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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
A CHRISTMAS CONCEIT
IN PASTRY

Christmas wreaths are dainty, sweet
concet for this season OF the year. They
are made OF "a simple meringue mixture
which IL one chooses may be shaped IN a
variety of ways. Sometimes j add thifd
OF a cupful Of shredded cocoanut or
chopped nut-meats 10 give a variety Beat
the whites OF four eggs until stiff and
add gradually while beating constantly,
two-thirds of a cupful OF fine granulated
sugar, and continue the beating until the
mixture will hold its shape. Cut and fold
in one-third Of a cupful OF fine grand-
lated sugar, and flavor with half tea
spoonful OF vanilla. Shape in wreaths
(using a pastry bag and tube) on wet
board covered with letter paper. Orna-
ment with angelica and red candies 10
represent holly leaves and berries Bake
30 minutes In a slow oven and remove
from the paper. using sharp, long
bladed knife. Unless one has very cor
rect eye, II is well 10 have a guide Tor
shaping these rings. Mark circles on ;he
letter paper with a lead pencil using d
doughnut cutter for pattern.-Fanule
Merritt Farmer in Woman's Home Com
panion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
THE FASHIONABLE IISEUSE

charming mode borrowed from the
French is the dear little liseuse or dinner
coat. Two novel designs are illustrated,
being developed i'm soft null and liberty
satin. The first model. of null. is yelled
with a bolero OF heavy lace. finished very
irregularly at the front and about the
sleeves and encrusted with large raised
embroidery flowers. A hounce of finer lace
borders the bolero, falling gracefully over
the null.
Sivery blue liberty satin, laid i'm tucks
and fitted at the back is used for the sec
ond liseuse. Tucks alternating with inset
bands of lace form a square yoke at the
front and this is bordered with deep
ruffle OF cream colored Nalenciennes lace.
The bottom OF the coat is finished with
deep hemstitched hem, with hemstitched
tucks above
Nothing is daintier for informal dinner
wear than these delightful coats which
must be funny dnd elaborate to express
the higher degree OF elegance. They are
worn, m most instances, with Empire
skirts and give one an opportunity Tor
ringing i'm all kinds OF dainty girdles ana
Wristbands. The sleeves are short and
full, being swathed in lace or showered
with little rosettes Of narrow satin RIB
bon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
HALVED FOR THE
SUBSTITUTE.

Bishop Talbot the Cowboy Bishop"
the original of the bishop pictured by
owen Wister In his Lin Mclean and The
Vrginian, had host of picturesque ex-
periences during the years OF his life on
the plains when he was bishop OF Wyo-
ming and Idaho.
Entering a particularly wild mining
camp i'm Idaho one day, he went from
one saloon and gambling-ho to anoth-
er. inviting the men TO attend "A meeting
I'm one of the dance-hafls on the follow
ing day. Out Of sheer curiosity TO hear
what this churchman would say, the men
flocked TO the meeting: and his trenchant
words and his manlness made instant
friends.
For three weeks he remained at the
camp. working day and night. and when
finally he announced that he must leave
committee OF miners splemnly went to
him and offered him "A salary OF $1,000 TO
stay and hustle Vp this preaohin busi-
ness" He was, OF course unable to ac-
cept their proposition. but offered 10 send
them "A good man in his place. To this
however the committee demurred. It was
mot in the deal" they said.
They retired for consultation, and then
came back with another offer. 'If you'll
send US a good talker and a good mixer"
they said. wen guarantee him at least
$1,000 year. But. please" they added, inn
plorngly, don't send MS no stick"
Great numbers OF similarly entertaining
experiences are told in his book OF remit
nscences. just published by the Harpers,
My People Of the Plains.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
AS OTHER NATIONS.

