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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
PITNEY AS STATE SENATOR.

Editor Rittenhouse of the Hacketts.
town Gazette, one of the most influential
and prominent Sound Money Democrat
10 journals in New Jersey, comments as
follows upon ex Congressman Pitney,
who on Tuesday was indicted into Office
as the representative from Morris county
in the Senate:
Congressman Pitney resigned his seat
in Congress on Monday, and was sworn
in as State Senator from Morris on Tues
day. In Mr.. Pitney's case 1t is not
necessary to be either generous or just.
His Congressional career is ended, for
the present at least. An intelligent con-
stituency have formed an estimate of
that service that cannot be effected by
criticism or hattering. His public SER
vices have been OF value to his country
and his constituency, and most credita-
BILE to himself Fortuitous circum-
stances opened the way and he was equal
to his opportunities. He demonstrated
talent for public service that has not
failed of recognition. In retiring from
Congress and taking up the duties Of q
State Senator in the upper house of the
New Jersey Legislature, he will find his
opportunities lessened and his reeponsi'
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
ONE WITNESS OR MoRE2

Last week the CHRONICLE represented
the chairman of the last Grand Jury as
having said '.only one witness, and that
an unwilling one, was produced in the
case against the Farmers Hotel" Tech
nically, that is not correct, for we under
stand that some eighteen persons were
subpoenaed as witnesses, of whom some
half dozen or more appeared before
the Grand Jury. There is sense, and
a most important sense, however, in
which the statement is quite correct.
For only one was witness in the sense
that he gave evidence, and even his
evidence was of an unsatisfactory char
acter.
We make this statement in fairness to
the parties complaining and to the Grand
Jury. Mr.. Batten and those associated
with him must learn that merely having
a string of names of parties who profess
to know something, or who are supposed
to know something, is not producing legal
evidence.
Our record in the matter of law en-
forcement is well known, and we are
sorry that parties having that aim in
;;sw, by their Unbalanced and ill-con-
sidered conduct defeat the objects they
profess to have in sight. If Mr.. Batten
could be induced to keep out of sight
and keep silent for year or two. some
thing might be done.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
AT the recent annual meeting Of the

AT the recent annual meeting of the
Society for Providing Medical Attend
ance to the Worthy Poor of Morristown
and Morris township it was apparent
that good work was being carried on
in our midst, concerning which the
public had very little knowledge, al
though its benefits were easily accessible
to any worthy person. A total of 54S
visits and an expenditure of over $S 0
for drugs and medical attendance but
poorly tells the story of the large amount
of suffering and care relieved. The re-
port Of the Executive committee very
properly called attention to ''the impor-
lance of the work of the society and the
good il accomplishes in a quiet and
unostentious manner. The society GER
tainly deserves more support than has
been given il"
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billties increased. He will be more di-
rectly in the eyes of the people whom he
aspires to serve in a more responsib BILE
position, and the fact that he is to-day
the logical and hopeful candidate of his
party to succeed a Governor who has
not yet taken the oath of office, must of
necessity embafrass and circumscribe
his field of action as q public legislator.
The Senate of New Jersey is an ADLER
body than the State has known in
some years, and the public have erected
high standard of excellence for Mahlon
Pitney. However logical or just these
conditions may be. they must be met.
and between party leadership that has
not measured public servants by their
capacity for public service, and the pub
hc looking for leader strong enough to
stem the tide Of class legislation and
public extravagaDce, strong men have
fallen. While Mr.. Pitney has made
place for himself in the field of National
politics and circumstances will make his
new field of activity less congenial, the
new will be more directly in line with
his ambition, and we know of no young
man in public life In this State with
whose ambitions the pubic are more In
sympathy. The wisdom of his declina-
ton Ct third nomination for Congress
was demonstrated by the returns. His
position in his party could not have been
adversely affected by his temporary re-
tirement from public life, and there was
an exhibition of superb confidence in
himself when he accepted the Senator
ship with all that it means to his future.
His position is as unique as it is inter
esting.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
D1MIcK ROE.
Depsw Named for senator,

Albany. Jan. 1S.-Hon. Chauncey M
Depew was nominated by unanimous
vote Tor United States senator at a
JOINT caucus held in the assembly
chamber last night.
Mr.. Depew was delegate at large from
the state of New York to the national
Republican convention at Minneapolis
IN 1892 and he was selected to present
the name Of President Harrison. He
was also delegate at large in 1896
and selected by the New York delega-
tion to present the name of Governor
Morton for the presidency.
Mr. Depew was for seven years pres
ident Of the Union League club Of New
York.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
LODGE NOTES.

