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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Care of Little Chicks.

Quite an argument has been gong
that should elapse before giving food
to newly Matched chicks, some regard.
ing tweIky-four hours as time enough
before feeding, others that to feed
when two and half days old was
soon enough.
No doubt but that more chicks are
killed, or stunted from feeding too
soon, than are hurt by longer fast,
Note the healthiness of chicks when
hen steals her nest, and is not dis
covered until the chicks are several
days old.
Strong, healthy chicks, Matched in
dry, warm weather, will require food
sooner than puny ones Matched in a
damp, cool time, because the first
chicks will grow much faster. Make
this an iron clad rule: Never feed
sooner than twenty-four hours after
Matching, and let the first feed by dry
bread crumbs or oat meal sprinkled
in sharp sand Also let the bulk of
the first few meals be of sharp sand.
Give water that has the chill taken
off, for several days after Matching.
This is not necessary in midday of
the summer, but is good rule for
little chicks, of morning, no matter
what the month.
Have water vessels clean, and SC
arranged that the little chicks cannot
get into them.
A teacup filled with water, then
inverted in saucer, makes fine
fountain, that is easily kept clean.
where there is a small flock of chicks.
A quart can is almost as good. II
the water does not run out fast
enough, place a nail under the edge
of cup or can.
House the chicks in a weather
proof coop, with enough clean dry
litter and a good mother. Do not put
more than two dozen chicks with, one
hen.
If bowel trouble appears, dissolve
lime in water, pour the water off
carefully, and stir corn meal in the
lime water until it crumbles. The
lime water should be strong enough
to make the mass to look as If lye
had been poured on it. They will not
relish this, but if given no other feed
will eat it. Do not allow other food
lntil they are recovered, Rice cooked
tender and fed dry is good for bowel
trouble in fowls of any age.
If chicks are not allowed to get
chilled or wet from rain or dew, fed
wholesome food, kept little hungry
all the time, never allowed to have
any but wholesome water and milk
to drink, have stable grit. and are
kept free from lice, there win be no
bowel trouble, if they are healthy
when hatched.-E. c., vermilion Co.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Fines in Germany.

The German workman who the
other day was fined at one of our POI
lice courts probably considered that
he had genuine grievance when he
complained that, in addition to the
fine, his compulsory attendance at
the court had lost him days pay.
For they do these things better-at
any rate from the delinquent's point
of view--in the fatherland. For
what may be described as trivial
offense, the worker is not compelled
to attend the court, and the amount
of the fine is collected from him at
his house by a policeman. In the
event Of more serious, though still
comparatively venial, breach of the
law, punishable by short term of
imprisonment, justice is satisfied if
he works off the time by instruments
Sundays and holidays. 81 Londox
Chronicle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

skirt to give the modified Empire eff
feet, but it extends to the waist line
so that 1t can be utilized for the regu-
lation skirt as well. If it is to be
joined to skirt in princesse style the
skirt can be arranged over it either
at the natural or at the high waist
line and Joined at the upper edge.
The bodice is made with front and
backs, which are tucked and joined to
the narrow yoke. The garniture is
arranged over 1t. The under sleeves
are long and close fitting and the lit
tie cap sleeves are snug without being
tight.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is two and five
eighth yards twenty-one or twenty
four, one and seven-eighth yards thir-
ty-two or one and three-eighth yards
forty-four inches wide with two yards
eighteen for the yoke and sleeves.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
A REMARKABLE WAR SCARE.

A scene perhaps unique in warfare
is described by Lew Wallace, in his
recently published Autobiography
He tells Of the approach of Federal
regiment at Shiloh, and of how their
commander stopped them from panic
when they were under a heavy fire.
An officer rode swiftly round
their left flank, and stopped when in
front of them, his back to the enemy.
What he said / cound not hear, but
from the motions of the men he was
putting them through the manual Of
arms-this Notwithstanding some of
them were dropping in the ranks.
Taken all in ALL that think was the
most audacious thing that came I'M
der my observation during the war.
The effect was magical. The colonel
returned to his post in the rear, and
the regiment, steadied as if on pa
rade, advanced in face of the fire
pouring upon them, and actually en-
tered the wood"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Chinese Scholar ON Marriage.

