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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
RouGhr IHE SPOTLIGHT.

. 1t is reported upon good authority
that the Mott Spotlight has been sold
y c. Fl. Crockard to Mott parties,
and that John r. Charmlcy has been
made the manager. The report says
that J. X. Murray. states attorney.
and Emanuel Barth, sheriff are the
purchasers,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The third annual meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
for the Bismarck district OF tn" Min
neapolis branch. will be held in the
NJ. +. church in jamestown, On Tues.
day and "Wednesday, May l3 and IA.
An extensive program has been ar
ranged, prominent among the partici.
pants in which are District President
Mrs. +. =. Goss and Mrs. w. c. Mich
OILS, Of this city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
HOSPITAL NOTES.

The Bismarck-Reccivcd: Peter
Gchorsky, Hcaton; Mrs. John Miller,
Strccter; Mrs. A. w. Patterson, Lcitn;
Jacob Mack. Lchr; Fred Gicscr, He'll
wig; Edward Collin. Mckenzie. Dis
charged: Mrs. w. S. Meth, Mckenzie.
st. AleXius-RcCeived: Joseph
Thomas, city; Baby Lambert Agneu,
Menoken. Discharged: Annie Novak,
upanOliS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
RETURNED FROM CALIFORNIA.

Frank MaHkcy Of Garrison was IN
the city last night on his way home
from Los Angeles, where he accom-
panied the remains of F. e. Funk, the
deceased banker of Washburn. Mr..
Mackcy visited several places on the
coast, including San Diego and San
Francisco. At the former place he
met a number of North DakOtans,
prominent among whom we're, Mr..
and Mrs. Gage. Mr.. Mackcy left over
the north 500 this morning for his
home in Garrison.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
WILL BUILD SCAOO. HOUSE.

baldwin school district No. ~ is to
have a new school house. On Friday,
the members Of the school board. }.
VI. Capper, Claus Garner and John
Baldwin came down in Mr.. Capper's
car to confer with superintendent Wig
ness regarding the plans of a school
house. The matter was taken up and
gone through quite thoroughly. finally
accepting a set Of plans drawn by
Architect Van Horn of this city. 1t is
intended to have The new school build
Ing ready for use for the fall term.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
WILL HAVE FIELD STORE.

O. A. TruaX, of the furniture depart
mcnt OF the Lucas store, left this
morning for a visit at his home in
Mitchell, S. D. He will be away about
ten days, when he. and his brother will
return to Bismarck and take posses
sion Of the E. G. Field furniture store.
His friends wish him much success.
Mr.. TruaX al presented with a pref.
ty fob as a gift from the employees OF
the Lucas store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
BYRoN'S TROUBADoR's COMING.
McCabe Methodist Church Secures
Splendid Orchestra.

Much enthusiasm is being felt by
members o.. the NJ. +. church in Sc
curing the noted Byron's Troubador's
for one concert Thursday, May 10TH.
The troup is composed of seven mem
GERS who appear in orchestra, quartet,
duets and trios, "doubling' in both vo-
cal and instrumental music in which
they meet with much favor both
abroad and at home. The following
message from w. E. Curry, president
Of the Epworth League, Butte, Mont,
shows an appreciation which comes
unsolicited:
"Eutte, Mont, May 5th, 1913. Mr..
VIM. c. Rev, Bismarck n. D.: The
musical entertainment given by BY
ron's Troubadors was the very best
have had. The ability Of the per-
formers to entertain their audience in
every way was marvellous. We want
them again on their next tour. w. e.
Curry. Pres. Mountain View EpWorth
League, Butte. Mont
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS.

The Presbyterian church has made
extensive preparations, for the fOrticth
anniversary to be held Sunday. DR..
W. II. Kearns of Minneapolis viii
speak at the Sunday services, both
morning and evening. On Monday
evening there will be a historical
meeting when several prominent
speakers will be present, and there
will be a reception for all old timers.
Recently the church has been redecor-
ated, and every preparation has been
made for a fitting observance OF the
fOrtieth anniversary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
EDITOR HOWARD In IOWN.

Editor Howard OF The M@cfIenry
tribune, also of the Dunn County
Settler Of Manning, was in the city
last evening, on his way to Mctienry
from Manning. Mr.. Howard stated
that he was about to dispose Of the
Mcfienry plant and devote all of his
tine to the Dunn county business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
MARY M'LEAN RETURNED.

