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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THE W0MEN'S CORNER
4 MOURNING GOWN
OF SMART DESIGN

Habiiments OF woe nowadays know
nothing OF the restriction that formerly
characterized them, though they are en-
tirely In keeping with conventional re-
quirements. Very dull grey granite suit
ing is used In developing this tailored
costume. the skirt being stitched with
bands OF It's own material and trimmed
with buttons OF lustreless black silk.
The jacket has a narrow vest OF black
silk set into the front and this extends
above the throat-line 10 form a very high.
close-fttlng Capucine collar. Below the
collar are bands OF the dress fabric trim
med with black buttons. The sleeves are
made after the masculine coat effect,
with added fulness at the shoulder. how
ever and stitching at the wrist, unre-
ieved by any other trimming.
A modernzed Corday has a grey cloth
trimmed with plumes 10 match and grey
flowers completes the costume.
A number of the seasons plaids and
checks are suited to second mourning
costumes. and FOR deep mourning there
are handsome invisible plaids In dull
cloths. Unglaced taffetas Is a favorite
establishment for frocks OF this class,
but the attempt at decoration do not end
here, for there Is a liberal use OF but
tons, bralds and embroideries OF all kinds
In connections with the banded trimmings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
WHY THE JAPS COME.

In many quarters there is a disposition to
attach sinister significance to the very evident
desire of the Japanese TO secure employment or
enter business in this country, yet there is good
reason for the belief that the motives that induce
this immigration solely personal and are i'll no
way menacng TO the United States.
An examination of the salaries paid in Japan
will very quickly convince Americans that the
Japanese come here not 10 plot war but 10 make
money. In this country lieutenant general in the
army receives $1,000 per year, major general
$500, brigadier general $500, colonel $500,
and captain $1,000.
From the Japanese year book just issued
it is learned that general commanding the Jap
anese army when serving with the coors receives
the insignificant salary of ST 500 but is allowed
1900 more for extraordinary expenses.
Including his expense account lieutenant
general receives $1,000 major general SI575, a
colonel SII7o and captain S42o. The pay in the
naval service is on the same basis as that in the
army, SO that Togo, the great Japanese admiral.
receives only $1,000 year in salary and allowance
for expenses
Equally small the salaries paid those hold
ing civil positions under the government. The
justice who presides in the highest imperial court
is paid but $1,000, and with the exceptica of the
prime minister no person holding office receives a
salary OF more than $1,000.
The mikados government realizes the great
difference in the cost of living in Japan and in for
egn countries SO that while il pays its ambassa-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
HOSPITAL SUNDAY

In these days when science and philan- :
thropy go hand I'm hand TO the relet OF
human Ills. hospital Sunday Is an anhual
event of increasing importance. 10
alive TO the worlds hlgheSl
interests. the hospital Is no longer as oil
old. only "A refuge for the poor IN their
hour OF direst distress, for not only are
the well.to-do received as paying pa.
tients. hut much of the scientlhc side .ot
hospital activity operates TO benent the
whole human race for all time.
To be sure. it costs more To run nos
pital today than ~ once did. on an aver
ace il costs twice as much as u did. say
80 years ago per day per patient put as
"A rule patients are now discharged ire
auently I'm less than hale the time formerly
required TO effect cure. while the
chances of successful treatment are in
creased in an almost equal ratio. espe-
cialiy In the field of surgery Therefore,
not only does dollar go often much fur-
ther than formerly. but the incidents OF
the service arc helpful 10 degree al
most incalculahle.
For example. who would propose 10
curiail the ambulance service OF our hos
pitais. however eNpensiveP or eliminate
the training schools for nurses. the anti
septic precautions % the operating room.
and finally that latest Of hospital ad-
juncts. the investigating laboratory
Indeed. II Is TO the last that most IRE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
SIMPLICITY IN THE
HOME DECORATIONS

