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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others
PRAISE FOR THE ARMY

San Francisco will be trusted into the
hands OF its own people in about a fort
night. The army will retire 10 It's quar-
ters I'm the Preside. and such guard duty
as may be necessary will devolve on the
police. or on the homeless people them
selves. The management OF the town
during its days of stress has been won
derfully sane and strong and Just.
We are accused by foreigners OF flatter-
Ing ourselves overmuch; but really, IL Is
only n people accustomed to self-govern-
ment and knowing their own rights who
could he trusted to distribute charity,
build temporary homes. establish santa
tion, open the wreck closed lines OF rail
road and telegraph, restore the water
supply and end the confusion and panic
OF the greatest disaster i'm the history Of
this country.
The presence OF our regular army has
been an inestimable boon TO the afflicted
people. nevertheless. IL had authority ,
and exercised it.-Brooklyn Eagle
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
THE POOR BUTLERt

The Providence Tribune-Telegram seems
little sensitive because Col II. H. I.
Goddard employs a butler at his home.
and II grows potentially funny over the
fact. 1t Is hoped that there will arise
nothing out OF Col. Goddard's choice OF
the sex Of his servants that will make a
party issue. and that. because he en-
ploys a man and the Republican nominee
employs "A woman. II may not be a cause
or influence among voters. Should this
matter be too much agitated by the fol-
lowers OF the Republican congressional
nominee. there would not be mud enough
In the bed OF the Providence river TO Use
Tor singing purposes.-Pawtuxet Valley
Cleaner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

of the other men, too, for that matter the act
probably wouldn't be repeated.
The average sensible woman doesn't object to
the aroma of a good ciagr when it is alive-many
like it; but to be compelled to sit a man hold
ing one that is going out-well, it Is, to use the
slang expression, the limit"
Most men desirous and have the natural
pride of wishing to be well thought of even by
those with whom they have no personal acquant-
ance; but it is we'll defined gve-away to a mans
character TO see him attached to a cigar, good
or bad, that he cannot finish it or throw it away
before entering closed where women are
seated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
CONSIDERATION DUE THE WOMEN.

The average American man has vast amount
of respect for womanknd.
There are some men, however, who forget, and
among them is the individual who persists in bring
ing his lighted cigar into closed car.
The men-most of them-can put up with
the smell arising from cigar that is dying but to
force any woman to breathe the odor is an imposi-
tion unworthy OF gentleman.
II the man who carries his burning cigar into
the closed car knew just how cheap il made him
appear in the eyes Of the women passengers-and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

the other day / took a day of and went
fishing"
"Did you catch anything?"
Not until got home. "-Baltimore
American.
He Got the Whole Family.
Bacon-Did you ever get anything on
the instalment system?
Egbert--Yes; / got my household that
way. First. | got my wife then her
father and mother. and now I'm getting
her brothers and sisters,-Stray stories.
NO TRUST IN THIS CASE.
"Ah Amelia"' he cried fervently II
am not rich i'm this worlds goods. nor
am / as clever as some men. But III
tender and everlasting love goes for any
thing
1T goes with me all right" she inter-
rupted. but. Henry. rs afraid IL won't
go with the tradesmen."
secret of III. Popularity.
why is IL that Biggs is such popu-
lar fellow? | never saw anything particu-
larly attractive about him"
There isn't. But he's always asking
vited 10 everything on that account"
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Servant Problem.
you always appear to be worried
about your housekeeping. remarked the
But. really" replied the housekeeper,
there are only two occasions when | am
really worried. One is when l haven't
a servant, and the other is when have
InconveuIent.
Mr. GoodthinR-How does your sister
like the engagement ring / gave her,
Bobby?
Her young brother-well. It's a little
too small: she has an awful hard time
getting II off when the other fellows call.
Stray Stories.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
RICE WATER WON.

