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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-11

of quiet and were undsturbed in our
work of reviewing the situation.'
What conclusions did we reach?
Well, there were many conclusions,
but all we care to state at present is
that we found that Mr.. Harbours in
debtedness will amount to close TO
100000.
Promises Some Settlements
Henry was astounded when We
reached that result. He had believed
previous to that time that the figures
had been grossly exaggerated by his
creditors and by the writer's III the
sensational newspapers.
where Old the money go? Barbour
did't like to discuss that and L guess
I'd better keep off the subject.
'As to the woman in the case III
admit considerable money was spent
in an indiscreet manner, but l do not
intend to dwell on that point. [ do not
believe that a mans private business
to his creditors.
What my duty is to help Mr.. Bar
bour adjust his affairs and to make
some settlement with his creditors
"As Mr.. Barbour told your repre-
sentative the day before he went to
Ensenada he wanted to adjust his COM
plicated business as soon as possible
and felt that he could not work to ad-
vantage i'm Los Angeles.
"This was his sole reason for going
south.
Attorneys Hold Consultation
when will he come back, you ask?
That is a hard question to answer.
He is not a fugitive from justice
and could return to Los Angeles to-
morrow if he chose, as far as any
prosecution is concerned. That talk
about criminal action being taken is,
of course. all bosh. He has done moth
ing criminal, but has failed in busi-
ness, as many another capable man
has done. and he wants to settle with
his creditors in the best possible man
ner before returning"
Here in this city yesterday Murray
Mitchell, manager for Mr.. Barbour,
was busy going over his books and
making out statements to use in MAX
ing settlement.
Mr.. Mitchell and Attorney Kemp
one of the attorneys who has been
employed in looking after Barbour's
interests, had a consultation, and while
the promoters failure will reach the
100000 mark it is thought that there
will be something left for the cred
itors.
Make Wild Guesses
All the papers, but The Herald have
had all sorts of weird stories concern
ing Barbour's disappearance. Some
papers had Barbour located in Canada,
others on a steamer bound for Europe,
and others sailing across the Pacific
to China or Japan. A morning paper
placed the absent promoter in Nor
wich VT, although not being able to
give any cogent reasons for so doing.
Ever since the first news was printed
of Barbour's financial disaster, The
Herald has had consistent stories re-
garding the whereabouts of the miss
ing real estate man and published eX-
clusively a story in which a Herald
representative saw Mr.. Barbour at the
Douglas building and had a talk with
him.
In this interview the alleged "miss-
ing man gave his reasons for wishing
TO keep away from his creditors and
from newspaper men who would quiz
him about his business.
He said that he was financially en-
balrassed ana that his manager and
attorneys We're trying to come to terms
with his creditors Until some settle
ment was made he said he preferred
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27

the earnings of the worker; and the movement will
doubtless figure epoch in the industrial his
tory OF the country. The Pennsylvania's increases
affected $4,000 men and involved an additional an
nua expenditure for wages of $4,000 ooo--unques-
uonaby by far the largest dividend ever declared
to labor
1t is likely that the Pennsylvania railroad Off
cals have had their to the ground but it would
be unfair to assume that the railroad and industrial
managers actuated solely by the necessity OF
doing something to counteract the anti-corporation
sentiment which permeates the country The pros
perity of the country has increased industry and
this has necessarily placed premium on labor 1t
is necessary for the company to increase its wages
out of selfproteotion, to retain its best employees
II is natural response to one Of the fundamental
laws OF industry
Ii is but justice, moreover as the cost OF living
has advanced so greatly that the old wage is, in
many cases inadequate to the new demands made
upon it Furthermore, it is right that the toilers
should have share i'll prosperity; and if that share
is TO be fair one, rcadjustment of wages from
time to time-and at this time certainly in the line
of advances necessary.
1t is only right moreover, that if in less pros
porous times, when the cost of living falls be-
cause prices are lower, and the wage scale falls
too, the corporations to be held up to execra-
ton the incidents of the present such as this in
crease by the Pennsylvania, should be recorded
with some commendation, even though the change
in each case is indicated by economic laws.
While the great corporations amazing the
world with their stupendous profits, the whose
skill and fidelity in service have made these profits
possible are entitled too. TO some share over and
above the actual cost of living. An announcement
OF such action this has more meaning of real
prosperity for the people of this country than has
the announcement of the biggest dividend ever de-
clared.
There is certainly no better way to distribute |
the surplus accumuations of the corporations than
by increasing the wages of the men who work for
them and surely there is better way to promote |
and continue the prosperity which this nation is en-
Dying.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others

