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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
ENTERTAINMENT. NOTES.

Mrs. Robert H. McCurdy of Morris
Plains gave beautiful dinner for her
brother, Joseph Forbes. this week.
Mrs. A. L. Garrettson of Morris Plains
gave beautiful dinner at the Golf Club
last Saturday evening for her son, Leland.
Among her guests were Miss Margaret
Wood, Miss Mary Howell. Miss Bessie
Kip and Miss Gossler
A very pretty subscription dance was
given at the Golf Club Saturday night
The members af the younger set were in
the majority and all had delightful
time. Among those present were Miss
Kip, Miss Howell, Miss Wood, Miss
Helen Shelton, Miss Underwood, Miss
Gossler. Miss Ewing, Miss Hurlbert,
Messrs. Randolph, Garrettson, scudder,
Whitney, Van Week. Mills and Tiers.
The reception given by Miss Cog
geshall at her fathers beautiful home
on Madison avenue last Wednesday was
great success. The afternoon was de-
Hlightful, the house, with it's beautiful
floral decorations, unusually pretty, and
the music very fine The table, all in
pink, was arranged in the library, and
the effect was very fine. Miss Cog
geshall, in black and white silk gown,
received her guests, assisted by Miss
Gertrude COLES, the artist, in a black
gown, Miss Julia Nelson COLES in pink
mauseline de sole and Miss Cromwell
in white, trimmed with black lace.
Among those unbonneted were Mrs.
Fayette Smith and Mrs. Julia Reese
COLES. A very large number of guests
were present and among them were
Mrs. w. Roscoe Lyon, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs
Cromwell. Mrs. Coggeshall and Miss
Coggeshall Of East Orange, Mrs. Ames,
Miss Alice A. Bushnell, Miss Randolph,
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. w. Miller, the Misses
and Elmer Mills, Mrs. Fitz John Porter,
Mrs. Holbrook Porter, the Misses
Marion and Edith Walker, Mr.. and
Mrs Hurlbut, the Messrs. Kip, DR.. and
Mrs Watts and the Misses Raymond.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
Ruop,s LAKE.

The fishing at this lake is said to be
very fine. Some fine catches of bass
and yellow perch have been made.
While the Forest House is not regular
" opened, the veteran fisherman, Jacob
Allen, can look after limited number
of guests in portion Of the famous old
hosiery
The cottages and boarding houses in
the vicinity are well filed and the season
is expected to be grand one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
Held a Policy IN the Prudential.

Chief Yeoman George h. Ellis of the
cruiser Brooklyn, the only American
killed in the naval fight at Santiago on
July 8, was the holder of a policy of life
insurance in the Prudential Insurance
Company of America. The officials Of
that company, with their usual desire to
help those holding Prudential policies,
have sent check for the amount Of
Ellis insurance to Mrs. Ellis at her home
in Brooklyn The relatives of eighteen
Of the sailors killed op the battIeship
Maine, were in like manner paid the
full amount Of their claims within a few
days after that warship sunk
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
CAMP CUBA LIBRE.
Morristown Soldier Boys in the Alligator
State well-Incidents of the Journey.


State well-Incidents of the Journey.
The following letter has been received
by the CHRONICLE from Charles Letcher,
a member of Company NJ, and who, be-
fore his enlistment, had been in the en-
ploy of William K. Muchmore on
SpeedwelI avenue. Mr.. Letcher's letter
gives the gratifying information that all
the Morristown boys are we'll:
CAMP CUBA LIBRE,
Jacksonville, July IL.
EDITOR CHRONICLE:
After inspection by the Governor at
Sea Grit on Tuesday last we marched to
the depot. The train was made up of
thirteen coaches, one sleeper and one
freight car. We left Sea Girt $50 strong,
with everybody in good spirits. We
went by way of Trenton, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington. We ar
rived in Philadelphia about / o'clock.
At Quantico, Va, the train stopped
about fifteen minutes and, it SO happened,
melons; of course the boys did not do a
thing but help themselves. In our car
the result of successful foraging
showed two delicious melons under
every seat. At Weldon, N. c., where
we stopped about half hour, there was
large crowd; pretty Southern girls,
men and negroes. and all gave us rous-
ing welcome. Some of the boys tossed
up several colorded individuals in
blankets, which is the usual initiation
into camp life. The boys exchanged
bareback for small flags with the name
of the donor on each. At all the small
stations people were out to meet and
cheer us. We were well provided with
food, the bill of fare consisting Of hard
tack, canned corned- beef, eggs, pickles,
bananas, canned turkey, canned peaches
and iced coffee. The train arrived at
Jacksonville 10 o'clock m. Saturday.
Twelve provisional companies of sixteen
men each, and Second Regiment drum
corps, with Colonel Hine and staff, were
at the depot to welcome us. After for
nation we marched through Jackson
vile, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee reviewing us
from the Windsor Hotel. Colonel Hine
expressed his opinion of us in the follow
ing words: ''They are all right, and I
am proud of them" About half way to
the camp, which is two miles distant
from the depot, it commenced to rain,
SO that by the time we reached there we
were soaked.
Will Mack of Morristown was com
PEELED to fall out of line on account of
the heat, but is o. K. at present.
Last night we had some fun by putting
two of the new recruits on guard duty at
the water tank, giving them fictitious
post numbers. They stayed there about
a half-hour, when they got onto the
game, and went to their quarters.
To-day it is hot, but there is cool
breeze in the shade.
All from Morristown are well.
Yours truly,
CHARLES E. LETcHER,
Co. M, I'd Reg, N. G. N. J.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15

