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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
YOUR DUTY

make the mistake OF thinking that because
have paid your poll tax vote without regis
terng for you The payment of a poll does
not make you qualified eleotor. Registration does.
DO not make the mistake OF believing the board of
and registration will visit ward
district to make the duty of registration easier for
for IL will not
That is ought 10 do one, except the board
itself and the that IL In will deny But
between what IL ought do and what IL will do there
is wide gulf See that fall II and thus
disfranchse yourself by hall and
placing tho registry list.
In the city and state there to be rghted
and abuses TO be rooted out To accomplish this your
and the vote OF citizen in the will
be needed.
What is the imperative and pressing need Of Rhode
Island today? Plainly and unquesonaby adequate,
ghtened constitution will representative
ernment TO the commonwealth.
Such a constitution can be secured only through a
convention in which all the people will have equal and
just representation.
Your vote and the of other loyal citizen
will be needed next November elect general assembly
which will the legislation to provide for
tho holding of convention I'm which all the people OF
state will have equal and just representation.
Registration is a duty that perform for you
You alone can discharge IL III fail wilfully
citizen-the baotand force yourself ignoble
position OF follower, while brave battling
for principle right and justice at the polls REGISTER
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
THIS MAN SAYS
DON'T ROCK BABY

Regular feelings will assist the baby's
sleeping. III he doesn't go to sleep at
want 10 make use of his eyes for while
longer,-that's his right. Under no cir
cumstances ever try 10 coax him 10 go
TO sleep
Never sing to him. never rock him,
never walk with him. never lie on the
bed with himr-never resort TO any device
whatsoever TO put him TO sleep. and you
never will have TO; ff you do II wrrr ne
is young you have taken the first step
toward making the baby little tyrant
and yourself his slave.
DO IL II you will. but when you get all
run down from taking care Of" the
baby, pray have the decency not TO ex-
pect any sympathy. Not only have you
started him on the road to impudent sell
fishness. but you have unduly fastened
the development OF his brain and seri-
ously injured the nervous system.
IL Is not even necessary that things
should be quiet when the baby goes 10
sleep. Let the usual noises go on. and
he will never have any difficulty I'm sleep
ing among them.-Frank Barker Copley In
The outing Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
TIMELY POINTS ON
HERBACEOUS PLANTS

The perennial poppies bear very
snowy bloom in May. Of an intense scar
let. The flowers do not last much more
than two weeks, but there is nothing
which gives so rich display at any sea-
son. After the blooms are over. the space
between these plants may be planted with
ANNALS
The cardinal flower 0obelia cardinalis)
is a shade loving plant, also preferring a
rather moist situation. 1t produces spikes
OF dark, with red. which last several
weeks
variety OF Iris will give a crop OF
flowers that are appreciated by nearly
every one. The dwarf pumila begins to
bloom the earliest. followed by the Ger
mamma type, and a little later by the
Japanese species, iris lacmigata. which
does best where IL is somewhat moist.
The delphiniums or larkspurs produce
large spikes OF flowers, most OF them
blue, although a few are splashed with
other colors.
Digitalis or fox glove, with beautiful
pink and white flowers more or less spot
ted is a valuable shrub. Phlox paniculata
is a most snowy plant especially In north
ern and eastern ATTITUDES. 1t does not be-
gin TO bloom until late in the summer and
will last many weeks unless the weather
Is very warm and dry. There are many
varieties, differing mostly in height and
color.
Rudbeckia golden glow produces great
mass OF golden flowers from early sum-
msr until late autumn. The plant grows
to four or FIVE feet The red hot poker
plant is odd and striking.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
CANNOT ESCAPE HIM

