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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Just Like n Man.

"Oh, no. she's not at all what you
would call really feminine woman.
She affects masculine ways"
"HowW
"Well, for instance, yesterday saw
her give n street car conductor n nickel
when she had five pennies In her
purse."-Chlcago Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
been heard of outside his state but
for his wife and her little hatchet.

Ex-GovENoR PECK of Wisconsin,
who wrote "Peck's Bad Boy" has
left politics and gone back to hls first
love, that OF writing funny things
for the papers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

THE Providence Journal IS no
respecter Of persons. 1t has the
following to say Of our state legis-
lature: "Thc General Assembly IS
getting to be so much of farce that
it will soon lnjure the business Of
the vaudeville theatres"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

CARNEGIE has sold out his iron
interests, and will now devote all
his time and a part Of his money to
founding public Libraries. Luckily,
his fad is a benefit to humanity.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

IT is quite natural that Kansas,
the home OF Mrs. Lease, Jerry Simp-
son and Senator Peiler, should pro-
duce Mrs. Nation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

THE fashion Of women taking off
their hats in church, if it becomes
universal, may affect church atten-
dance, especially about Easter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

IT is unfortunate that the short
northern summer does not allow
the Esquimaux time to raise pole
beans.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
How She Di,l ~.

$50 she refused youY
That's the impression | received"
Didn't she actually say nor
mo. she didn't All she said was
Ha, la, hav"- Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

"No," said his Satanic Majesty to
the insistent agent, "we have no use
for a furnace that can only keep up
an average Of 10 degrees"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

OLIVE and let live is my motto,
said the Judge, as nc sentenced the
prisoner to thlrty-iivc years OF hard
labor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

SOME of the Massachusetts Legis-
lature needs more light, and the gas
is to be turned on full blaze.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

IT is intuition that enables man
to pull the right shoe-string in the
dark.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

IT is very proper to say the Law
son cup defender is on the stocks.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

AN exchange says "Maude Come
has come back" Few people knew
she had gone.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

At Whaknrcwarcwa, New Zealand,
there are gcyscrs hot springs, boiling
pools, mud volcanoes and hot water
falls.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

ONE of the surprises of the season
is that Aguinaldo has not been re-
ported dead i'm two months.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Mn. NATION, OF Kansas, is law
yer who would probably never have
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

THE country has number OF new
generals, which it was supposed TO
need.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
TO THE DEAF,

4 rich lady cured OF her Deafness and
Noises in the Head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his Institute, so that deaf people unable
to procure the Ear Drums may have them
free. Address No. IIS69-c. The Mich.
olson Institute. 7So, Eighth Avenue, New
York, u. S. A.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
HAzING at West Point has received
a black eye, If not Knockout blow.

THE Fosburg case has left Provi-
dence and moved back to Pittsiield.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

THEY have no Wall street in
SPAN; plenty of bulls but no bears.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

"YEs," SAID the burglar, seven
safe cracking has its risks"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
THE Philippine war is said to be
dying lingering death.

IT is a legal holiday when the
court adiourns for recess.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Educate Your Bowels "Tith Cnscarets.
Candy Cfthartic, cur constipation forever.
". 25c. VI O. @ G fail. druggists refund money.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The sIoraI of the Gnthmnnn.

The Gathmann sun was very wonder
ful in parular estimation until it was
tried. Il is big. but it didn't do things.
1t cost the Government a quarter
of a million dollars. and its shot hardly
scratched the target, which has since
been knocked 10 pieces by a shell
loaded with maximiUe fired from a
twelve-inch army rife
Many authorities said beforehand
that the Gathmann idea was not good
They suffered anguish when Congress
appropriated money FOR the experiment,
Now they are rejoicing in the failure.
1t is a mean thing to rejoice in the
failure Of a man who honestly and sin
ceTely is trying to accomplish some
thing. We are only human. and it is
natural for US to throw out our chests
when events have demonstrated our
personal superiority, but there is 10
reason why We should condemn the
other man. Furthermore, it isn't wise
Most # the big things IN this world
were failures at the first trial This
may prove true of the Gathmann gun.
Even if it does not, the money proba-
bly, has not been wasted. No one knows
how many other inventors have been
encouraged To solve problems that are
robbing them of the best in life by the
act Of the Government in giving SO
large a sum for an experiment. It is
much more comfortable to take a
cheerful view of things.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
SUGGESTS TAX ON BANKS.
Recommendation In Commissioncr
scrkcs' Annual Report.

