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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS

THE SATURDAY EVENING NEWS.
The Saturday Evening News will be
especially entertaining and attractive to-
morrow-twelve pages Tor one cent.
Besides the columns of fresh, crisp local
news the complete afternoon report of
the Associated Press, the best financial
column in town, the lively little News
let's - and the abundant miscellany that
characterize the every evening issue OF
The News, tomorrow's Saturday Evening
News, will be brilliant with Specials"
of an entertaining and instructive kind,
bright pictures and all the clever writing
that has made this weekly issue pro-
nounced' 'suocess-far exceeding in popu-
larity the Sunday newspapers.
1t will, as always, be just the paper for
the home and fireside--only better than
aver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

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slcevss,is issued by Harper Bs2'r when
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over into wide puiuts. anu these points
nre freed With { . dark velvet Ine hat
IL deridatfv udd-a sofi felt with the
trdt De lted in AMI IN m bound with
silk uand of velvet ~.hl Y iidered in
steel ana NJ the left side some long
Iilrines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

The Bazaar attests in remarkable
fashion the popularity Of the public
schools Of our city, the men and women
VINO teach In them and the retirement
fund that is for the teachers benefit. 1t
Is an extraordinary fine exposition that
IS set up in Infantry ball and both In its
character. and. deseryedly, in its patron
age, It surpasses all previous records Of
any similar enterprise. Tonight is the
last night II you haven't been there yet
go. If you have go again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

We sympathize with His Honor the
Mayor in his sickness and we can but be
alarmed for bis sake lest he suffer severe
reactiou IL his physician permits him to
listen 10 the reading Of the Providence
journal these days The thick way that
organ of It's own opinion lays IL on Is
enough to make n we'll man sick, provid-
ing he has sense enough TO recognize tho
extraordinary Stiffness Of its cheap fat
terry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

"Your husband seems 10 be much baldcr
Than be- was last year"
-h--- pr1tiy ol4-a 60 the anaI stage"
The hnbl stasrf'
"Nes. az vaudeville stage Cleveland
plain Dealer
Bob5y-l never went usbin' yit without
kptchiu' .Unothin'
Abert-Wdl you ain't sctrbcd ANYTHING
this time.
Bobby wait, l1l ketch tho dickens
when 4 81 homo. cleveland Leader
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

1t Is said to be sure that Durrant the
San Francisco murderer. will hang with
oat any more fooling. Which indicates
somewhat the truth OF the observation
that all things are possible to the law
even justice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

Germany. after seIziny a patch of
Chinese territory, has compelled China to
apologize because some Cinnamon stoned
the invaders. This looks like rubbing It
in and coupled with the treatment of
Hayti, indicates that Germany is far from
being a magnaniinous oonqueror.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

The late Charles Fleischmann is said TO
have left an estate OF six or eight million
dollars, all accumulated on the basis OF
lirrle square inch Of yeast that sold for
cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

go you've decided not to buy Lord Hard
uppe's castle, have youy"
Yes" said Mr.. Newrocks; "he wanted to
include 10000 bottles os wine at dollar a
bottle and admitted that some of IL was forty
years old. Why, can get II right from the
vineyards tor less'n at."-Chcago Daily
News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
A LITTLE HUMOR.

Mike-Oi tell yez, it's the oirish thot make
the country whot II H.
Dennis-Indade, an il s Doesn't livery in
yintion say, "Pat applied for r?'-Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

squildig-I understand that Greece envies
the United States more on Thanksgiving day
than at any other time
McSwiligen-Why
Squildig-Because this country can knock
tho stuaAng out Of turkey on that day Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising OF the GOVERNMENT
OF The UNITED STATES. OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Of
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
THE CITY OF PRovIDENcE.
PROPOSALS FOR CEMENT.
Department. of Public Works,
Commi. o oner's Office, City Hall

