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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Sanaer's White Elephant.

81 was exhibiting the only white
elephant ever seen I'm the western
world" relates Lord George Sanger in
his book. Seventy Years Il Snowman
when ! was honored by n visit from
King Edward, then Prince Of Wales.
After the performance conducted the
prince through the stables and showed
him all there was to see. When We
came to the white elephant stall his
royal hghness suddenly turned to me
and said, Sanger, Is this really one Of
the sacred white elcphantsY
ITO this replied: We'll, your royal
highncss, II Snowman is entitled 10
practice li;tle deception on the crowd,
but should never think of deCciyiuG
my future king. 1t is certainly n
white clephant-in fact, very white
elephant, but only because we give
him coat of special whitewash twice
n dayr"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
SEA POSTOFF!CES.
Handling and Sorting the Mail Matter
on Ocean Liners.

on ocean Liners.
Every one is aware that n large quan-
ity OF mail comes from Europe. Prob
ably most persons assume that it IL
Jumped off the steamers i'm bulk and
sorted and routed IN the postofIice OF
The receiving port. Such n system
would result in hopeless corgcSj ion,
and practically all Of the 1j,00O,O00
pounds Of foreiGn mail matter receiY-
Ell at New York on an average Of re-
rent years Is ready, sorted and sacked
when the steamers make port. This
work is done In the sea pOstoGiccs
aboard the ships and means days
saved In the time Of delivery Of mail
matter intended for inland points.
In the huge mass OF mail brought
into New York each year there are On
an average SO.OOO,OOO separate pieces,
many thousands with inadequate ad
dresses, yet TO such n degree Of eff
cheney has the operation Of the sea
postonlccs been brought and so care
FULLY IS the work done that less than
800 errors are made annually. AS the
entire quantity OF the ocean mail re-
cclvcd In Il year would fill 2,20O stand
ard mail cars m almost incredible ac-
curacy Is indicated than one er
ror OF any kind whatever for every
four carloads Of mail.
Congress authorized the sorting OF
mail on board conveying steamships IN
1890, but 1t was not until the year fol
lowing that any systematic effort was
made to do so. The work OF the sea
poStoilicc is very similar TO that Of the
railway mail service. On board n
large liner there will be usually two
United States clerks, two in the EN-.
ploy Of the country from which the
steamer sails and several subaltcrns
or portcrs. This force will on nn aver
age trip open and sort from 500 to 600
sacks OF mail, probably, consisting Of
100000 ordinary letters and 1000 res
istered letters, besides $50 600 par.
GELS and periodicals.. Mail for New
York city Is distributed and separate
~ sacked for each Of the stations and
that for the United States generally
according to schedule which has -
divisions. In addition to the mail for
the United States, the sea postoilic.
clerks must sort that destined for Gu
ba, Mexico, Canada and the orient, o
great deal OF the last class being for
wardcd by rail to San Francisco and
thence by steamer
TO facilitate matters two mail boats
arn maintained M Now York and these
meet incoming steamers at the quar-
antine station. one taking on the mail
bags intended for direct delivery to
trains and stcamlng directly to the
railway stations along the river front
the other that for New York city and
such others rs require rehandling. The
sea postoniccs cost the government
something less than $3,O0O,O0O per an
num.-Harpcr's
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
MANTON

Business is showing very decided gain
at the Manton Mill.
Mrs. Frank Hawkins, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
A. Prev and family have removed from
Olneyville to Cedar St.
Arthur Maron, clerk at John J. Hughes,
is on the sick list this week.
Miss Bertha Giblin, of Carolina, is the
guest of Miss Susie Birmingham this week.
George w. Cox and family, have remov-
ed from Westminster st. to Rye St. in the
annex.
Mrs. Howard, of Springfield, Mass, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Howard.
DIR. Robbins of Thornton, gave an ad-
dress at the Johnston Grammar School on
Lincoln Day.
St. Gertrude's Branch, /. c. b. U. held
a we'll attended whist in Foresters' Hall
on Tuesday evening,
An operetta for the benefit OF st. Peter s
Church will be given in Holden'sl Hall
next Monday evening.
Fred Reid and several friends went on
a fishing trip to Chepachet on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
supper will be given in Forester's
Hall on Saturday evening of this week by
Mr. Irving Evans class Of St. Peters Sun.
day School. Mayor Fletcher and other
prominent speakers are expected.
Otto Newman had the misfortune to
loose the fingers of his left hand on We'd
nesday afternoon. He~was at work with
corn stalk cutting machine and his hand
was drawn into the cutter. He is now at
the city hospital.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

~ aaekterioloaist.


