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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
CImDREN'S DEPARTMENT:
Meaning Of Girls Names.


Frances Is "unstaned and free"
Bertha, "pellucid, purely bright"
Clara clear" az the crystal sea;
Lucy, "a star OF radiant Light
Catherine Is pure" az the mountain air;
Henrietta, soft, sweet star"
Felicia is a happy girl;'
Matilda Is a LADY true"
Margaret is a shining pearl"
Rebecca, with the faithful few
Susan j. "lily white"
Jane has the Willows curve and grace;
Cecilia. dear, - "dim Of sight"
Sophia shows wisdom on her iace;"
Constance y fire and resOlute;"
Grace, delicious, favor meet
Charlotte noble. good reputej'
Harriet a fine "Odor sweet"
Isabella u a lady rare
Lucinda. constant az the day"
Marie means "a lady fair"
Abigail, Joyful az May"
Elizabeth, 'an oath OF trust"
Adella, nice princess, proud 3"
Agatha is truly good and just, -
Letitia "a JOY avowed;'
Jemina, "a soft sound IN the air.
Caroline, "a sweet spirit hale
Cornelia, harmonious and fair"
Selma "a sweet nightingale"
Lydia, "a refreshing well;
judith, "a jewel none excel
Priscilla, ancient oi days;'
The Monitor
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

very awkwardly. But know of one.
the aux. who cannot fly at all. for
his wings are too short, and the poor
fellows legs are so short and are set
so far back that he can hardly walk.
How then, does he get about and find
his food? An old lrishman sailor
nine years ago explained that "all their
walkiu' was done by swimmin',' Their
broad webbed feet are good oars, and
their short wings are useful paddles.
They get over the ground 10y swim
min. which is the best way for thin.
seein' tn ground where they live is
mostly wather."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
Old castor" Goes For Junk.

The announcement that the Obsolete
wooden fIigate. his Majesty's ship Cas-
tor. has been handed over TO the ship
breakers at SheerneSs, says the Lon
don Telegraph. recalls an exciting In
cident I'm the history Of the old vessel.
After taking part in the Syrian cam
paign Of 1910, the Castor was subse-
uuently employed on the northwest
coast Of ireland In 1917 the frigate
was unfortunate enough 10 run into
and sink her Majesty's cruiser Dill.
gence. while riding at anchor. drown
Ing most Of the crew. The Diligence
M tha time was under the command Of
Sir John Reid. and the affair naturally
created n sensation In naval circles.
The officer Of the watch on board the
frigatc was removed from the navy.
but was afterward rcinstated. and APP
pointed TO the coastguard service The
service promptly dubbed the unlucky
frigate the Blind Castor" a name
which stuck 90 her FOR the rest Of her
career. For many years the Castor
had been employed at South Shields
as n drillship FOR the Royal Naval Re-
serve.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

There appears In the London Times
a letter Jointly signed by the Duke Of
Argyll and \ J. H. Campbell. Of Dun
stafnage. recommending the preserva-
ton OF Dunstafna-c Castle. The let
ter says The time has come 20 appeal
10 Scotsmen 70 see that their old Castle
Of Dunstaffnage. where the coronation
stone was kept Tor centuries. does Eot
fall into ruin. It's history is the history
81 our early Kings. Oae tower has
fallen. The roof is gone from the keep.
which was inhabited up 20 1910 Zach
years rain and frost DO further dam
age to the walls
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
OUR LANGUAGE.

Now, take lamb led 10 the slaughter
Has he the least excuse for laughter
Or should he Sob as good lambs aughter,-
And think him on the long hereaughter!
And should a starving person plead
Or go 10 battle for his breadf
Or mining, when you strike a lead,
What portion OF the ore is lead!
Alas from this theme / must tear,
Tho you may shed a bitter tear,
And let the muse pall-bearers bear
The tattered remnants 20 the rear.
From what I've said no lesson pours
To useful make your idle hours;
In fact, the subject only bours-
This wondrous spellingness Of ours
Baltimore News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

Now, were a man caught in slough,
Do you suppose he'd cut up rough
Or through the mire stoutly plough
And 'scape, nor even cast slough!
Another thing; suppose, although
He pushed his way most bravely through,
Do you suppose he'd have shough
In case a sudden tempest bloughF
Then take a man who would at eight
Go hence TO some ideal height
He could not take a lowly freight
The last express had gone that nelght!
His indignation knows no bounds
Heart-faint, do you suppose he'd swound!
Or do you think he'd work up grounds
On which TO have the railroad pround:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
Arcr Horn Ir.lr. rset Long.

