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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Baroness Burdett- Couts undoubtedly did
much good as phanthropst. Nevertheless she
will probably be longest remembered as the woman
who compelled an American to change his name to
hers when he married her # need hardly be added
that she was very wealthy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
THEY TRAVEL FAST

member Of the staff Of tho Glue Hill
observatory, near Boston, has reported
that observations made there show that
the average speed with which clouds be-
tween 5000 and 5000 feet high move is co
miles an hour I'm midsummer and 10 miles
an hour in midwinter. The swiftest flight
OF cloud yet measured was 230 miles an
hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Recently the French secretary of war took a
trip into the upper air in an aeroplanc. The Amer
lean secretary of is not likely TO follow this
example Physical and temperamental reasons
render it impossible for him to go up into the air at
any time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.
Mrs Wigs OF the Cabbage Patch"
NEITH's-Contnuou Performance.
IuPERIAIs-rhe Twentieth Century
Maids.
EMPIRE-"At the Worlds Mercy"
NICKErs-Motion Pictures and 1llusf
trated Songs.
THE NEW SCENIC TEMPLE. Math-
ewson street--Motion Pictures and
Illustrated Songs.
WESTMINSTER Phil Sheridans
City Sports company.
ABoRN STREET RINk--Roller
skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Why should not John ID. Rockefeller make the
amiable remark that he has the best OF feeling to-
ward everybody? Hasn't about everybody con-
trbuted share toward the wealth that makes him
the richest man in the world?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Another indication OF the nations marvellous
prosperity is found in the statement that the cash
balance in the treasury is large enough to permit
the payment in a lump of SLY 100000 of the public
debt maturing next year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
20 Nrstminstrr Street.

n you contemplate making any
change In your banking arrangements.
make inquiry as TO the facilities Of this
bank for handling your business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Senator Foraker is undoubtedly a man Of
marked ability, but in attempting to stem the tide
of special messages from the White House he has
undertaken task far beyond his capacity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Although this is the season of peace and good
will, Arizona and New Mexico refuse to be recon
ced.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

With peoples governor in the state house
the process of political publication will begin.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

This month we are TO have a January Thaw OF
uore than ordinarily unwelcome kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

Welcome. 'o7.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
Saved by Waving the Flag

4 N Incident which proves interna-
~ tional courtesy occurred on tho oc-
casion OF an Americans visit to
Paris during the Boer war. A Boston
clergyman entering the great nave OF
the Madeleine lost in admiration OF the
wonderful frieze and mural paintings
OF this famous church. turned suddenly
to find an Englishman at his elbow
evidently bent on the same errand as
himself. The Englishman was accom-
panied by his wife. To whom he pre-
sented the American and. after viewing
the church interior all three went out
by the big doors and stood gazing at
the architectural beauty OF the exte-
rlor. AT this instant a crowd of gamins
flung recklessly around a corner, ana
seeing the party OF three began demon,
strations OF an unpleasant nature. The
Englishman was for putting them to
flight by the aid OF his big stick but
their numbers were too large and al
the demonstrations became moro
threatening and hostile, he suggested
that the American stand guard while
he went for the gendarmes. This was
agreed to. The gamins. led by an older
boy. advancing as near as they dared
and showered the two with stones.
Then an idea came to the American.
He had in his pocket small American
flag given him by one Of his pupils Just
before sailing. with the remark that Il
might some time prove useful. Re-
membering this, and thinking the right
time had come. the clergyman deter
mined to test its efficacy. Withdrawing
1t from his pocket. and keeping 1t con-
cealed in the palm OF his hand. he
turned to the gang OF yelling, hootinz
urchins. and suddenly fiingfng the dag
toward them. said in English. Boys.
see this flag? I am an Americanr The
effect was magical. Although the
words were not understood the eldest
boy Immediately saluted the flag. ana
the others followed his example some
what shamefacedly. When the Enelfsh-
man returned with his gendarnes ba
found the gamins gone and the Anar-h
lean and his wife viewing the churcs
undisturbed.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

