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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
OBITUARY.
HENRY M. oLMsTEAD.

Henry M. Olmstead, who for forty
three years has been we'll known resi-
dent Of Morristown, died at his home
on Washington avenue on Tuesday in
the S3rd year of his age, Mr.. Ohm
stead came of an old and we'll known
Philadelphia family. After obtaining
his education, when but % years of
age, he accepted the responsible posi-
tion of assistant supercargo of the
clipper ship "Lehigh" sailing for
Canton, China, returning in the same
vessel thfee years later In 1S43, he
again sailed for China, where he en-
tered clearing house at Canton,
later engaging in business with A. A.
Richie, a resident of that city. under
the firm name of Richie and Ohm
stead This firm continued for some
years; upon it's dissolution, Mr.. Ohm
stead became a member of the we'll
known firm of ELEPHANT and Co., who
for years were the leading tea mer-
chants of the world and with whom
he remained as partner until its
dissolution in 1851, when he returned
to Philadelphia.
Some two years after his return Mr.
Olmstead, married Miss Caroline
Tibbitts, of Newport, R. I. In 1857,
Mr.. and Mrs. Olmstead removed from
Philadelphia to Morristown, purchas-
ing the homestead of the late Judge
Whitehead on Washington avenue,
where the family has since resided.
Mr.. Olmstead soon entered active
business again, associating himself in
1858 with Olyphant, Son & Co., a
prominent importing house of New
York, with extensive connections in
China. He retired i'll 1861, and for
many years was interested in his
property in Morristown and later was
almost daily visitor at the grist
mill he owned near Green Village,
and which for years was known as
years AN official of the First Presby-
terrain Church and served long time
as treasurer of the Bench of Deacons
of that church. Mr.. Olmstead was
an ardent supporter of the Union and
he assisted in many ways the enlist
ment of soldiers. His generosity to
the families in Morrristown of soldiers
at the front was almost limitless.
He took personal interest in those at
the front as we'll and when soldier
fell a victim to battlefield or hospital
Mr.. Olmstead was among the first to
assist the Borrowing ones at home.
He was active in the formation of
the First National Bank and was
member of the first Board of Directors
and for years was member of the
Discount Committee. When ELEPHANT,
Son & Co. met with financial reverses
in 1878, Mr.. Olmstead was made re-
ceiver, which position occupied his
time for some years. Mr.. Olmstead
was a man who read much and
thought deeply and there were few
subjects upon which he was not
thoroughly well-informed. His library
was one of the most extensive i'll Nor
ristown and yet it was pleasure for
him to loan his most expensive books
to poor boys of the neighborhood. who
had desire to acquire knowledge
and were without means to purchase
books.
The funeral services will be held
at his late residence this afternoon,
the Rev. John McNaughton officiat-
ing. Interment in Evergreen Cemetry
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

There is no surer index of the de-
gree of civilization of community
than the manner in which it treats its
organic wastes. Aside from questions
of convenience and luxury, this has a
direct bearing on the question of
public health-the most important,
after the question of public morality,
with which municipalities have
to do-and it should command the
promp and earnest attention of all
who have the welfare of this com
munity at heart.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
MR.. McCURDY, NEW MAN
AGER AT STATE HOSPITAL
NORRIS PLAINS.

Governor Voorhees, has appointed
President Richard A. McCurdy of
the Mutual Life. Insurance Co.. to
the vacancy in the Board of Managers
of the State Hospital for the Insane
at Morris Plains, occasioned by the
death of Manager George Richards.
The appointment is strong and adj
mirable one in every respect Mr..
McCurdy is broad minded, and an able
financier. During the greater portion
of the year his home is at Morris
Plains and his ideas will doubtless
accord with those of his fellow man.
ayers in the desire to continue the
hospital in the front rank of the best
institutions Of the kind in the world.
Governor Voorhees,, the county and
state, is to be congratulated upon
Mr.. McCurdy's appointment which it
is to be sincerely hoped he may be
able to accept
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

Admiral Dewey has changed his
mind. He announces his Willingness
to accept Presidential nomination
but with absolute impartiality re-
fuses to say which party he would
accept nomination from. Dewey is
without doubt the great naval cap
tain Of the age, but he has yet to
prove his ability to manage a gift
house or an ambitious woman. -
Hackettstown Gazette. Dem.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
SOLEMN HIGH MASS.
Part First.

