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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
Nonsense About ventriioquism.

Said IA retired Eighth street magi-
clan: THE old stories about Vale
tine Vox, the ventriloquist, and 9TH
ers throwing their voices over the
heads of an audience so illusively as
to make every one turn to see an inn
aginary person are nonsensical. The
prerequisite to deception in this
branch of art is that the ventriloquist
should place himself between his
auditors and the imaginary person
with whom he holds conversation.
Observing this primary rule, almost
any intelligent person may, by prac-
tice, become "a good ventriloquist and
entertain not only children, but
grown people. Intelligence is re-
quired, Of course, in order to conceive
character and to be easy and quick in
dialogue. Only u slight change of
voice in the answers to your ques-
tons, which should be asked in your
natural tone, is necessary, unless you
desire to locate Il person in "a cellar,
when a deep cultural voice must be
assumed. Rehearse your dialogue so
rs to become apt and keep the move
ment of your lips invisible either by
turning the head or by a movement
of the hand. Punch and Judy is
easy, because the performer is invis-
ible. - Philadelphia Record.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
The Well OF Serpents."

There is a horseshoe-shaped noun
tain up in Manitoba whfcS literally
swarms with snakes twice every year.
In the early fall these slippery Gus
toners gather here from all directions,
mostly from the prairie country TO
the south. In one side Of the noun
tain there is a circular hole, about
fifteen feet deep, and as smooth as IL
il had been fashioned with n well
augur, where tens of thousands Of
reptiles gather to spend the cold winter
months. Persons who have tried to
explore this immense snake den dur
ing the summer, when the regular
tenants were absent, say that dozens
OF subterranean passages lead out
under the mountains in all directions
from the bottom OF the well. Captain
Silvers, Royal Engineers, estimates
that he has seen as many as 3oO,OcC
snakes Of all sizes knotted together
and piled up in a semi-torpid state in
this We'll Of Serpents," as IL is
called in the Northwest.|lSt. Louis
Republic.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
Shanghai.

Shanghai was a very small city in
China forty years ago, but o it has
become the largest and principal
port. The native city is surrounded
by walls and has seven gates. The
streets and houses inside OF the city
are very narrow and small. Three
Northumberland, English and
American-were made some years
ago outside of the north gate and on
the bank of the Whangpoo River.
They are separated by two small
creeks and joined by several bridges,
the largest of which is the Garden
Bridge, so named by a foreign garden
aside Of the bridge. There are many
wide and long streets in these settle
monts, lined with beautiful shops,
both Chinese and foreign. The most
beautiful street is called the Marking
Road, but still another runs along
the Whangpoo bank, containing most
Of the great banks and hongs; it is
called the Bund. At end of the
Bund is the foreign garden, that per-
mits no Chinaman TO enter, but for
eigners are ALWAYS TO be seen roaming
there. The principal exports are tea
and silk. It's population is about
23S, 000.-lNew York Voice.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
som 2 body's Good.

To make our own troubles the means OF
helping the troubles OF others is a noble ef-
fort for good. A well illustrated instance OF
this kindly sympathy Is shown in n letter
from Mr.. Enoch l.. Hanscom, School Agent,
Marshneld, Me-, an old Union soldier. He
says at may do somebody SOM COOL 10
state, / am a man OF sixty and when forty
had a bad knee and rheumatism set in. |
was lame three years AMI very bad most OF
the time. / got st. Jacobs OIL and put it on
three times AMI 1t made u cure. l am now in
rood health"
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
Chinese C~ioiste~o.

There are nuns in China. They
have a somewhat easier time than
nuns in European and American con-
vents do. They belong chiefly to the
lower classes, the poorer parents be-
ing willing to sell their daughters to the
service of the convent. The children
thus grow up in the aesthetic atmos-
phere, and eventually join the order.
Poor widows also frequently solve the
self-suporting problem by entering a
convent.
When the women are merely novices
the front of their heads are shaved.
When the novitiate is completed
which cannot be until the end of the
candidates sixteenth year-the entire
head is shaved. The nun VOWS to lead
a chaste and ascetic life. Her diet
is purely vegetable; meats and Ii
quors she m u avoid. She must hold
no intercourse with men, and must
take no interest in worldly affairs.
Her religious duties, which she prom
Uses faithfully to perform, are mainly
prayers, ceremonies and the care Of
the altar, on which the vestal fire must
not die out.
But the Chinese nun enjoys a good
deal Of freedom. She may walk all
about the town. Her spare time is
spent in tending the sick. And as
the Buddhist priests have very little
intercourse with Chinese women, the
nuns are the religious instructors Of
the feminine part of the community,
and thus exercise "A great influence
New York Journal.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

