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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
A STIMULUS TO HOME MANUFACTURE.

bought in Germany" MADE in Paris" I'm
ported from Sheffield Produced in Switzerland
"Russia leather" auring signs frequently
in the big department stores and other trade en-
porums. distinguish certain articles from lines of
goods, similar in design and quality, manufactured in
America By contrast the home product is a rule
superior in all essential and possesses the addi
tional advantage of being cheaper in price.
But a habit has been formed-a bad habit at that.
Bad because it fosters preference for foreign goods
over the American article is nurtured by vanity and
is expensive. In all probability the European
war will condition. if indeed the condition has
already been created whereby the industries of
this country and the products of American labor and
enterprise will into their This is only
1t should be. The demand for articles made here,
but persistenty Disseminated against by the Amer
lean buyer in favor of something of like nature,
but bearing the imported" label, is becoming ap-
parent.
People will visit a store, inspect articles, be po-
ltely informed by the salesman saeslady that
this was made abroad and is priced at such a
figure and with equal politeness told that that is
of American manufacture better in quality and less
expensive
The buyer will invariably sniff disdanfuly at
the home product, say something to the effect that
"Mrs Jones has of those (meaning the i'm
ported piece) and what would she say if folks
had only homemade article to exhibt?" 1t is
always a in real life of keeping up with the
Joneses." The foreign labeled goods purchased
and carried home, while the American articles are
allowed to remain and become shopworn.
With the inability of Americans to obtain for
egn-made articles there will naturally be stimulus
in American manufacture and a consequent increase
In sales to meet the demand.
Manufacturers will be encouraged to greater
efforts, local industries will thrive and Americans
will become educated to the point of realizing that
made goods the best
Home pride and common should speak for
American interests and for all time.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
GERMANS FIGHT. EAST AND WEST.

Eastern Germany has its defenses quite formid-
able those either side of the French frontier
and much more elaborate than the Liege forts In
the great scheme of defense of Germany probably
has been given to the forts that face Russia
than those which face France For there has seemed
to be little risk of the offensive from France, while
Russia bound to take the offensive.
Reports of Russians inside the eastern frontier of
Germany show that the Russian masses are at or
the frontier and that their vanguard is on
German SOIL There two lines of defensive forth
fcations, and behind the first will be found massed
the Germany field army, probably reinforced by Aus
TRANS.
At the time another great Russian army is
moving upon the Austrian frontier which is as eab-
oratey defended that of Germany There have
been engagements between Austrian and Russian cav
airy, the preludes to the great battles to
be fought. In Eastern Europe therefore, a war
drama Is about to great In its magnitude If
not in its world interest, that in Western Europe
Germany is facing two opposite ways IN the war,
and If Italy should take stand against Austria Ger
many will have formidable foe to face in the south.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
The Man Who Was Devoted to Daniel Webster

Some four years ago l spent day
at Concord, N. H., and, having an
hours leisure, I strolled into the park
in the centre of which stands New
Hampshire's capitol. 1 was greatly
interested in a statue of Daniel
Webster 1t had been placed on its
pedestal some years previously and
was not then beginning to show the
effect of the weather. 1t seemed to me
a most creditable work of art, and
it occurred to me that 1t was APP
propriately placed in the capitol park,
since only some forty or fifty miles
to the north lies the town which was
Webster's birthplace, and only two or
three hours railroad ride northwest
erly Dartmouth College, from which
he was graduated, is situated
AS l was looking at the statue
gentleman approached me whom re-
called as having seen an hour earlier
in the lobby of the hotel at Concord
in friendly conversation with Will
lam e. Shandler, who at one time
was secretary of the navy in Presi-
dent Arthur's Cabinet and was after
wards United States Senator from
Vermont. This gentleman, with
courtesy, told me how the statue of
Webster had been acquired by the
State of New Hampshire, saying that
there was an interesting story asso-
ciated with the gift of the statue to
the State by Benjamin p. Cheney.
you probably know that Mr..
Cheney was for many years a man of
great influence in American financial
and commercial life, but you may not
know that he began his active career
as the driver of a stage coach which
ran between Nashua and Keene," he
said.
sit was this way that Mr.. Cheney
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE IN NEW YORK.

