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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
WHENCE DID THE GREAT
WHITE PLAGUE" COME?

Wrence came the great white plague
tuberculosis? Hippocrates and Galen de-
scribed the symptoms. and. though the
true character OF the disease was not
known until within the memory OF this
mankind.
But a French scientist claims 10 have
discovered that the white plague has
spread from the unlocked tombs OF Egypt.
where the germs long lay buried with
the dead OF an old civilization. Says the
Toronto Globe:
This is the most interesting discovery
that Las been made by this inquisitive
and meddlesome century In poking its dis
turbng fingers among the cerements Of
an ancient civilizations remains.
Evidently there is nothing new beneath
the sun, for they had microbes when the
strange and gigantic statue OF stone called
welcome TO the morning sun: but the
people OF that ancient and irrigated CIV
ilization were spared the greatest terrors
OF the microbe visitation
They lived on in blissful ignorance of
the dangers that were menacing them.
They did not boil water, sterilize milk,
o; disinfect bedrooms. They had all the
diseases they could attend to without
searching for amy extras with micro
scopes.
Their kings were so afraid OF an imper-
feet resurrection that they constructed
tombs or had other people construct
tombs TO defy the abrasions OF the eter-
nal ages; and there. in close companion
ship with the unsuspected tuberculosis
bacillus, they were laid away In their
long sleep.
Had they been under the necessity OF
doing the work themselves IL is certain
they would have taken greater chances
with eternity In the matter of precau-
tions against disintegration. They built
the pyramids as warning and a pre-
vention against disturbing the dead and
the tombs, and they are working out that
way, only along different lines.
Fear is not exempt from the law OF
change, and so the terrors OF one age
age the jokes OF the next While the
pyramids still endure as monuments to
the dread OF injury TO the lifeless body,
We demand competitive crematories that
our heirs. executors. administrators. and
assigns be not forced to pay monopolistic
rates: but the microbes that were
wrapped up In contented satisfaction and
fine linen at the wake OF the Pharoahs
now spread CONSERVATION over half the
world
Egypt may be retalatng on the world
for mocking her dread OF desecraton. We
may laugh at the subllmity of her fear
OF post mortem molestation. but can only
envy the complacency with which the
people of that strange time lay down In
the midst of germs and microbes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
HE WOULD CHARGE
THE USUAL RATE.

Madam might I rake your lawn?"
The speaker. albeit he had furtive
eye, did not look like n regular tramp.
What will you charge me?" he
woman asked.
The usual space rates" replied the
Thinking he was crazy, she slammed
the door In his face. How could she
know he was a magazine muck-fakeF
out OF job?-Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
They All Died.
Facto-"In the ages past how did
people ever manage TO live without
telephones and telegraph"
Philos-"They didn't: they all died.
II Was Saturday.
First Disconsolate Widow-"Are you
going TO the mediums tonight to see
IL you can get a message from your
husbandy' 49,, a.,
second Disconsolate widow-"No; IL
isn't any use tonight. Saturday night
was always the night when he went
off to spend his salary"
WONDERFUL
Yeast-"I was talking to your wife
today. - " -
Crimsonbeak-'How did that hap
penn"
THAT you were doing the taking.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
A TARIFF QUESTION

Customs officers at Boston have held for the
a tariff duty the silver by Sir Thomas
be sailed for by American yachts
valued $1,000 and the duty assessed is $3.50
Is anticipated that after the authorities at Washing
looked into the matter the duty will be RENTED
and trophy will be allowed to come In. Any other
action situation little short of ridiculous
this question there is neither an industrial nor n
The uncompromsng and-patter
that the production of $1,000
United States requires protection to the
45 cent ad vaorem against the invasion OF
gifts rom friendly British sportsmen
would such situation be any more unjust or any
more ridiculous than that existing and which the
stand paters declare continue to exist perpetualy
there much and more reason even for INT
OF hides ana sole leather
that into boots and shoes OF the
workingman?
equal warrant for the abolition OF the
furnaces and 1toNes the
tax lumber dwellings and the tax wool for
our clothing?
Indeed any worthy OF serious considcra
advanced against proposition 10 remove from
materials the tariff tax that operates
as an unjust imposition the people and enables the
rich and thrusts the still deeper into
poverty?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

for staple farm products comes from the greater
development of vast agricultural resources.
Experts of the department of agriculture assert that
the farm lands might readily supply food for a
population ten times greater than that OF the
country at the present time.
The millions OF acres that have long been under
cultivation could be made to produce vastly greater
harvests under intensive farming methods and the
productive possibilities of the great tracts reclaim
ed or to be reclaimed by irrigation are hardly COM
putabe.
OF couse the increase in the acreage cultivated
and the resultant increase in the volume OF the
crops must necessarily work lowering OF prices.
Whether that lowering will benefit the consumers
very much will depend on whether or not the mid
die men can establish and maintain artificial prices.
If they cannot, seems probable, the cost
of living will be less serious problem in millions
of Americans homes than it is today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
PLEA FOR ICE PLANTS.

