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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
HoE STRIKE REMAINS UNSETTLED.
UNION REPRESENTATIVES, But WILL
CONFER WITH THE STRIKERS

The prospect that a settlement Of the con.ro-
N''SN pe'ween +. Hoe e. Co. printing press manu-
laCt"ers OF NO. 5oi Grand-st.. and the FIRMS strik
Inc crnployes would follow conference scheduled
jor yesterday vanished. much to the dlspeasure Of
'hc strikers. There will be conference. George
noe a member of the firm. in speaking to Samuel
"oinpers. president of the American Federation Of
Lahor' and two representatives Of the Interna-
uonal Association Of Machinists. said tho firm
would abide by it's original decision 10y refusing to
CONFER with any other than its
nloyeS The latter. Mr.. Hoe said can at any time.
either individually or through committee hold
business conference with the company or It's repre-
s"niAtives. with a view to adjustment Of the
existing differences The committee. thus ignored
hastily left the building and away without
even communicating the result Of the visit 10 the
srSe'S on the outside. those assigned 20 picket
duty. The strike. therefore. EdS entered upon n
new phase. II now remains FOR the strikers 20
make their own terms return to work under
conditions similar to those against which they
rehelleG tn" report that many Of them had broken
ranks and had resumed work could not he verl-
fed. l. is expected that the men VIII succeed In
enecting an arrangement to return 20 work within
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

count Of the foreign policy Of the empire. should
not be overlooked. and II further concessions are
10 be made to the United States for important
for benefits other Brtish-o anadan
industries interests. the principle OF fuli COM
pensaton should obtain.
They urge tina; A sum Of not less than $500 a ton;
gross registered tonnage Of each vessel be allowed
as compensation TO cover money invested ana
losses sustained. An appendix shows the gross
tonnage AT present to be $685.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
HARD WORK TO GUARD CHINAMEN.
A TRAMP STEAMERS CREW TRY TO PASS DEP
UTY MARsHALs TO GET ASHORE.

Tho tramp steamer Energ,e arrived AZ Pier No.
n East River Yesterday from China with a cargo
Of tea and complete crew Of Cinnamon Deputy
United States Marshals David kausher and John
Haron were Instructed by the proper authorities 10
proceed TO the pier and watch the ship so That
none Of her crew might land The two marshais
did as they were ordered.
,rhev had no trouble until s.s5 O'Clock last even
ing Their attention wa. then attracted by scrap
ing noise on the vessels side furthest away from
,he nier and hurrying there. they round Inc nina
49, .ndeavorine TO get over the side and into a
small boat. When the officers commanded mem 70
s,nn they set up q tahbering contest ana rushed
Tor the marshals. They were easily cowed now
ever and driven into the ships hold -,
RI ,narebois took Lam Pc twenty years old. the
sbir,s cook to the Madison-st. police station ana
iock ed him up on a charge OF vagrancy. IDS wiz
,,NrnrsbI, he changed this morning when the case
rro,nos IN for fnal examination. Lam 20 was ap-
narertlv the leader OF the gang
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
c.NApJAN !SE1LERS PROTEST.

Victoria r. c. Aug 9-In view OF the approach
ing conference at quebec. the sealers nave io'-
,arded n pefition 10 the Government urging that
- ,,,r,bor adjustment or arrangement OF the seal
,re question he agreed upon. which Ignores the
corso and reasons for the present unfortunate un-
satIsfaciory condition OF those engaged In the fur-
II is submitted. they add. that the saer nc
va those whose interests are Identical. on ac-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
MINOR SUES HER STEPFATHER

The Rev James V Chalmers was appointed
guardian al Item Of his niece. Alice NJ. NJ Cha
mers by Justice Dugro. In the Supreme Court. yes
terday Miss Chalmers. who Is now nineteen years
old asked for the appointment: In order 10 prose
cute suit for the recovery OF her mothers estate.
which she alleges. has been taken possession or
nv her s,epfather. Edward 4. Mahon. In her pc
,i,Ion she saws that she IS the daughter Of John
e chalmers Of Brooklyn who did in March. ISL
Tho property WAS left to her mother 10y her grand
,,th,r Niss Chalmers claims share or II under
an ante nuptal agreement between her father ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
NO SEPARATION FOR MRS NEHRBAs.

