There had been no FIRE in the build
ing OF about the place since shortly
bcfor, noon ON Saturday. and this /,
stronger evidence to those Interested
that tho building was set ou lr,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-04
REV. ROGERS RESIGNS
CHURCH Passionate
ASSUMES OFFICE or SECRETARY
or STATE BOARD MISSIONS.
VIII Continue His Residence IN
Gainesville and Pin Pulpit the
Remainder Of This Month.

sunday nicht's services 40 the First
Baptist church were attended with
degree Of deep sadness that not
only affects those of the Baptist
church here. but the entire city. Tor
at the close OF the service and after
successful pastorate covering a
number Of years. Rev. :. b. Rogers
rendered his resignation.
His action in this matter was made
necessary on account OF his election
TO Gil the uneNpired term Of the late
Rev. l.. ID. Geiger as secretary Of the
State Board Of Missions OF Florida.
The resignation did not come as a
surprise altogether as IL was learned
several days ago that he had been
elected TO succeed Rev. GeigCr. but
Il is considered a misfortune TO the
church and the city at large TO lose
such a faithful. earnest and tireless
worker. Under his guidance the
church has grown and prospered and
/
that his people accept his decision.
As preacher Of the gospel he has
few equals and as a Christian he has
none. Much OF his time was given
to charitable work and many times
since his coming To Gainesville
Through his kind attention and helpful
ministrations the needy and depress-
I'd have been made 20 feel that life
is worth the battle and that all Is
not vanity and sclfshness His pulpit
will be- hard TO an aud his place as n
citizen still more difficult. he will
endeavor TO conduct the services for
the remainder Of the month AT the
church or SUNDAYS.
q H. a pleasure 90 know. however.
that the new position viii not require
the removal of his ostimahlg fui'E
from this city for some time. and &C.
is further hoped that arrangement.
viii lo made whereby. his porwa-
ncut home will De- located in Gainrs.
willie
Following is copy Of the rcsigua-
ton as read 20 The church at tho
Injecting ou SUNDAY D,,uiu-.
.o t1r F.r-t Baptist Church
IG. a..E.ile Fla. My .,ar People
| Whereas. u the pro,idcaoo %. God.
Dag very worthy secretary and treas
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-04

GAINESVILLE
AMATEUR
VAUDEVILLE

This ni,l be- something ruiir..y new iu
Gainesville. Eight biz \agiryiac AD'-,
consisting of Acrpha'ir Work, Irish au.
Bla,k-Faor Mouologur-, Funny Musical
Acts. Dancing, soho aud Quartrttc sing
ing. Our-Act Faror and a Onr-Art
Drama. DON'T Miss TIT WILL
EE GOOD Admission - anil ''c. l.r
m,ul~r ihr date Benefit University
Athlete Club.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-04

Toruriuu eczema spreads it, hurn-
ir- area every day Deans Ointment
quickly stops it, spreading instantly
relieves the itching. cures it pcrma.
u,utly AT any drug store.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
Hurry Ends
EinIndigestion

Useyour teeth on your food oryour
stomach will suffer. Quick lunches,
hurried eating. boiling food, are sure
10 end, sooner or later, in some
form of indigestion, more or less
troublesome.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
CALLED THEIR
BABY NASTY BOY"
Hubby Disappointed That Child
Wasn't Girl and Abused II, Wife
Says-0ther Squabbles Barred,

