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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
JAPANESE NOT EURASIAN

Courtesy as we'll as the historic muse is
offended. just now, by the revival in vari-
Gus papers OF the absurd old story that
Gen. Kuroki had a Polish father and Is
therefore only half Japanese. There never
was the slightest plausibility in that now
ancient tale, and when first told IL ought
10 have been dismissed as obviously un-
true
The Japanese are about the last people
in the world TO seek a military leader
among those unfortunate results OF ethnic
crossing who are known In the east as
"Eurasians." Almost invariably they ere
weaklings In both body and mind with
the bad qualities of both their races and
the good ones of neither, and even the ex-
ceptions to this rule rarely develop any
thing better than precarious hold upon
obscure mediocrity. Not one OF them. so
far as we can recall. ever attained to real
eminence of any sort.
We have, then, the best OF intrinsic
evidence that Gen. Kuroki Is exactly what
everybody who knows anything about him
knows that he is-a full-blooded japanese
OF an old and notable family end a bril-
liant exemplar OF all the distinctively
Japanese traits. There Is nothing In his
history or his success to hint any other
debt to the west than that owed it by
all his race. and he must feel the irrita-
tion his friends express at every rehear-
sal of that myth about a Polish father
who inspired him with hatred Of Russia
New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
Correction Gladly Made
Editor News-Democrat,


was extremely surprised to note In
your issue OF May 9th an editoritl on
advice alleged to have been given by DR..
s. A. Knopf. OF New York, that dying
consumptives should be put out OF the
way by heavy doses OF morphine. My
surprise was not at your condemnation,
for condemnation of such position could
not be too strong. but that such an idea
should ever have been attributed To DIR.
Knopf who has devoted many o. the best
years OF his life TO relief OF consumptives,
and at the present time is freely giving
his time to alleviate the sufferlngs OF ad-
vanced cases OF this disease In the hospi-
tails OF New York.
l was sure that the press dispatches
must have entirely misinterpreted what
Or. Knopf said at the meeting In Wash
ington. and n letter Just received from
him, merely confirmed what knew must
be so. that such a suggestion was far
thest from his thoughts. and that he feels
IL very deeply that such an Interpretation
was put on his remarks, which were
merely intended TO advocate such use
OF anodynes towards the termination OF
case OF this disease as would partially re-
leve the sufferings OF the patient I am
sure YOU will be glad to correct the in,-
preston that n man who has done so
much TO help the antituberculosls cam
paign could give such cold bloodej ad-
vice CHARLES v. CHAPLIN.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Der, and will be if the present militant spirit con-
tinues until election day.
Let any citizen analyze the figures of the last
election and he will be amazed at the narrow mar
gin by which the general assembly was kept from
the control of the Democrats and Independents. A
reversal of but fifty votes in each of twelve country
towns would have given the Democrats and Indc-
pendents control of the grand committee thus in
suring the election of Colonel Goddard.
1t is in the senate Braytonism has its seat of
power, yet that almost impregnable stronghold OF
the machine could have been captured last Novem-
Der by the Democrats and Independents by an
average change of only nineteen votes in eleven
towns.
Plainly, then, the outlook for overwhelming
victory next November is most cheering. With
Goddard and Higgins as leaders, with strong as
sembly tickets in every city and town and with a
militant citizenship battling for popular govern
ment honestly administered the result of the next
election cannot fail to be a complete triumph for
the sovereign people OF this sovereign state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
WHERE REFORM SHOULD BEGIN.

Even the casual reader OF newspapers has not
failed to note that many, if not all, recent railroad
accidents are attributed either to the spreading or
the breaking of rails. Naturally there is loud de-
mand for better material and workmanship in this
essentially important part of railway construction.
Assuming the explanation of these accidents to
be correct it must be obvious that in this country
railroads should have the very best rails in the
world and. moreover, that they should be able to
purchase them at the lowest price in the world for
it is here they are produced.
Unhappily, the railroads cannot obtain rails on
the most advantageous terms Only foreign rail-
roads are able to do that because the Dingey tariff
enables American manufacturers TO sell their
product of rails abroad at much smaller price than
they sell them at home.
1t would seem that if we to have real re-
form that will lessen accidents, it must begin with
the removal of the tax the Dingley tariff imposes
on materials for railway construction.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
COLORED BAPTISTS
HOLD BANQUET