an amendment to the revenue law to
determine the tax on banks is recon-
mended by John W. Yerkes. Commission
er of Internal Revenue, in his annual re-
port for the twelve months ended June
80 last. The law provides that tax
shall be imposed on the capital employed
and that in estimating the capital, sur
plus shall be Included" The meaning OF
the word surplus has never been deter
mined. and the Commissioner asks for an
amendment stating that the undivided
profits ola bank shall be accounted a
part of the surplus.
He also asks in his annual report. made
public yesterday, that the question be de-
teriained whether the law intended to
impose a tax in the case of manufactur-
ers of sugar who make refined sugar di-
rectly from beets or sugar cane. and
whose business OF refining is not carried
on except in the original process of manu-
facture
The Commissioners report gives the to-
tai internal revenue receipts of the last
fiscal year as 1896, ,S71 ,669, as against
S29J .3l6 1O7 in the year before. The re
ceipts from internal revenue are now de-
creasing at the rate of approximately 81
100000 month, as compared with last
year, on account of the repeal OF certain
of the war taxes last year. The report
shows that the decrease in receipts as a
result OF changes in the law has not been
as great as was expected. due presumably
to the remarkable business prosperity of
the country.
Revenue stamps to the amount of $25,
315,S9l have been received by the Bureau
for redemption, and up to the end of the
fiscal year S137.1 las had been allowed. The
Commissioner estimates that the receipts
from internal revenue durinE the current
fiscal year will be $3.50. 600. COO or about
s25. 600, coo less than last year.
1t was estimated by the Secretary Of
the Treasury and the leaders of the House
and Senate at the time the law was
changed that the decrease for the current
fiscal year would be at least $40 900, O00
The percentage Of cost Of collecting the
revenue last year was Loo less than for
any preceding year.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
BEAT LINcoLN's RECORD.
Bonst OF II Farmer Who Did some
Rail Splitting.

Isaac Perisho, who holds the unique rec
ord Of having beaten President Lincoln
in rail-splitting contest, is in the city
FOX a visit with his daughter, Mrs O. Z.
Bower. OF $50 WaVcrly Avenue.
Mr.. PerishO IS now eighty-three years
old and boasts Of having been citizen
of Illinois for seventy-siN years. his
father having removed to that State from
his birthplace in Indiana when ne was
child of seven years. TIS ry'pliectiOus Of
the Rail Splitter are most vivid. and ne
refers TO the martyrtd President with a
touch of devotion which Is born Of per
sOnal association and friendship with lhe
man. and an intense admiration Of the
qualities which made him the most-lcved
..IincoIn. when I first knew him. was a
lawy-er. who rode from county to county.
following the courts as they were moved
from place to place said the Illinois pic
neer He was considered as the best,
or one of the best. attorneys at the bar.
and was held in higher esteem than most
of his associates because Of his honesty
| got acquainted with MIN while he WIS
in Coles county holding session Of
court in which l had been called as
Juror. From that time ON, as long as he
followed the circuits, met him every
time he came to the court, and our ac-
quaintance developed into something OF
"one thing that Lincoln was proud of
was his reputation as rail splitter. and
he used to tell the farmt RS and woodmen
that he had a record of 500 rails in one
day. l knew how to swing an AK n little
in them days myself, and so one evening
/ told him as he sat at the hotel 1T tho
close of court sessions that ] could beat
his record He lowed that / would have
a good time doing it. This was III Febru-
ary. 1915. and although it was bitter cold ]
offered to break the State record the next
day.
4 went out the next morning, walked
three and one-half miles to the woods
and at nightfall walked back 10 the hote.
with a record of 100. Abe didn't boast
of his record in that county any more.
.Of course. everyone knows all about
his knack Of telling stories. | have to
laugh when / see some Of tl-em printed
nowadays. but | used 10 laugh more when
he was telling some OF those stories 10 q
Jury or in the hotel Lincoln was 1. good
fricnd."
Mr. Pcrisho wears his fuur-scorC years
lightly, and is fun Of interesting reninis-
cences of carly life in Illinois and the
struggles of the early settlers who wrcs't-
ed The woodlands f~rm wilderness and re-
deemed it into O.. ton. He tells with
much gustO the story Of his urst house,
which he built for himself and his bride,
hewn from logs. with Il punchcon hopr.
Ard he insists that il was just as good q
house as can be built. 1T was comfort
able" he declares. and what more can
you ask from builder, even VI II didn't
show up as well as some of these nfOderr
homes ?''-Clev5Iand Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
HEMP ENQUIRY TO CLOSE.
The Final session to he Held satur-
day Next.