sure. There IS never any mistake IN
the pin arrangement. and II Il doesk
take a little more time TO manage thaEisF
any OF the other ways that have beoM
tried and found good. the result ~
always worth the extra expenditure
or time and trouble.
Il is an extraordinary thing that
women who take the greatest pains
with their coiffure and their toilet viii
SO often negIect this part OF their
costume. and not only do they neglect
TO have their shirt waists firmly fast
ened down. but they commit that
equally reprehensible crime OF not
function OF hiding the 3uncture OF the
skirt and waist. Just what sons
women imagine the belt Is tor Is hard
to understand. Certainly they do not
seem to think that It has anything to
do with hiding the unfinished skirt
binding at the waist. And 1t Is In
variably the case that the women who
are careless about having II cover the
skirt are the very ones who use large
and ungainly safety pins indiscrimi-
aately in the back, ostensibly to hold
the blouse I'm place, but apparently TO
decorate their backs. They never seam
to think to see that these pins ara
fastened somewhere near the wais ~
zone and that they are tucked undeFf
that serves as belt 1t is almost bet a
ter to dispense with the pins and Ist
the waist ride up than to offend by ths
display OF these COntriyances. II tho
dress skirt does not fit snugly enough
around the waist to eliminate pins. then
1t Is better to use at least two more
here One I'm front and one In the
back ought to be sufficient. and here
again the large headed steel kind IS
recommended. Primarily they show
less than safety pins and they arc much
easier TO put In place and 1t Is no trick
at all to hide their heads with even
tiny belt.
Out of all these practical suggestions
every woman ought to be able to find
one that suits her figure and her fancy
and will serve for her as the solution
of the troubling shirt waist problem.
Each one described and illustrated has
been tried over and over again. and
each is in constant use now by women.
There may lie other schemes of merit.
but for simplicity and effectiveness there
are none more satisfactory than these.
They viii suit all figures and both the
tailor shirt waist and the lingerie
blouse. The lingerie blouse, OF course.
has to be treated much more carefully
and gently than its sturdier sister. tho
tailor waist, but 1t can be held down in
place just as well as any other. Sol
there Is really no reason why everSN
woman should not present a trim and
tidy appearance around the waist IL she
takes the time and trouble necessary
to achieve this effect And think, too,
how much better shirt waists and
blouses fit on the shoulders when they
are not allowed to slip up where they
do not belong. 1t Is eninently worth
wEfls to nave them kept in place.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

fastens down the back instead OF the
front the two openings are placed to-
gether, a safety pin thrust through
them and then this pin is caught in
the corset lace well below the waist.
AS the petticoat comes between the
corset and the shirt. waist it is neces-
sary to open the placket lightly in or
method will be found an excellent one
for keeping the back from drawing up,
and as the pin must be fastened in a
vertical position there is no chance for
1t to make an outline through the dress
skirt. For an arrangement requiring
the smallest number of anchorings
there is none more successful than this
single safety pin device for the back
and the single long pin put In point
upward in the front.
AS to the Elastic Belt
When the arms are raised the blouse
cannot possibly pull up. because tho
sides are so well taken care of by be-
ing drawn to the front and fastened
there. There are many women who
cannot wear blouses and shirt waists
held down so securely. They have to
have more room for the movement OF
their arms and shoulders. and some
even like to have their blouse a trifle
above the belt. At the same time they
want them fastened down securely. de-
spite the leeway. A few have found a
satisfactory solution of the problem in
the elastic belt, which confines but
does not draw. This belt is made of
good, strong elastic. not more than
three-quarter of an inch WIDE and 1t
is several inches shorter. than the size
of the waist measure. so that when it
is fastened on 1t fits very tight A hook
and eye, or perhaps two of each, are
sewed at the ends. and when this rubber
belt is put around the waist and hooked
1t clings close to the figure and will
serve to keep waist In position under
ordinary conditions. OF course, it will
not Withstand any sor OF tugging sueh
as Is felt when the arms are suddenly
raised, and sometimes the shoulders
will lift the blouse UP in the back.
Therefore. it is suggested that the
woman who fancieS the elastic belt to
confine her shirt waist resort to an
occasional pin to make surety doubly
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

