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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
CURIOUS THINGS
HERE AND THERE

The razor clans are getting so nu.
mer on the shores OF Massachusetts
that fear Is entertained by the fish,
ermen that these pests will be as dis
astrous to the native clans as the
starfish are to scallops.
The New Testament in Chinese costs
eight cents to print and is sold by the
Foreign Bible society for four cents
Copies In all the great Indian Ian
guages cost two cents to print and
sell for half cent.
In Japan all fish are sold alive and
they are carted around the streets in
tanks by the fish peddlers
A novel sight was witness ed I'm
North Sebago, Ne, this spring a A.
year-old boy was driving pair of
horses which were drawing n plow
The plow was held by Uncle George
ster of So years
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
SOUND REASONS.

The following reasons for desiring citi-
zenship arc among those given by pupils
In an evening school for the study of
English conducted by the Society for
italian Immigrants at the labor camp
Of the Pittsburg filtration plant:
Il want TO take part in public af-
fairs"
II want TO make friends of good men,"
II can go to Italy and return without
being stopped at Ellis island
II will not live In this country like
stranger, but ! want TO stay here just
the same OF American people"
81 want honor the laws because l love
IT,"
Among written conceptions OF the du-
ties OF citizenship are the following:
ITO love the people like themselves
and never oppress them"
ITO do nothing TO dishonor the good
name OF the United States"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
NO TRESPASSING.

Where Is the road that the children take
That leads 10 the wearisome Valley OF
Sorrow.
And travel and travel until they wake.
When the sun looks down on the bright
tomorrow.
How can wanderer know the road
As he stands by the wayside. with
eager yearning.
To lift from hts shoulders his weary load,
And joyfully follow Its every turning?
II stretches forth from the rim OF Day,
A long. bright pathway Of golden gravel,
But It's close 20 us It's a private way
That none but the children may ever
travel.
james J. Montague.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
A SIGNIFICANT SIGN

There has been big increase registration during
the past few days. and the visitors the
board OF canvassers and registration especially
large during the hour.
This Is most significant sign that the people of
Rhode Island are awake to the important
must meet fall.
No class of men is more vitality interested gov
ernment than the who has work hard for his
living
All classes should be interested patriotic
citizens In securing the best system.
the best administration possble
round II possible for selfish along pretty
well with government by machine.
square deal all around Is only possible however.
under government founded the the majority
orderly exPEessed-oHly losing -pe~ef-has
the Republican machine in this state granted any re-
rorms Whatever The masters have had TO wait
their servants-or, rather the and
bold rnggo badly anything in the way
OF justice to the great people has been
granted.
The dominant faction in the Republican party has
fooled the laborng class long enough There be
an end TO political chicanery, matter how
manipulators may be. Tho trade unionists other
working people fight however, IL they would
wrest from the spoators of people rightfull
belongs to the citizenship of the a $ n whole
1t is evident that the battle between the
people and the holders OF special privileges is
Of It's outcome lovers of the her citizens will
have doubt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
SOUNDED WELL.

A-eelored clergyman In Georgia was
performing the service OF baptism re-
Gently when he paused In the midst of the
service TO inquire the name of the infant.
With pleased smile the proud mother
replied
I'VE Is goin' 10 call de chile Shady"
Shady" repeated the minister. "Oh.
1 see. It's a boy and his name Is to be
Shadrach."
mo. sab. II amt no boy. It's a girl"
why give such n name TO a girl?"
Its dis way. sab. Our names Bower.
fine thing TO call her Shady. Shady
Bower sounds kinder pretty."-Success.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
JAPANESE WOMEN.

II seems unfortunate that the hun
dreds OF charming girls who are as
similating the best In Western educa-
tion should not have been able to re-
tain the charm and urbanity OF manner
for which their mothers are remark
able. The mothers look small and
fragile beside their daughters: the ply
sical advantages of modern training
have completely altered the physique
OF growing girls in Japan: but the
manners have changed, too, and IL is
only among the older women that one
sees them In their perfection.-Fort-
nightly Review.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
Here the Gentle Sex
Holds Itself Supreme
FOR THE INVALID.

