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The evening times., 1900-10-16
The Lafayette--''E<ing of the Opium
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Manager Berger's final week of the
preliminary season at the Lafayette
Square Opera House is devoted to the
latest Blaney play, THE King of the
Opium Ring" and crowded house last
night yelled Justify over the numerous
thrilling episodes of the play Rarely
has a meiodrama received a heartier well
come than was accorded to the perform
ance at the Lafayette last night.
THE King of the Opium Ring is a
large production, some of the scenery be-
ing as wood as any seen with more pre-
tentiouS offerings. The company is good
enough to fulfill all the requirements, and
as result the piece pIeases immensely.
The gallery last night was one of the
largest ever known in the history of Mr.
Painters playhouse and it applauded
every scene with a vengeance. Among
the company whose work is worthy of es-
pecial mention are: Howard Truesdeu.
Maurice Hedges, William Frederick,
George Blakely, Walter Schrode, George
Schrode. Mark Thompson, Helen Webber,
Rachael Deane, Katie Rooney, and Mary
Mullen.
During the performance a number of
clever specialties are introduced by the
Schrode brothers. acrobats, Katie Rooney,
the Opium Ring Quartette, ard George
Blakely. Two matinees.
The evening times., 1900-10-16
FLORIDA ORANGES SOON.
The First Shipment Expected Here
in Two Weeks.

in Two Weeks
The first ear load of Florida oranges
will be due here in two weeks. Shippers
in Florida are ready now and want to
send on the luscious fruit, but the com
mission merchants. however, advised a
delay of two weeks. The oranges now ar
irving in the market are from Jamaica
and are Of an excellent grade. There is
still e good supply Of last years crop on
the market
One Of the largest fruit commission
merchants states that it is estimated the
supply of oranges from Florida this sea
son will be million boxes. This will be
the largest supply since the great freeze
Of few years ago
The evening times., 1900-10-16

The new home which Mr. Wayne Mae
Veagh is e. ectiag on Massachusetts, Ave-
nue., near Eighteenth Street, viii be ready
Tor its owners occupancy in few weeks.
The house is colonial in architecture, with
large rooms and high ceilings, and is
Ideally adapted for entertaining
The evening times., 1900-10-16
AT THE THEATRES.
new Observation-Disclosures and Dock
Stade-,

stader.
A typical minstrel show audience greet
ed Primrose and Dockstader at the Ma
tionaI last evening. and accompanied them
through three hours Of music and merri-
ment. The magic half circle of black
faces has lost none of its charm in the
months since it WAS last seen here nor
have the principals diminished in popu-
laTity with their old-time friends. In fact.
the desires of the audience were gratified
in every way, the performance going with
snap and briliiancy ofttimes lacking in
entertainments of the iik. Elaborate
scenery and costumes add immeasurabiy
TO the pleasure OF the performance.
There are several good new songs in the
first part and not an old quip or joke is
uttered. Dockstader and Primrose each
score effectively in their attempts at en-
tertainment and repeat their success in the
olio. Others who are noteworthy are
Charles eKnt, Neil O'Brien, and Parry
Dolley- Aside from the premiers. the chief
attraction of the clio is the gymnastic ex-
addition of the Carl Damman troupe,
which brings the performance TO termi-
nation. Two matinees.
The evening times., 1900-10-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The marriage of Miss Jane Burns Reed
and MIR. John Herbert Bradley took place
last night at the Eastern Presbyterian
Church Rev. T. c. Easton oficiated, as
sisted by Rev. ]. l. Reed, the brides un-
Gle. Another ua,}s, DR.. Robert ]. Reed,
gave her in marriage. and Mr.. Harry NJ.
Thatcher acted as best man. The uzhers
were Mr. Alfred ]. Erly, Mr.. Hally Il.
Pipes, Mr. Harry F. Pierce, and Mr. John
B. Reed, the brides brother Miss Sara
Reed, preceded her sister up the aisle
wearing blue organdie, and carrying pink
carnations. The wedding gown was of
white null anG lace over silk Her flowers
were Bride roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley
will reside in Pittsburg. Pa.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Mrs. W. V. Cox. Miss Emery, and Mis-:
Duncanson have returned from Europe
They spent the summer travelling through
France. Italy, Germany, Austria. and Eng
land, and visited the Paris Exposition.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Prof. and Mrs. Harry King have sent out
invitations for the marriage CT their
daughter, Ida Van Ness. to Mr. Albert
Combs Thorn. Wednesday evening October
"A, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. B. p. Murray for the marriage OF
their daughter Mae Rebeeca, 20 Mr.. Sam
uel Kuykers Brisk. Saturday evening, Oc-
tober u, at $50 at 10 Fifth Street, north
east.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

