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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The National Temperance Society will
liold its ann ual Temperance Camp Meet
ing at Ocean Grove, beginning Wednesday
August 1st and continuing five days
Addresses will he delivered by George w.
Balm, Edward Carswell. Mrs. Emily L
Mclaughlin, Bishop j. P. Newman, Miss
Julia Coleman, RolIo Kirk Bryan, Genera
G. B. Fisk. Rev. DR.. T. l.. Pouson Rev
w. G. Steel, and others.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

At the shops of the Pennsylvan ia Rail
road Company, in Altoona, the building
of a complete locomotive, ready for use
upon the road, was accomplished one day
last week, in sixteen hours and fifty-fiye
minutes This is reported to be the best
time on record. beating the Baldwin works.
which carried the honors, by seyen hours
and five minutes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts,
upon reaching his seat in the House of
Representatives the other day spread a
small silk American flag in the form of a
handkerchief over the back of his chair,
and The correspondent of the Mugwump
Boston Hsyald, in speaking of the affair.
says ii fell fiat among the Democrats. =
The statement is doubtless correct. The
American Gag has been known to fall fiat
among Democrats before There are q
good many people yet living who distinctly
remember how fiat the National emblem
fell when Democrats captured Fort Suns
ter in 81
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Here's treason rampant to the St. Louis
platform: The manager of the National
Exposition. to be held In Augusta, Ga !,
this Fall, being DESTROYS of securing an ex-
hibit of New Jersey pottery aud porcelain,
extend courteous invitation to Trenton
potteries to show some of their manufac-
tnres. The manager of the Exposition, in
urging an acceptance of the invitation.
says:-"Tlle South is rapidly awakening
to the necessity Of protection as means to
develop diversified manufactures. and, us
you may be aware, many of The best men
OF Georgia to day are strong prosectionists. I"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Gen. E. Bird Grubb is the right SO IT of
G.. A. r. Commander He has sent cir
cular letter to every Post in the State ask ;
ing for statement Of moneys owed by
soldiers who have been dropped from
membership on account of nonpayment Of
dues. He proposes to liquidate the obliga-
tons himself.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

All purses for trotting divided as follows:
Fifty per cent. to first horse; twenty-five per
cent. to second horse; fifteen per cent. to third
horse; ten per cent to fourth horse. Four to
enter and three to start. Entrance fee-ten per
cenG- of the purse.
Entries to close at II O'Clock P. NJ, TUES
DAY, JUNE Goth inst and should be addressed
to A. G. Eiseman, Manager, Box 1885, Morris
town, N. j.
Races to start at O'Clock; to be called at 1870.
sharp.
A good band of music will be in attendance.
Perfect order will be maintained, and plenty
Of attendants on hand
ADMISSION TO GROUNDS, SO CENTS.
SIRE BROTHERS.
Proprietors.
A. G. EISEMAN,
Manager. IS 3w
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Madam Diss Debar and her putative hus-
band, General Diss Debar, were on Sat.
urday convicted in New York city of con-
spiracy in swindling old Lawyer Marsh
out of som Of his property. They were
sentenced by Judge Gildersleeve to six
months each in the penitentiary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Burlington county farmers are alarmed
at the devastation caused by the rose bugs
which are eating all the young grapes
peaches and other fruits, despite efforts
to rid the trees of the pests. In one orch
ard every peach was eaten within five
DAYS.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The Democrats pretend to not be cha
grined at the result in Oregon, but the N.
Y. Sun gives the thing away by urging
them to "accept Oregon as a valuable les>
son." They won't though They will
not learn lesson on protective ideas-that
is, not until November.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
The Boston Star

says Dr.. Kaufman s great book on diseas-
es. discusses and home cure. with fine
colored plates is the best work ever pubs
lished. A copy will be sent free to any
body who sends three cent stamps to pay
postage to A. P Ordwa5 & Co., Boston.
Mass.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

And now many Democrats are trying to
extricate themselves from the Free Trade
dilemma In which Cleveland and Waiter
son placed them by claiming the st. Louis
endorsement of the Cleveland message was
irregular. How they do squirm.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

J. W. Pace, landlord of the Franklin
House, Easton, at the time of the Jennie
Osborn malpractice case there last winter,
was on Monday last acquitted of the charge
OF completely in the crime.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

During thunder shower Wednesday
evening, a fash OF lightning struck one
of the tanks Of lie Standard OIL Com
pany at Saddle River and set it on fire
The oil burned ferc4ly and the damage
was considerable
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The Democracy evidently think Thur
man snuff to carry the ticket through.
They win find, however, that they were
not regularity up to snuff when they
planned that campaign. Snuff ced.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
MARRIED.

