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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
CARE OF THE HANDS

The manner of washing and wipins
ones hands has much TO do with their
general condition and even with the shape
OF the finger tips. These can be helped TO
taper IL each finger Is wiped separately by
taking the towel between thumb and fore
finger OF the other hand and pressing each
finger az the side. beginning at the nail
and rubbing down To the palm. This, after
a long time, will affect their shape. says
a writer I'm the New York Post. The com.
mon way OF wiping by passing towel
over the hands. rubbing from the palms
down to the finger tips, Is n mistake and
will thicken the flesh about the nails.
Well shaped nails are essential. and un-
fortunately few persons have them nat
urally. Many are made worse, though, by
the way they are mistrcated. and, like
the fingers, they may be improved In wip-
ing Each should always be dried sepa-
rately by pressing from the top OF the
nail down TO the base, which keeps con-
stantly pressing back the cuticle from the
moon. It takes only "A couple OF more
minutes TO treat the fingers this way each
time thcy are wet and u is more than
worth while Another aid is to rub cold
cream over the nails on golng TO bed.
vslng only Just enough TO fill In the space
between cuticle and hase OF tho nail. This
will not rub on on the bedding and will
prevent the cuticlo from hardenins-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
THE WOMEN OF TODAY
HIP.COAT OF LACE
COVERED CLOTH

Noticeable among the dressy coat mod
els are the hip Jackets i'm fino light coll
ored cloths oyerlaid with lace and trim
med with bands of elegant fur The model
portrayed is in pale shell pink satin
faced cloth overlaid with heavy crochet
lace, with a clouding OF gauze between
the cloth and lace The design follows the
lines OF the figure slightly at the back,
but hangs very loose at the front with
little~groups of plaits on either side. These
plaits, however. begin at the bust-line and
do not interference with the MT of the
coat about the shoulders.
The trimming OF the coat is simple, but
elegant, being composed OF bands of err
mine stitched upon the front and back
I'm directoire effect. These bands are re-
peated on the sleeves and also form the
cuffs. There Is a collar OF ermine tied in
the front with bow, whose ends are
composed OF several ermine tails. The
small cravat, soft and crushable, is an
important feature of all fur neck trim
mings and appears at its best in such
furs as ermine, chinchilla, caracul, etc.
Accompanying the coat is a hat of finest
satin felt in pale pink. trimmed with folds
OF pink chiffon velvet, pink and mauve
silk roses and black plumes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
lust HOW TO KEEP
THE BUREAU NEAT

The bureau drawer. the bane of every
normal woman's existence, is hard to
manage. Inspired by a violent attack OF
neatness on a certain night ordinarily
after she has come home from the thea
tire or evening party, she undertakes the
difficult task and with superhuman
and energy neatly folds all her necktles
In one pile, belts in another and turn
overs" in another. The next morning she
arises a little later than advisable, is not
oversweet tempered, makes dash at her
neat bureau drawer and In her frenzied
search for her pet belt or ribbon all her
work of the night before is in state OF
upheaVal. The proper piles have all be
come parts OF one big blooming confusion.
The first suggestion as q cure for this
unsystematic arrangement is TO have as
few accessories as possible Get rid OF all
the old neckties that are seldom worn
and are simply kept for old times sake.
Then secure collection OF boxes or va
rious sizes each with a little lid that lifts
on hinges, and i'm one box may be kept
all that Is needed OF shoestrings, In an
other handkerchiefs. in another ties, and
so on. When the owner gets TO this very
inexpensive and thoroughly satisfactory
arrangement, she will look with horror
upon the old days when her top bureau
drawer was in a state OF chaos
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
THE BACHELORS
NEW YEAR REVERE

Sweetheart. never knew I loved yo'
So"
The lover said, and bent to watch thu
grace
or loves exquisiteness and light and glow
Bloom there again upon the maiden
face.
The treasury OF years gives back 10 him
The jewels and tho gems OF loves re-
quite;
And through the misty tears that como to
dim
His eyes he looks upon the old delight.
And there beneath the jasmine and the
Entwined upon the trellis and the vine
They plight the troth no ending ever
knows:
Sighed he: Sweetheart. forever ever
mne!"
The cuckoo echoed in the shady grove:
"Foever and forever. and for ayev'
He kissed her lips, and passed the treas
ure trove
Along the glimmer OF the leafy way,
The cuckoo murmurs from the coppice
dark,
The leaves fall cluttering upon the
walk;
The lover bends his ear, alas! to hark-
But silence, only silence comes to MOCK
No low, sweet accents greet him-hes
alone!
Then the old lover. wrinkled bent and
gray,
Kisses the face as chill as chilIest stone.
And puts the old daguerreotype away
Horace Seymour Keller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
OUR NEXT SENATOR.

