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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
MAY BE THE MISSING LINK.
That Mysterious and Useless Organ of
Man, the yermiform Appendix.

Man, the yermiform Appendix.
A distinguished paleontUiogist claims
to have discovered facts serving 70 show
that the vermiform appendix, that myS-
teriously useless organ that has annoyed
the human family so much of late
years, is no more nor less than the rudi-
mentary remnant of the giZZard with
which he believes the mOnStrouS pro-
genitors of man Of the tertiary period
of the earth's existence were supplied.
Some of these gigantic creatures, lizards
in form, birds IN kind, animals in some
functions, are believed to have devel-
oped by the gradual stages described by
the supporters of the theory Of evolu-
ton into the semblance Of human be-
ing.
If the bird form be the original Of the
human race, it is reasonable 10 believe
that it may have been supplied with a
gizzard, which IN the bird of modern
time possesses q definite and important
function in the digestion of the food.
The bird having no teeth the food is in
many cases swallowed whole. Some
birds can crush the food with their
beaks, but normally the digestion is
permitted largely through the agency Of
the gizzard, where the food is ground
into fine PARTICLES The interior coating
of this organ is rough and muscular.
Many birds swallow, as far as the giz-
zard, small pebbles that aid the process
of attrition Thus if the latest theory
be correct a curious paradox Is present
ed Whereas In the beginning. as now
the gizzard performed its functions
most satisfactorily when supplied with
indigestible substances, its rudiment
that now remains in the human struc-
ture becomes a center of dangerous con-
ditions as soon as any foreign substance,
and especially any hard matter, is de-
posted In it.
One of the marvels of anatomy for
some yearsvhas been this strange sac in
the upper intestines, apparently with
out the least function in the digestive
system and capable of being removed
without affecting the health Of the pa
tient save TO a favorable degree. Re-
searches have revealed many traces of
such rudiments in the human system
Darwin studies brought TO light many
resemblances between man and the
lower orders. 1t may now be that the
despised vermifOrm appendix will be
exploited as the real missing link
binding man to the past ages, whom life
assumed many forms that are today un-
known.-Washingto Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
DEWEY AS A DlSCIPLlNARIAN
His Method of SubduinG Some Refractory
Sailors.

His Method of SubduinG Some Refractory
Sailors.
"Iwas with Commodore Dewey VIXEN
he was the executive officer Of the Colo
rado," said a financier, ''and l remem-
Der one incident which shows the man
ner of man he is We had a fine crew,
some of them as powerful men as l ever
saw. Four or five Of them went ashore
one day and came back fighting drunk
'Three of them were men who would
singly have been more than match in
strength for John L. Sullivan. The or
der was given to put them in irons and
it was found impossible to carry out the
order, for the men were dangerous.
Dewey was notified Of the situation. He
was writing letter in his room at the
time.
He went to the place where these
giants were and he told them TO come
out and submit to the irons They did
not stir. Then Dewey said quietly to an
orderly, Bring me my revoIvers, and
when he had his pistols he again called
upon the men to come out, but they did
not move. Then he said, L am going TO
count three. If you are not out here
with your hands held up on the third
count, you won't come out of that place
alive
"He counted one, then he cooked the
revolvers, and he counted two. We all
expected to hear the report, for we knew
that Dewey meant what he said The
men knew it too. They stepped out just
in time to save their lives and held up
their hands, and they had been partial
" sobered by their fright and the moral
effect of Dewey's glance.
lone of them said afterward that
when he saw Dewey's eyes he knew
that he would either be dead Jackie
in a moment or he would have to yield,
and when the irons were put upon him
he was as sober as he ever was in his
life. Dewey went back to his room and
finished the letter he was writing. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE man who renamed the streets
in the ''annex" is coming in for a
large share of criticism from the
people of the territory affected by his
arduous labors. This talented and
painstaking emplove of the city
of Providence evidently took a die
sionary and turned to the list Of
names for women, and thus aided,
perhaps finished the job in fifteen
minutes. How much the city paid
for the work remains mystery.
Pocasset avenue is about the only
name that is satisfactory, while Lu-
cretia street, Ophelia street, Melissa
street, Maria street, Eliza street, &c.
are being condemned in a manner
that is both wholesale and emphatic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE editor of the Milford Journal
thus soliloquizes There isn't much
use trying to make this world so
mighty nice that the masses of the
people will feel lonesome in it."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
Town of Johnston.
Applica ton for Second-Ciass
Liquor License.

