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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
Cotton Rolls for Pnris Exnosition.

0. G. King, commissioner from Mississippi to
the Paris Exposition in 1900 has arranged what
promises to be great novelty in the way Of an
exhibit from his state. He has made arrange
ments to secure five hundred thousand cotton
bolls. which will be sold at the exposition by
original cotton field darkies rs souvenirs Of the
American exhibit. They Will be the frat cot
ton bolls ever shipped abroad.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
Wanted. Gentlemen Gardeners.

There never was a time when really
clever and scientific gardeners were in
such request as now, for 1t is q notable
fact greatly to their credit that the
modern self-made rich men, of whom
there are such numbers, as a class
show the greatest enthusiasm in the
matter of their gardens and green
houses.-London Mail.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Cietn blood means clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils. blotches, blackheads,
and that siekly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Zoe, 25e. Soc.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

The Secret Service has Just unenrthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured large
quantity of bogus bills, which are 80 clevorly
executed that the average person would never
suspect them Of being spurious. Things Of
great value are always selected for imitation,
notably Hostetters Stomach Bitters, which
has many imitators but no equals for disorders
like indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, ner-
vousness and general debility. See that pri
waite Revenue Stamp covers the neck Of the
bottle
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
swords Arc Ancient.

The sword is the most ancient Of weapons
used by mankind. IL has appeared in everI
part OF the world The earliest ones We're O
wood and we're the result of attempting 10 i'm
prove on the savage war club.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
EASY PREY FOR BOERs.
They Glory In Destruction Of British
Armored Trains.

Thursdays dispatches from London
stated that misfortune steadfastly pur-
sues British employment Of armored
trains, the fascination for which has
given the Beers their first and latest
victories. On this last occasion the
British seem to have walked into a
deliberate trap with the result that,
according to the last accounts, ninety
men are either killed, wounded or
missing. OF these Fusileers claim
fifty and the Durham infantry forty.
1t is believed that few escaped, and
that the others are prisoners in the
bands Of the Beers.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
SENATE RECONSTRUCTED.
Child Labor Bail Passed In Georgia
Legislature.

legislature
After taking up the Nesbitt child
labor bill on Tuesday and voting it
down, the Georgia senate reconsidered
its action Wednesday and on Thurs
day passed the measure by vote OF
"a to 10.
The bill as passed was amended so
as to except the children Of widowed
mothers and INDECENT fathers, who
may be dependent upon their child's
or children's labor for a support, and
by adding the following proviso;
provided further, that this act shall
not apply to cotton ginneries, saw
mills and fruit packing establish
ments,"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
The CheerFuITdiot.

''When melancholy marks a man for her
own, asked the smart boarder, "how does she
mark him2h
@Colors him blue of course" replied tho
cheerful idiot in sco1n.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

and received benefit from Il at once.
/ have taken ~ ever since and now
have no backache, no pain IN my
side and my stomach and bowels are
perfectly we'll I can honestly say that
there is nothing like Il. If ] could only
tell every woman how much good your
medicine has done me, they would
surely tryit"-MARTHA n. IKE, NORTH
ATTLEBono, MAss.
The way women tribe with health
shows a degree OF indifference that Is
pastunderstandlng Happiness anduse-
fulness depend on physical healthi SO
does a good disposition. Disease makes
women nervous, irritable and snap
pish. The very effort Of ailing women
to be good-natured makes them ner-
vous. Write to Mrs. Pinkham, she VIII
help you TO health and happiness. .
1t costsnothing togetMrs. Pinkham's
advice. Her address is Lynn, Mass.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
THE KENTUCKY SAILS.
BattIeship Goes to New York For Her
Final Touches.

