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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
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ing from the distance. and as IL drew
nearer he felt the earth tremble. To es-
cape was impossible; he was powerless
even TO move, and his cries of terror were
lost in the thunder OF the oncoming train
Human charity inspires the hope that he
tainted and was thus saved the last few
seconds of ever-increasing agony OF mind;
but II ne did he was never able TO realize
that the train ran by without touching
him. as he had been tied across a short
siding near the points. for when his fell
low~students reappeared upon the scene,
hugely delighted at the success OF their
Joke" their victim was raving mad And
nc never recovered his reason.
The very same Joke" was played on
student at another university. He did
not lose his reason hut in the morning
IL was found his hair had turned as white
as snow with fright and the shock to
ms nervous system was so serious that he
fell into rapid decline and died
There is a distinct falling off OF ex-
amples OF this form or "hazing," for tho
simple reason ii has lost it's humor, not
py the number OF times II has DESTROYED
llte or mind, but because II has become
100 well known In colleges and univer-
stiles TO be effective We believe we arc
correct In saying that the last time IL was
practced the tokers and their victim were
all young ladies belonging TO a fashion,
able college. Unfortunately, we have not
particulars Of this demonstration of the
gentleness Of the "genter sex," but, as
suming that young women are generally
more easily scared than young men. Il
Is pretty safe TO opine that the victim S
health was not materially improved by
the experience.
"A rather popular form OF "hazinE" is
toasting' an evil practice which has
been stamped out at our public schools.
where, however, 1t was never carried 10
such Iengths as 1t is i'm American coll
leges. The fun is derived from trussing a
student up like a fowl, setting him before
a roaring fire. and laughing at his ap-
peals and imprecations when his hands
and face begin TO blister. In one case a
wretched victim. in struggling vainly to
move away from the heat toppled over
race first on TO the fire and was horribly
distlgured for life.-Tit- Rifs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
JUST AS THE ENGLISH SEE
OUR COLLEGE HAZlNG

What Tagging was in the British
army "hazing" is i'm the great colleges
and universities OF the United states.
But Il is something worse, for whereas
a spirit Of good humor has generally dis
tinguished "ragging" i'm our army. cases
OF "hazing" are too often characterized by
sheer brutality and studied Callousness.
and while the powers that be have abso-
lutely forbidden "ragging." and severely
punished those concerned I'm cases which
have occurred since the order of prohibit
ton was promulgated, no sincere attempt
appears 90 have been made To check the
practice OF "hazing" which. despite tho
fact that most serious cases are hushed
up, still continues TO claim victims, Now,
however. that the professors OF mixed
university In America have been subjected
To a very mild form OF "hazing' by a
number OF students. strong steps may be
taken 60 check the evil
one OF the worst cases OF ''hazing,' tho
facts OF which are beyond dispute, occur
red a few years back at n large univer-
sity For some reason a student incurred
tho displeasure OF a number of others,
who therefore decided 20 haze" him.
one night when he was asleep they took
him straight from his bed. with no more
clothing than he had been sleeping in.
and. after blindfolding him. marched him
sUnc distance 70 tho rattuad where they
told him he had so many minutes In
which 10 prepare 10 die. When the pc
riod had expired they bound him by
hands and feet across the metals and left
him
After time 81 agonizing suspense tho
wrctchcd student heard a train approach
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
WOMEN HEARD
CRITICISM 6F
EXCLUSION LAW

Yesterday afternoon was guest day at
the Rhode Island Womens club: and. an
address upon THE Chinese Exclusion
Policy OF the United States" was given
by His Imperial Chinese Majesty's Con-
sui" Hon. Stephen w Nickerson OF Bos-
ton. The speaker was presented by the
president. Mrs. John r. Huntsman
Mr. Nickerson said he would present the
American phase OF the Chinese question.
from the point of view of one in sympathy
with the Chinese
In 1880 a supplementary treaty was, in
the speakers opinion. forced upon China
by the United States TO curtai the privi
leges granted by the Burlingame tre<ty.
while that OF 1894 absolutely prohibited,
for the next 10 years, the entrance OF any
save the so-called privileged classes.
The status in this country II the Chi
nese was considered at length, andthe en-
forcement of legislation In respect to
them denounced as unjust
While asserting that he believed in car.
rying out the law. Mr.. Nickerson cited
repeated instances where as he expressed
IL, the law had been strained and dis
torted," and altogether too much power
given to petty officials, who frequently
were incompetent, as well as harsh In
their judgments. From these judgments
there was almost no appeal within tho
power OF individuals in strange land
and I'm many cases ignorant OF the lau-
guage.
Scathing reference was made to the
act OF congress which made void return
certificates which had been granted To
Cinnamon who. after residence here had
gone back TO the homo land for a brief
STAY
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
EAST PROVIDENCE
Town Council Counts Votes,
But Makes No Material Changes
George Gerhard, a Respected
Citizen, Passes Away. Notes