Providence. X. J.. December III, 1897.
SEALED PROPOSALS will ba received at
this office until II O'CLOCK "A. M, SATURDAY.
December IL, 1897, for furnishing, delivered
a. required upon the work, the
CEMENT
needed by the city for It's sewer, water, high
way and bridge departments during the sea-
son of 1898. in accordance with the following
specifications. viz.
This cement IL TO be OF the best quality,
fresh. ffne tested In "A sieve of 300 neshes per
square inch, contained IN well made, tight
casks, and shall not have been exposed to
dampness. The contents of each oask Of ma
tural cement shall bo of the full not weight OF
80 pounds, and Of each cask OF Portland ce-
ment OF the full net weight OF 3i5 pounds Be-
fore the cement IL received il shall be sub
Iected 10 inspection and vigorous tests, the
character of which shall bs determined by
and the result of which shall be satisfactory to
the undersigned.
satisfactory bond In the sum of s6OJ 90
as liquidated damages for failure To execute
the contract within ten days, il awarded, must
accompany each proposal, and "a satisfactory
bond In the sum of $4,000 conditioned upon the
faithful performance OF the contract will be
required of the successful bidder.
The right TO reject any or all proposals is
reserved.
ROBERT r. SMITH
dll-ot Commissioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

He-It makes me better man every time l
kiss you, darling.
sbe-Oh, Harold, how good you must be
now l-Boston Traveller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Dexter Donation Town Meeting

Pursuant TO the ordinances OF the City OF
Providence, The Freemen OF said city are
hereby notified and warned 10 meet in town
meeting, IN the Common Council Chamber
City Hall, on the THIRD SATURDAY of D.
crmber, 1897, being the 18th day Of December.
at O'Clock y. M, for the transaction of bust
ness relating to the property and cs'ate de-
vised 10 he town of Providence by the last
will and testament OF Eoenezer Nnignt Dex-
ter, denominaied the Dexter Donation, and
the Asylum and other city property connected
Herewith.
Given under my hand, in said City of Provi
dence, this 9th day OF December, A. ID. 1897.
WILLIAM 4 CLARKE
de-St City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
DEATH NOTICES.

BRANEY-In this city, 18th inst. Patrick
Brnney, aged 3i years.
HART-In North Kingstown 10th inst, Sally
Rice wife of Abner A. Hart, aged - years.
Funeral Monday, 10Th inst, at IL 80 o'clock,
from her late residence, Relatives ana
friends are invited TO attend without further
notice. Please omit flowers.
JOHNSON In this city, the 10th inst. Ethel
f.. daughter OF Caroline +. and the late
Frederick A johnson, aged years.
Funeral private.
McMAHoN-In Pawtucket on 18th inst. -.
Patrick Mcmahon, aged ~ years.
O'ROURKE-In this city, on the 10th inst .
John Rourke aged iS years.
Funeral from his late residence. 434 Chalk
stone avenue, Saturday 18th inst, al 8 80 n.
m. Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
POTTER In this city, on the 18TH inst. 10.
seph W.. son OF John q. and Gertrude c.
Potter of Brooklyn, Conn, aged 10 years.
SMITH-In this city the 18th inst, Thomas
son of the late William and Mary smith
Funeral from his late residence, Summit ave-
nue., north of Eighth street, Saturday, 18th
inst, at 8 80 a. m.
Member of Branch 80, c. X. OF A.
she-You looked like fool when you pro.
posed to me.
He (gloomily)- Well, why didn't you tell me
before it was too late Y-Boston Journal.
Tramp-Please, mum, can't you help n poor
man wild large family, mum? Ne wife an
children are starvn', num-
Benevolent Lady-Good gracious! III go
sec them at once.
Tramp--If I'd please give Inc ten cents
mum, I'd
Benevolent I.ady-Take me 10 them, quickly
There is not minute to lose. My, my
Where ere they
Tramp-Please, mum, it's too far to walk
They're in the old country, mum.-New York
Weekly.
81 seem to have a very unfortunate manner
Of saying things" remarked Willie Wishing
ton.
"What has happened now?" inquired his
friend
~ remarked to Miss Cayenne that there wns
one point upon which | had made up my
mind"
And was she interested ~
Not greatly. She said she thought that
point was quite large enough for the pu.
pose. Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

