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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

Sustains Teacher In Eliot Affair.".
To tho Editor Of the Evening Star:
A New York clergyman complains to
Superintendent of Schools Maxwell that
a teacher in the High School had re-
cited to her pupils the story OF the
lives Of George Eliot and George Henry
Lewes. The clergyman objects to this
sort Of thing, and is probably Of the
opinion that this teacher is unified for
her position. It is too bad that this
complaint comes from a clergyman
The clergy ought to be the first to vel
come the departure from the old-fash-
Toned method Of Withholding the truth
from the children. While 1t must be
admitted that 1t would not be well to
advocate the sort OF union enjoyed by
the couple in question, 1t ia neverthe-
less true that few persons have lived
a more upright and helpful life thai
did George Eliot and George Henry
Lewes. Just because they defied the
conventions and did the thing openly
that hundreds of New York men are
doing. secretly is no reason why the
story of their lives should be barred
from the schoolroom.
Had this teacher told her class that
she approves of the manner in which
these two people lived the clergyman
would have been justified in condemn
ing her, but simply because she told
the true story of one of the worlds
greatest novelists is no reason why she
should be at all censured. TRUTH.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
CLEAN INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

ybe.ween the two c. ndidates for Governor the State cam
-paign has been perfectly clean, although the personal slurs
.c limed a Woodrow Wilson by some of the Republican stand
speakers have been coarse and without dignity. Mr.. Griggs
Hthe term "schoolmaster" as applied to Mr.. Wilson and won
Bfimself both censure and ridicule. Mr.. Wilson himself turned
h word upon Griggs, to his chagrin, and the latters retirement
rom the campaign was evidently prompted. Mr.. Lewis has prose
Gifted a strenuous campaign without the slightest reflection upon
him personally. He has been treated with the courtesy that his
personality called for. And it will be a comforting reflection. to
him tonight when he reads the returns and comprehends his defeat
that he lost no credit by his campaign, and that his vanquisher is
no ordinary champion, but a man of presidential calibre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
The People s Rostrum


and will soon be over, 'all except the
shouting" as the saying is.
One is hat If there is to be an
other referendum vote that hat vote
be recorded on a separate ballot and
not printed on the same bit of paper on
which are the names of the candidates.
This would save a lot of confusion n
many a ballot besides. There is not
the least doubt in my mind that many
hundreds of ballots will be thrown OUT
as marked" because voters have been
careless in erasing one or the othe1
propositions covering the smaller board
of freeholders. Many a man has made
and will make before the boxes are
locked an x. intending to kill n or
the other of these propositions. He will
have killed or will kill his vote for
the candidates instead.
My other suggestion, and no oub II
1t quite unpopular in some quarters, is
that the polls be closed at 4 p. M, as
they are In New York State. instead OF
three hours later. The late-hour theory
is to give the workingman a chance.
The fact is that thousands of the very
men whom the late hours are supposed
to benefit have nothing to do all day
except to hang around the polls.
VETERAN VOTER.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
THE NEW YORK ELECTION A RIDDLE.

cTTa HE election in New York State is a riddle as pulling as any
that ever was propounded by the sphinx. Never before
were the guesses as to the results in the State more widely
at variance and never before were the prophets more COMPOUNDED.
The State has been carefully canvassed by agents of both parties
and botI sets of reports show large majorities. But the canvasser
gets the word of the voter or the word of his nextdoor neighbor.
He cannot dive into the voters inner consciousness and get his
thought and resolve. In ordinary election campaigns a canvass
enables the party managers to get a line on the intentions of the
voters, but this is not an ordinary election year and the shrewdest
politician is left to conjecture. Betting is no indication in such a
year. Men who bet are no better judges than those who do not bet
New York city there are odds one way, but they mean nothing
re than the faith of the men who bet, men who are not one whit
r than the party managers, who claim everything and are in
fear that they have lost everything. But unless the vote in
York State is close the result will be known by 9 O'Clock to-
IF the Republican vote in New York city greatly exceeds the
IONS of the Dix managers the upstate vote must be heard
decide the election.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

very large vote of Democratic work.
ingnen would come out early.
For many years it has been said that
a rainy election day was favorable to
Democratic success, and a good many
years this has proved true, for hun
dreds of well-to-do Republicans would
not go to the polls during a pouring
rain, and a rain helped the Democratic
party in country districts. But in re.
cent years the idea that a rainy cleo
ton day is a hoodoo to Republican
chances has been regarded only rs a
superstition, for the Republicans have
won when the day was very stormy.
And yet the old superstition remains in
the minds Of a great many men. Why
is 1t? AN OLD-TIMER.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
REsEN7zNG THE SUNDAY CALL POLL.

