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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Investing Your Savings.
Bonds $50. Upward.

They are tar free. as is becoming the
case with similar bonds In all sections
Of the country. The United States gov
ernment issues bonds from $50 up Though
their yield is not large enough TO make
them attractive investments). Panama
Canal bonds have been Issued as low as
500
Railroad OF corporation bonds very sell
dom are issued so low. except when they
are for listing on foreign exchanges or
belong to the very attractive variety OF
guaranteed stocks" (These stocks,
treated at length here last week, have
usually been the issues OF small connect
ing railroads that later have been alb
sorbed by the great transporta ton lines
anh are gateways 10 certain regions)
When issued by these small railroads
It was necessary to gain the friendship
and support Of the farmers and citizens
along the right Of way and accordingly
small denominations were the rule. They
are an ideal investment because OF their
guarantee. but are at high premium.
Then there is way of buying a s., 900
bond on the installment plan, as IL were.
With one hundred dollars or more you go
W pioA'i anu puy HiBq clhss Donu.
That is. the brokerage house loans you
the nine hundred dollars necessary, for
which they charge the legal rate of In
terest. the object being that you reduce
the debt or mortgage on your bond. I'm
monthly payments. The beauty OF this
plan. however. Is that the interest paya-
BILE to you from a properly selected bond
will almost, II not completely, pay the
interest on your loan. Accordingly, you
are buying bond on the installment
plan-and your loan is exempt from In
terest IL Is only fair TO say that this
plan. while being safe and attractive. is
really not very profitable to the investor
(outside Of the moral effect OF owning a
bond and saving a regular stipend), for
the interest on the brokers' loan kills
the interest from the bond, which on
straight investment would be your re-
ward. IL however the loan is paid Off In
three or four years. the remaining years
Of the bond will yield good interest until
you leash In
But, beyond all question OF a doubt, II
behoovcs Wall Street, which is so prone
TO criticise trust Investigations and
tight money" to create legitimate bonds
to be listed from s100 upwards for ne
small investor, who IN his unhedged
eagerness to get into the financial game
invests In stocks at and 90 cents
share. and not only frltters away his
substance but also his needed support to
the real Industries OF the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
THE MEMS CORNER. BY PETER s.!zy1Hz
Trade Talks.
Machinist Apprentice.

Glance over the ''help wanted" column
OF your newspaper and you will find "me-
chanic wanted" predominant. for such is
the unending development OF machinery
that not only in the great Industrial cen
ters. but also In smaller communities Is
the mechanic in demand. At all OF the
skilled trades the young man must face
an apprenticeship preliminary TO attain
ing that skill and knack that will assure
him livelihood practically anywhere In
the known world. Let us follow ont the
experiences of the average apprentice:
Jack wants to become a machinist. May
be his father-presumably dead for the
sake OF the story-was a machinist, or
his uncle, or some one else. Jack develops
a natural love for machinery. The first
thing. OF course. Is TO find out what you
have TO do and what you get for doing It.
AS an initial step you hunt a Job. which
means finding the owner or foreman OF
n machine shop that wants your services
as an apprentice. for there Is no royal
road TO learning-though your earning ca
pabilitiss may be quickened by proper
books.
With the owner or manager OF the ma
chine shop you sign contract to serve
for two, three or four years, usually
four. Taking the average prices paid, you
will contract to work the first six months
at 40 cents a day; the second six months
at 30 cents; the second year at IS cents;
the third, IS cents, and the fourth and
last year at S1:OO a day.
In the first year you will be put TO work
chipping castings, smoothing of rough
spoil by the unskilful use OF the hammer
and chlsel. Then you will be put on the
least responsible machine In the shop. IL
you show especial ability you will get
a better machine or will be given a chance
mt two or three machines TO widen the
scope of your knowledge.
In tho third year. IL the ones who con-
troll your destinies have a proper regard
for your future, you will be able 10 work
a shaper, lathe or drill press, and later
on you may be put on the floor" doing
the important work OF finishing and as
sembling.
The fourth year Of the machinist's ap-
prentice is the time to watch for an op-
portunity, as the apprentice is, with very
rare exceptions given simply journeymen's
wages after the termination OF his con-
tract. At this time his plea for better
pay 10 his foreman is based entirely on
ability. His demand for n mans wage
will be granted to the tune of 50 or more
a day, If the shop management knows it
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
A Gambril Roof Colonial Design
Designed by
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis, MINI.