\ fog horn twelve feet long and
four feet across the mouth is % be
placed on a clif on the 81. Lawrence
River. The sound VIII be n deep rear,
followed 10y a Shrek every two min
utes. and will be produced by sirens
and compressed air. The horn is 20
be- mounted on a revolving track. 50
that the sound may tc directed 10 any
point.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
Trick with a Bowling Ball.

We get wooden ball. for instance.
retired bowling ball, and screw small
hooks ia 1t at two directly opposite
points. We suspend the ball from the
ceiling by a thin string or cord and tie
a stronger piece of cord 70 the hook on
he bottom (see lllustratlonJ. Take
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

pieces. and then glued together: the
annexed diagrams show how they may
he cut ont. The circle Of card form.
ing the wheel may have a peg OF wood
passed through its centre TO serve
as an axle. CSee diagrams a and b.
Washington Star
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

The number Of trained chemists en-
ployed In German factories in 1885
was 100 I; has now 4j0o besides an.
other 1000 employed abroad Nine big
dye works have from twenty to iO5
chemists apiece.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
Modelling q Toy Mhrelharrow.

A toy wheelharrow may be con
structed with very little trouble The
upper and lower parts of the wheelbar.
row are TO be formed in separate
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

Not every minister has discovered
that the shortest sermon may have
the longest reach.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

After al there isn't much difference
between perpetual motion and gossip.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

hold Of the stronger piece of cord and
give it a violent jerk; TO your surprise
the stronger piece Of cord will break
and the ball will hang suspended from
the weaker cord-New York Tribune
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31
Cecil Thorne's Masterpiece.

INETTE'S eyes bespoke an

Observation-Disclosures:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

Bird That Cannot Fly.
who knows Of a bird that cannos
fly?
Even a tame goose can fly, though
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-31

approaching slOTil. a IAN
woman again. she muttered
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27
Adventure With Crazy
Ben in the Village.

1t is the finest place In the world 10
rough 1t, out there at Oyster Bay, where
the hills are unexpected. and in some places
you can't exactly tell where you would land
II You were on a bucking horse and thrown
whether in the bay or against some Long
Island mountain. to crack your head like a
watermelon.
The other day young Roosevelt had en-
adventure right IN the heart of the village.
He had galloped to the Post Office 10 mail
an important letter. Perhaps II was an
urgent letter Of state. A crazy neS-o cauei
Ben Levi. who had secured a polIcemnn's
uniform. had stopped the boy on the ftraet
and said he would take charge Of he pony.
The boy saw that the negro was out OF his
MIND and drove him away. Then he hur-
ried TO the Post Office with his letter. On
his return to the street he found the crazy
negro had run back. captured the pony end
making for the woods. The boy gave
the alarm. Bankers and town rhaciaIs
rushed to the rescue and overhaulsd the
coiored man. who was sent back to the
Kings Park Asylum. whence ne had ts-
capped.
The Roosevelt boys think nothing OF the
toughest life that the Long Island prairtes
and hills can offer. They ride. shoot, swim.
run races. box. climb trees, head frxt or
feet first. and. best Ct all. they are coura-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27
"MLATJ
-RTTrEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLc

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
%NA E is Just like his father, a strenu-
Gus. manly young person. this s.
AHa( year-old Archibald Bullock Roose-
Welt. who gallops over the country on his
dancing Shetland pony. He is a fearless
rider. enthusiastic and full OF eager blood
for the chase. ike his father, he IS never
troubled about what others are saying or
how well others may ride. He believes In
himself and even in Washington the crowds
were nothing to him when the groom came
with his pony for a morning ride. He
mounted the sprightly little beast. shining
In q mass OF siIken mane. before all eyes
and dashed away like a young thorough
bred.
Before Archie had a pony to ride he
amused himself by riding the big banister
Au the Executive Mansion. where so many
Presidents have tried TO ride public opinion
and some of them were not half as fuccess-
f,l as young Archibald. As a matter OF
fact. he and his brother Teddy Jr-, could
ride almost anything, from a butterfly TO a
camel. If once they secured a good seat IN
the saddle.
The public read the other day how, when
the President resumed his hard riding over
tbs hills OF Oyster Bay, young Archie fol-
lowed after him on his Shetland pony. II
the boy had had q long-legged little Ken
tucky racer he undoubtedly would have
overhauled his strenuous father IN about
three shin lengths after the race began, for
the bey'e ambition was equal TO the task,
but hs little pony's Shetland legs were
too bort However, like the President of
1tited Sate& he did his best end fol-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27
w BUILT UPON FIRE.

I villages were destroyed In Sicily by a CON-
blned eruption and earthquake. OF the
town OF Catania not a trace remained. nor
Of is 1906 Inhabitants. AL together more
than 10000 lives were lost.
The Caucasian range is wholly more or
less volcanic. and a volcanic outburst In
February OF this present year. at Sche-
macha. Caucasus. which destroyed over
200 houses. and by which 5000 lives were
lost. recalls = still greater misfortune which
befell the same place IN 1861. when 5000
persons were launched into eternity.
The latter catastrophe contained no
warning for those who ought to have
profited by II. and II IS morally certain that
people Will still continue TO live under the
shadow OF the very cause Of death and des-
olation.
Java. ~again-and. indeed. most OF the
other Islands Of the Eastern Archipelago
are largely volcanic, being, nearly all OF
them submarine upheavals. due to volcanic
action. Krakatoa. Java's monarch noun
tain. gave a magnificent display Of its
powers in 1883. 5000 persons, living round
and near It. losing their lives.
Krakatoa is the chief of a group OF thirty
or more volcanoes on this island. and those
who. on cruising In those seas at the tImo
OF the eruption. were privileged TO witness
the scene. say. that for a distance Of fifty
miles round the island the air was dark
with hot mud. ashes and burning rock
splinters.
That South America is largely volcanic 10
common knowledge. though the great ca
tastrophes. In this connection. in this part
OF the world. take the form of earthquakes
and seismic waves.
In 1891 the whole country between Santa
Fe and Panama was destroyed. including
the cities of Cuzco and Quito.
The latter place. built IN hare-brained
fashion right up the mountain side. hang
Ing on to II, as II were. like BabyIon'. "a
nous gardens OF old. Is ever in a periodical
state OF collapse from subterranean-other-
wise volcanic-disturbarce. On one occn-
sion 1900 persons persisted In a second.
Japan and china In the East, and alnost
the whole OF Southern Europe, aYord
Instances Of mans t~ennsrt,~ -
his dwelling. and establishing him.
self In spots which Nature has dons -,
best to mark "dengeroua.s
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27

