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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Ills Tribute To Temperance.

The temperance reformer was justly
proud of having converted the biggest
drunkard i'm the little Scotch town and
induced him-he was the local grave
diggcr-to get up on the platform and
testify. This is how he did IT, MY
friends" he said, Il never thocht 10
stand upon this platform with the pro
voSt on one side Of me and the toon
clerk on the ither side of me. | never
thocht to tell We that for a whole month
| havona' touched a drap of anything.
I've saved enough 10 buy me a Draw
oak coffin wi brass handles and brass
nails-aud II I'm teetotaler for an
ither month | shall be wantin' it,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
olor aud t.tght.

The peculiar simplicity of the coun-
try darky in the south is Illustrated by
story told Ivy congressman.
An old negro had gone 10 a poStof-
fee in Mississippi and offered for the
mail letter that was over the weight
specified for a single stamp.
This Is too heavy" said the post.
master. You will have TO put another
stamp OH IT,"
The old darky's eyes widened In as
constituent "Win anudder stamp
make il any lighter, bossT' he asked
Hsrper's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Good For Evil.

There nrc some people who turn
gray, hut do not grow hoary; whose
faces are furrowcd hut not wrinkled:
whose hearts are sorcly wounded in
many places. but are not dead There
IL n youth that bids defiance 10 old age.
and there is n kindness which laughs
at the worlds usage. These are they
who have returned good for evil. Whom
the gods love die young. and they die
young because they never grow Old
Selected
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
The Names Of Tea

We talk glibly about Pekoe, Bohea,
etc. but few people have any idea Of
what these names signify. 'Pekoc'
i'm the dialect OF Canton means white
hair" for the tea which bears this
name is made from the youngest
leaves. so young that the white down
Is still on them. "Soochong" in the
same dialect is quite unpoetic name.
Ii merely signifies small kind
"Flourishng spring IL the meaning
Of "Hyson." "Kongo" signifies ia
bor." Much trouble and toll are cx-
pended in its preparation at Annoy, and
these are commcmoratcd In its name.
"Bohca" IL called after a range OF hills.
Portland tOrCD Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
THE ARKANSAS HOG.
II Can Outrun a Greyhound and Whip
Wolf or a Bear.

VoII pcdI'
An esteemed contemporary gave
space to the following communication
from subscriber on "The American
Hog"
Arkansas has a greater variety Of
hogs and less pork and lard than amy
state I'm the Union. An average hog in
Arkansas weighs about fourteen
pounds dressed with its head on and
about six pounds and half with its
head OFF II can outrun n greyhound,
Jump rail fence, climb like Il parrot
and live on grass roots and rabbit
tracks. II hasn't much tail or brlstlc.
but plenty Of gall. II will lick Il 'woli
or bear In II fair fight II is called
razorback because il Is shaped like n
sunhsh In hunting n raZorhack 1t
is always shot at sideways, for there
IL not n ghost Of Il show to hit IL
otherwise, any more than To shoot at
II split shlnglc. 1t can drink milk out
Of quart jar on account of It's long
thin head. This type OF raZorbaCk IL
known as the stone hog because its
head is So heavy and its nose so long
that IL balances up hlin1. The ownSs
Of this type Of hogs usually ties stone
To It's tail 10 keep il from OVcrhalanc-
ing aud breaking its neck while run
ming. If the stone is too heavy, II VIII
pull the skin over its eyes. and II will
go blind"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Parrot Vie,

Parrot pie is one Of the delicacies
over which visitors To Australia rave.
As the fruit season opens the parrots
and parrakeets come by thousands, like
locusts. and. settling on the trees, feed
upon the fruit until nothing but the
stones is left behind. They are shot
while gorg.ng themselves. The flesh.
though very dark. is said TO be deli
cious in flavor and almost 10 taste OF
the cherries. peaches and plums on
which the birds have fed. They are
said to be more succulent than pigeons
and altogether superior 10 the palate.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
TROPICAL Ii,uITS.
Some ot the Native Dishes That Are
Served In Jamaica.