A British and n native regiment maxi
ing forced marches through barren re.
gion I'm India, had rice as their only food.
The English had the greater portion Of the
rice. allowing the natives the water In
which they boiled IL. But after few
weeks the European soldiers on their rice
had become gaunt and weary, while the
Indian soldiers on their rice water fe-
mained full OF health and vigor.--London
Evening standard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

kEITH's-'"rhe Fatal Card"
Buster Brown"
WEsTMINsTER-City sports.
NIckEL-Motion Pictures and Illustrated
Songs.
mATHEwsoN ST. RINK Roller Skating.
INFANTRY HALl--Roiler Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
NATIONAL SENTIMENT.

The appointment of certain customs
officers by the Chinese government has
been interpreted as presaging the down
fall OF Sir Robert Hart. who Is at present
known as Inspector general and director
OF the Chinese imperial customs service.
But " Is not necessary 10 suppose that
ments. They do not Inevitably imply his
removal. But they do doubtless Imply
the uprising of a new national sentiment
and n growing feeling that does not need
to be permanently under foreign tutelage
in It's dealings with forelgners.-Fall
River News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
MISTUH HONEY BEE.

tWaShington STAR
When Mistuh Busy Bee done strike
A flower, he says 'dats mine,
He takes de sweetness dat he liko
An thinks It's purity fine.
Oar ism no policeman nigh
TO take De leas' offense
Dey'd sholly lock me up if /.
Should show sech impudence!
Don't tell me bout my shiftlessness!
Why can't | jes' go free
An hep myself To all de best,
Like Mistuh Busy Bee?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
HOCH'S TERSE VERSE.

Governor Hoch OF Kansas Is the author
Of the following much quoted lines:
There Is so much good In the worst OF us,
And SO much bad In the best OF us.
That n hardly becomes any OF us
To talk about the rest OF Us.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
DELMONICO CREAM ROLL

Chop boiled potatoes fine and brown
golden color in a little butter. adding
few drops OF onion Juice. Add 10 the
potatoes just enough thick cream sauce
to hold them together and mould into a
ing dish. cover we'll with buttered crumbs.
sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese
and brown lightly in quick oven. Gar
nish with parsley and trimmed radishes
and serve at once.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
IN A CORNER.

Senator Tillman's'statement in the sem
ate yesterday does not leave the admin
istrat'on In very comfortable position.
Rightly construed IL might put the onus
Of explanation more clearly on the ma
jority i'm the senate. which has drawn
party lines on an issue where there
sloulC be no partisanship.- -Pittsburg
Dispatch
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
STYLES IN HOSIERY.

The new stockings are embroidered and
built upon openwork designs and match
the costume. This makes them very in
teresting from n womans point of view.
for they give her certain opportunities in
dress which they did not have before
The same with her shoes. which come in
patent leather. In suede. in linen and in
cloth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
ONLY ONE SOLUTION.

A monopoly has the power to advance
its charges as well as reduce them. IL
may reduce them To head on opposition,
and then put them up again when tho
danger 10 Itself blows over The only ef-
fcctive way To deal with monopoly Is 20
abolish it.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
THE GERMAN WAY.

Consul Britain OF Kehl explains the
new method OF keeping clean the congest-
ed business streets OF the larger German
cities. Metal tanks are inserted at inter
walls 10 the level OF the street and covered
with iron lids. Into these the onal Is
easily swept In the night the takns are
hacled TO the dumping grounds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
BOOSTERS CAME HIGH.

The Missouri hog which sold for $4,000
has rival now i'm Missouri rooster
which sold for $500. This is the highest
price ever paid for n rooster In the his
tory OF the state. As high as $500 has been
paid on occasio but II remained for VIII
liam Miller OF Crescent TO pay $780, the
top price. The rooster is OF tho white
Plymouth Rock variety. and In various
state shows has .distanced all its competi-
tors-St Louis Globe-Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

No doubt the people of Denver yet ready for
municipal ownership, but, Judging from
behind III n
Is secured. Municipal ownership most
indifference inefncency OF who have
attempted a carry
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
BEER KEG COTTAGE.

one OF the oldest houses In the world is
that just completed by Fritz Schermer or
St Louis. To use the beer kegs that he
had emptied. he hired an architect and
had n good sized cottage made OF nothing
but beer kegs Schermer Is retired
malster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
NO RACE SUICIDE.

