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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
KANSAS KISSERS NOW
FURNISH LIVE ISSUE

At last Kansas has a real, live cam
paign Issue. one that means business
and that will touch where the tariff
would be a dead one; one that Will
arouse enthusiasm among the young
and old, an issue as full OF human in
terest as Chicago Is OF graft.
Governor Hoch, who is nice old
party, tidy i'm his manners, did or did
not kiss the lady. And the lady told
after she had given the matter deep
Thought.
II is spring. glorious. vernal spring.
Birds are mating In every lilac bush.
Turtle doves coo as the shades OF
night close In on the wheat fields of
the plains and the whiskey joints Of
the prohibition towns. Fond lovers
seek the parks and the porches. The
air is saturated with sentiment and
the human heart throbs, and things
happen.
Richmond Pearson Hobson holds the
American kissing record at all dis
tances and weights. They are talking
OF making him president.
Andrew Carnegie put his three-hun-
dred million dollar lips to those OF an
Atlanta woman and steel stock ad-
vanced seven points.
Dowie's boy, the lad who Is loved
and cursed by the busted prophet on
alternate days, found great notoriety
for the reason that he had never been
kissed, and the great American nation
questioned his sanity.
Don't blame Hoch.-Kansas City
World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
THE sPIRIT OF PEACE.

The proposition of the laborite member
OF the English parliament Henry Vivian.
that the government take drastic steps 10
reduce the expenditures for armaments.
caused earnest discussion. This IL, OF
course one Of the most important Ques-
tions any government can deal with. 1t
is OF special Importance 60 England ow-
ing Of course. 10 her varied interests and
to the scattered positions OF her depend
encies. What the labor men object to Is
not only the cost OF war, but the large ex-
penditures for maintaining and equipping
armies. The labor men realize that IL Is
the poor who suffer most from war. In
few countries are the results OF a foreign
war more quickly felt by the mechanics
and operatives than in England. The la
Dor leaders have themselves felt the pinch
OF poverty In such times and IL Is little
wonder they are earnest In tho matter OF
disarmament.
sir Edward Grey announced that tho
government was In sympathy with the
idea expressed IN Mr.. Vivian's speech.
particularly as the member wished the
government TO reach an agreement with
other nations upon the subject.
The foreign secretary favored discussing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
CUBA A GOOD BUYER.

The special agent Of the department or
commerce and labor reports 10 Secretary
Metcalf that Cuba will take about $4,000. :
900 worth OF products from the United
States this year. An increase OF trade IN
looked for I'm many lines. the speciai
agent. Charles M Pepper, says, and he
further declares we will continue 10
monopolize the market for foodstuffs. In
branches OF machinery, steel and iron
products the United States Is I'm the lead
OF other sellers. 1t took our boot ana
shoe manufacturers a little while to learn
that the Cuban foot was somewhat DIFF
ferent from the foot they had been hitting
previously but the discovery being made
the market for our shoes was secured
About $l20. 900 of capital from this couh-
try has been invested I'm Cuba and un-
doubtedly a great deal more VIII De-
but while the people of the United states
are deeply interested I'm Cuba for many
reasons IL is pleasing 10 note that we are
winning our reward In practical way
from the country 10 which we gave free
dom.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

that the system did not prevent intense
suffering and great injustices. Being
men and devoted TO the ideals of their
positions. there were doubts and vain
thoughts about a czardom that would
be founded on the love, not the fear,
of the ruled. The beaurocracy was
but exemplin ncation OF the czar's power.
II was impossible for him to attend to
everything. and those at the head OF
departments sought their pounds of
flesh from the people who had become
financially bankrupt
The efforts OF the students of those
Pobiedonostsef really amounted to
little. Until the Japanese war II seemed
hopeless conflict--that between the
new and the old. Now the new par
lament has met and the two great
forces meet on common ground, The
representatives OF the people have
greater obstacles in their path than
ever representatives had before. SO
sided has been the government
that for the people to achieve a victory
without some fearful rebellion seems
difficult indeed. There are those who
believe. though, that the hour OF de-
liverance is at hand because the Rus
slams have shown their ability in
many paths. 1t is ito be hoped the
optimists are right I'm their judgments
OF the future, but at any rate all men
will watch with keen interest the out
come of the contest which began yes
terday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
OUT TO WIN.

