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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

The recently instituted private pos
tai card is 10 be reformed in the direc-
ton of permitting greater latitude of
individual taste in its construction.
The absurdity of the rules and regula-
lions which our postofiice department
placed upon the fashion OF the private
postal card was made plain when it
was discovered that the rules Of the
Universal Postal Union OF which our
government Is a member places very
few restrictions on the card. Among
the changes now secured Will be the
privilege Of printing upon the address
side OF the card any pictures and read
Ing matter, so long as they do not in
terfere with the plainness of the ad-
dress. The cards may be OF any desired
color SO long as the address may be
plainly read. but they must be Of the
5 re and consistency OF the govern
ment postal card. The ruling of the as
sistant attorney general for the postal
department is overthrow. the words
Postal Card being permitted on the
race of the private cards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05
It'd BITS.

The young Queen of the Netherlands
reads a good many English books. and
Is especially fond of the novels OF Scott
and Dickens.
one OF Governor Roosevelts admirers
has presented him with rare old pa
mascus blade, supposed to be that car
ried by General Blucher at Waterloo.
Florence Nightingale is wealthy in
her own right. she owns a house IN
London. but spends most OF her time
in Buckinghamshire. at Clayton House.
the country seat OF her sister, Lady
Verney.
Our government has decided TO en-
courage the culture OF the tea plant
and tea farms will soon be heard OF.
our tea imports average 10000. 900 and
costs 100000 which tea farm advo-
Gates say can mostly be kept at home.
A textbook on railroads. by Prof
Hadley. the new president OF Yale Uni
Nersity, has been translated into Rus
sian by order of the Car, and Is now
used as regular Textbook for ve-
quired study IN the Russian UNIVERSE
ties.
The recent talk 10 the effect that
more wealthy Americans were thinking
or purchasing the Lakes OF Killarney
has caused Michael Davitt to EXPRESS
the wish that 20, 100000 Irlshmen I'm the
United States would club together and
buy the whole Of Ireland.
Thomas Edison keeps In his shop
everything an inventor could possibly,
want. fact in which he takes consider
able pride. The other day he offered a
prize Of $40 10 any OF his assistants
VINO would need In their work an ar
Ia, 81, ffst.
TOOK the prize wanted a cl0thespin.
NJ. Ferdinand Charron. the French
automobiist. who is i'm the papers lust
now through his attempts 10 arrange
an automobile race with Alexandcr
Winton. Of this country. started i'm lie
outcher boy. but soon gave up h's
MoVN 10 become bicycle racer He
Won the championship Of France. and
then went IN or automobiles He sue
ceeded IN cornerlng the market SO 10
speak oy giving an order for an the
~ ~Ina,nliles that TIE one concern then
making them could turn out for ssne
time. Accordingly the nurch,ssrs bad
TO buy from him ana hc cleareI more
tion.
Corots la Toilette" was soJa Tor
$4,000 francs S3i O0O) at r. nosfosscs
sale I'm Paris. his Woman ,,,tfb a
Toque" brought 5000. his 'stud,os ss4oe
and his Saint Sebastian" $4,000 Ccur-
bots studio brought $4,000. Mpiet,s
The Boat $500. ana his "Haying." a
pastel. $4,000. Four Claude 49,,
brought from $1,000 10 5000. a. ~. hn3nf.s MS
Vile sale In London four ,."...s
brought high priCps. '"rhe 49,,
Farm So. 200, a Cattle Mnrt.t t,..
The Sea" SIS 400; "Niew on ths g..
H3.ayo. Flemish peashnf w.,
Driving Gesse." $500. 4 Young Do,, =
~ beorge honney wax sold for ssiso
and "G'ri IN White" ascribed 4, y
Opie. but probably by better psln,e,
for $3.50. OF two nudes. by q r. Waits
~ Young Girl fetched $3.50 and "A
Nymph" sSes0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05
Ii HUNG CHANGES MISTAKE.
Many Wars In Which ", Found The Barometer
0Isappoinlmsnt

