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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

into things of sculptured beauty, If the
dusty highways of our State are not soon
made into paths of Already, IL the
yards. lawns, streets, highways, school
houses, churches, railroad stations and a
hundred ether matters" to quote
from the prospectus of the Rhode
Island Improvement Association, are
not changed from good TO better aud
from better to best" we will miss our
guess. AT any rate we shall not be able
to charge the new improvement associa-
tion with the lack of proper and
fatherly concern about all these things
not so long as Mr.. IRVING M. SMITH is
president, and Mr.. THOMAS w. BIcK-
NELL is secretary. And that isn't all
that we are to expect, either, from the
new association, for the prospectus tells
us that the plan is to encourage legis-
lation relating TO good town and State
roads, public parks, the protection OF
wooded areas as reservoirs for water
supplies, and the introduction into our
higher schools and colleges of courses
Of study relating to husbandry, and of
the arts as related to Nature" Hurrah
for husbandry and Nature.
Hurrah for improvement Improve
ment is the order Of the day. Let us
find out something to improve and then
form an association aud get up con-
stitution and bylaws and improve it.
Organization and concentration are the
approved methods of successful en-
deavor. Dinners and frequent meet
ings, and discussions, and dodgers are
the recognized media for the ac-
complishment of great reforms.
The Rhode Island Improvement
Association is now loose in the commun-
ity and any idea we may have entertained
of some day moving out of the
State is now abandoned while we wait
and watch with unfeigned interest the
march Of improvement in our conditions.
Unless we except that interestingly
pestiverous organization, the Rhode
Island Business Mems Association, we
know Of no institution in town that can
be depended upon to make more of a
fuss among rs than this new product of
unselfish beneficence aud aesthetic iu-
spiration, the Rhode Island Improve
ment Association.
We hold our breath in rapt anticipa-
ton of we know not what.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

How far it is wise to give the Board
Of Managers Of the State Agricultural
School carte blanche to expend 10000
for the redemption of the Kingston
desert is easily demonstrated 10y recall
ing the burned down building erected
by their talent. This costly building
was not only piece of monumental
hideousness, architecturally, but it was
structuraIly weak and if it had not been
mercifully burned down, would likely
enough have collapsed some fine day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

In his Recolloctions, published in
Tho Century, Aubrey dc Vurc, the Irish
poet, tells an amusing ancodote of the
learned head Of one of the Cambridge col.
lcges. Scholars hiahfy esteemed this mas
ter for his learning. but tho undcrgradu-
ntos thought him "as dry rs the remainder
biscuit after voyage" One day two un.
dergrnduatcs, In the college library, woro
discussing the dry as dust" ways OF tho
venerable head. Their irrovercnt criti.
cisms were overheard by pompous fellow
of the college, who said, In his inflated
style: You are probably ignorant young
gentlemen, that the venerable person of
whom yon have been speaking with such
lovity Is one Of the profoundcst scholars Of
our agc-indcod 70 may be doubted whcth.
yr any man Of our age has Lathcd more
iceply In the sacrcd fountains of 9ntiq-
nity." ~Or come mp drier, sir, replied
tno Of the Undergraduates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
H. W. LADD CO.
ANNUAL OPENING
FOREIGN
Dress Goods! !!
For Spring!
(THIRD FLOOR PARLORS.)

An exhibit Of the productions that will
prevail at the Easter outburst, limited in
selection, with a view to exclusive cos
tune making, and every piece OF an ex-
clusiveness and refinement TO give IL
distinction in whatever company OF new
gowns 1t may find itself.
CREPONS-- the airy and beautiful, q
weave fit for peri's gown; as various In
crinkles as in designs and colorings, are,
OF course, prime feature OF the exhibit.
They are lovely beyond description; new
and charming queen among fashions
favorite fabrics.
SUITINGS-al always great feature with
US, this year comprise designs and color
ings of unusual novelty. The skirt OF
black, while of immense popularity, by
no means displaces the suit. Ii Is an
addition to, rather then substitute for,
the tailor made autocrat of the wardrobe.
But this separate skirt popularity may be
responsible for the extraordinary variety
ano beauty OF the suitings pro duced this
season. They are conspicnousiy hand
some, and the gowns that will be fashion
ed from them Will exceed for attractive
ness anything that has been worn for
many seasons past. They will be stun
ming,
BLACK FABRICS make big show in
this exhibit, too. The variety OF weaves
shown seem to be innumerable. We may
we'll conceive how these beautiful stuffs
successfully vie for popularity with colors,
even on the ball room floor and for the
costurling of young woman and debut
antes.
CHALLIS-Thirty new designs just
from Paris arc shown as welcome acces-
sorry to our woolen goods showing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
RHODE ISLAND AT THE COUNCIL