Sir Robert Hart, speaking of mar
riage and death customs in the Far
East, tells story of a great Chinese
scholar and high official who said
that our foreign way Of letting the
young people fall in love and choose
and the Chinese way of first marry
ing and then making acquaintance
reminded him of two kettles of
water: the first--the foreign-wa
taken at the boiling point from the
fire by marriage and then grew cooler
and cooler, whereas the second the
Chinese was kettle of cold water
put on the fire by wedlock and ever
afterward growing warmer and
warmer. So that" said his friend
latter fifty or sixty years we are
madly in love with each other. y"
Tit-Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Dade7ives Advice.

According to the Nantucket In
quirer and Mirror, the following was
sent by countryman to his son in
college, not many years ago:
my Dear SOM write to send
you two pair of old brooches, that you
may have a new coat made of them.
Also some new socks, which your
mother knit by cutting down some of
mine. Your mother sends you $40
without my knowledge and for fear
you will not spend it wisely l have
kept back half and only send five.
Your mother and are we'll, except
your sister Annie has got the mea-
sles, which we think would spread
among other girls, If Tom had not
had them before, and he is the only
one left. I hope you are well and
will do honor to my teachings. If
you do not you are an ass, and your
mother and myself are your affection
ate parents"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

The latest and most approved
method Of preserving flowers during
transportation is that of freezing
them. When this process is en-
ployed the flowers are picked while in
the bud and will keep perfectly for
several weeks in refrigerator boxes.
After they have been unpacked and in
water they slowly revive and the bios
SONS develop fully. Such blossoms
will last much longer in room than
would be the case had they been
brought directly from the greenhouse
or the garden.-Harper's Weekly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Impressions of Rome.

In London drawing-room recent
ly the hostess said to comfortable
looking lady, the widow of a wealthy
Midland manufacturer, who had been
touring during the winter in the sum
ny South:
"Of course, you went to Rome,
dear Mrs. Rich?''
"Rome!" replied the widow,
vaguely and meditatively. did we
go to Rome, Ethel?" Ito her daugh-
teri.
Eyes, ma; you know we did, was
the girls reply. you remember
that big place where / bought those
lovely silk stockings. - Tit-Bits.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

One day last March the room of
the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives at Washington witnessed
an unusual scene-the presentation
of a medal Of honor to young Irish
woman in recognition of her remark
able heroism five years ago, at the
terrible General Slocum disaster.
The young woman of to-day was
then only girl of fourteen, scarcely
year over from Ireland, and con-
valescing in the Contagious Disease
Hospital at North Broth Island from
a severe attack of scarlet fever. 1t
was hardly to be expected that one
Of life's great tests should come to
girl OF fourteen, i'll in a hospital. To
this girl, suddenly into the quiet day.
came the sight of the blazing vessel
with its awful agony.
Without hesitating a second en-
tirely forgetful of her own weakness
she dashed down the stairs. ont to
the shore and into the water. seized
baby which had just been thrown
from the vessel, and waded with it
to the shore. She returned for an
other and another, until, in all, she
had saved nine children: then she
herself tainted and would have been
drowned had she not been seen and
rescued by one of the firemen from
the hospital. A nearly fatal RELAPSE
followed and when she recovered
from that, she went to Washington.
leaving no trace of her whereabouts
Meantime, Representative Goulden.
OF New York, having learned the
story of her heroism, Immediately
began a search for her, but it was not
until a short time ago that she was
discovered in a training school for
nurses IN Washington. Mr.. Goulden
at once applied to the government
for a medal Of honor and the seouel
was the little ceremony in the Capt
tol in March.
Quick wit, heroism and self-sacri-
flee make good foundation for suc-
cess in the profession this young
woman has chosen, as well as in any
other she might choose. The fine
little incident only emphasizes afresh
the capacity for heroism which burns
clear and bright and ready for any
emergency in the heart of the com
mon duties Of common days; not in
tne men and women alone, but often
even IN children. 1eroism il the
souls high heritage and the ranks Of
those who wear it nobly are always
larger than we know - Youth = Com.
panion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
satirical scorn.

