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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

THE PROVIDENCE News, n sprightly Repub-
lican newspaper which in a few short months
has earned its way into the good graces OF the
people of New England-and many others be-
sides-has instituted plan toincrease its pop.
ularity aid at the same time gain valuable in.
formation for its readers. Its plan is this:
The NEWS proposes 10 send, ut its own ex.
pense, a representative Rhode Island working.
man 90 Great Britain 10 report upon the con-
dition OF workingmen there. IL will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide books
and all necessary information and assistance
In laying out his route. The man is to be sc.
lectcd by ballot by the readers OF the NEWS
and OF course he must be intelligent and able
in an occasional letter 90 express i'm n compre
hcnsive manner the result OF his trip.
BY this course the NEWS hopes 90 learn from,
an intelligent workingman the condition of
labor in "A Free Trade country rs compared
with its condition in this land Of Protection "a
American industries. The question Is already
an all-important one and its Importance wiil
Increase rs the great campaign of W,approach
es Information gained by the Nfws H. tho
way suggested will carry with n greater
weight than anything that could be written
merely from n political standpoint, and tlo
worthy editor of that paper j. Co be commend.
ed for his wise forethought In the matter
A paper, however, which like the NEWS "a.
Obliged Co double its size in less than n month
after It's first issue, may be cvr -eiod nj anX
time ~ aA,sass sosa Ideas Avn ss4sy usm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
From The Springfield Union.

The PROVIDENCE News las made a very
liberal offer "a. Rhode Island workingmen, and
one that should have excellent practical re-
suits. The plan Is outlined as follows;
The News proposes TO send Mt its own ex-
pensc a representative Rhode Island working
man 90 Great Britain 20 report upon the con-
dition Of workingmcn there. IL will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide
books and all necessary information and as
sistance in laying out his route. lie will start
some time in May. and will have time enough
20 do a great deal of sightseeing besides inves-
tigating huts and novels and tenements
England and Scotland are so compact that a
great deal OF work and play, too, can be
crowded into n trip of fairly generous dura-
tion.
The choice of the man who Is 10 enjoy this
"trip is left with the readers OF the paper, the
only conditions being that he be one who
earns his living by daily labor and Is compe-
tent and willing 10 keep those who have
chosen him 20 represent them informed by
sending an occasional letter TO the NEWS, Civ
ing the results OF hIs Investigations. The con-
dition Of European workingmen has been de-
scribed frequently, but II often heppcns that
reports are biased by the economic views OF
the writers, and the present plan should re-
suit In report that workingmen and oil
others can depend upon ss substantially accu-
rate. The letters on the saaisct al We read
With inv .sst and ps0aA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

They Have Some Advantages Over the
Pretty Ones.

Most ugly girls have something pretty
about them, and the few who know that
they cannot claim even this limited en-
dowment become pathetic to men of a
generous mind, exciting pity, and we all
know what pity is akin to under favora-
bic conditions. lrecall maiden OF this
stamp who secured a handsome and de-
voted husband by her very hopelessncss
OF winning his preference, by the tender
humility OF her worship of himself. Liv-
ing in the same house, the constant APP
peal 10 his chivalry became more powerful
at last than all the varied charms OF other
women he might have won.
Ugly girls, however, generally carry
their consolation with them in q blessed
unconscioasness of their want OF good
looks; have we not all seen them stand
before tllft-- mirror, noting the effect of n
color or a new fashion, with an undis-
guisod expression OF admiration on their
faces-vcry much like the ugly young man
who tics his cravat, and smiles at his
image in the glass with the comforting
mental comment, Not handsome, but
devilish fascinating"
The statement that "ugly girls are gen
orally left to run to waste, as unappro-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
YOUNG TEMPERANCE WOMEN.
The Reception and Addresses at the
Trocadero Last Evening,