Thus each new development of the day
points TO the fact that there Is no race
suicide" I'm Massachusetts,. Chief Pidgin's
department Is against the croakers. and
all the other signs OF the times show that
the fiction OF steadily decreasing birth
rate has about had its day.-Boston Jour
nal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
OF Interest In. the
World of Woman

flower In circumference and has been
given it's name by Parisians. who find IL
absurd. This queer Chinese model, made
OF the finest silks and laces. is perched
on a long. slender stem, with splinter
OF amber set I'm the handle, as amber is
this season used in every imaginable
way as a mascot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
ON THE WRONG TACK.

The bo'suns mate was quite sedate
Until. alas. alack
lie set his foot Ctwas shy n booD
Upon the starboard tack
Chicago News
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
IF ALDRICH DON'T OBJECT

After DR.. 4. F.A--cook OF Brool1lyn- n-AAal n
have scaled the summit Of Mount Nc
Kinlcy. he proposes to start for the North
Pole In an automobile. Perhaps with free
alcohol he can fetch it.-Boston Tran
script.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
ONLY PARADOXICAL.

"The poor" remarked the philanthro-
plst. I'VE have always with us."
And invariably against u.s." retorted
the trust magnate, with sardonic grim
New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

And the germ of rheumatism has been added to
discovered
told that they In about everything
drink and in the air breathe. Certainly,
human body must be constant battle ground
mastery responsible
and unknown i'll
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
NO HARM DONE.

Says the New York Press: ut is n
good deal better TO think poetry than to
write It. and better to write Il than TO
print IT,"
Still, there's very little harm in print.
ing Il IL nobody reads it--Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
FOR WALKING DRESSES

Elephant gray for walking dresses may
be Frightened by n touch OF strawberry
pink velvet and some OF the curious black
Japanese embroideries which have been
so enthusiastically adopted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
GOING UP.

DR.. Lyman Abbott declares that ldeall
In America are high. So Is everything
else. This seems to be one OF the In
Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

There Is n stranIng OF relations between the douma
and Nicholas should be prudent at
such juncture Very little will he required precipi-
tate a seethng revolution. The course he
following, If persisted In. deprive him of his
and his head with II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

LaFolette Is not vet the Tilman OF the Republican
party finish a few more ""sraps" before he
may Justly claim to equal in debate the
South Caronian.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
HE WILL NEED A TAG.

10 is hoped that Mr.. Hepburn placed an
Identification tag on his railway-rate biil-
so he will be- able 20 recognize n when n
returns home. Washington Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

Secretary viii the army and navy votes
~ he s candidate for president That's nothing; he
wouldn't get any votes 70 matter for what he runs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

II you haven't registered yet do 81 before you go
no tonight Honest work will he every
ma November and TO do work you must
DO it W.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

There Is not slightest doubt that Senator Aidrch
voted for the Rate bill-had present
surei But why shouldn't he7
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

Big Sister--Now. Jack, I'll give YOU a
nickel IL youll be good and not bother
when Mr. Softly calls tonight
Jack--All right, sis. and for dime
extra I'll promise not 10 put dad wise
dat he's there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
PARASOLS SMALLER.

As hats have diminished in size, the
parasol has followed suit until this
seasons novel creation resembles a sun
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

The coal strike settled % be OF advan-
the Republican politicians the Pennsylvania
anthracite region
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

''Dick" Canneld says he has quit the gambling bust.
ess. Since when did gambling become a business?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

Now that the heated term Is about hand
deserves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
FISHERMAN'S FATE
AND WITH NO BAIT
His Conclusion.

