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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-26
FAMOUS FOREIGN ARTISTS,
a FamlIls lscusson, Mons. Hubert, and
Troupe Of Hungarian Magyars.

The forepaugh and Sells Hrot6er
United Shows. to exhibit here June u
ave always been conspicuous in the
trength and variety of their circus tall
| mt. this year made even more notable
|y me frst American introduction OF the
Sruin Lecussons, the French family OF
even equestrians OF both sexes. intro
fucing their commingled bareback and
our-in-hand brake acrobatic perform
{nces, Deserving special mention as the
MY entirely new circus feature known
70 the arena for the past fifty years.
The remarkable originators come di-
ect from Paris. where their success has
zen prolonged and Unprecedented. Mons.
hubert Is still another French sensation
list who also makes his FIRST appear-
nee In this country. In one OF his
'questrian acts, lifting sulky by its
bills, he leaps Herewith on the bare
Jack OF his horse. and I'm another, after
PERFORMING rarely original fests of Jug
lery in park cart drawn around the
acc course he finishes by balacing the
|art on his chin.
Then. again. the szarvasl, Frencz
roupe OF nine Hungarion Magyars.
bake their first anywhere-from- home
|ppearance In singularly emotional
ances and wildly strenuous acroba tic
performances. peculiar 90 the strange
|eople 10 which they belong. More sur
rising strangers are the four male and
Nmale Martineks. the funniest aud most
figinal burlesquers that ever Frogland
Nm furnish. Nor is America a whit be-
nd In tho rivalry for arenic laurols the
|ddy Family. pre-eminent IN their spec
line. both at home and abroad. now
pr the first time Introducing their new
I'd phenomenal aerial stage acrobatic
he-arst-and- -eHls-ene OF it's kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-26
Ten MINERS
SMOTHERED
ON TRAIN

Wilkesbarre. Pa, May Pa telegram
received at the susquehanna Coal com
pany's offices In this city last evening
states that 10 miners were suffocated by
gas and sulphur fumes from small loco
motive this afternoon In the workings OF
the Summit Branch Coal company at VIII
iiamstown Dauphin county.
The accident was one OF tho most pecu-
liar in the history OF the anthracite
mines. and no reason for II can be as
signed by the officials. The victims in
cluded Michael Golden. general inside
foreman OF the company. and nine miners
and laborers.
The tunnel In which the disaster occur
red is one mile in length and is used by
the coal company TO roconvey tho coal I'm
the mines In the working IN the Bear Val
ley to the breaker in the.wiliams Valley.
The men employed lathe mines In the
Bear Valley who live in wlliamstown
have made~it practice for years 10 ride
10 and from their work on the trips OF
cars that are hauled between the two val
leys by small locomotives
About o'clock this afternoon Foreman
Golden and about 10 miners boarded a
loaded trip which was about 10 be hauled
from Bear Valley to Wiiamstown. Ev-
erything went all right until about half OF
the Journey was made, when some OF the
men attracted the attention OF the engi-
neer who at once stopped. and it was
found that nearly every man In the party
on the cars had been overcome by the gas
and sulphur which emanated from the
stack Of the locomotive and hoated back
over them. The engine at once crowded
~ MI
men were hurried 10 the Williamstown
end OF tho tunnel Here help was at once
summoned and the men We're taken 20 the
surface where corps OF physicians
made every possible effort to resusdca
them. but aid came too late for Foreman
Golden and the others.
No trouble has ever been experienced
before from gas from the small mine loco
motives and the officials are entirely at
sea as 10 the cause OF the tragedy.
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AN INTERESTING BOOKLET FOL
TOURISTS.

