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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
ONE WOMAN OBSERVES.

II love were not blind there would be
fewer marriages.
It's all right to feather your own nest.
provided you don't use borrowed plumes.
When al wise man has occasion to call
amy ono a liar -he-fses a leHS- distance
telephone.
Some folk. even IL they do finally get
to heaven, will register n kick because a
fiery chariot was not sent after them.
Ambition is only the desire 10 he the
other fellow. and then go him one better.
Most of us are too busy just living to
worry much about dying
a figure OF speech doesn't cut much of
a figure with the tailormade woman.
The odor of gasoline does not prove a
man TO own an automobile. lie may have
only just finished cleaning last winter $
suit.
Solitude differs from loneliness only i'm
the color of the thoughts that visit us.
We never appreciate anything quite so
much as when the fear steals into our
hearts that we are soon 10 lose il for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
HOW FEW WOMEN
KNOW HOW TO SIT

Probably not one woman I'm ten. even
In these days OF universal physical Cul-
ture, fully realizes the Importance OF a
correct position in sitting, the general
tendency being to secure the most luxu-
rlous possible pose in the most comfor-
table chair in the room.
Except for invalids and elderly persons
arm chairs are a mistake, and young
women and growing girls who have a
preference for this form OF ease are un-
Willingly doing their figures a great deal
OF harm: an ordinary straight backed
chair is more suitable for resting purposes
it's simplicity Of outline affording n ma
tural mould for correct pose.
A proper sitting position requires that
the spine shall be kept straight without
effort. and I'm order that the upper part.
with the weight IL supports, shall be ade-
quately carried, the sitter should occupy
a position In her chair which enables tho
lower part OF the spine 10 be braCed
against the back OF the seat
The chair being straight. the shoulders
may rest lightly against IL. although IL is
better IL the body is maintained I'm this
position without support at the shoulder
blades. Tho pose throws no strain upon
the ligaments of the spine, and at the
same time allows a proper position of the
shoulders, as wei! as OF the lungs, stom-
ach. and similar important organs which
should never be cramped or displaced even
slightly.
While correctly shaped corsets arc a
wonderful aid TO the figure they are by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

Professors OF literature i'm Yale univer-
sity may be excused If they cannot offer
to tteir upilS any very exact and posts
tive rules for the judgment OF literary
compositions. For there are no precise
principles of literary art, and if Walter
Peter suits the professional literary man
with "Marus the Epicurean." so Cutliffn
Hyne pleases tho multitude with his
Captain Kettle"
But there is an easily defined code of
gentility. courtesy and ordinary human
sympathy That code was hrutally out
ragged when Prof William Lyon Phelps
Of Yale In a lecture on The English
Novel" said this:
1T was the mistake of Mr.. Kipling's s
literary career. although. of course. bet
ter for his personal happiness. that he
did not die of pneumonia when he was i'll
I'm New York some years ago
Mr.. kipling lay for weeks i'm New
York hotel desperately III. While he was
unconscious his little daughter died of
the same disease and had been laid away
long before his friends and watchers dar-
cd tell him Of his loss
How much his later work has been af-
fected by that illness and that bitter sor-
row must be matter OF individual opin-
ion.
But as Yale has been I'm the habit Of
sending out gentlemen into the world we
cannot imagine that either the faculty or
the undergraduate community could read
without wra n and modification tho bru-
tai and boorish uttorance of Prof Phelps
IL Is singular that he restrained himsc:,
from suggesting that tho rest of Mr. Kip
lng's children should have died at the
same time New York American
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

