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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
SPORTS AND THE SPHERE.
The Basic Pursuit In Most Games Is
10 Drive a Ball.


Some day there will arise patient
investigator who will work out this
problem, Why are most sports but the
variants Of one object the propulsion
OF sphere2
Billiards, baseball, polo, golf, sling
ing, marbles, squash handball, foot
ball rackets, cricket, hockey, bagatelle,
tennis, shooting, pelota-the basic pur-
suit I'm each is to drive a ball, the pro
pulsion OF a sphere.
Tipcat, shuttlecock and top spinning
are the employment OF notifications OF
the sphere, and archery is but another
method OF propulsion.
1t is strange limitation Of form,
and there must be a reason. Those who
delve into origins may ascribe the
whole motive of sports to some long
armed, hirsute ancestor who first
threw pebble at a fellow cave dwell
er and found II great fun.
Or II may be poor mortars attempt
to get In small fashion into the tre-
mendous scheme OF the universe,
which is the everlasting movement OF
the spheres. Or IL may he that sports
are framed In inevitable obedience to
some Irresistible law Of nature.
At any rate the fact Is sports are
based on the propulsion OF the sphere,
and some one ought to find reason
therefor-New York American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
His Medal.

The button worn 10y those to whom
congress awards medals for special
bravery In the country's service is
blue with white stars, but ii is not
common enough for its significance
to be generally understood. A city
official who was entertaining n visi-
tor who wore one OF these buttons was
puzzled by il and finally asked his Wis
itor TO cnlightcn him. The man hesl-
tated modcstly and began to explain
that II was different from most dec
orations, especially foreign, which are
usually brilliantly colored. Suddenly
the official recalled what the medal
meant.
"Oh, understand now," he inter
rupted; 'it certainly is different
There's no yellow in it."-New York
Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
DANGEROUS Golf.

One OF the rules of the Wcston-supcr
Mare England Golf club reads. ~
ball may be lifted and dropped will
the loss OF a stroke when played with
I'm the ratings surrounding the powder
magazine" There appears to be an
element Of danger In this kind of golf
which reminds London writer of Il
certain golf course on the West Afri
can coast, where the eighth Gnd ninth
holes are always optional, as sevcra
golfers are said 10 have been lost
there owing to the proximity of the
jungle, which is known to be n favor
ite lair OF the lion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
MANNING THE YARDS.
4 Naval Ceremony That Is Not What
II Used to Be.

