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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
CHILDREN MARCH OUT
OF BURNING ASYLUM.
Fifteen Hundred Inmates of Jewish In.
stitution Leave Beds and Go Out
in Perfect Order.

New York, Dec. 17.-Fifteen hundred
children of all ages were aroused from
sleep by an alarm of fire in the Hebrew
Orphan asylum in Amsterdam avenue,
before daylight today, and marched in
safety from the building They per-
formed their fire drill precisely as they
had been trained
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
URGE ARBITRATION TREATIES.
Big Ratification Meeting Is Held in New
York CITY.

New York, Dec. 17.-[Special. IA
great meeting was held at Carnegie hall
here to urge the prompt ratification of
the arbitration treaties recently signed
by the United States and several of the
foreign powers.
Mayor George B. Mcclellan presided
and Archbishop Ireland delivered the
principal address. Letters were read
from Grover Cleveland, Carl Schurz and
John Mitchell indorsing the objects of
the meeting. Other cities will do like
wis&
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
CALL IT PERSECUTION"
Senator Mitchell and Representative Her
man Go to Oregon to Face "Land
Fraud" Grand Jury.

Washington, D. c., Dec. Ex-senator
Mitchell and Representative Ringer Her
mann of Oregon left Washington last
night for Portland to appear before the
federal grand jury in regard to the Ore
gon land frauds. Both declare that they
are innocent, and that the time has come
when the outrageous persecution must
STOP They expect to have Il hearing on
SATURDAY..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
PLAGUE GERMS IN
SOLDIERS COATS
Siberian Families Stricken While Making
Fur Garments for Troops-Sheep-
skins Are Infected.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 19.-The governor
Of Piatke reports a serious outbreak Of
Siberian plague in families in the district
Of Vianad and Slobodskoi, which are pre-
pairing fur coats for the troops in Man
churia. Already 247 cases have been re-
ported. The plague has been traced to
sheepskins, and the delivery of fur gar
ments to the troops has been suspended
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Peers Evil DAYS.

The Lady's Pictorial says: ''With the
decay of the upper house, the deprecia-
ton of land. the AUGMENTATION of the
peerage. and the ever-dreaded death du-
ties, a British peer is hard put to it to
cut a dignifed figure in society,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
POPE LEO'S FAITHFUL
VALET PASSES AWAY.
Predicted at Time of Pontiff's Death
That He Would Soon Follow
Beloved Master.

Rome, Dec. 17.-Pio Contra, the faith
full attendant of the late Pope Leo Kill,
died here today of apoplexy, thus fulfill
ing his own prediction that he would soon
follow his master. Contra, who was one
of the most picturesque figures Of the
late pontifcate, lived entirely for Pope
Leo, sleeping practically in the same
room and enjoying the entire confidence
OF the late Pope.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
HOSPITAL SHIP AND
TRANSPORT COLLIDE
Japanese Vessels Damaged and Boat
Filled with Wounded Soldiers
Is Beached

Moji, Japan, Dec 1.-THE japanese
transport Manshu and the hospital ship
Rohilla were in collision today off Shimo-
neseki. Both were damaged. The Ro-
hilla was beached and the sick and
wounded soldiers were safely landed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
WORK OF CONGRESS.

them to the Sierra forest reserve was
passed. The House refused to pass under
suspension of the rules the bill granting the
use of the Washington monument lot for a
railway appliance exhibit. MI Tawney of
Minnesota introduced a bill placing a tax
on wood alcohol Adjourned at 4:29 D. N.
until Wednesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Hurried Forward to See
Fall of Port Arthur.

Toxic, Dec. 19.-Maj. Kuhn, U. S. A,
who was military attache with the Jap
anese second army, has been reassigned
to witness the fall of Port Arthur. Maj.
Kuhn departed for Shinbashi yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

Nov. 1S.-Ihe Goth and 9th were the
bloodiest days in the assaults on Port
Arthur. The attacks began on the night
of the 10Th against our left flank, near
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

The White Sox were the premier field
ing team of the American league last sea-
son. The Chicago club heads the list in
the averages given Out by President h.
=. Johnson, with a percentage of .9G5.
Boston is second. The high class ball the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

Billy Earle will manage the Columbus,
S. c., baseball team next season.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27

strictly applied, applicable to
whites and blacks alike, for
ignorance in the whites is de-
plorable. There Ia only one way
to make satisfactory members of
society, whether white or black,
and that is through education In
the widest sense. Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie, addressing the meet
ing in the ! interest Of Hampton
Institute, held in the Madison
Square Garden Concert Hall,
Feb. 18th.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
WARNING ORDER

State OF Arkans ns
County OF Pulaski '''
Augustus ess, Plainslf vs. Eve
West, Defendant, in the Pulaski
Chancery Court.
The Defendant, Ever West is
warned to appear in this Court within
thirty days, and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff, Augustus West. Feb
II, 1904. G +. Lindsey, Solicitor for
Plaintiff. Chas. NJ. Connor, Clerk. By
J. II. Shoppach, d. G.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
CARNEGIE AND THE SUF-
FRAGE.