The suit brought 10y Mrs. Emile Augusta Nehr-
hoa In the Supreme Court. for a separation from
her husband. Or. Jacob Nehrbas. OF Brooklyn on
the grounds Of cruelty and non-suppoFt, was as
r,i4scd Yesterday by Justice Russell The justice
said tina; the evidence in the case as to the cause OF
,to martial differences between the parties dis
closed other causes for seeking a separation IMAM
CrUel and inhuman treatment OF the plantin ny her
hushand and did not Justify the finding mat ne
Was so much more to blame than his Wle as 20
require he court TO intervene between them ne
HiSmtsscd the complaint without prejudice 20 any
remedy DR. Nehrbas might have In case MS WIG
rnf1sed O return 10 his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
FLOATING AND SEASIDE HOSPITAL WORK

A recon, trip OF tho Floating Hospital was pro
,,o1 ,or -, tho LAYING Link club OF BROOKLYN.
through the means OF an entertainment given 'or
the purpose The number of mothers ana cnildten
treated on this clubs trip ran the total Tor the sea
son ND TO 1881. 4 number Of representatives. from
the club inspected I'm person the Work OF bo'h inc
Floating and Seaside hospitals. ana were cnthusi-
asi~ in their praise Of what was oens hohe lot tue
helpless children and weary mothers OF New orK
,,i,y Roth no, pl,als are crowded. and the trus-
tees Ct ST Johns Guild have Issued an appeal FOR
funds TO maintain them. They hope II VIII be re-
spondod to literally. Among recent contributions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
AsIATIC ASSOCIATION MEETING.

A, n meeting OF the American Asiatic Association
held AT No 80 Wall-s yesterday afternoon the fol-
Lowing new members were admitted:
From New ork-Frederck Allen. the American Ltho-
yranhis Company. Barber Asphalt Paving company
,hs central Trust Company, the Equitable Life Assu'
ancc S1cety the Guaranty Trust compal l%"lnfon x
im., Sex. Martin Middleton smith. Neuss. Hesslein
. Co the New York Leather Betting Company, I'D
Perry Rober p. Porter she"an. TONES a 60 ara
j. Kennedy Tod.
From Phiadelphia-J. W. Hoffman Co.
Prom Cnicago-E c. Potter.
From Troy ". Wv. a L z. Gur!ey -
Prom New-Haven. Conn.-Frederich Wells Williams.
Prom Phenixvills. Psnn.-Ths Phoenix Bridge Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
INCREASE IN METROPOLITAN STOCK.

The stockholders OF the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company held special meeting yesterday
morning at the Offices of the company. No. S2l
Broadway. D. r. Hasbrouck. the vice-president,
presided, and among those present were H. H.
Nreeland. Thomas F. Ryan. P. A. r. Widener;
Charles f. Warren. D: b: Hasbrouck Tnomas
Dolan. w l.. Elkns and H. A. Robinson. propo.
s.ton TO increase the capital stock from ssC 600 200
TO $i5O000OO was unanimously passed: OK the IN
crease In capital stock $1,000 900 will be USED 70
iiquidate the ccmpanys outstanding ooligetons
and the balance OF 100000 VIII % Iese'Nso -
fund for improvements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
RECEIVER FOR \ FACTORY BUILDING

Justice Beekmar Of the supreme Court. yes'e'-
DAY appointed John DAVIS receiver Of the rents or
No l0S GreeNwcn-si.. in suit brought against
James AGair john Petit. and others by Mary A.
Chsonl 10 fore lose mortgage Of $4,000 made on
June e. 1876. by Nj Adair This is one Of the
pieces Of property which formerly belonged 10
MIR Pet;l.. 1t is a sevcr-story factory building.
j, Is sai0 in the compa. t thai Mr.. Petut. "a"
was the owner OF tn property. conveyed Il 10 Mr..
Adair on the day N, mortgage was MADE 81 thai
the latter could max tn mortgage. and thus re
leve Mr. Pctti' from any Liability on the bond.
Nj Adair conveyed The property On Aprl j. !as:
70 Franklin L. Greer.. VIII now appears as the
owner
Mr. Petit. It is ASSERTED. always acted as the
owner Of the premises in his dealings with the
plaintiff lie pad ne nterest As IL accrued up 10
December last, kent n. buildings insured In his
own name uuin recently. and NJ Adair was be-
levcl to hr mercy n dummy f., VI. Pet:t
The order appointing receiver directs the ten
ants no; pay ny rent 20 Ny Fetut OF Nj.
Green. or their agents. and Only 70 the receiver.
The property mas recently been app ais } 70: the
pla.niin a. worth $4,000. and rentals So Taxes
and water rcnt for AN1 amounting &c go have
not been pad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
Gnropran Advertisements.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL.
LERS will find the London office OF The
Tribune, 149 Fleet Street, a convenient
place 10 leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
PETIT CASE UP IN COURT.
NOTHING HEARD FROM THE MISSING
RKOKER. AND AN ADJOURN
NIIrNT SECI-RED

