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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16
HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY BUYERS.

HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY BUYERS.
c.. E Riddiford, the we'll known Jewell
er and dealer in fancy and holiday goods.
is now in first-cass shape for the Christ
mas trade. His store, which Is large
and ample. is handsomely furnished and
stocked with as fine and complete assort-
ment OF goods as one will find in the
cities. A year or so ago the building
was improv and he has attractive and
convenient quarters. Mr. Riddiford, by
the way, is we'll and favorably known In
New Milford and the country round. In
years gone by he has sold goods in near
ly all the towns around, and so knows
the people intimately. In his large ad.
vertisement in The BEE, this week, Mr.
Riddiford calls attention to the principal
points 10 regard to his complete stock.
he carries about 100 watches all the time
and has competent repairer of the same.
In making out list of the articles you
wish to buy, Mr. Riddiford asks you to
remember his store, as he believes be is
in pos iIion to save you money and de-
light your hearts at the same time.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16
MEMS GOODS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Neckwear, in as fine assortment as we
have ever shown-every shape color and
price that a liberal provision can offer.
Tecks-four in hand. Imperials-four
in hand. Puffs, String Ties and Bows.
Prices run anywhere from 25c, Soc to
Sl.00.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16

Tie HoaVAand Dry Goods Co.
Formerly theaHowland Stark Coz
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16
G.. W. NORTHROP.

q. W. NURTHRUP,
Wholesaler OF first class hardy inspected nur-
sery stock. Fruits, Roses. Shrubs, Shade
Trees, Palms, Evergreens, Seed Potatoes,
Oats, Cod Coin Wheat, Merino Buck Sheep,
Thoroughbred Chester White Swine, remem
Der who!esaling. Don't pay $l6 to SIS per
to 81 for rose. If in want Of anything in
this line drop postal to my address, it will
receive prompt attention. Hlocal agents tell
you am not in the business 'as thew have
done in the last few weeks" take no stock In
them will call ion you before spring and
competition. We still have an exceptionally
fine boar pig. ready to register, l6 weeks old.
for sale; also young pigs ready to Ego In two
weeks, either sex; pure bloods.
Hill Side View, Palestine Dist.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16

EOR SALE-Flock lot 80 extra good sheep
T. VIII sell all or part OF foes. GEORGE L.
CORBIN. BrOOkd0ld.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16
ELEGANT GOODS IN sILYERWARE.

TLEUAN1 NOODo IN SILV Elk W AXE.
II buy II my goods for spot cash, take
advantage Of the dis counts and give the
public the benz fir Of the same | wish
you would say that to the public" said
Mr. Hill, the Bark street jeweler, to q
representative of TIE BEE, the other day.
Mr. HllPs stock is remarkably fine, and
he invites the pr ople of New Milford and
surrounding towns to include his store
IN their holiday rounds. He has lot of
fine Japanese goods and lots of novelties
in silverware and the like. He has an
experienced and popular repairer of
watches and jewelry in the person Of Mr.
Pulver.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16
HENRY A. PRATT. Hattsrtown.

IsoR SALE-Fine lot of Chester White pigs,
i ready to go. II. j. sQUIN0BAL. Long
I'm.
yuANTED-To rent, a milk farm. One with
w stock preferred. Address BOX IS. Ham
den, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-12-16

TaoR SALE Three tat hogs; also several
c small pigs eight weeks old Mamert Vol
cehowskf Sugar Street. Newtown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

THE Democrats are raising a great
hue and cry about reducing salaries.
They are careful not to state that the
only changes in salaries made in this
State by the Republican party have been
in the way of reduction and in the SUBJ
stitution of fixed salaries for the fee sys-
TEN. The Republicans have been doing
all along what the Democrats now say
ought to be done, but what they them
selves never did during their long term
of power in this State. For example. the
Governors salary was raised TO $4,000
a year by the Democrats, who argued
that that sum was only reasonable com
pensation for the services of a man with
the ability to perform the important
duties of the chief executive Office of the
State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
THE GAME AT MAckINrYRE.

