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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
A wHoPPING WHALE STORY.

According 10 the reports of the most
veracious mariners, that portion of the
Atlantic coast from Florida TO the Del
aware capes has become the home OF
all sorts Of sea monsters. The latest
to bring to port proof Of this is Captain
Conwell, Of the schooner Thomas
Winsmore, and Of all the yarns spun
by an honest son Of the sea. this skip
per's is the most interesting
Let il be known that 10 sight a
whale or two is a common thing, and
maritime reporter be who would chron-
icle il. But when hundreds of these
mammoth Inhabitants of the deep are
encountered, the matter becomes too
important TO ignore. More than this,
when the whole visitation is accom-
panied by n genuine combat between
that ancient foe of the whale, q sword
fish, the element OF the most exciting
is added 10 the event.
Captain Conwelrs whole story is but
n modest recital Of facts, and it but
brief. Here it is: Between latitude
81 to 3710 and longitude "A to 74.3O l
passed hundreds of sperm whales"
Not much in that, but just think a min.
ute and see what il means. 1t means
that for thirty miles there were whales
in front of the schooner. whales in the
wake OF the gallant craft.
But the whales would not be left.
Perhaps it is just as well it was so,
ba 1a1 20
what they may never see again-a
swordhsh ana whale combat-of the
joviest kind too.
And this swordfsh was as plucky as
il was fierce. Just abeam off the star
board side Of the Winsmore clustered
school Of at least twenty-five of the
largest Of the whales And as the
crew gazed intently upon the huge
bodies of the whales they were thrilled
TO see suddenly appear among them the
glistenng form Of a swordfSh. There
was an instant dispensing of the
whales. but 200 late, for their ferocious
foe had already begun the boldest of
attacks.
The swOrdfsh could be plainly seen
TO make thrust after thrust with the
skill of deft fencer Many if the be.
wildered whales sounded, and thus
escaped the cruel darts of the sword
fish, but those that had been pierced
soon began TO spout blood, and then
for yards about the surface OF the sea
took on a reddish hue. The sailors
looked on amazed. 1t semeed incrcd.
ible that one foe could work such
havoc.
And still that deadly thrustng Of the
vicious blood-seeking swordfsh con.
tinued until, firing Of its murderous
work, it was seen to suddenly dart
| away. while the school that had been
attacked, or what was left Of it, mace
haste TO join it's fellows. AS one of
the seamen said: For sea fight
never saw its equal"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
GROWING POTATOES.

The production of potatoes has in
creased every year, due TO labor-sav-
ing implements. There are now potato
cutters (Which cut the seed into pieces.
potato planters (Which mark and open
the burrows. drop the seed, apply fer
tilizers and cover the furrows), special
cultivators fot potatoes. and also po-
tato Ciggers and "sorters," the latter
asserting the tubers and grading them
for market. Formerly the cutting Of
the seed potatoes by hand was very
tedious process. as well as the plant
ing. but the farmer is now relieved OF
the disagreeable portions of the work.
II prices are lower than formerly the
cost of the crop is much less, conse-
auently there is not great difference
i'm the profit over expenses. Where
the farmers lose is in not having suit
able sortage facilities. The large ma
jority sell the crops before winter, pre-
ferring TO accept ruling prices than TO
store and keep the potatoes over win
ter: yet il would be an advantage
some years 20 suffer partial loss dur
ing the winter and get good prices in
spring for those on hand. During 1898
potatoes sold so low as TO entail a loss.
but farmers who found IL Improbable
20 ship their potatoes discovered that
they could be grown and fed to stock
with advantage. The Introduction OF
root cutters has permitted farmers TO
cut potatoes. carrots and turuips for
stock. thus saving the expense OF cook.
Ing. and as such foods can be tsinly
sliced they are readily accepted by
nvI InUS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

full Of thrill and excitement. Taken
as a sport, IL bears about the same
relation 10 the most exciting salmon
or tarpon fishing that those sports
bear 10 the pursuit Of the shore clam.
One day last March, a 9l-foot bull
whale, struck but not vjtally injured.
towed the puma around and across and
up and down Placentia Bay for three
days before a killing shot could be
sent into his huge body. Reversed en-
gines throughout the fight failed 10
tire the monster. Again and again he
charged the little vessel. and ramming
was avoided only by the quickness OF
the steamer. After seyenty-four hours
Of this. there came the opportunity for
killing shot.
The Humber had twenty eight hour
struggle with another off Cape Spear.
The Cabot had q nineteen hour fight
with an ss-footer. Six 10 twelve hour
runs with danger in every minute OF
them are frequent. When killed. the
where the oil is tried out. the whale
bone. now worth about $4,000 a ton.
is extracted. and the refuse ground
up for fertilizer
-Four steamers are now at work in
the coastal waters or the island Their
catches for last year were: Puma, 2G0;
Humber 215; Cabot, 211; viking 1877
a total Of sG3, a record d-breaker in the
history of whale fishing.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
FIRST MAN A SOLDIER KILLED.

