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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
LIEUTENANT GILMORE.

automatic gun which was part Of the
equipment of the boat was not heard
firing. Ensign. Standley later padded
to the Yorktown in canoe. A search
was afterward made for the Yorktown's S
boat and crew, but no traces of them
were found, and the Yorktown sailed
for Iloilo, from which place her COM
mander cabled to Admiral Dewey his
theories that the Filipinos had sunk or
captured the boat or that the Spaniards
had rescued the American party.
No News of Gilmore.
Admiral Dewey said he did not know
what had become of Lieutenant Gilmore
and the IA men in the launch. They
had been sent to sound the mouth of
the river, but went beyond the bend, out
of sight of the Yorktown.
The supposition is they were captured
or killed by the Spaniards or the 400 in
surgents who are besieging the Spanish
garrison. Admiral Dewey declined to
say what steps he would take toward a
punitive expedition.
General Rios, the Spanish command
er, when interviewed, said he did not
think the garrison at Baler knew that
the war between the United States and
Spain had ended. He had sent an off,
Ger in January to tell the garrison to
surrender
The garrison refused to surrender, ell
ther not believing the officer or fearing
they would be trapped by the insur-
gents. Since then General Rios has had
no communication with the garrison,
and this is the first information he has
had that the Spanish flag is still flying
at Baler.
He thought the Americans were shot
at by the insurgents as the Spaniards
themselves are besieged and have no
way of getting to the river. General
Rios said he had not been consulted.
Baler is on the east, or Pacific ocean,
side of Luzon, about IS miles in a
straight line overland, east by north
from Manila. BY water it is about $50
miles around the northern end of Luzon
and about 900 around the southern end.
The town lies back from the coast a
few miles. A small bay of the same
name on the coast is little known. 1t
offers a bad anchorage.
The Spanish Prisoners.
A tripartite exchange of prisoners
will be arranged if it is possible to ne
gotiate with the Filiplnos as If they
were civilized nation. If the Filipinos
consent to release the Spanish prison
ers, the Americans might release the
Tagalos they hold prisoners, in return
for which Spain would free her po
litical prisoners. The provisions of the
Paris treaty would thus be carried out.
The Spanish commission, however, hes
itates to enter the Filipino lines, fearing
treachery. although Aguinaldo has
guaranteed the safety of the commits
sioners. The release of the F'ilipinos
held by the Americans might be dis
tinctly advantageous, as they all claim
to have been converted to the American
cause by the good treatment they have
received and announce themselves to
be anxious to influence their friends in
favor of the policy of the United States.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
REPUBLICAN
PRIMARIES
Alderman and FreehOIder NOmi-
mated in Each Ward.

Good Attendance and Only One
Contest, that of Naming Alder
man in the SecOnd-Others IMAM
imous, and Argue Well for Victory
at the Polls Delegates to Name
Six School Commissioners.
There was good attendance at the
Republican Ward primary elections
Wednesday night, and this fact, added
to the harmony manifest, augurs well for
party success at the polls on May 2. In
only one ward was there a contest.
That was in the Second, were Ernest j.
Wild and Frank w. Meeker were named
for Alderman. Mr.. Wild was nomina-
ted, having received 80 votes, while the
number cast for Mr.. Meeker was "a.
The primary was held in Romine's car
riage repository. HI. P. Rodermond was
elected chairman and William l.. Little
secretary. The tellers appointed were
George Brown, Edward Hutchings and
the secretary. The ticket named was
Sidney Collins for Freeholder and Err
nest j. Wild for Alderman. Delegates
to Republican City Convention: Edward
Hutchings and III. p Rodermond. Sixty
voters were in attendance.
The First Ward primary, held in the
new Hose Companys house, was called
to order by Emile Hurtzig Seventy
five voters were present. Col. E. L..
DobbIns was made president and Aldus
Pierson secretary. The nominations
were by acclamation Major HI. M. Dal
rymple was renominated for the Board
Of Freeholders and Arthur E. Swart-
won't was named for the Board of Alder
men. For Justices of the Peace, Rev.
DR.. j. B. Beaumont and c. w. Ennis
were put in nomination. The delegates
to CITY Convention are Emile Hurting
and G. W. Ennis.
In the Third Ward, Chairman l.. y.
Stiles conducted the proceedings with
dispatch. and the fifty voters had made
their nominations and adjourned in less
than fifteen minutes. Roger ii. Owens
was secretary. The nominations were
unanimous. Walter T. Lewis was named
for Alderman and DIR. G. A. Becker was
renominated for the Board of Freehold
ers. The delegates are A. II. Lynch and
S. M. Toms. The primary was held In
the Republican Club rooms, over Cogh-
lan's stores.
The fourth ward primary was held IN
the York building, South street. Henry
G, Pitney, Jr., was chairman and Isaac
r. Pierson, secretary. Nominations
made by acclamation were, for Alder
man, DIR. P. G. Barker and for Board OF
Freeholders, Justus Klein; Justice OF the
/ Peace. Thomas Alexander; Delegates
| John Bvram and Theodore Ayers. DIR
Barker declined to be candidate and the
chairman and secretary were appointed
to fill vacancies, and Edward Howell has
been named.
The two delegates elected in each
ward will attend the city convention tc
be held in the Republican Club Rooms
this afternoon at o'clock when six
school commissioners will be nominated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
Some Structures to be Erected and Others
That are Yet Projects.