One day, some years ago Ii Hung
Chang was making journey from
Tien Ts.n 10 Shanghai. on steamer OF
the Chinese Mutual Company. OF which
he is the principal owner. Being of an
inquiring disposition ne asked many
questions about the machinery and the
furnishings of the ship. What interest
ed him most was the barometer. and
Capt. Baker explained II with great
care and described the minutest de-
tails.
Several months after. when Capt.
Baker arrived at Tien-Tsin at the end
OF voyage. he was informed at the
steamship office that Earl Ii wanted TO
see him az the vlceroys yamen, says
the Philadelphia Post. The captain,
judging from his experience OF other
men expected to receive a reward for
faithful service. and dressing himself
with care, took rickshaw for the resi-
dence or the greatest man i'm China.
Upon arrival he was shown into the re-
ception room. and pretty soon Ii Hung
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Iammany howled for Bryan AT III,
annual Fourth OF July pow WOW. al
though Il appears that the committee
or arrangements had no desire 10 have
the oratory get so concrete, but to be
confined to nice distractions and gen
eralities suitable to the day and the
occasion. Nothing is more ridiculous
than the constant strain put upon
Tammany and Democrats generally
throughout the East TO deny their party
faith. The Democratic party is Bry-
an party. a free silver party, an anti
expansion party and the way that
Tammany was led no make confession
or faith and cheer the man who is their
leader yesterday. only goes TO show
that the New York Democrats there
present, drunk with enthusiasm. were
misled into honest expression OF their
sentiments which in soberer moments
they try hard to conceal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05
SMILES.

"Mauy n man." said Uncle Eben
makes de mistake of goin aroun tell
I'M his troubles when he orter be ad-
vertisin' his business. Washington
Star.
You raise some tremendously large
families here in Kentucky"
Yes. sub. We have to. Got to keep
the feuds going. sub, Chicago Tri-
bune.
Curious. ssn't It, how his features
are always moving?'
"Yes, perhaps that accounts for his
having such a vacant exxpression."--
Ally Sloper
Mrs. Perkins said if we made her
president. she would resign from the
club"
"Wen?"
Then she resigned because she didn't
get but one vote."--Chicago Record.
Doctor dust back from Europe)--And
how do you do?
Fair and Fashionable unvalid--Oh.
I'm so glad TO see you, Tell me. are
they having any novelties abroad this
season?--Detroit Journal.
Miss Prism-Don't let your dog bite
me, llttie boy.
Boyle won't BITE. ma'am.
Miss Prism-But he is showing his
teeth
BOY with pride)-Ccrtainly ne Is.
ma'air, and III you had good teeth as
ne has you'd show 'em, too.--Chicago
News. Ht lh4 4f tHFT' -
Not supl4s..- Tar meetin dis morn H.
Brer Bendersong'' rsn p
''Narn't do ". parson. Got ter hoe
over some corn. list planted"
sut cAafnt De corn waite"
Not 50 well as dc Lord can. Life.
Mrs Flimshy SAYS that men are 50
changeable. Fllmsby used 80 tell her
mat she was worth her weight in gold
When she had To sit ON his knees in tho
coach the other day ne sad he wished
she wasn't SO confounded heavy. .--Bos.
ton Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Ii Is reported that the Russian calen-
dar is TO be abandoned by the nation
whose name il bears In favor of the
Gregorian count which is in use an
over the civilized world except in Rus
sia and Greece. The change will great
ly facilitate the commercial relations
between the realm OF the Car and
other countries and so far as Russia
herself is concerned there is no good
reason why her people should not be
quite as well satisfied with one calendar
as the other once the act of catching
up with the Gregorian is accomplished.
This will require the dropping out OF
twelve days in the Russian calendar
for one year as IL is that length OF
time behind the calendar in use else
where. Pope Gregory XIII established
his calendar by eliminating ten DAYS
at stroke from the old style count.
That was in 1882 and the days sum-
marily dispensed with were those be-
tween the fifth and the fifteenth of
october. Protestant countries however
did not adopt the changed style until
100 and England held out against It for
half a century later. the doughty Blsh-
ops being strongly opposed to following
the Pope even in the matter OF an
improved time record. In not all OF
the countries which, one after the other
adopted the Gregorian calendar were
the necessary number OF days required
10 accomplish the change legislated out
OF existence at stroke but several
of them docked the year a day or two
at a time until the proper adjustment
was reached. But the Car Of Russia.
an autocrat, ought 20 be able 10 do
the job as promptly and easily as did
the good Gregory who declared that
the fifth of October of the year 1852
should be called the fifteenth OF oc-
tober. and promptly it became so per-
haps with some slight embarrassment
TO contemporary transactions but 10
the later convenience OF the whole
world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

