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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Everything Made ofIrIsh Peat.

a large Dublin manufacturer has 4
room entirely furnished with Irish
peat. The carpets on the floors, the
curtains at the windows and the paper
on the wall are made from this sub.
stance. For years he has Experimental
with the material, which is now very
largely exported as fuel, and he has
discovered that from IL II is possible
to produce almost any kind OF fabric
The process is simple-the fibrcs
which are strong and tough, being OK
tracted and woven like cotton or silk
The fabrics have the toughness OF
linen and the warmth OF wool. Blank
cts made Of them are found to excel IN
warmth and lightness anything ye
discovered.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Cat Rode lao Miles ON a Flywheei.

A Maltese cat jumped into large
flywheel OF the Plymouth Refrigerator
Company's engine. at Sheyboygan
Wis. the other day. AS the engineer
could not very we'll stop and shut on
lights to release the animal, he waited
until the usual time of shutting down
On stopping the engine he found IN,
cat alive and clinging TO the flywhcel
The wheel is twelve feet in diametet
and makes cighty-seven revolutions ;
minute. Consequently, during two an,
half hours the cat covered a distanc
OF about 100 miles. The cat lives. an,
with the exception of lameness M
pears to be none the worse for the ex
perience.-New York Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
MEDAL COMMEMORATIVE or THE HUN
DREDTH ANNIVERSARY or THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA.

The bronze used Is OF rich dark
color. The medal is one and three
fourths inches I'm diameter. The OBJ
verse -ide carries the heads OF John
Adams and William Mckinley in pro
file. with the following inscriptions
cncircling the heads: John Adams,
1907 william Mckinley, 1900"
On the reverse side. across the centre
Is a panel with the inscription Com
meorativc OF the establishment Of the
National Government at Washington"
Above this panel is n view Of the Capt
tol building rs il Is to-day. over which
is Inscribed United States Capitol,
1900" Below the tablet Is a view of
the Capitol building rs it appeared 100
years ago. over which Is inscribed
United States Capitol, 1900"
The metal used I'm the manufacture
is from the old portion of the Capitol
building. and some that was used at
the White House
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

American women would do we'll 20
profit by the example Of Queen Vic
toria IL they coyet longevity. An en-
inent physician recently returned from
London says that the longevity Of
Queen Victoria is wholly due 10 her
daily habits. Her remarkable eXemp-
tion from human ills and aches is also
due, be believes, to the extraordinary
regularity which is followed in the
daily routine Of the queens life.
Eyerythin: is arranged by rule and
compass. and nothing whatever Is al
lowed to interfere. The queen arises
and retires ar precisely the same hours
each day. while her drives and airings
are arranged with the same punctuali-
ty, and her meals are served to the
minute.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Gnnd Way 10 CIn.n Yclret.

To clean velvet there is nothing bet
ter than naphtha, ana even that should
not be used except On silk velvet OF
fast colors. First sponge the velvet
with the naphtha until It seems quite
clean. Then let some one hold il dowr
over basin Of very hot water in such
a way that the steam must fnd IL
way ont through the velvet. while II
is brushed gently in the same direction
that the nap lies. Continue the brush
Ing until the nap stands evenly over
the whole surface. Velvet may be
steamed over a hot iron by putting
three or four thickIrsses Of wet cloth
over the face Of the iron, then drawing
the wrong side of the velvet over the
cloth, and brushing the velvet at the
same time
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
nnrcr NrIrlhnr.

