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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
SOME CONTRASTS
AMONG MEN AND WOMEN

See a Parisienne Cross muddy street
She advances tptoe TO the edge OF the
pavement poises like bird ready for
flight deftly raises her dress more than
enough TO show her embroidered skirt, the
dainty. hose and elegant bottines. and
without more delay she trips across. toe
and heel barely touching and the mud re-
f,ising 10 cling 10 the fairy feet that hard
ly leave an impression on II. Landed on
the other side, she gives her fine feathers
a little shake into place and passes on
with shoes that look as IL just put on at
that moment
Watch an Englishwoman Immediately
afterward. She reaches the curb stone,
comes TO a dead standstill and stolldly
contemplates the muddy road. Finally she
selects route. Then. very cautiously. she
lifts her dress making sure that the tops
of her shoes are under cover. then, slowly
advancing. she puts her right foot out.
Plump Il goes, the water oozing over II,
and then~splash. splash. splash. until the
other side is reached. when. with soiled
skirts and soaked shoes, she proceeds on
her wet and muddy way.
Nothing could be more characteristic or
their respective nationalities, and nothing
could be more amusing than their mutual
contempt for each others ways.-Trans-
lated from the French for st. Louis Re-
public.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

week, II you clean out the work-room.
When you are recognized as a filter you
d. not receive more than SIS to s2O per
week. So II you have rosy visions Of a
fortune in dressmaking build for yourself
from the very beginning. Reach out for
an opening along individual lines.
Replying 10 the many questions about
schools. | would say that the girl who has
IL I'm her to succeed will do so whether she
starts as an apprentice at nothing week.
or spends her fathers money at a high
priced school for dressmakers. The
teachers In a school are perhaps more
ccnsiderate OF your feelings. at 80 mush
per week than ths forewoman OF the shop
who is intrusting TO your inexperienced
fingers fabrics purchased by her patrons,
but the consideration paid for your
fathers money will not lead TO any royal
road In dressmakinR lore. That is either
born In you. God-given talent or you
acquire II by honest effort Forewomer
and schools can point the way-but you
must walk the thorny road of experiences
To creditable results for yourself The
most heavily endowed universities cannot
make a scholar OF a dullard or lazy
spendthrift Neither can a dressmakins
school transform a shiftlsss. lazy girl into
an efficient. deft-fngered worker.
Dressmaking is good trade--if you
concentrate your efforts and use your
brains as we'll as your fingers But there
Is no money in II for the girl whose
fingers move mechanically, while dry rot
invades her brain,-Anna Steese Richard
son In Woman's Home Compa MON.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
THE W0MEN'S CORNER
EVENING GOWN WITH
BR0CAOE TRIMMINGS

1t IL tho soft materials that carry all be.
fore them for evening gowns this season,
the family OF ohiffons being tho first In
rank. This striking model. the creation OF
a Paris modiste, IL carried out In chry-
santhemum white chiffon cloth, over a
foundation OF white satin, with a cloudinK
OF mousseline between the skirt and It's
lining. Simplicity IL the keynote OF the
gown, the skirt being plated very simple
and trimmed UP the front panel with a
trailing vine Of pink roses and silver en-
broidery. The work is done In silk floss
and chenille ribbon.
The waist is rather short, being
reminiscent OF the Empire period. and is
outlined by a deep girdle OF white satin.
A noteworthy feature OF the gown is a
brocade drapery which starts at the front,
just at the bust line wnere II finishes a
hshu drapery of chiffon and lace Mean
dering over the shoulders. the brocade
meets at the narrow point of "V" at the
back and continues TO the bottom OF the
skirt, in the effect of a Vatican plait.
The short pufred sleeves are of plated
chiffon finished with band OF pink silk
and velvet roses. Long pale pink gloves.
merging almost into flesh color, meet the
sleeves, and give expression 10 the newest
ideas In arm-wear.
Crepe de chine Is equally charming as a
material for this model and In fact the
most effective results In the new chrysan-
themum white are gained in this fabric.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

ceptable to J. Pierpont Morgan or they
would not have been nominated.
In the Mutual Life the administra-
ton ticket was nominated by H. II.
Rogers and n. II. Hartman, who all
have personal representatives among
the candidates for trustees, and who,
IL their ticket wins. can I'LL four va
cancies to be created by the resigaa-
tion OF unwilling nominees shanghaied
from the international committee. The
allied Hartman Rockefeller interests,
together with the most active of the
old McCurdy grafters, will control the
Mutual If the administration Is sue
cessful in the pending election.
Vote the grafters out!--New York
Press
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
COOL, UNHAMPERED
CHEEK