In the old navy, when United States
ships were actually ships with yards,
the bos'n's mates call, "All hands
cheer ship" was followed by much
more picturesque ceremony than Is
possible now, when the vessels OF the
navy are fitted with but a single yard
and that only used for signaling. At
the word OF command safan the
yards" there was an amount OF aero
battle scurrying on the main decks OF
the old ships that was calculated TO
make the ship visitor hold his breath,
the thing looked so dangerous. The
men forward in bluejacket uniform
would fairly leap up the rope ladders,
and almost by the time the echoes Of
the command had died away every
yard on each mast would support
scores OF men and boys, all standing
erect, most OF them only held up by
the crossed arms OF the men beside
them. This representation OF a cross
was held by all OF the men, and IL
was their business to stand thus with
absolute statuesqueness. Then the
command "Cheer shipw would be
bawled out on deck by the chief bos'n's
mate, and there would be yell from
cathead to mizZen that couldn't help
but warm the blood Of everybody with
In hearing OF 1t. When the men
manned the yards with all sail except
topsails and stunsalls set, such pic
ture was really beautiful, the mems
uniforms OF blue standing out in sap
phire-like contrast 10 the cameo white
ness OF the shrouds. This was cere-
mony on all formal occasions, such as
the visit aboard the old ships Of dis
tinguished men. And MAN the
yardsw and "Cheer ship" were COM
mands always given when one Of the
old clippers OF the United States navy
was either departing for or arriving
from foreign station.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Pauline Ebcrsbach, cNeCutriN OF the
last will and testament OF Ernest
Ebcrsbach, late of said Johnston, de
ceased, presents her petition, represent
ing that the personal estate OF said de.
ceased Is not sufficient to pay the debts
which said deceased owed, the expenses of
his funeral. and of supporting his family and
settling his estate according To law; that
satd deceased at the time OF his death was
seized and possessed of six (6l certain lots
OF land, with all the improvements thereon,
situated in Johnston, X. l., laid out and de.
fifteen (llO one hundred and sixteen (ll6),
one hundred and seventeen ulO, one hun.
dred and eighteen ulSl, one hundred and
nineteen llq), and one hundred and twenty
(l2O) on the Lyman Park plat, near Manton
depot, Johnston. X. l., belonging To samuel
Uedly and :. :. Turner, surveyed and plated
bv :. II. Cushing 4 Co, September, 1878,
Clerks office of said Johnston, reference
thereto being had FOR full description OF
said lots of land.
And further representing that by n sale of
only So much OF said real estate as is abso'
lutcly needed, the residue thereof would be
so much injured as to render the sale OF the
whole estate more advantageous 10 those
interc sted therein.
And praying that she may be authorized To
sell the whole Of said estate, or So much
thereof as may be necessary 10 make up the
dcncicncy OF the personal estate, for the
I purpose sfore said. with Incidental charges,
and said petition Il received aud referred
O'clock n m, at the rrobato Coert room, In
I said Johnston. for consideration; and IL Is
ordered that notice thereof bc published for
T fourteen days, once week, In the Olncy-
auss-I SIX. LUTHER. Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
TO MASTER THE SHEET.
What You Must Learn IL You Want
TO Be a Sailor.

to Be a Sailor.
One thing you have to learn before
you can write sailor after your name,
and that Is TO master sail. Brute
force is of no account. To use brute
force with sail Is like employing
II to capture an elephant or run down
an untamed steed. Mastering sail
is game OF strategy, finesse, di-
plomacy, hattery, persuasion and per-
severance, with fierce energy flashed
in at the right instant. You must
know your sail. Sails are not all alike.
What will work with jib will fail IL
applied To mainsail or topsail
When once man has become
skilled Mt this game he can do more
at IL than three lubbers. I've seen
three men tackle jib and come back
on the head bafiled and beaten after
fifteen minute fight, and then Il fell
low not quarter their combined
weight go out and conquer the sail,
binding IL captive In ten minutes.
A sail master has five hands-two on
his arms, two on his legs, and his
teeth. Resides, he has knees, his ell
bows. the grip of his thighs, his neck,
and his whole body. He must be an
octopus, boa constructor and Il
monkey, combining with their quail
ties the patience of an OK, the quick
ness OF tiger and the subtlety of n
foX.-T. H. Day in the Outing Maga-
ninn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
RIVER OF SALT WATER.
Flows Inland In a Greek Island and
Then Disappears.


One If the most curious phenomena
Of geography is found on the southern
coast OF the island OF Cephalonia, near
Greece. IL Is a stream OF salt water
which for an unknown period has left
the almost tideless sea and flowed In
land with considerable volume.
The sea enters the land at four
points where the coast is practically on
a level with the salt water surface.
The four initial streams unite to form
the little river that flows inland in a
broken rocky channel until 1t finally
disappears in the limestone rock and
sinks into the earth.
This inland flow has continued al
most certainly for several centuries.
1t Is far too great for removal by evap-
grafton, chemical combination or even
physical absorption by pores or cav
erns I'm the rocks. What becomes OF
the water that Is constantly flowing
inland and disappears finally in the
assures that have opened in the lime
stone?
The question has been the subject OF
much study, but no conclusive answer
has been given. II Is probable that
there il an underground channel which
carries the water back into the sea at
no great depth below the surface. The
constant influx OF salt water at Cepha-
lonia Is duplicated as far as Is known
at no other point OF the world.-New
York Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
lively Mournino,