Giovanni Ferri makes application for a
wood avenue. All persons interested are
hereby notified to appear before TIE
Town Council, Friday. July 6th. zSg8 at
7.3o o'clock p. m, at the Sth District
Court room, ThorRtou aveuoe and be
heard thereon.
S, K D1pHER, CoEuci Clerk.
June II 1875. q
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

A new Invention is one to make tele
graph wire out of paper The interior
cable is lead covered, and thin spirals
of paper are wound around each interior
wire The cost is said to be one fifteenth
of rubber insulated cable,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

Ii the United States takes in Cuba,
Porto Rico, PHILIPPINES, Carolines,
Ladrones, Canaries, &c, the Span
ish. will have more occasion for call
ING us. "American pigs"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE Cubans seem to think they
are to pick up all the fruits of victory,
after the. Americans have climbed
free and shaken it down.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE Mansfield News cries, "Hur-
rah for Shafter and the boys in blue"
Our esteemed contemporary is lit
tie off color, as most Of Shafter's
men are clothed in brown canvas
suits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

Beware of the man who smiles when
he's angry; he's dangerous. And be-
ware also of the man who looks glum
when he's glad; he's probably humor-
ist.-Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THERE will not be any very long
editorials in the TINES until alter
s'dog days"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
Braving q Risk.

- told you l would not marry you
Why do you keep on asking me?''
y want you to understand that I'm
not afraid of your changing your mind. ]"
Chicago Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

If President Andrews goes to
Chicago, a thorn will be removed
from the, flesh Of the Providence
TournaE.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

The republic Of Uruguay has more
newspapers in proportion TO its popula-
tion than any country IA the world.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE summer excursion OF the Ist
Rhode Island regiment to Virginia
is somewhat prolonged.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE New York Journal is issuing
a Cuban edition at Santiago. Vel
low journalism and yellow fever are
neighbors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

A lack Of bread is likely to bring
the Spaniards in Cuba to terms
quicker than. an abundance of bullets.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

HAwAIr is hardly more than an
annexation bite. In fact, it is a
Sandwich.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

New YORK politics seem to fairly
seethe, in. spite of the war and the
weather.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

SMALL potatoes are worth lorty
cents a peck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby GiYer

That in accordance with said order, and in
conformity with law in relation TO the as
sessment of taxes, the Board of Assessors of
said town Will be In session in the Council
Chamber at Thornton, in said town, from the
18th dav of August 10 the 10th day OF August
next inclusive. from 10 o'clock a. IN. TO
o'clObk y. IN, and every person and body
corporate liab,e to taxation is required 10
bring in TO the assessors a true and exact ac-
count of all his Tatable estate, describing
and specifying the value of each parcel OF
his real and personal estate; and every per-
son bringing in any such account shall make
oath before some one OF the assessors that
the account by him exhibited contains 10
the best VI his knowledge and belief a true
and full account and valuation of all his rata
BILE estate, and whoever neglects or refuses
To bring in such account If OveTtaxed shall
have no remedy therefor.
The Boar'l of Assessors VIII meet for the
purpose Of assessing said tax on Monday,
August 22nd. at o'clock a. m. and all real
estate viii be taxed 10 the persons or bodies
corporate in whose name il stands by record
at that time.
JOHN ". WATERS.
HENRY c. LUTHER. Assessors
ROBERT ". COOPER.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

GOVERNOR DYER of Rhode Island
has certainly lived up to his oPPor-
tunities as a war governor, thus far.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE. Germans at Manila don't
want to. fool with Dewey,-he is
live wire.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
Now is the. time for
SPRING MEDICINES.