On Tuesday next each house OF the general
assembly will announce its choice for United
States senator. 1t is well understood that Colonel
Goddard will receive about 43 votes, and these the
Democrat sincerely trusts will remain stead
fast to him until the end in the hope that
enough independent Republicans may come to
his support to give him the additional thirteen
votes necessary to his election. The Republican
vote will be divided between Colonel Colt and
Senator Wetmore, with perhaps few scattering.
There would appear to be no doubt that Colonel
Colt will be largely in the lead
Whether or not there will be a Republican
caucus to settle the controversy between the Re-
publican candidates in advance of the formal vot-
ing. has not vet been determined 1t is understood
the Colt supporters have favored caucus, as the
simplest method OF testing the strength of the re-
spective candidates. The Wetmore men have been
vacillating on the subject, apparently taking the
position that they will 60 into caucus only IT they
feel confident of winning there.
. 1t would as il all good party men would
welcome a caucus, to better insure the success OF
their organization but then consistency, as rs well
known does not always prevail in political affairs
AS for example, it seems somewhat incongruous
that Mr. Wetmore's chief manager and chairman
of the Wetmore committee, Robert Ives Gammell,
should have voted for Alton B. Parker against
Theodore Roosevelt in the last presidential cleo
tion-as was stated by Rathbone Gardner i'll the
recent campaign.
Notwithstanding he is a near relative and
business associate of Colonel Robert Hale Ives
Goddard. Mr. Gamme bolted Colonel Goddards
nomination and has been most active in his efforts
to accomplish his defeat.
II would seem as if voting for Parker was a
peculiar way of 'upholding the hands OF President
Roosevelt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
LEGACIES OF 1905

The year 1906 is notable I'm an unusual
degree, perhaps for the large number OF
questions of high interest that, like our
intervention In Cuba and Pearys attempt
to reach the pole may be described as
unfinished business, upon which IL begs
leave to report progress and transmits
them for further or final consideration
For one thing the new year inherits from
the old condition OF bounteous prosper
ity. now continued through several years
and O (which the end or even the slack
ening cannot be said to have come into
view. A demand for actual consumption
which has kept the instruments Of pro-
duction at the full stretch OF their powers
Is still the basis OF the orders which keep
the countrys business active. with al
most universal increase i'm wages there
has come a natural and inevitable in
crease In the cost of living. which may
presently lead to retrenchment. and thus
bring about a moderate reaction That
has not yet come, however. and barring
unexpected factors OF disturbances the
prosperity of the new year may even sur
pass that of the old.--New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
THE YEAR AND
THE WORLD

The year which has just closed main
tanned the promise of the new century
for the strenuous life. In every part OF
the civilized world it was marked with
activity and energy. and, therefore. with
progress either actual or potential. In
most lands there was an unmistakable
uplift; in the one important exception
there was at least a fux from which inn
provement must certainly proceed.
Regarding our own country in the first
place, we may perceive in it certain
epitome of worldwide conditions, perhaps
last year more marked and complete than
ever before. Here were the activity. the
energy, the progress and the uplift which
prevailed elsewhere. perhaps in even
greater measures than other lands knew
them and here. too, was much of that
fux know to the most disturbed OF other
lands, with an inevitable anxiety for its
outcome. though also with we trust, a
well founded confidence that I'm the end,
through whatever devious courses and
vicisstudes. the outcome must be good.
New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
LOVERS WIRELESS

A young telegraph operator and n
young lady. also a telegraph operator,
in Paris, in love with each other, es-
tablished system OF wireless
telegraphy which was carried on with
great satisfaction 10 them for some
time He lived on the Avenue Victor
Hugo, she on the Boulevard Edgar
Quinct. about three miles away.
on his balcony he put UP pole,
from which messages were dispatched
10 the pole on her house. But before
long an official stationed at the wire
less post on the Eiffel tower perceived
this competition with the wireless SER
vice of the state. and inspectors some
days later arrived at the homes OF the
lovers and carried away the offending
apparatus, with warning that IL the
offence were renewed IL would entail
heavy hne.--London Daily News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
HINTS FOR 1907

