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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Same ThIno.

In the early days OF Arizona. an ell
derly and pompous chief justice was
presiding at the trial OF a murder case.
An aged negro had been ruthlessly
killed. and the only eye witness to the
murder was very small negro boy.
When he was called 10 give his testi-
mony, the lawyer for the defense OBJ
jected on the ground that he was too
young TO know the nature OF an oath.
and In examining him asked:
What would happen to you II you
told LIEF"
DE debbil 'ud git mel" the boy TO
piled
Yes. and I'd get you" sternly said
the chief Justice
Oats JUS what l said!" answered
the boy.-National Monthly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Advocates Free State University.

Boston.-The educational committee
Of the Boston Central Labor Union
has voted to recommend TO the main
body that the delegates TO the State
branch, A. +. of L. convention, advo-
cate a free State university in Mass
achusetts. The convention will meet
at Fall River Sept IS.
The matter of free university was
taken up as the result of investiga-
tions made of the free universities in
the West and the one in New York.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
JACK ROSE AS A CHURCH
LECTURER.
Noted Gambler to Talk on Life In
the Underworld"

South Norwalk, Conn.--Jack Rose,
the noted gambler, and principal wit
ness in the Rosenthal murder case,
will lecture for the benefit OF the
Christ Episcopal Church, his subject
being Life In the Underworld" The
entire proceeds from the lecture Will
90 to the church treasury. Roses Of.
fer to lecture free was I'm reply TO an
appeal sent out by the rector OF the
church, the Rev. J. Hopkins Brown,
which stated that funds were needed
10 meet certain obligations. A volun.
tary contribution fund was hoped for
10 meet the debt. but this was not
forthcoming, and TO raise the required
amount by the time IL was due, the
Rev Mr.. Brown found himself fac
ing a serious proposition. Jack Rose
responded to the appeal, with a check
for SO and an offer 90 lecture free
OF charge for the church benefit.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
NEW HAVEN MAY FACE LABOR
WAR.
Notice TO Abolish Seniority Rule ane
Division of Enuineers Given.

Division Of Engineers Given.
New Haven.-Thirty days notice. in
accordance with labor agreements. has
been given the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers and Firemen by the
New Haven road that the company
desires to abolish the division Of en-
gineers into six grades, and the Sc
niority rule. which governs promoters
in the service.
Grand Chief Stone OF the engineers
and w. 5. Carter, national president
OF the firemen, have been here study
ing conditions and canvassing the sit.
uation on the system. These two
rules provide for a system OF employ
ment similar TO civil service plan. II
took years of organized effort TO es-
tablish them with the company, and
there will be grave labor disturb
ance before they can be upset. The
company is determined 10 fight for per
feet freedom in picking engineers fo-'
important trains. Apparently the en-
gineers are preparing for battle. and
il is thought that the company will
face trouble if 1t carries out its in
tention of abolishing these clauses in
its labor agreement.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
New Archery Champions.

Cambridge, Mass.-Four new arch
cry champions in the United States
were named by President Gray Of the
National Archery association at the
tournament on Soldiers field.
The long and short distance male
champions are DR.. j. w Doughty Ia
coma, Wash, and DR.. Robert Il. Elmer,
Wayne, Penn.
The long and short distance wom-
Ell champions are Mrs. =. S. Fletcher
of Chicago and Mrs. L. c. Smith of
Newton, Mass.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
so Years In One Concern.

Boston.-Fifty years in the employ
of one firm is the record established
by Charles S. Lewis, of the r. IL.
White Company, and some 1000 en-
ployes assembled to help him cele-
brate the anniversary. George b.
Johnson, treasurer of the corporation,
presided, and in the name of X. II.
White, the founder of the establish
ment, presented the faithful employe
with a beautiful loving cup. filled TO
the brim with gold pieces. More than
1000 was given him by the com
pany.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Hanus Himself TO Tree.