A well designed and conveniently ar
ranged house may be very simple in de-
tail AMI still be attractive. The house
shown is good illustration, the detail OF
cornlces and windows IN plain and simple
and the general appearance Is neat and
artistic. The first story is covered with
narrow siding and all above Is shingled
The size OF house exclusive of piazza Is
30x32 feet.
The arrangement OF the large front liv-
Ing room with Dining room back and a
pretty Den will be very attractive 10
many. The treatment Of the stairway also
Is worthy OF special mention. This front
room is very beautiful room with its
broad fire place and book shelves at ono
end and staircase opposite.
The second story has three good cham
bers and Bath room.
The question OF building at the present
time is quite q problem with most people
owing TO the high prices OF materials aud
labor. The author Is often asked whether
II Is better TO build by days work or con-
tract and my answer is decidedly by con-
tract both for the saving OF time and
money.
Are you going TO buildi II so obtain a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

good set OF well made plans and specin-
cations and there Is vast difference In
the way that plans are made. What you
want is the very best. plans that are COR
rectiy made aud carefully figured and
specifications that are properly written.
covering all portions OF the work. II re-
quires years Of experience to do this work
In the best manner.
After procuring your plans you should
place them In the hands OF four or more
careful competent builders and treat them
honorably awarding your contract TO the
lowest bidder. The supervision OF Con-
struction is an important item and much
might be said about IT, The owner is not
often competent 10 look after the work
although he may think he Is. There should
be a good foreman or the architect may
look after work but whoever takes this
responsibility should be thoroughly con-
versant with the plans and specifications
and IL he succeeds In getting the work
carried into execution TO the full mean
ing and intention OF the plans and speci-
fications. you will have a good well-built
house and the money spent for supervision
is the best Investment that you can make.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

The average man thinks that only the
rich can afford to buy bonds-and never
was there a more costly fallacy, for the
man of small savings. with the desire
for investment In his heart. turns to the
"hy-by night" companies that offer his
stocks at any price from fiye TO ninety
nine cents. Much Of this money could
be diverted to legitimate channels and
reap the reward of the country's pros
perity, II these small investors knew
that their remlttances would be well
coined by the great and reputable corpo-
rations, not only for the elusive stock.
but for the eminently dignihed and con-
servative bond.
In this respect the French. Ditch.
Swiss and similar thrifty people are far
wiser than we, for even the peasant
there Is not satisfied with his "rentes"
or Government bonds, but Is ready 10
empty his stocking or chimney place
hoard at any time for an attractive Of
fer-even I'm far off American bonds. And
he is not mulcted nearly as often as Amer
leans who have similar capital and ambi-
tions This example has had indirect
benefit and some few OF the railroad and
corporation bonds are issued at from $50
upward. Why? Because they wish to
be listed on the bourses Of Holland.
Switzerland, etc. These thrifty nations
are habitual buyers OF small blocks of
stock and bonds and the investigator
would be surprised to what extent these
shrewd. IL miniature, European capital
lists share in the prosperity of this coun-
try.
In the city OF Pittsburg. for example.
Holland capital controls absolutely all
the car lines, most OF the electric light
ing and all the manufactured gas.
Most bonds and short term notes. II IL
true, are issued at $1,000, and few
scattered ones are listed at $500. How to
purchase these on the installment plan
will be explained further on.
Municipal bonds are an excellent In
vestment,. and IL they were widely pur-
chased by the average citizen, they
would have the effect OF correcting
abuses more quickly than n dozen re-
form movements. To great extent the
credit OF a city relies on honest admins
trations and the investor will always vote
in the safeguard Of his pocketbook. 1t
is regrettable that citizens do not enter
more into ,ue finance OF civic government.
II Is even more regrettable that their
path is not made easier 10 buy munich
pal bonds.
New York city issues bonds In lots as
low as $40 at 4 per cent, and higher.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Gowns for the Fall Bride.

