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Evening journal., 1906-11-21
THREE LINK MEN
IN SESSION HERE
(continued From First Page.)

Isaac w. Hallam. grand secretary, re-
ported as follows: &C.. 80. -. -.
Membership.
Number reported last year. 2690; in
itiated this year. 209; admitted by card,
IS; reinstated, 70; withdrawn by card.
70; suspended. 127; died, So; expelled,
u; present membership. 2726; gain in
membership, SO; number Of lodges, 3S.
Relief.
Amount paid for relief, s15.st0.16;
total for other purposes, $1Q,s01.42s to-
tai amount disbursed. $26,2115s; total
amount OF receipts, s29.S1s.0s.
Funds Invested.
Personal property, s21.76s3s; real es-
tate. s54.2s6.75; stocks. s5s.744.04;
bonds. s1.241.50; notes. s4.490.96; mort
cages, s10,41s.s4; temporary loan,
amount invested, $40; amount due for
benefits paid members of other lodges
S1s2; cash in bank, s9552.S7; cash in
savings fund. s6949.O4; cash in off,
GERS hands, $69454; total assets, $685.
S9s.9o; liabilities, s5l4s.6S; net assets,
S15s250.2
Rebekah Degree.
In submitting the report for this
branch of the order at the last session
it included the work of one lodge A
new lodge had been instituted a short
time before the Grand Lodge meeting,
too late to submit for your considera-
ton a detailed statement of its stand
ing It's membership will be consider
ed as admitted during the year. No
member has been suspended, only one
has died, and the membership has been
increased by 95.
Membership.
Membership last report-Brothers,
s2 sisters. 95; total. III; admitted dur
/ ing year. brothers, 81 sisters, 95; to-
tai, 90; total membership. 27S.
Financial.
On hand last report, s7o2s.2s; re-
ceipts for the year. s746.7s; paid for
relief. s261; paid for lodge expenses
s254s1; available funds. s7254.2s.
Grand Treasurer's Report.
p. ]. Isaacs. grand treasurer report
ed as follows:
Amount in bank last report, S52015;
amount received from grand secretary
lSlloo.04s loldlf aAOoo.o5f pdiA out' 80
247.47: balance in bank, s40S.22.
The reports Of the deputy grand
masters were next read. They told OF
the work the officials had performed
during the year and Of the various
transactions they had with the lodges
under their jurisdiction. These re-
ports were from w. w. Douty, deputy
grand master for District No. 2
Thomas A. Mullin, deputy grand master
for District No. 3; William c. L. Car
nagy, deputy grand master for District
No. a: NJ w Welch, deputy grand
master for District No. 5, Rufus ]
Stevens. deputy grand master for Dis
trict No. s.
The grand representatives report OF
the eighty-second annual communica-
ton OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge held
in Toronto, Canada, September 18th tc
J 22d was read and proved very interest
ling. George NJ. Stevenson and Robert
NJ. Burns we're the grand representa-
, ltives
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vention. In closing he thanked the
members for the help they had given
him and hoped for the Increased pros
perity Of the order.
The following grand officers were
elected;
Victor c. Kitchens, patriarch; Thomas
c. Appleby high priest; Thomas N. Raw
Inns senior warden; Samuel Ovensh ne
junior warden; James II. App'eby, scribe;
Hubert A. Roop. treasurer; w. L. c. Car
magic, representative.
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COCAINE VICTIM SENTENCED
Accused Of Forging Prescriptions to
Obtain tho Drug, Man is Sent to Jail

with twitching muscles. staring eyes
and all the outward signs Of prys'c I
collapse, Harry Smith. a confirmed victim
OF the cocaine habit was arraigned IT.
City Court this morning to answer fer
having forged prescriptions in his cfforts
to obtain the deadly dug craved by his
dlsordered body.
After testimony sustaining the charge
had been given by Clptlin Kane. fire.
ouently Interrupted by .ncoherent state
ments by the prisoner, the court imposed
a penalty Of $50 and costs in the case. in
default OF which the unfortunate dope
fend will languish for many weeks in
the workhouse, deprived OF that which
means 50 much to him.
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Personal and Pertinent

Matthew d Murphy, the highly respected Democrat
who made such splendid for the ONCE Recorder
OF DEEDS IN the recent election is to be reconed WITH
politically In the future Mr.. Murphy is a clean-cnt
gentleman genial fellow whom It is pleasure to meet
good business man, and altogether one Of our best
citizens. No doubt he viii be a candidate for the re-
eordershp two years hence and II he not get the
plum, the fellow who does viii not have dstanced him
in the chase for the ofhce.
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Permanent orasnizatIon Effected.

