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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
PRECIOUS Me-.
Gold and Platinum Are Cheap Com
pared With Some of Them.

''Ihe majority Of people when asked
to name the most precious metals usu-
ally mention gold as first, platinum as
second and silver as third, said the
prOprlet0" Of large assaying ana rem
ing establishment to the writer recently.
"NOw, let Us see how near the truth
they would be. Gold is worth about
$3.50 per pound troy, platinum $3.50,
and silver about $12.
eve will now compare these prices
with those Of the rarer and less we'll
known metals. To take them in alpha
betical order bar9lm, the metal which
Davy isolated from its ore, baryta, IN
1908, sells for $3.50 pound when it is
sold at all, and calcium is worth 81, 500
pound Cirium is a shade higher. Its
cost is $3.50 an ounce, or 81. 920 per
pound. These begin to look like fabu-
lOus prices, but they do not reach the
highest point, chromium being 5000.
Cobalt falls to about half the price of
silver, while didymium, the metal iso-
lated by Masander, is the same price
as calcium. Then comes gallium, which
ID MUIlu 20, SOO du OuuC6. WIN IQlS
metal the highest price is reached, ana
it may well be called the rarest and
most precious of metals.
"Glucium is worth $3.50 per ounce /;
indium, $3.50; iridium, $65S pound;
janthanium, $175, and lithium, S160
per ounce. Nidium costs 1928 per ounce !;
osmium, palladium, platinum, potas-
sium and rhodium bring respectively
S640, $400, $190, $40 and $512 rer
pound. Strontium costs 1928 an ounce !;
tantaum, $144; tilurium, 50; thorium,
$272; vanadium, $500; yttorium, $144,
and zinconium, $3.50 an ounce.
"Thus we see that the commonly re-
ceived opinion as to what are the most
precious metals is quite erroneous. Ba-
rum is nearly four times as valuable as
gold and gallium more than 100 times
as costly, while many Of the other met
ais mentioned are twice and thrice as
valuable Aluminium, which cost So
and SO pound in 1890, is now pro-
duced as cheaply az are iron, zinc, lead
and copper. Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
Christening Battleships.

1t is not believed that the origin of
christening the warship was due to an
act of irreverence as a mock baptism,
but that its earliest inception was the
human sacrifice, then the libatiOns Of
wine of Greece and the north, and, with
the spread of the Christian religion, the
blessing of the battleship, a custom OBJ
served today in all Roman Catholic
countries. The object was the same in
both the pagan and Christian rites, to
make the career of the ship successful
by an appeal to the protection of un-
known powers Even the superstitiOns
of those old days come down to US. Ws
may not steal wood to make a swift
keel for our new ship in the night, on
the principle that thieves run fast in
the darkness, but ships sail out of Mar
blehead today with a broom nailed to
the mast, and no crew will start out on
a Friday unless under compulsion.-
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
Still the Boss.

They had been chums during their
schooldays, but had drifted apart.
Years after they met again.
"What became of that auburn haired
Jones girl that used TO be the boss ten
mis- player in our set?''
81 married her" " replied the other.
"And does she still play tennis?"
queried his friend.
"No," was the reply, and look of
sadness stole over his face, "but she's
still the boss. Chicago News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
SPECIAL NOTICE

Ladies and gentlemen can visit the professor
without fear Uf having their confidence betrayed.
Prof. Turner has thousands Of written testimoni-
ais from leading citizens OF the United States but
he never publishes name Ofsny Of his patrons,
aS he considers his business a sacred trust. II
yOu doubt nis ability call and he will give you
positive evidence in your own case.
Unlike the fortune teller and pretender, he
asks no fee in advance and absolutely refuses tO
accept any remuneration for his readings II per-
feet satisfaction is not given.
The professors fees are within the reach Of all,
and IL costs no more 10 consult him than II does
those who are less competent.
an business sacred and strictly confidential.
Hours 10 q. m. 10 ?. IN. Sundays not open.
Remember the number, as he uses no sign.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04

To Cure Csnstipatioa Forever.
Take Csscsrsts Candy Oathsrtie. lee or &c.
II c C c. fail 70 cure, druggists refund money.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04

Dr. Butler has nad over thirty years of dental
experience. He makes teeth, full and partial
sets, on rubber, gold and other metal plates, Mt
ting the most difficult mouths satisfactorily;
fills teeth with all the materials in use, ia the
very best way for their preservation; does first
class crown and bridge work; extracts teeth
with and without anaeSthetics. All work warrants
ted Consultation free Office hours, $50 a. m,
to p. m 2s6 Westminster street, over Gilmores
Trunk Store.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
$1,000 CHALLENGE
And al challenges accept
ed, and in return cha1-
1engeS the world

to any medium, palmist or clairvOyant that can
excel HIM in his wonderful revelation of ones
past, present and future.
He asks those who have been imposed upon,
humbugged and deceived by INSCRIPTIONS. un-
educated persons (whO are claiming this divine
gift of clsirvOyancy or mediumship) not TO de-
SPAR. but 10 come and be convinced that he
can help you. He has others, why not you
Endowed with his wonderful power by the Al
mighty he has made il his life study, and has
now reached sui highly developed condition
that he can read your life like a book and give
you proper advice.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
knew His Business.