Only in London and Paris DO we find
so queer juNtaposition rs that OF
Washington square north and Wash
ington square south. In a limited
small. narrow way the former is the
Faubourg 81. Gcrmain of New York
City. containing the mansions OF the
ariStocracy of blood. rs distinguished
10y our Faubourg St Honore and our
Champs Elysecs Madison avenue and
Millionalres' Row upper Firth avenuel
while the latter, taking In, as il is
geographically bound to do. Blcccker
street, and parts OF Sou,h Broadway.
Greene. Sullivan. Thompson. Wooster.
Macdougal and Third streets. Is a rare
combination OF the Latin Quarter OF
Paris and the Whitcchapcl district OF
London. An aristocrat on the north
side OF the square can pitch a stone al
most into one OF the most SGualid quar-
ters of this city.-New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Up-to-Date Waiting Cards

II costs much more money nowadays
to always have the proper visiting card
than II used TO. Almost every season
a new style is introduced.
The most approved style Of type for
this years visiting card is shaded old
English The Roman letters are still
used, but they are not quite as fashion
able az last season. These plain let
ters bear 800 striking a resemblance 10
the business mans card TO hold the
fancy Of the society woman for any
length Of time The shaded English
type makes n more elaborate card.
The correct size for a lady's visiting
card, to be exact, is two and seven
eight inches long by two and three
sxteenths inches wide.
The new cards are still thin, but are
not himsy, as they were some little
time ago.
The very latest writing paper has the
envelope shaped like an oblOnS port
monnaie. fastened with either n but
ton or a strap and buckle. This novel
paper comes in shades of gray, in a
smooth finish, to represent sray suede.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Essoure.ful Young Women.

Young women In England are as re-
sourceful as in the United States, and
an artist In London who found II diii
cult 20 support herself by her clever
sketches Of animals added 70 that IL
tellectual pursuit the more practical
che OF clipping and combing poodics
and other long-haired canine pets 7 he
result is that she is making money. rs
nearly all the owners OF the dogs she
"coffes' want their portraits. She
often has pleasant trips to country
houses IN the exercise Of her profcs-
sion and its accompanying trade, and.
as .hc Is Tie daughter Of a cavalry Of
hcer. is received N a satisfactory So
cial hagls.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
A Texas Ranch
as Large as
Two States.

The largest ranch in the world is 10
be found IN Texas. This immense do
main is known as the y. /. 7. ranch,
and Is owned by Chicago capitalists.
This ranch is so extensive that some
States could not contain 1t. Connecti-
cut. for example, could not hold IL by
several thousand acres. The two
States of Rhode Island and Delaware
combined could not contain this great
rancn, which consists OF over 100000
acres. or almost 5000 square miles.
About twelve years ago. when Texas
needed a new State capitol. the Legis-
lature adopted novel plan to get 1t.
A promise was held forth that a vast
tract OF unappropriated land would be
given IN exchange for suitable gran
ite building at Austin. Among those
tempted by this offer were ex-senator
Charles Il. Farwell and his brother
John. who ultimately formed n syndi-
cate in Chicago, and took upon them
selves the responsibility OF erecting
the proposed capitol. In due time
they came into the possession Of this
domain known as the Y. I. r. ranch.
The ranch is situated In the extreme
northwest corner OF the panhandle OF
Texas, and covers or touches nine dlf.
ferent counties. It's northern bound
ary Is mo Mans Land" now part OF
the Territory Of Oklahoma and It's
western limit Is the line between
Texas and New Mexico. In width
ifrom east TO west IL averages about
twenty-five miles. In length IL Is
about POO miles. The land lies In what
Is known as the Staked Plains. a high
plateau. The soil Is mostly Of a black
or chocolate color-very fertile-and
covered with a thick coat OF buffalo.
mesquite grama and other grasses.
which cure on the ground and furnish
winter as well as summer pasture for
stock OF all kinds. At the southern
end of the tract the altitude is about
2300 feet and at the northern end about
400. The climate is pronounced TO
be very delightful, the air being brac.
Ing, though dry.
When the Farwells obtained the land
they inclosed 1t with a substantial
barbed-wl g fence. There are many
crossfences upon it, separating the
territory into from twenty to thirty
large divisions, besides many small
ones. To make these fences It required
1900 miles Of barbed wire. The synd.-
cate also built ranch houses bored ana
dug wells, Of which there are now.
about 800, averaging 100 feet in depth.
and having earthen or wooden reser-
volrs and drinking attachments; erect
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
TWO smart street Costumes.

