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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30
is A ROBIN A WILD BEAsTf

A New York Magistrate Maintaing That
It Is One.
Few persons, young or old, would be
inclined to call robin a wild beast,
yet that is the astonishing ruling re-
Gently made by New York magistrate.
The robin had been in the possession
of Charles Murcha, shoemaker, of
East Seventy-third street. One night
the bird disappeared and a policeman
found it with Adam Redwitz, who is
16 years old. He said another boy had
given it to him. Dedwitz was arrested
for larceny, but in court Judge Pool
said:
ct is a maxim of common law which
is incorporated in our laws that OWL
ership in wild animal (ferae naturae)
does not extend beyond the possession
of it, and when once possession is
lost the possessor has good title in
and to it, l hold that the robin in
question is a wild animal. The pris-
oner is discharged"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30
Little Encrclopedia.

The eye of dragon-fiy contains 2s.-
900 polished lenses.
The tolIing of church bells on the
occasion of burial is based on the
old pagan custom of banging gongs
when body was ID be inferred in or
der to scare away the evil spirits.
The Calais tribe in Africa is reported
by Belgian authority to regard it as
a sacred duty to kill cows on every
possible occasion, with view of dis
covering certain volume of sacred
lore which cow once swallowed.
Aspar-=As was originally wild sea
coast weed o. Great ssxann and Rus
sia. It now grows SO thickly on tina
Russian steppes that the cattle eat II
like grass. In some parts of southern
Europe the seeds are dried and used az
a substitute for coffee.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30
The Ship of the Desert.

pack camel travels very slowly,
and until you are sufficiently recorciled
TO the motion to be able to doze on It's
lack, you are constantly tempted TO
ct of and walk. If you want speed,
you must buy racing camel. This
seems to belong to a different creation.
1t Is much taller, more alert and more
intelligent 1t can accomplish 80 miles
in sixteen hours without undue effort,
and, N the matter of price, compares
with The pack camel as the thorough
bred dOes with the cab horse.
The racing camel is very carefully
bred, and valuable prizes are offered
by radng society at Biskra for the
feetest racer. Ihaveseen the start of a
race. thecamels were al arranged in line,
and they shifted the air in their anxi-
ETY. to be off. A flag was waved and
they set off at a terrible pace, as if they
were only racing for a short distance.
They kept together until they were
almost out of sight. Then they seemed
to settle down to their habitual pace,
and the race proceeded with long in
tervals between tbs competitors.
I have also seen the finish of camel
race, and it Reminded me of the first
motor-car promerede between London
and Brighton. The camels were GER
tainly not so broken down and be-
draggled. but they came in at intervals
of several hours, and great patience
was necessary to watch them arrive.
-Pearson's Magazine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30
A Priceless Plant.

Two thousand five hundred dollars is
large sum to refuse for single leaf Of
a plant Yet Maru Shin of Shitaya,
Japan, who possesses an amakusa, a
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30

Mamma, said Robby. who had been
reading the geography of Mexico,
what kind Of a bug Is a popocaterpil-
lar ~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-30

very rare orchid. declined to allow
even leaf of his treasure to be sold
for this sum. There are eleven leaves
on the plant. Their color is white with
yellow stripes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

No woman's strength is equal TO the
demands made upon 1t by claims-dO-
nestle. social and intellectual-of these
putable why not look the problem
squarely In the face and decide calmly
when to shlrlS? The question, of
course, chiefly concerns the homekeep-
err; she who endeavors to keep house
up to concert pitch Of tidlness and not
Just occasionally and in spots, either;
but all over and all the time. Besides
the mere sweeping, busting, arranging
and incorporating to be superintend-
ed, there are, too, the hospitality that
she must be ever ready to offer smiling
ly, and the duties to herself-nOt to
speak Of church and charitable work,
club life and the claims Of society. One
cannot do everything; why try7 Of
course, the question Mt once presents
ITSELF Where shall the remedy be ap-
piled? In answer to which common
sense, system, a right estimate Of essen
tials and self-control may be suggested
as the best aids to the conscience in de
Gliding what shall be left undone. With
n judicious application Of scientific
Sinking" there need be no lasting
truth to this statement However de-
generate 1t may sound, "shirking" IS
the only thing by which a woman can,
under the pressure Of present living,
hope to keep her health and to escape a
care-crazed brain.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