is any place in the United states where
buttermilk is not drunk. II Is a place
where there is no buttermilk 10 be mad.
Hoecake Is a national dellcacy. and
hoecake without buttermilk Is as rose
without perfume. The annual output or
hoecakes i'm this country, running proba-
bly, into thousands of acres, Is washed
down with nuttermilk Frankfurters and
sauerkraut, although little known or ap-
precated IN rural districts. are not dis
tasteful to the discriminating palate or
the dweller i'm cities, and If lmburgor
rhrnSc is not widely consumed by Amer
leans, IL Is not so much that the appetite
balks as that 1t is difficult TO load the OIL
factories up near enough to II to give the
appetite q fair chance. Even limburgcr Is
not tabooed. For proof Of tnis witness the
activity OF an American scientist who IL
now burning midnight oil I'm an c:forJ TO
devise a means for deodoriZing this too
richly perfumed dairy product.
The American appetite balks a. nothing,
and least of all at German dishes. lf his
digestion plays out before the American
has reached his grand climacterIc. il Is
not because his hidehound prejudice has
dishes. A national trait Is a desire TO try,
at least once, everything the saith af-
fords. including everything TO eat and
drink. The American may perish misera-
bly, at 40 because of his ciIors 10 leave
nothing undone that a man seeking nc
pleasures OF life ought 10 do. but he lives
and dies liberal and a Droad-mndcd
man.-Louisville Courier Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
TN THE FAIR SEX REALM
IN THE HEIGHT OF FASHION

The short waist idea is successfully de-
veloped in this modish frock OF figured
marquisette ornamented with bands OF
colored lace puffings OF radium silk The
new shade OF powder blue forms the prin-
cipal color scheme OF the toilette. the fig-
ures being I'm darker blue and touches
OF Alice. coral, heliotrope and rose-pink
complete the beauty OF tho lace
deep band OF trimming is set I'm the
skirt above the hem, with puffings of
blue radium silk on either edge. Al the
waistline the skirt Is laid In very tiny
side rlaits, graduating about the front
ana hips from four TO about nfteen inches
At the front the girdle is finished with
little tassels OF blue silk A square bolero
outlined with the colored lace hangs over
the girdle and is cut square at the neck,
disclosing charming vest Of white em-
broidered gauze. A chic finish is gained
Tor the sleeves by combining bands of in
sertion with ruffes OF net and plated
chinon In the cun al the elbow
little saucer of "A toque tops the frock
being worked out In powder blue velvet.
trimmed simply with a large white and
blue herons plume
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
TRAIN THE GIRL.

Now that women are crowding into the
labor market. and every year trying
more or less successfuly--to open up new
channels of employment. IL will be not
only interesting but of use to parents 10
devote some attention to the subject Of
women's work. and consider the pros
pectNheld out I'm the different branches.
No girl or woman can ever hope TO be
successful without training or method In
every branch OF work. however humble.
training Is essential From the woman
who wants to be a teacher. down to the
one who only aspires TO be domestic
worker some sort OF training should be
demanded. Only I'm a very few cases does
knowledge OF domestic work ever-or.
rather. the capacity TO do IL successfully
come naturally. and the unframed work
er Is the despair OF employer and phil
anthropist.
In business life, too. there is plenty OF
work for capable. practical women. IT Is
no use undertaking the management OF
a boarding house, shop, tea room, agency
or anything OF the kind without "A knowl-
edge of the business 10 be taken up, keep
ing accounts, etc. You cannot learn these
things as you go along. or, If you do, the
VIII be dearly bought, as only
I'm quite exceptional cases does such
course spell anything but disaster.
Gradually the mother OF the girl has
been Weakening to the necessity of having
her daughter trained In some special
course. just as the boy has been for years
trained for lifes work.
No policy could be more rt-sighted
than that which assumes that because n
girl is n girl she will have no need of
knowledge of business matter and such
systems as prevail i'm the worlds work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
ONLY ONE RIGHT
ANSWER.