perform the work OF keeping the blouse
well fastened to the petticoat, then the
pins are apt to show through the dress
skirt, especially now when thin voiles
and silk materials are used and skirts
are made TO 1T snugly around the hips
without any sign OF fullness. It is sug-
gested that long steel pins with large
heads be used instead OF safety pinr
and that these be put in IN such q way
that the heads come where they have
no chance OF showing like little warto
through the dress skirt
There are hundreds of patented dc-
vices sold in the shops for just this
very purpose. but most women who
have given them trial go back to
simple, plain, big headed pins as the
most satisfactory in the end. Naturally
one OF the chief objections advanced by
women who have not tried large pins
is that they are apt to stick and
scratch. OF course. they will IL they
are not. put IN properly. The whole
secret OF safety In this matter is in
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

II Is well 70 go at II very, very care
fully until you become familiar with
their temper. The great advantage
about this way OF anchoring the blouse
IS that it never pulls up under the arms
at each side OF the back as waists have
way OF doing when the usual number
of safety pins are depended upon. They
are absolutely firm and steady. and by
having the pins so close together there
terial when you raise your arm sud
denly or lean forward, for the strain,
when there Is any, comes on several
pins instead OF Just one. For white
waists the large headed white ones are
best, and the black for dark waists. IL
the two-inch size seems long, shorter
one viii DO, though they are not so
easy TO handle and do not get the SAME
grip that the two-inch ones do.
AS the dificulty in keeping the waist
in position is really at the sides more
than az 4he back. another clever soiu-
tion OF the problem, and one by no
means generally known, is given as the
scheme OF a young woman who is al
ways looked upon as a model OF
orderliness in dress. This young
woman makes two pins perform the
miracle for her. and the result Is GER
tainly worth achieving. First. she takes
a side of her blouse in each hand, hold
ing il firmly between her fingers Just
forward OF the under-arm seam. There
is always some fullness Just IN front.
either laid in gathers or pleats, and
this she sometimes fastens down to
her corset. though II 10 not always
necessary 10 dispose OF IL IN this way.
When the sides are brought forward
and held away from the figure one is
crossed over the other until the waist
fits perfectly smooth at the sides, and
then a two-inch pin is thrust IN and
upward along the corset steel. so that
there IS not the least chance IN the
world OF the waist slipping or the sides
getting loose and wrinkled-
This arrangement takes care Of the
front and sides and the back may be
held down In any way that q woman
happens 70 fancy. for they ell have
their own little notions in regard to the
back. The two safety pin scheme is
effective. but it has some drawbacks.
When you use~s pin large enough TO
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24

thing TO approach a woman thus armed.
Few women have thought OF anchor
ing their shirt waists to their corset
laces. 1t is rather an odd and original
idea and one that works admirably,
and. best of oil. 1t dispenses with extra
fastenings- The waist is pulled down
where it belongs In the back, and Il it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
SULLIVAN AND
BAL OWN READY

BALTIMORE, Nd. October 2s-Matty
Bald win of Boston and Kid Sullivan of
Washington concluded their heavy train
ing yesterday for their f1fteen-round bat
tie before the members Of the Eureka
Athletic Club tomorrow night at the Ger
mania Maennercheir Hall. Both lads will
do light work today and tomorrow which
will keep them on edge until 1t Ia time to
enter the ring. There Is no danger what
ever of either contestant losing his forfeit
money as both are down to the stipulated
weight. the articles calling for them to
weigh In at 100 pounds at I pm. before
the mill. Baldwin was not compelled to
resort to any weakening tactics to make
the weight. as he has been constantly
boxing up north and at the same time
easily making 100 pounds for his matches.
There promises to be some lively betting
on the outcome Of the contest, as the big
crowd Of out-of-town sports now in the
city attending the Pimlco race meeting
will be there with a roll to back Bald
win Baldwin, because of his late record,
will likely be the favorite in the betting,
but Sullivan will have many on his staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
BUSY WEEK FOR
SPORT LEADERS

