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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
Have Faith In the Orchard.

The man that waits to see If his
orchard is going to give him returns
before doing much for it is making n
mistake, the results of which may be
OF long duration. Reference is had
principally to the neglect of the orch
ard in the way of spraying, pruning
and cultivsting. but principally in the
way Of spraying. This is work that
needs TO be done year after year on
general principles, to develop strong
healthy foliage that will in turn
strengthen the tree for future useful
ness. Many an orchard has its leaves
partly destroyed each year Of its
growth by blights or hy insects, but,
as it does not lose oil of its foliage,
aGd still survives, the owner vainly
imagines that on the year when 1t
comes into bearing it may meet
enough good fortune to give a good
crop of fruit.
He is frequently disappointed for
the following reasons: During the
years OF its growth IL has been re-
tarded by the weakened leaves not
being able 10 elaborate all the food
necessary for its use. On the year
before it should fruit il develops its
fruit buds, forming their growth by
the end of July. But those buds are
small and weak. When they expand
the next wear good many of them
are SO weak that the fruit drops off
and the rest mature only indifferent
fruit, due perhaps also to the fact that
even in the iruiting year insects and
blight aud scab are permitted uu-
/ checked range.
The man that goes into spraying an
orchard should remember that one
Y years work cannot undo the work Of
several. aud that IL will not be pos
'ible by spraying the year the trees
/ some into hearing 90 undo the dam
| age that has been wrought by neglect
during the preceding years.
The man that wants a good orchard
must have enough faith IN II 20 treat
/ ,t according 20 the best methods.
! spraying it every year whether any
insect or scsb or fungus has appeared
.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
some Largo Families.

In the days of the pioneers, fam
lilies were larger than they are nj
present, aud the Golden Penny quotes
old chroniclers to show that this was
most emphatically true on the other
side Of the sea. For instance, the
Harleian manuscripts in tho British
Museum tell of certain weaver in
Scotland who was the father Of sixty
two chlldren
On tomb in Conway churchynrd,
Wales. two other large families are
memorialized. Here, the inscrip-
tion reads, "lyeth the body of Mich
olas Hooker, of Conway, gentleman,
who was the forty. first child of his
father, VIM. Hooker, 10y Alice, his
wife; and the father of twenty-seven
children; 1887"
And that is an interesting fragment
Of domestic history which pictures old
Oliver Miuiau riding at the head Of n
troop Of tweAty.one men, when
Charles V. entered Ghent as Count of
Flanders. What made old Oliver
ride so proudly? That loyal troop
was composed entirely of his own
sons, whose mother. il has 60 be
added. had likewise borne him ten
daughters.
In Great Britain, moreover, sons
aud daughters have not yet gone out
of fashion. Only few years ago, an
enterprizing magazine offered a prize
60 the Euglishwoman who could prov,
the largest family. Numerous claims
arrived, the head-rolls ranging from
sixteen TO twenty four.
4 similar competition. held NOR,
recently in London. was quite an eve
opener as 60 the number Of abnor
mally large families in the METROPOLIS
aud the result of a close Sight was iba
the trophy had to he divided he;weeI
Lambeth mamma and one Of Be;hna
! Green. who had each borne iwcn.y
! five children.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
a COAT WHICH GREW.
Story Of Clever Prisoners Plan For
EsoaPe.


