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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
WHY WORRY.

The country is expected. therefore, to
elect a new congress without knowing
what issues are involved. beyond the
maintenance OF Speaker Cannon and his
friends IN command. This should enable
US 20 avoid great deal OF heated dis
cussion. We do not recall n campaign
In which parties stood upon past reputa-
tion alone, without an indication OF their
policy In the present or the future, and
II will be interesting 20 see how the coun-
try will take II. When Speaker Cannon
begins his speechmaklng tour we shall
expect him 20 avoid all disturbing ques-
tions OF contemporary politics and TO
maintain the judicial calm OF the philo-
sophie historian. Why worry nbout the
future when all that we are concerned
with Is IN tho past7-Philadelphia Ledger
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
MRS. LONGWORTH'S PET.

Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. the presi-
dents daughter. has picked up a mas
cot, says London cable dispatch TO
the Kansas City Times.
Soon after her arrival In London she
started from Dorchester house one
morning TO do some shopping As she
drove down Park lane she saw two small
boys with a black cat. which they were
apparently trying TO strangle with a
piece Of string. She Immediately or
dered the carriage stopped and Jumped
out.
What are you two young imps do
ing?" she asked.
Please, miss. we think 'e's mad,
said the elder. ''and we are going tc
choke i'm. so as nobody can't catcf
idrofoby from i'm"
III you don't give the pussy to me a.
once,r said Mrs. Longworth, "Tll SEE
that a policeman catches you"
The gamins Immediately handed over
the kitten and fed headlong
Mrs. Longworth. before resuming heI
shopping tour, drove back with the ca,
to Dorchester house. She has christenec
II John Bull" and has announced her
intention of taking II with her to Amer
lea rs a mascot. John Bull is introduced
TO all the aristocratic visitors to Dorches-
ter house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
CHANGE OF HEART OR TACTICS

Just at the time when the specuating
the In which John d. Rockefeller would
Of the writ appear
in Ohio charges OF vioa the
surprises the by
who announced Rockefeller
wanted.
Such action Is gratifying II unexpected and in
pleasing with Rockefeers
eagerly sought and much wanted by the
general Of Missouri At that time he hiding leading
life OF closely guarded secusion, while II Rogers
compelled the brunt OF the examination
facts the oil monopoly wrung him legal
process.
This unexpected action indicates either
change OF tactics II II be the former II will
credtable Rockefeller
defiance evasion OF the processes
Intensely offensive people
example by the head OF the will tend their
a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Several months will eiapse before the award of the
prizes established Alfred Nobel will made, IL
is accepted fact that when the award Is the
prize will 10 President Roosevelt There
this anticipated action Nobel
for IL generally understood year a
disposition OF the would made
possible.
Nevertheless II Is gratifying find certainty
American receive the award for the
that American is the president of the United States.
The prize is OF value OF $4,000 substantial
none will be disposed TO question the right of Mr. Roose
welt to It, IL Is bestowed the who
and the fraternizaton of nations
aboshment reduction OF standing armies calling
in and propagatng OF peace congresses.
II is wholly unnecessary to point out how admirably
Mr. Roosevelt has fulfilled these conditions
the recently written history
they will grow brighter with the passing years
particularly satisfying feature of the Nobel award
is that II confounds those silly who not
represented Mr. Roosevelt unsafe because
his alleged "bellicose disposition proclviities"
deed OF these individuals far
alarm lest President Roosevelt embro this nation IL
the European powers In useless ana wasteful
Now to their confusion II is to the man they accused
being ncter OF International strife that
Nobel prize is awarded With good these
quidnuncs should hide their discomforure oblivion
that should be their only refuge and that of all of their m
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
THE TRIUMPH OF A
STAY AT HOME"

