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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

SAVED THE GOLD.

Surgeon General StcrnberS had n
peculiar experience at the battle Of
Bull Run. Just before going in he was
approached by an Irish sergeant-major
Of his regiment. who handed him bag
of gold coin weighing three or four
pounds. Doctor" said the Irshman.
II know I'm 10 bc kilt enthircly. an
want you 10 take care of this money
an see that II gets 10 the Ould folks
at home i'm ould Ihreland.' The doctor
had no time 10 demonstrate or make
any other arrangement. for the Irish
man dropped the bag into the surgeons
lap and hurried away TO his place at
the head of the column. All through
two bloody days Dr. Sternberg carried
that bag of gold with his surgical in.
struments, and it was burden and
cmbarra ssment to him. He tried TO get
rid Of it, but he couldn't find any one
willing TO accept or even share the
responsibility. and lie couldn't throw
il away for the sake OF the "Ould
folks Mt home
Toward the close OF the second day
the surgeon was taken prisoner. He
lost his surgical instruments and his
medicine case. but clung to the gold.
ana making belt of his necktie ana
handkerchief, tied it around his waist
next to the skin to prevent its contlT a.
tion by his captOrs. During the long.
hot and weary march that followed,
The gold pieces chafed his flesh, and his
waist became SO sore and blistcred as
10 cause him intense suffering. but he
was bound that the "oud folks at
home" should have the 2ncGt of that
money, and by the exercise of great
caution and patience managed to keep
it until he was exchanged with other
prisoners and got back 90 Washington.
Here he found his regiment in camp,
and one of the first men TO welcome
him was the Irish sergeant major. who
was so delighted 20 learn that the doc
tor had saved his money that he got
drunk and gamblcd il all away the
first nisht.-Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
NEW WINDOW DRAPERIES.

BY economy is not meant TO buy the
cheapest or the highest priced foods
In meats the cheapest is not the most
economical, since it is apt to be inferior
and tough, in which case ii would be
the most expensive. The old saying
that the best Is the cheapest applies cs.
pecially to mcats.-American Queen.
The question of window and arch
way draperies is a particularly live one
to the present day householder. We
are entering upon what an English
writer terms "a renaissance of interior
decoration" and the food tide of
French and Italian designs that mark
all new fabrics quite sustainS his con-
illusion. There is no phase OF this
study in which the impulse of inven-
tion is felt more strongly than in that
which deals with new draperes and
their counterfeits, wall papers. The
richest of to-day's novelties in furni.
turc coverings and drapcries are all in
combinations that initiate the subdued
tones of the late sixteenth and seven
teenth centuries. Moire damask in
palest tan, or the green of the mignon-
cite. over which are impressionistic
cream or pink flowers. and designs in
leaf and scroll that unite the pale
shades of green. blue. rose and brown
ish tans. Is conspicuous. In all the
new broCadcs and damasks, whether
costly or of medium grade, and again
repeated in lace embroideries, wall
hA
tonnes. the tendency is t,ward the eX'
quisitely detailed conventional garland
and basket and lovers knot designs
which characterized French decora.
tions of every class for 100 or more
years preceding Napoleon. At the same
time there is to be seen in draperies OF
high texture. and on embroidered net
curtains. revival of Venetian and
Florentfne ornament.-IIarper's Bazaar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
4 NIGHT IN 4 KINGS TOME.

Writing OF some of the many old
places in which she has slept during
her travels around the world. Jessie
Ackerman says: While travelling In
that most interesting section of India,
Cashmere. l heard of a wonderful
tomb of some ancient King. and was
urged not to leave the country without
seeing Il. 1t was about a days journey
from where l was stopping. and |
started on the trip one morning In n
government cart BRITISH with n native
guide, who also acted rs interpreter.
and coolie driver. Expecting C, re-
turn that night. | took neither bed ling
nor baggage Winter was just setting
in. and men looked wise rs we started
that morning. predicting all kinds OF
unpleasant weather. The road was
abandoned during the winter. because
II led over a great waste. and no pro.
vision was made for travellers. Fifteen
miles from our destination an accident
befell our horse. Darkness was fast
gathering. The only possible refuge
was the Kings tomb, which we had
started to see. so we decided that the
only thing to do was to walk the dis.
tance. I have always been fond OF
walking. but cannot truthfully say
that enjoyed that fifteen-mile tramp
through the cold aud darkness. Reach
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
81, iM:. Y 75lSw1 IA
HN{REGRESMH 9
k-NEusE----=--=.----AHEE