Beat new laid egg with little water.
heat a glass OF sherry. and add TO IT half
a glass OF cold water and little sugar.
The amount Of sugar is to be regulated
by the taste and condition OF the invalid.
Pour the beaten egg. sweetened wine and
water into a saucepan. set in larger one
or boiling water. Set over the fire and
STIR one way until thoroughly heated. but
DO not allow IL TO boil. Serve I'm a hia h
lumber set on plate, accompanying Il
crisp biscuit. F'"'''
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them
,N.., FUNSTON'S BOOM.

Sundry citizens OF lola. Kansas. are
Impressed with the qualifications OF
General Funston for president, and
propose TO recommend him to the next
republican convention. General Funs-
ton halls from lola. He is a man
or merit, but his present job seems
TO afford him frst-rate opportunities
for usefulness and distinction, and we
guess he will stick 10 IL. Neverthe-
less, when the Democrats nominate
Hobson the lola folks will be entitled
TO he heard.--Harper's Weekly,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
THE OTHER SIDE

All grade crossings are menace
to life, but IL an autoist is so reckless
as to take one at high speed, and
trains may be hidden by buiidings
near the track, no one but himself is
TO blame IL he meets eath-Sprines
field Union f'i"e
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
HONEY OF ANTS.

The ant honey has an aromatic flavor
suggestive Of bee honey. and Is agree
able TO the taste. An analysis made by
a competent chemist OF the product OF the
Mexican species showed n nearly pure
solution OF sugar OF fruits. differing from
grape sugar In not crystallizing. The
Mexicans and Indians eat Il freely. The
Mexicans also prepare from II by fer
montation an alcoholic drink and apply
II TO bruised and swollen llmbs.--H. G..
McCook, I'm Harpers for June.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
GRECIAN GARB.

French women are discarding petticoats
IN their desire 10 be slim and are adopt
TO the Grecian dress now being pushed
TO the fore. Soft materials unllned are
CHOSEN for the dresses and the long wells
worn on the hats float down and seem
dress suit.
AT present individual fancy runs riot in
dress and affords much variety and great
interest TO the observant Needless IN
say, the Grecian mode requires a corset
only over the hips, the rest OF the body
being allowed TO follow the natural lines.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
FRENCH STABILITY.

~ was Bismarck's hope when he con-
sented to the formation OF the French
Republic that IL would be a transient
ana Feeble form of government and
would prevent France from being ever
again force TO reckon with in Europe.
IT Is thirty-six years since then, md
every year has revealed an Advance
IN security and strength France hav-
ing round the government which suit =
lt which has virtually put the ques-
tion outside practical politics.-Lon-
don Spectator
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
STRANGELY FITTING.

Thomas Hardy's tragic masterpiece.
Tess Of the D'Ubervilles." which has
always been so great a favorite with
readers and theatregoers, has now been
made into an Italian opera. II was first
produced at Naples on the same night
that Vesuvius became violent. which.
when one remembers Tess tempestuous
career seems n strangely fitting coin
cident
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
ALWAYS SAFE.

Rev DR.. Van Dykes Presbyterian
Prayer Book survives for voluntary
use This treatment OF the subject
seems TO have been based on the some.
what familiar proposition that moro
flies can be caught with molasses than
with q lasso.-Roston Herald ''
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
A REAL HONOR.

To Rhode Island. the smallest of the
forty-fve states, seems TO have fallen
the honor. if honor II be, OF taking the
lead In the campaign to drive from the
Onlted states those whom the muck
cused OF representing special interests
ana OF subordinating the wishes OF
the whole people. and I'm particular
greed OF corporate wealth.-New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
PERKINS, ACT NOT LARCENY

George w. Perkins guilty larceny, accord
Ing TO the appellate division OF the of
New York. in giving funds OF New Insur-
ance company for campaign purposes. This the view
OF the law taken by District Attorney and a few
other lawyers Judge Patterson. In explaining the
decision, said; "The most that that the
president and the reator and officers of the
had right corporate moneys In the
in which they transaction; but the
specific intent moneys the company feo-
niously is made apparent"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
so MODEST.

