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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
BIRTHDAY OF NOTED WOMEN
BY MARY MARSHALL.
DECEMBER 10
Jane Austen, Mary Milford
Copyrighted 1914.
Copyrighted 1914.

Jane Austen, who nowadays is
often placed at the head of all women
novelists of England, was born De-
cember 16, 1875. She led an unusually
quiet life. AS a little girl she learned
French and little Italian. She could
sing a few simple old songs in a
sweet voice, was remarkably dex-
ferrous with her needle, and was
especially proficient in satin stitch
work. She was a tall, slender, grace
full brunette, with clear, rich color,
hazel eyes, fine features and curling
brown hair.
She was the kind of woman who
was always exceedingly attractive to
children. Jane Austen never mar
ried, and II there was any romance
in her life it left her with no regrets
or disappointment. pride and Preju-
dice was begun when she was nine
teen and finished three years later.
For none OF her novels did Jane
Austen receive anything but the most
meagre payment, and it was not till
some time after her early death that
her genius was given anything like
the praise it has since then acquired.
Among those who first appreciated
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city pemorraphsrs.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New York is being surveyed. 1t is
a sociological survey, not a mensu-
ration one. 1t Is a survey after the
fashion of the one now being under
taken in Cleveland--on a smaller
scale, however, and along more cir
cumscribed lines. The New York sur
vey will show the distribution of pop
ulation and find the city's social CEN
ire, with Incidental data Of value in
political and benevolent movements.
The social surveyors line OF work
seems to have been something Of a
surprise to those who learned about
it for the first time-more particular
sion. When the surveyor appeared
before that body and endeavored to
explain his line of work, the chairman
Interrupted him.
You are a demographer," he said
The surveyor demurred to the
charge.
NO" he replied, I'm at work or
vital statistics"
Thereupon the universal arbitrator
| the dictionary, was brought out ant
! busted off, and presently yielded the
| information that a denograpfler is al
expert at vital and social statistics ir
regard to ethnology and anthropol.
ogy.
In the course of municipal events
| 1t is quite possible that every or.
ganized community will be equipped
with a city demographer and an ex.
act social centre. For the present
however, Cleveland will abate no in
terest in the labor Of the survey pro,
moters who are engaged in teachins
Cleveland TO know itself.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
The Great War Drama

Mr.. Gridley;" Oregon's great race
and Captain Clark: Santiago ana
Sampson, Schley, Cervera; Merrimac
and Hobson; Shafter, the unVfeIdv:
Wheeler, the wiry.
And that gold-laced. barefooted.
heavily armed bit of bombastio du
plicity Auginaldo, has been lost in
the shuttle, and is almost forgotten.
a terrible fate, that, for the poor lit
tle weuld-be dietator-to be forgot
ten.
The Spanish was as nearly a eood
war FOR US as may be. America was
victorious, she was humane, she was
honorables New names came forth
for us to glory in, even to revere.
History has handed down to us
many precious memories. but not one
quite like The Maine" That stands
solemnly apart. For those men were
not permitted to die with arms in
their hands--not even at post of duty
but unwarned, unconscious, they
We're hurled into eternity. That IL
why, In many American hearts, there
is small, enshrouded place apart,
and therein is enshrined 1.-THE
Maine" words terrible as precious,
and these people never refer to the
Spanish as the little war,
The Russo-Japanese war found
America looker-on, and to the
people at large 1t was like a swift
moving, Observation-Disclosures military
novel. After reading our daily chap
ter of the great serial we watched
the sky for signs and portents. won
dering from what quarter there
should spring up the strange, compel
ling names of heroes newly proven.
And presently up into the dark zenith
there rushed fiery letters spelling out
crisp names.
Twas always a Togo, Yamagata.
Nogi or the like, and we watched In
vain for Russian name to blaze
across the sky--waited vairly for
some one to come forth to fill the
place left vacant by splendid Skobe-
left, perfect flower of Russian chill
airy.
A truly scientific soldier, he was
yet a man of reckless, even mad, ex-
PLOTS, a superlative dandy, a Don
Juan, and very perfect courtier.
When great engagement was an
ticipated our friend Skobeleff pre-
pared for battle by bathing, shaving,
pertaining. DOMINIC silken under
wear, and his handsome white uni
form. with many orders sparkling on
his broad chest.
This habit he laughingly explained
by saying:
"If I fall, shall die like a gentle
man, you Ree"
The hand of an assassin pushed
him from his stool" long after Plevna,
but before Port Arthur, and so-and
so they were all Japanese names that
burned against the sky.
For myself, that old picture of Gull
liver staked out, bound and swarmed
over by his tiny foes, illustrates the
Russo-Japanese war perfectly Gull
liver Russia made the old, old mis-
take of undertaking his enemy, and
we behe1d the result
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

