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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-06
WENT TO SEE DEWEY.
Morristown's Population Temporarily De-
creased Last Week.


Had the census taker visited Nor
ristown on either Friday or Saturday
of last week he would in all probabil-
itg been surprised to find that the
town had not grown, but on the con-
trary had smaller population than
at the time of his previous visit. This
seeming decline was not permanent,
however, and that it was even tenn
porary was due to one man. That
man was Admiral Dewey and the peo-
pie of Morristown, in common with
everyone who could possibly reach
New York, focked to the scene of the
hero's formal welcome.
One could not estimate with any
degree of accuracy how many Norris
tonians attended the naval or land pa
rades, but every train on both days
carried solid representation.
Friday was the big day One con-
ductor on that day collected 1,500
tickets, exclusive of commuters. The
receipts at the local station of the
Lackawanna averaged 81, 900 daily, for
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day. A number of extra trains were
run to this point on Friday and Satur-
day evenings in order to accommodate
the crowds of patrons.
Of those who went to see the naval
pagaent many were disappointed in
not seeing Admiral Dewey and some
did not get within half-mile of the
parade. This number included many
who paid for tickets on boats of one
or another variety but all could not
get near the Olympia or even near
the parade. The same was true of the
land parade on Saturday, though
tickets for seats along Fifth avenue
were obtained by the knowing ones.
But whether they saw the Admiral or
not everybody seemed happy. 1t was
almost a duty to feel so ON such an
auspicious occasion.
Morristown was represented III
Saturdays parade by Joseph Boniface
who marched with the battalion OF
marines from the North Atlantic
Squadron Fred. A. Trowbridge with
Troop A of Orange; Paul Jamiesor
with the 18th New York Regiment
Allyn Thompson, Frank Meeker, j.
E. VanDyke, Rufus G. Whitehead, Fay
Howe, David G. Van Glider, Edward
Rodermond and Daniel Jameson
with the Third New Jersey Volun
teers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-06
WITH THE FIREMEN.

Kitattiny Hose Company, of New
ton, are anticipating royal time
upon the occasion of its visit to Mid
dletown on October 12 The Register
says:
The company and its guests will go
by special train over the Sussex and
Susquehanna railroads, and will be
headed by that splendid organization
known as Vincentz' s Band, of Orange,
which will come to Newton the pre-
vious evening. The Kitties are deter
umined to be at the head even if they
have the last place in the line. The
parade will comprise not less than
twenty different organizations with
their bands of music. Like Easton
there are features in Middletown
that enable visitors to have a good
time outside of the parade views, in
trolley rides to Midway Park, Goshen,
etc.
Members of Newton Steamer Com
pany drilled faithfully prepara-
tory to their visit to Goshen on
Thursday, Oct. .. The handsome
steamer had place in line. and
the trip was made via the Sussex
road to Augusta, and thence by
Lehigh & New Engalnd to Goshen.
The Newton boys were entertained by
Dikeman Hose.
Fully five hundred tiremen partici-
pated in the parade at Washington
last Thursday. For showing the finest
appearance Pennington received as
prize, a handsome organ. A base ball
game between Washington and Clin-
ton resulted in the latter being de-
feated by the score of 4 to O.
The first parade of Eagle Hook and
Ladder Company, of Metuchen was
held at that place yesterday All
the principal streets were decorated
for the occasion. Hundreds of visitors
were in town and greeted the firemen
with cheers and salutes. The parade
WIS fully mile long. The visiting
which participated in the
parade were Washington Hose Com
pany, No. l, New Brunswick; Protec-
tion Hook and Ladder Company, Perth
Amboy; Washington Hose Company
No. /, Perth Amboy, and Hook and
Ladder Company, Woodbridge
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-06
LAoKAwANNA COURTESY.

Through the courtesy of General
Passenger Agent Lee, and Press
Manager William T. Hunter of
the Lackawanna representatives of the
newspapers along the line were in
yited to occupy seats which had been
arranged ON a commodious stand at
the foot of Pier No. 3, from which a
fine view of the naval parade was OBJ
tanned. There was quite a gathering
of editors and their friends who spent
the time previous to the passing of
the long line of ships, in social inter
course. Mrs Hunter assisted her
husband in receiving the newspaper
representatives.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-06

An ordinance which the police
should see is enforced provides for the
ringing of bells or gongs on wheels
when riders approach crossing. A
number of narrow escapes from acci-
dents have been observed of late be-
cause of the non enforcement of this
excellent law.
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-06
Low Rates. Perfect Service

For Rates and Particulars Address the
Contract Department, or Call by Tele-
phone Without Charge.
The times., 1899-08-29
A NEW ENGINE HOUSE.
Proposals Asked for Its Erection in
Tenieytoyyn


The District has advertised for proposals
for constructing the new chemical engine
house to be constructed in Tenleytown, at
the corner of Forty-second and Chesapeake
Streets The new structure will be located
in the square known as Friendship and
Mount Airy and bids will be received at
the District Building until September g.
If these bids are as uniformly high as those
which were received for new schools and
other proposed engine houses, immediate
rejection viii follow. The front, side. and
rear of the house win be built Of hand
made red bricks, of dark, uniform color
The sills for the doors on the first floor and
the wheel guards will be of granite. The
front, side, and rear window sills Will be
of Indiana limestone. The cellar door sill
and area coping will be of North River blue
stone. The engine-room will be wainscoted
with Georgia pine. The roof Of the build
ing will be of blue slate Should the bids
be satisfactory, the Commissioners will
probably award the contract as coon as
possible, that the work may be begun at
an early date.
The times., 1899-08-29
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday follows: William Lord so
years; John f. Rodgers, SO years; Hannah Me-
Grach, 6s years; Anne jackson, Il years; Thomas
Rideout. 30 years; John W. HorstmanD, 81 years;
Margaret Hayes SO years; Jane Spillman, 35
years; Jane Conway, 81 years; Samuel Hewitt
SO years; William Cox, q years; Alice F. Weems,
% years; Louis c. Hammersley, q years; lump
Ellis, 10 years; Sadie Smith Tant, is years;
years; Mary Lewis 6 months; John D. Lee .
months Spurgeon R. Davis, l month; Alice
Gilbert, IA days; infant of Hattie Bird 5 days;
Mary Richards, ! day.
The times., 1899-08-29
Arrivals at the Hotels.

ST. James-W. L. Johns, New York; ]. H.
Harris, A.. r. Smith, and /. ]. Bachman, Phila-
delphia; j. NJ. Taylor, Cincinnati; r. s. Parker,
Kentucky.
Normandie-T. j. weathers and B. NJ Darnaby,
Avon. KY
Arlington-C. n. Albers, St Louis; J. Sanders.
New York; j. J. Sullivan Philadelphia
Shoreham-J. c. Mayer, Cincinnati; j. J. Ken
nedy New York; W, NJ. Hough, st. Louis
Cochran-4C. Fl. jackson, Louisville.
Welington--C. S. Hammond, New York.
National-A. W. Peck, Philadelphia; S. P
Anderson H. s. Craft, and W. F. Eagan, New
York.
Riggs-w. H. Mack and C. E. Benham, Cleve-
land; f. F. Colyer and j. K. Averill, New York
Ebbitt-Capt ]. J. Weyler, o. S. A. J. A.
Miller, Providence, r. l.; a. b. Preston, Viz
ginia.
RaIegh-C A. Yolkmor, Baltimore; V. C..
Derby, Philadelphia; j. A. Whttemore, Detroit;
T. j. Hogan, Chicago; p. sf. Layman, Newark,
N j.; S. P. Anderson, New York; W. D. Miller,
Terre Haute.
Metropolitan-A NJ Cooke, Chicago; j. A.
Smith, New York; Hon. j. f. Rixey Virginia; I;
j. p Gaffany, Maryland.
The times., 1899-08-29
CHANGES AMONG FIREMEN.
Chief Paris Recommends Dis
missnI and Promotion.