The reformers have left Buffalo after
the presentation OF n great deal that
was believed TO be or much good to
the world. but decision on nothing in
particular except the appointment of
committee authorized ito stop the war
in the Philippines. The dreamers will
now SO back To their dreams. the lists
will return to the contemplation of
their respective isms and the world will
continue to revolve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

1t was bad enough for the pole man
on watch i'm a New York station house
TO have a brace or murderers break
away from him. But IT was rubbing It
i'm to have the officers of another sta
tion capture one of them at half past
two o'clock that same morning and say
nothing about it until he had testified
that both prisoners were safe in the
cage when he went the rounds at six
o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Julius Chambers figured II out in the
Philadelphia Times that the sunrise
salute ushering in the Fourth OF July
was fred f'rst at Guam. the first bit OF
territory in eur Spreading possessions
20 greet the sun of every new day. An
hour and forty minutes later IL was
sunrise az Manila and twelve hours or
- after that the guns were booming
20 the gun az Easiport. Maine having
meanwhile cehoed from Cuba and Porto
Eico Thence across tho continent the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

The Fourth of July was celebrated
this time in more places than ever be-
fore. And doubtless our new fellow
citizens in Hawaii. IN Porto Rico and
in the Philippines were impressed with
the character OF a celebration the like
OF which nothing in their own many
festivals can possibly approach.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Britain holds the honor OF having first
formed societies for the prevention OF
cruelty TO animals, and OF having first
legtslated for punishment af offenders.
New telephone patents. involving the
use ~ one wire. which. IL Is claimed.
VIII reVoutlonlze telephone rates. arc
To be developed by company lust or
ganizcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Peace i'm the Philippines Is bound 10
prove profitable TO all concerned. War
ring conditions whether they be I'm the
Philippines or I'm the human stomach.
are equally disastrous. If your stom-
ach has rebelled. there is one authority
that will quickly subdue IT, IL Is Hos
letters stomach Bitters. and Il cures
constipation, Indigestion. billousness.
nervousness and dyspepsia See that q
private Revenue Stamp covers the neck
of the bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Billy Bryan is reported to have Sc
1ected young Allen w. Thurman OF
Ohio. son of the famous old red ban
danna Democrat, for his running mate
as Vice President in 1900. This is pret-
ty cool considering that Billy himself is
yet 10 be selected by his fellow Demo-
Gratis for President. Evidently he re-
CARDS himself as perpetualIy logical
candfdatc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

cannon booraed and the last 10 fire the
sunrise gun were the celebrating pa
tri0ts up in Alaska. And SO the echo
went around the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Ihe enterprising Saturday Evening
Post has secured for publication an ar
ticie oy Mayor Carter Harrison OF Chi
caso on The disagreement of Mod
ern city" This suggests confession
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Chang made his appearance, followed
by servant carrying Handsomely
mounted mahogany box. He put II on
the table, opened IL. and took out a
beautiful barometer, which had just
arrived from Paris. After Capt. Baker
had admired the mechanism of the in
strument, Earl Ii turned to him and
said:
Now, / want you to show me how
you foretell events with this thing"
"You cannot foretell events with a
barometer" said Capt. Baker in sur
prise.
You told me you could" retorted
Earl Ii.
Il never did anything of the kind"
told you that by comparing the changes
in the temperature and direction of the
wind with the movements of this in
strument we could anticipate storm,
but l did not say anything about fore
telling events, because that is impossi-
ble.''
The viceroy stared at the sailor with
aston,shment, and exclaimed:
You are an ignorant, incompetent
fellow. Don't you know that the wealth
er is the most uncertain thing i'm the
world? Other events are governed by
laws and arbitrary conditions. from
which the weather In entirely free, and
anybody who can find out what the
weather Is going to be ought to be able
TO foretell ordinary events"
Then with a contemptuous motion he
dismissed Capt. Baker from his pres
ence, and never spoke to him again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Nebraska boasts that times are so
prosperous out there that there is only
one man m the whole state now out OF
a job. That's Billy Bryan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