The killing Of n brother man, even in
battle is q painful thing TO remember
A soldier of the war thus vividly de-
scribes his first experience:
My first man l saw but twenty sec'
onds. but | shall remember him for.
ever. | was standing by my gun when
a Confederate infantry soldier rushed
up.
Il whipped ont my revolver ard took
him through the breast He tossed
up his arms, gave me the stranSest
look in the world. and fell forward
upon his face. lie had blue eyes.
brown curling hair. a dark mustache
and a handsome face.
II thought the instant fred should
have loved that man IL | had known
him. tell you war is terrible busi-
ness."-Youth's Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
a REVIVAL OF WHALE FISHING.

In an article which presents ali the
thrilling interest cf some Of the old
tales Of voyage and adventure in whal-
Jag ships. the Toronto Globe notes the
revival Of the whaling industry 10y the
people Cf Newfoundland.
1aStcad OF two ana three year voy.
ages in which ships boats are used in
capturing the giants OF the deep. the
Newfoundland industry is prosecuted
il the Immediate waters OF the island
ly the use CT sriall but handy steamers
Cf about loo tons burden. with a speed
of about thirteen knots. The strike"
II made with q bomb Cred from gun
az the bow OF tho steamer. A success.
ful shot results in almost immediate
Ccath. ard three. forr. and even five
whales n dsy have been taken 10y sin.
gle crews. One steamer brought 10
the shore five whales each day for
three days in succession. and another
one killed twerty.threc in a single
week. That is the purely commercial
tide Of the industry. and is quite as
Lrii and pros5ic as digging potatoes.
Eut lee is ano her ride which is
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FARM TOPICS.
HANDLING SICK FOWLS.

II is a difficult matter 10 handle and
treat a number OF sick fowls at the
same time. IL the owner does not
desire 10 destroy them they should be
removed from the well ones. and a CON.
Portable place provided.for them. All
their medicines should be given in the
drinking supply. Unless the fowls re-
cover quickly it is best 10 destroy
them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
WEEDS ARE ALWAYS WITH Us

The earth is seemingly able to pro-
duce weeds or grass, whether fertile
or poor, and they always appear AT the
same time when the crops needs the
most care. Weeds are beneficial TO a
certain extent, although injurious, for
the gardener is often compelled TO
otherwise give the garden his atten-
ton. By so doing he keeps the soil
in a 6ne friable condition for the de-
sired crop. Weeds, however, should
be removed as soon as they appear;
by SO doing the work can be more
easily done. and the stirring of the soil
will then only be required to mod
crate depth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
PLANTING LATE CABBAGE.

Plant the late cabbage On land that
has not grown cabbage for one or two
years and the crop will be less liable
10 disease. After the plants are well
under way apply fertilizer around each
plant two or three times during the
season. Eesrly cabbage may be treat
ed in the same manner, but should
be hoed oftener IL they are 10 be
fsrced in growth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
A CixiliTed Indian.

The first foreign venture Of the Brit.
ish Bible Society was TO have part OF
the New Testament translated into
Mohawk by a chief with the extraor-
binary name Of Tyonenhowkarawe wen.
but who finally reduced il TO Nelson
and became a British officer and fought
this country in the War Of 1872.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
Path I'm Insurance.

