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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09
CHANCE observations.
The All Important Snow Ordinance
to be Strictly Enforced.

" UC OtLlCtly EulUlSCu
A Financier who Believes In Patronizing
Home Merchanss-The Matter of Cross-
ings = Up-to-date Mailing Facilities are
Needed in Morristown.
The ordinance regarding the re-
moving of snow and ice from the
sidewalks, which we publish in
another column, is one that inter-
ests everybody, and it is of the
utmost Importance that it should
be strictly enforced. There is
little comfort in walking home
after a long days work over a
sloppy or slippy sidewalk. And
a partially cleaned sidewalk is
only an aggravation. If people
are to get wet feet by wading
through fifty feet of slush, five
hundred feet of cleaned sidewalk
does not dry the feet out; it serves
to emphasize the discomfort.
~
One of the leading fnaneiers Of
our city was seen the other morn
ing early in a Morristown store.
On being asked what brought him
there at that time, he said that he
was doing his Christmas shopping
and that he had recommended the
other members of his family also
to do their shopping at home.
He believes in trading with those
who have dealings with him, and
he finds both the goods and the
prices as satisfactory here as any
where else. If all our citizens
would act on this principle it
would greatly promote their own
interests and those Of the city.
We can safely say that those who
deal with the CHRONICLES adver-
tisers will make no mistake.
~
Everybody is interested in
street crossings, especially in win
ter. Unfortunately for Morris
tonians that interest has been
shown on some days lately, by
trying in vain to fnd..one. Ladies
in particular, now that bicycling
skirts and leggings have been laid
aside for the season, are not
equipped for wading in deep snow
or slush or mud-or mixture of
all three. The Street Commits
sioner's first duty in snow storm
is to clean the crossings and his
second to clean the cutters. When
the weather is favorable he can
find plenty of work in repairing
the uneven and unsightly cross
ings which exists on our streets.
Those below and those too far
above the level of the streets
should have immediate attention,
and then many new crossings are
needed. For example we wonder
how the members of the Street
Committee and their families cross
from the Babbitt building to the
Bell building or from the middle
walk of the Park to the postofice.
Do they take a round about way
or wade through slush or mud in
winter or dust dry or sprinkled in
summer?
~
Speaking Of the postofice re-
minds US that some improvements
are needed there also. In the
office itself more prominence
should be given to the box for
mailing letters. It has an open
ing altogether too small, and
occupies an unhandy position
under the general delivery win
dow. The place for that box is
near the stamp window, and atten-
ton should be called to it's where
abouts in bold letters. A more
serious matter, however, is the
long interval of time between the
closing of the mails and their de-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09

tor. He has been for many years :
working Warden and his promotion
meets with the hearty approval of hi.
fellow-members.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09

The course Of the President in
endorsing the recommendations Of
the Secretary Of War and Of the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-12-09

painter and decora.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
License Law Under Fire.

The law requiring marriage license
Is the next TO be attacked in the courts
10 determine ia consiiiuilonallty. The
point Of attack Is from the fee bill de-
cisIop.
Why dIlly.daliy with the laws IN this
way. Why not attack vital law Al
once and let the State and the outside
world see where we are at. II Is better
70 cut down a tree than TO kill II by lop-
ping OF branch by branch. II viii save
time and trouble. II our laws are all
unconstitutional let US know IL, that we
may 20 70 work 10 enact constitutional
ones. Consumption brought on by the
courts IL rs sure death 10 the State AZ
consumption by cold 70 a man. Both
are lingering but they bring certain
death.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Installation of Officers.

A public installation OF the officers OF
Grove City Lodge Of Masons, elected
for the ensuing year, took place in the
lodge room, In the evening of st. Johns
Day, December 9th.
The officers installed were as follows:
Geo. f. Gagon, w. NJ; John A. Quill
lin, S. w: VIM. Z. Young. J. W.: VIM.
L. Hull, Treas; Percy Jones, Sec'y;
VIM. A. Woodin, S. S.; J. 0. Jarvis,
J. S.; Wm. L. Campbell, S. D.; II. w.
Curtis, j. d.; John r. Yost, Chap; J.
A. Collins, Marshal; r. ]. Osborn
proxy for Geo. L. Wall, Tyler.
The installation ceremonies were con.
Quoted by Deputy Grand Master Geo.
L Wall, assisted by Deputy Grand
Marshal, Mart Patrie.
After the installation a splendid
luncheon was spread for the members,
visiting members and invited guests,
numbering In all between sixty and
seventy persons. When the feast wai
over, Supt. Locke, of Fort Hall Indiar
school, was called on for speech and
responded briefly but eloqnently upor
the benefits OF the order. Junior War
den Young, In response to call, fol
lowed MIR. Locke most entertainingly
on the object and good OF the order
The evening was full of enjoyment
for all present. The members enjoyed
their ceremony Of installation and af
forwards were charmed with the socia
intercourse and pleasure with their Wis
itiug friends and neighbors.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Swearing or

