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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
ERADIcATINe YELLOW JACK.

Some writers have asserted that yell
low fever may be eradicated by the SUI
prevention of sanitary preventives, such
as scrupulous cleanliness. Gen. Butler
was long credited with exterminating
this scourge from New Orleans, and his
methods are being suggested for Havana,
The truth is that all yellow fever infec-
ton was imported into the South from
West Indian fruit centres, where the dis
ease germ is indigenous and the malady,
sometimes of mild type, perennial.
Gen. Buffers New Orleans scavengering
could hardly have killed out the yellow
fever in Charleston, Savannah, Norfolk,
Mobile and other cities where, before the
war, its epidemical and deadly vista
lions were bi- annually regular but where
yellow fever has been unknown since.
Nor could the Generals sanitary process
in 1869 have served New Orleans for
thirty-six years, during which that city
has been exempt from yellow fever.
It is perfectly well known to those who
dwelt in these cities that the war block
ade of their harbors for years excluded
all West Indian fruit entries, and that,
Florida having meanwhile developed
into prodigious tropical fruit market,
the foreign traffic was never considera-
bly, revived, and yellow fever, as con-
sequence, became extinct. But, con-
versely, Florida became seat of the ep-
idemic in 1888. for the first time which
verifies this conclusion and Jacksonville
formerly stranger to the malady) now
seldom experiences season totally free
from its presence.
On the other hand, it is native of the
soil of Havana, thrives upon decomposed
organic matter and moist, torrid atmos-
phere. To eradicate it there, the city
would have to be reconstructed in toto
and clay surface soil be substituted
for the Opaque loan that prevails.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
FOR THE ARMY IND NAVY
Continued from First Page.

disasters individually has varied from
one to ten months. The Ohio and Mis-
sissippi relief of 1884 occupied four
months; Johnstuwn, five months; and the
Sea Islands of South Carolina, almost a
year.
Through the generosity of DR.. Asa
Trimmer. the ladies are enabled to open
headquarters at No. 90 South street,
where they will be happy TO see any one,
man, woman or child. who wishes in
formation or would like to help. in ever
so small way, their patriotic enter
prise.
A branch of the Naval Hospital Aid
has been established at Short Hills. The
first shipment Of supplies by the Naval
Aid has already reached DIR. Bloodgood
at the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
DEATH OF GLADSTONE.

The death of William E. Gladstone
has been for some time foreshadowed by
serious illness, allied to what may be
considered in most men as extreme age,
having past his S9th year.
By his death on Thursday is removed
from the theatre Of modern statesman
ship its most luminous and striking
figure, and the whole world unites in ap-
probation Of its great loss.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
LOCAL RELIGIOUS NEWS.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Services will be held at 1890 q. m. and 4
p. m. the pastor preaching. The subject for
the afternoon service will be ''Some Thoughts
Suggested by the Life of Gladstone" Musical
program for the afternoon service will be
voluntary, Beethoven; Soprano solo-sThe
Plans of Peace Barnard offertory, Schu-
mann; postlude, Rheinberger.
Sunday school at 245. Young Peoples Pray
er meeting at 6.45. Mid-week prayer meeting
Thur day. 7,45 p, m.
SOUTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday morning and evening service. preach
ing by the pastor. Sabbath School at p. M
Y. P. S. g. E. at 6.45 p. m. Wednesday p. m.
Woman's Missionary Society. Thursday p.
m. mid-week prayer meeting.
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
The Sunday after Ascension day. May q,
morning prayer and sermon at 1885, evening
prayer p. M; Sunday school 8 As p. m.
Morning prayer and litany Wednesday at 10
O'Clock.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Sunday, class meeting $50 a. M; preaching
by the pastor at 1890 a. m. and 7 80 p. m. /;
morning subject, "A Cloud Received Him Out
of their Sight, = evening subject Christ be-
fore PLATE versus PLATE before Christi Sum
day school 2. IS p. M; Epworth League Vesper
service {. 80 p. m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The pastor will occupy the pulpit Sunday
Morning subject. 1.-THE Mind of Christ. y
Evening subject. know Thyself. !" Sunday
School at 2.45 o'clock. Y. P. s. G. E. 9 30
O'Clock. Ladies' Prayer meeting and Bible
Study in the church. Wednesday, 8. 80 o'clock.
The Junior Y. P. S. c. E. Thursday, at 3.45
o'clock p. m. Regular Church Prayer and
Praise service, Thursday 7.45 p. m.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION.
Masses at 80. $50 and 1890 p. M; sermon
at last mass. Benediction at 8 p. m. Sunday
school at ? .. m.
ST. MARGARET's CHAPEL.
Masses on Sunday at 7.5O and $50 a, m.
SWEDISH SERVICE.
Swedish service will be held every Wednes-
day evening at SIS in the First Presbyterian
Chapel. Next Wednesday evening Rev. L.
Akeson will preach. Subject, THE Heavenly
Keys Matthew 1919. All ScandinAyians are
welcome.
SALVATION ARMY.
Meetings as follows: Saturday Sp. m, Sum
day and IL a. M. $50 and 7 .45 p. m, Mrs.
Cowan will speak at 7i5 p. m.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
SENATOR sgwgLus WISE DECISION:

The decIination by Senator Sewell of
President McKinley's appointment as a
Major General was clearly made in the
interest Of the whole country.
A United States Senator as conscien-
tious and sound on every important ques-
ton of the hour as Senator Sewell has
proved himself to be can do no higher
service than to remain a member of the
upper House. which, as constituted to-
day, is sadly in need of more Sewells and
fewer Of peace-at-any price, IN Am
erican and selfish Senators.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES.

Mrs Edward H. Clarke of Miller road en-
tertained friends at lunch, followed by cards,
last Thursday
Mrs. Robert Duncan Foote entertained
friends at luncheon last Wednesday. Among
Macy, the Misses Hopkins, Mrs. Garrettson
and Mrs. Dickson.
Miss Edith Bowman Walker of Franklin
street gave very pretty little tea for her
young friends yesterday Among them were
the Misses Vail, Miss Margaret Wood, Miss
Marie Bryce, Miss Swords and Miss Alice Day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
state Hospital Contracts.

Contracts have been awarded for the
building and finishing Of the north wing
of the State Hospital annex, and the fin
ishing of the central and south wing
erected two years ago. The contracts
aggregate about $4,000, exclusive of
heating. The contractors are as follows:
Reeve & Burr. carpenter work; w. II.
Meslar, plumbing and timing; P. Rey-
nolds, mason work; Eugene Hedden,
iron work.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

GOVERNOR VooHEEs has signed Senate
bill No. 243, requiring the approval of
the Board of Freeholders for the rebuild
ing or repairing of any bridge by a
committee where the expense is over $50.
Assembly No. 1TS, known as the Crispen
pole and light bill, also has been signed
and is now law. 1t provides for the
use of public streets by electric light,
heat and power companies, where the
various municipalities have authorized
their erection.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
ON THE SUCCESS OF THE TEACHER

Ex-State Superintendent of Public In
struction Addison B. Poland, and who
has been appointed superintendent of the
Public Schools of Paterson, was given a
rousing reception by the principals and
teachers of the "Silk'' City on Monday.
In the address of welcome the following
paragraph well deserves more than pass
ing notice. And what is true as to the
importance of the public school system
of education in Paterson is equally true
as to that in Morristown and in every
school district in the country:
"Itis trite remark that the American
government is founded upon the public
schools that the success of its people de-
ponds upon the success of the teacher in
the school room. But it is perfectly true.
This is the most important body of pub
lie officials in Paterson to-day. The peo-
pie owe more for their safety to the 300
public school teachers than to the police
or firemen.'
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

WE should like to say something about
the weather, which lately has grown to
be SO very, very sensitive that it will
burst into tears if one but just breathes
its name. The sun was ont on Tuesday,
but he had an umbrella hid up his sleeve.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20
NOT LONGER ALONE.