The slight controversies between
Japan and America over the depreda-
tions of poachers at the Seal Islands
and over the local administration Of
Californian schools have given some
Russian newspapers opportunity to re-
mark-though with little Judgment or
justice--that these two close friends
are already quarreling and are near
ing an open and fatal breach. AT the
same time there are reports that China
is much dissatisfied with the conduct
OF Japan in Manchuria and that
Chinese boycott OF Japanese commerce
Is imminent.
The two incidents are entirely dis
connected, but they are alike sugges-
tive of Il single fact, namely, that all
the nations of the earth are pretty
much alike In some Of thir traits and
motives. The idea that Japan and
America were so closely united that no
controversy could ever arise between
them was once put forward, but was
foolish; and equally foolish is the no
ton that n controversy between them
Indicates an end Of such friendship as
has existed. The two nations are close
friends They have long been sucn,
and we trust that they Will always be.
But their relations are subject 10 the
same minor vicissitudes OF fortune AS
those OF other nations.
Some have been insisting that there
was an impregnable solidarity between
them which constituted a yellow
peril" to all the rest OF the world
Japan was going 10 take the lead OF
China. and the two would act as one
nation. But now we see that China rs
as ready TO boycott Japan. and that
the relations between them arc no
closer, despite their racial ahinitN
than between one Of them and some
other nation.
The fact is. as we have said that
IN some respects all nations are allRe
Each seeks it's own interest though
none Is incapable Of regarding ana
cherlshing the Interests or others
Japan and America are warm friends
but that does not mean that one VIII
permit citizens OF the other To trans
gress its laws or To infringe its rights
Tapan and China are friends. and blood
relations. but that will not prevent ono
OF them from seeking even closer ties
with some other nation, " It's interest,"
dictate such Q course. That ~ the
principle which should always be borne
in mind whenever there Is talk about
alliances, antagonisms or yellow OF
other perils-New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
THANKSGIVING.

Though the Thanksgiving festival is of dis
tinctly New England origin, its observance long
ago became national in scope and tomorrow
throughout the length and breadth of the land and
III the earths farthest reaches wherever Americans
abide, II will be celebrated with much of the senti-
ment and reverence that brought it into existence,
and with that hearty good cheer and kindly senti-
ment that have come to mark it's recurrence.
Passing in review the record of the past wear.
both the individual American and the nation as a
whole will find an abundance of blessings for
which to be sincerely grateful Our prosperity has
been and is aboundirg; our growth marvellous and
sound. With all the earth the nation has main
tanned profound peace, while contentment and
happiness have reigned at home
The country has not escaped its share of sor-
rows. The frightfu upheaval at San Francisco,
the tragic ravages of tropc hurricanes along the
southern coast, and railway accidents costly in
human life and in treasure have served as remind
ers that there is human Joy without its correc-
tive of grief
Unprecedented has been the flood of wealth
that the latest year of prosperity has brought to
the nation. Never have men striven more desper-
ately and more successfully for riches than during
the twelve months the close of which is marked bv
the Thanksgiving festival
Most thankful should Americans be that
despite this widespread, almost unreasoning pur-
suit OF Mammon society remains secure, our man
hood honest, our womanhood vrtuous and our
children innocent. Though there seems to have
been substitution of money power for character
and brain power to degree alarming to the timid,
the great heart of the nation remains uncorrupted
Nor should fail to return thanks that the
national character has remained sturdy and ND
right, upholdng truth and justice at all times and
in all places, and that the rank and file OF the people
are sound to the core.
thanksgiving as a national feast day is the
one above all others that touches most closely and
the home life of the American people
1t is the great day for the family reunion for the
drawing closer of oosened ties of kinship, and for
the reawakening of affections weakened by the
almost ceaseless struggle that all must wage in
order to keep pace with the almost maddening on
rush of latter-day life
And amid the innocent joys of tomorrow let
none forget that better and more unselish lives
will be the sincerest offering of true gratitude.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CAVIARE SANDWICHES.

