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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

Tho Norwegian postal authorities
have under consideration an app'ica-
tfon for permission to print advertise
nents on the back OF postage stamps.
il Is proposed to devote the proceeds
to the erection and maintenance OF
ssnatorium for consumpt!ves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

t-,lstria's fishing Industry suffers
from the handicap that the fishermen
are nearly all in the clutches of usur-
ers. They are compelled to borrow
money when the catch is poor and they
aFe never able to get out ofdebt again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
The Motto for Him.

as there not.' asked the lrison Wis
iitor, some line. or two from the Bible
that would be helpful to youg Some
thing that would servo as shibboletll.
q motto"
yes" interrupted the convict Gag
erly; there is one motto I'd like to
take II could only 1.-Two up to it,
"And what is that?"
1--WE are here to-day and gone to-
morrow" - Catholic Standard and
Times.
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- b . '-OI Z Z Z
1tDOes So.

Wise: ''He says he has rfected
plans that viii enable him to build low
priced motnr-cars; placing the ma
chimes within the REL cl Of al 3s,3i "a
Browne ms hat me ans ~ .l sFea -
business Undertaking, ~
Wise. '.H'm! IT also FInea AMI n great
Undertaking business. ''--C athollc stand
ard and Times. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

The value OF cocoanut estates in the
Federated Malay States is returned by
l.. G. Brown. the official in charge Of
the plantations. as about s2o.ooO.oo0
tMalaysian dollar-56.7 cents) Peral
holding pride OF place in the published
statistics.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
GRAND JURY WANTS
OTHER WITNESSES
Summoned to Appear To-Day in
City Home Wood Contract
Scandal.
MARX GuNsT ON THE STAND
Judge Witt Rules That Opening
OF Bids by Official Is Not Vio-
lation OF Criminal Law,

Being unaole yesterday to conclude
the examination of witnesses In the
City Home wood contrac. scandal, the
grand jury of the Hastings Court took
a recess at S;iS o'clock until / o'clock
this morning, when a new batch of
them will be heard. Every bit of evi,
dence that viii tend to show by whom
the bids We're opened and for what
reason is being sought. Thus far
there is no intimation as to whether
or not indictments will be returned.
although itiis- evident to all. ari es-
pecially 70 those on the anxious
bench. that the grand jury is deter
mined TO lind and brand the real
EraCterS.
ltuIing of Judge.
Late Tuesday evening Judge Witt
vas asked for ruling, on this point:
When it is shown that bids We're OPEN
cd while in the custody OF an official
Is 1t viola ton of the criminal law?
Judge Witt. in a brief opinion, an
sWered yesterday that ii was not. say
Ing. however, that 1t would amount to
such malfeasance rs to Justify the
officers removal, and might point the
Way to the suggestion of bribery. OF
something else. The statement fol-
lows:
In reply to your question of las
right. ! VIII say that the bare tamper,
ing with bids by a party to whom
they have been entrusted Is not in II
SELF an indictable offense III such ar
act be done by an official, il woult
amount to such malfeasance in of,
nee as would Justify the authorities
In removing the guilty party from
office according to the statute.
u further say TO YOU that willis
The act OF tampering with bids is no
1rdictable. the circumstance is NOS
potent field of evidence in considerint
whether an official has been bribed
or watcher he hiss .onspircd with an
other to obtain city contract for thu
DIR. Williams on stand.
Councilman Ennior G. Williams, I;
member of the Committee on Relic
OF inc Poor. was one OF the most i'm
portant witnesses for the Common
wealth Examined during the day. MI
Graham y. Hobsin. his colleague /,
Eraft-sceking, was again on tn
stand. Albert Wise, a Broad Stree
clerk was examined, but for wha
d reason was not apparent. Alfred II
Mcdowell. the committees clerk. wa
recalled. The las, witness Of the h, da
was Chairman Marx Gunst, who let
the room lust before the recess rh
names of new witnesses were not mad
public.
As is generally the case. there wer
al sorts OF rumors Aioat around tn
& CITY Hall. hut the utmost secrecy ha
peen observed by members of the jnr
and those summoned. and until .ino
presentment is made the public, a
t#coursc, is ignorant as to what wi
really happen Commemorative Alto,
ney Folkes has not been called in,
che jury room since the investigated
started. 1t is Very likely that IN
hearing Will conclude to-day.
ts-------------------
In the Court of Chnncery.
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Very True, nut

