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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
ADVERTISEMENTS ARE READ
AND STUDIED.

The public are sure to find leisure
every day Of the week to read the adver-
tisements in favorite newspaper. AS
they must buy, they must know where to
buy. Thus it comes about that good
newspaper advertising furnishes the most
available means Of disseminating the in.
formation desired. The advertiser, there
fore, need not be under the apprehension
that his business announcements are moi
carefully perused when published in q
reliable and widely circulated newspa-
per. In fact, they are more than read
they are studied. - Philadelphia Record
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
BRAINS NECESSARY.

Thomas B. Reed, who for years has
been conspicuous figure at Washing
ton, and who has acquired national
reputation for his pictorial rulings as
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives has resigned his position as
Congressman. New Jersey Herald.
There is no copyright on Tom
Reeds rules and rulings. Should the
Democrats ever be fortunate enough
to elect Speaker of their own he
will be glad to copy the rules, he
will try in vain to initiate the rulings.
1t takes brains to do that.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
8 r BTTCKNER.
DESERVING OF RE NOMINATION

If the Gloucester County Republic
cans are wise at their nominating
election, to be held the 10Th, and we
believe they will be, Senator Stranger
will receive denomination and be
returned to the upper House by an in
creased majority. AS Chairman of
the Committee on Engrossed Bills, he
did faithful and conscientious work
at the last session and in fact while a
member of the House as we'll as Of
the Senate his service has been honor
able alike to his constituents and the
State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Surgeon General Sternberg has received
cablegram from the Director General
of the army medical service of Great
Britain asking him for three hundred
copies of publication called "Sanitary
Lessons of the War" 1t deals with the
sanitary conditions of army hospitals
and management of everything pertain
ing to the medical department of the
army during the war with Spain. The
significance of the request by cable is in
the preparation that is now being made
for possible war in South Africa.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
NATIONAL RIFLE EVENTS.

To Begin at Sea Girt on Monday. Contest
for the wimbledon Cup.
The annual matches of the National
Rifle Association and the New Jersey
Rife Association will begin at Sea Girt
on Monday All the state teams par
ticapating in the previous matches with
the possible exception of Pennsylvania
will be represented.
The most important contest will be the
National Associations matches for the
Wimbledon cup, valued at So, 900, the Hill
ton $4,000 trophy and Interstate mill
tary match. The Wimbledon cup was
presented to the Association by the
National Association of Great Britain.
The match is open to all citizens and
residents of the United States thirty
shots at 1000 yards with any rife within
the rules, at any position without arti-
fetal rest, The cup was won in 1875 by
Maj. Fulton. Capt. G.. T. Cam of
Georgia won it in 1896, and in 1897 an
other Georgian, Lieut.. F. 9. Wilson
captured the trophy.
The Interstate military match is open
to teams of twelve from each State and
Territory of the Union; ten shots stand
ing at 200 yard, and prone at 500. The
prize is the $3.50 statoe, Soldier of
Marathon" presented by the command
er-in-chief in behalf Of the state of New
York. New York has won it six times,
Pennsylvania three times the last in '92),
New Jersey twice ESQ and '94), Georgia
captured it in '95, 90 and '97, her score
in '97-1, 107-being by So points the
highest ever made in this match.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Sir Thomas Upton is thorough
yachtsman and he will receive a
hearty welcome upon his arrival and
during his stay in this country. He
is made of different stuff from the
owner of the Valkyrie? The remark
of Sir Thomas made prior to leaving
Scotland "if I win the cup, I will
take it first to Glasgow, where I was
born and bred, should not be taken
too much to heart by the Glasgow
ians, for it is probable that Scotch
men dislike disappointment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
THE LAST STRAW.

