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The Jersey City news., 1903-03-21

| the primitive bucket brigade was relied
upon. This was better than nothing, but
crude and inefficient as compared with
even the old hand engine. The former. in
| fact, was of no use except in the in
cipiency of fire.
| 1t is after a catastrophe of some sort
that precautionary measures are usually
taken to prevent recurrence of similar
ones. So, after an unusually destructive
| fire in a town, methods are Immediately
| taken for the prevention of others. It
| was the destruction by fire of the elegant
mansion of Judge Boudinot, on the east
side. Of the old Lower Common, about a
century ago, that led up to the establish
ment of Newark's first fire department.
after which our residents had a feeling of
tolerable security from the dreaded foe.
We bean, like other old towns, with the
bucket brigade, and from that, through
various tsages, have reached our proud
position in fire fighting of today, second
in this respect to no other city in this
country.
1t was proud day for Newark when
the first little pumping fire engine made
its appearance here One of the first real
/ m cb;ne, f,ror,ar r., Noxvo,.ly x,ros Tal,, D
Crane, a son-in-law of William Camp, of
revolutionary days, who kept store at the
| north end of town. John p. Crane had
been bucket fireman, and took naturally
to the new engine, and, being skillful
blacksmith and machinist, made good
engine fireman. He was one of the COM
mittee in 1897 to raise subscriptions for
| procuring two fire engines for the town,
against loss by fire." It was just after
the Boudinot fire that these measures
were taken. The other members of the
committee were Caleb Sayres, John Bur-
net, Major Beach and Caleb Campbell,
and thus the first fire department was
organized
/ In those days and long afterward our
best citizens were identified with the de
partment, and even prominent men not
connected with it frequently lent hand
/ on the rope or brakes in an emergency
The late ex-Mayor Ricord told the writer
that he had sometimes pulled at the rope
| when hands were scarce. After the first
department was established, and little
later on, John r. Crockett was made
chief, and during his time such promi-
nent Newarkers as jeremiah G. Garth
waite, Henry G.. Darcy, William A. Bald
win, William Pickett, Charles o. Bolles
and Charles S. Haines were firemen.
The volunteer fire department Of New
ark was second to none in the country
with the exception Of that of New York.
In 1886 there were five engines, one
hook-and-ladder truck. These were all
hand engines and the ladder truck would
! amuse the fremen Of today. 1t was
simply two-wheeled affair, similar to a
Moses Ward, father of the late ex-Gover-
nor Ward, was chief engineer. In 1888
Johns 4. Crockett was chief, and Caleb
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
Practical Suggestions.

A red-hot iron will soften old put
~ so that it can be easily removed.
A good remedy for chilblains is to
apply turpentine to the affected
parts.
Iron pillowslips lengthwise, in
stead Of cross wise, il you wish TO
iron the wrinkles out instead of in.
Windows may De polished by rub
bing the glass with sponge dipped
In alcohol.
Bread, rolls and other similar
dishes require hotter oven when
mixed with water than when milk
is used.
When the white Of an egg, after
being frothed, begins to separate,
few drops OF lemon juice added
will remedy the trouble.
A quick polish Tor furniture, both
oon-injurious and readily applied,
is composed OF two parts olive oil to
one Of vinegar. Apply with a soft
cloth, rubbing briskly.
Grease stains on wall paper can
De removed by the application of
pipe clay Mix with water to the
consistency Of cream, lay on tho
spot and allow 10 remain twenty
four hours. 1t is easily removed
with knife blade or brush.
Whole fish should be broiled on
the flesh side first, then turned and
oroiied until brown and crisp on
the skin side.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
The Partridge And The snake.

