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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
A DELIBERATE MAN.
He Ate His Full Dinner and Caught
the stage as Well.

Charles Stuart. one time senator from
Michigan, was travelling by stage
through his own state. The weather
was bitterly cold. the snow deep. the
roads practically unbroken The stage
was nearly one hour late M the dinner
station. everybody was more or less
cross and in hurry aud the situation
uncomfortable To the last degree.
Senator Stuart sat down to his din
ner with his usual dellDer.ltion. not
withstanding the word That was pass
ed around, Fifteen minutes f3~ re-
freshments."
When he had finished his first cup OF
coffee the passengers We're leaving the
table. By the time the second cup ar
rived the stage was at the door. "All
aboard! shouted the driver. The sen.
ator fingered ana called for third cup
OF coffee. The crowd laughed and
flung back chaff at the deliberate man
nj the table.
While the household. as was the Gus.
tom, assembled at the door TO see the
stage drive away. the senator contin.
ucd calmly drinking his coffee. Sud
denly. just MS the stage started, there
was violent pounding on the dining
room table and the landlord hurried
In, 10 find that the senator wanted n
dish of ric, pudding. When II came
he called for n spoon, but there wasn't
n spoon 10 be found.
THAT shock headed fellow took 'em.
| thought he was crookw exclaimed
the landlady.
The landlord Jumped nj the same
conclusion.
Hustle after that stage; bring 'em
all back" he shouted 10 the sheriff.
who was untying his horse from tho
rail I'm front of the tavern.
a few monutcs later the stake. I'm
charge OF the sheriff. swung around I'm
front of the house. The driver was I'm
fury.
search them passcngcrs!' yelled the
landlord
But before the officer could move the
senator opened the stage door stepped
inside, then leaned out. touched the
shcriff's arm and whispcred;
Tell the landlord he'll Hnd his
spoons In the coffeepot. t."-Boston Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Now Is the time to take spring medi-
cine. Peruna, Csc; Romeo. 81; Duity's
Malt, 7sc; Mason's SarsaParilIr, SSe;
Atwood's BIuers, I9c; kenned,'s Medi-
cal Discovery, 81 oS; Beef, Iron and
Wine. 2sc and soc; Spr Hypophosphite',
nc; Kilmer's Swamp Root, 33c and 79c;
Pinkham's Compound, Ole; Beecham's
pills, Isc; Little Liver ri Is, Ioc; Ex.
tract OF Malt, Isc, two tor 2Sc; Paine's
Celery Compound, 69c; Hoods Sarsa'
pprila, 73c. BYRON a. SMITH, Pre-
scription Druggist, 70 Oluey'ilIe Square.
Open a. m. 10 IL Pm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Pantomimes eitted, MARY Jane and
"How We Hunted the Mouse afforded
considerable amusement at the monthly
social OF the Free Baptist c. L. Sooiet,
ct the church parlor. on Monday evening
The address of welcome of President
Charles c. Luther. and solos by Mr.
Victor Francis were heartily enjoyed.
For reireshments n unique bill ol fare ~as
provided by the social committee. An
interesting business session proceeded
the entertainment.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
u,,b.r Frni,Ics. Ad,cr,Is.ng.

It Is an open secret that tailors make
presents of elegant clothing TO promI
ncnt persons I'm consideration fo'
which the latter are expected TO men
ton the maker. casually. tO be sure.
but NJ often ~ possible. other firms
are known to cuploy persons who
when occasion offers. say iu crowded
street car. converse naturally, bm
quite audibly and cncrgrtically. on Tho
merits Of their employers establish
ment.-IntcrnatiOnal Quarterly
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Easy Going butcher,

The Kansas City Journal tells OF n
Kansas man who went to rural
butcher shop I'm Kentucky Ia order n
porterhouse steak. IL have Just start
ed in on this beef" said the butcher
"and ! won't be down to the porter
house until about 2 o'clock" His
method was 10 lay half n beef on bis
block and begin nt one end and cut
along until II was gone, serving his
customers with pieces all the way from
the hoof TO the neck regardless OF their
preferences.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mrs. Gilbert Swain ot Ralph street IL
In receipt OF letter dated at sea, March
lS,h. from Miss Emma c. Clifford Of
Whittier avenue, who Is delegate 10 the
Worlds Sunday School Convention a
Jerusalem. The communication interest.
irgly describes the coasting experiences
OF members OF the party In OK sleds, two
miles down the mountain sides a.
Funchai, Madeira, March roth and I7Ih.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
BLADDER TROUBLE.
People Should Know How Mr.. Miller Was
Cured OF Kidney and Bladder trouble by
the Great New Medicine, Cal cura Solvent.
Your Money Back " Il Does Not Cure.
MATrEAwAS, n. Y, Sept. g, 1901

MATTEAwAS, n. Y, Sept. %, 1901.
GCatlemeH:
have been troubled with my Kidneys
and Bladder for three or four years and
doctored with many physicians without
obtaining any help.
A few months ago ] decided 10 try Cal
cura Solvent, DR.. Kennedy ht1t mcdi-
cine, and am thankful 90 say / am now
practically cured. You have not asked me
for a testimonial but I wish 20 tell you
what Cal-rura Solvent has done for mo
and hope that others may be 70 happily
relieved. Yours truly,
WILLIAM II. MILLER.
II your druggist does not have Cal-cura
Solvent. write ~ the Cal-cura Company,
Rondout. NY; but ask your druggist first.
S1.OO a bottle. Only one size.
Guarsutne: Your druggist will return
your money If Cal-cura fails 30 cure, and
The Cal-oum Company will pay the drug
pist. Remember, Cal-cura Solvent cures
$50 Of Oh cases Of Kidney, Bla'bler aud
Liver disorders.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

a superintendent Of n Sunday school
relates the following true incident:
The title Of the lesson was "The rich
young man" and the golden text zone
thing thou lackcst" a lady teacher Ia
the primary class asked little tot to
repeat the two. and looking earnestly
I'm the teachers face. the child un-
blushingly told her. zone thing thou
lackest--n rich Young man"
which would you ratnef marry.
Ethel. brains or money!
Money. % course. ] can get along
wit.lo:, to igsui.ra. but must have
tho necessities Brooklyn Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

James. X. Barley, vel known young
man Of Olneyville, az. ordained 10 the
priesthood IN Rome, on March - Fstf.
er Barley 3, expected home In a few
days Providence Visitor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
En.iIr nrIIrNed.

"Mnny have said that n Longfellow
were living today he could not sell his
poems" remarked the girl with the
book
"Tm sure 81 it." replied the amateur
poet WHY. haven't been able to sell
.rtna phiIadelnhia Record
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mr. F. 'ward Foster Of Bsrrows street,
accompanied nv Miss Beatrice Wight
ant Master Harold Wrlgh, OF Webster
Averue, attended the speeial Easter
service at the State Institutions a,
Sockorosset on Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
I'll. waII Of the Victim.

"You can't get something for moth
ing" said the man who affects prov
erDs.
no" answered the easy man; II
can't. But the people with whom do
business seem 20 manage II every now
IND them Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Easter music will be repeated and
Pev. ]. V. Osterhout will give an Easter
sermon at the BroaGway Baptist Church
next Sunday Anril TO at Ia;Is. MIR. G..
NJ. Gathany of Brown University will
speak at 7uS p. m. Sunday School al
10 .AS n. IN,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Frank Feeney, aged about twenty five
an emplo,e In one OF the Olneyville
boit'ing works, received a painful wound
on lis LETT hand, Tuesday morning, while
filling soda reeeptaeles. The services of
DR.. W. NJ Pierce were rendered 10 the
nati.pt
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Administration Notice.

Johnston, March II, 1904.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
10 has been appointed by the Probate Court
OF the Town OF Johnston, Administrators OF
the estate OF EmOr ~. Angcll, late OF
according 10 law. -,
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified 10 present them
To the undersigned or file the same In the
ofIce Of the clerk of said court WITHIN SIX
months from the date OF The first aiyertise-
ment hereof. WALTER "A. ANuhbb'
~ No. Main ST., Providence, X. IL
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Bernard MeTiernan, for many years
employed la the Office OF W. A. II. Grant,
has opened an establishment tor the sale
Of coal. wood, hay, grain, mason's ma
terial etc. at 80 Manton avenue. 1, 10
known as the Olneyville Hay and Grain
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

5. Eias, the well known Providence
out wi h a spring announcement. The
fabrics tor spring and summer wear are
ready for inspection and II Is needless TO
say that the stock is A. No. /. a com
pete line of dress, tuxedo and Prince
Albert suits to let
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
'roBATE COURT OF THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON.
March 20, 1904.

An instrument In writing, purportiDg TO be
the last will and testament OF Nancy Well.
man, late of said Johnston, deceased, IL pre-.
sented for probate. and the same Is received
and referred 10 the twelfth day OF April, A.
d., 1904, at 2 O'Clock l.. NJ, at the Probate
Court Room In said Johnston for considera.
ton; and II IL ordered that notice thereof
be published for fourteen days, once n week,
in the Olneyyllle Times,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

a select party from the annex and the
east side rsid visit one day las, week TO
the Isabella S ewsrt Gardner Museum Of
Art ia the "Feuway," Boston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
AnIrn am

Are you the waiter who took my
order for that chop"
Yes. sir"
BLESS me, how you have grownp'-
Chicago Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Social Tact.

Mrs. Chlc-in the closest analysis,
what Is social tacti Mrs. Au Fait-My
dear II is getting familiar with nll
sorts ~ people without letting them get
familiar with you.--Indlanapolis Jour
nal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Town of Johnston.

AppiIostion for the Transformer OF
a Second-Class Liquor License
March 25, 1904.
yincenroJacovonc and Luigi Gentle make
appllcation to have their seCOnd-class liquor
iIcense transferred from Gtsmondfs build
w,od and sitntnonsville AYES, owned by v.
Jarovone All per.ons int rested are noti.
neJ to apdear before the Town Council OF
the Town OF Johnston Friday, April :, lps,
AT q IL O'Clock y. NJ, at tho Council ChamDer
at Thornton and be heard thereon.
nv n IJfTIfER council Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
walked n on.

"Im sorry, Mrs. O'Toole, to hear
that yer husband suffers from insom-
NY. My husband had the same com
plalnt. but hc cured t."
How did he, nowr
"sure, he became n night Watch
manw-Brooklyr Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
PROBATE COURT Oh THI Town OF JOHNSTON
March ~, 1904
Estate OF Michael Auger

Request in writinglis made by EmmaAuger
that Emma Anger of said Johnston. or some
other suitable person, may be appointed
administra'rik OF the estnte OF said de-
ceascd; ana said request IL received ana
referred To the twelfth day OF April,
A d. lg0i at o'clock l.. NJ, nc
the Probate Court Room, I'm said Johns.
ton for consideration; and 10 IL ordered that
notice thereof be published FOR fourteen
days, once week, In the Olneyville Times.
s. X LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Ills Intended.

Husband-Does Jack know Miss Pep
pertreel Wife (calmly)-I believe not,
for he has asked her 70 marry him.
Town and Country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Charles q. Browns new monument De.
signed by J. Flsherty, the Pocas,et Ave.
stone cutter, was placed IN position last
week IN the family 10, at Pocss,ei
Cemetery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Heavy electric feed wires are being
placed on Plainfeld street and Thornton
avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

From presen, indications, the Highway
Department will soon have the sp-
prosches TO the Merino avenue bridge IN
model condition.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Whlpple 4. Phillips Of Providence who
died last week, owned CfSrte lot of real
estate Ia the annex
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest V. Page OF Rox-
bury, Mass. are visiting relatives and
friends in the annex this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mrs. Henry Richardson and Miss Susie
Richardson OF Phenix. X. l. spent Easter
with relatives in this section.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

A large number from this place went
to The fire at Mimic Dye Works, Lymans-
Vile on Saturday evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

A full line Of field, garden and flower
seeds at the lowest prices at McGlinchey's
hardware store, % Plsinfield street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Business Is said to be good at the New
York Ammunition Company's establish.
ment on Daniel avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

II. A Page Jr, OF the annex Is repainl-
ing the James T.. Coffin residence on
Hartford avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The quarterly business meeting Of the
Free Baptist Society occurs on Monday
evening at the church.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

A handsome granite monument TO the
memory OF the late MIS-. Richard Williams
was placed in Pocasset Cemetery on Tues.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Rev. Arthur Given OF Auburn preached
the Easter sermon, Sunday morning al
the Plaiufeld Street Church, taking az
text, Col. AL.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

A well attended Easter concert was
rendered Sunday afternoon at the Jewell
street Sunday School.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

George F. A. Beane, who has been
confined to his home by illness for
week Is able TO be out again.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

John T. Kenyon arrived home from his
Florida trip on Friday of last week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Repairs were made this week to the
residence of George Collins OF Lowell
avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Can we sell you Hot Water Bottle :
We have difereHt STYLES and prices and
warranted. HAIRY Lees i75S Weslmin,-
ter street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

DR.. G. w. Eastwood Is having some
alterations made 10 his residence on
Eastwood avenue
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Fslka Club has taken up It's quar-
,ers In Stokes Block removing there from
Stokes street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Horton estate, corner Daniel
avenue and Harlan street, is receiving a
new addition OF paint
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mrs Bertha l. Davis Of Chaplin avenue
Is recovering from an attack OF tonsiliti 1.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Manton Fife and Drum Band and
the Turnverin Brass Band OF Merino gave
a concert on the Square last Saturday
evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

We must not sit down and look foi
nniracieq Eliot
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

NJ n. Stsrkweather OF Daniel avenu,
Is having his residence repainted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

William II. Hill's residence on Farm.
ington avenue Is receiving repairs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Mr.. c. S Carpenter Of Whittier avenue
has been confined to hi. home by Illness
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Ten men have failed from defects In
morals where one has failed from de-
fscts I'm intellect Mann.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The second social Of the Dewey b r..
Club was held Wednesday evening In
Cadets Armory.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

George Collins residence on Lowell
avenue i being repaired.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Atlantic Mills have advertise d their
tenement property on Manton avenue for
sale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

II b. Flake Is soon to add a line OF
builders hardware TO his stock In trade.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Charles a. Horton OF Chaplin avenue,
who has been quite III, is some improved
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

The Pequot Social Club held an Easter
ball in Irons Hall on Monday evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

Some OF our local merchants had some
fine looking window displays for Easter
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

A regular meeting Of The Sunset Whis
Club was held on "wednesday evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
The 0InouViIIe TimDS.
LOCAL NEWS.

Job printing. all kinds, at the TINES
Office.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Town of Johnston.
Application for a seoond-CIass
LIduof License.

Michele fannotti makes apple alton to sell
,,,e suirltuous and Intoxicating Liquors
a. ssm 60 ranton place. Piainfpld road.
All persons interested are notified 70 ep-
cear before the Town Council OF the tow
~ Johns on, Friday, April :. 1904, mt 5.lS
o'clock p m, at the Council Chamber as
rhovnton and be heard thereon.
SIX. LUTHER, Council Clerks
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
Town of Johnston.
Application for Second-Class
Liquor License.

MnrCH ., IWE-
,o sell Pure, ,spirituous and intoxicating LID.
uors nj building on land of Bridget Cor
man, Hartford road near city line. All per.
nsinterested are notified TO appear before
TIE Town Council of the town OF Johnston
friday, April :, 1894, at IS O'Clock y. ", AT
the Council Chamber at Thornton ana De
".H'" SIX. LUTHER. Council Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08

lob printing in the beet style and a
reasonable prices al the TINES Office.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
ot THE Tows OF JOHNSTON
March %, 1904.
Rafafa of Joaanh a. wilson.

Herbert {. Calef, guardian OF the person
and estate OF Joseph A. Wilson, presents his
first account with the estate of his ward,
for allowance; and the same IL received aad
referred To the twelfth day OF April, A d.,
1904, at o'clock T.. NJ, mt the Probate Court
Room In said Johnston for consideration;
and 10 In ordered that notice thereof be pub
lisbed for fourteen days, once IA week, In the
Olneyville Times. .
SIX. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-04-08
EGGS FOR HATCHlNG.
Pure bred Black Minorcas.
ISAAC III. YEAW,
South Seituatc, X |.
PROBATE CoURr or TuE Town OF JOHNSTON,
March %, 1904.
Hatate of Susap Etieze.

An instrument In writing purporting 10 be
last will and testament of Susan Frfeze,
late OF said Johnston, deceased, IL present.
oil for probate, and the same II received
and referred to the twelfth day OF April,
A. ID. 1904, nt 2 o'clock J.. NJ. nj the Pro-
bnte Court Room, In snid Johnston for con.
sideration; aud IL In ordered that notice
thereof be published for fourteen days, once
week In the Olneyyilie Times.
S.K, LUTHER, Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-08-03
AN IOWA PRODUCT
\ MONG the rising gener-
~ alton of western

4 MONG the rising gener-
~ alton of western
out-of-door writers is Herbert j.
Metcalf, editor of the Lansing (Iowa J
Mirror, young man not yet twenty.
five years of age, whose picture appears
with this article.
Mr.. Metcalf's latest eff'rt along Liter
airy lines is his Riverside Echoes,n a
little book of verse which has attracted
attention in all parts of the country
Words of congratulation have been re-
ceived from such men as President
Roosevelt, Governor Van SAINT Of Min
nesota, Major s. H. NJ. Byers of Des
who have felt the powerful appeal en-
bodied in Mr.. Metcalf's little book of
poems.
In commenting on the work, Joe
Trigg, editor of the Rock ford Register,
ard man known drought the Uni
ted States owing to his Farm, Orchard
and Garden writings. says:
Riverside Echoes" a dainty volume
OF picture and poetry by Bert Metcalf
Of the Lansing Mirror. comes to our
table. Bert is one of those rare souls
who can see tree withour wanting to
convert it into fuel or lumber, admire
river scene without wishing to bnild
mill, hear the birds sing without
wanting to kill them-one of those
dreamy chaps who live apart from the
common herd which only eats and
drinks, sleeps and makes money. A
bit of this life he has put into most ac-
ceptable verse and most tastefully illus
trated it with half tone cuts of natures
best work in the river scenery of his
native county. 1t is a welcome offset
to the hog and corn type of Iowa civil.
liz alton and stamps the author as a
poet and writer of no mean ability
The Nashville American, one Of the
leading papers of Nashville, Tennessee,
says:
''In this little volume Mr.. Metcalf
gives u| number Of poems of which
he says, in his preface, that he does
not predict for them, or any of them, a
place among the literary productions
of the century, nor does he profess to
be writer of poetry in the true sense
of the word. The author was born and
reared upon the banks of the upper
Mississippi, and is familiar with the
beautiful scenery along that stream
from Dubuque to st. Paul. A country
editor possessed of descriptive powers,
are somewhat on the order of those of
Whitcomb Riley, and just as Riley's
"Sein' Things at Night" carries every
man back to his bovhood days, so Mr..
Metcalfs "In the Good Old Summer
Time" or 1.-THE Dearest Spot on Earth
to Me" makes one remember things