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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
a WATER-SPOUT IN THE WAY.
Narrow Escape Of a Vessel in the
West indies.

From an article i'm Scribner CON
Piratical Seas") which describes a
merchants voyages to the West
Indies we make this extract:
We perceived TO the right Of us the
dark clouds in motion at a great dis
lance, and under them n peculiarly
formed pyramid which seemed to
connect the clouds and the ocean.
During the space OF nearly half an
hour it approached nearer and nearer
toward us, in n direction precisely in
n line across our vessel. This was n
water-spout of the largest class, and
caused much apprehension for our
safety. | wen heard our oldest sal
Tor, Hugh, who was at the helm,
make use of the following expression,
while the tobacco-iuice N trickling
from the corners Of his mouth II
have seen many n watcr-spout, but
I'll be blowed if | ever saw one coming
SO straight on board as this"
During this half-hour we still re-
manned in Il perfect calm, the water
spout bringing the wind along with il.
We did not spend our time in idle
conjecture, but endcavorcd if posi-
Bile to avert the impending calamity.
1t had been stated that II sudden con-
cussion OF the air would break the
connection Of water between the
cloud and the sea, and so dispense
the descending column before it
reached n solid obstacle. | had II
large fowling-picce on board which |
determined To load and discharge re-
peatcdly in the direction Of the water
spout at the proper time. Unfortu-
nately, however, my powder was in
my large trunk, slowed away between
decks i'm such n manner that every
effort to get ut il failed, and | lost
the opportunity to test the efficacy
Of this experiment. At length the
moment of our trial drew near The
water-spout passed across us n few
yards ahead OF our bows, and vas
rent asunder by our jib-boom, so
that the great weight OF the water
fell on the surface OF the sea. Never
theless, the conclusion and turmoil
created by the bursting SO close upon
us was SO great, that our vessel went
spinning around for some minutes
like a block in n boiling kettle, and
we were completely immersed in a
spray Of water and II blast Of wind,
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
HercuIean Feats Of Insects.

Insects for their size, are believed
to be the strongest members Of the
animal creation. and. amongst in
sects. the Hercules Bede stands first
in this respect. 1t can support and
even lift a weight equal to more than
500 times the weight Of it's own body.
II a nan were possessed of equal
strength he would be able TO raise a
weight Of more than 12O tons, or,
putting it in another way, he would
be able TO lift 500 other men. The
flea is also possessed of marvellous
strength and agility. 1t can leap
more than POO times its own height,
and drag more than so times its
W weight. To equal the jumping
power of a flea, a man. from a standing
position, would be able to leap over
the Eifel Tower in Paris. The flea is
excelled in leaping power by the
cuckoo-spit froghopper, a small in
sect which can cover than 2JO
times its own length. In power OF
grip, infects are surpassed by the
oyster and the limpet. The force re-
quired to open the shell OF a living
oyster is more than 1900 times its
own weight; while the strength Of
the limpet in adhering to the rock is
almost equally great. The mites
makes 500 steps in a second, or 30
GOO in a minute. Allowing the horse
to 10 at an equal rate, he would
perform 1.022 miles an hour. The
journey from London to Birmingham
would occupy but six minutes and a
fraction. -lYankee Blade.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
a Test OF Sobriety.

A London paper gives the following
test Of sobricty Gentlemen who have
put AZ enemy into their mouths are
recommended to try n very simple
test for the purpose Of finding out
whether their brains have been
stolen. They must stand erect with
their eyes closed, and il they a per-
form this feat for a brief period they
may come to the conclusion that they
are all right.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
so sad she was afraid to infame me
any further