The Colonial Baptist Missionary con-
vention OF New England closed its ses-
sions in this city last evening with a
banquet
At o'clock there was a reception by
the visiting delegates, including most
Of the prominent colored clergy Of New
England, 70 the people OF the church
and to the other colored Baptists OF
the city.
Rev. Hyram Conway OF Worcester
opened the proceedings with prayer.
after which Miss Zena Hill OF Hart
ford, Conn, sang solos. Brief speeches
were made by TT. Rev. Il. w. Farris
Of Boston. Rev. L. G. Parrish OF Bos-
ton Rev. s. II. Young Of Boston. Rev.
Hyfa+.4- -CeHwar-of Worcester, Rev. w.
w Ryan OF New Bedford, Rev. w. II.
Gundy OF Fall River and George Will
son of Hartford. Conn. Musical selec-
tions were given by Mrs. Pearsol OF this
city by Miss Mary Yorke of Chicago
and by Mrs. George Wilson OF Hart
ford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MASONS HOLDS THEIR
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The annual melting OF the Grand lodge
OF Rhode Island, A. F. and A. NJ, was
held yesterday at Masonic Temple, Grand
Master Walter A. Presbrey Of this city
presiding The election of officers re-
suited as follows: Grand Master, Arthur
II. Arlington OF Providence; deputy
grand master. William L. Chatterton of
Pawtucket; senior grand warden, Stephen
Magown OF Woonsocket: junior grand
warden, James b. Gay OF Providence;
grand treasurer. William r. Greene OF
Providence; grand secretary, s. Penrose
Williams of Providence; first district de-
putty grand master. Mendell r. Davis of
Providence; second district deputy grand
master John +. Clark OF Valley Falls {;
third district deputy grand master, j..
Fred Parker of Providence; fourth dis
trict deputy grand master. John A. TIL
lotson of Providence: firth district deputy
grand master. Reuben s. Bemis OF Provi-
dence: grand chaplain. Rev. Henry w.
Rugg, Providence: senior grand deacon,
Arthur A. Rhodes of Pawtuxet; junior
grand deacon, Joseph p. Burlingame OF
Providence; senior grand steward. Will
liam r. Sherman junior grand steward.
+. Augustus Ward of Newport; grand
marshal, John +. Farnsworth of Provi-
dence; grand sword bearer, Walter z.
Munroe OF Bristol: grand pursuvant.
Francis A. Inman of Pascoag: grand
lecturer, Onward L. Muicahey OF Provi-
dence; grand musical director, Irving p.
Irons; grand tyler. c. Henry Alexander
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Fear Is EXPIRE sed that the telegraph
business OF this city may be tied up " a
general strike among the operators is de-
clared. Steps are being taken by the ,per-
ators toward forming union here, and a
meeting has been called for Sunday, when
the telegraphers will organize. There are
about 40 operators In this city. including
those employed by the two telegraph
companies and stock brokers.
The national committee OF the CONNER
cial Telegraphers' union OF America has
been summoned to New York to take ac-
ton regarding the trouble with the West
ern Union Telegraph company there. The
committee is expected in New York to-
morrow, and upon It's arrival will present
grievances TO the officials OF the company
Should these demands be refused there
will be a strike Of the telegraphers, lot
only in New York. but Throughout the
country.
The members OF the executive conmit-
tee are r. ]. Fowler of Memphis. chair
man; NJ. ]. Reddy OF Boston, f. 9. Hill
Of Toronto. 8. j. Konenkamp of Pitts
burg and James NJ. Sullivan Of New York.
In New York a 10 per cent increase IN
pay is demanded. II is stated that the
Western Union promised TO give its en-
ployes this advance on March ]. The
company has given II Ia only few In
stances, although II raised the tolls 10 the
public TO make up this Increase The COM
mittee will insist upon the reinstatement
OF four women and five nen IN one Of the
New York offices who have been dis
charged because they are members OF tho
Telegraphers' union.
An open meeting of the telegraphers
was held Sunday afternoon at Arlington
hall, New York. The hall was packed
with 1000 men and women, VINO unani-
mously voted to summon the executive
committee to New York to .alie action.
The meeting was opened by Joseph F.
Ahearn, president OF the local union OF
telegraphers, who told OF the seriousness
of the situation and introduced as the
first speaker l.. S. Heller, one OF the union
men discharged. Heller said that on April
1. the Western Union made up a list Of
all union men In Its employ and after that
the warfare against them began. After
obtaining the list the company issued an
order that no employees should join the
association. In defiance of this order the
Barclay division Joined the organization
In body. AS a result a man named Fitz-
gerald, for Is years In the service OF the
company, and four others were discharg-
ed.
National President Small also spoke. He
told how the Chicago operators had made
a demand for increase in pay: how the
Western Union company on Feb. 13 last
had voluntarily agreed to give 10 per cent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
BALLOT REFORM NOW

