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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
AFRICAN TELEPHONES.


How the Natives of the Cameroons Dis.
trict Communicate with Zach Other.
A part c! Reclus' map showing the
tribes who live In the CAMERON dis
trict, West Africa, Is shaded 10 show
exactly what portion Of tho country is
the home OF the four or five little tribes
who have perfected an ingenious and
practical telephone system that dis
tinguishcs them from all the other ma
tives OF Africa. Everywhere among
the blacks OF Africa the big drum or
tam-tam is used in war and on festive
occasions, but it is only these Came
room natives who have discovered how
useful the tam-tam may be made "a n
rapid promulgator OF news over noun
tian and plain.
OF course, the news Is tclcphoncd by
drumming on the tam-tam, but tho
sounds produced are not signals. They
represent syllables and words, and 50
grow into sentences like the ticks OF "a
telegraph instrument. IL Is a very in-
genious invention, and deserves %
rank with any Of our own devices for
tho rapid transmission OF news that
were In vogue before the electric tClc-
graph superseded them. The force
and rapidity with which the instrn-
mcnt Is beaten are elements in The in
tcrprctation Of the idea TO DO ex-
pressed, and syllablcs and words aro
also formed by combinations ofstrokca,
something like the Morse alphabet 1T
Is complicated system, and speaks
highly for the intelligence Of the pco-
pie who devised 1t.
The system Is secret that is con-
nded TO only about two hundred OF the
natives. Though five or six OF the
white residents ard explorers in that
region have told all they know about
the tam-tam telephone, its language is
as yet wholly unintclligiblo TO them, as
the secret is carefully guarded. Only
few women have been instructed in
the art, and no slave is permitted 10
acquire IL.
1t is the duty Of every operator TO bo
ready, If need be, when ne hears tho
tam-tam 10 repeat the message which
is taken up in turn by operators fur
ther inland. In thi8 way any ncW5
may be communicated for distance OF
forty or fifty miles in n few hours.
Thus the chiefs correspond with ono
another and no important nows hap
pens that is not promptly tclcphoncd
all over the district When ship ar
rives at tho mouth Of the CAMERON
river tho tam-tam may be heard boat
ing far mp the side OF the neighboring
mountains, and tho news Is repeated
from drummer 10 drummer until il
reaches the furthcst confines Of thcdis-
trict. If II white party proposes 10
visit somo chief in tho interior the
tam-tam carries tho news TO him that
white visitors are coming almost be-
fore they havo started on their jour
noy. Thus our bcnightcd African
brother has taught himself n way TO
nnnihilato space and TO transmit his
thoughts on the wings Of the wind
~. y Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

1t is understood to be part of the
Republican programme to ienominate
Hon. Warren o. Arnold, of Glocester. as
his own successor AMI if possible return
him TO the House of Representative
where he has been quiet spectator for
the past two years. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Arnold, like the famous Sir Joseph
Porter, X. c. r., has always voted at
his party's call etc :" and sent the Gus
tomary amount of agricultural reports
and garden seeds to his constituency
1t is customary in Rhode Island to always
vindlcate representatives, first term
by reelection, and Mr.. Arnold has
certainly done nothing to deserve auy
other than the usual course of treatment
The sage of Chepachet should certainly
be returned.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
Mole-Hill and Mountain.

al tell you, my friend" exclaimed
the gentleman, vohcmcntly, rs nc un-
folded his napkin. "that country that
toleratos and encourages brutality will
never be allowed to prosper. Look at
Spain. Look ~ Mexico. We have
not their bull-fghts. it l. true. but
we have prizc-fghting, cock-fghting.
pigeon shooting matches. and in tho
fate of those Countries
interruption by terl-"Whot
will you have, sirP"
"Broil me live lobster In tho
fate OF those countries, my dear sir.
we may sec the history Of the United
States foroshadowcd, etc. - Chicago
TribuRe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

