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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
TOO MUCH LAW

course of his address at the annual meeting OF
the American Bar association Minneapolis week,
to the danger that turks excessive legislation
subject rite but there can be no question that it
In interest with the steady increase in the volume of
lation.
Life itself and it's activities are constantly becoming
complicated. Peck fully justified
tending that IL would foolish suppose
go on with its ever growing complexlty and Legislators
be dumb and silent" The peril and It greater
today than before. that the freedom of the ind
vdual will be so hedged about with regulations and
restraints established by law submerged
ground in relentless Unsuitable mechanism that
neither knows nor cares"
The problem presented by such menace obvious.
1t What is to be done to reconcile individual right with
1t is fundamental principle that in a republic law
is the will of the majority II this will of the majority
much blessing o orderly
government In much OF the current legislation, Mr.
Peck views IT, there provided scrutiny that pries into
affairs that supposed to pertain to the individual
primarily interested"
That is to say, we are confronted daily with fresh
testimony the world governed may
legislation tendency democraces.
Tocqueviles democracy
should extend sphere aspirations
give every individual his possible value
In this he held that democracy is distinguished from
socialism, which makes the individual IAN
MS According this reasoning the
more the individual is unlimited the nearer does he
proach the condition OF socialism,
Commenting n legislation of the year Peck
araa bat n proved the fondness of the American
for mere law making. Many statutes
apparent than crafty the ambition OF legislators
associated with some law. The making
Of awmaking, and not with the view
OF lettering society is positive evil
Every new law enacted increases to a greater or lesser
shrinkage the individual and frequently
without accomplishing real beneht to the public
Undoubtedly" Peck "the citizen the
of the bargain when this happens"
constantly growing number OF dead statutes that
obsolete and imperative though they had
formally repealed is signal testimony TO the futty
enactng which the public welfare does require
which the people will not therefore, take the trouble
enforce.
useless laws generally remained unenforced
the volume OF practicable law not quite large
a Of the statutes would seem TO indicate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

itself upon a body polite during the entire his
tory of this republic.
Let every wageworker from this time until the
polls close on November @, constitute himself a
missionary in the of political reform. Let
him proclaim its principles everywhere and in all
places where men do congregate.
The reform forces must contend not only
against Braytonisms trickery, duplicity and
knavery but against the nexhaustble corruption
fund which it is collecting for the de-
bauchery of the electorate.
But over them all, over the double dealing and
chcane the buying and selling of votes the honest
electorate will triumph. 1t has decreed the destruc-
tion of malevolent Braytonism which has outraged
and enslaved it, and that decree will be enforced by
the irresistible power of its ballots
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
THE POSEUR.

have a stunning sort OF pose
That's very dear 10 me,
And also much admired by those
Who have the eyes 10 see:
ct Is not every man who knows
Exquisite Artistry
For many months l sought the kind
Most suited to my style;
The modes In poses change. ] find,
And every little while
one wears a different state OF mind,
A different class OF smile!
The "over-bored" is quite passe
And young enthusiasm"
Is only done i'm book or play;
The esoteric spasm.
fear, has really seen its day
(Now everybody has END
The breathless bard seemed new enough
Swift signals from the muses.
And verses scribbled on the cuff
Mid absent. rapt excuses;
But If one can't sustain the bluff,
There's so much that he loses!
/ thought TO be a socialist
Dsheveled and dramatic:
CThe ladies who are on ones list
Grow so absorbed ecstatlcD
Yet hesitated TO insist
on dwelling I'm an attcl
Despairing, with nor pose nor pelf
] saw the world ignore me,
And looming large the social shelf
With no one TO adore me.
But now-I'm posing as myself,
And carry all before met
Ethel NJ. Keeley In Smart Set.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
COMBS AND COMPLEXION.