When all my neighbors went away
This summer TO the sea
And left our street alone and duh.
rallied at poverty.
I didn't ask to go abroad.
! simply longed 10 roam
On shore or mountain-anywhere--
'Twould be a change from home!
My days went by. unhappy quite.
Alas! that Fate perverse
Should grant me such lack of funds
And I'll my neighbor's purse!
Aid. II but once l might enjoy
A few weeks by the sea.
Or breathe my fill OF highland air.
How happy 1 should be.
My friends all kindly wrote to me.
The poor thing left In town."
And then i realized my luck
Did not deserve a frown;
For Mrs. omith was starved TO DEATH"
Miss Gadder's lot was worse
1.-THE sea .reeze quite refused to blow"
Even for her well stuffed purse!
mo ishing-not single bite"
Except mosquitoes bold,
And they from early morn till night
Did not relax their hold,
The beds were hard. the weather hot
the golfers criticised
The links. Ii seemed tat things were no
just what were advertised!
Twas then found, that happier far
Than those who yearly roam
Are they who change OF air have not,
But board and bed AT HOME.
Maize Virginia Caruthers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
HIS DOWNFALL WAS
BLAMED TO WATER
No Embarrassment.

II suppose you lost your employment
because OF drink" said the severe
housewife.
Yes, lady" answered Plodding Pete.
II got me >ystem full o. we'll water dat
hadn't been boiled and dc germs did dc
rest"-W Star.
"Heir" Cut.
II think" weakly chuckled the dying
miser, that a barber would be better
than lawyer to draw up my will"
why SOP" they asked.
Because" he responded. IT want my
heir cut"-Baltimore American.
Attractive.
so you have learned a great deal by
living In the countryT
'I should say had. I've found the
finest bed OF mint you ever saw. Come
down and see me"-Brooklyn Life.
Paid Cash.
yes" said Mrs. Uppisch boastfully,
I'VE pay cash for everything we buy
there"
"YesT' replied Mrs. Knox. why is
II, / wonder. that they are so careful
about opening accounts with people"
Catholic Standard and Times.
Canned Peach.
Him--Miss Shadyside is certainly
well preserved.
Her-Yes. she is what you might
call a canned peach.--Chicago News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others

had been going on for a long time. at
the rate of about 500 a week. That IL
should not have been detected and pre-
vented sooner may be explained by the
fact that theft had been so common
around the Mutual nothing was thought
of It, Perhaps some of the underings
noticed the steady disappearance OF
stamps, but -surmised the high Officers
OF the Mutual were taking them, and
therefore nothing was TO be said. When
the lowly porters were found, however,
to be usurping sacred privileges to trus-
tees and executives they were unceremo-
niously hustled off to jail.--New York
Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
A SMOKING RACE"

An ingenious form OF sport" Is now
In vogue in Germany. says the ST. Louis
Post Dispatch II Is known as a ''smok
ing race and is said to have grown very
popular. Specially constructed pipes,
possessing immense bowls. are utilized.
the size being Identical for each com
petitor and the tobacco is carefully
weighed before II Is put therein. When
the starter gives the word the smokers
seated in a circle. begin operations in the
presence OF an interested assemblage OF
spectators and hackers The man who
consumes his tobacco the quickest Is
OF course, declared the winner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
TO JUDGE MELONS.

The first point in judging your
melon is the weight A heavy fruit Is
good fruit, and II heavy. says the Pitts
burg Dispatch. only the question of ripe
ness remains 10 be decided. A good ripe
ness test is the odor. A ripe fruit Is
fragrant, spicy. tempting to the nostrils.
Muskmelons with deep burrows and rough
surfaces are sound and sweet The color
in the burrows Is also worth noting. II
very greeny green II is underripe: yellow.
and 1t Is apt to be mushy. A very smooth
surface often means that the melon is
overripe. II may be sweet, but IL will be
too soft and dry for perfection.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
PRAYING HARD.

This story Is told by clergyman OF
North Carolina: AN old colored man
stole pig and after getting home with
the animal knelt to pray before retiring.
His wife heard him praying TO the Lord
to forgive him for stealing the pig. She
went TO sleep with Uncle Eph still pray
ing. Later In the night she woke up and
saw her husband still kneeling In prayer.
At daybreak his supplications had not
ceased. 'Eph. why don't you come TO
bed? askei his wife. Let me lone.
'Riah; dc mo- ! tries to 'splaln 10 de Lord
how I come TO steal dat pig de wusser
I gifts mixed '"-lBuffalo Commercial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
SEA SUPERSTITION.