Council in Washington on Saturday
was, as we may we'll believe from the
reports, Of particular interest by reason
of the paper on "Woman's Work in
Politics." read by Mrs. THOMAS w.
CHAcE of East Greenwich, n member
of the Woman's Republican Association
of the United States. and contribution
to the discussion Of immigration by Mrs.
/. G. MANCHESTER of Providence. The
reception accorded their remarks dem
onstrated strong Republican senti-
ment in the Council.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
A Busy Woman Physician.

DIR. Louise Fiske Brysop, who has long
been before the public as AN exponent of all
that is most progressive in medical science,
il one of the most painstaking of women
physicians Her timely articles, which fire.
quentiy appear in The Medical Record. the
New York Medical Journal and The Jour
nal of Mental ana Nervous Diseases or
which she is one Of the collaborators, are
eagcriy read by the laity and the medical
fraternity alike. To her was given the nos
inconsiderable honor OF reading the first
paper on grip before the New York Acad-
envy of Medicine in 1890 BESIDES being visit
ing physician to the Workingman's school,
where the most enlightened theories cor.
ccrning physical care and development pre-
vail. DIR. Bryson is instructor at the New
York Postgraduate Medical School and
Hospital. She has an Inherited right TO her
talents, for her family was noted for its
erudition I'm the rcigns of the early Tudors,
aud she comes from long line of savants
and teachers on both sides. Dr. Bryson Is a
brilliant conversationist and well known
in society. In person she IL petite aud
fprightly, gracious in manner aud faultless
though oaiet in dress. She lisa member OF
the Barnard club and of numerous scien-
'ilic assot tiatione.-New York Letter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
TROOLY ROORAL.

We have before MS the constitution
and bylaws of the Rhode Island I'm
provement Association, which begins,
we believe, its public career by enjoy
ing a meeting at the Narragansett Hotel
next Thursday afternoon.
The purpose Of this new organization,
aside from the promulgation OF neay
little hand book of its constitution and
bylaws, is, according toits constitution,
"to stimulate public sentiment ns to run al
improvement, improve our highways,
public and private grounds. establish
parks, preserve and protect our woods
and groves, and develop 6y practical
methods the natural advantages
of our State" Mr.. IRvIya M.
SMITH. the father Of rura, i'm
provement in Darlington, and the
exponent OF all that is beautiful and
inspiring in whatever line of effort may
be devised 10 better the condition Of a
long-suffering people, is president of the
new association, while Mr.. THOMAS w.
BIcKNELL, the prolific producer Of
commemorative aud celebrative poetry,
ofiiciates in the modest Office Of secre-
tary aud VIII, we presume, keep his
rscord- in rhyme and conduct his cor
respondeuce in blank verse.
We look for great things from this
new and fresh and benefcent organic
tion for tie nmelicration of rural con
ditions. II the barren rocks Of Rhode
Stands shore are not shortly resolved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
WINTER RESORTS.
A Simple Might Lan,p.

