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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
A BARBAROUs SENTENCE

Lieutenant General Soessel has been condemned death
by the commission appointed to inquire into the crcum
stances attending the surrender Of Port Arthur
Japanese. The finding will asound many people
II Is by exceptional in the
the
In the Russian and II Is a rule of conduct
that ocer shall give property to There
be plea that humane considerations led to the
surrender in fact nothing be offered excu5ing
palatng submission to which is viewed the
last refuge OF a poltroon.
About General stoessel there is nothing Of the
o coward He made magnificent nght against the :
folding Japanese whose and united In batterng
the vaunted mpregnabe Sebasopol of the east After
returned Russia attempts made bette his
Port Arthur but the testimony of General Nogi
his bravery and devotion duty, well
hopelessness Russian position
city did all the slurs criticisms
OF the generals enemies.
a of fact Russia is not furnishing Stoessel
humanity possible beat OFF the Irresistible
whole of his garrison by wounds disease and
starvation.
This punishment barbarous and therefore likely
mitgaed the done in the of officers
small craft in which Admiral Rojest-
vensky had taken refuge
In this connection 1t is interesting to note that Ad-
miral Aexen, viceroy In the east and the
the disasters humations that
Russia is to be punished with reprimand In
making such a recommendation the emperor's commits
lenency for brave soldier, but gives
markabe and undeserved consideration to pompous fool
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
KEEP YOUR FRIENDS.

The other day a lady forgot an en-
gagement to pour tea at a friends af-
ternoon at home. The lady who was left
in the lurch managed as best she could.
but felt a little incensed that her af-
fair was overlooked, and that a chair
OF honor stood empty that many would
have delighted TO fill, says the Philadel-
phia Press.
There were all the materials for a
breach OF friendship. particularly as the
lady who failed TO appear was reported
as out walking on the street. But being
a person not given to quick judgment. the
offended lady waited. In the early morn
ing came a ring at the telephone. at the
other end OF the wire a woman full OF
frankness and apology. What excuse did
she Offer? None, actually none. but with
honesty confessed that she had forgotten
the engagement entirly, told her distress.
offered eager apologies. begged the favor
OF a drive. and in every way possible made
amends. The result Is that the two
women are dearer TO each other than be-
fore. for each feels that she has discov-
cred good qualities OF friendship in the
other.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
ARE YOU A "SKIDDOO?"

The Sons of Skiddoo. composed of citi-
zens born on the 23d of any month, has
been organized In Waterbury, Conn, says
the New York World. Defiance TO those
who scorn "23'' will be hurled during a
birthday dinner of % courses to be served
at 23 small tables on the 23d OF July.
qualified sons of "23' from all over
Its inception with City Clerk William III.
Sandland. who was born on July %. 1868.
At the last city election he was the only
Republican candidate TO win at the polls
and gives this as proof that Father Skid
doc looks after his anonted. The consti-
tuition of the organization states that It's
purposes are the abolition of foolish SUI
perstitions and the exaltation of the
name of skiddoo. IL is proposed to make
the organiza tion national.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

has invited revolution He has yielded to the adj
vice of the reactionaries and bureaucrats and aiken
step that threatens to set the empire aflame With
revolt throughout its vast stretches.
What the issue will be foretell
Whether the czar will survive the storm, or be
swept to his death in the tumultuous tide of an
irresistible onrush of people maddened by in
justice, oppression, cruelty and misgovernment the
future only reveal
There is sinister parallel between the action
of the car and that of Louis XVI OF France
Nichols like Louis. was monarch who claimed
and exercised absolute authority. He convoked a
parliament of the people as Louis convoked the
States General.
When that parliament demanded the right TO
legslate for the Russian people Nicholas dis solved
it and turned it out of the Tauride palace just
Louis drove the States General from the hall
at Versailles. The Douma has gone to Finl md
where it intends to exercise the functions of legs
lature of the people in spite of the czar's ukasc.
The States General of France met in the tennis
court in spite of King Louis decree, where mem
bers took solemn pledge not to separate until a
constitution had been established and confirmed.
Louis act brought about not only his downfall
but his death. Will that be the fate of the car
who like him has invited revolution? No longer
he trust to the army for protection, for that is
not now loyal to the throne. 1t has revealed a
tendency to espouse the cause of the people; an
omnous portent for the house of Romanoff
Today St. Petersburg is an armed camp.
In the provinces the peasants pillaging and
burning. In the cities the workmen striking
as protest against the dissolution.
The ministry has been changed. An imp otent
Goremkin has been succeeded as premier by a
nerveess Stoypin and there is left no strong ard
dominating personality to take up and exercise
even the nominal power of the government Chaos
and anarchy menaced and frghtful slaI CHER
may be the speedy outcome of the czar's weak .rr-
render to the evil counsel of the autocracy.
The car promises he will convoke new
Douma in March next. Will he have chance 20
make this promise good?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