The First Ward Democratic Association
effected permanent organization lat nisht
in the rooms Of the Democratic eaeuc,
at Fourth and King streets. by eleciine
w. Lindsay MacFarlauo as president:
John l. Reehan.. as secretary, and John
W. Walls IS t'tasurer. Josiah Marvel
and Or. T. o. Cooper addressed the meet
INK.
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Pittsburg can be depended upon to keep before
the public Now that the divorce cases and scan
dals arc over for time, the city is suffering from
an epidemic of crime. Pittsburg is one of the
richest cities Of the country and the burglars want
a share of the wealth.
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p. o. s. Of A. Meetino.

Wilmington officers Of the p o. 6.
OF A. went to Magnolia this after
noon to take part in a big meeting
there tonight of the order. The
principal speaker Of the occasion will
be the Rev. c. E. Redeler. Past state
President OF Maryland and Chairman
Of the National Committee on Legisla-
ton. Mr.. Redeker is an orator o.
national reputation and a man who is
in touch with the leaders OF national
affairs
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Times are surely changing when J. Pierpont
Morgan condescends to plead for fair play on his
own behalf at the hands OF the country. Only
few years ago Mr.. Morgan was held as the mon
arch of the industrial world whose wink was law
and whose nod of approval made thousands go
into raptures Of alteration of the great Mr.. Nor
gan.
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governments in attempting to root out the violent
Reds they persist with their awful creed OF death
by assassination and with those weapons which
civilization has furnished them.
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Last s1.oo Baltimore Sunday Excursion
Of the Season.

November 25. via Pennsylvania Rail-
road. Special train leaves Wilmington
945 a. m. Leaves Baltimore 6.Ss p. m.
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Maxim Gorky, the Russian writer has poor
opinion of New York and he calls the men there
worms" Perhaps little worse than Hearst's
pet expression that certain of his opponents arc
"croton bugs"
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NJ attention paid to unsigned communications.
Advertising rates or application.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
By mail postage prepaid $500 year, or p cents y
month. payable il advance BY carrier SIX cents "eN
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elaastone.
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THE PEACE CONFERENCE

In recently published statement nrese,,;,o
d tettatiVe program for the coming peace connresS
' me hague, 1t is nlmated that an attempt will
oe '.idue Dy some OF the participants in the delib
erations to have the naval warfare of ,ha t.,,u
conhned TO conflicts between armed vessels ,nd 80
stacks stacks oy 1eets OF lighting ships upon land fort
iiOauohS' and to have commerce entirely relieved
from assault w
- ne meaning of this proposal is that merchant
nPs belonging to one belligerent is to be immune
rom attack by the warships of the other while
uaVersing the seas, unless they attempt TO enter
ports against which blocades had been established
Nadical IN the extreme this proposal certainly
so radical indeed, that there is not the slightest
Likelihood that it it will be endorsed by majority
Vi 'ne members OF the peace conference
II Is urged III support of this revolutionary
Plal that those interested in the merchant marine
invariably struggle to prevent the outbreak Of war
because OF their fear of the losses they will them
serves sustain. Yet this is one of the most force
lul arguments than can be made against the pro
posed modhcation of the rules of naval warfare
once war has begun the destruction of the
merchant marine and the crippling of trade and
commerce constitute the most powerful and etfect-
I'VE means OF bringing the belgerents TO terms and
putting an end to the shedding of human blood
commerce destroying is recognized as one of the
most potential practices that tend to shorten the
duration OF war and it will probably continue TO
DC reS0rted to until the worlds powers are much
?, 'N'tililS lHSll ulSpuleS Dy peace
tul arbitration than they now are.
here is question The Hague conference NAV
wen take up and settle once and for all time If
relates TO contrabrand of and necessarily
directly affects commerce on the high seas in time
OF war
J he course of the Russian cruisers during the
war with Japan made it clear that an international
agreement as TO what shall be deemed TO constitute
contraband of war is an urgent necessity At pres
ent contraband is whatever a belligerent chooses
to make 1t by declaration when war begins
What is the result? Neutral carpoes are l;able
to seizure on the himsiest of pretexts. while the
ships carrying them may be confscated and sold
as prizes of war or sunk as it may suit the whm of
the captors.
1t The Hague conference accomplishes moth
ing more than an agreement the question of
contraband of war It's work will be of worldwide
benefit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
A NEW KIND OF STRIKE

