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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
Monday the 31st Day Of July

safe at puUllc Veuuue nj Tue OOurt house IN
Morristown, N. j., on
Monday the 31st Day of July
next. A. D.. 1899, between the hours of IL NJ
and O'Clock P. NJ, that is to say at o'clock
in the afternoon of said day, all that tract or
parcel of land and premises hereinafter par
ticularly described, situate, lying and being
in the town of Morristown in the County of
Morris and State of New Jersey.
Beginning In the southerly side line of Mend
ham avenue distant ninety-six feet from the
lately belonging to the estate of E. M. Quimby
deceased, and also the most westerly corner
of a lot lately conveyed by the parties of the
first part to William J. Duffy; thence % along
the westerly side line of said Duffy's lot south
twenty three degrees east one hundred and
thirty two feet to lands now or late of William
d johnson; thence CD south sixty-five de-
two degrees west one hundred and thirtytwo
feet to the side line of Mendham avenue afore-
said; thence "a north sixty-six degrees east
forty-eiRht feet to the point or place of begin
ming. Being part of the premises of which
Ezra Mills died seized and devised to James
Mills and others by the last will and testament
of the said Ezra Mills deceased. dated Novem-
seven and recorded in the Morris County Sur
rogate's office, In Liber' X of Wills, pages 1882.
&c. Being the same tract Of land and prem
ises described In deed from the said James
Mills and Others to the said James +. Gala
CHER bearing date the twentieth day of July,
A. D., eighteen hundred and ninety-six, and
recorded In the Morris County Clerk ONCE,
In Book Bib, pages 1876, &c.
Dated June n. 1899,
EDGAR L. DURLING. Sheriff.
Chronicle and Jerseyman. F. f. Sl0.8o
1875
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

Nanetta -Ah, but beauty is only skin
deep, after all How dol know that the
man I marry will not become cold when
/ begin to fade3
Gladys-Qh, don't worry about that
The man who marries you will Danish
beauty from consideration at the start
Cleveland Leader
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

One of the players might write tele
gram like this:
:.'...'....'...,.'..
Rally On General Election Rush :.
:Such People AS Resemble Kickers.
You can readily see what var
of kilograms might be written from
given 10 letters, and those who
played the game cay it is great spol,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28
MAHLoN PITNEY, Solicitor.

DY virtue of the above stated writ of Fteri
ID Facias In my hands, | shall expose for
sale at public vendue at the Court House In
Morristown, N. j. on
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-28

Between Martin J Youngblood, complain
ant, and Mary E. Youngblood ct al, defend
ants. On bill for partition. Decree for sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
uTHE MAN WITH THE JUG"
Theft From an xpress Car Traced tc
Tramp.


Boone. Dec. ia man with a jug
boarded the Gas a. m, train for Des
Moines Saturday as it stood at the Chi
cago 4 Northwestern depot. Just be-
fore the train reached Jordan, the first
station east. IL was discovered that a
package Of bills amounting to 1855
was missing from the express car.
Travelling Express Agent G. f. Finch
returned to Boone by the next train
the fast mail, at ii a. M, and reported
the loss. About noon Marshal Charles
Weaver. Officer Lille and c. Z. Finch
arrested the man with the jug strollng
west along the track just east of town.
He was searched and torn 81 bill
found upon his person. and the remain
der of the $3.50 in his boot. He gave
his name as Johnny Quinn, from any
where"
1t is supposed he entered the COM
bination express and baggage car while
j. S. Brooks, the agent. was busy with
the baggage. The package of money
was being sent from Boone to Des
Moines by the Boone Chicago g. North
western ticket agent. c. j. Skidmore,
and was lying loose upon the top OF the
no 20
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
THE SISTER FOUND.
strange Occurrences In Lives OF
Members of the harrington Fam

