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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

ed by far without the same element VI
danger.
IL was thought that the minimum
limit Of economy had been reached in
the construction of the narrow gauge
line, but patent has been recently is.
sued for system Of transportation
which has the distinction Of being of
still smaller dimensions. In fact il
has but single rail This patent has
been issued 20 a Viennese engineer.
The cars Of this system are mounted
on two wheels, one following the other
and both rather deeply grooyed TO pre-
vent them from leaving the rail The
car is balanced on the tracks 10y being
partially supported on the back Of the
horse or other animal which comprises
the motive power. An arm fastened
rigidedly to the vehicle passes over and
partly around the horse and resting on
"a saddle suitably constructed for the
purpose In addition the animal is har.
messed % the car in the usual manner
with the use OF traces. and the work
moving the load is done in this way.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
The Poor Mans Day,

In all our towns, and throughout toe
large "A portion OF our country districts,
the Sabbath rest u violated and the wor-
ship which was the consequence and con
dition Of this rest ~ abandoned. At the
same time the soul ~ deprived OF It's nour-
ishment and the body Of its repose. The
poor man and the workIngman are deliv-
cred up, unprotected, 20 the every day IN
Creasing influence Of error and evil. Thus
the PROCLAMATION OF the day has become
the ruin OF the moral and physical health
of the people, at the same time that II IN
the ruin OF the family and Of religious lib
erty. The Sabbath ~ emphatically the
poor mans and the working mans day.
And there ~ no mreT way TO break down
the health, az well az ne morals and re-
igion OF the people than 20 break down
the Sabbath. To Say nothing Of the Dl-
vine law, on mere worldly grounds 10 il
plain that nothing is more conducive 20
the health, intelligence, comfort and Inde-
pendence OF the working classes and 90
our prosperity az people than our Chris
tan American Sabbath Count Montalem'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
Living In IIons

The habit OF living in the future should
make Us glad and confident We should
not keep the contemplation of another
A~~te of existence 10 make us sorrowiul,
nor allow the tTansiency of this prese,ss
TO shade our Joys. Our hope should make
- buoyant, and keep Us hrm. IL IL an
anchor Of the soul. All men live by hope,
even when It - fixed upol the changing
and uncertain things Of tins world. But
the hopes of men who have not their
hearts fINed upon God try TO grappe
themselves on the cloud wrack that rolls
along the hanks Of the mountains while
our hopes pierce within that veil, and lay
hold OF the Rock OF Ages that towers
above the flying vapors Let us then be
strong, for our future ~ not a dim per
adventure, nor a vague dream, nor a fan
cy of our own. nor a wish turning itself
into a vision, but u IS made and certified
bv Him who Is the God OF all the rest and
OF all the present u ~ built upon His
word, and the brightest hope Of all its
brightness Is the enjoyment Of more Of
HIS presence, and the possession Of more
of His likeness. That hope ~ certain.
Therefore. let us live IN 1.-THE Rev. Al
exander MacIarcn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
Tailnrns OF the Wool

Bradstreets reports 315 failures in
thc United States during the week.
against 2G2 for the previous week and
~. 20i $50 and 2jj for the corres'
ponding weeks Of 1903 20 1900. The
Middle States had II; New England,
30; Southern, -; Western, 80; North
western. ~. Pacific. %. and Terri
tories. 2 Canada bad 80 against 40 for
the preceding week. About ~ per
cent. of the total number o concerns
failing had capital of 5000 or less,
and per cent. bad from 5000 90 $50.
600 fguifaI
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
Uni..rsi,y cir, Champion Kicker.

In the 200 pages of President liar-
pcr's report OH the first decade or the
University of Chicago's history there
is but one omission, and that Is lnten.
iiOnal. In the section devoted TO wo.
mems athletics the space headed
high kick" is followed by the word
omitted" The 'segs,' however,
know who holds the record for the
high kick, and they are proud OF the
mark and OF the girl who made II.
The record II six feet four Inches, and
was made last year by Miss Lucinda
Buck, a member Of the girls baseball
team last spring Miss Buck took a
prominent part in all the outdoor
sports of the young women.--Cbicago
Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

Forty-fye thousand homeless chill.
dren have been sent 10 Canada from
Great Britain and put in good homes
during the past thirty-fve years. Last
year fOr every child that was sent
there were five applications on file
with the societies engaged IN the work
Of rescuing the waits. Consequently
British philaDthrop!sts, who know how
carefully the children ere ,ooked after
in their new homes, think that the num-
ber sent from the over-crowded Brit
ysh cities 20 to spacious colonies could
be increased with profit 10 the empire
as well as 10 the children. It is a
good way 70 save men and make a
nation.-Youth's Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

