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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
CONSENT NOT NEEDED.

There seems good reason to believe that Presi-
dent Roosevelt may not be compelled to request
congress for permission to receive the Nobel peace
prize, awarded him time ago, Although this
prize is presented by the Norwegian legislature
the Storthing, that fact does not make it the gift
of that body.
According to the national constitution, no
person holding position OF profit under the gov
ernment of the United States is permitted to accept
present or gift of any description from king,
prince or foreign state without first having secured
the consent of congress.
In no sense is the Nobel prize gift from a
foreign ruler foreign state. 1t is given in
pursuance Of the will of it's founder and is paid out
of the estate which he bequeathed for that specific
purpose
Such functions the Storthing exercises in
connection with the conferring of the prize are
purely ministerial. 1t does not furnish the prize,
but simply awards it in accordance with the con-
ditons established by the actual donor.
There can be shadow of doubt that con-
gress will promptly give its consent to the accept
ance by President Roosevelt of the $4,000 peace
prize il such action is deemed desirable, but in the
light of the facts connected with the case it does
not appear that congressional consent is at all
necessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
CROSS. .BARRED SILK
vOILE AND SATIN

For high teas and smart afternoon
functions the latest fashions show num-
ber of dainty costumes in the new cross
ed-barred voiles. The silky texture of the
voile required a silk foundation, OF course
and this 10 usually In the prevailing tone
OF the outer material, bat perhaps a shade
lighter A very pretty shade OF ciel blue Is
used for this costume. the skirt having a
plated front panel OF shmmering blue
satin. The sides are also faced with satin,
folds Of which turn back from the front
near the bottom. with trimming OF dull
green velvet buttons.
Detached plaits OF voile fall from the
shoulders down to the satin sirdle and a
vest OF satin trimmed with tiny green but
tons appears below yoke OF lace border
ed with narrow frills OF valenciennes The
elbow sleeves are puffed and finished with
satin and lace cufrs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

Washington, Dee l5.--After debate, In
which the salary paid to the president OF
a baseball association had been contrast
ed with the salaries paid to members o.
the cabinet. and several representatives
had expressed the opinion that the salary
paid TO a member of congress Is too small
10 permit n poor man TO serve In that
bodv the house of representatives yester-
sav hv vote OF ios TO 1Ss. refused to
increase from 5000 to $3.50 the salaries OF
senators, members and delegates
The house, however. by an overwheim-
ing vote. increased the salaries or the
vice president the speaker or the mousse
and members Of the presidents cabinet 70
s,a. 90 each. Representative Granger or
phode Island was accorded In favor OF
the bill and Representative Capron or
that state voted aGninst II.
In anticipation OF the question or IN
cysasing salaries coming before the mousse
there was an exceedingly large member
shin present, and the discussion on the
several amendments for increase which
were offered by Mr.. Littauer OF New
York was followed WIN nnhiNo" h"'''SN
After disposing OF the salary question
the house passed the legislative execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill.
Mr.. IIttauer OF New York. who had
given notice that he would orer the
amendments necessary TO accomplish the
proposed Increase OF salaries. Immediate
lv secured the floor after the previous
question had been ordered on the bill and
presented an amendment raising the sal
ary OF vice president and the speaker or
the house 10 $4,000 per annum each. He
spoke OF the dignity Of the position OF the
speaker of the house and said that every
body recognized that the duties were ar
duous and that the pay was unequal TO
the position.
INCREASE FOR CLERKS.
Mr.. Underwood Of Alabama said that he
was opposed to any further increase OF
salaries along the line OF legislative and
executive offices. He further said he be-
lieved the salaries OF the minor clerks
OF the government should be increased on
account OF the increased cost OF living
His contention was that salaries are paid
man might come TO congress and repre-
sent his constituents. He said he would
not contend that q congressman could
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LOAN EVILS DISCUSSED
BY JOINT COMMITTEE

