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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
WHY?

What reason is there for the delay in the
work of erecting the Soldiers and Sailors monu-
ment on the foundation that has been prepared
for it in the Exchange place plaza? Certainly 1t
cannot be found in the weather, as the season
has been unusually mild and out-oi-door work
has been carried on III other directions without
the slightest hindrance.
On the monument work from three to five men
have been employed some days, and on other days
no men at ALL 1t appears to be sort OF CATCH
as-catch-can job and the public is inquring about
IL and with good reason
The removal Of the monument from its his
toric resting place was strongly objected TO by
the people They could not understand why a
memorial to the states honored dead should be
uprooted from a place haowed by memories
when there appeared no reason for such Of
Tending against sentiment
Indeed, from the time monument removal was
first proposed there has been advanced not one
valid reason for it, The sidewalk about The
Soldiers and Sailors memorial served as an isle
OF safety for the thousands of people who have
to dodge between the many that pass that
point.
The monument itself was the balance at the
westerly end OF the plaza OF the statue OF General
Burnside, at the easterly end, had the Burnside
statue been permitted to remain somewhere near
its proper place in front of the new postocc
building. But it was not. 1t has been carried to
a grass plot in front of the Central fire station,
where it serves only to emphasize the architec-
tural monstrosities of that structure.
But the plan to destroy the whole symmetry
OF one of the most magnificent squares i'll America,
if not in the world is being carried out. Nothing
now can prevent its final consummation, ap-
parcntly. The Burnside statue is up on hill
The Soldiers and Sailors monument is TO be
down in the plaza These are inexorablc facts,
but why should so much time be consumed in
completing the injustice?
In a word, why is the work on the Soldiers
and Sailors monument so long delayed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
GOOD GAMES.

Remarkably good football was played on
Soldiers Field and at Princeton, Saturday.
and very gratifying was the working out
OF the new rules under strenuous condi-
tions In the contest OF big and frst-class
teams.
II was not only the Improvement of the
game as a spectacle, but the betterment OF
the play itself Under the more open style
unfairncss whether accidental or inten-
toual in the heat OF rivalry, was readily
detected and penallzation promptly check
ed any tendency in that direction. The
losses OF Yale at Princeton serve as a
conspicuous illustration.
II may also he credited in great measure
Il the operation OF tho new rules that the
casualty list Is so inconsiderable as 10 be
practically \ blank. The game seems TO
have become safer at the same time that
~ has become more entertaining.
AS 20 the forecast OF the Harvard-Iale
meet next Saturday, as drawn by observa-
tion OF these games. Il is delightfully."- un-
certain. Yale certainly exceeded eNpecta-
ton I'm holding Princeton from all score,
while the fact that Princeton was equally
successful I'm restraining Yale leaves the
relative superiority In doubt. ON the
other hand Harvard was scored against
for the third time this season. although
winning over Dartmouth by large figure.
The promise for Saturday is that OF a
great game. worthily played-'Boston
Globe
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
ASK HIS MOTHER.

lie is so little To be so loved
lie came unbooted. unguarded, ungloved,
Naked and shameless.
Beggared and blameless
And, for all he could tell us. even name
less.
Yet every one I'm the house bows down
AS II the mendicant wore a crown
He In so little 10 be so loud!
oh. own ! should be wondrous proud
II had a tongue
All swiveled and swung
With double back action. twin screw
lung,
Which brought me victual and keep and
care
Whenever 1 shook the surrounding air!
He Is so little to be so large!
Why. trolley car or a ponderous barge
Couldn't carry the freight
or the monstrous weight
OF all the qualities good and great
And, though one view is as good as an
other.
Don't take my word for II. Ask his
mother.
Anon,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
HIS CALM CONCLUSIONS.