II 7 looked a bit unkind of our Sunday contemporary, the Call
which has given quasi support to the Republican candidates
and has been favored largely with advertising patronage by
the county committee, to come out with a table of pluraHhes show
ing that Wilson will be elected Governor by a large majority. From
the point of view of the county committee this was rank ingrat1tude,
and the committee has said so, and repeated it, in two columns of
large display type. But there is an ethical view to be taken. The
Call had with great enterprise canvassed all the counties by postal
card, not without hope that the canvass would be favorable to it's
candidate. The result proved otherwise. Every county showed a
Democratic drift, and when all the figures were gathered and esti-
mattel upon the pluralties given by the Call, with every reason
able allowance and deduction we're inevitable. With that fidelity
which any reputable journal would observe, the results of the poll
were given exactly as they had been estimated upon and tabulated.
What other course did the county committee expect the Call to
pursue? Surely not TO suppress or falsify the poll taken for the
sake of the advertising?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
THE DAYS BEST STORY

frank p MORSE, who is N of the best dramatic press agents extant.
r. likes to do bizarre things. On his last visit to Washington he pur
l. chased a gasoline runaoout N operated it at such speed thai lie al
the tolls If the police twice a day every day during his first week of
motoring Then he decided that he would have himself arrested often
enough in ne day to lath him tor a long time
He started VI in his machine to talk to every bicycle policeman h 70 could
find. To every one he saw lie addressed the inquiry:
Captain, have you pnched m yet?"
Frequently he answer "a n {. y
Then" he would say, you'd better d it now. If o don't you're losing
Morse, the major is apt to discipline o for oafng on your beat"
Finally he met one veteran cor who took in all the talk with a SMILE
Morse finished his guying conversation and started up his machine
Hold on" shouted the policeman.
Morse stopped.
"Meetn me in the police curt at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning" said the
zine. M
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
ANOTHER VICTORY. FOR THE CITY.

II N the Runyon suit against the city to recover from the Board
Of Education for services rendered in the preparation of plans
and specifications for the heating and ventIatng apparatus
for the new Central Commercial ami Manual Training High School
Mayor Hausslngs legal department again scores and there is every
indication that the city will win the suit, which involves $4,000.
Only a few day. ago a greater victory was won by the city counsel
in the judicial decision upholding his contention that the immense
reserve fund of the Prudential was taxable as personal property,
which gave to the city about 100000 for 1909 and 1910 and assures
IT, of a future annual income of at least 5000 900. This victory is the
more satisfactory in the fact that some of the principal opponents
of Mayor Haussling were favorable to the abandonment Of the citys
claim.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
oh YOU ENGLISH LANGUAGE

see here: in your note to nj
you say you want me to raise .
house for you. Now, I newer tsbo
jobs Of that sort. I'm a house
wrecker."
but you do raise houses, don't
your"
Certainly; but only when you
spell 1t with a So"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
WHAT THE VOTING TODAY MEANS.

~ LII over New Jersey today the ballots are dropping into the
IN boxes and campaign argument has ceased. Talk ls resolved
into action. The people have waited patiently for todays
opportunity and the large registration in the State shows that they
have proposed to utilize it. The State government is comprised
of three branches, but only the legislative and executive are involved
in the electon-the power that makes the laws and the power that
advises the Legislature, that carries the veto power and possesses
the prerogatiye of appointment. The people want reform. 10
accomplish it they must make the necessary changes In both the
legislative and executive branches. Woodrow Wilson, In his sat
urday night address, said it would be in vain to look for results
from a Governor with a Legislature hostile to him, and every man
of common sense must recognize that fact. The bosom of reform
must sweep the evils out of the entire State government, the Legis-
lature and the State administration. And it is with that conviction
that the ballots are dropping into the banotboxes today In pr-
tentous numbers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
An Appreciation for the Polio.

