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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
SENATOR BEVERIDGE HAS
CHILD LABOR BILL.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Senator Beveridss
Of Indiana arrived In Washington yester-
day and confirmed the report sent out
from Richmond, Ind, that he has prepar-
cd bill intended to prevent the employ,
ment az children I'm factories, mines and
other establishments and will push IT vie-
oIoIsly.
Mr.. Beveridge's bill prohibits carriers
engaged in Interstate commerce from
transporting or accepting for transnccta-
tion the product OF any mine or factory
I'm which children under the age OF II ara
employed. lie said:
Try the terms OF the bill concerns rs
fected by IL will be required 10 make af-
hdavit every six months 10 the effee, thrt
they have no children under the prescrih.
ell age IN their employ and have not had
during the vi, ccding six months period.
The enactment OF the bill Into law. would
not necessitate the expenditure OF single
dollar by either the establishments affect
ed or the railroads which DO an interstate
business No inspectors will be required
TO see that the factories and mines do not
bear false witness I'm the matter OF the
employment OF children
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
SENATORS NOT WANTED.

determined effort will be made in the New
Jersey legislature TO retire United States Senator
John +. Dryden at the end of his present term
There is general feeling throughout the state that
Senator Dryden has been shown by his insurance
connections and political methods to be unworthy
il not absolutely unfit to be honored with another
term in the nations highest legislative body
II the case Of New Jersey is bad that OF New
York is infinitely worse. rendered so by the insis-
tence of Senators Platt and Depew in retaining
their seats in the face of loud and persistent
public demand that they withdraw from them
In the case of Senator Dryden the movement
to retire him is steadily gaining force and there
is at least fair chance that it will be successful
There would be no question at all concerning its
success were it not for provision in the consti-
tuition explicitly forbidding the election of gov
ernor to the United States senate
Governor Stokes could and would be chosen
if it were not for this prohibition, which cannot
be evaded or ignored Another suggested solution
is to create Democratic majority in the legisla-
ture by unseating number of Republican mem
bers who. it is declared, were frauduently elected
1t may be said, however, that there is a very
remote possibility Of the carrying out of this plan
An effective remedy for the evils Of misrepre-
sentaton in the senate of the United States can be
found only in the election Of senators Nv the
people, and with the steadily growing sentiment in
favor of it the establishment of that system cannot
be much longer delayed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

decline in all other rates for railway travel until
it would seem that the minimum OF just prices has
almost been reached.
Just as it did at the beginning of its career of
monopoly and enormous profits the Pullman COM
pany continues to collect approximately ST. so for
nights lodging When the accommodations
afforded, the minimum of comfort provided and
the fact that the traveller has already paid for his
transportation, are taken into consideration this
rate appears little short of extortionate
There is no doubt that to people of moderate
means it is prohibtive, and it would appear to be
the duty, as it is clearly within the power of the
interstate commerce commission. to determine
whether or not the travelling public is not entitled
10 a more reasonable rate
That the Pullman charges can be materially
reduced and still allow the company large mar
gin OF profit is obvious in the light of certain
transactions that have recently come to the knowl-
edge of the public. This giant monopoly short
time ago issued $26ooo,ooo in new stock, worth to
the holders about $65,ooo,ooo.
The capital of the corporation has been in
creased from SI,25o,ooo to $Ioo,ooo,ooo and upon
this tremendous increase dividends at the rate of
per cent. have been regularly paid. .
These facts prove beyond question that such
enormous profits not obtained by just and fair
dealing with the public. The interstate commerce
commission should devote itself without delay to
ascertaining why this monopoly mulcts the public
in prices that have enabled it to increase its capital
almost one hundred fold in the span of three
decades and to pay big dividends on that increase.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

women to lay aside bright colors for even
the nearest of their relatives, and the
time OF mourning for far away kinspeople
is limited TO a few weeks. White, gray
and mauve take the place of black. when
the younger members OF the family 'go
into mourning" and Grape is rarely don
ned except by widow. Some matrons
dress entirely in white gowns while with
In doors, and choose dull gray for out
side wear.
Three months Is quite generally looked
upon as a sufficiently long period TO wear
black for a brother or sister III n cousin
dies, four weeks suffices, while dark
clothes are worn two months i'm the case
OF an aunt or uncle, grandsire or grand
dame. Even for widows II is considered
good taste to fold away their long wells
at the end of a year, and gowns of deli
cate lavender and mauve appear a few
months later.
The period Of retirement from social
duties is also gradually being shortened.
especially among those who devote most
OF their time TO society. While still wear
ing their somber toilets many women
nowadays are seen at the races, the the
atres and the opera. Small dinners are no
longer tabooed. Balls, however, are among
the functions upon which society frowns.
From Woman"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

