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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04

Mr. Roosevelt will go down in his
tory, among other distinctions, says
the Boston Transcript, as the only
president whose name the American
people never learned to pronounce.
0, as in rose, is proper.
The population of the state Of Vera
Cruz may be approximately put down
at 100000. Every settlement, vii
lage, town and city is provided with
private and public educational institu-
lions for the elementary education of
the people.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
1t Costs rloney to Paint.

It costs more if you don't. Your. house
wears out if not painted. Then it costs
money to repair it and money to paint it.
Il don't cost much money to paint with the
Il. Y M. Paint, because 4 gallons of the L.
q M. and 3 gallons of Linseed Oil makes 7
gallons of ready-for-use paint at only 81. 20
per gallon. Thirty FIVE years use in every
part Of the United States has proven it.
Sold by Phillips & Day, Morristown; P. C.
Henry, Basking Ridge; w. r. Wilson,
Whippany; J.'R. Meade, Hanover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
Improvina the Dairy Herd.

The most practical way for the
farmer to build up a dairy herd is to
buy a good dairy bred bull and Ncross
on the best of his common cows. This
is the cheapest way, and, in fact, the
only way, unless the farmer has the
ready money and will buy herd of
pure bred producing cows, which in
the west cannot be found at any price,
Contrary to the ideas of many men,
dairy bred bulls are much cheaper
than good dairy bred cows, and there
is no reason why the farmer who
wants dairy blood in his herd should
stand on the cost Of a bull.-Kansas
Farmer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
Gift shop Notes.
BY FRANK S. BURNETT.


BY way of introduction to those I'M
acquainted with us, we would say that
the Gift Shop is located at 80 South
street, where are displayed many
works of art and such everyday neces
stiles as books, including circulating
library, society stationery with en-
craving, printing, etc.
Our art lines embrace plaster, pot
terry, hammered brass mirrors and pic
lures, many Of which are appropri-
ately framed.
Last, but by no means least, is men
toned our frame shop, the best
equipped in this section, where we
turn out work which is both our spec
ial pride and delight to those v b !
appreciate correct effects in framing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
DESTROYING White erubs.

Probably the most effectual check to
white grubs is early blowing. If the
land can be winter plowed and again
plowed in the spring the grubs viii be
greatly injured, The application of
lime will doubtless help to destroy
them, and if early potatoes are plant
ed and the crop harvested as soon as
possible the land may be at once fitted
and sown to alfalfa with almost GER
tainty Of good stand.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
BIG SUIT CASE FOR TAFT.
Made In tho Philippines of Mahogany,
Pearl and Gold.

President Taft has received from
the Philippines large suit case, which
was used by John s. Hord, collector
of internal revenue, in bringing to
Washington statistics for use in con
sidering Philippine tariff legislation.
The frame is of mahogany and the
front is made of small inlaid blocks of
native wood, about 100 different speci-
mems, highly polished and bearing the
initials "W II. T." in native gold and
"P. l." in native mother of pearl. The
back and sides are composed of cara
bao hides and the handle is piece of
Manila hemp.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04

Is your land sour and sodden? If it
is. remember that the antidote is lime.
Remember also that alfalfa and clio
yer produce acidity of the soil and
that unless lime is present in consid-
cradle quantity, to get the best results
from leguminous crops. it must be APP
piled in more or less generous guam
titles. For this purpose finely ground
limestone is of most lasting benefit
Kansas Farmer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-04
WANTED.

