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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-08

fell ali this so KeeIily, Wnen the young
blood cdursed through his veins warm
ed by tile fire Of youth and when all ma
ture seemed but to be speaking words
Of welcome, inviting him to come forth
| and reveI in it's beauties.
sWell. Eph," lie finally said, Il have
! 3ne request to make of you. When you
feel like running away again. / want
you to tell me, and I'll go with you"
You go, Marse Phil sho' huff? All
light, sab, I'll tell you, sah.'
| The colonel turned and took up his
paper. Don't forget he commanded.
Il shall expect you to tell me- And
the interview was ended.
There were wild rumors af1oat among
the negroes as to the punishment Uncle
Eph was to receive for running away,
but Uncle Eph himself maintained a
dignified silence. He sedately drove
the colonel and his wife to church and
through the country lanes to the houses
where they attended the big dinners
and teas. The subject was never again
mentioned by the two old playmates.
The year passed by and Indian sum-
mer again threw her shimmering blue
mantle over the distant mountains, and
the leaves became golden and red and
brown. One night the colonel sat late
at his study table. He was writing to
his lawyer He was tired, and somehow
it seemed task to him tonight. Sud-
denly he heard soft footsteps in the
hall
Who could it be? His wife had re-
tired and Rob, the only son at home,
had gone with his young wife to a
country ball and would not be home for
hours. The door was gently pushed
open, and there appeared the woolly
head and ebony face of Uncle Eph.
sI'ze ready, sah," he said in sepul-
chral whisper.
'Ready?" inquired the colonel in
gotten the compact of a year ago, but
only for a moment. He pushed aside
the tedious letter and looked up at Eph
expectantly Eyes, Yves ready, sah,"
said Eph again. '1Its a mighty fine
night, sab. Tze got de guns, sab, an
some meal an coffee an bacon, an 1
lay we ken be right smaht ways off
by mawnin' if we step lively, Marse
chill"
yes said the colonel, and he step
ped out on the yeranda. How beauti-
full everything looked in the moonlight!
The balmy October air of the south
was like caress. The woods seemed
to beckon them. Philip Randolph, the
boy, could not withstand the tempta-
ton. Grasping his hat, he looked at
Eph, as he had done years before, when
he waited for him to tell him when to
shoot
Eph looked back at him, picked up
sack that was lying on the steps, then
took up the guns.
de Parker woods is mighty ticin',
sab, he said
YES" repeated the colonel and fol.
lowed him down the avenue. A few
moments later and their figures were
lost to view in the dense shade of the
woods.
Both the colonel and Eph had run
away.-New York Times.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-08
Brain Weight.

1t is stated by an authority that the
weight of mans brain has nothing to
do with his mental power It is ques-
ton Of climate, not Of intellect. The
colder the climate, the greater the size
Of the brain. The largest heads of all
are those Of the Chugatshes, who live
very far NORTH, and next come the
I ads Of the Lapps.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-08

81 never heard such a noisy boy.
You are a regular rumpus."
"And l suppose, paw, if you raise me
you'll be raising a rumpus." Chicago
News.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-11-08
POVERTY AND PIETY.

A western preacher whose salary has
probably not been raised to make good
to him the increased cost OF living in
these prosperous times in a recent ser
mon delivered by him expresses the
opinion that continuous prosperity is
not a good thing for the man on the
farm; that money easily made is likely
to be foolishly spent, and that such a
condition tends to undermine the moral
fiber of the farmer. The writer is al
ways and ever an optimist-a locker on
the bright side of things and for the
best side of his fellows-and so we can
not agree with this preacher, who re-
fleets a little of a sixteenth century pie
ty which advocated the crucifxion of
the flesh as the most orthodox method
Of serving the Lord. The good things
of life are just as much the legitimate
rewards of correct living and business
intelligence as are failure, poverty and
misery the rewards of shiftlessness,
laziness and lack of business sagacity.
The good things are placed within the
reach of every man If he will but make
the proper effort to win them. Piety is
not the legitimate outcome of poverty,
for but few people are SO built that
they voluntarily praise God when they
are hungry, poor and miserable. The
men and women ON the farm who to-
day enjoy a financial independence
have reached this point only after many
long, hard years of toll and struggle.
1t will not wreck their future happi-
ness to enjoy good crops and good
prices and freedom from debt. 1t is
hard to be good Christian with only
one shirt and an empty pocketbook.
This parson should learn TO look on the
bright side and take his texts from the
Psalms and not from jeremiah.
1t has been clearly demonstrated at
the experiment stations that the spray
ing of fruit trees when in bloom great
Ily binders the work Of fertilization
and in many cases absolutely prevents
it. Then, spraying just at this time
kills the bees, when the bees and the
bloom should be permitted to carry on
their perfect work.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

