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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Long-Iived Birds.

1t used to be believed that ravens
lived longer than any other species of
birds. and II was said that their age
frequently exceeded a century. Re.
cent studies of the subject indicate
that no authentic instance Of a raven
surprising seventy years OK age is on
record But parrots have been known
To live 100 years. one lost its mem
ory at siXty and its sight at nine,y.
There is 4 record OF a golden eagle
which died at Schoeuhrun at the age
OF lis years Another golden eagle
was kept in the Tower OF London foI
ninety years. \ third died at Vienna
aged 1O4 years. Geese and swans are
tenacious OF life. and extraordinary
accounts exist OF the great age thai
they have attained Button and o:he'
authorities have credited them will
eighty and 100 years OF life.-Alban!
Argus
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Air Currents Cool the water.

In some parts of Mexico it is a Gus.
tomary plan to place water in a por'
Gus jar, and when it has moistened
the outside the jar is swung in the air
by the straps attached to the handles.
the action of the air currents cooling
the surface Of the jar and eventually
the contents. The invention, which
we illustrate below, is a simple method
OF cooling water by aeration and eyap-
grafton, which has lately been pat
ented by New Jersey man. 1t ap-
plies practically the same principle as
the Mexican method, except that here
the entire quantity is subjected to the
action OF the air instead of n small
portion. The device consists Of ser
les of perforated trays suspended in a
wooden frame over the water recepta-
Gle, with a feed pipe at the top. AS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Exhaustion of Soils

The exhaustion OF soils Is largely In.
iuenCcd also by the period Cf ripeneSs
of crop at the time of harvesting,
Those plants that are cut in the green
stage. or while in flower. are largely
composed OF water, and therefore eX.
haust the soil but little; but from the
time when the seed begins TO form un-
til full maturity of the plants the
whole system of nourishmcnt 's
changed. In the effort of perfecting
It's seed the plant takes from the
stalks and roots the juices which II
had secreted and sends them upward
TO nourish the seed, both the stalks
and roots becoming dry as the plant
eliminates the moisture afte: deposit.
ing the solid material in the seeds.
When crop natures before IL is har.
vested IL therefore takes up more OF
the mineral matter Of the soil than
when the plants are green, aud when a
crop is cue while the seeds are just
forming (the milky stage the stalks
and leaves are then more nourishinG
as food for stock. because the mineral
matter intended for the seeds is ar
rested i'm the stalks. The same rule
applies TO crops>intended TO be plowed
under. which is that the nearer thciI
approach to maturity without perfect
ing the seed the greater the benefit
impaired to the soil. No law can b'
made for rotation. but that the farm
er must vary his crops aud adapt biz
Carm to them. instead OF attempting
to grow crops OH soils not suited there
/ for. is admitted by all who have ha'
experience. ce.-Phradelphia Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

always shared in this popularity, al
though the sterncr Puritanism of his
potential subjects nave often been
shocked by stories of his dissipation.
lie Is a fervcnt sportsman, and has
never been without a string Of thor
oughbred racing horses. He Is
ms fond of good dog rs of good
horse His kennels at Sandringham
are fourteen in number, built Of brick
and iron, with every modern improve
ment that architects and dog fancicrs
could suggest.
The affection and esteem In which
the Prince has been held was never
better ampliied than in December,
1871, when he was attacked by typhoid
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
4 Startled photographer.

\ college student in Philadelphia In,
some fun with a photographer the 9th
er day. Entering the latter's studio
he sat for a picture. When the artist
developed his plate he was surprised
to discover on the young mans for,
head skull aud cross bones. SISpecs
ing that something was wrong witn
the first plate. the Photographic: tried
n second. and this revealed the same
remarkable feature. The artist was
now greatly puzzled. \ phiadClph;c
paper says that the phenomenon was
produced 10y simple trick. The s.u
dent had painted the design on ht
forehead With a solution Of QUINN
disulphatc. This is said 60 bC invisi
blc TO the eye. but Il shows pure whit.
TO the camera.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

