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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

at Cambridge. Mass. under Professor
BENJAMIN Pierce and at the University
OF Zurich, Switzerland. In 1889 she be-
came the assistant at vassar, and on
Miss MitchelI's retirement succeeded
her.
After the regular scholastic duties of
the day are over Miss Whitney and her
assistants give their time 10 the OBJ
servation Of the comets and minor PLAN
cts. The results are published I'm The
Astronomical Journal. Popular Astron-
omy, Astronomische and Nachrichten.
Just at present the vassar staff is study
ing stellar photographs and expects
soon 20 publish the result OF the inves-
tigation. which. as photography forms
an important part of modern astronom-
ical work. Will be Of the utmost impor-
tance to science. This work is largely
done under Miss whitney's direction by
Miss Caroline Furness. her assistant in
the Vassar observatory.
Connected with Wellesley are two
able women astronomers. One OF these
is Miss Sarah r. Whiting. In charge OF
the department relating to the new as
tro physics. who lectures to the gen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
THE NEWS. PROVIDENCE, r. 7.

sued under the auspices OF Columbia
university, which has one OF the finest
observatories and one OF the ablest
staffs OF professors In the courfsry.
Five women are connected with the de-
partment. These are engaged I'm max
ing calculations I'm regard TO astral pho
tographs. Their results are most valu-
able. as TWO OF the most important OF
modern astronomical Investigations are
being prosecuted by Columbia. One of
these is the determination of the north
and south poles by astronomical sseicu-
iations and the other the fixing OF the
variation OF latitude. Miss Flora T..
Harpham is exceptionally skillful I'm the
use OF astronomical instruments and Is
noted for mathematical accuracy. Her
time Is devoted entirely to the mathe-
matical phase Of the work under the di-
rection OF Professor j X. Rees, who is
conducting the Investigation I'm regard
TO the variation OF latitude, as well as
several other important astronomical
Investigations Four women assist
Miss Harpham In the examination OF
the photographs and the making OF
measurements from these.
Miss Mary Proctor. famous as a writ
er and lecturer on astronomy. is the
daughter of Sir Richard Proctor. one OF
the greatest of English astronomers.
Miss Proctor now lives in New York
Her knowledge OF astronomy was OBJ
tained from her father and her advice
is often sought by American astrono-
mers.
Mrs. Mabel Loomis Todd Is the wife
Of Professor David Todd, head Of the
astronomical department at Amherst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

and gathered in perpendicular rows. At
each end the net portion Of the flounce.
which forms the drapery. is tightly
gathered UP. and the falling border
neatly finished of. thus perfecting the
fiounce illusion. A short length of the
lace is then cut in half. horizontally.
the upper or net half arranged as an
arm drapery. The flounce half. headed
by rose leaves, falls round the other
arm. leaving the top visible. and at
this side of the bertha a spray Of roses
with foliage is introduced, while the
other side is finished with a velvet bow
and paste, buckle. The back OF the
bertha resembles the front. minus the
velvet bow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