The date for the production OF the
opera, Martha at the Providence opera
house, by the Jordan Opera company. as
benefit 10 Pine Ridge camp, has been
changed to Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday evenings and Saturday matinee,
Jan. 20. 25 and "a.
Holders Of the advanced sale tickets
which have been and will be secured by
those donating 10 tho cause, will have
FIRST choice OF seats on the opening day
Of sale at the theatre. Monday, Jan. 81.
As the number so issued will be large,
persons expecting 10 attend the opera
should be sure to hold these tickets.
Many theatre parties are being formed
for tho event and all persons contem
plating doing likewise should secure the
desired number OF tickets during this ad-
vanced sale. orders will be filled only by
mail or telephone by u. NJ. Dickinson,
manager 81 Weybosset street telephone
$500 Union (see adj. Tickets so ordered
will be delivered at 81 each which will
be eNchangeable az theatre box Office.
While the production of Martha" will
In n measure be an amateur one. being
local. the public l. assured OF rs finished
and perfect a production as any collec-
tlon Of voices and talent could possibly
produce. SOloiSts OF note will handle the
leading roles and the chorus has been
carefully selected. until a perfect blend
Ing u voices has been secured.
AS Martha" has not been heard In
Providence In many y-ars. and as many
have never heard ", u IL a settled fact
that Il will be highly appreciated and
enjoyed by both old and young and tho
fund Cor Pine Ridge camp realized from
Il a generous one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
SHERIFF is LOOKING
FOR DIR. J. G. LYMAN.

Goldheld. New, Dec. DIR j. o. Ly-
man, a promoter lately operating under
the name OF the Union Securities COM
pany of Goldheld. in Chicago, New York
and elsewhere. ia sought by the sheriff
OF Esmeralda county. Nevada, because ot
charges of fraud brought against him by
Il. T.. Sheftels OF Chicago. Or. Lymans
office is In the possession of the authori-
ties. His secretary, II. Ill. Lattimsr. Is
under arrest.
Sheftels i'm his complaint. alleges that
he was induced 10 buy n large amount or
stock In the Boston and Greenwater Mn
ing company. through misrepresentation
the amount OF money named In the AMI
davit being s995o, Lyman Is supposed 70
be I'm Pasadena, Cal. and a warrant hAs
been sent there for service. t
Lattimer, who was arrested here yes
terday and placed under $500 bond. says
that he is an innocent party. "a he was
employed I'm the office simply In cleri-
cal capacity, and. although secretary of
the company, acted as such only perfume.
torily
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
PURCHASES Of
SUPPLIES AN
OPEN RECORD

