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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
OUR DIPLOMATIC FREAKS.

Our governments disclaimer of the absurd talk
of it's minister to Greece and Montenegro hardly
settles, the George Fred Williams, a Massa
chusetts politician of VIGOROUSLY erratic character
was commissioned by Secretary Bryan to represent
the government in the countries. 1t is supposed
in Europe that American ambassadors and ministers
are chosen with reference to their character
and abilities. and when one of them proves freak
the cannot responsibility for him
by disclaimng his words acts by dsmissing
him.
1t was hoped by the public that diplomatic
service would be raised in character, but Secretary
Bryan has made it again a harborage for political
hacks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

A zone system of fares has been
ordered for the street railways Oh
Milwaukee, Wis, by the Wisconsin
Railroad Commission on request OF
the Milwaukee Electric Railway
Light Company. AT the same time
the rates on the interurban lines nave
heen revised by two-cent mileage
hasis. Rates within the city are undis-
turbed. and the present city-fare limits
are rets med. All existing outside zones
are abolished. Beyond these the sub
urban territory is divided into zones
of approximately one mile apart. Out
hound passengers, on entering car
will deposit five cents casn OF q nNe.
ao,t civ ticket. On leaving the. car
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

At the time of the war in South
Africa. England bought vast
amount of supplies in dhe United
States, and one of the largest items
of her purchases was hay. 1t was
shipped in enormous amounts 10
South Africa, and the commission
merchant, Theodore Huffman, by
whom most of these purchases We're
handled and exported, became con-
spicuous in business circles because
of the skill and faithfulness with
which he carried on the contracts
with Great Britain.
| was chatting recently with Mr.
Huffman and speaking of the enor-
nous amounts of hay and other
products which he exported tfor the
British government in South AFRICA
at the time of the Boer war
ooh. that is matter of ancient
hist.ory.p he said. EVERY detail of
it worked out satisfactorily and the
incident was closed soon after the
termination of the war But there
was another transaction which oc-
CURED at that time which occasioned
a mystery which ] have never been
able to solve. nor has any one VINO
was connected with me.
Il had been aecuStoIneu loi years
to buy or handle on commission large
amounts of hay and oats when were
grown in the upper valley of the
Harlem and there purchased by the
middleman with whom 7 had direct
dealings. Our custom was to pay
certain amounts upon account and
then to make yearly settlements on
the first of April.
"In April of the year of the war be-
tween Great Britain and the Beers |
made a settlement with this man. The
sum amounted to several thousand
dollars. and ] gave him a check for
the amount. Two months later | had
my bank book balanced and my can
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
EdItor Of the Eyenlng stal

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Dear Sir-In view of the fact that
the town of Nutley is frequently re-
ferred to as well-governed COM
mission government town. may ask
sufficient space to give the views of
one who has made a study of both
forms of government. as applied to
Nutley-not for the sake of knock
ing but as warning to voters of
municipalities contemplating a change
to the new form?
Until 1912 Nutley was governed by
six councilmen and a mayor, under
the town form of government, and
the citizens generally took an active
interest in town affairs, attending in
large numbers the meetings of the
Town Council At almost every meet
ing some citizens availed themselves
of the invitation extended by the
mayor:
rs there anyone present who de-
sires to address the council?
Councilmen who were not respon-
sive to the wishes of their constitu-
ents were relegated to private life at
the end of two years.
Several years ago an organization or
knockers came into existence to Sc
cure reduction in the number of sa-
looms. The membership of this or
ganziation was made up principally
of men who did not want any saloons
in the town and would not patronize a
Nutley saloon, but had well beaten
paths to the private clubs maintain
ing bars for the sale of liquor, that
brought the town no revenue.
The Republican party was then the
majority party in the council and in
caucus had decided that the majority
of the people did not want a reduc-
ton Of the number of drinking places.
They accordingly decided not to
either increase or decrease the number
of licenses.
This civic organization then lent
their aid to the Democratic party and
in 1911 the Town Council went Demo-
cratic. The Democratic party, in eau
Gus. also decided that the majority of
the people did not want a reduction
of the number of saloons.
In 1912 the Republican party was
again returned to power and it was
rumored that they had decided not
to reduce the number of licensed
places. The Civic League then got
busy to secure commission govern
ment. and with the aid of the de-
feated Democratic candidates and men
who had tried to secure saloon
licenses and failed. they succeeded,
two years ago. in carrying the town
for the new FORM
The "Civics" then asked for and Sc
cured a referendum on the question,
"Shall the saloons be reduced from
seventeen to nine?'' The people by
a large majority voted no.
The commissioners took this to
mean that the people wanted more
saloons, and the number was accord
ingly increased.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

