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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
THE CALLS UNJUST CRITICISM

The Newark Call in it's issue of
last Sunday, commented editorially
upon the action of Vice Chancellor
Pitney in discharging Morristown
merchants, who were arrested in
Madison last week for alleged viola
ton OF health ordinance of that
town. The article hints that the
Vice Chancellor was influenced in
rendering his decision by the fact
that he was a resident of this city,
We have seen the written return
made by the officer to the writ of
habeas corpus, which the vice-Chan-
cellor was bound by law to issue, and
as we understand upon the return
alone his action in holding or dis
charging must by law be founded.
That return fails to set forth any
written complaint or written judicial
commitment or any ordinance author
izing such action, but asserts vrebal
direction of the justice of the peace,
of Madison, to hold the prisoners until
they made certain verbal pledges. AS
a matter of fact the return of the
writ by the officer himself states,
"There is no commitment; but / am
holding them in custody by the yer
bal order of Edward L. Cook, Justice
of the peace, until they will promise
to leave Madison. .
Upon such return we are reliably
assured that the Vices Chancellor had
no option but to discharge the prison
ers. Everybody knows that Mr.. Pit
ney would not be influenced in the
slightest degree as to decision by the
fact that he was a resident Of Morris
town.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
IS INDUSTRIAL AGENT.

Traffic Manager Caldwell has issued
the following notice: In addition to
his present work as advertising agent,
in which he reports to the general
manager, William 7. Hunter is ap-
pointed industrial agent, effective
April 1, 1900, with Office at No. 20 Ex-
change Place, New York City; his
duties being to encourage and pro-
mote the location and development of
industries upon the lines of this com
pany. In industrial matters ne will
report to the traffic manager F"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

The Congressional District Conventions, to
select two district delegates and two alternate-
from each Congressional District shall be held
rs may be directed by the Congressional Com
mittee of each of said districts, in the same
manner as conventions are called for the nom
nation of representative in Congress.
IL in any Congressional District there be no
Republican Congressional Committee the Re-
publican State Committee will appoint from
che residents of such district committee for
the purpose Of calling a district convention to
elect district delegates.
BY order of the Republican State Committee
FRANKLIN MURPHY,
A. y. BARBER. Jr., Secretary. Chairman.
Newark, N j., March 18th, 1900
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
Fatal Fire In Newark.

Sixteen lives we're lost in fire in an
Italian tenement house in Newark early
Monday morning, and Vito Credanzo, who
occupied a room on the second floor with
his wife and two children, is under arrest
ON suspicion of having set fire to the
building. Captain Kiersted Of the fire
department made an examination OF the
tenement after the fire and said it was
the worst deathtrap he had ever seen.
The stairway between ale floors was AZ
inches wide. On each floor the doors of
ten apartments opened on the corridor.
The partitions between the apartments
were Of boards and about half an inch in
thickness. In the apartments the mat
tresses Of the beds were filed with corn
husks and other infiammable stuff, and
the furniture was Of light and tlimsy ma
terial.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
SHELDON's WHAT IS IT?

Topeka, March 16.-The feature of the
Rev Charles NJ. Shcldon's paper this
mef.iue is Il cartoon opposing the war in
the Philippines. 1t is the work of Myron
a. Waterman. an artist of considerable
local fame and brother-in-law of Mr..
Sheldon. 1t represents Uncle Sam dress,
ed in the uniform of soldier of the
United States army with a smoking rifle
in his hand standing in front of an in
trenchnlcnt in which are a number OF
dead F'ihpines. numerous skulls being
seen in the distance. Facing Uncle Sam
and pointing TO the results of his marks
manship in tile intrenehments stands the
Goddess of Libery She is represented
as asking, rs this what you call youl
Christian civiization?" 1t is accompa,
MED by II brief editorial note denouncine
war in general.
Mr.. Sheldon quit the editorial rooms
for an hour and half last night to CON
duct the regular midweek prayer meeting
at his Church. I3l@a 9ef q
Rev. Sheldon in riTheu Capital, in de
nouncingt those people who dodge the tax
assessor, made the statement that an
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe baggage
man in Topeka pays. three times as much
taxes as one of the highest officials of the
road. eeDo
At the daily conference with newspaper
correspondents Mr. Sheldon was asked
why he did not publish the names of
those through whom he made the com.
parsons. He replied: eC
Because the names are legion. This
city is full of that class of people, and ]
did not think it right to single out halt
dozen sinners and give their names. If
could have given the entire list, might
do so. but that would be impossible. l dc
not know that would print them any,
way. am looking into the future and
beyond to remedy the evil and to per.
suade people to be more honest in the
matter of assessments"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