Strange Occurrences In Lives OF
Members of the Harrington Fam
lily.
spectal to Times Republican,
Iowa Falls. Dec. 19.-Another chapter
has lust been added to the romance IN
the lives of T. L.. harrington and his
brother, after a. search OF over fifty
years. The incidents We're chronicled'
An these columns of the search for half
a century by Mr.. Harrington for his
brother and his accidental discovery OF
him a few weeks ago Since that happy
meeting and the enjoyable reunion of
the brothers they have renewed the
search for the other missing member of
the family, a sister, whose discovery
has been made harder by her marriage
and change of name. While yet in the
dark the brothers received a letter
from a lady In Philadelphia that proves
beyond doubt that she is the long lost
sister The elder brother, who has been
visiting here several weeks, left last
evening for the Quaker city and will
take his sister to his home in Borden
town, N. j. The series of incidents that
have led up to this reunion of all the
survivors of the Harrington family
read more like fiction than fact and the
public naturally interests itself in this
strange chapter from life. The missing
sister learned of her brothers through
an article that appeared in the eastern
press chroniciIg the happy reunion
the brothers enjoyed in Bordentown or
Thanksgiving day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
FOR MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Cedar Rapids Votes to Buy or Build
Water Work g SYSTEM


Water Work system.
Cedar Rapids, Dec. bly, a major
ity of 1,57S the men and women of
Cedar Rapids yesterday decided in ia
vor OF municipal control of a water
works system. II was battle royal
between the city council and the own
lers of the present water works plant,
and both sides worked their hardest
The number OF Votes counted was 1880
and fully 400 votes were thrown out.
The measure adopted provides that
the city mayor enter into contract
to lease, control and operate a water
works system 10 cost not less than
100000, at an annual rental of not to
exceed s3s.Ooo to be paid by the city in
two equal senli-annual installments for
a period OF twenty-three years, at the
end OF which time the plant is to be-
come the exclusive property of the city.
The payment of the rentals is to be
provided for by the levy of a hydrant
rental tax and the city is also to coll
[lect all rents and water rates from pri-
waite consumers. The ordinance which
has already passed tsNo readings OF the.
council by unanimous vote provides
siiat sor.s; miles Of mains shall be laid
and that the intake shall loe: a mile far
lther up the river than the present in
take Ii provides also that such parts
lsof the old water plant as can ne util-a
lied shall be used in the construction
of the new plant. if an agreement car
|. be reached between the city and the
l3owncrs.
The matter has been before thepeople
for several months but not until With
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
TO OPEN NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Tim Murphy I'm .Thc Carpet Bag
ger'' to Play at Iowa Falls.

Tim Murphy I'm .sThc Carpet Bag
ger'' to Play ut Iowa Falls.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 19-The formal open
ing of the metropolitan Opera House
which has been erected in this city by
Mr. F.. S. Ellsworth, will take place on
the 21th of December and the event will
be the greatest social event in the his
tory of the city. On this occasion Tim
Murphy and his company will appear in
THE CarpeAagger." The advance seat
SALE which was inaugurated this morn
ing, is a fine testimonial of the publics
appreciation of Mr.. Ellsworth's public
spirit, and hundreds of seats will be
taken at from $40 down to 81 and 49,
The Indications are that the occasion
Will be a redletter day in Iowa Falls.
The house is perfect gem and is pro-
nounced by those competent to judge
as being one OF the finest houses of the
kind in the west. 1t will seat about SOC
and in every detail the house is APP
parently perfect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
TO SUE COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Hardin County omcial Charged With
Irregularities.

Hardin County OTnclal CnarGeO w 1tn
Irregularities.
Special to Times Republican.
Union, Dec. 19.-No little excitement
has been caused in this county by the
filing Of two petitions against Z. H..
Lundy, the present county attorney of
this county, by law firm composed of
N. 8. Carpenter and Steve Moser to-
gether with few parties who style
themselves as Taxpayers, among
them being George Young, the man
who is charged with helping Harvey
the bootlegger, who escaped from the
officers some little time ago. make his
departure. 1t seems that Mr.. Lundy
has been in the habit of charging his
expenses. while on the business of the
county, to the county Said expenses
were allowed by the board of super
visors and were paid to Mr.. Iundy. Mr..
Lundy has been prosecuting by be-
ing instrumental in having them
brought before the b arof justice for
LIQUOR dealing and various petty Of
lenses, SO they conclude they Will take
a whirl and have Mr.. Lundy pay this
money back. Many people regard this
as merely boom gotten up by N >.
Carpenter, who expects to be the next
county attorney. and wishes to show
his Jealous disposition that he may in
fiuence voters. Not much stock is
taken in the suit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
sEcY. WILSON'S KIND WAYS.
Permits No Injustice In HIS Depart