A reception was held at the Trocadero
last evening in observance of the tenth an
niversary of the Young Women's Christian
Temperance Union. The president, Miss
Nellie b. Pearce, assisted by the vice
presidents, Mrs William III. Thurber,
Miss Grace Il. Atkins and Miss Eudora H.
.Joslin, received There was large num-
Der present, among them being many per-
sons prominent in the city's churches
The exercises consisted of an address of
welcome by the president, Miss Nellie B.
Pearce; brief history of the union by
Mrs. Frances Bates, who was one Of the
original members; an address by DIR. +.
Benjamin Andrews, president of Brown
University, and singing by the Athena
Quartet from Bell street chapel
The paper by Mrs Bates gave an inter-
esting account of the formation OF the
union and its history during the ten years
of its existence. She stated that the pur-
pose of the union was TO study all aspects
OF the question of liquor traffic and in
temperance. The tea room connected with
the organization was an established fact
at the fourth annual meeting. Rest cot
tage at Buttonwoods for working girls
was established four years ago last sum
mer. Mrs. Bates closed with descrip-
ton Of the work of the union.
President Andrews said that he thought
that an organization like the Young Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
worked new conception Of Christianity
or rather n step in the realization of that
conception. The work of those who aid
charities and such an organization as this
is a divine work which the Almighty has
given to be done. The power of women
in organizing could be seen in the even
ing's reception and President Andrews
said he believed if il was in the power of
women to do anything they should be al
lowed TO 90 ahead and do il.
During the evening light refreshments
were served in the adjoining dining room.
After enjoying time of social intercourse
the party broke up.
The affair was in charge of the social
committee, consisting of Miss r. l.. Ring,
chairman; Mrs j. G.. Woolwoph, Mrs. III.
L. Forsyth Miss \. VI. Carr, Miss +. Il.
Angel and Miss X X Bull.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
THE MODERN GIRL.
Effect of Physical Education Ia Ameri-
can scminaries.


can scminaries.
This is the era OF the heavy weight ath-
letic young woman, who walks abroad
with the swinging tread of grenadier,
shoulders erect, chest expanded and head
held high, young woman who can hold
her own in boxing match, thinks moth
ing of ten mile walk and is altogether
new type OF American independence. She
is the evolution OF the modern college.
Professor Bragdon of Lassell Seminary
is authority for these facts: Since the
opening OF the seminary in September up
TO date forty-two young women have
gained Q pounds or over; three, Ii each;
two, 16 one, 10; one, 20; one, %; and
the record breaker has gained over %
pounds in little over four months. The
featherweight of them all weighs 81
pounds, the heaviest plump 1877, and they
are the healthiest set of girls in all New
England. So much for calisthenics, ath-
letics, physiology and hygiene in the cur
riculum of higher education, for Lassell
specializes health and avoirdupois even
above Greek and Latin as important
points of culture. It is TO Lassell we must
look to controvert all lingering prejudice
OF the debiltsting effect of higher oduca-
tion.-Boston Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
cnsngcabie slipper Toes.

The girl who dotes on pretty slippers
has adopted the sweetest little fad in con-
uection with them. She has found that
the toe Of her satin or silk slipper wears
out long before it should, and that there
is n remedy for this in the adjustable slip
per toe. They are easily fastened on and
are made OF silver, gold and bronze. The
society girl has the adjustable toe made Of
gold, upon which is her monogram spark
ling with her favorite stone. A dark red
satin slipper will have golden too upon
which ~ n monogram OF garnets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
CHAT WITH wOME>.

TO NE Womans Department Of the Nerg
Please print the description OF the dress,
head-gear and arrangement OF hair OF span
ish girl OF ~. II possible in Mondays, Tues
days or Wednesdays edition. lNQUinEn.
If the Spanish girl lives In large town
and belongs TO well-to-do family she viii
wear lust about what a French or Yankee
girl would, except that she will show al
ways fondness for black and for lace
wearing
If inquirer" is thinking about a mas
querade costume and asks about the ira
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
From the Newport Observer.

