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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
THE W0MEN'S CORNER
MOD. .SH FAKCY COATS

Pony skin Is one of the ordinary furs
that has been pushed into fashionable
favor this season. The furrlers have sue
ceeded In adding TO II 80 many exqm-
site touches that really IT partakes OF
much of the beauty OF the caraculs. lambs.
etc. Next TO a Breitschawnz caracul.
which is luxury even for women with
elongated purses. Is a fancy coat OF pony
skin. The model illustrated shows a
pleasing design With fronts rounded away
at the fronts at hip length. but gaining a
few inches at the back In the curves.
Set I'm the front is a vest OF gold gallon
trimmed with dark velvet buttons with
dull gold circles. More decorative but
tons trim the side fronts, these being Of
enamel and French gold daintily enamel
cd. Bands of silver braid are stitched on
with each button and the same braid,
much wider. forms the cuffs of the three
quarter sleeves. Large velvet buttons cor
responding with those on the vest adorn
the cuffs.
A great deal OF the expense OF the
fancy coat this season is centered in the
vests, for these little effects are most
elaborate. being chiefly combinations of
embroidery and braids on backgrounds OF
the most luxurious cloths and velvets
Combination seems TO guarantee for rich
effects and though the materials used are
not always expensive, there Is no reason
why they should not be always effective.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
CURLING DECENTRALIZATION.

Of much more than ordinary importance is the
decision recently rendered by the attorney general
of the state of Minnesota in the case Of the Great
Northern Railway company. This company pro-
posed the issue of $6ooooooo additional capital
stock and the law officer of the state holds that
such an issue would be invalid
The Great Northern company, which is Min
nesota corporation is capitalized already for $780,
600 900 in shares and has bonds outstanding to the
amount of Sci 100000. If the proposed increase
of stock were permitted it would make the total
capitalization of the company S425,ooo,ooo upon
6ooo miles of railroad, at the rate OF $4,000 mile
for the main line and branches.
In his opinion the attorney general says that
dividends upon this excess of capitalization are
"an unwarranted tax" upon the patrons OF the road.
1t is also obvious that railroad regulation and rate
regulation would be little short of farcical if a
company operating under state charter were per-
mitted TO increase its capital stock at will and to
an unlimited extent, particularly for the purpose
of buying stocks of subsidiary companies composed
of the same stockholders"
Under the Minnesota statute increases OF stock
must be authorized, after application and hearing,
by the state railroad commission. In the case OF
the Great Northern company the provisions OF the
law were not complied with, as no application was
made, so that the attorney general had prior
reason for declaring the proposed increase OF stock
illegal.
However, he advances general reasons in sup
port of his contention that such increase in cap
tai should be authorized The Great Northern
company is the product of a system" Of stock
watering and initiation toward which the various
states have been reprehensibly quiescent and COM
placent
Right here in Rhode Island there is an ex-
ample in the case of the street railways, of the per-
rcious effects of the system of imitation, which has
resulted in imposing burdens on transportation
wholly unwarranted and un justified
1t is fortunate for the state of Minnesota that
A. ,al,1
it to call halt in Mr. Hills plan OF unlimited ex-
panson of railroad capitalization.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
A COSMOPOLITAN CITY CLUB.

Boston is always busy. Sometimes it is a
mere ephemera fad that engages the attention of a
large part of its people, but more often it is some
thing more substantial and valuable upon which the
thought Of the community is centred.
Just now it is City club organized on broad
and catholic foundation that is claiming the atten-
ton of the people Of the modern Athens In the
club is represented every phase OF thought and
every class in life, well every shade of relig
ious and political belief and every branch of busi-
ness and professional activity.
Recently the club with impressive exercise and
with the assistance of the governor of Massachu-
setts and mayor OF Boston, was dedicated to the
good fellowship of all the elements in the life OF
the community in order that by friendly contact
and the exchange OF ideas those elements may come
10 an understanding that will promote the city's
prosperity and happiness
Mayor Fitzgerald in the course OF his address
declared that "nine-tenths Of the bgotry from
which we have suffered in the past has beer
due to isolation and mutual ignorance" 1t is the
belief OF the founders OF the club that bad govern.
ment and bad citizenship which result from the
separation OF races creeds and classes in isolated
groups, as well as suspicion and hostility, all dis
appear when men are brought face to face and
know each other.
While the object of most clubs is exclusive
that of the City club of Boston is the broadest in
elusiveness" that the various and varying group.
may be brought within the influence Of those uni
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