Green Casey, a convict at San Omen
tin Prison, California, has won the adj
Iniration Of all his fellow-cOnv victs a.
the prison for the novel cOntrivance
he has invented in order 10 make his
escape from the prison walls some time
ago, and through Sheriff Langdon, Of
Santa Clara County, the story has
leaked out.
Casey was kind OF trusty around
the prison grounds, and while working
in one Of the grounds in the vicinity
OF the prison he took IL into his head
that he would like TO escape, and was
beginning 90 tax his mind as 20 the
most advantageous way 10 suit his
purpose. As he was strolling around
on the green grass which grows in
abundance around the prison an idea
struck him that il he could initiate
the grass by some means he could
elude the watchful sentries and make
good his escape.
Through the aid Of his convict
friends he procured some pieces Of
burlap. and with the aid Of some rope
made them into long coat that would
cover him completely when lying on
the grass. He then secured some
wheat from the prison stable and sowed
1t on the first layer Of his coat. Hs
cast il down carelessly at the end Of
the prison grounds, and watered il
daily. In few weeks the grass grew
up through the sack coat, and before
a great while the piece Of burlap was
confOrmed into grassy lawn
He was now ready TO carry ont his
plans, and patiently waited an oppor-
tunity. At last lie succeeded in get
ting his new contrivance across TO the
northwest Of the prison, and in few
minutes was under his grassy coat.
Slowly be cropt along with the
cleverness OF worm, and from all APP
pearances success would crown his ef-
forts. Bat his progress was too rapid
and very soon he heard footsteps com"
ing in his direction. The moving
grass plot which was slowly making
It's way up the hillside soon came to 4
sudden standstill as the eye Of a guard
had noticed the grass moving aud came
TO inves stigate the phenomenon. A
kick in the ribs apprised Casey that
bis plan had been discovered. The
guard took Casey, and red shirt now
covers his breast.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
HUNOR or THE DAY.

Nell" "Maude is a very breezy girl. "
Be!le--"Yes; she does do a good bit
Of blowing"
Wigg-'I never Judge a mau by his
appearances. Wage How about
his disappearances?"
"What kind Of a man is Tibbs?"
Hes the kind that would kick an
automobile for getting out Of gaso-
line. Chicago Record.
Hes an active business man, isn't
hep Never loses bit of time. 4"
That's right. He even writes a run
ming hand. "-Philade!phia Bulletin.
Hoax-'I hear yol've bought a BIZ
cycle on the installment plan. How
does il run?" Joax We'll, it has
succeeded in running me into debt. -
The sweetest songs are those unsung,
The deepest thoughts axe those N
The newest Jokes are those inspiring,
The finest drinks are those undruuk.
Nixon-"Would yos call Dickson a
contrary man?" Fundenberger -
Contrary? Why, that man would
try to toboggaa up hill. "-Harper's g
Bazaar.
"He paints pictures all the time,
but he never sells any" That must
be awfully monotonous. "It is; he
never has any change. philadelphia
Record.
There is only thing that prevents
me from raising a good head o' hair, 4"
said the bald man. What's that"
asked his wife ~ can't raise the
price of wig" sighed the bald man.
Blobbs-"Youngpop says he thinks
his baby is going to be great SOL
der" Slobbs-" What makes him
think that" Blobbs--'I suppose be-
cause the youngster is continually up
in arms"
II sent dollar TO a woman for a
recipe 10 make me look young. -
what did you get?' A card say
ing: Always associate with women
twenty years older than yourself. -
Harper's Bazaar.
Native-"Yes, that's where the
lighthouse stood; but the big storm
last fall sweptit down Lady Visitor
~ don't wonder. II was foolish Of
them 10 build it in such an exposed
place. ."-Philadelphia Record.
"Yes," said the famous author TO
the young aspirant to literary honors,
save all your rejected manuscripts
now, for when you have made your
reputation they will come in handy
for the magazines. Yale Record.
81 have had many thrilling adven-
lures, remarked the old soldier, as
he picked up au advance copy of his
biography. but candor compels me
to admit that this is the first time
have ever taken my life in my own
hands"
"Yes," said the amateur photogra-
pher, "it is true that | proposed TO
her, and she refused me. But still
have n great respect for her. She re.
sisted the temptation to spring that
old gag on me abog. developing a
negative
Didn't you say there would he but
one order, and that order 'Advance?'
Il did" replied the military man.
But didn't say which way our faces
would be turned while we were ad.
yaucing. You didn't expect rs 10
walk backward, did you?'-WashiDg.
ton Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
nnn.r Hunger In Lenton.