The joint, t,committee OF members OF the
Workingmen's Loan association and on
the Society for Organizing Charity met
last evening I'm the office of Rathbone
Gardner. Banigan building. and discussed
informally plans for doing away with the
bad conditions said to attend the loaning
OF small sums of money by loan offices
in this city. The members OF the COM
mittee are Rsthbone Gardner. Stephen
o. Edwards. William Gammell. George IL.
Huddy. Jr., Charles Catlin and James J..
Nolan.
II is not charged that all the loan COM
panies. or even a majority OF them. con-
duct business i'm any but straightfor-
ward fashion. but there are many in
stances OF unfair dealing. and the move
ment Instituted is intended TO aid not only
the persons whose interests need safe
guarding, but also the companies which
conduct their affairs in a legitimate way.
II Is possible that legislation may be
asked for at the meeting OF the general
assembly, but those behind the movement
are depending rather upon the co-opera-
tion of the legitimate loan companies and
the help OF business men TO bring about
the contemplated reform.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Take Advantage of These

The wine department of the n. L. Rose
company has made a decided increase in
sales an dunquestlonably It Is the result
OF the exceptional values they have, and
are now offering. During the holiday sea-
son their stock Is augmented and con-
tains about every known wine, whiskey
or liquor and their special offers should be
OF great Interest.
For example. they are selling half-gal-
lon Wallbrook whiskey for $lS. a full
quart OF California port wine at 25 cents
a quart and commencing today and con
tlnuing for ane week there is special
sale on OF Wyndham pure malt whiskey
at rs cents quart. II these prices, and
they are only few OF them. don't appeal
10 the average man or housekeeper they
fail 20 recognize true values for little
money
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
BATTLESHIP KANSAS
EXCEEDS IS KNOTS

Boston. Dec. i5.-Without being exerted
10 her utmost power, the new battleship
Kansas, built by the New York Shipbuild-
ing company OF Camden n. j., slightly
exceeded her contract speed OF Is knots
an hour In her four hours trial run or
the Maine coast yesterday. attaining an
average speed OF 1905 knots for the four
hours. The propellers averaged i2l.sis
revolutions per minute throughout the
run.
The screw standardization tests were
held Thursday Off Rockland on the gov
ernment's measured mile course, and at
that time the Kansas exceeded the re-
quirements OF her contract TO attain her
contract speed on the four hours run II
was necessary for the propellers 10 aver
age 1905 revolutions a minute.
While weather conditions yesterday
were not ideal, they were favorable The
wind was from a friendly quarter. and
the Kansas plowed through following
sea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
THE TECH SENIORS
ENJOYED A SOCIAL

The students and teachers OF the senior
class OF the Technical high school gave an
enjoyable social last evening in the Cac-
sar Misch building.
After a short entertainment games and
dancing were enjoyed and refreshments
were served. William Barrows and Cora
Colburn played a duet on the piano and
Mr.. Barrows gave several solos.
Those in charge were as fouows So
cial committee Miss Grace Bernhard.
Miss Corinne Hardy. Howard Farwell and
Walter Burns; floor directors Franklin
Morse, president of the class: aids, Lloyd
Baker, Warren Manchester. Stuart Pratt,
Frank Bowen, Edwin DOME and George
Selleck; patrons Mr.. and Mrs. George f..
Weston and Mr. and Mrs. Manchester and
other teachers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
REFUSE To INCREASE
THEIR OWN SALARIES

