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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29

was very soon apparent. The rumor
itself had hardly been abroad few
days when it became silently under
stood in the society of the Russian cap
ital that any allusion to it would be in
discreet, and might in fact subject the
person making it to an unpleasant jour-
ney across the Ural mountains.
Never was the marvellous power of
the police exerted with more crushing
effect. The rumor died out as swiftly
and suddenly as it had arisen. 1t never
penetrated beyond the inner circle of
society, and, above all, never reached
the ears of a single correspondent of any
journal outside the Russian empire. In
the Russian press, of course, it was inn
possibLe for anything to pass the stern
scrutiny of the censorship.
'It is for this reason that the public
of Europe hns never had even an inkling
Of secret Of which, outside the imme-
diate court circle, am perhaps the sole
possessor. That mere curiosity is not
one of my failings, you have doubtless
long ago observed. But in the interests
of France deemed it necessary to pen'
citrate to the bottom of this eXtraordi-
nary affair, and circumstances FORUM
ately put il in my power to do so.'
"Then YOU were in st. Petersburg at
this time?' / remarked, in tone mid
way between that of an assertion and a
question.
"Did not say SOP" returned my
friend. 81 was not there in any po-
litical capacity. The president had re-
ouested me to be the bearer of his per-
sonal congratulations to Nicholas, and
l prolonged my visit at the request CT
some of those friends whom l had left
behind me after my former residence in
Russia"
apologized for the interruption.
.'But YOU are quite right to interro-
rate me-" said the ambassador, bland
ly. | should otherwise fear that my
story did not interest you. AS was
about TO tell you, was favored in my
investigation by the accident of my
friendship with a very charming wom-
an. Princess Nestikoff, whose son, Prince
Boris NestikoIt. was an imperial page,
at that time on duty in the Winter
palace.
81 had formed the acquaintance OF
the princess during my former Official
residence at the embassy, and, though
some years had elapsed since l had
seen her, she received me with una
bated friendliness on my return. Do
not. I beg of you, allow yourself 20 put
false interpretation on the senti-
ments which subsistei between this
lady and myself. The princess, al
though left widow az an early age,
was n woman of the most delicate pro-
priety, and my attentions TO her par
took of an almost raternaI character.
"I chanced TO bc dining at her man
sion on the Nevsl<y prospect. on the
day after The royal npparition was said
TO have made its appearance. Wewere
enjoying q tcte-a-tete after-dinner, be-
fore proceeding TO ball given that
night at the palace, when we were IN
terrupted by the arrival of the young
Boris, dressed in the imposing uniform
nf his Office. lie was quite lad: IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
THE GHOST OF THE WINTER PALACE.
BY ALLEN UPWARD.
Author Of "seerets Of the Courts of Europe"
Copyright, 1891

cession OF new monarch TO the throne
of Russia, hopes of reform in the gov
ern1nent were extensively entertained
The progressive party talked with con-
fdence of the mild and enlightened
temper of the young car, and augured
much from the way in which he had for
nerly held himself aloof from the re-
pressive measures of his fathers min
listers. Fools! AS IL the 'Tchin' ever
died, or its policy could be changed by
the mere replacing of one royal fgure'
head by another!
sIIowever the result OF all this was
that the nihilists relaxed their activity.
ana for a time there was absolute re-
nose in the Russian capital. This rn
pose was broken by a strange ana dis
turbing rumor, which circulated, OBJ
serve, merely among the exclusive cir
cles of the court. This rumor was - the
effect that the Winter palace had be-
come haunted.
1T was stated that ghost had been
seen walking in one of the corridors ut
midnight. And there were those who
asserted that the spirit in question was
that of the dead czar.
"As you may imagine, such report
could not be long in attracting the at
ention of the secret police. The result
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
CHAMBER OUTFITS.
Realism in Photography.

