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Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Mail Chanraa

On November "a, the dispatch Of mail
by the 6 P. NJ. train was discontinued,
and in lieu of such dispatch a mail is
made up at P. NJ. daily for the night
trains which is Postal train with clerks
in charge. Hours for closing mail at
office ore as follnuS,
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Nav Ak for H.u Stat. Road

At the coming session of the Legisla-
ture an effort will be made TO have a new
State road built. It is claimed that at
least fifteen miles year could be built
and that in the course Of few years
there would be a good road from VIII
mington to Dover and then to Milford.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Younp oABoer.uo,do.

Frank I. speakman, the new Prothon-
otary of this county, is probably the
youngest man ever to hold that posi-
ton. He was born August Ii, 1874. and
is, therefore, in his 9th year. He grad.
uated from the Wilmington
a,,5 VaIa I aur csat.y -,
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

Warwick, Cecilton and Earleville s. .15A
M. Mail for Sassafras Nd, goes to Colts
Md. by rail instead via Warwick.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLEToWNs GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs.
Wheat-No. 1....70 Corn
No. 2.....67 Yellow, shelled 38
Timothy Seed $1.80 d" cob ..... IS
Clover Seed ID 73c Oats ............... 80
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Newspaper Man Takes a Bride

Lieutenant Emnit D. Hegeman, a
Spanish war veteran and late editor OF
the Laurel Gazette, now consolidated
with the Sussex Countain, sprung q sur,
prise upon his friends Thursday night bx
getting married. While meeting was 60
ing on in the basement Of the Methodist
church he led Miss Hat learn, Lanreps
ianabls NJ the altar.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Mails Close as Follows.

Going NortI'-7.3O a. III 100 u IN, 3.I5 and
$40 p. III.
Going South-S.50 a. m, $40 p. m.
For Odessa-9.l0 a. m, IL 40 a. m. $50 p. M
For Warwick, Cecilton, Earlville and Sassa-
fras-9. Is q. m.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
The MiddletOWn Transcript
rrains Leave Middletown as Follows:

North Bound-s.3O, $50, go and 1923 q. M;
4.l6 and 6.02 p. m.
s .1S and 7.5l p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. T. CoNNELLEE.
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
EHS CHARACTERISTICS
EXPLAINED BY ONE
WHO KNOWS THEM
WILL. - & & g
THE BOER AS
&c A FIGHTER

minds and decide what will be best.
But when 1t is decided, then they all
understand 1t, and each man is at work
to carry out the plan, and each man
Is aided by his own intelligence and
knows what to do in emergencies. and
how to take advantage of opportuni-
ties. And you see what an advantage
that is.
Discipline is not so important in
military affairs as it formerly was.
When men were formed for charge
in close order and went into fight
standing shoulder to shoulder and
moved as a mass, then discipline was
everything But now they fight in
open order, they are scattered over a
large tract of territory, and each man
must know how to take care OF him
self. A good deal has been learned
about the necessities of modern war
fare, with its terribly destructive
weapons, from this war and new ways
of fighting must be adopted to meet
the new necessities.
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
Near.Si9htedness.F Far.
SiQhtedness and
Asti9motism Described

liable to suffer from Inflammation OF
the eyes produced by constant strain.
A less common defect is long or far
sightedness or hypermetropia. This Is
the opposite of myopia, the eyeball
being 1attened or shortened and the
rays of light consequently not coming
to a focus by the time they reach the
retina. In this case the eye often cor
reefs the defect more or less success
fully by making the crystalline lens
more convex, but 1t does this at the
expense of the sufferers nerve force
and SO we often find tired and con-
gested eyes, headaches, indigestion and
even serious nervous affections. The
effort to correct the vision is entirely
involuntary and can be overcome only
by the fitting Of suitable convex
glasses. The third and most common
defect is astigmatism. In this condi-
ton there is some irregularity of the
surface Of the eye or the lens, by
means of which the image as it reaches
the retina Is distorted. Untreated as
tigmatism is a frequent cause of head
ache and other nervous disturbances
The only relief is the wearing or when
ever at least while reading, writing
or whenever near objects are looked at
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