A Richmond negro Glanced to meet
on the street IL friend who complained
of much "misry." indeed, the alllict-
ed one was in despair, so "tuckered
out was he.
"Wot seems to be de matter| ask
ed the first negro.
Jim" said the other with moan
and gesture indicating the portion of
his anatomy that was giving him so
much trouble. rs got sech awful pains
in nah back hcah"
Jim assumed an air Of great solem
nifty and wisdom. "In dat case" said
he, "dere's only one thing 70 yo' to
do. Jes' yo' put yo's'f in de hands o
dat Doctah Blank. | hears dat he's
de finest backteriologist In de whole
souf."-New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
ASHLAND

Mrs. Joseph p. Sheldon, who has been a
summer resident of this place for num-
Der of years, died at her home in Provi-
dence on Tuesday. The funeral services
were held to. day.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
KOCKLAND

Mrs. w. l.. Hawkes. visited in North
Scituate this week.
Ernest Briggs, formerly of this place, is
visiting his father here.
w. A. Battey who has been sick with
pneumonia, is much better.
A masquerade dance will be held at
Red Mill Hall on Saturday evening of this
week.
Some Of the railroad men attended the
performance at Kciths Theatre one night
this week.
Edw. w. Meehan and wife of Auburn,
r. l., spent Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. W..
l.. Hawkes..
A pink tea and entertainment will be
given at G.. A. X. Hall on Saturday even
ing of this week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Rockland
Church met with Mrs. John B, Manches-
ter last Tuesday afternoon.
Lester Waterman, conductor on the
Providence & Daneson division, has been
sick with quincy sore throat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

Why those headaches
Why should you not read more than
few minutes without discomfort
Why should your eyes give you trouble Z
Because it is proof of severe eye strain.
The only right way to relieve that strain
is to remove the cause. Many people have
been relieved of persistent headaches by
having their eyes correctly examined and
fitted with suitable glasses.
An examination of your eyes by our Re-
gistered Optometrist, MIR. II. Prest, Will
tell whether strain is the probable cause of
vour Headaches 1t you do not need glasses
YOU will be candidly told so We examine
ewes in the evening Just as vel as day time
open Monday, Friday and Saturday even
ings All kinds of repairing and replac-
ing broken lenses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
HARMONY

Laurel Grange will hold a regular meet
ing this evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

We do all kinds OF Job Printing
Our prices are right-and work
ready when promised
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Wisconsin Seeing the LIsht.

Milwaukee (Wis.) Journal-Just go
ahead and nominate Taft, with Will
son the opposing candidate, and see
what happens to the Grand Old Party
right here in wisconsin. There'll be
the worst grade-crosslng horror that
ever happened north of Neenah.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
See Wilson as Next President.

Roswell IN. NJ Record-The Re-
publican newspapers are afraid OF
Woodrow Wilson for 1912 and their
fear Is made manifest in variety
OF ways. Since the election Of last
week when New Jersey did not do 80
we'll as it might have done, these pa
pers have taken occasion to renew
their attacks on Wilson. But, never
theless, Woodrow Wilson will be elec.
ted president OF the United States
next year.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
SENTIMENT Of
COUNTRY SHOWN
Editorial Comment Proves Wood
row Wilson Is Almost Unani-
nous Choice for President.
GROWS STRONGER EVERY DAY
Democratic Party Has Opportunity OF
Signalling Its Return to Power
With the Election OF an
Ideal Chief Executive.
sIanIfIcant Missouri Comment.

Significant Missouri Comment.
Independence (Mo.) Examiner-The
Clinton Democrat remarks: MANY
Missourians would be glad to see
Champ Clark President; others would
prefer JOS w. Folk; but IL the nom
ination has TO leave this State nine
out OF ten Missouri Democrats would
prefer Gov. Woodrow Wilson. This
Is very significant"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Michigan for Wilson.

Marquette (Mlch) MINI. Journal
The New Jersey candidate has big
following among the Democrats OF
Michigan and stands a fair show of
having the Wolverine delegation In
the National convention ranged be-
hind his banner.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
Sinister Purpose Apparent.

Raleigh IN. c. News-Observer-
When you read a New York paper
complimentng some Southern man or
State for Conservatism" in the same
article that 1t opposes Woodrow Will
son, 1t may be well to look and see
to what party and business interest
the aforesaid paper belongs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
His Worth Recognized.

Long Branch IN. j. Record-Pic-
lures of great men adorn the edit
orial sanctum Of Editor II. p. Bennett
at the Press office. There you will
find photos of statesmen of the past.
present and future. Governor Will
son, of course, Is in the limelight.
Instead of putting Wilson's name un-
der the portrait he has placed there
these words: "A Man"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16
General Trend Toward Wilson.