straight Progressive State ticket, involving the
withdrawal of the of Harvey D. Human as
candidate for Governor from the Progressive pri-
maries, is to be put up for the November cleo
ton This ends the prospects of fusion candi-
dacy, and Roosevelt, who had favored the fusion
nomination, approves of the Progressive committees
action there will be three straight tickets in the field
in the fall campaign.
1t is hard say what the effect of this change in
the Progressive program will be, for nobody can
gauge the real strength of the Progressive party in
New York and the personal influence of Roosevelt in
the campaign There exceptional conditions in
the State that favor a Progressive candidate
Discomfort exists in both the Democratic and Re-
publican parties, and while the Progressives will
deep into the Republican vote they not unlikely
also to make inroads the Democratic vote. 1t
would be something of phenomenon in politics If
Progressive candidate for Governor should carry New
York next November.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22

learned how to carry on the business
of transporting small parcels. Out of
this stage coach conveyance of small
parcels grew-when the railroads
We're established-the express busi-
ness in the United States.
when Mr. Cheney drove a stage
coach he occasionally had Daniel
Webster as passenger. Webster be-
gan his career as a lawyer in the
town of Plymouth, and the building
is still standing in which he made his
first appearance. AS his law business
grew, he was compelled to travel d
good deal and in that way became ac-
quainted with Mr.. Cheney. For him
Daniel Webster early entertained an
honest admiration, while Cheney re-
garded his friendship with Webster
as one of the most highly valued
experiences in all his life. He watched
Webster's career at Washington with
intense interest. If there ever was a
Webster man in the United States he
was Benjamin P. Cheney.
when he was still a young man
he made up his mind that If he ever
accumulated any money he would de-
vote part of it to the expenses
which the designing of a good statue
of Daniel Webster and the casting of
it in bronze would entail.
well, the time came when he was
able to do this. And it was on ac-
count of this sentimental fondness for
and appreciation of Daniel Webster
which began when Mr.. Cheney was a
stage coach driver that at last the
State of New Hampshire possesses a
statue of her great son, and one which
in it's design and in its location ade-
quately commentaries him"
-
Copyright, 1914, by e. ]. Edwards.
All rights reserved.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
He's Wearing Glasses

A young Court House clerk has
been having trouble with his eyes
lately. He decided to consult an &C.
ulist Leaving the Court House. he
went across the street to. buy cigar.
AS he entered the storekeeper was
behind the counter. another customer
was In front. and a third man was
standing at the end of the counter.
The man at the end of the counter
looked familiar. so the Court House
man nodded and said Hello" The
fellow at the end of the counter
simply stared.
The man from the Court House got
his cigar, and as he was leaving the
store took furtive but closer look at
the fellow he thought he knew.
1t was then discovered that the man
at the end of the counter was one OF
those life-size pasteboard signs ad-
vertising somebody's soda water.
The Court House clerk is now wear
ing glasses.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
HUMANITY ABOVE ALL LAW.

The claim that the purchase of foreign merchant
ships by government and the giving of American
registry to other ships constitute violation of inter
national law is a strained What is the situation
we have to deal with?
Practically all Europe is at war; its commerce
has been stopped and its foreign food supplies cut Off
For this paralysis of commerce, which
has nearly all been carried in foreign bottoms. The
war, in which have concern, has done US
enormous injury, and threatens to do much greater
We have abundant crops, but lack the vessels to
transport them. The millions of Europe in
critical need of products. If crops left
on hands there will be starvation in Europe
Humanity demands that shall get the ships to
carry relief at least to the population
of Europe. To do so must take such foreign
vessels as may be had.
International law does not forbid self-protection
to a neutral nation 1t does not forbid acts of
humanity. Modern is not conceived in the
savage spirit of compelling the non-combatant mil
lions to starve. The action by the United States
in this world crisis is for the projection
of its people and for the salvation of the millions
of Europe 1t is of the highest philanthropy, for it
'blesseth him who gives and him who takes And
which of the nations engaged in the will object
and seek to prevent? Humanity is above all law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22

CHIT CHAT
Some sIayoraIty Bee.

The mayoralty "bee" buzzes busily
in the offices of Raymond, Mountain,
Van Blarcom & Marsh, in the law
yers' building
Thomas L. Raymond-Judge Ray
mond he is called by the legal fra
ternity, because he is former dis
trict court judge-heard the buzz o.
the Newark mayoralty "bee" some
weeks ago.
Worrall F. Mountain, likewise a
judge-the second member of the
firm-also has been 0pestered by a
whole hive of bees, as 1t were. They
We're East Orange humble bees, Re-
publican and Progressive, and he first
swatted the Progressive bee, but 1t
got away from him, and now he has
caught the Republican bee.
Judge Mountain holds sway in the
East Orange District Court.
The other members of the firm,
Andrew Van Blarcom and Theodore
McC Marsh, haven't been stung by
drone bees, by any means. Mr.. Van
Blarcom Is an assistant prosecutor
now, and he says that if he lived in
Belleville, or some other town outside
of Newark and East Orange, he would
run for mayor. Mr. Marsh is a coun-
Gilman in East Orange, and he also
thinks he might be a mayor If he
lived somewhere else than East Or
ange
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
Naval Test Supreme

