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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
GIVES OUT CONTRACTS

Contracts have been awarded by the
committee on city property for shafting
and betting for the Technical high school
To the Franklin Machine company and
the Providence Betting company, respect
lively, these concerns submitting the low
est bids among those which were opened
and considered by the committee at its
meeting held at the city hall yesterday af-
ternoon.
The committee also instructed the super
intendent OF public buildings to prepare
plans and specifications for repairs upon
school buildings under the authority
which was recently conferred by the gen.
eral assembly and the city council. the
one authorizing the hiring OF $1,000 and
the other providing for the expenditure OF
the same in improving the sanitary con-
ditEons of certain schools
There are % or % school buildings which
are to be repaired with respect to sani-
tary arrangements. but the committee
will carry along this work in such a man
ner that three years will probably expire
before all OF II is done.
AS soon as the plans and specifications
are submitted by Superintendent Evans
the committee will advertise for bids for
the work. First OF all the committee will
cause TO be taken out the Smead system
OF heaters. In one school alone. the diff
ference between the bills for coal during
the last winter the Smead heater was in
use, and the first year with the new one,
was 500 AS favorable reports are expect
ed from the other schools next winter
The committee will next cause to be
removed closets that are maintained In
the yards OF the old schoolhouses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
FRED ]. NESER DEAD
FROM PNEUMONIA

Fred ]. Neser. one of the most popular
residents Of South Woodlawn, Pawtucket.
died last evening at his residence. 500 Paw
tucket avenue. corner of Trenton street.
For 10 days Mr.. Neser had been suffering
from a severe attack Of pneumonia, which
followed the grip
In the days OF the Pawtucket Cycle
club. when that organization was a social
leader in the city, Mr.. NeSer was its pres
ident. and did much to build up that or
ganiZation. He was also a member of
Barney Merry lodge. A. F. and A. NJ, and
of Pawtucket chapter. No. 4, r. and $.
NJ. He was the secretary of the South
Woodlawn Improvement society and both
in that capacity and as member had done
much to further the success of that or
ganization. OF genial nature, he made
friends easily and was of n most COM
panionable disposition. He was S years
of age and early in life learned the trade
OF upholsterer under Capt. Charles Ritt-
man of Pawtucket. In this. line OF work
he became especially proficient. and for
several years had charge OF that depart
ment for Potter e Co. of this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10

Crowded from pit TO dome was the
Providence Opera House last evening, the
occasion being the annual play of the
Sock and Buskin Dranatic society of
Brown university, and the piece present
ed being that old. yet still enjoyable farce
comedy. THE Private Secretary" by G..
H. Hawtrey.
This event Is one OF the Junior week at
fractions and society was out I'm full force.
BY o'clock there was not seat 10 he
had and many We're standing. Up In the
gallery and easily located b. the cheri s
and airs they whistled and sung, were the
'Brown boys and they certainly kept
things lively until the curtain arose on
first act.
Most every theatregoer has at some
time or another seen ''The Private Secre-
tary'' and knows just what a most unin-
ferestng time the Rev. Robert Spaulding,
with his retiring disposition and Willie
at-the-ribbon counter ways, had trying to
locate himself without trouble 10 anyone
and to keep track OF his goods
and chattels retireing." 'fhe sit
uations i'm the farce are excru-
ciatingly funny. and right here II
might be said that II is not an easy play
70 produce and get out all there is In II:
consequently the different roles. both
male and female in last evenings per-
formance, all taken by males spoke only
in the highest terms Of the young ARA
teurs, and Of the evident serious training
they have received from Prof. Thomas
Crosby Jr., Of the University. who has
had charge OF the rehearsals
II was a most appreciated and demon
strated audience last night, and good fell
lowship prevailed all over the house. Even
the college boys in the gallery struck up
a string and note acquaintance with some
OF the girls OF the Coming Thro' the
Rye" company. who coupled one OF the
upper boxes, and the people all over the
house had heap OF fun watching the un-
usual Irritation. A bit OF Kidding" was
resorted to and aimed at some Of the per-
formers. but II was not strong enough TO
disconcert them and 1t was done in such
a good natured way that no offense could
b. taken
TIE cast was as follows: f.
Mr. Marsland, NJ. f. &c. d. Taylor, 'OS
Harry Marsland. his nephew.
.........................E II. r.. Palmer oS
Mr. Cattedmole, e,........,....A. &. SnoW W
Douglas Cattermole, his nephew.
.........................G. +. Strlckler w
Rev Robert Spalding &C. Fowler, Jr.. O'
Mr. Sydney Gibson, tailor OF Broad ST.
.......................R. t. Burbank oS
John. servant.......F. l. Chichester 'OS
Gardener. er...................P II. Snlder lo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10