How much are they WORTH Cleveland
is rated at $2OO,OO0-S1O,OOO TO be
deducted for campaign purposes. Har-
rison is worth probably somewhat less
than that Fisk is worth considerable
morej at any rate over n quarter of a
million. Belya Lockwood is not quite
poorj but Curtiss, candidate of the
American party, is two. millionaire
They are all expected to contribute
literally in money, time and hand shak-
ing, as well as personal influence. But
it must be said of American politics that
no man or woman was ever nominated
for the Presidency because of his e. her
money. The attempt To- bring this cle-
ment into the estimate has always been
frowned down at nominating conventions.
1t would be "A dangerous experiment
The temperament of the American people
is such that the result would probably be
disastrous TO any candidate supposed 10
be preferred for the sake Of his barrel
New York Graphic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Senator Quay. chairman ofthe Nat iona
Republican Committee, early in the cam
paign remarked, "If General IIarrssn
keeps on making sensible and statesman
like speeches as he has begun, he will
elect himself without any assistance from
the National, State or Local COMMITTEES"
General Harrison has continued to receive
visiting delegations with sensible remarks
and, as his friends assert, has not yet
"slopped over" But in spite of this it il
very much doubted if Chairman Quay
has relaxed single effort in his behalf
with the "siuews of war"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Hon. Thomas b. Read, in his recent
speech in Providence, said that the Re-
publican House, aided 10y the Protection
wing of the Democratic party, had for
the last six years been busy fighting of
free trade measures. If the Republican
members, aided 10y their Democratic
allies, had introduced some measures for
the reduction Of the tariff they would not
have been placed in the defensive position
they now occupy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
LOOK IN OUR WIND OWS

See samples Of our many
styles in ovcrcoats, rccicrs,
ulstcrs, leather jackets. There's
coat in quality to fit every
mans or boys back or pock.
etbook. No draper tailor can
excel at any price the make
and fit of that real Crombie,
Royal Montagnac or Sohna-
blc's all.silk lined ovcrcoat
and no clothicrs give a man a
more substantial ovcrcoat at
So, 81, SIS, SO, 81, So, than is
there represented.
You will note our prices on
boys coats begin at 81, and
we have a grade for every
dollar rise to SIS.
You will find our prices are
low every day the year round.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
TOWN or JOHNSTON
COLLECTORS NOTICE,
TAX OF \. ID, 1888.

rI'IE subscriber, Collector Of taxes for he town
i of Johutou for a. y. I8s VIII bG ht the
Town clerks Office. ia Odd Fellows Ruillmg No.
lGl rluinncl street, from Octobcr - to December
T. inclusive, for the purpose OF receiving the l0w!
tax and school tax for school districts No. 10, "
aud T. from q a. m. tu - m, nud from To I
D. m. sundays uud legal holidays excepted.
Interest viii bc added tO all unpaid taxes after
Dcccmbcr t. 1855 Ht the rate of eight per cent per
uuuum, ,
An tnxcs unpaid July !, 1850 viii be collected
according tO law.
Amer December !, 1s-s, taxes may be paid
durug usual business hours at the Town Clicks
Office and AT any time mt the Collectors house
So. 60 Waterman street, sundays excepted
EZltA CLIFFORD, Collector of Taxes
ul8 1Gt (D
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

The Providence journal seems to agrc-
with Carl Schurz that President Clevee
lands later efforts towards civil service
reform are not as successful as his initial
attempts. But both the paper and the
statesman seem TO think the Republicans
wonld not do as well even. If Harrison
is elected, we can fairly compare the
parties.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
and To- Morrow Night.