I'll IL II oOs
Processional-Unfold ye Portals
Gounod.
Vidi Aquam-Vidi Aquam, etc. =
Webbe.
Resurrexi, etc. Graduate
Romanum.
Kyrie -Kyrle eleison, ETC. Kahn
Gloria-Gloria in excelsis Dec, etc -
Gounod, Sacred Heart.
Graduale-Pascha nostrum, etc. =
Graduate Romanum.
Part Second.
Credo-Credo in imam Dec, etc. -
Gound, ST. Cecilia.
Otfertori um-Terra tremuit- Graduate
Romanum.
embellishments, Sanctus, etc. =
Sllas.
Observation-Disclosures qui venite-
Gounod st. Cecilia.
Agnus Dei-Agnus Del, etc. -Silas.
Communio--Pascha nostrum, ETC.
Graduate Romanum.
Dec Gratias-Graduale Romanum.
Part Third
Benediction-O Salutaris-Dooley.
ediction-Tantum Ergo-Silas.
ocessional-Laudate Dominum-
Gounod.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

The fact that the President and
Secretary Gage consider it advisable
for Congress to repeal some of the
war revenue taxes is splendid testi-
mony to the skill with which the
finances of the country have been
managed. There are few nations
whose revenues would show a surplus
of from $50, 900, 600 to $50, COO, 600 the
year after foreign war.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
First Warehouse Of First Ward Hose Co

First Ward House of First Ward Hose Co /,
Morris street.
Second Ward-Romine's Carriage Reposi
tory, Speed we'll avenue, corner Spring street.
Third Ward Chronicle Building, Washing
ton street
Fourth Ward-Room of Mason's Union,
York Building South street.
Dated Ap II ID, 1907.
BY order of the Republican Central Commit
tee. f HURTZIG,
|. r. PIERsoN, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

The delegates to the National Con-
vention from the Fourth Congression-
al District will probably be Senator
Pitney and John I. B. Kelley. Sena-
tor Pitney is well known all over the
State, not only because he has served
as a member of Congress, but because
he made tour during the Griggs
campaign that made his clean cut
features and oratorical ability familiar
to many thousands of Republicans in
all parts of the State. Journal, Jer-
sey City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
BlORRIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN, PRITnaRY
MEETINGS.

The Republican voters of Morris County.
and all who approve of the wise and patriotic
administration of President Mckinley. and
who desire the great prosperity that prevails
throughout the country to be continued by the
maintenance of the policy under which it has
been promoted, are requested to meet in their
several townships, wards and boroughs at the
places hereinafter designated, on
Monday, the 10th day of April,
A D., 1860, at O'Clock, p. M, except in the
townships of jefferson. Hanover. Rockaway
and Norris IL which townships the meeting
will be held at O'Clock p. m, and elect dele
gates to the State Convention to be held at
Taylor's Opera House, in the city of Trenton,
at IL o'clock noon. on Thursday, the 18th day
OF April, A. D., 1900, for the purpose of select
ing four delegates at large and four alternates
delegates, and also to elect delegates to the
Congressional Convention to be held In the
city OF Trenton on April 10, 1900 for the pur-
pose of selecting two delegates and two alter
nate delegates to the Republican National
Convention. which will assemble at Philadel-
phia on June 18th, next, for the nomination of
candidates for President and Vice President,
to be supported at the next general election;
Boonton Township, Hopkins Hall
Chatham Borough, Borough Hall
Chatham Township. Committee Room,
Hickory Tree.
Chester Township Chester House.
Dover Town, Moller's Hall
Florham Park Borough, Truck House. Alton
Hanover Township, Troy School House.
jefferson Township, Mechanics Hall. Milton
Madison Borough, Republican Headquarters
Mendham Township Town Hall
Montville Township, Kanouses Hotel
Morris Township, Township Hall
Town of Morristown, First Ward, Hose
House
Town Of Morristown, Second Ward. Rom
ines Carriage Repository
Town of Morristown. Third Ward, Chronicle
Building
Union Room.
Mount Arlington Borough, Borough Hall
Mount Olive Township, Forest House.
Netcong Borough. brakes Lumber Office.
Passaic Township New Vernon Hall
Pequannoc Township Mechanics Hall,
P mpton Plains,
Port Dram Borough, School House.
Randolph Township. Spargo Store House.
Rockaway Borough, Stickle's Hail.
Rookaway Township, Stiokles Hall.
Roxbury Township, Barretts Hotel. Ledge
wood.
Washington Township, Welshs Mill
The several townships, Boroughs and Wards
on the basis named in the calls Of the state
and Congressional Committees, are entitled to
delegates as follows;
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
The Paterson Call aptly says

