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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
DUCK SEASON ENDS.

The season for hunting duck end
ed at midnight yesterday and for sew
eral months it will be a penalty pun
ishable by heavy penalties to kill the
birds. A number of Elyites passed
the day at various places in the dis
trict taking advantage of the last
day of open season.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Wednesday will practically end so
eiety affairs in Ely until after COM
pletion of Lent. After Easter there
are many pleasant entertainments
scheduled TO be given Last week
was one filled with card parties and
other forms of amusements, finishing
practically the pre-Lenten social sea
son.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Mrs. W. n. McGill was hostess
Wednesday evening to the members
of the Thursday Evening club, the
entertainment being In honor of Mrs.
Cleveland. Mrs. Jackson won first
prize, rose jar. Refreshments We're
served.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
BANK Is MOVING.

Work of moving the vault and
other furnishings of the First Ma
tional bank from the quarters they
have occupied for some time in the
Northern hotel building TO the build
ing on Aultman recently vacated by
the Bank of Ely, was started yester-
day.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

A number of ladies were enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Edward Half, bridge being the game
INDUCED in. The first prize. a silver
spoon, was won by Mrs. r. l.. r..
Wallace. A handsome painting OF
madonna and child was won by Mrs.
Gael Hoag on a free for all cut. Re
freshments were served
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
TWO INDIANS FINED.

John Henry and MeGill Frank, two
Indians, were yesterday fined $40
and costs by Justice Cartwright.
Neither being able to pay they were
placed in jail to serve out their
fines
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Mrs. w n McGill entertained
Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Cleveland. an informal reception,
followed by session at hearts being
the amusements. The first prize. a
cut glass dish, was won by Mrs. A.
j. Fesler. Mrs. j. NJ. Lockhart won
the second prize, silver cream ladle.
while the BOBBY, a souvenir spoon,
was given Mrs. Tim. Refreshments
were served.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
WELSH VERY Ill.

Jack Welsh, foreman of the CHAM
man, is confined to his room at the
Northern hotel with a severe attack
of pneumonia His condition is said
to be rather serious.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

For Rent-Finely furnished five
room house. bath. toilet, lavatory,
electric lights, in Ely City. Inquire
Fulmer q Ives. Est
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
CHANGE OFFICE NAME.

Commencing with today the post
Office at McGill will no longer be
known by that name. According to
notification receivedSfrom the postal
department II will hereafter be
known as Shelter. New.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
WILL wATHER TODAY.

Members of the Knights of Column
bus will meet this morning after
mass at the Catholic church. A large
attendance is expected.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

For Finely furnished five
room house. bath. toilet, lavatory,
electric lights, in Ely City. Inquire
Fulmer IL Ives. 22-3t
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
Up FROM SHELTER.

A number of members of the Uni
versity club, residing at McGill, came
up last evening, passing few hours
at the club house, having an enter
tainment exclusively for members of
their party An enjoyable time was
had.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
SUIT Is FILED.

The Graham Mercantile company
yesterday filed suit and instigated at
tachment proceedings in justice court
against r. T.. Dodson, a contractor,
the amount of debt amounting to
$299.50.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
WILL RETURN SOON.

DR.. f. p. Notrebe, who has been
absent from Ely for several weeks
on a vacation trip, will return here
shortly. He is at present in Los An
geles.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
BIT HIS NECK.

Two drunken boiler makers from
MeGill engaged in a fight last even
ing, one of them biting large chunk
out of the neck of the other. Both
were arrested after a struggle by
Deputy Sheriff Fulmer and lodged in
jail.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
OCAL-PERSONAL'
Society Affairs
of a Week In
the City

Invitations for a card party which
will be given by Mrs. Cupid Monday
afternoon were issued during the
week
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Try Taylor 4 Son of the Ely plan
ing mill for ready cut, dry stove
wood, any length. II
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
Happenings Of
A Day in the
District
COMING IN RAPIDLY.

Since the announcement was made
by City Attorney G. A. Walker that
he had given the final notice to de-
linquents owing the city for licenses.
numbers of persons have paid up.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
STATEMENT OF THE BUSINESS
OF STEPTOE VALLEY SMELT-
ING a MINING COMPANY,

For the year 1907:
Received during the
year 1907 .... 81 1921 %
Expended during the
ss.- year 1907 ........ II ,oZl.oz
| ~ :. General E aafH Hssass'.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Safety Deposit Boxes for rent, So,
SO, SIS per annum. Bank of Ely
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Five dollars reward TO the first
team that gets a hose care to fire.
C. l.. Rowe. chief.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
PROMINENT MAN KILLED.