From the Neacdrk Sunday Call
There had met at Mackintyre
Two fresh mines, both full of fire,
And their aim was to aspire
For record" hugely higher
Than had been last summers sum.
And the pitchers in attire,
And the catchers yelled in wire,
And the felders- the umpire
And the fans from far and higher,
And the cranks at large, were come.
Now, it happened that the Squire
That is, Squire jeremiah
And his daughter, dear Maria,
And her beau (by name Josiah
Had ne'er seen a game of ball.
So Maria, through her sire
Chats the 'Squire), sought Josiah
That he go at once and hire
From the livery of O'Dwyer
A conveyance for them all.
Who, with phaeton and flyer
And rig of shining tire
And roam of speed and ire
(Just the things they would require)
Ratified up in wondrous shape.
And within sat, first, Maria,
And beside her sat Josiah,
And in front and somewhat higher,
With O'Dwyer, sat the Squire,
While the watchers stared agape.
For these folk, with views quite prior,
Who were perched on pole and spire
Both to ogle and admire,
Thought Maria and Josiah
Were abroad, in sooth, to wed.
Foolish folkl For swirling briar,
As they swept, was testi6er
Of their uppermost desire:
Just that game at Mackintyre-
This possessed them heart and head!
And full soon keen descrier
Might discern, in ball attire,
Distant forms: and hearts beat higher
Hearts behind that foaming flyer
As those forms grow near apacel
But (the ground now reached) Maria
Grasps Josiah, seated by her;
And her sire-that's the Squire
Isn't slow in seeing why
Wondrous white o'erspreads her face!
For, at hand a chattering choir
Sounds discordant, scenes-how direl
Pitchers there in torn attire!
Catchers tangled up in wirel
Players all embroiled in strifel
Strange to see such things transpire
Strange to these at Mackintyre
Strange to daughter and to sire
'sStrange indeed" declared the Squire.
ssStrangel most strange!'' put in Josiah:
ssStranger still, exclaimed O'Dwyer,
s.That the hired, sleek umpire
Got away and saved his life n
BIsMUTH MILLER.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

No one can read the story of Kirche-
ner's conquest of Omdurman without en-
thusiasm for Great Britain's devotion to
her subjects everywhere and in whatever
circumstances. Thirteen years ago, when
Chinese Gordon, at the head of British
military expedition in the Soudan, was
assassinated and his force dispersed or
slaughtered, an Austrian aide serving
with him was captured, loaded with
chains and cast into dungeon to endure
living death. At once measures were
taken by the British government for his
succor. The other ay-thirteen years
afterward-the triumphant soldiers of
Kitchener tore the bolts and shackles
from the Austrian's limbs and restored
to him his liberty.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
TEMPLAR TRIENNlAL.

The Triennial Conclave Of the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar of
the United States, which will open at
Pittsburg on Tuesday, October II, and
continue until the 14th, will probably be
one of the largest gatherings of this kind
that have taken place in the history of
the order. Monday will be devoted to
welcoming visiting Communicates, with
steamer excursions on the MonongaheIa
river and receptions at the headquarters
of the local Communicates in the evening.
Tuesday will witness the grand parade
and escort in honor of the Grand En-
campment. Gen. j. p. s. Goblin is
grand marshal and Gen. Joe Wheeler
will command the mounted division.
New Jersey will be represented at the
Triennial by State battalion made up
of number of sir knights, under COM
mand of the grand commander and
associate grand officers. This battalion
has been assigned place in the sixth di-
vision. The pilgrimage of the New Jer-
sey battalion will be made by special
train, leaving Jersey City via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad at $40 p. m. Sunday,
stopping at Newark. Elizabeth, New
Brunswick, Trenton and Philadelphia,
arriving in Pittsburg Monday morning
at 8 o'clock. 1t is the intention of the
New Jersey sir knights to leave Pittsburg
on Wednesday at midnight and proceed
to Gettysburg and spend Thursday visit
ing various parts of this historic battle
field. The party will arrive home early
on Friday morning.
Among those from Morristown and
vicinity who expect to attend the Trien-
NAL are Sir Knight William Becker,
DR.. Gustave A. Becker, John S. W.
Thompson and DR.. Fred G. Jones of
Basking Ridge.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

