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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Foreign

The German Government will in
clude in the 1914 budget a vote of
$5,000000 for the further development
of military aviation.
Loans amounting to nearly S30,O00,-
600 will be necessary TO meet the de.
fcit in the Austrian budget for the
first half OF the year, 1914.
President Menocal, of Cuba, issued
an appeal 10 the people. as he cannot
secure a quorum of Congress TO in.
dorse the new Sl5.O00,000 loan.
Cuba's sugar crop for the present
year is estimated at 2.429.240 tons. or
100000 tons greater than any crop so
far.
The Chinese Cabinet has decided To
negotiate a loan OF S10o 100000. with
the five power group Tor industrial
purposes.
The railroad stations OF Mortified
and Hagley Road near Birmingham.
Eng, were destroyed by a fire sup
posed TO have been started by suffra-
gettes.
Owing TO the small vote In Mexico.
he election may be declared void and
fTuerta retained in power pending an.
other election.
The blockade at Puerta Plata has
been raised and the Dominican Re.
public troops now hold the city.
]. w. Gerard, United States Am
bassador to Germany, has leased for
.hree years the Schwabach Palace a.
$4,000 a year.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Cannot Lower Import Rates.

Washington-Boston has lost It's
fight for the right to charge low
or rate on imports 10 western points
than New York for the time being at
least. The interstate Commerce Com
mission has ruled that for two years
railroad rates from Boston and New
York shall I've the same.
Boston.~ fight COR n dinerental &c
onset its longer haul TO the West has
been carried on for years. Bostor
business men have always maintain
ed that the lower rate is vital TO the
development Of the port.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
"Techv Gets S6OO,0o0.

Boston-President Richard c. Mac
laurin announces that two new gifts
have come TO the Massachusetts, lnsti'
tute of Technology from anonymous
donors. sums OF 100000 and SlOO,OOO
respectively. The gifts were rendered
shortly before DR.. Maclaurin went
abroad in August. There is an under
standing that the halfmillion is to be
used for the new buildings, while the
100000 has no restrictions whatever
Other gifts of the year include the
endowment of more than 100000 for
the founding of the Electrical lie
search Laboratory.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31

DOolou-A n Shai 60 VI PohSASoi S>
pendltures by the Boston & Maine,
and an indignant denial of the charge
by z. ]. Rich, attorney for the CON-
pany, was an incident which Interrupt
ted the placid course of the railroad
rate bearing in the federal building
before Interstate Commerce Commis-
sioner Charles A. Prouty.
TIE mention OF politics was made
by j. Russell Marble, a Worcester
business man, who began his evidence
by reproaching the Boston & Maine
for uneconcmiSal management. "They
should use the same discretion" he
said, "as is applied In the manufac.
turing business. They should be able
to prevent the tremendous loss that
now results from damaged freight.
Ny experience as a shipper leads me
TO believe that railway management
is the most wasteful management
there is in any business"
Charles II. Jones, shoe manufactur-
er, appeared on behalf OF the New
England Leather Association. He
said he had factories in various parts
OF New England, which would be al
fected by the proposed rate increase.
1T is our opinion" he continued,
"that no advance should be made. We
have followed the Investigations OF
your body into the operations OF these
roads. and a great many things have
been brought to light which seem to
us should be cleared up before a de-
mand is made on us for an increase
in rates.
"It has been shown conclusively
that there have been very extravagant
expenditures Of large sums by tae
management OF these roads. That re-
mark applies to the Boston & Maine.
There has been a great deal OF in
vestment in the stocks OF these other
companies when there was no reason
for il. There has been extravagant ex-
penditure of these large sums coup
led with parsimonious expenditures
for service"
B. L. Cummings, farmer and fruit
grower. Of West Paris, Me, offered
a table OF rates showing how other
freight charges bear on those be-
tween Portland and Boston. Every
advance in rates on the Boston &c
Maine affects us directly, and rates
have been steadily increasing for
years" he said. 1T is II cents on a
barrel of apples for the 166 miles be-
tween West Paris and Boston, yet in
New York state there is no rate even
up to 500 miles, that is more than 16
cents"
Commissioner Prouty: "If the rate
were to be raised three cents would
you be much worse OFF,"
Witness: "A rise of rates would be
a serious matter for our business. 1t
becomes a very serious matter where
there is such small profit"
President Howard Elliott OF the
New Haven railroad stated emphati-
cally to Commissioner Prouty that
"the Boston & Maine must have more
money" and with the pledge that so
far as the New Haven had voice in
the management, that road would see
that the money obtained was spent
TO the best advantage.
"In n financial way he said, tine
Boston & Maine is in n serious condi'
ton. The company has TO meet OBJ
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
An earthquake shock was felt az

