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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
THE CHRISTIAN
WORKERS At
{. N0RTHf|EtD

East Northfield, Mass. Aug. 6.--The
forenoon was crowded with meetings to-
day, the Christian Workers getting re-
ligious instruction from four meetings.
Melvin e. Trotter of Grand Rapids,
Mich. held camp council as the OPEN
ing meeting.
In the Auditorium shortly after the
delegates listened to DIR. r. Campbell
Morgan of London. and then participated
In praise service led by Mr.. Alexander.
The forenoon's gatherings were brought
to close with another meeting in the
Auditorium. at which DR.. l.. b. Meyer
of London was the principal speaker
The ministers and evangelists in at
tendance at the session had prepared a
conference on evangelism. at which
methods for carrying on the work we're
TO be discussed at o'clock. At $50 an
outdoor service was TO be held on Round
Top. at which DR.. Fox of the Bible
house. New York. vas to be the leader
DR.. Hutton of Glasgow, Scotland, was
present today TO preside over a platform
meeting in the Auditorium at o'clock
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
1T TOOK THREE YEARS
TO GET THIS LETTER

Washington, Aug. 6.-The postoffice de-
partment has succeeded in finding claim
ants for nearly all of the 81 letters which
were recently returned from Mexico,
where they had been held more than 30
years.
In many cases either writer or ad-
dressee. and in a few instances both
writer and addressee, has been dead for
years, and the letters were delivered to
surviving relatives.
The letter with the most interesting his
tory was mailed at Lavirk. Norway. Nov.
Is, 1875, addressed to sailor at Minatit-
Ian, Mex. where he had gone when boy
OF is years. When the letter reached
Mexico the addressee had gone to South
America. whence he later returned to
Norway without having received the COM
muuicatfun. A quarter uf n century ago
he came to the United States
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06

to make Boston the permanent headquar-
ters.
A NEW UNION. {"
The journeymen blacksmiths and horse
shoers of Fall River have decided to revive
their old union. and a goodly number have
signined their intention OF joining the
new organization. National Organizer
Roach OF the International Horseshoers'
union of America will be In Fall River
this evening and will address the new
organization in Carpenters hall at 7:30.
lie Will bring with him the charter for
the new local union. On the occasion
OF the meeting this evening Off
GERS Will be elected and much important
business transacted which will include
the appointment OF a number of commit
tees. All wishing to join the new body
are asked by the executive committee to
be present this evening.
VOTED AID TO MACHINISTs.
The Loomhxers OF Fall River held their
regular meeting last Fdiday evening
The report OF the delegates 10 the Cen
tral Labor union was heard and the ac-
ton OF the c. l.. ". caused by the count
ing OF the votes for Labor day parade
was heard. The Loomflxers voted for
parade. and last night passed n vote TO
withdraw from such a vote and join the
natarity against Hire parurfe. rhe audTToTs
made their report and the sum OF $40 was
voted for Local i47 International Machin-
lists union OF Providence. whose men are
on strike. Mr.. Blake a representative of
the union, was present and addressed the
G. L.. ". members for some few moments
The recently-elected officers were INSTALL
ed and the gathering listened TO a most
interesting address from President John
Golden OF the United Textile Workers of
America. who told OF the benfits to be
derived from organization and urged the
members OF the union to leave no stone
unturned To get every member OF the
craft into the union ranks. Following
President Goldens address a social ses-
sion was enjoyed. during which Prof. Jo.
Seph o'Connell presided at the piano
There were songs by Peter OHara. Ed
ward Delaney. who also made a speech
Arthur Pinault. John $. Gardner. John
Duny, Horace Choulhard and last. but
by no means least. Secretary Thomas
Taylor James Evans entertained the
gathering with a recitation. Refresh
ments OF various kinds were served dur
ing the evening.
WITH TRANSFERS AT BOSTON.
Boston. Aug e-The second days ses-
sion OF the 250 teamsters' convention, who
were I'm this city from all parts OF the
country i'm attendance at the fourth an
nual convention OF the international
Brotherhood OF Teamsters and Helpers.
was a brief one today. as they had ac-
cepted an invitation extended by the city
OF Boston TO an excursion through Bos-
ton harbor this afternoon. The conven-
tons first business todav was the con-
sideration or the report Of the credential
There was but one contested
seat question arising as to the right
OF occupancy OF william Nelson, a colored
delegate from New orleans. His seat
was contested on per capita grounds.
The rules committee also made it's report
at today's session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
ALMOST SUCCEEDED IN
SWIMMING ENG. CHANNEL

