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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09
THE LATE "wAR BOARD

The grim humor of the late war had its
profound source in the deep waters of the
now defunct STRATEGY Board of gro
tesque memory. All the real fun of the
war emanated from this solemn triumvir
of war pundits, whose risible blunders,
nevertheless, were not very funny in
some of their effects. We had supposed
that it would be both discreet and expe-
dent, after the war, to put aside all-rec-
objection of stupendous folly. forbear-
ing to recall even the atfrighted realities
OF its amusing presence just when it was
most inappropriate interval for laugh
ter. But we observe that an effort, tim
id and tentative it is true, is being made
to publicly vindicate some of the unac-
countable and contradictory gymnastics
of the little conclave at Washington that
was not settled enough in its labored the
oretics and conclusions to do business I'M
der the same name for sixty days!
We are not disposed at this late day to
inject a new terror into situation very
much torn and ragged through official
laundering, but if the enthusiasts who
insist on exploiting the genius of the War
Board are not quite cautious they may
impress the country with series of War
Board antics that, though entailing peril
delay, privation and death, have been
charitably overlooked because they could
not have been willfully INDUCED in.
When the war broke out every enter
prising journal of the country that desir-
ed it was provided, at small cost, with an
official and descriptive list of every yes
sci in the naval service of Spain and with
authentic information as to the station or
latitude of each, This was precisely the
information in possession of the Board,
and there was nothing better to be had.
The CHRONICLE, in its own way, was not
less industrious and scarcely less exact or
accurate in designating on its correct war
diagrams each day the positions of these
ships, absolutely or logically. Hence, on
the very day that the transports en- route
with troops for Cuba were recalled and
the warships of Sampson were drawn a
thousand miles back to give them armed
convoy, it was known here that the War
Board had perpetrated a prodigious mis-
take. All this had been done on the re-
port, undoubtedly Spanish ruse, that
s'three Spanish warships" had been seen
in mysterious frequency and in sundry
places. This Office knew-and the War
Board ought to have known-that Spain
did not possess s'three warships'' unac-
counted for and that these "warships
were obviously myths The earliest tele-
gram announcing the War Boards order
to Sampson was bulletined by us with the
line: 'The Affrighted Strategy Boards
Phantom Fleet Events quickly dis
closed that costly hlunder had been
made at Washington, as events had de-
yeloped many others by that small circle
of far removed war theorists.
THE Morris County Prohibitionists are
first in the field with their nominations
for the Assembly and County Clerk. Ia
convention at Dover on Saturday the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

A CALL has been issued for the holding
of the Prohibition convention of the
Fourth Congressional District at Hack
ettstown on September Is at 1.3o clock.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

Mr. PTTNEY's record in Congress, as
has been pointed out several times by
the Tribune, has been highly creditable.
He has been diligent and useful mem
ber-on of the workers who bear the
burden of Congressional business and
whenever he has risen in his place on the
floor of the House he has represented
New Jersey gracefully and ably. The
two words graceful and able well de-
scribe the personal qualities of the man
and indicate the sources of his strength
among en.--MeaU York Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

Congressman Mahlon Pitney of Morris
town has declared himself candidate
and has begun an active canvass. Should
an agreement on any other aspirant seem
difficult, it would not be hard for the
leaders TO unite on Pitney. He is man
of practical ability and is strong with the
voters. Monmouth Inquirer, Freehold.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

FRANKLIN MURPHY.
Chairman Republican State Committee.
W. SCOTT SNYDER Secretary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09
MORRIS dOUNTY REPUBLICAN COUNTY
/ CONVENTION.

The Republican voters of Morris county are
requested - meet in their several townships
boroughs add wards at the places hereinafte
designated. son
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 18th, 1898.
and elect delegates to the State convention to
be held at Taylor's Opera House, in the city
of Trenton, ION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd. 1898,
at II O'clock m. for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Governor to be supported at
the ensuing election.
Also at the same time and place to elect del
egates TO the Fourth District Congressional
convention to be held at Newton. Sussex
county, Saturday, September q, 1898, at u
No. Del.
Boonton- Hopkins Hall. 7 80 .. nn......... 21S
Chatham township-C Committee Room,
Hickory Tree, Z. 80 p. m......,............ *
Chester-ghester House. Z 30 p. m.......... IS
Hanover-Troy School House. g. 30 p. m.2
Jefferson Bright S Hotel. Woodport, 4p.m. u
Mendham- Town Hall. r 80 p. m........... IL
Montvilie-Kanouse's Hotel. p. M. ....... V
Morris--C. g. Fosters farm house, p. m.
Morristown-
LIST Ward-Dalrymple Hastings Co. office,
D. M ......,......., .-............-.,
End -Ward-Romine's carriage repository,
p. observation-disclosures.
Srd Ward-McCollum' livery room.
p ~. 80 .-.......-.s .......s...- i72
4th Ward-Carpenter's Union room,
p. m. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mt. olive-Forest House. Budd's Lake, 7.aO
D, m.s....-...-.-. .-s-s-.......... .......s.. ~
Passaic- Wilmington Hall. 4p. m............
Pequannoc-Mechanic's Hall. Pompton
Plains, p. m. ........... -.............s....
Randolph-Spargo stone school house, 7.3O
D. Ill.,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Rockaway township -Stickle's Hall. Rock
away. D. m. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Roxbury &C. 5. Browns hotel, Ledgewood
lou p. H....t.... 49,. -. .t-.-...........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Co. store. D. m. /
Chatham Borough Hall. 7.30 pm
Madison Republican Headquart-
ers, ID D. m,,......,.... .................
Mt. Arlington borough-Borough Hall, s
p. m..,... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II
NeIcong borough-Drake's lumber office,
30 p. M. .................... Y
Rockaway borough-stickle's Hall, 100
p H.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Port Dram borough--Sehool house, 7.SO
p. m..... .......................... u
City of Dover Moller's Opera House,
p H.. ~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