The frst-class battleship Kentucky
left the shipyard at Newport News,
Va, Thursday morning for New York.
There she will go into dry dock for
final cleaning of her bottom prepare
tory to her official trial trip, which will
take place off the Massachusetts coast.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

Sometimes man acquires the giftof second
sight by marrying the girl no fell in love
with at first sight.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

A fair test and measure of civilization /:
the influence of good women.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

"Didn't sleep a wink last night" said the
dyspeptlc.
''uverWork?n
'No; I heard ono of those songs about slum-
Der sweetly, sweet dreams be thine, and the
confounded tune kept running through my
head all night
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

Educate Your Bowels With Casonrets.
Candy Cathartlc, cure constipation forever,
ice, 25c If c. c. c. fail, druggistsrefund money.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

tt11fu 70 uus rIsEuAH 30. at55a
i'Iam so grateful % you for whaf
Lydia -. Pinkham's Vegetable Come
pound has done for nae that ! feel as
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24
M Cnre Constinnfion Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or 2oc.
q. c. 9. fail to cure, Observation-Disclosures
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

A man is apt to show that be has been
by trying hard not to show it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-11-24

though 4 must
tell aboutlt a
year ago 1 vas
takon very sick
Dootorscould Go
me no good only
10 deaden the
pain which i
had almost con-
stantly I get
some Of your
Compound and
took one bottle
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Meeting of Woman's Society of Nor
ris and Orange Presbytery.

Meeting of Woman's Society of Nor
ris and Orange Presbytery.
A number of ladies from the two
Presbyterian Churches of this place
attended the nineteenth annual meet
ing Of the Woman Missionary Society
of the Presbtyery of Morris and
Orange, held on Wednesday at Hill
side Church, Orange. The meeting
was large one, and was addressed
by Mrs. William Jessup, of Syria who
is supported in her work by the ladies
of the First Church, of Morristown.
Mrs. William Waters, of the Phila-
delphia Board conducted an interest
ing Question Conference, and Mrs.
Finks, editor of the Home Mission
Monthly made stirring appeal to the
delegates to bring all possible inf1u-
ence to bear upon their reperesenta-
tives in Congress against the seating
of the Mormon, Roberts.
The report of the Nominating Com
mittee recommending a reelection OF
all officers with the exception of sec
retary of Young Peoples Work,
Miss Lucy N. Morris and Recording
Secretary and Treasurer of Contin-
gent Fund, Mrs. l.. o. Stiles, both of
whom declined denomination, was
adopted. Miss Mary Sutton, of
Dover, was elected to the former,
and Miss Isabella T. Brown, of Mil
burn to the latter Office.
The other officers are as follows
President, Mrs. G. w. B. Cushing
ice-presidents, Mrs. Robert Ackman,
Mrs. r. L. 7. Patton, Mrs. J. B.
Beaumont; corresponding secretary,
Miss Katherine Storrs; secretary of
literature, Miss K. Crowell; treasurer
Foreign Missions, Mrs. M. w.
Dwight; treasurer Home Missions,
Miss Sarah Fl. Little.
The Chairman of the Committee on
Place of Meeting, Miss E. f. R..
Campbell, extended cordial invita-
tion to the society from the ladies of
the Morristown First Church. to hold
the twentieth annual meeting in that
church in October 1900, and the invi-
tation was accepted with thanks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27

Postmaster Larson was notified by
Postmaster General Smith on Satur-
day last, that John Dwyer,, Milton
Megargle, Alfred Harman and John
Tallmadge, of Madison, had success
fully passed the civil service examina-
ton for letter carriers, which was
held in September. Megargle, Har-
man and Tallmadge were appointed
regular carriers, while Dwyer was
made substitute carrier.
Eighteen letter boxes are to be
placed in the streets of Madison and
by November 1st at the latest, resi-.
dents will enjoy the advantage of free
delivery.
Postmaster Larison was appointed
under the present administration anc
his conduct of the office has called fol
words OF praise from many Madiso
mans. The free mail delivery viii
live as a monument to Mr.. Larison'i
services as Postmaster.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
ODD FELLOWS MEET.
Valentine Harman Elected District
Deputy Grand Master.

The annual district meeting of Odd
Fellows comprising the lodges Of
Morristown, Boonton, Chatham, Madi-
son and Summit was held in Odd Fell
lows Hall, South street, on Wednes-
day evening. The meeting was
called to order by the retiring District
Deputy, Amos Quimby, of this city.
Letters were read from Grand Officers
and after general routine Of busi-
ness the election of district deputy
grand master took place, which re-
suited in the choice Of Valentine
Harman, of Chrystal Lodge, No. 246,
of Summit there being no opposition,
the retiring district deputy thanked
the different lodges in the district, for
the uniform support he had received
during his term of office and wished
his successor the same in the dis
charge Of his duties.
The newly elected deputy was in
troduced and was greeted with en-
thusiasm by all present. He thanked
the lodges for the honor conferred
upon him and hoped the coming year
would show large increase in the
membership of the lodges of the dis
trict. At the close of the meeting re-
freshments were served by Roxiticus
Lodge, No. SO.
Prior to the district meeting the
above lodge conferred the second de-
gree upon two new members. The
working team of this lodge is one of
the best in the State and great praise
was given to it by all present for the
proficient way in which the degree
was confirmed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
THE VOLUNTEERS MEDALS.