Medical journals recently have been
urging the establishment OF municipal ice
plants as the surest way 10 reduce sum-
mer mortality by keeping the price of tee
within reasonable bounds under all cir
cumstances. The intensely warm weather
which the city has suffered for several
days will emphasize the plea OF the ply
sicians and their publications In the death
records which will follow rather than at-
tend the hot spell" The value OF ice 10
the poor, OF course. Is not that they may
have frigid water TO drink. The poor and
the rich would he all the better of for
not drinking ioed water. The service
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
IN HIS OWN LINE.

Jim Jackson was brought before a
western Judge charged with chicken steal
ing. After the evidence was all In, the
Justice. with n perplexed look. said;
But do not understand. Jackson, how
II was possible for you to steal those
chickens when they were roosting right
under the owners window and there were
two vicious dogs In the yard.
Hit wouldn't do yer bit o good,
ledge. for me TO 'splain how l kotched
dem chickens. fer you couldn't do hit yer
self Of yer tried II fohty times, an yer
might git yer hide full er lead De bes'
woy fer you ter do. jedge. Is jes ter buy
yo chickens I'm de market. same ez odder
folks does, and when yer wants ter COM
NIT any rascsiity do hit on the bench,
whar yo' is at home. Exchange
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
THE COSEOF LIVING.

For years the cost OF living has been ncreas-
ing and is still going higher VIII the end of this
steady advance in everything that constitutes a
necessary OF life come is the question millions
OF Americans are asking.
There is hope slight one, il must be con-
fessed, that conditions may improve in the not
distant future. How is lowering OF prices to be
accomplished? Artificial imitation resulting from
monopolistc control OF the supply OF certain articles
OF food and of its distribution must be removed by
the enforcement Of the anti-monopoly legislation
II more reasonable prices are TO prevail.
But the most cheering outlook for lower prices
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
THESE ARE INTERESTING.

A fetching princess gown made en-
tirely of alternate rows of narrow
white satin ribbon and insertion with
a yoke effect Of appliques in rich
floral design may be Had at a Main
street shop.
A novel and jaunty model for an out
ing suit is OF all-over nainsook en-
broidery. with the skirt and swagser
little pony jacket finished with tailored
bands OF linen.
Gorgeous Japanese kimonos OF luz
trous wash silks, in long and snort
lengths, with superb borders of Hash"
poppies, are rich enough to delight the
most fystidious.
In millinery for midsummer wear the
Vesta Tilly and Gainsborough models
with their soft. gracefully flowing coque
feathers, are steadily gaining In popu-
larity.
Exquisitely dantly. guaze like hosiery
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
CERISE A GOOD COLOR.

Cerise, though vivid for hot weather.
Is always included in the summer toilet
scheme OF the Partisan, and among the
messalines there are some most attrac-
tive cerise and white combinations. The
pin point cots of white scattered thick
ly on a cleaning cerise surface and the
fine lines Of white set closely together
on n cerise ground give perhaps the
datntiest and coolest effects among the
cerise and white combinations, and a
pretty silk is OF the finest possible black
and white check sprinkled with om-
broidered circles or embroidered dots or
cerise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
THE TACT OF DISRAELI.

When II was moro expedient 10 evade n
question than TO give definite answer,
Disraeli could do so with consummatc
tact. a story illustrative of this is told
I'm the Memoirs OF Mary Duchess OF
Teck."
The great statesman was very fond ~
the princess. and admired her grasp OF
political problems; but he never allowed
himself 90 be charmed into telling cabi-
net secrets
one evening NJ dinner. during crisis
I'm foreign affairs. Princess Mary. who
was puzzled at the inaction OF the gov
ernmenS. turned TO him and said:
what are we waiting for. Mr.. Dis
raeli7"
The prime minister paused for mo-
ment 10 take up the menu. and. looking
at the princess. gravely replied:
Mutton and potatoes. madam"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
INCREASING INSANITY

