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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-20
TWO SHOTS BRIGHTEN ROBBERS.

Patrolman Dunn, of the First Pre-
cinct, reported toda. that two mon at
tempted to force Al entrance into the
store Of George Hunt, at 2s9 Market
street, early today. but We're frightened
away by the Waterman. who fred two
shots at them. They were working at a
rear window when discovered.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-20
REPORTS THEFT OF JEWELRY.

Thomas Cain, of Is Elm street, re-
ported to police headquarters today
his room had been entered on
Monday and a gold watch and chain
stolen. A heavy gold locket was at
tached 10 the chain. The police have
a description of the stolen articles and
believe they will locate the thief with
out much trouble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-20
JUDGE FAILS TO SEE JOKE.

Although they tried to explain that
with a 81 bill belonging to Maud Van
Durn, a negro girl. of 81 Campbell
street, Charles Morick, II years old,
and George Rolerford failed to impress
Judge Hahn with the humor of the af-
fair this morning in the First Precinct
Court and the two lads. who are
negroes. were turned ove to the proba-
ton officer for trial in the PIPER juve-
nile court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-20
NORRIS DEMOCRATS TO DINE.

The Democrats OF Morris county vi
celebrate Jefferson day with a bandu'
in the Mansion House. Speech
viii be made by Senators siizer an
Osborne and City Counsel James
Nugent, OF Newark. Covers will (
laid for ons hundred.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-20

MUNYON'S y
PAW-PAW PILLS

Munyon's Paw
Paw Pills are I'M
like all other laxa-
tives or c~athartics.
They coax the liver
into activity by
gentle methods.
They do not scour;
they do not grippe;
they do not weak
en-; but they do
start all the secre-
tons of the liver
and stomach in a
way that soon puts
these organs in a
healthy condition
AND aA--4~&. --A:
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
Busy Times in Washington.

II any citizen interested in the growth
Of the National Capital will take the
trouble to make tour through the bust
ness section Of the city. ne will find many
evidences of development. On all Of the
principal thoroughfares there is the
sound OF the hammer. and travel on many
Of the streets. in fact. is impeded by the
quantity OF building material temporarily
piled upon the roadway or pavement.
There are scenes OF activity everywhere.
New structures are being erected and old
buildings are being remodeled so as TO
meet modern requirements. Banks are
building new homes or are enlarging their
present quarters and business houses are
adding 70 their capacity. The story Of
this progress, illustrated with photo
graphs. was presented fully in the Sun
day edition OF The Washington Herald
yesterday. and the page devoted to this
gratifying business showing was full Of
interest and encouragement. II was
shown that thousands and thousands Of
dollars are now being expended in perma-
nent Improvement, and 1t was made evil
dent, above all, that the business men Of
Washington are fully alive TO the de-
mands which an increasing population
and consequent larger trade will make
upon them.
This was not the only feature Of interest
In the Sunday edition Of The Herald. There
were the new football rules, with pictures
OF the men who are foremost in arrang-
ing the details of the game; the pro-
gramme OF the automobile hul-cllmblng
contest, with pictures, the first presented
in any newspaper. OF the hill where the
contest will take place; an interesting
budget OF social financial. theatrical.
and general news. and many articles to
entertain and instruct, including an illus
trated history of old Georgetown homes.
If you did not read the Sunday Issue
yesterday, you missed something good.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
American Enterprise.