Here in the north we get but fragmentary re
ports of the presidents statements concerning his
personal observations on the canal zone. There
is, therefore reason to await his calm and de-
hberatc judgment
According to dispatches received he has been
charmed with everything he has observed in his
journeyings; but he is said to be particularly Sc.
in his condemnation of sensational maga-
znists who were ahead of him the canal zone
and brought back exaggerated impressions of the
way in which matters were being carried on at the
isthmus
There is no doubt the president will attend to
their case even more fully than he has done al
ready. He is keen observer, gifted with prac-
ticed eye, and when he comes to write out the
result OF his impressions of isthman conditions,
giving his words proper consideration and taking
into view their effect on the public, the American
people will accept them as final and authoritative.
One point must not be lost sight Of The pro-
posed trip of the president was long advertised.
Between the time he decided to go to the isthmus
and the time he actually arrived there allowed
a long interval for cleaning up" and getting
busy"
AS matter OF fact spectacle was prepared
for the president The time allowed him on the
isthmus was not sufficient to permit him to make
thorough investigation-to get behind the
scenes, in fact
However there is reason to believe he has not
been so badly fooled appears on the surface.
Above all things Roosevelt is fair and fearless,
and if he has found he has been up against
bunco game at Panama, he will punish the
buncoers with stern hand.
In the meantime the country awaits Mr..
Roosevet's calm conclusions to what he saw
on the isthmus
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
HERE THE GENTLER SEX
IN ROSE, PINK,
GAUzE AND LACE

This handsome gown suitable for formal
functions OF wear at fashionable winter
resorts is carried out In one OF the semi
transparent fabrics or new design offect-
lively trimmed with baby crochet insertion
and applique. A bolero or lace hangs over
a round. fitted girdle. being set upon n
foundation OF shell-pink moire which
forms a three-inch border beyond the
edge OF the lace. There is A yoke OF tuck
cd gauze and lace bordered with two-inch
bands of exquisite embroidery and cut
off with folds OF plain moiro Smart lit
tic bows of black ribbon velvet connect
the divided lace sleeves which fall over
underpuns OF game finished with tiny
chiffon and lace ruffles.
The skirt is graceful and fun. falling in
folds about the figure from "a gauged
waistline. II is trimmed in key design
with bands OF insertion with "a border OF
narrow embroidery on either side, while
narrow ruffles OF the material repeat the
decorative design about tho bottom. The
entire costume is built upon foundation
OF pink satin veiled with chiffon
Completing the toilette is a large pic
ture hat in delicate chiffon velvet with
big, soft crown of moire i'm the same
color. Huge pink and pale yellow velvet
roses are fastened at the side. very near
the base OF the crown and constitute the
chief trimming of the hat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
ST. LOUIS A PLACE
FOR BALLOON CONTESTS.

The discovery has been made in Eu-
rope by the balloon experts who have
been so active this year that st. Louis Is
the best city i'm North America for their
races and experiments. Long flights are
aimed at by the balloonists OF the period,
and the aeronauts this year I'm their con-
tests receive prizes for the longest dis
tsnce travelled from the starting point
Ascensons near the sea or great lakes
arc plainly at a greater risk. The best
plan is to reduce the unavoidable dan
gers TO the utmost, keeping I'm touch with
settled region and one where atmos-
pheric conditions are hest known.
II should he central point easy Of ac-
cess aud prepared TO take care of large
crowds European balloonists who have
been looking over this country have fixed
on St Louis "a combining tho best ad
Vantages. In fact this city has held the
American record for long distance bal
loon fight since Prof. John Wise ascend
cd here i'm July. 1889. and ~ hours and IL
minutes later landed in jefferson County.
n Y, 1850 miles distant. an average speed
| of a mile a minute for the voyage
Ballooning this year has taken the form
| Of competitive races by clubs OF amateurs
| and Il Is evident that tho sport, " this u
/ the right name for II, Is claiming larger
| place I'm public interest. In one respect
/ only the hazards can he said TO have de-
| clIned and that is In the expenditure of
! large amounts OF money for the best ma
| terials aud equipment. Ballooning, as well
/ as Yachting and automobiling, has merits
as an expensive fad. Its cost has stood
| I'm the way Of its development.
The competitive balloon races OF 1905
have n positive scientific and utilitariau
| interest. though the exciting entertain
| ment Afforded may he uppermost Just
| now st Louis is recognized as the nat
| ural American center for balloon races,
and will gladly do It's part toward making
/ them an annual national event The re-
| suits will probably be something more Inn
| portant than amusement, though that
| alone would be reason enough.-St. Louis
| Globe Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
MINNESOTA TO GAIN
GREAT POWER

