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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-27
SENATOR-ELECT KEAN.

John Kean, junior Senator-elect from
New Jersey, is perhaps as well and
favorably known in Morris county as he
is elsewhere throughout the State and
the CHRONICLE extends to him congratu-
lations, both sincere and hearty
He was born at Ursino, Union county,
N. j., on December a, 1859. He studied
at Yale College, and afterward was
graduated from the Columbia College
Law School and read law in the Office of
Chetwood & Magic. Mr. Kean was ad-
mitted to the bar, but law practice was
distasteful to him and he embarked in
the banking and manufacturing business,
in which he has displayed IN arked ability.
He is president of the National State
Bank of Eliz lbeth. and is its largest
stakeholder. He is one of the directors
of the Elizabethport Banking Company,
president and controlling spirit of the
Elizabethtown Gaslight Company and
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the case of Townson versus Moore,
which had begun on Wednesday. ynere
was full bench, with the exceptions OF
Justices Brewer and White. Mr.. Gar
land spoke calmly and with no evil
dence of agitation or effort. He had
read from a law volume and had fol-
lowed with the sentence, This, your
honors, is our contention"
AS the last word was uttered Mr..
Garland was seen to raise his hand and
then gasp. He tottered and fell side
wise, striking against s1chair and over
turning it as he fell heavily to the floor.
A succession of loud, deep gasps came
from him as he lay on the floor.
He was carried from the chamber
across to the room of Chief Clerk Nc
Kenney and there placed on sofa.
Senator Gallinger, who is physician.
was near at hand. A single glance told
him that the attack would be fatal
Within ten minutes from the time OF
the stroke Mr. Garland breathed his
last.
The detailed arrangements for the fu-
neral have not been completed, but
services will be held in the parlor OF
the Colonial hotel, where General Gar
land lived, on Sunday, after which the
body probably will be placed in vault
at Rock Creek cemetery, to be removed
later to Little Rock, where interment
will be made. The remains of Mrs.
Garland, who died 20 years ago, now
rest there
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ANOTHER MARES NEST.

The Washington IN. j. Star and
other Democratic papers. which, before
election, declared that in the event of
Mr. Pitney being elected Senator from
Morris county a special election for
Congressman would have to be held, are
now convicted of untruthfulness by the
facts
To cover their shame they are now
trying to raise dust by declaring that
the Fourth District, being without a
Congressman, will have no voice. in the
disposal of the treaty with Spain. Well,
it will not. And it would not have had
if Mr. Pltney had continued in Congress
for one hundred years. Our Democratic
friends are continually butting their
heads against the American constitution
The power of making, confirming or
rejecting treaties belongs to the Presi-
dent, "by and with the consent of the
Senate"
Before his resignation, Mr.. Pitney
arranged that all the interests of the
Fourth District should be thoroughly
looked after. and he yet enjoys all the
courtesies shown to Congressman by
the various departments.
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OBITUARY..
SAMUEL EDDY.

