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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
BEET SUGAR.
o. Was Born of Frances Isolation
During the NapoIeonic Wars.

Sugar as an article Of food was not
known 10 the ancients. Mankind has
always exhibited the greatest fondness
for sweets, and from the earliest times
the demand was supplied by honey.
The royal psalmist sets up honey and
the honeycomb as the highest standard
OF material sweetness. 4 land flowing
with milk and honey WIS the picture
drawn by the most ancient poets 10 de-
scribe nm earthly paradise. Romans Of
the last days Of the republic. and sub
sequently OF the time Of the empire,
who were AT the same time the most
luxurious epicures and the grOssest
feeders the world ever knew and
spared neither money nor exertion 10
secure every delicacy possible for their
tables, had no knowledge Of sugar, but
robbed the bees 10 obtain sweets for
their famous honey cakes and other
confectionery.
Sugar was made In India and Arabia
In the earliest times, but II was not
brought into Europe until the inya-
siOns OF the Mohammcdans into the
countries around the Mediterranean
sea. in the seventeenth century. The
Moors cultivated the cane In the coun-
tries OF north Africa, and they intro
duccd II into Spain. The Spanlards,
about 1910, planted sugar canes In their
West Indian possessions, whence 1t
spread through Spanish America and
into the French province Of Louisiana.
The cane was the original source Of
sugar, and so remained mp 10 the time
OF the Napoleonic wars in Europe. The
ports OF France were so closely block
AIDED by the British fleets that ID was
impossible 10 secure sugar from nny
tropical countries, and Napoleon as-
sembled the chemists i'm France and
commissioned them 10 discover somr
means Of making sugar out Of material
found I'm the country. at the same time
Offering large reward. This proceed
ing resulted I'm the production Of sugar
from the 5cet-New Orleans Plcayune.
4 Terrible weapon.
The weapon common To every part
Of IIindustan, 50 N 10 deserve the
name of the national arm. Is the "ka-
TAR. Ills ~ II bIDdtt lND 'bS''l iNB-
ger. the hilt OF which IL formed some.
thing like an II, the hand graspug the
crossbar, which Is Generally double,
while the side bars extend on each side
of the wrist.
Some katars are made with five
blades, which unite into one, but by
squeezing together the crOssbars dl-
verge like the fingers Of hand when
the thrust has been given. Other ka-
tars are made I'm sets OF two or even
three, Of diminishing sizes, the blades
of tho larger being hollow ana forming
shcaths for the smaller. Some Of the
southern Indian lntars known as
death givcrs," are immense weapons,
nearly two feet long i'm the blade, and
the hits are mass OF fantastic scroll
work and NEUROLOGICAL holsters. the
cobra with expanded hood figuring
largely. There is also the "bich'hwa,"
or scorpions sting, doubly curved
dagger; the "khanjar." larger form
of the same, and the "pcshkabz," or
hunting knife. But none Of these elab-
crate weapons has about IL the terri
bly, "busncssliie" look OF the Khybcr
knife (ch'hura), with It's pondcrous sin
gle edged tapcring blade an0 plain
ivory hilt.-Chambcrs Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
saucnLing sands.

Singing sands are found In many
parts of the United States, but squeak.
ing sands are not SO common. The sing
Ing sand cmits n musical sound only
when dry aud loses this property on
being dampcncd. The spucaking sand,
on the other hand, Is silent when dry
and squcaks best and loudcst when
moistcncd The sound II gives forth is
10y no means loud. but somewhat re-
semblcs the squcaking OF an armchair.
IL sounds when rubbed between the
fingers or when placed in n small bag
and violently struck. but the cause OF
the sound Is n mystery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Admitted on One Question.