Winder (Ga.) Notwithstanding to
the sentiment OF the country, as
shown by interviews in newspapers as
we'll as editorials. the trend toward
the nomination Of Gov. Woodrow
Wilson, of New Jersey, for the presi-
dency Is growing stronger every day.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-16

Ottawa (Kan.) Republican-It Is a
significant fact that the Taft news
papers all have special antipathy
for Woodrow Wilson. They make a
prominent display of every item Of
news that seems to favor any other
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton. Wonder why?
Newark post., 1912-08-28

Gen. Armstrong has SO conduct
ed his fight that he has created no
autagonism. Rather lie has made
friends which will likely throw
him their support after it is found
their local favorites cannot win.
Aside from having several pied ged
delegates, he is reported as being
second choice of delegates now
pledged to Monahan and Brady.
John Pearce Cam. the well
known local attorney. is candi-
date on the Democratic ticket for
irothonotary. There should be an
interesting fight for that office in
the nearby hundreds as William
II. Evans, of Pencader. is also a
candidate on the Republican
ticket.
Newark post., 1912-08-28

A large number of the canning
factories Of the lower section of
the Delaware Maryland and Vir-
Slnla peninsula are going into the
canning OF sugar corn on an eX-
tenslve scale this season.
Thomas Dutton. small boy of
Wilmington. who was recently
bitten by mad dog, is taking the
Pasteur treatment under the di-
rection of the State Board of
Health. The number taking the
Pasteur treatment is much
smaller this summer than during
l9ll. One reason is believed to
be the more general enforcement
OF the muzzle ordinances.
Newark post., 1912-08-28

didates for the sake Of harmony a /
candidate from one OF the lower
counties may be selected. The
name Of DR.. Paynter, Of George
town. and Mr.. Ridgely, Of Dover,
have been mentioned in this con
nection. New Castle Democrats,
however. are not going to let the
nomination 90 to lower Delaware
unless they should get in a hope
less deadlock.
The delegates have now been
chosen from all the rural hun
dreds and without contest.
There will be several contests in
Wilmington at the primaries on
September Z. for delegates to the
State Convention. The delegates
selected from White Clay, Pen
cader. Mill Creek and Christiana
hundreds are as follows: White
CLAY Creek. Eben B. Frazer. John
Pearce Cam. Andrew l.. Fisher,
James r. Marshall and j. Allen
Morrison: Pencader. 7. Roseby
McMullen. John 7. Mahoney,
Stephen O'Rourke, Harry Mcln-
/ tire and c. H. Salmon; Christiana.
iB. w. Housed. William S. Alex
ander, Michael w Maloney, John
w. Chapple and John II. Dorman;
Mill Creek. John j. Murray, Ed
ward j. Murray, Thomas Touhey.
Jeremiah A. Moynihan and Ma
/ thaniel Richards.
The delegates from the rural
hundreds viii be much more a.
yided than those in Wilmington.
It is claimed that Senator Mona
CHAN will get at least 10 OF the 10
/ delegates in Wilmington. IL Is
likely that Charles ID. Bird ana
possibly General Armstrong VIII
also get some support from WI
minpton. In the rural hundreds
White Clay will be solid for Gen
eral Armstrong. st. Georges i'r Il
Mr. Brady and Brandywine FOR
Mr. Bird. The delegates IN the
other hundreds will be divided.
Senator Monaghan will get more
support in the county than ne was
at first given credit for. lie VIII
likely get all the delegates from
New Castle and some from Chris
t;ana Red Lion, Mill Creek and
Pencader. General Armstrong
will also likely get some support
from those hundreds with the ex'
ception Of New Castle
Newark post., 1912-08-28
News Locally

The squirrel shooting season in
Cecil county opens September /.
New Castle county farmers are
Waglng war on the groundhog.
The willy little animals are per-
slstent in digging deep holes to
get out Of dangers way. and it is
these holes that have caused the
grangers to make war on them
and ii possible eXterminate them
from that section. The holes in
the fields often cause horses to
break their legs.
Newark post., 1912-08-28
AT the Sign Of the White Light
Absent Ones

Absence makes the heart grow
fonder but the memory OF the abb
sent one becomes vague and dim.
You long to picture i'll your mind
inst how HE or SHE" would
look, but there's mysterious some
thing which makes the mental pic
ture impossible.
But if you had a photograph be-
fore YOU, then you could recall the
forgotten face, yes, even the kind
acts, the gentle words.
wouldn't that ONE" so far
away appreciate your photograph
too.
WHY not call today at the NEW
STUDIO over Ed. rbeners Post
Card and Music Shop, and look
over the latest styles.
limited Portrait ( View Company
Newark post., 1912-08-28
DEg:OCRATIC POLITICS