August Belmont has been express
ing his fear lest punitive spoliation
and the destruction OF our business
spirit OF enterprise" he substituted for
wise and Just taxation OF wealth. Mr.
Belmont also told the civic Fedora
tion. before whom his talk on the
wealth tax was delivered. that he was
worried about the imposing OF ham
pering regulations" upon gentlemen or
his class
BY "hempering regulations" we rre-
sumo Mr.. Belmont means the erort
thus far remarkably unsuccessful TO
make the Interborough Rapid Transit
company comply with the provisions
OF It's contract with the people.
Just at present Mr.. Belmont IL not
seriously hampered by these regnla-
tions. They demand that his company
furnish adequate service In tho sub
way. BY way OF doing II the company
has just cut of large number OF
cars In spite Of the Increased traNic
They call for the use Of the best pos
sible equipment. The rnterborouGh
company keeps the old wooden cars In
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
A FIGHT FOR CONTROL.

The battle for control of the management OF
fhe two big insurance companies, the Mutual and
New York Life is ended for this year but the re-
suit is not yet known is likely to be for several
weeks, until the votes are counted.
Both sides claim TO have been successful, the
administration supporters declaring they have
majority ranging from 100000 TO 10000 while the
policyholders insist that they have won by ma
jority OF from 1000 to 1900.
IL will be great disappointment and a serious
menace as well if it proves ultimately that the ad-
ministration tickets have been elected. Such vic
tory will mean that men whose conduct of the al
fairs of these companies was shown TO be scandal
ously crooked and corrupt, to be retained in
office.
No unselfsh or praiseworthy motive prompted
which it not only used the money OF the policy
holders with reckless prodgality, but in callous
and impudent defiance of the law. It's sole purpose
was and is to retain long as possible and by any
means, however sinister control over the accumu-
lated millions Of the pocyhoderS' money now in
the treasures of the two big insurance companies
IL this selfish and dangerous control OF the
Mutual and New York Life companies is to be
prolonged as a result OF the recent baotng of the
policyholders, during which il is charged the most
fragrant trickery and chicane were resorted 10 i'm
the interest Of the administration, serious damage
will be done the business of both corporations.
The revelations OF rottenness made during the
Investigation conducted by the Armstrong Com
nittee greatly weakened, il indeed il did not ut
tery destroy public confidence in the present man
sgement and that confidence will not be restored
until the besmirched administration comes to an
end and new, reputable and capable one takes its
place
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
BEING A SON-IN-LAW

Mr.. Longworth should be In the dip
lomatic service-for II he is qualified
by abilities and fortune. His con-
gressional committee service, the sub
ject OF his most important bill, ond
his personal travels have all pointed
in this direction. He ought to be our
ambassador 10 Japan But the prcsi-
dent doubtless hesitates to make tho
appointment because II would look like
nepotism, and so Mr.. Longworth suf-
fers from being q son-in law. without
any of those promotions in political
life which should go with IL, or at
least not be discouraged by It. Mr..
Longworth under new administra-
tlon will be a new man. II win
open a new chapter IN his life.-Bos-
ton Transcript
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
THE CONGO ATROCITIES

The resolution OF Senator Lodge di
recting the president to propose an
international inquiry by the sigma
tories OF the Berlin treaty into the
atrocities perpetrated under King
Leopold's administration OF the Congo
Free State. should be passed Civiliza-
ton has long been outraged by the
cruelties practised on the natives of
a region proclaimed as free" but In
hapless condition OF the most bar
barous thraldom.
The enormities visited upon those
unfortunate beings by regime ac-
claimed as enlightened and benevolent
and tolerated BY the European nations
out OF fear OF disturbing that delicate
thing termed "the balance Of power"
have long shocked the worlds sense Of
humanity II II high time II no other
country will. that this government
should take the initiative IN ending
the villainies carried out In exploiting
Leopolds mercenary schemes In the
Congo.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
BRUSH AND
MUGGSY SETBACK