IL mas remained for the Austrian postof6ce
eeiinployes to devise new kind of strike and one
,"t !" 'Hen case at least, promises to result in
VICTORY Not one of them has ouit ,yorl, nor bas
there been any resort to passive ras;sta m.
'he contrary they all remain at their posts and ali
IluPuiously obey every law, order and regulation
charge their duties '''ey Si'd' us
nevertheless they are on strike.
mere are $4,000 of these postofice ennloves
and their grievance is red tame The fnJf tLo,,
IeNes crushed under an unbearable burden of
laws bylaws, orders, rules schedules and reorra-
.ons from which long and active agitation has
Ji;Gusht az them no relief though the government
u.u dtleH'Pt TO Placate them by an offer of higher
pay coupled with refusal to make anv reform in
the clrcumlocutive methods that were the cb;nf
cause OF trouble WY ''' '"ei
lsh more pay the postoffice clerks want
w Du. iess req tape and they now endeavoring to
81. wlidt they want by making use of red tape to
strange the countrys postal service
lhey are SO carefully and scrupulouslv obev
ing every detail of every law order and reouIato,
mat according to their present estimate Christmas
-e''eio ana packages may reach their destination
some time late in the month of January next.
IN America this will be recognized as a new
our own practice OF compelling the repeal of had
law by rigidly enforcing it. Though the nr;nc;nIe
ola the use made OF it by the Austrian postofice
clerks is entirely new
Cnder governments based upon militarism
ana l., Where bureaucratic methods prevail red tape
IS likely to be much more in evidence and much
more irritating than in republic like our own.
NeVertheless, it is wholly probable that the
business OF every federal department of every state
department and of every big corporation in the
country could be seriously crippled and DELAYED bv
scrupulous obedience by every empove to every
existing rule and regulation
In such situation the employer is entirely
poweriess since strict compliance with orders fur
;fS iisneS no ground for complaint discipline or pun
ishment The Austrian strikers are red,o;,a -,
system to an absurdity, and it is safe TO predicf
tnat labor leaders this side of the ocean will not
DC SLOW TO recognize the effectiveness of this novel
method OF enforcing abors demands
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THAT HANDY COIN

That neat and lovable little coin the
dime, has had most useful history. As
far as we are aware IL is unique among
the worlds coins. having no nearer equiv
alent that the English six-pence. which Is
worth two cents more. IL is one OF the
handiest OF coins. being about as small as
a silver piece can conveniently be. Being
less in size aud weight that the nickel.
which is worth only half as much. II is
vastly more convenient TO keep and hoard,
and that is one reason why IL is becoming
extraordinarily scarce in spite OF the fact
that more dimes are now turned out OF
the mints than ever before In the country's
history. There Is a rage for dime banks"
and come of these mechanical contrivances
are so pretty, 80 Ingenious, and so allur-
ing that they force people to save dimes
who have no earthly occasion to do so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
FACILITY AS WELL
AS FELICITY

II recently occurred TO the Rev G..
Wolcott Brooks 10 assert that 81 Is
easier 10 be good than to be bad" This
Is directly contrary TO accepted notions.
and Yet the Boston Herald after quot
ing the remark OF the audacious clergy
man, declares that he Is quite right
that II really is easier
Much" IL SAYS, everything con-
spires. The thirst for applause. the de-
sire 10 strut with inflated chest, the
memory Of virtues rewards previously
enjoyed, all these drag the helpless vic
tim into the meshes of goodness. The
wonder is that sin does not become ex-
tlnct like those used before slmians
stopped climbing trees and became men"
We--or others-may be offended by the
jocular tone Of the Heralds statement
and may criticise its choice of illustra-
tions. but what Il says is true. as far
as IL goes. just as what the Rev. G..
wolcott Brooks said was true. II
really IL a wonder that after innumerable
years Of experience with the inevitable
penalties OF badness and with the high
ly desirable rewards OF goodness people
will GO on misbehaving themselves.
Pious or pagan. the facts are obvious
10 all. and weil-developed business
sense would be enough 10 mako every
body virtuous. For virtue hts In with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THE WOMEN'S CORNER
A HAT OF THE SEASON