Tho application by William Calhoun for the APP
poinfmen. Of TO civer in his action against John
Petit Mrs Petit. Dr. Henry r. Waite. Alexander
c. Quarter and Mrs. Quarter to recover possession
Of several pieces Of property and the buildings
thereon in Pine. Greenwich. Water and Gold SITS.
was down for hearing yesterday in the Suprs me
Court ny Justice Beekman. The Whereabouts Of
Mr. Petit. VINO is the president Il the John Petit
Realty Corporation. and Is supposed to be worth
several million dollars are still unknown. Calhoun
In his action asserts that he the owner Of the
various properties and conveyed them to Mr. Petit
70 dispose o. rctti; he ayers. gave to Or Waite a
power q attorney over his property before he dis
appeared and Waite. in violation Of the agreement
between Calhoun ald Petit had the deeds recorded
ard had tie property conveyed TO Quarter.
when Inc case was called Milton Hopkins. repre-
sca'i1S ;ho defendants Dr. Waite and Quarter.
asked for an adjournment asser nE that ne had
not had time prepare affdavits When the case
came W Tor argument. he said he would he able
70 prove that Calhoun had no claim whatever 10
the property. but WAS merely a clerk in the employ
Of Nj Petit. his name being used in the ordinary
course Of business IN The transactions Of the firm
MI Robinson. who appeared for Calhoun. opposed
the Adjournment and said that the defendant
Quarter 4 MN who was not able 10 satisfy a
judgment he'd aea'nst him for 500. lie had no
means. hut was now collecting annually rental
OF 81 9s and handling 80 estate worth several mill
ions lie would be satisfied if the same receiver
were appointed - in another action in which MI.
Pet;i, was named rs defendant.
Justice EcCknaa said n was rot satisfied that
the plaintiff entitled to the appointment Of a
receiver Jfis si.' and h. shoDld decline 20 ap-
Point any temporary receiver unit. the motion had
bee argued. ne would arccde to the application
Of Mr Hor@inS and adjourn ihe hearing of the
motion Lr'u Friday
Mr Robinson wanted Justice Beekman "a make
az order onl .nlia Quarter from collecting me
rents u ne property unl.l the determination OF his
application foy r. eiver. ana the Justice refused
70 grant tris application also.
NJ Hopkins Va. asked i:er the termInal6n OF
the court PROCEEDINGS II he knew where Mr.. Pettlt
W az present He said tha' in the interests IF his
client ne must lCfrse % disclose any inlorma tlon
he possessed wirn regard 20 Mr.. Pcttits affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
yOciL BrSIyESS COMPLICATIONS

The Sheriff received an execution Nesf'uH'
or?;nst Maurice Simon. doing business as Maurice
c,,ro, s. CO. CLOAK manufacturer, at No %4
CanaI-st sor :l.c6' IN favor Of Jacob II. Leven"
and nude Icy, the stock and hxures Whlch
u'are estimated as worth only $50. MT simon
%se hoen I'm busress since December last when ne
became partne- in the frm OF Meiro~ih K Mn,,n
III e simon continued until May 10. when they
T,ssolved and M Simon carried on the business
all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

Judgment for 3 O72 was entered yesterday against
Curnen & Steiner. importers OF ooIs anu '"!s' Oh
No 20 Rroadvay In favor Of the Ninth national
rank on a note OF the hrm made on FEBRUARY .
navah.e In foIr months. Inc hrm maze d" ds"isH-
iront on February 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

Donu,v-Sberln Roberts yesterday sold out the
49,. ~ IIau Downing e. Stowe, bicycle manu-
factlrers' agents at No. 81 West Broadway, for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
COTPT CALENDARS FOR TODAY.