And each day and nighe during this week YOU
can get ct all druggists, Kemps Balsam Tor the
Throat and Lungs, acknowledged 10 be the most
successful remedy ever sold for the cure OF
Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, whooping Cough,
Asthma and Consumption. Get IA bottle to-day
and keep Il always I'm the house, 80 you can
check your cold at once. Price soc and 81 90
sample bottle free.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
a USEFUL COMPOUND.
water Proof Composition for the Floor
aud walls Of Buildings

er-IrOof tomposition Tor the fIoori
aud walls Of Buildings.
a patent has been granted for a water
proof compound adapted 20 be applied Il
the floors and walls Of buildings, tC
prevent tho access OF water and damp
ness, and which will alsOwithst and
extreme and varying temperatures oi
air, and which will be practically In
dcstructible.
The composition consists OF tho fol-
lowing ingredients, combined In sub
stantially tho proportions stated, viz. 4:
New Zealand cement, 100 pounds;
cream Of tartar, 3 ounces; pulyerized
ivory, ounce; quicksilver, ounce;
isinglass, 4 ounces; marble dust, 3
pounds; sand, 200 pounds; rain water,
pail.
In compounding the ingredients a
small quantity OF cement, for instance.
one pound, is mixed with the cream Of
tartar, quicksilver and isinglas5, and
water enough 90 make "A very thin
paste, and tho composition Is lot stand
for about twcnty-fOuf hours II tho
weather is cold, the composition should
stand In IA warm place. The remainder
Of the cement, the pulyerized ivory,
marble dust and sand are mixed dry,
and tho standing compound is there.
upon added, together with enough
rain water, about half n pail, 10 pro-
ducc IA plastic mass capable Of being
readily laid with II trowcl or similar
implement.
Instead Of Nyw Zealand cement,
Portland or other cement Of similar
nature may be employed. II Portland
cement is u8cd, the proportions Of the
remaining ingredients should be- M
creased about onc-haii After the
compound Is laid upon n suitable
foundation, such ~ wood earth, brick
or metal, IL becomes very hard, cqua!
Co steel in addition 20 which il is ca-
cable Of very high polish. h.-Age Of
ELaI
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

1t seems TO be nip and tuck in Indiana.
There are $500 speakers on the stump
there-l,2OO Republicans, 1900 Demo-
Gratis, and 100 Prohibtionists Evidently
the ProhibitionIsts hold the balance of
wind power
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
H. X. GARDNER,
264 Westminster Street.

oProsITE HorrIS HOMESTEAD BuLpiNa.
All kinds of machines Wpaircd In a satisfactory
hand. oi3 (0
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

An anti-monopoly coal company has
been organized in New York City. This
is cheering news to n country that will
soon be EMBODIED in the icy grasp Of
cold and pitiless winter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Legislation that will put stop TO
corners in wheat, trusts in sugar and
combinations in coal is what the people
ofthis country would most kecnly appre-
Mn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

1t is very evident that the majority Of
the American people want toriif reform
and don't want free trade. The majority
ought TO get what il wants.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

The Republican tariff reform bill puts
eggs on the free list. The American hen
will now be jealous of the American
sheep,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

The spasmodic guerrilla warfare that
Chief Curtis and his myrmidons carry on
against the saloon seems just now TO
revive
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

General Scholfeld, Commander-n-c chief
of the American army, gets salary Of
$1,000 per year. This is case Of
Republican simplicity.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
NOTICE
TO PURCHASERS OE
Sewing Machines.

VIZ would call your attention 10 the
merits of the Household Sewing Machine
made in this city and pronounced 10y the
best mechanics to he first quality, which
yon can find ont 10y examining.
lr has all toe late improvements and is
absolutely perfect, and when in want of
a good first class machine examine the
HOUSEHOLD before YOU purchase.
Now we propose to sell for cash at a
reduction from former prices, and also ON
installments. lou say how can YOU do II Z
| will tell you. Come to our office, No.
2Gl Westminster Street. and we will sell
you the machine, less the Agents Com
mission. aud N every case 10y dealing
direct with our office We will give you all
the advantages your money will bring
Agents will do all they can to prevent
your coming, but il you think of buying
come and see for yourself how much can
be saved, and you Will be better satisfied
from the fact that you haze purchased u
mqchine that is made here. and feel that
the company have more interest in it's
successful working than that of any
Agent who may sell you machine made
out West. 1t will pay you to see us
before you buy.
DO not pay $40 or Sl2 for n second hand
machine made tO look like new. when
you can obtain an entirely new aud
perfect machine. fully warranted. ut
great Vsreduccd prices for cash or on
installments.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Free trade may work well in Australia
"a the Journal says, but the people Of the
United States don't want il.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 13, 1888.