Maroni White OF brigham, sheep
owner, while out with the herder
looking at the sheep early yesterday
morning. was killed by being thrown
from his wagon. The herder went
to shafter about noon and reported
the matter. Deputy Sheriff Grimm,
who was at Shafter at the time. in
vestigated the affair.
II plumbing is out of order now is
the time to have 1t fixed by the Reese
Plumbing Co, phone Main so If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS.
desirable for under the carpets and
for starting fires, 25 cents the 100,
at White Pine News office. II
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
ADS

Advertising under this head must
be paid for in advance, except In in
stances where the advertiser has a
running account with the News for
display advertising space.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
ELY LUMBER A COAL {

For the year ending December 81,
1907.
To cash on hand January
/. 1907 ..........s 432.S9
To cash collected during
1907 ....... 1s4.79S.27
Total .....#....#. ....S lS4, 23l l6
BY cash paid out during
1907 ..........#..#.. 81 .943.25
Balance on hand and I'm
bank Dec. 81, 1907.s 2s7.q1
II. w. CuLBERTSON,
Secretary.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

Probably the most delightful af-
fair that ladies of the district have
had the pleasure of during the win
ter was extended by Mrs. l.. G. Can
non at the Steptoe hotel Friday aft
ernoon, when she entertained at
hearts The affair was distinctive in
various features and most pleasure
bic for the 81 guests who responded
TO invitations.
Guests gathered in the parlors Of
the Steptoe at 1:30 and shortly
thereafter descended to the hand
some dining hall of the hotel which
had been reserved for the afternoon.
Shades We're drawn at the windows
and the room lighted brilliantly with
many tastefully arranged candles. TO
the glow of which was added the ra-
dance of electric lights softened
with mellowed globes. The guests
were seated at one long table, the
arrangement of which was dainty
and enhanced by decoration scheme
in red, which in association with.
beautiful women and beautiful cos
tunes made for a picture of much
brilliancy and charm.
At the cdru tdDle the ldules edtn
found place card with appropriate
quotation. Cards were played until
about 4 O'Clock, when refreshments
We're served. These included
chicken salad. two fruit sherbets, one
of crushed apricots and the other of
crushed cherries, delicious cakes of
many kinds and coffee.
Four prizes of unusual value and
much artistic worth were given by
Mrs. Cannon at the conclusion of
card playing. The first prize,
handsome candle stick. was won by
Miss Miller. Mrs. McGill won the
second prize. solid silver bodkins.
Mrs. Cleveland was awarded the
guests prize and Mrs. G. c. Hunting
carried off the BOBBY honors, beau
tiful pair of pink silk stockings
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

The dance given Friday evening
by the young women of Ely was en-
ioyable, the novelty of reversal of
sexes and the large crowd in attend
ance adding to the success of the
affair The skating rink was hand
somely decorated red and white
streamers and eolored electric lights
with a border of cupids, taut drawn
how in hand, being the scheme In
the center hung a sign advising the
young women to propose. Socially
no greater success has been had for
months. All the young women con
neeted with il have right TO feel
proud of their achievement
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

A number of ladies passed pleas
ant afternoon as the guests of Mrs.
G. c. Hunting and Mrs. Hoffman at
a Kensington Wednesday at the Epis-
copal rectory. Prizes were award
ed by drawing straws, Mrs. Crandler
getting the first, while Mrs. Cupid
was winner of the BOBBY. During
the afternoon Mrs. Hoffman sang
several selections. Light refresh
ments were served.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-03-02

The last meeting of the Five Hun
bred club before Lent was had yes
terday afternoon, Mrs. f. NJ. Clark
being the hostess. II was a violet
entertainment. the room in which
playing was done being decorated in
cut violets while every appointment
of the tables was violet hued. The
first prize, a half dozen silver spoons,
was won by Mrs. c. A. Walker Mrs.
+. f. Fitzpatrick secured the second
prize, a sterling silver cream and
sugar set. The BOBBY prize, a silver
table bell, was given Mrs A. MeDon-
aid. After the prizes were awarded
refreshments were served.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
SOUTH SCITUATE

