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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

Attention is called to the adyectise.
ment of the Morristown 1rust Go.
which appears elsewhere. 1t Is ipdeed
a remarkable showing for oqreern
establised only seven years ago.( The
capital surplus and prof now
amount to 1897, 900, with deposit Of
80, 279, 600 and total resource Of
$S, 1877, 600. 1t pays 8 per cont. iutsFest
on accounts of $1oO and upward,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
Phiil,p. q Day. Bardwa e

W. E. Day, who was formegiy witl
Andrew G. Phillips and later viii
George E. Voorhees, has resigned hi
position with the latter to returnl {
the former with whom he will e8te.
into partnership, The bus mess Ril
go on at the old stand under the nam
of Phillips & Day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Report of County statistic agent of Agri-
culture on Live stock.

Report of County Statistic agent of Agri-
culture ON Live stock.
Howard E. Young, Of Alton, Statis-
tical Agent of Agriculture, for Morris
County, has forwarded the following
report to the State Statistical Agent
HORSES.
Total number Of horses compared with
that Of January, 1899, 10 per
cent.
Average price per head under yr.
old. $25
Average price per head between /
and yrs. old, SO
Average price per head between 2
and yrs. old, rs
Average price per head over yrs.
old. 100
MULES.
Total number of mules compared
with that of January 1899,
100 per cent.
Average price per head under
yr. old, $50
Average price per head between
and 2 years old, rs
Average price per head between 2
and 3 years old 100
Average price per head over 3yrs.
old, 200
MILCH COWS.
Total number of milch COWS COM
pared with that of January,
1899, 100 per cent.
Average price per head, $45
OXEN AND OTHER CATTLE.
Total number of oxen and other
cattle compared with that of
January, 1899, 100 per cent.
Average price per head under /
yr. old, $40
Average price per head between
and 2 yrs. old, 15
Average price per head between
2 and yrs. old 90
Average price per head over yrs.
old, 80
Total number of hogs compared
with that of January, 1899, 100
per cent.
Average price per head under yr. .
Average price per head over yr.
old, $12
SHEEP.
Total number of sheep compared
with that of January, 1899,
100 per cent.
Average price per head under
yr. old, So
Average price per head over
year old,
Horses have been extensively
bought in during the past year, but
the stock of mules is about the same.
Regarding cows, the return above is
for common grade. Graded stock
would reach much higher figure.
H. Mex. Twombly paid 5000 fol
some good ones. There has been ne
/ sheep damage ia our immediate
neighborhood this year SC we can re
port none.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
NEW YEARS
AT CAPITOL
President and Mrs. Mckinley
Receive High Officials.
Congress Re-AssembIes Senate.
Hoars III Temper Democrats
After Political Capital Lawton
Fund over $4,000.
Especial Correspondence. J

Washington, Jan. New Years
Day was perfect in point Of weather.
The reception by the President and
Mrs Mckinley was one Of the most
brilliant that ever ushered in new
year Beginning at / 1 a. m. it lasted
till 1.l5 p, m Among the dis
tinguished ladies invited to the Blue
Room to assist Mrs Mckinley were
the Misses 'Griggs.
The diplomatic corps, which headed
the list Of guests, was, as always, the
show feature Of the reception. The
display of uniforms was brilliant.
Turkish fez, gilded orders of continen-
tai Europe, the fur trimmed tunics
and high polished boots Of the Rus
slams, the queer, sage green, gold en-
crusted uniforms of the Japanese, and
the ermine-t trimmed silken robes Of
the Koreans and Chinese, all con \
tributed to form picture of unusual
brilliancy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

ling team of the Tapkaow
ieteated the Roseville A. @.
swo out Of three games last
& 90 the home alleys.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
the suns cateehism on the Subject An
Opportunity for Great Discussion

