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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
Lumber Higher

l'he advance in the price of lumber
since the first of the year savors of the
war times of the early CO.'S A promi-
nent lumber dealer recently informed a
representative Of the CHRONICLE that he
had never known so decided an advance
and that it was one which in all proba-
bility would be permanent. Hemlock
boards and timber is up $500 and $4.00
per thousand feet. North Carolina
flooring $l00, siding $500, white pine
flooring SO 80, siding $500, cutting up
pine $3.50, clear pine $500 to $500, lath
$1.00 FER thou and, and shingle 25 cents
a thousand.
The reasons given were the unprece-
dented demand and the general revival
of building interests throughout the
country.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
ST. PATRIcK's ALLIANCE.
Declares Non-CathoIic Ineligible to Mem
bership.

DerShip.
The several thousand members of the
st. Patrick's Alliance in New Jersey are
in a ferment over the publication last
week Of the action recently taken by
their national convention concerning the
exclusion of non-C Catholics from future
membership. If the member who di-
vulged the secrets could be discovered
his position would be made SO unpleas-
ant that he would wish he were dead.
What has incensed the Alliance members
is that the report presents them in a false
light, making them appear as bigoted
and intolerant. That they should rest
rest under such suspicion is particularly
CALLING to men who have denounced
bigotry 80 vehemently in other organiza-
tions.
1.-THE fact is" said one of the members,
"that we have been confronted for good
while with this situation. We couldn't
get the warm support of the Catholic
clergy because we were not Catholic
body, and we failed to appeal strongly to
mont Catholics because we sailed under
the name st. Patrick, SO our membership
did not increase, and, in fact, there were
evidences that we would soon go back.
Out of the 3,400 members of the Alli-
ance in New Jersey there are only about
three dozen non-C Catholics. Their lights
and interests in the order will not be af-
fected in any way. but it is doubtful if
many of them, would feel like retaining
membership should the exclusion of other
non-C Catholics be persisted in. The Alli-
ance is beneficial order, providing for
benefits in case of sickness and for an in
surance fee for death.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
HIS DEATH CONFIRMED.
Second Of the Skinner Boys Killed in Action
in the Philippines.

Some time ago it was reported that
William 4. Skinner, of Chester, had
been killed in the Philippines, but the
news was not confirmed until few days
since. Lieut. Charles T. Boyd, Fourth
Cavalry, of which command Skinner was
member, has written the latter's father.
In the letter Lieut.. Boyd says
When Malolos was taken vonr sou
William K. Skinner, was detached from
l. troop, OF which | had the command
and placed under Major J. f. Bells Corps
Oh Engineers, as Typographical engineer
ana mapmaker. While on this duty with
N troop escorting, near Quingua, about
nve miles from Malolos, * troop he
came engaged. This was on April %.
neavy insurgent fire came from the
'front.' and TANKS. The troop retired and
made another stand. Your son was mn
der cover doing effective work with his
carplne when his horse became loose and
started for the insurgent lines. Yonr
son ran few steps to get bis horse and
was, believe. instantly killed. He died
doing his duty to his county. His bodv
was In, n,erred in Manila. While AZ tha
Presldio he showed me the account of HIS
Drothers death in Cuba I extend NV
sympathy to you. Your sacrifices have
been unusually great. Your SON acted
as my clerk while at Presidio and later.
lie was good soldier. He never gave
any trouble and was ready for any duty.
The troop will miss him."
Louis Skinner, brother of William
4. Sklnneg, was killed in the charge up
San Juan Hill while a member Of the
seventy first New York. They were the
SOS OF Professor Skinner, for many years
principal OF the Hackettstown Public
School. William K. was 90 years old.
lie graduated from Hackettstown public
school N the class of 1894. He was a
Iemner OF the Presbyterian church and
aIso or the Christian Endeavor Society.
ne n, ENLISTED IN the Regular Army at
Philadelphia in June 1897
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
SPORTS OF
THE WEEK
Golf Quiet While Base Ball and
Tennis are Popular.

