The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-28

announced that the rain would have
come anyway. there was n general
change OF opinion. And when. four
times in succession later on. John
tested his aerial artillery. II seemed TO
wea2en up nature and the drought OF
a decade ensued.
You see. John went ON. the town
committeeman say that the dynamite
which have never been able to get
rid OF is a menace to the community
at large. I've been ordered To remove
1t and destroy it,"
Why. what can YOU do with IT,"
questioned Adria anxiously.
Well. YOU know l have Il in tho
old shed where uncle used To store
tools. built right into the side OF the
hill. I've had danger signs up all
around IL and the door stoutiy barri-
caded for over year Tomorrow
think I'll take the stuff. package by
package. down To the ravine and sink
IL in "A deep slough"
DO be careful. joint" pleaded
Adria lit is such dangerous stun.
you know"
"Oh, l know how 20 handle IT," de.
clared John confidently. Il hate TO sec
II wasted. though. when IL cost
money"
Next morning John proceeded TO
prepare 10 get rid of his troublesome
explosives. lie went to the little shed
built into the hill and proceeded To re-.
move it's doors. Inside. wrapped In
old clothes, was heap OF the stun
which he had once fondly hoped would
make him "A successful rainmaker. He
uncovered some OF IL. planned out how
many journeys IL would take TO land
IL In the ravine slough and started for
the home of his nearest neighbor TO
borrow a wheelbarrow,
"Hello!" he observed quickly, as.
passing his own house. he saw two
frowsy tramps seated on the steps
whats the occasion OF guests. eh7"
Just grub, mister" replied ono OF
the men Sort of straighton us up for
our long tramp ahead. will your
John was always kind To the needy.
He went into the house and brought
out plateful OF bread and meat.
Fill yourselves. friends" he spoke.
Il say, though. one thing-don't 40
near that open shed yonder. It's dan.
gerous."
Yes. we noticed the warning signs
around. boss" replied one of tho men.
But after John had gone and the
men had finished their meal. as they
were leaving the yard ono OF them
picked up a rock.
Bet tho next dime | get that | hit
that sign nigh the shed first shot out
of the box!" Dragged ono OF the
tramps.
Bet you don't"
Here gocs"--crash!
That careless throw. landing n mis-
sile among the dynamite stores. had
settled the fate OF the disturbing ex.
plosivc. The fearful detonation
brought John rushing back. a crowd
following him In the widest excite
mcnt.
Fired II apurpose?" painted the
town constable. keeping up with him
"Oh, no, and | can't imagine how
tho dynamite cams to explode" re
piled John.
We'll, It's the last OF your raInmak
ing experiment. hey?" submitted the
official.
They passed tho two tramps. rush.
ing away I'm vivid alright. They
neared the shed.
HI! Look there. and here--I say!"
shouted the constable. "Rain--why
there's been a golden rain here!"
John shared his amazement and
halted and stared about them. Near by
were the blasted remains OF a small
iron keg and the ground and paths
were spangled with gIittering gold
piece5.
The hidden store OF tho "miser's
gold" had come TO light at last. Sc.
creted In or near tho old shed, II had
gone aloft with the explosion TO come
down In an opulent shower.
They gathered II up and John took
VI over To Adria's home.
Keep II till we get married-next
week." he directed. with happy
smile.