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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Communicated
A Plea for the Boys,


To the men Of Morristown and to those
of the Y. M. G. A. particular, the fol-
lowing suggestion is offered
1t is probably generally known that
within a comparatively short time, seve-
raj energetic and philanthropic ladies Of
Morristown have established, with marked
success, sewing school for girls. This
voluntary instruction occupies about two
hours of each Saturdaa morning, from
1890 to 1890.
Corresponding to this. should be es'
tablished, as soon as possible, mechan'
ic's school for boys. One or two efficient
carpenters could superintend the use O
tools. A small outlay would provide
necessary tools and material, and the
boys would think it great fun. At the
same time they would acquire taste fol
work, and an ease in using tools which
it is said, never comes so well later If
life. These schools, am told, have long
been in successful operation in Boston
and are even attached, in some cases, te
the public schools.
As we all like to do what we can dc
we'll, it is easy to predict. with our girls
good at sewing and our boys at using
tools, a prosperous future for our town
and some immunity from the curse Of
pauperism. Certainly no greater philan
thropy can be undertaken.
It x q
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

Ex>Judge John Lift, of Andoyer, died
last week, aged 81 years.
The miners of the Ogden mine are now
receiving two dollars per day.
Henry B. Walker has leased and taken
possession of the Tappen farm at Hanover
Neck.
William Oakley has sold his black
smith business at Chatham, to O'Harra
& Sidman.
Mayor Richards, Of Dover, has lost q
valuable Jersey heifer, for which he was
offered $500.
The Ladies' Mission Society OF Hanover
Church, held their annual meeting lasi
Wednesday.
A new Railroad between RockawaJ
and Port Oran, by way of Dover, is ar
assured fact.
The Thomas Iron Company have leased
the Naughrightville mines, and are put.
ting up new engine, etc.
The firm Of Parrot & Williams, millers
at Chatham, has Dissolved partnership
Mr. Parrott continuing the business.
The Glendon Iron Company are build
ing fifteen double dwelling houses fol
their men at Hibernia, and six double
dwellings are also being erected at the
Dalrymple mine.
W.. D, Tunis, of New Vernon, drove
his team off the stone bridge, near Hey
er's mill, last Friday night. The horses
fell about ten feet. The carriage, con.
tanning Mr.. Tunis and family, escaped
going over, thus preventing serious
accident.
George Pierson and j. Youngs, O
Randolph, have purchased a hundred acre
tract of standing timber on the General
Cooper farm, at Chester, for $1,000
They contemplate erecting mill on the
premises and cutting timber into planks
ties, car lumber, ETC.,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Tax on Tea.

On Saturday last. Louis Lang drove into
town with . highly ornamsntsd establish-
ment promiscuously smblazoning the
cheapness and superiority Of the Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Co.'s goods. Louis mis-
sion here was to sell tea to whomaoevsr
chose to buy. But Louis had overlooked
the necessity Of procuring vendors L.
cense; in consequence Of which he was
waited upon by committee Of city digni-
taries who informed him concerning the
enormity Of his transgression, and handed
him over to the tender care Of Marshal
Dunn, who plotted him to the presence Of
Mayor Ayers and Clerk Lyon. when bail in
500 was offered by himself. and accepted
for his further appearance On the following
Monday. Moaday came and 20 did Louis
who, in the inter;ps, had rehsarssd that his
torie event which occurred in Boston Har-
Dor many years bsfoEe Tea Companies were
known. when his illustrious forefathers re-
voisad and threw overheard the coveted
essence OF solacs 10 shAny an antiquated
maiden. But unlike his heroic ancestors.
Louis deemed discretion the better part Of
Yalcr and paid the imposed Ane Of $40 and
costs; afterwards taking out q regular IL
cense with the sinister pprposeof deluging
our city with tea upon which hes been paid
the required tax
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
winfield Scott Post No. %, q. 4. 4,

