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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
Polls open at 6 A. M. and Close
at 7 P. M. on Tuesday. Vote early.
Pianoforte Literature and Playing.

Pianoforte Literature and Playing.
Announcement has been made of six
illustrated lectures by Prof. Carl G..
Schmidt, covering in all condensed his
tory Of the pianoforte, pianoforte litera-
ture and pianoforte playing. At these
lectures Mr.. Schmidt is to be assisted by
Mrs. Clara Henly Bussing, soprano. The
lectures will take place on Wednesday
mornings at 1920 o'clock, at 81 South
street, as follows:
Nov 1O.-From the Earliest Chavichord
playing through the italian School and its
Influences.
Nov. 1.-THE English. French and German
Schools.
Dec. description of the Different Instru-
ments and their Improvements.
Jan. r. Haydn Mozart Clement.
Jan. 26.-Beethoven-S Schubert.
Feb. 9, = Mendelssohn- Chopin Schumann-
Liszt.
Tickets for the course are now on sale
at the store of Henry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

son, Toms, Lindabury, Byram, Wire
and Thompson. They go to South
Orange tomorrow to play the Seton
Hall boys.
Joseph Jenerino of Madison was sstaken
in yesterday morning for peddling on
Early street without a license. He was
fined 81 and costs.
The regular November meeting of the
Morris County Branch of the State Char
tiles Aid Association will be held Novem-
Der 3rd, 1897, at p. M, at Y. M. c. A.
The improvements on the Market
Street Mission building are we'll under
way, T. A. Wilson having the contract.
L. L. Davis does the mason work and
VIM. &. Byram the plumbing
Architect A. R. Ritter sewers his con-
nection with R. G. Walsh's Office next
week. He has established an office in
Newark and will soon open branch off
ces in Morristown. Mr.. Ritter has also
branch Office at Bernardsville.
DR.. Albert A. Lewis was married on
Wednesday evening to Miss Emma
Harter, at the home of Miss Harter's
father, W. Fl. Harter, on Mt. Kemble
avenue. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. John BRANDON of Schuylerville,
N. Y.
Rev. P. B. Kesker, native medical
missionary of Sholapar, India, will adj
dress missionary meeting in the chapel
of the First Presbyterian Church next
Thursday evening, November 4. The
South Street Presbyterian Church will
unite in the service.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
HENRY GEORGE DEAD.

Henry George, the candidate of the
MISUNDERSTANDING and Labor par
ties for mayor of the Greater New York,
died suddenly this morning of appoplexy,
The news of his death spread rapidly,
causing great excitement throughout
the entire city. The widest kind Of
rumors are afoat, and political leaders
are very much concerned regarding the
outcome of the election.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
DO YOUR DUTY.

Last year was a Presidential
year and the county was carried
by a great majority. The ma
jority should be just as great
this year. If everybody votes
it will be. Don't stay at home,
Vote early.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
LODGE NOTES.

A district meeting of Odd Fellows of
District No. 46, will be held at the rooms
of the Boonton lodge this Friday evening.
The district includes the lodges of Madi-
son, Chatham, Morristown and Boonton.
Court Ridgedale 1854, I. 0. f., will
hold its meetings in the Morris Lodge,
1. o. o. F. rooms in the CHRONICLE
building, on and after the first of No
vember. Meeting nights will be the
second and last Thursday Of each month
instead of Wednesday nights.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
Polls open at 6 A. M. and Close
at 7 A. NJ. on Tuesday. Vote early.

GOVERNOR GRIGGs has designated the
following representatives to serve as
Commissioners to the Trans Mississippi
and Inter National Exposition, Omaha
Nebraska, June to November, 1898
Hudson County Robert Mitchell Floyd
Jersey City, N. j., Eva Henry Williams
EUeni7ag Journal Co., Jersey City; Els
sex County-Hon; Elisha B. Gaddis
Wilkinson Gaddis & Co., Newark, N. J
Mercer County Sen. Jas. FL. Blackwell.
VIM. BOLTON & Co., Walter Lenox, the
Ceramic Art Company, Trenton, N. j
Monmouth County,. G. Hazard, E. G.
Hazard & Co., Shrewsbury. N. j.; Pas
sale County,. Edwards Barbour, the
Barbour Bros. Co., Paterson, N. j.
The first meeting of the Commissioners
is called for November 4th, Jersey City,
when election of officers will take place,
and general work mapped out.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

