davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

some Facts and Fancies About tine Alleged
Bird Of III Omen.

Some Facts and Fancies About the Alleged
Bird of III Omen.
The raven has ever been reckoned ~ q
bird of Ill omen, being said 20 forebode
death and carry ~contagion. The former
idea Is believed to have arisen from b
fsct that they follow armies, expecting to
find bodies uponv which 20 feed. The latter
notion Is n Mere offshoot of the former, 10
being the rule that pestilencc follows war
and Stays as relentlossly as the sword. In
Marlowc's poem entitled THE Jew OF
Malta, " i find the following o line al
fusion to the iii boding'' raven:
Like the sad presaging raven that holds
The sick mans passport in her hollow beak
And In the shadow OF the silent night
Doth shake contagion from her sable wing.
J~ovianus Pentanus tells the story Of o
great battle between ravens ant kites
which was fought In the forest near Q
ventura the day before the bloody engage
ment between human combatants took
place on the same ground. Tho skirmish
between the birds, t" he says, '~'prognosti-
Gated the battle and was held as being
prophetic" Nicetas speaks of a battle be-
tween crows and ravens as presaging the
interruption of the Scythian invasion OF
Thrace. He also tells US that his friend, a
Mr.. Draper, in middle age and good
health, was warned Of his speedy death by
two ravens flying into his chamber win
dow. The classical account says that Cic-
gro was forcwarned of approaching death
Shy the fiuttering of ravens"
Macauley goes further, declaring on the
evidence Of an old legend that ravens en-
tered the great orators room n pulled
the covers off his bed on the very day OF
his murder. The"Athenian Oracle" (pago
t76 of the supplement volume) declares
that when ravens forsake the woods we
may look for famine and pestilence, be-
cause ravens bear the character Of Sat
urn, the author of the above named calam-
tiles, and have q very early perception OF
the bad disposition Of that planet" In
Macauley's History of St. Kilda," page
ia, there Is IN allusion To the wonderful
foresight Of ravens. He says: "Of all In
spired birds, ravens were accounted tho
most prophetical. According to the Ian
"A Of that district (St. Kilda), to have
the foresight of q raven Is to this day q
proverbial expression. st. Louis Re
public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26


Carriage Ride.
On tho promise Of seeing something
new, IL not startling, i accompanied an
acquaintance To met an incoming steamer
from Europe. My acquaintance had In
formed me that his cousin was bringing
over goods of very great value, and ex-
pected that considerable trouble would DO
consumed in examining n appraisine
the articles. The cousin was an at
t~ractive young lady and looked rosy ana
healthy as she trippcd down the long
plank. She had had a delightful voyage,
etc, and had been good enough 10 bring
only two trunks. These We're found, an
inspector made a hasty examination OF the
contents, saw that they were only ordinary
wearing apparel, chalkcd the backs, and
we started off. We went up town and
made for O good restaurant. The interest
ing small talk Of travellers filled In the
time until we three were seated at a table
and the order given for luncheon. The
lady sat next TO the wall.
IT suppose everything Is all right,
juliet" asked my friend
Eyes, indeed, a" she replied, smiling tri-
umphantly.
II promised to show this gentleman
something" no said. There's no danger
that anybody will catch on, so II you've
no objection"-
He paused. She blushed furiously and
replied, ''Well, I don't know that care,
but it's unusual"
Then she reache,t1 . - toward the floor
on the side next the wall, and of course
I don't know exactly what she did, but
when her hand appeared again it was
closed over something. She held 1t toward
me, saying, open both hands, and be
careful" / did as she told me, and she
laid upon my palms a garter that fairly
blazed with diamonds. l took N look
and whispered, ''SmuggledS" She nod
ded vigorously, while her companion
smiled approval, and remarked: II shall
keep that interesting piece of ribbon. 1t
saves me several thousand dollars in du-
ties"
There's another like 1t, +" said the fair
cousin. But 1 guess i won't take that
or" The other, of course, was on the
side not mex to the wall. "Yor have to
get q cab now for your curiosity, " she add
ed, ''for that article was worn for use as
well as profit, and If / walk-well, it
might come down, and that wouldn't DO
pleasant"
And after luncheon the happy smugglers
went away in q cab.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
PROSPECTS IMPROVED
q Peaceful Settlement OF
Troubles In the East.
Chinese Troops Reach Corea-Their
Landing Not Opposed by the Jap

