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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
How silver Dimes Are Made = Love
Causes Her Death--A Good Lit
tie Boy, SO Mamma Says.

In making the little pieces of silver
money commonly called dimes the sill
yet bullion is first melted and run into
bars that weigh two pounds each.
These bars are then run between great
rollers and are thus fiattened into strips
of the thickness required for dime
making.
The strips, after having been treated
with kind of tallow preparation to
keep them from being scratched. are
put through machine that cuts them
into the proper shape. The pieces thus
prepared are put into the feeder of the
printing presses, and they go to the
die at the rate of 5000 an hour, or 100
minute.
The printing dies are ponderous
things, and the smooth pieces of silver
when pressed between them are slight
ly expanded Here they receive the
letters and figures designed for them,
have their edges corrugated and are
finished
The finished dimes are dropped by
the machine into a receiver and are
taken charge of by the counter. The
machine used by him is simply a tray
having raised edges extending across
its surface at such distance apart
that a dime fits exactly between them
To fill the spaces on the tray just 1900
dimes are required. On to this tray
the dimes from the receiver are poured
the tray is rapidly shaken by the coun
ter, and the dimes settle down until
all the spaces between the raised edges
are Tiled.
The counter then brushes the sur
plus dimes back into the receiver emp
ties the contents of his tray into box
and is ready for more money from the
receiver. so he continues his work I'M
til all the dimes have been counted.
In all silver coins from the dollar
down variation of ~ grains is al
lowed. In silver dimes, however, the
deviation from the standard is so in
significant that they are not required
to pass through the weigher's hands, as
do the larger pieces of silver money.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

When the Third Avenue railroad in
New York city laid its cable conduit, a
considerable quantity of cement con
crete was used ON the underground
structure, then regarded as a perma
nent and time defying work. Now it is
being transformed into an electric con-
duit railway, and the needs of the
work require much of the old concrete
to be removed. 1t is being painfully
Clipped out with cold chisels. for it is
the hardest concrete ever seen in New
York. The singular part of the matter
is that no more concrete of the kind
originally used can he found, the con-
tractor who supplied it having gone out
Of business after, for onces furnishing
material that was too good.-Electrical
Review
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

The report of the British consul in
Venezuela, Mr.. lIaggard. ON bird hunt
ing win rouse the Indignation of all
friends of feathered life and ought to
bring a blush Of shame to the cheek of
every wearer of an aigret which would
make cosmetics quite unnecessary. AS
to aigrets, Mr., IIaggard says that the
number of birds killed in 1898 for this
purpose was 1.33S. 1873. No less than
$40 birds have to be killed TO produce
less than "a pounds of the smaller
feathers. 1T is to be feared adds
the consul, that this waste will with
in an appreciate time exhaust the
supply 1t is not surprising that he
sums up the case as really appalling"
Springfield Republican.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
Love Causes Her Death.

There is something really pathetic in
the way a mother butterfly builds a
nest for her children In the first place
the little home where the eggs are de-
posted represents a great deal of sac
rifice, for it is lined with several layers
of down plucked from the mothers
own soft body. The eggs, having been
laid carefully upon this luxurious. pref
ty couch, are protected by an equally
pretty coverlet made of the same mate
rial These butterfly bedclothes are
often arranged with an intricacy that
is quite curious and perplexing. Some
times a bed is made SO that each sep
arate delicate hair stands upright thus
giving the entire nest the appearance
of a little brush of downy fur. Then
again the eggs are laid spirally round
tiny branch, and as the covering fol-
lows their course the effect resembles
the bushy tail of fox only the nest is
more beautiful than the brush of the
finest fox that ever roamed over coun-
try. The building of this downy nest
is the last earthly labor of the mother
butterfly, for by the time it is complet-
ed her own delicate body is denuded
of its natural covering, and there is
nothing left for her to do but die, a
sacrifice which she promptly and he
roically makes in the interest of the
coming butterfly generation.-Chic
Record
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
THROUGH vEsTlBULED TRAINS.