As a Pennsylvania farmer passing
through patch Of wood last sum-
mer a ben partridge futtered up
and ran between his feet. Ii was
such o strange thing for so wild a
bird to do that the farmer thought
the partridge was blind. So he
stopped over to pick her up, aad
then be found she wasn't blind at
all, for just as he about TO grasp her
she darted toward the brush heap
from which he bad seen her emerge,
stopped at the edge Of il and looked
back
Presently she ran at the man
again, with her wings down. cluck
ing constantly and appearing to be
10 great distress about something.
The farmer walked to the edge OF
theropse, and the partridge flew
ahead and alighted on the ground
two or three rods beyond, winginp
her way back again when she saw
be was not moving She repeated
these manoeuyres until she led him
70 a hemlock tree, aud there, ina
little curve made by the roots he
saw a nest full OF eggs. AT the
same time he saw a black snake in
she act Of swallowing oneof tbs eggs.
and understood the reason for the
partridge S actions.
He hunted up club and killed
the snake, relates Golden Days. AS
soon us the partridge saw that the
snake was motionless she ceased her
noise and hid 10 the bushes. The
m1n wentaway, aud In an hour crept
near enough TO the tree TO see the
partridge sitting on the nest as
though nothing had happened. -
Our Dumb Animals.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
Mover Heard OF Her.

On crowded trolley car the other
morning two men were carrying
on conversation between glances at
their respective newspapers The
older man was commenting upon
some incident that had evidently
occurred the evening previous and
his companion listening as atten.
lively as he could and study the
market report ia front OF his eyes.
That speech was worthy Of Mrs.
Malaprop, said the dignified old
gentlemen.
"Ah, replied his companion,
looking up with sudden interest,
Is she a friend OF yours2 Do
know her?"
With a peculiar expression on his
face the old man glanced at the
bland youth as he answered. g
1'No. She's q myth. Then be
gave his undivided attention to his
newspaper.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing iS sure ex-
cept death and taxes, but that is not
altogether true. DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption is asure
cure fora lung and throat troubles.
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs.
G. B. VanMetre OF Shepherdtown,
w. ", says II had servere case
of Bronchitis and for a year tried
ererything heard of, but got nc
relief. One bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery then cured me
absolutely. It's infallibIe for
Group, Whooping Cough, GRIPPE,
Pneuomonia and Consumption. Try
it. It's guaranteed by Loker &
deWaal Druggist.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP
Cured by One Bottle eofChamber-
lain's Cough Kennedy.

when had an attack OF the grip
last winter Che second oue) actu.
ally cured myself with one bottle Of
Chamberlain S Cough Remedy, says
Frank w. Perry, Editor Of the En-
tefErise, Shortsyillo, N. Y. This
is the honest truth at times kept
from coughing myself 10 pieces by
taking q teaspoonful Of this remedy,
and when a coughing spell would
come on at night | would take a dose
and it seemed that in the briefest in
terval the cough would pass of and
/ would go TO sleep perfectly free
from cough and its accompanying
pains. To say that the remedy act
ed as a most agreeable surprise is
putting it very mildly. had no
idea that 1t could knock out the grip,
simply because ] had never tried il
for such a purpose, but ii did, and it
seemed with the second attack OF
coughing the remedy caused it to
not only be OF less duration, but the
pains were less severe, and b.
not used the contents Of one bo..se
before Mr. Grip had bid me adieu. I"
For sale by VIM. f. Greenwell,
Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

| it was an English surgeon, mortally
wounded, who, hearing the shrieks
OF dying soldier whose leg had
been torn off, dragged himself clos
er, gave him hypodermic injection
Of morphine and in moment Law
dead beside him.
Now these deeds are done with
out the stimulus of a great cause or
the rage of battle or the hope Of ap-
plause. Men who do them are often
illiterate and ignorant. The hope
Of fame never could be an influence
in their lives.
But we.may be sure that the man
whom the imminent moment of death
sees the right thing to do and does
it, has in life habitually done the
right thing The man who nobly
dies has nobly lived.
The modern American has his
vices, but he is apt to have in him
dogged loyalty to his duty, whether
that duty be to run an engine or to
nurse case OF diphtheria. He has
too, hearty wish to help his neigh
Dor, which comes to him from Christ,
though be may not know it, and may
call himself an agnostic or Bud.
dhist, there is the human stuff out
OF which modern heroes are made. /
Let Us be glad there is so much
Of 1t and that so many more folks
than we know are living on the up
lands. The Interior.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
A Startling Test.

To save life, DR.. T. G.. Merritt,
of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in won
derful cure. He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hemorr-
hages, caused by liberation Of the
stomach. | had often found Elec-
tric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so /
prescribed them. The patient gain
ed from the first, and has not bad
an attack in Ii months. I" Electric
BiHers are positively guaranteed
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Con-
stipation and Kidney troubles. Try
them. Only SOC at Loker q deWaal.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
The Deadhead.

Why should people ask for free
news papers, asks the Toronto
Evening Telegram, any more than
they look for free cigars free um-
brellas, fres walking sticks, free
collars free cuffs or free beefsteak?
Every copy Of newspaper is a
product which costs money.
The tailor, the tobacconist, the
gents furnisher or the grocer is
not called upon to supply free copies
Of products which they handle.
The people who are aggrieved if
they cannot get free copy OF
newspaper would not think OF strug-
Cling for a place on the free list Of a
grocery store, a dry goods store,
or butcher shop.
Ii is the principal more than the
cost of the sree newspaper idea
which is repugnant to all sound
business notions.
There is scarcely newspaper in
the country which does not main
tain free list for the benefit OF
people who are well able to pay,
and who would not think of accept
ing from their grocer, or butcher,
or baker the hand-out which they
expect from thir favorite newspaper
office. Press and Printer.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
THE WAREHOUSE ROBBERY
(Reported for tie Beacon. }


The trial Of the case Of the State
VS. Frank Parker and McKelva Bry-
an, both colored, began Monday,
April 27, ultimo, and closed Tues
day afternoon following.
Parker and Bryan were jointly
indicted for breaking into Grason s
warehouse on the nightof December
IA, 1902, and stealing therefrom one
half barrel Of whiskey and one half
barrel. James Chesley, colored,
was also charged. on separate in
dictment with the same offense.
The cases would have been tried
at the March Term of the Circuit
Court, but for the fact that Parker
and Chesley bad left the county aud
they could not then be located Re
Gently, Parker was arrested in Bal
timore, brought to Leonardtown
and lodged in the county Jail About
o week ago, Chesley returned TO the
county and gave himself up.
At the trial of Parker and Bryan
Chesley turned State evidence and
charged the two defendants named,
as his accomplces and confederates
in the crime. Chesley's wife testi.
fed, 10 corroboration Of his evidence,
that she saw Parker at her house
the morning after the robbery and
that Bryan came there two or three
times afterward and got whiskey
The goods were the property OF
n. l.. Cameron & Son and the facts
that they were stolen from Grason s
warehouse and found on Chesley s
premises were not coutroyerted.
The only evidence, introduced for
the defence, was to the effect that
both Chesley and bis wife, at the
preliminary hearing before Justice
Bohanan, bad made statements about
the robbery entirely different from
their testimony at the trial.
Robert c. Combs and Derby A.
Lynch were attorneys for the pris
oners Camalier for the State.
A large crowd was IN attendance at
the trial In rendering his decision
the Judge said in part II am
sorry the evidence does not warrant
acouviction, for the crime committed
was an outrageous one and believe
these defendants participated in H.
But ii Is settled law In this country
and IN England that no confederate
IN crime should be convicted on the
uncorroborated testimony OF an ac-
complice, and in this case there Is
no eorroboratiou OF Chesleys evil
dence against the prisoners except
the testimony Of his wife, and it is
clear that the oorroboration Of an
aceomplice by wife alone is not
sufficient 10 convict. Besides, in
this case, the wife having q kuowl-
edge Of and sharing in the fruits Of
the robbery was partioeps crimanis
Under the law | must ind the de.
PENDANTS not guilty.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
Dnnger OF colds and Grim.

The greatest danger from colds
and grip is their resulting in pneu.
monia. If reasonable care is used,
however, and Chamberlain S Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided. Among the tens OF thous.
1nds who have used this remedy for
these diseases we have yet to learn
OF single case having resulted in
pneumonia, which shows conclusive
ly that il is certain preventive Of
that dangerous disease. 1t will cure
"a cold or an attack OF the grip in less
time than any other treatment. 1t
is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by William f. Greenwell, Leono
ardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
Made Yonug Again.

"One of DIR. King S New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put
me 10 my teens again" writes ID.
n. Turner Of Dempseytown, Pa.
They're the best in the world for
Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Purely
vegetable. Never gripe. Only Zoe.
at Loker s. deWaal Drug Store.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
KipIing's Original.
That tramp is a genius,
Won don 4 cav

That tramp is a genius,
You don t say T
i do, though. He struck me for
a dime, saying he was q literary
man; ten minutes later struck me
again ten minutes later struck me
again tackled me just now as If he
had never before seen me.
Well r.
i asked him what literary work
was his line, and he said he was the
Absent Minded Beggar.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

Young husband Ito wife) Didn't
] telegraph you not to bring your
mother with you.
Young wife know; that s what
she want S to see you about, She
read the telegraml-St. Louis Minor.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

Let it be our happiness this day
to add TO the happiness OF those
around us, TO comfort some sorrow,
to relieve some want, to add some
strength to our neighbors s virtue.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

Dick-Do you ever get the last
word with your wife2
Charles Oh, yes, but have tosays
myself when | get out on the street.
Detroit Free Press.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

It is one of the beautiful compensa-
tions of lite that no man can sinceely
try to help another without helping
himself.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07
Saint Maru 5 Beacon
Job Printing, such as
Handbills, Circulars
Blanks, Bill Heads, executed with
neatness and despatch.

Parties having Real or Personal
Property for sale can obtain des-
criptive handbills neatly executed
and at city prices.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1903-05-07

The chief constituents of what we
call manhood, are moral rather than
intellectual.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
Ellis Headlight.

Arthur Fanteux is in Wa-Keenev
this week managing Ross & Waldo's
elevator at that place.
Andrew Boden, a resident of Ellis
county several years ago, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. w. \. Morton in
Trego county.
Miss Marian Roger of Cove City
has been visiting friends IN town.
She will teach the Cove City schools
this year. having been elected princi-
pal at a salary of S57 per month
business change took place this
week whereby Ross s. Waldo disposed
of their elevator and grain business
to III. X. Mcleod and A. N Hutchin-
son. These gentlemen are well known
business men and will undoubtedly
make a success of their venture. Ross
s. Waldo will still retain their imple-
ment business here and their elevator
interests at Ogallah and Wa-Keeney.
We have often wondered why some
of the fellows always want the Post
master to lick the stamps for them
The other day we struck on the solu-
ton of the mystery. An exchange
says experiments have proven that
alcohol destroys the adhesive proper
ties of the mucilage used on stamps.
This clears up the reason, and the
when they see man coming in the
office whether or no he will be asked
to lick the stamp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
Eye and Ear Surgeon.

DIR. M. Jay Brown. of Salina. Kans-,
has for the past fifteen years devoted
his entire time to Medical and Surgi-
cal treatment of the EYE, EAR,
THROAT and NOSE, and correct fitting
of glasses His equipment is modern
and complete. DIR. Brown conducts
his practice on strict professional and
legitimate. business principles He
goes to all parts of the country and
operates in surgical cases, and directs
the care and treatment of patients.
Advise with him by letter or tele-
phone, and when at Salina go direct
to his Office, No. 100 West Iron ave-,
or residence No. 309 South Santa Fe
avenue.
He will be in Wa-Keeney, Septem-
Der 10 at American House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
ORaIIah.


The elevators have both been short
of cars this week.
b. Mapes is building barn on his
lots east of his residence.
The new bell has been hung in the
NJ E. church. The first church bell
in town.
Mr.. Mckisell, who has been work
ing for H. NJ Davidson on the church
and other buildings, returned to his
home in Illinois, Thursday
W. A. Tawney is having a well dug
by his store and will put up wind
mill which will be a great convent
ence to his customers. Mr.. Tawney
has also built an addition to his ware
house.
The Woodmen will give a free en-
tertainment in the school house on
Saturday evening. Everybody invit-
ed TO come and have a good laugh and
hear some good points about the
Woodman and auxiliary societies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
Farmer I!

Why lose money by threshing your
wheat so late? l have a good Mime :
sofa Northwest Thresher to sell at a
bargain. Been used three seasons
only. Guaranteed in good working
order Jiant engine 14-horse power
Come and see it work or address
D. w. B. KURTz.
10 Ogallah, Kan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Walter Swiggett arrived home the
f1rst of the week from Arkansas where
he has been in the interest of large
lumber firm of Kansas City. He is
suffering somewhat from i'll health
but soon hopes to recuperate in sunny
Kansas. Walter has wide circle of
warm friends who are glad to see
him home once more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

The following story of man pass
ing the cemetery one night comes
from Kansas: "HiS hair raised and he
lit out at greyhound gait. After
running two miles he sat down ON
log to rest, when, to his surprise, he
found the ghost beside him. The
ghost said: we were going some,
wern't we?' The man replied: You
bet, and as soon as L catch my breath,
we are going some more Eek.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Last Monday afternoon two young
men who had been threshing came
In and tried to board an east bound
freight train In jumping on one of
the young men slipped and fell. his
FOOT being caught under the car was
horribly mangled. He was carried to
the American House. DR.. Padgett of
Ellis came up in his automobile and
amputated the foot late Monday
evening We have not learned the
young mans name but it IS said that
he is of nice appearance and not of
The tramp variety 1t was an ex-
tremely unfortunate. affair, the man
Will be cripple for life.. We wish to
add that the boys around town that
hang around the depot and jump on
moving trains had better be warned
OF their folly by seeing what an awful
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Mrs. Roberts. who lives over the
line in Graham county, brought in
some nne homegrown grapes and
sweet potatoes on Thursday. The old
lady said she would have had $500
worth of peaches if that hard April
fleece hadn't struck us.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
LANDS WANTED.

L have customers for few unim-
proved cheap tracts of land: some we'll
improved farms; some small ranches,
and two large ranches.
If you want to sell now is the time.
Come list what you have, or send me
descriptions, prices, ETC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

On September 3rd, -. j. Wilson.
father of our townsman John r. Will
son, died at his home in Sturpis.
Mich, from the effects of a stroke of
apoplexy- He was 7S years old. The
Sturgis journal pays glowing tribute
to this old gentleman and speaks OF
him as man possessing many excel
lent qualities THE WORLD and
friends sympathize with Mr.. Wilson
in the loss of his father.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Mrs. M. j. BuShman has rented her
house to Mr.. Foreman and wife who
lately came from Osborne county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Mrs M. III. Grafton, of Kansas City,
kans-, was in the city this week solic-
iting for the ''Old Ladies' Rest a
charitable institution tor homeless
old women located at Leavenworth,
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

There will be Episcopal services at
the Presbyterian church Sunday, Sep
TENDER 20, at IL a. m. Rev. ]. FL. Lee.
Rector.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Our good German friends John
Schrelber of Wilcox township and
Charles Thiel of Collyer township
were county seat visitors Thursday
and made US an agreeable call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

keenyy State bank appears in this
issue. Read it. It's healthy reading.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

John Schroyer's cousin from Mar
shall county will arrive soon with a
threshing outfit and will begin his
first job at Alsop's
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

For Sale-High grade Shorthorn
bull, 6 months old. L. j. Richards,
5 miles north of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Christ Wolff, ST., has purchased the
H. b Flyr house and lots in the
southeast part of the city
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Glen Jones and Charlie Hille left
last Sunday night to attend college
this year. Glen will attend Wash
burn at Topeka, and Charlie goes to
the State University at Lawrence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

w. Ell. Swiggett and George w. Cook
left Monday night to attend the State
Fair at Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Hon. 1. t. Purcell spent the week
in Ogden, Utah, as delegate to the
National Irrigation congress-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
j. w. ATHEY-

Call and inspect W. A. Eppler's
prices on new buggies and surries at
his sheds on Bridge street. Ellis,
Kans. 9
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Isaac Bowers, who sold his farm
southeast of town to Samuel Phares
some time since, left Saturday for
Franklin county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Mrs George L. Verbeck left Tue :
day evening for the east Mr. and
Mrs. Verbeck will spend the winter in
Florida
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

NoTICE-All persons are hereby no
titled not to trespass on Section 2S-11-
p west. No hunting allowed. d.
COUNTRYMAN