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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
"Much-Need Rains"

''Much-needed rains fell Monday in New
York and western New England" begins
the official weather bureau bulletin printed
this morning. Much-needed rains! In the
name of all the little fishes, is there a spot
in this country that has not for many days
been soaked to the bottom, percolated
through and through with moisture, re-
duced to the consistency of marsh soil and,
In fine, saturated? Is there a thing any
where In the United States that resem-
bles dust? Why, the denizens Of this par
tfcular patch Of sloppy ground known as
the District Of Columbia have begun to be-
lieve that even the great Arizona desert
must by now be a broad lake and that the
parched denizens Of notorious Yuma are
shivering in mackintoshes.
Much-needed rain, forsooth! Who needs
rain at this juicy juncture? Who wants it.?
Surely not the farmers, who are even now
wading around in top boots or padding
through their fields in skiffs. Surely not
the pleasure seekers of mountain, farm and
shore, who are murmuring their opinion Of
Jupiter Pluvius in terms more pointed than
polite. Surely not the resort managers,
who are shaking their puny fists at the
leaden skies and figuring up their losses
between showers. Surely not the athletes,
who are sliding around on mushy base ball
fields and rubbing their noses in the lush
grass as they trip through the puddles.
Away back in May-it seems years and
years ago-we had a stretch Of three solid
weeks Of dry weather. Not a cloud was
seen in the Skies Not a drop Of moisture
fell. Garden hose was worked to q state
Of punctured depravity. The aqueduct be-
gan to show signs Of failure. The Ultra
ton plant was on the verge Of a strike.
Then when the rain came men looked
pleased. They wore the ineradicable smile
for many days, while nature tried to catch
up. But when nature began to overdo the
trick and caught up with vengeance and
accumulated a margin for future require
ments this smile lost some Of its won't
comeoffness. The lawn mower was substi-
tuted for the garden hose. Weeds threat
ened to drive everybody out into the as
phalted streets for protection. Housewives
shifted the domestic atmosphere suspicious
ly and hunted for mold. Some folks af1ict-
ed with acute imaginations began to talk
darkly Of deluges and arks and such pre-
historic things
And yet the weather bureau prates of
much needed rains and expects a soaked
and suffering public to take stock in that
threadbare phrase! VIII not President
Roosevelt apply his genealogical pruning
hook to this branch Of the government and
cause the offending words to be cut out?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Anxious Hours.
From the New York Globe.

The present are hard hours both for
the taint-killer and the anxious admirers
gathering on the dock and looking down
through the Narrows. Many trying days
have passed since he took ship at Glib
raltar-trying to him because he has
been compelled to suspend the daily mes.
sage service, trying on this side because
nothing has come. Oh, the awfulness
of such silence! Manifestly when the
trusts are all destroyed" the next thing
on the program will be an attack on the
secrecy Of the sea. What right has it
not to be responsive to the demand for
publicity? It Is significant that there
the real octopi disport themselves. Mar
conf is plainly a creature of the money
power or else he would have so perfected
his invention that the faithful would not
have lacked their diurnal chati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
BY Margaret Deland.

It is difficult to make these little
pieces of type say to you how great
a story this is. Of course, the simple
telling over its goodness won't do.
1t is more than great and good
more than a mere story. The N. Y.
Times calls it "a perfect book" but
is more than book-it is a part
Of life itself-vivid, splendid, real.
For once the magazines and
newspapers Of England and America
say the same thing, and say it in
chorus-say that at last a really
great novel has come to be born.
The reviewer in the Independent, for
instance, realizes strongly one side
of tits relentless moral force. He
says ''these prettily painted sinners
who realize so little of their lost con-
dition would fare better after an
experience like Helena Riches.
There is too much honey-juggling
of sinners these days. She
has. made it story of indescribable
moral beauty" The Times calls it :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
SHOOTING STARS.
An Absurd Suggestion.

