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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
Geological Deductions.

Geology was once defined by Lord
Salisbury as "theN science of the what
might have been" Some American
geologists prefer to regard it as the sci
ence of the what may be. Pictures have
often been drawn of the destruction of
Toronto and the devastation of southern
Ontario and Quebec by flood let loose
when the great lakes are emptied owing
to the continued recession of Niagara
falls.
Professor G.. K. Gilbert now tells us
that long before this disaster is due Nj
agara will have been destroyed by other
processes. Some slow changes of level
are now taking place over the whole
lake region. The eastern outlet will be
closed and the lakes drained by dis
charging from the southern end of Lake
Michigan into the basin of the Missis
sippi. The change in the river system
will begin in about 900 years time.
The evidence adduced by Professor Gil
bert in support of this prophecy is of
great interest, although only his pre-
liminary report has yet been published.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
PARRlED A CHALLENGE.
How a Clever Young Lawyer Got Out CT
Fighting q Duel.

A good story is told of a young law
yer in this city. One Of his first cases
was a claim against creole gentleman,
who agreed to pay certain amount
each month. The first of the first month
after the agreement came and went, the
creole gentleman forgetting TO remit.
The young lawyer waited several days.
and then wrote letter. 1t had one vir-
tue-it was emphatic. 1t was not so
polite as it was emphatic, however, and
within an hour of its delivery to the
creole gentleman two of his friends call
ed upon the young lawyer with mess
age, which, freely translated, meant
"You have the privilege Of naming the
weapons.
For a moment the young lawyer was
genuinely alarmed. He had heard that
the creole gentleman was dead shot
and equally fatal with the sword. He
wanted to avoid trouble, but did not
feel that the circumstances justified him
in pleading professional privilege when
be had virtually called a man a beat.
Then there came TO his mind that he
had somew here read that a gentleman
could not grant duel TO any one who
owed him money, and he haughtily said
so TO his callers.
They instantly withdrew. An hour
passed. 1t was an hour of anguish to
the young lawyer. Then there came
again the cards of the two friends of
the offended creole gentleman. A min
ute later they were in the lawyer s
office, and he had written out receipt
for the full amount of the claim against
the creole gentleman.
"And now, SIR" said the chief Sec
ond of the creole gentleman to the young
lawyer, "what is your answer to our
principals demand?"
"My answer, gentlemen, is this:
formed the hasty conclusion that your
principal did not intend to pay what
considered a just debt, and l so ex-
pressed myself. He has paid the debt.
/ recognize the seriousness Of my mis-
Judgment of him as a gentleman, and
beg to assure him, through you, that
will willingly offer him any apology
which gentleman may see fit to re-
quire of a gentleman. New Orleans
| Times Democrat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
TOWN OF SCITUATE
Tax Collectors Sale.

The undersigned Collector of Taxes of the
Town of Scituate, X. l., hereby gives notice
that he Will sell at public auction, at the Town
Clerks Office, in said Scituate, on the Ilth day
of June, y. d., 1895, at | O'clock ID. m The
following Real Estate, situated in said Town
OF Scltuate, the levy upon which notice is
hereby given, or so much thereof as may be
necessary To pay the taxes assessed thereon
in 1885, 1854, 1885, 1895 and 1897, which are due
costs and expenses.
\ certain tract of land, with the buildings
and improvements thereon, scituated in said
Town of Scituate, cOntainging about thirty
six (36) acres of land more or less. taxed to
Emma a. Handy, being the same tract deed
To her by Henry w. Eaton, see deed recOrded
In book No. b, page 35S, of said Scituate land
records, for bounds and description thereof.
Amount of tax $l44O.
A certain tract of land situated i'm said
Town of Scituate, containing about fourteen
(lD acres of land more or less, taxed to Israel
l.. Round, being the same tract decided to him
by Robert W. Syddall, see deed recorded in
book No. 81 page 6S}, of said Scituate land
records, for bounds and description thereof
Amount of tax $l.6O.
Two certain tracts of Woodland situated
in said Town of Scituate, containing about
ten (lO) acres and two (2) acres respectfully,
taxed To Moses q. Knight, being the same
tracts decided to him by Frederick Burgess
administrator, see deed recorded in book
No. 23, page 574, and devised To him by will
recorded in Probate book No. 10 page 1879 of
said Scituate land and probate records for
bounds and description thereof. Amount of
tax $500.
BENJAMIN ID. HOPKINS.
Collector of Taxes of the Town of Scituate
Scituate, K. l., May To- 1898.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
MANNING THE YARDS.
A Naval Ceremony That Is Not What 1t
Used to Be.

