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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

but pleasant situation; nevertheless never were
real Democratic principles more generally acknowl-
edged correct. The citizen who has been a be-
lever in the cardinal doctrine of equal rights for all
and special privileges for none finds only few op-
posing those principles. Perhaps some might claim
they never were disputed, but no deny they
were for long time forgotten and denounced as
visionary.
The graft of recent years has been so great
that IN national, state and municipal government
it would seem that every politician has striven to
get something for himself at the expense OF ALL In
fact, there has been a flood time of special privl-
leges.
While the Democracy finds itself not obscuring
the public eye with its men of large capacity as
statesmen, the old time Republican finds little in
the new time leaders of his own party to make
him care greatly for old names. The policies the
president and his cabinet are at present most de-
voted to were score of years ago plain Democratic
policies, but they have now become principles OF
government that are beyond parties. OF course
there is exception, the tariff. But of that
we have heard less during the past two years, that
is of the tariff being too sacred thing to be
meddled with, save by its friends, than in the
earlier times.
1t may be that the present prosperity and the
increase of manufacturing in the south may delay
somewhat tariff reform, but when the people be-
come convinced the tariff as it exists is for the
greater number measure OF oppression, they will
not be specially anxious wait for friends to revise
it, but will take the most immediate means to ac-
complish that result One satisfactory thing about
the present political situation is the development
OF more courageous spirit Some of the worst
evils now existing owe their development to fear OF
business conditions. For good while
the Republican party had but to whisper the sug-
gestion of tariff reform and Immediately the threat
ened disturbance of business shut off all hope of
change. 1t had to but charge it's opponent, the
Democratic party, with purpose to revise the
tariff schedules to maintain itself in power.
Of ,1apf,
The people are thinking for themselves they know
what they want, and among those wants are rea-
sonable revision of the tariff, and president who
is in sympathy with that revision 1t is not there
tore, so important as think that the
Democracy is short OF available presidential tim
Der, because the cardinal principles of the party
are sure OF hearing and certain of being put into
practice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
AUTOS AND BICYCLES.

Reports from trade centres in England con-
tinue encouraging for those interested in motor
cars and cycles. One of the places is Nottingham
One big concern there had been seriously consd-
ering retiring from the business of manufacturing
motor cars. when its profits suddenly began in
creasng at so lively rate that profit of $sISs Coz
was realized in the year 1000 In the same city
company engaged in making bicycles in 1905 in
creased the number of machines sent out from
10000 to 10000 and realized a profit of SIIsooo
That the last named company is conservative
and intends to remain in business permanently is
shown by the placing of $4,000 of the profits in
the reserve fund.
Notwithstanding that we hear more about
French automobiles, those best informed assert
for automobiles. English manufacturers have
been unable to supply large part of the demand
for motor cars and many have been imported from
France.
The splendid work of American cars when put
to the test would seem to indicate that American
manufacturers might divert some of the English
trade now going to France 1t appears that the
electric omnibus rather than the electric street
car is the more serviceabe and the more likely to
be used as public conveyance in England.
According to consular reports, there are ample
opportunities for working up trade for American
motor machines in Mexico also There are many
things about the American style of automobiles
that are attractive to Mexicans and it is believed
all that is necessary to build up a large trade is
TO have the merits of the machine demonstrated.
1t will be'recalled that last year there was bicycle
revival in this country, but it did not reach the
same proportions as in England In that country
there was great reduction in the price of good
machines and more general adoption of the in
stallment plan. The present indications said to
assure another good business year for cycle manu-
facturers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
A. 0. /. C0NFERS
MAJOR DEGREES ON
zoo CANDIDATES