Permits No Injustice In HIS Depart
lnent.
Washington, Dee 1870 long as j
am secretary of agriculture there shall.
be no injustice done in this department
TO any of the employees. however hum-
Bile may be their station, said 'Tama
Jim Wilson, when a specific case Was
brought before him.
There is an estima bic lady employed
lin one of the scientific divisions who
came here from Michigan. She passed
| a very hard examination in order to se-
cure her appointment, an examination
which only a woman of culture could
| have passed and only a woman of SUI
perior courage would have attempted.
She wasacredited to the state of AIiehi-
gan, whence she came.
One of the Michigan congressman.
| looking over the lists in the executive
department in order to find a place for
one of his political workers came
facross this ladv's name and found that
she was credited to his state. He went
10 the department of agriculture to see
1.-The lady. He asked her how she came
to be credited to the quota of his state
and she replied: My father and
4 :.
are dead / lived in Michigan with my
sister and her husband until I secured
this place. Since then my sister has
| died and have no real residence in
/ Michigan, but that is the only home |
have ever known, and hence l claim
4 Michigan as my home
Instead of having his finer sensbili-
ties aroused, if he has amy, the con
should not be credited to his state and
4 that he would have her position for one
slof the bona file residents of his district
A The unfortunate woman, having no po-
/ Htical influence and depending wholly
* upon her merit to retain her in position
was moved to tears but that made II,
difference to the cold blooded politician
who insisted that she should give wa.
to one of his favorites.
\ The case was brought to the attention
of Secretary Wilson and he caused hel
residence to be transferred to the Dis
trict of Columbia, but he retained he
in office, saying that no new man o.
woman could so acceptably fill hel
place, and that no injustice should b,
done to her or to any other employee il
s. that department while he is secretary
! of agriculture.
4 Our 'Tama Jim" is like all other mer
n of intellectual ability. He possesses
great heart as we'll as a great mind
and he Is as keenly sensitive to the de
mands of justice and equity as morta
man can be. This particular instance
is but one of many similar deeds o.
Kindness on his part. Every employs
of the department of agriculture love.
the man, for all of them know him t.
be as fair and just as he is diligent ant
faithful in the performance of tn,
duties of his exalted station
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
NET FATAL ACCIDENT
O'Brien County Farmer Crushed to
Death Under Lead Of
Coal.
His Body and the Wrecked Wagon
Found by q Friendly
Neighbor.
County Attorney Lundy Of Eldora
Sued For Alleged Irregularities
Iowa News.
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Primghar. Dec. 1s.-Henry steffens,
formerly a farmer residing in Hartley,
who has recently removed to Dickinson
county, started home from Hartley
with a. load of coal about p. m. and
met with an accident that caused his
death. About mile and a half north
of town 1t appears that in driving over
a culvert one wheel OF the wagon went
over the side of the bridge, which
caused the wagon to capsize, turning
the wagon box and entire load of coal
over Mr.. Steffens. His team became
disengaged and ran along the road,
overtaking Mr.. Shankweiter, who
thinking something was wrong. Went
back on the road until he discovered
the wagon box and coal on the ground
and upon further investigation discov-
cred Mr.. Steffens, who was already
dead. Probably he was killed Instant
ly. The night was very dark
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
ADVANCE IN RATES.
General Increase In Freight Tariffs
Expected to occur soon

Des Moines, Dec. 19.--While official
notice Of it has not yet been received by
local freight agents of the several Iowa
trunk lines, one Of the most radical and
general advances in freight rates east
and west made within fifteen years Is
expected to be made Jan. l. Hundreds
of articles entering into every day con-
sumption will be affected, and an In
crease averaging 35 to 40 per cent over
existing tariffs is anticipated.
Rumors OF the contemplated advance
have percolated to the public at inter-
walls for the past sixty days. and once,
when 1t was agreed upon, three or four
weeks ago. and advance sheets Of the
new tariffs were sent out, such a howl
was set up by the shipping interests
nat the reads weakened and the tariffs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19