Day FLuek.-At Elgin, H., on 18th inst, by
Rev. ]. M. Clende nning, D. D., pastor of the NJ.
church, Mr. Benjamin Day and Miss Clara Fluck, of
Morristown.
KAy-BRIroN AT Clinton Hill, on the goth inst
by the Rev. Geo. NJ Christian, rector of Grace
Church. Newark, Mr. Alexander B. Kay. of this
city. and Miss Lulu Briton. Of Clinton Ave. Newark
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

One encouraging feature of the Chicago
Convention is, SO many good and true
men TO choose from. We were not forced
to nominate figure head for President or
hunt through the annals of past ages for a
tail to the ticket.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The best definition we have yet seen of
a tariff reformer" is that he spends, one>
fourth of his time denying that he is free
trader. and the other three>fourths bowling
for free trade.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

A notable event occurred on Friday last
at the country home Of Mrs. james A. Gar.
field, near Mentor, the occasion being Tie
double marriage Of Mr. Harry Garfield and
Miss Belle Mason, and Mr. j. Stanley
Brown and Miss Mary Garfield, the happy
qnartette including son and daughter,
and private secretary Of the late President
Garfield.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Let us have an American for Vice Presi-
dent, not Roman. even if he be an "old"
one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The auctioneer hangs out the red flag
when he has lot of old goods to dispose
of. The st. Louis Convention hung it out
when it put up the "Old Roman" lot from
Ohio.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
CORPORATION Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Com
.mittee on Streets and Highways will
meet at the Common Council room, in
Morristown, on Thursday evening, July
9th. at s O'Clock, to hear objections aud
suggestions to establishing the grade Of
Prospect street. from a point about three
hundred and fifty feet from High street,
and extending to the end of said street.
ALEX. r. CHIsoLM,
RoBT. d. FooTE.
PAUL REVERE,
Street Committee.
Dated June 21st, 1883.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

A Fourth of July celebration will be
given by the Waterford Presbyterian
Church for the purpose of buying the pas
tor horse.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The most beautiful Cleveland badges for
the campaign are made in Coventry, Eng
land. That is where the Cleveland ticket
will be sent in November.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Whatever may be the outcome at Chi
cago this week, it is quite certain that the
Democrats are already shaking in their
shoes. Oregon did it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

If it be true that big nose indicates
force of character, and a red nose an anti
prohibitionist, does it necessarily follow
that a snuff nose indicates a Cleveland
Democrat
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The New York Sun says. "Grover CIeve-
land dictated the St. Louis platform" No
body ever doubted that. The Sun should
deal in news rather than in political chests
sauts
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Wages go down when tariff agitation
comes up. This is see-saw in which
Democratic politicians have all the fun and
labor pays the bills.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The artesian well now being driven at
Toms Riverfor the water works is already
down 300 feet, but no water has been reach
ed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The way Democrats named candidates
for the Republican ticket was extremely
amusing. and reminded us of people who
know how TO run newspaper successful
In
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Whether Blaine is on the ticket or not
he will continue to be thorn in the side
of Democracy. He will pull heavy
stroke oar in the campaign.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The Malone Wise tilt in the Chicago
Convention was the only ugly feature of
that remarkable gathering.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The New York World remarks that sat
St. Louis the stream of fraternal love
gushed like geyser" A new name for
St. Louis whiskey
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The first three days of the Chicago Cons
vention were largely devoted to the battle
Of the booms.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
Renewa Ems Recommendation

To the Congress of the United states;
Now that my nomination has been Sc
cured. beg respectfully to renew the sug
gestions made in my letter of acceptance
four years ago, to wit that you should
adopt IAN amendment to the Constitution
disqqalifying the President from re -elec-
ton" You will remember that then
said.
"When we consider the patronage of this
great Office, the allurements of power, the
temptation to retain public place once gained
and, more than all, the availability party finds
in an incumbent whom horde of ofice-holders.
with zeal born of benefits received. and fos-
tered by the hope of favors yet to come, stand
ready to aid with money and trained political
service, we recognize in the eligibility of the
President for reelection most serious danger
to that calm, deliberate and intelligent political
action which must characterize government
by the people,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
BRIDGE NOTICE.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS for the
masonry of the New Bridge to be erected on
Centre street Morristown for the extensions on
Spring and Water streets, and for the building
of culvert on James street. Morristown, can be
seen at the Office of Freebooter Eugene S. Burke
on and after SATURDAY, June 23rd, 1888.
Sealed proposals for this work will be received
up to MONDAY, July End. 1888. at 8 o'clock P.
NJ. at the office above named The committee
reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
EUGENE S. BURKE.
STUART H. REED,
LEWIS KUTCHER, Jr.,
DAVID E. QUIMBY,
s62w Committee.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

