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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Jury OF HIS PEERS

II have been engaged In the practice OF
law good many years" said S. s. Ur-
my. police Judge Of Topeka, Kan, land
about the most humorous thing / ever
saw In a courtroom was in Topeka,
"One day an old negro man was being
tried In the justice court. that was be-
fore the office of police Judge was Gre
ated, and he demanded trial by jury
OF his peers. He could neither read nor
write. and his lawyer insisted that the
jury, to be his peers, as required by law,
must be unable to read or write, too. To
avoid dispute / agreed to It. but we had a
time finding IL men in Topeka who could
neither read nor write. But we did find
them. and the case went to trial. Before
the jury retired l took two pieces of pa
per and wrote guilty on one piece and
not guilty on the other, and instructed
the foreman of the jury to destroy the
one he did not wish used and TO return
the other to me when the jury reached a
verdict. The jury was out only a few
minutes. when II came in. The foreman
handed me a piece OF paper with the
word guilty written on II.
well. gentlemen, you find him guilty,
do your" l asked
mo, sab. jedge. no. sab, we done found
him not guilty spoke up one OF the
jurymen. Then he added with disgust: II
tole that fool nigger he was tearin' up
the wrong piece of paper.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
SUBSTITUTE FOR WOOD

new German composition has been
found to take the place of cedar in the
manufacture OF lead pencils, according 10
United States Consul Hannah, OF Magde-
burg. About two and one-half years ago
a small company was formed to perfect
and exploit an invention which, instead of
making use of the expensive cedar wood,
substitutes compact mass. the main in
gredient of which is potatoes The in
vention has finally been perfected and the
pencils are being manufactured in large
quantities preparatory to being placed on
the market.
IT have seen and used some OF these
pencils says Consul Hannah, land while
slightly heavier are the same in size, form
and appearance as those at present in
use. admit of sharpening a little moro
easily. and can be produced at a very
nominal figure. permanent company
was founded in March at Berlin, acting
under patents in IA countries. with a capt.
tai OF sl54,70O. of which s95.200 represents
the cost of the patents. while $59,5o0 has
been retained for working capital.
"Of the working capital, $1,000 will be
used In erecting a factory. with six
presses and a daily output OF IS, 900 PEN
ellis. The cost OF manufacture, all ex-
penses included-rent, light, power. wages
composition, lead. selling cost, etc.--is es-
timated at so 0O92S. A second-quality pen
ell will be made whose cost will be only
so. .0O595
''At the estimated production OF 5000
pencils day. 300 working days a year
the yearly production would he 400, 900
pencils. According to recent statistics the
export from Germany to foreign coun-
tries equalled 1876 tons, with 1.-The total
number OF pencils at 1893, 10000"
The cedar wood used at present in the
manufacture of lead pencils is expensive
and the, quantity limited, while. on the
other hand, the cultivation of potatoes Is
advancing each year. For these reasons
this invention may mark the beginning of
new era in the production of lead
pencils
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
KNOX AT ISSUE WITH ROOT.

Senator Knox, who is the candidate of the
Pennsylvania Republicans for president, does not
seem very favorable to the ideas of Secretary of
State Root concerning the practical abolition of the
states comprising the union and the consolidation
of all the people living within continental America
into one nation. OF course, there are many per-
sons who give very good reasons why Senator
Knox should not be president. One such reason
would not be his lack of ability Though he may
train too much with the Penrose crowd to be look
ed upon with favor by the great majority of the
people yet there can be questioning the fact that
he would act according to his own wisdom and
would not be willing to follow, more or less closely
the lines marked out by any predecessor.
The senator made speech at Yale on Monday
that has attracted considerable attention This
speech ably dealt with pertinent topics of the hour
but the senator paid particular attention to the
limitations that the Constitution, as he reads it.
places upon the powers of congress. Said the
senator:
The power to regulate interstate commerce
does not extend to the laying of an arbitrary en-
barge upon the lawfully produced harmless pro-
ducts of state, to the right to defeat the
policy of state TO its own internal affairs"
This is far cry from some of the statements made
by one, at least, spokesman of the administration
The senator, it must be recalled, struck one OF the
most evil tendencies Of the times hard blow in his
fight against the Northwestern merger and now
hr seems disposed to fight those who promulgate
doctrine that would make the state government
mere auditing machines.
Senator Knox does not stand for the old states
rights idea that things must be considered i'm the
relation that existed when the federal Constitution
was adopted, for he believes in congress making all
necessary laws, that il can constitutionally make
applicable 10 new conditions Some folks condemn
the Judiciary for curtaing the powers OF congress
through its decisions on the constitutionality of
measures others say that il is the sole preservative
of the Constitution. Senator Knox does not agree
fully with either class, but he does hold and his
language is worthy of careful attention and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