In accordance with its usual custom
the passenger department OF the Florida
East Coast Railway has issued a hand
the Fiorfdp East Coast, which is at once
a compendium and guide for the. tourist
and winter visitor.
with the cover beautifully illustrated, the
front page being representation OF the
old city gates OF st Augustine with the
legend: THE East Coast OF Florida Is
The back cover illustrates the sunny
side of the earth and the inside OF the
cover contains distinct maps OF Florida
and the adjacent coast states.
IT Is especially valuable to the tourist
as II gives a description, of each place on
the east coast. the distances, rate OF fare
and a complete list OF hotels and board
ing houses with the daily and weekly rate
OF each. which ranges from eight dollars
per week UP. The idea that only wealthy
people can afford 70 visit the east coast
OF Florida during the winter tourist sea-
son is a mistake.
Nassau n. p, CBahama Islands. is
10 do and see in and around Nassau a
curiousity that is keenly enjoyed by all
tourists In the Lake Of Fire"
Several pages are also devoted to a de-
scrfpticns OF Havana and its attractions.
General information is given concern
ing tickets offices redemption OF tickets.
basgage: train train s,Sgstv s,tSp,aver privilssss.
Transportation OF bicycles, sleeping car
and chair car rates and other information
OF value to the traveller. The attractions
BUff. climate ffEhfUg and hunting sports
etc, of each separate locality is enter
tainingly set forth In words and pictorial
ly described, The booklet, which is an
artistic production. was Issued from the
press OF the Record company St.Augus-
tine. Copies can be obtained by address
ing ]. ID. Rahner Assistant General Pas
senger Agent. Florida East Coast Rail-
way. at 81. Augustine, and the booklet
will be sent postpaid on application.
The New York office OF the Florida
East Coast Hotel Co. Is located at 2n
Firth avenue-the old Brunswick Hotel
huiidfpv
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Mr.. SULLY'S
PROVIDENCE
CREDITORS

New York. May &.-The following is
ID. J. suily's statement OF creditors and
debtors as made to the referee in bank
ruptcy. Macgrane Cexe:
CREDITORS.
n. Barstow. Providence, S249O; Potter
Co.. Providence. sl3.So7s; d. Reming-
ton & Son. Providence $500.
DEBIT.
These are indebted 90 us In following
amounts. which were lquidated on or
before March Is. In addition thereto upon
March remained certain open contracts
IN which no action has been taken and
whether due we have no certain knowl-
edge.
+. w. Reynolds company, spot account.
frovlaence, A'S2. 2S9. 10 on March IS. f.
W. Reynolds owed for spot cotton pur-
chased by US for item against which we
had borrowed sl00O.0O0 from Guaranty
Trust company and So. 900 from CONNER
c5al Exchange bank, and with which IN
debtedness We had pledged 22l contracts
for spot cotton on 1000 bales shipped on
consignment TO +. zerego q Co, Liver
pool. on which they advanced ten cents
per pound. AS to the net result OF these
transactions we have no certain knowl-
edge
+. w. Reynolds. agency OF Daniel J.
5ully g. Co. Providence. s409i250
Open accounts (no statement given):
A. H. Barney w. ~. Munroe, j. NJ
Stockhard. C. L. Rogers. T. F. Tanning.
Nat. Barstow: Cinch account calder e
Wilcox; ID. J. Dwyer. It. Francis VIII
liam Gsddy. J. f. Freeman. l.. u. Robin
son: Pell account a. Sweet: c. H. Win
sor. f. s. Bacon. y. Wood, j. H. Rich
ardson. A. r.. Brooks, A. c. Almy. Nash
Allen. A b. Adams, w. f. Colley, w
p. Coria., II. l.. Chase, A. G.. Gardiner,
j. Hazsard. Dan. Jackson. II. w. R.ce,
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whats the matter with your husband.
Mrs. Gribbleson?"
"oh.>the doctor says he's been workin'
too hard
why. thought he held a political Of
hce. Chicago Record Herald.
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Mr.. smythe-I think Miss Debutante Is
just as pretty as she can be
Miss spdter-Most girls are that-Nsw
Yorker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-26
For OVER Sixty YEARS.

MRS wINSLows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
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Twenty five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-26
ROYAL BLUE LINE

Washington trips are scheduled to leave
Boston Feb. 26th. March 1ith- -25th. April
h-22d. May 9Th: $500 covers ali ex.
penses for seven days trip Except sup.
per on Fall River Llne): i've days in
Washington at first class hotels, visit al
Philadelphia; longer stop-over at Wash.
ington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and Rev
York IL desired,
FLORIDA--March 7th--s5s50 includes
all expenses going with stop In Washing.
ton. rood TO return until Mey 3ist-
Drop a postal for illustrated booklet
and guide to Washington to Jos II. Tag.
CART. ~ E. p. a.. so Washington street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-26
Through Sleeping Cars TO Worlds Fair
Via lehlah Valley Railroad

Leave New York on Black Diamond
Express 1925 n. m, passing through THE
Switzerland OF America via Buffalo and
Cleveland, In connection with the LaTe
Shore-Big Four route Arrive at St Louis
following evening Low rates via this
line
For further particulars address A. j.
Simmons, New England passenger agent
Boston. Mass. or Chas. S. Lee general
passenger agent. New York
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1904-09-07
KENTUCKY.

