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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
HINTS FOR GIFTMAKER

She who Is SO fortunate as TO paint In
water colors or sketch In pen and INK
finds no limit % her resources. one girl
last year made two dozen dainty calen-
dars for the approximate cost OF II cents
each. She purchased oblongs OF bristol
board, with nicely bevelled edges. Tor a
few cents each and on these she drew or
painted a piquant face below the pasted
small calendar. costing from two 10 five
cents each. Then she punched two holes
at the top of the 5ristol board, ran inch
wide satin ribbon through, forming a
loop and bow. and prestol! an orectiVe
gift. which would have cost from 20 cents
10 81 In the shops Another girl who
could not draw pasted souvenir post
cards at the top OF her calendars instead
OF sketching heads herself This saved
not only time but labor. Another pretty
idea is TO send ones photograph In a
home made frame.
A covered basket OF fancy green and
white straw, ornamented with punches OF
ribbon flowers, is also effective. Nio!els
are simulated by innumerable loops OF
violet satin ribbon, sometimes with knot
at the top of each loop, with leaves made
OF wider green satin a satin or chiffon
rose for the hair is always acceptable TO
young girl.
A girl who had some success with water
colors bought quantity of plain colored
silk and paper fans last year and painted
graceful sprays OF flowers on each one.
One extremely pretty black silk one had
q spray OF yellow tiger lilies outlined with
gold paint.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

Washington. Dec 9-Senators Warren.
Hale and Scott took part in discussion
In the senate yesterday and deplored the
increasing expenditures in the army and
naval establishment. Their remarks were
called forth by the postponement of ac-
iion on a bill increasing the artillery
corps.
Mr.. Warren remarked that he should
press this bill TO a conclusion before the
fortihcations appropriation bill came up
as he believed II useless to appropriate be-
tween So, 100000 and s15.oo0,o0o year to In
crease the forthcatlons OF the country
and then fail to provide men to properly
man them.
I'VE now have three guns to every
man. he remarked "and have expended
more than s1Oo,coOOO in carrying out the
scheme of fortihcations recommended by
the Endicott board and yet have made no
increase In the artillery corps.
"rhe senator ought to have added, IN
terrupted Senator Hale, that we have no
enemies" Mr. Hale added that the argu-
ment OF the army had been that you
could not have an army without guns and
when the guns are supplied they turn
about and say what L the use to have
guns and fortlhcatons without men
1T il constant pressure on the part OF
the army to aggrandlze itself" he con-
tlnued. First for men and then for guns
There is no end TO it,
Senator Warren suggested that ne would
like to hear from Mr.. Hale regarding the
navy In this connection, as Mr.. Haze was
a member OF the naval committee ana az
the annual Increase for the navy was from
SlO. 100000 10 s20,000OO
'The senator Is right" responded MI
Hale This disease j. just as deep IN the
navy, and am inclined To think deeper
than IL is in the army / have tried Tor
years aud shall try again this year 10
keep down naval expenditures. But the
military establishments are alike. Each Is
seeking 10 aggrandze itself
II don't suppose the people OF the coun-
try appreciate 1t. | don't know that the
senate does, that two-thirds OF the reVe-
nues OF the country today are devoted 10
the payment OF the burdens OF past wars,
like pensions, ard expenditures in view OF
future wars or all the taxes that are laid.
and al the revenues collected, nearly two
thirds are expended for the military, In a
broad way"
senator Scott observed that curing ,ne
summer he had visited nine coast tortih-
cations and found the big, new. expensive
guns Sewed up In canvas after having
been rubbed in vaseline. He demanded
that some measure be passed to secure
adequate care Of these guns or that no
further expenses be incur ed in that direo-
tlon.
Senator Dick introduced a~bll providing
for the equalization OF the salaries or
army and navy officers. IL begins with
cadets I'm the army and navy academies
and the equalization OF the allowances for
clothing. and continues after the gradua-
tion of officers and through the service.
The senate devoted nearly four hours
TO the consideration of unobjected bills
on it's calendar. The result was the pas
sage Of n number OF measures, among
which was one authorizing government
loan of N.ooo.ooo to the James town Exposi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
PERSONAL GIFTS