Chief Paris Recommends Dis
missnI and n Promotion.
Joseph Paris, Chief of the Fire Depart
ment, has reported to the District Commits
sioners that Probationary Private l. n Bur
ton, of the department, became intoxicated
last Saturday and was arrested by the po-
lice on a charge of disorderly conduct and
assaulting an officer. After depositlng $40
collateral Burton was released, the next
morning forfeiting his money in the Police
Court Chief Paris recommends that the
fireman be removed, and that A. d. Evans
be appointed to fill the vacancy, the latter
to be subject also TO the usual probationary
term.
Chief Paris also recommended that Pri-
vate Thomas O'Connor be promoted to the
position of assistant foreman, vice John A.
Walsh, who was recently promoted to be
foreman He likewise recommended that
Daniel OConnor be appointed a member OF
the Fire Department, TO serve in the place
made vacant by the promotion of O'Connor.
The appointment is TO be subject to proba-
tionary term of twelve months.
The times., 1899-08-29
Work ON the sIonun,ent

Scarcity of iron material has caused the work
OF Strengthening the elevator columns IN the
Washington Monument TO be suspended for
brief time but Custodian Hawkins says il will
be resumed within short time. Some time
ago." said Mr.. Hawkins, ''it was noticed that
some OF the braces OF the elevator shaft had
buckled. and it was decided to strengthen them
by putting fat bars Of iron each side OF the
braces and boiling them together About half
the work has been completed, and the rest Of it
will be finished soon more iron can be ob-
tanned. The monument is perfectly safe and the
elevator is running regularly, the braces only
being added for precaution''
The times., 1899-08-29
The chicaeo,s Long voyage.

Rear Admiral Howison's flagship. the Chicago,
arrived at Rio de Janeiro Saturday from
Cape Town. She win visit other ports in South
America and then start northward in time to
reach New York by October /. II is probable
that she will get to New Work few days ahead
OF schedule time in order 10 be present at the
reception Of the Olympia and Admiral Dewey.
The Chicago left New York in April last, and
on her return there win have completed voy-
age Of about 10000 miles The principal object
OF the voyage MAS 10 show the Stars and Stripes
at ports where The American standard had not
been seen for some time. The voyage was largely
without incident except at Tangiers, Morocco,
where the arrival Of the Chicago was coincident
with demand Of the United StatA for the pay
ment OF certain claims Of American citizens
against the Sultan OF Morocco. The money was
paid promptly.
The times., 1899-08-29
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA Va, Aug. 2s,-Garret Hulfsh,
father of North Hulfsh, of this city died at
his home, Haymarket, Va, on Saturday evening.
He was eighty-seven years of age, and at one
time resided in Alexandria.
James Webster colored, today reported to the
police that his horse and buggy had been stolen.
The team subsequently recovered.
An injunction today served on Mayor Simp-
son, the Baltimore and Rho Railroad Company,
and Capt. Herbert Bryan TO restrain the Bryan
Fertilizer Company and the railroad company
from laying a railroad siding the Strand for
their benefit. The case will be heard at the
next term of the Circuit Court, which meets in
this city on September Is. The injunction was
issued by Judge Nicol, at Manassas, on Satur
day last, on the petition of Annie l.. Moore and
others, to restrain the city council of Alexandria
from permitting the work to be done. In 1894
the city council granted permission to the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company to lay the
turnout, but 1t is ceutended that as the Bailti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company has no State
charter. the council had no right to grant the
permission
Liberty, N Y, Friday last, aged rty-ive
years.
Robert stribling and William Mills, who were
arrested in this city on a charge OF having as
saulted colored girl in Fauquier county have
been committed to Jail at WaTrenton TO await
the action of the grand jury of Fauquier county.
Six deputy collectors have been appointed for
the Sixth Internal Revenue district, with head
under the civil service rules the deputy coilec-
tors can be removed at will by the collector
and that snch political pressure has been brought
TO bear on Collector Agnew that he will dsplaee
all Democratic doputy collectors and replace
them with Republicans.
severe rain storm yesterday afternoon badly
damaged the Manassas branch OF the Southern
Railway, and caused delay OF several hours
in the arrival of trains.
The marriage Of Miss Grace Lee, OF this city
and Robert L. Ponton, of Charlottesville which
occurred in Baltimore, Nd, January Il last has
just been announced
The committee on streets of the city council
met committee OF the business men tonight
and discussed the proposed improvements OF
streets. The committee decided to recommend to
the city council that sewers be constructed in
Washington Street to King Street and from
Washington Street in Cameron Street to Pitt
Street and in Queen Street to Pitt Street The
committee will also recommend that the roadway
in Washington Street frem King Street to Orsnoco
Street be improved by parking in the centre
with 1S-foot roadways of gravel on either side o!
the parking. special meeting OF the council
win be held one night this week hear the re-
port Of the committee.
The times., 1899-08-29
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to Min
ME J. Fcaganes and Lew Butler, of Culpeper
county, Va; Frank A Throckmorton and Bessie
G. Station, of Richmond. Va; Horace Brown and
Polly Plowden; George Hawkins and Martin Rich;
Andrew T. Pitts and Nora A. Jones, of Caroline
county, Va; William r. Brock and May c. At
kinson; Creighton Z. Marshall and otelia L.
Frank; John Richards and Bessie Steward;
Thomas Weir and Margaret V. Yount; Hugh J.
McCabe and Minnie Z. Reese, Of Baltimore Md;
George ". Starke and Lille E. Saul; James l..
Robinson and Lucy Holtz Of Good Hope, ID. c.;
William F. Poulton and Susan Fitzgerald; Will
liam II. Hall and Ada Bond; Edward W. Bundy
and Rosie Smith
The times., 1899-08-29
John Hockmeyer,s win.