Let only the golden haired or black
haired girl risk the gold and ivory combs,
and the silver one is for the brunette
alone. No shade OF hair was ever born
or invented which could not wear tortoise
she'll It's tints and lights are universally
becoming These combs are all eXpen-
sivc. for only the genuine materials or
the best limitations are worth buying. The
handsomest ones are jeweled, which
brings them TO a fabulous price.
In selecting any comb be careful TO
choose one with long teeth curved so
that the comb feels firm in the hair. IL
is both dangerous 10 the comb and en-
tarrassing to the wearer TO have 1t fall.
II you are within reach of any Chinese
importer he is the best one 10 furnish you
an ivory comb. The Chinese have been
quick to learn our desires, and they have
adapted their handiwork accordingly.
Some OF their shops display combs carved
in exquisite designs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
LIVING BEYOND
ONES MEANS.

A short time ago an officer OF local
union produced mis- family budget to
prove that his wages and his fellow
craftsmen did not allow them to make
both ends meet. and compelled them to
run into debt even i'm good tfrr1rs, tirues
or full steady employment other work
men sent letters TO the Record Herald In
which they claimed that on lower wages
than those of the complaining leader they
had lived comfortably with families, effect.
cd saving and invested I'm modest homes
Without passing on this interesting con-
troversy, it may be stated generally that
there are family budgets and budgets
and that how far an income will go Is
largely a question of good management
The Massachusetts bureau OF labor sta
tistics has published the results Of an in
quiry which throws some light on the
habits of certain elements OF the popula-
tion and which is relevant to this family
budget question
Boston Is a busy, thrifty and prosperous
city. Wages there are as high as any
where IN New England. Yet about 10 per
cent of the city's population do not pay
their household debts. The bureaus fig
ures show that rs per cent of the bad
debts" OF grocers. butchers and small
shopkeepers have been incurred by tho
wage earners. per cent by the wealthy
class and III per cent by the professional
class
The report says that the highest per-
centage OF uncollectablc debts among
workmen cannot be attributed 10 inability
under existing prices OF necessarles 10
meet all ordinary household expenses, but
that there Is n tendency just now among
the poorer classes 10 live beyond their
means In order TO make as good an ap-
pearance rs people I'm far better crcum-
stances And the abuse ~ credit. the re-
port declares. fosters this deplorable tcn-
doncy.
The bureau limited It's Investigation TO
Boston. II would he instructive 10 know
whether the situation revealed is excep-
tlonal or Characteristic OF other large
cities Can II be that I'm prosperous times
10 per cent OF the people I'm cities fail 10
pay their household bills?-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
FOR ANOTHER DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
THE NEW RAILROAD LAW.

This apparent strong partiality OF the
courts TO the railroads as against public
re gulation is doubtless to be explained on
other grounds than those of mere friend
ship for "a great vested interest. 1t is a
somewhat curious and decidedly illumin
ating fact that the English attempt at
public regulation OF railroads met with
the same eXperience-a multiplying attitude
on the part OF the judiciary. Some months
ago President Hadley OF Yale, in review
ing the early British efforts at regulation,
made these observations:
"The courts were slow in giving re-
dress and were inclined TO tolerate
great many shippers but chambers of
commerce seriously and Justly objected.
The courts insisted on retrying
questions in their entirety. instead of ac-
quiesclng I'm the attempt TO separate the
law from the facts.
This was an almost inevitable result; T;
partly because laws and facts were things
so closely interviewer that II was hard
to separate them, and partly because the
courts i'm England. as I'm every other
country, resented attempts to infringe
upon their jurisdiction and made diff
culties for every legislative act that un-
dertook 10 do so. The consequence was
that the shipper instead OF finding a case
decided I'm his favor without appeal. was
subjected to n roundabout and circultous
course OF litigation, with the courts pref
udiced against him, because they were
anxious 10 vindicate their own past func-
tions against legislative interference"
But the American courts have gone
further than this Without undertaking
directly 10 challenge the power OF con-
gress to confer rate-fixing functions upon
a commission. they indirectly destroyed
the power OF the commission to- enforce
- orders IA 10 rates and practically null
lifted certain important provisions OF the
law such as the long and short haul
clause.
While. therefore. outward opposition to
the extended law has largely disappeared.
II is still inwardly alive and counting
upon the federal judiciary 20 make the
act OF small effect The temper OF the
courts thus becomes n vital factor In the
present disposition OF the matter The
attention OF that branch OF the govern
ment may thus I'm fairness and reason
be called 10 tho fact that the country Is
determined 90 bring the transportation
monopoly under close regulation. and that
the failure Of the present policy from
whaevver cause will operate not 10 cut
the bonds upon monopoly. but 10 bring Il
under public ownership and operation
Spriengheld Republican
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
POPULARIZE ESPERANTO.