Dover, Eng. Aug. s.-With the
prize almost within his grasp, Jabez
Wolfe, the amateur swimmer who had
already made four unsuccessful at
tempts to swim the English channel,
was again deprived OF victory by an
adverse tide this morning.
Wolfe had accomplished record
swim from the South Foreland, get
ting within three quarters OF mile OF
Cape Blanc. France in the speedy time
Of 1914 hours, when the turn OF the
Hide -ard- -ttrf-nrvrrSr- wfud rHrrfud nrTm
away from the land and necessitated
the REIMBURSEMENT OF his attempt,
which was the second he had made
this year.
II. D. Heaton of Liverpool yesterday
also attempted to swim the channel.
but gave up when AZ miles from the
French coast
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
TROOPS AIRS CLOSING
IN UPON RAISULI

Tangier. Aug. 6-Offical advices re-
ceived here say that the Shereefian troops
have attacked and burned the village OF
Hauta. near Raisulis abode.
Ii now transpires that when on July q
the kmass tribesmen demanded that
Raisuli surrender Caid Sir Henry Mac
Lean because they feared an attack by
the Sultan's troops. Raisuli suddenly
vanished, taking MacLean with him into
the hills. where he left him in charge OF
his (Raisuli's) brother. MacLean was then
badly treated, but after five days he was
brought back again. Negotiations for his
release continue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06

Meetings tonight:
Carpenters Local "a, Labor Temple.
Plasterer Tenders, Labor Temple.
Granite Workers. Labor Temple.
Machinists, Labor Temple.
Steam Filters, Local 49, Labor Tenn
pie.
Jeweiry Workers. Labor Temple
Labor day committee, Labor Temple.
Hoisting Engineers. l52 Weybosset
street.
CARPENTERS MEET.
Local s32 OF the Brotherhood of Carpen-
ters and Joiners met last evening In La
Dor Temple. Seven candidates were initia-
ted. three admitted by card and two ap-
plications received. Considerable routine
business was transacted. The business
agent made his report and stated that
business operations so far as they affect
ID the carpenters was good and there was
plenty OF work for the members.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
Local 80 OF the Electrical Workers met
last evening in their hall, 152 weybosset
street Considerable routine business was
transacted. A Labor day committee was
appointed consisting of Ralph Donald
Frank I. -McGuire. Lohn -Dngan. they
will have charge OF all arrangements for
Labor day. The delegates appointed TO at.
tend the meeting TO select a chief marshal
for Labor day consists OF Bros. Ripley
Mcdonald, Mcguire, Dugan. Irwin. The
secretary was instructed to prepare the
amendment to the bylaws passed by the
local and forward the same to the dis
trict council The business agent in max
ing his report stated that two large elec.
trical firms had signed the agree
nent with the local and would pay the
wages and adopt the hour schedule of the
local There is plenty OF work and de-
mands from outside the city for union
workmen Is the rule.
LOOKING FOR THE ADVANCE.
The general consensus OF opinion among
the labor unions Is that the fine of the
Standard OIL company will in the end be
paid by the working people. The great
gambling dens OF Wall street. where men
make millions without producing any
thing. ia one OF the blots on American
life, which has greater and far more evil
reaching effects than the Mormons OF
Utah ever had. When an end is put TO the
living OF few on the workings OF mill
lions then we may confidently look for
ward to a betterment OF the working
classes. But this is an old story and the
solution OF Il may never be fought out
until the producers OF wealth demand
that they share IL.
HoRsEsHoERs MEET.
Local % OF the Horseshoers' union met
last night in No. . hall. Labor Temple
and transacted considerable routine busi-
ness The delegates who were appointed
70 look after the Labor Day preparations
made a report OF progress. No horse will
be allowed In the parade that day who
have been shod In non union shops. A few
more shops have adopted the label. The
delegates 20 attend the joint meeting
Thursday evening. 90 vote for chief mar
shall for Labor Day received their In
etruotions and were cautioned against ap-
psar1ng there wearing anything but union
made clothing
TO BE HELD IN WORCESTER.
New England territorial convention Of
H1acksmtths and Helpers unions will
Q>sot ~ Woroester. sunday. Aug. II. II
- sxpccesd that the convention will vote
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06

