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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
TIE KANAWAH TO Be MOVED.


The United States converted yacht
Kanawah. which has been tied up to
the city wharf since her arrival In this
city. will be moved to tne wharf next
south from the city wharf on Sunday
next. the change having become neces-
sarv owing to the fact that the city
needs the use of its wharf property.
IJeut t,iswafd upon being Informed by
of this fact. lost n" time in securing
new quarters for the Rhode lsland
navy
Adit Cen. Sackett expects ." near
from the navy department ln nlN "i
go, In r.vard to the enlistment ~ thu
ratetakrrs FOR the yacht. ana as soon
~ the required permission arrives tnr
men will BE- sent o. Newport Mh'f'
they will be enlisted FOR one year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Decision Of Supreme Court on Indeemnale Sen
,ence Act.

Boston. Jan. 4.-The iudeterminate
sentence act, so called, providing Tor
the imposition of sentences for an in
determinate time in criminal cases, was
declared to be unconstitutional and eN-
post facto. as to crimes committed be-
fore it's passage. in a decision sent down
by the full bench OF the supreme court
today i'm the case of Clarence Murphy
defaulting teller OF the Salem Savings
Bank vs.. the Commonwealth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
TALKED ABOUT.

Five juvenile cases were brought be-
fore the District Court this morning.
Trdancy was the charge in each.
Peter Finnigan aud Frederick W. Cor
man were given two years each IN IN"
reform school. and the other three We're
continued ou probation.
Ia the polic.. court this morning "
persons were ordered to pay fine OF 3
and costs FOR indecent intoxication.
Last evening officer Bull notified
Gerty Mayno that water pipe was
burst In her house at - Washington
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
Blg Wafer Tank BGsl.

New York. Jan Am immense water
tank on 5o-foot high platform of the
elevated railroad company's yard at
li6th street and Eighth avenue burst
this morning. Three men were nearly
drowned and Kate McShane. II years OF
age. was seriously injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
A Sympathetic Strike.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 4.-Flfteen mana
lasters at the factory of A. r.. Little &
Co. came out on strike this morning in
sympathy with the pullers over. who
struck day before yesterday. All the
lasting department employees are now
out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
fire al Westerly.

Fire started in the dry goods store
of NJ Dinitz i'm the Potter block at
Westerly at midnight and caused
loss estimated at $500 OF this amount
$1,000 was on stock and $500 on the build
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04

Hose Is H. in receipt 90 box oi hne
cigars from Manton -. Peck or the
Washington park pharmacy and y A.
pslmer Of EdgeNood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
County OF Providence. SIS:
L. Geo. w. Lanphear, Cashier OF the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true TO the best of nv knowledge and
beIiet GEO w LANPHEAR, Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
- GILMAN e. JoPP Notary Public.
Correct-Attest.
N. ID ARNOLD,
GILBERT A. PHILLIPS. Directors
GEO. l.. SHEPLEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-04
Manufacturers
NATIONAL. BANK
73 WESTMINSTER ST.

OF the condition OF the MANUFACI UREks
NATIONAL EANK at Providence. in the state
of Rhode Island at the close OF business Dec.
4
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-05

sidewalk without leaving some one
there to look out foi it."
And the Swede? Well, when No.
220 ca me back, one Of the street garnins
ca led out, Say why don't you go in
enc get your money!" And he went
in ana left some instead.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-05

IVES no trouble with rafting and clicking Of the mech
~ anism, all the parts including the Action and Sound
ing Board protected against the avages of Heat and
DampneSS by ingenious Patented Devices that insure per
manent Artistic Tone Quality and increased durability The
cases are masterpieces of art.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

as would be. One may summon creditor
before the Judge de le PaiX and obtain uugrnen.
but II is extremely difficult TO collect bad dept IN
France. This has. OF course. much 10 90 Win tIe
almost universal system OF cash payment TOT every
thing.
In spite OF the dreadful tragedy OF the Charlty
Bazaar two years ago a serious IRE Is rare oc-
currence In this country. Twenty years ago me
Old Magazin du Printemps was burned 10 lne
ground and many lives lost Since then what seen
to be adequate provisions FOR combating hre nave
been made These consist OF careful service OF
Watchmen, hose always In readiness. and snow
windows which by touching spring open out
ward Ike doors. There are no hre-escapes OF any
description, and all stairs and inside httngs are
OF wood II would not be pleasant to be on any OF
the upper floors OF the big shops With nre raging
IN the building and that big well for draught, but
the French system seems 10 be 10 prevent nres ana
not 10 provide elaborate means for combating them
Much the same division Of labor exists In the
French shops In America. There is the head
or the department and three assistants very
important person 10 foreigners is the interpreter.
one Is always 70 be found. and a large number OF
the clerks speak English. The Bon Marche gives
It's employees English lessons in the evening and the
best pupils are sent to England for three months
at the expense OF the firm. The big shops lodge
all their unmarried women and men employees, II II
Is desired. In all the big shops the employees are
directly concerned In the amount Of their sales
and In the profits OF the business. This may partly
explain the genial interested manner characteristic
OF the French salesman.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

