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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

The other day customs officers at Dover caught clergyman from Ostend trying to land with twelve pounds of tobacco and snuff concealed about his person and three hundred cigars in his trousers legs. He begged hard to be released for the sake of his "cloth'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

The picture post card has invaded the Holy Land. It has greatly curtailed the regular photograph business, al- though the number of tourists has in- creased from few hundreds to many thousands annually. Last season there were sold over half million post cards in Jerusalem The picture post cards sold in Palestine are made in Switzer- land and Germany, the wholesale price being from $2 to SIP per 1,0OO Only a few of the finest at the higher price are sold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

pEIIvERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY. IF GENTS A WEEK. 50 GENTS 4 MONTH. ss FOR SIX MONTHS. SC 4 YEAR. THE sASEE TERMS RY MAIL sJM0I4E COPIES. 8 cENrA
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

Consul Dudley of Vancouver writes that everything points to an increasing market in British Columbia for agri- cultural implements and other supplies needed by farmers. The consul believes that a thorough canvas of the prov-- ince by competent salesmen would re- suit in a largely increased trade there for American goods.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

Consul Wood of seiba, writes that new and prosperous trade has sprung up in the Honduran Republic in ap- paratus for acetyIene lighting. Nine houses in Ceiba and the public plaza are already thus lighted, as well as many houses in coast towns. Acetylene is peculiarly well adapted for Spanish American countries, which afford good openings for manufacturers of these outfits in the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

Tientsen stands second among the treaty ports of China in the gross value of the trade that passes through the port and also in the amount of revenue collected by the customs. Tn so far as American goods are concern ed, Tientsin even has rival claim on Shanghai for first place.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

THn WEEKLY JoURNAT. sssued Thursdays. One Dollar YeaE'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

Switzerland has adopted mid-Euro- pean time, the true local time for Bern being just half an hour later. The re- suit of putting the working hours thirty minutes earlier in the day has had such an effect on the consumption of gas that the gas company has been de- manding a return to the old system.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

EHE OLDEST DAILY PAPER PUB-
 LIsHED IN CONNECTICUT.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING O.
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15
Important to Trained Nurses.

There is a twenty-five cent package of Red Cross Foot Powder waiting at our store for every graduate nurse in this city and free at that.
 With each package there is a formula showing every in- gredient, and private circ u- lar for women only, which demonstrates that besides be- ing the worlds best foot pow der Red Cross is more than a mere foot powder.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-15

Red Cross Foot Powder is made in Providenee--and is recognized as the most. desirable antlseptlc preparation for the feet ever put on the market.
 On sale at our store. 25c.
 Graduate nurses who may not find it convenient to call for FREE package now, may have the package reserved by sending us a postal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
FASHIONS AND FRILLS
SEASONS EVENING Cl0AKS

Each year the cult Of the coat seems TO
gain a firmer hold upon feminine fancy
ana the evening wrap comes in for a
great share OF fashionable admiration.
In contradistinction to the many light ef-
fects shown I'm this exquisite coat In
heavy black satin. trimmed with lace and
chinchila. Panels OF handsome all-over
lace are let in on either side of the front
and the entire wrap is bordered with
bands OF chinchilla.
A novel feature of the design is the
toga cap lined with shimmering white
satin and falling in point nearly TO the
bottom of the coat. Where the toga joins
TO the front of the coat there are dear
little animals heads holding In place
Jabots OF lace and silk fringe.
Military effects I'm capes are furnishing
inspiration for nearly all the leading wrap
designers this year. the Roman and Cos
sack ideas being probably the most prom
inent. IL is easy TO carry out such ef-
fects because all Of the smart coat ma
terials for evening use are soft and pill
able, lending themselves to most original
draperies and unlimited decoration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
THE CRAZE FOR KILLING.