One way 20 be cure o. a good year j. 20
make % a year OF growth. We are IN the
world 10 grow Eyery day should show IT.
new line .n every DIE and character We
should be better men and women at the re-
ginning Yet We must remember that
mere lsrgeness ~ NOS always growth. One
may DO richer boo estate and yet be poorer
IN mind and heart lie only D. advancing
m life whoss heart is growing softer, whose
blood warmer. whose brain quicker, whose
spirit - entering into living pesce.-Rsv.
r 4 Miller
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
Past and TnInre.

The past j. dead and has no resurrection,
but the future De- endowed with such a life
that u lives 20 10 even IN anticipation.
The past d. M many things, the foe of
mankind; the future -. In all things, our
friend For the past there ~ no hope; for
The past D. the test book 81 tyranfs; the
fuure b. the Bible oi the free. Those who
ere solely governed oy the past stand ike
Lot's wife. crystalnzed m the act Oi look.
ing backward and forever incapable Of
looking forward II KIRK White.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
ON A SINGLE RAIL.
Novel Mode Of Transportation
on a Light Railroad.

Light railways are used 10 much
greater extent il Europe than in this
country. Narrow gauge lines are quite
common there. and in some parts OF
France the engines used on these lines
appear wholly insufficient for the Sc
rious work which they really perform.
In some cases their motive power il de.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

We will never give up" said the
South American military leader. GIVE
up what asked the coldly practical
man. And after a moment OF rchec-
ton the military leader candidly re-
piled: Anything we can get our
hands on. Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
Ernnris Of Merchandlse.

Exports Of merchandise from the
Port Of New York were valued 90 80
Isl .2g3. compared with SlO,2D1 $50 in
the preceding week and sl0.S34 go IN
the corresponding week last year. TO.
tai since Jan. !. S2J.4j3.4g1 against
81. .OgD. 600 In the corresponding prfo1
last year.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

menstruation. cures leucorrhoea and ovar-
IAN troubles, aud builds up the entire sys-
tenn. also consider IL one Of the finest
eatarrh remedies | know ON. {. Gee,
M. ID.
Catarrh is systemic disease durable
only by systemic treatment A remedy that
cures catarrh must aim directly at the de-
pressed nerve centres. This is what Pc
runa does.
Peruna Immediately invigorates the nerve
centres which give vitality To the mucous
membranes. Then catarrh disappears.
Then catarfh is permanently cured
III you do not derive prompt aud salts
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving full
statement OF your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR. Hartman. President OF The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

The cut 20 forty hours o wecK IN
Lancashire. England. has been Iol'
lowed by the stopping Of eighty five
per cent. Of the cotton spindles OF Nor
mandy for ono dsv q wool
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

rived from laphthG. Persistent agita.
tiOn has recently resulted in Parlia-
mentary sanction being given 10 the
construction OF a mono-rail system be-
tween Manchester and Liverpool, where
il is proposed 10 DC regular railroad
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

Bullion deposit amounting 10 fG3,
600 was taken into tie Bank OF Eng
land on balance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

Dr II. Robbins, Muskogee. l. +, writes,
"Pcrma is the best medicine know of
for coughs and 10 strengthen weak stom-
ach aud TO give appetite. Besides prescrib-
ing IT for caterrh, ! have ordered II for
weak aud debllitated people. and have not
had patient but sand IT helped him. II ia
AN excellent medicine and ii fits 40 many
cases.
II have n large practice. and have n
chance to prescribe your Peruna. hope
YOU may live long to do good TO the sick
and the suffering
DIR NJ, &. Gee writes from 5l3 Jones ST.,
san Francisco, Cal:
"Peruna has performed so many wonder
ful cures in San Francisco that | am con
WINGED that u ~ a valuable remedy.
have frequently advised It's use for women,
Ms | find IL insures regular aud painless
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
@1kzt-alaLs=<i-==-
Tunnefing ~
~ Under the
Hudson River

+ az the crowning feats OF
this wonderful era. in
which such marvellous ad-
vances have taken place. is
the establishment, by the
and New Jersey Railroad
Z the Hudson tunnel. which
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
The year.

