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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29
BABY ELEPHANTS JOKE.
Il Made Things Lively For a Minute
on the Buffalo Midway.


She was just back from the Pan-Amer-
lean. She wasn't paying excess on any
weight Of serious information brought
home with her, but she knew the Midway
like a book, or, rather, a comic paper.
Every page Of her experience had a laugh
at the bottom and she turned the leaves
for every friend she met. Her particular
favOrite was as follows:
"One evening we were lettering past
the animal show when I noticed a queer
sort Of chair in front of the place. 1t
was q heavy, square wooden chair, with
arms and high back. 1t would not have
been remarkable except for its width,
which seemed excessive, and the fact that
it was so very low. The seat was less
than foot from the ground.
eve stood there specializing as to its
use when another group of loiterers stop
ped near us. They were paying no at
tendon to the chair, but were discussing
just what particular fake they would ex-
pertinent with next. UnconsciOusly they
had stopped near the peculiar armchair
which had attracted my attention. They
stood with their backs to it, one woman
being only few feet away.
Just as we were about to give up our
attempt to solve the chair problem we
saw baby elephant come out of the
menagerie building, swing along with the
peculiar gait of its kind and sit down in
the very seat we were staring at. The
barker came out, too, and began to get
ready to shout for a crowd.
"Just then the elephant which was
Tapping its ears and swinging its trunk
from side to side, seemed to decide on in
vestigating the group standing in from
| of him. The woman had her belt pinned
! down in the back with a large headed Dir
! that CLEANED temptingly in young Mr.
/ Elephants eyes. He stretched out hi
trunk and began fumbling with the pin.
THE woman felt something and pu
! her hand around to see that her belt wa
| in place. Before her hand got there tn,
} trunk was gone. She satisfied hersel
that her mOOrings were secure and thel
brought her hand back to the front again
! Presto, up went the trunk for a secon,
| attempt! The woman was so occupied il
( the discussion that she was Drobabl
only half conscious of being touched, 70
she did not turn around even then. Sh
merely put her hand back on another eX
petition which again missed the exploI
ing trunk.
"Once again the elephant found til
field clear This time he was surer Of hi
ground. He deftly took the head of tn
pin. drew it out and then swiftly jabbe
it-there is no other word for it-into tn
woman's back. Scream? OF course sh
did. She jumped about three feet, to,
and as she came down she whirle
around to see what had struck her. Whe
she saw that elephant. she jumped al
other three feet. If somebody hadn
caught her, think she'd be jumping We
I have seen the Midway very lively {
times, but l don't think l ever observe
greater excitement than prevailed for IL
next few minutes. I must confess thu
we added to the occasion by going I'M
fits of heartless mirth. The elephant
Oh he was a model of joker. He new,
cracked a smile"-New York Sun.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29
Linton Is WILLING to Trv Acain.

London, Nov. 26.--"Should no one
else challenge, l am willing seriousl
to consider making another attempt &c
lift the cup" This announcement was
given out by Sir Thomas Upton al
the banquet given at the Hotel Cecil IL
his honor last night. and which was
attended by more than 400 guests. I'll
would never do" adbed Sir Thomas
ito give up when on,y pulse beat
came between US and victory"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

The loneliest missionary in all thu
world is said to be Rev. J. o. Stringer
whose station is on Herschel island, neal
the mouth of the Mackenzie river, wei
within the arctic circle. The latest re
ceived letter from this most solitary mar
is dated Oct. %. 1900 No ship has beer
AZ Herschel island for two winters, anC
the missionary's white neighbors are a
Peel river, $50 miles away.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

Where the writer lives the straw left
by the thrashing machines was for
twenty or more years burned up in the
field, later it was stacked and the stock
allowed 10 run TO it. still later it came
to have value of from So to so Il
stack to stOckmen who would haul It
away. and this year it is a much want
ed commodity and sells readily at from
"a to So per load.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29
A New German school of Theology

