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The times., 1901-03-25
AN ARTIFICIAL LIMB TRUST.
of "a Syndicate tO Manu-
fncfure Substitute Extremities.

A trust for the manufacture of arti-
fetal limbs is said to be the latest thing
contemplated in monopolies. 1t is learned
from the manager and treasurer of local
limb mandatory, who has been instru-
mental in forwarding the project, that a
deal is all but consummated by which
about ten manufacturers will organize
with a capital of S5,000000.
The gentleman referred TO above has
recently secured the rights to an artificial
leg which is said to be all but alive. A
veteran of the civil war who threw his
leg in the river thirty years ago, and
swore that he would never don another
unless it grew in the place of the one lost
in battle, is understood to be a convert
to the new leg, and will forswear himself
and become the pOssessor of neither eX-
tremity which it is claimed is a fault
less substitute for the one of flesh and
blood.
This leg is the invention of a Mexican,
who has sold the American and other
rights The idea of the purchasers of
these rights is to form a trust that will
include the present manufacturers of arti-
fetal limbs and thus get control of the
entire output for the country 1t is claim
ed that there are now only about ten
meritorious varieties of artificial legs In
the markets of the world. and a combined
management Will be authorized TO accept
the better part of each invention with the
leg patented by the Mexican as basis 70
make the most perfect limb possible.
Representatives from each OF the manu-
facturers who have consented 20 investi-
gate the matter viii assemble within three
weeks TO pass upon the merits OF the new
invention and upon the results Of this
conference will depend the formation of
the trust.
The times., 1901-03-25
COUNTERFEIT COPPER CENTS.
a Large Number of Bogus Pennies
Circulating in the Cities.
(F'rom the New York Times.)


Counterfeiting copper cents would hard
" seem TO offer profit sufficiently COM
Inensurate with the risk to engage the ac-
tivities of a gang of expert coiners, but
the arrest of thirteen-yedT-old girl dis
closes the fact that this work has long
been in progress in this city. and that
those who have carried it on have gar
nered. if not fortune. much more than
a handsome living from their ctandestine
toll. Chief HaZen says that for two years
he and his agents have been trying 70
run down q gang who have been fairly
flooding the country with spurious pen
MES which WELD the makers profit of
about 90 cents on every 100. or about half
as much again as is made by counter
feiters who use the real metal in making
silver coin.
Complaints of the false pennies have
come from expert handlers of money in
almost every part Of the country, and the
Washington authorities have been greatly
exercised over the matter. During recent
months much as 80 in these counter
feits has reached the Sub-Treasury in
Wall Street in a single week and been
destroyed. All the coins bore the date
Of either 1884 or 1893. They are OF excel
lent workmanship. and with the little
attention given to pennies by the average
citizen, not one person in thousan nd
would notice anything wrong with them.
They all have d peculiar hue, which eN-
perts say il as though they had been i'm
meTsed I'm some acid in order 10 give
them the appearance Of age \ close in
spectiOn showed that the edges are slight
Is uneven
The times., 1901-03-25
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
Wealthy Bachelor Believed to Have
succumbed to Heart Disease.

NEW YORK. March 24.-AlIan Hale
Sexton, forty-fve years old vas found
dead yesterday afternoon in his apart
ments al the rear OF the fifth floor of the
Benedict apartments, - Washington
Square east. According 10 an ambulance
surgeon. the man had been dead about
three days. Death is believed TO have
been due to heart disease.
Sexton was a well-to-do bachelor and
lived alone He had no servants. and
took his meals out Of the house. He
spent most of his time in the Libraries
and museums lie was last seen alive
Sunday night.
Mr. Semm, the manager Of the apart
meuts said that about ten days ago Sex
ton told him that he was going TO Allan
tic City. A Few DAYS later letter was
received at the house for Sexton, post
marked Atlantic City. Yesterday after
noon the housekecper went to Sexton's
rooms to repair some curtains. She tried
her pass key. but found there was key
In the lock on the inside. Mr.. Semm
helped a porter get over the transom.
Sexton was found lying on the floor dead
Decomposition had already set in.
Sexton was a brother of Lawrence f.
Sexton, lawyer, at "a Pine Street. who
lives at A. West Forty-third Street. The
latter took charge of the body. 1t will
be shipped TO Cleveland for burial.
A. II. Sexton was the son OF a weli-tO-
do merchant Of Cleveland. He attended
Cornell University, but was not gradu-
ated. Later he was admitted to the bar
He did not practice, as he inherited a
fortune.
l. L. Sexton said that two or three
members Of the family died from heart
disease, and he believed his brother had
succumbed to the same trouble. While
a boy at school Allan Sexton received an
injury TO his spine, which slightly Grip
pied him He was member of the Cor
nell Club and several college frateruities
The times., 1901-03-25
LUNATIC INvADEs A CHURCH.
An Old Soldier sfares Il Madman Into
Submission.