The Paterson Call aptly says:
Dewey now says that he is Dem
ocrat. The announcement was super
tiuous. No Republican would ever
have thought of announcing himself
as candidate for the presidency with
William Mckinley in the field. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

The money circulation IF the coun-
try which was 81, 500, 725, 200 on July
1, 1896, had increased to 50, 002, 931, 791
on March 1, 1900. This was gain of
nearly five hundred million dollars in
three years and a half OF this in
creased 1895, $50, 5S4 was in gold coin
and gold certificates. During the same
length of time, what could the free
silverites have done if they had Sc
cured control of the government. Ac-
cording to their own theories, they
would have had a large number of
''50-cent dollars to pay debts with "
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
NEWTON'S THREATENED CON
FLAGRATION.

Fire in the Ackerson building,
Newton, on Monday morning at first
threatened the destruction of Newton s
finest business block. Good and
prompt work by the efficient fire de-
partments of our sister town alone
prevented a disastrous confagration.
During the first stages of the fire a
message was sent to telephone man
ager E. w. Dennison, of this city,
Mayor Quayle and the Chronicle office
The Mayor promptly rendered the use
of the Morristown Fire Department
and Superintendent Dupuy of the
Lackawanna wired the Chronicle,
Newton reports that they think the
fire is under control and outside help
will not be needed If, however, they
do need it, 1 will be glad to take the
Morrlstown Fire Department there. :"
The loss will reach at least $40, 600,
fully covered by insurance.
The Herald of Newton commenting
on the tender of assistance from Nor
ristown and the Lackawanna says ::
1.-THE Morristown Fire Department
promptly offered their service, while
Supt. Du Puy of the D. l.. & W. R.
r. volunteered railroad transportation
for the Morristown firemen to New
ton, both of which are acts of courte-
sy, the Newton people, especially the
owners of the threatened property,
will long hold in kindly remem-
brance -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
Somebody has discovered Dewey's

Somebody has discovered Dewey s
political prototype in Hosea Bigelow
s z to my prlncerples, I glory
In hevin' nothin' d the sort;
/ amt a Wig. / amt Tory,
I'm jest candidate, in short
Thet's fair an square an perpendicler,
But eff the Public cares a fig
To hev me an'thin' in particler,
Wy I'm kind o. peri Wig.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
CHARTER ELECTION.
Republican Ward Primaries

The Republican voters of Morristown are
requested to assemble In Ward Primary Meet
ings at the places hereinafter designated in
their respective wards, on
Friday, the 7oth day OF April,
inst, at Z p. M, to nominate candidates for
election at the Charter Election appointed 10
he held on
Tuesday, the Ist day of May.
next, as follows;
One Alderman from the First Ward to serve
for the term Of one year, and one Alderman
from each of the wards Of Morristown to serve
for the term Of two years, Constable from
each of the fonr wards to serve for the term OF
three years. and Justices of the Peace from
said wards to serve for the term of five years
and also for the election OF two delegates ii
each ward to TIE City Convention TO be held
in the County Hall ON Saturday. the 2lst dag
of April, at II o'clock a. M, for the nomina
ton OF candidate for Mayor and Six School
Commissioners
The places Of meeting are as follows
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

The result of the elections in New
Jersey on Tuesday show that the Re-
publicans are not only holding their
own but are making very decided
gains at important points. Notable
victories were won by the Republi.
cans in Trenton. Elizabeth and New
ark. In the latter city Mayor Sey-
mour was elected by the votes of In
dependent Republicans, although the
latter obtained control of the Com
mon Council Board of Education
and Water Commission.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

The services on Easter Day in the
Church of the Assumption will be as
follows:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

In the Baptist Church special music
will be rendered by large choir,
both at the morning and evening
services.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13

AT st. Peters Church, there will
be an accompaniment to the commu-
Mon service with horns, trumpets and
drums. The service used will be
Gounod's Mass and an anthem of
Horatio Parker's entitled 1.-The
Lights Glittering Moon. and two
selections from DR.. Stainer: 1.-The
Daughter of Jairus, MY Hope is
in the Everlasting, tenor solo and
Awake Thou That Sleepest, a
chorus. The service will also in
clude the famous Sanctus Mr..
Douty, of Philadelphia, will sing the
solo selections. The accompaniment
of horns and drums, by New York
musicians, which Mr.. Curtis will
make especially with his own scoring,
bids fair to make the service a most
brilliant one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
EASTER TIDE HAS ARRIVED.
Continued from FTrgt Paae.

