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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
GOT THE BIG BED.

For the first time in its history the ad-
Unstable bed which has been stored on the
eleventh floor OF the Planters Hotel for
many years was pressed into service
Monday night to accommodate Sybrant
Wesselius. a former railroad commission
or of Michigan, who is shortly below
seven feet In height and weighs more
than 300 pounds.
When he registered Monday afternoon
Mr.. Wesselius Informed the clerk that he
would require an unusually large bed.
There was a hurry up call for the janitor.
and he was despatched to the garret. The
sleeping apparatus was stretched to the
limit The head OF the bed touched the
north wall of the room and the foot press
ed against the washstand on the opposite
side. Stretched out for sleeping. Mr.. Wes-
selius covered easily three-fourths OF
tho couch.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
WHEN IT'S CUDDLE TIME

As the evening shadows gather
Then 'tis cuddle time. | know,
When my baby. dressed for Dreamland
Comes a-romping to me So;
Comes and begs OF me To hold him
On my knees and "rock-a-bye,"
AS the purpling sun sinks lower
In the cleaning western sky.
And ] clasp and hold him closer.
Little tousled head OF gold,
AS he begs dad for tory"
Which "a hundred times I've told:
Begs TO have me tell IL over
OF the quaint Red Riding Hood,
Or the bears-that happy family
Living in the deep dark woods.
Soon the dropping. dropping lashes
Cover up two eyes OF brown,
And the tousled head so golden
On my breast sinks lower down.
All. the sweetness Of the pleasure.
Making life one golden rhyme.
With a dimpled babe to fondle.
When II cometh Cuddle Time.
Los Angeles Express.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
SHARK ON FISH LINE.

While fishing of the terminal dock
about noon yesterday N, Gonzales hooked
an eight foot shovel-nose shark and drew
1t up to the dock with an ordinary fish
line
The monster was easily drawn in and
made but little resistance until heNving
line was thrown over him and the slip
knot began to tighten, and then the fun
commenced. The water was lashed into
foam for many feet around and the
strength Of several men was required to
prevent its escape. Two boat hooks were
finally brought into play on the back and
sides OF the big fish and very soon II was
conquered and hauled on the dock. 1t was
hideous and frightful looking and was
viewed by numbers OF people in the after
Record
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
HINT FOR PROVIDENCE.

The meeting tomorrow afternoon to
decide on the formation Of an independent
ice company to fight the local ice trust
should be well attended. as it's importance
cannot be overestimated.
With the formation OF an Independent
concern will come competition and lower
prices TO the consumer.
II no such independent company is de-
cided on the local ice trust will be able
TO still further increase the rate, and
trusts charge all that the business will
stand
No matter what is done in the future
in the way of municipal ice plant to
forever prevent a local Ice monopoly, the
proper move for this summer Is to organ
ize an independent Ice concern.-Hartford
Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
RAINFALL AND TREES.

A report has recently been published
which shows how closely the growth of
trees is dependent on rainfall. Not only
was this seen In the case OF and 2-year-
old trees, but in an investiga ton extend.
ing over a period of IL years, during
which time the annual rings OF growth
were carefully examined. with an an
nual precipitation OF from 30 to S5 inches
width OF ring was produced varying
from IL 10 .15 inch. II, on the other hand,
there was either an unusually large or
small rainfall In any given year this was
followed by corresponding tree growth
in the following year.--Harper's weewly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
Here the Gentle Sex
Holds Itself Supreme

pint of juice. Put IL in a porcelain ket-
tie over the fire, let IL boil rapidly ten
minutes, remove any scum that rises, then
turn II into well scalded bottles and seal
When using dilute with four times the
amount of cold water.
For strawberry punch. mash two quarts
OF strawberries very soft, then pour over
them three quarts Of water and the jtiiee
of two lemons. Stand in a cool place for
four hours. strain and add a pound and a
half OF granulated sugar When the sugar
is entirely dissolved, strain again, and set
in a cold place until wanted. Served with
crushed ice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

All those who interested either practically or
periodically in the rebuilding Francisco VIII read
with interest and profit by Henry Harrison
Supee, member Of the American Society Mechanical
Engineers. in Harpers Weekly, giving his
views as TO how the city be proof against
devastation by earthquake
This end may be accomplished. believes MIR Supee by
using light skeletons OF structural ma
etc, wrapped with WIRE with netting the
whole imbedded In hrst-cass a
earthquake proof proof and capable
tistic development
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
COULDN'T BUDGE ELIZA.