live in Washington and keep pace with
modern society.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of New York said he
would vote for the increase even IL the
price he paid was political oblivion. lie
called attention 20 the salary paid the
mayor OF New York and also to the pay
of the comptroller OF that city, and In
sisted that the vice president and the
speaker should be paid salaries commen-
surate with the dignity of their OFFICES.
After other speeches the amendment
was adopted by vote of PA To II, the
opposition failing to secure votes enough
TO call the ayes and noes.
Mr.. Littauer then introduced another
amendment as follows:
ION and after March 4, 1907, the COM
pensation OF heads OF executive depart
ments, who are members Of the president 5
cabinet shall be at the rate Of $1,000 per
annum each"
BASEBALL MANS SALARY.
During the course OF his remarks on
this amendment. Mr.. Littauer held up a
large picture OF n president OF baseball
association whose salary had been In.
creased from $1,000 TO $4,000 a year, and
contrasted that with the salaries paid
members OF the cabinet
The amendment was opposed by Mr..
Mann OF Illinois, but was adopted by n
vote of 2N 10 90. The amendment so closely
concerning the members themselves fol-
lowed Immediately.
Mr.. Littauer. who retires TO private
life at the close OF the present congress,
offered n provision raising the salaries of
senators and members OF congress, dele
gates and the resident commissioner from
Porto Rico 10 $500. and on agreement the
time for the increase to begin was fixed
at March 4, 1907.
Mr.. Boutell OF Illinois said he was op-
posed 10 the proposition to increase sal
aries OF members, but was glad TO vote 10
increase the compensation OF the speaker,
vice president and members OF the
cabinet.
Representative Clark OF Florida was ac-
corded an ovation when he announced that
he desired 10 discuss the question from
the standpoint Of a poor man. He called
attention 10 the fact that men are leaving
the service Of the country and returning
TO private life solely because the salaries
which they receive in official positions
were inadequate.
Il believe" he said, there are not 10
men on this rcor who I'm private conver-
sstion will not say the salary Is made
quate; the increase II right but some
say, 4 cannot AFFORD To- vote for it,
"For Gods sake. let us answer the great
daily papers who are challenging our
courage 10 20 upon the record, by our
votes before all the country" was his
concluding appeal.
Representative sullivan OF Massachu.
sets who retires with this congress. in
supporting the amendment. said that he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

and systematic efforts for the promotion of tenn
perance entered upon in this country. The
pioneer temperance society was organized at
Saratoga county, n. ", and the first national
movement had its inception in 1896 under the
auspices OF the American Temperance society
Following these early manifestations of the
temperance sentiment came the Washington move
ment in Is4o, the Martha Washington society
crusade, the Sons of Temperance, the Temperance
Cadets, the Father Mathew revival and the Inde-
pendent Order of Good Templars.
Distinguished statesmen at various times gave
their aid to the cause Of temperance For example,
in December, 1891, Lewis Cass presided at tenn
perancc rally in the house of representatives, at
which addresses were made 3y Daniel Webster,
John Quincy Adams and Senator Frelinghuysen.
One the occasion of his visit to this country
President Taylor rendered a public reception TO
Father Mathew, the Irish temperance reformer,
and the United States senate gave him admission
to it's chamber, an honor previously extended to
but other foreigner, the Marquis de Lafayette.
During the span from 1893 to 1867 twelve pres
dents attached their signatures to documents urg-
ing citizens to discourage the use of Intoxicating
liquors.
Concident with the efforts to promote temper
dnCc Oy HlOral SudsiOn was the attempt 10 accom-
plish the desirable result by resort to pro-
hibtion, which Charles r. Jones, chairman of the
Prohibition national committee, says "is today the
law of one-half of land and of at least 100000
people"
He is exceedingly hopeful Of the final triumph
OF prohibition, for he declares that within the next
twelve years the Prohibition party will control
states, elect governors and make the settlement of
this the dominant issue In the nations politics -
This prophecy is made in spite of the fact of which
he takes cognizance, that although efforts have
been made to induce presidents to recognize this
great issue in their messages "for forty years not
one word was devoted to the subject"
Mr. Jones is too optimistic. Legislation will
never cure the evil of intemperance. Prohibition
will never end the traffic in liquor, nor will the
people make prohibition national issue, Society
is slowly but surely freeing itself from the curse
of drunkenness. No longer does it tolerate the tip
pier, who finds himself summed while the inebrate
finds himself barred from lucrative employment.
There is temperance legislation that has posi-
tive value and is of permanent benefit. 1t is the
kind that recognizes and abates the social evils of
drinking and regulates and taxes the saloon. That
method of dealing with the temper ance problem is
making steady progress. Prohibition is not, nor
will it ever reach the importance of national
issue,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
PRESIDENT WILL SEND
SIX SPECIAL MESSAGES