An earthquake shock was felt az
San Francisco.
Rear-Admiral Washburn Maynard
u. S. NJ, retired, is dead at Newtown
Centre, Mass, aged II.
Fire destroyed two warehouses OF
Swift e. Co, in Chicago, causing dam
age estimated at 100000.
Henry Johnson, OF Hague, ~. T.
trapped a white bear in the Adiron'
dacks.
Mrs. c. w. Fairbanks, wife OF the
former Vice President, dead, at In
dianapolis.
photographers OF the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas Railroad have asked for
a general increase in wages.
Mrs. Dorcas Jones, Of Conneaut,
Ohio, said TO be the oldest woman In
that State, is dead. aged l05.
Burglars blew open the safe OF the
post office at Attica, Ohio, and es-
capped with loot estimated at $4,000.
Mrs. Louise Johnston, a prominent
woman OF Burlington. VT, was arrested
charged with having attempted 10 burn
Ger cottage at Lake Champlain.
Capt. Harry McElderry, OF the Thir-
teenth Company, Philippine Scouts, Is
dead from wounds received during the
fight with Moros at Talipao.
Directors OF the silk firm OF Cheney
Bros. voted to give $2O0,OO to replace
the school buildings burned last week
at Manchester, n. II.
The new zone system OF interstate
express rates introduced by the inter
state Commerce Commission will go
INTO effect December |.
Representative Underwood, majority
leader OF the House, went TO his home
In Alabama TO fight for election to the
Senate.
Nicholas Wilburn, OF Grays, Ga, was
sentenced 10 be hanged for numbering
James King in order TO get his prop
erty and life insurance by marrying
his widow
Six persons were burned TO death
and half a dozen injured In fire that
destroyed a factory building in Canal
street, at Harry Howard square, New
York city, a spot noted for fatal fires.
Speaker Clark Is chairman OF a
House committee TO select n wedding
gift for Miss Wilson. The member
ship OF the House is 432 and each
member will donate FIVE dollars.
In regard TO the fight TO keep Harry
X. Thaw out Of New York State, At
torney-General Carmody said IL re-
mained to be seen whether the lavish
us of great wealth could defeat the
law
Henry VI. Bowman, so years old. an
inmate OF the National Military Home
for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at
Marion, Ind, has just inherited an
estate valued at $500, 900, including
] ,230 acres OF farm land in Illinois
Governor Glynn announced his pur-
pose 10 prosecute grafters in the State
employ and dishonest highway and
cnnal contractors, II such there be.
The crooks will find no refuge in the
Glynn administration.
In gaining the recognition OF mo-
nastic orders by the Protestant Epis-
copal Church Of the United States
in the Triennial Convention in ses-
sion in New York city, the Catholic
party in the church claimed a dis.
tinct victory.
The Carmania brought 10 New York
forty-seven survivors OF the Volturno
disaster who had been landed at Liv-
erpool and some families were re-
united. Captain Barr explained that
he had not sent boats TO the rescue
because he was afraid of interfering
with others If he went in close.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Prevent Accidents and Disease.

Boston.-Plans for preventing in1
dustrial accidents and occupationaf
diseases we're recently outlined by
subcommittee to the industrial ac-
cident board and the state board OF
labor and industries, sitting as
Joint board Conferences will be held
between members Of the board and
manufacturers and employees. Ply
sicians will also be asked TO cooper
ate in reporting on occupational dis
eases.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Personal
llllnlllllhlIlllllIlIllIIIIlllIlnllllllllllllII

Sarah Todd, of Eugene, Ore, sister
dn-law of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. aged
103, registered as voter.
A jury in Brooklyn awarded Miss
Mary l. Mcintyre S35, 600 in her $780,
600 breach OF promise suit against
William Hughes.
Representative Mann OF Illinois sum-
moned members of both parties in the
House and suggested a wedding pres
ent for Miss Jessie Wilson. Speaker
Clark. will appoint committee TO Sc
lect II.
A cordial welcome was extended 10
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in Rio
Janeiro.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
HARTFORD CAPITAL IN FOXES.
S1oo, 900 Concern Organized TO oper
ate on Prince Edward Island.