Within short time the interstate COM
merce commission will be called upon to
decide unique and interesting question
namely. whether the United states gov
ernment is violating and causing railroads
10 violate the railroad rate regulation
law
II appears that the government has
contracts with many railroads for the
transportation of troops and that at
least I'm some OF the contracts n lower
compensate ton Is fixed than the railroads
make for theatrical companies, circuses
aud other enterprises, which require the
transportation OF "a number OF persons at
once.
The question whether the making OF
lower rates to the war department than
To private concerns constituted viola
ton Of the uniform-rate provision OF the
law was submitted to the commission
some time ago, and Il has had 1t under
consideration a decision Is expected In
the near future
Whatever the view may be which the
commission may take. common sense
should dictate absolute obedience to both
the letter and the spirit OF this law, or
any other, by the federal government
Either the rate for the transportation of
troops should be raised to conform with
rates for the transportation OF other bod
les OF persons or else the rates for the
latter should be brought down to the level
OF those established for the government
Probably the former course would be the
more advisable. The increase In cost to
the government could not be great: but
even IL u were, that SHOULD not be taken
into consideration.
Government should always set a good
example Exact obedience to every law Is
its imperative duty. BY putting aside any
advantage--even though IL were techni-
cally permissible--which a private citizen
may not enjoy IL will give 10 all citizens
an object lesson whose value cannot be
overestmated. whose effect Is certain
Albany Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
FALL RIVER HIS DEBTOR.

There is rejoicing throughout New England
that yesterday did not witness the beginning of
struggle between the mill owners and mill opera
tives at Fall River. Such struggle would have
inevitably brought heavy loss upon the manufac-
turcrs, suffering upon the operatives and prac-
tica paralysis of the business of the entire COM
mtnty IL is fortunate indeed that the CITY of
Spindes has in control of some of its largest mills
man at all times ready to meet and treat with his
cnployes OH basis OF fairness and Justice
Mr. NJ G. d. Borden is outside the Manufacture
ers' association; he is entirely independent and
acts upon his own judgment He has nearly
always been in the lead in advancing wages and
always last in reducing them. 1t was his advance
Of 10 per cent last week that forced the members
Ct the Manufacturers association to concede the
10 per cent increase demanded by the operatives.
His action showed two things clearly, first that the
increase asked for was reasonable and second that
the mills could pay it without deprving them of
i.;ge profit on their investment
What would have happened had not Fall
River possessed such man to meet a grave emer-
gency?
Today the wheels of industry would be still,
10000 operatives would be idle and the city would
be menaced by gigantic strike the length and cost
OF which none can even imagine.
The operatives and the city of Fall River itself,
with its many interests, ought to be sincerely
thankful that they have among them one whose
devotion to justice and honesty prompted him to
take action that averted a threatened calamity
Fall River owes much more to Mr. Borden
than the millions he distributes annually in wages
and puts into circulation in the channels of trade
1t owes him gratitude for the inestimabe boon of
industrial peace
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
METAL-GEM SYMBOLISM

Apropos OF the hand wrought arts and
crafts jewelry which IL receiving so much
attention from persons of artistic sensi-
bility. an interesting piece of symbolism
I'm metal and gems has recently been
made by young Englishwoman from
Ceylon. Miss Nancy Agar. Miss Agar
SAYS she strives 10 express i'm each piece
of work some thought or story, such as
"The Light OF the World or The Ro-
nance of Tristan and Iseult.' The for
mer she has put into necklace. The
large central pendant is occupied with
the Agnus Del, the lamb symbol, with
the setting sun. below IL the moon and
round IL the stars of heaven.
on either side, on smaller or
are the swastlka and the SER
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
THE CARUSO DECISION.

The decision OF Magistrate Baker
against signor Csruso upon the virtually
uncorroborated testimony OF the police
man who arrested him Is shock TO the
community.
one witness who was found 10 support
the policeman was seriously discredited
and the case was reduced 20 question
of the polieen4a4,e- against SiRnor
Caruso' 's-which was at least as good.
In such a situation the law gives the
accused tho bene1t of the doubt. and
there were special reasons why this benc-
NJ OF the doubt should he given To- dis
tineuished foreigner. unfamiliar with our
language arrested under such peculiar
conditions and upon a charge the mere
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
AUTO FOR PRINCESS.

