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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

No woman feels as much like a Chris
tian at an auction as she does at a fu-
neral
to marry her on her deathbed and then
for her to get well.
The peculiar fun man gets out of GO
ing fishing n woman gets out OF giving
men chances 10 propose.
When woman Is In love with man
she alwaysslikes to hear some other wom-
an say something against him, so she
can stand up for him
lt is only In jokes that man misbe-
haves when his wife issaway from home.
In real life he knows that all the women
I'm town are watching him too close
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

.'There Is no cosmetic equal 20 hot wat
er and wooden wash rag says bright
and rosy matron of 80. who for many
years has used no other. Every night and
morning l giye my face n thorough wash
ing with a piece OF white flannel. I'm hot
water. Once an great while | use soap.
but not often, ss 1 have found the hot
water. persistently used. very satisfac-
tory. IN the skin has not been exposed to
n great amount OF dust the water may
be merely sopped upon the face at night.
as once "a day is often enough for the
scrub. After the hot bath. dash on q llb-
crai quantity Of cold water with the
hands, until the skin fairly slows, This Is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

tion ought to be available TO him without
compelling him to blaze path through
wilderness OF anatomical, physiological
or therapeutical mysteries. The articles
are not popular In the sense that rules
OF health are provided after the cheerful
on-hand fashion OF cooking recipes.
which distinguishes numerous publications
designed 10 make every man think he can
be his own doctor. But on the contrary
the reader fs made acquainted with es-
sentiai principles and instructed In the
matter Of the construction OF the human
body and the avoidance OF technicaltties
does not 40 so far as to make the In
struction nonsensical to the professional
man I'm the effort 20 instruct the non-pro-
fessional. The anatomy and physiology
OF the parts considered are adequately
described so that the reader may the bet
ter understand the advice and rules which
follow. The main object. the best means
OF developing and maintaining physical
and mental vjgor. Is always I'm view In
the treatment of the several subjects. The
chapters comprise the hygiene of the d.
gcstive apparatus, OF the skin and It's APP
pendages. OF the vocal and respiratory
apparatus of the ear. eve. brain and
nervous system, and physical exercise.
each written by a specialist Illustrations
are numerous.
THE GIRL AT TIE HALFWAY.
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The author OF 1.-The Story of the Cow
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SIDE lights and surroundings drawn from
the authors experience In the west at the
outset of the development of the prairie
section into the town and cities follow
ing upon the Civil war. To take up their
life work in a new boom town. come
former officer i'm the Federal army and "a
young Virginia girl whose boy lover was
slain near the close of the war when the
grown men available for the Confederate
forces were almost run out. Buffalo still,
roam the plains and their hunting fur
nishes a picturesque chapter In the ro-
nance. Indians are still wild and
threatening to the new settlements. The
boom town Is wide open TO the gambling
joints. the cowboys and the toughest adj
venturers of frontier civilization. And
his intimate acquaintance with these
types. his familiarity with the atmo-
sphere of the period. provide ample ma
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romance and the chapters are vigorous
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

An excellent and clean fertilizer for
house plants Is to get "A pound each OF
nitrate of soda, superphosphate OF lime
and sulphate Of potash. do not mix them.
but use them as desired. A teaspoonful
OF each In half a gallon OF water will par
TALLY serve Go protect against insects and
provide plant food when used around the
roots OF plants. III the leaves OF the
plants are very green reduce the nitrate
of soda one-half. III the stem shoots are
slow In growth slightly Increase the pot
ash. When seeds and flowers are form
ing the proportion OF superphasiTv,e may
be increased
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
WHO CAN YELL THE LOUDEST?


