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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A New Game of HousebaIl.

The only thing necessary 10 play this
new and fascinating game is a light
bounding rubber ball and 4 wall IN
pierced by windows. Any number of
players can take part AS each one
misses the next player takes his
or her place and so on. or each player
may be provided with a ball. All
starting at the same time, the player
who first fails 10 catch the ball. goes
10 the foot OF the line. The object of
the game, OF course, is TO see who can
stand at the head the longest.
Now stand any desired distance from
the wall.
First-Throw the ball against the
wall and catch it before 1t bounds.
Second-Throw the ball and before
II descends fling the right arm up and
touch quickly and lightly the right
shoulder.
Third-Do likewise with the left
hand.
Fourth-Repeat with both hands to-
gether.
Fifth-Brinc both arms together in
front on a level with the shoulders,
clap the hands smartly together and
fling the arms back wide apart. bring
ing them forward again Immediately,
again catching the ball.
Sixth-Throw the ball up. Putting
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Breeds of sheen Compared.

The Cotswold sheep possesses large
frame and long fleece, but IL is not
suitable for farmers where the pas.
lures are not of the best quality. The
Merinos, when used for crossing. do
not Increase in size, although the grade
of wool is better. The Southdown Is
best for use on common flocks. as Il
is bred for mutton In preference 10
wool, and, being hardy and active. the
cross Is less violent than those between
the Cotswolds and our small natives.
The wool from the Southdowns is not
inferior, being classcd with the middle
grades. nor Is Il deficient In quantity
as compared with common stock. but
much above the average. Their excel
lencc Is in the superiority Of the NUT.
ton, and in that respect they have no
supcriors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
WNoUSEHolO
" RECIPES: {
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Rice With Cheese-Stsam or boil one
cupful Of rice until tender; cover the
bottom Of q buttered pudding dish
with the cooked rice. sprinkle dots OF
butter over; sprinkle with grated
cheese; add a dash or two Of cayenne
pepper; alternate these layers until the
rice is used and about one-quarter
pound OF cheese; pour over one and q
half cups OF milk and spread over the
top buttered bread crumbs, put In n
quick oven and bake until crumbs are
brown.
Spanish Pickles-Slice thinly one
peck Of tomatoes. also slice four onions;
sprinkle one cupful Of salt over these
alternate layers and let stpDd over
night in the morning drain and put
IN a preserving kettle; add one table.
spoon Of cloves. one ounce OF allspice
berries, half an ounce Of pepper cOrns,
one-half cup Of brown mustard seed.
one pound Of brown sugar. four green
peppers finely chopped; and vinegar
enough 20 cover; bring slowly 20 the
boiling point and boil thirty minutes;
hll jars.
Beef ROll-To two pounds OF chopped
beef from the top or under round add
one teaspoon OF salt, a little pepper,
one tablespoon Of lemon juice, little
lemon rind. one tablespoon Of chopped
parsley. beat two eggs a little; add
them TO the meat. shape In n roll ten
inches long; lay the meat on buttered
paper; put this in a pan and bake forty.
FIVE minutes In a moderate oven; baste
several times with a little melted but
ter and dripping mixed; savory. thyme
and onion juice may be used for q
change instead Of lemon Juice and rind.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Thought Wool Came From Wolf.


The menagcric Of the tenement house
child is populated mostly with myth.
cal animals. Cats, dogs and itinerani
goats are the only authentic specimens
Of the four footed race he knows.
Therefore, he summons his imaglna.
tion 20 supply the defects OF knOwl.
edge, and the result Is sometimes sur.
prising. An example Of this occurred
some time ago In a kindergarten ai
the West Side Branch Of the University
Settlement
Little Fabio. a bright little Italian
boy, came rushing into the classroom
fairly beaming with joy.
81 got wool gloves" be announced
proudly producing from n ragged pock.
ct n diminutiye pair Of red mittens,
which he exhibited 10 his admlring
friends.
"Fablo." said the teacher, after the
first burst Of envy had subsided, Il
wonder II you can tell where that soft
wool comes from|
Fabio paused a moment and wrinkled
his brow In deep thought
Il know" he exclaimed suddenly. n
wave Of inspiration passing over his
countenance. Wool comes from the
wolf, OF course. New York Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A Monster TopAy.