A chief OF bureau in the navy depart
ment tells a good story of the time when
one Of the secretaries Of the navy got the
not permit their wives to reside at the
foreign stations to which their husbands
might be attached. SEQ an order TO that
effect was promulgated.
Soon thereafter considerable perplexity
and no little amusement was afforded the
secretary when he received the following
cablegram from Commodore Fyffe. then
in command of the Asiatic squadron
'Secreary, Navy. Washington. IL be-
comes my painful duty TO report that my
wife. Eliza Fyffe. has, In disobedience TO
Of department, taken up her residence on
the station, and persistently refuses TO
leave.-Harper's Weekly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
HE KNOWS HER.

She walked into branch bank on upper
Broadway and pushed a check through
the paying tellers window.
You will have to be identified" said
he; II don't know you, madam"
you don't. eh?" said the woman, with
fire I'm her eye. Aren't you the father
OF the Smith family that has a fiat in the
Pileremin apartments?'
Yes"
"Well, / am the red-headed janitress
that your wifes always complaining
about. When you left home this morning
| card you say: Emily. IL our children ge,
ighting with that old fury in the base
ment, don't quarrel with her. Wait till !
get home and let me talk to her Now II
you think you can get the best OF an ar
gument with"
Here's your money. madam" said the
paying teller, and she took IL and went
Everybody's Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
ONLY TOO TRUE.

The doctor from Philadelphia couldn't
smoke II was not that he had scruples.
conscientious or hygienic; but a cigar was
poison to him.
He was dining In New York upon one
occasion, and after the meal was over be-
came conspicuous among the men by be-
ing the only one to decline cigar.
WHAT not smoking?" protested his
host why. my dear fellow. youlose half
your dinner!'
Yes, i know ! do" meekly replied the
doctor, "but II I smoked I'd lose the
whole of IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

monkey-faced owl, tho rarest speci-
men of a bird ever seen in these parts,
flew through "a glass window of the
schoolhouse Friday morning and was cap
tured alive by the janitor, who presented
IL to the landlord OF the Temple hotel,
where II is not on exhibition before many
wondering gazers.
The owl is OF beautiful gray color, but
its face is the characteristic feature In
place OF the usual round face OF the OWL
this bird has the features OF monkey.
The wings, too, are OF unusual length
Sacramento Bee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
UNLUCKY FRIDAY.

II see no reason why Friday should be
hangman's day." said Justice Gould
shortly after he had pronounced the
death sentence for the first time since his
elevation to the bench. Friday is as
good a day as any other" the justice
said, land l do not wish TO add oppro-
brium to H. named Tuesday as the day
for the hanging of Grant because I see
no reason why Friday should be exclu-
sively designated as the time for the exc
cution OF persons convicted of capital Of
fences. ."-Washington Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
ORIGIN OF BOSS"

Is tho origin OF the word boss" used
In the sense OF a master. definitely set
tied? In South Africa the term "baas" Is
commonly supposed 10 be the same, and
the Hottentots call the head OF the fam
ily ION baas," or old boss, and the eldest
son is tho yong baas" lou baas," how
ever. is term OF respect. and may be
used In addressing a beardless youngster
who IL In position of authority and
there are grounds for suspicion that the
words have been taken over by the Dutch
from an original native source.-London
SpectatOr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

Three volumes OF George AIDES fables being re-
printed There is question that humor pays Fifteen
AIDE working a newspaper for
than $40 week. Today his income from books and
plays Is estimated at about $4,000 year Writing plays
he declares, is in the handling dyna-
mite, but fables easily following
take portion Homely Truth, one portion
OF Story, pinch OF satire and teacupful Capital
Letters Spice with Up date Slang ~ you get II
garnsh with Drawings, serve hot
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
GLOVE STYLES.

