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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

The thousands of employees of the
American Steel and Wire Company, at
Wauken. H., are to be allotted one
hour each day for prayers Work is to
De begun with devotional exercises and
another brief interval will be per-
mitted for special prayers. This inno-
gation is expected to follow the en-
ployment of a large number of nom
union workmen imported from DowieS
Zion City.
Mrs Helen NJ. Knickerbacker, of
New York City, and her son. William
"a. Knickerbacker, announced their in
tention to give to Ballston Spa, n. r., a
public library building which, with the
land, will cost $4,000.
The Rapid Transit Board, of New
York City. directed the drafting of
bills to enable the city to build sub
ways in spite of the Belmont Ryan
combine.
Mr.. George Herring, of London. Eng
land, has donated 100000 for General
Booths Salvation Army home coIoni-
cation scheme.
George M. McKelvey, president of
the Youngstown Ohio Commercial
National Bank, sent his family to
church and then shot and killed him
self.
Ernest Powers, a sixteen-y
schoolboy. who stabbed and killed his
teacher, Ebert Wattenberger in the
Second District of McMinn County,
Tenn, last September. was sentenced
to life Imprisonment by a jury at
Athens Tenn.
Mrs. Drusilla Hall Johnson. of
Northampton, Mass, who was 100
rears old on July 80, died the other
hight. She was a daughter of Aaron
Hail. who served in the Revolution.
Former United States Senator Thos.
r. Bard was seriously injured in a
runaway near Oxnard. Cal. Mr.. Bard
was thrown from his buggy into a
ditch, sustaining dislocation and a
fracture of his left leg.
An AUTOMOBILE in charge of Maurice
Cormack, a driver employed by John
A. Steward. of Short Hills, N. j.. ran
over George Chasy, twenty three years
Did. Of No. % Covert street. Jersey
City at New Park avenue and Duff
field street, that city, breaking his left
leg above the ankle.
Seven men committed a daring rob-
berry and safe blowing job in the office
Of the Central avenue car barns of the
Toledo Ohio Railway and Light Com
pany early the other morning. The
robbers secured about 500, but missed
$4,000 which was in the strong box of
the safe which they failed to force
open.
News reached Victoria. B. c., IN the
Australian mail of the wreck of the
bark La Bella, near Weinaboolon, on
the Australian coast, involving the loss
of seven lives and heroism on the part
of a fisherman, William Ferrier. which
caused him to be famed throughout
Australia as hero.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

ps placed on the plate and the next
movement brings it under a die which
forms the lower crust. Then the fruit
Is deposited from the tank and the
plate moves forward. BY this time an
pther lump of dough has been lattened
put and stamped with an initial-such
bis +, for lemon while an automatic
bellows blows puff of -four over the
hough to keep it frorl sticking The
hext movement brings the filed pie
bnd this upper crust together, one OPP
orator being stationed here to adjust
'&he top cover if necessary. Then the
Myered pie comes under the edging
h N which cuts of all scraps and the
Nasses forward on an apron which
/. WA yO the oven.
SixKhe process goes on with all regu-
\ az until 400 pies are lined They
ae tall perfect too perfect, perhaps.
trhey are2 hachine-made, and no con-
dominating hand has touched them
from their initial stage of doughiness
until they are ready to be taken from
the Overland therein lies their chief
virtue. Scientific American
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

WAsHrNGTON

Judge William +. Penfeld. Solicitor
for the State Department, has resigned.
partly because Of Ill health and partly
to re-enter the practice Of law Prest
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Root de-
sired him to remain
A delegation of Western railway OFF.
Gals offered to cooperate with the In
terstate Commerce Commission to ex.
tirpate rebating.
John r. Stevens, chief engineer of
the Panama Canal In his annual re-
port criticises his predecessor, Chief
Engineer Wallace. for expanding
100000 in experimental excavation in
the Culebra cut
Secretary Shaw win dismiss Treas
ury clerks who are habitually broke
and who mortgage their future He
will not make the department a collee-
ton agency for money lenders, He will
also dismiss any employe loaning
money at usurious interest.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
children in somaliiand.

Children are regarded as chief as
set in the belongings of Somali ma
tive. A man may have as many as four
wives. and most Of the patriarchs boast
OF tremendous families One old chief
OF a tribe near Berbera was the head
Of family consisting Of twenty three
sons, twenty-nine daughters and 500
grandchildren. A father sells his
daughters for cameIs and often builds
ur for himself d fortune in this way.
The children are named according to
the circumstances of their birth, as Wa
Berri (born in the morning) or Robleh
born in thu rainl-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
sTEvED sIRLoIN OF BEEF.

After the fillet has been taken out
carefully remove the bones of the sir
loin Spread it fat on table, strew
over it a, little salt and pepper, and
then cover the inside With thin slices
of striped bacon. Lay it on thick
iron saucepan, nearly its size. Add the
bones and as much beef broth as will
nearly cover the joint. AS soon as it
has boiled a few minutes and been
we'll skinned, throw in large bunch.
of savory herbs, leeks and one onion,
stuck with a dozen cloves. An hour
later add two blades of mace and half
a dozen peppercorns. Stew the beef
very gently from four to Eve hours, or
longer Serve with brown caper sauce.
Add what sauce may be needed before
the vegetables are thrown in, and af-
ter the meat is lifted out of the liquor
in which it has been stewed, it will
make very good sauce.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

An enterprising uptown dealer in
"hand-me-down" garments from the
world of society awaited himself Of the
Horse Show week to advertise as fol-
lows:
You phone me, ladies, if you are
saddled with more clothing, furs, laces,
diamonds, jewelry, etc, than you re-
Quire, or il your income has bride on
1t, and will call, prepared to pay
you full value for same, a good bit, in,
gold, without publicity Through es-
tabished association and old acquaint-
ance, my patrons and patronesses are
familiar with the fact that only cater
to the best clientele. All merchaI disc
handled by me is dependable in el5ery
respect. I offer special values at pop.
ular prices. Many Of my goods ara
frequently aired on upper Fifth ave.
nue."--New York Press.
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.
\ HINTS FOR THEN
GUS Exc EPE RI

Gum camDhor s9rinkled around the
haunts Of mice will keep them away
Red ants dislike sulphur. and if it is,
sprinkled in places they frequent they
viii disappear.
Never put warm food of any kind
away in covered dish If you want it
to keep we'll
A tablespoonful of sugar to the stove
backing will add very material lus-
tire to the stove.
Velvet that has become crushed may
be restored by placing the linen side
over basin of hot water.
Table linen in order.to bring out the
bright gloss that makes it attractive
should be dampened considerably.
Green vegetables should be eaten
fresh In buying them be very careful
that the leaves are crisp to the touch.
If you put few drops of the oil Of
sassafras in the places frequented by
black ants you will have no more trou-
BILE from them.
When boiling a cracked egg put a
teaspoonful of salt into the water and
you will find it cooks without any of
the white part leaving the shell
See that the water boils. adding one
teaspoonful of salt to every quart of
water. Always keep the saucepan I'M
covered when boiling green vegetables.
About twenty minutes is the usual
time to cook green vegetables. Ten
minutes is sufficient for green peas,
while some eabbages take nearly an
hour.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
pIE-MAKIKa BY MACHINERY.

Another severe blow for the arts and
crafts has resulted from the arrival in
Philadelphia of the pie-making ma
Chine. It has always been supposed
that making pies was a work for hui
man fingers. Despite the inroads of
machinery on the crafts, the pie arti-
san has stood alone, untouched by
modern inyentiveness. It was thought
that a pie was too complicated and in
dividuaI creation ever to be produced
by brainleSs mixers and trimmers and
Etampers.
Now comes this pie-making machine,
Ito standardize the pie and destroy its
individuality and then to multiply and
cheaper it. One man, three boys and
the machine turn out from sixteen to
eighteen pies minute in the Philadel-
phia bakery where the pioneer ma
chine has been installed. The inventor
describes his contrivance as boon to
the human race. about ten feet long
and twenty inches wide. An electric
motor furnishes power and gas jet
keeps the forming dies warm. Over
THE machine is suspended tank with
''fIling for 400 pies and in it an agi-
tator revolves to keep the material
from blocking the outlet.
After the paste for crusts has been
properly mixed it is weighed and cut
into proper sized pieces by dough di-
WIDER. A tray full of Jumps of dough
for bottom crusts is placed at one end
bf the machine and another tray. con-
Easning Jumps for top crusts, at the
kther end. At the rear is a stack of
plates automatically fed by a ratchet.
a magnetized arm swings around
picks. up a plate and places it on die
made to receive it. A piece of dough |
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

Several young married women, tick
eted as smart" have adopted sim
pie form Of rest cure, which they prac-
Lice when settled in their winter hunt
}ng quarters After a hard days run
land they often hunt i've times a weekly
they ride home, have tea and bath,
go straight to bed, and eat their din
hers safely tucked up in their
tsdownies." This means rest and sleep
for perhaps fourteen hours. London
Ladies' Field
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
BAKERS, CUsTARD PIE.

Beat up the yolks Of three eggs to a
cream. Stir thoroughly a tablespoon
full of sifted -four into three tablespoon
rfuls Of sugar; this separates the parti-
,cles of -four SO that there will be no
Jumps; then add to it the beaten yolks,
put in a pinch Of salt, teaspoonful
of vanilla and little grated nutmeg;
next the well beaten whites Of the
eggs; and lastly, a pint Of scalded
milk (not boiled which has been
cooled; mix this in by degrees and turn
all into deep pie PAN lined with puff
paste, and bake from twenty-five to
thirty minutes.
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Monument 10 Elephant.

A novel landmark will be RACED by
the commission appointed to condemn
lands for New York City watershed
purposes. 1t is the monument to the
first elephant ever brought to America
This odd memorial stands in the pub
lie square in the town of Somers 1t
was elected sixty years ago in memory
Of sold Bet owned by Hackaiiah
Bailey Mr. BaiEey's brother was a
sea captain. and while taking on a
cargo at an Asiatic port in 1921 he
bought the elephant and brought it
with him to New York on sailing.
vessel 1t took the vessel many
months to reach New York, but tho
elephant stood the trip well. Mr.. Bal
ley bought the animal from his brother
ana started out to exhibit her. He
made her walk the entire distance Of
forty miles to SomerS where he put.
40 a tent and founded the first circus
in America, The circus afterward
made tour of the States, and Bailey.
who made fortune, erected the mon
ument to the animal whiesl brought
him wealth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
MoRRIsrowN PosroRvIeE.
open from in the Morning Untu z
Ia the Evening.
MArIs crosr.

open from In the Morning Untu z
Ia the Evening.
NAILS cLosr.
g.sO a. M.-Tor New York and all intermsll-
lte stations.
8.ib A. M.-For Easton. Newton. Chester ana
I'll intermediate stations. Whippany.
8.l5 A. M.-For Broolrside. Mendham aud on
tations ON the Rockaway Valley Railroad
e.l5 A. M.--For New York; and Intermediates
Itations-
0.15 a. M.-For Mount Freedom.
94bA. M.-For Newark. New York md be-.
Fond.
ll.ss A. M-For Newark. Now York and b
Fond.
l2.4S r. M.--For New York end all intarnsa.
liate stations.
LAS p M.--Fur RoclAway and Dover
2-5O P. M.-For New York and all intsrms'
liate stations.
MAILS READY ron pnLsvnRY.
s.sOA. M.-From New York and sntermeda1
Ite stations.
$50 A. M.-From Hackettstown and inspE |
mediate stations. Whippany. Mt. FresdoIa.
ga. M.-Trom Brookside, MendhRrn znd AZ
stations on the Roclknway Valley Railroad.
900 A. M-From New York and intermedl
ate stations.
liza. M--From Dover.
sI.1Op, M.--From New York nnd intermodl
ito stations.
1.28 r. M.--From New York.
$50 P. M.--From Philadelphin. EAstca, NeHn
lon. Chester aud intermediates stations
$50 r. M.--Erom Broelgzide, Mendham ana ~
stations on the Roclraway vallpy Railroad {
ss.AlP, M.--From New York and inssFtaa.
ate stations
ekik From Newark end New York
Delivered b. carkioes
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
Glass Unhral,as.

The latest adjunct to glass novelties
is the glass umbrella, which IS covered
with silk" spun from glass. These
umbrellas, Of course, will afford no
protection from the rays OF the sun: but
they possess one obvious advantage
namely, that they can be held in front
OF the face when meeting the wind ana
rain, and at the same time the user
will be able to see that he does not
run into unoffending individuals or
lamp posts. Chicago Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
TO CHANGE DAY OF INAUGURAL.
Last Thursday in April Fixed by Res
olutions in Both Houses.

Washington. D. Representative
Jenkins, of Wisconsin. introduced a
resolution fixing the last Thursday in
April as the date for Presidential in
augurations.
Senator Clark, of Wyoming, intro
duced similar resolution in the SEN
ate. The date proposed was decided
upon by committee. composed Of
Governors of the States and citizens Of
the District Of Columbia, which met
here to start the movement for a new
inaugural date.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

fires. The fulminate can be disposed
in any convenient receptacle, metallic
and waterproof if necessary. The
defamation is effected By the release
of spring coil. or other resilient mem
Der, brought about by the fusing of an
alloy which normally holds the spring
or striker, or the burning of a com
bustible bond. One Of the features Of
the device is the ease with which it
may be applied to any point, requir-
ing no connection with any wires,
pipes, or other devices.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

"But why do you permit your daugh-
ter to sue me for breach Of promise
when you We're so bitterly opposed to
our engagement because wasn't good
enough for her and would disgrace
your family?"
''Ah, that was sentiment. This is
business. Ally Sloper.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
CORN PUDDING.

a smoking corn pudding is a pleas
ant sight. when the mercury is low.
Scrape dozen ears Of fulI-grown corn
by Sitting each row Of kernels with a
sharp knife. and then with the back Of
the knife scraping all the soft part out.
leaving the empty hull on the cob.
Add a pint Of milk, a cup of sugar, a
teaspoonful of salt and a tablespoonful
OF melted butter. Bake three hours
in moderate oven. This dish may be
prepared in winter from canned corn,
and makes an excellent variety in veg
etables to serve with meat If the sugar
is left out.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
IN o0a5

When approached by the 2O0th ques-
toner, the new arrival in Hades
showed his irritation.
Don't ask me again" cried he. f'if
they've finished that Panama canal"
Il won't" was the prompt reply.
"AlE wish to know is this: Have they
started it yet?"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

one that can be relied upon invariably
to attract attention. A novel alarm
of this class that has been worked
out in detail by an inventor provides
for decorating illuminate charge
whenever excessive heat becomes APP
parent in any part of milL or store
house. This explosion attracts the at
tention Of the Waterman and leads
him to look for the source of trouble,
and in this way may avert disastrous
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
KNEW WOMAN -NATnRE

"Jim," said the department store
manager, you know that lot of open
work ladies' stockings left over from
last summer
Eyes, sir"
Mark 'em up fifty per cent. and la
bel 'em Common Sense Winter Ho-
siery.'"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
NOT ON THE INSIDE.

$50 Jlmmy's left Cat life insurance
company, hey?1
Eyes; when de reform movement
started in dey chopped his salary from
tree q week to one-fifty."
An he wouldn't stand fer it?"
'In course not. He said he didn't sit
none of de loot"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
THE JOy OF sADNESS.

"a woman's tears are sure to find
sympathy" said the kind-hearted
man.
Yes" answered the cold-blooded
one, "And yet when you see woman
crying you can't be sure. whether she
has trouble or has been enjoying her
self at matinee. - Washington
Star
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
orr ADOpTED IsT,ANns

Winter visitors from the United
States are hocking to Porto Rico in
unusually large numbers.
The Japanese residents of Hawaii
are returning TO their native land in
parties of fifty and hundreds. Many of
them will settle in Korea.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
4 MINOR DETAIL.

eyes, it was delightful wedding.
All the Astorbilts and vanderfellers
and Rockergoulds were there"
And who were the contracting par
tieS?7
Really, do you know, quite forgot
to inquire"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
-rIRST pLACE HANDY.

"Why are you ringing that bellY"
asked the neighbor Of the pedler.
Il want to sell the gentleman
patent trousers hanger" replied the
man with the satchel
mo use. His wife is away and he
hangs his trousers on the gas jet
or the first place handy Chicago
News.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

IL When started in life" said the
Eni4uItable Insurance director. II
nidn.t have q dollar could call my
pwn
@And now9p
'I have managed to call lot Of
money my own although there is a
great deal Of dispute about Wash
lngton Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
AGGRAvATING FELLOW.

aHow it is possible for you to ind
fault with him."
"Why not?"
4Why, he appears to be man who
is absolutely without faults Of any
sort
"Huhl that's his greatest fault" -
Philadelphia Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
WELCOMED THE IMPROVEMENT

Clerk (of a crowded hoteD- 1.-The best
we've got Mr.. Belknap, is a cot in an
upper back hallway VIII you take
that?"
Guest "Sure. Much obliged for
your offering me the best you've got in
the house was afraid you We're go
ing to put me in that dinlSy first floor
bedroom had when was here last,
Chicago Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

1t was announced at Washington, D.
c.. thas ViscouGt Aossi would be the
first Ambassador from Japan to this
country ,a.a
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woMANs WAY

"Why don't Grace marry Georges?
sShe thinks he's hardly good enough
for her.
Then why not let him go?''
Well, she thinks he's little too
good for any other girl"
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THUS wAGs THE WORLD.

There goes an example of man
getting down and out through no fault
of his own"
What's the sad tale?"
HE was bank cashier His fool
friends got to calling 'him Honest
John The name stuck. and after that
nobody would give him job. '-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
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Beef must jury Completed.

The jury at Chicago which is to try
the plea of the packers that they were
promised immunity from prosecution
for furnishing information to Commits
sioner Garfield was completed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
THREE CHILDREN KILLED.
Shooting Accidents at Celebrations at
Louisville, Ky.

Louisville. Ky.-Three fatalities and
an unusual number of minor accidents
results from a noisy celebration here.
Theresa Housman, eight years old,
was killed by George Doll, twelve
years old, with a rifle supposed to be
loaded with blank cartridges.
While George Irving Harper, four
teen years old, was tamping a charge
in small cannot with a broomstick
another boy exploded a flrecracker
over the touchhoIe. setting off the can
non. The broomstick was driven
through Harper's neck, killing him in
stantly
Ella Barrett. negro girl, was killed
by stray shot from the revolver of a
negro who was celebrating the day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
KILLED by beating

Beaten to death with some blunt in
strument, George Lee. colored. was
found in mis- cabin near Carrsvllle, Va,
with no clew to his slayer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
irwin Raxter Removed

The announcement of the summary
removal of Irwin Baxter. United States
District Attorney for Nebraska, was
made at Washington, d. c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
DUPLICATES.

She did your sister get any dupli-
cate wedding presents?"
He-"Yes; she married a widower
with two boys. &C Chicago Journal.
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Have Narrow ESCAPE IN Hotel
The Grand Hotel de la Paix, at
Rome, Italy, was destroyed by fire, All
of the 200 guests in the hotel escaped.
Defective electric wiring caused the
blaze.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
Bank Safe Robbed.

The safe in the Deposit Bank at Co.'s
NTH, KY, was robbed Of $1,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
now To LocATn AM AnARl.

II the alarm is sounded from box Is, tina fire
bell win strike two, then pause and strike fiys
which viii indicate that the FIRE is In the vicip
ity Of No. Is box. Every alarm is repeatn4
four times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02
AlL poland Risinr
Have Narrow Escape ID Hotel

All Poland, apparently. is preparing
to rise against Russian rule.
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WHEN rnE ErRn BELL nINaa.l
Look at This and You VIII BE AhGs
TO Locate the Blaze.
now To anEp 1N AM Ar.AnM

TO send In an alarm. open box and pun down
the lever ON the inside. When an alarm 4
sent in. the fire bell will sound the number o.
the box and repeat the alarm four times.
There are several keys to each box. which ars
held by persons living nearby "a card attached
TO each box gives the names Of such holders.
Policemen also have keys
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-01-02

SATISFACTION

To get just what we ask for
May sometimes make us SIRE,
And we may kick ourselves because N,
We didn't ask for more. -