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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
BEATRICE CAREY.

for highly polished wood.
The curtains for the room should hang
within the frame of the window and be
OF either some soft oriental silk or OF
Arabian net.
Gorgeous fabrics are to be had in these
yellow tones. but the trouble with most of
them is that they are altogether too rich
for ordinary purposes. The color found
In raw silk is admirable for covering
loose cushions, and the silk is not ct all
expensive. Another silk that has an orr
entail effect has the yellow combined with
a great deal Of blue.
Pictures and ornaments OF n certain sort
are needed In a yellow room. IL is well
TO exclude everything that is not Of
brown, blue or yellow. Pictures should
be Of dark tones and with dark frames
and no white mats. The yellow wall
makes a beautiful background for blue
china or for the iridescent blue glass OF
some Of the Japanese wares.
Yellow in combination with green is
particularly effective for a mans bed
room. A lighter yellow is the best for
this purpose. and the green should be OF
a medium tone, rather grayish. One very
successful treatment is to carry dado
OF gray-green burlap a little more than
half way up the wall. finishing 1t with
shelf OF stained wood. a rather narrow
one Is best, filing the space above with
clear, light yellow. A dark green waxed
floor Is the best for a room OF this sort.
Dull blue and green rugs blend In ad-
mirably with the colors OF the room. Fur
niture stained in the same tone as the
woodwork, with perhaps chair and table
In dull black. Yellow linen is the best
material for the straight window curtains.
They are swept back beneath a pleated
or gathered valance. The same linen does
very well for bed spread and covers, with
an applique design In blue and gyeen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
Farm Products Will Re-
store Confidence.

While readjustment. under certain con.
dtions. Is more or less painful. Il is.
nevertheless imperative under the pres.
en-; circumstances. Which have to do with
the financial situation. In reviewing all
the stirring events OF the financial situa.
tloE for the past 60 days, the situation
can be summed up In the fewest possible
words-we have descended. with almost
precipitate violence. from an abnormal.y
high TO a still more abnormal low level.
hence this readjustment Is unavoidable.
IL IN gratifying 10 note that the predic-
ticn made In this column FIVE or six
weeks ago/has beer verified. and that
had 10 drwith dividends 10 be declared
Ia January by the most powerful OF
railroad and industrial corporations. These
dividends, declared early In the month.
far exceeded even the most sanguine
expectations Once more all eyes rest
upon and all hopes center In the farmer.
IL IN he who has saved the day, and his
financial condition was never sounder.
due to n succession OF most profitable
crops. This year Is no exception TO the
rule, and will prove n most profitable
one TO all engaged In agricultural pur-
suits.
Wall Street Is looking up: In fact. that
"blueness" which has so long pervaded
the street" has almost entirely dlsap.
penred, and the brokers are wont 10
gambol, or gamble (take your choice). as
they did In the days when prosperity
was Mt the highest ebb. and many confi.
IDENTIFY predict the year Just beginning
viii yet prove n record breaker. and one
FREQ from the wildcat trading that char.
aeterized the closing months Of last year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
DOROTHY DALE.

Yellow. as the prevailing color OF
room. requires a strong contrast TO bring
out Its best points. As It reflects light
10 a considerable degree. IL is apt 10 be
glaring In any but a shady room. with
east or west exposure. where the sun
sants In warmly, but does not strike d.
rectly. Then. too. only one shade OF yell
low can be used successfully in the room.
as yellow Is not capable of the subtle
gradations OF color possible with other
colors. and when used successfully IL Is
always fatty treated.
For these reasons use dark woodwork,
either black, deep brown, mahogany or
dull green. The best way 10 choose the
right shade Is TO get n sample OF yellow
furniture brocade and match IL as nearly
as possible. One cannot go astray with
the rich hue OF these French fabrics. The
choice Of patterns is rather limited, as
most Of the yellow papers are on the
brocade order, but still very satisfactory
dull surfaces may be had In the German
papers. When II is desired TO lower the
height of the room the ivory ceiling can
be dropped on the side walls and the d.
vision marked by molding of dark
wood.
A rug is better than carpet on the
stained and polished fioor;' one that leaves
a wide margin of floor Is the best. II
carpet rug is desired choose brown
one, wilton or administer. A blue and
yellow kashmir rug Is very effective and
comparatively cheap. II may be supple
mentcd by n fur rug. though the latter
Is not necessary. IL green rather than
brown is the chosen color for the wood
work and furniture. then the rug should
also be of that color.
There should be very little upholstery
In yellow room. unless It is of the gen
eral tone OF the woodwork. but yellow
furnishes a wonderfully good background
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
Dealers in Realty See
Banner Year.

