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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Great Old English Mansion.

Raby is one of the finest castellated
mansions in the country, and except
that part of the south front is an
addition by lingo Jones, the edif1ce
retains most of its ancient character.
1t was built by John de Neville at
Che end of the fourteenth century and
was the home of the Nevilles until
the undoing came with the "rising
of the North"
Seven hundred followers of the
house of Neville used to gather in the
great hall at Raby, and in the same
hall the gentlemen of the North met
in council and laid plans for rein
stating the old religion. Charles L.
twice visited Raby on his way to Scot
land, and when Sir Harry Vane on
one occasion disparagingly alluded
to the castle as hillock of stone, the
king retorted that he had not an
other such hillock in his realm.
A noticeable feature at Raby is the
unique carriageway, which passes
through the lower hall. 1t was a
quaint idea on the part of former
owner of Raby to wish to drive his
coach and four right through the
castle and alight in the middle of the
hall, but it is pity that in order
to crafty it he should have destroyed
the barbacan and several fine win
dows. Some of the tenants on the
estate have, from father to son, held
their farms from the time of the Ne
villes, and one family possesses an
original lease in Latin dating from
the reign of Edward vi. - Court
Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
GUIDES CHILDREN
Experience and Mothers Love Make
Advice Valuable.

An Ills. mother writes about feed
Ing children:
IF mothers would use Grape-Nuts
more for their little ones there would
be less need for medicines and fewer
doctor bills.
IF those suffering from indiges-
ton and stomach troubles would live
on Grape-Nuts, toast and good milk
for short period they would exper-
fence more than they otherwise would
believe.
"Our children have all learned to
know the benefit of Grape-Nuts as an
appetizing, strengthening food. 1t is
every evening, with few variations,
like this: Mama, let's have toast and
Grape-Nuts for breakfast; or, let's
have eggs and Grape-Nuts' - never
forgetting the latter.
zone of our boys in school and is
years of age repeatedly tells me his
mind is so much brighter and in every
way he feels so much better after
having Grape-Nuts as a part If not
all his breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich. Read
the little book, THE Road to Well.
ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason. :"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Poor Pussy.

If there be any noticeable falling
off in the cat population hereabouts 1t
may without doubt be attributed to
the growing use of cat fur. Almost
any kind of feline, it seems, will do
for this purpose, even the back fence
variety, If it be sufficiently well nour-
ished to make the coat heavy and
smooth. The pelts are worth here
from fifteen to twenty-five cents each.
and the securing them is something
of an industry in Philadelphia. The
skins are, however, sent to France,
where they are dyed, and whence
they return to this country as popu-
lar r.-Philadelphia Record.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

Slight Illness Treated Once Will Frequently Prevent
Long Sickness Heavy Expenses Anxietles
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
SaIuting a Cat.

In Poona, at the government house,
for more than quarter of a century
every cat which passed out of the
front door at dark was saluted by the
sentry, who presented arms to the
terrified pussy.
1t seems that in 1898 Sir Robert
Grant, governor of Bombay, died in
the government house, Poona, and on
the evening of the day of his death
cat was seen to leave the house by
the front door and walk up and down
a particular path precisely as the late
governor had been used to do after
sunset. A Hindu sentry observed
and reported this to the sepoys of
his faith and they laid the matter
before a priest, who explained to
them the mystery of the dogma of
the Reconsideration of souls. GIN
this cat" he said, twas reincarnated
the soul of the deceased Governor
Grant, and it should, therefore, be
treated with the military honors due
to his excellency."
AS, however, the original sentry
could not identify the particular cat
he had seen on the evening of the
day of Sir Roberts death it was de-
cided that every cat which passed
out of the main entrance after dark
should be saluted as the ayatar of
his excellency. Thus for over quar-
ter of century every cat that passed
out after sunset had military honors
paid to it, not by Hindu sentinels
alone, but-such is the infection of a
superstition-by Mohammedan, ma
tive Christian and even Jewish $5l-
diers.-South China Post.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Justice Deaf as wen &c Ellu3I

A member of the Philadelphia Bar
tells of queer old character In Al
toona who for a long time was the
Judge of police court in that tovn.
On one occasion during session
OF his court there was such an
amount of conversation and laughter
in the court room that his Honor
became very angry and confused.
Suddenly, in great wrath, he shouted:
Silence here! We have decided
above dozen cases this morning
and | haven't heard word of one OF
them! "-Harper's Weekly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Left-Eyed or Right.Eyed.