He was sad though self-confdent
specimen of Juvenile life in an over
crowded metropolis. He was coming
out of the tobacco shop with the pro-
ceeds of his negotiations for "a hicks
wort O. cigarettes" when a philan-
thropic stranger accosted him.
My boy, hope you don't use to-
baccol"
ME use tobacco!" was the reioin-
der. wy de very idee! I'm jes
gettin a handful of de horrid stuff to
kill de bugs in me rose garden up
near Yonkers. w Washington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

it could not be any sleeper withou,
being cataract, one can well believe
Miss Agnes Laut's declaration, il
Scribner's Magazine, that at such 8
place things are doing" in the river.
She describes the passage of these
rapids as follows.
1--WE heard the far wh-u-sh, Their
the wild roar, then the full-throated
shout of triumphant waters You
think your blood will not run any
faster at that sound after having run
more rapids than you can count?
Try it!
we sat up from our sluggish, easy
postures. Then the river began tc
round and rise and boil in oil eddies,
and the canoe to bounce forward in
leaps without any lift on our part,
then race horse plunge, and we are
in the middle of furious tumult.
"The Indian rises at the stern and
leans eagerly forward. Even the cool
Sexsmith admits, This is place
where the river really does things,
isn't it?' But the Indian is padding
like a concentrated fury Then we
shoot forward into vortex of whirl-
ing sheaves of water.
She strong -she-ver strong
rapid! shouts the Indian, as we swirl
past one rock and try to catch the
current that will whirl us past the
next. pull-pull a strong pad
diet And we rise to a leap of wild
waters, have plunged into the trough
and are climbing again before some
one can remark, Say, I don't ever
like siding to rapids
There is a rock ahead about the
size of small house, where the wat
ers are breaking. aquiver and white
with rage. The Indian had risen
again. Stop!' he yells. Don't pad
die! Let her go!' But he himself is
steering furiously as we Craze past
out to the bouncing waves
$50 we run the Big Rapids fol-
about mile, then ride third rapid
in long, easy swell, and swerve ir
to the north"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Tourist Rromidioms,

A statistician who recently re-
turned from a trip to British Column
bia is willing to affirm that he heard
people ask:
How cold does it get here in the
winter?" 21S3 times.
What is the height Of that noun
tain?" 796 times.
How far away do you suppose
that glacier ISL" 921 times.
rs this the Medicine Hat where
the weather comes from?" 1142
times.
''Iow far do you suppose it is over
to where that man is plowing?"
1881 times.
care there any trout in that
stream" 1921 times.
do the bears ever come down 70
the railroad?" 944 timse.
where do we change time again."
$3.50 times.
"Why is it that it doesn't get dark
here until nearly 10 o'clock?" 310S
times.
HAS anybody ever climbed to the
top of that mountain" 2243 times,
"Are these the Rockies or the Sci
kirks?" 9712 times.
Wouldn't it be great If we could
have one of these mountains set down
on the prairie back of Chicago?" 562
times. Chicago Record-Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
SAVED BY LUCKY SHOT.

