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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
FREEHoLDERss MEETING.
County Business transacted Road Contract
Award Laid over.


The April meeting Of the County
Board of Freeholders held in Morris
town Wednesday, was perhaps the short
est in the history of that body. Every
member was present and the routine
business of the county was transacted as
follows:
The report of the Road Committee
showed receipts, including balance of
$19, ,995. SO, disbursements, $15. .534. A,
balance $4,461.25. Court House and
Jail Committee reported 25 prisoners in
Jail April 1st, % had been added and 33
discharged during the month. Commit
tee on Lunacy reported two county
patients discharged and one died during
the past month, and at present 1877
county patients in the Morris Plains
State Hospital, 68 females and SO males.
Nine cases of scarlet fever. all quaran-
tined and doing well, exist at the hos
pital. The Poorhouse Committee report
ed III inmates at the Poorhouse.
A number OF anxious road contractors
were present to hear the report of the
road committee on the awarding of con-
tract for the new state aid road from
Morristown to Baskingridge, but were
disappointed as the committee reported
that the matter had been laid over for
another month to give the committee
time to examine quarries from which
SAMPLES of stone had been submitted.
Bills were approved by the several
committees and orders paid as follows;
Finance. $6l0.18; Court House and Jail,
$174 33; Miscellaneous, $970.45; Aims
house, 1922 SO; Children's Home. $500 2S;
Printing and Elections, 800 Is, Roads, IS;
Road repairs, $40 4s.
The Board adjourned to meet on May
4, when annual reports will be presented
by all committees.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
Glory for the Humanes.

All agree that the sixteenth annual
ball of Humane Engine Company which
seemed to be the one event in Morristown
on Tuesday evening, was the greatest
success of the many fine entertainments
of the company. Not a feature or even
slight arrangement that could add to the
interest in the affair or the comfort of
the many guests was omitted Nc
Alpin Hall was never more beauti-
full in decorations of pale pink,
ground ivy, and an occasional hang
ing of firemanic emblems, pictures,
fire hats and lengths of new hose. The
grand march, starting at 10, was led by
William Mack and Miss Gay, and in
cluded many fine and artistic move
ments. the figure of No. 3, made complete
and perfect, drawing much admirationl
Forty-two couples were in the grand
march and the galleries were crowded
The music was furnished by an excellent
orchestra of six pieces under the direction
of Prof. Sharrette. An appropriate
feature was the overture, ''Star Spangled
Banner and the entire program was of
pleasant and well known selections. Re
freshments were served at 1890. 1t is
stated that the company netted nearly
300,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
wARoENs AT SUMMIT.
CHESTS of Summit wardens at the Beech
wood Monday Evening.


Twenty-eight members of the Morris
town Board of Fire Wardens went to
Summit on Monday evening at the invi-
tation of the Summit Wardens, who gave
them a royal time. They took with
them handsome floral piece represent
ing their elegant patrol wagon, made by
A. H. Holmes, florist of this city, which
they presented to the Summit Wardens
as token of gratitude and sign of the
friendship of the companies, They also
took corps of local musicians led by
Fred Schraudenbach.
The visitors were received at the
station by the Summit Wardens in full
uniform and escorted to Hotel Beach
wood, the scene of the evening banquet.
The dinner was of eight courses served
in elegant taste and all that could be
desired and the Morristown Wardens,
who are well acquainted with good
things, are yet speaking in praise of it.
G.. II. Hodenpvl, president of the
Summit Board, presided at the banquet.
After cigars social time was very
pleasantly spent and the Morristown
boys came home glad, by the 2.30 a. IN.
train.
The Wardens were accompanied by
Aldermen J. J. A. Owens and Eugene
Carroll of the Fire Committee; J. B.
Stevens, Joseph Ambrose and David Fox
of the Board of Engineers; Frank E.
Pierson of Independent Hose Company;
VIM. Mckee of Resolute Truck Com
pany, and Jacob Wulfers of Washington
Engine Company.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
Patent Ricvcle Bandles