Continued from page 5
salisbury. i'm arranging for con-
ference OF the various Democratic
candidates for Governor to be
held at his Office today. The con-
ference is to be only between the
candidates from this county. This
Includes Senator Monaghan, Cen
eral Armstrong, Millard +. DAVIS,
Of Wilmington; Charles d. BIRD,
Of Brandywine hundred, and
Frederick Brady, Of Middletown.
While the purpose OF the confer
ence has been announced as just a
plan to talk over the Guberna-
torial situation. there are many
Democrats who are anxious 10
find ont Just what this latest move
Of Saulsbury's means. He is sup
posed to be an out and out Mona
chan supporter. first, last and all
the time, and why he should de-
sire the other candidates to enter
into a conference with Senator
Monaghan is something that is
arousing the interest OF Demo
Gratis and Republicans alike.
Friends of General Armstrong
continue to do active work IN his
behalf While Senator Monaghan
Is expected to get more votes on
the first ballot in the Democratic
caucus than any other candidate,
II IS predicted by many that
should there be a second ballot III
the caucus. some of the Monaghan
Supporters will likely go to Cen
tlaI Armstrong. and it looks as
though he would be next to Sena-
Tor Monaghan in the number OF
Candidates on the first ballot.
such a deSertion would be a
strong move in the Newark man $
layOr 1t is also argued that Gen
sral Armstrong has strong fol.
owing III the lower counties, ana
llat II the matter is fought out on
the floor Of the convention, ne
would likely get considerable sup
port from Kent and especially
'assex county.
There is a possibility, however
hal the nomination may not come
70 New Castle county. Although
'ae two lower counties have beer
Gonceding the GubernatOrial nom
nation to New Castle, there arr
hundreds of Democrats who be
''eSe that because of so many can
Newark post., 1912-08-28
FIRE ALARMS

In case of fire call the following
telephone numbers in succession:
27 D
90 A
33 D
17Z
81 D
By order of
Fire Chief WILSON.
Newark post., 1912-08-28
LODGE MEETINGS
OPERA HOUSE
ODD FELLOWS HALL

Monday-Jr. Order American Me-
chanics, 7.30 p. m.
Saturday-Knights of Golden
Eagle, 7.30 p. m.
Thursday. o. O. F., 7.30 p. m.
Town Council-1st Monday night
of every month.
Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Com
pany-First Friday night of the
month.
White Clay Camp, No. 5, Wood
men of the World-1st and Sd
Wednesdays
Newark post., 1912-08-28
BOARD OF EDUCATION

President-Edward l.. Richards.
Secretary and Treasurer-Dr. Joel
S. Gilfillan.
Robert Gallaher, George F. Fergu-
son, j. David Jaquette
Newark post., 1912-08-28
Some


SOUVENIRS of NEWARK
Talking Machines and Supplies
Edison, Columbia and Victor
Pictures Framed to Order
fright on the Place while you wait)
Souvenir Post Cards and Local Views In area
Variety.
Anything Photographed Anywhere, In any size
Or style at short notice.
Newark post., 1912-08-28
DIR e c T Q r Y
Municipal
Transportation

Municipal TRANSPORTATION
b. M. Thompson j. w. Brown
j. IL. Hosslnger G. B. Evans
Joseph Dean
Newark post., 1912-08-28
.-,,prRS OF COUNCIL

MAYOR %Mavor-J. H. Kossinger. . ,,
Mayo, rr District-Robert B. Nor
h'sss rison, Joseph Luton
Middle District G. Fader' r.
+; +; .orn y, District T.. B. Frazer, f..
y. otsrv and Treasurer-S. b.
Meeting Nee of Council-lst Monday
;rbt Of every month.
Newark post., 1912-08-28
NEWARK TOWN LIBRARY
BANKS

Meeting of Directors, National
Bank, every Tuesday morning.
Meeting Of Directors of Newark
Trust Company, every Wednes-
day evening at 8 o'clock.
Newark post., 1912-08-28
BOARD OF TRADE

BOARD OF TRADE
p,esidpnt-D. C. Rose.
v;cp.President-Jacob Thomas.
rs 4. W. Cooch.
cecratarv-W. H. Taylor.
COMMITTEES
Industrial, Financial
II G NJ. Kollock Jacob Thomas
q = W Griffin E. L. Richards
r . Short r. F. Armstrong
II W NcNeal f. w. Cooch
c,ot;st;cs Educational
" r Wilson G.. A. Harter
X N 1Totherall Dir. Walt Steele
/. X. Bowen
legislature Membership
! p Armstrong p. M. Sherwood
~ G Henry John Pilling
Il p WRIGHT VIM. H. Taylor
Newark post., 1912-08-28
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

