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perS We're read.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

THIS latter prediction has already
come true. Congress has simply been
stalled by the currency measures. EV-
cry time a bill giving consideration TO
some one Of The many gravely import
ant subjects with which the govern
ment and the country IS graphing, the
currency question IS found To be some
where ahead Of 1t and the reports from
Washington almost every day tell us
OF some new matter which has had 10
go over because the talk is due again
on currency.
in Other words. Congress has, so far,
Interested itself chiefly i'm a subject
that the country az large cares very
little about. the completion of which is
not looked for with any ant.cipations of
value received by the general public,
and which before rhe presidential cam
pa gn gets underway, may prove 10 be
really stumbling block 10 the Repub-
Hcan party which is supposed to be
back Of the bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

la ever a party majority made
political mistake that eas made when
the solid Republioanisih i'm Congress
went fooing with the currency stuff
that the mugwumps Of the Ind anapo-
lis monetary convention forced upon
them.
But for the Indianapolis crowd of
financial thinkers there would have
been no currency bills al this time.
But for the idlotlc demand that the
gold standard be affirmed in
fact IT already existed as both bills ad-
mit--there would non have been un-
dcrtaken any such wholesale tinkering
Of the national finances.
50 far the harm done has only been
negative in ho..,.ng up really important
business.
The News has not been prepared 70
say that the new measure when adopt
ed. will ever do any positive damage.
AS to that the actual workings Of the
b a when finally adopted will tell and
only that
But the evil is bad enough when the
country has such an extraordinary
amount OF business piled up that ac-
tually needs attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
EMyA CALVE S ElSTAgE.

Madame Calve tells this story on
de Ia Monnaie in Brussels i'm 1881,
made my debut as Marguerite My
second performance was TO be Cheru-
bino At that tme / was very slight
My neck and arms were thin and so
OF course were my legs. | did not think
I could possibly appear IN breeches
without something 90 make me look a
little Dlumper. So I went 10 The cos
tuner of the theatre and told him
wanted some pads. lie maze them ac-
corllng to his swn idea OF what beau
tiful legs should be. and sent them to
me 81 late that | had no time 90 try
them on I don't know what must
have looked like when | stepped ON
the stage thin and grl sh from the
waist up, but provided with the most
enormous calves. After the first act the
manager rushed around fO my dressing
room Ny Heavens. hc exclame u.
where in the world iid YOU get those
legs2 They certainly are not your own
I admitted that they were not and
said I thought I WIS too thin 20 dis
pensc With pads Don't YOU know ne
said 90 me- thlt young girl with
s,ra ght slender legs o. Tar better
suited 90 the part OF a page than when
she dishgurcs herself with such things
us those Tlke OF the pads and go out
iu Nour own legs I decided to follow
his advice When | came on the stage
again l was thin. but at least SVmmet-
4 fpsl The effect on the audience was
startling. I seemed tn see thc people in
/ the theatre craniug thcir nccks to dis
ruVer what had happened 90 change
mp 3d. The Oonductnr of The orchestra
I s.art-l nd mp aP if % reyes would pop
4 the cause ~ the astonishing alteration
I'm my looks seemed a. be understood
and there was tltler ~ laughtpf
throigh tho audience since that time
7 have never Worn "a ls. .-CollW' .
! w. Ms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

ACCORDING TO the news from South
Africa the valiant Cronje had mar
row escape from being captured by
some one OF the dashing British relief
expeditions operating around kimber-
ley.
But perhaps not too much value
should be placed on how close the Brit
ish came to capturing Cronje.
The point II importance is that they
failed TO corner him.
And he and his army are still free to
fight or to run as they choose.
The British have captured a town
that formerly belonged 10 themselves.
But the victory is stll distinguished
sharply from the kind Of victories the
Beers have been winning all winter.
The Beers not only took places, but
they tooh men and guns and ammuni-
iion and things vastly more worth
while than the places.
When we hear Of a sizable Boer force
captured and sent to the rear, so much
lighting material put out OF action. it
will be time TO look for the actual be-
ginning Of British success in South
Africa.
And that will be the only test.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

IN so far as the currency measures
block the way II other and more
Important legislation. however, the
people are interested IN them and have
right 20 complain against them.
When the House bill was first intro
duced TO be quickly followed by the
Narragansett Pier concoction i'm the
Senate. The News expressed the belief
that the country az large would de-
cline TO 60 into raptures over the new
currency arrangements proposed, but
thot Il would be lucky X they did not
accomplish Unforeseen harm, some
where and somehow and that one thing
was certain-they would do immediate
harm by taking up the time Of Congress
10 the prejudice Of other and more im-
poTtant matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
rHs cIry OF psovIosNct.
Annual Canvass rIeeting
Providence. February Is. 1900

