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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

"SENATE helpless had to see one
Of the Governors appointments go
through" The above is heading
copied from a Providence paper Of
last Saturday. 1t was in relation TO
the technicality which led to the Nc
Ardle appointment on the Barber'S
Commission. The leaders of the
Republican majority Of the General
Assembly should pause long enough
in their inane politics to recollcct
that Governor GarvIn, whatever
may be their opinion of him, was
elected governor Of the state by a tain
majority. He was elected by the
people with the idea that he should
perform the duties and enjoy the
privileges of the office. II a Repub-
lican senate binders him from per-
forming his duties, it comes in con-
tact with the will OF the people, or
at least a majority of the people.
Such kind Of politics make indie
pendent and Democratic votes as
surely as there is a marble palace on
Smiths Hill.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

STATE TREASURER READ in re-
cent interview acknowledges that the
funds in the treasury are getting low
and says that some plan for increas-
ing the revenues must be devised, At
the present pace is continued. This
is not a surprise to peopl, who have
watched the trend OF events in this
state and noticed the increase of'ex-
penses ia maintaining our goven
ment and institutions. While il
would not be fair to charge reckless
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
SWORD EVOLUTION.
The gruusition From the Ancient to
the Modern Blade.


\ great many modern sword forms
are really nothing more than de-
sccndantS or. rather. improvements, on
the peculiar boomerang shaped sword
of the ancient Egyptians. the parent
Of the scimitcr. yataghan. falchon and
sabcr. Africa, south OF the Sahara.
was perhaps the greatest museum for
old swords In the world In the Su.
dan ana central Africa the old sickle
uud boomerang shaped swords. which
the ancestors of the modern negroes
received centuries ago from the Egyp
tians. were still made and i'm use More
over, the knights of Malta were nj one
time famous swordmakCrs, and their
peculiar long, double edged blades. such
rs tie crusaders carried, were exported
20 the Barhary states, where they were
I'm large demand. From there they
were taken across the Sahara to the
Sudan and exchanged for ivory. and 1t
was Oh this account that they were still
found In central Africa.
In the sixteenth century peasant
living on the outskirts Of Toledo Spain
invented the famous Toledo rapicr
which soon became the popular weapon
all over Europe. Prior To that time
the swords used in Europe were heavy
Affairs for hcwing. slHshing and cutting
but with the advent Of the Toledo
rapicr mon had to learn to thrust as
well OS to hack and slash. With the
rupiCr came the art OF fencing the six
tcenth and seventeenth centuries be.
ing the age of the sword par excel.
lcuCp
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
ArtIcinntch NV shn,,c.nrnrc.

us Bannrrly as cgod'ic as he
looks|
Il think SO. lie wrote 20 q friend
not long ago and in the course Of tlo
communication remarked that William
Shakespeare s'cmcd to lave unticivlt
ed I'm somewhat rrlr ANA unfinished
form one of his NauJcrlys pct thco
rics." cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
Definition oT Greatness.

Don't YOU sometimes think yon
would hc a greater man ir you were TO
cultivate the art of orutoryT'
Il don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum. ~ great man, rs You know,
Is one who gets mentioned in the school
books after ne Is dead instead of the
financial columns OF the newspapers
while hc is living. Washington Star
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
nn,, WHO We Arri

\ wise new spJpw says we should be
thankful that we are Wodrrus aud
heirs OF all the wisdom of the u-cS
Perhaps We should rc 90 we Id not
know that tGy average American nulS
ines Plato to Dr new k'ud of silver
polish ami Sarpbo arm attachment TO q
piano. -NHsh.u-tn Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
In NJ Danger.

Aunt Jane Helen. | SAW that young
man kiss you last evening.
Helen | don't think you need To com.
plain. auutic don't think he would
have given the kiss TO you " YOU had
been there instead OF me- Boston
Transcript
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
where IL should ncEin.

But why do you have your hero
marry I'm the first chnptcrT they asked.
because" replied the author, "it has
always seemed absurd 60 me TO end a
novel just where mans troubles real
ly begin. That's where YOU should be-
gin the story" Chicago Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

Are skating ana sleignIng lost urts
asks the New York Tribune. We cant
answer in regard to sleighing, but we
know Of several people who get their
skates on often enough to keep in prac.
ticC
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

when looked at this picture last
week ! failed to observe those goats
pown In the corner"
Probably they buttcd In since then. =
Kansas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

IL may have occurred 10 some OF Ia,
Colombians that they could have found
out all General Reyes has to tell then
Ivy merely using the mails. and Ii wUul,
have been considerably less expensive
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

Children under ten shouldn't know
when there is q moon and people over
seventy shouldn't know except 10y the
cnlcudar.-AtChiSou Globe
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
Irf, the worr, 60 the Doctor

