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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

DAILY. ! Daily, except Sunday. Stops
signal.
Trains leave South Danvllle as follows:
FOR Iittston and Scranton IL "A m and 22l
ana % m weekdays; 10 IL a III daily.
For Pottsyile, Reading and Philadelphia
IL a M and 2 q m weekdays.
For lIazleton, II n m and 2 81 and $50 pm
weekdays.
For Lewisburg, Milton, Williamsport, Lock
Haven, Remove and Kane, IL 10 p IN week-
days; Lock Haven only, 8 il IN and 81 d IN
weekdays for Wiliansport and intermedi
ate stations, . II IN and 81 p m weekdays.
For Bellefonte, Tyrone, Phillipsburg and
Ciearheld, . II IA m and IL 10 m week days.
For Harrisburg and intermediate stations.
II IN, II 10 IN and 81 IN week-day
II p m daily.
For Philadelphia (via Harrlsburg) Balti.
more ana washington, II Il IN and and u Is
ana ol IN weekdays; 81 p III daily.
For Pittsburg (via Harrisburg 9 IL a m and
5l IN weekdays; 81 p m daily; (via Lew
istown Junction) II Il m and II l5 p m week.
days via Lock Haven) II IN and IL Is D
m weekdays.
Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Cars run on
through trains between Sunbury Williams
port ana ERIE: between Sunbury and Phila-
delpha and Washington and between Harris
burg, Pittsburg and the West.
For further information apply to ticket
agents.
W. w. ATTERBURY, J. II. WOOD,
General Manager. Pass'r Traffic Mgr
GEO. w. BOYD. General Passr Agt.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

Court Of CoBlnion Pleas Of Montour Countu in
Re First and Partial 1ccount Of s. Y. Th0n,I.
son, Trustee for Creditors Of r. " Gr0re.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed Auditor to make distri-
button of the balance in accountants hands
and that the Auditor will meet all persons in
terestrd at his Office, No. 22l Mill street, Dan
NONEM BEI, 1904, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon, when and where they shall make their
claims or be debarred from coming in upon
the fund.
Oct. II, 1901. CHARLES V. AMERMAN
AUDITOR,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

For man who worked hard all day. says the New
York SUM- to come home and find his supper uncooked
his house cold his children running the streets and his
wife drunk on the floor is trife exasperang'' 1t is
indeed and if he allows himself the emotional relief of
beating her. it would little rough to send him to
the whipping post for it.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

! For school direotols--men of hon.
esty and capability, whose only aim il.
seeking election is the proper educa,
tion of the young and the economical
ana just administration If tie business
affairs OF the school beard.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

5. The American people certainly ''easy We
allow few hundred dIers to tramp the country
living off the sofhearted people who 'never turn tramp
away empty handed The result is that we have class
that thinks the world them living It seems use
less to keep saying that the 'unwasled tribe should
never he fed but the statement should become law so
that everyone who feeds tramp commits a msdemeanor
1t should not be forgotten that it takes ut least two to
make tramps life possibeone to tramp and the other
O feed him
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
A UDIToR'S NOTICE.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE
ESTATE Of james l.. Rieht, Late Of The Borough
Of DahrHe, 1iontOur County, deceased.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
Orphan's Court, of Montour County, to make
distribution OF the balance in the hands OF / he
accountant TO and among the parties entitled
thereto, Will sit to perform the duties OF his
appointment, at his Office, Il0 Mil ST. Dam
Vllie, "a, on Thursday, the 3rd. day OF Nov
ember, A. d., 1901 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, when
ami where all parties interested are requested
10 attend, or be forever debarred from any
share OF said fund
RALPH KISNER,
IanVille. IA. Oct. TO- lai Auditor.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

The rains and haws of last week have settled the
drought question very efectualy everywhere between
Kentucky and Maine, at least for the present Where
the ground was frozen deeply perhaps the relief will be
only temporary, because the rain unable penetrate
the soil, but the warm rain, doubt opened way and
the water penetrated to the desired depths filling the
sources of the wells and streams
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

