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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
A PROCLAMATION.


Governor Thomas, Colorado's Demo-
cratic Executive, is out betimes with
a Thanksgiving proclamation, from
which we quote
With the strife and bitterness of a
great political contest behind us, with
universal acquiescence in the lawfully
registered will of the majority, with
our faces tow ard the future, and with
gratitude for the manifold blessings
of the year. we tievoutly approach the
day of Thanksgiving. The nation
has enjoyed season of material
prosperity and progress. Harvests
have been abundant and COM
MERGE has fiourished apace. Pestilence
and famine have avoided our shores.
The arts and industries of the peo-
pie have moved forward, and enter
prise has been crowned with reward.
We have drifted perilously near
shoals and reefs in the political sea,
long since charted and located by the
fathers, but have not yet grounded
upon them. We have raised armies
and navies for conquest, but the or
ganic law of the Republic is still shell
tered IN the hearts and consciences
of the people. The war for dominion
over distant lands has been continued
but our soldiers and sailors have been
from undue casualty and
disease. For all these things let us
give praise.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
RIGHTLY SIZED UP.

The Mount Holly Herald, Democrat
ic, evidently derived considerable salts
faction in printing at the head of it's
editorial column, last week, the fol-
lowing: "There are two old and
homely adages, one that 1T is not the
COW that bawls the loudest that gives
the most milk, and the other that it
is the still SOW that gets the most
swill. There is no need for us to tell
our readers where the two apply. "
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Governor Voorhees, issued the Gus
tomary Thanksgiving proclamation
on Wednesday. 1t is as follows:
The century draws near to its
close. We await the beginning of
the era to come. AS people we have
been blessed. We have been guided
with safety through eminent peril.
we have found strength in times of
trial. We have averted dangers that
threatened. Governments have come
and gone since the dawn of the morn
ing of its birth, yet our nation still
lives.
Its people have broadened in
power and influence. They have in
creased in knowledge and in happi-
ness. They yield to none in comforts
enjoyed Their toll is rewarded
Opportunity is not withheld. They
ARE better in thought and IN deed.
The claims of fellow men are respec-
ted. For the poor, the unfortunate
and the dependent there is a deeper
regard. The Christian spirit more
abounds. All have been blessed in
body. in mind and in store.
1.-The watchful care and guiding
hand of the Wise Ruler of Nations has
attended us. His mercies and bles-
sings have not been withheld in the
wear that ends the century, For those
of the past and for those we now en-
JOY we should give thanks and praise
to the giver of every good and perfect
gift.
Therefore, |, Foster M. Voorhees,,
Governor of the State of New Jersee,
do hereby designate Thursday, the
twenty ninth day of November, for
public Thanksgiving and praise. |
do recommend to the people OF this
State that they then do abstain, so
far as possible from their usual la
Dor and assemble in their homes and
places of religious worship, there to
acknowledge and return thanks to Al
mighty God for His goodness and His
mercy, and to invoke His continued
favor in behalf of our nation, our State
aud its people.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
A HARMONIOUS cAsINET.

The meeting, on Tuesday, of Presl-
dent Mckinley and his Cabinet-all
OF whom were present excepting Sec
retary Root-partook at first some
what of love feast, as notes were
compared on election results. The
President invited all of the members
to retain their portfolios
The President and his advisers dis
cussed his forthcoming message to
Congress. Each of the members fur
nished forecast of his annual report.
1t was practically decided that the
recommendation in the message on
the subject of the war revenue taxes
will advocate a small re AUCTION. seal
ing down the total revenue about
$15, 600, 600 just where this decrease
will be made has not been determined.
Considerable attention will be devoted
to the NicaIaguan canal in the mes
sage, but the Presidents recommen-
dations are not yet clearly formulated.
The Chinese question was discussed
only in a general way. 1t was stated
by one member that there were nc
advices in the hands of this govern
ment tending to confirm the story
cabled by Or. Morrison to the London
Times, to the effect that the Ministers
had formulated demands on the
Chinese government which included
the execution of eleven high officials
the razing of the Taku forts, and the
prohibition of the future importation
of war material into the Empire.
Another member, discussing this
dispatch, said that previous advice'
to this government indicated that DR.
Morrison dispatch was very fail
exposition of the demands that hao
been formulated by the Ministers
He said, however, that there was con
siderable doubt as to the ability o
the Chinese government, as now con
stituted, to enforce the execution 0
the eleven powerful officials indicate'
in the dispatch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1900.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

