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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

Or have you, at about midnight the
same date, received a frantic hurry-up
call to attend a dying friend ard found
that the address given carried you
to graveyard filled with "eiro'
moonbeam-lighted tombstones?
II such things ever befell you, did
vou take them like a good sport or did
YOU call the perpetrator of these SELF
same vilIainous pranks seven kinds OF
an impish idiot?
All Fools day is tpso facto the ebay
OF the practical joker. and it is ru-
mored that "P. Us" are quite numer-
Gus around the Senate and House Of
fee buildings. Because their day OF
days Is fast approaching, the more
sedate members of Congress, who be-
iieve that April Fool Joking ranks
about zero in the line of pastin1es. are
putting themselves on guard.
II know exactly what's going to hap
pen on the morning of April L. said
one anti-P. ]. senator with wry smile.
My next door neighbor is going to
enter my office. glance casually at my
coat and ask me why a blonde hair is
reposing on its left shoulder. If I am
unsuspicious and look down at it he
will double UP with mirth and yell
April Fool!
Later on in the day my stenographer
will offer me some candy; and I, too busy
with affairs of Importance to remem-
Der the previous joke, will accept a
pinkish, mintlike confection, only to
have it vanish into thin air the moment
il reaches my mouth.
oil
home one of the boys will call up and
tell me to rush to certain supposedly
important session. On my arrival I
will be- greeted with the hilarious
laughter of a few foolish colleagues
who will shrill the hateful words,
April Fool" at me.
1T will be the same old program this
list Of April as it was 1ast-same old
Jokes, same old victims. But what's the
use protesting about 1t? Men are only
groen-up boys after all. and somehow
can't get away from the kid days and
kid. tricks"
Representative John c. Mckenzie's as
sociates would do well not to accent any
tempting looking cigars from him on
April l. His pronliscuous distribution of
two-for-a-quarter's might well put his
friends on their guard. Mr. Mckenzie
always has an irresistible desire on that
date TO hand out weeds which would
serve good purpose at a Fourth of
July celebration. The kind he carries
aroand in, his, upper vest pocket on April
] are guaranteed to- make the lo,,dest
noise of any on the market and to throw
the biggest scare. possible into the hap
less one who ignites the end OF it. and
he himself admits it,
Il never will forget the finest April
fool joke ever played in my life," he
said, chuckling at; the memory. when
] was a young man I chummed around
with a Youth, soldier. who had been
around the world several times, and who
thought he knew about all there was to
know. He was keen for practical Jokes
and always boosted about being too wise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

AVE. you. Unsus-
pecting One, ever
accepted a lus-
cious o o k ! n G
bonbon on April
1 from n guile
] e s s appearing
creature. q ( I e r
swallowing which
your "innards"
felt like a steam
laundry, soaped
I'M and sizzling?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
STATESMEN RECALL 1hfIRApRIL Fool PRAN|
Sis lllZ~lI& OF By GONE DAYS g. :.

Senators and Repre-
sentatives Recall Occa-
sions When They Clio
ried in Observing All
Fools Day-A Cigar
That Proved a Boomer
ang-The Wax Lady
on the Sidewalk-Gin-
ger and Red Pepper
An Elastic Doughnut
One on Teacher
Handing 1t to the
"Highbrows' - Cupid
in Tears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

versation until we had just about passed
the store; then I poked him in the ribs
and remarked. reprovingly:
"'Why George. that lady we just
passed spoke to you. Why didn't you
answer? Don't you know her?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

'in on it. We omitted handing the petit
ton to about four pupils, for we knew
them to be 'squealers,' and We had no in
tention Of being found out.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
SOUTH SCITUATE.

The Providence Water Supply Com
mittee will use the Shaffer House, near the
Battey Church, for its Scituate head
quarters. Alterations and repairs are now
in progress, which will make the house
comfortable and convenient for a consider
able draughting force. cement floor is
being laid in the basement and a heating
apparatus installed. 1t seems the house
has formerly been lighted by All acetylene
gas plant and that is being repaired and
made ready to do its work again. A good
sized garage is to be built west OF the
house. 1he house will be comfortably
furnished, but will not be used for lodging
purposes. Judging from these prepara-
tions, the committee does not apparently
anticipate that the experts, now looking
over several sites for a Providence Water
Supply, will turn down the Scituate plan
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
POT CERSVILLE..

