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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
How Snake Poison Kills,

The action of poisons upon the system
is and always has been one of the most
interesting of subjects. Just how and
why it kills has been determined through
a series of experiments made by scien-
lists. The following description is un-
questionably the best and most lucid of
any that has been given to the public:
1.-The venom may be roughly separated
into two parts-one acting upon the
blood, and the other upon the nerves,
When injected, it Immediately begins
to create terrible destruction in the
blood vessels, the walls Of the veins are
eaten away and an internal hemorrhage
takes place. While this is going on a
portion of the venom is attacking the
nerves. Particularly susceptible to its
ravages is the 'vasomotor' system, a
nerve center which controls the muscles
of respiration. Paralysis takes place in
these organs, and the victim generally
dies from an inability to breathe. -
New York Ledger
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
ATOUCHY OLD COMMODORE
Insisted on Running His Own Man-of-war
Even on SUNDAYS

Insisted on Running His Own Man-of-waI
Even on Sundays.
A story is told of an old commodore
at the Boston yard whose method of
measuring religious affairs was with
the same inexorable rule used for tenn
poral things. One Sunday morning he
was aroused from his nap by something
out of the usual routine being annourc-
ed from the pulpit, and he sternly ad-
dressed the chaplain with: "What :
that? What's that?' The chaplain de-
murely repeated the notice that "by or
der of the bishop of the diocese divine
service will be performed in this chapel
on Thursday evening next" etc.
"By whose order?"
'By order of the bishop of the do
cese, sir"
"Well, thundered the commodore.
"I'll let you know that L am bishop of
this diocese, and when want service
in this chapel I'll let you know. Pipe
down., and he cleared the chapel.
On one occasion he heard a different
voice in the pulpit from usual, and,
looking up, he asked: "Who is that up
there? Is that you, Billy McMasters?"
Yes, sir -
BILLY was a religious foreman in the
yard who sometimes helped the chap
lain along.)
Come down out of that, thundered
the commodore. "When l want relief
for the chaplain, I'll appoint one. Don't
you ever let me catch you up there
again." and he cleared the chapel
again. n.-"On a Man of War"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
The Poor Mother-in-Iaw.

MOther-i -in-law stories are a drug on
the market, but this one seems to be 8
little less druggy than usual.
A man and his wife went to Europe,
and the mans mOther-in-law went
along. Up to this point there is no nov.
city in the story.
On the voyage the mother-in-law fell
i'll and died. OF course, she had to be
buried at sea, and so the usual canvas
sack was made, but instead of an iron
weight to sink the body they used a
bag of coal.
In commenting on the arrangements
afterward the be1eaved son-in-l law, who
suffered badly, said:
Il always knew where m-m-m.
mother-in-l law was g-going, but BIB.
blame me if l s-s-supposed she'd have
ito carry her ewn f-f-fuel r'-Cleve.
land Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
TlLTlNG THE EARTH.
4 Matter of Scientific Interest, if Not of
Practical Value.


II. Fouche, the vice president Of the
French Astronomical society. has in
vented a way OF altering the present in
clinatiOn of the earth's axis TO the
ecliptic. What he wants 70 do it for is
not very clear. Perhaps, however, he
doesn't want 70 do it and merely puts
forward his method as one possessing a
purely academic interest. At all events,
& l. worthy of the attention of COM
pany promoters
All that has 70 be done, as described
by Invention, is TO dig an enormous cir
cUlar ditch, say, in Africa or South
America (ltS eenter must be on the
equator) and TO fill it with sea water
Fresh water will do if you can get
enough of 1t, but as the radius of the
ditch is 20 be few hundred miles that
is hardly likely. Having got your ditch
full of sea water, nothing remains but
TO make it race round and round in the
trench, whereupon the earth's axis will
begin TO point toward different quarters
of the heavens from those it indicates
at present. The amount of deviation
will depend on the radius of the ditch,
the amount of water it holds, the speed
at which the latter moves and the time
during which the motion is kept up.
We may suggest TO NJ. Fouche that
when sufficient sphere Of French in
fiuence has been secured in Africa he
might have trench dug and then by
its use get all the ice melted round each
of the present poles. French explorers
could then discover them, whereupon
the action of the trench would be stop.
ped and the present climatic conditions
restored. France could then remain as
long as she wished the only nation to
have reached the celebrated points on
the earth's surface. AS the digging Of
the ditch will be very expensive we
make no charge for this suggestion.
invention.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
HUCHESDALE.