Surprise ages-Thls Is nice
breakfast dish. Halve some sausages
(one.half poundD and remove their
skins. Coat each piece with we'll
mashed potato. then egg and bread
crumb each one; fry them in boiling
fat. Drain and serve on paper dolly;
garnish prettily with parsley.
Highland Sconces-To one pound Of
flour allow four ounces Of fresh butter.
Rub it in thoroughly; then add as
much hot milk mixed with two beaten
eggs a. will make soft dough. Mix
quickly. roll out. cut into shapes ana
bake on a hot griddle or thick frying
pan. Serve hot. cut open and buttered.
Kidney Toast Gently stew three
Sleeps kidneys in little water until
perfectly tender. then remove all skin
and gristle and pound them In mortar
with one ounce of butter till they form
a smooth paste. Squeeze little lemon
into them and season highly with pep
per and salt Spread the paste on nice
~ buttercd toast and serve very hot.
Sardine Eggs-For each egg TO be
used allow two sardincs. Boil the eggs
hard and take out the yolks carefully,
without breaking the whites. Scald
the sardines. season with salt. cayenne
and lemon Juice; chop very small and
then pound with butter and yolks OF
eggs. Fin the boiled whites Of eggs
with this mixture: press together and
serve. when set aud perfectly cold. on
lettuce leaves coated with aspic jelly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
4 populrr Costume.

Shirt waists are among the good
fhings of which no woman ever has
enough. The very stylish May Man
ton one. shown in the large drawing. Is
new and becoming 10 the generality OF
igurcs The tucks. which are arranged
10 give pleat effect, are stitched only
to yoke depth at the front. so forming
becoming folds over the bust, whlle
the back gives tapering lines 10 the fig
ure. The original is made Of dotted
rhambray, but all waist materials are
equally suitable.
The waist consists of the smoothly
ittinC lining. which can he used or
omitted as preferred. the fronts and
the back. and is shaped by means ot
shoulder and under-arm seams. The
back is drawn down smoothly and
snugly at the waist line, while the
front blouses slightly over the belt.
The sleeves are cut in one piece and
arc full below the elbows and gathered
into straight cuffs NJ the wrists
The quantity of material required foi
the medium size is four and 4 half
yards twenty-sevcn inches wide. three
lnd three quarter yards thirty-two
inches wide. or two and a quarter
yards forty-four inches wide.
Walking skirts have become so much
of necessity as.to be included In
every wardrobe. The very stylish one
Illustrated in the large picture Is adapt
cd 10 cloth OF all grades. To etamines
and the like and TO the heavy linens
now in vogue. but as shown is made
OF Sicilian mohair in royal blue with
stitching in corticelli silk.
The skirt consists Of nine cores which
are shaped TO az with perfect snug
ness above the knees ard 70 Hare free
lv about the feet. The fullncss NJ the
back is laid in inverted pleats
The quantity ~ material required fol
the medium size is five and three.
quarter yards twenty. seven inches
wide. three and thrcc-quarter yard.
forty.four inches wide. or three anC
n quarter yards ffty.two inches wide.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
a Mirror Fad.

Within the past few years a decided
fad for the collecting Of antique
mirrors has developed, and many a
looking glass OF ancient days. treas
ured more for associations sake than
for its intrinsic value. has assumed
considerable Importance commercially.
Colonial mirrors are having decided
vogue at the present time. more par
ticularly those decorated with pastel
across the top, but in the opinion OF
one critic they are not entitled TO con-
sideration on the score OF beauty
New York Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
HE SMASHED LIKE MOSES.
Ohio Mayor Willing to Break Few
Laws to Defeat the Coal Trust.