Samuel Eddy, aged 73, for many years
resident of Morristown. died on
Friday last. He had been in i'll health
for about two years, but death was due
to paralysis.
Mr.. Eddy was born on Staten Island.
For nearly half century he had been
engaged in business as New York real
estate broker He lived in Morristown
for about forty years and was mem
Der of the Methodist Church 5uring that
period. He was also trustee of the
church for several years, a member OF
the Washington Association, had been
trustee of Drew Seminary for many
years, and was one of the founders and q
director of the Morristown Library and
Lyceum.
Mr.. Eddy lived quietly here and was
held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The deceased leaves widow, twosons
and two daughters.
The funeral took place from the late
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over the boys who have been inmates of
the school during the remaining years
of their minority, after being allowed to
leave the institution under parole or in
denture." The homes of such boys are
carefully inspected, and frequent visits
are made to all minors, semi annually if
possible. Thus 49S boys have been reached
and SO homes have been inspected. Of
the boys were doing exceedingly well,
377 were doing well, 90 were not doing
well and % were doing badly.
In other words, II per cent. of the
whole number were doing well and %
per cent. were not doing well. The
former were employed, happy and well
spoken of by those in charge of them;
the latter were found inclined to idle
ness, or vicious or criminal in conduct.
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ALGER TEsTIFIEs.
The Secretary of War Before the
BOnrd of Inquiry.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Secretary Alger
appeared yesterday before the war
board of inquiry. He explained that the
larger part of the war fund had been
used for coast defenses. He said the
chiefs of bureaus often reported to him
several times day. He admitted some
defects were apparent in the early days
of the war, because it was impossible to
handle such large body of men on
short notice. He did not recall having
received complaints during the war in
regard to the army food. There was a
shortness at Santiago because the food
could not be landed.
He said that the heads of bureaus all
did their work well during the war. In
answer to a question he denied that he
had, directly or indirectly, any interest
in the selection of army camps or any
interest in any contract for materials
supplied during the war He added that
that statement applied also to the pur-
chase of transports.
Governor Beaver introduced the army
beef controversy by asking Secretary
Alger if he had received from General
Miles request that no more fresh beef
be sent to Porto Rico. The secretary re-
piled that his annual report contained
such a dispatch, General Miles stating
that there was plenty of fresh beef in
the island. General Miles had said some
thing about some beef spelling.
Reverting to the beef, Secretary Alger
said that canned beef was not used as
an experiment and that he had no pri-
vate money interest in the feeding of
the troops.
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DIsAvoWAL ASKED.
ambassador White Instructed to De-
mand Consul Roses Recall.

Washington, JAM 27-It is admitted
at the state department that instruc-
lions have been sent to ambassador
White, directing him to represent to the
German government that the German
consul at Apia and the former presi-
dent of the municipal council had, ac-
cording to the reports of the American
and British officers, violated the terms
of the treaty of Berlin, urging the Ger
man government to disavow their acts
and asking that they be withdrawn
from Samoa without delay.
Rear Admiral Kautz has been in
structed upon his arrival with the Phil
adelphia at Apia to investigate the en-
tire Samoan situation and report the
facts to the department.
Re-enforced by this report, the de-
partment will be able to follow up its
demands presented to the German gov
ernment by ambassador White, provid-
ed the report confirms the dispatches
sent by Consul General Osborne.
Department officials believe that the
Philadelphia under the orders tele-
graphed to Rear Admiral Kautz will
leave San Diego today for Honolulu en-
route to Apia. The vessel may be de-
layed in case Chief Engineer A. B.
Bates should not put in an appearance.
1t is expected that within Is days the
cruiser will reach her destination.
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holds the principal interest in the Eliza
beth Street Railway Company. He is
also interested in number of other en-
terprises in Elizabeth, and is vice presi-
dent of the Manhattan Trust Company
of New York City.
He has been actively identified with
politics for many years. In 1882 he ran
for Congress against Miles Ross, whom
he defeated by 1895 plurality. In 1884
he ran ag linst Robert s. Green, who
afterward became governor of New Jer-
sey, and was beaten by 1949 plurality.
He ran third time against William
Mcmahon and won by 637 plurality. In
1892 Mr.. Kean was the Republican can
didate for governor against George T.
Werts, who defeated him by 1926 votes,
although it is we'll understood that,
had Hudson county, at that cleo
ton, been investigated, the majority
claimed for Mr. Werts would have been
sufficiently reduced to have made Mr..
Kean governor.
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THE STATE REFORM SCHOOL.

The report Of the New Jersey State
Reform School for the 1893 is given I'M
usual interest by the recent charges made
against this institution by police justice
of Jersey City, and subsequently by the
editorial concurrence of the Jersey City
journal with the animadversions of the
Justice. In substance the charges were
that boys sent to the Reform School were
not reformed or improved, but that a
few years in this institution made crooks
or criminals of them. The official report
of the State Reform School makes no
direct answer to these charges, and, in
fact, takes no formal notice Of them; but
one part of the report bears as directly
upon them as if intended for that purpose,
The visiting agent Of the institution,
Geo. w. Shinn. reports that 'watchful
care and guardianship" are exercised
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ENFORCE CYCLE ORDINANCE.

