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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04

"I'n bet you 81 you won't Jump"
said companion of Robert Mckcch'
ncy. of Shnmokiu, Pa. IN reply To the
lattcr's startling proposition. Lets
Jump OF the bridge" when they were
crossing Shamokln Greek. The bet
was promptly accepted. Mckcchney
mounted the bridge ana plunged sew
cnty feet into water Two feet deep. lie
escaped with slight injuries.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
TINE INEVITABLE rRoST.

4 wonder why 20 81 that we are al
ways short of money!
That's easy. ray dear Eecause.
whenever we get prosperous in Ouc
home. you always Insist on our moving
10 O moro expensive one and living be
gond our means"
Put how can we be- happy other
WiscF'-Lifo.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04

W. s. Musser, Millheim, Pa, saved the
ilfe OF his little girl by giving her One
Minute Cough Cure when she was dying
from Group. II Is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results. II
quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis,
grippe, asthma and all throat and lung
troubles. 4. II. Parker, Olneyville, Gem
terdale Pharmacy, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
A GOOD THING

Mrs. uicks-"John, I'm sure there's
burglar down in the dining room"
Mr.. Hicks (sleepily)-"Good! If we
keep quiet maybe he'll take away that
chatting dish OF yours. rs."-Philadelphin
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
A MEAN ADVANTAGE.

Mrs. Jones reading)-"A man I'm
Ohio sells his wife 10 n blind peddler
for ten cents Isn't that awfulf'
Mr.. Jones-"lt certainly is-anybOdy
who will stick blind man is no good"
Puck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
YES. THEY KNOW

Bertha-"ue had the insolcnce 10
imprint kiss upon my lips"
Ethel-"But then that kind OF print.
ing doesn't show, you know. ."-Boston
transcript
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
NO REASON FOR PRIDE

Fuddy-"Don't you think Frost rath.
or opinionated
Duddy-"I don't see why he should
be. lie is one of the chief men In the
Weather Bureau. you know Boston
Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
MIGHT HAVE WON nynra

And you promised me you would
never speculate again"
II know il. bat o. was such q temp.
'ation. I bought steel at sixty aud
sold 20 fixty-eipht"
"Oh. AlgcrrOn how could you; ~
went 10 scventy-'hrec."- g. Brooklyn Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
ONE THING LA NKING

There goes man who says he has
the key 90 the situation"
Yes; he was in here n while ago,
trying 10 borrow dollar TO get the
lockr'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
IAipRUnENT

Ethel-"Is she very extravaganza"
Helen--"les, indeed. She spends -
much money that she sometimes has
little or nothing left Tor her complex
ion"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
~ OTHER WORDS.

"Jhosc who dance" remarked the
man with the quotation habit must
pay the fiddlerw
"Or, in other words" said the grass
wldower, with a sigh, those who wed
must pay aiimony. y.'-Chicago News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
lie WAS SATISFIED

What You engaged 10
Miss Prcttyun? Why, Sic has no fam
lily tree"
Brothcr-"Oh ! guess she has-and
judging from her appearance * must
be peach"-Columbus Dispatch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
" ~ Y :: Y :: :s
" " :: X (: s:
FaRri TOPICS
TO CTECN GROWTu OF LUENs.

When q calf is about t,a days o.d,
take scissors and trim La.: OF close
around where YOU can feel the horn.
Makv a tAick pasC ot ,yc ana spread
all over the button or where The Eogn
VIII 1e. With small paddle. Tnrn
la tea days grease the parts we3 with
lUrJ. One application j. sufficient In
this way you never wal be lo,Aered
with horns on cattle have used this
remedy for years AND always have sue
cess In removing lle horn. Christian
Anthony. Jr.. ~ The Epitom.st.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
AN IMPORTANT srEr.

Ella-'I suppose May is busy prepar
ing FOR her wedding"
Emily-"oh, yes. She has Just Sc
lected her advertising agent"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL.