Hoax-You know Schneider, the bot
tier, who recently became a magistrate?
Joax-Yes.
"Well, he discharged a prisoner yes
terday who was charged with stealing
a dozen bottles of beer"
"So?"
eyes. Schneider said that WASH t
enough to make a case. e."-Philadelphie
Record,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
Dividends Out of Life.

The fools who give the "a hours to
business and boast Of it may oriticise
the man who can expel business from
his mind and enjoy his books, his
friends, his club, the theater, the opera,
the dinner or the dance, but the cheer
full man gets dividends out Of life where
the other gets rouble.-Chauncey NJ.
Depew.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04

The pain Of burn or scald is almost
Instantly relieved by applying Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. 1t also heals the in
jured parts more quickly than any other
treatment. and without the burn is very
severe does not leave a scar. For sale by
VIM. Dunning & Bro, 352 Manton Ave,
B A. Smith, Olneyville, q. r. Parker,
Johnston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-11-04
New York, New Haven & Hartford R.R.
EASTERN DISTRICT.
Oct. 10th, 1898.
Trains Leave Olpeyvius for
PROVIDENCE, R. 1.

Trains Leave OlneyviIie for
East Greenwich and Way StatiOns-6:5s, 7:4f
9:4G a. m; l2:I6, 1:46, 386 5:16 6:l5, 7:l6
1ll6 p. IN. Sundays SOL, q. m; : .Ol n. N.
WEXFORD Junction 6:5S, 46 40, a. m. /; l 40,
3:46, $40, u16 p. IN. Sundays Sol, a. m,
SOL p. m.
Kingston 6:5S, 7:46L, :i6L, a. m; l,46L 3:46L
7l6M p. m Sundays Sol, 8. m, sol p. m.
Westery-6 5S, :i6l4, 9:46L a. m; ; l 46L, 8 46L
546L, 716M p. m; Sundays SOL, Il. N,
Sol p. m.
New London 6:5S, 7:46L, 946L a. m; :46L.
346L, 5,+5L p. m; Sundays Sol a. N.
5.sl pm.
For Proyldenee-6:S5, Gas, 7:8,, 7:l6 sI5. 8:85.
935, 1915, ll:35 q. M; l2:l' 30, :45, 4:l5,
4:35, 6:l5. 1908, 7.35, 1O:45 p. m. Sun
days, 900, 9:85. a. m; lbs 5 :35. 6 200, p. m.
Return. 6:2O, 6:52
7:4O, 900, 9:4O a. m, 1910. 1920, 40, 2:20,
$40, 4:2O, 30, $40, 6:lO. 6 30, 7:1O, 10
IL 20, p. m. Sundays, 1855, 9:2O, m, 90 :55
$40, p. u.
l. Change at Wickfold Junction.
M Change at East Greenwich.
A G.. KENDALL,
PETER CLARK, Genl Pass. Ag't
Gem Sup't
GEO. L. CONNOR, Pass. Traffic Mgr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

1.-Two lltuo city Let Us hear from the
travelling men in that section.
MIR. james Lawlor of Houston has been
awarded the lease of the new depot dining
room at Yoakum. Mr. Iawlor has the
reputation of being ono of the best hotel
mon in the State of Texas. Tho Lawlor
hotel in Houston. 81 which ~ is proprl
etor, is second to none in the state.
Editor Everett o. the san Antonio Tx
press SAYS that " To "A man III tree It
seems that tho hotel people would take
snttcicnt pride Ia their houses and for
thor own comfort to keep the toilet rooms
Glenn without tho asking" Nevertheless
there are agreaL number who do not. and
special committee viii probably he the
best means OF reaching them.
The annual convention OF the texas dtvi-
zion or tho Travellers Protective Associa
ton, which Is TO be held in Galveston some
time probably the last OF April, promises
to be one Of the most important nyor held
IN Texas The membership Of tie Texas
division VIII probably reach 1900 by that
time, which viii be the largest ever at
tainod bv travelling mems association in
this State. As thr membership increases
80 docs The interest in ne affairs of the
association increase, Therefore, all Mem.
bers who can should attend this meeting
which bids fair to eclipse at, furalts meet
ings. The good people %. Galveston have
begun already TO make preparation FOR our
coming.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