We have received the following let
ter from an esteemed correspondent,
who thinks that the twentieth century
has begun. AS will be seen he starts
with the assumption that the first
year was the year 0, instead of the
year l as is the fact He will look
hard in any list of historical events
to find anything that happened in the
year 0. We commend to his attention
the extract from the Sun which fol-
lows his letter:
Morristown, N. j., Jan. 3, 1900.
Editor Chronicle
Dear Sir II thought you might be
interested to see how | sustain that
the claim make that we were now
in the Goth century. If we are not
why do we use the date Of that CEN
tury.
Sincerely Yours,
CHRISTIAN ERA.
1st year began Jan. /, 0.
1st year ended Dec. 81, /.
2nd year began Jan /, /.
2nd year ended Dec. 81, l.
1st century began Jan. !, O.
1st century ended Dec. 81, 90.
I'd. century began Jan. /, 100.
End century ended Dec. 81, 1899.
10th century began Jan. /, 1900.
10Th century ended Dec 81, 1899.
goth century begins Jan. 1, 1900.
Following out the above, the 18th
century was complete at midnight of
Dec, 81, 1899
Any other theory would make the
Christian era began Jan. /, 4, in
stead of Jan. /, O, and you would then
lose the one year from Jan. /, 0, to
Dec. 81 0, both included.
You must remember that from Jan.
l., 1900, to Dec. 81, 1899, is just one
hundred years. The error comes from
calling it 80 years.
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
The New York Sun presents proof
that the twentieth century begins af-
ter the year 1900 is ended in the shape
Of little conversation:
Question What is year?
Answer-Three hundred and sixty
five days.
| What is a century?
One hundred years.
When did year No. end.
December 81 of the year l.
When did the year No begin?
January of the year 2.
When did the year 90 end?
December 81, A. ID. 90.
Did that complete a century?
No.
Whom was the century completed?
/ AT the close of the year following
80, or at the close of the year 100
When did the second century begin.
january LOT thesear.1 Of the seeo
century, that is, January /, A.
| 1o1.
Il When did the the ninteenth cont
eifd9
AT the close of the nineteen hna
dredth year, or at the close OF igGo
j @. When does the s0th centHrs
begin?
A. 1t begins on day 30 4 of 9ea
No. l of the goth hundred years thai
is, on January 1, A D 1901,
s
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

Admiral and Mrs Dewey held re-
ception between H. 80 and 2 p. NJ.
They came in for criticism on the
score of mistakes, the first, it is
alleged, being the hours set for the
event. According to long establish
ed etiquette, the Cabinet officers
call mutually and they make no
other visits until this duty is dis
charged. The Cabinet ladies on do
not begin to receive until O. 30 1t
was delicately intimated to Admiral
Dewey that it would be impossible
for the Cabinet officers to call up
on himself and Mrs. Dewey at the
time selected. The Admiral replied
that the arrangements were not OF
his making, and it would be inn
possible to change them. Thus there
were no Cabinet officers at the re-
ception.
The members of Congress did not
feel that they we're properly invited
in the general terms, The friends
and admirers of Admiral Dewey, ;,
Consequently the reception was not
distinguished by the presence of the
more important Senators and Repre-
sentatives.
A mistake which caused more
heartburning than any others was
that hundreds of ladies interpreted
the words Friends and admirers of
Admiral Dewey" to include them,
because how could bluff sailor
disregard the fair sex?" This was
the most unfortunate misunderstand-
ing of ALL In many instances the
ladies who called gave up other
pleasant engagements to figure among
the friends and admirers of the for
tunate Admiral. They were deeply
when the ushers in
formed them that the reception was
for men only, and that no ladies other
than those assisting the hostess were
How Mrs. Washington Nc
Lean, Mrs. Dewey's mother, veteran
Of SO many campaigns, could make SO
many mistakes is a problem for
society.
Congress re-assembled yesterday,
by two weeks holiday
Coutiansa On Fourth Page.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

at ore black net oyss
the net elaborately
Sslgled III silver.
Mrs- smith wore very well-made
gown u gray wool, with white lace
over blue velvet, Frightening the
bodice.
Mrs. Hitchcock wore soft gray
Gown, sha ading to violet. and Miss
Long a very elaborate creation Of
light blue, with long train and yoke
and sleeves Of white lace.
Later in the afternoon receptions
were held at the residences of several
of the Cabinet officers. The Misses
Griggs assisted Mrs Gage at her re-
ception.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