took part in the various games furnished
by the club. The committees in charge
of the monthly Wednesday night enter
tainments are as follows: First Wednes-
day evening of each month smoker"
will be held; committee, Harry Cory,
Alexander Bennell Second Wednesday,
pool and billiards; committee, A. B.
Osmun, Oscar Babbitt. Third Wednes-
day, cards; committee. Edward Howell,
Leon Freeman Fourth Wednesday,
bowling; committee, D. p Mcclellan,
Alvin Rutan.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
South Street Presbyterian Church will
give sociable tonight in the church
parlors.
At the residence of Mrs. A. C. Down.
ing last Friday dramatic recital was
given by Mrs. Henry ]. Gielow of
Alabama. The rendition included
novel pictures of old plantation life in
the South. illustrated with original
monologues, character sketches and
cradle songs. Among the patronesses
were Mrs. Julius Catlin, Mrs. Frederick
Van Beuren, Mrs Fayette Smith, Mrs
William Roscoe Lyon, Mrs. Hughes, Miss
Dana, Miss Hobson, Miss Nina Rowland,
Mrs. Vanderpool, Mrs. Letchford and
Mrs. Patten.
Mrs. George c. Comet gave lunch
con yesterday in honor of Miss Edith
Parker. The guests were the Misses
Viola and Irene Dobbins, Miss Carrie
Day, Miss Jesse Sharpe, Miss Esther
Soaring and Miss Olive Poillion. The
decorations were pink and white.
The autumn dances of the Golf Club,
which have been such success, will
terminate on Friday evening of this
week. There will be the same music as
during Tournament week and large
attendance is anticipated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

THE Democratic leaders of Hunter
don and Warren counties by their ac-
ton at the Fourth District Convention
yesterday at Newton intensified the Bit
terness which has existed Democratically
at least for some years. The Hunterdon
delegates, after stating they had no can
didate and pledging themselves to stand
by Morris, when nominations were
called for gave forty-four votes for ex-
Congressman Cornish, greatly to the sur
prise and evident disgust of the Morris
county contingent, who named Joshua
S. Salmon, Sussex passing. Warren also
named Mr.. Cornish, thus giving him a
majority of the votes; which empty
honor, however, he declined, and the
candidate from Morris was declared the
nominee of the convention upon prac-
tically the same platform adopted by the
recent Democratic State Convention.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
THAT $500 SALARY.

One thing, it is safe to say, regarding
Elvin W. Crane is that he knows when
he has good thing, and also knows
enough to hold on to it. Mr.. Crane, as
our readers are aware, holds the Office of
Prosecutor in Essex county at salary of
81, 800 year, and his term does not ex-
pre- until 1899. The fact that he is a
candidate for the Office of Governor does
not induce him TO resign this Office. He
knows well enough that he is just as near
the Governors chair now as he is ever
likely to get, and therefore he holds on
to what he has. That is about the only
mark OF political sagacity Mr.. Crane has
yet displayed, and we gladly give him
credit for it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES.

The polo match Saturday last at the
grounds of the Morris County Country
Club drew large number of visitors
from Orange, Bernardsville, Summit,
Short Hills and Madison. The game
was between the Rockaway (Long
Island) and the Morris County team.
The contestants were:
Rockaway-No. I, j. Hazard No. 2,
J. Dallett; No. 8. J. Cowdin; No. 4, j..
Myers. Morristown-No. 1, Charles
Pfzer; No. 2, Arcbi. Alexander; No. 8,
R. E. Flinsch; No. A, BENZ. Nicoll.
The Rockaways were handicapped Is
points and won by point, the score
being 5 to 7.
Among the visitors were Mrs. Archi-
bald Alexander, Mrs. Edwin P. c..
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson,
Miss Van Rensselaer,, Mrs. James Cum
ming, Mr. and Mrs James Tolman Pyle,
Mrs. j. Boyd Headley, Mr.. and Mrs G..
E.. Kissel, Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Kissel,
Miss Egbert, Mrs. R. 81. McCurdy, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles F. Cutler, Mrs. Curtis,
Mrs. Slade, Miss Edith Catlin, Trenor
Park, Mrs. A. B. Frost and Mrs. Bell.
The members of the Tapkaow Club
gave a smokers reception at their rooms
on Wednesday evening at which num-
Der of invited guests were present
Rev. A. Magown Sherman read an adj
dress on the past and present of the
Philippines, which was very interesting
and instructive. Prof Sharrette fur
nished the music. and many visitors
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

THE Newark Call Independent Demo
craft, comparing the qualifications of
Candidates Voorhees, and Crane, says of
the Republican nominee:
.'Of the two, Mr.. Voorhees, has the
greater qualifications. He has served in
the Assembly and the Senate for several
years; he has been Acting Governor, and
his personal qualifications are probably
higher"
Senator DAILY, who was squelched at
the State convention by Chairman Gour-
ley, recently said in an interview:
my personal knowledge Of the candi-
date compels me to say that he is grand
man, an honest man, an upright man.
I was in the Senate with him for six
years, and I found him to be a grand
man in every respect
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
THE REPUBLICAN, NOMINEES.

