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The Detroit times., 1914-01-28
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
CHINESE HUMOR.

illustrated by Story of the Hospi-
taity of Two Friends.
That the Chinese are possessed Of a
keen sense of humor Is shown by the
following anecdote which Is related In
the Spirit of the East Magazine:
"There were two men who had been
friends from their school days. One
lived In the town, the other In the
country. After a separation lasting
whole year. the countryman decided
to pay a visit to his friend the towns
man. The latter gave him hearty
welcome, but the repast he furnished
consisted merely Of two bowls Of rice
and a single egg.
"'What n pity he said with a great
sigh, that you came so early! If you
had only waited for another year, my
friend, we should have had fowl for
our dinner. as this egg would have de
veloped into chicken!
mot long afterward the townsman
returned the visit. For his entertain
ment the countryman cut hard piece
OF bamboo rod into small pieces, salt.
ed them. roasted them In fat and serv
ed them up.
"'What a pity, he calculated, you
came so late! If you had only come
a year ago, my friend, we should have
had tender bamboo shoots for dinner
todayp"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
HOW TREES EAT.
They Seem to Digest Their Food Be-
fore Absorbing It.

Every gardener knows that a tree
can be fed and made to grow with In
creased vigor IL proper nOurishment
I'm the form OF humus. nitrogen. phos-
phate. etc. be~placed about Its roots
the tree VIII absorb this food and grow
rapidly and strongly.
But how the tree feeds is somewhat
more difficult TO explain In all prob
ability the tree digests its food first
and consumes il afterward. Certain II
is that the average tree has no means
of consuming food as whole. as mem
bers OF the animal kingdom absorb 1t.
Ii is well known that the larvae OF
certain insects digest their food first
and consume II afterward. Observa-
ton would indicate that this is exactly
what the tree does The tiny rootlets
act on the substances in the earth. dis
solving and breaking them mp so they
can be absorbed through the root pores.
In order so to be taken mp the chemi-
Gals must be I'm liquid form and devoid
Of all waste
The end OF each root Is armed with
a horny substance. with which IL can
burrow through the hard soil I'm search
OF food when food Is found 1t Is dis
solved into n liquid and absorbed by
the root 6bers. From the root the food
is carried by the sap TO all parts Of the
tree-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12

Rodger Williams Lodge have adjourned
until fall.
The blackstone Colored Giants played
the Allendales on Sunday.
Daniel Nc liver and family, have gone to
Pawtuxet for the summer.
Beeckman buttons are being worn quite
extensively in this section
Mrs. Isaac Belknap OF Oneco, Conn,
was the guest of Mrs. f 'eanor Cozzens TINS
week.
Road Commissioner w, A, Sweet has
been repairing bridges in the east part oi
the town.
Norman Sweet Bassett died at his home
in Allendae on Saturday. He was III his
25th year
Last Saturday was Donation Day for the
North Providence District Nursing As
sociation. The collectors footed up to
$4,000
The funeral of Norman Bassett was SOL
emnized on Tuesday. The service was at
tended by many relatives and friends
A big crowd of people saw the Centre
dales defeat the Phillpsdales on Saturday
at Broley's Oval by score of TOD Tom
Hall, player manager of the local team,
did some hard hitting
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
An Unrepresentati House.

One of the most elaborate calcula-
tons of the composition Of the house
of commons hundred years ago Is
given in DR.. Old6eld's Representative
History" According to this, 2lS mem
bers were returned by 81 peers in Eng
land and Wales, 81 members by II
peers I'm Scotland and 5l members by
36 peers I'm Ireland Thus just 300
members were returned by peers. In
addition 1871 members were returned
by 90 commoners In England and
Wales, Ii members by II commoners
I'm Scotland and 20 members by 10
commoners In Ireland, while the treas
ury commanded II seats, the admiralty
and the ordnance /. Consequently
In a house of 65S members III could
claim to be more or less independent
London Chronicle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
EAST GLOCESTER.

Howard Hall is spending two weeks
vacation here.
Mrs William Ottinger entertained com.
pany on Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Johnson is visiting relatives
in Douglas, Mass.
Mrs. Caroline Farnum, who has been
quite ill, is improving.
James Phillips has lately purchased a
horse from Charles Farnum.
The new r, f. ID. route from Chepachet
made its first trip last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Steere are residing
with their grandfather, William Steere.
The Auxiliary of Laurel Grange was
very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Charles
Whipple on Monday afternoon,
The first clam bake of the season was
held last Sunday at the Harmony Hotel.
There was number OF automobile parties
attended. The next bake will be held on
Sunday, June 2Ist.
Misses Noia, Ruth and Goldie Tucker
were the Recipients Of a well filled June
box Tuesday evening, from their school
mates. After a lively chase, the littl,
merry makers were caught and were in
vited into the house, where they received
very inviting treat provided by Mr.. anC
Mrs. Tucker.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
How We Go to Sleep.

Sleep begins In its first phase by a
state of distraction, which brings on
states of observation-disclosures accompa
MED always by numerous and separate
Authorizations, closely connected with
the length of the absentminded states
Immediately afterward. in IA second
phase, these states of distraction pass
into very delicate motor disturbance.
due to the absence OF parallelism In
the axes of the eyes or by the devia
ton of their conjugate movements
says the Family Doctor Finally. In
third and final phase, which indi
Gates the very near approach of actua
sleep. the yasomotor system seems t.
conform to laws very different from
those that regulate its mechanism dnr
ing waking hours
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
The DueIist's Disease.

Or. Pean, Paris physician. was
called as a physician to attend duel
One Of the adversaries was SO coward
ly that he ran away after the first shot
unhurt. The four seconds. the remain
ing combatant and the doctor stood
looking at each other with embarrass
ment and discontinue when DR.. Peap
broke the silence by saying gravely. 81
know the disease that has suddenly at
tackled this gentleman" And. taking
out his pencil and paper, he drew up a
report as follows: "At the first shot
Mr.. X was taken with sudden attack
of tachypodia that would not yield to
treatment. The seconds therefore. on
consultation with the physician, stop
ped the duel" Thus "honor" was
saved.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
A Lonesome Donkey.

One summer Mr.. Oakes. an eminent
lawyer, sent his wife and young daugh-
ter to farmhouse In the White noun
tains for a vacation. Shortly after he
received an urgent request from the
little girl to send her pet donkey to
use while there She had read about
donkeys and heard about them, but
was not at all familiar with their pc
culiar vocalism.
The donkey arrived, and the child
had many rides around the vicinity.
She enjoyed 1t all hugely. except the
animals strange noises, which inspired
her with the profoundest pity for his
evident distress.
One day after vainly trying to sub.
due his vocalism she wrote letter tn
her father. in which she said:
"Dear Father-I do wish you would
come up here soon. my donkey is 80
very lonesome."-National Monthly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
EVER SEE A. PINK MONKEY
This South American Brand 10 Worse
Than the Other Kind.


II you should ever happen to be wan.
1ering about the Choco section Of Co
lombia II would be well To have an
eye out for the sobbina monkey. lf
this animal gets on yonr trail you
might as well ring duwn the curtain
and put n period after Yourself.
When il gets after the Colombian In
dians. according 10 H. g. Spurrell. nat
uralist and member Of the London
School OF Tropical Medicine. the Indian
listens TO the BEASTS soul witherng
sobs for three days and three nights
and then commits suicide.
Mr. Spurrell says that the sobbing
monkey Is pink and is one Of the most
rare animals In South America. For
reasons that have never been made
tain times In the year leave its home
In the most impenetrable wilderness
and go to the nearest Indian encamp-
ment. where II will select its victim
and follow him day and night. keeping
up continual weeping and wailing
According to tribal traditions this Is
sure sign that the victim will shortly
be taken with the sleeping sickness or
some other fatal disease. Ii has been
customary for the natives to listen to
the monkeys sobbing for three days
and three nights and then commit sui
eide, thus avoiding death by the dread
ed sickness.-New York Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
SOUTH FOSTER.

Mrs. Luther Cole and her aunt Mrs
Packard, visited Providence early in the
week.
Mrs. Tobias Burke with her two nieces,
the Misses Burke of Providence, visited
Mrs II. M. Brown on Monday.
]. F. Hopkins carried party of seven.
teen from this place to Foster Centre last
Saturday evening in his auto, to attend the
supper and entertainment given in the
Town House.
Mr.. Byron Arnold Of Providence, con,
Quoted the service at the Union Chapel al
Hopkins Mills on Sunday last. lie was
assisted by Mr.. Pierce, missionary, il
the evening service Of prayer and confer
ence.
Marian Hopkins, the eleven year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hop
kins, had the misfortune to fracture one Of
her arms, while at play during the recess
at school. She was attended by DR.
McCurdy of Clayville. She was taken to
the Rhode Island Hospital on Wednesday
for an xray examination of the injury.
Mrs. Ella Rounds had bad fall in he,
barn on Friday last. She went to the
hay loft to put down some hay for her horse
and stepping on loose board, was thrown
to the floor below, fail Of several feet
Mrs. Rounds was quite stunned for time,
but escaped with no broken bones. She
is badly bruised and very lame, but able
to get about.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
WESTCOTT.

Miss Emma Peck of Norwood, is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. L. NJ Knowlton.
Mrs. Abbie J. Paine from Rockland,
spent part of last week with Mrs. James
Yeaw.
Miss Bertha c. Howard Of Warwick, is
spending few days with her father, Mr..
William o. Howard.
James A. Barden, who has been con-
fined to the house by illness the past nine
weeks, ,lis able. to be out again.
Several from here attended the supper
and entertainment at Ashland on Satur.
day evening and all report a fine time.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
MIND AND HEALTH.
Physical Conditions Often at tho Mercy
of Mental Attitudes.


scientist writes: "A woman fan
cied she had swallowed a frog and
was rapidly sinking. The efforts of
physicians failed to afford her relief.
1t occurred to some one that she might
be deluded into health. A tiny frog
was caught and put into q tube with
which they were attempting to wash
out her stomach. When the frog was
thrown out of the tube the girl ex-
pressed relief and said she hoped they
were satisfied her complaints had
real foundation. In a short time she
was restored to health This Is only
one Of the instances In which the mind
has affected the physical condition.
"No one doubts that persons have
been frightened to death, and ridiculC
I'm statements Of this kind should end
The influence Of the mind Is a subject
which calls for Investigation and study.
There is no question that mental agita.
ton aggravates, If 1t does not cause.
disease. Many child droops and dies
because It feels 1t is unappreciated and
neglected. Many who survive drag
out a miserable existence instead OF
being full Of hope and JOY and energy.
promise and pleasure and making
themselves useful in the world."-New
York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
ADHESIVE POSTAGE STAMPS.
The First Crude Ones That Were ls-
sued by Great Britain.

The adhesive postage stamp had It's
origin In England ms a direct outcome
Of the postal reforms introduced by
Sir Rowland Hill. whose master mind
created not only the ineStimable boon
Of penny postage. but the means by
which II was carried into eifect-the
adhesive postage stamps.
At the time of the passing Of the
uniform penny postage act in 1880 all
postal charges were paid I'm cash lusu-
ally on delivery. involving an enor.
nous amount Of bookkeeping on the
part Of the postoffire. which would
have been Increased hundredfold
when the reduced rates Of postage
came into force but for the suggestion
Of the grcat postal reformer for IA bit
Of paper just large enough TO bear the
stamp and coated at the back with
glutinous wash" being subsequently,
embodied I'm the famous one penny
black postage label and it's consort. the
twopence blue. which made their debut
I'm May. 1910. and were the progenitors
of all adhesive postage stamps.
For three short years Great Britain
enjoyed monopoly of this novel and
handy method of collecting postage
until In July. 1913, the enlightened EN-.
pire Of Brazil followed suit with
series Of unprepossessing adhesive Ia
bells of native manufacture. adorned
with large numerals OF value in place
OF n design.
In 1S47 the United States entered the
feld with two beautifully engraved
portraits Of Franklin and Washington.
while the head of Ceres. the goddess of
agriculture, found place on the first
stamps OF the French republic, en-.
graved by the elder Barre, which made
their debut on Jan. l, lS49 Strand
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
Under a Banyan Tree.

The first parliament house of the
Beers was under banyan tree, under
which the rulers Of the Transvaal gath
cred I'm the early days of the republic
to discuss questions affecting the
country. and the tree became known as
the first volksraad OF the Transvaal."
The Beers call the spot Wonderbloom
II is a few miles outside Of Pretoria,
at the entrance to cleft In the noun
tain
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
Ihorouuhlx Raao.

An old forger who has served Eve
terms in various penitentiaries and
who is now refraining from fancy pen
manship In order to enjoy an uninter-
rupted vacation for week or twain
accords us the following epigram from
the depth of his experience:
IL never realized the complete base
ness OF my nature until one day ]
found myself unconsciously raising my
own checkr- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
Different Views.

Binks--Ob. | guess your rich aunt
will remember you You made a big
hit with her 10y going into mourning
when her eat died links True. but
listen. Now the other relatives accuse
me of poisoning the cat to get the op-
portunity.- Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
In Providence, nearly everyone buys
their clothing at Barnsby's.


''The customs Inspector evidently re
allied that we were important people
"So!"
Yes; he passed some baggage with
hardly glance. but when he came to
US be was careful to go through every.
hlng."-Louisville Courier-Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
Climate and Weather.

One day AT school small Lola was
called upon to explain the difference
between climate and weather
"Climate," answered the little miss
SIS what we have with us all the time.
but weather only lasts n few days
Chicago News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12

do you believe I'm women In the
home coming to the front?"
you can't prevent 'em II there's q
wedding in the neighborbood. ."-Balti.
more American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
A Ieadina Part.

my brother has leading part In
that drama"
what partY'
"He leads horse across the stage
In the last act"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12

"She did the mad scene very we'll"
"All primed for It. She had Just been
going over the meager receipts in the
box ofIice."-Kansas City Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
The Perfect LIE.

Their home life is ideal"
"Is that sof''
"Yes; she goes abroad Ia the summer,
and he goes south in the winter Per
feet, isn't lt?"- Buffalo Express
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12
In the Candy store.

"what do you want. little boyf"
"Nothin. ma'am jest come to see
what I might n got n ! hadn't a lost
my penny. Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-12

Unless you bear with the faults of
q friend you betray your own. Syrus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
200 ACCEPTANCES
 FOR bAN|EW TRIP Interesting Programme of Stunts" Being Prepared
 by Committee

Approximately 200 acceptances to attend the Bayview May party and barbecue of the Chamber of Commerce to be given next Tuesday had been received by Secre- tary Radcliffe up to yesterday. Announce ment was made yesterday that a pro- sramme of interesting stunts is being arranged for the time to be spent at the lake.
 MT. Radcliffe stated yesterday that he wanted to urge through the press that all persons who intend to take the trip Tues day send in their acceptances at once. All acceptances must be in the hands of the committees in charge by not later than tonight In order that proper arrange ments can be made for the barbecue and other features of the party. Persons de- laying their acceptances longer than to- day may find themselves without any thing to eat Tuesday, and in other stua- tions similarly embarrassing.
 A programme of fat mems races, bald head mems singing contests. tug-o'-war events and similar things is being ar ranged by the committee in charge of this phase of the outing. and it is stated that no doubt some handsome prizes will be offered to the winners. These prizes prob ably will be announced today.
 The crowd will gather Tuesday at 0:30 o'clock at the chamber building, march to the Louisville and Nashville station and the special train will leave for Bayview promptly at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
WARE CONV|CTED0N
 ROBBERY CHARGE Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Penitentiary by Jury
 in Criminal Court

Thompson Ware. young white man, was found guilty of robbery yesterday in the first division of the criminal court and his punishment fixed at 15 years In the penitentiary. The case went to trial Thursday afternoon, Judge w. F. Fort holding night ses- sion, and was concluded yesterday. The jury was out several hours and re- turned a verdict of guilty as charged in the indictment and fixed the pen alty as above. He will be sentenced this morning by Judge Fort.
 Ware and Arthur Martin. another young white man. were jointly indict- ed for robbing J. T. Ryan, an engineer on the Frisco, sometime last Decem- Der. A severance was asked by the at torneys for Ware and he was tried first Attorneys for Martin asked for a continuance of the case on the grounds that members of the jury had been sitting nlthe court room while the testimony in the Ware case was being given and contended that that fact would prejudice his case. Judge Fort was reluctant to continue the case, but not wishing to do any injustice set the case specially for June 24, at which time Martin will be tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
HOME TRADE CLUB !. WILL TRY NEW PLAN Prizes to Be Offered for
 Best Articles on the Subject

A scheme by which 1t is believed
 will greatly stimulate interest in the
 "trade-in- -Birmingham' campaign was adopted yesterday hy the trade-ln Birmingham publicity com
 mittee of the Board of Trade, which organization is putting on the cam paign.
 It Is plan by which number of cash prizes will be offered ranging from $10 to $25 to persons writing the
 best 300-word article on why anyone
 should trade in Birmingham. The prizes
 will be offered to different classes; for
 instance there may be several s25
 prizes, one to the women who write the
 best article. one to the man. one to the
 boy. girl newsboy. store clerk and so
 on through different classifications. The
 merchants of the city will offer the different prizes and some of them no
 doubt will be in the form of merchant disc of various kinds.
 There were present at the committee meeting yesterday J.. H. Finder, chair man; R. w. Ewing. l. F. Rushton. Os- car Turner. George McC1eery. C. S simmons Joe Saks and P IT Linne- han. Oscar Turner suggested the scheme of the prizes for the best story committee prizes was appointed with Oscar Turner chairman, Robert Ewing and Joe Saks. This committee will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon and Secretary Radcliffe stated yester- day that all merchants who are willing to offer prizes in this contest should communicate with him by telephone or in person this morning.l
 The contest itself and the publication of the winning stories 1t is believd will arouse great interest in the trade-in- Birmingham movement. Some interest ling announcements In this matter arc to be expected. 1t Is said. within the next few days While the committee was in session yesterday a resolution was passed ex- tending the thanks of the Board ot Trade to the Southern Ad company which voluntarily has painted several large siRnboards in different parts of
 the town with large ads In the interest
 of the trade-in- Birmingham campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
INQUEST |NT0F|RE
 OVER ID NEXT WEEK
Eight Witnesses Examined Yesterday-TO Resume
 Next Wednesday

After hearing eight witnesses. mostly employees of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. yesterday afternoon Coroner Charles l.. Spain ad- journed the inquest into the death of Moody Childress and Henry H. Kyser to next Wednesday afternoon at ? o'clock. The testimony heard yester- day was of the same character as heard the first day of the hearing and prac- ticaliy threw no new light on the dis astrous fire of May 8.
 According to Coroner Charles L.. Spain there are several more witnesses to be heard by the coroners jury, but that in all probability verdict will be forthcoming next Wednesday afternoon. It is the concensus of opinion of those who have heard the testimony so far that the verdict of the jury will exon crate from all blame the fire depart ment and the officials of the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany.
 There was nothing new brought al this afternoons session." said Coroner Spain last night. "and the inquest has been adjourned until next "wednesday at o'clock when hope 1t will be finished. Of course I will examine wit nesses as long as there are witnesses to be examined. but am of the opin- ion that all will be heard Wednesday afternoon and that the jury win return a verdict. can make no prediction as to what the verdict will be-"