THE LOG COLLEGE In the far Kentucky Cum
berands, twenty-five miles from any town or rail
road, log college has been built and opened for
the scores of Highland boys and girls living along
the valleys OF the Upper Kentucky river. The third
handsome building is going up-a large dorm-
tory. These all built of sawed logs ca x Io),
and the plant is known the Log College 1t is
the largest and probably the handsomest building in
Perry county 1t has five professors and one hun
dred and fortyseven students enrolled the first
sion. Rev. Harvey s. Murdoch, of Mississippi Ga
graduate of Princeton), is the President. A beaut
ful church crowns the brow of the opposite noun
tan, with ten acre campus between. This is the
work of the Society of Soul Winners" in a region
where there schoolhouse nor church Re-
Gently DIR. Guerran made visit there and preached
eight days, at A. in the large college chapel and
at P. M, in the church. There were forty-three
additions to the church. of whom Mr. Murdoch bap-
TIED thirtyhve 1t time of great blessing and
rejoicing in these far away mountains.
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September z,

appreciate the blessing of the Holy Spirit in revivng
the spiritual condition and welfare of the entire
church and people; and are constrained to believe
that the seed sown will yet yield still more abun-
dant harvest i'll the near future
ReSoFed, That our prayers will follow him and his
estmabe wife and daughter in their new home and
held OF labor, and may the blessing of God rest
especially upon him for his fearless and eloquent adj
vocacy of the cause of our blessed Master.
T. p. R. BROWN, Clerk.
CHARLESTON the absence of DR.. Thomp
son, who has been spending the month of August in
Louisville, and St Louis, the venerable and beloved
DIR. Barr has ministered to the congregation, some
times preaching twice the Sabbath conducting
midweek prayer service and visiting the sick. Dur
ing the month were favored with by Mr..
Castor, of Cleveland, Ohio; DR.. Telford, of Lewis
burg, and Rev. James Thomas, of Wilson, N. c. DR..
Thompson will return home this week. and occupy
the pulpit next Sabbath.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1904-09-07
WEST VIRGINIA.

Observation-Disclosures of more than usual interest
were held in the "Old Stone Church. in Lewsburg
on Sunday morning and night, August 18th Rev
Lacy l. Mottett, who is under appointment of the
Southern Presbyterian Church to go to China this
tall as missionary and who, meanwhile, is repre-
sentlng the Forward Movement in all the churches
occupied the pulpit. He preached in the morning
sermon full of practical and stimulating suggestions
AT night missionary service was held, and an in
spring address delivered, after which the congrega
ton made handsome offering for the great work
Mr. Mofett made a fine impression in every way
He left for his home at Lebanon KY, Monday morn
ing.-Irdebendem
BEvERLY.-At meeting of the session of the Bev-
erly Church, held at the residence of Elder W. H.
Wilson, August 81 1904 the following resolutions
were, motion of Elder J. B. Morrison unani-
mOusly adopted:
ReSof0ed, That the session of this church desires
to put on record its great appreciation of the faithful
and Jealous services of Rev. L. w. Barron who has
supplied our pulpit since January last and has this
day departed for his new field of labor at Durant
Indian Territory
ReS0l0ed, II hat the congregation, we'll as the SEES
sion depore and regret that circumstances and con
ditons beyond his control have mpeled Mr. Barron
to feel his duty and obligation to sever his rcla-
tionsmp with this church and especially is it to be
lamened that the very cordial and affectionate rela
tlonshp between pastor and people which has sprung
up in so brief period, should be thus suddenly ter
minated.
Resolved, That while we duly recognize the divine
blessing in the additions to our membership. under
the minlstratons of Rev Barron, we still more fully
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1904-09-07
NORTH CAROLINA.