He-I see that late medical authority says
that kissing is a cure for indigestion.
Shell ate n good deal more mincs pie for
dinner than should. Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

"Brainerd doesn't seem 20 be much OF n
success as an author"
Not success? Why, his book is the lit
erary sensation of the day"
''Oh, his book Is all right, but he can't lee
ture a little bit. '-Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

my dear friend, - said the Ordinary Man,
IL read your screed against the theatres with
much sorrow and some amusement, when /
considered the fact that you had never been
inside theatre. If you were to go TO a dra-
matte performance you would find il far diff
ferent from your idea of it,.
THAT is the very reason don't GO" can
didIy admitted the Professionally Pious Man.
II don't want my ideals shattered. Indian
apolis journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

al won't submit to being turned away"
said tho disappointed arrival at the hotel
See here, I'm flush, - and he displayed n roll
of bills.
81 know" responded the clerk; but I've
got full house. ."-Philadelphia North Amer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

They have some queer advertisements in
those English papers" said the eldest boarder
II read one the other day where n man offers
himself as listener TO peoples troubles.
Clergyman, pi esume.
''Or an ex-policeman, suggested Asbury
Peppers. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

She-You looked like a fool when you pro.
posed 10 me.
He (gloomily We'll, why didn't you tell me
before il was too late Y-Boston Journal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

Certain optimistic people. who make Il a
matter Of principle to deny anything which
they md disagreeabIe. Always smile pity
fngiy upon whoever says that Russia will
bear watching. Yet It is q matter Of fact.
which will demonstrate itself In the near
future. thu, Russia is gathering herself Cor
the most amazing coup de;at in the an
nails OF history.
II has always been q menace 10 the res,
Of the continent. and thus far an inactive
one solely because the expedlent time to
r;rike has not yet come. All the well nigh
countless millions who swarm her enormous
territory are the more dangerous becanse
OF their unreiieyed ignorance. The brief
formula of God and the car" which ex-
presses their religious creed, declaring the
emperor the sole intermediary between
heaven and earth. also marks the limit OF
their understanding,
In the opinion OF these benightsd fanatics
all other countries than :her own are
wholly lacking in Importance: they fur
thermorc believe that all countries outside
Of Russia would he immoasurabiy better OF
II brought under her control, which alone
can Insure them both divine and earthly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

ignorant Of her ability TO muster an army
great enough 10 wrsst so desirable a path.
way from either OF her reighbovs. How tc
equip such a body for such a warfare has
been the sole distrscting problem.
The barrier Of poverty has even stood
between her and the attainment OF her
ends-poverty and debt She has many
times tried 10 force her export trade into
relieving this. but as she has always been
laeklns in any high order OF business abii-
ity, she has never been able TO manage (;
judieiously enough TO cope with her wants
In time. OF peace. TO say no;hfns Of a sea-
son OF var
Her dreams though. are ever o. a
vaster empire. in some golden age, when
the domain OF her eagles should range from
the orkneys to Behrils sea. and from Nova
Zemtla TO Gibraltar but the magic agent
which alone could chapse this pretty dream
into golden reai.Jy--the element OF gold
itseif-has ever been beyond he~ grasp.
No feasible way OF allsyiating the coun-
try's lack OF money ever occurred 10 any
Russian ruler. Whatever genius they
have had has invariably run IN other d.
rectious About the miatlc OF the relen
OF the father Of the PRESENT car. an
American with more knowledge than sense
brcathed something into the ears o, the i'm
perial sutoc-at which changed
everything. It was an explanation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

Within the car such devastating incum.
bent is already growing II is dread
which took root thore in bis early youth
when the Inflated Frederick was monarch
of the country which the genius OF Dis
riarck has made so powerful. AT that
time many persons had an unpleasant haoi'
Of winking at each other ana remarkihH
that Germany and Russia are under pet
iicoat government" describing a fact In
saying so.
Nicholas sill shoulders when he thinks OF
this, particularly when he realizes that
thus far his wifo's iudcmept has proved
better than his own. The stupidity stubborn
mpetuosity within him. which his father
hoped Alix nigh, ever successfully Grub,
is likely TO oversicp ludicious limits when
his present love for her mas somewhat
cooled. Without her restraining hand to
hold him in check until the time for action
is ripe he is likely to ''le, slip the dogs of
war so soon that they can readily be
beaten back. properly chastised and dis
Eraced.
What ominous thing shall befall Europe
when some future czar is on the Russian
throne. with some other style Of wife or
none at all. may not at this day be pre-
Aicted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