Sharon, Mass.-With the police and
fire departments Of Sharon engaged in
search, assisted by scores of citi-
zens, the body of Angus Mortensen. an
aged resident OF that town. was found
hanging to a tree in the woods on
the outskirts of the community. Nor.
tensen had committed suicide in 1T
OF despondency.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
No Rush Work at Navy Yard.

Charlestown, Mass.-The report
that the Mexican crisis might be Sc
rious causes no uneasiness at the
Charlestown Navy Yard. There is no
rush work on any of the ships, and
no orders have been received to get
ships in readiness. Instead of an in
crease in work with the news of the
message from Washington, there will
be lack of work at the yard for the
next few months.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Hearth-hunQer.

Beyond the need for bread. n wom-
ans needs are two; deeper than all
cravings save the mothers passion.
firm-rooted in our endless past, is the
hearth-hunger. The trees that sweep
my chimney have their roots at the
worlds core! The flowers in my door
yard have grown there for a thousand
years! What millenniums have done.
shall decades undo? We are not so
shallow. so plastic as that! We will
go into the mills. the shops, the off,
ces, II we must, but we know we are
off the track OF life. Neither our de-
sire nor our power is there. ."-Cornelia
A Il. Conner. In Atlantic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Oldest Teacher in State.

Monson, Me-W. S. Knowlton Of
Monson is said to be the oldest teach
er in the state now in active service.
lie has taught 50 years in.the schools
Of Maine, II OF which were as princi-
pal of Monson academy. This year he
will teach the high school at Union.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
AnecdotaI.

Menelaus was king OF ancient Laco-
MIA. and being such. he deemed II only
his duty TO be as laconic as possible.
so. in manner of speaking. to set the
pace for the people.
Now. his wife was none other than
the beautiful Helen. and. of course. the
day came at last when she wanted n
new hat Could she have II?
NO" replied Menelaus.
Just because mo- In n letter shorter
than 'yes!'" protested Helen, and burst
into tears. and at the first chance ran
away with Paris.-Puck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Drouoht Hits Peach Crop.

Hartford, Conn.-Lack of moisture
is worrying fruit growers. and cost
ing them thousands of dollars daily.
The peach crop is maturing almost
faster than it can be picked and sent
to market. The drought is affecting
the size of the fruit, its flavor and
appearance. A few weeks ago, the es'
innate of the states crop was 90O,-
GEO baskets. This has been decreased
by 100000.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
VIII Get Bio Dry Dock.

Boston.-Representatiyes OF the
Hamburg-American and Cunard lines
and Of the International Mercantile
Marine Company, winch controls the
White Star, Red Star, Leyland and
American Transport lines, have made
an agreement with the Port Directors
TO pay $4,000 a year rental for the
projected dry dock in South Boston,
thereby assuring its construction.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Heart On Right Side Of Body.

Observation-Disclosures of the Brock
ton Hospital, where Henry Brecker-
man, ii, has been under treatment
since July /, when he was run over
by an ice wagon, say that internal
injuries received by the boy at that
time displaced his heart from the
left to the right side, and that the
displacement will probably be perma-
nent.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
LYNN, Separate Post Office.

Lynn. Mass.-Postms.ster-General
Burleson has issued an order. TAX
ing Lynn. Mass. from the Boston
postal district. and restoring II 70 the
status is occupied as a frst-class
post-ofice previous 20 February, last.
The order becomes effective Septem-
Der /.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Protects Her Husband.

Boston.-Preferring a six months
sentence in Jail 10 testifying against
her husband on a white slave
charge. Mrs. Lena Ryan broke down
and sobbed Historically in the City
Police Court as she was led from the
court room TO be taken 20 Deer Is
land.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
NEW MAINE CENTRAL MILEAGE
Books Of Five Hundred Miles 10 Be
Put on Sale Sent. I.