Except for mourning wear, white gloves
are worn upon all smart occasions For
evening wear the gloves must rise beyond
the elbow and meet the short evening
sleeve more than halfway UP TO the
shoulder. For day wear the gloves ars
slightly shorter. and need not rise higher
than the elbow. for. although day gowns
are worn with short sleeves this season
they are of necessity longer than those
worn in the evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
THE GIRLS GET THAT.

The telephone company that wants to
get into New York now meets the old
company's offer OF scent calls by Offering
2-cent ones. The next thing In order is
free gratis for nothing service, with some
tafry thrown in.-Boston Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
TO HUNT IRON CROSS.

Members OF the Chicago Historical so
ciety will join In an expedition next Sun
day 10 Twenty-second and Halsted
streets in hunt for an iron cross. This
was put on a church built in 1746 at that
point by Father Marquette.
When the building was torn down. II
has been learned that tho cross was aban-
doned in a neighboring forest. II is said
that II Is still In the vicinity. possibly in
the river or on one OF Its banks.-Chlcsgo
Daily News
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
SWEET PEAS ALL SUMMER

When the sweet peas come into bloom
cut their flowers of soon as they begin
TO fade. This prevents them from form
ing seed. and the plants, In their efforts TO
perpetuate their kind, will straightway
produce more flowers. and keep on doing
this as long as interfered with.
In this manner flowers are secured
throughout the entire season. But II seed
is allowed TO form you will have compar-
atively few flowers during the latter part
OF surnmer.-Outing Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them
ONE is PRACTICAL.

1900 license law has put 2e00 liquor sa-
looms out of business IN Ohio. why isn't
high license the most effective kind Of
temperance legislation? Prohibition never
accomplished that much in so short
space OF time.-Boston Herald
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

Whatever may shortcomings respects and
they many and grevous the Rhode Island company
entitled the credit OF providing comfortable
appointed as anywhere I'm country.
OF much annoyance passengers however
especially year peanut
permitted litter the floors Of the with shells rendering
unsightly offensive persons
habits little vigilance the part conductors
aasily put a the nuisance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
TO REMOVE STAINS.

To remove fruit stains, stretch the fab
ric over the mouth OF a basin and pour
boiling water on the stain In cold water
fruit spots can frequently be removed by
hanging the stained garments out of doors
over night. II the stain has been fixed
by time, soak the article in a weak solu-
ton of oxahc acid, or hold 1t over the
fumes OF sulphur.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
NOT FOR HIM.

Hans came in from his ranch, two miles
this side of Olney. this week to buy a
horse.
i've got the very thing you want" said
Ike Bergman; tits a fine road horse. Five
years old. sound as a quail, s175 cash
down, and he goes ten miles without stop
ping"
Hans threw his hands skyward.
mot for me-" he said, mot for me.
wouldn't gif you cents for him. I live
eight miles from Astoria und I'd haf TO
walk back two iles."-Astoria Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
ONLY ONE THING
MORE is NEEDED

$50 you will make a dash for the North
Pole by airship. Have you the ship YETI"
Moo not exactly"
How far along are your preparations"
"We~ have the air. r."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
We have not all gone money mad.
With greed we are not daft.
Man still wants little here below.
But wants that little graft.
The Difference.
Jibbs-Billxins tells me he Is only an
amateur politician, but IL anybody can
tell me tho difference between the ANA
teur and the professional, TIL treat.
Nibbs-All right, treat me. The diff
ference Is that the amateur puts money
into politics and tho professional takes
money out--The Bohemian.
Mature Dellberation.
Nistress-You wish me TO take your
notice, Jane? This is very sudden, isn't
it7
Jane (blushing) no. mum; I've
known i'm three daysl-Punch-
Stained Glass.
Mrs. Justgott Herrmunn-My new home
has stained glass in all the wincows.
Mrs. Notyet Butsoon-Now, that's too
bad. Can't you find something thatu
take 1t out?-Cleveand Leader.
One Consolation.
Fiatte-There's one tning / like about
living in the city in summer.
Spatte--What's that?
Flatte-I don't have to keep scrap
ping all the time with the jantor for
more steam in the pipes.-The Bohemian
for June.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
UNKIND BUT NECESSARY.

