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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-08-17
Auditors Sale.

NORRIS CIRCUIT COURT.
Catherine A. Musgrove VS. William Price and
Henry Price-In Attachment.
R. E. Vanhovenberg, Atty.
This eale stands adjourned to Tuesday, the
eleventh day of September 1900 next between
the hours of twelve. noon. and five o'clock in
the afternoon at the Court House in Morris
town. N. j.
Dated August IA, 1900.
s453 e. A. QUAYLE, Auditor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-08-17
CROP CONDITIONS.

The reports received from all sections
indicate that the intense heat ard
insufficient moisture (local showers
unevenly distributed) have seriously
affected all growing and maturing
crops. In some places in the Southern
Section, corn and potatoes are past
help, and in others under the most
favorable circumstances corn will not
yield more than half crop. Springs
that have never been known to fail
are now dry. In some portions of
the Central Section, especially the
Red Shale District and parts of Hun
terdon county, corn is rolling and
twisting and orchard fruits dropping
badly. In the Northern Section.
potatoes aud buckwheat have suffered
and pasture fields are drying up.
High winds on the afternoon of the
9th did considerable damage in Bur
lington and Gloucester counties.
Elk President Steyn of the Orange
Free State is reported to have died as
the result Of severe wound received
while endeayoring to reach Mr..
Kruger
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-08-17
A franchise was recently {

A franchise was recently granted
the North Jersey Traction Co.. on the
Paterson plank road in Bergen County
with the understanding that the
Traction Company should pay one
third of the cost of the new bridge
over the Hackensack river. No men,
tion of this claim was made in the
company's charter, thus the whole
cost of the bridge was thrown ON the
county, matter of over 800, 600.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
WE nOUIO Un6NI SCnEWc.
Institutional Church at Chicago
Will Be Erected.

Chicago. Aug. ga temple that will rival
any other in the world is to be built In
Chicago. II plans now under consideration
by the various Methodist Church officials
In this city are matured and executed. The
edifice will be the home Of the consolidated
churches. under institutional rule, and. IL
reports prove correct, the presiding eccle-
siastic Will be Doctor Camden NJ. Cobern
Of Denver.
Doctor Cobern. who is pastor of Trinity
Church in the Colorado city, was inter-
Viewed in Denver, but would say nothing,
beyond. asserting that the matter had not
reached q point where he could talk. Pre-
siding Elder Jackson said:
Il will not say that Doctor Cobern has
been approached in regard to the institu-
tional church pastorate. I can say little
about the plan. AT present we are some
what in the dark as regards what We can
DO. we nave too much money to obtain
The plan will be to effect the consolida-
ton Of several big Methodist chuches and
congregations. including Trinity. nthe First
Church and others. sell the church prop
critics and employ the capital thus derived
possibly $1,000, OG0-in the building of one
Of the greatest religious temples ever known
In the history Of the world. 1t will recognize
no class or caste, and meetings will be con-
Quoted on weekdays as they are on Sun
DAY. It will furnish employment for the
unemployed, and will furnish comfort to
those in distress or want from any cause.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
Vera V. Kaufman Petitions Court
for Letters of Administration
Claims to Be His Widow.
HIS RELATIVES ARE SURPRISED.
Say That They Did Not Know That
He Was Married-A Legal
Battle Over Insurance
Policy Probable.