Some statistician has put forth tho
declaration that the annual products
of all the gold mines in the United
states DO not equal In value the eggs
that are laid by American hens each
year. We may add that very few
mems crow over IL, either.-Concord
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

Francis Greenwood Peabody is quoted saying that
the problem Of the centuries that people
from the world the problem OF the
that OF making people ht TO save the world"
The quotation may be applied to local conditions Let
citizen of Rhode Island obtain such absolute
knowledge OF the deplorabe existing political conditions
that he ft himself to help to state next
November
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
IN THE STORES.

A good deal of gay plaid ribbon is used
on the stiff hats.
Most of the short-sleeved sisters are
wearing bracelets.
white linens are much decorated with
colored embroidery.
Mitts OF renaissance lace are among tho
new hand coverings '
somehow the very plainest parasols
nave the smartest look this year.
Quite the incest blouse for coat suit
wear is OF net dyed to match.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
DISTINCTIONS.

II would rather marry a sugar mag
nate than be the wife OF n coal presi-
dent"
Even II the coal president had more
money!"
Yes; YOU see sugar Is more refined
than coal Baltimore American
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
JUST TEXAS FUN.

IL has been practically decided that
the training OF hghting cocks is not
labor. a cockfghter of San Antonio
Imported four Mexicans TO train his
COCKS, was arrested for importing la
Dor, and the case was dismissed upon
the recommendation OF the Federal dis
trict attorney.--IIouston Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
FURNITURE REVIVER

First clean the woodwork by wiping Il
well with soft. dry cloth. and by brush
ing out all corners and carvings. Do not
use damp cloth. Then mix two narts
OF raw linseed oil with one part of tur-
pentine. Apply the mixture with a small
medium sized paint brush. wipe off with
q SOFT cioth and finish by rubbing entirely
dry The dents and scratches will dis
appear unless very deep. and even then
they Will be modified and improved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
TOUGH INDEED.

Kaiser Wilhelm is thinking OF imi-
tating President Roosevelt BY going
down In submarine. IL he really hank
ers after an experience. let him trv fo
keep track OF n rate-bill debate AZ a
telephone wire New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
CHICAGO PRIDE.

The fact that marriage has alwavs
been a success In Chicago Ii one ~
the proudest OF our traditions Tho
TACT that marriage continues TO be a
OF the proudest OF our boasts-Chi-
cago Inter-Ocean.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

These strenuous times for corporations
that have thought II good business policy defy the
people The Interurban company OF New art ted
In to/tel the city OF New York
much that nothing could be paid the city. II is
announced that the Interurban will big into
the city treasury. There a threat the
books.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

kEiTH's-'"rhe Fatal Card"
EMpIRE-"Ruster Brown"
WEsTMINsTER-City sports
NIckEL-Motlon Pictures and Illustrated
Songs.
mArHEWsoN ST. RiNk-Roller skating.
INFANTRY HAlL-Roller Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

Colonel Mundy, whose animal show Ia one OF the
features OF Luna Park recently a number
Of his friends and the colonel among those present
few OF his lions. IL is said the human guests
shivered with fear. they might for probably
they wondered just what of appetite the animal
guests possessed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
1T WAS ALL RIGHT.

Primitive woman had bigger waists
Than ours" said the fair Miss Charms.
"Ah. yes" said Ann, ''but primitive man.
They tell us. had longer arms"
New Orleans Times Democrat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
NOT WHAT HE SAID.

with Charlie one evening sat Nell,
They were talking and spooning as well.
when her brother yelled Hey.
Youse two break awsy!"
heavensl"
Denver Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

New York congressman. Mr. Gouden, recently made
the abatement that seaateFsA4P
$4,000 60 100000 year Wonder what n Rhode island
United States senatorship Is WORTH
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

IL Is sincerely to be hoped that the of
FAN River Will find It possible TO raise wages their
employees. When of living is as b,gb "a n,
present there is little chance strike producing nnv
thing but the keenest suffering for OF en-
-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

bushel Of corn makes just four gallons OF whiskey
and retas for SIG out Of this the receives
$3.50 the vendor cinches 81 the makes
the railroads 81 and poor farmer who
the corn gets 40 cents And the consumerwell pays
the fine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
BY NO MEANS.