W1nuo1Q Seoul EObb NO. %, ". - n,
On Friday evening last. our Grand Army
Post mustered in their new ofacers for the
ensuing year.
Chief mastering officer, ]. a. Rodrigo. Of
Post /, Ne wark, was present and cficiated
after which all hands adjourned TO Ksr'
stings wherea right royal lunch awaited
them having dispatched which they re-
turned to their new lodge room in the Ban.
Ter building. and enjoyed scamp fire"
fighting their battles o er again in fraternal
intercourse and "reminiscences Of the past
Under the inspiring influence Of tobacco
smoke, our vets recalled scenes Of battle
smoke. and thus passed an evening Of rar,
enjoyment.
As an evidence Of the growth and
prosperity Of the order throughout tbs
State, may be cited the fact that Post II
was organized less than year ago and 81
present the number in the state ranges
above 40. A few years ago New Jersey
could claim only about 1 800 members OF the
G. A. R.. while now they number ovel
[, 900.
Following ia Post WinRsld Ecotts nans
tered officers. Commander John A. Cliff
s. ". Ed. w. Cobbstt; J. ", VIM. Ne
Combs Adjs.. Manuel Johnson; Q. ~.
VIM. Becker, Jr. Surgeon, Stephen Pier
son. NJ. D. !; Chaplain. Theo. Soaring; On
Ger Of she Day. Charles Lewis; oficer o.
the Guard, Tim. Pruden Sergeant MsjoI
James shawger; @. n. Ssrssaas. Vim. II
BroadWsll.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
The Court Room Ventilated.

When Judge Reed next visits Morristown
he will no doubt feel aattered at the re-
suit of his timely hint Involving a posi-
BILE expenditure of fifty dollars" and will
be highly delighted to see the new ventil-
ating facilities afforded by cutting a new
aisle through the middle of the circling
rows of long seats in the auditorium.
TIE be sure this may not be just such a
modern idea of ventilation as his Honor
would have suggested, and possibly did
not cost quite fifty dollars yet not
withstanding these minor objections, he
should appreciate the extraordinary eff
fort to properly respond to his judicial
opinion regarding Freeholders' relations to
Court room ventilation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

The great public sale Of building lots
which was to have taken place on We'd
nesday last, was anticipated by the private
sale Of the whole tract to Mr.. F. J. Mather,
of this city. Mr.. J. A. Drake had completed
all preparations. and by ] O'Clock q large
number of buyers were present upon the
ground. At noon Mr.. Drake and his prin-
cipal, DR.. Bozeman, received telegram
from New York, conveying an offer for the
entire plot. which was Immediately &C
cepted, thus disposing Of the whole busi-
ness. This new turn Of affairs was great
disappointment to many who were present
with the expectation Of buying. Mr. Mathsr
viii probably build one or more houses at
an early date which it is safe TO presume
will add greatly to Morristown's already
attractive features.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Court Proceedings.

In the Quarter Sessions, on Monday last,
the inhabitants of Randolph Township, in
dicted for nuisance-bad roads-were fined
$25 and costs.
In Special Sessions on Monday last, John
Allen and Bernard Riley, charged with
stealing clothing from the store of Geo.
Harris. Boonton. were found guilty and
sentenced, Allen to two years and six
months in State Prison. and Riley to two
months in the County Jail.
The Jurors were discharged, and Court
adjourned for the term.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

Charles W. Roberts, the enterprising
dry goods merchant, is having his atsrs
heightened 80 II. and otherwise remedelsd.
The old fashioned deep recssses have hssn
utilized BY tbs substitution Of low modern
shelving, thus materially widening the
whole room and adding greatly TO It's ssn-
eral appearance. Some Of John ThatchsF'a
richest designs Of wall paper grace the
walls, and James C. Mullen ID manipulat.
ing the carpenter work. When completed
this store will be the deepest in the County
and will reflect much credit upon the en-.
terprise and good taste u the proprietor.
who is doing the whole al his own expense.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
The Y. MT A. s. Dramatic Asso.
citation.

The reputation Of this excellent organic
alton is SO well and favorably known in
Morristown, that we need only add they
have made unusual preparations for the
correct rendition of Robert hmmet, the
Irish Patriot" in Temperance Hall, on
Monday and Tuesday evenings next. They
have played the same piece before and are
consequently well up in their parts. The
drama is one of those highly interesting
productions introducing almost every phase
Of Irish character, and full of dramatic
merit from beginning to end. The enter
tainment is for the benefit of Ireland's
Sufferers, and it is earnestly hoped that
every ticket will be sold, as the receipts
less bare expenses-wil be forwarded i'm
mediately to the distressed and needy poor.
While other cities are sending out staunch
vessels well laden with supplies. let every
Morristonian, who can, help the noble
charity by purchasing one or more tickets
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
MosnssEows, Feb. Il

