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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
FRIDAY, MAY 10. 1899.
THE GOVERNORSHIP.

Reviewing "Gubernatorial Possibili-
ties" the Jersey City Epening journal
speaks sensibly, as follows:
Our Democratic friends are very much
concerned about the Republican nominee
for Governor in 1901, but the Republi-
cans are not worrying. The State has a
very good Governor now, and he has not
completed the first year of his term. He
has satisfied the people so generally that
large majority will be pleased to secure
another Republican Governor. Forum
ately the Republican party has number
of available men, any one of whom will
make a good Governor. Senator John
son of Bergen, Senator Pitney of Morris,
Speaker d. O. Watkins of Gloucester
and Franklin Murphy of Essex present
quartet that offers assurance of a good
Governor, no matter upon whom the
choice will fall, but there is no hurry
about making choice. When the peo-
pie turn to the task of making selection
there will be no doubt about the verdict,
and it will be given by Republicans, and
not by Democratic editors or politicians
The prominent Republicans who are
mentioned as possible candidates are not
engaged in scramble for the nominal
ton, and the fact that everybody looks
upon them as possible candidates is
tribute to their ability and availability,
and not the result of their efforts to
secure the honor, for none of them have
done anything to influence the decision
of the people or to control the convention.
The date for the convention has not been
selected and is long way off.
1t is easy to imagine reasons why our
friend the enemy are concerned about
the coming candidate If they could
divine lis name they would make him
a target for lying abuse in hopes Of max
ing him unpopular in advance, if such
thing was possible, and it is matter for
surprise that any friend of a possible
candidate should invite malicious attacks
by the premature presentation of name
to form the fucus of attack for mud
singers.
A paragraph in the New York Press,
under the heading, "Pitney in Plain
View" is specimen of what should not
be done by any well wisher of Senator
Pitney. The paragraph is as follows:
"This shelving of Watkins, by the
way, leaves Mahlon Pitney in the fore
ground prominently. AS voorhees, was,
Pitney now is, the logical candidate for
Governor in 1901"
The suggestion that Watkins has been
shelved for the benefit of Senator Pitney
is unkind and untrue. The people can
call Watkins from official position as
United States Attorney and place him in
nomination just as Bedle, Dixon, Werts
and McGill were nominated in the past,
and the people would feel, and right
fully so, that any attempt to limit the
range of their choice was an unwar-
ranted interference with their rights.
Senator Pitney is popular and is an
available candidate, but it is not true
that he had anything to do with ''shelv-
ing Speaker Watkins" nor is it true that
Watkins has been shelved. He is just
as much a Gubernatorial possibility to-
day as ever
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
FREEHOLDERS'FALSE ECONOMY

The county expenses are high, and the
taxpayers are interested to know exactly
what the money is being spent for, and
the utmost publicity should be given to
the itemized quarterly reports of all ex-
penditures.
The best way to insure this is by news
paper advertisement as hitherto. The
proposal to print five thousand circulars
quarterly instead of advertising does not
meet the case. To circulate these will
entail trouble and expense, both to those
who wish to read them and to the off.
cials of the Board.
There will be no saving. no publicity,
but very great deal of dissatisfaction
among the taxpayers. especially those in
rural districts.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
COUNSELOR RATHBUN.

Charles A. Rathbun, who on Wednes-
day was elected counsel of the Board of
Freeholders, was born at Madison, Nor
ris county, where he received his educa-
ton in the public school. Later he read
law with Judge Vreeland and was
graduated from Columbia Law School in
1889, and in the same year he was ad-
mitted to the bar. In 1892 he was made
a counselor. After practising for several
years in Newark, he removed his Office
to Morristown. Mr. Rathbun is an
active Republican, and he will make
worthy successor to Mayor Quayle, who
has been the counsel of the board since
1894
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
EREEHOLDERS ORGANIZE.
Continued from Firgt Paqe.

