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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
LUCKY MUISURiTO.

The old Japan thought little OF Its en-
presses The list OF them goes back for
half a thousand years before Christ, but
the present Empress IL the first who has
been Empress in more than name, says
the Chicago Record.
Mutsuhito Is tho first Emperor of his
llne--and there have been i20 before him
who has given his wiIe a seat at his table
and allowed her any voice in the national
councils She was married 90 him when
he was IL. the year after his coronation.
and together they have raised the stand
airy OF the Japanese court--as they raised
the standard Of national lifc-to a height
IL had never reached before. In the thir-
" years since her marriage the Empress
Haruko has presented the Emperor with
one son and four~1aughters. and the chill
drcn arc all brought mp with Western
ideas. The Empress rides well and makes
good use OF gymnasium which has been
constructed for her benefit iu the palace
~ Toxic. and she as satisfied all the
domestic and imperial requirements of
her husband SO well that Mutsuhito has
dedicated numberless poems 10 her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
THE PASSING OF PlNGREE.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
PAllIATlOA or ANARCHY.

Great as is the danger TO which society
is exposed from Anarchism, IL Is less Sc
rious than that which arises out OF the
temper OF society toward the Anarchism
which II breads, says the Fortnightly Re
view. To "A prescient mind, the apoiogetic
tone which is assumed toward Anarchism
by the press and by politicians is far
more alarming than anything in the ma
ture Of operations OF Anarchism itself
Everywhere there 10 tendency among
those who live and thrive by pleasing
the multitude to tolerate Anarchy, to
palliate IL, to represent IL as disease
for which those who suffer from IL are
not responsible. but for which society Is
responsible because A. has not dealt with
them more kindly. That blessed word
environment leaps readily to the lips
OF the men pleasers and time-servers who
rule us nowadays and who lay 10 their
own souls and TO the souls OF their sup
porters the fattering JUNCTION that the
headless and formless thing called society
is really responsible. That IL. nobody Is
responsible The Anarchist who stabs "a
king or shoots prime minister Is not a
criminal, but an unfortunate; he is made
what he is not by his own wicked heart
but by the wicke.ness of society toward
him and his class; his crime, which of
course was really no crime at all. was
rendered inevitable by circumstances over
which he had no control In the spirit
which so regards and treats Anarchism.
which eliminates the individual RESPONSE
bllity of the assassin or the dynanliter
and throws he whole blame upon So
ciety, lies the real peril
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
new SOURCES OF ALCOHOL.

IL Is announced In the Revue des Cul-
tures Coloniales (Parls) by NJ Ch Riviere
Of Algiers, that alcohol may he obtained
from several African plants; namely. the
carob. the asphodel. the squill and the
ALA, The fruit OF the carob IL "A pod with
very sugary contents The saccharlne gum
that forms on it's surfnce often ferments
of Itself Dry pods yield al per cent. OF
sugar and 100 Kilograms (G2 pounds) give
about 90 Hires t5 gallons) OF absolute al
cohol. or ~ or 90 per cent alcohol. This
alcohol IL OF good quality. but cannot be
freed from a disagreeable smell and taste.
"Asphodel alcohol has repulsive odor
and disagreeable taste and rs as harmful
az II IL displeasing II is the tuberous root
OF the plant. which II very common in AL
giers and Tuns. that yields ~. NJ Riyiere
believes that with sterilization and puri-
hcation II will furnish a grade of alcohol
superior To that obtained from beetroot or
moiasses. AS for the squill. which n al
so very abundant in Algiers. n gives In
tcresting results. Notwithstanding it's
acrid and toxic qualities The alcohol Ia
not Qx-,ss high grade that from the
asphOdel but II Is free from furfurol arS
contains very small proportion of the
higher alcohols." Finally. the alta Yields
alcohol from its leaves. This alcohol has
n very bad odor. but Is more likely 10 ie
used practically than that from the other
plants. since alta ~ already cultivated as
n grain and for paper making The Liter
airy Digest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
RAILROADS AND THE PUBLIC.