The gigantic power scheme on the st.
Louis river. near Duluth which is plan
ned to accelerate the development Of
northern Minnesota and TO insure the po-
sition OF that district as the principal in
land gateway OF the Northwest. is fast
taking shape. The utilization of the pow
er OF the ST. Louis was one OF the dreams
OF the Northwestern pioneers. It has
been talked about for half a century. but
1t did not begin to materialize until East
ern capitalists organized the Great North
ern Power company and engaged Amer-
can and European engineers 10 formulate
plans The chief engineer is New York.
er, F. A. Cokefair.
What is known as the Thomson devel-
opment. which will supply at first 10000
and later $4,000 electric horse power to Du-
luth and Superior, is nearly ready for i'm
auguratlon. This division OF tho work
consists OF a reservoir at Thomson, con-
tanning 156,oco.Ooo cubic feet OF water
From this reservoir 10 n forebay, three
miles away, the water will flow through n
canal, and from the forebay it Will be
piped 10 the power house. three miles
power house are as large as any in use,
being each OF 1S.o0O-horse power capacity.
To Duluth, IL miles distant, the electric
power generated at the man station will
be carried by aerial wire. At sub-sta-
tion in Duluth the electricity will be dis
tributed to the street railway lines, the
| electric light company, the mammoth
| docks and various other plants. and by
| submarine cable IL Will be taken across
| the harbor TO Superior 10 serve similar
purposes.
| The second part OF the scheme involves
/ comparatively simple undertaking. II
| is planned 10 build a dam at the foot OF
! the rapids on the st. Louis. near Fond du
4 Lac. The result will be the production Of
| about 1900 hydraulic horse power, which,
small as il may seem, is 2.000-horse power
more than the Merrmac furnishes to tha
| huge textile mills at Lowell and Law
| renee In Massachusetts.
| The third part OF the scheme is planned
| to be the most extensive of all. IL will
consist of A series of dams and reservoirs
on the Cloquet White Face. Embarrass
and Upper St Louis rivers. The dams and
= reservoirs will be situated at points con-
secutively north of Duluth. Artificial
waterways will lead from them 10 a fore
i bay on the crest of a hill near Duluth.
and from this forebay to the power house
! in the city, a distance OF two miles. the
| water will have "A fall OF 7i0 feet. This.
! IL is estimated. will yield ll0,000-horse
power, or eniugh To operate large plants
within a radius of l25 miles. In other
words. II will be available for use at the
| iron ore mines about 20 miles north OF
| Duluth and for plants i'm st. Paul and
| Minneapolis. 40 miles south.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To revive the luster Of morocco. or any
other leather, apply the white of an egg
with n sponge.
Carrots and onions arc better for cook
ing IL soaked In cold water for II hours
before using, TO draw out the strong fla
vor Carrots should always be cut in
slices instead OF cubes. because the dark
or outside part Is richer and better In IA
vor than the lighter center. II served In
cubes, some would not get the choicer
part.
If you get paint on woolen or silk goods
YOU can easily remove II with spirits Of
turpentine. Soak the spot in the spirits
and let IT stand for some hours. then rub
the fabric between the fingers and paint
will fall away without injury to the
goods.
To prevent blue spotting clothes put
some out on a piece of white cloth gather
up the corners, and tie together. Dip
this bag in the water, and squeeze 1t un-
I'll the water is blue enough. In this way
the clothes will never become spotted.
Vases and ornaments should be busted
carefully, particularly those with rough
surfaces. as the dust Is apt TO get into
the Crevices. and, once In. ~ Is very diff
ncult TO dislodge. For the latter work a
stim toothbrush will be found TO do the
work as well as could be wished, and
ought TO be always kept for this pur-
pose.
Kitchen paint invariably has shabby.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
WEDDING OF RAMESES.