COLUMBIA. s. G, March 4-The pow
e. OF the human eye was demonstrated
81 a thrilling scene during the Lenten ser
vices In the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, in this city. the other day. The
church is only a half square from the
State Insane Asylum and il was filed
with women, only one man being present.
besides The rector, who is "A frail young
man, The other man was Capt. J. X T.
Neathery, an ex-Confederate soldier.
nearly seventy years old
Ia the midst OF a prayer in the church
there came from without a succession Of
blood curdiing sounds In a moment the
congregation was horrifed 10 see advanc
ing into the building and brandishing
club a giant negro. None needed TO be
told he was madman just escaped from
the asylum and bent on murder
The old soldier arose from his knees
and placed himself between the advanc-
Ing maniac and the women bslt he had
no thought Of how ho would or could
protect them. bot recalling that madmrn
are sometimes controlled by the stare OF
the uuterrifled. he fixed his cyes upon the
negro. The negro hesltat.d halted turn
ed and sncakeG out ~ the building fnto
the arms u several Keepers.
The times., 1901-03-25
STORMS IN THE GULF.
Much Damage Caused To Shipping Mt
Pensacola.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March PA vio-
lent storm ragged throughout central
Louisiana and on the Gulf Coast last
night At New Roads number of houses
were blown down, Thompsons Hotel and
the New Roads Brick Company suffering
much damage So many trees were blown
down as to completely interrupt all travel
in the parish.
In PIaquemine Parish the fields were
flooded from the water driven over them
from the Gulf. Hail fell at a number OF
points. The worst damage was along the
Texas coast. previously ravaged by the
Galveston storm, and at Pensacola.
The crops were badly injured in Bra
zoria County. Texas, but only one life
was lost At Pensacola the shipping suf-
fered a great deal. The Russian ship
Letto, the Maud Muller Irene and a Nor
wegian steamship We're driven ashore
while several small boats. sChOouers. and
lighters were sunk.
The times., 1901-03-25
smasher at "a Masked Ball.

DERBY Conn, March 24-While the
private masquerade bail Of the Ansonia
Maennerchor was at its height at mid
night Friday night a figure arrayed as
Carrie Nation dashed into the hall. bran
dishing an AK. With the cry, Smash
the Joint" the masker made for the bar.
All the glasses were broken and a keg
OF beer stove in. The bartender escap-
ed through "a rear door; dancers and
musicians ran to the street, and then the
masker fled. IL is believed the instruder
was a former member of the Maenner-
chor who had been dropped for non-pay-
meut of dues.
The times., 1901-03-25
A Brick-Throwing Mndman.

YORK, Pa. March 2i-Joha II. Schroy-
er. iu III Of temporary insanity. climb
ed upon the roof Of his house. and tearing
bricks from the chimney threw them into
the yards OF his neighbors and at anyone
who chauced 10 be- in sight. Policemen
took charge Of the dcmented man with
considerable difficulty. when Schrover
saw them he threw bricks at them. and
later when he heard them ia the atti, be
meath him, he tore hole Ia the roof
jumped in over their heads and made a
dash Tor liberty. but was caught
The times., 1901-03-25
TcrrorIzed b, Incendiar,c.