A big black bear taught Hubert
Baker, of Croton Falls, lesson that
he will not forget soon, and that is,
the next time he goes hunting bruin
it will be with a rife that shoots
bullet larger than pea Arthur
Gaming killed this bear Just in time
to save his friend Baker from terri.
BILE clawing and perhaps death. The
animal was full-grown and after
blood when he was brought down by
lucky shot
Hunting parties started out after
the bear week ago when his tracks
were first seen in upper Westchester,
but not until Monday did any one
come up with him. 1t was lone
hunter who sighted him, and shot
warmed bruin into run which left
the man with the gun far behind. 1t
was late in the afternoon, and he had
no dog to follow the trail. Spots of
blood in the snow told him that he
had wounded the animal, but when
the hunter had followed them about
a mile he concluded the bullet had
done but slight damage and turned
homeward
The news that some one had seen
the bear soon spread, and the first
thing the next morning Baker and
Gaming were out for bruins scalp.
They came upon him unexpectedly
and Baker, forgetting the small call
ibre of his rife, fired and wounded
the bear slightly. Smarting from the
shot Of the day before, the new
wound put the animal into a terrible
rage, and he started for Baker, who
tried another shot, which went wide.
Gaming called to Baker to take to
his heels and leave him to try to
bring the angered blackie down as he
passed him. Baker was quite willing
to take his friends advice, but he
had gone only few yards when he
stumbled. 1t was a time now to try
a mans nerve. Gaming took careful
aim and fired.
With snarl the bear turned upon
his new enemy, and tried to reach
him. Ganung's bullet, however, had
found a spot that tapped the animals
life.-New York World.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Not Applicable.

BECKER" What's the matter, old
man? You look like an illustration
of a hard-luck story.
Meeker Domestic troubles. Had
scrap with my wife this morning.
Blocker - "Oh, don't let little
thing like that worry you. A thun-
derstorm clears the atmosphere, you
know"
Meeker - Yes, but that doesn't
help man who has been struck by
lightning. Chicago News.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Notes Of the Poultry Yard.

The older the egg the less is that
sweet, rich flavor noticeable.
Remove at once from flock any
chick showing signs of sickness.
A woman who makes a success of
poultry raising has the laugh on the
man, who makes failure at farming.
Hens that are expected to lay dur
ing the winter must be provided with
warm roosting place, warm enough
to avoid danger Of frost to comb and
wattles, but well ventilated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

and shawl, and it can be slipped on at
moments notice whenever the tenn
perature requires. 1t can be made
from flannel or from cashmere or
from wash silk lined with albatross
or from any similar material, and it
can be scalloped at its edges or fin
ished with hens that are feather
stitched or in almost any way that
fancy may suggest The long, point
ed, narrow effect is both pretty and
practical, but often shorter wrap is
wanted, and this one can be made In
either style illustrated.
The wrap is made in one piece with
castings and draw strings arranged to
form the hood.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Foulard Fineness.

A pretty bordered foulard seen re-
Gently had a coarse ribbed surface
with pattern of small groups of tiny
dots on an ivory ground, and a
straight border of black on white,
with touches of heron blue, rhodo-
dendron purple, jade green and
brownish purple, the effect being like
that of a broad band Of embroidery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Wen, What if He Didn't?

For many years DR.. Francis L. Pat
ton, ex-president of Princeton Uni
versity, wore side whiskers. When
ever he suggested shaving them there
was a division of opinion in the fam
lily. One morning he came into his
wife's room, razor in hand, with his
right cheek shaved smooth.
How do you like it, my dear?" he
asked IF you think it looks well,
will shave the other side, too. "-Ev-
erybody's Magazine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Poultry for Profit
sanifarY PonItrv Nest.

The present day tendency to em-
ploy sanitary measures in the dairy,
the stable, the doghouse, etc., has at
last extended to the poultry yard. The
industrious hen is to be provided
with sanitary nest, which can be
readily washed and scrubbed as occa-
sion demands. This recent develop
ment is shown in the accompanying
illustration. The nest is made of
wire and is supported in suitable
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Easily Cleaned.

housing, both Of which can be re.
moved from the chicken house when
cleaning is necessary. When thus
removed they can be conveniently
placed in a suitable receptacle con.
tanning boiling water and thoroughly
cleansed of all impurities and unde-
sirable insects.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
No Change in Sleeves.