People unfamiliar with London have
some difficulty in realizing the very
serious ovcrcrowiinc which exists in
the poorer districts in the metropolis
The medical officer Of Islington has
just made . retlrn which brings home
in striking force the terrible destiny
of our poorer population. In that
parish there are ~, $50 .roomed
tenemants, occupied by 2s,ls9 per-
sons. 1910 two-roomed tenomeu's.
With co. co persons living in them;
IL. sos thrce.roomed teaements, with
-. .762 occupants, ant sOl5 fo7r.
roc asd h'rses. sheltcriss IL, 40 peo.
RE -Ney.ss.le lHng.l Cjrocicle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
English ~ She .. rronouneed.

Speaking of the vulgar pronuncia.
tion. an English journal expresses a
wonder whether the pronunciation Of
some of the ignorant classes or some
of the cultivated classes is the worse.
For instance, the groom says
AIRY, old my 'oss.'
But the curate says: "He that hath
yaws to yaw, let him yaw."
Aud the doctors wife says "Jawgc.
please so TO Awthsh aud awdsh the
hawse, and don't forget TO look a, ,h,
fab"
Aud the vicar says. III owah gwa
cious sovering lady wur al 10 diel"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
Snow nisnosal.

Snow in city streets can he rapidly
disposed of by a new apparatus which
Is mounted in sewer catch. basins.
having a water wheel 20 turn a disin-
tegrating sgitator, on which the snow
falls as IL is pushed into the basin.
falling through in small PARTICLES,
which will not cloz the sewer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
The British Coior..

All British colors are made OF the
purest silk, aud they measure three
feet nine inches broad by three feet
leep, exclusive of the fringe. which
: about two inches deep. The staa
20 which the color is attached meas
ares eight feet seven aud a half
inches. The cords and tassels are o.
,rimson and gold mixed.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

4 simple rule for the arrangement
of trees, shrubs and plants is never to
plant them in continuous straight
line, but IN groups, with curving
boundaries.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
Horticultural MaKims.

The following horticultural truths
were illustrated by pictures during n
series of talks given the tenants of
city sIum district on the subject Of
Identifying their surroundings:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

The soclusion and shutting of the
lawn as part OF the actual home has
always peculiar charm of its own. |
would surround the home lawn with
masses of trees and shrubs, and so
dispose the main lawn in connection
with the house as to make it my spec
ial and particular domain.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
5=2z{z IS
THE CRISIS OF A LIFE.
BY WILLIAM DERBY

II L O ID o X A
n elson stood in
the center of the
room. She was
doing nothing;
il seemed 10 her
that she was
I h in k ing Of
nothing. But
a kind of sound
less voice with
in her kept re-
peating yer
and over again
the last words
NJ r. Granger
had said 20 her;
at is an offer,
Miss Nelson,
W h icb you
would do well
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

One Of the most important consid-
erations in planting small lot, as
we'll as larger places, is the disposition
of shrubbery and trees around the
lawn in a way that will secure single,
open spaces.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

Generally speaking, trees and shrubs
do not really require any pruning at
all, except the removal of dead and de-
formed portions of growth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

should never want q lawn garden
if l could not change it little, or
plant something new each year. Ones
place grows to be reflection of him.
self. changing as he changes aud ex-
pressing his life and nympNthies to the
last. Farm, Field aud Fireside.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

Never cut a tree. The nurseryman
must prune and trim TO make a trunk;
but when once set in our lawns, the
beauty of tree lies in the grace Of
its extended limbs and top. Chop of
the tail of your dog, if you must, and
shear his ears, if you will, but never
cut tree.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06

New Scotland Yard is the largest
police Office in the world. IL is capa-
ble of accommodating 5000 police Of
6cars
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
4 Conx.nient motbed.

a cheap hotbed may be made by
taking dry goods box about two and
a half feet square and sinking il in
the ground 70 within four inches OF
the upper edge. First take out the
tcp and bottom and saw of the ends
on slant 30 that one side will be four
inches lower than the other. This
will give the necessary pitch 10 the
sash. Any old window sash will do.
During cold nights it should be GOV
cred with some burlap sacks or piece
OF carpet. The manure should be
about twelve 10 fifteen inches deer
and some should be piled around the
outside 70 keep ont the frost A bed
OF this size is large enough 20 start al
the plants needed for farmers gar
den.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-04-06
Cultivation In Growing Small Fruits.