Paine's Celery Compound 67c.
Greene's Nervura 73c.
Hoods Sarsaparilla 67c.
Mason's I" 6oc.
Ayers /" 65c.
Indian Sagwa zoe.
Pierce's Medical Discovery 7oc.
" Favorite Prescription zoe.
Pills ISc., for 25c.
Hoods Z" nc.
Brandreth's Pills IIc.
Atwood'S Bitters I5c.
Syrup of Figs z5c.
Little Liver Pills Ioc., ; for 25c.
Fellows Syrup 94c. G s.
Lydia Pinkham's Compound 65c.
Cuticura Resolvent 4oc. and 75c. =
Soap I5c.
Pears {" Ioc.
Johnston's Headache Powders Ioc.,
4 in packege. try them.
Pure Bourbon Whiskey soc. quart
bottle.
Pure Rye Whiskey soc. quart bottle.
Extract of Nal. t5c., for 2sc.
Mellen's Food $50. and 55c.
Matted Milk SOC. and 75c.
Holland Gin soc. quart bottle.
Port Wine SOC, L"
Sherry a" soc &"
Old Medford Rum soc. quart bottle.
Extract of Beef 25c.
Tooth Brushes Ioc. to $50, every
brush warranted.
Arabian Balsam I4c.
TOiht Paper &C.. 6 for e5c.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE Spanish use diplomacy up to
the very last ditch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

If Germany don't get a coaling
station in. the East before long the
Young emperor will have fit.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22
Town of Johnston.
Assessors Notice.
1898.

WHEREAS, The qualified electors Of the
Town of Johnston did on the 18th day of June,
and on July llth, y. ID. 1S9S, order the assess
ment and appOrtiOnment of a tax on the
Real and Personal Estates of said town of
one Dollar and Thirty Cents on each One
Hundred Dollars value thereof
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-07-22

THE days have gone to the dogs.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
THINK CERYERA ACTED PRUDENTLY.
French Naval Experts Credit the Spanish
Admiral with Unusual sagacity in
Taking Refuge Out of Reach Of

New York, May a7.--Ad dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says:
Now that the presence of Admiral
Cervera's squadron in the harbor at
Santiago de Cuba is established, naval
experts are studying the problem
Of what will be the probable result in
case he is attacked. In general.
Admiral Cervera is thought to have
acted prudently and nationally in shut.
ting himself up in the bay. Marc Landry,
In the Figaro, may be taken as represent
ing the opinions of most the naval
officers here. He says:
"Spain's only policy is to prolong the
wal without giving any chance for a
decisive battle, until the odds for
victory are all in her favor. By taking
refuge in the bay Of Santiago de Cuba
out of the reach of the enemy's cannon,
Admiral Cervera has carried out a
policy that circumstances rendered it
Imperative for his country to follow,
seeing that by gaining time he enables a
junction to be effected with him by the
reserve squadron being fitted out at
Cadiz.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
MARxET REPORT.

New York, May 27.-Money on cal
nominally ~ per cent. Prime mer
camille paper, az @ ~. Silver, 57T
lead, SO. so; copper, 1O%.
Chicago. Wheat, May, SIT July,
$l.06h. Corn, May, 32%; July, 32M.
Oats, May, ~; July, 244.
Kansas City ~ Cattle, receipts 1000
market, steady; native steers, $500 q
$4.95; Texas steers, $3.50 "a 81. AS;
Texas cows $3.75 q 81. 10; native cows
and h%eifers, $500 a $4.75; stockers
and feeders, $3.50 "a s.? 5; bulls, $3.35
@ $3.50. Sheep receipts, 1000; market.
strong; lambs, $40 q $500; muttons,
3d. 90 at $40.
Chicago. ~ Cattle, receipts, 5000
market, slow, weak; beeves, $3.50 a
$5.05; cows and heifers, $40 "a $500
Texas steers, $3.50 q "a. 80; stockers
and feeders, $500 q $3.50. Sheer
receipts, 11,OOO; market, weak to 1Oe
lower; natives, 1925 q $4.55; westerns,
$500 @ $4.45; lambs, $500 a $500.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
H.. 3. CARTWRIGHT 4 GRO.