A characteristic story Of American en-
terprise comes from London. and it has
to do with the death Of the late King
Edward.
The proprietor Of one OF London's great
est department stores Is an American
Several weeks before the death Of his
majesty this merchant. realizing that
inevitable dissolution was near at hand.
prepared himself for the rush for mourn
ing goods, sure 10 follow that sad and
untoward event. by buying large guam
titles Of goods suitable for mourning and
rushing to the dye mills for proper prep
aration much Of his stock then on hand
The consequence was that when his
majesty did pass away this merchant
prince sold goods by the hundreds OF
thousands of pounds. while other London
merchants were vainly endeavoring TO
meet an emergency. plainly indicated. that
they had carelessly failed, nevertheless,
to prepare for.
There is nothing in the least that
smacks necessarily of the grewsome in
this very likely story. At first blush
there may appear to be something a trifie
uncanny in the discounting Of a person s
death, as this merchant did the King S;
and yet he merely met natural conditions
as he found them. acted intelligently upon
them, and achieved a result highly credit
able to his business judgment and dis
cernment In England it has long been
an established custom to purchase insur-
ance on the life Of the sovereign. Why
should not an American go this idea one
better. so to speak, and seek legitimate
profit in the passing away Of a public
figure Of first Importance, and whose
passing away he could In no wise prevent?
We incline to applaud the pluck and
foresight OF this American merchant in
old London. He played a fair and square
game and brought it to a successful finish
in true Yankee style. He is a credit to
his country, and it is not surprising that
he is several times a millionaire
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
Butterfly Days.

From the Ohio State Journal
These are butterfly days. whef ali life
Is on the plane Of the butterfly fluttering
among the flowers, sailing through the
sunshine. losing itself in the trees. and
bounding about through all the beautiful
mazes Of nature as II the whole world
was made for it. Light, volatile. airy. It
IS the one animal that comes nearest rbe
soul 1t seems TO be supernatural liv-
ing on the edges OF the spiritual world
so delicate, so mild, that it seems almost
10 float in and out OF those mystic re-
gions
They are ones summer dreams. that
fit about. sucking the nectar OF the flow
ers, making love to the green leaves. and
fiuttering along the sunbeams, uncaring
whittier they go. There is no fairer
idling in soft afternoon OF August than
to watch the in and out going Of the but
teriy. There is no occasion where the
thoughts have freer flight, or feel less the
burden OF anxiety than when they hv
with the butterfly over the grass and
among the flowers. 1t is a companion
ship so close TO the spirit that one almost
forgets the things OF sense. the hard
earth and what 10 eat and wear. as he
rollicks along the paths Of ether and
sticks his head into the world beyond.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22

has sought to meet the difficulty by de-
creeing that no pistol less than twenty
four inches in length should be permit
ted 70 remain within the limits Of that
State. save and excepting those specifi-
cally intrusted to certain officers Of the
law. 1t was adjudged that pistol of not
less than twenty-four inches in length
would meet every emergency Of a legit-
innate sort possible Of conception, but
that such a weapon might not. neverthe-
less, be easily concealed about ones per-
son. And it is the concealed pistol that
gets in the deadly work. nine times out
Of ten. Another student Of conditions
advocates the total and utter abolition
Of pistols-a proposition. It will be OBJ
served. that is not so very far removed
from the one previously set forth.
Why is pistol? The answer is some
what perplexing
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
81 DAIL'M:=s&
Book REVIEW
CRIMINAL SCIENCE SERIES.

Little. Brown & Co.. of Boston. are
announcing for fan publication a Mod
ern Criminal Science Series" OF books
written BY continental authorities, and
1t promises TO be one Of the important
publishing undertakings OF the season. II
appears that the American Institute OF
Criminal Law and Criminology is be-
hind the enterprise, for this organization
is Of the opinion tl1at America Is back
ward in the intelligent and systematic
Improvement Of the criminal law. II was
decided. therefore, to translate and pub
fish. with an American introduction. the
works OF the great minds Of Europe.
thereby furnishing a systematic and sufi-
eient acquaintance with the controlling
doctrine and methods regarding the in
DECENTRALIZATION Of present treatment and
the causes Of crime that now hold the
stage Of thought on the Continent.
The first book announced for early au-
tumn will be Criminal Psychology" by
Prof Hans Gross, Of Graz. Austria. one
OF tie half-dozen most eminent European
students OF criminal science, translated
by DR.. Horace NJ. Kallen. lecturer in
philosophy at Harvard The author will
supply a special preface for American
readers, and Joseph Jastrow. professor
Of psychology in the University Of Wis
consin. Will furnish an INTRODUCTION.
The work viii be followed later on in
the season by Modern Theories Of Grim
inality." by c. Bernardo de Quiros, OF
Madrid. one Of the most eminent OF mod
ern Spanish criminologists The trans
lator is DR.. Alphonse de Salvio. Of North
western University. and an American
preface 10 accompany the translation
has been prepared by the author. while
W. W. Smithers. of Philadelphia. chair
man OF the translation committee Of the
American Institute OF Criminal Law and
Criminology, has supplied an introduc-
ton.
Other volumes 10 follow. commencing
in 1911. include Crime. It's Causes and
Remedies by Cesare Lombroso: Grim.
inal Sociology" by Enrico Ferri. pro-
lessor OF criminal law and procedure in
the University Of Rome: The Individual
ization OF Punishment" by Raymond
Satellites. professor Of comparative law
In the University OF Paris; Penal Phil
osophy," by Gabriel Tarde. late magis-
trate in Picardy, France: "Crimlnallty
and Economic Conditions" by w. A
, Bonger, doctor in law Of the University
OF Amsterdam; "Criminology." by Raj.
faelle Garofalo. late president Of tins
Court OF Appeals Of Naples. and Crime
and It's Repression by Gustav Aschaf-
fenburg, Of Cologne
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
Senator Cores Rash Speech.