'N'h'ht'"b Ab bioWihs small tIutFs
Strawberries require large quan.
titles Of water aud this is usually
more cheaply obtained by thorough
cultivation than by irrigation. In the
experiments in soil culture conducted
at the Ohio experimental station il
1897, it was found that the cult
vated plat contained nearly 800 bar
rels Of water per acre more than the
hoed plat. This Influenced the
growth Of the crop, increasing the
yield from ten TO sixty eight per cent.
In cultivation it is better 10 use q
plank clod crusher part OF the time
than TO cultivate with toothed or
shovel implements all Of the time.
Blackberries and raspberries were
much benefited by continuous calti-
vation during the time of fruiiing, and
TO accomplish this TO best advantage,
they should be tied mp to wires. No.
II wire will answer nicely, but larger
can be used
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13

Barbara, and il the young man has
given his all to the woman he hopes to
makes his wife, there ia no jealousy In
the heart that has loved him since the
moment he was born.
You don't know what she Is,
mother" he is saying. 81 cannot tell
you all, but she is an angel. 1 don't
think there is any one like her. Bar
bara has saved me-" he whispers worry
low, his sunny head bent 81 am 60
ing to be good man, mother, for her
sake, to fit myself to be her husband;
and, God helping me, she will never
have cause to blush for me again"
For a moment it seems to Mrs
Bouverie that there is bitterness in
the thought of the easy victory won by
girls love, the promises made that
all her prayers and tears could not
gain; but it is only for a moment. The
mother-love brushes down every IN
generous thought. and it is a very ten
der, smiling face that lifted from the
silk-frlled pillows.
My boy, my son, you have made me
very happy"
George StOops and kisses her.
Some day you will know how Bar
bara has saved me- Mother dear I
must not tire and worry you when you
are so weak. | am going to turn over
a new leaf and take to farming. Oh,
you don't know all am going to dol"
laughing as he speaks, a laugh that
is little tremulous because he feels
like one who has been reprieved.
George goes off to Portraven, still
with that tremulous joy and relief in
his heart, and feels very humble and
thankful
George goes to the bank. cashes a
small cheque-a cheque that now he
feels ashamed of because the money
has been won from a bookmaker.
However, it is the last time, he says to
pocketing the gold and leav-
ing the bank. AS he runs down the
steps he comes face to face with Sc
bastian Saville. The two men nod to
each other in the manner of those who
foster a mutual dislike.
Afterwards they meet at the post
office, where George is dispatching q
telegram. In fact, he is transmitting
the sum of one hundred pounds
through the postoffice by telegram. A
little pile of yellow gold is handed In
the office window. Sebastian stares,
and George turns first crimson, then
white, and his hands shake. He feels
the eyes of Sebastian Saville on him,
and his confusion increases
Again the two mon exchange hostile
chances. George finishes his business
and swings out of the postoffice Mr..
Saville buys some postage stamps. and
goes out into the sunny street again.
(TO be continued)
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
WHEN A WOMAN WILLS,
Daring Deed of a Washington Dame WITH
Social Aspirations.