~, tho theory that the earning
mower Of person who can reau anu
write Is 500 a year greater than lhai
~ q person who can do neither inc
adult iliitcracy in the United states
i causing annually an economic loss
- more than 500, 100000 According
tha census of 1910, there were
: ION 600 persons in the United States
~ ton years and more unable 70
road or write, or about one out of
overv thirteen. just how much the
country is the loser economically
every year through adult illiteracy OF
course is only conjectural, but tnat
,videspread action should be taken TO
combat this evil. which is serious
menace to the public welfare, is be-
yond question.
uliteracy is not a matter of choice.
II. is chiefly the result either OF
lack--of education facilities or that
combination of circumstances which
sends children into Industrial slavery
before they have had proper school,
ing. And il illiteracy is TO be cftec-
lively combatted we must look TO our
industrial managers to take fore
most part in the work. That, al;
least. is the opinion reached at the
Industrial Leagues conference held
the other day to discuss the qucs-,
ton. 1t is not based entirely on
theory either, but on the practical re-
suits obtained by industrial man
ayers who have seen the wisdom of
giving the matter serious attention.
II classes for instruction in read
ing writing and speaking We're es-
tablished in all factories, stores. con-
struction camps and other places of
employment, and they could be at
tended during working hours with
ont loss of pay. the problem OF
illiterocy soon would be solved. Some
large employers of labor in this city
already have such classes in opera
ton. and If all were TO establish them
ilIiteracy in this city, in the opinion
of one speaker at the conference,
would be wiped out in five years.
Surely, in view Of illiteracy's curse to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
THE NEW SPIRIT OF GREECE.

After lethargy of centuries the people who once
led the world in civilization are coming back into
their own. The spirit of progress in Greece is
shown by the launching in English shipyard of
Greek steamship. the first of line to between
Athens and New York Greece thus breaks into trans
atlantic competition with service that will make a
bid for the large Greek patronage nov enjoyed by
Austrian and Italian lines, and for the American
tourist trade to the evant now principally carried
by chartered German cruising vessels. Incidentally
little Greece, with transatlantic steamship line,
will have just many the big American republic
has
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
Noted Women Whose Birthday Is Yours
BY MARY MARSHALL.
JULY 7
Margaret Clifford
Copyrighted 1914.

b1 MAN =
Margaret Clifford. countess OIL
Cumberland, was born in England on
JULY Z, 1860. From the time she was
a mere baby her father, Earl of Bed
ford. made arrangements to have
her marry the heir of the Earl OF
Cumberland, and when she was sew
enteen the brilliant union took place
Brilliant it was, because 1t united
two of the most aristocratic families
of England. but very unfortunately
IT was because il united two natures
as different as they possibly could
be. The countess was "a woman OF
great natural wit and judgment, and
q sweet disposition, truly religious
and Virtuous and endowed with
large share of the four moral virtues,
prudence justice, fortitude and tenn
perance The death of her two
sonnes." goes on the contemporary
writer, ibid so much affect her as
that ever after the book of job was
her dayly companion" And in the
portraits Of this great lady she is
always depicted with the good book
in her hand.
AS for her husband, the Earl OF
Cumberland. he is always depicted IN
his portraits wearing the glove OF
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10y Prayer