The Republican nominees for Senator,
Assembly and County Clerk will be
named at Dover on Monday. The senti-
ment very generally expressed through
out the county favors the nomination Of
Congressman Pitney for the Senatorship.
who, should he favorably consider the
matter, will be named by reclamation
Messrs. Poole and Welsh, for the Assem-
bly,, will be renominated, and the proba-
bilities are that Daniel S. Voorhees, will
also be named for the County Clerkshir
without opposition. This will complete
ticket which will be inyincible.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

THE rank and file of the Democratic
party, to their credit be it said, are more
honest in avowing their principles than
the "Jiin Smith bosses, who dictated
their State platform. The Democrats of
the First and Second Congressional dis
tricts openly declare for the Chicago plat
form and put pronounced free silver men
on their ticket for Congress. In the face
Of this can any one but a fool believe
that free silver is not an issue in the
coming election
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
THAT HARMONIOUS @ DELEGATION

The wrangIing in the Morris county
delegation at Newton yesterday over the
choice of a Congressional candidate from
this county simply emphasizes the state
ment recently made in the CHRONICLE as
to the hopelessly divided condition of the
party throughout the State generally.
The reason why the delegation SO en-
phatically turned down Mayor Quayle
and Judge Cutler, who were regularly
in nomination and balloted for num-
Der of times, does not appear on the sur
face; but the fact remains that they are
in favor of a pronounced gold standard,
while the majority of the delegates
favored silver. The result was as might
have been expected, the nomination Of
Mr.. Salmon, one of the strongest silver
ties in the State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

AFTER all hands have had hack at it,
and after many absurd explanations have
got abroad on both subjects, we desire tc
announce that Uncle SAM obtained his
patronymic from no living or dead per
sonality, but was evolved waggishly from
the initials 80. s." From the same sign
originated the dollar-mark 81, used only
in the United Stated. The monogram Of
U puncturing the s downward through
its centre and placed before sum nomi-
mated in figures thus, $40 indicated that
it was neither weights nor measures, but
money, and money of American valua-
fion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

On Friday, ye 23d of We month, will be
solde at Publick Auction ye Olde Colonial
House, ye Parsonage House where
dwelt, from 1742 to 1871, DIR. Timothy
Johnes. By order of We
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
Oh yes To be knocked down to the
highest bidder this historic house whose
walls are still firm and timbers strong
good for century more The house
whose "knocker" George Washington
lifted more than once in visits to his
reverend friend
Each room is rich in tradition and has
echoed the voice and tread of American
heroes!
In the keeping ROOM Colonel Jacob
Ford pleaded his suit and won the fair
Theodosia, that he might make her
mistress of his mansion, the house now
known as Washington's Headquarters
Here, too, Anna, the great greatgrand-
mother of that prince of preachers,
Theodore L. Cuyler, was wooed by
Joseph Lewis. Fond fancy refurnishes
those ancient rooms, replaces the spin
ming wheel and the spinnet, and rehangs
the ancestral portraits of the man whose
courtly dignity, benignity and hospitality
made this house notable one in the
Continental period of which Morristown
is justly proud.
Should it not be saved from destruc-
ton? 1t could be used to advantage in
many ways. AS a private residence it
would be picturesque and commodious
home. Placed at the back of the hospi-
Ftal grounds, it would serve as valuable
adjunct to the beautiful Anna Margaret
Home and still be factor in the world
work of charity.
Boston pulled down John Hancock's
residence because the ground it stood
upon was more valuable, and has never
ceased to reproach herself. She would
give to-day ten times the sum it sold for
could it be replaced! Can Morristown
commit such an act of vandalism as the
destruction of this ancient landmark!
If no new place suggests itself at
present there is no necessity for haste in
any decision with regard to it. Should
passer-by ask, "Why is that old house
left standing before such stately build
ing?' let its story be rehearsed, and it
will redornd far mora fo fba oradit IF
Morristown and reflect far more the
intelligence, refinement and patriotism
of its citizens, than if, in reply to the
question, What has become of that
famous old parsonage 2" one must say,
1T was torn down because it was in the
way " And this in an age which boasts
of restoring and rehabilitating the
time-honored
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