The skill OF the milliner Is delightfully."-
exhibited i'm the trimming OF this soft
French felt in pale blue. trimmed with
orchids and pink roses. The line between
crown and brim is entirely lost by the
original way In which the brim is bent
downward and run through with folds of
wide satin ribbon Instead OF terminating
In the usual side bow the ends OF ribbon
are made TO meet under the brim TO form
a cover for the bandeau.
Blue I'm all its shades share favor with
the most fashionable OF the seasons mill
linery colorings. and royal blue is steadily
creeping into greater popularity The
French milliners are making some wonder
full new hats I'm this shade, enriched with
plumes and tule TO match. Fashion Is
peremptory I'm the manner OF disposing OF
ribbon and floral trimmings this winter
Bunches of ribbon loops as now worn are
all posed to take a backward slant and
roses are not CONNIE II faut in their ar
rangement unless put on with studied
negligence Pale blue and pink, 10 say
rothing Of white birds OF Paradise are ex-
quisite trimmings for soft felt hats, many
of which have inlead brims of a contrast
ing color. In such instances the head OF
the bird matches the color OF the con-
trasting material introduced, the plumage
following the principal scheme of the hat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
A SIMPLE LINEN SUPPLY

The young housewife with little money
to expend may begin with a small sup
ply.
Six or eight pairs OF sheets are essen
tial
These may be OF cotton, IL linen is too
expensive.
One bolster and two pillow slips should
be allowed to each pair OF sheets.
Several white 'honeycomb" spreads and
a white Marseilles counterpane are need
ed.
At least two dozen face towels, dozen
dish towels, and four roller towels are es-
sential.
Four white tablecloths, one OF finer
quality for occasions" will do for be-
ginning
There should be a dozen napkins TO
match each cloth. and If possible dozen
extra fruit napkins
A dozen hemmed cheescloth busters also
belong In the outfit.
Finer linens may be purchased by de-
grees later on, but those mentioned above.
in inexpensive quality. will make fair
starting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THE DEBUTANTE

She stands beside her mother. fair and
sweet
The debutante. with hand outstretched TO
greet
Her mothers friends; they smile upon her,
some bend low
To murmur compliments; her fair cheeks
glow
With flush OF innocent and wondering
surprise.
Not yet grown used to such. or worldly
wise
I, from my sheltered. palm-screened cor
ner, note
The lily whiteness of her slender throat;
The graceful lines of her slim form. her
eyes,
The wayward little curl that 'gainst her
temple lies;
The roundness OF her arm, its smoothness.
and the grace
OF her whole being, full sure that time
nor place
Can lessen this; and I. man-llke. thrill to
my very soul
With glad sense of possession. while the
whole
Sweet picture brings dimness to my
eyes:
/ long to fold the slim girl In my arms so
tenderwise.
And tell her DER and DER how dear life is
TO me
With her close by TO share IL, and vow
that I will be
OF all her knights the truest; how | will
dare and do.
For-yes. ] am her father. and she's my
little Sue
MARGARET HANNIs.
New York Times
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28

Mary Stewart Cutting in her Talks TO
Wives" now appearing in Harper's Ba-
Ear. Very mistakenly she feels that
when she cannot offer the perfection OF
employed service TO her friends she does
not care to ask them 10 her table Thus
the man of the house too often has to re-
nounce the privilege dear TO his heart,
OF bringing home a chance guest.
when young and inexperienced he cher
ishes the illusion that he can do this at
any time without warning. and IL takes a
series OF bitter lessons to convince him
that he is not free In this regard. and
even if he sends word to his wife that
one of his old college friends has hap
pened i'm and that he is bringing him out
to dinner he may be making a terrible
blunder.
1T is always a pity when this stage Is
reached. The man who comes TO the
point where he is afraid 10 invite a friend
home with him when he pleases, has lost
something besides the privilege. a GER
tain degree OF confidence in his wife's
ability to meet emergencies. in her eager
ness to give him pleasure, is gone"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
TWO SISTERHOODS
ARE AMALGAMATED

