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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-13

Far into the night the storm doomed and
poured. While it lasted / lay stretched
full length on the soaking sands, slowly
turning over and over so that the blessed
food might enter at every pore. 1t was
impossible to have too much of that heav-
ems gift, and would not miss drop OF it.
Nor. while reveing in the shower bath, did
| forget TO lll my water skin against future
needs.
Now and again had glimpses OF crouch
ing forms, with eyes that matched the
lightning, ready 10 pounce upon me. but
somehow they never came 30 the spring.
In the air, too, were - ceiling things that
would swoop down ,yd then dart off with
cry OF disappointment at finding the
expected corpse living man.
In the early morning the storm died
away and the stars came out in crystal
line, dewy azure that was as the cool blue
bosom of summer lake. Not daring TO
sleep, lay and looked up at them, meditat-
ing at the marvels they must have seen in
the course OF the countless ages. But
though my thoughts were serious enough
(and with good reason) they had not the
gloom of the night before.
had leisure to ponder many things be-
sides the ars-such as the strange fate
that had led me hither, the perils and hard
ships that were past, those that might still
oe to come, the fate of my late companions
and my own present condition. But as you
may imagine the subject that was upper
most in my mind was the miraculous meet
ing with Donald Gordon, for l was con-
vinced that the man on the black horse
was none other than he.
What in the name of all the wonders had
brought him TO this strange quarter Of the
globe, end how came he to be fighting for
Yumen Yusels These were questions
could not answer; perhaps / did not try
very hard TO answer them, for was oc-
cupied with the cardinal fact that beyond
all doubt Donald was in Arabia, that | had
seen him face to face, had even spoken TO
him and got hurried glance in reply. But
for the sudden. mishaps of war / would
have declared myself to him, and he would
have become my friend and protector. In
the most unexpected way my mission came
near q happy accomplishment, yet, exas-
perating TO think, had failed as utterly as
if we had been as wide apart as the poles.
The total failure on the verge of so dram
attic success was another cruel stroke of
that malicious fortune that pursued me so
rclentlessly But with q spark of the fire
that had thought dead told myself that
/ would not be conquered.
Donald Gordon was in Arabia, and
would find him-nay, more, would carry
him triumphantly back to Scotland and
his friends. As this bold, high project
stirred me had vision of two sun en-
Drowned men in strange, outlandish garb
arriving in the cleaning at The Elms, and
of Isabel, after n moments mistrust, rush
ing TO greet and embrace them. The delec-
table imagination inspired me with such
heart and energy that must have expand
ed inches on the strength Of IL.
The morning broke sweetly over the
waste with rosy flush, and n sapphire ra-
dance, and balm that was as precious
cordial to mind and body. The sand spar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-13
synopsis OF Preceding CHAPTERS.