FLEMINGTON, n. J.. March et-In-
cendiaries burned tho dwelling belonging
10 John =. Gnroy on Railroad Avenue.
Whitehouse, early yesterday morning
The dwelling was unoccupied and vas 60
have been sold yesterday. When the hre-
men arrived the flames were beyond cen
troi Some Of the residents fear going
to bed az night. dreading a visit from the
iucendiaFlcs. Many buildings have fccn
burned recently.
The times., 1901-03-25
Mantrd somcthing GraaunI.
(From Smart Sst)

PoIitieiau-Tcu me the best WY 70 get out o.
politics.
Frsni-Tuu prehibitioui-t
Paiitiran-Uh. that's too sudden, / want 20 80
one -raill-iv.
The times., 1901-03-25
A SHOOTING AT A CIRCUS.
Three Persons Wounded by Negro
In Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, March 4-At a cir
Gus given in Greensburg, the parish seat
Of ST. Helena yesterday, Archie Nettles
a negro, drew a revolver and fired il in
al directions. He emptied his revolver
wOunding three persons Long. the pro-
prietor Of the circus, was hit as were
an old negro. and Miss Maud Wilson.
mob was at once .Tpr;liZed and
started after the negro TO knch him
bat Sheriff Watson caught him first
placed him aboard an Illinois Central
train. and brought him 10 New Orleans,
Mhcre Dc was lnckcd mD.
The times., 1901-03-25
Generosity of "a Blind Man.

CLINTON. \. J., March 2i.-RaIph y.
Voorhees,. Of this place, has just made
Carroll College, Waukesha. Wis, a gift
of S26.GS1 Mr.. Voorhees,. who is blind
rs an uncle OF Governor Voorhees,. Mr
Voorhees, recently donated the Winconsin
institution s0Q.VOD
The times., 1901-03-25
Early Run of shad Predicted.

PENNSGROVE. y. j.. March 1+-ShId
fishermen will start down the bay tomor-
row Since the heavy rains the water iu
the river IS very muddy. and fishermen
say this fay0rs au early run pf shad
The times., 1901-03-25
A ninbtberia Scare.

RIVERSIDE, n. j.. March 24-Riverside
has d diphtheria scare. There are thirty
cases here, and it is said the disease is
due 10 the condition of Rancocas Creek.
The times., 1901-03-25
4 Generous Time.
- Il. - -

TFTIU IT9 H01T0H tIU1fI
Tommy talrrrisc.iI Why. father ] thought thar
aae .Ue.aml 90 sugar vas always enough ior my
.Hreet
T.mut'. Father This is a restaurant. uy son.
Tlss au the sugar tog ulnt.
The times., 1901-03-25
FREE TREATME ENT.

To prove the merits Of our remedies we VIII
send by mail five dsvs' treatment, with medi-
cal advice tree Of charge on receipt OF 10
cents to pay postage aud expense send ioI a a
trial treatment today. Address HALLOCh DhCG
Co, 10 Court ST., Boston, Mass.
The times., 1901-03-25
NERVOUS
DEDILITY
Positively Cured by a Simple
Remedy.

Nervous Debility. Lost Vitality, effects OF over
indulgence. OF overwork quickly cured by old
DR. Iiailock's Wonderful Electric pills Thor
oughly tested for 30 years. Nervous Trembling.
Tired out. Discouraged. specks before the Eyes,
Dizziness. rush of blood TO the head, Weak
Nerves. Thin Blood. male. haegard coUntenancc
Flutteriny Heart and all Nervous troubles cured
by DR. nallock's Wonderful Electric Pills for
weak. won-out, nervous people. lry them; they
cure after all else fails. The very medIcine you
have been looking for 81 per box, or boxes,
sufficient 10 most obstinate cases 90 sold
az drug stores and in Washington by F. Stevens
drug store, 9th and Pa ave, or sent from lAbora-
tori. ali charges nrepaid ON receipt Of price
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06
HEPEOPLE'S
VICTORY
Republican Administration En-
dOrSed as Safe, ECOnOmi-
cal and Wise.