In a pamphlet dealing with work ac.
complished In the recent University OF
Chicago explorations along the Nile. Prof
James III. Breasted states that in the vast
temple OF Abu Simbel In Nubia. he found
an illustrated account Of the wedding of
Rameses III. The bride In this case was,
it seems. little Hittite princess.
1t is plain from tho reliefs and inscrip-
tions that the bride was accompanied by.
and probably was given away" by her
father. 1t also Is certain that a big we'd
ding feast followed the ceremony.
BY means OF specially constructed
camera and "A new kind OF Illuminating
apparatus. Prof Breasted was able 10
take photographs or the reliefs and hier-
oglyphics concerned with the wedding
party. The temple itself is decaying rap
idly. Prof. Brea sted says:
The temple OF Abu Simbel is not only
one OF the most remarkable buildings In
tho world. but is also a storehouse OF nu-
merous historical records. Scattered UP
and down the cliffs In the immediate VI
cinity OF tho temple are no less than 10
large and small historical stelae A num-
ber OF these are among the most impor-
tant historical documents Of the nine
teenth dynasty. but Of this great body
of documents no uniform publication ex-
lists. and there is no volume in which the
records of Abu Simbel are collected, i'm
accordance with modern geographic meth
DDS.
''The largest of the stcae is that cele-
brating the marriage of Rameses III win
tho daughter Of the king OF the Hittites.
1t stands at the south side OF the court
and is some Is feet high. Above Is a re-
lief depicting the Hittite king and MS
daughter received by Rameses III, and be
low is an inscription glorifying the event.
containing Al lines, each about eight tect
long-a total line some 32s feet in length
"One curious new word is worth nouc-
ing here. Rameses Ia praying that the
winter journey OF his llittitc VISITORS, az
they pass through the northern countries
on the way southwark to Egypt, may be
free from rain and s-r-k:' In two differ
ent places the two words occur together
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
SENATORIAL CONTEST.

The Republicans in the assembly must fight in
the open on the United States senatorship. They
must begin the fight, il they disposed to in
dulge in such luxury, on scheduled time. There
can be no delays, waiting behind closed doors
until suitable time comes to trot out the mun-
tions of
1t will be recalled that when last there was
serious trouble in the Republican ranks, wire
leaders managed to do the fighting under cover
and TO postpone action in the house or senate as
they saw fit until differences were so far adjusted
as 10 prevent any rough humping OF heads or
pulling of heart strings. 1t gentleman 5
row that ended with gentlemans agreement.
When Boss Holden controlled the house OF
representatives and Boss Brayton had the senate
under his thumb the Fabian policy proved very
effective. While that session was the longest
since limit was put upon the number OF days
members could receive pay, it must be admitted
the plans. carefully prepared. not without many
warm expressions Of unpleasant nature, were
skilfuy carried out There was no hurry. The
kind of legislation the people wanted, both bosses
agreed, the people should have. There little
friction over some corporation legislation, it is
true, but there was so much of this kind of legs-
lation wanted that the bosses were able to satisfy
themselves. Their lieutenants managed to Jolly
the representatives OF the people into a state OF
somnolence
1t is true there were lihgants in the courts
waiting for relief, but those who urged such a
matter as the immediate increase of the number
OF judges were informed that litigation would De
speeded enough for the particular corporations
that friendly to the bosses.
Relief did come to the people at last for the
prolonged legislative session ended.
Unfortunately for the Republican machine
there can be no putting back of the voting for
United States senator. The voting must begin on
the third Tuesday after the legislature meets in
January.
II the same person docs not receive majority
vote in each house on that day, there must he a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
A SOUTHERN SPASM.

These negro-loving Yankees are sending
6ll sorts OF protests TO Washington
against the discharge OF the negro soil
diers who rioted and murdered about
Brownsville. Tex, last August.
Their dismissal Is the most praise
worthy thing the president has done.
lie dismissed them without honor ~
Tho latter they themselves got rid or.
Their honor7 The idea Of a lot of soldiers
killing tho citizens OF their own country
but the negro Is tho hound dog of
humanity. when he finds he has tho
power over women or men he uses u. a
whole pack ~ hounds will jump on one
little fce when not one I'm the pack would
attack N sirgly.
Several of this 18th regiment were in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
SOCIETY IN MOURNING.