Peace on earth, good will toward
women" seemed 10 be Judge Man
delrs frame OF mind Thursday morn
ing. aud two dissatisfied wives were
assured that they could have divorces
before Christmas day.
Grace NJ Barger, a pretty woman
stylishly attiTed, charged that her nus
hand. George Barger, was cold and
neglectful, small in money matters and
mean toward their child. Mrs. Bar
ger was a stenographer before George
married her, but sh., soon had 10 re-
turn 20 the Office she said, and is
now employed 10y the Scotch Tobacco
Co. She was forced TO use her own
earnings and what she had saved to
keep up the house, she said. and most
Of the time they were compelled 10
live with her parents.
When their baby was born Mrs Bar
ger said her husband called the child
nasty boy" being disappointed that
IL was not girl Once. she said. he
struck the child on the head with 4
violin bow because il bumped against
him in its play. lie then ordered her
10 keep 1t in the kitchen where II
| belonged.
Katherine Downey said that while
she supported herself and kept the
house going. her husband, Walter.
/ loafed about the house reading OF the
/ wonderful exploits OF Nick Carter and
other heroes OF the yellow back novel.
Even that sort OF an existence was too
strenuous for Walter. she said and
he is now rusticating in the old home
stead near Holly Mrs. Downey Is a
marker and sorter in local laundry.
! Florence and Robert c. Smith. mere
children in appearance. began fight
/ Thursday morning in Judge Mandelfs
court for the custody OF their 4-year-
old daughter Mrs. Smith is also ask
i ing for A divorce. while her husband
saws that all ne wants is the child.
Smith WAS formerly dry goods sales
man in Detroit store. and now holds
a similar position in his home town.
Sturgis Mrs Smith, who is Young
and decidedly pretty. IS a dressmaker.
She charges that her husband threat
ened 10 kill her with a revolver. fire.
dnently swore az her and called her
vile names As result Of her treat
ment she says she was seriously H.
The husbands attorney blamed all
the trouble 10 the fact that Mrs. Smith
is OF a romantic disposition.
You write poetry, do you not" she
was asked.
Yes she admitted.
And you think great deal OF other
men and write love poetry. don't you!
Il wrote all kinds OF poetry.
And when writing don't you work
Yourself ikto a state bordering on
frenzy
Mrs. Smith assured her questioner
thar writing poetry was so easy for
her that it did not affect her mind
or her temper.
AS a matter OF fact. Mrs. Smith.
I Won are dissatisfied with your husband.
and have cot into your head recently
/ that Won could have done better, and
now you want 10 try. isn't that it,
asked the attorney.
mo. that is not the trouble: my hus-
band was only a clerk and didn't ex-
pect very much"
The case was continued Thursday
afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

Elaborate preparations are being
made at the Country club for the ball
Ia be held there Friday evening by
Mrs Frederick Butter. TO present her
daughter, Miss Laura Butler.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

4 useful gilt for every woman-com-
plctc with asbestos mat and hose. Saves
time and work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Once more the Christmas seasop is
with Us and before another issue of
The Herald reaches its readers this
gladstone holiday with its gift giving,
its return of absent members of the
family TO the old home, its feasting
and merry making, its benevolences
for those not so fortunately situated
as are many others, its holy observ-
ances in commemoration of the birth
of our savior-the most joy Gus of our
holidays, will have come and gone
and passed into history.
This is an occasion when we glance
backward over the year just ending
and note what time has done for US,
as we'll as look forward and make
plans for the future.
1t is now little more than two
years since the present publisher of
The Herald first came to make Lancas-
ter his homo, casting his lot with the
good people of this community in the
hope and belief that ne might here
VIII lA4CIuS DIS Will anu u TIC do LAOSO
he left behind in a neighboring state,
and a fair measure of business
property and success as we'll.
As he looks back upon the past 26
months he feels that his hopes were
not misplaced. The patronage and
encouragement given him has been of
a bountiful character and he has ever
been made to feel that his lines have
been cast in pleasant places and the
right hand of fellowship has been
most royalty and generously extended.
We are grateful and appreciative of
the manner in which our modest
efforts has been accepted and wish to
take this opportunity of saying SO and
to wish our readers and other good
friends Merry, Merry Christmas and
a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
THE PUBLISHER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22

King Leopold, of Belgium. whose
death occurred on Friday last, has led
a career Of dissipation, lust and
cruelty that made him the most dis
pissed ruler of Europe. He was cold
blooded self-seeking valuptuary and
money grabber and leaves fortune
estimated at about $500, 900. 600 for
his heirs to quarrel over. Much of
this was acquired from the rubber
trade in the Congo, where he owned
colossal interests and where he sane
toned the most atrocious cruelties
and barbarities in his mad greed for
gain. BE is succeeded by Prince
Albert of Flanders, WIN is said to
be the opposite of the dead king in
most respects and an able and popular
man, the favoriIe with the people
above all other members of the reign.
ing house of Belgium.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22
Latest developments show that