NEW YORK, October 29.-This will be
a busy week for every one Interested In
minor league base ball clubs.
The board of directors of the Eastern
League will meet here today. President
P. T Powers will call to order the annual
meeting of that league.
In the afternoon the national board OF
the National Association of Professional
Base Ball Leagues will meet and Tues
day the annual meeting of the national or
ganiza ion will be held.
A unique gathering will be the confer
ence Of Anglers, which will take place
here Friday, Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke
of Princeton will preside. and papers will
be read by DR. Van Dyke. DR.. David S.
Jordan, president of Stanford University.
and Prof Barton W. Everman of the
United States fisheries bureau.
Automobiles VII gather in New York
this week to attend several meetings
which will mark the automobile show
season now on.
The program of the Amateur Fencers
League, which has just been issued. en-
braces a season extending from Novem-
Der % to April %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28

FAILED TO CURE HIMSELF.
Death Of Iowan Who Has Been Cur
ing Others by Sun and Moon Rays.

SIOUX CITY, October 2s.-A sun healer
for years and then successfully curing
patients by the light of the new moon, A
j. Meyer, wealthy and aged resident
of Sioux City, succumbed after failing in
his efforts to effect a cure of his own
disease
Mr.. Meyer had been practicng for many
years the teachings of the famous Berlin
specialist that the suns rays were capa-
BILE of healing skin diseases. Later he
turned his attention to the theory that
the moons rays were equally as effiacious
as the sun and is said to have cured a
number of afflicted in this manner
Mr.. Meyer was eighty-fve years old,
and was widely known over this section
of the country as a pioneer of sterling
worth. His adoption of the sun doctrine
caused considerable comment at the time
but it was understood that his teachings
always proved effective and his cures
sure.
He came to this vicinity in 1858 from
Pennsylvania. Death was due to stomach
trouble. 1t is said. He had not been i'll
more than three days. and in fact it is
stated, this was his only illness, which
proved his fatal one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
BRITISH MAY
CHANGE TENNIS RULE

A special to the New York Herald from
London says: At the annual meeting Of
the Lawn Tennis Association. to be held
in London next month, 8. E. Hickson,
captain of last summers British team,
will bring forward a proposal in altera-
ton of the present service law. which per
mits a player to raise one foot from the
ground in the act of service. his amend
ment necessitating the fixture of both feet
on the ground.
The proposal is the outcome of many
instances of foot faulting detected at
Wimbledon this summer.
While there can be little doubt that
many volleyers of the hustling school do
drag the right foot over the line in the act
of service, opinion is divided as to whether
this takes place after the racket has hit
the ball. in which case no charge of in
fringement could be preferred.
At Wimbledon this year. both during the
British championships and the Davis cup
contests. competent linesmen were dele
gated to watch the feet of Karl Behr and
Reals Wright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
LESSONS OF SATURDAYS FOOT BALL

was stabbed fatally by unidentified as
sailants this morning, and died at O'Clock
In Bellevue Hospital.
Not only are the police in the dark as to
the identity of Osters assailants, but the
motive for the stabbing Is unknown to
them.
All they know at present is that OSter
got into fight with several persons just
after he had separated from a friend. and
when this friend hearing his cries for
help. ran to his assistance. he was too
late to be of any service. The name of
Oster's friend Is Michael Sweeney. and he
was also stabbed. His wound was in the
hip. and after it had been dressed he went
home.
Oster. when not appearing before the
sports as a preliminary fighter drove
for the street cleaning department. He
lived al Go4 East 18th street. Sweeney
who Is also employed by the street clean
ing department, went out with him yes
terday. Together they called a friend
at t27 East 18th street, where there was
a family festivty, set off with the neces-
Sary trimmings In the way of food and
drink
At midnight Gordon and Sweeney went
to saloon at LIST avenue and I'd street.
run by Herman Vessels. There Sweeney
lad an engagement with man known
only to him as Jake" There was an
other little festivity, and at ] o'c-ock
reached the corner of LIST avenue and
4th street where they had argu-
ment as to the way I'm which one should
go and the way In which the other should
go, whether Sweeney should accompany
Oster home Oster go home with
Sweeney. hTey separated. Gordon going
down 18th street. toward Avenue A.
OS.cr had gone only few yards. walk
ing with some difficulty. when his friend
heard loud cries of ''SWeenzy. Sw aeney.
He turned into 4th stree: and ran toward
a knot of struggling men. When he
arrived at the scene Of the fight he threw
himself into the thick of it and struck
out for his friend as hard as h could
let him arm swing. He was soon Grip
pied by the knife thrust in TIE hip and
saw OSter's assailants break away to flee
down the street while the fighter STUN
bled forward and then rolled into the gut
ter. where he lay still. Sweeney got the
police.
Sweeney and Detective Lang of the
East 9TH street station found OSter in
the gutter about done for with a deep
stab wound in the groin. He was taken
to Bellevue Hospital as rapidly as an am
bulance could hurry him there. tut when
the surgeons had looked at the wound
they knew that 1t would be only short
time when Oster would be dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
Pastor Changes Faith.