Mrs Stuyveant Fish has control of the social situation and
respect the visit Newport OF Prince William
u1ds of Crown Prince of Sweden.
Mrs Ogden Mills and Mrs Edward Berwind will share with
while Mrs Ogden Goeet and Mrs
Vanderbilt who took the enter
Grand Duke Boris his visit to Newport four
ago festivities honor of Prince William
prince will arrive Newport Aug and is expected to
remain IN colony for five days.
coagers the affair connection with the Fisharri-
and consequently consider this to be the
first victory Cornelius Vanderbilt stood with Harri
man. Vanderbilt have entertaining the
prince This is the social logic of the situation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
MISSED A TRAIN AND
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE

Coatesville. Pa, Aug 6-Despondent
owing TO Illness in his family. T. Ellis
worth Boyd, prominent Parkersburg
merchant. committed suicide by shooting
Last winter his little daughter was M
with dphtheria. She recovered and then
the wife was taken ILL., Boyd's health
was falling fast and he was greatly wor-
ried. lie started for Lancaster. but missed
his train. The irritation over this was the
last straw. Returning TO his place OF busi-
ness he sent his clerk on an errand. and
going to his room, took his life. lie was
AZ wears old
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
PEANUTS BETTER THAN
STEAK, SAYS JAFFA

Berkeley. Cal, Aug. e.--Prof T.
Jana. who has been connected with
the state university for 30 years. says
in bulletin just prepared for the
United states department OF agricul-
ture that 10 cents worth of peanuts
contain more than twice the protein
and six times the amount OF energy
contained in porter house steak
These conclusions were arrived at
after exhaustive studies and expert
menrE cHTrred on IN BefKe1ey With stu
dents and others as subjects.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
ENGLISH FLAG NOT ON
ISLE ROYALE YET

Chicago. Aug ga special to the
Tribune from Port Arthur, Onts says
the British flag rs not flying over the
Isle Royale yet. Capt. $. G. Young
the Canadian officer who sailed from
this port 90 raise the British flag over
the island in Lake Superior, returned
Monday.
II is not believed Capt. Young and
his half dozen fellow filibusterers ever
reached Isle Royale. although they said
they did.
Young says one of his men waved a
Union Jack over the land.
The United states customs office
treated the matter as joke and
offered entertainment to the visitors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
MINERS CHARGED WITH
MOST SERIOUS CRIME

Duluth Mimi, Aug. 6.-Twenty-three
iron mine workers were arrested at
Hibbing last night, charged with
threatening TO blow up an Austrian
boarding house.
Printed proclamations have been dis
tributed among the strikers at Eveleth
by the Western Federation of Miners,
approving the proclamation OF Gov.
Johnson calling for peace and COM
handing obedience to its mandates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
Old South to Reopen

Boston. Aug. 6.--The Old South meeting
house, which has been closed TO public
worship for - years, and is one OF the
most cherished landmarks OF the city. Is
10 be again devoted 20 divine services.
beginning Oct. 1. Although the ancient
structure Is situated in the heart OF the
business section. II Is believed that Il will
be filled each Sunday with worshippers at
tracted to 1t by its historic associa-
ton. -.--- =.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
President Makes No Comment

Oyster Bay. L. L., Aug. 6.-Secretary
Loeb said yesterday that the president
has no comment to make on Standard
Oirs statement. Copies OF Smiths report
were sent to all newspapers six days be-
fore Judge Lands decision, he said. and
there could not. therefore. be much con-
nectfon between the court decision and
the issuance of the report
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
Roosevelt Will Not Go

Saratoga. Aug. cit was announced al
Grand Army headquarters last nisht that
President Roosevelt would not attend the
national cncampment here. An invitation
was sent 20 the president. who replied
mat he would not be able 10 accept A..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
Cruisers Back From France

New York. Aug. 6.-The United States
c~ui~e-1 Ten~ersee a~d waeNine'~r ar
rived here today from Brest. France.
iney anchored OF IompkinsviIle, =. 4.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06

New Bedford Mass, Aug. 6-Despte persistent rumor
from Ne wYork that Henry H. Rogers president of the
Oil, is seriously ILL., it is aimed his residence Fair
haven that he is his usual good health he has en-
rey recovered from the attack of indigestion suffered
week ago
Mr.. Rogers spending this week with family in Fair
haven and he will return to New York Sunday Monday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-06
IN THE FIELD
g. OF


labor News
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-30
superstition and Fear,