The Hughesdale Ice Co. have nearly
exhausted their supply of ice here.
The steam roller and town stone crush
farm to the Johnston Poor Farm.
Councilman T. S. Hughes and family
removed to Providence on Wednesday for
the winter.
Business is very good at the Bradford
Soap Works.
Fred E. Perkins is taking vacation,
which he is spending At the Woodlake
Farm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
ALLENDALE.

Miss Moore is visiting Mrs. Edwin
Allen
Mrs. A. F. Wright returned on Tues
day from stay at Conanicut Park.
Miss Maud Spencer of Providence has
been the guest OF Mrs. Frank Pearce, this
week.
Rev. Mr.. Miner conducted the services
in the chapel Sunday and was present at
tie Wednesday evening service.
A horseless carriage attracted consid-
cradle attention here Wednesday after
noon. 1t bowled over our EXCEL ent road
in fine style.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23

A man in Virginia rode forty miles, to
Fairfax Station, for the express purpose
of getting Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
and took home with him a dozen bottles
Of the medicine. The druggist who re-
lates the incident adds: "YOur remedy
seems to be general favorite wherever
known" Its effects are indeed wonderful
in all lung and throat troubles. Procure
a bottle OF B. A. Smith, Olneyville. ..or
g. r. Parker, Johnston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
Before You Ride Your Wheel

Be sure to shake into your shoes Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder for the feet. 1t
keeps your feet cool and comfortable.
prevents sweating feet, and makes your
endurance ten-fold created. Over 100 600
wheel people are using Aliens Foot-Ease.
They all praise 1t. Ladies, insist on hav-
ing 1t. 1t gives rest and comfort to
smarting, hot, swollen. aching nervous
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores
1sc. Sample FREE by mail. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23

Profanity is forbidden by both the
army and the navy regulations OF the
United States.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
LYMAN SVILLE.

The Lymansville mill is running three
nights per week.
Mrs. Edward Lodge, has moved into
her new house.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

nm July % lSaS
Inc undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Conrt
OF the Town of Johnston, guardian of the
person and estate OF Mary A Burrows of
sald Johnston, and has given bond accord
ing TO law.
All persons having claims against said
ward are notified to present them. and All
persons indebted To said ward TO make paw
ment to the undersigned. within SLY moptSs
from this date JosrpU CoI~T,,
Oneyville, X. /. Ct
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-09-23
NEWPORT.

and 5 p. IN. Leave Newport for Providence
:l5 a. m, ii 80 a, m, p. N. Leave Provi-
dence for Newport, Sundays, 10 a. m, and 8
p. IN. Leave Newport for Providence S, IL -
a. m, and p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03

ings to comply with the Instructions u
an inspector in reference to safety OF con-
struotion. Now, some of my constltu-
ents have called my attention to matter
in connection with this theatre. Ihey
tell me that painted burlap hangs ABOUT
the walls of the theatre and that a match
or cigar carelessly applied to those strlpes
of burlap would cause stampede whlcn
this city wouldn't like to experience.
don't know that the theatre ism II proper
ly constructed, hut l think it would De
the proper thing for the inspector OF pup
lie buildings or somebody else of authorl'
ty to inspect the theatre before IL Is
opened to the public.p If a little show OF
merry go-round wants to make stop
down on the dump for few nights, It's
owner is obliged to come up here and pay
for the privileges. l think it only falr
that this theatre at Peaks island, which
Is said to be one of the best summer play
houses in New England, should pay a
license.'a
Mir. Rounds, continuing, said he IN
derstood that select party of Portland
people had paid visit to the Gem, but
there were no members Of the committee
on licenses among them. II would like
to ask the mayor if he was invited with
that select 400. u 30
The Mayor-"I received no invitation
Alderman Rounds, producing strip
of oolored curtain)-"H Here is a piece OF
what the theatre is lined with. 1t looks
to me like infammable stuff. don't
know whether the Gem is fire trap, bE1
it seems 80 me that somebody ought to
find out before the opening performances
begin.
Mayor--"You are chairman of the
fire committee, and ought to know
Alderman Rounds-"They don't le
the fire committee out very often. Whe1
we do happen TO go out on tour of in
spsction folks write anonymous Letters
about u.s.
| Alderman Lamson-"I move, Mr.
Mayor, that this matter be referred &c
| the fire COMMITTEES"
Alderman Rounds--tIf this thing il
allowed to go over by referring it to tn,
fire committee. will tell you that Their,
won't be any show at Peaks island mex
Monday night, for I'll stop it. wan
this board to give me authority to hav,
policemen enough there Co stop it. NJ
show can be given there till the theatr.
has been inspected and a license granted
The matter was finally referred to the
committee on fire department., whose
report will be submitted az a speoia
meeting to be held before Monday eve
ming.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
THE SHERIFF QUESTION.
20 the Editor Of the Press;