An interesting story Of a valuable
topaz now in the possession OF signor
Nicola Carelli comes from Naples, says
the Rome correspondent Of the London
Leader. The topaz which Signor Car
ELI brought back from BAIL some
years ago IS 50 large that 10 Is said 20
weigh over two pounds. 4 NeapolItan
artist seeing the stone. begged 20 be al
lowed 10 engraye the figure OF Christ
on IL in cameo. The work is now fn.
ished and Signor Carelli has been look.
ing for a purchaser The value Of the
jewel is. however. 20 great that even
the Pope himself. 20 whom IL was Of
fered. could not afford 90 buy H. Fin
ally. says the Italie. a committee has
been formed In Naples with the pur-
pose Of buying the jewel from It's pres
ent owner by public subscription and
Offering II 20 Leo Kill as a jubilee
present. n is 10 be hoped. therefore.
that this wonderful treasure viii be
seen by visitors % the Vatican Mu.
scum. slgnOr Csrelli declares thnt
there is no other such stone in the
world
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Handling "a Kicker.

writer In the National Stockman
gives this method of handling kick
Ing horse: Put on him n strong surcin-
gle and crupper. Have one ring where
the check hook comes and one eight
Inches lower on the right side. Now
run strap from the lower ring 10 the
cruppcr about where the hip strap
passes through. Now take i've
elghths inch rope fifteen feet long.
fasten IT 10 the ring at the check and
then hook through the ring In the hal
ter ana back through the lower ring In
the surcinglc Strap up his left fore
foot. This should bc done in straw
yard. Now you have him ready. Take
your rope aud go ahead OF him few
feet, a little 10 the right, and begin 20
pull Hold him steady and let him
fight this hard, but keep drawing his
head 10 his side, ana he viii go down
10 the ground Now you have him
where you want him. Keep him there
until he gives up, II II takes all day.
Show him you can handle him.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
CEmDREN'S DEPARTMENT:

and signs and placards. and all sorts
OF things. And IN sunday school / al
ways know the whole lesson by heart"
That's an excellent thing. dear
child.r said the grandmother, placidly.
did thee ever happen 10 learn the
second verse OF the twenty
chapter OF ProverbsT
"No, grandma" said the little boy.
Il haven't learned any proverbs yet.
but Ill learn II tonight II won't be
anything 10 do, because remember so
easily
than usual as he read over and over:
Let another man praise thee, and not
thine own mouth; stranger, and not
thine own lips"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Cure For Asthma.

Sufferer from Asthma. Hay Fever or
Bronchitis will be Interested 20 learn ths,
DR. K. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure instant
ly relieves the most violent attack insures
comfortable sleep and has effected cures IN
thousands OF cases that had previously tried
every other remedy II vain. No waiting for
results. It, action j. immediate, direct and
certain. So firm j. hi- confidence that the
doctor requests this paper 10 announce that
he mas sent 20 druggists 3t this town, as
well as 70 all other druggist, il this c0un-
try, sample package o' his remedy, whie I
will be given free q sufferers ot above COM
plants who apply promptly thus Offering
an opportunity 90 sucha. have not yet tried
the remedy tCAnak- a personal test which
will convince the most sSeptical.
Persons failing for any reason 20 receive
q sample package fro-l their druggist will
receive one free by mail by sending name
and address zen losing ? cent stamp isI
POSTAGE 70 DR.. r. SehiFmann, Box sl4, ST..
Paul. MINI.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
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sometimes happen that the birds win
break the eggs by jumping down on
them. II Is made from onc-inch boards
and Is twelve inches high IN front by
eighteen inches on tnc back, ana from
fourteen 10 sixteen inches wide. nc
cording TO the size Of the breed kept.
II Is parted off into small rooms, four.
teen by sixteen inches, and II may be
madc into any length desired. The
cover Is hinged on NJ the bnck with n
leather strap fastoned 10 the front side
OF the cover 10 lift II up when desired
10 clean and put IN new straw. The
circular openings In the cover 20 admit
the hens are made eight inches IN dia.
meter for small breeds ana ten or
twelve inches for large breeds. "'-
sen, In The Epitomlst.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A GENTLE Rebuke.

