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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
THOUSANDS Of
AVAILABLE HOMESTEADS
Western Canada's Homestead
Area Being Increased.

The great rush for homesteads
whenever a reservation Is opened by
the u. 8. government reveals the fact
that there Is a great desire on the
part OF the American people to get
land. The fact that tens OF thousands
are on hand at every opening. and on
y few hundred homesteads are
Srailable shows that the avail
abs agricusural lands which are
in the gift OF the government are rap
idly Diminishing. In addition to this
agricultural lands that are OF proved
value have advanced in price TO such
an extent tHat II becomes a serious
question TO the man with moderate
means who intends TO go into farming.
where he shall 60. Fortunately there
IA yet TO be had n Western Canada,
either In Manitoba, Saskatchewan OF
Alberta, thousands OF free homesteads
OF 160 acres each. which may be mad,
by the simple process OF fling, paying
ten dollar entrance fee, and living on
1t for six months each year for three
years. There Is no necessity to make
long, tedious and expensive journey.
only to find you have one chance In
fifty OF getting what you want. Al
though this homesteading has been
going on in Canada for a number Of
years, and hundreds of thousands Of
them have been taken by hundreds q
thousands OF Americans, there ro.
mains sufficient to last for some time,
and of as good land as any that has
yet been taken up. In fact, in tho
opinion OF very many. those that are
left are OF the best. They comprise
lands that give the opportHfn,- whetb-
dulge in the growing BARLEY or flax.
~ 20 Inese lands are admir-
ou. III aaultn for mixed farming. .
ap'y oan oanfarming that Is certain to give
LITTER returns than that Of all grain
growing. Cattle thrive and fatten on
the nutritious grasses; dairying can
be carried on successfully; timber for
building Is within reach. and water 10
easy to get. These lands are located
in the park districts of any OF the
three provinces; groves OF trees In
tersperse the landscape and give 1t o
beauty that can only be attained in
the more open prairie sections by the
planting of trees. Tree culture by the
way is being carried on to great ex-
tent Besides these free grant lands
there are lands which may be had by
purchasing from railways and private
companies and individuals. These
lands have not increased in price az
their productive qualities and their 10
cation might have warranted, and may
still be had at reasonably low prices
and on easy terms. The crop in West
ern Canada in 1913 was one OF the
best of the number OF good crops that
that country has raised. Wheat has
been reported with yields Of from 90
to 45 bushels per acre, and other grain
with like heavy yields.-Advertiss-
ment.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
CHAPTER XII.
DESTROYING a Fleet.

II was well past dawn when Holton
awoke. He was in a panic OF fear that
he had permitted valuable time TO
elapse. He rose TO his feet stiiily and
broke through the bushes until the
blue sea lay beneath him. His eyes
were strained 10 the left. where the
stern OF the flagship was swinging to-
ward him. He noticed black smoke
belching from the tunnels. Evidently
the New York was leaving her station
when the ships OF the enemy were pre-
pairing to come out OF the harbor
where they had been bottled up for
so long
Cold sweat stood out upon Holton's
forehead and. hastily throwing aside
his coat and tearing OF his shirt, he
took from beneath IL a white signal
flag. which he had carried around his
body for days against just this emor'
gency.
] Breaking OF branch and knotting
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
CHAPTER xI.-contjnued

Il know, ! know" he laughed. but
just the sasA<~4 think you had better
leave the weapon In it's holster For
have--what do you Americans say?-
ah, the drop on you!"
The girl stamped her foot.
"Senor Cesnola. / command you to
leave us; you are guest here"
Il shall not leave you. On the con
trary. | must ask you to slip that re-
volver from your friends belt" He
stopped, az though struck with n
thought. "But you need not mind !
suggest merely that you quit the
ROOM there is about to be an execu
ton"
Holton stood facing the man. i'm
movable as statue. The girl stepped
forward
You are lying!" she cried There
will be no execution"
''Oh, but yes. there will be-" was the
smiling rejoinder, "and right before
your eyes unless you retire"
You fend!" With a sudden. 1.-the
movement she sprang I'm front of Hol
ton Nov fire, II you darel"
Holton placed his hands upon her
supple waist and lifted her to one side.
The revolver darted forward to aim.
The girl uttered little cry and sprang
back. seizing the Americans coat with
her hands stretched behind her
Miss La Tossa" cried Holton.
"You-you-"
Cesnola's face was working with
the rage of q fanatic.
"Out of the way. grill" he cried,
glancing behind him at the door of the
opposite room. which he had closed as
he left it, "That man is n spy! He
has got to die! He is an enemy, a
snake in the grass, not worthy OF a
minutes quarter!"
Miss La Tossa never moved; and
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

