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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
IT IS PATHETIC.
Letter Written By a Boy
Charged With Murder to
His Sweetheart.

Savannah, Aug. 16.--In Wilkinson
County Jail James Tindall. sixteen years
old. is a prisoner charged with the MUIR
der of his little sister by shooting and
of his father by poison. The boy says
that he shot his sister accidentally and
denies that he poisoned his father.
The one thing that touches bis heart is
the little girl he claims as his sweet
heart, and a pathetic letter to her has
attracted attention and led some to
doubl the boys guilt. in spite OF the
strong evidence that has accumulated
against him. To her he wrote:
MY Dear Sweetheart: A few days ago
| was a free lad at home with my loved
ones, enjoying the sweet pleasure of
your confidence and love, but today
am a prisoner, the inmate of muir
derer's cell, charged with the death OF
my poor little sister and my kind
hearted father.
There are no loving hands to tend me
in my sorrow; no eyes look upon me save
those OF the curious and unsympathetic
who stand and gaze upon me as upon
some wicked demon. There are no words
Of comfort or consolation spoken, and
only hear the words of condemnationsa as
/ am denounced as a vile and guilty
wretch.
And In this dark and dreary dungeon.
where the sunlight never comes, no
music greets me save the grating OF the
iron bars when the jaior comes TO ad-
NIT some one to look upon my wretch
edness.
"a short while ago. when / was with
thee. when I had little sister and a
loving father. little did l think that 1t
would soon be thus. Sister dead, father
buried and locked behind the prison
bars o, God, have mercy on an innocent
child Thou knowest that am guiltless
of this horrible crime. How could
have killed my little sister and poisoned
my father, who raised me?
"Oh my dear heart, come and give
me one word OF comfort. DO not desert
me now when all others have turned
their backs upon me, but come, oh come.
and bring a ray of sunshine and one
spark of hope to this dark and lonesome
cell. They tell me that you. too, have
forsaken me. But i cannot-will not
believe that you will ever forsake the
boy who loves you SO, and who Is being
prosecuted as am.
ST may be tried and convicted, I may
hear the awful sentence of death pro-
nounced upon me. and die upon the gal
lows, but God will know, and I want
you to know. that an innocent lad paid
an unjust debt" q,e
Then, I'm that child-lke simplicity. he
closed with that little prayer, Now
lay me down to sleep"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
WARREN.

Mrs. Joseph Johnson fell down flight
OF stairs in the tenement block at the
corner of Miller and Water streets, last
evening. sustaining, besides very Sc
we're shaking up, broken leg.
Mrs. Johnson visited the block To sec
member of family residing In the
third story. On leaving the house she
descended one flight of stairs I'm safety,
but on reaching the flight leading to the
street, Il Is supposed she made n misstep,
falling to the hall below. Her condition
was discovered by occupants OF the
house. who summoned aid Drs. Norris
seau and Connolly attended the injured
woman
A we'll attended meeting OF Tobin
Post. G.. A. r.. was held last evening,
nearly every member Of the post being
present. smoke talk followed the ex-
erciscs OF the evening. number OF vis-
iting comrades enjoying tho hospitality
OF Tobn post.
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after 50 YEARS
Formar Lovers Are United,
Marriage Of Mrs. Cool, Il,
TO Mr.. Wilkinson, 81.