THE PROVIDENCE News has made the prop
ostion 20 the workingmen among its readers
that they select one Of their number to spend
a couple of months abroad during the coming
summer TO travel, study the labor situation in
western Europe and tell them about his ex-
periences. This is the most sensible form that
the voting-contest fad has yet taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
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From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer.

From Col. Harris OF the Newport Observer.
NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. IL, 1892.
Editors Of the Providence Setcs:
Any effort or any undertaking that has for
its object the broadening of the mind and the
exciting of a thirst for knowledge, is 10 be
commended. Travel, more than any other
thing, will accomplish these objects. and the
proposition of the NEWS to aid some one o. its
readers in the requirement of useful informa-
tion abroad, 10 be disseminated among the
people of our State upon his return, appears
TO be particularly interesting and laudable.
If the fortunate individual is really fortu-
nate, l. g., IL he is the possessor of an evenly
balanced mind and has sufficient intelligence
to warrant the belief that he will present i'm
partial and readable pen-pictures of the result
of his enquiries and observations, then the en-
terprise of the NEWS will surely not be In vain;
it must be productive OF much good Icer-
tainly trust that such will be the case
Believe me. yours faithfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
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IL
What the Newspapers Say About 1t.
From the woonsocket Reporter.

The proposition of THE PROVIDENCE News
TO give Rhode Island workingman a free
trip TO Europe, TO examine into and report
upon the condition of the working classes
there, is about the only sensible thing yet done
in the way of newspaper coupon voting. The
NEWS is TO be congratulated on its good taste
and penerosity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

Queen Victoria Is pretty we'll along
in years aud may not live TO sec 1893
or or5. Go this ycar-for nothing.
maybe. Read about the free trip or
page =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
MRS. VI. v. Boy sToN.

The Rhode Island Workingmcns'
representative will have huge time
for 100000 next summer. Read n
bout IL, Page =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

Women are haunting the remnant
counters for brocaded silk TO be made up
into under petticoats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
From Ballard Smith, Editor n. Y. World
IGMt1N
the Managing Editor, ,BrookIynTimes

From the Managing Editor BrooklynTimes
DAILY TIMES EDITORIAL RooRs,
BROOKLYN, Jan. 10, 1892.
Editors Netrs:
Your "trip to Europe" idea is by long odds
the best that any American newspaper within
the range of my observation has yet devised.
IL says in effect to the workingmen OF Rhode
Island: "Choose your own delegate. Select
from your number the one man you believe
to be most unprejudiced, most capable of CIV
ing an honest and intelligent report on the
condition of labor in Europe, and send him
there to investigate. The NEWS will foot the
bills and publish the report whatever it may
be-" It's great idea, and for one | will
watch with more than common interest for
the report. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

AN the newest gowns are being made
with short waists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
A GRAND ORGANIZATION.
A National Assembly Of Americas
Patriotic Women.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

The Inception and Growth Of n Strong
Youag society It, Aim, Object and
scope-Lose of cOuntry Ideaiised-sls-
ters az the north and south United.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

Are you In want Of Heips rrya 1O-ctn'
advertisement I'm the news"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17

ditional dress with that end in view, she
should eatherher hair quite high and fast n
il with tall comb; about the comb ST.,
should arrange long black scarf, as wide
"a one as possible, letting it envelope her
head and come around in front TO cover
the shoulders and tops of the arms. A
skirt would he appropriate, with lace
sleeves and "A sash of Spanish yellow or
crimsom black lace fan.
A piquant costume would he that of a
Spanish brigand's daughter, with little
round Figaro jacket of black velvet edged
with short gold bail fringe: short black
skirt, crimson sash and crimson hand
kerchief wrapped about the hair; over the
handkerchief n felt slouch hat with
feather.
The cut given is that of Spanish peas
ant girl, with Figaro jacket and short
skirt trimmed with fringe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-17
10 the Tvoman,s Derartmlnt 81 the Nelcs:

