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from the Prophet Hosea: "Ephraim is
Joined to idols" and Professor Gayley
arranges the principal idols as follows:
The idol of the popular voice, the de-
fusion of'our tribe that the university
should reflect the public; the idol of
inevitable grace, that is, of grace in
nate and irresistible by which every
youth is predestiped to intellectual life.
Then the idol of'quick returns. the un-
wise choosing of profession for purely
utilitarian purpose. The idol of the
students is the idol of incidental issues:
the fallacy that the aim of the uni
versity is deliberately to make charac-
ter. AS If character were worth any
thing without mind. The idol of pa
rade is responsible for much that is
bad in college life. Time was" says
our author. when academic etiquette
forbade the university professor to par
ticipate in political contests. Now
there are who dare TO inject the uni
versity into prejudiced affairs: even
into criminal cases pending in the
courts" He depiores the fact that
football is for the few. that it is a
specialized game performed in public
amphitheaters. DO specialized ath-
letics benefit the morals of the ninety
and nine who don't play?" That Pro-
fessor Gayley has the best interests OF
the institution at heart is evidenced
Dv TIE lD4itNtbS
THE university should not adopt the
idols OF the community. 1t should set
the ideals The American university
Is. and ever must be. democratic. IL
offers education to all VINO can profit
by IL. But education itself is aristo-
cratic---of the best and for the best
The educated are those who, having
striven, are the chosen few.
The author has some fine common
sense ideas on the subject Of the kim
dergarten The kindergarten is essen
TALLY for the children of the poor, to
be used as a day nursery for children
who can not be amused and cared for at
home 1t is detriment to students,
for II saps ambition and destroys disct-
pine. That and feminiZation. Women
teachers are not competent to handle
boys after they have passed the gram
mar school age. They have not SUI
fcent force and the lack of discipline
Is distinctly bad for the boy in later
years.
No more interesting book on educa-
ton has appeared in many years The
author is desperately in earnest ana
sums up his views by saying: what
we need is an educative system ana
teachers who are educated" He points
the way to many improvements, though
he sees and knows they Will nave TO
come slowly Many, besides the author,
see the defects in our present system
and they will thoroughly enjoy read
ing this vigorous book.
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Gossip of Books and Writers

We have novels by authors in almost
every walk of life, but Cab No. A."
Just published by Stokes shows some
thing new in the way of authorship.
X. r. Foster, who wrote it. has been
noted heretofore as an expert at all
kinds of cards and games and as the
author of Fosters Complete Hoyle."
the standard reference work He con-
ducts puzzle column in one of the
large New York Sunday papers, where
his ingenuity is shown to advantage.
1t is therefore interesting to see what
sort of detective story he has writ
ten. Those who have read it say that
1t sustains his reputation for inventive
ness. turning the ordinary methods of
such stories completely around.
A. Radcliffe Dugmore. F. r. G. S, is
not a hunter. He never shoots save in
self-defense. but he ventures closer to
death than most hunters need or dare
Hitherto photographs of animal life
have been. almost all of them, taken at
distance. Mr.. Dugmore's collection
includes rhinoceros charging at Is
yards. hippo a close quarters. lions at
Il yards, a crocodile half out of his
bath and many other photographs so
intimate that they are scientific docu-
ments- AS a writer Mr.. Dugmore tells
a clear, simple narrative of the expedi-
ton His book. Camera Adventures in
the African Wilds." compares favorably
with Doctor Schilling's Flashlights in
the Jungle" 1t is not only an authori-
tative record of African animal life.
but thrilling account of experiences
that can not. from the nature of the
pursuit. come to the man who hunts
with gun.
As a result of the present agitation
over the high price of meat and the eff
fort to cause dealers to lower the price
by lessening the consumption of the
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pairing appetizing and nourishing dishes
without the use OF meat. The Jacobs
company has issued timely little VOL
ume on the subject entitled "365 vege-
table Dishes" 1t should prove a help
to every house keeper who desires TO
economics without having her family
suffer.
\. j. Locke. author Of The Morals
or Marcus Ordeyne.". was recently
named as correspondent in an unde-
Tended divorce suit
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"The Snare of Circumstance
By Edith E. Buckley. Published by Little