Boise. Idaho, May 1o.-Not Juror OF
the panel which is to decide the fate
OF William u. Haywood. whose trial on
a charge Of conspring TO assassinate
former Gov. Steunenberg began yester-
day was obtained after Ave hours or
steady and unrelaXed effort and the
court adjourned until Monday. The
session terminated at ; o'clock yes
terday afternoon. after the panel had
been exhausted.
An order was issued to the sheriff TO
summon a special venire of 100 men.
Eleven talesmen, under examination
but not finally accepted or rejected.
were locked up and will be guarded
closely.
The questions put to the talesmen by
the defence took much wider range
than those put up by the state.
The interrogations dealt sharply with
the possible effect upon the minds OF
talesmen OF the letter OF President
Roosevelt in calling Haywood and his
associates undesirable citizens" and
of the speeches in Idaho OF Secretary
Taft, the message of Gov. Gooding TO
the legislature, the speech I'm Boise of
Senator Hepburn and the action of the
idaho legislature In appropriating
money for the prosecution OF the three
prisoners.
The talesmen all swore that they had
not been Influenced by the letter OF
President Roosevelt or speeches of
other officials Of the national and state
governments, and a majority Of them
said that they were Republicans. The
chief concern OF the counsel for the
state was the mems attitude toward
circumstantial evidence. the absence OF
the accused from the state when the
crime was committed. the effect OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
PROVIDENCE MAN IN
NEW WOOLEN ASSN

Albany, n. Y, May 1o.-The American
Association Of Woolen Manufacturers,
which comprises makers OF worsted fab
rics, was Incorporated here yesterday.
The principal office is in New York
city. and the directors are Frederick s.
Clark OF North Billerica, Mass: Henry
NJ Steel OF Germantown, Pa; Walter A.
Guile. Jr.. of Montclair. n. J.; Edward
Moir. Msrcellus Theodore Howard. Rich
ard A. Strong, George F. Handel OF New
York: II. II. Beebe. Jr.. OF Holyoke:
Lawrence d. Tyson OF Knoxville, Tenn. :
John w. Nary OF Trenton. Arthur NJ.
Cox OF Brooklyn. John p. Wood and
Charles Porter. Jr., OF Philadelphia, Jo-
seph 4. Fletcheryof Providence and Louis
b. Goodall OF Sanford, Me.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
EIGHT HURT
IN WRECK Of
BOSTON FLYER

Wnn. Me, May 1o.-Eight persons were
injured, but not fatally, and others Sc
verely shaken up In the wrelk of an ex-
press train, bound from Boston TO st.
John and Halifax, which was thrown
from the tracks by a defective rail, at
a point on the Maine Central railroad two
miles west OF Winn station at 5:15 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The train was the
one that leaves Boston at O'Clock In the
morning and was known on the Maine
Central as No. 20.
The train. was running at the rate of
about 33 miles an hour and the engineer
had no warning that the track was dam
aged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
NOT A JUROR YET
TO TRY HAYWOOD

manner in which the prisoner and his
companions were brought from Colo
RADIO, the question OF death penalty for
murder i'm the first degree and union
labor.
Although no juror was finally accept
ed substantial progress was made, and
the indications are that a. jury may
be obtained by the end OF next week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
PRINCETON GETS
81 I,2oo, 900 GIFT