Mrs. George /. B'own spent two days
last week with her mother and sister at
Glen Echo Farm.
Owing to the near approach of two other
harv st suppers the ladies nj Laurel Lodge
will defer theirs for couple Of weeks
Laurel Rebekah Lodge held an interest
ing meeting at Ashland on Monday night.
A number Of ladies from this place attend
ed.
Mrs. Henry ID. Heydon, Mrs. Howard
Heydon and Miss Carrie Booth of Center
Vile spent Wednesday at MRS Fred
Jacques.
Misses Remington and fdams returned
from theis New York trip on Saturday.
They report very ENJOYABLE time with
visis TO several places of interest
The town council held its regular month.
ly meeting on Wednesday. A large num-
Der Of people were in attendance and con.
siderable business was transacted.
A harvest supper will be given Oh Satur-
day evening at the home of Mrs. George
Whilman's at Wilbur Hollow An enter
tainment will follow the supper.
Quite number of people from this place
attended the fair at Fishvil e last aturday
There was fine showing of fruits, vege-
tables and fancy work. The display of an
cient cooking utensils loaned by DR.. Clarke
was very interes ing. The baby show was
not the lea st attraction.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
BELKEAP DISTRICT

Miss Nellie Knight has returned from a
visit at Longmeadow.
The Jolly Social Club held regular meet
ing on Monday evening.
Joseph A. Mulvey is attending evening
high school in Providence.
Mrs. David Brown of Oregon is the guest
Of MIS-. Harry Slnderson.
Mi,s Anna Humphrey OF Tiverton was
entertlined by Miss Florence Brayton last
week.
Miss Mary Brsyton has been spending a
few days with Miss Hathaway of Fail
River.
Mrs. Ella King and Mrs Wimont King
of Manton called on Mrs. Hiram King
last Friday,
Mr.. ard Mrs Charles Fassel Of Provi
dence spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Fassel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ross of Thompson,
Conn. visited Mr.. and Mrs. 5. II. Glenn
ence Jr. the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Howe and daughter,
Hazel, of Putnam, Conn called on rela-
tives here last Thursday.
Several from this place were present at
the harvest supper which was given last
Thursday night 10y the ladies Of the Episco-
pal Church in the Parish Hall in Greenville
The second game of a series of three
between the Winsor school and the Bell
school was played Saturday and resulted
in victory for the boys Of this village by
score of ID to IS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
Not a Dead One,

The hour was long past midnight,
but the young girl had not yet retired.
Moaning, wrlnging her hands, she
walked the room distractedly.
"Oh, father!'
Il stately, white haired figure In
evening dress had entered.
Father, speak. Has Winterbottom
Hance killed himself? ] heard com
motion without at midnight-a crack as
Of Il revolver, a fall as of a heavy body.
l refused Winterbottom early In the
oning, and as he staggered from the
room, despair writ large upon his pale
brow, he swore wildly to take his own
life"
The old mans eye cleaned as with
some secret joy.
Refused him. did your he chuc.
klel. Refused Winterbottom. eh?
We'll, I'm glad you did He's just
cleaned me out of 81 In n poker game
at the club" - New Orleans Times.
Democrat
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
leuend Of Moses.

The story Of the cause Of Moses
sloyness of speech is given In the Tai
mud and runs as follows: Pharaoh was
one day sitting on his throne with
Moses on his lap when the child took
Off the kings crown and put 1t on his
own head. The wise men" tried to
persuade the king that this was trea
son, for which the child ought TO be
put TO death, but Jethro replied: 1T is
the act Of child who knows no bet
ter. Let two plates be set before him,
one containing gold and the other red
hot Goals. and you will find he will pre-
fer the latter TO the former" The ex-
pertinent being made, the child snatch.
ed up one Of the live Goals, put II into
its mouth and burned its tongue so Sc
verely that II was ever after heavy
and slow OF speech."-New York Amer
lean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
THE HEAD HUNTERS.
Uneannr Trophies That Are Cherished
by the Dyaks.


