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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
wha, the copy Boy Wrote.


Representative Dan Anthony, OF
Kansas, publisher OF the Leayenworth
Times, once bad an office boy who
yearned 90 know how to use a type.
writer-which accomplishment. the
boy figured. would make him "A regular
reporter.
Anthony turned an old broken-down
machine over 20 him. says the Wash.
ington Herald. and bade him learn TO
run it
"Whatll writer" the boy asked
"Oh. Just take some sentence. any
sentence at ALL" Anthony told him,
"and see how long II will take yon TO
Ill page with It,"
The boy set To work. An hour or
two later Anthony chancod 10 notice
the page on which the lad had been
working. From top 10 bottom OF the
sheet. and from margin 90 margin, the
boy had written one sentence over and
over again until there was scarcely a
white spot visible on the paper. The
sentence the boy had selected to prac.
tice with was: who the invent.
cd school?"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

century ago. However. the Alexandria
church boasts the possession OF
its first Bible and church service, the
Bible having been printed in Edin-
burgh in the year 1867 or the latter
day contributions TO the contents OF
the historic edifce there may be men
toned the silver plate bearing a rep
resentatiOn OF the autograph sigma
ture OF Robert T.. Lee and the twin
mural tablets set In place In 1870
which are inscribed I'm memory OF
George Washington and Robert Ed
ward Lee These various objects are
OF sufficient interest 10 attract a con.
tinual stream OF visitors TO the old
church, and while (unllke historic
churches abroad the edifice Is not
officially open on week days. the sex.
ton can usually be found on the prem
ises and will obliglngly open the doors
on request and without demanding
the inevitable "tip" which is besought
by caretakers Of similar institutions
abroad.
Quite as interesting as old Christ
church itself or any OF its historic
contents is the graveyard which well
nigh surrounds the edifice and is en-.
closed by n quaint wall and fence.
Here are buried many OF the close
personal friends and neighbors Of
General Washington-men and women
whose names are we'll known TO his
tory-and the inscriptions on the an
Client tombstones seem decidedly odd
In the eyes Of modern visitors Christ
church is not located In the most fire.
quented section OF the ancient town
OF Alexandria, but It's lofty spire, or
rather tower, renders II easy for the
stranger to Identify and find his way
TO the time-honored brick ediflce and
on Washingtons Birthday anniversary
he has, indeed. but to follow the
crowd"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Good Marksnen.

A Yankee entered hotel I'm the
Highlands when he overheard a party
OF gentlemen speaking about shoot
Ing.
have seen some good shooting IN my
time. have seen a fly killed on a
hagpole at 300 yards"
An Irishman, who was one OF the
party, said: "Begorra It's purity good,
but believe I've seen better. When
was in the army the major used TO
roll an empty beer barrel down the hill
and every time the bunghole turned
up we put a bullet in. Any man who
couldn't do It was dismissed. ] was
in that corps for fifteen years and ney.
er saw a man dismissed"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
ITCHING AND BURNING SKIN

About three years ago was at
tackled with very severe itching and
burning all over my body and finally
my skin broke until my body looked
like a piece of raw meat. did believe
that could not stand the torture any
longer. while all the time / was using
the salve and the wash ordered by my
physician without relief When | was
advised 70 go 10 a skin specialist /
went with no better results. My body
was covered with large white scales,
with scales on my hands, arms and
lower limbs. In about one week my
scalp was covered with scales which
looked like dandruff but became worse
each day until at the end OF another
week the scales were as large as on a
fish. The itch in my head was un-
bearable. My hair was coming out In
combfuls until 1t looked so bad was
ashamed TO go on the street.
81 used tar soap for a shampoo, but
II took no effect. At the end OF three
weeks the back OF my head was com
IltAtlg bdlus Il was ~ EikhN NhNh
decided TO try the Cuticura Ointment
for the hair. and when | saw the won
derful results j decided TO try the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment on my
body. After taking six baths In hot
water with plenty Of Cuticura Soap.
and using three boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment and one bottle OF Curscura
Pills, was cured. My hair has grown
more than an inch In length.
Before using the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment | lost all OF my finger
nails and my hands were so sore
could not put them in water. II | had
tried them sooner would have saved
a few hundred dollars" (Signed)
Mrs. X. Detlefson. 651 Knickerbocker
Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y, Jan. "a, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere. a sample
OF each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application 10 "Cuti-
cura," Dept. l., Boston
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