Simplicity In house decoration--and
especially In fiat decoration-cannot be
too strongly urged I'm these extrava-
giant days. In small rooms II is always
better to have a few good articles than
a great many mediocre pieces OF furni-
ture. Plain lines and generous space.
where possible. are much more sensible
In narrow apartments, although the
English drawing room. with Its chintz
covers and wealth OF detail, Is very
cosy and when carried out properly
is restful, with It's comfortable arm
chairs and wealth OF cushions and has
socks for tired feet. When the decora-
tlon scheme OF a room is TO be carried
out in cretonne, care should be taken
to select "a pattern that will not aggra-
vate when around one in large quan-
titles. large, smooth, softly-col-
ored pattern is preferable to one with
startling contrasts OF color, such as
huge brilliant pink flowers on VIVID,
crude green or blue ground. pale
background, either cream. gray or llght
blue, makes the beat surface for big,
soft, noppy flowers or groups or flowers.
A most successful cretonne for slip
covers on the furniture of an old
fashioned country sitting room was of
small roses. somewhat like ramblers,
I'm a deep pink shade. arranged In dis
tinct and graceful groups on cream
background. The design just suited
the eimple lines OF the chairs ana
sofas. which were newly built or
Flemish oak, in good eighteenth cen
tury shapes. and the effect was all
that could be desired. The walls OF
such a room should be covered with
paper Of a light tone, and better
effect Is gained II It has an elusive
floral design on It. A simple frieze
or a plate-rail may divide the paper
q little more than halfway up, the
same paper continuing TO the ceiling.
A carpetless floor is always the most
sanitary and fresh-looking in bed
room or living room, as we are de-
scribing here, and IL hardwood can
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

doris at London, Paris and Washington only $1,000
year, it allows each $4,000 for entertainments
and other expenses.
In the imperial university at Toxic the maxi
mum salary of professor is $500 year. 1t is
clear from this that Japanese laborer employed at
San Francisco or anywhere else along the Pacific
slope can easily earn much in year the
president of university in Japan.
The empire of the mikado is the land of the
simple life and it is apparent that salaries
fully adjusted to that life Is it any wonder then
that adventurous and ambitious spirits among the
Japanese should regard the United States as an
Eldorado and seek to make their fortunes in it?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
INSURANCE INDICTMENTS

The presentmeut which the grand jury
handed in with its indictments or the IN
surance officials, shows how little the
average good sense of the community mas
been misled by incessant and eXtraVa-
CANT denunciation. In that presentment
spoke public opinion. The grand jury rec
ords it's conviction that the defendants
''were solely Influenced by a desire TO
benefit the policyholders OF the New YORK
I life Insurance company" there having been
no personal profit to the defendants from
their acts, but on the contrary, large
pecuniary benefit 10 the polcyholders.
In word. the life insurance men did
what they did because they thought IL
was good business, and because they
thought, under the loose code OF CONNER
cial morals. that il was proper business
II was a mistaken, indeed IL was NOR
allv obtuse. Judgment. but 1t falls Tar
short OF what the average man regards
as a crime.
We do not mean 10 Justify the actions
OF the old regime i'm the Insurance world
They merlted and they have received pun
lic condemnation. and there is good rea-
son to hope that the new requirements OF
law and the pressure or an enhghteheu
public sentiment will prevent their recur-
renee.
The presentment comes near making a
farce OF the indictments. The grand jury
protests against its own action, as beng
i'm accord with law but not with justice.
IL felt constrained TO bring an lndlct-
ment. The trial jures-if the cases ever
come To trial--will i'm all probability be-
as petit iuries always are. even less
ready 10 convict than the grand jury was
TO indlct. We cannot see any public ad-
vantage likely TO accrue from an indict-
meht procured after this fashion to pro-
digious efrort.-New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
SAY, ARE YOU KEEPING A
CHEERFUL YEAR BOOK?