VT! TtFFue' - s't 7-''-'F Z n ~ a
20! lear," exclaimed the society wo-
man; IT feel SO wratched, and this is
my receiving day, too. I do hope no
one Will CALL for I'll. be In misery MI
the time."
Well" remarked her husband. face
l.tlous, IT always understood that
.mlsery loves company Gas ollc
lStandard and Times. @ Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

Though 'brevity's the soul of Wit,
Remarked the busted sport.
81 really cannot see bit
OF fun in being short.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

The King OF Sweden has expressed
the desire that the Swedes In this
country return to their homeland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
ARkreynting Man.

at don't see how you can have any
fault to find with him."
because he appears to be a man who
is absolutely without faults OF any
THAT'S just 1t. That's his worst
fault.''-Catholic Standard and Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
In the Court of Chnncery.

1t was a suit In chancery, and there
was great gathering OF deceased's
family. quarreling. as relatives will,
over the division OF the spoils. The
seeIned likely TO be prolonged and COM
plicated.
There were many lawyers. too. and
the Judge marye!ed at the immensely OF
the deceased mans family as silk and
stuff goods rose I'm rapid succession. In
PRODUCING Themselves with the usual
formula: And ]. my lord. am for the
nephews Cor nieces or fifteenth cousin
removed. as the case may be) OF the
deceased" The procession seemed In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
INDICTED
With GENTRY AGAIN
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
to put into writing the convicting
words Of those summoned. Bulky
poll-tax records were inspected care
fully. Then when they were finally
prepared to bring in presentment
they filed into court. showing the ef-
fects OF long confinement and mental
work and worry.
Having declined to preside at the
trial early In the week, for reasons
which the public appreciated and un-
derstood. Judge Scott will ask to be
relieved again. and 1t will be neces-
sary for Governor Swanson to designate
another judge. If Judge Harrison IL
to off1ciate again he must be designated
again by the Governor. for his ott1cla!
connection with the case has already
ended. In all probability Judge Scott
will fix a trial date tomorrow. Mr.,
Harry NJ. Smith. who represents the
Commonwealth since Mr.. Wendenburs
has been excused from service. will
take up the new indictments and fight
for a conviction. Should Mr.. Hechler
be found guilty the maximum jail sem
tence would be one year. Inasmuch as
he Is indicted for o misdemeanor and
not for felony. that of itself would
not dsqualify him. although the county
ground that convicted man is not At
to serve The people as treasurer.
When informed incidentally that Mr..
Frayser was in the race, one of the
ablest lawyers in Richmond remarked
In the Hastings Court yesterday that
Frayser would be appointed to succeed
HIMSELF and that Hechler would never
be permitted to hold the office, for
which he is fighting now with grim
determination
Has Fnr-Reaching Effect.
The opinion rendered by Judge Har-
rison, when he quashed the indictment,
is believed to be of. far-reaching ef-
feet. According to views expressed
Yesterday, many votes In the recent
primary will be nullified. The trial
OF Hechler and Gentry, next on the
docket, ought to end within a week or
ten days, and the verdict OF the Jury
will be of most Importance IN taking
the kinks out of the peculiar twist IN
Henrlco politics.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

Good anecdotes is lots o. fun.
But some times I git thinktn
I'd kinder like to hear jist one
Tibet hain't bin swore. on LINCOLN.
IT. A. DAILY. In Catholic STANDARD ana
Times,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
Meeting Thi. Aftcrnoou

There Will be meeting of the West
afternoon at o'clock In the kinder
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
VALUABLE WORK OF
THE MOTHERS CLUB
Much Interest Taken in Annual
Meeting to BE Held This
Afternoon.
NOTED SPEAKERS SECURED
Prospects for New Years Work
Declared to Be Brighter
Than Ever.
NOTED SPEAKERS SECURED