tentons which later landscape architect Is called
upon TO readjust and supplement with harmonious
designs The control OF the grounds OF public ana
fetal and political. that well-pianned de-
velopment may be either retarded or forced On III
harmonious lines
Introductory or temporary decoration Is phase
which demands special treatment, she says for
instance IN her work at Barnard College sne mas
laid the foundation for future architecturai pian
to be developed the college feels justlhed IN a
more lavish expenditure. , -,
Miss Bullard began her work az smith CoIege;;
The lawn OF Lawrence house. with lts glimpse OF
Morris house gives some idea Of the base or
mural planting which was designed to draw the
hard lines OF the upright walls down into the
stretches OF grass and also TO establish botanic
the buildings there is. In some measure. In the
shrub planting. a botanical classification Dy a
regular sequence. , ,ho. horo
Two representative country places that nave
benented hv Miss Billiards plans and SUPERVISION
arc those OF Mrs Swami. at Stockbridge Mass.
and Clapham Place, In Shelton. conn AFTER siiS
swanp Rad bought the beautiful POmeroy estate
IN. "a Colonial mansion was removed 10 size
near Laurel Hill In It's place now St1hus y@ars, 80
sva,n's new house and Miss Bullards WORK mere
was 70 heal the slight injury caused ny the re-
,,ovni ~ the old house 10 screen the serVlce
drj,,es and With maased shrub belts 10 put mere
on5 fhare the touch which would remove an trace
oi Cianhnm Place. inherited by Mrs; Charles Net;
,i.oI bad q riverside entrance This was closed
oy,ine ~ the fnct that the growth OF the Town oI
Shai.or vas crocdinr that part OF the estate anSu
- ar,,oach rnate from back road on hsn
o.e usS 90 nearer 20 the house and staDies a
GATEWAY and bridge called Tor harmonious "T'"'"
tIons and plantings
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
va. an each room contaIned. except a Jew cookinE

was ell each room contained. except a few cooking
zone husband and wife. an aged couple both suf~
fering from elephantiasis seemed devoted "a each
other The mans face was swollen Out s,,aa or al
"one boy OF sixteen looked like man OF sixty.
the first stages OF the disease. None seemed to-
IAN seemed 10 have kindly feeling for one an
other The women do the cooking and washing.
They seemed cheerful think they were Interested
An old man whose face was swollen and partly
ss a%ay leaned & sgans tne doo dna m Sr ana
II he did not think II best oh. yes II Is best yet
my wife and babies would give much But X
your good doctor will only let them stand on the
One or two others pleaded in the same way,
promised our influence to persuade Cap
iepers once week At this all seemed pleased
and thanked us. They stood on the balcony , aa and
waving their hands TO Us as we looked pack at
them from distance. A,...-..
washerwomen who We're scrubbng on nat stones:
asked If 1t was not dangerous to haVe mem mo- 20
never go beyond their own boundary
II" How is 1t you come out here TO washF ASKED
well you see We have the water OF the springs
clothes. In the city We live on ground floors; no
rooii to wash no water as /; is 81 per barrel and
clothes N the city come Out here and spot.
plaSc my tub. and II stands there year IN ahe yer
pIt place y" ''' '''N'
"On my return TO town | had talk Win Sap-
tain Dawson who consented 10 issue passes 20
certain members Of the lepers families VINO might
care TO visit them permitting them 20 stand on
the embankment opposite 10 see ana taIk 20 .nelr
friends and bring them any little luxury tney
wished The lepers supplied with plenty OK
I saw the sonora who prayed In the little chapel
the day before and mad the pleasure Of giving ner
a mass She thanked me and promised 20 pray ior
me. Mr. De Puy said laughingy' Mrs. H
a daughter OF the sun; she helps you. .
"sSI senior answered the woman, pointing 10
my T. 5. s pin. saw that, Yesterday. ay Asnn3
Come 10 know the significance OF the Sunshine so
cety pin"
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
MR.. OLMSTED'S GIRL PUPIL
HOW THE GREAT LANDSCAPE ARTIST
ENCOURAGED MISS BULLARD.
SHE rs NOW RECOGNIZED EXPERT IN PARK
AND coUNTRY-sEAT DESIGNING
HER WORK EXPLAINED.