She-'Do you go 10 the opera much|
He-"Ncver."
But / understand your wife 10 say
Sou were passionately fond Of Italian
productions"
$50 am ]. I love macaroni Chi
eGgO Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04

the floor for moving from one point to
another ii automatically drops in such
a position that the contents fall into
the closed end OF the horn-shaped pan.
philadelphia Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
THE TALE or A DOG.
PREFERS A HEAVY TOMBSTONE.

Mrs. Hanks-"What sort of tomb.
stone shall we get for dear mother
something elaborate or plain onef'
Mr. Hanks-"Well, think some.
thing good and heavy will be bCe. Co.,
Cleveland Leader.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04
EFFECT OF WEALTH ON LEARNING.

A brilliant and learned prof,
Became Of great wealth the poss.
DO SAID the voters IN town.
Give a job 20 Prof Brown"
a. now hos become an ass.
-prck
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-04

Fr ts'~'re "a et ll7as s'ore- anr olsr
oi siuir..,4n .t,. -.-l ~ a.lf oS
etsaGa nl $50 IS ..-..H.. - .,-f si. r .neb
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

William Tyrrell, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Tyrrell. of State-street,
was given a birthday party last night
in honor of his tenth birthday. He re-
ceived many beautiful presents, among
which was a gold watch from his
father. The Misses Sophie and Emma
Greiner rendered violin and piano
solos and William Tyrrell gave sever
al piano selections. A bountifil sup
per was served. ~
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs Benjamin Stearns, Mrs. Hiram
McHose, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Comings,
Mr.. Greiner and the Misses Greiner,
Helen Riddemore, Harold and Alfred
Peck, Frank Henry, Brace Eggert
and Mrs. William r. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
BIC FAIR AT TRENTON
ATTRACT THE CROWD.
Estimated that Over 10000 Saw
the Sights Along the Mid
way Yesterday.

TRENTON, Sept. 28.-Since the
Inauguration of the Interstate fair
Wednesday has been looked upon as
the farmers day. Yesterday Mercer
county, this state, and Bucks county,
in Pennsylvania, were well repre-
sented at the fair. The attendance
of 81 5000 was nearly 1000 in excess
of last years Wednesday figure.
Much interest centered in the trial
of the Lewis airship. All arrange
ments were completed for the flight
when a portion of the intricate ma
chinery gave way, making it impos-
sible to go up yesterday. The ma
chine will be repaired, and another
attempt made to-day. The Ludlow
aeroplane made a successful ascen-
sion, flying about a third of a mile
at a height of about 100 feet.
Exhibition building No. 8 and its
immediate vicinity was the center of
attraction during the day, for here
was displayed the products of the
farm machinery. The cattle, sheep,
swine and poultry also came in for a
large share of attention. The farm
ers talked over the different methods
and devices they used and Wednes-
day at the fair is a liberal education
to them. sri
The grand stand, club house, box
seats and paddock were crowded
during the afternoon. The vaude-
Vile show and racing were thorough
ly enjoyed.
The side show bankers put forth
special efforts to attract crowds.
Most of them did a very large bust
ness. Along about evening business
Stacked up a little. The managers
of she shows held a hasty %consulta-
ton and generously consented to
lower the price of admission to five
cents-a half dime. Several fakirs
started to run the old red and black
game. Secretary Margerum was i'm
mediately notified, and at his direc-
ton Captain Cleary removed the
games from the grounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28

PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Nagle,
of Plainfield, who have been visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bloodgood, of 205 Water street, has
returned to their home.
Mr.. H.. Adams took a party of
friends out on a sailing trip, among
whom We're Miss Nora Regain, of SO
Broad street, and Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Byard, and others.
Master Ira Coddington, of Long
Island City, was visiting friends and
relatives in town on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mrs. William Bloodgood and Mrs.
Clarkson Bloodgood, of South Am
boy, We're visitors in town Wednes-
day.
Thomas Rhine, of South River,
has returned to his home after a
pleasant visit il town.
William Jones, of 15S Brighton
avenue, spent two days with his sis
ter at Newark.
Frank A. Polling, of 2S7 Madison
avenue, has left for Belleville to
take charge of the hotel business
there which he purchased last week.
Miss Anna Holm entered Barnard
College yesterday morning. Miss
Holm belonged to the class of '05 at
the high school and will take the
four years course.
Miss Theresa Marsh, of the New
York & New Jersey Telephone Com
pany, is spending a ten days. vacation
at Wyomissing, Pa.
Miss Julia Overton. of 25 Broad
street, is confined to her home by i'll
ness.
Mrs. George Hardiman returned
Yesterday from Philadelphia after a
visit of three weeks.
Joseph Jaffe. of State street, was
ANEW York visitor yesterday.
Harry Banks, formerly of this city,
now of Brooklyn, was a local visitor
today.
James Grfeve has qualified for en-
trance to Columbia University.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
SINGERS ARE ROBBED
TO TUNE OF $3.50, 900.