The assertion industriouy circulated by certain Republican
anpuaors that h Democrats don't to elect their sena
toria candidate" is false.
Things have changed
The of the foro hope has by Rhode Island The
when required be Democrat and to cling
tenaciously to Democratic principles
The action taken today accordance with the broad and far
seeing policy the committee supported by the independent
for disclosed 1t means
precisely what appears; and it means business
The Democratic united enthusiastic representing not the
many thrown down the gauntlet of the people and
upon campaign wino from the to the bottom
of its ticket.
The Democratic party has forced the fighting and will
until the people shall have driven Republican mule from
and shorn it of its power for evil
The Democratic party in Rhode Island has nothing to explain
nothing the closest scrutiny of its its prin
cpe because is the of the peon the light OF todays
before.
the campaign no halfhearted way but inspired
Rhode Island with full and honest
Democratic and determined to establish that fact by
a victory a the polls that shall be complete.
The Rhode Island Democracy is out to win
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
ODDS AND ENDS
OF EVERYDAY VALUE
The Burden OF Wealth.

Have you noticed how much the
tucks and folds are again used as a
finish around, the bottoms of the new
skirts?
one of the newest sweaters seen
this season has a wide crocheteI bead
ing at the neck and belt through which
ribbon is run to fasten the garment
Half a lemon dipped in salt Will do
all the work of oxalic acid in clean
ing copper boilers, brass tea kettles ana
other such utensils.
Wiring chamois out of the soapy wa
ter without rinsing. When IL dries II
is soft and seryiceable, instead of stiff
To bake potatoes quickly boil them
In salted water for ten minutes, then
put in the oven. The boiling water
will heat them through so they cook
in short time.
For a custard or gelatin prepara-
ton. eggs should be strained TO re-
move the tough white membrane which
does not beat up or dissolve, but cooks
into a hard thread.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
AMERICANS ARE
GREAT MIXERS

I'VE in America are great mixers"
said Andrew Carnegie in his speech at
the cornerstone laying OF the United
Engineering building. Great mixers
we are, indeed. That seems to be the
present mission OF the American re-
public. We are mixing philosophers,
political systems. economics and re-
ligions as we'll as races. A social
philosopher who knows us well, but is
able TO look at us effectively, must
wonder whether we are really combln-
ing things in a new and useful way. or
whether we are merely taking the Old
World TO pieces, as n child or an idiot
might take 20 pieces the orderly
mechanism OF a watch, and jumbling
the discovered parts together In use-
less mass.-New York Mail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

II was not strange that at the open
Ing OF the first parliament OF the Slav
Empire there was but little enthusiasm.
Two mighty forces have met, and
though there may be no concerted at
tack by the ope upon the other. the
clash cannot fail to produce momentous
results.
Probably in no place was there n
nearer approach to those conditions de-
scribed by Carlyle in regard to the
foundation of kingship than I'm this same
Russia In the dim dawn Of the eighth
century. when. as Carlyle expresses Il,
strong men chose the strongest and
declared he should be their ruler.
IL was really foreigner made
their autocrat, but he was strong and
he we'll laid the foundations OF his
dynasty. In those days chiefs and
kings were the rulers, but chiefs and
kings In the travel OF the centuries
have seen their powers slip from them.
In Russia the ideas OF the earlier
days continued TO hold the people under
oppressive burdens. The only con-
trollers OF opinion held that czardom
was the distinct and vital character
istic OF all Russian communities with
out which the organism would cease TO
exist From time 10 time provincial
assemblies were permitted and efforts
made TO transfer some of the power
from the cssr to the people. What the
people obtained was a mere shadow.
They never. as in England. controlled
the national purse.
Every defender OF present conditions
IN Russia uses one argument of much
potency with the masses that Il is
necessary 60 keep Russia different from
ether countries. No one need go fur
ther than Russia for conclusive argu-
ments against the union OF church and
etate. Her idea OF government is
that the thought and acts OF men
must be subject 10 earthly tribunals.
One OF the greatest defenders Of old
conditions, who wrote about ten years
ago, uses these arguments:
"Of all forms OF government. the
democratic form is the most complex.
and the most difficult In practice OF
all those that history presents to US.
Political power is called upon TO act
and TO command; it's acts are the mani
feststion OF one VIII; without that
nc government is possible"
Law was taken as the expression OF
spiritual command. The man who ad
vanced these ideas for twenty-five
years was the leading official under
two czars. and he did his best to In
stiii them into the youth OF his time
There were moments OF weakness on
the part Of the czars. They could see
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
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AN AMERICAN WOMAN
is UP ON POLITICS