In the Church of the Redeeme r
special music will be rendered The
choir for the occasion will include as
sopranos, Mrs. A. K. Keough. Miss
E. White, Mrs. E. NJ Young; altos,
Mrs Leprohon, Miss e. Baldwin,
Miss L. Wise; tenors, Messrs D. G.
McAllister and @. d. Kay bassos,
Messrs. E. M. Young, l. E. Salmon
and F. 9. Sultan A violinist will
also be present to assist in the
service.
The following will be the order of
music at the Easter morning service:
Prelude violin and Organ), -Ries.
Professional Hymn, No. 109-"W We'll
come Happy Morning. Calkin.
Easter Anthem" Christ Our Pass
over"-Vogrich.
Gloria Patri-Macpherson
Te Deum Laudamus-Parker
Jubilate Deo-Macpherson.
Hymn 112-' Jesus Christ is Risen
Today Morgan.
Kyrie Eleison-Gaul.
Gloria Tibi-Sullivan.
Hymn 12l-"The Strife is O'er''-
Palestrina.
SERMON.
Anthem for Offertory-''The Day of
Resurrection Mario.
Interlude-'S edenti in Throno''-
Gounod.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
PERCALES

With several thousand yards of
percales in stock, we are well pre-
pared to serve your wants. And
others such as Duck, Pique, Cling.
hams and Seersuckers.
A good assortment of
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-04-13
HOLY COMMUNION.

Ter Sanctus- Clemson.
Hymn 225-" Bread Of the World
Hodges.
Gloria in Excelsis-Old Setting.
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inst, at p. M, to nominate candidates for
election at the Charter Election appointed 10
he held on
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
"PINNEY" PIERCE NOT GUILTY.
Mystery OF the Death of George b. Eyr
nv Remains Unso1ved.

Mystery OF the Death of George b. Eyre
Hr Remains Unsolved.
Media, Pa, Sept. 24.-The last act
in the drama of the unsolved mystery
Of the murder Of George b. Eyre, the
young Chester olubman, who was MUIR
dered on December 2lst of last year,
occurred In the Court House 10
Media this morning, when Amos, alias
"Pinney," Pierce, who with his
brother, James, was charged with the
crime, was found not guilty. 1t was
known week ago that the accused
would be set free to-day.
District Attorney Josiah Smith said
to the court: after the fullest in.
vestigatioD, the commonwealth has no
evidence to offer that would warrant
the consideration Of the case by the
jury" Referring to the murdered man,
George b. Eyre, and to the suicide Of
Jim" Pierce, who was charge with
being the principal In the crime, Mr..
Smith continued: 1.-TWO lives have
already been sacrificed, and as il would
mean grea expense in the trial, the
end of which i can clearly foresee,
ask that verdicts Of mot guilty be
taken on all the indictments.
Judge johnson, then turning to the
jury, said. .'The court has conferred
with the district attorney as to the
testimony against the defendant. aud
is satisfied that it has no bearing on
the guilt of 'Pinney' Pierce, and con:
siders it useless to spend thousands OF
dollars on trial. direct that YER
dict Of not guilty be taken.
George Eyre's body lay in the water,
Of the Delaware River one month, and
when found, at the mouth Of Racooou
Creek, the legs and body were tied
with cord, with evidence that it had
been in the bottom of the river for
weeks. The Pierce brothers we're ar.
rested, aud the case appeared very
strong against James Pieroe. who com
mitted suicide In the Media jail tine
day before he was to have been brought
to court for trial. Mary Cowan, at the
hearing, testified that film" had con-
fessed to her that he had killed George
Eyre. She was not present 10 court
today, nor were any of the witnesses
from New JERSEY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

