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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27
Too Much Money ,n s,..p,...

A church economist OF practical
and somewhat eccentric turn OF mind
has estimated that nearly $4,000. .0oC
has been invested in non.productivc.
non-essential and purely ornamental
church buildings In this country.
chiefly In the form of stccplcs III this
feature of ecclesiastical architectur,
were dispensed with. according 10 his
estimate. and the amount represented
I'm steeples alone turned into the regu.
lar channels of church benefcence
the religious denominations would be
relieved for a long time 60 come OF
the necessity of making frequent and
imperative demands for money for
the support Of their mission boards
and other established agencies fcr
promoting religious work. .-Ieslic's
Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27
A simple Disinfectant.

"A simple disinfectant 10 use in o
sick room or in any room where a
close, musty or sewer smell Is noticed
Is 10 put some ground coffee On
shovel, a bit Of csmphor gum in the
middle Of H. Light the gum, which
Is non-exploslve and easily ignited
with a match, and allow the coffee to
burn with the gum. A refreshing and
sanitary perfume Is the result.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27
neath-Hfd Ftattery

Almost every dying person is liable
10 he allured by the solemn attitude
OF the company and the restrained or
flowing torrents of tears aud emotions
io IN alternating conscious and un-
conscious comedy of couceitedness.
The seriousness with which every dy-
ing person is treated has undoubtedly
been the very finest enjoyment Of his
life to many poor desplsed devil aud
sort of decentralization and partial
payment for much priyation. From
the Works OF Nietzsche.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

During Maclycr and wilkins ex.
ploring expedition 10 Algeria pottery
was discovered Of kind To- show. be-
yond doubt. tha, thc ancestors OF the
modern Berbers had close relations
with prehistoric Egypt. The explor-
,rs say that the Berbers are essential.
Iy a wE'te race. and are the true repre-
scntatlves Of the white Libyans pic
tured in the old Egyptian wall paint.
tngs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, H.,
writes, never fail to relieve my chill
dren from Group at once by using One
Minute Cough Cure, would not feel safe
without it' Quickly cures coughs, colds,
grippe and all throat and lung diseases.
T. Roswell Parker, Olneyville. Center
dale Pharmacy, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27
House Furnishing Chat.

Correct house furnishing these days
has comfort as a foremost considera.
ton. Every room, except, perhaps
the most formal reception room
should have the air OF being in daily
homely use. One rule conducting tc
this is "A table for the head Of each
dyan or sofa, just large enough TO
support a lamp, hold a book or maga'
zine or support an elbow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

WY honsekeepers Lose Their Arpetitcs.
The woman who orders n dinner
has eaten il before 10 reaches the
table; II she cooks II. too. then she
has eaten IL twice Is IL any wonder
she has no appetite for third course
Of itl-Hsrpers Bazaar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

Las, year there we're ie7.7os mules OF
lelesraphie lines and oS5Iss miles Of
wiTe IN the United States.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

A shelf supported by brackets and
from which falls a curtain is a good
scheme 10 conceal a radiator. Then
the shelf may be embellished by a
large brass or copper pot or few
pieces Of bric-a-brac.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

This would be a much better wofie
II people would live up to their obii.
uary notices
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

-Four thousand tourists arrived IN
Egypi during the last season
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

A plate rail is better four or five
inches wide, so the monotOny of the
straight line Of plates may be broken
by an occasional bowl, pitcher, etc.
This should be placed from six to
eight feet from the floor, according TO
the height of the ceiling.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

Fringe is entering more and more
into house decoration lately. Wall
fringe is becoming quite popular for
finishing bed valances, bedroom win
covers, etc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

Metallic finished burlaps are the lat.
est. These are finished at the back so
they are no more difficult to hang than
the ordinary paper.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

A screen to shut off the kitchen door
Is an indispensable adjunct of the
furnishings OF present-day dining
rooms. Anything from silkoiine
filed one TO the handsomcst leather
is used, but of course, the latter is
the swagger kind.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

A new and very effective Oriental
drapcry is striped in several colors
that harmonic admirably with the
dark-toned woods now so universally
used for Belgian and Flemish furni-
ture.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-09-27

A full width Of the material used in
cushioning corner or wall seat is often
tackled TO the wall behind il with good
cushions are best liked TO upholster
these seats; then as many down cush-
ions may be used as adjurcts as liked.
New Ulm review., 1901-09-11
Blackfish Crushers.


