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The Morris County chronicle., 1904-01-15
DO WOMEN USE sOAp7

We presume some of them do for
some purposes, washing clothes for in
stance. For toilet and bath really ell
egant and refined people use prepara-
tionS that render the skin soft and
smooth, most faStidiouS persons favor
ing Orris an Almond Meal A per-
feet soap substitute. For sale by Hen
ry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-01-15
Supreme Ability.

Friend Your new heavy villain
seems adapted to the role.
Theatrical Manager-Ye Yes. He
can pronounce the word revenge
with fourteen RS and look it with
thirtY.-Judge.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-01-15
sumcient Reason.

Mr.. Borem-I can't imagine VIII.
she was out when | called.
Miss Pert Why, didn't you JUS
tell me she knew you we're coming
philadelphia Ledger.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-01-15

81 ~ asnAy .Ma1i9a4
3a9ysEA ssmoaT s4stgfaas lgl9a
igs s4-ll
IsT a FFfGH Na0i19e 1fsoe
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
Peace signs are Hard to find.


It is difficult to discover a trace Of
signs of the possible maintenance of
peace, whereas those of war are easily
visible and are Of foremost serious
ness, says a dispatch from st. Peters
burg.
1t is a fact as yet scarcely known
that the entire Tenth army corps Of
Kharkoff, commanded by Gen. Sloutch-
ewsky, consisting of the Ninth divi-
sion of infantry Of Poltava, the Thirty
first division OF cavalry from KhaTkoff,
and the Fifty-first brigade Of reserve
infantry, including artillery, has been
equipped with baggage and the corps
ordered to be transported with the
least possible delay to Manchuria,
The corps consists Of 37,0ee men. :
simultaneously the government,
agents are making Inquiries for extern
sive transport accommodation OF the
leading shipping firms, asking for
freight rates, but they have refused to
give advance quotations.
Among the ofticial classes it is found,
the opinion prevailing in Russia Isl
that Il is virtually at war with Japan,
although what Is actually being done.
in the way Of assuming strategical po-
sitions is concealed by both sideB.
When the time comes the Russians,
say you viii find that Just as many
Russian troops have been smuggisd in
TO desirable points In Corea as Jap
ansse, who are here well known to. be
pouring In,
There are also constant expressions
Of puzzled curiosity as to what Ger
many is doing. Evidently q strong
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

arms. but had always been remark
able for an unusual amount of nerv-
business, almost amounting to horror,
with regard TO anything of the kind, in
consequence OF an accident, with a
tragical termination, which he had
once witnessed. DR.. jeremiah Cart
wright, recalled at this juncture, here
stated his firm conviction that the
wound had not been self-inlicted,
which ne proceeded to prove, to his
own satisfaction and the entire be-
wilderment Of everybody else present,
by the aid of a great many polysylla-
bic expressions and a torrent of pro-
fessional phraseOlogy, which swept
everyone on their feet, but which, on
beng Uttered down for the benefit of
the unlearned, merely amounted to
the following facts, viz, that the edges
Of the wound, by which the bullet had
made its entrance, were torn and
laceratsd, as well as blackened and
burnt by the action of the gunpOw-
der, that the skin in the vicinity of
the wound was bllstered, the bleeding
slight, and chiefly from the orihce OF
exit, and the two openings in the
scalp nearly opposite each other.
DR.. Cartwright, having brought his
evidence to a conclusion, now gave
place 20 another witness, and one in
whose power It might be to help to
unravel the mystery. This last was
the guard OF the 1850 train-an in
aelllgent looking man, who, with a
bandage round his head and one arm
q . sling, bore tokens OF the injuries
NJ had received In jumping from the
9rAIa while Il was IN motion.
On being questioned as to what he
knew Of the matter, he replied. with
ont any hesitation, that he remem-
bsued the fourth carriage from the
oaEiAe well. and the passengers that
Il contained in that particular com.
partment
was he sure that there was more
fhan one passenger in thRt compart-
nent Of the carriage referred tor
Sure and certain he was. There
were two Of them. He could swear
% q Didn't one Of them. the taller
~ the two, tip him handsome to lock
them "a 90 that they might have the
carriage 70 themselves for the Jour
neyg
And aid you lock them in. and are
quite enre thet thor were both to-
ather ~ the eafrlase when the train
ainrted9''
Certain sore no vas. He see them
hcih foretbef q the compartment AZ
ffnl6 passed him. Just before he
lin 80 intD his yam
fs Aftael mere VA aay-
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
CHAPTER XII.
The Other PASSENGER.