There Is an enterprising dealer In mems
shoes In Boston who. at one time, was
each pair OF shoes IN his windows three
new 81 bills. The accompanying an
nouncement used to read something like
this: Three of kind beat two pair"
On one occasion a bright young man
undertook to get the better OF the deal
er. Entering the store. he said 10 the
proprietor: you sell shoes according to
the rules OF poker, / see"
Yes" was the reply.
II wear size No. g." said the bright
young man. Wrap me up two pairs OF
them."
When he had received the shoes he
rendered In payment therefor So.
Pardon me-" said the proprietor, but
those shoes come to SO.
mot according TO Hoyle," said the
bright young man. with a triumphant
grin. Three Of a kind beat two pair"
Very true" responded the suave pro-
prietor. but they don't beat four Mines
Six dollars, please. ."-Harper's Weekly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
RUSSELL SAGE

Russell Sage whose long life came to end unex-
pectediy yesterday not atrctive personality in
highest praise that be given him is
temptations to extravaganza and loose living were
many and potent
essentially selfish and sefcentred-a money
accumulated wealth not with of
making II power for good but simply to satisfy craving
for possession.
Mr.. Sage a great fnancier, although he was
undoubtedly great capitalist measured by the millions he
amassed controlled. He a promoter new
enterprises seemed lack both the and the
capacity initiate great financial Industrial underak
ings reveals nothing in the line OF
original that conferred public beneft is
entitled any enduring remembrance.
a he lived will furnish few incidents likely
10 inspire imitation part of those who make
the the sole object of their earthly
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
LEGAL LYNCHING.

Carolina under some circumstances,
Judge Shaw at Charlotte has quashed the
indictments of a group of leading citi-
zens" who were concerned i'm an affair
in Anson county. on the ground that the
law under which the indictments were
found failed ito provide for trial outside
OF the county in which an offence Is COM
mitted and to provide for punishment In
case OF guilt" The remedy might be
found in new indictments In the county
where the lynching occurred, but when
legal process is invoked against lynchers
In the South 1t seldom works after a
breakdown.-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
SUSAN B. ANTHONY SAID

Sentiment never was and never can De
a guarantee for justice.
No man is good enough to govern any
woman without her consent.
AS there Is no way out OF this Jop ex-
cept through 1t, through II must go
self government is as necessary for the
hest development of women as OF men.
To prevail with the rank and file OF
voters. you must appeal to their sense OF
justice
Everyone who gives dollar helps do
the work where IL is most needed 10 gain
the practical result.
The one distinctive feature OF our asso-
citation has been the right or individuai
opinion for every member.
I pray every single second Of my life;
not on my knees. but with my work.
Work and worship are one with me.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

'Tis nothing but a piece Of Ice
Laid In the kitchen hall;
A bantam must have laid II,
IL was so very small:
Yet II Is dear. not to my heart.
But 10 my little purse;
For though the milkman's bad enough
The iceman's even worse.
! watch IT, wildly wondering
Where l can use II best;
The milk, the butter. or the eggs,
But fear 10 touch II lest
II drop from out my fingers
And vanish in a crack
oh. how this frozen tear-drop
Does put me on the rack
But he who he,stitates is lost;
A red ant runs the floor.
And grabs II I'm his mandibles,
And hurries out the door.
My moneys gone, my ice Is gone.
III have TO walt, / fear,
Until the iceman comes again
And sheds another tear.
--Nella Derf in Record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
THE DOCTOR GOT
BOTH ENDS OF HIM.