Since he heard of Admiral C~ervera's ar
rival at Curacao, Admiral Sampson has
repeatedly said he believed the Span
iards would 60 either to Cienfuegos or
Santiago de Cuba.
When the ships OF Commodore Schley's
division were sailing out of Key West,
under Rear Admiral SIMPSONS orders,
the admiral SEM this signal to Captain
Phillips, of the Texas: ''You are going
to nab the Spaniards, and good luck to
you Since then Admiral Sampson has
been cruising around as a purely pre-
cautionary measure. He thoroughly
believed Commodore Schley would give
battle to the S~paniards either at Glen
tuegos or Santiago de Cuba, but took
all measure to guard against a possible
evasion of Commodore Schley by the
enemy, and any attempt to make Ha-
vana through the eastern or western
passage. In the harbor at Santiago de
Cuba the Spanish feet will be helpless.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
NEWS FROM COMMODORE SCHLEY.
Dispatch Boat Dolphin Reached Admiral
Simpsons Fleet Last Night-Oontents
of Dispatches Not Yet Made

Copyrighted by Associated Press
Off northern coast of Cuba, May ~, 2 a.
NJ, via Key West.-At 10 o'clock last
night the Dolphin ran along side the
flagship New York. Her light showed
she bore dispatches for Rear Admiral
Sampson. The commander OF the DOL
phin shouted through the megaphone:
II have dispatches from Commodore
Schley to the commander-in-chief." A
cheer went up from the crowded decks
Of the New York. Commodore Schley's
dispatches were dated off Cienfuegos.
Absolutely nothing definite can be
said" was the reply which Captain
Chadwick, of the New York, made to a
question as to what had t%ranspired.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
PRIZE COURT DECISIONS.
United States Circuit Judge Lock Released
Steamers Catalina and Miguel lover
Five Vessels Condemned and
Forfeited.

Key West, May 27.-In the United
States Circuit court Judge Locke rem
dered decisions in the case of six Span
ish steamers seized during the first days
Of the Cuban blockade. These included
the most valuable prizes taken since the
war began. The Catalina and Miguel
Jover were released, both vessels and
cargoes; the Pedro, Guido, Buena Ven
tura and Panama were condemned and
forfeited. Tho cargo of the Buena
Ventura, being neural property, is to
be restored to her owners The ques-
ton of the Panama's cargo is taken un-
der adyisement. Owners of the Pedro,
Guido, Buena Ventaaa and Panama
have served notice of an appeal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
CRUISER BALTIMORE NOT WRECKED,
Stories Circulated That United States Wal.
ship Has Been Blown Up at Manila
Considered Groundless in London,

New York, May 27.-The Worlds
London correspondent says:
A special to the Daily Telegraph from
Manila, says the United States cruiser
Baltimore has been wrecked by an ex
plOsi0n on board. She is now lying In
the mud at Macabulos.
Report Not Credited.
London, May 27.-The stories cir.
culated at Madrid and elsewhere re.
garding the Baltimore. are evidently
groundless. The dispatch received at
the Spanish capital from Manila appar-
emily referred to the alleged disable
ment of the Baltimore during the battle
at Manila, when q Spanish shell struck
her, exploding some ammunition and
slightly wounding eight men on board,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
WANTS TO DESTROY SPANS FLEET.
Builder Of Holland Submarine Boat Is in
Washington to Submit a Proposition to
Secretary of the NAVY.

New York, Nav 27.-The Press says:
j. j. Holland, builder of the Holland
submarine boat, has gone to Washing
ton with Colonel c. E. Crecy, for the
purpose of making an offer which, if
accepted, perhaps will solve the prob
lem of how to destroy Admiral Cervera's
fleet. Inventor Holland is willing to
undertake to sail his submarine boat
into the channel of the narrow entrance
to Santiago de Cuba harbor, destroy the
mines planted there and, If necessary,
proceed into the harbor and deal a few
blows at Cervera's vessels. Mr.. Holland
will agree, II the secretary of the navy
thinks favorably Of his proposal, to OBJ
tain a crew of volunteers for work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
Adjourned Over Memorial Day