That new universal language, esperanto.
Is getting a firm grip on humanity In all
norts OF the world Some readers may
not know what it looks like and sounds
like. The following translation OF the
chorus OF Everybody Works But Father"
may enlighten them.
Cul labores scd patro
III sidas clrkau vio tago
Kun Ia pledoj sur des fjaro-loco.
Fumlant Ia argila ploo,
Patrimo emprenas dcs lavo,
Tiel farns nlino Anne.
Cio laboras on mia domo
Sed mia maljuma vlro.
Chicago News
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
ANYTHING FOR A CHANGE.

4 little girl. after n month spent alone
with her mother I'm n remote country cot
tagc. was walking through some fields
with her one evening. and suddenly made
the startling remark: II do wish God was
walking with me now. mummy Mummy
was fortunately wise enough 20 inquire
further into this unexpected desire.
why. darling?" she asked. The child
heaved sigh I'm gettln' little bit
tired OF you. mummy" she answered With
a deprecaung smile.-London Chronicle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
MY GOODNESS BUT ...
HE WAS SARCASTIC.

you need not be so critical" says
the person accused. you say / have
a vinegar disposition. put every one
knows that you have one too
Il acknowledge IL" retorted the ac-
cuser. But mine is a genuine pure
cider vinegar disposition, while yours
Is the commercial compound OF sui
phuric acid and water'-Woman
Home Companion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
A PLANET SUPPORTER.

Mr.. Jerome has for supporters number
OF New York newspapers and also, ac-
cording 10 an East Side astrologer, the
planet Mercury. Can tho planet Mercury
carry a Tammany cnucus? Alas. In poll
tics one must get down to the earth
Springfield Republican.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
LIKE BANOUO'S GHOST.

The suggestion OF government pensions
to veterans or tho Confederate army bots
up about once in so often. like Danauo's
ghost and other troublesome things BY
and by well have to como 20 it-taere
won't be any ono else left in the country
not already on the pension lists Boston
Advertiser CRep).
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others
POLITICIANS NOT IN 1T.

In Brooklyn a committee OF one hum
dred is making up n judicial ticket, and
the movement has spread TO Buffalo,
Plttsburg and other cities. There Is de-
sire on the part OF ALL except politicians
seeking favors and designing corporations.
to have n Judiciary free from all cntang-
ling alliances, and Joseph Choatc heads
a movement which promises to become
do Blade
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Yesterdays

Yesterdays Labor Day demonstration was notable for
number OF who participated In the parade
appearance they passed through the
public and for the dignity they preserved
both in line and out OF t. Big events which draw
hundreds thousands OF peons together generally
marked nd marred by unfortunate happening Not
regretabe during yesterdays celebra
ton teshes most significantly to the worth,
sefrespect Of organized labor in these
plantations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
HOME INDUSTRY.

Possibly the reason more Indiana dol
lars have not been reaching the Republic
can congressional committee Is that thcro
is n large homo industry I'm this line that
the Hoosiers believe I'm patronizlng. In
lanapols Ncws.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
AN AWFUL POSSIBILITY.