and thus in comparison with vessels
of the same class in foreign navies
the true test would not be fair
weather steaming at the rate possible
with North Sea gale blowing. One
or two of these vessels attained a
sea speed of nearly 30 knots. In the
case of submarine, nine new vessels
were commissioned last year. These
latter are of various designs and
range up to vessels of considerable
size. The details are kept secret.
During 1918 six large destroyers
We're added to the French navy, all
over 80 knots. Twenty submarines
were laid down since 1910, most of
which are in commission. In maneu-
vers the work of the French sub
marines has been classed as very
successful, and the extended opera
tions gave a wide experience to off,
GERS and men.
The twelve German destroyers of
1928 have been completed. The de-
signed speed of all the recent boats
is 1926 knots. The boats have been
kept very actively at work. The sub
marine boats completed number about
thirty. During 1918 twenty-four sub
marines were kept in commission.
The six Austrian destroyers of 800
tons have been completed and have
steamed on trial from 1926 to 1876
knots. Fourteen submarines are in
the list, of which six are of the gao
to 300 tons type.
The Russian destroyer Novik, of
1900 tons, made a speed of 1913. Sew
eral submarines have been launched
in the Black Sea. Great progress
has been made in the air service for
both the army and navy. The gov
eminent program included $50 aero
planes
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
No Abandoned Farms.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Stories of abandoned farms in New
England States are declared pure flc-
ton by Professor Edward Wallace,
of the Indiana College of Agriculture.
He recently completed tour of in
yestigation and found some interest
ing facts.
Some farm residences were found
vacant and some farms so worn out
that cultivation was hardly profit
able, but he found such land selling
from $40 per acre up to $175, depend
ing on how well land was situated.
Men who understand soil reconstruc-
ton are buying the land and taking
their chances on increasing its pro-
ductivity. When crops fail, these
new farmers do not blame providence
or the weather, but look for chemical
conditions in the soil. If the soil Is
lacking in elements necessary TO
plant life, they correct conditions.
Lime, phosphates and various fer
tilizer compounds are employed.
The same fight is being waged in
Ohio. The State Board of Admin
istration has used many carloads Of
pulverized lime this year on State
farms, putting the soil in condition
LOT Increased prouuCIlOn- II Is uSllB
pulverized limestone from the peni-
Tertiary rock quarries near Column
bus. Analysis shows it ideal for soil
betterment. Worn-out land has been
fully restored in Ohio in hundreds Of
instances. Joint action of brain and
Drawn brings it about without delay.
If the soil of any State is given
proper care 1t will continue to pro-
duce. WORKOUT soil is proof Of
nothing so plainly as poor methods
and lack Of care.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
UPLIFT TALKS
THE SPIRIT OF YOUNG AMERICA
BY oRIsoN SWEET MARDEN,
Author of Pushing to the Front Etc.
Copyright 1914.

As Secretary Garrison left the war
department the other day he was
saluted by a six-year-old b y. M1tty
Roberts. who said he had come frein
Brooklyn to offer the services of the
Boy Scouts If they were needed in
Mexico.
Secretary Garrison thanked the
youthful soldier as he returned his
salute.
Now. this sx-year-old hoy scout
has the true American spirit. The
suirit of aspiration, of icing ready at
all tines for any big demand, of con-
fidence in himself and determination
to reach the top, to push to the front.
When / hear of youth who has an
intense determination to succeed in
the course he has marked out for
himself. when / see him working for
this purpose early and late, SO that
he cannot be turned from his course
a hairs breadth, no matter what
tempts him, I know very well that
success will sooner OF later come to
him, If he has good habits never
knew of a man who struggled hard
and faithfully toward single aim
and who did not at least approxi-
mately. attain his object.
All the red letter men and women
of the world have known this great
aspiration, this self-reliance and de-
termination to grow, to win, to be the
best that is in them.
Margaret Fuller had this divine
hunger for growth when she said:
Very early perceived that the OBJ
ject of life is to grow" And every
thing that entered into the horizon
of her life she turned to account,
made 1t minister to her progress.
The surest sign of genius that can
accomplish things, that can bring
things to pass is divine hunger for
achievement, longing to be some
body and do something in the world.
Lincoln had this divine hunger, which
impelled him to tramp hundreds of
miles in the forest barefoot to bor-
row books which he could not af-
ford to buy. This longing for some
thing higher, this hidden germ Of as
piration struggling for the light-this
is the kind of genius that youth
should cultivate. The boy Garfield
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
TIED THEIR OWN HANDS.