The fact that the Madison Eagle
devotes almost whole column of edi-
torials to a lame attempt to justify
the boycott on Morristown merchants
shows that it knows the weakness of
its case. 1t styles Squire Cooks IL
legal proceeding as efforts to enforce
the law. " Evidently the Courts of
Chancery and Common Pleas are re-
garded by the Eagle as inferior in
legal knowledge to the free and easy
Recorder of Madison. Its insinua-
ton that chancellor Pitney s
decision was influenced by personal
considerations is in the poorest taste.
The Eagle betrays its own ignorance of
legal proceedings in such remarks,
and the responsibility of judges
when it INDUCES in such remarks.
Up till now the action of the Madi-
son officials has been without war
rant of law.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
The Newark Call pertinently OBJ

The Newark Call pertinently OBJ
serves:
1.-THE borough of Chatham, Morris
County, put in n water plant two years
ago, costing somewhat less than
$40, 900. providing for the supply of
the whole district, with ample pro-
vision for larger future demands.
Upon the basis of a private company,
supposing the town to pay for fire.
plugs, the plant would now return a
profit, beyond interest, sinking fund
and maintenance, and it will next
year pay surplus besides the fire
protection. Now, upon any basis of
calculation such as the private COM
panies so numerous in this State
would make, this plant would be capt.
talized upon basis of the earnings of
the future, sure to increase with the
natural growth and with the gradual
ly increasing use 1t is perfectly safe
to say--ard this could be guaranteed
if necessary-that the water plant
would sell today for $3.50, 600 to a pri-
vate company, and it would be first
rate speculation, too. Chatham, then,
has provided itself with necessary
public supply, of the greatest impor-
lance indeed, and could show profit
easily of 800, 900 on the deal The
lessons are obvious
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

English consols, bearing 224 per
cent. interest, are selling in New
York at points less than the new 2
per cent. United States bonds. Both
are payable i'll gold and both are
"good as gold" but the American in
dorsement, thanks to the adminstra-
ton of William Mckinley, is con-
sidered better
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
FOR FRANCHISE TAXATION.

The bill drawn by Governor Voor-
hees. providing for the taxation of
companies whose franchises carry the
privilege of using public roads for
right OF way, does not impose as heavy
rate of taxation as was expected, but
it is a step in the right direction, and
il is the direction that counts.
The Governor says that the earnings
Of a company having q right to use
the streets of municipality are de-
pendent upon the expenditures of the
residents of that municipality, and
the taxes paid by such company
should be paid to the municipality
that gives up its property and for the
benefit of the people who make the
franchise profitable.
Most of the companies do now or
will agree with the Governor in this
view of the case, because the tax paid
will aid i'll strengthening the commn-
nifty whose contributions go to make
the franchise pay. Anything that
benefits the community must benefit
Hile corporations doing business in the
community. Jersey City Journal. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

On April the price of gas in Hud-
son County to general consumers will
be $1.10 per 1000 feet, with rebate
of ten cents where bills are paid with
in five days. Thisis in accordance
with promise made by President
Stanley, of the gas company, to the
Board of Works on January 10, 1899.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

At the quarterly meeting of the trus-
tees of Princeton University, held re-
Gently, Dewitt Blair, of Belvidere,
was elected to trusteeship to fill the
place left vacant by the death of his
father, John I. Blair
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

The storm yesterday morning began
very much like the dreadful blizzard
Of '88. Many who were contemplating
railroad journeys. remembering the
painful experiences of that occasion,
wisely decided to bide wee.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
NOW
WE GIVE YOU
A FEW POINTERS