Yesterday was the first opening day OF
the ROYAL Art Studio at 103 Westminster
street, where Mr.. Louis III. Beliin, VINO
has managed hign art studios In the
principal cities OF Europe and America,
displays an establishment calculated 10
convince the most sceptical that realism
in photography, as he expounds 1t, Is
essential TO perfect art. The new studio
is "thing of beauty" in respect to
furnishings and adornments, from the
new sign on the front OF the bulldlng 10
the operating and finishing rooms with
their modern apparatus ana pofisneo
floors.
After ascending an easy two flights the
reception room with all its beauty first
engages the attention. Here hand
someiy decorated walls and ceilings,
beautiful furniture, lace curtains. and
carpet, elegantly framed pictures, setting
forth the best in the artists Eand1work,
and an attractive young lady TO take your
orders conspire to make picture most
restful and pleasing to the eye.
For the opening occasion the deccra-
tions of the handsome apartment are aug
mented by beautiful roses, palms, azalias
and potted plants, and each forenoon and
afternoon delig htful concerts were given
by Nj. Henri j. Fancher, violinist; Nine.
Marie Bouchard Fancher, pianisti and
Master Willie Fancher, child violinist.
The program for today and tomorrow fol-
lows: Tuesday-AIarch, Rosey; American
dance, Bendix; selection from Martha.
Moses Tobani; old German dance, Llngey;
medley overture, Boyer; gavotte, Kline;
march. Sousa. "Wednesday - MARCH,
Sousa; waltz caprice, Lange; medley over
ture, Boyer; schottische. Tobanl; violin
solo, carnival de Venice, Dancla; Turkish
dance, lsemann; Spanish pizzicatto,
Silva.
For the ladies attending the opening,
and there were many, an especial attrac-
tion was provided in the form OF coupon
tickets, one of the numbers to be drawn
this week, and the lucky holder will re-
ceive one of Artist Bellin's best water
color portraits, life size.
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Special Classified Directory.

STAR CARPET CLEANING UORKs
C. J. Finley, Prop Wool. cents per yard
Brussels and Tapestry, 4cents. p Calender
ST.. Prov. r.. ]. Telephon 13l7-A
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deed, when / had formerly known him
he was a mere child, and had been ac-
customed to consider me in the light of
father.
"He entered the room in which we
were seated, more abruptly than was
perhaps consistent with his filial re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-24

4 Chicago Experiment On the cooperative.
SelEGoyernlng Plan.

from the Chicago rally litter Ocran.
A unique club for bachelor women has Just
been organized on the South side. Its head
quarters will be In II large fat building on
Bowen avenue. between Nincenncs avenue and
Grand boulevard. Last night an advance guard
OF n dozen young women took possession OF tho
new quarters. each proud of the possession of q
latchkey.
THE club has been founded by Mrs. Alice AS
bury Abbott. and is the only one of the kind In
the city, although II bears some resemblance to
Miss AGdams's Jane Club. 1t will be run on the
cooperative plan, and will be self-governed.
The building is a fine stone front. In one OF
the best ncighborhoods in tho city. 1t is one OF
three Hat buildings ad Looming each other, and
owned by Mrs. Abbott. There are eight flats
OF eight rooms each. four Of which are now
available for the uses OF the club, with a prob
ability that the others can be secured during the
summer.
woman who becomes a club memn"r pays n
minimum, pric" of $500 per week; The club is
Of s be N s6a nG'% and "R "hr anis f Thts 81 !. the teT pr sSesp psS.
viGed TWO women snare one room. For n single
room the price viii he from - To s+.5O per
week. For caCL suite Of eight rooms there Is u
large double par!or, fitted up handsomely. Re
sides this there is u big, plain room set apart for
the like.
The bedrooms are furnished in oak. with rugs
gas, hot and cold baths, There will he a rom
mon dining room. at least until the club is more
settled. In ii few days the club member are to
have a meeting for the election Of officers and
formation OF club regulations. The chief otfi-
rer will be n house mother. assisted by "a com
mittee. For this position Mrs. Abbott hints
that she hopes TO persuade acultured and fuan-
cially INDEPENDENT woman OF the city 10 become
responsible. Who this is she will not say as
yet, but 1t IL n woman who will volunteer to live
in the club, supcrintend its workings, and
~chRpe!On the bachelor girls.
Acook and janitor are already on the premises
and the other servants VIII soon be arranged for.
The leaders OF the various clubs throughout
the city are Interested. and an informal meeting
was held saturday to discuss the matter with
Mrs, Abbott. Letters were sent to the leading
working women OF the various clubs. and they
arr taking nh the question among themselves.
At present Mrs, Abbott IL assuming the imam
cial responsibility, as this has long been a pet
scheme ~ hers.
lust what the club will he named has not hccn
decided, but IL II probable thai The .AltTuI,"
suggested by Mrs. Sherwood. will he accepted.
Dne feature IS n larSc assembly hall. which can
be- used for meetings. lectures. sc. II is also
the plan Of Mrs. AubOtt to allow young lad ies
who wish 20 furnish Their rooms wholly or In
part, according to their Individual tastes. The
club i, admirably situated nS to car lines, being
within u short distance OF three downtown
lines
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imagination Is Killing Her.

