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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Trout for Stocking.

The Penn Forest Trout Hatchery, near
Mauch Chunk, Carbon County, Pa, is
said to be the most complete propaga,
ton plant of the kind in the world. 1t
requires at least eighty days to hatch
small fry of fair vitality, and even after
being Matched the fry are so diminutiye
that they are scarcely visible to the
naked eye. The feeding consists Of meat
juice, which is squirted into the water.
Constant care and changing of the water
to the proper temperature is required in
rearing the fish There are now 3, 3,000,- :
600 trout fry in the pans. At the end
Of one year the fish average six or seven
to the pound; at two years growth three
easily make a pound, and in the adult
pool they weigh pound each AT pres.
ent there are fully twelve tons of trout
swimming around in the pools.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
MR.. THATCHER'S FUNERAL.
Was Very Largely Attended and Floral
Trlbutes Were Numerous

Was Very Largely Attended and Floral
TrIbutes Were Numerous.
The attendance at the funeral services
of the late John Thatcher on Saturday
was very large and representative.
The respect of the business communi-
ty was shown by the closing of the
stores and offices.
The remarks of the Rev. DIR. Erdman
from the standpoint of the pastor were
full of interest and feelingly uttered,
while those of the Rev. j. B. Beaumont
gave the citizens view of the capable,
worthy and trusted business man, as an
incentive for young men to the exercise
of diligence in business and fidelity to
trust.
During the services male quartette
sang with much expression 'Rock of
Ages" and my Jesus, as Thou Wilt, -
favorite hymns of the deceased.
The floral tributes were numerous, in
cluding pieces from the Board Of Trus-
tees of the South Street Presbyterian
Church, the Exempt Firemen's Associa-
ton, the employees of Mr.. Thatcher,
and Cincinnati Lodge, F. & A. M.
The bearers were the following
Henry w. Miller and P. H. Hoffman,
representing the managers of the Morris
County Savings Bank j. B. Byram, the
Board of Trustees of the South Street
Presbyterian Church; John D. Guerin,
w. L. r. Haven and H. A. Freeman,
the Board Of Educatlon; Aaron Schenck
and D. S. Brink, the mechanics and
business men.
The interment was made in the fami-
ly plot, Evergreen Cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
solid Through vestibuIed Trains

Consisting of Standard Pullman and
Wagner Buffet Sleeping Cars, and
luxurious vestibuled Day Coaches, light
ed by gas and heated by steam, ere run
every day between New York and
Chicago via the Lackawana and Nickel
Plate roads, making the most comfort
able and cheapest route from New York,
Scranton, Binghamton and Elmira, to
Cleveland, Ft. Wayne, Chicago and the
West. The dining cars and the meal
station on the Nickel Plate Road are
operated by the company, aud serve the
best OF meals at rec sonable prices. The
through day coaches are in charge of
colored polters whose services are free
to both FIRST and second class passengers.
Ratcs via this route are lower than via
other lines. For information call on any
ticket agent of the D., L. & w. r. r.
or address F. J.. Moore, General Agent,
Nickel Plate Road, 291 Main street,
Buffalo, N, Y. 1912
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
GOLF AND RAIN.
August to be a Quiet Month on the Local
Links

Links.
Rain on Saturday afternoon prevented
many members from finishing the regu-
lar 18 hole handicap on the Morris
County Golf Club links. The event was
a handicap and several players made
the rounds of the long course in the
tournament. F. B. Richardson played an
excellent game and from handicap Of
8 strokes finished 2 up on bogy, thus win
ming first place and silver cup. Second
honors went to A. B. Frost who finished
even with bogy, while james A. Tying
was third, with score of down. Tying
was the only scratch competitor. His
score of SO was the best of the day.
j. $. Denton, w. l.. Thompson and
G. F. Watson of the Morris County Club
played in the annual invitation tourna-
ment at Shinnecock Club this week.
Matters in local golfing circles are, ow-
ing to the absence from town Of many
members, quiet at present and will con-
tinue so until early in September, when
some important events occur.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
PLEASANT REcEPTIoN.
Given by The Misses Baird in Honor Of Two
Guests.