Advertisements and items for The
News-Democrat can be left al Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue
The town council met yesterday after
noon and counted the ballots and the re .
suit as previously announced was not
much changed. At the meeting William
y. Smyth was sworn IN as town clerk.
and he then swore I'm the members Of tn.
town council.
Messrs. Levi s. Winchester. John p
Carpenter and Charles L. Hazard were ap-
pointed auctioneers Mr.. Benjamin Will
son was chosen as president OF the coun-
ell. The council will meet again tomor-
row afternoon, when the voting list will
be canvassed for the annual town meet
ing that is TO be held Monday.
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
George Gerhard. an honored and old
time resident. died at his home, 20 sum
init street yesterday. He leaves two
sons. Joseph G.. and George. and one
daughter. Eva S. His funeral will be
held at tho Church OF the Sacred Heart.
Saturday morning at $3.50 o'clock
MINOR MENTION
The local division Of the naval brigade
held a drill last evening in the town hall.
Lieut. Oscar stone commanding. Tickets
for the ball TO be held on Thanksgiving
evening In the town hall were distributed
81. Mary's Guild Of st. Mary's Episcopal
church are arranging TO hold baazar in
odd Fellows hail on Wednesday evening
Dec. 3.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
CORRUPTION FUND FAR The
BIGGEST BOSS EVER SPENT
(Continued Trom Pago ono J


IL Is recognized on all sides that never
was so strong "A fight made I'm the town
OF Warwick as this year under the able
direction OF Col. p. II. Quinn, and never
one onering brighter promises OF success
and IL is recognized on all sides that
nothing but the opening OF "A barrel OF
prodigious proportions, far larger than
ever before heard OF I'm town OF its
size. accomplished the defeat OF the Will
of the people through the most brazer
debauchery OF the electorate.
Boss Brayton had realized the tremen
dous moral effect OF defeat I'M his owl
town and determined that IL must b,
carried at all hazards; and the ''mer
higher up who are behind him were will
ing To go TO any length desired I'm FUR
nishing the sinews OF war.
IL Is stated by eye witnesses that In the
Fifth district, which comprises Arcti,
Center. tho Republicans were throwing
money right and left without making any
pretence OF going behind the backs OF TN,
Democrats to do II, and number OF in
stances were noted I'm which the pric,
paid was ST.
In Coventry the voters did not get theii
money until after they had deposited
their ballots and the Republican supcrvis.
ors reported just how they voted.
The ballots were folded I'm such man.
ner that the first turn opened them &c
the Republican ticket: and II the voter
made only one turn I'm opening the ballot
and voted the straight Republican ticket
he received $40 when he came out. IL hc
opened the ballot twice, there was moth
ing doing"
The voters were instructed 20 stand al
one side of the booth aud to hold the
ballot 20 their right, so that the Repub-
liCan supervisors might see how they
handled the document.
In the Third district Of Warwick a man
who gave his name as Duke and claimed
his residence as Rocky Hin. approached
a Supervisor and asked TO be allowed tu
cast his ballot. He was told that his
name could not be found on the list: and
when asked IL he had registered or was
taxed for property. he replied: mo. but
80 yotc = strairbt tirltct wonld accom-.
nrDdate them"
IL happened that the man had address
cd a Democratic officer, and he did not
vote.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
CHURCH FEDERATION TO
MEET AT 9ELB'S NOV. 21

The annual meeting OF the state council
Of the Rhode Island Federation OF
Churches will he held on the afternoon
OF Nov 81, at Gelb's, where representa-
tives from the sixteen denominations In
the federation will dine together and la
ter business session will be held
There will be no formal speaking, the
committee deeming il most practicable AT
this time not TO attempt public conven-
tion.
The ladies' auXiliaries of all the
churches have signhed their desire to en-
tertain the pastors OF Providence and
their wives and tomorrow they will hold
a meeting at the Young womenis Christ
ian association at which the final ar
rangements will be perfected.
The denominations now included In the
federation are the Baptist, Congregation
alist Christian Disciples. Episcopal, Free
Baptist, Friends. Methodists, New Jeru-
salem. Presbyterian, Primitive Method
lists, Swedish Lutherans, Cnitarians, Uni
versalists and African Methodists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
A TRICK THAT CATCHES
THE ACTOR EVERY TIME

