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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
TELL ME-" AND SAY"

An American story in yesterdays Office
window began. as many American stories
begin. with SAY" Now. how many Eng
Ish readers know the Person ana the
tense OF the American say" Does II
stand for tell me" or for 81 say?" For
the first there is the familiar French an
aIogy, the 'ais' OF tho perpetual dues-
ton OF the French child. and the "dtes'
of common talk IN later life But n cor
respondent who had for half lifetime
read the American story In this sense was
Obliged TO change II for the vulgar and
exceedingly silly and quite superfiuous
phrase OF our own streets. For he put
the matter 20 Americans in America. and
they all assured him that say was noths
Ing hut II say" further vulgarized.
And yet. tell me" is beginning that
has won a man more friends than any
other opening IN the customs OF conNer-
sation Nothing in the world makes a
new acquaintance go more favorably.-
London Chronicle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

Otto Won Gottberg. the German Journal
ist. went TO Venezuela when the asphalt
troubles were interesting. One day he
made arrangements to go to the castle to
talk to President Castro.
He was received by n man in a gaudy
uniform. covered with gold braid Gott-
berg knows Ittle Spanish and talked
with this man about the internal and ex-
ternal affairs OF Venezuela.
lie noticed that the other gold-laced
people In the room watched him curl
cusly. Finally, one OF them came 10 Gott-
ncrg and touched him on the shoulder.
MY friend" he said, IL can tell you Of
n much better one"
Much better what2" asked Gottberg.
mystifed.
''Much better barber" said the gold
laced one
But I want no barber"
Pardon me. sir; then why spend your
time convcrsing with one?'
And Gottberg soon discovered that the
ran he had been interviewing was Pres
ident Castros barber Castro had mai'
him n general so he would not have %
ray him out OF the Castro private purse
Saturday Evening Post
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
WATCH YOUR CELLAR.

This Is the time of the year when 81
invested In a few pounds OF qulcklime
may save hundreds of doctors and drug
gists' bills. perhaps a loved life indeed
because the lime will kill the dampness
and germs in the cellar that are almost
sure to carry diphtheria and typhoid in
their lurking places. says the 81. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Everything should be taken out that
can be; not particle OF decayed vegeta-
bles or sourness OF any sort should be
overlooked; the walls. II OF rough mason
ry, should be carefully swept. then a
coating of whitewash with alum and a
little carbolic acid I'm II. should go into
every Granny. The swinging shelves
should be taken down and scrubbed. their
supports cleaned and whdtewash applied
everywhere a hole shows itself in the
ceiling. The drain should be looked after
carefully and lot OF lime sprinklei over
the mouth, windows cleaned, and even
an inexperienced hand can ply q paint
brush we'll enough TO give a couple OF
coats to the woodwork. IL the floor Ia
concrete. breaks must be repaired and
lime should be freely sprinkled before
the holes are filled II OF wood few
planks should be lifted and the lime scat
tered freely underneath
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
NEEDLEWORKERS' WAGES.

The apprentice In dressmaking has to
work six months for nothing or perhaps
a mere pittsnce as errand girl. Then she
starts on Innings at "a per week Next,
she does over-sewing and finishing at 81
Trimmers on skirts or waists receive sl2
TO sl4, and filters from SIS TO
SIS. A small establishment Is consid-
cred better than a large one for learning
the trade. as more personal attention is
given apprentices and there is quicker ad-
vancement. Any woman who sews neatly
by hand or does fine embroidery along
popular lines can secure a position In a
shop without difficulty. and the fall rush
In dressmaking opens up Sept. 1.
A girl with the shopping gift can usually
secure a position with a dressmaker as
shopper. Her first duties consist OF
matching thread, buttons, Innings. etc.
and later she Is entrusted with trimmings,
laces. etc. She starts at 81 per week,
spends most OF her time I'm stores ad
usually becomes professional shopper.
Operators In suit and waist factories
do piece work principally, and as a rule
make Sl2 per week. Fanishers, who sew
on buttons. etc. receive no more than 81
per week
In underwear factories, girls start the
trade by running ribbon through beading
ironing. running buttonhole machines, and
gradually learn TO sew on insertion, tuck
ing. etc. They quickly work UP TO So pei
week. An expert In underwear makes 81.
or Sl4 per eek.-Womans Home Com.
panton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
THE MAN TO SHUN.

