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The free press., 1893-12-28
The Answered Prayer.
BY NJ. CADY.

little old French woman told the
foroying story to the travellers who
had been investigating the ruins and
the chateau and "doing" the little
French town, as tourists always must,
who obey Murray.
'My son, Jean Baptiste, never will
believe it. All, they are such skeptics,
these men
"There in the churches we pray for
them. There the sailors wife kneels
to ask for Il good wind for her hus-
bands ship. There the soldiers sweet
heart pours forth her prayer, and i'm
ulores the saints to ward bullet and
sword point from her lovers heart.
There used to go, hoping that Jesus
would not forget me and my Ansel !;
and he died in his bed, and was not
smothered and crushed in the black
uiue, as so many are-my man Ansel,
Ian Baptiste's father.
'Jean was all l had, in that old time
long ago. He was young, strong,
beautiful, when the hour came and he
became conscript. All, shall | ever
forget the day? We were all upon
the green, in the midst of the village
all who had sons and brothers and
husbands and lovers, and some who
had none for the sakes of those who
had, or for curiosity-how do I know
which? And the great gendarme
turned the wheel, and the blindfold
boy drew the names and numbers,
and my Jean was one of the unlucky
ones-he our only child. Had I been
q widow then, they could not have
taken him; but l still had Ansel. And
eall three knew that no substitute
was to be had by us, for We had been
unlucky and had no savings, and It is
mot to be expected that man will risk
tie and limb for trife.
Only mother could have had a
nope under such circumstances, but,
you see, | could not give my Jean
Baptiste to the cruel war without a
struggle
You should be glad that your
piaVe son has chance to do what he
YAH ior France and for his emperor,
@la the officer with the fur cap and
spaulets, touching me on the shoulder,
aS l sat weeping and wringing my
nAads' But | pushed him away an
gly
What is the emperor, whom I
nave never seen, to me? And why
mould love France more than my
eSn child?' / cried.
And then a neighbor added:
Bal He will return with epau-
'@ and a sword perhaps, and you will
very proud of him. Don't cry
Ihay come back often without
,"uetS' do they not?' I said, and my
''' "'.a bitter as gall. Generally
|, ~ 10 not come at all. If they do,
! . OH Aest on crutches, or blind like
t'Of n re Latour. They shall not
AaVem aoyr
al A0me l went like a mad wo-
l II l would have sold all l
:" q ve raised the money, if it
si 3 brought it. But we are
~ -, lis, and our COW was poor
and O. nj =,
( Il = I NO golden earrings for jew
Z oliv 49,
z TO my brother at -, walk
= al, way there and back. He
4 m;.. ~ 'elp us. l went to my old
6 =. Aouse, where l had lived as
= En. u before l married Ansel.
= - ~ las dead!
X = eli the soldiers would march
"us can Bsatiste with them, and
The free press., 1893-12-28
Hard Luck.

Interested Passenger ION shipboard)
-"For man who has never been to sea
before you seem to have got the theory
of navigation down pretty fine.
The Other Passenger (suddenly
growing pale) - eyes, but - I'm
afraid not--going to keep 1t
down i''-[Chicago Tribune.
The free press., 1893-12-28
Great Success.

Briggs-''Do you always call on
Miss Twilling in the same suit?"
Griggs- eyes; want to show her
father / am economical"
Briggs-'I guess you have sue
ceeded. He told me the other day
that you were the meanest man he ever
saw n-IClothier and Furnisher.
The free press., 1893-12-28

It is estimated that the coal mines
already developed contain enough coal
TO supply the world for thousand
wears to come.
The free press., 1893-12-28

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The free press., 1893-12-28

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

power and curse of sin, after which he
received the spirit of God and became
divine. Schweinfurth dos not ella m to
be Jesus of Nazareth, but TO have re-
ceived the same spirit and to be equal
with him. He claims to be sinless, to
perform miracles and to be able to be-
stow the spirit on whomsoever he
chooses. He also declares his power
over sin, not oaly TO save from it's curse
but TO save from it's commission.
In this country there are forty-seven
Chinese temples, valued at 1900.
Forty temples are in California. AS each
Chinaman who has not renounced his
national religion is supposed To visit a
temple more or less frequently, the num-
Der OF worshipers cannot be given. Every
Chinese temple is house of prayer or
worship, but no sermon is preached. no
priest installed, no religious instruction
given and no seating capacity provided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
RIVERSIDE
Citizens Protest Aga inst So Many Licenses
Being Granted Notes and Personals.