AT last evenings meeting of the school
committee resolutions were adopted rela-
tive to the death of Mayor Dyer. and it
was voted that the public schools be clos
ed on Monday.
A resolution was adopted providing for
monthly statements from the purchasing
agent OF the school committee. showing
the kinds and quantities OF school sup
plies purchased, the prices paid and the
names of the persons from whom the ar
ticles are procured, these statements to be
open 10 public inspection.
Resolutions establishing New Years
day as school holiday and providing for
storm signals for kindergarten and pri-
mary grades one to four inclusive. were
referred TO the committee on bylaws
Superintendent Small nominated Flora
NJ. Cotton for position In the high school
To date from Dec. 10. 1906, and the nomina-
ton was approved
Superintendent Small submitted a re-
port showing that the enrolment OF pu-
pills in the public schools for the quarter
ending Nov. 0, 1906, was 27,o73, gain over
the corresponding quarter of last year OF
1iS.
Mr.. Beane. from the committee on ac-
counts, reported a schedule of S2 bills ag-
Eregating sli. 0.6s, and the bills were or
dered paid. This left a balance of $685.
1S0.sl of the appropriation. The estimated
fixed charges against the same were given
q 8 s5i3,0l9. which leaves SIS, 1ii.S available
for miscellaneous bills.
Prof. Wilson offered the following reso-
lutions; which were adopted:
THE school committee OF the city OF
Providence hereby gives expression to its
deep sorrow and regret at the death OF
our late mayor, Elisha Dyer
Whereas, For nine years. from 1855 10
1897. he was an active member Of the
body. gave TO the duties of that office
his time and attention and assisted by
able. intelligent effort and counsel In
Carrying out and administering the af-
fairs OF our public schools: and
Whereas, Since his withdrawal as an
elective member Of the school commit
tee. and again during the past year as
mayor and ex-officio member Of the
school committee, he has at all times
manifested the greatest interest and con-
Germ I'm all matters pertaining 10 the pub
lie school system and co-operated with
the body I'm the work; therefore, be IL
Resolved. That we hereby place on
record our high appreciation Of his SER
vice 10 the cause Of public education.
Resolved. That we express TO the
family of Mayor Dyer our heartfelt SYM
athy I'm their bereavement. and that a
copy OF these resolutions be TRANSMITTED
TO them"
Mr. Hogan moved that the members
OF the school committee attend the fu-
neral IN n body. This was adopted.
The school committee for the ensuing
year Will meet next Tuesday night for
organization.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
SHARP WATCH
ON PICTURES
IS KEPT NOW

John p. Nash, proprietor of two penny
vaudeville establishments on Westminster
street one OF them olneyviile. reopened
this morning after being closed since Fri
day. Nov. 2S
Every picture in the place had been
carefully examined by Mr.. Nash, his new
manager and by Secretary Samuel Gee OF
the police board before the doors were op-
ened; and no new pictures, from any
source, will be exhibited hereafter until
they have been closely examined and ap-
proved by at least three well qualified
persons.
The police commission is looking sharp
ly into the question Of suggestive pictures,
whether exhibited in machines, or dis
tributed in barroom and like advertise
ments, as one saloon-keeper has learned
10 his cost
AT brief session OF the board yester-
day afternoon there was exhibited a ro-
tary picture taken from the penny vau-
doville place conducted by Elias Marks,
opposite the place where the objection
able picture was found last week
Mr.. Marks will be called before the
board and told that such pictures must
not be put before the public or his license
Will be revoked.
Secretary Gee said that since his APP
pointment as inspector of the penny vaude-
vlles he has visited ALL the places Yes
terday he found three sets of pictures In
the Marks establishment. one OF them a
murder scene, which might be harmful
TO young children, and the other two were
inc boarding house maid and the board
er md taking n photograph
The secretary took them TO police head
quarters for the boards inspection
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
HAY PORTRAIT
WHEREABOUTS
BIC MYSTERY

a portrait OF the late Secretary Of state
in this city about the middle OF October
and. it was announced. was 10 be pre-
sented to the university.
President Faunce visited the store where
the picture was on exhibition. and inter
viewed the man who was interested I'm it's
presentation as to who the owner was ana
who the proposed donors were; but the
stranger refused all information, except
to say that Senator wetmore was inter-
csted in the matter. The portrait was re-
moved to another store and finally dis
appeared.
President Faunce later wrote to w. D.
Murphy of New York, who was said to
be the artist, and last evening received a
reply that deepens the mystery.
Mr.. Murphy says that last March por.
traits OF President Roosevelt. President
Mckinley. Secretary Hay and Senator
Hanna were obtained from him under
false pretences to be exhibited for the
benefit OF a society i'm either Washington
or Maryland Later they disappeared.
Inc HldtttI NdS TepcTleu 10 the ulslrlCt
attorney at Washington and William j.
Wilson was indicted. The portraits of
Mckinley and Hanna were recovered in a
vacant house in Philadelphia; but no trace
of the others has been found
The portrait OF Secretary Hay was placed
OIL exhibition here by man who gave
the name OF w. ID. Murphy. purporting
TO be the artist In his letter. Mr.. MUIR
ply asks that the matter be reported TO
the police and that the local express COM
pany be asked to endeavor 10 learn the
prevent whereabouts OF the portrait
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Low PAYS $77,3e7.aS
IN CONSCIENCE MONEY.