Success Magazine requires the SER
vices of man in Morristown to look
after expiring subscriptions and to se-
cure new business by means OF special
methods unusually effective; position
permanent; prefer one with expert
ence, but would consider any appli-
cant with good natural qualifications
salary 81 so per day. with commission
option. Address with references, r.
G. Peacock, Room 102. Success Maya
zine Bldg, New York.
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Cullen nodded. "Queer roost where
this senator is to hang out, isn't it,"
1T can't be a rich one. then" sug-
gested Haines.
Cullen chuckled.
perhaps he's an honest one"
81 hadn't thought of that. You al
ways were original. Dicsie," comment
ed Haines dryly. by the way, what
do you know about him."
Nothing, except that the Evening
Call printed a picture Of his eldest
daughter-says she's the queen daugh-
ter Of the,south, famous beauty, rich
planter for a father mottyr left her a
fortune"--
She'll cut quite social caper with
this hotels name on her cards, won't
sher broke in Haines as be led Cullen
to a seat to await the expected legis-
lator. whose train was late.
II don't know very much about him
myself" said Haines. "All I've been
able TO discover is that Stevens said
the word which elected him, and that
looks bad. Great glory, when / think
W udt a stlldlpl VI tue ll~ilL SUIT mas ~
chance TO do here in Washington-a
nonpartisan, straight out from the
shoulder mani" He paused to shake
his head in disgust. You know these
fellows here in the senate don't even
see their chance. WAY, If you and
didn't do any more ~ hold our jobs
than they do we'd be fired by wire the
first day. They know just the old pc
litical game, that's ALL"
Thoroughly a cynic through his
years of experience as newspaper
man, which had shown the inside
workings Of many important phases
of the seemingly conventional life OF
this complex world, Cullen pretended
unbounded enthusiasm.
Heart Hearw he shouted. "All you
earnest citizens come vote for Re
former Halnes. I'm for you, Bud
What do l get in your cabinet7 I've
Joined the reformers, too, and, like al
Of them, me for PURITY as lonl
as she gives me meal ticket"
But not even Cullen could make
Haines consider his views on thS
necessity Of political regeneration t.
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but instead OF completing the throw"
the reporter walked away with his foe
held securely ON his back-to put him
10 bed, kindly service, in view Of
Randolph's mental state.
From across the lobby Charles Nor
ton had watched Randolph's discomft-
ing encounter with Haines with amuse-
ment
Now that I've got the young fellow
to sew up his old mans money in Alta
coola land" he chuckled, reckon Sen
ator William FL. Langdon won't see
anything wrong with that same noble
tract Of universe when he comes to
vote for the naval base. Senator Ste
yens will be pleased
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CHAPTER III.