ELIZABETH, Sept. 28:-Believing
at first that a few hundred dollars
would cover the thefts, but making
a rigid investigation to get at the
roots of the system, officials OF the
Singer Sewing Machine Company
we're amazed, as they went on, to find
he trail of speculation grow further
and wider, and yesterday, when
Frederick Merker was taken before
Prosecutor English, it was said the
company had been robbed of machine
parts to the value of a quarter million
dollars President Bennett, of the
company, made that startling state
ment of loss.
Merker first was arrested several
days ago. The specific charge then
was the theft of machinery valued at
$3.50. To that, the police say, e con-
fessed. He was released on bail, but
when further discoveries we're made
he was ''wanted again, and today he
was rearrested in Newark. He was
brought back here and held without
bail by Prosecutor English. Detec-
tive Sergeant McConville, of New
York, Detective Griffin, of Bayonne,
and Detective Flanagan, of this city,
have been at work on the case. Griffin
and Flanagan got Merker into Union
county by telling him they wanted
him to make an affidavit embracing
the confession previously made by
him. AS soon al they got him into this
county they told him he was a prison
er.
A Newark saloon keeper and two
New York men have been arrested IN
Newark in connection with the case.
Merker has been.thirty years with
the Singer Company, and was one OF
its most trusted EN- ployes. lie a
charge of the shipping OF parts o.
machines to agents. There is a check
ing system in the factory. Bennett
says that Merker, after a shipment
had been checked, would remove some
of the machinery that had been packed
and sell ii to confederates. Bennett
said he had reason to believe Merker
disposed of most of the stolen prop
erty to Samuel Neuwirth, a Newark
saloon keeper. Neuwirth is reputed
to own property to the value OF S75,-
0O0 or S10O. OO0. He was arrested yes
terday and placed under $1,000 bail.
BERNARD Earllh, a New York dealer
in sewing machine parts, and Abra-
ham Rahlich, of the same city, also
were arrested in Newark yesterday.
Bennett said Merker's plan was to
take the machine parts from x
destined for Australia and South
American countries. so that the thefts
would not come to light for q long
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
Eue-nlasses and Romance.

1t is curious to observe that even
the greatest realists do not venture
to bestow eyeglasses on their hero
ines. 1t is rather odd. too seeing how
many charming women do in real life
wear them, and are not debarred by
them from the most dramatic careers
and the most poignant emotions. But
while the modern novelist has bestov
ed eyeglasses on everybody else he
has not yet had the nardihood to put
them on the nose of his heroine. Why?
Mrs. John Lane, in London Outlook
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
THE DATE FIXED.

The Young Ladies Social Circle
will hold their dance in Wilder hall
Tuesday evening. December 5. The
affairs of the social circle are always
a success and many plans are being
made for this one, which gives prom
Use of surprising its predecessors.
The members of the circle are now
wearing their pins, which are pretty
octagon shaped mes in blue and yell
low, the club colors. On the pins are
Y. l.. S. c. and '03, the year in which
the club was organized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28

Russia has probably the most curious
tax in the world. 1t is called the
amusement tax" and was instituted a
year or two ago ~tosfound an institution
for the poor. under the title OF the
'.Emperor Marie Foundation" The tax
is laid on, every amusement ticket sold
and the managers Increase the price ne
cordingly. Already more than ! I0po,Qo0
rnbles have been raised Ii thl1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
Size of Rnindrors.