Faith in the stability and prudent
management OF Gre insurance COM
panies has been much strengthened
by the sequels Of the great FIRE In
Baltimore. Nearly all Of these COR
porations have acquitted themselves in
such a way as TO earn hearty approval
on both sides Of the Atlantic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

J. Q Hood, Justice of the Peace, Crosby,
Miss, makes the following statement: II
ran certify that One Minute Cough Cure
will do all that is claimed for 1t. My wife
could not get her breath and the frs, dose
Of II relieved her. II has also benefited
my whole family" 1t acts Immediately
and cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe,
bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung
troubles. I. X. Parker, Olneyviile, Cen.
terdale Pharmacy, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

her cabin, and the two came face ia
face.
"Louiew "Bernardw And they
looked at each other with the frankesi
astonishment.
what are you doing on board this
ship" asked the girl.
I'm going to South Africa. And
your
I'm going 10 South Africa. told
you ] was going away from England
20 stay with some cousins"
But you didn't say they were in
South Africa, Of all places in the
world"
"And you didn't sny you were going
there. You were 10 stay in England,
for the sake OF your work"
| You suggested that / should do so,
you mean. never said would"
"But this is DREADFUL We shall be
on the shop together for long voyage
unless you go back AT once"
But ! can't. My small luggage has
gone 10 my cabin, and ! must go and
look after H."
And Bernard turned and followed his
luggage.
"Any more for the shoreY was stlll
the call
"Yes, ycsp said Louie. 81 am.
sha'n't be a minute"
"All right. miss. The third bell
hasn't gone"
And Louie rushed down 10 her cabin.
where she found Mrs. Robinson quiet.
ly arranging her things for the voy.
age "Oh. Mrs. Robinson, such
dreadful thing has happened! Ber-
nard Ross has come on board the
ship as passenger, and I can't stay
on it with him" And she was hastily
putting her things together.
But, Louiew
81 can't help II, Mrs Robinson!
You've been awfully kind, but | can't
think OF going"
what will your Aunt Janet say II
you go backT
what would she say II I went on,
you mean? You'll be so thankful not
TO be bothered with tlresome girl
like me. Good-by, Mrs Robinson. !
wish you happy voyage." And be-
fore the astonished lady had time to
realize what had happened Louie was
out OF the cabin and up the stairs.
and was crossing the gangway as the
last bell rang leaving her trunks 10
Providence and Mrs. Robinson. When
gIn phn1 oh
cab that had brought Bernard.
At the same time the men had begun
TO remove the gangway, and had. in
fact, taken away some OF the planks
when Bernard rushed across the deck,
followed by sailors carrying his lug.
gage, large and small.
Hold hard therew called the officer
in charge. "One more passenger going
ashore" And Bernard, in n few sec
onds more, was on the land again. He
saw the cabman who had brought him,
and hailed him at once. Hi, cabby!
I'm going back with you"
$50 sorry. sir, but I'm engaged"
"Are you"
"Yes, sir. by lady"
And upon that Louie appeared from
the other side Of the cab Again they
looked at each other and instinctively
made n simultaneous move for the big
ship, which, however, had already
swung out in TO the stream.
Louie, what have you DONE"
'I've left the ship, and I'm going
home"
Exactly what I'm doing" he an
swcred. But why do you run away
from me in this way? Why won't you
be my wife and stay with me-"
Because you never asked ne. my
dear Bernard"
Didn't /? thought did"
"You said something about ii. and
took IL for granted / should say No.
"Then what do you say now"
"Silly boy! l gay 'Yesv
"What will Aunt Janet sayF'
81 think that-she'll be very glad to
see us both back again"
Then hadn't we better share the
cab. and go back together?'
And they did.-Lordon World
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

The Elder Statesmen" Of Japan.
who are advisers without authority.
number four-the Marquis Ito. Mar.
quis Yamsgats. Count lDouye and
Count Matsg.a.a.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
sc|Ei(E'aNElxAv|cs
5 go

The heart OF vegetarian beats on
an average of fifty eight to the min-
ute: that of the meat eater seventy.
five This represents difference Of
$4,000 beats in twenty -four hours.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

The locomotives on the Northern
Pacific Railroad are equipped with
electric headlights, and incaudescent
lights are also provided on the under
side of the running boards and be-
meath the boiler, thus enabling the en-.
gineer and fireman 20 examine any
part OF the machinery with ease.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