A very informing and timely address the
evening by Edward c.
Esq representative the York New Haven
Company. His topic rhe Reciprocal
the Railroad Company the Community" and he dis
way that displayed intimate acquaintance with the
subject desire impartial in his conclusions Railroads
Mr. Buckland pointed subject the control of the gsa
which give corporate existence these legislatures
the right amend annul railroad
opinion necessity
arises
This reservation power reasonable and designed safe
guard rights public should
where absolute necessity change
annudment Bucklands while making
body has the legal right alter repeal railroad charter
right long complies
the conditions imposed by will accepted right
general proposition but there conditions easily
which the right should be exercised.
example should exact exorbtan rates for the
transportation of passengers freight only s
lature should power the people.
likely days point
which Buckland makes, legislature yield
either temporary popular political
ing changes grounded The represent savings
the stockholders attack
money deposit in savings bank.
imagined they had
grievance against railroad company
Assembly with petitions
fortunately making body yielded to these i'll
advised demands
Perhaps there would be less disposition railway
poaons their the community fully appre
ated No city afford show hostile spirit any
than railroad afford against city Their
harmony hepfune should characterize
their attitude toward each other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
FASHIONABLE CoLoas.

The syndicate color card OF flowers and
feathers for the Spring Of 1871 has mst
arrived from Paris, Saws tho New York
Commercial, Although 1his card n not
considered as important factor as Il
Was "a few years ago, The trade look
forward to its publication with consldera-
BILE interest. as II gives a fair idea. al any
rate, OF what the fashionable shades for
the coming season win be.
The predominating colors are red and
yeliows, which promise TO be much In
evidence during 1901. The first six colors
appearing on the card are red, shading
from light coral TO a cardinal These
are followed by three shades OF green
After these are three shades OF lavender
with a blush cast.
The second page OF the card starts With
a cream, leading down 10 deeper shades
the last Icing an orange. After these
come three shades OF lilac then three OF
gray, followed by various shades of tan
down 10 tobacco brown.
Another line OF reds again appears,
starting from light pink down TO
deep Jacqueminot. Light blue, old rose
and gray como next Aftc. these are four
shades OF blue, the darkest called "Ad-
miral" Then n coral pink and bright red
are shown. Then comes a couple of odd
shades OF terra Gotta. yellow. bright
green. light hsue turquoise and prune.
on thu last are only six cOlors The
first four are light blue. pink, green and
purple. ON the edges OF these are narrow
strips OF gold, indicating that the syndi-
cate believes that gilt effects will be pop
ular again noxt spring.
The last two cOlors are metallic shades.
showing combination OF colors with gilt.
1t IL believed that silk and ribbons on this
order VIII be much in vogue next season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
THE SPICY CRANBERRY.

The cranberry, says the Philadelphia
Reconl, Is one of the most wholesome
of all fruits for the Autumn and Winter.
and IL possesses many other desirable
characteristics. Ii has decided cura ilge
properties, and is recommended by phy-
sicians I'm many ailments, especially In
eruptive skin diseases.
1t is mistaken idea that cranberries
are an expensive luxury. IL has been
demonstrated that one quart OF cranber-
ries is equal 10 hall a peck of apples
With sound eranborries there is no waste.
and all the water and sugar added go 10
increase the quantity and richness OF the
sauce.
The cranberry is richer in valuable food
salts and acids than any other fruit, con-
sequently smaller quantity satisfies The
appetite IL is also a mistaken idea that
this fruit is only to be eaten as "A sauce,
and served up as a sort OF holiday dish
with game and poultry. there can be
made with II the most delicious puddngs
and dumpings. boiled. steamed or baked;
as well as pies, sshortcakes, tarts. jeliies
etc, etc.
Then lay I'm good stock OF the spicy
fruit and study 10 make the most OF the
winter berry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
Why YOU SEE STARS.

n YOU are one of those who frequent
the police courts. YOU have no doubt Of
ten heard the victims OF assaults declare
that their assailants hit them so hard
that a. made them "scc stars And. In
deed the sensation which YOU experience
from a violent blow on the head resembles
very much the sight OF stars.
The fact ~. there " phosphorescent
power In the eye. which shows Itself when
the head II struck violently, and II often
perceived even I'm the act OF sneezing
The Jar 10 the system caused by the blow
produces a pressure or the blood vessels
upon the retina. causing either total dark
ness or faint blue light which floats be-
fore the eve and In which the imsgina-
ures. the majority of whlrh resemble
Stars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
For Q Cold i'm the Head
Laxative Bromo-Quinins Tables.
GltBtRTIAN HUMOR.