Speaker wadsworths enforced surren-
der to the people and Governor Hughes
on the public service bill does not relieve
him OF responsibility for the fate OF other
measures now in charge OF the commit
tee on rules.
There Is sleeping I'm the speakers COM
mittee the ballot reform bill. This meas
ure ought 10 come out at once and go
through I'm the form recommended by the
governor I'm his message. No bill now be-
fore the assembly is OF more consequence
TO the people. 1t means large Increase
In the standing OF public officials through
the application OF a severe test OF candi-
dates at the polls. The people are with
Governor Hughes on this part of his pro-
gram quite as much as they are on the
public service bill The ballot reform
measure and what Speaker wadsworth
does with IL will be watched keenly. and
anybody who tries 10 defeat II will be
sure 10 hear from the voters of the state
as a whole and Of his own district In par
ticulsr-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
GREAT GOD PAN
AT COLUMBIA

After nearly 10 years OF neglect in a
God Pan by George Gray Barnard is to
be set up on the grounds of Columbia uni
versity. This conspicuous art work, one
OF the largest bronze pieces ever cast In
the United States, was rejected by the
park board in 1897, when offered to the
city by the late Alfred Corning Clark. His
widow has now found a more grateful re-
clpient.
But what is a statue OF the horned god
Of nature doing in the decorous precincts
of President Nicholas Murray Butler
academy for young gentlemen? AS well
have the MacMonnies Bacchante there!
Pan, half-brute, half-human, stood for a
free life and a latitude of personal behav-
Tor which are taboo In college halls. The
statue does not represent the god as re-
Yelling with his favorite nymphs or
quafflng bacchic draughts, but the flute
at his lips is sufficiently symbolic. What
amount tofmollycodding on the part OF the
faculty can Offset the mute example or
bronze animalism? French's gildsd figure
of Alma Mater at the library entrance
will blush for her new associate.
All lovers OF art will be gratihed by
the rescue OF this fine piece from the OBJ
livion to which official stupidity had con-
signed II. 1t will form a brilliant addition
to the statuary with which the city is
now in process of establishment to an
extent better answering its needs. But
how about It's influence on DR.. Butler S
young barbarians?' Is football TO be
under the ban and Pan welcomed with
open arms New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
TELEGRAPH STRIKE
MAY TIE UP CITY

increase at the principal offices through
oG the country; how the Postal Tele-
graph company had gone one better by
promising to, give 10 per cent increase to
all employees and that the Western Union
followed suit by also giving II to ALL
Since then. Mr.. Small said. the pay OF
the telesraphers has decreased instead OF
increasing.
An endeavor was made last evening to
learn from the local managers OF the two
companies in this city how Providence
would be affected by a strike In New
York, Manager Philip 8. Carey of the
Western Union was out of town. but Man.
ager George II. Mills OF the Postal said
that his company employed but six ope-
rators here and that the management had
never been opposed to its operators affili-
ating themselves with the union.
He said that IL the strike became gen.
eral II would probably tie up the tele-
graph operations OF not only this city but
the entire country, as operators were
scarce and II would be difficult to I'LL the
places of the strikers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
EUGENE S. HILL DIES
OF HEART FAILURE

