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Woodruff County news., 1901-09-19

Between the years 1760 and 1776, 10O,- 900 pounds of silk were exported from Georgia to England.
Woodruff County news., 1901-09-19

The average duration of marriages in England is 2S years. Russia, with 30 years. is the only country to beat her. In France and Germany 26 years is the average duration.
Woodruff County news., 1901-09-19

Restoring the Great Bustard.
 Everyone will wish success to Lord Walsingham in his attempt to restore that magnificent bird the great bus
Woodruff County news., 1901-09-19
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT
Reports on Cost of New State House and Plans Are To Be Altered.

At recent meeting of the state capitol commission the report of Examining Architect Day was read. MT. Day was appointed in accord ance with an act of the legislature to examine the plans of Architect Mann and report whether the work in accordance with the same could be completed for $1,O00,OO0. He places the following estimate on the cost of the structure.
 Granite work .... ....S 1O3.72O Exterior stone work and
 carving :. :. .... 374,72O Granltold paving .. 7,281 Plumbing .. .... 19,320 carpenters and mill work 55,670 Modelling :. :. =. .. .. 5,285 Interior marble work.... 107,867 Mastering .. .. .. 4S,752 Fire proofing :. :. .... 7S,O00 Metal skyllghts and roof 62,120 Painting and glazing :. 29,23O Excavation, concrete and
 brick work ~inclding
 work already done .... 134,640 Structural steel :. .... 119,5o0 Cast metal :. .. .... .. 14S,OOO Hardware :. :. .... :. 5,3S5 Mechanical plant :. :. 1O9,9OO Scagliola :. ...... .... 20,OOO
Woodruff County news., 1901-09-19

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
JapnS Foreign Trade in Had
Condition.
Consular Reports Show Bal
eful Effects of Scarcity of
Money.
Increase of American Trade With
Japan.

The consular report of the foreign trade
of Japan for 1900 emphasizes The baleful
effect on trade of the scarcity of money and
the abnormal expenditure on unproductive
works, leading to an excess of imports over
exports, amounting to & 8,5OO,0OO; and q
consequent drain on specie, which foreign
loans could relieve only temporarily.
The United States, it is said in the re
port, continues to encroach ON spheres oi
trade formely considered under the exclusive
control of the United Kingdom and other
nations. American importation of raw cot
ION doubled in 1899, giving America the
lead, while British india imports diminished
one half.
The report refers to the increase of i'm
ports of American kerosene and the great
development of the Echigo fields with
American machinery, largely under the
auspices of the Standard Oil Company.
The consul attributes the success of Amer
leans to their willingness to extend their
plants and rush orders to meet Japanese
demands. He remarks that though there is
considerable talk of trusts only coal CON-
bination has materialized, the conditions for
trust formation being unfavorable. Promo.
ters lack credit and capital.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
Report that Chill Anticipates Var
Said to be Fortifying Straits
of Magellan.
Contrary to Treaty With Argentine
Republic.

A despatch from washington states that
representatives, of the Chilian and Argent
ne legations there are not able. to confirm
the report that the Strait OF Magellan is
being fortified by the Ohillan government,
contrary to the treaty agreement between
The two nations.
At the Chilisn Legation it was said that
no official information has been received
there which ,could indicate that any such
step is in contemplation, aud there is a dis
position to discredt the report. A similar
statement was made at the Argentine LIE
CATION, although it is admitted that nc
official information on the subject has been
received there.
Reports have been in circulation to the
effect that Chill is preparing for conflict
with some of her neighbors; therefore, the
report that operations are now in progress!
by the Chilian government is regarded al
probable by other representatives of tn,
South American colony.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
Strict Quarantine Against Small
POX at New York.
A Few Cases Among I'm
migrants From Europe.

Ocean liners arriving in New York now
are averaging thousand immigrants apiece,
and the Health Officer of the port and the
corps of Marine Hospital surgeons who eK'
anime the new arrivals a second time, when
they reach Ellis Island, are having busy
time keeping out sufferers from contagious
diseases.
Among 1,i22 immigrants on vessel
from Hamburg, one case of smallpox was
discovered. The patient wss sent to the
pesthouSe and over hundred steerage pas
sengers wo.e removed from the vessel to
Hoffman Island. Three cases of smallpox
were found among the l, 173 steerage pas
sengers Of another vessel The sufferers
were also sent to the peslhouse, and PIC
immigrants who we're in the infected com
partment of the ship 'cere sent to join the
other suspects at the Lower Quarantine.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
The Coal Tax IN England.
A British Collier on the Effect
Of it.

William Fraser, president Of the M'ddrie
and Benbar Colliery Company, Limited, OF
Scotland, was a passenger on the steam
ship Ethiopia, which arrived at New York
recently from Glasgow. Mr. Fraser is on
his way to Pennsy lyania on business con.
nected with the company When asked
regarding the coal tax which has been levied
on British coal, be said:
L"The tax is a source OF great lamenta
tiop 1t has hit pretty heavily on some Of
the large coal owners, and the miners
knowing that if The proprietors have tC
pay one shilling out Of every ton they will
not escape, have joined in the cutlery thai
Las been raised. The demand fer steam
coal since the tax sent up the Irices Of
fuel in the country to a remarkable de
gree, and as 3 result the miners pOcketeC
bigger wages and the colIery proprietor'
secured even larger dividends, while the
poor suffered, manufacturers had to re
strict their output, and workingme2 had il
some places to go upon short time. As
result of the tax we have been compelled
to increase the price OF our best qualit,
of coal from 10 sailings to 81 ShillIngs
ton. The cheaper grades have been in
creased prOp0rtionately, and the trade 0
the country is feeling the effects OF ii
America is becoming our chief rival in tn
coal market, but she has not yet effecte
the output of the county,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
British Blue Book on Chiua
Mistake in Cable Message
to Minister Conger.
Ell L...3 Il Nooo4.oA:o,,c
Full History of Negotiations.

The British Foreign Office has issued a
Chinese Blue Book bringing up the nego-
tlations to December. The cable mistake
by which MIR. Oonger was instructed to
agree to the conditions imposed on China
being irrevocable forms the basis for almost
score of dispatches. One of these, from
Lord Lansdowne to Lord Pauncefote, dated
Dec. Is, contains the following:
"Mr. Ohoate told me there was doubt
as to whether the President has the right,
without an act of congress, to accept words
which might have the effect of making it
incumbent on the United States govern
ment to remain in permanent occupation of
Chimes. territory. told Mr.. Choate that
in my opinion the words did not go as far
as he supposed y.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
South Sea islanders
Under American Rule.
Commander Tillcy Says They Are
Contented and Prosperous.

In report to the Navy Department.
Commander B. i Tilley, commandant OF
the United States Naval Station at Tutui.
la, tells of visit to the island of Mauua on
the stationship Abar r-nda. ~ was much
gratiied to learn", he says, that the natl
yes acere entirely contented and prosperous
and that they had remained quiet and pea
cetul during my absence in New Zealand
To day is the first anniversary of the hoist
ing Of tie American flag in Tutuila, and
have made il public holiday. Many natl
yes from all over tn island have Assem-
bled at the naval station to celebrate the
day. They show great enthusiasm over The
event"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25

regular trips
between New York and Porto Rico
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
New Japanese Premier.
The Marquis Saionji, Appointed
Chief Minister After Resignation o.
The Cabinet.

A despatch from Yokohama, Japan,
states that the Marquis SaoDji has been ap-
pointed acting Premier. AL the old Mi
nisters have resigned with the exception Of
the japanese Minister of Finance, Vscount
Watsnabe, who remains firm.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25

Steamer Ie0res San JNdR ereFy Thursday a
ali Island Ports returning San Juan, arriving at 900
Sails EAST April 25th, May 9Th. 2Sth June 9Th
Sails w EST May 2nd, 10Th, 30th, June 18th, z
Freight received until o'clock wednesdays,
Tickets sold until o'clock p. NJ Wednesdays.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
Important Notice.

Important Notice.
1t is hereby announced that examina
tions to obtain license as Physician, Den
tist,. Pharmacist, Practicante, Nurse or
Midwife will be held ia the Office of te Supe.
rior Board Of Health in San Juan, p. X.
on the following dates:
Physicians June, 3, 4, 9th.
Dentists 6, 9Th.
Pharmacists 10, IL, 18th.
Practicantes, Nurse and Mid ives 13, IA
18th.
Further particulars may be obtained by
applying to the Secretary of the Board,
10 William FdlcceH Smith M. ID.
Secretary.
San Juan, P. r.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25

San Juan Office, the Company's Wharf Telephone 81
New Broadway
New " w Hnck.A Agent Commo Stree
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25

The st. John the Baptist Lodge +. & A.
Masons will hold Lodge of Sorrow at their
Temple corner San Sebastian 4 Cruz steets
at O'clock to morrow night in memory OF
Rafael Cabrera y MOntilla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25

The recent convictions for violation o.
the law in the post Office department should
be a earning to all who hold positions IL
that service. Uncle Sam Ialaoays protects
his interests.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-25
Bulletins.