Princeton, N j., May 10.--John Grier
Hihben. in a communication from the
Princeton alumni committee OF 20. an
nounces the gift OF $4,000 TO Princeton
university. IL Is understood that $60o,0J
will be used for the erection OF physical
science Laboratories. The remaining $780,
900 Will ne appropriated for the erection
OF geological and biological museums and
laboratories With this money ~ Is pro
posed TO develop the school Of science
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-10
Finds Daughter in This City

Mary r. Sweet. age %. daughter OF
John r. Sweet Of Willimantic. Conn, who
sad been missing from her -hen4A-sff4- fssf
whom her father had been searching n
week. was found by him yesterday af-
terrpoon at ethe postoffice. where he had
kept vfgilant watch for several hours
The girl had written 10 friends that she
had been married. blr the father says the
statement is false
Father and daughter returned home las,
evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

Many democrats do not believe
 Roosevelt could be elected in the face of his oft reiterated statement that he would not accept another nomina- ton. They believe in his sincerity and think he has the backbone to tell a convention that no amount Of clamor or influence could change his determination. They admit that he might carry most of the west, Cali fornia excepted. but they declare he would lose New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois and probably ln- diana, with Ohio in doubt. even with Bryan as the democratic nominee. They assert that his strength would not be as great as now looks, in view of great dissatisfaction in the far western states with his land policies. These same democrats point out that the country has confidence in Bryan's integrity and honesty. and that. as between these two men, with Roose- veIt's broken promise, Bryan would be the victor. especially on a plat form favoring strong government regulation of corporation questions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

John O'Neill takes a cheerful view of the world. He told the board of aldermen Monday night that we are getting better right along and in proof of his statement he drew compari- sons between the way the laws were administered now compared with the way things were done forty or fifty years ago. He was not finding fault with the men of the past, because he believed they discharged their duties as they saw them, but he believes that the present age demands more ability, character and dignity in mag istrates than were required formerly and on this account men who follow the profession have to be better paid. It costs more to conduct an office and maintain home than formerly and in order to uphold the dignity of his position a judge must necessarily command larger salary than when the cost of living was much less than it is at the present time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
SMART AND ARTISTIC COATS.
Suggestions of Spring Models Are
 Most Pleasing.


 The Directoire coats. as designed for this next season, are wonderfully artistic in conception, but depend largely upon the figure and pose of their wearer to make them as smart as they are intended to be. One just arrived from the other side shows a dull blue silk with boIero blouse front This bolero is gathered closely at the waist-line, so that the front is drawn around to the sides, and from there falls in two deep plaits to the knees. The back is plaited in similar manner, caught in at the high waist-line with a green gold buckle, the plaits escap- ing in folds, which terminate in a sim gle point some two or three inches lower than the sides. The sleeves are short, reaching only to the elbow, and formed of box plaits, caught two inches from the bottom, and left to flare. There is a rever collar, pointed t in the back; the coat is edged with chenille ball fringe, and is altogether wonderfully smart, and typical of modes to come. Made of contrasting materials, these bolero jackets, and particularly those with the skirts, are especially effective, and are bound to be popular. fashioned of all-over embroidered linen, worn with one Of the pretty simple skirts. Another sug- gestion for spring models is the Resto- ration, or one piece effect, which par. takes of some of the characteristics of both Directoire and Empire. In 1t the waist-line is just below the bust, and is always defined either by belt or some arrangement which clearly stim' ulates one, as tucks, straight rows of braid, or a bias fold. From under. meath this hangs long, straight skirt gathered to give it fitness, and quite plain, as is the whole costume. except for a broad band of fiat embroidery down either side of the skirt. The model shows the new shoulder treat ment, the sleeve cap being continua tion of the upper part of the waist and cut without a seam. The long } shoulder is well defined in one way ol ] another in all the advance designs that have been shown, and most of the models are given the short, or three quarter sleeve, even in tailored effects To accompany the sloping shoulders and blousing fronts. we are to have the position back. That does not mear that it is to be used only with tho blouse coat. for, on the contrary, quite a feature will be made of cut-a-wal coats and boleros. which swing loos' in front, in connection with this postil ion back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
HEARD IN PASSING.

