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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
A Man of system.

A newspaper man of some celebrity
as disciplinarian was noted about his
Office for the extreme disorder of his
own desk. Though insisting upon
methodical habits on the part of his
employees, he gave his own pigeonholes
cleaning out and sorting over only
once a year, and his regular time for
doing this, oddly enough, was Wash
ington's birthday.
1t happened one year nevertheless
that he forgot to perform this task at
the proper time, and friend who hap
pened in at his Office on the morning of
Feb. 90 was surprised at finding him
surrounded by his usual hopeless litter
of letters and papers.
"How does this happen, Mr.. -"
he asked.
Forgot it," shortly answered the
editor.
"Well, you're going to clean things
up today, aren't you?"
''No, sir, was the reply. That job
goes over, under the rules, for another
year. You don't suppose l am going to
set an example Of irregularity to the
boys, do you? Not much!"
And he cleared away a space on his
desk and began writing an editorial on
the tariff. Youth Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
Her Impressions of Angels.

The wife of a we'll known senator
took her little daughter, a 4-year-old
damsel, to a matinee once to see Jack
and the Beanstalk." " A week or so aft
erward she was discovered pirouetting
and lifting her petticoats before a che
val glass. Her father reproved her and
told her it WASH t a pretty way to do.
why" said the child, Il saw the
angels do it. D."
1.-The angelsr' exclaimed her father.
"Why, where:"
"When mamma and l went to heaven
that day, said the child.
The father explained that the fancied
heaven was only the theater. The little
girls face fell.
"And wasn't they angels?" she asked.
"No, said the father; "they were
just girls. -
The child put on an air of intense
disgust.
"Well, " she said, 81 fink they ought
to be taxed home and spanked, cause
they wasn't dressed any more than an
gels. "-LewistOn Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
He Could See Through Them.

Carl Hertz, the we'll known conjurer,
once entertained company at friend 8
house by performing some of his clever
est tricks. One Of the parlor maids,
who had been passing cups cakes,
glasses and so on, was much interested,
and when the hostess gave a sign that
nothing more was needed the girl still
fingered to see the completion of the
trick just began.
"Will some one oblige me with a
heavy shawl or cioak?'' Hertz said.
Now" he went ON. selecting a big
cashmere shawl, 'you observe the thick
ness Of the shawl?' They all did, in
cluding the maid at the door. "Now,
will one of you be good enough TO write
number of three figures ON piece of
paper, being careful not to let me see
what is written?" One of the ladies did
so, while the maid at the door leaned
forward and began to breathe hard.
"Now place the written paper, with
the figures on the upper side, under the
shawl as l hold it. /" 1t was done. the
thickness of the shawl being between
Hertz and the paper as he looked down
toward it. There was breathless silence.
Then he said. "Surely the number is
761." 1t was. He had apparently seen
right through the thick shawl. Every
one was amazed.
Then upon the silence broke the
shrek of the maid at the door. With
one final gaze at the shawl and one at
the handsome conjurer she hid her rosy
face in her hands, yelling at the top of
her voice, whats the good of me
clothes?" and fled.-Argonaut.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
OuePr Fishes.

Amphibious fishes are to be found in
various quarters of the globe. Begin
ming in Europe, there is the blenny,
which, when kept in aquariums, has
been proved to require at least an hour's
pure air out of water to preserve it in
good health and spirits. In the tropics
is found the periophthalmus. which is
singularly amphibious and hops over
the muddy fats in search of food. nota-
bly, the crabs and mollusks left stranded
by the retreating tide. This fish is so
active on land that it is difficult to
catch, and various specimens brought
from Mauritius were secured by means
of a shotgun-truly unique method of
killing fish. This fish is also found at
Ceylon, and it is noticeable that when
chased they prepare TO escape by land
rather than by water; they really seem
to appreciate the sport.-Chicago News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
Nothing Was Lent.

care you the society editor:" asked
the large woman, who seemed to fill
the room.
"No, madam" said the one address
ed. II am only the court reporter.
Really? am surprised. But perhaps
you will do. Your paper said in its &C
count of the affair at my house that
floral decorations lent beauty to the
scene. l wish you would have your pa
per state that the floral beauty was not
lent. Everything was paid for. In
dianapolis Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
Plenty to Do.