Heart failure caused the death or
Eugene S. Hill. q well-known provision
dealer. at his home, as Summer street,
Yesterday noon. after being confined TO
his house for three weeks.
Mr.. Hill was born in Danielson,
Conn. in 1852 and was the son OF Mr..
and Mrs Daniel f. Hill. Mr.. Hill moved
to Moosup and opened a store. deal
ing in groceries and provisions. In
1911 he married Miss Mary Spaulding,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John w.
Spauldng OF Philadelphia, and one
child was born to them. a girl, who
died in her 14th year.
In 1885 Mr. and Mrs Hill moved to
this city, and he opened a store hero
on Westminster street, from which
place he moved IL years ago TO the
present one on Stewart street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MISS BARRY Welded
TO p. COMERFORD, JR.

The marriage of Miss Jane Barry to
Philip Henry Comerford, Jr. took place
yesterday morning at O'Clock at the ca
thedral Rev. Austin Dowling was the
officiating clergyman. Miss Rose Eta
O'Brien was bridesmaid and William Ill.
Brady was best man.
At the new home of Mr.. and Mrs. COM
erford. "a Diamond street. In the after
noon n turkey dinner was partaken OF
by friends and relatives Of the couple.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
Jumped From Moving Car

David wyatt. while jumping from n
Broad street car near Roger Williams
park Just before ~ O'Clock last night, was
thrown 10 the ground. lie received two
scalp wounds and was rendered uncon-
scious.
After treatment by DR. Frank Tierney
he was removed In the ambulance to his
home at l32 Plain street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"The
Two Orphans"
KEITH's-'The Fortune Teller"
ENPIRE-"At Piney Ridge"
IMPERIAI-"East Lynne"
LYRlC-Moving Pictures and Vsude-
VILE.
SCENIC TBMPLE-Moving Pictures.
illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
NICKEI~-Moving Pictures and Illus
trated Songs.
Flyer Burlesduers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared BY
GEORGE oRMsBY. wig Maker and
Hairworker. ls9 fremont street, Boston
II is simple. safe and easily applied; con-
tains no lead poisons; use Il once and
you will never use any other BLAND
ING a BLANDING. 81 weybosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Registration is booming as the expression
goes but it must be kept booming until the goth of
June if even majority of the $4,000 men in this
city entitled TO vote registry are to have ballot
in the election next November.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Do not fail TO go to Music hall tomorrow and
cheer by your presence the leaders in the crusade
for political reform and return to civic righteous
ness in Rhode Island
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

The claim is made by southern telegrapher
that he was on duty 81 hours consecutivey, direct
ing the movement of trains. The difference be-
tween fatal accident on that particular line and
manslauchter would be difficult to determine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
The Opinion of Others
Both From Far and Near

the wider movement which is manifest
the country over. And this in its broader
relations points 10 a radical change In the
system itself.-Boston Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

If everyone thought before shooting as advised
by conservative contemporary. there would be
very little shooting in this country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Last year New York had only IA murders, but
has reasonable expectation of beating that record
during the present twelvemonth.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

The man without ballot, like the man without
country. is mpotent when it comes to fighting the
great battle for popular rights.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

These reports concerning Standard Oils mis-
doings is certainly not light literature.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
OLNEYvILLE
Mil Management Working Hard
TO Install Machinery
Miss Mary MckInna's Funeral
Largely Attended. Notes

Advertisements ana items can be left
AZ the branch Of The News-Democrat at
! Harsrord Wru, avenue. room No. I. Telephone
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

John u. has said how he likes to be called
criminal predatory and unfair"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

EPHoNEs; Providence Office 1877 Union oineyviiis
Branch. Telephone 40 West
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor. 4,
Washiagton Mathewsen streets, Providence n.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

lished Daily Except sunday Subscription Price $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

WITH THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13
New Grocery Store.

Mr.. c. E. Ankney, who arrived
in the city the first of last week
from Boone, Iowa, leased the
room formerly occupied by r. II.
Walker in the Union block on the
east side of the square and will
therein conduct a grocery and
provision store,
His order for a complete stock
of new and fresh goods, conform
ing to the pure food laws, was
sent in as soon as arrangements
for the building were completed
and he expects them here in time
to serve customers the first of
next week.
The gentleman is wide-awake
energetic young man and says he
intends to supply those who fav-
or him with theirOpatronage the
very best goods to be had in the
market at the lowest possible
prices.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13
Marriage Licenses Issued.