,,d The ann n'ah meeting Ia O. Xalentine
patronsls THIS pluneer amongst tho
mothersaclubs can claim. an excellent
(, Associating itself with the richmond
In ,y League. It has accom-
merit OF school conditions. NOTABLY lin
Photographs Play with modern equipments.
president Her successful adlninistra-
ton was followed by that OF Mrs.
Thomas ullnan. an able executive and
Mrs. Ernest Lindsay succeeded Mrs.
pIlmnn and for the past two, years
ms won great popularity by her ex-
tine Mothers Club. has the honor o,
PEI Rssin ,s, the presiden. Of the Richmond
member OF the advisory board OF the
Mothers Congress recently in session
az az Jamestown. Her public spirit has
Interested in the progress OF educa-
ton.
Club Library.
The library of the club contains 400
grade work. Il il direetc,, by Mrs.
9rrs A1hel whose 1n2 broad culture ITS
Ss
Samuel Bendheiy has successfully adj
ministered the finances OF the club for
two years. giving faithful and efficient
service. Mrs. Thomas Cox will act az
secretary OF the club for the coming
session and will no doubt prove a VAL
able officer.
Lecturers of best reputation have
been secured and the club bills fair to
surpass It's past record In the work
planned for the winter
Many Of the old patrans recalls
pleasantly the happy and helpful meet
lngs OF past years. The officers extend
TO them cordial Invitation to rejofn
the ranks and thus encourage the ef-
forts OF the ladies.
Meeting This Afternoon.
There Will be n meeting Of the West
End Kindergarten Mothers Club this
afternoon at o'clock In the Kinder
garten room.
This is the first meeting OF the ses-
sion, election OF officers will take place
and the directors hope to have full
attendance.
Mothers of new pupils are especially
invited.
The value OF cocoanut estates in the
Federated Malay States is returned by
l.. c. Brown. the official in charge Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

This is the first meeting OF the ses-
sion, election of officers will take place
and the directors hope to have a full
attendance. 80
Mothers of new pupils are especially
invited.
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Work OF Upper HOUSE
CONTINUED from Second ,age.)

Minnesota and North Dakota were APP
pointed. and the meeting. will prop
ably be held at the time of the Pan.
Anglican Conference In London next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

The story of. the negro slave-owners
OF the South before the war Is an in
teresting one. The defendants of these
are usually well-behaved and quiet
and enjoy the respect of their white
acquain tances.-Det rolt News Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

It was made the special order for
. o'clock this morning to celebrate
Holy Communion In Monumental
Church. and to have the election OF.
four new bishops for the newly
created dioceses Immediately follow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

These negro slave owners came into
the possesnior OF their slaves exactly
as did the white people. and managed
them In very much the same way, often
hiring them out to other employers
and taking all the wages the workers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

bob" Parker. another slave-owner
of Columbus. operated n line OF drays,
owning both the drivers and the draGs,
and also owning a number OF negro
women and children.
The largest owners Of slaves amon6
the co'ored people in Charleston was
r. E. Dereef. an Indian. and Maria
Weston, each Of whom possessed four
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

on motion. the Rev. DR.. Alsop. who
has recently returned from a visit to
the Sandwich Islands. was given the
floor for five minutes to tell Of his
experiences there. DR., Alsop describe
ed a Sunday spent in Honolulu and the
services held In various churches dur-
Ing that day. In which six different
prayer books were used, and In Which
traveEent worshippers took part with
hearty enthusiasm. M {si s9.i, 81
A The floor being thrown open to dis-s
scnssion Bishop Ferguso ION, Of Cape
Palmas read . letter inviting the cons
vention to visit the Negro Blu lding at
the Jamestown Exposition before res
turning to their homes. The presiding
bishop ruled that no action could be.
taken on this invitation at this joint
session, "a IL
bishop Graves, Of Shanghai. intro
duced IA resolution which was enthu-
isiAstlcally adopted. conveying the
greetings Of the convention to Bishop
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
DEAD SEA BATHING.
II Must Be Horrible Torture, Accord
ing to This Account.

III an articl" Oh bathing in the Dead
sea n clergyman who has made the eX-
pertinent says: mo sooner has one
plunged into the water than one is
whipped of ones feet and goes bob
bing helplessly about, like wretched
cork. In the effort TO regain ones foot
Ing and get back to shore ones feet
and shins are barked by the Jagged
stones and pebbles. and when at length
one does emerge from its treacherOus
bosom, with the lower limbs bleeding
and torn, one becomes aware Of hor-
riblc tlnglng and burning sensation in
eyes, ears, no~trils, mouth and almost
every pore OF the skin from the brine
and bitumcn which have penetrated
everywhere. Unless great care is TAX
en- the bathcr in the Dead sen is liable
10 an eruption, which breaks out all
over the body ana which is commonly
known aS the Dead sea rash The
best antidote TO this is to hurry across
as quickly as possible TO the river Jor-
dan uud TO take u second plunge there
In. The soft and muddy waters OF that
sacred but dirty stream will cflectually
remove the salt that has incrusted the
body."-Ncw York Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
His Attemnt Mas Void.