33 years of age. was among the first
vestrymen chosen when Fairfax par
ish. to which the town OF Alexandria
belongs, was created about the year
1765. II was a couple OF years later
that the congregation decided TO build
a church and the edifice was not I'm
ished TO the last detail until few
years before the firing OF "the shot
heard round the world" From that
day to this the exterior OF the church
has undergone practically no altera-
tion. At one time some alterations
were made in the interior, but later
this was wisely decided TO have been
a mistake and the church was re-
stored to the style OF Colonial days.
Some OF the original fittings. notably
the sounding board and the wine glass
pulpit, had disappeared In the course
OF the transition, but these were re-
placed by fac-similes OF the originals.
Many OF the most interesting OBJ
jects In Christ church are the gen
ulne originals which were here In
Washiugton's time. For instance.
there is the elaborate crystal chande-
lier Of solid brass with its twelve can
dlesticks typifying the twelve Apos-
ties Nor, indeed, is this the only re-
minder OF the days when the church
was lighted by candles, for on the pill
lars one may yet detect under the
paint the marks OF the tinder boxes.
The chancel rail and mural tablets OF
the Lords Prayer and the Apostles
Greed. which always arrest. the at.
tention OF visitors. are relics Of the
days when George Washington was a
leading member OF the congregation.
and so likewise are the communion
table. reading desk and chairs. Aft
er all. however. perhaps the most
curious OF these mementoes OF a by
gone age are the long-hendled purses
which were used in Washington's
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

Swiss engineers have convinced the
Russian government that II is per
fectly feasible 10 bore tunnel
through the Caucasian mountains near
Tilnis. in order 20 join the Black and
Caspian seas. This will be a tremend-
GUS undertaking, as the tunnel will b.
about sixteen miles In length. and the
Russian government had practically
decided that II was beyond the limit
Of reality. However. the Swiss experts
have reported that the tunnel could
be built within seven years without
much difficulty. but az a great e1-
pense A Paris firm OF bankers. u r.
understood. is supporting the enter
prise which will be put into execution
about the early part OF 1913.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Terrestrial Commotion Comes
From Mexico.

While an earthquake is phenom-
enon OF a nature not likely TO be treat
ed with discrespect, still less with in
dignity. an Englishman nevertheless
tried. "a hours after his arrival in In
dia. TO kick one. He was writing at a
table one afternoon when he became
aware Of an annoying unsteadiness in
the furniture Thinking that this was
due TO the rubbing OF dog against
the leg OF the table, the Briton kicked
at the beast several times. and Il
was only when he looked under the
still shaking table and saw nothing
there that he realized his inability
TO stop terrestrial commotions
An American woman who resided
for some years in Mexico also had an
experience with an earthquake. She
was the mother OF two lively small
sons. one day they had been especial
lv obstreperous and did not grow
quieter as the time for her siesta and
theirs approached. After rousing her
from her nap two or three times by
their antics. she gave them fair warn.
ing that II there was any further com.
motion severe punishment would
result
Again she dropped OF into sleep.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
He'd Be There.

Lee Harrison says he was standing
at Forty-third street and Broadway
when a young man wearing one OF
those Poughkeepsie looks approached
him and said
Excuse me, but want 10 find my
cousin, who lives in New York"
VERY well" replied Lee. 1T will
be all right this time. What's your
cousins name?"
Cohen"
Say" said Lee. grabbing him by
the arm. come out here In the middle
OF the street and yell Cohen You'll
probably be able 10 find him IN the
crowd that answers"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Blamed for an Earthquake

Suddenly she found herself awake and
on her feet. with sounds Of banging
still in her ears and the room CULVER
ing as n from the fall OF a heavy piece
OF furniture. The boys. scared and
guilty looking, were in the doorway.
She seized the nearer reversed him
and had him half spanked before the
excited protests OF bis brother pene-
trated 10 her braiu through his an
guished howls. Then che became
aware that she was spanking him for
an earthquake.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
HappY Future.

Apropos OF the marriage at Reigate
Of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Mrs
Hollis McKim, New York man said
on the Olympic: 81 met Vanderbilt
at the Metropole at Brighton a few
days after the ceremony. and ! gaid
TO him, by way Of Joke:
well. is the course OF true love go
ing 20 run smooth"
"'Smooth and straight said he
There are banks on both sides, you
know"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Dental onera,Ion on Pony.