At the beginning G. the Civil War a
report was widely circulated that the
secretary of state in Lincoln's cabinet,
William II. Seward, had made light OF
the prospect of war and had declared
that if there were any outbreak it
would not be serious and that, in any
event, the war would not last sixty
| days or, at the most, ninety days. As
the war progressed, it was frequently
said that Secretary Seward had woe
fully underestimated the tenacity Of
the purpose of the Southern States
and their ability to maintain a war
long enough to enable them TO estab-
fish their government.
This remark attributed to Seward
has become historic, and there are
probably few persons who were living
at the time of the Civil War who do
not recall the prediction which Seward
was alleged to have made and the
critical or fiippant comment which h S
alleged assertion caused as the war
progressed from year to year. Some
years ago, while in a conversation
with Frederick w. Seward it oc-
Cured to me to ask him if his father
aid make that prediction, an, IL so,
When and where he made IT,
Frederick w. Seward, now in serene
old age, still lives, the sole survivor
of all those who were of the official
family of President Lincoln. His
memory Of men and events of those
days is clear and his statements are
known to be accurate. Mr.. Seward
received my question with an ex-
preston which indicated some
amusement, and he explained that
by saying that he presumed he hao
been asked thousand times if his
father had made that prediction and.
II SO, when and where he made II.
Therefore 1t amused him slightly to
hear me, with whom he had had so
many conversations in recent years,
also put that inquiry to him.
There is absolutely no truth in
that report" he declared. MY father
never said anything Of the sort, at
any time or anywhere. He was aware
that the remark had been attributed
to him, but he never took the pains
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
SUFFERS NEW POLITICAL PARTY.

sulzer appears in brand-new political role, that
of sponsor for party, to consist of the Prohi-
bition Progressive and American parties. to nomi-
nate candidate for President in 1915 But this is
only part of Suffers plan. He has not yet modestly
announced his candidacy. That will come little
later
AS prohibition is to be the first plank in the plat
form of the Sulzer organization, it is evident that
the other two organizations, if the American party
has any entity to be annexed The proposition
does not consider the views wishes of the Progress
sive voters, who are supposed to adopt prohibition
much as they would other question to be put into
platform.
Mountebank politics such ss SulSer represents
has come to be offensive to the American people. And
in these times of stress, grave responsibilities and
pressing great questions of national they are
doubly offensive. Suzer himself has had his day and
made the worst possible exhibition of himself If the
Prohibtionists take him up with his fantastieal
scheme of a new party they will show strange
enough conception of American politics.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
OPINIONS AND VIEWS FROM THE EXCHANGES

features as made the bill of the long
session unacceptable must not be in
eorporated in the bill of this session.
They have not changed their attitude;
and as they feel that the public Is
with them on the matter they will
fight more vigorously now than they
did three months ago.
Half a loaf is better than no bread
II money for new projects cannot be
obtained, attention should be centred
on what is necessary to continue work
| on meritorious old projects. No such
projects should be permitted to "gc
| back" for want Of appropriations
That course would not he economy
| but waste.
The next Congress will have tc
tackle this question in dead earnest
| Mr.. Burton will not be present, bui
some man In Senate or House sharing
his opinions will express them and
bring on what may prove one of the
most important engagements of thu
session.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
by DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG
A. B., NJ. A, NJ d. tJohn Hopkins).

half hour before each meal Take
milk of magnesia or oxide of mag
nesia before meals.
H. S., Newark, n. ].
OWL you please tell me what
to do for an itching condition that
has developed a little above my
waist?
A.-Bathe in hot water and apply
at night calamine, 21s drains; phe-
mol, V dram; zinc oxide, 2 drains;
glycerine, 2 drains; lime water and
rose water enough to make ounces
1. W., Newark, N. J.
Own you kindly tell me of q
remedy for Inflammation of the bow
els?
A,-Bulgaria tablets, after meals
and milk boiled 20 minutes every
three hours has cured this trouble.
A. P. p, n. j.
OIL am troubled with gas in the
stomach. Please tell me what to
eat
A.--Eat figs, apples, oranges, oat-
meal and cereals, and drink glasses
of water one-half hour before each
meal. Also take seven grains OF
OAlue Oh IndBneSla before meals, anO
charcoal after. Take plenty of eX-
ercise in the open air.
DIR. Hirshberg will answer questions
for readers of this paper on medical
ny gienic and sanitation subjects that are
OF general interest. He will not under.
take to prescribe offer advice for In
diyiduaI cases. Where the subject is moi
of general interest letters win be an
swered personally, IL a stamped and ad.
/ dressed envelope is enclosed. Address al
| inquiries to DIR. l.. X. HirshberR, car,
/ this office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