BnAEcHAT, July 2e.-It II reported here
that the $4,000 Chincce troops which left
Tsku on July 20. for Corsa. conveyed by
eight gunbeats. have landed In Corea.
The g~unboats escorting the transports
having these troops ON board had instruc-
tIons to fire upon thS japanese IL the
latter obstructed the landing of this
army. The other troops which left Foo
Chow for the Loo-Choo islands are also
said 70 have safely reached their destina-
eion-
It. IL stated that II the report OF the
landing Of the Chinese troops. ~unopposed,
h correct. the prospects of a peaceful set
tlemsnt Of the disputes betwsen China
and japan are improved. as the Chinese
dest Of transports and gunbosts could
scarcely have escaped the vigilance OF the
Japanese war vessels II the latter had
been preparing to oppose the landing OF
the Chinese forces. This is said to show
that Japan IL now amensble to the coun-
sells Of the treaty powers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

sPKNaTIELD, Ills, July 26.-Ths Re-
publican state convention decided that
Senator Cullon should DO the logical can
didsts for reelection, should the new leg
islature be Republican On joint ballot.
The following nominations were madei
For treasurer Of state. Henry Wolf; for
superintendent Of public instruction, 8.
N. Inglis; for trustees Of the State upivsr>
sity. Mrs. J. m. Flower. s. A Billiard and
Alexander Mclean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

NATIcK. Mass, July a6-A severe storm.
With thunder and lightning. visited his
town last evening. The barn of Dexter
M Willis. poultryman at Little South,
two miles from The center. was struck and
destroyed. George Cobb. the hired man,
was struck and instantly killed Willis
had Just left the barn and escaped . SINH
e. (.to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

KANSAS CRY. July ad-Hsnry O. Ward
has been appointed receiver OF all the
property Of John J. Msstin Il Co.. In Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Colorado. worth $780,
0o0. The debts Of the firm aggregate
5000 600. The petition for the appoint
ment was fled by the widow Of John J.
Mastin. She makes charges Of gross mis-
management against Thomas II. Massin.
brother Of the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
Tire. strong Candidates.

MILWAUKEE,, July 26.-The Republican
state convention was unable to select =
candidate for governor yesterday, the
force of the leading candidates-Upham,
Schoaeld and HauRsn-making a hard
struggle to win over the struggling vote
and break into each other ranks. The
convention took five ballots last evening
and then adjourned until today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
Loaf One Of uis Eyes.

MDpLETowN, Conn, July 2d.-Charles
Bsngston. ~ years old, in the employ Of
Hale Bros. milkmen. at Gildsrsleeves,
was attacked by an angry COW and lost
his left eye, besides receiving q cash six
inches long under his left ear. Il 10
thought that the cows horn penetrated
- the brain and he is not expected TO live.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

MANAeUA. Nicaragua, July 2o-The
whole country Is In . ferment- Business
q at . s~tandstill. The troops and the
governments civil employees are unpaid.
il IL impossible to move troops. Presi-
dent Zslsya. after comforting with the
British minister. il said to have arranged
. settlement of the international difficult
sizes and to have secured money for the
most pressing demands of the govern
ucnt. General Cabezas telegraphs he
has plenty Of men on land. but needs aid
IN the water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

PoRr LMos. July 26-Cbief Clarence
% preparing % attack the Nicaraguans at
Bluefslds under General Cabezas. The
Mesquite Indian chief has rejected all
everturss made to him by the Nicara-
guans who are trying to persuade him to
submit to their domination. Clarence
says he and his followers are determined
20 die rather than submit. The Indians
are better armed than the Nicaraguans,
and their numbers increase daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

ST. JOSEPH. No., July 26-Fire do
stroysd 500. 900 worth Of property in this
city. 1t was started by q spark from q
locomotive and burned lumber yards, q
school building. 20 freight cars and about
q dozen small houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

PARIS, July 36-There was . wild scene
a. the chamber Of deputies during the do
bate ON the governments antianarchist
measures when M. Jaures moved an
amendment to assimilste ~ anarchists
ministsss, senators and deputies accept
iuR bHbss. Ths Jaurss amendment was
eventually rejected by . vote Of 1os to 22a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

SALEM. Mass, July 26.-James Hafey
and Paul Kelly, both % years old. are
under arrest for breaking into Stickney's
drug store. Hafey confessed, and Kelly,
who is an old offender, will be tried under
the hsbitual criminal act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
Knight. win Fight oppon.n.s.