The next regular conclave Of Odo de
st. Armand Commandery, No. 10, K. T.,
will convene this friday evening at 7.3O
o'clock.
The newly elected officers of Court
Ridgedale, No. 1915, 1. o f., were in
stalled last evening by Supreme Chief
Ranger Thomas j. O'Brien.
The next regular meeting Of Loantaka
Council. Royal Arcanum, will be held at
its rooms on Tuesday evening next, when
the grand officers will be present for the
purpose Of installing the newly elected
officers. The degree will also be con-
ferred upon two candidates. A full at
tendance is desired.
On Wednesday evening the Relief
Association of Loantaka Council elected
George G.. Smith, president; John X.
Boniface, vice president; George Moore,
secretary, and ". E. Boell treasurer.
The Investigating Committee comprises
the names of Theodore d. Pierson, VIM.
e. Day and d. FL. Rodney
District Deputy DUMMY of the indie
pendenr Order Of Odd Fellows installed
the officers of Summit Lodge last even.
ing. This evening the officers of Chat.
ham Lodge will be installed. On Mon
day evening next the deputy goes tc
Madison Lodge, and on Friday evening
to the lodge at Boonton.
District Deputy Grand Patriarch
DUMMY and staff on Monday evening
last installed the following officers o.
Morris Lodge, No 100. I. o. o. F.
Louis G. Bonnell. noble grand; Fred
Street. vice grand: Frank Person, re
coriing secretary; Fred Baker. financial
secretary; John Gregory. treasurer
Lewis Applegit, warden; Thomas
Williams. conductor; Edward Murphy
inside guardian; John Swick. outsid,
guardian; Augustus G. Paul r. s. N. G.
George T. Barnes, L. s. N G.; Michae
Zolner, R. s. s.. /; Arthur Quimby, r. s
ES.; L. M. Titman. R. S. v. G.. Theo. s
Denman. L. S.V G.;O, d. Miller. chap
lain. The following were elected trus
tees for the term: Lewis Applsgit
Edward Murphy. A. G. Paul.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
EvERYBODYS
COLUMN.
From Far Porto Rico.
Sooooooo-oooooo ooo-oooo

From Far Porto Rico.
To the Editor OF the CHRoNfCLE--
In your paper of December 8, saw
an account of the return of Morristown
soldier from Porto Rico, and it also
stated that be believed this place to be q
promising field for enterprising Ameri-
cans. Well, 1t may be So, but If you
have no objection, will give you my
views Of 1t. In the first place, there ID
no direct steamship line to New York. so
that if q person wishes to send fruit to
the United States he is obliged to run
the risk of its being in very bad condi-
ton upon reaching its destination.
Coffee Ia all controlled by rich Span
iards, and it is almost an impossibiltty
to buy this product in large quantities;
that is. II they know you wish to sell it I.
Cattle raising Is about the most prof
liable business here, as the grass is
green all the year around, and there
fore it costs next to nothing 10 feed the
cattle. But to commence cattle raising,
one must have at least 81 900 and be able
to speak Spanish or French, as all the
members Of the Spanish Four Hundred
speak French also.
During the short time have been here,
i have seen over 5000 cattle shipped to
Santiago, Cuba. and they sold at an
average price Of $50 apiece, and when /
asked the owner what it cost him to raise
them, he said not over $40 each.
While 7 am writing about cattle,
will tell you how they ship them from
here. The water is 80 shallow that steam
ers are obliged to anchor about one mile
ana d half from the shore, and then the
natives are obliged to drive the cattle in
to lighter, and then pole the lighter out
to the steamer They then faeten the
lighter alongside, and rope is tied
around the bulls horns. and it is raised
by means of a windlass.
Your account also says that the Porto
Ricans are a law-abiding people, but
must say that for the last three weeks
we have had on an average two riots
week. The military commander here
has also been obliged to forbid the pub
fishing Of several papers, as they were
tending to excite the people to rise
against the Americans.
wish to say that should be pleased
to hear from any Of the Morristown boys,
who may wish for information about the
country or its products.
RAoUL LA VALLEE,
Depot Quartermaster.
Port Ponce, Porto Rico, Jan. 1, 1899.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
MORRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE.