II the current shooting OF husbands. of
wives of employers, OF girls who will not
be sweethearts of men who are In the
sweetheart business. etc, I'm New York
and other cities. goes on, this country Will
become known as the passlonal land.
Paris is no longer In IL with New York In
regard 20 outright murder. We believe
that all OF the rooms for homicide cases
in New York's official hotel-the Tombs--
are now occupied, and still dodgers OF this
sort keep coming. Pretty soon they will be
standing on the steps clamoring for shell
ter.
Is II the mixed blood beginning to tell;
or Is ~ the sensational newspapers that
for years have been collecting all such
cases and dishing them up with portraits
and poetry and all the other stimulating
and suggestive fixngs2 We do not know:
but It seems to us some days. as we take
In the metropolitan budget, that the fear
OF the law-not 10 say a word about re-
spect for it--has about disappeared from
among us.-Hartford Courant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
CHRISTMAS PIN CUSHIONS

Pin cushions of all shapes and designs
always make acceptable presents at
Christmas, and those patterned like ap-
pies. peaches, plums. carrots and various
other garden vegetables in natural colors
are particularly attractive, for they are
so different from the stereotyped forms
o. hearts, squares, ovals. and even dolls
clad I'm beruffled frocks, that have been
previously used.
These fruit pin cushions I'm rich red SILK
or cut carmine velvet have stems or
twisted silk. a wood color. or a compost
ton stem with copies OF natural green
leaves that at a distance look real. Flower
like hin cushions. duplicates OF roses. APP
pies and reach blossoms and pond lilies,
are also new and can be easily made by
n woman who has any knack in cutting
original patterns.
Made on the same lines as the laun-
dry bag. with the addition OF a lid that
closes over the top and keeps out dust
and Incidentally any view of soiled hand
kerchiefs. Is a small bag that. IL fashion
ed OF silk, IS an odornment TO chiffonier
or bureau With two -ibbon bows holding
up tho ends. the bag Is really pretty, for
over the top. finished with one oval en-
broidery ring the shaped lid covered with
the material. is held in place with ribbon
bovS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
IN WEDDING GOWNS

Few brides are aware that white attire
for nuptial ceremonies is OF comparatively
modern origin. yellow was the color
adopted by the Roman ladies In the re-
mote ages. and even now pink Is the color
which finds favor with Eastern brides. In
the middle ages and during the renais-
sance brides wore crimson. Most OF the
Plantapnet and Tudor queens were mar
ried in that vivid blue. which Is still pop-
uiar in parts OF Brittany, where the bride
is usually dressed In crimson brocade 1t
was Mary Stuart who first changed the
color OF the bridal garments. AT her mar
riages with Francis 1. OF France, In 1858.
which took place, not before the altar.
but before the great dome of the Notre
Dame. she dressed in white brocade. with
a train of pale blue Persian velvet six
yards In length This innovation caused
n great stir In the fashionable world OF
the time IL was not. however, until the
end Of the seventeenth century that pure
white. the color before that worn by royal
widows. was used for bridal garments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
RECEIVING "DON'TS."

Don't receive ungraciously. Even IL
you don't like what you get, pretend to
so far as you can. This does not mean
gushing.
Don't count your gifts aloud and then
boast OF the number; nothing is so ex-
ecrable
Don't insist on showing your gifts to
every chance caller for the next two
weeks after Christmas. For intimate
friends this is we'll enough. but don't keep
II up too long; even friends admiration
has it's limits,
Don't expect present because you give
one. This makes OF Christmas time for
barter-an objection often. with some
truth alas! raised against Christmas
giving.
Don't apologize If you have received and
not given; IL is most unpleasant on both
sides.
Don't be ungracious II you receive
may have been given In all sincerity
not to propitiate or to curry favor. The
receiving of unwelcome favors Is one OF
the hardest things to endure. but we all
have to endure it sometime; at Christ
mas let 1t be done graciously.
Don't make fun OF anything that is
given you, no matter what 1t Isl this Is
the beyond which not" of bad taste
Don't put off writing your notes OF
thanks too long; and don't make them too
long when you do write them. If you
have something definite and pleasant to
say about the gift, say IL with sincerity;
but don't gush meaninglessly. 1t is most
unpleasant TO be gushed at about a pres
ont that the giver feels sure was not a
success. Suburban Life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
SOME DON'TS FOR THE
GIVING SEASON.