About ridiculous an act as public body could
conceive, uch less put into force is resolution,
rule by the Elizabeth fire commissioners preventing
spending neighbours appeal for help in the event
of fire. The idea born in absurdity and the
commissioners, who voluntarily tied their hands
and hobbled the department chief objects of
criticism, and thinking person will say not deserv-
eddy
Reports have it that the eyes of the commissioners
opening their folly and that they intend to
repeal modify the lettering resolution. No time
should be lost in enectng change.
The recent fire on the premises of former United
State Senator John Kean at Ursino, few yards
the Elizabeth city line, revealed the idocy of the
straining rule. BY the terms of this n't-do-t-
no-how edct the chief of the Elizabeth fire depart
ment could go with his apparatus to the Of
the fire, although besought to do the magnif-
cent Kean home and other valuable property were
imperiled.
Kean other person is not the question, al
though it will doubt be conceded that the former
senator is entitled to consideration
There fire, neighbours property was in
peril and cry for help had been raised In the
nature of explanation it said that severe cleo
trio storm raging and that fire might break
out within the city's limits There is Judgment for
you-watching and waiting for uncertainty when
confronted by certainty.
Take Newark and its regulations for purpose Of
comparison Had the Kean folks requested Chief
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
Evening Star Astrologer
Copy right, 1s14.)

eign questions relating to the United
States will cause anxiety in Great
Britain.
The stars of two national leaders
of rival political parties are not ia
vorable to success. Loss of prestige
and widespread criticism are indi-
Gated.
Again religious disputes and mis-
understandings are foreshadowed.
These will be most prevalent abroad.
but they will cause interest in this
country.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
happy augury for the coming year.
Both men and women will prosper.
Change and travel are presaged. Ad-
vancement for artists and musicians
is probable. Agriculturists, builders
and miners will benefit.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be exceedingly alert and
persevering. Boys will succeed In the
professions or in business careers.
Girls probably win marry happily.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
'The stars incline, but do not comp
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 1914.

Good and evil mingle in the influ-
enee of the stars today, astrologers
declare, for while Neptune and the
Sun exercise kindly sway, Mars and
Saturn are strongly adverse.
Under this rule business affairs con-
nected with shipping should prosper
There is q prophesy of sudden access
of interest in a merchant marine and
in commerce with ports little sought.
1t is a fairly suspicious day for
journeys by water.
While this government prevails in
spirational ideas are believed to be
more easily acquired than when other
conditions are dominant. Poets and
composers should benefit by this con-
fguration.
1t is an suspicious day for seeking
the counsel of persons in high places,
unless they are old. Saturn's evil
power is believed to cause the aged
to be difficult to deal with and their
advice should not be sought until the
planet is in a place whence its benefic
sway is strong.
Signal service men, soldiers, police
men and others who are on guard
should be cautious when Mars is
inimical. This is a time for them to
be exceedingly alert, the seers de-
clare.
The influences are not good for sur
gerry. Physicians should defer any
important matters until better con-
figuration is discerned.
Preachers and speakers are warned
that they may find the conditions diff
ficult, since the stars operate against
a mood of receptivfty or intellectual
response.
There is a prophesy that warns
those who sell clothing and millinery
against heavy losses. They should be
unusually conservative, those who
read the stars declare.
Great Roadway in electrical motive
power is prognosticated for the
autumn.
The death of a famous English
author is foretold and extraordinary
mortality among prominent men is
| predicted.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have a
| fortunate augury for the year. There
is indication of benefits through ell
derby persons. Those who are en-
ployed may be promoted, but indie
pendent business men and women
| should beware of losses.
Children born on this day may have
many troubles to overcome. They
should be taught the value of money.
as their inclination may be toward
| wa cfafnlness
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-22
Barbaric PreIudes.
From the New York World


Before a shot was fired in the pend
ing struggle, war had inflicted meal
culable losses upon neutrals as well az
participants. Europe was reduced to
savagery in an hour. Travellers en-
Joying an old and seemingly we'll.
established civilization one day were
panic-stricken refugees the next.
Credit, transportation, communica-
ton by telegraph, telephone or the
mails, free press and free speech were
instantly destroyed or suspended.
The wild stampede from the CONT
nent was more terrible in some of it's
aspects than the recent flight of for
eigners from Mexico, and needlessly
so. In Mexico there was fear of per-
sonal violence; yet little was reported.
In Europe, tourists whose presence is
ordinarily welcomed were summarily
left without resources.
Decentralization and terror were not
confined to the theatre of war itself.
They seized upon the finance and COM
merce of the whole world and par
alyzed them. They reached three
thousand miles across the Atlantic
and inflicted losses of hundreds of
millions upon the people of the United
States, breaking up their markets, I'M
settling their credit and checking
their industry. In the remotest parts
of the earth, where all is not barbaric,
these tragedies had their counter
parts.
Years ago two nations might have
war as they had epidemics, and it
might last for years to nobodys in
jury but their own. War now is a
different thing. 1t Stays and destroys
peoples who have no part in it, Civil
lization wipes out national boundaries.
War vanquishes civilization and
progress and the humanity and good
faith that attach to them. To appre-
ciate the crime of war we do not need
to await the rolls of the dead or the
lists of cities devastated or of fleets
destroyed. The mere blood outlines
of it may be the smallest part of what
has become an objectionable offense
against mankind.