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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
COSTLY DRUGS.
Some Rare and Peculiar Substances
Used In Medicine.

Used In Medicine.
A writer i'm Wssen fucr Ale throws
tome interesting light on rare and pc
ruIiar drugs. Saffron. he points out,
would strike an ordinary observer as
decidedly expensive at $l3 pound Ito
change marks into our tOinagc) until
told that 1t Is composed of the central
small portions only Of the flowers of
the crocus, 10000 of which it takes to
make u pound. Altar of roses sells at
$ll2 odd per pound, and ii takes
10000 pounds, or nearly five tons of
roses. to obtain one pound of the oil.
Aconitinc, extracted from the root Of
mOnkshOod, is said to be the very
strongest poison cXtant. the dose being
one siN-hundredth of grain. 1t Is sold
at the rate Of $lOS per ounce.
Turning from The vegetable to the
animal world in search of rare drugs,
the writer refers TO the musk of the
Asiatic deer, which at sol TO $50 an
ounce must be Il prize To the willy
hunter In some of the tropical seas n
floating, sweet smelling mass Of am
bcrgris Is met with worth at present
$50 per ounce, or $50 per pound in
the market The ambcrgris is said to
he the diseased hillary product of the
whale.
Another peculiar product in use rs Il
drug is Il solution Of the pure venom
of the rattlcSuaEc. given occasionally
In malignant scarlet fever.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
THE "COUP De JARNAC."
A French Adage and the Incident Upon
Which Il Reels.

Which II Res!s.
The coup dc .Ilrnuc" has become n
French provcrb. and il serves 10 dis
tinguish II stroke as decisive rs un-
foresccn which intcrvCnCs for the set
tlcment of any affair. The udagc rests
upon an incident i'm the life of Gui
Chahot. SciguCur dc Jamac, n noble
of the court of Francis l. The lie pass
ed between him and lie Chatcigncraie,
the duuphin's favoritc. King Francis,
however. forbade the duel At the sue
ccssion of Henry IL. the old quarrel
was revived. and the overdue duel was
fought ON the plain of st Gcrmain
with all the foymality of the ancient
judicial comhats and I'm the presence
of the whole court. larnac was weak
cr and less agile than his adversary,
who was one of the noted swordSmcn
OF the time. but he had taken lessons
from an Italian bravo. In the duel
Taruac waited for an opening ana
then dealt la Chatcigucralc n rcaVy
and unexpected stroke which ham,
strung him. This was in lli7. Ten
years later Jarulc was captain In
the defense of 81 Quentin. Eventual
w he met his fate I'm duel But the
"coup dc JarnaC" Is historic I'm the an
nails of sword pluy.- Argonaut
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24

the rights or teclings of others. The
girl coming out of that store has an
ugly streak in her nature. Don't you
see how she puts her foot down un-
willingly as if she were saying: i
won't! / won't" | shouldn't advise
any man to marry her
"Of course / don't pretend to know
thoroughly a persons character by his
walk. but l do discover his predom'
mating characteristic"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
Rev,rse Action

The Elder Matron-You shouldn't
mind the baby crying little. II
trcngtheus his lungs. The Younger
iatron oh. no doubt. hut Il wcakeus
rs fathers religion sol-indlnuapclis
pls~ari
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
An Execution.

Tho Philosopher Tell me what n
person reads and | can tell you what
he is. The Dyspeptic-Not always.
There's my wife, for instance. She's
always reading q cookery book. The
Philosopher welli The
Dyspeptic-But she's no cook!
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough grows
In favor daily with young and old.
Mothers should keep II on hand Tor emil
gently laxative, driving the poison and
phlegm from the system. II is a simple
remedy that gives immediate relief,
guaranteed.-Sold by T. +. GRADY, 1915
Westminster street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
A Humane Woman.

The Cabman-G Gimme your bag. lady,
and I'll put Il ON top of the cab Mrs,
Oatcake (as she gets ln)-No: that poor
horse Of yours has got enough to pull
I'll carry IL on my lap.-London Tit
Bits
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF SCITUATE
PROBATE CLERKS OFFICE
Scituate, h. l., January %, A. ID.