Every indication now points to large
crop yield in the United States, light
crops in many foreign countries and a
continuance of the heavy export de-
mands. This will be the final proceed
ings in bankruptcy of the demopops. -
Burlington Hawkeye.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
MEDALS FOR SPANISH War VETS

The United States Association of Span
ish War Veterans is distributing beautl-
full bronze medal, which is to be given
to the soldiers and sailors who enlist
ed in the late war. The medal is made
from captured cannon, and represents
all branches Of service, infantry, artil-
lery. cavalry, navy, hospital, and signal
corps, with this inscription: Spanish
American Volunteer" The word ''hour''
is surrounded by laurel wreath, and
dated 1898. The medal is attached to a
miniature flag and name plate above.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Mayor Jones, of Toledo, has de-
clared his intention to canvass the
Buckeye State in an automobile. Well
we venture to say the returns from
the Western Reserve will show that
an OK team would have proved more
effective as a vote getter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

The Buckeye Democrats, that is the
silver element so clearly in control of
the machine, ignored party harmony in
nominating John r. Mclean for the
Goyernorship on 16 to platform,
without even the shadow of a straddle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

A new system of light houses will
soon be established in Porto Rico.
This will include the building of
many new light houses and a general
Encouragement Of the slack system so
long adhered to by the Spaniards.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

When Admiral Dewey was asked if he
denied the "fake" interview at Trieste
cabled to the New York Herald, he said
in answer to the query;
"Then, admiral, you deny the state
ments of the Trieste correspondent of the
New York Herald ?" II deny nothing, p"
replied the admiral, "because to that
Journalist | said nothing of the kind"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

According to figures given out at
Washington, the ordinary revenues of
Cuba now exceed the expenditures.
That's showing that ought to have
more effect upon the Cuban mind than
the Nominations of discontented the
politicians or the diatribes of reckless
newspapers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
LOCAL RELIGIOUS NEWS.
eBr Pastors will please send in their
religious notices not later than Tuesday
of each week.

reIglOu6 nOElceS not IaUer imam Tuesday
of each week.
SOUTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday morning and evening services Rev.
DR.. Jessep, will preach. Men and boys
prayer meeting at 10 a. M, church par
at 6.45 D. M. Thursday, p. M, midweek
prayer meeting
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday morning service at 1890; Sunday
school at p 5 p. M; afternoon service at
O'Clock; Y. p. 8. @. e. at Q. 40. Mid-week
service Thursday evening at 7.45 O'Clock. The
the seats being free, and the Offering for BEN
evidence. The Rev. DR.. Durant, of Saratoga
W III of1ciate.
ST. PETERS CHURCH.
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. early eele-
6ration 40 g. M; morning prayer, 9.45 a. m. i,
litany, sermon and choral celebration, 10. 80
q. m; evening prayer, 500.
st. Peters Sunday school viii resume its
sessions Sept. nth.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION.
Masses on Sunday at $50 and $40 a. m /;
high mass at 1890 a. m. Benediction at D. m
Sunday school at D. m.
ST. MARGARRr's CHAPEL.
Masses on Sunday at 7.30 and $50 a. m.
WATER STREET NJ r. CHAPEL.
4 Sunday school COL. s45p I.; Epwcrth League,
d. III
preaching by Rev. A. w. Willever; subject
| "A Dream"
SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN SERVICE.
scandinavian Lutheran service will be held
every Wednesday evening at 8. Is in the lecture
room OF the Church of the Redeemer. Good
music and singing win be rendered. All
Scandlnavians are invited.
syENsK PRADIKAN.
Every Wednesday evening at SIS In the
First Presbyterian chapel. Rev. J. II. Dahlgren
VIII preach. All Scandivanians invited.
MARKET STREET MISSION.
Gospel services every night at 7.s5. Sundays
day.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The pulpit will be occupied both morning
and evening by the pastor, Rev. W. III. Ker-
shaw Sunday school and Bible class at As;
O. Z. service AZ 6.45 D. m. Thursday evening,
prayer and praise service at 7.45.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The pastor has returned from his vacation
and Will occupy the pulpit morning and even
Ing on sabbath next. Sunday school 2.45 p. M.
Epworth League Vesper Service Service at
esp, M Prayer meeting. Thursday evening
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
BUCKNER AND THE "OPEN
DOOR,

