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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
THE AWFUL WASTE OF GOVERNMENT.

The waste by government into many
millions year. If this improvidence could be
stopped there would be little need for taxes. Sem
Aldrich said in Congress that he could run the
government at cost several hundred millions less
than it is with good results. There is no doubt
that if all the cut off the saving would at
least be $50,O00,O0O.
But Congress isn't inclined that way Much of the
waste is represented in congressional privileges The
public printing is enormously costly because of these
privileges The postoffce department, for the same
reason, is under millions of unnecessary expense
For example, the cost of campaign document
circulated in Hudson county for Congressman Kin
kead was about s. 400, exclusive of the printing.
If this shameful misuse of government property
and money stopped there would be no need of
government tax commercial paper and on the little
Injuries of the wage-earners. They have to pay
taxes because congressman like Kinkead take adj
vantage of their opportunities to use the public print
ing and the mails for their purposes and charge
twenty cents mile for railroad travel when the
average cost is only about two cents mile.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
They Went to the Show

There's a man in Newark who car
ries all of his pay home every Satur-
day night. His wife then hands him
his weekly allowance. and usually the
pair then go somewhere for weekly
celebration. The celebration either
takes the form of a trip to the
theatre, supper, or both.
AS the cost comes out OF friend nus
bands allowance, visit to both the
theatre and restaurant compels him
to curtail his lunches. Therefore, on
a recent occasion he protested.
Now, my DEAR" he said, 1T Is
going to be either one or the other.
am not willing to find that my
pockets are as barren as the Sahara
in the middle of the week, and be
compelled to tighten my belt until
get home. So we will have to be
satisfied with either the supper and
the red ink or the play. 1t can't be
both"
especially to have good time to-
night" she said I'll tell you what
ri do. If you will buy the supper
I'll pay for the show"
This sounded good, SO they departed
gaiiy for fashionable restaurant:
Husband ordered plentifully, and
milady was as happy as could be, Sac
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
THE WOMEN IN THE WAR.

In war times in the past women did the physical
work of men engaged in In Europe they are
doing that now, but they do While the peasant
usual, works in the field in the place of her
absent lord and far possible, provides for her
children, the of the upper classes not idle.
In Germany there is every kind of organization
for to help ameorate the conditions produced
by the and royalty, nobility and gentry en-
rolled. Dainty of society serving
in the hospitals while Others looking after the
dlstresses of the poor. The trivalities of German
social life have given place to deeds of mercy, and
even of heroism.
So it is in France One touch of nature makes all
womankind kin. There is in France the aban-
donment of the frivolties of feminine life and the
same devotion to the work of humanity. In England
the women of the better classes all enlisted in this
work, and the Austrian and Russian aristocracy are
likewise engaged. How much greater would be the
horrors of great if women did not forward
to be the ministering angels!
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
In the World Of Labor

Paperhangers In Providence, r. l.,
have formed q separate and distinct
union.
Buffalo, N. Y, stone PAYERS have
secured the eight-hour day and union
recognition.
Scattered throughout the country
ara Sc policewomen.
A six-hour day Is being seriously
discussed In some trades.
compositors at Edinburgh, Scotland.
average 1927 week.
Iowa carpenters are in favor of a
minimum wage of so cents an hour.
Carpenters and joiners in Bloem-
fontein Orange Free State, receive
81 cents per hour and work nine hours
per day.
In Michigan the average wage of
girls under sixteen years of age is
slightly in excess OF 80 cents a day.
A deputation of labor men will ask
at Ottawa that the working men be
proteCleu III case VI d AuurhtprluHi-
In the West End of London, Eng,
there are scores of walters whose in
comes range from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year from tips alone.
1t has been decided to increase Irish
teachers salaries, the cost being $780,
900 for the first year and eventually
$4,000 a year.
Augusta (Ga.) City Counsel voted
$3.50 for sAe Labor Day celebration
of local unions.
Photographers of the Southern Pa
cific will demand an increase in pay.
At the close of last year there were
176.0oo trade unionists in Canada.
In 1918 the number of persons en-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF WIRELESS.