WRITTEN FOR SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Around the base Of Vesuvius number less
small villages exist. their inhabitants per-
fectiy blind to the DANCE that threatening
Iy hangs over their heads.
For some distance up the slopes OF vesu-
vius vineyards flourish These are tended
and. in some cases owned by the folk be-
low, who live practically upon a foundation
OF IRE.
Since Pompeii and Herculaneum were de-
| stroyed In A. d. -. there has been no no
| tably tragical outburst OF the famous
Italian volcano. although Its crater IL
never actually idle. Smoke. hot stones and
mud. will now and then a stream OF lava.
breaking through a thin place in the crust,
testifying period icaIly % its present vitality.
The curious part OF 1t is-as also in all
similar cases-that the people who have
thus planted themselves at the base. and
even a little way up the slopes OF the noun
.,,n. seem TO have no fear Of the possibility
~ aery extinction. living and dying. as they
40. In the sun OF a fancied security.
Even Naples. IN the event OF a great and
overwhelming eruption Of Vesuvius. would
stand a very good chance OF being wiped
ont. That II II still extant IS due more 20
good luck than 10 any great amount OF
discretion on the part OF the original found
ers-
What has been said about vesuvius ap-
piles in like manner 20 Etna. Sicily. The
vegetation for nearly half its height is TO-
ss feet. above sea level. is even more pro-
life than in the case OF its italian sister.
Long immunity. too. from disaster, seems
to have confirmed the inhabitants OF the vii
lagos at the base OF the mountain in their
sense OF safety.
Lying. as Etna does. midway between the
towns OF Nessina and Catani. It Is easy to
what would take place should the
volcano exert its power. Both the towns
would. without doubt. suffer TO a terrible
extent with regard alike to life and prop
erty.
So recently a. 1885 ntty-four towns and 20 =
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sci. $ Of any special importance Il the pub
lie. That thev have prOfted by this san
sible view Of their position is evident to al
Who have come in contact with them. They
are reported N all hands 10 be simply hear
~, healthy young Americans. entirely with
out self-cOnsCiOusness or even a suspicion
OF any right to claim anything on the score
OF being their fathers children.
1T Is a fact not ALWAYS BY
the many admirers OF Mr.. Roosevelt. the
Rough Rider. that he himself was a pIgeon-
chested. y~oungster who could not
keep up with children OF his own age, even
In their play or at school tasks. This NAV
be a great consolation for the weaker ones
among his many Juvenile admirers. 1t has
probably had much 70 do with his insist
ence on plenty OF open air for his boys.
when he plays with them he becomes
for the time one Of them-just as in the
Cuban trenches he worked with a pick
among his men. Obvious for the time or lis
reEimentaI rank"
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schoolmate Says Teddy Was
Just Like Other Bows.

Here is a paragraph that throws much
light on the character OF the Roosevelt
boys. for they are much alike. Il was writ
ten while they were IN Albany. An academy
boy in that city. who is never tired Of
singing the praises OF his school. was asked.
rs It true that Teddy Roosevelt. Jr. is
a member Of your school? Tell me about
him"
Yes" said the boy. he goes to cur
school but there is mighty little to say CT
him You might be with him eye- 10 often
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and never know from anything that he
would say that he was the Governors son.
and II there was anything stuck up about
him the boys never knew II. He was always
ready for a scrap. and seemed 20 enjoy IT,"
There is this to be said IN regard TO the
Presidents attitude toward the public. He
is perfectly willing TO have the boys photo
graphed on horseback or in any proper posi-
ton II Il Is for a legitimate and needed pur-
pose. but he objects to mere curiosity seek
ers and amateur photographers o~verrunning
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the place and interfering with his privacy
and business.
The time was when Mrs. Roosevelt OBJ
jected under all circumstances to having tho
young folk photographed for publications.
but now that the family in a way Is a part
OF the Government the public's interest in
them Is recognized.
Mr.. Roosevelt Is a notable type OF the
sincere. big-hearted. enthusiastic American,
and he expects to be treated accordingly
say his friends.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27

: INDIVIDUALITY OF THE ROOSEVELT CHILDREN.

; Much has been written IF the Roosevelt family. tut they ara always interesting
, and wilt grow more interrnga as the years roll by. How shWt Is the time sncs
> Miss Arce Roosevelt vas tut a child. moving with quiet grace overt The lawns Of
B Sasamor Hmi Vow she is a Respondent young Ey in society. known to all the
B Vord-Kings. Queens Emperorsa nd royaty-yt she is not spoiled. ad the hard
, good sense that give life to III Roosevet name will sustain her to the end Next
, ONE yOung Theodore a truly strenuous Lao of IS with blood and iron in hi
makeup His brother Kemet is Il. and Ethel the next is L. nj Archie. h
, hOGso over the hills OF the picturesque pony. with flying name md sreaminstn tail.
is 81 years sold Little Quentin. with his Spanish name m laughing, danctnge eyes,
, is g. and the sunlight n Joy of TIT household.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27
Children are Hearty,
Healthy Young Americans.