The Board of Freeholders of Morris
County does not alone possess the doubt
full honor of 'you-be-damned' men,
Der, if recent accounts Of the proceedings
of the Board of Aldermen of Paterson
are correctly reported.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

Ex-PoLIoE JUSTICE HERBERT PoTTs of
Jersey City, well known as one of the
most patriotic Americans in Hudson
county, recently was called upon to adj
minister justice in case in which the
offender had been arrested for unmerci-
fully punching party. The prisoners
plea was that the other had ''called him
a Spaniard and said "the American flag
was an old rag" The Justice informed
the complainant that the present was a
dangerous time to indulge in such Ian
guage, and discharged the sspuncher,n to
the evident satisfaction of the many
present.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

THE Bernardsville Neass will hereafter
be conducted as Democratic that is,
Silver Democratic weekly. The Rev.
]. A. Wells, rabid free silver advocate,
will be the editor. We hardly believe
the policy of the Neics will be endorsed
by such believers in sound money as
Messrs. F. P. Olcott, Richard T. Linda
berry and others who are prominent res
idents Of BernardsviIIe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

The latest practical military act of
Gen. q. S. Grant was one of sublime
and charitable magnanimity the issu-
ance of 900 Federal rations to Lees
emaciated troops. The first practical
military act of Col. Fred D. Grant, son
of his father, was one of gratuitous and
defenceless cruelty-the dismissal from
his regiment, in disgrace, of a young SOL
der who had, in disregard of cruel for
biddance, visited the bedside of his dying
motherl
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-05-20

So THE Spaniard has hired French
gunners. Good! But if the Frenchman
don't shoot better at the Yankee than he
shot at the German, he can't hit an audi
torium barn. Meanwhile the American
at the gun-butt may be relied on for a
bullseye every time; and if the hired
French shootist wants to enjoy his wages
he'd better confne his craftsmanship to
"fring" the Spaniard's forced blast fur
naces!
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
FOR TARviN,

The House Passes "a bill Governing the
Maintenance of COurthOuses in Second
Class Cities.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 19.-The Ken
lucky house unanimously passed bill
governing the maintenance of court
houses in sccond-class cities in Ken
lucky. This was drafted especially to
fit the COvington case, in which coun-
cilmen were sent to Jail at lndcpen-
dencc, and gives the circuit judge abb
solute power.
One section reads:
THE Judge of such court may pur-
chase. in the manner he deems best,
furniture or other things in his discrc-
ton necessary to carry out the provi-
sions of Section l hereof, and the said
cities shall, upon the order of said
judge, or Of the court, allow and pay
the claims so created, and the judge
of such courts may cause to be rem
dered in the conduct of such courts
such services or assistance as he may
deem necessary; and the said cities
shall. upon the order of said judge, or
of the court, allow and pay the claims
so created"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
SWEENEY.

Quite a number of the young folks
of this vicinity, enjyoed an excellent
birthday supper given in honor of T.
E. DishOn, at his home near Sweeney
All present report delightful time.
Mrs. Robert Land, OF Rowland, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. b Per.
kins. Mr.. Archie Onstott and wife,
accompanied by Miss Alice Spratt, left
for their home in Illinois, Saturday.
Miss Alice, after an extended visit to
relatives in Illinois, will return to her
home near Sweeney.
This community was greatly shock
ed to learn of the death of Mrs. Thos.
Edmiston, which occurred Sunday af-
ternoon, about o'clock. Deceased
ed was 81 years of age, and a consist
emit member of the Baptist church.
She was good woman, and had ma
ny friends, for to know her was to
love her. Her remains were laid to
rest Monday afternoon in the Naylor
graveyard, near Sweeney. We extend
much sympathy to the bereaved fami-
lv, who have the sweet consolation of
knowing that
"In this life's long night of sadness,
He will give thee peace and gtadness.
Soul forget not In thy pain,
That God DER all forever reiglS."
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
PREACHERSVIlLE.