On Saturday night ST. Louis Bryan
on trusts said Republicans
against the the Democrats meant and the
Republicans He supported his charge of nsincey against
Republicans by declaring the Mckinley administration had
attempt the antitrust laws already the
Federal books.
This morning is published Mr. Rooseves letter accepting
he takes the matter of trusts
from the Republican point Roosevelt demands pub
city, that the first thing do determining how to curb
an evil is to find Says No good whatever
denunaon corporations generally
combination PARTICULAR and he gives
a hit adds when this public denuncaon is
panied private membership in the great corporations denounced
the effect is of to give air nsnce to the whole move
ment.'
Thus Republicans demanding publicity regard
trusts reply You insincee and
demanding the abolition of which the
Republicans reply yourselves We're all
own up honest"
The that almost of who has diver
sty combination Every
Democratic leaders is The Ice against the Van
Wycks only Democratic
partnership big industrial combinations the shares
being uggled stock market by the directors
slaughter small holders there
little doubt them the directors trusts buy
ing properties selling them the pool profits when
would the purchase without prohand
charge openly against Amagamated Coppethere
certainly public need Of publicity But the end will
accomplished long proceed the osensbe
plan wpng all trusts while of their influential
leaders stand in with the combines and ready tie
Bryan's less doce hands after he gets elected
The difference between Republican and the
cratic position is that Democratic leaders be-
Iieve great of their followers people OF small
easily they uppose) against
great combinations capital organized oppres them that the
Democratic howl against loud and deep whereas the Repub
party additionally the party dey words its de
alarm the knowing capitalists
humble members Of the Both parties
laws and neither has idea enforcing them when
enacted The whole thing is vaudeville sketch.
On the whole the attitude of the Republicans the
more respectable Bryan might enforce the Federal anti
get passed but Jones wouldn't let him.
Rooseve moderate for publicity might make Hanna
the unprecedenedy active vice president but he
would find climbing babed fence Roosevelt has been
hot after New York. and in Washington he could not be
depended upon to forget it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
CONTEST OF DOC PHOTOGRAPHS

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The points to count will be the
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Every photograph must be en-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

the cheapest and the most wonderful
cosmetic known. A month OF such treat
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skin is much fairer and roster now than
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complexion. coarse and muddy. tried
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satisfactory, until one day an old lady
whose skin l always had admired for It's
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/ tried IL faithfully. and before long saw
with delight that my complexion was
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

All Bey. the second son of Arab Pacha,
is soon to be married in Handy. TO the
daughter of the late Jacob Samy Pacha,
who died last year in Handy. The BRIDE
elect is said to be an intelligent young
woman. and to speak English nuently.
Arab Pacha intends making the wedding
a big social function. and In view Of that
the presents are already very numerous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
C9gaQAT ~
|Al2ggy1r
PEOPLE .

\ Henry T. Tiepke, commissioner Of indus
| trial statistics, ex-mayor OF Pawtucket,
| professional politician and law student,
\ has shaved his moustache, and now looks
| like miniature copu OF Marcus A1re-
| lus not he OF Ohio. but the original OF
ancient Rome. l cannot say that Capt.
| Tiepke's appearance Is improved.
Councilman Beverly 3. Lake. who Is
| one OF the prominent figures I'm the new
| Fifth ward city council fight, Is evidently
not afraid TO leave the city for a short
time. and this morning he started Tor
! the Adirondacks. where he will pass
week or ten days. Mr.. Lake says that he
will leave his political interests I'm the
hands OF his friends as ne has perfect
confidence In their management OF the
campaign.
Mayor Baker is now wearing a sprig OF
golden rod I'm place OF the carnation pink
that he has so long favored. The mayor
said today that the Republican national
committee. by adopting the carnation
as a campaign badge, had made II neces-
sary for him TO adopt another flower.
and for the present he would wear the
golden rod.
Samuel X. Palmer of Warwick, has
ben amusing himself' during the summer
in making walking canes. and has turned
out some very fine specimens, particularly
for an amateur wood worker. Mr.. Palmer
has two natural wood canes that are al
most finished which are very handsome.
and he says he will send one to President
Mckinley and one 10 Col w. j. Bryan.
Mr.. Palmer does not say which political
party he belongs TO.
/ ran across Myron Fuller today, and
asked him IL he was going into the alder
manic fight I'm the new Fifth. and he said:
you must ask somebody else. have
all can do to attend 10 my business Just
at present. but if the people really want
me, guess they will not be backward in
saying so.'
The prolonged absence OF Alderman
Henry Il. Winshp from the city has been
who were becoming uneasy have now no
cause for worry. The Alderman has been
finally accounted for and his friends
fighting forest fires on the Cape. and look
ing after the safety OF his cranberry bogs
He IL expected home again i'm few days
and there are several residents OF the
Fourth ward who are very anxious to sec
him.
Henry wyman OF Cumberland. is max
ing ready for "A trip to Japan, and ex-
ipects to start In about two weeks. He
says that he will remain In Yokohama
for several weeks. but will kep out OF
China until the troubles are over. II is
whispered by Mr.. Wyman's friends that
when he returns home he will take the
lecture platform. but on this point Mr..
Wyman Is reticent
Among the theatrical arrivals this morn
Ing were Harry Dole Parker manager OF
Woman and Wine." at the Narragansett
Mabel Howard. who climbs the beifry I'm
'The Heart of Maryland" also at the
Narragansett. and the gentle, though
dusky Little Egypt, at the CITY Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