In mourning garments one sees particu-
larly beautiful things and many OF these
rank with the novelties. one gown Of
Grape is heavily embroidered by hand I'm
black silk. The front panel OF the dress
Is done In dull silk embroidery and the
waist is embroidered In the same man
ner. This IL In good taste, yet IL Is a
novelty.
A very handsome dress OF heavy mourn
ing is made OF dull cloth with panels Of
Grape. The Jacket has Grape lapels and
there are deep cuffs of crepe. wide
Grape girdle finishes the gown. But the
most conspicuous thing OF all Is the en-
broldery which is done directly upon the
Grape and which wakes up the dress, as
the French say, making II pretty and
light looking.
One society matron now in deep mourn
ing wears "A black gown trimmed with
bands OF motifs of Grape all done by hand
in the prettiest of embroidery. And sew
eral other society matrons dress In the
same way, I'm black trimmed with Grape,
but with the Grape done I'm silk and In
satin, all black and i'm floral design.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
PUBLICITY FOR COCHRAN

With the infallible instincts of a fine old
Irish gentleman Mr.. Richard Croker chose
the happy occasion Of Mr. Bourke Cock
rams honeymoon 10 make public his
modest appreciation OF the fact that I'm
his opinion Mr. Bourke Cochran is "the
biggest blackguard of modern times" +:
that he lis one OF tho ablest speakers In
America, but that he never believes a
word he says" and that he Is "one Of the
most dangerous and most treacherous men
in American politics" These outspoken
compliments possess a charm and grace
Of expression which should afford Mr.
Cochran rare pleasure in the circum-
stances York World
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
KING LEOPOLD FRUGAL.

few years ago King Leopold OF the
Belglans made n Norwegian tour and I'm
due course drove overland In n chaise TO
Stavanger where one OF the large hotels
was stirred by the news that Il was about
TO be favored by royal patronage. The
dinner hour OF the other guests-was- con.
sequently postponed In order that the
king might have the huge dining room
for his sole use. and similar preparations
were made for the adequate entertain
ment OF his majesty. The sumptuous re-
past was served I'm style apparently 20 the
kings complete satisfaction At the end
of the repast he beckoned 10 the maitre
d'hotel and. without a word. handed him
In settlement = tourists coupon. for
even when on pleasure bent. King Leo
pold has a frugal mind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
Just Going Round
what she'd Say.

what she'd Say.
party. His mother does not often al
low him to indulge I'm sweets so she
impresses upon the hostess that the
little fellow is to have but one piece Of
cake. When Edward has disposed of
his generous helping OF Ice cream and
cake he asks for n second helping.
what would your mother say. Ed
ward?" Mrs. Ray asks. hoping To pavo
the way peaceably for gentle re-
fusal
"'HeIp yourself, dear" was tho in
slant rejoinder--Judge.
Dressed tn KIN.
Now. I am ready, how do look,
dear?' "You remind me OF Sioux
i'm his war paint" "Oh. you nasty
thing. YOU" Don't cry. darling;
only meant you were dressed 10
kill"-Baltimore American.
Never Agreed.
"Do you think your father would
like me for a son-in-law?'
yes, believe he would"
ooh. JOY. -
Don't be I'm a hurry Papa aud I
never agree about anything"
No Idea Of u.
Tommy Brokeleigh--Lets get mar
ried at once. darling. | positively
can't live another day without you"
Sadie Gotrox-1ndeed! Why, I had
no idea you were so hard up as that
Chicago Daily News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
MATCHING FURS
AND GOWN

1t is so very fashionable TO match ones
furs to ones gown and so many people
are doing it. that one really begins TO
feel very old-fashioned unless ones furs
do match. They can be selected so that
they harmonic in tint IL not in actual
color.
wearing a gown of a grayish blue. and
with this she carries set of blue fox.
And another woman, also "A fashion lead
er, ~ wearing golden brown. with which
she carries A set OF lynx I'm the natural
shade, showing a great many golden vel
low lights. And this Is the way II goes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20

dull look from the frequent cleaning that
is necessary i'm this room. The use OF
the paints are vanished. The best plan
is 10 boil pound OF bran in a gallon Of
water for an hour. then wash the paint
with bran water and IL will not only be
kept clean. but bright and glossy.
III you are leaving your house for a few
hours. and want the fire TO keep. instead
OF throwing a lot of coal on, IL is much
better and safer TO put two or three
pieces on and then throw handful of
table salt, over them. This will insure q
good fire at the end Of four or Ave hours.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others

jail under the charge Of murder OF the
citizens of Brownsville they shot down.
The colonel had orders from Washington
To discharge them from Jail and from the
army without honor They should have
been discharged without their heads
Nashville American