While the price of coal was soaring
during the dead of last winter Mayor
Bellmeyer of Bellevue. Ohio, took
vigorous methods to relieve the situa-
ton. With the consent OF the coun-
ellis he had riot call sounded on the
fire bell.
There was an immediate response
Of citizens. From these a brigade of
shoyelers was organized and marched
TO the railroad. Six car loads OF
coal, lying on the tracks. were ordered
confiscated by the mayor. The needy
people were then relieved by the
coal distribution, which was made in
ton lots.
This action naturally brought re-
mopstrances frcm certain sensitive
citizens, but remained unheeded by
the determined mayor.
1T is wrong, sir. entirely wrong. TO
thus take the law into your own
hands" said a remonstrant.
But have biblical example for
my action" protested Bilmeyer.
What. for stealing coal?"
NO; for taking the law in my own
hands" said the mayor You recollect
that when Moses came down the
mountain he smashed the ten com.
mandments on seeing the people kneel
before the golden calf Well sir, the
coal barons may worship the golden
calf, but I'll smash a few laws while
they are doing it,"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
TABLE LINEN.

Irish crochet centrepieces and effect.
I've work set into colored linen cloth
Is the latest novelty In napery. The
colored cloth. be IL faint coral pink or
the new malachite green, is intended
for luncheon spread. for the evening
a white cloth with inlets Of crochet az
the centre and corners is correct. odd.
new ornaments are Noah's arks in sill
yer. All sorts Of animals and birds.
modelled beautifully. are made 10 form
a winding procession among the Hover
vases. either on the centrepicce or just
beyond IT. Brightly colored Indian.
Persian. Chinese and japanese strips
are, too. very decorative. perhaps with
out any white cloth at all. With air
this nothing gay and arrestiye in china
is requisite or in happy taste. A sim
pie but good white set Is smart. with
the monogram or crest upon 1t In color.
Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Or. HALE POSTED ON BEANS.
soston's Famous Preacher piscoursss
Lesrredly OF the Hubs Favorite.

DR.. Edward Everett Hale comes TO
Washington once a year 10 deliver .
sermon in the church in which he
century ago. He spent part Of his
time during his recent visit here with
friends eminent In the scientific and
literary world.
"Dr Hale" said one OF them, Il
can give you a piece OF news in which
you, as a BostoAian should take much
interest. IL IS that the worlds de-
than the supply" II knew il would
some day" the celebrated divine re
piled. and this fact must be due 10
the influence Boston exerts on the
world. We are the pioneer bean eat
ers. Perhaps you are not aware tina.
the reason IL has taken mankind so
many centuries 10 learn the worth OF
beans as a food for human beings
is that the nations have unconsciously
inherited an ancient prejudice against
them. The Egyptians cultivated this
legume extensively, but finally set
them apart as an offering TO their
deities. Pythagoras warned his dis.
ciples against beans Some historians
declare that he imbibed his doctrines
concerning beans from the Egyptians.
among whom he had been educated.
but Aristotle has another explanation.
He calls attention 10 the fact that in
their voting the Romans used black
and white beans as ballots, as the
Greeks used oyster shells, from which
we get 'ostracize,' and that Pytha.
soras, in cour selling his followers
against this legume. was speaking
symbolically, merely nearing that
they should forswear politics. II has
taken centuries 20 overcome these an.
cient preachments against beans, and
Boston, in setting the example which
has restored this wholesome food &c
its proper place in mans diet. has
earned additional honors Washing
ton Correspondence New York Trib
une.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
BLACKsNAKE CHoKEs WOMAN.

