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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
From The Springfield Union.

The PROVIDENCE NEWS has made very
liberal offer to Rhode Island workingmen. and
one that should have excellent practical re-
suits. The plan Is outlined as follows:
pense a representative Rhode Island working
man 20 Great Britain to report upon the con-
dition OF workingmen there. II will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide
books and all necessary information and as
sistance in laying out his route. He will start
some time in May, and will have time enough
% do n 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 trip of fairly generous dura-
tlon.
The choice OF the man who Ia 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 TO keep those who have
chosen him 10 represent them informed by
sending an occasional letter 20 the NEWS, CIV
ing the results OF his investigations. The con-
dition OF European workingmen has been de-
scribcd frequently, but IL often happens that
reports are biased by the economic views Of
the writers. and the present plan should re-
suit in a report that worklngmen and all
others can depend upon as substantially accu-
rate The letters on the subject wul bs read
with interest and preas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
IL
What the Newspapers Say About 1t.
From tho Brooklyn Times.

THE PROVIDENCE NEWS has struck new
and valuable idea In the way of newspaper
balloting. 1t offers to the bona fde wage earn.
ing workman who gets most votes free trip
TO Europe, paying all his expenses and giving
him every possible facility to obtain informa-
ton and asking in return that he give through
its columns an honest and unprejudiced state.
ment of the conditions Of labor as he finds IL.
The offer Is open TO Democrat or Republican.
free trader or protectionist, and the result OF
the fortunate explorers visit will doubtless be
a valuable contribution to the literature Of the
pending campaign.
We may add that the editor as n staunch
Republican, is not taking very serious risks
from party stand point. II was just such an
exploring expedition as he invites represen-
tative Providence workman to take, that made
him one of the most earnest, as he is one of the
ablest, advocates of protection in the United
States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
A Giddy Girl OF si.fy-soven.

Mary A. Livermore, aged seventy, tells
little joke which will bear repeating;
about four years ago, says she, "Iwas
at little gathering OF people in which
were DIR. Holmes and Mr.. Whittier. They
began to talk about ages, and DR.. Whit
tier and DIR. Holmes confessed to almost
eighty. by the way said Mr.. Whittier
to me, you have not said how old you
are was then approaching sixty-seven,
and when / told them, Whittier said (:
Get thee along. Get thee along. Thou
art but gidety girl.'"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
USE THE BROOM.
Not on Your Husband but i'm House,
work and for Health.

work and Tor Healtn.
That there is not much sanitary or
strengthening influence in the operation
OF dusting is evident; and yet many
women, disdaining heavier work, reserve
this domestic duty for themselves and
waste much time upon it. Muscular mo-
tion is of little value unless vigorous and
swift. The slow walk and lettering move
ment do not rouse the blood from It's
torpidity. The lowliest labor when
zealously performed may be followed
by an unexpected hygienic effect.
There is the instance OF penniiess
young man, threatened with fever in
q strange country, shipping az deck
hand to return and die among his people.
During the voyage he scrubbed away the
dirt from the ship boards, and with it the
disease that had invaded his life-craft.
A story is also told OF a family whose
women were of the delicate, ailing
sort. Misfortune obliged them to per-
form their own domestic work. What
seemed for them sad necessity proved
itself a double blessing. They gained
what they had never known before,
robust health; and their enforced economy
restored them TO a prosperous condition.
Not all physicians are clear-sighted or
independent enough to prescribe as ala
one of their number. A young lady sup
posed to be suffering with an@mia, ner-
vous prostration, and other fashionable
ills sent for the family doctor. Is there
anything can do to get well?" she asked,
after the usual questioning. "There is"
answered he. Follow this prescription
faithfully" The folded scrap OF paper
read as follows:
"One broom use in two hours of house
work dsily."-Alice =. Tweedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

Many people talk as il there was great
deal of heroism i'm a woman throwing her
self neck and crop overheard in the matri-
monial sea. But the fact is most women
have an innate love of home and home
ties Nine women out OF every ten would
prefer singing lullabies to their children
to standing upon the lecture platform.
Even higher education does not take the
heart out of woman. A knowledge OF
Greek and the diferential calculus need
not unsex her. The more she is educated
the more she ought TO feel aps feel sensi-
bly,. She IL not n one-sided creature, but an
evenly developed being. When the right
man comes she will take him for better or
for worse, and thrice blessed is the man
thus chosen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
An Ornamental Cheese.