"llow about that little bill?' asked
the doctor
"Why. doctor" was The reply. "ouly
n little while before you sent IL i'm you
told me not To let anything worry mc.
and | haven't Chicago Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out The waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, achesandrheu-
mausm come from cx-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due ~ neglected
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

IT is trihe strange that the pco-
pie who pay the salaries Of the
Rhode Island state officials have
really so little to do in selecting the
men,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

The Washington rost thinks oppor.
tunity is open for some good work by
nn International handlcapper before
Russia and Japan weigh In.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

In the estimation of a political
boss, a real, good member Of a
legislature should be able to vote and
that is about all.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

THE claim that politics in Rhode
Island are no worse than IN some
other states is very comforting as far
as il goes, but it does not go very far.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
The Timc to rhIrL

Clara suppose ought 10 stop an6
think before accept him.
Maud-Oh. no Yofll have plenty Of
time TO do that aftervard. - Detroit
Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

50. Louis will need a good deal OF
vitality 70 live through both worlds
fair and national convention in one
summer
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

German childVn do not. rs \ general
practice. hang M thrir stockings
Christmas eve but use their fathers
blg boots instead.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

THE Gar cannot sleep well,
which goes to prove that the Car has
a conscience.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

klNllCN U0NhlEs
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had hear, trouble. because the hear, is
ovs~-working In pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles were 10 be traced TO the kidneys,
but now modern science proves ths; nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
fyou are sick you can make 70 mistake
by first doc,oring your kidneys. The mili
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilmer' S
Swanp-Root, TIE great kidney remedy IS
soon realized. Il stands the highes, for It's
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on It's merits T.Y~
BY all druggists in fifty esf---,ys1;fA y vsk
cent and one-dollar siz- e tsrt IN .E,,,s E,s =. -.
IS. Z. You may have ssi;iskas EX1
sampls bottle By mail ilomc fsw.mpRoo,
free. also psmphle, ssllirgyo how 70 find
cltif you have kidney or .bladdef troable.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmsr
* Co., Binghamion, N. 7.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

The holders % steel common are not
haunted just now by any fears of being
fiscraccd Ly dying rich.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

Run; leJr BIaucs has g.. =
gambling
From; -T;1t'S tue. bet him SiOo
this morning i.at hc cor'tn't stop.
and lc ;ooS ue ~. Yclktrs Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

lie who has neither friend nor enemy
Is without talents. powers or energy -
Invntpr
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

WE have poetry enough on hand
to last until June.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

Between two evils choose neither
Between two goods choose both.-Ed
wards.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

ALL babies are not born TO COM
mand, but many OF them do.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

ID Howard Thornton, the well known
.rchitect of the annex. connected with
4 he firm OF Thornton & Thornton OF
Providence, is the designer OF Rhode
I,lands's fine exposition building, new be
ing erected n, ST. Louis. The plans Ct
Thornton and Thornton were the selec-
ton Of the Rhode Island Louisiana Pur
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05
OVer-WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood,

All the blood In your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

make It conspicuous In any architectural
company. The building is reProduc
ton of one Of the choicest examples OF
Colonial architecture 10 be found in New
England, the Stephen II Smith mansion
In the town of lincoln r l., which was
built about the year 1900, constructed e
seam faced granite from the quarries or
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-02-05

the farm. The lines OF the state bui'd'ng
are the same as the old hou e and the
various details are espondingly sin /.
lar, except for he porch feet, The de'ign
tor which Is the DR. Clapp homestead in
Pawtucket. Historically and architec-
tu'ally he new structure will thus f ii e.
" represent The state.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31