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain is hardly ever
seen in public. even In Birmingham. She
is extremely shy and retiring but never
theless possesses a great deal OF quiet In
fluence.
Few women are so well up In politics,
for she Is a regular frequenter OF the
ladies' gallery In the House of Commons.
Her father was secretary OF war in
America at the time OF her marriage and
sne has been in touch with politicians all
her life; indeed. 1t was her intimate
knowledge of English and American poll
ties which first attracted Mr.. Chamber
lain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
Here the Gentle Sex
Holds Itself Supreme
THINGS DEAR TO
THE FEMININE HEART
His Modest Request.

One OF the very newest lingerie par
asols has just twice as many ribs as
the ordinary one.
II you have an old fashioned high
back comb. such as our grandmothers
used TO wear. bring IL out, as they are
much worn at the present time
White mohair, serge or Panama
cloth Will make UP into dressy sailor
suit for the young miss and is eX-
tremely fashionable. Dust anil lirt
do not cling TO these materials and
they also clean very easily.
In making the ever-popular Russian
dress for the little tots, try scqlloping
the edge OF the front where IL fastens.
white pique or linen dress with a
buttonholed scallop fashioned with a
small pearl button is charming
change from the plain straight edge.
In sewing on straight or fancy braid
II is greatly improved by n few French
knots at regular intervals, In con-
trasting color. For instance, grey
silk serpentine braid used on a hand
some grey shirt waist suit is sewed on
first, then a fancy knot is rnadc on
each point I'm blue or pink rs pre-
ferred.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
HOW TO CLEAN SILKS
WITH LITTLE TROUBLE

Soap bark may be used for cleaning
spots from silk aud 10 wash ribbons. To
iron the ribbons put them between pieces
of damp flannel and never iron directly
without this protection.
To cleanse and renovate old black
silk, pick II apart and take out every
thread, then brush we'll with a roll OF
flannel, using the end OF the roll.
Slice six potatoes thin and pour on
three pints OF boiling water: Let stand
until cold. then strain off the clear liquid.
Have the cloth made free from threads
and dust, stretched and pinned smooth TO
a board.
BE sure 10 draw the sponge across the
silk In the same direction every time and
have this direction go lengthwlse OF the
goods and not crosswise. The sponging
is done on the right side. Let the cloth
dry on the board.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
WASHINGTON NOT A
PLACE TO DIE IN

While in Washington on her last visit
Sarah Bernhardt commented upon the
tendency TO run the nations caphtal IN
the Puritan blue-law fashion that has
gone out OF style nearly every where else.
She said that in many respect WASH
ington Is more beautiful than PARIS.
But said Sarah. why do you make
OF your beautiful capital country VII
lage? You have no amusements here
no garienr, no places where the work
ingman can go on Sunday or In the even
ings At midnight everything Is closed.
Then Paris wakes
IL would rather not die in Washington.
II is not a place for even so hilarious an
event"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
WHAT COOK BOOKS
DON'T MAKE PLAIN

Many cook books and recipes fail TO
tell how many people the proportions
given will serve or how much OF the
finished product they will make. These
suggestions will help you:
Chicken salad--4 pounds of fowl TO
make a quart OF salad. 10 pounds OF
fowl for a salad for 25 people.
Lobster salad--2 Holsters to every
quart OF salad
Salmon salads pounds OF fresh SAL
mon for % people.
Shrimp saladL1 quart Of shrimps 10
every quart.
Shad roe salad pair of roes to G
or people.
Sweetbread salad pound OF sweet
bread TO or people.
Aspic and other jelly molds-1 quart
to or people.
Bouillon-Hot, 1 quart will serve s
persons; jellied, l quart Will serve s
persons.
Ice cream mousse biscuit or parfait -
I quart will serve or people
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

the matter at The Hague. Carlyon VIII
froy Bellairs Liberal, believed the only
way anything practical could be accom-
plished was by an Anglo-American ALL
ance.
Former Premier Balfour spoke for the
military and navy in opposition 10 the
proposed reduction The chances are no
brighter today for an alliance between
this country and Great Britain and they
hitherto were. IL is more likely that the
proper way to secure reduction or APP
propriations for armaments will be found
in conferences at The Hague, but first
there must be a strengthening OF the
spirit OF peace.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
CAN'T BEAT THE YANKEE.