Citizens Protest Aga inst So Many Licenses
Being Granted Notes and Personals.
The Ri verside Improvement society
Leld spec al meeting last evening. Sec.
ond Vice p resident Rev. Anthony c.
Hardy. Jr.. in the chair w. S. Balkom
WAS elected q ecretary pro tenn. William
A. Ferris, Ch aries +. Pierce and w. B.
Farnsworth w ere elected members.
Rev. w. B. Forbusb. Pb. d., after
lengthy explanatory remarks, intro
stating that 1t was desirable that less
licenses than usual be granted i'm this
district. Several ar guments were made
from different standpoints. George IL.
johnson thought a limited number OF
licenses would be an incentive for
kitchen barrooms and private clubs. In
teresting remarks were made by L. W..
Cady regarding action which should be
taten against Unlicensed places Judge A
A.Whi g, Il. M. Albro, David Thorps and
others made remarks on the subject.
One speaker made an imputation
against the town council ana Il. S.
Winchester ably defended that body.
Officer Monroe spoke, calling on the
people for cooperation with the police
for the suppression of illegal liquor
selling. At the close Of the discussion
an informal ballot was taken which re-
suited in IA ayes and nays.
After the announcement Of the vote
Rev. w. B. Forbush moved the resolu-
tion be laid on the table, aud the motion
was carried.
Thomas Lewis caused considerable ex.
citement by announcing that his life was
threatened last wear for trying to sup
press liquor selling.
Immediately atIer this meeting a citi-
zens' meeting was held, and 1t was
voted to request the town council not TO
grant more than seven licenses in this
district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Modern Dentistry.

Ia 10 branch OF science as applied to
the comfort and health of people has
grea O. advance been made than in den
tistry. For gveat many years 1t was
scarcely considered OF impor tance enough
TO warrant n special place among the
sciences. This impression has worn away
until now dentistry is considered one of
the most paticular OF the professions re-
lating to the care of the human body, and
one 20 the acquiring and practice OF
which Is brought great study and skill
Ons Of the finest exemplifications OF the
modern science OF dentistry In to be
found at the rooms of the United Sta ties
Dental association, Music Hall building,
this city. There Is corps OF skilled
operatives constantly on duty. and all
the skill appliances known TO the busi-
ness The association has steadily gained
in favor with the public, and the quality
OF the W. TX performed is the best recon.
mendation lossi.les
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
STEVENS WILL RESIGN.
And Blount VIII Probably Bo Made
Minister to Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, April %. AT the state de-
partment it is said that United States Min
lister Stevens resignation has been on file
for some time and that they regard 1t as
very probable that he will leave Honolulu
shortly, especially as Mr. Blount has full
plenipotentiary powers. The appointment
Of Hawaiian minister Is expected soon
after the presidents return from Chicago
A local newspaper says that although it
has been repeatedly stated that Mr..
Blount will not be appointed minister TO
Hawaii there are good reasons for the be-
lief that the selection will fall on him, in
nsmuch as he knows the presidents views,
and his selection would cause no inter
ruption of Diplomatic affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

News Notes.

Herring AMI shad are so plentiful in
the Darlington river that the numerous
Ia .ge catche, are appreciably injaring
the business of local peddlers.
Repairs on the hall OF Roger Williams
grange, No. 10, T.. OF H., which was par
TALLY burned short time ago, are com.
pleted.
A large delegation Of citizens will at
tend the town council meeting tomorrow
evening TO protest against granting GER
tain licenses.
The Riverside Whist club met last
evening with j. NJ. Beeler. The first
prize was won by Mrs. Levi S. Win
chester, the BOBBY prize by Mis-. Mar
chant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

York and the heads of New York city de-
partments.
Dnring the evening the polished floors
of the big hall were thronged and the
upper balconies crowded with ladies in
rich toilets and their escorts.
Nearly 10000 people were present, and
though many left 'early there were still
many to watch the night wane and the
day break
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Obituary.