1t is fine habit, that Of the classes of Har-
vard OF making the twenty-hfth anniversaryr the
occasion OF very liberal donation TO the college
The class OF 1882 has just handed President Eliot
100000. One of the best things about the custom
is the proof of the return, even in financial way,
the class members must have received for the in
vestment in their education, and that education
has kept the noble generosity of youth still potent
in them is one of the most pleasing things to note
in this business age.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

thought, that "The preservation of Consttu-
tion is not committed to the federal Judiciary alone
1t Is the oath-bound obligation of every legislative,
judicial and executive officer of the states and
nation and is the highest duty of private citizen
ship The Constitution is not to perish at the
hands OF the mpassioned phrase maker, and its de
tenders should not be deferred by mistaken or
prejudiced clamor from performing their obliga-
ton to preserve and defend it"
Whatever differences of opinion one may have
with the senator he is to be praised for such words
at these.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
For OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 60 years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums. allays sll
pain: cLreo wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act June 30 1906 Serial number 1096
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
Bawdoin Commencement

Brunswick. Me-, June 27-The 102nd
commencement at Bowdoin college to-
day began with delightfully."- cool and
pleasant weather after the heat and
electrical storms Of the past week. A
meeting OF the Alumni association was
held In the early morning and the final
meetings OF the governing boards, at
which college business, selection OF
prize winners and voting OF honorary
degrees were attended to, were held
previous TO the commencement exer-
ciseS,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Colored citizens of Providence, in taking steps
to insure square deal" for the First Separate
company, are manifesting the influence of wave
of negro race unity which has been started by
grandfather, Jim Crow" and other constitutional
clauses in the South and determinations almost
as marked in parts of the North.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

$25, 900 oooo have been made by roads east Of the
Mississippi river Many freight cars have been
ordered for other sections 1t does not look if
the railroads feared the state national govern
ments were going to bankrupt them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Pat Burns, the big cattle of the north
western part of British North America told a
Canadian government commission that if he aban-
doned his enterprises he would starve the Canadian
Northwest in ten days. 1t looks as if the folks up
there would have to stand Pat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Let no friend of good government be troubled
by the registration in Providence. The ring and
its friends have been unable to drive former sup
porters to the city hall. Why should men register
to support few offceholders and corporations
who cannot even agree among themselves and who
advance not single proposition for, the public
veal?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

The Boston Herald says the fight against the
railroad merger is simply politics. Well, what of
it? There was more or less political discussion
when it proposed to limit the amount of
watering in stocks, and, yet Massachusetts did
good thing in placing restrictions upon its would-be
oppressors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

The contributions for Rev. Fr. Wards pro-
ect in behalf of the boys keep rolling in, and the
plan to buy Tower Hill house at Narragansett
Pier is worthy of the most generous encour-
agement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Hobson has severed his connection
with the navy.-Kansas City Journal
1t would be ungrateful in The Hague
peace conference TO inquire into the
hip-pocket habit in America.-Boston
Record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
FROM OTHER
VIEWPOINTS

Boston man claims to have put seven
Holsters into his interior in one hour. A
Pittsburg chorus girl. however. has been
known to take in larger number OF them
than that between the first and second
acts.-Augusta (Ga.) Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

The New York legislature, which has just
closed its regular session, has done real good
work than any other legislature within quarter
of a century. Gov. Hughes is entitled to most Of
the credit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Secretary Taft says he will not try hard to
escape if he finds the presidential nomination
camped on his trail No sporting editor would set
the Hon Bill down for champion sprinter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

kEITU's--"The Darling OF the Gods"
Russia"
Pictures and Illus
trated Songs.
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert. open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TEMPLE--Moving Pictures.
illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

1t might have been better if in noted trial
now on the defendant besides invoking the "un-
written law" had not to acknowledge himself
drunkard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

But Captain Hobson should not be
too sure that Japan is going To make
war on us. The majority OF the ia
panese people don't know that Captain
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

She should take first place in the gallery of
strong-minded and yet foolish-acting women, this
Mrs. Dan Hanna sd.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

II you believe in better politics for Rhode Is
land qualify to vote by attending to registration
between now and Saturday night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

1t rather looks as il we had gone back to the
old style Of hard winters and hot summers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Possibly the abolition OF reduced
railway rates TO clergymen Will result
in the congregations paying their min
listers enough to travel as other per-
sons--Kansas City Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

