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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-10

went 10 the back OF the house, and re-
turned with small keg of powder. 10
was very small keg, but 10 held enough
for the purpose for which she wished TO
use It, IL took her only minute 20
open the oven door and put it inside.
She closed the door almost tight, then
stopped. and in the opposite corner of the
fireplace arranged some fagots and
kindling wood. Underneath this she fixed
n huge pair of bellows. The bellows
were blacssmiths bellows her uncle hav-
ing been n blacksmith. He had rugged
them up by the fireplace, and laugningly
said they reminded him Of old times.
Lighting the fire would In 10 way en-
danger exploding the powder. tho fire.
place being too large and the fire too
small; but should she pull down on the
lever OF the bellows, n line of fire would
shoot MP alongside the oven, and, entering
the crack left by the partly opened door,
would ignite the powder.
III the worst comes TO the worst, F" she
said. aloud, as II TO give herself courage.
Men have shown wbat they could do in
this war; will show what girl can
do.
Already her quick ears caught the
sound OF the grating OF q boat uyon the
beach. She ran TO the window and
iooiSPd out Sailors and marires, headed
by coarse-looking man clad In the uni
form OF an officer. came trOopiDg up the
beach.
Sho stepped back hastily and lighted the
fagots upon the hearth. As the small
ilnme licked the wood and the fire started,
there came n loud rap upon the door.
Ihe lire. though small, was burning
bfiskly. Placing herself with her aCk
against the door leading 90 the extension,
with one hand upon the handle OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-10
HARD ON HIGGINS.
Mrs. h. Put on His Shoulders Big
Load of Responsibility.

Mrs Higgins was going away from
home for a week. and upon Higgins was
to fall the awful responsibility OF taking
care OF the house and the three little Hig-
ginses OF from TO 10 years OF age.
There were, TO be- sure. three trusty
servants a maiden aunt and a maternal
grandmother In the house, and the neigh
hors had all promised To do anything
they could I'm case of an emergency
and yet Mrs. Higgins felt that IL was run
ming an lawful risk" TO 20 away from
home and leave man like Higgins at
the bel IN, because he was so awfuliy
forgetful."
''But you will try to be thoughtful while
am gone, won't you. HigginsY' she said
pleadiDgly. You are so forgetful that I've
written down most of tho things you are
to do.
Don't forget that IL the children
show any signs OF fever they are TO have
aconite and l am To be sent for And be-
so careful about locking the doors nights.
IL would be like you TO 90 off 10 bed and
leave the doors wide open-you are SO
forgetful.
"And do try to remember that the
children are to have only the plainest
food at the table. and don't forget that
Harry is to be takon To the dentists on
Friday, for i have made All appointment
details. declare 1 don't know what
would become OF this family II was
as forYetful as you are. But. thank
heaven, pin not / don't dare TO be.
Some one must keep their wits about
them"
And on the way TO the station she "rat-
tie on" In this vein:
I'D feel SO much easier about going
away II you were not so forgetfal. I'm
so afraid that you'll forget half I've toid
you, but don't forget To have carpen-
ter come and fix the clothes lines reel or
the girls won't have any place to hang
out the washing on Monday.
ANA don't forget that the children
must be In bed by 8 O'Clock. lt would
be just like you TO forget and lot them
stay up until .. and then the habit would
be formed ana I'd have an awful time
breaking them of 1t.
And beg OF you, forgetful as you
are, not To forget that"
Here we are at the station" inter
rupted Higgins "Give me your ticket
so that l eau get your trunk checked.
"Don't forget and have it checked
wrong" she said AS she fumbled in her
handbag for her purse. and, having
opened it. she said:
"Why where Is that ticketp ! was sure
put it in my purse. I-why, Hiram
Higgins IL l haven't left that ticket in
my dressing case drawer Yes, SIR 1 IN
sure of it Why don't you think 20 re-
mind me Of it Why didn't you think
to remind me of it? You never remember
anythingl / never saw such asmanl
why didn't you think about the
ticket before we left home? But you
never think Of anythinRl And the train
goes in five minutes aud there is that
special round-trip ticket at home and all
because of your forgetfulnessl
"Indeei. won't buy another ticket
on civ ga mn tha ri N
first pleasure in life that I've lost because
OF your awful forgetfulness NEW York
World.
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Barbara Dare and the FTigata.
A story Of the Revolution.
By Henry u. Haydock.