IL Is custom OF people, the civilized
world over, TO make promises TO turn
over new leaf at the beginning of a
new year, and 10 swear of from bad
habits and evil practices It is com
mendable custom where the promises
are made In good faith.
In Idaho there are many reasons for
new leaf and the giving up of evil
practices. In the past the State has
suffered many things at the hands of
Its own citizens, and it's citizens have
suffered much from one another. These
things were largely due TO a lack Of
patriotism, to a want Of State pride and
a proper regard for the rights Of friends
and neighbors.
In past years Idaho was more Of a
mining than an agricultural State and
her citizens were without permanent
homes. Their homes were dependent
upon the life Of the mines which they
owned and worked. The people were
not permanent settlers, and for that
reason were not strongly attached TO
the State nor flushed with patriotism
and State pride. Every man was for
himself and what he could make for
himself: he felt that he was simply a
sojourner, he might be in the State TO
day and be gone tomorrow.
These conditions and surroundings
gave life TO q disposition 20 criticise,
find fault and complain Of everybody and
everything. officials and private citi-
zens shared alike with the criticisms
Of the climate, resources and possibili-
ties Of the State. Most Of the criticisms
were OF the adverse order. The pnopb-
cts were Of evil. II mattered little
whose reputation was blasted. what in
noceni and unoffending ones suffered.
But changes for the better have con-
stantly been going on. The people are
becoming more and more AZ home,
more settled 10 their ways, more re-
pectful Of one another's rights and more
inclined TO praise than 90 abuse,
slander and condemn. Patriotism and
love of State are growing: attachments
for home are becoming stronger and
neighbors and friends are being more
respected and honored
At this season for swearing Of, LET us
turn over new leaf and begin anew.
Instead Of advertising whatever we
may see bad 10 the State let US adver-
tise the good. With our officials LET us
be at all times just and fair, not abusive
nor slanderous even when critical Let
us respect the rights Of our friends and
neighbors: II we think they err, let us
remember Il IS deyine TO forgive. Above
all let us cultivate patriotism, State
pride, love Of home; let us be defenders
OF the innocent and unoffending: such 9
course will make il better for the State;
Il will make US better citizens.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Mail Stage Held Up.

LEWISTON, IDA, Dec. 29.-The Lew
ision st. Idaho stage was held up at 0
o'clock last night by two highwaymen,
one mile from Grangeville. The pas
scugers we're relieved OF about $50, and
the robbers secured the contents OF two
mail sacks, but missed the one contain
ing registered money packages. After
the robbery the driver was instructed
TO turn the stage back toward Cotton
wood, the robbers following short dis
iance. When the robbers disappeared
the driver resumed his journey TO
GrangevIlle.
At Grangeyille there is great excite
ment and vigilance committee has
been organized. Last nights robbery
Is supposed 20 be the work OF the same
element who have made two attempts
within the past week to destroy the
town By fire, and the citizens oil that
place are determined TO use every
means Of protection.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01

DIR. Keller and Mrs. j. II. Bean sailed
last Monday afternoon from Portland
on the steamer George w. Elder" for
Alaska. Mrs. Bean writes that the
Portland merchants are advancing
prices on Klondike supplies. On some
articles the prices are double Whist
they were six months ago, and the end
is not yet. The same is true al Seattle.
The transportation companies win not
accept q pound Of freight unless the
charges are prepaid Freight rates 70
Alaskan points have jumped from 90
70 Ga per hundred pounds. First~elass
passage has also jumped from so 70
SO. Mrs. Bean says that all indiea-
tions at Portland point to a tremend-
Gus rush 70 Alaska during February
and March.-Pocatello Advance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Value of Grasses.