or all the odd and apparently inexplic-
able customs prevailing in Switzerland
the funniest one is that which authorizes
The presentation to a bride and bride
groom on their wedding day OF an elabor-
ate cheese. The cheese is used as family
register and heirloom, on which the
births, deaths and marriages are recorded.
Some of these old cheeses date back to
1850. At recent agricultural show, held
in Gessenay, one of these cheeses, from
10 to $50 years old, was exhibited by a
country squire. There is absolutely
no historical reason given for this
superstitious act, but the bride treasures
her cheese as fondly as her wedding
gown, and the edible family register is
accorded the place OF honor in the princi-
pal room of the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
AS 1T LOOKS TO WOMEN.
The Very Latest and Most Beautl-
fuI Fashions.
A NEW HAT FOR EACH DAY,
Curious Notes About Women Gathered
From Everywhere-iiso Some Useful
Hints as To Dress-How TO Make Home
Happy Place.

Bernhardt and the English Queen have
very decided ideas on beds and their equip
ment. The queen travels always with her
own especial sleeping couch among her
luggage. Bernhardt is content with pack
ing about the country her own bed linen,
an eiderdown quilt of pale pink silk, and
a great collection of pillows of all sizes,
covered with finest linen, frilled with lace,
and elaborately monogramed. They are
the last things to be packed when she
starts, the first TO be unpacked when she
arrives at her destination. A man, the
husband of her maid, has charge OF all
this packing and unpacking, and is re-
sponsible for the costly gowns and cele-
brated jewels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
xau VIII Try This surely.

Any woman whose cheeks ere pale and
who won't rouge can have the prettiest
glow in the world by sponging the cheeks
with one teaspoonful OF benzine in three
ounces OF rose water. II does not color,
but simply calls the blood to the cheeks
naturally, and cannot possibly hurt the
most delicate skin or conscience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Eur Holds It's Place.

Fur will naturally hold its place as
garniture till the season closes. You see
Il everywhere, and sometimes where you
don't expect to see it, "a, for instance, on
dinner dress. In former times IL would
have been deemed sadly out OF place there,
but this Is an age which, like spoiled
child, is bound to have its own way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Still Loxv-Croyvned.

The low-crowned bonnets which look
eccentrically small before they are
trimmed, but which become airy creations
OF grace and beauty, are still to be worn.
The brims are in fiat, saucer-shape and the
crowns are hardly larger than low teacups.
Hats are also exceedingly small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
A NEW HAT EACH DAY.
How nm Ingenious Woman Can Deceive

How nm Ingenious Woman Can Deceive
the Pubuc as TO Her Resources.
The hats of the new year are ever 80
pretty, and for once, nj least, they are not
very expensive, and they are capable, too,
Of a readjustment at home, which makes
one hat do the work OF half dozen.
"See how cheat the public" exclaimed
bithe little artist, as she was dressing
herself 10 60 out To a luncheon party.
This black velvet hat with the
soft crown is becoming 20 me on
al occasions, and l vary its appearance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Thr Ci,opr,rn s.irdI..

The Cleopatra girdle has becomes a ne>
cessity in these days of soft swathing
draperies, the effect OF which would be
ruined by even the suggestion Of corset.
II is scarcely sitter than a Jersey and has
Just sufficient consistance 10 hold the
fgure in place without giving a single
artificial line. IL is comfortable beyond
words, but being 30 short can obviously
be worn only by slight, willowly women
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
From the Newport Observer.

THE PROVIDENCE News has made tho prop
osition TO 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, 1892-02-04

The silk Roman sashes are the rage
again. They come in all the tints of the
rainbow and have very deep silk fringe,
making a graceful back drapery to plain
evening gown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
&&777A2s4- K 2s4-A.,
From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer

From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer.
NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. H. 1892.
Editors Of the Providence Ne,ps:
Any effort or any undertaking that has for
its object the broadening Of the mind and the
exciting of a thirst FOR knowledge is to be
commended. Travel. more than any other
thing, will accomplish these objects. and tho
proposition Of the News to aid some one OF its
readers in the requirement of useful informa-
tion abroad. TO be disseminated among the
people of our State upon his return, appears
10 be particularly interesting and laudable.
II the fortunate individual is really fortu-
nate, !. e., IL be 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-pctures OF the result
of his enquiries and observations, then the en-
terprise of the NEWS will surely not be in vain;
II must be productive Of much good II GER
tainly trust that such will be the case.
Believe me. yours faithfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Table Linen.