Hupl ne 81, Louis GtohC Irmprrd'.
COLTMuIA, Mo, MAY IA peculiar case OF
imaginary n0liction Is creating much discussion
among the people in the ]viciaity OF Rocheport,
Boone county,
The wife Of Barney White, colorcd, is labor
ing under a most peculiar authorization, heliev-
ing that her flesh Is full of worm, and snakes.
that are sapping her vital energies, she il ly-
ing in an apathctiC condition. and refuses to
move or make an effort To get out 81 bed. The
deIuded woman imaglnes that an enemy OF hers,
IA negTess, ."loodoocd and filed her fun of
snakes aud. poisonous reptiles, simply by the
Dr. Bowser, the local physician. and Dr.. steele
Of boonyillo we're both called Ia by the hus-
band, but they could do nothing, as her illness
Was duo Ia a morbid aud dcludtl mind. aud not
a physical alimunt subsequently "A negro hoo.
doc doctor was called IA, and after various
nlanipulations aud conjnrings lie. exhibited a
worm AOuut two inches long which he said he
had taken from her knee. THIS served Only TO
further convince the woman that her case was
hopeless.
She is sinking rapidly, and the physicians say
that she Will certainly die, not from physical
death must occur,
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His Nerve saved Ills Life.

Len Henry. a well.known pioneer, relates m
adventure tina is ont Of the usual order. He
was travelling on "a narrow ual above the rag
ing Grando Bonde River when he came to a
Landslide about twenty feet across that lrtt no
trail or even "A niche In the smooth, prccipitous
rock. The trail was - narrow that the horse
could no. turn back. lie was trapped. Above
the twCnty-fo0t break in the tran Was n sharp
crag Ot overhang.ug rorS. on his saddle bow
was q strong RATA sixty feet long. and Henry il
an expert In the use ~ II: He steadled himself
upon the saddle, swung the rope over his head,
and hurled IL high into the air, II settled firmly
over the craR. lie tried II carefully. IL was
firm. His saddle WAS = new and strong one.
with double CiuChrs. Around the horn he
wound the rope. lie urged the horse Ou to the
The faithful beast stood firm. lie would not
step over. bur tho rider drew up the slack and
pulled with all his power Inch by inch ho
drew the s~training horse forward III his feet
rider held his breath Us lac looked at the river
below and the slender rope above, but he was
across the gap. He spTang up the trail and
rugged At the reins 70 aia iho morse IN gaining
into the trail with the ehasm back behind
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wishing on Hay.
From The Wash fny,or star.


She was a very nlce-lnoking girl and evidently
belonged 10 what may be called the smart set
she WAS riding on a Brightwood car, and Was
well out On the seventh street road when she
spoke to the motorman, II am nearly dying to
wish for II On u load Of lay. | was told that II
| rode out on this line ! could meet any number
OF wagons fun OF hay coming Ia the CITY"
Right YOU are, miss answers the motor
man, and here come i've loads down the road.
\ uu.CaH wish all YOU want now
II Is presumed That the necessary wish or
wishes were made, for as soon as the loads OF
hay passed the young. lady got of and tO0k a
car back 10 the ClIy. Then, turning to the star
writer, the mntorman sad You heard that,
perlcncr ON this car several times, There are =
certain number Of ladies, young and otherwise,
who ride out with US for no other reason than
to meet a load Of hay, so that they can
wish on il, 1t appears, To have the charm
or wish work out right, the wisher must
meet the Load Of hay, There 10 ysry
Little trouble meeting hay wagons on the
seventh street road, for there Is scarcely a trip
q. a 'ar that we do not meet from one TO siX,
e'VtCnG4y ~ the, morning hours and in dry
weather, There Is q great deal in ~, too. My
wife tells me She never meets a load OF hay
without making a wish, She wished for me be-
fore she glt me she told me. Well, you see, she
got "a prize, though there never has been a tins
since we were married when | have had money
enough saved to buy a load OF hay half the si1s
OF that the young lady wished on. | hope hes
better luck, though. In love matters sIAkLAa
on loads Of hay Is wonderfully effective"
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ton that never spoils even II kept for years.
and the woman who messages her face with ~
every night doesn't need any paint. She has
color enough. II her skin Is too oily for this
she. uses milk Of cucumber aud orris. Q liquid
nreparntlon, instead; ,Cncpmber Is the best
Ing and healing when mixed with othor oils.
Cucumber and orange flower cold cream Is also
an excellent face balm. Women use these
things In massaging the. face. but they don't
leave any Of them on and then put a coat ~
powder and next u coat OF rod paint on that.
They remove every particle Of the cerptc aud
dust the face with rice powder, which takes
OH the shine after bathing.
"Dnc out NJ every ten women who come In
here these DAYS has paint and powder on her
out of ten came in with. their faces knlso-
mined. What girl who rides bicycle has time
tp paint Ter face? She will take half an hour
to massage II before retiring, but that's all.
some afternoons We have rs many rs sixty
girls from the fashionable boarding schools
viii also buy a little soap. sachet ppwder. rcr.
func, and occasionally a box OF rice powder.
but ~ for selling them any other Kind OF
powdrr or paint. such n thing is unheard Of.
No. sir: girls and women aren't using such
trash. There Is n class " women who will
always paint. Powder md paint is their sign.
board, Int the DAYS FOR them among relncl
American women have passed. Here and there
Won will run acrosa one. hut IL LOOKS now ms II
the coming generation at women wont know
really what unint AMI rowlicr are that j., for
facial application. Nut for all that uur women
are giving more attention to the care ~ their
hair and their CoInplrNions than ever leforu,
and rovnl success they are making Of e.. too.
All druggists make the same complaint, that
their business IN cosmetics has gone tO pieces,
iolccs at the fact ~ a sign uf The advancement
Df NDtnnulppg.'
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William Everett groaned. Phiiiupa put IN
her head on one side and critically regarded tue
clipping.
"Doesn't IL strike you. William Everett. she
asked thouRhtfully, -" that you lack variety In
your rhymes"
There are more in the mex: verse, said Mr..
Hawkins. in n stiled tone.
Let us see" said Phiiippa judicially, and
raaI nm.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
Will be a Great Affair.