Consisting of STANDARD Pullman and
Wagner Buffet Sleeping Cars, and luxur-
ious Vestibuled Day Coaches, lighted by
gas are run every day between New
York and Chicago via the Lackawanna
and Nickel Plate Road, making the most
comfortable and cheapest route from
New York, Scranton, Binghamton and
Elmira, to Cleveland, Fit. Wayne, Chicago
and the West. The dining cars and the
meal stations on the Nickel Plate Road
are operated by the company, and serve
the best meals at reasonable prices. The
through day coaches are in charge of
colored porters whose services are free
to both first and second class passengers
Rates via this route are lower than via
other lines. For information, call on any
ticket agent of the D.. L. W. or address,
F. j. Moore, General Agent, Nickel
Plate Road, 29l Main street, Buffalo,
New York
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
Lively Game.

Get large sheet or tablecloth and a
small feather. Have the company take
hold of the edges of the sheet and form
a ring, Then some one blows the feath-
er into the air, and all must do their
part TO keep it in the air and not let it
touch any one, and so it is blown from
one side to another while the efforts
made to keep it floating are very fun
ny. Sometimes in the excitement of
keeping the feather up some one will
forget all about holding the sheet up,
and then more excitement and fun fol
low.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

elias little Fred becn good today2"
asked, as on my knee
He sat. his head upon my breast,
And thus he answered me:
"oh, pretty good; but once er twice
pulled the kittens tail,
An ! hurted me on our ole sink
A-fishin in er pail.
81 left my steamboat on the stairs,
An Bridget smashed it bad
A-fallin on it, an | cried.
Fer was awful mad.
al wet my feet an lost my hat
An had a fight with Ted,
But I've been pretty good today,
Fer that's what mamma said.
ooh, ] forgot | run away
Ter see a lot CT men
A-layin pipe, an they was cross,
An | come home again
San it scared mamma most ter death
Ter hey rue gone you know,
But I've been pretty good today,
Fer mamma told me so.
81 hain't been good ter Baby Bess-
Not all the time" qroth Fred;
''But, papa, I've been pretty god,
Fer that's what mamma said"
My honest Fredl kissed his brow.
Dear, erring little sprite!
But maybe he is right.
When mamma says that he is good,
! must believe It's so,
No matter what his pranks may be.
For doesn't mamma know?
Mary NJ. Currier in Good Housekeeping
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

Fuddy-There is one thing l like
about Spawett, He is always ready to
recognize whatever qualifications any
body possesses.
Duddy-A good trait
Fuddy- That's what | say. He was
speaking of Tinifer the other evening,
and Sparrett said that Tinifer had his
limitations. Now, consider that was
really generous in Sparrett, There are
men who would not have admitted that
Tinifer had even limitations. Boston
Transcript
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
old Enough For something

Flossie-M Mamma, want some water
to christen my doll
Mamma-No, dear. 1t is wrong, you
know.
Flossie-Well, then, want some wax
topwaxinate her. She's old enough now
to have something done to her.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

you should read Poor Richards
maxims," said the serious citizen.
Il don't know" answered the young
man from New York city. IF / were
really ambitious to put money in the
bank, believe I'd rather have few
pointers from Rich Richard. Wash
ington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
saance For the Mishta

Joe Qainn, supposed manager OF the
Cleveland insists, says that notwith-
standing the poor showing made by the
team, also that it was practically a
team without home, the club would
come pretty close to getting out even
on the season. Quinn also stated that
next season would find him playing
second base for the Browns, New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
Leading Pitchers.

Washington leads all clubs in the
matter Of pitchers tried this season
The II pitchers who at various sea-
sons drew salaries, including, of course,
those who are still on Washington's
list, are Killen, Mercer. Dineen, Ba-
ker, weighing, Dunkle, McFarIan,
Herring, Carsey, Fifield, Magee and
Evans.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
A Wise PREACHER.

Mr.. Jones-That new preacher knows
his business.
Mrs. Jones What makes you think
so?
Mr.. Jones-He waited until Bobby
got whipped before he tried to con-
vince him that fighting was wrong
Kansas City Independent
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01
whr pewey cut ,he Mnniln Cable.