Another Instance OF where that old saw.
1T Is an Ill wind that does not blow
somebody good" proves true. A glance
at the columns OF the newspapers OF the
large cities, whether they be In the
North, East, South or West. shows A
most surprising activity In realty circles
and trading I'm this line is not only active
but In great volume. AS difficult as II
may prove for the more skeptical TO ac-
cept this statement without the proverbiai
grain OF salt, II Is nevertheless true.
Building materials OF every description
have been at almost prohibitlve prices for
a year or more, and this more than any.
thing else has checked operations OF great
magnitude or quantity. There has been n
marked decrease In the prices OF these
lines or late, and this may I'm n measure
account for the big transactions now
scheduled. Architects all over the country
report business as heavy. and many main.
tain that they have more plans on hand to
perfect and complete before spring opens
than they have had in years.
Real estate exchanges OF the large
cities are daily posting n volume OF trans
fers, and more especially does the actv-
ity affect suburban parcels. There Is a
tremendous boom, which clearly indicates
that confidence In the nations future Is
slowly but surely returning, and with the
opening OF spring the ground will be
broken for more new structures than I'm
any year previous for the past decade
One noticeable feature about the boom IN
realty about New York is reflected
through the avalanche OF 90 and 00-day
notices that have been received by the
savings institutions. In almost every IN
stAnce the deposltors' notice has been ac-
companied by the announcement that he
Is withdrawing his savings that he might
Invest them In building enterprise. and
with the almost never ceasIng demand for
dwellings within half-hour's ride OF
Wall Street. II II reasonable 10 suppose
that the investor IL making a wise move.
The rush 20 the suburbs was never so
great, and each year the man whose busi-
ness calls him 20 the large cities the de-
sire 20 hurry home 60 some green spot In
stead OF the stuffy downtown apartment
IL on the Increase.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

or red. This will make very showy.
artistic cottage.
The entrance Is at the right-hand side
through a small vestibule opening into
tho main living room. IA by IS feet.
The rear end OF this living room Is open.
ed up with two wide -columned archways,
the one on the left connecting with n
small den arranged for books and with
fireplace; the archway on the right
connecting with dining room, the latter
opening through the pantry into the
kitchen and also with rear door on TO
n porch. The main stairs lead up from
the front entrance There are also rear
stairs from the kitchen. On the second
floor are three nice chambers, good
bathroom and LIBERAL clothes closets. The
fr<l story may be finished in Washington
ir stained, and the second story I'm pine.
vanished. There is good basement
under the entire house, and the estimated
cost ought TO be sufficient to build this
house In any locality. fhis house is we'll
adapted TO a narrow lot. II will cost
10 build about $500, exclusive OF heat
ing and plumbing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
housekeeping Hints.