Hartford, Conn.-Hartford is to
have an extensive interest in the sill
YER fox industry of Prince Edward Is
land, and the city is TO be Identified
with the trade in future through a
concer1 headed by T.. p. Cahill, and
to be known as the Hartford Oar Sill
yer Fox Company. Ltd. DR.. J. II
Cahill OF Hartford is its secretary and
Walter NJ. Cahill is manager of the
ranch at Alberton, Prince Edward Is
land. The company is capitalized al
S10O, 900.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Eirn Drill Saves 600.

South Manchester. Ct-Fire which
started in n waste basket of the Ninth
District school destroyed the build
ing, a three-story wooden structure
soon after the 900 school children had
marched out in perfect order; swept
10 the Public Library adjoining, and
thence TO other buildings, destroying
in all eight houses and damaging six
others. The estimated loss is $780,
600
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Ask U. S. to Investigate Typhoid.

Providence, r. 1.-The United States
public health service will probably
investigate the epidemic Of typhoid
fever which caused four deaths
among the state party which went
to the Perry celebration at PUTIN
Bay, o. Secretary Swarts of the state
board of health sent information
bearing on the matter TO Surg.-Gen.
Blue Of the public health service with
request for cooperation in the mat
ter
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Last of Whaling Captains Dead.

Gloucester.-Capt. Eli Cleaves, Ss
years old, the last OF the Gloucester
whaling captains, died at his home
last week He had lived in this
place all his life Before the railroad
reached Gloucester all the freight
traffic was by whaling schooners to
and from Boston and New York, and
in this trade Capt. Cleaves was en-
gagged for many years.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Nav cr,pple esy state industries.

Boston-Opposition 20 the proposed
Increases in freight rates on the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad Is being led
by the Boston Chamber OF Commerce,
whose transportation committee has
reported that the proposed increases
average 80 percent and are alto
Eether too large. and that they are
likely to cripple very seriously Massa-
ohusetts industries.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Tells Interstate Commerce Commits
siOner PrOuty at Railroad
Rate Hearing
Road is in Serious Financial Condition
Must Meet Obligations Amount
ing to $27, 100000

legations in the next six months
amounting to s27,O00,OOO. The New
Haven, through the Boston Holding
Company, has a large interest in the
Boston & Maine, and is vitality inter
ested in the welfare OF that prop
erty."
Mr.. Elliott further stated that "the
New Haven road is having q complete
examination made of the financial con
dition of the Boston &c Maine to deter
mine whether the men who have here
tofore advanced money are justified
in going before the public and asking
more money"
In answer to a question by Commis-
sioner Prouty, Mr.. Elliott told Of the
New Haven's holding OF stock in the
Boston &c Maine. The New Haven"
he said, Gowns 31,065 shares OF the
common stock OF the Boston Holding
Company and 244,939 out OF total
OF 1888 OF the preferred stock. The
Boston Holding Company owns 219,-
1S9 shares OF the common stock OF
the Boston & Maine and 6543 OF the
preferred, thus giving IT control"
When asked his opinion OF the con-
tract the American Express Company
has with the Boston e Maine, Mr..
Elliott declared that he thought that
contract was too low for the railroad,
that he had never known OF so low
a rate, but that he had been informed
that negotiations were under way to
bring about a readjustment.
Referring to the item Of salaries,
Mr.. Prouty inquired of President Nor
ris Mcdonald of the Boston 4
Maine how much had been paid to
Mr.. Mellen, and Mr.. Mcdonald re
piled that Mellen had not been paid
any salary, but that on June 13 last
il was voted to give him an allowance
OF 100000. AS to other salaries, but
one had been increased, he said, by
$1,000. while $4,000 was taken on 9TH
er salaries.
Mr.. Mcdonald stated that his salary
as president of the Boston e Maine
was $4,000 and as president OF the
Maine Central $4,000.
Asked what time he gave TO the
Boston & Maine and what to the Maine
Central he stated that he gave the
Maine Central his Sundays and posi-
bly, Saturdays. He said he had been
familiar with the Maine Central pro-
perty for 40 years and he thought he
could handle II as we'll from this end
nc ~ he was in Portland
The Maine Central paid 6 percent
dividend last year, he stated. No In
crease in rates was contemplated, he
said
Asked If the Maine Central had paid
Mr.. Melen anything he said that s4O,'
600 had been paid him.
Chairman Prouty called his atten'
ton to the fact that s5,000,000 addi'
tional revenue was asked for the road
and inquired II a part Of that sum
could not be secured by efficient and
economical management and by reduc'
ing the operating ratio.
Mr.. Mcdonald replied that II was
difficult 10 answer just how much
could be saved in that way. Interest
and discount charges would figure UP
10 s9SO.O00, he said, and car hire
would cost 100000 more than last
wear. This would make over $780,
600 slack that would have to be taken
up at once.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Boston Man Heads Charities