The man who manufactures adulteraed food
'says the Philade pha Inquirer and sells it for what it
is not is thief and rascal and deserves the severes
punishment that the law give him." If Pennsy.
vania is starting reforms who knows but she may
yet get around to her politicians.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

During the year 1904, 564 fatal accidents occurred
in the anthracite coal regions and 272 wives were made
widows and nearly 500 children left without fathers
The business of anthracite coal mining is perhaps the
most hazardous next to raroadng of any pursued by
men in this Commonwealth
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

New York millionaire is going to build hotel
where honest working people may eat drink and sleep for
fifty cents day. This will give Senator Tom Platt
president of the express company and its attorney in the
senate of the United States opportunity to save some
thing.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years of
scientific research by
DR.. kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
At Private Sale.

The 10 acre farm situated in Lib
erty twp, one mile south of Moores-
burg, known as the old Boudman
place. For further particulars ad-
dress, G. B. BoUDMAN,
29 Brown Ave, Milton, Pa.
LOO
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

New Jersey reports having killed backsnake on
last Wednesday that than six feet long. Her
weather prophets prophesying mild winter.
They may be right but what the dickens snake do
ing in foot of snow That throw blanket the
whole story.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
A ADM1NIsrRATRIX NOTICE!

Estate of Charlcs w. Kola. deccused, tate Of the
B0rougd Of DHoHie, NDatour Co., Pa.
Letters of administration on the above es.
tate, having been granted to the undersigned
all persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate are hereby requested to make i'm
mediate settlement and those having claims
are notified to present them properly authen-
ticated for payment, To
MRS. MARGAREf KIM, Administrators
DnnNlllc. pn
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
TO c0NSUMPTIVEs.

The undersigned having been rcstorcd 10 heaItb
by simple means, after suffering for several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease Consumption, is anx ious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure, To
those who desire it, he will cheerfully send free
OF charge) copy of the prescription used, which
Asthma, Catarrh. Bronchitis and all throat and
lung Maladies. He hopes all sufferers will try
ms remedy, as it is invaluable. Those desiring
and NAV prove Blessing, will please address.
Rev. EDWARD DA,WILSON, Brooklyn, New York.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
d. AUST LUTZ, Editor and Proprietor.

INrELLGENCER oldest weekly, Democratic
this section of the enjoys the distinction
county circulation all the weeklies
county,
by thousands Republican
Friday Danyi the Monour county,
s0O in advance 2j paid advance
will be disc ntnued until all option
of the publ sher.
Rate of advertising made known application. Address all
communications to
THE INTELLIGENCER, Danville, Pa.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
EAECUTRlX'S NOTICE,

Z
Estate Of Bonhdm II. Gedrhdrt, late of Dan
rHte, Pa, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters tesla
mentary upon the estate OF the said b. X.
Geartart have been granted to the under
signed. All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment, and those
having claims or demands against the same
will make them known without delay to
MARY LOUISA GEARHART,
EXecutriX, Danville, Pa.
VI to ROBERT l.. GEARHART
at First National Bank Da
pu
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

Trespass notices for sale at this
Office. Two for 5 cents or % cents
per dozen.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

Last winters session Of Congress the shortest.
ong session. in ninety years. If the President carries
ont his threats about forcing the railroad freight rate leg
lsation this will be the longest ''short session.
record
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
EXECUTORS' NOTICE.

Estate Of Frederick lfoSer, late of VdUev
Township, M0ntour County, Pa, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testment-
ary upon the estate of tine said Frederic
MoSer have been granted to the undersigned
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested To make payment and those having
claims or demands against the same will
make them known without delay. to
PETE c. MOSER
RICHARD B. MOSER
Executors, Strawberry Ridpt IN
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

According to Professor Wiley of the Bureau of Chem
ry there few articles of food that imprisoned.
We dom mind that if only the cook doesn't leave.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

W WANTED-Quickly, few persons to
represent long established wholesale
house among retail merchants and
agents. Local territory of few counties.
SIS salary and expenses paid weekly.
Expense money advanced. Commission
extra. Permanent engagement. Bust
ness successful. Previous experience not
essential. Enclose self-addressed enve-
lope. Address, SUPERINTENDENT TRAVEL
ERs, 325 Dearborn St, Chicago 12t
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

The dishes and silver at the st Regis Hotel in New
York marked with anchor This it is supposed, is
hint to souvenir collectors who prey hotels and
restaurants.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure TO know of the wonderful
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
A DMlNIsTRAroR's NOTICE,

Estate Of Harry H. Heberlipg late Of Uashino
toauiHe Borough, deceased
Letters of adm 'nistr lton on the above es.
tate, having been granted to the undersigned
all persons knowing themselves indebted Ia
said estate are hearty requested to make I'M
mediate settlement anl those having claims
are notified to present them, properly authen-
ticated for payment, to
JOHN o. HEBERLING, Administrator
Washingtonylile, Pa
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou.
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
ommendedfor everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedyyou need. lthas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor 10 pur
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers OF this paper
who have not already tried it, may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how TO
find out ifyou have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and f-,En~
send your address to .ss7=s,E tia 7z.s.as.
hamton, N, Y. The =Assa;ll.. lssl..s.{ltg5 ~
regular fifty cent and Home Of ssamp-Root,
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake hut remember the
name Swamp-Root, DIR. Kilmers swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. V, on
every bottle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
BANKRUPT NOTICE.

BANKRUPT NOTICE.
IN The District Court Of The United States,
for the jfidile District Of Pennsylvania.
In the matter of M hS
Harry X. Manett, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Harry II. Manett of the
Iown of Danville, County of Montor and
state ar Pennsylvania and district aforesaid,
a Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
OF November y. ID. 1891, the said Harry X
Mnnelt was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and
that the filst meeting of his creditors will be
held at the office of the Referee in the Borough
OF Sunbury, Noven Der 18th, 1904, at which
their claims, examine the Bankrupt, elect a
trustee ana transact such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
NJ. IL. TAGGART,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Sunbury, Pa Nov. 18th. 1901.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In Re Partnership Of S. Bailey O.
Co., Late Of DanUilEe, Montour
County, Pem'a.
The undersigned auditor appointed bv tbe
Court OF Common Pleas OF Montour County y
10 make distribution OF the balance in Tie
hands OF the Receiver of the abOve-named
partnership to and among the arlics entitled
thereto, VIII sit to perform the duties of his
appointment, at his office, ll0 Mill Street
Danville Pa, on Tuesday, the 10Th. day OF
October, a. d, 1901, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, when
ana where all parties interested are requested
70 attend, or be forever de6arred from any
shurl If said fund.
Dant lie, Pa, RALPH KISNER,
Oct. ., 1871. Auditor
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20

Honesty is the best policy, always.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-01-20
UDIToR'S NOTICE.

Danville. Pa. Oct. 10. 1904.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07
A BIG VALENTINE.

Nearly half a million acres of government lands returned to entry will be opened next Valen- tine day, February 14th. These lands will be thrown open for al- most nothing under the home stead law known as the Kin kaid Act" in section lots of $40 acres each. They are located in the richest part of western Ne braska, tributary to North Platte and Sidney, reaching along the North Platte river for about sixty miles. As this is the last distribution of free homes that the United States Government will ever make in Nebraska, there will be a grand rush of homesteaders. In order to get a good location, applicants should be at North Platte or Sidney not later than February 10th.
 Inquire of J. V. Patterson of North Platte, Neb., or of J. H. Lothrop, G. A., 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07
THE ARKANSAS
 LEGISLATURE.

In order to keep up with the proceedings of the Arkansas leg islature send in your subscript- ion at once for the Arkansas Ga zette. Weekly edition 3 months 25 cents, daily 3 months sub- scription costs only $1.95.
 The Gazette has trained re- porters in each branch of the legislature and will report the proceedings accurately each day. The Gazette is the states lead ing and largest newspaper. ten pages daily and twenty-four to thirty-two pages each Sunday. The Gazette contains all the news of the world furnished by the Associated Press, all the news of congress, all the news of Russo Japanese war. accurate and con- plete reports of the cotton, stock and graiu narkets, the proceed ings of the sfs e supreme court,
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
To the Jackson Probate Court for the Sale of the Lands Belong ing to the Estate of Isaac Scott, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as ancillary administrator of the estate of Isaac Scott, deceased, will apply to the Probate Court of Jackson county, Arkansas, on the 14th day of February, 1905, or on the first day thereafter on which said court shall be in session, for the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Isaac Scott, deceased, to-wit: The e IA of the SC IA of section l2, and the 1-4 of the IA of sec tion 13. all in township 12, north, range 3 west also 30 acres off the north side of lot two of the IA and ten acres off the north side of the east half of lot and the west half of lot 8, all in the w IA of section and the west 1-2 of lot of the W 1-4 of section T, all in township 12, north range ?, west, all in Jackson county Arkansas. Given this January llorii, lStiii 1905.
 J. R. COX, Aneiliary Administrator Estate of Isaac Scott Deceasedf s6w4t
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07

the news of the state house, all the news of Arkansas, furnished by correspondents in every part of the state.
 The Sunday Gazette contains features of special interest to the ladies. All the society news of the state, Ida Innerly's letter on the Four Hundred of New York, Mary Deans fashion let ter, Franklin Fyles' dramatic letter. An excellent story by we'll known writers, each one complete. All the news of the Arkansas Federation of Women's clubs and many other interesting and timely articles. Send in your subscription at once.
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 Daily Issue, one month, 65c; three months, .95; six months, $3.5O; one year, $6.5O. Sunday Issue, $2 per pear.
 Weekly Issue, $1.0O per year; six months, 50c; three months, 25c.
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Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07

We have employed the services of one of the best letter ano
 monogram engravers in the country. Call and be convinced. Palace Jewelry Store. 34b7t
 James Hunt of Dexter, Mo-, paid the amounts due w. F. Bishop and others by his brother, Clyde, and secured the release of the prisoner, both leaving on No. 20 for the formers home. Our line of valentines this sea- son surpasses anything we have ever had before. You will re- gret it if you fail to see this handsome assortment of art nov cities. l. D. Price. 41dtd
 For cleaning, pressing and re- pair work take your clothes to T. w. Shaver's shop on Second street, recently purchased of l Mortensen Bros. All work care fully and promptly attended to.
 Burton Arnold is still seriously i'll. An operation was performed Saturday.. The trouble is an ab- cess back of the ear and the operation was a very delicate one. However, MT. Arnold ap- peared to be better Monday. Batesville Bee.
 Commercial Agent N. R. Pritch- ard of the Norfolk & Western, with headquarters at Little Rock but frequent visitor to New port, has been transferred to Memphis, a promotion with his system, succeeding T. l. Collins. He has the congratulations of Newport friends.
 Wanted-1O, 900, GOO feet black walnut timber. We buy in any quantity from one tree up and pay spot cash on the ground after inspection. Write for particu- lars. Wire or phone at our ex- pense. James Colbert & Co.,, Tupelo, Ark. 38btf
 Read the Daily and Weekly Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07
eNNNANNNNN $ HERE AND THERE. :
 So~~~~~ANN~NNN%%Ns

Paints and oils at Jacocks' drug store. 42b7t
 A beautiful line of valentines at I. D. Prices. 41dtd
 J. R. Davis came up from Au- vergne Tuesday.
 MT. W. B. Empie was much better Tuesday.
 When you want drugs go to Jacocks' drug store. 42b7t
 J. w. Lindley was down from Battle Axe Monday.
 We want you for customer. Jacocks, the druggist. 42b7t
 Valentines at I. D. Prices, comic and sentimental. 41dtd
 Telephone your prescriptions to Jacocks' drug store. 42b7t
 Ar-Ka-No cough syrup, 25c, guaranteed, at Jacocks. 42b7t
 s. o. Massey left Monday for Cotter on business trip.
 Weather strips, rubber and part rubber at Jack sons. 42dtf
 Weather strips, rubber and nart r1hher at ,JacksOn's. 42dtf
 F. R. Dowell of Tuckerman at tended court here Tuesday.
 w. H. Barnes was registered at the Hazel Monday night.
 For Rent Two unfurnished rooms. Apply to 414 Laurel street. 38dtf
 The ice is slick, but our porter gets there on time. Jacocks, the druggist. 42b7t
 For the latest and up-to-date styles in bags go to Palace Jew elry Store. 34b7t
 
 D. E. Morgan and Dr. J.. R. Bentley were up from Olyphant Monday night.
 Thos. Humphreys of Grand Glaize was a Newport visitor Monday night.
 The better acquainted we get the faster our business grows. Jacocks, druggist. 42b7t Dr. Roseborough of Batesville was Newport visitor Monday night and Tuesday.
 James Sanders and J. M. Gib- son of Jacksonport left Monday afternoon for Searcy.
 Wm. Snyder, an old Newporter, was here Tuesday from Little Rock attending court. Miss Mabel Padgett has re- turned home to Batesville, after a visit to Mrs. Narcie Minor.
 Corn chops, corn and oat chops, bran, timothy hay and all kinds of feed at Bowen's Cash Store. Dr. R. G. Lightle is said to be seriously i'll with pneumonia at the home of his mother at Searcy.
 No meeting of the council was held Monday evening, as there 1. was no important business to come up.
 For Sale-New Schaffer piano with mandolin attachment, for cash or by installments. Call at Elfrank's. 35btf
 W. B. Robinson of the Iron Mountain freight office was out again Tuesday, after several days sickness. Walter Wood has been sick for several days at the Hazel with tonsilitis, but is about able to take to the road. J. B. Knight and Dr. T. w. Toler of Swifton were visitors to Newport Tuesday, attending court as witnesses.
 I. D. Price has the handsomest line of valentines ever shown ln Newport. Real works of art and
 -, A1J+J
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07

Tear off this coupon and send in
Newport daily independent., 1905-02-07

For fine letter and monogram engraving go to the Palace Jew elry Store. 34b7t
 c. E. Hipolite came in over the Choctaw Tuesday. He is the popular representative of the Newport Grocer Company on the main line of the Choctaw.
 During the month of Feb ruary we wifi continue to sell for cash only. Wolff Goldman Mere. Go. 34btf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29
SHERIFF. SALE.

18th Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish, La. No. 1888.
Barker Parker Mfg. Co. vs.. Silas d..
Jones.
BY virtue of a writ OF seizure and
sale issued out of the above court in
the above entitled suit, have seized
and will offer for sale at the front
door of the court house in COlfax. La.
between the hours prescribed by
law for judicial sales ON
SATURDAY, AUGUST IL, 1905.
the following described property,
seized as the DEFENDANTS property,
viz:
One lot Of jewelry consisting OF col
lar buttons, scarf pins, dress buttons
sets. sleeve buttons, emblem pins
lace pins, waist sets. charms or lock.
cts, bracelets, ribbon pins, belt bnck'
les or pins, gold rings and scarf pins
filed rings, chains, fobs, etc., as pei
inventory. :,
Tsrms-TO be sold for what 1t vii
bring. ON twelve months credit Will
approved security, purchaser to pay
all costs I'm cash. and the right to pay
all cash reserved to purchaser.
NJ. +. SWAFFORD, Sheriff.
July IL. 1905.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mrs. w. A. Jones and Miss Belle
Blackwood, accompanied by Master
Earl Jones, left last Sunday night to
visit relatives in Bienville parish, but
when they got to Hodge, a station
this side OF Ruston, they were inform
ed that they would not be permitted
to go through the quarantine lines at
Ruston, and had to remain at that
place all day and take the next train
back to WINFIELD. They returned
to Colfax Tuesday morning consider
ably outdone by their trying expert
ence, as we'll as being tired out from
remaining on the train SO long.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-07-29

Mr.. Jas. s. Brett, of Ratcliff, Texas,
renews his subscription, and says: Il
want to keep posted about the hap
penings in old Grant, and the Chron-
icle is the best means to that end. y
Such statements as this, coming as
they do from every quarter, makes it
unnecessary for us to advertise the
fact that we endeavor to publish all
current news that is OF public interest