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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15
CONGRESS At WORK.
Continued from First Page.

they having fourteen majority. They
have decided upon the number Of
places they will take upon the more
important committees and being so
numerous they take two majority upon
each of them. The remaining places
were assigned to the opposition, which
is made up of Bryan Democrats, Gold
Democrats, Populists and Silver Re-
publicans. Mr.. Allison, of Iowa, will
be chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations; Aldrich, of Rhode
Island, of Finance, the committee that
has charge of revenue measures as
well as those relating to finance gen
orally. Thus the currency bill now
being discussed in the House will go
to this committee when it has passed
the House. 1t will be promptly re-
ported by that committee, though it
will in all probability be amended in
accordance with the views of the Re
publican members of the committee as
already expressed in the measure they
have framed The measure as reported
will be discussed liberal length of
time and then passed The difference
between the two branches of Congress
will be finally arranged as usual by
conference committee of the two
Houses, and in that shape it will reach
the President in about three months
from this date. 1t is true the Demo
Gratis say they simply want fair OPP
portunity to put their case before the
country that they do not intend to
resort to obstructive tactics, and all
that. Senator CocIrell, of Missouri.
for instance, told me he thought the
debate would not run over month.
Just the same it is wise to count ON
the debates lasting anywhere from
six weeks to three months, especially
as former Senator Allen, of Nebraska
has been appointed by Governor Poyn-
ter to the vacancy created by the I'M
fortunate death of Senator Hayward.
However, no amount of talk can pre-
vent this measure from taking it's
place upon the statute books.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-15

ag- Will our esteemed contemporary,
the Chicago Platform DEM cratic
Banner please publish at an early
date, for the enlightenment Of its
readers, the above articles, especially
the ''deluge' editorial of the Gazette.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
FATORING THE BEACH PARK.

In reply 10 q letter. which had been sent out by
the R,v T. H. Byington, the pastor Of Pilgrim
Chapel asking prominent men TO express their
views on the plan to regenerate Coney Island by
establishing a public park there ex-Mayor Charles
A. Schieren writes;
II am most heartily in favor Of preserving the
grand beach at Coney Island to the people Of Great
cr New-York. There is no city in the world which
can boast OF a seabeach within her border. and no
CITY needs A breathing spot of that kind more than
we do To our citizens who live in the crowded
tenement districts the nvlgOrati ting air and breeZes
Of Conev island are a perfect blessing. Thou
sands OF women and children can enjoy them
during the hot easOn. The place Is accessible and
within the reach Of everybody. BY all means let
US have the park"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
OPPOSING SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

DISSATISFACTION IN MOUNT PLEASANT OVER
THE PROPOSED DISMISSAL OF a TEACHER.
No. g. of Mount Pleasant Pocantico Hills. over
the determination of the school trustees 10 drop
Miss Bessie Williams. the kindergarten teacher In
the district school. from the roll OF teachers She
IS exceedingly popular and the decision has
caused a decided protest. Some time ago a COM
nittee appointed TO inquire into her work. and
returned a report to the effect that It was not
good, and that she incompetent. Now II is
claimed by one of the members Of the committee
that he msled, and that the facts which have
come to his knowledge since the decision to dis
miss her was reached show him he was wrong. and
that the work she did excellent
Miss Williams is said 10 be relative Of Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller. A petition. signed by John d.
Rockefeller, who pays about one-half Of the school
taxes in the district, and about every one else
living in the district has been sent 10 the trustees
asking them 10 reconsider their action.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
ATTACK on MANHATTAN CLUB
ENORMOUSLY INCREASED ASSESSMENT
REGARDED AS A TAMMANY SCHEME
To HIrRT THE ORGANIZATION