Beautiful T. the year IN its coming and
IN Its going-mOst beautiful and blessed
because d 10 always the year Of cur
Lord Lucy Larcom.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

pocket scales eplstles Of as much q
six ounces.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

Railroad employees and their families
make up eight per cent. Of the popula-
ton of the United States.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

TIE Mix Exchange price for standard
quality u Sc, per quart,
BUTTER.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

lock in the tunnel and the process OF
cleaning up the debris after shove"
OF the shield has been made.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
MEDICAL examiner
OF the United States Treasury Recon-.
mendS Pe-ru-na.
Other Prominent Physicians U.s.
and Endorse Pe-ru-na.

DR. UEwFLLYN JORDAN, Medical
IL Examiner OF the l.. :. Treasury De
partment, graduate Of Columbia College,
and who served three years at West Point,
has the following 10 say of Peruna:
"AiioW me To srpress my graft
Jude To vou tor the beaent derived
from pour tronderfui remedy. One
short month has brought forth a
vast cha n0e aud I WoT consider
mvseifa reii man after monfhs Of
suffering. IeHoT sufferers, Peruna
WiH cure you."
A constantly increasing number Of physi.
cians prescribe Peruna in their practice. IL
has proven It's merits 80 thoroughly that
even the doctors have overcome their preju.
dice against so-callcd patent medicines and
recommend II To their patients.
fsruna occupies unique position IN
medical science. Ii is the only internal
systemic catarrh remedy known 10 the
medical profession to-day. Catarrh, as
every one will admit, rs the cause OF one
halt the disease which atllicjs mankind.
tatarrh aud catarrhal diseases ailliCt one.
half OF the people OF United States.
.ss.s.........ss.~ s.s...sess.s..,
J Robert Il. Roberts, NJ d., Washing :
: ton, ID. C., writes:
: "Ihrough my oirn experience
sds reif as that Of many Of mys
sfrfcnds aud dcqua infances Who
:hare been cured or relieved Of
scafarrh by the use Of Harfn,a ms
! Peruna, Ican confidently recon-
: mend q Ia those suffering from
such disorders, aud ha re no hest
sfdtfon fn prescribing a. 10 nay pa
sHenfs ~ Robert R Roberts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
A SERMON FOR SUNDAY
AN ELeeveNT DISCOURSE ENTlTlsD
,coNxgRciALlsn."

4 -ertinent Talk on Fresen;-pay Prob
lem. by the Rev. DR.. Reese =. Alsop-
Jesus Christ H. the Measure of the
stature of the Perfect Man.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29

State. 1908. choice. per H.. 30 "a ~
Good 10 prime. per b.. n "a ~
Common 20 tair.......... ~ "a 30
Pacific Coast. 1908, choice. ~ "a ~
Good 10 prime. per h.. ~ "a a
Common 10 iair......... - "a II
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-29
FRUITS AND pERRms-rRrsm
pRrssEp POULTRY.

Turkeys, per lh. I? "a 10
Fowls, Western, per H.. III @ -
Chickens, State. per H.. 10 "a -
Capons, Phlla,, per lh..... ls @ -
Broiers, Phils. per b.. ~ CG -
Ducks, spring, per lb..,.... . "a 10
Geese. spring, per lb,...,. \ "a IA
squads, per dozen, IS "a 25
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
DIDN'T LIKE 1T
Soon Found Why.

Coffee has a terrible hold on some
people.
About eight years ago / was a great
sufferer from stomach trouble. my liver
was ali out of FIX and a wise doctor
forbid tea and coffee At that time l
was so weak / could hardly walk. abso-
lutcly poisoned.
One day i noticed Postum in the
store and having read about il ] bought
package and made some I did not
ike IL but tried 70 again and f0llOwed
directions carefully. IL was not LONG be-
fore ] liked a. better than any other
drink and it has brought ms out or all
the old coffee troubles. too.
81 can now eat what I want. am
strong and healthy ana the effects OF
Postum ON me Were SO good all our
family soon drank IT,
I'm summer WheE the weather is hOt
I do not have that All gone feeling
now. for when I drink a cup Of Postum
Il refresheS and strengthens but never
has the bad aftcr-ef1eCts ike coffee
Postum Dr. ike everything eIse-ft
needs % be- made rieht and there Is no
better way than the directions on the
package Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Crpek. Aich
There's Ieasol-
Look in each package for the famous
ifli- book - 30 D....t o. Ur-iI.-F-..-
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
PERSONAL NOTES OF
THE CONVENTION