Guests.
A pleasant reception was held at the
home Of the Misses Baird, 131 Speedwell
avenue, Wednesday evening in honor Of
their cousin Miss Estelle Stivers Of
Liberty, Ind, and Miss Laura Gilbert Of
Brooklyn. There were pretty house
decorations and lanterns were artisticly
arranged about the lawn.
Considerable musical talent was repre-
sented among the score or more who
were present and an informal program
was most efficiently rendered. Vocal
solos were rendered in a clear soprano
by Miss Gilbert and Miss May Baird.
Those who played instrumental numbers
were Miss Eta Baird, Sidney Baldwin
and Miss May Baird, piano and Walter
Pierson and DR.. Arthur DeVoe of Rose
vile, mandolins.
Joseph Mullen sang several solos in his
deep bass voice. Miss Francis Katz gave
recitation which evoked words of praise
from all present Later in the evening
refreshments were served, and dancing
was enjoyed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Nioaragua WIN Urge Canal.

New Orleans, July 28.-Luis F. Corea,
minister Of Nicaragua, has arrived and
viii remain for a day or so before start
ing for Washington. Senior Corea is
charged particularly with facilitating the
building Of the Nicaragua canal. mot
withstanding the fact that the govern
ment representative has given the prom
ise Of concession to the Eyre-Cragin syn
dioate,' declared Senior Corea, Nicara-
qua would make no objection to treating
directly with the United States regard
Ing the canal if the United States would
undertake to settle the differences be-
tween the conflicting interests" The new
minister begged to be excused from talk
ing Of the much yexed question Of duties
levied on American merchants in Nicara
qua.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Gas Uompany,s Buslness oflee.

The Morristown Ges Light Company
has purchased the property of Jacob E.
Brown No. 35 South street, between Mrs.
Andrews .and the Brandigee estate for
$4,000.
The company W i'll in the near future
erect a substantial brick building, re.
placing the present frame house, proper
ly fitted for its offices and as a show
room, it being the intention of the com
pany to push the more general use of gas
for fuel. The front of the present build
ing will he changed so as to meet the
requirements of the company.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
"Jseho" Meeting.

A meeting was held in the Congrega-
tional Church on Monday night, under
the auspices of the Morristown local
Christian Endeavor Union. The Rev.
e. R. Murgatroyd, president OF the
Union, presided. Miss Esther Soaring
sang very acceptably as solo "Ill Go
Where You Want Me to Co." Reports
were made by Miss Margaret Garrabrant
and j. Frank Lindsey, delegates to the
Detroit convention.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
A NOVEL CASE.
Horse Was Bitten by Dog and Jury |
Awarded S25 Damages.

Horse Was Bitten by Dog and Jury
Awarded S25 Damages.
An interesting case was tried before
Justice Stlwell aud jury on Tuesday
and Wednesday, the argument and ex-
animation of witnesses occupying two
days. James II. Brant, who is the
owner of Brant's Paper Mills near Nor
ris Plains, was the complainant and Jo-
seph Zanne of Morris Plairs was the
defendant.
Brant sought to recover $3.50 damages,
On June IA while driving past Zanne's
house a dog owned by the defendant
ran out in the road and bit one of the
hoI es driven by the complainant. Three
ladies were in the wagon with Mr.. Brant
at the time.
The jury rendered verdict $25 in
favor Of the complainant. Fully hun
dred persons were present at the hearing
at the court house. The case may be
aDDealed
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
and stIll they Win.

Last Saturdays base ball game at
Morris Plains resulted in an easy victory
for the State Hospital players who won
from the Alerts of Brooklyn by a score
of 10 to 0. About the only features of the
contest were Faulkners pitching and the
heavy batting of the home team. Con-
nelly and M. McAndrew each hit for
three-bases at opportune times. The
score by innings:
Alerts, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. O
State Hospital 0 8 O 5 l 0 2 K
Batteries-Faulkner aud Connolly; Lindsay
and Smith,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
COOKING BY GAS!