There for serious thought IL for alarm in
the statistics concerning insanity in this country recently
public by These figures deal only
sttutons throughout the but 1t safe
that the majority OF Of the mentally afflicted
reach asylums later
The in their show that during the
thirteen the of the insane, the
number Of hospitals treatment OF
a doubled The number 1890 1872
while Dec. 81, 1903. II 32s.
Coincident with the increase in the number OF hos
pitfalls the number OF inmates the total
being 7+o2s in 1890 and 15O51 Dec 81 1903 In 1880
the number OF insane hospitals OF the United States
only 40042 The number of insane hospitals 100000
of population increased from ss in 1880 to 1852 in 1890
and to 1862 Dec 81, 1903.
What is there In American life that breaks down
American brains increasingly and progressively? What
1t affects those who into the country
severely than those who born in It, for insanity is
prevalent among the Foreign than the
native born.
Men becoming mentally unbalanced moro rapidly
than and laborers and servants rapidly than
other occupation. This fact would
dispose OF the theory that the mad hunt for the
almighty dollar the for fast living sending
nation perdition. The foreign born the
certainly going the that kills
Therefore 1t seek the for the de-
plorabe in insanity somewhere else than in auto
mobile racing dallance with chorus girls champagne
feasts and like pastimes of the and the old rich
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
IT'S AN ILL WIND.

'Tis an ill-wlnd that blows no one any
good. Some time ago an old Blrming-
ham woman. who had the misfortune TO
lose her leg purchased a pair OF crutches
nj a secondhand dealers. Not long after
one OF the crutches snapped beneath her
weight. disclosing n hollow in the wood,
within which were secreted 500 In notes
and a diamond scarf pin. which was sold
for as much more
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
: lust A PARROT.

Among a quantity OF household effects,
forming one lot. that gentleman pur-
chased some years since at n sale In Kent,
was stuffed parrot. This being OF no
value was given over TO their children,
who after the manner OF their kind pro-
ceeded I'm due course 10 inspect Its anat-
omy. Curiosity In this case met Its re-
ward. for within the bird reposed Is SOW
ereigns and two spade gulneas of George
III.-no bad return for the few shillngs
invested originally In the purchase of
the entire lot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
A FORGOTTEN DUTY

The throes OF revolution in which wei
found Russia at the close Of last week
were not visible at the opening OF the|
present week, many OF the st. Petersburg
correspondents In London having forgotten|
to leave copy behind when they went on|
their weekend vacauons.-Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
PERTINENT AND POINTED.

The Boston board OF fire underwriters
having voted to advance the rates uni
versally on storage warehouses and piers
Is per cent, II may be pertinent TO inquire
whether this would have been done had
there been no San Francisco disaster. and
Il not, why now w?-Boston Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
EXCITES INTEREST.

with Colonel Bryan cleaning the ma
tional household of anu-Bryan members
and Colonel Troup performing similar
service in Connecticut, new interest at
taches to the Democratic state convention
which convenes In this city early next
month.-Hartford Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
HAS SOMETHING LEFT.

The unburned district OF San Francisco
contains 10 per cent more houses than CAM
be found in any other city on the coast. ~
Is trifing mistake to assume that theI
city was wholly destroyed. 1t has onlyI
been a trine hampered in It's growth.-San|
Francisco Chronicle
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
MICE LIVED THERE.

on the appraisers OF the estate OF an
old miser. who died year or so back at
New Burgh. searching his house they
came upon an old cupboard seemingly
filled with rubbish. This they overhauled.
10 find I'm a corner a family OF young mice
comfortably ensconced In n nest con-
struc;ed OF bank notes to the value Of
Gt00
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
MAY BE USEFUL.

Philadelphia doctors made a balloon as
censiou. taking with them instruments TO
test the effect of high attitudes on the
lungs and heart. These experiments may
be useful when automobiles, trolley lines
and grade crossings drive the ordinary
pedestrian off the face of the earth.-Bal-
timore American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
A SONG OF DEGREES.

We show In simple manner,
And with hope TO please.
The work which Is expected
or those who hold degrees.
Through four long years OF study
Athletics prove the key.
With drafts on fathers check book
To get a glad ALB.
Next stage. the honorary.
Is made both wide and free;
Few men who gain distinction
Escape the LID.
But morning, noon and evening
The hardest work we see
Is keeping daily hustlng
To hold o B.
-McLandburgh Wilson I'm New York Sun
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
THE BEST COOK.