Most people know that the memory
may be easily confused by learning pas
sage i'm two or three different ways or by
having once heard an Incorrect form of
giving IL. Working on this principle. ac-
tors arc fond Of putting stumbling blocks
I'm one another's way. stock joke dear
To- the hearts of all players Is the regular
thing 10 be inflicted upon beginner I'm
the first act of Richard III IL Is In the
scene where the coffin OF Henry VI Is
borne across the stage. one Of the men
who carry IL has been raised from the
position OF supernumerary To his first
speaking part, which consists OF a single
line. Before the performance II IL usual
for some older actor TO take him aside
and impress him with the enormous diff
ficulties Of delivering that sentence corr
rcctly. The victim listens uervously.
Now. most actors" says his tormentor
gravely, "ihake this mistake the first
time they play the part: Instead Of saw
ing. as II Is. My lord, stand back and let
the coffin pass they give IL this way. NV
lord stand back and let the parson
cough
And after he has heard the latter YER
sion absurd though Il ~. the chances are
that the poor supernumerary will give
that 90 tho audience on the first night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
Literary Men FOibles

Keats liked red pepper on his toast.
Dickens was fond OF wearing jewelry.
Daudet wore his eyeglasses when
asleep
Edgar Allan Pee slept with his cat, and
was innrdnately proud OF his feet.
Thackeray used to lift his hat when
ever he passed tho house I'm which he
wrote Vanity Fair
Alexandra Dumas, the Younger bought
a new painting every time he had new
book published
Robert Louis StevCnson's favorite rec
reation was playing the flute. as he said,
20 tune up his ideas.
Robert Browning could not sit still.
with the constant shuffling OF his feet
holes were worn in the carpet.
Longfellow enjoyed walking only at
sunrise or sunset. and he said his sub
lmest moods came upon him at these
times.
oliver Wendell Holmes used TO carry
n horse chestnut in ono pocket and pO-
tato I'm another 10 ward off rheumatism.
London outlook.
Hawthorne always washed his hands
before reading letter from his wife. He
delighted Ia pouring over old advertise
ments IN the newspaper files.
Darwin had no respect foe books, and
would cut big volume In two for con-
venicnce In handling or he would tear
out the leaves he required for reference.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
NEW VIEWS AT The NICKEL

"In the Mining District" at the Nickel
theatcr the last three days of this week,
Is very interesting picture Of life il the
work from early morning TO late at
night and includes "A tragic explosion and
Hood. The picture Is a very long one.
hut there is not a second ;hat Il dull or
uninteresting "a Tipster Taken for a
Fool Is funny picture that has every
one In screams of laughter. smile on
Me" is sung by Bob Alden I'm his char
actcristically clever manner: and the IL
lustrations are uncommonly good. Scenes
In Copenhagen and other places in Dem
mark are shown In the Tour OF the World
pictures. which are especially interesting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
FAMILY Of A
LEPER IS UNDER
EXAMINATION

Wareham, Mass, Nov. Sowing TO the
alarm existing In this town over the dis
covery that the eight children OF Frank
Pena, formerly OF Harwich, who is now
an inmate OF the Penikese leper colony.
were attending the public schools the
state broad OF health has been called up
on 10 investigate the health OF the fam
ily. to learn II any OF them arc afflicted
with the disease.
Dr. J. w. Proctor. of the board has
taken several cultures for examination.
Should any az the family be found suffer
ing from the malady. and should they be
sent TO Penikese II is said that the town
OF Harwich. from which they recently
moved would be Obliged to pay an annual
sum of $1,000 for the maintenance of each
member.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
MAN WHO SOUGHT
PRES|OEMT'S LIFE
IS UNDER ARREST

New York, Nov. s--A Panama special
says Jerman Kehl. who in 1903 tried to
gain admission 10 the White House with
the declared view Of killing Mr.. Roose-
welt arrived in Panama yesterday from
Chill and was put under arrest. Physi-
clans declared him insane. He will be
sent back TO Chill.
There are a number of secret service
men now on the Isthmus 70 look after the
safety OF the president. For weeks the
canal zone police and detectives have
kept close watch on arrivals at ports be-
tween Panama and Colon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
STOWAWAY MAKES
BRAVE ATTEMPT
TO GAIN LIBERTY

New York. Nov. s-A stowaway's
plucky attempt to escape from steamer
by swimming ashore at Quarantine sta
ton from the steamef Petersburg, was
blocked by men in rowboat from Quar-
antine today.
The stowaway. Harry Besfaelen, was
returned TO the steamer and he will prob
ably be carried back TO Rotterdam, where
il is believed that he stole on board the
steamer and hid until IL was too late 20
land him.
Besfdelen jumped overheard from the
steamer today. but he was detected b.
the Officers before he reached the shore
and an alarm was sounded. A boat from
the steamer went in pursuit OF the swinl
mer, but the Quarantine boat was the first
10 overtake him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
NEW STehMSn,P ENTERPRISE