The enormous increase in the assessed valuation
NJ the old Stewart mansion. at Fifth-ave. and
srbir+v-fourth-s: as compared with the increase
Of the assessed valuation Of the Democratic CLUBS
borse IN Fifth-ave which brought out in
,estinoonv before the Mazet Committee. has caused
much talk among the members Of the Manhattan
Club. BY the terms Of the lease heid untI re-
Gently by the Manhattan Club the club paid the
taxes on the Stewart mansion in ADDITION 10 paying
q large annual rental II the club had not been
able 10 give UP its lease II would have been com
nered 70 nav taxes on the $4,000 valuation for this
YEAR as against 10000 valuation for last year al
though II had made no improvements IN the prop
ertv while the Democratic Clubs property on
which $4,000 was spent in improvements In addi-
,,or IN new furniture is raised In value for TAXA
zion from sl25OO0 TO only $4,000.
Members Of the Manhattan Club who talked with
g Tribune reporter last evening were not willing
IN he quoted as TO opinions held and expressed on
the subject but II was evident that there was
beljes that the enormous increase in the assessed
valuation of the house which the club Is stiN occu-
-ving was part Of Tammany scheme to inJure
sbA club Hostility 10 the Manhattan Club has
been shown in several ways by Richard Croker and
his followers since he started in 10 build up the
Democratic Club and make 1t the headquarters OF
the Tammany organization. The only reason for
such hostility II has been said has been the failure
OF the Manhattan Club managers TO invite Mr.
Croker to take charge OF the clubs affairs.
The Manhattan Club Is preparing 10 move into
the house recently vacated by the University Club
at Madison-ave and Twenty -sixth-st. II is ex-
pected that that house will be occupied by the
Manhattan Club in about three weeks.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
WILL RETIRE FROM BUSINESS.
GENERAL CHRISTENSEN TO GIVE Up THE
PRESIDENCY OF THE BROOKLYN
TRIrST COMPANY

General c. T Christensen has decided TO retire
from the presidency Of the Brooklyn Trust Com
pany which Office he has filled for nearly ten
years His resignation is to take effect In May.
1900 He believes that. after fftyfour years OF un-
remitting attention TO business. he should spend
some years in travel and relaxation AS he Is
sixty-eght years old he is Of the opinion that a
younger should be made president Of the
company.
Before holding his present place General Chris
tensen manager for ten years for Drexel Nor
gan Co. In Manhattan; for two years prior 10
that was connected with Nevada bank and Tor
eleven years was partner In the firm OF @. o.
Arnold Co, coffee merchants. in New-Tork.
The General says that he intends going 20 Copen-
hagen. his native city. for few weeks, before
visiting the Paris Exposition. He will continue TO
live in Brooklyn. The General had brilliant
career In the Civil War, and served on the stan OF
General Candy. After the he was elected
major OF the 18th Regiment. and later commandant
OF the Third Brigade. and also OF the Second Di-
vision. He has been stanch member OF Plymouth
Church, and has been liberal in his gifts.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
DIED ON HIS WAY HOME.
IIEuTENANT-coM WAINWRIGHT
KELLOGG. 4. s. N, BURIED AT SEA.