At the annual meeting of the Morris
County Republican Executive Commit
mite, held yesterday, L Q. Stiles of
Morristown was unanimously elected
chairman and George E. Poole of Chath.
am secretary. The petitions of w. H.
Grimes of Hanover township for the
position of State commissioner of pub
lie roads. and that of Frank Apgar of
Dover as an inspector of the States
prison, were endorsed by the Committee,
which is as follows:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

Boss Croker the other day announced
In an interview that Taramany favored
expansion and would be against Bryan
ism in the future. Relative to the for
mer he said
Every Democrat should be ia
expansionist, and we should hold on to
all we gain by annexation, purchase or
war. In this age of steam or electricity
distance is no argument against expan-
sion.
Our people will pay for standing
army, powerful navy and protection
to the flag the world over, regardless Of
expense.
The latter statement OF Mr.. Croker
| was to the effect that 1.-THE Democrats of
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

Happenings of the Wide world
Briefly and Tersely Told.
The three masted schooner Festina
was burned near South Norwalk, Conn.,.
Tuesday.
The supply steamer Glacier has ar
rived at New York from San Juan,
Porto Rico.
General Gomez is being feted all over
Cuba. He is surprised at not being in
vited to Havana
The regular statement is made that
no arrests will occur at once in the New
York poisoning case.
w. B. Bate (Dem.) has been re-elect-
ed to the United States senate by the
Tennessee legislature.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
OBITUARY.
STEPHEN SPENCER.

Stephen Spencer, aged 68, who resided
at Littleton, but is we'll known in Morris
town, died very suddenly on Monday
had left his horse in the Mansion House
sheds. Before he got out of the hotel
yard he collapsed and died in few min
utes. Death was thought to be due to
heart trouble.
several years. He was q successful
breeder Of fancy chickens, and had ex-
hibited stock at many shows. For many
years Mr.. Spencer was member of the
executive committee of Hanover Town
ship and at one time he was associated
with the firm of Shepherd, Knapp and
Co. carpet manufacturers, in New York.
Mr.. Spencer is survived by widow.
The funeral services were held at his late
home in Littleton at 10 80 o'clock yester-
day morning. lnterment will be made
at Tarrytown, N. Y. to day.
GEORGE w. DUNsTER.
The death occurred early Tuesday
morning of George W. Dunster, one of
the oldest and best known residents Of
Morristown. Mr.. Dunster had been
failing in health for about two months,
and suffered with grip two weeks pre-
yious to his death.
The deceased was so years old and had
always lived in the vicinity of Morris
town, his birthplace having been at
Monroe. He was the first superinten-
dent of the old Water Company and for
fifteen years was superintendent of Ever
green Cemetery. Mr.. Dunster served in
the civil war, having enlisted in Septem-
Der, 1861, as member of Company X,
Seventh Regiment, New Jersey Volun-
teers.
Mr. Dunster is survived by a widow
and two children-Mrs. d. Fl. Rodney
Of Court street and Charles w. Dunster
of Albeit avenue, the latter being the
present assistant superintendent Of Ever
green Cemetery.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon from Mr.. Dunster's late home on
Lincoln street.
DIMICK ROE.
Dimick Roe, aged So, died at half-past
eight on Monday morning after two
weeks illness. Death was directly due,
however, to appoplexy. Mr.. Rowe was
well known here, having been a boss
painter in Morristown for more than a
quarter Of century. He had been
identified with the Methodist Church for
nearly thirty years The deceased leaves
two sons, William and Edward, and two
daughters. Mrs. J. r. Eichlin and Mrs.
Joseph Current The funeral was held
from the late home Of the deceased, 1874
Washington street. on Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock, with interment at
Evergreen Cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
JosEPH H. CHoATE.

ambassador extraordinary and minis
ter plenipotentiary to Great Britain.
There is no doubt that the senate will
confirm Mr.. Choate for the British mis-
sion. His appointment has already been
hailed with delight in England. He is
looked upon there as worthy success
sor to the brilliant men who have serv-
ed us at ST. James.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
PRESIDENT CHARLES A. REED.