Young English actor. who had inn
pressed hts manager favorably, was east
for n difficult role In a new production.
and his success or failure in IL was "a
matter OF vital Importance 90 his future
reputation. says the San Francisco ArgO-
naut After the second act on the open
ing night his friend. William GIL -rt, the
popular dramatist and llbrettlst. went be-
hind the scenes. fully realizing that IN a
would bring hope or despair 20 the actor.
However. on seeing that his friend was
IN rrofuse perspiration. he could not
resist his own clevcrness. and contented
him with merely rernarking; How well
youf skin aetsl''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
THE LoLos.

Writing OF these Lolos of Chinese
rurkestsn. the Rev. w. M. Upcraft says
In the Geographical Journal; THE men
wear loose blouse and wide. short
trousers made OF blue cotton cloth. over
which stout plated felt cloak Is thrown.
which reaches from the neck to the
knees. and is useful by day in cold or wet
weather, and at night forms an ample
covering As far as / remember. they
wear long s-5users. too. TO quote again
from the same writer; "one peculiar
feature IL their manner OF dressing
the hair. Instead OF wearing a queue
In the way adopted by the Chinese. the
Lolos allow the hair 10 grow long In the
front, then braid IL into "A kind of horn
above the forehead. SO that IL becomes
the most conspicuous object about them.
Their women folk wear short jacket.
often finely embroidered, over plated
skirt, not unlike a Scotch kilt Their
feet and ankles are bare-a fine contrast
10 the crampcd, deformed feet OF the
Chinese women" They have well-formed
figures and even features. The ease with
which they so about their work attracts
the attention and wins the admiration OF
the traveller.
on this special occasion found the
whole family sitting round a big log fire.
watching the cooking OF COW, which
had died from the cold. In an enormous
iron pot When they considered the car
cass cooked the housewife took big
wooden spoon, several feet long. and
shoveled the contents OF the iron pot into
small tubs. which were placed before
each man, likewise a good supply of rice.
Wooden spoons were used In eating;
chopsticks / did not see. The tubs were
carefully watched. and replenished as
soon as a dimnution became noticeable,
When the principal performers could no
longer indulge. the tubs were passed to
the younger and inferior members OF the
household. and between them all they
managed to put out OF sight both COW
and rice Beds were not In use. so
was offered the use of the grain chest
quite dignihed place compared with the
rest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
IN The WRONG ENVELOPES.
The Gossio.

Senator Chandler. OF New Hampshire.
is known as one of the most exact and
painstaking men, says Success. lie rarely
nakes mistakes, and he has niue pa
the willy and careful senator recently
was guilty OF a blunder which cost him
much trouble TO rectify. IL was nothing
more nor less than exchanging envelopes
upon two letters written ABOUT the same
matter. The story, as related by his
dearest friends, runneth thus:
- Once upon "A time Chandler received an
invitation from Senator Frye To 40 to one
OF the Maine lakes ana enjoy a spell OF
hunting and fishing. Politics would. OF
senator Chandler had other plans, and
thereupon he indicted two letters. one TO
his wife which ran to this effect.
My Dear Lucy--I have received an in
vitatton from Frye to go up with him In
to Maine for hunting and fishing trip:
but ! shall not accept. Frye Is temper
himself or friends TO drink. and, there
fore, have got out OF the thing as Dip
lomatically as ! can. There Is not much
enjoyment under the circumstances"
The letter then ran on to detail other
domestic condolences.
The letter received by Mrs. Chandler
ran merrily along these lines:
MY Dear Frye received your invi-
taion and am very sorry that | cannot
accept. You know Mrs. Chandler is very
diSagreeable about such things and 80
must decline. Some other time. when I
can get up a good story to Justify the
FUN
The first intimation which Senator
Chandler had OF his error was an indig-
nant misSiye from the wife of his bosom.
berating him for his ungallant conduct in
holding her up To his friends as dis
agreeable woman.
senator Frye. fortunately for Chandler,
held MS peace. az he did not know wheth-
er or not the epistle was loaded. and fam
cied that the contretemps might be mere
~ one OF Chambers little Jokes which
would have an ending disastrous to in
termeddlers. The truth OF the matter is
that Senator Chandler Is Just as much OF
q teftotaller as his confrerc from Maine,
but the other senators who have heard
Of the affair are chatting him unmerci-
fully.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
CHAMPAGNE DOWN IN PRICE.