IT have watched the blackfish feeding
on shrimp and young rock crabs among
the stones of the cribwork of the old
pier that formerly stood at Hollands s
Landing, Jamaica bay" says Henry
Brand in Rod and Gun. ''They ap-
proach their prey very. slowly and
without showing any motion of their
fms and body. and after succeeding In
catching shrimp they would not dart
away the same as other fish do after
securing food, but would remain still
for awhile and begin to chew and then
slowly swim away, looking for more.
''The blackfsh Is provided with q
pair of crushers situated in the back
part of its mouth and consisting Of two
fiat groups Of ball shaped teeth, be-
tween which they crush small crusta-
'ceans and mussels before swallowing
them. The crushing apparatus of a
four pound blackfish Is about as large
as dime. The blackfish seemingly
uses its teeth for loosening mussels
from their fastenings and to draw
small crustaceans from their hiding
places. After tte food is secured it Is
passed to the shers. When 1t takes
an anglers bait and passes it to the
crusher. a peculiar succession of bites
Is felt by the fisherman, and many a
fine one Is missed by the angler being
too hasty to hook 1t after the first indi-
cation OF fish taking the bait"
New Ulm review., 1901-09-11
Evarts and the Author.

When popular young author came
to see William NJ. Evarts while he was
secretary Of state in behalf of consul
ship for which he was an applicant,
Mr.. Evarts congratulated him on the
fame which he had acquired, but has
tened to add, Although you have lau-
rels on your brows. / suppose you can't
browse on your laurels."
New Ulm review., 1901-09-11
The Seminary Kind.

Johnson-Does your wife speak
French?
ThompsonShe thinks she does.
You don't speak it, do your
NO"
Then how do you know she
doesn't?"
Il watched a French waters face
the other day when she was talking to
him, and III be blamed il he didn't
look as if he had the toothache do
troit Free Press.
New Ulm review., 1901-09-11
a MOTHER.

Il rained all day TIA day she died.
And yet she thought it sweet and faisS
She said the sunlight kissed her hair.
And then she slept, all satisfied
II rained all day; she woke again
And whispered that the sky was blue.
All, mel Thank God, she never knew
How cold and dreary fell the raini
30 like her life! It rained all day,
And yet she thought it all was bright;
She loved and toiled through day and night;
She never thought the skies were gray.
20. b. Towne In Youths Companion.
New Ulm review., 1901-09-11
A More vital Matter.

aDid you ever think what you would
do il you had the Duke of Westmin-
ster's incomeW
Village Pastor-No, but have some
times wondered what the duke would
do if he had mine.-London Baptist.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
To Know Your Flower.

If one has tried on many Of the
flower coiffures she will soan learn, re-
marks an exchange, that there are be-
coming flowers regardless Of color be-
cOmingness, and the reverse. Some are
in sympathy with our heads and faces,
others are not. A single flower of pro-
nounced size is par excellence for some
heads and faces, an added charm,
while to others q monstrosity out of
line and rhythm. There are heads and
faces only fitted for the finest Of
feathery blossoms, others for small but
very decided floral specimens, and still
others for spiked blooms rather than
rounr disks in flower Then. again,
there are faces born for roses only,
and faces and heads there are for
strong, violent colors, in yellow and
reds. To know your flower is a gift
not to be despised whenever floral
coidures are la mode.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02