Don't make presents because YOU have
to: only because you want to.
Don't be afraid to give something with
in your means: nothing is in worse taste
than to give expensive gifts when you
cannot afford It,
present last year; I gave him only dol
lar-and-a-half one; this year I'll make IL
UP by giving him two-dollar- r-and-a-half
one" Select what you want TO give, and
give II Irrespective OF what "he'' did.
Don't give things that are against your
own taste. even If you suspect the taste
OF the recipient
Don't give children toys, such as guns
and drums, the use OF which Will be a
source OF worry or annoyance to their
parents.
Don't play practical jokes I'm your Civ
ing; few people like to be made fun Of
especially at Christmas.
Don't be afraid. when II is possible. TO
give money. so that the recipient may
choose his own gift. Remember. especially
with young people that the Christmas
money is often the only money of the
year which they can spend for them
selves.
Don't, when you give money. 'tie .
string 10 IT. let II go unrestricted to
buy something with" or lust to SPEND
Often a dollar Just 20 spend Is worth
more TO tho spender that a hve-dollar
present.
Don't inquire too particularly what be-
comes of the money you give. II the re-
ceiver wants to tell you what he did with
1t. we'll and good; he will tell you. II he
does not want TO tell. why should you
| care?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

arrnor plate abroad whenever the prices charged
at home are excessive Secretary Bonaparte says:
When citizens of the United States, enjoying
the protection of its laws, who are engaged in the
manufacture of articles of this character refuse to
manufacture them for the government unless it
shall agree TO pay for them exorbitant and un-
reasonable price, they evidently defraud it of an
opportunity TO exercise its just constitutional
powers and evade the fulflment of their own duties
patriotic citizens. Therefore, whatever may be
the general economic policy of the government the
markets OF the world ought to be open to in deal
ing with the situation thus created"
There is but one criticism to be passed on this
contention--it does not go far enough He asks
that the government be granted power to save
itself from the unjust exactions OF one protected
trust, but makes no suggestion whatever that the
plain people, who are at the mercy of scores of
other protected trusts, be given chance to escape
the unjust burdens laid upon them.
Does he fail to realize that what is of benefit
to the government in such case will also be of
benefit to the people? If it be right for the gov
ernment to buy armor plate abroad when the trust
demands excessive prices at home, is it not equally
right for the public in its private and industrial
capacity to do the same thing
Is there any valid reason why American rail
roads, for example, should not buy their rails
abroad at the same price for which the Steel trust
sells them to foreign purchasers? Why should
American builders be called upon to pay IS per
cent more for structural steel manufactured in this
country than is charged foreign builders for exactly
the same commodity?
Obviously il the government secures ex-
emption from trust extortions through congress
sional legislation there be no further denial to
the people of the means of escape from trust rapac
ity through fair and equitable revision of the
tariff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
YOU'LL HAVE TO
PAY YOUR FARE I"

AS Washingtonward. one by one,
The members took their way,
To answer when the roll begun
And thus secure their pay.
The stern, sad look upon each face
All. II was not carved there
BY problems OF the state, but this:
you'll have to pay your fare!'
BY b. & o.. by =. r.. r.
From North and East and West,
In plain day coach or parlor car,
The same dark cloud opprest
The same deep wrinkles marked each
brow,
AS IL the hand OF care .
Had touched them. But twas only:
Now, you will have to pay your farefs
From oregon and Idaho,
From Texas and from Maine,
To reach the capital. you know.
Each took his destined train.
But sweet dreams OF the past no more
Rose brightly In the air.
No pass, no privilege, just the roar
or Let me have your fare!'
Across the prairies and the hills
Despondently they rode,
To vote upon and offer bills
And bear the nations load.
But not this weight and not this woe
Turned gray each statesman's hair;
Twas this, that now, whereer they go,
They'll have to pay their farev
Baltimore Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
THE STORER IMBROGLIO.