The blind Senator from Oklahoma rem
dered a real public service in calling the
countrys attention TO the. manner IN
which constituencies lobbyists are prey
ing upon helpless Indian claimants. and
the exposure will doubtless have whole
some effect upon Congress in promoting
greater vigilance, and thus insuring more
honorable dealing with the nations wards
Senator Gore has come to be held in
high respect and esteem. and the fact
that. in speaking out courageously In
righteous cause. he permitted himself.
without warrant other than the word Of
a scheming. irresponsible lobbyist, to
drag into the scandal the Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States and one Of
his Senatorial colleagues is TO be deeply
regretted. The investigation following
has failed 10 produce a scintilla of evil
dence rejecting in the slightest degree
upon these two statesmen. but. on the
contrary. INDICATED them completely: and
Mr.. Gore now frankly gives public rec
ord 10 this truth. When the Senate re-
convenes he Will. it is TO be taken for
granted, make further and fuller repara-
ton by way Of apology and disavowal.
The episode was especially deplorable
because. supplementing the undertaking
of the periodical press-nine-tenths IRE
sponsible-its effect naturally was to in
crease the distr1st In which the coun-
try has come to hold public men gener-
ally. The public service has all too
many men who lack courage and Wig
lance and whose vision has become
warped by too long tenure; men who
have allowed abuses to grow and thrive
through their inattention TO duty: but
Congress is not lobby-ridden, and GER
tainly there are not to be found in high
places at Washington statesmen engaged
in outright corrupt practices. such as
the blind Senator's speech implied
Reforms are needed. and an awakened
people are determined TO bring them
about. But rash speech and the methods
OF the muck-raker do no permanent good
TO any honest cause.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22

own palace, her troops disbanded, her
customs taken over and all her admins
trative offices absorbed by the Japanese
What protests she made against Japa-
nese aggression we're made in vain, and
the fanatic assassination Of Marquis Ito
only served to hasten the end.
Bit by bit Japan has abrogated the
treaties which bound her to maintain the
Korean dynasty. II is only after diplo-
matte agreement with Great Britain and
Russia that the mai step has been de-
cided upon. and now Japan is ready to
assume complete control Of things in
Korea. just as England has done in In
dia
It may, after all. prove the best thing
that could happen for both countries. It
is undoubted that annexation means
progress for Korea. and the complete
control OF the country by Japan will prob
ably be an assurance that never more
shall it be the grounds or the excuse for
an international quarrel
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
Women as Gamblers.

From the Philadelphia inquirer.
Women are gamblers by instinct, and
no amount Of moral suasion would affect
them in The slightest Even the woman
who holds Up her hands in holy horror
at playing euchre for a prize is still
gambler in the depth OF her inner con-
sciousness, and only awaits the proper
stocks which do not produce, invest in a
get-rich-Quick concern, or 90 into any
sort Of enterprise which offers more than
the normal return. This is partly because
women are temperamental by nature and
partly because they have a restricted
horizon. They need the money. and
while their financial field is usually con-
fined TO stated sums allowed them for
running the household. the demands OF
fashion make larger income necessary.
This is no rude Indictment Of the sex.
Women are willing 10 take risks. They
take an awful chance whenever and so
often as they get married, and II they
fail they have two resources-divOrce and
gambling. No woman ever went TO a
horse race without wanting 10 put up
money on the result. She likes the name
OF a horse or the color OF a Jockeys
coat She generally wins. while the per-
sistent sport VINO peruses the dope sheets
goes home broke. Women gamble be-
cause they want something new-a new
gown, new sensation. anew husband.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
WHEN MTssIssIpPI vas Low.
In 1855 Capt. Kelly Waded Ahead
of Boat TO Locate Channel
From the St. Louis Republic