Henry H. johnson. a resident of this
city and member of the Field Club
bowling team, has just secured patent
on his new handle bars for bicycles.
They are little out of the ordinary and
appear odd at first although they are an
excellent idea. The handle bar is in the
form of segment of circle comprising
a slightly curved front bar. A segment
and two radial spokes connecting said
front bar and segment, and is made of
frame of metal with a wood covering.
The bars have threaded openings at
intriels along the frame into which
handles can be screwed to suit the rider,
they can also be put up or down, for
ward or backward, in any required posi-
ton. The rider can grasp the handles
or the bars, and can change them around
so as to get any grasp required. The
segmental shape Of the handle also en-
ables it to be used conveniently as a
luggage carrier.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
T,eIephone Notes.

The United States Express Office at the
depot has had its telephone again con-
nected. This is certainly good idea, as
the telephone was great accommoda-
ton to it's customers.
New telephone subscribers added dur
ing past week: Geo. R. Mosle, 75-A;
Willis H. Dutton, 17S-A, shop
173-B, residence; Oliver Adams. 287;
United States Express Office, 80;
Woman's Work and Art Exchange, 261;
Washington Hotel, 1896. The Bernards-
vile Line Pay Stations are: Bernards-
vile, fla, Geo. W. Burns, pharmacy;
New Vernon. Alb, William II. Smiths
store; Madisonville, 41-F, j. G. Hand
vile, general store.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
ROAD ovERsEERs
Annual Meeting of Morris Township Conn
mittee-Road Appropriations.

Annual Meeting of Morris Township Com
mittee-Road Appropriations.
The Morris Township Committee met
on Tuesday evening at the township
rooms in Morristown. On vote of the
committee former Collector Smack's
bondsmen were released and the bond of
the new collector, F. S. Smith, received.
Road commissioners were appointed as
follows:
From Lake Shore road to Jaceui's mill
and thence to Packard's corner, VIM. A.
Mum, appropriation $75; Jacqui's mill
to d., l.. & w. Railroad, George Neff,
$75; Sussex avenue to Asylum road, S.
A. Van SAINT, $50; Sussex avenue, L. G.
Burroughs, 500; White Bridge line to
city, Henshawe avenue, G.. E. Kissel,
500; Washington Valley turnpike to
residence of q. H. Smith, $125; Mendham
avenue to Whitehead's, Frank Gould,
$125; city line through Kahdena to Sus-
sex avenue, Charles F. Cutler, $50; Pic
catinny road, L. M. Tuttle, $75; New
Vernon road, J. T. Foote, $75; Western
avenue and Hillside, Phoenix Miller,
5000; Columbia road, NJ. G. Pierson,
$100; Harter road, w. H. Harter, $50;
Mendham township line to Sussex, S. N.
Smith, 800; Andrew Bache's to city line,
Rudolph Kissel, $125; Packard's corner
to township line. William Bowen, $25;
Woodland and Kitchell avenues, M. L.
Force. $75; road back of Kountze's, $50;
Spring Valley road, Theo. Ayers, in case
not macadamized 5000; Ridgedale avenue
and Collinsville district will be settled
Saturday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
A Lesson ON Patriotism +.

Referring to the Rev. A. =. Palmer OF
New York, who is to deliver his lecture
on ga Lesson in Patriotism, . Company
D the Die-no- More's, in Lyceum Hall
on Friday night the Goth inst, the Chris
tiun Advocate SAYS:
Men prominent in both Church and
State were generously interspersed
through the assembly. Ladies well
known as leaders in philanthropic move
ments were present in large numbers.
It was gathering great in both size and
quality.
The speaker was warmly greeted and
gave picture which grew in vividness
as he proceeded. When the attack on
Fort Wagner was described the silence
became almost oppressive. The scene
was painted in such realistic colors thai
listeners felt as if they were spectators
instead of auditors.
Weather indications.
Fair weather tonight and Saturday.
MOORE,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15

During the week some changes have
been made in the location of fire alarm
boxes; Box 45, formerly on Maple ave-
nue., between Oak and Boyken streets,
to South street, between Boyken and
Elm; Box 25 from Western avenue to
Western avenue, corner Miller street.
Cards showing the entire list of boxes
can be had at the CHRONICLE Office.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15

The team of Mr.. Bailey, the Bernards-
vile butcher, ran away in town this
morning, upsetting the wagon with its
contents before the Bell building on Park
place. One wheel and the shafts were
broken.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15

Fifteen shares of the Merchants National
Bank of Newton, were sold at public sale on
Monday at prices ranging from $2l8 25 to $780,
90 per share.
The wages of the brakeme1 on the Sussex
branch Of the Lackawanna have been in
creased 10 per cent,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
Two Excursions.