The report of the late grand jury
seems to have worked up some of
the justices of the peace to fever
heat. The Era says if the jury
really found the conditions to
exist that their final report in
dicates, it was their duty to indict
those who are guilty. This view
of the case is probably correct and
if some of them had been indicted
years ago the county would pro-
badly now be better off. But a
grand jury, unless flagrant dis
regard for law is actually shown
beyond question is usually slow
to indict officers elected by the peo-
pie. The grand jury previous to the
last sounded a note of warning to
some justices and the last grand
jury found it necessary to repeat
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15
IT is understood that the com.

IT is understood that the COM
mission for codifying the federal
statutes will report to the next
session Of congress law covering
all attacks on the president. 1t
was found on examination that in
some parts Of the country an at
tack on the president, which did
not prove fatal could not be pun
ished and to remedy this peculiar
condition, this law was drafted.
The law concerns only attacks
made on the chief executive as
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

SUIT has been instituted against
the Governor, ex-Auditor and
Treasurer of the Territory for the
recovery Of money illegally paid
out of the Territorial treasury.
The last Legislature became con-
vinced that money was being IL
legally paid out and committee
was appointed to make an investi-
cation. The investigation was
made and the committee convinc-
ed itself that very bad condition
existed, but there was no way of
reaching the matter under the then
existing laws. A measure was
therefore passed by the Legislature
which authorizes any citizen to sue
for the recovery Of money illegal
ly paid out of the public treasury.
In the committees report to the
council number of illegally paid
warrants were reported, and on
this ground the new law was pass
ed. Now suit has been instituted
on those warrants reported. Those
prosecuting the suits against the
officials know what testimony was
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

the warning in stronger language,
If the same conditions exist when
the next grand jury meets some of
the justices will no doubt be in
dicted. Those justices who are
strictly following the law need
have no fear, those who are not
had better reform pretty quick.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

such, for any attack made upon
personal grounds would come un-
der state jurisdiction. The law
provides that any threat against
the president, whether verbal or
made in writing, shall be regarded
as felony and punishable by a
fine of $4,000, and any attack upon
his person, whether successful or
otherwise, shall meet with capital
punishment. The bill further pro-
vides that accessories before the
fact shall be held to an equal re-
sponsibility with the direct assail-
ant.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15
UhK Guardian.
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER is, 1901.

AS soon as possible the city
council should take steps to pro-
perly grade all the principle streets
of Stafford.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

A NEw YokK paper says that
Miss Stone is in harem. Since
seeing her picture we are forced
to conclude that she must have
climbed in when the owner was
looking the other way.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

The Washington Post recently
published an editorial under the
caption, "What We Owe the
Indian" Now that he has got
this off his mind, perhaps the
editor will tell us what he owes
the Chinese laundryman.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

1T is stated that the man who
invented the diamond drill died
recently in Colorado almost a
pauper. Yet through his In
vention hundreds of immense
fortunes have been uncovered in
the bowels of the earth.
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

Car of Balm wagons at Layton,
Alfred & Co., Thatcher; W. T.
Webb, Pima; Olney, Ijams Hard
ware Co. 2t
Graham guardian., 1901-11-15

given before the. investigating
committee, and are fully aware Of
their ground. This new law will
certainly prove beneficial to the
Territory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
"THE TIDE OF L1EE."

The above is the title of the play that will be presented Ut the Jacques theater for the next two nights and matinee tomorrow. It was gwen two presentations yesterday and both attracted good sized audiences and thoroughly pleased those present. It is presented by :, company of good ac- tors and actresses. and each character was handled with care and good con cepIion. It is a play that will interest you and you will lind some familiar faces in the cast who will please you just as well as they have done on former occasions. As the admission price is popular it will be easy for ail who desire to see q capable prouuc- ton to attend.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
THE DUKE OF YORK.
He Is Now Direct Heir to the Throne
 and VIII Soon Be Created i">' Prince of Wales.