The head hunting propensities Of
the Iyaks are well known To the stu
dents OF ethnology. The leading
thought In the taking OF heads Is the
idea that the conqueror could secure
the soul of the conquered and add IL
10 his own. increasing thereby his
courage and strength and consequent
ly his reputation rs hero as long as
the head of the victim remained I'm
his possession. Ii is therefore the
custom OF the people after battle TO
wrap the severed heads I'm loose
crate OF rattan aud smoke them over
n fire Of damp wood and leaves Then
they hang the ghastly trophies in the
hors,S In bundles having an uncanny
resemblance 10 gigantic clusters OF
grapes. each head forming berry.
These war trophies are considered by
the Dyaks their most sacred posses.
sions and are guarded with the ut.
most jealousy and vigilance. Their
loss would mean not only n considera.
bic decrease OF personal prestige. but
also the loss Of part OF the soul
that Is. of courage and strength
! have often had the questionable
privilege Of sitting under the bundles
Of hcaGS In the Dyak houses ms the
seat OF honor and of examining them
closely. Anakoda Unsang. who claim
ed to he my friend, was not n talka.
tive man. but when reused from his
usual stolidity would relate the cir
cumstances Of many battle and vie.
tory in the past with apparent gusto.
not unwilling to declare his courage
and reputed inyulnerability.-H. l.. II.
Lucring In London Christian.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16

Mrs. Ada Z. Brown has returned home
from visiting relatives in Providence
A harvest supper will be held at the
chapel Of the Good Shepherd, Saturday
evening October 18TH. All are welcome.
Your correspondent of last week made a
mistake in regard to the sudden death Of
the child Of Willard Brown of Providence.
1t was the infant daughter instead of the
two and half years old son, who is alive
and well at the present writing. The death
OF the child occurred Saturday, October 3.
The funeral was held at the home of the
parents, 6o9 Harris avenue, Providence,
Monday, October 5th.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
NORTH FOSTER

Mr.. III. P. sanborn was in Danielson
wednesday
Miss Eva Hopkins was in Danielson
"Wednesday.
Lucius Slocum and family have moved to
Foster Center.
Quite a number attended the Putnam
Fair on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Burrill OF Putnam
called on friends Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Barlow of Attleboro, is with
Mrs. Walter Sargent tor awhile.
ar. and Mrs r. o Hedden were guests
of Mrs. ". VI. Williams, Sunday.
A party of young ladies from Providence
were guests of Miss Ada Paine over sun
day.
Quite a number OF out OF town people
were guests at the +. Church Sunday
Rev. ". B Greene delivered one OF his
very interesting sermons.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
FOSTER CENTER

Mrs. Asaneth Pirce of Providence called
on Mrs. Phebe Gorton recently.
Mrs. Amey Searls of Providence is visit
ing her uncle and aunt at Clayville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tillinghast of Providence
are visiting with Mrs. Teresa V. Howard.
Mrs Ernest Chase Of Providence spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs George P. Nj
chols.
Many people will be interested to learn
that We are to have an entertainment a, the
town hall in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A Howard were
in town Saturday and Sunday and attended
the harvest supper at the town hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Almond A. Howard and
son Hilton, were the guest of Mrs. ho-
wards parents at Rockland over Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
ENFIELD

Mrs. +. G. Tobin and son have moved
to Georgiaville.
Miss Mabel Niles is improving after an
attack of the grip.
Frank Hall and family have taken up
his residence here.
The construction OF the new school
house is progressing.
c. NJ. Williams of Norwich, Conn, was
visiting friends in this village.
Mr.. Snow of New London, Conn, has
taken up his residence here.
Harold Whitman Of New York was visit
ing the Esmond Mills yesterday.
Mrs. b. A. Francis has been confined TO
her home with an attack Of grip.
Alexander Soucey has returned from a
weeks vacation with friends in Montyille,
Conn.
The Esmond Mil Foot Ball Team will
meet the Greystone club Saturday, Octo
Der 18th.
Mrs. Charles Chapman Of Montyille, Ct,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Tuck
EFT, Sunday.
The Esmond Mill Base Ball Team has
decided to purchase gold mounted cup,
which they won at the end of base ball
season.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
PROBATE COURT
present.