A girl has only to start some unusual
enterprise, and publish the fact that
she is doing it to get money to send her
self to college, in order to be over
whelmed with all manner of proposals
of marriage.
Mrs. Lucretia d. Hubbell. the first
American woman aeronaut, once made
a balloon ascension during which the
balloon burst, hoated seven miles and
finally let her down unhurt In a New
Jersey clover field
Ellen Terry has very simple recipe
for the retention of youth and beauty.
You must work till tired, sleep till rest
ed. have plenty of fresh air, live in cool
rooms. take daily sponge bath and eat
the simplest food.
No sooner was La FrOnde started In
Paris with women for compositors and
printers than the government inter-
fered with It for violating the law pro-
hibiting night work for girls. recently
passed at the instance Of the advocates
o. woman's rights.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The first necessity in the care Of the
hands is to keep them white and clean.
For the toughest Of the homework as
much rs is possible should be done in
gloves.
With the determination to do so. It
will be surprising how few of these
daily occupations cannot be literally
"handled with gloves"
The difference in the texture Of the
skin, and the ability to cleanse II, Will
amply repay the housewife for the sac
ridce Of her old gloves and prejudices.
As n rule, for washing the hands.
neither very hot nor very cold water
should be used.
A few drops of ammonia or a small
quantity Of borax may be added to
soften the water.
Ground mustard Is excellent for
cleaning the hands after having han
died strong-smelling substances.
After having the hands long time
in water, rub with a little vinegar or
lemon juice, and then with oatmeal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The painters, sculptors and poets Of
Montmartre, now the bohemian quar-
ter of Paris, have hit upon happy idea
for self-support Their plan is to form
a "Royal Bohemian association" To
belong TO It you must be able to prove
that for FIVE years you have been chron-
ically in want of dinners; that you owe
rent to two landlords; that you have
talent, are a jovial companion, hate the
Philistines, and prize the classic trilogy
of wine, woman, and song. with tobac-
co for grand fourth. above all else ex-
cept work. All who can qualify as
members viii be entitled to draw a ST.
pend Where the funds are to come
from Is not made clear. but an endow-
ment Is doubtless looked for.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
JEALOUSY AND HAPPY LIFE.

HHAT is the question that DosneiS
many wife. To be loved de-
Il votedly Is the ambition of every
woman, but to have that love take the
form Of exacting suspicion, or sort OF
affectionate jailership, Is not always
desirable. Opinions galore are given on
this topic and we can only judge IRON
the lives that come closest to us, In fact
the lives that are lived under our OBJ
servatIOn.
To begin with, there Is couple happy
as two young lovers, the husband now
ever, so insancly jealous Of his Wile
that he has broken Off even her women
friendships. If she were to walk as FAR
as the gate with another man a tragedy
would be the almost certain result
Yet. as we said before, they are D0tn
serenely happy. Would they be so II
circumstances brought about a new eX-
istence and set up new condltonsf Let
us hope 50, for 1t would be a pity TO
spoil their Illusions. From them TIE
thought wanders to another couple,
who see no reason, because they care
more for each other than anyone else in
the world, why all the other pleasant
people should be excluded from their
companionship. The wife dances, talks
and drives with other men. The hus-
band dances, talks and drives with
other women. There is no question OF
Jealousy because there is perfect con-
fidence. When they are together they
are not bored. The husband is pleased
to have his wife admired and she is
happy to find that she has not married
a freak whom no one else would want.
1t is a hard question to decide and one
upon which the parties themselves
alone should sit in judgment but It Is
our belief that Jealousy is but another
name for sellshness, rather than an
indication of any overpowerlng affec-
tion.-Philadelph Times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The next best thing TO taking sum-
mer or winter trip Is TO change the as
pect OF ones home twice year. Such
change does not imply n domestic up
heaval involving great work. family
discomfort and general wretchedness
for a week or more. IL simply means
what any woman can accomplish with
case. taste and tactfulness. supplement-
ed by ordinary general cleaning day"
effort on the part of the housemaid or
mald-of-all-work.
No woman who has not tried II can
conceive of the rest and pleasure re-
sultlng from such changes. Monotony
Is deadly TO bodily and mental health;
possibly to spiritual well-being also. A
change of environments, even II to 9TH
ers less attractive, is beneficial. simply
because II is change.-Woman's
Home Companion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
shrewish wivea of Fnmou- Mem.