There has been great discovery of anthracite coal made in Russia, but since that cannot be eaten it is of little account in the famine dis tricts. .--,. .... --.
 They are making progress in the case of that $173,000 theft from the Chicago sub-treasury, and Chief De- tective Wilkie expects to be able in q few days to tell when he expects to tell who to suspect.-Hartford Post.
 The tifty-ninth congress will pass into history as the billion dollar con gress, the amount appropriated eN- ceding that amount, it is said. This is one illustration of the development of the country, and also of the great ness of the United States.-Middle- town Press. ...
 Some statistics recently have been collected of the savings of writers. Seven really distinguished authors, lately deceased, including Sir Edwin Arnold, George Gissing and William Sharp, left estates which. added to- gether amounted to about $65,OOO. This seems to show that literature is not a very profitable profession.- New London Globe.
 Italy is suffering from car shortage as is this country. and Italy has roads which come far from answering the demands of business in many other ways besides. But there is to be change in the efficiency of the Italian roads which run by the gov ernment and an era of better service introduced. Shortage of freight cars will be remedied and the increased business under public management fairly met.-BridgepOrt Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

There is much dissatisfaction in the office of J. w. Oliver, the unsuc- cessful bidder for the Panama canal contract. MT Oliver says he has been defrauded, lured on by false pre- lenses, and has been made to spend $4O,0OO in putting in his bid. He says that he is going to sue the gov ernment for this amount. Whether he will add anything for mental an- guish," as is the custom in breach of promise suits, he does not say. Any how MT Oliver is thoroughly disgust ed with the unbusiness like way in which he has been treated. He says he was made to pay s40,OO0 in good money. It is easy to see how this amount could have been expended in organizing a syndicate to dig the Panama canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

The aldermen think very favorably of the proposition to have the city government take hold of the electric lighting plant and also the gas com pany. The Consolidated road is not going to bother with these plants. they are not in their line, but they had to take them in order to get con trol of the trolley roads. If the city doesn't get busy pretty soon private individuals will have them and in such an event the city never will have an opportunity to do its own lighting unless it pays fabulous sum for the privilege of engaging in the business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Tunjsls0 bazars,

Real storehouses of delight for the visitor are the bazars of Tunis. One merchant has a s5,o0o carpet which he likes to display. This huge. filmy ere ation he will fling into the air for the benefit of . possible customer and al
 low it to settle itself gradually on the ground. This 1t does. unlike an ordinary carpet. So exquisitely hne is the weaving that it imprisons air bubbles large enough to hold Q man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Flow to Two Oceans.

Two Oceans pass. in Yellowstone park. is so named because whenever there is a shower in the vicinity and a certain small creek overnovs. its waters spread out over the edge of the continental divide and pass into tribu. taries of rivers which flow to the At lantic and to the Pacific.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

office, seems to be technically capa- ble printer. One other thing that has had to do with the retrenchment is the work of the much derided Keep commission, which has held num- Der of budding departmental authors down very closely in the past year, and has saved the public purse some what without greatly harming the quality of the governments, literary output.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Related vlndIcatlon.