party blpndercd in the choice of the head of its
ticket, there would have been complete political
overturn in the Empire state
That the Republican administration r New
York during the two years now drawing to a close
has been failure even the strongest sup
porters of Covernor-elect Hughes have denied
The misfortune of the Democracy lay in a
leader very large class ofindependentv could
not trust 1t is probable that before another cleo
ton takes place in New York laws will be passed
forbidding the contribution of money to any party
campaign fund by corporations. The enactment
of such statute by congress will he followed by
great decrease in the power of money in state,
well as congressional, campaigns, and this
should mean better and purer action the part
of the electors.
In New Jersey notice has been served upon
the Republican managers that unless they are
more scrupulous in their selection of candidates,
the voters will turn to another party For several
years New Jersey has been sodly Republican
state and the power of the corporations has been
great there, but this year the efforts of Mayor
Pagan and of Senator Colby opened the eyes of
the people even to the extent of making the elec-
ton close and possibly defeating the corporation
candidate for the United States senate.
It is time the voters OF Pennsylvania
turned aside from their determination to get relief
from boss and corporation domination by the cry
of regularity The recent result is largely due
TO the very able attorney general OF the United
States, who went into the keystone, state as the
alleged representative OF the president However,
those in charge of the reform movement not
at all discouraged. The men who fighting
the battle against graft in Pennsylvania bet
ter able to express opinion the future Of
good government in their state than any outsiders
possibly be.
In other states those who have taken part in
battles against bosses and rings have plenty OF
hope that their cause shall be triumphant
They base their hope, not only on the justice of
the cause for which they are fighting, but upon
the assurance that the people can be trusted with
their own.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
CRISIS IN OLD MEXICO.

The Mexican republic Is approaching a
political crisis. Porfirio Diaz, the arehi-
tect and builder of modern Mexico, will
soon close his remarkable account with
the nation. and the reius OF government
will pass into the hands of another. The
momentous day has been anticipated by
the creation Of a vice-presidency and the
selection Of Ramon Corral. the minister
of tho interior. 10 fll Il. on Dec T. 1904.
Daz and Corral were inaugurated for
terms OF six years each. At the end OF
the six years, II not before, Corral, ac-
cording to the present plans. will succeed
Diaz as president OF Mexico. IL Diaz
lives until the end OF his present term he
will be so years OF age.
What Will follow the passing OF DiaZ
cannot be foretold at the present time.
His rule has been absolute and prolonged
and. in view Of his extraordinary genius
and capacity for government IL Is posi-
bic that Mexico may not sec his equal
I'm future years. However, the people OF
Mexico generally do not anticipate trou-
BILE, believing that the political organiza- .
tion built up by Diaz, and the institut-
tions he has established. will endure IL
is probable, therefore, that the coming
crisis will be watched with greater anx-
iety outside Of Mexico. particularly IN the
United States.--Review of Reviews.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

no means. the be-all-and-end-all Of this
important question, and the woman who
values her carriage and appearance
should never allow her body TO lapse into
slovenly, ungraccful attitudes. The care
less one sinks into n chair with an air of
complete relaxation, and occupies il as
gracefully as would a sack OF potatoes,
every muscle loose and the shoulders and
head dropping forward 10 the detriment of
throat and bust, 10 say nothing OF moro
vital organs.
Or else she sits anyhow. one arm thrown
over the back of chair. with the result
that the opposite shoulder is depressed in
a most ugly manner, while her body is
perched awkwardy upon the seat with
one knee supporting the under limb; a
habit. by the way sometimes productive
Of appendicitis and similar troubles.
Nor should tho arms be folded--a habit
very common among school teachers. That
position not only strains the spinal col.
umn but 1attens the bust. throws un-
necessary strain and weight upon the
stomach and diaphragm. and retards the
processes of digestion and respiration.
In warm weather tho body often feels
that the effort OF maintaining an upright
posture i'm almost impossible. Placing the
arms we'll behind the back occasionally
while seated. thoroughly expanding the
chest has a wonderfully rejuvenating ef-
feet.
The use of one Of the many "eXercisers
so largely advertised at the present time
is much To be advocated for I'm this way
the muscles are gently and firmly but not
unduly developed, superhuous flesh is
steadily kept down, and the throat. neck
and chest benefit in a most surprising
manner, to tho great advantage of the
general carriage. Even In repose the fig.
ure should be studied. because 1t is wher
tho body is lax that ugly poses are formed
which nsidiously become permanent un.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

