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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Japan Publishes Big Figures of
Dealings With the United States

Toxic, Japan.-The Official Gaz-
cite publishes figures showing that
Japan's imports from the United
States amounted to sos, 899,189 in
1907. Those from China and Great
Britain were next in amount.
Japan's exports to America were
$65, The Japanese point out
the significance of these figures as an
assurance of peace.
The report that plot has been
discovered in Korea against the life
Of Prince Ito, who is about to return
10 Seoul. is without foundation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

beneath. The sleeve Innings, too, are
faced to form the cuffs, but the lining
can be of chiffon or other transparent
material when something very dainty
is desired. The pretty shaped col
lar finishes the neck Of the blouse
and the Follower cuffs complete the
lower edges of the sleeves, The
draped girdle is arranged over the
lower part of the lining.
The quantity of material reqzire1
for the medium size is two and three
quarter yards twenty-one, two and
fiye-eighth yards twenty-seven or one
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

100000 spindles have curtaIIed.
me average curtailment is placed at
from twenty to twenty-five per cent.
The cotton mills Of New England
Fall River the production of print
cloths last week was lessened by
about $4,000 pieces. 1t is probable
that most of the Fall River mills will
adopt NJ. G. D. Borden's policy and
run on half time.
In view of the curtaflment now in
progress a general strike is not prob
able. There is sentiment in Boston
mill offices that a second cut in wages
may be necessary unless conditions
improve.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Japanese Press is Enthusiastic
Over Promised Visit

Toxic, Japan The press, without
exception. is enthusiastic over the
announcement that the American
feet will visit Japan, and the govern
ment is receiving considerable praise
for extending the invitation. The
newspapers regard the prompt accep-
lance of the invitation evidence of
Americas friendship for Japan, and
that the visit will SHOW the world
that breach of the friendship is i'm
possible. The press urges the gov
eminent not to limit the expenses.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
MoHRIsrowN posToFFICE.
Open from in the Morning E1til 7
in the Evening.
ntArra nIOsr

Open from Z in the Morning E1til r
in the Evening.
MAILS CLOSE.
1904. NJ For New York and all intermedi-
ate stations.
8l6A. M.-For Easton, Newton, Chester and
all intermediate stations. Whippany.
sl5A. M-For Brookside. Mendham and ell
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad
9I5A. M.-For New York and Intermediates
Stations.
015A M.--For Mount Freedom.
945A. M.-For Newark. New York and be-
yond.
1l.e5 A. M.-For Newark, New York and he
yond.
l2.45 p. M-For New York ana all interme-
date stations.
l2.45 p. M.-For Rockaway and Dover.
$50 p. M.-For New York and all interme-
diate stations.
MAILS READY FoR DELIVERY.
*7.2OA M.-From New York and intern.edt-
ate stations.
$50 A. M-From Hackettstown and inte
mediate stations. WhippanS. Mt Freedom.
9A.M.-From Brookside, Mendham and all
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
1920 A. M.-From New York and intermedt
ate stations.
I2A. M.-From Dover.
%i10P M..-grom New York and intermeds
ate stations.
l.28 P. M.-Frum New York.
asOP. M.-From Philadelphia, Easton, New
ton, Chester and intermediate stations.
4sOP. M-From Brookside, Mendham and an
stations on the Roclxaway Valley Railroad.
*4AP. M.-From New York and intermOdi-
ate stations.
%A.l4 From Newark and Aaw York
delivered by carriers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

The most effective frock at little
butterfly" dance recently was made
of gauze sprinkled all over with paint
ed butterflies of all sizes and kinds
caught lightly to it. There were also
butterflies on the hair and one on
the hands. The appearance was Of
an airy dancer mistaken for flower
by myriads of honey-seekers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
The Field OF Labor.

organized at Brainerd, MINI.
A labor paper in the French Ian
guage has been started at Montreal,
Canada.
A union to be composed of street
laborers. in San Francisco, Cal, is
proposed.
Kansas City (Mo1 labor unions
decided to occupy their new labor
temple on next Labor Day.
The ten hour workday law for
women in the State of Oregon has
been declared constitutional.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
The Color Note.

The introduction of bit Of color
in lingerie waists is quite worthy
of comment at this writing. Dainty,
delicate colored embroidery edgings
that are nothing but tiny button
holed scallops with bandingssof tiny
polka dots are used in some of the
most fetching designs. The frill
front waists are particularly alluring
when embellished with pretty trim
ming.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
J QBINf Ger i WOMEN )

New York City.-Over waists are
so pretty and so attractive and SO
youthful withal that it is no wonder
their popularity seems ever to be in
creasing. This one is designed for
young girls and is eminently graceful
in its lines, while it is simple in the
extreme. In the illustration 1t is
made of porcelain blue chiffon wolfe
with trimming of taffeta and applique,
but it is appropriate for all materials
that are used for girls gowns, while
it also is made from taffeta, MESA
line silk and the like and used in
conjunction with guimpe of white
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
CUT WAGES OF MILL MEN.
Reduction Goes Into Effect in Fac
tories Employing 10000 Hands.