John Henry Thomas, colored man,
while ''scorching" in Orange last week,
struck Miss Mary Thomas Condit, as she
was stepping from trolley car, with
such force that she was thrown to the
ground, sustaining fractured skull,
from which she died in ten hours.
The 'scorcher," like others of his ilk,
rode away as soon as his victim fell. He
was arrested la er, while at ball, dane
ing. and committed to the Essex county
Jail to await the action of the Grand
Jury.
The ''scorcher" is often in evidence
in Morristown, and a prompt enforce
ment of the bicycle ordinance would
prevent accidents such as brought sorrow
to many in Orange, and should bring the
heartless perpetrator to at least long
term of Imprisonment.
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WHEN?

When Morristown secures a govern
ment building it is to be hoped that it
will not be failure like the Newark
postoffice or that in course of erection in
Paterson.
Judging by the following from the
Call of Paterson there is already COM
plant as to location, at least, of the new
building. We note:
Go to the postoffice any afternoon and
you will be convinced of the fact that
when the new government building is
completed it will be necessary for the
convenience of the public to have SUBJ
station down in the center of the city
somewhere for the money order and
registered letter business 1t will be a
great annoyance to the public TO be conn
PEELED to go all the way to Colts Hill for
this business, and sub-station will be
an imperative necessity.
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TRENTON LETTER.
Continued from First Page.

ley cars and the providing of the same
with safety tenders.
4 Assemblymen King has introduced his
\ "pure beer" bill. 1t Is uncertain just
what its reception will be. Some claim
that it is satisfactory to the brewers,
while again it is r1mored the measure
is to be opposed by them.
80
The sessions on Tuesday were brief.
In the senate, Mr.. johnson, the able
leader of the majority, nominated the
Hon. John Kean, as the unanimous
choice of the Republican Senators for the
United States Senatorship.
Mr.. Martin, the minority leader, placed
in nomination for the same Office, Sena-
tor James Smith. Jr.. whom he did not
say was the unanimous choice of the
Democratic caucus. However, Mr..
Smith received six votes and some
time after roll call, and the result had
been announced, Senator McDermott Of
Hudson came in and requested that his
vote be recorded for Mr., Smith. The bal
lot stood, with this correction, fourteen
votes for Mr.. Kean and seven for the ex-
Essex statesman.
At the Democratic caucus, it is said
that the votes of at least three were cast
for Congressman-elect DAILY, for the
Senatorship. Be that as it may, the mi
nority senators were not a happy looking
lot during the ballotiug.
In the House, Assem- blyman Leon Alb
bett (son of the late Ex-Governor Alb
betD announced that he voted for Senator
Smith simply because it was decided in
party caucus His choice was not Mr..
Smith The vote in the House for Mr..
Kean was thirty seven as against twenty
three for Mr. Smith.
*xx
The sessions in both Houses were
brief on Wednesday morning.
Ia the Senate Mr.. Evans bill. author
izing an additional Issue of $25, 900 for
additions to county insane asylums,
passed.
Senator Pitney's bill for the relief of
the borough of Madison, Morris county,
and validating certain ordinances for the
extension of the territorial lines of bor-
oughs, was passed.
A bill was introduced by the Senator
from Morris allowing safe-deposit and
trust companies to increase their capital
stock, to any amount in excess of the
limit named in the act under which they
were incorporated.
The Grand Lodge of the State of New
Jersey, F. and A. NJ, in session at Tren-
ton, was, upon motion, extended the
privilege of the floor of both the Senate
and House.
The bills attending the inauguration
of Governor Voorhees, were approved. !
They amounted to So 400.
An adjournment was made at II Is
until 1855, when the Senate met in the
Assembly Chamber. with Senator John
son presiding. At 10 o'clock the roll of
both Houses was called. and John Kean |
of Union county was declared Senator
elect to succeed Hon. James Smith, Jr.,
by ballot as given above.
Both Houses then adjourned, to meet
at o'clock Monday night.
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SOME of the enterprising towns and
cities in New Jersey, which. in order to
attract manufacturing interests, have
held out freedom from taxation as a
leading inducement, will not be pleased
with recent decision of the State Board
of Taxation. 1t appears that the Bor-
ough Council of Hightstown did this in
the case of the Hightstown Electric Light
Company. The assessor, however, made
an assessment against the company,
which claimed exemption under bor-
ough ordinance to that effect. The case
was brought to the attention of the State
Board of Taxation, and the board decided
that the council had no legal right to
make the exemption, that being, under
the constitution, the province of the
Legislature only.
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An un1ucky Mortal.