Charles A. Reed. the popular Senator
ial representative from "Old Somerset, .
who was unanimously elected to the
Presidency Of the Senate on Tuesday by
his Republican colleagues, was born in
Indiana. He was graduated from
Rutgers College, c'ass of '78, and was
admitted to the bar four years later.
After serving term in the Assembly,
he was, in 1896 elected Senator by a
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

The newspaper men of the Eighth
Congressional District have organized q
publishers association and elected the
following officers: President, Fl. G
Page of the Bayonne Herald: vice-presi-
dent, Charles G. Mcbride of the Elizabeth
Daily Journal; secretary and treasurer,
j. w. Cliff of the Summit Herald. H. B.
Robinson Of the Railway Advocate was
appointed committee of one to confer
with a like committee from similar
organizations on legislation at Trenton
affecting the newspapers of the State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

majority almost phenomenal, in his
comfy. which formerly was rock rib
bed in its Democracy. Mr.. Reed has
fine presence. he is fluent and con-
vincing speaker and deservedly popular
in the Senate and with his constituents.
That he will preside over the delibera-
lions of the Senate with honor goes with
out saying.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
UNITED STATES SENATOR KEAN

The naming of the Hon. John Kean
of Union, by the Republican caucus as
the successor of Senator James Smith,
Jr.. was eminently satisfactory to the
majority in Morris county, where the
affable ex-Congressman has hosts of
warm friends.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
New York State at the next National
Convention will be against free silver"

UNDER the caption "A Common Sense
Plan" the SUSSEX Register of Newt, n
refers to an editorial in the CHRONICLE
Of last week. relative to the recent deci-
sion Of the Supreme Court fixing the
status of Morristown as an incorporated
town and not city, as follows;
An article in the last issue of the Nor
ristown Chronicle bears the weight OF
AUTHORITY as well as inspiration, and
suggests plan for the relief of Newton
and other towns which are trying to run
city form Of government under town
ship laws. We cordially endorse the
proposition in the CHRONICLE article,
which seems sensible and inexpensive
plan of solving an intricate problem.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

SENATOR PIrNEY was a guest at the
State dinner given by President and Mrs
Mckinley at the White House last week
the first of the season. Attorney
General Griggs and Mrs. Griggs were
also among the guests.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

STATE COMPTROLLER HANCocK's an .
nual report. just made public, shows the
very handsome balance of 81. 001 ,524.45
on hand at the close Of the fiscal year,
October 81. And all this, taxpayers
should bear in mind, in the face Of or
traordinarily large expenditures for pub
buildings and improvements. A Repub-
lican administration has done wonders
for our State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
cHOATE NOMINATED.

Confirmation by the Senate Prac-
tically Certain.
Washington, JAN fS.-The president
has sent the nomination to the senate
Of Joseph H. Choate Of New York to be
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

THE flag that replaced the Spanish
colors over MORO Castle came from
New Jersey and in that connection an
exchange wittily remarks that "it's a
peculiar condition of things when the
people Of this State can't make somebody
see stars"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
SEVENTEEN KILLED.

Terrible Disaster ON the Lehigh
Valley Railroad.
Seventeen people were killed and rs
injured in a head on collision on the
Lehigh Valley railroad at West Dunel-
len, N. j., Monday afternoon. The dead
are.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

THE resignation of Congressman Pitney
was presented in the House of Represen-
tatives on Wednesday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

COLONEL ASA W. DICKINSON Of Hack
ensack, N. j., died at the residence Of his
mother in Easton, on Sunday In the
forty-fifth year of his age.
Colonel Dickinson had been Repub-
lican leader in Hudson county previous
to his removal to Hackensack, and he
had held many important positions, in
Guiding that of Deputy Collector of the
port of jersey City. He was admitted
to the bar in 1880, and for years past the
law firm of Dickinson, Thompson &
McMasters has been prominent in Jer-
sey City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

The Misses Choate entertained friends at o
delightful luncheon last Wednesday,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES.