TO preserve neutrality while other nations are at
the government has the right to use the armed
forces of the United States Certainly, therefore, it
has just much right to assume control of wireless
telegraphy, which might be made pernicious agent
for the violation of neutrality The decision of the
Federal department of Justice that
ship wireless messages is legal asserts the
of nation set public safety above private in
terest
The Marconi Company, which disputed this author
ty, showed spirit of selfshness, which is properly
rebuked The president Of the Marconi Company is
John w. Grggs, former encouragement of the
United States, who unable to anything in the
Sherman antitrust act that enforceable against
the until another attorney general showed him
there teeth in it,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
In Land of Jokedom

The Moon Maid tangoed hot and fast,
Flashing her silver slipper;
She dipped all night Through the
heavens vast
| In a dance with the great Big
Diper New York World.
The sea dog is up on fudge,
Knows all the crop
OF fountain drinks, and is a Judge
OF ginger pop.
Pittsburgh Post.
Now Uncle Sam with watchful eye
On foreign strife Is gazing;
From us they get the gold to buy
The grain that we are raising.
Washington Star.
What makes you think his advice
always Is good?"
Because 1t is invariably so dis
agreeable to follow.'--Houston Post.
Am the only girl you've ever loved?
She nestled by his side.
A culver as of goosefiesh crept across
poor Georges hide.
why, sure" he said, his face aside,
you're 1T, you know, because
There amt no other girl at all, and
never is nor was"
Galveston News.
Women may learn to smoke and
drink"
"Wen?"
"But they will never adopt the
habit of getting behind a newspaper
at breakfast and contributing only
gruuts to the conversation. kansas
City Journal.
Love. honor and obey-the marriage
VOWS,
Alas for vows 80 promising so
hooking!
Full many bride will simply knit
her brows,
When mildly asked to darn her
hubby's stocking. Judge.
Waiter, this is very small por-
ton"
ut Is, sir But it is impossible
with the place crowded as you see 1t,
sir. to serve larger one. New York
Post.
You may scratch the back of a
kindly man
Who scratches your back, but say.
You can't scratch the back of d
match, by heck,
Because it amt built that way!
-Lippincott's.
Briggs-Hard work to find out much
about this war; isn't it?
Griggs-Very. Why, we couldn't
know much less about IL IL we were
both official war correspondents
Life.
| want to get into the old flannel
shirt
And the trousers that nothing can
harm,
| / want to get out to the sand and
| the dirt
That abound on old Joshua's farm
] want to get out on the lake that Is
there
| And weather its summertime
squalls,
| And blister and bake in the sunshine
and swear,
Whenever the boats engine stalls.
Toronto Telegram.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND EXPENSES.

Halliday classes for this school term number 12S.
No less than $500 children will have to be content
with halliday tuition until cassrooms are COM
pleted and added
The enrolment for the first week is extraordinary,
and the total may reach the impressive figure Of
10000 far exceeding the expectations of the school
board. The meaning of this is schoolhouses,
more teachers and more expenses.
Probably the school enrolment in other munich
paes this year also shows much greater totals than
ordinarily. This fact will forbid any legislative raid
next winter the public school derived from
State taxation for for the States expenses
There will be large increases in the State school tax
and in the district school taxes and every dollar
the railroad taxes dedicated to the schools of the
counties will be needed in the next annual appro-
prations.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
10 n. pal.or Of the EvsnIng star:

