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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
CATS HAVE 1T EASY

Princess Victoria OF Sleswick- -Holstein.
King Edwards niece. Is a great lover OF
cats, and for her twenty-six pets. many
OF them champions. she has had a model
"cattery" built at Cumberland lodge
Wlnsir park, says a special cable dispatch
from London 10 the New York American.
After the princess own design Seymour
Lodge. as che has named IL, Is built like
a two-storied house, with two windows on
each f1oor. tho dormtory above which
reached by ladder. There is a bed
and bedstead for each cat. and these in
cold weather are warmed with hot water
bottles
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them
BRYAN SENTIMENT.

The sentiment in favor of the nomi.
nation of William ]. Bryan for president
In 1908 is very strong. In all the Demo-
cratic conventions that have been held
this year resolutions recommending his
nomination have been adopted. and now
Mayor Tom L. Johnson OF Cleveland and
representative Harvey CARRIER. chairman
OF the Ohio state Democratic executive
committee, have announced that he is
their favorite Chairman CARRIER. who has
been feeling the Democratic pulse in Ohio,
says Mr.. Bryan will be endorsed by the
Ohio Democratic convention this year and
predicts that he will be the unanimous
choice OF the party at the national con-
vention In 1908 Buffalo Times
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
THE BOY COULDN'T
QUITE FIGURE 1T.

Richard startled his mother one day by
asking: How does IL come that Ned's
papa is Mr.. Artman through the week
and Jesus on sunday"
why, Richard. he Is always Mr. Art
man. lie isn't Jesus"
Yes. he Is. on Sundays we sing Give
Your Pennies All 10 Jesus and then Mr..
Artman comes round and gets 'em. -
Lippincott's Magazine.
The Effect IL Worse.
II don't know which is worse" NUT
tered young Blunderheels at the swell re-
eePtfet'p retreatlng to "a. corner and wip-
ing his perspiring brow: "but | believe I
would rather be run over by a train than
step on one"
They Don't speak Now.
Jessie hasn't got sense enough to
propose 70 a woman.
Tess-Is that so? Well, he and I are
ess-Well?-Cleveland Leader.
Ovcrtrained.
This man." explained the hospital doc
tor. lis the victim OF athletics"
'Ah, overtrained. / suppose"
mo, he never trained a bit. The fell
low who hit him had, though. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Wanted "A Chance.
Wife--You were talking in your sleep
again last night, dear. Why do you per-
Husband Good Lord. Maria, a man
ought to be allowed 10 talk sometimes,
oughtnt he?"-The Bohemian.
Easy Enough.
Hotel Clerk-what did the great singer
wish?
Bell Boyle rang TO see II there was
any one IN the hotel who would run over
Hotel Clerk-Send up a chauffeur-Har-
per's Weekly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
A FOOLISH ORDER.

The girls in the principal stores of Chi
cago have received orders not to wear
short sleeved waists while at work. These
girls wear the short sleeved waists just
the same. but they have detachable elbow
cuffs which they put on as SOON as they
enter the store. why the managers should
object to the short sleeved girl is a mys-
terry. as for several years the shop girls
have been tucking up their sleeves, both
In the house and in the street giving the
appearance with not half the neatness OF
the present style OF short sleeves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
TANS ARE STYLISH.

In Paris there is prevalence OF beige
and tan gloves for day wear Both suede
and glace are worn. and every possible
shade, according TO the costume; even
white cloth, serge or linen gowns demand
light beige uede gloves. thus relegating
long white gloves absolutely and irrevo-
cably TO evening
A beautiful tailor gown in mauve tus-
sore was loaded with broad galloons
In fine mauve wool: a white polka-dotted
gray foulard was trimmed sumptuously
with large palm leaf motifs cut from a
real, old Indian red cashmere shawl.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
NOT ALWAYS, THOUGH!