1t is exceedingly unfortunate for all concerned,
and matter Of sincere regret to the American
people as well, that former Ambassador Bellamy
Storer should have been guilty of such grievous
offence against propriety and sound sense as to
make public the correspondence between the presi-
dent, Mrs. Storer and himself.
1t IS no justification of such ill-advised action
to say that Mr. Storer was treated unfairly and
with wanton harshness by the president when he
was sumnarily dismissed from his post at Vienna
While the letters that have been given to the pub
nc partake OF private character they nevertheless
nave some official significance, and their publica-
ton was blunder no man adequately equipped to
discharge with dignity and discretion the irnpor-
tant duties OF ambassador of the United States
would have committed.
1t Mr. Storer believes his course will clear
him of an unwarranted aspersion he is sadly mis-
taken. He has not helped his cause in any way
but, on the contrary, he has created in the public
mind surprise that man lacking in judgment
and sense of propriety should have been chosen
for position i'll which those qualities are abso-
lutely essential to success and efficient service.
This imbroglio is another proof Of President
Roosevelts inherent impulsiveness and mpetuous-
ity OF character. but even though the people may
believe his has not been entirely above criti
cism they honor him too highly to permit single
case of hasty and perhaps -judged action to
weaken their confidence in him
There is no doubt that he was sincerely de-
sirous of the elevation of Archbishop Ireland to
the cardinaiate, because he believed his preferment
would be of lasting benefit to this government in
properly solving the many serious problems pre-
sented by our requirement of the Philippines and
other Spanish possessions.
That he discovered the impropriety after he
became president OF seeking TO have his desire full
filled by exerting his influence at the Vatican. and
therefore advised the Storers to their efforts
in that direction, is in way discreditabe TO him.
Many things he might do governor that he could
not do president without inviting criticism
cenSure.
One thing seems certain result of Mr.
Storers strangely perverse course. Archbishop
Ireland will in all human probability never be
raised to the dignity of cardinal, more's the pity
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
TARIFF REVISION A NECESSITY.

Secretary OF the Navy Bonaparte probably did
not so intend il, nevertheless there Is part Of
his annual report TO congress that is powerful
argument in support of the necessity of speedy
revision OF the tariff in order that an end may be
put to the exactions and extortions of the highly
protected trusts.
One OF the big combinations "in restraint OF
trade that has fastened itself this country is the
Armor Plate trust, and its principal customer is the
United States government which purchases It's
product for the sheathng OF its battleships and
armored cruisers.
This trust has resumed its familiar practice OF
milking the public treasury by an inordinatc and
wholly unwarranted advance in piiues. OF course
there is nothing in this, since it is the usual
method by which other big corporations succeed
under cover OF the protective tariff, in extracting
unrighteous profits from the people
In this instance, however it is the government
itself rather than the people tina, is the victim Of tn,
Armor Plate trusts rapaoity. and the secretary o.
the navy would defeat its plan to secure cxorbitan
prices by securing from congress authority to bu,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
CENTERPIECE HOLDERS

Some one has invented a pretty treat
ment Of the broomstick or the pasteboard
mailing tube which so many women have
found the most satisfactory thing TO wind
centerpieces and doilies around when they
have just been done up.
A 25-inch square of lowered dimity Is
edged with narrow lace or bound with
wash ribbon or with one of the many
pretty wash braids and attached to the
tube. which has been covered with cotton
batting in which sachet powder has been
freely sprinkled and then with the mate
rial.
The doilies are laid fiat upon the square
as soon as they have thoroughly aired af-
ter ironing and are loosely rolled around
tho tube both doilies and outer covering
kept from unrolling by inch wide ribbons
attached, one in the middle OF the roll and
one on each side near the end.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
In Lighter Vein
In Other Days.