1t has pleased almighty God to
bring our nation in safety aud honor
through another year. The works
Of religion and charity have elsewhere
been manifest. Our country through
all it's extent has been blessed with
abundant harvest beyond all p-oce-
dent. Our commerce has spread all
over the world. Our power and in
f1uence in the cause of freedom and
enlightenment have extended over
distant seas and lands. The lives of
our official representatives and many
of our people in China have been
marvelously preserved We have been
generally exempt from pestilence and
other great calamities and even the
tragic visitation which overwhelmed
the city of Galveston made evident
the sentiments of sympathy and
Christian charity by virtue of which
we are one united people.
Now, therefore, l. William McKin-
ley, President of the United States,
do hereby appoinS and set apart Thurs
day, the goth day of November next, to
be observed by all the people of the
United States, at home or abroad, as
a day of thanksgiving and praise to
Him who holds the nations in the
hollow of His hand. | recommend
that they gather in their several places
of worship and devoutly give Him
thanks for the prosperity wherewith
He has endowed us, for seed time and
harvest, for valor, devotion and hui
lnanity of our armies and navies, and
for all benefits to us as individuals and
as a nation and that they humbly
pray for the continuance of His divine
favor, for concord and aElity with
other nations, ana for righte BUSINESS
and peace in all our ways.
In witness whereof, have hereunto |
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington, this
10Th day of October, in the year of
our Lord one thousand and nine hun
bred, and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and
twenty fifth.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

There will be no base ball war the
coming season, ALE possibility Of
hostiliuies has been precluded by an
amicable agreement between tine Ma
tional League and the American,
League, and both Will work on an
equal footing. Next week the Circuit
Committees of the. Nationl League
and the American LEA lue VOL meet
in Cleveland. and the territory will
be apportioned. The National League
will retain the cirnuit of LAST season
philadelphia, New York. Boston,,
Brooklyn, Pittshnrg, Cincinnati, So
Louis and Chicago, while the Amaris
can League will be given Rhiladali
phia, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo,.
Chicago, Detroik, Minneapolis and
Cleveland.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
THE PRESIDENTS "HABITS. =
A Very Plain Question Very Plainly
Answered.

| 70 the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The Prohibitionists i'm their
platform 'charge upon President
Mckinley that by his conspicuous
example as a wine drinker al, public
banquets, and as wine serving host
IN the White House he has done more
to encourage the liquor business, to de-
morailze the temperance habits of
young men and to bring Christian
practices and requirements into dis
repute than Y other President this
Republic has ever had. We further
charge President Mckinley with res
possibility for the Army canteen, =
etc.
AS firm believer in the The Tri-
bune's fairness and accuracy, may /
ask you what ground there is for the
attack upon the Presidents personal
habits, and also if he has absolute
power to at once abolish the canteen,
in view of the law passed by Congress
and the interpretations given of the
law?
A. SUBSCRIBER.
Morrlstowny N. j., Nov 7, 1900.
I'VE have NO reason to- know or. to
suppose that President Mckinley 8
personal habits IN the matter of
the use of stimulants are materially
different from those of any of the
Presidents of the United States we
have known; O., from Buchanan
ON down. Neither do we have any
reason to know Or to- suppose that his,
official habits in dispensing the Ma
tions' hospitality iB the White House
differ in any respect from those of any
of Them. excepting the late General
Hayes He certainly has no power
to abolishan Army provision institnt-
ed by law Of Congress-. So far asewe,
know, therefore; the attaek upon him
in this regard, whether relating
to his PERSONAL or his, Offiacial condnot
ara as malicious and Rnfounded as
they are paAtry. Bid New York
Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Commenting upon the result ofaiec-
ton or the Philippine situation, MAJ
jor- General Otis recently saida
"The effect will be- most salutarv.
and it is the one thing needed 10
bring about that respect for American
authority which has been wanting
since the nStives got ii into their heads
that change OF Administration
would result i'll the retirement oil our
troops from the islands"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