Nov. the wise policy seems
obvious. We should agree that
the keeping down of millions of
people, even if successful would
be destructive to civilized society,
and a menancc to the state. To
treat them as IL they had already
risen would be equally so; there
fore, an educational test for the
suffrage should be adopted and
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
LIVE CITY NEWS Go. = c.: 9! :: :

For the Horse, Good clear
Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran and Corr
and Oat Chops. Always The
best and cheapest. Capital Grair
and Feed Co.
The Old Reliable S. f. CSi.ns
has resumed the, tailorins busi'
ness at SIS W. 10th St.
Keats and Co. are prepared
handle all kinds of funerals on
short notice.
When you want a suit, see s.
E. Collins, SIS W. 10th St.
The Hot Springs Echo made a
good catch in Mr.. Carey Lewis
as representative. He is max
ing many friends in this city.
Editor Lockhart, IF H o
Springs was in the city last Sun.
The Mignonette club was en-
tertained Friday night February
1o, by Mrs. H. NJ. Fleetwood,
900 Broadway. A good crowd
assembled despite the inclem-
ent weather and general good
time was enjoyed.
The Mutual Social Club enter
tanned their husbands at the res
idence of Mrs. Vim Wiley, Mon
day night February p
Mr.. w. H. Robinson of the
Northside, who was painfully in
jured few weeks ago, is able to
be at work again.
Prof. Gordon of Muskogee. /.
T. passed through the city en-
route home from Texarkana,
where he had been on business.
Sir S. A. Jordan lit up our sane
tum this week with his presence
- EGi:or Melton of the Colored
Citizen (Memphis) Twas pleas
ant caller this week.
The Negro Baptists of the city
are earnestly requested TO assist
the Arch St. Baptist Church in a
Window and Brick rally the 5rd
Sunday in March.
Mass Meeting Sunday ) p. m.
at Congregational Church, under
auspices of West end Y. NJ. c. A.
Last night the Owl Club was
royalty entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Smith, l70s Chester
Editor and Mrs. ~. ". A. 4. Sing
entertained the Lotus Club
evening.
Is. Octave Pools is visiting
-uvrrrlatives in this city Mes
danes S. J. Qualls and Sallie
Banks.
Mr.. S. II. Hut sherson of Con-
way was in the city this week
combining business with pleas
ure.
Mr.. Chas. Williams is quite i'll
at his home with Pneumonia.
His friends wish him a speedy
recovery.
Mesdames L. N. Porter, Ma
ry Alexander, Lizzie Norward
and Mr.. ]. H. Taper are on
the sick list.
Monday March 9TH the Minis.
ters' Alliance meets at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church.
Rev. J. p. Robinson, President.
Rev. Y. B. Sims, Secretary
The funeral of Mrs, Nora
Billings took place last Sunday
from the residence Of Mrs. Will
son, 900 w. 9th St.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27