Tennis at the Field Club Orange
Played Tie with State Hospital
Ball Team-LocaI Golf Scores.
Play for the handsome silver loving
cup presented by Messrs. John and Sam
uel II. Gillespie of Gillespie Hill began
on Monday lest and will be finished to-
morrow. This tournament was open to
all members of the New York and New
Jersey Tennis League that succeeded the
Morris and Essex Tennis League. Ow-
ing to other tournaments at Southampton
and Newcastle, the number of entries
from the out of town clubs YVES much
smaller than was expected.
Such good players as R. d. Little and
Hugh Tallant of the West Side Tennis
Club of New York among others were
OH hand to compete with the local cracks
and the club members have had an op.
portunity to witness some excellent
tennis.
Probably the best matches so far this
week have been those between r D Little
and Tallant, and McKeever and Halstead
Little, the men first named winning
The finals will be played Saturday, at 4
p. M, between r. D. Little and the win
ner of the match to be played to-day
between B. McKeever and E. II. Wood
ward. both Of the Field Club, and
a contest well worth watching is certain.
The summary of theplay SO far follows:
First Round-Ralph Hickox, West
Side 7. G., heat G. F. Watson Orange
L. T. c., by default. R. d. Little, West
Side T. c., beat Leon S. Freeman, NJ. F.
c., go, 81. Hugh Tallant, West Side
4. c., beat Edgar F. Randolph, I'd, M.
F. c., go, 81. E. F. Nichols, Jr., M. F.
c., beat John S. Woodward NJ. F. G.,
so, 4-6, rs. B. McKeever, NJ. F. c..
beat G. A. Hastings, NJ. F. c., CT, 6-3.
Halstead Little, M. F. c., beat S. Fl.
Gillespie. M. F. c., Ga, OF. j. T.
Gillespie, NJ F. c., beat w. j. Evans,
M. F. c., 6-2, 6-1. E. H. Woodward,
NJ. F. O., beat Fl. T. Cochran, NJ F. c.,
81, 6-3.
| Second Round-R. D. Little, West Side
7. c., beat Ralph Hickox, West Side T.
G., by default. Hugh Tal1ant, West
Side 7 c., beat E. T. Nichols, Jr., M. F.
| G., e,1, 6-3. B. McKeever, M. F. c., beat
Halstead Little, M. &c, 64.62. Ell.
Woodward, NJ F. c., beat j. f. Gillespie,
M. F. c., -, 10. 60.
Third Round-R. D. Little, West Si6e
7. G., beat Hugh Tallant, West Side T.
c., go, Ga.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
TO COME EAST.
Former MorrIstonian Accepts Call to South
Orange Church.

Former Morristonian Accepts Call to South
Orange Church.
Rev. Ambrose White Vernon of Hia-
watha, Kansas, to whom call was
unanimously extended by the congrega-
tion of the First Congregational church,
East Orange, at the morning service
July g. has mailed to the church his ac-
ceptance Of the call.
This announcement will without a
doubt be received with pleasure by the
members of the church, in view of the
fact that not a dissenting voice was
heard in the vote for extending the call.
Personally he is agreeable, quiet, and
of modest bearing. In his character and
life he was devoutly religious, frank and
upright and of kindly disposition. He
is young man for the position, coming
as he does from comparatively small
church in smaller community. His
friends and those who know him, how
ever, are confident that he is of the right
calibre to fill the position. He is thirty
years of age and married.
To say that Mr. Vernon is well recon-
mended is hardly doing justice to the
facts, as the list of those who have sent
letters indicates. Some of them are:
President Francis l.. Patten of Princeton
University, President Thomas s. Hast
ings of Union Theological Seminary.
former Governor Morrell of Kansas, d.
W. Wilder, editor of the Western Insur-
ance Magazine, the Rev. DIR. G. j. Ryder
of the American Missionary Association,
the Rev. Asa Wynkoop, pastor of Trinity
church, South Orange, and the Rev. John
M. Thomas, pastor of the Arlington
Avenue Presbyterian church, E9st
Orange. The last two were classmates
of Mr.. Vernon in Union.
Mr.. Vernon is native of Morristown,
N. j., where his parents still side. He
received his early education at Morris
town and then entered Princeton from
which he YVES graduated in 1891. He
went to Union Theological Seminary,
being graduated at the head of his class
in 1894, receiving a fello gship. This
fellowship entitled him to two yes
study in Germany, of which he avails
himself. Three years ago, upon his Ie-
turn to the United States, he'accepted a
call to Hiawatha, where he has since re-
mained. His work there has been sue
&C ,sful and the church has had a larg
growth under his millistration. Thc
fact that Mr.. Vernon's home and most
of his friends are in the East is regarded
ss strong influence inducing his accept
ancn
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES.
Country People to be the Principal Bene-
ficiaries.