A noted English artist once was
standing at the edge of the road wait
Ing for his horse and he was dressed
In his usual peculiar style-mustard-
colorcd riding suit vivid waistcoat
and bright red tie A man who had
evidently been rcveling happened 10
lurch round the corner of the street
He stared at the famous artist for
n minute In silence. then he touched
his cap and asked I'm tone Of deep
commiscration, Reg pardon, guv'nor
was You in mourniu' for anybody"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
oBArE COURT OF the TOWN of JoHNsTo
August %, 1907
Estate of Henry Clay Smith.

Respectfully represents Winfred S. Smith
of Chicago, in the state of Illinois, that his
brother, Henry Clay Smith, late of said
Chicago, deceased, died, leaving certain
real estate, or an interest therein, In the
town of Johnston, in the State OF Rhode
Island, and also last will and testament,
which will was proved and allowed by the
Court OF Probate within and for the County
of Cook, In the state OF Illinois, presents "A
copy OF said last will and testament and of
the probate thereof, under the seal of said
Court OF Probate, and in writing requests
that the same be filed and recorded in the
registry of this Court, according To law
said deceased leaving estate in the state
of Rhode Island and in said town
of Johnston, whcroon said viii may
operate; and said copies and request
are received and referred To the 10Th
day Of september, \. ID. 1907, at O'Clock
u. m, Mt the rroDate Court Room, in said
Johnston for consideration; and IL - or
dered that notice thereof bc published for
fourteen days, once n wecki I'm inc olney
vile Times. =. h. LJIIHEn, Clcrk.
Ru23.3t
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Mhern the Difference Lay.

zone Of his complaints against his
wife in the divorce suit" said the law.
yer, "Yas that she smoked cigarettes"
"Oh. my goodness! And whenever
he comes to see me-" cried the bache
lor girl, IL smoke and smoke"
"Oh, he doesn't mind other women
smoking cigarettes" declared the law
yer "Ilc likes Il. 1t is only his wife
New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Rhode ] sIand
Normal School

Fall term begins MONDAY, September g,at
O'Clock a. m. Examinations for admission
will occur FRIDAY, September 8, beginning
at . a. m. High school graduates admitted
To regular course OF two and one half years
without examination: for course OF two
years examination required. In accord
with notice previously given, students
will not hereafter be admitted TO the
preparatory course. For catalogue or
other information apply To WALTER T..
RANGER. Secretary Trustees, Box li32 or 10
Charles S. CAapin, Principal, Box 1875, Pro.
whence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
PROBATE COURT OF THE TOWN OF JoHNsroS
Estate Of Ann Leonard.

Petition in writing is made by Bridget
Kennedy, of said Johnston, requesting that
Edward Kennedy, of SAID Johnston, or some
other suitable person may be appointed
guardian of the person. and estate of
Ann Leonard, person of full age
but unsonnd mind; and snid petition
is received and referred To the 10th day of
September, A. ID. 1907, at o'clock y. IN. Mt
the Probate Court room in said Johnston for
consideration; and II is ordered that notice
thereof be published for fourteen days, once
II week, In the Olncyville Times.
au23 3t 5. X. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF JOHNSTON
Guardian's Notice.

August 23, 1907.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Court
OF tho town of Johnston Guardian of the
persons and estates OF Margaret l.. and
John W. Harber. of said Johnston, and has
given bond according to law.
All persons having claims against said
wards are notified To file the same in the Office
of the clerk of said court within six months
from the date of the first advertisement
thereof. .-
au23-3t FRANK l.. HANIEl. .
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Her DISCHARGE.

"Why did you leave your last placer
"Sure, worr discharged for doin
well, num-"
"Discharged for doing well? Why
where were your
II worr In the horspital, num-
London Answers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
The Little DARLING.