New York. Dec 1.--Former Mayor seth
Low yesterday paid the city OF New York
s27,Ss7.2s. which he regards as having
owed for Ave years.
lie was not responsible for the amount.
Comptroller Metz declared yesterday. but
Mr.. Low insisted on paying H.
Edward NJ Shepard. the lawyer sent
the check 10 Comptroller Metz. He also
sent a COPY OF a letter Mr.. Low had
sent to him In this letter Mr.. Low states
that he has recently ascertained that ear.
" in 1901 he deducted from his personal
estate liable TO taxation a mortgage on
property belonging 20 him which he Just
now learns he was not. under the statute,
entitled TO deduct,
Mr.. Lows check includes interest for
the five years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
MAYNARD DAUGHTER
SAYS SHE'S MARRIED.

After n search OF over a week for her
I5-year-old daughter, Anna, Mrs. Roder-
lex, Al John street, with the aid OF the
Central station police. found her yes,er-
day afternoon i'm the company OF James
Pisco. 10 years of age. who says he be-
longs i'm Boston.
The couple claim they were married
about week ago in Pawtucket, but
could not produce any license. saying the
young mans uncle. who is now In New
York, has il with him.
Their honeymoon was spent in Boston,
they said. although they have been room
ing on Aborn street for nearly a week
past
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
PROFESSOR STROBEL
WILL BE SLAMS ADVISER.

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. i.-Prof. Ed
ward Henry Strobel, Benis professor OF
international law at the Harvard law
school has rendered his resignation from
that chair and will assume position
permanently with the government of Siam
al general adviser.
Prof Strobel was formerly connected
with the United States legation at Mad
rid In ls93-e4 he was third assistant sec
retary OF state at Washington. lie was
appointed i'm 1894 envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentary TO Ecuador. and
later was transferred to Chile TO serve In
the same capacity Since 1898 he has occti-
pied the Bemis chair OF international law
at Harvard university.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
HEINZE GIVES 100000
TO A FAILED BANK.

Butte, Mont. Dec. 1.-Receiver Wilson
OF the wrecked Aetna bank Of Butte yes
terday announced that he had received
check from Augustus Heinze for 100000
Mr.. Heinze formerly was president OF
the bank. but withdrew In 1903
Believing. however that many deposit
ors had not known Of his withdrawal al
though IL was widely advertised at the
Time, and that through confidence I'm his
reputation many of his friends may have
lost their money. Mr.. Heinze says I'm his
letter to Mr. Wilson that he contributes
100000 toward the banks assets and for
wards his check for that amount.
The contribution should increase the
banks assets 30 per cent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
MINISTERS PROTEST TO
MAYOR MCCLELLAN.

New York. Dec 1,-At a meeting OF the
Association of Ministers Of Greater New
York yesterday committee was appoint
cd which later drafted and sent Mayor
Mcclellan n protest against the violation
OF the laws respecting Sabbath obssfs
vance.
The protest is aimed at thea trical en-
tertainments ard is. the committee says
Joined I'm by the Actors association. BE-
Theatrical Employees union and la1r
unions generally. Through his appointas
tho mayor Is held responsible. Evef
Protestant denomination In the city WI
represented at yesterdays meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
THE NEW BRANCH
OF PUBLIC LIBRARY

This afternoon tho branch Of the public
library Ia the Spraguc house, Mount
Pleasant was formally lnauglrated with
1000 books. I'm charge OF an attendant from
the Providence public library
The branch Is TO be known as the
"Sprague house branch" and is situated
a. Arlington avenue. The hourse for the
present will be as follows: Mondays Wed.
nesdays and Fridays 8 10 3 r. m: Tues
days. Thursdays and Saturdays. TO s d.
m. Books will be issued for consultation
and for home use.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
A CASE OF MONOPOLY.

