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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
COMMISSION AT APIA.
Reported That 1t VIII Uphold Adj
miral Kautz.

Apia, Samoa, May 16, via Auckland,
New Zealand, May 26.-The joint Sa-
moan commission arrived here on the
18th and organized, electing Bartlett
Trip, the American commissioner, as
chairman and Mr. Morgan, Mr.. Trips
secretary, as secretary to the commits
sion.
1t is reported that the commission will
uphold the action of Admiral Kautz, the
American naval commander.
Mataafa sent the commissioners a let
ter of welcome. 1t is said that he will
obey unanimous order of the commits
sion. The Mataafans will probably dis
perse if ordered to do so, but will never
recognize Malietoa as king, so that fur
ther trouble is likely if his kingship is
maintained.
Mataafa has written to the commits
sion asking permission for himself and
300 unarmed supporters to occupy the
eastern section of Apia, near his counsel.
He requests the withdrawal of the Eng
fish and American sailors to their ships
and the disarming of the Malietoans dur
ing the hearing.
The Philadelphia is prepared to de-
part for San Francisco.
III. j. Moors, the American supporter
of Mataafa, has written to protest
against the departure Of Rear Admiral
kautz. He makes sensational charges
of abuse Of military power toward the
opposition, wanton destruction of MANY
boats and villages and cruelty.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
DEMOCRATIC DEMOGoGY.

While the Banner and other Demo
cratic journals keep banging away at
the numbers of corporations, both home
and foreign, that are organizing under
the laws of New Jersey, it is noticeable
fact that other States are adopting our
corporation laws word for word, as be-
ing the fairest for all concerned.
In recent interview relative to this
question, and fully answering the Dem
ocratic newspapers, Senator-elect Kean
said:
There has been some effort to cite New
Jersey as frightful example because of
the laws which invite corporations to
organize within our State, but the New
Jersey people do not sympathize with
this criticism. We compel the payment
of fee, based on the amount of capital
specified in the certificate of incorpora-
ton whether the stock has been issued or
not and the result is that our revenues
have increased this year at least $400, 900
or $3.50, 900. The last Legislature made
generous appropriations for the blind
asylum, the reformatory at Railway, the
equipment of the National Guard, and
the additional payment to soldiers who
served in the war with Spain. My infor-
nation is that all of these extraordinary
expenses of the State will be met by the
fees from corporations, organized under
our laws this year. The annual revenue
from the tax on the capital of all corpora
tions created under our laws now
amounts to between $500, 900 and $780,
600 year. You can readily see that
the people who benefit from this influx
of wealth are not apt to be antagonistic
to the corporations which contribute it,"
Why do the corporations select New
Jersey ?" was asked.
'sNot because our laws are not per-
fectly legitimate answered Mr.. Kean,
''but simply because we do not require
returns from private corporations. Pub
lie concerns, such as banks, insurance
companies, ETC., must file their state
ments, but private corporations are ex-
empt."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY.

Tuesday, May 30th, will be the truest
Memorial Day since these United States
became nation. There are new graves
to be reverently decked with flowers,
the last resting place of brave and de-
voted men who gave their lives for an
oppressed people.
There is no North, no South, no East,
no West. All are brothers in blood, in
heart, in hand, whole united people.
The hatreds of the civil war have lost
their intensity and are forgotten. A
splendid and jubilant patriotism has
welded the people of the nation with
indissoluble, unbreakable bonds.
So shall it come about that the Me-
mortal Day of 1899, in the one hundred
and twenty third year of the Republic,
will be a day devoted to its heroes, and
not alone to the men who fought to pre-
serve its integrity when it was rent
asunder by civil war.
The grizzled blue coated veteran will
make his laborious way to the cemetery
as of yore. Bright faced little maids
will march by his side and wagons filled
with wreaths and flowers will follow.
Bands will play solemn dirges, and the
songs of the nation. Rolls of honor will
be read by comrades, while orators will
dwell in eloquent terms on the nations
dead.
But there will be no talk of rebels.
The theme will be the country's heroes.
They will speak of the splendid valor
and devotion and sacrifices of those who
made possible the. greatness of the Unit
ed States.
A people bound together more closely
than any nation of the earth, can clasp
hands over the graves of Grant and Lee,
Grizzly and Capron and glory in their
genius, their magnificent courage, and
their sublime devotion to country.
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YALE's NEW PRESIDENT.
Professor HadIey Elected by :
Unanimous Vote.