amendment by Dr. Becker provided that
the engineers salary be $4,000 and that
he he allowed to EMPLOY assistal is on the
recommendation of the Road Committee.
William E. K ng was II, minated by
DIR. Becker and his reelection as
County Engineer was unanimous
Thomas Malley was reelected Road
Inspector by unanimous vote.
MIR Post offered a resolution which
was passed to the effect that council
express an opinion as to the validity of a
contract entered into four years ago by
the Board to purchase stone for county
roads.
Mr.. Whitehead moved that the amount
from the sale of the poorhouse farm be
set aside for the purchase of land and
new building This was carried and the
collector was authorized to ascertain in
what bank the highest rate of interest
would be paid.
The Road Committee recommended
awarding contract for Pine Brook and
Denville road to Aug. Munson q Co
Daniels & Stanley, who were the lowest
bidders by 5000, were present and in
sisted that the contract should be
awarded them. The committee explained
that Munson & Co agreed to complete
the road in 100 days while Daniels q
Stanley wanted at least months The
expense incurred by the difference in
time would amount to more than $500
besides leaving the road in bad condition
for longer time. The road is miles
in length
The Board ordered awarding of con
tract to Munson & Co., and counsel was
dirontnd tO nrpnarn contract.
A petition signed by % residents of
Port Morris Borough called attention to
unhealthy condition of Center street in
that place, caused by stagnant water
and asked that pipes be laid for drain
age purposes. Mr. Mcconnell of the
Port Morris Board of Health was pre-
sent and explained to the Freeholders
that the road had been raised Is inches
and drainage at present was impossible.
New pipes would cost about $500 and
unless the Board attends to the matter
Mr.. Mcconnell said the State Board of
Health would be notified. The matter
was referred to the Road Committee and
counsel
A communication was received from
residents at Netcong asking the Board
to place guard rails on the bridge at
that place on the South side of the
reservoir.
Mr.. AFFORD asked that 5000 be re-
served for placing rail on bridge at
Schooleys Mountain. The length of
rail is 600 feet and bridge was built 81
years ago.
Bills were turned over to the new
Board by Committees and were ordered
maid as follows:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
BOARD OF EXCISE.
Ordinance Requiring Saloons to Raise
Curtains During Closed Hours.

The Board of Excise met on We'd
nesday evening with only two mem
bers present-Dr. Fox and Mr.. Nc
Collum. An ordinance relating TO inns
and taverns to regulate the sale of
liquors was read and laid over If
this ordinance passes the shades of
saloons will be raised half way during
closed hours and no one but the pro-
prietor or his employees may enter the
place during that time. 1t provides
also that names of persons signing
petitions for granting license be publish
ed
Applications for license were grant
ed to Lamont d. Guerin, hotel; Jacob
Wulfers, saloon; Edward f. Cooney
and John Rodler resident wholesale. The
application of Edward Lonergan for a
Wholesale license for 81 Madison street
was not granted. A special meeting of
the Board will occur Monday next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
ALWAYS ON THE WRONG SIDE.

"The Democratic party got on the
wrong moral side of the Union question,
of the emancipation question, of the re-
construction question, of the financial
question, and now, as an organization,
is getting on the wrong moral side of
the expansion question. The number of
Democrats who will not follow the in
sanities of the party still remains suffici-
emily large to save the country. And
they will do it again next year. Brook
IAN Eagle, (Ind.)
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
s. BAIT"
1894.

Princeton, considering its population
of about 1000, is the "wettest" town in
all New Jersey. Think of it, twenty
four ''speak easies" in the town, accord
ing to ex-senator Vanderbilts count,
many of them open all night and on
Sundays. 1t would seem as if the locat-
ing among the Princetonians of dis
tinguished fisherman had inspired many
of them with a desire to furnish him with
bait. But, seriously, this is matter
that should receive prompt attention
from the authorities, as so many rum
holes are menace to the morals of the
student town. Camden Courier.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

when the State board will review the
county boards action.
This is long step in the direction of
more equitable assessment throughout
the State. Without doubt greater varia-
tions will be found in some counties than
were discovered in Passaic, and in some,
perhaps all counties, the township
assessments will vary as much or even
more than in Passaic county.
Without doubt the fairest assessments
in Morris county are those returned by
the assessors of Morristown and Morris
township.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
Old Boards Final Meeting.