The Princess OF Wales. who. like the
Queen Dowager Of Italy. is an enthusias-
tic automobilist. is having an auto built
expressly for herself after her own ideas.
It is described as a quite modest appear
ing vehicle. with nothing but the initials
~. NJ" surmounted by "A crown on the
door panels to distinguish II. The body
of the auto Is green. The way the prin-
cess came 10 choose that color is interest
ing. Walking I'm the grounds of the royal
residence at Sandringham one day the
princess was much struck by the beauti-
ful contrast OF the greens I'm the branches
OF the frs. and decided that these should
be the shades OF the new motor. bunch
OF pine boughs was consequently sent 10
the builder OF the motor. who set his most
skilful painters to work TO "match u
up" y special receptacle At the back is
cunningly contrived 10 carry a tea basket.
tea. as the princess laughingly remarked
TO the designer, being "a very important
thing in life'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
WHY DOES SHE HESITATE

Why should any woman hesitate to ap-
pear in court to bear witness for or
against person accused of crime? In
a recent case In one OF the city magis-
tratos' courts, counsel asked this question
OF the lawyer for the opposition:
How many strumpets can you bring
here?"
Can Il be possible that any woman OBJ
jects 10 appearing I'm a court I'm which
such language is permitted from counsel
Is IL conceivable that any woman would
he deferred from appearing as a witness
when she knew I'm advance that gross in
suits might be put on her? Is IL believa-
BILE that man who was on the point OF
permitting "a woman OF his family to go
10 court I'm order that Justice might be
done should change his mind when he
learned that the court allowed its Off
GERS to apply shameful epithets TO its
witnesses?-New York sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
On the Brighter Side

Our idea of modest man Is one who
can keep his opinions of himself TO him-
self
No man ever got pain In his back from
carrying his neighbors burden.
A girls idea of a delightful play is one
that makes her cry-and order a lobster
after it's over.
4 Useless Task.
I.awyer-Y You should learn shorthand ana
typewriting, Billy.
The Office Boy-Aw g'wan! never
cared for flowers an candy!-Puck
No Use.
II don't think I'll bet any more"
"Why uot?"
''My wife gives me blazes II lose and
conhscates the proceeds IL win. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
Tries TO Find Out.
zone half Of the world doesn't know
how the other half lives" quoted his Wife,
mo" reioined her husband, ''but IL
keeps about nine-tenths OF that half busy
trying to find out."-Chicago News
No Comparison.
Healer-The first thing you must do is
to Danish all fear from your mind. You
mustn't even fear God
Prospective Patient-But, my dear sir.
ii isn't a question of God; it's a question
OF my Nl1e.--Ille.
Her scheme.
stella-why did she marry into the
nobility?
Bella-Recause she said that was the
best way to keep away from them.-NeU
York Sun.
The Good old Days.
Alas. those days will come no more.
Their simple joys alright us,
De- tn hp
with get-there- -eli-itis;
Our pains and Ills are polyglot,
And one is deemed "A social blot,
Without appendicitis.
Chicago Record Herald
Then They'll skin Us.
"The trusts are going to make shoes out
of all kindstof skins
Not out OF banana skins?"
Sure. They'll make slippers out OF
them. New York Telegram.
Enough.
A man. accompanied by his wife, visited
a merchant tailor 10 order suit OF
clothes The couple differed as TO the
material and cut OF the suit. and the wife
lost her temper
ooh. weu'' she said, turning away.
please yourself / suppose you are the
enc who viii wear the clothes
We'll" observed tho husband meekly.
81 didn't suppose you'd want to wear the
coat and the waistcoat"
Classic Music on Combs.
A feature at a concert given by boys
Of f1e British school at Yarmouths. was
what were termed Instrumental selec-
tlons" Eighty boys each had a comb with
"A piece OF tissue paper over. and from this
primitive instrument they gave a render
ing of the intermezzo from Cavalier
Rusticana." It was encored.
Easy.
You will easy beat the races
III this hunch you won't forget!
Don't take any money with YOU
When you go out, don't bet.
Houston Post.
An Unfortunate Discovery.
The Good Man--Remember my boy, that
every hair on your head Is numbered
The Bowery Boy--IIully gee! I'll never
hear dc last NV IL f dc gang hears I'm
sportin' autymobilo tresses!--Puck
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
NORWAY'S GUARDIANS.