In selecting CARPETS. always
come to us first; for several reasons:
first-home trade is better for you and
the merchants also. Second-the
quality we keep and the quantity we
carry is such as we have never had
before. Third-the most important
thing about it all is this: the price Is
as low as the lowest in town
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

1t would appear that the removal
of Sheriff Baker from Roxbury Town
ship to Morristown is not conducive
to Republican gains in that portion of
Morris.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
POINTERS

We want to give you several pointers
in regard to the Dry Goods business.
Not as whole, but just that at the
New York Cash Store. We mean bus
mess and we are strictly business. y
1t is business we are after and in
in order to have it, we are constantly
opening up to you new, clean goods
at low, honest prices.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

The entertainment given by the
Weber Concert Company in the Ban
fist Church Monday night, was large
ly attended and neat sum was
realized to add to the organ fund.
1t was a rare musical treat. the
clever artists pleasing their audience
throughout.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16

what's the matter with County
Committeeman Coils, Of Chester
Township? The election on Tuesday
Of the Republican candidate for
Collector would seem to say that
he's all right.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
Balance on hand Feb. 2Sth,
No bills remain unpaid.

This report is for eleven months
and half. The fiscal year has been
made to end Feb. 30 to allow time for
the reports to be prepared before the
annual meeting.
The committee respectfully ask for
$4,000 for the current expenses of the
ensuing year.
The superintendent of the Mission,
Thos. B. Ironside, then gave an ac-
count of the work during the past
year. He stated that the new build
ing had been completed and paid for.
The cost of the building and furnish
ing amounted to $12, 074. So. This in
cludes gifts in the kind. There is a
balance of $465 20 to the credit of the
building fund, and unpaid subscrip.
tions of 1915, making about $40, to-
ward the payment of the old mort
gage on the property.
He said that the work during the
past year had been of very encourag-
ing character Cheering news of con,
verts, who had left town were received
from time to time, several instances
were mentioned of this nature. II
one case man who had been dis
missed for drink from the employ Of
a great corporation had again beer
taken into their employment and hat
wrought his way up from a position
where he was receiving 81. % day K
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
When in need of
DRY
GOODS

under no circumstances whatever go
elsewhere, first always give as first
call. Nowhere have they better
line of Staple Dry Goods and nowhere
are You waited ON more courteousIy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-16
Payments

Payments.
Interest on mortgage, $205 90
Salaries, Fuel, Light,
Water, etc, 1911 OF 50, 116 OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
A Diamond Thief.

On Thursday morning or this week
strange lady called at j. Z. Losey's
jewelry store and asked to be shown
some rings as she wished to make pur-
chase. She was shown several of the
rings and finally selected a cheap one.
While MIR. Losey was at the safe max
ing change the stranger remained at the
case looking over the rings. After she
went out of the store Mr.. Losey went to
put the tray away and discovered that q
ring with a diamond setting was miss
ing. He Immediately started out in
search Of this woman, but was unable to
find any trace of her in the stores and
finally meeting Marshal Greig asked
him if he had seen women answering
the description he gave. Mr.. Greig had
just passed such looking woman near
the New Arcadia going towards the west
part Of town and she was in sight then.
They Immediately started after her and
were within two blocks of her when she
turned the corner and went south on
Grant.st. Mr.. Losey cut across in one
direction while Mr.. Greig followed to
the corner. but the fugitive had as COM
pletely disappeared from sight as though
the ground had opened and swallowed
her. They searched the entire portion
Of the town in that locality, but no one
could be found answering the descrip-
ton, neither had anyone seen such a
person. The officers are keeping watch
for the alleged thief, but up to the time
Of our going to press she had not been
apprehended.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
TRUSTS.
To be Discussed at the Opera House
January 10.