In several townships. in HuntBrdon
County the election Officers returned
their certificates misspelling Con-
gresham Salmon name, thereby, los
ing $50 votess for HIM Soma.wrot
John S. salmon =" and others
Joshua S. Shannon. ~ These certi-
ficates having been forwarded to- the
Secretary of State, the. County Clerk
refused permission tsncorreet them
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16
AA4MA AePsEc ATs ..

The verdict of election day shows
that the American people appreciate
Senator Hanna, although he has been
abused, lied about, misrepresented,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

The annual report of the Life Saw
ing Service, just issued, shows that
1884 vessels were wrecked, which had
2, 65S5persons ON board, of whom 1907
were saved and As were lost. There
were-673 shipwTecked persons cared
for in the stations, who received \ AT
days. board. The value of the YES
sells involved in disaster was Sc, tg7,-
500.and of carapes So, $4,000, making
total value of imperilled property
of $s947O, 900, Of which $7s2664, 80 was
saved and 70, 1856 800 was lost.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Great campaign crowds are. no
criterion of how the people will vote
This fact has been made clear time
and again. Blaine had immense
crowds to listen to Mis- magnetic
speeches. Greeley drew great throngs
to hear him, Bryan drew unparalleled
audiences in 1895, and in 1900, yet all
these candidates we've defeated. -
Elizabeth Journal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Governor Voorhees, has named the
following Senators to act as the State
Board of Canvassers to canvass the
result of the election in New Jersey z
Senator Joseph Cross, of Union;
Senator Charles A. Reed, of Somerset !;
Senator H. w. johnson, of Camden !:
Senator O. Asa Francis. of Monmouth;
Senator Johnston Cornish, of Warren !:
Senator Christian Braun, of Passaic
The Board of which the Governor
is sx- officio chairman, will meet in
the executive chamber at the State
House at 23o'elock on Tuesday the
9th inst.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

A new gas manufacturing concern
in Chicago has begun the manufacture
and sale of individual plants, which
are installed in buildings, hotels and
manufacturing establishments, and
which furnish gas higher in heat units
than ordinary gas, at guaranteed
cost Of from 10 to i2 cents per thou
sand cubic feet.
It is to hoped, if successful in the
Windy City. the new company will
move eastward and right early, too.
Morristown is very needy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

An early morning fire Monday les-
troyed the Clifford House, Poplar Bluff,
Mo. Several lives were lost,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

The leading clergymen Of Paterson
rave issued call to formulate plans
eading to the reformation of the
morals Of that city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

John w. Stnrr, the Republican cans
didate for sheriff in Passaic County,
received majority of twenty-one. =
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

The steamer City of Monticello was
wrecked off Yarmouth ON Saturday
in the great gale. Thirty three pass
engers and sailors were drowned,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Senator Winton, in his paper, the
Bergen County Democrat, acknow-
lodges the fact that "Once more the
American people have jumped upon
the Democratic party, and this time
very vigorously. In this cam
vass the Democratic party has had
to contend with obstacles that
weighted it down from the start.
Populists, Silver Republicans, Middle
Of the-roal cranks, and such kindred
spirits secured control of the organi-
zation, driving away from its support
thousands and thousands of Demo
crats. "
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Henry Willard, the we'll known
tinancier and railroad man, died on
Monday at Ardsley on-the- Hudson.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Marcus DAILY, the copper king, Of
Montana, died in New York on MOI
day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