Being asked by an intimate friend if
he really cut the cable between Ma
Mia and HOngkong, not to shut off the
Spaniards from home orders. but rath-
or TO get beyond quick reach of the
United States navy department, Dewey
suavely said: We had no apparatus
For cabling ON board ship, but even if
we could have obtained it the cable
company would have been obliged to
refuse to receive or transmit messages
in that way. 1t could not have afford
ed to do anything that would enable
the Spaniards, in ease they returned
to power in Manila after the war, to
withhold payment of their subsidy.
Don't you think these reasons are good
enough ?"-Ladies' Home Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-12-01

First Lady Clerk There goes the
meanest woman in town.
Second Lady Clerk Who is she?
First Lady Clerk-I don't know, but
she Is always coming in here and want
ing something we haven't got. Chica-
90 Record
The times., 1899-07-18
FUNERAL OF COL. c. H. BROWN.
The Interment VIII BE Made at Ar
Iington This Afternoon

The remains of Col. Charles II. Brown.
late Assistant Chief of the Division OF
Loans and Currency. Treasury Depart
ment, who died at Pittsfeld, Mass, on
Saturday morning. arrived here late last
night. The funeral will be conducted this
afternoon at Ais O'Clock from the resi-
dence Of Col. Joseph Noble. 2016 Fifteenth
Street northwest, the Rev. Dr. ]. e. Butler,
OF the Luther Place Memorial Church, Of
iiciating.
The remains will be escorted TO Airing
ton. where the interment is to be made by
Burnside Post, G. A. r.. of which the de
ceased was the past commander The burial
service Of that organization Will be per-
formed at the grave.
Colonel Brown was sixty three years of
age. He resided the greater part of his
life in Stamford, Conn. although he was
born in New York City. He was made a
first lieutenant Of the Twenty eighth Con-
necticut Volunteer Infantry at the begin
ming of the Civil War and was promoted
TO the captaincy of the company. He was
mustered cut of service because of disa-
bility as brevet lieutenant colonel. and in
1864 he was appointed to a position in the
War Department, shortly afterward. how
ever. being transferred to the Treasury,
where, with the exception OF three years
during the first Cleveland Administration,
he remained until the time of his death.
| For several years prior to 1893 he was su-
| perintendent of the Craig Paper Mills at
| Pittsteld. Mass, where paper is made ex-
| tensively for Treasury and bank notes.
The times., 1899-07-18
S. KANN, SONS & CO., EFfHRR maRKr4 ANR SPACE
THE sMoKE NUISANCE.
only Seventeen Days Left to Pre-
pare for Its Abatement.

parc for Its Abatement.
The law for the prevention of smoke in
the District of Columbia will go into ef-
feet August >. Owners of manufacturing
plants and business establishments are be-
ginning to wonder what action the District
Commissioners are going to take in order
TO secure the enforcement of the act.
The act became a law on February 2
last, but Congress allowed six months for
it TO become effective That term will ex-
pire within seventeen days, and all per-
seas owning, renting. leasing, or occupy
ing factories, hotels, or other business es-
adjustments which have smoky chimneys
will be liable to a fine OF from $40 to S1Oo
for each violation. each day that the nui-
sance is maintained being regarded as a
violation.
Many persons have failed to understand
the law Hence, there is much anxiety
regarding the probable action of the Com
missioners, as August , approaches. Thus
far the municipal authorities have failed
to take any kind of action. The law does
not require the PRONUNCIATION Of regulations
and the Commissioners will, therefore
make none. II is simply provided that the
emission of dense or thick grey or black
smoke or cinders from any smokestack used
in connection with any stationary engine
steam boiler, or furnace of any descrip-
tion. shall be declared a nuisance. The
law does not apply TO chimneys of build
ings used exclusively for private residences.
Although the Commissioners have not as
vet taken any action looking toward the
enforcement of the law they will require
an inspector of the Health Department
TO prosecute all persons guilty OF viola
tions Dr. Woodward, Health Officer, when
seen by a Times reporter yesterday said
that he had not yet decided upon a smoke
inspector, but would shortly recommend
that one ct the inspectors of the depart
ment be detailed TO look out for viola
tions Of the law He said the law does
not require the use of smoke preventing
devices. Ii is intended TO operate against
smoke whether devices or no devices are
used
Persons will be prosecuted he said,
without regard TO whether they have or
have not smoke consumers. No regula-
tions will be prepared. No notice will be
served the law having already allowed
six months notice for the installation of
smoke consumers or otherwise lessening
the smoke evil. The first notice 10 any
violator OF the law will be the warrant
that will be served"
II is understood that while the Com
missioners will enforce the law to the
strict letter they will be lenient with par
ties who have signifed an intention by
act or otherwise of abating the nuisance,
/ and that plants and factories in the sub
urbs where there ara few houses will not
/ be as closely watched as those in the cen
/ tire Of the city. Hotels, particularly, will
1 be watched
The times., 1899-07-18
A Hay SCALE ROW.
Residents From Anacostia TO Make a
Determined Protest.