Reduction Goes Into Effect in Fac
tories Employing 10000 Hands.
Boston. general reduction of
ten per cent. in the wages of New
England cotton mill operatives, which
was recently decided upon, has be-
come effective in mills employing
60, 900 persons. Next week the move
ment will apply to the pay of as many
more. The reduction is due to the
dull state of the cotton goods mar
ket, which forced many mills to cur
tain production during the winter and
at present. The cities of Fall River
and Lawrence and Berkshire County
are not included in the general re-
duction, but may be affected later
on
There was some interest in mill
circles as to how the operatives would
accepe the cut down. Several minor
strikes were regarded as possible, but
no serious walkout was expected at
any point
Curtailment is general throughout
New England. Since January 1 it is
estimated that mills with total of
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Boned Collars.

The blouses of this season all have
the collars of about four years ago,
which fit tightly and are high under
the ears and around the back. These
must be accurately and stiffly boned
or they will lose their smartness, but
when perfectly made and properly
worn they are attractive.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
parasol Newness.

The coverings of the new parasols
remain about the same, linen, lace,
silk and net all being in evidence,
but the handles have undergone a
change. The newest closely resem-
bles perfectly plain, highly polished
walking stick, with cap of gold, sill
yer or ivory, on which the monogram
may be engraved.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

Some of the waists that have the
appearance of being worn with a
gGimpe are in reality all in one, that
is, with the guimpe part sewed in
They are easier to get into, and are
so made that the guimpe is easily
detachable for laundering.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Sea Sends Cuttyhunk 100000
In Postage Stamps From Wreck,

New Bedford, Mass. - Postage
stamps valued at over 100000,
which were shipped by the American
Bank Note Company to the New
foundland Government, have been
washed ashore on the Island of Guilty.
hunk from the Sylvia's wreck.
The stamps came ashore in single
box, which was cast aside by the male
wreckers, but was quickly seized by
the women.
One woman is said to have possess
sion of all the five-cent stamps. val
ued at $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
The American Girl Viewed
as New European Pt

Rome. king Victor Emanuel left
for Venice to meet the German EN-.
peror.
The Giornal D'Italia, in concluding
it's comments on the visit OF the Ger
man Emperor, says that the German
Crown Prince once ran the same dan.
ger as the Duke of the Abruzzi-that
is, infatuation with an American.
Perhaps" adds the paper, the
Emperor will be able to communi.
cate to King Emanuel a method OF
avoiding this American danger"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Delegates Go Uninstructed.

San Juan, Porto Rico. One hun
bred and nine out of the 10 delegates
to the Republican Convention assem-
bled in the Convention Hall. Roberto
Todd and Francisco Quinones were
elected delegates to the National Con-
vention. The delegates go unin-
structed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
HILL NAMED FOR GERMANY.
Resignation of Ambassador Tower
Accepted by President Roosevelt.

Washington, D. G. - President
Roosevelt sent to the Senate these
nominations:
David j. Hill. to be Ambassador to
Germany.
Arthur M. Beaupre, to be Minister
to the Netherlands and Luxembourg
(The Hague)
Spencer F. Eddy, to be Minister to
the Argentine Republic.
The resignation of Ambassador
Tower at Berlin will take effect June
1. at which time the above nomina-
tons will go into effect.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

thrce-quarter yards twenty-one or
twenty-four, seven-eighth yard thirty
two or forty-four inches wide with
three and one-eighth yards of APP
plique and seven-eighth yard of silk
for the girdle and trimming,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Reduction at Lawrence.

Lawrence, ass.--Notice of a re-
duction in wages at the Pacific Mills,
to take effect early in April, was
posted at the mills. The amount of
the reduction is not stated, but it is
understood that it will average about
ten per cent About six thousand
operatives are affected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
RIOT OF PHILADELPHIA IDLE.
More Than Thousand Hunt Jobs On
New Opera House.

Philadelphia. - Fifteen hundred
idle men took part in riot and
threatened to swarm over an iron
fence surrounding the Harrah prop
erty at Broad and Poplar streets,
where two score of Italians began
work on the excavation for Oscar
Hammerstein' s new opera house.
For half an hour the demonstra-
ton continued, and before the disor-
der could be quieted details of police
charged the crowd with riot clubs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

Ends Life by Decapitation.
Cleveland Placing his neck on a
rail of the Wheeling and Lake Erie
tracks at East Forty-ninth street, in
front of rapidly approaching loco
motive, Frederick Schroeder's head
was cut off and carried upright on
the pilot for several blocks. He had
recently left sanitarium and was
respondent because he could not OBJ
tain. employment.
Leaves Bible Society 100000.
Louisville. Ky.-Miss Emma Ka-
sey, the last surviving m emher of q
widely known Kentucky family. died
here. She left an estate of 800, 900
to the American Bible Society
Grandmother Four Times in One Day.
Boston. ~ Mrs. Belle Durkee was
made a grandmother four times in
one day. Twins came to Mrs Pearl
Bonnette. of Wakefield. and a few
hours later Mrs. John Hoffman and
Mrs. Arthur Markham, of Fayston,
each gave birth to healthy boy.
Boy Devoured by Wolves.
Canova. Sask.-A boy named Cog
gle was torn to pieces and devoured
by wolves eighteen miles north of
here. The wolves are very ravenous
and dangerous this year.
Bows Killed by Collapse of Church.
Provincetown, Nashville men
and boys were getting wood from the
interior of the recently burned Cen
tenary Church part of the framework
collapsed, killing Joseph Oliver, aged
fifteen, and joseph Holmes, aged
fourteen. Joseph Prada, workman,
was seriously injured
Detroit.-TheS State Supreme Court
rendered a decision that giving of
beer checks in election time is brib-
cry.
Snow in Red River Valley.
Crookston. Minn-The entire Red
River Valley is in the grip of the
worst blizzard of the winter. A foot
of snow has fallen.
1000 Men Out of Work.
Chicago.-The Standard Steel Car
Company at Hammond, Ind, closed,
throwing 1000 men out of work.
For National Forests.
Washington, D. Ex-senator Bran
degee, from the Senate Committee on
Forest Reservations, made favor
able report on the bill authorizing
the Government to acquire national
forests in the White Mountains and
southern Appalachians. The bill
carries an appropriation of $4,000
900,
Gold Key Awaits at Seattle.
Seattle, Wash.-When the battle
ship feet arrives in Seattle the peo-
pie will present the Admiral with a
key of Alaska gold to signify that the
door of the city is wide open to the
men of the warships.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
FaIIieres to Visit Car in July.

Paris.-President Fallieres Visit
to the Gear has practically been ar
ranged for the middle of July. Later
the President will go to Stockholm,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Looms Of Ribbon.

Triple loops of ribbon of three
shades OF the same color, laid one
over the other with the lightest
shade on top, make novel and
dainty bow for the neck.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
IRON Workers, Wage Cut.

London.-The Cancellation and Ar
bitration Board governing the Scot
fish iron trade has agreed on reduc-
ton in wages of seven and half per
cent on. account of the decrease in
the iron business
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Two killed in Rome Riot.

Rome, Italy "A conflict occurred
In the streets between the military
and Anarchists at an anti-religious
funeral. The soldiers fired at mob
of several thousands. Two men were
Killed and several others wounded.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Reading Laws of Men.

Reading, Pa.-At the close of work
in the Reading Railway Company's
car and locomotive shops in Reading.
600 employees were laid off This is
in addition to $50 suspended last
week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Lay of 200 Navy Yard Hands.

Washington, D. C.-Orders were
issued for the furlough of 200 me-
chanics at the Washington Navy Yard
for ninety days. Lack of work is the
information given
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Shot Cruel stepmother and Himself.

Havana. Francisco Limonta,
fourteen-year-old boy, fatally shot his
stepmother at Guantanamo and then
shot himself Before killing himself
said his stepmother had been in
lerably cruel TO him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
READING EMPLOYEES LAID OFF.
Nearly 1000 Now out of Work in Car
and Locomotive Shops.

and Locomotive Shops.
Reading, Pa.-At the close of work
In the Reading Railway Company's
car and locomotive shops, 600 en-
ployes were laid off. This is in ad-
dition to $50 who were Indefinitely
suspended last week. The force had
been previously reduced, so that less
than two-thirds of the men are now
at work. Foremen have been placed
in the ranks, and the plants are work.
ing four days of eight hours each.
Similar suspensions took place at
Paio Alto and Schuylkill Haven
shops. The revival in the coal trade
has apparently not stimulated work
at the shops as was expected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Amnesty For French.

Paris. The Chamber of Deputies
adopted the Amnesty bill by vote of
497 to S. This bill grants amnesty
to political offenders in 1907, in con-
nection with the wine growers re-
volt, except in cases of anti-patriotic,
anti-military activity or insubordina-
ton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Finish of Lace.

The edge Of even the bottom
founce on the lingerie frock of my
lady is finished with lace
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
NEW s BY WIRE
HORSES BUR NED AT ELMDoRF

ELAIDORF.
Lexington, KyFire Of mysterious origin destroyed forty
thoroughbred
famous farm here Thirtyhre of the animals brood
sucking The Haggfn
Of tobacco which sold out off the pool but since
the this
the think the of might
S at
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
No Yellow Fever in Cuba.

Havana.-In connection with the
establishment of quarantine against
Cuba by the United States, Major J.
R. Kean, of the Medical Corps, hand
surgeons in different parts of the ISL
and, which stated that there was no
yellow fever in their territory and no
need of quarantine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Mechanics Idle at Roanoke.

Roanoke, Va.-Eight hundred men
we're discharged at Roanoke from the
shops of the Norfolk and Western
Railway.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

to be worn with odd skirts. 1t in
cludes the newer Japanese sleeves,
chat are much modified in breadth,
and which are pretty and attractive
without the least sense Of bulk be-
meath the arms.
The over-blouse is made in one
piece. 1t is laid in tucks over the
shoulders and is joined to a founda-
ton girdle over which the draped
one is arranged.
The quantity of material required
for the sixteen-year size is one and
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Duma Asks More Pay.

st. Petersburg Fifty members of
the Russian Duma intro iuced a bill
the extension through the recesses of
their compensation of IS day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Du1na Rejects Bill.

St. Petersburg. The Duma reject
ed the bill for the prolongation OF the
term fixed for the restitution OF the
Governments debt of $6,000,000 due
to the Zemstvos.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Emperor Joseph Cautious.

Vienna.-As measure of precau-
ton on account of i'll health, Emperor
Francis Joseph will abstain from TAX
ing part in the customary Holy Week
ceremonies, which include the wash
ing of the feet of the poor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Snow in Red River Valley.

Crookston, Minn.-The entire Red
River Valley is in the grip of the
worst blizzard of the winter. A foot
of snow has fallen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Fleet to Visit MeIbourne,

Melbourne.-Alfred Deakin, Prime
Minister of Australia, has received
cable message announcing that the
American battleship feet will arrive
here September 1 and will stay for
period of ten days. The fleet will ar
rive at Sydney September 10.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
1000 Men Ont of Work.

Chicago.-The Standard Steel Car
Company at Hammond. Ind, closed,
throwing 1000 men out of work
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Lord Rosebery Succeeds Kelvin.

London.-Lord Rosebery has been
elected chancellor of Glasgow Univer-
sity to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Lord Kelvin, who was chan
cellor since 1904.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Honduras Joins Fraternity.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Tho Hon
duras branch of the Central Ameri-
can Fraternity, provided by for the
recent Peace Congress at Washington.
has been organized. The fraternity is
to promote peace and better under
standing between the Central Amer,
lean republics.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
,attleship For Brazil.

Newcastle-on-Tyn There will be
launched here in April the first of
three battleships building for Brazil.
She will cost about 100000 whoa
finished.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07

and three-quarter yards forty-four
inches wide, with seven-eighth yard
any width for the garniture. half yard
of all-over lace for chemisette and
Guns, one and three-Quarter yards OF
silk for girdle and trimming,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
NEWS BY CABLE,
GREAT FAMINE AFFECTS 10000, 900 in INDIA.

Calcutta-The Indian famine
lions that the world be asked contribute millions who
actually Fifty millions
suffering from the failure of estimated that
is
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Against Negro Bishops.
indiana Express Rates Gut.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Express rates
in Indiana are reduced between ten
and twelve per cent in an opinion
and order issued by the Indiana Rail
road Commission The new schedule
is to be adopted by express companies
within thirty days.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Paraguayan Stale Bank to Open.

Asuncion, Paraguay. his mes
sage to Congress on it's reopening, the
President states that the new State
bank will be inaugurated on May IA.
The financial situation Is improving
and the custom revenues show an in
crease over last year
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
More Grounds For Divorce.

The French Senate passed the bill
approved by the lower house widen
ing the grounds for divorce.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
Engages American Jockey.

st. Petersburg. M. Lazareff, one
Of the most prominent representatives
Of the Russian turf, has engaged Her.
man Radtke, the well known Amer
lean jockey, to ride his horses in St.
Petersburg.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
No April Diamonds.

Amsterdam, Eolland.-The dia
mond workers here by vote of 500
to $50 have decided to cease work TO
a month.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
To Stop False Bank Rumors,

Washington, D. C.-The Dalzell
bill making it misdemeanor to cir
culate false reports about the condi-
ton of national banks will be report
ed favorably by the House Committee
on Banking and Currency.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
now TO LOCATE AN ALARM.

Z: tho alarm is sounded from box Is, the fire
bell will strike two, then pause and strike Ave-
which will indicate that the FIRE is in the vicin.
ity of No. Is box. Every alarm is repeated
four times.
M aOX VACATr0N
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-04-07
For National Forests.
Gold Kew Awaits AT Seattle.

Gold Key Awaits at Seattle.
Seattle, Wash-When the battle
ship feet arrives in Seattle the Deo-
pie will present the Admiral with a
key Of Alaska gold to signify that the
door of the city is wide open to the
men of the warships.