The Boer is formidable fighter,
says Winston Churchill, soldier and
lecturer, who is now in this country.
He is the coolest of men. 1t is hard
to say whether he Ia always brave or
not. If he decides to run away, he
does 1t with perfect GOODNESS and with
out the slightest thought Of appear
ances. He thinks everything out for
himself. If he decides that it is worth
while to stay where he Is, he stays
and keeps shooting. and he is just as
cool about it as II he were shooting
antelope. He is low pressure fighter.
He does not get excited. He will not
start to make movement unless he
feels that he is likely to be successful
He would never make dash across
an open field.
Discipline? The Beers have no dis
cipline. If an officer wants anything
done, he has to explain to all the men
why 1t is to be done, and the men must
be satisfied that 1t is advisable. They
all discuss the plans and make up their
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

Among the many wonders Of those
strange swamps there is nothing more
surprising than the blushing tree." said
Albert F. Dewey Of Punta 0orda, Fla,
who has recently passed a month in
the Everglades Of Florida. The Blush
ing tree" continued Mr.. Dewey, els
By no means common. 1t is found only
in the dsnsest thickets of those inter-
minable marshes. whose lu1uriant
vegetation is a revelation to explorers.
1t is called the blushing tree by those
who know 1t, because it actually blush
es when the rain falls upon it. This
phenomenon is apparently incompre-
hensible. In company with a taciturn
Indian guide journeysd forty miles
to see this marvellous bit Of vegetable
life. l could scarcely believe the story
he told me, yet curiosity at length
overcame incredulity, and we set forth
one morning in small canoe. We
spent nearly three days padding and
polling our way over the winding
waters. In the afternoon Of the third
day began to wonder If he had been
deceiv1ng me for the sake of the boat
hire and his pay as guide, when he
gave grunt Of satisfaction and point
ed to the right. Distrustfully fol-
lowed him ashore and through the I'M
dsrbrush. Beneath great cypress trees,
hoary with the gray hanging moss,
and past immense bay trees, we wend-
ed our way inland. Eagerly he led the
way until, reaching the edge of little
open space, he stopped and with silent
pride pointed toward the center.
Gracefully tree, with broad, banana
like leaves, reared itself aloft. Wide
spreading branches hung down, slight
ly waving In the warm breeze. Its en-
erald-hued foliage was the most beau
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
DEFECTS
OF SIGHT.

The three defects of eyesight which
are most commonly encountered in
otherwise healthy persons and which
can be more or less perfectly over
come by means Of glasses are near
sightedness, far-sightedness and astig-
matism. These are all important, for,
besides the discomfort and annoyance
OF imperfect sight, the involuntary eff
forts which the sufferer makes to see
better strain the eyes and not only in
jure them, but also give rise, through
nervous disturbances. Nearsighted-
ness, short-sightedness. or myopia, as
it is variously called, is condition OF
the eyeball-usually a frightening
consequence of which the rays Of light
are brought to focus in front Of the
retina and SO the object Is blurred.
This condition may exist from birth,
but is usually the result of too much
and too early use of the eyes, as in the
case Of students, engravers,' women
who do fine sewing and SO forth. Thus
we may say that putting children at
work at some of the kindergarten ex-
ercises, such as perforating and draw
ing, is in double sense short-sight-
ed procedure. Many near-sighted peo-
pie refuse to wear glasses, preferring
to deprive themselves Of sight for
everything beyond their nose rather
than injure their personal appearance.
as they think. This is another short
sighted policy, for, besides losing much
of the Joy Of beautiful things about
and above us, such persons are very
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

