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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
OPPORTUNITY ARRIVES

The mayor will be face to face with
the Prentice bill in a few hours. The
senate passed 1t yesterday by non-par'
tisan vote Of 3S to s. and sent II hurry
ing down the river. The following state
ment is from the Springfield Republican,
an intelligent and detached observer:
Mayor Mcclellan is said TO be hesitat-
ing whether to veto or approve the re-
count bill. affecting his own title TO the
office he holds. when that measure reach
es him from the legislature. But<it can
not be that utter foolishness so far besets
him as TO bring forth veto. still, there
is that fact that he resisted at every turn
the Hearst effort TO gain a recount OF the
mayoralty vote through the courts"
II is largely a personal question with
Mr. Mcclellan. He Is more or less In the
tangle of previous policy. 1t will require
some vigor OF purpose to cut loose and
grasp the opportunity that has come 70
him-probably for the last time-to prove
to everybody:
1. That he does not fear the result
OF any sort of investigation, under judi
cial direction, of his title to the office.
q That he had rather lose his Office
than hold IL by a title not legally aud
morally sound.
We rejoice to learn from the Hon. VIII
liam Il. Sheehan, for whose political
Judgment we have always had the highest
respect, that he Is not responsible for the
policy that has encouraged so unfortu-
nate and so widespread an impression
that the mayors case was the converse
of that indicated in the two foregoing
propositions.-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
TIPS THAT GO TOO FAR

We find IT a bit hard to get UP SYM
pathy with any class OF men who are
SO little manly as to take the whole. or
even part OF the pay for their work In
the shape of tips" but far below the
tiptaker ranks, in our estimation, the
man who would scorn to do this sort OF
begging himself, and yet Is content to live
on the aims extorted by the insolence or
the servility of others.
Therefore, as between the hotel porters
and the boss porters. our good, or at least
our better, wishes go to the former In the
present controversy. whatever slight ex-
cuse there may be for giving a gratuity
based on generosity" instead OF Zee
proportioned to the work done and under
suood beforehand, to the man wro carries
heavy trunk to your hotel room, there
Is none at all II the largess is to go to
him as recompense for special service
coaIrteously performed. but to naughty
person who sits In a sequeStered nook
with little or nothing to do except make
the real porters "glve up"
or course. there Is no more reason why
hotel should not pay its porters than
why Il should not pay its clerks, but ap-
parently the tipping habit Is so firmly
fixed upon certain classes OF laborers
that there IL no hope of abolishfng IL. II
we must give tips, however. they should
remain with the men who earn them
and not go to some wretch who pretends
self-respect which he lacks entirely
New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
INGRATITUDE OF RIPLEY

President Ripley OF the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe railroad is the au-
thor OF the following comment on the
Roosevelt speech at Indianapolis:
Our thanks are due for the general
admission that railroad men are not
all thieves II had come to be gen.
orally otherwise understood. not that
the presiden. had said so, but most
OF those worshipping at his shrine
seemed to have the idea Therefore
certificate OF character. or rather a
statement that railroad man may
be respectable, comes as grateful
antidote to what we daily read"
Coming from the head OF railroad
corporation which is the most noto-
rious rebate offender OF them all, this
is said with a good deal OF face. Also
is shows deep lack OF gratitude on
the part of Mr.. Ripley. II in a certain
instance the law had been allowed to
take it's course, as recommended by
Messrs. Judson and Harmon, but over
ruled by the president, Mr.. Ripley and
his traffic manager. Paul Morton.
would have been forced to defend
themselves before jury.
Men like Ripley cut a poor figure
when they fling sarcasm at the head OF
the public which they have so long
abused. Also they are badly advised
when they indulge In that kind Of talk
When the government begins TO give
rebaters what Is coming TO them those
who add insult TO injury will be re-
membered by the public prosecutors
before the ones who have the good
sense to keep their mouths shut after
they get away with their plunder-
New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