so sad she was afraid to inflame me
any further.
When / got 10 the elm tree ! was
surprised to find that Walter was not
there. ! waited awhile and still he
didn't come, so / went to the wall
p~ostofice to see il he had put in a
letter. At first / didn't notice any
thing, but after a while 1 saw what
seemed 10 be "A note pOked down into
"A crack i'm the broken bricks, almost
out Of sight and reach. / tugged at
il "A while, and when ] did bring it TO
light, ] found it TO be an old, faded,
yellow letter that looked like it might
be IA half century old, and to my abb
solute surprise it. was addressed in a
big, manly hand to my Aunt Jean.
Evidently this p%Ostoffice was not en-
tirely our own. Walter came while
! was gazing at the letter, climbed
yer the wall and was by my side
before ! was aware of his approach.
He took the letter, scrutinized it,,
turned il over, as if he could read
through the thick envelope, read and
rcread the address, and-all at once
we both got the idea together. We
gazed into each others eyes.
"Bess, suppose? 1t might be
-
81 know it!' / said conclusively.
''Thcre's not a doubt about it. Wal
ter, don't you bulge from here until
! come back" and / walked straight
back into the house and to Aunt
room, and delivered her the
letter.
Dear Aunt Jean. At the first sight
Of the handwriting she fell a-fainting
like an aspen leaf, and-wcll, when |
went back to Walter | carried an
TO that letter. ! don't know
what it was; not much, / know, only
II few words; but Walter took them
TO the old gentleman, and
Aunt Caroline had TO 60 to bed. 1t
too much for her to take in all
at once, so she didn't see what Walter
and | did. She didn't see the big
blessed old DIR. Fairfax walk straight
into the sitting-room where Aunt
Jean was, and take her into his
arms right there before us.
And she didn't see the light in
dear Aunt jeans pretty blue eyes,
and the sweetest blush in her pretty
soft checks. Yes; that was the
troublc-thc letter that never came.
Two proud, loving hearts kept apart
all those years.
The window blinds are not kept
down now, but there is Il little gate
between the two yards and a we'll
marked path. There are vines
climbing ON both sides Of the wall,
'lasping and kissing it in Il most low
ing fashion.
And if this is really Aunt jeans
romance ! think | might add that |
not so home quite so oon as ex-
pccted, and | hope you will excuse
my saying that Walter has "A good
practice now, and we are going to be
married in the fall, and live in the
very dear, little, old, pokey village
hat | hated so at first.-LDetroit
Free Press.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
IN THE ~sCHooL-RooM.

Ior a tlIne.
IN THE sCHooL-RooM.
There is but one kind Of rock that
grows, said the professor. Can
any Of you mention it?"
Yes, sir" replied the student
from Dublin; " the shamrock. -
Vogue.
A VERY UNCOMMON CASE.
The Daughter-I hear papa grumbl-
ing again this morning, mother.
What is he grumbling about?
The Mother-IIe is grumbling, my
dear, because he cannot find anything
to grumble about New York Press.
A FRUGAL MAN.
Miss Muggles-I don't like DR..
Pennysave a bit.
Miss Mugges-Why not?
Miss Muggles-You know he was
called in when | was sick and then he
began to call regularly. After / re-
fused him he itemized each Of those
calls in his bill as professional visits.
SYMPTOM.
Shalleigh-I hear Booby's wife was
once a servant.
Shilleigh i shouldn't wonder.
She's dreadfully haughty.-LTown
Topics.
A WILLING WORKER.
Gent-What do you want?
Tramp-WOrk.
Gent-What kind Of work?
Tramp-Work for my jaws. l
haven't had a full meal for a week.
Detroit Free Press.
CORRECT.
PA, what is meant by a contin-
gency fce?"
It's a case in which there isn't
the slightest contingency of anybody
but the lawyers getting any money"
: Halo.
A SUGGESTION.
What will drive IA mar to drink
quicker than a sharp tongued
woman?"
Did you ever try a broiled salt
mackerel?'- New York Press.
THE ONE WHO GOT LEFT.
She-Miss Carrie told me the other
day that she expected you to propose
that night. Did yon get left?
He-No; she got left. | didn't
PROPOSE Truth.
UNJUsTLY ACCUSED.
He-I assure you | would never
dare to rob those sweet lips of a kiss.
She-Iou hypocrite. Didn't you
attempt it last night?
He-Never! Far from intending to
rob you of a kiss, | was trying to give
you one Truth.
ADMIRATION.
Clara-What a beautiful complex
ion you have!
Maude (much pleased)-Do you
think so?
Clara (enthusiastically)-Yes, in
deed. It's so natural.-[Truth.
MONEY NEEDE ON BOTH SIDES.
Old Lawyer-It won't pay you to
try to collect that debt,
Young Lawyer-But it is valid, and
the debtor is wealthy.
Old Lawyer-But the creditor has
nothing.-[Town Topics.
Frank-Did Maude finally break off
her engagement with George because
he went to the Kelly cure?
May-Oh, no; but after his return
he broke it Off Town Topics.
MAKING PROGRESS.
How are you getting along learn
ing to operate your typewriter"
"First-rate. | Il almost read
some of the things | write"
lie WAS NOT FRANK.
DO you know" said Cholly, "that
! have yerwy fwequently thought of
lots of clevah things
Then" she replied earnestly, II
should prefer that we become
strangers.
"Why?'
Because | do not feel that it is
wise for me to cultivate the society of
one whose nature is so deceptive"
\ TREASURE.
Well, | haven't changed cooks in
the six years of my married life"
said Mrs. Gazzam, after the ladies
had been discussing the fitsome
hired girl.
What a treasure you must have!'
they chorussed.
Yes assented Mrs. Gazzam; Il
do my cooking myself. - Harper's
Bazaar.
Value Of the Germ Theory.
The germ theory of disease has
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10