Nearly all the local volunteers of
the Second regiment have received the
bronze medals voted them by the
Legislature of New Jersey to COM
memorate their services in the Span
American war. The medal is
ornate and weighs two ounces. 1t is
suspended from a bar bearing the
words; "New Jersey Volunteers. :"
In the centre of the bar is the coat of
arms of the United States. The medal
is in the shape of maltese cross, and
in its centre is the coat of arms of
New Jersey; around this is twined a
wreath of laurel and it bears the
words, Spanish American War, 1898. :"
The whole is backed with purple rib
bon. The volunteers who are now in
the militia organizations may wear
these badges when ON parade and in
military ceremonials, as they are now
considered part of the dress as we'll as
the marksmen's badges.
Among those in Morristown who
have the honor to wear the badge are
Charles w, Bodine, Charles Letcher,
William Mack, James Sutton, Charles
Morey, Ausgustus w Smith aud Geo,
Il. Berry,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.
Eighty Present at the Fifteenth annual
Reunion

The fifteenth annual reunion of the
Morristown High School Alumni AS
sociation occurred last Friday even
ing. About eighty former graduates
were present which represented the
largest attendance in the history of
the Association, and delightful even
ing was spent by all.
An elaborate dinner was served in
Days dining rooms. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Paul Erdman. At the
conclusion of the banquet number
of those present responded to toasts,
R. S. Caskey officiating very accept
ably as toast master.
AS the occasion was special re-
union of 70, 'S9 and '99 representatives
of these classes were heard first. Mr.
Caskey responded for '79, Arthur S.
Corwin for '9S and Clarence King for
49, Ex-Judge W. W. Cutler toasted
"M. H. S. in Her Infancy"
Miss Francis Katz, class of '98,
gave a recitation which was ap-
preciated. J. Claude Armstrong spoke
on Commencement - Superinten-
dent w. L. r. Haven followed with a
short speech to the "boys and girls
on Loyalty"
At the business meeting which fol-
lowed, Rev. Fred W. Cutler was
chosen president; Miss Mary Mills
and R. s. Caskey, vice-presidents
Stacy Briant, secretary; F. W. Coriell
treasurer. Remarks by the new presi-
dent and Rev. Paul Erdman closed q
most pleasant evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
MISSIONARY IN COLOMBIA.

Miss Esther Buxton has arrived at
Barranq uilla, Colombia, the station
to which she was appointed.
She writes in regard to the place;
"The streets in Barranquilla have
only nature to make or unmake them
and it is mostly unmaking. There is
however, street railroad here, by nc
means trolley. 1t is car a little
larger than good sized bed, drawn
by placid mule, who knows too
much TO hurry in climate like this.
He and the driver have perfect un-
derstanding ON this subject.
"The railroad which connects Bar
ranquilla with Lavanilla the seaport,
is only for freight. A passenger car
is attached to the freight train. This
car is about the size of the blue car
ON Fourteenth st. the aisle just large
enough for one person to squeeze
through and the seats require a GER
tam degree of intimacy, or grace, if
two people are TO sit i'll one of them.
The native fruits are very insipid
Watermelons are very pale aud not
much larger than Jenny Lima melon
but musk-melons are good and much
larger than at home. Oranges and
bananas are eaten while tho skins are
green, but they taste ripe,
In the school there are thirteen
hoarders aud about forty day scholars,
They are made up of pure ColombianS
and mixed Colombians. school be-
gins at eight, There is a rec ess Of an
hour and half at breakfast time,
half-past eleven, and the second ses-
sion closes az half-past four Besides
the missionary teachers there are
three Colombian assistants
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
.q--MONROE NUPTTALS.
r Young Couple Married at the
lch of the Redeemtr on Wednesday.