Country People to be the Principal Bene-
ficiaries.
The Legislature at its last session
authorized the establishment of travelling
libraries in New Jersey, and an appro-
priation of $1,000 was made. This
amount, it is expected, will be expended
before the end of the present year. The
State Library Commission, which con-
sists of Governor Voorhees,, Secretary of
State Wurts, State Comptroller Han
cock, Chief Justice Magic, Chancellor
McGill, Attorney General Grey and
State Treasurer Swain, is considering
plans for the project, and it is expected
that within a few weeks some definite
steps will be taken. The movement was
started by the State Federation of
Women's Clubs. 1t is very evident that
the general public is not acquainted with
the travelling library scheme, and di-
versity of ideas prevails. There were
even lawyers under the impression that
TIE State Library was TO be made port
aJle and that reference books could be
borrowed by the wholesale. But this
III upTeSsiOu LdS Deou COIIeCtCu Wy tuc cu-
forcement of rules which prohibit the re-
moval of any books from the State Lii
brary except for the use of the courts
that are held in the State House and the
lawmakers when the Legislature is in
session.
Each box purchased to make up
travelling library is to contain fifty well
selected books. The boxes are to go in
to the smaller communities where 10
circulating libraries exist. The place to
which these books are sent must have
some sort of an organization, which will
take an interest in the library, provide
distributing points and guarantee the re-
turn of the books in good condition.
The State Library Commission talk of
taxing the communities to be benefited
So a year, to be used In keeping the books
and boxes in order.
When the scheme is once in operation
it is proposed to leave each library in
community for period of about six
months. The books will be divided into
history. fiction, science and poetry. Sug-
gestions will be considered as to the
character of the books desired in the To-
calities interested.
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o. |. q w. CIRCULAR.
Is Designated as No. 1 and Issued by the
General Passenger Agent.

Is Designated as No. and Issued by the
General Passenger Agent.
General Passenger Agent t. w. Lee.
of the Lackawanna, has issued under
date Of August LIST, Circular No. 1, as
follows
The general work of the Passenger De-
partment for the entire line will be
handled from the General Passenger
Office at No. 96 Exchange Place, New
York.
All applications for rates, tickets, adj
vertising matter, information. etc will
be made to the General Passenger Agent
at the above address.
The appointments and reassignments
are as follows:
Geo. w. Hayler. Chief Clerk.
Howard j. Ball, General Eastern Pes
FeQgor Agent, with headquarters at 429
Broadway, New York. His territory
will comprise New York City, BROOKLYN
Hotoken, Newark, and all points north
and east thereof.
M. L. Smith, Division Passenger Agent,
with headquarters at Scranton, Pa. HIS
territory will comprise the main line,
and branches from Washington, N. j.,
to Binghamton, N. Y, both inclusive.
P. P. Hitchcock, Division Passenger
Agent, with headquarters at 2S9 Main
street, Buffalo, N. Y. His territory will
comprise Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
Suspe1 ion Bridge; also the main line
aad branches from Binghamton to
Buffalo.
w. G. Brayton, Division Passenger
Agent, with headquarters at Syracuse,
N. Y. His territory will comprise all
branch lines North of BinghamtOn, NY.
w. N. Babcock, General Western
Agent, with headquarters at 500 Mar
quette Building, Chicago, Ills. His ter
ritory will comprise Chicago and the
territory west thereof.
Fred P. Fox, Travelling Passenger
Agent, with headquarters at $50 Main
street, Buffalo, N. Y. His territory will
extend from Buffalo to Chicago and such
other western territory as may be as
signed to him from time to time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
Flremen TO visit.

Sussex Engine Company of Newton
has accepted an invitation to go to Wash
ington, N. j., on September 2S, they will
parade forty members strong, with a
brass band and guests.
The Newton Steamer Company has
been invited to be the guests of Dixie
mans Hose, Goshen, at their annual
parade on Thursday, October 9Th. They
will take their handsome steamer, forty
members, guests and good music.
The Kittatinnies have received and
accepted an invitation from Eagle Hose
Of Middletown to be the guests ON Thurs
day, October 18th, at the annual parade
of the department of that city. They
will appear in line with thirty y-two drill
ed men, parade carriage and guests, and
an excellent band of music.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
Post nInster FenneIl,s uniform,

1t is reported that postmasters of the
United States will be required by the
department to wear uniform hereafter,
consisting of light blue trousers with red
braid running down the legs, white
blouse with gold shoulder straps and a
skull cap with a silver star in 'front.'
Piaintfeld Courier Neaos.
just imagine our genial postmaster's
first appearance in his new official
toggery. The small boy won't do any
thing but follow and admire him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
MRS. JOHNSON'S DEATH.
Was the Mother of Mrs. Thomas w CauId-
well. of Morristown.