In jamaica. AS everywhere else,
there are two ways TO do things. There
Is the beaten track OF the tourist to
follow, with It's hotels Of varying ex-
.clence, conventional drives and all
that sort of thing. 70 know the island
and the allurements Of its ngratiatlng
tropical beauty, however, TO appreciate
the double interest of British resident
customs, together with the quaint oddi
ties Of the negro native life next TO
the EARTH" one must travel different
course. Courtesy 10 visitors 10 the IS
land is everywhere manifest. There
are native dishes that no hotel OH the
island can make to taste so good
There | learned the indescribablc dc.
liciousness OF properly deyiled ia.
maica black crab. There were served
currles that would make habltue OF
DclmoncO's sit up and take notice
turtle. real turtle, prepared with del
icacy to delight an cpicurc, and native
oysters that Jamaicans facetiously say
grow Oh trees" Tropical fruits In all
their fragrance and juicy prime gave
an intimation Of the productive posi-
bilities OF the island. The green tinted
Jamaica orange. thin of skin and richly
Juicy, crap" fruit Of superior quality,
the avocado pear, oily in composition
and nutty in flavor; pineapples- in ia
malca they cut them in half horizontal
~ aud eat them with II spoon man
poes akrp brrndfIlIit OChra, ChOCo,
vans. and more yams, were there to
tempt the inexperienced palate. Tray
el Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
The Gentleman.

"SuppoSing decide To let YOU have
the money. how do | know that | shall
get IL back nt the time YOU mcutionT'
asked Brown.
II promise IL. my hoy ou the word
OF u gentleman" replied Moore
"Ah' I'm that ease | may think better
OF H. Come around this evening and
bring him with you"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

Here. YOU see. are the nine digits
from Q TO / written down in that Or
der and below them are the same
digits from left to right, and you will
sec that each line makes 40, and you
will find that the remainder-the third
line-adds up 40.
Another little exercise is to set down
the following fifteen figures and then
see if you can use six Of them in such
a way as to make total OF 21:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
She Didn't Do II,

The family Jar waved iCrccr.
"lou talk about my being to blame
for our marrying" Shrilly exclaimed
Mrs. Wick Sem. John Henry. did |
hunt YOU out and make love To you|
No" he Suortcd. But YOU could
have given me- the CLASSY eye ana sent
me about my business and YOU didn't
do il. macam YOU didn't do it"'-Chi-
cage Tribune
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
GnnSnicunns.

The minister had preached 70 the
graduating class OF girls college.
The girls Of the class were on the
platform all round the pulpit and all
dressed I'm white
II felt" confessed the preacher -
bis wife when be got home, "lisc a
crow on q snowdrift" ~ r0r.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
u Pays 90 uc Cheerful.

The spirit of chcorfuupSS is some
times the result of Il happy tcmpcra-
mcnt whose nerves have never been
disturbed by loss. sickness or calamity.
Sometimes il is the abundance of youth
still finding Il surplus of Vigur after the
tolls of the day. Sometimes it,is the
expression of character which from
the reserves of its own nature and ex-
perieuce is able to preserve II cheerful
disposition under even the most dis
couragiug circumstances and face life
always with hope and good cheer,
Such character is strength and Il
defense not only to him who has it,,
but 10 all his associates and 90 all who
feel his influence. They are tho watch
towers Of humanity. whose lights
shine through the dark night of human
struggle and whose word is an inspira.
tiou of hope and encouragement
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
GREENVILLE

The Greenville Mills were closed
for several days recently owing to all
accident in the engine room. \ cylin-
der head blew out and the piston rod
parted. No one was injured, although
considerable damage was done TO the
engine room. The closing of the
mills gave vacation TO more than
100 operatives.
George Dougherty of Olncy ille was
in town on Thursday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