Mrs. Upmorc (making caln-Why,
this is your latest photograph, isn't itG
It's an excellent likeness of you. but
Il isn't SO good OF baby. Wasn't he
Mrs. Highmus-The idea! Did you
think the little darling In my lap was
baby? That's Fido.-Chicago Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
The Poor Cat,

A young wife called her husband on
the telephone TO tell him tale OF woe.
In tear chokcd accents she said: That
you, dearie? Well, you know that love
ly chicken pie | made you-thnt horrid
old eat came in and ate II up before
could stop it,
He answered. Never mind, darling
Ill get you another cat"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
His Svnntopns

"Maybe that boy Of yours will be
famous some day" said the friend.
81 shouldn't be surprised" answer
ell Farmer Corntossel; "he does like to
wear curious clothes an say things
that sounds more surprisin' than sensi
ble. e."-Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The recent personal combat be-
tween Stuyvesant Fish and John I &.
Hartman, suggests the idea that
railroad magnates have enough
trouble ahead without fighting
among themselves.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
For the Defense,

MAJ hear that you've been playing
with Donald Smith again. Tommy.
Now. | told you Tommy-Playing
with him. You see the black eye he's
got and you'll soon guess II there was
any playing about it.-punch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
PrettN Hot.

"Under the equator, gentlemen" re-
marked an extensive traveller, 1T Is so
hot that the natives have TO put hens
In Ice chests 90 prevent their laying
hard boiled cggs."-London Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Mothers with little children need no
longer fear Group, colds or whooping
cough. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes good. IL works off the colo
through the bowels, cuts the phlegm,
clears the head. For young and old.
Guaranteed. Secure bottle at once.
Sold by T. f. Grady, 1916 Westmin.
ster street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

A marriage was held up the other
day in Leominster because the bride
groom elect refused to make the
customary promises He would
only say that he "would take a
chance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The Moors of Africa seem to be
the same old pirates as their ances-
tors were years ago, only they have
to confine their operations to land,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
The Place For the Repentant.

They had eloped and returned for
the parental blessing
Father" the beautiful young wo-
man said tive are sorry for what we
have done. VIII YOU
Then" the stern old man interrupt
ed, "why don't you go to the lawyer
around the corner? I'm no divorce
court"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Mrs. Carrie Nation has taken up
her residence in Pittsburg. They
may now find some things worse
than the smoke nuisance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Between the forest fires and the
paper mills, the woodlands of New
England are having a poor show of
staying on earth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Always AZ II.

Mrs. Pease-My husband and | new
er dispute before the children. We
always send them out when n quarrel
seems imminent. Miss Sharp-Ah. I've
often wondered why they're so much
I'm the street!
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Japan has just conferred the order
of the chrysanthemun upon the pre-
sident of France. Wonder if Roose-
welt feels jealous.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
OF Ratiocination.

Knicker \ boys mother always
finds out when ne has been swimming
Bocker-And yet folks never know
when man takes Wall street
plunge.-New York Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

September has cor'".around once
more and oyster suppers and cattle
shows will again have their innings.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Now the fall has begun, politics
will slowly begin to shake off their
summer slumbers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Count Witte is clever enough, had
he lived several centuries ago, to
have been a court jester.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Teachers Certificates

Examination for Evening School Ger
tihcates will be held at the Normal School,
Providence, SATURDAY, September FL,
1907, beginning at 9 a. m.
Notice Of intention TO take the examin.
atons should be sent to the commissioner
of Public Schools OH or before Septem-
Der ~.
WALTER T. RANGER,
Commissioner OF Public Schools.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Flipping cent to decide ques-
ton, is simply "turning an honest
penny.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Colonel Henry Watterson's news
paper office must have made a very
hot fire.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The death of Richard Mansfield
makes the American stage look very
barren Of great actors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
1t is said that President Roosevelt

1t is said that President RooseVel'
may appoint the Edito: of the"Oys-
ter Bay Pilot, superintendent OF
the Public Printing Office. This
would be somewhat like, placing
the skipper Of a fishing smack in
command of war ship.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Norweglans and Lapps. the worlds
tallest and shortest people, live side
by side.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The agricultural fairs will now
have a show.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

Prosperity tries the human heart
with the deepest probe and brings
forth the hidden character.-Tacitus.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The new Provincetown monu-
ment is Italian style instead Of colo
nial.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06

The Taft boom seems to be good
and solid like himself.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-09-06
Estate of Ernest Ebersbach.