Rev. ]. +. Neal of the A. Nj. r.
Church, died Thursday. He viii
be buried from Centennial church
Sunday ? p. I'm. Bifhop Tyree is
expected.
The following X. of P. Lodges are
requested to meet at Jones Hall, Sum
day 12 O'Clock M. and prepare to take
part in the services: st. Pythian No.
I, Rose City lO8, Eureka No 9, G. e.
Jones l1O, L. W. Springer No Ill and
Company A Uniform rank. By order
of Captain R. H. Hammond asa M.
Hamilton, c. @.
Keats G. c o. are asking the
small sum of $3.50 for their
carriages Tor funerals directed
by them.
For the COW, Fine Shorts, Cot
ton Seed Hulls, Meal, Bran and
Hay. Capital Grain and Feed Co.
THE CAPITAL CITY saw
INGS BANK serves notice on
the public that its doors are op-
en- from 9 a. III. to 4 p.
every day in the week
The Astor Loaning and Invest
ment Co., will redeem your home
for you and allow yoi to pay the
money back in sma weekly pay
ments.
Wnen you want to inquire con-
cerning your teeth, ring up old
phone 22S4.
Madame Braun Veatch, 507
Main ST., ground floor, carries
all kinds of hair goods for colored
people.
Embalming free If you have Keats
& King diiect your funerals
The Jones House is the only
first class Colored Hotel in the
city. Board and Lodging. Give
it trial and be convinced thgt it
is the leader. Andy Jones, prop.
210 w. 5th street.
Go to Caughey Hayes for feed
of all kinds.
Up-to-date cleaning, pressing,
dyeine and yeparing by the old
reliable S. e. Collins, at SIS W.
10th St.
Our readers should not forget
the business firms that advertise
n our paper.
DR.. h. J. Meaddough is now
occupying the entire End floor of
the Keats Building, 9th and
Gaines. Old phone 22S4.
Trade with the business hrms
advertised in this paper, and
mention this paper.
We are the leaders in our line.
Caughey Hayes Grain Co.
Phones 80.
Advertise in the Reporter if
you want returns.
The Capital City Savings Bank
is a Negro enterprise which must
not be forgotten when you need
money, or when you want to save
it.
For Bread, Cakes, Pies, Cigars
and Tobaccos, Call on VIM. Her.
sey S22H W. 9th St.
Don't fail to visit DIR. Mead
dough's Dental Parlors, 9th and
Gaines. Old Phone 22S4.
The Reporter still enjoys the
distinction Of being the best Job
printing Office in the city. We
print everything.
BAD DEBTS-If you have any
old debts that you cannot collect
turn them over to us, and we will
collect them on reasonable per-
centage. Astor Loan and Invest
mcnt Co., 900, Broadway st.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
capital
Nity
Savings Bank
ITO " 2nd
LEGAL NOTICES
WABNTNG ORDER

WABNTNG ORDER
State of Arkansas, 90
County of Pulaski 90
Ernest Walker, Plaintiff VS.. Bette
Walker, Defendant, in the Pulaski
Chancery Court.
The Defendant Bettis Walker is
warned to , ,ppear in this Court within
thirty days, and answer the complaint
Of the Plaintiff, Ernest Walker. Feb
II, 1904. G. T. Lindsey, Solicitor for
Plaintiff, Chas. NJ Connor Clerk. By
J. H. Shoppach, D. c.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
Rose City Hotel

Situated u block from Choc-
ia :, depot. Board and lodging
$3.50 per week, Room '2sc per
night. 2ll Byrd St.
Mrs. Matte Bennett, Prop.
The Little Rock reporter., 1904-02-27
DO IT NOW


Deposit your money in the
Capital City Savings Bank-a
prosperous Negro institution.
Four per cent interest paid on
time deposits. !
You cannot find a better and
safer place todeposit your money.
While it is being safely kept It is
also be earning interest which
will be credited to the principal
everysix months.
1t is the duty of every Negro
to help make this institution a
financial Gibraltar, and it will
speak volumes for the race. Do
IL now.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
They Cut Both Ways.

Some intelligence Offices encourage
even the greenest girls TO abandon gen.
eral houseworlS and try for the place Of
cook, parlor maid. etc, for II increases
the fee. many offices baslng this upon
the amount Of wages paid. This ls
one explanation OF the decreasing mum
ber OF general houscwork girls.
They nrc also responsible for some Of
the rcstlessness Of employees. Girls
are placed In positions and removed
when they are needed FOR others Some
Use employers ns training schools.
Green foreigners are sent, and when
they have learned enough English and
bouscwork they are sent to others for
higher wages, the Office not neglectlng
TO collect the extra fees.
Then they inform the long suffering
employer that they understand her
girl has left and that they can supply
her need.-Atlantlc Monthly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
WOMEN IN TROUSERS.
I'm ChamK,-ry. Switzerland, the sight
Causes No Comment.

II will probably he news 10 many ad-
vocates of feminine dress reform 10
hear that the women OF Champery. n
ton valals, Switzerland. have worn
trousers from time immemorial. The
Champery region Is In the southwest
ern part OF the Canton Nalais. the vii
lage ~ Champery itself being NJ the
foot of the Dent du Midi. well known
to Lake Gcaeva tourists.
The men of Champery are noted for
their lazy habits. ana beyond acting as
guides Ia mountain climbers I'm the
summer months they lead an absolute.
ly idle life. The women perform all
the hard labor required of n mountain.
eering people. II Is they who pasture
the cattle on the steep and often dan
gcrous Alpine slopes, cut the timber
and NOV the grass. II is n usual
sight 10 see Champery woman, hei
daily toll ended. returning 10 the VII
lagc dragging her husband on one VI
the wooden slcighs I'm general use
throughout Switzerland. her lord and
HluNN'l Nii Nh' w itSAis ShNN'hS h''
pipe.
Under such circumstances II Is not
surprising that the women OF Cham
perry should have adopted the mascu'
line attire. Their costume IL OF the
simplest kinda jerkin OF rough, dark
blue material. with trousers To match
and red fouard to protect the head
While desperately practical. nothing
more unpreposscssing In the way Of
feminine dress could he imagined than
this costume OF the Champcry DANES
and damscls. Moreover, these wives
and mothers OF Champery, who are ac-
customed to all the work generally
supposed 10 be the lot of the stcrncr
sex. not unnaturally seek what conso
lation they can I'm observation-disclosures
Chief among these In the short briaf
pipe. which they MI smoke and cvi
IDENTITY enjoy M much II not more than
their husbands and fathers.-New York
Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

