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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

Though boy is not as a rule given to
troubling himself about his clothes, there
is nothing he dislikes more thoroughly
than an limiting. uncomfortable sh'rt
blouse. with the tight neckband. the con-
stricting armhole and all the other irrita-
ting features that so often distinguish the
ready-madc garment. With this fact In
mind many mothers prefer 20 make their
boys bouses nj home. and the design
here shown will be OF the utmost assist
ance in putting this sensible plan into ef-
feet. Its shaping and M leave nothing 10
be desired: the hack yoke. which flts COM
fortabiy across the shoulders. obviating
all possibility OF uneopfortable drawing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
TODAY IN
HISTORY

l,3s James Manning. clergyman and
educator, born. First president OF
Brown university.
1850 Thomas Cooper, scientist and au-
thor. born. President of South Caro-
lima college. pL
I777 Attack on Fort Cercer. Red Bank
1,7O william Tryon attainted by act
of congress because or his cruelty III
the Revolution. -,
l7so John Forsyth. statesman, born
Secretary of state under van Buren
and minister TO Spain.
1912 Shobal V. Clevenger sculptor,
born. His American Indian" was
considered the first work distinctive
of America.
1917 Alexander w. Thayer, author,
born. His life of Beethoven is the
accepted authority.
1892 Leopold Damrosch, muslclan'
born. lie introduced German opera
In this country.
1893 James A. Gary, merchant. born.
Postmaster-gen under Mckinney.
1912 Annie Louise Cary, singer. born.
One of the most accomplished con-
tralto singers of her time.
1874 Date predicted for the end or the
world by Miller, the Adventist.
1852 Theodore :. Woolsey, professor at
Yale born. An authority on inter-
national law.
1862 Engagement at Old Fort Wayne,
Ark
ISs3 Opening Of the Metropolitan
Opera house, N Y.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
What Women Are Doing

A daughter Of William Jennings Bryan
has been elected president Of the leading
Democratic Woman's club in Colorado.
the Jane jefferson club. She Is Mrs Leav-
1T OF Denver. and IL is expected that she
will be actively engaged i'm the politics OF
that city where woman suffrage is an
accomplished fact
Governor Folk OF Missouri has recently
appointed a woman member OF the state
library commission. namely Miss Ade-
laide j. Thompson OF jefferson City.
The only woman school commissioner i'm
Sussex county Delaware, Is Mrs. Eliza
Teas. She has been so unusually success
ful in her work. improving the appear
ance and management OF the school I'm
her charge, that IL Is expected that the
election OF other women commissioners
will follow
That tho invention OF household articles
is n good field for women was recognized
by Mrs Mary r. French OF Clyde, O. She
has recently patented a vegetable kettle
with corrugated lining. and egg bcater
which aerates the eggs and a hollow po-
tato masher, TO be filled with hot water
Mrs. French has also invented several
electric devices and owns a couple OF med
ais given by the Pasisian Inventors acad-
emy.
Two women have been elected TO men,
bership In the National Liberal assocla-
ton OF Germany IL Is said that "A deep
impression was mado by the address OF
Frau Marianne Weber at recent meet
ing. setting forth the claim OF women on
the Liberal party.s
The first teacher I'm the South 20 he hem
efited by the Carnegie pension fund IL
Miss Julia A. Sears Of Nashville. Tenn. N
f. estimated that Miss Sears has instruct.
"a n 200 pupils In the ss years in which she
has taught In the Peabody College for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
RALPH G. WATROUS
TALKS TO Y. w. G. A.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Providence Young Woman's ChristiaE
association was held last evening at 7:45
o'clock in Association hall, the president
Mrs. John *. H.. Nightingale, in the
chair. The secretary Miss Clara M. Law.
read the report of the annual meeting
and the report of the special meeting
which followed II.
The treasurer. Miss Smith. announced
receipts from all sources as SIS, ,io6.t6. and
gave the various expenditures, leaving
small balance. The president called at
tention, however. to the fact that there
was a debt of SIS, 900 upon the building,
and requested those present not TO for
get that the interest upon that sum W. :
only about $1,000.
Reports followed from the superintend-
ent, the general secretary and of the
standing committee on finance, education
| and library. entertainment. physical cul.
ture, employment. membership, junior
work. printing. publishing and advertis'
| ing. travellers aid. Seaside cottage. cafe
and building fund The latter reported re.
ceipts sl13,7l7.41. and expenditures sl7S,-
| 1876.
The membership committee reported 20,
new members received. OF whom ll5 are
active, > sustaining and 30 associate on,
hundred and thirteen memberships hav
been renewed The present total mem
ebrshIp is 1894
A motion was carried to renew out
standing notes, and tho nominating com
mittee for the ensuing year-waS- -electe-
as follows: Appointed by the chair, Mrs
Alfred Metcalf. Mrs. w. III. Durfee an
Mrs. w. l.. Anthony; by nomination
Mrs. Thomas w Waterman, Baptist
Mrs. Henry w. Breckinrdge, Congrega.
tional; Miss Grace T.. Fuller. Free Bap-
tist Mrs. II. w. Smith. Methodist, and
Miss Mary Il. Davis. Episcopal.
Miss Geneva III. Jefferds sang in her
usual delightful manner. accompanied on
the piano by Gene w Ware. after which
the president introduced Ralph c. Wat.
rous, who spoke briefly on the work Of
the society.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