Comparatively few people realize how
great is the commercial importance Of
grasses and cloyers In relation TO the
profitable production Of farm animals.
Some information is given on this sub
ject in farmers bulletin just issued,
which deals with the formation and cul-
tiyation Of meadows and pastures in
the middle eastern states. The statis-
tics gathered are instructive. Itappears
that the annual production Of forage
and fodder crops In the states of Penn
sylyania, New Jersey, DeleHare, Mary
land, Virginia, West Virginia and
North Carolina amount TO upwards of
~, ,OO0, 900 tons, valued al fully Sl5e, ,0OO.-
600. At least two thirds Of this amount
is supplied by the grasses. cloyers, COW
peas, corn stover and ensilage produced
upon the farm, 50 that the subject Of
improved methods Of cultivation and
the selection of the varieties best adap-
ted TO the soils Of the region is Of great
importance 10 the farmer. The farm
stocks in the states in question number
ii $50. 900 head Of all classes, valued at
sI7l ,z7s. 500 and they require for their
sustainance the amount Of forage and
fodder crop set forth above. A still
clearer idea Of the importance Of the
subject may be gathered from the fact
that the seven states named are not
great stock-growing states, but rank in
the aggregate Of the combined values
OF live stock barely 20 per cent. above
Iowa alone.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
A Big Pension Swindle.

Il has been ascertaIned in the pension
department at Washington thata school
teacher who drifted down into Alabama
was drawing A monthly pensions on
the widow racket.
He went 70 work and fonnd out a
bachelor soldiers sho were not drawing
pensions; had them all die and leave
widows, and then proceeded 70 get
pensions for the widows. In This way
he obtained and pockeied ~ pensions.
II is not given out that he was a
good school teacher, but be was compe-
tent 20 teach the pension bureau thing
or two.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Tried to Kin Him.

Two murderous desperadoes entered
the lonely home of Frank McKeon, an
old time Pocatelloite, early last Sunday
morning and beat him as they thought
TO death and robbed him Of $40 and left.
Late In the day the old man was
found BY neighbors who promptly called
medical assistance. II was found that
the Old mans skull was crushed his
right eye knocked ont aud his face beat
en- black and blue. Two arrests we're
made later in the day, and the officers
believe they have the right men.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01

Persons who are troubled with in6i.
gestion viii be interested 10 the exper-
ience Of VIM. H. Penn. chief clerk in
the railway mail service at Des Moines,
Iowa. who writes: ''ItgiYes me pleasure
TO testsfy TO the merits Of chamberlainis
Collie, Choelra and Disrrhea Remedy.
For two years have suffered from in.
digestion, and am subject TO frequent
severe attacks Of pain in the stomach
and bowels. One or two doses OF this
remedy never fails 70 give perfect relief
Price 25 and SO cents; sold by Ben II.
Fernish.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
WIN Remain only Three Days

]. Il. Miller, ophthalmologist, will
be at the Blackfoot hotel, Blachfoot,
January 3rd, 4th and 9th, where he may
be consulted on all matters relating to
defective vision, such as strabismus or
cross eyes, muscular enervation or
weakness and errors or defraction.
Mr.. Miller is a graduate OF tho Phil
adelphia Optical College, has had sew
everal years in diagnosing and correc-
tion of optical defects, employing such
instruments as are used by our best
oculists throughout the country. Special
attention given TO ophthalmic compli-
cations with nervous disturbances
Nothing but iirst-quality lenses and
properly fitted frames prescribed, Con-
snltation and examination free,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
At nackley,s Gem Barber Shop

r. S. Betz & Co.'S vapor baths, just
the thing for rheumatism. neuralgia.
skin disorders. etc.
Bring your razor TO me and see bow
nicely IT can be honed by the new ma
chine.
! have the razor supply Of town and
am headquarters for low and high price
razors and all barber supplies. Hydro.
yacu for the face. First-class shave and
hair cut while the other fellow waits
the call of 'inext."
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Canyon County RaIuafion.