New Jersey Voters Evidently Appreciate
Reduced Taxes -CrOkerism Doomed In
New York by Big Majorities for Low
and WhirIwind Jerome, Shepherd and
His Crook(s) EmphaticalIy Rebuked
Victory all Along the Line.
The weather at the time the polls open
ed yesterday morning was not proverbial
Republican weather. The sky remained
overcast with an occasional slight fall
of rain, while the atmosphere was de-
cidedly raw and cloudy. About nine
o'clock the heavy clouds rolled back and
during the rest Of the day, until the
polls closed. the weather, while not all
that could be desired, might have been
much worse. However, the polls were
in prompt demand at opening by work
ers from both political parties. The
election was unusually quiet although
it was evident that strong effort would
be made to have about half Of the vote
out by noon. There was little clash
ing, everybody appearing to work good
.naturedly, although as was natural
there was considerable chatting INDUCED
ia all around.
The Democrats having been on the
outs for so many years made desperate
effort to collar the persuasive" vote,
and it was evident that workers in other
parts of the county were acting in ac-
cordance with orders issued from head
quarters by Morristown Democrats. While
some of the 'Gold'' Democrats worked
with the Republicans, announcing thai
they were through with Democracy, 1
number of those who opposed Bryan
were again seen working shoulder Ii
shoulder with the ex-Coloners sup
porters.
The furry about the period wa
worked by our friends the enemy for al
it was worth, although early in the da.
prominent Democratic workers agreed
with Republican jurists that they woul'
not 'cut any ice" in the result q
IN the first district Of the Second War
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06

Just few more ghost stories on the
part Of the Democratic spell binders in
Morris county, and Mr.. Murphy's ma
jority would have been 1900, while
Mr.. Welsh's vote would have been 500
greater.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06
Announcement.

beg to announce to the residents Of Morristown
and vicinity that have pure hased the butcher business
successfully conducted in Morrstown for nearly half
century by Mr. John D. Guerin. have been a practi
cal butcher with an experience Of many years in
ductng that business
Alterations are now under way in my shop which
when completed will give every facility for hand
and sanitary methods New ice chests refrigerators
and machinery will aid in serving my customers in the
most satisfactory manner
Only the finest grades OF beef, mutton and pork
are handled.
Game Of Every Description when in Season.
The famous John d. Guern Sausages.
Jersey Hams and Bacon, picked. smoked and
preserved Meats.
Orders promptly filled.
Soliciting continuance of the patronage former
y enjoyed by this establishment and promising fair
and courteous treatment to my customers | beg to
remain
Very respectfully yours
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06
GOV : =RNOR-E- CT MURPHY TO
THE REPUBLICANS OF NORRIS.

Franklin Murphy, governor elect
of New Jersey, telephoned at mid
night to the Chronicle: ~ appreciate
most highly the loyal support of the
Republicans and Independent voters
of Morris County and feel certain that
under all circumstances they have
produced splendid results in their
eonntY. ,,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06

Elect US to supply you
with good bread.....-..
Elect us to furnish an
occasional DESERT
Charlotte Russo, COf-
fee ECIairs, NapOleOns,
Chocolate Othell0es.
Good Mince, CO.
coanut, Pumpkin, Ap-
Pile, Etc, or Ice Cream
AT SHORT NOTICE.
Elect us to be your
CAT { RER
when you entertaIn.....
If SO elected we promise
10 serve you Faithfully.
w. F. DAY
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06

When the news became known that
Franklin Murphy, and the entire Repub-
lican ticket in Morris was elected, a
large bonfire was started in front Of the
Babbitt building, around which several
hundred voters gathered, cheering with
all their might for Murphy, Welsh,
Whitehead, Brown and Seth Low. 1t
was not until daylight that the crowd
disappeared.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06

John S. Gibson, secretary of the
Republican State Committee 'phoned
the Chronicle "Old Morris did splen-
didly. feel that County Clerk Voor-
hees, your new member of the State
Committee has rendered most excel
lent account of his stewardship, and
his efforts are appreciated by his fell
low members on the committed "
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06

The Chronicle extends hearty con-
gratuIations to Governor Elect Murphy.
Senator Elect Welsh. Assemblyman
Whitehead and Assemblyman- Elect
Brown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-06
Income In 1900
Assets Jan. |, 1901
S6O,S8S,80S.sl
S3S5,7S3,lSS.5l

The Mutual is the largest, strongest.
most progressive Life Insurance Company in
the world. 1t writes the most liberal policies
for men or women. II gives the highest guar
antees. Its rates are lower than those of any
of the other great companies
Its excess of returns to policy yhOders either
actually paid back or held as assetshas been almost
SIX times as much as that of the next largest company
and nearly TEN TIMES as much as that Of the third in
rank
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
AN UNAPPREclATED INSECT.
tina Mission Of the Spider as Soon BY
Sclentists.