They had been having n discussion
concerning the necessity or otherwise
of purchasing n ncw silk dress in order
to be on level with the DE Moneys
next door. Banks had vetoed the pur-
chase on the ground Of extravaganza
and want OF funds, and his wife was
much put out.
Dinner ready. my dcar?" he asked
In his most conciliatory manner. Her
face had been like a stale thunder
storm ever since the disagreement, and
Banks wanted to change it.
yes" answered Mrs. Il. shortly.
"MuSt try again" said Banks to him
self. Then aloud: "Ah, I'm glad OF
that my love. I have what the poets
would call IAN aching void Sarah
"You often suffer from headache.
she returned in u cutting tone.
Banks drew his chair mp to the table
with unnecessary noise and refrained
from further attempts at Cancellation
for the rest OF the dny.-Pearson's
Weekly
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
Appreciate the Worth Of Sleep.

The amount OF sleep required hy Il
person can be determined better 10y
the effects obtained than by the num-
Der Of hours consumed. for it differs
greatly with age and the condition or
health Few fallacies arc more dan
gcrous than that which is often adopt
ed by busy people. more especially 10y
those engaged in scientific or other
forms Of intellectual work. when they
assume that the duration OF sleep Is
largely a matter Of convenience. The
harmfulncsS OF deficient sleep may not
reveal itself until the age OF decline
has been reached. but il will surely
hasten the decline.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.

At the regular meeting Of the OIL
neville Business Mems Association
held ON Wednesday evening, Hon.
Henry Il. Tiepke, attorney for the
Providence Telephone Company, gave
an address on The Telephone Busl.
ness i'm Rhode Island" as viewed from
the standpoint of the operating com
pany. The address dealt i'm figures
and comparisons and was on the line
that the people of the state should
"let we'll enough alone" rs com
pCting company would not add to their
telephone comfort or happiness. The
experience OF other cities having two
or more services was cited and much
information of technical nature was
diffuSCd.
On motion of Councilman John o.
Darling, Mr. Tiepke was given a vote
of thanks on the conclusion of his
somewhat lengthy address.
AZ the business session preceding
the telephone talk four new mem
bors were elected and the reports OF
Bernard McTieruan of the freight
facilities committees and Charles Null
hcarn of the postal facilities were re-
CCiyCd.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
VOICES FROM THE SEA.
Common Phrases That Have Had Their
Oriojn Aboard Ship.

STIHlU CoOe'S SHiPs
n Is remarkable what n number of
common expressions in use every day
come 10 us from the sea. You grumble
az third party for showing In his
oar" I'm n conversation. A friend in
quircs after your health. "Oh, first
rate, thanks" you reply. using a term
derived from the days OF old wooden
line Of battle ships. Probably each Of
rs knows OF some one who is sailing
under false cOlors.'
Politicians are not infrequently
thrown overheard" by their party
when they disappont expectations. We
call tall buildings "skyscrapers. a
term originally purely nautical. Close
quarters" is very common express
sion. which, like first rate" dates
from the time OF wooden fighting
ships. The quarters" We're protec-
tions erected along the bulwarks be-
hind which sailors could lie low and
which were used to help 10 repel
bOarders.
There are others, too-"half seas
over" for instance. and high and
dry" Honest men are said To- be
"aboveboard." We call good for
nothing man "derclict," and we urge
people TO go full speed ahead" Oh all
occasions when We mean there Is need
for haste
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19

somewhat slack.