The Morris County Prohibitionists are
first in the field with their nominations
for the Assembly and County Clerk. Ia
convention at Dover on Saturday the
following were named: DR.. Henry
Vaughan and Rev. Samuel 2. Batten of
Morristown for the Assembly, and Chas.
D. Wyekoff of Port Dram for County
Clerk. The following delegates were
elected to the Congressional convention
which meets in Hackettstown: William
Quimby of Morris township, DR.. Henry
Vaughan of Morristown and Charles D.
Wyckoff of Port Dram.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

Information comes from the northern
section of the State that Mahlon Pitney
is avowedly a candidate for the Republi-
can Gubernatorial nomination, and as
such is gaining strength in several coun-
ties. Should Mr.. Pitney be the candi-
date he will have the heartiest kind of
support in South Jersey. He is certainly
good enough for Salem county. Salem
Standard.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

The Roosevelt boom continues to grow
apace, and the nomination of the doughty
Colonel seems already an assured fact.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

Congressman Mahlon Pitney has an
nounced that he will make contest for
the Office. Mr.. Pitney is a young man,
popular. magnetic. talented. He has
shown his ability to overcome great OBJ
stacles by twice defeating powerful
Democratic opponents in the Fourth
Congressional District. He has COM
lnanded the attention of Congress by his
able speeches and energetic committee
work, and was one of Speaker Reeds
most trusted Heutenants. He is skill
full campaigner. who would make the
State ring with his oratorical assaults
on Democratic principles, both in the
Nation and State. SomerviNe Unionist-
Gazette.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

GEORGE e. PooLE,
Secretary
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-09-09

Mr.. Pitney's candidacy will add inter-
est to the Republican situation. His in
tention to contest for the honor Of the
nomination is an obvious, though inai-
rect, evidence of his conviction that the
fall campaign will result in a Republican
victory. This conviction is based upon
reasonable grounds. The policy of the
Democratic leaders has been shifty, and
the apparent intent of the machine man
ayers to ignore the vital questions now
before the people is already bearing
fruit. That large army of Democrats
who believe in Bryan, and who hold to
the view that the Chicago platform must
be honored by the party of the State,
are likely to meet with rude disappoint-
ment. All signs indicate that the
machine bosses will repudiate the ma
tional platform, and slight the national
leaders. Such policy is sure to dis
gruntle all those sincere free silver men
in the party who honor principle and re-
spect courage.-N eicdrk Ecening Neaos.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
PlThY POINTS.

-,appenings Throughout the Country
Chr"ni"led for Hasty Perusal.
Did you enjoy your turkey2
The various lodges will elect officers this
week
The collieries resumed operations this
morning.
One brewing company owns and controls
24O saloons in Milwaukee
The Ashland papers favor compromise
with the Traction Company.
milk condensing establishment will be
located at Lawn, Dauphin county.
All but eleven of the county assessors have
made their returns to the Commissioners.
William ID. Haas has been selected as a
deputy by Sherif-elect Lemon Love, of York
county
Letters testamentary were granted to Mar
garet Hussey on the estate of Teresa Hussey,
late of st. Clair deceased.
Five large slate quarries at Wind Gap,
Northampton county, will soon be worked
again, after long suspension of operations
An order for lamp posts to be used in San
Juan, Puerto Rico, is being filled by the
| Union Foundry Machine Company, of Cata-
sauqua.
The Lyte Store Company at Minersville
distributed tons weight of turkeys, each OF
| which averaged 10 pounds, or total of l 400
birds to their customers
Congressman Monroe H. Kulp has Just
purchased 5000 acres of land along White
Deer Creek which includes the camp and
hunting territory of the Nippenose Hunting
Cluh
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
Announcements.