W. H. Taylor, Secretary.
Meeting first Tuesday night of
each month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-16
WAS HIS TURN TO LAUGH
Uncle Aaron Alfred Wanted Nothing
to Disturb Him During Period of
Enjoyment.

cts a matter of total indifference
to me whether Capper beats Hodges,
or vice-vercy!" triumphantly ex.
claimed Uncle Aaron Allerd. The Bull
gars may put the Turks to the sword
as fast as they can ketch up with 'em.
for all care. I am not troubled about
Stubb's defeat by What's-his-name. My
nephew, Claud Duval Sisson, who
looks just that way, and has lived on
me ever since he graduated from the
village academy, three years ago,
.b'cuz I didn't have the nerve to give
him both barrels in vital spot, and
differed with and from me in politics
and religion and for the same length
of time, and acted superior to me
b'cuz he didn't have to work and I
did, has just married, under tho i'm
preston that he is going to enjoy a
good home and a vacation all the rest
of his life, a large and eminently able
red-headed widow lady with master
full methods and six children, dod-
blast him! Hi-lo! Hi-lee! Oh-lay-ee-
hoo! Lay-he-e-e-e-e!"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-16
Cat in Church,

A stray cat roamed into the Metho.
dist church one morning at the 1920
service and for time all service was
interrupted while some of the men,
bers of the church tried to catch it.
Rev. J. N. Patterson was speaking IN
the pulpit at the time and Choirmaster
Henry King left the loft to chase the
cat out
Finally other members followed in
the pursuit and the cat seemed to play
tag with It's pursuers, much to the
amusement and delight of the entire
congregation. Finally Pastor Patter-
son suggested that the cat be let alone
and the service continue, which was
done, and the cat after while started
from the front platform without inter-
ruption, walked down the aisle and
passed out of the building.-Thomp-
sonville Cor. Hartford Courant
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-16

Wolgast rather than saw off leg,
WILL tackle the weller weights -..
Joe Wood Of the Red Sox Is bugs
on aeroplanes and talks of buying one.
1t was announced some time ago
that Chick Evans would retire from
golf for business.
Rube Marquard's advertising may
boost him in vaudeville, but not in
advanced baseball.
1t looks as if Oscar Witt will take
care of the third base corner for the
Tigers next season
Ralph Works, the further Detroit
pitcher, will draw salary from Garry
Hermann next season.
Joe Jackson, says a report, is the
hrst holdout, but Felix Chouinard may
assert he had a scoop on that.
Hal Chase, the great first baseman
may never play baseball again. He
has started to play basket ball.
Packey Mcfarland said he might
retire, but goes right on training for
fear something might turn up.
Jack Powell and Jimmy Stephens
OF the Browns are going to get the can
next spring, according to reports.
Spanking may prove effective as a
punishment for nonthinking football
plays, but it wouldn't do in baseball
1t has been tried and failed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-16
PHEASANT TOOK LONG WALK
Remarkable Pedestrian Excursion to
tho Credit of English Bird
In America.

Some years ago wealthy resident
of our hills stocked his game pre-
serve with English pheasants, which
have now spread over the country.
The pheasant is walker. You can
not mistake his tracks, for he puts
one foot neatly down directly in front
of the other, making a clean impress
sion, as if he had picked it up again
very carefully. One morning found
close to the house the end of a pleas
ant trail. Something had evidently
scared him, and he had risen from
the ground, brushing the snow on
both sides with the first flap of his
wings. Curious to see how far he
had walked, ! put on my. pedometer
and followed that trail. It led me
through my little swamp, up the hin
through neighbours yard, across the
road, through spruce hedge, across
the great lawn of big summer estate,
into the woods behind. l put on my
snow shoes in the woods and kept on.
The trail finally ceased in a brush
heap, where the snow was tracked all
about, and in one place scratched
through the brown leaves. That
pheasant had walked exactly one mile
and quarter-a long walk for bird!
And In all that distance there was no
sign that he had stopped to scratch for
food. 1t was as if he had set out
deliberately to walk to my house. I
could not f1atter myself that such was
the case; doubtless some sense of his
had told him it was useless to scratch:
or perhaps he had fed from the
bushes through which he had walked.
But his trail was without a break
Walter Prichard Eaton, in Harper's
Magazine.