Patrick Henry Cowen, prominent
Saratoga lawyer, was fond Of relating
the story of his admission 10 the bar.
The committee met at Ballston, and
young Cowcn was the only candidate.
A member OF the committee remarked!
II think single question will deter
mine the legal qualifications OF the
candidate. Young man, can YOU name
the best brand OF champagnc| II
can" responded Cowen, but for fear
that your honors may suspect am In
error | will forward so each Of YOU n
sample that will vindicatc my Judg-
mcnt." That satisfied the committee,
and Cowcn was admitted. lie kept his
promise.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

Finland Is larger than England, Ire
land. Scotland and the Netherlands
combined. IL has It's own constitution,
which was framed In l7I2. This i'm
strumcnt was modified ami changed
when. I'm 1900. the grand duchy was
ccded 60 the emperor Of Russia. but II
still provides for national parliament,
in which the four cstatcs-the mobiles,
the clergy. the burghcrs and the peas.
ants-arc represented. and names rs
the head of the state the Grand Duke
Of Finland. who Is the czar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

Az old ioN hunter recently I'M
formed the TINES that foxes have
become "mighy Ncarce,' The rca-
son for this, is that several years ago
our state solons, IN their wisdom,
placed a bounty of $500 on each
and every fox killed within the
borders of Rhode Island This gen.
erosity Of the state did much to de-
develop a race of amateur fox hunt
ers, who did not hurt with hound
and gun, but " ith shovels, pickaXes
and dynamite Litters of young
foxes were unearthed and slaugh-
tered for the bounty. Foxes were
brought in from Connecticut aid
Massachusetts, and as they looked
very much like Rhode Island foxes,
they brought the same price. 1t is
stated that one enterprising individu.
al over the line in Connecticut took
to raising foxes for the Rhode IslanC
bounty market. He had 500 Of thu
animals of various ages and sizes
when the General Assembly a yea
ago cruelty changed the bounty
from $500 to $r.oo. II is no
known whether the Nutmeg state
dealer unloaded his stock at reduced
rates, or is still holding for legisla
tive rise.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
The belle md Her Dress.

Once upon n time there was n Ia
nous belle who made frequent visits TO
her dressmaker and stayed quite long
each time because she was particular
about the tit of her gowns. and the
modiste desired TO please her.
They would cut and III and shape
and work TO bring every line and curve
into proper relation. SO that the effect
would be artistic and pleasing TO the
eye.
Moral.-Matters OF form are often the
important matters. Now York Herald
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Ave,ept Glove r,tou-,tc,

Woodstock and Worcester leather
gloves are OF ancient celebrity. In the
middle ages the giving Of glove was
ceremony OF investiturc In bestow-
Ing lands and dignties I'm England.
In the reign OF Edward H.. the depriva-
tion of gloves was ceremony OF
degradation. The importation Of for.
cign gloves into England was not per.
mitted until lS25. -
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Took No Chances.

He (after being promptly accepted
Why didn't you say NO" at FIRST and
keep me in suspense for awhilef un
derstand that is the way women gen
orally do.
She-Well tried that once, aud
and
And whatT"
"Hc didn't ask me the second time"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Science To the Rescue.

Housckcercr-Ilas any way been dis
covered TO Kill the pests that destroy
carpets?
Great Sclcntist-ICs. madam. Take
up the carpets, hang them on line
and beat them with heavy stick
"Will that kill the Insects"
Eyes, madam, il you hit them"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

IT has cost the State five thousand
dollars to turn down Governor
Garvin's appointments and reinstate
the former incumbents in their places.
For the five weeks that the General
Assembly has been in session that is
practicail, the sum total OF the Sem
ate's worA Newport Mercury.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

The Providence coal barons, who
six weeks ago were selling coal at
$1,000 per ton to a select list OF
customers, now condescend to DIS
pose of anthracite at $3.50 per ton
to anybody who has the price.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Obeying Orders.