The largest ~raindrops are about one
fifth of an inch in diameter. To deter
mine the size rain is allowed to fall into
a thick layer of -four, each drop forming
a pellet of dough, and these pellets are
compared with dough pellets obtained
from drops of known size delivered on
the -four by artificial means.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Lefty Tooker, the coach for
theShigh school girls basketball team,
explained the game to the members of
the freshmen team this afternoon.
The team is composed of the strongest
girls in the class. They had a short
practice and expect to do great things
this fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
mhere rwilights meet.

In midsummer the twilight Of evening
meets the twilight Of morning. in the
extreme northern parts Of the United
States, the light of the sun, while that
orb Is far below the horizon, being 70
aecteS dust particles In the upper
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
CHURCH NOTES.

st. Stephens Danish Lutheran
church is preparing for a missionary
meeting to be held at the church
October s, 8 and 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-28
STRAWRIDE TONIGHT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul will chaperon a
crowd of young people on q straw
ride tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
SYRUP,
MRS. WINsLOW's sOoT1

Every one cannot afford to buy Russian
Sables but want something genteel and service
able in reliable furs I have had lot OF muns
and neckpieces made which 1 can recommend;
prices from $50 to 500 per set. c. @. Shayna
41st and 42d sts.,
Between Broadway and 9Th ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16

CORY as the general communications they receive
continually, because was not in the habit, and am
not in the habit, Of communicating with the mem
bers Of any legislative body to keep me informed.
It is very unusual, and It was only in the situa-
to what I considered the highest powers, without
mixing up with any of the everyday matters that
might come before the representatives there. And
would like to ask the press to spare those men
and not to bring their names into tin their head
lines, mean.
The Chairnlan-I think that the gentlemen Of the
press understand, we do that there is reason
for criticism with anything have stated in any
kind way. We glad understand it fully,
and think Ii better
Mr.. Harriman-Well. you know that most of the
people read headlines and do not read the testi-
mony through, and they get their impressions
through the headlines, and there headline man.
ufacturers in connection with the press. May 1 be
excused?
The Chairman-Yes, sir
Mr.. Harriman-Thauk you.
In the rest Of the day Mr.. Hughes probed the
affairs Of the Provident Savings Life. A lapsed
policy OF Henry Clay Evans. ex-Consu General
at London, occupied some time. It is expected
that the committee will sit five days next week
and four the following week. ending December
30. Senator Armstrong intimated yesterday
that there may not be time for thorough in
vestigation of the State Insurance Department,
and this may take place in Albany after the
legislature meets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
CUBAN-AMERIcAN TREATY PLANS.
Efforts at Havana to Further Commercial
Agreement

Havana, Dec. 15.-An attempt is being made
to revive the project for a new commercial
treaty with the United States. The joint COM
mission appointed October II by the seven in
dustrial, commercial and agricultural associa-
tons of Cuba to carry out the project has been
headIess since the resignation of it's president
Louis GaFban. 1t is the desire of the govern
ment that Rafael Fernandez de Castro. an in
huentiai sugar planter, be chosen president.
Sehor de Castro is strong advocate Of the
ratification Of the Anglo-Cuban commercial
treaty now pending in the Senate.
The Mayor Of Nueva Corona, Isle of Pines,
complained to-day to the Audencia Court that
statements were made at one of the meetings
held by Americans in Nueva Corona the inten-
ton of which was to incite those present to
attempt to overthrow the government of the
island. The names of the accused persons we're
not made public and the prosecuting attorney
says they will not be unless he deems the cases
against them worthy of prosecution.
A bill was introduced in the House OF Repre-
sentatfves to-day appropriating $4,000 for the
Cuban strikers at Key West.
Three new cases of yellow fever and death
from the disease were reported to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16

TO CURE j COLD IN ONE Day
Take LAXATIVE BRONO Quinine Tablets Drugssts
nature IS each box. 2sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
NO TALK WITH oDELL.