All persons interested in the consideration
OF the petition OF the petition for the ap-
pointment of an Administrator on the estate
OF Terrence Conlon, late of said Scituate,
deceased ARE hereby notified to attend Pro
bate Court on Wednesday, February II, 1908,
at o'clock y. m. at the Probate Court Room
In said Scituate and be heard thereon.
BY order of said Court
HENRY II. POTTER,
iaASt Probate Clerk
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
PROBATE CLERKS OFFICE

Scituate, X J., January -, A. ID. 1908.
All persons interested in the consideration
OF the petition for the Probate of certain
instrument in writing purporting TO be the
Last VIII and Testament of Daniel Il. Glenn
ence, late of said ocituate, deceased, are
hereby notified To attend n Probate Court on
Wednesday,, February IL. 1905, at | O'Clock
n. m, at the Probate Court Room in said
Scituate, and be heard thereon.
by order OF said Court.
HENRY II. POTTER,
ia2iSt Probate CLERK
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24

Do not measure your enjoyment by
the amount Of money spent In produc-
Ing H.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-24
MAYORS SAY FAILS"
Chief Executives Write of Their
Experiences.

They Do No, Consider Public Owner
ship Successful In Their Cities-Two
Plants For Sale-One Lasted Only
Six Months.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
REGISTRATION OF
AUTOS INCREASES
Report From the Secretary of
State Shows More liz
censes Are Issued
Coming Twelve Months Promise
to Break All Records of
Car Ownership
By x. x. PHOmmedieu

The last report from the secretary of
state showed the number of motor car
registered between August l and Sep
tember ] to be 436, not counting the
transfers. During the same period in
1907 there were only 221 registrations,
showing an increase for the same
period of 215 registrations. From Sep
tember 1, 1906, to September l, 1907,
there were registered 5.909 motor cars.
while for the same period ending Sep
tember /. 1908, 4,943 motor vhicles
were licensed. This shows a decrease
in the last year of 966, but this is
accounted for by the money panic that
began In September. 1907, when the
buying Of automobiles was practically
at a standstill for months. Many who
were in the habit of buying new models
each year found when the stringency
in the money market abated that the
season had so far advanced that they
decided to keep their 907 models and
await the coming of the 1909 product.
With the advent of the low priced
high powered car this year the regis
tration for the coming IL months will
break all previous records.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
CHAMBER TRUSTEES
OPPOSE BASIN ACT
Measure Adopted at Secret
Meeting Weeks Ago Is
Made Public
Seven of Fifteen Members of the
Board Not Informed of Pas
sage of Resolution

The chamber of commerce made pub
lie yesterday set of resolutions
adopted by the board of trustees Sep
tember Is oposing the proposed sea-
wall and India basin. bond issue on the
ground that such improvements were
not practicable until provision had been
made for rs year bonds. No explana-
tion was vouchsafed for the delay in
giving the resolutions publicity. but
it has been learned that only a small
percentage of the trustees attended the
meeting and that the sentiment was
far from unanimous.
At least seven Of the Is trustees of
the chamber were not at the meeting
when the resolutions were adopted. OF
the 10 trustees who could be reached
last night only three had taken part in
the session. They were c. c. Moore.
James McNab and M. J. Brandenstein.
Among those who were absent were
w. +. Barnes. r. 1. Bentley, Bruce
Bonny, Henry J. Morton, James K Mof-
htt, William G. Mugan and James Ty-
son.
There is feeling among many of the
advocates of the India basin bill that
only one side Of the question was pre-
sented before the chamber of commerce
and an effort will be made to have the
action reconsidered.
The question is soon to come up be-
fore the trustees of the Merchants ex-
change. 1t is understood that both the
advocates and opponents of the bill
VIII be given hearing before the ex-
change goes on record.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
Personal Mention

ud7,anyy Henry Harlan of Portland is at the
F. w: Graham of Rawhide is at the
Colonial.
:, A. H. Hoffman of Spokane is at the
st. Francis.
Stanley Ponton de Arce is a guest
at the Stewart.
s. r. Winter of New York is stay
ing at the Stewart
H Emberton and wife of New York
are at the Majestic.
W. R. Southard of Rochester is stay
ing at the Fairmont.
Joseph F. Williamson of Redlands Is
guest at the Colonial
j. W. Mckinley of Los Angeles is
staying at the Fairmont
Marshall Diggs of Sacramento Is
registered at the Stewart
h. j. .Houghton of Sacramento Is a
guest at the Pacific Grand.
Howard w. Dubois of PhtIadeInbia
is a guest at the st. Francis.
George la Fargo of Vancouver is
registered at the St. Francis
III: L. Huston, an attorney of Wood
land, Is registered at the Grand
Fred Fish of Vallejo and w. l.. Smith
OF Santa Cruz. are at the Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles o. Scott of
Healdsburg are staying at the Hol-
land.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Chaffee of New
York have apartments at the Fair
mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Garden of New
York are registered at the Pacific
Grand.
J. F. Carlson of Honolulu and F. B.
Thornburg of Indiana are at the JEFF
ferson.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Devlin of Sac
ramento have apartments at the st.
Francis.
Senator Thomas Flint of San Juan
is at the st. Francis, accompanied by
Mrs. Flint.
]. Whitney of Philadelphia and Fred
Redheld and wife OF Los Angeles are
at the Hamlin.
Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Somerville and
Miss Somerville of Toronto are guests
at the Fairmont.
Mayor s. A. Palmer of Santa Cruz.
accompanied by Mrs Palmer, have
apartments at the Grand.
Henry Heyland of Portland, Ore.
Mrs. l.. c. Burns and daughter OF New
Orleans are at the Holland.
Among late arrivals at the Savoy are
r. E. Goring of Washington, d. c., and
Lieutenant W. T. Wood, U. S. A.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
The Sewing Room