A good gas range will cook, bake, boil,
broil, roast, toast, simmer, stew, poach
or fry anything, and heat water.
1t will do all things that any other
cooking apparatus will do.
It will do them more quickly, more
easily, more promptly and more cheaply.
It will do away with coal, ashes, dirt,
bother and worry.
Your kitchen will be cleaner. Your
working hours will be shorter. Your
meals will be more promptly served and
more palatable when served.
All these things are made possible by
the use of a good gas range.
Don't get the idea that gas range is
plaything, luxury, or substitute.
1t is not sort of an elaborate chat
ing dish.
1t is not Summer stove to be used
for warming up something for supper.
1t is to take the place of the best coal
range that is made.
1t can do all the work that the coal
range can do.
1t will save you money doing it.
An inspection of the Cooking Appli-
ances offered for sale at the Office of the
MORRISTOWN GAS COMPANY, Saw
ings Bank Building will convince the
most skeptical of the truth of the state
ments which have appeared from week
to week in the CHRONICLE Application
by telephone or otherwise will receive
prompt attention.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
DIED ON SATURDAY.
James II. Myers, Travelling Salesman, Sue
cumbed to AppopIexy.

James II. Myers, Travelling Salesman, Sue
cumbed to AppopIexy.
James II. Myers, the travelling sales
man, who was stricken with appoplexy in
Fairchild e. divers store recently, died
at All Souls Hospital early Saturday
morning. Members of his family spent
considerable time at the hospital before
his death
Mr.. Myers home was at so Patchen
avenue, Brooklyn, where the funeral
wss held Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
H. H. Fairehild, who was well acquaint-
ed with the deceased attended the last
sad ceremorics. Interment was at
Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn.
Mr. Myers had been coming to Morris
town for the past twenty-five years and
naturally had wide acquaintance here.
Deceased is survived by widow and
two sons
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
CAyALRYMEN WERE HERE.
Essex Troop Passing ON Practice March,
Watched by Many NIorristonians.

Essex Troop Passing ON Practice March,
Watched by Many Morristonians.
It is not often that Morristonians have
an opportunity to view a troopof cavalry
in full uniform and equipment so it was
a matter of little surprise that crowd
congregated last Friday afternoon to OBJ
serve the passing of the Essex Troop.
The troopers arrived here looking pretty
we'll tired out from the extended journey.
They took dinner at the Mansion House,
where, owing to shower they remained
for about two hours.
A CHRONICLE representative talked
with Captain Wayne Parker, First
Lieutenant William Bryant and Second
Lieutenant Cortlandt Parker, Jr., and
each officer spoke with enthusiasm of the
practice march and related interesting,
and some amusing incidents in connec-
tion with the journey.
The camp here was located in the field
on Kitchell avenue, owned by Charles
Bradley and water was obtained from a
neighboring place belonging to Mr.,
Blanchard. On Saturday morning the
men pulleQ up tn6lr stakes Win rap
idity that showed the effect of the in
struction and experience OF week.
When the people of Newark turned
out to welcome the returning troopers
they saw a rough-looking, dusty set of
unshaven men, who appeared to be able
to do hard service. In the eight days on
the road and in camp only one accident
happened when Trooper Morgan sprain-
ed his ankle near Green Pond on Mon
day and was sent home. The troop re-
turned home well.
On the march, camps were pitched at
Pompton, Green Pond, Lake Hopatcong
and Morristown. Thirty members of the
troop were on the march and these were
followed by the baggage wagons.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
willIng TO Forgive EIopers.

Bertram Devore disappeared from
Rockaway on Monday and is supposed to
have eloped with Miss Anna Anderson
of Dover. Young Devore's mother visit
ed the girls parents on Tuesday and
learned that Miss Anderson was about
twenty years Of age and single. Mrs.
Devore says if they will return to her
she will forgive the couple although
she had at first threstened to swear out
warrant, charging Miss Anderson with
abduction. 1t is said that the couple
are at Hibernia.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Asks for s1oO Damages.