A tattler is worse than a thief
He is not the best carpenter who makes
the most chips.
An i'll workman quarrels with his tools.
Patience is the key of content.
Purpose is what gives life meaning.
You cannot climb a ladder by pushing
others down.
Never trouble trouble till trouble trou-
bles you.
Everybody's friend is nobody's.
What is done in a hurry is never done
we'll
You may grow good corn i'm little
field
Every man is the architect Of his own
fortune.
A penny saved is a penny gained.
Rest ia won only by work
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
SOME OF THE BETTING
CLUBS OF LONDON

There were three principal clubs
Whites, Brookes' and Boobies. Whites
was originally a chocolate house" in
william HIS time, but became a pri-
vate club early in the eighteenth ctn-
tury and was used by the Tories II
was a club always noted for high play
and betting, and very curious some cf
their bets were, the old wager book
being still preserved. Brookes' was
the whig club and was then conduct
ed by that
Liberal Brookes. whose speculative
skill
Is hasty credit and distant bill;
Who, nursed in clubs, disdained vul-
gar trade,
Exults to trust and bushes to he paid
Among the members of this club
were the Prince OF Wales. and. CT
course, his fldus Achates. Sheridan, he
sides the great Charles James Fox.
who here played deeply and whose
name Is oft recorded in the wager
book, which, however. is of older date
and was kept when the club was held
at Almacks. Lord Northington bets
Mr.. c. Fox, June 4. 1774, that he (Mr
O. FD is not called TO the bar before
this day four years" March IL, 1875,
Lord Bolingbroke gives guinea TO
Mr.. Charles Fox and is to receive n
thousand from him whenever the dcbt
OF this country amounts TO f171,000.-
900. Mr.. Fox is not TO pay the $1,000
till he is one of his majesty's cabinet"
April z, 1891, Mr.. Sheridan bets Lord
Lauderdale and Lord Thanet % gulneas
each that parliament will not consent
10 any more lotteries after the present
nd fn hn .lrax In, Isal1..
nakt"-From "The Dawn OF the Nine
teenth Century" by John Ashton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
IF YOU WANT TO SLEEP
WELL lust TRY THIS

During childhood and exhaustive states
too much sleep is rarely possible. For
those in full tide of vigor too much sleep
is often distinctly hurtful, says Popular
Science Monthly.
The action OF narcotics presents none
'of the characteristics OF normal sleep cX-
cept the temporary arrest of conscious
ness. hence narcosis is not true sleep.
The best position to assume in sleep to
invite the least disturbance OF the func-
tions Of the great organs is on the abdo-
men or nearly SO. Many obscure forms of
digestive or circulatory disorders may
have been initiated in infancy through ly-
ing too long upon the back,
To secure the most perfect repose the
temperature of all parts should be equal
lied before retiring. Cold feet induce de-
lay in securing sleep, and 1t is then shall
low when attained. 1t is most unwise to
overiill the stomach before retiring. This
disturbs sleep almost as much as hun
ger. but moderate eating before sleeping
is not hurtful and is often salutary.
Body clothing at night should be loose,
not dense, permitting the ready passage OF
air never of wool next to the skin. Bed
Clothing should not be too close of tex
ture, blankets being preferable To dense
"comfortables" and not tucked in too
closely Air should be allowed to pass
occa sionally under the sides at least as
one turns about more or less freely.
Early rising Is a salutary custom, espe-
clally when the day comes early, not
otherwise. More sleep Is required In win
ter than in summer. The best sleep is
had during the hours of darkness.
The sleeping room should be cool,
abundant air being always admitted. This
should not be interpreted TO mean that
the room may safely remain Intensely
/ cold
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
GOOD TEA