Professor HadIey Elected by q
Unanimous Vote.
New Haven, May 26.--At yesterdays
meeting of Yale corporation Arthur L.
hadley was unanimously elected presi-
dent of Yale university to succeed Tim
othy Dwight, whose resignation as head
of the famous seat of learning at New
Haven will go into effect June /. A Sc
ries of demonstrations by Yale students,
whose magnitude has not been surpassed
even during celebrations of notable ath-
letic victories, marked the announce
ment on the campus that the corpora
ton had chosen Professor Hadley. The
students organized a spontaneous mott
fication celebration, which without any
concerted action simply grew, and when
the serenading party reached Professor
Hadley's residence fully 1000 students
were in line.
Professor Hadley, who was 43 years
old in April, is the youngest man to
hold the Office of president of Yale. He
entered college in 1872. AS a student
he led his class. He is extremely social
in his tastes and an enthusiastic tennis
and golf player and wheelman. !.
He came into prominence as writer
in 1885, when he published his book on
Railroad Transportation" which, six
months after publication, was quoted in
the English house of commons as the
best book written on rahroads. Since
then he has written a text book on
economics that has received most ia
vorable comment. He has also con-
tributed articles to many magazines, and
a large number of his writings have been
translated into other languages.
Professor Hadley has been professor
of political economy at Yale since 1886,
when he was given the degree of M. A.
He married Miss Helen Harrison Nor
ris of this city on June 81, 1891.
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COLONIAL DAYS.
Claims Presented by Morris County Resi-
dents for Losses Sustained During the
Revolutionary War.

Claims Presented by Morris County Resi-
dents for Losses Sustained During the
Revolutionary War.
Some time ago an interesting discov-
cry was made in the State Library of a
record of claims, presented by residents
of Morris county. for losses sustained by
the Continental army. All patriotic
Americans are interested in everything
connected with the Revolution, and as
the CHRONICLE has had most to do with
this find. it determined that its readers
should have the benefit of the discovery.
The old, musty papers has been deci-
phered with some difficulty, but they
have fully repaid for all the labor be-
slowed. They are the records of more
than hundred years ago. Apart from
their historic value, they are instructive
as giving glimpses of the mode of life of
those who preceded us by many gene
rations in the march of life; they afford
ideas of the values of articles used in
every day life. The names of those who
are now with us enjoying our respect
and confidence. will be found here, and
among them will be recognized some
who are remembered with respect and
generation.
Below will be found continuation of
the records, and other extracts will APP
pear weekly until the whole is completed:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
MR.. MORFORD APPRECIATED.

Theodore Morford, cashier of the Sus-
sex National Bank, and who for fifteen
years past has very acceptably served as
County Collector of Sussex, recently de-
clined reelection, although the Repub-
lican members of the Board unanimously
voted with the Democratic members for
his re election. This tribute was we'll
deserved and it was simply hearty en-
dorsement by those who knew Mr.. Nor
ford both in his official capacity as
well as in private life.
The following from the Newton Her
aid, quoted from the SUSSEX Register
practically voices the sentiment of ''Old
Sussex:
Mr.. Theodore Morford, who retired
from the Office of County Treasurer last
week filled the position most acceptably
and in highly creditable manner for
more than fifteen years His books and
methodsare marvel of neatness, and his
knowledge of county finances superior
to any man in the county. There is
probably no man better known or more
highly respected in Sussex county to-
day."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
WANTED A SILVER MOSES.