II that Canadian paper which threat
ems 10 revolt I'm case Great Britain makes
any more concessions TO the United States
doesn't watch out Il Will tempt Rudyard
Kipllng 60 write another poem.-Chicago
Record Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Household Hints and
Other Items for Women

Lambs kidneys and bacon.
Fried cucumbers.
Hot rolls. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Tomatoes cunada.
Baked potatoes.
DINNER.
Cream OF cabbage soup.
Boiled smoked tongue.
Horseradish sauce.
Baked potatoes. Carrots.
Cucumber salad
Frozen souffle. Coffee.
1T SOUNDS GOOD.
BREAKFAST.
Blackberries and Cream.
Fried egg plant. Crisp bacon.
flashed potatoes
Rolls. Coffee.
Crab meat salad. Pepper sandwiches.
Orange ice. Angel food.
Iced coffee.
DINNER
Green corn soup.
Fried chicken. Mashed potatoes.
Asparagus salad.
Cherry pudding. Coffee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
IN THE SLOT.

The Car dropped 100000 acres OF crown
lands In the Russian peasants slot on
Monday. and he Is going 20 drop 10000, 600
more a few days later The aristocracy Is
coming down-very reluctantly 10 be sure,
but they don't want 20 spend the rest OF
their time going 20 eachsother's funerals.
Hartford Times
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Fixing Them All.

Tom-How are you getting on with
Miss Slippery?
DiCk-Greati
Tom-See much of her?
Dick-No but | got her mother and
her father and her little brother down
pat. and now I'm cultivating the dog
After that getting her consent ought
TO be a clnCh!-Detroit Free Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
PATTING ON THE BACK.

Nothing In President Roosovelts mimi
table keynote letter is more delicious than
his pattlng congress on the back for hav-
ing nationally modified the radical meas
ures certain unnamed persons "Clamored
for. or."-Wnshington Post Gnd).
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
AN INDICATION.

There are Indications that New York
will have a very lively gubernatorlal cam
paign this fall. and there Is also n poss-
bility that one or two pretty good men
may get themselves nominated. Chicago
Record Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

Boston Journal; The doleful news Is prom
ulgated that scallops Narraganset Bay.
a all the good things OF gasromony
becoming so2'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Too bad.

Pretty Girl came to answer to
your ad for a stenographer.
Enpecs-Sorry, madam, but I'm afraid
you won't meet my wife's requirements.
Brooklyn life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
TODHY'S DIVER SIONS

KElTH's-Continuou performance.
lMPgRIAL-Parisian Belle.
EMPIRE-"The Power of Money.
WEsTMiNsrER- Blue Ribbon
Girls
NIckEI-Motion Pictures and Illustra-
ted Songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

Cleveland they have established school for
Wives" Presently school TO teach FISH to swim may be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04
Not Eussy.

Her father-"But sir you are not tho
sort of a man | should like for a SON.
in-law.
Young man-"Oh. that's all right.
You are not the sort or man should
like for a father-in- law, but I'm not
going to make your daughter miser-
able for life by refusing to marry her
on that account
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

HoTber.-What Is an ndage?
His pam adago is an cpignmmati:
sophIstry manufactured 20 prevent on.
from doing something he wants TO Go OF
to induce him 10 do something he
doesn't.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

The date Is September 5, 1905. Read
the News Democrat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

The political prophets be brought realize
that sufficient the year 1908 Is the evil thereof
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

Wherever else Il spelling reform ought to be
pplied with vigor to the dialect story writers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

W NO HSSOuHt'
Doctor-Tell your mother | have been
so busy that / was unable TO call last
week.
Little Girl-Oh mother just sent me
to tell you she began 10 get better Just
as soon as you stopped calling, and she's
all right now.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

President Roosevelt stil sticks by deformed spell
ng order. He's but he can't be hushl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER q, 1906.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-04

Entered 1906 at the postoce at Providence L.
class matter under act of Congress OF Maro
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-14
CASE IS SENT BACK TO
NEWPORT FOR new TRIAL