ed IT from the sample book. In this way
you will be sure to get a fine grade Of
cloth, and you are not responsible for
any mistakes as to cutting, In case
material runs short or anything OF that
sort. The tailored suits this fall are
rather different In style from those OF
last season-the coats are longer and al
though the severely plain mannish styles
are still most in vogue a great many new
models are made with vests and shawl
collars of silk, the opening In front being
rather deep. Plain, rather closely fitted
sleeves are worn, the palmer cloth suits
mostly have the fullness at the top
taken in by darts. Most sleeves for
street wear are long. Skirts are both
plated and gored and are made to clear
the ground by two or three inches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

Preserved Citr0n Melon-Pare the
melon and cut It in any shape deslredi
put 1t TO boil In strong ginger water. After
It has boiled 10 minutes take 1t up, make
a sirup. allowing a pound of sugar to
quart of water. Add slices of lemon. Cut
them and put them In the citron; when
clear it Is done.
Preserved Quinces.-Choose nne large
ounces, pare. core and quarter them.
Cut out carefully those parts which are
defective. Put the fruit In preserving
kettle with as much water as will cover
them and let them scald until they be-
come soft, but do not allow them TO break.
Take them out. lay them on a dish. and
10 each pound Of fruit put one pound OF
granulnted sugar.
To each pound Of sugar add half pint
OF water the ounces were boiled In, put
- over the fre, boil and skim Ii until per-
fectly clear.
put I'm the fruit. let IL cook until II ap
pears clear and Of an amber color; thrn
take it out and put In tumblers. and pour
over the sirup while warm,
when cold cover with handy paper anf
tie or paste close.
To Preserve Green Tomatoes
Gather those that look clear, OF medirR
size. put them on to boil with plenty Of
water.
Pour OF this water. then add more water
and some green ginger; let this boil until
the water tastes very sharp OF ginger.
Allow three-quarters OF pound OF sugar
10 n quart Of juice; make sirup and
put I'm the tomatoes. Let them boil until
clear. The sirup when boiled down VIII
make excellent Jelly.
Peach Marmaiade.-Peel the peaches
and remove the stones. then cook I'LL
tender with just enough water to prevent
burning. Prens through q very hne sieve.
Return 10 the Are with three quarters OF
a pound OF sugar and the Juice and rfnd
OF a lemon for each pound OF pulp. Cook
until all the water has evaporated. STIR
ring the while with n wooden spoon. OF
until the marmaisde will not spread out
when poured on a snucer. store 10 hot
glasses. Apple OF ounce marmslade may
be made In the same way a. the peach.
SARA CRAWFORD
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Tomato Salad.

A very delicious tomato salad is served
cold. Ripe and firm tomatoes are chosen.
peeled, chopped and rubbed through
sieve. Soften two tablespoonfuls OF gela-
tin la the same amount Of cold water.
add cupful OF hot water, and when the
gelatin is melted. add II TO the tomatoes.
Add a scant teaspoonful each Of salt AMI
paprika, and two tablespoonfuls of lemon
Juice. Beat 1t until stiff, then pour IL
into melon mold. Tte down the cover
OF the mold and bury In equal parts Of
ice and salt for four hours.
When ready to serve turn out on bed
OF lettuce and put mayonnaise dressing
about the tomato. Another way is to chill
the tomato In n ring mold and Ill the
center with lettuce and mayonnaise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

use. First OF all a cloth street gown
should be considered. and It is generally
the better plan TO economlze on the
making OF the more elaborate afternoon
and evening frocks, than on the plain
street frock. For one thing. ffussily
made, light colored gown need not be so
carefully fitted and finished as a plain
cloth costume. in which any little defect
as to cut and at is sure to show. 50 II
economy has TO be carefully considered,
send the frocks 10 some clever little
dressmaker," but go to a good reliable
tailor. whose styles are correct and whose
cut and 1T are perfection--even IL the
price does seem rather extravagant. IL
is also better in selecting the cloth street
suit to allow the tailor to furnish the
material-after you have of course select
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Electricity-Its Beginning.