In every Lome it is sometimes necessary
90 have night light and II becomes indis.
pensable where there are invalids or young
children. A lamp when turned low dif
fuses an unpleasant and unwholesome odcc
in room. Gas Is also Objectionable
There are pretty little affairs called "fairy
lamps" but many of these do not work
well and are found 20 offer disagrceable
features A cheap aud simple night lamp,
which can be arranged by one person, is
made by floating a piece Of candle on q
small, thin disk Of wood or tin in bowl
of water. IL will last for several hours
Indeed IL can be made TO burn slowly Ivy
sprinkling fine salt around the wick, and
will 60 out when IL burns down TO the wa
ter, into which IL drops and is extingulsh
cd without giving out any noxious smell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
ECHOES OF The PRESS.
RHODE ISLAND.
Judge scott's Bi-Chloride Bill.
woonsocke. Call.


Our esteemed contemporary, the Providence
News, looks upon Judge SCOTS bill. providing
for the Keeley treatment at state expense. as
a huge joke. We recognize the force of The
NEWS argument against the Inconsistencies
and shortcomings of the measure: but viewed
as an abstract proposition in the light OF prac :
tical temperance work, we think the measure
should be strippad of It's incongruities by rea-
sonable amendment and then enacted into
law. In the government homes for soldiers
and in the institutions of many Of the States
the experiment of administering the Kelley
treatment at public expense has proved sue
cessful. III, as we understand it. the punish
ment Inflicted upon drunkards is for the pur-
pose of reformation, ii would seem TO be far
more practical to expend $50 In q mans regen-
Grafton, provided the man had any desire to
be divorced from his accursed appetite. There
is much that can be said on both sides Of this
question, and we hope TO see 1t thoroughly in
vestigated and discussed by the General AS
sembly before disposing of 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

Mrs. THO RUGGLEs-KITsoN, the tai
ented pupil and wife Of the sculptor of
the Doyle monument, will make the
bronze statue OF Admiral HOPKINS TO
adorn our new Hopkins Park. Mrs.
KITsoN is a talented sculptor although
she is not, Ms the youngish art critic
Of local contemporary declares
she is, the only woman In this
country who has been considered
strong enough to cope with that sort OF
a suhject through the plastic medium. I"
One talented American woman, at least.
made her fnme in just this kind OF
work, Mrs. VINE, REAM-HoxIE, who
designed and superintended the casting
OF she heroic bronze Of FARRAoUr, that
Stands in the city of Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
THE NIICRORE AGE.
What School Children May Have to
Undergo I'm 1905.

Undergo I'm 1905.
Providence Sunday journal.
Public School, First Grade,
A. ID. 1906.
Teacher TO applicant for admission)-
"Joannie, have you got a certificate of vacci-
nation for small poxY"
Yes, sir"
Have you been inoculated for eroup?"
Yes, sir.'
Been treated with diphtheria serum 2"
"Yes, SIR"
Had your arm scratched with cholera
b, ci ~"
"Yes. SIR"
Have you written guarantee that you
are proof against whooping-cough, measles,
mumps, scarlet fever aud old age?"
"Ycs sir.''
Have you your own private drinking cup?"
"Yes SIR"
"Do you promise not to exchange spongcs
with the boy next TO You and never use an y
but your own pencil!"
"Yes sir"
"Will you agree to have your books fumi-
gated with sulphur and sprinkle your clothes
with chloride OF lime once week."
"Yes SIR"
Johnnie, You have met the first require
ments OF the modern sanitarians, and may
now climb over yonder rail, occupy an iso-
lated aluminium seat, and begin making rs
aud Q's as your first lesson"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
For INSTANCE.

For instance.
The common law marriage OF New York
is not legal in Rhode Island, and in
Sioux City divorces are obtained for
asking without publicity or suiii-
cient notification to the intes-
ested party in the matter.
1t is an undenied fact that many couples
are living together both In the larger
cities of this country and in Europe, one
or the other OF whom have divorce docu-
ments legally granted, but who only di-
vulge the truth when II Is too late for APP
peal or reparation. Chicago is said to be
an easy place to obtain divorce, but the
city out in Dakota gives It's great big sis
ter city cards and spades in the matter of
putting asunder the marriage tie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