Elk Colonel William Jennings
Bryan's recent declaration that the
door is wide open for the old Demo
Gratis to return to the party fold, if
they will only come in with a pledge
to accept the Chicago platform, in
Guiding the 16-to-1 silver dogma, has
aroused that old war horse, General
Simon B. Buckner In a note to the
New York Journal General Buckner
says:
Editor of the journal:
Not until they shall cease to dis
tinguish between principle and tenn
porary expediency; between national
faith and national dishonor; between
the welfare of the people and the ex-
altations of aspiring political charia-
tans; between patriotism and party
servility, will the National Democra-
CIV consent to be merged with the
molly supporters of that mosaic OF
populism as the Chicago platform
S. B. BUCKNER.
Glen Lily, Ky, Aug "a, 1899.
General Buckner, it will be remem-
bered, was the candidate of the gold
Democrats for the Vice-Presidency
three years ago. AS his language
quoted above shows, he is a man OF
positive convictions and the courage
to express them.
We would be pleased to note the
Banners comment on the Buckner
blast
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

The fact that Elk Colonel Bryan was
the absolute dictator of three State
conventions recently held at Omaha,
Nebraska the Democratic-P opulist
and Silver Republicans, must be com
forting to the gold Democrats of the
country,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Admiral Dewey s latest photographs
taken at Naples by urgent request,
shows us the man as he is. The
negatives were not retouched and the
lines Of the face as well as the fea-
lures clearly indicate concentration
and power.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

The latest advance in tin plate is 271S
cents per boxes Of 100 pounds weight, an
increase of about $500 within eleven
months
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

The Dewey arch in New York has a
pathos Of its own. Two famous sculp-
tors who helped to model the figures
of the arch have died since the WORK
was begun
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Albany, Sept. 1.-The Kings Daugh-
ters' Settlement has been INCORPORATED
are to visit, comfort and relieve the sick
and needy ana distressed Of New York
city, to instruct them and to better their
condition spiritually and physically.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

The borough council of Hammonton
has decided to make tramps in the
borough who are arrested work for
thirty days on the highways.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

President McKinley's speech at the re-
ception to the 10th Pennsylvania at
Pittsburg struck responsive chord
throughout the country.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

General W. Il. jackson, of Belle
Meade Stock Farm, who is Democrat,
but not Bryan man, says: "If Bryan
is renominated upon the Chicago plat
form, to put it inelegantly but forcibly,
the Democratic party won't have as
much chance as stump-tailed bull in
fly time"
Some thousands of Gold Democrats
in New Jersey, and tens of thousands
of Republicans agree with the doubty
general.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Will some one please hold bottle of
smelling salts, says the Springfield (Mass)
Union, to the nose of the Maryland Demo
Gratis, who have, in convention assembled
solemnly, resolved" that they, view
with alarm" the present condition of the
country. To paraphrase the lines of
Lowell. ''Prosperity's thing that
doesn't agree with Democrats and it
makes the average member of that party
faint to think that impending defeat
next year destroys all hope of securing
an office.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

New York and Brooklyn contain
fifty -seven theatres.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01

Sunday morning and evening services Rev.
prayer meeting at 10 a. M, church par.
Tor. Sabbath school at 8 p. m. Y.P. s. q. e.
at 6.45 D. M. Thursday, p. M, midweek
prayer meeting.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-01
We Acknowledge
the Fact

That Carpets have advanced IN
price, but, with our $4,000 Stock,
we have not advanced the price
one single cent. In fact, we have
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
A euiLgLgss fInANcIER.
Tie Wanted Money. but IT'S n Ques-
tion n lie Got IL

