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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

The Progressive Farmer remarks:
II people does not appreciate its
heroes dead, there is little promise
that it will grow heroes in the fut-
ure. 1t is encouraging therefore to
find the South paying tribute to those
that once served her well by rearing
monuments to their memory-to
Hampton at Columbia, to Gordon at
Atlanta, and to Davis and Stuart at
Richmond, to mention only a few of
the more recent instances. South
Carolina is also preparing now to
erect a $4,000 statue to Calhoun in
Statuary Hall, Washington, and
North Carolina win put Vance to
stand beside him. A monument to
Wyatt, first fallen in the Civil War,
is also natural sequel to the build
ing of the Bagley monument. And
now in more than one Southern State
movements are on foot looking to the
erection of suitable monuments to
commemorate the Spartan courage of
the Confederate women. General Ir-
vine G. Walker is advocating the idea
in Tennessee, and in North Carolina
Mr.. J. W. Bailey has the idea much
at heart. And that there will be a
hearty and generous response it
would be reflection on all the South
to doubt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24
Dirigible Balloons For Army.

An allotment of $4,000 for the
procurement by the chief signal off,
Ger Of the army Of one or more dirigi-
Bile balloons has been made by the
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
at Washington, d. G. The sum of
$4,000 also has been allotted for pur-
chasing wireless telephones. Adver-
tisements inviting proposals for fur
nishing the balloon equipment will
be issued by the chief signal officer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

The National Museum, at Wash-'
ington, D. c., has placed on exhibition
a specimen leaf of thornless cac-
tus developed by Luther Burbank, Of
California. Perfeeting a cactus with
out thorns means providing valu-
able forage plant which will grow as
we'll in arid as in moist regions. The
flattened stem OF this novel growth
often enormously called leaf" i
some of the best specimens is nearly
three feet long, foot wide and three
inches thick, and its surface is similar
to that Of a waterme lon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

If the girls are going to discard
gloves, let them discard them alto
gether, admonishes the New York
Times. The habit of going about
with the arm part of long glove in
place, and the hand thrust out of it.,
lending to the wrist distressingly
pachydermatous appearance, is I'M
lovely and deplorable.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24
Central Bank Advocated by
COMPTROLLER RidgeIy.

Washington, ID. C.-Comptroller of
the Currency Ridgely, in his annual
report makes strong plea for the
establishment by the Government OF a
central bank of issue and reserve.
Such bank according to the
Comptroller, would not only solve the
great problems of the banking sys-
tenn, but would also provide the ma
chinery for conducting the Treasury
operations in their relations to the
banks with the least disturbance to
business interests.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

"It is the thought behind the smile
that makes it beautiful" says wom-
an writer. And yet, objects the
Louisville Courier-Journal, we're al
ways being told that the really pretty
girl hasn't athought behind her smile.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24
New Haven Road Gets JOY
Line For a Million.

Bridgeport, Conn.-The filing OF
documents in the custom house here
made public the fact that the Joy
Steamship Company has formally
passed Co the control of the United
States Transportation Company,
which is incorporated in this State.
and which, it is understood, is owned
by the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company. The
transaction is thought to involve
about a million dollars The New
Haven now controls Sound rates.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

The Swedes do many things well,
including the sending over of lot Of
good citizens, but when it comes to
boat building, boasts the Bridgeport
Post, we are in doubt as to their abil-
ity to frame up something that will
stand show of capturing the Ameri-
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

Whatever is in any way beautiful
hath its source Of beauty in itself,
and is complete in itself; praise
forms no part of it, So 1t is none
the worse nor the better for being
praised. Marcus Aurelius.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

Yielding to fashion, the new coed
and female college yells this year will
be just "Hurrah! leaving out the
hips, observes the Boston Record.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24
Says the Chicago Record-Herald:
"When genius begins to get rich it
becomes mere talent"

Speaking of tainted money, coun-
terfeit coins might be called faint
money might they not? suggests the
Pittsburg Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-12-24