The administrator OF the estate Of Bar.
nard nj. Bennett returned an inventory of
of the personal estate amounting to $50. so
which was received and ordered recorded.
The petition of the administrator of the
estate OF Samuel Bennett for sale of real
estate was again continued to the next
regular meeting.
Comrnieoners on the estate of Stephen
M Walker, Stanton A. Winsor, Martin
Round and Elmer Hopkins.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
TOWN COUNCIL

The record of the last meeting was read
and approved by the board.
A complaint in writing was received in
regard to the care Of the Robert Simmons
Cemetery and the clerk was ordered to no.
tify the caretaker to appear before the
next meeting of the next meeting of the
board. Frank X. Briggs and Herman G.
Tucker were appointed Republican Super
visors and stephen A. Douglas and George
F. Burgess Democratic Supervisors for
state election. Francis X. Niles was APP
pointed Snow Surveyor of the road leading
from the Line Church to Dorrance School
house. John b. Spears was appointed
Snow Surveyor of District No. IS in place
OF George c. Clapp who declines to serve.
The Superintendent OF the Asylum pre-
sented his quarterly report which was
examined and adjudged to be correct show.
ing balance Of $37.94 due the town.
October 20 at one o'clock p. NJ. was the
appointed to canvass the voting list for the
November election.
The following bills were allowed and
ordered paid for work on the roads S6.Ioto
Henry w. Bennett for shoveliDg SLOW SIS.
90 to Lawrence Luther for damage to hens
by dogs, SIS 90 to Star Printing Co. for
printing voting lists s. 90 to Cole and
Seamans for goods delivered to Caroline
Blackmar by order of Overseer of Poor,
$500. to the asylum for Asylum. expenses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
IVERS&POND
PIANOS

We rent every summer a large
number of Pianos to wealthy cot
tsgers at Newport, Beverly and Bar
Harbor for few months use. These
pianos are now being returned to
Boston and will be sold at a liberal
discount from last seasons prices.
Some of them were new when rented
last June and the careful use they
have had has not impaired their ar
tistic musical value. Any scratches
Or signs of wear on the cases have
been thoroughly removed so that
they look like new. You will find
these pianos on our floors for exam
inltion, or a printed list fully de-
scribing and pricing them will be
mailed free to distant purchasers.
Most attractive terms of payment
for time buyers. Call or writts.
IVERS & POND PIANO co
IIe Boyls,on Street, Boston
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
THE UPPER AIR.
Danger In the Chill That Comes With
the Fall Of Night.

Danger In the Chill That Comes With
the Fall Of Night.
Few people who visit Denver realize
that IL is located only few feet short
Of Il mile above the sea level. At such
attitudes the climate is always treach-
erous. The midday sun may be broil-
ing hot, but after dark the air Is soon
chilled and one is liable to contract a
cold.
Several Of the Spanish cities stand
upon the crests OF tall hills. where
such climatic changes occur after
nightfall. When. as boy at the grand
opera, / saw Spaniards In Carmen"
or 1.-THE Barber OF Seville" toss theE
long cloaks or capes about their faces
| assumed that the act was intended
to disguise them-to hide their faces
Nothing OF the sort. The Spaniard
like the Italian OF the Alpine regions,
always covers his mouth after sun
down TO minimize danger to his lungs
from the night air.
Curousy the women haven't any
ness. They may be seen I'm low cut
bodices at all hours Of the evening In
the cafes, at balls and on the streets.
The men, however, are In terror OF
cold night winds. Pneumonia and tu-
berculosis carry off great many vic
Tins in Spain and northern Italy,
julius Chambers In Brooklyn Eagle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
ANTIOCH

Mr.. John Green is spending few days
with friends in East Wareham.
Miss Edith VI. Golf of Providence spent
the week end with Mrs. Bates.
Bean supper, given by Ladies Society Of
Antioch Chapel at Mrs Henry Reads,
Whitaker Road, Thursday October ~, at
7.,o. II very stormy, Friday evening.
The Sunshine Society Of Aatioch Chap
ell met with Mrs. Delma Young, Lawton
Hill Farm, Wednesday Of last week. The
first monthly lunch was given aud enjoyed
by the eleven members present.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-16
Tho Alphabet.

The great Phoenician alphabet. the
parent OF every form OF European
writing and OF the scripts OF Persia
Arabia and India as well. owes bu,
little TO Egypt IT is true that In the
construction OF their alphabet tho
Phoeniclans made use Of certain hier.
attic characters found In their trade deal
ings with Egypt. but this tact In nc
way detracts from the glory OF the in
ventlon which belongs to the yankees
Of antiquity."-New York American.