was rewarded. When IL was an
nounced that the wishes OF n nation
had been fulfilled. and that n boy had
been born there was universal con
graduation. Prclates ana statesmen
embraced one another with uncon.
trolled efiuslveness. Cannons on the
grounds without Numbered the news
to all the surrounding district. Thou
sands OF church bells took up the glad
tidings and pealed out the announce
ment to an expectant nation. Early
In the morning the privy council met
IN state TO ordain prayer and thanks.
giving from one end OF the country 70
the other.
A few weeks later. on the occasion
OF the Princes baptism in the royal
chapel of Windsor. he was shown from
the balcony to a huge crowd OF per
sons, who went wild with delight.
The boyhood of the Prince was un
eventful. HIS early education was con
Quoted under the tutelage of the Rev
H. NJ. Birch, rector of Prestwich; Mr.
Gibbs, barrister at-law; the Rev. G. +
Tarver and Mr. III. w. Fischer. He
then studied for n session at Edin
burgh and later entered Christ Church
Mt oxford. Here he attended public
lectures for year and afterward re
sided for three or four terms at Trini
ty College, Cambridge, for the same
purpose.
In the summer Of 1860 the Prince
paid visit to the United States and
Canada. Everywhere he was received
with boundless enthusiasm. He danced
at a ball gf,en in his honor at Wash
ington. where he was cordially wei
coined by President Buchanan. Tht
United States, indeed, was prepared
TO receive him with open arms. A
Hamilton, the last place in Canadi
where he made a halt. he had spokei
some kindly words which lwoko gen
eral approval here.
"My duties" he said, "as rcpresen
tative of the Queen cease this day
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

que. and soon 20 prove the focus OF dis.
affection against the Unicn.
His next halt was made AT Philadel-
phla. where he visited Independence
Hall and other places famous In An
slo. American history. From Philadel-
phia he took sail for New York. land
ing at Castle Garden on October IL.
He was driven through Broadway TO
the Fifth Avenue Hotel escorted by
the Mayor and other civic dignitaries.
and cheered on his way by vast crowds
OF citizens who had gathered 10 do
him honor.
Albany. Boston and Portland were
visited I'm turn. and from the latter
place the Prince and his party ON
parked for England on October 20. In
1862, accompanied by Dean Stanley
be made n journey 10 the East, In
Guiding visit TO Jerusalem.
The young Prince was now Of n mar
rIable age. Speculation was rife as
10 who would be the lady Of his choice.
The question was settled in the early
part Of 1868. when his engagement was
announced 10 Princess AleNanura, 'he
eldest daughter Of the King Of Den
mark She was three years younger
than the Prince, and. though com.
paratively poor. was beautiful and ac-
compllshed. The marriage was cele-
brated in st. Georges Chapel, Windsor
Castle, on March 10, 1868.
All England rejoice1 over the event
Tennyson. the recently appointed poet
| laureate, wrote one of his finest poems
"A Welcome so Alexandra" on this
occasion.
The Princess soon made herself very
popular with all classes of the British
public. not only 10y her outward grace
OF manner but also hy her virtues and
| amiabillty. The Prince himself has
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Observations.

A furtive nature never can endure
an open door.
The best worldly bank is laughter.
Weeping is social bankruptcy.
1t takes not only humor, hut sense
to enjoy a satlrical story directed to-
ward ones self.
No isolation is so appalling as being
alone amid a crowd.
There was never man who was
not made noLler 10y loving the right
woman.
To outwit a foe is better than to
slav him.
To know ones self is wisdom; not
to know ones neighbors is genius.
Inclination is often miscalled duty.
Genius and patience are never very
far apart. Philadelphia Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
The Gentle Art % Letter Writing.

The classic age OF letter writing. like
that OF chivalry. Is gone, although no
Burke has been found yet 10 utter it's
splendid funeral Grafton. Correspond
ence on business. hurried notes con-
talning invitations 10 dinner or accept
ances thereof-These are the missives
which fill the bag OF the letter carrier.
The love letter. we presume. still holds
It's sway. and, II We are 70 Judge from
the revelations Of breach OF promise
cases. II is full OF sugary sentimental
ism as in the days OF Lydia LangJf:sh.
But the letter as II has passed into lit
erature. the letter whose highest claim
10 be treated as art Is that IL cOnceals
art. the letter as written by William
Cowper. or Oliver Goldsmith. or Hor-
ace Walpole. or Miss Burney-that
charming epistle intended only for the
affectionate perusal Of friends. and vet
or such value 10 the historian Of life
and manners-shall we say that II has
disappeared from the busy modern
world, killed BY the railway and the
steamship and the thoughts that shake
mankindT At least. II is now but a
rare product. fragile flower scarcely
able 10 maintain Itself I'm our altered
social soil.
Correspondence from being cher
ished art and sOlace has in our day
tended TO become what is called in
slang grind" II is "snppery." like
the cheap newspapers. sort Of "blts"
or cuts giving hints which require
to be filed OUT. only that the receiver
has hardly time for that mental pro
cess. Truth to tell. a great deal Of our
letter writing is boredom. the source
Of Irritation and WEAKNESS TO those
who are called on 20 undertake it
London Spectator.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