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
sir-When will it occur to sufrra-
eists of both sexes that those who
are their only really active opponents
in the fight for equal suffrage are a
vast majority--about 80 per cent.-ol
the women of the country?
Women who are neither afraid nor
ashamed to declare that their sex
places upon them physical hmlta-
lions. which preclude the possibility
OF their taking any position on an
eouality with men where muscular or
physical strength might be required
to uphold or enforce the result OF the
ballot.
Is 1t not somewhat inconsistent on
the part of suffragists at all times TO
loudly declare that their CHIEF de-
sire for the vote is for power to I'M
prove conditions for the wage-earn-
Ing girl, to enable them to insist
upon legislation forcing shorter
hours" because she is woman,
"hieher wages because she is a
woman. safer conditions in factories
because she Is a woman, ETC., through
a long gamut, but always the same
refrain. "because she is q woman"
But as soon as other women or a
physician show good cause why
extra burdens and responsibilities
should not be forced upon the sex
because she is a woman) they loudly
proclaim the entire ability of women
to stand any strain, physical or men
tai, which men could endure!
That men should be ready to join In
this cry is inexplicable and hardly
upholds the established standard OF
their attitude towards women, though
1t may be excused on the explanation
of one who l heard say, They are so
sure now that they can manage and
take care of all creation, let them
begin by taking care of themselves. p"
But to the women let me say-as a
woman-that every one among them
knows their contention to be unauai-
ifiedly absurd, not because other
women or physicians say SO. but be-
| cause they cannot vote away the
dictates of God, not repeal the laws
| of nature. neither cam they make
them a negligible factor In the lie oil
any woman, old or young.
Those who have already instituted
active warfare, the militants in Gres'
Britain, months ago pressed into ser
vice a number Of men, pledging thai
IL they were sent to prison their fam
! lilies would be cared for until theil
release out of special FUND raised
for the purpose.
Now they have formed a standins
army that they may always be unoei
the protection OF men.
Men OF the toughest London type
drawn from Bow Baths, London'l
famous East Side.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19

II was speaking of this at one time
to Whitelaw Reid. who. If he had had
the slightest desire for the office, could
have been nominated for postmaster
general at least twice In his career.
Mr.. Reid said that it was especially
appropriate that man of editorial
training, and particularly If he had
also learned the printers trade,
should be placed in charge of the
postoffice department. He also sald
I think the most interesting coin
cidence associated with the selection
for important political place of men
who were by vocation editors is illus
trated by the election of Schuyler Col
fax as speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives at Washington, and after
his retirement from that office TO be-
come vice-president, was the election
of James G.. Blaine as speaker Of the
House.
Both Colfax and Blaine were edi-
tors-Colfax of a paper in Indiana;
Blaine of two papers, one at Augusta,
Me-, and later, one at Portland, in the
same State. Both were editors when
elected to Congress and each had
gained distinction in his own State as
an editor.
"'Colfax was the first man whose
NochtioH was That Oh an eultOr TO Do
elected speaker of the House, and
Blaine, who was Colfax's successor,
was the second editor to be elected
to that important place.
I don't recall ever having heard
this singular coincidence referred to,
but I have often thought of 1t and
upon one occasion I spoke to Mr..
Blaine about it. inferred from his
answer that the coincidence had
never occurred to him."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
THE DECLINE OF THE EXPRESS BUSINESS.

Eleven express companies in the United States re-
ported net operating of $4,650,000 for the
nine months ending with May, 1913 For the similar
period ending with May of this year the total was
$692,0 This falling off of S5 per cent. shows
chiefly the working of the parcel post rival al
though the reduction of by the Interstate Com
merce Commission is also factor 1t is doubtful
If there will be eleven express companies left to make
any kind of report by the end of another fiscal
The express company is a parasite that for many
years fatened immensely at the expense of the public
Many millions of its profits the Interstate Com
merce Commission proved by the express companies
books were dishonest. So sympathy need be
wasted
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
THE DEATH OF ROLAND.