If there is one thing more than an. other which from our childhood we have heard was grossly unwholesome and opposed to all medical advice. that thing certainly was Christmas pudding. Now 1t seenis (by the best medical advice) that to call Christmas pudding wholesome is entirely faint and approximate expression of its merits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Speaking of the vast amount C

Speaking of the vast amount of money the government appropriates annually for various purposes. and the vain efforts at retrenchment. Washington writer has the following to say: For instance. the total ap- propriation for printing and binding in 1896 vas s3.3Ti.3sS and this had grown in ten years to ss.ss3.s55. At a proportionate rate of increase the appropriation this year would have been nearly s5.5Oo.ooo. but as a matter of fact it was kept oonsidera- bly under ss.oeo.Oeo- This much may be set down in fairness very largely to the new public printer. who. wkssever his personal fsilings in the management of his men in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Social SpeetacIes,

If women in this country really en' joyed the respect universally accorded them in France. English social life would certainly not present the pitt able spectacle 1t does of "hooligan girls" and undignified married women not only tolerating. but wildly pur suing. asinine "Treddies" and effemi nate "Bobbies."-Ladies' Field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
HaiIrosd for Ecuador.

A railroad to the eastern part oi Ecuador is being surveyed by a com. mission of American engineers. em. ployed by the government The rail road Is to commence at Am5zto. run ming thence to the Curarsy river, traversing a district containing very rich and prod actiye soil
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Cat Skins Worn as Fur.

According to a Philadelphia paper the securing of cat skins is something of an industry in that city. The skins are sent to France. where they are dyed and returned to this country as popular fur. Good cat skin looks very much like squirrel and is used in q similar way. being especially popular for hats and hat trimmings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Under All Moods.

We are so apt, when everything seems desolate, to think that there is nothing in the world but our own mood. It comes like sunrise, some times, to remember that under all moods is the will of God.-George H. Morrison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1907.

A Missouri court has decided that boys have an inalienable right to climb trees. And it probably would not have made any great difference to the boys if the court had held ad- versely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

If those lawyers string out the Thaw trial much longer it is ques- ton whether there will be enough pictures of Evelyn Nesbit to furnish all the 5000 papers in the country with fresh one every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
The Good on Hard.

Never be discouraged because good things get on so slowly here; and never fall to do daily that good which lies next to your hand. Do not be in a hurry, but be diligent. Enter into the sublime patience of the Lord.- George Mcdonald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Both Extremes In California.

The highest and lowest elevations in this country are in California, with in 100 miles of each other. The lofti- est is Mt. Whitney, 14,4ss feet high, and the lowest is Death valley, about &50 feet below the level of the sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Too Much Of . Task

A London professor has been count ing the germs that were picked up by a woman vho dragged her skirt through the street He found 1s.s9o- co of them We are sgthorired. hor- ever, to say that he did aot take the trouble te rane them all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

Fined for Saving Daughters Life.
 For rushing on to a railway track to save his daughter from being crushed beneath freight train a man at Danzig Germany. was prosecuted for trespass by the railway authorities and fined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Timepiece Pa.erweiuhts.

Novel and useful are the glass pa perweights with a clock inset in the top. They are octagonal. so can be made to stand. but the clock is more nlainly seer --'s- s~-~ -@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

Depends on Ourselves. Our own attitude determines our friends or enemies.-Wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR Az CENTS A MONTH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Eor Advlca Worth Taktno.

For Advice Worth Taking.
 Most advice," said Uncle Eben, "is jes' conversation. When you wants de kind you kin depend on you pays yoh money an gets a lawyer"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06

Preserved from MedloerIty. A man is never mediocre when he has much good sense and much good feeling.-Joubert.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Tim. ReekonIno In ItaIv.

In Italy time is reckoned on the "A hour system. Thus, three o'clock in the afternoon is there designated as 15 o'clock. Midnight is "A o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Natural Rebellion,

We have seen self-proclaimed per lection appear so hideous that we could drag out all our little faults and hug them. Haven't you?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Joy as a Virtue,

Joy is as much a virtue as benefi. cenoe is.-Van nvte.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Now Smack Your Lips
-THE- Henmann Brewing Co

An increase in business mcans . grcater income for you. Serupe the bu<isess by advertising Try ths UE10[TnG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
Where They Should Work.

In prohibiting child labor the school room is always excepted.