"My wife is very fond OF trout. and
the other day / took day of and went
fishing"
did you catch anything?"
.Not until got home. Baltimore
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor.
Cor Washington and Providence. r. L.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

Ex-presideni Cleveland stands M for the
haps he may stand UP in II later
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

George-When Is your sisters birth
day.
Willie-I dunno She has about three
every year TO her rich relations and
about one In three years 10 her beaux.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

winnle--My sister has beau six feet
tall
willie--My sister has beaux without
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

SUBSCRIPTION PRIcE-Daiiy, 50 per weekly. 81
per year.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
A PAGE FOR THE LITTLEST JUNIORS

crawled down between the bridge and the bank on
his stomach, while Peter danced uneasily around %
didn't listen He hung by his left hand to the post
in the bridge and reached far he could with his
other r 1 z-sr
His arms were SO short that they could not quite
grasp the flowers 50 he wriggled down just little bit
further and tried again Then something happened
Toby never knew what. - - I'd.
All he felt was swift slide DROP and then ice ice
the river. And he could not swim stroke!
BE struggled and beat the water with his hands.
After long time he came to the top Of the water He
shouted waved his arms looking wildly toward the
No one was there except old Peter, his mouth wide
open his yellow body gathered his bow legs and his
eyes eagerly searching for sight of Toby.
The moment he caught sight Of the boys head he
gave short encouraging bark a As TOBY sank again again
snatched at ercely from behind something dragged
him slowly and carefully toward g the bank - .+h -.
eyes closed and he went to sleep. .
when he awoke he was in his bed at home with
mother and Dr. Blake bending over him.
Tiles awake At last, > he heard the doctor he
opened his eyes. t'That close shave for Toby
A soft hand laid on his head and mother bent
ooh, darling, darling!' she said, "what
escape you had! If it hadn't been for old Peter dear
Then the tears rolled down mothers sweet cheeks
as she Toby he owed his life to old ugly Peter
who had saved him from drowning and had crawed all
the way home, tired and wet to tell mother that Toby
was in trouble and needed her.
Toby cried, too, and thought with shame how he had
treated the dog lie Degged 10 SCI eCel' ou' no'oA
told him to 90 to sleep for little while and that she
would bring Peter in by and BY
But Toby couldn't sleep. AS soon as mother had ,a
left the he crept softly out Of bed and into the
kitchen where Peter lay weak and shaking behind the
stove Toby dropped down onsthe floor and threw his
arms around the dogs shaggy neck. .
NPeter, dear, good Peter he whispered, 'I said
that hated you and wanted to throw you in the river
And you saved my life, Peter Oh, forgive me, Peter
I'll never say thing to you again don It hate
you you if you are the ugliest dog in the
whole world.'
He kissed the dogs ugly head and hugged him tight
while dear Peter looked up and forgvingy licked
Toby's wet cheeks
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
A DISHWASHING GAME.

NE day at school, during the afternoon recess some
of the girls of the fifth grade sitting under
- the big maple tree in the school yard
IT just hate to wash dishes - declared Mary Cary
$50 do ~ said Grace Brown. =
''And think there ism It girl here but has to wash
dishes, and wipe them, too,'' continued Mary.
'tI do'' $50 do ~ "And ], - 'And l. answered
a number Of the girls.
''And don't you all hate it7' asked Mary.
I like to wash and wipe dishes, - said Marjorie Dean
F'Why, Marjorie!'' cried half dozen girls at the
same time ....
eyes, do. It's lots of fun,'' replied Marjorie
f'Then you can It wash dishes as do,'' said Mary.
ct never any fun in it,
"Why do you like it, Marjorie9,' asked Flora Gray.
"Tel u.s. please tell us, - cried the other girls.
eyes, do, said Mary. s.-- -..<, -..
Then they listened while Marjorie began.
''Well,' began Marjorie "I guess used to dislike
washing dishes much any of you girls till day
mother told me how to play game while was working
make believe that the dishes belong to famies-the
dinner plate to family the to another the
cups another and like that. And when put them in
the big dishpan play they re at picnic and are all
having good time. It helps you to keep them esean
when you play they re real people. haven It broken
dish since began that way Then when put them in
the cupboard play they're going home from the picnic
used just hate put dishes the shelves, and
I could remember where they belonged but now
just put the families togetherfrs the dinner plates,
then the fruit plates then the it's the most
fun.'' 'I thought Of making game of it, said
Flora.-Our Little Ones. H. >@rs. .. p. ..-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