Ac,.llo,o DIVISION supreme Cour,-R"cess.
s..preme court special Term-part Before Beck
man J.. opens AZ ]" =" a. m NO !. carey Agt
W"mmerstein No 2 Weinberg agt. Arorstam. No B..
Skinner eci LAWYER. No :. Schwarz agt Sch~ar2: No
Z shrady AIT Shradv No d matter 81 Marhetmer.
70 : snva agt Whtenan No. : Shraiy ast. Van
XIX y, Q matter Il NcCanIey. No 10. iaish ns'
Neaiand: NJ II. Records agi Gordon No. IL STANDARD
Fashion company 81 gel Cooper company. ~. H.
Munrln agt. Henderson No IT, M"iinchy ast. MUTUAL
Rcser,. Fund Life Association. ~ 10 Corners aRl
Watson. 10 H. Eliwanger ast E~ anger. No u. Bur
80 No j.. S"lik lWiich aSi SsHkowlch.
Sle "a Nurphv asi. Christian Press Association Pnh
citing ,onutny; So ~ Rogel aet. Manhattan Railway
IMAM. 10 q Ciine AIT. same. No. -. Ienney
comnany art Novelty Textile Printing Company. No ~,
.yr'iI. AIT Ponds 40 - PAWS AIT Niliar-; No -.
,',,,er - consolidated Trust; No. 26 Tunstal agt
Eoisy. 40 q Edward T. clapp ~ @ ns' lnernatonil
isiry company ". 2s. mnter - Riley No - Terry
Nv, ytilA.rman: 40 30 People agt. Leopold; No. III.
Is.,irss AIT Gallagher No ~. Fauhsl ngt Clinton
nert. So AZ Spraeue aet. Evans; No. 49, Hollis agt
Drasche-. No Is People rel. Krnus agt Coler No.
IN Dempsey agt. Dempsey, No. IL matter OF assay
r. ~ peope State 4 New-fork agt tleshelski
e. 40 Yohn asst Kleinmann. No 10. Rosenhaum agi
Ernestne ,, ~ ~, RI uo,oxa ruo-o
t.ourt onens az 1880 a. N. En- parte matters. -
eurrorntes Court Chambers Before Arnold. WIS
for probate-Robert simpson. George + stevens Mef
are, !. pahst NcIlyain Emeline seaman James
:, Melvin Henry cook. Mary r Lane at 1890 a. ~.
CITY Court special TeFm,Beniore O!cou' J.-Court
o,ens a, 10 a m. Motions at 1890 a; m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

REFEREES APPOINTED.
Supreme Court.
by Dugro. J.
Saline, sgt O'sullivan- Francis V s. Oliver
81 pa ~ Tor savings ngt Perez-Frank ~ Holahan
r.r.v AZ Fosd!ck-Fenry \. Gumbleton
by DAILY. J.
,,,,., =, wsr,,r and Stantiai-Stephen II. Heating
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Supreme Court.
by Retkman. j.
May Chi,olm agt James Adair-John Davis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
w. HORREX, Proprietor.
The Howard Hotel,

Norfolk Street Emit ank!aent London ms nssv
erected Ho,e! Ia repete with modern comfort,
look, En- bankmen aad River Elegant and spacious puo
lie rooms. Electric Ugh, throughout American s's'e'
Fixed tarin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-12
No. 1888.
CLEVER C.A...:GE GIRL 3
Those Trained ar i,En.;":; Can Pick
Up Strnwa WITH Ti":r i;ycrIx