81 thought you told me, Wilson, that
you intended to do business just the
same after you had moved into the sub
urbs. know you have plenty, but l
always thought you one Of those men
who insist upon dying in the harness.
"You were rigt about il, my old
friend. I believe that it would be i'm
possible for me to avoid spending at
least two or three hours q day on
change, but my time is completely tax.
en- up, and haven't looked at market
report for q month" -.. p .
"Wouldn't believe it if any one else
told me. How do you exist?"
'I'm having young trees set out, get
ting garden ready, experimenting the
building of a barn, watching them pave
the street and having a continued kick
with the assessors, who seem TO think
that my property is worth all paid for
it,
"You'l soon have all that off your
hands. I was afraid you might have
left Us permanently.
''Oh, I've only commenced. have a
Jersey cow, pointer pup, a tandem,
two Berkshire pigs and kodak, be-
sides''-
"Never mind. The COW, the pup and
the kodak are enough. I'll just tell the
boys that it's all off, SO far as trade
with you is concerned. You have three
fads that will keep you buster than a
coon in a bee tree. Detroit Free
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Smithfield K. l., March 2s 1885,
The undersigned hereby gives notice that she
has been appointed by the Probate Court of the
Town of Smithfield, Guardian of the person and
estate of Charles b. Anderson, of said Smithfeld,
and has given bond according to law.
All persons having claims against said ward are
notified TO present them and all persons indebt-
ed TO said ward 10 make payment 10 the under
signed, within six months from this date
al ct SARAH T.. ANDERSON.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
Mrs. smitherIeigh's Compensation.

Wasn't it awfully hard fox you to
give youH daughter up. Mrs. Smither-
leigh?"
"Yes, it was hard to think of it, but
she's going to live in the east, and i
have always wanted to spend a summer
down there so much. Chicago News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-05-13
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Smithfield, r. l., March 2S, lSsS.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that she
has been appointed by the Probate Court Of the
Town of Smithfeld, Guardian Of the person and
estate of VIM. II. Anderson, Of said Smithheld,
and has given bond according to law.
All persons having claims against said ward are
notified TO present them, and al persons indebted
10 said ward to make payment TO the undersigned
within six months from this date.
al 81 SARAH E. ANDERSON.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
Paris Again Stirred.

PARIS, Dec. 12-eM. Millevoye and
Comte de Ramel. members OF the cham
Der of deputies, headed an anti Dreyfus
demonstration this afternoon. They
marched TO the Cherche Midi prison
where Col. Picquart was confined, but
were stopped By the police. Millevoye
said they sdid not desire to conflict
with these brave fellows pointing to
the police, adding that they achieved
their object in. being able to shout;
aSpit upon Picquart," who could hear
them from the window in his prison.
The crowd then marched to the resi-.
dence of General Zurlindsn, the militia
~ governor of Parif, cheering for the
army and chanting moIotonously
"Spit upon Picquart.n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12- Major Gen.
sral Miles appeared today before the
house committee on military affairs for
Q ahearing relative to the proposed re-
organization and increase Of the army.
Two bills for this purpose are pending,
one drawn by Miles the other introduc-
Cd by Chairman Hull of military CON-
mittee.
TWO OPPOSING MEASURES.
The Hull bill appears more satisfac-
tory to congress, because it provides
fer an army Of 92, 900 men, with less
than 5000 commissioned officers, and
does not propose to revive the grade of
general Of the army. This bill meets
with the approval of Secretary Alger
and the war department The senate
has also before it the bill prepared by
General Miles, which does not meet
with administration approval because
it is alleged to be top heavy and pro.
vides for toe many high-salaried officers,
with general, two lieutenant generals,
ten major generals, Twenty-Five briga-
dier generals and about 4,0.V commits
stoned officers for an army of $4,000
men.
TALKS TOsTHE GALLERIES.
Before the house committee General
Miles said he always favored the estab-
lishment of q fixed standard for the
army. The experience of last year, he
said, demonstrated that the present
military establishment was inadequate
to maintain our position as frst-class
power. It was necessary to consider
both our military requirements at home
and those in the new colonial depen-
denotes abroad; also the rapidly increas-
ing demand made by the sea coast forti-
fications. The latter far as completed
required 1855 batteries of artillery and
when the entire increase in coast de-
fenses was completed 365 batteries
would be required. The war with
Spain required $1,000 men for actual
geld operations at various points. Since
then there had been reinforcements for
garrison and other purposes.
THE FRONTIER BUGBEAR,
At the time Miles pointed out that
the necessities at home must not be
overlooked. The entire frontier had
been stripped Of troops during the war
andcomplaints were coming in that the
lives, families and property of those
aleng the frontier were jsopardized. In
particular there were fears of an out
break in the Sioux country because Of
the absence of troops. 1t was not de-
sirable, therefore, to SO withdraw our
forces from the frontier as to leave
them defenseless or invite disorder.
These considerations, said Miles, led
him to recommend the standard of one
soldier for each 1000 population at
home, with native troops on basis Of
tive native soldiers for every thousand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
SUDDEN DEATH OF GEN. CALIXTOs GARCIA
Fioar and Vest Quite Warm the Trail of the
Administration.
THE ExpANsIoNIsT FIGHT GROWS INTERESTING