The Chinese compradore, through
out the East is man of great re-
sponsibility. In banks. hotels. railway
and shipping offices the bulk Of all
money received and paid out passes
through his trustworthy hands. says
the New York Tribune. Even in ia
pan, Notwithstanding the race antago-
nism that unquestionably exists, the
Chinese compradore is to be found
everywhere. In important commercial
transactions he, and not a go-between
OF their own nationality, is employed
b. the Japanese from Yokohama to
Nagasaki. This is also true in Manila
and Singapore, where the English are
at the head Of affairs. One of the ablest
and best known compradores in China
Is Wong Soong Dong, who has held
this position in the Office of the United
States consul-general in Shanghai for
over thirty years. This is regarded
or was-by the Chinese as highly COM
pltmentary, both to the compradore
himself and to his government, since 1t
indicates recognition of faithfulness
and integrity, which makes 1t worth
while for his native subordinates to
emulate him in well-doing.
Wong Soong Dong was in the employ
OF this government at the time when
ex-President Grant made his tour
around the world. and he wears on his
watch chain an American eagle in
gold presented him by the American
emperor" as the Chinese called Gener-
al Grant. He is man well educated,
according to native standards, speak,
Ing English with considerable fiuency,
and he possesses all the dignity and
courtesy Of his race. From the United
States he receives stipend of $40 gold
a month, but his private enterprises
are extensive and profitable, yielding
him, 1t is said, an income of something
like $4,000 year. This has not been
acquired, by any means, through his
Office, but from the various native
banks and shops in which he is inter-
ested, and which are carried on for
him by agents, after the manner of all
Chinese capitalists. He loans money
at profitable rate of interest; he
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
The ~ ~ ~
Conpradore
Important Function
ory at the .Shontbsi
ConsuIofs.

owns tailoring establishment, en-
ploying = score or more men; shop
where silks and curios are sold, and
over all these he keeps close personal
supervision that does not in the least
affect his usefulness as compradore
On the contrary, his high commercial
standing has made him all the more
valuable, In that it brings him into
close contact with Chinese whose as
sistance and influence are frequently
required by the consul-general. Very
little money is paid in the East when
purchases are made by residents in the
open ports. The "chit" system pre-
vails-one which is mischievous alike
to buyer and dealer, since it induces
extravaganza and long and inconve-
nient credit. Whatever is wanted is
ordered through the compradore. who
receives chit" or written order, and
the articles required are sent to the
buyers residence on approval. With
the very exact four settlements are
made annually, but the more general
custom ia to balance accounts at the
beginning Of the new year. All the
"chits" or orders are carefully pre-
served by the compradore, and an &C.
curate statement is made of all money
paid out. This routine is followed
whether the purchase amounts to a
few cash or runs up into the hundreds
Of taels. For thirty years all the buy
ing for the United States consulate
has been done in this manner by Wong
Soong Dong, and there has never been
the discrepancy of single cash in his
accounts. He bargains for all the
house furnishings required, the sup
plies for the consular table, the fuel,
even the silks, linens and bric-a-brac
which the casual visitors buy to take
back home with them. In all the years
of his service he has made the affairs
of the country which he serves practi-
cally his own, driving shrewd bar
gains. placating the unfriendly. and
watching the over-reaching and schem-
ing with a cleverness greater than
their own. Administrations come and
go, but Wong Soong Dong remains,
and doubtless will until he is superan-
nuated and retires voluntarily.
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
FUR TRADE Of RUSSIA'S GREAT FAIR.

The annual fair Of Nishny-Novgorod
in Russia is of great Importance to the
fur trade. European merchants come
in large numbers every year to buy
Siberian furs and lambskins from Cen
trail Asia, called "karakoul." The OPP
euing of the fair is held on July 15,
with the accompaniment OF the most
religious ceremonies. At this time the
fair gives the impression Of emptiness,
only a few merchants having arrived,
and these are busily engaged arrang-
ing their goods. BY July rs all the
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