There is no shoddy about politics this
year; il is all wool.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Some of these Infant industries" we
hear so much about are nearly old
enough TO vote.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

There is combination among the
publishers of school books to raise the
price of these educational necessities.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

William Walter Phelps, of New Jersey,
has $4,000, 900 and bang.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

Inc IIandsOmcst Ihdy IN VI"'NNI'''
Remarked tp a friend the other dhy lI,l su'
i.,'..,g. Eru,,,s upI.tu for tho Throat and Lungs
,asn superior remedy, ns n stopped her coufn
instantly when othcrcough remedies had no oI''t
yhatcy,r. So To prove this uul convince YOU W
q merit any druggist viii give You sAhP'
bottle free. Iurgcsilc 5Ols and 81.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13
The 0lReyVilIe Times.
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

rEO LE1-Tenement all modern convenience
Il heated by steam. 80 Messef street eight
rooms, or would lease the whole house.
Apply Ola lIs Premises.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-10-13

steamers leave MhsrfneNt 90 Crawford
street Bridge, last side. Rerulat SUMMER
Rates. GU. r. HULL Manager
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19

M E. THE UNDERSIGNED, PRESIDENT
w and secretary of the American Dis
trict Telegraph company. hereby certify that
at stockholders meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF said company, held at Central office
136 East Fourth street, st. Paul, on the 18th
day of June, 1887, it was by Il majority vote
of such shareholders resolved that the cap
ital stock of said company be increased from
flfty thousand dollars, divided into one
thousand shares of fifty dollars each, to one
hundred thousand dollars divided into two
thousand shares of fifty dollars each.
In pursuance of said resolution, it was
further resolved. and such aforementioned
resolution adopted at the same meeting and
by majority vote, III number and amount of
the shareholders and shares of the American
District Telegraph company. that Article III
of the original articles of Incorporation of
said company be amended so as to read as
follows. to wit:
Article IH.-The amount of capital stock
of said corporation shall be one hundred
thousand dollars, divided into two thousand
shares of fifty dollars each. and the same
shall be paid in at such times and install
ments as called for by resolution or resolu-
tons of the board of directors of said cor
poration, and issued upon such
terms terms and roso conditions as the said
The said corporation may buy and sell it's
own stock and the stock so bought: it NAV
retire and extinguish, or may hold the same
without extlngulshment and reissue it in the
same manner as other stock, or as the board
of directors, by resolution, may determine
and direct.
III witness whereof we, the president and
secretary, nave hereunto set our hands and
individual seals, and caused the seal of said
corporation to be affixed hereto. this Sth day
of June, 1888.
CHARLES F. DIETHER, President.
RICHARD F. NACHTRIEB, Secretary.
[SeaLl
In presence of:
E. A. BARNS,
E. W. BARNS,
c. NJ, BARNS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
FOR SALE.
BOARD WANTED.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
~ Ramsey-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term. June II. 1888.
In the matter of the estate of William R.
Edgerly, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
William r. Edgerly, deceased, late of said
county, has been delivered to this court;
And whereas Bella NJ. Edgerly has filed
Herewith her petition, representing, among
ether things, that said William r. Eagerly
died in said county on the 9TH day of May,
1888, testate, and that said petitioner is
the executrix named In said last win and
testament, with James Champion as executor,
and praying that the said instrument may be
admitted to probate, and that letters tesla
mentary be to her and said Champion issued
thereon:
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this court, at the probate Office in said county,
on Friday, the 9th day of July, A. d. 1888,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, when all con-
Cerned may appear and contest the probate
of SAID instrument.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
of the time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested, by publication of
these orders for three weeks successfully
previous to said day of hearing, ON Tues
day of each week, in the st. Paul DAILY
GLOBE, daily newspaper printed and pub
lished at St Paul in said county.
BY the Court,
IL. 81 E. S. GORMAN, Judge of Probate
Attest: FRANK ROBERT ,Jr.. Clerk
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19