The amenities continue 10 come TO
hand. Our French cousins have offered
our government a replica of their new
monument 70 Rochambeau which is to
adorn the Place Vendome and 1t is
suggested that IT be set up in WASH
ington opposite the statue OF Lafayette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Cardinal krementz. Archbishop of
Cologne. who died recently. brought on
che conflict between the prussian gov
ernment and the Catholics bv excom-
municating In 1871, when Bishop OF
hfneland those OF his parlshioners
who refused TO accept the doctrine of in
fallibility. At the vatican council. how
ever be had himself opposed the doc
trine. lie was the son of a coblentz
butcher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

The Hon. spud Pingree denies the in
terviews accredited 10 him but he
doesn't take the trouble to deny much
OF their import.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Ths-'ank Of England's notoss 5h by
NlR inches In dimensions. and Is printed
IN black ink on Irish linen water-mark-
ed paper plain white and wsh ragged
edges
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

What. gloomy time the Hon. I'd
ward Atkinson ct al. OF Boston must
have had OF 4 yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

When ii comes 20 the question OF
quitting the cabinet. there doesn't
seem TO be much SO TO Secretary Alger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05
DIE D..

ANGELL--In scituate, I'd inst, William
+. Angel.
ELLEMAN-In this city, Sd inst. Caro-
line A. Elleman. wife OF James Ellie
man.
GEE--In this city. 4th inst, Barness
Gee, widow of John Gee, aged SS
years.
HORR-In this city. Sd inst. Mrs. Mar
tina II. Horr. aged 80 years, 8 months
and IL days.
HASKELL-In Pawtucket Sd inst,
Jacob 5. Haskell. aged go years.
LAKE-In this city. Sd inst, Laban
w. Lake, aged s6 years.
LITTLEFIELD-I this city. Sd inst.
Edward IL. Littlefeld, aged 73 year.,
Member of Slocum Post, No. 10. G..
A. r..
MAWSON-In this city, Sd inst. Susan.
widow of David Mawson, aged SO
years.
SANFORD-In this city. Cd inst, AL
bert Sanford, aged 81 years.
WEST-In this city, 4th inst, at the
residence of her daughter. 1S9 At
lantic avenue. Ellen A., widow of
Charles Woodford West, aged ss
years.
WRIGHT-In Fall River, Sd inst, An
drew *. Wright, aged 67 years. 1
month and 26 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Famine is general In no less than
seven provinces of Russia. and the
number Of peasants bordering on star
walton ~ variously estimated az from
flve tn tWcnty million.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

On Dexter Training ground the fire.
works were rubber necked by countless
thousands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05
TRY GRAIN.O! TRY GRAND!

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O. the new food
drink that takes the place OF coffee.
The children may drink 1t without in
jury as well as the adult All who try
it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java. but It is made
from pure grains.and the most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress, Y
the price of coffee. 15c. and 25cts. per
package. Sold by all grocers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

OF course Guam enjoyed the fire
crackers. too.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Uncle Sam Is now in his 1sith year
and stronger than ever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Graceful summer dress. by Felix.
Pale blue silk yelling forms the prin-
cess, which is trimmed along the clos
ing in front. over the shoulders anc at
the hem with pleated flounce of pale
blue mousseline dc sole fastened with
two rows of black velvet ribbon. Guin.p
of eeru- guipurey-over yellow satin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

Curious. asn't II, how his features
are always moving?
Yes, perhaps that accounts for his
having such vacant exxpress1on. =
Ally Soper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-05

"Many a man." said Uncle Eben,
makes de mistake of goin' aroun' tell
in his troubles when he orter be ad-
vertisin' his business. Washington
Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-21
Announcement,