II was held in Russia that, like Itself,
France stood very much apart from the
rest OF Europe. Her dctessation OF England
and her yearning toward the svb!ugaiion
OF Germany were also duly considered
There was. too. considerable natural sym
paihy between France and Russia When
Russia decided that she WAS ia NJ coudt-
ticn to begin the readjustmcn; OF Europe
II would be excellent policy 10 have
powerful arm put cut where II could
promptly strike England IL she sulked.
France could undertake this nicely because
Of her geographical position: but, since sht
might not relish having Europe oycrrun
with the Northeastern barbsrians, her scTu-
pies must be overcome. II she were as
sured OF being custodian OF Great Britain
and promised the lions hare Then the
partition OF Germany should take place, :
was reasonable 10 suppose that she would
stand BY Russia. The fact thlt such deli
cate hints as We're dropped 20 France b.
her Muscovite guests save no oilense SEM
tie latter home in high slce.
Not long ago, when the car made n
tour OF Europe. IL was done entirely for
the purpose o. giving him personal op-
Tortunity to sound ths French feeling to-
ward Russia.
4 preliminary test OF Russia's general
power over Europe in connection with these
plans. the true inwardness ot which seems
10 have escaped the eyes Of all outspoken
observers. has already been made.
II began with RuSsias interference IN the
matter ot the concessions granted hy China
10 Japan in the recent war between these
two IA Eastern countries. and was clearly
visible In the trickery by which Russia
practically displaced Japan In Co7ea. sun
no one outside the small circle which knew
the fncts seemed 10 see anything suspicious
In this. until It became known that Russia
had agreed to stand az guarantor for Cnina
in the colossal loan which the latter coun-
Try wished 10 negotiate In Europe toward
paving her war indemnity to the japanese.
Then a great deal OF moderately accurate
guessing was done throughout the world.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

OF the fact that in Siberia ar,
richer mineral deposits than have ever
vet been mined-msny times more gold
than the coinage Of the world would amount
TO- Alexander put these statements TO tn.
seYerest scientific test only to be convinced
that his American informant had under
stated the case. II anything. Even here.
Tor tlme, 20 particularly OPAQUE Is Mus
coVi'ish density he could not readily. ad
Just himself to the idea Of devoting the ma,
tlonal dumping ground for political oilen1,
eTs TO more iaudable purposes
Attor much reflection he grasped the fac,
that herein was means TO the end OF al
tanning Russia's perpetual ambition. Then
ne began evolving plans which were Ktill
VI me process OF elaboration the day OF
ms death They pointed to the utter sub
luRauoh OF tho continent and England. with
KIND OF modified homo rule" for such
powers as would submit gracefully 10 rms.
at arms '"bS
me late emperor discussed these pIans
frequently and freely with the present en-.
press while she was stili German princess
WIN alleged English tastes Strange TO say
IN spite OF her German blood. they met hor
.nure approval; for. though 1t is lit.le
NnuNu' Princess Alix Of Hesse, from the
moment when her elevation to a share az
the Russian throne became a settled cor.
.''1 , mas been the most ambitious woman
"a europe Because he fully understood
ms Alexander considered her very much
more the probable future ruler of Russia
than his son.
Lhe latter. however. was thrown into
STATE ef mild delirium as soon as he
srdsp'n these gigantic schemes, and his de.
sire ior prceipitatc action on them, ever
s snie we aeath OF his father. has only beer
delayed by the restrainin,, In fi,,o,a ~.
wife. She realizes the fun maenitnde ~ ,h m
Undertaking, and is much too shrewd 10
nave u imperiled by haste The possibll-
Ivy OF being empress OF Europ. Is much
700 sweet CONNECTION to sacrifice to A boys
feverish impotence. " '''
IN 1873 there was kind OF love feast
between tho French and Russian pavies.
Mhisn was the initial step toward the uni.
n'a''oh Oh europe under Russian auspices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

