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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

The town council of North Proyi-
dence deserves commentator on its
recent action in regard TO gambling
in that town. The gamblers, who
sought 10 establish a small Monte
Carlo at Marieville, were promptly
expelled, and the proprietor Of the
hotel or saloon where the business
was to be conducted has been sum-
moned to appear before the council
and show cause why his license
should not be revoked. 1t is in
timated that the gamblers had been
given TO understand that their opera
tons would be "winke ed at" by the
authorities, but the town councils
prompt action dsclaimcd any col
lusion on their part. The North
Providence town council has SIMPLY
done its plain duty and perhaps ex-
poets no commentator from any
source, but their action is so marked
in contrast TO other town councils in
similar cases that words Of praise
seem proper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
WEEPING AT A WEDDING.
A Chinese MnrrinEc II n Moist aud
Solemn tcrcmony.

\ Chinese marriage is n solemn Ccrc
mony no talk, no lcvity and much cry.
ing. The Solcmuity of funeral pre-.
walls. After the exchange of present O
the hrit' Is dressed with much care Ia
a red gown brOcadc on silk, If she can
get it, Her cyclashCS are painted n deep
black. and she wears heavy red VC'
attached tu scarlet hCuddrcsS from
which imitation pearls hang over the
forehead. \ feast Is spread upon Ia.
bic, io which the bluShing bride is lrd
10y five of her friends They are seated
at the table, but no one eats Deep 81.
lcnCC prevails, when finally the mott Cr
starts crying. the maids follow, and thp
bride Joins m the chorus Then all the
bridesmaids leave the table, and In '
diSCuuSulatc mother takes seat bcS,d
the chair of state. where the bride sits.
The bridegroom now enters with fuW
OF his men friends The men pick NJ
the throne on which the bride sits nnd.
preceded Ivy the bridegroom. form il
procession aud walk around the ron
or into an adjoining room, Sigu,fyint
that hC Is carrying her away to his own
home. The guests then throw rice A.
the happy couple. custom we have
borrowed from them
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
sp~ac~rs and Titles.

Herbert Spencer iu disdaining all ii.
lies happened to follow Il lead set to
him by others Of his name. Charles
Spencer, second Lord Sunderland,
would not, when he sat in parliament
for TivcrtOn. allow himself 10 lac called
my lord and expressed the hope that
he would live 10 ace the day whcI
not peer would be left in England
Another and later Spencer the lion
George spencer. sixty years ago aston
ishcd his father. the Earl Spencer oi
the day. by dropping his title and even
his name when no became Il Roman
Catholic and entered the PasslOniyt or
der as Father IgnatiuS.'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
.tAtS REFRESHMENTS
Fanny Lille Restaurants In the
Chinese Empire.

Places Of rest and refreshment are
commonly 10 be found I'm China at the
halting stations on the highways in
the interior or at the villages on the
banks Of the great rivers of China
They frequently take the form OF q
small mud hut. having dark interior
filled with smoke. tea tables. forms and
an oven. where Il cook is kept busy
baking tea bread and frying puddings
for the entertainment Of the customers.
Whose fayorite beverage is tea. al
though when times are good and the
weather cold they indulge i'm something
stronger. which often incbriatcs and
that ut very cheap rate. I'm the dark.
est corner there are row Of glazed
carthcnwarc jars containing a kind Of
Chinese whisky. Of which "A thirsty
carter may have a skin full for some
thing considerably under penny.
when he will 20 quietly to sleep on
the shaft Of his cart, and his pony or
mule, being used to it, will take HIN
home.
In addition 10 these convenienccs
there Is an ingenious little furnace in
front having long hue, through which
the flame is driven by an air puylp
and Il row of hot water kettles, graduai
~ increasing i'm size to suit the heat
OF the tongue Of flame that passes up
the iluo beneath, so that they may all
he kept boiling. The hot water is sold
TO passcrsby. who usually carry with
them their teapot and tea, so that they
may have cup at every station. This
custom of carrying ones own tea is so
common that ii is difficult To procure a
cup of tea in any of the restaurants, ms
they do not keep IL and do not care to
go out of their way TO buy IL for YOU.
Although the plant may be growing all
round and ut ones very feet, it is next
to impossible TO get cup that for
eigner would consider worth drinking.
and rs to using milk and sugar. the
Chinese look upon the practice rs n
barbarous device of the foreign devil. :"
Golden Penny.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
WASHINGTON'S METHODS.
Jh" Why the Father of Ills Country
conducted Receptions.