Men would never be superstitious II
they could govern all their circum-
stances by set rules, or If they were
always favored by fortune; but being
frequently driven into straits where
rules are useless, and being often kept
fluctuating pitiably between hope and
fear by the uncertainty Of fortunes
greedily coveted favors, they are con-
sequently, for the most part. very
prone to credulity. The human mind
is readily swerved this way or that In
times of doubt, especially when hope
and fear are struggling for the mas
terry; though usually it is boastful.
overconfident and vain.-Benedict Spi-
noza (1632-167O.
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something New In Tableeioths.
She had come into the store 70 puy
tablecloths and she stated In the De-
ginning that she wanted something
new"
The salesman was patient and
showed ner everything in stock. out
nothing suited.
"Oh, dear!" she exclaimed. fussily'
'shaven't you anything different?
The clerk brought out one OF the
discarded tablecloths that he had put
back on the. shelf, and said with an
air of interest:
Here is one Of the very newest de'
signs, madam. You see, the center Is
in the middle and the border runs
right around the edge"
"Why, yes! Let me have tna'
one" she said eagerly.
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Cave Which the Indians Decorated.
Two gold prospectors recently dis
covered in the Santa Susanna noun
tains, about so miles from Los An
geles, Cal, the largest and most re-
markable cave in western America.
While looking for indications of gold
they found an opening which they en-
tered. The opening led to a great
cavern, consisting of many passages.
some of them wide but most of them
narrow and lofty. The passages lead
into great halls, some containing an
acre, studded with stalagmites and
stalactites, in some cases 80 thickly
that it is difficult to get through.
The walls of one of these halls are
covered with rude drawings, some al
most obliterated but others still clear
The drawings represent incidents OF
the chase, showing Indians on foot
pursuing bear, deer and other animals
One wall painting shows the bear pur
suing the hunter. The work is done
with a soft, red stone much used BY
the Indians for that purpose.-Scien
tific American.
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Our Handkerchief Utility.

From q lady's fancy hemstitched
handkerchief one can make two turn
over collars, one pair cuffs. and have
the center left for another fancy
handkerchief. Cut a strip across op-
posite sides for the turn overs, and the
two pieces of border which are left
can be made into cuffs by hemstitch-
ing the ends to correspond with the
rest of the hem. Finish these with
Persian lamb bands. You will also
have a perfect square left in the CEN
ter, which, after putting in narrow
hem and finishing with lace, makes
q pretty handkerchief.
Mrs. F. w. Reinold
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Old Coins Discovered.

Workingmen in demolishing the old
smelter house of the first United
States mint, on Seventh street, Phila-
delphia, have uncovered q number OF
relics Of the early days of the repub-
lie. These relics consist Of number
of foreign and domestic coins, dating
as far back as 1893. Some Of the in
teresting finds are number OF test
coins that were experimental with by
the ofiicials in the olden times. These
coins are similar to Chinese money.
each containing hole in the center
that was filed with various kinds OF
metal to bring up the value OF the
coin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-30
Individual Perfumes.

The woman who uses scent at all
should aim to have it individual a.
well as elusive Always choose the
same perfume or sachet powder. The
best effect Is gained by keeping
sachets of orris root among ones
clothes. If the real .Florentine orris 10
bought it keeps its strength indeh-
nitely. If, however, perfume is pre-
ferred, buy the very best you can Il
ford, and then be downright stingy In
the use of It. Remember, mere sus-
piston of violets or heliotrope is mys
triously fascinating; to reek Of them
u decidedly vulgar.
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sailing trip milestone along
~ nov e the most companionaolo
fellow in the world; your splri'S 10
90 Won near him as though you WEI
.bont to greet a human FRIEND, anu
thsv keen almost consistently ON nls
high level till his brother a mic uls
tant advances to meet you. 49,.
And when you overlook one Oh 'n.s
friendly company because OF an 81
croachine bank or screening pouens'
sava the Travel Magazine, his neign-
hor further on comes to you doup,y
welcome. At the latter end OF chs
massage in the journey your Spite
flag trifie as though oppressed Dy
.onse Of desertion. You may even
.cowl at the overhanging bank which
"a more than a party to this conceal
ment. q,
Those worthy persons who attend 70
the roads should see to 1t that every
milestone within their province STANDS
ont frankly from its leafy background.
Observance of this. however woulo
rob the wayfarer of that leap OF the
heart which is his when the stone
| tells the story Of two miles done ratnes
than one For however much the land
scane and the minute world at his ieet
NAV claim the footfarer's admiration
he IA still keenly alive to the virtue
| of decent distances covered IN ni1
days journey.
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"Well," said Nagget. during tneir
Quarrel, you'll give me credit for q
good disposition at least"
mot at all" replied his wife, IL
isn't that you've a good disposition
but you're simply too lazy to kick
Philadelphia Press.
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Real Desperate.