George, duke of York, and heir-ap- parent to the throne of England, is the second son of King Edward VII, and succeeded to his title on the death of Albert Victor, duke of Clarence, an event which, in 1892, plunged England into profound grief. The young prince was on the eve of his wedding to Vic toria Mary, daughter of the duke of Teck, when he was stricken with a fa- tai malady. and after a suitable time the duke of York married her. They have two sons and a daughter, and the young duchess is a great favorite in England. partly on her own account and partly on account of her mother. the broad-spirited and noble duchess of Teck. The duke of York has had
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19

service as a sailor in her majesty's ravy and is one Of the popular me m- bers of the royal household. He will in due season be created prince oi Wales. the title so long held by his fa- ther.
 Contrary to general opinion, the duke of ! ork does not at once become prince of Wales through the accession of his father. The title of prince of Wales becomes merged in the sover- eighty, but the king will exercise his prerogative and confer the principality of Wales on the heir apparent. The new king was born on November 9, 1S41, but he was created prince of Wales only on the following December 1. There have been six royal princes who have never been created prince of Wales. However, the duke of York becomes at once duke of Cornwall. and the duchess of Prince (Princess Louise of WaIes) becomes a princess royal, >as this ca Pacity is treated by the law in much the same way as the mother of a queen conSort.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
Theatrical g> S Fraterna1
LOUIS MANN-CLARA LEHMAN.

-'All in line for Poli'sr' will be q popular cry, undoubtedly, this evening, when Louis Mann and Clara Lipman appear there in All on Account of Eliza The stars are so well known here, and their marvellous capacity for fun-making is so thoroughly under stood, that every one is assured in ad- vance of jolly time ill seeing them perform. Four or five times now they have played here, always 10 the sH- perlative satisfaction of those who en- joy laughing, and the brilliant comedy work they have done on every occasion leaves no possibility of anything but an enjoyable evening when they are the entertainers. In All on Account of Eliza they have a comedy which New York has pronounced the most amusing they have ever appeared in, and as q result Polls will be taxed, probably, to accommodate all who will want to enter there this evening. Prices are 25, 1U, I5 cents, Sl and S1.5O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
ROBERT R. AIANTELI.

The annual engagement which Rob- ert E. NIantell always plays in Water bury is announced for Thursday even ing at Polls. when he will present his new romantic drama. ''-t Free Lance Mir Mantell has been starring in this piece all this season and has had the same fine success that usually attends his tours. The play was written for him by w. \. Tremaync. from whose pen came "The Dagger and the Cross y A Secret Warrant and other bril- liant romantic dramas iii which Mr Mantell has successfully starred. Man ager NJ. w. Hanley. who continues to direct Mr MintelFs tours. has given an elaborate scenic equipment and an excellent cast. thus assuring q very fin ished performance of a finely interest ing play. Seats go on sale tO-mOrroW at 25, 35, 50, 7J cents and S1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19

ing on is planned on the constitution of the United States, and consists of 25 sections. The first one declares that Cuba is sovereign or free state hay ing the same territory as when it be-
 lon9ed to Spain. All Cubans and those foreigners who fought for the freedom of Cuba shall be ci1izens-that is, they shall be allowed to vote. Plans are made for q senate, which shall have four members from each of the six states, or provinces. Each senator, like United States senators, shall serve six years. The. house of presentatiyes shall have one member for each 50, ,0O0 people, and they shall serve for two years. The chief executive officer of the Cuban republic, that is, the officer called the president, whose duty it is to carry out the laws made by the sen ate and house. is to serve six years, and is elected by vote of the people direct ly. The president must be a Cuban. or have served ten years in the Cuban army, and is to have command of the army and navy. Each state or province is to have a governor, who shall. serve three years. To help him carry on the business of his state, a body of men called an assembly is to be elected, one assemblynlan for each 12 GOO people.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
CALVIN JOSLIN."

The well known rural drama, "Alvin Ioslin,'' ill which the late Charles l.. Davis starred so successfully for years. will be the attraction the last half of the week at the Jacques. opening with q special matinee on Thursday. The play has not been presented here now in a number of years, but it has lost none of it's old time popularity when it was classed among the most sue cessful plays of the American stage. As presented here it will be up to it's old time form, there being an excellent cast and a fine equipment of scenery and stage appointments. It should prove one of the most popular comedy offerings of the season at the Jacques.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
TOLD OF ROYALTY.