Three successive years OF excellent vim
tage in Francois the last three years
are expected to prove-have raised hope
that there will be a eheapening in the
price of champagne. The most OF cham
pagne Is much greater than would seem
TO be necessary II Is reported that this
year the vintage in the Marne district ist
unusually good Up TO 1895 there had been
four fat years in the yield OF wine. fol-
lowed by three lean years. Since that
date however, the supply has been so
abundant that the public has right To
expect both quantity and quality as well
as reduction I'm the price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

valued az si,ooooOo. The exports for Ie0o
touched the record total cf Nts.2u. .5G2
This f. an Increase of Si5Gi5.5Sl over the
exports OF isoo The total in imports for
1909 amounted 20 S2o,l2ltpS. an Increase Of
@ois.-'A ln customs duties the total for
iFo was Sjie.2ia, an increase OF i2Sp, i5S
over ihe total FOR iss9. There Is no, 7Thch
evidence In these ngures Of The Incidence
and apathy that arc popularity supposed
to chamctorlzc the citlcs OF tho south.
The Crescent city, indeed. appears 60 BE-
quite as much alive as any of the bust-
ling elites Of The north.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
A LUCKY CONDUCTOR.

According To a Rome correspondent of
the London Express. conductor on the
Venetian electric railroad named Nicola
Cicchino has just had great stroke OF
luck.
I'm July. iS9S. he found In the Via San
Lorenzo "a draft for $4,000 ON the Mar
settles Land Bank payable 90 bearer In
rold IL was signed "Atianasio"
Ciochino Deposited the check with the
nuthorities. awaiting the appearance OF
the owner TO claim hls legal 10 per cent
The owner. however. has never ap.
pcarcd. and few weeks since Nicola re.
ceived an official notification that the
check. having never been claimed was
nov ny Law his property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

With considerable OF splurge the an
nouncement has been made in New York
OF the formation or samuel }. T1ldon
club which ia TO bring back the Dcmoc-
racy 10 old and true lines. Those who
recall the election OF 1876 viii remember
that after crying fraud for four years
the Democracy diJ not have the courage
or sufficient sense of the fitness %
things TO renomlnate Tildsn I'm 1850. There
is little probability that this new element
viii prove q very strenuous one IN de-
Gliding the political future OF the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
GolO TASSElS.

Little tassels OF gold bullion swing from
the pendant ends of a dark blue silk cra-
vat. This IL worn in front over a lace
front which ightens up a costume OF
dark blue lady's cloth. The sparing use
Of gold Is rather more effective than the
profuse exhibitions OF gold braiding. tags,
buckles, ferrets and spikes we see on
some, gorgeous costumes. Gold tassels
swing from the ends of narrow black
satin crayat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
Chat Aboaf
People.