The most lucrative game which New
York SWindlerS work on the credulOus
and eager New Workers themselves
continues to be the bogus or false
pawn ticket swtndle. 1t is not un-
known in Chicago, and it has so many
fine points about it, all Of them ap-
pealing to the man who loves to make
a few dollars on the side, that the
rogues who work it are never out OF
customers. The simplest method Is for
the swindler to tell his intended VIC
tim he has in pawn ring or gem worth
$100 He claims to have pawned it for
only S25, and rather than lose the
difference between the real value and
the amount for which he pawned it he
will give the customer a rare bargain.
There is S25 due the pawnbrOker, be-
sides So interest. leaving an equity Of
$40. He will sell that equity for just
half, or $50. After the victim has paid
over the $50 and has redeemed the
pledge he finds that the real value Of
the article is $50 to $50 and that he is
out s. to $15. The pawnbroker gets all
he loaned, and the original owner
makes all the victim overpaid.-Chica-
go Tribune.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
Remtniscence of a Thespian.

At Brighton Beach hit Nose ROsen-
stein, who was organizing one night
Faust company, for a job.
What part do you wish to take? he
inquired shortly.
Il wish to take the place Of Mephis-
topheles. of course" answered, draw
ing myself up proudly, for l had on a
new suit of clothes and could afford to
look him in the face
"And why do you wish to take that
particular part?' he inquired.
l was amazed at his dullness; but,
concealing my disgust as far as possl-
BILE, explained that it was because the
devil always gets his dues. He seemed
pleased at my repartee. wrote me out
$500 per week contract and pald me
my first weeks salary Of $3.50 in ad-
vance. l played the devil in Faust
until nearly the end of the season. a1ter
which | was cast in 1.-THE Foundry, q
workingman's play.-IndianaDolis Sun
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
CLOSING CHINESE AFFAIRS.
Protocols Will Soon BE Signed by
All the Powers

Washington, July 27-Mr. Rockbill
has reported to the state department
that the negotiations in Pekin will close
"lth,h Two weeks with signatory pro-
tocol by all OF the powers.
lhe Russian government has aignified
It's intention OF not further pressing the
question at present OF the eventual in
crease OF the import customs duties be-
yohd per cent (the present figure). IL
ls agreed that in case the reyenaes Of
Chlna are not sufficient for the payment
oi interest and principal the powers are
10 examine the revenues and determine
whao changes are necessary in order to
supply the deficiency. The imperial
maritime customs are TO be included in
this arrangement.
The British minister is satisfied with
this arrangement, aud the whole aue.-
tlon OF financial measures ia therefore
settled. The 45O, 900, 900 taels. consti-
tutlng the indemnity. are To he con
verted into gold at the equivalent of the
tael value on the first of last April. In
case the import duties are subsequently
increased the free list will have TO he
abolished, except for cereals: but il il
understood that compensation will in
that case be asked for. probably the
financial participation of China in even
the water approaches of Shanghai and
Tientsin.
All the principal points OF the negotia-
tlons are now settled, and it is expected
that the results will be summarized i'm
the final protocol within two weeks. and
that all the powers will become sigma
tories.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
DINNER MODES OF TO-DAY,
Inc Arrangement of the Table and
the Order of Service

S oHuSE OA Service
Inc mode Of today requires that ex-
treme and elegant simplicity be shown
III arranging and decorating the table.
Inc linen must be of the finest quality
and as white as the pure north snow.
Probably the most difficult part Of ta-
pie setting is the proper placing of any
goddWare one may have. All gilded ar
tlctes are properly limited to the serv-
Ice of such things as fruit, salt, pepper,
olives and the like. But silver or silver
and pearl throughout are in better
form.
AT table elegance requires the use of
cut glass. No substitute, where for
maiity is entertained, is permissible.
Ofttimes the water IN finger bowls is
slightly perfumed. This is permissible
and a matter left to the taste of the
one arranging the dinner. Still strict
table etiquette should not allow it. At
any rate, the only perfume tolerable is
a faint suggestive odor of altar of
rSseS.
II leaves are placed upon the table
and they should be there always-great
care must be taken In their arrange
ment. They should decorate without
obstruct1ng brighten and not Oppress.
They must not be SO fragrant that their
odor could chance to offend For this
reason tuberOses and like flowers are
excluded in teble decoration.
Oysters may be served before the
soup, likewise small crabs in season,
but these alone are admissible before
the arrival Of the soup. They form the
only course which may appear upon
the table when the dinner Is announc-
ed.
AS to the soup, 1t is preferable to
serve some clear bouillOn, as this
course, opening the meal, should be an
appetizing one, preparing for those
more substantial.
Next comes the fish course. Certain
kinds may be garnished, but the inva-
riable white potato, boiled, should be
served at this time, although certain
we'll known chefs err here in serving
them la creme and in other ways
Then one or more entrees follow and
perhaps a relieve, after which roaSts
and vegetables are In order, and after
this another entree or relieve, when the
game course Is served.
In a less formal dinner the game
course may be omitted.
Here, with one more entree or relieve,
the dinner, properly speaking, ends.
1t Is customary to open the dessert
courses with a warm dish or pastry.
This is followed by the various jel-
lies and ices and at last by cake, fruit,
bonbons and nuts.
AS to coffee, it is now dictated that
this should be served to the guests in
the drawing rooms.
The foregoing are few items from
resume In Table Talk Of the art of din
ing well.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
A EavOrite Dessert.