Barbara Dare sat alone on the beach
looking out at the ocean as 1t stretched
away into the blue of the horizon.
she had stepped out of the old rainb
ling farm house behind her for a few min
utes rest leaving her young brother to
watch by the bedside of her little sistor.
who was very Ill Every one was away.
Her father and eluer brother were In the
continental army. Her uncle, an old
man, who had stayed at home since the
war began, had gone to the mill that af
ternoon.
1t was dark hour for the American
cause; battle after battle had been
fought and the troops, weary and for the
time discouraged, were slowly retreatin9.
Barbara was thinking OF this, and
wished tnat she were n man, 20 90 into
the thiokest OF the fight, or even boy,
20 take drum and lead on the troops.
She sighed as she glanced at her skirts,
then, resting her chin upon her hand.
aRain-looked out TO sea- To be sure, her
life had not been devoid OF excitement.
for even now there were munitions OF
war buried under tho woodpile in the ex-
tension of tie house. but they had never
Teen touched since they had been placed
there together with the family valuables.
IL was. indeed, a good place 60 hide tho
muskets, for the house. was In d reiiP d
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The News Daily Story.

situation, and IL was very seldom any
one came near IL.
As Barabra thought OF this she turned
ber head, then started to her feet for
there in the offing was q frigate slowly
working its way In shore. Her back
having been partially turned IN that
direction, she had not noticed 10 until
now. and was very much surprised To
SEQ how near it was. She rose at oncc and
started toward the house To get the spy
glass.
AS she ran she remem bersd all the in.
stances she had heard OF English ships
landing men who ransacSed fdrmhouses,
sometimes leaving them In Games when
they returned TO their boats
she wouldn't worry, at any rate. for
the frigate might only be passing along
tho coast, or IL might bo an American
man .of-war. she was soon out on the
beach again. The ship was much Nearer.
As she looked at IL through the glass
she saw flying from the masthead the
English flag.
As she watched and listened she heard
the shrill sound Of the boatswaiu's whis-
tie. The frigato camc about, and she saw
they were preparing to lower a boat.
Her worst fears were now realized.
WHAT should she dog Ihe first Thought
was To taku the children and run. leaving
the house to its fate. Then sho noticed
how cold and chilly the air was as ~
swept I'm from the sea. ana she realizod
that IL would never do 90 take hor sick
sister from her room into the OPEN air,
for 10 would probably mean CeYth % her.
She re-entcred the house hRstiiv went
to the room and beckonod her brother
" lou must run over 90 the village an
toll the people the British are about TO
land. will stay here until you can get
uncle and return"
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HE WAS READY.
Certain Things Hal to Be Done First,
but they Were d sposed OF.