In re-electing Harry c. Pulliam as
president for another term the Ma
tional League OF Baseball clubs has
refused to abandon the old fashioned
game OF baseball In favor OF the
pastime approved and practiced by the
eminent Brush and the active McGraw
Mr. Pulliam rebuked Muggsy and John
7. for excluding from the Polo grounds
an umpire who was not their personal
friend, and they swore 10 be revenged
on him Now six Of the eight teams
I'm the league have indorsed his acuion
and shown their determination 20 play
the old game.
The result will be 10 deprive the
public OF the riot spectacles which
McGraw and Brush were anxious TO
substitute for the old-fashioned com
petitions on the green diamond. "he
deprivation will be borne with com
posure by most fans" The adhesion of
the league to tho old standards Is a
cruel blow 20 the owners and man
ayers OF the Giants, however. They
hoped to eliminate BASEBALL playing
from the league next year, and believed
that II they did so they might stand
a good chance of winning the pom
nnnt-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
JES' FORE CHRISTMAS

Father calls me William. sister calls ma
Mother calls me Willie. but the rellers
Mighty glad / amt a sirl--rather be
boy,
without them sashes. curis and things
that's worn by Fauntleroy!
Love to chawnk green apples and go
swimmin' in the lake.
Hate 10 take the castor-ile they give fr
Most aIf the time the hull year round
there amt no flies on me.
But Jes' fore Christmas I'm as good as /
kin be-
Got yaller dog named Sport-sic'em on
the cat
Got a ciipper-sied an when us boys goes
out to slide
Long comes the grocery cart an we all
But sometimes. when the grocery-man is
worrited and cross,
He reaches at me with his whip and lar
An then ] iaff and holler: "oh. you
never teched me-"
But jes' fore Christmas. I'm as good as
i kin be.
Grandma says she hopes that when git
10 be a man,
I'll be a missioner, like her oldes' broth
As wuz ct up by the cannibls that lives
in Ceylon's Isle.
Whore every prospeck pleases. and only
man is vile,
But grandma she had never been TO see a
Wild West show.
Or read the life Of Daniel Boone, or else
guess she'd know
That Buffalo Bill an cowboys is good
enough f'r me
Excep' jes' fore Christmas, when I'm
good as l kin be-
Then oil Sport he hangs aroun', so sollum
like an still
His eyes that seems a~sayin': What's
er matter. little Rfll?"
The cat she sneaks down off her perch a
wonderia' what's becum
or them two enemies OF hern. that use TO
make things hum,
But / am so perlite an stick so ernest
like TO biz.
That mother sez to father: How i'm
proved our Willie is."
But father, havin been boy hisself,
When. les fore Christmas, I'm as good
ez i kin be-
For Christmas with its lots an lots OF
candies, cakes an love.
Wuz made. they say. fr proper kids. an
not fr naughty boys!
So wash yer face an bresh yer hair, an
min yer p's and as,
An don't bust out yer pantaloons, and
don't wear out yer shoes;
Say yessum TO the ladies, an yesslr TO
the men,
An when they's company. don't pass yer
plate f'r pie again:
But thinkin' OF the things you'd like TO
les fore Christmas, be as good as you
Eugene Field.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

ened the other night by a strange noise
in her room and almost went wild with
fright when she saw a big opposum sit
ting on her dresser. She gave scream.
Mr.. overly came running in with whoop
and finally he caught the animal by the
tail when he stopped to eat a pin cushion.
The opposum came in through a cellar
window.
Mrs. John r. Amos. the wife OF farm
er who lives near Indianapolis, was
charged by her husband in court room
with exerting such an hypnotic influence
over him that he could not testify as he
wished 70 in the divorce proceedings which
he had brought Court adjourned early
for luncheon and afterward Amos had no
trouble In testifying. He said that his wife
made Bright Star her control when she
married him. and that the spirit Of his
former wife, talking through Bright Star.
told him 20 give much OF his property to
his present wife.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
VOTE THE GRAFTERs OUT

