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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
THEY WERE FINANcIERs.
Woman's Club Members Exchange Intelligence Concerning Mon
 etary Matters.

The Linnet club of ladies had been listening to lecture in which economies and sociology were subtly blended, re- lates Youths Companion. "It was very able" young Mrs. Penney said, judi cially, "but don't entirely agree with MT. Hope in what he said about women's s slipshod business ways. think the average woman is as good a fnancier as the average man."
 "So do T." said Mrs. Pell, emphatic ally. .'I don't spend half the money MT. Pell does for shines and newspapers and things
 She is every bit as discriminating in savings and expenditures as he is,' continued Mrs. Penney, returning to the abstract.
 Besides, she doesn't smoke" supple mented Mrs. Pell, dropping back to the concrete.
 "Do you know Mrs. Stedman began, thoughtfully. T don't believe I've ever saved penny in my life"
 'tNot on anything? Not even bar gains?" demanded Mrs Pell, excitedly.
 "No," said Mrs. Stedman, shame facedly. I'm out and out extravagant." 7"
 Why don't you start bank account? :? It might help you," said Mrs. Penney. kindly.
 "Yes, why don't your" Mrs. Pell said. ''I've had one for yearslong before was married"
 "Of course you have one?" Mrs. Sted- man asked Mrs. Penney.
 'Oh, yes; 1t is so much less bother to 1~YS% Ah nesslike, too, you know" Mrs. Penney replied.
 I've always thought it might be hard to keep straight in one's accounts" said Mrs, Stedman, timidly; "it seemed sim- pie to ask for money, or have things charged. But I'm going to have an ac- count. What is your bank, Mrs. Ten ney?'
 Mrs. Penney reflected briefly. T use the same one that my husband does, 2 she answered, discreetly
 'Has it name-or anything?" Mrs. Stedman asked "I'd like to have my money where somebody know has an account"
 "Oh, try my bank!" urged Mrs; Pell. I've been there for years, as I said. When was married Mr., Pell spoke of his bar X, but said No: where father kep this money is good enough for me, and I've been going there ever since. It is perfectly splendid bank, with a special room for women | Whats the name of it?" Mrs Sted- man asked, hopefully #
 "The name?" repeated Mrs. Pell. l "Oh, that doesn't matter at all. I'll tell | you where 1t Is, and when you go there they'll give you book of blank checks 1 and do all that sort of thing for you. l It's right between that hat shop and Dressler's-the couldn't be better | place for bank, right in the heart of everything"
 I'm sure 1t must be good bank. z said Mrs. Stedman, warmly. T sim- ply adore Dressler's cafe mousse Thank you very much, Mrs Pell."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Protecting the weak,

A New Jersey woman lately horse. whipped the man who insulfed her hus- band. And so the higher elevation of the sex goes gloriously on, and the true women of the age valiantly protect their weaker halves Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Not Necessary.

The Tramp-Kind lady, would yet please glve a poor man a bite to eat?
 The Lady What! You here again! t will call my husband immediately.
 Pardon me, a'am; you would mak{ charming widow, but I am no cana nibal. Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
RidicuIe Woman Suffrage.

The final incident in the English par lament that was prorogued the other day was the introduction of bill to enable women. to vote at all parlia- mentary elections It was tread first time amid 1aurNfar"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Queer PAS .of fIi Nol,leuo,r Y,

Some of the women of the Britisn mobility have queer pets. Lady Con<| stance Richardson fondles a boa con- strictor. Lady Evelyn likes guinea pigs and mice; Lady Alexander re- joices in the possession of a wolf cub
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Luxurious Baths,

Lemon baths are popular in the West Indies. Three or four, lemons are cut up and left to soak in water half an hour. The bath is very refreshing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Can,t piscourage Hirn.

So long as there are boat buiideri and an ocean. Sir Thomas Lipton vii be at it.-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Largest Sugar Mil.

The contract has been let In Hawaii for the largest sugar mill in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
The Real

A rough diamond is worth much pol. sshed t.-Chicago Tribune.
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FULL DIRECTIONS FOR HOME CURE

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dent that makes cures 50 per cent quick
er than formerly and practically gives
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
A CHANGE OF IMPORTANCE.