Andrew Kilgour is involved In bitter feud
with his purse-proud cousin. Peter Clephane.
are the talk OF the university at Edinburgh,
where they are students To Andrews dis
may. his father decides 10 take him from
Thomas Clephape, the father OF Peter. Tho
kilgour estate, Kilburnie. is hopelessly in
debt and Andrew is expected to redeem tho
home to explain matters. he encounters "A
specimen of the hog family and calls him by
his proper name. lll.-The hog proves TO DO
Thomas Clephane, his uncle, and the law plan
isquickly disposed of. Opportur o a wealthy
neighbor OF Kilgour's. who is an ex-official OF
India, suggests that country as field Tor
Sir Thomas daughter, Isabel, aud is charmed
at sight. She adds her entreatios to Sir
Thomas advice that Andrew go TO India.
when she learns that his principal business
for q time will be to search for her long lost
brother Donald. Vat Bombay Andrew
makes friends among the British merchants
and l. offered pleasure e, trip 70 Jodda on a.
by vaterspout and deserted by her crew
Andrew Is y, LETT helpless in his berth from,
isyer. vii-The weather clears. tho
and and Andrews % On fever seG IeSSp ies~es 0Gsnn. h%.
VIII, TX and Kan Arab is encountered in a
rowboat and taken aboard. He proves med
dlesome companion, but teaches Andrew the
Arabic tongue and also fencing. XI and XII
The arab Is Joined by band of his fellow
pirates. Andrew kills his betrayer, but the
captive. XIII and XlV-Me pirates blind
fold their victim and leave him on rocky
shore, where he meets with Arab Samaritans
who feed him and clotbe him in the garb OF
their race. In the end. however, he is arrested
and shut up as a spy. Nv and XVI-Artcr
being tried and condemned 10 death. tho rul-
ing prince, Abou Kuran, sp res bis life on con-
diiion that he ride beside him into battle and
prove his valor. XVlI-Abou marches TO bat
tie To succor an ally, Ahmood Sim, from the
ravageS or their common enemy, fumen lu-
sell. XVIII and XIX-1hey meet Yumcn Nu-
sells army, led by n wonderful black horse
man. who Is "A flend at slaughter. and Andrew
discovers him TO be Donald Gordon. Tie re-
naming chapters show how Andrew csc pes
slaughter only to fall a prisoner TO wild Bed
ouinS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-13
(CHAPTER XXI Continued)
CHAPTER XAI.
DESPAIR AND HOPE

Getting back To my crouching posture,
threw my mantle over my head as a kind
of a screen. but while il mitigated the blaze
of the sun il smothered me- Casting il of.
rose, still trembling violently, and looked
about vaguely, think. expecting aid. Not
living thing was in sight or sound. IL
limitably to every point spread the gray
waste OF Burning sand, hot as the marithat
scorched tho feet of satan In his defiant
and impious Journey. Above WAS ball OK
living fire, below an arid, lifeless plain
radiatin. binding, choking heat like an
infinite limelgiln, naught else 20 be seen
save far away 20 the west din. pale peaks
that might be the thin veil OF disso!ylng
clouds.
/ tried to walk by way OF diversion, but
reelcd and staggered so that / was fain
20 sit down again. perceiving that my
horse now cast "A shadow, crcpt into IL,
and huddled there with dropping head and
an aching heart, thought bitterly of what
might have been but for nay own peryers.
ity.
At that moment the heather about Xii.
gour was in full bloom, making the air a
distilled essence Of honey, and tho bees,
with the drowsy song that had so often
been n soothing melody in my ears, were
thriftily preparing for winter. and shep-
herds were whist IN < and calling from crag-
tops, their voices blending In n faroT mu-
sic with the barking Of dogs aud the bleat-