Dolby and his wife were going out tie
other evening and Dolby gave himself up
to the comforts of his pipe and morris
chair until 20 minutes before time TO start.
Then he flew around in this fashion,
"Here, Mary. 20 his wife, "just lay
out my things, will your Put the studs
in my shirt, won't your And just slip the
buttons into my cuffs. Don't forget
clean collar, and guess I'll change my
underwear IL you'll lay out n suit And
can't you find time TO change my saspep-
ders to my evening trousers and put little
liquid dressing on my shoesg Then I'll
want you TO tie my tie and-O, just brush
my hat mp a little, won't youf Yes, and
there n string needed in one OF my even
ing shoes. Fee TO it,s won't you, denr?
Where's my comb and brushp No, they're
not where / left them last, for left them
right here on tie dresser. can swear that
did. Find them, please and then take
the whisk broom and brush my coat
little. / think that there is little spot
on the collar that you'll have TO sponge
out, and there is a button needed on my
trousers. forgot To tell you before. Can't
you button this blamed collar for meg It's
so still j can't do thing with it, Now ito
NV tie, please and slip clean handker-
chief into my coat pocket. and then-good
Lord, woman, its timo we were off now
And here you're not half dressed What
have you been doiuRg Here I'm nearly
ready, and you-well, If you women don't
beat the Dutcn when IL comes to dilly-
dallying. I've good mind 10 go off with
out You, to teach you TO re ready on time
next time we're going any placel Now
hurry UP. Here I'm all ready. New
York World
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RICH In GOLD.
Precious Metal Found In
Pennsylvania.
Company Organized to Work
Extensive Deposits.
Plenty Of Quartz Is Fo und 200 Feet
Beneath the Surface.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 1o.-Details of the
vich strike OF gold found in quartz on
1ussey mountain, the discovery Of which
was mentioned several months ago, arc
just coming to light by the formation OF
u company to mine the treasure.
JACOB Snyder, an old blacksmith of
Henrietta kicked loose on Tussey noun
tain some years ago rock that turned
up glistening side. He put it In his
forge tire, anu melted out several pieces
of metal which local geoiogist pro-
uounced copper.
Snyder sunk a shaft 40 feet deep and
found plenty OF copper. Recently, some
nsn from Huntington examined his
mine. and Snyder parted with l25 acres
OF mis- mountain land at good price.
The purchasers prospected and in addition
20 copper found traces OF gold. They
organized the Tussey Mountain Mining
and Improvement company, capitalized at
$780, 000. The president is Isaac Taylor,
a retired business man of Huntington.
d. Y. Swaine, also OF Huntingdon, ia
secretary and treasurer. An experienced
miner. Samuel Sorster, was brought from
Denver. Before the digRings had pro-
ceeded far, indications OF the richest sort
were found.
The gold and copper deposits are OF
about equal value, and there is small
percentage of silver. A steam drill was
placed in the shaft, and now 200 feot
from the surface OF the mountain ths
miners are finding a quantity of quartz
still richer than that which has been
assayed. Already the company has 1000
tons of quartz stored. 1t has been de-
cided to do the smelling at the mine.
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The boys eyes grow black with excite.
mont.
You stay here alone and face them'"
he said.
Yes" she answered; there is no
other way
Nor did she look afraid, rs she stood
there with an air Of dauntless bravery
about her.
You're 1ne' her brother exclaimed.
Then he rushed through tbe door with n
parting shout II won't be gone long. Z"
Now that she was left entirely alone,
Beroara's courage for the moment gave
way, out only tur moment and thon
sh0 was thinking how to act. She was
not so suro she could protect the place.
tccausa she wns girl, and II they found
tho buried muskcts they would surely
burn the house. and then her sister
would have To be taken out into the chill
sen air.
There was only one way ID prevent
this-keep them from entering the exten.
sion. Her sisters room was i'm the ex-
tobslon, and underneath the room were
tee hurich muskets. She must do this
hy strategy, II possible She descended
the stairs rs she thought and went
through tho long passagewsy which con-
nrcted the extension and the main por-
tion OF the house.
As she entered the main room her eyes
fell uuon huge firoplacs, ia which thsre
hai not been - fire for some time. The
fireplace was directly beside the door
learinR into the passage the door that she
must guard. How should she guard itp
As sho Thought sbe noticed the brick ovon
- tho iirrrlacu, the door of which WAS
Jar; tlop an expression Vf triumph camo
D,er her face
she acted At once upon the thought
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scious. Barbara's straight, Rirlish figure
was outlined through the smoke against
the background of the door she guarded.
Her face, pale and wan, yet firm with
courage and resolve, confronted them
through the haze. Even as they looked,
piece of the chimney which had been
loosened by the explosion. hut which had
not as yet given way, fell with crash
at their feet.
The peculiar character OF the ex-
plosion, the condition of their comrades,
the loss of their officer. and, last OF all. the
mysterious look of girl alone facing
them, caused. strange dread TO creep
over the superstitious sailors and, rs IL
TO heighten 10, there came the sharp crack
of rifles now close at hand. A panic
sized them. and their cry was " Back To
the boatsl" Lifting their fallen COM
rades. they rushed out OF the door. and
the house was again free from intrusion:
Barbara ran TO the window and looked
out. She saw them retreating hastily
toward the boat. while even now aud
then from behind SONS bush or bowlder,
came the report of n gun rs the fhrmers
who. had come to help her. nred.
She saw them at last roach tho boat.
She saw the boat return TO the frigato
She saw the frigate weigh anchor
Then. with wild sobb she ran TO her
sisters room and fell fainting across the
bed
There her uncle found her. oeside the
sister she had protected. -Lcsiis
Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-10
BICYCLE SKATES.
The Newest Things Out, and You
Ought to Have Some.