IT IS essentially in the interest of the
workingmen to vote the Republican
ticket and they should not be dissuaded
from doing SO by the wiles of the Demo-
cratic candidates, even though reinforced
by kegs of beer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

THE Democrats of Bergen county
that is the Bryan wing which at present
is in full control of the county organiza-
tion-are dreadfully anxious for har-
mony, providing the Gold Democrats
will "knuckle down, which very proper
ly the latter refuse to do,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

THE Republicans of Sussex county are
making memorable campaign, the like
of which has never before been known in
an "off" year. With irreproachable can
didates who stand upon an honest plat
form there should be no doubt about the
election of the whole ticket.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

THE SUSSEX Register notes the fact
that 1.-The streets of Morristown are miser-
ably lighted at night, and if it were not
for illumination of stores and dwellings
it would be dismal. Newtonians were
made to appreciate more fully our grand
lighting system
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
Polls open at 6 A. M. and Close
at 7 A. M. on Tuesday. Vote early.

THE Hackettstown Gazette, Dem. J
notes the candidates nominated by the
Republicans and says concerning our
nominee for the Assembly from Wash
ilgton township: "Mr. Welsh is the
only one of the three well known in the
territory covered by this paper. He
is a man of character and capacity for
splendid service. .
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING
PLACES.
FIRST WARD.

r11Nko1 W AMI
First District Boundaries Corner of
Elm and South SITS. to R. R. track, to R.
R. track, to R. RI bridge on Water st.
Water to Park. to South. to Elm. Poll
ing place, Benson's store.
Second District Boundaries Corner
of Elm and South Sts., to Madison Ave,
to township line. Along township line
to Water St., Water St., to R. R. bridge
Along R. r. track to Elm, to South st.
Polling place at Browns blacksmith
shop.
SECOND WARD,
First District Boundaries at
Water ST., Water St., to township line,
to Speedwell Ave-, to Park at Water st.
Polling place at Sire Bros. stables.
Second District Boundaries Speed
well Ave. and Early ST., along Speedwell
Ave-, to township line, to Washington
ST., to Mills ST., to Early, to the place of
beginning. Polling place at Cutler
building, Sussex Ave.
THIRD WARD.
First District Boundaries Park and
Bank St., through Washington ST., to
township line. Along township line to
Mt Kemble Ave, thence TO Park and
Bank ST. Polling place, McCollums
stable.
Second District boundaries Park
and Bank ST., to Speedwell Are: to Ear
ly ST., to Mill ST.. to Washington ST., to
Park and Bank ST. Polling place at
Kahn Bros. store, Washington st.
FOURTH WARD.
Boundaries Park and Bank ST. and
out to South st. to Madison Ave, to
township line. Along township line to
Mt. Kemble Ave-, to Park and Bank ST.
Polling place at P. M. Kain's store.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP.
Polling place, Reid House, Mendham
road, near the city stone crusher
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
CAPT. RAYS REPORT.

Washington. Oct. 29.-The war de-
partment has received a report from
Captain Ray Of the condition of affairs
in the gold region as he found them
from ST. Michaels to Fort Yukon. He
has selected a point for a military post
near Rapid City, about $50 miles below
Dawson. Colonel Randall, who was
sent out to establish a post at st.
Michaels, has reported by telegraph to
Secretary Alger his arrival there on
Oct. 8. He says: "rhe detachment ar
rived here yesterday morning. Supplies
were landed in good condition. There
are about 1870 people on the island.
Good order prevails
Captain Ray makes some interesting
statements in his report to illustrate the
condition of affairs among the gold
seekers, and because his reports are
strictly official they are entitled to
weight. He favors the enlistment of 20
Indian scouts, who, he says, would be
valuable as guides, boatmen and hunt
ers and would secure the friendship of
the natives.
Of the settlements within the terri
tory, but few can be called permanent,
and new interests will necessitate many
changes. Several settlements have al
ready passed away when new mines
were discovered. Rampant City had
population of about $50 on the 7th of
September. The city of Weare was rep
resented by four spruce logs crossed for
a foundation for cabin. The captain
says it is a central location and prac-
tically the head of navigation for river
boats drawing more than five feet of
water. Forty Mile Creek and Birch
Creek We're abandoned when gold was
discovered on the KIondike.
Speaking of mining operations, he
says the densef growth of forest and
moss makes pEospecting and dev9l0P
nIent slow Miners agree to having dis
covered valuable lodes of low grade ore,
but the present nigh price. of provisions
bars the working. of plaeers or lodges
that do not pay more than an ounce
man per day Up 70, the time the
boats failed to pass the bar at Fort
Yukon he estimates that from the
boundary to the sea there were about
1900 people, not including those strand
ed at st. Michaels.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
A SCORE OF VICTIMS.
APPALLING DISASTER ON THE NEW
YORK CENTRAL ROAD.
A Fast Express Train Leaves the Rails
and Plunges Down an Embankment
Into the Hudson Nearly Score
of Passengers Were Drowned.