HER WORK EXPLAINED.
The profession OF landscape designer Is an un-
usual one for woman and Miss Elizabeth Bull
lard who Is now engaged in this work IS especially
interesting on account of her training for such
work. Her father. oliver Crosby Billiard. was as
ISOLATED with Frederick Law Olmsted in the con-
struction Of Prospect Park Brooklyn. and various
other city parks II while visiting her aunt
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher at the Beechers' Lenox
home that Miss Buard received her first In
spration. She often the great preachers com
paniOn in walks about the countrys and learned
under his tuition TO know and love plant life.
Later on she became her fathers assistant He
associated with Mr.. Olmsted in the work Of
laying out parks. In this way Mr.. Olmsted came
to know her ability. and after her fathers death
urged her to accept the Office OF superintendent
OF the Bridgeport Public Park Board. long held
by Mr. Bullard, which through Mr. Olmsted's ad-
vice had been offered to her, but she declined to
DO So
Mr. Olmsted wrote thus in defence OF his proposi-
tion: In reply to any possible dissent on the
ground OF its being an innovation FOR a woman 10
serve with men as coadtutors. the case OF Miss
Wilkinson English woman. offers a precedent
The Earl OF Meath president OF an English society
devoted to such purposes. writes I'm n report that
Miss wilkinson as a member OF this council. Is in
direct superintendent OF all It's works, which are
widely scattered and OF much public Importance.
In the counclrs discussions OF questions as TO i'm
provence $ and maintenance Of grounds the other
members are chiefly guided Oy her
The more complicated phases Of landscape archi-
lecture include the changing and regarding Of
roads and in this work Miss Billiard is said TO
have shown herself singuarly efficient. Her best
work is said to be along the lines OF adaptation.
where consideration has been given 10 existing
circumstances. Miss Builard says:
"As the arrangement Of private grounds IN tree
and shrub decoration IL likely TO be only passing
fad. there is often a medley. foreign to hrst In
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
CAT-TAILS FOR FEATHERS.

Feathers and down expensive, but II you
know bank where the cat-tail grows you can
make down pillows galore for the mere niaN"o'
W., mus, know that the fun OF the ripe cat-taii.
which NAV be ga thered in July or August, makes q
inflow equalled only by down itself 80 De pro''-
dent this year and II you live near axe or
pond get you a harvest OF cat-tais FOR future use.
You will find them the most inexpensive ana sa'ls~
factory material you employ for this purpose
70 {, should be your fate 70 live In section OK
!. - where cat-tails do not grow. then SUD
stitute the silk from milkweed pods Gatnes ne 10
mods In the fall OF the year, nang mem M a ,sSors
~ winter is over and be made up INTO pi1io ,
In the early sprng.-(tune Nomahs h0"ie '
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
LEPERS IN PORTO RICO.
YANKEE CLEANLINESS RULES THE
LAzARETTo NEAR SAN JUAN.
SOME cHDERFULNEss AMONG THE INcURA9LE
VICTIMS OF ELEPHANrIAsrs-PLANs FOR

VICTIMS OF ELEPHANrIAsIs-PLANs FOR
AN ISLAND HOME.
Among the sanitary duties OF the United States
resulting from the with Spain is the proper
care OF a limited number OF lepers, men and
women. in Porto Rico. These are isolated on a
reservation IN comparative comfort. within walk
ing distance Of San Juan but to be re-
moved to a small island where they can have
greater liberty without endangering general
health. and AT the same time cultivate the
land and earn a living for themselves
A NewYork woman who is active member
Of The Tribune Sunshine Society. and who has
Just returned from Porto Rico. tells thus OF the
way she happened to pay visit to the lazaretto
and what she there:
Il was standing the wall at San Juan
near the od chapel watching the sefloras coming
from service. Tim. the army mule who now does
duty a saddle horse for Lieutenant Luis De
Puy. was near by. Tim has been taught TO nick
up handkerchief. One Of the native beauties in
passing dropped her handkerchief accidentally.
Tim picked II up. AS she took II from his teeth
my attention was attracted 10 her sad face She
told me she had been praying that she might be
permitted to see her husband. who was one OF the
iepers In the lazaretto. She touched by my
sympathy and begged me 10 pray too I promised
TO do something for her II possible
II sought Captain Dawson the sanitary inspector
In MS Office at the consulate l found him in con-
sultaton with several Of his assistants He ex-
claimed. when ne saw me: I have Just returned
from trip I made to select an island 10 be used
for my eper colony. | have found an ideal one
with trees. foliage. running streams-a little para
dise-and l am happy have been telling Dr.
Glenon about It. l hope to make the lepers az
comfortable and happy as It Is possible for such
unfortunates 10 be. They will have gardens 10
work in, and raise what they wish In fruit and
vegetables. The work will be a godsend in occu-
pyng their minds
Luis Peno is one OF the prettiest Islands on the
coast OF Porto Rico. and contains four hun
dred acres. will build comfortable cottages for
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
"BUrTER AND HONEY SHALL HE EAT"