These unpleasant reports that China
concerning old friend and kindly critic Mr. Wu Ting
Fang. formerly Chinese minister at Washington. Since
his to his native land he high the
councils the influential advisers
OF the Empress Dowager. but IL is said he will
abandon all his honors and his Offices and Shanghai
which the cable describes the refuge for wealthy China
men seeking freedom from official persecution"
The given his withdrawal from public life
his hopeessness of bringing about reforms in the judi
cia and OF China which he deems abso
utely essential to her progress and prosperity.
For time American sentiment toward Mr.. WI
has been rather cold. that he
have been pesstenty and pernciously active in the
boycott against American products. He reported to
attended several boycott meetings and to made
speeches that. the least. with bad
who had kindly treated and Hospitality
entertained by Americans
II is impossible not to recall how courageously he
assaed weaknesses and shortcomings the other
hand. gracefully he praised virtues giving
credit for the possession OF good traits than bad
Mr.. WI to Shanghai, where, in all
probability he will end his days From this time there
Americans will forget the he did them while
Pekin, Shanghai he will sadly
His habitat be refuge for the oppressed
OF China, but safe he be there in other respects
Wu hope escape the alert active
Shanghai liar.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
WHEN THEY LOSE.

Who wanders up and down the line
With long-drawn face and senseles'
whine
shrieking You lobster! You're a shine.'
AT every player of the nine?
The knocker.
Who mutters, with childish pout,
1--WE been here twenty times. about.
And they NEVER win when l come OUT!
Who roars at every local rout
The knocker.
Who lounges i'm a grand stand seat,
Calling the home team easy meaty
who chuckles at each fresh defeat
With which the locals chance 10 meet?
The knocker.
Who says the pitchers arm Is glass,
Seeking that worthy TO harass?
Who calls the manager an ass
Who always has a season pass?
The knocker.
VIM. +. Kirk.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29

in regarding with the greatest dstrust any corpo-
ration that moves only in the dark and avoids
Legitimate publicity.
The city council should refuse without further
consideration to grant any privileges whatever to
corporation that dares not show its hand at the
outset.
The Home Telephone company should be
given to understand that until it discoses the names
of the men back of it, and until time then is given
for a thorough study OF its character and its pur-
poses, it can expect nothing whatever from the
city OF Providence
If the city council adopts any other course, it
will invite suspicion for which it must answer and
for which it will be compelled to answer to the
people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
TURN ON THE LIGHT.

The application of the Home Telephone COM
pany for permission to introduce its service in this
city should receive very careful scrutiny, not only
the part of the city council, but by the citizens
generally.
The with which the company's bill was
slipped through a general assembly more subser-
Went to the Boss than any other for many years
is at least worthy OF note.
The unwillingness of the men back of the
company to be known is more than that--it is
suspicious in the extreme.
When pubic service corporation seeks the use
OF the city streets and is afraid 10 have the people
know the names OF its directors and stockholders
resisting every proper effort to obtain such infor
nation, there must be reason for it.
II the Home Telephone company was organ
lied for legitimate purpose, if its intentions are
honorable and the men behind it are responsible
and intend to deal honestly and fairly with the
city, there can be no good reason for the secrecy
with which il surrounds It's actions.
More than that, the people are fully justified
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
A Doubtful Theory

When peeling onions begin at the root
end and peel upward, and the onions VIII
affect the eyes scarcely at all.
IL eggs that are TO be boiled nard are
put into rapidly boiling water the yolks
will not become dark on the outside.
Don't tack your rugs to the hoor. Have
them reinforced at the edges, 80 that they
may easily be lifted and cleaned.
II horseradish is TO be grated the SIM
plest way is TO put 1t through the meat
chopper.
Hot bread may be cut as easily as cold
if the knife is heated before using.
To test a nutmeg prick II with PIN II
good. oil will Immediately spread around
the puncture.
When cleaning a spot with gasoline. IL
a piece of blotting paper is placed under
the ring 1t will not leave spot.
In buying canned goods examine the
can carefully, and IL the sides bulge re-
ject them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
BROTHER WILLIAMS
PLAIN PHILOSOPHY

Some folks thinks dey Ia shufflin' roun'
in dead mems shoes. when 10 en- behol! dc
man what dey thought dead rises up en-
hollers, "Whar dem shoes2"
Wen you SOW de win,' look out fer de
whirlwin'; en- even a balloon won't help
you wen whirlwin' knocks you six ways
fer Sunday!
II don't do fer de wolf ter go roun
irwin ter fool folks In de lions skin.
Spose de lion meets him in de big road en-
takes de hide off him?
We kin all be happy ef we want ter. De
only trouble is wen some er us gifts hap.
piness we dunno what ter do wild II. en-
we whirl in ter ceebratin'. en- git IS en-
costs,-Atlantic Constitution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
TOO GOOD TEACHERS