Upon motion of Mr.. Dingley the
house agreed to adjourn on today until
Tuesday, Monday being Memorial day.
Bill for Protection of Explosive Mines.
The secretary of wal today sent tc
the senate o letter transmitting the
draft OF a bill to protect explosive mines
In the waters of the United States. The
penalty for violation of the act Is q fine
of not less than 500 nor more than
$4,000, and in case Of masters. a for
fixture of license.
Army Appointments.
The president today sent these nomi-
nations to the senate:
To be %brigadier generals - Colonel
Robert Fl. Hall, 4th U. S. infantry; Col
onel Edwin V. Sumner, 7th U. s. cav
airy; Colonel Peter C.. Hams, corps of
engineers: Colonel Geo. Gillespie, corps
Of engineers; Colonel Marcus R. Miller,
3rd U. s. artillery; Colonel Jacob Kline,
21st U. S. infantry: Lieutenant Colonel
Osward H. Ernest, corps of engineers;
Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Wheaton, Goth
o. s. Infantry; I4ie ssnnant Colonel Ar
thur McArthur, assistant adjutant gen
eral; Lieutenant Colonel Henry Has
brouck, 4th U. s. artillery; Lieutenant
Colonel John c. Gilmoure, assistant adj
jutant general; Lieutenant Colonel Wal
lace f. Randolph, 3rd U. s. artillery;
Major Joseph P. Sanger, inspector gen
eral; Frederick d. Grant, New York,
Hath volunteer infantry; Harrison Gray
Otis, California; Henry NJ. Duffielf,
Michigan; Charles King, Wisconsin;
F. Hubbard, Minnesota: George
A. Garrettson, Ohio; Vim. A. Gordon,
Georgia; John A. Wiley, Pennsylvania;
VIM. A. Bancroft. Massachusetts,: VIM.
Mckee, Indiana; Francis V. Greene,
New York list volunteer infantry;
Charles Fitzsimmons, Illinois; Joseph
Hudson, Kansas; Joseph Rush, Lincoln.
la.; Michael V. Sheridan, United States
assistant adjutant general.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
STEAMER ADULA HELD.
Spanish Authorities Seized the Ship and
Placed Her Officers in Confinement at
0~ienfuegos-supposed Newspaper
Man Found On Board.

New York, May a7.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Kingston, Jamaica,
says:
Gable advices have been received her G
from Cienfuegos, Cuba, stating that the
Adula on arrival there, was stopped by
the Spanish authorities, A search was
made, and a man was found who had
gone on board the ship surreptitiously.
The Spanish authorities declared his
object was to 60 into the town TO carry
information to the blockading feet, and
his presence was a breach of the neu-
trality laws. The ship was seized and
Captain Walker and his officers placed
In confinement. The British consel at
once made a protest. 1t is believed the
person found on board was an agent or
newspaper correspondent, as the Span
ish consul absolutely refused to- permit
the ship to leave if any reporters were
allowed to go.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
Wines, Liquors, and Cigars.
FOUR NH KILLED IN WRECK.
Collision on Railroad Near Chattanooga
Almost Wiped Out Train 0rew-Eght
Killed and Intured.

Chattanooga Tenn. May s7.-An en-
CINE collided with the Oakd8le accom-
mediation today at Graysville north OF
Chattanooga, on the Cincinnati South
ern railroad. The crew on the engine,
composed OF Conductor simpson, En-
gineer HUDSON, Fireman Edwards
and Brakemen Mathews and swanson,
was instantly killed, except Simpson,
who ID not expected 10 live. Engineer
Wslk6iiShaw, Firemsn Day and Bag
gage Master Dresbach, Of the accom-
mediation were seriously hnrt,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-27
Big FIRE IN DALLAS.
Business Block in Flames Which Are Be-
yond Oontrol-Number Of Persons Bur
led nv Falling Walls.

I6Q Ny IHlIIuH WHIMs
Dallas, Texas, May 27.-A big fire is
raging in the fine block occupied by the
printing establishment OF Dorsey & Co.,
painters and paper stock Of Shields &
Co., and other mercantile firms. It is
spreading rapidly and beyond control.
Part OF the walls fell, burying a number
of persons. City Electrician Frazer
vas taken out terribly injured. He was
trying to rescue two iremen caught in
the ruins. A plumber named Smith is
also terribly injured.