a. Pastors will please send in their
religious notices not later than Tuesday
of each week.
ST. PETERS CHURCH.
Sixth Sunday after Trinity: Early celebra-
ton, 1880 a. M; morning prayer, 9 30 a. M
litany, sermon and choral celebration, 1920
a. M; evening prayer. p. m.
SOUTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday services. morning and evening. The
pastor will preach. Sunday school at 3 p. m.
Y, P. s. G. E. at 6.45 p. m. Thursday. at p.
M, mid week prayer meeting.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The pastor will preach at the services on
Sunday neEt at 1870 a. M. and 4 y. m. Sunday
school at 2A5 p. m. Y, P. s. g. E. meeting at
6.45 p, M
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
The sixth Sunday after Trinity, July III,
morning prayer, sermon and Holy Communion
at 1890. Evening prayer at 5. Sunday school
at A. 80 p. m.
Morning prayer and itany Wednesday at 10.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Glass meeting $50 q. m. Boys class at 9 As
a. m. Preaching BY the pastor at 1890 a. m.
and 7,30 pm Sunday school at 2.45 p. m.
Epworth League vesper service GAS p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The pastor will occupy the pulpit on Sunday.
Morning subject. & Separation y Evening,
"A King for the Multitude. Sunday school
at 2. 45 D. m. Z. P.S. g, E. ate. 80 D, m. Thurs
day evening prayer and praise service at 7.45
O'Clock.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION.
Masses at 8. 80, $50 and 1880 p. M; sermon
at last mass. Benediction at 8 p. m, Sunday
school at 2 D. m.
ST. MARGARET's CHAPEL.
Masses on Sunday at 80 and $50 a. M.
SWEDISH SERVICE.
Swedish service will be held every Wednes-
day evening at 8.15ain the First Presbyterian
Chapel. Next Wednesday evening Rev. L.
Akeson of Dover will preach. Subject, with
Christ on the Mount Of TRANSFORMATIONS -
Matt. II. 1-S. Good music. good singing. All
Scandinavians are welcome.
MARKET STREET MISSION.
Gospel wagon meetings win be held on Sum
day afternoon as follows At 4.15 p. M, on
Spring street, and at p. M, on the Park.
George E. Voorhees, will speak in the Mission
ON Sunday at 80 D. m. Meetings nightly.
SALVATION ARMY.
Meetings win be held Sunday as follows:
l0.45 a. M, 8 and 7. 45 p. N. All are cordially
welcome.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15