of Passengers Were Drowned.
Garrisons, N. Y. Oct. 2s.-The most
disastrous wreck in the history of the
New York Central railroad occurred
near this station on Sunday morning.
Train No. &c, known as the Buffalo ex-
press. was wrecked a short distance be-
low this station. With deafening
crash and the hiss of escaping steam
the engine plunged down the embank-
ment, dragging with it all but three of
the sleeping cars into the Hudson river
The engine was submerged in so feet
of water, with the engineer at the throt-
tie and the fireman in the cab buried
beneath it. Twenty people lost their
lives, and several were badly injured
Ine ACCIDENT was caused ny the peu
of the railroad being washed out in
some inexplicable manner. In this I'M
dermined condition the track sank as
soon as the weight of the train was put
on it, and, the embankment giving way,
the train was, of course, precipitated
into the river. Such condition as this
We have never looked for
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

THE General Federation of Woman's
Clubs of New Jersey will meet at Cam
den next week for the purpose of per-
fecting some scheme for raising the
necessary amount of money for the per-
servation of the Palisades.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

THE hurricane Tuesday was particu-
larly severe along the New Jersey and
Southern coast. The tide caused by
gale blowing forty to fifty miles an hour
was unusually high and did considerable
damage.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

BECAUSE John H. Scarborough is a
real ''good fellow" is no reason why any
Republican should vote for him instead
of either Jacob w. Welsh or George
E. Poole for the Assembly. Our can
candidates are first class men and de-
serving of the hearty support of every
Republican in Morris county. e
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

The Hoboken Observer is authority for
the statement that an attempt will prob
ably be made at the next session of the
Legislature by the superintendent Of
the pubic schools of the state to secure
me extension of the tenure of Office act to
the heads and teachers connected with
the public schools. The Observer is OF
the opinion that many strong argu-
ments might be set forth in favor of ex-
tending the benefits of the tenure of office
act to the public school principals and
teachers; certainly whatever argument
would apply to other public servants
would apply with equal force to them
And yet it is more than likely that such
an act would not be popular"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

The article on "Drives in Morris
County" which was printed in the
CHRONICLE Of last week, was reprinted
from the New York Evangelist, written
by Rev. F. B. Dwight of this city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

CHAIRMAN BYNUM of the National
Democratic party. who has been stump
ing Kentucky in the interest of the can
didates nominated by his party, says:
1--WE recognize Kentucky as the battle
ground of the National Democracy and
upon the result of the fight in this state
will depend the future of our party, to a
great degree. Kentucky, by reason of
her central position and her many
eminent party leaders, has always been
a deciding factor in political contests,
but never has SO much depended upon
her as at the present time. From my
observation I am free TO say that l be-
lieye she will do her duty this year."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

Washington, Oct. 29.-Chief Moore OF
the United States weather bureau in
his annual report to Secretary Wilson
calls for an appropriation of $1,044. $50
for the next fiscal year and says this
will admit of the establishment and
equipment of new stations in impor
tant centers of population. Establish
ment of stations in the southwestern
part of the country, embracing Nevadas
Utah. Arizona, New Mexico and south
ern California. where storms frequent
ly originate, is urged.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29

The United States government is hav-
ing the road from Mt. Pleasant to the
powder depot at Piccatinny macadam-
lied.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-29
MoRRIsTowN MARKETS.

conRrcrrD wnn1kv-ocr. %, 1897.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-01
Burnham's "Indian Devil"

The Bangor Commercial of Friday con-
tanned an item regarding an animal seen a
short time ago in Burnham and declared to
be an Indian devil. Capt. A. W. Fletcher
of Durham has something to say in regard
to little experience that he had the past
spring. The captain is a land surveyor and
was engaged one day in running line for
some parties through quite an extensive
wood lot. At frequent intervals he heard a
slight noise as though he was being follow
ed. Finally there came crash in the un-
derbrush. apparently, but a few rods away,
and he stopped to investigate. Advancing
cautiously he saw an animal spring from be-
hind some trees that most effectually screen
ed him from view and make off. Not being
nervous Capt. Fletcher completed his work,
and is now convinced that he saw the same
animal which was seen by F. P. Whitney
and Mr.. Hunt.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-01
The Belfast Custom House.
news from Houlton Concerning lis Affairs

HoULToN, Me, June %, 1897. The
Hon f. c. Burleigh, the newly elected
congressman in the Maine Sd district, is
spending brief vacation at Linneus. near
HoultoD, preparatory to entering upon
his congressional duties.
II have been overworked lately,' says
Mr.. Burleigh, ''and | should like to take
vacation OF several weeks. But matters
III my district are pressing so closely on
my attention that | shall leave Maine next
week and proceed at once to Washington.
There are many matters that demand
prompt action, and feel that | ought to
be looking after the interests of my con-
stituents as far as [ may be able
one OF the most complex contests in
Mr.. Burleigh's distric, is the Pittstield
post office trouble, in which two leading
republican citizens are pitted against
each other. Congressman Miliiken used
to remark that of all the troubles in his
district the Pittstield matter sat most
heavily on his mind.
Belfast has the most curious complaint
regarding an appOintee that has issued
IRON any Maine city for a decade. AL
most the last official act of the late Con-
gresham Mlllken was to secure the ap-
polntment OF J. 5. Hartman of Belfast as
collector of that port. 1t has always been
the usage i'll Belfast, as in other parts of
Maine, for the collector to appoint his
own deputies. For the Belfast deputy
coslectorship Percy Follett, Charles John
son and E. ii. Conant were candidates.
But one morning not long ago a stranger
arrived in Belfast on the early boat When
the custom house was opened he sought
Collector Hartman and presented his ere
dentials as deputy collector of the port of
Belfast
The newcomer is an Ohio man, and has
never before been in Maine He has leas-
ed house in Belfast for year and quiet
iy settled down. The matter is the prin-
cIpai topic of conversation in Belfast, but
so far no plausible explanation is offered
why an Ohio man should be imported to
NIL Maine deputy collectorship for
which there were several worthy local
candidates. Neither the Ohio man nor
the collector vouchsafe any reasons.
When the ma,ter was brought to Con-
gresham Burleigh's attention yesterday,
he said he had not the least idea how the
matter stood, OF why an Ohio man should
be sent to Belfast in this somewhat singu-
lar fashion. The situation was certainly
umpire ented, and he should further &C
quaint himself with the cir' umstances.
The foregoing despatch embodies street
fumors current here. The local officials
are, as the despatch says, decidedly reti-
cent, and no doubt are acting under in
structions. On the face of it it certainly
is strange condition of affairs,
The Republican journal., 1897-07-01

BELMoNr. Helen A. Jordan, who has
been visiting in Lincolnville. has returned
h. me-. Mr.. j. II. Films and family of Bel
fast We're in town Sunday, visiting Mr.. aud
Mrs. j. E. EIms -. NJ, and Mrs Miles
Pease We're in Windsor the first of the week
.... Lend Hand Circle Of Kings Sons and
Daughters will meet at the home of the
President Mrs, NJ. f. Churchill, Sunday,
July 4th. Topic, Peace; How to Obtain
it," Bible word, "Holy"
FREEDOM. Beacon Light Club was enter
tanned by Mrs. B W, Downes Tuesday after
noon The y. P. S. G. Z. expect to be
largely represented at the meeting of the
County Union in Liberty July ID. DIR A.
NJ, Small is preparing to build a house here
in the near future. Mr., and Mrs. Charles
Black and Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Paul of Bel
Ease We're the guests of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Clark June 21th.. Mrs. Chas f. CHM of
Belfast visited at G. Bellows few days last
week.
WATERFORD. Garfield Lodge, l. o. 0. F..
held their memorial services Sunday after
noon. The sermon was delivered by Rev.
}. z. Slmonton at the Methodist church
after which the Lodge formed process ION
and headed by the band marched to the
cemetery, where the impressive ceremonies
of the order We're performed and the graves
decorated. Tue examinations of the vii
lage SCHOOLS took place Thursday and Fri
day, and all We're very satisfactory. Much
good work has been done during the term.
Miss Jennie Grant Went to Bangor Sat
urday to attend the graduating exercises Of
the High School. Little Miss Frances
Hanscom celebrated the eighth anniversary
of her birthday by giving party to her lit
tie friends Saturday afternoon. Among the
many amusements arranged for them was a
peanut hunt. with a prize for the successful
hunter. Miss Hazel Young was the lucky
one. A delicious lunch was served for the
children and prominent among the attrac-
tons Of the table We're the nice birthday
loaf with its eight little candles and the
bouquet of elegant dollhouse roses which
We're presented to Miss Frances. She also
had many pretty presents. Each guest had
little birthday cake with tiny doll in the
center and pretty bouquet beside her plate,
which they took home as souvenirs
NJ rs. J. P. Simonton, Mrs. E. S. Could Mrs
j. f. Hussey, Mrs. T j. Hardy, Misses Etfie
Littlehe d, Jennie Bennock, Sophia Chase
and E, NJ Hall attended the w. C. t. L.
convention at Belfast last week Miss
Sweetser of Searsport is the guest of Mrs.
Mary Colson. Mrs. Baker of Orrington
visited her granddaughter, Mrs. Arey, last
week. Mrs. Rogers of Boston is spending
few weeks in town and is stopping at Mrs
r. f. Moody Mrs. Frank joyce of North
Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs f. c.
Young -. Mr.. Hiram Miller, from Brattle-
boro, Vt, is visiting his mother. -. Misses
Ada Littletield and Caro- Taylor are at home
for their summer vacation. Mrs. X aler of
Bangor IS visiting her nieces in town Mrs.
E. Nj. Littleteld has been having extensive
improvements made on her house. Mr.. G.
Il. Goodwin is very feebl4... Mrs. l, II, W.
w hartf of Ellsworth is spending a few days
with relatives in town
The Republican journal., 1897-07-01

Scrap books and newspaper files are in
convenient things to politicians who make
reckless assertions. Candidate Bryan last
fail paraded in his speeches in various
parts of the country the fact that Senator
Sherman had asserted that the growth of
population and business in the United
States required an increase of So, 900. 600
year in currency, and said that the ces-
sation of the coinage of silver had cut off
the opportunity to add this necessary
amount to our money. Mr.. Bryan finds
this statement particularly embarrassing
just now in view to the announcement
that the coinage of the minis of the Unit
ed States this fiscal year will be in round
numbers a hundred million dollars, and
that i'll the calendar year 1896 ninety nine
million dollars, which is two and a half
times as much as he last fall asserted was
necessary to keep pace with our growth
OF population and business. When it is
farther considered that the money circu-
laticn of the United States to-day is lbs
millions greater than a year ago, it will be
seen that his distress over what he assum-
cd was lack of ability to increase our
own currency y millions year was not
only unfounded, hat evidently intended
10 mislead.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-01
To Kill Potato Bugs.
Gov. Powers Thinks Merchants May Sell Paris
Green.

AUGUSTA, JUNE %. The last legislature
passed a law which has been construed as
forbidding the merchants from selling paris
green to the farmers, who use the article in
large quantities for killing potato bugs. The
if the law is enforced it will do them griev-
Gus wrong. In order to get information for
the farmers on the subject, Hon. E. w.
Woodbury. of Bethel wrote to Governor
Powers for his Interpretation of the law
Governor Powers in reply, said, in part:
81 am very much inclined to think that
construction that would prohibit the selling
OF paris green by traders for the killing of
potato bugs would make the statute subject
to great doubt as to its constitutionality 1
don't think that good policy requires that it
be enforced as against merchants who sell
paris green to farmers for agricultural pur-
pOseS.''