Northampton. Mass.-Judge Harvey
II. Baker of Boston was elected presi.
dent Of the State Conference Of Char
ities az it's closing sessions here.
other officers chosen were: Vice
presidents, Edward S. Bradford,
Springfield, and James f. Fee, Bos
ton: secretary. Parker B. Field. Bos-
ton; treasurer, David F. Tilley, Bos'
ton.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
SHERIFF FAlReAIRN SUED.
District Attorney Higgins Of MiddIe4
sex Brinqs Action for $4,000.

Cambridge, Mass.-District Attor-
ney Higgins of Middlesex County has
brought suit for $4,000 against
Sheriff Fairbairn, as a result ST the
defalcation of upwards Of $4,000 dis
covered earlier in the year in the
accounts of the East Cambridge Jail.
The suit is based on an action o.
contract or tort.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
Potato Prices Low.

Bangor.-B. L. Cleveland, the Houl'
ton potato shipper, makes rough
estimate that over ninety per cent
of the potato crop in Aroostook has
been dug. Those remaining IN the
ground. he claims, will be damaged
somewhat by the continued wet
weather and the extreme heat recent
ly. The price now ranges from sl.l5
TO st.25 per barrel
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
,sn Acres "Iust for Luck"

somerville. Mass-A "justfor-luck
entry that William p. Sanborn OF Is
Josephine avenue made in the recent
northeastern Montana land drawing
at the government land Office in Wash
ing,on has netted him l6O acres OF
land.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
"Trunk" Secret out.

Gloucester-A trunk" mystery was
solved when the two patrolmen sum-
moned by Alfred Coroiey. an en-
ployee at the Gloucester railway sta
ton. TO open a trunk. from which
came murderous odor, found In II
some potatoes and a piece Of limourr
er cheese.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-31
s,rueL =, Snake kills Himself.

Great Barrington.-While on gun
ming trip George Mayhem. 16, acci'
dentally shot and killed himself.
He struck at snake with the butt
OF a loaded shotgun. and the weapon
was discharged. the shot entering his
abdomen
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28
FLOWERS FASTENED TO FAN
Distinctly New Place Found for the
Bunch of "Futurist" Blossoms Just
Now in Such Favor.

A new place has been found for the
distinctive bunch of futurist flowers.
They have been used at the corsage,
on the hat, at the belt and on the
neck ruff. Behold them now fastened
pertly to net, lace or ivory fan. They
are effective, too, the gaudy, stiff flow
ers, against the dainty white fan.
They are generally caught about the
stems to the outside stick of the fan,
and one of the flowers is fastened Sc
curely in place farther along the stick.
Arranged in this manner they do not
interfere with the opening and shut
ting of the fan.
The woman who can use a paint
brush can make a futurist fan of a
different sort by decorating a net or
lace fan with spots and blotches Of
brilliant color, cerise, orange, purple
and bright green, in oil paints. Such
a fan, further trimmed with bunch
Of flowers emphasizing the colors al
ready used, is worth possessing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28
FOR THE GRADUATION DRESS
AII-White Seems Always the Most
Appropriate, Though coIors May
Be Worn If Class Desireo.

Apart from the traditions which
clothe maidenhood in white, the sym
boil Of purity and grace, there is deli
cate, gir1ish charm in all-white which
makes it more fitting than colors.
Sheer white washable fabrics are
more dainty and appropriate for a
graduation dress than silk, satin or
net. Often the question of the ma
terial to be worn is decided by vote,
as the general effect is much better
when the entire class is gowned in
the same material. even though the
designs and trimmings may vary.
There is fancy at present for go
ing gloveless at indoor functions re-
quiring a short-sleeved gown. 1t is
a pretty as we'll as economical fash
ion, and one which may be followed at
graduation exercises as well as other
formal occasions.
1t is not necessary to wear white
slippers and stockings at graduation.
Black are quite as appropriate and as
much worn as white, but white is al
ways more dainty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28
WHEN SUMS RAYS ARE HOT
Embroidered Hat of Linen on Pique
the Most Appropriate That
Child Can Wear.