AIR ZENITH Brandon an old traveller OF
Columbus, was in Victoria SATURDAY
MIR, Z j. Burgess. representing the iIous-
ton Drug company. was working the Vie
tdcin trade Wednesday.
Mr., g, A. Mensus. representing Men,
sung Bros. ~ Co OF Galveston. was IN Cuero
and Victoria Wednesday,
Mir Z j. Burgess representing tho Hous-
ion Drug company and who has Teen a
member OF the state at large, has Joined
Post u at Victoria.
Mr. \. G. Shell of San Antonio, repre-
scNtng Stake Bros, Of San Antonio. MAS
IN Victoria "Wednesday. He was taken se-
rlousiy III while In Victoria, but it Is hoped
that he viii speedily recover,
Mr. w, d. Hensley, State representative
OF the Merchants Publishlng company OF
san Francisco aud New Orleans and who
makes his headquarters In Houston. was In
Victoria and Port Lavaca "Wednesday
Mr. a, A. smoot. representing the Wa
ples-Platter Grocer company uf Fort worth
was in Victoria "Wednesday. MIR. smoot has
Been enjoying quite a nice trade and was
very especially good over his .igar trade.
MIR. a, IL. r. Fullerton represcnting
Williams, Richardson & Co.. wholesale dry
goodS of New Orleans nut his application
IN again ana is now member of Post o
al Victoria.
Messrs. John henderson. representing w.
d. Cleveland CO. of Houston. Robert
Groee. representlls j. Willis * bro.
OF Galveston, and Louis DeMushe, rtpre-
senting He,Ienscog a co. of Victoria. have
been Transferred from Post Nj. Cuero, to
Post o, Victoria
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

that ever sailed down the Mississippi and
II was almost swanlped BY the big licenses
uefnahuea whenever We landed. Finally
at Memphis, the thing eliminated Tha
merchants were IN in arms against the
show because they said we would take
TOO much money away from the city. We
We're notified that no license would be
issued, and that We would not be allowed
TO give orr show at the wharf. So We
steamed out into the middle of the river.
little tug plying back ana forth between Ia
SHORE and the steamboat. The idea ~ =
circus on board OF steamboat M iha
Memphis people hard. and tlSat night We
were crowded TO the guards and we MAD n
play three, midstream dates in The neigh
borhood within week"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
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ORIGIN OF PINK LEMONADE,
How Circus Clown Met "a Tex


How circus Clown Met "a Texas
Emergency.
The origin OF pink lemonade" said an
Old circus clown to New York CONNER
eial. Advertiser reporter has long bean
shtouded in mystery, Ike some other be-
S'nnings In history, But here IS the true
story; In lS51 was travelling in the South
With Jcie Mabie's big show | was doing
tumbllng and acrobatic act in the ring
aud had not yet begun to aspire 10 the cap
aud bells, One afternoon, just before the
doors We're opened, Mabie came to me IN
great distress and told me that the clown
had jumped the show, a circus without
clown would be serious AFFAIR any
where, but in Texas in those days IL meant
destruction 10 our property and possibly
bodily harm to ourselves. You see thoss
Texans didn't have much else to do. and
SO they found time to study the bills care
fully. They insisted upon getting their
full moneys worth. and wanted every
thing promised ON the bills, Some OF our
best printing couldn't be put up in Texas
a. all, because. you know, there are things
on circus POSTERS which arc beyond the
possibility Of mifillment We showinsn
look upon those pictures with the artists
eye ana We got 70 feeling sorry 10 think
what the Texans We're missing.
Wen. 70 come TO the point, Went Into
mo ring as clown and made n hit. | kent
Il up for couple OF weeks, dong my o,ner
act us we'll, and all for one salary
One morning went to the manager and
told him that would have 10 have some
extra seauins IL he wanted me TO play
clown any more. He answered that MAS
getting enough. and IL wasn't satisfied
could Quit He thought he had me there.
icr Texas Was no, The kind OF a country a
man would enjoy being left In. Hut / was
. younsster then and didn't mind takins
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
THE RELIEF COMMITTEE.
Work That Can he Done for Those
Needing Assistance.
OF AMe.ioA