Hats turned up in front and those
with brims cut in the middle and rolled
back, so as to give u brimless effect, are
popular, pretty, aud very becoming to
some faces.
Straight linen collars, which artistic
women should cschcw, unfortunately
threaten to crowd out ruilles. Only
white is permissible; colors vanished
with the summer.
Fur capes without coats extend to the
knees and are provided with close fitting
vests of the fur-an innovation which
effectually shuts out the keenest blast
and forms an impenctrable chest protec-
tor.
The pelissc is the novelty of the
season. 1t is a dress in itself, and a very
graceful and becoming one, too. 1t is
close fitting, fairly full Mt the back, and
reaches to the feet. The only sort of
dress one could wear under it would be
a silk skirt and blouse.
1t is rumored that glossy hair is to
become the prevailing style, and to pro-
duce the effect many things are resorted
to. Brushing the hair at night will
make it shiny, and it is said that a soft
silk cap worn at night will do the same.
First of all, however. the hair must be
kept perfectly clean and free from oil or
blessings
The number Of handsome black cos.
tunes is just at the moment quite notice
able. These, as a rule, are not sombre
in effect, being often Of very rich ma
terial and generally enliyened by a GER
tain amount of color, introduced either
into the bodice portion Of the wrap or
hat. At receptions, matinees, ETC.,
entire costumes of black velvet are worn.
In shoes the Dongola, with patent
leather tip, is best for winter use.
Where patent leather is not used the tip
is only indicated by perforations, this
finish being considered less bulky thau
the actual tip. Cloth tops with patent
leather foxings are a good deal worn,
and a few young women still wear patent
leather, with spats the color of their
frocks. Shoes in brown kangaroo
leather will be worn all winter by those
women whose purses will permit 1t.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

heronries after being driven from of TIE
nests that contain their young. The
feathers are pulled on:, the birds are
thrown on the ground, frequently alive.
where they decay while still alive, and
the young are left to perish of absolute
starvation in order that thoughtlsss
women may have a cockade in their hats.
The fashion Of wearing birds feathers is
responsible for the disappearance Of
many song birds and for the almost ex-
termination of the humming bird in the
Southern States. New York World.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

pecially those Of Kashmir, are very
beautiful. The worst Of IL is that not
only are the most beastiful- ones seldom
seen, but even their portraits are diff
cult to obtain. Either they or their
husbands appear TO look with rooted
distrust on the photographer, and ever
when their photographs are taken they
rarely give permission for copies TO be
sold. In a typical Hindoo beauty the
skin is just dark enough to give a rich,
soft appearance to the complexion, the
features are regular, the eyes mild and
black and shaded by long, silken lashes.
the hands and feet are small and ele-
gantly formed, the demeanor 10 modest,
the manner gentle, the voice low and
sweet. Such a combination Of good
points may not often be met with, but
when it Is who shall say what havoc Is
wrought among the hearts OF the be-
holders? There are fine-Iooking women
occasionally among the middle class
Hindoos, IS well as among the upper
ten, and even among the low castles the
faces are sometimes very pleasant,
Many a Hindoo woman, who has
perhaps little ~pretentions to beauty Of
face, has, nevertheless, the step and
carriage Of a princess and il one Is not
too fastidious about perfection of eyes
and mouths and noses, her figure, as she
walks down the street with her load on
her head, is truly a beautiful object.
Jewelry is often worn to excess in India,
as among other O~rIentals, and the nose
ring is sometimes SO large that it has to
be fastened back of the ear by a delicate
chain to keep it from interfering with
the mouth. New York Advertiser.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
FASHION NOTES.