Used to BE.
In the old navy, when United States
ships were actually ships with yards,
the .bos'n's mates call, "All hands
cheer shipP' was followed by a much
more picturesque ceremony than is pos
sible now, when the vessels of the navy
are fitted with but single yard and
that only used for signaling. At the
word of command "Man the yards ~
there was an amount of acrObatic sour
rying on the main decks of the old ships
that was calculated to make the ship
visitor hold his breath, the thing loNiz-
ed SO dangerous. The men forward iii
bluejacket uniform would fairly leap
up the rope ladders, and almost by the
time the echoes of the command had
died away every yard on each mast
would support scores of men and boys,
all standing erect, most Of them only
held up by the crossed arms of the men
beside them. This representation of
cross was held by all of the men, and
it was their business to stand thus with
absolute statuesqueness. Then the COM
mand "Cheer shipP' would be bawled
out on deck by the chief bos'n's mate,
and there would be yell from cathead
to mizzen that couldn't help but warm
the blood of everybody within hearing
of it. When the men manned the yards
with all sail except tOpsails and stunsails
set, such picture was really beautiful,
the mems uniforms of blue standing out
in sapphirelike contrast to the cameo
whiteness of the shrouds. This was a
ceremony on all formal occasions, such
as the visit aboard the old ships of dis
tinguished men. And MAN the yards!"
and "Cheer ship!' were commands al
ways given when one of the old clippers
of the Unittd States navy. was either de-
parting for or arriving ffom foreign
station. .-WashingtOn Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27

ST would not be without Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy for its weight in gold"
writes D. ]. Jones, of Holland, Va. MY
wife was troubled with a cough for nearly
two years. tried various patent RENE
dies, besides numerous prescriptions from
physicians, all OF which did no good. l
was at last persuaded to try a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which
promptly relieved the cough. The sec
ond bottle effected a complete cure" The
25 and 30 cent bottles are for sale by B.
A. Smith, Olneyville, and 6. R. Parker,
Johnston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27

FOR SALE-In CenterdaIe Bargain List
212 story house paying II per cent, very cheap
Bargain in Eenterdale near two Car lines six
for all $4,000.
2 story cottage and barn, 31z acres of land
5000, bargain.
Business property, house and large lots directly
In the village Sl701 bargain; also chesp lots s25
tnat are well worth IL end will make money buy
them Any clrsS OF properly you want all paying
good money and easy terms. Remember Center,
dale and two car lines. s. A. KELLY, Real
Estate and Insurance, Room lie Industrial Trust
Building Providence
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27

FOR SALE or Exchange.-The estate owned
by BENZ. Boss, at MantOn, on Johnston side. com
prslDg about two acres Of land, with improve
ments thereon, having frontage of 22S feet. on
lne OF electric cars. Can be bought low or ex-
change for property near Plainfeld street.
Olneyville, r. 1.
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-COupe ROckawav; fine family
carriage, shafts and pole cost 800; will sell for
$50; fine side-spriug Express Wagon, newly
painted and in good order, s2j; custom Harness.
cost SO, brass trimmings, 50, cheap; light Har
ness, s.; fine Camera Outtt. 6I6x8I% cost s;25s
sell for S35; Office Desk. standing solid oak. SI5
L. B. EVANS, 93I Manton avenue Evenings
A-443 Banigan Building mil
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27

FOR SALE "A sfx-room cottage, b arn witt
shed and six lots Of land. Only Sl2lO; 500 cash
balance on mortgage. Near electrics w. ID
Harris Hartford avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
Compensating ADVANTAGES.

Ferry-That isn't much of a tailor
you are patroniZing now.
Hargreaves-I know he isn't much
of filter. but he is so shortsighted he
can't recognize a man ten feet away,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A wide track StanhOpe top buggy
good order, for sale cheap. Apply at 236 Broad
way, Providence.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15

Of SPANS nasal losses-21s warships
and Fl merchantmen, as against prac-
tically no losses on the American side.
This tends to convince the most rabid
war advocate, and, as for long time
past, the whole commercial and indus
trial interests of SPAN are bringing in
huence to. bear in favor of peace.
BIanco Urges War to the End.
Paris, July IA letter from Madrid
says that Gen. Blanco, in replying to
the governments request for his views
of the situation, urges ''war to the
end" and asserts that the Cuban vol
unteers cannot be reconciled to the idea
of the handing over of the islands TO
the Americans, especially now that a
great majority of the Cubans favor
Spain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Beattv,s Organs ana Pianos

Hon. Daniel f. Beatty of Washington,
New Jersey, the great Organ and Piano
Manufacturer, is building ana shipping
more Organs and Pianos than ever. In
1870 Mr.. Beatty left home a penniless
plow-boy, and by his indolAitabe will
he has worked his way up so as to sell so
far. over 100, 900 of Beatty's Organs and
Pianos since 1870. Nothing seems to
dishearten him; obstacles laid in his
way, that would have wrecked all ordi-
nary man forever, he turns to an adver-
tisement and comes out of it brighter
than ever. He was mayor of Washing
ton, New Jersey from 1879 to 1888, five
terms, and recently declined renomi-
nation for the sixth term. His instru-
ments, as is we'll known, are very popu-
lar and are to be found in all parts of
the world. We are informed that dur
ing the next ten years he intends to sell
200 600 more of his make; that means a
business of $20000,000, if we average
them at $500 each. 1t is already the
largest business of the kind in existence.
Write or call upon Daniel +. Beatty,
Washington, New JERSEY, for catalogue.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Christian Endeayorers.