The Democratic political pot has been
placed on the fire unusually Early" in
Warren. The Daily Neacs of Phillips
burg for instance sounds slogan very
much like the Democrat, as follows:
1.-The straight Democrats of New Jer-
sey-those who do not belong TO the
polygamous gold-headed gang, are look
ing for leader who deserves the sup
port of the people
We commend their attention to the
Hon. Johnston Cornish, of this Congress
sional district.
The Democratic party of New Jersey
will not accept leader who did not sc-
cept the Chicago platform-that did not
do all that he could for the election of
our candidates in 1885,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
LEGISLATURE ADJoURNs.
Franchise Tax Bil4 and other Emer-
gency Measures Passed.

EenCy MEASURES A-ABhSUs
Albany. May 2G.-Ihe amended fran.
chise tax bill passed the senate at
o'clock yesterday afternoon by vote OF
30 yeas to IS nays, Senators LaRoche,
Mackey and Ramsperger, Democrats
voting with the ~ Republicans in the
senate in its favor. Senators Sullivan
and Douglas, Democrats, were absent.
The measure then went to the assembly,
where it was passed. The bill now goes
to the governor.
Under emergency messages from the
governor the legislature passed these
bills:
Amending the law passed by the last
legislature which provides that moneys
received by state officers shall be turned
over to the state treasury at stated perl
DDS so that it shall not apply to moneys
received by the state prison department
for the sale of goods manufactured IN the
state prisons, as this money is used to
purchase new materials for making addl-
tional articles.
Making an appropriation Of $4,000 to
pay the expenses of the state tax com
missioner in administering the Ford
franchise tax law.
Appropriating $4,000 from the state
treasury for reception to Admiral Dew
ey in New York city.
Both houses passed concurrent reso-
luton for the appointment of joint
committee of the senate and the assem-
bly, to consist of two senators and three
assemblymen to cooperate with the gov
ernor with reference to arrangements for
the proposed celebration in the city of
New York in honor of Admiral Dewey.
The senate took recess Immediately
after passing the bill until o'clock and
upon reconvening waited for the assem-
bly, to conclude it's work. Both houses
adjourned sine die at $50 p. m.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
? &
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
Americans Stand Firm For Rights of
Private Property at Sea.