When we speak Of volts" In electricity,
we pay oftimes an unconscious tribute to
Alexander Volta who In Paris, just one
hundred years ago made public a contriv-
ance that assured a steady flow OF elec-
tricity. His discovery remains practically
unchanged 10 this day. Previously, cur
rent of electricity had been derived from
a series of pieces Of zinc and copper,
each bit Of metal wrapped In cloth sat
urated with acid. Volta improved this by
putting each zinc and copper pan In
cup by itself filled with acid. From this
''crown of cups a steady current was
produced-and 1t is this voltaic cell that
has taught the modern electrician his
business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Old Fashioned Pre-
serving Recipes.

Select apples free from defects; pour
over them boiling water. which removes
the skin. Core them with n strong goose
quill; weigh and take their weight In
granulated sugar, then lay them into
preserving kettle. and cover with water.
Let them simmer slowly until soft drain
we'll In n sieve. and make a thick strip.
Lay in the apples and let them slowly
simmer for 10 minutes. II is a great I'M
provement to have nicely scraped green
ginger boiled in sirup; It imparts a nne
flavor to the sirup.
When the apples look clear lay them in
dishes 10 cool. and when cold place In
jars; return the sirup TO the fire after
the apples are taken out. and let II sim
mer for 10 or IL minutes: when cold pour
II over the apples. Cork tightly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
cannot afford to lose his services.

cannot afford TO lose his services
The average pay of the Journeyman .s
about $3.50 a day, and runs considerably
higher up TO the s4.50 and So day that
toolmakers sometimes ge..
After serving their time. tthe jail-like
term given TO apprenticeship, many ma
chinists, taking pride in an all-around
technical ability-have gone TO other shops
where a different kind of work is done,
changing about until they have become
skilled in all the departments OF the ma
chlnists' trade.
As long as the United States is supreme
as a manufacturing country. so also will
the mechanic never necessarily lack job.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
Business Beliefs.

-, In business, little sins never stay small.
The fear Of man is the beginning of
stupidity.
Education does not consist I'm merely
knowing a lot of unnecessary things.
There is always room at the top, II
we are able and care TO push the other
fellow Off.
When a fellow gets to be BOSWELL,
he'll do about what his boss did. Some
times he acts worse.
Nearly every great achievement In this
world has been evolved from crank's
theory.
Don't send a twenty-five dollar wreath
Of flowers to the funeral of a man whose
family has been left without any income.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

The fad FOR useless. snowy needlework
is happily over. and one rarely sees now
adays the multi-colored embroidered sofa
cushions, table covers. and centerpieces,
which used to he considered very ''ar-
tlstlc' by the majority OF women who
did fancy work" Fine needlework is
probably more In demand during the past
few years than ever before, but there Is
no wasted effort now In embroidering
American beauties and the like on huge
centerpleces, that do not survive three
visits TO the laundry.
For linens, cross-stitch is much in IA
vor. although II takes time, OF course.
Just as all needlework worth while does;
but the lasting beauty pays for the hours
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21
John D's Call to Young Men.

Here Is John ID. Rockefellers call to
young men to take up The opportunities
that he says combinations OF capital, in
short the trusts. have created for their
special benefit:
world TO scientific principles has opened
possibilities for young men In thou
sand different lines.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

Our material progress Is only at its
beginning, and II Is to the rising genera
tion of young Americans that -we-feek
to carry this work along.
Young men of brains, ability and
stamina are absolutely necessary II tho
great interests which have been created
are not to FALL into decay and oblivion"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-21

Edison, wizard and workaday wonder,
was sitting in his office surrounded by a
half dozen instruments and tools that
told OF unremittent work. He was like
wise surrounded by newspapermen sent
to interview him on a new nitrogen
theory.
cub reporter broke In with:
Don't you think genius is insplra-
tion2"
"No. genius is perspirationw retorted
Edison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
SOFT COAL MERGER.
Consolidation of Tzco Pocahontas
Com panies announced.