Jeweled rings are used for millinery
trimmings.
Jet and point de Venise lace bonnets
arc fashionable.
Two-toned laces with insertings TO
match are fashionable.
Book markers of various kinds come
in silver, ivory, pearl and celluloid.
Black cloth suits are made up with
white satin and jet passementerie.
Table covers are OF Japanese silk en-
broidered with gold and fringed.
Embroidered gauze, embroidered
stockings, embroidered skirts, embroid-
cred everything appear.
Overskirts are made in big, long points,
in ovals, in spiral effects, in festooned
loops at the bottom.
For party dresses use lowered silk
and net, with fur, lace, embroidery or
flowers in the trimming.
Small ostrich tips, about a finger long,
backed by feather aigrettes mounted on
gold h~airpins, will be worn this season
with full dress.
Pearls, black, white anu PINK, OF uni
que beauty Of shape aud color, are worn
set bud fashion in tiny cup of br~illiants
40 ornaments for the hair.
Handkerchief are a little larger and
have quarter-inch hens. single initial
letter is the only embroidery used. En-
broidered borders are left 10 the children.
Jet in every form will be more in vogue
than ever--crowns. bands, aigrettes,
buckles and sprays being eagerly sought
for hat and bonnet decoration by both
young md old.
New gloves in prune, navy blue and
bottle-green have moderately heavy
stitching ending at the wrist in fancy
scrolls. Large buttons in horn or nickel
are in high favor.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

The brunette type is becoming more
numerous in England and on the CONT
nent generally, says the New Orleaps
Picayune. Mr.. Gladstone, who OBJ
serves most things, said some years ago
that light-haired people were far less
numerous than in his youth. This state.
meut was borne out by the results Of the
statistical inquiry undertaken 10y DR..
Beddoe, who examined 126 women, and
found that 800 were brunettcs and 81
blondes. Carrying this inquiry n step
farther, DIR. Beddoe learned that 1875
per cent of the brunettes had husbands,
while only 6s per cen of the blondes
were married. From this it appears that
in England a brunette has ten chances
of being welded to the nine chances of
the blonde; and DIR. Beddoe went OF TO
argue that 1.-The English are becoming
darker because the men persist In select.
ing the dark.hsired women as wives
The same thing is happening in Ger
many, in France, in Switzerland and
elsewhere on the Continent
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
UNHAPPY QUEENS.

OF sixty-sevcn Queens Of France only
thirteen have died without leaving their
histories a record OF misery. Eleven
we're divorced, two executed, niue died
young, seven were soon widowed, three
cruelty treated, three exiled; the poi.
soned aud broken. hearted make up the
list. New York World.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
FASHIONS %CRuFLTIEs.

How many women will wear aigrettes
Of heron's plumes in their hats after
they hear the true and shocking details
Of how they are obtainedl These light
and pretty trimmings are the ornament
al plumes Of the heron during the
breeding season, and then ouly eau they
be obtained. Very few are yielded by
each bird, and they arc shot in the
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

rib of the lantern frame and through
small holes around the edges of the iron
sk~punched by n sharp pointed awl.
Design No. 3 is a lantern of sheet
iron, glass and light grille work. All
the plain surfaces are TO be of thin iron
-s%tovepipe iron is the right thickness.
This iron may be riveted together at the
joints with copper tacks, and the open
sides filed in with grille design and col
ored, crinkled glass. The bottom should
be provided with a trap door, to allow
a lamp TO be inserted, and should have
a suitable catch on it to hold it in place.
The ch ,ins at the bottom of the lantern
are composed Of links made by bending
stout iron wire in circles.
This design, If executed well, will pro-
duoc a remarkably pretty lantern. 1t
should be painted black.
SIX WEEKS TRAMP TO SEE THE QUEEN.
An incident has Just occurred at
Windsor Castle. An aged and widowed
Scotchwoman named Mary Clarke, a resi-
dent Of Dumfrics, feeling herself ag.
grieved in consequence of having been
evicted from her home, determined to
lay her case before the Queen. Accom-
panied by her daughter, a girl fifteen
years of Age, she left the town and
walked first to the White Lodge, Rich
mond, and then to Windsor Castle,
where she arrived in a penniless condi-
tion after a six weeks tramp from the
north. Her case was Investigated by
Acting Inspector Kelsey, of the Royal
Household Police, aud her immediate
necessities having been cared for by
some charitable persons at the castle the
poor woman and her companion left
Windsor on their return to Scotland
New York Herald.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
FANCY LAMPS.

Few women who, IL they wanted a
pretty lamp or hanging lantern, would
think of making 1t, but IL you desire q
lamp for the table or a hanging one for
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
Oldest Of European Languages.