l'rCsd.utal reception, at the Whit,
House nowadays G"" r@"t'E IiffJrc-'
from those given by tie Father uf lis
Country when he was at the head ul
the government. Philadelphia was then
the scene. The president rented hous,
at Sixth and Market streets for $3.OW
n year ana dressed himself much more
deliberately than hc had for similar oC
CaSiOns in New York.
On the occasion of a presidential re-.
ccptiOn II chosen few were admitted
and formed circle around the reccp-
tion room. Then the president made
the round, favoring each with n formal
bow and few words Then he return.
cd tU his position before the fireplace
and they In turn were conducted e.
him, bowed and retired
There was no handshaliing, his hands
"bCing 50 bestowed as to indicate that
the salutation was not To he accompa.
MED with shaking hands" At these
lcvCcS our first president shonc too, il,
the matter of dress. Washington is de
scribcd as rcsplcndcnt in black velvet,
silver knee and shoe buckles, long black
silk stockings, his powdered hair tied
i'm Il silk bag az cue behind. lie wor'
yellow gloves and held Il cooked hat i'm
his hand Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
4 One sided Celebration.

Uncle Eph'm had put on II clean cot.
lar aud his best coat and was walk
ing majcsticaily up and down the
street.
Aren't yuu working today. mclcF'
asked one of lis Caucasian acquaint-
anccS.
NO. sub. Is celCbratin my golden
wcddu'. sub"
You were married fifty years ago
today"
"NCS. sub"
well, why isn't your wife helping
you To celebrate it,"
My present wife, suh." replied In
Gle Ephm. with dignity, 'ain't got
nothin' To do with IL. She's de lev
enth."-Chicago Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

Hon. MARCUS a. HANNA, sena-
tor from Ohio and one of the most
prominent figures in American poll
tics, died in Washington on Mon
day. Senator Hanna "took up
politics late in life, but his business
sagacity and good sense stood him
in good stead and he soon became
one of the ruling spirits in Washing
ton. He will always be remem.
bered in connection with Presiden'
Mckinley, who owed his election
and reelection to Hanna's shrewd
management. 1t can hardly be said
that the late senator was popular
with the whole American people,
but he certainly was political idol
in his own state. Those who knew
him best loved him for his WIS"
head and kind heart.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Macedonian Girls.

In Macedonia girls usually marry nj
the age ut thirteen or fourteen. AMI q
husband will pay tl5 to c2O for wife
IL she is a good Reaper aud expert at
houScwotk and spinning When girls
from the villages marry towusmcu uc
money is paid. the bride instead hriu..
ing her trousscau with her I'm cNchaug'.
IA il wcc, for the privilege ot hccom.
Ing town lady I'm the latter case
the bride most likely will bc required 10
do little or no work in the fields aud
that is the great ambition of most girls
there. London Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
THE NAME MARY.
a, One Time ~ Was Practically q
bar ia MntrimOny.

A. One Time ~ Was Practically n
Bar ia Nltrimony.
Mary as a Christian name was held
in very singular ycucr"tion during the
medieval ages, and in some parts Of
Europe there existed n supcrstitiOus
reluctance among men 60 marrying any
one who chanccd To have been 80 chris
tened. or the bride elect was at least r..
CURED 10 change this name for some
other OF i',S snn6ity.
All Marys were at one time believed
10 be invested with extraordinary pow
crs In connection with the affairs OF
life Bcariug the same name rs the
Blessed Virgin, they were considered
worthy of more than common cUnSld
GRAFTON. and thcir personal influence
over their husbands especially was I'm
usual: hence many men sought ~.
thoritativc ordinances forh,ddlng th"u
wives 10 be known us Mary Suv"l-
cigns, i'm some cases. drCudOu" suhi"c.
ton 10 their partners. showed mark.
cd distastc for Marys.
Thus Alfonso ". of CASTLE, when on
the point Of wedding Il Moorish maid.
en-. made II n condition of the mar.
ringc that nt her baptism, ~ Il recent
convert to Christianity she should not
take this name. In tie articles settled
for the union of Ladislas of Poland
with Marie dc Ncvcrs there was II
clause which bound this princess to
change her name to Aloysa. 'asmlr
|. of Poland, who married Mary,
daughter of the Duke of Russia, 70.
aurcd of her similar sacrifice to pop
ulor cntimcnt.-Pcarson' Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
DUODEClnALlS1S.
In Theory the Number ~ T. - u.ttn
tn't Than IL 10.