To the Womdn's Department 0f the Ncics:
We are and have been from the first, sub
scribers TO and readers of your excellent pa
per. My family say never skip word ON
there are always valuable information and
helpful suggestions TO be found there.
| wish To get new pillows for my heds. and
HvHtt rTyFC1r or your KIND Invitation to ask
through your columns the information | de-
sire
Are holsters used un, the pillows? If SO,
how broad should they Lo madeI How large
should the pillows be, and are pillow sbams
used? MRs. w. V. Nj.
The NEWS is grateful for your apprecia-
tion. Bolsters are unnecessary, and in any
case should not be allowed TO remain on
the bed at night. Their tendency is al
ways to make person round shouldered.
A good size for the pillows is 80 inches
by % or %.
Pillow shams are going out Of use al
together
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-01
Punching steel.

Mr.. f. II. Lewis. Of the Philadelphia En-
giueers' club, in "A paper on the use Of soft
steel in bridges, said;
1t IS desirable 10 place a limit on the
thickness Of punched steel The thicker
the material the greater is the danger
caused by punching. Recent tests made
show that punching Injuries steel less than
iron. up to say threequarters OF an inch
thickness. at which point the two materials
are about equal in this respect. Beyond
this point the value OF steel after punching
decreases quite rapidly as the thickness in
cTeases.
In iron the percentage seems 20 be much
more constant. the range being only from
50 to y per cent. The character OF the
fracture after punching is also materially
affected by the thickness Of the material,
as was seen by examining the photographs
submitted. Mr. Lewis proposes TO limit
To one-half inch the thickness Of mate
rial subjected 10 punching, except that
in girders over fifty feet long il may be
nine-sixteenths Of an inch, in top chords
and end posts five ghths Of an inch, and IL
shoes, pedestals and bedplates. thrse-quar-
tiers of an inch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-01
UnbreaISabIe Glass.

or the various attempts 20 replace brittle
glass by a similarly transparent but 1eN
bic resisting body, that Of the Austrian en-
pineer. Herr Eckstein is worthy Of record.
His process, rs described by Hhe Industrial
World, is rs follows: Prom four TO eight
parts Of collodon wool are dissolved in
per cent. in weight of ether or alcohol; this
solution is mixed with from to4 per cent.
Of castor oil or other nonresluous oil, and
from A to 10 per cent. Of resin or Canada
balsam. This mixture is spread on a glass
plate and dried under the influence OF a
current Of hot air. by which it il trans
formed in a short space Of time intoa trans
parent, hard, vitreous plate, the thickness
Of which can be regulated as desired. The
material thus obtained is said TO resist the
action of salts, alkalies and acids, and Is
odorless. The advantages which II pos.
sesses over glass are that it Is flexible and
almost unbreakable It's inhammabilty IS
much inferior to that OF other coilodion
combinations. and it can be further reduced
by the addition OF magnesium chloride,
while an admixture of zinc white produces
an ivory appearance Any color or shade
may be impaired TO the new glass"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-01