8 Vineland's strawberry crop is the larg-
est for years. The berries have been fine
and exceptionally good prices have
ruled.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Whoever may constitute the ticket at
Chicago this week, the Democracy will
Blaine ont this Fall all the same.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Judge Gresham is OF more service TO his
country on the United States Bench than
he would be at the head of the Republican
ticket.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The true color of the bandana is turkey
red. 1t harmonizes exquisitely with many
Democratic nose.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

In the contest between symbols. the
American flag will prove victorious over
the red bandana every time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The civilseryice plank in the Demo
cratic platform is very much like the Mug
wump party-conspicuous for its invisi-
hilitY.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

1t little matters how the Democratic plat
form is interpreted. That party will be
Judged by its acts rather than by its words.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
DIED

RAFTERY. In Wilmington. n c., on Friday,
June 18th inst, Mary Ida. only child of William
and Gertrude Raftery, aged year, month and
8 days.
MILLER. In this city, Friday evening, 10Th
inst. Mary Mccullough, widow of Hon Jacob
W. Miller, aged 81 years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

The Convention at Chicago this week
seems 10 haye acted upon the theory that
there is wisdom in much counselling.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

No Northern candidate has ever been
elected to second Presidential term by the
Democratic party.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
FRIDAY EVENING, 9. 80.

The Convention held only a short ses>
sion and then adjourned until 1870 to-
morrow Saturday morning. No further
balloling took place. but Mr.. Depew willis
drew from the contest, which leaves the
situation still mixed and getting ripe for a
tidal wave or cyclone.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
FARMERS, RACE

THoRouGHBREDs BARRED. One mile dash.
First Prize-AN ELEGANT SET OF SINGLE
HARNESS. Second Prize-A HORSE BLAN-
KET.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
shERlEFG


IE CHASeEkY OF NRw jkhssi pefw~en ~
Mills, treasurer complainant, an-fGrefeS
W. Cory Clara L. Cory, William H. L u ; =
Minnie G. Bryant Katie W. Cory, Sarah A.
Freedom, exeeutrix Of Thomas G. Freeborn,
deceased. Aaron Adams, John j. Howe, The
First National Rank of MorristoMn and Will
liam H. Seward defendants. FL fa., for
sale of mortgaged premises Returnable to
October term, A. D.. 1888
ALFRED MILLS, Solr.
by virtue of the above stated writ OF Fieri
- Facias in my hands, shall expose for sale
at public yendue at the Court House in Morris
town, N. j., on
Monday, the 25th day of June,
next, A. D., 1888, between the hours Of 10 NJ and
O'Clock P. M, that is to say at o'clock in the
afternoon of said day, all the following describ-
ed tract or parcel of land and premises, situate.
lying and being in the township of Chester in
the county of Norris and State Of New Jersey,
butted and bounded as follows:
Beginning at stake and heap of stones in
Henry Stewards line. distant ten links from
now points ID north thirty three and one quar-
ter degrees west nine chains and thirty five
links, thence ~ Lor,h eighty degrees east
seven chains and seventy-eight liks to a corner
near the liberty pole, thence ~ south thirty
three degrees east five chains and ninety nine
links along the side of the highway to Henry
Stewards land, thence (4) south fifty five degrees
west seven chains to the place of beginning,
containing five acres and sixty nine hundredths
cepting and reserVing the highway that is now
on it.
IRA w. CORY, Sheriff.
Dated May IL, 1888. Pr, is 1920,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
PONY RACE.

Half-mile and repeat, catch weight-for Po-
MES up to 14A hands high. Prizes-AN ELE
CANT SADDLE to the winner, and A Birdie
to the second.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

For the first time in sixteen years the
Democratic party failed to take lis Vice
Presidential candidate from Indiana.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
GROVER CLEVELAND

P. SIT is to be understood that The
danger of which | speak is not to be held
to apply to my reelection, but to those
Presidents who succeed me. G.. c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23
SHERlFF,S SALE.