Let be enough to meet each honest eye,
Yet if friend whose orrcwed heart has been undone
Asks for comfort where in truth there can be none
Thep<let grasp his cropping hand-and kindly lie
Andif my neighbor does those things think are Ill,
LET judge Who what tangled aunting skein
Fate may have to have meshed his heart in pain
Would have smoothed the evil knot with half his skll
Since must play the game of life this is my prayer
Though may lose, let preserve smiling face,
Let the weak who fater in the race;
Let me be mercifu-let play fair.
Caroline Reynolds, in Los Angeles Graphic
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
UPLIFT TALKS
BY ORISON SWEET MARDEN
Author OF Pushing to the Front" Etc.
EDUCATION UP TO DATE

There is an educational revolution
going on IN this country. The people
are demanding an education that fits
our civilization. As the silkworm
transmutes the mulberry leaf into
satin so real education transmutes
knowledge, information, into practical
power, into working capital.
Efficiency is the final test OF the
value of an education. How much of
your education can you actually brin6
into play in your life? If, with all
your education, you cannot focus your
mind with vigor, if you cannot hold II
there until it burns its way into the
obstacles which confront you, you are
not educated no matter how many
degrees you have or how much you
know.
Merely stuffing knowledge into a
youths mind which he cannot convert
into power, only clogs the intellect
and obstructs instead of encouraging
the natural mental processes. A real
education should teach the child to
think intelligently, to reflect; should
teach him to be mentally self-reliant.
There is still too much of the book
and too little of the individual natural
teacher in our education.
examining the mlnu, SiulnhS ny
memory. tends rather to suppress the
child's natural curiosity. to diseour-
age his normal eagerness to know
things, his question asking propensi-
ties. This suppression method Is the
death of the best thing in the youth
and it is the price we pay for what
we call education" Educos, the
calling out of the pupil. is the true
meaping of the word, but we have
lost sight of this in our stuffing proc
ess. Turning the current the other
way and examining the child's mind,
instead of giving II free expression,
instead of allowing each special
faculty to be trained and developed,
tremendous grasp, the stream of in
formation is turned inward. the men,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

Queen Elizabeth set in diamonds as
a plume in his hat. in token of the
regard which that imperious lady
bore for him. and as token of-his
own devotion to her. The earl was
one of the handsomest men in her
court and his gallantry and daring
made him very acceptable to the
queen. He was a gentleman pirate,
Va gambler. buccaI1ecr, veritable
nautical Quixote of his day, At his
own expense he fitted out ship to
sail against the Armada, and when
he was able to plumber 1.-THE Spanish
ships that fell his way he did not
hesitate to do so, and according to
the custom of the privateers Of the
day. the treasure which he could take
in this way belonged to him. His
adventures were many, and many n
hazardous voyage did he take in
search of Spanish treasure ships and
many a rich plumber did he carry
back to England. In the meantime
the pious countess went on reading
the book of job, and in the end she
separated from her husband, never to
return.
The seventh of July is the birthday
of Sarah Payson Willis, better
known as Fanny Fern" the Ameri-
can writer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

depend in some emergency that may arise for them
at any time
The distress of a drowning accident is more
acute in the knowledge that it was preventable and
needless A boat in calm water Is overturned. If its
occupants are swimmers it amounts to no more than
froiic If they cannot swim they usually drown.
The frolic in the is tragedy in the other
But why should not the public schools teach swim
ming, the one simple art which every child should
in life?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