Government officials should be paid no
more than their services are actually
WORTH
81 suppose" said Senator Sorghum, with
sarcasm. that you'll next expect us to pay
for the damage we do, by turning portions
of our private fortunes into the conscience
fund.-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

1t is feared that, pending trial. the
Standard Oil Company will pile up Of
lenses for which few thousand moro
counts could be. included in the indict-
mapfa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Terribla Resnonsibilitv

Don't bother me-" said the man with a
haunted look; 1--WE got to read all the
fashion articles and all the books can get
on the social prophecies, besides looking up
all the methods of regulating restaurants
employed by the various cities. This re-
sponsibility Is terrible
''Who are you, anyhow
I'm the mayor Of q summer resort
town."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

1t is hard to make a man with ready
made suit Of clothes on understand the
great danger that is represented by the
smuggling Of all these diamonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

The New York governorship is not
only an Office that seeks the man, but
one that is occasionally surprised to find
the man lodging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

No matter how unpopular this SPELL
ing reform movement may become, the
President is not in a position to explain
that Secretary Loeb did it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

San Francisco, despite its own recent
calamity, had something to spare for
Valparaiso. The friends Of the great
California city did not oyerestimate its
recuperative power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

There is still no doubt that the north
pole could be reached by afrship more
easily than in any other way. The only
difficulty is to get the right kind Of an
airShip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

There is not the slightest excuse for
getting excited. The habit of spelling 1t
through" can never be made a crime or
even misdemeanor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

Society at st. Petersburg Is complain
ing. party would be much more en-
Joyable if there were not so much uncer-
tainty as to when the explosion will
occur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

The terrorists in Russia have entered
eagerly into a competition whose object
is to determine whether a mob or an
autocracy can be the more cruel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

Despite the impression that might be
created by events in Pittsburg. there are
any number of millionaires who are liv-
ing happily with their families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Practice.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t Is rather disheartening to consider
the number Of grand jury indictments
that have not amounted to anything
Washington Star.
But consider the practice the grand
1uries have had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

It is possible that w. ]. Bryan himself
is not the least surprised man in the
country at the seriousness with which his
presidential prospects are taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

There is abundant evidence to the eff
feet that municipal ownership would be
good thing II it were not so expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

President Palma believes that II he can
get rebels gun away from him the
rebel himself does not make much diff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Statesnanship,

This craftsmanship is far from fun
With doubt the wise men view it.
AL know about what should be done,
But not just how to do it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

The days have departed when a polt-
tician Haunted his railway passes as
proofs of his Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Consideration,

why does a woman always skip to the
last chapter of a book?"
"Out Of politeness, said Miss Cayenne.
She wants to be able to talk to the person
who insisted on lending it as II she had
read it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Eloquence.

SAV9 0CASSs
Talk at morning,
Talk at noon:
Talk by sunlight
And by moon.
Bee Is buzzin',
'Skeeter sings;
Locust hollers
With his wings.
Everybody
Seems to be
Busy talkin'-
Same as me!
An we somehow
Seem to hear
Same old talkin'
Year by year..
Crickets chfrpin':
Screech owl walls;
They are tellin'
Well-known tales.
All a-havin'
One idee. ~
For their lectures
Same as me!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
Modeety,

"You ought to be ashamed to eat q meal
YOU haven't earned"
Lady" said Flooding Pete, wit food at
its present price 1t 'ud be impossible fur my
humble efforts to earn de kind of a meal
my refined tastes demand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
"A perfect book"

almost every element that goes
to the making of a great novel is
present in it-humor, pathos, OBJ
servation of life, knowledge of the
world Charleston News.
"Without question it is the great
est novel Of the day."-Cleveland
Leader.
HARPER & BROTHERS,
NEW YORK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

~ In order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE sTA1
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness DEPARTMENTS, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

Six 12-dwt. Knives, worth $2...$1.25
Six wv. R." Knives, worth
$1.60. ........................ 99o
Six Sterling Knives, worth ST.. CSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

Six Teaspoons. usually 39c.......15o
Six Tablespoons. usually &c.,. SOC
Six Dinner Forks, usually ESQ.,. use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28

On. for 800 Bleached Satin
OyC Table Damask; 62 inches
AMo for 69c Bleached German
F%N Satin Table Damask; 10
inches wide.
EEc for 75c All-linen Silver
GOV Bleached German Table
Damask; "a inches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
SEC. TAFT WILL
END THE STRIFE
At C|ENFU FUE COS