We do not know who the best cook I'M
America Is, but that Philadelphia wonan|
who has lived 90 years with her husband
without n quarrel probably has substan-|
tial claims TO the honor.-Iouston Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
Household Hints and
Other Items For Women

with hand embroidered roses and blocks
in colors TO match light summer gowns.
are ultra -fas ashionable
The shops are showing a varied and
unique line of dog collars" consisting
of dull gold links inlaid with the diff
ferent colored stones.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
THE MILK LEAKS.

The milk in the Isle OF Pines cocoanuq
Is disclosed with the information that thsl
principal complainants are a Chicago mar,
who operates a steamer line and a tim3
Der owner from Michigan.--Boston Herald
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
TOO CEOSE.

A number OF people who were building
great hopes on thufr~ relationship with
Russell Sage are now kicking because he|
was such a close relation.--was hingtonI
Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them

which II performs. which it must per-
form unless thousands of lives are to be
sacrificed, is In preserving food In gener-
al and in particular milk for infants'-
New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

No doubt there who would better earn that
81 200 600 than does But there
who wouldn't take the job twice the salary. Even
trebed salary wouldn't induce the himself
on the streets of ST. Petersburg Moscow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

when Attorney General Hadey OF Missouri gets back
from his vacation will Jus; beginning his
I'm some part country where II be hard to discover
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

At its recent the English army fought The
hattie OF Antetam without Its mistakes" It's
thing to night battles without mistakes when aren't
nghting
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

The new primary worked satisfactorily its
first trial machine bosses have iost their oil
w be able to find them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

IL Russell sages ultimately devoted to charity
~ will tend to that after all the nnancer's heart
was In the right place but that It his hand that
wouldn't let
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

There's but one universal language" md there will
never he more. word ami that is smack
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

kElTH's-"The SpeculaQr."
NickEl-Motion Pictures and Illus
trated Songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

Japan has been annexing American seals probably mis-
aking the whskery creatures for Russians.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

Entered May is. 1906 the Providence r. l..
as second class matter under OF Congress Of March
a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-11

NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietor.
Cor. washinEtcn streets. Providence. n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
A Trife Saying.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
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representatives of four south American Republics,
 The second day of the Congress win be given over to q discussion of river navigation. deep waterways, irrigation. the reclamation service and kindred subjects. Congressman J. D. Rans@ dell will lead the discussion on RiveE navigation.
 The subpeet of irrigation will bs brought before the congres by F. II. Newell chief engineer of the reclamas ton service. Clifford Pinch0t, chiek forester of the United States will rapS resent the agricultural department Elwood Meade. chief engineer. and J O. Wright in charge of drainage sur veys in the West and far South. will also speak. W. IT. Heron. tOpogra- pher of the geological survey in charge of the reclamation of submerged lands in the Middle West, wil deliver an ada dress.
 John Barrett. American Minister to Colombia will speak on the Panama Canal.
 Thursday. Secretary Leslie M Shaw will speak on American Finance"
 I. T. Pryor president of the Cattle Raisers' Association, of Fort Worth, Texas, will discuss the live stock indus- try.
 William J. Bryan vii be the ehisi speaker Friday Probably the greater portion of the day will be taken up in the adoption of resolutions of the Con- gress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
F,nternriae Entertainment.

Enterprise Nov. IT.-(Speeial. )-- Last night the music and voice aepart- ments assisted by some of the elocu- tion class of the high school gave a recital at the residence of W. H. Ed-
 nonds. The parloFs were thrown to- gethep to make room for tine 100 guests The program consisted of piano solos and duets. songs and readings. The entertainment was pronounced one of the most enjoyable ever witnessed in Enterprise. Much credit is due Miss HaFte, who has charge of the music department, Miss Edmonds. the teacher es voice. and Miss McDaniel. fhe elo- euti0n teacher.
 ThuFsday afternoon from to 6 o'clock, Mrs. c. D. Harrison enter taiHed the Pierian Club in honor of Misses Watts and Arlington of Mont gomery, Elaborate courses were serv- ed and the game of nations was played Mrs, H. 1T. C0nnor won the prize, a handsome hand-Dainted salad bowl.
 Last night at shelby'e Cafe. the la dies of the Baptist Church served oys- ters and other refreshments for the benefit of the new church building. A good sum was realized.
 The next Legislature will consider the establishment of a branch court, with equal Jurisdiction with that of Elba, ct Enterprise. Should the bill become Q law 1t would mean a great saving to the county, as this side of Coffee has by far more people in it. and In eonseauepee has more cases in court
 4 program has been prepared for county. .Teachers' Institute to be held at BFoektpn. December ! and 8. Hon. Harry c. GupnelR. State Superintend- snt-eleet will be invited to deliver an address.