work That Can he Done for Those
Needing Assistance.
TO tho Members OF the T. =. A., Texas
Division.
AS chairman Of the relief committee, l
again make general request to all NOM
bers that they report 10 my committee any
suffering, sickness or want among our
fellow members who may need our aid and
assistance.
We VIII do our duty by each and every
member, VIC want no snffering among
our flock II we can possibly avoid ~ We
desire that happiness be ever prevailing
among aud sorrow be banished forever
from our midst.
/ desire TO remind cur brother-membcrs
that we all need relief, aid, encourage
ment. sunny smile and kind wesA, alid
/ take the liberty TO appoint each and
every member Of the Texas division also
d member OF tho relief committee.
II should be our duty 10 be kind to each
other. 10 groct one another with a word OF
welcome aud tho right hand OF fellowship,
until tho flower Of humanity has blossoInsl
Ia all onr hearts My heart pours out to
the man who meets you with sunny emile
that drives caro- away, a man with a ins
ing face that represents ihr month OF June
and makes all Tho year summer.
Let Us cultivate humanity, that divine
plant. until ii gives its perfume to The air
and ut last reaches all mankind 4
Adolph I.ildt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
POST 0 AT VICTORIA.
IMPORTANCE or MAT CITY As A
~AfMEHcIAL CESrER.
a n. r. a, Post Organised Under
Most Favorable Observation-Disclosures
Observation-Disclosures Secured.

AS predicted in the columns at tho Tray
elers Protective Association department OF
The Post Iioutishlng post OF the Travel
ers' Protective Association was organized
at Victoria Wednesday, the preliminarIea,
as announced last sunday having been Ncfi-
pieted last Saturday hs Messrs Dleckmann
and Holland.
without any previous notification, otheT
than hint through the Columns Of Ihe
Post, the above named gentlemen called on
those who were eligible 30 membership and
all who wcro called unou gladly signed an
application. In hess than three hours time
n sufficient number were obtained TO guar
antee the organization OF Post q, only
men Of sterling worth were invited to join
this post and consequently there viii be no
iagsnrds aud other posts throughout the
State need 10 look we'll to their laurols
as Post . knows no such word MS taii.
and Viii always be found In the front rinks
In Travellers Protective Association work
Each applicant was notified 10 DO present
In the parlors OF the Mutt hotel AZ 10
o'clock "Wednesday morning at which Tins
President Dieekmann called thom 10 order
ana the following officers We're elected:
President. Charles q Levi FIRST vice
nresident, +. n. Mitchell; second vice pr.si-
dent Robert Il. Groces third vice president.
/ l., Al. Fritz; secretary and treasurer, Frank
p. Lander.
Board of directors; O.. A. Lsvi. J. II.
Nntneider. Jr.. v, 70. Goldman. ". q.
Heath Il. r. DeMourho; chairman railroad
5eommlttec. John w Henderson, chairman
legislative committee, j. X. Hexter: chair.
man hntsl committed, p. j. Burgess; chair-
man employment committee, l.. r. be-
Mnnehe;; chairman press committed. @. g..
Holland. Post physician. DR.. II, O..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
EditorinI uot..

Eleven more posts aud the alphabet viii
be exhausted IN Texas.
Nothing further has heen heard frem FL
faso' Are We 10 have a post out theres
sanitary committee Is necessity, 1t
y 70 be hoped that President plerkmann
WIZ sivc this his early attention.
An amendment to the constitution viii,
De onered ut ehe National convention
which VIII provide for admitting travelling
men who represent the business depart
ment OF metropolitan dailies.
Quite great deal Of interest has been
worked up between the two sides striving
fcr new members. and before the meeting
~ the convention several eyes viii be
opened wide, Texas viii surely numher
ZOO members by April Is.
4 would seem that Beaumont could
easily organize "a Travellers Protectlsa
Association post with tho manufacturing
ana wholesale Interests represented in that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
IL Would puy.

IT would pay railroads like tho San An
tonic and Aransas Pass, New York Texas
and Mexican and othor roads that cniy run
one PASSENGER train zach way DER day, 10
attach PASSENGER coach 10 their local
freight trains Hcsides ~ would be q great
convenience TO the travelling public rhs
Austin division Of tho liouston and rsXaa
Central run niSed train At night The
Gut. West TEXAS and Pacific run a mixed
train between Port Lavaea and Cutrn in
addition to the pAssunger un,wecn Cuero
aud Victoria The Missouri. kansse and
Texas and G,df Colorado aud Santa 10
roads cnrry passengers 1n all OF their local
freight trains and 1t onabl0s travelling men
20 make the small towns And soSes time
and money TO all that travel. rle II ore
eonNeniences afforded the travelling public
the greater the travel
IT " 10 he hopod all loads VIII conclude
10 carry passengers on their local tielehts
especially where they ony have tno pas
senger train cReh way por day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
Two Drun,,ncrs In a no,d-up.