The case of Guyatano Shinto VS.. Morris
Mierowitz before Justice George Cory
last Saturday was adjourned until to-
morrow. Mierowtiz owned horse
which it appears went in Shinto's yard
on Race street, The latter objected to
the animals visit and struck the horse
with an axe. The horse had to be shot
later. The complainant has brought
suit for 800 damages. The defendant
once paid fine of $50 on conviction Of
a charge preferred by the s. P. G. A.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
ROGUE AND
BIGAMIST
Calvin A. TOOker Is Both Ac.
cording to Brothers Story.

Married Morristown Girl and Lived
Here for Year Under an Assume
ed Name-Left Wife at GIovers-
Vile, N. r., and had Escaped from
Albany Penitentiary Recently
Started Newspaper at Bernards-
Vile, but. Publication was Sus-
pended After Three Issues.
Although the whereabouts of Calvin
A. Tooker, alias Daniel G. johnson, is
not known, within the past few days a
remarkable story concerning him has
been made public. Tooker came to Nor
ristown about year ago under the
name of Johnson, and said his home
was at Ashtabula, Ohio. He claimed to
be an athlete, but about the only effort
made by him in this direction was re-
corded when he rode home trainer in
the store window of Speedwell avenue
bicycle dealer. Soon after this he OBJ
tanned employment as a cook in Little's
restaurant.
In the meantime Tooker became ac-
quainted with Miss Lillian NJ Ridner,
and after brief courtship the couple
were married. The husband possessed
a jealous disposition. which soon led to
quarrels, and one night he threatened to
commit suicide. On the following day
he pretended to make good his threat
and took small quantity of arsenic.
DR.. Vaughan was called, and he declared
that the quantity of the drug taken
could not result seriously. At this time
the "Johnsons," as they were known,
lived at the foot of Prospect street.
About four months ago the couple re-
moved to Bernardsville, and in this
place johnson, associated with another,
started to publish weekly paper called
the "Star." A number of Morristown
and other tradesmen were induced to
advertise, but the ''Star" twinkled just
three weeks. During the brief period of
its existence the protector made all the
collections he could and then deserted
his wife.
The story of lockers duplicity was
revealed recently by young man, who
SAID he was Albert S. Tooker, of Glovers
vile, N. Y. He called on "Mrs. john
son" and introduced himself as her hus-
bands brother at the same time inform
ing her that her husband was rogue
and bigamist. 'Johnsons" right name,
the visitor said, was Calvin A. Tooker
and his home was IN Gloversville, where
he had left wife, not voluntarily at
first, but he had been convicted of crime
and sentenced to the Albany Peniten-
tiary, from which place he is said to
have escaped. The crime in question
was that Of theft, he having been con-
victed of stealing money from the New
York World" while acting as that
papers agent.
"Mrs. johnson" wrote to Mrs Tooker
wife No. /, who lives in Gloversviile and
received reply confirming the story
related by Albert Tooker. This young
woman, who had supposed herself to be
Mrs. johnson, has returned to her parents
at Ledgewood.
Included in the accomplishments to
which Tooker, alias johnson" lays
claim is that of being printer and he is
said to have conducted a newspaper for
a brief period at Candor, N. Y, and
leaving there all trace of him was lost
until he arrived at Morristown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
a CARELESS coAcHMAN.
Mother and Daughter injured by. Cos-
lision on Morris Street.

lision on Morris Street.
A serious accident occurred at the
head of Morris street about 6 o'clock
Wednesday evening when Mrs. John
Burnels OF Monroe was rendered uncon-
scious as the result Of a coacbman's
carelessness. Mrs. Burnett was return
ing from a drive with her daughter and
Miss Schofield and the carriage had stop
ped in front of the latter's house. Just
as they were ready to alight the carriage
was struck by team driven by Charles
.OConnor, ooachman for H. G. Howell
of Normandie Park.
Mrs. Burnett and her daughter were
cal4lcd into the house Of Miss Schofield
and physicians were summoned. The
mother and daughter were taken home
later. Mr.. Howell EXPIRE scd his fegrets
and offered to pay any physicians bills
resulting from the accident.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Flela olub,s Ninth Ylotorx.