Mr. and Mrs. Solon j. Rieser will go to
the limited States on the " Ponce.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01

English Gowns ut the Coronation.
Queen Alexandra's published desire
that all ladies present at the corona
ton next year shall wear gowns Of
British material and workmanship Is
causing society women to do a lot of
talking and planning. While England
can furnish good wooden and plain ma
terials, her manufacturers never have
been noted for producing fine mate
rails any more than her dressmakers
have been noted for style or design.
Every foreigner recognizes sadly that
the average English woman is the poor
est and most dowdyishly dressed Of
any Of her sex in Europe or America.
French manufacturers and Paris dress
makers have managed to put fine
clothes on and impart style to some Of
the upper classes, and these are the
very women who are hit hardest by the
queens command. They are the only
ones who win be able to attend the
coronation, where dress will be the
greatest feature, and they must now
trust their appearance to clumsy Brit
ish hands.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01
A CORDIAL RECEPTION.

The Book Agent Got One That
Wasn't Intended For Him.
There is a farmer living just north
Of Evanston and a book agent some-
where in the cosmopolitan desert Of
Chicago each of whom feels that he is
a victim of cruel circumstance.
Last week the farmer had note
from nephew to say that the boy
would visit the farm on Thursday.
Uncle and nephew had not met for fif-
teen years, and the old man drove to
the station in his most uncomfortable
coat that he might welcome his sisters
child. But the young man failed to
arrive. After waiting till the lasbpas-
isenger had disappeared the old Nan
drove away, disappointed.
The book agent entered into the dra-
mats persona early the next morning.
looking over the top rail Of the barn
yard gate, he called, Hello, uncle!"
The book agent never got such a re-
ception before in all his life. The farm
er flung the gate wide open, seized the
agents hand and pressed a whiskered
kiss on the ironclad cheek.
Say, this must be heaven" muir
INJURED the agent, following the farmer
into the house and explaining that ev-
erybody at home was as well as could
be expected Not till the agent was
full of boiled dinner and attempted
to sell book did the farmer begin to
see dim light. Charged with imper-
sonating the missing nephew, the
agent explained that he greeted all
elderly strangers as "uncle;;" that he
even had few almost real ones in
South Clark street in Chicago.
When last seen by the farmer, the
agent was still running, and when the
real nephew does come he may find an
electric current in the latchstring.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01
JAMES COOK.
Stars Not Married.

When distinguished, If not beauti-
full, foreign pianist came to this coun-
try three years ago, his wife was allow
ed to accompany him on the condition
that she keep in the background and
not let the fact of her identity be
known.
She tried to do this and by keeping to
her hotel all day and rarely leaving her
room the fact that the player had a
wife did not become known The inten-
ton was, of course, to prevent women
from losing interest in him because he
was married.
He did not make a success and might
have been a Mormon SO far as the wo-
men paid any attention to him. Now
an actor is on his way here with the
understanding that he also shall keep
secret the fact that he is married and
that another member of the company is
his wife.
This has been called for in his con-
tract, and he has been told by bis man
ager that his success here depends in a
large degree on absolute secrecy as to
the facts of his married life. AS he is
likely to become a matinee hero, the
manager believes that it must not be
known that he is married. Philadel-
phia Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01

The contents of his new illustrated
quarterly are in strict accord with its
title. The Jews, Palestine and the
Bible-these three subjects, presented in
chaste literary style, occupy its pages
This quarterly has a double purpose;
it aims to give a correct idea of the
religious life and character of the Jew.
and to correct the erroneous notions
prevalent among jew and Christian
alike, regarding one another The fact
that it is in no wise connected with any
Jewish Mission work, and makes no
attempt at proselyting will, doubtless,
have great weight with intelligent
Hebrews.
The editor and publisher, Benjamin
Alexander NJ. Schapiro, is peculiarly
adapted for the task he has undertaken.
Educated in the strictest school If ortho-
dox Judaism, converted to Christianity
in early youth, having been for seven
years the superintendent of the Brook
lyn Christian Mission to the Jews" he
knows whereof he speaks.
The price of the quarterly is one dollar
per annum, single copies twenty five
cents. A scroll of the Law is given as a
premium to each subscriber
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01

For the origin of ''the best man at a
wedding" we must go back many cen
turtles, to days when it was the amia-
BILE practice of the budding bridegroom
to dispense with the consent either of
the lady or her father. He simply
waited for suitable opportunity to
capture her and make bolt with his
bride. In this enterprise he found it
helpful to have the services of a friend
who would assist him in the capture
and keep the pursuers at bay until he
had got sufficiently long start. This
friend was the prototype of the ''best
man. of our own unromantic day,
when his duties are limited to seeing
that the bridegroom doesn't leave the
ring behind him or leave the church
without taking his hat with him. How
times do changed
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01

The picture shows, the Scroll of the
Law when rolled a curiosity which
should be highly valued by Sunday
School teachers and scholars
MIR. Schapiro was student at Penn
ington Seminary, ssand also at Adelphi
College, Brooklyn. Bishop ]. N Fitz-
gerod comments on the Magazine as
follows:
''The People The Land and The Book,
appears at an opportune time and fills
completely the place which seems al
most to have been reserved for it. There
has been q want felt for such periodi-
cal ana the supplying of that want is a
most gracious service that will be great
ly appreciated, particularly by those
who have taste for the highly literary =
The address of Mr.. Schapiro is No.
1850 Nassau Street, New York city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01
PASTE THIS lNYouR HAT.

We offer below catechism, remarks
the State Gazette, that every voter
in the State should paste in his nat
and ponder over before casting ms
ballot next November:
What benefits will receive as
citizen Of New Jersey If l help to
change the administration OF It's
affairs?
Can I reasonably find fault with
the record made by the Republican
party since it came into power?
Ought not ] to compare the history
of the two parties in the state and
give my support to the one that has
most carefully guarded the interests
of the people?
Why were the Democrats turned out
Of office six years ago?
Why have they been kept out OF
Office by the popular vote ever since!
Did the Democrats do as much for
the public schools as the Republicans
have done?
Did the Democrats do as much to
improve the condition of public high
ways in the farming districts as the
Republicans have done?
Did the Democrats distribute any
part Of surplus public funds among the
people SO that the burden OF taxation
could be lightened?
Has not the condition Of the work
ingmen in New Jersey. as we'll as
throughout the United States, been i'm
proved by the enforcement Of the pol
icies of the Republican party?
Was there ever a time when the
Democrats were in power that the
state treasury showed surplus OF
more than a million dollars?
Was there ever q time in the history
of the state when conditions sur
rounding all classes of its citizens
were as pleasing and as satisfactory
as now?
What complaint can | reasonably
make against the way in which the
business of the state is being con-
Quoted?
If there was good reason for turn
ing the Democrats out of public office
is there any reason why they should
not be kept out?
IF I vote for the Democracy this
year will | not be voting for the res
toration of the same men whom | re-
pudiated six years ago?
Is it not my duty as a citizen to let
we'll enough alone?
Will it be possible for the Demo
Gratis to accomplish all that they pro-
mise to do in their platform?
Is it characteristic of Democratic
leaders to keep their pledges?
Has not the Republican party been
a party of reform?
Has the Democratic party ever
been party of reform?
Why should vote for change OF
administration?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01
FIRST LADYs SECRETARY.
Her Appointment May Mean a Revo-
luton In Social Affairs.

MAGE appointment Way MG@n n 1NGVOA
luton In Social Affairs.
The appointment by Mrs. Roosevelt
Of Miss Isabella Hagner as social secre-
tary to the mistress of the White House
Is believed to be the beginning of what
will amount to revolution in national
social affairs, 1t is understood that
Miss Hagner will be more than mere
secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt and win
really be the preceptor of the social
functions at the executive mansion
She has made special study of ETH
quette and precedence and for several
years has been recognized as the high
est authority on such questions residing
in Washington. Mrs. Roosevelt is the
first wife of a president to avail herself
of such an important aid Mrs. Cleve-
land had a stenographer who served as
her secretary, but all the troublesome
questions arising in the preparation of
state dinners or receptions were hand
ed over to the official clerks of the ex-
ecutive mansion for settlement.
In the past the greatest difficulties
have come from the diplomats, who
complained constantly that the chief
executive Of the United States handled
the social end Of their office in catch
as catch can manner. One occupant of
the White House would treat the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps in one way
at one dinner and at the next function
the order of affairs would be either re-
versed or all mixed up. The appoint
ment Of Miss Hagner j. taken to mean
that President Roosevelt has decided to
settle this phase of official life in a way
that will establish a precedent for all
time. 1t is predicted that when the so
cial season begins next January rules
will be given out from the White House
that will be adhered TO during the con
tinuance of Mr.. Roosevelt's residence
there. Miss Hagner is expected TO fix
the social rank not only Of every mem
Der of the diplomatic corps, but OF the
members of the cabinet and Of the ar
my and navy. Washington Letter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-01

A teacher had just given a lesson on
the hyphen, and thinking that his class
understood it now, he wrote the word
s'birds-nest'' on the blackboard "Now,
boys. why do we have hyphen be-
tween birds and nest?" asked the
teacher.
Several hands went up, and the
teacher pointed to a small boy who
seemed very anxious to answer. For
the birds tc roost on, was the reply.
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