OMAHA, July 2d-Ths general executive
board Of the Knights of Labor has COM
pletsd arrangements for csnvassing Ne
braska In the interests of the Populists.
The general secretary will prepare a list
of all congressman who have opposed the
demands of the Knights of Labor. and
extra efforts will be made to defeat them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

TAxamR, July s6-Advfcss from Fee
are to the effsos that the sultan has
caused the arrest Of another OF his
brothers, Muley Omar, and the members
of his suite. The prisoners are charged
with conspiring to deposs the sultan and
neize the throne.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

MINNEAPOLIS, July 2d.-Tommy DAN
forth was lnocked out In the seventh
round here last evening by Harry Fam
nick, the Arkansas Kid" The fight was
Ramey from start to finish. but Danforth
was handicapped by age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
Peace Reigns Once More.

WASHINGTON. July 70 The state of
affairs after the strike has so approached
normal conditions that Secretary Herbert
has given orders for the return to their
ships of the sailors who have been on
duty ut San Francisco and Oakland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

HAvERHILL. Mas, July 26-The storm
started the steepls on the Fourth Congre-
g~ational Church at Riverside from its
Foundation and moved IL several inches.
IL will have TO ~be rebuilt Trees were
blown over and other damage done. The
PAN fell In torrents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

NEW HAVEN. July 26-Frederick ID.
Ingham. a mail carrier connected with
the postofiice in this city. was bound over
to the United States district court yester-
day for trial on the charge OF robbing the
mails. Ingham's method was to open let
tiers from the street boxes and take the
money. He has been q carrier since 1854
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
III. Smashed Glass.

CHICAGO, July s6-About a dozen large
plate glass windows in the residence Of
George M. Pullman were smashed with
stones thrown by Simon Reskins, . Rus
Sian and an anarchist, yesterday. Res
kins made no resistance when seized by
Nh. Puilman's servants. He was turned
aver to the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

ErFECrUAL.-Cbarles J. Booth, Olivewoed
CAL, says: ~ have used Ayers Pills in my
family for several years, and have always
found them most effectual in the relief OF all
ments arising from a disordered stomach.
orpid liver. and constipated bowels"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

NEW YORK. July eat has leaked out
that Smith M. Weed of the Nicaragua
Canal company and John r. Bartlett,
chairman Of the stockholders' reorganiza-
ton committee. nave sailed for Liver
pool. 1t is rumored that their mission
was to sell the canal interests to an Eng
Iish svpdicafa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
Quickly Settled.

PIrrsFIxLD, Mass, July 26.-It took the
fury just seven minutes to bring In
verdict of guilty against Michael Sher-
lock for the burglary at Lenox.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

HUDSON. Mass. July 2s-Ths frst real
estate sale In the burned district is that
81 the Manson lot. the former location OF
the postofice. The price, $4,000, IL con-
sidersd reasonable. Il p Lawrence, the
purchaser. was shortly siterward offered
oSo00 for the loo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

LONDON, July 2o-Advices from from
zoe, Norway. state thatthe steamer Windl
ward, having on board Frederick Jackson
and the members OF his north polar exps-
dition. has passed that place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
-Four riremep Hurt.

MONTREAL, July 26-Labe 81 Co.'S i've
story warehouse was almost totally de-
stYoysd by are yesterday afternoon. This
loss will an cunt to SIZE. 600. Four Are
men were injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26-Members of the
sugar bribery investigation committee
still refuse information with regard to
che present lins Of testimony. They main
tain that the publication Of the evidence
at this time would be manifest injustice
20 senators whose names have been mem
tionsd In connection with speculation In
nuuar stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
WIG Murdersr H.nred.