~ tch OF the Kedeemer on "wednesday.
y very pretty wedding occurred at
! de Church of the Redeemer on
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock,
-yhen Miss Frances Lathrop, Mon
roe was married to Albert Albro
Babbitt The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Mon
roe, of the place Of that name.
Her father was at one time Warden of
the State Hospital and he has held
positions of trust in the Legislature.
Miss Monroe has a wide circle of
friends in Morristown and vicinity
and is a general favorite i'll her social
set. She is both attractive and ac-
complished.
Mr.. Babbitt is perhaps one of the
best known young men in this place
and his popularity is due to many adj
mirable qualities observed by those
who have met him. He has respon-
sible position in the Office of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, New
York. Mr. Babbitt is member of
several local organizations and has
many friends throughout the county.
Every seat was taken in the
church on Wednesday. The plain Epis-
copal service was conducted, which
in its simplicity always adds interest
and impressiveness to the scene. The
ceremony was performed by the rector,
Rev. William M. Hughes, D. D.
The bride was becomingly attired
in travelling costume of tan cloth,
trimmed with white satin and lace.
Daniel @. Babbitt, brother of the
groom, was best man.
The ushers were Clarence W. By.
ram, M. l.. Toms, Harry P. Linda.
bury, A. S. Truax and E. LeClairt
Voght, Jr.
A wedding breakfast was served
the bridal party at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Frank Bloodgood
of Morris Plains. The bride ant
groom left for New York on the
O'Clock train and they were accom-
panied by the ushers and best man
who carried a seemingly inexhaustibl
supply of rice, which they continued
to scatter about the newly wedde'
pair until the Hotel Denis wa
reached.
After a honeymoon in New Yorl
Mr.. and Mrs. Babbitt will return t
Morristown where they will reside
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
ROMEO AND JULIET.

Guests of well-known local hotel
We're entertained, as well as amused,
one evening recently by the enact
ment of the scene of Romeo and
Juliet. Surely Shakespeare must
have been afforded new inspiration
for similar theme had he witnessed
this scene at the close of the nine
teenth century This time Romeo is
a professional man, but being a per-
son of extremely modest demeanor it
is thought best to refrain from the
temptation to use his name. His
friends know.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
TWO INSTITUTES IN MORRIS.

The New Jersey State Board of
Agriculture has issued farmers In
stitute Bulletin for November 1899
and January 1900 with list of places
and dates where institutes will be
held, an outline of the program, the
names of those who will participate
which includes many speakers of ma
tional reputation, among others are
a Messrs. j. E. Rice, New York; Alva
Agee, of Ohio; John Gould, f. H. Val
entine, editor of the Poultry Month
ly"; Herbert W. Collingwood, editor
of the Rural New Yorker; Profes-
sors Voorhees,, Smith and Halstead,
of the New Jersey Station; the Presi-
dent of the State Board, Hon. d. d.
Denise; George L. Gillingham, Geo.
A. Mitchell, Mrs. f. H. Valentine,
an exceptable writer and speaker on
poultry matters and others.
The institutes will be held in this
vicinity at German Valley, Jan. 10Th,
1900, Caldwell, Jan. % and Hanover,
Jan. %.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.

The teachers of the South Street Pres
byterian Church Sunday School on
Sunday elected the following;
Superintendent, W. L. r. Haven
assistant superintendents, Joseph f.
Randolph and John L. Talmadge
Supt. of the intermediate Depart
ment, Miss Minnie Hazeltine; Supt
of the Junior Department, Miss Flor
ence st. John Baldwin; Secretary,
Philip Day; Treasurer, John L. Tai
madge Librarians, E. e, Crowell, @.
A. Fairchild, e. A. Flenry, H. H.
Fairchild and J. H. Madigan.
The Nominating Committee ex-
pressed the teachers appreciation Of
Mr.. Buxton's devotion to the best in
terests of the school, and their graft
tude to him for his painstaking
efforts during his term of Office as
superintendent.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
FIGHTING IN
TRANSYAAL
General Sir William SymOnS Kill
ed in Action.
British che Enemy, Have
Lostns. ast of. f.CasuaIitles
Includes Y as IN English Off
GERS Amol lie Dead = Last
Weeks Bait loo