Mrs. Mary Mclean has returned
from California, where she spent the
winter amid sunshine and flowers.
She reports a mos, delightful visit,
having met a great many old time Bis
markers. The .ady's many friends
in this city will be pleased to greet
her, and to learn that her health is
very good.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
CAME HERE BY AUTO.

Miss Janet Purdie Of Albert Lea,
Mimi, who has been principal Of the
schools at Arena. n. d., came to Bis
marck by auto Friday, in company
with her. brother, J.. w. Purdie, hard
ware merchant Of that place, and n.
F.. Lambert, manager of the lumber
yard there. Miss Purdie came to
take examination in one subject to
complete her first grade certificate,
and also to do some shopping. The
gentlemen were here for the purpose
of buying a new automobile. While
Miss Purdic attended to her matters.
the gentlemen made a trip by auto to
Wilton. They all returned Friday ev-
Cning to Arena.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10

Hmors Como TO the Surface in the
spring as in no other season. They
oon't run themselves all off that way,
however. but mostly remain in the
system. Hoods Sa%rsaparilla removes
them, wards off danger. makes good
health sure. (Adv)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
PIONEER PHYSICIAN HERE.

DR.. Eastman, pioneer physician
from Krem, is in the city. He was
the first physician in that part OF the
country and seems to hold his JOB
quite we'll.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
ATTENDED MEETING.

DR.. V. II. SticKncy Of Dickinson,
passed through Bismarck Friday en-
route to his home from Minot where
he attended the medical association
meeting. He was elected n of the
vice presidents Of the association.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
FROM VISIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Nlson returned
Friday from Glenwood, Mimi, where
they have been making a visit at their
former home.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
UNION %ERcANTlLE co.

Have for Saturday, ripe DineaCples,
grape fruit, cukes, lettuce, green ON
ions, ripe tomatoes, bananas, oranges,
strawberries, cocoanuts and full line
OF groceries. Phone IS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
TEACHERS EXAM. CLOSED.

The teachers examination which
has been in progress at the court
house for two days, came to a close
Friday afternoon. There were 81
teachers writing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
HERE FROM DICKINSON.

J. w. Sturgeon, Of Dickinson, who
is identified with r. +. Murtha, law
yer of that city, was a capital city Wis
itOr Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
FIRE MARSHAuS RETURN.

Chief Fire .narshal A. RI. Runge and
Deputy Chief n. l.. Reade have re-
turned from their tour Of inspection Of
several cases in the southern part Of
the state. They made two inspections,
and adjusted affairs in several other
cases. including some school house
conditions. The gentlemen say the
people are taking to the plan very
favorably and seem glad to comply
with the requirements of the law. The
first of the week Chief Assistant
Reade leaves for the northern part of
the state where he will take up sever.
al cases which have been filed with
the department. Mi
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
ARCHIE JOHNSON.

Archie Johnson, Of Wild Rose town
ship, who taught the Motif. school last
winter. was in town yesterday. he
will conduct his farm this summer and
return to school next fall and winter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
WILL BUILD A HOME.

Attorney Zuger, Is reported among
the many in this city who will build
homes during the coming season. 1t
is understood Mr.. Zugcr Will build in
Riverview.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
FORMER BISMARCK BOY.

Manley Falconer, formerly a Bis.
marck boz, but now on the road as
a travelling salesman, is in the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
SEED POTATOES.

TO plant or eat, delivered any place
in Bismarck soc per bushel, S bushels
$500. Wills Seed Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10

There are reports of good farming
conditions coming from every coun-
ty in the state this spring, except
that there is considerable spring pillow.
ing to be done.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
DOWN FROM WAShBURN.

Karl Klein, the land man ron
Washburn, came in last evening and
expected to return this morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
WILL

Ask for prices on Screenings, Crack
cd corn, Crushed Shells, Grits and
Charcoal.
Home grown seed corn; Giant Fod-
der Corn: Millet Of all kinds; Cane
and Karffir Corn.
Cheap feed for hogs and sheep.
OSCAR H. WILL & co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
UP FROM MENOkEN.

A. r. Welch and II. A. klipstein OF
Menoken we're business visitors In this
city Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
City News
WENT TO FARGO,

c. l.. Merrick went to Fargo Friday
Afternoon on No. S for a few days on
business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
hAGGERT HERE.