EditeF Chro@iege:--
Let the people know that all dogs--vag-
abomds or Otherwise playing upon their
premises or seeking for bones in the
ssrbass boz are subject 10 taxation; and,
if seen by the Assessor, they win be held
liable 70 The same; for be j. allowed to
tax a. many a. he can ses(i) ESQ he says.
If such Is tie law, are ne not 70 infer
there ID surplus Of thousands in the
City Treasury and, if there is not, are
We not right in assuming that he, the
Assessor, has not been doing his duty ?
Since thsre is hardly place in town that
ia not daily hequented by the same com.
pany Of homeless eanines, and even the
fashionable poodle, beribboned and
blanketsd, 10 sesn going in this yard, or
coming out that one. And as there are
several hundred dogs, likewise the same
number Of property holders, che taxes
that oaght to be imposed would be al<
most sufRcisAt to settle the National
debt, at least leave q balance to the city
credit ct its bank.
But question il this is the law. iii
ID moi, by what right, sir, is one taxed
ifty cents for dog when he never owned
one nor kept one on his premises On
behalf Of one 80 taxed, appeared before
the Commissioners of Claims some
months ago, claiming its remission. 1t
was refused on the ground that the As.
SCISSOR had seen dog in the place. 1 did
not deny this, even suggested that he
might have seen . dozen, as some of the
neighbcrs shaye . supsrabundance OF
such, and, therefore, permit them to for
age for themselves. I was thereupon
assured that if dozen had been seen
they would have been subject to taxa
ton. Ye gods are the owners taxed
too, or only the neighbors3 Perhaps
this il the reason We yagrant cur" look
eth % thin for fear of being taxed, none
win feed him. Heaven listen we are
taxed for doing COED.
| Under protest, tlsis, ms verify believe,
unlawfally imposed tax has been paid,
bseauss the party received notice that
il it wss mot, big things would be done,
to wit his property would be attached
and such things ara done in Jersey.
Mr.. Editor, - I finished writing the
above, ! became 20 Lost in contemplating
this imposition, or rather robbery, that
did not notice my deak was moving, till
suddenly ! was made aware of the fact
by having it drop on the floor, and seeing
my psnhcldsF walking off. To UNDER
stand this you must know that I had
found that which, on first bsholding, I
had taken to be . beautiful renholder,
but upon sxamin alton discoyered it to
be young pstriHed garter snake. It
was such pretty specimen, and 80 we'll
adapted to hold . pom that devoted it
to that purpose. Foreseeing that it
might ut any tims return to its normal
state, / took the precaution TO atsach it
By means Of string to nay desk. Ny
idea regarding it's ability TO resume its
former condition proved not chimsrical
behold, his snakeship became un-pet>
riGsd.
Are wandering snakes taxables Have
ths kindness to inform mel sor, If they
are, though it breaks my heart. I'll have
- leRge. JHRsEY.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
RAILROAD TIME TABLK.

Trains leave Morristown for New York
$40, $50, 7.3O, sos, go. 10.4s A. H.; 100
s.15, 4.40, $40. 905P.M
Trains leave New York for Morristown
7.2O, go. 1910. lilo A. NJ, 12.0O NJ; $50
$50, APO, 500, $50, 7.45 P. n.
Leave Morristown for Dover, and other
stations west, at s.55 and 11.5S A. n. and
l.28, ass, 5.4S, $50, and 9.5S p. II. The
11.53 goes no further than Dover, and the
5.47 no further than Hackettstown; the
others go to Easton. Passengers take the
LIS train from Morristown, and change al
Washington for Binghampton.
The sos A. " train leaves Madison at
8.13, and Summit at 1923 and makes no
other stops before reaching Newark, and il
due at New York at 900.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
WHIpPANY, FEB. 10.

a ~ 4l8 WAlPPAN I, L EB. lS.s
Editor Cltroaicle =
A perambulating photograph establish
ment tarried here last week, since which
time bears lie has "riz," and Dr. Miller is
busily engaged prescribing for stiff necks
produced by excessive posing while getting
measured for pictures.
"Roddy'' Martin had life size chrome
taken and will present it to the New jersey
Historical Society.
Two pugilistic knights indulged in 6
quarrel in 'front.' Of John Polhemus' store
when Constable John Adamson interfered
with the profound query :. what fur p anc
they Immediately lost sight of the pros
pective fight III silent meditation of the
beautiful interrogatory propounded BY
Constable Adamson. Mr.. Dorgan, Jr..
upon hearing the same, armed himself witt
lot of vacated sardine boxes and sailed
forth in quest of the Morristown fend wht
first tortured the good people of this place
with that heart-rending question.
DR.. J. N. DeHart and Mrs. Emma Crow
we're married yesterday at the residence o
Mrs. Hanson. All of this place.
Frank Shocklin too carressingly fondled
the money drawer of David Dorgan' s milk
wagon and has been arrested and placed
under bonds in Sl00 for his appearance al
Court. "DoN,"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
sherif's Sales.

Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York
W. Sylvester Force; Is acres in Morris
Township. Sold to VIM. H. Ogilyie for
S., 400.
Cornella Riches VS.. Samuel Corey ct al;
property in Roxbury Township. Sold to
Lyman N. Corey for $1,455.
Exrs. Of Henry Banta, decd, vs.. Peter
81. Brown, ct al. property in Boonton.
Sold TO Edgar and jeremiah Banta for
st. 300.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Unclaimed Letters

REMAINING IN THE P. o. AT .MeRRIsTowN,
FEBRUARY 10, 1880.
George P. Bache, Miss Anars Baker care
Mr.. C. A. Hunt, Miss c. E. Boardman care
Mason w. Tyler. George Brutons care Mr.
Hill, w. P. Bergen. David Bockoyen. ]. T,
Clark, William B. Crowell. G. 81. Conklin.
Mrs. c. A. Cook, John Cooley. Bridget J.
Donnell.s John n. Harris, Mrs. Mary Jack.
son, John Lemon, Lewis Loree, Miss Lizzie
McCorkle care Miss E. Moore, Mr.. A. Green,
w. II. Miller, John Mauwes, Thomas
Moripey, C. w. Radcliff, Mrs. d. L. Rober.
son, Mrs. Maggie Sanders, Lewis Simpson,
Jr.. Mrs. A. 2. Young.
Foreign.s J. r. RUNYoN, P. NJ.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
sTAEn 1xnMs.

Rev. George H. Whitney, President Of
the Hackettstown Seminary, is spoken Of
as successor to Bishop Haven.
Frederick Grill, in the Newton Jail
under sentence Of death for shooting his
daughter, attempted to strange himself
last week, by twisting his sheet into a
rope. He was opportunely detected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
10 the Public.

Having secured the services Of NJ. VIZ
B. MONTAGUE, a thoroughly competent
mechanic who has had an experience Of syei
eight years in arst-class job printing emee'
tie Chronicle is prepared TO Do Job printing II
all its branches, with asatasss and dispatch
A trial is selected, and GatiGtastisn guar
anteed:
Bill heads, blanks, briefs, bylaws, cards
catalogues, checks, check books, envelopes
invitations, law blanks, law printing, let
Ter heads, note heads, order blanks, order
books, orders of dancing, poster printing
large posters, small posters, medium post
ers, tags, tickets, in fact all kinds OF print
ing done at the very lowest rates, and tbs
uost artistic manner.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

Harry W. Miller Esq, exhibits q com.
mendable spirit Of enterprise in rsmodeling
the store rooms in Miller's building. on
South street. Bis latest assay Ia the hand
some plate glass show windows added to
the store room soon to be occupied by D..
P. Cameron, tho grocer. The works being
done by E. NJ. Quimby, and when csm-
pletsd will form an attractive feature to
South streets business block.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

Mr.. C. NJ. Muir recently received let
ter. bearing the post mark Of western
city, containing Ave dollar bill with an
explanatory note to the eject that the
writer had. some thirty years ago, contracted
debt Of two dollars with Mr.. Muir. which
sum with accrued intsrest his sonciencs
constrained him to forward. The problem
now agitating Mr.. Muir's mind il, wheths,
some lunatic has played practical joke.
or some involved being entitled himself tc
rare chrome.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Augustus Walters at Lyceum Hall

Augustus Walters at Lyceum Hall
On Wednesday evening next, Augustus
Waters, the inimitable elocutionist, as
sisted by Oscar NJ. Newell. the brilliant pi-
anist. and Harry G. Williams, xylophonist,
win give an entertainment at Lyceum Hall
consisting Of select programme of dra-
matte recitals, interspersed by music of a
rare quality.
We have had the pleasure of listening to
Mr.. Waters, and know him to be thor
oughly accomplished elocutionist. The
Norris Republican, in 1875, said of him: 'sThe
entertainment by Mr.. Waters at Washing
ton Hall was equal in every respect to the
high expectations : we had previously
formed. The Bells was certainly deliv-
cred in style peculiarly his own, and gaze
us better idea of what the changing of the
bells means than any recitation of it we
ever before heard. Besides bringing out
the music that lies hidden in its silver
toned words, Mr.. Waters put good deal
of new life into it by adding motion to the
bells. If our readers do not quite under
stand what we mean let them be sure and
visit the hall when Mr.. Waters next
appears, and judge for themselves if he
cannot entertain them in right noble
manner"
The xylophonist. Mr.. Harry Williams, is
associate librarian of the Newark library
and one of the most popular young men Of
that city.
At Prof. Waters entertainment the
grand Weber piano used comes direct from
New York.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
Morris County. Taxpayers Associa-
fi0n