MES. Vera V. Kaufman filed a petition In
the Probate Court yesterday for letters OF
administration upon the estate Of Abraham
Kaufman, who was drowned in the Mera-
nee River while fishing August IS.
A few days before Vera V. Kaufman flied
her petition, a brother of the dead man an
nounced his intention Of applying for admin
istration papers.
The estate consists of an accident policy
for 5000 in the Fidelity and Casualty Com
pany of New York, and personal property
valued at 500.
An interesting legal fight probably will
result in the case. The father and brothers
of Abraham Kaufman insist that they were
unaware Of the fact that he had a wife.
Vera ". Kaufman. the petitioner. lives at
No. II North Garrison avenue. An effort
was made yesterday to ascertain from her
where and when she was married. but she
refused to discuss the matter.
Max Kaufman, secretary of the Board
Of Health Of st. Louis. who lives at No.
1927 Maryland avenue. said that the filing
Of the petition was a great surprise to him.
as he did not know his brother was mar
ried.
The whole case Is enveloped in mystery.
]. c. Jones. who is counsel for Vera kauf-
man, says that the petitioner and kauf-
man were married seven years ago, and
until ~recently resided in Galveston. Tex.
Before the insurance company will pay
the amount of the policy 1t will make q
thorough investigation Of the drowning.
big Four to Cincinnati. Finest service.
track and CONTINENT.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
POLITICAL.

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are requested to see that meesinnss s' are p eDnnsre
advertised and that all necessary arrangement
J. H. Edwards. secretaT SEi' CHAIRMAN
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
HUNTlNGT0N's LOVE FOR ART.
Dead Railroad King Left a Rare
Collection.

New York. Aug. A.-The late c. P. Hunt
ington's art collection. If 1t were sold at auc-
ton. would possibly bring s2,Oo0,O OO. In the
course of the last six years his commission
ers nave spent about 5000 o 1t is said. in
buying the works Of American artists. With
in the last six months he bought "Old Mas
ter for $780, 900. In his collection are paint
ings by Meissonier. Millet, Troyon, Rosa
Bonheud, Rousseau. Sir Frederick Leighton
and Landseer.
One part of his collection is a series OF
pictures Of Roman Catholic prelates, from
Popes to Bishops, for which he paid 5000
Gustave Dore's works. Fine tapestries were
always sought by Mr.. Huntington. One
piece now in his home as a p~ortiere was de-
signed by Teniers and cost 10, 1000 francs.
The collection includes also miniatures
and bric-a-brac.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
PROFESSOR TODD RETlREs.
Director of the Nautical Almanac
Ends His Active Service.

Washington. Aug. 25.-Having reached the
age limit. Professor H. ID. Todd, Us. ~,
director OF the Nautical Almanac. retireS TO,
day from active scientific work at the head
Of this naval publication. one of the most
important scientific posts under the Govern
ment.
The dictatorship of the Nautical Almanac
will be assumed by Professor S. j. Brown,
the astronomical director of the observatory.
Professor Todd was graduated at the Ma
val Academy in 1857. He served for two
years under Captain Dupont in Chinese wa
xers and was present at the attack on the
Taku forts in 1853 and at TfepTTsin when
the treaty was signed. He was next ordered
to duty on the coast of Africa and took
part in capturing the SLAYER Erie, with 1877
slaves on board.
Professor Todd served throughout the
Civil War as Lieutenant and Lieutenant
Commander. being Flag Lieutenant Of the
Cumberland at the Norfolk Navy. Yard
when Sumter was fired on. He was. in 1856,
ordered to duty in Nautical Almanac office,
continuing until he became director of the
Nautical Almanac, which position he held on
retirement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
PERtSHED IN AN ICEHOUSE.
Butcher Caught by Falling Ice and
Fr0Ze to Death.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 25.-Joseph Kronke, a
butcher in the Polish district, known as the
king of the Poles,.' a power in local poll
tics, was accidentally killed in his icehouse
at the rear of his store. Accompanied by
an employe, Frank Haas, Kronke went into
the icehouse early this morning. They had
ice came tumbling down upon them. The
floor CAV way and the two were thrown
Into the space below. Haas, who is slim,
managed to squeeze out between the ice
blocks after an hours exertion, but he was
chilled and numbed with the cold. Rescuers
worked for two hours before Kronke's body
was taken out. There were no external
marks OF injury and it is believed he froze
to death.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
BREACH OF TRUST CHARGED.
Trustee Of Lady Yarde-B Buffers Es'
tate in Court.