The sheriff question is the absorbing
topic at the present time and almost over
shadows the interest in little riot that
Uncle Sam is engaged in quslling.
The citizens of Cumberland county are
soon to be called upon to decide who shall
occupy the position of sheriff for the next
two years. Already the political pot is
boiling; the DEVILS broth is concocted and
the cauldron is filed with the same old
ingredients, and the stirring process is
well going on that is destined to bring
forth what
Will it be an honest man who has the
welfare of his county and state
at heart and the underlying prin-
Giple and conviction that right
makes might, or will it be the
creature of the political ring with every
interest bound to that ring and under
obligations to it for his advancement to
the office sought? 1t is an undeniable fact
that the rum power in this city has full
sway and the question is: Are we to be
ruled longer by that power. twill the
citizens come out and take a stand and
see to Is that a change is made and that
rum rule is stamped out and the good
name Of our fair city and county is placed
once mora when itssshould bel Are we
to have sheriff elected by the influence
and money Of New Hampshire brewers
of beer. or by the honest citizens of Cum
bsrland county? 1t remains for you to
say which it shall be.
Yours truly.
Portland, June 2, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
PERSONAL.
Portland, June 2, 1898.

The many friends of this Rev. g. ".
Hanson, D. D., of Skowhegan,. will be
sorry to learn that DR.. Hanson has been
obliged to resign his passionate on account
of i'll health.
Mr.. Joseph Martin, locomotive foreman
of the Grand Trunk railroad, and for
nearly SO years connected with the road,
has rendered his resignation.
Mr.. G. A. Hight has been appointed
the late Hon. A. A. Strout's successor as
solicitor for the Grand Trunk railway
company with general supervision over
the legal business Of the company along
the line of the railroad in the New Eng.
land States.
Mr.. Moses 81. Foster has returned from
Paris, on flying trip, TO look after a
few real estate matters. His son, George
Foster, graduates in few days. from q
law school in New York, and will return
with his father to Paris. Mr.. Foster
says the war feeling in Paris is very in.
tense, and, Judging from the sentiments
that are expressed, one would almost
think France, instead of Spain, was en-
gagged in war with the United States.
Col. L. H. Kendall has been appointed
temporary brigade commander of the
brigade to which the Maine regiment be-
longs. 1t is hoped that the appointment
can be made permanent.
: Miss Edwards of Portland was one of
the guests at the CurrIer-Drew wedding
at Jamaica Plain, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Libby announce
the marriage of their daughter Annie
Frank to Clifford r. Borden in Washing
ton ON Monday May Both. Mr.. and Mrs.
Borden will be at home after June sad at
1875 Berkley street Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
DRESSER DELEGATION.
Cape Elizabeth Caucus Pledged Its
support to Him,