The Basque language, which is
now spoken in the Basque province,
Spain, and is also heard in Navarro,
is also spoken by about 100, 900 Span
ish and French. Its native name is
Eskuara. IL cannot be classed with
any Indo. European or Semitic tongue
and appears TO he Of earlier origin.
present NC some grammatical analo
gies with Mongol, North American,
aud certain East African languages
and is generally conceded TO BE- the
Oldest European language, - San
Francisco Call.
WHEN a chaperone is not needed,
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

Beecham's Pills are better than mineral wa
ters. Beecham's-no others. Is cents a box.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

The largest library in the United States
is that of Congress.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

A quart of cream should yield from
thirteen TO fifteen ounces of butter.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
FarmerssseoSSRRPr Produce
IoF.L SAGE L SON, 1888 ReADE SHINY

Receivers Of all kinds OF Country Produce, includ.
ing Game. Live and Dressed Poultry and Dressed
Calves. specisltes Berries. orapes. ApPles. Pears
epce and Vonsignments solicited. Stencils fur
nished. Reference: Dun's or Bradstreet's CONNER.
clai REPORTS, TO be found at any bank.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
sEAsoNAeLE HINTS AND MAT
TIERS or MOMENT.

Unhappy oussns--S Six Weeks Tramp
60 See the Queen Fashion $ Crusi-
tiss--A Boom for 8runsttes- Hin
doc Beauties, Etc, Etc.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

HINDoo BEAUTIES.
Many of the women of India, and cs-
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-01-13

WHEN a chaperone is not needed,
one is taken along.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-10-03
SOMERSET COURT.
September Term. Judge Charles W. Walton
Prasining.

SKowuEGAN, Oct. 2.
Freeman Gilman VS.. Inhabitants of
Cambridge. Action for damages.
Plaintiff claims that on the 18th day of
March in this year he was passing along the
highway leading from Harmony Village to
Cambridge Village in the town of Cam
bridge and that on the westerly side of the
Warren Ham hill so-called as he was lead
ing his horse along the horse slumped in
the snow and then sprang forward sinking
still deeper in the snow was thrown down
and injured severely causing large flow of
blood internally from which injuries the
horse died on the following day. On cross
examination the witnesses for the plaintiff
stated that after the horse was pulled ont
a chain was fastened to bis for
ward feet and he was dragged
about 100 feet down the road :;
then loaded upon sled and hauled home.
Several witnesses testified to going over
die road about the time of the accident and
found il dar gerous passing. PiaintH IN
troducsd testimony to show that declara-
tlons were made by the highway surveyor a
few aays previous TO the accident to the
effect that the road was unsafe and that be
ought to 60 home and shovel it out The
value of the horse was claimed to be Sl25.
Caddie George was granted a divorce
from Perley L. George for gross and con-
irmed habits of intoxicaiion and refusal to
support.
Sarsh GoolriIge from Wentworth Good
ridge for cm-l and abusive treStnent and
refusal to support.
J. NJ. and G. NJ. Hilton. on search and
seizure, paid inc of 500 and costs and
same for being common sellers.
Frank Therio, for a single sale of into1i-
eating liquors, pad fine of $50 and costs.
Reports of referees have been fled in the
cases of George w. Jewet, VS.. Howard h.
Jewett and Cleveland ard Brown VS.. W. f.
Robinson. petition signed by l4i ladies
and gentlemen Of Madison and vicinity has
been laid before Judge " Walton. The pati-
ton reads as follows: ITO the Honorable
Justices of the Somerset County Court +;
The undersigned residents of Madison
tow nship and vicinity respectfully request
that the prohibitory law which is now upon
the statutes of Maine BE- strictly enforced" "
Upon seeiag the petition his honor re-
marked that be reeded nothing of the kind
~ he was one of the unterrtet AMI always
pat it en- as hsrd as it wouli bear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-10-03
CONVENTIONS.
That of Baptists at Portland
Largely Attended.
Many Present from All Parts of
the State.
Uniyersalis! Sunday School Workers Assem-
tIed at Lewiston.