People who go about and in society
tell me that when a woman ardently
desires to make herself one of the IA
vOred few of the smart set. there is
really nothing she Will stop at, and
some of these same persons have been
telling me this story in illustration
of what they say. In high officialdom,
says u writer in the Washington Post,
is a little lady, dainty as spring
crocus, who was a member of the in
ner circle long before she became
part of oificialdom. On one of her
last reception days she was chatting
with two cabinet women, when the
servant announced the arrival of a
woman who is struggling to get into
things as never a social climber strug-
gled before. The hostess knew her
by sight merely. and had never so
much as had a bowling acquaintance
with her, bat official people are used
20 seeing strangers at their receptions,
and the lady of the house bowed with
her usual graciousness. TIE climbers
quick eye took III the situation. She
saw the two cabinet women, AMI she
knew they say her. She rose to the
occasion in mastery fashion. my
dear Mrs. Blank" she said gushingly,
c1asping the hostess hand warmly, Il
was 60 sorry not 10 have been at home
wher you called on Friday. 1t was so
sweet of vol 10 come so soon and /
do .lope yu il come in very often, in
formally, that way" And before the
hostess had recovered frol; her sur
prise the climber has passed on, we'll
content, for she had appeared in the
presence of two cabinet women as the
intimate friend of lady who had
never even set foot on her doorsteps.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
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Still George stares at her with his
heavy eyes, that look as if they had
long been strangers to sleep, and he
seems as if he could not find anything
to say.
But at last words come.
My darling my darling. it is bet
ter for you TO go away, after ALL
He is white as chalk as he gazes
down at her: but Barbara is quite
him. and he is dimly conscious of a
smile that is quivering and dancing in
her eyes.
George. l have something to say to
you" Barbara says, and clasps both
her hands upon his arm. Come"
They walk down the road together
1t is their last interview. How shall
they crowd in all the vows and prom
ises-the promises that are made
when young hearts seem breaking?
1t is over at last-the girls face
very tear-stained, and the mans pale
with feeling
You have promised me- she is say
ing. Swear it. George-you will
never bet on a race again, for my
sake, for my sake,"
God helping me, 1 never will" he
says solemnly, his golden head bent
over hers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
China Very Ancient.

II the Chinese themselves are to be
believed, the Chinese empire has been
In existence for more than 100000
years. Other students say that it was
founded $500 years before Christ and
by some Fohi, supposed to be the Noah
OF the Bible, is considered the founder.
The great wall of China, portions Of
which are still in evidence, was COM
pleted 211 B. c. Printing is said to have
been known in China as early as 202 B.
G. In 1911 A. D. the first Europeans
arrived in China. In 1875 Jesuit mis-
sionaries were sent to China from
Rome. In 1862 a general earthquake
shook the empire and more than 30O,-
900 people were killed at Pekin alone.
Tea was first brought to England in
1860. Commercial relations between
China and Russia began in 1719.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
When Lord WOlseley Goes.

Lord Wolseley's retirement from the
position of commander-in-chief in a
few months time is not exciting the
amount of public interest which the
Importance of the position demands.
Under the changes introduced into the
war Office in 1895 the period of office
fixed for each holder of the post was
five years, and this term expires in the
case of Lord Wolseley next September
The appointment of his successor pre-
sents favorable opportunity for the
government to place the war Office sys-
tenn on thorough and sounder foot
ing, and there is a widespread impress
sion that this will be done.-Manches-
ter Dispatch
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
Chinese Priests Wear Yellow.

Most Chinese ministers wear black
clothes. The Chinese priests stick to
bright yellow. People on this side the
world signify their sorrow at the death
OF relative or friend by putting on
black garments. In China the mourn
ing color is white. In the United
States most people believe that the liv-
Ing have the first call upon their char
ity and care. In China more precau-
tons are taken for the preservation of
the body after death than before and a
Chinaman will lie down supperless on
his mat rather than neglect to light the
evening joss candle in honor of his
dead relatives. In most countries the
deathbed is surrounded by weeping rel
atives, and often a minister and a doc
tor are present. In China the dying are
carried out of the house and left alone
in some vacant space to die
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-13
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS
Via Chicago Eastern Illinois Railroad

Via Chicago Eastern Illinois Railroad
On the first and third Tuesdays of
July and August the Chicago &
Eastern Illinois Railroad will place on
sale Homeseekers Excursion tickets
to various points in Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Florida, Georgia, Indian Terri
tory, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee. Texas.
One fare plus $500 for the round
trip.
Tickets are limited on going trip
fifteen days from date of sale with
stop over privileges in Homeseekers
territory. Returning tickets are linn
tied twenty-one days from date of sale
Remember that we now have in sery
ice new wide vestibuled train be-
tween Chicago & Waco & Fl. Worth,
Texas, leaving Chicago daily at 1.50
p. III. Through Pullman sleeping cars
and free reclining chair cars. For
further particulars call on or address
any agent Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Railroad or c. l.. Stone, G. P. G. T. A,
Chicago.