Two commercial travellers, out from
London and one from New York were
discussing the weather in their re-
spective countries.
had one great fault-its sudden
changes.
"A person may take a walk one day"
he said, "attired In a light summer suit,
and still feel quite warm. Next day he
needs an overcoat."
That's nothing" said the American,
MY two friends. Johnson and Jones
were once having an argument. There
were eight or nine inches OF snow on
the ground The argument got heat
ed, and Johnson picked UP a SNOWFALL
OF not more than Ave yards.
During the transit of that SNOWFALL.
believe me or not as you like, the
weather changed and became hot and
summer like, and Jones, instead of be-
ing hit with a SNOWFALL. was-er-
scalded with hot water!"-Independe
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
A PRESAGE OF VICTORY.

The Democratic the of the people This plainly
significantly the action its convention Music
hall today
United States senatorshp who is not
but who believes that here
In real Democratic principles should govern
todays Democracy that seeks the
of the has demonstrated the
sincerity party of the few but of the
welcoming of every citizen who like it, seeks true
the people, of the people and by
the people.
In Col Robert H. Goddard candidate in full
with every fundamental principle for which contends in this
apology offer for the selection of who typies
of Rhode Island citizenship whose character and
defence whose attitude of opposition to the
which formerly affiliated offers the possible
testimony degradation party fallen in Rhode
Island.
party today has indicated the integrity of its
policy sincerity of professions and ought to and will
win at the November election.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
CHICAGO NEWS MAN
THINKS THEY'RE FUNNY

Debutante-What kind OF husband
shall | take?
Sister-Leave the husbands alone and
marry single man.
An InquirfuE Mind. d.-
Mamma-Remember that every cloud
has silver lining.
Little Miss-Then why don't God
turn 'em inside out?
They'd Play Hockey.
Tommy-Papa, don't fish go about
I'm schools?
Papa-Yes, Tommy. why?
Tommy-Oh, ! was just wondering
what would become OF the school IL
some fisherman happened 10 catch the
teacher.
In Fine Feather.
Little Joe--Say, mamma, is sister go
in to be an Indian?
Mamma-Why do you ask. dear?
Little Joe-'Cause she's upstairs
painting her face.
His Appetite with Him.
The parson was talking to little Ell
mer about his habits, and asked what
time he was usually called for break
fast
"They don't have TO call me-" an
swered Elmer I'm always Johnny
on-the-spot"
Logic Is Logic.
Sunday School Teacher-What be-
came of the swine that had evil spirits
cast into them?
Small Johnny-They were made into
devilled ham.
Probably True Enough.
On the windows of Clerkenwell
dentist appears the announcement:
Teeth extracted with great pains"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
AS ONE MAN SEES US.

Editor News-Democrat:
I wish to congratulate your paper on
Its fine appearance, with its real Demo
cratic edltorials--the first l have read
i'm Providence daily, during my fifteen
years residence in the state-and it's
out-spoken methods in dealing with
public Issues.
The city and state are not in a worse
condition than any other time during
the past fifteen years. The public is
simply awakening from its long stupor
and there is nothing like a live news
paper to prompt a healthy reform ele-
ment
l am mailing you copy of little
paper which details a portion OF my
experience in 81, '92. II cost me
nearly $500 but In this one man battle
against the Combination" l learned
quite a deal about Rhode Island poll
tics. Wishing you every success,
II ERNEST HAMMOND
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

The gasman squealed and exclaimed:
See, see,
This edghty-cent gas will bankrupt mel"
III.
And ne shook his fist as he cried: mo. no:
I'll never put up with such woe. woe.
woe."
Then the people heard, and began 10
Judge
The merits OF this, and spoke forth: "Oh,
fldge."
They said: You may grumbie and start
a row,
But you bankrupted us and it's your turn
nowi"
New York World
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
THEY DIDN'T COME
TO LITTLE RHODY

Connecticut continues 10 be the para
disc OF the fat men. The death is an
nounced at Willimantic of a man who
weighed All pounds at the time OF his
taking off. and at whose funeral ten
pail bearers were required TO move
the remains. And coincidently we
read that a citizen OF Nepaug. who tins
the scales at something over 400, has
become so fat that he can't sit down
BY the way. what has become of the
Connecticut Fat Mems association
whose annual clambake used TO stim
ulnte the gayety OF nations2 We mis-.
the accounts OF these famous functions.
Boston Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
PITY THE POOR ICEMAN.