New German SChOOl or IneOAOEys
A new school of liberal theological
thought that is not satisfied with the com
promising views or the more OF less or
tEodOx views of the old Ritschl school, Of
which Rattan. Harnack and a few etners
are the leading opponents, has been max
ing its influence felt in GERMANY It's
leader is new, brilIiar young decent
Professod DR. E. Tg0etsch Of the Univer
sity OF Heidelberg, only thirty-6ve years
Of age
He is me chief representative of the
school of younger Ritschlans, who see in
the new science of religion swissen
4chaft" iscicnce of religion the panaeea
for all the theological ills of the age. This
school no longer recognizes the unique
character of Christianity, but, after the
manner of Kuenen, sees in Chrstianity
indeed one Of the greatest or indeed the
greatest Of the religions of the world
nothing less, but also nothing more. The
absoluteness or sui generis claim Of
Christianity is accordingly discarded a
least in fact il not in theory
One of the fruits of this scheme has
been the proposition to abolish the thee
/ logical faculties at the universities as dis
tinctively Christian faculties and to maxi
| them merely religious" faculties il
which the merits and the dement's of al
the leading religions could be scientifcal
! ly discussed and easured.-Independe
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29
Five Bodies Washed Ashore

New York, Nov. 27-A dispatch from
Toms River, N. j., last night says that
five bodies have now washed ashore
from the five barges stranded along
the coast. Four of the barges have
gone to pieces. The fifth lies out on
the bar, tossing about and pounding
She will probably break up within q
day OF two
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

81 should think it a mighty poor place
for a woman to be on a cup yacht during
a race" said a yachtsman, pointing at
Mrs. e. d. Morgan, who was sitting
quietly in the companiOnway Of the Co
lumbia during the preliminary jockeying
in one of the yacht races.
you've another think due you," re-
sponded a second yachtsman. 81 was
talking about that same thing to one Of
the Columbia's crew yesterday. He said
that never during one of the races did he
hear a single word from Mrs. Morgan
nor did she move from the one position
where she was assured that she would
not be in the way of the men. The sail
Ors swore by her as their mascot just as
they did by Mrs. Iselin two years ago,
ind, with all the loyalty Of sailors for
pretty woman, they say they would not
have won il Mrs. Morgan hadn't been
aboard You see, it depends largely upon
the woman whether she is in the way or
not. Some women are never in the way"
New York Times.
Jersey Suspect Arrest.
! New York, Nov. 27.-James Cum
mings, of linton Falls, N. j., was ar
rested yesterday at Red Bank, N. j.,
by a secret service officer on suspi-
cion Of being concerned in the many
safe robbaries which have occurred in
that section of New Jersey within
the last year or so. In the majority
of the cases the safes have been in
most offices or in the stores in which
the post Offices were. and contained
stamps and government cash,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

The theory that the monkey is descend
ed from man now confrOnts civilization
with a serious question, How far ought a
human being be allowed to degenerate
from the lOftiest ideal Of manhood before
he is compelled to shed his clothes, climb
a tree and refrain from conversational
washington Star.
London BOof blacks.
Every visitor TO ] ouj0n has been at
tracted by the hootaiao Ks in red jackets.
He may not know however, the scope of
the Central r society. which lodges,
entertains ard .lucates these boOtblacks.
On admissi.H th, boys are provided with
uniforms AM Implements free. The first
sixpcnce the lootblack earns on going out
he takes for himself for dinner. The re-
maindcr of his earnings that day he di-
vides into three parts, One-third being
considered his wage, One-third going to
the society and onc-third being placed to
his credit by The society in bank. Since
the society was started in 1851 the total
earnings of it's members have amounted
! to nearly E12O.O00. At seventeen years OF
age the boys leave. many of them going
! into the army and navy.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

Edith King Swain, who has assembled
more famous heights than any other wO-
man in the world perhaps, tells a most
amusing incident in an article about
"SOme Famous Ascents l Have Made"
in The Ladies' Home Journal. She was
far up in the famous leaning tower at
Pisa, and. bending over a balcony, she
let fall toy torpedo to test her ability to
estimate the exact height of the structure
by GalileO's method.
Choosing a time when l was alone on
'the tower" she writes, land no one was
in sight below. l dropped the torpedo
watch inehand. At this instant a
came hurr, ing peround a corne
direst chance. his sbaven Gro
o'ieeliy below me just in til =.
struck 10y he falling torpedo. Slch ex
pioded With appalling effect. do not
know what the poor man thought, per
maps that 1T was the crack of doom. He
was fearfuliy upset, and so was l. The
torpedo was too small to do more than
frighten him, but his amazement on look
ing up and seeing me peering down at
him in open mouthed horror, like a gar
goyle come to life, was excruciatingly lu-
dicrous forgot to time the report
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-11-29

Rare PhenGn
Weather u
Every schoolbo
what is called ba
rare phenomenon
pretends to under
Wis of Harvard
Meteorology" that
pheric electricity
form Of globe ligh
pearance Of luminous
a foot or so in diam
moderate velocity 81
among O. 'acts ~
hng v a %
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26
Electricity on the Ranch,

Electricity is to be used oL large ranch in Lower California this winter for a variety of purposes. A unique feature, it is said, will be the placing of several searchlights on the moun- tains overlooking the ranch, thus re- placing the old system of night riding to prevent thieving. The tender of each light will be provided with a sig nal code, by which he can flash informa- tion to the other light tenders and anyone who may be out among the cat tie. Each light tender will also have at hand telephone connected with he main ranch. All parts of the ranch will be provided with telephone sta tions. and an electric light plant will be installed at the ranch, alf of the buildings being illuminated with elec- tricity.-Little Chronicle.
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO ss
 State of California. On this second day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred and one, before me, O. c. Pratt, notary public in and for the City and County of San Francisco, State of Califor- mia, residing therein, duly commissioned and qualified, personally appeared William A. Drinkhouse, Piero Rossi, Ralph A. Grover. George Quarre, George w. Austin, G. M. Flint and George M Wilcox. known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same
 In witness whereof. have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, st my office in the City and County of San Francisco, the day and year in this certificate first above written [sEAL o. c. PRATT Notary Public, In and for said City of San Francisco, State of California, Room 3c5 Call Building. Phone Black 380l.
 Ten-cent documentary stamp, properly can- celled.
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

basket. there were the three kittens playing about, and, worst oI all, there was Mary Ellen herself. who arched her back and affectionately rubbed herself against him as one who joy fully greets an old acquaintance.
 "l assure you, madam" declared the wretched Grimston, that had noth- ing whatever to do with sending the cats here!"
 My coachman passed your house early yesterday morning." said she. He saw you start out with this cat; when he returned an hour later the creature was in my yard"
 Mir. Grimston felt that were this a case of murder the circumstantial evi. dence would be strong enough to hang him. He tried to explain, but she would not listen, being one of those persons who like to hug a grievance to their hearts and are loath to have it explained away.
 Take your animals and go!" she said.
 He put the kittens into the basket, not without some difficulty, for they objected strongly to the arrangements; then, taking Mary Ellen under the other arm, he bade the mistress of the house polite good morning and went out at the back gate, feeling that his exit was by no means a dignited one. He carried his burdens home and left them in the cellar
 "lf you let those cats out of here again." he said to Bridget, relieved to find some one upon whom to vent his wrath, "you',i be sorry ,or it!"
 The injustice of this explosion wrought upon Bridget's feelings to such degree that when he returned home that night he found his wife with tragic brow preparing dinner. and was informed that the maid had departed.
 The garden, the cause of all this trouble. continued to grow with the most surprising results. The lettuce had remarkable roots. but no tops. A sufficient quantity of small pale leaves were procure. from the ped one day to garnish dish of cold ham, and that was the first and last appearance of MT. Grimsion's lettuce in public. The radish leaves were large and strong, but their roots were pale and attenuated; the tomato plants grew tall and vigorous and produced two or three tomatoes the size of cherries. Aunt Deborah from the country sat down on the ground and laughed when she visited the garden.
 "fou don't mean to tell me, Oliver, that yon tried to raise onions from the seeds?" she said. "Why didn't you get the sets?"
 'I didn't know that there were such things as onion sets" said he. "They wouldn't have done any good if had planted them. I had tomato sets if that's what you call them-and look at them now! They seem to have had the notion that they were intended to be currant bushes"
 Aunt Deborah laughed again, and so did Mir. Grimston. but not so heartily.
 And this is why MT. Grimston's back yard is covered this year with soft green grass-Chicago Evening Post.
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

We cordially congratulated Science upon having made people less super stitions. Bless you. mol" exclaimed Science, deprcat. .ngly. "Why, haven't done a thing on earth but change the styles in superstitions! Simply replaced ghosts with microbes, don't you knOw!"-DetrOit Journal.
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

whether by mining cultivation or in any other way.
 To make and enter into contracts of every sort and kind, including leases with any indi- vidual, firm, association or corporation. To act as fully in all matters of business as natural persons might or could do, and in any part of the world to act as principals, agents, contractors trustees or otherwise, to any and everything necessary, suitable or proper for the accomplishment of any of the purposes or the at- tainment of any one or more of the objects herein enumerated, or which shall at any time appear expedient or useful, or be deemed by the direct ors of this corporation. at any time or from time to time, for the protection, advantage and benefit of this corporation; and in general to carry on any business thought wise by tie directors of this corporation.
 rhird-That the place where the principal business of said corporation is to be transacted is Flagstaff, Arizona.
 Fourth-That the term for which the said corporation is to exist is twenty five years from and after the date of its incorporation.
 That the number of directors, or trustees of said corporation shall be seven, and that the names and residences of said directors, or trus- tees, who are appointed for the first year and to serve until the election and qualification of such officers are as follows, to-wit:
 Names, Whose residence is at John X. Drinkhouse. ....... San Francisco, Cal. Piero Rossi. ssi.................Sa San Francisco, Cal Ralph A. Grover r.................A Alameda, Cal. George Quarre. San Francisco, Cal. George w. Austin. ...............O Oakland, Cal. George M fnnt .......,.......... Oakland, Cal George M Wilcox. San Francisco Cal.
 That the affairs of this corporation are to be conducted by the president and secretary and board Of directors.
 Sixth-That the amount of the capital stock of said corporation is five hundred thousand (S500, .O0) dollars. and the number of shares into which it is to be divided is five hundred thousand shares of the par value of one dollar each.
 That any capital stock which may hereafter be sold shall be sold subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the Board of Directors of this corporation, which Board of Directors shall have absolute control thereof.
 Seventh-That the amount of said capital stock which has been actually subscribed is seven dollars, and the following are the names of the persons by whom the same has been sub scribed and the amount subscribed by each of them, to-wit;
 Name of Subscriber. No. of Shares. Amount
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

Recorded at request of F. w. Sisson, January 10, A. D. 1901, at ll:3O o'clock o. m., in Bool, One of Interpretations, Pages 32O to 3s6, inclu- sive, Records of Coconino County, Arizona. [sEALl H. C. HIBBEN, C"unty Recorder.
 First publication Jan 12.
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

Eighth-That the highest amount of indebt edness and liability to which the corporation may at any time subject itself is the sum of five hundred thousand dollars.
 Ninth-That the private property of the stockholders of this corporation is to be ex- empt from any and all of the corporate debts of this corporation.
 In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this second day of January, A. n
The Coconino sun., 1901-01-26

JOHN A. DRINKHoUsE, (sEAL) PIERO ROssI, (sEAD
 RALPH A. GROVER, (sEAL
 GEORGE QUARRE, (sEAL
 GEO. w. AUSTIN, (sEAL) G. M. FLINT, (sEAL) GEORGE M. WILCOX, (sEAD Ten-cent documentary stamp, properly can- celled.
 Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of O. c. Pratt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-07
PROPOSALS..

nEPOr QUARTERMAsrEB's OFFICE,
~ Wsshir gtor, D. c. February 2, 1901.
Sealed propossl', IN triplicate, will be re-
ceived here until 2 o'clock ?. M, Saturday,
February 9th, 1901, ,-for fur shing and do.
liverng sixty three Cavalry Horses and
tventr five draft Horses at Washington, d.
C. Inform ,tIon furnwhed on application.
Envelores containing proposals 10 be marked
proposals for cavalry and Daft Horses"
and sidre se1 to Major T. Z. TRUE, Dep. {
OastterrnssteT. feb4 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-07
THE RAISING OF THE MAINE.

L
The steamer Morgan, just arrived q
New Orlesos, from Havans, brought
back five OF the American contractors
who went there, accompanied by divers
sDd others, to hid on the contract for
raising the wreck Of the Msine. Their
we're twelve bids In all, that OF Chica
90 firm being accepted. Its offer was
o raise the Maine at it's own expense
snd give the United States govern
ment 3 per cent. OF the sale of the
wreck. All the contractors agreed that
the Maine could bs raised. but that the
work would he very difficult one.
A Golfer dam must be built entirely
around the wreck. 1t will be con-
structed of long piliogs, and then en-
banked with dirt, making it water
tight, Then the water can be pump
ed cut af the enclosure, leaving
the wreck exposed in the mud. Der.
ricks and powerful lighting machinery
will then be brought into use and
the hull lifted from it's bed Of mud. II
il can be patched up so that it will
fioat this will be done next II no.. 1t
will be torn to pieces, while the Golfer
dam keeps back The water.
The divers found that the wreck bad
Sc tied some forty feet 10 the soft mud,
the bottom of the ship being go feet be.
low the low water mark. The cost OF
raising the vessel ia estimated at from
$500. 900 to $4,000. rs value when
raised cannot be guessed, but some ei
the contractors thought II might be
worth $400, ,000. One OF the contractors
thought that If the vessel could be
fioated it would, because of the historic
incidents attached TO it's sinking, be
worth 81, ,000. 900. :.
| The general impression was that II
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