If the plans laid by the mem
bers of the Exempt Flremen's
Association for the Fair which they
are to hold in the rooms on Main
avenue next month only succeed,
a great time may be expected.
Already large amount of money
has been raised by popular sub
scription for the fair. 1t is decided
to have number of contests and
the following articles have been
purchased:
A pair of trumpets to be voted
to the most popular fire company.
Lady's gold Watch and gold
headed cane TO go to the most
popular lady or gent.
Gold badge worth SIS to be
voted to the most popular mem
Der of any secret society or active
member of the fire department.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
Linden Hose Notes.

"Down Mobile
Have you seen the Linden Hose
Quickstep"
Cowley says the new janitor is
"a peach
Ex-Foreman Winston was in
town last Sunday.
Young man, the next you go
hunting for Ascension street take
a lantern and map along.
The first rehearsal of the Iia-
watha Ouartette 4" occurred last
evening 1t was great
If Fred succeeds in keeping
things under control " the coming
entertainment will be surprise
to all who attend.
A few of our members went to
church in New York Sunday even-
ing. The "after-meeting" must
have been extremely interesting,
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
New York Poultry and Pigeon Show.

The Seventh Annual Exhibition
by the New York Poultry and
Pigeon Association will open at the
Madison Square Garden on Tues
day, February 4th and close on
Saturday. February 8th.
The announcement is important
to breeders throughout the country
as we'll as to thousands of people
who are not directly interested or
have invested money in poultry
yards and breeding. The competi-
ton is open to the world III these
exhibitions and the result is that
birds from Canada and England
are always shown and the. struggle
for prizes with the various classes
is a competition that brings the
best birds into the show. There
are nearly 100 classes and every
variety of poultry and pigeon and
ornamental fowl will be shown.
Secretary H. V. Crawford who is a
veteran in the business of handling
the Poultry Show, announces over
1000 birds already entered.
The show will be open from nine
o'clock in the morning until half
past ten at night. Admission will
be fifty cents.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25

We think we know a first class
newspaper when we make its ac-
quaintance. For some time we
have been favored with an eX-
change from the Nyack Journal.
The Journal is among the leading
weekly journals of the Empire
State. Bright, clean and breezy,
treating a large amount of local
and general news, and also health
full and instructive miscellaneous
matter, it is the peer of any weekly
that comes to our table.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
else how did they come to miss the
last train, obliging them to remain
in the depot until morning?
Passaie Engine No. 1,

Passaic Fire Engine Company
No. I is to give its 27th annual
masquerade ball on February FL in
Rettlnger's hall. Tickets are soc.
and the arrangements are in the
hands of tn, following experien-
ed gentlemen Johd H. Remig,
Elmer E. Graham, Ed. Morrell,
John DeKeyser, Jr. and Gus Eng
Ter.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
Remember.