vnERY few people are aware thet
W among the observers of the recent
eclipse OF the sun were at least q
dozen women who have attained dis
tinction In astronomy.
These women are employed In connec-
tion with the observatories of the great
colleges either as computers. photogra-
pliers of the heavens or as teachers
All the large women's colleges are sup
piled with observatories with all the
latest appliances for the study of the
sky. Vassar, Smith. Wellesley. Swarth-
more, Bryn Mawr. Mount Holyoke and
Radcliffe have observatories, and Bar
nard. through the courtesy OF the as
Economical department OF Columbia, af-
fords women opportunities TO study the
stars.
II is fallacy to assume that women
can never succeed I'm the exact sciences.
In this country alone many women are
making a great success of one OF the
most exact of all the sciences--that OF
astronomy, where the variation OF "A
millionth part In a computation or the
swerving of hairs breadth In the ad-
Justment OF delicate instrument is
matter Of great import.
Speaking Of women's work I'm astron-
omy, the average well Informed person
is apt 10 refer To Caroline Herschel and
Maria Mitchell as the only women who
have achieved fame In the study OF the
stars. This Is mistake.
:" Long ago, when Egypt was writing
It's history in stone. the records show
that women were initiated into the
study Of astronomy by the priestly sa.
vnnto I'm whom all the wisdom OF the
land was centered. Berenice. after
whom a constellation was named and
who was the daughter OF one OF the
Ptolemies, is believed TO have been an
astronomer OF ability.
The beautiful aud unfortunate .Hypa-
tia was an observer of the stars; So
was the fascinating Eudocia, empress
of Theodosius H. In modern times
there was Mary Summerville. whose
achievements were SO well regarded
that the British government granted
her an annual pension OF c30o.
ST. Hildegarde. the pious abbess Of
the Convent of Mount st. Rupert. near
Pingen- on the Rhine, published as the
result of her Investigations a theory OF
the solar system which antedated that
of Copernlcus by three centuries.
The stories OF the achievements OF
Marie Cunitz. Nine. Elisabeth Helve-
Illus. Marie Clara Muller, Marie Kirche.
Theresa and Madeline Manfredi, the
beautiful and brilliant Marquise du
Chatelet. Nine. Lepaute, Elisabeth Won
Matt. Wilhelmina Bottcher. Minna
Wind and Catherine Scarpellini would
put TO shame those of many modern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

ing the length or hatpins mas given
that needful but somewhat formidable
adjunct bit Of prominence Hatpins
are now manpfactnred on the lines of .
broadsword rather Than on those OF =
rapler. For the coarse straw summer
hats these are all right. but for the vel
vet chapeaux the inventive genius will
have TO try again.
FIchus and Gainsboroush hats 70
together--that is. IL you want 10 carry
out the beginning OF the century style
that one sees 50 charmingly portrayed
I'm fancy portraits. The prettiest fichus
are those made OF soft chiffon, finished
with fine plaitings drawn into v shape
at the waist and fastened in bowknot.
To be au fait the Galnsborough's
broad ssrlm should correspond in color.
treatment and texture.
Talking of hats begets thoughts Of
real flowers as well as artificial ones.
If you want TO keep your drawing room
ferns fresh for winter, give them q
summer outing. Plant them in shady
corner of the yard. where the soft
breezes may invigorate them. They
need the holiday just as much as hu-
man beings do. An excellent plan for
the housekeeper who glories i'm growing
centerpieces for her table Is 10 have
two at once. IL is economy i'm the end
Then one of them can always be In the
air. where II may be sprayed and care
fully nursed a. che first signs OF droop-
-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

eral classes on astronomy. Professor
Whiting conducts her astronomical in
struction as department of applied
physics.
Professor Ellen Hayes has charge Of
the department OF mathematical as
tronomy and has done much fine work
In the calculation of the orbits of COM
cts. Professor Hayes and Professor
whiting received their instruction as
guests of professors at celebrated OBJ
servatories. Miss Whiting was first a
pupil OF Professor Pickering of Har-
ward. who deserves the gratitude OF all
women for the generous manner in
which he has assisted them in astro-
nomical work
Wellesley is now having completed a
handsome observatory. the gift of Mrs.
John c. Whiting. one OF the trustees Of
the college. Its architectural beauty is
as notable as the completeness of its
scientific equipment.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Bardwel. for 90
years astronomical Instructor at Mount
Holyoke college and one of the notable
women in her profession. died about
year ago. She became a mem
Der of the Mount Holyoke faculty
in 1866, Just a year after Maria
Mitchell Joined the faculty at Vas
sar. She was a member OF the
British Astronomical association and of
other learned societies and contributed
TO the astronomical journals. These
contributions were highly valued on ac-
count of their accuracy and charm of
style. A fellowship of $40 900 in memory
of Miss Bardwell Is now open to sub
scriptions. The object of the scholar
shin is to provide for a years post
graduate course i'm the universities OF
Europe. This will serve 10 further the
work Of women i'm astronomy and will
at the same time be beautiful memo
rial of good and talented woman.
The advanced work OF the astronom :
ical student at Barnard must be put-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