hfcNihh W ives or famou5 Men.
Ben Jonson had shrew for a wife.
who used TO go TO the ale room after
him and bring him home. scolding all
the way.
Boswell, Johnson's blographer mar
ried scold, and In his "Uxoriana- re-
corded faithfully all her snapplsh say
ings and his own answers
Rohault, the philosopher, had wife
whose opinion of him was so high that
she sat at the door of his lecture-room
and refused to admit any but we'll
dressed persons.
The great DR.. Cadogan married a
lady several years older than himself.
She was Jealous, and in company ac-
cused him of poisoning her; whereupon
he told the company they were well
come to open her ut once and show her
her mistake.
The famous Rev. Andrew Bell had
virago wife, who left him and then de-
voted her time TO abusing him by mail.
Size once addressed a letter to him: TO
that Supremest Of Rogues, who looks
the Hang-dog that he is, Doctor Andrew
Bell"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
BY AND BY.

by an by III get my pole,
By an by.
Therc'll be heaven In my soul
BY an by.
will steal away from ma
Down TO where the fishes are;
viii spit upon my hook,
An III drop Il In the brook,
BY an by.
Ma will miss me from the yaro
BY an by.
She will boiler for me hard,
by an by.
But the guTgle NV the stream
Like enough Will drown her scream,
An IN fish an fish away
Where the speckled beauties lay, =
BY an by.
If ketch n likely mess -
BY an by.
Ma viii smile with happerness
by an by.
But 9.
II I have an empty creel
Somehow / kin sorter feel
How that apple sprout will dance
On the seat NV my or pants
by an by.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
Chokers and Ties.

Collars Of dresses are made very plain
and smooth. The latest one is of velvet
folded plainly about the throat without
bow, and pinned with a round lew
elled clasp. Tailor gowns and skating
costumes are worn with a big cravat
bow of plaid silk or velvet, or a large.
rich-loohng scarf pinned about the
throat, the long ends reaching to the
waist. Capes Of fur and velvet are
worn with lace scarf with big bow
In front.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The trading-stamp usually buries in
Its patrons both the sense OF humor
and that Of proportions. A woman re-
Gently stopped n street car after pay
ing her fare, aud took "A return car
home to get a forgotten trading-card
before making some trihlng purchases.
The price OF the extra fares exactly
balanced the value Of the gift" on Ave
dollars worth Of goods. The law
against tradingetamps may be I'M
constitutional but II Is n moral protest
against the habit Of trying to get some
thing for nothing. Moreover, consld-
ering the real value OF the gifts" the
something is usually less than nothing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

Sonora De LONE, as the wife Of the
laundering Spanish minister is called,
suffered greatly on account of the dis
grace and humiliation which her hus-
band brought upon his family and
country by the writing of the foolish let
ter. The sonora was one of the most
popular women In Washington. If De
LONE had submitted that letter to his
wife 1t probably would not have been
sent to Spain.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

1t required 500 hands to make the
bridal veil Of the Princess Margaret of
Prussia. 1t was composed of 500 diff
fcrent pieces, all the work being done
with the needle. The several pieces,
each of which required ten days for
completion, were joined by the most
sl1illful lacemakers in a pattern which
appeared to be all the work Of the same
pair of hands.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

every branch of the law. The New Tea
land courts Immediately admitted her
to the bar, although in Great Britain
and British possessions there is a preju-
dice or conservatism that has prevented
any other woman from being thus hon
Orpd
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The Attorney General OF Massachu-
sets has suggested that trials for GER
tain criminal offences be held In Sc
cret. thus shutting out pruricnt ldlcrs
and making Il difficult for cheap news
papers 10 gather the nlth on which they
fatten. In such an event. the criminal
would miss his notorleiy, the loafor his
scandal and the newspaper Its "scnsa-
tion"-but 10 decent people the aggre-
gate OF all these losses would be great
gain.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