The regular annual excursion of Morris
Lodge, No. 100, I. o. o. f., will be held
in August, the date not yet having been
settled upon. The excursion will go to
Rockaway Beach and will be under the
direction of the following committee:
E. A. Quayle, Jonathan Eichlin, Theo.
S. Denman, Aug. G. Paul and Thomas
Williams. The annual excursion Of the
Young Mems Catholic Association to
Rockaway Beach will take place on
Wednesday, July 20.
James N. Pidcock. Jr.. of Whitehouse,
Hunterdon county, was last Saturday ar
rested, charged with aiding in the
murder of Edward Kane some weeks
ago.
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Continued on Fpasrth Page,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15
Presbytery on The War Crisis. /.

Notwithstanding the volume of
business transacted, the life of the sess
sion centered about the resolutions en-
dorsing,the course of President McKin-
ley in the ptesent war crisis, introduced
by Rev. Dr.. Spinning of the First
Church of South Orange. The resolu-
tions read as follows:
Whereas, Our country is now passing through
a very critical period in its histoEz, and where
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-15

" 11-s1z- z-s-t1O-7S'
Fair weather tonight and Saturday.
MOORE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
Greensburg.

oh, for a bushel of sunshine.
It is feared the recent wet weather
will cause the wheat in many places
to fall.
Corn is coming up nicely
Mrs. c. G. Ditto spent last Friday
here visiting her daughter.
Mr.. CYRUS Herbert spent Thursday
NIGHT here as the guest OF the writer
He has been attending Shepherd
College during. the past year. but on
account of i'll health was obliged to
take a week off to recuperate.
Mrs. Fannie DeGrange left Mon
day, to take a position as housekeePer
for Mr.. Tabb Janney at Vancleyes'
vile
The storm last Thursday evening
blew a part of the roof off Mr. PHI
Welshans' barn. Many trees were
blown down and hail is said to have
fallen in many places.
The Sunday school at this place is
preparing programme for childrens
service. to be held the first Sunday II
Tune, commencing at 80 p. III.
s. W.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
Shenandoah Junction.
inc and showers.

Sunshine and showers.
Roseola has been prevailing here.
Nanv children were detained from
school on account OF 1t.
Miss Blanche Sprint, of Boyce, Va
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. Ian.
caster, at this place.
Mrs. Catherine Brown, accompanied
by her little grandson, Hunter Swami,
sDeut several weeks with her son, Mr.
cal Brown, of near Charles Town.
Mrs. Annie Adams and son, Rus
sci. of Okonoko, this State, have been
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hector Bell. Mr.. w. P. Bell,
wife and little sou, Wesley OF
Browns Crossing, have also been
visitors of the same family,
A new post offlceihas been opened at
browns Crossing and is called Bar
dane, in honor OF the late William
Barr and named after his country
place. Mr.. Geo. Boyer is the post
master.
The Shenandoah Junction school
will hold an ice cream festival Tues
day evening, May "a; proceeds tor
benefit of school library. The closing
exercises of the school will take place
Wednesday night. A patriotic pro-
gramme is being prepared, and we
have no doubt that it will be one OF
the best in the county.
The annual reunion of the survivors
of Companies d and A, Twelfth Nlr-
ginia Cavalry was held here on Sat
urday, May 81.
Several fine buildings have been
erected recently, others are not COM
pleted.
Mr.. S. L. Williams has greatly I'M
proved the dwelling occupied by MI
las. Walper A porch and several
rooms have been added and the re-
mainder of the house weatherboarded
DR.. Daniels has sold his drug store
at this place to Mr.. D. L. Grove, OF
Shepherdstown S. J. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
Berkeley Springs.