here and there were golden candelabra
holding candles surmounted by rose
tinted silken shades. Soft music rip
pied forth from a stringed orchestra,
hidden behind a screen of tall ferns.
The menu was elaborate, and served
in excellent style, and was accompa-
MED by a sparkling flow of White Rock
and Castle Rock mineral waters. These.
with coffee. were the only beverages in
evidence. Wines of all kinds were en-
tirely excluded, in accordance with the
recent rulings of the grand masters of
the order.
Among those present were seventy
eight members of the Louisville Com
mandery No. l. Eminent Sir Charles
NJ. Plum, commander California Com
mandery, was toastmaster. His re-
marks were concise and to the point.
After a general speech of welcome he
presented to the guest Of the evening,
on behalf of the California Comman-
derry, magnificent sword with massive
golden scabbard and superb jeweled
hilt.
Grand Commander Pierce. in accept
ing the beautiful token, said he would
always wear it in a symbolical manner
to protect the widow and the orphan,
and to protect the great Christian re-
ligion.
Grand Captain General William B.
Melish of the Grand Encampment of
the United States was very happy in
his remarks, which were decidedly of
jocular character. Speeches were also
made by Post Commander Heppner Of
Louisville Commandery and Eminent
Sir Carroll Cook. Vocal selections were
rendered by Madame Caro- Roma, Miss
Millie Flynn and Sir knight L. A. Lar
sen.
Shortly before midnight the company
adjourned to the marble and maple
rooms where nearly all Joined in the
may whirl of the dance.
Following were the committees in
charge:
Committee of arrangements-Emi-
nent Sir Charles NJ. Plum, commander;
Sir Otto F. Westphal, generalissimo;
Eminent Sir Reuben P. Hurlbut. cap
tain general. Sir r. L. Hathorn, Sir
]. c. Liebold, Sir Thomas Morton, Sir
T. L. Henderson, Sir Samuel A. Clarke.
Reception committee-Sir George H.
Pippy, chairman; Sir John P. Fraser
Sir Joseph M. Litchield, Sir Franklin
H Day, Sir George F. Neal, Sir D. f.
f. Easton, Sir John Tonningsen, Sir
Thomas H. Browne, Sir Carroll Cook,
Sir Charles Stallman, Sir George L.
Alexander.
Floor director-Sir Otto F. Westphal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31

by the election Of James E. Gordon
of Ivy Chapter as chairman, and Annie
z. Spencer of Golden Gate Chapter as
secretary, and an executive committee
composed of Charles BOxtOn Of Cali
fornia, Mark Gaines of Carita, Amy 70
Temple of Golden Gate, Louise B. Deal
of Mission and Virginia Lewis Of Har-
mony.
Headquarters have been secured at
Odd Fellows Hall. Seventh and Mar
ket streets, which viii be in charge
of the several chapters alternately
three on each day during the conclave.
Members of the country chapters will
be welcomed. and doubly so. the chap
ter says, if they help with donations Of
fruit or flowers to distribute among
the Eastern visitors. The ties which
bind the Eastern Star to the Masonic
fraternity are being knit more closely
with each passing year, and the COM
ing conclave. with it's interchange Of
courtesies, it is hoped, will contribute
materially to that end.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31

The many that will mark the social life
Of the gathering was given. Right
Eminent Sir W. Frank Pierce, grand
commander, was the guest and Califor-
MIA Commandery No. 1 the host. As
special guests Of honor the members Of
Louisville Commandery No. l were also
present
Louisville COmmandery arrived at
Oakland yesterday morning on a splen-
did special train. Like the knights Of
old, the drill team Of the Templars of
Louisville spurned the hospitality Of
fered at the city hostelries and en-
camped at Emeryville. Their families
they sent to Sausalito to enjoy the
ozone that sweeps in from the sea,
while they are training in battle line
for the drill contest that awaits
them. Monday they viii occupy
apartments that have been as
signed them at the ST. Francis Ho
tel. Corinthian "Chasseur" Command
cry Of Philadelphia, Pilgrim Command
cry No. IL Of Harrisburg and KadOsh
Commandery No. % of Philadelphia
also drew into the Oakland mole yes
terday on a special train. but decided
to make a pilgrimage TO nearby cities
while awaiting the conclaVe's opening
No special trains are due to-day, but
the reception committees will be on the
lookout, for the experience of the past
has shown that on occasions like the
present railroad schedules are only
made to be broken. No matter to what
extent the time tables are disregarded,
however. the arriving Knights will find
q ,TeIcoTDa at auv hOur- of dav or night
they may enter the conclave city. Cali
fornia hospitality knows no hour and
fiouts formality.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31

hosts en- route to the triennial conclave
at San Francisco began to arrive to-day
and by tonight more than 500 men OF
nearly the highest rank in Masonry
were in Los Angeles. Many Of them
had been delayed by washouts on the
railroad IN Arizona and New Mexico.
and some Of the special cars had been
kept back four days. but they arrived
here with only praise for the treatment
given them by the railroads and thank
fulness that the delay was no longer.
The experience of some Of the COM
manderies was anything but pleasant.
their trains having been blockaded by
washouts, and II was necessary to hold
their trains until miles OF track could
be rebuilt before they could proceed.
If a hearty welcome to California
will add to the success Of the San Fran
cisco conclave the Los Angeles Knights
Templar are contributing to that sue
cess. Committees sometimes twenty or
more strong have been sent out to meet
incoming trains and give to the delega-
tions aboard them a real California
greeting. These committees have taken
with them the choicest fruits Of this
section and carloads Of flowers, and the
belated Sir knights who have been the
recipients Of these favors were more
than delighted. At the Masonic Temple
tonight there was a public reception
on a scale never before attempted here.
Nearly 300 visiting Knights attended.
and until nearly midnight they were
entertained. Then it was announced
that the most eminent Knight of all the
eminent Sir Knights would arrive at
midnight, and it was decided that all
the visitors go to the depot to greet
him. When at nearly 1 o'clock the
train bearing Grand Master Henry
Bates Stoddard of Bryan, Texas, ar
rived and he stepped from his special
car, he was greeted by nearly 500 Sir
Knights in full uniform. The COM
mander of all the Knights Templar was
so wearied from his journey that il
was out of the question to hold a re-
ceptiOn tonight, and he was escorted
to a special car and departed immedi-
ately for Santa Monica. where he will
spend the night. With him came the
officers of the Grand Commentaries of
Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi and
they accompanied him to the ocean
town. Tomorrow trains bearing dele
cations of Sir Knights are expected TO
arrive at intervals of two hours. and
every member Of the Los Angeles COM
manderies will assist in the reception
of these guests.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31