mongrel anyway. You can't be taught trick be-
your legs crooked You re just good for
anything
He threw stick at Peter. Peter ran and brought
it back.
AS they passed MI Bishops farm the Bishop boys
to the fence and shouted: - 'r.,
'tThere goes Toby and old Peter Bow-legs Bow
legs! Bow-legs! Old Peter Bowlegs Why don't you
get dog with straight legs?' -. .-s
That made Toby crosser than Altho the boys
shouted at him every time he took Peter OUT it seemed
to make him angrer today than before He wanted
to away and lose Peter, but he remembered mother
and ddn' It dare.
Toby turned down the road beside the river that
he would be not any Of the boys He walked
along sulkily, hating Peter with all his might.
When they reached the bridge that spanned the
deepest part of the river Toby spied something made
him open his eyes WIDE The little wild tree that
grew far down the slanting bank had three lovely pink
blossoms 1.-THE first flowers of the season Grandma
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
T. HE FIDDLE R S

- ONE for stroll thru the salt marshes and let me
!. introduce you to my friend the fiddler. We must
- be wary if we wish to learn anything Of this lit
tie fellow for he is extraordinarily shy, and disappears
quickly into his burrow if he stranger approaching
See all these round holes in the bank just above the
water inef --... - s.-
Let hide behind this clump of rushes and watch.
There See the little staked eyes peepng out from the
burrows, pair after pair?
Here come their owners, each gentleman fourishing
his great fiddle claw. Ill.,.
CHOW do hurry says of the ladies to her hus-
band, and bring in dulse for lunch We will
out to dine this evening if you smart enough to
discover anything which will for meal Otherwise
will be obliged to gather more seaweed and we shall
rather monotonous to me-" ~. g.
Fiddler went Tagging off toward the beach, while
his wife to work at her houseeleanng Out of her
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

empty y-clawed but triumphant looking
''My love'' he cried, s'hasten as fast your ten
legs scamper. Such treasure have found-a
whole dogfshand not crab in sight except one other
fiddler, whom I laid low before hurried back to tell
you No seaweed for us!'' ,-
Every crab in the settlement must have heard Fid-
der boastng for had he and his lady started
the marsh than they followed by half
hundred Others who arrived the treasure trove quite
it's disccverer. .-.-
Then, indeed, there feasting But, sad to say,
there many sharp nip given and taken much push
ing and. crowding and jumping each others
backs the choicest portions The fddlers in
structon in table has been neglected indeed
st. Nicholas
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
WHY RALPH AND ROB FELL OUT.

Ralph and Rob were the best Of friends,
And yet the two fell out, 81
And twas the most surprising thing
The way it came about.
For early in the morning they
Went riding in the cart,
AS full of fun the ivelong day
AS they were at the start;
When up hill quite suddenly ~~ ~. --...---.
They drove with laugh and shout,
The wheel fell down-and now you see
Why Ralph and Rob fell out!
-Zitella Cooke in "The Grasshopper's Hop.'
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

loved wild roses
better than any
other kind of flow
er. She always
told Toby that
they were 3 the
paint pots from
which the fairies
got the pretty
pink that they
painted on good
children's cheeks.
She told Toby all
sorts Of pretty
stories about the
flowers, but the
incest were about
the wild roses.
So Toby made
up his mind to
get those three
little blossoms for
gr a n d m a =. He
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
DANDELION CLOCKS

I'm sure the dandeon clocks could tell
The many things wee like to know we'll
What time Of night to catch the elves and fays,
What time 70 spy the brownies at their plays,
When fairies spread their cobweb wash to dry,
And when to see the fairy queen pass by.
We'd like to know just when the bluebes ring
So could quiet be, and listening;
What time the lady dy-slippers dancing 60,
What time the Indian pipe will bubbles blow,
What time jackin-the- pulpit clears his voice
To preach his sermon all about ttRejoice.'
We've watched and listened till the time seemed long,
But, tho they ought to know, they told wrong.
So we II ask what they tell us right:
'tWhat time is father coming home tonght9''
Tho they have mocked other questions So
This will not matter much-becanse knowi
The Youth h's Companion.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

DurrO" Sne CIdV
eled again and
a gain, bringing
grains of sand in
her claws, till her
h o u s q was as
smooth and round
as could be. just
as she finished she
spied her lord and
master returning