You are either left-eyed or right
eyed, unless you are one person out
of every fifteen who has eyes of equal
strength. You also belong to a small
minority of one out of every ten per-
sons if your left eye is stronger than
your right. AS a rule, just as people
are right-handed, they are right-eyed.
This is probably due to the generally
greater use of the organs of the right
side of the body, as, for example, a
sportsman using his right arm and
shoulder, uses his right eye to sight
his gun, thereby Strengthening it by
exercise. Old sea captains, after
long use of the telescope, find their
right eye much stronger than the
left one. This law is confirmed by
the experience of aurists. If person
who has ears of equal hearing has
cause to use one ear more than the
other for a long period, the ear
brought into requisition is found to
be much strengthened, and the ear
which is not used loses in a CORE
spending degree.-Health.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh chat canLot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known T. J.
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, D.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
ing directly upon the blood and mucuous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Only Two in Office.

A man in certain township was
elected constable. The members of
the family were much elated and
could scarcely contain themselves
with their newly acquired civic hon
ors. AT last one of the smaller chill
dren said to the wife: ma, are we
all.constables?" The mother replied,
"Gwan, child; nobody's constable but
me and your pa!"-Atchison Globe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

we're attack of kidney trouble and
lumbago, which caused him much suf-
fering. He began taking Doan's Kid
ney Pills and was soon cured. We
always keep them on hand. My hus-
band was cured of bad pains in the
back by taking only part of a box"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Where -Four States Meet.

About fifty miles from Durango,
Col. is a point where four States
come to a corner. At this place, by
sidestepping quickly, one can be in
the four States and gone again in as
many seconds. The States are Col
orado, Utah, New Mexico and Ari-
IONA. A similar case is at Harper's
Ferry, where trains stop and passen-
gers enjoy view which permits them
to gaze into Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia at the same time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
A JUSTICE BLOWN UP
BY INTERNAL MACHINE
Robert Cortez, of Paterson, Killed
by Package Sent by Express.
HIS SON ROBERT is INJURED
He Was Active Against italian Grim
inals--AImost Torn to Pieces
When He Openedthe Deadly Box
Sent From Newark.

49, ASO-A
Sent From Newark.
Paterson, N. ]. - Robert Cortez,
Justice of the Peace and one of the
best known Italians in this city, was
literally blown to pieces in his office
at % Passaic street by an Internal
machine. He was carried to st.
Joseph's Hospital with broken and
badly lacerated arms and legs and
with long gashes in his back. His
face and head were torn in many
places. His ante-mortem statement
was taken before he died. He leaves
wife and eight children.
Cortez left a friend in Ellison
where his twelye-year-old son, Rob-
hat had arrived from Newark by the
American Express Company.
The package was about ten inches
square and about four inches thick.
1t was simply addressed Robert
Cortes, Justice of the Peace, Passaic
street, Paterson, N. j."
- hC oOCOHu WRAPPER was ldSLSuSQ
by buckled strap Cortex had
some difficulty in loosening the
buckle. The package exploded just
when the buckle pin became unfast-
sned. The action of the explosion
was downward. A large hole six feet
square was blown through the floor,
and the Office desk tumbled into the
cellar.
Cortez was blown about four feet
toward the door. He was covered
by plaster and the debris of the
office furniture.
Cortez's son was only slightly in
iured from the explosion, mostly
powder burns over his face and
hands. He was near the Office door.
when the explosion occurred, and
was blown into a corner, He was
unconscious when found, but sus-
tanned no serious injury.
The front of the place was blown
out, and the ceiling and sides of the
office were shcrn of their plaster.
The only thing that withstood the
force of the explosion was the safe.
Cortez had been active against the
thieves of late, and it is supposed
that one of them sent an Internal ma
chime to him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Misfres by the Young idea.

Among the gems of collection Of
schoolboy "howiers" are the follow
ing: "The star chamber was a room
decorated with stars, in which tor.
lures were carried out. From this
we have the modern expression to
see stars'-that is, to be in pain. .
THE Duke of Marlborough was a
great general, who always fought
with fixed determination to win or
lose" "The name of Caesars wife
was Caesarea. She was above sus-
picion." Socrates died from dose
of wedlock. Kansas City Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
The Demiiohn,s Fate.

John" said the Colonel to the old
family servant, "do you know what
became of that demijohn threw out
the window New Years morning?"
81 sho' does, Kunnel l kotched
dat jimmyjohn TO- 1t hit de groun'
but de cork wuz out en- what whisky
didn't spill down my throat splattered
all over me en- like ter a drownded
me. Hit wuz dispensary er Provi-
dence dat l lived ter tell de tale!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Eyes and Exercise

1t was matter Of surprise to EN-
erson that the following little piece
OF advice by De Quincy should not
have attracted more attention: "The
depth and subtlety of the eyes varies
exceedingly with the state of the
stomach, and if young ladies were
aware of the magical transformations
which can be wrought in the depth
and sweetness of the eye by few
weeks exercise fancy we should see
their habits on this point altered
greatly for the better. Health Rec
ord.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Halls of Congress.

The Senate General Service Pen
sion bill waS passed.
Senate passes bill to give New Or
leans an immigration station.
Mr.. Hale warned the Senate that
talking was delaying business.
Exercises in memory of Senator
German, OF Maryland, were held.
Congress has been urged to act to
save the east front of the Treasury
Building.
Senator Perkins secured an in
crease of 100000 for the fortifica-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands, making
the total for Hawaii S2n0.n0n.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
.Old Peonle,s RnoIks.

According to Mr.. G. X. Chesterton
most childrens stories are written
for grown-up people. This, we re-
member, was also the opinion of the
eminent Max Beerbohm, who a lady
once complimented on a children s
book he had written. But do you
think children willread it?" she ques-
toned. EYES," was the reply, when
they grow up"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
WANAMAKER MANSION BURNED
Two Famous Paintings Saved-Loss
May Be $1,5OO,OOO.

Jenkintown, Pa. = Lyndenhurst,
the country home of John Wanna
maker. was destroyed by fire, only a
few of the larger and more valuable
paintings being saved. The loss will
exceed 100000 and may reach ST.
100000.
The estate covers more than thirty
acres on the old York road east of the
line dividing Abingdon and Chelten-
dam townships. The house, partly
English in. architecture, was back
about $50 yards from the York road
and was reached by wide driveways.
John Wanamaker, at his city home,
said his loss would be fully $780,
300. His two finest paintings, Christ
Before PLATE" and "The Crucifixion, ="
valued at $4,000, were saved
They were cut from their frames.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

San Francisco's "Barbary Coast, 4"
like it's Chinatown, Is being re-erect-
ed on the old site, thus fulfilling the
predictions of those who said that the
good resolutions made after the fire
by the San Franciscans would not
last long.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Bachelor Taxes.

The proposition to tax bachelors is
attracting more attention at the mo-
ment than the subject of uniform
laws on marriage and divorce. In at
least six States revenue bills aimed
at single men are already in sight
In half dozen others such measures
are urged by petition or otherwise.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

A Swiss child, aged three years,
has been sentenced at the Criminal
Assizes at Weinfelden, in the Canton
of Thurgovie, to three and half
months Imprisonment for the theft
of three little toys of insignificant
value.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Just Like Bridge.

The ''singaree'' is the latest social
function in Bookkeeping circles. The
subject of the fiery ordeal is a rheu-
matte, and when the insects get busy
a fine opportunity for study of facial
expression is given Portland Adj
vertiser.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
WOOD ALCOHOL KILLS TWO.
Widow Tells Coroner of Husbands
Death, Then Expires.

Port Jervis, N. Y.-.Mr. and Mrs.
James Lambert died within nine
hours of each other, the result of
drinking wood alcohol.
Before she expired Mrs. Lambert
sent for Coroner Chase. notifying
him of her husbands demise, and
Case made second trip to the Lam
bert home when the death of the
wife was telephoned Kim.
The Coroner found bottle with a
quantity of alcohol left in it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Society of Policemen.

There is an altar society in Brook
lyn composed of night policemen. The
members contribute certain amount
every month, which pays for lights
and flowers on an altar of perpetual
alteration.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
JAPs HONOR RUSSIAN DEAD.
Building Monument For Men Who
Fell in Siege of Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg, RUSSIA dis
patch from Hardin, Manchuria, says
that the Japanese are putting up two
monuments on Peropelochny Hill,
Port Arthur, to the memory of the
Russian and Japanese soldiers who
fell in the siege. In proximity to the
monument to the Russians a Russian
chapel will be built, bearing the fol-
owing inscriptions:
I'm memory of the heroes who met
their death in the defense of Port
Arthur"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Killed and Hurt in Collision,

Frederick Holland, a railroad en-
ploye, was killed and twelve persons
were hurt, none seriously when
train No. on the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and St. Paul Railroad was In col
lision in Chicago with a switch en-
CINE drawing a train of empty pas
senger cars,
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Suffered Twelve Years From After Effects
Of La Grippe.
Mr.. Victor Patneaude, 1923 Madison St.,
Topeka, Kan, writes:
twelve years ago l had severe attack
of la grippe and l never really recovered
my health until two years ago. ! began
using Peruna and it built up my strength
so that in couple of months was able
to go to work again"
Pneumonia Followed La Grippe.
Mr.. 7. Barnecott, West Aylmer, Ontario,
Can, writes:
Last winter was i'll with pneumonia
after having la grippe. ! took Peruna for
two months, when I became quite WELL"
Pe-fu.na--A Tonic After La Grippe.
Mrs. Chas. =. Wells, ST., Delaware.
Ohio, writes: After severe attack OF
la grippe, | took Peruna and found it 4.
very good tonic"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
woman's Work in Missouri

The Pleasant Hope Eclipse, in tell
ing of man who chopped his foot
while splitting wood, broke record
for failing to add that "that was
what he got for doing woman's
work. kansas City Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
NO RELIEF FROM ECZEMA
For Over Two Years-Patent Medi-
cines, Quack Cures, and Even Doc
tors Fail-Cuticura Succeeds.

81 was very badly afflicted with eczema
for more than two years. The parts aft
fected were my limbs below the knees.
tried all the physicians In the town and
some in the surrounding towns, and also
tried all the patent remedies that | heard
of. besides all the cures advised by old
women and quacks, and found no relief
whatever until | commenced using the
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and
Cuticura Resolvent. In the Cuticura Rem
edies | found immediate relief and was
soon sound and well. G. v. Beltz, Tippe-
canoe, Ind, Nov. Is, 1905"
The sheen industry in ENGLAND seems Ia
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Count Boni AppcaIs.

1t is stated that Count Boni de Cas-
tellane has filed an appeal in Paris,
France, against the decree of divorce
lately granted to his wife, formerly
Miss Anna Gould.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
The unhistnric Acts.

1t was George Eliot who said. "The
growing good of the world is partly
dependent on unhistoric acts, and
that things are not i'll with you and
me as they might have been is half
owing to the number who have lived
faithfully hidden life, and rest in
unvisited tombs."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Terrorist Kills Governor.

M. Alexandrovsky, Governor of
Penza, Russia, was shot and killed
oy young man, who, in trying to
escape, killed two policemen and
wounded the manager of the theatre
where the tragedy occurred, after
ward killing himself.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

From the preface to Buedeker's
Southern ITALY, we obtain this re-
markable advice: "The traveller
should adopt the Neapolitan custom
of rejecting fish that are not quite
fresh. london Academy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Hindoos in Canada.

Owing to the restriction of Chinese
immigrants in Canada during the last
few years large numbers of Hindoos
have been coming into the port of
Vancouver and securing work as la
borers in mills and mines.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Booter and suitor.

Pater-HW Well, my boy, so you have
interviewed your girls father, Ell!
Did you make the old codger toe the
mark?"
Son-"Yes, dad. was the mark. ;"
Boston Transcript.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

fine, sturdy old
gentleman, who
works in his own
garden, Civ s
thanks to Doan's
Kidney Pills for
his sound back
and kidneys. Mrs.
Go etchious, his
daughter, says:
"Eathor had a So-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Coal Land Purchase Extended.

The House Committee on Public
Lands agreed upon the Coal Lands
bill, permitting one person to buy
1880 acres, in disregard of the Presi-
dents wishes to make this land sub
ject to lease only.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
EnhenneraI

Dudley has an automobile, hasn't
he?" Il don't know" Why, L
thought you told me you saw him
with one yesterday" Eyes, but that
was yesterday. Philadelphia Press.
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United States Warships Sent.

Rumors of impending war between
Salvador and Honduras have occa-
stoned the sending of United States
warships to Central America.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
THREE-CENT FARE PAYS.
Traction Companyin Cleveland Shows
Net Earnings in Three Months.

NeI WARNINGS III Ihree MOnthSs
Cleveland, -Three-cent street
railway fares have been profitable in
Cleveland In the last three months
the Municipal Traction Company,
which operates the Forest City Com
pany's lines, has had net earnings OF
$11S6 out of gross earnings of ST.,
271. Rental of SPAS has been paid
to the stockholders of the Forest
City Company.
These figures are contained in the
first report on the operation of the
three-cent fare system since Novem.
Der /, 1906.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

1t only cost John T. Morgan $50
in Alabama to successfully run, at
eighty-two years of age, for re-elec-
ton to the United States Senate.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

A st. Louis man broke his engage
ment because his fancee insisted that
when they got married she would do
her own cooking. MY
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
AIlege There is school Graft.

The Legislature was asked to In
yestigate alleged graft in the New
York City Board of Education.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
JUROR GOES INSANE AT TRIAL.
O2c of Many Tragedies Following
Wrecking of a Montana Bank.

Butte, Mont.-At the trial Of G. S
e. Wisner, of Anaconda, on the
charge of embezzlement and wreck
ing savings bank, Juror ]. A. Mas.
cote became violently insane and i'm.
agined he was the man on trial. The
trial was discontinued
Wisner's father, who was public
administrator, had his funds depos.
tied there and committed suicide.
Judge M. j. Fitzpatrick, one of the
directors of the institution, died sud.
denly after discovering the condition
of the bank, and it is suspected he,
too, committed suicide.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12
Conference on school Question.

OUHA0EeHCc Oh OCHUUI VuCStIUE'
Mayor Schmitz and the San Fran
cisco School Board arrived in Wash
ington to confer with President
Roosevelt on the Japanese school
question.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-12

FITS, St. Vitus' Dance IN ervous Diseasesper
manently cured by DR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR. a. r Kline, Id. 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.