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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
PARLOR OUT OF DATE
NEARLY EVERYBODY NOW HAS
A LIVING ROOM.
How This Apartment Should Be Deco
rated and Furnished - Down
Stairs Front Room or Dutch
Hall the Best Choice.

Today almost every one has a hv.
ing room, and any house is incom-
plete without one. Some people are
10th to let go of the old-fashioned and
hopeessly out-of-date parlor, with its
set of plush furniture, its what-not
and its lace curtains.
Still. every one would like to be up
to date, if possible; and IN this arti-
Gle It will be the endeavor to show
how a parlor can be turned Into liV.
ing room and how a living room
should be furnished.
The room to choose for the purpose
would, of course, depend on the con-
venience Of the family; but In the
average house the downstairs front
room or the Dutch hall would be the
best choice. Should this be tmprac-
tical, either the front or back room on
the second floor could be made to an
sWer.
Except In the case Of the Dutch hall,
where the woodwork Is stained to
blend we'll with the surroundings, or
when, in individual cases. it is con-
sidered best to leave 1t the way 1t Is,
1t is usually advisable to change the
color of the woodwork to white or
cream. Even in the hall this has been
worked out most successfully by paint
ing all the wood white with the eX-
ception of the staircase. where the
tread of the stairs and The handrail
are of mahogany
AS to the wallpaper. 1t is best to
choose a plain color or a dull two
toned stripe, which gives the same ef-
feet. 1t is kinder to the pictures, and
one Is not apt to tire Of it so easily. A
light, rich tan In an imitation weave
IS an inexpensive and effective selec-
ton, and when this or any other neu-
trail tone Is chosen, It leaves one more
free to use touches Of color IN differ
ent parts of the room. 1t Is also we'll
to bear In mind that tan paper I'M
proves any furniture.
Other colors suitable for the living
! room are old blue, old rose and a
medium green. Brown might be In
Guided In the list. but it is rather a
somber color unless the room Is very
sunny. Red is to be avoided. 1t Is
very rarely successful, and unless one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
Maine Woods Tragedy.

Because some small boys drank
Whit Toothaker's and Han Winnings
sap, replacing the contents CT the sap
buckets with water. Messrs. ToOthaker
and Vining both express the opinion
that this has been mighty unsatis-
factory syrup season. With visions Of
gallons of golden syrup the men
tapped their naples and waited pa
tiently for a run of sap. 1t came as
they supposed, and when they gath
cred the well-flled buckets their eyes
glistened In anticipation of the treat
In store. Then came the boiling pro.
cess. High rose the flames about the
pans and kettles, but still higher rose
the indignation Of Messrs. Toothaker
and Vining because the Sap" refused
to turn into syrup. The liquid in the
pans gave forth a vast amount OF
steam, but that was all there was
doing. Finally both men gave up in
disgust what seemed to be hopeless
task. The next day Whit said to
Han, did you get any syrup out Of
the sap you boiled down Yesterday?
No." replied Han, this has been a
mighty POOR sap year. Maine Woods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05

WE'LL BUILT AND CONVENIENTLY
situated house Of six rooms and bath:
.ot water heat; city water: electric
.-EtS: cement cellar: laundry tubs;
'hicEen house: on same lot a good store
toiug thrivin" business: binding con-
aims big front S;;l"&roum. rear StOr-
- room: wagon sheds. etc: house
."Hlui at $50 pc" month. store at $40
rrr month: permanent tenants. if Gc-
:!rcd: lot 5OXI&t feet: thicIiy settled
community: clos" to station: 30 min
les ride from city: price for both.
l.5nr Alexander Sutcr, 3i2 Evans
Bldg. phone Main TO22.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
Eashionis ancles
IS5a-9e>1E@S

Black princess lace, plated, borders
a frill Of plated chiffon.
Tiny white pearl oblong buttons
trim a side frill of plated net.
Flat loops of black velvet ribbon
cascade all the way down the central
panel of a double frill of white lace.
A charming fichu Is of very fine and
silky batiste embroidered in both
solid and eyelet work and bordered
with white and fringe.
Miniature silk roses, perfumed with
any desired sacbet powder, come all
ready to sew In the top OF the corset,
within the top Of a sleeve, or any
where that q bit OF perfume may be
concealed, to lend its sweetness to the
costume. These little sachet roses
come in white and in pink. and set
of them makes a charming gift for q
dainty girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
MAKING Himself Solid.