By Edith K. Buckley. fuphsnso W 'SS'
Brown & Co., Boston Price sl.oo.
Despite the phenomenal success OF
Anna Katherine Green there nave
been comparatively few women writer's
who have succeeded as authors Of
murder mystery stories. This story
tells of a crime which has been COM
mitted three years before the story
opens. Peter Lompers has been found
in his study murdered, and his
nephew, who has not been upon good
terms with him. is suspected of the
crime They have had a serious quar-
rel and the nephew, after leaving him,
has returned 10 the house supposedly
for his suit case. At the trial he is
unable to prove en- alibi and is con-
victed An appeal is taken and at the
second trial a clergy yman comes for
ward and says that the young man
was with him at the hour of the MUIR
der. Though this evidence results in
his acquittal, many of the townspeople
are still unconvinced and regard the
ciergyman's testimony with suspicion,
so the young man lived under a cloud.
A young newspaperman of Boston is
approached by mysterious stranger.
plainly a crank, and hired to hunt the
criminal. He has series of the most
extraordinary adventures, and is
speedily involved in the most battling
maze of mystery. One clew after an
other keeps his interest as well as the
readers at fever heat. Time after time
the solution seems to be at hand. The
climax comes logically but with real
surprise in the end.
The story could have been shortened
to advantage. but is written in much
better style than most mystery tales.
The love episode is scarcely satisfac-
tory. the heroine being a colorless char
acter awakening little interest.
The book is well printed and artis-
tically bound. and contains some good
illustrations by Arthur Z. Becher-
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BOOKS REVIEWED

"In Closed Territory" by Edgar Beecher Bronson
Idols of Education" by Prof Charles Mills Gayey
"Maida's Little Shop" by Inez Haynes Gilmore
From the Bottom Up" by Alexander Irvine
THE Snare of Circumstance" by Edith E. Buckley
"The Faith Healer" by William Vaughn Moody
"An Admirals Log" by Robley D. Evans
Lost Face" by Jack London
The Danger Trail" by James Oliver Curwood
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Idols Of Education


CENTS
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As a result of the present agitation
over the high price of meat and the ef-
fort to cause dealers to lower the price
by lessening the consumption of the
commodity, many house keepers are re-
sorting to all kinds of devices for pre-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
The Inauguration Amendment.


The amendment to the constitutiol
providing for a change in the date oi
inauguratiDg president failed of pas
sage by a vote so narrow that its ad-
vocates mag reasonably hope for ulti-
mate triumph. The proposition to
change to date which would favor
outdoor ceremonies has led to a dis
cussion of much practical value The
Inauguration need not necessarily be
delayed so as to fall within the in
clement period
November is generally a pleasant
month. ana when it is fine it is in ev-
cry way suitable for pageantry. De
cember is even more reliable than
March. A reelected president could
well be inaugurated the second time
Immediately after the result had been
declared. work that could be FASTENED
without detriment if law required it.
An important provision of the defeat
ed amendment was for the selection of
president in case Of the death or in
competency Of the president elect
Such contingency is now unprovided
for.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
win the Maine Be Raised9

Information from Washington in
connection with the long delayed ap-
preparation for raising the Maine"
gfves reason for the belief that the
wreck may never he raised intact as
1t is today. Recovery of the bodies of
the heroes entombed in the mud en-
banked hold seems to be the only thing
positively provided for. The elimina-
ton of an obstruction to navigation
and the probing of the mystery of the
explosion in 1898 are Incidental in the
plans discussed
The appropriation Of 100000 seems
small for a thorough job. Recovery
and fitting burial of the bodies might
be accomplished at that cost This
feature has always been popular de-
mand. But for that the impediment 10
navigation would probably have been
disposed Of long ago by dynamiting
Dynamite will bury the wreck and its
mystery at one blow. If the bodies
are first recovered the public probably
win cease to take interest in the sink
ing Of the Maine.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26


