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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
FOB THE LITTLE ONES.
Learning to Read and Write In Chi
nese Schools.

'~~S OShNOtSs
To learn to read and write in Chi.
ma means about as much work for
the youngster who undertakes it as
mastering five or six languages, such
as English, French and German.
To begin with, the Chinese language
has no alphabet. Every character
used stands for word. There il
not even any way Of telling the
sound Of a word except by hearing
it pronounced by the teacher. To
learn to read means that the small
student must be able to understand
thousands of these different charac-
ters at sight and pronounce them
according to the local dialect
As rule Chinese school is not
divided into classes. Each scholar
has his separate. lesson, consisting
of number Of lines to be learned
'sby heart" He.has to study aloud,
and in consequence the noise In 4
Chinese schoolroom would drive the
average American teacher frantic.
At first the pupil does not under
stand any Of the words he learns
by rote. The meanings are all ex-
planned to him later on. This is
the kind of school that in China
keeps seven days in the week, with
very few holidays throughout the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

4 When the boy king Daudi Chua
Of Uganda appears on state oc-
casions he sits on his best throne
Che has second best one for less
important functions), which is up
holstered in red velvet and deco
rated in red and has a leopard skin,
the emblem of royalty, under his
feet. fAT
At other times his costume seems
far from regal. 1t consists of long
shirt with tweed coat over it, a
linen toga and an embroidered In
dian cap. He knows only a few
words of English and is described
as quiet, dignifed boy, well grown
for his age, yet somewhat frail.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Horseshoeinu,

:
Robert Bonner was the man who
started fancy prices for horseshoe
ing when he paid 800 for shoeing
Dexter. There are expert black
smiths who work only for owners of
big stables and who travel with
crack racing horses wherever they
go. Some of these blacksmiths get
$4,000 year and expenses, be-
sides liberal present if the owner
has had lucky year. The black
smith of a crack stable is constantly
asked for castoff shoes from crack
horses by persons who want to gid
them and frame them '.just for
luck"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Wanted to Friqhten Himself.

Andrew Carnegie at the opening
OF the autumn conference of the
Iron and Steel institute at Barrow
in-Furness, in England, told an odd
little story from his vast collection
of Scottish anecdotes.
"a Scot" he said, twas unhappy
because he had lost his money. He
borrowed loaded gun and with a
desperate look started toward dis
NAL fen. The owner of the gun, a
little anxious, bawled after him to
know if he was going to commit
suicide. He bawled back:
emo just that Pm only think
in o gangin' doun to the fens to
gle myself a confoonded FRIGHT.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
instructions obeyed, but Not in Nay
the Janitor Expected


The janitor had three or -four
signs carelessly thrown over his
shoulder.
"Those peddlers and tradespeople
don't have any sense he said. I'll
see if these signs will do any good"
For the ianitor had his own trou-
bles trying to make people accept
his authority at its face value.
Behind the janitor came a youth
in the toggery Of the gridiron and
carrying a football. He was, more
over, a youth with keen sense of
the humorous in all cases where
some one else was the butt of the
joke.
One of the nicely lettered signs
small, but neat--that hung from a
cord oyer the janitor's shoulder
caught the youths eye, and he
ehuckled. . - ,ss '''
II ought to do it," he said. "a
fellow ought to oblige a man when
ever he can, and there's nothing
like obeying the regulations. Be
sides, it's good practice"
He put the ball on the sidewalk.
stepped back a few PAGES and made
. running kick. The ball went true.
1t caught the janitor in the vicinity
of the coat tails and nearly knocked
him over. As soon as he regained
his balance he turned angrily.
"Only following instructions,
explained the youth as he picked up
the ball. ''Have to do it, you know,
when you hang out a sign like that. "
The janitor sighed and shifted
the sign so as to hide the lettering.
for it read:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

MY Psalm.
1t may be dark 1t may be light,
The way my path is leading;
But He who formed the day and night
My football aye is needing.
My fields may all be sown with tears
And grief grow In each furrow.
1 shall reap joy in future years.
And-I may reap tomorrow.
These hills l climb seem steep and high,
But more enchanting vision
They will afford me by and by
OF the fair fields Elysian.
Each bitter cup He bids me drink
Is mingled with His sweetness,
And. changed to nectar on the lip.
So taste loves completeness.
l sleep, but my heart waketh-still
l find Him ever near me.
He giveth songs, for It's His will
In dark hours most to cheer me.
And like the happy bird that sings
All night for very gladness
My psalm shall bear me on It's wings
From out the realm of sadness.
My wants are to my Shepherd known,
And He will gently guide me.
He tends and guards me as His own
And loves me though He chide me.
When tired, He maketh me lie down
Till heavenly dreams. like pastures
green
And rivers of sweet peace. have flown
My spirit and her cares between.
And when my pageantry shall be
The shadows of the silent land
His rod and stan will comfort me,
And shall clasp His loving hand.
Then He will bring me to His feast,
The banquet of eternal love;
And. though of all His saints the least
Admit me to the host above.
Rev. A. Parke Burgess. ID, D.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Major Alfred Williams Dead.