The man who is loud and bombastic
who domineers over and grumbles at
everything the servants do, who fright
ems the children and who struts about
trying to impress every one with the
fact that he Is the master Is not the
man who makes a good husband. no mat
ter how attentive he may seem before
strangers. a husband should be a bless
ing TO his wife and a pattern to his
neghbors and though the perfect man
may not exist. there Is no reason why
the perfect husband should be so rare.
Nothing makes a man so envious. moth
ing sets him off searching and longing
for a home Of HIS own so soon, as a
glimpse into the daily happiness Of some
married couples Nothing Is more re-
sponslble for other marriages than the
evident Joy Of those who still let love rule
their life. for in spite OF what he may
look upon as blanks in the marriage lot
terry the prizes seem 20 him too over
whelmingly rich not 10 try for one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
THE PEOPLES WEAPON.

For more menacing to the car than the recent
decree of death pronounced against him by the
terrorists Is the doumas proclamation to the Rus
sian people calling upon them to refuse to pay all
taxes assessed by imperial authority. A general
response this appeal would paralyze the power OF
the Russian autocracy
The douma's manifesto forcefully presents the
legal aspect of the situation when it declares The
government has, without the assent of the popular
representatives, no right to collect taxes from the
people Should the government, moreover contrac,
loans in order to procure funds such loans will be
invalid without the consent of the popular repre-
sentatives. The Russian people will never acknow
ledge them and will not be called upon to pay
them"
This is statement that seems both Just ant
reasonable. 1t is but another way OF saying tha
taxation without representation is tyranny" anc
it is justified by the provisions OF the ezar-mad,
Fundamental law"
Obviously the representatives OF the people
though forcibly ousted from Office by the exercis
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
THE LATEST BOND ISSUE

The eagerness with which the Panama Canal bonds
were subscribed for is taken by people indicate
that large amount of capital seeking in
vestment but this s the rush
the latest by the United
States.
Neither are times dull the opportunities for
profitable employment OF few that bankers should
orer l03s3 and for cent bond redeemabe
In from ten to thirty merely ordinary invest
ment Nor Is IL the superior credit Of the
that makes these bonds much sought for at
OF interest than is usually paid ordinary deposits
Their great desirabity is due to the United
states bonds have exclusive that gives particular
value and as the supply is limited and the demand steadily
increasing, each new issue is eagerly sought
Bonds of the United States universally available
as the most substantial and unquesonabe securities
They furthermore the only basis of bank
under the national banking laws No national bank
issue notes deposit of United States
with the progressive reduction debt
serious difficulty In securing the bonds
that Is not prohbitive.
Therefore the prompt absorption of the first issue of
Panama bonds s indication OF demand for
banking than OF demand for investment
rate yielding less than two per cent.
Obviously the situation is purely artificial and the
direct result of the lack of elasticity currency
in national securities therefore, furnishes subject that
complex considerations and that
sooner or later be taken UP and settled right
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
THE LAUNDRY AUCTION.

Ever go TO a laundryman's auction?"
asked man who was sorting bundles.
You can get bargains there sometimes.
Here are ~ packages that will be sent
TO the auctioneer tomorrow One bundle
is labeled wv Joblotz No address. WIN
call Now l wonder what has become of
w Joblotz. who had no address and
promised 10 call7 What has become of
the owners OF these ~ packages? Some OF
the things thrown on our hands are very
fine and as good az new. Just look at
that pile OF hnndkerchefs and those shirt
waists and collars and CUFFS It has been
more than a year since they were left
here. All unclaimed packages are kept
n year or more. then they are sent around
to a general receiving station to be dis
posed OF at auction. Now York sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
NO MEXICAN MENACE