Oakland. Cal, Aug. 25.-E. H. wakeman
is accused Of footing the estate Of Lady
Yarde-BulIer, Of which he is the trustee.
Greenebaum, the titled woman's guardian.
On the strength of the serious allegations
made in an affidavit filed by Greenebaum,
before Judge Green to show cause why he
should not be prosecuted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
Chicago and Return

August 25th to 10Th, returning limit ex-
trail r. r. q. A. r.. Specials leave Union
Station 8 a. M, August 25th. 26th and eth,
and Diamond and Daylight Specials daily
1890 noon and $40 p. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26

The bargains at Bars are so attractive
that the street cars from north. south. east
and west will be crowded with eager shop
pers, bound for Bars. Sixth. Olive and Lo-
Gust streets. It's a good place to make up
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
Mr.. SPRAGUE SAYS

Gentlemen returning from vacation appre-
ciate the Delicatessen quick service and
popular prices.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
Beaumont Hospital Medical
College, ST. Louis.

Gives q thorough course Of instruction, with
superior clinical adyantagss. -Four course q lee
Of the coming session. Students who have at
tended TWO, FULL r. Of
conditions and be eligible to graduation. ses-
sion opens Sept. 10. Catalogue on application.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
WILLOWMERE
CENTRAL COLLEGE, FAYETTE, MO.
Founded In 1857.

standard scholarship. unsurpassed In the West:
800. 900 in buildings and endowment: Libraries.
Laboratories. gymnasium. athletic srounds: Young
e. cupples Hall, just finished; At . COS. Of sss.-
e0. at g a week; superior training offered WON
For cataIogue ADDRESS Prest. E. B. Craishead.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
SCHOOLS.
The Lorctto-HiEhest Grade

HI Lorctto-HiEhest Grade
Academy for young ladies. Florissant, St. Louis
Co. Mo. Send for a Prospectus.
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE. Stanton.
Va. School for Young 1adies. Situated in tho
mountains Of Virginia. Climate aud scenery unsur.
passed. Preparatory and elective courses. Special
advantagesin Music. Art. Eiocution and Languages.
Buildings modern and complete. Write for cataiog.
Miss Maria Pendieton Duval. Principal.
successor to Mrs. Gen. ]. E. B. Stuart.
WILLOWMERE Select ,h home so, ,ShoG 1aa, for
adjoining city. on Suburban. Location healthful.
Home care and. comforts. Own garden. Jersey
dress PRINCIPAL OF w1LLOWMERE. ia N.
Sixth st. St. Louis. MOI .,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26
HO8MER HALL.

DAY AND SCHOOL Fun
GIRLS.
Certificate admits to best Eastern colleges.
Opens Sept. 20. For catalogue address Miss
Martha II. Mathews, Principal. ass Washington
boulevard.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26

should be elected, the question would re
main a vital question, and the trust EVIL
would probably disappear.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26

big Four to Cincinnati Finest service
track and equipment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-26

Extracts from an article by Ex-Governor stone
of Missouri in The September Forum.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
A Marrow Escape.

Thankful wordswritten by Mrs.Ada
E. Hart, of Groton,S S. ID. WAS taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in consumption. -Four doctors
gave me up, saying 1 could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior, determined II could not stay
with my friends on earth, / would
meet my absent ones above. My hus-
band was advised to get DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, and
coughs and colds. gave it trial,
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, thank God, am saved and now a
we'll and healthy woman" Trial bot
ties free at Frank G. BANDS drug
store, $40 Main street. Regular size
so cents and 81. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
catnrrl. CANNOT be Cured

With Local Applications, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing catarrh. Send for testimoni-
ais, free. L. j. CHENEY s. CO.,
Props, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, pricel5 cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best. 13-lm
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
Good Hope Newslets

The protracted meeting which has
been in progress here for the past two
weeks, closed last Friday, resulting
in three conversions and the church
greatly revived.
We are Informed by one of the men
working on the pump station near
here, that the building will be 30x50
feet, all of iron, except the foundation
which will be OF stone, which is now
quarrled and several men are busily
engaged cutting and shaping them
for the foundation. 1t will be several
weeks before this building is completed
Prof. w. ii. Mcmillan returned a
week ago to his school at Oglesby,
Davidson county, Tenn. We wish him
success in all his undertakings in life.
Prof. J. L. Mcmillan will remain at
home for probably month.
The people are quiet over the small
pox scare.
Politics is bestiring herself once
more.
Muddy roads, oh, gee whiz. =.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
A Strike at TyrconnelI.