RARBER-Youngm man with some exper-
- fence desires position with good white
barber. Address @ 70, Globe. 1
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
CONTRACT WORK.
Sewer on Lafayette Avenue ana
Bruno Street

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Mimi, June Z, 1855. {
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their Office in said city, until
II m. on the 10Th day of June, A. d.
1888. for constructing a sewer on Lafay-
cite avenue, between the st. Paul Il
Northern Pacific Railroad company's
bridge and Partridge street, and on
Bruno street, from Lafayette avenue to
Trout Brook sewer, together with the
necessary catchbasins and manholes, in
said city, according to plans and speci-
fications on file in the office of said
Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties
in the sum of at least twenty 200 per
cent of the gross amount bid must ac-
company each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
r. L. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. f. ERWIN,
16l-1n Clerk Board Pablo Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
CONTRACT work.
Sewer on Maple Street
OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, }
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, June7, 1883. I

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, J
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, June7, 1888.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their Office in said city, until
II IN. on the 10Th day of June. A. D.,
1888, for constructing sewer on Maple
street, from Sixth street to Seventh
street, in said city, together with the
necessary catchbasins and manholes,
according to plans and specifications
on file in the Office of said Board.
A bond with at least two(2) sureties in
a sum of at least twenty C20) per cent of
the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
4. L. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. +. ERWIN,
161-171 Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
ROOKs AT AUCTION TOMORROW
A. HI. Nicoiay. Auctioneer.

GENTEEL HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
" ture at Auction-At the residence of DR..
Nj. MEG. Dana, No. 21S Nelson av.. a few
doors above Summit place, A. II. Nicolay
will sell at auction on the premises, Tuesday
mencing at 10 O'Clock, all the genteel house
hold furniture including parlor, dining room
and bed room suits. carpets ETC., etc.; terms
cash; all the goods must be removed same
day, and Immediately after the conclusion of
the sale. A. II. Nicolay. Real Estate and
General Auctioneer; office at the Nlcolay
Real Estate Exchange, No. 116 East Fourth
St. next to Robert st. our Merchandise Auc
ton Sale No. GIGS. III
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
CONTRACT WORK
Paving Central Avenue.


OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works., I
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 16, 1888. I
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
Desota, at their Office in said city, until
IL m. on the 10Th day of June, A. D..
1888, for paving Central avenue Except
bouleyards), from Wabasha to Robert
street, in said city, with cedar blocks
and curbing with granite, including the
necessary sewer connections, according
to plans and specifications ON file in the
Office of said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties
in a sum of at least twenty (2O) per
cent of the gross amount bid must
accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
K. l.. GORMAN. President.
Official: w. +. ERWIN,
17O-1s0 Clerk Board of Public Works
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-19
CONTRACT WORK,
Paving Central Park Place East
and Central Park Place West:

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WoRKs.
CITY OF ST.PAUL, Mimi, June 16. 1888.
Sealed bids will be received by tine
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their office in said city, until
~ m. on the 10Th day of June, A. D.
1883, for paving Central Park Place
East and Central Park Place West,
from East Summit avenue to Central
avenue, in said city, with cedar blocks
and curbing with granite, including
the necessary sewer connections,
according to plans and specifications on
file in the Office of said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties
IN IN a sum OF at least twenty (20) per cent
of the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right tn
reject any or all bids.
r. l.. GORMAN, President.
Ofhclal: w. +. ERWIN,
110-lS0 Clerk Board of Public Works.