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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
PLUM BlNG INSPECTION.

The work done by Inspector of Plumb
ing Bsmis during the month OF July was
as follows: Number OF inspections, 1873;
Of nnsl inspections, 1876; of inspections
whore work was found to be
defective, IS; total, 4S6. Other
examinAtions, 2; plans filed and
approved, l73; New houses plumbed, SO;
rece~nssructions, 1o4; sewer connections,
14e; cess pool connections, "a; valuation
of work Of plans allied, So, 656.25; mount
of fines, S1.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
vANDALS' WORK.
The Grave of Andrew Jackson Violated
Last Night.
BIZ The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 2.-Informs-
ton was received today from the RsrmS
tage where General Andrew Jaekss&'S ~
mains are buried, that his grave was d.s
turbed last night by some nnsssws pSs-
son or persons. A hole is inches In depth
and three feet in length was aug at the
head of the grave, before the parties were
frightened away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
SHIP OVERDUE.
INV the Associatod Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The British
ship Shandon is long overdue from CAL
cutta, and the English underwriters arc
exhibiting signs Of alarm for her
safety. She is now 142 days
from Calcutta, but she did not leave San
gor until March IS, which reduces her
time to 1876 days. Since she left sanger,
she has not been spoken. An average
passage from Calcutta is 1872 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
CHINA DEFEATS JAPAN ON LAND,


LONDON, Aug. IA cable to the Times
from Shanghai says that reports have
been received there from foreign OFF,
cials at Seoul, the capital of Corea,
that the Chinese under General
Yes, on Sunday last, defeated the Japanese
forces near Asian. IL Is added that the
japanese withdrew to Seoul.
Twenty thousand Manchurian Chinese
troops ave crossed the Corean frontieE
and are marching upon Seoul.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
1T WASN'T BOOZE.


M~oRRIsvILLE, VT. Aus. 2-Police Of
fioers searched the Union hotel here and
seized a large barrel. It was carefully
guarded all night. aud yesterday the oask
was found to contain spring water. 1t
was the 6rst seizure By the new police,
and was a pgt-up jeh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
A DELIGHTFUL TRIP.

That floating delight, the Awashonks,
is going on an excursion around Pru-
dence this evening, leaving the city at
7:l5 O'Clock aud taking in views Of New
port, Bristol, Conanicut and all the other
places worth seeing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
u A MUST BE DONE
At Ockel's Clock, Watch and Jewelrs
store, 100 Westminster Street.

He must move every article unless previous
ly sold. Prices are made 80 low hat p%urchas-
ers will assist. See the prices az which beauti-
full silverwarc 10 being offered. French and
American clocks at half price, and warrant
ed. Watches. Music Boxes and Jewelry At
unheard of prices. Remomber you have the
benefit of the liberal adjustment Of the In
atranCe-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
Clarke's Fried CLANS
% Dorrance street.
OBLIGED TO DECLINE.
BIZ The Associate Pres.

LONDON, Aug. 2-Mr. Gladstoue's let
tar deoliping the invitation to visit the
United States gives as his reasons his sd-
vanoing years and the recent operation
performed upon one of his eyes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
A CITY IN ASHES.
By The Associated Press.

LAHORE, N. D., Aug. 2.-This city Is in
ashes. A great fire broke out in Front
street at an early hour this morning, and
famed by Q strong wind, laid waste the
entire business center of the town.
Four blocks Of stores burned, including
the county court house and the records.
The Leland Hotel and a drug store are
the only buildings left standing.
The loss Is $500 900, only partially in
aured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
ARRESTED FOR Theft.
BIZ The Associated Press,

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-Beniamin F. Tufts,
head mail clerk on the Chicago-Iowa City
run on the Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific
Railroad, has been arrested, charged with
stealing money from the mails. The ac-
oused is q brother Of ex-Congressman
Tufts of Iowa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
KAFFIRS GOT THE WORST OF 1T.


PRETORIA, Aug. 2-Chief Malaboch.
who mas been giving so much trouble to
the authorities Of the South African re-
public, has s%urrendered. Many Of the
Kafhrs were killed and injured In the
various attempts which they made to
escape from the Eoers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
CHINESE FLEET SAILS.


BIZ the Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 2.-It Is officially
announced here that the Chinese northern
feet consisting OF 13 vessels has left Che
foo for Corea. Ii Is added that a battle
between the Chinese and Japanese may
be very shortly expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
MURDERED BY A LUkATlC.
BIZ The Associated Pres.