1t is perhaps a mean act to hang up
a picture OF grief and trouble before a
man the first thing in the morning, but
we feel 1t our duty to remind the people
that new congress must be elected this
year.-Los Angeles Herald
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
COWARDLY LOVERS.

The young man OF today seldom dares
TO ask n girl TO marry him. He hangs
about her and helps TO spoil other
chances. but he is afraid 10 open his lips.
When his head is bald and his heart blase
he marries n girl OF the next generation,
while his own proper mate becomes either
and adventurous spinster or n gentle mail
den lady.-spinster in NJ. A. r.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
MEANS MUCH.

II It be true that the Mormon church
has determined 10 go out of business as
an organization and TO cease TO make the
accumulation OF wealth by official enter
prdses a specific form of activity, 1t has
great Significance ce.-Boston Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
COST OF DULLNESS.

II costs the high scholarship men Of
the senior cless at Yale an annual aver
age OF s7S for expenses, while the lowest
In scholarehip averaged si244 Persons OF
philoeoTfizing train OF mind can reason
on these premises TO suit themselves -
Boston Traveller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
THE BOMB OUTRAGE.

The purpose of the miserable wretch who
hurled bomb at the King and Queen OF Spain yes
ferday failed utterly. That purpose was to slay
fhe monarch and his BRIDE but instead only persons
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

EMPIRE-"woman Against Woman"
NIckEl-Motion Pictures and Illustrated
Songs.
MATHEWsoN ct. RINk-Roller Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
A BETTER POLICY.

Russia has ordered 10 battleship de-
stroyers which is no doubt better than
the former policy of making each battle
ship It's own destroyer-Kansas City Star.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
OTHERS CAN>LEARN. TOO.

Mayor Schmitz OF San Francisco was
running a wide open town before the
calamity. but feels compelled In the pres
ent crisis 10 keep on all the lids. Per-
haps the mayor knows more than he did
about what Is best and worst in municipal
conduct and government-St. Louis
Globe Democrat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
AFTER THOUGHT

Possibly Senator Lodge is now spend.
ing some Of his time wondering how much
he helped matters by butting in.--wash.
ington Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
GOING UP.

DIT. Lyman Abbott declares that ideals
in America are high. so ts everything
else This seems to be one OF the inevit-
able results OF prosperity. Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
THIS AND THAT.

Mr. Rockefeller also starts today on
a European trip. The price OF gasoline
last week was raised half cent a gallon.
Boston Giobs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
SEE UNCLE ZOE.

II the czar wants TO know how 10 make
the douma behave itself just right no
might get some valuable tips from Uncle
Toe C.nron Db4ladalpbfa Drc.--
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
WANTS TO KNOW.

A woman writes from Colorado: II no.
tices In reading Vacation Notes that the
English drink soda and whlskey l tried
ordinary kitchen soda. and didn't like
II very well. 10 that the right kind7"-
Atchison Globe
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
SAFE THERE.

J. J. Hill II going TO build his next rail-
road In the Canadian northwcst-where
the rambunctous rebate roameth the
prairies qinmuzzled.-Albany Times Union
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

This il the day June. Remember that with the
Of the month opportunity qualify yourself
will end
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

Cholly-Do you ever expect TO marry,
Willie?
Willie Smith-Well. l don't think
would except 10 keep de family name OF
Smith from dying out.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-09-19
The Under Side or Fish.