FAYETTEvnLE-We have just closed good meet
ing at Mcpherson Church. Rev. L. E. Gillespie of
Greensboro N. c., to the pastors assistance
the second Sunday in August and remained through
the following week. preaching morning and evening
each day. The congregations unusually large
at each service. At the close of the meeting the
sacrament of the Lords Supper was celebrated and
eighteen were received into the Mcpherson Church
Twelve of this number received baptism; some of
these were heads of families There are still others
to unite with the Presbyterian church, and several
will unite with the Methodist church. The entire
community seemed revived. Brother Giespie's earn
est forcble preaching was greatly enjoyed and his
visit to this church will long be remembered
V. G. SMITH, Pastor
The Fayetteville Church has received eight mem
bers in recent Sabbaths profession of their faith
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SI25 realized, which will be appropriated towards
the purchase OF church organ.
Kew A. u. Buckner, who has been absent OH a
visit to South Carolina for weeks has returned
home.
The Rev. Adolph Baker preached sermon at Fall
ing Spring on Sunday, August 18th, that is highly
spoken of by everyone who heard it.
LEXINGToN.-The Rev. Dr. James A. Ouarles has
returned to Lexington, after spending his summer
vacation i'll Missouri
The Rev. Harry W. Pratt, of Washington, and the
Rev. Lee W. Irwin of Radford, were among the
visitors last week.
Rev. w. Z. Boggs ID. d., former Professor in
Columbia Seminary and Chancellor of the Unver-
sity OF Georgia, now pastor of First Presbyterian
Church at Jacksonville, Florida, was in town last
week visiting a former pupil, Rev. Dr. Thornton
Whaling.
SOUTH BosToN.-Rev. John S. Watkins preached
most excellent sermon Sunday night, August 18th
at the union meeting in the Methodist church The
church was crowded to its utmost capacity Mr.
Watkins spent several days with his brother, Mr. H.
J. Watkins, and returned to his home in Sparans-
burg, ). C., Monday night-Halifax Gdsette
STAUNToN.-The Society for Woman's Work of
the First Presbyterian Church. which rented the resi-
dence adjoining the church the east has taken pos
session The ladies have gone to work to fit up the
entire first floor for the use of the ladies of the
church, as church parlors one room being reserved
Tor the pastors study, which will be suitably equipped
for the purpose.
SUFFoLK.-The pastor, Rev. G. Wilbur Shipey
after an absence of five Sabbaths, was again in his
pulpit last Sabbath and given cordial greeting
During his vacation he preached at First Church.
Newport News; Lafayette Square, Baltimore and
three Sabbaths at Mount Washington. The fall work
opens with encouraging prospects.
WINCHEsrER.-The Rev. J. Gray McAllistcr who
leaves the pastorate at Farmvlle to become Adjunct
Professor of Hebrew in Union Theological Seminary
preached in the Presbyterian Church here on Sun
day, August 2Sth and made deep impression by
his preaching, which was forceful and earnest
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speaketh. Though the grass has been green above
him for twenty years, and his mother has long been
with him in the kingdom, every boy and girl in Mata-
watchan has heard of David McLaren and his mem
DRY fills their homes with fragrance sweeter than
that of the wild flowers He the fist missionary
in Mathematician, l was one of the last For many
years Queens College has been sending students there
far better equppd in many ways for preaching the
gospel than was he but to of us has it been
given to preach it with the same enduring power as
he who sleeps beneath the big elm tree-The Pres
byteyian Toronto
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GEORGIA.

ATLANTA-The Rev. DIR. T. H. Rice arrived at
home on Tuesday, August goth. He returns very
much. refreshed and invigorated. A warm welcome
was given him by the congregation at the prayer
meeting on Wednesday night
DIR. C.. P. Bridewel had returned, and was in his
pulpit in the First Church, as were Dr. Hoderby of
the Moore Memorial Church. and Rev. T. P. Cleve-
land, at the Wallace Church. The Rev. c. R. Nisbet
at Westminster had special anniversary service
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VIRGINIA..

NORFOLK PREsBYTERY.-Owing to delay in refur-
nishing the church building the meeting of Norfolk
Presbytery, to be held at Gloucester, is postponed
from September Goth to October 4th, 80 p. NJ.
E. B. MCCLUER, Stated Clerk
RIcHMoND.-On Sunday, September 4th nearly all
of our pastors had returned from vacation absence
and were heartily welcomed by their people DIR.
Mctaden, DIR. Cecil, DR.. Wtherspoon Dr. English
and Dr. Eggleston were in their pupits Mr. Leroy
Gresham preached at the Church of the Covenant
MIR. Charles Pratt, at the Hoge Memorial and Dr.
Smith at Bon Air.
CoLLIERsTowN.-We have just closed a series of
protracted services here which was great blessing
to the church Rev. S. T. Ruffner d. d., of Elkton
came and preached for every night from Monday
August 22nd to Sunday, August 18th. Each morn
ing during the week Bible reading service was held
which was well attended. DR.. Ruffner preached the
gospel with especial clearness and power, and the
Lord very graciously granted a spiritual refresh
ing. On Sunday, 2Sth DR.. Ruffner administered the
sacrament OF the Lords Supper Twelve persons, all
on profession of faith received into the church.
-Four adults and two children were baptized. The
Lord hath blessed us, wherefore we are glad
d. II. r.
Cooks CREEK.-Rev c. W. Maxwell, of Lynch
burg, assisted the pastor Rev. John Ruff, in a ten
days meeting. There were number of hopeful pro-
tessionj of faith and the church was much benefited
by Mr.. Maxweps faithful presentation of the truth
The session will meet next Sabbath to receive those
who will confess Christ
ELKToN-The church here made vacant nv fine
resignation OF Rev S. T. Rufner, d. d. has arranged
in conjunction with the Home Mission Committee OF
Lexington Presbytery to make this station and has
extended an invitation to me to become their pastor
winch accepted preaching my Introductory sermons
last Sabbath Good congregations greeted me both
morning and evening, and the work starts off very
encouragingly. A. p. WALTON.
FAILING SPRrNG.-On last Thursday the ladies of
railing Spring Church gave most delightful lawn
party in the grove at the church The moonlight
ught was ideal and the attendance was large Over
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Church News.
Presbyteries.

MISUNDERSTANDING :3o P NJ, Sept. GOTH
GEO. M. MATHIS, Stated Clerk
EAST HANovER.-Hebron Church. Dinwiddie Co.
Va, IL M, October d. 1904
T. p. EPEs, Stated Clerk
Observation-Disclosures, W. Va, 8 P. NJ, Septem-
Der FL, 1904. NJ DONALDSON Stated Clerk
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, p M, October nth
VIM. c. WHITE, Stated Clerk
NoRFoIK-Gloucester 7 80 F. NJ, October 9TH.
E. B. McCLUER, Stated Clerk
Observation-Disclosures Hill Va, 7:3o p NJ, Sep
teinDer IS, 1904 A q. LINK, Stated Clerk.
Observation-Disclosures, September 2oth 8 P NJ
P. p FLoURNoY, Stated Clerk.
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MARYLAND.

BALnMoRE.-The Rev. Harris E. Kirk, pastor of
Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, returned from
his trip abroad last week, and was in his pulpit on
Sabbath 18th instant.
The Rev. Dr. w. w. Moore of Union Seminary
occupied DIR. Kerr's pulpit at the Northminster
Church
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In September contribution is made in all the
churches for the Assembly's Home Missions and the
money should be sent to w. A. Powell Treasurer
Drawer H., Atlanta Ga.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-14
INDIANA NOTES.

CRAWFORDSVILLE.- NJ, Travel
ers' Protective Association of America
held its annual election Saturday night at
the Crawford House. and elected the fol-
lowing officials: President, j. T.. Shirk
first vice president. r. G. Allen; second
vice president, A. II. Flanagan; secretary
lazy; physician, DR.. Sigmond; board of
trustees, T. c. Crabbs, ]. S. Kelly and c.
H MARSHALL; delegates to the state con-
vention, ]. W Mcdaniel j. e. Shirk p.
shall; alternates, ]. l.. Williams, Omer Cox,
]. w. Walter, c. p Robinson and c. NJ.
Gregg.
KOKOMO.-The reports of the various
township assessors show a surprising de-
crease in personal property this year. the
shortage being estimated at $4,000. This
was accounted for by the big prices offered
for farm products and the fact that all sur
plus corn, oats, hay and live stock had
been marketed and the proceeds invested in
more land, which is not assessed this year
I.AFAYETTE.-Mis Louise Vinnedge,
daughter of Dr. w. w. 'Vinnedge of this
CITY. has received notice of her appoint
ment 10 the position of directress of nurses
at the Marion, Ind, hospital Miss Vinnedge
was formerly connected with st. Luke S
Hospital at Chicago
NEW CASTLE.-Farmers from all parts
of Henry county say the wheat is in very
bad condition. Many OF them expect to
plow up their wheat fields and put in other
crops There is a growing feeling in this
county that it does rot pay to grow wheat.
SHELBYVILLE.-Wilb Sanders, who
has been In Jail since last September on the
charge of numbering the infant child of Eva
Cochran, will be brought before court Tues
day morning, at Whlch time MS case Is set
for hearing.
ALEXANDRIA.-Ten window glass blow
ers left this city on Sunday for Washing
ton, Pa. where they will blow the remand
er of the fire for the Pittsburg Window
Glass Conmpay. But few of them will To-
cate there.