The final meeting of the old board was
held on Tuesday, when the retiring
members, Messrs. Gillen and Van Win
kle, made brief speeches, thanking the
members for their courtesy and CO. opera-
ton during the past two years. Amount
of appropriations, bills turned over and
other business of this session appears in
account of reorganization given above.
The new board contains 10 Republi-
cans and 8 Democrats. Messrs. Van
Wrinkle and Gillen are succeeded by Sid
ney Collins and Francis F. Apgar, Re-
publicans.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
A MARVELLOUS CHANGE.

The customs receipts at Havana alone
will this year aggregate 10000. 900, or
almost as large as they were before the
war. The tariff rates now are only about
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
HOBART IMPROVING.

r. A Hobart, brother of Vice-Presi
dent Hobart, was in Morristown this
morning. He said recent advices from
his brother were to the effect that he
was slowly hut steadily improving.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

CHANCELLOR McGILL recently granted
a perpetual injunction against Mrs.
Boate, who had leased property in
Ocean Grove to a Chinese laundryman.
This decision is of Importance to the
Ocean Grove Association as 1t establishes
the validity of the 99-year leases, under
which all Ocean Grove property is held.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

THE several trunk lines, it is under
stood, will, in the near future, pool
their earnings, each company being
awarded certain territory. This is the
result of a ruinous freight competition of
long duration.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

Ex.AssEMBLYMAN THOMAS H. JONES of
Essex county died at his home in Irving
ton on Monday, after an illness of several
months. He twice represented his
county in the Assembly and was elected
clerk of the House during the last two
aaSSinna
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

a CoRPoRALs guard of over anxious
so called politicians were somewhat in
evidence at the board organization on
Wednesday. Prior to the caucus, ru-
mors were passed about without the
slightest regard to the truth by the
would be helpers of various candidates.
Among others was the report that the
Hon. George Richards of Dover had
telegraphed his preference as to an APP
pointment. Naturally a statement of
this character was at once stamped as an
untruth. Even if Mr.. Richards had de-
sired to take part in the organization, he
would not have wired his preferences.
That would have been childish and en-
tirely unlike the wise politician from
Randolph
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12
Director Lum appointed the follow


Director Lum appointed the following
committees:
Finance-Milledge, Post and Barley.
Courthouse and Jail-Becker, Apgar and
Fancher.
Lunacy-Collins, Squier and Cook.
Miscellaneous -Dalrymple, Orr and Smith.
Almshouse-W Whitehead, Vreeland, Norris.
Printing-Carter. Post and Bowman.
Roads-Kimble, Troxell. Dalrymple, Hoag-
land and AFFORD.
Mr. Dalrymple objected TO the appoint
ment of five members on township bridge
committees. He said that three would
do as well and would reduce expenses
considerably. A motion to that effect
prevailed, and bridge committees were
appointed as follows:
Chatham-Messrs. Lum, Troxell, Dalrymple.
Chester-Squier, Oxford and Orr.
Dover-Vreeland, Apgar, Hoagland, Orr.
Hanover-Kimble, Milledge, Collins.
Madison-Troxell, Norris, Cook.
Norris Whitehead, Bowman, Becker.
Morristown-
First Ward-Dalrymple, Norris, Collins.
Second Ward-Collins. Becker Dalrymple.
Third Ward-Becker, Dalrymple, Collins.
Fourth Ward-Norris Becker Cook.
Mendham- Bowman, Squier, Fancher.
Mt. Olive-Bartiey, AFFORD. Fancher.
Observation-Disclosures Kimble, Post.
Passaic-Cook, Troxell, Bowman.
Pequannoc-Post, Milledge, Carter.
Rockaway-Hoagland, Smith, Vreeland and
Milledge.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Squier, Orr.
INSTRUMENTATION, Squier, BARLEY.
The appropriations for the current year
ara az folIoUS
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