The best way TO make tea is to take a
clean earthenware pot, make it thoroughly
hot, then place the tea in IT, n teaspoonfui
for each person. The water to be used
should boil, then be Immediately poured
on the tea. If allowed to boil over the
peculiar property of boiling water which
acts upon tea evaporates and eventually
disappears. The tea should be allowed 10
draw six minutes and then be poured out,
as In this way you gain the full flavor.
quality and strength without extracting
the tannin, which is so injurious to the
digestive organs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
COUNT THE VOTE

The action OF the now attorney general
In onering TO consider an application
from Mr.. Hearst for writ of quo war
ranto Is commendable. Better still would
be "A legislative act authorizing re-
count OF the votes i'm the last city cleo
ton and thus avoiding the long processes
of a quo warranto proceeding.
Both the last legislature and Attorney
General Mayer erred greatly in their at
titude toward Mr.. Hearsts application for
n recount.
Public uncertainty as TO the integrity Of
the count ought to be ended A very
large part OF the voters Of New York be-
lieve that Mr.. Hearst was elected mayor
Until IL Is finally and definitely deter
mined whether he was or was not a
fruitful source of political mischief will
be open. II Mr. Hearst was elected
mayor by a single vote he should be
mayor: II he was not elected he should
not be permitted TO pose as a martyr
New York World
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

People who believe that all public utili-
ties should be exclusively private snaps
must be shocked to learn that the parlia-
merit of the Canadian province of Mani
toba, by an overwhelming majority, has
voted for government ownership OF long
distance telephone lines and municipal
ownership of local exchanges. The gov
ernment is to proceed Immediately 10
build at least 1000 miles of long distance
lines.
What an outrage on corporation privi-
leges il would be for our congress to
make the telephone a branch of the pos
tai service. as it is in England and other
foreign countries
Gentlemen like Mr.. Rockefeller sincerely
deplore the popular disposition to check
individualism and so interfere with the
survival OF the greediest.-Sacramento
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
THE HOUSEHOLD

Olives, opened for some special occasion
when all are not required. may be kept
almost Indefinitely if olive oil be poured
into the top of the liquid In which the
olives were stored, and thus keep out the
air
The gloss OF a rubber plant is greatly
Increased by the use of a teaspoonful OF
sweet oil about its roots once "A month.
Use the water in which the clothes have
been boiled for your plants. The lye from
the laundry soap will supply sufficient
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

heat to the ground to insure healthy
plants during the coldest weather
In roasting fowl, each time after
basting dredge with -four. The -four will
cook in the hot fat, forming frothy-look-
ing coating, much desired by epicures
Grape juice now comes in five-cent bot
ties suitable for an invalid's use. Often
a large bottle spoils before the variable
appetite of patient requires II. These
tiny bottles, labeled and sealed precisely
like the larger ones, are very nice for
school luncheon baskets. There Is no
danger of the cork coming loose. For
travelling they are delightful.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
DIANA OF PENN.

Pennsylvania's champion huntress
appears 20 be Mrs. Cyrus Adams of
Lagrange, Wyoming county. She is a
fine shot and has been in the woods
frequently this winter So far she has
killed So rabbits, III squirrels, foxes,
10 pheasants. hawks, owls. 10
possum and several fur bearing
animals.
Her hunting costume consists of a
hunters coat and a short walking
skirt. Her husband and two children
frequently accompany her on her hunt
ing trips.-Philadelphia Record.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

In one and one-half cups OF ham chopped
or ground very fine and let stand In a
cold place or In pan OF Ice water until
the mixture begins TO thicken then fold
In one cup of cream beaten stiff. Pour
into a brick-shaped mold and set away 70
become firm. Serve II on a large fat dish
garnished with sprigs OF parsley. Cut In
slices and serve with mayonnaise dress
ing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
laps IN AMERICA

We have had official assurances from
the American side as TO the real atti-
tude OF the republic and it's people as
whole. and they are the most salts
factory. says the Japan Times Of
Toxic. Really. however. they were not
needed. because We have never vet had
moments doubt OF the sincerity Of
American friendship toward Japan and
OF the sense OF American Justice
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
EDUCATING IMMIGRANTS.