The supreme court decided In the case
Of Lulu Battle VS.. Margaret ]. Robinson
that the justice who presided at the trial
In the superior court erred In granting
defendants motion for a non suit The
plaintiff was employed as a domestic by
defendant and upon returning about mid
night passed through an unfastened gate
leading to passage way near the de-
fendant's house and fell into a deep de-
preston, with steps on both sides. which
furnished entrance to the house base
ment. This depression lay In the path
OF a person entering the agte. Plaintiff
was badly injured
Plaintiff had see under-servants use
this passageway. but never had used II
herself and had received no danger warn
ing.
In the courts opinion this language In
used I'VE think that in these circum-
stances II was negligence on the part
OF the defendant TO leave the gate un-
fastened at night without at least placing
a light there or giving warning OF the
danger to the plaintiff And we do not
think that the plaintiff was guilty Of
contributory negligence IN using way
which was convenient than the other and
to all appearances safe.
The cases relied upon by tho defend
ants counsel are not parallel to this case
and do not apply"
The case is sent back to the superior
court OF Newport for new trial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-14
MANY ATTEND
FUCKERS FUNERAL
At AUbURNDALE

Auburndale. Mass. June A-The fu1
neral of Charles L. Tucker. who put 10
death at the state prison at Charlestown
last Tuesday morning. for the murder OF
Mabel Page took place at tho home OF hts
parents today.
Rev. William c. winslow OF Boston con-
Quoted tho funeral services. The little
Tucker home was filled with relatives and
friends OF the young man.
After Offering prayer Mr.. winslow said:
"An hours close talk with Charles Louis
Tucker. fully half OF 1t in contact with
his soul and inner self. convinced me that
he spoke the truth when he solemnly de-
clared TO me- i am perfectly innocent OF
this crime; I know nothing about it,
At the conclusion OF the services In the
Tucker home the body was taken 70 the
railroad station and placed upon train
which conveyed IL to Worcester, where IL
will be inferred in the family plot.
More than 500 people have viewed
fuckers body since it was brought TO his
homs Tuesday morning, at least 300 OF
this number having visited the house this
morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-14
MISS ZIMMERMAN'S PUPILS
GAZE DELIGHTFUL RECITAL

A piano recital was given in the Stewart
Street Baptist church last evening by
pupils OF Miss Elisabeth M. zimmerman.
a graduate OF the Conservatory OF Music
at Frankfort, Germany, assisted by Rob
ert c. Reed, baritone.
The participants were: Sadie McCartin,
Ida Knight. Rupert Hyde, Clarence
Thompson, George Start. Gladys Hsr-
rison, Miriam Mitchell Jennie Palmer,
Eleanor Mitchell, Loretta Faust. Ruth
Mitchell, Harley Hyde, Elsie Nicholas.
winifred Palmer. Nettie Mitchell. Flor
ence Snow, Gertrude Huntington, Fannie
Manchester and Gladys Angel.
The work OF hs pupils forcefully attest
ed the painstaking care given 20 them by
Miss Zimmerman. az well as the thor
oughness OF her methods and the artistic
and musicianly qualities that she has de-
veloped IN them; and she was warmly
congratulated by the parents and friends
who made UP the large and delighted au-
dience.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-14
TENNIS TOURNAMENT OF
WANNAM0lSETT CLUB

The Wannamoisott Country club will
hold its second annual open tennis tour
nament under the auspices OF the u. s.
N. L. T. A, opening on Saturday. June
23d
Play will begin each day at o'clock.
uled for a later hour. provided arrange
ment is made In advance.
The events will be mems singles. mems
doubles and consolation singles. open TO
players defeated in their first (actualy
Played match.
Matches will be best two sets in three
with the exception OF the finals, which
will be best three in Ave.
First and runner-up prizes will be
awarded in singles and nrst prizes IN
doubles and consolation singles.
Entrance fee for singles. 81; for doubles,
$3.50 for each player
The rules OF the u. S. n. L. 7. A. will
govern play Wright & Ditson balls will
be used and the referee will be Clarence
r. Budlong.
The privileges of the club will be ex-
tended TO all contestants. Both dirt and
grass courts will be used.
Entries will close Thursday. June 2l
at o'clock. and should be sent to ]. ID.
e. Jones, Box 13s. Providence. The
drawings will be made Thursday even
ing.
The tournament committee consists Of
]. ID. r.. Jones. chairman; Russell n.
Dana, Frederick w. Jones' Howard d.
Day. Frederick r. Budlong. James A.
Pirce and r. Tudor Gross.