Parents or guardians who have
children Of proper age to enter the
beginning class, will please send
them to Miss Watkins room next
Monday morning.
f. R. McCoRY, Principal.
Big reduction in fine queensware
at Lindley's.
LindIey is closing out his fine line
of banquet lamps at cost.
Leave orders at Jackson's for
wood and coal. A. H. STONE.
Lisk's warranted tinware at
Lindley's Every piece warranted
not to rust.
For comforts, pillows and win
dow shades, call on Plough & Wat
ers.
Now is ths tins tobuy crockery
and lamps for lees than cost.
PLOUGH & WATERS.
Do not forget that Blacknan
Bros. are Offering a discount on felt
lined shoes and slippers. You will
appreciate the comfort of them this
cold weather.
Stransky steel enamelled ware
imported for and sold in Pullman,
Wash, exclusively by L. J, Lind
ley. Every piece warranted for
five years.
Blackman Bros. offer a snag proof
rubber boot, extra heavy soles, and
guarantee every pair. They will
outwear three pairs Of ordinary
boots.
In order to make room for my
spring stock of millinery, | will
close out all pattern hats and
frames at cost
2w Mrs. NJ. LENDER.
Ladies have you tried Governor
Pingree's famous $500 shoes? For
30 years lie has made only high
grade, reliable foot wear, and his
800 shoes he claims the bast ever
made to sell at that price. You
can find them at Blackman Bros.
Il, Co. and FROM. now until Janl.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-21

Have you tried the tlne cream candies
at Guesnier's? They are out of sight.
Spectacles in time save eyesight. DR.
White can fit spectacles to any eyes.
The Model Bakery is the place to get
fresh chocolates and other candies.
l.. l.. Guesnier has the finest line OF
candies ever brought to the city.
Chocolates, fresh, just received at the
Model Bakery.
The Model Bakery has just received !.
fresh supply of 'brtter cups" the most
delicious morsel in the candy line.
Chocolates and creams, the best and
purest candies in the market, fresh
supply at the Model Bakery.
Eyesight is priceless. Save yours by
getting spectacles of DR.. White before it j.
10 too fate.T s-vss-, zgs ~. -.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-21
The Fortnightly Club.

The Fortnightly Club met at the
home of Mrs. Deane, Jan. 18th. AT.
ter the business meeting the GUS
tomary literary program followed
With this meeting the club be-
gan the study of Irving's Alhambra,
which is description of the an
cient palace and fortress of the
Moorish kings in Spain, and is en-
riched with many legends. A pa
per entitled Irving Life andlStyle,"
was presented by Miss Hungate,
The discussion was opened by Mrs.
Fulmer, who gave bright comments
on the life and style of the author
of the Sketch Book.
Mrs. Roberts then gave a paper,
"The Legend in History" which
dealt very beautifully with the le-
gend in literature, and its history,
The discussion was led by Mrs.
Van Doren, who added greatly to
the already fascinating subject.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Lyon, Jan. 28th, 1899.
IEs6sE ,lIpNGATE, Secretary
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-21
Merry Wedding Bells.

Last Wednesday morning Miss
Grace Smith and Mr.. viii Keeper
were united in marriage at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. G. H.
Buell., Rev H. C. Mason performing
the ceremony. Mr.. Frank Hungate
was groomsman, and Miss Josie
Stewart acted as bridesmaid. After
the ceremony an elegant dinner was
served to the invited quests. A
large list of beautiful presents ties
titled as to the good wishes of the
many friends of both bride end
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Keeper left
on the afternoon train for La
Grande, Oregon, where they will
make their future home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-21
The Toledo Weekly Blade.

Every intelligent family needs in add
ton to their local paper, good national
weekly. The greatest and most widely
known general family newspaper is the
Toledo Weekly Blade. For thirty years /,
it has been regular visitor in every part
of the Union and is we'll known ia almost
every one of the 10000 postoffices in the
country. 1t is edited with reference to a
national circulation. 1t is Republican
paper, but people of all politics take it,
because of its honesty and fairness in the
discussion of all public questions. 1t is
the fayorite family paper, with some
thing for every member OF the household
Serial stories, poetry, wit and humor;
the Household department, (best in tie
world. Young Folks, Sunday School.
Lessons, Talmage's Sermons, the Farm
stead, the Question Bureau, (Which an
swers questions Tor subsoribers), the 1
News OF the Week in complete form, and
other special features. Specimen copies
gladly sent OH application, and il you
will send us a list Of addresses, we will
mail copy to each. only 81 q year III
YOU wish to raise club, write for ternsA.
Address TIE BLADE,
Toledo i0Aioo.