Mrs. Charlotte r. Johnson, widow of
the late Robert L. johnson, formerly Of
Albany, and mother of Mrs. Thomas w.
Cauldwell, of this city. and Frank r.
johnson, formerly of Morristown, died
at Gloucester, Mass, on July Gath last.
Mrs. johnson had not been in rugged
health for several years past. Some
weeks ago upon advice of her physician
she went to Gloucester, where the
braclng air appeared to be beneficial.
Her son Frank left New York expecting
to spend Saturday and Sunday with her.
He found her confined to her bed with
what was thought to be an attack of
gastritis, but not of serious character.
On Sunday her condition became critical,
death ensuing on Monday, from diabetes
from which she had been a sufferer for
years,
Mrs. Cauldwell, who was in the Adj
rondacks, was unable to reach her
mothers bedside.
Mrs. johnson had been an active mem
ber of the Madison Square Presbyterian
Church. New York city, of which the
rev. Cnarle5 EarKnursG was paStOr IOr
many years. She was especially inter-
ested in the work of the Ladies' Christian
Union. Mrs. Johnson's mother is still
living in New York at the age of 81.
Three children survive They are : Mrs.
Thomas w. Cauldwell of Morristown,
Mrs. E. p Franklin, and Frank R. John
son, of New York.
The funeral services were held from
her late residence, No. 1870 West 80th
Stteet, New York, the Rev. Mr.. Cobb,
pastor of the Reformed Church, 10th
Street and the Boulevard, an old family
friend officiating. Interment was made
in the family plot at Albany.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04

Mrs. Phebe Hedges, residing near
Summit, celebrated her 101st birthday
last week. The Herald says: ''She has
a remarkable memory, and her recoI-
lections of the long ago are very vivid /;
she remembers every war in which this
country has been engaged. Mrs. Hedges
spends most Of her time in reading, her
principal enjoyment being found ia the
Bible, and in making carpet and pretty
rugs, which she has the pleasure Of
presenting to her friends.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
CYCLING NOTES.

New York's new bicycle law abolishes
all local. regulations governing the use of
bicycles, and makes the state law apply
all over the state, thus securing unifor-
nifty. The new law secures the right to
ride on the side paths or unimproved
sidewalks. The wheelman whose oil
burns out will be allowed to ride home
with no light in his lamp, provided he
ride at no greater speed than six miles
an hour and keeps his bell ringing. The
extreme penalty for any violation of law
is fine of S..
The terror of the roads to the gree
body of sensible bicyclists is the mon
key backed scorcher. He seems -
think, Judging from the self-satisfi, /
and con eited smirk upon his simian
countenance, that people watch him
with wonder, envy and admiratio
What a mistaken monkey? If he cor
only see into peoples minds, how qui
ly would those vain notions vanish. ] e
would find that he is the object of III Y
versal disgust, hatred, detestation and
fear. There is nothing on the road that
is held in such hearty adherence and
ontempt as the scorcher. Fortunately
e fact is slowly making its way into
his dull brain, and the dangerous animal
is becoming scarce. .-Neso Bruasl0ick
Fredonidn.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
How to shop by Mail,

There is no better shopping-by-mail
store in the cot ntry than the Newark
Bee Hive, for the reason that L. s.
Plaut & Co. has made a special study of
this branch of department store merch-
andizing. Swift and accurate service is
guaranteed. Skillful choosing by a
regular trained force of shoppers and
prices the same as these at the counters.
Hence the large and constantly increas-
ing mail order trade enjoyed by the
Newark Bee Hive.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
The Latest Automobile.

The Cal says that eight Paterson
people have ordered steam automobiles
Their mechanism is very simple and
there is nothing to get out of order. The
steam is generated in small copper
boiler and the heat is secured from a
peculiarly constructed gasolene furnace
underneath, and this feature of the
machines constitutes its principal i'm
provement. These vehicles weigh only
450 pounds and it is said that the cost is
5000. The speed is practically unlimited,
for it is simply question Of turning on
more steam. The steering is done by an
arrangement similar to that of other
automobiles. There is no smell or noise,
and no paffing from the escape of steam
after if is used, new principal having
been adopted for this purpose. One of
the purchasers is physician, who has
made a careful estimate and come to the
conclusion that the expense of maintain
ing the machine will be materially less
than that of a horse, and indeed so much
so that the automobile will save the
amount Of its cost in the course of year
or SO.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
rxcnrsron to Asburx Park.