Despite the inclemency OF the
weather yesterday. members OF the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians OF this
state and many distinguished visitors
from MASSACHUSETTS, including Hon. Johr
j. Rogers OF Worcester. state presi-
dent or the organization in that state
crowded Eagle hall on Snow street to
It's utmost capacity on the occasion
OF the first Providence county ex-
emplifcation OF the major degree work
In compliance with the new ritual
when the fun four-degree honors were
conferred upon a class of upwards OF
goo candidates, representing nearly
every division of the order in Provi-
dence county.
The work was in charge OF the de-
gree team OF Woonsocket and was car
ried out in an impressive manner. The
guards. under the direction of the
called forth the warm appreciation of
all present
An address by Rev. FIR. Austin j.
Bowling, rector OF the cathedral,
proved one OF the most interesting pic
lures of the day.
At $3.50 o'clock County President
Patrick ]. Finneran called the as
sembly TO order and presented the de-
gree team OF Woonsocket. He ap-
pointed as guardians OF the secrets Of
the order President Patrick J. Cosgrove
of Division No IA, President John Dom
nolley OF Division No. and Assembly
man Timothy j. Myers OF Division No.
IA.
An augmented choir, under the direc-
tion OF William f. Carmody OF Division
No. 21, added TO the success OF the de-
gree work. At the close OF the ceremony
thanks were rendered 10 the members of
the degree team. the distinguished visit
ors present and Division No. IA for the
use OF its robes and other paraphernalia
used In the bestowal OF the major degree
honors on the new recruits, also thanks
to Thomas Carville, who acted during the
day as county sentinel, the members OF
the county board and delegates who rep
resented the various divisions as a COM
mittee OF arrangements.
State president, John Dillon OF Valley
Falls. made a brief address. introducing
Rev. FIR Dowling who spoke on the orig
ination OF the Hibernians and the work II
has done In cementing a bond OF unity
among 1rishmen and their descendants.
He quoted many incidents of hardship of
the early Irish settlers In this country
and their final triumph through such or
ganizations as the A. o. III.
State president. John j. Rogers of Mas
sachusetts was the next speaker and he
extended the greeting OF the Hibernians
In the Bay state. He spoke at length on
the great work accomplished in recent
years by the A. o. III.
In speaking of Governor Higgins he paid
him a glowing tribute 10 him as a per-
sonal friend and co-worker in the ranks
OF Hibernianism. In closing he exhorted
all TO put forth every effort to make this
the banner year in the history OF the or
der.
Thomas F. Cooney made a brief ad-
dress, remarks also being made by Sena-
tor Thomas McKenna OF Cumberland
Representative Timothy j. Myers OF the
Seventh ward State Secretary Thomas j..
Mathews and James ID. Reilly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
The Opinion of Others
Both From Far and Near

Though the greater credit for this splen-
did triumph will rightly go TO the major
ity, il is gratifying that this bill did not
pass as measure. Even In the senate II
was opposed only by a minority OF the
minority. The thanks of the people are
due to such truly Democratic senator's as
Taylor and Fuller, who represented the
people and not the corporations. The state
has need of Democratic party and
would not willingly see that party de-
stroyed by following the black flag OF the
McCarren Old Guard.
The bill now goes to Mayor Mcclellan.
He is expected TO veto It, which will not
rehabilitate his waning political reputa-
ton. The legislature will repass II. The
governor will sign it-and so long as the
people elect men like Hughes to the gov
ernorship 1t will be adequately enforced
as the law of the state.-New York
World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
THE POOR ARTIST

Some persons still believe that the mil.
lennum is as backward as the sprirS CT
1907 But this pessimistic view may cas-
lily be refuted by n simple consideration
os the poor artists career I'm these days.
We say ''poor artist" as a matter OF
habit. for in tradition poverty, clings as
closely to the painter as paint does 10 MS
canvas. But tradition has had Its day;
the appellation is no longer just. ana
therein lies proof OF the dawning milien-
ium.
The artist OF history has always dwelt
I'm a gaTret.-so the books say. He has fed
on dried-up paint tubes and left-oVer
turpentne: has worked himself into sdl-
Looping consumption and perished un-
known to all save his creditors. The only
real estate he has ever held has been n
small lot in some potter's field, unless We
cede To him the painted acres In his land
scapes And even when fortune mas
glanced in his direction the best she could
do was to make him "the lowest OF the
rich mans guests and the highest OF his
But all this has passed. The morning
papers bring the news that the artist IS
no longer so poor as what he has paint
has descended TO the methods OF the pre-
datory rich by going into the real estate
business on the side. Perhaps IL Is only
the realistic school OF artists who nave
allied realty In New York with reality IN
art But the important fact that still re-
mains that IL is syndicate of real, i've
artists which has bought a. Fifth avenue
plot for si.25OOc0 and purposes TO erect a
i2-story studio building thereon. Not con-
tent with starting modestly In real estate
these wieldcrs OF the brush have boldly
plunged into the most exclusive neigh
bOrhood on the island. with the apparent
intention Of effccting an alliance between
high art high finance and high society. -
New York Tribune
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