"Gwacious!" exclaimed the first
mollycoodle in the sapphire hosiery.
Harold Hatband is getting veal des-
perate, on my word"
What has the deah lad been doing
now?" asked the second mollycoddle
in the vermouth colored shirt. ALLOW
ing his chauffeur to be fined for speed
ing?"
"Oh, no. Although there is law
against making cigarettes, Harold
rolls one openly and dares the police.
man to arrest him."
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says lt's Not So.

Report to the effect that electric
lights are detrimental to the eyesight
are pronounced unfounded by an cleo
trical expert in the London Times.
He says that the trouble arises from
too direct exposure of the eye to the
light, and that effect would be the
same or worse with any other light
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they are stamped with that seal, pup
lie opinion will be the high priest ina.
will christen them and the world VIII
recognize their worth.
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WHAT IS PE-RU-NA?
Is II a Catarrfl Remedy, or a
Tonic, or is 1t Both?

Some people call Peruua q great
-tonic. Others refer to Peruna a.
great catarrh remedy.
Which of these people are right
Il it more proper to call Peruna q ca
-tarrh remedy than to call it q tonica
Our reply ID, that Peruna Il both .
tonic and q catarrh remedy. Indeed,
there can DO no efectual catarrh rem
.edy that is not also tonic.
In order to thoroughly relieve any
case Of catarrh, q remedy must not
only have q specific action on tho mu'
cous membranes affected by the ca
tarrh. but it must have general tonic
action on the nervous system.
Catarrh, even in persons who arc
otherwise strong, Is . weakened con-
dition Of some mucous membrane.
There must be something to strength.
On the circulation, to give tone to tho
arteries, and to raise the vital force&
Perhaps no vegetable remedy in the
world has attracted 90 much attention
from medical writers a. HYDRAST1S
CANADENSIS. The wonderful EN-.
cacy Of this herb has been recognized
many years. and Is growing in its hold
upon the medical profession. Wher
Joined with CUBEBS and C0PA1BA 9
trio Of medical agents Is formed In Pc
runa which constitutes specific rem
>dy for catarrh that in the presen
state Of medical progress canno; b
improved upon. This action, rein
forced by such renowned tonics e
COLLINS0NIA CANADENS1S, COB
YDALIS F0RM0SA and CEDR0l
SEED, ought to make this compoun
an ideal remedy for catarrh in all Il
stages and locations in the body.
From Q Theoretical standpoint, Their
tore, Peruna il beyond criticism. III
use Of Peruna, confirms this opinion
Numberlem testimonials from ever
quarter Of the earth furnish amp
evidence that this Judgment is NJ
over enthusiastic. When practical q
perience confirms q well-grounded tn
DRY the result il truth that cannot |
Ghaken.
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Women Sculptors
Should Not
Marry
Bv Winnie Ream Home

Famous Woman Sculptor Tells
How She Became Welded to
Her Art-Made Is Life-Sized
Busts in First Two Months OF
Experience Every One Can
Marry-Not All Can Model
Matrimony flinders DEVELOPMENT
of Art-Men Quick to Appre-
ciate Genius in Women.
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The Sinful Human Heart.

A clergyman was addressing
youthful class in Sunday school. To
illustrate the idea of regulating the
sinful human heart he took out his
watch and held it up that all might
see it.
"See this watch" he said. Just
imagine that it does not keep good
time-that it goes all ways but the
right way. What ought l to do with
it,"
Instantly a little boy held up his
hand.
81 know he shouted Z. Sell it to
q friend"
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II there are no distant relations at
q mans funeral it's a safe bet that
he died poor.