Gil Haggert, tho we'll known IN.
tractor from Fargo, is in the city look
ing after his contracts.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
FROM NIX ENZlE.

Edward Collin, one of MckcnZlc's
we'll known citizens, was a !'lS'l'a' IN
visitor Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10

A basin Of cold water placed in an
oven will soon lower the temperature.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
In FROM Ring.

Archie Marvel, Of Sterling. was
among the business visitors in this
city yesterday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
HORSE CLIPPED

Get your horses clipped first class
work guaranteed. Phone 6.
BRYAN & SON.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-05-10
UNION co.

Have for Saturday, ripe pineapples,
grape fruit, cukes, lettuce, green on.
ions, ripe tomttoes. bananas. oranges,
strawberries, cocoanuts and a full line
of groceries. Phone 50.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
CLAYVILLE

Alcott Phillips is visiting relatives in
Foster.
Miss Celinda Wells is visiting friends in
Providence.
Mrs. Ada Lee is the guest of her sister,
Mrs NJ. A. Bennett.
Mrs. Joseph Rondeau, who has been
quite i'll. is improving.
Henry w. Carpenter and family, are
staying at the "Island."
Matthew Bennett and family spent the
week end at Buttonwoods.
John Murray is confined 10 his home by
a severe attack of measles.
Mr.. Robbins of the Josln Mauufactur.
ing Co. was here on Monday.
Mrs. Fred Arnold of Coventry, visited
Mrs. Joseph Rondeau this week
The +. w. A. have adjourned their
meetings until Wednesday, August 9th.
Lafayette Lodge, 1. o. o. +. held a
we'll attended meeting on Tuesday evening.
S. B. Chapman of North Scituate,
preached at the Clayvlle Church last Sun.
day.
The Moosup ball team defeated the
Howard Hills, Sunday by a score of
to 4.
Hamilton Lodge, A. f. and A. M. held
a regular communication last Saturday
evening.
DIR. and Mrs. 4. II. McCurdey left on
Tuesday for a vacation trip in New Hamp-
shire and Maine
Mrs. Harry Luther and little daughter,
visited her mother at South Scituate on
Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Burlingame and family, who
have been several weeks at the island
went home on Monday.
The NipPers of Elruville, will play the
Howard Hills at Yellow Pine Grove on
Sunday. Cecil Mason, the champion girl
pitcher, will twrl for the the Howard
Hills.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18

A child was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Thomas last week.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lowell on Thursday of last week.
Large quantities Of bass and pout are
being caught at the Ponegansett Reservoir.
A very excellent out door band concert
was held here on Thursday evening of last
week.
The Ponegansett mill has shut down to
allow the installing of lot of new
machinery.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank b. Mason, who
were married the first of the month, are
living here.
1t is rumored that car for the trans
portation of berries is to be run on the
p. & ID. line soon
The Rockland Athletic Association will
hold dance in Red Mill Hall on the even.
ing of July 10Th.
The funeral of Mrs. Menry S. Seamens
was held at the Christian Church, Thurs
day afternoon. Many relatives and friends
attended the services.
A band tournament will be held on Sat-
urday, July a6,h. 1t is expected that FIVE
or six bands will be present.
Thomas Thornton and Miss Sadie
Thornton of Pawtucket, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davenport last Sun
day
Mrs. Allie S. Seamans, wife of Henry
S. Seamens, died at her home here on
Monday, after an illness of only few days.
She will be greatly missed in this COM
munitv, where she has always resided.
She was an active member of the Christian
Church and was always foremost in all
good work Mrs. Seamaus was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rounds.
Her husband and family have the SYM
pathy Of all in their great aifliction.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
Lexington Monuments.

All along the road TO Lexington from
Cambridge. Mass, I'm the United States
Of America. there are monuments ia
rebel coonfsts" who slew British sol
diers April 10. I'm l775. but the most
striking Is that which is raised TO the
memory Of Samuel Whittemore. He
was eighty years Of age at the time.
and he killed three British soldiers
with his own hand. The stone rec.
ords that for this he received punish
ment OF three kinds. He was shot.
he was bayoneted and he wac beaten.
He was then. reasonably enough, left
for dead The old fellow must have
had a magnificent constitution and a
spirit which the most devoted optimlst
might envy. For the inscription goes
on TO say that he recovered and lived
TO the age Of ninety eight. 1896 must
have been "a good vintage"--for men
London Chronicle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
SOUTH SCITUATE.