Lemons may be kept a long time
putting them In water. with a cover
lid TO the Jar. The water must be chang
about once a week. aud even II they a
kept In this way a month or so they W
be found TO be as frm as when fresh a.
also more juicy.
A broom should not be discarded becau
II shows signs of wear, as Il can
given new lease Of life by soaking
occasionally In hot suds and putting
out In the sun TO dry.
To cleanse n sink pour into II a soluti
OF copperas. Dissolve pound of CO
peras In a gallon of boiling water al
use when cold. Care should be taken :
place such solution In an out-of-the-wi
place. after first labelling II. as 1t
poison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

The evening gowns Of the present sea
son are very beautiful at their best. but
their designs nre rather difficult for any
but an expert gownmaker to follow. The
vogue OF the empire Is very noticeable
and, although most OF the imported mod
els on these lines are charming. the mode
Ia full OF pitfalls for an inexperienced
dressmaker. 10 is generally advised then
that the one-plece empire gown be at-
tempted only by skilful modiste. and
even then great care should be taken 10
select a material that will fall In grace
full. clinging folds. The skirts Of all
evening gowns this season. except for
very young girls. are made long and
sweeping. and the draped or tunic skirt
Is probably the most fashionable cut
These tunic skirts. II properly cut. do
not detract from the height of the hg-
re and should III closely around the
hips. the tunic portion being cut very
long. Ii Is only near the bottom OF the
skirt that the tunic asserts its separate
identity. For most wearers the tunic
with a long front poiut and back. with
the sides curving upward and shortest
from below the hip line. is most becom-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

beauty and comfort. Oriental treatment
Is just the thing for an ideal den, n low
beamed ceiling and walls In dark red
burlaps, with a few odd oriental bits and
colored lantern or two. will make n
sumptuous retreat for any man, and the
dear ladies may come In occasionally, n
they will be very proper and never for
get that this Is strictly the mans retreat
No modern home Is quite complete with
out a den; II may be quite small l0x10
feet will make good den. and can be
worked I'm" back OF the stairs or just
on the living room. A very pretty and
convenient den has been planned or from
the middle platform OF the main stairs
An open fireplace is great addition and
comfort In the den; there should also be
n closet and n convenient toilet-room.
To a professional man the den Is almost
a necessity. Here he may keep n portion.
II not all. OF his books. his desk. and. II
necessary. a safe. This latter should be
accommodated outside OF the room. with
the safe door only swinging into the den
by all means doors should be arranged
30 that the den can be closed up. thus
keeping sounds and smoke from other
parts Of the house.
Every house that contains n convenient
and well-arranged den is envicd by every
one. and carries an unmistakable sign OF
hospitality and good cheer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
THE MEMS CORNER.
BY A. RICHMOND PARKHURST, JR
Fisticuffs in Congress Not Without Precedent.

Wide comment was made by the news
papers Of the country at large when.
day or two prior to the Christmas re-
cess, Representatives John Sharp VIII
liams and David A. DeArmond came TO
blows. In fact. the fashion for this pro-
cedure was set by Representatives Lyon
and Griswold. Of Vermont and Connect
cut, respectively, on January 30, 179s,
when the former was numerically beaten
over the head with n cane In the hands
OF the latter after Lyon had spat In Girls.
wold's face. In 1856 Senator Charles
Sumner was the recipient of n tremend-
GUS hogging at the hands OF Representa-
tive Prescott s. Brooks. Of South Caro-
lima. This encounter created n furore In
the House. and Is always revived follow
ing any unpleasantness In that body An.
other instance OF where n Southerner and
a Northerner clashed was the encounter
between Galusha A. Grow. OF Pennsyl-
vania, and Congressman Keitt, of South
Carolina In this fight several other
members became involved, and free
scuffie ensued Mr. keitt afterwards
apologized on the floor of the House and
the incident was closed, after Mr.. Grow
had refused to consider n challenge to a
duel sent by Mr. Keitt. Senator's ingalls,
and vorhees cast parliamentary rules to
the winds on May !. 1888. when the lie
has passed and blows followed. This
tetto is jokingly referred TO by those who
witnessed 1t as dog fight" pure and
simple.
Uncle Joe Cannon. the present Speaker
OF the House, on August 27 INDUCED In
very strong language I'm the course OF
IN argument with william McAdoo. of
New Jersey. Again sides were taken by
those who witnessed the "go." and the
result was that Mr.. Beckwlth. of New
Jersey. and Mr.. Wilson. of Washington,
rame TO blows.
Waugh, of Indiana. and TurpIn. of Ala
bama, INDUCED In a free fight on the
ioor OF the House on February 10. 1893.
Peace was restored only after the dimn.
ptive sergeant-atarms was dragged into
he House clutching the heavily silver
mounted mace.
Five years later, on April 13, when the
Cuban war was under discussion, n spat
occurred between Representatives Bart
ett and Brumm. Bartlett hurled n heav-
ly bound volume OF the Congressional
Record at the head of the offending
brumm, and peace was only restored
lfter heroic tactics were brought into
,lay.
The first exchange OF blows on the open
loor OF the Senate was between Tillman
md MacLauren. both Of South Carolina.
dacTauren characterized a statement
reviously made by TIllman rs n "dellb-
rate and wilful lie," whereupon TILL
nan struck him n crushing blow In the
see Both members were voted In con-
smpt by their colleagues. This occurred
n February %. and a very few months
kisr Senators Beyeridge and Joe Bailey
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