ties overlaps by one-third its area the
presents limits of the Adirondack park.
Within this district are valuable, heav.
power. which the lumbermen and pulp
mill owners would appropriate. Accord
inEly. Senator Knapp OF the north county
has persuaded the senate TO resolve that
the wild forest lands provision of the
constitution be amended to permit the
sale OF rhis property, and to forbid the
further extension of the Adirondack
park.
kssemblyman Merritt. who fatherei the
grab bill which would allow the power
companies 10 food and destroy tho stale
forests. has advanced the new rdptorial
nloa sure TO its third reading in tie lower
house. Mr.. Merritt has publicly confessed
that he has a private pecuniary interest
In the attempts made TO pervert the poll
icy OF the public toward It's forests.-Ntw
York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

time occasionally to look backward, must find
much interest in the history OF the past IS years.
1t is possible also they may CLEAN much that is en-
couraging IL they make the review. Emerson, that
destroyer of accepted theories, declared that in his
time one party had the best principles and the other
the best men. In some way the majority seems,
from time to time, to have agreed with this high
thinker who, though not a politician did discuss
and mark out important lines that political leaders
later on found il wise TO follow.
This is brought vividly to mind by the present
laxity in party discipline. II would appear as il
citizens regard il as better TO have sort OF union
Of the best men and the best principles. The Demo-
cratic party as to national leaders, is in anything
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
FIVE YEkR-OlD
BOY SHOOTS HIS
MOTHER DEAD

York. Pa, May N.-Ernest Doll, years
old, shot away part of his mothers
head here yesterday. killing her instantly.
The child is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Doll OF Airville, this county. The
lad had often seen his father load the
gun. which stood in the corner of the
room.
Yesterday the mother stepped out into
the yard for a moment. and while she was
absent from the room, the boy got hold
OF the gun and slipped shell into II. He
waited at the door, and when his mother
appeared, he said: Look out, mamma,
I'll shoot you"
The word was no sooner spoken than
the weapon was exploded and the whole
load OF shot passed through her head.
The mother dropped dead at the feet
of the boy, who hardly realized what
he had done.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
THE TEMPERATURE
OUTLOOK

Despite the fact that frosts were re-
ported yesterday in the lake region and In
portions of this section as far south as
the Virginia mountains. there are indica-
tions that the period of abnormally low
temperatures is drawing slowly TO Its
close. A fortnight ago freezing tempera-
lures occurred over considerable areas In
the northern parts of the country and af-
fected to some extent even the great GEN.
trail valleys. But the intensity of the cold
has been noticeably lessened this week
and fewer heavy frosts have been report
ed.
The outlook for today is that the wealth.
er will be somewhat warmer In the lake
region and on the Atlantic coast. While
IL will be unseasonably cool I'm the north
west, the west and the central valleys
during the remainder of this week. there
is little danger OF freezing temperatures
or killing frosts over any extensive areas.
New York Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
Fell From His Cab

Elmer Tucker. fireman on freight train
bound 10 Boston, fell from the tender OF
his engine this morning at 1:15 o'clock
while II was at the water tank near the
Union station. While climbing back to
his place he stepped upon piece OF
coal. slipped and fell 20 the wooden plat
form. He was cut about the face and fore
head and also received injuries to his
right knee Tucker lives in South Bos-
ton. at 237 Kay street. lie was sent TO the
Rhode Island hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
GROWING OF MAY QUEEN
BY AURORA GUARDS

Growing of the May Queen" exer-
cises were held at the residence OF
Manuel Govey. IS Woodward avenue. East
Providence. yesterday. Mr.. Govey. chair
man OF the committee OF arrangements,
provided dinner and plenty OF entertain
ment for the guests. The exercises were
held under the auspices OF Branch No.
Aurora Guards, T. F., u. s. A., Manuel
T. Mediros, captain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
NAVAL STATION MEN
MAY HAVE SEA DUTY

Tho order from Washington requiring
that all men having less than ~ years
OF service be reported TO the department
as subject TO sea duty. has caused much
uneasincss among the men at the Naval
station.
Ths men having the required amount Of
service for permanent shore detail Is very
small and many OF the men have been
at the station so long that they do not
care TO see sea duty again.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUsE-"The
Chosen People"
KEITHs-"The Heir 10 the Hoorah."
EMPIRE-"Tor Fair Virginia"
IMpERIAIs--"Shenan
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert Open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
NICKEL-Moving Pictures and Illus.
trated Songs.
LYRiC-Moving Pictures and vsude.
Vile.
SCENIC TEMPLE-Moving Pictures.
illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
WHERE HE BEATS TEDDY

It should be remembered. moreover.
that King Alfonso won't he q years old
till Friday Even so distinguished n pro-
testant against race suicide as President
Roosevelt wasn't married at that early
age.-Boston Globe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
John LIS VISIT