In these days of apartments the
sewing machine receives little atten-
tion at the hands of architects or build
ers. but people who live in houses can
usually, by a little contriving, man
even a very small one, for this purpose
1t is great. convenience to have a
place where the sewing materials and
belongings can be kept by themselves
without littering up the rest of the,
house, which is always annoying. and
which can be locked up when the day's
fingers, and without the necessity Of
tidying UP when one is tired. The
sewing room should be well lighted and
ventilated and supplied with good
dress FORM work baskets, good, large
mirror and. of course. a first class
sewing machine.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
GOVERNOR GILLETTE is
PRAISED BY ASSOCIATION
Potrero Commercial and Manu-
faCturers' Organization
Adopts Resolutions

In resolution passed by the Potrero
commercial and manufacturers asso-
citation yesterday great praise was be-
slowed upon Governor Gillett for his
efforts in behalf of good roads. The
resolution reads:
Whereas, for the past 15 years or more the
subject of good roads throughout the state has
held the attention of the people; and
Whereas, nearly every community in the state
has had or has in existence good roads associa-
tion. all emphasizing the fact of the urgent
necessity of good roads: and
Whereas. his excellency Governor James y. Gil
lett. recognizing the necessity and the almost in
calculable value to the state Of good roads and
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

public highways, with his Characteristic direct
ness and wisdom, inspired by his proven great
love for California. proposed and advocates a
of constructing public highways and good roads
throughout the state commensurate to its i'm
portance, its wealth. its position and glorious
destiny; be it
Resolved, by the Potrero Commercial and Manu-
facturers' association in session that extend
TO Governor James n. Gilett our highest praise
and our complete confidence: be it further
Resolved. that we pledge him our hearty ap
proval and unqualified support IN this under
taking. RICHARD SPRECkELS, President.
RARREIT- -Secretarr
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
WELL BALANCED TIRE

The well balanced tire is new expression
in automobile phraseology. To the layman this
might mean almost anything. What the ex-
preston does mean" says G. E. Mathewson
of the Diamond rubber company. SIS tire in
which wear is distributed that the mileage
possibilities Of each principal part approach the
point where they balance each other The
words used TO emphasize the resistance
70 road abrasion of the Diamond treads.
The argument is that-theoretically, at least
the Ideal tire would wear long that before
retreading could become necessary the tire
would be past further service from old age
alone
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
swINDLING IS CHARGED

Nathan Litzky and Dave Silverman
were booked at the city prison yester-
day on charge of attempt to COM
NIT grand larceny by trick and de-
vice. They We're arrested last Satur-
day while trying to swindle Morris
Leyman, an auctioneer. out of 50 600
by an alleged scheme of counterfeiting
bills in room in the st. Julian hotel
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
Fashions in Millinery

Although satin covered hats are to
be worn. again this season, the latest
novelty is the hat of ottoman silk. A
new shape which has the brim at the
left side rolling up in rather a dash
ing style is entirely covered with a
very fine ottoman cord silk in a beau
tiful shade of blue. The trimming.
which is simple. but extremely chic
consists of ribbon quillings, matching
the color of the hat, separated by quill
ings OF coffee colored lace. These are
placed around the crown, double rows
standing upright about the top of it.
and three rows turning downward
with soft, scarf drapery between.
Feathers are decidedly the most pop
ular trimming this season. Ostrich
plumes and tips are naturally used
and band effects are seen. Heron
aigrettes are considered very smart.
Ribbons are largely used, partfcuIa rIy
in big rosette effects in Combination
with feathers. Immense jet buckles
are seen on some of the new hats. a
few of these ornaments being at Ieast
10 inches long by three high.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
PREDICTS GOOD SEASON

