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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

On the stage 1t happens that the hero
Is reprieved at the eleventh hour when
corded I'm history. Few, however. have
been so close to death rs Joe Campbell.
n negro, who had been condemned to
death for murder at YaZoo City, Mo.
The negro had the halter about his
neck. and the trap door was ready to
be sprung open Campbell then turned
TO the sheriff and confessed the name
OF his accomplice. He was instantly
reprleved.-New York Commercial Ad.
vertiser.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
- THE BULLY WEAKENED.

AT the battle OF Fredericksburg our
regiment was on the shirmish line for
eighteen hours, and hard at IT all the
time. When the assault was ordered
we were directed 10 lie down. that the
advancing line might run over US.
Then we were 10 ally on the reserve,
eighty rods TO the rear. To reach the
reserve we had 20 cross an open field
over which bullets were flying like
hail Even in that crisis | Lesitated 10
run the eighty rods, fearing that after
facing the enemy for eighteen hours |
would get bullet in my back. So
slde-stepped that eighty rods and was
laughed at by the boys who made "A
quick run.
1--WE had in our regiment one Of the
old-style bullies, who made good deal
Of noise In battle He was always
urging our boys and shouting threats
TO the enemy. Most Of the younger
men in the regiment thought the loud
talker was great fighter, but at Fred
ericksburg he received "A slight flesh
wound in the leg which took all the
concet out OF him. He blubbered like
a whipped boy under his trlhinS
wound. while dozens Of men with seri'
Gus wounds stood grim and silent,
fighting to the last We never could
get our bully into another fight, and
came to the conclusion that he was
brave through ignorance. and that
when he learned from experience that
bullets would hurt he lost his nerve. -
Correspondence Chicago Inter.Ocean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
FRIGHT IN BATTLES.

"a most unusual thing" said the SER
geant, happened in our company in
West Virginia There had been n skir-
mish in the mountains across the river
from camp and our company was or
dered up the road. We found signs of
the enemy in less than n mile. and
finally heard the noise Of heavy ad-
vancing column. The company was
posted to command the mountain road,
and the captain with two men went
forward to reconnoiter. They came. at
a sharp turn Of the road, not ten yards
away, face to face with the enemy's
advance guard. and the captain. who
was carrying a musket. blazed away
without an instant's hesitation and
killed the officer in command OF the
enemy. Thereupon the Confederates
threw themselves bodily on the captain
and his two men and all were sent to
Richmond"
81 suppose" said the corporal by
brevet, that the captain was criticised
for carrying a musket But In The
Thirteenth Massachusetts,, which saw
a good deal Of service In the Army OF
the Potomac 1--WE were in over twenty
engagements), the adjutant. sergeant
major, captains and lleutenants gener
ally came out Of a fight with rifles II
their hands and empty cartridge boxes
The boys were In the habit OF sayin,
that the shoulder straps picked M
rifles TO keep up their courage, but W
know they did II from choice. AS In
most Of the commissioned officers ha,
come up from the RANKS. they felt NOR
at.home In fight with rifles than wit
swords.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
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A FIREMANs HEROIsM.