The Bijou-'1GiIt Edge BurIesauers.n
The "Gilt Edge BurIesquers," who pro-
vide the menu of good things offered at
the Bijou this week, scored a complete
success yesterday afternoon and evening
and managed to gain applause for every
number from the two large audiences.
The bill is clean and snappy while crowd
ed with novelties enough to go around
several travelling organizations. Two
sparkling burlettas with an oIio of high
class vaudeville turns are crowded into
one performance and the result is the
best bill yet offered at this cozy playhouse
"A Gay Senator" which sends the cur
tain up, is a breezy skit written around
a half hour of laughter anf introduces
several clever comedians. together with a
score OF the merriest m&idens imagin-
able Many novelties are introduced and
the situations are extremely funny. The
olio includes Bixley and Hughes. in a
laughaDle sketch; Darends and Brother
expert club swingers and jugglers; Kelly
and Adams, il an amusing skt; Merritt
and RoZella. sensational acrobats: Camp
bell and CaulfeId two comicGf Irish wits:
Coulter and Starr who tell some of the
really new gags and get acquainted, and
Annie Morris, a clever singer
The Twelve Mignonettes present an
electrical ballet which is novel and pleas
ing The bill closes with The Gay Tray-
elers." a laughable traYesty, which
aboUnds in novelties and which presents
the entire company in new and striking
costumes. The performance is away bet
ter than the ordinary and should draw
good business. Matinee daily.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Mrs. Thomas w. Cridler and Miss Lii
Ian Crieier. wife and daughter of the
Third Assistant Secretary of State are
ton.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

and John C. Fox and Kate Allen present
a comedietta entitled, The Flat Next
Door" Seeley and West give an enter
tanning musical speciality, while Riley and
Hughes score we'll in limitations of the
oid-tme Southern darky. DeCamo, ec-
centric juggler, and the Van Aukens. triple
bar gymnasts complete an unusually good
bill. The last-named is one of the best
acts of its kind seen here for some time.
Matinee daily at o'clock
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Mrs. Eugene Hale is now in New York
but viii shortly return to her Washing
ton home
The evening times., 1900-10-16
Five Million Boxes year

In 1895 none; in 1898. 100000 boxes; that's
Cascarets Candy Cathartc's jump into popularity.
The people have cast their verdict. Druggists,
IGc. 25c. SOC.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

The Womans Guild of Ascension Church
VIII be al home this evening at the Halls
of the Ancients.
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Miss Maud Wetmore is the guest of Mrs.
John Jacob Astor at Rhinebeck, N Y
The evening times., 1900-10-16

kernnn'S-Rentz Burfesquerx
The fact that the famed '-Rentz- -Sanuey
Burlesquers'' presented the bill at Mara ger
Kernan's Lyceum this week was a suffi-
cient attraction to crowd the house yester-
day afternoon and evening and the enter
tainment is of sufficient merit to warrant
good business during the balance of the
engagement The opening burletta, Hotel
Matrimony,'' is a tumble OF funny situa-
tons and novelties and introduces the en-
tire company in catchy musical numbers.
The ambitious extravaganza From Broad
way to Paris which closes the pro-
gramme, is replete with good things ard
serves 10 introduce a score of shapely
girls in many features Some of the en-
sembles are THE College Boys" The
French Grisettes'' The Night Gown
The Automobile Girls who appeSr in a
vehicle of their own The scene Of the
developments is the Paris Exposition and
the most is made of the many opportunities
for diversion. An excellent olio divides
the burlesques and numbers Laura Wyble
q pleasing serio comic singer; Boyce and
Wilson, The Two jacks who sing and
dance cleveTiy; Darlington and MarteII, in
their own creation The Interrupted
Solo, Charles Robinson. an eccentric
character comedian; SaIins. a clever and
sensational acTobatic dancer; Post and
Clinton, in a grotesque comedy act, and
Polk and Tresk, a team of good acrobats
Altogether, the bill is one of the best pre-
sented this season and will be enjoyed
Matinee daily
The evening times., 1900-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer will sail
for America next Wednesday
The evening times., 1900-10-16
Refers. 81. 40.
5I5-5I5 Seventh Stree

200 Chldren's Heavy Cloth Refers
elegantly braided-sizes 10 II years
instead of 81 for S249-
The evening times., 1900-10-16

London despatch OF yesterday states
that Lord CuPZon may resign his post as
Viceroy of India owing to the ill-heaIth
of Lady Curzcn, who does not thrive in
the Eastern climate and is anxious to re-
turn to England
The evening times., 1900-10-16
Flannel waists, ST 40.