Wilkesbarrc, Pa, Aug. l6.-- J. l.. Will
aged 72. were married here. yesterday.
joining their hands and hearts after
separation of fifty years. When youth
full lovers they had quarrelled. neither
would give I'm, and both being high
spirited and stubborn, no reconciliation
took place.
Wilkinson, embittered and angry. sud-
denly disappeared, and the girl who
had scorned him would have given her
life TO get him back. Time healed her
wounds, however, and after several
years she was married and lived hap
PLY, although deep In her heart was
her love for her first lover. and she
kept II fresh with thoughts of him.
Her husband was killed three years
ago. A short time ago there appeared
at her home an old man. white-haired.
wrinkled. but hale and hearty. and with
a merry light in his blue eyes
In book the aged widow would have
recognized her first sweetheart, but she
didn't. and II was not until he told her
about himself that she knew him.
He had gone out West, married and
lived comfortably. but his wife dying
and old age coming upon him brought
back the desire for the scenes OF his
childhood. and he came East. The old
quarrel was forgotten. and old love re-
newed, and soon they decided TO get mar
ried.
They came to town this morning. got
the license, sought Alderman Master
son and departed happy. They will
spend week or so visiting friends be-
fore returning home
'I amt Travelled much" said the
wrinkled bride. "and Jay says he's going
to show me the sights. We're going to
have a jolly time"
You bet." said the beaming BRIDE
groom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There Is only one way 10 cure deafness.
and that IS by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an infiamed con.
dition OF the mucous lining OF the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in.
famed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, aud when IL is entirely
closed deafness Is the result. and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out ana
this tube restored 10 It's normal condItiop.
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an iniamed condi-
ton OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free
=, J. CHENEY a. CO.. Toledo, O. =,
Sold BY Druggists. 7sc
Halls Family Pills are the bseA sse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

jugate foreign people and to rule them
py despotc power. He has thrown the
protection OF the flag over slavery and
polygamy In the Sulu Islands
lie has arrogated TO himself the power
10 impose upon the Inhabitants OF the
Philippine Islands a government without
their consent, and taxation without repre-
sentation.
lie is waging war upon them for ASSERT
ing the very principles for the maintain
ance OF which our forefathers pledged
their lives, their fortunes and their sa-
cred honor.
lie claims for himself and congress au.
tnority to govern the territories OF the
United states without constitutional re-
straint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
A live WIRE.
Lineman Came In Contact With
II and a Fall Resulted
That Caused Death.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. ls.-Thomas
Kennedy, aged "a. street light trimmer
for the Fall River Electric Light Com
pany was shocked while at work on a
pole at the corner of Main and Maple
streets this morning, and fell TO the
ground.
In half an hour after reaching the hos
pital he died and an examination showed
burns across the wrist and back and a
crushed skull. He was unmarried and the
support of a widowed mother. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
SUING FOR $4,000.

Mary +. Ellis has sued the Union Rail-
road Company TO recover 5000 for per-
sonal injuries
Mrs. Ellis. while trying to alight from
a trolley car. at the corner OF Dean street
and Broadway. was. owing to the sudden
starting of the car, thrown violently to
the ground and seriously injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
CHINESE RETREAT.

London. Aug. ia news agency dis
spatch from the seat OF war reads as fol-
lows AT the front. Aug II. VIA Chez
Foo, Aug. H.
The Chinese retreat continues. They
will not make a stand We are onlv ,wcn-
~ miles from Pekin. Tho entire force A.
strainine every nerve 70 reach the capital
before Il is too late"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
Will Reject IT.
Continued from page One.)
COMPLETE COMPLIANCE.

Washington, Aug 16-Nothing short of
compliance with the demands originally
made by this government upon the Chi
nese authorities will prevent the onward
march OF the allied armies upon Pekin.
This statement is made on authority.
The appeal therefore, of Ii Hung Chang
for a halt at Tung Chow with a view to
opening peace negotiations will be
promptly rejected.
From the first the administration has
insisted that this government be put into
free communication with Minister Con-
ger. and secondly, that he. with the other
members OF the legation, and all who are
under its protection be Immediately re-
lieyed from their perilous situation.
on this question the United States
stands today Just where II stood at first,
and no efforts on the part OF Ia Hung
Chang or the imperial authorities will
avail to stay the forward movement OF
the allied forces.
A CRISIS AT HAND.
IL is true that the administration real
izes that a crisis is at hand In China and
hence the officials do not attempt 20 dis
guisc their anxiety for the immediate fu-
ture. They are hoping for the best. and
believe that tho rescue OF the beleag guer-
ed ministers II now only a matter OF.
very short time. but nevertheless the
fear In ever present that the Chinese in
Pekin, realizing their desperate situation,
may massacre every foreigner In the
city and then, taking the emperor and
the Empress Dowager with them leave
the capital to Its fate.
ARMIsTIcE MAY BE arranged
Washington. Aug. IA special meet
ing OF the cabinet was held, today. at
which the Chinese situation was thor
oughly discussed.
The several messages that have been
received from Minister Conger and Con-
sul General GoQdnow, and the appeal Of
III Hung Chang that the allied forces
halt at Tune Chow, In order that an ar
nistice be arranged, we're carefully con-
sidersd. ..t SEA-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
KILLED HERSELF WITH GAS.