The railway mileage Of the county Is
about 70 miles. Telegraph 80 miles and
telephone IS miles. The assessed val
nation OF these properties is ssl, ,Il9-
IS. The combined valuation OF Canyon
county real and personal property, as
shown by the assessors books Is 81, ,700,-
900 10 round numbers The rate Of tax
alton for all purposes Is $500 per hund.
red and the taxable inhabitants about
i,700. Record.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01

We wonder If widow can ever be
called: "A survival Of the fttest."
II you like good coffee try Chase and
Sanburn's Seal Brand. Two lbs. 75c. at
Biethan's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Esfray Notice.

Came to our place about lst of Sep
tember last yearling heller, branded
u ON right hip. Slit in left ear and tip
of right ear cut of. Owner will pay
expenses and get her or she will be sold
as the law directs.
FALLINTINE e. NELSON,
December 81, 1897. Riverside, Idaho.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
Diamond Coal
Warrant Call.

NOTICE ia hereby given that the following
AZ Bingham County Warrants viii BIO paid on
presentation. II presented within 90 days
from the date OF this notice,
CURRENT ExpENsE FUND.
Registered. Numbered,
April 20 to lao inc
ROAD FUND WARRANTS.
July 20 and Oct ~, isoO,,....,,, TO no +"
BRIDGE FUND WARRANTS.
Feb, Q, 1904, 10 and "
Interest ON above warrants will cease from
this date,
w. A, wo0DfN, County Treasurer,
Blackfoot, Idaho, December 10, 1907,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01

The HALEY Times makes public tne
fact: There are no old maids on WOOD
River.
There will be no preaching at the
Baptist church Sunday owing 70 ,ns
absence Of the pastor. Sunday school
and Young Peoples meeting at the
usual hours.
LAprEsl II you need q coat or cape
I will sell any garment | have aiter
pec 25th for less than cost. Come ano
see II this is not so. ! also have ~ poy
oyercoats that 90 the same way
ID. ii. BETHAN.
Navel oranges at Holbrook's'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
and other News

IL put ON record eight home
y, two homestead entries and
entry.
BELL, Of Blaekfoot, has been
70 a cierkship In the surveyor
Mice at Boise City. Mr.. Bell
VI the civil service rule.
loot boy went over to Ante
b county, and took unto him
on the evening Of the 29th Of
Now guess
4 General Perranlt has won
More the commissioner Of the
Rd office 10 demanding Ida
IDAHO Offices.
Hght services nj the Method
tonight. Programme viii
at T::3o. All cordially In
Popullsts have resolved TO
be mIddle-of-the-road. No
B with them.
patton Army has established
ki Pocatello and propose 70
|the town.
|ng ladies OF Riverside win
" Party, ia the new bail, Fri
ery 7th. All cordially invited.
J Rogers has returned 20 Boise
ksume her studies next week.
Dol board is In receipt Of =
applications for the position
Er. Mccrackcn.
|men preached AT Fort Hall
evenIng. DR.. MIngus went
lim aud sang a solo which was
preciated.
l's lawyers are lighting for
Ippcal To save him from the
J the Tth Inst. Those lawyers
s,lck 10 their man like death
bigger.
wen closed her school AZ Fair
Fsiay and lei, Friday morning
Idaho. where she Il 10 take
. school commencing January
testimony Ia the Lue,gcrt
'ial. Chicago. Is b~rlng taken
and, and judging from this
trial may last for months.
Ill tire Of Luc;gcrt and sau-
ages and wife OF Ross Fork,
Curdy and wife Of Basalt, IL.
q wIfc Of Fort Hall, Peter J..
md wife and J. ID. StilI and
visitors nj tho Masonic In
Monday evening.
dcrs' dance At the opera house
} eve, was largely attended
b enjoyed. The music was
d and the dancing continued
,lock In the morning.
Bcrryman, who has been
the holidays with his parents
will return 20 Park City To-
lie Is doing splondidly in
Intile business and has high
The future Of the town.
'Crackcn has returned from
Q Malad. He has not been OF.
iiGed OF his appointment, but
ing notice daily. He will
Boise az soon as he hears from
ton.
r services at the Methodist
ext Sunday morning and eve
.vening text: "The Time IL al
Sunday school at ll:i5, Ep'
aguc at $50.
good weather continues the
oudikcr may pack his KNAPP
pull out for the fields Of gold,
no use waiting for spring time
her this week has been good
'r a tifty mile ride TO a country
. w. Gowen left Thursday fol
er 10 assist Rev. Bowler In |
revival meetings at the Bap
ch In that place. He expects
about the middle OF Januar,
vii. commence a series o
at the Baptist church In thii
listed by Rev. Bowler.
liller, optician, will be at Th'
: Hotel, Blackfoot, Januar.
and 9th. Parties having ey'
should consult him.
ervices will begin at the Meth
rch next Monday evening. Rev
urn OF Pocatello will assis
st. All persons are cordial,
ngton dispatches report Oh
nent Of Robert McCracken
IN the Blackfoot public school
tion In the Surveyor General
,ise, at a salary Of 81, 900 a yeai
f...aa a =
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01
No HeIp For Durranf.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. Late this
afternoon the supreme court, after hav-
ing heard the matter argued In cham
bers denied the application of the attor-
uey for w. II. I. Durrant, the con-
demned murderer OF Blanch Lamont,
for a writ OF probable cause. IL was
contended by Durraut's counsel that
Judge Bahrs erred In having fixed the
date for the execution OF their client
within less than 60 days after the date
upon which he was recommitted to the
custody OF the warden Of San Quentin
prison.
The supreme court however, after
hearing the points relied upon for re-
versal, denied the petition unanimously
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-08-01