The legislature has got to playing poll
tics over the merger matter. and II viii
take good guesser TO predict what Is to
come out OF IL. and when the great and
general court will get away from Bea-
con hill The men who want 10 save the
state" and their own political careers at
the same time are many and active, and
appears to have the right of way.-Spring-
field Republican
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Do not forget that the city hall is open tomor-
row night until o'clock for registration purposes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

still Il Is to be remembered in con-
nection with this nature-fake business
that 10 Is a whole lot less painful for
wild animals to be lied about than TO
be shot full of holes or worried to
death by dogs urged on by an enthusi-
astic statesman. indianapolis News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Vale again wells for victory.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

What would oyster Bay be withou
its Woman In Blue" baltimore Sun
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Everything looks prosperous for Old Home
Week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Secretary Taft has accepted
charmed bride" from the Sioux In
dians. There can be no doubt now
that he Is in the race.-New York
Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

II an open confession IL good for the
soul the spiritual condition OF Mr.. Or
chard must he as fiourishing as the
power OF grace can make it.--Indian-
apolis Star
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

Mr. Croker is TO be rendered the
freedom OF the city OF Dublin. But
what is that to man who once owned
ALI the freedom OF the city of New
York?--Kansas City Star.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

The people have indeed shown marvel
GUS patience" but they are at last dimly
conscious that something Is wrong. are
restive under conditions which on their
face seem TO be the most favorable that
any people ever experienced. Everywhere
taxes-national state and local-are in
creasing. Extravaganza marks the opera
ton of all our various governments. High
taxes. high prices. growing Indebtedness
are pressing more and more heavily on
the people. The buyer-that is, the aver
age American citizen-wil have his day
In court.-Indanapolis News.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31
CHAPTER TX.
The Sparhawk in the Tolls.


It was the end of May, and the full
bursting glory of northern spring,
when at last the bridal cavalcade
wound down from the towers OF the
Castle Of Kernsberg.
AS they rode toward the gate OF
CORTLAND they were aware of a splen-
did cavalcade which came out to re-
ceive them in the name of the prince,
and to conduct them with honor to the
palace prepared for them.
In the center OF a brilliant company
rode, the Princess Margaret. At sight
OF the duchess party the princess
alghted from her steed with the help
OF a cavalier. At the same moment
Joan of the Sword Hand leaped down
Oh her own accord and came forward
10 meet her new sister.
= Inc face of the princess showed
trace OF emotion. She appeared to be
struggling with some recollection she
was unable to locate with precision.
hope you will be very happy with
my brother" she faltered; then after
"a moment she added, Have you not
perchance brother of your OWN"
But before Joan could reply, a repre-
4 sentative Of the prince had come for
"aro to conduct the bride-elect to her
rooms, and the princess gave place
to him.
nut all the same she kept her eyes
Aeeniy about her, and presently they
rested with sudden brightness upon
ae young Dane, Maurice Won Lynar
~ Inc mead of his troop of horses.
ne is different-he is changed,
. ..s said to herself; "but how--wai
an we get to the palace, and I shall
soon find out"
nnu Immediately she caused it to b.
t.s ia'ed that all the captains o
4. Ups and the superior officers of tn
sScoft OF the Duchess Joan were to b.
49, @ined at the palace of the Prir
cess Margaret.
W az that moment when Joan va
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31

A. +be little chalet among the nils
90 tbe Duchess Joan had so sud
S %n disappeared they found two OF
sor tire-maidens and her aged nurse
,mnatiently awaiting their mistress;
~ ,bem entered that composite ana
nuzzling youth the ex-archltect ana
Secretary of the embassy Oh Flassen-
s,ro Johann, Count von Loen. And'
ander Of wonders, in an hour Joan
=, the Sword Hand was riding eagerly
sowards her capital city with her due
rotinue as If she had been only taxing
1,ttla summer breathing space at
country seat.
II was six months afterwards that
che snarhawk. who had been given the
command of troop OF good Honen-
stein lancers. asked permission to go
on a journey.
"Whither would you go?" asked his
mistress.
"To CORTLAND" he confessed, some
what reluctantly, looking down at the
neaked toe of his tanned leather rlo-
ing boot. oy
"And what takes you to Courtland
said Joan; you are in danger tnere'
Besides, would you leave my service
and engage with some other!
may, my lady," he burst out; that
will not |, so long as l'fe lasts! But
but the truth is''-he hesitated as ne
SPOKE cannot get out OF my MIND
the Princess who kissed me IN the
dark. The like never happened before
to any man. l cannot forget her, do
what l will. No, nor rest till nave
looked upon her face"
wait" said Joan. only walt I'LL
the spring and it is my. hap to ride te
CORTLAND for my marriage day. Their
promise you you shall see somewhat
Of her-the Lord send it be not more
than enough!"
So through many bitter days th'
Sparhawk abode at the castle o
Kernsberg, i'll content.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31