IL has been estimated that there are
in England some $40 women editors.
authors and journalists. and OF these a
well known publisher has declared that
five have an income of ei.000 year. In
journalism women have met with i'm
mense success: at least one lady jour
nalist receives a salary OF 800 Il year.
and there are not a few who have no
difficulty In making from { zoo 10 $500.
The last census in the United States
showed tnat there We're no fewer than
5000 women engaged i'm literary, as
apart from journalistic. work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

\ B IIH CRIB FASHIONS tMS0I!
u FOR
B IM PIITralI BABY EnM! llN9sl

AF ALL the elaborate exhibits In
fashions continuous fair al the
moment none is more interesting
than that over which the stork presides
as patron saint. The wee persons ward
robe is positively gorgeous. and the
cost OF H. astonishes even the most exl
travagant. Every garment must be
handmade. OF course. and the innumer-
able thread tucks. the countless inser-
tions of real lace and the hemstitched
or lace edged ruffies entail a tremen-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

shank of waimate. She and DR.. Emily
Siedeberg Of Dunedin took their degree
at the same time. but DIR. Cruickshank
was the first TO enter upon practice.
In the province Of Smolcnsk. Russia.
there Is neld every three months lot.
terry In husbands and wives. Who are
chosen by the chance dfswing Of q lets
terry ticket. ~ a,s- )
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
A PAIR OF SEAS0 NABLE NOVELTIES

When fruit is served, nothing can be
more appropriate than for the plates in
which the dishes OF berries are set to
be partially covered by dolly on
which clusters of berries are embroidcr-
ed. The one shown in the sketch is en-
brodered with backberrles. For the
fruit shades of blue black silk shading
into deep blue should be used. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

with special view to her fitness to aid
the Cuban teachers--g0O women and 600
men-who are coming to study there.
Mrs. Gulick has lived in Spain since
1871 and has conducted the American
institute for the higher education Of
girls there since 1881.
The first woman physician 10 practice
in New zeslsnd ~ Dr, NerssretCr Cruick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

none OF which Is used except on ex-
traordinary occasions. The crown
which she wore In the last grand recep-
tion weighs eight ounces. II is of pure
gold and set with 2.613 diamonds and
with 52s rnbies. The other two crowns
are simple bands Of gold. each set with
gorgeous jewels. II is one Of these lat
ter crowns which is worn when the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
FOR BUSY WOMEN READERS.

Martin Is the wife of the editor of the
Dundee Advertiser. She stood az an in
dependent candidate. without any or
gahization behind her. and was elected
solely ON the ground OF competency. as
she had done excellent work in school
management while In Edinburgh. in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

Mrs. Carlaw Martin. at the recent
election of the school board I'm Dun
dec. Scotland. had the largest vote
among the 10 members elected. She re-
cc.ved 1852 votes. and the next high
est candidate ii.577 one other woman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

queen opens parliament When she ap-
pears i'm the house Of lords. the large
crown Is taken from its place among
the crown Jewels In the Tower of Lon
don and borne on a velvet cushion
ahead of the queen.
Mrs. Alice Gordon Gulick has been ap-
pointed dean Of the women's depart
nnent Of the summer school at Harvard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

Scotland. as In England and Ireland,
women can vote for all officers except
members OF parliament.
Finland has made women eligible 20
all municipal offices. This shows the
liberal and progressive spirit or the
brave little Nation now troddcn down
undfr-t the heavy hoof Of Russia.
Queen Victoria has three crowns,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

The lace bertha, which has been Illus
trated for the benefit OF those DESTROYS
of retrimming an evening bodice. is
made from deep lace founcing, tucked
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
~ #
New York.

A PARAsOL IN BLACK AND WHITE.
The insides of the new parasols are as
ornate as the outsldes were a season or
so ago. The covers. while corded and
striped embroidered and appliqued
outside, are not TO any extent ornament-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

BERRY EMBROIDERED DOLLY.
usual foliage green tints are needed for
the leaves and stems. The darker part
OF the berry will. OF course. be tiSt In
the shadow. the blush tints Of silk be-
ing put on where the light strikes H..
The veinings are In lighter silk.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29