The last will and testament OF John Hook
meyer, filed yesterday, bequeaths all his property
and belongings to his wife, Caroline NJ. Hook
meyer, and appoints her executrix. The wiz
bears the date December %, 1893.
The times., 1899-08-29
A Roy loses His Hand.

Joseph Richardson, sixteen years old, had a
narrow escape from death, at the corner OF
Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue southwest
at about 10 o'clock last night, while trying TO
cross the railroad tracks in front of a south
bound train on the Southern Railway Richard
son saw the train coming, and the gates were
down, but he attempted to cross. He was struck
by the pilot OF the engine just as he cleared the
tracks and was thrown to the ground He threw
out his left arm and the engine wheels passed
over it just above the wrist. Richardson was
removed to the Emergency Hospital in a patrol
wagon, where it was found necessary to ampu-
tate the hand. At early hour this morning
he was resting easily. Richardson lives with his
parents at 222 G Street southwest
The times., 1899-08-29
Excavnting at the Print,n. omce

The excavation for the new Government Print
ing Office has progressed to such an extent that
Lieutenant sewell, the engineer officer in charge,
eNTsScts that by October Is the laying OF the
foundations may be commenced The excava-
tion may not be wholly completed on that date
but portion of the area will have been dug TO
its full depth, permitting the laying of the
foundation to begin. This will be done by day
labor, which, although more costly is expected
by its. superior quality to fully compensate for
the additional expense.
The times., 1899-08-29
scalp cut by a stone.

William Merriam, sixteen years old, was struck
the head with stone, thrown by some un-
known person, while passing along Pennsylvania
last night The stone cut through the scalp
and the wound bled profusely. Merriam was
taken TO Providence Hospital, where his wounds
were dressed and he sent to his home, corner
of Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast.
The times., 1899-08-29
UNEEDA BISCUIT
Movem.ent. of warsbins.