ms : u ''s "e'e Triumphant by Vote of
% !" eer'ng's Turn TONIGHT
Present Standing of the co,.
The Republicans of Cape E,izabeth
assembled IN caucus yesterday afternoon
for the purpose OF choosing delegates 70 Tho
state and county conventions
They organized with thu oho,oa -
Charles E. Jordan for obairnan ana
Harry S. Jordan for secretary
N. I. Sawyer, E. S. Jordan and r w
Jordan were appointed tellers and for
delegates to the county convention tn,o
tickets were in the field.
The Dresser delegats were r. Ma1oo1r,
Robinson and Henry S. Dyer
The Despeaux delegates wera c,o++
Jordan and Walter j. Maxwell
The result was announced as follows.
Total number of votes 11
Dresser delegates, sa
Despeaux delegates, o.
! Delegates chosen for the stare corvan.
ton were Harry 8. Jordan and W. ].
Maxwell. and the town committee is IL
NJ. Jordan, WI. Maxwell. G. e. Jordan!
Harry I. Grant and Nathan I Sawyer. =.
Tonight the Deering caucus will he held
and lively contest is looked for in
every ward.
The present standing of the towns is as
follows:
Dress Des- Buck I'm
| err peauX. nam Mod rac
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
THEIR SILVER JUBILEE.

The Sisters of Mercy celebrated their
silver Jubilee at ST. Elizabeth's academy
yesterday. There was large attendance
and the various features were much en-
joyed. This was the programme:
Jubilee Chorus,
Address to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy,
Chorus-The Merry Marchers.
Reoitation-The Condensed Telegram,
Chorus - The Holy City.
Recitation-The Volunteer Organist,
The Parable of the Ten Virgins,
Humorous REGULATIONS from Jerome z.
Jerome,
Chanson-Le Secret du Bonheur,
Recital-Since Birdie Commenced Her
Delsarte,
Vocal Solo-The Everlasting Day,
Miss Minnie Burke.
Chcrus-Voices of the Night,
Jubilee Address,
Re Deum Laudamus,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
SILVER JUBILEE.
Bishop Heaiy Celebrated His Twenty fifth
Anniversary Yesterday.

Rt Rev. James A. Healy,. Catholic
Bishop of the Diocese of Maine. yesterday
celebrated the 25th anniversary of his
conservation as5bishop. Yesterday morn
ing high mass was celebrated, all the
priests of the diocese being present, also
Bishop Bradley.of Manchester, N. II.
During the day the venerable bishop
received many congratulations on the
occasion of the silver Jubilee. Yesterday
afternoon Bishop Healy entertained all
the vlsitingl clergy at dinner at the
Episcopal residence 1t was very hap.
py affair and WASP greatly enjoyed by. al
present.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
BRIEF JoTriNos.

Yesterday WAS oloudy, sbower7 and
disagreeable.
1t has been practically decided that the
contest at the muster Of the New England
Veteran Firernen's Association in this
city in august will hs held On the fat
near the foot OF Green street.
An additionl insurance policy of IS. o0C
has been voted for the Emerson school
building which is now nearing compile
tiou.
At the Kelley Institute, 151 Congress
st. drunkenness and morphinism is cured.
Next Monday the officials of the y. S.
District Court will go to Bangor. where
they will open the June term of court on
Tuesday. On Thursday the petit jury
will come In.
The flag raising announced to take piacs
at j. &. Iibby's yesterday afternoon was
uostponed on account Of the rain.
Mrs. julia Herrick, yesterday moved
into the house l6 South street. When
her stove was set up the funnel was mot
puS into the hole in the chimney. When
a fire was built there was much smoke,
snd the chemical was sent for, There
was no fire.
The railroad commissioners have grant
ed the petition Of the Boston & Maine
railroad for permission to lay track
along Commercial street in Portland.
a new domitory Is being added to the
summer home Of the Female Orphan
asylum at Great Chebeague
A horse attached to meat wagon be.
longing to Mr.. George Hatch took fright
and ran away on School street, yesterday
morning. The wagon struck Il post anf
was badly smashed. The horse was cap
tured later, uninjured. The driver Wa
thrown from his seat, but was not seri
ously hurt.
The petition Of the Portland & RGeh
ester railroad. asking that the crossing
west of the Mousam river in Sanford b.
SO changed that the highway will be
under the track, the petition has been
granted land the terms of the arrangement
specified.
Martha Washington Council, No. O.
Daughter of Liberty meets this evening
at Jr. o. y. A. III. hall, 4S9 Congress
street. A full attendance is requested.
Mr.. Corse Payton gave fine supper te
bis stage hands last night, furnished by
Caterer Weferling, ami served on the
stage.
By the explosion Of frs crackers in the
house OF Owen Cunningham, No. is South
street, yesterday, the chemical was called
out The fire was extinglished with
slight damage.
Next Sunday will be the tenth ami
yersay of the passionate of Rev e. p
Woodward, of the Second Advent church
Appropriate exercises will be held, which
will be announced in the regular Satur.
day religious notices.
A meeting of tie Steward club will
be held at Saunders's restaurant, thi
evening at 6 O'Clock sharp.
The Little Samaritan Ala society viii
meet with Miss Mabelle Aver, ID Avor
street. this afternoon at so o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
WEDDINGS.
HARVEY--CARK.