One OF the novelties OF the new year is
"a Cheerful Year Book" for engagements
and other serious matters, accompanied
by philosophic AMI moral aphorsms for
the instruction OF youth. the inspiration
OF maturity and the solace OF age. by II.
NJ Knowles, the same being illustrated
by tasteful and illuminating pictures by
C. r. Lester and the whole being intro
duced and concluded with profound and
edifying remarks by Carolyn Wells, who
describes her task as "prolog-rolling."
The production is humorous picture
book to keep the spirits up as the days
go by, with a handy diary attached.
Some Of Mr.. Knowles philosophic aph-
orisms are as follows:
ut doesn't take much skill 10 write a
love letter. but II may TO get IL back"
Some men are never so solitary as
when alone with their thoughts"
"A girl in the kitchen Is worth two In
the parlor.
'The contented man thinks OF himself
not as less fortunate than some, but as
more fortunate than many"
when a boy has a fight mother says,
Did you get hurtr father says. Did you
spoil your clothes? brother says, Did
you lick him)'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
Smile with the w orld

Had the Nerve
cit was brave OF you to tackle that
burglar the way you did. Where did
you get your nerve?'
"Oh, that was easy. You see, that
morning l had discharged the cook
Baltimore American.
Going and Coming
Inauisitive Old Gent Con depot plat
form to winded suburbanite) What is
your pursuit in life?
Suburbanite-It depends upon whe-
ther I'm going or coming. It's the
7:4s train in the morning and the 6:12
al night.-Life.
Absent Minded
Instructor in Sociology-what two
men in the last century have done
most 10 relieve the troubles OF man
kind7
'Oe (absent- and Jerry.
Harvard Lampoon.
Spoke TruthfuIIy
Mrs. Strong-What did you say, dear,
when he asked you your age?
Miss Sharp told him the truth.
Mrs. Strong--You did Really?
Miss Sharp-Yes; I told him IL was
none of his business.-Boston Tran
script.
Il thought the Knoloves were to be
divorced"
so they are. They are now making
their pre-separation calls. ."-Meggen-
dorfer Batter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them

duent attention is now drawn, for IL is
in the domain OF research and experiment
that these weapons are forged with which
such dreaded enemies OF mankind as ty-
phus, diphtheria, cholera, yellow fever,
consumption and cancer are slain.
II is the men and women most famil-
lar with hospital methods and the needs
If the 40 institutions deriving support
through the Hospital Saturday and SUM-
day association who take the lead In ef-
forts TO secure for them the funds neces-
sary 20 their fullest usefulness. And so
exisent is the situation that two public
spirited trustees of the association (with
the view TO stimulating to greater ac-
tivity the various agencies tributary TO
the organization offer TO duplicate Tor
this collection all gifts over 100000 to the
extent OF $4,000. The collection OF 1905
was s95 1856 33.-New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
ON"NEW JERSEY

Forgetting the niquity of the manage
ment OF the affairs of their own states,
the New York and Pennsylvania news
papers have taken especial delight Ill
jumping on New Jersey and they nave
I1mped Without reason There is not a
state I'm the Union whose affairs are ad-
ministered more economically than the
affairs of New Jersey are administered.
Her public officials are paid less for tnelr
service that the officials OF either New
York or Pennsylvania are paid. Her pub
lie institutions are managed with greater
care and with less expense than the IN
stitutions of either the Empire or the
keystone state Her finances are In
splendid shape and there are no pending
charges again any OF her public officials.
-Trenfnn State Gazette.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
BY RAILROAD TO
THE FORBIDDEN CITY

A railway from Damascus 10 Mecca,
connecting the forbidden hold city of the
Mohammedans with the outside world.
will be perhaps the most picturesque
achievement OF the world during the year
1907, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. AL
ready this line is completed as far as Me-
dina, the second holy city OF the followers
OF SLAM, and the end Is in sight. While
the line is built under the direct order
from the sultan and while II is intended
exclusively for the use OF Mohammedans,
especially for the convenience OF pilgrims
to Mecca at the time OF the great annual
pilgrimage, IL will undoubtedly be pa
tropized by European tourists, and 1t
seems only question of time before Mec-
ca, the last OF the forbidden cities now
that Lassa has been opened, will be free
of access 10 all travellers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
ONE WOMAN SAYS