A man In one Of the rural communi.
ties not far from this city. who Is con.
tent TO profit pecunarily mt the ex.
pense OF h!s personal popularity-who
Is. In fact. a money lender at extrava-
CANT rates of lDterest--was grcatly sur
prised by visit from the son of a well
to do nclghbor
The young man wanted to borrow
$500
"Becn to see your fatherT' asked the
man Of computations.
Nope" was the reply Of the youth
whose family had been too thrifty to
spend much money on his education.
~ amt been to see dad. an, what's
more, | bent goin to see dad"
AS he spoke he twisted his hat in his
hand and leaned his body over to one
side until one leg Of his trousers was
drawn half way up his boot
what do you want with this S500T
you're almost as bad as dad. What's
the use OF you're asliln all them ques-
tions. You've hearn about 1t. aln't
your
'Heard about whatY
"Me courtin n GAL"
"Oh. yes. ! believe I did hear some
thing Of the sort"
"Well. it's happened. proposed to
her We're goin to git married, an
want $500 SOS we kin have enough
money all at once to 90 from here to
Chlny an stay furever II we want to-"
you're not going to run away. are
your
mo. Well be back. Only we don't
want to feel hampered."
"Well. Jed. I'll tell you what I'd do
If were in your place. I'd go to your
father and tell him | was going to get
married"
dad knows 1t. He's tickled to DEATH
He says Sadie's good stout gal an q
willin. worker an he'd be right pleased
to hive her in the family"
"Well. why don't you go to him and
say frankly that you want to borrow
S500y"
HE knows 1t. told him me an Sa-
die wouldn't get married less'n we had
it."
"Wouldn't he lend it?"
"Yes. He said he reckoned he could
git 1t fur me-"
"Then what's the use of coming to
me?'
"Well. you know dad is powerful
clus in money matters. If | was to
borrow from you an not pay, you'd
jes' sue me or somethiD. But If
was ever to tell dad | couldn't pay
him he'd jes' nacherly chop down a
snplln an lam me till couldn't stand"
Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
Broken Commandments.

The brilliant young preacher, when
he makes his parochial calls, endeav-
ors to cultivate an acquaintance with
the development Of the younger minds,
thus after n fashion keeping tab upon
his Sunday school teachers.
The other afternoon, while he was
waiting in the drawing room of beau
tiful Cass avenue residence for the de-
layed appearance Of Elsie's mamma,
he was entertained by the little daugh-
ter herself. Taking her upon his lap,
he began review of the church les
sons that had been given to the little
maid of 3.
"Can you tel! me, Elsie. how many
commandments there are?"
Yves, sir; seven or eight"
"Oh, no, dear; there are ten."
"Yes, know there used to be, but
heard papa tell mamma yesterday that
you had broken two or three of them
at least, and that would leave only
seven or eight, you know."-Detrolt
Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

The word ship is masculine in
French. italian. Spanish and Portu-
guese and possesses no sex in Teutonic
not be an error to trace the custom Of
feminizing ships back to the Greeks,
who called them by feminine names.
probably out of Difference to Athene,
goddess of the sea. But the English
speaking sailor assigns no such rea-
sons. The ship to him is always lady,
even though she be man-o'war She
possesses waist, collars, stays, laces,
bonnets. ties, ribbons, chains. watches
and dozens of other distinctly feminine
attributes. Weekly.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
Winter In the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward a place where
the Inconvenience of a Northern
winter may be escaped. No section
of this country offers such ideal
spots as the Gulf Coast on the line Of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans.
1t possesses mild climate, pure air,
even temperature and facilities for
hunting and fishing enjoyed by no
other section. Accommodations Sr
visitors are first-class, and can be Sc
cured at moderate prices. The l.. &
N. r.. r. is the only line by which it
can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules to all points in Florida by this
line are also perfect. Write for
folders, etc., to Jackson Smith, d. P.
A., Cincinnati, o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

The keeper ot the public cemetery
or = small Bohemian town near Prague
excavated the older parts of the grave
yard, and sold all the old bones he
could find for Industrial purposes, as
he found that certain manufacturers
paid more for human bones than for
those of animals.
He had been earning money in this
way for several years before he was
detected and suspended from his post
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

On Dec. 90, "a, %, 80 and 81, 1899,
and Jan. /, 1900, the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will sell excursion
icknts between all stations west of
Pitruurg at one and one-third fare
'or the round trip; going journey to
le commenced ON date of sale. Re-
urn limit, leaving destination to
md including Jan. 2, 1900.
For further information call on or
address, @. ID. Honodle, ticket agent,
Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Twenty-four carat gold Is all gold;
% carat gold has % parts of gold,
of silver and Of copper; IS carat gold
has IS parts Of pure gold and parts
each of silver and copper in its compo-
sition; II carat gold is half gold, the
remainder being made up OF 3la parts
Of silver and 81 parts of copper
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
The Way He Does It.