We are said to remember any,
thing when the idea of it arises in
the mind with the consciousness
that we have had this idea before.
If you have not had the idea before
that at the office of the RECORD
you can get anything in the line of
printing, it might be we'll now that
YOU have the idea to remember it.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
How often do you hear people

How often do you hear people
say, Marriage is simply lottery.
Well, this may be true, in meas
ure. but we believe with good men
women are happy; with bad men
they become broken hearted.
Some women demand all and give
all; some demand everything and
give little. With weak men they
are tyrants; with strong men they
are divorced; with congenial souls
they are already in heaven; with
uncongenial souls, they go down
into dark graves. There are others
who give little and demand little.
They are the heartless ones, and
with them there is neither JOY in
life nor peace in death
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25

Entered at the Passaic Post Office as Second
Class Matter.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25

ey- 'r-7n RECORD Job Printing Department is
equippe,. turning out strictly first class work.
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1896.

The success of every good organ
ization depends entirely on the
manner it's interests are placed be-
fore the public. In other words, a
secretary who attends to and takes
an interest in his duties is to the
society he represents what steam
is to locomotive
Passaic City record., 1896-01-25

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
Og EVERY DESCRIPTION, Quick AND CORRECT
TELEPHONE CALL 1856 B.
The news & observer., 1896-12-27
OLD LADIES DINNER.
communicated.

Communicated
At the Royal knights Hall to-day,
December 25tb was given the grandest
dinner ever given in the State to the
old colored women of the city.
This dinner was given by Mr.. John T.
Pullen, the philanthropist of North Caro-
lima.
At 2:30 O'Clock Mr.. e. A. johnson
introduced Mr.. Pullen, who prayed and
gave an excellent talk from the last chap
ter OF |. Chronicles, followed by Mr..
Josephus Daniels, who spoke OF his spe-
cial reverence for old people.
There were sixty old ladies bountifully
served at the table and twelve very
worthy old men.
Forty dinners were sent to dear old
souls, who were unable to come.
The committee OF ladies contributed
largely TO the occasion.
MRS. Il. A. JOHNSON,
President.
MRS. JOHN GARY,
Treasurer.
MRS. C. II. KING,
Secretary.
The news & observer., 1896-12-27
HALIFAX HAPPENINGS.
Holiday Doings in and About: Scotland
Neck.

Holiday Doings in and About: Scotland
Neck.
Scotland Neck, n. O., Dec. 26.-(Spe-
ciaD-- Christmas business was good here
The holidays have been enliyened by
two very pretty marriages. In: the Bap-
tist church, with the pastor, Rev. Il. 4
yann to ofiiciate, Miss Amelia Harrell
Of this place was married to Mr.. +. c.
Cohoon, OF Eyeretts. Mr.. and Mrs. Co
hoon were the recipients Of many beauti-
ful presents. They have gone 9n a visit
to Elizabeth City.
Miss Minnie Whitehurst was married
to Mr.. II. V. Smith in the Episcopal
I church with Rector, Rev. w. j. Smith of
ficiating They were both Of :his place
and win hive here.
There have been many visitoss to and
from this place during the holidays.
Many have spent part of the holidays
III field sports.
Mr.. Jesse Marks, young man about
Il years old, died near town: few
nights ago OF yellow chill. He was
sick only four days.
Mr.. Walter NJ. Shields, former liv-
ing few miles from town,5 lost his
house by fire a few nights ago. The fire
originated in the kitchen and it was II
O'Clock before the family were aroused by
the barking OF the dogs. There were
no white persons living near Them and
Mrs Smith and her little chiElren had
to 90 to the house OF a colored Inan near
by.
Last night in Temperance Hail the
Democratic club Of Scotland Neck rem
dered the popular play Little Ruby"
20 a crowded house. Immediately after
the play beautiful festival was served
at Hotel Lawrence under the direction
and management of the ladies of the
town. The play and supper were both
for the benefit Of the Scotland Neck
Rifiemen. The proceeds were about
$3.50. This completees the funds with
which to equip the military company.
Miss Mary Whitehead was voted the
prettieSt and most attractive lady.
News comes from Idllery that white
man named Spain was shot and killed
by cohored man there last night. Spain
was the master mechinist for the North
Carolina Lumber Company, doing bus-
ness there. The colored man put two
loads OF buck shot into Spain. Officer
@. w. Dunn was sent for to make an
| arrest and has gone. No particulars
We're given by the messenger who came
for the officer except that whiskey was
the cause OF the trouble.