Levy Mayer. himself corporation lawyer, in
address before law students asserted that the
lawyer for connves at majority OF the
crimes committed corporations lie further declared
you will violations of the Sherman
and examine them
a a wound, will discover
crime the skiful hand OF
told the corporation how
ply with the letter of the law and violate its
spirit"
No doubt there thousands who will endorse Mr.
Mayors view will find ready In the revelations
made a result of Investigations into insurance
methods and operations Perhaps what Mr. Mayer
tells the truth If there is immediate need for
a radical of ethics OF the legal profession
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
THIS "FIXER" GOT
INTO A BAD FIX

Hicks--'Twas a most striking scene.
Rising TO his feet. the eloquent young
lawyer fixed the jury with his mag
netic eye"
wicks Unterrupting)-Yes, I see.
and the Judge sent him TO jail.
Wicks-To jail, nonsense! What for7
Wicks-Why, for fixing the jury
Boston Transcript.
Ought to Have IL.
Clara-They say that young Broke
leigh married Miss Overseven for her
money.
Maude-well he certainly earned
every dollar OF it.--Chicago News.
In Mitigation.
He-What? You want another lat
already?
She-oh, but the other was su,h
little one, dear.--Meggendorf,r
Blaetter.
Standing and Uaderstnnding
do you understand the meaning d
the word pedestrian?
"Yes, sir. a pedestrian is a man wins
stands on the curb and watches the
autos go by and wonders how he'll
ever get across the street in time for
his o'clock dinner."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
There was an old fellow named Slater
Who did very we'll as a waiter;
Till some slippery peel got under his
heel,
And he swallowed a hot baked potato.
ALLY Slopers Holiday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
WORTH NOTING.

The Church OF England has an Income
OF s75,o00.ooo a year.
At the recent funeral Of King Norodem
OF Cambodia the official mourners at the
funeral gave voice TO their grief through
megaphones, with much effect.
wagons In Porto Rico have Increased
threefold since the Spanish days, and 20
ner cent OF the children are In the pub
lie schools which are an American inno-
walton.
out OF ~ school children In the lwest
class at Nordhausen. Germany, the medi-
cal officer reports that Ss had drunk wine,
40 spirits and all more or less beer: while
out OF n class OF S girls l6 confessed to
having been drunk.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
BRAINS. NOT COLOR.

DR.. Edward wilmot Blyden envoy ex-
traordnary and minister plenipotentiary
OF the republic OF Liberia in France. is
one OF the ablist living colored men. He
has rendered distinguished services to his
race both In Liberia and In the British
West African colonies. The special object
with the delmitation of the frontier be-
tween Liberia and French territory.
French territory touches Liberia on two
sides, and, with British, nearly surrounds
tho rannhlic.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
Goaded by publ

Goaded public sentiment which the Rhode
Republican oigarchy always defy the
OF canvassers yielded decided little
salaries by keeping its Office
open registration three extra nghtsJune IS, 10
and 90
"A tardy and only partial recognition of the
laborng whose Inconvenience
the registration OF this state designed but
having gained this grudgng recognition, the will
blameworthy IL they 30 improve the
opportunity afforded o their the lists
YOUR the books yet?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
WINDLASS SAILS.

A good deal OF sympathy Is expressed
for Senator La Toilette OF Wisconsin. The
railroad and other aggravating issues are
expected to die out before the presidential
campaign and Mr.. La Toilette, like a good
many other public men OF the time may
not be able to expeditiouxly place him.
self In the new lines; but the people can
afford to wait II he can.--Cincinnati En-
Quirer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
CURIOUS CLOCK.

one OF the most curious clocks IN the
world Is perhaps. that which tells the
time 10 the Inhabitants OF a little Amer
lean backwoods town. The machinery
which is nothing but n face. hands and
lever. Is connected with a geyser which
shoots out an immense column Of hot
water every ss seconds. This spouting
never varies TO the tenth Of q second.
Every time the water spouts up II strikes
the lever and moves the hands forward
2s seconds,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

