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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
H. Anthony Dyer Lectures

In an interesting lecture delivered be-
fore fair-sized audience at What Cheer
hall last evening, Col. H. Anthony Dyer
spoke OF Religion I'm Art" During the
lecture he traced the rise and develop
ment OF religious art from the earliest
times TO the present day He said in
part
The first pictures OF which there Is
any trace" he said. 'arc 10 be found in
the great abandoned quarries Just outside
OF Rome, where began a style or school
OF art that was the foundation OF all the
valuable works that followed. Everything
was drawn according 10 a stated rule,
and later the pictures were painted ac-
cording 10 the same method. Angels were
all drawn according to an established rule :
saints and other figures were also done
lists had great similarity. yet distinctive
individuality according 10 the painter.
"In the ifth and sixth centuries. one OF
the great monasteries I'm Greece advanced
the arts. and 80 n new school OF painting
was founded. but IL was not until the 18th
or 18th century that any real church art
began TO exist"
''It n a sad commentary upon the
times TO say that there IN very little
church art and even OF that very little is
new or great. However there In In
France a growing sentiment wherein IL
latent the same artistic spirit that pre-
vailed in Italy in the days OF the great
producers OF church art. and great re-
suits may be anticipated from this source.
To this class belongs Bouveret. whose
wonderful painting OF the Last supper
II looked upon as the greatest since Da
Vinct produced that great gem OF the
same subject way back In the ancient
days Of Rome
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

display OF merriment and the audience
quickly realizes IT, Miss Lewis Is. or
course. equal 10 every demand upon her,
though, evidently. she Is capable OF much
course equal TO every demand upon her,
though, OF course, she Is capable OF much
better work than the present The Muir
ray sisters. introduced az just American
girls. are a new feature here. They cer-
tainly make good. They are comely
bright in manner and sweet singers.
Their songs are of a varied order and
certainly last night they were assured
that their number was one OF the most
popular on the bill The Zanettos. ORR
entail juggling testers. certainly do some
clever work. Their knife throwing Is
standing feature. they do clever tricks
at ball tossing, but they raise the audi
ence to high pitch of enthusiasm with
their daring tricks with fire. Happy Jack
Gardiner. the man with the horn. Is as
jolly as ever and last night got warm
reception. James Callahan and Jenny
st. George gave their skit. THE Old
Neghborhood." i'm delightful manner.
The quaint sayings and acting OF Callahan
Keeps the audience In constant laughter
and Miss St Georges playing OF the harp
and singing are indeed delightful. Haw-
thorne and Burt are as happy and as en-
tertaining as ever I'm their merry skit, en-
titled. "And / Laughed"
A good thing in the scenic and electric
cal line is "Doomsday." considerably
placed for realization some 81 years
ahead Sabery D'Orsell was heard at this
theatre for the first time yesterday I'm
Songs of Scotland" Everyone loves those
fine old airs and Miss DOrsell received
very warm approval for her artistic sing
ing OF them. The professional debut OF
the Roberts children, local musical prodi-
ees, gave thorough satisfaction to the
friends and TO the many who hereafter
must he counted as their friends.
Other attractive numbers on the pro-
gram are Hagan and Westcott, in bright
comedy sketches; the Devote trio. flying
ring gymnasts; McNamee. clay modeller.
and last but by no means last In fun sat-
isfaction. Rice and Provost. I'm the ludi-
crous original act, "Bumpety Bumps"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
AN HUMBLE CARPENTER
WOULD WE'D MISS GLADYS
Newport Man Has Sent Miss Vanderbilt Notes-Is Scho
ary and Appears atona on Other Subjects.