Experiments have been made with
founders in order to determine whether
the wliteness of the under sides OF
those fish is due 70 the exclusion OF
light, and the presence Of color on their
upper sides to exposure to light. The
fish experimental upon were kept IV-
ing in a glass tank, having a mirror
placed beneath, SO as to reflect light
upon the under sides of the fish. One
Of these prisoners survived for three
years under conditions so strangelESln-
ferent from its ordinary habits Of life,
and all Of them exhibited the develop
nent of spots of pigment on their lower
surfaces. The eXperimenters conclud-
ed that it is exposure to light that
causes the coloration OF the upper
parts OF the bodies. not only Of foun-
derS, but of other fish, and, conversely.
that it Is to the comparative absence
Of light that the wliteness Of under
sides Of fish is due: They extend the
same principle to explain the colorless
condition of the skins of many animals
that pass all their lives in caves.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-09-19
An incident Of Life In New Yorl

An Incident OF Life IN New York.
The street beggar with pockets lined
with money is a fairly familiar figure
Of CITY life, but one Of the free dis
pensaries reports an instance OF an
attempt to get free medicine on the
plea Of poverty that deserves a place
in the catalogue Of good stories OF
graft. \ middle aged woman ap-
peared the other day and got pre-
scription, after which she took her
place in the line of persons waiting to
have their medicine made up by the
apothecary. This particular woman,
it should be said. had given satisfac-
tory answers 10 all the questions put
to her designed to show whether she
was 4 propef~subject for charity. Sud
denly there was :; cry: I'm robbed!
I'm robbed The victim was this
woman, who so far forgot her previous
professions as to assert that her
pocket had been picked and that the
thief had got away with 500. Then
she lost the opportunity to get free
medicine, thus adding, in her view,
insult to injury.-New York Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-09-19
HOW r.atc class Is Made.

The cast plate glass Of which mirrors,
shop windows and such things are
made Is prepared from the whitest
sand, broken plate glass, soda, a small
amount Of manganese and cobalt
oxides. The glass when perfectly
melted is poured upon an iron table
Of the size required, and the thickness
is regulated by a strip Of iron placed
down each of the four sides Of the
table. Immediately after it is poured
out the molten substance is flattened
down by an iron roller, which lowers
the glass to the thickness Of the strips
at the sides. It Is then annealed or
tempered for several days, after which
it IS ground perfectly level and polished
to transparent brilliancy. The first
plate glass was made in 1GSS at St.
Picardy, France, where the process
was found out by an accident, as so
many other important methods in
manufacture have been discovered.
where there were eyes to see the acci-
dents and minds to apply them or tie
lessons they taught to the advance OF
art or industry
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-09-19
The Irish Bull In Journalism.

OF weS known reporter Of a past
generation many curiosities Of style
are still repeated with zest by Dublin
journalists. 1t was this man who ex-
planned, describing a case of drown
ing off Dalkey, The body was washed
ashore by & receding wave" OF fu-
gitive from justice he wrote: "The
burglar was surrounded on all sides by
the police Escape was impossible.
Suddenly he made his way down a
cul-de-sac and disappeared through
side street" The most popular story
Of this impressionist writer, however,
relates to Mr.. Gladstone. On the
Grand Old Mans one and only visit to
Dublin he was intervic wed by the &C.
centric press man. Nj Gladstone at
the conclusion Of somewhat amusing
array Of questions, very courteously
expressed his pleasure at meeting the
interviewer. The latter, in a high state
of delight, said with enthusiasm, ''The
pleasure is mutual, Mr. Gladstone, but
IS all on my side. London Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-09-19
The Oldest Sense of Humor.

The oldest idea Of humor IS surprise
This the child exhibits (for that which
Is oldest we shall find in the Youngest
when it hides and cries "Boow both
surprising and frightening its senior, be
this senior father, mother, brother, sis.
ter or friend. One may find this primal
sense Of humor distributed through the
modern short story. Frequently the
turn in the plot, if not In its develop
ment, hinges upon this child humor Of
surprise. Even some grownup folk
will pull a chair from under one, thus
showing themselves still children in
their sense Of fun. The verbal conceit
found in much Of the verse IN the
pages Of modern comic papers IS Of
this same class Of humor and furnishes
conclusive evidence that a number of
men and women are at chtd's play In
literature. Poems which end contrary
to their foreshadowing are Of this sort.
New York Herald.