Mexico city Nov. S.-According 10 the
Mexican Herald the American Hawaiian
Steamship company will in January next
commence the operation OF "A steamship
service between New York and Honolulu
Ina connection with the Tehuantcpoc Ma
tional railway OF Mexico.
Twelve ships will be put into service on
the route Seven OF tho vessels will ply
between New York and COatzacoalcos.
and seven between Santa Cruz. san Fran.
cisco and Honolulu Weekly sailings will
be maintained.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
The NEXT U. S. WtRSHIP
IS TO BE A "TERROR"

The impression prevails that the next
american battleshp will have "A dis
placement OF at least 20O0O tons or 9D00
more than the Dreadnaught's and 900
more than that OF the Connecticut and
the Louisiana, the largest American bait
tleships In commission. The chief uncer-
t9tnty apparently relates to the number
OF Pinch guns the vessel will mount and
20 her speed. She will hardly carry fewer
than the Dreadnaught carries-that is
ten-but she may possibly be provided
With u To enable her 20 develop n
knots. as the Dreadnaught did n few
weeks ago r. possible. no doubt. but may
not be thought expedient. Since the new
American vessel will be heavier than the
DreadnauRht II would require more pow
erful engines 20 render ~ equally fast
The governments decision on this point
VII be awaited by the public with eager
ness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
MAN
GAINS HIGH PLACE
IN CITY OF n. Y.

New York. Nov. SIT was announced
Yesterday that the Metropolitan Museum
OF Art is to establish a department OF
Egyptian art. and has appointed as its
curator Albert Norton Lythgoe, a Provi-
dence man, and a graduate of Harvard
and who prepared himself for this work
as an Psychologist under Prof Weide-
mann OF Bonn university. and by actual
work in the field with DR.. Reisner in
Egypt.
The curator is to sail for Europe on
Nov. 2l and after getting his equipment
ready. is TO go directly TO Cairo. from
which point he is to begin his operations
In the way of excavation i'm the old Egyp-
tian cemeteries between Cairo and
Thebcs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
WIFE Of NEGRO
MURDERER SLAIN
IN HER HOME

Pelham. Ca. Nov. s.-The wife OF
Hicks, the negro. who killed John A. Ak
ridge last Sunday, was found dead in her
home Tuesday having been killed by un-
known parties. Some time during the
bullets.
On the same farm and not far away a
negro. who. IL is claimed. helped Hicks
20 escape. was found dead. He also had
been shot several times. The coroner
was notified. Hicks has not been cap
tured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
STUDENTS STRIKE AND
GO TO THEIR HOMES

Jackson. La. Nov. S.--The entire stu
dent body of about 500 OF the Centenary
college here struck and went home yes
terday. They left "A signed statement
that they were dissatisfied with the re-
tention OF Prof. Moncrieff. who two
weeks ago stabbed Rev. G. G. Miller, pres
ident of the college.
The president Is still i'll from his
wounds. He and Prof Moncrieff had a
dispute about serving food 10 the stu
dents mess. Prof Moncrieff says hs
stabbed Mr. Miller in self-defence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
BOWD0IN STUDENTS WILL
GIVE PEARY HEARTY WELCOME

Brunswick Me. Nov s.-A great recep-
ton is planned at Bowdoin to Lieut.
Commander Peary. the returning Arctic
explorer. who holds the "furthest north
record at the 30th annual OF his class
next June
Among the classmates of the explorers.
who are expected TO be at the reunion,
are Gov. William r. Cobb and Charles
w Morse OF New York. banker and con-
troller OF the majority of the Atlantic
seaboard steamship lines.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
WILL RAISE The CHARGE
FOR FREIGHT CAR USE

Chicago, Nov. s.-A meeting Of the big
Central and Western railroads. which
try. will he held I'm Chicago today for the
purpose OF raising the per diem now
charged by them for the use OF freight
cars when on the rails OF roads other
than their owners.
The Central and Western lines COM
plain that owing 20 the small per diem
the lesser Western lines get possession OF
their cars and keep them when they are
sorely needed. and the per diem will be
increased as a means OF Fastening the
return OF cars 20 their owners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
GUNBOAT PRINCETON
DAMAGED IN COLLISION

Port Townsend, Wash, Nov. S-While
the American bark James Nesmith in bal
last from San Francisco, was being tow
ed yesterday by two tugs. she colided
with the United States gunboat Prince
ton, lying at anchor in the open road
stead of Port Warden.
The Princeton was badly damaged. her
bowsprit and forward gear being com
pletely torn of by the old wooden ves-
sel, which escaped unscathed. The
Princeton has gone TO the BremcTton
navy yard for repairs. The Nesmith con-
tinued in tow up the sound.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
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HEN WAS A GIRL IN ITALY, BY

WHEN l WAS a GIRL IN ITALY, BY
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