Mr. Nathan Conn, one OF Han
COCKS prosperous merchants, was in
Rerkelev several days last week on
business.
Battery A last Saturday received
two pieces of artillery and two Gals
cons and when the members receive
their uniforms they will be ready toE
business. They had good drill on
the lot south of town Saturday night.
Mayor A. NJ. Mendenhall, who is
cashier of the Bank in this place and
holds a commission as senior hrs'
lieutenant in Battery A, has been
granted leave of absence by the Bank
directors in case the battery is called
out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28

General Merritt's unwillingness to
undertake the task of busting the
Spanish army from the Philippine
Isl ands with an insufficient force Of
raw recruits furnishes proof of his
fitness for the task If all his fifteen
thousand soldiers should be regulars,
seasoned to the instant business be
fore them when they shall be landed
at Manila, the odds would still be
heavily in favor of the Spaniards, un-
less the insurgent forces could be de
pended upon to give efficient aid.
The insurgents are an unknown
quantity; but Manila is a city of over
100, 900 inhabitants, and the popula-
ton of the Philippines IS over eight
millions of people speaking strange
tongues, unlettered, uncivilized, and
incapable of settled and orderly gov
ernm ent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
Enterprising Druggists.

There are few firms more wide awake
and enterprising than Matthaei's Phar-
macy, who spare no pains to secure the
best of everything in their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. This is the wonderful rem
edy that is producing such Juror all
over the country by its many startling
cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all affet-
tions of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
Call at above drug store and get trial
bottle free or a regular size for so cents
and 81 90. Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
500 a Year.

From this date the cash price
of the Herald will be one dollar
a year. This is not a reduction
of the subscription price but a
discount for cash. Those who
do not pay in advance will be
charged the regular price, $3.50
a year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
llIlIll
Sl. y, {, .. !,

It is true wisdom for every
body to take thorough course Of
Swift's Specific just at this season
Of the year. The blood is sluggish
and impoverished, and the aystem
is full of impurities which should
be eliminated. In addition to
thoroughly cleansing the blood,
and toning up the system SO as to
avoid loss Of appetite and gem
eral rundown feeling in TIL g
spring, S. S, s. SO strengthens and
builds up as to fortify against the
many forms of dangerous illness
that abound during the hot sum-
mer season. 1t is a very small
matter to take this precaution but
it insures health and strength all
summer. Swift's Specific
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
s. S %ne Blood

is far ahead of all other remedies
for this purpose. 1t is q real
blood remedy which promptly
purifes the blood and thoroughly
renovates the entire system, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
renews the appetite. It is the
only safe tonic, being purely vege-
table, and the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no arsenic,
sulphur, mercury, potash or other
mineral substance, which is of so
much importance to all who know
the injurious effects of these drugs.
Nature should be assisted by ma
lures remedy, S. S. S. Take
S. S. S. and be we'll all summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption
Can be Cured.


The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum, demonstrating his dis
coverv of reliable and absolute cure
for Consumption pulmonary Tuber
culosisl and all bronchial, throat, lung
and chest diseases, stubborn coughs,
catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness. loss of flesh, and all con-
ditions of wasting away, will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES (all differently
of his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader of the Herald wiring for them.
His New Scientific TIeatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers it simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
to donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily developes new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently ex-
perimenting for years, has produced
results as beneficial to humanity as can
be claimed by any modern genius. His
assertion that lung troubles and con
sumption are durable in any climate is
prove n bv "ht artfelt letters of graft
tude,' filed in American and European
laboratories in thousands from those
cured in all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bron-
chat. chest and lung troubles lead TO
Consumption, which uninterrupted,
means speedy and certain death.
Simply write TO 7. A. Slocum M. O.,
90 Pine street New York, giving post
office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer,
ers should take instant advantage OF
his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
HARD TO EXPLAIN.
If This Had Occurred Anywhere Else
Than rartinsburg There Might
Be Grave Doubts About 1t.