Work is good in both the mines
here. The miners of old Tyrconncll
demanded 10 cents advance Monday
the q st, as their neghbor mines
were paying. The company refused
the advance and the miners all came
out on strike on the following day,
the men were notified the advance
would be given, so they resumed work
Wednesday. Two men were hurt
here last week but not seriously.
Mr. b. NJ. Goodwin and Hirm Slut
tier, two Of the popular leading young
men of this place, left Monday for
Montana.
Q. II. Payne and brother Oda, left
Saturday for Pittsburg, Pa, to join
the regular army. SucceSsto the boys.
a man was in our little town this
week from Fairmont, hunting men to
work in the mines. There never was
known to be such a demand for
laborcrs.
] do not like to mention politics but
will say Mckinley has fulfilled his
promise in bringing prosperity and
may the good work continue for the
next four years DIXIE.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
In colored Circles.

Rev. Morris spent last week in
Weston, assisting in revival services.
Miss Ella Colston is able to be out
again.
Mr.. Greed Smith, of Weston, was in
the city last week.
The entertainment given at the A.
NJ. T. church by the class Of 1900 was
grand success.
Misses BERTHE and Lucy Thomas,
Miss Florence Rutlin and Mr.. Crede
Smith spent Sunday at Bridgeport.
Rev. j. E. Morris read avery in
teresting paper at the "Ilasty Pud-
ding Lyceum" last Monday evening
at the A. NJ. E. church which was
ably discussed by Messrs Henry,
Guss, Wellman, DIR. Henderson and
Others.
Mr.. Henry Scott who has been sick
at the home of Mr.. Henry Lewis is
better, and has returned tohis home
at Good Hope.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
An Edilor,s life saved by { ham
bcrInin's Cough Remedy.

During the early part Of October,
1896, | contracted bad cold which
settled on my lungs and was neglect
ed until 1 feared that consumption
had appeared in an incipient state. l
was constantly coughing and trying
to expel something which lcould not.
l became alarmed and after giving
the local doctor a trial bought bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
the result was immediate improve
ment and after l had used three bot
ties my lungs were restored to their
healthy state.-B. S. Edwards. pub
Usher of The Review, Wyant, III. For
sale by Cunningham Bros. Co., drug
gists. 13-1m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
DoIa Dots.

The county road in many places
aloug the Short Line Is practically inn
passable.
Mrs. S. S. RIttenhouse is visiting
ermany friends in Shinnston.
John Fortney, Of Fairmont, who is
looking after coal and oil development
in this section was greeting his NUM-
crous friends here recently.
OBJ. Michael who has been team
ing for the South Penn company has
returned and put his team in the
barn. He says the roads are too bad
for any use.
Charles Martin, one Of our hustling
citizens and an energetic republican,
is erecting new dwelling.
Camisse Swiger who has been in
Illinois, Miss. and Kansas for the past
three years has returned to the hills
Of West Virginia. Hesaysh he believes
there is more hustle and Development
to the square mile In the little noun
tain State than any in the Union.
William Rogers. of Braxton county,
has been visiting his brother, David
Rogers,Iof this community for few
days
Mumps seem to have gotten hold
in this vicinity and are getting in their
work pretty well.
John G. Rogers, one Of Harrison
county eminent citizens, Is still very
i'll.
The Sales, McDonal commissary
took fire the other night and illumin-
ated the heavens with the pickering
rays Of an enormous light for some
distance around. Some Coons were
occupying the building when it took
to flames. on discovering the fire
they betook themselves out of their
habtation, surrounded the building
and seemed to enjoy their situation as
wellas kittens in barn. Probably
this was the first good fire they had had
since they came to the coldregions of
West Virginia. LUZoN.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02