II ls said OF a gentle old Quakeress
who is blessed with seventeen grand.
children OF various sizes and different
disposition. that DO one else in the
family can administer a needed rebuke
with the tact and wit which she dis
plays. and that her words have seldom
been known 70 give offense. says the
Youths Companion.
one Of the youngest grandchildren Is
boy OF eight. who Is possessed Of a
quick and retentive memory. Not long
ago he was dilating upon this fact 10
his grandmother.
'Tisn't only 10 school I can remem.
ber things" be said. proudly. Its
everywhere remember dates and
names. and places where people live.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

MRS. JENNIE F.. o'DoNNELL,
President Of Oakland vomaR's Riding Club.
the wonderful curative value Of Lydia
r. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. For eight years had female
trouble, falling of the womb and other
complications. During that time was
more OF less of an inval d and not much
good for anything, until one day l
found book in my hall telling of
the cures you could perform. became
interested | bought bottle Of Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was helped; continued its
use and in seven months was cured, and
since that time / have had perfect
health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkham
again, for the health / now enjoy. ~
MRS. JENNIE O'DoNNELL, 27s East 31st
St, Chicago, III. 49, $4,000 foyfeh u above
testimonial fs not genuine.
Women suffering from any
form of female ills can be cured
by Lydia +. Pinkhem's Vegeta-
bic Compound. That's sure.
Mrs. Pipkham advises sick wo-
men free. Address. Lynn. Mass.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

Drinking the whole milk makes fine,
fat calves. but calves raised on skim
milk, oatmeal and bran, II not SO sleek
at eight months old, will make a better
start In bone and muscle, and beat the
more pampered ones nj two years OF
age II is n waste OF cash product 10
feed a calf whole milk after its de.
mands change SO as 20 call for solid
food, and IL is n mistake 10 SO feed II
after IL is ten days old. ms warm skim
milk and a little oatmeal are much
better. .-s,-Fi ..,., 90 ......,,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
OF the water without wetting his

out OF the water without wetting his
hand.
Solution; Get few cents worth OF
lycopodium powder and strew IL over
the surface OF the water. The hand
through the layer OF powder. The
powder clinging 10 the hand forms a
sort of water-tight covering. AS the
powder is invisible at some distance.
the performer can show his hand with.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A Grub Worms Habits.

The grub worm goes down into the
ground on the approach OF winter.
where II lives three years, feeding on
the roots OF grass and other vegeta.
tion. In the third autumn IL forms a
cocoon OF earth and comes out a beetle
In May or June. IL not only does con.
siderable damage as grub. but the
beetle forages NJ night and attacks
buds and tender plants.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

A new fast cruiser IL now being
built in the Baltic shlpbullding yards
~ 81. Petersburg. intended for scout.
Ing purposes and for carrying dis.
patches 10 and from the Russian Pa.
cihc squadron. She viii b. OF 5000
registered tonnage. fitted with 1900
horse power engines. and capable OF
developing speed Of twenty-five
knots. The vessel will be armed with
quick-hrers and torpedoes. and viii
carry q complement Of 400 men.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A Dandelion story.

o.. in the meadow, brown and bare,
Stood a dandehon, with snow white hair.
All his neighbors had gone 70 bed,
But he wasn't sleepy, be proudly said,
Perhaps he q SIT up the winter through
To play with the wind and the raindrops
too.
Poor little foolish Dandy!
A frolicsome breeze came hurrying by
Ard cried, as the flower he chanaed TO Spy
Why, my dear, II Is late for you!"
Then one long cold breath he blew,
And over the meadows brown and bare
F.oated a cloud of snow-white hair.
Poor little foolish Dandy,
San Francisco Chronicle
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
To R.mo,. stains Prom Linen.