Those Trained ar !,En"i~:; Can Pick
Up Strawa n;t,, Ti":r EyrliIx.
The dancing ri. = oi sam are re-
r!arkable for tEc agility ara grace of
their movements. Tie cup G@rcc is the
PrettieSt ard most poetic All. \ row
Cf Young girls. VIII :. Ter ,f ruus ON
their heads, take their p.ac,S in the
middle Of the great hell. y burst of
Joy HcGs music fC!!n,.s. On l"aY."r this
;Eey simultaneously. witb military Dre-
ciSion, kEeei down. io!:! their hates and
bow their heads until their f0r,hraGs
almost touch the polished marble fioor.
keeping the cups steadily on their heads
by some marvellous jerk Of the reck.
TheE, suddenly springirg TO their feet.
they describe succession of rapid aid
intricate circles. keeping time to tie
music with their arms. head and feet
Next the music swells into n ranturouS
tumuit. The dancers raise their delicate
feet, curve their arms and fingers in
almost impossible hCXnrcs. sway to and
fro like withes Of willow. agita,e all the
muscles of the BODY like the futter of
leaves in the soft evening breeze, but
Still keep the cups on their heads.
The dancing girls Of Eangick are al
ways exercising in the royal gym
Easium. Their. ages vary from fre to
twenty years. The curious and subtle
feat Of licking up a bit cf straw with
the eyc.i3s can be learned orly by the
youngest Of them. who are made TO
practice it in order TO render them
flexible in every part CT The hcGy. There
are two long r1ws Ct benches. cre Il 1T
lie higher than the Other. On the
lower is row Of ii:t.c gir!s and tn Tie
upper ber.ch are laid the p5.shed hits
of straw. At the sound cf Tie dunn the
little girls all together bend back the
head and neck until they touch the bits
Of straw, which, with wonderful GeX-
terity, they secure between tie corners
of their eyelids.-London Modern So
ciety.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-12
A FEW IlITLAI LAUGHS.

There is one job the New YORK Sew.
enth wouldn't refuse" ''What's that?'
"Conquering the Society islands. Chi.
cago Record.
''IIav lou bought any fireworks to
celebrai, Eith?" inquired Bronco Bob.
II shoIj, y have" replied Derringe1
Dan; "fcur gallons" - Washington
Star.
Foiled.-Freddie-" pa! thu goat
swallowed my Dig flrccracker." Cob.
wigger-"WelI, that's nothing 10 be
crying about" Freddie-"Ies, ii was,
pa. The thing never went off."-.Judgc.
Clarence, deah boy, the papahs say
that Commodoah Schlcy, don't you
know, has wealiy ho!ed this fellow
Cervera." elias he, dean E0y? Isn't
war so much like golf?"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
"This is the commencement season."
remarked the observant Eoarder at the
breakfast table. Eyes" replied the
crcss-cyed boardcr, "and the sun is con-
ferring degrees upon the thermom-
etcr." Pittsburgh Chronicle Telc-
graph.
A Weakness Confessed.-"I dc ny
best not to be envious," said the nerv-
Gus man, "but sometimes I cant hciD
it." "Why, you never manifest much
covetousness." "No, don't covct.
But whenever the Fourth of July comes
around ! can't see deaf and dumb ma -
without being jealous. ."-Washing
Star.
a posthumous work Of the late Phil
ip Gilbert IIamcrton is on the press. 1t
is entitled "The Quest Of Happiness"
Mr.. Maurice Thompson has three
books nearly ready for the printers:
"Stories OF Indiana,"a q novel, and q co.,
lection of out-af-door papers.
Miss Mary Rachel Dobsou, q daughter
Of Austin Dobson, is one Of the mostac.
tive workers in the university settle
ment for women in Bombay, India.
Their work is principally among the
Parsees.
The next story from Mrs. Burton Har-
rison's pen will be "Good Americans.
1t is study of the growing tendency
of the wealthy and cultured classes 70
unfit their children for life at nome by
! teaching them to find their chiet pleas
ure la foreign countries.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-12

Vice President
Nevada exhibits
dhe
H. bee to On ha
OF
Before sending full
should the Of
who will
take otherwise there might
County
tunlty OF advertising the be lost -
The Trans Mississippi Congress
of this
1885, the
the
hibits
while exhibits
prise
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-12
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
AN EVENING PAPER.
Issued Every Day, Sundays Excepted.
W. W. BOOHER, Editor and Pro-
prietor.