When L. c. Probert went 10 Wash
ington as 4 newspaper correspondent
,or the Associated Press he asked a
friend to show him over the senate
and give him proper introduction to
n! the senator's Finally they went
into the office OF Senator Stone OF
Missouri. Stone was exceedingly po-
lite and made Probcrt feel at home.
81 used to be in ST. Louis myself"
vouchsafed Probert. Il was a wit
ness in the suit which the St. Louis
Star brought against the Associated
Press for being a trust"
Yes" remarked Stone. Il re-
member that case very WE'LL
81 was on the Associated Press at
that time" continued Probert with
great enthusiasm, land tell you our
lawyers made the fellow on the other
side look like an idiot-"-PopulaF
Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
Placing and Treatment Of the Table

is very partial to it, it Is better not
to attempt it when there is such a
wide choice of other beautiful colors.
IF one should feel impelled to buy a
figured paper, choose an inconspicuous
one, as the shocks one receives on first
beholdlng a room papered with pat
tern selected from Il stingy little SAM
pie shown at the paperhanger's are
many and varied. These figured pa
pers, chosen from samples. are so oft
en- terrible disappointment. it IS real
~ better not to indulge. At the very
lowest. the cost of having good-siZed
room papered, not counting the cell
ing, would be So or 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
Stylish Gloves,

White is still the proper shade in
gloves, but tans are also good form
and the various shades OF taupe are
growing in popularity Champagne
color is correct with the right cos.
tune, and black gloves will be much
worn with the seasons popular white
costumes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas bills for the quarter ending
.i une, 1912, having been delivered, this
5 to notify all customers that a dis
ount Of 80 cents per 1000 feet will
&c allowed on all bills paid on or be-
ore July /, 1912. After that date
10 discount will be allowed, and de-
inquents will ne required to make
arly settlement. By order # the
ommittec on Light.
J. B. WALLER, Clerk of Gas.
Jc24td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-05

EGH SilE:--A square piano crosse
.EoCdj with sweet tone. For particC
as. apply to No. 2l2 y. Washington
street
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
TOWN COUNCIL

Stanton A. Winsor and Warren w. Ben.
nett was appointed appraisers Of damsg.
done by dogs.
Elmer l.. Blackmer was appoin' Ell
a special constable under the dog law.
Following is list Of caretakers Of GENE.
teries under the trust funds: Huldah
Brayton, Arthur b. Dexter, otis Foster,
Arthur b. Dexter, Mahala Cole Georg
l.. Hopkins, Robert Simmons, John T.
Shippee, Job Randall, Mary A. Ford, Job
Randall, John K. BuckIin, Charles r.
Shippee, Job T. Burgess, William A Full
Ter, Levi Wood, +. o. Wood, Collins, I'd.
win W. Collius, J. w. Burgess, William
A. Fuller
The following bills were allowed and
ordered paid: SO 90 to Walter 4. Sim.
mons for warning jurors and town meet.
ings, s7o s. for work on the highway,
s.. So to Providence Telephone Company.
s. 90 to II. w. Smith, ". ID. medical ex.
sminer for viewing body Of William
Spears, s4.So 10 Providence Journal Com
pany for Advertising liquor license
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
GRANT, ENILLE

Dr. Memmert's house is being re.
painted
G. a Carter visited friends in Danielson
this week.
A well is being driven for the Stone
leigh Water Co
Charles K. Seamens has taken a posi-
tion in Sanford, Me.
Daniel Young has recovered from an
attack Of the measles
The Graniteville schools begun the
spring term on Monday.
Mrs. Levi Jowett expects to visit rela
tives in Kansas this m'nth
The Granitevi.le Volunteer Fine Asset.
alton will hold its annual Field Day, May
goth.
James Ward has returned from the
Parade Street Hospital, improved in
health
Work is soon to begin on the new gar
age and auto repair shop, which will be
located near the Centerdale Station. The
location is considered a good one and the
enterprise can hardly fail to be a success
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
PROBATE COURT