who was a much more popular mon
arch than the present king.
The splendid thoroughfare, Avenue
Louise. is also located in the new part
of the town. 1t is tastefully laid out
with flower beds and decorated by
statues of many famous Belgians.
Part way down the hill to the old
part of the town stands a wonderful
church, the Cathedral of st. Gudule. 1t
has two towers in front, like Notre
Dame in Paris. II is an imposing and
splendid monument of the religious art
which constituted the glory OF the mid
die ages
In the old part OF the city Is one OF
the most famous squares in Europe
Grand Place-on which every house
and stone has a history of its own.
The Hotel de Vile, which occupies
one side of the square, is one OF the
most magnificent edifices in the world.
II is very much ornamented with
statues and pillars. On the top is a
gigantic "St. Michael overcoming the
Devil" which acts as a weather vane
and seems to soar over the city which
he protects.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
FELT HE WAS PASSED OVER
Somewhat Peculiar Idea That Gave
Younsster Great Sense OF
Personal Injury.

Mrs. Flint. who always has an eye
and ear for childish troubles. stopped
one day on her way TO luncheon Of
her college class because she saw a
stout little boy who was standing near
the curb and crying loudly. She un-
dertook TO comfort the distressed
youngster.
She bent down. patted the tow-col-
ored head. gazed into the tear-stained
face. and made as II to wipe away the
traces OF grief.
why. what is the matter. my dear
child?" asked she sollctously.
"M.my b-brother's got a vacation
and-and haven't" he roared.
what n shame," said the woman.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

long, rakish American craft, a con-
verted yacht. pounced down upon
them. letting fly with her machine
guns and six-pounders as she came.
The torpedo boats fought back with
all the venom of maddened serpents,
but gallant Wainwright and the Glou-
cester were not TO be denied. and, un-
der the fury of his onset. the two de
stroyers succumbed like craft OF card
board, disabled and sinking within the
course of what seemed TO Holton a
very few minutes.
He could see two or three of the
larger Spanish vessels aground now,
flames seething from hatehways, the
men OF the crew leaping into the sea
Liefboats from the American vessels
were among them, attending TO the
work Of rescue as diligently as. but
few moments before. they had set
themselves 10 the task OF dealing
death TO their foes.
CTo BE CONTINUED
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

toward the mouth OF the bay, he saw
leaden-colored cruiser, with yellow
and red flag OF Spain swapping defiant
ly from her jack-staff, appear from be-
hind the hills, and then, as a panther
dashes from cave in the mouth OF
which hunters have kindled a fire, she
turned TO the right and dashed into
the open sea.
II seemed an age, but IL was not
rife roar shook the waters, and a
burst OF flame and gases rolled from a
turret of one of the American ships.
Holton marked the course OF the
great tkt:teen-ineh shell, saw the
great, dark shape dart with lightning
speed toward the Vizcaya. saw 1t hur-
tie over the deck, ricoehet on the wa
ter, and explode I'm the woods beyond.
Then the earth shook with fearful
noise
From all the American ships, and
from those OF the Spaniards, great
guns vomited forth their messengers
Of death and destruction. The sky
grew dark, and yellowish pail set
tied upon the sea.
As Holton stood tense, following the
bat as IA "a trance, he heard a tre-
mendous explosion, and saw the Ma
rie Theresa list sharply, and then saw
her turn in toward the land, where she
soon grounded. He could see men
cliaging to her decks
II was clear that the American ves-
sells were overhaullng tia epS-.J 90
ships, although HO's0a had under
stood that as-sagards spsed, our YES
sells were Inferi,r. The discharge OF
guns was incess ant. Almost directly
beneath him he saw two Spanish de-
stroyers disengage themselves from
the larger vessels and swing about.
evidently with tbs intention OF return
ing to the harbor; but, like hawk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
Years Work In the mln,,.

The United States mints in the fis-
cal year ended June 80. 1913. turned
out 1S6.626.S7t coins. pretty good
years work. The face value OF these
coins was sS74e6.5S0. but this amount
was rather unevenly distributed. $780,.
O5S.2SS being in gold coins. s3.4iS.200
i'm silver and s3,9lO.l02 in copper and
nickel In number. however. the cop
per coins had even more preponder.
ance than the gold coins in value.
since there were 170.06s.7sl OF them.
against only 4.ss1.400 OF the gold
pieces Engineering and Mining lo1r.
nal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To allay itching and irritation OF the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair. remove crusts. scales and dam
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty of the hair, the following sps-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring.
comb the hair out straight all around.
then begin at the side and make
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura Oint-
ment into the parting with a bit OF
soft flannel held over the end OF the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur
pose being to get the Cuticura Oint-
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. 1t is well TO place a light
covering over the hair 10 protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning. shampoo with Cuticura Soap
aud hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, bua
once or twise a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for womens hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment SOLD
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cnticura. Dept L, Boston. ADV.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
BRUSSELS VERY GAY
BeIgium's Capital Is Called the
Little Paris"
Writer Declares Name Is Well De-
served, for Like French City, IL
10 Very Beautiful and
Full of Life.

Paris.--1'hey call Brussels the Lit.
tle Paris" IL we'll deserves its name
for like Paris it is very beautiful and
very gay. Indeed the people here
never seem to go TO bed at all for at
one and two o'clock in the morning the
streets are still thronged with people.
Men and women we're standing on
the curb even at that late hour selling
papers that we're covered with num-
bers. They were crying out their
wares in Flemish and the papers were
going very fast. We found out after
wards that these papers were lottery
tickets and a fine automobile was to
be the prize for the lucky one.
At our hotel the music played all
night long. and we could hear the
shuffling OF the dancers, the clicking OF
the glasses and the laughter OF the
women. When we got up next morn
ing at six o'clock to make train for
Cologne we found that many OF the
guests had not yet left.
The dining room was about half full
OF men and women-who looked
well, rather tired, but vivacious still,
and they were having just one more
little drink-yes, yes-before they
went home.
Brussels Is divided into two parts,
an upper and lower section. The
latter is the old part of the city and
the commercial center, where are all
the big shops and theaters. In the up
per part is the royal palace. the fine
residences and the government build
ings.
On the hill which divides these two
sections Is built the largest building IN
Europe, the Palais de Justice, 80 -
sition at the top of hill, ~ ~, nuonor
emphasize its bi.-rs..S' pu. 'ne Piopoi
tions ~, pc. rect. 1t reminds one
,sstis of the st. Peters at Rome, only
it seems much larger. The inside is
Just as colossal as the outside, having
gigantic stairways and great columns.
The royal palace is another immense
building, being one of the finest in Eu-
rope. 1t was built by King Leopold.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
SYNOPSIS.

Lieutenant Holton Is detached from his
command i'm the navy at the outset OF the
spanish american war and assigned 70
important secret service duty. While din
Ing at a Washington hotel he detects n
waiter In the act OF robbing a beautiful
young lady. She thanks him for his sery-
Ice ana gives her name as Miss La Tossa
a cuban patriot. Later he meets her at
ball. A secret service man warns HOl-
ton that the girl is "a spy. SenOr La
Iossa chides his daughter for her failure
70 secure important information from
Iiolton. Sne leaves for her home In
cuba. Holton is ordered TO follow her,
Ihey meet on the Tampa train. Miss
La Tossa tells Holton she is "A Cuban
spy and expresses doubt regarding the
sincerity or the United States. HOlton is
ordered TO remain al Tampa TO guard the
troop transports. He receives orders 10
Iand Miss La Tossa, who Is considered a
dangerous SPY. on Cuban soil At sea
ne Is overtaken by another warship
which takes Miss La Tossa aboard and
Holt0n is ordered 20 return to Tampa.
He saves the transports from destruction
nj the hands OF dynamiters and reports
70 admiral Sampson for further duty.
HOltOn Is sent TO General Garcla's com
mand in the guise OF a newspaper cor
respondent TO investigate Cuban plots
against the American troops and to learn
the plans OF the Spanish navy. lie de-
tects a trusted Cuban leader I'm the work
or tomenting trouble among the Cubans
IN the interests OF the Spanlards. HoltOn
Is seized by friends OF the spy and later
III ordered executed as spy IIe escapes
ana saves the American troops from fall
Ing into "A Spanish ambush. He learns
from Gen. Garcia that the spy ls Joss
Cesnola, one OF the most trusted leaders.
ltolton takes part I'm the battle at San
Juan. Disguised as n Spanish soldier he
enters santiago, goes at night to the
nome OF Miss La Tossa where he over
hears n discussion OF the Spanish plans
by leading army and navy commanders.
lie learns that the Spanish fleet will leave
the harbor at Santiago on July g. While
lao h.. Ia
ironted by Miss La Tossa. Holton ce-
inents his friendship with Miss La Tossa
by assuring her that tho Americans In
tend TO leave the Island as soon as the
Spnninrds are driven out.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
Not for Ten Cents.
ment.

During Robert Blossoms last visit
In the south he had occasion to spend
the Sabbath with an acquaintance who
owned big plantation near Port Glib
son, Miss.
Some time in the afternoon a large
gathering of negroes appeared on the
BANKS of a stream that skirted the
farm, attracted by a baptism. Mr.,
Edeson, calling to a black boy whS
was looking on, said:
Isaac, III give you a dime II you
will be baptized this afternoon"
For fully three minutes the darkey
looked at Mr.. Edeson, then he an
swered:
No, sab; you CANT git me to fool
wifi the Lord for ten cents"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

Holton, his mind working like light
ming. did not attempt to put her aside
"Out of the way" repeated the
Spaniard. with sort of kissing OF the
breath. "Out of the way. or, by God!
III shoot through you"
There was the crash of an opening
door
What's this-this noise and shout
ing?" came n deep voice.
Holton. watching his enemy Ike a
hawk, saw the revolver-barrel defect.
ed from him. the mans head turned In
the direction whence the voice had
come. springing backward and side
wise like a deer. Holton shot across
the room.
There was a loud report-a bullet
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
DOG SPENT 70 DAYS IN WELL
CANNES Frantic YeIps Finally Attract.
ed the Attention of "a Kan
sas Farmer.

Wichita, Kan.-For 10 days and
nights neighbors of II. d. Wait. a
farmer near Towanada. Kan, heard
yelps and barking which some be-
lieved due TO prairie wolves or coy.
otes, while some ventused that they
came from a second hound OF the
Baskervilles. While passing through
an abandoned lot Mr. Wait located
the sounds at the bottom of a dry
well. His Scotch collie had fallen
into the well 10 days before and was
just able TO make himself heard.
Wait dre~ him out and is feeding
him back to life. his ribs being the
most prominent part of him.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19
Stabbed Man Az PuHed Up.

New York.-Abraham Kalen. stabbed
during a quarrel. began to pun up on
all sides. Doctors explained that his
luns had been punctured and air wal
sing forced between his lung and
kin. No danger. the doctors said.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

Then you don't so TO the same
SCHOOL,
NO. ma'am." came from the little
boy. in a fresh burst OF sorrow. Z
/ d.don't so TO school an-any-where
yet!"-Exchange
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

The teaspoon Is unreliable as .
means OF measuring a dose. II varies
rom co TO 90 minims.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

Mrs winslov's Soothing Syrup for Chndrea
teething. softens the gums. reduces innamms~
ION allays pain.cures wind colic.Ec a oottle-As
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

searchlights are 10 be found mount
4 on the observation platforms Of
ONE western railroad trains
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

Dancing shoes are now made with
a plug OF rubber in the soles 10 pre-
vent slipping.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-12-19

p~TuMATICA sroPs YOUR PAIN
"a .Itsrrnny All draggists - eeth Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-30
ANTHONY SCHOOLS
TO OPEN SEPT. 8

Anthony, N NJ, Aug. 3O.-The public
schools in Anthony will open on Mon
day, September 8.
Miss Buna Carpenter will leave Non
day for Mesilla Park, where she viii
attend college.
An enjoyable dance was given last
night at the Geek hall by the baseball
local confectionery. Those enjoying
the evening were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. D. z. Jeffery, Mr..
and Mrs. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs J. 9. Nc
Nary, Mrs. L. NJ. Wright, M and Mrs
W Z. Tinnen; Misses Felicia CarDen-
ter, Harry Rishaberger. Mary Adams,
Hildegard Howell, Elane Acker, Jimmie
Brooks, Mabel Bowden. LOra and Grace
Story; Messrs. Douglass Blair, George
Ciubbs, Harold and Elton Scosgins,
Rennick Livesay, Tony and Lorraine
Ferlet. Raphael Mitchell, Olnie Reese
and Clarence Carpenter.
Misses Buna and Sana Carpenter
spent Thursday in FL PasO-
DR.. A. L. LausOn has left for Cloud
croft to spend several days lie viii
be accompanied home by his wife and
daughter, who have been spending the
summer there.
Clarence Carpenter, Of Deming. is
spending months vacation with home
folk
r. c. Adams, J S. Brooks and J H.
On the grand jury.
Mrs. \. c. Smith has returned 20 En-
gle, n. NJ. after spending several days
with her daughter. Mrs. n. F Seminars,
Of this place
Miss Bessie Emerson has returned
to Anthony. after spending a couple Of
months at her home in Standish, Mich
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-30

| gravel wagons have been unloaded at
/ the park and are being used in the
| building of roads.
! Mrs. S. Z. Walker visited Mrs. J. R.
| Livesay at La, Mesa
| Professor and Mrs. J. ". Wigs have
| arrived from their summer vacation.
and will occupy the Mountain View
: The baby of professor and Mrs. F. W.
/ Christensen was christened by Rev. Z.
! E. Mathes.
Mrs. J. R. Livesay, Of La Mesa, has
moved into the Baumeister house, in
order to send her children to the Mesilla
| Park school this year.
| Mrs Hunter Lewis and three children,
accompanied by Miss Lillian Taylor, left
l for San Antonio, Texas They will
visit Mrs. Lewis's brother for a few
days before leaving San Antonio for
/ their new home in Alabama.
Edwin Lyon has returned to West
| Point, after spending the summer with
| his uncle and aunt, the BOWmans.
On Thursday the 2Sth, Rev. Hunter
/ Lewis baptized the three children of
professor and Mrs. A H. Badenoch.
Jack MAYNARD has returned from a
three months stay at San Francisco.
Professor Frank Stockton has re-
! turned from his home in Nebraska. to
move his physics apparatus into the new
engineering building.
Professor c. C VIM has gone to his
| home in Indiana, in response to a tele-
gram announcing the death Of his
brother by drowning.
Mrs. Hill and family have moved into
the Frame house for the year.
Fred Golding has arrived from Santa.
Rita to enter college.
Professor and Mrs. NJ L HOblit have
! returned from a summer spent at Long
Beach.
Albert siegeI is back from Ell Paso
! to resume school work this year
Francis Canning will take special
work for few weeks, before leaving
! for Notre Dame university, in Indiana
Mrs. c. S. Taylor. Sidney Howard.
! and Rev. Hunter Lewis will be dinner
guests Sunday. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs W. S. Gillian.
VIM. GoebeI and Richard PohI have
arrived from Santa Fe and Belen, to
continue school work
DR.. J. R Macarthur left for Clare
mont, Calf, to take Up his new posi-
ton as dean of the Claremont school for
boys.
Ansel Gardner has returned from his
home at Anthony, n. NJ, and viii enter
college.
Mrs. Jake Sweet is in receipt Of a
telegram from Mr.. Sweet stating that
he is now safely out of Mexico.
J. Wallace Elliott came up from FL
Paso, where he spent the summer, and
will enter college next week.