If this were published anywhere
else but in Martinsburg, that is, ii the
statements given below went the
rounds of the press readers in Boston
or New Orleans might doubt it. In
the very nature of things, men and
women will not believe that simple
little pill would have any effect on
humanity when the subject is IN
serious condition. When it has that
effect, when the party is a living wit
ness, perhaps 4 neighbor; Martins
burg people at least, cannot possibly
deny it, particularly SO when investi-
CATION is courted.
Miss Clara B. Butts, Of Spring
street. between Martin and Race, says;
although affected by kidney com-
plant for three years, it was not until
the spring of 1897 that I was confined
to my bed for three weeks and was
unable to go out of my house for five.
| have taken pint after pint OF medl-
cine had several doctors treat me and
exhausted all my knowledge OF house
hold make.shifts to obtain relief but
all my efforts proved fruitless. | will
be pleased to give i'll personal inter
view minuter particulars of my case
to any lady interested who like me
may be suffering from inactive or II
ritated kidneys. What cured me IS
of considerable more importance.
Mr.. Light obtained Doan's Kidney
Pills for me at Matthaei's Pharmacy
and used them as directed. Now /
am unable to gauge the future and
cannot say whether l will have a re-
currence or not of kidney trouble, but
this | know, at the present time l
can attend to ordinary household
duties without suffering from back
ache. l can stoop, straighten up or
lift any ordinary object without being
in dread of twinges and shooting
pains in my loins, and my general
health is greatly improved. To say
that have confidence in Doan's Kid
ney Pills is putting it very mildly"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the U. S. Remember
the name Doan S and take no other.
1t is generally understood that
the mule is on the wane." In the
large stockyards only infrequent brays
are heard because horses and mechan-
ical devices now take the hybrid S
place. Each year the demand for the
mule is less, although this year it
hoe haa, yarU GREAT nwi0O 70 the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28

The nautical mile is called a knot.
1t contains 6,o867 feet, while our
mile has but 5,2So. That makes a
knot a little more than one and three
twentieth miles, A ship that sails 20
knots an hour goes % miles per hour
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28

After meals you should have simply
feeling of comfort and satisfaction
You should not feel any special indi-
cations that digestion is going on,
If you do, you have indigestion,
which means not-digestion. This
may be the beginning of so many
dangerous diseases, that it is best to
take it in hand at once and treat it
with Shaker Digestive Cordial For
vou know that Indigestion makes
poison, which causes pain and sick
ness. And that Shaker Digestive
Cordial helps digestion and cures in
digestion. Shaker Digestive Cordia
does this by providing the digestive
materials in which the sick stomach
is wanting. 1t also tones up ant
strengthens the digestive organs anc
makes them perfectly healthy. Th;:
is the rationale Gifts method OF cure
as the doctors would say. Sold by
druggists, price 10 cents to SI.oo pc
bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
Wagons and Wagons.

The Studebaker is the best wagon
in the world. A full line-I4 different
styles, any width of tire, at Sencindiver
& Stewart s, Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
stout Carts.

The place to get carts that will
stand wear and tear and will not
break down with rough usage is at
Sencindiver & Stewart S. They sell
Studebaker' carts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28
Annual ~leeting OF German Baptists,

Reduced rates via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. The B. & O. will sell ex-
curion tickets from points on its lines
west of Baltimore, account of the
Annual Meeting of German Baptists,
Dunkards), at Naperville, Ill.,. at the
low rate Of one fare for the round trip
to Chicago, plus SI.85 to Naperville.
Tickets will be sold May e, "a, Fl
and 28, good to return until June "a,
with privilege of extension until June
20, if ticket is deposited with agent al
Napervi,le on or before June "a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-28

These suits guaranteed to be made from I'm.
ported Wool Chevtot 10 Black Blue, Grey and Brown.
10 sizes from 4 to 0 years Of age Made up double.
breasted with Sailor Couar-Colar fancy embroider.
sd-ltned with fast Black Albert Twill Sateen and
Patent Waist Bands Trimming and Workmanship
the very best Sizes for years without Sailor
Collar Mcntion age and II larRe smaLI.