A statistician says that one out Of
every 16 women in the United States
Is working for a living Evidently
this gentleman does not regard wash :
ing dishes and minding babies as work.
Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

IL Is 10 be hoped that time labor takes
It's stand for good legislation IL will he as successful es
IL was with Senator Adrich IN regard denaurzed
alcohol BILL The coon came down quickly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

Cheaper gas in Boston apparently is assured In New
York the consumers have companies
to halt In their determination users pay twenty
per cent moro than the price fixed by law Public opinion
is more powerful than any corporation mandate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26
POOR PROHIBS.

Pennsylvania Democrats and prohi-
bitionists are talking OF coalition.
IL would be all of In celebration OF
the victory.--Hartford Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

railroads any more than it will the insurance COM
panies; and the American people can be no longer
scared by the loss of confidence" political
bugaboo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

The gypsy moth was wise in striking the state house
grounds between sessions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

Emma Goldman is OF the also rams" She has
become a married woman
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietor.
Cor. Washngten Streets Providence, n
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-26

Wise Man.
Poor Smith says that his wife talks
all the time"
Where does Smith come in?"
He doesn't come in very often; he
knows enough 10 stay out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-25
STATEMENT BY LODGE
NOT OPPOSED TO THE FREE
ALCOHOL BILL.

Senator Lodge corrects the report that he
will offer the Philippine tariff bin as an
amendment to the House bill removing the
tax from denatured alcohol and also denies
that he 10 opposed to that measure
This statement" he. says, "is not only
90 entirely without foundation, but SO alb
solutely the exact reverse of the truth that
feel Obliged to contradict It. have al
ways been In favor Of the principles and
purpose Of the House BILL have favored
the removal OF the tax on industrial alcohol
ever since 1883. when provisions to take the
tax or alcohol used In the arts were ena-
bodied In the substitute for the Mills bill.
which Senator Allison and Senator Aldrich
reported to the SENATE. am most heartily
In favor OF the bill which has Just passed
the House. or any other measure which eff
fects the same result. and sincerely hope
that 1t win pass the Senate before the close
of this session. should not only refuse to
embarrass 1t by offering the Philippine or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-25
ANOTHER ESTIMATE ASKED.
b sitancy About Sending Troops to
California.

The policy of the War Department re-
garding the sending OF more troops to San
Francisco Is shown in the following tele-
gram sent this afternoon to Gen. Greely,
commanding general, Pacific division, San
Francisco. CAL:
I'm view of more recent developments,
department desires that you consider over
again your request of 23d instant for not
less than $500 additional troops Wire
minimum number Of troops from outside
your division that are absolutely essential
to comply with reasonable requests Of civil
authorities Of state and city. In assisting
stricken people War Department Is agree
able to any reasonable plans, and requests
Of the properly constituted civil authorities,
but return to normal conditions should be
as rapid as practicable. There 10 no law
to avoid sending additional troops from
elsewhere II possible. All available tentage
In possession of army now In or on way to
San Francisco. You would have to furnish
supplies and shelter to any additional
troops sent. They have no tents to bring
with them.
THE War Department deems 1t not only
desirable that all you do should be based
on the desires of the civil authorities, but
that you should when practicable procure
their requests in writing.
by order acting secretary war.
'AINSWORTH, Military Secretary"
The military secretary Is advised that
Companies and D. 10th Infantry (8 off,
GERS and 1O5 enlisted men), have left Fort
I.awton, Wash. for San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-25
METCALF is IN CHARGE
HE REPRESENTS THE PRESIDENT
AT SAN FRANCISCO.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, April 25.-Secretary
Metcalf of the Department of Commerce
and Labor passed through here last night
on his way to San Francisco. to take charge
of United States properties and buildings
as special commissioner from the President
and representing the President in this mat
ter.
He was accompanied by Representative
Mckinley, who announced that he would at
once proceed to Santa Rosa, where he had
heard that great havoc had been produced
by the earthquake. On arrival in Santa
Rosa he will devote himself to the fullest
extent to the alleviaton of suffering, both
in his private and official capacity.
Valuable MSS Lost.
Mr.. r. A. Crothers. proprietor of the San
Francisco Bulletin. arrived in Sacramento
last night. He said that he lost everything
In his home. at 1000 Bush street, where were
collected a valuable mass of manuscripts
and other articles belonging to the late Mr.
Loring Pickering Among these was the
manuscript of the history of journalism by
Mr.. Pickering. This had never been pub
lished, but 1t was regarded by Mr.. Pickering
as a work of Importance giving his per-
sonal recollections of every Journalist OF
note In the United States running back for
three-quarters of a century Mr. Crothers
was pleased to state that most of the files
OF the Bulletin were saved and that those
that were lost be replaced The ac-
count books, circulation and advertising lists
were rescued from the flames.
First Mail From Ill-Fated City.
CHICAGO. April 25.-A sackfuI of tragedy
and pathos reached the Chicago post office
last night, when the first mail from San
francisco since the earthquake was re-
ceived. The sack contained several thou
sand communications from the fire sufferers
to Chicago relatives and friends. They were
written on snreds of wrapping paper, pieces
OF box covering, strips of shirtinr cuffs
shingles and other odds and ends None
bore postage stamps, but all had the red
Ink time stamp of the San Francisco Office
Some contained the one word. Saved. :"
others told In two-word sentences stories
or death and terrible hardships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-25
PREPARED FOR CLASH
PARIS OFFICIALS DO NOT FEAR
MAY DAY TROUBLE.