who want vaudeville will seek the hest
This Is sound talk as dramatic managers
well know. A good show In town helps
every other show, because IL sends the
people home pleased and ready to go to
something else.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

The administration Is now credited with
a determination to secure the protection
Of Chinese converts. IL is a mere detail
What the administration Is determined 10
secure r. a stable ana efficient govern
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

.ir. Croker continues TO point ont by hI'
betting that thfedds are against hts can
didatc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

The author OF Red. Pottage" Miss
Mary Cholmondeley. has written anotaer
charming story IN her characteristic
style. and called II ''The Danvcrs Jew
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Among the theatrical arrivals this morn
ing were Harry Dole Parker. manager of
Woman and Wine." az the Narragansett
Mabel Howard. who climbs the beifry In
THE Heart Of Maryland" also at the
Narragansett. and the gentle, though
dusky Little Egypt, at the CITY Hotel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18

In war. Thirty years ago II could have
been done, but today II Is impossible
The terrible explosives now adapted to
war purposes can be hurled many
miles from the modern gun. and 1t
would require only single well.charg-
Ell bomb TO he thrown into one Of its
loeks or even into its channel any
whore along it's entire length, to de-
stroy It, and that could be prevented
only by having a battle line Of soldiers
from one mouth 10 the other The
canal built by our government and
made an open highway for all nations
Of the world In peace and war, would
command the efforts Of every COM
mercial nation to protect the highway
in the interests Of its own commerce
and any act OF destruction committed
by an enemy would be an affront to all
the other civilized nations Of the world.
Most OF the jinso demagoguss know
that the best possible protection TO the
Nicaragua canal is to make II an open
highway and not attempt to protect
it by forts or guns; but jingoism has
theme. a very barren one indeed, but
It isa theme. and jingoism is shrieking I
for the expenditure of millions Of dol !
lars to defend canal that can best /
defend itself in peace or war by max
ing It an open highway without forts
or batteries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18

Another striking example OF the way
Oregon is being overlooked in the mum
erous publications relating to the fu-
ture trade Of this coast with the ORR
ent is furnished by folder just is
sued in the interest OF the C. B. & Q.
railroad, a transportation line which
is believed in some quarters in Oregon
to be seeking a Pacific coast outlet or
terminal on the Columbia river. One
extract from the folder reads as fol-
lows:
The eyes of all Americans are now
turned upon the Orient, and its acqui-
siJion Of possessions in that direction
has stimulated the attention of thous-
ands Of people to the vast trade upon
which We are entering, not only with
our new possessions. but with the
densely populated countries of the ORR
ent. which are now becoming Gus
toners for our surplus wheat and
-four: and Western Washington being
the natural outlet Of this export trade.
win witness a steady growth and ex-
pansion which win ultimately place its
ports upon an equal footing with those
OF the Atlantic seaboard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18