In discussing the overwhelming,
verdict recorded by the people on
election day, Senator Hanna very
properly gives the credit of chewing
so grand result to Amer:oancitizens
He said in part;
"The people of this country were
overwhelmingly III favor of sound
money, law and order and continual
ton of that policy which stands for
prosperity. Patriotism and Loyalty
to the flag were strong factors in this
campaign, and that, together with the
aid of those who are generally termed
sound money Democrats, or gold
Democrats, but whom | call American
citizens, all combined to bring about
this result.
Nebraska was the greatest victory
of all. We made hard fight in that
State; we went for it for all we were
worth, and while we did our utmost
and hoped for the best, we did not
expect to carry it, We nave carried
Kentucky, and we have not yet given
up hope of receiving her electoral
vote, and we do not propose to give
up. We have CARED thu State and
we propose to fight for it. :"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

The Hon. franklin Murphy, has
again expressed desire TO be relieved
of his duties as Chairman of the Re-
publican State COMMITTEES, of which
he has been the efficient head for
many years. He says:
81 have served the party as Chair
man of the State Committee through
five campaigns, and have seen the
State changed from Democratic to a.
Republican State. | think now the
normal Republican majority on party
questions would be from 10000 to
90, 900. / have every reason to be sa-
tisfied with the-results that have been
obtained during my chairmanship.
regard the result in New Jersey
Tuesday as an expression not alone of
the Republican party, but of the inde--
pendent vote as we'll, of that large
class which may perhaps, be des-
cribed as Mckinley Democrats, who
dislike Bryan and all that he repre-
sents as cordially as do Republicans.
The vote is really an expression of
political sentiment regardless of par
ty -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

Care must be taken to avoid baking powders made
from alum. Such powders sold cheap, because
they cost but few cents per pound. Not only
viii they spoil the cake but alum is core
sive acid, which taken in food means injury to health
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-16

ROYAL aAKINe powOsa CO., 100 willIAM ST.. new yoRk
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
snnin md sonth Americn.

Much interest will center in the pro-
posed Spanish-south American con
gress which is to meet. as now
planned. in Madrid in October next.
The political results Of such a gath
ering viii not be serious enough to
arouse any excitement or affect the
policy of the United States, but it will
be interesting to note how close in
sympathy and political alliance the
South American states can get to the
mother country, now that so many
years have elapsed since they took the
sword and cut the apron strings.
Englishmeu have declared that the
school histories of the United States
are responsible for the fact that
Young America continues fighting
John Bull at Concord, an operation
that never fails to revive old animos-
tiles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
CAS- the once famous oarsman appeari
today)

LAS the once famous OarSman appear
today.)
He was born in Toronto, Ont, and
learned to row almost as early as hs
did to walk. His racing caree: datea
from 1872, when he won two single
scull races. Hanlan rowed his first
race out of his own country in 1876 at
Philadelphia, and won three heats in
as many days. He also cut Gown the
record for the three-mile course to Elm.
IS. In 1878 he won the championship
of America by defeating Evan Morris
over the Hutton course at Pittsburg.
He also defeated Charles Courtney the
same year.
The next year Hanlan journeyed to
England and. Africa. He surprised the
people Of the other side by defeating
their crack professionals, Hawdon and
Elliott. In England, in 1879. he gave
his first exhibition as a sculler. Over
tiye-mile course he cut the record
from 35m. los. to 33m. 56As.
The next year Hanlan won the
championship of the word and the cup.
The next year he won from Laycock Of
and became the owner Of the famous
Sportsman's cup. In July, 1883, HI
broke the worlds record for four
miles, making it in 27m. 57115s In 1854
Hanlan met his first defeat at tho
hands of Beach, losing the champion
ship of the world through the inter-
ference Of the steamer Tonki. He was
defeated for the second time by Beach
the same year.
Hanlan went after the three-mile
record the next year and succeeded in
! lowering it from Ism. 54s. to Ism. 23s.
In 1857 Hanlan lost the championship
of America to Gaudaur at Lake Calu-
met, Pullman H., A return match was
later made with Gaudaur and again
Hanlan won the championship of
America. Going to Australia once
more, Beach again won from him and
turned the title over to Kemp, who was
successful in defending it. Since 1898
| Hanlan has done little rowing, barely
! enough to keep himself in condition,
most of his time being devoted to
| coaching. He is now coach for the
| Union boat club of Boston
During his career as a sculler Han
Ian has rowed in 200 races, and of these
only four were lost by him through
out-and-out rowing. In nearly every
case in which he failed to finish first
it was through some accident. In Aus
tralia he was defeated by Beach. but
the latter was so rowed out at the fin
ISL that he was carried from his boat,
and this in his own climate and on the
river in which he had been accustomed
to row. Nearly 100 of Hanlans races
have been for the championship. In
these matches alone his earnings were
over $50 600. and these and other races
and exhibitions netted him at least
$3.50. 600.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