This is 4 season OF new fabrics. New
silks have been introduced. ne" vel
vets have found favor. new i&c's and
~auzes have been welcomed and the
new woolsn stuus are in many IN
stances decided novelties. Then there
are oddities in furry cloths that it Is
hard TO give a name TO. SO unlike c.oth
or FUR are they-all OF which sounds
rather Hibcrnian. but as 4 matter OF
fact is French. There is fur plush
which is neither velvet. fur nor plash.
but Il is very rich. and in n shade OF
gray between silver and ashes-Of-rose
makes n beautiful costume. The skirt
ls nut into a deep-shaded piece over
the hips. made OF cloth embroidered in
chenille and silk cord. The pretty little
bolero Is drawn In at the waist by a
telt OF embroidered cloth. To wear
under this bolero Is n house bodice oi
gray crept de Chine. softly drapei and
swathed round the figure. finishing in
a long sash. Nth embroidered ends,
the upper psrt trimmed with yelYc'
worked In raised silks.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Care OF the Pantry.

The advent Of fresh supply Of
stores should be made the opportunity
for a thorough turnout OF the store
room, which should take place at least
once n month. The shelves ought TO
be scrubbed with hC, water and soap.
No soda should be used. for Il is apt 10
discolor the wood and turn IL yellow
Kitchen paper pu- on the shelves will,
Of course, lessen labor but it is not 80
nice from point OF view OF appearance.
Unless absolute cleanliness is main.
tained in older houses the inevitable
consequence will be reaches. Ana.
unfortunately. reaches are too cfjen
made a peg upon which to hang the
grievances of the cook. who will plead
them as an excuse for not keeping the
cupboard tidy. and on the same prin
ciple if breakaSeS occur L is always
due to the cat.
Sometimes, Of course, reaches wiz
appear upon the scene even In the best
regulated store rooms, when stringent
measures must be taken. Everything
should be removed from the floor, and
carbolic powder must be th,cIly seat
tered every night on the ground and
floor Of the kitchen. too. In replenish-
ing jars and tins they should first De
emptied and then be rcfilled Tith fresh
supplies. while that which remained
from the previous month should be
put on the top. The duty Of keeping
the store cupboard tidy might well be
intrusted TO one OF the younger mem
bers of the family for 'hus they learn
70 take an interest in the worl. OF the
house. besides gaining practical kn0v
edge and a sense of order.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
CHATEAU DANDERLECHT, WHERE KRUGER WILL LIVE

GUM. the Belgian got together several
of his friends and fellow countrymcn
who believed In the Bocr cause. and
proposed to them that he give up his
chateau TO the use OF the refugee. They
were willing, OF course. and so tue
scheme was brought about
Anderlecht is a rrctty suburb south
cast Of Brussels and consists of hand
some mansions dotted about IN
grounds OF limited extent on the slopes
Of the undulating country. The chateau
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Nsu.nan.r. nrHcrlment..

Most OF the British regiments have
their own newspapers. published once
a month. The news consists chiefly Of
matters pertaining TO the officers aud
men Of the regiment and their fami
lies. but the papers also devote regu
lar columns to sporting news. humor
poetry or other departments. All con.
trIbutlons are from members OF the
regiment. These papers are much IN
favor among the officers and Ssldlers
and many OF them are very well edit
ed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

ed windmills over the wells; built
dams across arroyos TO conserve the
rainfall, and in various other ways
full ranch on large scale. They placed
cattle upon 1t as fast IS it could be
put in safe condition to receive them.
and have since continued to add to
the herd from time to time by pur-
chase and breeding until they have at
present about 10000 cattle, besides
1000 horses. The calf crop branded in
1899 exceeded 10000 head The whole
property is valued at S1O,OO0.OO0.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
To Make Cut Fiowsr. La.,.