ana tho cZarina saw that more might be
DISCLOSED IMAM would suit her purpose un-
less Russia ceased to act az China's in
dorser.
Tho woman's wit prevailed So far as
humanity at largo could see tho Molgols
were left TO founder in their deserved help
lessness. Privately though. they received
directly from the friends OF the car and
ezarina loan sufficient TO smooth out a
great many OF their most pressing diff
Cuitlos.
This retreat left SO small a scar to
marx ITS place of exit that IL made tho
c1ar little reckless In tho recent moral
support he gave to Turkey in the Ar
menian analr He hoped that. II Russia
seemed TO be the power behind the Mo-
mammalian throne, the rest OF the world
would keep its hands OF. His purpose in
thls was two-fold-to prevent a partition
OF Turkey. which would permanently settle
an international armament exactly where
ne mad the least use for 1t. and to keen
turkey entirely undisturbed until the
mihts OF siberia have made Russia rich
enough to undertake her desired moGifi-
cations OF the map OF Europe. IL. in the
meantime she has handled Turkey on her
projecting knees. She believes that when
the expedient hour strikes she will be al
ioMed to occupy the key OF the Bosphorus
with no more than formal protest.
ne pan did the ear credit. but hi.
"He soon saw that there must be another
Musro'ile retreat, for Russia was not vet
ready for the International brawl which
must ensue unless the villainles OF tba
hurds We're frowned upon.
so again the mistress spoke, and the
master obeyed. but not with any very good
II is difficult to say what lessons the
car may yet acquire from time and civ
eumstance, but his present belief is thar
as soon as requisite abundance OF her
golden stores is digged from the Siberian
wastes and converted into coin, his armies
VIII accomplish such marvels as will make
tho achievements OF Hannibal. Caesar and
the first Napoleon seem vapid trivialties
In the heart, however, OF what appears
TO be the finest apple on the tree there Is
frequently worm which wreaks disastrous
havoc bsfors it, presence IL suspected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-07

SAFETY and guidance. War to them is u holy
thlng. which, In the language OF portia
blesseth him that gives and him that
takes. Consequently they would feel that
tney we're eonterring the suprcmest OF all
fafors upon any nation they might succeed
IN anuoying.
There has never been a time since the
days OF Peter the Great when Russia would
not have proved more formidable foe
than any other two European nations could
Nanquish so far as numbers are concerned
To-day this people has grown TO be 70
mighty that IL would prove actually ire
aistible In a hand to hand contest. even
though every able bodied adult, male or
female. beyond Russia's western bounda.
ries. were arrayed against II.
Aside, too, from these enormous hordca
Russia also has with her tho sympathy and
support OF most OF the Eastern races. So
many OF her own people being practically
oriental Atghanistan, n land OF warriors
from choice, would join her gladly II by
this immunity from further knee bending
10 England could be assured: Tor the Brit
ons have many times too often applied tho
term niger TO the superbly proud people
who hold the northwestern portal 20 India.
China would likewise be delighted 10 ioin
Russia in almost any undertaking against
the rest Of the world aud, as the fierce
people OF the great Turkestan tract are
vassals TO both Russia and China, their al
legianoc could be relied upon for that rea-
son. even N they did not personally love
war better than all things else and rejoice
in any circumstance which might make Il
possible Russia and her willing Asiatic
allies are sufficient TO overrun the whole
OF the rest OF the civilized world twenty 10
one. at the most conservative reckoning.
The fact that they consider any form OF
military service system OF divine wor-
snip, and believe that the most direct road
10 heaven II across a battlefield. shows
what magnificent natural soldiers they ara
IN comparison with the regular armies OF
Europe.
:. Besides fond yearnlnr to be mistress OF
The continent. Russia has always bitterly
resented being blocked In behind the ma
ions which hold her fast against tho Arc
10 ocean. with no seaward exit available
throughout the year. She has never been