Ing OF sheep, aud sparkling streams were
leaping down green and purple hillsides.
Ind over all was soft blue sky with masses
Of cool white clouds.
How vividly il all rose before the eye OF
imagination Many and many time I'm
the lapguorou summer days have laved
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Knife Cleaning Board.
Boys Lantern--Lights colors-red, white and
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Compound Microscope-very handy.
Mincing or Chopping Knife-Ciood Steel
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Steel Nut Cracks.
Bread Knife-wlth "Bread" carved on handle.
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Jumbo Powder Gun-For insects and bugs; holds
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Irving's "Life of washingtonr-Two splendid
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One Dozen Napkins-Everybody uses Napkins.
One Dozen Unbleached Striped Turkish Towels
Everybody uses them, too.
Half Dozen Linen Damask Towels--very Choice.
One dozen Napkins 10 90
Bordered Tablecloth. Is 90
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every day. Why do you this large percentage on
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Dover Egg Beater--Everybody knows what IL is.
Wire strainer with Handle-For tea and coffee.
Wire Pot Chain and Dishcioth-Large SIZE
Wire Sponge Basket--5if in.
Crown Coffee Pot Stand-Wirc.
Nickel plated Can opener
THE NEWS "Flip'' Puzzle.
Solid Silver Stick PIN.
Solid Silver Hat Pin.
Hat Rack--6 hooks, which fold in
Towel Roler-Solid white wood back, hard wood
roller.
Bread Toaster-qx6<, wire.
Wire Tea Strainer-Bangs from spout
Wire Handled Pot Cleaner.
Wire Broom Hoder-For whisk brooma
Rapid Nutmeg Crater.
Boxwood Rule-i II. and II.
School sponge
Dewdrop lnkstand-Glass.
Lead Pencils-Rubber tip, sharpened doz.
slate pencils-Pointed, in wood doz.
Soap shaker--To put In hot water, and saves all
the small pieces.
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Hair Brnsh--All bristles; white or black.
Sterling silver Hair Pins-Large size.
Souvenir Spoon-Stering; bowl gold plated.
Boys Knife-Ebony handle; blades.
Scissors-6 in. Rodgers.
.ackknife-2 blades, Rodgers.
sugar Tongs-Silver plated on white metal.
Razor-Back handle; hollow ground; Rogers
Napkins-Turkey red; doz.
Gas Lighter-Nickel plated 80 In long.
Revolving Graters-For Cocoanvt, horseradfshS
bread. crackers, cheese, etc.
Frying Pan-Best agateware; el In.
Marion Harlsnd Coffee Pot-i qt size; hne
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Z dies Knife--Pearl han die; 2blades.
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stamping outnt-s double linen sheets OF pat
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Backgammon BOsrd-complets with men and
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seids' Water Fiter--Fits any faucet,
Checker Board and Checkers.
Cold Crcnm-in porcelain box.
Munln OF Corncakc Pan-l2 cupsi reunned
Metal Back Hand Mirror.
symphony Harmonica.
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DO not wear impermeable and tight fitting
hats that construct the blood-vcssels Of the
scalp. Use Halls Hair Remover occasionally
snd ~ " III net he bald,
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Towel Arms (s)--Nickel tips, oak.
Bristle Shoe Brush and Dauber-Good article.
Scrubbing Brush-An bristle.
Harmonized Mclodies--400 popular songs.
Pair of scissors-6 in; good German make.
Sliced Animals s-an instructive game.
Purse For coin; q good one.
Silver Plated Napkin Ring Engraved
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
The rate OF sulc d In Francs.