Sales Manager Churchill of the winton motor
carriage company is in the east closing ion
tracts with WiDton agencies and is greatly
pleased with the outlook. There is absolutely
no question: writes Churchill TO ii. l.. Owes
ney of the local branch, that the Winton
company will have the biggest season 1t ever
Joyed. Buyers simply can't get away from us.
We have the style. the power, the excellence
that
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
FILL ORDERS PROMPTLY

L. b. Bill, head of the local branch of the
Thomas B. jeffrey company. said yesterday
that all automobile factories now recognize the
Importance Of being able 10 Ill orders for re
pair parts with quickness and dispatch. He
says: The Thomas B. jeffrey company, max
ers OF the Rambler. claim to have in stock dll-
plcates Of every part of every Rambler manu-
factured since 1902. and. further, to be able
TO ship replacements the same day the or
der reaches the factory. This promptness is
due to the thorough organization of the sundry
department All the parts supplied on order
are inspected by two men to insure accurac
and again. in the shipping room, the order
is time stamped and double checked to avoid
mixing in packing. The sundry department con-
tains 300 bins of various sizes all arranged
in sections eight feet high. In this room are
kept only such parts In most frequent
demand; others are stored in reserve stock
room. In addition there the annex, motor
stock, transmission stock and axle stock rooms
The fact that there are IA 900 Rambler cars in
use many Of them now in their fifth and sixth
year of service, makes the department very
valuable TO owners. while the fact that ali
Rambler parts made in the Rambler factory
enables the company TO supply them very
cheaply. Although repair parts may not be
needed during the first or second season in
operation, the company sees the wisdom of
manufacturing and keeping hand extra parts
Of all models, so that IN years to come owners
may procurN them without delay and at q
reasonable cost"
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
CONDEMN SHERIDAN SCHOOL,

At meeting of the Ocean View i'm
provement club held recently a COM
mittee was appointed to confer with the
San Francisco board of education to
urge the establishment of a new school
in the district. The improvers declare
that the Sheridan school is insanitary
and unfit for school purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
Culinary Notes
Boiled Onions in White Sauce

Peel the onions and cut off the roots
dropping into cold water as fast as
they are peeled. Drain from the cold
water and put in a stewpan with boil
ing water to cover generously. Add a
teaspoonful of salt for each quart of
water. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes,
with the cover partially off the sauce
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

the onion with hot sweet milk Ga
quart of onions will require a pint of
milk. Simmer for half an hour. Beat
together one tablespoonful of butter
and one level tablespoonful of flour.
Add one teaspoonful of salt and one
fourth of a teaspoonful of white pep-
per. Gradually beat In about half a
cupful of the milk in which the onions
are cooking. When smooth, stir the
mixture into the onions and milk Let
the dish cook 10 minutes longer and
serve.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS
(SES1UZEyl

FOyT Z STELNEF-- yID GEAUkAN MGR
LATEST ARTISTIC VAUDEVILLE
EVERY ACT NEw-THE BEST TALENT
BEGINNING SUNDAY MATINEE, September %
EDWIN KEoUGH & COMPANY in a Spectac-
Sell Those Musical Railroaders,: DoRoTHY
DAYEE, the Singing Coincidence with the Direc-
toire Gown: DON & THOMPSON, Refined Sing
COMPANY IN the Farce Hit, t'The lightning
Dentist: the SISTERS o'NEERS, Daring Wire
Artists; THE TRANs-ATLAETIc FOUR, Comedy
Singers: MAY PARKER, the Girl From the Mis-
sion; STEVENSON & EUGENT, Entertainers
The latest music. New Imported Moving Pic
lures MATINEEs EVERY DAY.
MATINEE PRICES-1oc and 20c
EVENING PRICES-l5c and Csc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
BEN BENJAMIN LEAVES HOSPITAL

Ben Benjamin, the we'll known sport
ing writer, who has been at ST.
Francis hospital for a number of weeks,
has recovered sufficiently to be re-
moved to his home, 2615 Devisadero
street. While not strong enough as
yet to leave the house. he is able to
receive callers and is keenly apprecia-
tive of the visits of his friends
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

NRS
A Few Words With
- the Lady Of the House

See the Page for the Modern
House Keeper" which appears reg
ularly in the magazine of The
Sunday Call. Cash prizes are given
each week for best household ideas
and kitchen recipes. Send in your
choicest ones to Modern House
Keeper Page" The San Francisco
Sunday Call.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