The proposition to remove the Anacos-
tia hay scales from that part OF the city
10 place in Brightwood Avenue. op-
posite the Maryland House, which has
so thoroughly aroused the people of Ana
costa and vicinity, Will be the subject
of public hearing at the District Build
ing this morning The conference will
take place at II O'Clock. md Anacostians
are expected to turn out in force and op-
pose the removal OF the weighing machine.
The scales at Anacostia are owned by
the District and are located in front of
the Anacostia postofice. According to the
annual custom. the right TO use the scales
during the present fiscal year was sold to
the highest bidder, who, II appears, is de-
sirous OF having the scales removed TO the
vacant space In front of the Maryland
House, in Brightwood Avenue. There are
now two sets OF public scales controlling
the trade OF that section of the city. One
pair of scales is at Brightwood and the
second machine is at the Thyson House
at the corner Of Seventh and p Streets
northwest. Residents of Anacostia main
tain that is would be a fragrant injustice
10 permit the Anacostia scales to be moved
10 Brightwood Avenue. and give the north
ern suburbs three public scales, while de-
priying The country south Of the East
ern Branch of any Weighing machine at
! all.
The Congress Heights Citizens Associa-
tion has also taken up the matter and
| fled protest with the Commissioners op-
1 posing the removal of the scales, which
/ action. it is maintained, will operate TO
the great disadvantage OF the large num-
/ Der of farmers south of the Eastern
| Branch, who depend upon the scales for
weighing their products. The protest also
argues that any change. as contemplated
will compel farmers to travel a great and
| unnecessary distance.
The times., 1899-07-18
She Asks for AIimony.

Mrs Laura Fitmorris does not think It is
according to the fitness OF things that hsr hus-
band should have a good job, wear good clothes
and diamonds, and be heir to a one-half undi-
yided interest in $4,000 estate. and that she
should have to provide a support for herself
and her child. This condition Of affairs. she al
leges, has existed for three wears and a half, and
yesterday, through her attorney, Charles II. Ben
helm. she filed suit against her husband. Hugh
J. FitzmOnis, compel him TO provide for her
separate support and maintenance Mr.. Fiiz-
morris states that her husband deserted her in
January 1896 and since that time has not con-
tributed to her support or that OF their child.
She also saws that her husband is and has for
a long time been employed by hi father and
that he receives a large salary. When her hus-
band deserted her it is stated that Ms Fitz-
morris returned to the home OF her parcats
and has remained there since.
The times., 1899-07-18
The Anti-snIoon League.

The regular monthly meeting OF the District
Anti Saloon League was held at its headquarters,
in Louisiana Avenue last night, the First Vice
President, y y. Garfield, presiding. Twenty
local organizations were represented. They were
the Calvary Baptist Church, the First Baptist
Church, the First Congregational Church, the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church, Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church. Tenleytown Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, Union Methodist Church,
Epiphany Chapel Baptist Church, Grand Lodge,
Columbia Lodge, Independent Lodge, Minnehala
Lodge, and Silver Star Lodge of the Good Temp
lars; District. Capitol Hill, Chaplin, IIamline.
Northwest, and West End Unions, OF the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union; the Central
Union Mission and the Federation OF Young
Peoples Society Of Liberal Churches
The Florence Crittenton Mission was admitted
to membership. 1t will send to the monthly
league meetings the following delegates; Mes
DANES X. W. Barrett, NJ. r. Hauser. Jennie
Pierce, f. L. Robertson. and Simpson. A mum
ber of license cases were considered. In almost
every instance a transfer OF license was granted
by the Excise Board.
The times., 1899-07-18
4 Tenmstcr IniureI.