Charles B. Cole, Warren X. Howard and
George l.. Hopkins were appointed ap-
praisers Of the estate Of Elizabeth J. Hof-
maun, ward.
Mozart Lucier was appointed admins
TRAITOR Of the estate of Lena r. Lucier,
bond $50; surety, Gelas Lucler; appraisers,
Peter Lucier, Philip Lucier and George
Lewis
George Spears and Nancy Munyon were
appointed administrators Of the estate #
William Spears, bond 500; surety, George
c. ClaPp; appraisers, George {. Clapp,
Frank r. Briggs and George X. Tucker.
A petition for the appointment Of a
guardian Of Wallace p. Hopkins, a minor,
was received and notice ordered.
The administrators Of the estate Of Ira A.
Hopkins returned an inventory Of the per-
sonal estate amounting to s3755.55, which
was ordered recorded.
The administ ator Of the estate Of
Darius Hopkins presented an inventory Of
the personal estate amounting to SII4.7o,
which was ordered recorded
The administrator Of the estate OF Susan
NJ. Hopkins presented an inventory Of the
personal estate amounting TO $50 90,
which was ordered recorded.
The guardian of the person and estate Of
Elizabeth J. Holman presented an iuyen.
tory Of the personal estate amounting to
s9. so, which was ordered recorded
The administrators Of William Spears
was authorized to sell all the articles
named III the inventory at private sale.
A petition for the appointment Of con-
seryator Of the estate Of Sarah NJ. Phillips,
An aged 4erson, was received aud referred
to the fourth day Of May for consideration.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
FOSTER CENTER.

Miss s. Tessie Hill commenced schoo
last Monday at the Centre.
Mr.. Warren A. Howard made a busi
ness trip TO Providence on Monday.
Miss Matilda Simpson of Providence
visited at Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Bray
tons this week
Miss Marion Aylsworth, who has beer
spending the winter in Providence, return.
ed to her home here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Simmons hav,
recently removed from the Foster AS lun
into II. W. Benefits cottage at the Centre
Mr. and Mrs Edward J. Whieh ad
aud son Luther, of Providence, were the
guests Of Mr. aud Mrs. Henry X. Luther
over Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
SEVRES PORCELAIN.
An Artistic Flower Group That De-
ceived a French King.

An Artistic Flower Group That De-
oeived a French King.
The manufacture Of Sevres ware IL
one of the oldest and most character
istic arts OF the French. The Sevres
potteries have long been under the di-
rect control and patronage OF the gov
ernment and are in receipt OF an an
nual subsidy.
A royal porcelain factory was first
established at Nincennes I'm 1745 under
Louis Nv. and produced many notable
pieces of ware, particularly bouquets.
On one occasion, II Is related, his mai
esty was the victim Of practical joke.
One Of the exceedingly lifelike bou-
quets having been placed in his green
house by Nine de Pompadour, the
king on his next visit TO the place
stopped and i'm all good faith attempted
To smell the rare exotic.
The factory was transferred from
Nincennes 10 Sevres In lIJG, since
which date II has sent forth works OF
almost inestlmable value. Porcelain
pastes, colored by metallic oxides, are
now compounded there which resist the
action OF the most fiery furnace. and
the enamels and glazes have marvel
Gus transparency and luster. Almost
every tint which can be impaired to
porcelain IS here - white, turquoise
blue, all the greens, the delicate rose
pink which has received the name OF
Du Barry and even scarlet, one Of
the most difficult colors TO retain under
the intense heat of the baking fur
naces.
Sevres porcelain has always been
an expensive production, for the most
skilled artists have been employed in
It's manufacture. Formerly the finest
pieces were made solely for royalty
and were sold only by royal permission.
The prices paid in modern times for
some Of these specimens have steadily
increased until they have become star
tling.-EXchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12

Did YOU ever hear Of the lump fish?
Well. it's a peculiar species found in
salt water. This strange fish possesses
a sucker formed 10y two ventral hns.
which are SO shaped that when the
ish reclines on a rock the fins act rs
suckers and hold IL firmly. As soon rs
the eggs are deposited In shallow pits
between stones. the female fCc!n;
that she has done her part. deserts
them and the male at once assumes
charge and guards the eggs until they
hatch out and then the young until
they are able 10 take care of them
selves. In moving round b. Is closely
followed 10y the numerous family
which has given rise to the term hen
aud chickens" At times they attach
themselves 80 the sides of their parent
b. their sucking disks. thus presenting
4 singular appearance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
a Man Who Really Hated Women,

A will OF confirmed woman hater,
Curious and Famous Wills" Is that ~
a rich old bachelor who had endured
much from attempts made by his fam
lily to put him under the yoke Of
matrimony and who wrote: 81 beg that
my executors will see that am buried
where there is no woman inferred.
either to the right or to the left of me.
Should this not be practicable In the
ordinary course OF things / direct that
they purchase three graves and bury
leaving the two others unoccupied.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
SOUTH SCITUATE