I'm a small upper room. furnished in Oriental
style" says Or. W. s. Nelson. writing from TripolL
SYRIA we sat on the floor with our legs crossed
under US II was nearly noon. and l looked out
OF the door l saw the black smoke coming out OF
the mouth y the oven and could see my hosts
wife preparing the sweet bread for our midday meal
After a while the daughter brought a large tray
made OF woven straw and laid II on the floor be-
tween her father and The fresh warm loaves
OF bread lay upon edge OF the tray and the dish
OF food In the middle. After a word OF prayer we
each took a sheet 0oaO OF this thin bread. and.
breaking OF a piece. dipped II In the central dish
and proceeded 10 make good meal After few
moments my host called out:
4" oh GaZele'
What. father
"Caxeiie, bring plate OF butter and honey
Yes father -.
Soon she came 10 the room. bringing plate OF
strained honey IN the centre OF which was a large
lump OF delicious native butter. Dipping piece ot
fhe fresh brs into this butter and honey MADE
most DAINTY morsel Ii the first time had
ever seen this way OF serving honey. and under
stood as never before the meaning Of the woros
found In Isaiah vi, ~.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

her models copied decided 10 buy the SUM anu NJ
~. -, 49, sbe found a linen batiste for 20 cents
.h., ,,s s+rl,e ana fairly fine: good quality was
. cents Linen is supposed 10 be cheap here but
cotton IS dear She paid 80 cents yard for cotton
ba,iste that she says can be bought at nome lor
i5 cents From these figures it VIII be gathered
that r. is wiser 10 buy underclothing at nome
Cold cream. vasene and all the ordinary tolIet
articles had better be purchased in America II Is
wise -, d. s-,,,ied with boot buttons extra pair
0. gsrters letter paper, pens and all small trihes
They may be bought here. OF course but these
small things are often different or inferior 10 the
articles obtained at home. Moreover there Is a
and tear on body and soul In shopping IN
Paris ones French often seems sadly deficient
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
AN IRISH WOMANS OFFICE.

MRS DOCKRELL. COUNCILLOR IN rHu
BLACKRoCK DISTRICT. COUNTY DUBLIN.
The first Irish woman 10 be elected municiph
councillor Is Mrs Maurice Dockrel. who was th'rd
ar the polls in the Blackrock District OF county
Dublin at the last elections. with nine vacancies
10 be filed Mrs Dcckrell has been further nom
ored by an election to be deputy vice-chairnah OK
the Board.
Mrs Dockrells husband Is Justice of the Peace.
She is herself graduate OF Alexandra CoNeee
dublin and had won scholastic distinction oeIorss
she aspired TO enter the somewhat eAel''i's Ne4~
OF Irish politics.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

and one hardly likes asking for interpreter when
only small purchases TO be made. we'll
gowned. evidently q well bred American woman
was heard day excitedly asking for Buttons
pour les shoes
WHAT TO PURCHASE ABROAD.
The pertinent question would seem 10 be what
the articles best bought abroad? II is maxi
ing short visit only in Paris It sad waste
OF energy 70 bother TO buy much at all. The woman
who spends a large sum OF money each year on her
clothes finds a varied assortment OF expensive
trhes in Paris. and her wardrobe is undoubtedly
fresher and more ultra modish for a weeks shop
ping here The woman who comes TO enjoy the city
and is as well person OF modest pretensions Will
49, i'tle worth her time and money IN the few
'.----| vpends in the shops.
French gloves are a quarter TO a third less than
American gloves. and they well made. But one
must take care TO go only TO a weknown place
and not be tempted to buy too cheap a glove. IN
the neighborhood Of the big hotels are often 10 be
found Interesting little glove shops that sell the
most worthless and rotten kid.
may be picked UP here for a trfe during the sum-
mer months. French millinery is always delight
full, and even the low priced modistes sell tasteful
hats.
Ready made silk bouses and silk petticoats are
cheaper here than in America. The Louvre and
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
CLOAKS FOR FALL.