In CHAEcERY OF NEW JERsEY-Between Nancy
NJ. Waters, complainant, and Thomas Lake
and Sarah L.. his wife, and Henry Mitchell
defendants Fl. IA, for sale Of mortgaged
premises. Returnable to October term, A. D.,
1883.
A. H. oELLIcKER, Sol'r.
by virtue of the above stated writ of Fieri
y Facias i'll my hands, shall expose for sale
at public vendue at the Court House in Norris
town, N. j., on
Monday, the 25th day of June,
next, A. D.. 1885, between the hours of - M alaHa
O'Clock P. NJ, that is to say at 2 O'Clock in ii
afternoon of said day. All that tract or parq
of land and premises situate lying and being
the township of Washington, in the county
Morris and State of New Jersey, butted am
bounded as follows:
Beginning at a stake on the westwardly side of
the Washington turnpike road in the village of
Springtown, being the southeast corner of An
drew Bays lot and runs ~ south forty degress
west ten chains to hickory. thence t2) southy
sixty-seven degrees east four chains to stoned
heap, thence (3) north forty degrees east four-V
teen chains to stake on the south side of said
turnpike road, thence "a along the same the
several courses thereof to the place of begin
ming containing four acres and twenty-five
hundredths of an acre of land more or less.
IRA w. CORY Sheriff.
Dated May 18th 1888. Prfs. Sc 3d.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

ars are Tie plans o. far. axlighfful9eaee,
BY parry rage, 5 10 iivslike6yOfheys
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Cleveland, who arrogates to himself the
title+of THE man Of destiny, once applied
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

CONDITIONS FOR TRoTTING- mile
heats, best three in five; and will be conducted
under the rules and regulations of the NATIONAL
TRorTINe ASSOCIATION of which the under
signed are members.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

Who viii it BET
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

paaeies aad lillias tAH plAeas in The yAFIoAa
committees
General Fremont Fred Douglas and
others delivered short addresses, but calls
for Gov Foraker and Bob" Ingersoll
were not responded to. The Committees
on Resolutions, Rules anl Credentials
were announced, and then the Convention
adjourned for The day
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1888-06-23

So
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-27
TELECRAPHIC BREvITIES.

Emperor William was charmed with
lady Churchill.
Randy says Russia feels decidedly pa
cific.
New South Wales centennial celebra.
ton opened on the oath.
A royalist meeting at Bordeaux was
attended by 1000 people.
Russia proposes a tax OF three per
cent upon the net receipts OF railways.
Advices from Rome state that the
archbishop Of Cologne will be created
cardinal before leaving that city.
The legality Of Co1's arrest 10 London
for addressing meetings in Ireland will
be contested.
Dillon says wherever the league has
been proclaimed its strength has
trebled.
The French cabinet reject the pro-
posal for new opera comique, on &C.
count Of cost.
1t Is understood the American bishops
have advised the pope not to condemn
the Irish nationslists.
The pope has declined to receive Don
Jaime, son OF Don Carlos, either official
y Va DOb has III LIS
possession cross set with diamonds,
which he desires to present to the pope.
An offensive war In Russian Poland, is
impossible under the present conditions;
a defensive war Is possible II all the
railwsys and stores were destroyed.
The revenue from sugar during the
last fiscal year was SIS, 900 900, 80 the
cut indicated by the committee of ways
and means, is about "a per cent.
A dispatch from Barjeeling says the
Thirty.second Bengal infantry with two
guns has been ordered to Sikkim to re-
pair the road and clear out the Tribe
tans from Telapla Pass.
Gen. Gourko, presiding at the war
council In Warsaw, declared that ~, 600, :
COO roubles we're required to complete
Notifications on the Russian frontier
and to build needed bridges. roads and
railways,
Mall aGyices report that q free fight
occurred recently In room Of the mill.
tary club at Philippopolis between a
Psrlsian--Prince Alexander--and friends
Of Prince Ferdinand. Swords were
drawn. Seven officers were wounded
The town was subsequently proclaimed
in q state OF siege, and the government
suppressed all kilograms relating to the
affair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-27
Howe'S Show.

This circus gave one OF their best per-
formances last night TO a crowded house.
Thousands were under the canvass.
Miss Cora Stiokney on the slack wirej
gave finished act, and the tumblers
and leapers, Zsmors, Bernardo. Leon,
Pepino and Msrata, pleased the audi
ence and gained their applause, as did
Miss Nellie Monroe, in her fearless rid
ing exhibition, after the performance.
The concert after the performance lie a
good adjunct. The best Of order was
maintained, one drunken man, who was
noisy, being put ont by the manage
meDt. The two women mentioned In
the LIGHT Of Wednesday, were there and
behaved themselves in a lady-like man.
ner.
The Engllsh-speaking clown, who ia
an artist In his business, took occasion
to compliment the LIGHT In one OF bis
jokes during the performance, and at
the mention Of the name of this paper,
the house, 10 show parlanoe, twas
brought down" aud applauded enthu-
siastioally.
A performance tonight, matinee to-
morrow afternoon and performance at
night. On Sunday there will probably
be benefit performances.