Mrs. Mahlon Long. wife of a farmer
living at Sugar Grove. Ohio. is criti.
cally Ill of nervous prostration. the re-
suit of shocking experience with q
monster blacksnakc She was working
with milk in her spring house when
the snake dropped from the raftcrs
upon her.
Being OF the constructor species. IL
coilcd itself about her neck. and so
strong was il that IL required all her
strength TO tear it loose. When she
was free she was powcrless from cx.
haustion and fright. IL !; believed
that the snake accidentally fell. as
ordinarily blacksnake will not attack
human being.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

ing the tomb at last. we decided that
IL would be best for me 10 take mp my
quarters within the tomb. the guide
remaining with me. while the cOolIc
walked 10 q village some miles farther
on In search Of another horse. II was
dark beyond description inside the
tomb. and when the footsteps Of tie
coolie could no longer be heard. every
sound. save one. died away on the still.
ness Of the night I made my way
cautiously to the farthest corner. crop.
ing along against the wall Of the tomb.
thinking TO take what comfort could
be had from so miserable situation.
No sooner had settled for the night
than heard the most weird. unearthly
sound that ever pierced human ears.
The uncanny place had suddenly taken
on the atmosphere Of life. There was
n sound Of rushing OF wings that frOZe
the blood In my veins Ny heart
seemed 10 have stopped beating. Sud-
denly I discovered what it was. A
horde OF horrid bats had awakened
from their lethargy and simultaneously
started on tour OF Investigation
Bats are ugly creatures. would
rather have sixteen active babies all
clutch my hair at the same time than
surrender my locks to one sportiye bat,
especially OF the Inlian variety. Their
wings and shrieks became "A rhythm 10
which my tired senses kept time until
blessed slumber czmc. and the morn
ing brought a pair OF fresh horses and
a cOOlie laden with breakfast for two.
The Housckeepcr.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
A REAR STORY.

The have act OF mother saved her
child from terrible death near Pres.
colt. Mich. Mrs. Frank Gray. with
her family of four children. was pick
ing berries. when a large black bear
appeared. The three older children
ran to the house. leaving the baby
under a tree. The bear picked II up
and started OF with IL. when the
frightened mother secured a rife and
shot the animal dead. The child
escaped with slight injuries. having
only been hugged by the bear.-Chi.
cago Record-Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Tucked Blouse .

Blouses made with horizontal tucks
are greatly in style and suit girlish fig
ures 10 perfection. This one. designed
by May Manton. shows three tucks in
the blouse and three in the sleeves
made on continuous lines. 50 giving the
broad effect which is demanded by
present fashions. The model is made
of white handkerchief linen with coll
lar and cuffs of lace and is unlined.
but the design suits wool and silk as
well as cotton and linen fabrics. and
the lining can be added whenever de-
sirable.
The blouse Is made with the fitted
foundation. the tucked front and
tucked backs. and is shaped by means
of shoulder and under.arm seams. The
fullness in the front is laid in tiny
tuckS at the neck and both front and
backs are gathered at the waist line.
The sleeves are the new ones that are
snug above the elbows but form full
soft puffs NJ the wrists.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size i three and three
quarter yards twcnty-one inches wide.
three and three-quarter yards twenty
seven inches wide. two and threequar-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Drc.smakine Made Easy.

one OF the greatest conveniences 20
the home dressmaker is a special hem
mer that can be bought now which
its any machine. either lock or a
chain stitch. Unlike the ordinary hem
mcr. IL can be used for all woolen and
soft materials. IL used 10 be that in
tucking woolen material Of any kind
each tuck had TO be carefully basted
In. and then run with a guide. This
does away with all that. There Is
absolutely no bssting to be done. and
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Our Millionaires in New York.
"Pana what Is chg ritY ."

Papa, Wnat is cnarlty
Charity, my son, is giving awaI
what you don't want"
What is scientific charity"
Scientific charity is giving away
what you don't want to some one who
does not want It,"
What is organized charity"
"Organized charity. my son, is Civ
ing away something that you don't
want 10 some society which will give
IL away 70 some one who does not
want it."
Then what is love papa"
Love? On, love is only giving some
thing that you want to some one who
wants it-but that will pauperize the
poor. Bolton Hall in Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

whole gown can be tucked In exactly
half the time IL formerly required.
Another convenience 10 be appreci-
ated is the little skirt gauge. With
his to help one. it only takes about
three minutes 10 hang a walking
skirt. feat not easily TO be accom-
plished. as every home dressmaker
knows. This gauge is a little contriv-
ance that rests on the floor and has an
outsta nding arm holding a piece or
French chalk. BY moving the little
gauge around. the chalk marks evenly
on the skirt any distance from the
ground desired. All that has TO be
done then is 10 turn up the skirt Oh the
line Of the baste. II is then ready 10
be finished. and is sure 10 hang
evenly.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Cotton In Northern Australia.