The Navy Department has been informed that
the collier Abarenda, with a cargo of coal for
the United States coaling station at Pago Pago,
Samoa, arrived ar Apia on August 10. The sup
ply ship Glacier sailed on Saturday from Hong
kong for Apiri, Philippine Islands. The Panther
has arrived at San Juan, Porto Rico, and the
Marbehead has left Acapulco, Mexico, for san
Francisco The Marblehead may stop at san
Diego. The battleship Massachusetts, LETT New
port yesterday morning for exercise at sea.
The times., 1899-08-29
Remembered His ReIotiyes.

The last will and testament of the late Patrick
Duffy, dated August 6, 1859, was filed with
Register hcGilI yesterday. 1t bequeaths his real
and personal property to Thomas Duffy.
brother living in Congo, Ohio, and to two SIS
ters, Catherine Lyons, OF Youngstown, Ohio, and
Mary Flynn, of County Galway, Ireland John
d. Leonard and John A. Coughlan are named as
executors
The times., 1899-08-29
Hurt i'm n Collision,

Thomas Bell, colored collided with wagon
while riding bicycle along New York Avenue.
between Sixth and Seventh Streets northwest,
yesterday, and thrown from his wheel. lie
sustained a severe cut ON the head and was
taken to his home, 916 Sixth Street northwest,
where he received medical attention.
The times., 1899-08-29
Census Office Appointments.

Director Merriam, who has been North on
vacation, will resume his duties today at the
Census Office. Many applications for positions
as special agents Of the department are constantly
received A notice is being prepared 10 the effect
that appointments of this character will not be
made until next June.
The times., 1899-08-29
EXCURSIONS.
Chevy Chase.

Chevy Chase Lake has put on new red dress
this week, and the brilliant garb is wonderfully
becoming 10 this beautiful resort. The thousands
OF fairE lights, the huge set pieces, the fancy
loops Of lights, and tie boats on the lake are
all Of uniform color red. The water too. seems
il il was ablazc. Dancing still continues to
be the most popular OF all the many attractions
at the lake, while Prot. Donch's band plays all
the Bew music. The electric cars to the lake
every three minutes.
The times., 1899-08-29
A Decision Reversed.

The Comptroller of the Treasury has reversed a
decision OF the Auditor for the Navy Department
in which the latter held that a marine cfieer
appointed from civil life was entitled TO mileage
in joining his station upon his first assignment
TO duty The case was raised by the appiica-
tion of William II. Parker lieutenant OF ma
rines. who Travelled from Washington 10 Boston
in response TO an order directing him to proceed
to the Boston navy yard.
The times., 1899-08-29
A suit for an Accounting.

Walter G. Duckett, in his capacity as trustee
and Edward S. Westeott, treasurer of local
building association, yesterday fled a suit in
equity against Thomas A. Carr and Ellen E.
Carr, his wife, to secure the sale of certain real
estate and TO compel an accounting. 1t is al
legged that Carr failed to comply with the terms
OF certain deeds Of trust
The times., 1899-08-29
Inspector Boardman Thanked.

Major Sylvester has written letter 10 Inspector
Robert BoardInan, of the detective force,
plimenting him on the able manner in which he
handled the Funk case. The major states in
the letter that the thanks OF the department are
rendered to the Inspector for his conduct in
connection with this case.
The times., 1899-08-29
petition i'm RnnI,ruptcy.

John H. Buscher. butcher, having stall
in the Centre Market, yesterday fled petition
in voluntary bankruptcy in the District Supreme
Court. His liabilities Sle. .79i, and his
SETS $lf 41S of which amount $40 41e is set down
as debts due on open accounts. His attorneys are
Bigelow & Bigelow.
The times., 1899-08-29
S. Kann, Sons & Co., ais1'a asgts' ssa ss,,,.

streets About one-third of the area is
cleaned only once a week one-third twice
a week, and the remaining third daily. by
hand labor. He thinks that all the streets
should be cleaned daily and none less than
three times week TO give eminently sat
isfactory results
The times., 1899-08-29
Objects to the windows.