uful l had ever beheld. It rose y 4
height Of txenty feet. and its thisk,
substantial trunk Indicated many yeafs
Of existence. This, the old Seminole
informed me. Yves the bixshing tree
+ told him to prepare to camp here
until It rained. regardless Of time We
unrolled our blankets. stretched out
mosquito bars. without which one can
not sleep In the glades, cooked supper,
and rolled UP in our blankets for the
night. That night, the day following
and the next night passed without rain.
l began to think it would never rain,
when about noon cloud darkened tho
sky overhead. 1 put rubber poncho
over my shoulders and fixed my eyes
on the green and pretty tree dozen
yards away. 1t was covered with
greenish insect the size of large wood
tick, which intensified Its color. The
rain began to fall in torrents, after Its
custom in that region. Beside me, grin
ming confidently with pipe in his
mouth, stood the Seminole AS the cool
water drenched the tree I was amazed
to note a change Of color. Gradually.
yet unmistakably, the green hue was
giving away to pink. The Indian had
told the truth. The tree was blushing
at the rain In few minutes the green
had faded from sight. Only few half
hidden spots beneath broad branches
and on Its trunk was there tinge OF
green to be seen. The tree was as pink
as the cheek of healthy girl. After
an hour or more the shower passed
over and | watched with no less in
terest the wonderful tree assume its
familiar green once more. AS it was
changing back to emerald l suddenly
realized the secret of the phenomenon.
The tiny insects and not the tree itself
changed color. These peculiar para
sites are possessed Of the power OF
chameleons In the bright, warm sun
shine they are greener than the tree
on which they live, but when the chilly
rain falls upon them they contract
their little backs and become a pretty
pink in color. Millions Of them thus
change the tint of the tree. They are
found only upon one species Of trees
which grow in certain parts of the
Everglades "-Denver Post.
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

shops are in full swing, and the great
majority Of the owners and managers
have put in an appearance. On this
day a church procession takes place
prayers are made for the success Of
the fair, and congratulations are ex-
changed by everyone
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
Maryland's Harvest of Crlminal.

In the last ten years there has been
an increase of Al per cent in the NUN
Der of inmates in the Maryland peni-
Tertiary. During the same period the
population Of the state increased IA
per cent.
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25

Among women friends: Now am
sure that Ernesto wants to marry me-"
What ground have you for saying
that?" 1--WE noted that Ernesto be-
gins to be unable to stand mamma"
The Grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1901-01-25
A BLUSHING TREE.
TAkk6 ON A PINK HUE IN
RAlNsTORM.

This Tree j. O.s of the Natural Won.
dsrs Of tbs Everglade Region el
Merida - Phenomenon Explained ~
Presence Of Iasscts. =
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
Santa Fe Excursion Rates.

Lamar, Colo. July 16, 1901-All
year tourist rates to the Grand Can
yon of Arizona, and to Phoenix and
Prescott, Arizona. Dates of sale
daily the year round. Limits, going
tourist limit within which time des
tination must be reached go days,
after which tickets will be good for
return passage within final limit
which is nine months from date of
sale. Stop overs allowed going
within tourist limit and returning
within final limit. Rate to Grand
Canyon Of Arizona $5S.40, to Phe
nix or Prescott, 63.4O.
An all year tourist rate to Hot
Springs, N. Mex. at rate of $14.7O
for round trip, final limit 80 days
from date of sale. Holders of these
tickets can obtain the following low
rates for side trips from La Junta:
Round trip to Pueblo $3.50, to Colo
RADIO Springs $4.35, to Denver $7.25.
They can be obtained either on 60
ing or return trip and carry limit of
go days, with stop over privileges
north of including Pueblo.
For further particulars inquire OF
g. j. GARVIN, Agent.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
sII2,soo for a PrescrI ptIon i.

The largest sum ever paid for a pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, Aug. 80, 1901. The transfer in
volved in coin and stock Bile, 10000 and
was paid by party of business men for
q specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi-
cation Of the specific Nov. 15, 1900
They interviewed scores OF the cured
and tried it out on its merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases
and administered it with the physicians
for judges. Up to Aug. %, elghty-seven
per cent Of the test cases were either
we'll or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent ol
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. he proceedings
Of the investigating committee and the
clinical reports Of the test cases were
published and will be mailed free on ap-
plication. Address JOHN ]. FULTON
COMPANY, 420 Montgomery st. San Fran
cisco, Cal.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
WEST BOUND. EAST BOUND.

No. l is California express and makes local
stops between Lamar and La Jnnta.
No. 3 is Denver express, stops on flag at Las
Animas. Carries free chair car and Pullmans.
No. Z is the Mexico and California express.
No. 1 and No. both carry tourist and Pullman
sleepers. No. connects at LaJunta for Pueblo
Colorado Springs and Denver.
Train No. So runs to La Junta and will accom-
modate passengers for intermediate points.
No. 2 is through California express and con-
meets at La Junta with train from Denver car
ries passenger through to Chicago without
change. Has Pullman and tourist sleepers.
No. Q is Denver express and runs through to
Chicago without change. Carries free chair
car and Pullman sleeper.
No. s is local passenger aud make s all stops.
Carries chair car and Pullman sleeper. Runs
through to Chicago without change of cars.
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer.
fully answered. Descriptive literature and
time tables folders free by applying to
G.J GARvIN. Agent.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
Notice to Teachers.