Among the passengers who embarked at Ham
,u-g on the steamer Auguste Victoria, Captain
yaeunpff of the Hamburg American Line. which
srrlyed here yesterday from Hamburg. Southamp
,on and Cherbourg. was Lieutenant-commande
v-sinwrght Kellogg L. S. n. He had been AT
carlsbad undergoing medical treatment. and was
o,urning 10 the United States. On the evening
~ June he died from heart trouble. and at s
M on the following morning was buried at sea
sh naval honors due 10 his rank. His last re-
,,est was to be buried at The Episcopal SER
sacs was read by one of the passengers the
,.dv was consigned 10 the deep. Lieutenant Kel-
,,eg had been ailing when he came on board.
Iisptenant- Commander Kellogg. who ap-
,o,nted cadet in the Naval Academy on Septem-
her u 1866. born in Pennsylvania from which
.,ate ne was appointed His first sea duty after
h,s graduation In the class OF 1859 was on the
sabine In 1870 he was made ensign. and served
~ the Richmond. on the European station: the
lancaster flagship OF the South Atlantic station;
,ba Wasp and the Essex. on the same station, un-
an 1S77 being commissioned master 0n lS7O and
ror,enant $3.50 while Southern waters He
.rvad in the grade OF lieutenant for twenty-one
ears being on duty with various ships, and
n.rd,ng some time special duty In Washing
-. and Philadelphia He was on board the New
vork for nearly three years, and was one or the
,,ost popular officers on the flagship.
7, Julv. 1896 he assigned to shore duty with
49, pureau Of Equipment in Washington ard re-
oi,ss there until at the outbreak of the war
1,n snain ne. with many other officers. applied
.- sea duty When the Government turned the
sssals q. the Lighthouse Bureau over TO the naval
80, Tssutenant- C Commander Kellogg who had been
rornoted in July. 1897, was assigned 10 the Maple
"a ordered 10 duty with the blockading squadron,
.ar,,e command on April Il. 1885,
ss,sr the naval operations In the West Indies
- ended Lieutenant Comma nder Kellogg was
r, n duty at Tompkinsville assistant inspector
., the Third Lighthouse District: He began his
S.saS there on September 9. 1898, but his health
ga been undermined by exposure and hard work.
snS In April last he received four months leave
81 absence with permission 10 go abroad. Soon
et,srWsrd ne started for Carlsbad.
Lieutenant Commander Kellogg was Wen known
r ravai and scientific circles for his electrical re-
snarcbss and he had made special study OF the
Eradication OF electricity 10 warships for lighting
purpOses.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
FIGHTING SMALLPOX.
SEVERAL CASES UNDER THE CARE OF THE
HEALTH BoARD-PRECAUTIoNAR
MEASURES TAKEN

The usual stringent measures are being taken by
DR. Black of the Health Board and Dr. Jewett, or
the Contagious Diseases Bureau against the spread
OF smallpox. There Is no cause for general alarm
but the doctors will exercise the greatest precau-
tionary measures. John Dunkins, a colored man.
of No. Az Hudson-ave. who was found TO be ar
fected with smallpox Thursday evening was
taken yesterday morning 10 North Brother Island
and the house in which he lived has been thorough
" fumigated and disinfected. Members OF two
families tenants in the same house. were vaccinat-
ed yesterday.
Harold Halberg eight years old. OF No. S25 Henry
ST. has Just recovered from slight attack OF the
disease and Edwin Lingren four years Old OF No s5
Amity-st.. acquired it yesterday. The attending
physician did not recognize the symptoms at hrst,
but DR. Jewett made personal inspection. and,
seeing that the child mad smallpox, adopted the
usual measures -
Nels Neva, years old and Julius Nilsson,
twenty-four years old both also Of No. 32J Henry
ST have a touch OF the disease They and young
Halhprg were also taken 10 North Brother Island.
Halberg attended a public school near his nome
Doctors from the Health Board will examine the
children and II they show any symptoms OF small
pox they will be attended to- and. f necessary, the
school will be disnfected and closed.
DR. Jewett is tracing the history OF the cases so
that he may prevent the disease from spreading
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
ADELPHTS CLASS GRADUATEDH
THE THIRD SINCE 1T BECAME A COLLEGE,
ADDRESSES BY DR. CUYLER AND
DR MAXWELL