Roos & Booraem, architects. have
drawn plans for house to be erected ar
Summit, for Miss Sarah Wallace, the
cost to be $500. The same firm has
submitted plans for $5, 900 stable to be
built in Newark for Robert Cumming.
The Dalrymple Hastings Company
have secured the contract to furnish cut
Indiana stone for the d. Willis James
Library Building at Madison.
Plans have been drawn by Collins
Weir for house to be erected for Rll-
dolph Herms near Glen Alpin.
Thomas Malley has been awarded tne
contract for bridge and stone dam to
be built at Sing Sing, N Y, for james
Speyer The amount is $4,000.
Plans for William j Romaine's house
on the Headley road are now completed,
and work will besin at once.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
in THE TOLLS.
Flve-Act Comedy Drama Presented by
Morrlstown Theatrical Company.

Flve-Act Comedy Drama Presented by
Morristown Theatrical Company.
On Wednesday evening the Morris
town Theatrical Company made its ini
tial appearance at Lyceum Hall, in the
five-act comedy drama I'm the Tolls. ;"
There was fair sized audience, and the
performance was considered very credit
able.
Particular mention might be made of
the very clever work of Miss Monica
Lee, who accepted the roll of the lead
ing lady at two days notice. Miss LIE e
is a professional and came from New
York. The other members of the caste
were residents of Morristown.
AS Jack Oakleigh, an adventurer, A.
H. Lucas appeared to good advantage.
I'll. F. LaBarre in the character of Bud
Brady, "a tough nut" kept the audi
ence convulsed with laughter. Maggie
Riley, "a rough diamond, was cleverly
impersonated by Miss E. Harway, and
Miss E. Hill filed very acceptably the
part of Mrs. Brady, IAN honest Irish
mother" G. F. DeGroot as Gideon
Grind, ''a plotting lawyer, rendered the
part in meritorious style. Others in the
caste were w. F. Whitehead, T. ORiley,
r. G. Whitehead, F. Sydenham, and
G. A. Brown
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
Mendham Church sold.

The church building at Mendham
known as the Second Presbyterian
Church of that place may in future be
used for political gatherings. trade pur'
poses or for whatever purpose its new
owner may find advantageous. The
property was sold at Sheriff's sale on
Monday to Theodore w. Phoenix for
1925. 1t includes one and sixteenth
acres of land ON which are church and
session house. For several years the
congregation struggled along but never
got out of debt and it was decided to
disband
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

The summer excursion book will be is
sued about the 10th of May. 1t will be
profusely illustrated, with engravings
of the scenery along the road, which
cannot be surpassed. The Headquarters
at Morristown appears to advantage,
resting, as it were. ON full fedged
American eagle. The Lackawanna will
not spare the use Of printers ink hereaf-
ter in informing the public of its many
advantages for the home seekers and the
tourist Editor Chaplin, of the Railroad
Employee, is at present looking after this
department, for which his long connec-
tion with the company aud his familiar
ity with newspaper work well fits him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
sternberg's Manager. i.