II you do not want TO pay a great deal
for your hat this season, you can proba-
bly, remodel your last winters headgear
by taking off the trimming and bending
the brim downward into the butter-bowl
shape. The facing must now be put In,
and II Is very smart TO have this facing
OF a contrasting color. but IL this be I'M
possible, have II to match your hair. The
bandeau matches the facing and the loops
Of maline around the bandeau are Ike
wise OF the tint OF the coiffure. This con-
stitutes the beginning OF fashionable
bit OF French millinery.
The trimming on the top of the hat de-
pends upon your supply box IL you have
feathers, II is we'll TO have them dyed all
OF one tone. You can use them TO good
advantage upon the left side OF your hat
while tho right side needs no trimming at
ALL except possibly a soft fold OF SILK, or
a band OF gold which is rather n good
thing In millinery this season.
If you prefer, you can use feathers OF
different color, the most fashionable being
a group OF half dozen plumes. TWO
purple two green and two black made UP
a daring combination worn by woman or
undeniable taste In dress.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
GOV. HUGHES POSITION.

Gov Hughes again shows himself be of rather an
unusual kind the New York Republican club the night
declared that when elected party
there evident intention the OF the voting
that he should become boss In fact Gov Hughes thinks
that the who draws pay from taxpayers both sides of
political fence should devote his time the affairs his Office
which work he paid This view slightly different
admitted from that taken by David B. Hill
in later days by Gov Ode Both these gentlemen managed
cure control OF their respective parties and both proved costly
bosses.
Most governors have followed the lead of these but Gov
Hughes has marked the chances
years to come the people OF New York will insist Hughes
way being followed The of great should
the people and he should dignity of his office by keeping
out OF factional politics.
necessary at times that governor speak support
OF principles that stake that is quite different
thing from making and unmang leaders, as Gov Ode did
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

MRS. wINSLowS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with. perfect success.
II soothes the child. softens the gums,
ailays all pain: cures wind collie. and
Is the best remedy for diarrhoea. II
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part OF the world. Twenty-Five cents
n bottle Re sure and ask for Mrs.
winslow's. soothing syrup" and take
no other kind.
Gusranteed under the food and drugs
ac., June 30, 1905. Serial number 1923.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

at the neck, while the roomy yet shapely
sleeve will permit that free play of tho
arms which all healthy boys demand The
Eton collar is included I'm the pattern, but
II is made detachable. and any preferred
style of collar may be substituted for II.
Madras percalc. cotton chcviot or fian-
mel are suitable materials for making tho
blouse-2is yards of 32-inch goods being
needed for the S-year size.
g672-Fivo sizes 4 10 l. wears
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
PRINCE OF PLESS
HEIR TO $2I, 300, 900