Nforquer,tes the class flower. used In deco
rating the stage at Adelphi College last evening
on the occasion OF the third annual commencement.
The faculty and trustees occupied the platform.
they coming in last In procession that was made
nm Of undergra duates. candidates for the diploma
., the normal course, candidates for the bacca-
laureate degree and the alumni, who entered thS
hall In the order named.
The Rev. Theodore l.. Cuyler offered the invoca-
ton. which was followed by quartet the Song
Of the Mountaineers." sung by Mrs. Blanche Arm
strong Weinschenk, soprano; Miss Fay Randall.
contralto: Barclay Dunham tenor, and William
Howell Edwards, barytone
DR.. Charles Levermore, president OF the college
gave short history OF the college during its three
years of existence. saying that now there are lo'
students in college classes and twenty-five teachers
employed in giving instruction. from which DIT
Ieverore concluded that there is need for the col
lece in BROOKLYN In speaking of the course OF
study he said no option s allowed until after the
second year, the average student Is not suf-
hciently advanced until then to choose his own
studies He said the college desires now TO raise
a endowment fund OF at least $1,000, that II may
properly carry out the work before u
Or. William II. Maxwell delivered the commence
ment Grafton. He congratulated Brooklyn that the
college is "a college for women as well 3s men
5 sg bSb Oh 1bGe o M David H. Cochran the
retiring president Of the Polytechnic.
d9s Diplomas BroS6 m ne EtSe ~ English Flofenee j.
Linnekln. Beulah r. Munson. Evangeine r. Nixon
tIerdI0lut NJ SNfNiillt Si'i"'S ''~N1N'''
Zerega and inez r. ZereSa
The Barlow medals were awarded TO MISS Helen
z. Reddng and Hans Trier.
The degree OF Bachelor Of Arts was conferred
upon Freda NJ Brunn Alice Casamajor, Mary
Casamajor Margaret +. johnson. Emma l.. John
son Mabel A. Knudson, Cornelia Lewis, Lucy T.
Lewis Mary F. Mathews, Mabel +. Munson, Marie
L. Munson Helen c. Parker, Alice NJ. E. Phzer'
Edna Story and Sophie Zollinhofer.
The degree of Bachelor OF Science was conferred
upon Frank D. Morgan. Emily c. Seaman and
Miisic finished the programme and at It's close
am informal reception was held in the girls study
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
THE KENTUCKY FEUD TRIAL.
SURPRISE BY ONE OF THE INDICTED MEN
TURNING STATES EVIDENCE-HE AC-
CUSES THE THREE RAKERS

Manchester. KY. via London KY June (Spe-
ciaD.-A sensation made public in the Baker
Howard to-day. The original indictment for
the shooting and wounding of Bal Howard and
the killing Of Willis Howard and Burch Storr. was
returned against Tom" Dee" and Jim" Baker.
Charles Wooten and Jesse Barrett. This indct-
ment to-day quashed. and another was re-
turned. with Barrett Wooten and Dee Baker
left out. and containing Tom" Jim" and wiley
Baker the principals.
This was done because a flaw was found in the
indictment. and because Jesse Barrett, one Of the
defendants. has turned States evidence and has
thrown a light the situation
The Bakers asked for change Of venue as steps
to this end had been taken under the old indct-
ment. The Howards and Whites opposed this
Barrett SAYS he witnessed the killing. and that
only the three Bakers were participants, exon
Grating Dee" Baker.
Early this morning the guards around the court
house doubled, and the orders from ColOnel
Williams in regard 10 searching people entering
the courthouse were strictly enforced. Sheriff BeV-
ery White, whose brother was killed by ION
and Dee" Baker. held up at the courthouse
gate TO be searched. He refused and walked away
When this became known Daugherty White the
circuit clerk and other court officials kept away
Special adr Judge Go3E am na %6an the Colonel
rived the Judge informed him that II looked as III II
order 10 leave no excuse open to them. ne too
the colonel TO withdraw his guards from tne ne
come in, but asked Colonel Williams 10 give Ine
prisoner ample protection. Colonel WlillAnls q. Cqh
piied with the instructions the guards were WIN
drawn and the courtroom was quickly croWueui.
ITpon the assembling of court this morning,
Prosecuting Attorney Isaacs announced lhaI tie ne
Grand Jury wished TO report. and Dill chareihs
Tom Jim and Wiley Baker with the nurder
Of Willis Howard and Burch StoTT, anG aIs W. WI
woundinr pal Howard was read The men VINO
With the exception of Wiley Baker were ALREADY soi
under arrest were rearrested, and squad OF soI
Sisrs u,itf, a deputy-sheriff sent after whey
Baker. After this was done. counsel for ne pa pa
kers asked for change OF venue ano no are,ine me
rnainder of the time consumed IN dTeuiiIls
this II is said by many persons that the Ieenhf
egainst the Rakers is strong that IaH ula
csnnot he had in Clay County. Judge Bro~h; OF
London when to-day; was OF thrs Sop 0p'lU,d bad
ne been home 10 see his wife and children Tor
three months although they lived onLy 1--WE d~eiVe ~,
hid,ne Unless change Of venue is secured there
vii be a clash before the trial is over
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART.
SPECIAL SERVICES OF CONSIDERATION AT ST
PATRICK's CATHEDRAL