Responsible dealers say that with
proper care the table linens Of to-day
" which are In weekly use will last ten
years. The table linen OF old times has
outlasted generations. But there is me-
linen spun now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

noon the promenades are black with Hen
riette cloth, Grape and Persian lamb. Take
a pretty Sunday to go church visiting and
YOU will find the pews in Grace, st.
Thomas, st. Bartholomew, st. Paul and
Trinity Chapel half full OF melancholy
stuff. London ranks second in the list,
and Paris third, which goes to prove that
the rate at which New Workers live is the
mace that kills.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
From the woonsocket Reporter.

The proposition of THE PROVIDENCE NEWS
20 give a Rhode Island workingman 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
nd oanarositv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

DO you want n Room or n Tenement
watch the columns ofthe "News,r or. bet
ter stiiI, insert . 1o-eent advertisements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
A CHARMING EFFECT.

This Is lovely toilette with a petticoat
Of white gauze embroidered with punches
Of mauve flowers, and plain plisse white
gauze bodice. The trimming, as designed,
Is made Of pansy, pearl-grey, and fresh
butter stripped faille, and OF pale mauve
ribbon ruches also on the Vatican Court
train, which comes from the shoulders;
the gloves are grey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
IN GRACEFUL LINES.

II is impossible to convey the effect pro-
duced by this gown OF pale blue damask ii
was trimmed with sapphire velvet; white
lace plisses complete the petticoat, the
manfeau de cour being in sapphire velvet,
too, and white gloves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

DAILY TINES EDITORIAL RooWs,l
BROOKLYN, Jan. l6, 1890.
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.
u says in effect TO the workingmen Of Rhode
Island: "Choosa your own delegate. Select
from you- 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 1t 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, 1892-02-04
YOU MUST STUDY YOUR DRESS
Give the Dressmnker the Benefi Of Your
Original ideas.

There is no more dangerous fallacy than
the prevalent one that all a woman has to
dc, in order to be well dressed is to make
choice of fashionable dressmaker and
give her full power to act in the premises,
as the lawyers say. The fashionable
dressmaker might occasionally turn out
gown which would suit your style ex-
actly; but in neither case will it do for
you calmly TO sit down and fold your
hands. You must cooperate; you must
burden your mind with details; you must
study out questions which your dress
maker, in the natural rush and hurly-
burly OF the commercial side OF her busi-
ness, has not sufficient time TO solve for
you. The young Sside who puts his whole
mind on his tie accomplishes a result,
anyway, and what is life without results?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
From the Managing Editor, Boston News

From the Managing Editor, Boston News
EDITORIAL Rooms, THE Boston NEWS
2yo WASHINGTON STREET,
BosroN, Jan. IA. 1se2.
Editors Providence Netcs:
The Boston Neics congratulates its Provi-
dence nsmesake on the enterprise displayed
in its " free trip 70 Europe" plan. 1t is GER.
tainly a sommendable idea for a Republican
newspaper to investigate in this manner the
condition of the British ,@ork-s.an. The
method You adopt will cert >.nly dHsouse the
public mind from any impression that the re.
port will be biased by political prejudice.
Success to you. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

New York has more widows than snN
other city in the w9sld. Qn . lns alter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

rnE aEAsURE OF OUR DAYS.

-
In al our walks, In all eur ways,
ThInlk not tho measure of our days,
"a gauIIcd BY agures and by rules,
AZ erst was taught us In the schools,
|4l3Gt % wc helpA brothers needs
BY noble sotsand generous deeds,
BY giving comfort where we may,
by llgtfiug up q mourner's way;
The sufnof means that we employ
10 turn ieIlow's lila to joy--.a
This y ne measure Of our days,
A xetefan In the wars Of life,
~ pfIsoned soldier In the strife
q ~ with stingy, enyious Tine
u AZ who makes his actions rhyme
Topniversal brotherhood.
Thoagh long or short hath been his road
CsnfD leasdes his abode
Among Ills kind, II matters least
So fellows by him have been blest.
His life Is measured by his plan
OF dealing with his fellow man.
This is the measure Of his days.
And much methinks OF time he gains,
For all bis labors, all his pains,
For reaching outward far and near
To succor waat and shelter lear.
No stingy paddock hens him 10,
To mean desires and groveling sin,
widows blessing him avails,
An orphans prayer some good entails,
While stretching outward over man
He converse holds with Natures plan,
And solving life's deep mysteries,
He grasps eternal verities.
This is the measure OF his days
II. q. Rice.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