how TO PLEASE A SENATOR.
he International hotel in Wash
ington was all hustle and hustle.
Was it not preparing for its
first senator since 1885? No
parsonage than the Hon. Will
IH. Langdon of Mississippi, said
warm personal friend of Sen
Stevens, one Of the leading mem
|of his party at the capital, had
led a suit of rooms for himself
Two daughters.
hit ii the limitT" remarked the
clerk to Bud Haines, correspond
II the New York Star. 1.-The SEN
wrote us that he was coming here
! se his old friend, the late Sen
Moseley. said back in rs that this
the best hotel in Washington and
= all the prominent men ought to
Ines, the ablest political reporter
had come to the Inter
hal 10 interview the new senator,
scribe for his paper what kind OF
Ezen Langdon was. He glanced
hd at the dingy woodwork, the
cushions, the nicked and uneven
|of the hotel lobby, and smiled at
Elerk. "Wen, If this is the new
TORS idea Of princely luxury he
Dit right into the senatorial atmos-
y" Both laughed derisively. by
May" added Haines, Il suppose
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"Well, can't you see been down here
l1hdt you're doingT with him a few
times There young Langdon is now
Haines turned quickly, just in time
to bump into a tall, slender young
man, who was walking unevenly in
the direction of the cafe.
'Well, can't you see what you're do
mgr muttered the tall young man
thickly.
Haines smiled. The chap who has
played halfback four years on his col
lege eleven and held the boxing cham
pionship In his class is apt to be good
natured He does not have to take of
Tense easily. Besides. Randolph Lang
don was plainly under the influence of
whisky. So Haines smiled pleasantly
at the taller young man.
BEG your pardon-my fault" Haines
said.
"Well. don't let II occur again." mum
bled Langdon as he strolled with I'M
even dignity toward the door. Bud
Haines laughed.
81 guess young Langdon is soing to
be one of the boys, isn't he"
Hes already one Of them when 1t
comes to a question of fluid capacity"
whirled to meet the gaze of his friend,
Dick Cullen. representative Of one of
the big Chicago dailies.
you down here to see Langdon,
toog commented Bud
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and his Imagination, stimulated by the
special brand Of Bourbon whisky Nor.
ton had ordered for him, took rapid
bounds.
zone hundred thousand You mean
! could make a hundred thousand with
my City between now and springT
"Sure as Niger likes gin," replied
Norton confidently.
"HowY' asked Langdon.
The young congressman leaned over
confidentially.
This is under your bat, Randolph.
You can keep quietf'
Langdon nodded eagerly.
Then put it into Altacooa land"
1.-THE naval base2" gasped Langdon.
Norton nodded.
Now you've bit it. The government
will select Altacoola for naval base.
Then land will jump way up to never
and you'll clean up hundred thou
sand at the least. Isn't 1t simple 2
There are thousand people with
money who would just love to have
this chance. And I'm giving 1t to you
because Of our friendship. / want to
do you good turn. I've got my money
In there"
Young Langdon was visibly i'm
pressed.
You've always treated me right
Charlie; you've been for me, | know
But suppose the government doesn't Sc
lect Altacoola Gulf City's in the run.
ning"
Norton laughed sarcastically.
Gulf City is a big bunch OF mud
fats Besides, In tell yon something
else. Just between us, remember" He
waited for the boys eager nod before
he went on. "The big men are behind
Altacoola. Standard Steel wants Al
tacoola, and what Standard Steel wants
from congress you can bet your bottom
dollar Standard Steel gets. They know
their business at No. 10 Broadway.
Now, then, are you satisfiedY
Randolph was more than satisfied.
Already he felt himself rich, and hon
estly rich, too, for Norton had con-
vinced him that there was no reason
why ne SHOULD not use the poO,OOO Vi
his fathers, when it had to lie in the
bank anyhow all winter, and he would
have it back in time to use on the
plantation in the spring when it was
needed. How proud of him his father
would be when he showed him a clear
profit of S100,000
''Pll go get the drafts at once. Char
lie, and I'm mighty much obliged to
you" he said, with gratitude In his
voice.
Norton's smile was one Of deep salts.
faction.
That's all right, Randolph. You
know | want to do anything / can for
you"
Randolph was starting for his room
when Haines and Cullen turned sharp
ly around the corner Of the hotel desk.
Again Bud and the young southerner
accidentally collided.
"Where are you going? Can't you
look outf" blurted Langdon.
Haines grinned.
Guess it's your fault this time"
ooh, 1t is. is it," irritably replied
Randolph, who as the "young marse"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-17
CHAPTER ".
"JUsT THE MAN WE NEED"

I he had left the latter In bed
a - towel filed with cracked Ice
around his head, he saw two familiar
figures standing in a secluded corner
Of the lobby. They were talking ear
nestly in low voice.
| "Whewr' whistled the newspaper
man. at must be something impor.
I tant that brings both the boss of the
senate and Stevens of Mississippi
here"
Good afternoon, Haines. How are
you" Senator Stevens said cordially,
as, looking up, be saw the newspaper
man approaching Senator Peabody,
you know Haines, don't you? The
brightest young correspondent in
Washington
Senator Peabody of Pennsylvania,
the leading power in the upper house,
was a man of commanding character
and of strong personality. The fact
he used these attributes to advance in
the senate the financial interests of
himself, of Standard Steel and other
commercial organizations met with
very little protest in Washington. That
he deserved the title frequently used
in referring to him. boss of the SEN
ate" none would deny who had knowl-
edge of the inner workings of the SEN
ate and the various committees
Senator Peabody was very affable to
the reporters, especially to those of
Haines' stamp, who had never accept
or fa nd ha
posed his methods. He aimed to win
the friendship of these opponents by
diplomacy-as he had found that re-
porters of the Haines sort could not
be Influenced by money. He consid-
cred reporter who would take bribe
as constructive conservative member
Of society and frequently regretted
that so many of the correspondents
sent to Washington could not be
bought nor had bills they wanted pass
ed or defeated. He extended his hand
to Haines as Stevens concluded and
said warmly:
''Of course know the representative
of the Morning Star! How do you do,
HainesY'
II wonder If we're not all here on
the same Grand" suggested the news
paper man.
Senator Peabody appeared to be all
candor.
I'VE came 10 cali on Senator Lang
don, Senator Stevens new colleague"
he said
Bud Haines opened his eyes wide
by Jove, Langdon stock is going up
when the chairman of the naval com
mittee drops in to welcome him.
"You see Langdon went in on a
naval base platform" explained Ste
vens. "Our section of the south is
red hot In favor Of the government
spending it's naval base appropriation
right there"
Certainly" interrupted Haines,
but
And, there being a vacancy on the
committee on naval affairs" continued
Stevens, whose dignity was offended
by the reporters interruption, the
friends Of Senator Langdon are work
ing to have him appointed on that
committee, because he comes from the
state where the naval base will be
located and win. like myself, be more
familiar with the availability of the
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the register with
a thud.
I'VE could have
them every day
IL we want ted
them. This fell
low, though, well
have all winter. /
guess. His sons
here now. Been
breaking all rec
ords for drink
ing. Cong ress-
III an Norton Of
Mississippi has
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had been accus-
toned to consid-
cradle Difference
on the plantation.
We'll, take that"
he angrily cried,
aiming a savage
swing at Haines.
The reporters
athletic training
proved of ready
service. Dodging
under the clinch-
ed fist, he turned
dexterously, seiz-
ed young Lang
don's outstretch-
ed wrist and bent
t h e arm down
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Score Hurt In Collision.
fro BE Continued