SPECIAL SERVICES OF CONSIDERATION AT ST.
PATRICK's CATHEDRAL.
In accordance with decree by the Pope every
Roman Catholic church in the city observed the
Feast OF the Sacred Heart yesterday with espe-
cially impressive services. II the expressed
wish OF tho Pope that the entire Catholic world
should be consecrated to the Sacred Heart OF Jesus
In compliance with this expressed wish. either a
novena mine days prayer iridium three
days prayer was TO be given in preparation for
the feast. The services in this city brought
TO a close in conjunction with the celebration OF
the feast yesterday Special features Of these ser
vices throughout the city included the reading of
The Great Act OF Conservation and Reparation
20 the Sacred Heart OF Jesus" Another feature
was the reading Of 'Litany of the Sacred
Heart Of Jesus" This ntany has lately been re-
vised by the Sacred Congregation Of Rites
The services at the Cathedral were especially
Impressive. They began with a low mass al G
O'Clock IN the morning At o'clock a solemn
high mass was sung The celebrant was the Rev
J. H. Mcmahon.
In the evening another service was held at which
Archbishop Corrisan oftciated. The Cathedral was
dsnsey crowded for this service The Rev J. II
McMahon preached a sermon on THE Nature and
Importance Of the Act OF Conservation"
me mutic was under the direction of William +.
Pecher. The altar was decorated with flowers.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
WROTE HIS OWN DEATH CERTIFICATE.
SUICIDE OF AN UNDERTAKER WHOSE WIFE HAD
LEFT HIM

remarkable suicide was that OF Grover Sturz-
negger, a Jersey City undertaken. whose hfeiess
body was found in his offce. No. Paterson Plank
Road. on Thursday night by a friend whom he
had invited 10 call and be surprised. SturZnegger
was in jovial mood Thursday afternoon, and
informed several friends that he intended taking
a pill. His friend and neighhOr. stephen Helm.
called late in the afternoon and said he was going
to NewYork. when you come back said sturz-
negger drop In and me and III have sur
prise for you" Helm did not return until late. but
called and found the undertaken with his mead on
the desk. as II lseep lie was shocked TO ma
him feless
Sturznegger had sent bullet into his heart:
He had filled out his own death certincate ana
gave the cause cf death. Suicide. sturz.
negger had also left instructions that he be buried
by Beddiges Cox and left for them package
which contained S43 2 gold watch and gold ring
70 defray the expense OF burial II was learned
that h purchased the revolver on Thursday
morning.
sturZnegger thirtythree years old, was
married, and had two sons. one six years old and
the other three years old. He and his wife did
not agree. and she left him Wednesday, taking
with her the youngest son. He said In informing
his friends of the separation that he was glad
of II.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
orIET DAY AT WEST POINT.
PROPOSAL TO INCREASE NUMBER OF CADETS
THE UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.