Johnston, r. l., January s5, 1877,
The undersigned executrix of the Last
and Testament of samuel Sills, late o. the
Town OF Johnston, deceased, which will
has been admitted to probate by the Pro.
Gate Court of the Town of Johnston hereby
gives notice that she has accepted said
trust and has given bond according TO law.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO file the same IN
the Office OF the clerk of said court within
six montht from the date of the first adver-
tsement hereof.
i25St ADELAIDE BEAT rRICE SILL.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
.t.upl. pt Norman

The Book of Mormon" has been
proved 10 he IL literary plagiarism. be-
ing a free paraphrHsc of Il romance
written 10y the Rev. Solomon Spalding
in 1916. the manuscript of which came
into the possession of Joseph Smith,
and he, sitting behind = curtain. die
tated il to Oliver Cowdery. who. seat
ed ont Of sight of the reader, wrote
the matter as il was given him Smith
pretended that the book was discov-
cred To him by revelation aud dug up
from the side of Il hill not far from
Palmyra. i'm the county of Ontario, y.
y. The claim was made by Smith that
the writing on the plates was engraved
in reformed Egyptian" which he was
unable to read until magic spectacles,
which he called his Trim and Thum-
min, were given to him. enabling him
both to read and translate into Eng
lish. The spcctacles and the metal
plates have disappeared. and the story
of the dictation makes tOlprahly clear
the manner in which the Book Of
Mormon" had It's origin.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
AMkMardlN Put.

This is one OF the things one would
rather have put differently: MIR Bum
hlcpup nt fancy dress balh-I must
apologize for coming In ordinary even
ing dress. Hostcss-Well, you really
have the advantage of Us. Were all
looking more foolish than usual. and
you're no.. Punch
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
ADMINISTRATION Notice.
Johns stOn. 4

Johnston, X. l., January, %. 1907
The undersigned, eNecutrix of the Last
VIII and Testament of john w. Barnes, la to
OF The Town OF Johnston, deceased, which
VIII has been admitted To probate by the
Probate Court of the Town of J ohnston here.
by gives notice that she has accepted said
trust ana has given bond according to law.
All person. having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to file the same In
the office of the clerk of said court within
six months from the date of the first adver-
use -nent hereof. SUSAN W. LOCKWOOD.
i253t
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
RELIABLE TAHORS

pays to buy your clothes Of reliable
.1iI~rs, you get enough more out of them
o pay the difference in price. Cheaply
made suits are most unsatisfactory invest.
nents. Don't let appearances fool you. Go
u reliable people. ). Elias, 2I2 Union st.
Providence
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
None Left.

n college cducation." declared the
enthusiastic mother. brings out all
that IL good in boy"
Yes" retorted Williams father.
"and In Blil's case wish little Of Il
could have stayed ip."-Clevcland
Press
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Exoism OF Authors.

Every few literary men get rich"
perhaps it's just as well they don't"
answered Miss Cayenne. IF a literary
man got rich enough To found libraries
he wouldn't permit people 20 read any
but his Own books" - Washington
Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Switzerland a Modern Babel.

Switzerland with its mixture Of
races aud tongues is II sort of modern
Babel fact which causes much trou
bic In particular 10 the military an.
thorities At Wallenstadt the other
day nj the recruiting station there was
guard composed of five men. The
chief wns "A lieutenant who spoke Ger
man only. the second sergeant who
spoke Italian only the third Il cor
pornl who could speak French and
Spanish. the fourth n private who could
speak French and German, and the
fifth n private who could speak French
and Italian. When the lieutenant had
TO transmit an order To the sergeant
hc had To get the last named man
TO interpret for him. When he want
ed 10 communicate with the corporal
he had to rcquisition the fourth man,
and So on. great delay AMI cnnIu ion
being thus occasioncd. London News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

Life. to be worthy Of q rational oe.
ing. must be always in prosre ess,)e.
We must always purpose to do ,ae.e or
better than in time past.-Johnsos sao
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

One way of doing it is to take the
two rs. one and one 1, which make
four figures. footing up 20 and then to
use two other figures as IA fraction to
represent one. For example, Z plus 7
plus > plus plus 3-3 equals 21.-Balti
more sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
widely Read.

