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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28
THE FIRE RECORD.
Ladies Escape from Burning building
Firemen Give Good Service


Firemen Give Good Service.
The sounding of alarm As brought the
Fire Department soon after $50 o'clock
yesterday morning to the Dalrymple
house at s4 Maple avenue. The fire
broke out in the parlor on the first floor
and when the Independents, in spite of
baking Prince" arrived at the scene,
the entire room was ablaze. Other COM
panies followed soon after and all work
ing together soon controlled the fire,
though not without serious damage to
the furniture and household goods, hard
ly an article of which was removed.
The fire is doubtless traceable TO a
CRATE fire left burning low in the parlor
the night before. 1t was first discovered
by the maid, who. smelling smoke,
aroused the Misses Hattie and Lena Dal-
rymple, who were sleeping in the house,
and then gave an alarm. which was turn
ed in by Augustus W. Bell. The loss is
not yet named, mostly covered by insur-
ance. A new upright piano. placed in
the honse only few days previous, and
yet uninsured, was entirely destroyed
among the other contents of the building
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28
A REAL. +" HOT TIME"
Story of an old Fashioned Cake Walk
"White Brethern,, Look On.

white Brethern" Look On.
An old time colored cake walk was
celebrated on Tuesday night at the Nor
ris Lodge hall in the CHRONICLE build
ing. 1t was planned by the Afric
Athletic Association of this city and
proved a treat to many, including not a
few curious and fun-loving 'swhite
brethren About twenty couple en-
tered the competition for the cake and
cane, including representatives from the
ssBig Four" of Milburn, the ssGlobes" of
Summit, "A. B. B. 50 of Summit, and
withal there was host of mirth. The
judges selected were Thomas e. Lowe,
Carl Kersting, William Louanstein,
Edward Dacey, Jeremiah Callahan and
Harry Welbank. William Taylor led
the walk, the contest gradually simmered
down to Henry Miller and Gertrude
Clark and William Jackson and Minnie
Patterson, and out Of these Miller and
Miss Clark were selected as winners.
Then there were dancing for the rest Of
the night, of the loud sort on the real old
fashioned flan -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28
Another word About Factories.

EDITOR CHRONICLE:
Why don't the farmers write how
hard it is for them to sell their wares,
beyond a certain amount? If their were
factories in Morristown, what quantities
could be disposed of at better prices? A
visitor from Pennsylvania asked how the
laboring people lived. | told him that
they worked for the rich and in the
stores. He remarked there must be a
good many rich or not many to labor.
In their small town they have a num-
Der of factories an d not a Jail or police
man in the place.
Speak a word for the farmers while
you are talking about the factory prob
lem, if they are wanted to trade in Nor
ristown; they pay as they go.
A FARMER.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28
FOR STARVING cuBANs.
Local Societies Take Steps TO Aid Them
100 to 200 starve and Die Every Day.

Local Societies Take Steps TO Aid Them
100 to 200 starve and Die Every Day.
The Executive Committee of the Nor
ristown Local g. E. Tnion is undertak-
ing work of relief for sufferers in
Cuba. Circulars setting forth the need
of the work have been distributed
among the societies, and the following
resolution urging prompt efforts adopted:
Whereas, 1t has been shown, on good author
ity that the condition of the reconcentrados, or
non belligerent inhabitants of Cuba, is at the
present time most pitiable; in fact, that there
Is such want of the necessaries of life that
thousands of our fellow human beings have
persisted from starvation in the island since
the beginning of the late hostilities, and that
the death rate is even now from 100 to 2O0 per-
sons per diem. almost within sight of our
shores, and
Whereas, The Spanish government has sig
niied its Willingness to receive aid for the
starving from the United States, and President
Mckinley has strongly urged our people to
use diligence in the forwarding Of the needed
supplies, while recognizing our treaty obliga-
tions with Spain, it is therefore
Resolved, By the Executive Committee of
the Christian Endeavor Local Union of Nor
ristown and vicinity that our duty to God, the
cause of humanity and Difference to our chief
magistrate, appeal to every Christian of our
land to collect and forward immediate relief
to Cuba.
Resolved, That the secretary be requested to
draft these resolutions and send copy of
them to each society of the union urging them
to give the matter their prompt attention, with
the request that the local secretaries report to
the union office as soon as possible what has
been accomplished.
HOWARD 4. YOUNG,
President Local Union.
ROY NELSON BERRY,
Secrntarv
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28