The people Of this nation are pretty
much OF one mind as TO the necessity Of
this country absolutely owning and
controlling the Nicaragua canal. Eng
land. that could nave very reasonably
questioned our right to the exclusive
ownership and control Of the canal. is
quite willing to waive 1t, asking that
it shall be an open highway alike in
war and peace. A new treaty with Eng
land providing that this country shall
own and control the canal and main
tain II as an open highway in war
and peace. is pending in the senate,
and II has called out the fiercest as
saults OF the jingo journals and bab-
blers Of the land. The lingo shriekers
insist that the Nicaragua canal shall
not be an open highway for an enc
my in time of war, and demand that 1t
shall be supplied with defenses to pro-
tect 1t. This jingoism is simply reck-
less and senseless. The greatest de-
fenses which could be erected at both
ends Of the canal, would be utterly
valueless to defend It against an enemy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18
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uneouivocal. Americanism will per
wade its utterances upon every ques-
tion Of national interest.
II MIR. Bryan imagins that he can
lead the republicans into a defensive
discussion oi trusts" he Is nursing a
deluslnn. The republican plank upon
this question viii recognize the rights
os property and capital. There will be
no anarchy in II. II will not BE- an ap-
peal to class hatred, neither win It be
an assault apon Industrial enterprise.
AT the same time. while recognizing the
right Of producers to combine for the
purpose OF lowering the cost OF pro-
duction and distribution, the republi-
cans will demand such legislation as
win prevent monopolies from destroy
ins competition to enhance prices.
The republican convention viii rec
ognize the wide hiatus between trusts"
and monopolies. 1t cannot be stamped
ed by any hysterical attacks upon
wealth, that may be incorporated In
the Bryan platform into a declaration
fhat ali industrial combinations ara
'monopolles" and must be annlhilatsd
The republican plank on the question
will be a sensible and well-considered
appeal to the Intelligence Of the pso-
pie. who long ago became nyineed
that the question OF trusts" could not
be made political issue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18
ROBERTS KIMBERLEY SUCCESS.

Like our own war with Spain, as wen
as that of the rebellion. the British
soldiers in South Africa have besn
hampered by public opinion and senu-
mental expressions at home.
When General Butler reached South
Africa shortly after the outbreak OF
the war his scheme was to conc; nitrate
large force on the Orange river,
march to the relief Of Kimberley and
then make a descent on Bloemfontein
and Pretoria. Public opinion in Eng
land was. however. so unanimously
and inslstently in favor Of the relief
of Ladysmith that these plans were
abandoned. and instead of striking the
enemy as compact whole the British
forces were divided and two campaigns
instead of one projected. The result
was that neither the forces of Butler
in Natal nor of Methuen in Cape CO..
ony were able to cope with the enemy,
and disaster after disaster to the Brit
ish followed.
With the arrival of Field Marshall
Lord Roberts, however, the original
plan has been resumed, with results
already intensely gratifying at homa
and that must give satisfaction to
all English speaking peoples through
out the world. 1t is now plain that
Buffers third attempt to break the
lines investing Ladysmith was but a
feint to occupy the Beers and turn at
tention from Modder river. From this
time on. of course, Cape Colony and
the Southern Free State will become,
as they should in the beginning, the
real theatre of war.
1t is on the Modder aud Orange riv-
ers that the great struggle Will take /
place, and the length of the war will |
probably be determined by the capac-
ity of the Beers for resistance at these
points There the country is much
more favorable for British operations
than in Natal or the Transvaal from
Tier. The country is more open, there
s less danger OF the British line OF
communications being cut and the gen.
sral environments are more in keeping
With the mode of fighting Of the Brit
sh. There the zeal tug If war may be
low taking place, and there the strate-
~ Of the hero of Kandahar and of the
3oer leaders will be measured on some
hing like a fair field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18
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thereof Envelopes containing proposals
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-18
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