The regular quarterly examination OF
teachers will take place on Friday and
Saturday, December 20 and 81 at the
court house in Lamar and at Granada.
Every applicant for examination for
teachers certificates has to pay n fee OF
s1.0O under the new law. This applies
to all renewals Of first grade certificates,
like grade certificates. and endorse
ments.
The examination for the academic de-
partment OF the Colorado bar examina-
tion will be held in connection with the
teachers examination above dates.
MISS M. H. ExLINE,
Co. Supt
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11

A. ]. Smell wanted to attend party,
but was afraid to do 80 on account of
pains in his stomach, which he feared
would grow worse. He says, II was tell
ing my troubles to lady friend. who
said: .Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in CON
dition for the party 1 bought bottle
aud take pleasure in stating that two
doses cured me and enabled me to have
a resident Of Summer Hill, N. Y. This
remedy is for sale by l. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
recommendation Of Well Known
Chicago Physician.

1 use and prescribe Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED coughs with direct results
I prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
sesking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non narcotic
and safe in the hands of the most unpro,,,
fessional. A universal penacea for all
mankind.-Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, M. D.,
Chicago, Ill. This remedy is for sale by
1. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11

wANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter and good reputation IN each state Zone in
this county required) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house of solid
financial standing Salary $500 weekly with
expenses additional, all payable in cash each
Wednesday direct from head offices. Horse and
carriage furnished, when necessary. References.
Enclose elf.addressed stamped envelope. Dept.
Manager. 332 Caxton Building, Chicago.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
CULTURE FINAL PRooF-NoTICE
FOR PUBLICATION
U. s. LAND OFFICE LAMAR, Colo. |

U. S. LAND OFFICE LAMAR, CoLo.1
October 90, 1901. :
NOTICE is hereby given that Stephen Harrel
~ has filed notice of intention to make
final proof before the Register and Receiver at
his office in Lamar, Colo, on Saturday, tho
14th day of December, 1901. on timber culture
NWx of SEA, NEi4 of SWK and the SEX Of
NWi4 of Sec. 2, in Township No. 23 s., Range II
West ot the 9th p NJ.
He names as witnesses John j. Thoman, Jas.
Harrel, Vol Davidson and Hannah j. Coxhead'
all of Lamar, Colorado.
W. A. MERRILL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
Cham berIa,n's Stomach and Liver
Tablets.

Try them
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have Il headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetiti,
cleanse and invigorate your stomach and
regulate your liver and bowels. For
sale by I. H. Myers, Druggist.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
For sale by Mclean Bros.

In sluggish liver, HERBINE, by its
beneficial action upon the hillary tracts,
render the bile more fluid, and brings
the liver into sound, healthy condition,
thereby banishing the sense of drowsi-
ness, leteargy and the general feeling OF
apathy which arise from disorders of the
liver. Price so cts. /. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT LAMAR, Colo, !
Dec, 2, 1901,

LAND OFF1CE At LAMAR, COLO.,
Dec. 2, 1901.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
N named settler has filed notice of his inten,
tion to make final proof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the Reg
isterand Receiver at Lamar, Colo, on Satursday,
January IS, 1902 viz: James d. Martin, II. E.
No. 1907. for the SWk Sec. 2S Twp. 81 s., Rng.
46 W. 9th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: E. b. Leatherman, George W,
Lcasure, W. P. James and l.. A. Cook. all of
d4-j8 W. A. MERRILL, Register.
The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
a cIereyman,s Tongue.

Rev. r. Priest says: Tongue cannot
express the good that Warmers White
Wine Of Tar Syrup has done for me and
my family. have labored in the cause
for fifteen years and have never found
anything that will relieve horseness and
irritation of the throat and lungs like
White Wine Of Tar Syrup.
For sale by Mclean Bros.