One Copy. one year,. .......... e8 10
ono Copy, six mootas .............. 500
For auy period under six months, one dollar
Der month. Payable IN advance.
Delivered by carrier in Elko at twenty 6ve
Issnrs perweek.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-12

TRauS- -lSSSSIPPI INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
@AAlAAs N4Y4A9gAs
june ISt to November Ist, 1873.
Nevada Commissions

COL H. b. MAXSON. Vice President Nevada Reno Nevadn
EXPOSITION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-06-03

attired in white, carrying white roses,
The reception was held at the home of
the bride, Ridgedale avenue. The we'd
ding breakfast was served by Day. The
musicians were concealed by palms and
Towering plants, and discoursed sweet
music the entire evening. The presents
were numerous and costly. Mr.. Apgar
is a graduate of Rutgers College and is
at present with the banking firm of
Messrs. Haight & Freeze of New York
Miss Burnett is a life long resident of
Madison, lovely character and beloved
by all her friends. The brides gifts to
her maids and maids Of honor were
feur de lis pins, set in emeralds and
pearls. The groom's gifts to his ushers
and best man were scarf pins of the
same design. The cloudless sky after
the days Of gloom, made the old saying
Happy is the bride the sun shines on, .
aDprOpriato
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-06-03
WHIPPANY.

Clarence Apgar and David Fables
went to Lebanon on their wheels to
spend Memorial Day.
Nelson Apgar entertained a number of
relatives from the city over Memorial
Day.
Farmers are busiIy engaged in plant
ing since the weather cleared.
The Hawthorne Club will meet ON
Saturday evening, June 4, at the home
of Mrs. G.. A. Laurence to read Julius
Caeser."
Memorial services were held at the
Church of Our Lady of Mercy on Thurs
day morning for Andrew Coghlan.
The children are being drilled for
Children's Day.
Miss Baldwin's musical for the benefit
Of the piano fund has been postponed
until June 10. The receipts from May
20 amounted to $12.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-06-03
ALTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Felch have
returned home after spending the winter
in North Carolina.
Mrs. j. M. Facon of Jersey City has
been spending a few days with Miss
Edith Parkhurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Macrady of New York
city are the guests of Mrs. William A..
Howell.
Miss Ella Chilson of New York city,
Miss Emma Schmidt of Newark and the
Misses Atno of Brooklyn have been
spending a few days with Mrs. S. G..
Scorso.
Edward Fetch has been entertaining
guests during the week.
A surprise party was given to Edward
Tuck by his friends last Friday evening.
A large number were present and a gem
eral good time was the result.
Ground has been broken for the Alton
truck house. Robert Beach of Hanover
has the contract for the mason work
and Ward & O'Donnen the carpenter
work. The house when completed will
be 20x30 feet, two stories high. The
second floor will be used for hall.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-06-03
s HILL,
Organization of National Relief Auxiliary
Society in Mendham.

In these days of war, when the welfare
of our country is the chief thought IN
every true citizens mind, and when
there is opportunity for those of us who
remain at home, as well as for the brave
men at the front, to render assistance to
the government, it would, writes an
esteemed reader, be well it all patriots
and Christians could see and act upon a
recent call issued by the National helief
Commission. In response to this call
meeting of the citizens of Mendham was
held Friday evening, May 20, and an
auxiliary to the Red Cross and the Ma
tional Relief Commission was organized,
with Rev. A. A. Zabriskie, pastor
Of the Second Presbyterian Church, as
president. The following named gentle
men were chosen as vice presidents:
John F. Nesbit, w. T. Phoenix, Mr..
Davis, Smith Gunther. Peter DeMott,
DR.. West. A. A. Byram, W. a. Schenck,
George S. Beavers, Mr.. Robinson, Aaron
Drake, Peter Garabrant, Edison j Rood,
Chas. w. Ide, John D. Lindsey, Jesse
N. Forsyth, Mahlon Cole, John Denton,
Thomas M. Ormston, M. M. Comet,
John Stigers Nj. D., Geo. J. Ferry. Dr..
Chas. Laren, Vim. j. BedelI, w. 7.
Quimby, j. K. Sites, ]. R. Van Nest
and G. D. Darcy. Miss Leila Rabbit
was elected secretary and w. T. Quinn
by treasurer. An executive committee
was also chosen, consisting of the pas
tors of all the churches. Fifty persons
were enrolled as members of the auxil-
iary and the number will doubtless be
largely increased.