Rhode Islanders will be interested in the re-
port from Delaware, based on last weeks cleo
ton, which says that J. Edward Addicks has been
entirely eliminated from the politics OF that state
So many reports OF similar tenor have come
out OF Delaware that the public may be some
what inclined TO doubt the latest
For example, on the last occasion which
it announced that the gasman had been wiped
out, as the result of popular election, he reap
peared with singular suddenness and claimed to be
the arbiter of federal appointments by President
Roosevelt.
Despite that, however, the decent people OF the
country will hope that by the latest verdict at the
polls in Delaware Addcks has been finally and
completely eliminated.
And there is reason for such hope.
The Du Points have crushed the gas man
Colonel Henry n. Du Pont is the United States
senator-elect and he is opposed to the. reelection
of Addcks' man, Alice, as his colleague in the
senate
Indications point, therefore, to the dropping o
Alice, the gaSman's man. and to the kicking ou
of the gas man himself from the Republican
politics OF the state of Delaware.
Attacks attempted to gain foothoid in thi:
state, but was prevented from doing so by tht
alertnesS of public sentiment 1c could never
have established himself i'll Delaware had The
people fully realized the danger of his presence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
GRUMBLERS, GIT!

A man who stands on the street corner
chewing and splitting, telling how the
government should be rum, cursing she
town. finding fault with iiis grandmother
because she was a woman. claiming tha.
the merchants are a lot II thieves, that
the lawyers and newspaper men would
skin man TO a finish "ud a whole lot
more is nuisance ana an abominatiou.
Any town pestered with one g." more such
worthless would be iusuded in eXer Using
cowhide authority on the bosom ot their
trousers. No one is obliged TO live where
he is not suited. II things don't suit YOU
head in town is an enterprise killer
every time. e.--Macksville (Kanl Enter
prise
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
ANOTHER REBATE FARCE.

Another act I'm the comedy OF rebate
prosecutions" which must furnish inn
mense amusement to the syndicated rail-
road moguls has been played at Mime
apolis. The federal grand jury there
brings I'm Ia indictments against corpo-
rations and their managers, the individ-
uals iu the cases being the underlings who
carried out the policy OF the directors and
executives This is not the worst OF the
farce The Joke on tho public Is found I'm
the fact that under the ii7 indictments
the punishment" for the defendants "
found guilty Is n minimum fine OF tloo
and maximum fine Of 5000.
II the STANDARD oil company was stag
gered by the fine or 5000 imposed on "
recently in Ohio for maintaining con-
spiracy I'm restraint Of trade tho attack
OF tho federal grand jury az Minneapolis
will strike terror To- the hearts Of railroad
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others
OUR CASE WITH Japan.

Perhaps a boycott OF American manu-
factures by Japan is now unavoidable. II
looks like H. IL will not rest there There
Will presently be no open door i'm Man
churia, and our traffic with eastern Asia
north Of the Straits Settlements will cease.
A Japanese boycott directed against us
would be a very much more serious affair
than a boycott by China, infinitely more
serious. Moreover. II Japan adopts the
boycott China will reconstitute her boy
colt at once. Continued residence for
Americans I'm Japan will he impracticable,
American houses and agencies will have
TO close. All Americans will be excluded
from .Corea.
We should infer that material conse-
quences would at once ensue 10 the trade
OF San Francisco, consequences that
should concern the people who are now
bravely struggling to build up that town
and grasp again the reins OF commerce.
The situation is very serious. Japan Is
not China. Her people have grounds for
their sensitiveness. Their national con-
cept Of honor Is higher than that Of any
other people. Commercial considerations,
cons iderations Of property, Of material
welfare. considera tions even OF life, avail
nothing against the japanese sense OF
honor San Francisco in her hour OF dire
stress aud travail gladly accepted the
generous gifts OF Japan. and In time OF
convalescencc requited them with flouts
and with insults.
There arc no worse enemies OF TINS
country in existence today than the men
who control San Francisco; who rule It's
labor organizations with an iron rod, and
who plumber its population at their dis
cretion These are the men who WELD
prerogatives OF the American people
Japan cannot discriminate. The sugges b
tlon. for instance. that Japan would divert
the Asiatic trade 10 Seattle and Tacoma
a suggestion which TO American ears has
painfully practical aspect, that sugges-
tion would have no interest for Japan IN
deed. would not be entertained for a mo-
mCnt.
The curtailmcnt of our foreign market
Is not the most important feature OF inc
case Perhaps 10 Is the one which should
give us tho least concern. As the epislde
develops and assumes its logical grow IN
We must lose the Philippines and Hawaii
There may be many who would like 20 be
rid of them. hut we DO not believe there
is any American who wants 10 he rld OF
them i'm that way-New York sun
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
OSTRICHES ARE WORTH
ABOUT $500 A PAIR