Alfred Williams. the oldest Ma
tional Guard Captain in this country,
died at Newark Friday in his eightieth
year. He was elected Captain Of
Company d. Second Regiment, N.
c., n. j.. in July, 1864, and remained
commander of the same company
until April, 1893. Before the civil
war he was Captain of the Union
Blues in Newark, which was SUBJ
sequently made Company d, Second
Regiment, and later Company d,
First Regiment. When the Spanish
American War came, in 1893, Captain
Williams was beyond the age at
which he might serve, and he was re-
tired with the brevet rank of major,
which he retained until his death.
He was well known and liked by
large number of guardsmen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
THE DASclsG Eeo.

little over the edge of the table, to
be able to catch it quickly with your
hand. Place the egg in the center
of the plate, and, putting the thumb
Of the left hand and the index fin
ger Of, the right hand on both ends
Of the egg, give it a sudden twirl,
causing it to turn around in quick
motion. The egg viii gradually
stand ON one end. Then you grab
the plate, and all you have to do
is to keep the egg in motion, which
is not difficult.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Fun with an Eco.

To execute this little experiment.
you need hard boiled egg and a
smooth china plate. To be sure that
the experiment is going to be sue
cessful keep the egg in perpen-
dicular position while it is being
boiled.
Place. the plate upside down on
the table, allowing it to stand out a
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
equilibrist.
In the cIouds.

"What are you moving over SO
far for ?" asked the young man pas
senger on the air ship.
"Well," answered the sweet young
thing, "we're going to pass through
another dark cloud in a minute,
and you wrinkle my waist dreadful
ly every time you kiss me. Indian
apolis Sun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Christian Faith.

Christian faith is grand cathedral
with divinely pictured windows. Stand
ing without, you see no glory nor can
possibly imagine any; standing within.
every ray of light reveals harmony
of unspeakable splendors. Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Her Remedy.

do you ever have any trouble in
your culinary Department." asked
Mrs. Oldcastle.
"No," replied her hostess. Il have
an old fashioned herb medicine that
/ take regular Josiah turns up his
nose at it, but it beats all the doc
tors" Chicago Record Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
AN EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT
CONDITION..

You are probably fond of outdoor
exercise, and indulge in driving, walk
ing or skating, yet each pleasure has
its drawback. You find your hands,
lips and other exposed parts roughened
and chapped by the cold atmosphere.
This could be obviated or the condi-
tion cured by ParOla Cream. Instant
relief from the burning sensation. For
sale by Henry NJ. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
WHY ARE YOU so BEAUTIFUL

Somebody thinks you are, they think
SO nine times out of ten, because your
expression is good. Beauty of express
sion depends largely upon the teeth.
Are yours good and pearly? If not, 60
TO your pharmacist and ask for FlOra-
foam. A perfume of the flowers with
Peroxide Of Hydrogen. For sale by
Henry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

Something for present, not
too expensive? Yes, madam. These
monographs are very popular"
''But are they good?"
GIVE sold great many and had
no complaints. l need hardly say
more, madam. They speak for them.
selves" Punch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
A Year Book And Guide.

You frequently hear mention of
dead languages Well, some facts are
even deader, but these are not the
kind that The Tribune Almanac deals
in. By way Of verifying that, just
take cursory glance over the issue
for 1904, which is now on sale. 1t is
not an Almanac in the dictionary
sense of the word, but is really
ready reference and guide book, con-
tanning everything that such COM
pilation ought to have. And the
material has been garnered and sifted
and tested with the utmost care SO as
to secure absolute accuracy, or at
least get as near to it as honest,
painstaking endeavor will bring one.
Herein will be found perfect gold
mine of information on topics of
interest, not only to every American,
but likewise to all who care to know
abouttus, outlaws, population, officials,
and so forth.
There isn't anything missing in the
way of records which the average
man will want to know about. 1t
doesn't matter what the subject
game laws, pension legislation, sport
ing statistics, facts about universities,
colleges, patriotic societies, population,
public officials, to say nothing of
condensed guide Of New York city,
map of the underground railroad
system, showing the location of
stations, and a table telling railroad
distances, fares, etc.
In fact, it is really not an exagger-
alton to say that of hundred and
one things sane person wants to
know, at least ninety-nine will be
found in The Tribune Almanac.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

Aue LlmIt.

Bacon understand thirty years
Is the average age of an ostrich.
Egbert-They can't bury their
heads and imagine they are alive
after that time, ! suppose Yon-
kers Statesman.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
PreservarIve.

'Such a wife. How does he keep
his temper?"
1n alcohol. Detroit Free Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
Keeping M eats.

Meat should not be laid on the
ice, as that draws out the juices. Il
fresh killed allow it to get chilled
before putting in cold storage. 9th
erwise the animal heat is driven in
side and causes fermentation, which
is poisonous. Do not let chops and
steak rest against one another,
much. less ham and steak.
All meats and poultry require a
cool, dry atmosphere. If necessary
to hang them suspend with the
choicest and tender parts down.
Hang lamb and mutton by the
shank and poultry by the feet.
a 81 More Active.
Hicks-Oh, | never even notice
him any more.
Wicks-Is that so?
Hicks-Yes. Nothing disgusts
me more than dead beat.
Wicks-Oh, they don't bother me.
It's the live ones that make me
tired. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

The Perter-Great Scott ii How,
am / going to hold my umbrella up
with all these parcels Happily I
haven't quite forgotten my old pro-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15


Pennsylvania Railroad Tour to Cali
fornia and New Orleans Mardi Gras.
A personally-conducted tour to
Southern California will leave New
York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and
Pittsburg, by special train over the
Pennsylvania Railroad, on February
IL. The route of the tour will be via
New Orleans, stopping at that point
three days to witness the Mardi Gras
festivities. The special train will be
continued through to Los Angeles.
from which point tourists will travel
independently through California and
on the return trip.
The special train in which the party
will travel from New York to Los
Angeles will be composed of high
grade Pullman equipment, and will be
in charge of a Pennsylvania Railroad
Tourist Agent.
The round-trip rate, $3.50, covers
transportation and all expenses on the
special train to Los Angeles, includ-
ing seat for the Mardi Gras Carnival.
From Los Angeles tickets will cover
transportation only, and will be good
to return at any time within nine
months, via any authorized trans
continental route, except via Port
land, for which an additional charge of
$500 is made. ia8a 4H
For complete details and further in
formation, apply to Ticket Agents;
Tourist Agent, No. 1858 Fifth avenue,
New York; Court street, Brooklyn,
789 Broad street Newark, N. j.; or
Geo. w Boyd, General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia, Pa. gs
The New Yoek Tribune Almanac.
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Tribune Almanac just invest a
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pleased you'll be. The 1904 one will
be on sale January l, and may be had
from your newsdealer, through your
local paper or direct from The Trib-
une Office, New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-02
\ LETTER TO OUR READERS,

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The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-02
PROFIT IN SJGAR CANE SYRUP
Some Facts Homeeekers ought to Consider.

industry. Moreover for the first time
iii hat a century the ratio of increa Sc
IN lhe worlds production of cane su-
gar has exceeded that made from
peeJs' the percentage of increase in
me former product i'm five years being
ABOUT double that of the latter. The
-FOUR years, from 10000 to 1902-04 in
TiuSlNe. We're each in its turn record
breaking years for the production of
zane sugar The previous high record
crop t5,53O,00O tons was that of 1894
30; the crop made just before the out
preak Of the revolution in the most
important producer. Cuba.
The high record crop in the history
OIL the worlds beet sugar production
was that of 1901-02 Since that date
there has been a decline in production
IN Europe amounting to 1000 600 tons,
nut the present years estimated out
put sun shows a Considerab BILE increase
over that of five years ago. The re-
port says that about 20 per cent. of the
cane sugar of the world is now an
nually produced on semi-tropical is
lands. The prospective output of 1903
or leading single producers, Cuba and
Java constitute 40 per cent. of the
worlds sugar cane. Why should trop-
zeal countries be looked to for Amer
lcats sugar or syrup supply, when
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, MISSISSIPPI
pi Louisiana and Texas have the
capacity for supplying not only the
United States, but the entire world.
America has a population of about
SO,OO0,000 people and the estimated con-
sumption by the last report was 709
pounds of sugar per capita, and the
Importation of sugar alone was about
$3.50, 000 600.
Georgia and Florida alone, to say
nothing of the cane growing states, has
growing area sufficient to stop at
least the outflow of 500, 900, 600 per an
mum in the next ten years. This be-
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To those who are deeply interested
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locations. after learning what they
wish to pursue. Joseph Tillman.
Quitman, Ga, Aug. l, 1904.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-02
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JULY ESTABLISHED
NEW RAIN RECORD.
And August started OF with a.
DOwnpOur of Half an Inch.

anu AUGUST VII WIN a.
DOwnpOur of Half an Inch.
Though the weather record establish
ed for July is not yet complete, the
officials here have progressed in the
compiling sufficiently far to announce
that new record for the month, as
far as rainfall is concerned, has been
Established. The total downpour for
the month WAS 1924, an excess of .06 of
an inch over the heaviest July rains
since lS70,l when the Weather Bureau
was established.
Not content with the thorough wet
ting that had been given Savannah
during the month that has just closed
Jupiter Pluvius began the new month
with rain. The shower did not pass
over the city until 6 o'clock i'm the
evening. and then the rain continued
less than half an hour. During that
short interval, however. a total of .55
of an inch of rain fell.
II close 10 he average, August
should not be an unusually wet month
The average rainfall is 1S1 inches. The
heaviest August rain on record. how
ever. occurred during the month in
1898. when the total rainfall footed up
% - inches, nearly double that Of last
month.