G. A Siler is in the mountains after
more cattle.
Farmers of this section have their
work we'll in hand.
Rev. Kykendall, of the Fork, was
visiting here this week.
A, ]. Thompson bought of Dick Rob-
inson some shoats FOR SIG.
b. F. Walter. Dentist, office over
Ballou's grocery, Lancaster.
Mr.. w. II. Cummins, who has been
i'll of pneumonia, is able to be out a
gain.
Mr. J. C. Fox has returned from At
lanta where he has been to sell lot
of mules.
Aunt Jennie Naylor died at Mr..
Dan MAYORS Sunday last. She was
one of the oldest persons in this COM
munity. The funeral was preached by
Bro Mahoney.
Miss Allie White visited Miss Vessie
Cummins Sunday. Mr. John Anderson
is in Corbin on business. John Cum
Minis. Mrs. JAS. KING is some better
but not yet able to be out Miss Kate
Payne has been visiting relatives in
junction City.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
FRIDAY, February. %, 1898.

The probability of war is becoming
extremely grave, and fears are enter
tanned in Washington that the strain
ed relations with Spain will result in
open rupture in a short time. he
navy is being modified in Cuban
waters; great quantities of projectiles
and power are being turned out, and
orders for the completion of vessels
under way and under repair. are rush
ed. Men are enlisting in the navy fast
as they can be examined. Forts are be
ing garrisoned, and, while the Wash
inston officials will not admit it, there
seems to be a strong probability that
immediate action Is contemplated.
1t is our opinion that the Government
only organized the court of Inquiry
in order to save time enough to get in
fighting shape and that in less than
ten days hostilities will be declared
against Spain.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
How TO Find Out.

Fill Q bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent de-
sire to urinste or pain in the back. is
also convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 80
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
ful6lls every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages. 1t
corrects inability to bold urine and
ecalding pain In passing it, or bad ef-
fects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to urin-
ate. The mild and extraordinary eff
feet of Swamp Root 10 soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases. If
you need Q medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty
sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail. Mention CENTRAL REC
ORD, and send your address to DR.. Kill
meF 4 Co., tBinghampton, N. Y. The
Ppoprietors Of this paper guarantees
the Eenninensss Of this Offer. ~
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST.
LETTERS TACTICS
Followed by n Louisville Man, Who Clear d
One Hundred Thousand Dollars.

Follow ed by "A Louisville Man, Who Clear a
One Hundred Thousand Dollars.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 2l.-William
+. Norton, the millionaire owner of
the Auditorium theater here, las
teen the biggest and most sn:-
ccssful plunger in wheat this winter
in Louisville, and one of the largest
outside of Chicago. 1t is reliably
stated that he has cleared 100000 on
his operations. He began buying
about the same time Letter did. and
though operating in a much more mod
est way, his investment has been very
large.
Whenever the market got high he
sold out, and when there came re-
action he went in heavily again. At
the low point in January he bought
million bushels, which he has closed
out at profit OF seven cents a
bushcl. Mr.. Norton is worth $4,000
OOo, but has not specialized much since
the famous deal engineered by Harper,
of Cincinnati He went into that
heavily, and did not give up until he
had dropped ST3, Norton is eccen.
trio as well as wealthy. and manages
his theater under the name of Daniel
Ouilp.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
A RESOLUTION
Tavoring Cuban Independence introduced
In the kentucky Legislature

ravoring Cuban Independence Introduced
In the kentucky Legislature.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. Is. The fol-
lowing resolution was introduced IN
the kentucky legislature Thursday
and will be voted upon Friday.
"Whereas. war is now being waged
by the Cuban patriots, for liberty,
home and country, ana whereas, the
United States for her kindly endcavor
in trying to secure peace, autonomy
for the insurgents, has been repeated
ly insulted by the Spanish govern
ment to such an extent as to no longer
be withstood: be it
Resolved, By the general assembly OF
the state of Kentucky, that Cuba is and
of right should be free and independent
and to secure that end immediate steps
should be taken by our representatives
in congress and senators to secure the
liberty and restore peace and forever
renounce the right of Spain to govern
said island. BE it further
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to our repre-
sentatives and senators in congress
that they may know that in the sense
of the representatives of the common
wealth of Kentucky farther de lay is
cowardly and the time for action has
cnrpa
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
BRECKENRIDGE'S BRAVERY.