Those who travel only occasionally as we'll as
those whose business or pleasure makes them fire.
qucnt passengers or the railways will hope that
the interstate commerce commission will not long
delay an inquiry into the reasonableness of the
rates charged by the Pullman company for berths
or seats in its cars.
There has been practically change in the
rates demanded by this great monopoly during the
past thirty years, though there has been a steady
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
STEAMED INDIAN
PUDDING,

Chop one-quarter pound of suet fine,
stir in two cups of cornmeal. Heat two
cups of milk in "A double boiler and stir
in the suet and meal. Stir and cook until
smooth, add one-half cup of molasses,
two rounding tablespoons OF dried cur
rants; beat well and set aside for sever
al hours. When ready to cook add three
well beaten eggs and a saltspoon of gin
ger and one-half level teaspoon OF soda.
Pour into buttered mould and steam
four hours. Serve with hard sauce fiav-
ored with nutmeg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
DARK CAKE.

Rub two cups OF sugar aud one-half
cup of butter to cream, add two well
beaten eggs and one-half cup of milk.
Crate one square of chocolate fine, add to
one cup of hot coffee and stir we'll then
add slowly to the first mixture. Sift two
cups OF -four with four level teaspoons OF
baking powder, add TO the batter, then
two teaspoons of vanilla and bake In one
loaf In a moderate oven.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
TODAY'S DIVERSION

PROVIDENCE OPEHA HotsE-"Tht
Eastman Case.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Performance.
IMPERIAL Washington Societv
Girls.
EMPIRE--"A Rocky Road to Dub
lin"
NICKEL-Motion Pictures and Illus
trated Songs.
wEsTMINsTER-F Irwin's Ma
jestics.
MATHEwsoN STREET RINK
Roller skating
ABoRN STREET RINk-Rou<s
Skatina-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Hartford Man to Sing.

The series OF evangelist services now
in progress at the Hammond Street Ad-
vent Christian church will continue over
Sunday Rev. |. NJ. Blanchard OF Bridge
port Is assisting the pastor. Rev. II. w.
Hewitt. Tomorrow w +. Hough Of Hart
ford will sing at each service.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Music at st. John's.

At the Sunday evening service at ST.
Johns Episcopal church. North Main
street. at 7.3o. there will be a special mu-
sical program by the regular choir OF the
church and soloists. assisted by William
Livsey. cornetist and Arthur Swift.
trombonist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

Socialism," says the Countess of Warwick, "is
the religion of loftiest aspirations crysazed into
single word, and with eyes fixed on the glorious
vision OF a love-welded world its believers move
steadily toward perfect goal Need there be
any wonder that she used to be called the Babbling
Brooke?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Generous Donations.

The sum OF s2S74is in money and large
quantity of provisions was the result OF
Donation day at st. Joseph's hospital
and the institution Is grateful TO the many
individuals and business houses that have
remembered IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Elks Memorial Service.

Providence lodge of Elks, No. IA, will
hold It's annual memorial service at the
Providence opera house tomorrow These
annual events are held TO keep alive the
memory OF the departed brothers OF the
lodge. and all friends of the order are
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Waterman Acquitted.

Clarence Waterman. charged with
baeaking and cntcriug the night the
the hen house OF Herman Rosner. with
intent 10 commit larceny. was acquitted
ta the distriet court SeSterdas afternoon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01
Considered Its Report.

The special committee of the city coun-
ell considering salaries OF city employees
yesterday afternoon went over the report
and will submit II before the middle OF
the month.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

This is the advice given by an Atlanta news
paper: Make the oafers go to work black and
white alike Evidently Georgia has reached the
conclusion that the color line in vicious idling is
deluson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

BY decisive vote the New York board of
education has barred the deformed spelling from
the public schools. Now let congress bar it from
this Carnegie fad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

Had not the president of the Southern rail
way been among the victims of the recent rear-end
collision Lynchburg Va, would the respon-
sibility have been so promptly fixed and acknowl-
edged by the officers of the road?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

At the present rate of immigration a century
would bring TO this country I25yooo,ooo Europeans.
We may call Europe effete but the fact remains
that it is decidedly apprecative of live country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

II was a 64-year old conductor who tackled
and downed train robber who had relieved three
carloads of passengers of their valuables. This
particular bandit has become convert to the
Osler chloroform theory
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

Henry James declares he can discover no
meaning in the phrase Hand him lemon" yet
he has handed out good many to the book buying
public during the past twenty years or more.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-01

Brazil is more strongly convinced than ever
that the mosquito spreads yellow fever. Ii is
therefore in order to make short work of the sus-
pect wherever caught