"Oniy IN the neart! sic ao"S~'
He must abide in solitude for this day
at least. Your highness Is apparently
more fortunate!"
The purpose of the insult was plain;
but the Princess Margaret restralneo
herself. not, however, hating the In
suffer less.
az pray you, Prince Ivan," she SAID
"return to my brother and tell him
that his commands are ever an honor'
and shall be obeyed to the letter.
She bowed in dignifed dismissal.
Prince Wasp swept his plumed nat
along the floor with the depth or MS
retiring salutation, and in the same
moment he flashed out his sting.
ST leave your highness with less re-
gret as I perceive that solitude has us
compensations! he said.
The pair was left alone, put ali
| things seemed altered now. Margareu
Of Courtland was silent and distralI
Won I,ynar had frOwn upon MS brow,
and his eyes were very dark anu
angry. ,,,,
"Next time | must kill the fellow!
he muttered. He took the hand OF inc
princess and respectfully Klsseu H.
81 am your servant" he said; i VIII
do your bidding in all things, In NE or
I in death. If have forgotten anything,
in aught been remiss, believe me tnat
it was fate and not I. will never pre-
sumo, never count on your friendship
past your desire, never recall your
ancient goodness. | am but poor SOL
der. but at least can faithfully keep
my word"
The princess withdrew her hano as
if she had been somewhat fatlgueu'
do not be afraid" she said HUE
bitterly, 81 shall not forget. l nave
, not been wounded in the head! oniy
in the heart!" she added, as SIZE
turned away.
(To be continued.)
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31

taking her first survey of her cham |
bers, which occupied one entire wing
of the great palace of the Princess of
CORTLAND, Margaret the impetuous
had already commanded the presence
Of the Count Won Loen, one Of the
commanders of the bridal escort
The Princess Margaret was stand
ing by the window as the young man
entered. Her golden curls flashed in
the late sunshine which made kind
Of haze of light about her head as she
turned the resentful brilliance of her
eyes upon Maurice Won Lyman
"Is it a safe thing, think you, Sir
knight, to jest with a princess in her
own land and then come back to fiout
her for it."
Maurice understood her to refer to
darkness of the night. He knew not
of how many other indiscretions he
was now to bear the brunt, or he had
| turned on the spot and fed once more
across the river.
Princess" he said, standing hum
bly, before her, 81 did wrong. But con-
slider the temptation, the darkness of
the night"
"The darkness Of the night" she
said, stamping her foot, and in an In.
stinctively hooking tone; "you are In
deed well inspired. You remind me OF
what I ventured that you should be
free. The darkness of the night, In
deed! l suppose that is all that sticks
in your memory, because you gained
something tangible by it. You have
forgotten the walk through the CORR
doris of the palace, all you taught me-
in the rose garden, and-and how ap
pupil you said I was. Pray, goo'
Master Forgetfulness, who hath FOL
gotten all that, tell me what you oil
. in CORTLAND eight months ago."
"I came-I came" faltered the Spar
hawk, fearful of yet further committln
! himself, ct came to find and save m
dear mistress"
"Your-dear-mi stress?" The pril
cess spoke slowly, and the blue eye
hardened till they overtopped and pea
down the bold, black ones OF Maurle
, Won Lynar; land you dare to tell N
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31
Exclaimed TheoIogicaIIy.

PROFESSIONALISM sort of a fish was
II that swallowed Jonah?
Theolog-A planked whitehsh.
Professor-Sir! You are trlnlng
Theolog-Not at all, professor. The
term "planked fish" comes from Jonah
being compelled to walk the plank.
This, in conjunction with the fact that
the fish was prepared" has led TO
the deduction of our colored brethren
that Jonah had plenty to eat during
the three days. of his piscatorial In
generation
Students (crowding around the pro
fessor-Stand backI Give him air!
All! He begins to revive'-Cnic"s"
Post.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31

this-me. to whom you swore that you
had never loved woman in the world
before. never spoken to them word Oh
wooing or compliment! Out OF my
sight. fellow! The prince, my brother.
Now Maurice Won Lynar was not
quick in discernment where woman
was concerned, but on this occasion
he recognized that he was blindly play
inc tbe hand of another. hand. more
over. of which he could not nope "
will deal with you.
Then all suddenly her pride gave
Wv The disappointment was TOO
reen. She sank down on siiK-cov'
cred ottoman by the window side' SOD
bling.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-01-31

fortune, not my fault, that interrupt
ed at point so full of interest"
"You are at liberty to leave me
now" said the princess, falling back
on a certain naughty dignity which
she kept behind her headlong impul-
siveness.
IT obey, madam" he replied; but
first l have a message from your
brother. He asks you to be good
enough to accompany his bride to the
minister tomorrow. He has been I'll
all day with his old trouble. and can
not wait in person upon his betrothed.