Tha Mission of the Spider rs Seen by
Scientists.
It Is a pity that such interesting and
useful creatures as spiders should be
so universally disliked, writes N. Hud-
son Moore in the Ch%autauquan. The
chief prejudice against them arises
from the poisonous nature of their
sting or bite, but IL one can put all
this mass Of testimony out Of mind
and believe that a spiders bite is no
more harmful than a needles prick
one can endure their proximity, and
study their habits at leisure. Who
that kills a spider is prepared to do its
work to mankind! Under the head Of
beneicent insects should be written
large the name Arachnida. Their mis-
sion is to keep down the hordes Of In
sects whose increase would threaten
the life Of mankind. Some scientist
has advanced the theory that II dragon
flies were raised in sufficient numbers
they would keep down the hordes OF
mosquitoes that ravage our coasts. as
we'll as our inland retreats. But Mr..
Henry McCook, our most famous
arachnologist, thinks that IL spiders
were protected and suffered to increase
the mosquito plague would be %lessened.
Many people are prejudiced enough to
consider the remedy worse than the
disease!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
IA 'em. You surely don't pretend to

n 'em. You surely don't pretend to
thoroughly examine yes merely CLAN
cling toward EN-"
She forced herself up aad amt
slowly toward his chair.
She pushed up the left lid with pro-
fessional :deftness. and instantly
dropped 1t, saying:
II. see nothing in your eyes. sir"
Nothing at all?" he asked eagerly.
Nothing, l say"
Look at me doctor, and tell me.
didn't you see a great deal of love in
them-Say, Mollic Darling?"
And this strong, scientific woman be-
gan to cry, and he began to laugh. and
a moment later her ear was at his
great chest. but not to listen for irreg-
ular heart beats. An hour later, when
he called her doctor she slapped him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
MAKING AN EXPLOSIVE.
The Caro- Taken by Britons In Prepar.
Ing Powerful CordIte.

The Caro- Taken by Britons In Prepar.
Ing Powerful Cordlte.
Hayle, a little port on the coast OF
Cornwall, has been attracting consid-
erabla attention of late, owing to the
fact that it is the place where cordite
is made, and the making Of high K
plosives has recently been a matter of
parliamentary inquiry. Cordite was
first. adopted for military purposes by
tina British government in the year
1895. The mandatory at Hayle was
established in 1883. when cordite was
sold for use only in mining operations.
The explosive is now said to be the
perfection of smokeless powder, the
most unerring %propelling agency yet
discovered. 1t derives It's name from
its shape, and in process of manufac-
ture its shape suggests the appearance
of discolored macaroni. It is made in
all sizes to fit the charges OF various
weapons used by land and sea forces.
from the 12-inch naval gun, taking
cords half an inch in diameter. down
to the army pistol, which takes threads
not exceeding one-hundredth part OF
an inch in thickness. :
The progress Of manufacture Is In
tr:cate. B"t n of the essentials may
be mentioned. Mixed acids must be
forced up to a tower at the highest
point Of the estate, to be mixed with
giycerine. when the first process of nj
trating takes place. From here the
nitro-glycerine permeates back to the
lower levels, increasing In purity at
each successive hating place. There
are only two divisions of the cordite
factory, c%olloqually known among the
men as the outside and the inside"
The Outside comprises those depart
ments which are not primarily danger
GUS, and where the stringent precau-
lions which rule the INSIDE" are not
essential. In the 'inside," on the
other hand, there are iron rules which
must be obeyed to the letter.
The visitor who crosses this danger
area under the conduct Of the manager
must submit to be searched, so that
nothing in the nature of glass, knives
or matches is left in his pockets. He
will not be allowed to pass beyond the
door Of the shops, though he can OBJ
serve the operations from the en-
trance. No one is allowed to set foot
upon the polished white floors who has
not donned special soft-soled boots
Chicago News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

was given brain and hands TO be used.
She was not made to ut back IN beau
Stiful, rosy stupidity and idleness. a
capacity for effort implies q duty tc
Iuss that capacity. ! shall study med
icine. IN equip myself for self-de-
tense. 1 shall not lean helplessly
against you asa pillar Of strength:
STheSpillar might Set broken. 4 shall
quality myself ID BE- physician; then
II good fortune VIII az 4 that IN not
need "a practice. very good: butaif mis-
fortune comes, IN be ready to meet II
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