81 couldn't tell you much about the
Roosevelt children. however much I might
want said an intimate friend OF the fam
lily. because / see very little OF them. al
though 1 frequently visit at their home.
II is like this: When AIr. Roosevelt has
his friends 10 see him he wants TO talk to
them. He always has something TO talk
about. and he starts with il as soon as he
catches you; and while you are there he
doesn't want 10 be bothered with his chill
dren, When he wants to romp with his
children he doesn't want 10 be interrupted
by his friends. That's the whole case in a
nutshell
Evidently the children are being brought
up under a commercially old-fashioned re-
gfme. End unlike that which produced IN
colonial New York such men as Philip
Schuyler. or. for that matter. In accordance
with the old English rule that little folks
should be seen. not heard
Mrs Roosevelt plainly expressed her dis
appreciation OF anything which would have
Q tendency to make the children think them
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Welt is the last TO parade their good quail
ties before friends or strangers. OF Mr..
Roosevelt's reticence. paradoxical as Il may
seem to the superficial and superfuous, IL
has been written:
The family life OF Mr.. Roosevelt has al
ways been closed TO the newspapers. Mr..
Roosevelt himself appears TO be as radical
" opposed as his wife to anything like 4
display OF his domestic virtues or the Ju-
venile charms OF MS children FOR the ad-
mirC ton and entertainment Of the world
that reads and looks at pictures.
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lowed at TOP poay speed through the wild
witches were after him, broomstfcks End
all. The y~oungster made remarkable time
and came in second best ct the end Of the
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geous. honest. manly and full OF fun. No
wonder the President Is proud OF them.
How he smiles when they greet him with
a Rough Rider welcome on hts return from
a trip! Who can ever forget their grand
reception to the hero OF San Juan Hill when
he returned from the Cuban war;
II mas been an extraordinary chanRe for
the strenuous young Ro~osevelts, this trans
formation from the quiet country JIfe Of
oyster Bay to the dazzling, bevildertnx at
mosphere Of the National Capital.
President Makes the
Boys His Companions.
The White House 3 no lon1.r co,,
mansion OF a third or fourth rate Pouar
II Is now the executive headcuarters ~ ar
greatest Of nations. and since Dewey sayed
into Manila Bay and gunpoyder vsa
burned at San Juan. and incideataIlv az
santiago. the eyes OF all the world arr on
thls White House and the President within
But, according to all accounts NOT a Sin
gle Roosevelt head has been turned IN tba
nerce light that beats upon the Ameriran
throne. The Roosevelt youngsters have re-
manned the same unanimous. tyuicaI Amer
leans that they were before thew lert their
home on Sycamore Hill.
OF all the fathers In the ooun,- ., q.
oouotrul IL there is one more devoted 10
MS children and az the rame fine = ,,ora
lnnexiole master. He romps with them
makes them his companions-in fact &c o,s
OF the boys for the time being. But when
play Is over and the hour comes for WORK
study or bed they must bow 10 the dIs-
cipiine OF the Roosevelt household. while
naturally proud OF his children Nj. Roose-
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-03-07

This dread disease which has causes
more untold agOnies tt an words can
describe, has at last red lived it's death
blow. Medical Science En- recent years
has found remedy tha at successfully
combatS all the aggravated SYMPTOMS
due to this distressing akiiction. After
many years of patient Study and re-
search, DIR. A. B. Clark khe well known
specialist, has discovered positive
remedy that cures thk cough, gives
Immediate relief and esadicates every
VeStige of the disease. Ahe results OBJ
tainde by the use nf tt b remedy have
been SO gratifying to D& Clark that hU
mas been induced in tbe interests Of
suffering humanity to lace this won
uerful remedy within be reach Of all
asthmatics. So confidett is the doctor
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-03-07
HOOKER and MAXWELL, &C., con-
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, sOftens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhOea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Gainesville, Fla, Feb

Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Gainesville, Fla, Feb.
18th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before VIM. &.
Hodges, U. S. Commissioner, at Talla-
hassee, Fla, on March 29, 1902, viz:
William Kelly, of Tallahassee, Fla,
HID. 27282 for the S. E. or, Sec. 6, TIP.
2 S., R. 2 E. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land.
viz: P. D. Lewis, of Tallahassee, Fla;
John E. Perry, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Stephen COggins, of Tallahassee, Fla;
Hill Lowry, of Tallahassee, Fla.
W. G.. ROBINSON,
5 2-6t Register.