BD TIC ASSOctcIod FTtS.
MUscATINE, Ia, Aug. County Attor-
ney Jarvis, of Wapelto Louisa County,
was murdered yesterday by a lunatic
named Stephen Courtney while walking
along one of the principal streets OF the
city. The murderer used a knife, stab
bling his victim In the back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02

The report Of the city solicitor upon q
resolution relative TO granting licenses to
drivers of hackney carriages upon condi-
ton that they DO not enter tho Union
Passenger station to solicit passengers or
freight will be presented TO the Board Of
Aldermen this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
The Rhode Island state Fair

has issued its Premium Lists and some are
being distributed. send your name and ad-
dress for one by mail. They are crowded
with Information.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
Welded A %SOUBRETTE.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2-Joseph Hart, the
comedian. and member Of tine theatrical
firm OF Hsllen & Hart. was married yes
terdsy 10 Miss Caroline DeMar, the lead
Ing soubrstte Of the Hsllen * Hart esm-
psny.
NsWk-Ths NaWsxIhs NeWsvTbeN Mana
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
BIG JEWELRY ROBBERY.
Bu The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 2.-The house of Princess
Soltykoff at Slough, was enteret by bur-
glars last night and robbed of jewels OF
the value Of $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
e DROWNED.


DoLaEELLy, Wales, Aug. "A pleasure
boat laden with excursionists from Bar
mouth, capsized on the Mauddsch river
last evening. Ten of the passengers were
drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
UNDER our FLAG.
China Asks Us to Protect Her
Citizens in Japan.

YOKOHAMA, Aug. 2.-The Chinese resi-
dents In Japan are being placed undo
protection OF the u. q. Legation. The
Chinese Minister at Toxic has demanded
his passports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
LOST 1000 MEN,.
By The Associated Press.

Bv The Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Aug. Am official telegram
received here from Tien Tsin says that
In the battles on July n and rs at
Yasha, the japanese were repulsed with
q loss Of 1000 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
DIED OF CHOLERA.
BIZ The Associated Press.

ROTTERDAM, Aug. 2.-The post norton
examination Of the body Of the child who
died aboard q foreign vessel at this port
on July ~, has disclosed the fact that the
death was due to cholera.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
CHINESE FLEET WAITING.
By The Associated Press.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 2.-The steamer WI
Chang, which has arrived here, reports
that the Chinese feet was at anchor at
Weihaiwei on the evening OF July 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
The State Fair Premiums

are very liberal this year. Send for Premium
LAST just Issued; 2c0 various awards,20 depart
ments and Illustrations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
Special Weather Bulletin.

Bosror, Aus. 2. sa m.--Locai forecast for New
England for IS hours; showers tonight and Fri.
day morning warmer. followed ny cooler Friday
night; cast. shilling 10 westerly winds.
Note-A storm Of moderate energy i~sccntral over
Che Inkcs. causing Goodness and showers In many
eastern sections. Cooler In the west; warmer In
the east
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02
The Lucky Numbers for August

48-3S, 934. Music o
A1-1529, Diamond Stud.
4S-0A9, Diamond Ring.
A9-55A4, French Clock.
5~O-3S,334, Piano Lamp.
51-123. Coffee set.
52-3S45, Gold Watch.
b3-37 .85e, Diamond Sleeve Buttons.
54-3S, SAC, Banquet Lamp.
55-3S. asa, Opera Glasses.
B6-3S ,662, Silver Cake Basket.
5.-e1, 1871, American Clock.
5S-26,59S, Toilet Set.
1910, 7O1, Gold Head Cane.
CO.'S, 900, Pair Figures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02

The News-The News-Ths Nsws-Ths
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27
A MIRACLE IN TEXAS.
Investigated by the Texas Chris
tlen Advocate and Vouched
for by DR.. G. H. STAINS
bury.
(From the Texas Christian AdvoCa.e)
bury.