gained considerable power. and as England herself
has long had designs this rich trade section,
there is considerable alarm in the tight little is
land" There those disposed to believe England
is seriously troubled because of the increase OF
Germ.n influence so close to the Indian boundary,
but there is probably little real ground for fear in
this respect, for the present, at least That Ger
riany may encounter difficulties in increasing her
influence greatly in Persia even now, is made prob
able by the reports that England and Russia to-
gether engaged in financing certain plans OF the
Persian government. These reports are consistent
with stories recently circulated in Europe to the eff
feet that there is pretty good understanding be-
tween Russia and England on many important
matters. With attention being directed to the eff
forts of German tradesmen and to possible trouble
they may create, with the prevailing belief that
Russia has not get given her desire to become
one Of the greatest factors in southern Asia, and
with the critics rushing in to tell how poor Germany
always muddes her colonization schemes, it will
be there is much of interest liable to happen in
Asia, even if the Japanese keep quiet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Richard Croker won signal victory yesterday
when his horse, "Orby," carried off the blue ribbon
of the turf in the classic Derby 1t is probably
true, as the remarked, that he would not
have been disappointed had his horse failed to finish
first.
However, while hoping for the best, he was no
doubt prepared for the worst, as all true sportsmen
invariably are. Mr.. Croker had good reason for
confidence in the winning qualities of his Derby
candidate, inasmuch as Orby had an unbroken
record of victories for the present racing and
had also covered the Derby distance in record time.
But the winner, before the event, was not fa-
vorite This fact turned out to the profit of those
who had confidence in the horse, and, no doubt, to
the extreme satisfaction of its owner.
Nor is it to be forgotten that Orby's triumph
puts another feather in the cap of American horse
breeders, yesterdays Derby winner is the prod
uct of Rhoda B., mare Mr. Croker purchased in
this country when yearng.
Naturally, congratulations showering on
Mr.. Croker yet he says, rather pathetically, that
many old friends are leaving him. Perhaps he still
has larger number remaining faithful than he
seems to believe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
NO CASE FOR PARDON

An application for pardon has just been
made by a convict In the New Jersey
state prison. He was formerly clergy
man. He used the peculiar influences OF
that Calling to mislead and debauch one
of the young women OF his church. and
then absconded with her. abandoning his
wife and children. When apprehended.
ne added to his offence with an output OF
singularly rancid and nauseating hypoc-
risy. He was sent TO prison for a term
OF four years at hard labor. Now. some
time before the expiration Of that term,
he asks to he pardoned.
His request is an impudent one, and
shauld be met with the instant denial
which II deserves. The term of imprison-
niens to which he was sentenced was not
a day too long for his crime. the honest
hard work which he is compelled to do
In prison is none too hard, after the years
OF dishonest work OF his former career.
and the stigma which is placed and fas-
tened upon him Is none too severe. IL
"a doubtless largely to escape the worst
of the stigma that he now asks for par
don. III the pardon were granted. halt
the disgrace would he complacence: "Oh
yes. did get into a little trouble. but IL
was all mistake for the court pardoned
me right out and made me as good a citi-
zen as ever,' This Is his little game. and
~ should not he permitted to succeed
New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
PROPHETS OF CALAMITY

The latter-day prophets seem to bear a
grudge against New York. They all agree
that something frightful Is about TO hap
pen to the city, and the general tenor OF
the predictions of woe Is that this fright
full something will be in the form OF
water One says II is to be a tidal wave
that will overwhelm u.s. another Is sure
that the bottom will fall out of the North
river and the city drop into the hole, a
third has IL that only a part OF Manhat-
tan island will go into the North river
and the remainder into the East river,
while others -opine that the lower end OF
the island will slide out into the bay
musslng UP the bottom OF the harbor
with skyscrapers. elevated roads. street
microbes. gas mains and protruding ends
of the subway.
Most OF the forecasters OF calamity are
cautiously vague as TO the time of the
inundation, but one more bold than the
rest has fixed the date for August OF the
present year. He is the one that has the
city split up the back like locust.
The general tenor of the -lugubrious
demonstrations is that destruction Is to
come because of wickedness. But what is
the good of drowning four million people
to get even with McCarren. Ryan, Platt
and Depew?-New York American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
PREVENTION AHEAD

DR.. Herman NJ. Biggs, chief medical
officer of the department of health.
has been making some comments OF
vital public interest upon the methods
and progress OF the local fight against
consumption.
The death rate from tuberculosis in
New York In 1881 was 4.27 per thou
sand OF population. In 1906 IL was 2.l6.
To put the case In another form, there
were 5213 deaths from consumption
among 1.244,511 people I'm 1881 and
1855 deaths among 4.152,S60 people In
1905. The rate reduction is so per cent
on a population increase of nearly 300
per cent. II is a betterment coincident
with the extension of the health au-
thorities' work of education concern
ing the Importance OF keeping the
disease under surveillance and OF
adopting sanitary precautions.
In this city consumption Is now
regarded as among notifable diseases.
such as scarlet fever, diphtheria, etc.
There still are cases not reported till
after death, but the number grows
fewer. IL is state OF affairs for
which the knowledge of 20 years ago
would have furnished basis, but
sanitary education had not then pre-
vailed against old prejudices.
Under modern medical science con-
sumption is many times durable
trouble. Under the best sanitary
science IL is proved TO be largely
preventable trouble. To aid the large
projects OF prevention in the public
interest, even from the shadow OF
private affliction. is very plain per-
sonal duty.--New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
COGHLAN'S RETIREMENT.