The Senate Committee on Military AZ
fairs. investigating the alleged hemp
scandal hello one session yesterday and
adjourned until Saturday when a belated
witness will be heard and the case closed
The committee excluded the testimony
and docket OF Justice O'Neill. by which
il was proposed to impeach the Testimony
of former Assistant Secretary Meikleiohn
it being considered irrelevant. Thomas
5. Hopkins, one Of the local attorneys
for the Flint Eddy Company. was recalled
to show that Hawkes. had endeavored 10
convince him that Lieutenant Colonel
Hiestand and his supposed associates In
the proposed hemp company we're able at
viii to open and close the hemp ports In
the Philippines
E. l. Hawkes.. the complainant at
whose instance the investigation was
ordered, then went on the stand and ex-
onerated Hiestand and the other Govern
ment officials from any connection with
the proposition to open or close the hemp
ports. Neither Hiestand nor any Of the
others, he said, had authorized him to
use their names in that connection. and
he had had no conversation with them on
the subject
He denied ne had ever represented TO
anyone that Colonel Hiestand. or other
officials whose names have been con-
nected with the proposed company, would
be able to influence the opening or clos
ing OF the hemp ports. This alleged use
OF official positions was the principal
basis for the investigation.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
WAR MADE BY RULE.
Extent to which Red Tape Is Car
ried In the british Army.

An officer now in England sends me the
following story from South Africa, for the
accuracy Of which he vOuches:
"A brigade had been marching with
scarcely any food for nearly twenty-fOur
hours continuously. When It halted and
rations were served out and the cooking
lad commenced, one regiment was asked
by the brigade major TO eXtinguish its
fires, as they were not in line with those
Of the regiment on its right The c. o.
of the regiment in question demonstrated
as strongly as possible. pointing out that
ir the fires were put Out there would be
neither time nor fuel Chc latter was very
scarce and limited in quantity. 10 get the
cooking finished before the troops had to
march OFF But IN spite Of all he could
say. the brigade maj jOr insisted, tho fires
were. put cut, and before the tea could
Toe boiled and the meat cooked. the rcRi-
W,ut had to march the men having had
no food
II would appear from this as II the
process Of educating our officers in the
iield-siaff officers. at any ratC-was stili
proceeding but slowly. The incident Is Of
the more interest since the brigade major
concerned is d professor in one OF our
military schools. II the War Office would
ike his name, 1 shall be pleased to give
il them-Of course, in cOnfiCence.-London
Truth
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The Rer.ston of the Tnrtr.

New York Times-The wiser leaders see.
as Mr. Mckinley saw, that if the Repub-
lioans do not take the new ground there
is very great danger that it viii be taken
by the enemy. The Republicans could by
no other means do the Democratic party
50 great service as by the indefinite
posjponement OF tariff revision. The de-
raHd for it is broadening and strength
eniuE. and the interests to be benefited
by the removal of burdensome duties are
so powerful that IL would be easily pos
sihIe tor the Democratic party by merely
laying aside the mad policies of Organism
90 make itself the instrument for rCsers-
ing or radically modifying the tariff policy
of the nation.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
CASH DEMANDED FOR RELEASE
Porto Rican Court Declines TO Ac-
cent Bond of IGIeSins.