Now that THE holiday rush" is
over, l will, in a few days, be able
to attend to your wants with my
usual promptness, and l villas in
the past-spare neither pains nor
expense in nv efforts to please all
who entrust their work to me- You
may be assured that it will be at
tended to properly and in a compe-
tent manner.
1t is my ambition to add to the
reputation l have already establish
ed in the past years. Prices will
always be found the lowest, quality
and work considered, and the inter
est of my patrons will be kept con-
stantly in view,
In this space will-each week
endeavor to tell you something of
interest.
Again thanking you for the con
dence so generously manifested by
you in the past, and soliciting YOU
further commands as well as those
of my new friends, l remain
Yours respectfully,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
RAPPAHANNOCK NOTES.

George Dougherty, of Tower City, is spend
ing the holidays with his parents here.
Michael Carey, who was at the Miners
hospital the past five months with a broke n
leg. was permitted to come home for the
holidays.
Miss Hannah Joyce who was i'll the past
few weeks, has recovered.
Patrick Carey, of Philadelphia, is spending
the holidays with friends here.
A firstCass company, with frst-class
artists, and first class specialties, will produce
"Dr. Jekle and Mr., Hyde" at the Palace
theatre tonight.
Miss Mary Dougherty who spent the past
few months in Philadelphia, has returned
here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

A rumor is current among some of the
town gossips that the actions of the Grant
Band members while serenading some of our
most popular citizens early Monday morning,
was very unbecoming. In order to defend
the members ard the reputation of the or
ganizaton in that capacity the HERALD is
requested to inform the public that the rumor
is entirely unfounded and it has been au-
thoutiyeiy stated that prosecutions will be
in order, should such rumors continue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

Few hotel registers presented as attractive
appearance as that at the Ferguson House an
on Christmas 1t was due to the artistic skill
of Dewitt Steede. Across the top Of the page
was a pen picture of Santa Claus and upon
6Ourishing streamers We're the date and a
Christmas and New Year greeting to the
guests, Along the sides of the book ap.
peared the register in attractive lettering, of
the Myers & Leyburne company, who are
quartered at this hotel
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

John Mackowicz, of St. Clair, was on
Saturday given preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Woltjen at Pottsville, and
placed in Jail in default of bail for further
hearing on Saturday. He is charged with,
for certain consideration, allowing some of
his countrymen going to New York to use his
name and naturalization papers to assist
them in securing employment, contrary to
the United States laws.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

From Locust Mountain Saving and Loan
Association to Bernard Schreppel, premises in
Butler township from Frederick Schreppel
to Bernard Schreppel, premises in Butler
township; from Charles Reese aud wife to
Albert Reese premises in Ashland from
Benjamin Zehner and wife to Levi Zehner,
premises in West Penn township; from
Stephen Ringer and wife to Levi Zehner,
premises in West Penn township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
Killed in "a Chute.

John Pustki a Slav, 10 years old, was
killed in a chute in No. colliery, Audenred
this morning. When engaged in breaking
lump of coal that was too large to go into the
chute he missed his footing and tumbled
down the chute a distance of ~ feet. The
lump of coal, which weighed between 200
and 300 pounds, followed the man and struck
him on the head, killing him instantly Had
he not been struck by the coal he would not
ha We been killed, as he was but slightly in
jured otherwise.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
BEFORE THE JUSTICES.
Several cases Heard by Them on Christ
mas Eve.

As a result of several Christmas Eve joll-
ilcations the Justices of town were called
upon Saturday night to try several people
whose pugnacious tendencies got them in
volved in brawls. The following cases were
heard by Justice Shoemaker
Joe Karnski was put under S400 bail for
striking Walter Saroka with brick.
Wawzyn Saliva was arrested for stealing
81 80 from Mike Rumie, and was also charged
with assault and battery. He settled the case
by restoring the money and paying the costs.
Anthony and Peter BaranOwski were put
under $500 bail for assaulting William
Tratimas.
Anthony and John Kairasczs, Antheny
Peczulis aud Peter Sczalkowski were put
under S4OO bail, each, for assaulting John
EnWnzia
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

resident of Mahsnoy City was badly
beaten by a Shenandoah man at the park il
the former town yesterday afternoon.
pigeon shooting match was in progress at th,
park and a man outside the fence shot ant
killed pigeon which had been missed Til,
man went out of the park anC
demanded an explanation from the one VIII,
did the shooting, Blows followed and tn,
Mahanoy City man was severely punished.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

Crowds of people attended the fair of the
r. A. b. Society at Lost Creek yesterday
afternoon and evening. Temperance hall,
where it is being held. has been transformed
into bower of beauty. Special features
will be introduced this evening. Whitaker
and Brennan, of this town, will sing and
dance during the entertainment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
NOTICE..