, loss. She was valued at $4,000. 1t is
supposed thecrew escaped on the ice.
The vessel was owned by John Corri-
gan of Cleveland.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 12-The st.
John Howard, the largest freight and
passenger carrier in the south, burned
during the Dight at Columbia, La. The
boat had 1000 bales of cotton on board.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS,
THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ..12.-In tho Sen
ate Hoar and Hale presented resolu-
tions from citizens of their respective
states, Massachusetts and Maine, re.
monstrating against the extension Of
American sovereignty over the Philip
pine islands and against the acquisition
of foreign territory without the consent
of the people.thersof. The resolutions
were referred to the committee on for
eign relations.
Pettigrew introduced bill authoriz-
ing A. A. Bartlett to raise the battle.
ship Maine and transport it to the Un-
tied States. Hoar introduced the fol-
lowing resolution:
| "That the committee on military af-
fairs be instructed to inquire and re-
port as soon as may be, whether some
policy may not be established by which
the soldiers of the regular army who
have families or parents depending on
them for support, or whose education
or opportunities for business will be
seriously interfered with by longer
continuance in the military service and
who enlisted for the war, or udder the
assurances that they would be held only
while the war lasted, may be promptly
discharged and their places as far as
necessary filled with new recruits"
Vest, of Missouri. called up his res
olution declaring that The constitution
confers no power on the federal govern
msnt to acquire territory to be held and
governed permanently as colonies. He
did not propose, he said, to say any
thing that would necessitate a secret
session, as he had no intention to dis
cuss any treaty now pending, or to be
proposed hereafter. 1t seemed to him
peculiarly appropriate to discuss the
powers of the United States govern
ment under our constitution. "When
the principal law officer of the govern
ment," said he, "says that the constitu-
tion is too small for the present condi-
tion of our government, At seems to me
to be time to inquire. what that consti-
tuition is"
Senator Vest added: "Our fsre.
fathers fought four years against taxa
tion without representation"
"The declaration of independence
had been drawn up With the idea that
ell governments derived their just pow.
ers from the consent Of the governed -
said Vest. He thought it was the pur-
pose of the expansionits to adopt o
European policy of colonization, not
withstanding the principles of this gov
eminent were the granting of citizen
ship to all within the jurisdiction OF
the government except alone the In.
dians. "When, where, and how" he
asked, "have we surrendered the great
power principle that this is csnfeder-
alton of'ststes cannot conceive 1t te
be possible to point out any other form ei
government under the constitution"
The Nicaraguan canal bill was tsken
up in the senate. Morgan took the
floor to make speech in support of it
THE HOUSE.
In the house Grout, Republican, Of
Vermont, introduced the District oil
Columbia appropriation bill and the
house proceeded with District of Co
lumbia business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
LABORING MEN MEET.
Kansas City the Scene of Two
Important Annual Conven-
tions.