Interesting statistics have been compiled
telling of the rate OF suicide in France. Deal
ing with the figures for the year 1890, 1t is re-
ported that no fewer than G,576 males and
1884 females committed suicide, making a
total OF $40. The report goes back thirty
years and shows an increasing prevalence of
suicide In that country. Thus from 1861 to
1855 the number was 4,66i, or 12 per 1O0, 600
Inhabitants; from lS6G-T0, 4,S0o cases were
reported, proportion of l3 to the 100, 900; ;
from lS7l-T5 there were 1870 cases, or a pro-
portion OF fifteen; from lS7G-S0 the number
was $3.50, or II in proportion to the 100000
From 1sSl-S5 there were 1889 cases, n pro-
portion OF 10; and from 1SS6-90, 1925 cases
occurred or proportion of 81 to the 1000
1t is asserted that nn increase In the rate OF
self-destruction Is the inevitable result of the
high pitch Of modern civilization, with It's
attendant excitement, worry, and with the
the increased struggle for existence there Is
held to be a greater hopelcssncss Of life to the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
whc,, Arc tho Great Men.

There are not great number of re-
ally great men as the term is under
stood now taking part in the worlds
affairs. Let any one sit down and at
tempt to write the names Of 100, or
even twenty, really great men who are
alive, and they will see how difficult it
is. When the question who is the
greatest living MANI" was brought up
at an evening party last week the pre-
yailing answer was Gladstone, while
some said Bismarck. When the ques-
ton is changed and put in the form Of
"Who is the greatest living Ameri-
can?" or the greatest man in the
United States, it becomes even moro
difficult, barring of course one pre-em-
incnt name. Edison looms up in the
elements that belongs to greatness,
but it is apparent that during the last
twenty-five years the generals, the
statesmen, the scholars and poets, the
scientists and rcformers, and even men
of fortune, like Vanderbilt, Astor, and
Gould, who have attained distinction,
have been disappearing from the
scene. The New York San in re-
cent issue contends that there are as
many great men in the world as ever.
Doubtless there are men who might
prove great if the opportunity offered,
but who are the living men who h ave
achieved greatness? Will somebody
name them?-IhHddelphia Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing md truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effcctually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
net with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accent any substitute if offered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
wu,b,u q the SIN oko.

They have just been trying in Brmlng-
ham, England, an exceedingly smoky but not
foggy city, an invention for washing the
smoke and making 1t clean before turning II
into the air. The idea is not n new one, but
In this application of 1t there are come novel
features. As the smoke proceeds from the
furnace to the chimney shaft 1t is drawn away
near the point Of connection with the stack
by means of powerful fan revolving at a
great speed. 1t is then forced through a
cylinder making $50 revolutions minute
Into a tank filed with water. The water -
agitatcd by perforated bcaters, and this proc
css has the effect of washing tho smoke, which
is then allowed to escape perfectly purified
Into the atmosphere direct, or is conducted
back TO the chimney. Tho carbon is preclpi-
tatcd to the bottom of the tank. and Is brought
out in thick, bubbing black froth, forming
n deposit, the worth of which is put Mt about
$50 u ton, along with other by-preducts OF an
extremely valuable character. This device
may be applied to factory furnaces, locomo.
tives, steamboat engines, and, In fact, to all
large furnaces. A company has been formed
to work It, and there Is n loud call for Its trial
in London.-Bnfalo Commercial.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
No U,e for Umbrella

There arc two men in Co. who
never carry an umbrella. I..se are
Congressman Kilgore of Texas and
SENATOR Corkrell of Missouri. Last
year there were three anti-umbrella
statesmen, for Tillman Of South Caro-
lima was here to swell the ranks. No
matter what the weather, whether it
be snow or rain that is descending
from the clouds, these men do not
take enough account of the storm to
carry an umbrella. 1t is not SO won
dcrful that Kilgore does not possess
one of those articles of personal ap-
parel, for he wears a sombrcro of the
wild Texas variety that is so wide that
any artificial covering is entirely un-
necessary. But Cockrcll wears mar
row hat and walks through the pour
ing rain totally oblivious of all the
clements. Senator Vest some years
ago presented Cockrcll with an UNI
brella as Christmas remembrance.
but that umbrella has never yet been
opened. = Washington Letter.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
BOOKS AND ANCIENT PRINTS

The Bible has an annual circulation
of 10000. 900 copies.
In the British museum, according to
the catalogue just issued, there are
2,7oo complete Bibles in all langua-
ges.
A copy of the Latin Vulgate, claimed
to be printed in 1850, has come into
the po session of james Watson of
Hartford, Conn.
Antiquarians. generally consider
the Mentz psalter, printed on vellum
in 1857 by Peter Schoef II, to be the
first book with a printed date.
A copy of the original edition of
Izaalz Walton's "Angler,' printed IN
1868. was recently sold for nearly
81 500 by a Cleveland book firm.
Some very ancient books are to be
found in the sacred relics of Ceylon.
They are formed of palm leaves writ
ten upon with q metal pen and are
bound merely by silken string.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
Electricity for yvn:on,.