Providence, February il. 1900
Notice Is hereby given that the An
nual Canvass Meeting for the purpose
OF canvassing and correcting the voting
lists of all the wards and districts OF
the city OF Providence will be held at
the office OF the Board Of Canyassers
and Registration. City Han. on the
LAST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY
(February 26, 1900. at ? o'clock a. I'M.
Said voting lists as canvassed at said
Annual Canvass Meeting are required
by law 20 be used at all Caucuses held
between the last Monday In February
1February 26, 1900. ana the first we'd
nesday IN April tAptii 4. 1900. See
Chapter s62. Section IA. General Laws
Notice is hereby given 20 Registry
Voters OF foreign birth that the tlme
uf filing proof OF citizenship In order 70
vote In the Caucuses hereinbefore men,
Toned expires February n. 1900 az 3
O'Clock y. m.
and Registration.
CHARLES 4. SMITH. CLERK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

fivc thousand dollars is about the only
feature OF the currency propositions
that the public fully understands,
wants 20 understand or cares about
anyway. And that is of no great ma
tional consequence. Accordingly anyl lit
tie hitch in the progress OF the ney
measure is not viewed with apprehen-
sion. the general sentiment being that, OF
course. I'm due time there viii be a new
currency law. and that, as IT IL not ex-
pccted 90 do any great harm and no.
body looks FOR much good from H. its
varying fortunes as IT travels through
Congress are not worth bothering
about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
AMONG WOMEN'S CLUBS.


A'IitilufN rum RrN 'f'r~'f
Concerning this meeting the secre-
tary writes as follows. AFTER the
usual history questions, we followed one
OF our members on charming trip
through Valencia. the very garden spot
OF spain. enjoyed glimpses of the blue
Mediterranean and saw I'm the dis-
Ofnce picturesque Montserrat' Miere
We had such a delightful visit rev
weeks ago. The quaint city OF Naieh,
cia contains some relics or the Ilui
but alas, several had been destroyed
THE second topic Of the evening was
"A vivid description OF Spanish archl~
lecture, which is really Dlendlhs ol
several styles, dating back 10 the oiine
OF the Romans. The bridge OF Alcah-
tara Is still i'm use after Is centuries OF
wear and tear.
THE Roman architecture was modl-
fed by the Gothic and the MOORISH
The latter owed It's great beauty 10
the delicacy Of ornamentaton; the mn
est example Is OF course the Aihanh-
bra, with whose charms all are ia
mliar
This was followed by a paper on
'Alhamar and the Kingdom OF Grana-
da
Last hut by no means least was
a very entertaining paper on eastman
Feudahsm.
The writer combined with ii an ae-
count of chValry. as the two are SO
closely united. She showed That the
main popularity of the system was the
division OF land into hefs the object
being a defence of home II was a
necessity OF the time when might made
right
I'm CASTLE The foudal system seems
TO have reached It's fun development
in the 1fth century, and 60 have been
modified along various lines by the
character Of the people.
up 10 the 1lth century the mass OF
the servile popularity, so enormous
under Gothic supremacy. was undi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
Dice.