somewhat slack.
Eddie Bernier has taken a position
! at II. G.. Mott X Co.'S store.
Mrs. William Mills died at her
| home at 1910 Westminster street on
! Wednesday.
William Durkin and Miss Annie
| Murphy were married yesterday morn
ing at St. Marys church.
The Times has received a copy of
the Factory Inspectors report for the
last year.
The funeral of the late Michael
Collins was held at st. Theresa's
church on Thursday morning
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Mcbride Of Messer street died
on Thursday morning.
II H. officially stated that the new
transfer system will go into effect on
May 18th.
lvanhoe Lodge. X. Of r., held a well
attended meeting on Thursday eve
ming.
Joseph Deroches of the La Mode"
millinery store has been in New York
this week on a business trip.
Many people from this section at
tended the Gypsy Smith revival meet
ing in Infantry Hall last evening.
+. II. Sansbury is about to enlarge
his business by putting in stock of
monographs and records.
DR.. T.. G.. Thompson Is building an
addition TO his house at the corner of
Webster and Pocasset avenues.
George Pratt gave an interesting
address before the Mems Club of the
Broadway Baptist church on Music
on Wednesday evening.
Captain Walter X. Hazard, formerly
Of the Providence line Of steamboats,,
has leased the well known Taft's Ho-
tel at Chepachet.
The local students OF the Interna-
tional Correspondence School en-
ioyed q banquet at the Newman Hotel
on Wednesday evening.
If you are looking for postcards
call at 4. Bainson a. Son, 1927 West
minister street, where you will find a
good assortment and prices right.
II is rumored that John Garland
Of Union avenue is not improving in
health as rapidly rs his friends would
wish.
very large sale Of horses took
place at Watermans Stables on Foun-
tain street on Wednesday. These
auctions are held on Wednesday of
each week.
The Whipple building on Westmin-
stcr street will be sold at auction on
Wednesday Of next week by G.. l.. &
II. J. Gross The property will be
sold i'm two lots or parcels the real
estate and the bowling alleys.
Olncyville baseball cranks, and their
names are legion, are watching with
great interest the fine showing that
is being made by the Providence
baseball team in its preliminary
work.
It is rumored that Fred Crooks, late
with the Earnsciffc Mills, is about
to engage in a manufacturing enter.
prise at lronstonc, Mass.
Kelley street in the Annex has been
regarded.
The Earnsclffc Mills are very busy
with a rush of new orders.
The San Francisco earthquake took
place year ago yesterday
h. w. owen is planning to take
in" the jamestown Exposition.
Hope Council, X of c., held an open
meeting on Wednesday evening.
Work is progressing on the ward
building in the Sth ward.
The new registers will be used on
the street cars next week.
Work in some Of the departments
at the Weybossct Mills is said to be
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
IL Had TO Come,

Mrs. Cakebread was entertaining
some ladies at Il select little ) o'clock
tea. and Bobby. who had been e1cep-
tionally well behaved was in high
feather.
MA" he said as cake was being
handed around. may have some
tongue. plcascf'
There isn't auy tongue, Bobby.
That's funny" commented Bobby.
81 heard pa say there would hc lots ~
it."-Strand Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19
MANTON

Z. b. Evans, who has been Connected
with the Wall Street Journal for severa
years, is now located in Providence.
II. c. Calef has purchased Lester proper.
~ in Cranston.
1t is understood that the Sheriff Holden
place is to be offered for sale this spring.
Marshall Tillotson sailed for Europe on
Saturday OF last week.
The base ball social is to be held in Hol
den's Hall this evening.
Frank p Donovan now occupies the en-
tire ground floor of the Foresters Building
and has fine, spacious store adapted tothe
eeds Of his growing business.
The recent building on the west end Of
Gladstone avenue has added mech to the
appearance of that street.
Business is very brisk at the n. (. venti.
latlng Cos. plant
The Providence schools resumed their
sessions on Monday.
The Oriole base ball team was defeated
a, North Scituate on Sunday.
Anchor Lodge. l. o. O. +. will hold a
memorial service next Monday evening
Several from this place attended the OIL.
NEVILLE Business Mems Association on
Wednesday evening
The bowling alleys, at Olneyville which
have been conducted by Watson and Dever-
aux are to be sold
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-19

Water Pad TruSseS ~ 90, sI.So and
-. 80 each n. \. Elastic Truss, SI.oo
Leather or Kid Pad Trusses, Il 50 and
S..So. Clutches all sizes, ~ 90 per pair,
, Quart Fountain Syringcs, 49c 7Sc,sr s
81. 30 aud q. 90 each, Family Bulb Syringes
Ipc., 75c, 81 90 aud Sr.aS each, Infant
Syringes sSe. Glass Syringes roc ISc.
sSe $50, soc. Hard Rubber Syringes ,Sc.
5sc., Soc, 75c, 81 90 and 81 IS each.
We carry a iull line OF Cameras and Sup
plies. BYRON A. SMITH, Prescription
Druggist, 10 Olneyville Square.