PARIS, April 25.--Accordins to a semi
omclal statement made by high func-
tionary OF the prefecture Of police today
the military and police are prepared TO
meet every eventuality May l. He said the
pollce canvass shows that $1,000 men have
stopped work, of which number the disor-
Derry element does not exceed 10000
Against these can be massed 1900 to * OOO
troops, namely, 10000 infantry, 10000 cav
airy and 10000 to $4,000 republican guards
and police, with large reserves
The police will endeavor to localize the
manifestation to the Place de la Repub-
llque, which is the great labor center. and
to the vicinity Of the Labor Exchange
This will prevent the manifestants from
gaming the center of Paris or getting west
OF the Place de Ia Concorde, into the resi-
Dental sections of the CHAMPS Elysee or
Passy. 1t isrexpected that the strength OF
the military and police VIII readily enable
them to confne the disorderly element
WITHIN ITS own-eastern-sections, thus re-
ducing the demonstration to isolated at
trays, which could be controlled
The police are convinced that there ,s no
danger OF Lack OF food supplies owing to
the strike in the provision trades They de-
clare that the dealers in provisions are
reaping a harvest by spreading alarmist
reports. The police are In favor of closing
the stores altogether.
In conclusion the official of the prefecture
stated that the situation, while serious
does not warrant it being represented as
tragic. The painters have decided to stop
work May 1 and to remain out until thew
are granted an eight-hour day and week.
ly holiday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-25
FIERCE FIRE rs RAGING
OIL FROM BURST PIPE IGNIT-
ED-PLANT BURNED.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25-The Atlantic
Refining Company's pipe line which runs
from OIL City. Pa, to Point Breeze, at the
southwestern extremity Of this city, broke
In several places today along the Chester
pike. near Eddyston. twelve miles from
here. The oil took fire. which destroyed the
plant OF the Kennebec Worsted Company,
burned the toll-gate house and several times
ignited the rectory Of the Roman Catholic
Church Of st. Rose OF Lima Fire companies
from all towns near the scene are fighting
the flames.
The fire threatens to destroy the village
OF Leiperviile. and workmen are cutting
away the trolley bridge in an effort to stay
the spread of the flames. The trolley wires
have all been cut to prevent serious injury
to the men who are fighting the flames.
The Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
Company's cables have been cut. The troll
ley poles and telegraph poles are all on
nre and are being cut down. Workmen are
filling dirt in the bitches OF blazing Oil In
an effort to smother the flames.