KANSAS Cry. Mo, Dec. 12.-The
eighteenth annual convention of the
American Federation Of Labor met
this morning. About $50 delegates are
present. William Thorne and William
Inskip, represented the British trades
union congress. Inskip's mission is to
plead for closer alliance between the
United States and the mother country
along industrial as we'll as political
lines.
The work ef opening day included
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
BUILDING TRADE COUNCIL.
Cherokee Kick.

WICHITA, Kan. Dec. 12-The status
of several Thousand negro citizens Of
Cherokee nation is attracting great at
tention at TahIequah, l. 7. The,D Cher
okee slave holders sdid not define7- She
position of these slaves when they be.
came free and many bhF Ks are now
seeking the best allotmeE I of land and
also demanding their pr .ata Of the in
vested fund of several millions. The
full bloods seriously object.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
New and Elaborate Stage Settings,
Watch for the Street Parade. :. !.


Mrs. T. Troutman has leased the
Lusk property on Douglas avenue.
These rooms have been thorougly rem
ovated, new carpets, bedding and re-
furnished throughout. Can be had
single or in suite at reasonable prices.
Enquire next door to Colorado tele-
phone office, Douglas avenue. 24-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
SOLDIER AND PATRIOT.
Gen. Callxto Garcia Dies Sudden
ly in Washington OF Pneu-
monia.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l2.-General Cal
ixto Garcia, the distinguished Cuban
warrior, head of the commission sent to
this country by the Cuban Assembly,
died yesterday, of pneumonia.
The funeral of General Garcia will
be held tomorrow at st. Patrick's
church. The body will be placed in a
vault at Arlington, pending its removal
to Cuba. The government will place
war ship at the disposal Of the Cubans
for this purpose. q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
TosDay,s Fire RECORD.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Dec. l2-Fife
breke out on the steamer Aurora near
Bar peint on Lake Erie today. She
uas seuttIed te prevent total destruc-
hep' The cargo Of whsat uas fetal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
MARKETS..
Kansas City Stock

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12. 2.-Cattle-
Receipts, 5000; steady to strong
native steers, SO O0@5.50; Texas steers
$2.25@435; Texas cows, $2.25@3 10;
native cows aud heifers, S1.50@3.75;
stockers aud feeders, $3.000425; bulls,
$1.25@$3.50.
Sheep Receipts, 1000; firm; lambs
$4.0O05.50; muttons, $2.0004.10.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
Most UndIenIfIed.

HAVANA. Dec, l2.-While Captain
General Castellanos was In bis bed
room yesterday evening the roof fell in,
wounding him 10 beth shoulders, breast
and face.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

s Pictures 81 per dozen. also picture
frames at half price for th next thirty
days, at the at Plaza gallery. s7-tf2
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

For sale at a bargain, one thorough
bred, .petigreed year old Jersey bull.
INQUIRE of A. We'll, Bridge street, 2ltf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

committee reports. the seating and re-
lection Of contested delegates and the
annual address Of President Samuel
Gompers. tt
BUILDING TRADE COUNCIL.
Theodore S. Jones. ,of Kansas City.
president Of the National Building
trades council. called the second an.
nual convention to order this morning.
One Of the most important questions
to be brought up will be the establish
ment Of joint board of arbitration. to
be composed Of master builders and
members Of the building trades council
whose Office shall be the settlement by
arbitration of all disputes and griev-
ances between employer and employe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

councfis'a never smile
Good contisle's bad luck.
The order writS
life, accident antr and
has a largo membersn de-
ferent states, and alsof
sexes. Address J. w. z
Manager, Springer, N. M,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
cattIe and ! beep.