George Parker Of cranston, visited rela
tives here on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Parker entertained
company on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roderick Harmon have a
new Ford touring car.
Mrs. Thomas Cole is improving and ex-
poets to be home soon.
MIR and Mrs John Burlingame, Miss
Nellie Potter aud Mrs. Fred Potter motor
ed to Warren on Monday.
Roderick Harmon is working on the
new barn, which Mr.. Fred Segee is erect
ing on the farm at Chopmist, which he
has recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burlingame, Mrs.
Buringame, Miss Baker, Mrs. Mary Bar
den and Miss Alice Potter were guests at
the Potter Homestead on Sunday.
The following were guests at maple
Tree Cottage" on Sunday last: Mr.. and
Mcs. Albert Lowell OF North Scituatc, Mr'
George Armstrong of Providence, Mrs.
Burdick Of Providence, Mr. Thomas Glib.
hons, Mr. James Segee and Mr. J Edwin
Segee OF Pawtucket.
On Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. Leonard
Parker had message by telephone that
his son, Chauncey O. Parker of Foster
Centre, had the misfortune to lose his
thumb and lorefinger Of his right hand
Mr.. Parker was employed in the bobbin
shop near Hopkins Crossing at the time
of the accident.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
RocKLAND.
The bridge here has been replanked.

The bridge here has been replanked.
Miss Dorothy Mason is visiting relatives
in Vermont.
The roads in the vicinity of fougansett
are being repaired.
Rev. G. b. Cutler preached at the Chris
tian Church last Sunday.
Mrs. John B. S. Olney is spending few
days with Miss S. E. Oney.
Improvements have been made to heat.
ing apparatus at the Power House.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Parker spent Sun
day at the Briggs place at Chopmist
y 1t is expected that Clyde Sumner will
speak at the Christian Church next Sunday.
Mrs. w. L. Stranger of Providence, was
the guest of Mrs. F. II. Steere this week
Waldo Z. Hawkes. and Arthur. Fairman
compose the new "bench crew" at the
Power House.
The Rockland Cornet Band will give a
Harvest Supper and Dance in Red Mill
Hall on Saturday evening, October 24th.
Mrs. Mary ]. Olney, Mrs. Clara Arnold
and Mrs. George Lee spent Friday with
Mrs. Ruth E Potter of Providence, it be-
ing her birthday.
William A. Woodmansee, who died in
Olneyville on Saturday. was former resi-
dent of this village. For a number Of
years he conducted a harness business
here.
There was no school Tuesday as the
teacher, Philip Shippee, attended the
funeral of William A. Woodmansee at
Olneyville. Mrs. Addison Yeaw and Mrs
Ezekiel Warner also attended this funeral
The Harvest Concert given at the Chris
tian Church last Sunday evening was well
attended. The program which consisted
of music and recitations was prepared
under the direction of a committee, con-
sisting of Mrs. w. f. King, Mrs. s. b.
Rounds and Mrs. Walter Battey
Romeo Roberts, who was formerly assist
ant engineer at the power house of the
Providence and Danielson road, was mar
ried recently to Miss Clara LaJennesse of
Fall River. Their wedding tour included
Quebec, Montreal and Northern Vermont
Mr.. Roberts is employed as engineer by a
cotton mandatory at Fall River and their
home will be in that city.
The address given recently at the Chris
tian Church by DR.. McCurdy's brother,
who is a missionary to Burma, was very
interesting and was much enjoyed by the
audience. The missionary dressed in the
Burmese costume, read from the Burmese
Bible, sang in that language and had
several photograph records OF the native
music He also displayed many photo
graphs and curiosities from that country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
CHoPMISr.

Mrs. Laura Rounds and Mrs. Edith
Barden attended the funeral services OF the
late William A. Woodmansee on Tuesday.
The deceased was well known by many
residents Of Foster aud Seitua,e.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Oliver Arnold are enter
tanning their nephew, MIR. Lester Arnold
OF Taunton and his bride They are re-
turning from a wedding trip to Maine,
where they have been saving since their
marriage week ago.
On Saturday evening last at the eouutry
home OF Mr.. Stephen rour'ellotte on
Chopmisl avenue, there was held a home
Harvest supper Mr.. Stephen Tourtel-
lotte with Mr.. William Tourte.l lotte and
family, acting as hosts to about fifty guests.
The lawn was lighted with lanterns and
the light from several automobiles made
the out-of doors almost as bright as day
The young people played games ~ the
lawn aud the feast of eatables was much
enjoyed by every one, il being genuine
old time Harvest Supper with few modern
accessories in the way OF ice cream, cake
etc. Among the guests from Providence
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lester and
daughter Barbara and MIR. and Mrs.
George White. Mr.. White proved him
self efficient as a waitress, donning female
attire for the occasion and served coffee to
the guests, which Mr.. Stephen Tourtel'
lotte, who is nearly go years of age, pre-
pared and poured for them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16

