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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-29

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making of good story.
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OF the narrative
In selecting topic keep in view the possibilities OF
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made from very commonplace material providing the
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Every mind contains some thought that will make
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ship in greater or lesser degree Give those instincts
raj development and the story writer is born
Remember that the best based simple fa-
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Avoid what is called fine writing If story is worth
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mpesses without the assistance of penny dreadful adjec
tves funny incident is funniest when its relation
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Pressure Sustained by piver..

George W. Fuller, thcvoteran submarine
diver, In relating some anecdotes concern-
Ing the bottom OF the sea and It's iuhqbi-
tnnts, gives some interesting figures MS 20
tho amount OF pressure the body Of diver
IS subjected to. At IA depth OF only 100 feet
the pressure Is "A pounds 20 each square
frcir-of tho divers body surface.- rhc or
dlnary human frame has about 1o square
feet Of surface, which would make tho
pressure nt the depth mentioned above not
lcfs than SS tonsl This enormous weight
IS not all pressing downward. but inward
from ell directions st. isouis Republic
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NlphlGA.-.

Eyes OF blue. tencer hu-.
Heart so loving and SO true.
Gentlencss her nature through
All the world must love her;
Smile so shy when I'm by.
Dowcast look. rs if To try
Her sweet passion To belle
Could well rcprove her?
Little heart, IL we part
In the future, do not start:
Such things happen. Cupid's dart
Sometimes proves unruly.
Would you care, feel despair
III were no longer there?
DO you my affection share9
Sweetheart. tell me truly.
Lulu Winter in Brooklyn Eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-29

Anxious Mothcr--Thcres look about
that young mans eyes that don't like.
Ho looks nc ne out Of their corners as &
trying 10 conceal something.
Daughter-perhaps he is trying 20 con-
ceal his admiration for you, ma.
Mother much rclicved)-Oh didn1
think Of that.--Sew York Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-29

81 am going out TO spend the evening,
Bridget, said the master Of the house rs
he came down stairs arrayed in fun even
ing dress. "and I want you 20 give this
note % your mistress Hs soon as she comes
tn. Don't forget &C.. now"
"Shurc. aud won't. III put II In the
pocket Of the hrceches ycz have just taken
OF. She'll be sure to find IL then. New
York Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-29

Now, in this collection il is proposed to
have n series OF quail, specimens of which
shall be taken from the different localities
mentioned and brought together cr.-Boston
Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-29

A break In the main water pipe IN .
street I'm Tombstone. A. t., was found -
have been caused by the roots OF tree.
which had grown around the pips -
crushed it % that u buuA
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A .lcnlnns Mitncs..

"A witness was called forward TO give his
testimony. Having taken his place. hc
turned TO the bar ana earnestly asked,
(which side am l on!"-Tit-BitA
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Scores Of lives are saved every ysar by the promp
use VI Ayers Cherry Peetors-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
Among the October Periodicals.

The October Nem Peterson is q fine
Its pages range from grave to gay, from
instructive to entertaining, aud the
excellence of its contents is as noticeable
as the variety. The illustrations are
numerous and of admirable quality; and
the stories, sketches, and poems from the
pens of leading authors. The opening
paper, "Thc Land OF the Dawning," by
VI. Mccarthy O'Meary; is the most
interesting account OF Queensland that
has ever come under our notice. and is
Illustrated by effective photographers.
Another delightful illustrated article is
" Daughters of the RevOlutiOn,' by
Gilberta :. Whittle a Accelerated Case,
by Elizabeth Cavazza, is one of those
charming Calabrian sketches which have
made their author famous. "a Congo
Market Day" by George Washington
Coleman, offers Il fairly unique phase of
Virginia negro life. 'Alma Lowell" by
Lille Il. Clace Wyman, is as powerful as
it is realistic. a Half f-Hour's Ride from
the Quaker City" by Anna Whittier
Wendell. gives Il graphic description OF
Philadelphia scnvirOns, with accompany
ing photographs These are only a few
of the numbers attractions. To meet
the constantly increasing demand for
/ still cheaper periodicals., the Neu Peterson
! will, beginning with November, be pub
! lished at one dollar a year; a sample
copy will be sent for five cents. Address
| Peterson Magazine Co., II South Third
| Street. Philadelphia.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
ALWAYS LATE.