Waterville, Me.-Taking effect
September /, 1913, the Maine Central
Railroad will issue a 5OO.mile mileage
book, good In the State OF Maine. at
a rate Of "a cents a mile. or s1I2j
a book. The announcement OF the
placing on sale Of the books comes
in a letter 10 Governor Haines from
George s. Hobbs, general manager
Of the Maine Central Railroad In re-
ply TO a letter from the governor.
dated August II, IN which he OK.
plains why the act providing for
500.mile book did not receive passage
at the last Legislature. and asking.
now that the referendum has been
ordered on the public utilities bill,
that he provide the public with the
books.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
veruont 6. 6. Convention.

Vergennes, Vt.-The 45th annual
convention of the Vermont Sunday
School Association, to take place at
Vergennes, October 13, il and 10,
will present a program Of unusual
interest to the Bible School forces of
the state. Three specialists of fame
will be present.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Reas pemerrIt Shot Dead.

Durham. y. H-Representative Al
bert Demerritt was shot and killed
last week while hunting woodchucks.
I, is believed that while climbing a
fence his gun was discharged. sending
n charge through the back Of his head.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Rush Repair Work on Cruiser Mon
tana.

Portsmouth, n. H.-Orders have
been received at the Navy Yard here
Thursday to rush work on the armor-
ed cruiser Montana which is un-
dergoing her annual overhaulilg.
Double shifts have been put to work
and it is expected that the vessel
will be ready to sail from the yard
the latter part of the month.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Will Build New Station.

Rumford. Me.-The contract for the
new 100000 station TO be built by the
Maine Central r. r.. has been award
ed 20 Smith & Rumery Of Portland. II
Is hoped that II will be ready for oc-
cupancy by another spring or early
summer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Almshouse Cow Makes Record.

Bangor, Me.-In the herd at the
city almshouse the city or Bangor
owns a COW that has established a rec
ord for the past milking period that
will beat anything around Bangor,
the remarkable score OF H.
200 pounds OF milk. OF approximately
500 pounds Of butter fat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Real Infiiienre

Let me write the songs OF ma
tion,' said the ready made philoso-
pher. "and | care not who makes the
laws"
II won't go quite so far as that"
replied Senator Sorghum; but let mo
write the amendments and l care not
who draws UP the bills"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29

Providence.-Eleven cases Of infan-
tile paralysis were discovered in this
city within the last seventy-two
hours. and strenuous efforts are being
made by the health authorities TO
check the spread OF the disease. The
patients range in age from 3 months TO
a grown man. The greater number OF
victims are under four years OF age.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
aahx Travel. Is Miles Alone.

Salem. Mass.-That a baby can safe.
Is travel alone on a New England rail
road was proved when a child scarcely
two years old was put on board train
AZ sanbornville. y. r., and rode unac-
coupanied to this city, a distance Of
- miles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Teaching Safety In Schools.

Instruction in methods for the pre-
vention OF accidents must be given by
the teachers OF the public schools OF
New Jersey 30 minutes during each
month hereafter. according TO bill
passed by the legislature OF 1913.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Io Contest Against Germany.

Marblehead, Mass.-The sender
boat Ellen, owned by Charles p.
Curtis. and the Gina, owned by Guy
Lowell, have been selected 10 com
pete with the Sprig, against the Ger
man sender boats in the internation-
al races next month.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
CHIEF JUSTICE RoWELL RE-
SIGNS.
Holds Record for Service on Vermont
Supreme Bench.

Supreme Bench.
Montpelier. Vt-Chief Justice John
W. Rowell of the Supreme Court of
Vermont has resigned and the resig
nation has been accepted by Govern
or Fletcher. He was appointed chief
Justice on March 22, 1902, and has
been on the supreme bench longer
than any other man in the history OF
the State.
In complying with the chief JUS
tees request that the resignation take
effect on September 80, Governor
Fletcher said: Vermont owes you a
debt Of gratitude for your long and
faithful service and ! am sure that II
will he the earnest wish Of her peo-
pie that the pleasure Of retirement
TO which you are looking forward may
be yours in fullest measure"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
Some Comfort.