London, Oct 81 Ese death of Gener-
al Sir William Penne mons, the British
commander at Glencc who was shot in
the stomach in the batte of Dundee with
the Beers on Oct. 20, has been officially
announced in the house o. espmmons.
The parliamentary secres ~ of the war
office, Mr.. George Wyndhanf j announc-
ing the death of General SynsSiis !, said:
.'The news was consideratelyA sent to
General White by General b9ubert,
which confirms the impression tinaS Gen
eral Yule had to leave his wounddd at
Dundee. We hope shortly to hav@ full
information on the dispositions made by
General Yule for his wounded before
leaving
Sir William Penn Symons is the first
British general officer for many years
past killed or mortally wounded in action.
He was in command in Natal until the
arrival of Sir George Stewart White and
personally directed operations at the bat
tie of Dundee on Oct. 20, the first serious
conflict of the present struggle.
Early in the engagement he was
wounded, and the command devolved up
on Major (now generaD Yule. General
Symons' wound was reported to be NOR
tai, but later hopes were entertained that
he might recover.
Meantime, while his life still hung in
the balance, he was rewarded for bravery
ON the field. Queen Victoria made hin
a major general supernumerary to the es
tablishment for distinguished service il
the field"
General Symons served in the opera
tions against the Galekas and in the Zulr
war of 1879. He was in the Burmese ex
pedition of 1SS5-S9 as deputy assistant
adjutant and quartermaster general, an6
organized and commanded the mounted
infantry in that campaign. He command
| ed the Chin field force as brigadier gen
| eral and the Burma column in the Chin
Lushai expedition of 1SS990. For hi.
services in that campaign he received
the thanks of the Indian government
which were again given to him on hi'
conduct of a brigade in the Waziristal
| field force. He served also in the Toch
and Tirah campaigns. AT the conclusion
of the last mentioned campaign he re
| ceived his X. @. B. He devoted mucl
attention to good shooting in the arm.
and to the organization of mounted in
| fantrV
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
GOOD FOOT BALL.
Prudential A. @. Played Tie Game
at Madison.

PRUDENTIAL a. y. Played LIE Game
at Madison.
Accompanied by band of rooters
the Prudential A. Q. foot ball team
journeyed from Newark to Madison
on Saturday last. The Madison A.
@. also had it's crowd of enthusiasts
and between the supporters of the op-
posing teams there was considerable
excitement and not little noise.
The contest was exceedingly interest
ing, each team scoring in different
half and the game ending in a tie.
Score to 6.
Madison's touchdown was made in
the first half by Daniels and HI. Baker
kicked a goal. The visitors scored i'll
the second half, Ward crossing tn
line for touchdown and Martin kick
ing goal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
THE STAR COURSE.
M. G. A, Announces an Unusually

Y. M. G. A. Announces an Unusually
Strong List of Entertainments.
The dates for the Y. M. G. A. Star
Course of entertainments have been
selected and present an unusually
strong list of attractions Every effort
was made to engage the very best
talent and it will be noticed that
those engaged represent wide scope
of entertainment. For the benefit of
patrons who may wish to arrange to
attend in advance and in order that
they may not have conflicting
wishes it may be stated that the
numbers of the course occur on
Wednesday evenings.
The dates and attractions follow:
November % or 24-Imperial Quar-
tette (instrumental) of Boston.
December 13-Ladies' Montauk
Quartette (vocal) of New York.
January "a, 19oO-Prof. Louis Fa-
YOUR, Electricity Illustrated. "
February 27-Metropolitan Male
Quartette, (vocaD and Blanche Fred
erici, entertainer.
March 21-Prof. Wellington Putnam
professor of Elocution in Columbia
University, Impersonator, presenting
David Harum.
Tickets may be obtained after Nov
ember g.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-10-27
NeapIFFERENcE HERE.

Peoly are often disappointed in not
seeing in print personal or local
mention of things concerning them
selves or their friends, and seem TO
think the editor is biased in regard to
publishing such items. 1t is very hard
TO establish in the minds of people
that such is not the case. News of
this character is just what we are af-
ter and II il is not printed it is has
not come to our knowledge Some
items are thrown out because they are
unjust To others or an injury to the
good name of the community, but
items of a personal nature are always
printed free of charge. Dover Index.
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