! hear of gentleman who picked UP
pocketbook I'm street car "A day
or two ago, and after noting the adj
dress ON "A card, which he found Ia
the book. he gave II 20 the conductor
The pocketbook contained only %
cents, and the conductor was In
dignant at the taking OF the address
by the finder as he thought that IL
was reflection on his honesty, and
gave sniff and remarked: 81 won
der what he would say If lie knew
that not long ago turned in a pock-
etbook containing si200 in bils?'
90.
Skating at the park seems 10 attract
tot OF the younger people these days,
and l understand that the ice is in
splendid condition.
Everything Is about In readiness for
inauguration day, and Mayor-elect
Granger was busy this afternoon, I'm
moving his belongings from the city
treasurer's office 20 the executive de-
partment The Inauguration exercises
on Monday promise TO be quite brill
liant, and some interesting features
may I've looked for.
GO
IL would seem that there have been
some good resolutions made I'm Provi-
dence since the beginning of the new
year. for they tell me at police head
quarters the number of arrests has
been unusually small. But. In the
words OF the once popular song, II
wonder how long IL will Nlast?"
Unless all signs fail the syndicate
boar that is being built at Bristol will
be in the water month before all her
rivals Herrcshoff will spare no ex-
pense to be ahead OF all rivals, and
he has no fear OF other boats that may
follow.
! heard one person questioning an
other upon his opinions upon public
matters yesterday and finally they
drifted To political opinions, One said
10 the other; Are YOU Socialist p
Socialist" replied the other. why,
OF course not. 1 was born I'm this
country"
IT has long been suspected that i'm
dulgenoe I'm the candy habit would lead
TO excess, and here IL is! A candy
drunkard is the very latest. New
York has the proud distinction of
producing him--a man. and not "a
woman, as one imagines that reckless
adorer OF sweets should be. II must be
confessed. most OF us will sympathize
with such an inebriate I'm his cups. II
that Is the proper term TO use, and
think the magistrate who charged this
degenerate $40 and costs for his jag a
crael and an unconscionable Judge.
The Gossip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

That decidedly unique Englishman, MIR.
Harmsworth, seems, by his days work as
thoroughly revived the nght between
Brothers Hearst and Pulitzer. The pub
tc will watch the row with the same in.
difference that the woman watched the
contest between her husband and the
bear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

New orleans appears % have touched
the hIghwater mark I'm the matter of Inn
ports. exports. customs receipts. postal
receipts and bank ciearings. ON the last
day Of the dying century twelve iarge
steamships. the aegresate value OF whose
cargoes reached the enormous total o.
sslss5ss. cleared for foreign ports or
these. enc vesesl sione-ths Mechanician.
OF the ilaffTon Llnc -sailcf with a cargo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

The custom OF the Chinese IN paying a
physl6ian only 20 long a. he keeps those
employing him In good health must have
some exceptions for no one can be more
conveniently w than n Hung Chang
whenever delay u desired IN nogotla-
tions The apparently all-powetful ard ln-
nuen,ihl II llas some sickness and II does
not seem that he Can conscientiousiy ne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
a GREAT SURPRISE

Is i'm store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs. the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that IL Is sold on its merits and any
druggist is authorized by the proprietor
OF this wonderful remedy TO give you a
sample bottle free2 1t never falls to
cure acute or chronic coughs. All .i~ur
gists sell Kemp's Basam. Price 25c. and
a0c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

According TO the official announcement
the Chinese government is willing and
able TO punish tie leaders I'm the Boxer
outrages. AS guarantee OF good faith
II should begin the furnishing process at
once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

IL Is hoped the matter OF transfers will
be taken up by those responsible for the
management OF the Onion Railroad Com
pany as soon as possible. The granting
OF transfers would mean here. as else
where. a big Increase In street ear travel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
ANNUAL
WATER BILLS

Notice IL hereby given that bills for an
uual water rates are due and payable at
the Office OF the city Treasurer on v ED
NESDAY. January 2. 1901.
Attontion rs called 10 the following ex-
tract from the rules Of the Commissioner
OF Public Works
after due the water may be shut on
without further notice. and when go shut
OF the sum OF A. and the bill shall be
paid before letting IL on
INQUIRIES ny MAIL as TO THE
AMOINT OF WATER. BILLS tPLEAsE
sTATE; LOCATION, o.cAlsTr WILL. BE-
ny CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
TnROuGE TIE MAIL WILL BIZ DULY
ArkNOMIEDGFD
y. i. D. GRANGER. city Treasurer.
t3-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

il Dick Croker has notified Chief Dew
cry Of New York to get out he viii get
out. Deyery knows who is boss and al
so knows enough to obey the boss orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

prive his doctor Of stipend. even
though foreign powers are served with
statements contrary TO the truth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

zone OF the best omens Of the new
year IL the announcement that the
wages OF the employees Of the great
will be maintained at top rates until
further notice. This sets the pace In
one OF our greatest industries N-~Bos-
ton Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-05

Unless all signs fail the syndicate
boat that is being built at Bristol will
be In the water a month before all her
rivals Herroshoff will spare no ex-
pense to be ahead OF all rivals, and
he has no fear OF other boats that may
follow.