Havana. Oct 9.-The notorious condi-
tion OF factional i'll feeling. which has ex-
listed at Cienfuegos since the presidential
campaign of 1906 and which then resulted
In the deaths OF Congressman Nilluendas
and Chief OF Police Illance, increased dur
ing the recent revolution to such an ex-
tent that the return OF the rebels from
the field is now causing a dangerous con-
ditlon which the provisional government
considers IL is highly necessary 10 end.
With this I'm view, Gov. Taft last night
sent Consul General Stienhart TO Glen
fuegos with authority TO take any action
that he may deem advisable in the inter-
est OF a reconciliation OF political differ
enceS there and inaugurating fresh
start toward a reasonable degree OF mu-
tual good will between the malcontents.
GOV. Tart believes that IL Is particular
ly necessary that the vexed local situa-
tlon In cienfuegos shall be settled before
the Issuance OF an amnesty decree. since
10 has determined TO include I'm the am
nesty all persons charged with connec-
ton In the Villuendas murder
Mr.. Steinhart will reach Cenefuegos to-
day. lie has received no definite instruo-
tons, excepting to deal with 1ues tons
arising with his best Judgment.
Governors OF all provinces excepting
Santa Clara report that the dIsbandment
or volunteers and insurgents is complete
and Santa Clara reports good progress.
Treasurer Roloff yesterday began
counting tho contents of the treasury,
which amounts 10 $4,000, 900 fat, mostly In
American gold. Maj. Eugene r. Ladd rep
resents the United States I'm the counting
OF this money.
Camp Columbia, the headquarters OF the
American soldiers aid marines is grow
Ing rapidly, and the men are settling
down TO routine life. The arrival OF Gen.
j. Franklin Bell is awaited before the be-
ginning OF the distribution of the troops.
A tentative plan is that large detach-
ments be sent to each provincial capital
and to Cienfuegos, to be subject 20 needs
elsewhere. Telegraphic communication
will be established between the different
permanent camns
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
STRIKERS FIRED
ON; TWO KILLED
MANY WOUNDED

Buckingham, Que. Oct. s-Two men
were killed and a dozen wounded In a
conflict between striking mill hands and
provincial police at MacIAren's sawmlils
here yesterday. The dead are:
President Belanger of the Mil Workers
union and leader OF the strikers. He was
80 years old and married.
Xavier Therieu, a mill hand; leaves
widow and five children.
Five OF the wounded men are in
serious condition.
The strikes at the mill began on Sept.
Is. The workmen's strike fund after their
small savings has vanished. and this
put the men I'm a desperate mood. About
the middle OF the afternoon the men
gathered 10 clear out the strike-breakers.
A mob OF 300, armed with revolvers and
other weapons started for the mill The
mill owners had posted 10 detectives and
special policemen near their property.
There was no parleying The first rush
OF the strikers was met by a volley from
the police. Belanger,, who was leading
the mob, fell with two bullets I'm his head
The strikers sought shelter and opened
fire on the police. many of them were hit.
A desultory fusillade was kept up for 10
minutes
AS there appeared to be a likelihood of
a renewal of the trouble. an appeal was
sent to Ottawa for troops They arrived
last night.
So far as could be learned last night the
most seriously wounded are:
Felix Fauvalle, shot through abdomen;
will probably die.
Battiste Blemow. shot through head
and arm; seriously.
Felix Lacolle, shot In arm
Abelard Hamlin, four bullet wounds
Edward Miner. shot In leg
Xavier Trembley. shot In arm and both
legs.
Isadore Renaud, badly wounded in back.
Louis Gervais. shot In wrist.
Herbert Berner. Montreal police contin-
gent shot in breast; fatal.
Frank Herman. chief OF buckingham po-
lice, and his deputies. James Herman,
Peter Pickard, Leyotte co
Peter Pickard, Leyotte and several
others.
The strikers declare they will elect an
other leader and continue the strike
The MacLaren company which is one
OF the largest lumber concerns in Canada,
is equally determined not TO give i'm TO tho
strikers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
Certified Public
Accountant Certificates.

The STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNT
ANCY, in accordance with the provisions
of chapter 1870 OF the Public Laws. here
by giyes notice to all persons desiring to
be styled and 10 practice as CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, that II has
appointed Nov. 22d and 23d next as the
days for holding 0n the city OF Provi-
dence), an examination OF qualified can
cidates for G. +. A. CERTIFICATES. as
required by the said act. Due notice will
be given Of the location TO be selected for
holding such examination. All persons
possessing the qualifications specified by
the act and who desire TO attend and be
examined must make application to the
BOARD (and upon the blank form sup
piled by ~ and file the same at It's office
or or before oct. 3lst next. after which
date none will be accepted.
Notice Is also hereby given that appli-
cation for certificates TO be Issued In con-
fornity with the provisions contained in
section OF the said act must be made
10 the Board, (and upon the blank form
supplied by 10 and fled at its office. 70
Weybosset street Providence, II. l.. be-
fore 6 p. m. on oct. 10Th next, which is
the last day allowed by law for receiving
such applications.
GEORGE r. ALLEN.
GEORGE NJ. REX,
WILLIAM Il. GOODWIN.
State Board OF Accountancy
Providence. II. l., oct. 1. 1906
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Mr.. F. n. ROSCOE
22I broadway, Providence.
RELIABLE
CLAIRVOYANT
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.


VIII be sold at public auction on Thurs
day. October II. A. u. 1906. at II O'Clock.
noon, on the premises hereinafter de-
scribed by virtue Of the power OF sale
contained, In that deed OF mortgage
made and executed by Antonio Vessella
under date Of June IL, A. ID. 1904. which
said deed OF mortgage Is duly recorded
I'm the Town Clerks Office OF the Town
OF Bristol In the State of Rhode Island,
I'm Book No 4 at page 10 the following
goods and chattels. the condition of said
deed Of mortgage having been broken:
All the right. title, Interest and prop
erty I'm and 20 said leases OF premises
and all licenses and certificates Of such
licenses held by said mortgagor and the
stock OF ales. wines, liquors and all other
merchandise contained therein; also all
the nxturos. furniture. bar, back bar,
mirrors. water and gas piping, heating
apparatus and cash register and all other
said business, as well az all other goods.
chattels Of whatever name or nature now
I'm said premises and all other articles Of
personal property with such rights and
privileges a. appertaln 90 said business
as may hereafter be acquired In addition
TO I'm renewal Of OF in substitution OF the
above mentioned properties during the
continuance OF this mortgage, contained
I'm the retail liquor store conducted by
said mortgagor In frame building situate
at No 1862 Bradford street In the Town
BY order of the Mortgage. who hereby
gives notice OF an intention 10 bid az said
sale or any adjournment or postponement
thereof. j. j. McGONERN.
os-5t Attorney for the Mortsagee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
DIED

ATkINSON-1n this city, on the sth
inst, Bessie Atkinson. aged 45 years.
Funeral service at j. u. Reilly's funeral
rooms. 20 Fenner street, Wednesday. the
10th inst. at p. m. Burial at West
Acton Thursday morning.
5ARNETT-On the sth inst, George II.
Barnett. aged 35 years
Funeral services Wednesday, the 10th
inst, at 2 p. M, at his late residence,
80 Noyes avenue. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
6RoWN-In this city. on the sth inst.
lydia Dodge, wife OF George F. Brown.
Funeral Wednesday, the 10th inst, at
2 p. m, from her husbands residence, SO
Parks avenue. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend. Burial private.
coATEs-In this city, on the eth inst.
Marcia A. Coates. aged 10 years, IL
months and 19 days.
Funeral from her sons residence, 2l4
Thurber avenue. Wednesday, oct TO- at
] o'clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited TO attend.
DUNWooDIE-In this city on the sth
inst, John w. Dunwoodie in his SD
year.
Notice OF funeral later.
oARDiNER-In Exeter. r. l.. on the 5th
inst. Greene Gardiner. In his 18th year
Funeral from the Slocum Baptist
church. Wednesday, at IL o'clock. Rela
tives and friends are invited TO attend.
HoRR-In this city, on the 7th inst.
Fanny o. Dexter. widow Of Abner ID.
Horr, in the s5th year OF her age.
Funeral from her late residence. 81
Federal street, Wednesday. the 10th inst.
at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
MERcER-In New York city, Oct 3. Miss
Mary Mercer. sister Of Mrs. william
Hunt, III Fast Manning street.
Burial at Rumford, r.. l., Oct s.
sPEARs-In this city, on the sth inst,
of pneumonia, Mrs. Ruth Spears, wife
Of Thomas A Spears of Revere. Mass,
I'm the 65th year OF her age.
Funeral private.
sULItvAN-At the Rhode Island hospi-
tai. on the Sth inst. Sarah NJ, widow
OF Charles y. Sullivan, In her 69th year.
Funeral Thursday. the 1lth Inst. at St
Iuke's church. East Greenwich. r. l., at
p. m. Relatives and friends Invited TO
attend.
TIERNEY-In this city, on the sth inst,
Regina. the beloved daughter Of Philip
+. and Catherine Tierney, aged s
months Residence. 65 Osborne street.
Notice Of funeral later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