"Who is that man that spends all his
days digging away In the library and
all his nights writing for dear llfe?"
"He? He's one Of the busiest people
alive. He writes those long, chatty
chapters signed The Lourger.' ~
Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Hettie SO you really think that
George Is In love with you?
Edith-0h. am sure of 1t! You
should hear some of the mean things
he says about you and the rest of the
girls In our set.-Boston Transcript.
Christmas and New Year Holiday Excursions.
Very low rates to all G.. A. & G. and
Penn. lines stations Dec, %, "a, 25,
and and 81 and Jan. l. Tickets good
returning until Jan. 2 inclusive.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
Holiday Special.

For the accommodation of Christ
mas travellers the Erie r. r. will run
a special train on No. 1875 time on
December 20, 26 and January l and
which leavesAkron at 1922 p. m.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Joubert's Unpopular Strategy.
"rhe Beers seem to be a good deal
behind in some things"
THAT'S what the British command
ers object to-"
"Object to what?"
''ro the Boer habit of getting be-
hind."-Cleyeand Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

she-Did you say l was no spring
chicken?
He-Ah-I merely meant you were a
duck, my dear.
She-Oh!--New York Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
Winter Tourist Tickets

Now on sale via c., A. & @. Ry. to
the south and southwest. For tick
cts and full information see O. d.
Honodle, railroad and steamship
agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
No Cause to BE Discouraged.

Mr.. Youngpop-My little girl is near
ly Q years old and hasn't learned to
talk yet
Mr.. Henpekke-Don't let that worry
you. My wife says she didn't begin to
talk until she was nearly 3. and now
philadelphia Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Tom Pegasus-I hatter myself that
this poem will meet with your ap-
proval.
Edltor-Yes; you fiatter YOURSELF
Tammany Times.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Lawyer Brlef-Your honor, my client
wishes little time
Judge-All right; I'll give him ten
years.-Baltimore American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Grace-She's kept her age well.
Nell-Yes; no well that nobody but
herself knows what 1t is.-Syracuse
Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Must Have Started as an Omce BOY.
Hes very versatile young man."
"IndeedW
"Yes; there isn't any kind of work
that he can't shirk." - Philadelphia
North American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

It requires 40 horses to pull family
vanity at funeral and only two to
r.-ll tho oo-rsc Catholic Trniv areo
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

"I'm the man you saved from drown
Ing yesterday"
Yes? suppose you came to ex-
press your thanks"
well, yes-no-that is. you see, In
pulling me out Of the water you COM
pletely ruined my clothes. and
thought you might give me another
suit."-Bliegende Blatter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
FOUND.

FoUND--A black ulster. Owner can have
same by calling ut ll3 Grant st. and paying
for this advertisement. 2l2-2l4
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
NOTICE..

gWANTED-A girl for general house work.
Mrs. A. Bonstedt, 2l7 n. Arlington street.
2li-2l6t
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28

Another CLEAN of sunshine striking
through the shadows above that Christ
ic cradle was the fact of special d.
vine protection. Herod was determin-
ed upon the child's destruction. The
monster put all his wits together in
stratagem for the stopping of that
young life just started. He dramatized
piety; he suddenly got religious; he
would leave his palace and take char
lot and have steeds whipped up, SO
that he could kneel at that cradle. We
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-28
CRADLE OF CHRIST.
IHADoWs AND SUNSHINE ON THAT
LOWLY BED.

Rev. DR.. Taimasc. In Hia Christmas
Sermon, Tells the Story Of the In
carnati0n In n New Wny-PracticaI
Uses of the Festival.