THE eighty-seventh commencement of
Princeton Theological Seminary was
held on Tuesday, the Rev. William
Henry Green, the venerable president of
the faculty, presiding The graduates
number seventy two, only seven of whom
were from New Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

On Saturday last the mems IS hole
handicap at the Morris County links
was won by w. Allston Flagg whose
card was 96-9-S7. Second place was
won by William A. Larned at 93-4-S9
and s. 81. Plum was third with 1OS-1S-90.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

THE Board of Freeholders, now safely
Republican, organized on Wednesday,
re-electing the Director, Merritt B. Lum,
the Clerk, Frank Everett; Counsel
Quayle was succeeded by Charles A.
Rathbun. The County Engineer, though
Democrat, was re-appointed, as he is
in charge of several important pieces of
road work now under way, and it was
deemed advisable, in the interests of the
work, to retain his services.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

THE Democratic Association of New
Jersey" has been incorporated in New
ark. 1t is organized in the interest of
free silver.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

DR.. HENRY M. WEEKS, at present
connected with the State Asylum for the
Insane at Trenton, has been appointed
superintendent Of the State Village for
Epileptics.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

The tax rate OF Newark for 1899 will
be e.05, somewhat less than the rate for
1898.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

COMMENTING on the recent peculiar
TO say the least, ruling of Justice Lud-
low at Trenton, in admitting an ap
plieant for admission to the bar who
objected to taking the oath as attorney,
protesting no belief in God, the Elizabeth
Journal says: Justice Ludlow's way
of looking at that young mans expressed
convictions is charitable one, but
better plan would have been TO refuse to
license a man who does not hold an oath
to be binding or in any way to be re-
spected. There are too many blatant in
fidels who faunt their disbeliefs in the
face of the community and the courts,
and it is unnecessary to encourage them.
Having doubts is one thing; Haunting
infdelity is quite another thing.
EX-COLONEL WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
is the only public man in the United
States, so far as we know, says the Mail
and Cypress, who can, month after
month, tour the country with we'll
worn selection of alleged principles in
government, labelling them in one town
as free political speech and in another
as "lecture" for which an admission
fee must be paid. He is thrifty and
somewhat crafty person, indeed, who is
able to pose almost simultaneously as a
Presidential candidate and travelling
Snowman
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-05-12

!, Better than drugs for baby is wildwood
q Sons, Grocers.
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E Z
JOSHUA GUREN.
ITO be Continued.
The times., 1899-12-17
The Letlered slrect,.

AT length there is q fair prospect OF Sc
curing & very desirable reform in the no
menclature o. certain Washington streets.
Senator Wemore has introduced in Con
gress a bin providing for the remaining Of
the District o. Columbia thoroug ghfares now
designated simply by letters.
Perhaps there IS no single feature in the
way OF municipal elegance on which the
Capital prides itself more than The beauty OF
its street system. The arrangement aud the
general attsactiveness of the thoroughfares
IL the City Of Magnificent Distances not
only compels the admiration Of the tourist,
but ii is a perennial source Of qualification
10 the resident capable OF an appreciation
Of such things But this satisfaction has
had It's foil. II has seemed to many people
proud Of this beautiful city that there was
never more exasperating transgression
against euphony or e worse exhibition Of
bad taste than attaching to a series or
streets unsurpassed for their charm The
The times., 1899-12-17