PORTLAND, Oct. f. Special The
Maine Baptist Missionary convention met
this morning in the First Baptist church al
8 o'clock. The devotional service was led
by Rev. G. w. Hinckley. The address Of
welcome by Rev. W. S. Ayers was de.
lightful introduction to the service.
The annual sermon was delivered by Rev.
T. S. Samson and was very strong pre-.
sentstion of the truth based upon the para,
bic of the talent. 1t was gooditonic foI
the various people gathered together.
The remainder of the morning session
was devoted to reports, greetings from
Christian bodies and sn excellent address
by President VIM. De W. HYDE on the
'Iuterdenomination Commission of Maine
A preliminary meeting was held, las,
tvening, which was attended by very
large number. The pastor, Rev. W. S.
Ayers, presided. An opening praise ser,
vice was led by Rev. j. NJ. Wyman. Dr.
Joseph Kicker offered prayer. The address
of the evening was delivered by Rev. A. S.
Gumbart, ID. D., of Boston.
Ofthe Maine Baptist Missionary Con-
vention, Judge PeIcivsl Bonnev OF Port
land is president and Rev. II. S. Burrage
of this city is secretary. Rev. A. I. Dunn
Of Watetville is corresponding secretary
and principal agent of the society. The
society has an invested permsnent fund OF
over Sj2 900; holds real estate in Portland
to the value of 500 900; aud holds in trust
with contingent rever,ion other property,
mostly church property. 1t assists in build
ing new churches, in supporting pastors
and supports several home missionaries in
this State.
The convention is the result of the con.
solidation of two organizations. The Mslne
Baptist Missionary Society was organized
in 1904 and incorporated in 1928. Ia 1924
the Maine Baptist convention was formed
IN 1926 after long efforts the two organizs-
tions were united as the Maine Baptist Mis-,
sionary convention. Its permanent fund
was then $1,000. In 1887 Governor Co
burn gave the convention 500 000. From
1867 TO 1898 the convention has expended
for its work over SlS9 600.
Besides the convention there are in this
State the Maine Baptist Education Society
organized at Waterville in 1919 for the pur-
pose of fostering educational interests, and
now having Rev. DR.. Burrage for presi-
dent; and the Maine Baptist Charitable So
ciety, incorporated in 1876, aud designed to
aid INDECENT Baptist ministers.
The report of the treasurer, c. t. Morse,
showed that the amount received from
churches was S3S28 &C; donations $5SS 90 F.;
total receipts from all sources, Sl3, 7SS g. ;
expenditures for church work in the State,
81 ,204 81; salaries and expenses, 81, 40 IS
The convention has in invested funds,
SGG ,266 2G, in special fund of which the
convention uses the interest, Sl2, $50
special trust fund, Sl3 513 70; permanent
fund, $40, ,422.j4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-10-03
Millions for Defence

Against the inroads Of that subtle, lurking foe 10
human health, mslara, had been expended use
les.ly when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters appeared
uf oa the scene and demonstrated its power as a
preventive ard~urative Of the dreaded scourgc
When the "gold fever" ragged in 1919 in Califor
mis-, malaria was contcrnporaneous with IL at
the "diggngs," and wrought dreadful havoc
among the miners. Then and subsequently on the
sthmus Of Panama, and wherever the tropics ma
Iaral disease s most vrulent, the Bitters become
the recognized safeguard For the effects of ex-
posure and fatigue, ,Iniasma poisoned air ard water
sickness and all disorders of the stomach liver
and bowels, the Bitters afford sprompt relief. In
yslids OF all sorts will find it fully adequate to
their needs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-10-03
FORMAL DENIAL
BY the Atchison Directors of
the Statement
Made by the Protective Committee
Latter Reiterates.
Hast7 summoning OF the EnsIi.h Ministry
Creates a Furry.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Atchison directors
met today and decided to publish formal
reply to the statement made by the pro-
tective committee that that committee had
already secured proxies or promises of
proxies to an amount of over $500, COO
shares. The directors clsim it is impossi-
bic for the protective committee TO have
secured any such amount of proxies, as 1t
is impossible for them to have received
Dutch or English proxies in this
time. One Dutch proxy alone represents
so 900 shares. The directors express them
selves sanguine of receiving enough votes
to elect their ticket which will consist of the
present board, with few changes. The
old directors who were at their own request,
continued on the interim board because they
are not closely identified with the oli
management, will be replaced on the new
ticket with the new names. Knowing of
the coming denial by the official board the
member of the protective committee today
repeated their statement, and insisted on its
truth.