At the annual meeting Of the Morris
County Taxpayers Association, held on
the 9th inst, both the Secretary and
Treasurer were present. A report of
the latter was called for.
The Treasurer stated that, after three
years Of existence Of the society, which
wore years of great depression in BUSH
ness, the affairs were, he might say, SOL
vent, 'tnet to puttoo 6ne . point upon
is.n
Expenditures for printing about
5000 copies Of o somewhat vo-
luminous report, postage, postal
cards, advertising, etc., GAS. SO
Collected from annual
dues, none Of its 30
members having been
dunned more than
twice, $l4lO0
Copies Of report renain>
ing on hand, copy Of
bylaws, constitution,
and account book (as.
stts) 2.S6
-$143.86
One copy Of the report deposited with
the Library and Lycsum, " to teach the
young idea how to shoot;" libraries and
lyceuns supplied gratis Gt contains
chunks Of wiSdom). To settle our moral
obligations we must wait for posterity, or
some other man.
The Secretary said it was a pity that
we should die and make no sign, with
Judges, Senators, and the best men of
the county on the roll of membership.
That with 30 many things needing scru>
tiny--the Sinking Fund. Surplus Reeves
nue., the School Fund, Riparian Rights,
our Duplex Town and Municipal Govern
msnt, Double Assessors and Collectors,
Want Of System in Roads and Bridges,
Courts, County Buildings, Poor, Insane,
Leaks to the right Of us and Leaks to the
left Of Us, to lsok after.
The Treasurer responded that our
members had no time to attend to the
public intsrestg-that they regarded the
association as good thing, 50 long as
any body would do all the work gratis,
and blow their own horn. Some were
large land holders, obliged to be on the
watch, 10 see that railroads didn't burn
of the young sprouts, that hoop-poles
were not stolen, or ore beds Burrepti-
tiously prospected. Others were bankers
watching for burglars and delinquent
debtors; others, that somebody didn't
slip mortgage under q $3.50, 900 house I;
some busy in cutting coupons from chro.
mos, while farmers were engrossed by
potato bugs in Summer, and politics in
Winter. In fact, we've were all right
and commendable. The organization
had ne doubt saved US from the scandals
that have bsen brought to lightin Warren
and Somerset, led to watchfulness and
economy in our county, initiated reforms
and reduction Of taxes in our State.
The moral support that the Committee
in Somerset found 50 conspicuously
wanting there, has not been obtrusiye in
the eese Of Gun Association. If one of
our hardest workers gets an office worth
$500, for which be is Q candidate, the
moral support will be considered sue.
cess.
With brief resolution that 1--WE still
livs, " the Association adjourned.
S.----a SHG. Axp TKsxs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

The following message, intended to break
bad news gently, was sent to the widow Of
a man who had just been killed by a rail
road accident; " Dear Madam-Your hus.
band is unavoidably detained for the pres
ent. Tomorrow an undertaken will eall
upon you with the full particulars"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

The subject for debate by the Lyesum on
Monday evening next is Resolved. That
Morristown should buy the capital stock OF
the Aqusduct Company" Affirmative. 4.
W. Bell. Jr. and E. A. Quayle; negative.
Mr.. Pitnoy and ]. d. Vresland. o. T.
Crane. Judge. The semi-monthly paper
will be read by Prof. Spaulding. editor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20
New VERNON, Feb. 20.

NEW VERNON; req. ~.
Editor Chronicle -
Jeremiah Hayden, Freebooter, was
thrown from his horse, on Monday last,
sustaining the fracture of two ribs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denman Pruden cele'
brated their forty.ffth wedding anniYer'
sary on the 18th inst.
The marriage ceremony of Frank Nc
CURT and Phoebe L. Osborn was performed
last evening by Rev. L. Rankins.
Miss Fannie Easton's scholars gave
their teacher surprise party, last Sat
usaay afternoon.
The NJ. E. Church sociable comes of
on Thursday evening next, at the house
OF Thos. E. Youngs. REX.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

Bishop Starkey has made appointments
to visit this part of the State as follows
Morristown and Madison, May 9th: Dover
May 10th; Belvidere. May S0th; Newton
June 18th Morristown, June 20, and Boon
ton Innn 9th
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-02-20

A large audience greeted DIR. Barker and
John B. Wood, Esq, at Lyceum Hall on
Tuesday evening. The Doctors disserta.
ton upon astronomy evinced thorough
knowledge of the subject and was attsn-
lively listened to throughout.