The mind OF Joseph LaBodie. who is
apparently a scholarly man, but who is
working as carpenter at Newport, Is
filled with the fancy that Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt should bo his bride. He de-
clares that he has written 2 hundred
the instance OF President Roosevelt and
Secretary Root because of his attentions
10 her, has talked with and been pleas
antly greeted by her. and has been warned
by Chief OF Police Crowley not 10 annoy
her.
Chief Crowley declared that ho had
never seen LaBodie, had never even heard
OF him, and had still less ordered him
not to annoy Miss Vanderbilt
Apparently rational in all other things.
IaBodles' fancies lead him TO make re-
marEable statements when he talks of
Miss Vanderbilt He regards the count,
whom Miss Vanderbilt is soon TO wed.
as an interloper, but declares he will not
interfere. He says:
"If she wants the count, all right
would like to have her for my wife very
much, but I'm not going TO butt In on any
counts.
"I have told my friends OF my regard
for Miss Vanderbilt, but they regard IL
as a huge joke. 1 met Miss Vanderbilt
Science church I'm Boston. She was
kind TO me there. / met her again AT
Montclair. N. j., the following autumn.
II have written Miss Vanderbilt a
hundred notes. They were treated with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
WHEN IS BLACK
NOT bLACk--O
A BLACKBOARD

Boston Dec. 17.-when is black not
black?
Myles Standish, VI. ID, member OF
the committee of oculists and electricians
appointed on April % last to study the
artificial lighting and color schemes in
school buildings. solved the puzzle last
night at the meeting OF the school board.
BLACK is not black when it's on a
blackboard" is DR.. Standishs answer.
DIR. Standish and r. Clipston Sturgis,
chairman OF the schoolhouse commission
settled some OF their differences and
ideas upon color schemes, while seated
before the five members OF the school
board at the rooms on Mason street. dis
cusslng the committees report.
Once DIR. Standish got excited and Mr.
Sturgis laughed. IL all came about be-
cause Mr.. Sturgis insisted that DIR. Stan
dfsahs assistant had advocated a dark
color for the desks used by the children
in the schools.
THE blackboards are not black" DR.
Standish insisted at one stage OF the con-
yersation.
But they are biacker than the wood
put in Mr.. Sturgis.
But insist the doctor interrupted
that after blackboards are used they are
not black.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
WESTMINSTER Theatre.

At the Westminster theatre this week
the ''City Sports" under the management
OF Phil Sheridan. present two hours and
a half of good entertainment.
The show, while not by any means the
best that has visited the theatre this
year, is really a good one. and certainly
did not merit the severe reception II re-
ceived from the audience.
The show. as usual, is divided into two
bnlesques and an Ohio. The first Offering
is short burlesuue OF the 'Mileado,' %
which deservedly met with the approval
OF the audience, presenting as II did
pretty girls. good comedy and catchy
music.
The principal character. the Mikado,
was we'll impersonated by John Braggs.
and he was we'll supported by the rest OF
the company In depicting that potentate' 8
troubles with his wives.
An attempt to feed the audience a few
chestnuts in the shape OF illustrated
songs between tho first burlesqle and
the olio. brought down the wrath OF a
large part OF the house, who thereafter
interested themselves by trying to-kili the
rest of the show.
The ollo was we'll received and contain
ed some good numbers, notable Dick
Brown and John Braggs, who introduced
a few parodies Of popular songs and
Anna Chandler. who gave limitations OF
well-known stage favorites.
The five Salvages. Partisan whirlwind
dancers. were also well received.
The last burlesqaie was entitled "AlI in
One Night. or Terrible Mixup." This
act was certainly as good as the first
II not better, but met with the disap-
proval OF the audience from the first. The
players worked hard and presented good
comedy, but TO no effect, tho audiencs
refusing TO BE- pleased, and toward the
last pandemonium broke loose and noccs.
Stated the cutting short Of the perform.
ance.
Althogcther the conduct OF the audi.
ence In censuring the show. when II Is
remembered with apologies fo.' shows II
has tolerated, is inexplicabie.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
F|sH's RELATIVES
ASKED TO VOTE
AGAINST HIM

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Record Herald
today says: So eager have Edward H.
Hartman and his friends been to Sc
cure proxies to assist them in retain
ing possession OF the Illinois Central
railroad that they have not hesitated.
IL is said, TO invade the homes OF some
of the relatives of Stuyvesant Fish and
importune women members to turn
against him.
According to Mr.. Fish. his aged
mother-in law, residing In New York
and his sister have had sung TO them
by agents OF Hartman the beauties
and the benefits to be derived from
corporate control by the Napoleon OF
the railway world.
This Is only one OF many interest
ing and amusing Incidents of the re -
markable battle for proxies which Will
close tomorrow, when the annual meet
ing OF the Illinois Central Railroad
cago."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
NEW OFFICE BUILDING
FOR THE HOUSE