of the crack organizations of the
Southern States and numbers thirty
one men. The members arrived yes
terday morning on the special train
of the Louisville Commandery and
disembarked at Emeryville, where ar
rangements had been made for their
reception at the Randlett House. The
other members of the commandery
came on to San Francisco.
The officers of the team have ar
ranged for the use of the grounds
near the clubhouse, of the Oakland
race track and the team will hold
daily drills in order to prepare for the
great competitive drill in San Fran
cisco. The members of the team are
determined to carry home the hand
some trophy offered to the winning
team.
The officers and members of the
Louisville drill corps are:
Drillmaster. Frank Fehr; right guide. James
c. Stone: left guide, Henry +. Tuley; 7. G.
Beckley. NJ. b. Barrett j. B. Brackey. l.. D.
Carter J. B. Camp l.. Z. Cralle, c. A. Daily,
S. NJ. Dow b. A. Duerson, H. II. Duke. c.
h. Gould, Fred Haupe, Herman Hoeppner. +.
w. Ledman, c. S. Martin. A. II. Mattmier.
Jr.. S. NJ. Nuttall, 2. T. Offutt. r. NJ Parks,
NJ w. Ripy, J. NJ. Scott. T. G. Snyder, T..
S. Tuley, c. NJ. Wiseman Jr. and G. D..
Young
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31
PLAN FOR UNION SQUARE.
Novel Scheme of Illumination Is Sub
stituted for the Original.

lOE InC OIlSAlldls
Union square will be Illuminated for
the knights Templar conclave, but not
so extensively as was originally
planned 1t will be attractive, however.
considering the illumination of the
square and Of the buildings facing it.
Twenty-four masts, about thirty feet
high, painted white, will be placed
around the park. From the top of each
pole will float an eight-foot American
flag, at the base Of which there will be
a cluster Of electric lights. Five feet
below the cluster of lights will be a
battery of smaller flags. Ten feet above
the sidewalk there will be clustered
about each post a battery of green palm
leaves forming the basis of garlands
of green, which will be twined about
the posts to the top.
Strings of electric lamps will be sus-
pended between the posts. thirty feet
above the sidewalk, in graceful loops,
encircling the park in rows of brilliant
lights. Varicolored Japanese lanterns
will be Suspended from the wires and
loops at regular intervals to the num-
Der of $50, each Illuminated by an cleo
trio bulb.
At each of the four entrances to the
park huge Japanese lantern, six feet
high and containing a cluster Of cleo
trio lights, will be suspended. This sort
of illumination and display is entirely
novel.
The st. Francis Hotel and some of
the larger business houses f1cing the
square will have brilliant illuminations
ornamenting their structures. Open air
concerts will be given in the center of
cOnclaVe
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-31
SOME 1EPTENBER WEATHER.
Professor McAdie Issues Statement
Covcrin. ThiI'ty-Three Years.

Professor McAdie Issues Statement
Covering Thirty-Three Years.
The weather viii be an interesting
tonic in connection with the two con-
claves TO be held here during the
month % September. In answer to
ananv injuries the local weather bu-
resu has issued a statement Of cOndi-
tfons IN September for the last thirty
three years. This, Of course, is not to
be construed as a sure forecast Of the
weather conditions for the coming
month, but may be accepted as a rea-
sonable basis Of prophecy.
For the period mentioned there has
been an average Of 81 degrees. the
warmest month occurring in 1889,
when the thermometer averaged IS
degrees. The coolest September av-
eraged 58 degrees, in 1888. The hot
test september day occurred on Sep
tenber %. 1894, and the coolest on
the goth. 1900. The rainfall for the
month has averaged throughout the
period .29 Of an inch, while for six
years Of the period no rain at all fell.
The average IS IA clear days, u part
" cloudy days and 4 cloudy days. The
average velocity Of the wind was 10
miles an hour. although on September
27. 1899 gale blew from the west at
the rate Of 20 miles an hour.