Did any one ever read your writ.
ingsr' asked the artist. Certainly
responded the naughty poet. Every
editor in the country has read them"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
TOWN OF SCITUATE
PROBATE CLERKS OFFICE

PROBATE CLERKS OFFICE
scituate, X. l., Jsu- %, A. ID. 1870
All persons interested Ia the considera.
ton OF the petition In writing of william
N. Blanchard and Mabel v. Blanchard for
leave TO adopt Irene Gertrude May, n female
Guild of Flora May of Worcester, Massachu.
setts, which child WAS born Novcu Der, 10,
l.D6. are hereby notified To attend Probate
Court on Saturday, February 2, 1907 at /
O'Clock p. me- at the Probate Cou [ Room
in said scituate, and be heard thereon.
BY order OF said Court
HENRY h. POTTER,
Probate CLERK
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
SOUTH SCITUATE

Eugene Wightran's bobbin shop was
totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday night.
The loss is said to be about 81, 500, which
is partly covered by insurance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Not Her Sort.

Gabriel was blowing the last trump.
Hurry up shouted Mr.. De style.
Il wop'tr' retorted Mrs. De Style.
Think I'm going In with the crush r'--
Washington Herald
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
Little Thinkino,

Mr. l'orely (who has been cri,icising,
Now. don't be offended. You know. 7
always say what ] think. Miss Cut
ting You don't talk much, do you, Mr..
Borely ILLUSTRATED Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
TRICKS IN ARITHMETIC.

Subtract i5 From ~ and Have 45 as
Remainder.
If you were asked to subtract a.
from 10 and have 45 as q remainder
you would be likely to say that the
impossibility. But here it is set down
In plain figures, and you will find that
II is neither one nor the other:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

II is only reason that teaches silence.
Tho heart teaches us 10 speak Rich.
ter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
EVANSVILLE

The Lymansville Social Club, as
sisted by Brooks Elite Orchestra,
hold social tonight at the casino.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
LEGAL NOIlCE5
TOWN OF JOHNSTON

PROBATE COURT of the TowN Of JOINS TON
January Is, 1907,
Estate Of Catharine HaI her
An instrument in writing, purpOrting TO
be the last W Ill and Testament Of Catha.
rine Harber late Of said Johnston, d.ce sed .
Is presented for probate, and the same Is re :.
celved and referred To the second day OF
February, A. ID 1907. at 10 O'clock m, at
the Probate Court Room, in said Johnston
for consideration; ana II is ordered that
notice thereof be published for fou,t. en-
days, on, a week, Ia the Olueyville Times
;. X. LUTHER.
ls3t Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01

Behavior 10 mirror 10 which every
one displays his image Goethe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-02-01
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
TO GIVE MILITARY DANCE.
Jefferson Volunteers Arrange For Ar,
 fair On Christmas Eve.

formal dance will be given by the Jefferson volunteers, Company G, on Christmas eve at the armory. About 200 invitations have been issued and extensive preparations are being made to make it one of the most brilliant events of the Christmastide.
 Company G recently re-organized un- der the name of the Jefferson Volun- teers with about, 35 men on the roll. The newly elected officers are F. w.. Lathrop, captain; M. R. H. Smith, first lieutenant, and Isaac w. Tull, second lieutenant. The young men compos- ing the company come from some Of Birmingham's best families and the eff fort will be made to keep up to this high standard.
 The company was recently inspected and very flattering report made. An extract from this report reads: "Physi- cal appearance and efficiency very good; character of men good; interest in work excellent, and it is believed the company would do excellent serv- Ice in domestic emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
CIT Y.S STREETS KILLED
 WZ7H 1rLZLETIDE BEGGARS

