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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18

smile. "for we are booked solid this sea-
son and have contracts here waiting 10
be signed for all next season. We've
tried to get away from the conventional
act. even in our costumes. Our clothes
are the kind that anyone In real life
might wear-not only upon the stage"
Miss Victoria had been quietly making
UP, while her sister had been thus inter
estingly chatting about their life, but
now. laying aside the rouge paw that had
engrossed her, she said: Its wonderful
how entirely wrapped up In this work one
can become. We knew nothing about
the theatre year ago, but now 1t is the
only thing we live for. We are con-
stantly getting new songs and thinking
up new costumes, Some one. newspaper
man. asked us the other day II we had
any hobby. Gracious, a hobby. Why we
even haven't time for anything else but
work, work, work, all the time. And
that reminds me that IL is pretty near
time we did some out upon the stage, al
though we enjoy IL SO much that il seems
more like play than work. Come around
again, won't you. when we haven't an au-
dience waiting for us?' and with charm
ing, unaffected smiles the Misses Murray
hurried from their dressing rooms and
the orchestra struck up their music.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
ELDPED WITH
b|GAMOUs FAGAN,
c|RL CLAIMS

Pittsburg, Dec. 15.-Taken in custody by
the police Mabel Hall, 10 years old,
daughter of Prof. L. A. Hall, prominent
educator of this city. declared she had
been driven from the home Of her father
after she had eloped with Frederick AL
lerton alias Clarke, had lived with Al
lcrton and his wife. Georgene Allerton,
and had been taught by them 10 steal.
She is accused OF stealing I'm a downtown
department store. The police arrested
her and her two companions In little
fiat at 202l Durand street.
Mabel Hill was until a year ago promi-
nent In the fashionable East End. Her
father conducts private school for chill
dren of some wealthy families. His
daughter had everything she could wish
for. Well reared and well educated, she
had bright future.
Many former friends called at police
headquarters 10 obtain the girls release,
but the police thought best TO detain her,
although she probably will be freed later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18

New Zealand parliament, told how
New Zealand had prospcred under conf
pulsory arbitration, but admitted TO Mr..
Gompers that the plan might be less sue
cessflu under the conditions exisunS IN
tho United states.
mo matter what may he done in any
other country" said Mr.. Gompers. we
will prevent law that imposes practical
constellation on the one hand and impris-
onment as a penalty ON the other hand
John Mitchell, president or the Mine
Workers union, said that IN the case or
the recent mining strike IN Canada, the
conciliation act worked as lid most con-
ciliatory measures. When the mine own
ers and workers failed 10 get together the
men struck.
A trade agreement was advocated by
several as more acceptable 10 organized
labor than compulsory arbitration.
The federation adopted the following
resoution:
whereas. The present financial crisis
and the consequent distress has emphatic
ally demonstrated the necessity OF some
remedial action by congress as to our cur
@Resoived. That the National civic Fed
Grafton. without committing itself speci-
fcalE TO any OF the many plans on cur
rency reform. content itself with the dec
laration that congress should, after care
ful consideration. pass as speedily as pos
sible. consistent with security and safety.
some measure which will impart 10 our
currency greater elasticity. 80 greatly de-
manded throughout the country"
The following amendment proposed by
Alfred q. Crozier. of Wilmington. Del.
was tabled after 1t had provoked lively
discussion:
provided. however, that In any elastic
currency plan decided upon by congress.
all power Co expand OF contract be con-
fined 10 the government and not dele
eatcd To banks. clearing houses and pri-
vato individuals.
Victor Morawetz. chairman OF the ex-
ecutive board OF the Atohiscn. Topeka
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
SETH Low HEADS
THE CIVIC FEDERATION

New York. Dec Is. s.-Seth Low, former
president OF Columbia university, was
elected president at the closing session
yesterday OF the National Civic Fedora
tion, succeeding August Belmont. who de-
sired to retire owing TO the press of busi-
ness cares.
The diversified interests represented
clashed i'm sharp debate. but the spirit of
the speeches was good-natured, and at
adjournment the feeling generally ex-
pressed was that the cause of Industrial
peace had been promoted by the two days
meeting.
Samuel Gompers frequently questioned
the speakers, and In general way the
labor leaders opposed. while others sup
ported the proposition of compulsory ar
bitration. An exception was s. l.. Lam
ders OF the United Garment Workers Of
Canada, who said the Canadian law prac-
tically prohibiting strikes and lockouis
was the best measure ever enacted in the
interests OF capital and labor.
When Mr.. Gompers asked what would
prevent firin closing down on the pre-
text OF necessity. Mr.. Landers replied
"A tree must be planted before II can be
pruned and watered."
Hugh III. Lusk, former member OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18