The Dead Ensign Saved Six Lives and Pre-
vented an Explosion In the Magazine OF
the Texas.
LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 19.-The body
of Ensign Joseph Cabell breckenridge
arrived here Friday afternoon. Rev.
DIR. Ratcliff, of Washington, and Rev.
DIR. Fulton will conduct the services
Saturday. State college cadets,
under command of Capt Swi-
CERT, U. S. A., will serve as a
guard of honor and fire the farewell
salute. Young breckenridge had
saved six people from death and had
saved a vessel from explosion. When
on the Texas and while in the turret
the ammunition hoist gave way and
the shot was falling into the powder.
Cabell sprang to the rescue, and al
though his clothes were torn into
shreds and his arm seriously injured
he saved the ship and all on board
from possible destruction by explosion.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

SAM JONES has announced himself
a candidate for governor of Georgia,
declaring he has been urged to run by
thousands of voters. Mr.. Jones has
been doing a great deal of good by
reaching and preaching to a class of
people other ministers can not get at
Some people say Mr.. Jones is a black
guard and decent people should not 60
to hear him. If it does any good at
all it is just that much more than is
done by those who criticise him ad-
vers .ly.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

IT WOULD be a wise move if the Span
ish war ship now lying at New York
would weigh anchor and leave for
other ports. While no true American
would harm the vessel yet some crank
or Cuban extremist will possibly blow
up the boat if she remais there. Then
We would be in a sweet mess Spain
would have us where we now have
them-in the middle of an embarass-
ing position. If Uncle Sam would on
ly whisper a word of caution into the
ear OF the Spaniari she will surely get
away. She has no business up there
anywa-.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
Orders From Washington to TT. Thomas.

FIT. THOMAS, Ky, Feb 19.-T ele-
grams have been flying fast to Col.
Cochran, commanding the United
States troops here, for the past "a
hours. 1t was stated Friday that they
were from the war department, and re-
lated to the condition of the troops at
the fort and of their readiness to move
at short notice, 1t was reported also
from the quartermaster's department
at Washington that orders have been
placed in the past two days for rations
for 15O. OO) men for six months. The
war excitement among the soldiers in
the Fit Thomas barracks is intense.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

.FRANKFoRT, KY, Feb. 2a.-The Goe-
bel election bill and the outcome of
the caucus of the members of the house
on it is the main topic of discussion.
The opponents of the measure are still
bitterly fighting it. 1t was rumored
when ex-senator Blackburn came here
and did not go before the joint caucus
Friday night that it would cause
GOODNESS between him and Goebel, but
their friends say they are on the best
of terms. The four legislative days of
the coming week will be busy ones.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

PADUcAH. KY, Feb. 2a.-Tom Han
non. aged 40. shot and mortally wound
ed VIII Hall, aged o5, Monday noon.
They lived in the same house and
quarreled about their wives. Hall
drew an AK on Harmon and the latter
got a double barreled shotgun and
shot him in the groin. Harmon, too
drunk to escape, was arrested and
Jailed. Both were newcomers and
mill mon
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
Not q Bill Signed.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb 22.-Not sim
gle bill has yet been acted upon by
Gov. Bradley. and there are only eight
or ten on his desk, though only three
weeks of the session remain. During
that time a great many measures can
be passed through both houses, as
probably SO are now so far advanced as
to he ready for the final action of the
me MIXERS
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

After years of untold suffering from
piles, b. w. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using single box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and alb ,tinate sores are readi y cured
by this fam, us remedy. Sto, mes
Drug Sore. A-..4-. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25
RIcHhoND's fight to retain the re,

RIcHhoND's fight to retain the reve-
nue. Office it seems will prove fruitless.
The good people up there held a meet
ing, whereased, resolved and sent a
vigorous kick to headquarters only to
receive the blunt reply, Matter set
tied" This move will, we believe. set
a bad precedent, as the Office will now
be pulled and hauled all over tho dis.
trict at the pleasure of each new .col-
lector.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-02-25

A man who will bare his breast to
the enemy's bullets for his country's
sake should always be given the best
OF everything in the land, but to see
the way some old vets are showed aside
to make room for the bot-tail element
is enough to make man think several
times before leaving home. friends and
business to take chances on being shot
down.