Fall River. Mass. Aug. l6.-Elzabeth
Worsley. So years old. wife OF william J.
worsley. 6e Fifth street. left open a gas
fixture in her room last night when che
went 10 bed and was later discovered as
phyxiated by gas, beyond the aid OF ply
sicians.
IL Is presumed that dependency due
10 losses. caused by the failure Of board
ers to pay board during the curtailment
period was In measure responsible for
tho deed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
They MADE UP.
Corbstt and His wife, Who
Had Been Estrangsd Are
Reunited.

New York. Aug. 1s.-After Jim Corbett
had finished his training work yesterday
he came to New York and went to his
home on 10th street This morning he re-
turned TO Bath Beach and resumed work
In preparation for his contest with kid
Mccoy at Madison Square Garden. Aug.
80.
While the fact of the pugilist going to
his home is not especially strange or sur
prising. yet an interesting story hinges
upon It,
When Corbett made his wonderful fight
against the herculean Jeffries Mrs. Cor
bett urged her husband TO retire from the
ring and rest on his laurels. She said he
could gain no more glory by remaining in
the squared circle. and he might meet
with humiliating defeat.
AN ESTRANGEMENT FOLLOWED.
Corbett was at first inclined to coin
eide with his wife's view of the matter,
but when the opportunity for bout with
Mccoy came the former champion could
not withstand the temptation, and made
the match.
Mrs. Corbett did not take kindly to the
affair, and a coldness sprang up between
them.
The boxer went to his training quar-
ters, and for three weeks they had not
spoken or written to each other.
Thereupon mutual friends took the
matter in hand and laid plans for
reconciliation.
Learning that yesterday was the NTH
anniversary of the date of their marc
riage. a little surprise party was
planned.
PLOT WORKED WELL.
The plotters arranged for an elabor-
ate dinner. which. by the connivance of
servants and the decoying OF Mrs. Cor
bett from the house. was successfully
done. Then messengers were sent to
both that their presence at home was
pressingly required.
Mrs. Corbett reached the house first.
and when the boxer arrived he found
the house lighted and his wife and
friends ready to welcome him.
There was a complete reconciliation, a
merry feast, and the boxer will go into
his next battle with the hearty sympathy
OF his wife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ADOPT A PLATFORM.
Mckinley Accused of Exercising Des-
pOtic Power and Protecting
Slavery and Polygamy.

indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 1e.-Delegates
to the congress OF the National Anti
Imperialist League were late in the as
sembling for their second days session.
Ex-Gov. Boutwell, called the session to
order.
Pending the report OF the committee on
resolutions Chairman Boutwell, called on
DIR. l.. w. Habercom OF Washington TO
address the convention.
DIR. Habercom charged that the presi-
dent had done that which he had him.
self solemnly declared to be n great
crime. and now attempts TO shift the re-
sponsibility upon Divine Providence.
IF Mckinley Is reelected" continued
DIR. Habercom, THE chances are the
standing army of the United States Will
be increased TO 100000 men because under
the new order Of things we are bound 10
be embroiled In all the troubles OF the
world.
II have always been Republican, but
now i feel my duty is to fight the Re-
publican party with all the ability
possess
DIR. Habercom concluded with decla-
ration for Bryan.
Col Chas. r.. Goldman Of Ma,snohn-
eetts read the report OF the committee
on resolutions which took tho form OF an
address TO the American people, who
are advised TO wl...-old their support
from Mr.. Mckinley and To give direct
support 10 MIR. Bryan, as the most ef-
fective means OF checking imperialism.
When Bryan's name was mentioned the
delegates arose IN a body and gave thr.e
cheers for the Democratic candidate.
Thomas NJ. Osborne OF New York.
leader Of the ''Nationalists' or third
ticket party was recognized TO speak on
the resolutions. lie said there were many
who could support neither Mr. Mckinley
nor Bryan. not believing II right to rem
edy one wrong by substituting another.
I'VE cannot trust the Democratic party
rs IL stands today" 1Cries OF "Bosh--
How much did Mark Hanna pay you TO
come here7'
THE PLATFORM
Following is report Of the committee on
resolutions:
"This liberty congress Of anti-ImperIai-
lists recognizes great national crisis
which menaccs the republic upon whore
future depends In such large measure
the hope Of freedom throughout the
world.
For the nrs; tine IN our country's his
sory the president has undertaken TO sub
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
VISITING SOLDIERS HOME.

Gov. Gregory accompanied the mem
bcrs of the state board OF soldiers re-
lief to the Soldiers Home at Bristol to-
day. IL being one Of the regular official
visits of the board 10 the institution.
Gov Gregory has appointed George l..
Perkins OF Providence. 10 the Office of
state ssssyer OF Rhode island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

Daniel Cullen was sentenced by Judge
Tillinghast today, TO 40 days In the county
fail under an Indictment charging Cullen
with assault and battery.
Cullen had some time ago pleaded noio
contendere and was let 20 during goou
behavior.
IL is charged that on Tuesday last he
assaulted officcr Nell Mcdonald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

at Oakland Beach. Pleasant ride on
cars. pleasant walks and lawns. good
course dinnsr from 6 to 9 s'olock. one
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25
The Danish West Indies.

The persistence with which the ru- mOr that the United States k negutia- ting for the purchase of the Danish West Indies appears gives ground for the belief that if such negotiations are not under way they have at least been the subject of serious cOnsidera- ton both in Denmark and in this country. The Danish West Indies, which include the islands of santa Cruz, St. Thomas and St. John, are m themselves of but little value, having total area of l3s square miles and population of about 5000. But their position in relation tO the adja- cent islands and the Carribean sea makes them of peculiar value in the control of sea power. Capt Mahan even before the war with Spain pointed out the pre-eminent advantage inyol- ved in the possession of St. Thomas as one of the two strategic points representing efficiency and better than other positions the control of two principal passages into the Carri. bean sea from the Atlantic. The island is on the Anegada pasSage, now much used, and on the direct highway from Europe to the Central American lsthmus. If the authUri ties at Wash ington are actually considering prop of the Danish West Indies it. is doubt less with the view of obtaining the advantages which coaling station and d harbor there would afford Chicago Record.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25
Health Value of Certain Vegetables

A diet of nothing but celery IS said by some physicians to be sure cure for both rheumatism and neuralgia. Free use of this vegetable k always recommended to rheumatic patients.
 Baked potatoes are digested more easily than boiled potatoes, and should therefore be preferred by dySpeptics.
 In cases of anaemia, cabbage and spinach are directly beneficial. Spin ach is also almost as valuable as lithia water in it's effect on the kidneys.
 BeetS and turnips keep the blood pure and improve the appetite.
 Tomatoes are thought in India to be a preventive of cholera. Live endivei and watercresseS they stimulate the healthy action the liver.
 Just after the battle of Fort Donel- son General Grant k said to have tele- graphed to Washington that he would not permit the army to move till forty wagUnl0ads of onions that had been promised tO him should arrive Onions are essential to the army mess, tp make pork and beef palatable. But they are also an admirable cure for sIeeplessness and indigestion every where.
 Garlic, leeks and olives stimulate the circulation of the blOOd.
 Too much meat and too few yege- tables make up the average diet. Health depends on continuous variety.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25