One Of the foremost things brought out
in any controversy which usually takes
place between ladies, Is the subject OF
dress. Dress of women and dress OF
men, but dress of women particularly,
comes in for its share OF argument.
Ladd is suggested when dress is referred
to. The coming seasons novelties are
beyond comparison with those OF any
previous seasons. The displays made in
the windows are attractive to be sure, but
like A. T. Stewart that was, and Arnold
q Constable, who never put any goods In
their windows, the very best OF fabrics
and exclusive materials are to be found
in the interior, inside the store at the
several departments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

MAYOR ScHIEREN of Brooklyn is not
afraid OF boycotts. The labor organiza-
lions have recently put the leather firm
of which he is at the head under the ban
OF boycott. but the Mayor allows that
it is his experience that the law of de-
mand and supply is independent of boy
colts. II have found" says Mayor
ScHIEREN. ''that the firm that sells the
best article at the lowest price will do
the biggest business, boycott or no boy
cott.,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

THE amazing assurance of the Board
Of Managers of the State Agricultural
School at Kingston in asking for $40, 900
to be expended under their direction and
in such way as their supreme authority
may dictate, is comparable only to the
complacent innocence of the request.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

The affairs of the State Agricultural
School at Kingston should command a
careful study on the part of every men,
ber Of the General Assembly. AS rep
cesentatives of the people, no more inn
portant subject than this can come be-
fore them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

PRESIDENT FAURE of France, who is
developing popularity at a tremendous
rate, recently "set 'em up" TO the whole
French Army, each soldier drinking his
health in quarter of bottle of wine.
This genial little treat cost the Presi-
dent $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

WHILE winters snow and March's
blow ARE wrestling for supremacy over
here, we are reminded that the yachting
season is not far off by the report of the
opening regatta along the Riviera, which
was won by Britannia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

Many ministers who have turned de-
tectives have found that they made mis-
take--Dr. Parkhurst was rarity hard TO
initiate.
1t is hard work to convince a man he is
in the wrong until he finds out he is not
right.
Friends made by money will be enemies
when you're broke. OLD VET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
Ante
beIlur1
Heroes.

400 regulars and
DeIIur1 border volunteers
I dashed into Pueblo
ihSioSS. do Taos, N NJ, to
punish tho insurrectionary Mexican
and Indians for the massacre of Govern.
or Brent and party three weeks before,
In tho old mission church and several
five story pueblos near it 600 "greas-
ers" and redskin allies received the on
slaught of the whites. Their citadel had
been loopholod for defense; besides
strong wall inclosiny it, served rs ram
part.
The Americans belonged TO Colonel
Doniphan's famous expedition. Their
leader was Colonel Sterling Price.
Two hours steady battering with four
cannon proved simply waste of good
powder and shot. Then fvo companies
Of the First dragons charged up TO the
wall with ladders and axes. Through
holes cut in tho church firobrards were
thrown in, and in tho confusion result
ing party Of stormers got up 90 the
door Although every assault failed, the
valor in Prices ranks knew no limit.
Captain Burgwin headed the attacks un-
til no was killed, and many other on.
GERS as well as intrepid dragoous fell
under Mexican bullets At last six
FOUNDER. rushed by valiant hands TO
within 30 yards Of tho wall, knocked u
hole through largo enough to admit four
soldiers abreast and i'm that way the
stormoEs entered.
Tho melee inside admits Of 10 descrip.
ton. IL was combat for revenge, q
double revenge at that. and for every ono
of tho 5i white soldiers cut down in tho
assault three Of tho turbulent tawny
Moxicans paid with their blood
GEORGE l.. kILNEn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
USEFUL NOTES.
Novelties In nMillincry-Warring Co'ors Re
pose Peacefully In the Same Hat.

pose tht fide
Ladies who study economy will never
adopt the outro in anything, for outre
fashions novor last long.
Women of tSste are content with few
things-and those good-in lieu of guam
tity of cheap flnery.
Never buy bonnet that will not go
with ell your dresses and jackets likely TO
bo required while the bonnet lasts-uniess
you can afford to wear one to match each
suit.
A purposelcss chnos OF millinery Is not
beautiful from an artistic point Of view
and probably mischicvous from sanitary
one.
Truo skill In making up materials con-
sists not only in fitting the dress, but in
giving to every morsol of stuff its due
value.
dress or jacket properly made and
properly fitted by good dressmakor,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
Pawtucket Times.