Important to Glass wearers
Chinn- n-Beretta Optical Co. has trans
ferred its business at 1891 Fillmore st
to 1851 Van Ness av. (near California s :
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
HEALD'S. BUSINESS COLLEGE

And school of Enx1neerinE and Mining
No. AS NcALLIsTER STREET
San Francisco, Cal.
GAY AND EVENING.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
NOTES OF THE AUTO

d. o. Church OF this city returned this week
from an extended business and pleasure trip to
Reno in his 80 horsepower Buick touring car
He was called TO Nevada on business connected
with several large contracts which his company
is at work on, and took the opportunity of enjoy
ing short vacation at the many resorts about
Lake Tahoe and the high Sierrss.
E. P. Brinegar of the Pioneer automobile com
pany received word yesterday from the Harry S.
Houpt agency in New York that the entering BY
them Of a six cylinder Forty Thomas car in the
recent "A hour race at Brighton beach was done
TO try the durability and strength Of the new
car this being the first event In which the g. 40
has competed. The fact that the car did not
lose minutes time on account of motor trouble
and was only out Of the race long enough 10
take gasoline and water and to make one
change Of tires speaks well for the perfect
mechanism and the Diamond tires on the new
machine. The first shipment of six cylinder 30
horsepower Thomas cars is due from the factory
this week.
E. B. Watson, who has acquired a reputa ton
q speed burner in his Buick white Streak =
enjoyed a ride over the Fillmore street hill last
week. He was accompanied in the thrilling
journey by NJ. Mohrange. The trip was under
taken by Watson TO satisfy himmself rs TO the
hill climbing ability Of his car.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
THE IfNNF MORROW LONG COLLEGE OF

VOICE AND DRAMATIC ACTION-Geo. E.
Lask, stage director OF the Princess theater.
principal and director. Evening classes for
stage training, $40 month; students have pro-
fessional stage experience while studying; fire.
quent public performances; students may reg
cratic training. Miss Muriel Arndt graduated
May D. Immediately Joined the Ethel Barry
more company. Address all communications 70
the president, JENNIE MORROW LONG.
Golden Gate Commandery building. 2131 Sut-
ter ST.: telephone West 2573-
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
SMELL SEMINARY

2T2f Claiming way. Berkeley-Girls' boarding
and day school Certificate admits to Univer-
sity OF California. Stanford and eastern colleges
Opens August To- MRS EDNA SMELL POUL-
N. Principal
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

7.
Arthur, 257 Fourteenth street, San
1.-TWO cups flour, one cup
full brown sugar, one cupful sour milk,
one tablespoonful lard or butter, one
tablespoonful each ground cloves and
cinnamon. half a pound seeded raisins,
one teaspoonful soda sift -four and
spices. add sugar and work in lard
with hands. add raisins, Toured; stir
In sour milk with sugar and add half
cup of cream If you have 1t. 1t is
very good without, however
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

Beef Loaf (Mrs P II. Stewart Reed
ley. al)-Take two pounds of pork
two pounds beef, grind fine in food
chopper. Add four eggs, half a cur
cracker crumbs, one cup sweet milk
salt and pepper to taste. Mix these
together. Make into loaf, sprinkle
with -four, roast and haste like other
meats. Excellent for lunches wher
cold
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23

Valuable to House Keepers (Mrs. c.
z. Shockey, Crockett, CaL)-To drive
ants away: Mix one teaspoonful of
tartar emetic with one reaspoonful of
sugar. Put in a saucer and set where
the ants are troublesome. One day
will drive them away. Put in different
places where they come.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-03-20
FOUND A CURE FOR INSOMNIA.
One Sufferer Testifies That Deep
Breathing Helped Him.

I have been troubled with insomnia
all my life" remarked the nervous
man, land like most people similarly
afflicted / have tried all the familiar
lodges to induce sleep. The results
were never particularly satisfactory
In the way of producing the desired
effect until one night / thought had
actually found sleep-inducer when
| Glanced to grasp one Of the rods at
the head of my bed with both hands
and practically hung the weight of my
body on them. That sent me to sleep
and 1t did the same thing for few
times, when to my extreme disappoint.
ment, found II had ceased to work
| was as badly of as recently until
one night, when had bad cough, as
well as an attack of sleeplessness. !
tried the welLknown remedy of trying
TO send myself off into the land of nod
by taking long deep breaths. What ii
did to me, and has done several times
since, was not to only send me to
sleep, but to stop my cough. Just why
II did so is not of much consequence
That 1t did SO is the thing that con
Germs me most"