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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-12

delayed advertisement brings only the after
math or trade. It's the first call that captures
the procession of customersl
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-12

AM commissioner OF charities and cor
rectlons and will assume the duties Of
her office next week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-12
Pillow Slips

Large size pillow slips made Of
a fine quality of lawn in a good
assortment of colorings. Finished
with wide futed ruf1e, complete
ready to insert pillow. al
Instead of the regular VIn
price, 19c each, special /,aC
Friday only at. ....... NV
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-12

Balbriggan shirts and drawers,
made of nice quality combed
Egyptian yarn. Shirts have long
or short sleeves. Drawers with
double seats and fully gus.
seted. Mill seconds" ofZho
reg. SOC grade, spec. price.HM
for Friday only
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-12
Boys Knickers

Five hundred pairs of full cut
knickerbockers in sizes 9 to II
years. Made of strictly all wool
cassimeres and cheviots in a
large variety of neat pat 4
terms. Patent bands-re-AnN
inforced seams. 100 and NJ
1.50 values; Friday
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Panama Canal Exposition.

New Orleans, San Francisco. Los An
geles. and san Diego are ambitious 10
hold a governmental exposition in 1915 in
celebration Of the completion of the
Panama Canal. It is a worthy ambition.
and each is ready to back 1t with a mil
lion dollars or so. Sharp rivalry has set
in, and the four cities are looking long
ingly toward Congress for Endorsement
and an appropriation. Apparently there
is deep-rOOted conviction that the highest
bid will be accepted-that the longest pole
will knock down the exposition perslmmon.
Congress has had experience with such
purely sectional and local undertakings
II has been a costly but profitable ex-
perience. There will be reluctance to re-
peat it, no doubt and naturally.
The government ought. OF course, 20
celebrate the momentous achievement
which the completion Of the canal will
mean. It will be one Of the really great
events in the country's history. There is
but one logical place for such a celebra-
ton, and that is Washington Here and
here only. would national and interna-
tional significance attach TO it. and here
only would success be assured in advance
a celebration and exposition could be held
here at one-half the expense. al least
that would be entailed elsewhere. and
the estimated attendance might reason
ably be figured AT one hundred 10 one IN
favor Of Washington as against any OF
the four ambitious cities named. More
over, it is entirely feasible to plan an
exposition here that would not depend
upon the gate admissions for success. but
would be free Csave the amusements) TO
all visitors
Congress will be in no hurry 70 pass
upon these rival claims for exposition
honors; and finally, If it act with pru-
dence and common sense. It will pass them
all up and decide upon Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
The Battle of San Jacinto-April 21.

Although Texas had declared her inde-
pendence OF Mexico on March ?, 1886. on
the anniversary Of the birthday Of Sam
Houston. its liberator. it remained for
the final battle of San Jacinto, which
was fought on April n following, 70 fully
establish the freedom Of the new republic
Less than month after the fall Of the
Alamo force Of Americans under Col
Tannin that had surrendered were, by
order of Santa Anna, the Mexican gen
eral, shot down in defiance Of civilized
methods. Houston In the meantime was
covering the retreat Of fugitives. Santa
Anna was advancing. and the opposing
forces met at San Jacinto- The American
war cry was Remember the Alamo"
The battle was over in twenty minutes
and more than half Of the Mexican force
OF 1,4o0 lay dead on the field. Only six
Texans were killed and twenty-five
wounded. Santa Anna was taken pris-
oner. In this battle Houston was shot
through the ankle and his horse. after
being wounded ten times. dropped dead
An empire had been won.
Santa Anna, in the uniform Of a COM
mon soldier. was trying to escape on the
banks OF the bayou. II was not until he
was brought into camp and the prisoners
shouted "El Presidente," that his iden-
tity was discovered
But for Houston Santa Anna would
have been killed: but wise man that he
was. he knew that Santa Anna alive was
invaluable to Texas. while his assassina-
tiOn would bring upon the young republic
the condemnation of the world Only the
will Of Houston saved Santa Anna that
day and In the later days Of his captivity
when he was condemned to death.
Santa Anna, after the independence OF
the Texan republic had been recognized.
was handed over to the government OF
the United States. who restored him 10 a
diminished Mexico. After ten years. when
Texas was definitely to be annexed TO
the United States. he was again at the
head of the Mexicans- This war-against
the whole United States, and not as be-
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
THE OPTINIIST.

The census man is with US to incense Us
With questions about marriage and divorce
The c0met speeding cayly
Keeling Of a million daily,
May quite quench US if It cares TO change its
course
Aet notice that the dandclions are blooming.
And a robin sang a song for me to-day
So you see have measure
Both q treasure and Of pleasure
To keep me rich and happy on the wayl
The time 70 clean the house is hard upon Us.
wonder who invented such a fashion,
Mop md broom viii make us roam
Far possible from home
Cold baked beans will heat our tempers to a
passion.
Yet the sky is mighty blue and beamins softly,
And no longer need the o' ercoat be worn,
50 the law Of compensation
Keeps a-balancing creation
And there's never much excuse to be forlorn!
The lawns in reed Of moving and the ice bill
Casts cff its swsddlng clothes and starts to
There's the annual vexation
About where 10 spend vacation
And the cost Of living makes our earnings CO.
From their locks I think they have discovered
heaven,
And the children can get out
In the air 20 rIn and shout
SO you see In every lump Of loss there's leavenl
Why. .ts not so very long since We. as Youngsters
Saw the shiny side 20 al that came along!
Made the most of common things-
Mud and sticks and grapevine swings;
Throttlsd every sigh and TUNED it out a songl
And Il won't be very long till we. still children.
Leave the toys Of ife to deal with bigger dreams
So | think il better far
We should learn. while on this star.
That the shadows neyer quite 50 dark as seems!
Leigh Mitchell Hodges, In North American.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

fore. with the single province OF Texas
formed the bloody end Of the strife be-
gan at the storming of the Alamo The
Mexican republic lost forever its i'm
mense northern territory from the Gulf
TO the Pacific Ocean.
San Jacinto is the name OF a Texas
river that emptieS into an arm Of Cal
weston Bay after a course OF 30 miles. II
was on the banks of this river that the
battle was fought, near the present town
of Houston. II ever a general deliberate
ly planned a slaughter Houston did at
san Jacinto. Into a cul-de-sac he led
his own men and then drew the Mexicans
after hinf After he got the Mexicans in
he secretly sent Deaf Smith and some
companions around to the rear. and they.
with axes. destroyed Vince's bridge, prac-
tically the only route OF escape for either
army Buffalo Bayou. which skirted the
battlefield on one side, was IN flood San
Jaclnto Bay, which bordered it on an
other side, was broad and deep To the
south and partly 10 the west was a
morass.
The invading force was worn by long
marches and had no idea the Texans
would hazard a general engagement. As
for the Texans. they had 20 conquer then
and there or be butchered. But Houston
had no idea Of the result That morning
of April p. 1886. when he awoke and saw
the blazing sun he said: THE sun Of Aus
terlitz has risen" And it had.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Immoral Plays-Suppress Them |!

It is high time that the District au-
thorities took some decisive action with
regard to the offensive plays which are
offered for public patronage in Wash
ington.
Owing to certain features of the pre-
vailing booking system, a resident mana
ger can be fairly cleared OF the charge OF
wilfully offending his patrons. who are
also his friends and neighbors. But there
have been al least six plays In Washing
ton this season for which there was no
other excuse than a desire on the part OF
the exploiters to go as far beyond the
bounds OF decency as police regulations
would allow
Prudishness is one thing, and abhor-
renee Of filth is another. the man or
woman who can look with delight upon
picture or statue which portrays the
nude human figure will shudder. at the
recital OF a low tale or a coarse and vul-
gar jest But even art can, and has gone
at times. beyond the limits by which It
- necessary u ANoAEltA license IN Aile
prevailing passion for so-called realism
II the same zeal that Is employed In
enforcing the statutes against the sale
and display or licentlous pictures and i'm
moral literature were directed against the
theater. those producers who attempt 20
fatten on traffic in vulgarity would be
4 little mora careful
Let Washington take the lead in this
thing. Why not close up theater where
muck-stirring performance is adver-
tlsed? This could be done by intelligent
censorship; by requiring those plays that
are under suspicion to give a rehearsal
IN the presence OF a committee fully com
petent TO judge-not a haphazard CEN
sorship. exercised after the harm has
been done and a public performance
given.
Washington is Just the place to start a
crusade against foul exhibitions. It could
be done so forclbly that other cities
would soon follow the lead. and there
would be no place for these degenerate
dirt-mongers to lay their heads.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
After Crumpacker's Seat.

"Insurgent Republicans in the Tenth dis
trict Of Indiana are considering the advis-
ability of running a low-tariff Republican
for Congress against Crumpacker. That
might result in the election OF a Demo
crat, since Crumpackers plurality was
only little in excess Of 5000: but TO
make his defeat certain. IL would be bet
ter for the Democrats TO indorse an in
surgent Republican"
Mr.. Crumpacker himself Is a low-tariff
Republican. and il not an insurgent. at
least a near-insurgent. Perhaps the half
hearted Endorsement given to the new
tariff by the convention that renomi-
mated him did not help his cause. Indeed.
it is easy TO believe that It weakened his
candidacy, considering the sentiment now
prevailing in Indiana, and quite concelv-
able that he may meet defeat at the polls
But his record as a working member Of
Congress and his known attitude in favor
or further revision downward will oper-
ate tO~his advantage, and there is scant
likelihood Of an Independent Republican
being put in the field against him. If
defeated. his successor will be a Demo-
crat, as he ought TO be-if the district
wants a change.
Such a combination as the Rochester
paper suggests is unworthy OF Demo-
cratic consideration I'm the Tenth Indiana
or any other district, in view Of the pres
ent trend Of affairs. The nomination OF
clean. capable men is all that is required
OF the opposition. Recent events have
abundanty demonstrated the fact.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
CHAMPIONS SENATOR PERCY.
Mississippi Paper Points out Errors
in Charges Against Him.

Mississippi Paper Points Out Errors
I'm Charges Against Him.
The following editorial from the Jack
son Clarion-Ledger is self-explanatory:
Now that both the Senate and House.
by unanimous vote nave pronounced as
false the grave charges made by design
Ing tricksters that money was used to
bribe Mississippi legislators, that the
election OF Senator Percy is free from
any fraud or corruption" all but little
bore BiIboians Will dismiss the subject.
feeling that the legislature. both branches
having gone into exhaustive investlga-
tons touching the bribery charges, should
know what It is talking about. and would
not put itself on record In making declar-
ations that ii did not believe
A few days ago Senator Mcdonald in
troduced a resolution resenting the charge
that money had been Illegally used IN
the Senatorial contest. and pronouncing
Senator Percy's election free Of fraud or
corruption; and on yesterday. as his last
Official act. Representative Cavett. who
voted for Vardaman on every ballot after
Alexander's withdrawal, introduced a
similar resolution in the House as fol-
lows, which was unanimously adopted:
In view Of the scandalous rumors
which have been circulated touching the
recent Senatorial contest. the House OF
Representatives takes pleasure in saying
to the people OF Mississippi that we are
convinced that the conduct Of every can
didate in the Senatorial contest was dig
niiied and honorable and upright, and
that no vote in the caucus nomination was
procured by any improper means or cor
rupt influence, and that the election OF
Senator Percy is free from fraud or cor
rupuon. And regardless Of whether we
nave supported Senator Percy in the re-
cent contest or will support him in the
approaching primary. we record with
pleasure our confidence in the chivalrous
! honor and personal and political integ-
/ rity and our desire 70 hold I'd his hands
| in the performance Of his high duties as
a representative Of this great Common
wealth in the Senate Of the United
States"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

Prom the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The spotlight cannot shine upon more than one
person at a time. The transitoriness Of glory is
painfully illustrated in the quiet and unnotced ar
rival Of W. J. Bryan at New York. Not many
years ago his homecoming was welcomed with loud
acclaim and joyCcs PROFESSIONS To-day there is
none but few faithful friends and the customs Of
fcers to do him reverence. New York is awaiting
the arrival Of a later luminary BY whom the once
peerless leader has been quite ecipsed And yet the
amiable Nebraskan once held many Of the same
hopes that now are oentered on the returning lion
hunter
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
A Snake story

Ukiah correspondence San Francisco Can.
The Indians on the reservation a few
miles from this city have become greatly
alarmed Of late over the appearance OF
large snake on their grounds. which is
described by them as being as large as
an ordinary stovepipe and about ten feet
in length. They refuse 10 leave their
homes unless accompanied by a white
man, as they think the great monster
has come TO take their lives, and they
will net venture from their huts. where
q large fire Is kept day and night in an
effort TO scare the intruder away. The
Indians, being too greatly alarmed to
kin the reptile sought the aid OF white
men, but upon their appearance the
snake could not be found. At night the
reds claim that they can hear the snake
crawling around their huts and the hiss
ing sounds made by it are distinctly
heard. They also say that this is the
same snake that was seen in Alexander
Valley last year by a tribe OF Indians on
the reservation. and which has been in
habiting northern SonOma and southern
Mendocino counties for several years.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Aid to MatrimonY.

Col r. B. Belew, who presides over the
marriage license window IN the old CITY
Hail. is an optimist. Recently. however.
conditions over which he has no control
have caused him worriment. and he has
sought for some remedy He finds his
business falling off, and in seeking for
some device or means for restoring his
trade he hit upon a plan which Is in
vogue in other cities and has proven a
success.
Col Belew is an expert at matrimonv
and its devious ways, but as a prelirni-
nary to that stage which leads 10 tnatri-
mony there must be an acquaintance
ship formed. and here the difficulty les
The young men and women Of Washing
ton are not thrown sufficiently into each
others society. and. therefore. the friend
ships which should ripen into love are
not formed.
1t is this condition which IS to be rem
edied. If Col Belew's suggestions are
acted upon. Usually there are between
5000 and 4.50O marriage licenses issued in
Washington annually. but so far this year
the number has fallen below the average.
and the formation Of a Strangers Club
IS recommended. Here the young men
and women who have little opportunity
TO go out and make acquaintances could
meet on common ground and enjoy inno-
cent games or amusements. and I'm addf-
ton to the pleasure and happiness OF So
cial commingling, would be able better to
judge the qualifications Of a life partner.
and the prospects would be for many
happy matrimonial ventures
Col. Belew is willing to answer any
questions regarding such a proposed club,
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
AMBERGRIS TREASURE
Painters Lucky Find Recalls Sim
liar Exploits IN Fnct nnh Fnncr-


Prom the Brooklyn Eagle.
The story Of how Manchester u. HI
painter found IN the 81. Lawrence River
a lump OF gTayish substance weighing
thirty-eight pounds. and how he has dis
covered that the solid. fatty stuff Is am
bergris and IS worth $4,000. recalls the
nearest thing 20 romance that ever
entered into the lives Of Gloucester and
New Bedford whalers. in the old davs
when American whalers dared every sea.
II was like a lottery. Once IN a lifetime
you might chance on the decaying body
Of whale. giving OF an awful smell.
and inside that whale would be a fortune
enough so that you would never have
10 90 10 sea again. Charles Reade. as
far as we remember. IS the only writer
10 introduce ambergris into fiction In
Love Ne Little. Love Ne Long" David
tells Miss Fountain how the skipper
stuffed their noses and ears with cotton,
STEPPED in aromatic vinegar. and they
lighted short pipes and preached the brig
upon the pUtrescent monster and crap
pied TO 1t, and the skipper jumped on {,
and drove his spade SHARP steeD in be-
hind the whales side fms"
II is matter Of record that not FAR
from the Windward Islands a Yankee
skipper in one Of the best old whaIine
years did cut out Of a whale l50 pounds
Of ambergris. which was sold fo- $500.
The price quoted for many years was
S. an ounce. AmberETis IS often found
floating on the sea, particularly of
the coast Of Brazil and of Madagascar
The Bahamas send more than any Other
source 10 market The stuff is a secretion
Of The sperm whale which dies Of tn.
disease producing the perfume matter
Chemists find Il hard 20 account foi
the fact that the smell OF the dead whal,
IS so horrible when the substance taker
out is valuable only as a source Of swee
smells
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

and would be glad to suggest rules and
regulations for governing an organization
OF this nature. He is not one of those
who believe that the high cost Of living.
the sunragist agitation. and the size of
women's hats are permanent bars TO mat
rimony: but that any sweet damsel can
quickly convince the young swain, if need
be. that she is an exception to the rule.
and that the home over which she pre-
sides will be an ideal one. Then Col.
Belew will be in position to write out a
marriage license; and, OF course, they will
live happily ever after.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

Nine. Cavalier says she will not wed
Mr. Chanler with an idea OF future di-
vorce, but that she positively VIII not
marry him where divorce is not possible.
All OF which. II Mr.. Chanler does not
like 1t. he may pour back into the jug.
presumably.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

Five hours sleep is sufficient for
men; seven for women, children, and
fools declared Napoleon, but can't
agree with that great man" said Dr.
William Conners, Of Pittsburg. Pa, who
was seen at the Raleigh last night
History hardly hears out the great
Corsican's dictum, although there have
been some notable advocates among the
worlds great men OF the theory generally
regarded as burning the candle at both
ends Men. however. differ fundamental
ly in regard 20 the need Of sleep. as they
do in other respects; and, whether great
or little, each one must work out from
experience a schedule Of rest as he must
OF diet and exercise. one fact. however,
may be predicted Of almost all great
persons. whatever their habits as regards
retiring. they have been early risers.
During the years OF Daniel Webster's
greatest Congressional activity it was re-
marked OF him that no one ever saw him
reading or preparing for his speeches.
This was all done. according 10 his own
confession. at an hour when other men
we're still enjoying their slumber. Web
stev possessed in a high degree what IS
known as the morning temperament as
distinguished from the might tempera-
ment,' and ne found that his mind mani
tested greater clarity and productivity
during the early hours OF day I am OF
the opinion that there is no more effective
! restorative Of life powers than sleep one
should take just as much of it as nature
demands"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
An Accidental Bu1I'a-eye.

From the Boston Transcript.
Teacher-Now, Willie what is an ego
tlst?"
Willie thinking OF "atheiSt-)-Oae who
does not recognize the existence os a
superior being"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

To-day is the birthday Of many not
ables: Reginald Heber, the English poet
O7S3l; Alexander Anderson. the father
OF wood engraving" in the United States
Q775); George p. Gordon. inventor of
printing presses QSlO); Charlotte Bronte.
the authoress QS16); Baroness Burdett-
Coutts. the philanthropist GHO; Louis
kossuth, the Hungarian patriot OS02)
Josh Billings" the humorist OS1S. and
John Muir, discoverer Of Glacier Bay and
the Muir Glacier QSSS). 1t is also the date
upon which Alexander the Great died,
S2S 3. c.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

Experience is fine teacher. especially
when operating in the school OF adversely.
BY that token, the Democrats should be
splendidly equipped for the coming Con-
gressional fracas.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE FIRST SHOOT.

And now arises IN my yard
A question moot.
For have found and closely guard
A little shoot.
1t is a radish, l opine.
My friends to other views incline.
Ny neighbors all their glasses don
And daily meet;
Discuss the matter pro and con
With angry heat
To divers theories they lean.
Perhaps II is a kidney bean.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Our Strenuous Friend.

From the Kansas City Star
Col Roosevelt declined Emperor Franz Josefs
invitation 20 90 quail shooting It was like asking
Hans Wagner 10 play tiddledywinks
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

In making your estimate for your sum-
mer outings, do not figure on cheaper
upper berths in the Pullman sleeping
cars. That suggested reform has not yet
been put in operation by the company.
Not yet. but soon-maybe.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Explained.

From Pele Nele-
Guest at a Restaurant-Excus me. sir
can you let me come 10 the telephone,
You have been there twenty minutes
without saying a word"
'Sorry sir; but I'm talking 70 my wife. ''
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

An enthusiastic California man nomi-
mates Theodore Roosevelt for President
for life. There is stilI no reason 20 be-
lieve that he got his cue from the mighty
hunter himself. however.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

The Prince de Sagan has been barred
from the Kaiser's court at Berlin. There
Is one thing the world admires about VIII
helm. anyway. It approves OF the com
pany he refuses 20 keep.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

Mr.. Harrington. Jr., has quit writing
novels and taken up farming. Somebody
was ''whangdoodled' in that swap. Which
Harrington was It, however?
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

If Uncle Joe" should decide 10 quit,
too, lot of muck-rakers in this country
would be raising a real, sure enough
howl pretty soon about the high cost
Of living.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21

'Mr. Roosevelt mounted the stairs two
at time" says a cable from Vienna.
We would not believe it IL 1t were an
item concerning anybody else on earth.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-21
Not N Doubt About II

From the Pittsburg Post.
With the Daughters Of the American Revolution
and the woman su1ragists both meeting there.
Washington ought 70 have It's hands fun