Doctor" said the patient upon
whom the hospital surgeon had !ust
operated for appendicitis. You're
the same surgeon that amputated
the first finger of my right hand
when / had II crushed in a railway
accident a few months ago, ain't
your"
Yes" answered the surgeon.
well. you got my index then, and
now you've got my appendix.
hope you are satisfed."-Chlcaso
Tribune.
Some the Cars.
Butcher-All the pigs in this city are
killed right here. ma'am.
Lady (disgustedly)-No, they're not.
There were Ave I'm the end seats OF
the car ] came down in this morning.
Baltimore American.
weary's Answer.
Mrs. Farmer-wouldn't you like TO
hoe the cabbage patch? Why not ta'Ie
example from the little busy bees
Weary WILHELM willn' ter. mum.
Jest ez soon ez | see a bee grab hoe
an hike IL TO de cabbage patch I'll ou
de same t'ing.-Judge.
Couldn't Help IL.
"To what do you attribute your
good health and remarkably robust
condition.
"To regular habits and early re-
firing"
Then you have been so situated
that you could carry out these c;:cei-
lent rules for the preservation OF the
health?"
"Oh. yes / was In the Illinois pcnt-
tentiary for twenty three years.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
A GOOD THING TO KNOW.

One Of the accurate ways of telling
the time is 10 use your hand as an hour
mark. Nothing simpler. All farmers not
possessed of watches or clocks and who
have some practical notions of common
utilities not invented by man, but given
to us by the Creator. know the rule. IL
snnriso a,S nso ~ IA tn MA ,ho arn,
straight out from the shoulder. with the
hand at right angles. bending from the
wrist forward II the sun sets at Z
o'clock and is still high in the heavens,
close one eye and make three measures
of the width of the palm near the thumb.
Each measure means one hour. Three
measures mean three hours. so that the
time thus obtained is less g. or 4
o'clock. With practice you can beat the
average watch.-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

For the amusement Of small children
nothing supplants the Joy of sand pile.
1t Is cheap. clean. healthy dirt.
Even though IL may spoil the yard
bit. let them play circus. dig tunnels
and caves.
An old arm chair with the legs sawed
off and hung with ropes makes a more
comfortable swing than board.
Boys like TO play Indian and common
burap at FIVE cents yard makes fine
rig plain sack coat and pants trimmed
with the frayed burlap Is a delight 10 the
small boy. Sew some chicken feathers
on a band for head dress.
Overalls for boys and boomers for
girls are the most comfortable and SEN
sible garments for play hours.
BY planning for chlldren's amusement
the mother gains many needed hours for
rest and work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
WHO BENEFITED?

Mr.. Belt controlled the diamond supply
OF the world. When he looked for higher
prices our own Tenderloln trembled. IL
he had closed his mines, dismissed the
ensaved Kaffirs who work them In trem-
bling nakedness, and shut off the supply
of glittering gauds forever. no one would
have suffered, while incalculable heart
burnings and jealousies would have died
away I'm all the gay capitals of the world
The richest man In England" the
greatest diamond miner in the world, is
dead. BY how much is the world better
off for the abilities which made him what
he was?-New York American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.

In the neighborhood OF his Mississippi
home John sharp Williams Is always
called John Sharp" That Is because
the family OF the congressmans mother
were the Sharps-the great people of that
section. According to his own confession
Williams notion OF earthly happiness Is
TO sit on his veranda at Yazoo In the COM
pany OF good books and watch the cot
ton grow only one vote was cast against
him at the last election-that OF one OF
his seven children as joke. one OF his
close friends said recently: John writes
poetry for recreation. At least, he says
It's poetry, and that he finds recreation
In committing IL to paper"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
MEN, BEWARE!

love letter which Miss Florence NJ.
Crawford OF Philadelphia declares Is
equivalent TO q will and should give her
possession OF an estate valued at $1,000.
left by Edwin 8. Updike. Jr., paymas-
ters clerk I'm the United States army,
and TO whom she declares she was en-
gagged, was produced before Charles Tr-
with, deputy register OF Wills, and was
filed among the other papers I'm the case.
The passage I'm the letter upon which
Miss Crawford bases her claim reads:
II and all that I have is yours to do with
as you like. l am not I'm this half-heart-
cd. I am wholly and absolutely yours.
and I want 10 be-"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
YOUR COMPLEXION.