ChttIe hnd heep.
CHICAGO, Dec. IL. - Cattle-Re-
ceipts, $4,000; steady; beeves; $3.30@
$50; cows and heifers, $2O5@
AGO; Texas steers, 50 30@425; stock
ers and feeders. S2.S0@4l0.
Sheep Receipts, 10000; best steady;
others 5010 cents lower; natives sheep,
81 50@4.35; westerns, $300@425;
lambs, $3.7505.30.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12
This Feast Made a Great Success In Las
Vegas Chis Year

a large congregation assembled at the
synagogue yesterday afternoon to wit
ness the good things which DR.. Bonn
helm might have in store for the big
folks and the little folks. The follow
ing was
THE PROGRAM:
l. Regular divine service for Chanukah,
Conducted by............ .......
Masters Jacob Levi and A. Bonnheim
2. Chahukah prayer, by masters. .....
...Gilbert Rosenwald and Louis Judell
9. Bensdiction and lighting the can
dles,..... ............... Boys
4. "Moous Eur Jeshuosi (Hebrsw
Song. g................... Sunday School
5. Defamation. Miss Jennette Danziger
&. Poem. ......... Master Louis Rosenthal
7. Poem, .....Master Sam Greenberger
8. Defamation !. j. 4. Miss Lille Colman
8. Defamation. -. Master Louis Judsll
10, Reading from tho Bible .....s....
.................... Miss Bertha Cohn
II. Poem. Master Bernie Marcus
IL. Poem. m...... Master Gilbert Rosenwald
l3. Historical account of the origin of
the Chanukah Feast by............
......Jacob Levi and Arthur Bonnhsim
IA. 4 song...... -. .......Miss Rothgeb
10. Poem. ......... Miss Bertha Cohn
16. Bsnediction, in Hebrew and Eng
lish, by..................... ......
-. Arthur Bonnheim and Jacob Levi
1t was the unanimous opinion of
these present that this was one of the
finest Chanukah celebrations ever wit
messed in this or any other Jewish con-
gregation. The: divine service as rem
dered by two young boys, as men
toned in the program, wasa feature
indeed. 1t evinced the fact of what a
painstaking teacher DR.. Bonnheim must
be in teaching these young children the
correct and fluent reading of the He
brew language. Where all did so well
The OPTIo does not like to particular
ize, but cannot refrain from mention
ing little Miss Bertha Cohn. Her read
ing from the Bible could not be ex-
celled by any high school pupil. The
child was seven years old last week
Her poems, too, were randered In an
admirable way, giving evidence of the
fact of the wonderful latent talent this
young child possesses, Little Samuel
Greenberger was fine figure, and ren.
dered bis poem well for so young q
child. AS mentioned before. all pupils
did excellentIy well, and the whole con.
gregation was pleased with what they
witnessed. A distribution of candy
ansong the pupils gave fine finishing
touch to the picture which The OPTre
herewith exhibits to its readers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

Money Market.
New YORK. Dec. l2.-Money on call
neminally at 2@21S per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 5A04 per cent.
Metal Market.
New YORK, Dec. l2.-Siiver 59s6
Lead SO. 45.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

CHICAGO. Dec. NV wheat-Dec. 6SS4
May 6516@4.
Corn.-Dec. 33; May, 34lS.
Oats.-Dsc., 25%; Nay, 26@H.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

- s0ftened
DIG MS putya i9 The that life
@ octaron are forgotten troubles
respecting intention ---.eas wiped away
lam j. Bryan were system that these
by the oenghens smuatso beeayed family
stomach and
cpters Is
~ w ~ n' y 1t drives unheaIthrg
@ On as as cp0n @ o. vans M rs anaomo activity
beepeerfu spirits Committee
no of Fetten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-12

CELEBRATION OF cHANUKAH.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

The following piece of herb folk
lore was told to NE many years ago
by a North Lincolnshire lady: On
the night our blessed Lord WAS born
tho stable Of the nativity was litter
ed with bracken and what we now
call the yellow lady's bcdstraw.
Before this time both these plants
had produced in the summer time
insignificant little white flowers, hut
then it was the depth of winter, and
they were tlowerless.
When the first cry of the divine
infant was heard, the bedstraw
burst into bloom i'll honor Of the
birth of the Saviour of the world,
but the bracken made no sign of
reverence; So it has come to pass
that the hracken has ever since been
deprived of the power of producing
any blossoms whatever, while the
bedstraw has been eIdo"e1 with
long sprays Of golden tlorets. Notes
and Queries.