London, May 26.-The correspondent
of The Daily Telegraph at The Hague
says: SERIOUS differences of opinion
have manifested between the United
States representatives and those of GER
tain powers on the subject of discussing
the seizure of private property at sea.
The Americans insist upon the discus
sion, agreeing to abide by the voice of a
majority in the decision, but they will
not have the matter ruled out of court.
They say:
1--WE, a sovereign power, came here to
discuss matters not in Count Muravien' $
circular, but in that of the Dutch min
lister of foreign affairs, M. de Beaufort.
We were not invited by Russia, but by
the Dutch. M. de Beaufort's circular
asks us to deliberate upon the points up
on certain other issues, of which this is
one. Therefore we must thresh it out l
hear that in order to prevent a misunder-
standing the Americans will be allowed
their way"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Nina Willis will spend the sum.
mer in Europe.
Robert D. Foote has taken cottage at
Allenhurst for the season.
Mr.. Miles of Philadelphia. is visiting
his sister Mrs. Harold Binning.
Mrs. McMasters and family of Phila-
delphia are at Mrs Stephensons, Maple
avenue.
Miss Florence Lathrop is the guest of
her aunt, Miss Ella Nj. Graves of Frank
lin place.
Mrs. Hamilton Mex. Twombly has
issued invitations for a luncheon on
June eth.
Miss Sarah Bailey of Brooklyn spent
Sunday in Morristown visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr. and Mrs, George vanDusen of
of Philadelphia, are in Morristown for
several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Stewart have
returned to their Morristown home for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Roberts are
temporarily occupying their coy cottage
on DeHart street
Henry Lathrop Roosevelt. son of the
late Nicholas Roosevelt is spending a
few weeks at the Colonial.
Mrs. George F. Cornell who spent the
winter in New York, is again occupying
her residence in this city.
Miss Hattie Buxton sails to-day for
Southampton She will probably remain
abroad until September.
Mr.. Nsise and family came out from
jersey City this week, and are at their
place on Jockey Hollow road.
Mrs. Henry P. Phipps gives a luncheon
at the Golf club on THURSDAY. June LIST.
to meet Mrs ]. Augustine Smith.
Miss Dorsey viii entertain students Of
the Mo-ristOwn school to-n1<rO~ when
she will render humorous vocal selsc-
tions.
NJ. c. C. GILLESPIE and tsz5ly savs
nOTsd o1i from 1vEn and era rs..ssz
thsir SIMMER h9Z=oo the Jockey E1E-
low rDAd-
Ray " Wslesh. rho Is nakiag a extra
course in dentistry 81 the T1lFsrslty of
Pennsylvania has returned home for the
summer.
DR.. and Mrs. F. 81. Humphreys of
RidgewoOd Hill. have issued Invitations
for two organ recitals, on Fridays, June
second and ninth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, and Mr.. and Mrs
Fisk of New Brighton, Staten Island,
have been visiting the Misses Perkins
during the past week.
Mrs. Major Rathburn will return to
Morristown to-day where she will re-
main for the summer, with the exception
of short stay along the Jersey coast, in
August.
Professor and Mrs. Hendrickson have
issued invitations for the marriage of
their niece, Miss Eleanor May Burnham
to Philip Benson Cooper, son of
Captain P, H. Cooper of the Chicago
N. S. N.
The marriage of Miss Mary Barker
and Thomas Simmons occurred at the
brides home on South street at o'clock
on the evening of May Is. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DIR. Mac
naughtan. Mr.. and Mrs. Simmons will
reside in Hancock, Mich.
Among the June weddings to occur is
that of Miss Elizabeth Bonbright Evans,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Franklin Evans to Oliver Chandler
Billings at st. Peters on Wednesday,
June 14th. A reception at Twin Oaks
will follow the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Twombly entertained
over Sunday at Florham Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglas Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dodge. Mr., and Mrs. w. Jay Schefflin,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hammond, MIR. and
Mrs. Archibald Murry, Miss Knoton,
f, G. Frelinghuysen, Charles Num-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
CuBANS DlsBANDlNG.
Many of Them Dispense Withou
Taking Their 47k.


Havana, May 26.-Major General Fitz-
Hugh Lee, military governor of the Ha-
vana-Pinar del Rio department, wired
Governor General Brooke at El Vedado
that 200 Cubans Of the command Of Gen
eral Maya Rodriguez, near Marianao
dispersed yesterday after resolving not to
take the $40 per man. Some of them sold
their arms, and others took them to their
homes.
kilograms from different points saw
that the Cuban army in the western
provinces will adopt the idea of the
troops in the orient, declining to give IN
arms or to accept American money. Ac-
cording to these reports, the government
employees will contribute / per cent Of
their salaries in order to give the soldiers
an amount equal to that offered By the
United States. W
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
WISE BERGEN FREEHoLDERs.

Gaining wisdom from ''smothered"
report in years gone by the Bergen coun-
ty Freeholders at recent meeting, when
the annual appropriations were made
adopted a resolution to print two hun
dred copies of the financial report in
pamphlets and in addition to publish the
same in the leading party papers of the
county, Wonder why the Morris Free
holders don't profit by the wisdom Of
their fellow officials Of Bergen9
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
OF COURSE.

The Republican press continues to tell
us that the Chicago platform is dead
issue, but every convention the democ-
racy holds, it is endorsed without hest
tation or reservation Warren Demo-
crdt.
Warren Democrats of course, in
dorsed the Bryan platform, and were
the Democrats of Morris to meet to-
morrow the 16 to Chicago plank would
likewise receive hearty endorsement.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

Fighting BOB" Evans may be con-
sidered a genuine ''old salt" But, to
the amazement and amusement of his
companions, he was made deathly sea-
sick while fishing for bass off Rattle
snake Island in Lake Erie few days
ago. He and his friends, including ex-
President Cleveland, were in a small
steam launch. The party had plenty of
fun at Fighting Bob's" expense.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

CHAIRMAN DAY of the Summit Com
mon Council has appointed a committee
to investigate the proposed sewer to tide
water, with view of utilizing it for the
sewage of the town. The present sys-
tenn inaugurated there several years ago
having proved unsatisfactory in some re-
anaot
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
AND VOLUNTEERS,
MEMORIAL DAY, 1899.