The Morristown Field Club base ball
team won a one-sided contest on Satur-
day afternoon, defeating the Knicker
booker A. G. by score Of 81 to Z. The
game was almost devoid of interest the
locals completely outclassing their op-
ponents. Saturdays victory brought the
totals Of games won up to nine, while
five have been lost The score by in
.nings:
Morristown f. c. 0 Q x-2l
Knickerbocker A. @. 0 0 ] 0 @
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
HOUSE struok by LIghtning.

During the thunder shower last night
lightning struck the house on Pine street
occupied by Mrs. William R. Sanders
and her daughter, Mrs. Behr, shattering
portion of the chimney, tearing hole
in the shingle roof, from which the
electricity in the shape OF a ball bounded
to the ground. The inmates fortunately
escaped with severe shocking.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Reward Of $50 Ofrered.

The dog poisener is about again and
the S. p. @. A, wishes to remind the
public that the society still offers re-
ward of $50 for the conviction of the
guilty party. 1t is cruel method of
disposing of an animal at all times, and
the poison recently used, in at least some
cases, seems to prolong agony.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

A town in the central part of this State
has evolved unique plan for discover.
ing dogs that have escaped the notice of
the assessor. A list Of the dogs taxed is
posted in a prominent place and re-
ward of ten cents is given to boys for
each animal found that has escaped the
eye Of the assessor This plan would not
do for Morristown, for its execution
might soon put the boys in possession Of
the town treasury
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Beware of a Sick Dog.

The family of George and Abram Sha-
fer of Glassboro are seriously afflicted at
their home in that town. Two children
have died within week with throat
disease resembling malignant diphthe-
ria. George is very sick with it and
Abram is dangerously Ill, A dog be-
longing to the family was taken with a
very sore throat, which seems to have
been communicated to the members of
the family.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Mr.. RUSSELL'S SUCCESSOR.

Railroad Experience of the New Superin-
tendent, Raymond DuPuy.
Raymond DePuy, who recently sue
ceeded E. G.. Russell as superintendent
of the Morris and Essex division of the
Lackawanna system, is not by any
means a novice as a railroader. His
father, T. Haskins DuPuy. was thor
ough railroad man, and at one time was
president of the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne &
Chicago Railroad, now a part of the
Pennsylvania system. Superintendent
DuPuy pronounced as tDuPwee") was
born in Pittsburg. He was educated in
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
THE OPEN DOOR

A Telephone is an Open Door through
which trade enters
Telephone Service is a business neces-
|sity.
1t is to the merchant an outlet for in
formation and quotations and an inlet
for orders.
Telephone service keeps the manufac-
turer, the merchant and the consumer
in constant touch.
1t notifies the producer at whatever
distance of the variations Of demand.
Telephone service increases sales by the
expedition it lends to the filing of orders,
1t keeps the business interests through
out the country in communication with
the markets.
Telephone service saves much time and
as Time is Money, it saves MONEY.
1t costs less than an errand boy and it
does the work of commercial giant.
Telephone service between office and
residence is a tremendous convenience.
ana at the present message rates is an
unimportant expense.
II one telephone SO increases business
| that the Open Door" is crowded, open
another door; that is, have another tele-
| phone--or better, a Private Branch Ex-
| change, with trunk lines to the Central. =
a switchboard, and as many stations as
may be required.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Farm Products by TroIIeys,

The farmers of North Jersey will soon
be shipping their products and receiving
their supplies by trolley freight When
this comes about, if the rates are not ex-
orbitant, it will prove great boon to
the farmers. Salem Standard
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
state Endenvor ConventIOn

Arrangements are we'll under way fol
the thirteenth annual convention of the
West Jersey Christian Endeavor Union,
which will be held at Camden on Sep
tember 27th and 2Sth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Fair tonight and Saturday, continued
high temperature.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

Better than drugs for baby is Willswood
Farm Purified MIX. Fresh daily at sullivan
q Sons, Grocers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

For whipping, use Willswood Farm Pqri1ed
Cream. Just right Fresh daily at Sullivan
g. Sons Grocery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Low Rates. Perfect Service.

For Rates and Particulars Address the
CONTRACT Department, or Call by Tele-
phone Without Charge.