In some parts OF Mexico there prejudice
prosperous Americans but the currency
some tnid who have recently that
country to the effect that uprising been planned
september for the exterminaton of
sheer Indeed Is the sest story
silly season has produced
More ignorant creatures than the lower
cans II would be difficult And With plenty
within reach they apt to develop begerent humor.
but they utterly incapable of organizing effective
hghting force or Of planning a campaign
Were they TO attempt such thing the movement would
be reientessy crushed by the duly constituted
Of Mexico. One frightened and fugacous American de-
clares Tt will probably be
to throw army the border in protect
American citizens"
IT Isn't the practice OF the government United
States to throw armies the borders friendly
neighborng states Whatever disturbances
be promptly dealt with and suppressed Mexican
authorities.
President Diaz is a strong president and a broad
minded statesman. His control
Is so complete to make him virtually dictator.
enjoys the confidence OF his people and friend
ship OF the United states. Any uprising
cans or other foreigners Mexico would therefore Ain
little headway before his forces would eectuay sup
press 1t.
AS matter of fact there exists reason whatever
for the severing OF the mutually agreeable
relations existing between this republic nation
on the farther side OF the Rio Grande. Mexico
trusted TO take OF hooduns
they endanger the peace.
In doing that she IL just likely call assistance
as is the United States to ask foreign aid
the turbulence OF her own roushs and rowdies
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
A LITTLE CONVERSATION.

well, Mary" said the modern hus-
band. what have you been doing today?"
Everything" she answered. "Ive had
such busy day. you can't imagine. AT
this morning we had a reading at Mrs.
x--'----such a beautiful reading. Mrs.
x read US paper on the Architecture
Of the Probable Capital OF Mars'-I do
wish you could have heard IL, dear-and
after that Prof. w gave US little talk
on the Microscopic Insects of Central Az
rica.' II was so interesting"
1T must have been"
Then at IL there was a meeting OF the
Seventeen Great Religion club. and at
1880 a meeting OF the ways and means
committee OF the Society for the Re.
formation OF Murderers' And at noon
lunched with Mrs. 2"
Yes"
"And In the afternoon we went to the
spring theatricals of the Womens Gar
rick club, And then coming home / saw
such a lovely child playing In front OF
our house. Such dear little boy! q Ute
wanted to kiss him. / wonder whose
child he is7'
did he have yellow hair?" asked the
modern man.
Yes"
And blue eyes?''
Beautiful blue eyes"
"And an old scarf?''
"Oh, q horrid old scarf!''
Then know whose child he Is"
"well?"
He is ours s"-Detroit News Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
AMBITION.

When Margaret Green was about sew.
enteen,
Her plans and her specifications
or the man who would share all her Joy
and her care
Were accurate. nice calculations.
Miss Margaret said: "The man that
wed
Must be toll and esthetic and curving;
The popular rage on the matinee stage.
With a name like Montgomery Irving"
When Margaret grew 10 about twenty
A sweet. sentimental-like siren
She yearned for the fame OF an author
whose name
Was Tennyson Keats Shelley Byron.
In a year or so more-she was then twen-
ty-four--
1t was Margarets dearest ambition
To marry n Pole with less money than
soul
Basschelfsky. the famous musician.
Ten years-how they ny!--went glimmer-
ing by.
And Margaret came to be thirty.
She still was a miss in her singular bliss,
But no longer coquettish and flirty.
Three more years Of her life and Mag
gie's a wife
After all OF her plannin' and guessin
Nor does she repine that the name on the
sign
OF the store says Schmidt, Delicatessen.
--woman's Home Companion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25

of despotic power, have the right TO declare that
until representative parliament is established not
kopec in taxes shall be paid
The douma TO fully realize the force OF
that familiar truism that mo power resist the
united and infexble will of the people" Evidently
the same idea is entertained in the money lending
centres Of Europe
Russian securities have rapidly declined in
value on the London exchange; there was fall OF
more than five points in a single day the Paris
bourse; there has been heavy, though not SO
marked, fall at Berlin while the chief state bank
in Prussia refuses to advance money on Russian
securities offered as collateral.
With the purse strings in their hands the Rus
sian people are equipped with weapon that will
bring autocracy to terms much quicker than will
either bullets, or bombs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
AN ATTRACTIVE PROSPECT

An interesting announcement Is that which
from New York TO the effect that the New
railroads lines from the Grand Central
TO distance thirty miles country, electric
locomotives will be used exclusively after the 18th
october next
Though officers of the road do not declare, The
opinion is freely and generally expressed that the
electric power Will be gradually EXTENDED over all the
lines of the New York Central
Last week test made of the locomotives that
to draw trains through the city and satisfactory
particular There entire absence
smoke and smell by which the steam locomotive is in
varably accompanied. The power veoped sufficient
all possible requirements the electric locomotives
proving themselves capable of drawing passenger
train the of so miles hour
1t Is a most attractive prospect the coming change
presenshat of passenger trains without heat
unpleasant noise irritating cinders OF the
attendant dscomforts OF steam locomotion When
through tunnels there will be need of closing
windows and presenting OF steamed and cinder
covered passengers at the next stopping place.
Unquestionably many years will elapse before steam
locomotives disappear from American railroads but
their ultimate disappearance Is certainty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
HAD THE HABIT OF
TALKING TO HERSELF
man lives the

some one told me today" said Miss
yane. that I am the handsomest girl
In our set"
not incurable."
What do you mean?'
your habit Of talking'to yourself
Philadelphia Press.
Delighted!
Mary-Ohi Jane don't you Just love
roughing Il this way?'
Iene-1r nerfectly adore II! JIave
some more strawberry short cake
Brooklyn Life.
"There's Madeline. She's beginning
TO show her age, isn't sheT
"You mean she's beginning 10 hide
It."
And he lived to read his own
obituary."
"Yes. and said he was glad to
know he was not the only liar IN
town."-Atlantic Constitution
A Mistake.
Mrs. Uptowns-You say your grand
father is over so? Why, he's an acto-
genarian"
Norah-sure, an he ain't anything
Nv the koind. He ates mate and Things
list the same as we does. woman
Home Companion.
worked Father.
First Ocean Passenger-You don't
mean to say that you earned the money
10 go abroad by working?
pretty Girl--Yes. indeed, by working
father!-Detroit Free Press
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
THE FOOLISH ALPHABET,

why, think or It We've not even
reputable alphabet. the letters are all
tangled up. Is ] when II isn't Y, and
more than half the time Y Is doing duty
for Is sometimes z. G. Is J. and poor
c Is always either S or X. We've got four
distinct ways 20 express the n sound
gn, IN, KIN and n; four ways TO write the
terminal syllable "er'-e-r. ar, orr and
i-r; and nve ways 20 sound the letters
o-u-g-h--uff awf. ow. 90 and ~. And there
are no rules! Each OF the myriad cases
must be separately hammered into n stu
dents head. And this is work for babes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
WEDNESDAY, JULY IS, 1906.
CoLoRED CITIZENS AROUSED.

From the tone OF the addresses made at the
meeting in Congdon Street church Monday even
ing it is obvious that the coored citizens have at
last come 10 realize that their faithful allegiance
to the Republican party has brought them neither
consideration nor reward
They appear to have finally discovered what
has been apparent TO many Of their fellow citizens
for years that Braytonism, which coddes them
during campaigns has no place or use for them
when political battles are Braytonsm is
lavish in promises when their ballots are needed,
but deaf to their petitions for recognition after
their ballots have been cast.
The experience OF the colored citizens of Prov
idence and of the state with the Republican ma
chine differs in way from that of other large
bodies of citizens who have given support to the
Republican party, in the belief that pledges made
to reward loyalty would be redeemed. In both
cases reputation of promises after the votes
counted was the invanabe practice of Braytonsm,
which having made itself secure for another
twelve months treated with contempt the legit-
mate claims of those who had helped it to succeed.
1t has taken the colored citizens long time to
discover the consummate selfshness and insil-
cerity of Braytonism; to learn that Braytonism is
for itself first last and all the time. II is willing
to use every agency likely to aid in the mainten-
ance of its mischievous power, but the rewards OF
success are gathered to itself alone.
Nor is there any chance that the citizens repre-
sented at the meeting on Monday evening, should
they decide to continue to support the Republican
machine, will be treated with any larger of
consideration in the future than in the past. The
leopard cannot change its spots and Braytonsm
will not change its policy of sefshness and in
sincerity.
Coored citizens of Providence who now
seeking that recognition which they believe is
Justly due them, as an important part OF the body
polite, should remember that though the majority
Of their number has steadily supported the Repub-
lican party those who chose to give allegiance to
the Democracy were accorded recognition and
given representation in Office when the Democracy
achieved victory some years ago.
Here in Providence colored citizen was made
a candidate for the house Of representatives by the
Democracy, and although the nominee opposing
him the strongest on the republican ticket, he
was elected. The Democracy stood by him at the
polls and vndicated the sincerity of their motives
in naming him by giving him handsome majority.
This leaf from local political history ought 10
give the colored citizens reason to seriously con-
slider whether their interests will be best served
by continuing to support ungrateful and selfish
Braytonsm. which makes promises before election
only to repudiate them after election, whether
they will not be honestly promoted by allying
themselves with the Democratic Independent
party, which stands for equal rights and equal
opportunities for all citizens, and has proven its
sincerity by Its past performances.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
IN DANGER.