An Appreciation for the Police.
To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
AS a property-owner, 1 would like to
express my appreciation through your
columns for the careful work done by
Captain John e. Brown, Of the Second
Precinct, and the men under his charge
IN watching the houses in Forest Hill
while they were vacant the past sum-
mer. 1 speak for myself and others in
appreciation Of this duty well done.
A RESIDENT ON THE HILL.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

concerning the pretty contest b.
tween storm Of applause" a.A
"Graham-W White protests again"
Then. too, Fletcher means bua1-
ness showed UP strong and out
look is bright" IL deserving Of oon-
siderably more than honorable
mention. Roosevelt answers" ran
we'll. but the subject was doing 80
many different things all the tims
that the predicate could not rematA
stable enough to win any ribbons.
After all. though, 1t is the winning
phrase with which we are most con-
cerned. The exact figures m not
at hand or the number Of times Il
has appeared in the nswspapsss Of
the land during certain given peri
DDS would be furnished. The totals
are enormous. The prize winning
phrase 10:
President Taft leaves Washing
ton today for -"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
?TY PER CENT. DROP IN CALCULATION.

E CHAIRMAN BRIGGS, in his State committee esti'
tie, makes a remarkable reduction from the election fig.
Is of two years ago in the Congress districts. For ex-
claims a net plurality of only 750 in the Fourth Congress
trict, comprising Mercer, Somerset and Hunterdon coun-
The district was carried by Ira D. Wood by 8,7O9. That is
sn of nearly 80 per cent. And yet Senator Briggs figured
lat was possible to be figured without too excessive a tax
a credulity.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
THAT FIRST. THE FIELD NOWHERE.

Following a heated controversy
concerning which of q number of
well-known and familiar lines,
phrases and sentences appear with
greatest frequency in the news
Of the day. the editor Of this column
conducted q quiet but very effective
investigation.
We = now prepared 10 an
nounce the result. The winning
phrase wins Overwhelmingly. tn
nearest competitor h . bum second.
The real contest was for tho place.
Eliminating for the moment the
top-liuer for repetition amono
phrases. too much cannot be sasa
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

Rain No Longer n G. O. p. Bugaboo Z
To the Editor of the Evening Star:
When l voted early this morning at
the polling place of the election dis
trict In which 1 live the sky was hid
den by a curtain of dark clouds that
seemed to indicate a rainy day. Re-
publicans and Democrats at the polling
place remarked that it was Demo-
cratic weather" and that if it did rain
so as to prevent men working out of
doors, in the streets and buildings, a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
pHH% OS0PHICALLY TRUE.

Amt it funny what a difference
a few hours make" quoted the first
man.
very humorous" agreed the
second man; "but what are you
thinking of now?"
THE hopes and fears Of today
will be the glad and sad realities
Of tomorrow, and all because this ID
the first Tuesday after the first
Monday of a campaign year Mo-
vember." :
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
A WORD OF WARNING.

Striking taxicab drivers are urged
to turn OF the time and distance
meters before abandoning their
machines, otherwise Some big bills
will be run up.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
JUST SICK ENOUGH.

Caller Ito man on the doos3--d 81
sorry to hear that Mrs. Lobson ID MA
well. Is she very sick?
"oi don't know. mum. She jest ssAa
II ye called To say she was sic, BIZ
she didn't tell me TO say how sick."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
veteran Voter. sugge.tion..

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
There are two suggestions that l
wish to make in connection with the
next battle of the ballots. It is too
late, of course to make them applic-
able to the battle tina is now waging,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
FRIENDS NO LONGER.

Yeast-You say he gives away q srvad
many cigars? !
Crfmsonbeak-Oh, yes.
Then he ought to have lots
friends?"
H has until the fellows smoke ~
cisars."-Yonkers Statesman. 4
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
A CONFESSION.

MY minds so wonderful and grand,
Such myst'ry In 1t turks,
I really cannot understand
Exactly how it works.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

What do you call your horser'
Ma Says"
Funny name for a horse"
Yep. What ma says goes"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
VACATION RECOLLECTION.

How did you like the hotels in
Maine last summer? :"
Il didn't. Why, they actually charged
oorkage for the baby's paregoric."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

The STAR extends the privilege
Of these columns to the uoli ano
invites signed communicauons OF
treating Of topics of the hour
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

1t was to have been expected that a
story to the effect that Mrs. Belle
Gilmore Crippen is alive in this coun-
try would bob up before the execution
of her husband, who is awaiting death
In an English prison. DIR. Crippen was
convicted of numbering his wife, but
the body found under the basement
floor in his house could not be posi-
lively identified as that of Mrs. Grip
pen. That weak spot in the prose-
cutor's cas- was basis enough for a
ruYnor to the effect that Mrs. Crippen
is alive. Granting that there is no
reasonable doubt that Mrs. Crippen
was murdered by her husband, the
mere possibility that she is alive and
that an innocent man might suffer
death for murder is appalling. Such a
possibility. however, must always be
reckoned with when the case against
a suspect is purely a circumstantial
one.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08
X THE EVENING STARS TW0-PAGE MAGAZINE x
WMsTM
ON ELECTION DAY.