The grand assembly OF Pythian Sisters
met yesterday afternoon; and Supreme
Chancellor Commapder Mrs. S. w. Adams
of Haverhill Mass. and Miss Jennie Bar
low. state organizer OF the Rathbone Sis
ters, the other womens branch OF the
knights OF Pythias, were present
The assembly took action pursuant to
the decision made at the supreme conven-
tions held in New Orleans last October,
regarding the amalgamatlon OF the Py-
THAN Sisters and the Rathbone Sisters
and voted to amalgamate with the Rath,
bone Sisters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
HICKS AND PSYCHOLOGY

The case OF miner Hicks, I'm California,
imprisoned for two weeks among fallen
rocks, hundred feet below the surface.
and finally released alive and in good
spirits, after a most remarkable feat of
tunnel driving by his rescuers which all
the world watched with the keenest in
terest, affords a rare study in the in
fiuence of the mind over the body. II
was Hicks mental activity that kept
him alive. IL was the possibility of ex
changing ideas by means of a tube with
those who were laborIng to save him that
stimulated his spirits and warded off the
fatal lethargy and dtscourag cement which
so soon overcome those who in a similar
situa tion Of peril are cut off from com
munication with their fellow beings.
1t is not likely that Hicks would have
lived week, even with nourishment at
hand, had he not been continually aware
OF what was being done for him, and had
not his mind thus been kept from losing
its balance. Once knowing that he was
not TO be deserted. instinct told him
what to do. Read the story Of his sing
ing. OF his pronouncing more orations
than Daniel Webster" In the absolute
darkness OF his terrible tomb where he
could scarcely move a limb, and the in
fiuence OF the ever active mind in pre-
serving his life becomes patent.
Another vivid instance Of this influ-
ence is shown In the story Of his strik-
ing a match and thus seeing. for the first
time the terrible peril Of his own situa-
tlon For moment he was almost over
come and nearly lost his courage. The
darkness in which ne was plunged count
ed for much I'm preserving him from the
effects Of fear. AS long as he could not
see and as long as his mind was kept
occupied by hopes without being de-
pressed by optical images Of the actual
perls about him, his mental operations
were all I'm his favor. This experience
Of a humble miner is capable of becoming
a noteworthy contribution 10 psychology,
II a record Of Hicks thoughts and i'm
pressions can be obtained and subject
ed to scientific analysis and discussion.
New York American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THINGS SHE IS WEARING

Small fur cravats tied in A bow under
the chin look piquant and saucy.
Round fur toques are much worn this
winter and are most becoming.
Aigrettes, lace and flowers tighten the
wintry effect OF these fur hats.
Most of the muffs seen are still on the
rather fiat melon shape.
Big round muffs are quite as fashion
able however, If you can get them.
Perhaps the most highly favored mum
style OF the year is large, fiat and square.
An unusual muff is a huge bow of fur,
the loops for the hands and the ends fin
ished with lace.
crate stoles and muffs of the year. with
rich effect
Fancy lace wells are more and more I'm
evidence, black or brown being more seen
than colors.
1t seems to be permissible TO wear
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-28
THE CASE OF THE CONGO.

here is pronounced sentiment in this coun-
try that is opposed to meddling in any way in the
affairs of foreign nations when our own interests
are neither directly nor indirectly affected 1t is
safe to say, however, that the appeal recently
made by large number of prominent citizens TO
the state department at Washington urging inter
vention by the United States government in sup
port OF reforms in the Congo Free State. has the
hearty endorsement of large majority of the
American people and that whatever steps NAV be
taken by Secretary Root to secure amelioration OF
the awful conditions prevailing in the Congo will
be approved.
America has no commercial interests in the
Congo. True, this country purchases large part
OF the rubber produced there but the price paid
for it is in no way affected by The condition of the
brutally oppressed black men who gather il for
their European taskmasters, who sell il at an cuor-
nous profit
But il America has no commercial interests
that are menaced it has humane interest i'm these
cruelty treated and unfortunate people and con
siderations of humanity would justify Intervention
TO put an end TO conditions that in atrocity have
10 parallel.
Belgium's king was the owner Of this terri
tory, and il was under his administration that the
horrors by which the world is shocked were devel-
oped. Very recently he surrendered his ownership
and control TO Belgium, and conditions in the
Congo have thus become matter of international
concern.
In the mes-ssial sent to the state department