These are times when Republicans must
think of principles rather than men. Else
is the Republican party in danger no'
only OF losing the next house, but Oh
coming up to the contest OF 1908 with
platform on which neither the Hon Jo-
seph G.. Cannon, nor the Hon. Challes w.
Fairhanks. nor the Hon. William II. Taft
can stand fast or fight effectively.-Chica
20 Inter-Ocean.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
RATHER FUNNY.

while Louis Gourdaln has been chasing
all over the East trying to find some way
or breaking into Joliet prison, Illinois of
fclals have been pointing out four easy
ways I'm which his object may be accom-
pllshed If Louis really - sincere It seems
funny that he should be running so fer
away from the prison I'm his efforts 90
pct .ack into 10 again.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
DAINTY WHITE SERGE,

White serge, chiefly Of the fine twin
French variety Is 20 be worn more than
ever; ard. though II Is used for dressy
little bolero and skirt models, 1t Is real
" at its best in the severely plain coat
and skirt provided the costume is clev-
erly tailored No fashionable woman VIII
be without at least one costume OF this
sort I'm her summer outfit. and II she can
afford 10 in6uge her tastes she viii be
likely 10 have several costumes OF this
same material, but in varying degrees
of sever ity
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
A HOPEFUL SIGN.

II Is a hopeful sign, one that should
give heart 20 the friends OF peace, that
within a week from the outbreak OF hos
tilities three warning nations should have
agreed to an armistce for the purpose OF
arranging to settle their differences by ar
bltration. Rochester Union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
GETTING READY.

There Is rich humor in the Republics
telling John B Moran that Il was fear
fully unwise" OF him 10 announce his cam
dldacy so early. Since when has the may
or been aversc TO that sort Of perform
anco on his own account7--Exchange
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
LABOR'S POWER.

This years returns as they relate 10
the power of organized labor at the polls
and how IL has been exercised VIII be
Gerry carefully studied. The problem Is
both new and complicated. and will be en-
countered again I'm the presidential elec-
tion I'm 1905. Washington Star.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
Matters of Interest to
WOmankind I'm General

straight front are are coat models most
US ed for outing frocks. Collars and cuffs
OF black velvet, usually detachable. are
put upon some OF the white serge and
linen coats and occasionally one finds
black taffeta or moire I'm place OF the vel
vet The pique and linen collars. plain
or embroidered, arc alSo as popular as
ever and many of the coats show line
of white pique inside the coat collar or
are made with plain white pique waist
coats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
NOT COURAGEOUS.

Senator Platt proposes that the Repuoh-
cans shall not nominate candidates TOT
state office this fall till after the Demo-
Gratis have acted. That isn't very coura-
geous Moreover 1T is contrary TO all Gus
tom. The dominant party Is supposed 10
take the initiative in such Matters
Rochester Post Express.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
COMING BACK.

More of the old names are coming back
into New York political activity. Tim
Woodruff has shown up again, but so tar
his position is said to be underlined the
retirement OF one. II not both, OF the
United States senator's cannot be much
longer deferred. and there's likely to be
something doing for everybody
TIcrold
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-25
COSTUME COAT.

The long costume coat save in some
loose enveloping wrap. Is conspieuously
absent from outing frock calculations this
summer. and the bolero the box. the pony
and the semi fitted or fitted back with