The Y. NJ. q. A. Literary Society meet
in the parlors of the association for
social chat every Tuesday evening. AT
the next meeting they will discuss the
merits of "Mark Twain" and his work.
Francis Calvin Howell of Whippany,
son of the late ex-Sheriff Howell, was
married to Miss Henriette Damarest of
Schrawlenburg, at the Presbyterian
Church, Englewood, last evening, at $50,
Rev. Israel Albert White of Whippany
performed the ceremony.
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MORE ABOUT FACTORIES.
a Communication Says They Have Helped
washington-More Wanted.

A Comm munication Says They Have Helped
ashington-More Wanted.
Communications are yet being received
on the factory question, and the columns
of the CHRONICLE are open to such dis
cussion. The following letter from Edi-
tor Stryker of the Washington, N. j..
Star only emphasizes what has been prev
iously said in the CHRONICLE as to ad-
vantages gained by city from the pres
ence OF desirable factories:
THE WASHINGTON 'sSTAR.
WASHINGTON, N. j., Jan. 26, '9s.
Mr.. j. FRANK .LNDsLEY,
MoRRIsTowN, N. j.
DEAR SIR:-I am in receipt of letter
of inquiry from you regarding the indus
tries of Washington and their effect upon
the community. In reply, l would say
that the growth and prosperity of our
borough has been due in very large ex-
tent to the manufacturing industries in
our midst.
As you know, our chief industry is the
manufacture of pianos and organs. These
factories employ over 500 men, and are,
and have been for some time past, SO
over-run with orders that the employees
have been compelled to work twelve and
thirteen hours day. The men employed
therein are mostly American born and
are very excellent class of citizens.
There are but few foreigners in our
midst, and majority of them came to
the town many years ago and have be-
come identified with our various social,
beneficial lodges, and church organiza-
tions.
We have very few men of wealth, and
the business of our town depends in
large degree upon the patronage of our
mechanics. We also share in the results
of prosperous silk mill, sash and door
factory and two underwear factories,
and have farming community all about
us.
Many of the employees of our fac
tories own their homes and are
otherwise thrifty. The average rate of
daily wages paid by our manufacturers
is about $1.75. The business men of this
borough are unanimous in the desire to
secure more factories and to the end
stand ready to offer fair inducements to
secure them. Fraternally,
CHAS. L. STRYKER.
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Increasing cloudiness tonight; light
snow and slightly warmer Saturday,
followed by fair. MOORE.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28

Senate Railroad and Canal Committee at
work-Greater New York oficials after
New Jersey stockhoiders-Doings of thu
oficials at Trenton-From the "chron-
icles speciai Correspondents.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-01-28

The Week in the Conrts-several Prisoners
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Court Cases-Fighs
Over the Cutler Property-Disposition of
Common Pleas-Trial of Indictments to
Begin Monday.
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DAILY, SO A YEAR
s CENTS A COPY.
| WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK 81 A TEAH
MAJ. FRANK GORDON MISSING.
NEW YORK PAPERS PUBLISH NO.
TICES OF HIS DISAPPEARANCE.