Mrs Boss, wife of Sergeant Boss Of
Station Six. died at her home. 12l Orms
street, at an early hour yesterday morn
ing after long illness.
dent of this city. died yesterday. He
was secretary of the Rhode Isiand Vet
eran Citizens Historical association, and
years ago was known as "a forcible orator
in the cause of prohibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Crisis Bridgea Over.

PARIS, April 2s.-The danger Of a pro-
tracted dispute between the senate and
chamber of deputies has been avertcd by
agreeing to separate the liquor tax pro-
posal from the budget and adopting the
scheme of the senate for the taxation of
dealing on the Bourse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Eya's heeeptiou.

Little Charlotte Hunt. Lothrop's baby astcroid.
viii give reception to the ladies aud children on
the stage OF Lothrop's beautiful Pawtucket Opera
House at the close OF the matinee performance OF
"Uncle Toms Cabin" Saturday afternoon on
which occasion souvenir pictures and autog raphs
OF the little lady will be presented 20 those partic-
ipatng. Trains will leave the Union depot, this
city, at = or ell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Naval Ofiicers Grieve.

New YORK, April 2s The sudden death
of Captain Wiltse cast a gloom over the
flag officers of the American fleet. Captain
Wiltse was known personally to most OF
them. The flags Of the ships were half
masted at the close of the review out of re
spect to the memory OF the dead officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Not as siucn -. Expected.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The sugar
bounties for this fiscal year will aggregate
81, 100, 900, or 100000 less than was esti-
mated by Secretary Foster last autumn.
Maple sugar figures in the bounty of
cents pound to the extent of 100000
,,cunda
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
Arlippton's New Hall.

The dedication of tho District hall at
Arlington Will take place next Monday
evening, when musical and literary
progm will be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

George Poole has moved onto the E.
ward Aborn estate.
DR.. Donan B. Coke visited New York
yesterday, where no witnessed the naval
review.
James Hubbard of Providence is occu-
pying Mr.. Nadeau's cottage on Maple
street.
Lewis Burr OF Providence is the guest
OF Alexaauer Wood.
Miss Mary Forbes has returned from
visiting relatives in Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The state de-
partment is advised by the United States
minister at Constantinople that the com
plants of this government in reference to
the burning of the girls college at Marso-
van have been settled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

CHICAGO, April 2s-The o fficial test of
the big Allis engine in machinery hall
was made In the presence of large mum
ber of experienced engineers. The big
was run at rate of so revolutions a min
ute, and the largest power plant in the
world was pronounced perfect in every de-
toll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

INDIANAPOLIS, April %. - The South
Side Building Savings and Loan associa.
ton has made an assignment Secretary
Hasely u short si96O0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28
"Ihe { ounty Fair"

The County Fair" with its realistic
race track scene, is attracting large au IL
ences to the Providence Opera house this
week. Tomorrow the closing perform
ances WI ! be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

ANTIGoNIsH, N. s., April 2s.-A full
rugged schooner, name unknown, struck
on the fedHes between Malignant Cove
and Arisaig, and Immediately went down.
AL hands perished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

HOOPS Pills cure all Liver Ills. Bilious
ness, Jaundice. Indigestion. Sick Headache
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

and Cant. McKinnan third. Many Of the nrst
families in Jericho can vouch for tie facts given
above. am glad TO giyc this testmonial ofwhst
Hoods Sarsapartla has done for me- which is
rood and lots Of a." CHAs. A. ADAMS.
a. 4. SMITH, {. NJ. GRTFFrTH,
Witnesses TO above signature
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10
REST CITY ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON FEBRUARY 10, 1898