George w. Perkins, who stands ac-
cused OF a crime like tho one OF which
George Burnham. Jr.. was convicted by
Jury on Tuesday, II not candidate
for director in the New York Life In
surance company. The exposure OF Per-
kins' crookedness caused his resisna-
tion as vice president, and he did not
dare 70 be q candidate before the e0o,-
900 policyholders. But 10 is we'll known
that the naturalization candidates In
the New York Life were selected by a
cabal consisting OF George w. Perkins.
John G. Mccall John A. McCalls son)
and Darwin p. Kingsley. son-in-l law OF
John A. Mccall These candidates
were all, OF course, personally ac-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
Smile with the w World
Got the Widow
.or-I presume?" said he.

"Protessor-I presume ?" said he.
Yes, sir
"Are you alone?"
Yes, sir"
MAY / lock the door,"
And he did so; then, having satisfied
himself that no one else was in he placed
large bundle done up IN a yellow hand
kerchlef on the table and opened Il.
There, look at that"
well" said the professor. II sec H."
what do you call that, professor
II call IL iron pyrites."
what" said the man, Isn't that
gold?"
NO" said the professor; it's good for
nothing-it's pyrites"
And putting up some I'm a shovel over
the fire. II SOON evaporated up the chin
ney.
We'll" said the gentlemanly man. with
a woebegone look. there's n widow i'm
our town has a whole hill full OF that,
and I've been and married her'-Tit Bits.
Awful!
wifey-John dear. suppose you'll be
angry but 1 was walking through a china
store this morning and broke something.
Hubby (anxiously)--How careless? Was
IL something costly?
wifey--It was that $50 bill YOU gave me
Boston Transcript.
In society
What do YOU expect 10 do when the
DAY OF judgment comes7' inquired the
earnest young teacher
Act as \ patroness OF course an
swered naughty Mrs. De style-Loulsville
Courier-Jourral
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Senator Burrows gives as his reasons for wish
ing the expulsion Of Senator Smoot Of Utah from
the United States senate, that he represents the
Mormon church in that body. This is all right as
far as it goes, but why not go bit further and take
up the cases of other senators who represent their
own private interests private interests of other
individuals and corporations, for example SEN
ator Dryden OF the Prudential Insurance COM
pany, Senator Patt head of the United States
Express company, Senator Depew of the New
York Central railroad, and Senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island who unquestionably looks after the
interests OF the Standard Oil and Sugar trusts in
that august body.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them

operation. reckless OF the repeated
warnings OF what may happen In the
event OF a collision and fire.
Belmont is nervous at the prospect
of "spoliation and the destruction OF
our business spirit OF enterprise" when
the spoliation Is threatened by the
people and the business enterprise
means the Interborough
There is nothing Of public record
quite so destructive OF business enter
prise as the Belmont Ryan merger TO
throttle all competition in the metro
politan transportation business and
force the city TO grant them the right
to operate all future subways
The strap hanging public does not
share Mr. Belmonts apprehensions as
20 the dangers OF "hampering regula-
tions New York American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Great Souls nave Wills, IeeDle ONES ndNS
only wishes.-Chinese Proverb.
Every day is a fresh beginning,
Every morn is the world made new;
So in spite OF old sorrow and older sim
g ing,
OF trouble forecasted or possible pain,
Take heart with the day and begin again.
Susan Coolidge.
The youth who surrenders himself to
great ideal himself becomes great-Emer-
son.
Live and let live" is a good maxim, but
Tive and help" live is better.-Anon.
God estimates us not by the position
we are in. but by the-way in which We
fiji it.-Edwards.
One by one thy duties walt thee,
Let thy whole strength go to each;
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
A. A. Proctor.
When ! speak let me think first: Is IL
true II Il kind? Is II necessary? II not,
let IL be unsaid.-Maltbie u. Babcock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
DANGEROUS

This is the season when the old
question comes UPS II right TO ei
low and encourage children TO be
lieve in Santa CLAUSE As though there
could be an answer in the negative
The person who would deliberately de-
stroy the illusion and kill shilds
beautiful faith in old Santa should not
be allowed at larse-Kennebec Jour
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
LEARNING DRESSMAKING