Washington Dec. 1.-THE members OF
the house will shortly participate in an
other lottery similar TO tho drawing of
seats which occurred on the opening day
of the session. The special COMMITTEES ON
the allotment OF rooms I'm the new houoo
office building yesterday submitted It's re-
port. which embodies a plan for the Sc
lection OF rooms for individual members
not chairmen OF committees by lot There
are I'm the neighborhood OF 300 rooms
which will be assigned I'm this manner.
The committee has made reservations
for such committees as will be assigned
TO the new building and the rooms which
they will vacate In the Capitol proper
will he ready for occupancy shortly after
are TO remain in the Capitol TO enlarge
the space which they now occupy.
Ii Is expected that tho new structure
will be ready for occupancy shortly after
congress reassembles after the holiday re-
cess Communication between the new
building and the Capitol will be through .
tunnel in which tram cars viii he opera
ted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
JAPs PLAN
RETRENCHMEMT
Of MILLIONS

Toxic. Dec. 1.-THE Japanese financial
program is one of retrenchuent and in
wolves reduction In the expenses of the
army and navy for the next six years
whereby the government will save $780,,
100000. IT also means the postponemeDt
OF certain government undertakings. The
curtalments I'm connection with the In
creases In the taxes on sugar sake ois
and tobacco are calculated to wipe out tho
deficiency OF. the coming year. II IL un-
derstood that the leaders OF all parties
have agreed upon tho program. but mem-
bers OF the Opposition supported by some
of the newspapers are preparing for =
vigorous fight against Il In the diet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
NICKEL THEATRE

The Nickel's program OF motion pic
tures the first three days OF this week Is
very attractive. embracing grave and
gay subjects that are interesting enough
TO make the Nickel an entertaining place
for tired Christmas shoppers to rest in.
The Up-to-Date Burglar was one OF
the best pictures. showing the clever
scheme two daring thieves resort to-
The Need OF Gold" IL a. very interesting
and pathetic picture OF how young girl
robs the stage coach to get money for
her needy father and mother. Just for
Loaf of Bread IL another excellent
dramatic film that was heartily applaud
ed. Where is My Hair?" is an uproari-
ously funny comedy picture that had
everyone screaming with laughter. and
That Awful Laugh" was another conf
cal one. All the other films were excep>
tionally good, Elephants In India" be-
ing an interesting picture OF the big ele-
phant act given a short time ago at the
New York Hippodrone with such great
success. A big hit OF the bill was Again
To Kiss Goodbye" the beautiful little
ballad which was effectively sung and IL
-fustrated by Bob Alden and Sextette, In
attractive costumes. and Miss Duhaime
was very successful. singing We've No
One TO Care for Us Now, the quantity
pathetic little song, which had pretty IL
lustrations."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
EMPIRE THEATRE

The patrons Of the Empire theatre were
well pleased with the production OF Lar
ry from Ireland" which was seen at that
theatre last evening The four acts with
the vaudeville and singing introduced at
various times made up on the whole
a rather acceptable evenings enjoyment.
The play is rather well writtee and the
acting. though unfinished and rather
crude in certain places. is, on the whole,
satisfactory. Edwin Trevor as Slns
Stubbs produced decidedly successful
delineation OF the rough and ready west
ern man. James Kennedy was easily the
foremost player I'm the company and no
little OF the success Of the play was due To
his clever presentation. lie has a fine
moduated voice OF range and power and
his rendering OF number OF solos was
successful and' enthusiastically received.
AS In last weeks production we notice
rather more than absolutely necessary
the use OF cuss words throughout the
play. both villains and heroes, men and
women. indulging themselves to the limit
In that way.
The play is well staged the music is
adequate. The cast OF characters is as
follows.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

and the schools OF that city and Boston
closing for a half-holiday event in the
recognition OF the day.
Whittier was born IN East Haverhill.
Mass, Dec. II, 1907, In q farm house,
which is still standing. and in which are
preserved a number OF hts early writings,
and other memorabilia OF his youth.
In 1S40 he settled in Amesbury, where
he continued his residence for 66 years.
His home there, left by will to his niece.
is now occupied by the granddaughter to
whom the poem. "A Name" was address
cd. Several rooms are left substantially
as he left them. and were open to visitors
all day today as usual.
In this house Is also preserved the desk
on which he wrote Snow bound" and
most of the poems and letters which have
taken their place among the foremost
literary works OF American authors.
Amesbury's celebration OF the day was
arranged on an elaborate plan, the exer-
ciscs being worthy of the towns high
tribute for the poet who was so long a
resident there.
At Haverhill. Danvers and Centre Har-
Dor, N. H.. also exercises were held in
observance OF the anniversary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