WILL PURCHASE FINEST MEXI-
can drawnwork for company for ia per
cent. A fortune in handling these goods
exclusively. Exquisite designs and pieces
YOU never saw before Am In best field.
speak Spanish. experienced buyer. Brad
street reference. Box q, Brownsville,
Texas oS-lt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
$7889. I5 FOR SILVER SERVICE

Contributions continue to come in TO the
fund 10 provide a silver service for the
battleship Rhode Island. The fund Is now
s7s79.l5.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

THE FINEST AND BEST BUILDING
site for homes. on the shores OF Mar
ragansett Bay. at Oakland Beach. II
you are looking for home. don't fail
70 call and examine the plat OF the
Massasoit Real Estate Co. at 62 Ex-
change place (Butler Exchange). The
lots are all pleasantly situated and
anord fine view OF the bay Trolley
express to Warwick mornings and
evenings. An exceptional opportunity
is AFFORDED Intending purchasers. Messrs.
woodbridge and Webster will he on the
grounds 10 show lots daily. Massasoit
Real Estate Co. 62 Exchange place. But.
Ter Exchange.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

HANLEY's PEERLESS ALE Is brewed
lnder the most perfect conditions, the great
care taken in the selection of IN ate rials and
In every step of the process of brewing
md ageing, insuring tho perfect product
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
Bargain Sale Of SHOES
JOHN THE SHOEMAN
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Advertisements under this head 9 cent
per word FIRST Insertion. 2La cents for ~,
sequent Insertions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

most beautiful localities IN Rhode Island;
The Eden OF Narragar sett Bays" cottage
lots and cottages; Oakland Beach. Apply
TO J. H. Woodbridge. at eaics on the
grounds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

FOR SALE - s-RooM COTTAGE At
Oakland Beach. electric lights. plumbing.
etc, new Anrly at once. J. Fl. Wood
bridge, Oakland Beach, or g Exchange
place. Providence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR FATE.

MADAME SCHROEDER, fs2 Fountain
street. Palmist and Card Reader. Pain
readinS. lsc. cardsl Ia. nsth sc. os-1
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

GREAT SACRIFICE = BUILDINGS
cost N500-45 acres. modern two-story
house. IL high rooms and bath, steam
heat: fine stable. open and box stalls: cell
lar; quarter-mile from lake: water supply
Wind mill. Price only 5000. 1900 cash.
Pond. Wrentham
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

OWING To MY HEALTH AND NEED
or money will sell horses. 10 cows ana
calves. ~ cheap cows, bulls. 10 buggies.
single and double, harnesses, 10 sleighs,
cash takes them cheap. Everything not
sold oct II will be sold at auction. FRI
DAY, Oct. r. at IL o'clock. regardless OF
cost or value as I am oblige 10 sell. Geo.
n. Congdon. 1740 Cranston street.
Knightsvile r. l. s22
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

FOR SALE - BOILER. UPRIGHT,
about Horsepower: has y tubes 1h-inoh.
new. May be seen at Oakland Beach. j.
III. Woodbricgc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09
ROOMS AND BOARD.

1c per w~sd 1rst Insertion; hc. repeatf
1wk. Sc per word: : wks &c. per wordt
Swks. 70. per word; limo. &C. per werd.
UNFINISHED ROOMS; LADIES
preferred at 494 Pine street. o3-6l.
142 SABIN ST. ROOMS ESPECIALLY
fitted for light housekeeping. Also sin-
gle rooms. augI-h
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

FOR SALE - TELESCOPE. 2h-INCR
lens. $50. 62 Exchange place