Spanish cream Is favorite dessert
For one quart of cold milk use half q
box of gelatin. Cover and let them
stand together about an hour. Then
heat, but do not let the mixture boil
Beat the yolks Of four eggs and add to
them half pound of fine sugar. Turn
the scalding milk over the eggs and
sugar, stirring all the time. Return
the mixture to the fire and stir until it
is of the consistency of soft custard.
Let the mixture become cold, stirring 1t
occasionally as it cools. When it be-
gins to thicken, flavor with vanilla and
lightly stir In the whites Of the eggs
that have been beaten to a stiff frOth.
Turn the mixture into a mold and put
in a cold place. Make soft custard
and pour around this dessert when
serving 1t.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
DebS Was DnMned

Indianapolis, Ind, July 29-Thp first
business coming before the united con-
vention of the social democratic party,
which assembled today, resulted in a
,wrangle that threatened for time, at
least, to put an end to the further de-
liberatiOns of the $50 delegates present.
The Springfield" wing, the Chicago"
division and the Independent" faction
we're aligned against each other. Prof.
Geo. d. Herren, formerly of Grinnell, Ia,
was elected chairman of the body As
the afternoon session advanced it was
brought to light that Eugene V. Debs.
who had headed the social ticket in the
last campaign as the party presidential
candidate, has been shelved. At the
same time the fact that the Chicago
faction had lost it's leadership and that
the Springfield wing dominated the
assemblage, practically TO the exclusion
OF the Chicago and independent dele
gates.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02

German Syrup is the special prescrip-
tion of DR.. A. Boschee, celebrated Ger
man Physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles OF the Sc
verest nature, removing, as it does, the
cause OF the affection and leaving the
parts in strong and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which it's rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms.
Two million bottles sold annually.
Boschee's German Syrup was introduced
in the United States in 1868, and is now
sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price rs cts. Get
Green's Prize Almanac. Colfax Drug
Store
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
Says Beers Are Abused.

Chicago, July 29.-"The horror of the
situation in the BOer recOncentrado
camps in South Africa is appalling.
Men, women and children are dying at
rate that would mean the determination
OF the race i'll nine years. The people
are cOOped up in unsanitary quarters,
where they are unable to secure sufficient
food or clothing, with disease making
terrible ravages among them" Thus
was the situation in the Transvaal and
Orange Free State depicted tonight at
the Christian Reformed church by Rev.
Herman d Van Brockhuisen, pastor of
the leading Dutch Reformed church in
Pretoria. He has come to the United
States to raise money to relieve the suf-
feriDgs of his countrymen who are herded
together in refugee camDa.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
HOW to Cook Canon.

The capon may be prepared in any
number Of ways-roasted, braised or
fricasseed-bu 1t Is generally boiled. A
fat capon should be selected and stuff
ed with a mixture Of bread crumbs,
chopped truff1es and chopped mush-
rooms. Put a slice Of bacon skewered
on the breast; then put it in a saucepan
with some unskimmed broth, spices
and herbs. Boil slowly for one hour.
Then remove the capon from the broth,
reduce the liquor and make a sauce
which may be varied according to
taste.
MOKI TEA POSITIVELY CURES
sick headache, indigestion and constipa-
tion. A delightful herb drink. Removes
all eruptions OF the skin, producing a
perfect complexion, or money refunded
25 cts. and SO cts. The Elk Drugstore
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
LAND BY LOTTERY,
Kansas Telephone Girl Drew a
Handsome Prize,

I'll Reno, Q. T., July 9.-OklahOma's
great land lottery was begun here in
earnest today and when the commission
Prs appointed by the federal government
adjourned the drawing for the dav 1000
OF the choicest of the $1,000 100 acre
claims in the kiOwa COmanehe country
had been awarded.
The first name from the wheel was
that of Stephen A. HolcOmb, of Pauls
Valley |. T., for homestead in the Ell
Reno district and the second Leonard
Lamb OF Augusta, 0. I. These two NAV
select the two choisest claims in this
district.
The capital prize winners, however.
proved to be james r. Wood, of
WeatherfOrd, 0. T., whose name was the
first to come out of the LawtOn district
wheel, and Miss Matte II. Beals of
Wichita, Kan, who drew the second
number in that district. They will have
the privilege OF making the first filings
in the LawtOn district and will undOubt-
edly choose the two quarter sections ad-
Joining that town. These are considered
the most valuable in the territory and
are, it Is estimated, worth from $4,000
to $4,000 each.
was An Exciting Day.
The day has cen one of keen excite
ment, replete with interesting scenes. 1t
is estimated that fully 250OO persons
witnessed the drawing. The immense
throng was wrought up to the highest
pitch. The drawing of the first few
names was followed by a mighty shout
that reverberated among the hills and
ho II g.
prairies. Each succeeding winning for a
time was greeted with shouts of ap
plauss and merriment. All was pleas
antry. Every man, though he did not
draw prize from the wheels today, hae
steadfast faith that tomorrow or next
day will surely see him the possessor OF
a slip reading him a title clear to 100
acres OF OklahOma's land. So in the
success of friends or relatives, unfOrtu
nate ones today instead of bewailing
their fate, cheered Justify as familiar
names were called out from the commits
siOner's platform.
The crowds fairly exhausted them
selves and when the close of the drawing
for the day was announced at O'Clock
hundreds who had neither eaten nor
drank during the day sank to the
ground where they stood from sheer
fatigue, or dragged themselves to better
places OF rest or to refreshment booths
up town. The day was remarkably free
from Quarrels and satisfaction with the
governments method of disposing OF
the land was felt. 1t has been found
that many hundred applicants have 're-
peated" and that Others have applica-
tiOnS which are so illeg1ble that they
will be thrown out. Over this discord
has resulted and the outcome may be an
appeal to the courts.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
Hundred Year Clubs

Are becoming numerous. The idea is to
promote longevity. 1t il interesting to
note that the means through which long
life is to be obtained, is food and the
stomach. Long life and good health
are not possible unless the stomach does
it's work properly. There il way to
TO make it, if it does not. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is an ideal strength re-
storer. II you would be cured OF dys-
pepsia, indigestion, belching, constipa-
ton, insomnia, nervousness, biliousness,
try the Bitters. Everybody should try
it to help nature rid the blood OF all
impurities. 1t possesses valuable cura-
tive properties, and as a specific for
malaria, fever and ague, it is unequalled.
Don't fail TO give it trial, but be sure
YOU get the genuine.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-08-02
Nav Tie I'm FIour Mills.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 26-The 535
nailers and packers in the twenty two
fiourlDg mills of Minneapolis have pre-
sented to their employers a demand for
an increase of wages. They alsa demand
contract for five yerrs. The employers
have agreed to raise the wages, but will
enter into no contract The men met
today and decided upon a demand of
OF OILY one year contract. Tomorrow
the revised demands will be presented.
Ii any active strike is declared the naiIers
and packers will have the support of the
thousands OF Others employees in the
mills.