In 1855 Capt. Kelly Waded Ahead
of Boat TO Locate Channel.
From the St. Louis Republic
Steamboat men who have been contend
ing with low water in the upper Mis-
sissippi River this summer should con-
suit with the more ancient mariners in
the Mississippi for pointers on the move
ment Of boats on low water and then
start out to restore navigation on the
stream.
Capt. William Kelly. secretary OF the
Mississippi and Ohio River Pilots Soci-
ETY., says this is she first season since
1856, to his personal knowledge, that
steamboats, have ceased to run during the
open season.
In the summer OF 1886. Capt. Kelly
says, he was plotting the steamer Stella
Whipple when the water was four inches
lower than II IS now. The boat was tow
ing two barges as lighters coming down
the stream. but got stuck on the cross
ing at Robinsoh's Rocks, fourteen miles
below ST. Paul
Capt Kelly says he waded into the
river ahead OF the boat to locate the best
place TO drop the anchor and pull the
boat over the bar The water was six
teen inches deep. and the best channel
was located by wading. and Capt Kelly
returned 10 the boat without wetting a
glitch Of his clothing
The method Of pulling the boats over
shoal crossings was TO carry the anchor
out in a yawl ahead OF the steamer. drop
II to the bottom Of the river. and pull
the boat over by a line attached to the
anchor and TO the capstan on the boat
When all was ready the passengers
we're transferred 70 the barges TO tighten
the boat. The run was then n ade with
out difficulty till the next CT sdng was
reached. when the anchor ana capstan
process Of pulling the boat over might
be repeated.
In the same manner. Capt Kelly says,
nc had the misfortune to sink the steam
er Clara Hines at Pigs Eye Rocks, four
miles below st. Paul. in thirty inches OF
water, but the boat was raised the next
day.
Capt. Kelly says the boats for the up
Per Mississippi River Of to-day were not
properly built Commodore Davidson,
one Of the most successful men Of the
uper Mississippi River Of a quarter Of
century ago, built two boats Of iarge
size that would carry 300 tons OF freight
in thirty inches Of water. Had this mod
el been followed in building boats they
would have had little trouble in navigat-
ing the upper Mississippi River this
/ summer
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
BIbIe in Newspaper Sole.

From the New York World
A suburban minister in Illinois has been
expressing the idea that preachers writ
ing for the pulpit might adopt probably
more of the newspaper style. That is
one thing II is quite another matter
when the same minister suggests that
Biblical stores would be read more
eagerly II the original events had been
covered by men like the reporters OF
today
The generations have brought many
changes Of manner. Of thought. even OF
etiquette. 10 the men who write ser
mons. To these is more license Of ex-
pressions than ever before. The ten
deEcy among modern preachers IS largely
10 the use Of graphic phrases. so that in
this respect the suggestion OF a news
paper style Is not new.
But with the Bible itself style is a diff
ferent matter Along with issues Of faith
an important literary equation enters
here. The book has grown old in sonOr-
ity and superb dignity. as we'll as in
purity Of tone. Il is model in cOmpo-
sition altogether unique. the composite
product OF many masters OF terms. The
psychological effect Of its sounding lines
is upon skepdes as well as believers. it
appeals 70 lovers or language hardly less
than to followers Of creeds. No effort in
revision aimed at pure popularity has
been OF impressive consequence.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
"America" Wins Great International Regatta,
August %.