Gary, Ind, April 13.-Ten passen
gers were seriously and score slight
ly injured in a head-on collision be
tween trolley cars of the Chicago
South Shore & South Bend railroad
seven miles from here. The accident
occurred at a sharp curve, fog being 9
contributory cause.
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II SUDDEN start, as tnOOgD TO
Int Sanders throat. Langdon,
Impressed lips and eyes blaz-
sped the edge of the table
grip that threatened to rend
shed boards. With intensest
lie slowly regained control Of
His fury bad actually weak
In. His knees shook, and be
eakly into a chair. When he
Ispoke his voice was strained
Iorious. Sanders. you and |,
10 never meet again because
81 succeed again in keeping my
|Rff you. What would my old
Is OF the Third Mississippi say
saw me sitting here and you
fith a whole body. sir, after
N have said? They would not
their eyes. thank God, sir,
|ould all 90 over to Stuart City
Il new eyeglasses, sir" A sus-
|moisture appeared on the colo
seeks which he could not dry
ky to escape Sanders observa-
4 had to let you stay, sir, be-
Saou, the sole accuser, are the
. who can tell me what | must
i do you want to known asked
I, who had realized his great
in losing his temper, in talk
openly and as violently as be
1 in dragging the name OF Sen
.vens into the controversy. He
~ to keep Stevens from hearing
days blunder, for Jim Stevens
J well as he, didn't he, that the
no loses his temper, like the
40 talks too much, Is OF no use
les.
int to know how you formed
oinion of political matters-of
8. Is 1t possible. sir. that you
.tual knowledge of actual hap
that give you the right to talk
have? want to know IL /
Eel shame. feel disgrace, sir, to
'enator from Mississippi, that
ir, that the Almighty himself,
lid choose to live in If he came
D." n....-@ ..4-.
e, there, senator, don't take too
v what l have said," Sanders
in reassuring tone. having out
Is course of action. II lost my
.cause you wouldn't promise me
ing ! needed-that appointment
gley. What l said about sena-
i such was all wild words
In 'em. Why, how could there
atorY This query was a happy
ought which Sanders craftily
ed In a designedly artless man
what | thought and know ex-
Langdon sharply. ut couldn't
sn't possible. Now you go, sir.
1t be your greatest disgrace
u are not fit to enter any gen
8 house."
1on't rub it in too hard, senator.
~ need my help some day, but
ave to deliver the goods before
.Ssis.l ,~,-..
goin', but here's a tip. Don't
me for fightin' you. I've got to
live. I'm a human bein', an
, are pretty much the same all
e world, all except you-you're
III natural. The rest Of you is
sr."
Sanders departure the colonel
ais table, his head resting in his
he events Of the day crowding
in bewilderingly.
battles of peace are worse than
auregard ever led me into" be
red. Fighting to conquer one
harder than turning the left
+ the Eighth Illinois in an en-
fire."
be new senator from Mississippi
know that for him the wars of
had only just begun, that per-
s own flesh and blood and that
wife and mother who had gone
would turn traitor to his colors
very thickest of the fray.
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LdhguUh lUdS NtIpItSS. over his (Haines0
shoulder as though to throw the young
attacker with the wrestler's flying
mare" Langdon was helpless. as
Haines had also secured his free hand,
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i various sites suggested than man
/ from another state"
Haines nodded.
Yes, Of course. What towns going
to get IT, senatorT
Senator Stevens paused judiciously
Well" he said, "Altacoola and Gulf
City are the chief candidates. / sup
pose you had better talk to Langdon
shout it."
The reporter smiled.
That's just what ! came for, SEN
ator, but have to go up to the war
department now. When Senator Lang
don comes viii ron be kind enough to
tell him want to interview himY'
Stevens bowed cordially.
Indeed / shall. I'll tell him he's In
luck to have the smartest young man
In Washington on the job"
"All right" laughed Bud, "only don't
make 1t so strong that be won't recog-
nize me when he sees me. Good
day." And he hurried away to keep
belated appointment.
Clever boy" said Stevens as the
newspaper man disappeared.
The boss of the senate agreed.
"Yes, only I'm not sure it's good
thing for a newspaper man to be too
clever. Spells his usefulness. Makes
him ask too many COMPOUNDED ques-
tons"
Stevens acquiesced, for it would
never do to disagree with the boss.
ITS very kind of you, senator" he
began, changing the subject, ito come
with me to welcome the new senator
from my state, my old friend and col
league"
An inscrutable smile-a smile, yet
cold one-accompanied Peabody's an
swer.
81 have always found, Stevens" he
said, that little attention like this
to a new man Is never wasted, and l
make it rule not to overlook oppor-
tunities."
Again the senior senator from Mis-
sissippi acquiesced, and he laughed
heartily at Peabody's keen insight into
human nature.
Il think you'll like Langdon," Ste
vens remarked after a pause, land you'll
find him easy to deal with. Just put
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A GENTLEMAN
FROM MISSISSIPPI
BY THOMAS A. WISE
Frederick r. Toombs
A