"Why," asks the New York Evening
Sun. "wlll woman wear feather boa
around her neck and rundown heels TO
her shocsT Because there IL no better
place TO wear either feather boa or
rundown heels.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The American navy has glorious
past, traditions rich Ia valor and gcnl-
Us. W chavo tho same valor, equal
genius, but while We are boasting OF
our better tools Of warfare we secm
yet to be inadcquately possessed Of the
gift OF using them. We shall learn. but
Il seems that the schoolmaster Is
charging a merclless price.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

Maria Theresa's equestrian statue.
recently unveiled by Emperor Francis
Joseph at Pressburg. is said to be the
finest monument erected in Hungary
to a sovereign of the Hapsburg line,
which has ruled over the country for
81 years.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

wear out nervous force. lose their grip
upon one who Is at peace with his con-
science, and as general thing those
who live the longest have possession Of
this vital resource.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

There are in Germany no less than
1000 women marble workers, $40 felni-
nine blacksmiths, 300 pctticoated ma
sons, 147 female timers, besides 80
roadmakers, SO skaters, 10 clocl1makers,
I armorers, all of the gentler sex, also
lady chimney sweepers, and num-
Der Of quarrywomen and female work
or.a in sau-pfS
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
Diet in Gold Wenther.

If you would preserve the beauty of
your skin do not indulge too freely on
cold winter mornings in over-rich food,
such rs buckwheat cakes and sausages.
And remember that fruit IS just as es-
sential to your diet IN cold weather as
in warm-indeed, more SO. as we have
fewer green vegetables.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

Some doctor has discovered that
women who wear low shoes are In
grave danger OF having their feet made
fiat and unshapely by the lack OF sup
port FOR their ankles. That explains.
OF course. why women OF times and
countries In which only sandals were
worn or the feet were left unshod fur
nishcd so many beautiful models for
painters and sculptors.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The candidature of Prince George Of
Greece for the governorshlp of Crete
Is n striking Illustration OF the personal
relations Of the rclgning houses In
Europe. lie wrote q letter to his cous-
in. the Emperor OF Russia, asking him
TO support his claims. Tho Emperor
at once adopted him as the Russian
candidate. They are not only cousins,
each being a grandson Of King Chris
tian TX. OF Denmark, but are also In
innate friends of nearly the same age.
They were companions In journey
around the world. ana Prince George,
by his GOODNESS and courage, had saved
lls cousins life from an assassin's at
tack In Japan. A personal appeal for
support could not be dlsregarded. The
governorship OF Crete has remained an
unsettled question since the war be-
tween Turkey and Greece. The Euro
pcan powers, while pledged TO protect
the island. and to reform its govern
ment had been unable TO agree upon a
candidate for governor. one name after
another had been proposed, only TO be
rejected The willy Sultan objected on
general principles to every candidate.
tiers 10 propose Prince Georges name,
the significance of the nomination as
the personal choice of the sovereign
was perceived throughout Europe.
France, as Russla's closest ally. at once
supported the candldature. Lord Sails
bury seconded It gladly. especially as
the Prince was the nephew Of the Prin-
cess OF Wales. Italy acquiesced. The
attitude OF the Kaiser Is not yet fully
known. Greece had plunged into war
I'm order to liberato and annex Crete.
and had been dlsastrously defeated.
The appointment of son OF the King
of Greece as governor of Crete would
be considerable victory for the pros
trate little kingdom. The Sultan re-
fused TO consent to II, and appealed
to the German Emperor. Russia at
once applied pressure by demanding
the payment OF arrears OF interest on
the unpaid war indemnity contracted
by Turkey In the campaigns Of ls77-S
Whenever the Sultan IL obstinate. he
Is forcibly reminded that Turkey owes
Russia great deal of money. This
candidature. which win at once do
much TO retrieve the fortunes OF
Greece. and will OFFER practical solu-
ton OF a troublesome question Of Euro
pcan diplomacy. is the outcome Of the
intimate relations Of the two cousins,
who were together In the far East. In
tho same way the German Emperor,
In entering upon a diplomatic and ma
val campaign In China, commissioned
his brother to visit Queen Victoria at
Osborne. Prince Henry Is n favorite
among the Queens grandsons, and in
consequence Of his visit more friendly
relations between England and Ger
many have been established. What
ever may be the rival policies Of Rus
STA and England In China, the family
relations OF the two courts tend 10 pro
mote compromise and peace. Nicholas
II. has married granddaughter Of the
Queen. and Is strongly Influenced by
his mother. who Is sister Of the Prin-
cess of Wales.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