A mistress told her maid. Betsy. that
she must not always do things on her
own responsibility. but first ask per
mission. The next day Betsy walked
into the parlor and said politely:
please. madam. the cat is busy cat.
ing up the duck in the pantry; must ]
drive her away or notT'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

rHE editor of the lines received
recently letter signed by "a dis
gusted citizen of Johnston" The
letter would have been printed had
the writer seen fit to give his name,
not for publication, but as a guaran-
tee OF good faith The TINES does
not print anonymous contributions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
After the IFnct.

what n pity 1t Is that our learned
anthropologists never discover that n
man has criminal eyes. mouth, ears
and nose until after he has committed
n murder! Oh. science. how many
frauds are pcrpctrated In thy helpless
name!-New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Real Talent.

Mrs. Bruce-Really. Mr. Hamiltou's
acting is the greatest ever saw.
Mrs Srott-Its good in It's way. but
you should see my Johnny when BE- Is
Stimulating StIy-away from school
eadache,-EXchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

PRESIDENT Baer OF the Reading
railroad seems to have the happy
faculty OF making himself disliked
by all classes and conditions of peo-
pie.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that II is not uncommon
for a child TO be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. ltthe child urin-
ateS too often II ,hs
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Painless Pulling.

Suncrer-Do you pull teeth without
paini
Dentist-Wcll. not always. ! sprain-
ed my wrist last time pulled a tooth,
and IL hurts NE vet occasionally.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

Charity itself commands us. where
we know no III. TO think well Of all.
But friendship. that always goes
pitch higher. gives man peculiar
right and claim to the good opinion
of his friend.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
An Undesirable Place.

Weary Wragglcs-llcy. You wont
Cit nothin' decent in dere. Dem people
Is vcgetarians.
Hungry Hanks dat right?
Weary Wraggles-leh. an dey got a
dog wat ain't.-Philadclphi Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
THE Panama Canal may be styled
"the last ditch"
THE blizzard of Tuesday made the
blue birds look very much smaller.

GOVERNOR GARvIN's chances to
become president, are about as good
these Of camel to go through the
eve of a needle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

when the pcsslmist gets 20 heaven.
his first move will be 10 look about for
the fire escapes. - Saturday Evening
Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

Great men should think Of opportu.
nifty and not Of time. Time II the ex-
sgse af feeble minded and puzzled spir'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when It should be able 10
control the passage, il is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon ii. the.cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and no, to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
erable with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty f.f-
cent and one dollar asli,Tyf~rte a. =, =, .+.!!.ss
sizes You may have =. ..s.s .i.si
sample bottle by mail ;-o,sl. s.S3s s1::.s53 ss99
tree, also pamphlet tell Homo OF svaur, Root.
ing all about It, including many OF the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
MODERN BOOKKEEPING

Penmanship, Shorthand, Typewri,ing,
Business Forms, English, Commercial Arith-
metic, Commercial Law and Business Prac.
tice, tha, will qualify for profitable employ.
mept in the business world, are thoroughly
taught at the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
PREPARATIoNs FOR WAR.
Gun Boats Begin to Move and cxar
Acts Threateningly in Manchuria.

st. Petersburg, April 29.-It is gener-
ally believed here that Russia is pre-
pairing for hostilities in Manchuria or
along the border in the czar's Asiatic
domains. Two facts became known
yesterday which lend color to this be-
lief. One is that General Krapotkin,
minister of war, left yesterday on
special train for Manchuria. 1t is in
ferred that he will supervise all the
preparations now being made by the
Russian government in that province.
The other fact, which is pointed to as
a partial confirmation OF the opinion,
is the announcement by the minister
OF Marine that he will order the con-
struction Of twenty additional gunboats
for the protection of the Russian from
tier at the Amoor river.
These two facts, coupled with the
announcement from Pekin that China
had refused absolutely and finally to
accede to the cars demands. are re-
garded as extremely significant. While
the foreign Office is silent regarding the
governments plans In Manchuria, great
activity is being shown, both by that
Office and at the ministries. of war and
marine. An announcement that RUS
sia intends to remain in Manchuria in.
definitely, Notwithstanding China's ac-
ton in refusing to accept her demands.
would not be surprising to officials
here.
General Krapotkin will be absent two
months. Ostensibly his purpose is
merely to make an inspection of Man
churia, but this is not accepted gener-
ally as the main purpose of the visit.
lieutenant General Sakharof has been
appointed acting war minister In the
absense of General Krapotkin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
COLLEGE GIRLS GIVE in.
Can't Stay Mad at the Boys Very Lon!
Boycott OFF at Chicago University.