The ostrich business i'm the United
States is fairly prosperous. especially I'm
the Salt River Valley, Arizona. where 1900
OF the 1000 ostriches i'm the country are
owned.
This is new lipe of animal Industry
for Americans and there is much to be
learned. We have not thus far produced
such fancy birds as have some OF the
more experienced breeders i'm South AZ
RIGA, but the size seems 10 be increasing
and the health OF the birds Is all that
could be desired.
So far serious ostrich diseases have not
troubled the American raiser: even the
so-called barring OF the feathers has not
been observed Ostriches need a hot. dry
climate. such as is found I'm the South
west. The rainy portion OF the South Is
Gar less desirable, although this is some
times mentioned as suitable for ostrich
rasing.
Alfalfa pasture is also essential; an
acre OF alfalfa will carry four ostriches
and, which is OF far more Importance.
will keep them I'm good health. our
American ostriches are now worth $500 a
pair at four years of age. No one should
imagine that ostrich farming is "A get
rich-quick scheme, for the birds are not
ready for mating until they become four
years old.-Country Life i'm America.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
TRY THIS FORTHCOMING
THANKSGIVING DINNER.

Shall we adhere to the old-fashioned
dinner or serve one replete with the latest
novelties propounded by chefs? This is a
question which must be answered indvid-
ually and governed by the testes of those
who make up our households. In any
case we prepare n special menu and one
or the other OF the following may serve
us as a guide.
oyster Soup.
Roast Turkey. Boiled Ham
Chicken Pie.
Celery. Cranberry Jelly.
Mashed Potatoes. Creamed Onions
Succotash. squash
Cold Slaw.
Baked Indian Pudding Pumpkin Pie
Nuts. Raisins. Apples
Coffee Cider
Chicken Consomme.
Roast Turkey. Chestnut Stuffing.
Duchesse Potatoes. Caulinower
Cranberry Sherbert.
Celery Mayonnaise. Cheese Waters
Nesselrode Pudding Fancy Cakes
Salted Nuts. Bonbons.
Coffee.
oysters on the half shell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
THINGS CURIOUS.
In TERRA del Fuego rain or sn

In TERRA del Fuego rain or snow falls
almost constantly.
There is a plant I'm Chicago which mar
ufactures more maple sugar I'm a mouth.
said DIR. w. II. Wiley In recent addr, ss.
than is produced by nature I'm the whole
OF the state of Vermont I'm a year
a gentleman playing on the links 2 [
Port ST. Mary. Isle of Man, had driven
from the fifth hole when a biz sea gul
swooped down on the ball as IL lit and
carried il off in its bill, with six other
gulls furiously contesting for possession.
Buttons sewod on a silk ground formed
a scrolwork recently sold at a north
London auction, the ornament being the
work OF a country c.ergymnn's wife who
thus utilized the buttons put I'm the offer
tory bags OF her husband = church
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
A MARRIAGE LOTTERY.

Every year i'm tho Rumai country, in
India. about October a marriage lottery
Is held. The names of all tho marriage
able girls and Of the young men of the
circle who want To get married arc writ
ten on slips Of paper and thrown into
separate earthen pots. From these they
are drawn against one another by tho
local wise man This simply determines
the fact that the Rumai girl has come
out and is ready 10 be married and tho
youth whose name is drawn against hers
thereby obtains a letter of introduction.
with authority 10 make love Immediately
with what ardor and success he is capa-
bic of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
A PROTEST.