great army Of working women. are work
Ing unanimously for suffrage. and / tell
you they are going to get 1t.
You see, behind this movement are so
many other interests. principally the bet
terment OF the working classes Annie
Kenny. leader of the labor cohorts. is one
known. She is willing to be arrested many
time over rather than give up the work
She holds a following OF 10000 girls and
women, and her influence Is tremendous.
THE English women are tired OF being
fooled. The men told them last year that
If they could control the labor vote that
they would grant them suffrage. When
the women this fall put the matter up TO
certain members OF parliament who had
professed a sincerity OF interest. the men
would not listen to them, but IL approach
ed on the subject would say suavely.
Won't you come out on the terrace and
have a cup of tear The women are tired
OF tea and weary OF promises. They want
the men to do the right thing by them
now. / understand there are more than
400 men who favor suffrage. and think
the battle is nearly won.
THE suffragette movement at present
represents In the neighborhood of 10000
active supporters. The old movement rep
resented social factor. where women
We'd for office. drank tea and wore good
clothes. The best women of the old cause
have become identified with the suffra-
gettes. Take. for instance. Lady Balfour.
who only a few weeks ago talked in the
public squares for the work, and l could
mention any number OF women prominent
In the social affairs and reform work In
London who are giving their time and
money 10 the struggle
Remember" continued Lady Cook. lift
ing a finger OF caution. II do not blame
our women for enjoying their independ-
eLce OF escort, and independence of liveli-
hood TO the fullest, for II Is so recent as
% still be most attractive. Only the last
time visited New York. few years ago.
| was compelled 10 call a coechman 10
lunch with me IN a well-known Broadway
cafe. because ladies unescorted were de-
MED food there. In many ways Amerl.
can women are far better of and more
adequately protected by laws than the
English women"
Lady Cook and her sister. Mrs. Martin.
tho FIRST women brokers OF Wall street. af-
ter a long residence abroad, are widows
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
WOMEN IN AMERICA
DO NOT Want TO VOTE

New York, Dec. 1s.--After a weeks In
vestigation of the suffrage movement in
this country, Lady Cook. one OF the ar
dent supporters OF the suffragettes of
London who prefers prison to life with
out vote. declares that the American
woman does not wish the ballot.
1T Is apparent" said Lady Cook. that
American women are satisfied TO rest con-
tent with the privileges granted TO their
sex through the persistent warfare car
ried on by Susan Is. Anthony, Elizabeth
hull Martin, and myself.
THE English women are away ahead Of
us when II comes to demanding the
greatest right that has yet to be granted
them Suffrage is assured in England.
and within less than another year the
women there will hold the right of the
ballot in their hands.
The movement has grown SO magnifi-
Gently In England thought | would come
over and use my Influence and money In
rousing the interest TO the same heights
of success In this country. But | am dis
couraged and disappointed. SO far as
can see, the suffrage movement in Amer
lea is sleeping or taking an indefinite
rest.
III the women Of this country desired
suffrage they could have IL quicker than
IL takes TO talk about II. The American
women possess the power to obtain any
thing they wish. Just now they are APP
pdTenllN COnienteu WITH enjoying lUe
privileges which have come TO them In
the past 25 years They seem TO be sat
isfied that they have all the rights OF
their brothers save the ballot, which was
denied them under penalty OF law and
social ostracism quarter OF century
ago
Women appear TO be almost dizzy with
the independence Of pleasure they now
enjoy because OF the great prosperity now
sweeping over the great nations OF the
world. They seem to be bent on enjoy
ment, and the serious thinking and work
done by the women Of the pioneer reform
movements are much less noticeable to-
day | have Investigated the movement
In this country, and am told IL has no
leader. no spirit. and there Is no incentive
TO work.
You should just see what the women
are doing I'm England" said Lady Cook
bringing her hand down enthusiastically
on a gold-embrodered sofa pillow. You
will notice wear no jewels-not a single
diamond. I am putting ell my money
into the movement. The best women In
England Of rank and title. as well as the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
THE TIP-TILTED HAT.