Tar may be removed from linen by
rubbing the stain with butter and then
washing IL out with warm water and
turpentine. Paint and varnlsh come
out with turpentine. Ink and almost
any stain that will not come out by
the methods given may be removed 10y
weak oxalic acid and lemon juice Dis.
solve a tablespoonful of oxalic acid and
one Of lemon Juice in a pint OF rain
water and keep II on hand In n bottle.
As soon as the spots are removed,
wash out the stain mixture In clear
cold water.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
How TO Keen Icr.

To keep ice, put II in deep dish
or jug. cover IL with a plate and place
the vessel on pillow stuffed with
feathers and cover the top with another
pillow. by this means excluding the
bad conductors of heat. and in conse-
quence the ice Is preserved from melt
ing. Ice may be So preserved for six or
eight days The plan is simple and
within the reach OF every household.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

out fear Of detection; the hand holding
the object taken from the water will
be absolutely dry.
This trick, If done with some clever.
ness, will not fail 10 be successful and
entertaining New York Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Curing Lepers In Havana.

The Medical Board Of Havana, Cuba, re-
ports favorable progress IN the ten cases
OF leprosy now in tn hospital there which
are under the special treatment Of DTs
Duque and Moreno who have recently
been allotted $3.50 a month by the House
OF Representatives 20 continue their IN
yestigaUons for a cure OF the disease
which were begun under the military gov
eminent The medicine employed by the
Cuban doctors is an extract from red man
grove, and Is used as = salye and 4 toaic
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

The need % persistence In advertl,
Ing is obvious. Apart from the fact
that the constant appearance Of the ad-
vertlslng Of any establishment i'm
presses even those who DO not read ad.
yertisements az a rule. there II too
much push In the world to-day for the
public 10 retain a memory Of those who
have ceased 20 appeal 20 II. Somebody
will advertise steadily and will win the
trade Of those dealers who do not.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
| Farm Topics
Cows Not Properly Managed.

Many good cows give but n small
quantity OF milk because they are not
properly managed. Some persons allow
n certain quantity OF food. from which
no variation is made. A COW should
be fed all she will eat. and IL she i'm
proves in the quantity OF her milk she
should be induced 20 eat more.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

II you have any bits OF velveteen.
make up into bags about four inches
wide. and seven or eight inches long.
Stun with rags or waddlng. and the
bags make a splendid polisher for glace
kid boots or shoes. etc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
MRS. J. E. 0'DONNELL
Was Sick Eight Years with
Female Trouble and Finally
Cured by Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM have
never in my life given a testimonial
before, but you have done so much for
pe that | feel called upon to give you
this unsolicited ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
A Task In Lifting.

Show FIVE pieces OF straw or five thin
sticks Of wood and a coin. and ask the
audience 10 try and lift them together
in such q way that the performer holds
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Arranging Iicns' Nests

This sketch shows n good plan OF ar.
ranging hens nests where the breeds
kept are small, such as lcghorns, but
when very large breeds are kept II may
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
s..sinv % stop Fmixrstion,

The Hungarian Government is takins
steps 20 adopt stringent measures 70 reg
ulate and restrict emigration.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

Some mems prospects are so fine that
they can't be seen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

Mrs. Winslow' Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton .allaYs pain. cures wind collie 25c. a bottle
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26
Dry Water.