Mrs. Fitz John Porter of Macculloch avenue
gave q charming luncheon last Wednesday
Among her guests were MRS. Hubbard, Mrs.
Hughes and Mrs. Vernam.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13

FreehOIders Discuss Matter of Re
sclndlnG Option. But Original Res
OIution Stands-Transfer Had Not
Been Made Because Prospective
Purchaser Found a Supposed
Judgment Against County.
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Hawaii's Future

What is probably the largest ship
ment of manufactured goods ever sent
to Hawaii recently started for Honolu-
lu by the w. +. Babcock. In bridge
material there were sS6,7O0; machin-
ery. s11 900: steel rails. $4,000, and con-
tractors supplies, some $4,000 worth.
MANY shipments. ranging from $4,000
TO s.. 900 worth OF manufactured goods.
were noticed on the manifest OF the
vessel. According to a report OF the
British Foreign Office, the trade OF the
Hawaiian Islands. since they became n
possession OF the United states mas
increased materially. and Its growth
will be maintained Tor many years %
lcome.-EXChange.
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is THIS THE COLUMBIA?
Four Monkeys Thrown Overboara
nv Superstitious Sailors

CAPTAIN Spicer, vino was in COM
mand of the ship Glooscap. tells in his
official log of a queer experience. The
log entry of the voyage from the Phil
ippines to Philadelphia with sugar
cargo runs as follows: August il, in
mid-ocean. lowering weather. passed n
battered derelict wreck. Wreck gave
chase; impossible to outstrip. sailors
morose and feared to look behind
many becoming almost insane. Au-
gust 21: Wreck disappeared. Weather
has lifted. Sailors knelt down and
thanked God for their deliverance. Inc
crew affirmed that they had merited the
visitation for having thrown overboar6
four monkeys which had been siNe'
them by the natives OF Iloilo.
Is il possible that the City OF Column
bia has again been sighted and Is II
some vague manner responsible 10
| this?
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ClOUs SVTecseIS Z Co.. DukHs,

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CHtcAGo-Mcrchanis' National Haak
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BERt.iN-Drcsdncr Bank
HoNGKoNG AND YOKOHAMA
HonEkonE and Shanghai Baak4n0
Corporation.
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VICTORIA AND vANCoUvER-HaA1
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Deposits Received. Loans saaAs @
Approved Security. Commercial -
Travellers Credits Issued Bite -
Exchange Bought and Sold
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY
ACCOUNTED FOR
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Kdilulanii


Situated on the east side of
kalihi Valley. The view to
Pearl Harbor is the best in the
city Of Honolulu. The soil is very
deep; no stones or rocks on the
place.
Water will be laid before pur-
ohasers are ready to build.
A space will be set apart in
memory of the late Princess Ka
iulani FOR a park.
The lots will be sold at the low
est prices in the market, will
which other real estate agent:
will not afford to compete.
Applications for lots will b.
received at our office, and will b.
given preference of choosing lot
in the order they are received.
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BISHOP & CO.
SAVINGS BANK

on October ist. 1885. and Continuing
until further notice. Savings Deposits
will be received and interest allowed
BY this Bank AZ four and one-hsif Pc;
cent per annum. The terms. rules and
regulations OF the Hawaiian Postal
Savings Bank will be adopted az far
as IL ia practicable 90 apply them and
the Cash Reserve of 10000 az required
under the Postal Act viii be main
tanned.
Printed copies ot the Rules and Reg
uiatinns may be obtained on spplIcs'
ton.
BISHOP g. co.
Honolulu. September Z. ISIS.
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The above Company will buy. lease.
or sell lands In all parts OF the la
waiian Islands: and also has houses IN
the City OF Honolulu for rent
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LIST or OFFICERS

c. ". Cooke. President: George n
Robertson. Manager: = r. Bishop
Treasurer and Secretary: Col w y.
Allen. Auditor: +. c. Jones. Il Water
house. q. r. Carter. Dir~ctora