In selecting a shop in which to work
choose a small, rather than large estab-
lishment This will insure individual at
tention, correction you may call IL. and
chance to work on all parts OF gown In
the large shops YOU are apt TO degenerate
into a maker of sleeves or vests or panels.
some one part of each gown being al
ways turned over TO you, and your gen
eral training thus neglected. You may
have TO work for six months for nothing
or a mere pittance Of two dollars per
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Every one of the matters discussed by Mayor
elect Mccarthy with the members of the board Of
aldermen yesterday afternoon is of vital public
importance and ought TO be made part of the
policy Of the municipal government for the coming
wear.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

KEITH's-Continuou Performance.
IMPERIAL-Empire Comedy COM
EMpIRE-Jsmes Kennedy in roper
toire.
trated Songs.
wEsTMINsTER-Re Big Beau
ABoRN STREET RINK-Roler
Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Though FIVE years under sentence of death and
though several dates were set for his electrocuton
Lawyer Patrick has at last saved himself from the
death penalty Here at least is one man who was
his own lawyer and who didn't have fool for a
client
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

order early II you wish TO use same In
time for new years work VIM. X. Pot
ter, Blank Books. Westminster, corner
Snow street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Mark Twain says he expects TO live many
more years to enjoy the beauty and hospitality Of
the world" He is running big risk, however in
roaming about Washington in the winter clothed
in summer flannel suit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

The passing of the Perry street railway man
agement is one of the unexpected blessings the ho-
iday season has brought to increase the joyousness
of the people OF this city and state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

Tomorrow will be the shortest day in the year.
Remember this and get out early TO complete your
purchases OF Christmas. presents
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
SENTENCE SERMONS

Great souls have wills. feeble ones have
only wtshes.-Chinese Proverb.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
DEATH AND PROPERTY
LOSS IN MERIDIAN, MISS
Storm Sweeps Buildings Before Like Chqf Demolish-
ing Strong Structures and Burying Human Beings
in Ruins---Many Lines and Million
Dollar Property Loss

Birmingham, Ala, March 3.-The
staff correspondent of the News wired
Lis paper this afternoon from Merid-
ian that the total list of dead from last
nights storm numbers 10 with one
missing and perhaps several bodies
under the debris. The number of in
jured is about So Tie militia is keep
ing the crowds back while the search
OF the ruins progresses.
Meridion, Miss, March "a tornado,
in the wake of which followed death,
fire and property loss in a sum not to
be estimated at this hour, descended
shortly after o'clock last night and
plowed pathway from the southern
to the eastern suburbs of the city. At
2 o'clock this morning the city was in
darkness and local guards, by the light
of campfires, were patrolling an area
of debris and wreckage that extends il
a slender path from the Meridion Fer
tiiized company on the south to the
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
JERUSALEM TO Be.
THE MECCA OF
MULTITUDE
Worlds Sunday School Con-
vention in Eternal City
Next Year.

New York, March 3-Although the
date set for it is more than year dis
tant, Christians all over the world have
begun to manifest interest in the
Worlds Sunday School convention to
be held in Rome in May of next year.
The convention in the city OF Jerusa-
lem in 1904 was largely attended, but
it is anticipated that the convention
of next year will surpass any previous
Worlds Sunday School gathering SO
far as attendance is concerned. More
than 5000 delegates from all over the
world will go to the Eternal City, 40
cording to present indications, and
three ships will be chartered for the
American delegates.
The general subject that will be TAX
en- up at the convention will be "The
Duty of the Whole Church to Preach
the Whole Gospel to the Whole World"
The first meetings will be held In the
largest theater in Rome. Many promi-
nent workers from various lands will
attend and address the delegates. Tho
foreign delegates will be the guests III
the Italian National Sunday School
committee.
The worlds convention was organ
lied in London in July, 1889. It In
cluded members of London Sunday
School Union and the international
Sunday School convention Of America.
Edward K Warren, of Three Oaks.
Mich. is the international president,
and DR.. George w. Bailey Of Pills
delphia. the secretary.