The movement frciI crowded Sc
tons back 70 the land" may turn out
an unexpected economic blessing. 1t
is usually believed that there are acres
enough west If the Mississippi for all
newcomers TO this country and to take
care Of the natural drift westward;
also that immigration and the drift
will soon leoplc all those acres. But
lands abandoned by native migration,
whether westward or TO the towns,
have value aud attraction for agricul-
turiSts of moderate ambition.
Taking up abandoned farms started
many years aso. as a fad. There IS
some PROSPECT that il will soon become
business. Railroads and state au-
thoritieS have seen Il great light The
old commouwealthSN Ncannot afford 70
be drained by emigration. and if it is
good business for Failroads to foster
agriculture III one section why not in
another: The whole community is in
tereSted in the reclamation Of ahan-
doned farm land. II means more busi-
ness for carriers. for buyers and sell
ers and the unemployed If the move
ment is encouraged over the whole
Union those misguided emigrants TO
Canada will not long be missed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The selection Of cid Westminster
hall as a fitting place for the remains
OF Kin. Edv ard to lie in state recalls
the unique history of one Of the
worlds notable shrines. Originally
built 400 years before the discovery Of
America. {, las been partially destroy
ell by fire. restored and remodeled and
nut to q variety Of uses in connection
with drama .ic events in the life of tile
English nat,on.
In early times the hall now practical
IL closed a. public uses was the meet
iu- p.ace Il parliament. There Ed
-r.ud n. aud Richard II. were depoS
q. Char,c> :. condemned and Oliver
cromwell is;iled lord protector. Tie
r.ennral,e lrial of Warren Hastin~~
t.aS place in old Westminster, and
r'.ere several political offenders we'-
>pnteuced Il death The last corona
,iua within its walls was that of
George ". Although connected With
the new Westminster palaces. Ct
houses Of parliament. the old hall re-
tains its distinctive name. Through
its portals members of parliament may
reach their seats by a private en-
trance.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

New York city recently has opened
the shops Of lis industrial schools from
8 TO P. n. giving boys a chance 70
put in two extra hours at the bench
daily. The more the city educators
wrestle with the problem Of turning
out workers from the schools the more
they favor the shop idea. 1t is slow
work. but necessity. if nothing else, is
urging on the movement back TO the
shop"
An ever increasing number Of town
and city boys from fourteen TO eight
cen years Of age find that they must
drop books for work. Offices are over
crowded and wages for beginners a
mere pittauce. Girls monopolize the
store counters. and hard lines confront
the Lad who shirks work with his
hands. Factories are closed 10 all but
few apprentices. and the manual
schools are the only places where the
rudiments of mechanical trades may
be mastered by every ambitious boy
1t is tedious road. yet there is liv-
ing and true dignity at the end of it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
The Guapv,, Aee EO~rtn.

The nuisance Fourth is modern de-
velopment. Young folks formerly burn.
ed all the powder they could pay for
and shouted 10 their hearts content
without Earring anybody'S nerves,
There was room for all sorts Of noisy
doings all around the village aud even
on the town common. Ii broke up the
dull monotony of life 10 awaken the
echoes once a year. AS towns grew
dense. house crowding on house. there
developed danger from fire aud rever-
Serations that are nuisance
People are driven from the towns
and cities on the Fourth in search Of
quiet They find it in the woods and
along the shore or the streams, Those
who want noise could as we'll make it
out in the open expanse, where il
would disturb nobody and do no dam
age. Then lovers OF q quiet day would
find it At home. TO many the most TT
ting place. With the noise aud dan
ger removed from crowded precincts
the Fourth can be made safe and sane.
according 70 everybody's notion. with
out denaturing it completely.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
Cumberland County
Orphans Court