His Military Career Not One 20 ne
Proud of, and His Commission the
Result of His Fathers sOIdierIy
QuaIities-Mnj. Tucker to BE senR
From Atlanta to Some Obscurs
Point Frnught with ResiGning
Influences.
Washington. Oct. 1S.-Frank Gordona
military career indicates that he is an
unworthy son OF a worthy sire
Maj Gordon was given a commission
In the volunteer army because he is the
son of Gen. John B. Gordon, and was
supposed to inherit some of his fathers
military ana soldierly qualities. He has
been in trouble almost from the day of his
commission aud has caused his relatives
and friends no end OF anxiety He was
threatened with a court martial whlls
at Santiago but was afterwards allowed
to resign. His resignation was promptly
accepted and he came home a few days
ago on one OF the government trans-
ports.
To-day a New York paper prints ths
foiowing The police have sent out a
general alarm for Maj. Frank Gordon OF
the Third United States Volunteers, who
has mysterousy disappeared He had
been aboard ship at pier 81. East River,
Brooklyn and he left there yesterday. He
was last seen by a brother officer late
in the day. He is 40 years old"
Mai. William Tucker, the paymaster
In the army who figured In a sensational
scene in Atlanta recently, is TO be relev-
ed from duty In Georgia and ordered elee-
where. Just where he will be assigned
is question the war department off,
cials are struggling with.
Maj. fuckers principal claim to a COM
mission in the army seems to be that he
is son-in-law of Mrs Gen. John A.
Logan. He has been stationed In Atlanta
for some time past, and he is not any
more popular there than he is in Washing
ton. 1t appears that he recently had an
alteration with a hotel man In Atlanta,
and the latter slapped the majors face.
The army acquaintances of the major
urged him to resent the insult in a SOL
dierly manner. The major showed the
white feather and refused to demand the
satisfaction Of a gentleman and a soldier.
The result was that his military COM
panions made an unofficial request to the
| Secretary of War 10 order Fucker away
from Atlanta. As soon as Mrs. Logan
learned OF the occurrence she proceeded
TO use her influence to have her son-ln-
law ordered to duty in Washington. He
has had some unpleasant experiences here
and he is no more acceptable to the army
circle here than he Is in Atlanta. II can
be stated upon the authority of q war
department official that Mr.. Tucker will
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and without receiving a dose of medicine
for a week
Replying. DR.. Hoff said that several
Southern physicians Were engaged at the
hospital, and that he did not think it
POSSIBLE that men could have been neg
lected as indicated by the Governors let
ter. He had heard of no such cases.
A statement in the nature of "A report
was read from DR.. Samuel -. Hubbard
surgeon of the Ninth New York. reflect
ing to some extent upon the Second Di-
vision hospital He charged that the wa
ter for the hospital was bad coming from
Chickamauga creek, which. he said
drained the camp. Dr. Hon thought the
only safe Plan was to regard the water
in the pipes as infected. The intake for
this wafer was about forty feet above the
mouth of Cave Spring branch which
drained the camp, ana some physicians
had regarded It possible chat ii might be
infected through the nstrumentahty Of
side eddies which might have taken wa
ter from the small stream into the pipes.
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VAN wYCK's CAMPAIGN ON.
Enthusiastically Opened in the
Academy of Music at Brooklyn.

Enthusiastically Opened I'm the
Academy of Music at Brooklyn.
New York, Oct. 1S-Judge Augustus
Van Wyck opened the Democratic cam
paign in this city at the Academy of Music
In Brooklyn tonight before a crowd that
flled every available foot Of space In the
building and cheered him enthusiastically
upon his appearance on the platform,
throughout the address that he delivered,
and at every mention OF his name by the
speakers.
The academy was entirely unable to ac-
commodate the great number of people
who tried TO gain admission and waited In
front of the building for an hour before
the doors were opened.
Judge Van Wyck did not appear on the
platform untH just as The chairman of the
meeting, Justice william Gaynor, was clos
ing his address. and as the candidate walk
ed from the rear Of the stage to a seat
near the speakers stand the people stood
up and cheered and waved hats and hand
kerch.efs.
The demonstration continued for a min
ute or two and did not cease until the
chairman formally presented Judge Van
Wyck
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REOaGANIZING ORDERS.
No Definite Orders TO when
Seventh VIII Move to Savannah.

No Definite Orders as to When
Seventh VIII Move to savannah.
Jacksonville Fla, Oct. 13-An order was
issued from headquarters to-day by which
the Seventh Army Corps is reorgaRized.
The corps Is changed from three divisions
to two divisions of two brigades each, this
change being necessary by reason OF the
many regiments recently sent away to be
mustered out.
As at present arranged the corps con-
sists Of twelve infantry and two cavalry
regiments, as follows First Texas. Sec
ond Louisiana, Third Nebraska, Ninth
Illinois, Second South Carolina, Fourth
Illinois, One Hundred and Sixty-hrst In
diana Sixth Missouri, Forty-ninth Iowa.
Second Illinois, First North Carolina and
Fourth Virginia and Seventh and Eighth
United States Cavalry, the two latter now
being at Huntsville, where they will re-
main until further orders.
Gen. Coppinger is TO command the cav
airy.
In accordance with recent orders of the
war department, Brig Gems. A. s. Burt,
Lucius f. Hubbard and James H. Bark
ley are relieved from further duty.
Definite orders have not as yet been is
sued as to when the corps will leave for
Savannah
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INTERMENT or MAI. BEEBE.
Cuban Clubs and Spanish CommIs-
siOners Tender Condolences.