A remarkable operation has been
performed By Wanstead tEng) vet
erlnary surgeon on pony which had a
bad fracture Of the lower jaw Aft
er injecting cocaine and wiring the
teeth together, the surgeon drilled a
hole through the jaWbOne. and the
broken parts were then firmly drawn
together by strong silver wire. The
pony is expected to make a complete
recovery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Great Northern Ry
Makes Low Fares West

Colonist Tickets on sale daily March Ist to
April 18th.
The Great Northern Railway will place in
effect on March Ist, a special One Way Cob
onist fare Of Si3 90, from Chicago TO points in
the Great Northwest, and continue same daily
20 April 18th.
THIS fare will enable everybody who has
been convinced of the great opportunities
awaiting them in the Golden Great Northern
States TO reach the goal OF his desires eco-
nomically and quickly.
Three daily trains will carry the Colonists
west-irom the principal gateways--St. Paul.
Minneapolis, Chicago, and Kansas City--and
special preparations are being made for tho
comfort and accommodation OF passengers.
The fare from ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Kan
sas City, Duluth and Superior will be $500.
Tickets will be sold to nearly all points in
Montana. Idaho, Washington, Oregon and
British Columbia, including Helena, Butte,
Great Falls, lIavre and Kalispell. Montana,
Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Belling-
ham, Vancouver, Victoria and Portland.
Every town in the east will cnjoy the benefit
Of this rate, and through tickets can be pnr-
chased at low figures. In planning your trip
20 the Golden Great Northern States, writo
for free copy Of Colonist Folder and cost oi
through ticket from your town 70,
sx.nxE1pzNyKn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

TO give II It's proper title, has for
more than a century been known as
George Washington's church." not
only because he attended its services
more regularly than those at any 9th
er church, but because he was mem
Der and a pew-holder at this church
1t was. indeed. while Washington
was member that the congregation
in the year 1867 built the stately
house of worship which has not only
defied all the ravages of time but is in
regular use to this day and has been.
even within very recent years. the
scene OF many interesting religious
ceremonies. Something OF George
Washington's interest in the new
church may be surmised from the fact
that when II came TO assigning pews
in the new edifce he outbid all other
members IN the competition to win
first choice OF location and subscribed
the record breaking price OF nearly
$50 for the pew upon which his fancy
had fallen and which he regularly oc-
cupied on almost every Sunday there
after. This pew is marked with a sill
yer plate bearing n fac-simile OF Wash
ington's autograph, and II is interest
ing TO note that Just across the aisle
is the pew long held by the Lees OF
Virginia and which was occupied prior
TO the Civil war by Gen Robert f.
Lee. the military leader of the Con-
federacv
The pew which George Washington
bespoke when Christ church was first
cnened and for which he agreed 10
pay a yearly rental OF FIVE pounds
sterling equivalent TO nearly s25) In
nd sition to the thirty-six pounds. ten
fN'llings which he subscribed for II
81 the outset is now reserved for the
rso Of strangers. and this ia a much
appreciated courtesy on the part OF
.he present congregation. for, OF
course. every stranger who visits
alexandria longs 10 sit in the great
rcuero rev which was once occupied
by His Excellencv. the General" and
~ gaze up at the high pulpit from
rvactly the viewpoint of the Father
rf His Country IN the DAYS when he
was the most conspicuous participant
IN me cnOTC0 SPTNlfeN.
George washln gton's pew In the
old church remains 70 this day exact
" as II was when he occupied ~ each
Sunday morning. and this preserva-
ton is a matter OF congratulations in
esmuch as all the other pews in the
church we're somewhat charged In
rtyIe IN the year 1860 The Washing
ton pew is In reality n double pew or
two pews. bearing the numbers 80 and
ca This new. which Is located on the
left side OF the church he's two seats.
cne facing the other. and there is a
third cross seat against the wall. so
that there was supposedly ample room
for the Washington family and the
relatives or house guests who so often
accompanied the distinguished Virgin
fan 10 church In the vestry room of
the church may he seen the original
official record OF washington's pur-
chase ~ his pew upon the completion
OF the church. which. by the way.
Rad been under construction for sew.
erai years.
And. speaking OF the vestry room.
n nav be of interest 10 explain that
George washington was himself
vestrvman of Christ church. Indeed.
the young landed proprietor. then but
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

acted of the average public
man today. Washington made
his home. as is well known.
on the vast estate known as
Mount Vernon. and there
was no church on the estate
or in the immediate vicinity.
Attendance at divine worship
involved. therefore. a Jour.
ney OF greater or less length
by coach, and this was not
always pleasant, as any per-
son may readily surmise who
has had experience with the
red mud" OF old Virginia In
the winter or following
heavy rains. That he was as
persistent as he was in
church-going under such cir
cumstances casts an interest
ing sidelight upon the char
acter OF Washington.
George Washington attend
ed, from time TO time. vari.
GUS churches located within
driving distance OF his home
at Mount Vernon, but the
place Of worship to which he
most frequently repaired was
and Is located in the town OF
decentralization. be 1t ex.
planned. the historic edifce
stands to this day in a per-
feet state Of preservation.
This structure, Christ church.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

The true man is one who will neith.
sr seek an indirect advantage By spe-
cIous word. nor take an evil path TO
secure a good purpose.--Scott.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

time 10 receive the offer
ings OF the congregation.
The baptismal font,
which is much admired. Is
not n relic Of the Wash
ington period. although II
was nut In place nearly a
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
important TO Mothers
Eostonese.