There is be change of considerable importance in the
of the school for Indian youth Carlisle Pa Col Pratt
who has been the give way Capt William A.
Mercer method treating the whole of education
the school is looked for by those who know Capt Mercer
There be doubt that the is bound to do
everything for the Indian youth that possible The Indian has
Jared badly in this country If the purpose dealing with
nm civilization exemnae then the steady decrease
the number Indians shows the has been carried
Our histories full of the cruel practices by the Spanish the
Indians those where the descendants of the
Spanish settlers reside today the Indian the full
the oden times In the republic Mexico descendants of the
warriors of old factor Our dealing with
the who held here have been radically
Fair critics of the Carlisle school admit has done good work.
they believe be improved Much expected from Capt
the Indians well be that he aid
usefulness of the we'll institution. The
administration of Indian affairs possibly find to extract
from the examples of the southern plans that might
make for the bemen OF the The happiness and develop
all within boundaries the high purpose OF
Our republic dealing with the within its limits
should strive do much is possible for all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
THE TREASURY CONDITION.

AT the beginning of the fiscal year July the
OF the national treasury decidedly favorable than
anticipated Secretary Shaws estimate
placed the probable surplus $4ooooo for the twelve
ending June 80 of the year. but that time the $ooooooo
expenditure for the Panama canal and the
Louis exposition had been decided upon therefore
taken into account by Secretary Shaw Furthermore
reciprocity treaty had been ratified
operative reduced the millions
dollars reduction for which, OF course Mr. Shaw made no allow
In spite of these large and this reduction
of the treasurys condition cheering and satisfactory
During the fiscal that ended June last receipts
Soooooo or excess of $I the
elusive OF canal and the Worlds fair expenditures
above the forecast The all be repaid and
the canal berg work for which there nsent
demand the part Of the people present condition
OF the treasury viii cause grumbng except by who
may seek to errcise it for purely partisan purposes
Notably different this condition existed during
Grover Cevelands second administration while Democracy was
In control Today the treasury holds available cash amounting 70
So7oooooo and so large is the gold become some
what OF embarrassment 1t during second Cleveland
administration that the government to the extremity of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.

On this the opening day of the Democratic convention
II St Louis the indications point strongly the nomination Judge
Parker OF New York for the presidency different may pos
sioy be attained If the opposing factions uniting
there is little in the of the appears
make such consummaion very probable Judge
aouty OF the delegates but wohirds
lore while he will undoubtedly have
candidates the first ballot he will Some
OF s most optimistic supporters
to the New York ballot
certain since there is little doubt Bryan
Is able to control will oppose Parker
Bryan cannot be eliminated easily His hostility
deeprooted and seemingly nappeasable With anybody
anything beat Parker and this spite
change in his attitude and conduct
restraint that is mysfying those who previous per-
four later from the porch of his home Lincoln
dominated the councils Of his dictated candidates
platform and defeated before the campaign well begun
Today he sits in the convention simply deegate
why has taken his place
reveal Some Democrats who believe because they supported Bryan
IN the preceding that they entitled
plans and enjoy his confidence
and demanded they be informed
plates Even affront of this
slightly and proposed him asking the
convention the late Roscoe Conkng proposed
bind the delegates advance the support any might
be nominated.
Time has wrought changes during the past eight years.
but things has changed has Byans supreme
faith and confidence in himself has worked any essenng
the fear the Democracy enrans of Byans powers political
mischief maker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

correct him. And the time will come
when the lynchers will have 10 be OPP
posed or the south must stop raising the
present amount OF cotton. The farmer.
who drives away his cows in the morning
with yels and blows. and then looks for
them 10 come back at milking time OF
their own free will. doesn't understand
the nature OF cattle any more than the
lynchers comprehend human nature black
or white.
SAME OLD HUMAN NATURE.
The man who would beat his horse un-
mercifully would fog his wife just as
Continued on page Six.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
DIED..