There are two exceedingly pretty and
clever girls at keith's this week--the
Misses Murray--fhat all the town is talk
ing about They are one OF the substan-
til hits OF one OF the best bills of->the
season. and deservedly SO. Both OF these
young women--Marion and Victoria-are
Nery>attractive, OF contrasting types, both
stately and svelte, one striking bru-
nette and the other a pretty blonde.
They are decidedly classy and look the
real society girls they were.
We've been on the stage only short
time" said Miss Marion Murray, the
taller Of the two girls. the one whose
Gibson Girl song is making such a hit
but we like II immensely, so far. You
see, when our fathsr died a few years
aeo-yes. we are really sisters, although
many vaudeville sisters of the day are
not even third or fourth cousins--we were
suddenly faced with the question of earn
ing our own living. We had always been
prominent In amateur theatricals at home
--Cleveand-and we had both sung in
churches there. We never gave a thought
10 earning our living on the stage until
the manager OF the Keith theatre suggest
ed II To US. We were a bit afraid, but
we made a try at 1t, and IL looks as IL we
had succeeded some.' this with a modest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
PACIFIC TRIP
A GREAT FEAT,
Says EXPERT

Paris, Dec. ls.--''It is the greatest feat
of naval manouevring ever undertaken
In time of peace" said Admiral Gervais,
president Of the French Naval league
and the greatest French naval tacticien,
yesterday, regarding the voyage OF the
American battieships. at is in short an
experiment which will absorb the atten-
ton of the entire naval world for the
next three months.
II myself navigated the Horn twice In
1850 on board the Triumphant / do not
consider the undertaking to be neces-
sarily extremely perilous. but 1t will be
long and tedious. Everything depends
upon the care In preparing for the voy-
age In the matter of coaling and equip
ment. the securing of the latest charts,
etc
The greatest difficulty will be experi-
enced in the Straits OF Magellen on ac-
count of the swift and perplexing cur
rents, especially IL IL is intended to keep
such large number OF ships in close
formation. These waters are now fairly
we'll charted. and February. the summer
season III tne southern hemisphere, al
fords the best chances for favorable
weather. Every sailor knows, however.
that terrific and dangerous storms are
sometimes encountered In the straits.
The voyage will call for the most con-
slant vigilance from officers and men,
and IL will undoubtedly constitute a great
strain upon both, but II will be the finest
possible training for them. It's successful
accomplishment viii demonstrate tho high
state OF efficiency Of the American navy
and will AFFORD a most valuable lesson "a
the pavies OF the world"
The French newspapers continue TO de-
vote columns OF space to the departure OF
the American feet, publishing detailed
descriptions OF the ships with illustrated
maps of the proposed voyage OF the fleet
They all agree that II rivals, II II does
not surpass, Admiral Rojestvensky's feat
Naturally, the papers are principally in
terested In its political significance. and
speculation covers the widest field. The
.rticles generally are temperate, so far
as the immediate outlook is concerned
but the sensational LIntransigeant an
nounces that the departure OF the Ameri-
can feet Is an implied declaration OF war
The Temps thinks the move Is com
mendable act OF prudence.
The Journal ces Debats considers the
cruise the natural consequence of changed
political conditions.
The belief Is expressed by this paper
too. that the immediate effect OF the
manoeuvre will be to strengthen the DO.
sition Of the imperlans,s In favor OF q
larger navy and the early completion OF
The Panama canal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
BLIND MAN
GOT HIS h. B.
FROM CH|CAG0