A tramp Of some little rcspcctabllity
appeared Mt gentleman's door asking
aims. Not today" said the interrogat-
ed one. when may callT' respond
ed the tramp. "Why don't call at all
know what you are. ] saw your pie
ture on tin can nj the grocery store
nt the corner" The applicant for n
loan sauntcred lcisurely down to the
place and stood viewing the goods IN
the widow. Soon his eye came upon
n can Of crustaccnns from the Mime
const Then the joke flashed OH him
As he menndercd away he mumbled
TO himself. "Well. that's the neatest
way Of calling fellow lobster that
I've struck YETI
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
The Best Lin nsnt.

"Ohsmberlsin Pain Balm 10 considered
the best linIment on the market" write
Pos, * Bliss. Of Gsorsis, W. No other
IMMINENT will heal q cut or bruise 90
promptly. No other sfords such quich
relief from rhsvms,ie pain. No other I,
90 ,slusbl. tor eeep-ses,sd pains like
lame back and pain, In the chest Give
thI. Iiniment q trial and you will never
wish 10 be viihou, Il. For sale BY D. A.
Smith, Olnsyvi1s; W. Dunnins q Bro.
hsasoa svssuei rssss~'s drag sssss.
osseyviIis.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Business, like your salary, might nj.
ways be better.
The croquettc X the old fashioned
hash ball after II gets into society.
Some people are too insistcnt on the
right 10 be fools I'm their own way.
when young man refuses 10 work,
that is the beginning OF all his other
troubles
when you abuse boy for being
worthless, remember how worthless
you were at his age.
Some people say farming IN 40 much
easier than Il used TO be. stu, IL n
farmer does his duty even In these
days he knows he has job.
There In good deal I'm print about
the contagious laugh. but how often
do you hear II? The writer of this
knows but two people Of MI his nc
quaintance who have n laugh that is
contagious. s.-Atchison Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE,

The bill ~ Kelth's this week sill be
marked By two notable features, - the
fact that there so many new acts OF the
topline class and because the bill will be
composed almost entirely OF s,sr acts.
Comedy will figure prominently in the
program. and the little people have been
provided Tor amply for the school holidays.
Heading the bill will be what IL unds-
nisbly the funniest act presented In vsuds.
Vile during the pas, Ave years. This 10
From 'Z.rs to 'Unele Tom. ." new
usve.ty TO be presented by tina, inirnits.
bic comedian, Will n. Murphy, assisted
by Blanche Nichols & Co. This sketch
deals In furiously funny manner with q
bsrnstotming thestriesl company who.
not paying salaries. find their compsny
reduced 10 three members and the prop.
eriy man. Under these trying dissdvsn-
,sges they endesvor TO give . performance
OF "Uncie Toms Cabin" The mansger,
Howlsnd Rant. doubles the role OF Uncle
rom and Little Eva, and the results may
be Unsigned. Their trials and troubles
are numerous. even the Ice, upon which
Eliza 10 preparing TO cross. melting before
they are ready, and the snish 10 the hind
that has been described ss sunny 70 the
ilynt,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

There va. q large number OF out-of-
town psrishoners present Sunday at the
10Th anniversary Observance at the Plain.
held sxeet church. The Anniversary ser
mon in connection with the morning
worship ~s, delivered py Dr. Jsmss W..
Psrssn,. whose tszt vas taken from St.
Jud.I:l DR.. Persons also spoke t the
,ir and seven p. m. services. The pro.
gram Of exercises va, suspieiously con.
eluded Tuesday evening by q largely
attended social and reception st the
church.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
Uarcourt mud Tennyson.