Mrs. Evelyn Masury. State regent Of
Massachusetts, is at the New Willard.
headquarters OF that State
Mrs Greenleaf w. Simpson. of Massa-
chuaetts, vice president general Of the
natlonal society. accompanied by her
daughter, is also a guest at the New
Willard
Mrs. Ira Yale Sage, State regent of
Georgia. is at the New Willard with a
fun delegation from that State.
Mrs Samuel Spencer. Of Washington
Is representing Oglethorpe Chapter. OF
Columbus. Ca. at the convention
Vermont State conference at Shore
ham
Constitution Chapter. OF which Mrs
j. Ellen Foster Is regent VIII hold an
open meeting on Wednesday evening. at
O'Clock. at the Pormer. Fifteenth and
L Streets.
Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth and Miss
Mary Desha. two OF the founders Of the
National Society. Daughters of the Rev
on tne stage this morning. The third
FOUNDER. Mrs. Mary lockwood. was the
busiest woman in the ham, and spent
every minute ~ her time attending t0
Der duties as chairman OF the press COM
mltiee ana mana ger Of things gcner-
ais.
Mrs Charles - BRYAN. of Memphis.
Tenn, daughter 81 Admiral Eanharl
semnies. ls among The prominent dele
gates in attendance az the convention.
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
AMERICA HOLDS
FATE OF NATIONS"
President Writes to the
Page Glass.
HAS FAITH IN C0uNTRYMEN
Menaced by Exceptional Dangers, But
He Thinks United States Will
Weather Storm.

BOSTON. April lS-The Page class Of
the Dudley Street Sunday school, which
for some time past has been conducted
under the leadership of the Rev c. L.
Page, assistant pastor Of the church,
held special Patriots Day services yes
terday. A personal letter from Presi-
dent Roosevelt was as follows:
AT no period of the worlds history
has life been so fun of interest and
possibilities of excitement and OF en-
joyment as for US who live in the be-
ginning of the twentieth century. But
we must face facts as they are. We
must neither surrender ourselves to a
foolish optimism. nor succunb 20 .
timid and ignoble pessimism.
Our nation is that one among all
the nations of the earth which holds in
its hands the fate of coming years.
We enjoy exceptional advantages, and
are menaced by exceptional dangers.
and all signs indicate that we shall
either fail greatly or succeed greatly
hrmly believe we shall succeed.
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
DEATH RECORD.

Adams, James. 10 mos, 1921 Va. Ave. n ".
Allen, Erceldonne NJ. Il, 1863 Austin ST.,
Brook'and
Arnold. Francis F., i, l25s Sd St. 5. F.
Blakeslee. Anna F.. IS, 753 9Th ST $ r.
Boss. Eliza A. e. 500 18th St. S. W.
Dellapenua. Francisco, "A. Providence Hospital.
Freeman. Fannie f., IS. Homeopathic Hospital.
Green, VIM. Henry, 81 1927 Roanoke St.
Green, Lloyd. 81. Freedman's Hospital
Griffith. Alvin T.. y, Auacostia, d. C.
Harris, Essie r., 70. 1910 Pierce Place.
Johnson, AlphOnso, mos, I22 II St. s. W.
Johnson, Catherine a. 60 l. St Y W.
Kolb. Mary Leo SO. 22l North Capitol St.
AiacheJte. Adelaide. a., Garfield Hospital.
Maggie. Bertha, 81 324 9th 81. ). T..
Naher, John T.. 40, 1924 25.h ST.
Mccoy. Ella $. IL, 10 9th St y. W
Mcfarland, Elias, .. 2l6 Jackson Hail Alley.
NcKenuy, Tilman, 80, l6ll Cooks Court.
Nall. Andrew C., GO. Washington Asyi. Hosp.
scott. Maria l.. 60. 9l2 18th 81. y. "
Shun. Nov. S. 2aj ~ 81 :. ".
Smith. Elizabeth, Il days. 1880 26th 81.
Stouestreet. Thomas W. a.. Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital.
Wade. Charles. j., s mos. Clldreu's Hospital
wilson, Earl D.. DAYS. lz2s Union Court S.N.
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
Young Patriots Gipen
Certiffiicati0n Badges
Will Hold Annual Meeting This Week---To
Participate in Cornerstone ExerCises--WiII
Journey to Mount Vernon