The question used to be. "Is my hat on
straight" Now the ah-important ques-
ton that women ask Is, ''1s my hat IN
crooked?" or, rather, "Is IT on at the
right angle?"
This tip-tilted business is whole lot
more bothersome than when bats were
set squarely. sensiby and firmly on one )
head. When half OF the hats seen now
adays look quite as well worn hind part
before as they do when put on the proper
way II takes no small amount of care
and precision to keep them from looking
grotesque.
SO intricate are the slants and angles
Of some OF the seasons chapeaux that the
key of the situation is known only to the
milliner and the wearer OF the Creation, .
and sometimes IL seems as though the
millner had forgotten to divuge the Sc
cret
As in most emergencies. however. there
is way out OF the difficulty and some
clever person has invented a hatpn with
mirror in the top that will tell the abb
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SUIT AND HAT FOR SIS

The young working girls of Paris are
preparing to surprise the world by in.
genuty and taste in dress-while win
ming valuable prizes
Thousands OF them-in new hats and
gowns--will show themselves OF at a
monster promenade concert under the
eyes of all classes OF Parisians. And each
costume-hat and gpwn-must have cost
less than 25 francs, or IS!
The affairs Importance Is shown by its
place, the Grand Palais. beneath its giant
dome. exactly like the nnual Salon.
II is a contest organized around the
work that has for name THE Friends OF
Mimi Pinson" but the prizes come from
merchants, corporations, politicians, art
lists, writer's. clubmen and society women,
and the idea has so taken hold of Paris
that this unique dressing contest will be-
come the picturesque event of the late
winter season.
themselves and educate each other-they
must have a gown apiece. II is a fixed
expense OF winter, thus no money will be
thrown away and when girls of less op-
portunities and taste see what smart girls
can do with 25 francs. light and sweetness
will dawn on them.
1t is scheme to give largely to girls
without wounding natural independence
prizes will be wonderfully numerous and
valuable; and as you will see the division
OF half gate money alone is bound to re-
imburse. perhaps, a thousand or more
girls all their expenses white they natu-
rally keep the gowns.
In this way the working girls-say sew
ing girls--of Paris will show themselves
off In their new winter suits-and be paid
for IL! In the bargain they will have a
swell afternoon and evening. amid lights,
music, admiration and flirting; because
they will not be ranged on platforms like
museum curiosties, but win mngle With
the mighty concourse OF Parisians in
gorgeous nromenade concert
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

of rich men, and both have given large
sums to the suffrage movement in Lon
don.- The handsome town home OF Lady
Cook has been the revolving point of the
suffragettes since the beginning of the
warfare less than two years ago. When
the suffragettes were expelled from the
house of parliament. Lady Cook provided
autos for their transportation.
Lady Cook will return TO London short
ly. She said: II have neither the strength
nor courage to take UP such a big fight
as the work would necessitate TO get IL on
us feet In this country"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

'versal solvents, real acquaintance and good fellow
ship.
In the City club the Irish, German, Italian,
Hungarian Greek, Scandinavian and Russian He
brew organizations. capital and labor professions
and trades and all religious denominations are repre-
sented, and this motto has been suggested as emf
nently fitting This club is founded in the spirit of
good fellowship, and every member of the club
knows every other member without an introduc-
ton"
This undertaking is a splendid one. If it sue
ceeds, it deserves to succeed much of the bigotry
intolerance and prejudice that have been manifested
with sinister frequency will be known no more in
bigger, better and buster Boston"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
FOR BABY'S THINGS