n
sok HE act OF Dennis Ryer
stands out in splendid $50
8 s. lation. Ryer rescued a
4 l. woman from the ,i sixth
No~ story of burning build
ing. He dashed into the adjoining
tenement and ran up the stairs TO a
window on the sixth floor Horrihed'
the crowd saw him rest one foot on the
COPING below his window. and reach
with his right hand for the window IN
which the woman stood. But he could
not make 1t; he could barely touch the
edge of the casing with the tips OF his
fingers. Some ornamental iron piping
separated the buildings. and this he
had practically to straddle. 1t seemed
an impossible barrier. but Ryer
stretched forth his right foot, barely
placing his toes upon the desired cop
ing. He was suspended six stories up.
with only one hand grasping the casing
"A none too-iirm hold - and this he
knew he must gradually release as he
extended his reach to the other win
dow. BY working the fingers OF his
left hand from groove 10 groove he was
enabled to move over and cautiously
curl the tips of his right hand around
the edge of the casing OF the burning
window, until he was held from falling
by the pressure OF his bent tinger-tips
against the wood. He was so finely
poised that a feather-weight would
have unbalanced him. Little by little
Ryer worked the fingers Of his right
hand along until he got slight mold
on the inside of the window, and then,
amid the cheers OF some and the
groans OF others, he entered the burn.
ing room. There he found the woman
unconscious on the floor, the flames
licking her skirts. A rope with which
some citizens had attempted the poor
creatures rescue dangled from the
roof in front Of the window. Selling
this, Ryer passed II twice around the
woman's body under her arms. and
made the other end fast about his own
waist. Then he lowered her from the
window, and himself straddling the
sill, brought the sash down upon his
leg, so as to hold himself from falling.
With wonderful muscular power he be-
gan to swing the woman like a pendu-
lum. Back and forth she went over
the heads Of the horror-stricken crowd.
then with last tremendous effort he
projected the womaE into the out
stretched arms of some firemen in the
window which he had quilted. d.-Wom-
ans Home Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
Attractive Sunshades.

Extremely attractive in their simple
refined effect are sunshades Of black
molre, absolutely plain, lined with
shrred white Liberty silk. Only a
half-nch edge Of the white shows
when the parasol is closed, but when
II Is open the softness OF the white lin.
ing forms very effective frame for
the face. The combination Of black
and white is very pretty.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
New "SIghty" sleeve.

Quite the most charming excuse for a
sleeve is noted on a new French night.
gown. This dainty affair In nainsoOk.
beautlfed with real Val. and some OF
the most exquisite hand-embroldered
sprays. shows sleeves which are moth.
Ing but little round tabs that fall near.
ly. or at least half way. 10 the elbow.
The trimming Is a continuation Of that
adOrning the yoke. Under the arms
there's only an edge Of the Val. This
Is as pretty as II Is new. and in II
the woman with pretty arms will find
n wonder Of becomingness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
A HANDY COVER.

During rainy and stormy weather in
sugar season there is always n great
deal of trouble from rain In the sap.
Some farmers have covers for their
buckets which dispense with any de-
vices which may be suggested. Among
the many ways suggested the follow
ing proves to be very profitable. Take
piece of board or shingle about four
teen inches long and onefourth inch
thick: round one end out TO fit the
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
Gowns For the street.

Street gowns for summer wear show
three or four quite diverse styles, all OF
which are attractive. The positive
rule for the everyday skirt is that 1t
must be short. Not short enough to
show the feet. but 10 clear the ground.
1t must also have a decided flare
around the foot and fit neatly over the
hips. The coat of three-quarter length
or short. with a short skirt. is the
favorite style at present
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
PRESERVING POSTS.

The State Department reports an
English patented process OF preserving
timber and posts. The treatment con-
slsts In boiling the wood In n solution
OF sugar. Upon the evaporation OF the
water at high temperature the pores
and cracks In the wood are found
filled in with solid matter and the tim
ber is yulcanlzed. preserved, seasoned
and rendered largely impervlous TO
water. A series Of experiments have
shown that the life Of ties. posts, etc.
was prolonged by this process.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
4 Farm Topics {
A CHEAP CHIMNEY.

A very serviceable chimney for many
purposes can be made OF glazed tile.
Get tile Of the proper size and set Il
endwIse on fat stone. building up the
chimney with as many lengths OF tile
as are needed. Where the stoveplpe Is
10 enter use r length. 1t ls cheap
and safe, and does not look badly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

"It Is true. nevertheless. that men In
battle often joked with each other to
keep up their courage. AT that time l
had very full eye-an OK eye. the
boys called it-and as I was one OF the
shortest men in the company. | came.
as a rule, next TO our left guide. old
Jerry b.. whose face showed how he
felt when the bulle.G began 10 fly. But
no matter how badly scared Jerry was.
he always called my attention 10 the
fact that my eyes were sticking out so
that lac could hang his hat on them.
This was said TO me "A hundred times.
and a hundred times tod Jerry that
IL he was half as scared as ] was he
would run. Chicago Inter'Ocean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
What Everybody Says.