One Of the stories told Of the late
Dir William Vernon Harcourt relates TO
n gibe nt Tennyson. The poet was one
dny reading him the lyrics for "Tho
Princess" and when In Tears, Idle
Tears" he came TO the line, '"The earli-
est pipe Of half awakened birds" Har-
court looked up and said, "Ah. ! sup.
pose that would be pipe before break
fastw Tennyson II said 10 have re-
seiyed the jest little grimly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

A Pensverins use of Dr. David Ken.
nsdy's Fsvoriis Remedy. OF Rondovt. NJ.
Y. viii soon relieve and ultimately cure
cases Of Fever and Asve, Billiossness,
Rheumatism, Debility Of the Stomach,
Bowels, Kisssy. and Bladder, and all dis-
orders arising from en- Impure state Of
The blood. Price sf.co. ell ssvssistsj o
tstues fov eS 90.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Rev. Walter x Tourtsliot, Of Johnston,
rector OF St. Thomss church, on Douglsss
avenue changed his residence this week
from the family home near Poesssst to
his new field Of labor In the wsnskuck
section. Under the supervision OF lite new
minister the work or the parish 10 being
reorgsnIs.d. A new publication entitled,
"The ST. Thomas Register" which will
be edited by Rev. Mr.. Tour,sllo,. will
be issued the present month.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
Des Oranges Studio.

The holiday season will soon be with
US and Christmas presents will be In
order. There is no gift that Ia more
pleasing to jour friends and more eco.
nomiesl for yoIrself than the elegantly
finished photographs obt,ined q, this
studio at a moderate price.
DKs ORANGES. Oineyyiile Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
Molecules.

what are you studying nowr" asked
Mrs Cumrox
I'VE have taken mp the subject Of
molecules" answoroA her g0n.
II hope you Will bc very attentive
and practice constantly. tried 10 get
your father 10 wear one, but he
couldn't make II stay in his eye."-
WaHhinRton ktnr
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Msrried, In Chicago, H.. on Nov. 3.
by Rev. william M. Lawrence, ID. d..
pastor Second Baptist Church. Henry X,
Sprsgue, Perry. Dallas Co., Iowa. and
Mi,s Almy Sybil Vaughn OF this city.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

They have been KEEP, busy for the isst
week At HoUoH's Drug s,ore filing. and
shipping TO all parts OF New England.
oruers for the old reliable. 'Dr. Hough's
Cough and Lung Bslsam," Tor which
there seems TO be an ineressing demand,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Nothing too good fol- the sick ones.
Have your prescription prepared at II. !.
HoUGH's Drug Store. where you are sure
to get nothing bu, the purest and best.
and "Just What the Doctor Ordered"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

The eonundrum, "Why are the River
.ide Mills and the EsrncliHe MIlls Ike
England and America" was sp,ly solved
weduesdsy by . local wsg, who re,orted,
Because the Atlantic lies between
them"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

George Price. the well-known hsrne"
maker, 10 about to remove to q larger
store. After December ist he will be To-
Gated IN Twitshell's block on Westminster
street. the store once occupied by John
O'Connell.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Twenty dollar Diamond Rings,
largest, best and most brilliant diamonds
tor the price In Providence. Heavy 4.k,
Tiffany and Belcher se,,ings ]. A.
ANGEL Io2S Westminster street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Hauioon +. Winsor, who met with q
serious accident some time ago, 10 getting
along very la,orably, but 1t will be some
time beioIe he viii be able 10 be about
lnhIII.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Stanton 4. Smith OF this place gave
some very excellent readings at q meeting 9
OF the Mems Club Of tho Pilgrim Congre-
gstional Church in Providence on Mon
DAY eYeninR.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Deputy Sheriff .. c. Goodeil OF East
Providence, VINO 10 we'll known In this
section, has just presented the town oi
East Providence with o. 900 tor the e.
Mblishing Of a tree library.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18
Hi.,or, Of sh. "Pive Minutes" BsI

Wstory OF the "Ft'e "fn"'"r nehh
There Is a history attached to the
tolling " single bell after peal
which n not generally known. Popu.
larry Il IL described as the "nye min.
utes" bell, and II IL thought 20 be a
lnal warning ~ the people that II they
do not really hurry up at the end tbey
will be late As matter OF fact, II has
O far older history. In earlier days "
vas not customary 10 have sermons ~
frequently ss IL now the case. On spe
cisI occasions an instruction was given
or a sermon was preached. and on
these special occasions the little bell
was tollel after the peal Ia order that
the faithful might understand that IL
was one Of the special occasions on
vtich the c'c-gy would address their
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-18

Thomas Gilligan, formerly Of the busi-
ness office OF the Providence Telegram.
has accepted . position with the olney'
Vile branch ot the Union Trnst CO.