Admiral Coghlan, who was retired from active
service in the navy the other day, has long and
conspiciously honorable record. Though born in
Kentucky he was appointed to the navy from ILL
nos in 1860. Though he was on active duty during
the latter part Of the Civil War his opportunity for
particular distinction did not come until the blow
ing up of the Maine plunged this country into a
war with Spain.
When that conflict broke out Admiral Coghlan
commanded the protected cruiser Raleigh, which he
sailed into Manila Bay of Deweys subor-
dinates. and for two days after the annhlation of
Montojos ships directed the reduction of all the
Spanish land batteries in the neghborhood. No
officer below the commander-n-chief better earned
the advance in numbers that brought them nearer
to the coveted grade of rear admiral than Joseph B
Coghan.
In whatever grade ne served Coghlan won the
respect and esteem of his superiors and acquitted
himself admirably. During his whole but
one indiscretion was charged against him, and for
this he was solemnly rebuked. However, it may
well be doubted whether that rebuke lessened him
even title in the estimation of the American
people.
The "Hoch der Kaiser" episode will be long
out of memory when Coghan's grand work at Ma
Mia Bay is still recalled and applauded.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
JUNE'S BAD OPENING

The universal complaints of wet and
Marchlike weather which have been
heard so constantly throughout the
far been accentuated by June's per-
sistent cold and storminess. To find
a June opening as cold as New York
has experienced this year IL is ap-
parently necessary to go back to pri-
vate records in 1s43. when y tempera-
ture OF As degrees was recorded in the
city on the second day OF the month
OF roses.
II would be RASH however, to infer,
as some seem disposed TO do. that 1907
is TO be "a year without summer"
in the northeastern states. IL is true
that some of the old observers of
weather reported in the latter part Of
the 18th century and in the second
decade of the 10th a prolonged regime
OF almost continuous low temperature
in New England throughout the sum-
mer months. But these are extremely
rare records, which perhaps reflect pc
culiar local conditions rather than the
genial characteristics of the season
over an extensive region.
II Is encouraging TO note that In
some years distinguished by unseason-
able cold in New York during the first
few days of June the remainder of
that month proved TO be the case in
1s43. as far as the fragmentary
records of that period show. and In
1878. when. with an official minimum
temperature OF AZ degrees here on
June g. the mean temperature OF the
month was 66 degrees, only three de-
grees below the monthly average for
a series OF years. Although no abso-
lutte prediction can be made for the
current months mean temperature,
there Is no reason to despair that II
may approximate that OF 1s7s-New
York Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
PROSPECTS IN ASIA.

The change of rulers in Persia though not a
very important matter in itself, occurred at time
when attention directed to that country by the
jeaouses of other nations. Some years ago a
clever English writer, we'll informed in British for
eign affairs expressed the belief that Russia and
England might easily come to an agreement in re-
gard to the Far East. He showed that Russia, be-
cause OF her movements in Asia was not necessarily
menace to the British control in India and pointed
out that il Russia could secure Persia or privileges
there all unpleasantness between the two countries
would be ended.
About that time Russia found her hands full in
the Far East owing to the sudden coming to time
OF the Japanese controversy, and her attention
diverted from China, India and other Eastern
countries. Just when Russia was busiest recouping
somewhat for losses and putting down insurrec-
tons. the German emperor was laying plans to Sc
cure footing in Persia. He appeared to have be-
Iieved that there was opportunity to get back"
at the BritishFrench understanding, and now at
last he has the British foreign office somewhat wor-
ried
In southern Persia. Teutonc merchants have
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
SANE AND SOUND

In all this hullabaloo over fortunes to
be made in wheat It Is we'll to remember
that. as a general proposition. there must
be a loser II there is a winner. Every fell
low hopes to be among the winners. but
IL is clearly impossible that nobody shall
lose. Budding spectators who contem-
plate taking a flyer in wheat ought not
TO count their profits in advance. IL there
were not two sides to every commercial
proposition, trade would cease TO exist. "A
few moments reflection upon these self
evident truths may save much VAIN re-
gret.-Chicago Chronicle.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
GAS TRUST CUSTER SUITS

Nobody who remembers that n was
Mayor Mcclellan who signed the Remsen
bill will believe that In ordering the cor
poratlon counsel TO sue the gas trust for
its trespass In the streets OF this city he
is doing what his official conscience sug-
gested. Two years ago. after the stevens
investigation. the same facts which Mr..
Ellison presented to the supreme court
yesterday were available TO the mayor
and his legal advisers.
III Mcclellan had wished 10 dlspossess
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

kEuTTs-"A Lady OF Quality"
ENpIRE-"Out of the Fold
IMPERIAIs--'The Private secretary.
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert, Open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TEMPLE-Moving Pictures,
Illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
NICKEI--Moving Pictures and Illus.
LYniC1Moving Pictures and vaude-
Vile.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
CAUSED SURPRISE