Nashville, Tenn, July s.-The sew
enteenth annual convention of the In
ternational Society of Christian En-
deavor began here yesterday. Secre-
tary John Willis Baer in his an
nual report said there were 52,997
world, of which 41,222 were in the
United States and IL IT'S abroad. Russia
was the only country where there were
none. The individual membership of
these societies is more than $3.50, 900,
and during the last year :225,754 of
these members have become members
of Christian churches.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
SURE OF A FINE FUNERAL.
Men of Lubec, Me-, Provide for Mortu
0rv E~nr~~n~3oa

Men OF LuDec, Me-, prCV1uc 1Or NlOFtu-
airy Emergencies.
The town of Lubec, Me-, is one of the
go-ahead villages of the Pine Tree state,
and the one thing wanting to enable it
to keep up with the procession is a
hearse. The citizens Investigated the
condition of surrounding towns, and
learned that every one of them had a
hearse, and they considered it a burning
and municipal shame that Lubec should
be so far behind the times. Therefore,
it was resolved to have one, although,
according to the rates of longevity in
Lubec, it was not considered likely there
would be much use for it, says the
Lewiston Journal.
A mass meeting of the citizens was
called to discuss the grave subject. The
enthusiasm was unbounded, and it
was at once decided to purchase the We
hicle by voluntary subscriptions, max
ing sort Of joint stock concern OF
hearse corporation. Each subscriber
Clipped in one dollar, but the wary and
thrifty Lubecker insisted upon a pro-
viso whereby he is enabled to get a
show for his white ally. 1t was unan
imously agreed that if any stakeholder
had use for the learse within a certain
number of years from the date of his
subscription, he, the said subscriber
should be entitled to rebate of the
sum paid in.
Now the Lubeeker awaits the ap
proaeh of the grim destroyer withou
emotion. In the event of his death
he is assured of frst-class funeral
with plumes and all the outward trap
pings OF woe, and he gets his none,
back besides.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Notice Of Final Proof.
U. S. Land Office at Minot, N.

July 9Th, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention to
make final proof in support OF her claim, and that
said--proof will be made before E Leonhardy,
Judge Of the county court of Williams county,
N. D., at Wiiston, N. D.. on August 49, 1898, viz:
MAGGIE BELL GRANT, formerly Maggie Bell
Newell}
Fl. E. No. as, for the ne14 of the seq of section
a. Township 1874, Range 101, and lots l, 2and z,
secti on 19, Township 154, Range 100.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
John sassen Gustav B. Metzger, John Heffer-
nan and Frederick Rounsaville, all of Nilliston,
North Dakota. THOMAS E. DISCARD,
iy8 Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Fruit and Confectionery.

The undersigned has just received
large invoice of choice fresh fruits and
candies, which she intends to keep con-
stantly on hand in connection with her
bakery business. Pies, cakes and fresh
bread supplied in any quantity on de-
mand. Ice cream served Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays. Give me a
call. Salesroom between Newton's place
and the Willlston Meat Market, on Main
street. Mr.. N. BELL1NeER.
Williston N. D., May II, 1898.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
THE KAISER AND Mr.. FIRTH.
Small Princes First Attempt q
Painting Was DisaxtrOus.

Painting Was DISASTROUS.
Although Prof. Knackfuss is usually
credited with assisting the kaiser in
the production of his surprising pic
lures, the German monarch owes his
earliest introduction to the mysteries
of art to an English painter. says the
London Chronicle. The first time the
kaiser handled brush was at Wind
sor, when Mr.. Firth was painting the
picture of the prince of Wales mar
riage for the queen. All the royal per-
sonages gave sittings to the artist and
the kaiser, then little four-year-old
prince, spent several mornings in the
room where the picture was being
painted. To keep the child quiet Mr..
Firth gave him some paints and brushes
and allowed him to dabble on one of the
unfinished corners of the canvas.
AS natural result of this very in
judicious proceeding the princes face
was in very few minutes covered with
streaka of green, blue and vermilion.
The sight of his smeared face terrified
his governess, who begged the artist
to remove the colors; and Mr.. Firth,
armed with rags and turpentine, had
nearly completed his task when the
pungent spirit found it's way into a
scratch upon thenchild's cheek. The
future kaiser screamed with pain, as
saulted the eminent painter with his
fists and hid himself under large
table, where he yelled until he was
! tired.i Mr.. Frish declares in his "Rem-
iniscences' that the little prince
showed most unforgiving spirit and
revenged himself afterward by sitting
so badly that the painter failed alto.
gether to produce satisfactory like.
ness.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Trees. Trees.