We're withdrawn. AT the time there
was not perfect unity of action and
the attempt was abandoned. only to be
revived later The proposition contem-
plates the abolition of the mississippi
river as a basing line. and basing all
rates upon Chicago. Leading shippers
declare that should the railways put
the proposed rates into effect it will
operate to advance retail prices in
nearly every line of trade. Sugar, soap.
coffee, flour, coal and farm implements
are few of the articles selected for rnv
increase. On these, as Wei as on hun
dreds of other articles, the increase will
be from 20 to 40 per cent. The rate on
coal west of Chicago will be pushed up
20 cents per ton. The tariff on cattle
will be advanced 2S cents per 100 pounds.
and hogs and sheep to so cents. Boxed
packing house products will be adj
vanced % to 30 cents, and dressed meats
to 40 cents per 100 pounds. Hay will also
feel the increase, the new rates elevat-
ing the tariff to s1.1O per ton. East of
Chicago the increase Will be effected by
the very simple method of changing the
class under which the articles affected
are shipped This will be done by taxi
ling them out of the Commodity class
es and restoring them to the several
l.classifications from which they We're or
iginally transferred to the commodity
| list. The railway officials, in defense of.
| the action. point to the largely increa sed
cost of steel, labor and every article
that enters into the construction of OPP
lSeration of railroads. They claim it is
not their intention to elevate rates in
| proportion to the increase in prices of
material required for new equipment.
| They Insist there is no profit in hauling
| freight at present rates, and as it is not
lseXpected the immense volume of busf-
ness OF the past year will continue, they
feel the only remedy lies in increasing
the rates.
One of the local division freight
agents said yesterday, discussing the
| subject, he would not at all be surprised
if the companies weakened at the last
/ moment and permitted the whole mat
/ ter to drop until a more favorable OPP.
/ portunity was presented You see.
4 said he, .sthe Mississippi basing line was
4 wholly a Pigment of the imagination.
i Years ago some of the eastern lines got
to shipping through to st. Louis and
Peoria. passing around Chicago. and
giving them better rate. The result
was that thousands of tons of freight
We're forwarded TO st. Louis under tnese
reduced rates, held for a time and quiz
city manipulated and sent on west at
/ figures that could not be duplicated via
A Chicago. The latter, for its own pro-
lection, against st. Louis, more espe-
4 cially. demanded that the Mississippi
4 river should be made basing lire from
st. Louis to Dubuque, and after a SCRAP
the proposition was adopted. But the
abolition of the Mississippi as basine
point will be hailed in spirit of satanic
i glee by rate clerks. who will be relieved
4 of the onerous work of figuring percent
1 ages on shipments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19

Pioneer Cure cures kidney disease,
rheumatism, impure blood and liver
trouble. stomach trouble and dyspep-
Isia. ard female complaint. If it doesn't
cash the draft. Not a cure all, a rem
edy for each disease. A chocolate tab
let. Ask for the Kind that fits youia
trouble Twenty-Five cents and ST.
For sale by the Mcbride & Will Drug
lCompany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19

due to the heavy fall purchases. The
following table shows the number of in
mates, the cost of support and the bal
ance in the support fund of he institu-
tons during and at the close of the
month of November:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19

To Cure . Cold While You sleep
Take Weeks Break Up-a-Cold Tab
let's No cure, no pay. Price, rs cents.
Peter Mayer. sole agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-19
No. Sc
Six Handkerchiefs.

Six Ladies' Pocket Hare {
chiefs, aemstitchec, coiored perd-
ers, SIZE y l3inches. Sent posi-
paid on receipt of 2 cent
postage stamp ami 20 sig.
natures cut from wrappers OF
Arh1clflas, Rnasfad Co,faa
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-27
GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERF1ELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
 Mir and Mrs William E. Nichols have visited friends in Derby.
 It is expected that Mr and Mrs Fred Barber and son will soun move in with Mrs Bsrber's sister, Mrs William Relyea.
 MT and Mrs Edwa I'd Brotherten of Cross Highway wera ut c. R. Nichols over Sunday.
 Sidney and William Wakelee of Bridge p. rG have been st their uncle's, H. E. Duwd's,
 Two employees from the large firm of Foster, Besse & Co.,, in Bridgeport, have been through this place putting up new signboards.
 Mrs Amy Bartram of Bedding visited her aunt, Mrs Dowd, on Tuesday.
 Howard W. Bowen was in Bridgeport over Sunday.
 Mrs Nellie Jepson is visiting her father, c. c. Wells.
 Mrs Lizzie Csrion spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs James Connors.
 There is 8 petition being circulated to grade the hill west of MT Vince ler's and opposite James Pratt's. It needs doing very much, and every one in the western part of the town should sign the petition.
 Mrs George Haines and little daughter are visiting relatives and friends in Brew ster, N. Y.
 James Baine opened the season with a dance. He erected platform so tha t they would not be crowded. There was goodly company present and they danced until 'the wee sma' hours" in the morning. Murphy 6 Gray furnished the music.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-27
ArE.A. w1LDMAN's WAREHOUSE.