Something new on cushion tires ap-
peared on the boulevard yesterday morn
ing. 1t was man riding on bicycle
skates
The man was Earle Rey nolds, the cham.
pion ice and roller skater, and he created
d sensation. With apparent ease he glided
all around bicycle riders, seemingly with
out any more effort than Is usually ex-
erted by a man In walking.
Reynolds made his appearance on the
boulevard shortly before noon. The steep
grade on l06th street offered no obstacles
TO him, and when he reached the boule-
ward and turned north he was going at
the rate of 10 miles an hour. lmme
diately every cyclsr on the road started
after him, and he led all q merry chase TO
Grants tomb.
The bicycle skates has many points In
common with the old roller skate, but
Reynolds claims it Is far superior in con-
struction.
Instead of four small lockwood wheels,
as the roller skate bad, the bicycle skate
has two larger pneumatic tired wheels,
one placed In front OF and one behind the
box proper of the skate The axles Of the
wheels are equipped with ball bearings,
and Reynolds says there is absolutely no
effort In propeliing them.
or course, the skates run best on ash
phalt but the young man who Is ex-
plotting them claims they are Tar easier
of locomotion on y oirt road than u
bicycle.
Fancy skating is possible with the
bicycle skate. as Reynolds evinced yester-
day by forming figure eights, grapovines
and other standard designs of skaters ON
the smooth asphalt pavement. The mode
of opusion with them is about the
sam as that necessary with ice skates.
Reynolds Is quite confident that the
yaf wi mr. "A fnrminA
of the bicycle He claims that skating is
far less tiresome than pedaling and ad-
vances AS an argument in favor Of the
skates that when the roads are bad the
wearer Of them eau take them oil anu
carry them without discomfort They
arc less likely To suffer damage. he asserts,
and can be repaired easier and cheaper
than bicycle can.
In any event the bicycle skate Is at
racting interest. New York journal.
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FOR SALE.

COS00 or at just its value. purchases
Y%oOV, one OF the best teaming plants at
the price ever offered in the market for sale.
IL has been run bV Its present owner upward
OF ten years, has frst-class patronage, prin-
cipal line OF teaming II lumber, machinery,
piano moving and furniture; consists of o
horses two double wagons. one double cars
van, heavy express wagon. l democrat har-
ness, etc, above business Is located In the
enterprising city OF Waltham, Mass. fine
business also in connection with the teaming,
has faclities for STORAGE of furniture that
pays $50 per year profit above the rent;
business is sold solely on account Of i'll health
of owner; this is one of the best outdoor
business chances ever offered for sale at so
small price; excellent business BARGAIN for
somebody. W. II. CARRUTHERS,
IL School ST., Boston.
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FOR SALE.

C2S0O or just its value--One Of the best
pooOO, provision and grocery stores in
Cambridge, Mass. one-balf cash established
rent is low: this rs a corner store and enjoys
the best reputation and is q money making
store; TWO horses and wagons and every thing
stock is all clean and saleable; this Is a rare
chance for one or two smart men TO engage in
this line of business and wanting a business
OF this kind; no mistake could be made In
looking at this one. May / show nc TO your
W. f. CARRUTHERS,
IL School ST., Boston.
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RARE GEMS FOUND.
Valuable Pearls Taken From Mus
sci Shells in an Arkansas Lake.

monta or more the people living near
Bald Knob Ark, have been finding
valuable pearls In q lake near that place.
Hundreds Of people bavs been opening
mussel shells in search of the pearls and
some gems have been found. some being
sold for as much as $500.
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FOR SALE.

CD 000-Haclz, livery, boarding and
pi &,VOO sale stable, one OF the best ever
cffered for sale in Boston; has been estab-
lished over 80 Years and the owners have re-
tired with a fortune; finely located on Dud-
ley ST., Roxbury dist. 20 boarders, 100 stalls;
hacking business last month $500: 3 hacks,
landau, 2 broughams, 20 horses double and
single harnesses, top and open carriages, in
fact everything pertaining 10 irst.class
stable; eight years lease business enough
here W. r. CARRUTHERS.
IL School ST., Boston.
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FOR PERJURY.
Volpe Arrested on a Warrant
Sworn Out by Bennett.

The controversy between the Volpes
and Rodinskys OF the North End was fur
ther complicated yesterday by the arrest of
Rubin VoIpe on "a private warrant for
perjury sworn out by Barney Bennett.
Nolpe, at hearing in the Appellate
Court last week. contradicted some testi-
mony given by Bennett in regard TO a
settlement by Rodinsky with Volpe.
Bennett became very angry on the i'm
putasion put upon his character for truth
and veracity.
In cell at the county court house
Nolpe was locked up by Deputy Sheriff
Ham yesterday afternoon.
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FOR SALE.