IL was announced yesterday that plans had been
competed for the merger of the Pocahontas Con-
sohoated Company and the Pocahontas Galleries
company under the name Of the Pocahontas Con-
soHoated Coilieries Company. The new corpora
uon, II Is said. will be organized under the laws
OF virginia or West Virginia and will have an
authorized capital Of s. sJ00O0 Of which 81 $4,000
VIII De per cent cumulative preferred and s. 100000
common stock. 1t viii also have authorized
issue OF S2O0ooOoo OF per 5O-year bonds, sub
Jet to can 105 of which, however. only 100000
above OF al the present time ANY issue
acquired end TO the eXtent.of 20 per of its
ne oasis or exchange of the securities of the old
companies for those of the corporation is said
- De as follows one million five hundred thousand
OF preferred stock Of the Pocahontas Collieries
SUiliiany; $1,000 new per cent bonds for an
company; S2.S00.o00 6 per cent cumulative pre-
ing preferred stock of the Pocahontas Consolidated
company and S4,5l37O0 common stock for the
the new bonds $4,000 to remain in the treas
TT;,,rs S 10 unrestIlcted sale or use IN the
debtedness OF the Pocahontas Galleries Company
ness OF the new company. The stocks and bonds
OF the constituent companies offered in exchange
made with Kean Van Cortland e - for The saIs
OF the 100000 of new bonds provided Of Course
that the terms OF the merger accepted and,
inasmnch as the Pocahontas Consolidated Com
pany owns all but s26OOO of the 100000 common
stock OF the other company TO be merged this is
Under the plan the Pocahontas Consolidated
SoAleTleS Company viii acquire in ali, about 200O0
acres OF coal lands, with estimated tonnage OF
lSO0OO0Oo tons. and about 2,l25 acres of non-coal
Lands. The consolidated concern will own 272O
ovens IL Is proposed TO establish at least three
additional coal mining plants along the line of the
Pocahontas q Western Railroad which Is being
constructed by the Norfolk & Western Railway
Company 10 develop the property
The Pocahontas Consolidated Company was
formed IN 1904 Upon the common stock dividends
Of per cent We're paid prior to March 81 1865
per cent for the year ended March 81, 1906, and
per cent for the year ended March 81, 1877 The
total leases OF this company represent about 9625
acres OF coal lands and l6o0 acres OF barren land
the coal land being fully developed by the nine
plants located on the territory. The Pocahontas
Galleries Company owns holds under lease about
1880 acres Of coal land, only partly developed the
only plant in operation being that located Poca-
hontas, Va. which, however. is the largest in the
region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
CITY CLUB URGES LEGISLATION.
Attention Called to Bills That Are Being
Held Up at Albany.

The legislation committee Of the City Club has
been urging the passage Of the following bills
which are being held up;
The fully Wainwright bill. 8. 5ss amending the
pure food law that misbrandng well as
Aobinson's BILL A lss4S. TO compel annual. quar-
Terly and weekly reports from each city depart
ment 70 be transmitted to The City Record"
promptly.
S!S1sssihed service from Transmitting or receiving
political contributions and compelling a fling by
them each December Of statement OF the moneys
they have paid for political purposes.
Rohinsons measure. A AIS, providing that the
Board Of Estimate, with the concurrence OF the
salaries except those Of the Department OF Educa-
uons paid from the city treasury.
Pren1ce's ballot reform BILL A. 81, providing
for six kinds OF balots-one for Presidential cleo
TONS one for general officers one for local officers
one for constitutional amendments, etc
Senate 665 requiring inspectors OF street paving 20
be appointed from the Civil Service Commission s
list Of men who have passed in competition the ex-
animation for inspectors.
Owenss BILL A STA providing that the number
OF tenement house inspectors shall be increased
from $50 to 2oA
The City Club states: 1T is with difficulty that
htigants in the Municipal Court ascertain
where case should be tried. so irregular the
boundaries OF districts and few the justices.
Wells's bill. A, 12l7. would increase the number Of
justices from fourteen 70 twenty-five. advance their
salaries from 5000 70 900 and readJust and sim
plify the district boundaries
AeneWs racetTack bills. S. no and III, making
gambling and pool selling misdemeanor instead
OF felony and placing gambling within racetracks
on the same basis as gambling without racetracks
Endorsed by the club.