The London Chronicle records the
death of an Englishman at Beirut. who
was once physician to the Sultan Alb
dull Aziz, and who Is said to have been
a relative to the Archbishop OF Can
tsrbury. Originally a surgeon in tht
British army. he entered the Turkish
service after the Crimeaa war, and be-
came one Of the favorite medical at.
tendants Of the sultan. On the death
OF Abdul Aziz, Temple was sent intC
the interior Of Asia Minor, and after.
wards to Aleppo and Damascus. Final
ly he came to Beirut, where he died
almost unknown. supposed by the
Turks to be sn Ottoman subject. fol-
he took pains to conceal his national
ity.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
EcLIPsgs OF THE SUN.

Always an Object OF Deep Interest ta
.Astronomers.
The earliest records OF solar eclipses
are ascribed to Confucius. One of the
eclipses of antiquity was famous for
two events. One was that it was fore
told by an astrologer, the year being
5S5 3. c., and the second was that its
alarming appearance stopped a bat
tie between the Lydians and Modes,
Formerly eclipses of the sun created
terror among the beholders, and even
today educated and intelligent people
express a dread of the solemn and i'm
pressive darkness. One who has wit
messed a total eclipse gives this
graphic description: AS much as
five minutes before the total obscurity
it may be possible to detect strange
waving lines of light and shade draw
ing across the landscape. Then, with
frightful velocity, the shadow of the
moon is seen approaching, a tangible
darkness advancing like a wall, swift
as imagination, silent as doom. The
immensely of nature never comes SC
near as then, and strong must be the
nerves not to culver as the blue-blach
shadow rushes upon the spectator
with incredible speed. A vast palpi.
tating presence seems overwhelming
the world Bats emerge stealthily
An assembled crowd is awed into alb
solute silence. 1t becomes curiously
cold, and the chill is mental as well a:
physical"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
Sinuser Cure for Drink.

seremiah o'Leary of the East Sur
~ rsslment was shot during the bat
ue OF Colenso, a Mauser bullet uene-
sas the brain. After lying for five
t" Ours IN the trenches o'Leary was
. .Ounu oy the ambulance corps and re-
.o'eu TO the base hospital at Pleter-
Ira' i'znerg, where Sir William Mac
e ~Vlnac, by marvellous surgical oper-
slion' during which a portion of the
pfaln was removed. succeeded In saw
ing MS life. His memory is slightly
impaired and he has lost his taste for
Oeer.-London Daily Chronicle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

No oarsman en- this side q. the |atH.
ever became 50 well known as Edward
Hanlan, former champion scullor O.
the world, and one Of the best men
who ever sat in a shell. Interest Is
now revived in the ex-champion from
the fact that he has issued a challenge
to his old antagonist, Jake Gaudaur,
for a race in Boston. Although many
years at the game Hanlan is still abe
to do fast sprint.
Ned Hanlan is now A years Of age.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

The special excursion rates now be-
Ing quoted apply via the Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad, 1.-The Scenic Route
OF the World" Two lines of railway
between Grand junction and Denver
Passengers have their choice at no ad-
ditional cost -Four daily fast express
trains. New and elegant dining cars
Pullman and ordinary sleeping cars
through to Chicago without change.
Do not miss the grand scenery on the
Denver and Rio Grande. Ask your
agent for particulars and tickets via
the D. & r. G. r. r.