G10 000 buys stock and fixtures OF one
YiO,OOO of the finest and best appointed
millinery stores ever offered for sale in the
city OF Boston, dealing exclusively IN import
cd goods: price OF hats range from SIS To S25
each; patronized by the elite of Boston and
vicinity; present owner for years. who IL
about 10 retire from business, having made
an ample fortune: facts are easily proven by
figures and dollars. Come and let me show
you this beautiful store that has proved itself
to be bonanza. W. II. CARRUTHERS.
IL School ST., Boston
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
FOR SALE.

GOS00 stock and fixtures OF n cash pro-
V<cVV, vision and grocery store located
on Kneeland street, city Of Boston, near three
depots, that insures transient cash trade OF
$500 20 5000 per week; rent is low, good lease /:
no bonus asked, IL will be- sold at valuation /:
years established and enjoys the best OF rep
knowing the locality cheerfully recommend
10 10 any one looking for business OF this
kind: come and investigate thoroughly and
you will buy. W. H. CARRUTHERS,
~ School ST., Boston.
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FOR SALE.

C10O0 buys stock and fixtures OF lively
VhOOO grocery and provision store, locat.
ed on Washington street, city Of Somerville,
Mass, doing strictly cash trade, cor store,
60x30, 3 in help, actual value is more than
price asked: Will give one months rent free
TO right party; store is paying 500 por month.
Any one looking for store Of this kind and
willing 10 work, this Is your opportunity.
Are you comingf w. Y. CARRUTHEkS,
~ School ST. Boston.
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FOR SALE.

q C1000-Hotel Of 20 sleeping rooms, located
" AOOO on fremont street, Boston, and
has been money maker for the owner the
past II years. and is offered for sale now be-
cause of his death; has two years lease to
run. The stores underneath sublet for
enough 20 leave the rent of the house only
about $50 per month; has large restaurant
connected that could be run by owner Of
house IL desired or sublet, as IL Is at pres
ent the location Is very desirable for n
house of this kind, and offers an extra induce
ment 10 parties looking for a safe Investment
In this line Of business.
w. +. CARRUTHERS,
II School ST., Boston.
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Dom, Tobacco spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bac, sNe wonder worker, that makes weak met
strong. All druggists, J0c or si. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Pemedy Co, Chicago or New York.
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Fenshaw-I hear you are 70 wed Colonel
Swinger, Mrs. Grasse. He's q noble fellow
every inch n soldier. born 10 command.
Widow Grssse-Hmi Well see about thse
Mr.. Fenshaw; well zee about thsA-Besson
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Burke Bros. Old English Bitter Ale-coun-
terpart of that produced by the celebrated
breweries OF Sheffield, England.
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The immense popularity of Burke Bros
Old English Bitter Ale is accorded solely on
its merits as the best ale brewed.
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The John III. Woodbury. Dermatologicsl Instf.
tute, IL Winter street. Boston, established
over % years ago and is equipped with all tho
latest and most improved surgical instruments
for the correction OF facial irregularities and
blemishes and has associated with II only the
most skilled and experienced physicians. who
devote their entire time 20 the eradication of
skin diseases and facial Irregularities Derma-
tologist John ii. Woodbury. employs the same
skill In making people better looking that hos
pital surgeons employ in saving life. Tocil
snesthetics are applied, which make all opera
geon to mould the human form with no more
pain 10 the patient than II he sculptor
moulding clay. Consultation Is free in person
tologist John III. Woodbury. also manufacturer
Woodbury's Facial Soap Facial Cream. Fpciat
Powder and Dental Cream, and will mail "A
sample Of each lsuficient for two weeks use,
for 20 cents. Address all letters - II Winter
street, Boston.
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BUSINESS QUIE T.

Manchester Aug. lU-CJoth and yarns
quiet and very little business doing.
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SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Dermatologist, will be az his Boston Once II
winter street. July 10. for sir days, with bis
special surgeon 10 perform operations In Plastic
Irregularities and bemishes of the face ard holy
OF every nature Derms tologist Woodbury. and
stan leave for Europe ON special engagements.
aud appointments for this particular work muss
be made At once.