CRONIN-In this city 18th inst. Mary
Elizabeth widow OF Mortimer cronin.
aged n years.
pAVENPORT-In this city, 18th inst
Frances A. widow OF William IL.
Davenport and daughter OF the late
Philip and Abigail W. Potter. aged
~ years.
FLYNN-In North Adams. Mass. l'th
inst. Patrick Flynn. in the I3d year
OF his age formerly Of this city.
FINNAN-In Warwick. 18th inst, Mrs.
Margaret (Chapman) Finnan. wldoW
OF Michael Finnan. at the residence
of her son-in-law, Mr.. Bernard Beh-
nett, Warwick avenue.
GOFF-In this city. 18th inst, Mrs.
Mary Carleton Com. widow of Ira NJ
GOff
GRANT--In this city 18th inst. Lydia
May. daughter OF Edgar w. and Mel
lie M Grant. aged 4 years. months
and 26 days.
HALL-In this city. 18th inst. LOUISA
NJ. widow OF William l.. d. Hail.
aged g. years.
HAZARD-In this city. 18Th inst. Ju-
liette r.. wife OF the late oliver ,.
Hazard. formerly Of Anthony, X. l.
HOPKINS-In Frenchtown, II. l.. leth
inst. Melissa f.. wife Of George u.
Hopkins in her 56th year.
HARRIS-In Harrisville. 18th inst.
Mrs. Charlotte B. Harris of Harris
VILE, i'm her 18th year.
\ jKEEFE-In this city. 10th inst, Will
Ham keefe.
MURRAY-In this city, 18th inst,
Thomas &C. beloved son of Joseph ana
Sarah Murray, aged months aSd IL
days.
MAHONEY-In Portland, Me-, l'th
inst, James. son OF James and Cath
crime Mahoney. aged years ana .
months.
NATTER-In this city. 18th inst.
Barbara. widow of John Natter, aged
5S years.
PHILLIPS-In this city, 18th inst, An
ME Louise Phillips, daughter OF the
late Isaac *. and the late Henrietta
n. Phillips.
RICE-In Warwick. 18th inst, William
III. Rid aged "A years.
SKEETE-In this city, 18th inst. Geo.
:. Skeete.
WILLIAMS-In Boston. 18th inst. sud
denly Thomas T.. Williams, of 13S At
wells avenue, this city, aged 81 years
and g months.
KAY-In Pawtucket. 18th inst, Mary
E.. wife of Richard H. Kay. in her
6sth year.
KERN--In Pawsucket. 18th inst. kas-
per Kern. Jr.. son of the late kasper
and Elizabeth Kern, in his 10Th year
| WARD-In Pawtucket, 18th inst. Ern-
est j.. second eldest son OF Frank
and Catherine tReilly) Ward, aged
years and 3 months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

THE British may recover their own
towns. They may even take towns
oeer the border in the Free State or in
the South African Repub. c itself.
SO long as cronje's army or any OF
the Boer force is only almost cap
tured.9 however the British can hard
ly claim to have begun % finish the
war.
Cronje in retreat is only the next
most dangerous thing to Cronje's fight
ing
In a sense he is more dangerous. for
so long as he runs he is safe from
being crushed.
II he stood still and fought he might
be destroyed and that would be some
thing like.
The difference between the methods
~ the British and the Beers is just
here: When the British have had a
licking they have lost men, horses.
guns, ammunition, wealth of active
lighting material.
When the Beers have been licked
they haye lost nothing except only
what they failed TO gain or the ground
they stood ON.
Ii Is plain tnat these methods must
be reversed before the British can see
the way to bringing the war to a tri-
umphant conclusion clear before them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
BOSTON JOURNAL PICTURES.

Since the war In South Africa began
the Boston Journal has presented
the most realistic illustrations of that
terrible struggle published in this coun-
try. The pictures are full OF action
and life and as TO mechanical execution
have never been exoelled. The enter
prise shown by the Boston Journal in
securing the Illustrations has been re-
warded- by a largely increased circula-
ton throughout Massachusetts and the
other New England states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
s.,n.e,.. on ocean Cables.

The recent Investigations for cable
laying in the Paeific ocean have re-
vealed the interesting fact, that III not
upon the rock bottom. they gradually
become encrusted with barnacles and
seaweeds. heavy enough 10 break them.
This is like dyspepsia which, IL Ii is
not checked, grows until IL breaks
down the health. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters will prevent as well as cure
indigestion, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver
and kidney troubles. 1t makes weak
stomachs strong. All druggists sell It,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
for over t'ny Wears
,na

MRS. W1NSLCWS SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for over ATTY
wears by millions ~ mothers for their
children while tecthing with perfect
success II soothes the child softens tn.
Gums. ailays all pain. cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
M will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In ev-
erv parf OF the world. twenty-five cents
n bcttie. BE sure and aak FOR Mrs
winslow's Soothing Syri D." and take
no other Kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

Chicago threaten TO make the most se-
rous labor struggle since the Debs re-
bellion. 1t Is n fight between the con-
tractors and the labor unions as to
VIII ch will rule and, as is inevitably
and always the case the general public.
which Is nc ther a party 10 he unions
ncr on the side Of the contractors. viii
indulge In most of the suffering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

THE Providence Journal is evitently
in mood to put the ciy of Providence
and its citizens TO any amount OF bother
and annoyance IL il can only gen a
whack at the Consolidated road, After
a while we are of fhe opinion than the
business men hereabouts will object
strongly to having their noses btten
off just to give the Journal the salts
faction Of spitn it's face.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

"The nag symbolizes our purposes
and our sspir ldol.s; 1t represents what
we believe and what we mean to main
tain. ard wherever 1t floats II Is tho
nag OF the free. the hope Of '.Ie oppress
e.. md herever II is assailed. at any
sacrifice it will be carried TO triumph
ant peace. president Mckinley. Aug.
l3, 1899.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