The Judiciary, headed by Chief JUS
tice Fuller, the Senators, headed by
President pro tempore Frye, the Rep
resentatives headed by Speaker Hen
derson, the Army headed by Major
General Miles, the Navy headed by
Admiral Dewey, the officers Of the
District National Guard headed by
Brigadier- General Harries, the re-
gents of the Smithsonian Institution
headed by Secretary Langley, and the
heads of bureaus of the various execus
tive departments, in that order, com
pleted the official calls. Then followed
the veterans of our various wars and
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants,
after whom came citizens generally.
The toilets of the ladies were more
elaborate than usual at morning re-
ceptions even at the White House
Mrs. Mckinley wore very rich
brocade Of delicete tAauye, wita
bodice spangled ia silyef and ncnegs
siamond ornamen
~ worsm framed gown 81
aeil8d IN waste Ghansils,
over petsieeat
aocoydionp pieated
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

The annual report of the Morris
County Branch of the State Charities
Aid Society which, we publish else
where, gives very fair idea Of the
work done by the society during the
past year
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
FAMINE in INDIA.
Rev. Edward Fair bank Appeals to he
Charitable For Assistance,

Inasmuch as the Week Of Prayer
had its origin with Foreign Mission
aries. it seems fitting that at this
time the following appeal from the
husband of one of our Morristown
women, now in India, should have
a hearing, and receive place in the
interest and heart Of this community
during the coming week:
Eadala, Armednagar District,
India
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05

Total number of hogs compared
with that of January, 1899, 100
per cent.
Average price per head under yr.
old,
Average price per head over 1 yr.
old, S.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
SHEEP.

Total number of sheep compared
with that of January, 1899,
100 per cent.
Average price per head under /
yr. old,
Average price per head over
year old,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-01-05
SENATE BILL
1877 AGAIN
The Revision Of the School Law
Taken Up.

The Commission Has Given Out a
Statement This Bill Well Known,
But not Understood IAN ExpIana-
tion-T Taken as a Whole 1t is very
Satisfactory.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
Notes of Current Events.

Kentucky district 4 unanimously re-
nominated Davis Smith.for Congress.
Chicago Board OF Trade will try to.
shut off quotations from bucket shops.
Canadians fear other attempts will be.
made to blow III the locks on the We'll
land canal since three men have been
convicted.
Over 1000 banks have to be supplied;
with new currency plates, under the cur
rency act of March II. 1t will be four
to six months before all can get these.
plates.
Miss Florence Leonard, Arlington, Ca.
Is suffering from nervous prostitution at
niagara Falls, n. Y. She was left all,
night in the rain at the top of observations
tower, 25O feet above earth. She failed
to board the last car going down.
Julian Ralph, war correspondent, has
returned to London. He will lose a leg
rs a result Of a wound received in the
Boer war.
Small gunboat Mindova recently fred
across the bow of the transport .Ta,lac.
The Tarlac mistook the gunboat for a
Filipino vessel. She was halted and Mai.
Whitley explained.
George w. Dart, who raised the Stars
and Stripes owe the Confederate capital
at Columbia, s. c., at the end of Sher-
mans march to the sea, has just entered
the Soldiers Home of Iowa, at MARSHALL
town. His home was at Attica, N. Y.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
RIOTS SEEM OVER.
st. Louis Strike Situation Shows
Great Improvement.

NrcAV
st. Louis: All the policemen who have
been guarding the property and ears ofthe
transit company since the strike began are
now back to their regular beats. The
power houses and car sheds will until the
strike is over lie guarded by deputy sher-
IFS, Of whom there are $500 on duty.
The special committee appointed by the
Central Trades and Labor Union of ST.
Louis to solicit from organized labor
throughout the world Sl0O,0Oo 10 be used
in establishing bus lines in st. Louis to
compete with the transit was
formed by the election of an executive
board of the committee of fifty selestel To
solicit the fund. The committee issued a
circular rcciting the condition OF the pres
ant street railway strike, the cause that
led to 1t and the determination to win it by
he strict enforcement of the boycott:
aga'nss the transit lines, ut the same time
providing Il means of transportation in Il
bus line, which will enable all persons to
20 from place 10 place Us their business de-
mandS.
The coronci's jury returned a verdict in
Ike case OF Frederick Bohne, shot and
Killed in IA street car riot Sunday, June 10.
hat Bohne came TO his death fro IL gun
shot wound at the hanls q Deputy Sheriff
Marsh, and that the shooting WAS pro-
Vohed by Harry S,rec.icr.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
WILKES G A UPHELD.
Judge Jones Decides He Is Not Dis.
qualified in Mcclellan Case.