In a paper read before the Melbourne
Geographical Society recently a member
said that there are millions OF acres of land
in Northern Australia suitable for growing
cotton. If cheap labor were allowed thou.
sands OF settlers would find a profitable
outlet for their enterprises. and British
cotton spinners would be glad to send eX.
perts to advise a. to the best seed and
mode of cultivation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Radicnl Departure in prItI.h war.hlp..

The British Admiralty has decided TO
bnild three new hattleships of 5000 tons,
which have been designed by Philip Watts
the Director of Naval Construction. The
most notable departure in the new SHIPS
will be in the armor plating for the sides
and hull An armor belt of ten.inch kruDp
steel. tapering away to six inches. will be
continued the whole length of the broad
side. This is the first time this has been
attempted in the battleships of any country
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
The Triumph Of the Mistletoe.

In lace and embroderies it looks
as if the too. too popular Grape was
about TO be replaced by the mistletoe.
Though less snowy than the fruit OF
Bacchus, it's artistic possibilities are
quite as good. Furthermore, 1t has
traditions and associations of its own
that are distinctly pleasant, and. last
OF all. il Is new.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

We are so certain OF the wonderful re-
suits obtained from Johnson's Happy Pills
for the curing of malaria, chills and fever
or liver complaints, any one sending two.
cent stamp and this notice to the Happy
Medicine Co., West Brighton, ). l., Will
receiXe 4 box free
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Beware or Ointments For Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.


as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys
TEN when entering IL through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do Is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. j. Cheney n Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous urfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. II Is taken in
ternally, and made In Toledo, Ohio, by f..
j. Cheney a. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists; price, 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Tulle Avaignec.

\ new and popular material of the
net class is tulle avaignee. a fine silk
mlle with meshes forming symmetri-
cal lace designs. 1t is much more dur
able than the ordinary tulle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
rnco,r.r,ur Uuiiders.

To encourage the erection of beautl'
ful residences in Paris the authorities
award three gold medals annually TO
the designers OF the most artistic dwell
lings. The owners of these homes are
relieved of half their annual taxes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

In England the annual consumption
OF southern fru.. amounts to fifteen
pounds head. In Germany it aver.
ages not quite three pounds a head
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Use Of snun In United states.

The aggregate weight OF snun con-
sumed In the United States for one
year is 100000 pounds. Snun tax
ing is increasing In this country at the
rate Of six per cent. psr annum.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
About the Ear.

That the ear is an hydrodynamic rather
than an acoustic instrument, because va
are recorded by il. is proved by Bounier IN
a note entitled "The Ear Manometer."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
Ton Collars and Auto Cuts.

Top collars and cuffs are daily grow
ing deeper, and rather more important.
Vandyke points are favorite shapes.
and they are treated with vivid
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

The Rivera memorial to the late
Queen Victoria is TO take the form of
a cottage hospital at Nice.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

FITSpermanently cured. No ftsor nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kllne's Great
NerveRestorer. s2trial bottle and reatisefres
DR.. r. ii. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St., Phila. Pa
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

Hundreds Of Indian laborers are be-
Ing recruited for service in the Koffy-
fontein diamond mines near Kimber-
ley.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
4 Hand-Painted froCk.

Among the handpainted mousseline
frockS worn at a recent Paris function
was one in soft gray mousseline. paint
ed in shadowy fuchSias in their natnr0i
tiDfS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04
T, study American systems

The Royal Commission appointed to ex
anime into the question OF London stree
traffic has decided 70 send a Subcommittee
TO the United States in the autumn t.
study American systems OF transportation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-09-04

Edward HALEY introduced mercury
as the liquid for use in Thermometers
IN 1850.