ANY discussion between the con-
fcrees Of the House and the Senate on
the merits Of the financial bills. which
have been adopted by the two branches
OF Congress. respectively. is OF small
concern TO ihe country al large. so
long as il is now assured that no retro
active legislation affecting the national
credit Is possible
The country Is safe ou that score
Ana beyond that. the country has
small interest in the matter or much
concern about t.
The deluslon that somehow the new
currency bills would establish" the
gold standard securely has. OF
course, been long ago exploded and
laughed out OF sight.
In the Senate il was never advanced
senator Aldrich. vino had the bin in
charge. not only b. possessed Of zoo
much hard sense himself. TO take any
such view Of the new measure. but he
IS too shrcwd statesman 70 attempt
10 push blum that is 80 thin as tho
gold standard section OF the new bills.
Of course. the gold standard has
bocn IN existence ~ quarter of "a
century. J has never been threatened
in clngrcss. And 70 anyD dy wanted
o. nreaten 4 the bills now in proeess
of making into an adj ana Whici "re-
aaifm lhi unit or value wouldn't pre-
vcat ,he decd or hamper q in any way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

minished. Yet. the permanent war
against the Arabs, while recruiting the
class of serfs must have contributed 10
the emancipation OF the Ithian Slavs.
The Spanish serf was superior to
his European brethren I'm that he could
change his lord at will and quit the soil
which he cultivated.
"Feudalism, however. gradually gave
way 60 something better i'm the polit-
ical system, although in Spain. it's
death was OF a more lingering nature
than in other European lands''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

1T was a very fair sample OF bliz-
zard, but fortunately NOT the real ar
ticle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

Rich ball costume. designed by Pa
quin for Nine. la Countess de Platen.
Pale green silk damask, with garland
of yellow roses set on black velvet rib
bon The bodice is draped over a small
yoke OF point de Venice, which is held
in place by a band of black velvet rib
bon. Jeweled belt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

THE provision for establishing ma
slonsl banks niih a eupir'i of twenty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

The prolonged sojourn in Spain by
the members of the Travellers Study
club Is proving one OF infinite de-
light and variety. \ systematic study
of the country is being pursued which
Is productive OF deep historical re-
search and instructive and entertaining
conversations.
The paper read az the last meeting
upon "Alhamar and the Kingdom OF
Granada" was an exhaustive and schol-
arly account OF the able and benefcent
rule OF Alhamar and the story OF Gran
ada's rise and fall and the subsequent
deterioration OF Spanish character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

Any person desiring The News left NJ
his residence in any part OF the city.
can send his order TO this Office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

The Round Table club OF Woonsock-
ct met at the house OF Mrs. L. l.. Chill
son. on Tuesday afternoon. when n
summary Of recent current events was
given by Mrs. Caroline Baker.
The Current Topics club OF New
port. Il. L.. met in the Natural History
rooms. on the afternoon Of February
18th. with the president. Miss Ruth
Franklin in the chair.
Under the head of Musical Topics"
(Which has been the scheduled work OF
the club during the winter). the sub
iect considered at this meeting was
Famous Conservatories."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19

Coming events cast their shadows
before" and already distinct vibrations
are heard along the line OF the Paw
uxot Valley relative To the event"
OF the year I'm the social life of the
Coventry Woman's club
Ats O'Clock on the evening OF Wash
ngton's Birthday" the one hundred or
more members ~ the club viii be "at
home" 20 their husbands. brothers and
fathers and dear I've hundred friends
az the club rooms In odd Fellows han.
Anthony. R. i.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-01-17

There are trees which would seem to
substantlate the theory of some sci
entists that there Is no reason why n
tree should ever die unless destroyed
by unfavorahle conditions or accident.
The oak, for example, will live rs n
sapllng for ages until given opportu-
nifty for growth. There Is an old say
ing 10 the effect that if pine forest is
cut down an oak forest viii grow
and this Is said to be literally true
Many of the acorns carried into the
pine woods by birds and squirrels are
left to sprout in the ground. As the
tiny sapllngs grow browsing natives
of the forest shades nibble off their
tender leaves. Again and again new
leaves are put forth, only TO serve as
food for hungry deer or moose or 9th
er marauding creatures And so. hid
den from sunlight, deprived as II
would appear, of every essential of
life, the little plants live ON, and when
at last the pines are felled and the sun
light reaches them they begin their era
of growth