eAoLEY-In this city. on the 5th inst.
Harriet j.. wife Of John 8. Bagiey. in her
6sth year.
Funeral from the residence OF her
daughter. Mrs. Walter J. Eddy. As Hud-
son street. Friday. the sth inst. at q
invited to attend.
0RAY--In this city, the Sth. Benjamin
l. Gray, aged 70 years.
Funeral private.
HoWARD-In Foster Centre. R. l.. 4th
inst, Esmeralda r.. wife OF Whipple
Howard. In her sea year.
Funeral Thursday, 7th inst. at 1880
o'clock p. m, from the Foster Centre
church. Prayer at IL o'clock O. m. at
the house. Relatives and friends are In
vited to attend.
McElROY-In this city on the 5th. Jo-
seph, son Of Michael J. and Mary Nc
Elroy. in his l4th year
Funeral from his parents residence.
rear No. 1es Julien street, Thursday, July
7th. at 2 p. m. Relatives ana friends are
invited to attend.
METcAIF-In Sedana. Col. June 27.
Henry H., son OF the late Henry and
Lydia r. Metcelf OF Providence.
MoNRoE-In this city. the 4th inst.
E1vira A., wife OF William III. Monroe,
aged 81 years. 4 months. 30 days.
Funeral services at her late residence.
81 Rinsrold street. Thursday. the 7th
inst at O'Clock .. m. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
MURREY-In this city. on the 4th inst.
Mary Murrey. wife OF the late James
Murrey. aged 81 years.
Funeral Thursday morning. the 7th
inst. at $40 o'clock. from the residences
Of her brother, John Prior IL Printery
street. Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend.
PAINE-In this city, 9Th inst. william
Writ Paine. son OF Walter and Sophia
Field Paine. IN the list year OF his age.
Funeral services at his late residence.
100 Hope street, Thursday. 9TH inst. at
IL o'clock m Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
RANDALL-In North Scituate the bth
inst. Abbie f.. widow os I. A. Randall.
In her sgd year.
Funeral Friday. the sth inst. at I
o'clock p. m. from her late residence.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
without further notice.
Eastern Connecticut papers please copy.
sHERMAN--rn Pawtucket. on the 5th
inst, Catherine F.. wife OF FED b.
Sherman. aged ~ years.
Notice Of funeral later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
FATALITIES
OF JULY 4
DOUBLED

Chicago. July 6-The Tribune today
says; From q total OF 25 persons killed
and 1884 injured reported yesterday the
casualties resulting from the country's
celebration OF the Fourth OF July fully
reached 50 killed and so4s hurt early to-
day.
The figures for Chicago are one dead
and icl7 injured. LockJaw in a few days
will begin TO reap its harvest. II may be
counted on TO more than double the num-
ber of fatalities.
The death roll this year is one less
than that OF 1903 but the number injured
Is GIG smaller. The fire loss was $50, 900
less than that OF last year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
II WRECK
SURVIVORS
PICKED UP

Abereen. Scotland. July 6-Another
boat load numbering II survivors OF the
ill-fated Danish steamship Norge, which
foundered off Rockai Reef. 80 miles
.srom Scotland mainland. on June eS. was
landed at Aberdeen. Scotland. last night
by the steam trawler Largo Bay.
Six hundred and twenty-seven souls are
still missing. The contingent now being
cared for at Aberdeen consists OF 12 pas
sengers. steward a lamp trimmer and
one OF the crew.
They drifted al the mercy OF the Attain
food were gone and when the occupants
were almost too exhausted even to hope.
the trawler hove In sight. This was on
July T. when the boat was about 30 miles
from st Kilda
Those rescued had eked out an exis-
tence on two biscuits per day. When
was only one cask OF fresh water in the
boat. Before the Largo Bay fell in with
them this and the biscuits had been fin
ished and the pangs OF thirst and hunger
had set In.
They weathered a gale and continued
as best they might, striving TO reach the
coast Of Scotland against a crude sail.
the I'M men tn nao serSs,y strength enough
were dragged on board the trawler the
fishermen were obliged to forcibly pre-
vent them from eating and drinking too
much.
Many OF the survivors had severe
wounds sustained In jumping from the
decks Of the sinking ship. The legs and
arms OF others are swollen from ex-
posture and from the salt water. On
their arrival at Aberdeen the survivors
were taken to the Sailors Home.
The third mate states that three other
boats started with that rescued by the
Largo Bay. One Of these contained 70
persons. including several women and
children. Another had Is men, with the
second mate in charge. The third boat
had 10 men on board The survivors
parted company with the three boats an
July 3.
For these boats the British gunboat
Leda, the Government fishing cutter
Jackall, steamer chartered by the Dan
ish Consul at Glasgow and several other
vessels diligently searching.
The bodies OF three children rescued
from the Norge only 20 die on shore
were buried today at Stornoway. amidst
pathetic scenes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
STIMULANTS
CAUSED HER
DOWNFALL