Chicago. Dec. 1s.-George Rex Clark,
blind from birth. graduated from the
University of Chicago yesterday with an
ABB. degree after a college life full of un-
utual experiences.
Like Helen Keller. he made marvellous
advancement in his studies and found
time also TO take up telegraphy and type
writing He was also one of the most
loyal rooters OF his class on the football
iield following the progress of games by
the shouts OF his classmates. He attend
ed all the campus dances and became
one of the most graceful dancers at the
university.
1t required only four years for Clark
To receive the degree he sought He made
his course In the usual allotted time. All
his books were of the raised letter kind.
Many OF them were not in print and Of
ten he was forced to wait until certain
OF his course books as we'll as his text
books could be made to order.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18

Sold the entertainment is an assured
success.N
CARPENTERS.
Business OF the usual routine nature
was handled by the rather small number
OF carpenters that turned out tyr the
regular meeting OF the Carpenters union.
Reports of several standing committees
were read and the business agents report
was received Several members were IN
itiated and several names were added 10
the list OF applicants.
sTEAMFIrTERs
The local branch OF the Independent AS
sociatiou OF Steamiitters met at their ban
last evening and transacted considers
able amount OF business that had aceu-
mulated during the past two weeks.
Members were initiated and applications
were received. The reports OF the treas
urer and business agent were received
and the meeting then adjourned.
NOTES.
Bishop Potter OF New York may nave
curious ideas about the proper manage
ment of saloons in New York, but his
opinion in regard to the value OF unions -
not only not curious. but sound ana de-
cidedly progressive and undeniably FAVOR
able TO their principles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
JOSEPH SCHWAB
PLANS To WE'D
PAULA EDWAROES

New York.. Dec. ls.--Friends OF Joseph
schwab. of Pittsburg and New York
brother OF Charles NJ Schwab. were in
terested TO hear yesterday that after he
and his wife, formerly Miss Esther Null
hall. have been divorced, he viii emulate
the example OF William Ellis Corey by
taking an actress as his second bride.
The announcement is that Miss Paula
Edwardes, for several seasons a star I'm
Broadway musical productions. will be the
next Mrs. Schwab.
Mr. Schwab became Interested In Miss
Edwardes when she occupied "A compare
lively minor position in theatrical affairs,
and IL was largely through his encourage
ment and assistance that she achieved
stellar distinction. IL has been said by
those who should speak with authority
that since she became star as much as
$4,000 a season over and above the re-
productions and that the funds were pro-
vided by Mr.. Schwab.
Throughout this period of her career,
however, Mr.. Schwab never visited the
theatres where she was appearing and
he never has seen her from across the
footlig'hts since she became one of Broad
ways prominent actresses.
Miss Edwardes has not been seen on
the stage since last season. She had been
long regarded as one of the most beauti-
full women on ths American stage,
Educated i'm a convent in Philadelphia.
Miss Edwardes made her debut on the
stage in Boston. the city of her birth.
singing in the chorus OF "Tabasco" She
next appeared in "A Black sheep" and
then became identified with several
Casino productions. notably la Flaote'
and The Whirl of the Town
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
BRITISH DESTROYER
EXCEEDS 81 KNOTS

Southampton. Dec. 1s-The turbine tor
pedo boat destroyer Tartar broke all rec
ords I'm fast steaming In her final trials
over the official course yesterday. attain
ing a speed OF 37037 knots She also es-
tabllshed n new record for a six hours
trial, covering 20 miles In that time and
maintaining the unprecedented speed OF
81 .sss knots.
In her preliminary trials about two
weeks ago the Tartar broke VI; records
for her class by stesming 35.p62 knot
on that occasion she maintained a speed
81 si7 knots. The contract cali. for -
knots.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
ainters. Labor Temple.

Painters. Labor Temple
Sausage Makers Labor Temple
Executive board, G.. L. u, Labor Tenn
pie.
Railway Clerks. "a Westminster street.
International Association Steamfitters.
50 Weybosset street
Stationary Engineers, Is Westminster
street.
Masons and Bricklsyers. 27 North Main
street.
MACHlNISTS
Machinists' local AZ met at the Labor
Temple Thursday evening The time was
mainly taken up with listening TO the
hnal report OF the comm.''aA in charge
OF the coming affair at Infantry Hall As
Is already we'll known. the Machinsts'
local during the past four months has
been making arrangements for the hold
Ing OF an entertainment and dance at
Infantry Hall The entertainment is I'm
the shape OF a minstrel show by mem
bers OF the Royal Entertainers club. the
organization which scored such a success
at their last presentation. Preceding the
entertainment there will be a dance. The
members of the union have worked hard
for this affaIr and judging from the num-
Der OF tickets that have already been
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
Missouri for Taft