There is such thing as thinking TOO
much and doing too little.
Wonder IL the dentist rejoices like other
men when his first baby gets a tooth?
Reason In proof against everything but
the smile Of a pretty woman.
Sins never seem so large as when we
look back on them.
What lot OF people there are who are
towards In the presence OF the almighty
dollar
Beauty is prettiness plus character.
A tireless man is all right, but It's dif-
forent with tireless automobile.
When a lawyer merely charges a nomi-
nal fee II is really phenomenal
The man who spends his time playing
chess need never hope TO butt into the
frenzled flnancier class.
Wealth has covered more sins than char
ity knew were In existence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
NOT ALARMING

The gross figures OF mortality through
accident or violence in any year or week
or month. as given by Dr. Strong, the
president OF the institute OF social SER
vice. are at first glance startling. But
their significance lies only In their propo-
sition. Or. Strong says that 10000 per
sons are under sentence OF accidental Nlo-
lent death I'm the United states during the
next ten years But reckoning the popu-
lation at S0OC0.O00 n year for ten years
and realizing that all are exposed TO that
form OF death. the proportion OF one 10
400 which lis the way IL works out, Is
NOT very alarming New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

wise European regulates his tips by the
character of the service and the size OF
his bill. The curse of the custom in this
country is that the foolish or newly rich
American has established, and is estab-
fishing, such a reckless disregard OF
money distributed in this way that the
great mass of people are compelled to do
likewise or be regarded as miserly.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

Probabl, never fore cd the people of Rhode
Island display such deep interest in the Inaugural
ton of state government shown yesterday
The reason is not difficult to find. The intelligent
and thoughtful citizenship of Rhode Island, con-
snced that it has governor able and fearless,
wished to testify by its presence its confidence in
his pledge that he will exhaust all the powers of the
executive office in an endeavor to drive out the
deS cabe boss who has profaned the halls of legis
laton by his miserable legislative merchandising.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
POOR ECONOMICS

Sewing in the dusk. Gaslight is cheap
er than oculists' bills.
Going without luncheon. You Will injure
your health and digestion IL you do.
Walking when overtired TO avoid car
fares. You save in money. but undermine
your constitution.
will ba cross and irritable and your nus
band will wish you were not so jealous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
VIRTUE IN TOBACCO

Here is something from the London
Lancet. published after the Boer war. fol-
lowing the contention that the English
South African troops endured rgors as
severe as any suffered by the men Of the
duke OF wellington: I'VE are inclined TO
believe that. used with moderation. to-
bacco is OF value second only TO food it
self when long privations and exertions
are TO be endured (This probably was
written by a smoker. but we are not sure
Ia
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
lust ABOUT BABIES

in Spain the baby's face is swept with
a pine bougih to bring It good luck.
In some parts OF Ireland bit or wo-
mans hair is placed round the child TO
keep harm away. O.
are put into the cradle of q newborn
baby
when a Greclan mother is putting her
child into the cradle to sleep she turns
three times round before the fire while
singing her favorite song to ward off evil
snirits
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

ohm B. Moran, district attorney Of Suffolk
county, Mass. has requested Governor Guild to
call for the resignation of Stephen O'Meara, police
commissioner of Boston. If the governor would
insist upon the resignation of Moran he would con-
fer distinct benefit on the community. The dis
trct attorney has developed into an unmitgated
public nuisance and ought to be suppressed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THE NEW WAY

The railway between Brompton and Pic
cadllly, England. the latest and longest
underground electric tube, was formally
opened a few DAVIS ago. IL Is nine miles
long and has % stations. BY means OF in
terchange at stations IL is now possible to
travel by electric underground the whole
length and breadth OF London
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

The wage workers of the state will not forget
that the carpetbag speaker who yesterday attempt
ed to play the role of in the house OF represen
tativcs is the same Narrowly vsioned partison who
as chairman of the committee special legislation
throtted the eight-hour bill a year ago
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