Butter sparingly some thin slices of
brown or white bread or. If preferred, use
half brown and half white; place a slice
OF fresh cream cheese seasoned with cor
alline pepper on half the bread and spread
the other half OF the slices thickly with
caviare seasoned with lemon juice and
coralline pepper: strew this generally with
minced and deviled almonds. press the
two kinds OF bread and butter firmly to-
gether; trim and use.
Tartines suedoise-Thinly butter some
thin slices Of bread, then spread half with
a rich suedoise sauce. placing on the rest
OF the slices fresh cream cheese, sprink-
ling thin with coralline pepper and
chopped olives Place them together.
pressing them firmly and cutting them
into rounds. triangles, etc. These sand
wiches are often varied by the introduc-
tion of well-washed and boned anchovy
fllets or tiny flakes Of sax, you
please. For the suidoise sauce stir to-
gether two tablespconfuls each OF thick
cream and of finely grated horseradish,
into half a pint OF thick mayonnaise,
leaving on fee until wanted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

ii serious attention. In many diseases the
attending physician Is solicitous concern
ing the patients weight and devoteS ils
energies almost entirely TO preventing
tissue waste and destruction. An increase
OF weight or cessation of loss OF flesh IN
a tuberculous patient is taken as a good
omen, and when a nervous person sue
ceeds in acquiring little more flesh his
nerves are sure TO be in less rasped
condition.
While too much flesh Is not desirable,
and may be even sign or III health,
every grown person has what is called
his normal weight. and a noticeabls or
continual deviation from IL needs looking
after. Sometimes loss OF flesh comes
without loss OF appetite; the person eats
as usual and thls prevents attention De-
ing paid to his condition. In such a case
the food Is not of the right kind To bal
ance the wear and tear. whether Ii be Of
work, study or strain OF social affairs.
The kind OF food must be changed; II
there is no special disease diagnosed by
the physician. put more eggs, milk, beer
and chicken into the diet, and also all the
olive oil and cream that can be taken. u
this does not check the reduction or
weight, or show an increase, the outgo
OF strength must be made less, at any
cost. A noted English physician advises
people TO keep their weight and refrain
from worrying. which Is most sound talk
for the nervous American TO heed, IL
gives the house-mother a strong mint on
how TO prevent illness In her family,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
DREYFUS CASE, A
NATIONS TRAGEDY

In a way you know the story Of the
young captain, studious and good, who
was caught up in its tentacular orbit: but
you do not know 1t all. What is most
wonderful IN it is the fierce and sudden
uprising of humanity in this old Latin
world. II seemed for while that the
Third republic was a sewer-notissima
fossa-in which all ideals were drowned
Then, as though summoned by a maker OF
miracles, there rose this white ideal of
humanity-greater than the love OF coun-
try. race or reigion-man's love for man,
the hate OF injustice. anger against the lie
What spoke then was the collective soul
o. France; and in that voice was heard
the august and savage wisdom OF the peo-
ple-peasants OF the field and helots Of
the mines--the People. When once that
voice was heard the end was no longer
IN doubt. The drama rose from its first
base acts of suicide, murder, forgery, per-
Jury, delation: Il became a revolution at
once social and political; 81 caught up in
its swirling folds this young captain,
studious and good. and made of him a bat
tle-fag--a point OF attack-a rallying
polnt--the muse and centre OF one of the
great human movements OF this age or
any age.
Nor did the civilized world stand aside.
content TO watch the battle. II poured
millions of fighting money into France: it's
great men fought with pen and voice IN
all known languages OF Europe: local
ideals OF race and patriotism were for
gotten-this war was humanity's war.
That was the tragedy OF n nation-for
while Dreyfus hung chained TO that
Devils Rock In the southern seas. France
was thrown. like a dead girl. to the lam
preys and cells OF anarchy. Success Maga-
zine
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
NOT CAVIARE TO THE
GENERAL.

How completely absorbed one of the
greatest generals of the world, General
Grant, became in one OF the most widely
read novels OF the world, Ben-Hur, is OF
unusually striking interest And the en-
thusiasm with which the usually taciturn
and supposedly phlegmatic general ex-
pressed himself. I'm describing his abb
sorption, gives fascinating insight into
his real character.
The description is found in n letter
which has just come TO light, which was
written from New York by General Wal
lace TO one OF his family on November 21,
1884.
goes the letter-"that he had read Ben
Hur through. word for word; that he be-
gan in the morning, not having read a
novel in ten years before, and finished IL
next day at noon, after reading all night
lie said, i could not lay IL down."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
ENGLISH AND
AMERICAN MANNER.