Edward Blume, formerly manager of
L. Sternberg & Company's Morristown
store, and whose mysterious disappear
ance was recently told in the papers, was
seen in town last week. Mr.. Blume
and representative of Sternberg & Co.
deny the statement published to the
effect that the missing man was short in
his accounts. 1t is stated that Mr..
Blume was in Newark ON a vacation and
that he will continue to work for the
same company, but NOT in Morristown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

The services attendant to the ordina-
tion of james B. Cochran will be- held in
the First Presbyterian Church on
Wednesday next, at 80. The late Rev
I. N. Cochran, father of Mr.. Coch-
ran, officiated as beloved pastor of that
church for about twenty years. The Rev.
Samuel Carter of Huntington, L. L., will
preach the sermon; the charge will be
delivered by the Rev George p. Noble
of Mendham, and the ordaining prayer
by the Rev. Albert Erdman, ID. d., of
this city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
FLORISTS PUZZLED.
Cannot Name a Rare Species OF Plant
Owned by Mrs w n. MesIar.

Cannot Name a Rare Species of Plant
Owned by Mrs. w a. Meslar.
Mrs. w. H. Meslar of Washington
street is the owner of two remarkable
plants, which, although unnamed, are
probably of some tropical species. At
the present time they are in bloom, a
mammoth flower resembling lily in
shape growing upon each. This bud
is nearly four feet from end to end, of a
deep red, or brown, and grows upon a
green stalk, which is also about four feet
high. The bud forms like sword plant
and has been known to grow from 4 to
6 inches in "a hours. One of the
plants is years old while the other was
a sprout from the old one two years ago.
The plants have the appearance of be-
ing artificial and grow from bulb about
10 inches inches in diameter. This rests
on plate and is kept free from dirt and
water. When the swordlike blossom and
stalk dies, the bulb is placed in the
ground during the summer and large
leaves are soon formed 1t is taken up
in the fall and rests on plate all winter.
Florists who have observed the plant at
Mrs. Meslar's cannot name it but all
declare it to be most interesting, and
efforts have been made to grow others
from the original, but without success
except in the instance of the second one
grown by the owner. This came from
a small wartlike formation on the bulb.
Mrs Meslar obtained the original bulb
from a person who knew nothing of the
rare species it has proved to be. The
plants were placed in Mr.. Meslar's
Washington street store last week, where
they attracted considerable attention.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
Local Base Ball.

The Morristown school opened the
local. base ball season on Saturday last
with st. Austin school of Staten Island.
The visitors won by score of is to 8.
Tomorrow afternoon Drisler school of
New York will play the Morristown
students. On Saturday of next week
the Field club will play its first game,
for which the diamond has been put in
excellent condition.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
Methodist church improvements.

The work of remodeling the Sunday
school room of the Methodist Church
was completed on Tuesday. A new
platform has been built, the room hand,
somely carpeted. and chairs substituted
for the old style seats. The room was
reopened on Tuesday evening by the
Epworth League. The old lecture room
will be used as a recitation room for the
intermediate department of the Sunday
school.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
LAuNDRYMAN ARRESTED.
George w. Papps Charged With Assault
on Business Rival

George w. Papps, who conducts a
laundry at 50 Speedwell avenue, was
held in bail by Justice Axtell on Tuesday
to await the action of the Grand Jury on
a charge of assault and battery. The
complainant is William L. Little, who
represents Persons we'll known laundry.
On Tuesday of last week the two men
metin Madison and without provocation,
it is claimed, Papps attacked Little and
used his fists freely and with effect.
The trouble is supposed to have grown
out of business jealousy on the part of
Mr.. Little's assailant. Mr.. Papps was
arrested at his place of business by Con-
stable Webb of Madison. The offender
waived hearing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Arbor day will be appropriately OBJ
served in the Morristown public schools
on Friday next. In the afternoon, exer-
cises will be held by scholars in the
different class rooms of the primary de-
partment. The Grammar and High
Schools will hold their exercises together.
All the exercises will be public.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
HygIenlo and Lake Ice uo.