Cut flowers will last much longer ir
wafer IL the stalk is peeled This il
especially true in the caseof any shrub
plant Succulent stalks may be split
up the ends. This process ezpedites
the absorption OF water and keeps the
plant fresh. The japanese dab bit
OF salt az the base of some blossoms
to postpone the dropping which Is &C.
casloned by dryness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
To Get Rid OF Rats.

The approved method Of riddlng a
kitchen OF rats is. according 10 cook.
ing school experts. TO sJarye them out
This statement must be literally con.
strued and means closely covered
boxes and barrels. no crumbs nor par
ticles of any food. raw or cooked, left
about on closet shelves or in any
other place accessible to them. This
treatment perseyered in will bring
about, after a shog, tine, the desired
result
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

is reached Ivy a drawbridge crossing
narrow moat. and the road leads
directly to the colannades which form
the front OF the mansion. The main
gate is flanked 10y two colossal busts.
which formerly belonged to the Castlc
OF Gravesayde. ON the right OF the
vestibule is Mr. Kruger's antechamber,
which is furnished in Gothic style
Here the cx-Prcsident Will find a large
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

the shells whistled and scrccchcd ovef.
head ana the battle wagcd 1crcely
around them.
1t is claimed that the art OF digging
rifle pits, or "snipius" or sharpshgot.
ing and the use OF sand bags in De.
fcnsiyc oarthworks were all derived
from observation Of American meth
nll
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

Preserved Pumpkin - Steam the
pumpkin soft and mash through col
ander, add an equal weight OF sugar
and stir in we'll; then pack in crooks.
Tie cotton batting over before putting
the cover on. If one has not the cl1ss
Jars to can the pumpkin in this way
will be found preferable to drying The
vegetables. II canned the sugar may
be omitted.
Polenta. with Gravy-For this sim.
pie but substantial dish VII be re-
quired n quart o; Indian meal mush
with a tablespoonful OF butter stirred
in a cupful o. rich beef gravy. the
same OF tomato sauce. all very hot,
and half n cupful o. grated cheese.
Dish up the poieuta with alternate
layers of tomato and gravy and sprinl.
lings OF cheese. Serve Immediately.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA CENTENNIAL
Description ofthe Msrnemto Fabricated by
the United STATE. " int In PhilndeIphIa.

The medal to be- struck In commem-
oratlon Of the hundredth anniversary
OF the day upon which the District Of
Columbia became the seat Of the Uni
in Washington December !. II was
made at the United States Mint in
Philadelphia, and in point OF work.
manship, as well as excellence Of de-
sign. is one OF the most expensive OF
tho sOrt cYer lssned
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Talks About,
NWbDomonMnb
London Bachelor Girls' Hotel.

London bachelor girls are enjoying
the golden hope that in the course Of
a couple % years IL VIII be no longer
necessary for them 10 hunt abOU- foi
suitable quarters when they can Aaye
the comforts OF home and the free
dom OF a club combined. American
capital, Il il said. is 20 build big ho
rel In a central locality. where business
women viii De able TO find excellent
board az reasonable rates.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Big r.lsnhnn. Contract. Ah,ad.

4 contrac, or the erection Of
telephone exchange. with n capacity
for 10000 subscribers at FIRST. which
may be increased 10 10000. has been
granted the municipality Of BUDAPEST.
Hungary. Foreign engineering works
viii probably secure the work.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

Bible, OF which book he is said to be 80
fond. " Is more than seven inches
thick. and was printed in 1772. The
grounds have an area oi ten acres. laid
out By NJ dAumerie. who also drew
the sketch OF the chateau and Its sur
roundings accompanying this article.
There are two odd condolences con
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

Another novel and smart walking
costume consists OF a castor-colored
princess coat. edged with beaver.
which Is worn over a petticoat OF SKY
blue cloth. striped with narrowest
bands OF beaver cloth. The boilers
fronts turn back In wide revers. faced
with mastic-cOlored panne. showing q
vest Of Bruges lace over gold.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
,rnmenin the Prorcsslons.