THE maneuvering mamma" is prac-
tcally extinct The modern daughter
has an almost free hand In managing her
love transaction" The mere love mar
riage, which was so disturbing a thought
TO the mother OF even twenty yeans ago.
is seldom heard OF In Mayfair In these
altered circumstances. The new love-
making Is a subject which cannot be dealt
with except with the utmost discretion.
for II might greve some to have Il hinted
that the modern daughter is a better
woman OF business In such a situation
than was even 1.-The maneuvering mann
ma. a."-Iondon Graphic.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

MRS. wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain; cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty FIVE cents a bottle. Re sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
NOT MARRIED LONG.

All About n Coat--"Maria, I told you
six weeks ago TO give this old coat to
some tramp. Why don't you do 1t? I'm
tired OF seeing II around"
"John, I've offered that coat 10 every
tramp that has been here. and not one OF
them would touch H."
We'll. can't you use II for rags7'
John Henry. do you think I'll accept n
gift that n tramp won't even look at?
I'm g-going bnck home TO m-mammav'-
Chicago Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
WHAT NEXT?

The fad for eyelet work has reached
stockings, absurd as IL sounds. OF course
IL is applied very sparingly. and IN
wreaths of rings OF tiny eyelets. letting
solid embroidery be the greater part OF
the work
II Is very pretty and very expensive.
for, unlike all other styles OF stocking
embroidery. II has TO be done before the
stocking is scanned together. and that
means extra trouble all round Unlike the
other kinds. too. II must he done upon
embroidery hoops, and that makes still
more trouble and consequent expense.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
REFINED GRAFT.

a unique charge Is made against a prI-
vate water company supplying certain
sections Of Brooklyn. II Is accused OF
stealing water from tho city OF New YORK
and selling IL back 10 Brooklyn customers.
This proceeding, II the story Is true Is
certainly refinement Of graft.-Roches.
ter Democrat and Chronicle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

The OF the Is at hand when indoor
tions have aggravated dscomforts. time
when shopper the big department any other
for that matter, should pause and seriously
slider feelings position of the saleswoman
man behind the counter Too many shoppers prone
find fault when absolutely really
OF their way make kick" try
the surplus ball disposition
cerksespecally at this of the Build
up mental picture yourself their place figure
how you would like It. Get the smiling
how do you-do habit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
WHAT OF THE COMPANY?

The motoiman In charge OF the car that
left the tracks, killing IL persons, at East
Providence. was not arrested because he
was unfamiliar with the line and did not
know OF the curve" where the tragedy oc-
CURED. But what shall be said Of the
company that puts such n man In con-
troll of the lives OF 100 men and women In
the dead OF night?-Boston Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
A DECIDED BREAK"

The wife OF n certain wealthy westerner
has some OF the habits Of Mrs. Parting
ton. Her friends are freqently amused by
her mistakes. once some one ventured TO
remark to her, according TO 'Harper's
Weekly" that General So-and-So was
certainly a bellcose man. The western
lady's eyes bulged with astonishment
You tell met" she exclaimed "Of course
not having met him, couldn't say. But
thought from his picture that he was
very thlni"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
SUCCESSFUL WAY TO
PRESERVE RHUBARB

Rhubarb keeps perfectly well when put
up In cold water without sugar. There
must be no vacuum left in the jar and
the cans, tops and rubbers must be thor
oughly sterilized. Select the rhubarb
when young. tender and a pretty pink
color. Wash thoroughly. peel and cut into
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
TRUST is BOLDER.

Given a submissive public and the hand
ling OF a commodity that now ranks as
necessity OF civilized life, the ice COM
bine has grown bold froh1 season TO sea-
son. The summer that has not seen an
increase OF Ice prices I'm some particulars
during the past IS years has been an ex-
eption.-Worcester Gazette.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY, Wig Maker and
Hairworker. 1863 fremont street, Bos-
ton. II is simple. safe and easily ap-
piled: contains no lead poisons; use II
once and you will never use any other.
BLANDING e. BLANDING, 81 Weybos-
set street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
Here the Gentle Sex
Holds Itself Supreme

small pieces as for pies Pack into glass
jars that have been steriized, fill 10 over
flowing with freshly drawn water put on
the covers. screw tight and let the jars
stand over night. By next morning the
rhubarb will have absorbed more or less
OF the water. SO that there will be quite
a vacuum 10 be filled. Drain Off the water,
and refill TO overfowing with fresh cold
water. Seal closely and put away in
cool dark place.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

politicians in Panama the United States
TO appoint inspectors OF elections at
battle OF ballots i'm the republic Should the
ernment decline, and IL is difficult understand how
do otherwise valuable suggestions be obtained
from the board OF registration this
This board couple certainly limit
In the appointment of officers and guardians
minority party's interests at the polls.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