| Pacific Coast Commercial Travelei.
The Uniontown stage was held up by u
lone hlshwayman near Lewiston, Idaho, On
October 10. The driver was rather eA-
pectlns it, az he had made two trips Win
| out being molcsted and allowed that he
was about due TO chuck out the box again.
Even the stage horses In that country aye
so accustomed To stage rohhcres that when
they see a man with gun they rnnie-
diaiely stop. This particular highwaynuln
held n teD-Ccnt hook on etiquette ia pne
hand and u Winchester rifln in tho othcr.
please excuse me for not raising my
hat, began the hlghwaymtn. In sweet,
mellow voice hut both OF my hands are
engaged. " you VIII klndly transfer the
treasure box from tho front boot to the
roadside there viii be no occasion for The
company TO engage another driver to fill
your place"
No driver could resist gnch gcntlomau-
~ apnea, especially at tho muzzle Of a
well-olled Winchester with a hair trigger
Tho request was honorod and u heavily
mufolcd young man accepted an lDvitatgnn
to alright from the stage aud crncl the box
open with an axe.
Among tho other passengers were two
commercial travellers from San Francisco
G. w, Morton and .. 70. Showers who
upon reqiiaing what WAS going on, Immr-
diately hid their bottles Under the seat
ousnnnH They know what Il meant 10
lose good liquor IN Idaho.
Say contain don't we get drink out
Of thls2" inquired Morton
No id nonsensol' said the highway
man.
Can you accommodate mo with n
match?' broke IN ShOwcrs
"Horo's hnnoh'' nereoualy replied the
highwayman, "tnr Gods sake driver. drive
on. Thoae follows are duummers aud they
viii talk mo out Of my gun next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

The storm waves will reach this meridian
and the other changes noted will occur at and
within 100 miles OF Houston. within ,wcntv-
four hours of p. m. of the dates given no.
low:
February 2o-Chaneeable.
February 2l--Coolcr.
February aa--cool.
February sa-Moderatine.
February 24-warmer
February as-Threatening.
February 2sChangeable.
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thinner o.. Mil.nn

On March and 4 Rev Homer n. VIII
son VIII deliver his two famous lectures.
Americas unerowned Queen aud "rf1s
Manhood 1t Hanschiia's npera hoase IN
Victoria Under the auspices OF Post q, Tray
elers' Protective association He win also
lecture for three nlsh,s in cnero under lid
auspices OF Post NJ, Mr.. Wilson q 4 IA.
yorite among travelling men. as evidenced
by his having been elected roth Natloral
and State chaplain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

chances. Besides, 1 had saved about $40.
ana ! felt rich quit the show right oil,
bought couple of mules and an old COW
erred wagon, and hsd just enough left to
invest In some peanuts, sugar tartarie acid
ana one lemon. Talk about good friendsl
Why, that one lemon stuck 10 mo To the
end. followed the circus with my wagon
ana pair and every time the tents were
pitched would mount box and sing Out.
Here's your icc-cold lemonade
Made In the shade
BY an old maid.
STICK your finger In the CLASH.
I'm freeze tight fast.
The deeper You din
The swee,er IL grows.
just Ike honey from Il rose.
SO good SO sweet. so sour.
itli give you joy for half AN hour.
The lemonade sold splenddiy. and {,
couldn't wait on the negroes fast enough
One day while was surrounded by !
mob scrambling Tor the LIQUID refresh
ment l noticed suddenly that my water
SUPPLY had almost run out There were
no wells or springs in sight. So | rushed
INTO the big tent to get some water The
elephants had Just been fed aud watered
anu ah the tanks were empty. In the
excitement Of the moment | invaded the
dressing tents. Fannie Jameson the old
ttino queen Of bareback epuestrlanisn
was standing In front Of a tub wringing
out pair az pink tights that she had
been washing, The aniline dye had stained
the water deep pink. | didn't stop to
ask any questions but grabbed the tub
and ran. As I mounted The box threw
in some acid and the property lemon and
called out 10 the customers to come nm
quickly and buy some fine strawberry
lemonade My sales were doubled that
day and since then no well-regu,ated Cir.
Gus Is without pink lemonade.
~ nor easy 10 get the better Of show
men continued the old clown. They're
pretty We'll IN to the tricks Of The aver
age cormuniss. and have = few of their
own was with the first steamboat show
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

President piecSmann is in receipt of com
munications from tho Port Arthur railroad
and citizens OF that Mace inviting the Nom.
bers sof our association to visit the Fort
dnring the meeting OF our State convention
al Galveston. ~ "