Look there are younger faces
That pass In the ranks to-day
In step with the veteran soldiers
Whose locks are thin and gray.
Side by side with the blouses
OF army blue appears
The jacket of rough brown canvas,
And hats of the volunteers.
Brave sons of patriot fathers.
The blood was ever the same
That flowed In Vicksburg trenches
And fed Ell Caney's flame
Shoulder to shoulder marching,
Heroes gallant and true.
In Jackets of rough brown canvas
And coats of gray and blue.
Leslts's Weekly,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

Ex-Sheriff Backer, w. H. Benson.
Fred Muchmore and Charles M. Phillips
composed party Of fishermen who re-
port that days sport last week at
Dickerson's pond resulted in catch Of
40 pickerel, Mr.. Phillips hooked the
greatest number and Mr.. Muchmore the
biggest fish.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

SOME people are so far behind the times
as to urge the future settlement of the
question of Philippine annexation. There
is no such question. The Philippines
are the property of the United States.
SPANS cession is everywhere known and
recognized except in the minds of the
anti-expansionists. The question of pull
ing down the flag can be agitated. but
that of ownership is settled.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

1t is understood that the house Re-
publican caucus committee appointed To
frame scheme of currency reform has
agreed upon a measure along the fol-
lowing lines: The redemption of all OBJ
legations of the government in gold on
demand; greenbacks, when once re-
deemed for gold, to be reissued only for
gold; permitting national banks to is
sue notes to the par value OF their gov
eminent bonds deposited in the treas
ury instead Of 30 per cent, as at pres
emit; permitting the minimum capital Of
national banks to be $25, 900 instead Of
s50,000 as at present. This plan ID
much less comprehensive than ardent
advocates of general currency revision
have urged, but was adopted because
harmonious agreement on it was posi-
BILE, which was not the case when more
radical measures were suggested.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

MAJoR,GENERAL Joseph Wheeler is to
address Grand Army Post in Boston on
Memorial Day. Think of that There
is at least one ex- Confederate officer who
is at heart and in practice thoroughly
reconstructed. Instead of Robert Toombs
calling the roll of his slaves from Bunker
Hill monument, as he proposed he would,
another and nobler Southerner and
Confederate will speak, as he has fought,
under the flag before veteran organi-
cation of boys in blue in the old hot-bed
of abolitionism,
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THE young women graduates q Syria
cuse University have SGT an example
which might generally &c sszs::IIsssszs==a -
other graduates of the gentler sex The
Syracuse graduates have decided to array
themselves in white duck ands shirt waists
on day. These young wo-
men show, in this one act, the results of
higher education. No device of all the
sculptors and painters from Particles
to the present could improve upon the
simple, youthful shirt waist and the
spotless springlike white duck as Co.'S
tune for the American girl about to
graduate. The appearance of the young
women thus arrayed will convey to who
ever is happy enough to be there, senti-
ments of hope, enthusiasm and faith in
the future of educated womanhood.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26

Better than drugs for baby is wildwood
Farm Purified MIX. Fresh daily at Sullivan
q Sons, Grocers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-26
McClellan's
New York
Cash Store

AS firmly as the North and
South are united by bands
of love and patriotism,
so this store endeavors to
unite itself with its new
or old customers in such
a way as to become insep-
arabic.
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BLTKER WHITENAcK.
No. 48.
Inventory of Sundry Articles
taken from Joseph Guren by the
Continental Army, Viz:
Calf, 8 months old s O
i 2Sheep i
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NATHANIEL ARMSTRONG

No. SO.
Inventory of sundry Articles
taken from Moses johnson: