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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Guessing at the Truth.

One of our dashing comedians was
endeavoring to dazzle the worldly
manager of North London music
hall the other day by the alleged mag
nificence of the prospects offered by
his Forthcoming enGagementin Amer
lea.
Yes, " he said, with all the enthus-
iasm of man who wants his hear.
ers to believe what he is extremely
doubtful about himself, I'm to have
ten thousand dollars pepper"
Perhaps" interrupted, the world
ly manager It'll Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

The keeping Of show goats is now
very fashionable in England, and no
wonG2r, for the animals are both use
full and ornamental. They are pleas
ant pets If we'll kept, and big billy
goat is as strong as a pony and can
draw considerable weight. Show
ing them at dairy and agricultural
shows is profitable business. A
great many well known ladies go in
for this fancy, some being also known
in the doggy world -Lady's Pictor-
ial
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
BOY KILLED ESCAPING KISSES
Ink Eraser in Vest Pocket Pierced
His Heart.

New York City. The bashfulness
of George Spencer Millett, an office
boy, caused his death in the Metro
politan Life Building, at Twenty-tbird
street and Madison avenue. He
didn't want to be kissed by half a
dozen pretty stenographers. In run.
ming away from them the lad stun.
bled and fell. A keen-bladed ink
eraser that he had in his vest pocket
penetrated just below his heart. He
died a few minutes after an ambu-
lance took him to the New York Hos
pital.
Spencer, as they knew him at, his
home, No. 425 Pleasant avenue, was
fifteen years old. He had a present
or two in his pockets when he went
to the Office, and announced, when
questioned about them, that it was
his birthday. The girls threatened TO
kiss him once for every year Of his
age
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
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FROZEN TOMATO SALAD.

From can Of tomatoes take all
the large pieces of pulp, press them
through a sieve and season highly
with salt, pepper, a little tarragon
vinegar and few drops of onion
juice Put this mixture in the freezer
and freeze as for q water ice. Take
out the dasher, work we'll down in
the can, repack the freezer and put
in the cellar for a couple of hours.
Crate or chop fine some English wal
nuts. Serve the frozen tomato on a
bed of lettuce and sprinkle thickly
with the walnuts. Serve mayonnaise
in a bowl.-New Haven Register.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

1t was during tedious ride on a
Western railway, and the passengers,
tired, dirty and thirsty, all berated
the company, with the exception Of
one single man. His fellow passed.
gers commented on this, and asked
him why he did not denounce the
company, too.
1T would be hardly fair, he re-
piled, t'as / am travelling on q free
pass; but, if they don't do better
pretty soon, blamed If don't go out
and buy a ticket and join you!''-
Harper's Magazine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Evolntion Of the oyercoat.

1t is surprising to what an extent
the motoring pastime has influenced
the shape of the present day topcoat
worn by the man in the street. If
the ordinary individual appeared
muffied up in heavy D. B. button
over overcoat with storm collar worn
in conjunction with light one piece
tweed cap some five years ago he
would have been dubbed crank or
a weakly individual from the trop-
ics.-Tailor and Cutter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Knox Made Eligible.

The House of Representatives, at
Washington, D. c., refused to pass
the bill reducing the salary of the
Secretary of State from $4,000 to
$4,000, so as to remove the Consti-
tutional bar to the taking of that
office by Senator Knox. Then, under
a special rule requiring only ma
jority vote, the bill was passed, 173
to 1T. Party lines were broken.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Gets Ok Years For Murder.

Vincenzo Buonvesba, who pleaded
guilty OF murder in the second de-
gree. Buonyesba shot and killed his
son-in-law, Sabato D'Alisso. last Au-
gust, because D'Alisso had married
his daughter against his will.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
CARAMEL.

1t is an excellent plan to have a
supply Of caramel on hand to use
for favoring sauces or to sweeten
the after dinner coffee. To make this
caramel, take half cupful of gran
ulated sugar and melt it in a sauce
pan, letting it brown Bat taking
great care not to burn it. Add an
equal amount of boiling water and
stir slightly until the sugar is dis
solved. This will keep Indefinitely
in corked bottle or air tight jar
New Haven Register.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Big Facts About Latin America.

Some remarkable comparisons can
be made that will impress the mem
DRY with the vast area of the South
ern America Continent, says Worlds
Work. For instance, Brazil is larger
than the United States; the grand
total of Pan=American trade for 1907
was $500, 000,000; the foreign
commerce of Argentina last year ex-
ceeded that of Japan by nearly $780,
900, 000.-New York World.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
A Bad Cough.
Soon Satisfied.

A poor, half-fed, shrinking German
peddler raped timidly Mrs. Kelly,
whose temper that day was bad, flung
open the kitchen door and glowered
down at him. Everybody's Magazine
tells the story.
Did yez wish to see me?" she de-
manded, in threatening tones.
The man backed off a few steps.
well, if I did," he assured her,
with an apologize grin, II got my
wish. Thank you'll
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
HAD SEVERE WEEPING ECZEMA.
Face and Neck Were Raw-TerribIe
Itching, Inflammation and Sore
ness-AlI Treatments Failed
luticnra a Great Success.

Eczema began over the top of my ear.
1t cracked and then began to spread. |
had three different doctors and tried sew
eral things, but they did me no good. At
last one side of my face and my neck were
raw. The water ran out of it so that |
had to wear medicated cotton, and it was
so infamed and sore that 1 had to put a
piece of cloth over my pillow to keep the
water from it, and it would stain the cloth
a sort of yellow. The eczema itched so
that it seemed as though could tear my
face all to pieces. Then began to use the
net more than three months before it was
all healed up. Miss Ann Pearsons, North
field, VT, Dec 10, 1907"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props
Of Cuticura Remedies, Boston, Mass.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

me IN the back. lost weight stead
lily. My hair actually turned gray
from my suffering. After practically
giving up hope, used Doan's Kidney
Pills and began to mend very soon.
put on weight, gained strength, and
after using three boxes was entirely
cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Miss Ninette Porter, Braintree, Yer
mont, writes: Il have been cured by
Peruna.
II had several hemorrhages of the lungs.
The doctors did not help me much and
would never have cured me-
1 saw testimonial in Peruna almanac
OF case similar to mine, and | commenced
using it. / wrote to DR.. Hartman for adj
vice. He kindly gave me free advice.
II was not able to wait on myself when
! began using it. gained very slowly at
first, but | could see that it was help
ing me.
menced to raise up stringy, sticky, sub
stance from my lungs. This grew less and
less in quantity as | continued the treat
ment.
II grew more feshy than / had been
for a long time, and now / call myself
well"
A Bad Cough.
Mrs. Emma Martin Odessa, Mo-. writes:
i cannot thank you enough for curing me.
"For two years L doctored my cough,
which cost me many dollars, but still 1
seemed to get worse. My cough was so
bad | could not Sleep
Finally | purchased bottle of Peruna.
After the use of six bottles feel that l
am cured
People who object to liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna tablets.
For a free illustrated booklet entitled
The Truth About Peruna," address The
Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio. Mailed post
paid
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Not Wholly in Vain.

Uncle Allen Sparks was returning
home from the funeral of an &C.
guaintance. Well" he said. bright.
ening visibly after period of pro.
found thought, Ibis life was useful
one, after all. He once planted a
tree"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

"Doan's Kidney Pills
saved my life. Head
ache, dizzy spells and
blurrin & eyesight
came on me four
years ago, and began
to be so bad l would
fall to the floor.
Piercing Mains caught
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

II. Plnkham'S Vege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago I
was a wa liking
shadow. Ihad been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorelief.
My ashland per
suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege TIA Bile Com
pound and itworked
like a charm. 1t re-
lieved all my pains
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Many Don't Know.

A good many people who think
marriage failure do not realize how
much more sadly they would have
failed If they had never married.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Chinese School in ,Frisco,

A school will be established in San
Francisco, Cal, by the imperial Gov
eminent for Chinese children in Cal
ifornia.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Browns Bronchial Troches are SIM
pie and convenient remedy for Bron-
chial Affections and Coughs. In boxes
25 cents. Samples mailed free. John |.
Brown & Son, Boston, Mass.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Always shake in Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder. 1t cures hot, sweating, aching,
swollen feet. corns, ingrowing nails and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample mailed
FREE. Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n Y.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Discouraging.

Inquirer the best of my
knowledge, there is no exercise that
would benefit condition of bow legs
in a girl of seventeen. Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Patents are issued by sixty-four
countries. To take one out in each
country would cost about $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Try the Natural laxative, Garfield Teal
1t overcomes constipation and regulates
liver and kidneys. Samples sent upon re-
quest. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

There are about twelve generations
of flies year, the sexes about equal
ly divided, each female laying about
1000 eggs. NY
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Sore throat leads to Tonsilitis, Quinsy
and Diphtheria. Hamlins Wizard Oil used
as a gargle upon the first symptoms of a
sore throat will invariable prevent all
three of these dread Diseases
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Thirty-nine japanese banks suspended
last wear
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
To Rreak in New Shoes.

No fewer than $3.50 medical students at
tend lectures at the universities of Ger.
MANY this season,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Piles Cured in @ to IA Days.

New York City consumed 100000
pounds of butter during the last month.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Madrid has the highest altitude of any
city in Europe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
Red. Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes

England reports that her potato crop
last year was the biggest on record.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Vienna, w. Va. -" feel that I owe
the last ten years of my life to Lydia
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
ONLY one "Bromo Ouinine''

The revenues from the Prussian income
tax in 1907 were 59,500,000
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Two thousand tons of fish are sent out
of Siberia every year.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford'
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine, Look
for the signature of e. w. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy.
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws.
Murine Doesn't Smart Soothes Eye Pain.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23
A LIFE SAVED.
A Case of Kidney Trouble Pretty Far
Advanced.

Mrs. Henry Rapine, 50 E. Lafay-
cite St., Norristown, Pa, says:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

The Ural and Siberia produce 657, 44o
tons of iron each year.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pam, cures wind colo, 25c bottle
There are about $4,000 square miles of
coal fields in England.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-23

Color goods brighter and faster colors than any OF
can dye any garment without ripping apart. Write
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23
THURSDAY. DEC %, 1909.
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas. the birthday of our
Saviour. is really and truly the
day. Wherever the seeds
OF Christianity have been planted,
here viii this cay be set aside and
revered as the natal day OF the
Christ child, who grew TO be the one
Perfect Man. who living, taught US
now to live. and dying. how to die, "
So Saturday being the children's
day. absent ones viii come back
sgain 10 home and mother and gath
er around the dear ones there. Or
# those dear ones have crossed over
The rlver. few will DC the minds that
viii not revert to the last Christmas
and drop a silent tear. But the
memory OF this day is always sweet.
though it be tinged with sadness.
Older people viii get the most
out Of the day in the happiness of
the dear Hsde ones God has given
them. Il is like living over again
those happy Cnristmases OF the
olden, golden time.
How viii each of US observe this
dayT Il IS day for rejoicing and
Tor revelry. but not for debaucherY.
There should be reason and moder-
atom and temperance in all things.
especially in the celebration OF this
day.
We trust that all readers OF The
Gazette viii have the hapPiest and
-nernest Christmas OF their live.
and the entire holiday this year
That they will be benefited BY il.
celebration and that they may b,
/ spared TO see many returns OF ID,
/ season.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23
Asks for Larger Annuity.

DR.. Lyon G. Tyler. president Of
William and Mary College. appear
I'd before the finance committee of
the Legislature 10 session al Rich
nond last week, and presented the
financial needs Of his institution.
Or. Tyler ASKS tor an increase Of
the annual allowance from $40. 900
to SIS. 900 and also for an appro
pristion Of about $4,000 for i'm
pTovements at the college. including
= $4,000 light and neat plant and :
81. 500 model and practice schco
building.
AL the state Institutions are askinG
sor larger appropriations owing 4
thsiT natural growth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23

Beginning with our next issue we
expect 70 print weekly short ser
non by the ministers OF the several
congregations Of the city. On Jan
Uary 5th. Rev. G. S. Kennard. of
the Baptist church. Will furnish the
first article. We believe they viii
oe read carefully and that someone
will be helped bY them. At least
that is our object and the object of
the contributors.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23
NOpApER NEXT WEEK.

This IS the last issue OF The Ga
zstte for 1909. Following the Gus
ON of years. our office force will
lake a few days rest. The job de-
partment will be closed Xmas day and
Sunday but open again for business
Monday morning. Look over your
desk and f in need OF stationery
send in the order before 1910.
Start the new year right.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23
Is sill After Town Trustees

A special from Yorktown. signed
A, in last we ek's Hampton Mon
itor says:
There is considerable talk among
the people of Yorktown and York
county in regard 10 the settlement
of Poles and other foreigners in this
county. In fairness to all parties
concerned. it should &c stated that
the Poles who have been brought
here up TO the present time with a
viewof locating are intelligent. Of
good moral character and would
make good citizens. They will. if
any number OF them settle, estas-
lish their churches and schools. have
their own priest. as they are Catho-
lies, and when they gain full citizen
ship will without doubt vote the Re
publican ticket
There are good reasons for be
lieving that a large cement factory
viii be erected al or near Yorktown,
out there is no definite proof OF this
at yet. The people of the county
are in hearty sympathy with and
wi do what is reasonable TO help in
the establishment OF this enterprise.
That the town trustees have
made bad blunder in granting. as
they have done. all their deep water
TO the corporation for a period 90
years is fully realized by the intelli-
gent people OF the county, and If
the town grows TO any size then
there has been given away privileges
which would have been worth TO the
town and county millions OF dollars.
70 say nothing Of the tact that com
petition. which is one of the princi-
| pal factors in industrial development
has been shut out. The corporation
IS not 70 be condemned for gettieR
as many Privileges as possible,
| II the people of Yorktown and
| York county are wise they will i'm
medistely take action TO have the
question tested as TO whether or not
the trustees had the power to grant
these privileges. If they do not,
when this matter is left to the future
arbinament of enlightened public
opinion. they will most sssuredly bc
condemned for their negligence Of
lack Of foresight"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-23

Glazier's points and putty free to
every purchaser of window glass.
All regular sizes in stock. and any
special size cut to order.-Jas. II.
Stone.
That the students of William and
Mary mean tc enforce the honor
system was proven this week wher
one young man. who was caugh
cheating. was expelled by the stu
! dents themselves. after q tsiT sR'
Impartial Trial.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-20
BIG ICE JAM HOLDS
ALLAN liner IN
ITS GRIP
Monaghan Caught off Coast Of
New F0undIand
500 PASSENGERS ON BOARD
No Fears That Lives Will Be Lost
But Steamship May Be Crushed
by Pressure

st. Johns, n. F., May 20.-The AL
Ian lined, Mongolian, which left Liv-
erpool a week ago Saturday for ST.
Johns, Halifax, with nearly 500 pas
sengers, tried TO reach this port yes
terday through a field of ice which
was drifting against the land, but she
was firmly gripped by the tightly
packing foes a mile from this harbor
and has lain there since noon.
TIE wind is blowing steadily toward
the land. The ship is absolutely help
less and is surrounded on every side
by masses of ice and large icebergs.
Should the wind increase she will pro-
badly become total wreck.
She has a number of passengers for
st. Johns and her agents sent out the
steamer Prospero which is specially
designed for ice navigation, and to
take off these passengers and also the
mail.
The Prospero was unable to get
through the ice and got jammed her
self in the narrows where she re-
mains
Much anxiety is felt for the safety
of the liner, as the weather conditions
are not promising and unless the wind
changes the Mongolia may remain for
several days in ner present position,
or may be crushed by irresistible pres
sure against her sides.
Her passengers would be able to
escape to the foes and make their
way to land, though 1t would be an un.
pleasant experience for people most
of whom have never seen ice foes be-
fore.
The steamers efforts to run the
blockade are believed to have injured
some of the bow plates, but a number
of fishermen who managed to reach
her side over the closely packed foes
could discern no appreciate damage
Last night the combined action OF
wind and tide strengthened the grip oil
| the foes and the Monaghan was com
pletely surrounded unable to advance
| or recede
Although assured that they were In
no immediate danger the passengers
on the Monaghan crowded the decks
to witness the combat which resulted
in the enthrallment of the steamer
When II was seen that she could mel
Their advance nor retrace her course
to a position of more safety, there was
little demonstration other than an
anxious interest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-20

twenty-five of the past grand pa
triarchs.
The report of the grand patriarch
was followed by that of Grand Scribe
c. W. Farr, of st. Johnsbury. which
showed a membership of 1892. Dur
ing the year 141 members nave been
lost by death or suspension, leaving a
net gain of five members. Twelve
encampments in the state show an in
crease, fifteen show a decrease. and
six show no change The largest en-
campment is Oasis No. 3, of Brattle-
boro, with a membership of PIG. The
financial condition is excellent and
during the year s614.95 was paid for
the relief of members. The amount
in the treasury is $4,000 larger than
the surplus of last year.
Officers were elected as follows.
Grand chief patriarch, Olin w. Har-
wood of Bennington; grand high
priest, A. w. Roel of Brattleboro:
grand senior warden, A. T.. King of
burlington; grand junior warden, l..
+. Jones of Island Pond; grand scribe,
Charles W. Farr, of st Johnsbury;
grand treasurer, Lyman ]. Brown, of
bradford; grand representation to
Grand Sovereign Lodge at Seattle next
September. Col. George H. Stearns.
OF st. Johnsbury. This is the grand
Scribes nineteenth election.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-20

MR. wALHRIDoE's FUNERAL
Was Largely Attended at Walbridse
Homestead Wednesday.

The funeral of the late Edward wal
bridge was held Wednesday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock at the Walbridge Home
stead and was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Rev. Jas.
p. Harper Of North Bennington. The
bearers were, John E. Harlan, Harry
Rugg, James f. Smith, BERTHE G. Hill
lard, w Harrington Sears and John
NJ Plumb.
The music in charge of Mrs. A. w.
Varney was rendered by quartette
consisting of Miss Georgiana Austin,
Miss Lena Percy, f. Il. Bottum, Chas
Austin who sang "The Sands of Time
are Sinking" and Now the Day is
Over"
Among those present were friends
and relatives from Boston, Brooklyn,
Troy, Pittsfield. Newark, North Ad-
ans and Hoosick Falls.