Discussing this interesting question in
the Christmas number of Harper's Ba-
ear. Florence Howe Halls says:
British frankness Of speech makes the
English man or woman say things that
appear indelicate to use. They consider
us prudish. while we think them a little
coarse--everything depends upon the
point Of view, There is a prlmness OF
speech and manner which is indicative of
a halfway stage OF culture, II is trud
The woman who 'sustains a fracture or
her neither limb aims at refinement. but
goes over the border-line into affectatlon.
Surely this is TO be preferred TO the 10Th
century fad OF discussing. a la Bernard
Shaw, topics from which our mothers
shrank with horrorr
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

when added 10 the water I'm which cut
flowers are kept add very materially 10
the length OF time flowers may be kept
fresh.
Among the substances which have
proved useful are chloral. sugar lime wa
ter. potash, ether. nitrate Of potash. sui
phate OF potash. phosphate OF potash.
phosphate of ammonia. calcium chloride.
glycerine and alcohol. The mineral sub
stances are added I'm very minute guam
titles, concentration of one part 10 10000
being sufficient. lt is understood, OF
course, that only one substance is used
at time
Another fact that is worth knowing is
that other conditions being equal the pre-
servation OF flowers is longest when the
distance between the surface Of the liquid
and the base OF the flower is smallest.
Philadelphia Record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
QUEER ADMISSION.

I'VE have on our records a bishop,
clergymen, lawyers, musicians, actors
and managers and others who have
been guilty OF the same crime for
which Caruso was arrested" says Dep
uty Commissioner Mathot. I'VE have
Suppressed them because we believe the
fear OF publicity is great deterrent
TO the practice" A queer admission.
What argument applies TO the suppress
sion these otheF-eases which does
not apply 10 Caruso's7 And what ar
gument justiies the proceedings
against Caruso which would not justi-
~ proceedings against the others? I?
Does the law apply only TO italian ten
ors?-New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Then : pamcs His Fnthcr.
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
Mrs. Temples Telegram"
KEITU's-Continuous Performance.
IMPERIAL Washington Society
Girls.
EMPIRE-"A Rocky Road 20 Dub
lin"
tratod Songs
WEsTMIN INsTER--Fred Irwin's Ma
jestics.
MATHEWsON STREET RINK
Roller Skating.
ABoRN STREET RINK-Roller
skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
GOOD NEWS.

The Hon. Paul Thiemsn OF Colorado
explains that the terrible troubles
OF that state have resulted from eN-
cesslve political imagination There
is no discount on the imaginative
powers of many Colorado public char
acters. The air breeds enthusiasm anu
redheaded rhetoric The Hon. James
BucephaIus Belford. the Hon. Davis
Hector waite--to name only the Older
school Of Colorado poets-what riot
OF exuberant speech was theirs Their
poetic and artistic temperament has It's
drawbacks. Unfortunately ~ some
times runs over into nerce and san
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

1t would seem that General Brayton is pre-
pairing TO hand the citizens of Providence another
lemon in the form of constitutional amendment
similar to the one repudiated two years ago. That
is to say in order to give Providence twenty-five
representatives the people of this city are to be
asked to sanction partisan gerrymander of the
municipality into assembly districts and to limit
the power of their ballots to the support of one
assembly candidate instead of ALL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

The report that before he leaves office Gov
ernor Higgins of New York will commute the SEN
tence of death pronounced on Lawyer Patrick for
the murder of William Marsh Rice, an eccentric
millionaire, has been denied by the governor 1t
may be said, however, that many believe the con-
vction the result of the confession of an
alleged accomplice who, if his story were true, was
equally as guilty as Patrick Communication to life
imprisonment under such circumstances, they con-
tend, could in no way defeat the ends of Justice
and might result in the complete vindcation of the
man who has fought for his life SO skilfully.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
TO KEEP CUT FLOWERS.

All flower lovers Will be interested 10
learn that as a result OF experiments con-
Quoted In France II has been conclusiVely
shown that most varieties of flowers Keep
as well when cut as when left on the
plant, provided they have proper atten-
ton. That Is, II water Is supplied to the
stems and putrid fermentation Is prevent
ed. In carrying these experiments step
further Il was shown that a large num-
ber OF mineral and inorganic substances
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
THANKSGIVING GOBBLER.