London. July e-Aigeria DeBarrfos, 2r
years OF age. and OF Independent means.
has been charged In the Maryiebone po-
,iice court with being Intoxicated and In
capable OF taking care OF herself. A
police constable testified that at $3.50
O'Clock in the morning he found the
woman in an intoxicated condition sitting
on the pavement in Portobello road. As
he was unable 10 get her away. he ar
rested her.
Mr.. Alfred Kirby. court missionary.
who was somewhat mixed In his facts
ssl6 the prisoner was tho wife OF "a for
mer president OF one OF the states Just
outside New Orleans. South America. and
had a tremendous estate"
II seemed that she had been living with
a Miss Turner at home for inebriates
In Portobello road. and also had besa IN
the hands OF Lady Henry Somerset, the
Church army and the Salvation army. but
rome OF them apparently could do any
thing WITH her. Lady Henry Somerset
mother had therefore been communicated
with and she had oabled over expressing
her desire that her daughter should be
sent back 10 her home In New Orleans at
once and offering TO defray all expenses
The missionary believed she was on the
verge OF delirium tremens and II re-
mand was granted IL would serve the
double advantage OF enabling her to calm
down and give him an opportunity OF
making arrangements for her return
home.
The magistrate asked how long she
had been here and she replied. -Four
weeks"
What did you come here fory"
ITO see my daughter who is at St
Mary's Abbey"
Mr.. Kirby-"She Is in a convent"
The prisoner was remanded In custody.
WELL KNOWN IN NEW YORK.
Saying she was Nine Algeria de r. de
Barrios and the widow OF former
president OF Guatemala, a woman was
arrested In New York city on August g.
1903. and locked In a cell In the Tender
loin police station. The complainant
against her was John Kelly. a cabman.
who said the woman. after riding a long
distance In his cab. had told him she had
no money
The woman Indignantly protested
against being arrested exclaiming that
she was an aristocrat and could not en-
dure the disgrace Her protests were un-
Needed, however, and she was placed In a
cell.
Accompanying her at this time was a
young man. described as a Mr.. Watson,
her stepson.
Later the woman was admitted to ball
furnished by the manager OF a hotel, and
she left the police station In her bare feet,
she having removed her shoes and stock
ings. refusing to replace them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
$1,000,000
BLAZE FROM
LIGHTNING

Boston, July 6-The immense grain
elevator OF the Boston and Maine railroad
company. one OF the largest In the world,
together with freight houses Nos. l. and
3 on piers and 2, Mystic wharf. Charles
town, were burned last night, entailjng a
loss that will exceed 81, ,oo0 900.
Three lives are supposed TO have been
lost. those OF sailors OF the Allan Line
steamer Austrian, which was lying at
pier /. and who, with "a fellow seamen,
jumped overheard 10 save themselves
from the flames, which had ignited their
vessel. Olga Olsen. boatswain's mate;
Jcsss Flynn, fireman. and Patrick Nee
han. fireman. are the supposed victims.
and a body believed TO be that OF Que OF
them, as yet unidentified. was recovered
from the harbor late last night.
Before the fire on board could be got
under control by the fleet OF tugboats
that had hauled her out into the
stream all her upper works had been
burned to the decks. The steamer arrived
Monday and had discharged a part OF
her cargo. this portion, which Included
$4,000 worth OF Scotch whiskey, being
burned in the freight house
The fire started after s o'clock during a
heavy thunderstorm. when bolt OF
lightning struck the northeast end OF the
freight house No. 2. In which was stored
a quantity OF hay. and in an instant the
flames shot I'm either direction, quickly
communicating 10 houses Nos. l and 3,
and from the latter TO the big elevator
further west
The elevator, which was built about 10
years ago was said TO be the largest In
existence at that time having a capacity
OF 100000 bushels but, as near as can be
figured, IL held not over 10000 bushels OF
grain yesterday largely wheat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
TOOK
SIDES With
MISS SIDE