Governor Hughes of New York insists
that corporations shall pay for valuable
grants from the state. This action has
caused a genuine surprise where these
grants have hitherto been free gift
among friends.-Baltimor American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

IF the boom in wheat meant greater prosperity
for the farmers there would be grumbling over
it, but it doesn't. 1t simply means big profits for
the gamblers in the wheat pit, and added burdens
for consumers throughout the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
The Opinion of Others
Both From Far and Near

the gas monopoly from the peoples prop
erty then the custer would havo been ac-
complished by now. IL Mcclellan had
acted then there would have been no
claim OF a franchise ownership by the
gas trust worth 800. 100000. because there
could have been no pretense that the
Consolidated owned the franchises.-New
York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Governor Hughes has certainly proved all
other politicians in his party kindergarteners.
Every move he has made has been for the benefit
of the people He seems to know what is needed,
and, also how TO get it.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

There are some compensations in even the
most distressing situations, if one seeks them. The
home rule but the first Irish-traned horse won the
Derby yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

From the White House comes the announce
ment that no reply will be made to Rev. DR.. Long
illumination against the president. This is disap-
pointing only to one publisher and to the book
sellers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Probably if there had been profitable Job
in it, there would have been larger attendance at
Yesterdays reception at the city hall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Doubtless the crusade against the kissing of
babies will be welcomed as relief by gubernatorial
candidates whose constituencies have not been
tainted with the race suicide idea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

II this sort Of weather continues, not only city,
but country boarders, will eat their vegetables
freshly picked with can-opener.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

According to the calendar we are in the month
OF June but il is really April, with her smiles and
tears that we are confronted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

rHE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor.
Ger. Streets Provtdences N
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Branch Telephone 10 West
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-05-16
Temperance Meeting

A big temperance meeting will be
held at the M. E. church in this city
on Sunday night May 10th at which
time Hon. John Marshall, attorney
for the State Temperance Union will
deliver a lecture. Miss Rich and
Miss Pinnick of Fowler will render
recitations. Miss Rosa Rhodes will
deliver an original poem and reci-
tation prepared by Hon. Joe Waters,
of Topeka. There will also be a
number of other recitations and
plenty of fine music. All should
attend and help the cause.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-05-16

There will be Catholic services al
the residence of John Wehrle in thi:
city May 23rd at usu2l hour.
Francis Backe is learning the case
/ in this Office with the view of max.
ing "print" of himself. He does
well.
Almost every hamlet in the great
west and southwest has a newspaper
as of the boom days of 20 years ago.
We earnestly hope that they will all
be able to brave the storms this
time.
LosT-One silver watch, open
face, with gold chain attached, lost
at picnic last Wednesday, along the
creek between Boyers and Marshalls
places, finder please leave it at this
Office.
A fine 3 year old mare belonging
to Tom Johnston was found dead
last Sunday morning in the north
east part of town. 1t was evident
that someone had shot her with a
22 caliber gun and the ball pene-
trated the head just back of the ear.
The Englewood Chief, the new
paper at Englewood, hands the
Englewood Improvement Co. the
following hot one:
The editor of this paper has spent
a number of years in the western
states as miner, prospector and a
''tramp printer" During our wan
derings we have been in nearly every
mining town of importance in the
west and worked in some of the best
printing Offices in some of the best
camps where prospectuses of "wild-
cat" mining companies are daily
occurance and we have seldom seen
anything to compare with that put
out by the Englewood Improvement
Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-05-16
Notice

On Monday May the a7 rep
resenative of one of Chicago's lead
ing tailoring houses will have on dis
play at our store a complete line of
large samples one yard long, for
which we will take orders for suits
and pants made to measure. We
guarantee perfect fit and best of
tailoring. The prices will speak
for themselves when you see the
goods.
Come in and look over the line
MEADE DRY GOODS Co.
o. r. STEVENS Mgr.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-05-16
urnifure!

Our big of furniture has arrived
addition large gives the Larg-
est and Best stock select County Honesty is
policy We want to give the goods possible
money that may be satisfied and little
money.
We have almost everything that you need your home
cudng the celebrated Cha F. Netzow piano. fine havand
hand China and fine crystal Glassware Chamber
Jardners and Cuspadors Tabourettes Pictures
Hat Racks China Racks
to mention Rugs and Floor Coverings We
bargains second hand goods constantly hand
and exchange this class of goods.
If you in need of bill of goods, figure
on you We quote following prices few staple art
cles fory deratio