In Geneva glass refuse is pressed in
paving blocks under n new invention
that has recently been put into opera
tion. Several streets have already
been paved with this new coutrivance.
and give great satisfaction. not only
i'm appearance but also in durability.
Several other cities in Europe have
adopted the invention.
Altogether IL is estimated. 4 maa
consumes about 1880 times his own
weight of food and liquid IN seventy
years. or more exactly he eats five ard
thrce-quarter tons Of fluids. IL these
ninety.six and n half tons of solids aud
liquids were converted into forms Of
mechanical force. they would be sufii.
cient TO raise eighty seven million tons
one foot.
The oxygepopho-e OF Sabbatier. the
new French apparatus. stores fifteen
liters OF chemically pure oxygen In a
one-hundred- -gramme tube OF aggom.
Grated sodium peroxide. This little
automatic generator gives OF a regular
current Of the gas at the instant when
wanted for restoring an aSphyxiated
person. disinfecting. or any other OF
many uses.
Mr.. Guy +. Mitchell teas Of a strange
use for milk. lie and others have
used IL for painting barns and outbuild.
ings. Into a gallon OF milk are stirred
three pounds Of Portland cement and
enough pigment 20 give the proper
color. This mixture spread on the
wood makes coating that after six
hours becomes as good and lasting as
oil paint. IL makes the best possible
paint for trees where large limbs have
been pTuned or sawed OF. says Ms.
| Mitchell
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29

ES-this is really good-by.
The picture is finished,
and you are satisfied"
81 am quite satisfied. So
is Aunt Janet"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-07-29
PLUCK, R0MANcE
AND ADVENTURE.
FOUND BRIDE on CACTUS.

~ AINTY Maud Rowland. OF
! Y New Orleans. Is married,
} o but the event would not
have taken place just at
This time had IN not been
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-24
PICNIC PARTY.
ren From st. James Met With
Two Serious Accidents While on
Way to the Sound.

The children OF St lanes. Sunday
school spent yesterday at wrightsvilIe
sound With the exception of two ac-
cldents on the way the party spent a
delightful day. The party went down
in wagonettes.
The first accident occurred at Sixth
and Market. Little Miss Charlotte
oNeal was sticking her feet between
The spokes of the rear wheel of the
wagon when n got ore foot caught.
superintendent of streets J. 81. Wool
ara, happened to be standing near and
saw the child's danger. He sprang to
tne wagon, grasped the wheel and held
at until the team could be stopped. The
ch1ld's leg was severely bruised but
when examined later it was found that
no bones We're broken. Mr.. Woolard
o her IN his buggy and carried her TO
tne home of her mother, Mrs. L. w.
ONeal on Third street. DR.. Pride
Thomas was summoned and gave her
n necessary attention.
The pic mic party was destined TO
meet with another accident of n SINH
lar nature before getting very far from
the city. When near the second toll
house Miss Virginia Cooper. the daugn-
ter OF Mr.. G. H. Cooper, got her foot
caught in the spokes in the same man
ner as did Miss OrNeal. Before the
wagon could be stopped her leg was
badly bruised but no bones were brok-
en-. She was carried to the suburban
car line ard brought to the city on Il
ear DIR. W. J. H. Beliamy was sum-
moned as soon as she reached the city.
Both children were resting easily last
night.
After these mishaps the party pro-
ceeded on to the Sound and the remain
der OF the day passed off in a most
agreeable manner There was a may
pole dance in which about twenty cou-
pies participated. Miss Katie Granger
was crowned May Queen.
There was a game Of ball between
two teams composed of members from
the Sunday school, one team being
known as the Red and Blue and the
other Orange and Black. The former
team won by the score of 9 to Z.
The party returned to the city late in
the afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-24
HELD
Senior Class of High School Enter
tainnlent by the Alumni AsSOcia-
ton.

The annual meeting of the Alumni
Association OF the Wilmington High
School was held Yesterday morning.
The attendance was very large, show
ing the interest still taken in the
school by its former graduates.
All of the members of this years
senior class were present and were
received into the association. After
h / the officers were elected for the
ensuing year and resulted as follows:
Miss Maggie Wood, 'O2, president.
Mr.. James Craft, 90, vice-presi-
dent.
Miss Clara Lathrop, '02, secretary.
Miss Florence Whitlock, '04, treas
urer.
All the business having been dispos-
ed OF, the meeting was adjourned until
last night, when a reception was given
10 the senior class by the association.
The assembly hall had been beau
stifully decorated, the prevailing colors
being red and white, the class cOlors
OF 1904. The hall was decorated by
Mr.. Carl Render, the florist.
Many members of the association
were present, including all of the
senior class. The invited guests
were: Superintendent John J.. Blair,
Mr.. R. d. w. Conner, principal of the
High School, and AL the members OF
the faculty; Mrs. M. L. Mcleod, prin-
,cipal of the Hemenway School; Miss
Nellie Cook, principal OF the Union
School.
The following programme was rem
dered:
First Love Song-Miss Louise Ran
dolph, accompaniment by Miss Ida
Randolph.
II Trovatore, by Miss Annie Wooten.
Our Past and Future, by Mrs. c. D.
Weeks.
Recitation, by Miss Annette Morton.
at Parting, by Miss Louise Ran
,dolph.
Tolonaise. by Miss Ray Solomon.
Perfect Day, by Miss Louise Ran
'doIph.
The musical programme was a fea-
ture of great enjoyment, and among
those who took part in it was some
of the best musical talent in Will
mington.
After the rendition of the pro-
gramme. delicious refreshments were
served. The evening was one of great
pleasure. both for the senior class and
all who were present.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-24
A POPULAR NORTH CARoLINIAN.
Mr.. George w. P,ecknaIl, a Well
Known Salesman, = Spending Sew
eral Days i'm the City.