In other Days.
Excuse me. kind lady, but could you'se
please give a poor tramp bite to leat?'
You poor man. Haven't you had a
bite TO eat today?"
mo mum. Not for three days"
"And have you always been tramp?
"Oh, no. mum. Jest recently. / used
to be n stockholder in de Standard OIL
company. milwaukee Sentinel.
just Like IL.
First Steamship Passenger-How I'M
mense is the ocean,
Second Steamship Passenger lfaintly)-
Yes: IL feels like one grand heaving stom-
ach.-Lite.
Awful, Ehf
81 was afraid I'm church this morning,
said lady 10 a bishop.
"Why?" he asked.
Because" said the lady, there was
canon at the reading desk, big gun IN
the pulpit, the choir was numbering the
anthem and the organst was trying TO
drown the choir."-Army ana navy Liie.
An Inderstudy.
The auto car of tho well-known actor
had broken down and the chauffeur was
underneath IL trying TO discover the
trouble.
asked n bystander.
Hes my understudy," replied the ac-
tor. running his hand through his hair
Yonlers Statesman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

across the end to keep them even the
marking may be done at home.
Instead OF the fringe so popular Few
years ago many of the handsomest towels
arc finished with hemstitched hem or
with embroidery or with Irish lace, al
though the latter is very expensive.
The very large towels are out OF fash-
ion. the favorite size being about 25 inches
wide by 40 long. Hand towels come IN
several sizes. the smallest OF which is IA
inches wide and "a long.
Drawn work as trimming for towels
offers numerous possibilities 10 the woman
who can do 1t well. and so does en-
broidery work. Both Irish and German
embroidery are popular. All embroidery
Is OF the variety known as blin, and the
designs are not too elaborate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
LESSON OF CORNELL FIRE.

Mysterious fires" like that which yes
terday took the lives OF four students OF
Cornell university and OF three nremen
and DESTROYED what was probably the
finest fraternity house" I'm existence. are
never really mysterious.
Their cause can always be determined
like those OF railway accident, and they
are always preventable. Yet how soon
the lesson taught by such disaster is
forgotten Whenever there Is SUI
drop OF the temperature II Is time 20 take
extra precautions against fire. The over
hold. as witness the burning not many
years ago OF the home OF Secretary OF
the Navy Tracy in Washington. resulting
I'm the death OF several members OF his
family. When we 60 20 sleep at night
after sudden frost, which has caused
the cramming OF the furnaces. stoves and
ranges, we are all I'm more or less danger
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
CALLS AMERICAN
GIRL A BORE.

The American girl has been called al
most everything good and bad. The edi-
tor Of the North American Review now
adds something OF novelty. He comes
out hat-footed and declares she is bore.
There is little that is interesting aside
fiom her physical appearance" says he,
sin the American girl OF today between
the ages OF Is and %. She has failed TO
keep pace in any respect with the Ameri-
can boy. whose advancement we recently
remarked with satisfaction. Indeed, II
the blunt truth be spoken, she Is an in
tolerable bore, self-conscious, ignorant
and concerned chiefly with matrimonial
aspirations
"ro the Englishman her pertness, which
he ina zines to be chic, Is fascinating ana
Indicative OF mental brightness, but this
effect is attributable largely TO his own
dulness. IL is the clever management 0f
limited number OF phrases, supplement-
ell by copious use OF what he con5ders
delie iehtful slang not substance, - even
measurable information, that appeals 10
his jaded mentality
I'm point of intelligence she is we be-
lieve, the equal II not the superior OF her
English cousin, but in the choice of Ian
guage she is sadly inferior. The use of
slang by boys finds some excuse in un-
avoidable association with unrefined men;
IT'S use by girls Is simply odious and di-
rect reflection upon the attention ana
taste OF their mothers. This is easily
proved by inquiry into sources of the pet
ted phrases
The mother of the present day. for
whose comrade relationship with her boys
we have profound admiration, is likely
to be so apprehensive that her daughter
may seem old-fashoned and lack some of
the Immediately modern competitive fas-
cinations that she unwisely tolerates
practices disagreeable TO herself. Appar
emily. she has yet TO learn that. TO the
intelligent American of marriageable age,
pertness is as distasteful as even prig-
t,ish