uality in the event Of European out
break. the situation as concerns the British
Empire is an extremely serious one Ii
cannot point TO single useful friend on
fae Continent. Germany being counted out
ON the contrary. 81 must face community
# dyrastie racial ard political hatred,
frustrated ambitions. grievances. enyies
and jealousies.
Unless the Sultan is controlled by the
Kaiser it is entirely probable that Turkey
might join with France and Russia 10
drive the British out of Egypt and the
Soudau, and TO assist in carrying out the
Russian and French programmes else
where. Abdul Hamid aims if possible to
be recognized as the Calph of all Islam, a
position legally belonging to the Shereef
of Mecca. England has opposed this ambi-
ton and has supported the Shereef. who,
however might be subiugated completely
and used for the Sultan's purposes if the
latter were backed by two powerful ma
tons and were guaranteed undisputed mil
itary possession of Arabia. In such a posi-
lion his influence over The Nohammedan
population OF India would be tremendous,
as ne would control the authority alone
able to declare the holy war, and could,
therefore. marvelously assist Russia in any
movement against Afghanistan or India.
There is acute danger in the directions thus
Indicated. Whether it viii amount to ac-
tual war is another question, and one which
in the highest degree appears 10 hinge upon
the action of Germany. Emperor Wilhelm.
if sufficiently interested. could perhaps stop
the game. supposing him able to hold his
dreibund together ana willing TO risk its
combined forces in war with France and
Russia. He certainly could veto Franco
Spanish designs upon Morocco, and that he
probably Will do for obvious reasons OF
state. But if he should not see his way
clear to interfere in prevention of attacks
upon Great Britain in Egypt and India we
may look for startling events in those di-
rections before long, unless the tide of war
speedily and sweepngly should turn in ia
vor Of the British in South Africa.
The times., 1899-12-17
The PeopIe to Congress.

Quit We like men! fear not be strong;
Be statesmeu-sift the right from wrong;
Let law and reason be your guides,
Indifferent TO all besides.
Quit ye like men!
Forget not whom ye represent.
And keep your solemn oath in mind,
For high above all precedent,
That only should your conscience bind
Quit We like men!
Quit We like men! waste not the time.
A nations veal is in your hands.
Nay, more perhaps, with this fair cline.
Ye hold the fate of many landsl
Quit ye like mem
Eschew the pranks of boys and fools.
All persitiage, banaiires,
And calling personalities;
Rise to your best, when wisdom rules;
Quit ye like men!
When in the midst of fierce debate.
Inspired by honest rivalry,
Like knights of truest chivalry-
Fight fair, without deceit or hate;
Quit ye like meui
Prove that ye are Of men the choice,
And worthy of the peoples voice;
Men high above all base design,
Above all influence malign;
Quit ye like men!
Quit ye like men, and We shall stand
On the high places of the land
Your names as watchwords we shall hold
Like to the noble men of old;
Quit ye like men.
w. J. H. H
The times., 1899-12-17

mere meaningless ard prosaic letters of the
alphabet.
However, having been annoyed for years
by the awkwardness OF such an arrange
mert. Washngtouians at last have the pre-
limtDary satisfaction of knowing that the
matter has been brought to the attention Of
he body that lcgislates for the District,
ard Congress agreeing. the letter scheme
OF designation viii be merged into the more
/ acceptable one OF using the names of dis
tiuguished Americans whose careers have
ended and whose services have won them
place of honor in the records of the ma
/ ton,
1t is understood that in rechristening the
thoroughfares under consideration, the
names of Presidents and Vice Presidents
are to be given the preference, which is
fitting and commendable And in the pro-
( cess Of supplying new and significant ap-
pallatCns. there will be no necessity for
disturbing the present alphabetical order,
since A Street can be changed TO Adams
/ or Arthur Street; 3 Street named for Blu
chanan; c Street for Clinton or Calhoun.
/ Vice Presidents; D Street for Davis or eDaI-
las, also Vice Presidents, etc, throughout
the list. The propriety of using names as
nearly as possible in their chronological
order and of giving due weight to the prom
inence and achievements of the men to be
honored viii naturally suggest itself.
( When the names of Presidents and Vice
/ Presidents are lacking to supply the places
! Of certain eliminated letters, recourse may
/ be had to that list of distinguished states
men, soldiers, and scholars, whose life
work added glory to the Republic and the
! full quota can be secured without difficulty.
! The consummation of the reformative
/ innovation proposed in the Wetmore bill
/ is devoutly to be wished, and the passing
of the alphabetical list of appellatOns Will
cause little or no regret. The people who
reside on the streets to be affected by the
proposed change will doubtless be more
than gratifed when the letters reminding
one only OF the sehoolboys primer are rele-
gated to the rear. and replaced by names
/ that not only sound well but mean some
! thing.