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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07
a proh1ern Ahout CORN.

Here is puzzle In geometry. It
does not require skilled mathoma-
ticlan. however, to solve 1t.
1t Is required to demonstrate (geo-
metlically) that larger crop of corn
can be grown on an acre Of level
ground than on an acre OF slanting
ground. The stalks of corn are sup
posed to grow perpendicularly in both
cases, and all other particulars, such as
fertility Of the soil and the like. to be
the same.
The ingenious reader will probably
have no trouble in solving the problem
without assistance.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07
The nuiIdlne OF q Life.

Life is a building. 1t rises slowly day
by day through the years. Every new
lesson we learn lays block on the edi-
fee which is rising silently within us,
Every influence that impresses us. ev-
cry book we read. every conversation
we have, every act OF our commonesi
days. adds something to the invisible
building.--J. r. Miller.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07

was not successful IN the attempt
to eject the cook from my house.
But what nettled me was the unruf-
fed demeanor Of the woman.
'sYou might at least have the good
breeding to act put out cried and
left the kitchen, slamming the door be-
hind me- Puck
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07
How thc Peach Was Produced.

That the luscious peach has been de-
rived from the hard shelled almond can
no longer be successfully denied. 1t is
said that the peach in its original soil
was virulent poison aud that the PeT-
sian warriors brought to Persia some
OF the seeds and planted them for tho
purpose Of poisoning the points Of their
arrows so as to render wounds caused
by them to be fatal. but change of
climate and soil produced a fruit
which is not only luscious. but is oS-
teemed exceedingly healthful.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07
80 rnrnaarfne sos.

"a good dog is the best friend man
can have" remarked the tobacconist to
the wooden Indian. when you ger
sick. he doesn't tell you what 70 take,
and when You get well he doesn't tell
you how much worse he had the aanae
disease. Syracuse Herald
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07

\ Tincture OF benzoin has an establish
ed reputation used with water as a
slightly astringent wash. with some
whitening qualities also. A few drops
Of the simple tincture. which is made
By cutting the gum with alcohol. pour
ed into bowl OF water make refresh
ing bath for tho face and tend to con.
tract the pores OF the skin.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07

The oak dressers Of the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries have fine
simplicity Of their own. Those OF
Wales and Yorkshire are specially In
request among the old furniture low
ers OF today, and charmingly decora-
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

stock mines of Nevada, and knows a
 piece of ore when he sees 1t.
 Tn discussing the Leviathan yester- day. Mir. Meehan said: Tt is the larg- est lode of gold ore I ever saw in my life, and during all my experience I have never seen anything equal to the mine, There are thousands upon thousands of tons or ore in sight, and still there is no end. The vein is 400 feet wide, and it is my opinion that they have found the mother lode of all the big gold mines in that district. The ere assays from $1.00 to $100 to the ton. They now have a 300-foot shaft on the Columbia and 20-foot crosscut at that depth, and on every side there is gold ore of the very best. They are now working about ten men, but in a few days will put on more shifts and more than double the force. The outlook for the Leviathan is far better than the great Comstock ever had. A man must see the mine to believe it and what it is. Of course, the least that l could say would not be believed by those who know mines in Arizona, unless they visit the Leviathan camp and go over the Maximillian group.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
RECORD OF MIR. PHILLIPS
His Accomplishments Under the Most
 DiscouragiDg Circumstances.