.It does seem, sighed the old lady,
"that my John hain't got any good
luck in this worl' He went in the war,
an they shot off his leg. That WIZ
somethin, kaze he got a pension fer it.
But on his way home the train run off
the track, an instead O cuttin off his
good leg, so s he could git damages, it
run over his wooden leg, An to my sar-
tin knowledge he's been in life insur-
ance company ten years, an ne amt
dead yit, an pears like thar ain t no
prospects Of it. l never did see man
hold on like him p'--Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
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TURNABoUr ONLY FAIR PLAY.

The fact that not less than $65, 200
annually is paid to employees in the
State House, at the State Prison and
elsewhere in State institutions, who were
appointed as Democrats, of course, dur
ing Democratic administrations, and who
have always had the reputation of con-
tributing literally, if not voluntarily,
to Democratic campaign funds, has
caused movement to be instituted by
prominent Republican workers in the
State looking towards the employment
of persons of the same political faith as
the administration.
There is no doubt but that Just as
intelligent, honest and worthy officials,
to say nothing more, could be found
among the Republicans of New Jersey,
who would in every way discharge the
duties pertaining to public Office, as well
as the Democratic hold overs. In case
change of administration should occur,
it is only fair to ask, how long time
would elapse before orders would be
issued from Democratic headquarters for
the Republican Office holders to walk
the plank" as their places were wanted
for Democratic workers?
And we don't believe there would be
any apologies offered when the request
was made, either.
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THE Freebooter who touches Jersey
matters in the New York Press reminds
one of Finnegan's train that was off
again occasionally. He says: "For
governor in 1901 the Republicans have
strong men to select from. There is
Mahlon Pitney, David o. Watkins, j.
Franklin Fort, Franklin Murphy and
the budding statesmen who have yet to
win their spurs" How he got j. Frank
lin Fort mixed up in this bunch is one of
the things no fellow can find out.-Jer-
sen City Journal.
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THE City Council of Vineland has
adopted a curfew ordinance by which all
children found upon the streets after o
o'clock in the evening, unaccompanled
by parent or other adult, are to be sub
jected to legal punishment.
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home of the deceased, 1911 Speedwell
avenue, on Monday afternoon at
O'clock The services were conducted
by the Rev. T. I. Coultas, Rev. G.. z.
Eckman. Rev. Dr. Buttz of Drew Semi
nary and Rev DIR Freeman. Interment
was at Evergreen Cemetery.
MRS. GERTRUDE HOFFMAN.
Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman died on Satur-
day last at the Goliath House. where she
had been since the Griswold house fire
on Elm street two weeks ago. Death
was due to heart failure, which was
thought to have been brought on by
shock from the fire, for Mrs. Hoffman
was i'll after that night
Mrs. Hoffman was for twenty years a
resident of Morristown, her husband
having been practicing physician here
until his death, ten years ago. Since
the latter time Mrs. Hoffman lived at
Short Hills, where she was interested in
churca and charitable work. She came
to MOrristown again several months ago,
and had during this last sojourn been
actively engaged in doing what service
she found possible for the Children's
Home.
The funeral occurred on Wednesday
from Mccullough hall, with services at
st. Peters church. Services were con.
Quoted by Rev. DIR. HILBERT Rev. DR..
Barrows, of Short Hills and Rev. Mr..
Bottome. of Grace Church Chapel, New
York Interment was made at Trinity
Cemetery, New York.
DANIEL MEsKILL.
The death occurred on Wednesday
night of Daniel Meskill, the venerable
father of Street Commissioner Thomas
FL. Meskill, at his home 40 Spring street
The deceased was 80 years old. He
was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and
came to the United States La 1849 He
was engaged in farming at White House
for a short time and then came to Nor
ristown. Here he engaged in the work
of general contracting. Mr.. Meskill
was well liked by all who knew him.
He was man of quiet habits and in
dustrious inclinations He was MEM
Der of st. Mary's church.
MIR. Meskill raised a large family of
children, of whom four survive him.
TIE funeral will be held from the
Church of the Assumption tomorrow
morning at 9.15 o'clock.
MRS. ESTHER CRANE.
Mrs Esther Crane, VINO died on Thurs
day last, was buried on Monday after
noon from her late home, "A Speedwell
avenue. The funeral sermon was preach
ed by Rev. T. l. Coultas. Interment
was made at Chatham Mrs Crane was
was 81 years of age. She had always
lived in Morris county. She is survived
by three children. Mrs. George Weir,
Mrs. Bell Adams and Pierson Crane.
JANE JOHNSON.
The death occurred on Sunday of Jane
johnson, aged SO, who lived at So Water
street. She. had been i'll for long time
and the end was not unexpected. The
funeral services ON Wednesday afternoon
were conducted by the Rev DIR Albert
Erdman. Interment was at Evergreen
Cemetery
EvALINA GREENEY.
Evalina Greeney, aged 81. died at
Morris Plains on Sunday afternoon after
brief illness. The funeral services were
held on Wednesday morning at ii
o'clock The Rev. Mr.. Taylor preached
the sermon,
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Harrisburg, JAN Ex-senator Finn
said last night that reward of $4,000
VIII be offered by the anticipates for
proofs OF any corruption in connection
Win legislation. The eighth ballot in
the legislature showed no change in
the situation.
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DIED i'm HARNESS.
Ex-Attorney General Garland Drops
Dead In Supreme Court.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Former Attor-
ney General Augustus H. Garland was
stricken with apoplexy while address
ing the United States supreme court
yesterday afternoon and died within ten
minutes. The occurrence came with
startling and tragic unexpectedness,
changing the usual calm and dignity OF
the court into temporary confusion,
while the dying man was carried rom
the chamber in a futile effort to allevi-
ate his condition.
When the court convened at noon,
Mr.. Garland resumed an argument in
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-27
Is That rta