There will be little or no change
in sleeves later. 1t is probable that
corsages and bodices will be more
square over the shoulders, and in that
case sleeves will set lower on the
arms-that is, the shoulder seam
will be longer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
He il the Dcetor

Senator Rayner twits Mr.. AIdrich
with not being lawyer; but if the
degree of doctor of laws were being
distributed to folks in proportion as
they had doctored laws, ar. Aldrich
would be tattooed with LID. mono
grams. Washington Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

vent if we should change our canal
plans and make it a seal-level affair
it probably would not stop NJ Bunau
Varilla's mouth. And that blessed
contamination would be the only pos
sible inducement to change that we
can think Of. Washington Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Braiding Is the Rage.

Broad fat silk military braid is
used as trimming to an unprecedent-
ed extent. narrow soutache represent
ing close rival, while in many cases
coats are bordered with broad bands
of taffeta ribbon or with velvet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
wide Collar.

A wide collar OF handkerchief lin
en- cut in points and embroidered in a
neat design is pretty decoration for
wool school dress. The collar is
made separate, and by it's frequent
changing the little gown is kept look
ing spick and span.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Dutch Neck.

Pretty, simple, fine lawn dresses
show the Dutch neck and short pun
sleeves. Some touches Of color are
introduced at the belt, on the sleeve
bands and outlining the low neck.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
fHSHlONS, )zZs5.5Dz21

New Fork City. The bodice that
Includes such garniture as this one
is one Of the latest and prettiest that
the season has brought forth. The
garniture can be braided or embroid-
cred or made from fancy material,
and it gives distinctive touch with
out involving any great amount of la
Dor. This blouse is made of pongee,
and is braided, while the yoke and
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

The quantity of material required
Is, for the full length wrap. one and a
half yards twenty-seven or one yard
thirty-six inches wide; for the shorter
wrap one yard twenty-seven or three
quarter yard thirty inches wide.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Oriental Enhroideries.

The Oriental embroideries give one
who can draw many good ideas for
designs for her sofa pillows.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Lingerie and Lace.

In New York City one sees lingerie
heavily trimmed with Irish lace, but
the general verdict is that it gives too
heavy an appearance; Valenciennes is
far softer and more appropriate.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

Plaster portraits are the fashion
able form Of Counterfeit present
ment" In London. They are done IL
the form Of miniature busts or baa
reliefs at the low price Of $3.50
apiece.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
RUNNING THE BIG RAPIDS.

Where the waters OF half CONT
nent become hemmed in between the
rock walls of the River Saskatche-
wan. at point not third Of 1 mile
wide, with such steep descent over
huge beulders and rocky isIets that
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Fad For stenciIing.

The fad for stenciling has extended
and mothers are decorating the hens
of skirts, yokes and collars with this
artistic work.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Hand Painted NecIkwear

Hand painted neckwear, the foun-
dalton being fine batiste, is one of
the latest novelties.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Infants shawl Wrap.

This convenient little wrap appro-
priately belongs in every infants out
fit. 1t serves the purpose of both hat
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. bottle
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

The King of Siam does not confine
his relationship to mother earth He
claims to be Brother of the Moon,
Half Brother of the SUM-" as well as
Sovereign Arbitrator of the Flux
the Reflux" N. Y.-32.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03
Narrow Skirts.

Some of the new skirts are SO mar
row that they look like bolster cases;
and, indeed. 80 under that name
abroad.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

sleeves are of net in matching color,
but the model suits the thinner mate
rails as well as it does the heavier
fabrics, and for the guimpe portions
either the net or a fancy all-over or
tucking or something similar will be
found appropriate. In this case the
blouse is worn with a high wasted
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

Sore throat is no triAing ailment. 1t will
sometimes carry infection to the entire
system through the food that is eaten.
Hamlins Wizard Oil is sure. quick cure.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-08-03

Real Irish crochet lace has been
added to the list Of real laces showing
figures Of color