New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
MINISTER FOR MAYOR
THE REV. DR. FOX OUTLINES HIS PLANS
FOR IMPROVING MoRRIsTOwN.

Morrstown. n. j.. May II tspeciaD.-when the
Republican City Convention nominated the Rev.
DIR. Norman Fox as it's candidate for Mayor on
Saturday. April 2s great many OF the Demo
Gratis and few OF the weakened Republicans
thought that it would be an easy task to defeat
fim. as his opponent, Alderman Freeman had
been a lifelong resident OF Morristown its Chief
Engineer. and for many years engaged in public
affairs. especially those OF the Board of Educa-
tion
DR.. Foxs public career began when Judye John
b. Vreeland after carefully studying the liquor
question In this city, appointed him as a member
OF the Excise Board. Although the Judges action
was somewhat freely condemned at the time, he
Morris;own only fifteen years but his ancestors
were among the first settlers here. After DR. Fox
was graduated from college he studied theology
and hlled number OF important charges as pastor.
Ut FOX made excellent record in the Civil
War as chaplain of the nth Regiment Of New
York. which was raised in Saratoga and It's vfcIn-
ity This regiment was In the Third Brigade Sec
ond Division, Sixth Army Corps and II partici-
pated in all of the battles of the Army of the
Potomac from the second engagement at Freder-
icksburg to Appomattox
soon after settling in Morristown. Or. Fox began
to take an active interest in the welfare OF the
community, and has always been foremost in move
ments for the public good. Upon accepting the
appointment 4 member OF the Excise Board he
at once made study of the excise question Wis
itfng many communities in the course of his in
vestigation. The wisdom OF Judge Vrecland's
appointment soon apparent. AS an active
member OF the Board DR. Fox has done much
for the proper regulation of the liquor traffic in
Morristown
TO TAKE OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY
The Mayor will be installed in office on
Wednesday night. 1t is likely that that time
he will give the people outline OF how he
thinks a municipality like Morristown should be
conducted.
In an interview with Tribune rcporter today
DR.. Fox stated that he hardly ready TO say
what policy he would advocate as Mayor of Nor
ristown. He said that since his election he had
given the question of city government his closest
attention. DIR. Fox continued:
AS far as it lies in my power expect to work in
harmony with my fellow members of the Board OF
my influence will be exerted to forward that which
Will tend to improve the whole city.
am aware that in the next two years at least
three questions Of great importance will in all
Aldermen. l refer sewerage, elevation of the
Lackawanna tracks and the trolley. OF course.
they come. rs they inevitably will. will favor the
70 give them the most careful attention, and then
allow citizens an opportunity 10 express their opin
think that If can get fair expression from the
majority decision can be arrived at that will he
The Morristown Green he made of the
work can be done to improve its walks. as some are
missing and the curbing needs replacing Many OF
our streets need attention.
FAVORS IMPROVED STREETS
have for long time studied streets. and
Gently visited Detroit and Rochester. both noted
for well cared for highways. Why should the
streets whore the mechanic and laboring live
In modest way have just careful attention
the avenues where property has a higher value?
The curbing should be kept up and. : far s pos
siole. macadam roads furnished. Strangers coming
to town with the intention of leasing buying
property realize that "a city takes it's character
not from its best streets, but from it's poorest"
1t will be my earnest endeavor to secure the cor
dlai cooperation OF every member of the Board of
Aldermen. with whom have been acquainted for a
number Of years. / shall give the various new
questions that arise the careful attention as
did the excise question Realizing that Morris
town is one of the beautiful cities in the
country, II ought not 10 be difficult matter to
educate its citizens the high ideal expected of
persons who are fortunate enough TO live In n com
munity well known look for only
harmonious work in the Board. My resignation as
member of the Excise Board will be handed to
Judge VreeIand this week