To keep baby ribbon handily, little box
is covered with fine figured and striped
ribbon. Inside are two rather large spools
on which the ribbon is wound. The end OF
ribbon from each is kept In reach by pass
ing up to a buttonholed loop at the edge
OF the inside box end. There are two
loops, one at each end OF the box, for
each ribbon. Two similar loops on the In
side cover hold small bone threader for
running the ribbons In underwear
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

TO be the rule rather than the exception
for men and women TO retain their life
activities for 80 10 100 years. cities dust
as among other things which shorten life
Dust, he says. is one of the greatest
enemies OF advanced life, since IL is the
frequent cause OF colds and respiratory
diseases. He himself has found very fire.
quently on taking a dusty book from a
library shelf that II gave him cold in
the head This has occurred so regularly
that he now resorts to sponging the dusty
edge with a solution OF carbolc acid be-
fore disturbing the deposit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
IN LEATHER

Speaking of Christmas presents, the
number of fascinating articles made OF
leather is constantly increasing, until the
problem OF what TO give to a man for
Christmas isn't nearly so serious as it
once was
Look for something in leather and one
can suit any sort or condition of man no
matter what his tastes may be-
For the dressing table and for person
al use there is no end to serviceable arti-
cles that have the advantage of lasting
forever, almost.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
TELLIED PEACHES

Soak one-half box of gelatine in one
half cup OF cold water for half an hour.
Dissolve and add two cups of juice from
canned peaches and If the amount in the
can does not equal this add water. Add
also one cup OF sugar and the juice of one
lemon. When the mixture begins TO thick
en- arrange half Of canned peaches in n
mold, turn in the jelly and set away to
become firm. Serve with boiled custard.
Another way to serve the jelly and
peaches is to mold them in cups.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
For Governor to Fill

Gov.-elect Higgins has obtained at the
office of the secretary OF state a list OF
all members OF boards and holders OF
commissions under the state government
whose terms expire soon after the first
OF the year. In addition 10 those posi-
tions which become vacant regularly af-
ter the first OF the year, there Is an ad-
OF the Rhode Island Institute for the
Deaf. caused by the resignation OF Mrs.
Jeanie Lippitt weeden.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Finger bowls of thin brass, etched with
a fine design, are charming little novel
ties shown in the shops. Some of these
cest so little as 90 cents, while pretty
one in iris design with tray. is twice that
price.
A new receptacle for the table fern is a
little flower-pot OF pale green glazed por-
celaine, set In an openwork outer jar OF
lacQuered gilt, the green latticed over with
gilt, having very pretty effect. These
cost half dollar.
A new and very effective jardniere is
of dull red earthenware, ornamented with
japanese gilt dragons and butterflies.
These tardinleres are remarkably mex
pensive. A good sized one costs only two
or three dollars. The dull red and gilt has
a really artistic value. And being porous
earthenware the objection OF not being
good for the plants, that applies to glazed
jardinieres, cannot be brought against
them.
An artistic hanging basket for growing
vines is of dull green porcelaine, partly
covered with basketwork in black wicker.
This pretty bit, which would look we'll
hung in window or on the summer piaz-
"a, costs only two dollars.
A novelty is a copper watering pot,
handsomely decorated and designed to be
a real ornament to the apartment as we'll
as TO provide showers for the pet palm or
ferns
In copper, too Is n chatting dish that
would delight girl who does not own one.
This one Is ornamented with silver fut-
ings, and is moderately ticketed $3.50.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

solute truth about ones appearance,
which is considerably more than ones
friends may be depended on TO do.
The head OF the hatpin is not of an ex-
traordnary size in fact it is quite modest
when compared with some OF the latest
fancies In gigantic hatpins.
A tiny mirror Is set In the top and the
glass is so concave that IL enables the
wearer to get the necessary glimpse, as
suring her that she is not starting forth
with her hat at an angle OF only "a de-
grees when II should be As or 80.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
A Clearance Sale