The inquiry into the death Of NJ.
Silas Burritt was held at the Wheat
sheaf," in the long, low room usually
dedicated to the flowing bowl and the
promotion of social intercourse.
The same routine having been OBJ
served as on that previous occasion.
DIR. jeremiah Cartwright was called
20 prove the finding OF the body-its
position. appearance and subsequent
removal TO the vestry OF the old
church. aud his examination OF the
Misunderstanding in the discovery
Of q wound, with two orifces. showing
that the bullet which had caused it
had traversed the head completely.
Other scientific evidence followed,
which is suppressed.
BF. Edward Burritt was then called,
and went through the form of identi-
flying the deceased as his father, Mr..
SilRs Burritt. merchant, Of Timber
Lane. City. aged so. He entirely mega
fiyed the theory of self-destructiOn,
stating that his father, TO his certain
knowledge. had not only never pos
sessed anything in the shape Of fire
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

Recovering himself. he jumped from
his van and alighted on his feet, but
was struck by a fragment of some
thing and knocked down. He rose to
his feet again, though suffering from
wounds in the head, hand an knee.
and saw sight the like of which he
had never seen before. With his KEYS
in his hand, he ran up and down the
line, hardly knowing what he was
doing. AS soon as he began to get
his senses back, which had been pref.
ty we'll knocked out of him, he I'm.
locked all the doors of the carriages
that he came to, though they were
already unlocked on one side. After
he had done all he could, he went and
sat down by the side of the line, for
he began to turn faint and dizzy.
While he sat there he saw a tall.
rather thin, elderly gentleman max.
ing his way slowly towards him. who
limped a little as he walked. Az this
latter came nearer he recognized him
as being the same individual who had
given him the tip, and told him to
hoNP AhSbhH CAo1 AAnh kEhLAnk mo
the carriage.
Witness noticed that his face was
CHASTITY, and that he breathed like a
man who had been running 4 race.
but naturally put 1t down to the ter
rible shock and the fright caused by
the accident. As he came up to him,
he 1.-THE guRrd) spoke to him and
said, Glad to see you're safe, slri
hope the other gent Is the same?'
But he only stared at him In a queer,
dased sort OF way, without making
any answer, and passed on down the
line.
Az last, after some debate, the yer
diet agreed upon was
Wilful murder against some person
or persons unknown"
Ted Burritt and his friend the doc
tor left the place together.
What win be your next step In
the matter?" asked the latter.
First, to take my fathers body
home-then TO look for his mur-
dererl"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

tween Russia and Japan. England
has already a number OF representa-
tlves preparing to sail. The admir-
atty win send some OF its Rblest OBJ.
servers. since the indispensabilIty OF
them for the security Of the empire In
clines the government to seek ali IN
formation possible from any encounter
between Russian and Japanese ships.
British experts, both naval and mil
itary, believe that II war comes the
Japanese will not only win important
early victories, but viii follow up their
advantages so vigorously that Russia
win be forced to yield the points
which the mikado's government de-
clines to debate. The opinion prevails
In admiralty circles that Japan can
clear the seas of formidable Russian
opposition in a few engagements and
thereafter possess the advantage Of
shorter, ampler and safer line Of com
munication than its adversary. In
other words, the sea route of Japan,
connecting, as it does, three great
Japanese ports with excellent rail-
way connections to the interior, is re-
garded as much better artery for
the Japanese military power than the
Siberian railway for the Russian mill
tary power.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

thing about either of them that helped
to FIX his attention upon them, he an
swered that THE taller and thinner OF
the two--though they we're both of
them tall and well-growed-seemed
uncommon pertickleF about picking
out a carriage to his mind. He mo-
ticed him looking into several before
he fixed upon that identical compart-
ment and when he had, he beckons
TO him 1.-THE guard) and says, Look
here!' he says, me and my friend, we
don't want nobody else getting in
here. We want this here carriage to
ourselves till we get TO London. Take
this he says. and don't you let no
body else In whatever So l says All
right, sir, and locks the door. and
thinks to myself, Anybody would
think as it was a couple Of honey
mooners instead OF two elderly
gents"
Gould he identify the body of the
gentleman who had been shot as the
companion Of the other?"
He both could and would; except
that there had been a sort OF a smile
on his face then and he looked very
different now. In fact, he had struck
him (the guard)-in spite Of the tip
which the other party gave him-as
being by far the agreeabler and most
pleasant-spoken gentleman Of the two;
and he had been most uncommon sor-
ry that he had, on recognizing the
body, because. you see, he had quite
made up his mind that he had es-
capped as well as the other one.
Being asked to explain himself. said
he didn't see much what there was
to explain. What he meant was that
he thought that IL one gent got of
scot free. the other might have done
the same.
What did he mean by the other
having got off scot free, and what
was his authority for speaking as he
did,"
Why. it was simple enough. Being
in the rear Of the train, he was con-
scious of nothing until he found him
self thrown violently on the floor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
cHAPTER xI.-contInued.

"Know me? OF course he does"
was the reply. Didn't l buy him Of
q drunken old Irish woman. and mend
his broken leg for him? And do you
think he's going 20 forget that, though
he Is only a duck?"
They remained pacing up and down
the garden paths until IL was quite
dusk; the doctor persisteDtly con
yersing ON cheerful subjects. and re-
fusing to allow the conversation to
take a morbid turn.
AZ nine O'Clock supper was served,
consisting OF boiled fowl and sau-
saEes.
you'll take a leg and a wing and
bit OF the breast?" said the hos
pitable little man, as he piled HIS
visitors plate. You've got a trying
day before you tomorrow"
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

(Chief Of the Japanese Navy. Who Will
Be Prominent In the, Campaign by Sea-
II 900 troops present Nonohicial OBJ
servers, however, placed the true num-
Der at between 1900 and $4,000. Since
1t was Alexieff's purpose 70 impress
the Japanese with the fltility OF at
lacking such a powerful force as he
had, It is not improbable that he drew
q long bow about his numbers. That
has been a trick Of all generals OF all
nations for all time past.
II the Ficeroy has but 10000 men
in Port Arthur and Dalny--twO Of Rus.
alas three eastern strongholds- is
probable that he has not over 10000
Ia the whole Of MRnchurlA. That
would give him $4,000 in Wladivostolr,
e, 900 railway guards" or small gar
rlsons along the TranBsiberian road,
ana $1,000 reserve which might be
concentrated At any point between
Port Arthur, YladivostolS. and the Yaln
river
To meet this force Of 10000. which
seems to be much scattered, Yladiyo-
stok and Port Arthur being over 300
niles APART Japan has ready for ae-
zion abodt 100000 troops without
calling out either her elandsturn Or
''landwehr."
The reader ehouid be warned
agalnss accepting too readily the ea-
innate Of 16O, 900 for the Russian force
IA ManchnrIa. Il IS, N the nature 81
the case, "a estimate o. rather guess
made on most Imperfect data. The
best anybody can do 81 to guess. The
Russians keep military secrets better
than any other nation. II We aaannaf
lthat the Russians have between 1V0s
COO and $4,000 Troops " Manchuria
wo shall probably be quite safe q
course these troops have temporar,
basas Ia 1lanchnria, but their ultimate
base Is ~ Europe 5000 miles away
With Only q single track feilwRy ioF
mo 81 ieatlon A91lnat ~.
RussIans a fanehp|e re }epenee'
obnld ineditkaig h'e tff
e yf oa1a IS peIi'ea
eno No l|tt
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

There can, OF course, be no land
fighting of Importance between Japan
and Russia, unless Japan either block
AIDES or defeats the Russian ships.
Russian victory on the sea would set
tie the war then and there. England
might step In and ask Russia not to
invade the mikado's territory, a petit
ton which doubtless Russia would be
willing to grant, and then the war
would be over. But II Japan won on
the sea, the land campaign would just
begin. The little Nipponese would.
after a naval victory, try to defeat the
Muscovites on the continent of Asia.
What chances would they have?
The question Of morale is left out In
this discussion, though It is a most
important part Of a soldiers equip
ment. Generalship is also left out Of
consideration, for the event itself
better generals. Merely as far as
numbers go. what are the chances in
the event of a combat?
There are all sorts OF stories con-
corning Russia's forces in Manchuria.
Some observers put the total as high
as 100000. Others say that the rail-
road from Russia, being single track
and some 5000 miles in length, could
not possibly supply over 100000 men
with food, ammunition, clothes, and
other supplies. It is certain that the
road to the far east has been crowded
with troops for a long time. But the
only fact which is known concerning
the number of Russian troops is that
Viceroy Alexieff held d review at
Port Arthur a month or two ago. Tho
review was evidently designed to inn
press the Japanese with Muscovite
power 1t was oflcially announced
at its conclusion that there had been
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
HIS RIGHTS in THE CASE.
How an AssrIsvsd Man Might Abolish
Cat Concerts.

How an AssrieVsd Man Might Abolish
Cat Concerts.
A retired citizen In the southeast
section has been greatly annoyed by
the bowling on his own fence and
shed in the back yard OF big black
cat in the neighborhoOd. Not being
able to sleep, he called upon his at
torneys the other day to discuss with
him what could be done IN the way
Of getting rid OF the cats
There the cat sits every night on
my fence" the sufferer explained,
.and he yOwls and yowls and yowls.
Now, don't want to get into any
trouble with my neighbore, for ] am
a lover Of peace, but l would like to
know II am not justified In putting
stop to it?"
Certainly" replied the lawyer.
Il am well within my rights Il /
shoot the cat, then7"
"Um, we'll, / would hardly like TO
say that" answered the lawyer. "The
eat does not belong to you, as ! IN
derBtand the case?H
mo"
"And the fence doesF
'.Yes.s
We'll, then, think may safely
say that you have a perfect right 70
pull down the fence, - Washington
Times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
The Real struunIe.


The London correspondent of the
New York Herald sends the following:
ALI the civilized world realizes that
underlying the diplomatic fencing
bout is a far greater matter than the
mere safeguarding of Russian inter.
ests in Corea or Of Japanese interests
in Manchuria. It is the universal rec
ignition of this fact that makes every
nation on earth follow the struggle
with breathless attention. All feel
instinctiVely that Japan is but the
supernumerary in the drama. All d.
vine that behind the scenes stands
far greater actor, stands the real pro-
tagonist, awaiting the right moment to
step into the center of the stage.
No doubts exist as to the identity
Of that actor. It is England. The
real issue, in fact, is not shall Russia
or Japan dominate Corea, but this
one: Shall England or Russia rule
supreme in the far east?
Great Britain's policy OF diplomatic
opposition to Russian development
has failed, and the time has come,
apparently, when more energetic
means are to be tried.
This decision upon the part of Eng
land can cause no surprise to any one
who has watched the steady. advance
Pacihcwards of Russia and the oxten-
sion Of her influence in the far east.
Little more remains for her to ac-
compIish before she can enter upon
the work of realizing her ambition to
predominant In Gilman ambition
which England also nourishes. One
or the other must fail. There is not
room for both.
Once that step is successfully taken,
the absorption Of Corea within RUS
sia's sphere Of control, and she has
won the game. Her position Is i'm
pregnable. Pekin Is under her thumb
and the whole Of China lies at her
mercy.
What effective opposition could
England bring to bear against the
designs upon the Chinese empire Of
power firmly established in Corea,
controlling Manchuria, in possession
Of lines OF communication that drain
an immensely rich expanse Of terri
tory with unlimited resources to hand
in the shape OF q hardy, frugal, war
like population to aid with the pres-
tige of victory that is an irresisti-
bic moral force with all Asiatics.
England could do nothing. Il IL
her realization Of the fact that makes
one fear for the maintenance Of peace,
The success Of Russia In the diplo-
matte negotiations now pending
means more than triumph oyer Japan.
Il means lrremediabIe defeat OF Brit
| ish aspiration Ia the far east.
when this fact is recognized it be-
comes easy to account for the provo
cative tone Of the English press,
which is in, such curlously pronounced
( contrast to the correct" attitude Of
tie British government. It becomes
easy 70 explain the hinta thHt Great
Britain cannot and win not allow her
any, Japan, to be crushed.
EITHER the quarrel Is Japan's or Il
Ii Ensland's II II q Japau'a and
ahe chooses to 30 to war 70 settle the
| natter Why should she not be
crushed" II Russia Is more powerful
The fact Is, England has far more ct
/ stake than Japan. Either the terri.
torial EXPANSION Of Russia must be
arrested dsanltsly OF I1ngiand's oaplra'
ions after commerclal supremacy ia
tie far east m1st reihaip ~ unfuihiled
dream
i Under the guise Of . Russ0-Jap'
i. -. y
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
STANDARD onnranohnn

The International on Company Of
Japan. which Is a branch Of the stan
dard on Company, has a large refinery
at Nayetsu, besides owning important
wells on the western proyincez six
ty-o,ghs native companies have been
fotcet % romblne - that lhere are
GOV two competing componi6o. hesthr
81 whom hes Qnetourth tie canrtl
tlontl eonren
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21
cAAPTER xmh
comlna Homo.

Early In the evening Of the same
day Or. Jeremiah was bidding his new
friend "good-byes e be saw him on
from the station.
The train pulled slowly out OK the
station, and the last Wow TED had
10 the Little man showed HIN sand.
ing AZ the end 81 The plaflorm md
Wavlng ~ spectafiee hfis tlo
save Aip 4 RHitlug e 90 q
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

troops. with an uninterruptable line
Of water communications. Under these
circumstances, the balance Of chances
in the first land campaign would
clearly favor the Japanese. though
later Russian reinforcements might
turn the tide.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-01-21

Cyapaneeo eiuisser Of war. IN whoas,
Hands the Preparations for ConGlef
Arc LspdEsd.)
suspicion exists ia the minds az thel
ElAsalans, added to which u the pub
lished fast that the latter portion az
the German emperor's speech at ths
guards barracks has been suppressed.
II IS here stated 70 have referred soi
0ermRny'a policy ~ the far east IA the
event b war, and the conviction RE.
walls here that any aggressive action
~ ire German empqleF ii fhe pFe
snl le would bo sisnsl io
Ftancaq n1sato hlig uno
tfs
The Republican journal., 1904-02-11

This is a good picture of Mr.. G. j.
Carroll of McDonough, Mich, whose
recent recovery, when his disease was
at critical point, was like miracle.
Mr.. Carroll visited many cities search
ing for health, but nothing gave him
relief, until he took Blood Wine. -
So grateful was he for his cure that
he made special trip all the way to
Worcester, Mass, to tell the makers of
Blood Wine" of his experience. This
is what he said:
words fail to express the benefit
have received from Blood Wine ;
and can honestly say but for this med
1cine l should not today be alive.
For nine months 1 suffered continually
from some serious stomach and bowel
trouble which developed into chronic
diarrh@a and threatened my life.
consulted altogether fifteen doctors
IN various cities and none gave me the
slightest hope or relieved my distress.
was wasting gradually sway and each
day saw me weaker. Fortunately saw
Blood Wine advertised and purchased
bottle. l had little faith but took
the medicine faithfully. 1t worked
wonders, and in three days the diar-
rhGa ceased. In three weeks I had
gained twenty-five pounds, and have
used Blood Wine' constantly since.
Now am entirely cured and we'll
man. would not be without Blood
Wine at any cost, and am perfectly
The Republican journal., 1904-02-11
Why the Boy Failed.

He watched the clock.
He was always grumbling.
He was always behindhand.
He didn't believe in himself.
His stock excuse was 81 forgot
He wasn't ready for the next step.
He did not put his heart in his work.
He learned nothing from his blund-
ers.
He felt that he was above his posi-
ton.
He chose his friends among his in
feriors.
He was content to be a second-rate
man.
He ruined his ability by half doing
things.
He never dared to act on his own
judgment.
He did not think it worth while to
learn how.
He tried to make ''bluff'' take the
place of ability.
He thought he must take amusement
every evening.
He did not learn that the best part of
his salary was not in his pay envelope.
Success.
OA9roRTA.
' g; .: M :. z; Z = ;;;.s '''''
The Kelley Institute in Portland, Maine,
on Mnnjoy Hill, is successfully curing
drunkards and drug users. 1yr25@
The Republican journal., 1904-02-11

flag station.
Limited tickets for Boston sold at
$500 from belfast and all stations on Branch
Through tickets to all points West and North
west, via all routes. for sale by l.. W. GEORGE
Agent, Belfast. GEO. F. EVANS
Vice President and General Manager,
F. E. BooTHBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
The Republican journal., 1904-02-11
Daybreak at Rockland.

These verses, reprinted from the
Brooklyn Eagle, are by prominent
New York business man who is we'll
known throughout this part of Maine.
Mr.. De Witt came into Rockland har-
Dor on the Boston steamer one beauti-
full morning last summer. What he
saw as the steamer pushed her way
across the morning waters he quickly
jotted down with his pencil in these
lines. 1t is small but faithful pic
ture, as all familiar with the scene can
recognize. Courier-GaZette.
Flashlight at breakwater,
Stars overhead,
Blue clouds on horizon
Just tinged with red;
Gulls flying lazily,
Ripple on the bay,
Chanticleer a-crOWing
Ushers in the day.
Boston boat a-coming,
Quite little stir.
People walking sleepily
Get aboard O. her.
Vessels in the harbor,
Sails partly set,
Woman with umbrella,
Sign "It's coming wet"
Fisherman in dory,
Fixing up his net;
Hotel in the distance,
The big "Samoset."
Day growing brighter,
Suns about to rise.
Glory everywhere
In the Maine skies.
JOHN E. DEWITT.