st. Louis. Dec. is.--william III. Taft was
indorsed for the Republican nomination
for president and 81. Louis was selected
for the meeting place for the state con-
vention to be held Feb. "a for the cleo
tion OF a national committeeman and 20
choose four delegates az large and four
alternates 10 the national Republican
convention by tho Republican state CON-
mittee here Yesterday afternoon.
Taft was Endorsed with only two ds-
senting votes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18

and Santa Fe railroad, was chosen 10
head the new finance committee, and Sec
retary of War William II. Taft TO head
the new public employees welfare commit
tee. T.. L. Coase. editor of the Railroad
Trainmen's Magazine OF Cleveland, o.,
was elected secretary to succeed Samuel
b. Donnelly, The other officers were re-
elected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
MUNICIPAL BANQUET
DEC. 28 AT ELOISE

The fourteenth annual municipal ban
quet 10 the retiring members OF the city
council will he held at the Eioise on Sat-
urday, Dec. Is, at $3.50 y. m The speakers
OF the evening will be. tho mayor. Presi-
dent alelen OF the y. Y. y, Ii. and II. n.
II. company, and Col. II. l. Greene of st.
Albans. vi. The committee 1 ncharge
includes r. p Moulton. j. o. Darling. r.
n. Earle. w. II Covell, Jr.. and ]. w.
Miller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
Christmas Fund Nearly $500

Exactly $500 was added yesterday to the
fund which will be used to furnish din.
ners and other Christmas good cheer for
the poor OF Providence, under the direc-
tions OF Overseer OF the Poor Matthew J
Cummings.
subscriptions TO this fund may be lefl
with Mr., Cummings at ei6 Eddy street
The fund at present:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-18
IN THE FIELD
. OF LABOR

should addre'.s
Editor
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
FURIOUS HuMoR ON CHILD.
itching, Bleeding Sores Covered Body
Nothing Helped Her-cuticura
Cures Her in Five DAYS.

AFTER my granddaughter of about
seven years had been cured of the
measles, she was attacked about a
fortnight later by a furious itching and
painful eruption all over her body,
especially the upper part of it, forming
watery and bleeding sores, especially
under the arms, of considerable size.
She suffered great deal and for three
weeks we nursed her every night,
using all the remedies we could think
OF. Nothing would help. We tried the
Cuticura Remedies and after twenty
four hours we noted considerable i'm.
provement, and after using only one
complete set of the Cuticura Remedies,
in five consecutive days the little one,
much to our joy, had been entirely
cured, and has been well for long
time. Mrs. F. Ruefenacht, r. F. D. No.
8, Bakersfield, Cal, June Is and July
20, 1906"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
Pure Food.

The pure food law does not prohibit
the sale of Cream of Tartar Baking
Powders because Cream of Tartar is
as pure as Alum-but it is a well
known fact that a baking powder in
which Alum is used instead of Cream OF
Tartar is less injurious. DR.. Herman
Reinbold, the expert German chemist
in a recent official report concerning
Baking Powders, declares that pure
Alum baking powder is better and less
injurious than the so-called Cream OF
Tartar powders. He says that if the
quantity of alum contained in suf.
f'cient quantity of baking powder for
batch of bread Or cakes for an ordi
nary family, be concentrated to one
mouthful of food, and taken into the
stomach of any one person, no matter
how delicate, it could do no harm.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
PROLIFIC GARDEN
|ENeLIsHMAN's FIRST AND sue.
cEssFUL ATTEMPTS IN MANI.
ToBA-solL PRODUCES
STRIKING RESULTS.