All the old sea dogs at League Island
agree that the new battleship Tennessee
is destined to experience some misfor-
When the commission pennant was un-
furled on the Tennessee instead OF float
Ing out in a long, narrow stroamer IL
wrapped itself around the mast and con-
tnued TO do no every time II was un-
wrapped The sailors say that this hap
pens rarely, but when II does II fore
bodies evil When the battlcship Missouri,
on which the disastrous turret explosion
occurred, went into commission, her pen
naut did the same thing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
CARL SHURZ'S ANSWER

The late Carl Shurz had no considera-
ton for hypocrites or pretenders. Upon
literary pretenders he was particularly
severe At dinner In New York one
night millionaire who had written a
volume OF poems sneered az politics. II
wouldn't give a picayune," he said. "for
n sena atorship or a cabinet office. To be
even president wouldn't tempt me. I. for
my part would rather be known any
day as a third-rate poet than irst-class
statesman" "well, aren't your" shouted
Mr. Schurz7
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

The courageous course of Col. Wendelschae-
fer in defying the big theatrical trust and making
his Providence Opera House absolutely indepen-
dent Of any syndicate combine deserves the en-
thusiastc commentator il has received =
Few cities have suffered worse than Provi-
denoe from the outrages praeticed by the trust,
which has forced local thearegoers to pay the high
est prices for mediocre s,ssactions that have from
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
Pertaining to Matters
OF Interest to Women

gist. should be given until the little pet
RECEIVERS health and spirits. Usually a
bird stops singing through this period,
and rest is beneficial. Heavier food should
be given, such as hard boiled yolk OF an
egg. with finely powdered cracker crumbs
and little cayenne pepper or a whole
hard boiled egg chopped very finely and n
little pulverized sugar. Opportunity 20
bathe every day should be given and the
chilli first taken from the water
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
BAY STATE DEMOCRATS.

The revival OF the conservative De-
mocracy in Massachusetts is most EN-.
couraglng. The party need not be Nor
ganized unless II so elects. 1t has plenty
OF good material from which TO select n
gubernatorial candidate, and its reputa-
tion for the future Is an asset TO be taken
into account. II often requires long
time for party to get over one great
mistake.-Boston Transcript
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
ENJOYED 1T.

An aged Scotsman who was giving his
impressions OF an earthquake 10 a stran-
ger, said that II seemed TO have been
an experience TO find the crockery jump
ing OF the shelves. 20 ay, monl IL was
grand! Ye- ken, I've been mnrrit mony a
year, and, weel, that's the only thing that
has happened In our house that the guild
wife didna blame me for daein.'"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
John DIS LETTERS.

A pile OF letters three feet high Is
awaiting John ID. Rockefeller at the
American embassy in Paris Most OF them
are supposed 10 be from beggars or In
vcntore. He r. not likely 10 call for the
letters. and II is certain that the en-
bassy will not forward lem TO him. 70
she writers are doomc - disappointment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
ONLY A Joke.

The Folk and Jerome presidential ticket
was suggested as a Joke. according to tho
man who claims to have evolved the COM
bination. But II all these suggestions are
TO be explained later on as jokes the pub
lie can't be blamed for feeling both bored
and disgusted.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
THEY'D GET THEM.

Senator Tillman's opinion that the
newspapers ought to print moro political
speeches Is not shared by the readers.
II political speeches were demanded, "old
Subscriber and "vox Popuft'' would see
inston Star.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
CHANCE FOR MOODY.

II is argued that IL the Standard OIL
company can be dissolved, any trust In
the country can be put out OF business;
and when that Is accomplished Attorney
General Moody will be justified In join
ing the cabinet members Me-for-Presi-
dent socicty.-Kansas City Star Qnd.).
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
ALL DOUBT REMOVED.

The bank clearances at San Francisco
last week were e3 per cent greater than
for the corresponding week a year ago
There need be no further doubt concern
ing the future OF the metropolis OF ths
Pacific coast-Chicago Record-H Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
MOUTH OF THE FLY.