the ability of Jane Austen Was Sir
Walter Scott, who once said in prais-
ing her work: 1.-THE big bow-wow
strain I can do myself, but the exr
quisite touch which renders ordinary,
commonplace things and characters
interesting from the truth of the de-
scription and the sentiment is de-
MED me-
Mary Milford. who was born De
cember 16, 1887, was an English
writer, who enjoyed enormous popu-
larity in her day, but has since been
almost forgotten. AS a child Of ten,
Mary Milford received 100000 in a
lottery. She chose for herself the
number 1928, because it totaled the
years of her age. But her father
squandered all that he had and the
entire sum of the lottery, and it was
in an effort to support her family
that Mary Milford turned to writing.
Augusta Holmes, who was born in
Paris December 16. 1S47 was a must
cal composer of extraordinary ability.
Mary Catherwood, who was born in
this country December 16, 1S47 was a
writer of considerable merit Her
book THE Cracque o. Doom is still
admired.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
A HUMAN THERMOMETERS.

The prosperous Newarker in his fur-lined overroat
recognizes the presence of a cold by extra
Jingle in his cheeks and nose, but he has to consult
the mercury know how close to the atmosphere
is on such nights that of Monday. He might find
almost as accurate thermometer in the crowds of
the shyering frendless and iobless besesing the
rescue homes and lodging-houses. The rush for
SHELTER these institutions is unvarying accom-
paniment of q cold wave, and It's saddest feature.
feature of the situation during the present Wis.,
iaton of winter, which happily seems to be passing,
is the large number of well-dressed and apparently
educated and refined applicants for housing. These
people are grateful for a room in which they
SIT and sleep but their pride stops at asking the
public or the wayfarer for aims. Wellto-do benevo-
lence can find wide field by seeking out the impov-
erished who driven by the icy blasts to seek
shelter at night but who the next day will resume
hungry tramp, not for charity, but for work.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
sELF-pENrAL DAYS ARE sEAsoNABnE.

Baltimore yesterday had Self-Denial Day. Thou
sands of residents OF the Monumental City went with
out some luxury, in even necessity and
gave the money it would have cost to fund for the
poor. This Is good example for every city to fol-
low especially in these days before the Christmas
season 1t is much better than taking the share for
the destitute, at home abroad, from the amount
USUALLY spent for holiday gifts.
There Is no spirit of sacrifice about making ones
own children do without their Christmas enjoyment
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

From the WashIngton star.

From the Washington Star.
Senator Burton announces opposi-
ton to a river and harbor bill at this
session if it contains any pork pro-
vision. His opposition forced radical
changes in the bill reported to the
Senate at the long session, and pub
lie sentiment sustained him. The per-
Torrance was notable achievement
and brought the Ohio Senator into
the Presidential limelight. His name,
largely on that account, has since
been on the list under discussion in
connection with the next Republican
Presidential nomination.
What Mr.. Burton did at the long
session he can, II challenged, 10
more easily now. Time will work IN
his favor. The life Of the session is
short and cannot be increased. A
hlibuster earnestly and ably conduct
ed will kill any measure. Where sc
much Is pressing, with three months
the limit, the machinery mush work
smoothly.
This situation should be taken into
account by the convention which
meets here tomorrow to consider tbs
matter of our waterways. II will bt
a representative gathering. Promi
nent men from all sections will b.
| present, with Information as to loca.
needs and desires, and prepared t.
reason together and with Congress OF
what should be done now.
| 1t will not do to characterize thes'
men as pork" hunters. They are al
! sincere in their views as Mr.. Burton
| is in his. They have, as he has, giveI
thought to the subject. Their object
as his, has 10 do with the public
| benefit.
But Mr.. Burton and his coadjutor:
in the Senate hold the age" The'
! have the say, and they say that sucf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
Che CittIe Woman in Black

Her delicate face and slender hands
Her haunting eyes, with their mystic CLEANS
She lives on the measureess borderlands
Between the dead and the living dreams
Her face of sorrow is sadly sweet
Her tender eyes fine;
She knoweth how far it is TO meet
The things that are divine.
For she hath climbed through the moaning night
In her lonely room of years
The little woman in black whose plight
Is to all the spheres.
None pray much to be patient as her,
None wait with much grace;
Under her eyes the shadows STIR
And sad smile lights her face.
For half the time she is not here
In our little world of men,
But off somewheres where face leans near,
And she has her own again.
Her frail, fair form and fingers white
Her longing look and her aching smile
She lives in world of the spiritual sight,
And her dead will TO her afterwhile
Baltimore Sun.
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Gentle Consideration