A plnk-tlnicd note from "Alys" brings
the information that she has composed
about twenty poems on spring and kin
drcd subjects" and asks: 'Shall l con
suit an editor about this. and II so, how
shall l 20 about itT' IL win not be
necessary TO consult an editor at all;
Just consult a physician.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

Chapped hands are the bette noire OF
the average woman during cold wealth
err, but little care win soon obviate
the difficulty. Wipe quite dry after
washing. and then rub in a few drops
OF glycerine diluted with water, wiping
thoroughly again, and taking care to
wear none but loose gloves when out of
doors
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

After several unsuccessful attempts
and three years labor the unparalleled
feat of cutting a ring out Of a single
diamond has been accomplished by the
patience and skill of Mr.. Antoine. one
OF the best-known lapidarics Of Ant
werp. The ring is about three-quarters
Of an inch In diameter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

That New Jersey man who has tried
seven times TO commit suicide and fall
ed might do worse than 10 visit ska
quay this spring wearing sack coat
and a SILK hat
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The san Francisco Examiner prints
an account OF several men being carried
over Willamette Falls Ia boat under
the caption swept TO Pcrdltion." Why
take 80 gloomy a view OF IL?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

II Is now claimed that all the cheap
comic valentines In this country are
made IA a small town In the interior OF
New York. In order to save the place
from total and instantaneous destruc-
ton. however. to name l. not given.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
British Woman Lawyer.

The first and only woman allowed to
practice in supreme court In British
dominions Is Miss Ethel r. Benjamin,
who last year graduated from Otaga
University at the head Of her class in
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29
Woman in Business.

She had served acceptably as treas
urer Of the club for little over year.
and that was an exceptionable record.
observes the Chicago Post. Don't Won
have difficulty in balancing your
booksT they asked. "Oh. dear. no."
she replied. "Why, it's the easiest
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

A London scientist says he has care
fully studied 800 species OF microbes.
aud finds that only forty OF that num-
Der have vicious tendencies. "On the
whole" he says. "the microbc helps to
make life pleasurahlo." Tho carbolated
rosewatcr viii have TO 20.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

Slot. the great successor to Pade-
rcwskl. wears no name, 10 his success
cannot logically be called n case Of cap
Hilary attraction.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

AZ pleasure Investment boy may
nj first think constlng down Hill all
right but eventually the returns ARE
unsatisfactory.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

A fr,ethinker has been sentenced to a
weeks Imprisonment In Australia: but
won't this make him think moro freely
than eycr1
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

A Lockport On. ~ paper says: Miss
Minnie Powers OF this city II eight feet
tall. lacking one inch" That young
woman evidently stands very high IN
the estimation OF all who know her.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-29

The railroads OF the United States
expcnd Ia year a sum more than $780,
100000 In excess OF the total expendl-
lures OF the United States Government
and this computation does not include
nearly S25o,OOO.O00 paid In the form OF
interest upon railroad bonds or guar
antced stock and from SSo,0OO,0O0 TO
sioo.ooo,oo0 paid in the form OF divi-
dcnds TO stockholders. The railroads.
indeed. are the great disbursing agen-
cies OF the country, handling mover less
than a billion dollars In year and dis
bursting 1t all. or practically ALL for
railroads as a rule do not keep large
bank accounts, and do practically a
cash business, turning money rapidly.