MEMPHIs, July 20. - Henry Bennett,
colored, was hanged here yesterday for
the murder Of his wife In May, 1893.
Beuuett died game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

During the reign Of James 1 n writer
named Sylvester published a poem en-.
Titled Tobacco Battered and the Pipes
Shattered About Their Ears Who Idly Use
so Base and Barbarous q Weed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

VIENNA, July 2d.-Choisra In rapidly
spreading in Gslioia, especially In the
western district Of Cracew and In tho
eastern district near the Russian frontier.
Traffic across the frontier has boon pro
hibitsd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

NEW YORK, July 2o-The Republican
state comm .ttes met yesterday and de-
cided to hold the state convention In
Saratoas on Sept. rs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

WASHINGTON, July 26-The senate In
executive session confirmed Commodore
O. +. Stanton to be rear admiral; Captain
T.. o. Matthews TO be commodore. and
Commander O. 8. Cr~owninshield to be
captain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

She-I have got four new wrinkles
in my face since I married you
He-Too badl ! presume it comes
from worrying over milliners' bills
which / can't pay.-New York Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

FORT SMITH. Ark. July 60 - Louis
Holder was hanged here yesterday fer
killing George w. Beckford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

MCSrkEkL, July 2C-Fire destroyed the
wholesale upholstering factory Of Y. n.
Liable. Loss t50.ooa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26

PnovrpEEcy, July ed-Moy ii Sang. .
prominent Chinese lsundryman, was
married today to Sarah Wilson Of Chi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-26
EARL CARPENTER & SONS

MOI WestnLtnsssv ~. Corner Dyer.
1his 90 s~lssii<aed nouss wnoissAiss sadrs.kls
az a. ten WioeA end b. pronR aemuoa - eaa-
psn God Ne smplsymeos e oooA naa ~ tnaR
sSSrssssSs Sssajwsx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-15
TIE RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL HOME.
Charter of the Institution Accepted and
Committees Selected.

A meeting of the Board of Managers OF
the Richmond Industrial Home was held
at the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall last night the following members
being present: Hon. James Lyons, presi-
dent; Charles II. Smith, secretary. and
AIessrs. Joseph ii. Shepherd, c. NJ. Wits
Hon. r. r. Wexford, ID. 5. Morrison,
+. Is. Robinson, and Charles Winston.
on motion the charter was accepted.
The following were appointed a commit
les. on constitution and bylaws: Hon. H.
r.. Wexford, Joseph II. Shepherd. and
Charles +. Winston.
The motion was adopted that five mem
beers should constitute "A quorum
The following were appointed finance
committee: Messrs. Il. \. Catlin, William
III. Cullingworth, and ID. S. Morrison, who
were also appointed as committee on
management until after the adoption OF
the constitution and bylaws.
Several communications were read ant
referred to the proper committees.
There are several inmates at the Home
and some valuable contributions have
already been made by philantrophic citi
Zens.
\ Gospel service will be held on th'
lawn of the institution. No. 1905 wes'
Broad street, on each Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. to which the public Is cor
daily invited.
Some one will be appointed by tn.
Finance Committee to solicit contributions
The next meeting OF the Board o
Managers will be held at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall on Tuesday
evening. June 10Th, at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-15
PAID THE CHARTER TAX.
Over $1,000 Received ON Account Of Some
Fifty CorporatiOns.