A ring or coin is thrown into n basin
filed with water; the performer an
nounces that he will take the article
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

There are 25OOO pores in the hand Of
man. There are 45p0 muscles IN the body
OF a moth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

J. c. simpson, Marques, w. Va, says
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me OF very bad
case Of catarrh." Druggists sell il, 75c.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

Piso s Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF throat and lungs .-WN.
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind. Feb. 10 1900.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days us o.! Or. Khne's Great
NervcRestorer 52triai bottle and treatiseiree
DR. Il. II. KLINE. Ltd. g3l Arch 81. Phila.. Pa
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

The stamp on a love letter doesn't al
ways stick 70 facts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

Children that are hard 10 raise should
be brought up with a round turn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

A beetle one.thIrd the size Of a horse
would be able 20 pull against more
than a dozen hoTEeB
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-26

No fever than gs7 languages are
spoken in Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-18
THE CANDIDATES FOR rlAYOR.

That Mr. Durees letter of should continue be
of and wondemen the members of his
and amused Democratic and independent
is not surprising AS specimen of political literature
unique its and topofy absouis Yesterday The
News took occasion that according
beate declaration he WILL elected administer the affairs
proper and desirable and add that such ctao policy would
not be endorsed by the electorate Nov a..
But there precious political production
that have attracted equally much attention already
sideed For example Mr. Duree
experse OF his Democratic opponent by directing
Mers statement that ne could not what his policy will be
elected BY this reference he emphasize
fact that he has policy And what is it?
Nothing assumption of the right to do
he please perform his public duties
individual notions rather than compliance with the
of the people That is Mr. Durees policy
Mr. Miller however has yet policy fact which
to the Republican seeker after mayoray ono
Mr. Durfee with his ideas dictatorship cannot of
be expected comprehend the meaning of
candidates Miller has no
policy yet all of public will
til he has asceaned the wishes desires people
CARDS public office public trust not furnishing the incum
bent opportunity exploit his views fances
chance to play the role of of the municipality
Mr. Miller holds do all intelligent and loyal citizens
the elected the office of should be the
not the ruler of the people Mr. Duee be should the
If chosen the office which
will have polcya definite and strong That policy
be effect the will of the people safeguard
their interests against the assaults of greedy corporations and
scheming politicians.
On question however Mr. Duree will
opponent without policy municipal
campaign In his address before the convention that nominated him
Mr. Miller made clear that he the
commission appointed uurpaon of the rights
of the citizens of Providence and dsgaceu ndefensbe
lation of the principle of home rule If elected
doubt that he will the fullest his influence and
either repeal of this piece of legislation
amendment in such that the rights of which has
robbed through political chcaney will be restored the city
Providence
BY this pretty
estimate of the candidates for honor Mr. Dpre
elected will he exercise autocat power disregard
will of the people Snd far possible the restoration of
the right manage their affairs.
Mr. Miller If elected will the people faithfully
their wishes and every possible labor
right of home rule shall be
the oyal citizen Providence
will have any difficulty in making a choice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-18

IT must be admitted that certain Massa-
chusetts Republican politicians are rather
unwise In paying so much attention 10
Colonel Gaston's business affairs, rather
than to his political arguments. Colonel
Gastons contentious should be answered
for as he has a clean professional record,
attacks upon him of a personal nature
will only help him with the voters. There
is plenty of opportunity for legitimate
arguments on the varying policies the
Democracy has INDUCED in during the
past few years. TO say nothing OF the i'm
portant questions. OF the hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-18
AFTER1ARTH OF THE TIMERS STRUGGLE

The aftermath of the coal strike unntereng Some of
those who declared the operators would yield that they
should not be nerered with by the president
the people suffered trying few grains of
comfort from possible dsensions the miners
There is, however little doubt that the miners agrec cheer
fully follow the advice OF their able leader Inor
nation is forthcoming concerning the dsrespecu given
the distinguished gentlemen who compose Civic Federation and
the method Senator Hanna adopted campaign
and misrepresentation.
Those who would their defeat the hands of pres-
dent giving currency story that the operators would