The sixteenth annual excursion of the
Methodist sunday school to Asbury Park
was no exception to that event in former
years, and 1,083 persons went to the sea-
side on Wednesday. The excursion was
ran in two sections of nine CO $ each. A
shower in the afternoon somewhat
marred the pleasure of the day. but every
body seemed pleased upon their return
with the outing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
FACTS More Interesting
: : = than
FICTION
a Few Of the Advantages OF Havina !
TELEPHONE in Your House.

The Telephone Service is quicker and
more exact than any messenger. '''->-
lt increases the facility with which
invitations may be extended and an-
cepted. ~
Telephone Service lessons the Ialorio,,s
details of housekeeping by bringing tha
tradesmen within immediate and con.
stant reach of orders.
In case of serious illness it enables tho
nurse to be in continuous Consultation
with the physician. ''s'''-S'-
Telephone Service adds immeasurahIa
to the comfort Of suburban life by bring
ing the city within speaking distance
The sense Of security inspired by the
knowledge that police or fire departs
ment may be instantly communicated
with IS great comfort.
Telephone Service adds to the comfort
OF the household by enabling the men Of
the family to give timely notice Of anv
desired change in the hours of serving
II keeps the members of family in
constant touch, no matter in what part
OF the country they may be located ''7e
Telephone Service saves TIME
STRENGTH and NERVES.
No progressive household can afford
to De without this invaluable adjunct to
comfortable living. ''--es -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
REsoLuTE's NEW OFFICERS.
Held Election and Afterwards Went to Days
on Wednesday Night.
ResoIute Hook and Ladder Compan

Resolute Hook and Ladder Company's
annual election of officers occurred on
Wednesday evening, when forty-two
members were present. The officers
elected were: w. F. Day, Jr., president;
Harry Byram, foreman; L. q. Lephron,
assistant foreman; Edw. A, Hunt, clerk;
Fred B. Cobbett, treasurer. De Wayne
Weaver was reelected steward and DR..
c. F. Halstead, drill master.
AT the conclusion Of the meeting the
members repaired to Days, where ice
cream, cake and cigars were enjoyed.
The informal speakers were Chief En-
gineer d, L. Fox, ex-Foreman George
Cobbett, Treasurer Fred B. Cobbett,
Foreman Harry Byram and Assistant
Foreman Lephron.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-08-04
RAILROADING
HIS FORTE
Success Has Followed Lacka
wanna President.
w. III. TruesdaIe Has Seen Service
in Every Branch of the Railroad
Industry--Is Thoroughly Acquaint-
ed With Every DetaiI-Eils Re-
markabIe Career.

markabIe Career.
w. FL. Truesdale, president of the
Delaware Lackawanna & Western Rail
road has the reputation of being one of
the best all-round railroad men in this
country. He has seen service in every
branch of the railroad industry and is
throughly acquainted with every deteil.
His railroad experience dates from
1859, when he began as clerk in the
Auditors Office of the Rock Island & St.
Louis Railroad. His advancement there
was rapid and by successive stages he
became cashier, paymaster and purchas-
ing agent. AS reward for faithful and
efficient service in these positions he was
made transfer agent of the road in Gef
many, having headquarters at FranE-
fort After several years service here
he returned to the Rock Island " St.
Louis in the position of purchasing agent
and very soon was made assistant to
the receiver,
During this time he was close student
of law and thereby laid the foundation
for the intricate higher duties to which
he was afterwards called.
Leaving the Rock Island & st. Louis
he went to the L)gapsport, Crawfords-
vile 81 Southwestern r. R., where he
became assistant treasurer and after
wards assistant to the receiver. Later
he became general freight agent of this
road with which he was connected for
four or five years.
In the meantime the management o.
the Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis 81
Omaha had been attracted by his work
and he was called to that line as assis
tant traffic manager. This position he
held until 1888, when he went to the
Minneapolis 81 st. Louis as assistant to
the president. His rise on this property
was rapid and he held successively the
positions of vice president, general mana
ger, president and receiver.
In 1894 he went to the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific as third vice president
and general manager, which position be
held until March of this year, when b
became president of the Lackawanna
Rajlr0ad