fUty corporations
The last Legislature passed 176 acts
granting charters or amendments to char
ters. An act was also passed providing
that no charter should be valid unless
the fees were paid within ninety days
after the passage OF the act OF incorpora-
ton. The ninety days of grace on the
last charter granted by the General AS
sembly have expired, and 1t Will be seen
from the subjoined list that only NIFTY
three Of the whole number taxable have
become valie:
Norfolk Street Railroad Company.
Security Trust Company.
Port Norfolk Drawbrdse Company.
Portsmouth Construction and TranspOr-
tation Company.
Richmond and Danvile Railroad Com
pany.
st. Johns Academy, at Alexandria.
stanton Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals.
SaItyille and Mendoza Railroad Com
pany.
Virginia Transit Company.
Mutual Beneficial Association, or Rich
mond.
River Front Railroad Company.
Graham Buefeld Electric Light and
Power Company.
Graham Bueiield Electric railway
Company.
Lynchburg Traction Company.
Piedmont Construction and Improve
ment Company.
Chesterfield Transit Company.
Old Dominion Telephone Company.
Farmers Bank of Floyd.
ohio River and Charleston Railroad
Company.
Fredericksburg and Winchester Railroad
Company.
Fredericksburg and Lancaster Railroad
Company.
Norfolk and Rerkley Ferry Company.
virginia Water and Sewerage Puriiica-
| ton Company.
Norfolk aud Portsmouth Terminal Com
pany.
keystone Coal, iron and Land Com
pany.
Consolidated Coal. Iron and Land Com
| pany.
| Graham Water Company.
| Hridgewater and Forge Granite ana
| Lumber Company.
| Bridgewater Construction Company.
| Fredericksburg Granite and Lumber
| Company.
south Norfolk Street-Railway Company.
Virginia. Washington and Maryland
| Ferry Company.
! American Mutual Benefit Society.
| Virginia Electric Railway Company.
virginia and Chesapeake Company.
| VIRGINIA Seaboard and Western Railroad
| Company.
| Roanoke Mineral Bedtime Railroad
| Company.
virginia Coal and Coke Company.
Rocky Gap and East River Mountain
| Top Turnpike Company.
cleveland Cornet Band, at New Mar
! ket.
Montgomery ElectricRailway Company.
Southwestern Railroad Company.
| New York Mining and Manufacturing
! Company.
! chesapeake Bay and Great Western
! Railway Company.
Iuckroe phoebus and Hampton Railroad
! Company.
Manassas and Richmond Railway Com
| pany.
Madison and Orange Railroad Company.
Dominion building and Loan Company,
| of Lynchburg.
United States Tobacco Company.
/ Eureka Power and Manufacturing Com
! pany.
Alexandria County Light, Water and
| Power Company.
! Richmond. Manchester and petersburg
| Electric Railway Company.
I Richmond and Northern RalIroad 'om-
| pany.
| Amendments to charters do not carry
| with them fees unless the capital stock
of the corporation is increased. ThA
amount received in fees on the charters
| listed above Is upwards Of $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-15
OUR OYSTER NAVY.
REINFORCED BY THE ARRIVAL OF THE
AccoMAc FROM NEW YORK.
The New Gunbont to Re Fitted Out
for Active service-Enect OF the
Low Temperature.

NORFOLK. VA, June it-fSpecial)--
virgioia's new oyster-gunboat, the Ac-
comac. recently bought in New York. ar
rived here to-day In tow OF the Chesa-
peake. The Accomsc steamed from New
York to Hampton Roads: but her engineer
ian employee OF her former owners)
having left her. she was towed TO Nor
fold. She Is yet to be fitted out for SER
vice In the oyster-navy OF the State.
She Is OF the yacht build, two thirds
the size OF the Chesapeake.
Another white man was arrested to-day
on suspicion of having Committed the
assault on the little girl In Client this
week. AS yet he has not been Identified
COLD ON THE COAST.
Oyercoats are seen on the streets, and
light fires are comfortable to-day, from
the fall of hail In the upper counties
The cool spell set in yesterday after
noon. The wind Is from the eastward
making much discomfort and rough seas
at the seashore. The cotton-felds are
feeling the effects OF the low temperature
The summer season. so far, has been ex'
ceptionally cool in this section.
A new military company, the virginia
Defenders, was organized in Portsmouth
last night, with sixty-five members. The
following officers were elected: Captain
"a /. MAYNARD: First Lieutenant, II
l. Watts: Second Lieutenant. Franz
Hodges: Secretary, Davis Hodsden
Portsmouth now has three infantry anC
one artillery company, and battalior
of cadets.
GONE AFTER MELONS.
4 fleet OF Baltimore schooners have
gone down 10 North Carolina to await
the shipment OF the melon crop. The
growers are expecting fair results from
melons this season. as the crop looks well
The assessment OF real estate for state
nurposes i'm Norfolk amounts to 49,
SEQ. OF this amount the colored people
own $4,000. The white property owners
nav for general and school taxes so,
6ei. IL. and the colored pay $i.0l5.so. The
above does not include real estate owned
bv transportation companies.
REDUCTION.
IL Is said that the pay Of timber IN
spectors at the navy-yard Is TO be REDUCED
| from $3.50 per day TO s..
| There is TO be a game OF baseball be
| tween the lawyers and doctors OF Nor
| folk for the benefit OF the Retreat fol
I the Sick.