For the really personal gifts, photo
graphs of the family. dress pattern.
silk petticoat. silk waist pattern. fancy
apron. fine, stockings, gloves or bit OF
jewelry. For the younger woman set
of metal monograms for shopping bag.
a suit case. box of fine soap, toilet water.
fine slippers. silk Japanese kimona. set
OF side combs. fancy purse, silk umbrella,
party dress or wrap. liberty SILK scarf or
one made from the new printed chiffon.
For the young girl, engraved visiting
cards, shoe trees. a cooking set consist
ing OF apron, sleeves and cap; riding habit
or gymnasium suit, her school emblems.
pin. pennant cushion, etc. bath rug, belt
buckle, embroidery for petticoat. knitted
or crocheted lace TO trim skirt runle,
fancy corset cover. and hair ribbons.
For the maid or man. beside perfume.
fine toilet soap. bath, hair and nail
brushes. manicuring implements, fine
dressing comb and fine confectionery.
may be suggested a pair OF gloves, fine
stationery, piece OF good jewelry, fancy
belt or collar, and umbrella.
To relieve any possible embarrassment
the thoughtful house-mother will have
a few extras in reserve for the unexpect-
ed guest or belated traveller. These may
be books, kerchiefs, a calendar, knitted
bed socks, silk scarf. or celluloid soap
hoy
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

presumed cases of rabies, which, in the minds OF
many, were not conclusively established as such.
II is ABSOLUTELY absurd to think that every dog
that bites a human, another dog, is rabid. 1t is
understood that even Dog Officer Dean laughs at
the rabies and says that it is case of unwar
ranted alarm How many cases can be recalled of
human beings in this locality dying from the effects
OF dog bites' Very few, indeed OF course il
there is any reason to think dog has symptoms
of rabies it should be killed at once but to make
wholesale roundup of all dogs found on the streets
is about nonsensical proposition as could be
Put forward, and there are lot of other things for
the general welfare OF this community that might
better occupy the attention of those who desire to
do something"
Life is sweet-even for dog, and the life of
his dog to the kind master is a source of enjoyment
and pleasure. Those who have never enjoyed the
sensation of having their pets head on their knee
with his cold muzzle rubbing his hands, can't
appreciate for minute the quiet and peacefulness
o. il. Owners of CANNES angry and indignant
over the proposed law for the indiscrininate kill
ing, and well they may be-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
A PLEA FOR THE DOGS.

Did you ever happen to be in place of amuse-
ment, crowded with people, when rattle
Drained individual cried "Fire!'? Once the writer
had such an experience, and it was only the frac-
tion OF minute before abe-bodied men and women
were rushing pel-mell for the exits, screaming,
pushing and trampling another under foot.
Ii was only scare, and there wasn't any fire,
but the people lost their heads just the same not
withstanding they were told there was no danger.
Some one not long ago cried Rabies :" in this
section, and result there many who are
only too ready to take up the cry and pass it along
the line. enlarged and exaggerated by comment,
until hundreds, perhaps thousands OF people in this
city and surrounding towns worked up" to a
high degree OF alarm and apprehension.
The extreme OF foolshness has almost been
reached for il has been seriously proposed TO kill
all dogs found at large, whether they be good, bad
or Indifferent and whether or not they show rabies
symptoms
This extraordinary not TO say cruel, ordinance
has already been passed by the board OF aldermen,
but was consistently "hed up" bv the common
council and will come before them again tomorrow.
The proposed law, which is drastic beyond ques-
ton, CRATES harshly upon the lovers of animals and
brings forciblly to mind the saying OF one writer
"The more / know of some people the better like
dogs" It's "one best bet that the alarmists, and
this is mighty good designation OF them who per-
sist in keeping the rabies scare alive, don't know
as much about the disease a frog does about
PLAYING piano. and probably couldn't tell the diff
ference between a Newfoundland and Red Irish
setter They are devoid, in most cases OF that love
for animals especially the dog. the lack of which
shows utter lack OF the milk OF human kindness.
The dog is the natural friend OF man or woman.
IL will follow, watch every movement and stick To
its owner when others forsake. Ii will starve with
him. and will generally return cuff with friendly
lick OF his hand.
II does appear entirely unnecessary that the
wemeaning and mind-thcr-ownbusine CANNES
should be ecs.cellcd TO suffer because OF several
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
SENATORS WANT men
TO MAN the BIG GUNS