4 The Winnipeg (Canada) Free Press
of few days since contains account
sof the success that followed the eff
Sforts of William Knowles, an English
sman who located near Winnipeg, Man
sitoba. This is but one of many let
tiers giving experiences of settlers,
and should be encouraging to those
who are looking about for a new
home in which they may better their
conditions. The following is a copy
Sof the article referred to:
William Knowles, who cultivates
ssome twelve acres of land just below
Middlechurch ferry on east side of the
Red River has probably as fine dis
splay of horticultural products as any
ssin Manitoba. The whole of his hold
Ting is in high state of cultivation
and literally crowded with splendid
vegetable specimens, which have for
Stunately escaped damage by hail, al
although heavy storms have more than
Monce occurred within few miles. The
&potatoes are wonderful crop, and he
expects to raise $500 bushels from
A1Ao poISA4 VI dClCS. "a udll uOLGu
@of tubers selected yesterday average
more than a pound each. Adjoining
the potatoes may be seen a marvellous
collection of tomatoes. There are 600
! plants, all growing under an enor-
nous weight of fruit. One single
stock Kicked yesterday contained
eighteen tomatoes and weighed four
pounds. This extraordinary example
of marvellous growth, together with
some Of the potatoes were sent to the
Free Press office.
The proprietor was the first in
town with several specimens, includ-
Ing green corn. The season has been
favorable for onions, and one square
patch of nearly an acre is looking re-
markably healthy. In addition there
are good crops of cabbages, caulihow-
er, turnips, parsnips, carrots, pump
4 kins, marrows, cucumbers, celery, peas,
& lettuce, rhubarb, etc. The floral de-
partment has not been neglected and
a charming display of all the well
known blooms were shown, including
a specially choice lot of asters
Mr.. Knowles, who gained most of
his gardening experience in England,
is loud in his praise of Manitoba soil
for vegetable raising, and is gratified
with the result Of his first attempt at
extensive horticulture.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
In Special Need.

An old darby who had not been to
church for long time appeared one
night at prayer meeting. His presence
at the meeting was commented on by
one of his brethren of the church.
The conversation between the two
was something like this:
Say, Brother Johnson, amt saw
you heah at de meetin' house for a
considerable duration"
Oats So" replied Brother johnson !;
Use been very busy
well, how come you heah tonight
Brother Johnson?"
well, you see, it's like dis, Brother
Jackson. Use repairin chicken coop
for some white gentlemens, and Use
got situwations putting a fence
round a watermelon patch for another
gentlemans, and needs special guild
ance from temptation
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
His Use for a Fork.

A Denver man had friend from a
Kansas ranch in the city Saturday on
business DEAL and at noon they went
to a downtown restaurant and had
lunch together. The Kansas ranchman
ate his entire meal with his knife.
When he was nearing the end he dis
covered something. He discovered that
he had no fork.
"Say," he said to the Denver man,
chat waiter didn't give me fork"
well you don't need one" replied
the Denver man seriously.
"The deuce l don't" came from the
Kansan. What am going to stir my
coffee with?'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
Fear of Contauion,

A young matron, upon entering hel
nursery, found her youngest in tears
Why, what's the matter with Har
ry?" she asked the nurse.
He's mad, num- explained nurse
because wouldn't let him go to the
Simmonses acrost the strate."
"And why wouldn't you let him go
Nora?"
Because, mum, they're havin' cha
rades, so he said, an wasn't sure
whether he'd had thin or not"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
500 Reward. 500.

the readers OF this paper VIII be pleased TO- learn
has been able to in all Its stages and that 1s
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cure ia the only positive
being constitutional disease, requires constitu
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
tenally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing its work. The proprietors have
go much faith III its curative powers that they ofel
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls Il
cure. Send for list of testimonials,
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03

Before using Doan's Kidney Pills
suffered everything from kidney trou
bles for a year and half. had pal.
in the back and head, and almost con
tinuous in the loins and felt weary al
the time. A few doses of Doans Kit
ney Pills brought great relief, and
kept on taking them until in shoi
time I was cured. l think Doan'
Kidney Pills are wonderful"
For sale at all dealers. SO cents !;
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03
ThouahtfuI of Him.

II "See here" said the lady, "you told
me that work would only cost me $13,
and here you've sent in a bill for $14."
Is "Yes'm," replied the carpenter; you
see, when 1 came to think the thing
over afterward I was afraid maybe
you'd be superstitious about that 49,"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-03

they get out Of order
it causes backache,
headaches, dizziness,
languor and distress.
ing urinary troubles.
Keep the kidneys
well and all these
sufferings will be
saved you. Mrs. S. A
Moore, proprietor OF
a restaurant at Wa
teryille. Mo-. saws.