John A. Baker yesterday filed a suit in equity
against Frederick schafer for an Injunction to
restrain the erection of a wall on lot located
on Louisiana Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
the wall and the complainant objects to the
openings.
The times., 1899-08-29
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
The Census Omce BniId;nr

The construction of the Census building is now
being pushed rapidly, and it will probably be
ready for occupancy prior to January L, 1900,
the date stated by the contract for its compile
ton The structure has nearly attained
uniform elevation of eight feet.
The times., 1899-08-29
sTREET LIGHTING
AMuSENiENTS TODAY.

Kernan's-Moulin Rouge Burlesquers, afternoon
and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-High diving and trick
swimming.
Glen Sligo -Amusements
Glen Echo Park-Band concert.
Excursion to Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester,
today at 10 a. m, 2:30 and 6:30 p. IN.
Excursion to River View; steamer Samuel ].
Pentz, today, 10 a. M, 2:15, and 6.45 p IN.
The times., 1899-08-29
Bay Ridge.

The Young Peoples Social Club will give
thesr third excnrsion to Bay Ridge Wednesday,
August 80. Trains leave y. & O. station at 0:s0
a. q. and 4:3o p. m. This will be the last ex-
cuFsion given by this club. and they win use
every eDdeavor to make this the most enjoyable
excursion Of the season.
The times., 1899-08-29
Ube - Win1es
TUESDAY, AUGUST %, 1899.
The weather PREDICTION.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair Tuesday; Wednesday threatening: prob
ably showers; continued moderate temperature;
fresh eastery winds
The times., 1899-08-29
THE SUN AND MOON.

Hlghest temperature yesterday, p. m.......... IS
Lowest temperature yesterday, g a. m..........1. Z.
The times., 1899-08-29
SMITH OF LONDON FREE
He Proves Not to Be the Chicago
Embezzler Davis.

After InexcusabIe Delay ON the Part
of the windy City Police the Brit
ish Merchant Is ReIeased--He Bears
No III VIII Against the City
for His Embarrassing Detention.
The times., 1899-08-29
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR AUGUST.

Sun rose. .....5:27 AN. Sun sets .6,S7 PM
Moon rises. .I2:lS A. NJ Moon sets. ..............
The times., 1899-08-29
TIDE TABLE.

New. ................ 9th Full .21st
First quarter......14 18th Last quarter. .27th
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07

F. E. Mason. president OF the
Poultry Association, has on exhibition
pair Of light Brahmas. the finest
ever brought out 10 the West and
which the judges have given a score
OF 50 l-l6. which is considered remark
ably high. This pen also bids fair 20
win the sweepstake prize OF the show.
l.. NJ. Cobbledick, superintendent OF the
show, has the best Barred Plymouth
Rock cockerel ever exhibited on the
coast and which has been awarded
first prize.
Judges Henry Berrar and Charles
r. Harker have been buslly engaged
all day. and up to this evening have
announced the following awards:
Barred Plymouth Rocks: Pens-First. G.
A. sealy. San Jose; second. F. Forbes.
Napa: third. w. II. Arps. Oakland; fourth.
Oakland. Cocks-First. W. II. Arp. Oak
land; second. o. J. Albee. Lawrence; third.
F. Borbes. Napa: fourth. Willow Poultry
farm Fruitvale; fifth, John Howe Oakland.
Cockerels-First. second and fourth. l.. n.
Cobbledlck. Oakland; third. W. II. Arps.
Oakland; fifth. osgood & Sons. Oakland.
Hens-First. W. II. Arps. Oakland; second.
F. Forbes. Napa; third. W. II. Arps. Oak
land: fourth. George Sherman. Berkeley;
fifth. o. J. Albee. Lawrence. Pullets-FHrst.
W. II. Arps. Oakland: second. F. Forbes
Napa: third. ". II. Arps. Oakland: fourth,
James Naismth, Oakland; fifth. +. Forbes,
Napa.