The Hartford Post of Wednesday has this to say of E. A. Wildman, one of New Milford's popular tobacco buyers :: ''The '99 tobacco crops In Windsor, Ia about all sold, though there are few good crops being held for better Induce ments. The firm of l.. Hamburger < Co.,, of Phil Adelphia, through k. A. Wild- man of New Milford, and Deputy Sheriff E. A. Welch of the tobacco firm of Filley X Wtlch, Windsor, are about the heavi- est buyers. The Messrs w. lch and Wild man have bought over 5000 cases in Windsor and surrounding towns. In Windsor alone, MT Welch has Dargained for more than 100 acres at prices ranging from IS to A cents in the bundle, al to be delivered at the Windsor depot. The following are some of the crops bought In Windsor; L. A. Me rritt, acres; H. An derson, 3 acres; R. W. Coles, 15 acres ; Phelps & Stermer, 2 acres; George Beach, acres; Eugene s. Clark, 15 acres; c. O. Clark, acres; Stanton F. Brown. II acres; Kennedy Brothers, 4 acres; James A. Griswold, acres W Nj. Lowell, acres James Tilden, acres Charles k. Fowler, II acres; Benjamin
 Wilson, II acres; Walter Burns, 2 acres Lewis Clapp, 3 acres; Thomas Harvey, , acres; Graham & Risley, acres ; Arthur c. Loomis, 2 acres; A. A. Will. son, Acres. The firm of l.. BambergeY & Co. is one of the oldest and largest in the country and among their recent sales was one of 25, 900 cases. They have bought numerous crops in Windsor iu past years." MT Wildman informed 8 reporter of THE BEE that he expected to begin asserting at his shop in 10 days.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-27
NEW PRESTON.

Herman Hoffman is making extensive alterations to the interior of his home on Christian street.
 Horstio McCan and wife of Danburv passed last Saturday night and Sunday here, the guests of MT and Mrs George McCan.
 K. J. Cable has fine pair of oxen for sale at moderate price.
 Contractor and Builder A. M. Morgan will, this week, have J. B. Stillson's new barn enclosed and shingled, and it will soon be ready for occupancy.
 John H. Ferris, last week, finished John Chapius' bsr Fl in Warren and after wards added stalls to Augustus Cbapius' mammoth barn. This week MT Ferris, with his men, are employed by Mrs $. c. Goodhue at Arrow Point, where he has been Mrs Goodhue's carpenter for years. Later John has Dea GeCrgs s. Hum phrey's barn to finish in Smoke Hollow, and his time, with force of men, seems fully occupied till winter makes him stop. This has been a most busy year ! for John and he has the faculty of Riv ! ing satisfaction wherever he wG rks. Frank l.. Cable and Henry G.. Gilbert are employed by Charles Buher in blast.
 ing silica on George A. Clsrk's farm. be- yond Washington Green. Prof. A. Weills of New York City, op
 tician, passed part of last week in thii vicinity.
 Hon 0. P. Lyman attendedthe funeral of Hon Henry J. Allen, st Torrington on Thursday of last week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-27
Dr.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral Plaster

Misses Boardma !, in aid of tI Won ans Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A.
 A. Le Roy Donkey has rented the store next to Levy's, as piano warehouse.
 Rumor has it that Albert Timus, who was on the way 10 the Philippines, is drowned, but a+ this time of writing the report cannot be verified. MT Timus left Vancouver on the steamer Rio Jainero, on the 4th, for Manila.
 Harris, the barber, is having his place of business painted. Partridge is doing the work.
 Mir and Mrs James A. Northrop and children are with friends in Philadelphia for visit of 10 days.
 Father Ke ly, the popular pastor of St X9vier's ch urcb, was in Bridgeport, Monday, tbe guest of Father Nihil.