Washington Dec. I5-Six special mes
sages are TO be sent TO congress next
week by President Roosevelt. They In
clude one on the naval personnel DILL
which contemplates the more rapid re-
tirement and promotion of the Officers or
the navy; a message transmitting Secre-
tary Metcalfs report on the alleged dis
Francisco. a special message on Panama
n message on the public land question. a
message transmitting Secretary's TAFT .
report on Cuba and a reply Ia the SEN
ate resolution calling for information re-
the soldiers OF the Twenty-fifth regiment
OF colored infantry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
A DAINTY GIFT

For the young woman who has fond
ness for pretty evening gowns make as a
Christmas gift a garland OF ribbon roses
This Is done by making rosette OF loops
of narrow ribbon and tying knot In the
top OF each loop In the centre fasten
few pieces OF yellow silk to make the sta
mems. the ends being knotted. Ihese
roses are from one TO three inches In di-
ameter and may be connected by strands
or knotted wired stems OF narrow, green
ribbon. Fasten the whole on a strip or
stir white bobbinet or scrim, and my
lady can bedeck herself i'm the gayest and
prettiest fashion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
SAUSAGE ROLLS

Put the sausages into pan, cover with
cold water and set In the oven; let the
water simmer and evaporate and the sau-
sages brown a little Prick them with a
steel skewer several times before cooking.
Mix two cups OF pastry -four sifted with
a saltspoon OF salt and four level tea
spoons OF baking powder with one scant
cup OF milk. BE careful about adding the
last. for the dough must be just right 20
pat out half an inch thick. Cut In rounds
and pat a piece OF sausage In each to
gether, then bake.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
FROSTED APPLES

Pare and core apples of even size. Fill
the centres with sugar mixed with chop
ped raisins and nut meats and add half
cup of awter TO each half-dozen apples
after they are set in buttered baking
dish, Bake and haste often, and as soon
as tender draw from the oven and cool
partly. Put a spoonful of meringue on
each apple and set in cool oven 10 color
lightly. Serve each apple on small plate
with a spoonful of the syrup round 1t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
FOR HIS CHRISTMAS

Watch fobs OF leather are deservedly
popular, for there is nothing that is more
suitable with ordinary business clothes.
rather new design in fobs in strap
with a heavy buckle and the two little
slides, a fac-simile of the strap used on
travelling bags. AS an ornament the
owners monogram In gold is used, the
letters either inclosed in a circle, or the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LEHNEMANN GIVEN
LIGHT PUNISHMENT

John c. Lehnemann OF Boston threw
himself on the mercy OF the court after
pleading nolo and making a full rontes-
sion Of his part In the smuggling OF China
men into this port on the schooner FrQllc
yesterday afternoon and was sentenced
by Judge Arthur l.. Brown 10 three
months in jail and to pay fine Of 500 anil
costs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
PEPPERMINTS

Cook two cups OF granulated sugar and
one-haf cup OF water for 10 minutes
without stirring. Add n few drops OF pep
perniint fiavoring and take from the fire
Reat with an egg beater until II begins TO
thicken and drop easily on TO a buttered
plate TO become Arm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
The Canal His Topic

The annual meeting OF the Commercial
club will be held this evening in the Mar
ragansett hotel. Dinner will be served at
: o'clock. and the business meeting and
election OF officers will take place just be-
fore. G. l.. Chester will speak on "The
Panama Canal" the subject being Illus
trated by stereopticon Views.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Dancing School Assembly

At Oriental hall last evening, the dane
ing classes OF S. l.. Tatz held an assem-
bly, 10 the allurng strains OF Binders
orchestra. a masquerade ball will be held
on Feb. s. l.. Leary acted as general floor
director, with r. Thirien and w. II.
Greene as assistants. The aids were Sam
uel Roy, Morris Labovitz and Benjamin
Rice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LOCATION. THAT'S ALL

While the Western inland markets fur
nish meats, vegetables, milk and some
other food products at considerably
lower price than prevails in Eastern mar
kets yet the latter have distinct ad-
vantage when II comes to all varieties OF
salt water fish, oysters. shrimps, CLAIMS,
etc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

KEITH's-continuou Performance.
IMPERIAIs-"The Mummy Girl"
EMPIRE-''The Way OF the Trans
gressor."
NICkEI-Motion Pictures and illus.
trated Songs.
MATHEwsON STREET RINK
Roller skating
ABoRN STREET RINK-Roller
Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