What's going to be will be,
That's a safe bet;
But just at this moment, see,
1t isn't yet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

According to the bulletin issued by
the national weather bureau, this sec
ton of the map was to nave been
favored with clear weather today.
After eliminating some Of the North
western States. Northern New York and
Northern New England, to which were
assigned rains and snow hurries, the
bulletin stated: I'm all other parts Of
the country the weather will be fair"
AS this is one of the ''other parts of
the country those who remembered
the usual effect of these special bull
letins Immediately prepared for stormy
weather. If yesterdays bulletin had
but included Northern New Jersey in
the "snow flurries' n rain" zone,
the prophet would not now be with
out honor In this part of the country.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

Citizens in thirty-eight States are to
day choosing their representatives In
the federal governing bodies and tenn
porary local rulers. The bulk Of the
results of these choices by ballots will
be known tomorrow, and in a few days
the last district will have been heard
from. With a few disorderly exceptions.
Americans go about the important
business of registering at the polls their
convictions anent issues and candi-
dates with a calm which amounts al
most to stoicism. Often foreigners who
have visited US during the heat Of a
campaign have expressed surprise at
the sudden peace and quiet which en-
folds the land election day. Doubtless
It is the realization of the significance
of the day which exerts the SOLDERING
influence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

"She always wanted something |
could not afford to buy, 80 l had to get
the money somewhere" said a youthful
burglar in Philadelphia yesterday. The
old story of the woman tempted me"
Of course, and not calculated to win
any large amount Of sympathy for the
youth employing it, but it is typical
OF enough cases Of the kind to merit
some little attention. The extravaganza
of the modern demands made upon
many men is reflected here. In such
a case as this one, however. it Is alto
gether likely that an assumption of
greater prosperity than he possesses
was responsible for the e-ver-roourring
and expensive wishes of .as1ady In the
case. Complications as tragic as this
one are too often the outcome of q de-
sire to keep up appearances At any
cost.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-08

Secretary of Wal Jacob M. Dickin-
son reached home, after encircling the
globe, at rather an l~nopportune time,
If his peace of mind be considered. OF
interviewers Secretary Dickinson asked
to be told concerning campaign history
day prospects. It is feared that his
informants-if they were well-informed
and truthful-were not in a position
to reassure him to any great extent.
1t Seems too bad to greet a nan who
has been away so long with bad news.
but when he asked for 1t what was to
be done? After getting the reports
Mr.. Dickinson refused to express an
opinion. II may be understood readily
enough that he was not conversation
ally inclined just then.
Young Lochinvar has a new steed.
It is a motorcycle. In all the wide
border, it Is said, nothing can touch it
for speed and endurance. The motor
cycle as a vehicle of elopement wa
tried put in Minnesota h other day
with eminently satisfactory results.
The irate male parent of the BRIDE
elect pursued the fugitives in a high
power 1910 model automobile. But for
tire trouble, which caused the wreck
of his car, he might have won. Pos
sessing but two tires, the odds on the
motorcycle were 2 to L This Mime
sota youth has probably set a prece-
dent which will be extensively fol-
lowed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-12
aoRTH BENNINGTON

None should miss the annual tur-
key supper given by the ladies Of the
Congregational church on Tuesday
evening.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Con.
gregationai church VIII serve their
annual turkey supper Tuesday, Nov.
Is at 6 o'clock In the chapel. Price
of SKIPPER will be % cents. The lad
les are requested to come early In the
afternoon for work. T.
Services at the Congregational
church will be held as usual on Sun.
day and al are invited. The pastor
will speak in the morning at IL o.
clock on the subject OF the Congre-
gational Education Society. "A little
leaven leaveneth the whole lump
Following the sermon an Offering for
this society will be taken. This is
the last missionary Offering for the
year. The Sunday school will meet
at ~ o'clock and at 6;i5 the Chris
tian Endeavor society Will discuss
The War Against the Saloon" AT Z
o'clock the evening service of praise
and address is convened. with a ser.
mon on The Transformation OF Naa.
man." Remember the mid.week
meeting at 1880 on Thursday evening.
The subject is The Seeming Impossl.
BILE"