Berlin. oct 22.-The late Duke and
Prince John Henry XI. of Pless. who
died recently at Dresden, left cash ac-
cumulations amounting TO s2i,s00. 900.
His successor Is his eldest son. John
Henry, Prince OF Pless, who visited
America as Emperor williams repre-
sentative at the New York Chamber of
Commerce celebration In November,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

Teachers. She will receive an annual PEN
sion OF $1,000 for life.
At the recent state election I'm Oklahoma
a woman state commissioner OF charities
was chosen-Miss Kate Barnard OF Okla
homa City
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

tons righhand 60 He did words in dealing
with the sheriff who said be the best paid occupying such
position in the United States.
The sheriff arbored Byton the state house long the old
boss cared be harbored and there to doubt that
elected and Bton reconsd his decision frequent the high
sherifs office Sheriff White will harbor him again
The only safe preventive is the ousting of White.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

The Goddard campaign committee sticks its last gurativey
ndoes for election month only such candidates will have
United almost makes
heartily in favor of those candidates for other offices who
ly opposed to Braytonism.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
Popovers

To two eggs add two cups OF milk. two
cups of flour, and one teaspoon OF salt
Whip eggs until light. add flour and milk
and fill gem pans half full. Bake In
brisk oven.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
Butter Improves Fruit Pies

Add a piece OF butter the size of a hick-
ory nut and a pinch of salt to any kind or
fruit pie, and there will be no complaint
OF pies tasting nat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

France losing $4,000 day in Morocco Raisui still
keeps up his practice Of deng the The indications
that he be in this deng business and
give President Roosevelt another opportunity play trump card
as he did in 1904
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
Freshen Cold Biscuit

Dip cold biscuits I'm cold water and
place them on a tin In hot oven long
enough TO become heated thoroughly ana
they will be as good as when freshly
baked.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

There will be need of botherng who will be the
Republican nominee for president Connecticut said be for
Taft The there might have been for Bkele
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

In the sketch French blouse which would be ei
cctve The model made Of white
ouisnc with edgng and loops of black velvet ribbon The
blouse laid in loose pats and had wide armocs The ebrod
Of embroidered linen batisc with the
little chemsette of dotted tull
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

Reports from the West in Wall
nues angud Some careful business who the East
port business conditions in the West splendid
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
SHERIFF WHITE MUST GO.

Gov Higgins made plain in his address large number Of
voters last evening" that High Sheriff Hunter White
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

Colby he remains Republican that party
has adopted his principles Honors easy this instance
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
For Pine Ridge Camp

Providence. II. l., Oct 81, 1907.
received I'm aid OF Pine
dge Camp for consumptives since
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

Kpng says Canada put with yellow labor he
doesn't himself intend help reduce the shortage white abore
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

The Third will have big heads in the newspapers the day
after election
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22

outlet Company 100 90
Also books and clothing from Mrs. Clara
H. Littlefeld of Central Falls.
+. @. J1LLSON,
Treasurer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-22
|ES1E:Yzh1Ka|
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/ :N.N',NI.1S) |:

An Essential Thing
in the management of a
Bank, is the personal care
OF its officers.
Recognizing this respon-
sibility, the officers of this
institution keep themselves
in touch with every i'm
portant detail of the busi-
ness
AND THE RESULT?
A generous and steadily
increasing patronage.
While this Bank adopts
every desirable method Of
modern banking it never
loses sight of that essen
tial quality
ABSOLUTE SAFETY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