Of the biggest shows have strained after
novelty ana given work 10 hundreds u
shapely young women by tacking a hg
spectacular show to the tail Of their real
circus. bnt that "a subterfuge. II doesn't
add novelty tothc old show-it oaly gives
Us new one with il for one price of adj
mission.
have searched for new circus features
which will be seen this season, and my
search has been fruitlcss. The most inter
esting things IycsOund have been mere
details. One Of them, however, is worthy
of passing notice Attempts have been
made for wears 10 train cats 10 do tricks OF
various kinds, but with Indifferent success
Troops Of the animals have even been eX-
hiDited from time 10 time, but they were
sorry performers. The feline tribe IS in
telligent enough, but it won't do as it's
told. It's not amenable TO discipline.
This year. however, patient man VIII
show the result of what must have been a
long and exasperating effort. lie has
actually taught pack Of cats so well that
they will do tricks Of the most intricate
and difficult kind without hesitation or
revolt. lie harnesses two Of them to
tiny hook and ladder truck, and while they
trot along with it another sits with paws
Pravely held on the steering wheel and still
another drives One rides "A velOcipede.
A big maltese does tricks upon ladder.
But best Of ali are the two that box.
Standing on their hind feet in miniature
arena, they cuff and dodge, pummel, adj
vance and retreat IN true prize ring style
The men the children all love so we'll
the clowns-will be with us again this sea-
son with all their oldtime capers all their
oldtime Jokes, which no one listens 10 or
could hear If he did, and few-a very few
new antics The desperate yearnlng for
novelty I'm the breasts Of the circus mag
mates is illustrated by the fact that two
clowns will draw enormous salaries this
year because they have contrived TO make
n donkey of themselves in somewhat un-
usual way. This is literal They have
had the bead back and tail Of an ass built
out of papicr macho and other property
room" materials One OF them bears this
upon his head and shoulders, while the
other merrjly mounts it and rides Ike
wildfre The effect as this nOndescript
runs madly around the ring is very funny.
Ergo, they are lucky men, and may buy
their wives new sealskin sacks next win
ter.
The business manager Of one OF the big
eest Of circuses gave me, the other day,
some startling figures on the magnitude Of
his show Investigation showed me that
they were not greatly exaggerated
To begin with, this circus has more than
100 advance agents on the road today. it
uses SO horses in one way or another,
employees III performers dts total pay roll
includes more than 1000 names, uses biz
tent containing l2S 700 square feet Of can
vas and has dozen small ones, carries
twenty elephants, spends a quarter of n
million this year in printing and as much
for costumes, has four brass bands, can
put nearly lOo chariots and cages into
its street parades. and has at least two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-01

"What amuses me more than anything
else in society" said rather cynical
woman Of fashion. SIS TO watch people,
and see Just n little more than is betrayed
on the surface: ! confess it interests me
vastly. although Won may think il rather
trivial on my part-but it is Ike reading
Thackeray'7 Book Of Snobs' illustrated by
tablcau wants At n dinner the other
evening, before one Of the biggest balls o.
the season, Mesdames J. and T., who were
10 receive at the big affair later on. were
both present, regal in their Jewels and gen
eral magnilcence. What is the matter
with Mrs. W said Mrs s., who sat next
me. DO you notice how distract and
worried she eeemsY Yes, and / know the
reason / answered; Mrs. T. has on better
levels than she has, and her diamonds
have never been eclpsed before
"'Nonsense,' said my neighbor, that
surely cannot be the reason, she is too
much a woman Of the world to give herself
away ike that. But She certainly looks
anything but pleased about something.
"And indeed her sulNness, OF whatever
Il was. was obvious. and after dinner she
left very early. making some excuse about
going home before the ball she is gong
10 put on more jewels. You will See /
whispered to Mrs S. Well, she replied,
If She does. will aythat You are pretty
clever mind reader 4 little later, when
we happened to 20 into the ballroom to-
gethcr, gave her triumphant glance
Mrs. Y. had managed 10 muster just few
more brlliants than her rival and had re-
covered her good humor New York
TriIunn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-01

John Burns, the great labor leader, has
had q remarkably successful career for enc
of his years. with comparatively little edu
cation and no political training Tie Is
looked mp 10 for advice By al strikers ~
Great Britain, and the influence which he
wiclds is therefore tremendous. Contrary
to the generally accepted idea he is q con
seryativo and particularly mild hammered
man. Mr. Burns is thiny-three years OF
age. although his thick chest, broad shoul-
ders and full beard give him the appear
ance Of being ten years Older. Tie calls
himself socialist democrat, and gives his
employment as working engineer Mr.
Burns has been a member of Tie London
county council for three years, and his AID
mirers predict that he will go much higher
ON the ladder OF political prlierment.