J. c. Phillips, candidate for probate years ago the 18th of November next. He received his education at country school and at Hedding college, Abing- don, H., which he attended for four years. He then began the study of law. and in 1897 was admitted to the Illinois bar. He practised law in his little home town in that state for one year, but wishing wider field he came to Phoe- nix in 1898, landing there with SIP in his pocket. This amount proving too small to support his family and estab- fish a law practice he was compelled to temporarily abandon his ambition in that direction and for several months he peddled fruit on the streets of Phoenix, and for a time carried a bod at the Capitol building in order to earn living for his family. He had come west to follow his profession as a law yer. and by rigid economy and hard work he was soon able to save money enough to open a law office in q modest way. MT. Phillips has acquired as an attorney and citizen a reputation for honesty. capability and backbone in this community. He has paid his debts. made living for his family, consisting of a wife and children, acquired a lit tie country home. and in general has attended to his own business. If elect ed to the office of probate judge the affairs of that office will be conducted with absolute fidelity to the public in- terests and its trusts administered without fear or favor to any one.
 MT. Phillips entered Hedding college just as the Rev. s. l.. Guthrie, so well known and loved in this valley. was entering upon his last term in that institution. Notwithstanding the dis parity of their ages. a close friendship sprang up and was. maintained until
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
MEMORY AND MAIL MATTERS
Interesting Things About Phoenix
 ], Postofice.

Few people in this city realize how years since Postmaster George E. Mowry and one assistant was able to attend to all the needs of the office while today there are seventeen regu- far employees of the Phoenix postoff1ce and delivery systems and three postal clerks who are paid through this office, making payroll of twenty. In a short time it is likely that three rural free delivery routes will be established, add ing three more to the pay roll. Word was received yesterday that an inspec- tor would be here next month to look the field over, and it is likely he will establish these routes, the initiative having already been taken.
 The business of the office is growing SO fast that it is impossible to keep the conveniences up to date with the government allowance for such things. though many improvements have been made recently and more are contemplated. The money order and registry windows are crowded for room and the postmaster has to hire a room in the rear for his office. The clerks can spare no room for him in the main office.
 A great many people wonder why 1t is that clerks make mistakes in the hand ling of their mail, but there are many reasons that can be made plain only by an inside view of how things have to be done. There are only two absolutely sure ways for a person to have his mail delivered promptly and correctly. One is to have it done by carrier and have number and street placed on all letters. Anybody that has a map of the town can then deliver the letter, and beside the sorting clerk the carrier takes an interest in things. There are therefore at least two people who make an effort to deliver any letter so ad- dressed. The other way is to have a box and have the box number placed on the letter Anybody can then find the box, but If the correspondent fails to put the number on the box there may be confusion, for the letter may be handled by any one of a dozen clerks who. if no number is on the envelope. The result of it all is that everybody should insist on their correspondents placing either box number or street number on their letters.
 The matter of memory in postofice Is a bigger thing than many imagine. The clerks in the office not only have to remember the names and identity of all the regular patrons of the gen. eral delivery and boxes. but they have to remember Cor try to. for it is i'm possible to always do it about thirty new changes of address avery day or
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11


 fly gazed breathless at this strange tragedy of the air. Then they went back to the sick room to tell of the terrible struggle for life they had just witnessed. It did not occur to them that under their very eyes more terrible, more pathetic struggle was going on daily.
 There can be nothing more pitiful than the struggle the consumptive makes against disease. The greatest help in this struggle is gained by the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery. It cures obstinate coughs, weak and bleeding lungs, ernaciation, and other ailments which if neglected or unskillfully treated find a fatal ter1iina- ton in consumption.
 rIn 1888 one of my daughters was suffering on account of a severe cough, hectic fever, wasting of flesh and other symptoms of diseased lr-1IsSz writes Rev. Joseph H. Fesperrnan, of Barinn Springs, Iredell O., N. C. uI promptly gave her pr. R. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with gratifying success and she now enjoys excellent health This being true, hereby heartily endorse your medicines.p
 Accept no substitute for Golden Med ical Discovery" There is nothing vjust as good" for diseases of the stomach, blood and lungs.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist tix ac ion oi the wDiscovery."
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

While
  of find 1t to advantage here.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

new addresses. In the last sixty-si< days there have been nearly 1000 changes of address in the Phoenix post office, either from one street 10 another or from one town to another. Nor do the clerks depend on unaided memory. Every day typewriter list of all changes reported that day is hung up in the office and every clerk has to in- spect 1t and sign 1t, but after that mem ory has to do the most of it, for the clerks cannot take every letter in the office unfamiliar to them and search through the list of changes for the past week If they did the office would reed . hundred clerks. They do the best they can and make as few mis- takes as possible. These changes of address are also recorded in book for reference when the sheets on the wal become too bulky. But it is doubtful if any one can stand behind a window and wait on hundreds of people daily. al the same time remembering thirty changes for one day. to say nothing of a month. The moral of all this Is that no matter how good the clerks are the general delivery is mighty poor place for one to get his mall. He might bet ter order it sent to :he nearest candy shop on the corner or anywhere else convenient. it is sent somewhere A stranger in the town of course has to use the general delivery and until he changes his address once ne is probably all right.
 Another thing the postoffice officials report is the notable increase of strangers. They are coming in earlier than usual this year and it is estimated that about forty new faces arc seen at the windows every day.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
A BIG BONANZA
John Meehan's Opinion of the Levia
 than Mines.

John Meehan, one of the best known mining men in the territory, returned recently from the Leviathan mines, which are located about five miles east of the Octave gold mine, and says that the work is progressing rapidly. MT. Mcchan has had considerable expert ence in mining. not only in Arizona, but all over the west. He was engaged in the early work of the great Com
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

together during the rest of MT. Guth rie's stay at Abingdon. The pastor was compelled by failing health at last to come to this valley. He settled at Tempe, and it was through his influ- ence that MT. Phillips came to Arizona. One who can earn and hold the warm friendship of such a noble man as Mir. Guthrie is certainly to be trusted by other men everywhere.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

Everybody's liable to itching piles. Rich and pocr. old and young-tcrrible the torture they suffer. Only one sure cure. Doan's Ointment. Absolutely safe; can't fail.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

Ever remark how cash customers arc admired? You can save money. and al the same time be popular, by being d cash customer.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
Table Linen

We can offer as fine selection of Table Linen as can be found in the city. Single cloths with Napkins to match. Damask by the yard, Napkins to match.
 Fancy Pillow Slips with Sheets to Match, 2 also regular Stock Slips and Sheets.
 .........T The Price Is Right
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
6be Sixth Avenue Hotel 70

Only Home-I4ike Hotel in Phoenix Everything New, Neat and Clean .t Elegantly Furnished Sunny Rooms Table Unsurpassed
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

There was a cry in the streets. People rushed from their doors and strained their eyes on the struggling balloonist fighting for life. Even the poor, pant ing sufferer in the sick room was for -ot%a,, ,.,l,,1otLa Eo
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
DON'T READ
 THIS UNLESS
 YOU WANT TO SAVE
 MONEY
STUDS

Irish potatoes or bog oranges. We have 100 sacks of good sound potatoes that are rather small. They re as good as lots of spuds sold in Phoenix for first class goods, but they are going to be sold for what they are and nothing else.
 Every sack weighs from 107 to .112 pounds. and we must sell 'em quick, and are putting price of $1.0O per sack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-09
Samuel w. kimbali.

After a long illness from a cOmplica-
ton of diseases, Samuel w. Kimball
died at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Leslie Bradstreet, in Randolph,
Wednesday morning. His age was "
years. Mr.. Kimbalfs trade was that
of a shoemaker, at which trade he
worked until enlisting in the oath Me.
Reg, Co. 1, and serving during the SER
vice of that company through the Re
bellion. Returning to this city after
the war. he started the first city ex-
press business in this city and conduct
ed it for a long term of years, and he
was also the city bill poster for several
years, when on account of his failing
health he retired from active business.
The funeral will be held from his
daughters home, at o'clock Saturday
afternoon, and will be attended by a
delegation from Heath Post, No. s, G..
A. r.. of which the deceased was 4
member. The funeral services will be
conducted by Rev. R. w. Plant of
Christ church, and the interment will
be made in Oak Grove cemetery. this
ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-09
Somerset r. r. Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Somerset Railroad was
held at Oakland, Wednesday forenoon
and the following directors We're elect.
ed: Hon. John F. Hill, Augusta: w. t
Haines. II. Wesley Dunn, Waterville
Weston Lewis. Gardiner: W. NJ. Aver
n. Il. Small. Oakland; B. p. j. Weston
Madison.
The directors organized as follows:
President. j. +. Hill: vice president, r
Wesley Dunn; clerk and treasurer. A
Il. Small: manager. w. NJ. Aver: audi
tor and paymaster, Horace w. Greedy
The past year has been a very pros
porous one for the road and it has done
a rushing business. The freshet caused
a heavy expense, as it did considerable
damage to the road bed along the line.
Something like S11 900 has been expend-
ed in buildings and repairs during the
year. All of the rolling stock of the
road is now fully equipped with the
Westinghouse air brake system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-09
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded at the Somerset registry
during the past week:
ANSON-Alice p Moore to Benjamin
P. ]. Weston land and buildings, $3.50.
BINGHAM-Daniel J. Holt to Fannie
CORNVILLE-Arthur X. Morrill, to An
sci A. Goodridge, land. 1920; Daniel f.
Moore to Arthur L. Williams, land ami
buildings. $3.50.
DEN-Messalonskee National Bank
to Lola l.. Harville, two parcels of land,
81; Fannie May Ireland to Willis Chase,
land. $l25.
Observation-Disclosures Flood to Edna
c. II. Purington, land and buildings, 81
and other valuable consideration; Lucy
Landry ct ais. to John Fl. Smith, land
and buildings, 81 and other valuable con-
HARTLAND-Darius B. Ham to Au-
gasta Tracy. land, 81.
MADISON-The Messalonskee National
Bank, t, Benjamin P; J. Weston. land
Lewis E. Thompson. land. $3.50: Horace
L. Spear to Calvin II. Colby, land, 81.
MOOSE RIVER-Nicholas Murphy to
Ira McDaniels, land. ST.
DGEWOCK-SamuelR r. Harding
to irwin l.. Tibbetts. land, 81.
Observation-Disclosures S. Nickerson to
Julia b. Palmer, land and buildings, 81
and other valuable considerations: Ann
NJ. Lancey ct ais. to William G. Foster,
two parcels of land, 500; L. H. Willis to
Charles II. Berdeen. land, 81 and other
valuable consideration; Benjamin F.
Fairbrother to Laura B. Noble, land. 500
Samuel W. Wood to Fred d. Wood, land
81; Ancil T. Pushaw to Charles c. Weeks,
land and buildings, $3.50: Ronello A. Co
nant to Franz S. Bagley, land and build
ings, 5000.
HEGAN-Benjamn n. Foss TO
Lola l.. Harville. two parcels of land. 81
Ansel Holway to Hiram S. Steward, land
81; +. b. Curtis ct ais. to A. NJ Percival,
land and buildings, 1920.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S. Harlow to
S. j. Walton, land. 81 Daniel L. Rogers
ct al. to Andrew b. Cole ct al. land and
buildings, sll0o and other valuable con-
siderations; Daniel l.. Rogers ct al to
Mont NJ. Hartford, land, 81
SOLON-Julia A. Moore to Arthur NJ
Bean. land, $25; p. S. Longley to Carrie
u. Longley, land, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-09
MAJ. HOWELL IN THE WEST.
Returns to Minneapolis After Three
Months Visit in Maine.
Editors Kennebec Journal:

Editors Kennebec Journal:
Returning to this city after a three
months absence. during which period
old time associations in my native
State were pleasantly though somewhat
sadly renewed l venture once more to
trespass upon your time and space by
briefly referring to matters of interest
transpiring in this far western sec
ton of our great republic. A journey
half way across the continent at this
season of the year cannot fail to i'm
press one with the diversified scenery
of mountain. lake. forest, city and
country village, in successive and ever
varying grandeur and beauty, with
autumn foliage of SURPRISING lowell
ness on every hand, to complete the
gorgeous and respondent panorama.
1t is not necessary to visit foreign
countries i'm search of grand and
rugged scenery when on every hand in
our own United States are monuments
of natural ard artificial grandeur I'M
surpassed i'm any other section OF the
universe.
There has been much advancement
IN business prosperity in this city
during the past few months, and many
new buildings have been erected. Inc
new chamber of commerce has been
completed. and will soon be occupied
permanently. The business done mere
is on the increase, and the bountifui
grain harvest now. demands strict at
tention. Recent rains have caused
considerable damage to unstacked and
unthreshed grain. and early frosts Will
affect the corn yield. but the farmers
are hopeful. and will make the most OF
their opportunities for disposing OF
their products Just now the fine
weather is regarded with much favor
and will to great extent modify the
unfavorable reports OF the last month.
There is quite speculative interest
at the present time regarding the
fertile lands OF western Canada. and
the official record of the Dominion inn
migration Office in Winnipeg shows
that in the rush to western CANADA
during the first eight months of 1902.
SO. $50 new settlers were received OF
whom twenty thousand were Ameri-
cans. Dominion Immigration Com
missioner Smith says that between
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-09

thirty-five and forty thousand AmA-.g
cans VIII settle In that country durtrs
the current year. Nearly every state 4
the Union has contributed to the ru.a
to western Canada this wear ~.
official estimates state that one Mr.
dred thousand new settlers win cor..
to western Canada next year. n !.
claimed that this Is the most -
tensive and productive wheat belt !.
the entire northwest. Secretary (, ~
Bell of the Winnipeg Grain Excban..
makes a statement compiled from
official figures, to show that the whea,
crop of 1902 will approach s.. OOO ~
bushels. II requires an army Of over
10000 harvesters from eastern Canada
to help gather in the crops of tho
Canadian west every year. In addition
to the wheat crop may be added "a
100000 bushels of oats. 100000 bushels
Of barley, $4,000 bushels of flax, ana
dairy products, cattle, etc, to the value
of $1,000, 900.
We do not advise our Maine farmer,
to rush for this modern Land of
PROMISE" and a personal inspection
before making permanent investment
should be the requirement of every
prudent and wise financier. Our Ken.
neDec friends have not forgotten the
Kansas boom" and Queen CITY
syndicate of Sioux Falls, and are NOT
easily 'enthused' by crafty land
SPECTATORS,
State. county and city elections win
occur in this state in November. There
70 ba ,,,xn
but the different factions are getting
| into working order. and as the time
| for action approaches the political not
\ Will begin to boil. The state will 70
largely Republican, but there are local
| issues that will serve to mix things up
| in some localities. In this city the
mavorship seems to be the leading
| card. The present mayor, DR.. Ames,
has been absent from the city for sew
| eral months, and does not seem dis
posed to return and face the charges
of bribery and malfeasance in office
hanging over him. His son, who has
served as chief of police. has just had
his trial for bribery and found guilty.
He has been sentenced to state prison
for six and a half years, and declared
from noiulflS oiiice III TIE Stdlt lHerS
are several other indictments yet to be
tried. and the disgrace of this once
high toned family is most pitiful. It
is only a question of time when the
mayor will be brought before the
courts for trial. The revelation Of
rascality unfolded during the trial Of
chief of police was most revolving. 1t
is to be hoped that the next mayor and
city officials may be of higher grade,
and worthy the position they may as
sumo.
We are enjoying the most delightful
autumn weather and it is to be hoped
that a mild winter will succeed. The
coal famine threatens much suffering
among the poorer classes, and all are
praying for speedy relief from impend-
irg calamity.
Yours very sincerely,
f. ROWELL.
1924 End Ave. Z, Minneapolis. Mimi,
Oct. 4. 1902