II drink Of good whiskey is not
forthcoming a bum will drop said a
weary looking tramp one day last week
in an uptown saloon.
II guess he'll drop anyway" said
the fresh bartender. as he brought down
the bung starter with telling effect up.
on the head Of the tramp, who was
shortly afterward taken to the hospital
for repairs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Look here, George. | am positively
tired Of your talking love TO mo this way
every time you call" Marry me, then,
and III never speak another word Of
love TO you as long as live"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Bsathsrstone--"I have just made the
mistake Of my life." Ringway--"IIow
soT' Featberstone--"I was foolish
enough TO call on my doctor in silk
hat and he charged me double rates"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25

Passenger (familiarly 10 street-car con-
duetor) How are you this morning :"
Conductor (extendisg his hand polite
ly)-"Fare.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
GanwnIl--"Hsllo. Battlefield. M

Gsswell-"Hsllo, Bellefeld,
seen you for six months. Are yoIV
keeping books for Sheets Il Lime
Bslle6eld mo Pm travelling for thN
firm" "Ab, since when I" "Since Sat
urday. II was on that day they told.
me 10 take n long walk"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-03-25
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Smyrna times., 1892-07-06
Death of G. A. Wick.

Gustavus A. Wick, widely known
from his business as a barber, died on
the Both Ult., in his 51st year. 1t is
not saying too much to say that he
held a high place in the regard of his
associates and the business men of the
community-a position won by his
uprightness, honesty and general
kindliness and good will to his fellows.
He came to the country from Ger
many 35 years ago direct to Smyrna to
learn the barber trade with John
Fisher, with whom he served an ap-
premiership of four years. At the end
of this time he went to Wilmington
where be remained four years and mar
ried, returning then to Smyrna to sue
ceed Mr.. Fisher where he remained
until his death. While in Wilmington
he Joined Hope Lodge, No. 81, l. o. o.
F., and remained a member until he
died. He was also an active member
of Harmony Lodge, A. +. and A M,
and also a member of Mcdonnell En-
campment, !. o. o. F., this town. and
maintained an honorable membership
all the time.
His thOughtfulness and care for his
family was shown In the fact that he
had his life insured in the North Wes-
tern Mutual Association of Chicago for
$2500. He was also insured in the
Delaware Mutual Association. He
leaves besides his widow four children,
three boys and one girl, the three last
under age. Several years ago be built
himself house corner Delaware and
Frazer streets, that makes his family a
comfortable home.
His remains we're inferred Sunday
afternoon at the Odd Fellows Gene
terry, under the direction of Harmony
Lodge attended by a large number Of
citizens, the religious ceremony being
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wilson. His
health had been failing for three years
more especially since a severe attack
OF grippe last winter was year, the
immediate cause of his death however
being from paralysis few weeks since
He was of Lutheran parentage, at
tending here, though not a member,
the Presbyterian Church He main.
tanned through life an unblemished
character, and in dying, leaves II hon
ored and respected by all who knew
hiir.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-06
SUNDAYS Storm.

Sunday was peculiar summer day
From early morning until the final
heavy rain and change of wind in the
evening, the wind blew almost hurri
can all day, doing no damage however
besides whipping of numerous twiggs,
leaves and some smaller limbs of trees.
The clouds lOOmed up and threatened
rain at four o'clock, rising and reced-
ing, the rain not coming until after six
and finishing before eight o'clock. The
rainfall was the heaviest of the season,
a sOaker. 1t was much heavier still in
the upper part of the State, diminishing
until only a small shower at Milford
aud but a sprinkle at Georgetown.
1t was storm that swept across the
nation. Great damage was done in
Illinois and Ohio, and eight persons al
least were killed. A train on the Wa.
bash Railroad ran into a washout xii
ling FIVE men. The town of Carey, il
Ohio, was almost wiped out, and the
wheat crop of Northern Kentucky anC
Southern Ohio was damaged 10 the
extent of 100000.
The great blow continued East NOV
ing at the rather remarkable rate of 81
miles an hour. The storm work eC
great havoc in the towns in Centra
and Eastern Pennsylvania, cutting
swath of devastation in straight lin,
from Reading to Easton. The fai
buildings at Bethlehem were unrOOiet
and one of the dOrmitories of Lafay
ette College badly damaged by light
ming.