Dealer-Here's a cigar I'd like you
TO try.
Customer-What's the name OF
it?
Dealer--The Genuine Success.
Customer-I'ye tried it. It's well
named. 1t doesn't end in smoke
Truth.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
II JOKER'S BUDGET.
JESTS AND YARNS BY FUNNY
MEN OF THE PRESS.
No Meaningless Name-Reasonable-
Plenty OF BiIIs-Brazilian Shooting,
ETC., Etc.
no MEANINGLESS NAME.

ETC., Etc.
80 MEANINGLESS NAME.
Dealer-Here's a cigar I'd like you
to try.
Customer-What's the name OF
it?
Dealer-The Genuine Success.
Customer-Ive tried il. It's well
named. 1t doesn't end in smoke
Truth.
REASONABLE.
Should you die, are you opposed to
my remarrying?
He-No.
She-Why not?
He-Why should | be solicitOus
about the welfare Of a fellow III
never know?-lLife.
PLENTY OF BILLS.
Burglar (gruny)-Your money or
your life!
Jones (sleepily)-YoIll find some
bills in the drawer there. They are
all in but the butchers. | might
send you that. Good night.-[Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
BRAZILIAN SHOOTING.
Brazil is death on maidcns now,
And it is shown by this,
That every time they shoot down
They always shoot amiss.
detroit Free Press.
PROBABLY NOT.
Practical Father-Has that young
man who wants TO marry you any
money?
Romantic Miss-Money! He gave
me IA cluster diamond ring studded
with pearls.
Practical Fathcr-Ycs, | know.
Has he any money lcft?-LNew York
Weekly.
TIRED OF RETAIL METHODS.
First Train-wreckcr-Great haul
we made yesterday, wasn't it?
Second Train-wrecker-I should say
so! With II little more luck like that
we could buy Il controlling interest i'm
the road, and wreck the whole
blamed thing at once Puck.
HAD A PROPERTY VALUE.
Mrs. Gadd-Im glad to hear you
say that Mr.. Tillinghast didn't marry
Miss Landin for her money. She's
such IA thoroughly nice girl that she
deserves to be married for love, even
if she is an hcircss,
Mr.. Skidds-No, Tillinghast didn't
marry her for her money, but for her
real estate. Truth.
NOT L SOUL.
"That girls all sou" so | heard thcm
say,
When the beautiful maiden passed
us by;
But | took n different view next day
When | saw her tackle Il hot mince
pie New York Press.
PoRKoPoLIAN PE~RPLExITY.
"Who is that mar over there? His
face seems familiar"
That's the German Count you
marricd-the n who"
NO; it isn't"
you're right. It's the French
Baron you
why, no! That's that horrible
American | married-plain John
Smith. Umph - Hello.
L PUTTING.
Prima Donna-Did you get the new
waist with the pulled sleeves?
Maid-No, ma'am.
Prima Donna-Thcn | wont go on
tonight. How do you expect a
prima donna to get along without
pufrs?- Hello.
UNDERSTOOD.
Cobbs-Does Funning's humor
amuso the public.
Hobbs-Yes; his paragraphs are
always regarded as jokes or him.
An EXPLANATION.
Maude-Why does Chollie Softly
always say Il don't think so" for
l think not?'
Hester-Because, dear, Chollie
never thinks.
II EDITOR LOVED HIM.
Mr.. WinkS-Mr. Editor, Mr.. Blinks
is dead, but as he and YOU were not
on very good terms, | am afraid hat
you will not give the obituary notice
that he deserves, and
Editor (enthusiastically)-Oh, yes,
| will I'll give him the very best
send-off | a possibly write, for he
was one Of natures noblemen.
Mr.. Winks-Well. that's good but
what makes you praise him up so
when you knew him TO be your
enemy?
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10