The newly organized Hygienic and Lake Ice
Company has leased the yard, l79 Morris
by Henry Witte, from which both Hygienio
and Lake Ice will be furnished at wholesale
and retail A large ice house and excellent
handling of the frozen commodity. which, as
advertised, will be guaranteed absolutely pure.
The proprietors. Fred Muchmore d. Co., are
needless to say their new enterprise will re-
ceive attention at the hands Of the public.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Carlson Brothers are expecting soon to
exhibit at their bicycle store an Orient
multicycle on which seven persons may
ride.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Douglas Frapwell, who will go after
racing honors, has about decided to win
laurels on an Orient. "Doug" will set
a pace for 'the best of them.'
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

1t is reported that the following lines
were dedicated to j. M. Porter of this
city:
Sweet is the lay of the oriole gay,
OF the brown thrush and the wren,
But the lay that love, all others above,
Is the lay of the Leghorn hen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

An effort will be made shortly to
organize a bicycle club in the Young
Mems Catholic Association.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Secretary A. w. Lunbeck of the
Young Mems Christian Association is
riding new Wolff American of which
he speaks in the highest terms.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

local men, has decided to ride Stormer
this season.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

The Sahodalica Wheelmen have been
Park for race meet on Memorial day.
This being the case. why not have road
race? There would be no lack of entries
for an event of this kind, particularly as
it would be the first of the season.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
CYCLING NOTES.

Not Strictly Local. But Interesting Alike
to Rider and Enthusiast.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

For whipping. use Willswood Farm Purified
Cream. just right Fresh daily at sullivan
81 Sons, Grocers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

The chairman Of the Ways and Means
Committee of the State Legislature of
New York has written letter in re-
ply to the urgings of wheelmen for a
$1,000, 900 appropriation for good roads,
in which he says that as large an appro.
priation for good roads will be made as
is consistent with the finances of the State
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Contract advertisements which have been
rewritten or advertisements published first
time In the CHRONICLE are as follows:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
A Generous Church.

The following interesting report of the
South Street Presbyterian Church for
the past year was made last Sunday:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

At meeting of Y. M. Q. A. cyclists
Wednesday evening a wheel club was
organized for the season. James Heath
was elected captain, J. Claude Arm
strong. lieutenant, and Stephen Griffith,
secretary The officers will be
appointed later by the Physical Work
Committee of the association.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Some idea of how long trading-in prices
will range on secondhand wheels this
year may be CLEANED from the quotations
imum limit will be $12, and such wheels
must be of last years make and in ex-
cellent condition. The prices range from
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

Contributions, including church col
lections, Sabbath school and the various
missionary organizations, denomlna-
tional and undenominational:
Home missions, including one gift
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

In common with everything else in the
vernal season, bicyclists are more or less
green" in the spring time. And so the
fact that they rode hundred miles a
day or even half that distance last sum-
mer or late last fall is no reason why
they should expect to do the same with
the coming of spring Take it easy for
awhile, till the long latent muscles be-
come hardened to the new strain put up
on them. No one should imperil his
whole seasons happiness by starting out
in too big hurry. Many do this every
year, and among the offenders are a good
ly number of women,
Ride a little every day. Ride little
farther every day Don't do all your
riding the first day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

President Keenan, of the l.. A. w. an
nounces the appointment Of Alfred F.
Terry of Cienfuegos as L. A. w. repre-
sentative for Cuba. While cycling on the
island is not SO popular as in other parts
of the world, on account of the long
standing wars, there is considerable in
the centres of population, and the presi-
dent of the wheelmen's organization rec
ognizes that as Cuba is virtually part
of the United States, at least for time,
the League should have representative
there.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
Veterinary Surgery.

DR.. G. A. Pfender will be in Sli-
ner November %, and %, and will
be prepared to treat all durable dis
eases of domestic animals. Horse
dentistry speciality. Many good
horse is lost every year on account
of bad teeth. He will pay special
attention to the various diseases
and affections of the foot. All ex-
aminations free Of charge.
Mr.. r. Wilkes desires to inform
his friends and the public generally
that he will start again in his ole
matchmaker business and will re-
pair watches, clocks, musical instru'
ments, electric instruments, sewing
machines, etc, etc., and will be
located with r. H. Loessin, next tc
the City Drug Store.
f, WILgEs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
A Home Wedding.