Represent TO your afflicted friend.
tho young widow, that there Is no mis-
fortune without some comfort"
"Of course; black is extremely be-
coming to her fair complexion"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
with cream or good milk.

with good milk.
There i, pleasure in serving this dainty food and you
start the day without work worry.
With Toas,es in the pantry il takes but to
prepare breakfast lunch that pleases all - you
time and temper.
Order package Of Post Toasties from yow grocer
and start on your home vacation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29
ThorouqhIY ENJOYABLE.

How was the picnic?"
"A great success. More people came
near getting drowned than on any 9th
er similar occasion ! ever heard Off,
birmingham Age-Herald
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29

Plenty OF men can give n girl
nome like she has been accustomed
to; but most girls are looking for
something better than that.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29

Even the silent man In unable to
keep his ignorance under cover.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-08-29

True happiness consists not in the
multitude OF friends. but In the worth
and choice.--Doctor Johnson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-17
WOODEN BRIDGE OBSOLETE
Auto Traffic Has Brought Con
crete Structure to Front.

The remarkable growth Of the automo-
bile industry in the last few years has
revolutonized bridge building on country
roads. according to Stewart Mcdonald.
Western automobile engineer. who re-
Gently made run in his car from st
Louis to New York.
For more than hundred years wood
en- bridges and wooden coverings over
culverts have been adequate for the tra-
fc OF country roads" Mr.. Mcdonald says.
But the tremendous vibration that Is set
UP in these structures from heavy auto
mobiles passing over them has taught the
road builder OF to-day that the wooden
bridge has served its time and is now
obsolete.
In many places in the country where
the roads are being worked concrete Gull
verts are being put In. At many points.
too. where d year or two ago there were
rlckety wooden bridges, on our recent
trip we found substantial steel and iron
structures.
This development in bridges and Gull
verts is big factor I'm increasing the
safety Of roads TO farmers as well as
Automobiles. Under the old system bad
washouts and bridges were left unre-
paired until the roads became positively
dangerous The Increasing sentiment FOR
good roads such as the automobile has
inspired has opened the farmers eyes 20
the advantage Of having his roads safe
and passable. The spirit Of inactivity n
few years ago has been succeeded by CO.
operation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-17
TRUCK OUTING DRAWS NIGH
Heavy Division of Auto Row
Will Make Merry on Tuesday.

The Motor Truck Club. composed Of
dealers. owners. makers and statesmen
has decided to start something What
ever that amounts TO will be disclosed
on Tuesday. when the organizations
second annual outing will take place
on the grounds Of the Marine and Field
Club In Bay Ridge. According to Ellis
L. Rowland. secretary Of the club. who
long ago selected motor trucks for his
pleasure riding. the move being I'm the
nature Of a preca1tion against break
down, the outing will be in class by
itself
Golf by men who never swung a club,
baseball by players who never before
donned a glove and other athletic diver
sions with entrants whose strongest
qualification is ineXperience. will fill up
the afternoon. Some kind OF decision"
is promised at the conclusion OF every
event.
The track contests will be followed by
a dinner and dance. No speeches will be
permitted, but the committee announces
that AS an aid TO small talk. 10 is con-
coded that all trucks are alike and one
as good as another"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-17
'BIG MILEAGE IS DEMAND
Diamond Official Talks of Vogue
of New Tires.

For some reason the average Amer
lean citizen balks at paying physicians
bills and upkeep expenses for his auto
mobile. The physician must live and
is worthy Of his hire. although this is
disputed by New Thought devotees and
notables like Fra Elbertus Hubbard. The
owner of an automobile must neces-
sarily spend a certain amount for up
keep each season One OF the important
items Of expense is the tire, and tire
makers have never been aDle to build a
fir" that would last as long as the auto
mobile, so requirements must be expected.
ituudreds OF thousands OF dollars are
spent each year for tire upkeep alone.
and the motorist is constantly con-
fronted with the problem: What tire Is
the easiest riding and will give me the
most mileage for my money? The Sc
lection of "A tire is important upon II
depend the peace OF mind and comfort
Of the user. AZ well the amount or
money spent for tire upkeep.
"All leading tire builders have labored
necessarily TO produce an automobile
tire that would give the user the best
service for the least money. They knew
that the day would come when the
motorist would demand more mileage
said an official OF the Diamond Company
yesterday.
realized that this more mileage tire
must come as result Of cooperation
between chemists and engineers. At the
opening OF the automobile season We
were able to announce the discovery OF
yitaliZed rubber. These tires have stood
the test and have delivered the mileage
the motorist pays for and has right
to expect As the months have gone by
these tires have grown In popularity ull
We have been literally swamped with
orders. In order 20 meet the demand our
factories have been running day and
night We have increased our force or
tire builders. put up new buildings ana
installed new machinery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-17
Uniform State Auto
LawS To Be Discussed

ject Of uniform automobile legislation
will be one OF the topics under discus-
sion.
Charles T. Terry. president Of the Uni.
form Law Commission, has been working
actively for years toward securing great.
err uniformity in automobile matters. He
drafted, as chairman OF the American
Automobile Associations legislative CON-
mittee, the federal automobile bill which
was introduced into Congress few years
ago. The leading motorists now feel that
the best means to obtain uniformity 10
through individual state action.
Besides New York, commissioners to
discuss automobile uniformity have been
appointed in New Jersey and Maryland
In Massachusetts, the highway commits.
sioners have been empowered TO act as
representatives from that state, and Il
ia expected that at an early date COM
missioners will be named by the Gov
errors OF Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont. Rhode Island, Connecticut, Penn
sylvania and Delaware.
Many of the commissioners who are
members OF the National State Uniform
Law body have made a careful study
of automobile Legislation, and some in
teresting reports on a subject which is
of such vital interest to many thousands
of citizens will be presented 70 the con-
ference during It's session at Montreal.
In addition TO discussing the automo.
bile legal questions, the state commits
sioners at Montreal will also discuss
methods Of securing greater uniformity
in laws affecting pure foods. workmen''
compensation, marriage and divorce
child labor, medical practice, corporations
and business partnerships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-17
DODGE BROTHERS BREAK
WITH FORD MOTOR Co.
To Re|inquish Holdings and
Establish a Factory OF
Their Own.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Detroit. Aug. l6.-John +. Dodge ana
Horace T.. Dodge. who were among
Henry Ford's chief lieutenants when the
automobile wizard organized the Ford
Motor Company. ten years ago. have de-
cided 20 relinquish their holdings in the
company 10 other stockholders and retire
to establish n similar automobile factory
Of their own. according to announcement
here to-day. The value Of their stock
now is estimated at about so 90.
Their original investment was $4,000.
The move means two moro immense
motor plants for Detroit Aside from
their Ford Motor connections. the Dodge
BROTHERS own an auto parts manufactur-
ing plant. which employs 800 men and
sells 20 the Ford Motor 100000 worth
Of parts year. This contract expires
on June I. 1914. and that will be the date
NJ tho severance OF relations.
BY that time tho Dodges expect 10 have
n new plant 400 feet. or more than A
third ~ n mile. I'm length ready for the
manufacture ~ cars. Their parts plant
will be used 20 supply this new motor
company The Ford Motor will ~ once
construct n new factory 10 make the auto
parts heretofore supplied by the Dodge
brothers.
The Dodge car will be light and a
low priced car. similar 10 the Ford. and
probably as near Ike II as II can be
made without infringing upon patents.
Doubtless the business policies which
have made the Ford company such a ire
mendous power in the Industrial world
will be continued.
The severance Of relations between the
Dodges and the Ford company is entirely
amicable II was decided upon last June.
Since then John +. Dodge. a member Of
the city commission appointed 10 take
charge or the municipalization ~ street
railways. has obtained the appointment
81 James Couzens. treasurer Of the Ford
company. 10 the same commission
The Dodge brothers came to Detroit
about fifteen years ago with cash cap
ital ~ 500 and n stock OF mechanical
brains. Close friends say their Ford
holdings. their own plant and their cash
in bank now amount TO 100000