ppoposAL TO INCREASE NUMBER OF CADETS
THE UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.
ves, Point n. y June 9-Contrary 10 pro
1-emme there were no military exercises to-day
&c the usual dress parade this evening the
.on,oor bridge building drill having been declared
or This ends the annual exhibitions. Ihe boaiu
=, Visitors will adjourn in the morning
Secretary Jett says that one Of the principal rec
or.oendations 10 be contained in the report OF the
1oord &c that of increasing the number OF caoe's
.. e,,a hundred and the erection OF additional par
roots for their accommodation. Some OF the mem
- otarted for home to-day. The furlough class
LII start for home tomorrow on ten weeks leave
a non was given tonight in the new Memorial
Hall. go -. a,r 60 nor
The remaining classes will go into camp to,mor'
-o,,, az II o'clock The Academy Board Is sun en-
,-oced IN examining the candidates FOR the ihcoh-
t class and will report its findings on Monua5, az
lnk Iiorina cadets from the fourth class were
,o,nd defcient and discharged from tne r ~
touh1 -. uvii = F. Fryer New-Jersey; George Ma
ASsIT n Lee virginia; p \. Dinsmore MichiEan. "a
Frihord 3 Williams Arizona; william n: i1Sd,U, Vrng
kicnAIu 4 and j r Franklin. Tennessee 10unS In
SON OF General Fltzhugn Lee, I anG ,r.iii
IOros is a son Of the late Brlgadlei -ueiioi"i VIZ
iairs inns n,ho died recently at Havana.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
ACTION AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS.
STEPS TO PREVENT SALE OF MILK FROM IN
FEcTED COWS IN CHICAGO.

FECTED COWS IN CfiINATO'
Chicago June 9-Public war on tuoerculosis was
formally declared last night, when the Chicaeo
Veterinary Society at a meeting decided 10 'aNe
the initiative in the matter. To that END the So
cietv called a Joint conference of theveterlnHrlanS
and phvsicians Of Chicago 70 meet on Weuhes-
day. June 81 Mayor Harrison. Governor Iahher
and the Aldermen will be invited. The purpose OF
the meeting will be to form specific plans lot inc
prevention of the sale OF milk in the chicago mar
ket that is not known 10 have come from COWS not
affected by tuberculosis. -
A committee was appointed to confer with the
Chicago Medical Society and other bodies IN
reference TO the details OF the conference Inc
papers TO be read at the conference are 70 os s
Confined to the subject OF regulating the saIe ot
milk with a view to exterminatlns me soGace a
infected milk The veterinarians VIII @ suVoynst ,bet
legislation for the inspection OF & tnT 6s ,tnod
supply the Chicago market Inc pan tna1 ssted ssed
most in favor at the meeting was In1s Sasessary
by DIT z L. Quitman. He said; ~ j. ne ctioyy
for the appointment of at least sixy G1M IPerses I
0ectors The inspectors shall then give hcenses s
70 owners whose COWS are fotnd 20 oT otT-o,.ed t
e1acted by tuberculosis. The COWS snall pc & W
every three months. The city shall sppoin1 ia, as
many milk depots for the inspection OF hc9lnI,s l
hdg,snts hy az milk as are deemed necessary Every
can ~ milk that is shipped into the city sha Dear
Tpon il the number Of the shipper 5 Hce"se'
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
TO TEST LIQUOR CANTEEN LAW.

ARRESTS AT CAMP MEADE-cAsE Will. BE CAR
RlED TO UNITED STATES COURTS.
Philadelphia. June D.-Three arrests have been
made al Camp Meade. Harrisburg 10 test
the validity OF the decision of Attorney-Ceneral
Griggs. annulling the law passed by the last Con-
gress prohibiting the sale OF liquor in Army camps
The men arrested are Sergeant Patrick Joyce and
two civilians. J. d. Moore and Charles Anderson.
They were held In 800 bail 10 answer al the
term Of the Dsuphn County Court next week The
proceedings were instituted by the Pennsylvania
Anti-saloon League. and the charge is selling
liquor without license at Army post exchange
and in violation OF an act OF Congress. Following
the county proceedings IL Is intended 20 have tho
men arraigned before a United States Commits
sioner, test the act OF Congress. IL nd
verse decision Is given In the United States DIS
trict Court appeal will be taken 20 the Supreme
Court.
The canteen is situated between the "a and ith
regiments. The Anti-Saloon League representatives
purchased tickets from men In soldiers uniform.
which enabled them 10 get beer from the two civil