Mr.. George w. BIacknall, a travel
ing salesman, known throughout
North Carolina, n who has a host
lof friends wherever he goes, was in
Wilmington yesterday. calling on the
trade. Mr.. Blacknall makes his head
quarters in Raleigh and travels in the
south for the widely known house OF
Frank Teller and Company, manufac-
lturers of cigars. His house is the
best known among the trade in the
south, and their fine cigars, and par
Iticularly their five-cent cigar, the
Royal Blue" are exceedingly
popular goods with dealers and
smokers everywhere in the south.
Mr.. Teller was once a resident of
Wilmington before he went to Phil
adelphia, where the business rapidly
grew to large proportions. Messrs. Tel
Ter and Company are fortunate in hav-
ing secured the services of Mr.. Black
nall, for he is one of the best known
men in the state and is as popular as
his father, the late DIR. G.. W. Black
nall, whose name was a household
word in this and other states some
years ago He is "a chip off the old
block" and he has a cordial welcome
everywhere. He is always greeted
with gladness in Wilmington, for he
only has friends here, but the
various brands of cigars made by
Messrs. Teller and Company have a
distinctive popularity in our city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-24
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER.
Mr.. Warren q. Elliott, Jr., Was on
Yesterday Appointed to this Posi-
finn

Postmaster T. E. Wallace on yester-
day appointed his assistant. The ap-
lpointee is Mr.. Warren G. Elliott, Jr.
For months the people of Wilmington
were kept in doubt as to who the next
postmaster would be and several
months ago Mr.. Thomas E.. Wallace
was appointed. The people were then
lcur1ous to know who Mr.. Wallace's as
Islstant would be. 1t was necessary to
lappoint some one a. assistant, even if
1.-THE appointment was a temporary one.
Mr.. j. d. Doscher, Jr., who was regis
try clerk, was appointed assistant
temporarily. He Will probably serve
until the LIST of JUNE when he will re-
his duties as registry clerk and
Mr.. Elliott will then begin upon his
lduties.
Mr.. Elliott Is a son OF Mr.. Warren
q. Elliott general counsel for the At
iIantic Coast Line. Mr.. Elliott is at the
present time secretary and treasurer of
the Coal, Cement and Supply Company.
Although Mr.. Elliott has never had any
experience in the postofice, still his
liability is such that he will have no
trouble in a short time, in meeting all
the demands that may be placed upon
him.
The appointment is regarded as Il
most excellent one and will meet with
the general approval Of the public.
When Mr.. Wallace was appointed post
master he said that he was going to
lappoint an assistant who would be ac-
iceptable to the people he has GER
Itainly done so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-24
CONCERT BY THE ORPHANS.
Singing Class of Oxford Orphan Asy-
lum TO Give Entertainment at Y. NJ.
c. a. Tuesday Night and Matinee.

On next Tuesday night a singing
class, composed of 16 members. from
the Oxford Orphan Asylum will give a
concert at the Y NJ. c.. A. auditorium.
Every one who can possibly do so
should attend this entertainment They
would not only enjoy themselves but
at the same time they would be helping
a cause that above all others needs
sympathy and aid. that of caring
for orphan children. A great work is
being done at the Oxford Orphan Asy-
dunn and only those who have visited
this institution know of its magnitude
and the excellent manner in which it
is conducted. 1t was established by the
Grand Lodge of Masons of North Car
Dina in the year 1872 and during the
thirty years of it's existence over 200
children have received its training AT
the present time there are go orphan
children in the institution
The price of admission is 25 cents on
Tuesday night and Tuesday matinee
the price will be % cents for grown
people and Is cents for children.