The sayings of little folk frequently
are sage as well as suggestive. A
literary magazine recalls the naive
remark of 'sPenini" Browning, son of
the famous poet, when. during some
childish illness, his devoted mother
bent anxiously above his bed.
Think it's a little boy in the
street." the child murmured, desiring
to be of comfort, land you won't feel
SO bad"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
What He Wanted to See

Farmer Hawbuck-Yes: my datter
museum)--Is this the statery room?
Attendant--It Is, sir. Anything
special you'd like me to show you?
Farmer Hawbuck-Yes; my darter
told me T. be shore an see the Apoller
with the beveled ear.-Washington
Herald.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
MORE TROOPS TO THE BORDER.

The orders for additional troops to be sent to
Naco, Arizona where large force is now gathered,
indicate decided action by government although
the step may be purely precautionary II It should
be necessary to shell the Mexican camps, from whence
shots have been fred the border killing or
wounding Americans 1t will be desirable to have on
hand enough of force to up the act If necessary
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

to help others There is some sacrifice by adults in
a temporary self-denal which in many cases may be
physically beneficial Cutting out meal reducing
it to a minimum for at least one day can harm no.
body and the aggregate saving in large city would
go far toward relieving distress.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

are 80 inefficient that they would be
useless for quick service. Pennsyl-
vania has 10, TAP officers and enlisted
men out of 1,139.526 available.
In order to bring the National
Guard up to the standard of efficiency
there should be fuller training for
commissioned officers, special schools
for non-commissioned officers, an ex-
tension of time for field service and
annual maneuvers. moderate pay for
time spent in armory duties, drills
and arm practice; the creation of a
militia reserve from the men who
have served their term in the guard.
Even the limited experience given
by National Guard service Is Of value
to all young men, in improving their
physique. creating habits of prompt
obedience and in teaching the value
of practical patriotism.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
She RoIted

What did your wife say when she
saw you dance three times with that
pretty young woman?"
Nothing. She just bolted the
party. Detroit Free Press.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16
Answers to Health Questions

Mrs. NJ. NJ, Newark, N. ].
Q.LMy nine-year-old child is
troubled with pin worms. What is
a cure?
A.-The following injection viii be
very beneficial: Salicylic acid. two
drains; borate soda, two drains; warm
water, one pint
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
BY far the easiest and least objec-
tionable method of building up an
adequate force for national defense
is to strengthen the National Guard
of the several commonwealths At
present New York is the only State
that has conformed to the provisions
OF the Dick bill, and is able to put a
full division, completely equipped In
ali arms. into the field. pennsylvania
stands next, but has not quite met
ali of the requirements. Many States
have been culpably negligent, and
their attitude is reprehensible.
OF the 15,647,347 available for mill
tary service, as reported by the
adjutant- general of the United States
only 125,478 are now serving in the
State militia, and many regiments
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-16

An Interested Reader, Newark, N. j.
Q.-What shall do for belching?
A--Eat figs, apples, oatmeal, ce-
reals, shredded wheat and charcoal,
and drink three glasses of water one
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Newark @uenlnD Star
JAMES SMITH. JR
POUNDED MARCH 1. 1882.

Published every afternoon. Sundays excepted by the
Newark Daily Advertiser Publishing Company.
Entered secondclass matter February T. 1905 at te
Postof1ce, Newark.
and American Newspaper
Publishers Association.
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Detroit's Wealthy Ex-Newsboys to Sell
Papers Again for Charity.


DETROIT, Dec. 16.-"Newsies" Of
Detroit--not the poorly clad little
chaps who sell papers on the streets
but the prosperous business men
who were "newsies" years ago-will
sell papers for charity next Monday
to aid the "Goodfellows" work.
1t was James j. Brady, United
States collector of internal revenue,
near-miIlionaire If not quite one IN
fact, who conceived the idea. Little
Jimmie Brady used to sell papers at
Fort and Griswold streets, where now
stands the Majestic building. Stand
ing there yesterday, Mr.. Brady held
in his hand the newspaper with
cartoon showing a "Goodfellow'
walking down the street with this
ghost of his former self, little
newsboy, walking by his side as an
'eThat hits me-" he said, and at
once he issued call to all Detroit
men of wealth and position who once
sold papers on the streets of Detroit
to throw aside their years, their BUSH
ness worries and their dignity and
sell papers.