There is nothing more becoming
TO the fower-ike face Of a child than
the embroidered hat of linen or piQue.
At this season the clever mother is
making the summer clothes for her
little people. There are many pretty
frocks and hats which are purchase
bic at the needlework departments al
ready stamped in attractive designs.
These can be embroidered in 3 sur
prisingly short space Of time if a not
too elaborate design is selected.
Pad the flower petals and leaves
with darning cotton, running the
stitches lengthwise Cover this, using
merceriZed cotton of a medium weight,
placing the stitches at right angles
with the padding.
The edge of the hat is usually seal
loped and buttonhole stitched, but if
preferred, an edging of cambria en-
brotdery, Irish crochet or cluny lace
can be used. These dainty sun hats
consist Of two sections, the brim and
'-shanter crown, which buttons
to the brim.
This makes it an easy matter to
launder the hats, since they lie per-
fectly fat when detached from the
brim.
A prettier effect is produced If the
hat is lined with a colored linen,
which shows through the eyelets. The
lining is cut the same size as the top
and the two are buttonhole-stitched
together at the outside and bound to-
gether at the head size.
Embroidery is the daintiest and
most serViceable way of decorating
these small hats, and for children the
1oppy brims are a most attractive
protection from the sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28

BY PROF. p. G. HOLDEN, Director
Agricultural Extension Department
International Harvester Co. of New
Jersey.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28
Advisable to InocuIate.

In regions where alfalfa has not
been grown it is found to be neces-
sary to inoculate the ground by SOW
from a field where alfalfa or sweet
clover has been grown for a
number Of years; or where it
is more convenient, artificial Gull
ture, such as "nitragin." ''farmo-
germ" etc, may be applied. Where
alfalfa has not been grown before it
may make the difference between sue
cess and failure.
Alfalfa Essentials.
A well prepared, firm. solid seed
bed. plenty Of good barnyard manure,
and fallow to kill the weeds, are most
important. Lime? Yes, one to two
loads per acre, and by all means in
oculate. Ground too wet for corn is
not suited for alfalfa.
Make a Beeinnins-start Now.
Every farmer should try at least
a small piece of alfalfa and if he
does not succeed at first, try
again and keep on trying until he does
succeed It is worth the while. II
the work is thoroughly done and at
the proper time, You will most GER
tainly succeed in securing a good
out OF season, you will Just as GER
tainly fail Make a beginning-start
now.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-28

Repeated experiments made by the
agricultural colleges, and the results
obtained by the actual growers of al
falfa in the semi-arid sections of the
west, throughout the corn belt states,
and in the south and east, are concIu-
sive evidence of the great value of
alfalfa
There are few farmers whose profits
would not be increased greatly by rails
ing alfalfa. Every farmer should aim
to produce, as far as possible, his
foodstuffs upon his own farm.
During the last few years, the area
devoted to alfalfa has greatly in
creased in the region west of the Mis-
souri, river, and it is certain that
there will be an equally rapid in
crease throughout the eastern and
southern parts of the United States.
Many of the attempts in the past
to grow alfalfa in the humid regions
have failed, but with our present
knowledge Of the requirements of the
crop there will be little, if any, more
trouble in securing a stand.
Alfalfa will soon be grown abun-
dainty and profitably upon every farm.
1t is no more difficult to grow than
clover and gives double the yield. The
deep roofing habit of alfalfa enables
it to resist drouth when clover, tim
othy, blue grass and other forage
grasses die for want of moisture. AL
falfa roots grow deep into the soil
far beyond the roots of other plants.
It's drouth resisting power is of no
greater Importance than its great
value as a soil enricher. The long
roots bring phosphorus, potash and
other plant foods from below and
store them in the upper soil for the
use of other plants. Experiments show
greatly increased yields of other crops
grown upon alfalfa sod.
Alfalfa is rich in protein the most
essential element in feed to make
bone, blood and muscle in growing ami
mails.