Miss J. P. Gorton spent Thursday of
this week in Danieison.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Lynch spend
Saturday in Providence.
Town Clerk Gardner Howard, was in
Providence, on Wednesday.
Henry w. Bennett is making improve.
ments to his store building.
Eugene Bennett OF Providence, spent
Wednesday at his farm here.
John Eddy Of Greenville, visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. b. G.. Eddy recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Bawes have re-
moved to the Cameron farm near the
Centre.
Mr.. John Sheath died October 3rd,
in the 18th year Of his age. His death
was due to gangreue Of the foot.
Frank Emanuel Brsyton died October
Ist, age II years. n months and 4 days.
The cause OF his death was organic heart
disease, and bronchitis.
Mr.. Chauaeey Parker was seriously in
iured, while using saw at a shop. He
was taken to the Rhode Island Hospital on
Wednesday. DIR. Mccurdy was the at
tending physician.
Alta Democratic caucus held last Satur.
day for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for senator ard representative in the
General Assembly. George Z. CisPp was
dominated senator and John w. Bowen,
representative.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Providence Opera House.

Next Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday
evenings and at popular priced matinee
on Wednesday, the Providence Opera
House will come forward with one OF the
most important bookings of the year, when
Owen Jchnson's engrossing narrative Of
comtemporaneous metropolitan life, "Ihe
SalamauC er," which created widespread
discussion as a magazine serial will be
presented as a play. The dramatization OF
Mr. Johnson's novel, made by himself, is
presented under the direction of Selwyn &
Company, the firm which sponsored with
in the Law" the sensational melodramatic
success Of last season and already has
"Under Cover" and "Iwin Beds" two Of
the biggest successes on Broadway in its
hands. That the Selwyn firm regards,
"The Saiamander" as It's most ambitious
undertaking up 10 this time Is indicated
by their purchasing Broadway theatre IN
which TO present the Johnson play for It's
New YORK engagement, which will begin
the Thursday night following its perform
ances in Providence.
Because Of its wide circulation as a
printed story, little need be said OF "Ihe
oalamander" exc pt that the play follow
closely the novei OF the captivating Dodo
Baxter, who undertakes 10 make her way
by her beauty, fascination and wits. The
.oaldmauder" w1ii empoy one oi the most
remarkable casts recently organized.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Rn.ahalle,s "Eaxah..

Never was there a blacker daughter
Of Africa than was Rosabelle Jackson
when. as girl OF but thirteen years.
she was taken into the home OF Mr..
and Mrs Deene, a childless couple
who purpoScd training Rosabelle inte a
maid OF all work. s~rhis they succeed
ed In doing. and SO many admirable
traits Of character were developed In
Rosabelle that they became much at
tached 10 the girl. aud her affection for
them was pronounced One day when
she was nearly thirty years old she
came 10 Mrs neene 10 ask "favah'
Of somewhat startling character.
81 wants 10 ask jess one favah, Mis-
Deene." she said dis Is de favah
II DO dies befo' you does ! want de
favah oh havin' you put a tombstone
ovah my grave an have on IL. Rosa
belle Jackson. only chile OF Mistah an
MlSsus Abner Deene!" - New York
Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Function of Literature.

"A book" said Dr. Johnson. should
show one either bow TO enjoy life or to
endure f." Was ever the function of
literature expressed more pungently or
JUSTIFY Any man who enjoys or en-
dures has right 10 speak If he can.
If he can help others TO enjoy or en-.
dure he has right 10 speak. II he
doubt as to his part IN life. while II be
cannot ecstaticaily enjoy he can at
least good humoredly endure.-A. q.
Benson In Century Magazine
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16

In unpublished Letters OF Lady
Bulwer I.ytton t. A Il Chalon. X A.
the editor slips in the following when
referring TO $. c. Halls impressions Of
Lady Bulwer Lytton
Mrs. Hat was Irish. and Lady Lyt'
ton had no Partially for her compa-
riots On one occasion her husband en-
tertained Daniel o'Connell and other
Irish members M dinner, and y. G.
Hall relates. The next day | saw Mrs.
Bulwer directing some arrangements In
the dining room. which she told me
she was fumigating in order to get rtd
II the brogue
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Tioer.like Cat.

Although he's no bigger than an ordi
nary house cat. the dasyure OF the
South American iuugles is strong and
Yierce. rle has the temper or a tiger
pent mp In soft coated. speckled body
OF tomcat size. Good lighter that he Is
the dasyure never fights for his food
for his chief subsistence Is the ant and
other small insects. but when attacked
by man the latter very often gets the
worst of IL. Wisconsin State Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
CLAIJ ALLE

George Roberts is building a new
garage.
Mrs. Allie Bennett, who has been on the
sick list, is improving.
The Westconneag Reservoir is down to
its lowest possible point.
Some Improvements have lately been
made to the Clayville store.
Lafayette Lodge held a well attended
meeting on Tuesday evening.
Miss Celinda Wells is spending a few
day with Mrs. Waity Senney.
Mrs. Frank Potter visited Mrs. Frank
Phillips on Sunday and Monday.
The Pswtucket Lodge of Moose will
visit Yellow Pine Grove on Sunday.
David Philips Of South Dlko,a and
Charles Philips who resides in Pennsyl.
va!nia, were guests at f. d. Phillips this
week.
Rev. r. p. McCurdey has been visiting
his brother, DR.. +. II. McCurdey Of this
place. lie hes been engaged in mission
airy work in Burmah.
William A. woodmansee, who died in
Olneyville on Saturday, was a member Of
Lafayette Lodge, I. o. o. r. Of this village,
having become member during his resi-.
deuce in ROekland many years ago.
Mrs. Anu Sesmens spent very happy
day on "Wednesday, it being her 55th birth.
day. She was remembered by a number
Of friends, who called in and rendered their
congratulations and good wishes. Among
those who called were Mrs. Dolly Rounds,
Mrs. Eva Lawrence, Rnth and Gertie Phil
lips, Mary Adams, Louisa Corp. Hannah
Dawson and Mrs. Kerr.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Selfish.

$50 Jack Hanson has married Miss
Goldie."
"Yes. and was mighty sorry to
nee II"
Sorry For her sake or hisy
For mine; | wanted her Bostos
Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16

AT the end of eve hours and . half
II you are In town" said the judge,
you will be arrested on the same
charge"
"You may Eve fun hours of that time
back" said the lawbrcaker Il can
get along with the thirty minutes ~
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
NORTH SCITUATE.

E.F Spicer has removed to Charles
town, Mass.
Chester Smith has removed to Esther
Hopkins place.
Herbert Rounds and wife are removing
to walpole, Mass.
Mrs. Mary +. Austin visited friends in
Providence last week.
Emma Smell and Rebecca Niles spent
Thursday with Mrs. Tucker.
The Orpheus O.chestra furnished music
at the fair at Waldron's Corners on Mon
day.
A harvest supperand entertainment will
be given at the Baptist Church this even-
ing.
W.. c. Edison ard family, attended the
fair at Stafford Springs, Conn.,, on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. Potter Of Pas
coag, were guests last Sunday at Charles
+. Salisbury's.
Rev. A. s. Williams of South Sutton, N.
H., will preach at the Advent Church the
last two Sundays.
Mrs Henry Preston of Putnam, Conn,
who has been visiting Mrs J. w. Lyon,
has returned home.
Miss Augie Randall and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Chadwick of Providence, visited Miss
Ruth Boss recently.
Coomer Ford has the contract to paint
the farm buildings of Mrs. e. M. Knowl-
ton in the Westcott District.
kaThe Scituate Public Market will sell uew
bolted meal for 26 cents per pound on Sat
urday, October I7th.-Adv.
Mrs. r. l.. Ford, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. G. M. d. Wright for the
past month, has gone to Portland, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs J. 7. Theilsen are in
Atlantic City this week, where Mr.. Theil'
sen is attending the annual convention OF
the street railway managers.
Mrs. Marcelia Dexter Smith, wife Of
Martin S. Smith, died at her home west OF
this village on Sunday. She has been an
invalid for several years and her death was
not unexpected by her family and friends.
She was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Dexter and was born in Scituate So
years ago. She is survived by her hus-
band and four children, Howard and Ben
igmin II. Smith, Mrs. Lewis Patterson
and Mrs Howard Steere. The funeral
services were held yesterday and Rev.
Gideon A. Burgess was the officiating
clergyman.
The following article is from the Provi-
dence Journal on Monday in relation to
the new observatory near the Harris Farm:
Frank E. Seagrave has practically COM
pleted his astronomical observatory at
North Scituate. The building has been
finished for some time and his telescopes,
which have been moved from his former
observatory on Benefit street, Providence,
are mounted upon their cement foundations.
The adjustment Of the two telescopes,
one of 81 and the other 3.inch diameter,
has been in process since the first Of the
month. This delicate task g now finished
except the adjustment Of the instruments
to altitude and azmuth. Mr.. Seagrave
finds conditions at North Scituate
ideal for the purpose of astronomical
observation. The view is sweeping
aud unobstructed and there is an entire
freedom from reflected light, which is
always serious hndrance to accurate OBJ
servation from points within the limits Of
cities. In this respect, the new observa-
tory possesses great advantages over the
former location on Benefit street"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16