New York, July cit was announced
Hundred and Thirty-sixth street and st.
AIMS avenue. had become the bride OF
Peter Breen, OF 757 East One Hundred
and Forty-nfth street. a relative OF City
Magistrate NJ p. Breen. in spite OF fam
lily opposition on both sides.
Mr.. and Mrs Side had other plans for
their daughter. II is said. and objected
to Breen. while the latters family was
equally opposed to the match. The fam
lily OF Miss Side feared that she would
elope and a brother was set to watch
her. She was not allowed TO meet her
lover.
But "love will find a way" and Breen
did He sent her a message in basket
of fruit. last Saturday. asking her TO
meet him at a certain place. Throwing
her hat across tho areaway into the
house next door she told her mother that
she was going down TO the street for a
minute AS she left the house hatless she
was allowed 10 go without her guard. She
ran into the other house. got the hat. and
fed UP the street to meet Breen. He
took her 10 the home OF the Rev. Will
liam III. Kephart, pastor OF the New
York Congregational church, where they
were married.
Then Mr.. and Mrs. Breen went TO the
home OF Breen's parents, where he in
troduced his wife. They were forgiven.
They sat down TO a wedding supper and
sent a message 10 the brides parents,
announcing their wedding. Mrs Breens
youngest brother. Morris Side, sent her
his blessing. but the rest OF her family
have not yet forgiven her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
TEACHERS INSTITUTE EXCURSION.

All persons desiring TO go 20 the White
Mountains Tuesday. July 5th. Teachers
Institute week, should get their tickets
OF j. d. HALL, JR.. at the Daily News
office, corner Mathewson and Washington
streets. Price for round trip. E.6S, good
to return until July 3lst Mr.. Hall will
conduct the party, which leaves Provi-
dence 7G Tuesday morning. going via
Boston, through the famous Crawford
Notch down the Ammonoosuc valley, ar
riving in Bethlehem at 4;4o. Returning
via Concord. Hotel rates reduced TO $500
TO s120o per week Engage your tickets
early and enjoy the privilege OF a special
car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

issuing S2ooooo of bonds obtain gold for the
redemption fund And this gold secured than
taken from the again through of endless chain
There has been such operation the Republicans
assumed the duties and responsibilities of administering national
affairs 1906 will there be long they remain
When allowance is made for extraordinary and unexpected
pendre be readily perceived that the beginning OF the
fiscal the condition Of the treasury is such entire
satisfaction throughout the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
TO ST. LOUIS. "woRLp's FAIR

The Royal Blue Line have arranged
two tours for the St Louis World 8
Fair" leaving Boston July 18th and 30th;
the time as laid out for each tour is IL
days: every expense and detail is pro-
vided for during that time, including
stops at the prominent cities In both
directions. at total cost OF $500
The success OF the famous Washington
tours the Royal Blue Line have con-
Quoted from New England for the past
twenty years Is a sufficient guarantee
In itself that no effort will be spared
TO make the ST. Louis trips as popular.
Drop a postal for itinerary and illus
trated booklet OF the fair TO Joseph p.
Tsggart. ~ f. p. A.. $50 Washington
Street Boston, Mass,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

Martin Feeney OF ~ Harris avenue
made a report TO the 4th station officers.
that at o'clock this morning he gave his
son. Martin. 10 years old, IS bill and a
can. and sent him TO the store to get
milk. Martin, Jr.. left the can in a store
and ran down Atwell's avenue. Martin.
sr.. adds that Martin. Jr.. had on a girls
dress and grey cape. which the boy was
attired In as a matter of punishment