The beautiful home of Mr.. w. ],
Moore, on Laurel Heights, was ths
scene Of u very pretty weddinS
Wednesday at $50 p. m. The
contracting parties were Miss Allie
Virginia Moore, daughter of Mrs,
Samuel B, Moore and niece of Mr.,
W. j. Moore, aud Mr.. Russell Stapp
Brown, son of DR.. Brown of Taylon
There was a gathering Of family
friends to witness this ceremony
and bid the happy young couple
bon voyage on the journey of life,
Miss Annie Wilson of Fort Worth
acted as maid of honor and Mr.
Brown, brother Of the groom, was
the best man. Rev. Arthur Jones
of the First Presbyterian Church
oiIiciated.
Mr., and Mrs. Brown left over the
international ~ Great Northern Tor
Taylor, where they will reside in
the future, Mr.. Brown being a
prominent young business man OF
that place.
Among the friends from out Of
town who attended the wedding
were DR., and Mrs. Brown of Taylor
parents of the groom Mr., Bernard
Brown of Houston, brother of the
groom; w. j. Moore, Jr., and wife
of Moulton, Mrs. l.. e. Moore Of
Moulton, r. B. Allen and wife al
Halletsville, Mrs. Gus. Schleicher
of Cuero and Miss Annie Wilson OF
Fort Worth.-Express.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22

Mr. G. II, Flato has sold his
mercantile business to Mr.. c, b.
Welhausen, who will continue the
business at the old stand, opposite
the depot.
Carnes' Cash Store is the plaA
to get your fresh groceries, No one
appreciates your trade more aud
will always strive to please you.
All goods delivered promptly and
free of charge,
Kotzebue's laughable hve-act
comedy will be rendered by Hy.
Messer and his troupe at the opera
house next Sunday night Secure
your seats at once
Mr.. viii Coombs, commissioner
Of precinct No. 2, Gonzales county.
passed through Sinner last Friday
on his return from Gonzales where
he had been for several days in
attendance on commissioners court.
MIR. George McGonigle, of Mid
land, formerly an old resident of
Lavaca county, was in the city last
Saturday with drove of fine brood
mares, which he WAC Offering for
sale. Mr.. McGonigle was the sheriff
of Ector county for four years.
LosT-one iron grey Spanish
horse, IA hands high, seven years
old, branded f on left shoulder,
also f on left thigh and Spanish
brand on left thigh. $500 reward
for return to me at Sinner, Texas.
WIN. GREEN.
There was a great down pour of
rain, accompanied by strong wind
last Sunday evening. 1t began
about 3 o'clock and it continued to
rain heavily until 8 O'Clock. We
have heard of no damage sxcept the
overthrow of few outhouses and
the falling OF several electric light
poles.
A big wedding took place last
Monday at the Welfel place, near
Vim. Dickson's. Mr.. Joe Zovcsky
and Miss Ruzena Welfel were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock,
by Rev. Joseph Hudecek. Messrs
Joe Macha and Joe Boehm of Shi-
ner were presentand report a grand
! time. The happy couple have the
best wishes of all their friends for a
long life of happiness,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
A Grand Bali.

The young people of Sinner will
give a ball ut the opera house to-
morrow night, Thursday November
%. There will be no special invi-
tations, but an open invitation is
extended to all who wish to enjoy
themselves. The following COM
mittees speak for themselves
ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE.
Theo. Schuhmenn,
A. IS. Jungbecker,
@. j. Gray,
VIM. F. Koch,
Robert erdler,
l. w. Griffith,
Otto Richter.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
G. K. Holchak,
h. G. Flato,
G. B. Welhuusen,
O, II. Deutsch,
NJ. e. Wolters,
G. w. Eschenburg.
FLOOR coMMlrrEE.
r. f. Welhausen,
P. w. Welhausen,
Chas. H. Flato, Jr,,
Gus Russek,
Chas, Amsler,
Adolph Blohm.
Joe Volino will furnish the music
which is guarantee ola good time
Admission Gentlemen. for dane.
ing. 100, gentlemen not dancing
20 cents. Ladies free.