A very pale complexion shows gem
eral depleted condition OF health. You
can best get the roses back to your
cheeks by taking a salt glow every
morning--that Is. rubbing the body well
with moistened salt and turning on a
tepid spray-by getting plenty OF out
door exercise, drinking great deal oi
water and living on simple. substantial
foods. particularly fruits and vegetables,
broths. chocolate broiled steak ana
chops, says the Chicago Daily NEWS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others

quietly step aside" in 1908. The commit
tee will see to that. The Democratic party
will not be fool enough to go into anoth-
er presidential campaign with a French
Lick Springs chairman. But why should
Mr.. Taggart wait two years before he
quietly steps aside? Hasn't he already
done enough damage to his party?-New
York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE.

Capt. Dreyfus' vindicaton and his res
toration to the army with the rank OF
major Is a striking tribute TO the cause cf
Justice. 1t Is also n notification to the
world that the civil and not the military
arm Is dominant in France. Zola, IL he
gets n glimpse OF things i'm this world
these days. will feel that his work for the
defeat OF the military ring and the Jew
baiters cabal was not altogether vain. In
overthrowing the military junta and the
race proscriptionists, the French repub-
lie shows that II Is Republican--St. Louis
Globe Democrat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHILD ROUTED BEAR.

Margaret Maurer OF Wilkesbarre. Pa,
years old recently routed big black
bear I'm the dense woods of Pocono noun
tain. says the New York Herald. Her
father. Charles Maurer, with his wife
and children, was driving over the noun
tain when the bear numbered out OF the
woods into the middle of the road. The
horses. frightened backed down the road.
and ali In the carriage sprang out. While
her father was trying TO control the
horses, little Margaret ran down the road
toward the bear quite unafraid. The bear
waited until the child was 10 or 10 feet
away. and then ran with all speed into
the woods.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
HE MAY KICK.

Charles f. Hughes. who has made the
most recent reputation for law enforce
ment I'm New York Is now In Europe and
out of the public eye. but there is talk
that the Platt-Odell brand of political re-
form Is about ready 10 be placed on him
n ne will stand still long enough. He may
be expected 10 kick up his heels when he
sees them coming.-New York Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
THE BEST RECORD.

AS between the New York Sun and the
New York World In their directly oppo-
site predictions as 10 the next governor
of the Empire state and the next presi-
dent Of the United Statese. the Pulitzer
paper certainly has the better record az
political prophet.-Boston Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
NO DISARMAMENT.

A reduction of the English navy would
have infinitely more effect in furthering
the principle of general disarmament than
a reduction of the English army has now
or will have. But England has no more
intention OF reducing her navy than Ger
many, France, Austria, Italy and Russia
have OF reducing the forces they MAIN
tain on land.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Unquestionably the pure milk stations established in
OF nestmable value to the children
the poor Il is cheering sign of the interest taken
In them business community when large business
such the Outlet company and others make
generous contributions to their support
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
THE MOOSE'S MEAL.

Miss Emily Spencer. who lives near
Molunkus. Me-, was surprised TO see a
little moose walk into the kitchen one
day. The mother stood outside and
called In a soft low tone for the little
fellow to come away out of mischief. but
he ala not obey until he had found the
pantry. gobbled up a couple OF slices of
bread, Tapped up the cat's milk and helped
himself to some dough. Tb - he trotted
lelsurely away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
HARD TO RECONCILE.