Can't Stay Mad at the Boys Very Long
Boycott OFF at Chicago University.
Chicago. April 29.-Members of the
Freshmen Girls Glee Club of the Uni
versity of Chicago, have formally CALI
ed off the boycott they organized
against the men during the winter
quarter and publicly announce they
are weary OF doing things on the seq
regation plan. and that henceforth they
stand for co-education in all social af-
fairs at least. The move ends the
strained relations which for three
months have existed between the young
men and women of DR.. Harper's schoo,
The Freshmen Girls Glee Club was
organized last fall under the direction
of Lester b. Jones, musical director of
the university. The girls thought they
would be invited to take part in the an
nual concert of the University Glee and
Mandolin Clubs, given each year in the
Studebaker theater. When the time to
make up the program for the concert
came around the men in the clubs vot-
ed unanimously to not give the girls a
place on the program.
This action started the trouble, and
the women decided to give concert oe
their own later in the year. The girls
refused to attend the entertainment
given by the men, and that affair, view
I'd from the standpoint of social gath
airing, was far from success. The men
pretended that they did not mind the
boycott, and managed to find good
many girls outside the university who
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
LA TOILETTE ON RATES
Wisconsin Sends Notable Message TO.
Legislature Setting Forth in 1913
Pages That Wisconsin's Freight
Rates are Higher Than illinois or
Iowa Rates.

Madison. Wis, April Ex-Governor
LaFollette sent special message to
the legislature today upon the freight
commission bill. 1t is the most ex-
haustive treaty upon the subject of
railroad freight charges ever complied.
comprising 12S pages, many of which
are devoted to tables containing COM
PARSONS with railroad tariffs in other
states in way intended to refute the
statements and arguments made by
railroad men and agents before the as
sembly committee. II the legislature Of
Illinois or Iowa have given the people.
of those states laws which enable them
to secure rates lower than Wisconsin
rates for like service, the message
states, then the people of Wisconsin:
are wrenged. and it is the duty Of the
legislature to remedy that wrong. Ihe
tables show that Wisconsin pays. In
excess as compared with Iowa on wood
for fuel, 1916 per cent; cattle, 25.9;
wheat, 17.S; coarse grains, 34.2; ten
classes of general merchandise, 1924;
general merchandise. 35.11; agricultural
implements, 6.39; and compared with
the rates to Chicago on grains Wiscon
sin pays an excess of 22.7 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
PEOPLE ARE FLEEING
Michigan Town Surrounded by Forest
Fire and Many Lives Are IN Danger
Trains Hauling People to Safety
Citizens Leaving Their Homes.

onaway. Mich. April pa forest
fire threatens the destruction Of the
city. In every direction the woods are
ablaze. Hundreds Of citizens fought the
flames last night to keep them from the
lumber yards. the lamber camps are
surrounded by FIRE, and it is feared that
many lives will be lost. A high wind
from the southwest prevails. Log trains
wefs kept busy bringing in people res
cued from the fire along the tracks.
Residents of the south part of the city
are moving for safety. Unless rain falls
tonight the loss will be serious
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
earlier in the uay his majes.