came together, and again there was claret
spilled on the spotless floor of the Upper
House. Both are masters OF the art OF
oratory. and after indulging in these
flights Tor a while they became of so
personal nature that Bailey few at
Beveridge's throat and would have throt-
tied him had not friends interfered.
A number OF encounters In the House
and Senate have resulted In duels, and
Maryland was ever regarded as most
popular spot as the scene for these af-
fairs of honor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

way as diamonds. and then dried In
sawdust.
A very good way TO clean stones set
silver is to scrub them with a stiff.br
tied brush and prepared chalk. This
best done immediately after they .
worn. before the dust or moisture has
chance to work Its way into the ALUM
mum or lead foil
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
A Room Decorated in Yellow.

1t is not set directly In front OF the yell
low wall. Black and. white pictures and
green pottery 20 wei In this room.
BEATRICE CAREY.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

exalted Office Is enough for any man.
Evidently looks that way TO the fellow
on the outside.
Hard luck Of the hardest sort n that
which has befallen John Roberts. OF Port
Huron. Mich. who on the eve Of leaving
for jail. there 20 spend a long term for
chicken stealing received word that he
had just Inherited a fortune Of 100000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

John u. Hin. of Atlanta. Ca. Is the
first negro 20 receive Carnegie medal.
A check for $500 accompanied the medal.
One Of the many asplrants for the honor
of succeeding Roosevelt In the White
HOUSE asserts that four year, ~ that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13

Fnvors asked 20 far towards establish
Ing the boundry lines between friendship
and acqualntancesbip.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20

George A. Pearre, of the sixth district
of Maryland, embracing Garrett, Allie
gany, Washington, Frederick and Mont
gomery counties, was re elected 10 Con-
gress by plurality of scant 500, as
against approximately that Of almost 5000
in 1906. Considerable of this slump is
attributed to the liquor traffic, which at
tempted to defeat Colonel Pearre last
spring for the nomination and failed
Mr.. Pearre is obnoxious to the liquor
interests because of his steadfast attitude
in favor of the interstate liquor shipment
bill while he was member of the House
Judiciary committee. He was so strong
an advocate of this bill that Speaker
Cannon left him off the judiciary com
mittee of the present Congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20
The Dangerous consumptlve.