500 Ladies' Flannel Waists-IineC
throughout-some braided-others plaiI
identical with those waists selling
for $3.50 about town: for $l.49
The evening times., 1900-10-16
800 ladies' trimmed fedoras, 00C.

Three hundred ladies' black and grey trimmed fedora and
also lot of chdren trimmed hats in variety of stylish
shapes and all coloame You'll selling bout
and 9Sc o for 69c
The evening times., 1900-10-16
Underskirts, sI.98.

OKQSTSkHt tS, 9f.SO.
Ladies' serYiceable Mereerized Sat
cen UndeFskirts-either colored or
black-pIeated or corded hounces-
wear better than siIk-for SL9S.
The evening times., 1900-10-16
CI1ild's ,owns. 40c.

loo Children's Flannelette Night
Gowns-heecy and warm-alI washa-
BILE coloFs-for 49c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
Low TAX RATES.

The annual meeting of the Morris
County Board of Assessors took place
on Tuesday, when the tax assessment
for the several boroughs. towns and
townships were fixed. Charles E..
Cook, of Madison, acted as chairman
and @. M. Phillips, of Morris town
ship was secretary. The reports of
various assessors were received and
all accepted without alteration. The
total valuation of the taxable property
in the county was $27, 100, 1902 an
increase of $407, 74S over last year.
Morristown' valuation is increased
1888, 600 and that of Morris township
exceeds last years valuation by $65, :
600. Morristown's rate was reduced
by one cent from last years being
fixed at 1877 Taxpayers can congra-
tulate themselves for much greater
rate was expected, owing to the
heavy expenditure incurred last win
ter by the Board of Health, Morris
townships rate will be only 81. AZ, ex-
elusive of the Morristown school Dis
trie+, 77TThich was slated at $1.60 an
increase of five cents over last year.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
FOURTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

Tha Republican voters of the Fourth
Congressional District of New Jersey
comprising the counties of hunter
don, Morris, Sussex and Warren, are
requested to select delegates to Con-
gressional Convention to be held at
Washington in the County of Warren,
on Thursday, September goth, 1900 at
IL O'Clock, noon, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Congress.
The basis of representation under this
call will be one delegate for each one
hundred Republican votes cast at the
last Congressional election, and one
for each fraction of the same above
fifty, in each election District, provid-
ed that each election District shall
be entitled to at least one delegate.
The place and time for holding eau
cuses for election of delegates to be
fixed by Republican County Committee
of respective counties.
August 8, 1900.
J. Walter Ingram, Chairman,
B. E. Knox,
W. H. Wilmot,
N. H Hart,
f. r. Givens,
S. K. Large,
Chas. F. Hopkins,
VIM. E. Coils.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
ENTHUsIAsTIC GATHERING

ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING.
The Republican State Convention was
held in Taylor House Opera, Trenton,
yesterday. Franklin murphy chair
man of the State Committee presided.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Judson
Conklin, of Trenton. Gen. Sewell
was made chairman by reclamation.
In accepting, he spoke forcibly upon
the issues of the campaign, emphatic
ally stating that 16 to was the
paramount issue" of the campaign,
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Democrats were trying to keep it in
the background. Messrs.. John F.
Dryden, Of Newark, and David Baird
of Camden were chosen electors at
large, and the following district cleo
tors named:
First District-Joh ohm M. Moore OF
Clayton.
Second District - Washington A.
Roehling of Trenton.
Third District-Frederick P. Olcoti
of Somerset.
Fourth District Luther Kountze
of Morris.
Fifth District William Fl. Mack.
enzie of East Rutherford.
Sixth District-George E. Halsey
of Essex.
Seventh District Ebert Rappleye
of Hudson.
Eighth Observation-Disclosures Free
man of Orange.
The platform is strong. It Endorses
the resolutions of the National Re
publican party for 1900, and says that
every Republican platform promised
of four years ago has been fulfilled
and every Democratic prediction hal
been discredited, while exports o.
manufactures have increased and saw
ings banks deposits have grown t.
the highest mark ever known
President McKinley's administration
was heartily Endorsed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
SUBMITS FIELD DAY.
Continued from First Page.