Cuban Clubs and Spanish CommIs-
siOners Tender Condolences.
Havana, Oct. 1S.-The remains OF Maj.
Beebe, of the United States military com
mission, who died yesterday, have been
embalmed, and were deposited to-day in
the Colon cemetery
The Cuban clubs of this city sent deega-
tions to the Trocha Hotel at Vedado the
headquarters of the American commits
sion, 10 express sympathy with our COM
missloners They also sent a magnificent
wreath Of flowers to be deposited on the
casket containing the remains of Maj,
Beebe.
Gen. Gonzales Parade and Admiral
Mantorola Of the Spanish commission, ac-
companied by the commisisou's secretary
and their respective staffs, paid a visit
this afternoon to the Hotel Trocha the
headquarters Of the United States evacu-
alton commissioners, to tender their con-
dolence on the death Of Mai Beebe. Mar
quis de Montero sent regrets that slight
indisposition would prevent him from ac-
companying his colleagues. Gen. Parade
bore personal message from Capt. Gen.
Blanco expressing his sympathy.
After rendering their condolences, the
Spanish commissioners remained for an
hour or more chatting informally upon va
rious subjects bound up with the questions
under consideration, though, of course,
not in their official capacity.
Rear Admiral Sampson, who was present
to receive the Spaniards, IS looking very
much better and Gays that he now feels
quite himself again. The expressions of
SNmpatlW and received all
day at the Hotel Trocha from many quar-
ters, together with numerous floral offer
ings despite the fact that the remains had
been removed to a receiving vault.
it Is understood that the Spanish com
missloners, IN the course of conversation
at the Hotel Trocha this afternoon said
that Spain had only twenty-seven trans
ports available for repatriating her troops.
The commissioners then spent some time
in calculating how long IL would be before
evacuation could be affected by the assist
ance Of Spanish transports alone.
It Is reported that Gen. Maxine Gomez.
the insurgent COMMANDMENTS chief, will ar
rive here this week for the purpose of con-
feIring with the military commissioners.
1t Is understood that Gen. Gomez las
already been elected president of the Gu
ban government, but his nomination, 1t IS
added, will not be made public until after
his arrival at Santa Cruz del Sur on Oct.
20. Gen. Gomez had previously declined
the nomination, but 1t is expected he will
now accept 1t.
The Cuban Gems. Mayia Rodriguez and
Nodaves, left to-day for Santa Cruz del
Sur via Batabano, in answer TO an ur-
gent summons from the Cuban revolu-
iionary government II was given out
here that the Cuban revolutionary minis
ters have commissioned these generals 10
reorganize the Cuban army In the east
ern provinces.
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FINDINGS OF COURT MARTIAL.
Chaplain Mcintyre Sentenced to BE
Dismissed From Service.

A1Clhky HCAAAGhCGu AO bt
Dismissed From Service.
Washington, Oct. 13.-The navy depart
ment to-day made public the findings and
sentence of the court martial in the case
of Chaplain Mcintyre.
The chaplain was charged, first with
scandalous conduct tending 10 the destruc-
ton Of good morals, with three speciica-
tions; second, conduct 10 the prejudice Of
good order and discipline, with four spe-
ciications; third, conduct unbecoming an
officer Of the navy, three Specifications.
Ar these charges were founded upon the
chaplain's criticism Of his superior officers
in a lecture delivered in Denver. All the
specifications were found proved as alleg-
ed: the accused was declared guilty under
the three charges and he was sentenced
to be dismissed from the United States ma
val service
The case is now under review at the
deDartment.
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BOTH SIDES ARE WILLING.
old Glory to lie HoIsted, If Spanish
Haven't Completed Evacuation.