Find II hard TO reconcile recent reports
OF the healthful conditions on the 18TH
mus with this dispatch from San Juan
telling of the sailing OF the cruiser Column
bia last Sunday for Boston. On board are
300 marines from Panama. iS OF them
suffering from malaria and 10 OF them in
a serious condition. Boston Traveller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
FOR THE BUSINESS GIRL

Shirtwaists thick and thin.
A plain cloth suit for general use.
A dressy frock for afternoon and Sun
day wear
Some tub frocks for very hot weather.
An all white costume, which need not
be expensive, for summer evenings.
A tailored hat, a lowered hat and a
white hat.
White sfhoes tan shoes patent leath-
ers and corresponding hosiery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

New Jersey assemblyman already holds Offices and
has Just acquired the seventh They all political berhs
and ne has been termed the Jersey Pooh Bah" one
wouldn't have to find almost the
that matter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
WHY NOT NOW1

Thomas Tagsart. chairman OF the Dem
ocratic National committee. will not re-
sign. but will quietly step aside when
the committee r. organized two years
hence" OF course Mr.. Taggart will
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

The new Panama canal bonds subscribed for nearly
will the purchasers only 1o2 cent Obviously
none but rich AFFORD that of luxury
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

After all Is said done Central American is
compared with trying find place to stand
on the running OF the Rhode Island
Sunday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

The sad befe Councilman Rawson at Commit
cut Yesterday will cause sincere a community
IN which he was widely and which he served In a
public capacity for many years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
FOR ONE DAY.

FOR ONE DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melon
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon. Beaten Biscuits.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Clear soup.
French Stew OF Lamb Hearts
Potato Croquettes. Peas
Cafe Mousse.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Cold Meat.
Lettuce with Boiled Salad Dressing.
Cherry Pie.
Tea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
OF COURSE.

In case the general disarmament scheme
goes through. will the big stick and the
pitchfork go 20 the general scrap heapp-
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

kEiTHs-"Mrs. Leffingwels Boots"
EMpiRe-"Larry from Ireland"
NicKEL-Motion Pictures and illustrated
Songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
Household Hints and
Other Items For Women

Every morning when you arise. dash cold
water over your face TO stimulate the cir
culation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Politics is bad for young only when they regard
IL as a get-rich-q quick scheme
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Perhaps the educational qualification applied 10
that Chicago University graduate who complains he
not allowed 20 vote In Alabama
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Mrs. O'Rourke Cat 4 a. m. out OF win
dow)-Shure, an why don't yez come in
Haven't yez got a key?
Mr.. O'Rourke Ooaded)-I know that
but it's a night key. Yezn have to throw
me down a day key.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

Entered May Is. postohce at Providence H.
g. 1879
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
INVITES REVOLUTION.

Niehols. II OF Russia by di.solving the Douma
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor
Cor. washington Streets, Providence. r.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-06-04

'.broadside" of the Congress of Re
ligions which began its annual ses-
sions here today, sermons were de
livered yesterday in thirteen churches
on What is the Greatest Need in
Religion Today" Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones said: 1.-THE GREATEST NEED
IN RELIGION TODAY is THAT IN
TERPRETATION THAT WILL RE-
LEASE 1T FROM THE TRAMMELS
OF DOGMA, THE LEASHES OF
SECTARIANISM AND THE DIS
FRACTIONS OF DENOMINATIONS
AL RADICALIsM. The disiilusions
of science, the achievements of com
merce and the rewards of industry all
combine in calling for a practical re
ligion, one that precipitates itself in
social SERVICE
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-06-04


joint statehood and that Arizona too,
after becoming better acquainted at
the constitutional convention at San
Ia Fe with New Mexico progress.
would forget it's prejudices and its
disdain for its neighbors and decide
to come in with New Mexico as a
state He concluded with a strong
appeal for bipartisan constitu-
tional convention. He referred to the
causes of party lines and factions
within factions as bringing good or
ILL., but whether good or i'll, they
should be obliterated when selecting
the most able and the most upright
men to formulate the state constitu-
tion which is to be monument to
the wisdom of this generation. He
urged the voters to do their full duty
to the commonwealth and promised
to do his, as far as was in his power.