Private John D. Dempsey, who for
many years was employed in the Lacka-
wanna freight Office in this city, writes
to his mother from Camp Cuba Libre:
~ went to mass after writing you
this morning. The priest, Father Ken
ny, takes great interest in the boys in
camp. A thousand soldiers knelt to
hear mass this morning and it was a
great sight. The Army Christian Asso-
citation and the Catholic chapel are all
one, and / saw the sisters get ready for
the $50 mass. We are surrounded with
lots of palms similar in appearance to
those Father Flynn distributes on Palm
Sunday. We are under strict rules
When we want to go to the city must
have a pass from the captain and it's
good for only four hours. My ex-
perience in camp life began in the cook
house Emmett Hedden is also in Com
pany G. saw Will Hayes and the rest
of the boys from Morristown, and all are
we'll
[Dempsey's father, Bartholomew W.
Dempsey, was brave soldier in the
civil war, enlisting when only Is years
old in Company K, Seventh Regi-
ment, New Jersey Volunteers. He was
in Andersonville and Libby Prisons, and
made a record of which all have just
reason to be proud. EDITOR.
The American Bible Society has for
warded to the soldiers and sailors during
the present war over SO, 900 volumes of
testaments, portions of scriptures &C.,
which were distributed throughout the
various camps--Alger, Chickamauga
and others under the supervision of
the Army Commission of the Y NJ. G..
A. The many Cuban refugees at Key
West and elsewhere have also been in
cluded in the distribution
Fred N. Taft of Wilmington, who re-
Gently enlisted as a private in the First
New York Engineers. has been pro-
NOTED to corporalship in Company L.
He was in Morristown on Wednesday on
a brief furlough looking well and bear
ing his new honor gracefully
Two Morristown Italians, Joseph
Kentigo and Matthew Mellilo, left town
this week to seek admission to the
Fourth Regiment. now recruiting at Sea
Grit
Letters from George L. Berry, with
the Second Regiment at Jacksonville,
state that the camp is almost deluged in
severe rain storms, but SO far the boys
enjoy the camp life immensely.
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sRooKsIDE.

Hon. Jacob Washburn and family of
New York city are spending the sum-
mer with Mrs. E. F. Connect
Principal and Mrs. Arthur Hubert of
Echraalensburg are spending vacation
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hubert.
Garrabrant & Quimby of Mendham
are rushing the work on the chapel.
Next Saturday afternoon our Field
Club goes to Morristown to play the
Athletic Club
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
GIRL WANTED.

ITO do the washing and make herself gener-
ally useful about the house. Apply with
II HILL STREET,
Morrfst0Wn.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
COW FOR SALE

DOR SALE.--A Bay Horse, docked, about 9
1 years old, good driver. very stylish,
apply to COACHMAN,
1874 South Street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15

1 LFRED RIGBY. PROFESSOR of MUSIC.
n Piano, Organ and Vocal Instruction.
Pianos and Organs Tuned and Repaired. S1A
Speedwell Place. Morristown. N. j. 1890
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
LOCAL RELIGIOUS NEWS.

a. Pastors will please send in their
religious notices not later than Tuesday
of each week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15
SWEDISH SERVICE.

Swedish service will be held every Wednes-
day evening at sl5 in the First Presbyterian
Chapel. Next Wednesday evening Rev L.
Akeson of Dover will preach. Subject, with
Christ on the Mount of TRANSPORTATION. -
Matt. II. I-S. Good music. good singing. All
Scandinavians are welcome
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15

Gospel wagon meetings win be held on Sun
day afternoon as follows: At 4.15 p. M, on
Spring street, and at p. M. on the Park.
George E. Voorhees, will speak in the Mission
on Sunday at I. 80 D. m. Meetings nightly
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-15

Meetings will be held Sunday as follows:
welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-26

ments. In reality the telegram was a
request to know ''who was running
things as the governor has been dis
turbed by reports that the government
meant to name the regimental officers.
In reference to these appointments, he
said today:
81 don't intend to make any more
appointments until I find out who is
supposed to do-the work. If the gov
ernment means to run things in this
state am perfectly willing, only 1 want
to know it so l can save my energies" ."
1t is understood that Governor Leedy
has decided on all his appointments of
regimental officers, and will announce
them today if he receives a satisfactory
reply from Secretary Alger.
1t is stated on reliab authority that
Hon. David Overmyer will be rendered
the place of colonel of the Second regi-
ment of volunteers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-26
TIED VI.
The United States GunbOat
SOmerS is Held
In British Port by GOVern-
ment Authority.
SHE WAS TOO SLOW
Didn't Get Out Before the Neu-
trality Proclamation
Because of Difficulty in Pro-
curing a Crew.
SHE WAS TOO SLOW.
PLACED UNDER GUARD
She Will Be Compelled to Re-
main During the War.