CHICAGO, Ill. -
When | received the
sample OF Doan's
Kidney Pills | was
suffering terribly with
ny back. was sick and
undt 10 do anything
The several remedies
| had used. though
highly recommended,
did 10 good. hut
rather irritated the
trouble ard made me
worse. Before / had
used up the sample |
vas feeling so much
better that | got more
from the drug store
l could not sleep st
night Had 10 Get up
six Creight times. and
TIE urine was so red,
would almost think
Il was part blood -
therewas athick sand.
like hrick-dust sedi-
ment l cannot tell
one-half that | suf-
fered. nor how good
I feel now that | am
cured by Doan's Kid
ney Pulls but here |
am. sNty-six years
old. able % do my
own work, feeling
well a. | did twenty
year. ago. for which I
thank Doan's Kidney
Pills ten thousand
times - Mrs r 7
GoULD. qi4w Lake
Street Doans Pills
cure when Others
fail
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

tho epaulettes which give the broad
shouldered line now so much in vogue.
As shown IL Is made of white batiste
with trimming OF Nalenciennes lace
and tiny white bands. but 1t could be
reproduced in any of the washable
fabrics and also in the fashionable
simple silks and soft woolS
The waist is made over fitted foun-
dation and closes with il at the centre
back. Both it's front and backs are
gathered and Joined To the yoke, then
allowed to fall in soft and becoming
folds that are gathered again at the
waist line. The epaulettcs are ar
ranged over the shoulders and held In
place hy the bands. The sleeves are
new and graceful. The full portions
extend To the elbows. where they are
gathered into bands TO which are
Joined the dropping pointed trillS. II
the transparent effect Is desired the
lining beneath the yoke can be cut
away and the sleeves made quite un'
lined.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size is five and three
fourth yards twenty-one inches wide
five yards twenty-seven inches wide, OF
three yards forty-four inches wide
with one half yard of tucking for yoke
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
wonan's Waist.

Waists made with square yokes are
much liked and are peculiarly well
adapted to the seasons fine and soft
materials. The very stylish May Man
ton model shown in the large drawing
includes that feature, and in addition,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22


While silk gloves. with or without
lace insets along the wrists, are to be
the thing for general summer wear, the
real lace mitt will be the height of
chic. These are TO be had in various
real laces. Point d'Alcncon being Il
prime favorite. In black or In cream
white. as best suits the dress with
which they are To be worn. the mltts
are very attractive. Just how pretty
a lovely arm and hand look clothed In
these affairs. with the lace frills OF
the elbow sleeve falling over the tops
must be seen TO be appreciated. Re
pousse lace in cream Is used to great
advantage whether womankind will
have these mitts dyed 20 match tn,
lace of her various gowns or not re
mains 10 be seen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
A wise Boy.

DIR. John Nelson Goltra. in the Physi.
clan and Surgeon, tells us that a short
time ago when a schoolteacher in one
OF our Western cities asked OF the
school the question. What Is the
greatest canal in the United states?" a
small boy promptly replied, The ali
mentary canal."-New York Medical
Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

roundneSs of the tree. This may be
done with a knife or small saw. Then
fasten good stitf wire at the end
rounded out for the tree with small
staples or cleats. Bend the wire so
that il will hold tight to the tree. This
will afford adequate shelter.-E. ~
Hunt, In The Epitomist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
Enr the Corsage.

Among the embellishments OF the
corsage are some pretty trifies made OF
brccaded silk or satin ribbon. trimmed
with lace and dalntily perfumed with
grated orrls root The fan-shaped pad
Is useful for nllfng out q blouse front
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

on an undeveloped figure. II is made
OF heavy satin ribbon, two inches wide,
made up into rufiies and stitched In
the shape OF very wide open fan.
There are four tiers Of rufllng on the
ribbon fan. The hearts" are pretty
conceits measuring not quite three
inches across. They are fat sachets,
neatly bordered with lace edging.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
ParasOl COiors.

Blue and black constitute one Of the
newest and most desirable color com
binatiOns in parasoldom. A plain blue
taffeta sunshade. ornamented with
black lace medallions is one Of the
most desirable effects of the season
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
CIuny Lace Waist. the Vogue.

White waists of Cluny lace are the
vogue this season, and when made over
separate lining Of China silk are
dainty alike for evening as well as day
wear after noon.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

LOUISVILLE, KY
For a year or more
| have been suffering
with severe pains In
the small Of my back
and kidneys had
tried a number OF
remedies but without
relief. | decided 10
try Doan's Kidney
Pills, and purchased
two boxes, aud am
glad TO state that
after taking the two
boxes Of pills | was
relieved of all pains,
aud have not been
troubled since. Prior
% taking these pills
Il was impossible for
me 90 get a full
nights sleep. but | am
not experiencing any
difficulty in this rc-
spect now. Yours
truly. JouN T. kEA-
MFR. 2423 W. Main
Street.-(F Foreman
American TobaccC
Coz
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
AprRpsxS.wA

ABrRpExS.wAs
I had q bad pain in
my back (; | could
hardly walk or cit
down. | could not
write for sample. but
got q hfty-cent box
OF druggist. and they
have made ne all
right No other med
Iclas did me any
good Are CARL
sor. IS Is, ST.. East
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

New York City.-shrring Of all sorts
make a notable feature Of the seasons
styles and are never more effective
than on the waists designed for young
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22

When a man marries a rich wife he
is pretty smart II he can collect all he
earns BY it.--New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
Girl'- Coat.

Loose coats that can be slipped on
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-22
Every one who uses Doan's Kidney
pills free trial has a good word
80 say for them that's
why they are most
prominent I'm the
public eye.

Aching backs are eased. Hip. oack, and
loin pains overcome Swelling Of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust sedi-
ment. high colorcd. excessive. pain in pass
ing. dribbling. frequency. bed wetting.
Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
calcuii and gravel Relieve heart palpita-
ton. sleeplessness. headache, nervousness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-19
Will BE AT HOME NOV. |
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATION WILL
HAVE HANDSOME CHURCH.
Deed Secured for Building Formerly
Occupied by Seventh-Day Advent
ists-ProbabIe New Pastor.

The congregation of Plymouth Church
will be at home in a handsome building,
practically new. by Nov. l, the architect
in charge of the church contract assures
the members. Wednesday the church Sc
cured a deed for property at Central ave-
nue. and Fourteenth street, formerly occu-
pied by the Seventh Day Adventists'
Church.. This building will be completely
remodeled and enlarged at great expense.
Reconstruction work will begin at once
and the remoleding and refitting of the
building will be rushed in order that the
Plymouth Church congregation may hold
services in its new home by Nov. 1. The
old Seventh Day Adventist Church is
favorably located for the Plymouth con-
gregation, and when the work is completed
the members will enjoy one of the contest
homes in the city. Especial attention will
be paid to the decorating and furnishing
of the interior of the church.
The Rev. Harry Blunt. of Old Orchard,
Mo, may become the lev pastor of Ply
mouth Church. He will be introduced to the
members of the congregation tomorrow
at the Propyfaeum, where the services of
the church are being held temporarily. Mr..
Blunt will also preach at the evening serv-
ice. He Is one Of the best-known Congrega-
~tionalist ministers in the West and comes
TO indianapolis highly recommended 10 the
Plymouth congregation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-19
C0UNTERFEITER IN THE TOLLS.
Jesse King Admits that He Raised
Many Small Bills.