"A college in Missouri has in its So
phomore class son, and in the fresh
man class his father.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
PAcKINo BOZ pRrssrNa rApLr.

ing being in front and covered by
drapery to hide the interior. Cloth
should be stretched tightly across the
top aud tackled on around the sides Of
the box. The drapery around the two
sides should also be tackled on.
Across the front two curtains should
be arranged to slide on small rod, or
even piece OF wire stretched across
the top OF the opening.
When the curtains have been placed
in position small hounce should be
fastened on with brass headed tacks
This Hounce will hide the row Of tacks
which fastens the large curtains and
gives a finishing touch to the dressing
table which is really quite smart
Some pretty material chosen perhaps
to somewhat match the color Of the
wall decorations would look well. and
the whole cost, including case, drapery.
nails and everything. should not 30
very great.
OF course no dressing table is com
plete without a large mirror, and n
secondhand one might be procured ami
srained TO match the color Of the ma
terial used to drape the case. Caster
should not be forgotten and can easily
be obtained'ANew York American.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
PASSING OF The BROOM.

the Day OF the vacuum Dust RE-
mover Ia Near NJ Hand.
Ths broom threatens soon to be as
obsolete as the old copper warming
pan. judging from the number Of yacs
uum dust removers which are being
placed upon the market The change
Is one which must meet with the IN.
qualified approval Of an who know
what a breeding ground OF disease is
the common dust OF our houses.
Every housewife who Is possessed OF
Clearly Instincts should welcome an
apparatus which removes dust instead
OF scattering 1t in all directions, lost
TO the senses, so to speak. for time
by Its attenuation In air. only sooner
or later to settle again on the shelves.
pictures, curtains and carpets in thin
Aim. Moreover, the removal OF dust
and Its collection in receptacle by
means OF the vacuum cleaner permit
of Its absolute destruction by IRE.
meteorological science can easily
demonstrate the existence OF disease
germs In common household dust. AMI
there is evidence Of an emInently prac.
teal character that dust is otherwise
a source OF disease. There could hard
Iy be a more effectual means OF spread
ing the infectlve and Irritating parti-
cles than the old fashioned broom.
The method is not only lnsanitary, but
absurd from the point OF view Of its
application. The broom may clean the
surface OF carpet. chair or curtain
effectually enough. but the dust is only
removed to be scattered elsewhere and
TO be spread over an even wider area
than before.
The great and important difference
between the cult OF the broom and the
vacuum cleaner may be summed up
by saying that while the former Is
calculated to spread disease the latter
enables the dust and its pathogenlc
contents to be removed and destroyed
by fire. The method of removing dust
by means of the vacuum cleaner has
therefore everything to be said in IT.
favor. and 1t is to be hoped that the
apparatus will become so moderate III
price as to be within the reach of all.
The passing Of the broom, when 1t
comes to be "un fait accompli," win be
fact Of great sanitary significance
London Lancet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
Mountains nor Rivers
Halt Cat on It's Three
Hundred Mile Journey

burg Daily Telegram was received by
the family and displayed under bold
headlines was an account OF the re-
turn to his old home OF BILLY Boy"
who was found serenely seated upon
Its doorsteps on Christmas morning.
News From Lost Cat.
The family was incredulous, but
the next mail brought letters from
'severaI or the rrrenGs OF little Miss
Borgess., conveying the wonderful
tidings that the cat was at home,
had resumed his old-time routine
duties, and was but little worse for
wear after his pilgrimage of 900
miles across mountain and valley.
Billy Boy" was well known in the
neighborhood on account of his size
and several peculiar marks, one dis
tinguishing feature being that he Is
solid black with snow white breast.
There is no doubt whatever"
said Mr.. Borgess. in speaking of the
matter to Times reporter yester-
day. that 1t is the same cat. At
first l refused to believe it just as
you did, but the proofs are not to be
disputed. The cat was pet of sew
eral homes, and their Identification is
complete. Besides the cat refuses to
leave the old home, and we shall
either bequeath him to the new fam
fly or to some of the little girls Of
the neighborhood."
Let Him Stay at Old Home.
"No wen not attempt to bring him
back to Washington. After a cat
has gone through journey like this
I think he has a right to stay any
where he may elect"
Instances are common where cats
have returned from short distances,
and it is generally admitted that they
possess an instinct somewhat similar
to the homing pigeon. However, the
feat of BILLY Boy" is no ordinary
one. First his catship had to take
himself safely out of the city of
Washington, past hordes of his
ancient rivals-the yellow cur. street
cars, autos. carriages, and newsboys.
Cat dealers must have given him the
chase at every corner.
How Cnf TravaIad
Once out of the city he crossed
the Potomac river once here, again
near Harpers Ferry, and further on
had to cross a smaller stream-the
Cheat river, in addition to numers
Gus creeks and branches. Another
difficulty that met the cat In his
homeward journey westward was the
CONTINUED on page s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18

The best article to use for cleaning
clothes is a piece OF wooden cloth. II
possible use q, strip Of the same cloth
as the garment to be cleaned. Take
piece four inches wide and eight Inches
long and ron lengthwise Fasten at the
middle with a stout rubber band. Soak
either end with gasoline and rub the
article to be cleaned. This very simple
device works Ike magic
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
Typical Case Of City Bookkeeping,

Typical Case Of City Bookkeeping.
The authorities OF Lakewood, o.,
have charged the city $55 year for the
street lights supplied by the municipal
plant After looking at their tax bills
some Of the citizens came to the con.
clusion that this sum did not represent
all the cost and called in a firm of ex.
pert accountants, who ascertaIned that
the actual annual cost per arc had
been $129.58 for the seven years the
plant had been in operation, although
the lights had been run on the moon.
light schedule. As a private com
pany offers all night service for less
than half that amount, the experiment
Is not regarded as a success, except by
the lighting committee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
Hard Luck Of EnqlI,h civ s,rik,r,.

Hard Luck Of English City Strikers.
The experience Of the employees Of
the municipal street railway Of Han.
fax, England, Is not such as to encour.
age the Idea, promulgated by our vel,
low journals, that cities are necessarily
an easy mark. These employees struck,
expecting popular support, which was
not forthcoming. Their places were
promptly filled, arbitration was re.
fused, and the new men were retained
when the strike was over.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18

Take about one pound Of shin Of beef
and cut into small pieces. Wash four
ounces OF pearl barley and put into
saucepan with meat, also a small onion
cut up very fine, q few potatoes, salt.
pepper and a tomato. Pour over all
this about three plnts of cold water.
Let It come to the boil, skimming care.
fully. It should then simmer for about
three hours. Strain. add a little milk
and boIl up again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
The Thin woman.

First Of all the thin woman who
wants to gain flesh must stop worry
ing. She must eat little and often and
drink milk between meals and at bed.
time. Fruit in quantities must be n
part Of the daily diet. cereals, starchy
and sweet vegetables, Irish and sweet
potatoes, peas, corn and beans and sal
ads OF all sorts, mot to mention bisque
and cream soups. Hot water should be
taken morning and night and hot. NOT
boiled, milk in the same manner.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
PLFF, PAFF, POUFF
HERE NEXT WEEK

praise for the company, authors and
management. Patrons of the Grand
VIII do well to secure seats well in
advance as doubtless record break
ing audience will turn out of this
occasion. The prices win range
from % cents TO $3.50. One word
to the wise is suficient.
Denman Maley is at the head OF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
DRESSING TABLE.

This one, Made From n Packing Box.
Is Quite Attractive.
A dressing table made at home from
an ordinary packing case is perhaps
not a new idea, but one. well worth re
membering, and certainly here is Il
very charming result that may be hal
with the utmost simplicity of labor.
One of the sides Of the case forms
the top of the dressing table. the open
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
Greenfield, ind.

The city council is considering the
necessity for general oyerhauling and
installation Of new. machinery in the
municipal electric light plant in this
city. Frequent breakdowns recently
have LETT he city IN darlpesn.-Elee.
trical World.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
Musical Extravaganza That Has
Played in An the Big Cities
To Be at me Grand.

pin Pan Pouf" by stanislaas
STANCE. VIM. Jerome and Jean
Schwartz viii be the attraction at
the Grand Tuesday, Jan %. and 1t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
OF PUBLIC FUNCTIONS.
Some Things Are Essentially of a
Governmental Nature.

Collecting Customs. Maintaining the
Army and the Police, Are Among
These, but Not Such Undertakings as
the Telegraph. the Telephone, the
Street Cars or Gas and Electric
Lishtins-Trus Mature Of Public
Franchise.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
> = + = : = : = + + 4 + +
: FEAT OF A FELINE.

= Leaves home boxed at dead I
4. of night. 4
: Escapes from Washington I
: home November %.
= Reaches clarksburg. W. Va, 4
: December 20.
: Makes average speed of ten 4
I. miles day.
= Crossed Potomac river twice. I
= Crossed Allegheny mountains.
, Total distance Travelled 800
= miles.
= : ++*% - I
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18
.And the cat came back"

"And the cat came back"
This oft repeated expression was
perhaps never so literally true as
when referring to a trip of Wash
ington cat. which, were the proofs
not absolute, would be deemed i'm
possible. This feat stands without
parallel in the history of the feline
species and demonstrates an instinct
in the aforesaid cat that a homing
pigeon might regard with envy.
On November 81 last B. w. Bog
CESS and family moved from Clarks-
burg. w. Va, to Washington, says
the Washington Times, of Sunday,
January 1S, 1907. Among the
household effects especially priz-
ed by little Miss Borgess. was hand
some Maltese cat, a large fellow,
Weighing twelve pounds. and the pet
of the household for the past two
years. His catship answered to the
name of BILLY Boy" and was con-
sidered quite member of the family.
Therefore, BILLY Boy" was boxed up
and shipped by express, and in the
dead of night at that, from clarks-
burg to Washington. distance Of
some 800 miles. He was duly de-
livered the next morning by the ex-
press company and family affairs re-
sumed their natural status in the
new Borgess. home, at 174s s street
northwest.
Cat Not Happy.
His strange surroundings did not
please Billy Boy" and an increasing
restlessness was noted, his little mis-
tress redoubling her efforts to keep
him in doors. On the night OF the
2sd he escaped, was diligently hunt
ed for a week, and then mourned BY
all as dead perhaps prey to some
policeman's club or q ferocious BUN
dog.
Just a month later the clarks-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18

the company assisted by fifty-five
others consisting of twenty-four
beautiful chorus maidens who can
sing. dance and are good to look up
on. Two sixty foot baggage cars are
required to transport the scenic and
electrical effects.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-18

can be recommended to the music
lovers of this city as performance
most worthy of their patronage.
"Pin Pan Pouf" has been played
with great success for the past three
years in all the large cities of this
country and has received unstinted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
observation-disclosures
kkIIGSssi D Ig0,F=SS7NTF1Tf I!sausdIoslII!
IlIEss; I Nh - No m
least SIDE notes.
Ems for the East Topeka. column may
be telephoned to Ind. phone 6Z1.1

Ems for the East Topeka column may
be teiephoned to Ind. phone sA.]
Ms Geo. Iusk. wife Of Engineer
I,usk of 40 Madison street died last
might at 1880 Her death waso caused
Erom a paralytic stroke. She was OF
Years of age, leaves husband ana
daughter in Boston and mother Sno
Is verv i'll at the daughters home.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Morrow OF Car
bondale will spend New Years with
their daughter, Mrs. Anna Luthey. 2s4
Chandler street
Mr. Ace Hevlin will return to his
home in sedalia, Mo-, tomorrow after
spending q few days with his mother,
Mrs. Mary HevIin, EOS Chandler street.
Mr.. H. R. Altman of 314 Branner
street is unable to be out on account or
illness.
nome In Lecompton last night after
spending Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
u. Montgomery, 300 Brapner street
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Alexander of New
ton will spend New Years with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. B. F. Noon and son Clyde of
Emporia spent Christmas with her
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Steadman. S12
Branner street.
arrived here yesterday to visit Mrs. r.
J. Smith and family Of ss4 Madison
street
MT. Lyman Smith returned to
Monette. Mo, yesterday after spending
Christmas with his mother, MIS-. d. -
ninth
There will be a watch meeting held
this evening at the Christian church.
The regular business meeting OF the
church will be from to $3.50; half
hour intermission and a programme
given from 10 to 1880. after which a
devotional service will be held until II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
StkH#lES

II. w. Jacobs. assistant superintend-
emit of motive power, returned TO-DAY
from a business trip to Chicago ne
was accompanied by d. c. Thomas MS
A. w. whiteford, general roundhouse
inspector with headquarters at Aipu-
QuerQue, is in Topeka for Few Gays
on business.
w. A. Powers, chief chemist return
ed from a business TIP to Chicago to-
day.
F. w. Thomas, supervisor of appren-
tees, left today Tor business trip TO
CIeburne, Texas
l. NJ Gain. chief electrician or the
Santa Fe, has returned from bust
ness trip to Chicago.
on runs Nos 81 and 81 between Topeka
and Argentine in the place OF Conduc-
tor G. E. Reese who is laying off.
Dee Alexander, foreman of the black
smith shops at Newton, will spend
New Years with his sister, Mrs. E. b.
Jclley.
w. r. Bowes, assistant roundhouse
foreman has left for Kansas City at
tar being in Topeka for couple OF
Division superintendent G. T. McLel-
Ian Is in Topeka today on business
The Young Mems Social and Inves-
LOCATION club of the r. r. Y. M. G. A.,
viii meet tonight
The rooms of the r. P 7. M. c. A
are being decorated for the New Years
reception at the r. r. Y. NJ @. A to-
morrow. The reception promises to be
the most elaborate affair of the kind
ever pulled of by the local association
which Is saying a great deal for tomor-
rows events
Conductor T. A verlin who has been
laying on on runs Nos. 121 and 80 be-
tween Topeka and Emporia has re-
turned to work
Conductor Charles Peterson has been
transferred from runs Nos. 119 and 12o
between Topeka and Atchison to runs
nos s. and "a between Topeka and
Emporia-
L J. Bohn Of the electrical depart
ment at Chicago, who has been in To-
peka on business returned to his home
yesterday. He win go to Cleburne, Tex,
the latter part of the week to take a
position as electrical inspector.
Conductor @. r. Reese who has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-31
HE'D MODIFY IT.
Mr.. Drenning's Proposed Sunday
Closing Amendment.

Here is an amendment to the pres
ent mo sale" Sunday ordinance which
has been drawn by F. G.. Dreaming
city attorney, and which he states is
compiled upon decisions returned by
the Kansas supreme court and that OF
the state of Florida
The ordinance is not as drastic as
the one which is now being sought to
be enforced. 81 have submitted it to
a number of of attorneys and they be-
Heve it would prove acceptable" said
Dreaming.
The ordinance follows: Every per-
son who shall expose to sale any
goods, wares or merchandise or who
shall keep open any store on the first
day of the week, commonly called
Sunday, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined in any sum not
less than three dollars and no more
than $50 for each offense.
Provided, this sentence shall not
be construed to prevent the sale of
drugs and medicines or provisions
such as ice, fresh vegetables, breads,
milk or other articles Of immediate
necessity, newspapers, periodicals,
confectionery, ice cream, soda water,
cut flowers cigars and tobacco; and
provided further that fresh meat, fish,
oysters may be sold before 10 a. m.
on Sunday from April LIST to October
i st Of each year."