Haying is about finished in this section
There has been very good crop harvested.
Mrs Mary Young and Edward Sails
bury had telephones installed recently.
Master Dexter Salisbury has had the
misfortune to cut his foot quite severely.
George X. Whiteman has been cartng
cotton this week for the Ashland Mills
Amateur gardening among the young
ladies seems to be quite feature this sea-
son.
Mr.. Kicker OF Providence, conducted the
services at Trinity Chapel last Sunday
afternoon,
Mr.. Horace King of "Kingholme, >
made business trip to Providence on
Friday last.
Miss Emily Young is entertaining her
cousins from Edgewood, Misses Julia,
Carrie and Mabel Lawton.
Miss Clara Willis, who has been caring
for Mrs. McGary for the past three months,
has taken a position in West Somerville'
Mass.
May baskets, June boxes and July pals
have been quite prevalent through this
section this year, revival of an Old time
custom.
Mrs. Arthur n. Moves, Miss Adella
Noyes and Miss Deborah Moves, Mrs. +
f.. Wakefield and Miss Ruth Wakefield
are staying at Apple Tree Cottage, South
Scituate. Mr.. Moves, Mr.. Wilson Noyes
and MIR. and Mrs. W. c. Vreeland spent
the weekend there
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
NORTH SCITUATE.

Town Clerk d. II. Remington was here
on Monday.
Byron Shippee has accepted position
at "The Elmdale."
A new switch is being put in near the
Saundersville crossing.
Irving q. Spencer has sold his farm
at Clayville to Peter Anderson.
DIR. Harry w. Smith and son Merritt,
have returned from trip to Maine.
A regular meeting of North Scituste
Grange was held on Wednesday evening
Miss Bertha Allen, Miss Bullock and
Miss ID. S. Peters are guests at the Elm
dale.
Rev. G. B. Cutler conducted the funeral
services of Mrs. IL. S. Seamans at Rock
land on Thursday.
The Sunday School of the Free Baptist
Church will have its annual excursion on
Wednesday, July 23rd.
The annual Sunday school picuic at
Parker's Grove will be held this year on
Wednesday, August 9th.
1t has been suggested that the Owens
Soldiers Monument be dedicated on
Scituate Old Home Day.
Henry S. Seamans, whose very estima-
abe wife died on Monday, has the sym.
patty of many friends in this section.
Mrs. Mercy Atwood, who in company
with Miss Sadie Thornton, are planning a
trip to Euro e, expects to sail from Phila-
delphia on Saturday, July 10th.
The lawn .arty given for the benefit of
the North s tuste Library on Thursday
evening VS. great success. The
grounds at residence of e. A. Potter
were crowded. afternoon and evening A
good sum was cleared for the use Of the
association
1t is rumored that the time between the
City Line aud East Killingly over the
Providence & Danielson Railway is soon
10 be cut down from the present schedule.
Switches are now being put at Saunders
Vile and in Foster near the Remington
Homestead. Just what the new time is to
be, has not been announced, but it is
evident that it will be considerably
shortened.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18

IL is enough to chill ones passion for
newspapers to read the mother-in-law W
quips. as they are sad. sad jokes. A
motherinAaw is not funny afterwards
she is only funny beforehand. In
France. where they do so many things
neatly. this is understood Listen!
Young Raoul had gone down on his
knees to madame. the Widow Lemoine,
and begged leave to marry himself
with her daughter.
But nor' said the widow firmly. 'lt
Is impossibler
Desolated Raoul burst into tears
Don't take II so hard. mon gosser'
said she The petite Yvonne is ex-
quisite she Is ravishing. yet there are
many others in the France. A little
Of patience?'
But. madame! my dear madamer'
howled Raoul. 1T Is you that ] re-
grety'-New York Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
Mr.. Horns Resignation.