Children Of the American Revolution.
the society of young patriots which
Is holding its annual convention in
Washington this week, reported at
headquarters in the Washington Loan
and Trust Building this morning and
received their badges OF Identification
No regular meeting Of the society
VIII be held until Wednesday morning
al the Church OF the Covenant, when
business relative to the society will be
disposed of.
u was originally intended that the
Children Of tho American Revolution
should pay their annual visit tomorrow
to Mount Vernon and place a wreath
on Washlngton's tomb. but at the in
yitation Of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution the younger society will
participate in the ceremonies tomorrow
afternoon when the cornerstone for the
new Continental Han viii be laid
Special seats viii be reserved for the
Children. who viii sing America" and
give the salute TO the flag In giving
the salute the following pledge will
be used:
Il pledge allegiance TO my Gag and
to the republic for which it stands; one
nation indivisible. with liberty and jus
tice FOR ALL"
The meeting 70 be held on Wednesday
morning promises several interesting
features, Mrs Daniel Lothrop, founder
and president Of the society. will pre-
side. and after the reading OF annual
reports the national emblem Will be re-
turned 10 the society and its award for
1904 win be made. The emblem is a
large standard bearing the national col
ors, and will, as IN the past. be given
10 the State which has the largest and
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
CHAPLIN BROWN
GAINS STRENGTH
HarrieS Regarded as Beaten
for Committeeman.
BUSY CAMPAIGN THIS WEEK
Sunday Meetings of Several Negro
Clubs and organizations-Calling
for Strong Race Men.
BUSY CAMPAIGN THIS WEEK

According to the statements made
this morning by the heads Of the various
Republican factions IN the city. Gen
George II. Barries IS already beaten
for national committeeman. All Of the
powerful factions in Washington have
indOrSed Chaplin Brown. chairman Of the
Republican harmony committee for
the place The only following now be-
hind General Harries is the Van Wickle-
Patterson people. and the leaders say
this combination is not to be taken
seriously.
n D. Ready, who was the choice Of
the Richardson-Poe party, has retired
In favor Of Mr. Brown. The Simmons
Chase party is already for him, as Is
the ReybUrn-Lee faction. General Har-
ries simply has the one faction. and
it is said there is trouble in this one,
some of the enemies of Patterson trying
TO force him off the ticket because Of
his unpleasant steamboat experience.
The Weeks Campaign.
Leaders were busy this morning map
ping out the campaign for the week
and a lively six days is promised The
RichardsOn-Poe faction has arranged for
a mass meeting tonight at the Virginia
-AfNiANAN Nl4u4 I'll at E-lSL ana II CLTeENS
southeast. The speakers viii be the
Rev. DR. A Wilbanks. the Rev. p. A.
Wallace, James W. Poe, Dr. w s Rich
ardson. Coleman Horner. +. II. Key,
and the Rev. J. w. Leewood.
Thursday night there viii DC a meeting
at the }Iiles Memorial c. NJ Z Church.
at whic- lumber of prominent speak
ers win appear
The SlmmOns-ChaSe party will begin
their active campaign tomorrow night
with mass meeting at Odd Fellows
Han. TWenty-eighth Street and Dunbar
ton Avenue. The speakers viii be W
j. ADrahaTls. Charles Hood. Albert Sill
ers, Thomas l.. Jones, w. Calvin Chase,
Dr. Charles II. Marshall, G. G.. Stewart
and half a dozen others Meetings will
be held every night in the week.
The Republican harmony committee
is not likely 70 have its list Of judges and
other officers made up before the latter
part OF next week
B. 7. Washington Club.
The Booker T. Washington Industrial
Society of the District Of Columbia last
night declared Or. W. 5. Richardson and
James ". Poe as its choice for dele
gates 20 the Chicago convention
b. B. Phillips is president and the
Rev. w. r. Morton is secretary.
Mr. Washington has sent the society
a Autograph of the Tuskegee school
grounds and buildings to hang on the
wall OF the rooms.
The Roosevelt Republican Club OF the
last evening. at which r. II. Johnson
The Washington times., 1904-04-18
GENERAL DlCKlNSON'S
CONDITION Is GRAVE

The condition of Gen. Joseph Diekin-
son, who is seriously i'll at his residence.
$50 Tennessee Avenue northeast. is re-
ported extremely grave today. No hope
for his recovery is entertained, and his
death IS likely to occur within the next
few days
General Dickinson was stricken with
an attack of rheumatism last NOvem-
Der His illness became so serious that
he was compelled to give up his duties
at the Pension Office, where he is en-
ployed as an examiner. Since then his
condition was gradually become worse,
and for the past two weeks he has been
deliriOus most of the 1'me.
He Is seventy-three years old, and
lives at his Tennessee Avenue home
with his family.