rest had to go through the process of
satisfactory proof, but in due TIME she
received a draft from Washington for
the full amount.
Instances like the foregoing could be
given in great numbers, though the in
stances in which the losers pocket"
their losses. to use an old but common
expression. are much more numerous.
The amounts range all the way from
one dollar bill tower which sum one
man of some means spent two months
of correspondence year or so ago) up
to packages containing thousands of
dollars. Perhaps the largest amount
ever redeemed at st. Louis after total
destruction was the instance which oc-
Cured about four months ago. The
treasury at Washington had shipped
by express to the sub-treasury at that
point a package of currency amounting
to forty thousand dollars. The express
car with all its contents was burned,
and The express company was responsi-
BILE for the loss of the forty thousand
dollars under its contract. Realizing
this, the company took Chief Clerk
Kicker of the .sub-treasury and
had him present when the safe was
opened very carefully and the cbarred
remains of the money examined. The
packages could be plainly seen and
identified as to the amounts, as paper
when burned will sometimes retain its
lettering, and so these bundles of
burned paper were carefully shipped to
Washington, from which point forty
thousand dollars in crisp new bills
came back.
When we realize the immense amount
of money that is lost or destroyed every
year, and never found or made good
we can appreciate what sum Uncle
Sam has constantly accommodating for
the right side of his profit and loss ac-
count OF course many losses occur
which are total and cannot he made
good, because it would be practically
impossible in some of the eases to sat
isfy the United states treasurer to such
an extent as to preclude the possi-
bility of fraud. But there are also
many losses of money occurring all the
time which could easily be made good
if the parties We're aware of the law
and the methods OF procedure. The
grand total of these losses, which are
clear profit to the government. runs up
into the millions. Globe Democrat.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10
The Fir of Corset.

A dress waist does not fit as we'll over
o. perfectly new corset, especially a
stiff-boned one, as when it has been
worn two or three days and settled into
the figure. There are now long, me-
dium and short t-waisted corsets. so all
figures may be fitted. Do not make the
mistake of thinking that a long corset
will make short waist seem OF greater
length. On the contrary, such mistit
will make the wearer uncomfortable,
and prevent a handsome or shapely
gown. There are also corsets for full
and slender hips and busts, in fact, for
every known and unknown trait that n
figure can possess A waist should be
fitted over the corsets and underwear
that will be worn with 1t, and one
should avoid being fitted on day when
one is not feeling particularly well, or
patient enough to be turned here and
there. to be cut with the scissors and TO
be pricked with the pins. 1t Is really
hard work to be fitted at any time, and
like every other task becomes almost
uncomfortable if not feeling that ITO be
told OF winter fashions shows life is but
a dressv dream Ladies Home Jour
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10
THE GAMBLERS DEED.
a Game for y Gun, But 1t Meant Life or
Death. and the Miner Won 1t.

A Game for y Gun, But 1t Meant Life
Death. and the Miner Won 1t.
Sixteen months of hard tunneling
and he had reached the bonanza. As ne
stood gloating over the richest ore his
eyes had ever feasted on, he became
conscious Of a presence, and turning
saw the tall form of Long Brown"
the gambler.
He was about to speak. when a dull
rumble was borne to their ears and
tremor shook the earth as pieces of
loosened rock fell at their feet.
Both knew what it meant. Brown
went back few rods with his lantern
and returned with a blanched face.
1--WE are SHUT in by cave, and it may
take days to dig us out" After pause
he continued:
'How long viii your provisions last?"
-Four days-for one."
''Then III be the one"
The click of his weapon sounded
through the drift as he covered his old
enemy.
Have you pack of cards?" said the
other. quietly. IF so, let's play game
of draw, with the gun for stakes"
They gazed in each others eyes for .
few moments.
Brown had never taken advantage of
mortal man. He would not do it now.
de produced n pack of cards from his
pocket. lie always carried them.
Gut" Deal"
The gambler Grew three cards; SO did
the miner
Queens"
Aces"
The gamb bier looked a second at his
opponents hand as it was laid down.
You win," he said, quietly, and no
lifted the weapon.
Click, click. Bang!
His body lurched forward, sprawling
over the cards, after the smothered re-
port. The miner, with look of horror
on his face, lifted the lantern and held
it over the body. AS he shook his
sleeve four cards futtered down on the
PROSTATE figure.
sit was a close shave" he said, but
| downed him,''-Short Stories.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10
Gaining Experience Early.