To Nary Reeves Everett. Norma Nixon
HodGskin, Boyd Nixon and J. Barron
r. Nixon, devisees under the last
will and testament of William G..
Nixon, deceased.
By virtue CT an order of the Orphans
Court of the County OF Cumberland,
made on the day of the date hereof, in the
matter of the final accounting of Frank
NJ. Riley and Daniel Bscon, trustees. and
the application of said trustees for an
order of distribution. in accordance with
the directions and provisions OF the said
last will and testament, of what remains
in their hands of the aforesaid estate after
all debts and expenses have been allowed
and deducted. you are required to appear
before said Court on Friday, the third
day of june next, at the hour OF ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, at
the City Hall. in the City of Bridgetory
and except to the final account of said
trustees, and be heard upon the applies
ton OF the said trustees for an order OF
distribution of said estate as aforesaid, if
you think proper, or such order will DO
made by this Court in respect to tb ?
allowance and settlement of said account
and the distribution of said estate as may
be just and proper, and as might be made
if you the said absent devisees, had ap-
peared in said suit or proceeding.
The suit or proceeding aforesaid before
said Court on the day and year last afore-
said is the submission oil the final &C.
count of the said Frank NJ. Riley and
Daniel Bacon. as trustees under the said
last will and testament of the said
William G. Nixon, deceased, for allow.
ance and settlement, and the application
OF the said trustees for an order OF distri-
button of said trust estate in their hands,
In accordance with the directions and
provisions IF said last will and testament
OF the said William G. Nixon, deceased.
Dated Bridgeton, Nj. April 90, 1910.
WILLIAM A. LOGUE.
Proctor for Trustees.
56 E. Commerce ST.,
429 5w BridQatnn. n. J..
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Trade between the United States
and the republic of Panama will ex-
ceed So, 900. COO for the fiscal year end
ing in June and for the seven years
since the republic of Panama came
into existence will approximate $780,
100000. About nine-tenths of this total
speaking in very round terms, is mer-
chandise exported from the United
States to Panama and about one-tenth
merchandise imported into this coun-
Try from that republic.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
Notice to Creditors.

BsTATE or GEoRsE q. WHIPPLE, DECEASED
DURSUANT to the order of John R. G. Thomp-
son. SHrrogafe of the County of c. mberland
mad e on the Fourteenth day of April, 1910, or
deceased notice g herebs given to tre creditors OF
the ecedent to ring in 10 the subscriber their
debts, demands ard claims sgainst the estate of
said deceased, under oath. within nine months
from the date OF eue order, or hey win be forever
barred from prosecuting or recovering the sam
against the subscriber.
Dated pril II. 1910.
CLARA 81, WHIPPLE,
OSCAR Z. WHlPPLB,
Executors.
JOeBPH h. PowKLL- P-rc'0r. 414ow
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Among the good old ways Of ''merrie
England" is the tendency to democracy
prevailing in her boys schools. Par
ents can be assured. il is said, that no
pampering will fall TO the lot Of their
sons, however exalted may be their
rank or great their possessions. AD
English paper tells the story Of an
Indian official Of high rank calling
upon the house master in a famous
public school, where young prince.
son of a rajah. was being educated.
This official brought a special message
from his master. the rajah, to the ef-
feet that he wanted no fayors or ex-
ceptional treatment of any sort ex-
tended to his son on account Of his ex-
alted birth.
You may set the mind of the rajah
at rest on that score" said the house
master, struggling TO keep back his
smile before the dignifed anxiety of
the Indian official. IF the authorities
were inclined 10 discriminate in the
princes favor, the boys of the school
would set the matter right Among
them generally the rajah's son an
swers 10 the name Of Niger and ]
understand that with his intimates he
is familiarly known as Coal Scuttle.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

1t is now given out at Washington
that the United States navy ranks sec
ond among the navies of the world.
Great Bri.ain'S of course. ranking first
and Germany's third. And yet Amer
leans for century or more congratu-
lated themselves on their isolation.
which made great armaments unneces-
sary.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Mayor Gaynor isSright in the focus
OF the public eye. He has started en-
Ananias club, closed an indecent the
ater and never makes banquet speech
without stirring up hive of bees. II;
begins to look like strong movement
ON the presidency.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Between whiles of telling US all IL. =
know about comets and a lot beside.
astronomers are vigorously i"I'is.
down a mountain of facts they meyer
knew before
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

A disposition 10 enforce sterner na-
bilitieS upon employers for injuring
employees has developed among the
legislatures Of several states, but the
bill now before the New York legisla-
ture goes far beyond anything enacted
by any other commonwealth
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The Episcopal clergyman who has
resigned his pulpit to fight prohibition
has given evidence of the sincerity ot
his convictions. whether they are ri.sar
or wrong. And that is the main Thur:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Party platforms do not count with
Senator AldTich when he opposes a bill
like that admitting New Mexico and
Arizona 10 statehood He is regular
when be can have his way and an in
surgent when he cannot.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

In order to avoid criticism or betray
al Of confidence it may become neces-
sary for our public mento sacrifice the
convenienceS of dictation and labori-
ouSly write everything with pen and
ink
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
Notice to Creditors.
Ks1ATE OF CLARA LEMIscH, DEcrAsE1