ty said.
'I am very glad to be in ITALY" and
he added emphatically, especially in
Rome" These precise wGfds, while they
have produced great satisfaction, have
been much commented upon in govern
ment and political circles. King Ed
ward also referred to the bonds existing
between Italy and Great Britain.
King Edward and the king of italy
drove yesterday afternoon to the Coli
scum. the Arch of Titus. the Palatine
forum and the monumen; OF Victor En-
manuel King Edward expressed his
great admiration of what he saw.
Wherever they went the Two kings were
loudly cheered and received continu-
Gus ovation. A court dinner at which
|l04 covers were laid was held last
evening.
When the chamber opened yesterday
President Biancheri made a short
speech in which he said he had had the
honor of assisting at the arrival in
Rome of the king OF England and of
presenting to his majesty the greeting
of the chamber and It's thanks for the
visit paid to Italy to the Italian snver-
|eign and to the city of Rome. He was
|certain he expressed the sentiments of
the chamber in offering It's salutations
to the sovereign of great and friendly
nation and in expressing the chambers
lively sympathy with the British peo-
pie. The deputies listened to the presi-
dents remarks standing and he was
warmly applauded.
Rome. Italy. April 29.--King Edward
today reviewed $4,000 Italian troops.
He left the British embassy for the
Vatican during the afternoon in clos
ed carriage. He had no escort, except
some policemen in plain clothes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
$4,000 BUILDING COMPLETED.
President Roosevelt Dee;cates New Y.
M. C. A. Structure at Oskaioosa.


President Roosevelt Dee;cates New Y.
M. C. A. Structure at OskaIoosa.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. April 29.-Tuesday, April
2S, was great day in Oskaloosa. 1t
marked the occasion of the first visit of
a president of the United States to this
city and also the dedication of a s40.-
600 Y. NJ. G. A. building, one of the
finest in Iowa. Dedicatory services
have been in progress since Sunday
morning and reached a fitting and im-
pressive conclusion when on Tuesday
evening President Roosevelt in a few
we'll chosen words dedicated the new
structure to its intended use.
The outer walls of the building are of
Oskaioosa pressed brick. furnished by
the Oskaloosa Paving Brick Company.
The structure is four stories In height.
with the basement, and has a massive
and stately appearance With a sugges-
ton Of the classical about the general
effect. With the opening of the year
1901 over $4,000 had been secured from
various sources and during the sum-
mer OF that year the amount subscribed
was raised to $24,300.55. The plan was
to raise the $4,000 by public subscrip-
tion before letting the contract. which
was done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-29
KING EDWARD VISITS POPE.
Shown Around Town BY King Of ltal.
and Enjoys His Gall.

SHOWN AfOuNQ Town 0y rNlu8 OJ tSdty
and Enjoys His Gall.
Rome, April 29-King Edward will
go to the Vatican today and will be
closeted with the Pope in the latter's
private apartments.
The King will start from the British
embassy at o'clock ard will alight at
the court OF ST. Damas, where he will
be received by Monsignore Bisleti, mas
ter of the chamber, accompanied by the
Vatican officials. The pontifical guards
will render royal honors to the visitor.
Monsignore Bisleti will conduct King
Edward to the stairway, where Mon
signore Cagiano de AZevedo, the Popes
major donna, surrounded by prelates and
high dignitaries of the holy see, will
greet the British sovereign. King Ed
ward will then be conducted by the ma
ior donna to the private apartments of
the Pope and no one will be present at
the Interview between the pontiff and
the British sovereign.
EARLY yesterday, King Edward es-
corted by a brilliant array of cavalry
and accompanied by General Pedotti,
representing King Victor Emmanuel.
drove to the Pantheon and there de-
posted wreaths of laurel and palm on
the tomb of King Victor Emmanuel
and King Humbert After long drive
thru the city, his majesty returned to
the Quirinal. The visiting sovereign
was acclaimed by immense throngs of
people, who had gathered on the
streets thru which he drove.
King Edward received the diplomatic
in Rome in his own
apartment in the Quiriral. He was pre-
sented by the British ambassador and
shook hands and spoke cordially with
each foreign representative. To United
States Ambassador Meyer his majesty
said:
Il have taken pleasure in appointing
the prince of Wales head of the ST.
Louis fair commission"
To this Mr.. Meyer replied that such a
compliment and honor was much ap-
preoiated in America.
King Edward spoke further OF the
pleasure he experiences at being in
Rome. When he received Premier