The town election come next month.
The Scituate schools begin the spring
term on Monday, April 29 h.
Town Clerk Henry IL. Potter visited the
Rhode Island Agricultural College at
Kingston on Monday with the House Com
mittee Of Finance of the General Assem-
bly,, Of which he is a member.
The Scituate Town Council held a
regular meeting on Thursday afternoon
All the members Of the council were pre-
sent. Quite a number of bills were audit
ed and some other business of a routine
character transacted. The council will
hold a special meeting next Monday even
ing.
Faster, as we'll as Palm Sunday, was
well observed at Trlnitg Church, South
Sciluate. Tie altar vas decorated with
flowers Easter hymns were sung, Mrs.
Howard Barden, leading and Mrs. Hurch-
ard at the organ. An Easter sermon was
preached by Rev. George 5, Pine. A
goodly number were present and there
was large Easter offering. Services are
held at Trinity Church every Sunday after
noon at IS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
ELATNILLE

Farmers in this section are beginning to
think about spring work,
Gardner Howard of Foster has been
appointed administrator Of the estate OF
the late Sarah J Briggs.
Thomos w. Penney will sell a quantity
of personal property at auction on Tues.
day, April 23rd at 10 O'Clock. Coomer S.
Ford IS the salesman.
The annual session Of the State Council,
Order United American Mechanics, will
be held at Odd Fellows Hall in Providence
on Tuesday, April 25rd
K +. Pratt, the we'll known OlneyylIe
cigar manufacturer, was in town ON Mon
day. Mr.. Pratt makes and sells the Figaro
cigar, which has big sale in this section.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
STILLWATER

Ruth Mackie has the scarlet fever, but
there is no doubt about her recovery.
Mr.. Joseph Ganiepy, late from the West,
is visiting his brother, Fred Ganiepy, OF
this village
Many friends here are glad to hear t al
Mrs L. f.. Barney Of Providence, is on the
road TO recovery.
There is dangerous place on Sherman S
Hill. Z. l.. Williams, road surveyor, con.
templates repairing it in the future,
The rain of Sunday evening caused
some young men from out of town, to have
o'clock for a taxi to take them home
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
NORTH %CITUATE

l.. G Hohler has s'ar,ed his ice delivery
for The season.
Arthur SpauIdiug has purchased Lucius
B. Steere's farm in Glocester.
Allan Angel, who has been sick during
the past few months, is improving
Mrs. Henry o. Wheeler is critically i'll
at her home in the Trimtown District.
The Pentecostal Church held services at
the Congregational Church last Sunday.
The next meeting of North Scituate
Grange Will be held on Wednesday, April
18TH
Irving Spencer is 20 have Davis Acety.
lene gas plant for lighting at his new
residence.
Ii is rumored that the Tiinghast Win
sor place near Sauudersvile, has been
sold to Fall River parties.
A large delegation Of the members of
North Scituate Grange, visited Greenyille
Grange last Tuesday evening.
Miss Matte Smith, who has been away,
visiting friends in Providence and other
places, returned home OH Monday.
The Glenford Cornet Band will give a
concert and entertainm mt in the Congre.
gational Church on Friday evening of this
week.
At the Advent Church Sunday, preach
ing at I,3o. Subject-"The Righ OF
Wrong, or is Evil Eternal?" Evening
subject-"The Voice from the Cloud and
the Voice Of Christ"
Mrs Mary f.. Vose, Mrs Carpenter Of
Edgewood, Mrs. Donald K. Jackson Miss
Bernice Alexander and Mrs. Cyril A.
Babcock of Providence, were tbe guests of
Mrs. John +. Paulding this week.
The McEwen Farm on Hartford Pike
has just been sold through the agency of
L. O. Card, Of Providence to Rev. George
Payson Rowel of Southbridge, Mass.
Mr. Rowell is Congregational minister,
who use the place for poultry farm
quarterly meeting of the corporation
of the Free Baptist Church was held on
Monday. The resignation of Rev. +. J.
Dark as pastor OF the church was read,
the same TO take fleet the last Of June. 1t
was voted to accept the resignation. Con-
siderable routine business was transacted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
Pemmiean.