II now turns out that John l.. Sullivan
went TO see the president TO ask favor
for his nephew. so that IL was nepotlsm.
not patriotism. that lured him 10 the
White House. baltimore American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
THE TRIUMPH

The public utilities bill passed the state
senate yesterday IN the form desired 10y
Gov. Hughes The assembly but few
minutes later concurred In some uiflng
amendments
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
GET ANOTHER LEMON

The joke seems TO be on the steel trust.
which traded Charles NJ. schwab for
william r. Corey. because schwah was
too gay.-Kansas City Star
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

1t is habit of the mdshipmen at Annapolis
when an officer is unpopular to give him "a
silence" What's the matter with Burchard for
chairman of the next board of visitors to the
academy?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
WILL MORE THAN FILL 1T

Senator Platt says that he wants to be
left alone 80 that he may enjoy life in a
fiat. an evident recognition of the fact
that II doesn't take more than one &c
crowd the average nat beyond all enjoy
ment-Detroit Free Press
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

The board OF canvassers and registration
doubtless finds in these Saturday afternoon and
evening registrations complete refutation of its
own arguments but will it admit the fact?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

According to the report made TO the Pastoral
Supply Board of the Congregational church. min
listers few and salaries low If the salaries were
higher isn't it possible the supply of ministers
would be larger?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

There is no report that the carpetbag speaker
has yet made flying visit from his home at Bos-
ton, Mass. to look after his political fences at
Little Compton, X. |.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

One young man stuck to raroading and his
rich uncle left him SI2,ooo,ooo There would be
moral in this, but the thought of Hartman makes
it impossible to point it,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

When they fall TO discussing who is to be the
successor of Brayton the head OF the Republican
machine it is pretty convincing evidence that there
isn't much of the machine left
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

OF course. If YOU do not register you will have
no right Ia grumble at the outcome of the elec-
ton next November.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27
IN THE FIELD
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-27

Meetings tonight:
carpenters special. Labor Temple
Electrical Workers, 1852 Weybosset
street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-24
HOUSE HONORS MEMORY
OF ANDREW JOHNSON

Washington, Feb. 23.-Over Monu-
ment Hill, near Greenvlle Tenn, the
las trestIng place of Andrew Johnson.
a storm of oratory broke today while
the house in committee of the whole
was considering the sundry civil bill
The place was made a national ceme-
terry a year ago, and there Is para
graph In the budget carrying $4,000
for superintendents lodge, roadways,
walks and inclosing walls.
MIR Gardner of Michigan. a mem
Der of the committee on appropria-
tions. moved that the paragraph be
stricken out for the reason that only
four union soldiers are buried there.
He said that the appropriation was
really an ingenus way of taking care
Of the grave Of Andrew Johnson.
Mr.. Rrownlow Of TNnnessee, who
represents the district once repre-
sented by Andrew Johnson, spoke
earnestly against the motion. and told
the story OF what east Tennessee had
done for the union army THE con
gressional district of which Grecuville
is the center" said Mr Brownlow.
"sent more men TO battle for the
union than any other congressional
district In the country, and they were
one hundred miles within the con-
federate lives"
Passing 10 discussion of Andrew
johnson, Mr. Brownlow said, amid
great applause. "In my opinion, John
son was the greatest patriot of the
clvl war"
Mr.. Gardeners motion was defeated
in a vast chorus of noes"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-24
HOUSE STRENGTHENS
SINTEEN-HOCR BILL

Washington Feb 23-Under a
rule reported from the committee on
rules by Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsylvania.
the house today amended its substi-
tute for the LaFollette sixteen hour
railroad employe bill by an affirma-
tive vote of 279 there being no mega
tive votes cast. Both republicans and
democrats agreed that the amend
ment made to the bill strengthened it
greatly and that it would be satisfac-
tory to the president.
The most important amendment
adopted by the house Is the elimina-
tion of the word knowingly" wher-
ever 1t occurs, which has the effect
Of relieving the railroads of RESPONSE
bility for overwork unless it is per-
mitted or required with the knowl-
edge of railroad managements that
an employe has worked overtime.
The house agreed to the conference
report on the legislative. executive
ana judicial bill and then resolved
itself into committee or the whole
for the further consideration of the
sundry civil bill holding a night ses-
sion in the hope of completing the
measure BY the vote of lt5 to 35 an
amendment was adopted which pro-
yded for the continuance of work on
a geological map Of the United states,