The war with Spain gave the u. S.
navy an opportunity to exhibit their
remarkable qualities in whatever ca
pacity they were tried. Their deter,
mination and courage destroyed a
fleet at Santiago, their nerve and STRAIT.
egygave marvellous and bloodless vic.
tory at Manila, but the greatest and
most admirable feature of it all was
the sound common sense and diplomat
ic ability exhibited by Admiral Dewey
during the events which followed the
surrender of the Spanish forts and I'M
til he sailed for home. For the many
complications at that time required
a man of extraordinary power to keep
Uncle Sam out of any dissagreable in
ternational controversy.
The navy has certainly had its in
nings in the war of '9Sand now before
the Chinese troubles are disposed of
the army may have it's opportunity Of
coming to the front. by watching
the course of General ChatGee we Shall
be able to guage the relative merits
of the army and navy. Chalrce, how
ever, seems to have the tougher pro-
position on hand.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29

that the battle of life is far different
from what they have supposed 1t
woud.be. AS they set out upon the
course, the goal Of victory appears
bright and shining and within their
reach, but as time goes on and the
visionary gives way to the practical,
they see it fading slowly away in the
distance.
1t is at this point that the crisis
comes. If their ambitions are backed
by determination and tenacity of pur-
pose sufficient to inspire them to ut
most endeavor in the face Of greatest
dscOuragement, and when the world
seems all against them to stand up
and hcroically fight it out alone,
then they may rest assured that sue
cess awaits them at the end. The COL
lege graduate almost invariably be-
lieveS that the instant his fingers close
around the coveted sheepskin, the
world is ready to lift him up on it's
shoulders and with no particular effort
On lis part carry him straight up to a
reserved scat in the halls where none
but the highest are allowed to enter.
How extremely erroneous was his ideal
no one can tell 50 well as he after his
fancy has fallen to grim reality. Ed
ucation is one of the fundamental
principles Of civilization.
The mere possession of a
college diploma however, does not
imply the possession of this
treasure. The young graduate has
only laid a foundation and has
merely learned how to learn the great
lessons Of lite. Until he has master
ed this, his SO called education is a
figure head. Education is within the
reach Of all and many an energetic,
ambitious man whose only instruc-
tion has been in the common school
Is head and shoulders above the aver
age young collegian, because he has
devoted himself to choice reading and
Il contemplation of the affairs Of ev-
cry day life.
No matter W at influence or pull
Il young man may command and no
matter how many sheep skins he may
have slowed away in his closet if he
has not ambition, perseverance and
tenacity and does not throw himself
body and soul into whatever he I'M
dertakes his chances for success are
slender in this age of scramble and
push. Where one man lagS there is
always s}me hustling young Ameri-
can ready to take his place.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29
EDUCATION IN SOUTH,
thc Third Annual Conference Re
Snrding That Subject Now On.

SnrdinG That Subject Now On.
Capon Springs, w. Va, June eth
thigd annual conference on southern edu
cation. which has just begun here, prom
lscs results of great value. The object,
of the conference as stated by its presi
dent, DR.. ]. J.. Nj. Curry of Washing
ton, are several
First in relative Importance is the eff
fort to ascertain such facts with rcspec
to southern education, both public an(
private, as will make more clear wha
methods and agencies are to be encour
aged and what to be avoided or reform
ell III order to secure greater harmony
and Il more efficient concentration of eff
fort in all educational work. TO this enc
Rev. DIR. George S. Deckerman of New
Haven was appointed by last years con
ference IS its agent, and the principa
paper of the session was that in which
DIR. Dcckcrman presented the results o.
his years investigation of southern edu
cational problems. He made many per
sonal visits to schools in Virginia, the
Caroinas, Georgia and Alabama.
After describing the sympathy witt
which the aims of the conference are re
garded throughout the south Dr. Decker
Hldl Sillu' LuUtHtlOllal cOlultlOnS Ill lne
south are changing and changing so fast
that it is difficult to keep up with them
Conditions today arc not what they wert
in 1890 or in 1880 Their Transformation
has meant much in the work of educa
ton.
"Thc problem of saving the hamle.
holds our attention most when we thinl
of education in the south. There are
hardly a dozen cities in this whole sec
ton with 10000 or more people in them
and their combined population is less
than that of Philadelphia Yet the are;
of the southern states this side of the
Mississippi is far greater than that of tn,
northern states"
DIR. Deckerman pointed out that popu
lation was very evenly distributed oveI
the south and that the people are native
Americans. having traditions and Gus
toms which have come down from Their
fathers. What is to be done for the
children of these native Americans"
continued Dr. Deckerman. '"rhey must
be given schools which fit their condition.
of life, and the schools must be developed
on the ground. One of the chief Difficult
ties to this end is the corruption in the
school system. The school boards, SINAI.
as they are, offer temptation to the un
worthy, and sometimes appointments are
sold for so much cash"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29