According TO the reports OF inspectors the
in which milk supply OF Rhode Island
prepared for the market is scandaously filthy
acing the public health Revelations this
condition the results law providing
the licensing OF milk dealers and themselves they
furnish ample justification hoped
Hew-law publicity permits greater
control II gives dealers in milk, will lead a
immediate radical betterment conditions that,
they today, shameful and disgusting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

kEirH's-"when We Were Twenty
one"
EMPIRE-"The Belle Of Richmond"
NIckEL-Motion Pictures and illustrated
Songs.
MATHEWsoN ST. RlNk--Roller Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
FLOWERY, Ell?

with gentle footsteps the beautiful
snow stole down from heaven yesterday.
and the dark-eyed mud reached up and
licked IL in.-The Danbury News Man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
HARD ON GIRLS.

In Russia 1t is unlawful TO give kisses
in public. a kiss in the street is penalized
by fine of 81, and on a tram-car by
still heavier fine. Declaration OF love on
postcard renders the sender liable TO a
fine OF 81.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

The American people wondering should the rate
bill enacted into law, whether Will
reform railroad officials by deprivng power
TO do
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

one OF John u. Rockefellers rules for life
s do than is expected OF you In the line
coupon clipping Mr.. Rockefeller is probably doing
good deal than he expected OF himself
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

fact that General Weyler sustained glancing
blow paunch during explosion Madrid, will
in lessen the flow OF sympathy from the country
ne threatened to Invade
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

There satisfaction reflection that whether
congress passes the Inspection bill packers
already suffered sautary punishment through
their pockets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
DIFFERENCE IN MORNING

He used 10 come at eight
And leave at three
lie didn't thing that late.
Nor did she.
They're married now. and he
Leaves home at eight.
lie comes Ga. m) at three;
Now that is late.
Judge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

only few days the report that
Francisco had sustained another earthquake shock
no damage done" Figure old ray
possible anyone under the any
more damage could be done?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

Perhaps IL because he feared the laws delays
poor craftsmanship of the Spanish soldiers. that
King Alfonsos would-be assassin became his
cuoner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

Afonso's bride is Sc pounds heavier than he All
well, always thus! Nine times the
little fellow is married TO n big
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

vegetarians recommend peanuts n substitute for
high priced meat Isn't this playing to the galleries?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11

NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietor.
Washington Mathewson streets, Providence, II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
ANNUAL skAT CONGRESS
DRAWS MANY STRANGERS

Buffalo. n. Y. July 14.-Skat play
ers were arriving in the city oil day
long today 10 attend the ninth annual
congress Of the North American Ska,
league, which opens In convention
hall tonight. They came singly. In
pairs. trios and by the score from
Cleveland. Philadelphia, Hoboken
Milwaukee. Chicago. Detroit. 81
Louis. New York. Cincinnati and 9th
er points. 1t Is expected that by TO
morrow there will be fully 1000 stran
gers in the city to take part In the
contests. The tournament will con.
tinue until Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
MILITARY CAMP At FORT
BENJAMIN HARRISON

indianapolis. Ind. July 14.--AIl or.
rangements have been completed for
the great military camp at #. Benja
min Harrison. the new military post
near this city. Under orders from
the war department the regular
troops which are to take part In the
maneuvers are to leave their present
quarters tomorrow under orders to
march. at least $50 miles Of the way.
During the summer the maneuvers
will be participated in by the regular
troops from Fort Sheridan, Fort
Thomas, Fort Wayne, Fort Brady,
Fort Omaha and jefferson Barracks.
In addition. the states of West vir.
ginia, Indiana. Wisconsin. Michigan,
Illinois. Ohio and Kentucky have
been invited to send their state mill.
tia to take part.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
INTERCHANGEABLE MILEAGE
SCHEME NOW EFFECTIVE