There is but one kind OF rock that
grows, said the professor. Can
any of you mention it?"
Yes, sir" replied the student
from Dublin; the shamrock. -
Vogue.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10

White writing paper was first made
in England i'm 1850, at hartford.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-02-10
A COMMO EFFECT.

do you think" said Willie Wish
ington, that it actually hurts a man
10 be hit with one Of Cupid arrows?"
No" replied Belle Pepperton, las
a rule he merely becomes senseless
for a time"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

Misses Mamie and Elise Turner gave
very pleasant party last Saturday eve
ming in honor OF their friends, the lit.ic
Misses Maud Fitch and Leona Monroe,
of Champion. A game OF progressive
pedro was INDUCED in by the young folks.
Nina Wallace and Belle Kinney were tie
for aady's first prize, a handsome GLOVE
box, but in cuttlog the c2 IDS IL was CO o.
tured by Miss Nina. Russell Smith cap
tpred gentleman's first prize, silk UNI
brella, while Nora Lampson came in for
consolation prize, an elegant basket OF
cut roses, which was very conso'iny
indeed. The gentleman's "booOv' a
music box, wes taken with very good
grace by Joe O'Connor. The young
peoples expectations did not fail to
materialize, as they all had very
pleasant time.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
Brook Trout.

The State Fish Commissioners car
passed over The line Thursday evening,
bound for the copper country. Deputy
Game Warden Pennock met the commits
sion at this station to receive some
$4,000 Young brook trout to be planted
in the streams OF this county. He had
applied for $4,000, but the above amount
is all they would allow him this spring.
or these 5000 were planted in Meadow
Brook, 10, 900 in Fail River aud It's tribu
taries, 5000 in McKernan Creek, which
empties into tde head OF the bay. and
10000 In Spring Creek. In this latter
stream the trout were planted some seven
or eight miles up the stream.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
New Lock, stock and Barrel.

The story OF the old gun (which would
be pretty good gun II it had new lock
stock and barreD is suggested by what
Henry Crocker is doing with his old
building. After he gets through no one
would ever know that the old building
had ever stood there. He has built up
under it, behind it, and is going to build
over it and put new front In. When
completed the structure will be about 60
feet long and two stories high, and great
improvement over the original affair.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
Obituary

The silent messenger OF death has
again made his presence manifest among
us. and has taken from our midst an es-
teemed and worthy young citizen, and it
becomes the sad duty OF the SENTINEL. TO
record the death of George Worthngton
Smith who expired last night at IL
o'clock after an illness of about eighteen
months. Nj. Smith was - years OF age
last March. The disease which caused
his early death was acute tuberculosis.
The deceased came 20 L'Anse about
three years ago and entered the employ
OF Mr.. }. Z. Smith as clerk il the
store, a position he held until his health
failed him. He was always known as aa
upright and conscientious young man
was prominent member OF the SUNDAY
school, a member of the knights of Mac
cabbees, In which he was twice elected
Record Keeper. and also mem Der Of the
Knights of Pythiss. The oniy relatives
residing here are his brother, j. y. Smith,
aud an aunt, Mrs. l.. A. Colambus. His
father and mother reside at Hepworth
Station, Bruce county, Ontarlo.
The funeral services will be held at the
NJ. Z. church at o'clock Monday after
noon. under the auspices of the Knights
OF PYthias.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

The York Iron Co npsny, which he d
the lease OF the Dunn mine. near Crystal
Falls, has been closed out at sheliif's sale
the lease aud mining machinery being
bought in by Corrigan, Mckinney d Co,
the labor claims against the mine. The
now owners offer tie fee holders Gfteeu
cents royalty which The latter refuse TO
accept. Thev ara preparing TO remove
the machinery to Negaunee. ia which
case the prospects for operating the pro-
perty arc not very bright,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