Q-You mean not down to the present time? A.
Not down to the present time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
ocnENssuRe PROHIBITS FOOTBALL.

ogdensburg n. Y, Dec. 1.-THE city council to-
day took action formally prohibiting the playing Of
football here until the game has been radically
modified Football was denounced in the council
proceedings as hazardous in the extreme. and It
was declared IL could not he made proper sport
until rules eliminating all chance for brutality
adopted generally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
MR.. ODELL MAKES NO COMMENT.

Newburg, N. Y, Dec. 15-Ex-Governor Odell
reached home tonight at O'Clock. He declined to
make any comment on Mr.. Harriman's testimony
before the insurance Investigating committee in
New-York to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
Your First Real Estate
Purchase

Means the beginning Of a
new experience. Let US say
that after years of saving
and planning you have sue
ceeded in purchasing your
own home. The title seems
flawless. But suppose thirty
years ago a man in England
deserted his wife and settled
here as a single man, mar:
ried again, and acquired
property-the property you
now own. He is now dead
but his first wife appears
claiming her dover rights
what would become OF
your savings2
Unlikely2 Not a bis Of it!
An Identical case happened
a short time ago.
A title policy would have
saved disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
FEEDS HORSE BY ELECTRICITY.

IBy Telegraph TO The Tribunal
Winsted, Conn, Dec. 16-That he may sleep N
the morning while his horse is eating breakfast
DR.. P. G. Stevens. of West Cornwall. has rgged
I'D an electrical Continuance by which, at O'Clock
each morning. an alarm clock In the house COM
pletes a circuit. two sputtles fly open and four
quarts of oats fall into the manger Of the hungry
horse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
STANDARD OIL BUYS IRON COMPANIES
lBy Telegraph 70 The 7,

lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.l
Pittsburg. Dec. 15.-"The Pittsburg Post" will
say tomorrow that the Standard Oil Company has
bought control Of Republic Steel and Iron Com
many and of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company,
with the intention OF merging both companies with
the United States Steel Corporation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
NEW SURROGATE OF SARATOGA COUNTY

Saratoga, N Y, Dec. 15~-It was announced to-
day that william S. Ostrander, law partner OF
State Senator Edgar T. Bracket. will be appointed
Surrogate OF Saratoga County. TO succeed Charles
A. Lester. recently appointed miscellaneous court
reporter by Governor Higgins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
.er recess the committee reconvened.
SPEAKER AND GOVERNOR

O. Cby Mr.. Hughes)-With whom had you these
commnnieations or to whom did you address those
and the Governor
G. (by the charman)-You mean Governor Hg-
O. (by Mr. Hughes)-And the late Speaker Nixon7
attitude in the matter? ANNo sir '-'''-
Or was it anything more than mere in
that they shouid-f anything came to their notice
that they should let me know SO that could, IL
l thought desirable nave s9n fI heard In the
the Equitable that were opposed to the Alexander
as understand 4 You did not sggest or
request intimate that either the Governor the
self with reference to the matter. one way or the
Q-You simply wanted to be advised7 Al
oNAnd you never were advised because nothing
$50 that all that happened in effect was yoar
request? Any request that the situation should
be so safeguarded that | might be informed in
o.NNow have You eyer had anything else to do
WIN WYNN anV time? AT no time VIII say this
I would like to say. Mr.. Chairman. that regret to
hays ba re b no Df we all Know he died as
The Chairman-Mr. Hartman, think all OF US
appreciate what has actuated you; we are only sorry
air perhaps. OF mystery. that might have excited
man Rogers who was the Republican leader OF the
Assembly during Speaker Nixon's Speakership. and
I1ot,rIv occurrence during the session or the legs
Iature-has himself received inquiries, and knows
o,riries. thew ara perfectly regular and perfectly
proper, and undue Importance attaches 70 mem,
@ror, nv service there's in constant receipt OF
those fndufres and that they attract no atterltlon
gvnpat higes, of course, with your desire not 10
mention the name of Il man who is dead, because It
NJ TIarrinan-I only hope that my communica-
tons with theI viii not pc put on tbs same Cato
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-16
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Yonr
druggist Will PAZO OINTMENT ral,s
to you In. to1s 6ayHr s0c.