In Theory the Number ~ T. % uStt 20
tD't Than IL 10.
Herbert Spencer was ever opposed t.
the metric system. lie was no such foo
~ 10 call the present British reckon
ing in pounds. shiilu-s and pence sat.
iSiaCtOry. Ills point was that the mum
bcr II was better uu.l than 10
Twelve Is twice diyisiblr where 80 j.
only once dlyisibIr. Onc-Quarlrr or f.
Is ~. not an integral numhcr There
are other reasons. based upon the ob
served workings Of the human mind
all tending 10 show that 80 rcc,,on In
dozens is more natural than 10 reckon
in tons as soon M !a"n grows beyond
the finger cuuntn" STAGE.
In scientific dnodocimaiisu new char
actcrs would have 10 h" designed for
10 ana II. while ~ itSclf would be writ
ten 10. The numbrr now called lIi
would br written ~ 700. and l.T2-
would hc 1000 tn" present number
TOO would be- 81 ia the course Of a
hundred years or 20, when people had
cot used ia II. the duodrcmal system
would be- just ~ convenient ~ the dec
imal Twelve mchC, would make n foot
twelve feet It rod, and - ON.
In th'rey dy.docimuljsm Is sound
Iiuj IL is not nu easy thing TO change
4 peoples standards Of money. weights
aud measures Ncw York World.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
l'or Her Hood.

Lady dc We're So YOU wished 10 see
me. Mrs. F9rmcrt Mrs Farmer -Ncs.
lady, an 'opng aS YOU are fun of 'cnlth
an 'appincss. Well. cum cos yout
Violet scz Ia my Emily as she's soften
blue blood in 'vr veins. So | max,
So bold aS to Sriug up bottle of the
Famous blood mixture 49, set my old
man IN hiS pius. tmnRiu sou would
give IL a triai' London Chi-uiclc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
willing 10 Help Him.

"My husband is So poetic" said or,
lady to another in Il car the other day
"IIavc you ever tried rubin HI
Jints with hartshorn liuiment. num-
interrupted bCcfy looking woman
with Il market basket at her feet. wh'
was seated at the .lady's elbow au'
overheard the remark. "That'll straight
cn him out aS quick rs anything know
Of IL hc aiu't got il too bad"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

One OF the customs observed at a
Bohemian marriage feast j. that Of
making the bride cross silver bridge.
The brides fathcr-in-law lifts her ON 90
the table. where she walks on two rows
Of silver coins. at the end of which her
husband stands and receives her into
his arms The silver bridge typifies
the wealth with which her bridegroom
hopes 70 smooth her path In TIE.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

What is perhaps the shortest stree
in the world II West South Divisio.
street in Buffalo Furthermore. it Ia,
only one side. South Division street
proper runs east from Main, but tb
old surveyors allowed II To cross Main
street and run for thirty feet on tho
west side where il intcrscctS Fri,
street which runs diagonally south
west from Main. ON the north OF
West Division street is shelton square
SO the short street has but its south
side 10 cnll It's own. Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
She Helped Him out.

He was quoting TcnnySon's Ring
happy bells, across the snow
whats that line. Molly" he asked
about Ring in the ncwT I've forgot
ten It,"
$50 have l." she replied, but how
will this do:
This dress | wear
VIII never do;
Ring ont the old,
RinE IN the ncw!'
Atlanta Constitution
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

THE General Assembly according
to rumor will soon adjourn to meet
again after the election in November.
The present Assembly is not vote
getter for the dominant party and
the sooner the adjournment is or
dered, the better from that stand
point.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
KEEP your ewes on the Prov;den

KEEP your eyes on the Providence
Police Commission. 1t is composed
of William III. Luther, ]. Lewis
Pierce and Harold ]. Gross. Mr..
Luther has, we think, TIE confidence
of the great majority of our citizens,
who consider him a man Of charac-
ter and independence. The two
other members have just been elected
by the Rhode Island senate. II
would be unjust at this time TO say
anything OF them in the way of crit.
eism. Let them be judged by their
works. These two gentlemen, Mr.
Pierce and Mr.. Gross, can If they
.hoose, control the action Of tic
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

In the death OF Johu ii. Campbell,
founder and publisher OF the Paw
tuxet Valley Cleaner, the weekly
press of Rhode Island loses one OF
its best known members. The de
ceased has been prominent in politi-
cal affairs and leaves a WIDE circle
of friends.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
rcs1inpIIve EVTdencc.

What evidence have we" asked the
teacher in the night school. that pco-
pie live longer nowadays than they
used 10 livcy
The young man scatched his ear and
reflected.
We'll" hc said. "thc people that used
TO live are al dead, ain't thcyT'-ChE
cago Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

THE name applied to our state
legislature, the General Assembly is
singularly appropriate, or was up to
this session. The point would be
clearer, perhaps, TO call it the Gen
erals assembly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
No, Jus, whs, So, ucnp,.