London, April 26-An extra issue Of
the London Gazette issued this morn
ing contained the customary royal proc
1amation of neutrality defining the atti-
tude of British officials and British
subjects during the war between Spain
and the United States. 1t is identical
with the proclamation issued at the
time of the China-Japanese war.
The instructions of the foreign office
to the admiralty and colonial authori-
ties relating to the belligerents use of
British ports, is dated April %, and
gives the belligerents "a hours to leave.
This accounts for the departure of the
United States squadron from Hong
Kong and the orders given to the Span
ish torpedo boat AUdaz to leave Queens
town.
The officials of the United States en-
bassy fear the United States torpedo
boat Somers now at Falmouth, is des-
tined to remain in England for some
time to come, as no convoy for the lit
tie craft without which it is impossible
for her to attempt to cross the Atlantic,
has been secured.
Falmouth, Eng, April 26-The United
States torpedo boat Somers, has been
notified in view of the neutrality meas
ures, that she must not leave this port,
and British torpedo boat has taken up
a position near her
Capt. Hazelton of the United States
torpedo boat Somers was notified last
evening as a result of neutrality meas
ures adopted by the British government
that he must not leave these waters
Consequently the Somers lowered her
pennant at 1 o'clock this afternoon. A
British torpedo boat has taken up a
position in her vicinity. The fires of
the Somers will be quenched and the
crew of the torpedo boat will be paid off
today The Somers will then be towed
further up the harbor and will be
moOred until further orders.
One American and four Scandinavian
Seamen arrived here today from London
to join the Somers. The customs au-
thorities sent them to the sailors home
and warned them that they would be
arrested if they left the building.
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HIS DISPATCH TO ALGER.
Gov. Leedy Had It Prepared, But
Withdrew It.

Governor Leedy had prepared the fol-
lowing dispatch to be sent Secretary AL
ger, when a telephone message from the
State Journal office informed him of the
change of plan, and he withheld the mess
age:
Hon. Russell A. Alger, Secretary OF war,
Washington, D. c.:
1t would be a great mistake to use Kan
sas City, Mo-. rendezvous for the
Kansas state troops. State pride, business
considerations and economy to the govern
ment would suggest that the point of as
sembIy should be in the state of Kansas.
1 desire to give my personal attention to
the organization of these troops, and
would be pleased to have them at the cap
ital of the state, where I could look after
them every day. There are four railroads
here and as low rates of transportation
can be obtained to and from here as can
be obtained at Kansas City. There is
also fine park here, with ample build
ines and good water which will he fur
nished free. j. w. IEEDY, 4
Governor of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-26
CANNON BOOMED
AS the Panther Sailed For Key
West.

On Board Flagship Brooklyn, off Ft-
Monroe. April 26.--Shortly before
o'clock this morning one of the little
guard boats that the government wilI
use hereafter, to conduct friendly
steamers through the lines of mines
and torpedo shot off to the north and
the signal man on the after bridge of
the flagship almost simultaneously
called cruiser Montgomery approach
ing, sir.
Sweeping along at a rapid rate, her
beautiful lines showing up well in the
Quaker gray paint, the cruiser came
down the Roads, proceeded by the little
picket boat guiding her between the
dangerous lines of explosives. When
near the Brooklyn a salute was fired to
Commodore Schley and returned by the
flagship. Then the transport Panther,
with its 800 men raised anchor and with
the formidable cruiser as escort started
for sea. 1t was then that the en-
thusiasm broke out. The marines on
the transport crowded the deck in long
lines and waving their hats. gave vent
to mighty cheers, while sailors, marines.
even f1remen on the big warships
crowded to the forecaStles and returned
them with will. The men on the Mont
Ogmery Joined in the chorus and the
cheers resounded from ship to ship con-
tinuing till the transport and convoy
were out of hail Hardly had the pair
gone than a booming afar off an
nounced her approach and the gunboat
Vicksburg came along on her way out
firing a salute to the commOdore's flag.
The flagship doomed a seven gun an
sWer and then the men on the Vicks-
burg swarmed into the rigging and al
most lost their hats in their enthusiasm.
Every ship of the squadron returned
the cheer with a will and the men went
back to their duties with an aching de-
sire to follow the ships out.
The Panther goes out, with splendid
protection, on her journey to Key West,
the convoy being large and able to care
for anything while all along her route
are strewn active and formidable mem
berS of the mosquito fleet.
The orders for the closing up Of the
harbor here after sunset and until sun
rise goes into effect fully tonight. Capt.
order which says: mo vessel will be al
lowed to pass through the channel on
either side of the rip-raps CFOrt Wool.
Va.) between the hours of sunset and
sunrise. During this interval vessels
must not approach within three miles
of Fort Monroe"
Patrol boats will be placed above and
below the defense. These boats are
into their character, or to instruct them
how to pass through the mine fields.
The orders of the patrol boats must be
strictly obeyed.
Sailing vessels and all small vessels
drawing three feet of water or less. can
safely pass through any part of the
channel during the daytime.
Steam vessels must pass through a
special channel, which will be marked
by buoyS.
No vessel will be allowed to anchor
below the wharf at Fort Monroe, with
out special authority
Vessels are warned that if they dis
regard these regulations, they will ex-
pose themselves to serious damage and
will be liable to be fired on by the bat
teries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-26
HAD STORES ABOARD
For the Spanish Army and a
Valuable Cargo.
Two Other Captures Of Spaniards
Are Made Today.

Key West, April 26.-The big Spanish
steamship Panama. of the Ceballos line,
which left New York on April 20, for
Havana with a number of Spanish ref
ugees on board and a very valuable
cargo, including it is understood stores
for the Spanish army, was captured
last evening about 20 miles from Ha-
vana by the little light house tender,
MangrOve, now belonging to the Mos
quito fleet.
The Nangrove mounts two six
Founders and four SO revoIvers. She
is commanded by Lieutenant Com
mander w. H. Everett and has a crew
of 13 men. The Panama is of about
$500 tons and a very valuable prize.
When the Mangrove sighted the
Spaniard, she ran up to her and fired
a gun across her bow. The liner did
not take the hint and a second shot
was fired, after which the Panama
slowed down a little. A third shot was
fired across the bows of the Panama at
a hundred yards and the deck officer
of the Spanish vessel was hailed and
notified that if he didn't heave to.
shot would be sent through his vessel.
This notification caused the Panama to
be brought to.
Ensign Dayton boarded the Spanish
steamer and took possession of her.
The battleship then steamed up and
Commander Everett notified Capt Tay-
lor Of the Indiana that he had captured
the Panama and borrowed a prize crew
from the battleship, consisting of Cadet
Falconer and Is marines
The MangrOve was then ordered to
report to the flagship and Rear Ad-
miral Sampson told Commander Ever
EFT to take his prize into Key West.
The Panama is understood to have
thirty-nine passengers on board. AS
she rounded to after the little Man
grove captured her. the latter, knowing
the Panama was an auxiliary cruiser
expected to be fired upon 1t is not
yet known whether the Panama had
guns board.
The United States gunboat Newport,
Capt. B. F. Tiley, has brought in the
Spanish sloop Paquete and the Spanish
cruiser Pireneo, Cuban coasting YES
sells, which she Captured off Havana
this morning.
Washington, April 26.-The president
by proclamation has allowed Spanish
vessels in United States waters till
May 21 inclusive, for loading and de-
parting, and Spanish ships met at sea
shall be permitted to continue their
voyage if loaded before that time in
the United States
Spanish vessels bound for the United
States which sailed prior to April 81 |
are exempt from capture and allowed to |
discharge cargo.
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Kansas City, Kan, Lawrence, Osa-
watomie Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Colum-
bus, Independence, Winfield, Parsons,
IeavenwOrth, Topeka, Atchison, Sen
eca, Holton, Salina Abilene Concordia
Clay Center, Blue Rapids, Beloit, Smith
Center, Norton, Hays City, Usage City,
Emporia, Ell Dorado, Leroy, Marion,
Wichita, Wellington, Hutchinson, King
man, Great Bend and Dodge City.
1t is the anticipation that one COM
pany will be recruited at each city ex-
cept that one and one-ha1f companies
will be raised at Osawatomie and one
and one-half companies at Holton.
However, something will depend upon
the number of men offered at each
place and if there should be a limited
supply at any point some additional
troops will be raised at some of the sta
tions surrounded by the largest popula-
tion. Recruiting officers will have final
instructions as to the number of men to
be raised at each point, though it is
anticipated that one company will be
raised at each, except at Holton and
Osawatomie.
I have made every effort to distribute
these stations according to population.
While it is not my intention to make it
impossible for citizens from other terri
tory than 1 shall now name to volunteer
at other points than those designated for
their territory, those desiring to enlist are
advised and urged to go to the points
shall now name from the territory listed:
Wyandotte county volunteers to Kan
sas City: Douglas and the northern half
of Johnson to Lawrence; Franklin, Miami
and Linn to OSawatOmie; Bourbon and
Allen to Fort Scott; Crawford to Pitts
burg; Cherokee to Columbus; Labette and
Neosho to Parsons; Montgomery and
Wilson OF independence; Cowley and
Chautauqua to Winfield; citizens of Elk
going to either Winfield or Independence.
son to Leroy; Lyon. Chase and Morris to
Emporia; Usage and Wabaunsee- to Usage
to Leavenworth; Jackson, Jefferson and
Pottawatomie to Holton; Atchison and
Doniphan to Atchison; Brown and Nema-
ha to Seneca; Marshall and Riley to Blue
Rapids: Washington andl Clay to Clay
Geary and Dickinson to Abilene; Ottawa
and Saline to Salina; Jewell, Smith and
and Phillips to Smith Center; Norton, De-