Atlanta, Ga. July 1.-The system
of interchangeable mileage At the rate
of two and half cents q mile adopt.
ed by the railroads of the southeast.
ern territory will go into effect to.
morrow. Under the new arrangement
two books, each costing t2b. and each
covering $4,000 miles. can be pur.
chased. and transportation thus Sc
cured to any point In the territory
mentioned. at rate Of two and half
cents a mile. The concession from
the railroads was obtained largely
through the persistent demands al
the Travellers Protective association
and the United Commercial Travellers
Of Georgia. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
GOVERNOR HAGERnArS PROCLAMATION RELATIVE TO
Statehood CONVENTION, and his RECOMMENDATIONS


70 sss esseAs - to ysrstssy A
Asw msases:
On IN sss~~nsA 1As ~ Jnne. rsss
she Pgesssens - sks rmstsa ssss@s
asFEase4 a. All ~ cuers~sx. sEfisssa:
An Aea a. snsfss the ss-epss u
0kishGmx and ef Iseisn rersssaEs
10 ssn . noaxsifussea an1 saxss
xossrnn<st end be aamisssss ssfa
The cnsaa aa m equal saaslnx siih
she oEixiaSl states: ard % snxass
The ssoEls a. Nss M~xsoo xnd a
artreaz 10 form . ocnssssssioa sna
state r"sssnmsns and b. admitted
into The nniaa On an ssazI sa.<iax
win stsr "rsxtaai states"
Sections - and sI inclusive II The
saie Act of Canxress. provide that
the inksLitAsts n sIi hat pass os the
area ef the United stst,s now eosssi.
sstinx ahs Territories a. Arizona and
Nss Mexico. may II the people os
these Territories si~ct. heeame the
state of Arizona. and 81 forth i'm D.
tail she pressure Whereby the wishes
of the people of the txo Territories
are % he asc~rsained.
II In provided by Section - of che
said Act that n the general election 10
be held on the sixth day cf November
nineteen hundred and sin, all the elsc.
tors ~ said territories. respectively,
qualified 10 vote a. such election. are
thereby authorized 10 vote for and
choose delegates 10 form q conssn.
tion for said Territories. which con.
vention shall consist of one hundred
and tern delegates. SIXTY y+six Of which
delegates shah b. elected To said con.
seniien by the people of th~ Terri
tory of New Mexico and fofty-four BY
the people Of the Territory of Ari.
zona. and that the governors, chief
Justices and secretaries af each es
said territories. respectively. shallap
portion the delegates ts te thus elect.
ed from their respective Territories.
as nearly as may b.. equitahly among
the several counties thereof, I'm &C
eordanee with the voting population
a. shown by the vote cast for dele,
safe In congress In the respective
Territories In nineteen hundred and
four. II r. further provided by said
act. that the governors of said Ter.
ritoTies. respectively. shall within
thirty DAYS after the approval there.
nj. 'osit on or before July sixteenth.
1896. issue a proclamation In whieh
the aforesaid spnoTtionmeut of dsla.
gates TO the convention shall be fully
specified and announced. and In
which other matters. hereinafter re-
ferred to. shall be clearly stated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
five ROULLY SLAIN;
THEIR BED IS FIRED


wiston-Salem. N. C., July 1t.--Is-
aac Lyerly, his wife and three IT
their youngest children were murder
ed In their home. mile east Of Bar
ber's junction. during the night by
robbers who, after looting the house
set fire TO the bed. on which Mr.. and
Mrs. I.yerly lay. The older daughters.
sleeping up stairs, were Awakened
and rushed down Just In time TO ex-
tinguish the flames before serious
damage wis done. @@@ -
Probably Killed With Clubs 4
II is thought that robbers killed
the victims with clubs. Lyerly was
a wealthy merchant and farmer and
the family was one OF the most re-
specied in this section. Hloodhonnds
were put on the trail of the murder.
ers. Two negro suspects have been
arrested. One Of these is quoted NJ
having said d few days ago that after
Lyerly refused tc allow him 10 cut
his wheat. The old man may cut his
grain, but he win never live TO eat
ft." esz rzs s.s = ~.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
WalTAea LEAGUE MEETS
IN ANNUAL CONVENTION