San Diego Cal, Dec. 17.--Pnvate de-
spatches received from Ensenada today
state that posse has been for several
days and nights after the man they sup
pose to be William r. walker. the New
Britain, Conn. absconder. The same In
formation further asserts that they are
after the wrong man: that the Walker
they seek TO arrest is not the Connectic1t
man. but apparently working man who
left several weeks ago.
Another report II that the man n the
desired absconder and that he received
word that officers were close to him and
disappeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
Negro Minstrel Lynched

Shreveport. La, Dec. IA negro mem
Der OF travelling minstrel troupe who
gave his name az Homer Rogers was
hanged by mob IN Morehouse Parish
last night and his body riddled with bull
lets As far as can be learned the lynch--
irr resulted when Rogers resented n re-
mark made by = white man. declaring
that he was Yankee Niger and aid
not take any impudence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
COL. WATTERSON'S
DAUGHTER DEAD

Louisville. Ky. Dec. 17.-Mrs Alexsn-
der Gilmour. youngest daughter OF Col
Henry watterson, died at Norton 1nhrm-
ary yesterday. She had been critically III
since last Wednesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

yers here TO answer me whether, II the
law has not been violated In letter. IL
has not at least been violated in spirit?"
said Mr.. Tillman.
THE president talks about turning on
the light" said Mr. Tillman; "he ought 10
turn on the handouts
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
Were Superstitious Too.

A woman who takes her supersti-
tions seriously started to enter a big
department store one morning last
week when she noticed porter on a
tall stepladder that stretched di-
rectly across the doorway. In spite
Of the fact that there were five wo-
men behind her eager to pass into
the shop she came to assudden halt,
looked up at the ladder and cried
out, ooh, I'll never walk under
thatp' saying which she turned and
strobe away. Before she had gone
far her sense of humor rose superior
to her fear of ladders, and she look
ed to see if her remark had had any
effect on those who had been with
in sound of her voice. Walking d.
rectly behind her were the five wo-
men who had heard her exclama-
tion.-New York Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
German Syrup

We want to impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is
positively the only preparation on
the market today that does relieve
and cure consumption. Tt contains
the specifice. such as pare tar, ex-
tracts of gum, etc, ETC., which have
been so highly endorsed for the cure
of coughs, colds and consumption
by the great medical congresses.
The consumptive, whether his disease
is in the throat or lungs, must have
rest at night, aud be free from the
spasm of dry and racking cough in
the morning. The diseased parts
want rest, nealing and soothing
tseatment, and the patient needs
fresh air, good food,l etc, German
Syrup will give free and easy ex-
pectoration in the morning with
speedy and permanent relief. Small
bottles % cents; regular size, con-
tanning nearly four times as much,
Is cents. At Frost & Spies
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
THE BEAT OF THE PULSE.
1t Varies Greatly In Different Per
sons and Conditions.