Master Tilden, the right man in the
right place. Mayor Wilcox, of Sum
NIT. made bright and practical
speech. He was followed by Mayor
Fox, OF Morristown, who referred to
the hospitality of Summit, as being
worthy of emulation. Chaplain Tay-
Tor OF the Independents convulsed the
assemblage with his witty remarks.
Other speakers followed, including
Messrs. @. W. Ennis. D. Farrand
Sturgis, and George @. Smith, the
trio being ex-foremen Of the Indepen-
dents. and right we'll did they sustain
the reputation of their company and
town.
The boys reached home about 10
o'clock, well pleased with their first
official visit to Summit, the "Hill
city" of Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
HE WON'T ANSWER.

The New York Herald recently
sought to ascertain if Elk Col. Bryan. in
the event of his election to the presi-
dency, would make payment in silver
of both principal and interest of
United States bonds which, by their
terms, are payable in "coin. The
only answer the Herald could get
was this, Mr.. Bryan declines to be
interviewed on that subject. F" Why
should the Nebraska nominee refuse
an answer to so simple and pertinent a
question? For the simple reason that
the reply 'tNo" would kill him with
the silverites, and the reply yes
would bring l6 to l in such glazing
prominence as to intensity the
sound-money sentiment against him.
So the Ex-Colonel lodges behind the
wall of silence and again stamps him
self as shifty politician instead of
a heroic champion Of principle "
President Mckinley has had no trouble
to answer any such questions as those
asked by the Herald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
ow warrants are cashed on presenta-

now warrants are cashed on presenta-
tion.
"Never in the history of this state
has money been at so low rate on good
securities as it is at the present time
Farmers can borrow all the money
they want on first mortgages on their
farms at per cent. interest, while
four years ago it was difficult for
them to get it at all Four years
ago it was almost impossible for a
business man to borrow dollar from
any bank in the City of Lincoln,
while to-day we are loan ng as low
as $ per cent,
"a very large percentage of mort
cages have been paid, or at least,
portion refunded at a much lower
rate of interest The merchants and
business men in this city, almost
without an exception, are making
money, and never in the history of
the city was there better condition
prevailing than at the present time.
Unless | am greatly mistaken,
there will be very material change
in the political results in this state
this fall. I make it a point to talk
with farmers coming from different
precincts, and from different sections
of the state, and almost without an
exception they tell me they know of
many in their different localities who
are going to let we'll enough alone
and vote for Mckinley. Many of them
voted for Bryan four years ago. The
general feeling here is that the Re-
publicans can elect governor, carry
the legislature, and secure the cleo
toral vote for Mckinley. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
FROM BRYAN's HOME.

In response to a letter sent ont by
the Republican National Committee,
relative to obtaining up-to-date facts
relative to financial conditions in
the great agricultural sections west
of the Alleghanies, among other
responses received the following from
s. H. Burnham, president of the First
National Bank of Lincoln. Nebraska,
the home town of Ex-Colonel and
Presidential Candidate, William
Jennings Bryan is interesting:
Bank deposits have increased in
the banks of this city during the past
five years Ga per cent.
1.-THE credit of this municipality
has improved. We were paying per
cent on our city indebtedness four
years ago. Our bonds are selling at
a premium. at per cent to-day.
There was large amount of fioa-
ting warrants four years ago, while
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
why He WAS Great

A physician connected with universi-
ty extension movement reports that in
one very poor quarter he found the chief
authority on cnlldren's ailments wo-
man whose claim to skill in such things
came from the fact that she had had IL
children, of whom but one was now liv-
ing With so much sickness her neigh
bors conceded that she must be an au-
thority on the subject. This principle is
of frequent although unconscious appli-
cation.
'sWhy is he such great superintend-
ent of the fire Department." asks a stran-
ger in small city.
"Why. he was in charge here when we
had the big fire."
"But does that make him big super
intendent?"
Certainly. But for him it would not
have been big ire."-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
LABOR Day BASE BALL.
Continued from First Paae.

the last inning the Denvllles BANKED
the Rockaways and made 5 runs by
good stick work. The umpiring of
Doc Thomas was satisfactory to
both mines.
The Denville Club play the Oratanis
of Hackensack at Hackensack tomor-
row. A good game is anticipated. The
Denville will play return game with
the Rockaways at Denville on the 18th
and with the Knickerbockers on the
grounds of the later. Randolph Fields,
Morristown, on the 22d.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
THE POPULATION OF THE U. S.