Bufialo. n. Y. July 4.--Seyera
score OF delegates are In Buffalo /,
attend the annual national conver
tion Of the walther league, whict
will begin four days session 70
morrow.
The league was organized in this
city in 1893 and Is made up Of no
risties identified with churches be
longing to the Synodical Lutheran
Conference Of the United States ol
Canada.
The league has considerable
membership In New York. Ohio. In.
diana, Wisconsin and Michigan. and
In several Of the Canadian provinces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14

iasndoa. galg ts-Hsxsrssn xss
81 fste taSas i'm eelshzssi.n az fhs
eozaing ~ axs u wIasi~n charasx
Gsaasaoae. che fssosst~ grxndsea aaa
sssr ~ tie famous Statesman. WIZ
lam Essss Giaastone. The hirskdzy
festivities wtii sxs~sd over several
days ara viii iaeiaas q tensnss' din
nsr. ssEsen uaTsy scs frasads and o
chilaEeafs treat.
souns Gladstone 10 the rs~sssssr
al q considerable sssis.s. inherited
from his mothers family. IN. his
scrse Hsxsrdsa castle mas captured
,sy Dafsdd. brother of Lsesellys.
Prince af wakes. 40 far hsrk 20 isss
Centuries later Il vas dismsssisd by
parliament during the civil ga.
when II became the property cf Ser.
rsani Giynne. from whom u descend.
ed 20 the late villa mE- Gladstone
through his xife.
Young Gladstone has been fiuisa.
Ing his education Il Oxford. where
be has achieved distinction IN one
II the best speakers of the famous
Oxford union. Although he 10 mas
tar of Hassrden castle. he h NOT the
chief al the Gladstone family. This
is q dignity which belongs 20 the "a
NOUS statesman's nephew. Sir John
Gladstone. q retired cashier of III
Guards.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-07-14
OPPOSED TO DOU.
Bile STATEHOOD
ex-governor Otero Opposed
to Jointure---Clad to Get
Back Home.
HIS Foreign TRAVELS
Accompanied by Ills Son. he
Visits Places Of Interest Abroad
and in u. S.

Hon. Miguel A. Otero, former gov.
ernor Of New Mexico, accompanied by
his son. Miguel. Jr.. passed through
Las Vegas this afternoon on No. 1 en-
route home from Europe. He was
greeted at the train by a big delega.
tion OF his Las Vegas friends and was
given a hearty welcome back to the
territory. He was In the best Of health
and appeared TO have ben greatly ben.
Gifted by his trip.
An Optic representative had an In.
terview with him at the depot while
the train stopped for dinner. Mr..
Otero still considers himself a resi-.
dent of this city and says he will 10.
cate here again in the near future.
He talked very Interestingly Of his
travels abroad. Asked as to his opin.
ion ON the statehood question he stat.
ed he opposed the jointure when he
left and is still OF the same conyic.
ton.
Tells Of the Trip
Both Miguel and myself had a
most enjoyable trip" he said when
requested to tell something about his
travels for The Optic. "we sailed
from New York on the beautiful
ocean yacht. Prinzessin Victoria Lu.
Use. and after seven days landed at
Ponta Delgado. Azore Islands. We
remained there two days visiting the
interesting places and then sailed to
Funchal, MADEIRA Islands. and we're
there on Easter Sunday and Monday.
II is one OF the most beautiful places
on earth; flowers everywhere. We
pext visited Tangiers, which is quaint