I'm always Iva! s., Just little late wherever 1
In whatsoeer undertake always find it
so.
I'd get on very nicely if the world would
only wait,
But now l find myself little bit too late.
When but child L always went a little
late to school
in making love the same delay my actions
seemed to rule,
For every time | asked maid to be my
loving mate,
She'd say; q I'm sorry, very you're lit
tie bit too late
| can't recall a time when L set out to
catch train
But what | had to run tor it with all my
might and main,
And as i saw it gliding out was forced to
sadly wait,
The while some one would mention.
You're little bit too late"
| half believe if | should die-as certainly
| shall
I'd be little bit too late to see my
funeral
Some one would say, 1.-The hearse is gone
the mOurners couldn't wait;
The casket went without you; you're lit
tie bit too late"
\ ct even that could endure, but | have
gravcr fears
That there'll be sorry news for me beyond
this vale Of tears;
I'm sure st. Peter, just about the time |
reach the pearly gate,
VIII lock it up and murmur, " You're a
little bit too late
-Peck's !S,tn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
October Review Of Reviews.

The readers OF the October Review of
HcUiews, or certainly the Eastern readers,
will find its most remarkable feature in
the article on the Irrigation Idea and
Its Coming Congress- The writer OF this
important paper is William f. Smythe,
editor OF the Irrigation Age. 1t is safe to
say that never before has appeared any
such authoritative treatment of a sub
cis- Mississippi dwelers Very few people
regions of the nited States, to which
fifths of our national domain; that
already, two years ago, the estimated
value of the irrigated lands was $780,
OOO,O according to the census. Mr..
Smythe tells Us that irrigation raises the
value of land reclaimed from this truly
great American desert from $50 to 81 600
per acre, and the social results of the
establishment of irrigating communities
appear to be scarcely less than the
enormous material gain. Such colonies
as Riverside and its like allow their
members practically all the advantages
OF an urban life while assuring them the
beauty and freedom of q country home.
The irrigation idea is inevitably bringing
i'll an era OF small farmers, because it
means intensive cultivation of land, or
the process of seeking increased product
and better cultivation of the same soil
instead OF extension of soil area. The
Rerjew Of RerieUs publishes this paper
HprOpos of the International Irrigation
Congress which is about to be held in Los
Angeles, Cal.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
\ Revolution Affecting Readers
Throughout the World.

4 subject which has received much
discussion in all parts of the country
during the past month has been the
possibility of the Cosmopolitan succeeding
in its new move of selling the magazine,
unchanged in size and even bettered in
quality, ut the price of twelve and one
half cents, instead of twenty-five cents.
The publishers i'll part explain how it is
possible to keep up a pace of this kind by
their announcement that the Christmas
edition will exceed 100000 copies, and
that, in consequence of these large edi-
tio!s, they are obliged to raise the ad-
vcrtising rates from 5000 to $500 per
pag,-fifty dollar per page more than
has ever been charged by any OF the
leading magazines in this country. This
move OF the Cosmopolitan would look as if
the American people had been quick to
appreciate the effort to furnish them a
magazine of the highest class, at price
so unusual and SO small as to be almost
nominal.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
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Full information as to the low rates may
be obtained of G. 4 O. Agents. or by ad'
dressing: John ID. Potts. Division Pas
senger Agent, Richmond, Va.
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Positions Guaranteed.

Money for tuition can be deposited in
bank till position is secured. Our 80 page
"free' catalogue will explain g all"
Address j. F. Draughon, Pres. S.-Draugh-
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by our system of teaching bookkeeping is
equal to twelve weeks by the old style.
Enter at any time. (Mention this paper
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
HIS LAST SERVICES.

In 1865, when the war ended, he
had about 1000 bales Of cotton on
hand. Judge Gresham, the present
Secretary of State, was in command of
the Department of the Mississippi. By
order of General Grant, he allowed
Montgomery to ship his cotton to New
Orleans. 1t sold for very handsome
price, and nearly all Of this money he
gave to Mr.. Jefferson Davis, who was
thus enabled to make his European
tour and to live abroad for almost a
year after he was released from For,
Monroe.
Montgomery continued to plant
with great success until 1872, when he
asked Mr.. Davis to take the property
back. The latter insisted that Mont
gomery should retain about S2oo,ooo
which was justly due him for his Care
o! the estate and its preservation at a
time when, but for his presence of mind
and intelligence, it would probably
have been lost.
No planters reputation or credit
was higher after the war than was Ber
Montgomery's with the commission
merchants at Vicksburg and New
Orleans. He had two sons, whom he
endeavored to bring up and train as
he had been trained. One still live:
in Mississippi and the other has gone
out to South Dakota, where ht
purchased 5000 acres OF land for q
wheat farm. He says it is too cold
out there for him, though, and he
thinks he will return TO his old home
Nine years ago Ben Montgomery
died. His funeral was attended by
Mr.. Davis and by all the prominen'
planters within twenty five or thirty
miles. In an address he made at the
grave Mr.. Davis said: 81 have had
in my life many true and faithful
friends, but none more faithful thar
him whom this day we have laid down
to sleep"
There were probably not more than
three or four instances during the slave
era OF the South where negros where
trusted to the degree that Ben Mont
gomery was. But he never failed in
anything, and in all his life never
dlsobeyed an order nor told secret
which was not his to tell. His history
is one of the most interesting romances
Of the slave period in the United
States.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
Lowest Possible Prices.

We carry a general stock
"' merchandise, embracing &
,lcrythinu- in the line of
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
VOL. XII.
Is Life
Worth Livinq7

That depends upon the
Liver. If the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
TEN is out Of orderAthe
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopefulness
gone, the spirit is de-
pressed, a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the housekeeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards Or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing its use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
Il have tested it personally, and know that for
Iy,prI>i-, Biliousncss and Throbbing Headache.
It 5 me best medicine the world saw."-H
Ii. J sEs. Macon, Ga.
Take only the Genuine,
Wh,-h has on the Wrapper the red z Trade
J.H. ZEILIN co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
ADMIRABLE MANAGER

"My business never suffered much
during my public life," Mr.. Davis was
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12
LARGE Lots by the Car Load,

IN advantage Which can
readily be appreciated, as by
So doing it enables us to give
A-L.. nnrrS the NcrN
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-10-12

Judge Holt did as he was asked
"Mr. President" he said, this is Ben
Montgomery, who for thirty years has
been the private secretary of Jefferson
Davis"
"Private secretary ?" said Mr.. Lin
coin.
"Yes,' said Judge Holt 'that is
what | stated. He is an honest man,
and what he says is true. He wishes
to see you on important business, and
l will leave you and him to transact
it," And Judge Holt retired:
"Well, what can do for you, my
friend," the President said kindly.
Ben Montgomery explained the
matter to Mr.. Lincoln just as it had
occurred. "Mr. Davis has been very
kind to me" he said, "and | did this
as much to help him as to help myself.
This war is nearly over. | believe
that your people will succeed. What
you will do to Master Jeff | do not
know. But am going to do my best
to keep his wife and children from
starving"
The story touched Mr.. Lincoln
deeply. "Why," he said ado you
mean to tell me that you have been
Mr.. Davis's private secretary all these
years?"
81 do not know what you would
call it, Mr.. President" the negro
replied, "but for thirty years have
written his business letters. looked
after the affairs of the plantation,
carried large sums Of money to New
Orleans and to Cincinnati for him,
and have had his fullest confidence in
every way. In all bis life he has never
spoken to me an unkind word"
DO you know of any other such
case as yours, Montgomery ," said the
President, walking up and down the
room.
"No, sir !; l do not," said the other
{" but l dare say there are other such
cases. Now, Mr.. President, what !
want you to do is this: want you
to give me a writing directing all
military and civil officers to protect
me in the possession of my property"
The President sat down at his desk
and then and there drew legal
article which it is a pity the country
could not see. 1t enjoined upon all
military, naval, and civil officers the
protection of Benjamin Montgomery
the owner of three plantations, thai
were named, and directed that he be
given any assistance he might require
in furtherance of these orders. |,
was signed "Abraham Lincoln" and
dated about August I, 1868.
"I | am glad to have met you" SAID
the President, as Montgomery rose te
SO, and 1 am particularly pleased tc
hear what you have to tell me Of Mr.
Jefferson Davis.''
"May God bless you and yours,
said the negro, holding out his hand
which the President shook warmly
"And if Master Jeff does fall into
your hands remember what the Grea
Master of us all said, Blessed are tht
merciful, for they shall obtain mercy
81 will not forget that, Mont
gomery," the President said, "and
can do anything more for you write
directly to me-
When Montgomery got back he a
once showed his letter to the com
manding officer at Vicksburg, wht
issued orders that Montgomery shoule
be protected in the possession of hi
property. The President directed th'
Secretary of the Treasury to instruc
his cotton agents TO let Montgomer!
alone, and he was never thereafte
disturbed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-26
Ytw Yaren 9ailg aMpraiug Ypnrual aud Gonritr
THE GERMAN CANVASS.

Evidences OF the Centre Party's
Weakness-Opinion on the Mani
festo-PaciAc Statements from Aus
trta.
BERLIN, May 25.-The general opinion
of the press and public of the elaborate
Centrist manifesto is that 1t is the last at
tempt to disguise the internal weakness of
the party. The Vorwaerts, the Socialist
organ, jubilantly declares that the solid
tower of the Centre is orumbling to
pieces. The aristocrstio section had al
ready deserted 1t, and only the fear of the
Roman Catholic proletariat which opposes
the army bill keeps the remnant of the
party together.
The report of the royal address to the
Austro-Hupgarian delegations at the meet
here, will still further strengthen the op-
position to tho army bill. The address de-
clares that the prospects of Europe ars
peaceful, while the army and navy esti-
mates show that the military authorities
think they may safely postpone all pro-
posed army reforms involving heavy out
lay, and that there is no present need to
follow the example of Germany. Such
pacific statements from Austria will not
assist the government here.
A conservative pamphlet is being cir
culated in the eastern provinces, entitled
'The Russians are Coming" It tries to
raise Russian scare, with the view of
gaining votes for the army bill.
The Kaiser Is building a fortress, fur
nished with armor-plated turrets, with
Krupp guns and moat and drswbridge, for
the instruction and Amusement of his sons,
the whole occupying about half an acre.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-26
A HERMIT,S WEALTH.

william II. Weed of Noroton
Heights Was Once Popular In
Society.
NoRwALk, Conn, May 5.-Ex-Mayor
William B. Weed of South Nor walk and
Fred Palmer of Stamford, who were
chosen by Judge of Probate Finch of
Stamford to inventory the estate of the
late William B. Weed, Noroton Heights
hermit, who died in squslor there few
weeks ago, report as follows: In savings
banks, $11, 1896; in real estate, $500; in
stocks, mortgages, etc., $500: all other
property, 81 900. Total, $2S, 6s6.
Weed, who was the son of wealthy
South Norwalk clergyman, had lived in Sc
clusion for several years. He denied him
self to everybody and rarely went outside
his house unless to purchase food. He lost
heavily on Cleveland's election and took to
drink Locking himself in his kitchen
with three gallon demijohu he lived until
the liquor was gone, and then lying on the
Aeor slowly starved himself to death.
When found he WAS in frightful condi-
ton, and lived but few hours.
His property will go 60 distant relatives.
Weed was college man in school boy days
enjoyed society and had host of friends.
| A disappointment in love is supposed to
have impaired his mind.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-26
THE INFANTA,S VISIT.

While Crossing the River to New
York She W rs SaIuted by American,
Spanish and Brazilian Men-of-War.
NEW YORK, May 25.-The Infsnta Eula
lie arrived in this city this afternoon at 3
O'Clock on the Pennsylvania road, and was
at once transferred to the General Slocum
and taken to the West Thirty fourth street,
where carriages were waiting to take her
to the Hotel Savoy, under escort of
Troop A.
While the infsnta was crossing the river
on the General Slocum the Spanish war
ship Infanta Isabel and the American
wsrships Philadelphia, Newark and Man
tonomah fired sslutes of twenty-one guns.
The Brazilian men f-wsr manned their
yards and hundreds of river craft ex.
changed salutes with the Slocum.
Along the entire route from the landing
to the hotel the princess received an en-
lined with people and from the windows of
many houses Spanish and American hags
were flying. At the hotel Mayor GilroY
delivered an address of welcome. The In
fanta responded briefly. This evening the
Infanta was serenaded by the Spanish col
ony and later attended the theater.
Tomorrow morning the Infanta will
| take short trip about the harbor on the
Dolphin, and the afternoon will be de-
| voted to driving, while In the evening she
will attend the ball in the Madison Square
Garden. The trip up the Hudson on the
Monmouth will occupy the time of the In
fanta on Saturday, and on Sunday she
will attend high macs at the Cathedral in
| the morning and q reception at the Catho-
lie club in the evening. Mondays pro-
gram includes q visit to the islands In the
East river, . drive and the Spanish con-
cert at the Carnegie Music hall in the even
ing. Tuesday, from to $50 p: m, there
| will be q reception at the Hotel Savoy, and
in the evening the party will visit the
/ Fifth Avenue theater.
It was expected that the Infanta would
view the parade on Tuesday, but other
arrangements have been made. Wednes
days event will be an exhibition by ths
ire department., q visit to the Normal col
lege, the review of the police parade ane
visit to the Bowery theater at night. Or
Thursday the Infants will 60 to see tn
Brooklyn bridge and the downtown par
of the city, and attend the races at Morri
park in the afternoon. It Is expected tina
she will 60 to Chicago on the following
day, Friday, June 3.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-05-26

The Memorial day committee of the G..
A. R. met In the city hall last evening and
completed arrangements for the proper
observance of Memorial day On that
day the city flag will be at half mast on
the green and in the afternoon Trinity
church chimes will ring out patriotic airs
at o'clock.
At the evening exercises at the Hyperion
Governor Morris and staff and Mayor Ssr-
gent and the city officials will be present
and occupy seats on the stage. A chorus
of fifty voices will also be stationed there.
Commander Edward Coe of Admiral
Foete post will preside and give the ad-
dress of welcome. He will be followed by
Hon J. D. Plunkett, who will make the
opening address. Then will follow songs
by Miss Gaffney aud Mrs. Blinp, assisted
by the chorus of ffty voices. The closing
address by Hon. Lynde Harrison will fol
low. Rev. DR.. E E. HARDWOOD of Trinity
church will act as chaplain.