Mrs Dumpsey-Thomas, you must
tell Willie not to spend all the time
looking at the circus posters. 1t takes
him all day TO do an errand.
Mr.. Dumpsey-Let him study en-
Maria, and after he has seen the circus
he will know more about the deceits OF
life than he could learn IL ten years
any ether way.-Texas Slftiags.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10
A REFRAIN.

Where barefoot once l careless ran,
/ wander now alone.
And look across the treasured fields
That stranger hands have sown:
But from my heart rise thoughts OF one,
Az streams unbidden How,
Until l sing sad refrain:
II loved her long ago
What are the golden fields To me.
That stranger hands shall reap:
Their beauty stirs my heart until
Pain wakes from fevered sleep;
And as l homeward turn again.
With weary steps and slow,
l sadly sing II love her as
loved her long ago"
p Macarthur, in y. e. Magazine
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10

your husband" said the caller
sympathizingly. was a man OF excel
lent qualities. Yes" sighed the
widow, ''he was good man. Every
body says so. | wasn't much acquainted
with him myself. lie belonged to six
lodges
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-02-10

An Opposite Niew.--'If yon would
be successful" said old Fudgely TO liz
son, you must be up with the dawn"
That's all right" replied the young
man, 'but the first thing the dawn
does is to get broke. buffalo Ex.
press.
The morning call., 1893-05-23
BAIL AND FINES.
A Reform That Apparently Does
Not Reform.

There was cousldera BILE kicking among
the Police Court Judges and clerks yes
ierday over the new system of receipts for
bail and fiues which was then inaugurated.
Judge Campbell is as strongly of opinion
now as he ever was that the scheme is i'm
practicable.
Yesterday boy was brought before
him for jumping on a cable-car. The
boys mother had put up So bail and the
Judge fined him 50 as a warning to Others.
There Is no official receipt for So, the low
est amount being So. The bail money had
10 De sent tn the City Treasurer and can
not be withdrawn for forty-eight hours.
AS there is no official receipt for 50, the
hitting felony. The boys mother has
to get an order from the Judge for the S.
bail She pnt up which she will receive
from the City Treasurer on presentation
OF the order, but she can let the clerk
whistle for his 50 fine if she feels so in
c,lned, as her son is still out on bail.
That IS one of the points urged against
the new system,
Another point is this: The Police Court
clerks are the proper custodans Of the
receipts. and no other. AS the srrgeants
at the desks in the City Prison and at the
branch stations have, therefore. no re-
ceipts they cannot legally accept cash
ball. Ii man is arrested Mt night and he
wants to put up cash bail he cannot be &C
commouated, and must remain In prison
all night. BY this process it is estimated
the city will lose thousands of dollars.
Another complication is this: Suppose
a man forieits So bail for being drunk.
The money has to DO sent to the City
treasurer as bail money. Then the Police
Court clerk has to get an order from the
Judge Oh the Treasurer for O refund of
the money. as he has to credit it as fine,
and again pay it to the Treasurer to the
credit of the general fund. This would
almost necessitate the clerks keeping n
new set of books.
Clerk GaviRan puts IL in this way: "a
man Is arrested. say for battery. and puts
up $40 cash bail. He is fined $40. Now
the custom used to be to return him $50
that day. Under the new system we nave
TO give him an order on the Treasurer for
$40, but how is the clerk TO get his $40
fine? The man is out on bail. and may
truthfully say that he has nothing more
than the $40.
IF man is fined SIS, 1 will have TO
give him two receipts. one for $40 and the
other for So. as there are no receipts for
Sl5. This will give the Auditor no end of
trouble, as any one can see.
III the sergeant at the desk accepts bail
Tonight, and turns it over to the property
clerk, shall refuse to take it tomorrow
morning because | am not in position to
give the offlcial receipts for it. In other
words. cannot be compelled tn acce pt
money unless personally know who has
paid it.
There are a great many complications
which will make the working of the sys-
TEN impraciicabe. Ii clerk wanted to
be dishonest he could be so as easily under
the new system as under the DID,"