Hokus-So that Boston girl said !
wasn't worth my salt, eh?
PokUs-Well. she did remark that
you were IN inverse ratio TO our cblor-
ide Of sodium.-Puck
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

Let US then be what We ape. and
thus keep ourselves loyal 10 truth
II. w LongfellOw.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

Mrs.. wtnsiov'a Soothing Syrup for Children
teetbinR. sOfisns the gums. reduces inhamnla.
IlOD, nllays pain. cures wind collie &c a bottle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

There never was a man az important
az a bride expects her husband 20 be.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Tn. Rest OF ~.

She have a bill for you on hand
Ue-Well?
6he-Foot n.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

lie II poor chauffeur who doesn't
know what he II driving at.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
prrs crrrp IN DAYS

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

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without apart Nrl ior Tree eokto. 70
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

ter where he might happen to be. This was the case
even IN the irving days the War for Independence
However. Washington enabled to be most regular
in attendance at church in his home state OF Vir
ginia And yet even the Old Dominion. churchgong
reoured much more effort his part than is
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-27

publican party, no one can be sure that
he would not then be inspired to head a
peoples movement" But, meanwhile
and now, he energies from the digniiied
and honorable retirement of former
president to answer-what? The "eall
OF the people?" Not at ALL The call of
a party? Not even that. He energies
from his retirement in response to the
call OF mere fraction of a party.
That is what the seven governors rep
resent. Behind them is a mere fraction
of fraction of the American people and
Mr.. Roosevelt thinks that speaking
through them is the voice of God. How
he came to that conclusion we cannot
understand, unless being spoiled dar-
ling OF fortune finally turns mans
head.
Mr.. Roosevelt should be congratulated
upon the commendable brevity of his
letter announcing his candidacy, and
nothing else in connection with so fate
full an act. A period of bitter and ugly
turmoil has been opened in our politics.
Passions will run high before this new
Caesar gains control of the government
again. Unnecessary is his performance,
if undertaken in the interest of Democ-
racy, and tragic in some way the end
of the reckless adventure may prove to
be- Springfield Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-27

II some girls practiced more on the
gas range and less on the piano this
would be a happier world.
When II comes to removing wrin.
kles photographers make the best
beauty doctors.
When Cupid marries an old maid
Off all the young buds think the little
fellow is getting altogether too chart
table.
Ii man wants TO put his wife In
right with Cupid In case Of emergen.
cles let him take out roll Of life in
surance.
"Her color came and went" declar
ed the popular novelist. But he failed
to state that 1t went away on the he.
ro's shoulder
Beauty may be skin deep. No one
objects TO that. It's the fact that
most of II is bought at the drug store
that makes the thing a skin game
FIattery may turn woman's head,
but usually it's peroxide
Don't beg pretty girl for kiss.
Thieves get away with it where beg.
CARS fail.-Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-27

A house fire on Beckley hill in Barre
Town yesterday afternoon serves to re.
mind what a prodigious task the town
has to properly protect the property of
its people from fre-a well-nigh i'm
possible task, in fact, because of the
scattered territory. There is no settle
ment in the north end of the town; but
In the other section there are several
villages or settlements placed over wide
srea, East Barre, Websterville, Granite
vile (both upper and lowerl and South
Barre, each of sufficient size to call for
some special means of fire protection,
but with East Barre the only place rea-
sonably we'll equipped. If each village
we're to be as we'll equipped, it would
be large expense to the town, probably
prohibitive. Meanwhile, the luck of the
Ere game will play an important part,
because municipal Barre is neither au-
thorized nor in a position to furnish
much assistance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-27

eial giants for years Some efforts have
met with certain amount of success,
but not with practical success. Toys,
almost, have been invented which, were
they used for commercial purposes, would
prove far too costly to be practicable,
1t was toward the commercial use of
the sun-power plant that Mr.. Shuman
bent all his efforts.
TO achieve his end meant high eiIi-
cheney at a low cost of installation and
operation and with length of service
which would not make deterioration II
factor. II meant plant so devised that
il would not be mduly affected by wind
and weather, and so divided that if one
section broke down it might be repaired
without affecting the operation Of the
other sections. The inventor bent his
efforts to produce plant that would
originally cost no more than about twice
as much as q steam boiler of the same
horsepower The 10000 horsepower plant
now being shipped TO Egypt meets every
requirement.
The plant which has been in operation
near Tacony is built low, so low that
the winds have never injured it since it
has been in operation. 1t is expected
to operate about eight hours a day iii
the Nile country and in this latitude il