A little community of colorcd people
In Alabama had raised IN, money 10
build a new church. nnd the dedication
was to take place the ncyt day. Whore
are you goiug tomorrowy' the srhc~i.
teacher asked one young girl Smiling
radlintiy. she answered. "i'zc going 20
ss degrade ton OF our church,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Itiru yiIurnIIuu,

After years of study devoted TO The
topic Professor Alfred Newton OF Cam
bridge stated that without doubt bird
migration is tho greatest mystery In the
entire animal Kingdom, ~ mystery u.
added. that can be no more explained
by the modern man of science than Ivy
the simrlp MINDED savage of autinuity +"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Labor saving Device.

Yes" said the boarding school teach
or, II think that is model letter 70.
you to write your fiancc. But Of cours.
YOU will copy IT, leaving ont those M
mcrouS spaces"
con, dear, no. replied the girl, "Thosl
urc for dearest ! have il on n rubber
stamp. detroit Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
The SuncrlnIiNr

II have looked over the whole field
Eaid tho young author. "nnd the only
thing that pays Is a good novel"
Wrong again." said the philosopher
What pays bctterT' said the author
~ bad novel," said the philosopher
Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

TIE war IN the East is progress
ing with a vigor and snap on the
part of the Japanese that is astonish-
ing. Can they keep up the pace'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
The oyster nj IFS best Is inferior as {
toothsomc dclicaCy to the succulen
clam. Providence Journal
struck Him UnfnvornbIy.

Mr. Gaswcll. who had come recently
into the possession of a considerable,
fortune, had decided to erect larG
Office building ana was discussing H.,
plans with an architect.
AS to the floors, now," said the ar
chitcct, you would want them in mo
sale patterns, presumcr
IL don't know about that" responded
Mr.. Gaswcll. obviously scratching his
jaw. II hain't got any prejudice
against Moses rs n man, and he ccr
tainly knowcd good deal about law
but when it comes TO laying floors il
kind o seems to me l'd ruther have 'cn
unscctarian.like. Don't II strike you
that way"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

WHATEVER doubt existed as to
the nomination of Theodore Roose-
welt as Republican candidate for the
presidency, 1t is removed by the
death Of Senator Hanna.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Ills Drawback

"ThCy tell me-" said the junior part
n"r that the man to whom we hav,
been scHdng So many bills belongs t,
rathc5 fast set"
well" answered the senior partner
che may belong To the fast set, but he
slow settler Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
club. where Members Talk Much

Clubs where the members talk much
are generally to hc avoided. Talk makes
mischief There are one or two rather
well known literary and professional
clubs I'm i.nudon. where members arr
freely introduced and personal gossip
the fashion. which have been pronounc
cd too dangerous Ia bc used 10y some ,
those who. for old associations sake
still keep Il cir names upon the books -
English Country Gentleman.
~ Quail Arc scarce. So Are Turkey,
II don't know whether you ever NO
ticcl O.. but It's fact Just the S1m
that whenever we have year Ina vh.CH
quail are scarce tie same j. true of tn.
keys" said prominent meat dcai,r
the other day. Prolonged wet wcatl-
rr IN the spring or IN the early summer
is fatal 10 young quail AMI turkey
alike. Both arc extremely tender. ar
the weather has much to do with thct
successful rearing. have waichCj
this thing for years. ami invariably %
poor quail year means scarcity of tm
keys and high prices" = louns tow ,
us>~k
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

board. They have large powers and
responsibilities. The people Of
Providence have right to expect
much OF them. Keep your eyes on
the commission and see If your SER
wants, the commissioners, live up to
their obligations.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
,n vIouucut objection.

Mrs Ncwlyblcss2d But you certain
ly don't object to such wee little baby
rs that? Jnuitor- oh, Il ain't tho siz,
as counts. mum-it'S the principle II,
the thing Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Ercrsn Of Attention.

Did her father show You the door,
"IIc did better than that. He show
cd me the door. the front gate and tn
corner drug store two blocks away
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Thr Limit


Hes q mighty mean man."
I'm what wayT"
"Why. hos stone deaf. and lac nCvC'
tells the barber until he Is throug,
shaving him. Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
Fugitive Poems

Poets Little Roy WHY do you CO
them Fugitive Poems a." papa: Poet
Because when begin to read them III.
listeners generally flee Chicago Re,
lrd lICr?ld
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

CONSIDERING the kind Of weather
we are having, it is unfortunate that
February is longer than usual this
wear
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
She struck Too.

O'Toolc-Muldoon Sthruck his wolfe
yisthldy
MCkiCk-ls ne I'm Jail?
O'Toolc- Nav; he's In tn hospittle!--
Baltimore American
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

\ mans real possession IS memory.
I'm nothing else Is hc rich: In nothing
else Is De moor Smith
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19

Girls have way of getting n lot Of
special scenery on when they wait ol
table at n church social.-Atchlson
Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19


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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19


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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-19
DO YOU GET UP
) WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

Alms~> everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful