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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
BUILDING A BOOK.
Cases Where tho Ending Was Written
Before the BEGINNING.

There has been more than one in
stance In the history of literature OF a
book being written upside down-that
Is, It's end becoming It's beginning or
Its beginning becoming its end.
Probably the most outstanding in
stance OF the topsy turvydom Is "The
Idylls OF the King" Tennyson's great
masterpiece. AS every poetry lover
knows, this great series of poems ends
with '"The Passing of Arthur" and
there can be no doubt that this Is the
proper and inevitable close of the Won
derful pageant of the kings life But
Tennyson wrote that closing passage
when he was youth of twenty, and
Il was not until. forty years later. the
whole series was finished and pub
lished I'm one book that the old poem
OF his boyhood was found 10 III into its
place rs naturally us the broken arm
or foot OF a classical statue tits the
place from which Il has been removed.
Thus the first became last.
A case of double change is presented
by the novel David Harum." The
first part OF that book To be written by
the author constitutes now chapters 10
TO 2l-that Is. almost the last chapters
I'm the book. Then. when the author
had practically finished his book. he
found that two Of his main characters
were not introduced to the reader at
all until he was halfway through the
work. He therefore wrote last OF all
the two opening chapters for the ex-
press purpose OF introducing these two
essential pcrsonages TO the reader. This
Is probably record case of topsy turvy
authorship. .--Pearson's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
KEITH,S THEATRE.

Keith's Theatre will start the new
year with whooping big bill for the
coming week, starting with a gala New
Years Eve concert on Sunday evening,
December 81, at 8:l5, with particularly
attractive program, including Ciccolini,
the celebrated grand opera tenor; Mile.
Flavilla, the gifted accordeoniste, who
has been making such big hit on the
Keith circuit; Nine. Calvert, the bril-
liant song bird, formerly soprano with
Creatore's Band; the Primrose Four,
vaudeville's fayorite quartet; and a spe-
cially arranged orchestra Of 30 pieces.
With such a program, Keith's promises
to be one of tne most popular spots in
Providence with New Years Eve amuse-
ment seekers.
The regular program for the week, be-
ginning Monday, January /, will be
headed by Ciccolini, whose wonderful
voice has given him following in Eu-
.ope that equals Caruso's in America.
Another important headliner of the
week will be Mrs Gene Hughes, popu-
lar fayorite with vaudeville audiences,
who will appear in snappy sartorial
comedy called Gowns" the story OF the
important part which beautiful clothes
play in the domestic happiness OF
young couple. Jasper, the dog wonder,
who was starred by Cohan and Harris
last season in Young America" during
six months New York run, will be "a
prominent feature of the bill, and Harry
Cooper, formerly principal comedian OF
Naughty Marietta" will contribute to
the laughter of the bill. Willie
Weston, the well-known character
song delineator; Mabelle Adams and
Marion Murray in "Cotton Stock
ings," human little comedy tell
ing an incident of Chistmas Eve;
Inglis and Reading, "a Fool There Isl"
Seabury and Price, in novel and en-
tertaining speciality; motion pictures
and the Keith Concert Orchestra will be
other features.
The regular Keith prices were restored
this week after four months OF cut-rate
matinees. Monday afternoons is an ex-
ception, however; the cut rate for that
afternoon to continue, except when
holiday falls on Monday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
DisraeIi and Gladstone.

Mr.. Shaw Leslie. an Irish author.
tells the following:
"My grandfather witnessed an effect
I've piece Of play In the house during a
duel between Disraeli and Gladstone.
During a heated fight Of oratory Glad
stone upset some pens on the table be-
tween them. Disraeli rose and, calling
attention to the fact. slowly replaced
them one by one. The effect Of Glad
stones speech was lost by the time
Disraeli had finished"
Speaking of Dickens and Thackeray
Mr.. Leslie says:
"My grandfather recalled the ludi-
crous incident which brought them to-
gether. AS they both left the Athe-
naeum, unknown to each other they
seized the same hat. The effect was
ludlcrous enough to appeal even to pro-
fessional humcrists. and they shook
hands,"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
OUR SECRETARIES OF WAR.
Only Few Of Them Had Any Practical
Military Experience.

The frst secretary OF war OF the
United States was Henry Knox. who
was born in Boston July 90, 1850, OF
Scotch Irish parentage. Knox was the
chief commander OF the artillery
throughout the Revolution and was
secretary OF war both before and after
Washington assumed the presidency,
being one OF the few soldiers appointed
to that position.
His successor, Timothy Pickering,
had also seen active service, and
James McHenry, the third to hold the
post, had been a surgeon I'm the Revo-
luton. Samuel Dexter, the next In Hne,
was a lawyer, but Henry Dearborn.
Jefferson's secretary Of war. had had
much military experience. William
Eustis, appointed by Madison, was a
physician and gave way to military
man, John Armstrong. James Monroe
and William III. Crawford were law
yers, and since their time most presi-
dents have apparently considered a
legal education the best qualification
for a head OF the war department.
y. s. Grant, who held the war port
folio for a brief period I'm 1867, and
william r. Sherman, whose tenure OF
office was equally short. were the only
distinguished military men to hold the
post within the last half century.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Eous SteriIixed by Gas.

A method of preserving eggs which
is said to keep them absolutely fresh
for an indefinite length Of time is I'm
use In France. New laid eggs In tin
cases holding 1000 each are placed I'm
an autoclave, from which the air Is ex-
hausted until all the gas within the
shells has been drawn out. Then car
bonic acid gas and nitrogen are intro
duced from tanks Of these gases in
liquid form, and the tins containing the
eggs are sealed with solder. Any
germs Of decay are killed by these
gases. and it Is said that the flavor Of
the eggs Is In no way affected.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
The White House.

A prize of $500 was offered in Wash
ingtOns administration for the best de-
sign for house TO serve as home for
the president in Washington. James
Hoban. an lrishman from South Caro-
lima. was the successful competitor. His
sketch contained 50 many wings and
colonnadcs that the public was hTri-
fed, and frils and gingerbread decora-
tlons were eliminated. The result was
the two story White House as we know
ii now. Washington laid the corner
stone OF the building in 1872. Ii was
completed in 1899, the year Of Wash
ingtons death.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Canals Of Vepice.

The canals Of Venice are part of
the Adriatlc sea. The city is built on
lis small islands or shoals in the gulf
Of Venice. These islets are connected
by several hundred bridges, and the
direction of the canals, of which there
are nearly 200, are so formed as to con-
stltute the highways" Thus 1t is due
to the situation Of this city and not to
special intention OF man that II has
canals instead Of paved streets.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Ais Dav OFF.

"Who is that gentleman listening
with such keen delight to a ragtime Sc
lection by the band?"
"That's Mr.. Duffersby.f His wife and
daughters are very musical. II they
We're present they would clap their
hands to their ears and pretend to be
suffering. g."-Spokane Review.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Liberty and Equality.

Liberty is never the fruit OF philo-
sophical deductions, but rather Of ev-
eryday experience and Of the simple
ideas arising from facts.-Mirabeau.
Liberty say it with sigh, men
are perhaps not worthy Of thee. Equal
desire thee, but they cannot
attain thee.-TurgOt.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

Our esteemed contemporary, the Pas
coas Herald, is agitating sidewalks ior
the Burrillyille metropolis, where it is
issued. We would call attention to the
tact that there are times when side.
walks are not at all desirable, and We'd
nesday vi this week Was one vi those
times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

Because people insist OH trackN walk
Ing, there are Oh an average 1900 deaths
III the United States from that KIND ol
railroad accidents every year. 1t Is not
only against the law, Dut IT Is contrary
" common sense 10 dispute the rsht
oi way with u railroad tram. lAe tram
has every advantage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

That very excellent organization, the
Rhode Island Society ior 1ne Prevention
oi Cruelty To Animals, has just received
u bequesJ of YIU,UOU. IL ls understood
that The society As looking forward 10
erecting u proper building ior its use III
Provldence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Departed Warmth.

"What have you there?"
"a package OF old love letters"
"Going TO burn thcmf'
"Yes. When / wrote these missives
they were 80 fervent had an idea they
might be ignited by spontaneous COM
bustion. but guess I'll have to use
match after all."-Spokane Review.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Cause of the Trouble.

Specialist - Your heart is acting
rather irregularly. Is there anything
worrying you? Patient-Not particu-
larly. Only just now when you put
your hand in your pocket l thought for
moment you were going to give me
your bill.--Puck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
John o,Groat,s TO lands End.

The distance in English miles be-
tween John o'Groat's, at the extreme
north Of England, TO Lands End, in
the fnrthest south, is about 4S0 miles
as the crow flies. though by the Ordi-
nary lines Of travel, of course, the dis
tance is something more than that.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
PARAGRAPHS.

The Providence Water supply Com
mission has just asked for another mil
lion dollars TO prosecute its work. That
amount OF money is not much in build
ing a storage reservoir. 1t is supposed
that the saying, spending money like
water" originated with some cynic who
watched the growth OF municipal
water system.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

1t is stated that the Rhode Island
Board of Agriculture intends 70 ask 1or
an Appropriation of S4',OOO IRON the
General Assembly To carry Oh It's WORK
III the State. IhIs Board can be of vast
value ~ the people of the State II II
mixes brains with the appropriation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
When He Remembers.

willie, don't you know that it Is
wrong to fight?'
"Yes, ma. | know it's wrong. but
never think of it that way unless the
fellow who tackles me Is one I'm sure
can't ck"-Detroit Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

Hon. John Il. Thayer, one OF the best
known lawyers i'll Massachusetts, who
died i'll Worcester recently, was born III
Douglas near the Rhode Island line. MIR.
Thayer represented the Worcester Dis
tIict in Congress several terms.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Hard for the Poor.

"Now comes the winter OF our disconte
When the landlord is after his weekly rent,
When the North wind is stronger than the
sun,
And coal is selling at Sra ton.
A fashion paper says that "shoe tops are
q trifie lower" but the shoes are not.
In these days, when Santa Claus is
represented with an automobile, why not
fit out Father Time with a lawn mower.
"Talk is cheap"-if you don't believe il,
look at the men who talk the loudest.
The mountain climbing in the Alps this
year has been done by the Italian and
Austrian soldiers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

"The high cost of living seems to be
proof against all the hard things that
have been said about it and the investi-
cations that have been launched
against it.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

1t is stated that an effort will be made
to have the General Assembly at the
coming session pass IL law that Will keep
dogs from running at large, with the
end in view OF promoting sheep raising
III the State.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
TIMELETS

The sentimental lover describes marriage
as a silk tie.
When eggs are the highest, the hens are
laying low.
Virginia has not forgotten that she is
the "Mother of Presidents" Woodrow
Wilson was born in that state.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

The Providence School Committee and
City Council do not seem 10 dc partlcu-
larry infatuated with each other Just
now. III We remember correctly, thIs Is
not the hrst time That the relations be-
tween the two bodies have been some
what strained.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

The coming session OF the General
Assembly will have 20 new Senators and
81 new Representatives,. The recent
State election was u rather singular one
in number Of ways.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

The Times wishes its readers happy
and prosperous New Year. Good crops,
good trade, lower prices and plenty OF
work.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
That hAld Him.

He-I shall not marry n woman un-
less she is my exact opposite. She
You will never find SO perfect a being
as that.-Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Car on the Grain.

"Do yoN know how to handle an
emergcncyT
as that going TO he one OF the new
makes ?"-Baltimor American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29
Town of Johnston.
Application for the First Class Liquor

The Great Western Wine Co. makes ap.
plication for n licence to manufacture and
sell Pure Spirituous and Into xicating Liquors
at wholesale Mt 5S5 Killingy Street.
Allpersons interested are notified to appear
before the Town Council Of the Town of
Johnston. Friday, January, IL, 1917, at
o'clock Z. NJ, at the Council Chamber at
Thornton and be heard thereon
8. X. LUTHER.
dec293t Council Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

1t would not seem sound judgment to
deprive the New Haven railroad of its
boats. .....
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

President Wilson's peace note does not
seem to strike very responsive chord
in the camps of the allies.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

The feeble howl with the wolves,
bray with the asses and blest with
~ shsep.-Roland
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

The Christmas trade this year seems
to have been very satisfactory to both
buyer and seller.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

He who is firm and resolute in will
moldS the world to himSelf-Go
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

1t is surely easier to start war than
to stop one.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-12-29

Must Have Been In the Dark Age.
"IIow many years ago did he live?'
"Who?"
"Ihe man who said that two could
i've as cheaply as oneY-Detroit Free
Press
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23

too will be criticized by some of our
chronic critics, and while some may
criticize and scientists may theorlze,
investigation from a higher source
of authority and research Of chem
istry show that those that have an
absolute knowledge of material medl-
cines have endorsed it as being the
best balanced prescription on the
market for the treatment of the blood
and organs of the stomach. We
therefore recommend it as a tonic
to any of our customers who may be
suffering from nervous indigestion,
chronic malaria, rheumatism, and
other diseases arising from an i'm
pure blood or inactive stomach, feel
ing sure that they will get the same
results that thousands of other good
people have told us that they have
experienced. During Mr.. Rhodes's S
special advertising campaign for us,
we will offer Mrs. Joe Persons Rene
dy at S1.00 per bottle, three bottles
for $3.50 and six bottles for $500.
Mail orders will receive prompt at
tention. We stand al, charges.
Blacks Drug Store, Bamberg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23
R1,ACK DRUG Co.LANDs BIG DEAL

Just as we have gotten the best OF
everything going, we are proud 10
announce to our friends the fact that
we are still doing so. The Premier
Tonic, Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy, re-
ferred to in last weeks paper, was
brought to our city by Mr.. r. W..
Rhodes and we wish to say that we
have secured the controlling sale on
these goods. We wish to tell the
people of Bamberg, who may be in
terested in this great remedy that
it is for sale in our drug store and
in our store alone for this and sur
rounding territory. 1t affords us
great pleasure to boast of the fact
that we control this remedy as we
have every reason to believe that 1t
will become the remedy of the times,
for in the territory in which it origl-
mated for thirty-two years it has
been looked ueon as God-send to
suffering humanity. However, like
every other line which has met with
phenominal success and gained some
what of an enviable reputation, 1t
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

All creditors having claims against
the estate of C. w. Besslnger, de-
ceased, will file the same with the
undersigned administrative of said
estate. properly itemized and veri-
fed; and all persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to said ad-
ministratrix
MRS. JOSIE BESSINGER,
Admx Estate G. w. Bessinger.
Govan, S. c., Nov. goth, 1916. st.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23
Guardsmen Well Drilled.

Washington, Nov. 19.-In we'll in
formed quarters here the impression
is that as a general thing the State
troops which are held longest on the
Mexican border are those which are
most in need of training.
This is interesting and gratifying
in connection with complaints which
are being made to the war depart
ment that the South Carolina troops
included in the return order of few
days ago were being sent home ahead
of troops from elsewhere which had
been on the border longer.
The circumstances testify eloquent
ly to the efficiency of the Palmetto
State soldiers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23

Section 512 of the penal code of
South Carolina says that 1T shall be
unlawful for any person, firm or cor
poration in this State to sell, keep for
sale or offer for sale or give away any
toy pistol in which caps or cartridges
are used, or any caps or cartridges
for such pistols used. Every firm or
corporation violating the provisions
of this section shall, upon conviction,
be fined not exceeding s100 or i'm
prisoned, in case of an individual, for
a term not to exceed 80 days." This
act was passed in 1903.-Columbla
Record.
We don't know whether this law is
being violated in Bamberg or not,
but in times past we have seen cap
pistols in plentiful evidence. Every
year, during Christmas tines, many
lives are lost all over the country
from playing with cap pistols. We
hope none will be on sale in Bam-
berg this year. Powder burns from
cap pistols frequently cause tetanus
to set in, and, in most cases, this
proves fatal. The law is good one
and should be enforced to the letter.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

All creditors having claims against
the estate of C.. E. Kinsey, deceased,
will file the same with the underslgn-
ed administrator of said estate, prop
erlv itemized and verified, and all
persons indebted to said estate VIII
make payment to said administrator.
]. C. KINARD,
Administrator Estate of G. E. Kin
Sey.
Ehrhardt, S. c., Nov. 21st, 1916. 3
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23
Thp Banhrrg 4rralh
ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891.
Thursday, Nov. %, 1916.

The number 13 certainly must be
President Wilson's good omen, as
we'll as being bad one for his op-
ponent in the recent election. Mr.
Hughes was the thirteenth man to
vote at his box on election day, and
CALIFORNIA; thirteen electoral votes
turned the tide of the election in
President Wilson's favor. The words
s.Woodrow Wilson" contain just thlr-
teen letters, and by giving Mr..
Hughes only one given name, the
same style as the president wears his,
"Charles Hughes" contains thirteen
letters
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23

Some people think anything tire
some that is duty.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-11-23

It's easy for a man to get married
if he doesn't want to.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1916-01-06
BARGAINS!

Remnants in serviCeabIe lengths
at half price.
Shoes in odd lots at a fraction of
their worth.
300 suits of clothes at cost and
under.
Six big counters of unheard of
values, these priced at about
one=fourth of what you general
ly pay for same.
Ladies' coats and suits at cost
and under cost.
Complete Set Shoe Lasts with Knife Hammer 00n
Avis, Tacks and other things ...~.~ UJU
Galvanized Mail Boxes AAn
at - TTU
$50 Brooms On
at ~~~- ..... - ..~~. 81. 80. .~.~~.~.. .-~..~.~ OU
Lenox Soap 03n
at - - -. - - ..~..~ = =. - -. Z4G
Lilly Soda $50
at -. - -. ~-.. - Eau
sardnes olo
at .~~.-.~~. -. U2U
salmons, big cans Tin
Good Luck Baking Powders, Tn
pound ~.--. ..-.. y. -. ~
Fautess Ttarch Gin
at .~~ UZU
Spool Shre4d 0Io
The Washington times., 1916-11-02
Where They Roll
Tonight.

DistrIct-Contenders vs.. westons. at
Royal
National Capital-Dumbarton vs.. In
glesides, at Georgetown.
Capital City-Ivory Soaps VS.. Norris
Peters, at Rathskeller.
knights of Columbus-Trinidads VS..
Ferdiands: Ovandos VS.. Isabellas, at
National Capital.
Postoffce-Resistry VS.. Mailing. at
Postoffice.
Columbia -Rosedale vs. SchlitE, at
Columbia.
Agriculture Interbureau-Animal In
dustry Va. States Relations, at Casino.
Navy fard-Sight VS.. Torpedo, at
Capitol Hill.
Masonic-Columbia VS.. New Jerusa-
lem; King Solomon VS.. East Gate; King
David VS.. Lebanon, at Royal.
Georgetown Commercial-C, p. Ash
Company VS.. Columbia Sand Company,
at Georgetown.
Commerciai-Barber & Ross VS.. WASH
ington Gas Company. at Palace.
Arcade-Gandils vs.. Bristols. at Ar
cade.
at Arcade.
Departmental-Navy VS.. Labor. at
Palace.
Bankers-second VS.. Metropolitan, at
Casino.
Terminal R. r. Y. NJ. C. A.-Pennsyi-
Y. NJ. C. A. "
Interstate-Fourth Section VS.. Mails
and Files, at Arcade.
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
Cubs VS., Custodians, at Rathskeller.
Reclamation-P. and S. VS.. Drafting,
at Palace.
Washington City Tenpin-Bureau VS.,
Agriculture, at Royal.
The Washington times., 1916-11-02
Soda Counter wink"
Dying in Asbury Park

ASBCRY I"ARE. y. j.. Nov. AZ the
plans of the city commissioners ma'c-
rialize. a wink to the soda clerk. NJ
matter how knowing. will obtain nra
nothing stronger than a lemon PHI 20
phatc in Asbury Park.
The tea" which hotels sell in pitchc"s
at an eNorbitant price to the thirsty
also will be milder and robbed Of It's
kick"
The city fathers have been invest
eating the "speak-easies" of this resor;
and have found them so numerous and
fourishing that the commissioners
have entered into communicate with
"a New York firm of private detectives,
and on Friday night will hold a special
meeting to adopt measures to make
ASbury Park really arid.