Having made Princeton a present of lake,
perhaps Mr. Carnegie may next make the country
the gift of ship canal. 1t would certainly be an
enduring monument and would aid him materially
TO escape the odium of dying rich.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
"A Straight Tip"

"A Straight Tip" Is the subject OF an
address to be given at the Y. NJ. e. a.
tomorrow afternoon by Rev Harry w.
Lambert, known as a gospel singer of
rare power. Howard a. Goff, as a solo
list, will assist
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

Fines amounting to $4,000 have been inn
posed on the glucose trust in Pennsylvania, for
selling impure candy, but New York seems power
less to penalize its Milk trust, whose impure pro-
duct is menacing the lives of thousands of babes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

An Alaskan town with 5000 inhabitants hasn't
a lawyer within its boundaries. In an unorganzed
territory there seems to be no better way than TO
talk over differences and settle them amicably.
Then it's cheaper also.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Tourist Club Danced

The Tourist club gave a dance last even
ing at Elks hall. 10 the music OF Maguire's q
Savoy orchestra. The committee included
william w. Hall. John G. Russ and TIM
othy o'Leary. William ]. Ward was floor
director with Elmer Green as assistant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

Just remember the Japs number 100000. not
100000 as the hystcrical jingoes would have it
understood.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
THE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE.

Nearly century has elapsed since concerted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

rrbshcd Daily Except Subscription Price 'soo
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-09

death as soon as Wichita. had done
herself proud in entertaining the state
federation three years ago.
Wichita has three federated clubs
and several unfederated ones and their
Hypatia, Good fellowship, literary,
club shall be entirely free from Sec
tarianism and political partisanship.'
or of the Twentieth Century club The
object of this club shall be the intel
lectuai, moral and social development
Of its members Attempts have been
made in times past to draw the clubs
into city politics, but such efforts
have been turned down very quickly
and emphatically. The club women
stand for what is the best good of the
city, but as organizations they so far
have refused to enter into political in
trigues.
The clubs took a decided interest in
the matter of introducing manual
training into the public schools, ana
a committee from Hypatia had great
influence in having such a department
placed in the high school. Club wOm-
en- are among the most active workers
on the various charitable boards Of the
city. Club women stood as sponsors
for the free kindergarten at its sestaD-
lishment two years ago, and the clubs
as organizations have been liberal con-
tributOrs to its finances. The chI1dren's
home building fund and the salvation
Army building fund we're not forgotten
as the clubs closed their work ana sub
scriptions were voted to each fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-09
GENERAL CLUB NOTES.

The Woman's club Of Seneca organ
lied May. 1897, has sent out the year
books for its tenth year. The clubs
motto is Look Beneath the Surface
president, Mrs W. w Simon, vic~
president, Mrs. F. c. Perkins, secretary
and Mrs. J. H. Gleason, treasurer. The
programme for next seasons work.
beginning in October and ending the
first of May, is miscellaneous.
The Wichita Beacon says: Keep
us, 0 God, from pettinesss let us be
large in thought. in word, in deed
Let US be done with fault findins
and leave OF self-seeking-
May we put away all pretense and
meet each other face to face-withour
self pity and without prejudice.
May we be never hasty in judg~
ment and always generous.
Let US take time for all things;
make US grow calm. serene. gentle.
Teach us to put into action our
better impulses, straightforward ana
unafraid.
Grant that we may realize it is tbs
little things that create differences;
that in the big things OF life we are at
one.
And may We strive to touch and to
know the great, common swoman's
heart Of US all. and. o Lord, let "
not forget to be kind
The above collect was read at the
opening of each session of the meet
ing at Lawrence Of the Kansas State
Federation of Woman.s Clubs and
probably will be adopted by the wom<
ems clubs of this city when they open
for work next fall. The collect was
written by Miss Mary Stuart q teacher
in the high school OF Denver. and who
was formerly a student at Fairmouns
college in this city
Wichita Beacon: Wichita is not. in
the strict sense of the word. a wom-
ans club town A desperate effort has
been made to organize and keep alive
city federation, such as have worked
for so much good in other cities but
the city federation died a natural