The United States has a population
of about 10. 57s, 0C0 in 1900, as against
SO, 6s2, $50 in 1890, an increase of IL,
900, so, or more that twenty per cent.
In cities SO far counted Illinois leads
in increase, two of its cities having
81. 80 per cent. Two in Indiana show
46.GS per cent. five in New York SO. IL
per cent. five in Ohio 80. 50 per cent,
four in New Jersey S0.77 per cent,
four in New England 27.65 per cent.
and four in Pennsylvania 94.67 pei
cent. Two cities in Iowa show only
$40 per cent. increase. while Omaha
in Nebraska, shows 26.9S per cent.
loss. The centre of population will
be near Indianapolis, Ind.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
A MENACE TO HEALTH.

Boards of Health Trying to Get Rid
of the Alum Baking Powders.
The accomplished Professor of
Chemistry OF Princeton University,
Prof. H. Cornwall, in his report to
the State Board of Health, says that al
UNI baking powders exert an injurious
effect upon digestion. Since this fact
seems to him to be well established, he
denounces the use of alum baking
powders in the preparation of foods
altogether Objectionable.
Professor Tucker. of the Albany, N.
T., Medical College, chemist to the
New York State Board of Health,
claims that the alum baking powders
are decidedly injurious as constituents
of food articles. 1.-THE fact should
never be lost sight of. he says, ''that
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07

We wonder whether this Mr.. Hearst
who is presiding over the national as
ISOLATION of Democratic clubs, and
bowling against Imperialism, and
beseeching everybody to vote for
Bryan is the same Mr.. Hearst who only
two years ago this month said in one
of his papers; "We hold Manila and
our flag is hoisted there. No Blount
in America will venture to haul it
down. Hartford Courant.
Yes it is the same Mr.. Hearst, but
he is now supporting Mr.. Bryan,
who wants the American flag hauled
down.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07

Never before in the history of Presi-
dental campaigns have the supporters
of a candidate been asked to believe
that the platform means the reverse
of what it says. The Democrats argue
that Bryan will not do anything to
advance the cause of silver, as he has
promised to do. They are also being
convinced that he would not retire
the army from the Philippines as he
has promised. Such an anomalous
condition should not beget confidence.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07
CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED.

Senator Pitch fork" Tillman of
South Carolina, loyal supporter of
Bryan has by the way, succeeded in
mixing up the paramount issue"
in way that must be rather annoying
to. Mr.. Bryan. Last winter in the
senate the South Carolinian brazenly
boosted of the action of his State in
DISTINGUISHING the colored citizen.
The Democratic National Convention
at Kansas City adopted a platform in
which, 81 the consent of the governed"
was proclaimed as sacred Democrat
tic principle We quote from Till
mans speech and from the Kansas
Citv Dlatf0rm
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07


When Livingstone was in South Afri.
ca, his looking glass afforded the natives
endless amusement. They were always
asking for it. and their remarks were
sometimes simple. sometimes silly and
sometimes laughable.. rs that me?'
cried one. what big mouth have.
said another. 81 have no chin at ALL
deplored a third. "My ears are as big as
pumpkin leaves" was the proud com.
ment of fourth. See how my head
shoots up in the middle" joked fifth,
and so on, the company laughing bolster
ously at the different remarks.
While the doctor was thought to be
asleep a man took quiet look in the
mirror. After twisting his mouth about
in variety Of ways. he said TO himself,
people call me ugly, and how ugly l am
indeed" However, he might not have
been SO refreshingly candid had he known
the eye and ear Of the missionary were
both on the watch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07

Governor Voorhees, recently appoint
ed Richard O. Jenkinson, of Newark,
and Mrs. Henry E. Mott, of Elizabeth,
as two of the four New Jersey Com
missioners to the Pan-American Elk.
position at Buffalo.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07

Asethe campaign advances it be-
comes more and more evident that
the friends of good government, true
patriotism, sound money aud protec-
tion to American interests are unit
ing to oppose those who stan for the
reverse of these civic virtues.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-09-07

There is one proposition that the
free traders cannot answer, and do
not seem to understand; it is the
enormous and unprecedented increase
of our export business. All of them
said that kind of thing was impossible
under protective tariff.