Eloise was having thoughts That
they were not pleasant thoughts was
proved by the hurry with which shl
donned her tan ulster and close brown
walking hat and slipped out of The
house. She hurried down brilliantly
lighted Broadway, hoping that the new
experience of being alone, unchaperon-
ed, unprotected, amid the rush of life
on all sides, might divert her mind.
She was halted at last by man with
a megaphone. He was shouting: "All
aboard for Chinatown. Right this
way. Tickets two dollars All aboard
for Chinatown
She looked up at the huge. ugly rub
berneck wagon" now fairly transform
ed into bower of beauty of red, white
and blue electric lights and Chinese
lanterns bobbing in the chill breeze.
1t seemed to offer surceaSe from the
insistent uncomfortable thoughts mt
the back II her brain. The old wagon
in its l'e array held some of the al
luremen of fairyland and its happy
irrespt nsihility, and on the spur of the
monet he whipped out her purse
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

In a Broadway car long past mid
night a robust, motherly woman sat
with a well grown boy of about fifteen
beside her. The boy had fallen asleep,
and his head rested heavily against her
shoulder.
A man entering the car was cordially
greeted by the woman and was about
to slap the boy on the knee when the
mother interposed.
Don't wake him." she pleaded
Hes so big now that he is ashamed
Of doing childish things, This is the
first time in a year that he has been
my baby boy again. Let me enjoy it. 8
New York Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
Land for Sale.

We have for sale the following valua-
BILE tracts of land
One Military Lot of so acres, small
portion of which is under cultivation
All good land, and every acre tillable.
Watered by several good springs and
never failing small run. Contains
some good timber One-half mile
from R. R. siding, and one and one
half miles from. Oakland
Also part of two Military Lots contain
ing about so acres. This property is
directly East of Oakland, on the South
side of the B. & o. R. R. siding on the
North side of tracks. Contains valu-
able grazing land, portion of which
is in cultivation. Valuable R. R. front
age.
a lso 10 acres suitable for building sites,
just East of Oakland on the North side of the
Oakland and Mt. Lake Park road.
For further information, address
THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.,
6-tf Oakland, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
DOWSER A SCIENTIST.
Attempts to Settle a Question
That Puzzles Many Persons.
WHAT GOES TO SLEEP FIRST.
Takes Note of His Sensations to De-
termine Whether 1t Is the Brain or
the Feet-His Contention Suffers In
terrurfion

tSTtHiTe "uetncT IL Is CnS Brain or
the Feet-His Contention Suffers In
terruption.
Copyright, 1897. by c. II. Srtciiffel
Mr.. Bowser had been quiet and pre-
occupied all the evening. and Mrs.
3owser, although she had noticed his
attitude, had failed to make any re-
mark on it for fear of starting him of
on some tangent 1t got to be O'Clock
and he could stand it no longer. After
walking the floor for two or three min
utes he said:
Mrs. Rowser, did you ever hear of
Sir James Bull. the celebrated English
Physician"
Il think | have seen his name mem
toned" she carelessly replied.
And perhaps you may have seen the
name of DR.. Delos of France men
tioned?"
81 can't say. DR.. So-antl-so is bring
ing out q consumption cure today, and
some other doctor is following with a
cure for something else to morrow. and
one can't keep track Of half the names
he sees on the bottles in the drug
stores
Good heavens" he groaned after
regarding her with a look Of mingled
pity and contempt. Il have mentioned
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

Explosive" was first used in its
modern sense in the first quarter of
the nineteenth century Explode" in
the sense of elbow up or 'go off, is
scarcely a century older Before that
people talked of ball being "e1plod-
ed from a gun, the clouds exploding
lightning or volcano exploding"
lava, but that was very much nearer
the words original sense of driving
away with scorn. Explode" in fact,
is literally to clap away and was a
technical word for driving an actor off
the stage by contemptuous handicap
ping. That is the real meaning of an
exploded idea"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14