The following coupon bonds of the per cent
loan of 1885 were drawn for redemption, and
interest on the same will cease December 3lst
1898, to wit: Denomination $1,000. Bonds
numbered 4, 6, 49, 90 "a, 81 46, So, 65, 7S 70, 49,
%, 81; IA bonds, $4,000.
Denomination So O. Bonds numbered, H. lS
50, 81 4 bonds, 50 600.
Denomination So Bonds numbered, II, 20
81, 49, 6l "A, rs, 81, III, l75; 10 bonds, 81 900.
Total, Sl7,0O0
Holders of above bonds will present the
same for payment after December 3lst 1898.
BY order of the County Commissioners.
CHAs A. SNYDER, Controller.
Controllers Office, Pottsville, Pa. l22i3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

The beautiful decorations ON mirrors in
several public places of town which are the
subject of much admiration were executed
by r. d. Hagenbuch. They reflect skill and
admirable taste Mr.. Hagenbuch is an artist
of marked ability and in creating unique
designs his resources appear to be almost
hnund less
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

A suit in ejectment has been filed in the
ProthonOtary's office by NJ, NJ. Burke,
attorney, against Joseph Yaduskey and
William Yaduskey, for the possession of a
certain lot or piece of land in Shenandoah,
containing 2420 SQUARE feet more or less.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

Toothache, headache, paiss from colds,
strains, bruises, rheumatism, etc. People say
nothing relieves them like the world-re-
nowned Anchor Pain Expeller. 1t is pre-
pared carefully in.order to cure quickly. 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

John II. Spapgler aud Mrs. Frances Hens
ler both of Pottsvillc; Adam Warner and
Annie NJ. Wenrich, both of Schuylkil.
Haven Harry II. Koerper, of fremont, and
Maude Faust, of Frackville; Joseph Adam
and Mrs. Frances Krippelbauer, both of st.
Clair; Irwin Reed and Rosanna Thomas, both
of St Clair
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
DIED.

GREGORY. On the 26th inst. at sh nandoah,
Pa, Elizabeth, daughter of George II, and
Mary J Gregory, aged 10 months and 20 days
Funera' will take place ON Wednesday, 18Th
inst, at D. m, from the family esidence, 2l9
East Coal street. Relatives and friends re
spectfully invited to attend. l22I-t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

The residence of Patrick Ryan at Lost
Creek was made scene of merriment Christ
mas day by the installing of sweet toned
Malcolm Love piano. 1t was purchased at
the warerooms of NJ. O'Neill.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

The work on the new storage house of the
Shenandoah Ice Company was begun by
force of ten carpenters this morning. 1t is
3Ox60 feet in size. 1t is located at the south
ern end of Market street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

During a fight in Il saloon at Mahanoy City
yesterday one of the participants had his
head split open with an unknown weapon
and sustained other injuries which may cause
his death.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

Use DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for that
hacking cough. 1t is the best medicine for
throat and lung affections One bottle of this
reliable remedy will effect cure. Price 55c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

nor RENT--Dwelling house, with all con-
Il veniencos, with good location, for rent
Apply at this office. tt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27

NOR SALE.---Several very valuable and desir-
II able vacant lots also several houses,
which will De sold singly in blocks For
further information apply to 5. A. Beddall,
Tamaqua, Pa. l2-6-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
TIE WFATHKR.

The forecast for Wednesday, Partly cloudy
and clearing weather, nearly stationary
Temperature and westerly winds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
ITEMS HEAVY RUSSET SHOES,
HAND SEWED, WORTH
$A.OO, at So. rs.

Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's winter footwear and
rubbers at astonishing prices.
Serviceable andreliable goods.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-27
ThOS. Buchanan,
118 s. Main Street.
A BARGAIN
FOR MEN !

The Boston Factory Shoe
Store makes the following eX-
traordinary shoe bargain to
men for the next few days
only;
The silver lance., 1898-04-01
COAL IN NORTH DAKOTA.
Great Interest Aroused by the Large
Deposits of Ignite Found.

Great Interest Aroused by the Large
Deposits of Ignite Found.
During the present winter greater in
terest has been taken in the coal de-
posits of North Dakota than has ever
been the case before. says the Duluth
Herald. Throughout the entire western
half Of the state are vast areas under
which lie beds of coal in quantity sufi-
cient to supply the state with fuel for
periods which are too lengthy to be
calculated. The coal is Ignite, a var
iety of coal differing greatly from both
anthracite and bituminous.
Ignite is the most recent of the coal
formations, the change from the orig
inal wood being much less marked than
is the case with the other Goals. In
many sections where the coal is found
the original appearance of the tree
trunks of which the coal Is formed is
preserved in a remarkable manner. In
some cases the outlines of rough,
shaggy bark are plainly discernible,
and huge knots which have once been
wood are frequently separated from the
surrounding coal, their general appear
ance being exactly what they bore when
above ground thousands of years ago.