DRY IS overworked and cloggldl tie
Iacuities arc overloaded with MATE
foreign to the pupils daily exper
ences, and his. DEVELOPMENT Isl rc 4
tarded rather than assisted
Not how much do you know but
what can you do with your education,
now practical Is it? This is tie test.
Has it increased your efficiency?
This is the question which the great
practical world asks of the graduate.
And this is what education should
aim to fit him to answer efficiently.
This is the only true education
Our country is full of misfit gradu
ates. They are round pegs in square
holes. Their university education has
given them wrong views of the Dig
nifty of life calling. The idea OF
working in store or on farm or
IN machine shop unless he is fore
man or engineer is very distasteful
to the average graduate. But it is
available knowledge, the knowledge
that can be applied to the daily task
that counts today. You can never
accomplish anything by taking hold
of your work with the ends of your
fingers.
The college graduate who can thI,ik
clearly, focus his mind vigorously.
and hold it upon any subject at will.
is what the great practiced world fss
looking for. 1t will laugh at the col !
lege graduate who, no matter how
much book learning" he has, yet
cannot think efficiently. cannot ere
ate, who cannot make out practical
program, who cannot concentrate his
mind with vigor upon any subject
and hold it there at will. An educa-
tion ought to mean increased power
We live in an intensely practical
age, where theories count verv little
The difference between really edu-y
Gated man and an Ignorant man is
that the former is able to bring the
whole of his ability to his task, what
ever it may be, with power, instead
of merely small percentage of it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
Tender Spot.

AS a certain young artist of New
York sat upon his stool one day in
the Adirondacks doing bit of
"mountain stuff there approached
him from the rear a native. evidently
with ideas of his own touching art.
Ibid you ever try photography? p
asked the newcomer.
"Ne;' was the curt response of the
Young artist. who continued his work.
Its good deal quicker, suggested
the native.
IT suppose it is surily assented
the painter, with another dab of the
brush.
And the native added with a dash
of malice, "a good deal more like the
place, "-Lippincott's.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
New Zone System for Street Cars

they will deposit two cents cash or a
two-c cent zone ticket for each zone into
or through which they travel. Inbound
passengers will pay to destination as
they enter Passengers riding in sub
urban territory only viii pay two
cents cash, or two-cent zone ticket,
for each zone into which or through
which they ride, but the minimum
cash fare is five cents. The zone limits
have been established at well-marked
points, which passengers may easily
distinguish This reimbursement de-
creases the fare to some sections and
increases that to others, removing
in such cases undue burdens and TAX
ing away unpaid benefits Engineer
ing News.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

To the Editor of the Evening Star;
Major Carl Lentz, in his address 1T
Roseiand on Independence DAY, asked
what the Oranges have done in the
way of memorializing the soldiers and
sailors of the Civil War who fought
on the Union side, according to re-
ports made of the address. There Is
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
SWIMMING LESSONS IN THE SCHOOLS.

Every summer the many drownngs that
point to the neglect of the teaching of swimming
to children, art easily acquired and never for
gotten At least ninety per cent. of American school
children cannot SWIM and comparatively few of those
who grow up to manhood and womanhood ever learn
the art upon knowledge of which their lives may
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
ORANGE MAN REPLIES TO MAJOR LENT

a fine statue on Military Common,
Orange. dedicated fifteen years ago.
On Memorial Day two bronze cannon
were placed in front of the monu-
ment. which gives it a most dignified
setting. The major car see it any
time he chooses TO come to Orange.
d, L. P
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

From the Springfield Republican.

Franklin X. Lane, secretary of the
interior, gains in legal prestige be-
cause. as Interstate commerce com
missioner, he prepared the decisions
in all the great rate cases which have
been sustained by the United States
Supreme Court. They are now talk
ing of him in Washington as a prob
able nominee for the United States
Supreme Court bench when the next
vacancy occurs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Despite the aggravating heat and
tho awe-inspiring readings Of the
street level thermometers. there is
hope. Futurist clothes will free man
kind-or rather men-folk- from fur
Their worry about heat.
A comfortable, rather shapeIess,
one piece suit for men is announced
by the futurists as the coming garb
for man. IT has one button 1t is
put on and removed as easily as a
hat is donned or taken off.
I'VE wish to abolish the heavy black
dress for men. which suggests mourn
ing" says Signor Marinetti, a futur-
list leader But it is not the appear
ance of mourning so much as the ex
perience Of sorrow which the victims
of the heavy black dress would es-
cane.
Mans dress should be useful to
him to move about in" SAYS Signor
Marinetti. 'and not something that
irritates his nerves and enchains his
muscles" The designs must suggest
impetuousness, energy, movement.
The colors must be brilliant.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