Samuel Gompers. President Of the
American Federation of Labor. yesterday
received cablegram from Sidney Mckee,
San Juan. Porto Rico, stating that the
courts at that place demanded cash de-
poslt of $500 for the release of Santiago
IgIeslas. under arrest - there. charged
with completely in labor troubles. Mr..
Mckee stated that he offered good and
sufficient bond for the release of is!esias,
but that the court refused to accept it.
Mr.. Gompers has not directed that the
cash deposit should be made. He does
moi hesitate through any fear OF. Iglesias
NOT 1ppcaring for trial. but because of the
nrecedent it might establish The mater
viii be referred to the executive council
of the American Federation of Labor.
which will direct the course to be pur-
sued. -
Mr. Goapers has also received letter
from Governor Hunt Of Porto Rico. stat
ing that IgIesias will be given all the pro-
fcctloa The law guarantees him.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
FORTUNE FAvoRs PORTO RICO.
business Increasing. Crops Larger,
Poverty and Sickness Less


Poverty and Sickness Less
NEW YORK, Nov. 19.--Gov. William H
Hunt, of Porto Rico, who arrived here on
Sunday, and is at the Hotel Manhattan
said today:
Business in Porto Rico is steadily in
creasing. The crop of sugar cane this
year viii be about 100 900 tons. New plan
tations are being started. There is much
sugar land yet available, and there will
be more when the title to certain public
lands is settled by Congress.
Coffee growers will realize more than
half crop. the plants having reouperated
to this extent since the hurricane of 1899.
The quality of the coffee is excellent and
should and favor with Americans. The
markets. for the coffee are still Germany.
France. Italy and Spain. Little comes to
the United States. II some leading res
taurant would make a speciality of it, its
fine flavor soon would become liked and
the home market would improve"
Governor Hunt said the educational
system was doing great things for the
children who we're ambitious to learn.
and who made extraordinary progress.
There were $4,000 children at school and
the average attendance exceeded that OF
many States.
The people were hopeful and there was
less poverty and sickness than for long
time; there was surplus in the treasury.
current receipts having exceeded expenses
by mere than $4,000 in the last four
months.
The Governor says the island will be
a wonderful wealth producer and is grow
ing in favor as a winter resort for Ameri-
cans
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
PERSONAL.
Four Terms ns senator.


Senator John H. Mitchell, who for
fourth lime returns to Washington TO
represent the State of Oregon in the up
per house Of Congress. is registered at
the Dewey. Senator Mitchell began his
service in the Senate in 1873 and had
full term Of six years. Then he was de-
feated for reelection in 1879. He went
back to the Pacific Coast ard resumed the
practice of law. When the term of his
rival expired. in 1850. Senator Mitchells
services were again demanded by the
State. and he came back TO the Senate.
He was again elected for the term be
ginning 1891 At the expiration of that
term the Legislature became deadlocled,
balloted without result. and adjourned
without choosing a Senator. The seat re-
mained vacant. ard the State had but one
representative in the Senate until Octo-
ber s, 1898. when Joseph Simon was elect
ed. Last year Senator Mitchell was again
a candidate to succeed Senator Mcbride
and after many days OF balioting he was
chosen for a fourth term.
During his absence of four years Sena-
tor Mitchell has kept pace with political
affairs. He has only rested from the
duties of craftsmanship, and is now
fresh and trim for a six years struggle
with matters of state. He is particularly
alive to the interests of the Coast, and es-
pecially Interested in increasing onr trade
with the Orient.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
EXPOSED TO ANTS.
Mexican Way of Curing II Child of
ChfIis

Several officers in the Villa de Gauda-
Iupe. being attracted by the piteous
screams Of a small child, went in the di-
rection of the crying and found woman
vino was evidently torturins her own in
FAINT She had placed him ia the hot sun,
about large ant mil, and on examining
the poor little creature the officers found
he Was covered with stings and in intense
agony. The woman was taken before the
secretary Of the comisarIa. where she de
cIared she was not tOfturing the child,
but curing him of los frios. on being
questioned the following tale was elected
from her:
She was the wife Of a soldier serving In
Yucatan, and had returned to Mexico
with her child. both suffering from chlils
and fever. The oJher women Of the sol
diers had advised various remedies, more
or less barbarous, and finally q comradc
named Petra had recommended the ant
hill cure" as infellible II was important
that tine cure should take place at tIntdday,
when the sun was hottest. and the
woman had journeyed to Guadalupe with
her infant for the purpose. where she had
already been sUb1ecting the unfortunate
little creature to the treatment for
three days. 1t is feared the child Will die.
The comrade who advised the treatment
has heen placed under arrest.-MexicaH
Herald.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
ALICE ROOSEVELT IN BOSTON.
Daughter of the President nt Her
GrandTnthcr's Home.