Tomorrow the greatest republic ever created
by will cease from its accustomed activities,
that it may honor in fitting manner the men who,
unmndful of all else duty to country, hurried
to the front when the nation was menaced by dis
memberment four and half years ago.
1t is saying trite, but not without truth.
fhat republics ungrateful History presents
many instances of ingratitude; even the record of
our own republic will show that patriots who de-
served well at its hands received but scant recog
milton and reward for their loyal labors and self
sacrificing devotion.
But not line in history be discovered by
The closest scrutiny that does reveal the deepest
and most heartfelt gratitude of the people of the
Republic of the United States for those who will
ingly gave up their lives that the Union might en-
dure lone and inseparable"
In every part of this great and united land
tomorrow-n giant cities and in humble villages
survivors of the civil strife of 6I-6s will deck with
garlands fashioned by loving hands the graves of
comrades who have answered their last roll call.
Flags will wave, cannon will boom, eloquent
tongues will tell the story Of the brave deeds DONE
the heroic sacrifices made and the terrible suffer
ings undergone by those who found last rest
ing place under those flag and Hower-decked
mounds.
MOST Impressive anu inspiring. rct the most
pathetic feature of the Memorial Day observance
will be the march of the survivors of that splendid
army that preserved the integrity of the nation.
When they answered the call to arms they were
the flower of the country's youth and manhood;
today the most priceless possession of the nation
men who were not afraid to die for their country.
To the youth of the land their presence must
be both an inspiration and incitement-an in
spiration to true and lofty patriotism and an in
citement to do those grzzled veterans did, should
the need come-rush to the defence of the flag
without fear, without questioning simply to do
or die.
What has been the fruit of the men, living and
dead, who fought the nations battle and won?
Look around you.
Do you not see nation of more than 10000 900
people, the most united, the most prosperous, the
most contented and happy the sun shines upon1
= Do you not see this republic sending the product
of its inventive genius, of its Skill of its brain and
Drawn to the farthest confines of civilization?
Do you not see the United States of America
great world power, discouraging and counsel
ing peace and amity among the nations?
Why this marvellous material growth, this
unity and contentment at home, this potency for
peace in the councils of the world?
Because we had in the dark and trying days
of '6I-65 men who were not afraid to fight and
die for their country; brave enough and patri-
otic enough to bring to fulhllment the lamented
Lincoln's prophecy on the Gettysburg battlefield
that: "This nation under God shall have a new
birth of freedom, and that government of the
people by the people and for the people shall not
perish from the earth"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
LIGHT ON HISTORY.

The following is quoted verbatim from
a Long Island city examination paper In
English history:
William OF Orange was good and
wise man. The people were tired OF
James I. rule. and they hoped that Mary
would become queen. Just then James
gave birth TO n prince, and this done
Mary out OF her chance. The people
would not stand for this, and they APP
pointed william OF Orange as their king"
--Harpers Weekly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others
THEN AND NOW.

II Jonathan, instead of being a kings
son and a warrior. had been promoting
lumber enterprise in the forests OF
Palestine, and David had been a traffic
manager In .-.e chief OK cart line to the
nearest market, we can we'll imagine that
the former instead OF pressing his mali.
tary outfit on the latter might have been
prompted to convey TO him with equal
sincerity and fervor a comfortable allot.
ment of lumber stocks preferred.--New
York Tribune
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
STAR FAT MAN.

Hans From. who was the fattest man
in Europe, once had trouble In travel
ing through France He weighed 525
pounds, and had waist measure OF rs
inches. Owing TO his great bulk, the
railroad authorities refused to carry him
TO Paris. where he had an engagement,
unless he would go In a freight car as
freight. The indignant fat man refused
To be so classified.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
GLOVE NOVELTIES.

For evening wear gloves inset with lace
bracelets and motifs upon the upper arm
are being shown, as well as gloves into
which hand-painted colored inserts have
been introduced But for these there are
small hopes OF popularity, owing to their
expense and their unusual appearance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
A STAND-OFF.