"What was the matter with old
Boozie when ne called the doctor at
midnight hast nlghty
"He thought h. had lost bis sense
Of faste. HIs wife's nat wHs on the
dining foom table ahd ne ate the
frspes on IT, Houston Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Truth and Fiction.

Truth Is stranger than hctlon"
- don't KNOW" replied Miss Cay.
enne. whether II is stranger or only
scarcer." Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
OF Course.

Can you tell me which class OF peo
pie lives the longest?"
"Why, ccntenarians, I belieya"-
Boston Transcript
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Where 10 Find n,

Wigwag-l never knew such fel.
low as Bjoncs. He II always looking
for trouble Hcnpeckke-Then why
DOESN'T he get marriedf.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16
Watch and Watch.

First Pickpocket-Here he comes.
now! Second Pickpocket-All right.
You keep watch on I'm while take
a watch Off imi--Tondon Answers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-10-16

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
The Prep School.

Bangor high is of course, the team
that Portland wants to trim, mostly.
Last season, the local school did the
Queen City eleven up in fine style.
trimming them at Bangor and running
a record score up against them in this
city. This year, however things will
not come so easy, as the Bangor team
is showing great promise, and both
battles will be exceedingly close.
Bangor has the largest number OF
candidates out for some few years
and the enthusiasm with which they
are going out at practice predicts dire
things for Portland. However. Far
mer'' Kern and Capt. Feeney have Is
sued a statement that they should
manifest concern"
The Hebron team lost very heavily
by graduation last year Twelve letter
men that constituted the grand team
that represented the Green last year,
have left the school and but three of
the regular team will be back. They
are Capt. Joe Nadeau, right half back;
Jordan, right tackle, and Small, full
back All three are star men and will
form a foundation for a speedy aggre-
cation.
The Westbrook Seminary team was
practically shot to pieces by gradua-
ton and hardly a man is left upon
which a team can be built. Sargent,
the sub quarterback, has returned and
will lead the team onto the field.
Frank Tilley. Bill boy and Dan Aka :
zin, all played in some games last year,
TilIa1- bai0u tho only real star To re-
turn. Willis Martin and Joe Canavan
are two likely candidates for the
eleven and there will undoubtedly be
many more good players register be-
fore the season starts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
Gorham's Missing Nude
Boy Found After Three
Days Suffering in Bushes

Gorham, Me-, Sept. 22.-Henry DON
aid Adams. the 15year- old boy who
ran away from the farm home of
Charles E. Lawrence last Friday eve
ming, entirely nude, was found Monday
afternoon near the Richardson farm
here by Constable Fred Hannaford
who was asked to assist in the search
by Mrs. Mary d. Burnham, agent for
the Children's Protective Society of
Maine. The boy had been placed in
the care of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence.
Adams was discovered hiding in
some juniper bushes. He had on only
a pair OF mans overalls. He said he
had had nothing to eat since Friday
evening and had been hiding in the
bushes all the time.
The lad presented a pitiable sight.
His body was covered with bruises.