you'll raise your rates now that you've
got senator here"
The clerk brought his fist down on
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Stevens drew "Then you guarantee
closer 70 poo. himp snapped the
boss.
body.
81 elected him. and he knows it,"
he cbuckled.
The boss nodded.
"And it's likely that man like
Langdon, new to politics-a simple
gentleman Of the old school, as you de-
scribe hin-might have considerable
influence on opinion throughout the
country"
Langdon's colleague grasped the arm
of the senatorial dictator.
Hes just the man we want, sena-
tor He's one of those old fellows you
just have to believe when he talks.
He'll do what / suggest, and he can
make the public believe what we
think"
ITO BE CONTINUED
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up any measure
for the benefit of
the south and
Langdon will go
the limit on it.
Even a Repub-
lie q n majority
doesn't mind a
little Democratic
s u p p or I, you
know. | think
he's just the man
you can use in
this gulf naval
base bill"
"You can swing
him p asked Pea
body sharply.
Stevens drew
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-22

Merritt w. Hill, the jeweler, at tended the automobile show in New York, Tuesday.
 Charles I. Leach has put in line of the reliable Sauer extracts.
 Try Mapleine for making syrups and favorings. At Leach's
 MT and Mrs Alfred Bradshaw have twin daughters, born on January 12.
 John Bonjiorno, the shoemaker, makes a speciality of repairing rub Der goods which he guarantees to give satisfaction.
 You are assured of first class entertainment, when attending any performance given under the aus pices of the local Odd Fellows. William Stone occupied the pulpit of the Methodist churches in Corn wall Bridge and Ellsworth, Sunday, in the absence of Rev E. A. Hender- son.
 Mrs Bond of Hartford is visiting her sister, Mrs Andrew G. Barnes, at Boardman.
 William Oliver, who bought a house on Poplar street eight months ago, removing here from West Corn wall, is to return to his farm at the latter place, this week.