The fy's eating apparatus Is really a
sucker OF very large proportions when
compared with tho size OF the animal.
II the mouth OF man we're OF the
same proportionate size as that Of the
ny. his head would have TO be enlarged
about two feet on each side TO accom-
modate his lips and teeth.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

England II Is proposed to unite the Thames
Humber and Severn by series of large
s45 0000 Nor will the railroads oppose
has shown that ship Increase the
business of the railways.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
HAVE YOU A CANARY?

In handling a Noting canary keep II
very warm, at least at 70 degrees. and
carefully protected from drafts. A bird
tonic, purchasable from any good drug
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

Rural delivery routes number s5.7ss an increase
OF S7iS during the Congress Its
nothing 10 enlarge the parcel facilities.
wise render the wagons running with light loads
useful 20 the people
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

Secretary Shaw TO have gotten of the latest
bond issue all there In IL Uncle Borrowing
at less than two cent nnding
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

Lsffingwell's Boots"
GMPIRG-"IArry from Ireland"
Pictures and Illustrated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28
MUTUAL THIEVERY.

Two porters In the Mutual Life offices
have just been arrested for stealing
stamps from the company. The robbery
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

II looks now |. II the present year will be remember
ed In which kind in the United
States was success
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

When hear references the shaw boom make
mind IL refers Bernard and his plays There
isn't any other Shaw In sight Just now.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

II the ezsr used common sense he would have
less for censorship
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

Entered May l6. 1906 posoce at Providence r. l.
matter under act OF Congress OF March
s. 1879.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-28

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor
Washinston Mnthewson Streets. Providence H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

/ Annoy Hail is peing fitted up for a
skating rink
A. A. Davis has sold to E. V. Groves
house and lot on the southeast corner
of Duke aud Patrick streets.
Routine business only was transacted
at the meeting of r. f. Lee Camp Of
Confederate Veterans last night.
The Lady Maccabees will at their
meeting tonight hold an open review in
honor of the State Commander who is in
the city.
Rev. Elan Warren, colored, who
many years ago was pastor OF Shiloh
Baptist Church in this city and who bad
record as a bapt,zer, died at his home
near Bealeton, last week.
John Jackson. colOred, who had beat
en-, his wife, taken her clothes and burn
ed them and threatened her life IN the
Gum Spring neighborhood recently, was
arrested today 10y Constable A. j. Payne
and locked up 1t the station house in
this city. He will be turned over TO
the Fairfax authorities.
In the annual report of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, recently published. it is
stated that the company has disposed OF its
500, coo interest in the stock of the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Company.
Joseph Parker, colored, a member of the
chain gang. ran away today while at work
on Pitt street.
Fried CLANS 80 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried. stewed or raw. Clam Soup &c, Vege-
table Soup Be. G. II. Zimmerman. Market
Snace frb26 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
TELEaRApHIC BREvITIEs.

The Chicago Inter Ocean says that
Mrs. Potter Palmer is going to marry
the Duke of Athole In that case she
will be the wife OF Duke Marquis and
Earl of Athole (Sir John James Henry
Hugh Stewart Murray, X. T)
Ink Russell. of Philadelphia, received the
decision over George Memsie at the END oil
ten rounds of desperate fighting at Indian
apolis Ind. last night. Russell was on top
Of Memsi from the tap Of the gong, but ne
was unable TO deliver the punch that would
have returned him tho winner by the knock
out route
The new pOstofiice at Luzerne. Pa, was
burgarized at 9o'clock this morning. The
large safe was blown open aud the interior OF
the building wrecked. Four hundred dollars
in cash and 500 worth ofstamps were taken
by the burglars, who escaped.
A dispatch from Rochester, n. Y, says that
Susan b. Anthony's condition i serious For
some dsys she has been suffering in one lung
from pneumonia, which has attacked the
other lung. A ply stefan is with Miss Anthony
constantly.
Augustus Henze is reported to nave iost
from q .OOO, 900 TO 5000, 900 in the storm that
broke over Wall street yesterday and other
operators of almost equal Importance are
known TO have lost heavily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
Japanese Tea.