(From the Texas Christian Advocsse.)
Our representative has made a careful In
vestigation of the H. z. Spaulding case at
Longview, which is here published for the
first time, and which will be read with great
interest by medical men everywhere. In
reply to the Christian Advocates questions
MIR. Spaulding said: About eight years ago
while running a locomotive l contracted
sciatic rheumatism in my left side from
my. hip down. 1t came on slow but sure
and in few months I lost control en-
tirely of that member, it was just the same
as if it was paralyzed, was totally unable
to move out of my room for a year and a
half, six months OF which time l was bed
ridden. tried every remedy suggested,
and had regular physicians in constant at
tendance on me. was bundled up and sent
to Hot Springs where 1 spent three months
under the treatment of the most eminent
specialists, all of which did me no good,
and l came back from the springs in q worse
condition than when I went. came
home and laid fiat on my back and
suffered the most excruciaGing agonieSs
screaming in pain every time any
body walked across the room, the only ease
obtained being from the constant use or
opiates. After three months of this kind
of agony, during which time my entire left
leg persisted away to the very bone, my at
tention was called to a new remedy called
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, by
Mr.. Allison who Is now train dispatcher at
Texarkana, and who was relieved of loco
motor ataxia Of twenty years duration AT
his urgent and repeated solicitation I con-
scented to give them a trial. after taking q
few doses began to improve. L continued
taking the pills and kept right on improving
until was finally cured. My leg is just the
same size now as the other one, and 1 am
sure that Pink Pills not only cured me but
saved life.
The reporter next visited DIR. @. II. STAINS
| bury, a graduate of one of the medica.
schools of Kentucky, and man who en-
| joys the confidence of everybody in Long
view. He said: Il KIN ow that MIR. Spaulding
| had terribly severe attack of sciatic rheu-
matism of which tried to cure him; used
everything known to my profession in vain
and finally recomm ended him to go to Hot
! Springs. He came back from the springs
worse than when he went and thought it
was only matter of time until his heart
would be affected ard he would die. also
| know that his cure is the Greet result OF
the use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills"
''That is rather an unusual statement foI
| regular physician to make, doctor"
81 know it is, but fact is a fact, and
there are hundreds of people right here II
| Longview who know what say IS the
truth. 1 also know Mr.. Allison and know
that he was relieved Of a genuine and severe
case of locomotor ataXia OF twenty year,
| Stan0inGn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27
IN AN ARAS TENT.
a Dinner That Was Something OF Gas
tronomic Revelation.

a Dinner That Was Something OF Gas
tronomic Revelation.
We sat in circle. The chief did the
honors by Offering US dish after dish
of highly spiced meat, each dish tast-
ing much like the last one. save that
the sauce contained more or less sand
according as the wind happened to
strike it while coming from the kitchen
tent to ours. We ate little of eack
out of compliment to our host, but I
for one would have given it all cheer
fully in exchange for a glass of fresh
milk and a piece of clean bread.
No mere servant or retainer was
permitted to come near us-nO one but
the chief himself. The kitchen me-
mails brought the dish to the door
of the tent; the lowest. retainer
then took it and handed it to the next
in rank, until it finally passed Ell Hadj
Mohammed, who alone then placed it
before us. He himself ate nothing, ex-
planning that it was period of fasting
for the faithful, when between sun and
sun no food could pass their lips, not
even Whit of tobacco.
Finally came the great event OF the
feast, the solemn act, like bringing in
the plum pudding at Christmas The
flaps of the tent door were parted wide.
FL Hadj waved his hand, and in
stallzed two noble sons of the desert,
bearing between them the kid
that had been roasted whole in
our honor. Hoofs and skull were there
He looked horribly naked with the
skin off and his sides shiny with drip
ping. He was spitted from end to end
on pole the size of q canoe mast, and
elected universal admiration, particu-
larly from the fasting faithful. We
seized our jack-knives, and peeled of
shingles of meat so succu1ent that we
soon forgot all about what we had al
ready consumed. 1t was a Homeric
feast, with Homer waiting upon US.
Since then Remington and have made
gastronomic discoveries in the houses
of Paris. and tasted things which made
US feel that our heaven was not good
enough for a French cook; still, even
there we found ourselves praising a
dish in this wise:
Its splendid, but, ali, that Sahara
kidr'
FL Hadj gave us delicious coffee,
done after the manner of the east, and
served not in China, but in silver cups
of exquisite workmanship. He kindly
allowed us to smoke, although before
doing so he and all the faithful care
fully protected themselves from the
forbidden fragrance by drawing their
burnOoses across their mouths and nos
trils.-Poultney Bigelow, in Rarper's
Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