Thanksgiving day has come round again,
As. IL comes once a year-wa know.
And the turkeys gobble has ended in
pain
Twas his grandsires' end--long ago.
Strutting so proud by the barnyard gate.
Until his pride o'ertaken by fate,
And dressed In brown-the dressing inside,
Minus his plumage-and minus his pride.
With generous slices for every plate
Let's gobble him ere twill be too late.
And know Wen like the gobbler best
When In golden brown and gravy dressed.
Hence. the fine loking turkey we all adj
mire.
Attain the acme OF Through
fire.
A. GoBBLER.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
A NARROW MARGIN.

a change OF 1000 votes would have
served to wipe out the Republican ma
jority in the lower house OF congress
only by this narrow margin was the
administration sustained. notwith-
standing the confessed popularity OF
its ief-Philadelphia Record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CROKER'S SAYING.

II is strange 10 hear a man OF the
reputation of Richard Croker say
Ing that Hearsts defeat was the judg-
ment or heaven upon him tor his sour
rillous campaign speeches. IL Heaven
always took such an interest in our
political harlcquinades we would not
elect enough men 90 hll the Offices
Irflrn prcse
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
WATCH YOUR WEIGHT.

That a woman who understands feeding
In the house is we'll understood But be-
yond pleasing the palate the study of
foods does not appeal TO many, or If 1t
does interest them. there are a thousand
and one things pressing for immediate no
tice, and the days slip by without giving
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
BUYING AND SELLING.

The doctrine that those who desire
10 sell us goods are our enemies has
nothing 20 support &c, except the inter
ests Of those who seek to profit by
monopoly. When we learn that the
desire, 20 buy is as righteous as the
greed To sell, we shall have made a
great step in the direction OF promot-
ing our own interests, as Will as of
conciliatine the good will OF other
countries.--Louisville Courier journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

Major Bailey of the United States army pre-
fers Boston recruiting station because of "the
strong military spirit of Bostonians, which is en-
gendered by the many military organizations in
the city He must have heard of the Ancients
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

1t is safe prediction that Theodore Roose
velts special message the Panama canal will
be decidedly more interesting reading than Poult
ney Bigelow's exaggerated and biased reports on
the same subject
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
CULLOM'S RESOLVE.

Senator Cullom. who was seized with
a fainting spell the other day while In
the outer Office OF Secretary Bonaparte.
proposes 20 equal his grandfather's
record aud live TO be 90 AS a means
he vows to take better care OF him
self and 10 quit chewing tobacco. SEN
ator Cullom viii be - the 22d.--
Springfield Republican.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
Things Seen Through
The Eyes of Others

that Colorado has fully recovered"
Good news; but certain tendency to
make split, to whirl and levitate. and,
possibly, ia smite the whang ngdoodle
may continue Tor some time. Not in a
moment can Colorado be translated in
to prose.--New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

General Brayton lets it be known that he will
consent to the comforting of the veto power the
governor, providing it is limited as not TO inter
ferc with the passage of any measure in which he
is personally or professionally interested.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
WHAT is WANTED.

Secretary Bonaparte says that the
legalized political boss would be
great thing for the country All the
country asks, however, is that the or
dinary bosses will quit illegal prac-
Post Express.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
MAGIC hAIR STAIN

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker i6s fremont street. Boston.
n r. simple. safe and easily applied con-
tains no lead poisons; use Il once and
you will never use any other. BLAND
ING & BIsANDING. 81 Weybosset strees
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

There will be some hope of settling the race
problem and other vexed questions when the
southern states no longer permit of the Till
man, Vardaman and Davis stripe to speak for
them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

The displeasure of the kaiser the pubca-
tion of those memoirs is indicated by the removal
of the name OF Hohenlohe from new German
steamship.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28
DOESN'T EXPLAIN.

state Chairman Woodruff makes out
pretty clear case against former
state Chairman Odell. though that
was easy. lie does not however, eN-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

plain why the Republican organization
left the work of electing Mr.. Hughes
TO the Observation-Disclosures Union
and Advertiser.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-28

Hartman is again asking investors to guess
under which of his railroad shells the dividend
pea reposes.