Now is the time to set out shade trees.
/ have large quantity of young trees,
embracing cottonwood, box elder and
ash. from one year old up, which will
furnish at the lowest possible prices. [
guaranty all trees to be first class. Trees
for tree claims, farms and Yards. Write
for prices. WEsLEYySMITH.
Williston, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Summons.

State of North Dakota, 49, In District Court
County.of Williams eS I'd Judicial District.
Edwin c. Miller, Plaintiff
VS..
Ada F. Miller, Defendant.t
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant in this action. and to serve copy of your
answer upon the subscriber at his office in the
Town of Williston, State of North Dakota, with
in thirty days after the service of this summons
upon you. exclusive of the day of service; and
in case of your failure to appear or answer,
judgment will be taken against you by default
for the relief demanded in.the complaint.
Dated at Williston; N. D., June 10th, A. D. 1888.
R. 81. COPELAND,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Williston, N D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Summons.

ss oan St o of Ma@s % 5nea
Cora Weller, plaintiff, VS.. David Weller, defen-
dant.
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant in this action, and to serve copy of your
answer upon the subscriber at his Office in the
Town of Williston, N. D., within thirty days af-
ter the service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of service; and in case of your
failure to appear or, answer, judgment will be
taken against you by default for the relief de
manded in the complaint.
Dated at Williston, N. D., June 2sth. 1898.
r. H. COPELAND,
Attorney for Pr intiff,
Ejy1 WillistN.;, n. D..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15
Summons.

Summons.
State Of North Dakota d In Rist5et GouTt
Melissa J. Hanson, plaintiff, VS.. Hans J. Hanson,
defendant.
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant in this action, and to serve copy of your
answer upon the subscriber at mis- Office in the
Town of WiIliston, N. D.. within thirty days af-
ter the service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of service; and in case OF
your failure to appear or answer, judgment will
be taken against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Williston, n. D., June 18th, 1898.
r. H. COPELAND,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
iy1 Wifliston, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-15

I. The Offer to surrender Santiago.
On Board the Dispatch Boat Wanda,
OF Juragua, July 9, via Kingston, ia
maica, July 1.-THE surrender of San
tiago was formally offered by the
Spanish commander, Gen. Toral, Sat-
&surday, but the conditions attached
caused prompt refusal of the offer by
Gen. Shafter. The negotiations, how
ever, resulted in the extension of the
armistice until noon Sunday. Gen.
Toral's proposal contemplated the i'm
mediate surrender of the city, but he
Assisted that his army be permitted to
march away under arms and with fly
ing colors and declared that he would
6Rht to the last ditch unless the con-
ditions were accepted. Gen. Shafter
replied that nothing but unconditional
surrender would be considered by him,
but he consented to cable the Spanish
offer to Washington, il the meantime
extending the armistice.
Prisoners of War.
Portsmouth, N. H., July 1.-THE
auxiliary cruiser St. Louis, with, 746
Spanish soldiers, including 81 officers,
arrived i'm Portsmouth harbor at $3.50
o'clock, Sunday morning, and few
uinutsss later dropped, anchor just
above Fishing island: The. big liner
left Guantanamo at six.o'clock' Tues
day afternoon, July s, and did not
make stop until she droppedanchor
in Portsmouth harbor.
Hs,,.y, Do~~> Talk
Madrid, July 11.-Information re-
ceived from the most reliable sources
IL to the effect that the darkest pes
simism pervades Madrid officialdom.
The hopelessness of the war is finally
recognized and the peace idea now
seems to predominant in the cabinet,
and negotiations are considered urgent.
The cabinet is likely to cohere until
peace is secured. 1t is now recognized
that Santiago de Cuba is completely
beleaguered and cannot hold out, owing
to the lack of provisions and munitions
of war. It is considered certain that
the Americans will blockade Cuban and
Puerto Rican ports, cutting off their
supplies, while the authorities are con-
WINGED that an American fleet is com.
ing to the peninsula. There is no con.
hdence felt that the powers will inter.
fere even if defenseless seaports are
bombarded, and, therefore, what meas
ures of defense are possible are being
adopted.
SPANS Naval LOSSES
Adetailed account has been published
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At the New Bakery.

Ice Cream and cake will be served at
Mrs. Bellinger's new Bakery Sulesroom
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evening. Don't forget it.. Now, young
man, give your girl an invitation to par
take of these rich treats.