-Four Of the great European powers
Russia. Germany. England and France -
have agreed that Norway ghall remain
neutral territory. Left alone, Norway Is
weak and defenseleSs, but being coveted
by so many powerful neighbors. its fee
bleness makes all OF them. as lin the
case OF Switzerland and Belgium, unite in
erecting barriers against any on of them
which might seek TO better It's position.
Four foreign armies and aavIes will pro-
tect Norway instead of its own--a cheap
arrangement.- New York Whrl1
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
KAISER PUT MILK IN
HIS SOUP.

A story is being told 10 the effect that
Emperor William while on n hunting ex-
pedition lately In North Germany took
breakfast at the castle OF a young newly
married couple. The soup was served
en- tasse. and the kaiser. who was busily
engaged in conversation, asked the SER
want for milk and sugar, thinking 1t was
tea,
The hostess was too shy to call atten-
tion TO the mistake. The milk and sugar
were brought in. and the kaiser added
them TO the soup When he slipped IT he
discovered his mistake. but rather than
embarass the hostess he heroically drank
the whole lot.-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
EoR OVER sixty YEARS

MRS wINSLOwS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over go years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success IL soothes
;he child softens the gums. allays all
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immedla toly. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty I'VE cents a bottle. Re sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
UNCLE SAM SOLILoQUIZES

Safe? Yes, he; reckon that l am
As safe ez amy one OF all the earth.
There amt no danger threatens Uncle
Sam.
But darned If it don't cost more than
its worth
There ain't no fun | tell ye, for a strong
An lusty chap like me. that's In his
prime.
When there's SO many guardim me from
wrong
And keepin' me from trubble all the
time
There's nephy Theodore. SEE | must work
And bust around a-doin' things from
sun 10 sun:
This strenuous life's all right. l wouldn't
shirk.
But don't have no time to have no
fun.
An IL do sneak off to hunt or fish
or see ball game or fight, or gamble
some,
Along comes Norman Hapgood. and seq.
"Pishi
This is disgraceful,' and I must run
him 'um.
II there is any chanst for frolickin in
sight.
But no. I'm told exactly what I'll be-
Personally conducted" by Bill Allen
White.
I've got SO many nephys. nieces, too,
Young. serious folks. that act as my
guardeens
Then there amt nothin' pleasant I can
And fun-why, I've forgotten what 1t
means.
I do appreciate the care they take,
These sad young folks that think ! am
a waf
ness sakel
Sometimes / wisht wuznt quite so
safe!
st Louis Globe Democrat,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
ROOM FORINCORRIGIBLES

A special room TO be set aside i'm every
large school building for the use OF the
incorrigible children who make trouble I'm
the regular classrooms. disturb the school
annoy and rritate the teacher and WHO
seem To have little I'm them which can he
permanently appealed to for good, is the
recommenda tion OF Superintendent +. ".
Beede OF New Haven. Addressing the
American Institute OF Instruction not long
ago, Mr.. Beede said such a room need not
be called the bad room," nor even the
'incorrigible room," but rather the "spe
cial' or helping room. With the worst
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
HOW ABOUT WORTH
OR FELIX?

NO man can ever tell what a really
pretty woman has on" said "A well-known
clubman the other day "Unless," he has.
tened to add there is something conspic.
uously wrong about her Generally his
eyes never get beyond her face. Depend
upon IT, any man who tells you Miss A
was wearing a stunning hat or Mrs. G.
has got deuced handsome set OF sables
Is milksop. No manly man was ever
yet able TO describe womans ward
robe A"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-27
AMERICAN APPETITE
ISLANDER

Die Woche. n German periodical, dis
cussing the food consumed by tho average
American. says that the menu includes
such indigestion promoters as hot cakes.
Welsh rarebit, oyster cocktails. pork and
beans and doughtnuts. all OF which "the
American eats with relish. although he
bslks at buttermilk frankfurtcrs, saucr-
kraut and limburger cheese. which he
calls Dutch dishes"
The American appetite. 20 say nothing
OF the four noble and Justly famous artl-
cles OF food, has been slandered. III there