KkIAIE OF CLARA IKMIscH, DEcFAsED.
DURSUANT to the order of John r. C. Thomp-
Il son, SURROGATE Of the County of Cumberland.
made on the 25th day Of April, 1870, ON appli-
cation Of the undersigned Administrator OF said
the decedent TO bring in to the s1bet riber their
debts, demands and Gains against the estate OF
ssid deceased under osth, within nine months from
the dste Of such order, or they vill be forever
barred from prosecuting or recovering the same
sgstnst the spbecrfbere.
Dated April 18th, 1910.
HERMAN LBMISCH,
Administrator.
q. W. HuRn.-Practnr. "a nsb D.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

In CELEBRITY and dignity the manage
ment of the Lustig wife murder case
resembles the trial of Wolter. These
examples show how murder trials
should be and can be conducted in
New York
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26
Notice to Creditors.
EsrArx OF MARIA wARrLE, DxcKAsx1

ESTATE or MARIA wARFLE. DECEASED.
DURsUANT to the order.of John R. c. Thomp-
L soI. Surrogate OF the County Of Cumberlsnd
made on the 18th day OF February, 1910. on appli
cation of the undersigned Executor of said de.
ceased, Notice is hereby given to the creditors Of
the decedent to bring IN to the subscriber Their
said deceased. under oath. within nine months
from the date of such order thev will be forever
barred from prosecuting or recovering the sam
against the subscriber.
Dated Feor- ary S-tn. 1910.
THE CUMBERi AND TRUST
COMP any OF BRIDG 1TON,
JOHN 8. WARE. $50. TREAS.
<YecutoT.
JANE =. WARN p~o~tor. -i osEN u
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The Hague can quickly add to is
reputation by letting light through on
foggy Newfoundland controversy n-sw
over there for treatment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Brysn's example in quitting politics
and going into prohibition may arouse
emulation in others. and some day
perhaps Mr. Taft will quit roaming
around the country and take & live il
1erest in politics.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The deaths are recorded Of q ship
master aged eighty-four. a retired riv-
er steamboat owner and board Of
trade operator Of the same age and a
former locomotive engineer who was
eighty-nine. The relation OF occupa-
ton TO longevity is one Of the things
science is slow in finding out.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Norway women twenty-five years Of
age can now vote. but its a safe bet
that the sweet sixteen" age will lose
no popularity among Norway swains
and maidens for all that
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Uncle Joe Cannon's personal popu-
larity is attested by the fact that he
holds his own as "a favorite topic for
the anecdote artists.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The personal element in the Ballin-
ger controversy is obScuring the real
issue, and in the meantime somebody
may steal Alaska while the public
isn't looking
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

II is to be said in excuse for the wo-
man who lived near Washington for
sixty five years without seeing presi-
dent that she had also not seen a cir
Gus
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The Prohibitionis1s. according 10 =
statement made from their headquar-
ters. are to have tickets in the field
next fall in every congressional dis
trict in the country.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Publicity Of election expenses has
just thrown another, member of par
lament out Of his seat. which proves
that the scheme has a stinger in it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

In view of threatened increase of
rates, doubts arise as to whether
wages have been raised voluntarily
by some Of the railways or involun-
tarily by the passengers and shippers,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

King George should either cross his
fingers or do some crossing Of palms
with silver The professional lockers
into the future are knocking him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Some people are a little surprised
that Milwaukee's Socialist mayor did
not appear al his desk with q red Tag
in his teeth and bomb under each
arm.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

The Ballinger controversy grows
hotter and hotter without promising
to reach its finish The forbearance
of the public long ago came to an end.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

A cool May doesn't necessarily mean
that q comet freak is abroad. but it is
usually followed by bulging cellar bins
and haystacks
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

A good many Americans who left
for Canada found one winter a cure
and are feeling well enough now TO re
turn home.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Although George Y is in his husky
prime, British ministers are already
talking OF Z regency in connection
with the youthful heir 10 his throne.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Big bats and long hatpins not barred
at King Edwards funeral. only ladies
asked 10 kindly refrain"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

Taft himself springs fewer sensa-
tions than his predecessor. but his ad.
ministration seems to be ''up and do.
ing Just the same.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-05-26

None of the distinguished Japanese
visitors TO this country gives any sign
of the slightest acquaintance with the
opinions of Mr. Hobson.