June, according to tradition,
is the month when the result of
Cupid's work becomes apparent
by the celebration of MANY
marriages, and perhaps such
is the case in some localities,
but lit don't go" here. June
in Custer county has usually
been punk" in the MARI; ge
license line and it is holding up
its reputation this year remark
ably we'll as only three licenses
have been issued, two during
the past week, as follows:
John Firth, Comstock. ...... 40
Ina Alexander, Comstock. d. .25
Geo. E. Stern, Arcadia. 20
Susie Wood worth, Arcadia IT
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

"Dade" Waltes REACHED HON,
last Saturday from a three week.
visit at and in the vicinity o.
Lamar, Mo-, and says that par
OF the country is flourishiug like
a green bay tree. All kinds Of
trade and traffic is booming anC
the residents are correspondingly
happy.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T.. Fessender
went to Anselmo last Saturday
to visit his brother who recently
suffered a surgical operation fol
tumor, the result of an injury
received in a scrap between the
brothers when they were young
sters, The operation was sue.
cessful and the patient is rapid y
convalescing.
A son of Mr.. Wilmount. re-
siding one mile west of Berwyn,
was kicked on the head by a
horse last Thursday evening and
his skull fractured. Doctors h.
C. aud w. T.. Talbot trephined
and raised the skull from the
brain and the lad was reported
yesterday as recovering rapidly.
The band will give a concert
in the park tomorrow (Friday)
evening, rendering new selections
which they have practiced during
the past winter. 1t is necessary
to give the concerts on Friday
instead of Saturday evenings,
as number of the band boys are
engaged in business that will not
permit them to break away on
Saturday.
The city council met Monday
night and again last night and
ordered few more old board
walks tom up and cement or
brick pavements laid instead
thereof. The council are on the
right lead now and if they will
follow up the good work vigor-
ously it may culminate in a
pantaloons or vest of paint for
that old eye-sore, the city hall.
Joseph Schall, convicted of
shooting with intent to do great
bodily harm and sentenced to the
penitentiary for one year, was
excorted to that institution, at
Lincoln, today, by Mayor George
clothed as a deputy sheriff and
properly invested with the powers
of such an officer. 1t was Schall
who shot the atmosphere in the
vicinity of Anselmo full of holes
last February.
Fred Ebert, who has been con-
nected with the Tierney meat
market for many years, left last
Saturday for two weeks visit
with his mother who resides in
Chicago. Fred left that city
and came west % years ago
since which time he has not re-
turned, so the chances are a
fatted calf will be killed and
there will be great rejoicing in
the house of Ebert upon his
re appearance.
Judge Humphrey left last
Sunday for Iowa City to attend
the graduating exercises of the
Iowa State University, members
of his class, which graduated
from that institution twenty-five
years ago, having been sum-
moned to be there and celebrate
the occasion. A letter received
yesterday states that he is having
the time of his life and enjoying
the anniversary more thoroughly
than he anticipated.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13
Tent Meetings.

Meetings are being held each
evening on the streets and in
the tent located southwest of the
depot, to continue indefinitely
when the weather will permit.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

S. p. Groat & Co, sell the New
Royal sewing machine. Anyone
contemplating the purchase of a
machine will find it to their ad-
vantage to examine them and the
prices. 1tf
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

Yes, Mcclure has Digester
Tankage and Blood Meal for
stock and ground bone, and bone
and meat Tor chickens at the
City Mill. 51-54
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

Nevis & Co., will close out
their entire stock of up-to-date
clothing at cost. 49-tf
Patronize those who advertise
in the REPUBLICAN.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

The Comfort" swing chair.
Nothing like it in the market.
Beats hammock all to smither-
Gems. Only place to be found in
the city is at Greats Big Store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

We want to reduce stock and
will sell all goods at unusually
low prices. Come and see us.
S. p. GROAT & Co.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-13

Come early if you want lovely
suit of clothes cheap. NEVIS
& Co. 49-tf.