OF York. born June 3. 1865, married
Princess Mary OF Teck. July o. 1892.
Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar.
born February 20. 1867. married the
Duke OF Fife In 1899 Victoria Alex
andra Olgo Marie was born July q.
1868. and Maud Charlotte Mary Vie
toria. born November 26, 1869. mar
ried Prince Charles, the second son Of
the Crown Prince OF Denmark, on
July 22. 1896
The Duke OF York, the next male
heir in the direct line OF succession,
now becomes the Duke OF York
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

in a desert tsnd, so deep that the rays
OF the sun cannot penetrate to its
depth, so that the river is practically
a submarine water course.
For the first time In history the
depths Of this canyon have been ira
versed by daring explorers. The feat
was accomplished, at the risk of their
lives, by n party of five. whose object
was TO find out if there was not
some path by which the waters of the
Gunnison could be conducted out OF
It's tunnel and made to irrigate the
drought-parched farms of the neigh
boring region.
The exploration yielded conclusive
evidence Of the impracticability of the
ditch plant.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
|4'he New King
| of Great Britain.
A Sketch Of the Career OF Edward VII,
as Prince OF Wales.
xaekseaosxxstsasatsotxxSaeaaes
" LBERT EDWARD. known

X LBERT EDWARD. known
~ for more than half century
~ as the Prince Of Wales, and
now King Edward VII, was
born November o, 1871. The second
child and the eldest son OF Queen Vic
to.ia, his advent into the world was
greeted with great rejoicing. As the
first child Of the royal couple, now ths
Empress Dcwager Of Germany. had
proved TO be a girl. the British nation
was naturally anxious that the second
should be a boy.
When the Queens confinement was
expected Prince Albert sent couriers In
hot haste from Buckingham Palace
10 the various dlgnltaries Of church
and State. whose presence at the sx-
pectant birth of an heir Is demanded
by royal etiquette. They gathered In
the anteroom close by the Queens
bed chamber. Among them were
Archblshops and Bishops, arrayed IN
silk shovel hats and gorgeous aprons;
members Of the Cabinet. headed by the
Prime Ministers; nurses and doctors
by the score.
For four hours this assemblase
awaited for the event Their patience
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
New Brnke. Fnkt Tlrne.

A new kind Of instantaneous brake.
which is said 70 diminish almost en-
tirely the disagreeable sensation OF
concussi| experienced when a train
Is pulled up. has been fitted 70 the
Paris-Calais express. Armed with this
safeguard the Northern Railway OF
France express covered 1sj miles be-
tween the Care du Nord and Calais in
lSi minutes, or less than n minute a
mlle-a record, at any rate on the Con
tinent for such n distance London
Daily Mail
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Care OF Farm Implements.

Farm implements do not wear out
so much as they rust out Plows. cul.
tivators harrows. etc. that are left In
the open air usually end their useful.
ness In one season instead Of lasting
for several years. A mower or binder
that Is not kept perfectly dry will be
almost useless when desired for use.
There should be place for every ma.
chine or tool and each should be ex.
amined before spring. Every blade
should be sharp. and oil should be now
applied freely 10 all implements.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
when sro.iu. speak. In wh,.,.,.

Marriott Brosius. Congressman from
the Tenth District OF Pennsylvania.
has voice that Is famous
Not long ago member OF the House
was passing out OF the front door OF
the Capitol with 4 friend when they
heard a crash behind them as OF dis
stant thunder
What was that noisef" inquired the
friend.
Il don't know replied the Congress
man. unless IL was Brosius whisper
ing."-Philadelphia Saturday Evening
Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Joy. On his first appearance In pub
lie 10 take part in the memorable
Thanksgiving service" In 81. Paul's
Cathedral. on February ~. 1872. the
streets along the line OF his route were
covered with a cheering multitude.
He mas had five children. Ine eldest
cf whom. Albert Victor Christian I'D
ward. Duke OF Clarence and Ayondale.
was born January s. 1864 and died
in January. 1852. The second son,
George Frederick Ernest Albert. Duke
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

rraordInary progress every English
man feels common interest"
His first stop on American soil was
In Chicago. Thence he passed on 10
81. Louis. Cincinnati. Pittsburg, Balti-
more and Washington. For five days
ne was n guest OF President Buchan-
an. He visited Mt Vernon and plant
ed a chestnut tree by the side Of Wash
ington's tomb. From the capital the
Prince and his party set ont for Rich
mond, then centre OF political intri-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

In 1900 the Indian canoe was prac-
tically the only floating vehicle on the
great lakes, which hold one-third OF all
The fresh water in the world. To-day
the lake feet numbers several thou
sand steel steamers. with seventy ship
yards on the shores of the lakes to add
constantly TO tie number.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

and Cornwall, and has followed
the naval career with great dill
gence. having attained the rank
Of Commander, and served on the
West Indian station in command of
the gunboat Thrush He married the
Princess Victoria Of Tcck in May,
1893. ard has four children. three
Princes and Princess, the eldest of
whom is Prince Edward Albert, now
nearly seven years old.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Good Tor the Wilton schoolboys. On
;he FIRST day OF the holiday vacation
ten Of them went to the home Of n
poor widow and tackled her woodpilc
with their saws and axes. and they
stuck to the job until they hau com.
plcted it.-Portlaud Me- Eastern Ar.
Gus.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Yankee ingenuity is hard at work
these long winter days experimenting
upon or really manufacturing articles
10 be used in connection with automo-
bile industry 1t is said that in sew
enty-fve per cent of New England
towns there are one or more concerns
so engaged.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