The activity of the machine in behalf of the
election of Arthur II. Watson to the police COM
mission ought TO convince Mayor-elec Mccarthy
that his imperative duty to the city and the citizens
is the reappointment of Colonel Gross. The plain
purpose of the machine is TO make the police de-
partment the instrument of its political chicane,
and that purpose ought to be defeated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
Mrs. Wiggs OF the Cabbage Patch"
KEITH's-Continuou Performance
IMPERIAIs-The Twentieth Century
Maids.
EMPIRE-"At the Worlds Mercy"
NICKEI-Motion Pictures and Illus
trated Songs
THE NEW SCENIC TEMPLE, Math-
ewson street--Motion Pictures and
illustrated Songs.
WESTMINSTER - Phil Sheridan's
City Sports company.
ABoRN STREET RINk-Roller
Skating.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

Blaine had his Burchard and SO has Brayton.
From the spirit OF rank partisanshp displayed by
the carpetbag speaker of the house yesterday he is
likely TO prove as fatal to the supremacy OF the
ross who put him in the place as were his grand
fathers fulmnatons to the pumed knights pres-
dental aspirations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

Nothing but ignorance and insolence could
have prompted the boss to strut about the state
house yesterday and take up his old quarters i'll the
sheriffs office This afront to the decent senti-
ment of the state will lead the honest citizenship to
drive the knife deeper when they again undertake
to cut out the foul cancer of Braytonism that al
hcts the body polite.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
A KINGS BODYGUARD

The king of siam has bodyguard COM
posed of 400 female warriors. At the age
OF iS they enter the royal service and re-
main in until they are %, when they pass
into the reserve. Their weapon Is the
lance. and they are splendidly trained in
the use OF IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THE CURSE OF TIPPING

There Is no doubt that the custom OF
tipping In this country mas become firmly
established. The evil OF u Is its indis-
criminate character and the fact that In
% cases out Of 100 the gratuity II out OF
all proportion TO the service rendered. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
COLLECTS BIRDS

The sultan OF Turkey has taken 10 i'm
porting birds from England by the car
load Among them are song birds as well
as others that are simply useful as enc
mics Of destruction
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

The death of the shah will be severe, il not
an irreparable loss To Persia. During the decade
he has been the throne he has done more to
promote the progress and prosperity OF his people
than his predecessors did during ten centuries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

Though Maine deer fast diminishing there
is no apparent falling OFF in the number of Maine
dears, nor do they betray any unusual unwilling
ness TO be caught
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

Thorough cleaning OF the coffee pot good
housekeepers know Is as necessary 10
good coffee as good brand and proper
n,aking. Perhaps no coffee pot is IS easy
n keep and clean as one OF porcelain
lined tlnware When there Is stain on
the white lining. throw in "A little chloride
OF lime and fill with boiling water. AFTER
n few moments. when the water ls turned
out the lining will be snow white. "A
point about coffee is to be careful not 10
leave the liquid on the grounds longer
time the coffee should be drained off and
nut In another receptacle 70 keep hot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

The family of that Ohio man who has not
stopped talking either day or night for several
weeks has the heartfelt sympathy OF the majority
of husbands.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

The whiskey bottles new label may guarantee
purity, but the whiskey is Just as ruinous as when
it carried no such guaranty. Legislation can't take
ont either the sting the kick.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

All can wish for better year for the fire in-
surance companies except those that WEIGHED on
their obligations at San Francisco.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-12-12

the Cotillion club, aud for the benefit
OF the Good Samaritan hospital, l., be
ing considered.
Next summer extensive development
work and Improvement will be done on
the we'll known keniicott niue. the
Bonanza Harry Fitch, who has just
returned from Seattle. will have charge
of the work and will employ about
fifty men.
An aerial tram will be completed
during the coming season, an electric
light aud power plant will be Installed
AID general preparations for making II
shipping mine OF the Bonanza will be
pushed through
The outfit Of machinery and supplies
will arrive from the States this month,
aud Mr.. Fitch will start moving il
over the trail early in January.