Velvet will be :he material chosen by the ultra
fashionable women FOR their fall cloaks Black
will undoubtedly supersede any attempt at color
though the Innings OF silk or satin will be OF the
most brilliant hues. The style OF cloak is an
innovation and difficult OF description. beginning
with a high standing haring collar. in the back
cutting in at the like the lapel on a mans
coat 1t forms a smaller collar toward the front
which is however similar in effect 10 the high
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
4 TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF "OSiAN
WAIST. no. 772S FOR COUPON
,N-rn 10 CENTS

ssna-,ts waists continue in favor and give en-'
,'Dna - having taken permanent hold. The SIM
pie design shown is both smart and eo4tu tho
ba,rg snug without tightness and emDoayns 20 20
suogestion o, the sailor style Which y -
mlrabIe for informal wear As ''U7..a ooI,ar o,
III, @0' hl,a and white stripe with collar Ok
'ei"' =. A,,ded with braid. but plain colo' -
plain Siae tsbe and various combinations can 20
equaIy ,Sr az IN this instance the Vest matSnss
made. MhT.' is s1ecfive OF white pique or ciotn,
the bers Tho collar is blue the rest can DO aeS
aihite and II desired the skirt may Ia,ir1 closes
The iounGa sront but the waist proper Is htted
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
HOW TO SHOP IN PARIS.
HINTS GIVEN THE AMERICAN WOMAN IN
SEARCH OF BARGAINS.
THE STORES DIFFER IN MANY RESPECTS FROM
THOSE OF THIS CoUNTRY-ARTIC1.Es
ONE SHOULD BUY HERE

Paris June %
.snec, which is not the most attractive form In
which they display their goods. The counters are
eoyerea with cut pieces and damaged goods and
the handsome model gowns which were recently
displayed have been replaced by the most ordinary
dresses az cheaper prices
For some reason these gowns are supposed 70 be
what the summer visitor requires. There plenty
of bargains In the French shops during the sum-
mer As the great majority OF Americans do their
Paps shopping az this season, perhaps some infor-
M on the subject may be OF use. II is always
well 20 bring with a good supply Of small
articles All small mechanical things in France are
badly made. For instance, II IS hard to find good
shirt studs and buttons here and the or
woman who has need Of such articles had better
buy them In America or England. All accessories
20 a taiior-made costume Of inferior quality in
the big shops and expensive in places that import
them from England. Such smart linen collars as
,ihe Americans wear cannot be bought here.
SIX stockings are cheap The best quality can
b. bought for 81 50 a pair. but thread and cotton
stockings are expensive and heavy. AS for boots.
there are pretty shoes sold in Paris. but they are
not apt 10 suit the American foot
Il IS generally thought ready made lingerie is al
vays pret,ier and cheaper in Paris than IN Amer
Tea but during the last five years the reverse has
been the
LINGERIE NOT CHEAP IN PARIS.
Handwork is cheap in France and lace and en-
trodery slightly under the American price, SO
a. American woman who wished 10 have some OF
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
an uoPF TEA AND TOAST.

L.. doctors have for some time sounded
-s,n- against the all too common Invalid diet
:, ",oss, and tea" Few things say they' are
., ,o- ,ne weakened stomach TO digest than
ho, bu,tered toast Now the physicians warnlhss 81
have received reinforcement from tS dnc,or nut II
w,re would not let my patients eat hot
49,, T fsiiv believe II causes as Huch iIuAs So
Toast -, rTiddlo cakes. In this country the
.ss .,og G woman eats hot toast with quantities Of
butter on Il every cay
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
Evil OF I'LL VENTILATED KITCHENS.

Poorly ventilated overheated kitchens. says one
who has given the matter much thought, are re-
sponsbe in many cases not only for the proverbial
nj temper OF cooks. but for their predlspostion TO
disease as well Rheumatism varicose veins and
tuberculosis are frequent maladies which aflict the
cook while alcoholism and hrst-cIass cook are
too often synonymous to be pleasant. The reason
adduced for the prevalence OF the alcohol habit IL
that men or women working in air heavy with
odors OF food seldom hungry. but crave stimu-
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

back This collar. apparently seamless fits close
about the throat and over the bust and shoulders
From the bust line however, IL falls into two cir
cular capes. the longer one flowing 70 within a
foot OF the bottom OF the gown. A sort OF Marie
Antonette hood at the back is drawn around 10
the front of the shoulders and fastens with Auge
buckle and four fat loops OF the material. The
capes are bordered with beaded satin or jet
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

HandwOrk IS cheap in France and lace and en-
troidery slightly under the American price, SO
A. American woman who wished 10 have Of