In reply to numerous inouiiies from
assessing oflicers,~Atty.- Gen. Ellis has
filed aB opinion to the effect that, under
the new law, real estate mortgages are
treated as personal property and as such
are assessabIe in the township in which
the mortgage resides. Mortgages own
ed by non-resideD,s are uon-assesseb Bile,
state
Mortgages Owned by banks are not to
be deducted from the capital stock of
said tanks. the only deductions TO be
made heing the value OF the real estate
which the banks own. Real estate must
be assessed at It's true cash valde, with
out regard to the mortgages thereon.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

For seven years or more Mrs, w. ID.
Louder, OF Quincy, KY, was subject to
severe cramp collie. Mr.. s. r. Morse. a
druggist of that place recommended
Chamberlain's Collie, Chloera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy which has Effected a per-
manent care. saving her much suffering
besides the trouble and expense of send
ing for doctor, which was often neces-
sary. For sale by s. T. Harris Il Co.
L'Anse aad .Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
Tho Oldest British Mariner.

The grand old man. of the British
navy is Admiral Sir Lewis Tobias
Jones, who recently completed his
nincty-fourth year. He is Il native of
Sligo: entered the service when he
was eight years old. and was u mid
shipman when he took part in the
bombardment of Algiers in 1916. lie
succeeded in useniority Admiral Sir
Provo Wallace of Halifax, n. s., who
was more than 100 years old when he
died short time ago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

1t is reported that the Iron Range &
Huron Bay Railroad company. which
was recently beaten in the Supreme coat
ia the case of A. &. Johnson, Of Michi-
CANINE, against the railroad, which was
made test case for several similar suits,
has declared its intention OF fighting each
OF the other cases al the way through.
This will entail considerable expense Up
on the individual claimants as well as
cause much delay in the)fnal disposal Of
the cases.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
Postponed.

Owing to the death Of Worthington
Smith, member of L'Anse lodge No. 164,
K. p. he drama, "The Private Secre-
tary''. which was to have been presented
tonight, under the auspices of the
Knights Of Pythas, has been postponed.
The date of presentation will be an
nounced later.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
Not worth an Effort.

At the naval academy at Annapolis
they tell this story of an English pro-
fessor. While marking his class at the
end of a recitation, a cadet in the rear
part of the room craned his neck
eagerly to see what had fallen to his
lot. The professor saw the movement,
and, removing his glasses, said: "Mr,
Blank, your mark is entirely too small
to be seen at such great distance"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
FAR and supper.

The fair and supper for the benefit Of
st. Joseph's church is announced to come
of May 18th. The ladies have been max
ing great preparations for this occasion,
and we trust that their efforts will be re-
warded by liberal patronage from our
people. Further particulars will be given
In next weeks SENTINEL.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

The rival base ball club desires US to
to extend tae thanks o; the club to those
citizens who contributed so literally to
replenlsh its exchequer, by which it has
been enabled TO greatly improve the bali
grounds.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

To e5pel d:rd"uf efectuallg ON the
head, taEe a common balr brrsh ard rub
the scalp briskly. Tfen apply Nichor S
Dand vi Cnre. For sale ! Hopias, Yhe
barber. 81 per bottle, Wcrrsnted to
effect cure or money re?cnded.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

A slight change was made in the time
table of the d. S. S. & A. railroad this
week. The afternoon train going east
leaves at $40 instead of $50 aud the
evening train now arrives at sos instead
OF 5:45.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

John Dalzell, the Detroit lumber buyer
arrived Tuesday evening to figure on
cargoes for his lumber fleet which arrived
In Portage Lake this week coal laden,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

The steamer Jay Gould was the first
boat to enter this port this season. She
came in Tuesday evening. April cath,
and discharged lot OF freight for local
merchants.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28
From pu,uth to Isle Royalc.

The passenger steamer Il. G. Stewart,
which was run between Chicago and the
Worlds Fair grounds last summer, will
ply the waters of Lake Superior this sea-
son between Duluth and Isle Royale con-
veying pleasure parties to and fro.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

A subscription paper was circulated
this week to make up purse to defray
the expense Of sending Mr.. Frank Collins
to a sanitarium at Mount Clements for
treatment. Hell sufferer from rheuma-
tism Of long standing which has recently
taken a more aggravated form.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Edgerton, former
iy OF this place, but now residing at
Portage Entry, were made happy last
week by the arrival OF bouncing boy.
His arrival is chronicled on the 10th
inst
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-04-28

The SENTINEL building has just re-
ceived new coat Of paint and now is as
prettya building as can be found on Main
street.