August 2 is the greatest day in the
history Of American yachting, for it was
on that date in 1851 that the United
States yacht America won the great in
ternational regatta held in London. The
prize was no less than The Cup Of All
Nations" No one had seriously con-
sidered the Amtri ,ans in this race, and
in respect to the English journals and
the English public, II can truly be said
that fair play and manly knowledge
OF a fair beat were never more honor
ably exhibited"
The America was built by Mr.. George
steers. Of Brooklyn, n. Y, and was COM
man6ed by Commodore John c. stevens,
Of New York. Until the very day OF
this celebrated contest no Englishman
ever dreamed that any nation could pro-
duce yacht with the least pretensions
10 match the efforts OF White. Camper,
Ratsey, and other eminent English
builders.
A large number OF the British peer
age and gentry left their residences and
forsook their usual diversions to wit
ness the struggle between the yachts
unchallenged. and the Americans who had
crossed the Atlantic to meet them. The
regatta took place at Cowes, a seaport
of the Isle Of Wight Eighteen yachts
were entered. The race started at pre-
cisely 10 o'clock. with gentle breeze
blowing. It was ended at $50. with the
America Wen in she lead.
on Cowes were innumerabie yachts,
and on every SIDE was heard the hail,
us the America frst?'' The answer.
Yes" What's second?7 The reply,
Nothing"
That night to Commodore stevens was
presented. by the royal yacht squadron
the. well-won cup On the evening after
the race there was a splendid display
Of fireworks by land and water along
the clubhouse esplanade. at which thou
sands Of persons were present. re-
union also took place at the clubhouse
and the occasion was taken OF the Hon
Abbott Lawrence's Ghe American Min
ister) presence 70 compliment him or
the success OF his countrymsn. 10 which
the Minister made suitable reply.
The Queen having intimated her desir,
to inspect the America, the latter sailet
The Washington herald., 1910-08-22
ALABAMAosNAKE STORIES.
The Two Reptiles that Swallowed
Each other.

Each Other.
From the New York sun
Sir; The Sun has long been noted for
its natural history department. especially
for ats remarkable snake stories, though
do not recall ever having seen any ac-
count in IL OF how certain snakes pro-
tect their young.
The story l am about 10 tell is abso-
lutely true in every particular In Cham
bers County. Ala. there is a certain 10
cality noted for IT'S amazing supply OF
water moccasins, a deadly species Of the
snake family. Some time ago in passing
along the public highway near the house
OF Mr.. II. J. Sprattling I saw a large
moccasia lying in the center OF the road
and near a small branch as brooks
are called in that locality As soon as
the snake saw me and when ! was
some thirty feet away she made a series
OF short kissing sounds. not unlike that
OF the goose. At the same time she
opened her mouth TO its fullest extent
and to my amazennent a seemingly in
finite number Of little snakes. not bigger
than good sized knitting needle. began
rushing into it,
Very soon all had disappeared. I killed
the reptile and cut her open. and the
little snakes ran out and covered the
ground about her. I counted them and
there were Just sixty-three. not count
ing the mother. Mr.. H. J. Sprattling
and I were discussing snakes the other
evening and the question OF snakes swal-
lowing their young came Up. He men
toned IL first. and then I told him nv
story How very singular" he ex-
claimed. for not 200 feet from that spot
IL killed a big moccasin with a sharp
edged stone. striking her about twelve
inches below the neck. and I was sur
prised to see a number of little ones
crawl out Of the hole in her side. !
called nv wife TO see them. and with the
aid Of some little negroes ! killed and
counted them. and there were Just sixty
I three, counting the old one
NY uncle also told me OF his having
seen a glass or jointed snake. which on
being struck would fall into pieces or
sections. each section being FIVE or six
inches long AT the joints were irregular
projections like the teeth OF a saw. and
they seemed to be Of tough. cartilagin-
Gus material He also told Of having
seen two black snakes OF the coach whip
variety swallow the same snake, each
having taken in one half the meal when
he shot the cannibaIs.
Still another and even more remarkable
story was that Of two snakes that at.
tempted to swallow each other, begin
ming naturally at the tail end. He could
not voueh for the accuracy Of this story
but as to the other there was not a
shadow OF doubt.
W. P. sPRATTLING. NJ D.
( Opelika. Ala