II is clear that good number OF
women achieve success in the practice
oc medicine and a few in surgery. We
could point to some excellent illustra-
tions among our graduates. \ certain
number OF women have also succeeded
well in the profession Of dentistry
both in this country and in Germany.
Esrccialiy has this been true of those
who have made a speciality OF caring
for children during the periods OF their
FIRST and second dentition and also IN
caring for mothers in times OF special
need Some women who have Sradu-
oted from the School or Pharmacy
have found concenial and remunera-
i've career as pharmacists. but wheth'
or owing to the disinclination OF men
IN the business 20 employ them or 10
the fatigue OF the continuous labor IN
the office not many remain in the occu.
nation. Some enter the service OF
manufacturing chemists or are en-
ployed as pharmacists In hospitals %
other charitable Institutions. The mum
bcr OF women in the Law School is
always small. Of those who graduate
only n few engage much in practice
in court.-Beport Of President AhseH'
o. the University OF Michigan.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

'aris's latest innovation In street
lighting Is on lamps. They are not the
sort OF lamps used a hun ired years
ago. but enormous structures that give
on. 1000 candle power each
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

A number Of Scottish grouse have
been imported by the Canadian Gov.
eminent from the highlands of Scot
land for the purpose of stocking the
provincial parks.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

A full-rigged ship has thirty-three
sails. fourteen OF which are jlbs and
foresails-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Novel silk Petticoats.

Odd designs for the trimmings OF
pctticoats are. OF course, hailed with
delight the woman who has many be.
ing naturally soon weary Of the same
old rulics and tucks. Fantastic ar
rangements OF insertion and lace on
the ruilie are the usual variations.
Double runics bias tucked rufIics, ruff
lies with milliners' folds of satin ana
ruchcS OF mousseline de sole are seen.
The close tit around the top and the eX-
tromc fulncss Of width around the feet
are lie two main points to be consid-
cred. When economy must be consult
ed there are ways and ways OF making
the necessary silk pctticoats without
great expense. For instance, n black
satin or brocade gown which has
grown shiny with long use is the best
Of foundations and will last indefinite
IL. Rutlics Of n good quality of tat'
fcta are the best OF trimming for the
bottom. If this Is not possible, the
Old satin brcaGths that were not need
ed in making over into a petticoat
may be cut bias lined with good cot
ton lining, and usCd.-Harpers Bazar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

A brick can become n smooth arti
Gle when II is hard pressed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14

With the deaf mute actions always
speak louder than words. 4.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Motor. For Market Gar,icn..

The idea OF utilizing a motor haul
age in connection with the market gar
uen near a metropolis has been slg.
cestcd Of late. Motor vehicles would
obviate some Of the difficulties that
market gardeners have now TO encoun-
ter In getting their produce TO market,
and II would certainly pay some en-
terprlsing carrier to make the venture.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-14
Am.r,c.p and rpelI.h ri,ur.

Seven pounds OF American foul
equal eight pounds of English In bread
making.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
J. w. BreidenthaI Makes Kansas
Election Prediction.
If Vote is $4,000 Bryan VIII
Win by $4,000.
EFFECT OF LIGHT VOTE
IF Total is Less Than 325, 900
M'Kinley Will Win.
Figures Based Upon Total Vote
of $4,000.

John w. Breidenthal made his first
prediction estimate to State Journal
reporter
This is what Mr. Breidenthal said.
IF there are $40. 900 votes cast in Kansas
Bryan will have $4,000 majority. If
there are 5000 less than 10000. or S25.-
600 votes cast, the result will be
standoff. If the vote should fall below
that figure Mckinley will carry the
state
I'm making figures I feel that it is
safe to figure on the basis of 100000, and
in proportion to the decrease from that
number of votes will be the decrease of
the fusion majority.
ssThere is no buncombe in this esti-
mate. It is what my judgment tells
me will be the result. It is easy enough
for politician to say oh, we will carry
the state by this or that many thou
sand, but the question is what does he
really think in the solitude of his closet
Mr.. Breidenthal does not discuss the
state ticket but prefers to base his es-
Inmates upon the presidential ticket.