II, as Secretary Shaw sarcasticaly re-
marks West Point Is the best school in
the world for making preachers. It can be
solemnly added that some OF our theologi-
cal schools turn out some good fighters
It's a stand off.-Boston Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
SOMETIMES so.

Eugene V. Debs says the Socialist party
stands for an entirely new social order.
based upon the social ownership OF the
means OF wealth production and dstribu-
tion." Every chronic corner lounger will
vote '.Aye" He would Hike 10 share In
the savings OF his hard working neighbor.
Troy Prces
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
BOSTON AGAIN.

William Stanley Braithwaite argues
that poetry is actually read. and produces
the records OF the Boston public library
TO prove II. These records show, indeed.
that many volumes OF poetry are drawn
and carried into the homes of the Bos-
tonians. But are they really read after
they get there. or merely examined i'm
the hope OF finding verses for the dinner
Post-Ddspatch.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
THE REAL FAULT.

Senator Platt protests that he did not
swear that he did not say he should
retire when "he is ID good and ready"
II is not his oath that people object TO
so much as hds staying in the senate-
New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
lust WATCH.

II viii be interesting 20 notice how
many OF those now claiming credit for
the railway rate victory will change their
tune II the supreme court takes n differ
ent view OF h.--WashinEton Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
OF Interest In the
World of WOma n

evaporating, and let the glove soak for
xe-naiautes-- Have a thick cloth ready
on the table and "A piece OF clean flannel.
take the glove out OF the BASIN let IL drip
a little, place II on the cloth, and wipe II
with the flannel, changing the surface
constantly as 1t is soiled The glove must
not be rubbed too hard or the surface
will be spoiled. wnen the glove is quite
clean, blow into It 20 innate 1t and hang
In the shade In a draught.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
HOW STEEL GROWS.

The Franklin institute has awarded a
gold medal for n new process by which
iron can be made TO "gfow." The pro-
cess Is said 10 consist In several times
heating the iron 10 a certain critical
temperature and cooling II between times
whereby the astonishing result Is OBJ
tanned Of increasing the iron 10 nearly
half as large again.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
PLACES DIFFER.

Both of the Alabama senators voted
against the rate bell and few hours later
an earthquake shock was felt in their
state. But Senator Foraker also voted
against II. and there was no earthquake
In Ohio. 1t Is hard to account for these
things. Rochester Union and Advertiser.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
DUE TO WESTON.

For his demonstration that srnusua
physical gifts are not OF the moment and
need not be squandered. but may De h,p--
banded 20 make old age admirable and
delightful. Mr.. Weston hae laid all men
In his debt.--New York Mail
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
RIME HURTS.

II Is maddening to the progressive ele-
ment in Russia that half their good work
is rlnned by the excesses OF the radical
crowd. The steady commission OF crime
is an unspeakable harm to the interests
OF the people for II provides an excuse
for severe measures that would other.
wise have TO be abandoned Buffalo
News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
LONG COMING.

s. w. Curtis OF Chicago has Just re-
ceived es cents In payment OF French
''spoliation claim more than 100 yesrs
old. Curtis IL heir TO one OF the owners
% the brig William and George. which
was captured by a French privateer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
VERMONT'S RECORD.

A Burlington paper has published some
figures on the supposed deadliness OF the
automobile In the state of Vermont.
During last year there were more than 500
automobiles registered in the state, but
the only death due TO an auto was
brought about by one which ran In front
OF a locomotive on a blind crossing. and
even In this case the Victim was the auto
rnohiiiet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
GOOD EXAMPLE.

profit of s5,0Oo,o0o year. The British
postal service. which is the best and
cheapest In the world, includes the par
cells post, and a most complete rural frea
delivery system Uncle Sam might do
well to step across the pond and take
notes-Atlanta Constitution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-29
GERMAN ART.

Consul ozmun Of Stuttgart states that
In nearly every city of 2o.cco or more in
Germany there Is an art society. Weekly
art exhibitions are held and the display is
changed at the end of each week and
passed along TO the society next In reg
ular order until he1circuits OF the art
societies In the association are completed.