Contracts for Printing Awardcd-Furni
ture for New High schooI-O Their Matters
DR.. Evan @. Shortlidge ia sick, and
on account of his absence, James ID.
Carter presided at Mondays meeting
OF the Board of Education.
The Mercantile Printing Co, lowest
bidder, was awarded the contract for
printing 700 copies of the last annual
report Of the late Superintendent Har.
Ian, at 81 cents per page. Other bids
were read as follows: The Wilmington
Freie PTesse and Star Publishing Co. Z,
81 each the Electric Press, s1.65.
The committee on new buildings was
instructed to advertise for proposals
for furniture for the new high school
and the committee or Teachers WINS
directed to arrange for a teachers in
stitute to take place in the city some
time during the fall.
The board accepted the resignation
Of John e. Deyenish OF No. $40 Madi-
s3n street as iaaitor of No. 8 School, to
take effect October LIST, and the fuel,
heat and Ventilation committee was
given power to. appoint his successor.
A letter was received and referred to
the committee Oh teachers stating that
Mrs. Wanda Ponika, who desires to
open school for the instruction OF
Polish residents, was an instructor. in
the schools at Egg harbor, N. j., from
| 1896 to 1898.
The board approved the action of the
committee on teachers in opening an
additional room mt No. School and
appointing substitutes at Schools Nos.
and l6; also, tho action OF the print.
ing committee in awarding TO the Stal
Publishing Co. the contract for print
ing 700 copies of the manual. Two
desk clocks were ordered fer No. {
School, A cabinet for models is to bt
made by the boys of the Howard Schoo
for No. 10 School. Six new curtain.
were ordered for No. 10 School and thu
cloakrooms there are to be repaintet
and gutter is to be placed in tn,
yard. The sanitary condition uf No. y
School is to be improve. A cemen
pavement may be placed in portion o
the yard il the repair committee see
fit to do so. The committee on No. 2
School is to purchase an additiona
clock. Two new desks are to be PLACED
IN No. q School. A new flag is to b.
purchased for No. School.
Owing to President Shoitlidge'
absence. the consideration of the re
vision of bylaws was deferred until tn
next meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
NEW TRUST COMPANY.
Organized Largely Through Efforts of
Former wilmington Boy.

Organized Largely Through Efforts of
Former Wilmington Boy.
The organization of the Chester
County Trust Co. was largely due to
the work of former Wilmington boy,
j. Herbert Mullin. son of the late
James I. Mullin. Mr.. Mullin has been
away from Wilmington for the past
three or four years, and is located in
West Chester, which is to be the home
of the new company. The interests of
the different towns in Chester county
were gotten together, and tho outcome
was the formation Of the Chester Couty
Trust Co. The company is capitalized
at $3.50, 900, and its stock was oversub-
scribed.
Every section Of the county is repre-
sented and the officers and directors are
all men Of the highest standing. Will
liam p. Sharpless of West Chester is 10
be the president, Richard G. Park of
West Chester the vice president, and
Thomas W. Marshall, Former Burgess,
M. S. Way, A. p. Reid, ESQ.,, ]. Her :
bert Mullin, all of West Chester, j.
Preston Thomas Of Whitforu, DIR.
Thomas f. ParKe Of Downingtown, W.
Fl. Gibbons and W. S. Harlan of Coates
vile, II. H. Giikyson of Phnnlxville,
George W. Taft of Kenneth Square,
Thomas J. Phillips of Atglen and d.
M. Taylor and j. E Ramsey of Oxford
complete the board of directors,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
RAILROADS. GOOD SHOWING
A Large Increase in the Queen
Anne's Business.
ABOUT F0RTy-SEVEN PER CENT
The Summer PassengerTraffic
Heavy.


Baltimore Sun, Sept. 25th.
The directors Of the Queer Anne's
railroad met yesterday and decided to
award the contract for a new engine to
the Baldwin locomotive works. The
engine will be especially designed for
speed and will be used in hauling ex-
press trains between Queenstown and
Rehobotb. Bids have been asked for
an entire new train Of 10 cars, two to
be parlor cars with buffet attachments.
The train is to be patterned after the
Congressional Limited on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
General Manager Troxel reported that
during the months of June, July ard
August and Is days of September the
read handled III. l47 passengers, as
against Co. for the same period OF
last year. The increase of traffic is
placed at about AZ per cent.
President Bosley and the directors
expressed themselves as highly gratitied
at the increase Of business and have
already started to figure out the cost Of
extending the road from Queenstown
to Love Point, distance OF about q
miles. Although no definite decision
was reached in the matter, owing tc
the lack of some data, it is understood
that the extension will be built. 1t will
shorten the time between Cape MAY
and Rehoboth from three-quarters tt
an hour.
The company proposes to establish ;
first-class excursion resort at Low
Point, which is within a little over al
hours run of Baltimore and command
q fine view of the bay. Ample land ha
been secured for parks and suitabl
improvements will be made.
President Bosley said that at tn
opening of next season he would hav
tine shortest route from Baltimore ar,
Washington to Cape May, Ocean City
Asbury Park and other New Jerse
resorts. An agent of the company ha
been authorized to purchase neV
steamer, which is to be put on th
route between Lewes, and Cape May