If you have money on savings &C.
count in the Pittsburgh Bank for Saw
ings, No. 2l0 Fourth avenue, Pitts
bugh, where it can be deposited by
mail, and earnSyou4per cent.interest,
and need some Of 1t in hurry, you
can draw up to $50 without notice
One dollar at time can be deposited.
This bank has over 5000 depositors,
5000, 600. 90 OF assets, and is the sec
ond Oldest savings bank in Pittsburgh.
LII SolicitS Your account. l3-Sm3.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
Wilsonburq Breezes.

Miss Hattie Parker, OF Lynch, has
been visiting Miss Anna Francis.
Hiram Kell, Of Jaryisyille, recently
called on friends here.
L. Tate, of this town, visited friends
at Salem recently.
c. j. Martin, principal Of the Will
sonburg graded school, was in your
city a few days ago.
Joseph Brown was among business
callers in your city Saturday.
Mrs. A. McAtee was shopping In
your city few days ago.
PUNCH AND JUDY.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-02
Things Outside
Of Harrison
That Have Happened in the Every
day Life ofWest Virginians.

Thomas Eaglen, OF Morgantown,
who was recently bitten by dog
believed to have been mad, has been
sent to the PaSteur institute at Balti-
more for treatment.
The republicans of Huntington Will
make an active fight to secure the
republican state convention. The
chamber of commerce has been asked
to lend every aid possible.
Parkersburg business men and citi-
zcns have put plans under way for the
erection of wigwam for the use of
conventions and other large as
semblages that may be induced to go
there.
Thomas G. Pownall, of Cumber-
land, purchased an original tract of
timber of 40 acres, near lIeadville,
w. Va, from Okey johnson. 1t is
one of the few old tracts remaining
and abounds in fine oak saw-timber.
The bowling alley in connection
with the new Catholic school building
at Grafton has been opened up and
proves an interesting feature to the
young people. The gymnasium and
reading room will soon be ready for
active operation.
Representative Aston G.. Dayton,
of the Second West Virginia district,
is making strong effort to have put
in the Civil Sundry bill an appropria-
tion of $4,000 for road from the
town of Grafton to the Soldiers
Cemetery, near that place.
Governor Atkinson has granted a
stay of execution for thirty days in
the case of the State against Harry
Cooper, convicted of attempted rape
Mt the November term Of the Kanaw-
ha criminal court, and sentenced to
serve seven years in the pcnitenitary.
1t is reported that the first of the
month several changes will take place
among the b. 4. o. officials and the
clerical force at Grafton. No official
notice has been received yet, but
reliable information has been received
that such is the case.
The parties interested in the con-
6truction of an electric railway from
Sistersville to Middlebourne have
secured the necessary capital, and it
is thought the road will be built. The
necessary rights of way have been Sc
cured, and subscription by the county
or people viii be asked for. 1t is said
that work on the line will commence
on April 1st.
Jacob Conrad, of Whitner, has been
lodged in Jail at Beverly, W. Va, on
the charge of attempt feloniouS as
sault on Phoebe Eye, aged u years.
He was frightened Off by the child's
screams. A. II. Dooley, of Whitmer,
was also put in Jail, having, in a
quarrel, thrown heavy stick ofwood,
which missed his man and struck a
child, nearly killing it.
Charles Hatch. engineer on the
Chesapeake s. Ohio train No. -, sud-
denly stopped it east of Handley and
jumping from the cab, rushed into
the woods. He had previously run
past several stopping places and was
unmindful Of the signals. He was
found three hours later and placed
under close watch. 1t is thought
that overwork unbalanced his mind.