The Junior Daughters Of Mary Gusts
Lee Chapter, U. u. g, opened Their
Japanese tea loom in Confederate Vet
erans' Hall yesterday afternoon. These
ladies' had, as usual, displayed consider
able taste in all the arrangements, and
when the doors were opened there was
nothing that could have been suggested
to add to the pleasant surroundings, and
all their guests were pleased with the
entertainment. The room will be re-
opened next Saturday, and the teas will
be given every Monday and Saturday
evening from 3 to O'Clock drring the
present month Hot chocolate will be
served on the next occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
The Approaching Season.

Fishing season will soon be IN evl-
dence again, and within short time
the operators at the different shores will
be in readiness for the springs catch
Preliminaries are now in progress and
ere LONG the OILERS will be preparing Tor
business. A few herring, 1t is reported,
are now being taken in the river aud &C.
casionaIy stray shad is landed. There
is a plethora of yellow perch in the
river, but they are mostly small. They
are being caught in large numbers 10
Hunting creek and are daily hawked
through the streets even while alive.
These fish, which are of the black bass
family. attain to large size and 1t is often
suggested that were they allowed 10 re-
main in the wafer and reach their full
growth they would when caught bnng
good prices. Some black bass OF large
size are being taken, while more large
sized white perch are seen ii marKet
than formerly. Bass and perch, how
ever, always bring fancy prices and Keep
ont Of IN reach OF the masses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
Thc Curtin Murder Case.

The examination of George Patterson
and stephen Davis, arrested about two
weeks ago on suspicion of being con-
nectel With the murder OF George H.
Cnrtin will take place in the Corporation
Court room tomorrow morning. The
nrosecutiou will be conducted by Mr.
I @ Brent and the accused viii
be represented by Mr.. c. q.
Csrlin. Both sides arc ready to go into
ths case. Several days, it is thought
will be consumed in the examination Of
the large number of witnesses that have
han summoned. A large crowd OF
snectators will doubtless be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
Czarfnbe Supreme.

St. Petersburg, March 6.-An i'm
perial manifesto, explaining the scheme
for the reorganization of the council OF
the Empire and the establishment OF the
Douma, or national assembly, was issued
today The chief feature of the manifesto
is the declaration that the au:ocratlc
Car will remain supreme. The Gar
has removed many restrictions lettering
the Roman Catholic, aud governors OF
provinces are deprived of the power OF
closing monasteries upon their own Until
alive. The right TO hold professions Is
assured and The privileges of the Douma
are much extended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
Onera House.

A plain story Of plain people
plainly told is the real heart OF litera-
rure and 8 play founded upon such a
subject must, ofnecessity contain. the
heart interest that is the disideratum OF
the playwright Mr.. Fred Raymond
has embodied in bis beautiful home story
of "The Missouri Grip that essential
element. and an evering spent at the
theater, Witnessing this play is as oene-
fetal as it is entertaining. 1t is a true
story of the simple people who mhab
that region of Missouri where the OZARK
Mountains rear their wooded heads. 1t Is
-most naturally told and each act of the
play is generously equipped with all the
special scenery that can be utilized. inns
play will be seen at the Opera House to-
morrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
Had His Hat Stretched.

The pleasing appearance and excel
lent preaching of DIR. w. +. Fisher, IN
our meeting Just closed, 50 strongly ap-
pealed to our people that they mani,
tested in many ways their approval
thereof Bouquets. literal and figuraIive,
came to him in large numbers. Far be
it from us to say that the good doctor
head was turned by these expressions,
but we are stating only a bare fact
when we say that TO our certain knowl-
edge he had his hat stretched twice dur
ing his stay with u.s. Martinsburg'
w. Va, Baptist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-06
plead Guilty.

New York, March 6.-Beriha Claiche
who has been on trial for some days on a
charge of murder in the first degree, was
permitted today TO plead guilty 10 a
charge of mauslaughter in the first de-
gree. This sudden termination OF the
case followed long conference during
recess between District AttorneJ Jerome
and Messrs. Levy and Res ilsky, counsel
for the prisoner
The maximum Imprisonment for
Bertha Claiche's plea manslaughter In
the first degree is twenty years. II Is
the general opinion that the term OF i'm
prisonment fixed will be much below
that as the judge can impose any SEN
tence up TO that that he may see ut:
Miss Claiche tainted after she had plead
guilty.