Mr.. Charles Harvey and Miss Adelaide
Nd. Clark, both of this city, were married
Wednesday evening by Rev. S. f. Pear.
son. in the presence of few relatives.
Miss Ella Eagles was the bridesmaid and
Mr.. Fred D. Frazier the best man. Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey will take a bridal trip
later in the summer. They will reside at
80 Elm street, in this city.
REYNOLDS-LYNN
Mr.. Nathan Reynolds of this city and
Miss Bessie e. Lynn, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs W. e. Lynn of Augusta, were
married at the. home of the BRIDES aunt,
Mrs. NJ. A. Doe on Bangor street. Angus
ia. Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock. Rev.
). S. Williamson of the Congregational
church, Augusta, performed the cere-
mony using the Episcopal form. The
bride wore dress of white Swiss muslin
and carried lilies Of the, valley. Miss
Mabel R. Lynn, sister Of the bride,
was the bridesmaid and best man was
Mr.. Robert I. Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. Rey-
nolds came on the Pullman 60 this city
where they will make their home. MIR.
Reynolds is in the employ of Watson,
Miller & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.

The class of 1873, Portland High School,,
will celebrate its 25th anniversary at
Riverton on the 25th Of this month.
Lieut.. aRobert E. Pesry, Judge Robin.
son, Hon J. II. Drummond, Jr., DR..
Charles D. Smith, W. Fl. Looney, ESQ.,,
DR.. Stevenson. U S. A.: Rev. c. b.
Eden OF Keene, nh, and others
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CONGRE-
GATIONALISTSr OUTING

Inc Congregationalists of Cumberland
county will hold their annual outing at
Sebago Lake Wednesday June 9Th. A
rich treat is promised. Rev. T. NJ. Davies
is preacher and several ladies will also
make addresses
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
WAR PAPERS.

Copies of the "War Papers, recently
published the Maine commandery and
recently noticed at length in these COL
umns, can be had at the book store of
Loring, Short & Harmon Price sa. o.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
vUw ADVERTISEMENTS.
DE:RR FRITZ.
The Great Sensational Healer.
LIKE THE MIRACLES OF THE BIBLE.

An Amazing Force of Nature
Wore Marvellous Than the X.
Ray. Removes Disease by
Forcing Circulation, Heals by
VitaHizntiOn. A PrfncinIe
which Will Live for Ages. Its
Triumph Over Medicine. Its
wonderful Power shown nv
Derr Fritz in Public Lectures
and Healing Clinics.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Ihursday-John McGinty. Intoxication
ana larceny; sixty days in the county
Nagib Sonaya, Abdia Salorvin and
Mary Salorvin, charged with participant
ing IN an affray, pleaded noio oontendere
and line IS and is costs each.
). W. Alexander, Michael Flaherty
and Coleman Nolan were each fined SIS
and co SITS for intoxioation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
Mrs. yinsiow,s Soothing syrup.

Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Vino
Collie regulates the bowels. and is the bes1
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
testhing or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure ant
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 ct!
a bottls
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
THATLABoR PETITION.

Mr. ", H. Looney. who sent to Speaker
Reed tho monssrance of certain work
ing men because foreign labor YES en-
ployed at Diamond island, on the govern
ment works, has received e reply from
the speaker, saying that thesmatter has
been duly referred to tbs war department..
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-03
THE PRESS.
CASTORIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years. and
The Kind You Have Always Bought.