Pemmican. the prepared food used 30
much on polar expeditions. consists ~
two parts lean meat and one part fat
with two ounces OF ralslns 20 the
pound. Only the choicest cuts from
the choicest beef are used The lem
and the fat and the raisins are ground
and mixed and then packed I'm her
netically sealed cans. II Is eaten raw.
II II frozen when the time comes 10
use It, and cooking would detract from
It's nutritive qualities
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
KILLED ONE ANOTHER.
Psasey With a Bullet In His Heart
Shot His Opponent Dead.

psasley With Bullet In His Heart
Shot His Opponent Dead.
In his book "Vigilante Days and
Ways" Nathaniel Pitt Langford. the
author tells this story Of a typical
double tragedy OF those times:
"One Of the most memorable fights
In Nevada took place between Martin
Barnhardt and Thomas Peasley. Peas
ley was a man OF striking presence
and fine ability. He had been ser
geant-at-arms in the Nevada assembly.
In quarrel with Barnhardt at Car
son City he had been wounded In the
arm. Both Barnhardt and Peasley
claimed 10 be chief always a sufii-
cient cause Of quarrel between men
Of their stamp Meeting Peasley one
day after the fight, Barnhardt taunt-
lngly asked him II he was as good a
man then as he was at Carson.
This. replied Peasley, is neither
the time nor place 10 test that ques-
ton.
Soon afterward while Peasley was
seated I'm the Office OF the Ormsby
House in Carson engaged in conversa-
tion with some friends Barnhardt en-
tered and. approaching him. asked.
Are you hceledT
"'For heavens sake rejoined Peas
ley, are you always spelling for a
fightT
Yes cried Barnhardt. and without
further notice fred his revolver The
ball passed through Peasley's heart
Seeing that he had inflicted a fatal
wound. Barnhardt fed To the wash
room. closing the Widowed door after
him. Peasley rose and staggered 10
the door. ThrustIng his pistol through
the sash he fired and killed Barnhardt
instantly. Failing back In the arms
OF his friends. they laid him upon n
billiard table.
"Is Barnhardt deadT he whispered
as life was ebbIng.
HE is, was the answer given by
half dozen sorrowing friends.
"It is well. Pull my boots Off and
send for my brother Andy and with
these words on his lips he expired"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
IiARnONf

Miss Lois Newcomb Of Providence, spent
Sunday here.
Lueius Whip2le spent the Easter vaca
ton at his home here.
The schools in this section close the
spring term on May 10th.
Laurel Grange will hold a regular meet
ing on saturday Of next week.
Lucius Is. Steere has sold his farm to
Fred Spsul1ing OF North Sciiuate.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of Laurel Grange
meet on Tuesday with Mrs. Edward MORN
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
Elasticity Of Conscience.

In the rln 'nr.ty oc eases conscience
Is IN plaS'u urd very ncNihlc article.
winch will hc'r Il deal of stretching
and adapt i'solf 20 a great variety of
circumstances. Some people, 10y pru-
dent management ana leaving II or
piece 10y piece. like tanncl wals;coat
time 10 dispense with IL altogether.
but there be- others who can assume
the garment and throw IL of at pleas.
urc ana this, being the greatest and
most convenient Improvement, is the
one most in vogue From Dickens
"Old Curiosity Shop"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
ASHLAND

business is fairly good at the mill here.
Gland Master William II. Hervey and
board Of ofhcers wil visit Laurel Rebeksh
Lodge on Wednesday evening, April 74ih
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
TOWN or SCITUATE
Administration Notice

The Undersigned. executor OF the last will
and testament ~ sarah J.Briggs, late OF Sct
uatc. deceased, which said Will has been ad
United To probate 10y the Probate Court of
the town 90 Scttunte, herPhN gives notice
that he has accepted said trust Nnd has given
bond as 10y law required. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are hereby
notified to nlC them I'm the otlicc of the Clerk
of said Court, within siN months from the
date of the first advertisement hereof.
GARDNER HOWARD.
Foster Center. II. T., March -. 1912. Stmar2g
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
Startina the Eeud.

'The baby likes TO play with ny
hair"
But you don't trust him with II
when you are out, DO your inquired
her caller
And thus a cooiness arose between
two women who had been lifelong
friends Washington Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12

Temper causes the greatest affairs q
be decided by the most paltry reasons
u ohscures every talent. parslyzes ev
cry energy and renders ID. victims In
supportable.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12

The regular monthly meeting OF the Pro
bate Court and Town Council was held last
Saturday afternoon with the member, all
present..
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-12
FOR SALE,

"A horsepower Hurst orchard and
potato spray er, almost w, ior sale
very cheap, also some pedigrced
Berkshire pigs, at reduced prices.
GEORGE NJ. TUCKER,
North SCiIuate. r. |.