One by one ne counted the bills into
her hand-just three hundred dollars,
and put on his hat to go.
why. sir-but you see-you don't
mean all this for me?''
Get medicine, a doctor, coal. pro-
visions-save Toms lifei' he said. as
he went out.
She sat down in a chair, dazed and
wonde ring if she had not passed from
earth to Heaven. and as he clattered
downstairs and out into the cold and
the night he muttered:
"Old man. you've made a beginning,
and now see if you can't keep it up
Detroit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

1ongez you are going to continue this
sort of business. You've had six or
seven years of it, and it seems to me
that you ought to be through. When
young man gets to that point where
he realizes that he is an ass he's ready
for change Suppose we swear off?
Suppose we surprise the old folks by
dropping this high-roller business and
living a halfway decent life. Cham
payne, cards, songs, cigars, and all
that last night till you were drunk as
an old bum. That reminds me- Seems
to me I had streak of luck. Let's
seer
He had money in every pocket
twos, fves and tens. The bills were
crumpled and rolled, but he smoothed
them out on his knee and counted
them over and said:
"a fool for luck! Here's an even
three hundred dollars, and I must
have had luck, just about enough to
pay for a wine supper, and just about
a hundredth part of what I've lost at
cards. Well, what are you going to
do about the other misunderstanding
off? Strikes you as about the correct
thing, does it? All right. Hold up
your right hand and repeat after me.
'"I, James Forbush, being in my right mind
for the first time in several years, and fully
realizing that am the biggest idiot in North
America, do hereby affirm and declare that
am no longer a high-roller on wheels. In
other words, pledge myself to eschew cards,
drink and other rapid transit matters from
and after this first day of January, 189-. and if
I break my word may I be deSpised by men
and kicked by animals.
Chats all right. old man-all right
May come hard. but~you,n wabble
| through. Now, as to the money. You
don't need it. It was won at cards,
and there's wine stains on every bill
In being high-roller you've forgotten
all about charity. You've been ready
to flip dollar to the darby who held
your overcoat, but never a nickel to
the beggar on the street. Let's take a
| walk
We'll, what's the matter with you?''
Don't arrest me, sir, I'll move ION!
ARREST nothing! What's in the
bundle?"
TOMS suit, sir
| 'tAnd who's Tom?"
''My boy, sir. and he's sick with
pneumonia and I'm trying to sell his
J clothes to get medicine"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

and one looking at him might have
taken him for an old man.
made fool of yourself again last
night, didn't you?" he growled, talking
to himself as he lay looking around.
"Old man, do you know that I'm about
ready to cut your acquaintance? A
young man of decent family-plenty
of money-good prospects, and yet
how ara you using yourselfF Cham
payne, cards. dissipation. Going right
to the dogs on the gallop. At twenty
five you feel like a man of fifty.
Health. prospects and the whole outfit
going to the devil, and what are you
getting in exchange? You are the son
of your father and a enigh-roller-that
is all. When you come to figure it
down you are a champion fool-noth-
ing less"
He lazily turned over, sat up on the
side of the bed, and continued:
Head as big as house and
your stomach full of vitrioL Nice
chap you are. A decent mule ought
to be ashamed to kick you. No
sand-no energy = hardly strength
enough to get into your clothes and
wash up. You and 1 are going to have
talk after bit. Had no idea where
the boys tucked me away this morn
ing, but l guess this is a hotel, and I'll
order up bite to eat
Half an hour later the high-roller
sat down to his cigar, and, as he
smoked, ho said:
What I want to know is how much
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

Come off 1 never heard of such a
thingi
Here's the prescription, sir, and
will you come with me and see for
yourself?''
She led the way and he followed.
When he saw the pinching poverty and
heard her story-when he stood by the
bed and saw how sick poor Tom was,
he smiled grimly and said:
''Then there are high-rollers and
1ow-rollers. Never knew that before
Never had an idea that people really
suffered from poverty. So this is pow
erty, eh?-no money--nO hopes-boy
sick-rent due-coal out-and you are
trying to sell the boys clothes for
medicine!''
At that moment Tom ceased his
! moaning and opened his eyes and saw
the strange man in the room.
81 thought it was a dream, mother
What. Tom?'
sAbout the Lord. I was walking
! the streets and looking all over for
time. Now we'll have the medicine
and good fire and something to eat!
You said there was Lord, butt
l.
what does he rnean?'' asked the
| high-roller.
''Why, sir, told him thatthe Lord
might raise up friend for US He was
so i'll and we were SO poor that he
/ doubted if the Lord watched over the
| moor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