Judge Jones of the state circuit court al
Sioux Falls has rendered u decision in the
matter of the disqualification of County
Judge Wilkes from acting further i'll the
disposition of the estate of John McClel-
Ian. holding that such disqualification does
not exist. Attorneys representing the de-
fcated American and Canadian claimants
OF the estate Instituted the proceedings,
basing their case upon the charge that
Paul L. Wilkes, n son OF the county Judge
Was the attorney on IL contingent fee of the
claimants living in Ireland, in whose favor
tie county Judge some weeks ago decided.
Judge Jones. in his decision, holds that
there is not sufficient evidence to sustain
this charge.
Whether or not the case will be appealed
tn state supreme court has not yet been
determined. There are other important
features of the struggle for the Mcclellan
estate to be disposed of by the courts be-
fore the Irish claimants will secure undis.
puted possession.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
MURDERED HIS NE,aHsoR.
Lorenzo. Stevens Kills Samuel Liv.
ingston in Union County.

Lorenzo Stevens Kills Samuel Liv.
fngston tn Union County.
Lorenzo Stevens ON June 10 shot and in
stantly killed Samuel Livingston on
Stevens farm in Civil Bend Township,
about W and I. half miles from Elk Point,
as the result of a quarrel over the formers
daughter.
Stevens was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Ryan and j. III. Beacon. There were no
eyewitnesses of the shooting, and the only
Information about the tragedy comes from
Stevens himself.
According to the story of Stevens he was
blowing corn in his field OH the day of the
tragedy when he saw Livingston coming
toward him with Il monkey wrench in his
hand. Stevens told Livingston to get off
his land. but his %neighbor came on and
struck Stevens in the breast with the
wrench. Again Stevens told him to go
away, saying he did not want any trouble
with him. Stevens says he retreated around
his horses, but that Livingston followed
and struck at him again. Stevens says he
then fired over Livingstou's head, when
Livingston again struck him with the
wrench, and inireturn lie shot Livingston
through the heart. killing him instantly.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
GOT WHAT THEY ASKED FOR
Mclean shu. Out with Nothing in

Mclean Shu. Out with Nothing in
Ohio Democratic Convention.
Columbus, Ohio: After IL continuous
session OF over nine hours the Democratic
state convention adjourned on the 18th
inst. 1T WAS II slate smashing and record
breaking conventions. The Mclean men
said the day before they We're asking for
nothing. and they certainly got nothing.
They helped those who have been oppos-
ing them to the place OF party distinction
and responsibility. 1t Was this free for all
situation that brought about the demosal-
ization of the day.
Delegates at Largc-.Iames Killourne,
Abraham w. Patrick, VIM. S. Thomas
and Horace l.. Kaufman. AltcrnateS--M.
o. Burns, John insolvency, c. p. Brum-
bach and NJ. i. Cliburn.
Electors at L~argc-lsaac Il. Sherwood
and Gen. AID. Warner. Secretary of state.
III. III. McFadden; Judge OF the supreme
court, Allen Smalley; dairy and food COM
missioner, Ballard ID. Yates; school COM
missioner, j. ID. Simpkins: member of the
board of public works. Peter 1. Brown.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
MAN DROPS OUT OF SIGHT.
Strange Disappearance OF IL Mail
Carrier Near Oauomr.

Strange Disappearance OF IL Mail
Carrier Near Oauomr.
A case of mysterious disappearance is
creating considerable interest in the west
ern part of Lyman County. About three
weeks ago Oscar Wilson, the mail carrier
between Westover and Presho, hired IL
young man named John Henderson to
carry the mail for him temporarily. Hen
derson arrived at Zickricl, the first inter-
mediate postotlice, and thermail was prop-
erly changed. This was the last heard of
him..
Two days later John q. Anderson, a
stockman riding that way, found the team
Wandering on the prairie, and seeing the
mail sack brought it into theneNt postotlice
N turned the mail over to the postmaster.
Up to the present time no trace of The
missing man has been found. The road
from Zickrick to Huffman is very rough.
and has not an inhaDitant for a stretch of
ten miles. 1t was here that the mar dis
appeared. Foul play is feared, as IIender-
son is reputed to have held some informa-
ton discriminating parties in the n%elghbor-
hood. II is alsOrumored that he was an inn
portant witness Ill Il pending trial in Sioux
CITY.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
c II OF SPANISH WAR.
Wins Controversy Cves
Santiauo 3snttle.