Latest developments show that not
only the Arbuckles. the big in
dependent competitor of the sugar
trust. were equally cuIpable with the
trust in demanding the government
of millions of dollars through short
weights III the New York custom
house, but that two other branches of
the trust-the Federal and the Ma
tional concerns are being implicated
for about million each. The
Arbuckles have voluntarily made
restitution of 500, 600 and will be
prosecuted besides. 1t is now stated
that one of the six weighers convicted
a few days ago is ready to confess and
give particulars concerning the men
''higher up who got the big money
out of the steal and there is yet hope
that the big criminals may be brought
to time. 1t might not be amiss to
remind certain kickers upon the
present administration that this thiev-
cry has been going ON undiscovered
for the past sixteen years and that thu
discovery and shaking up in the
matter has been brought about by the
new collector at New York, Mr.. Loeb,
appointed by President Taft.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22

The editor of the Daily World of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the best
known newspaper men in the south
west, pronounces the bank guarantee
plan In that state to be a failure and
AYERS that bankers face ruin by
participating in the pool He declares,
in strong editorial article, that the
politicians can no longer fool the
business men in this matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22

Buy literally of the Red Gross
Christmas stamps to put on your holi-
day packages. They cost but one cent
each, are on sale at a number of our
stores, and the money derived for
their sale goes toward fighting the
great white plague-consumption. In
what grander cause could your pennies
be spent?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22

A white Christmas is assured and
the best Christmas cheer and biggest
holiday season are called for to keep
In touch with the times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22
sold at once.

Coles Hot Blast coal orwood stoves
Elegant golden oak sideboard.
Elegant golden oak dresser and
commode.
Elegant golden oak china closet.
Elegant golden oak writing desk.
Elegant golden oak library table.
Elegant golden oak dining table.
Ten golden oak, leather seat din
ing chairs.
Two single iron beds with springs
and mattresses.
Double iron bed with spring and
mattress.
New gasoline range.
Two hanging lamps.
New mantle kerosene lamp.
Toilet set. Rug.
Several fine pictures.
Ball bearing lawn mower.
Two child's wagons; one rocking
horse and one child's automobile.
Two child's sIeds; one Flexible
Flyer sled with double runner.
One lounge.
Two mandolins; one accordion.
Automatic shot gun.
Step ladder; new lawn swing.
White Frost ice box, and several
other articles.
These goods must be sold at
once for cash as | intend to
move the first of the year.
Yours respectfully,
WILL ]. EBERHARDT.
AT Residence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-22

Buy an Andrews $25 90 folding
bed at GubIe & Dyer's for $500
This week only.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-09-25
May Prove Fatal
When VIII The EIkfon People
Learn Importance Of IL

Backachc i, only simple thing al
first:
But when You know ii, from the
>ldncy,;
That Scrjpu, kidney trouble, follow;
That diabetes. Bright, disease mas
be the fatal end
You viii gladly prof, 10y the follow.
ing experience
u, the honest statement ui 4 suffer.
or who wa, cured
holdSpur Jones. Chapel street. New
ark. Del, says: For three wears |
suffered from backachc and spell, OF
dizziness had one severe attack and
iur three week, was unable to do any
thing The kidney .ccrctions were I'M
natural and showed that my kidneys
were disprdcrcd seldom saw well
day When my attention was drawn
I" D"an'N Kidney Pills. procured a
bon Stree using them my kidney,
have been stronger aud feel that
D"Gn'N Kidney PHI, viii live M To-
representations IN every case oi kid
mcy tr"ubr."
For sale By al dealers Price 20
cents Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the uamc-Doan's-and
trkc no 1'hrr.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-09-25
Forest Survey of Cecil County

The State BOARD r' Forestry +, now
engaged IN torres, survey II Cecil
County t"r the purpose - investigating
The cNtcut and condition 81 the wood
land, Til, i, IN line with the work
that has been iu prugrc,, iur the past
three year, aud which Las extended
over three fourth, II the State. The
results 81 thu, survey will be published
~ HE form 81 = report upon the forest
resources ard conditions 81 the county.
and with suggestions a, t. the me
thndS ~ forest management The re-
port will be accompanied by forest
map locating Zach wooded area and
indicating IN general way it, char
ac:cr aud condition. While this work
i, IN progress the State Forester. Mr..
I W, Bc'lcy, will be prepared to cx-
anime the woodland, 81 any landowner
IN the county aud III request give adj
vice - ~ their management. This
work !, dnrc under the cooperative
arrangement between the State and
the landowner, and ], without charge.