from her ulster pocket, bought her
ticket and climbed in among the Ian
terms well toward the front
George had dared to insinuate that
she could not get along without him
He had acted as if he were as much
part of her life as her daily ride in
the park, her nights at the opera, her
cotillOn favorS. Worse still, there had
been, too, the suggestion that he was
so much a part of her existence that
she could not get along without him
Other girls were wooed and hard won
She was taken for granted And she
wanted heart interest she
had heard it called when the drama
was under consideration All her life
had the conventional been wrapped
around her like dun colored cloak.
She would have freedom from conven-
tionality-and George.
A thrill of anticipation ran through
her as the big, clumsy vehicle wheeled
cautiously and threaded its way down
the crowded streets. Through the Ten
derlOin, the Ghetto. the Bowery-all
those localities of which she had heard
but never SCENT went When it halt
ed at last she was in the front of the
party, still determinedly eager to get
outside of herself. The conductor had
taken her under his wing. and she felt
very safe and sure
They had climbed up and up and up
many winding, creaking. unsafe stairs
to the joss house, a heathenish, garish
place filed with Il mixture of rare
carvings, embroderies, worries and ap-
parently worthless junk. The conduct
or of the party waited to give his eX-
PLANTATION until the loiterers had gone
Ladies and gentlemen" he said.
wait a few minutes, and will ex-
plain this interesting place. There are
some people present who did not come
with the party and who are waiting in
the hope that they will get the benefit
of what l am about to tell you"
A little woman in blue tailored suit
edged her way with asperity into the
crowd.
DO you mean me?" she demanded
Il guess we have as good a right to be
here as any one. And we'll stay here
till we are ready to CO."
The conductor turned to Eloise for
appreciation.
"The members of this party have
each paid 50 for this valuable informa-
tion and it is not fair to them to allow
you to hear this for nothing / know
your kind. You have been following us
around just to get this information
free. Not a night passes but have
trouble of this kind, and it's got to
stop"
The little woman fought off her
friends who strove to lead her away.
"And who are you that you should
talk to me that wayW she cried. "Do
you know who am? I'll have you ar
rested for insulting a lady. My broth
err is down now looking for a police.
man. Do you hear?" she shrleked,
maddened by her inability to impress
the cool conductor.
There was commotion in the door
way, and two men pushed through and
thrust their fists under the conductors
nose.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
l offer for sale

FARM OF 147 ACRES, 3 miles from Oakland; good
Groom House; plenty of water; so cleared;
about IS of grass; Orchards bearing; over IS
acres of White Oak Timber; r. F. D. mail service.
COTTAGE OF ROOMS for sale at Mt. Lake Park
HOUSE AND LOT on Oak Street, Oakland for sale or
House of Lot 5ox15o feet with
Stable and all necessary Outbuildngs.
FOUR VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS situated
on Liberty Street. in Oakland. Also DWELLING
HOUSES Liberty Street, with good water and all
necessary outbudings.
HOUSE AND LOT Wilson Street. House of 10 rooms;
good water Lot $50 feet front Best Outbuildings
in Oakland
A VERY GOOD FARM mile from Oakland-all under
fence; containing 81 acres; about rs under cultiva-
ton fine Orchards and about IN acres in small
Fruit; Houses, very good Well and never failing
Spring. very desirable place for Truck and Poultry
Farming. Can be bought at low price just
have for sale of the very best Building Lots the
town which will sell for cash-or S. down and S.
per month.
$50 ACRES OF VALUABLE COAL LAND situated less
than two miles of Oakland which be bought
great bargain. The surface would make fine farming
land This land is well watered with stream and
several good springs.
IL MORE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS at IS down and
S. per month.
If you cash for your Real Estate, Real Estate
for your cash, let me hear from you.
SSy-For further particulars call address
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
Not a Diplomat.

Lady-Yes, want a good parlor
maid. Why did you leave your last
place?
Applicant-The missus was too bossy
ma'am
Lady-Too bossy!
Applicant-Yes, ma'am. She was al
ways telling me to do things instead of
asking me to do em.-Houston Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-03-14
To Raise the Mortgage.

"No, 1 don't want to buy anything
today but, as you know, we are try
ing t, raise the mortgage on the
church, What will you donate?"
How would cake Of yeast do?"--
Judge