Little Edward Papa, why do they
call those funny looking. two wheeled
carriages hansomsl
Papa-I think it's because it takes
some han some balancing ON the part of
the drivers to keep from tipping the
horses up in the air. Chicago News.
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REPRESENTATIVES of the gas combine
in Newark, at a recent conference with
a committee from the Newark Board of
Works, agreed that after April 1st next
the price of gas per 1000 feet should be
81 10, and year later there would be a
further reduction of 10 cents per 1000
feet. To manufacturers and large con-
sumers special discount will be given.
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THE Atlantic County Court expenses
for the year are reported to have reached
$14, 979 81, a rather excessive amount, in
the opinion of the Board Of Freeholders,
as the expenses of another term are yet
to be added, which will cause deficit
this year, as only $l5, 900 has been appro-
priated for the entire expenses of court.
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NEW JERSEY was, of course, repre-
sented in the membership of the Astor
battery, which returned on Sunday from
Manila. We are proud of those who
went from the State and just as stuck
up because of the gallant record made
by the brave artillerymen from other
States
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l killed; Cape May. s5 inspected, 8
killed; Cumberland, 80 Inspected, l
killed; Gloucester, 30 inspected, 2 killed;
Hunterdon, 1856 inspected, II killed;
Salem, 200 inspected, 20 killed; Mercer,
875 inspected. SO killed. There were in
spected in the State LIZA, killed 244, at
a cost Of IS ,09S.
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PLANS have been perfected for a pro-
posed isolated hospital for the Oranges.
AS matter of public safety it is more
than passing strange that such an insti-
tuition has not long before this been
erected in our neighboring city.
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New York, Jan. FL Escaping steam
terribly scalded six coal passers on the
flagship New York at the navy yard,
and two of them are expected to die.
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A Spanish View.

1--WE VIM cried the Spaniard jubi
lantly.
s'How do You figure that out9"
s.We've got the Americans quarrel
ing among themselves. p Philadelphia
North American.