EAST ORANGE. n. j., October 2S.-
After having been a pastor of Methodist
churches for eight years the Rev. Rich
ardson Gray of East Orange yesterday
preached his final sermon as a member
of that denomination and will enter the
Presbyterian fold.
The clergyman is a medical doctor as
we'll as preacher. He is a graduate of
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
and served in the Presbyte rian Hos
pital New York. He spent ten years in
India as medical missionary and upon
returning to the United States practiced
his profession in his home city of East
Orange for fifteen years Eight years ago
he decided to enter tie ministry and in
the last eight years he has had charges
at Gladstone. Broadway and Port Muir
ray. the latter charge, which he left
yesterday. including also q church at
Mount Bethel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28

the kind experienced at Ithaca will act
A stimulus to the Tigers. IL would
to Yale, Defeat was bitter pill. but II
taught lesson that the princeton
coaches and the Princeton players VIII
~ "s S.'N |" an iu.t dHs ~
princeton, r,ie,.r vii lick hts wounds nm
III th.y arc healed and then come forth
roaring aud RAMPANT hotter prapared to
roaet and CORONER NV foes It was
pn3rtad ont 2 week ago that Prfncetons
early schedule. had been far too easv for
the good OF the team
As was feared the plays which proved
so strong and effective. the plays which
worked 50 smoothly against weaker oppo-
ueuts went for naUeht to a large extent
against A team which was quick to solve
IA. Dlavs and quicker to break them up
The defense needs bracfng up badly
Judged by tho Cornell game the team is
still below the standard from tackle TO
tackle The ends played well the backs
could hardly be improved on but the men
in the line could not hold the sturdy Cor
nell forwards in check long enough to
give the backs a chance to get the plays
well under Way Herein lar the chief
wrakness The coaches have much to do
this week if victory over the Carlisle In
dams is to be won Saturday at the Polo
Grounds New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-28
POWER OF NEWSPAPERS.
Felt in Agitation to Preserve His
toric Washington Trees.

From the Trades Unionist
The events of a couple of weeks ought
to be sufficient to convince readers of
newspapers of the power of the press.
When it was proposed by an overzeaIous
monument commission to destroy some of
the noted trees of our city and lessen Its
historic interest to many. The Star made
vigorous protest. followed by tie Trades
Cnionist and the Central Labor Union
against this sort of vandalism and then
some of the other papers Joined in, and
as result of the agitation. started by
The Star. this paper and organized labor.
the President has called halt, and the
trees viii be spared the AK. Yes. news
papers do something toward moldinK
public opinion,
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Priests Golden Jubilee.

PATERSON, N. j., October 25-The
Very Rev. William McNulty of this city
celebrated his golden jubilee yesterday at
st. Johns Church. of which he has been
rector for forty-four years. with elaborate
religious services. At 7 o'clock mass al
most thousand men received communion
and a large number of women and men
made similar visitations to the altar or
communion rail at the other masses
At 80 o'clock the jubilee mass was
read The Rev William ]. Carlin was
celebrant. Bishop O'Connor of Newark.
was present, attended by Father Thomas
j. Wallace, chancellor Of the diocese Hun
dreds We're unable to get into the church.