old Glory to lie HOIsted, If spanish
Haven't CompIeteI Evacuation.
Washington, Oct aS.-The following
cablegram has been received at the war
department from Gen. Brooke;
San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. Ito
Secretary of War, Washington: The
United States commission has Informed
the Spanish commission that the United
States expect to have complete possession
of Porto Rico on Oct. 1s. The Spanish
commission assent to this, and say it is
expected the evacuation viii be complete
on or before that date If not, they VIII
concede possession. The United States
commission has practically completed the
details of the evacuation, and the joint
commission has held its last session and
adjourned without day. The United States
troops will be placed in San Juan and the
flag hoisted at noon oct. 49,
This dispatch is very gratifying to the
war department officials, and il ends all
contention regarding the possession Of
Porto Rico. The details of the agreement
reached by the commissioners have not
been received at the department, but as
the negotiations seem to have progressed
smoothly, it is supposed that the in
structions of the administration to the
commission have been carried out.
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BANK ORDERED TO CLOSE.
An Osvego Institution suffers From
u Large pefalcation.


Washington, Oct. 13.-Chares G. Dawes,
controller of the currency. to-day wired
the cashier of the TiOga National Bank
of Oswego n. Y. Of which Senator T. c.
Platt is president, to close the doors Of
that institution, receive no more deposits
and transact no more business, stating
that he had placed Mr.. c. e. Van Brock
lin, national bank examiner, in charge
of the bank.
The action was taken by the controller
as a result of the recent examination by
Examiner Van Brocklin. which disclosed
a large defalcation on the part Of Eli w.
Stone the assistant cashier of the bank.
Assistant Cashier Stone died at his home
Wednesday night shortly after he had
been confronted by the examiner with
the defalcation. He confessed his guilt
to the examiner. The examiner reports
that from as careful examination of the
books of the banks as he has been able
to make, there is no evidence whatever
of any completely on the part of other Off
GERS of the bank.
The defalcation occurred through the
manipulation of the individual deposit
ledger of the assistant cashier when act
ing as receiving teller Il Is understood
the peculations of the assistant cashier
covered about twenty years small
amounts being taken at a time. This was
made possible by Stone acting at times as
both receiving teller and individual book
keeDer
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DEPUTIES FIRED FIRST.
Adjt. Gen. Reece Obtains Informa-
tiOn to That Effect

Springfield, Ill. Oct. 13-Assstant Ad-
jutant General Ewert to-day mustered into
the Illinois National Guards three COM
panies of the Sons of Veterans Regiment,
and will muster In a fourth company this
afternoon for service at Virden
Adjt. Gen. Reece returned from Virden
to-day. He states that from the best in
formation obtainable firing began by the
deputies on the train. The bodies of the
dead men showed wounds ranging down
ward, indicating that shots were fired
from the train and tower.
Gen. Reece denies the statement of Man
ager Lukens of the Chicago Virden Com
pany that he and Lukens had an under
standing about troops sent to Virden when
Lukens needed them.
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sULTAN's PROPOSAL REJECTED.
Powers Demand the Withdrawal of
Every Turk in Crete.

Rome, Oct 13.-Great Britain, Russia,
France and Italy have decided to reject
the Porte's suggested notifications in the
ultimatum to the Turkish government or
the evacuation of the Island of Crete
particularly the Sultan's proposal to hold
three fortified places, with garrisons suf-
aciant to protect the Mohammedans and
to defend the Ottoman flag.
They are sending an Identical note to
This effect to Constantinople reminding
the sultan that every Turkish soldier must
leave Crete within the time specified in
the ultinlatum.
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CATHOLIC ARCHBIsHoPs.

Work of Their Meeting at the Uni
Versity Concluded Yesterday.
Washington Oct. 13-The work of the
Catholic archbshops concluded to-day
with the apportionment of funds TO the
several Indian schools, the apportionment
being based mainly on the recoinmenda-
tions of Monsigneur Stephen, having this
work in charge. Later IN the day Cardi-
nal Gibbons ana the archbishops paid
a call of respect on Monsgneur Martinelli
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-14

Nirden Coal Company tonight wired Gov
Tanner, saying in substance that these
negro miners would most certainly be
placed within the stockade. 1t cannot be
learned that the special train has reached
East st. Louis, and there is an air of mys-
terry regarding just where 1t is, but the
generally accepted theory Is that the train
was stopped at Plainville, about twenty
five miles south of here, and it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that before sunrise an at
tempt will be made to run the train bach
to the stockade.