The dedication of the Bloede Hospital
for advanced cases OF consumption in
connection with the Eudowood Sanator-
ium near Towson, Nd, marks another
step of progress in the fight against
tuberculosis in this State. 1t indicates
that the people of Maryland are begin.
ming to realize the danger TO the commu-
rity of leaving the hopeless, durable, or
dying consumptive, who is poor, ignorant
or careless. in his own home, over
crowded as that home is very apt to be-
Such a patient very surely passes the
disease on to others similarly situated,
aud they in turn become centers of in
lection If we are to make progress in
stamping out consumption, these danger
Gus cases must be taken care of under
conditions that will make them harmless
TO the others of the community. Aside
from the humanitarian reasons. which, OF
course. are very great. sell, preservation
dictates the wisdom of establishing more
hospitals like the Bloede pavilion. The
people in every county of Maryland
should in no uncertain voice demand and
approve a temporary increase in the tax
rate which would provide funds sufficient
to build and equip modern pavilion for
advanced cases Of tuberculosis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20
In the Washington Letter this week,

In the Washington Letter this week,
our correspondent touches on the parcels
post and tells just why this reform in the
postal department, which would be of
inestimable benefit to all rural districts
where the free delivery service is in
operation. has not been enacted 1t cam
not be charged that this is campaign clap
trap, as the long residence of our cores.
pondent in the national capital, and his
acquaintance. with men and measures,
makes him thoroughly familiar with
affairs at the seat of government, and
places him in position to know what
he's talking about" as he undoubtedly
does. Everyone viii be we'll repaid for
the time taken in reading the Washing
ton Letter, as it comes from the pen of
an able and experienced journalist, and
will be found both of interest and profit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20

The fourth class postmasters are com
planning ofthe compensation, and repre-
sentatives Of their national organization
have lain their complaints before First
Assistant Postmaster Garfield.
The compensation of fourth class post
masters, is based or the number Of stamps
they cancel, these cancellations being, Of
course, only stamps on outgoing mail
Before rural free delivery was established.
they Claim, this method of compensation
was all right, for the reason that the out
going and incoming mail of fourth class
officers was about equal. Their plea is
now that the establishment of rural routes
has changed this, and incoming mail Of
fourth class officers, which are the starting
points of rural routes is abon, FIVE times
the outgoing mail This gives the post
master more work, consequently. it is a
first class excuse for howl for more pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 90, 1908.

Among the questions discussed at the
meeting Of the National Grangers this
week, in Washington, was the establish.
ment of system Of rural schools. Assis-
tant Secretary of Agriculture Willet M.
Hays advocated the system, stating he
had been working for the inception Of
such school system where children
brought up upon farms might learn things
necessary for them to know before they
can become what he termed good coun-
Try citizens" Mr.. Hayes liz his discussion
also touched upon the importance of good
roads and perfect rural free delivery
system.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20

Political wiseacres are forecasting Sem
ator,ai possibilities. among them being
sElihu Root for United States Senator
from New York to succeed the decrepit
and disgraced Plat, and William Jen-
nings Bryan as Senator from Nebraska
two years hence
There appears little in the way OF op
position 10 the election Of Secretary Root
to the Senate, should hedesire the honor,
IN the event Of which the Empire State
would be represented in the Upper House
of Congress by brilliant aud able man.
something that cannot be said of either Of
her present representatives in that body.
Nebraska having chosen a democratic
Governor and Legislature at the recent
election, it is figured will enact some
reforms that are popular in the State.
One is a State act for guarantee of bank
deposits, and another is a primary cleo
ton law. under which the people vote
directly for U. S Senatorial candidates.
the Legislature ratifyine the vote. Ne
braska elects United States Senator two
years hence, and with the adoption of the
primary law the prediction is made Mr.
Bryan would be the popular choice, as
Nebraska is proud of the great con-
moner, who for years has led the fight
for reform in politics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20

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Caiarrh ever discovered. 1t is a vege,
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nor other harmful drugs. It is used both
internally and locally in the nasal pas,
sages. This great discovery is now being
mark eted Under the name of Rydale's
Catarrh Remedy. We guarantee every
bottle
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20

The Philippine service needs
teachers to instruct the intellectual
growth of Uncle Sans colonial
possessions, and circulars have been
received in this State inviting those
ambitious in that line 10 get III for
the examinations on December %
and 80 The positions pay $1,000
salary to start, with prospects Of
promotion and advancement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-20
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