BOSTON. Nov. 19.-NIiss Alice Roose-
Welt eldest daughter of the President. ac-
companied by her maid, arrived here last
night. and was met by her grandfather,
George c. Lee She went at once to the
beautiful Lee estate at Chestnut Hill, the
home of her mother. where her grand
mother was awaiting her.
Some part of each year Miss Roosevelt
has spent with her grandparents. and she
loves to visit the places that her mother
was fond Of when girl. The Lees are
surrounded by their1chiidren. Mrs Regin
aid GRAY. Mrs. S II. Fessenden, and Mrs.
Mumford, all Of whom occupy separate
bouses upon the estate Miss Roosevelt
viii divide her time with these relatives
On Thanksgiving there will probably
he A family reunion at the Lee house. at
which the daughter OF the President will
be the guest of homer. She viii rest
while here. and no Invitations will be ac
ceDtcd.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
4 strong Navy to Prevent wnr.

Newport News Herald-Scuator Lodge
is not only a political associate but {
personal friend Of President Roosevelt.
Therefore wiIst he says is Of Importance
as to the future policy of the Administra-
ton THE best insurance and the best
guarantee of peace are in the possession
OF a navy so strong that no nation Of ne
world would be tempted to attack US.
Complete preparation is the surest nro-
lection against war, and war is what we
wish to avoid. not only morally. but eco
nomically. in every honorable way" Don't
give any offence and don't allow any en-
croachments is the safest and time-ho
Cred practicC
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The NcF<snIey Memorial.

Senator Hanna seems to think that
the National Memorial Arch Assoeia-
ton should do nothing until money for
the Canton monument has been raised.
No one objects to The Ohio town
erecting "a monument to President Me
Kinley. 1t ought To do so. But il could
not and should not be a national me-
mortal. The tribute Of the nation to
the memory of the most loved Presi-
dent Of the United states should be
in the national city
Washington belongs to the whole
country. Everybody expects to visit 1t
sooneIy.or later. Its beauty concerns
everyo1- in the United States. 1t Is
the only city of Importance We have
that ya= planned to be BEAUTIFUL
Usually that is an afterthousht in
American municipalities.
Senator Hanna $ view is narrow and
provincial When he says there can
not be too many memorials in honor
of Mr.. Mckinley, but that the canton
one should come first. he virtually ad-
mits that there will he difficulty in
raising funds for more than one.
It will not be easy to get money for
even one. Sentiment is mighty pow
erfrI. but +. doesn't last. Many man
has found his enthusiasm gone by the
time his hand has found his pocket
book. The hardest work in the world
is the raising Of subscriptioas for a
monument to a man whose work de-
serves it
The National Memorial Arch Asso-
citation should recognize the Canton
movement by not asking for subscrip-
tions there. and no one outside the lit
lie city should be asked for money for
its fund
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The rrnnsport sIight nnve sunk.

7 did not reach the Philippines, al
though l left New York with She Con
srossional party on the transport Han
cock. said Representative Charles f. Joy
Of Missouri to a party OF friends in 4
downtown hotel last night. The reason
l failed to connect with the land Of the
Filipinos was because l was taken sick
in Europe
But Just think what might have hap
pened had l continued the journey.
see tina. the transport. with the Congress
sionGl party on board, has had three mis-
hars hus delaying the return home sew
eIal weeks. Now, whether the mishaps
were due to the Importance of the trans
port 5 distinguished passengers 1 am un-
able 10 say, but some of my friends say
II ! had been aboard-well, the old trans
port would have sunk, and Mr. Joy
chuckled
Several years ago, when Mr.. Joy was
unseateG in Democratic House he said
as a parting shot:
well, goodbye, gentlemen, I'll return
next year" And he did, by an Increased
majority. "