In the report made by the New Jersey com
mission on immigration is to be found timely
and emnently practical recommendation for the
instruction of aliens and their children regarding
American institutions and American WAYS The
suggestions made BY the commission are original
and are the first OF the kind ever made by an Off
eial body in this country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
HEARST AS MAYOR

We suspect that Mr.. Hearst, at this
stage OF his career would rather be In
any other limbo than the mayors chair
but if he should view the quo warranto
proceedings now with as much pleasure
as he would proposal to hang, draw and
quarter him, he ought to be placed in the
mayors chair. If elected Just as McClel-
Ian should be put out IL he was not elect
ed, though the result should damn him
to the disgrace that would make the low
est wretch in crime refuse TO associate
with him, as IL would.-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Smile with the w World
She Was Young

Have you any fireworks suitable for
small children asked the young mother.
The dealer replied cheerfully and conf
IDENTIFY that he had
1--WE have some splendid frecrackers.
Roman candles and all such things" he
said
old enough for them.
"Then here are some pinwheels and
"oh. the very thlngl Here. you some
safety pinwheels? My little boy Is not
yet years old."-Youth's Companion.
Two Reasons
A friend from the north had gone
to visit the colonel, who lived in the
swampy Mississippi river bottoms OF
Louisiana. There was no mosquito net
ting over the bed, and I'm the morn
ing when the negro came with the
water and towels the tortured visitor
asked Sam. why is IL that you have
no mosquito netting over the beds?
Doesn't the colonel have any in his
room?"
NO. suh.' replied Sam.
IT don't see how he stands it,"
We'll. suh," said Sam, Il reckon
it's les dis way: In de 20 part NV de
night, sub. de colonels mos genrally
so 'toxicsted dat he don't pay no ten
tion 10 the skeeters. an in de las
part NV de night, sub. de skeeters is
mos gen'rally so 'toxicated dat dey
don't pay no 'tention TO de colonel
Everybody's magazine.
How Pat Figured
THAT man is a phrenologist. Pat"
"a what7" asked Pat, puzzled.
"A phrenologist"
AN sure. what's that, sor?''
why, man who can tell, by feel
ing the bumps on your head. what
kind OF a man you are"
Bumps on my head, is it?" cN-
claimed Pat. "Begorra, then. I think
n would give him more OF an idea
what kind OF a woman me wife isv'--
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them

campaigns will testify that Mr.. Bryan
is not paid for speeches or other services
rendered the party. He, In fact. spends
considerable money out Of his own pocket
for the advancement of Democratic prin-
ciples.
Mr.. Bryans income is derived from his
lectures and writings and as these are
in great demand his income is large, but
he cheerfully lays them aside when there
is work to do for his party, for which he
does not ask or receive pay.-Bunalo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
INJUSTICE TO BRYAN

A Republican paper OF oklahoma hav-
ing said that William j. Bryan received
two thousand dollars hard cash" for his
speeches in Oklahoma last fail. Mr.
Bryan declares that ne does not receive
any pay whatever for campaign speeches
and that his campaign work Is a source
OF expense TO him rather than a source OF
profit. but he is glad 20 be able to de
vote his time 10 cause IN which he feels
deeply Interested and hopes 20 give
more end more time 10 politics each year
Al persons who have had anything To-
do With the management OF Dcm0cTNtc
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
CHINESE WEDDINGS

In China when a wedding is about TO
take place the calendar is consulted, and
if the signs are not good the wedding Is
postponed. Sometimes 1t is necessary to
postpone the date several times. and when
the signs are ausptcious II generally turns
out we'll The ceremony consists in drink
ing together a cup OF samshoo in the nup-
tial chamber.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
MANS TO BLAME

Women are more prone to deceit than
men. From the time when Schherazade
told her lord 1901 lies to keep the peace IL
has been the accepted way. And the men,
not the women, are the most to blame.
It is what they like. and they get It,
Good Words.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS
PRoyIpENCE OPERA Uo,

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
"The kreutzer Sonata"
kEITH's-Continuou Performance
IMPERIAL-Imperia Comedy COM
pany.
BMPIRE-"Uncle Toms Cabin"
NICkEi-Motion Pictures and Illus.
trated Songs.
THE NEW SCENIC TEMPLE. Math-
ewson street Motion Pictures and
illustrated Songs.
ABORN STREET RINk-Eouer
Skating.
wEsrMINsTER Golden Crook Ex-
travsganza company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

The daughter of Millionaire Hoffman, of
New York has eloped and married her riding
teacher. who is said to be clever in his line well,
that's better than being welded to no-account
count.