governed race of less favorable laws than those enjoyed by the governing race this or what we are now doing to the people of Porto Rico -.is i'm. perialism
 The claim that one people can sell another people without their consent
 the arbitrary seizure of thickly pop uated lands for professed selfish or unssltish purposes the attempt to en- force unfounded sovereignty by mili- tary power the murdering of thou are inspired with the republican vir- tue of desiring their independence all this is what we are now doing in the Philippines, It is imperialism.
 The spirit of true republlcanism should engender deep realization of the destined equality of all men in their rights and priviieges-a passion of freedom for ourselves and for the 1 whole human race as well-a conyic- | tioii tIldt tlltil anu oi iiltii pN- long to themselves and are entitled to their own untrammeled pursuit of happiness, and an eagerness to start other races on their national course with the rich blessings of full emanci- patton and independence.
 The theory that one man, because | he is winter or stronger, has title to greater rights than another; the will ingness, for glory or for profit, to hold another race in subjection; the readiness by force to exploit foreign lands and foreign peoples: the rele- gation of sovereignty and of govern. ment to the arbitrament of might in- stead of the forum of right-this is inn perialism.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25
The Next House.

The New York World prints a care ful and impartial estimate of the politi- cal complexion of the next house Of representatives. made by The Worlds correspondents in every state and ter ritory
 The result tabulates as follows: Re. publicans, l P, loss of 1,i; democrats, l67, gain of ,: silver republicans and fusionists. s; doubtful, 10.
 This puts the republicans in mi nority of !, with a prospect ot losing more in the ten doubtful districts. It justiiies the opinion of The World that with proper efforts the democrats can secure control of the house, as on every account 1t is desirable that they shnuld
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25
Texts from Brother Dickey

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 De righteous man hez hard time in dis worf, kaze he ain't got no com p'ny,
 Elf you took hell outen de Bible mo- body'd' miss it long, kaze de poli- ticians would soon raise it.
 De office what seek de man is mos inginrully so DO en hongry dat it dunno whar it gwine ter sleep wen night come.
 You don't want no telescope ter To- cate heaven. You kin find it right whar yo' heart is.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-10-25
{ VOTE FOR ABE LINCOLN.
L. G. Stanchfield of Yuma, Preserves
 the First Ballot He Cast.


 the First Ballot He Cast.
 In the possession of l., G. Stanch- field of this place, says the Yuma sun, is a relic he holds more precious than fine gold. It is a copy of the first bal lot he ever cast, and was the one used by his party in the Second congress sional district. of California in lsbi. Not only is he proud of it because Of it's age, but because of the recollection itrecalls.
 The ballot is printed on common newspaper, and is about three by SIX inches in size. Above cannon belch- ing forth shot and shell, by the side oi which is planted the Stars and Stripes, are the words: ''The Union Defend It Foreverr' Beneath the cannon IS the ticket, headed, National Union Ticket n and follows the candidates: ''For President, Abraham Lincoln. For Vice President, Andrew Johnson, For Electors, Samuel Brann, J. G. McCallum, w. w. Crane. Charles Mac lay, Warner Oliver" The state ticket follows, the candidate for congress from the Second district being Will liam Higby. At the bottom of the ballot is note appended to the effect that: The Second district is composed of these counties: Contra Costa, Alameda, San Joaquin, Tuo- lumne, Sacramento Placer, Nevada and Alpine" On the reverse side of the ballot in red ink, stands the God dess of Liberty holding the American flag, and surrounded by the imple- ments of industry and trade, while m the distance appears the capitol at Washington. surmounting the pie ture are the words: "The Union For everw