The young Republicans If the First
Congressional dat,iot won Il signal
victory in the nomination Of Hon. u
j. Foster of Burlington Thursday.
His campaign, from start to finish,
was clean and conducted with great
ability, and he won ia the convention
because he clearly out-genoraled his
veteran political opponent Gov. Page.
We believe that the result will show
that the Republicans Of that district
have made wise choice. He has the
mental and physical vigor: the ability:
the education and the other vital
qualifications requisite to serve the
people faithfully and in manner that
will reflect glory, and honor and fame
upon the old Green Mountain state.
We predict that he will make one of
the most distinguished congressman
that has ever represented that dis
trct in congress.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29
e stste AUCTION

Nice ID Acre Farm ard New Buildings SIT
ua'e in Town Il Harre, on road tr1m south
Barre t. Granitev IL u out IL miles from
city Of Barre, VT
This desirable property Is the best SIN III
farm offered at pnblic Auctonfn a long while,
is an unusual o port nifty. ns the owner Mr..
+. w. Hockenberry lives in Ma. achusetts and
has bushes that prevents his occupying same,
although the buildings consisting of II New
House of modern st' lie 24X2G feet with 8 looms
and bath room, ar finished in hard wood with
best OF workmanship.
A splendid barn 24x30 feet, and out shed
12X24 feet. were hui to his order, and sup
piled with running wat and Other conyen-
iencies, making the best kind OF ahome. rrady
immediate occupancy. Land divided 8
acres tllage with some young apple trees and
balance pasture. ard location convenient and
very slightly, within half mile of 20. Depot
and School. Any person waiting new home
or with business in city OF Fare, wishing n
place just out where taxes are low. cannot fail
to apprec ate the special features offered in this
property and should investigate and attend The
sale on
Saturday, JuIy7 1900
3P. NJ. Rain or Shine.
Terms 500, when struck. off, other terms
easy on long time ana made known at time.
BY order II. ". IiOCKEN BERRY.
HERBErT A. RtGG, Auctoncer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29

The week now closing sends out
into the world from behind the doors
of schools and colleges, host of young
men and women who have before
them visions of easy success and a
rapid ascent up the ladder of fame.
How realistic their visions may prove
to be depends entirely upon them
selves. One thing is certain, they
are sure to find, as all who have trod
the same path before them have done,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29
A Life and Death Fight,

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape from
death says, Exposure after the measles in
duced serious lung trouble, which ended
in Consumption. had frequent helnorr-
ges and coughed night and day. All my
to Use Dr. Kings New Discovery which
wholly cured me. Hundreds have used it
on my advice and all say it never fails to
cure all Throat, Chest and Lung troubles u
Regular sige soc. and $l.00. Trial bottles
tree at Parlor Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29
Charges Against n Judge.

Buffalo, June 2S.-Assistant District
Attorney Halter has presented to the
grand jury. now in session. charges
against Justice Thomas III. Rockford al
leging illegal practice in accepting fees.
number of lawyers who practice in
police court have been sworn as wit
nesses. 1t is alleged that Rockford has
been charging appellants fees for max
Ing an immediate return to county court
in appeal cases, whereas the law allows
him ten days to make the returns.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-06-29
BARRE, VT.
A Mining TraRedy.

Robert Taylor. miner, was found in
No. 10 vein OF the Nelson shaft by the
party of rescucrs who began Il search
for him and several Hungarians whit
were supposed to have been buried by
slide of coal. 1t is now stated by the
mine officials that Taylor is the only one
who was entombcd the Hungarians hav.
ing game home at the time of the scci
dent