Sampson Wins Controversy Over
Santiago Bnttle.
Washington: The United States court Of
appeals has passed upon the suit OF Admi-
raj SamlHon and others under MS COM
mand ut Santiago for prize money on ac-
count OF the destruction Ut the Spanish
fleet. The court declares that Sampson
was commander in chief and Schley COM
msnding officer of adivision OF tls, squad
ron thereof, on duty under orders OF SGmp-
son. The Spanish squadron was held by
the court to be inferior to the American
force and a bounty OF 500 allowed for
every officer II man under Admiral Ger
vera's command. The total amount of
bounty allowed is 1856, 700, of which Sa,np-
son receives $3.50, and Schlcy about $3,-
900. Besides finding Sampson commander
during the battle, the court declares the
New York among the vessels engaged.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
THREE KILLED, EIGHT HURT
A Fatal Fire in n brooklyn Coop
crage Establishment.

CCSEC IySINDkISIlIllCnt
New York: Three men were killed.
eight so badly burned or manned that they
are in the hospital and three other men are
missing as the result of a fire in the COOP
erage establishment of Paul Weiddman
at North Eleventh Street and Myth Ave-
nue., Brooklyn. The property loss is esti-
mated at 2 $4,000. The building was four
stories high, and there were over 100 en-
ployes Ill the place when the fire was dis
covered. Many of these leaped from the
windows and made their escape. 1t is
said that at least two score of people
dropped before the tircmen arrived; when
they came many We're hanging from the
upper windows. August Benedict, a
cooper, was hanging out o; one of the
windows with all of his clothing atlalne.
He held on TO the ledge while the ladder
was being ran up TO him, He was so
badly burned when taken down that he
died half an hour aftcrward. John NJ.
Lockwood had his chest crushed by IL fall
ing timber and del in the Eastern district
hospital. The body of the unknown man
taken from the burned building was so
badly charrcl that Identification was Inn
possible.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
C. X. Howard May Be Dead.

A report has gained circulation that G.
h. Howard, president of the South Dakota
Stock Growers Association, one Of the
most prominent stockmen of the Sioux
range, died at his ranch on the Cheyenne
River June 9. 1t is impossible to verify the
report as the ranch is about 100 miles from
Pierre and there is no wire communication
with that section of the country.
The relatives of Howard at Sioux Falls
had received no confirmation of his death
up to June 10. They are inclined to dis
believe reports of his death, as they regard
it as certain that if Mr.. Howard had died
as rumored they would have been notified
by telegraph us soon as u courier from the
ranch could have reached Rapid City,
which is the nearest telegraph point to
Towards ranch.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
FATAL NEW YORK FIRE.

Ten Lives Are Lost aad Seven In.
jured in n Tenement House Fire.
New York: Ten lives were lost and
seven people badly injured during a fire
which almost totally destroyed a tene-
ment house in jackson Street early June
l6. The fire started i'll the hallway on
the second floor and spread to the
fourth and fifth floors, gaining great head
way before the people of the house awak-
cned. One man became panic stricken and
ieapedfrom awindow, killing himself. The
deaths OF the others were caused by suf-
location and burns. The monetary loss is
$1,000. Policeman Knoweis distinguished
himself by heroic work IN rescuing many
persons from the building. He was quite
severely bnrncd about the face and hands.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-22
CRONJE %SURRENDERS
SON OF FAMOUS BoER LEADER
A BRITISH PRISONER.
k%lerksdorp, Recently Taken by
Roberts Men, Is a Position of Con.
siderable Strategic Importance
New York Tenement Burned.

London: The war Office has issued the
following dispatch from Roberts:
Pretoria Resideney: klerksdorp sur
rendered June 0 to an armed party sent
out by Hunter. y messenger from Klerks-
dorp reports that Cronje, who commanded
there, determined TO surrender as soon as
he knew for certain Pretoria was In our
possession. His example HIS been copied
by many in the neighborhood."
by the peaceful occupation of Klerks-
dorp' announced by Roberts, tho British
have gained Il strategic position of some
Importance, as The town is not only the
terminus Of another railroad to Johannes
burg. but it is within easy reach of the
kroonstad- Nierfontein railroad. The
Cronje who surrendered the place is the
son of the famous Gen. Cronje, now a
prisoner at st. Helena. The son was
prominent during the siege of Mafeking.