How quickly things change! Not lone
ago the popular ballad How would you
like to be the iceman?" caused smiles to
come thick and fast. butu now the slight
est mention OF the iceman casts gloom on
the surroundings.
The poor dispensers OF ice are now be-
ing GREETED with. What stingy piece OF
Ice for Is centsl'' II won't pay that price
for such n small piece Of ice," and other
remarks.
All the humble iceman can say seems 10
be, "I can't help II, mum; / have TO
charge what the boss tells me-"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
AMERICAN WOMEN
IN FOREIGN LIFE

Count John Bernstein, who has just been
promoted from tho post OF councillor of
the German embassy in London TO that
OF the kaisers minister in Egypt, has an
American wifo in the person OF the daugh-
ter OF Edward Luckemeyer, OF New York.
His successor at the court OF St James.
young Baron Ferdinand Won Stumm. has
an American mother in the person OF the
daughter OF Louis Won Hoffman. the New
York banker whose daughter Is the
widowed Maruuise de Mores
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

The people OF Rhode Island are 10 %
congratulated upon their generous SUD
scriptions TO the California sufferers Az
the same time, however, II Is well TO note
that some local charitable institutions
have been overlooked--for example Pine
Ridge camp for consumpuves at Foster
They are $1,000 in debt and the ones that
this institution serves TO benefit are OF
our home people Don't let them die Tor
want OF funds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
OFFICIALS AT FAULT.

II municipal ownership has proved
a FAILURE I'm any OF our American cities.
IL is FAR more likely that the oficials
IN charge OF the experiment were in
etlcient than that the plan in Itself
was impracticable American cities
are discovering that the first step in
10 be able to control and rely upon
their public ofilcials.-Boston journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
PUBLIC PARKS ARE
GOOD INVESTMENT

1t is the spirit OF the age TO give
young America, as well as our aSuIt
population, the larger liberty which
comes with athletic fields and public
parks, and IL is a good education for
and ownership in some-rIng OF s,Ich
lmportance-it gives them a broader
conception Of citizenship and must in
,ne end MAKE or them better men and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12

A Pennsylvania newspaper In It's edi-
torial column says. "Rhode Island may
not have known that II didn't want rail-
road legislation until Adrich told IL So
but getting the news from papa 1t couidnt
doubt IT."
Right here IL might be well TO say that
the people OF Little Rhody are getting
ION TO" the senior senator's political
curves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
NEW LESSON IN ART.

Excuse NO." said the old lady with
eyeglasses In tho gallery, but
marble7"
"These are all. madame" replied
the polite attendant.
Us there any particular one you are
looking for?"
Yes, wanted TO see the statue OF
limitations, my husband was telling
about milwaukee Sentinel.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
USEFUL BASKET BALL.

Miss Newstyle-Tll admit that basket
bal is a very rough game
Miss Oldstyle-Then why do you girls
play it7
Miss Newstyle--It fits a girl for society
functions when she has to fight her way
10 the refreshment table.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
THE FIRST THEATRE.

The first theatre, that OF Bacchus
at Athens, was built by Philos about
the year 420 h. G. Nearly n hundred
years prior to that date Thespis had
given tragic performances I'm a wagon.
Scenery was first used I'm 15ss.-Chi-
caRo journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-12
HOW THE KHEDIVE
TRAVELS

On recent Journey front Alexandria 10
the oasis OF Swa the khedive OF Egypt
was escorted by eight Egyptian officers.
S. soldiers, one coachman seven grooms.
three cooks. four servants. two tent
pitchers, one farrier, five camelmen, ten
camel drivers. four guides and 65 Bed
ouin camel drivers There were "A horses,
32 dromedaries and 25 camels for his high
ness personal service. and 246 camels sup
piled by Bedouins for transport service.