During the past year there was an
Increase OF nearly $4,000 in the value
OF monkey skins exported from the
Gold Coast. IL is estimated that at
least 100000 monkeys were killed 10
that district alona
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Turquoise mining in New Mexico Is
Of very remote origin. Many Of the
present mines, when located. indicated
operations by the Inhabitants Of New
Mexico at time prior 70 or contem-
poraneous with the Aztecs, stone and
earthcn vessels OF great antiquity be-
ing found in the workings.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Even the highest personages in Tur.
key are not exempt from suspicion.
Their movements are watched and re.
ported to the palace by an army of
spies. who swarm In every quarter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
A Tool Carrier and Holder.

The cut shows a long box. 10 which
handles have been nailed and an old
wheelbarrow wheel added Into this
GO small tools. hoes, shovels. etc, TO.
gether with fertilizer and any small
articles needed. and all wheeled 10
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
/ FARM TOPICS
A Cause Of scour..

II Is an old maxim among those who
raise calves that any milk not n for
the farmers table is unit for the calf
Sour or very cold milk will cause
scours. and any filth In the milk viii
invariably show It's effects in the con.
dition OF the calf.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

the water trickles from one tray to the
next 1t form a spray. which is par
TALLY evaporated by the air currents.
The latter may be either natural or ar
tifclal, and the moisture taken up by
OF the water as 1t falls into the tank
hollow
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery store.
a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made oi
pure grains. that takes the place Of coffee
The most delicate stomach receives IL without
distress. and but few can tell it from coffee. II
does not cost over X a. much. Children may
drink il with great benefit IS cts and % cts
per package. Try IL. Ask for GRAIS-O.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

the garden or field. whore crops are
being planted. The top Of this box
can be made wajertight II can then
be left in the field with the tools in IL
until the work is done.-Americap
Agrlculturist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Try Grain-O! Try Grnin-o!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a pack
age Of GRAIS-O, the new food drink that takes
the place of coffee. The children may drink il
without injury as well AZ the adult All who try
it, like it. GRAIy-O has that rich seal brown
Of Mocha or Java but il is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach receives
II without distress. a the price Of coffee.
10 and 25c. per package. Sold by all grocers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
EnrncsIneaa

Ever notice" asked the Cornfed
Philosopher. that when a man wants
to make you think he is speaking from
the bottom Of his heart he speaks at
the top of his vciceT-Indianapolis
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

santa Clara County. California. pro
duces greater income from the soil
than any other county in the United
states
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

or the 65.ooo.0 900 admission tickets
punched for the Paris Exposition Is.
eoO. 900 remained unused.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
bane,s Family Medicine

Moves tho bowels each day. In order Ia
be healthy this il necessary Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price 25 and 80 cents
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15

fever. and tor some weeks hung be-
tween life aud death. The anxiety OF
the public was intense. and the news
Of his recovery Was greeted with great
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
AN EXTRAORDINARY RIVER.
Mysterious Canyon Of the GEnnison EI-
plored at Last.

The black canyon OF Gunnlson River.
an affiuent OF the Colorado. is one OF
the most remarkable geological fOrna-
tlons OF the West. 1t Is a ghastly cash
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-02-15
Mrs. Valentine Tells of Happy Results Accomplished oy
lydia e PiGklam's Vegetable Compound

"DrAR Mrs PISKHAx lit is with pleasure that
Iadd my testimony your list hoping It may induce
others 70 avail themselves OF the benefit OF your val
liable remedy. Before taking Lydia T.. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound, felt very PAD
was terribly nervous and tired had sick headaches,
no appetite, grawing pain in stomach. pain IN my
back and right side. and so weak could scarcely
stand l was not able to do anything. Had sharp
pains all through my body Before he'd taken half
bottle OF your medicine. found myself improv.
ins I continued its use until had taken four
bottles, and felt so well that did not need to
sate an, more am like a new person. and your
medicine shall always have my prsise."-hRs w
p. VALENTINE, 5ee Ferry Avenue Camden, ". J.
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but in a private capacity am about
to visit before my return home that
remarkable land which claims with US
q common ancestry and In whose sx.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-24

SENATOR VIM. w. SPRINGFIELD,
OF HENDERSON.
Hon. w. w. Springfield was born in
Nashville, Tenn, May 7, 1897 His
father was an eminent Methodist
preacher, the first editor of the Nash
vile Christian Advocate and the au-