PROBATE COURT oh ruE IowN OF JOHNSTON
August %, 1907,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-09-28

A delicate colored waist may be
cleaned satisfactorily with chloroform.
Moisten a clean cloth with the chlOro-
form, rub the garment all over and
hang out to air. Do the cleaning by
an open window, or out Of doors. Chic
reform will remove spots without leay-
ing a circle outside Of the spot. For
colored goods that are much solled,
soak over night scent package Of
soaptree bark in a quart Of warm
water, strain through double cheese
CLOTH add half the quantity to about
two gallons Of water. Ia cnis wash the
goods, then in Il second water with the
other half Of the soap bark water;
rinse thoroughly and iron before quite
dry
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-09-28

1t has often been remarked that what
is thrown into the garbage can in our
rich country would feed all the poor,
says Harper's Bazaar. have seen
this proved many time, and it is not
the well-to-do, but those who ought to
economic. who either know not how to
utilize instead Of throwing away things
or are too lazy to do so.
There are half loayes of white bread
what a number Of good dishes could
be made from them If people knew how
good this bread Is when dipped in water
and put back into the oven for a little
while; and why do we have anything
like cracker dust when we can have
fine grated bread?
Just few creamed potatoes, and a
few peas left, mot worth saying"-but
they make a delicious soup.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-09-28
Women aS EMPLOYERS.

business woman of many years
experience was asked by a reporter
whether she would rather work for a
man or q woman.
A man, by all MEANS" she replied
Il have worked for both, and I know.
The trouble with women Is that they
get too familiar with you. What l
mean Is that assuming you are any
thing like your employers social and
mental equal she is likely to and gen
orally does mix business with friend
snip. She takes you into her conf
dences as to all her personal affairs,
and, sooner or later, that proves fatal.
No two women friends can be with
each other day after day without some
KIND of a little tiff eventually occur
ing, and when you clash as regards
your personal relations, that means the
overthrow Of your business relations.
NO, indeed, Business and friend
ship don't mix, and the only way to
make sure Of keeping them strictly sep
arated is to work for man.
Let scandalmongers gossip as they
please, the cold, hard fact remains
that the average business man employs
a woman solely for the sake of the
money she can help him make, and he
Is shewd enough to realize that her
usefulness to him can be maintained
only by his keeping a proper distance
'IIe may be kindly and considerable
and his manner habitually may be
characterized by the utmost cordiality,
but there is a line beyond which he
never steps even if outside Of his Of
flee he Is constituencies rake.
And so when she works for man
a woman seldom IS worried by embar-
RAISING condolences or compelled to be
continually on her guard against I'M
welcome familiarity. That is the re
verse Of what most people would think,
isn't It? But it's the truth.
Another reason why It's preferable
to work for a man is that men are not
50 petty as women. I'm sorry to say
this, but candor compels the admission.
\ man looks to You to produce results,
and that's about all he bothers about.
But with women--Lord bless us! Most
women employers seem to think that
because they dole out little money
10 you at the end Of every week they
have got a mortgage on your soul.
Their pettiness is manifested in
other ways, too. Once when | worked
tor woman l felt guilty every time
| called up a personal acquaintance on
the telephone, although l knew It
wasn't costing my employer a penny
for the call And the only person who
wanted to dock me for legal holidays
was a woman.
MY sex has It's peculiar virtues, but
it's plain to me that they don't shine
in the business world. Chicago Jour
nal.