As the result Of a fall from an express wagon
at Thomas Circle yesterday afternoon Charles
Croft, employed as driver, is now at the Emer-
gency Hospital in a serious condition. The man
driving pair OF horses attached TO a heavy
wagon, when in some manner he lost his balance
and fell striking the step near the front
wheel. The horses continued moving and the
m'R was dragged between the wheels and the
cufbing for a considerable distance before
passerby his dangerous position and went to
the rescue of Croft. lie picked up III i semi
conscious condition and taken to the Emergency
Hospital. where examination revealed that he
had suffered an ugly cut in the groin and
in the groin when explored revealed that several
OF the muscles had been severed and that the
abdominal wlll had been nnnctured.
The times., 1899-07-18
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
District Health Office yesterday: Pasco Bolts, 81
years; Jane Kidd. 50 years; Carinda \. Ralston,
81 years. Lucinda Began, 60 years; Cornelia
McBain 5s years; Florence F. McCombef, %
wears: George Thornton Washington, 81 years;
Alice W Lithicum, 81 years; Mary Ann Trapp,
81 years; Louisa Dixon, A. years; John f. Beall,
"a years: Thomas kingman, 80 years; William
Dole Rudy ~ years; Ernest Taylor, years;
Hannah L. Falvey, years; George Benton Ellis,
/ year; Priscilla Eliza Shanklin. 10 months;
Eta May Molding, months; Iona Young, &
months; Marriott Ligne Moore, months; Mary
b. Mason, months; Edward L. kennerly, 3
months: Estelle Emerson, , months; Charlotte
Bell, , months; Walter A. l.. keithley,
months; Francis Ryon . months; Charles II.
Grgwell, . months; Marry Holmes days;
Alexander Bundy, days. John Davis, l day.
The times., 1899-07-18
Contesting IL VIII.

Charles E Travers and Amelia C. Travers aud
others yesterday filed a caveat to the probatns
of the will of Elizabeth Trayers, dated December
3d. 1891, and filed October u, 1897 The caveatols
allege that the will was not executed i'll the form
directed by law and that the testatriS not
of sound and giving mind at the time of its exc
cuton. They further allege that undue infu-
ence was used by Margaret NJ. Mitchell Sidney
Mitchell, Mary Wallis, Alice Virginia Rohter,
and the officers OF the Sisters OF the Visitation
of Georgetown, and consequently not the
voluntary act Of the deceased. 1t is also claimed
that the said paper, alleged to be a will, was
procured by fraud, Misrepresentation, and arti-
The times., 1899-07-18
In Memory of Mrs. Dickins.

At meeting OF the local branch of the Na-
tional White Cross OF America, held at Typo
graphical Hall yesterday, the following resou
tions were adopted in relation 10 the death Of
Mrs. +. W. Dickius, one OF the founders and
vice president general OF the National White
Cross OF America:
Whereas that by the death of Mrs +. W
Dickins, one Of our founders and the vice presr-
dent general, the National White Cross OF Ameri-
ca suffers an irrenaabe loss
Resolved, That we hereby express our tecp
appreciation OF her eminent ability her noble
character of mind and heart and her tender
solictude to all in distress.
Resolved, That by the death of Mrs Diekins
humanity in general has been deprived OF one
of its greatest and most jealous operators in the
field Of Christian work.
The times., 1899-07-18
NO STAY OF EXECUTION.
james Powell. the Murderer, Allow
cd TO Perfect His ApnenI

Justice Bradley yesterday granted the
petition of Attorney Thomas l. Jones
counsel for James Powell, convicted of the
murder OF William Patrick Lee, asking that
his appeal to the Court of Appeals for
the District from the judgment of the Su-
preme Court be perfected without cost 10
the defendant. In consequence of the
granting of the petition the court passed
an order directing the clerk of the Su-
preme Court OF the District 10 make a
transcript of the proceedings in the case
without cost.
The question OF waving the appeal bond
was not disposed of BY Justice Bradley,
who ruled that that should be submitted
TO and considered by the Court of Appeals.
Powell is under sentence to be hanged
on August is. but Justice Bradley declined
TO consider a motion for a stay Of execu-
tion until after the Court OF Appeals shall
have passed upon the matter OF the appeal
bond