An act has been introduced in the General
Assembly approprlating $500 for the intro
duction of the Keeley cure at the State insti-
tutions in Cranston and for the treatment of
habitual drunkards there under sentence. IL
looks as if the act will undoubtedly pass both
branches of the Legislature
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
The Editorial {" We"


We will have borrowed by March next,
under this Democratic administration, SlG2,-
0OO,OJ0 -Proyidehce NEWS.
And yet somo people pretend TO believe that
an editors credit Is not good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

GREAT New York turns from italian
opera to German opera with the same
cosmopolitan ease of manner, unruffled
and serene, that it drops MAGGIE
CLINE to welcome SANDow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

The managers of the Democratic
party in Rhode Island have dropped the
postmastership chunk OF hot coal and
are wrestling with one another over the
appointment Of income tax collectors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
Full Associated Press Dispatches
HIGH WATER MARK
CIRCULATION, ZOO.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1895.

THE receiver of the Whiskey Trust
announces raise in the price of
whiskey, which means, however, simply
less whiskey and more water for the re-
tail consumer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

The Stars and Stripes only will fly over
New York public buildings in future ac-
cording to law. Here in Rhode Island
there has always been enough patriotic
common sense in authority to make such
q law unnecessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
TEA TABLE TALK.
I will tbank YOU for the pepper. -

II VIII tnHHk you fVf tHo PoPPOf'
"Ab, yes, as was saying the subject
you mention is one which should think
be brought to the attention of Congress"
"Would it not be necessary to amend
the constitution
"Possibly, although that Is question
for the lawyers to settle. don't see why
IL is not in line with tho laws pertaining
to bankruptcy, trusts, ETC."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

Too much use Of the opera glass H. one
reason so many city women Of fashion nave
bed eyes and must dcfolm themselves With
eyeglasses 80 says al oculist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

$50 to the II. w. Ladd Company for
what you want in the line OF dress goods"
Is the advice of lady resident to friend
whom she is temporarily entertaining.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
And Never Touched Him!
rawtuxet valley Times.

~ am a Rtformcr," said Representative
Smart. as lie struck an imposing attitude. a
moment later one hundred thousand brick $
foil on him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
But to our subject.

Another decade will possibly slip by,
ere anything is done in the line of wiping
from the statute books the obnoxious
laws upon which rests the very sacntity
of our homes and tire,ides. There are AT
least IA different laws for as many differ
ent States upon the very same subject
which is here referred to, but not as yet
divulged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
"The sugar, please"

"No, don't care for any milk. i never
use any milk in tea" But to continue.
The fact is very patent that something
must be done to improve the conditions
which confront the people in the several
Stateo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

A tooth which persists In aching or be-
ing In any way troublesome ought not tc
remain in the mouth of any intelligent
person. See DIR. w. III. T., 200 Westmin.
ter street, ,on tooth extracting as science
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

The custom of utilizing the public
thoroughfare for advertising purposes is
apt to degenerate If carried to any con-
siderable extent, because the novelty will
soon wear off. While 1t Is still novelty,
however, the various devices will continue
to attract attention. The most
artistic of the whole number
which has yet appeared is that OF the
eeleHea gentleman dressed like a seaside
swell in elegant summer attire of white
duck trousers, neglige shirt, blazer, straw
hat, etc., who represents the What Cheer
Shirt Company OF 107 Westminster street.
He distributes cards which inform those
who read them of the extraordinary op-
portunity offered to obtain custom m-made
shirts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

ENGLAND's ''good offices" are not
wanted by Japan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25

The subject referred to, which we are
discussing at the tea tea table this even-
ing Is, "Snould or should not the divorce
laws be abolished or so amended as to
make one national divorce law possible"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-25
STORIES OF HER0ISM,
No. AZ.

On Feb. 4 lS47,
400 regulars and
border volunteers
dashed into Pueblo
do Taos, N. NJ, to