1t Varies Greatly In Different Per
sons and Conditions.
The pulse of women generally beats
at slightly faster rate than that OF
men, 1t may be said that when a per-
son is at rest his pulse, that Of any
adult, may be from seventy-fve to
eighty times minute. Great variation
exists in different individuals in re-
spect of the number of beats. After
exercise the pulse quickens because Of
the stimulation Of the heart, and the
same result applies to the effects OF
taking food. "A dose Of alcohol will also
stimulate the pulse somewhat, just as
the use of tobacco, especially in excess,
will tend to have an opposite effect
namely, that Of lowering the rate of
the pulse, because of the depression Of
the heart which results. In fevers and
infiammatory diseases the pulse rate
tends to be very much increased and
also in respect of its character. Instead
Of beating quietly the blood vessel in
such cases exhibits a very full and
bounding movement. On the other
LULU, WucIC OcpACSSlOA CAIoIo 0AA LILO
temperature Of the body falls, the
pulse may be unnaturally slow and it's
character weak. Physicians are accus-
toned to distinguish other characters
tics in the pulse, such as become valu-
able hints in the discovery and deter
mination Of disease. The practical les
son we learn here Is that where the
pulse continues for any length Of time
to have it's beats Quickened to an an
natural degree and where especially a
rise Of the temperature or heat Of the
body accompanies these symptoms we
ought to suspect some kind of feverish
condition or other to be represented.
The pulse alone forms a valuable
enough guide to this state Of the body,
but its value is very much increased X
to the information given US by the
pulse we add that which the use Of the
thermometer .supplies.-Cardiff Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
A Dutch lronclad.

It is of interest to note that, accord
ing to some authorities, the Dutch
were the first in the modern period Of
history to build an ironclad and that
during the siege Of Antwerp by the
Spaniards in 1885 the people of that
city built an enormous fat bottomed
vessel, armored it with heavy iron
plates and thus constructed what they
regarded as an impregnable battery.
This they named Finis Belli. Unfor-
tunately the vessel got aground before
coming into action and fell into the
hands of the enemy. 1t was held by
Alexander of Parma to the end of the
siege as curiosity, but was never en-
ployed by either side in any action.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
Identified.

Tommy made himself the hero OF a
story. which the Boston Record prints,
when he called for that one about the
boy who ate the ribbons and 1t made
him sick"
Aunt Ethel was puzzled. Il know
of no such story" she said. after
searching her memory vainly.
Nothing she could suggest answered
the description. Tommy cannot read,
but he thought he could find the book
He found It, They read one thing aft
er another, until in the midst of the
might Before Christmas" Tommy gave
a whoop of glee. Aunt Ethel was read
ing:
He rushed to the window and
threw up the SASH"
THAT'S. it! That's itv' cried Tommy.
'You see, it's just as 1 told your
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
His Time For Drinking.

In the days OF river driving on the
Kennebec river in Maine old Uncle Jim
Gilbert was we'll known character.
He was hale and hearty and had an
enormous appetite. The men used to
come down the river with drive Of
logs and get meal at tavern in
Augusta. One morning, arriving late
and with appetite sharpened, old I'm
Gle Jim sat down with the first set Of
men and ate diligently during the time
these men made a meal. A new set Of
men came and still Uncle Joe ate
steadily. A third set came. and the
tavern keeper, becoming alarmed, tried
to hurry up the protracted meal by
saying, Better drink your coffee, I'M
Gle, and have another cupw
"No," said the old man. 81 never
drink till I'm half DISQUALIFICATION
Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28

NOV II to Dec 12)
State of Wisconsin In County Court for
Bayfield, COuhty.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term OF the county court to be held in and
for said county at the court house in the
city of Washburn in said county, ON the first
Tuesday (being the 7th day. of January,
A. d. 1908 at 10 o'clock a. NJ, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The petition of H. D. Gurley of Houston
county, State Of Minnesota, for a Judgment
OF this court finding and determining who
are all the heirs of Jerome Gurley late of
the town of Cable in Bayfield, County. Wis
consin. deceased, and the share to which
each is entitled in the Real Estate Of said
deceased.
By order OF the court,
Dated November 10Th, 1907.
WIN. q IRISH,
county Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-11-28
A Stolen Trade Secret.

The manufacture Of tinware in Eng
land originated in stolen secret Few
readers need to be Informed that tin
ware is simply thin sheet iron plated
with tin by being dipped into the mott.
en- metal In theory 1t is an easy mat
ter to clean the surface of iron. Dip
the iron in a bath of boiling tin and
remove it enveloped in the silvery met
al to a place of cooling. In practice,
however. the process is one Of the most
difficult Of arts. 1t was discovered In
Holland and guarded from publicity
with the utmost vigilance for nearly
half century. England tried to dis
cover the secret in vain until James
Sherman, Cornish miner, crossed the
channel, insinuated himself surrepti'
hously into tin plate mandatory,
made, himself master Of the secret and
brought it home