eI1-the poor as well as the rich. We
are all in His keeping. Don't doubt
His goodness It's hard work to be
sick and freezing and hungering. but
If it's our burden to bear we must do
it. You must have medicine, Tom I'm
going out to see if I can pawn my
shawl"
And then you can't go out to look
for work.
''But it may save you"
She went out and walked about for
an hour, but pawn brokers and second
hand clothing dealers were taking a
holiday with the rest of the world.
She finally entered a drug store. and
asked of the urbane proprietor, who
came forward rubbing his hands, to
take the shawl and fill the prescrip-
ton.
very sorry, you know. but we
couldn't do it, he replied. Medicines
are cash. and the shawl is old and thin
and not worth anything"
''But my Tom is threatened with
pneumonia, sir"
Yes. Just the sort of weather for
pneumonia, and most of the cases seem
to prove fatal"
s9And must he die for the want OF
this medicine?"
"Good day, ma'am-good day. no.
tice the thermometer is down to zero,
and I shouldn't wonder if it would SO
lower before night"
She had assured Tom that there was
only one God, and that He watched
over the poor as we'll as the rich, but
as she wendell her way homewards she
had to combat her doubts. His fever
was worse, and he was out of his
mind, and all day long he moaned and
tossed about, and she could do no more
than hold cup of water to his lips
now and then. When night began to
fall she made a bundle of Toms
clothes. They were old, but of more
value than her shawl. If he died she
would not redeem them; if he got well
well, she had said that the Lord
sometimes raised up a friend for the
poor and distressed.
"Humph! Four o'clock p. m, and
New Years day and you not out of bed
yet?"
It was young man of twenty-five,
who had gone to bed at o'clock that
morning. His face was pinched and
pale, his eyes hollow and bloodshot
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-12-27

81 door of a fourth floor room
and looked into the face
of woman whose cheeks had grown
white as she heard his step on the
landing.
''l'm sorry. sir, but"
"Same old story, is ftp"
''Ive had to tell you for the last two
months--that was out of work and
couldn't pay my rent That was bad
enough, hut now my Tom is out of
work, too. He's there on the bed. sir,
and the doctor says it's touch of
pneumonia"
You owe two months back rent"
he said, as he inspected the poor, old
furniture and wondered if it would
pay to attach it.
Yes, sir, but if you'll only have a
little patience We'll pay you"
Patience won't pay taxes nor make
repairs. I'll give you the day to pack
your traps"
But where will gO?"
BEAT some other landlord out of
two months rent"
81 haven't a shilling in the house
and there lies my sick boy! Give me a
week, anyhow. It will be the death of
Tom to be carried out. les too cold in
the room here, but I've only a little
coal and have to use it more carefully
than you do gold.'
''You can talk to the constables
when they come; I'm sick and tired of
hearing these yarns"
Before the week is out l may find
work. If Tom was we'll wouldn't say
u word, but don't set us out with him
so badly off that the doctor"
''Talk to the consta b1es!" shouted
the man as he turned to go.
But, sir, if you would only let us
stay another week I'm sure you
wouldn't lose by it. There's such a
thing as the Lord raising up friend
for the widow and the fatherless just
as they are ready to give up"
Cant stop-talk to the consta BILE
two months back rent or out you CO."
That was the way the year opened
for Widow Flint and her boy Tom.
It was hard times all around. Plenty
of energetic, sl1illful mechanics We're
out of work and behind in their rent,
and dealers and manufacturers who
generally had plenty of work to give
out were holding back to watch the
business outlook. Tom might have
kept his place at three dollars per
week in the box factory, but the want
O1 proper 1OOQ anu C1CUulnS n1O ID OO
him susceptible to exposure and
brought him low. There wasn't money
enough in the house to get the doc
tors prescription filed at drug store.
and it was we'll that the boys fever
blunted his appetite, as loaf of bread
was the only palatable thing in the
house. Neighbors! Yes, plenty OF
them. There were forty families
under that roof, but most of them had
little else .but bread. When poverty
begins to hunger their poverty is self
ish.
1t makes people selfish to herd them
together. The sight of each others
restitution blunts all sentiment.
''But-He's like the mayor. amt he
never noticiu. anybody but well-of
folks"
''Tom, the Lord looks down upon US