TO the fact that at least three old
horses that have served the govern
ment faithfully have been pensioned.
in other words. they have been turn
cd into green pastures, and will be
cared for until the erd of their lives
in recognition of the good work they
have done 1t would have been diff
cult to find a more effective COM
parison The query will naturally
arise, If we have found it expedient
and just to care for these animals in
their old age, why should we not do
at least as much for the men and
women who devote the best years of
their lives to the service of the gov
eminent?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
ren.Ion Her.es-why Not Msne

FROM the Philadelpbia Inquirer
Senafor Jones, of Washington. in
making plea for pensioning Thomas
Harrison, a clerk, who has been con-
nected with the Naval Observatory
for sixty-eight years, calls attention
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
Illiteracy and Its Cure

civilization and the comparatively
simple manner after all it is to
eradicate New York employers may
we'll do their share toward putting
an md to it.-NeM York Mail
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

Where the Peers Got Their Money.
From the London Chronicle.
The tendency of the hereditary
peerage to verge toward extinction
was noticed some years ago by man
who afterward became peer, and
whose title died with him. Il never
heard of peer with an ancient lin
cage" says a character in "Conings-
by" The real old families of this
country are to be found among the
peasantry. We owe the Eng
lish peerage to three sources-the
spoiation of the church, the open and
fragrant sale of honors by the elder
Staarts, and the borough
of our own times. These are the
three main sources of the existing
peerage of England
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07
ODDITIES IN
TODAY'S NEWS
Operation on Brain Expected to Prove
Cure for Boy Burglar Habit.

Operation on Brain Expected to Prove
Cure for Boy Burglar Habit.
WATERBURY, Conn. July r.
John Anderson. burglar, who APP
peared to be in his teens. is to be
operated upon in an effort to cure
him of stealing. A piece of bone now
resting on his brain win be removed.
Joseph {. Guilfoile who has deep
interest in the lad, appealed for elem
ency and got the court to stay sem
tence. He is an inveterate burglar
and has been stealing since he fell
on a stone many years ago.
Recognize in Picture OF s. s. Florida
tackles" Son Missing Five Years.
PANA, ILL.,. July IA naval pic
ture of men loading rifles on the bat
tleship Florida at Vera Cruz. Mexico.
which was published in newspaper.
has resulted in the location of Walter
w. Rench, son of Mr.. and Mrs. DAN
iel Rench, of st. Louis, for many
years residents of Raymond, west of
Pana. by his parents, after he had
been missing FIVE years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rench recognized in
the picture a striking resemblance to
their son, who disappeared from his
home when he was seventeen years
old, and they sent for the picture as
originally made and then took up
correspondence with the navy depart
ment, learning from the officials that
q young man of the description given
by them of their son mad enlisted five
years ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-07

Eat Sand ms Cure for All stomach Ills.
MUNCIE, Ind. July 7.--George W.,
Cromer. eX-representative in Con-
gress; John n. Fitzgibbon, former as
sistant State factory Inspector, and
Harry w. Long. former prosecuting
attorney, say that they have been
cured completely of their ills by eat
ing sand They had stomach trouble
and tried sand as an experiment.
The sand is not eaten as food but
as something ~ aid the digestion of
food" explained Fitzgibbon today in
dilating on his. discovery Chickens
and turkeys and other fowls do the
same thing, That gave us the idea. "