The blind and the halt. harbingers of scended upon Birmingham and are crowd ing the streets of the city.
 On every corner these infirm persons are seated, a man here having lost leg, the man having lost both arms, while right above them is woman, her sight gone, reading from a Bible by the touch of the finger.
 The beggars always grow numerous at Christmastide. By constantly plying their profession through a number of years. they have become excellent students of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
WAL7ER MOORE CONDEMNS
 WE " LICENSE SCHEDULE

anyone. Numerous items will not bear criticism, and l am sorry the board adopt ed it without even reading it. Half the aldermen who did vote for it did not know what they were voting for
 T haven't time to mention the special cases of extortion, but the raise of 1000 per cent on the newspapers will serve as an example. That is entirely too high, for the newspapers are always bearing the public burdens, and print thousands of dollars worth of information for the city without remuneration.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19

Alderman Walter Moore was called out of the council chamber last night when the license, schedule came up. Had he been in the meeting 1t could not have been adopted last night with unanimous consent as MT. Moore is opposed to the schedule and intends to make fight on 1t yet.
 After the meeting last night he said: 'In my opinion that schedule Is entirely out of proportion, Is class legislation in many respects and should not have been adopted. It can be picked to pieces by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19

science, know that at Christmas. the average man Is more indulgent and more kind of heart. The beggars. therefore. reap harvest as soon as Christmas gets in the bones.
 In Birmingham now, therefore, are hum dreds of beggars. those that seat them selves on the pavements, their injuries too great to permit of their standing erect, and those able to walk who sell pencils and shoe strings. After Christmas, they will gradually disappear, no man knows whither.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Kate Romei,

Kate Romei, the 4-months-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Romei, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence SO5 South Twenty-third street. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this morning at 9;3O o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Masquerade By Ladies' Auxiliary.

grand masquerade ball was given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Congre- gational Bethel at the German Turn vereln hall last night. The hall pre- sented a scene of gaiety and merri- ment reigned supreme for several hours. Several hundred guests were in attendance, many unique costumes be- ing worn. Dancing continued until the morning hours and everyone had good time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Mrs. M. E. Oval.

Mrs NJ F. Oval died yesterday morn ing at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of her son. c. S. Hurt, 560S Second avenue, south, Woodlawn. The remains were sent to Hagen, Ark. last night at 10:2O o'clock by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Matthew Lumpkin.

Matthew Lumpkin, aged months, the son of MT. and Mrs. M. s. Lumpkin. died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence 3S2l Fifth avenue, Avondale. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Wood- lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
GIaddis BIayIock.

Gladdis Blayock, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. Blaylock, died yes- terday morning at the family residence, at Gate City. The funeral services will be held from the family residence this morning, and the interment will be made at Gate City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Ernest Mercer.

Ernest Mercer, aged 21 months, the son of MT. and Mrs. S. P. Mercer, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence at Lewisburg. The remains were sent to Borden Springs yesterday aft ernoon by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
General Dem and

of the We'll Informed of the World has always been for simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; laxative which physicians could sanction for family use because its com ponent parts are known to them to be wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, acceptable to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action.
 In supplying that demand with it's ex- cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for its remark able success.
 That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the Well-lnformed. To get it's beneficial effects always buy the genuine-manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co.,, only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
William Ellis,

The remains of William Ellis, the young man who died at St. Vincent's hospital last Sunday, were sent to Bridgeport Conn, yesterday afternoon by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19

Finance Committee. Present: President Parker and Alder men O'Neill, Hogan, Klotz, Burnett and Jones. Absent: Aldermen Heidt and Estes. The committee recommends that at- tached resolution in regard to an appro- priation to the East Lake orphanage go over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
William Starbrouuh,

William Scarborough, aged 72 years, died last night at his late residence, 442S Ave- nue c, Avondale. The remains will be sent to Childersburg this morning at o'clock by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 1S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and colder Thursday; Friday partly cloudy; fresh northern winds.