Perhaps no question, not even imperi-
alism excepted, is Of such vital interest
to the American people today as that Of
TRUSTS" By some they are regarded
as necessary TO modern business enter
prises, by others they are looked upon
as some huge juggernaut, mercilessly
crushing people under the wheels of
his terrible chariot; and between these
are all shades Of opinion. The question
will doubtless be prominent one, if
not dominant one in the coming cam
paign and it is important that our
thoughts be rightly directed at the out
set. The managers of the college lecture
course, after considerable effort, have
secured perhaps the highest authority in
the country on social problems to dis
cuss this question-Professor Albion
Small, head Of the department Of soci-
ology in the University of Chicago.
Professor Small delivered this lecture at
the University Of Michigan few weeks
since, and President Angel when here
spoke Of it in very complimentary. in
deed in an enthusiastic manner. It is
hoped that the people Of Alma and
Gratiot county will avail themselves of
this rare treat. The lecture to be given
at the opera house Friday evening, Jan.
uary 10th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
THE LAST ROLL CALL.
Another Old Comrade Has Joined the
Silent Majority.

On Saturday of last week it was stated
that j. j. Trott could not live but q few
days as he was suffering from an incur
able disease Of the kidneys. The end
came on Tuesday morning when the
patient sufferer peacefully passed away
at his home in this village. The funer-
al services were conducted at the house
on Wednesday under the auspices Of
VIM. Meyer Post, g. A. R., Rev. w. X.
Spencer preaching the funeral sermon.
On Thursday morning the remains were
escorted to the train by the Post in a
body and taken to Franklin, Oakland
county, for interment. The deceased
has lived in Alma for number Of years
and was known as an honest, upright,
conscientious man respected by all. For
number of years he had suffered with
heart trouble but in the end that was
not the immediate cause Of his death,
but complication of kidney troubles.
James j. Trott was born in Thorn
Hill, Can April 81. l84l, and came to
Michigan in 1860. In 1864 he enlisted
in the Fourteenth Mich. nifty and
served until captured and imprisoned
in Libby prison. In 1865 he was mar
ried to MissMary Worthing in Franklin.
Oakland county. or this union two chill
dren were born, one dying in infancy.
The surviving child, W. j. Trott, re-
sides in Big Rapids, and is left with his
mother TO mourn the loss Of kind and
loving husband and father.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Farmers Institute.

The county roundup will be held at
Ithaca on Tuesday and Wednesday,
January l6 to II. 1900.
The following speakers of national
reputation have been secured by the
state board Of agriculture and will be
present:
M. l.. Dean, of State Agricultural Col
lege, will speak on Horticulture"
o. O. Howe, of Lansing, on "Michi-
gan"
j. ID. Tower, Of Agricultural College,
on Sugar Beets."
Milo d. Campbell, of state taxation
commission, on Taxation"
Jason Woodman, of Paw Paw, "Stock
Feeding"
Mrs. Irms T. Jones, of Lansing, at the
woman's section, on THE Woman and
the Child"
Local speakers will participate in the
program and discussions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Public Installation.

On Wednesday night of this week the
K. 0. T. M. and l.. o. T. M. lodges of
this place held joint installation of
officers and at the same time made it a
public installation. A large number of
visiting Knights and ladies were present
from the neighboring towns and very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all
Great Lady Commander Frances Burns
of st. Louis was present and installed
the l.. o T. M. officers, while Past Com.
mander Bogart Of Alma installed the
X. O. T. NJ. officers. After the cere-
monies refreshments were served by the
ladies. an event which was bv no means
the least appreciated by those present.
complimentedt the lodge very highly for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
NOW A CEMENT FACTORY.
The Prospects Look Bright for One to
be Located Here.