tion company anti another providing for
an investigation of the Industrial. social
moral educational and physical condltlon
of women and child workers In the united
states by the department or commerce.
and labor.
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill
which was enacted by the house Satur-
day was also passed.
Senator Hansborough introduced nm
amendment to the free alcohol law au-
thorizing the commissioner OF Internal
revenue to make special arrangements
for the denaturizing Of alcohol distilled
by persons In such small quantities IS
not to Justify the additional expenses OF
an individual warehouse for each distiller
as required by law. Senator Hansbor-
ough believes that the amendment Will
give the farmers the advantages with re-
spect TO the manufacture OF alcohol 10 be
denatured for light, heat and power pur-
poses which II was originally proposed
they would have.
Senator Gallinger introduced m amend
ment to the pending bill to prohibit child
labor. He would prevent the employ
ment OF children under IL years from car
rying messages. running errands. shining
shoes or any of the so-called street en-
ployments, as well as working in stores
and factories. He exempts pages in the
senate and house between the ages OF II
and 16. or children between those ages
who are actually learning trades.
In giving notice ia the senate yesterday
that at an early date he would call up his
bill to control the direction and manage
ment OF the Panama railroad. Senator
Morgan remarked that as he read the
presidents Panama message grave doubt
was expressed as TO the proposed location
OF the Gatun dam. The president. he
said, had made an earnest demand on
congress At the last session 20 secure the
passage OF the bill for lock canal. and
that bill has passed.
''1t is too late to save his reputation "a
an engineering offcer." added Mr. Nor
gan. "but Il NAV not be too late 10 save
this government from enormous loss"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
THE W0MEN'S CORNER
CHIFFON CLOTH WITH
VELVET TRIMMINGS

The highest degree OF elegance is reach
ed in this costume OF fawn colored chif-
fon cloth trimmed with tobacco brown
velvet. The skirt has very deep border
OF velvet stitched faneifully with very
narrow sautache braid In the same shade.
Bands OF the velvet continue UP the front
and sides in pleasing effect and lend
weight TO the delicate cloth fabric. The
fullness at the waist is disposed Of in mar
row side plaits, not stitched. but held In
place by the pressure of a close fitting
cloth girdle finished with dull silver
buckle.
A square bolero OF braided velvet hangs
over the girdle and Is cut away AT me
front 10 disclose vest of embroidered
lace. The sleeves are elbow length with
cuffs OF velvet, separated and filled In
with puffings OF chiffon cloth.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 70, 1906.
THE CASE OF THE coLoRED TROOPS

President Roosevelt has made prompt response
TO the request of the senate for information regard
ing the dismissal, without honor from service in
the United States army of a battalion of coored
troops
The presidents statement is frank and force
full. He makes it very clear indeed emphatic that
he believed that when he ordered the discharge Of
the colored troops he was acting entirely within the
bounds OF the authority conferred upon the execu-
tive office, and he quotes precedents to sustain that
belief and the action based upon it,
AS related by President Roosevelt, the story
of the outrage at Brownsville of which the colored
troops accused and for which they have been
punished by discharge without honor, is shocking
and repulsive. Indeed, it may well be doubted if
a more wanton, cruel and barbarous crime
charged against soldiers in the service of the
Union.
Not all the men who have been dismissed by
the presidents order participated in it. There are
probably some also who have no knowledge what
ever concerning the monstrous breach of discipline
and murderous attack upon defenceless citizens.
This the president comedies, but he insists that
very large part of the members of the battalion
must have knowledge of the identity OF the cuprits
and that when these men refused to disclose that
knowledge SO that justice might be done, there
other recourse than the discharge of the whole
battalion, of which the guilty soldiers were part.
Particularly emphatic is the president in his
dt tclaration that the race question had influence
whatever upon his action. Were white, instead of
colored, troops implicated i'll the outrage, they
would he declares have been dealt with in pre-
cisely the same Any possible difference in
treatment, he irtimates would have been in the
direction of severer and more drastic punishment.
No citizen, it is safe TO say, will attempt to
deny that shocking crime committed against
the laws of the land and against military regula-
lions and discipline Nor will it be contendcd that
the punishment imposed is excessive.
The real point involved is whether the presi-
dent by ordering the discharge of entire battal
ion exceeded his authority. If executive power
exists to dismiss battalion, those who regard the
presidents action unwarranted assumption
OF authority claim the power could be exer-
csed in the dismissal of regiments, and that the
strength OF the army could thus be reduced to
form 70 the views the whins OF the executive
AS the strength of the army is fixed by con-
gress, they claim authority to enlarge reduce it
materially is not lodged with the executive, and
that therefore the presidents action in the case Of
the colored troops without warrant.
The whole case is now before the senate, and
the people will await with keen interest the action
of that body on matter that has aroused interest
and provoked discussion throughout the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
MINCE PIE

love 10 sit and think a while
And smilei
love TO sit and think while,
Awhile the waiter, up the aisle
Between the rows OF tables neat.
Brings me the jubed COB of sweet
Mince pie
oh. my!
i love to grab the sprinkler in
My fin
/ love 10 grab the sprinkler in
My shaking hand. and then begin
And pulverized in rapture wedge
Mince pie!
And then love 10 take my ease
And freeze
And then love TO take my ease
And freeze to 1t. and rub my knees
With t'other hand. hand, in sweet con-
All raptures of the JOY gods blent
In me!
oh. gee!
love TO taste the toothsome dish
And wish
That | might taste the toothsome dish
Till elephants all turn TO fish
And maidens never long TO we'd
No other bliss may serve instead
OF my
Mince pie!
And then. when everything is done.
And none
And then, when everything is done,
And none is left where I'd begun,
love 10 feel my proud soul soar
AS eagerly i order more
Mince pie
Raltimore News
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
SCIENCE OF EATING

proper eating:
l. Eat only in response to an actual
appetite, which will be satisfied with plain
bread and butter.
2. Chew all solid food until II is a
LIQUID and practically swallows itself
g. Sip and taste all liquids that have
taste, such as soup and lemonade. Water
has no taste, and can be swallowed i'm
mediately.
A. Never take food while angry or wor-
ried. and only when calm. Waiting for
the mood in connection with the appetite
worry.
s. Remember and practice these four
rules, and your teeth and health will be
fine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

Men are far from fond OF the untidy
girl The girl whose buttons are for ever
coming off, whose hair Is always ill-dress-
ed and who habitually wears half-fin-
lnshed air never finds favor in their sight
A dainty freshness possesses potent
charm for the masculine beholder. He
cares little that the gown may be OF the
year before-last's fashion. so that IL fits
perfectly and all the little details OF the
toilet especially boots and gloves, be
above reproach.
Men object to the affected girl-the girl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
Smile with the w orld
Proof Positive

First Heiress-But are you sure he real
ly loves you
Second Heiress-Of course I am. He has
Just lost his position on account of mat
tention TO business. Exchange.
why IL IL.
"Tve been pondering over a singular
thing"
whats that?"
How placing a ring on a woman's fn-
ger generally gets you under her thumb"
Ill Riso.
World Is Better
Inquisitive Boarder--You think the
world is growing better?
Philosophical Boarder-I do. You rarely
see a mother-in-law joke in print nova
days.
"Pop!'
"Yes, my SON"
What is a grass widow"
IN grass widow. my boy, is one who
makes hay while the sun shines."-Yon-
kers Statesman.
I'm OIdcn Times
Adam (returning 10 dinner to Eve
Good heavensl oh, these women, They
can't leave anything alone. You have
gone and made the salad out OF my Sun
day clothes.-Bon Vivant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
FITZGERALD IeWeled

Grand Secretary Peter ]. Fitzgerald
OF the Grand court OF Rhode Island.
Foresters of America. was the recipient
Of a gold jewel and a past grand
chief rangers certificate at the meet
ing of Court Burnside. No. 10, of which
he Is a member He was grand treas
urer from the institution OF the Grand
court in 1889 until 1890, and since 1890
has been grand secretary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
HOW is THIS?

AS the completion Of the electric tram
way draws near the rumors among ignor-
ant natives grow apace. The latest is that
800 Chinese heads must be procured and
buried under the power house before the
"kreta hunta" can start running. In con-
sequence OF this 'riksha coolies refuse To
take fares into the country districts at
night.-Free Press Singapore.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
PHYSICIANS AND
PARENTS REPORT

The threat OF the city health de-
partment TO prosecute all persons de-
tected in keeping news Of new scarlet
fever cases from the authorities has
brought q rush OF physicians and
parents of children who show syh p
tons Of the contagion to notify the de-
partment as fast as the new cases
break out
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
Slade Awards Contract

contract has been awarded by
Commissioner Slade for 377 tons OF
cast-iron pipe. to be used by the water
works department, to the Warren
Foundry and Machine company Of
Phillipsburg, n. j., which had the
contract for the 42-inch water main
pipes recently laid from the Sockanos-
set reservoir and for those used in
the high-pressure service for the fire
department
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
SOCIAL MAKE BELIEVE

There is an element OF the nursery In
the diversions OF society. They go TO
Cowes and play at being sailors, having
never been at set except on q channel
steamer; they so To Ascot and play AT
being turtles: they go 10 the opera and
play at being musical critics; they go To
salons and play at being politicians.-The
London World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

KEITH's-Continuous Performance.
IMPERIAL-Empire Comedy COM
pany.
EMPIRE-James Kennedy in reper-
toire
trated Songs.
WEsTMINsTER-Re Big Beau
ty show.
MATHEwsON STREET RINK
Roller Skating.
ABORN STREET RINk--Roller
Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

Was it because OF the demands OF his private
business or because he wishes TO escape all re-
sponsibility for the decision of the police commits
sion on the petition Tor the closing of the saloons
on Christmas day, that The Man Who Sat at the
Hearing" OF the Matthews charges was con-
spicuously absent from the hearings on the saloon
closing matter?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
Nav Have Been Regau

The body Of the man who was struck
by the express train on the Shore line
last Saturday and carried to New Lon
don on the locomotive pilot is believed
TO have been that OF John J. Gegan
OF East Greenwich.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
No Quorum Appeared

The city council committee con-
sidering a public market place failed
to secure quorum yesterday after
noon Those present were Chairman
Harry Taylor and Aldermen Barney
and Grant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

over IN Bohemia coHrtships are abnormally
long often extending over period of twenty
years. A love story in print there must resemble a
Carnegie library.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

me of a Ripon man.
1.-THE man got married. and after he mad
been married. several years his wire saio
to him one night:
You do not speak as affecuonateiy 10
me as YOU used TO. Hal. / fear You have
ceased TO love me-
"'Ceased TO love youv growled the man:
There you so again. Ceased 10 love you
why. / love you more than life itseii.
Now shut up and let me read the paper
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

From Pittsburg comes the report of black
rain Can it be that the character OF its million
aires has permeated the atmosphere?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19
THE PERFECT LOVER

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait. the famous
woman's rights leader, said OF an un-
tactful motion at a Voman's club:
This motion, in its delicacy, reminds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

Chancellor Day is an enthusiastic adnlirer of
wealth. but he iorgeiS that silence is also among
the things that arc golden.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-19

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