A scheme is broached In Germany OF en-
ploying electricity TO move heavy trucks and
drays. This is merely a development OF the
electric carriage iden, which has been sue
cessful In that country for several years A
small storage battery is placed in m ordinary
phacton, T-cart or brougham, the power is
carried to the wheels, and the speed regulate
cd by the driver. Such carriage has been
seen good deal about New York for the last
few months The schemc is entirely feasible
and practicable, and experiments have been
made toward adopting the system to heavy
trucks. The government is interested In the
experiment, and health boards arc cnthusl-
astic over the subject, their claim being that
If electricity can be substituted for horses the
cleanliness and health of great cities will be
intellectually improved. Horses will always
be used in driving for pleasure, but the gen
cral scheme of employing electricity for
trucks and drays, provided the speed is lin
tied, opens up q wonderful held.-NeU York
SMn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01

SUMMER SNOW for Uyears, the
one hardy peach; comes true from
Seed-seetiling peaches are hardi.
est. Stands O to 10 deg. more cold
thin others; S6-yr.-Ol1 trees stitt
bcttr-BEAR WHEN OTHERS FAIL.
l.. interested In Trees, Fruits,
Roses. Ornamentals, tDTtte for Or.
chaPd 8ook, ,Gulde, ,pr!ees-win save
you money, and MORE: mistakes.
APointer-Wheat soc. bu. apples
e.; 3oc. apples QUINCY e WI, wheat; H..
trees are carefully propagated re
gardless Of cost by the one known
method that gives fruitful, long:
lived trees, They "liye longer and
hear better, Sec. Morton. They
GROW one customer planted
16, 800 Without Losing q Tree. You
can't get better at any price, nor
equally good for less money; ours
are the LOWEST PRICED Nurseries
in u, 8, for good stock-sent world
wide during 69 YEARS.
Read the thousands Of letters
from customers who order year af-
ter year. Men do not as q rule send
the second, the third, and even the
10th order. n not fairly dealt with.
YOUR oROER-we want I. .whetii-
er for one tree or one million. be-
cause we have the stock to fill 1t
1000 acres Nurseries. Tested, and
hardy, ist Choice sorts = 5000
acres Orchards In 81 States. We
ship everywhere, ship all Winter
FREE FREIGHT. STARK BROS NJ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
JUST FOR FUN.

''No," she exclaimed with emotion,
~ can never forgive you, but-but-I
will try to forget you"
"You have faith that your husband
will become a great artist?" Wife-I
can't tell yet, you see; he's only been
dead ten years
1.-The offices should be run on bust
ness principles" said the reformer.
''Mv idea, too" replied the spokesman.
"The oftener the stock is turned over
the bigger the profits"
Tenant, hes tatingly - I've been
reading very good article in my
paper headed Rents Must Come
Down. Landlord, confidently = All
right; You just come down with the
rent.
Now, confess, McBride; do you
hold your wife on your lap as much
now as when you were first married."
asked Barlow "Wcll, Barlow" re-
piled Mcbride, "to tell the truth,
believe she sits on me rather more
now than then"
"William," said the statesman's
wife, :why do You spend SO much time
being interviewed by the news
papers?" "Because I've got common
sense" he replied. ''In these days no
business pays without adv rtisin'; not
even office holdin."
Little Johnny was in tribulation
that morning. Prohibitions, great
and small, met him at every turn. 1t
was mo" to this and no" to that,
till at last he began to cry angrily cx-
claiming between his sobs; II wish
no was a swear word, mamma, SOS
you couldn't say it"'
Examining Medical Professor-Now,
sir. tell me how you would treat a
ease of typhoid fever Student-Well,
sir. should tirst-I should first-1-
T. VI. p, impatiently- go on.
Student. seized with IL brilliant idea
| should first call you in for consulta-
ton! Passes with honors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-02-01
Buses nootors Combine.

The physicians of Brussels have re-
Gently banded themselves into union
pledged to resist any attempt to
cheaper their scale of remuneration,
and have bound themselves not to ac-
cept any fee below certain fixed sum.
They have been led to take this course
by circular addressed to them by
several industrial unions, informing
them that physicians who would give
IN edical attendance at the rate of 30
cents visit would be exclusively
called in by sick members Of the
trades unions.