On Monday forenoon of this week
meeting of the business men was held
in w. A. Bahlke's law Office to consider
plans for securing the location Of ce-
ment factory in Alma. Nothing def
mite was done, but the matter was left
for a few days, awaiting developments
w. s. Nelson of Cedar Lake was pres.
ent and gave some quite valuable infor
nation as to what the building of fac
tory in Alma would mean for the town,
and also gave those present an idea OF
the magnitude of plant. In the first
place, the cost Of plant with acapacity
of | 900 barrels per day, would be he
tween $3.50, 900 and $500, 900, according
to the manner in which the plant was
constructed. A plant this size would
employ between 300 and 400 men every
day in the year. w. s. Nelson, the
gentleman above mentioned, and Geo.
Reed of NJ. Pleasant have purchased
some quite extensive mari beds at Cedar
Lake and Mr.. Nelson informs US that
with these beds and others that are trib.
utary to Alma, there is enough mari 70
run factory one hundred years. An.
other thing that MIR. Nelson states is
essential for the manufacture of the &C.
mept is kind of blue clay, which he
says can be found in large quantities
near this place; the mari Of course
would have to be shipped in from Cedar
Lake. Something Of the demand for
this product can be ascertained when
we learn that over 100000 barrels of
are imported into this country
every year. With little effort on the
part of our citizens there is no doubt
but what the factory can be secured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Fifty Years of Welded Life.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. o. Johnson, residents
of Breckenridge, celebrated the fiftieth
Of their marriage on Sun
day last. A number of relatives were
present, among them being their two
daughters and grandchildren. Mr..
johnson is eighty years old and his wife
is seventy. He was born in Otsego
county, New York, and came to Michi-
gan in l840, and has been a resident Of
this state since that time. Mrs. John.
son was a native of Canada and came TO
Michigan with her parents when she
was eight years old. Her maiden name
was Abigail h Curtis. They are the
parents OF four children, two sors and
Two daughters. One daughter, Mrs g.
+ Wilson, is resident of this place,
and with her husband and children, at.
tended the anniversary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
BEST-KATHAN.

Married at the residence of the brides 8
parents, December 81, 1899, Rev. Z. l..
Sinclair officiating. Warren w. Kathan
and Miss Blanch Best. The bride was
tastefully attired in cream cashmere,
trimmed with satin, while the groom
was attired in the conventional black
They were attended by Mr.. aud Mrs.
Barney Snyder. The wedding march
was played by Miss Ora Best, sister of
the bride. About thirty. five were pres
ent. Immediately after the ceremonies
all sat down to a well filled table. After
supper the company departed for their
homes, leaving behind many useful
pesents and their best wishes for the
future happiness Of the young couple.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Dayton's pisinfeetant paythoIeum.

A non.poisonous sheep-dip and louse
killer. A sure cure for mango, lice, ticks
and all skin diseases on farm live stock.
This is the best and cheapest live stock
disinfectant on the market and Is sold
in bulk by Sharrar d Mulholland, drug
gists. For references we give the fol-
lowing names Geo. Sandel, III. B. Van.
Liew, A. W. Wright and DIR, Il. f.
Hunt,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Are You BIlious2

Or are you troubled by stomach disor.
ders or headaches2 DR.. A. W. Chase
Kidney Liver Pills will give immediate
relief, and are guaranteed to cure these
troubles. % cents, all druggists or DR..
A. W. Chase Med. Go. Buffalo, n. Y.
To prove their merits sample package
will be mailed free for stamp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Notice 20 Taxrayers

will be at the office of j. f. Schwartz
in the village Of Alma on Wednesday
and Saturday Of each week until further.
notice for the purpose of receiving taxes
to be collected In tie township Of Ar.
cada. LEVI IsEEFER, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Sugar Beet Growers Convention

All persons interested in growing
beets for the Alma sugar factory, are re-
quested to meet In mass convention at
opera house, Alma. on Thursday, Jan.
26 at one clock p. m. for the purpose of
organizing Sugar Beet Growers Associ-
alton. By ORDER OF Con-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Deaths In Arcadia Township.

During the year 1899 there were nine
teen deaths recorded in Arcadia town
ship, and we are indebted to Herbert N .
Hayes, township registrar, for the fol-
lowing list of diseases to which the
deaths were attributed:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
n. J. vermeuien Says YALE" Is the Neees
sary Ingredient 10 the Merry Xmas.

Those who had cup of YALE"
coffee with their Christmas dinner soy
il was Just the necessary ingredient to
make the day merry one. Ordinary
coffees always distress you and leave q
bitter taste In your mouth after eating.