The gold and the silver blend beauti-
fully in the committee appointed by
Chairman Gourley of the Democratic
State Convention to formally notify
Candidate Crane of his nomination for
Governor. For instance. ex-Judge Will
lard w. Cutler of Morris, pronounced
gold, and Senator Bill DAILY of Hudson,
the smothered Bryanite, will go arm in
arm, while Clarence T. Atkinson of
Camden, Samuel Fowler of Sussex,
Senator Barbour of Warren and Duke
Billy Thompson of race track odium.
all silverites, are also members of the
committee.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

COMMENTING on the conspicuous part
New Jersey occupied during the war,
the New Brunswick Home Neaus says:
although New Jerseys regiments of
volunteers were not sent any nearer to
the front than jacksonville during the
late war, the State is identified with it
closely in many ways. To begin with
there was the Hon. Carrot A. Hobart,
who presided over the tumultuous ses-
sions of the Senate in the memorable
days just before the declaration of war
and was the trusted adviser of the Presi-
dent; Attorney General Griggs, who
drew up the ultimatum to Spain. Then
one of the prominent heroes of the war,
Admiral Sampson, is resident of this
State-that is, when he uses his land
legs. Gen. w. j. Sewell was designated
by the President at the beginning of the
war to the command of part of the
troops, the Senator being compelled to
decline the honor, however. And two
cruiser warships named after New Jer-
sey cities, the cruiser Newark and the
gunboat Princeton, a part of the feet
commanded by Admiral Sampson
And, it might be added, Governor
Voorhees, spent months at Sea Girt CIV
ing personal attention to our soldiers,
thus enabling them to report at the
front fully equipped, which no other
State troops were.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07
MRS. JOHN NAUGHToN.

The Sterling Silk Mill at Newton,
which located there but few years ago,
is to be greatly enlarged The new edi-
fee will be 2Osx196 feet, and will be put
upon the ground owned by the silk mills.
It will require about sixty days to re-
pair the damage done to the Port Dram
furnace which was blown out recently,
and during this time about half Of the
force of 100 men will be out of work.
A farmer named John Hessey, who
resides near Flanders, has been convicted
of starving his cattle. and fined $40 and
costs of court. The complaint was made
by the officers of the S. P. C. A.
The study of the Spanish language is
to be introduced in the commercial
course Of the Newark High School, the
only cost to the scholar being the price
of the text book.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

The meeting of the Republican State
Committee was held at the headquarters
in Newark on Monday. Congressman
Pitney represented Morris in place of
Committeeman George Richards. Vice
President Hobart was present and, with
the members, was confident that the Re
publicans would make a clean sweep in
the State in November. The members
at-large of the committee are Carrot A.
Hobart of Passaic, Franklin Murphy of
Essex, William BEETLE of Camden and
Congressman Charles N. Fowler of
Union; the latter succeeded Barker
Gummere Of Mercer county.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

THE members of the Second Regiment
were ordered to report at Camp Voorhees,
on Wednesday, excepting those on sick
leave. when another thirty days fur
Tough was granted, preparatory to the
final mastering out. More recruits are
needed to fill up the ranks Of the Fourth
Regiment, made vacant by the muster:
ing out of the married men.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-07

WHEN the Republicans Of New York
city are united it means a clean sweep in
the Empire State. That this is the fact
in the present campaign the presence
and participation of Seth Low, Joseph
Choate, Stewart L. Woodford and Lieu
tenant Governor Woodruff at the Roose-
welt ratification meeting in Carnegie Hall
on Wednesday is very much in evidence.
The reception given the Rough Rider
candidate was of the most enthusiastic
character.
EIGHT successive centuries have gone
out of time reeking with blood-the last
stalking away in ghastliness and gore.
The omens all today point to repetition
of war and carnage that crimsoned pre-
ceding cycles, but with appalling i'm
provement in the methods and extent of
pain and horror. The moral is that the
weaker among the nations. like the weak
among men, must go to the wall.