Jesse King, alias John Stone, alias Red
die" the counterfeiter. captured by Captain
Halls last Sunday in Louisville and brought
here on the charge of raising bills. was ex-
amined yesterday morning in the office of
Commissioner Moores and committed to
await trial before the grand jury at it's fail
session. At the examination King showed
all the marks of an experienced criminal.
He was thoroughly acquainted with all the
methods of the court and had a good
knowledge of law. In many ways he tried
to slip the moose of the law. He finally adj
mitted that his game was beating suck
ers'' and that he had raised bills. Kings
counterfeiting consisted in raising small
bills and passing them at county fairs. He
worked his game at most of the county
fairs in KENTUCKY and the southern part of
Indiana. Captain Halls has been on his
trail for several weeks and succeeded in
landing him in his hotel early Sunday
morning at Louisville.
King. is an opium eater, and the officers
had no trouble whatever with him. as he
was found under the influence of the drug.
He is considered one of the cleverest coun-
terfeiters in this part of the country and
many raised bills have been traced TO him.
The officers are congratulating themselves
on his capture, as ii practically winds up
the gang that has been flooding Indiana
with bad money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-19
SLAYER OF COLORED MAN
TRIAL OF MEADE BARR WILL BE
HELD IN CIRCUIT COURT MONDAY.
Defense VIII Introduce n lumber of
Witnesses to Establish Theory of
SeIf-Defense.

The trial of Meade Barr. the young man
charged with the murder of Edward Burke,
colored, will come up for trial in the Grim
inal Court Monday. That the deed was
done in self-defense will be the plea of his
attorneys. Barr will be defended by Taylor
Groninger and Charles McGroarty and 1t
is said that Henry n. Span will assist in
the prosecution.
The story of the killing is that Barr saw
Edward Burke, colored, insult Gertie
Worth, a thirteen-year-old white girl. near
kingan's packing house on June 8. Burke's
action constituted a felony for which he
was liable TO arrest by any private citizen.
Barr attempted TO make the arrest and the
negro ran. When Barr had nearly caught
UP with him Burke turned and made a
move as if to draw a revolver, whereupon
Barr drew first and shot Burke.
Gertie Worth, the little girl. was picking
up sticks and kindling wood at the time
near her home. Barr, at that time, was
sitting on a pile of lumber and saw Burke
come up to the child and put his hand on
her shoulder and attempt to caress her.
Barr then started after the negro, who ran
across the railroad bridge over White
river, where Burke stopped and, according
to the story of several switchmen who will
go on the stand for the defense, reached
toward his hip pocket as if to draw a
weapon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-19
LEFT DESTITUTE
TRANSFERS UNION WILL ASSIST
LEPPERT'S WIDOW.
to Raise Money for Cab Drivers
Funeral.

Members of the local union of the In
.ternational Brotherhood of Transfers held
a meeting yesterday relative to the death
of William Z. Leppert, a cab driver who
was killed Thursday night when his cab
was struck by an engine on the Vandalia
road. Leppert is a member of the local
union, although he had not been identified
with the organization long enough to be
entitled to beneficiary funds However, it
was decided at the meeting to raise a spe-
cial fund by subscription to help pay the
funeral expenses.
The committee appointed went to work
on the subscription list Immediately and
by last night had raised $23 from different
members of the union. The list was headed
by President Shea, of the Internationa
Brotherhood of Transfers, which is now
located in this city. He contributed s., the
same being given by International Organ
izer Albert Young. The other contributions
were in 81 gifts. Members of the local
union also offered hacks for the funeral,
which will be held Sunday at Mount Jack
son. Six hacks were offered and other
drivers have signified their willingness to
furnish cabs If necessary.
A committee from the union investigated
the condition of Leppert's family and found
that they are left in almost destitute cir
cumstances, hence the assistance which the
union is giving them. The committee also
found that Leppert was not drunk at the
time of the accident, as was stated in a
number of the papers.