G. s. Horton. at 76 Exchange place and
I57 Westminster street is having a clear
ance sale OF wholesale stock of millinery.
which ls to be closed out regardless OF
cost This should prove a great oppor-
tunity for the femdnin. sex TO obtain bar
gains. and especially during the holiday
season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
All-Day Religious Services

All-day religious meetings will he held
tomorrow at the House OF Prayer at "a
Westminster street. between Wa'nut and
Greene streets. The services Will be i'd
dressed by ministers from out OF the city.
They will be feld at 10 a. m, y. IN. and
n. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

KEITH's-Continuou Performances.
IMPERIAI--Empire Comedy COM
pany.
EMPIRE-James Kennedy In Teper-
toire.
trated Songs.
wEsTMINsTER--Re Big Beau
ty show.
MATHEwsON STREET RINK
Roller Skating.
ABORN STREET RINK-Roliss
Skatins
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

The attack of T. enamin Andrews on the
charity methods of the Salvation Army will not
deter those of generous impulses from contributing
to the fund with which this energetic organization
does so much good among the poor and unfortunate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

Knownothingism and bigotry still survive, even
at the enlightened and progressive Hub 1t is the
Rev. DR.. Henson who makes the asinine assertion
that movement is in progress TO make Catholic
satrapy OF the city OF Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

Governor Vardaman of Mississippi has at least
one sane and sound action to his credit He has just
granted pardon to a negro convict who suppressed
mutny in the state prison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

The kaiser remarks that he is optimist
though holding thankless job. However, it will be
noted that imperial pessimis has ever resigned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

New Zealand is free from strikes, but it has,
nevertheless troubles of its own. not the least OF
which is the winter circus.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

Ii would seem that the weather is con-
spring TO denaturize the Christmas spirit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-18
HEARD AROUND
: THE CORRIDORS
NV THE EAVEsDEOPPER
WANTS TELEPHONE GIRL
FOR CHINESE BRIDE
by THE EAVEsDEO

1t is evident that the gallant Prince
Gew Gel Seng, who came to America
last May to find American wives for
distinguished countryman, has not
quite managed to unite all the knots
that bound his heart strings to the fair
city of the Angels.
Julia Martell, the pretty telephone
operator with the dark eyes and dark
hair who sits at the exchange in the
Alexandria hotel and answers the calls
of the guests, CHANGED to fall within
the range of vision of the prince on his
first day in Los Angeles. From his
room upstairs he had heard the sllvery
voice over the telephone and 1t was as
music to his ears. When he came down
stairs he looked through the bars and
saw the possessor of the voice and it
was noticed that thereafter he was
prone to linger long around the tele-
phone board After few conversa-
tions with the pretty maiden he told
her how much his friend would like 70
have her for his wife, but the maiden
declined his offer with or without
thanks and the prince went away with
a picture of her implanted in his heart.
Nor did he forget that pretty face
when he met Others in his wanderings
and the proof of his undying regard
has arrived in the shape of a beautiful
white embroidered silk waist from far
across the waters-such a waist as
would delight the heart of any girl 1t
was accompanied by note penned in
the most approved semi-American
fashion known to the potentate.
The pretty girl hardly knew what to
make of it when 1t arrived, 1t being an
entirely new experience for her to re-
ceive such gifts from the gentlemen of
the orient. She smiled and blushed and
then blushed again, but the telephone
hell rang and relieved her for the time
being of any comment
The visit of the prince created q
large amount of interest and this re-
minder of him has proved equally in
teresting to the few In whom Miss
Julia confded. Last May he demon
strated that he knew how to buy
clothes for himself and the cut Of his
Bond street garments was perfect, but
now he has achieved new laurels, for he
has proved that he also knows how to
buy silk waists for women of the most
wantable kind.