The death of John p. Boland In the county Jail yes
terday brings to light scandalous of injustice
which ended In tragedy
Boland truck driver He drove horse
famed, it is said, by pebble and was arrested by an
agent of the s. p. c. A. justice of the peace sent
him to jail month ago, in default Of payment of an
excessive fine There he remained, frendless and for
gotten until in the performance of prison duty he
was smothered in the jail cellar.
It is well that organized labor has taken up this
for investigation 1t is WE'LL ALSO that the nvest
cation should be thorough and take in other of
this character of which there is public knowledge
The combination of private society with police power
and justice of the peace is not good one for COM
munity. est r
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
CHICAGO THE WORLDS METROPOLIS IN CRIME

Chicago is only the fourth city of the world in
population but 1t claim the proud emnence of be-
ing the first in crime. More murders and assaults
with intent to kill committed last in Chi
cago than in New York London, cities twice it's
size. The may be found in the further state
ment that only cent of the persons arrested in
that city were sentenced to imprisonment
Chicago cannot dispute the figures SANDER,
for they the authority of IT'S special council
committee appointed to investigate the subject The
conclusion Of the committee should easily be fore
casted. Crime increases because it is not punished
And that is the trouble with criminal justice in New
York city, where the police magistrates always have
been in close touch with the criminal classes and
the influence of the political district leaders.
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1.-The stars incline, but do not compel.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1914.

'The stars incline, but do not compel.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1914.
Good influences predominate today,
for astrology finds that the Sun, Nep-
tune, Uranus and Mercury are all in
beneflc aspect, while Saturn alone is
adverse.
1t is a fortunate time for visiting
friends. Travel, also, Is under a
lucky sign.
Extraordinary prosperity is prog
and the far West, especially those
that are on the water.
Ministers and those who teach right
living are subject to most encourage
ing sign. They will engage in new
lines of work meant to succor and
instruct those who are unfit for
economic struggles. There is a
prophecy that the nation will take
extreme interest in thrift and
economy.
While this aspect Is favorable it
does not overcome the malignant
power of Saturn, which still foments
disputes among nations, but 1t should
strengthen those who work for peace
and harmony.
Supreme fame Is persistently
prcphesied for man who is to meet
a crucial demand for a difficult SER
vice to his country. This hero will
be one of several who are honored,
but his name will be most reverenced.
Neptune Is in an aspect held to in
dictate success and the widest extern
sion of shipping interests. Fleets will
be built and commerce with the South
will grow tremendously, the seers de-
clare
According to the interpretations of
the stars. political conditions will
present many surprises this autumn.
Sweeping changes in Congress are
foretold.
California Is subject to problemati-
cal influences, which are on the
whole favorable. Despite the war,
the Panama Pacific Exposition.
which is under promising sign, has
a most encouraging outlook.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is have
a happy augury for the year. They
will be lucky in making changes or
in removing business or dwelling
place. They may have heavy ex-
penses, but they will prosper.
Children born on this day probably
will be lovable, clever and trust
worthy. They may be inclined to be
too generous and kind for their own
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19

ployed in the 1851 mines and quar-
ries of France was 375,240, including
331 Ala adults and 1867 boys and girls
Organized labor will be a factor in
the January municipal elections at
Toronto, Canada.
ottumwa, Ia, IS in the throes of q
labor forward movement.
Stockton (Cai.) labor unions have
put new labor paper in the field.
A labor temple Is contemplated by
local unions in Bloomington, Ill
Twenty thousand people are en-
ployed in the knitting industry OF
Piedmont. Italy.
Blacksmiths at Malaga, Spain, are
paid fifty-four to seventy-two cents
day.
Efforts will be made to have the
eight-hour law enforced in all public
Institutions, State, county and NUM-
cipal, in New Jersey.
Electricians at Topeka. Kan, will
get twenty-five cents a day increase
beginning January ], 1915
The National Union OF Railwaymen
and the South Wales Miners Fedora
ton are going to acquire the West
London Labor College jointly.
The Canadian government has de-
cided to deport all persons who have
been less than three years in that
country and who are unable to get
work.
Sentiment favorable to the election
OF workingmen as delegates to the
coming New York state eonstitu,
tional convention Is increasing.
A recent government report shows
that the wages of farm laborers have
increased more than those of city
workmen in the last twenty years.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Did It

Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But he, with chuckle replied
That maybe it couldn't but he would be
Who wouldn't say till he'd tried
So he buckled right in with the of grim
On his face If he worried he hid it.
He started TO sing as he tackled.the thing
That couldn't be DONE and he did it.
Somebody scoffed, "Oh, you'll do that,
At least ever has done it,
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat
And the first thing he knew he'd begun it,
With the lift of his chin and bit of grin,
If any doubt rose he forbid it;
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it,
There thousands to tell you it cannot be done;
There thousands to prophesy failure;
There thousands TO point out to you one by one,
The danger that wait to assa you
But just buckle in with bit of grin,
Then take off your coat and go to it,
Just start in TO sing as you tackle the thing
That Cannot be done" and you'll do it.
Evelyn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Looking to the Higher Power.
ON the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
Straight to the heart of every man
and woman in the United States who
has been saddened beyond the power
to voice the feeling of depression will
speed the noble proclamation of the
President calling us as nation to
pray to Almighty God for the peace
of Europe. Dismayed and helpless in
the midst of the awful tragedy, we
are asked to turn to that Higher
Power which controls the destinies
of nations as of men, and Is still SUI
preme when all else fails.
Where else can we go but TO
Thee?' How profoundly the prayer or
distress and of faith, uttered so often
by the fathers of the republic ana
during the Civil War will appeal to
the descendants of those who then
lived, no less than to all others who
have come under allegiance to the
United States. Men may dispute
about the causes of this dreadful war,
ascribing responsibility for its inau-
guration where they Will, but these
things are trivial when blood is being
shed like the rain and death is abroad
on the continent of Europe, drawing
a train of bereavement that is inn
measurable and growing every day.
That is the awful matter to be halted.
The passions of man are like the
ruthless elements of nature when be-
yond control. All the conventional
barriers fall. We are helpless and
afraid. Mans mastership becomes as
idle as down blown by the wind. Gre
lures of a day, we cannot command
that day. In the humbleness of its
impotence once proud humanity sees
itself as it is, and there is no help in
it. 1t is for the spiritual good of men
and of nations thus to be brought
low, lest they forget.
But looking above the blood-stained
earth we can see the serene heavens
and send above them the aspiration
Tor the place that God alone can give
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good. These subjects of Virgo also
partake of Libra qualities, as they
are on the cusp.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1914.
Astrology finds this a day unfa-
vorable for the pursuit of most voca-
tions, since Mars rules strongly for
evil
While the confguration lasts con.
ditiops are believed to be most men
acing for whatever depends for sue
cess on strength, force and courage.
The rule Is especially threatening for
army officers and soldiers of every
rank
The sign is sinister for whatever
concerns the producers of food, who
will have an inclination to extort large
prices from consumers. The seers
predicts dire famine In many parts
of the world, and much hunger for
the United States, which will escape
the worst conditions but will still
harbor much poverty.
Steel workers, proprietors of foun-
dries and other plants in which metal
is prepared for commerce have a sin
lister omen, which Is read as indi-
eating immense gains, but these may
involve scandals and many unpleas-
ant and dangerous complications.
The rule is not an suspicious one
for speakers, lecturers, serious actors
and politicians.
AS the adverse aspects of Mars
have q tendency to make one brave
but headstrong. self-confident and,
domineering. the sway Is not con
ducive to harmony between employ
ers and employees
Sedition and uprisings in India have
been repeatedly prognosticated.
Railway accidents in which many
persons lose their lives are foreshad-
owed and travel during the autumn
months may be attended by unpre-
cedented perils.
Education is subject to the best d.
rection during the autumn months.
Women are especially favored by the
stars.
Persons whose birthdate it is will
have O prosperous year. Both men
and women should be cautious about
lending money. Litigation will be un-
lucky and cause severe losses.
Children born on this day have a
happy augury for life. They are likely
to be quick witted, versatile and in
dustrious. Girls may marry under an
unlucky star