mere auxiliary to force Of eight
or ten Thousand armed ciii1ena VINO
ore not foru1uiz.l hy thi country VINO
ends ifaaid oven aa simple regular var
elements and which hna been a. ni. ~
aa many times na DO bias asked in POI,
rfcoaiized as q bUlIlgerent. Ihe Unlted
States has always declared thut the
Cuban rebels h1d right 90 ask their
indrponde but 10 De- Of no use 10
think thnt powerful ana STRONG coun-
try which decides Co dispute with the
rea and land forces Che a1vereiauy
mud possession Of territory NJ another
country CO. which The territory by
proper rights belong hHr come TO- cuba
i1 subordinate the United states army
and rOnefal co. the chief " Irregular
forces without military organization,
The free kitchens established IN
Havana fof the purpose 0f feeding tho
rn0r " the city have Increased in
number ana now daily distribute from
800 to 1900 rutinua.
a detachment of local nurfillns
while returning Co t11cHt1n after hnv.
lrg conveyed an expedition 90 Guart-
.HbOlla, wore nurrrrad b. a. number
OF rebel bands and fierce combat
0raufd The Spanish forces lost clnh.
teen Killed ANA eighteen wounded. The
Insurgents also nun rUd revCrc losses
.'NN fNN"NAl 200 HHAH fA
HsIon occurred on The railway neat
EncueIladu. Province NJ Santa CLARA
resulting In the lnra NJ three lives and
Injury 10 twenty nine roraons The
i'lei were buricr and two soldiers
pf the injured four wore employ
of the road and tho others were d
colonel "a captain and two lloutcnlntH
OF ihe army. a physician ana twenty
private soldiers Ton Of the latter
Wofo arriouaiy hurt
The British cruiser Talbot. from
Jamaica, arrived here on the gath
bringing Maj. George Fiavuraou. of IN.
British Royal Engineer Corps who D.
accredited 10 the British consulate and
4 nuthorizod on gon. Blanco's Hina
iHr The purpose n watching the milf
tary operations.
The Norwegian steamer Nnnzer
hHH let Sngua bound Tor iinlifaN Sht
bad 0n board 2t.Uol bales ~ Tear to.
hacru and carried ieo p1asenrcrL
Tha weather has Improved ana Tho
abundant rains ASSURE good crops OF
vegetables and corn. especially corn.
detachment ~ Spanish troops has
captured ne the firm Of Flor y, Tnho
in AiatnnEaH province. the well known
inHurHent leader AuruHun CcfvnntpH
Hnd the captive b. now imprisoned ID
the Fan Sovcrinu castle. Ccryuntrf
came 10 Cuba nt the breaking out ul
the revolution with an expedition from
the United statos.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-08-01

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beginning. nll lu said fnf ms =
at private sale for cash Hl his. ~
price that can be- obtained. IN ib. ~.
N the said executor. 80. 90 &. -, :
block Salt Lake city. Utah. ur Dr. N.
thr lai day % August. iHs
Dated this goth day nf fuIr teit
3. u. wEsTERrIELn
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