Said the Dog to the Horse.
can you tell me why. pray,
Those arrogant humans
Have such n queer way
When they put on new show
Its sense In a fog
They say they will try IL
At first on the dog?
Said the Horse TO the Dog,
What I'd like 10 know
is when those same humans
Get up a bum show
With no sense or merit.
Why they MI any way
With lot OF fool antics.
And call IL horse play?'
Said the Dog and the Horse,
I'VE raise bark and neigh
In protest emphatic
'Gainst this human way;
Let them seek for their folly
Their own names, at least,
Nor saddle IL on an
Intelligent beast"
Baltimore American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Much uncertainty exists as TO why tho
orange blossom has been so much worn
by brides, but the general opinion seems
TO he that IL was adopted as an emblem OF
fruitfulness According to some authori-
ties, the practice has been derived from
the Saracens, among whom the orange
blossom was regarded as symbol OF a
prosperous marriage, n circumstance
which is partly accounted for by the fact
that I'm the east the orange tree bears
ripe fruit and blossoms at the same time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
WATERPROOF GLUE.

gum shellaC three parts and India rubber
one part by weight. these constituents
being dissolved in separate vessels IN
ether. free from alcohol. subject to a gem
tie heat. When thoroughly dissolved the
two solutions are mixed and kept for
some time I'm a vessel tightly sealed.
This glue resists the action of water.
both hot and cold. as well as most acids
and alkalls If the glue is thinned by
the admixturc of ether and applied as "A
varnish to leather along the seams where
this has been sewn together, IL renders
the joint or seam water tight and almost
impossible To separate.-Scientihc Amcri-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

rebaters. II the great Rockefeller monop-
oily does not feel its fine more than a flea
bite. the railroad rebaters will not know
anything has happened TO them.
The public is getting tired Of this kind
Of comedy. because IL is altogether at it's
expense. IT would like to see more real
prosecutions OF rebaters begln-some in
dictments for crimes committed since the
Hepburn act made rebating a prison Of
fense, and some sentences Of rebaters to
wear stripes.-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
is 1T ECONOMY?

have seen A lady spoil a pair OF fine
gloves trying 90 rescue nickel from "A
mud puddle. Several people have been
run over by street cars or teams I'm New
York while trying 10 rescue "A dropped
package. a hat, an umbrella or a cane.
Paris bank clerk, who was carrying
bag of gold through the streets
dropped a l0-franc piece. which rolled
from the sidewalk lie set his bag down
TO look for the lost piece. aud while he
was trying to extricate II from the gutter
some one stole his bag and ran away with
it-SucCeSs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC

Hearst beaten York, his Iepub-
lican Mr.. Hughes, has been elected The sum
OF this Republican victory is that tho Empire state will
have n Republican governor--nothing
Today began official of the cast
n and the face Of the returns cam
didate the Republican ticket below Mr. Hughes has
been defeated There does not valid reason
a belief final and authoritative count will
change this apparent result
Therefore aside from the single office Of the
state York Democratic. VIII IL not he Demo.
cratic years hence when president OF the United
Is he chosen?
the heads Of the state tickets in New York
we concerned in last weeks election, IL choice
be persons Mr. Hearst beaten because the
people did believe in him personally Mr.. Hughes
the people had full trust in him
sonally.
Nor should it he forgotten that the president aided
materially Hughes by letting the people
know emphatic way that Mr. Hughes had his
full complete endorsement
How Republicans the basis Of last weeks
dict can make the claim that New York will be found
I'm the Republican column for president 1908 Is difficult
10 understand
Now York Democrats have simply repudated pre-
tender The and he of tho party still loyal
Democrats and will be found so two years hence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
With the Jolly
It's SvagGcr.

It's SvagGcr.
'Tn ask him to Sunday with us.
'If you do you'll make n fatal blunder,
Ask him 10 weekend. ."-Courier-Journal
Was Tactful.
Maiden Lady (rescued from drowning,
TO her rescuer)-How can | ever thank
YOU noble young man? Are you mar
ried7
mo. have you got pretty daughter?'
-Meggendorfer-B Blatter.
Doing IL Right.
The navy boards plans for a N.~o-ton
battIeship should include crane strong
enough TO hoist the enemy's batteship on
deck that she may be carried into port
and patched up again.-Philadelphia In
quirer,
Domestic Felicities.
Ue-It is remarkable what great fools
marry the most beautiful women.
she-oh! you fiatter!-Courrier de Eta
tas Unis.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
REFORM AND THE PEOPLE.

The closest inspection OF election returns does
not indicate any reason to doubt the ultimate
triumph OF the people and Of their interests. So
far as last Tuesdays verdict went it was largely
satisfactory. In New York there was produced
evidence enough TO show that had not the R.pub-
liean party put forward the ablest and most ener-
getio man in It's ranks, and had not the Democratic