Mr.. Henry J. Horn, vice.Presiden, of
the Boston & Maine, in charge Of construc-
tion, operation and maintenance, early last
week rendered bis resignation to Mr. Mel.
leu. II was accepted as of August Ist.
Mr.. Hons duties we're temporarily TUNED
over TO the General Manager 50 far as
transportation is concerned and to the
Chief Engineer so far as construction and
maint enance are concerned and 10 the
General Mechanical superintendent so far
as equipment, rolling stock and machinery
Of the Company are concerned.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
PACKING GOLD LEAF.
n Is Handled Sc to Speak, by the All
of Puff of Breath

n Is "Handled,' Sc to Speak, by the Aid
of Puff Of Breath.
The gold reaches the "beaters" drst
In wide bars or nuggets. Ii must be
weighed. melted and made into inch
wide ribbons before the beating be-
gins. The ribbon Is then cut into inch
squares and beaten with hammer
welded by stalwart workman
When each leaf has been beaten thin
II is transferred 10 a mold. where IL Is
beaten again for period of four hours.
The beating is accomplished by means
Of wooden hammer weighing from
seven TO eighteen pounds on a sheep
skin cushion resting on a granite block.
The gold beaten Is usually % or 23
cavats fine. A little alloy OF copper or
silver Is added 10 make II spread. II
would be impossible for the beaters To
handle perfectly pure gold.
Gold leaf is packed more by the aid
of the breath than that OF the hands.
The operation OF transferring n sheet
OF almost transparent gold leaf from
one place To another is OF such delica-
cy that II is possible 10 accomplish IL
only by slight puff OF the breath.
The packers are for the most part
girls, 20 whom. after beating. the gold
leaf Is handed.
The girls lift the unshaped leaf from
the mold with a pair OF wooden pin
GERS, flatten II out on sheepskin cush-
ion by gently bfowing on IL, cut IL into
perfect square. replace IL between
the leaves OF the book and fatten 1t
out with the breath. book" con.
sists OF twenty-five leaves, and a skill.
ed giri operator can pack seventy
books In dly.-Harper's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
POTTERSVILLE.

Henry Richardson has purchased horse.
John Burlingame is making some re.
pairs on his house.
Mrs Deborah Jordan is visiting her
brother, Levi Hicks.
Rev. and Mrs. Fenner Jacques entertain
ed company recently.
Sunday School here every Sunday at 10:
a. m. All are invited.
X. Henry Harmon visited relatives in
Providence on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Parker spent
Sunday on Chopmist Hill.
Mrs. George Young, Mildred and Mar
gurite Young Of Harmony, X. L, were
guests at Mrs. K. Henry Harmon's on
Friday last.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18

The back to the soilers know al
about farming before they tackle n
But their Tired men. having been born
on the farm. are often dlly about the
real science OF agriculture have ypn
heard about what Danny Youugs fac.
tstum told him about the new hOrsef
NOT Then listen.
That boss you bought has came. -
announced the servitor.
"Ah," cried Danny; I'm glad OF
that r. he rightT"
~Fine.r
"Bow are his teetbl We must al
why's look at a horses teeth Are bis
teeth al rfght?"
Boss. his teeth sre ns perfect and
sound az a newborn babes"
"Finel have bargain. by henr'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-07-18
LAYING A GHOST.
A Simple Solution to the Mystery Of q
"HaAnted" House.

A Simple Solution to the Mystery Of q
"HaAnted' House.
The mystery Of haunted" house
was explained In a recent number OF
Science, 1t was large. handsome
structure IN Boston'S Back Rsg district
The trouble centered in the third and
fourth stories, where the s,umbers Of
servants and children were Disturbed
by strange sensations.
It was a common occurrence for them
10 awake in the night wiSh a feeling OF
oppression. 'as II some one were tap
ping upon me-" Sounds also were
heard, as II some one were walking
about or overhead. once child rush
ed screaming into the nurses room
crying that man was waking him up
and asking why she let him frighten
him so In the morning the children
were pale and sluggish. even cold wa.
ter lacking its usual power to enliven
them.
Investigation at length revealed a
comparatively simple. mechanistfc so
IutIph III tht cs'ape VI "a "' Se ahouhs
OF furnace gas Often the sulphur In
il was so strong as TO make the eyes
water and To hurt the throat. while
the sensations OF oppression were typi-
cal Of carbon ronoxide 'rhe noises
may have been actual sounds coming
from an adjoining house. although any
noises at all would probably be exag-
gerated in the minds OF persons awak.
ened in the night while suffering from
poisonous gas.