E. The kaiser says of his favorite eight year-old daughter Victoria: Tn talk ing to me sne is apt to forget that 1 am the emperor. but she never forgets she is the emperor's daughter"
 It is said that Prince Charles of Den mark, the second son of the Danish crown prince, will prooa bly, hereafter live in England, as both he and his sis ter prefer that country to their own.
 Tho coronation of the four-year-old King of Uganda took place at Mengo with considerable ceremonial. A ban Auet for Europeans was served in Eng aiah style, even to table napkins. Seats Were provided for the missionaries. Twenty-eight bullocks and 125 goats and sheep were cooked to provide a feed 4or F, 900 natives.
 The Peabody institute, of Peabody, Qeena., owns a picture of the late Queen
 etoeia which she gave to George Pea & n recognition of his great phi:an- apnpy. It is 2 half-length miniature, |l5zne1 h eo3d, is valued at $so. 900, and Fl led b1 tho queen
 1ens1 ck the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
kELLAR.

The only Kellar will be at Polls on Friday CWashingtons birthday mat inee and night. and this means. of course. that the holiday will be well fixed in q theatrical way. Kellar is al ways a welcome visitor, many people watching for his coming as one of the great events of the season always. His marvellous feats of mystery are fas- cinating always, no matter how in comprehensible they may be to the average person, and there is always amusement as well as study in watch ing them. As usual with Kellar every season. he has this year devised some new illusions and tricks of magic which he will present on Friday. Sale of seats Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
.Mezv Buttzesbip ee1Nalne''
 Q Big FIgbt1ng DAacbine

It Is Worthy Successor of the IlFated Ship Destroyed
 at Havana Three Yeass Ago

Everything will be sacrificed to avoid the stifling smoke from burning pine and oak, which proved so disastrous to the Spanish fleet at Santiago.
 The turrets will be moved by cleo tricity, and the ammunition will be hoisted from below and rammed into guns by electricity. Her big guns will be slightly longer than those on the other battleships, and all of her guns, excepting those of the main battery, will be of the rapid-fre order. Each of her two turrets will contain two high power 12 inch guns, which, using smokeless powder, will have muzz1e velocity of 5000 feet per second They will also each carry sixteen six inch rapid-tire guns and a large number of siN-pounder, one- pounder and machine guns. One inn provement to which Chief Constructor Philip Hichborn, |. $. N., attaches much importance will be the installa- tion of under-water torpedo tubes. There will be two submerged tubes in a single compartment fitted up for the storage of eight. seven foot tor pedoes, and appliances for handling and operating them.
 The turrets are called "Hichborn Balanced' after their inventor, whose resourceful brain is responsible for most of the successful development of the new navy which has done so much to inspire respect for the flag among maritime powers.
 Chief Constructor Richborn is a Charlestown yankee, born in 1s39 and counts among his distinguished ancestors Deborah Hichborn, mother
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19

of Paul Revere. He was graduated from the Boston high school after re- ceiving by direction of the navy de- partment a course of special instruc- tion in ship construction. design and calculation in connection with five years shiplight apprenticeship at the Boston navy yard. His stormy voyage of 150 days from his home to California in 1860 showed the practi- cal necessities of seaman life which has been of great value since. From a small position in the construction department at Mare Island, in two years he rose to be master shipwright, an achievement at 23 years of age of which he might well be proud.
 Entering the navy in 1869 as assist ant constructor he frequently as sumed entire charge Of the yard, and in 1875 became full constructor in competitive examination. His life from that time became one of strict attention to duty in the improve ment of naval ships, varied only by an extended trip to Europe to study the progress of other nations in this direction, and when appointed chief constructor July 13, 1893, his ambi- ton seemed to be realized. His re- appointment for another term Sep tember 7, 1897, was further gratifi- cation, and now that he is a rear admiral in recognition of service dur ing the late war his career in the service will be well rounded story of life's success by his honorable retirement.
 NICHOLAS. J. QUIRK.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
rramna in Mexico.

The tramp question is becoming a serious one, even in New Mexico. Tramps are learning that New Mexico has an ideal climate, and they are drawn hither, especially in winter time. for they share with other people the idea that New Mexico is as warm as Florida in winter. When they ar rive here they find that it is a mighty hard matter to make a living doing nothing, and they resort to petty theft in order to get along. As tramps have sn antipathy to work, this fact seems to suggest remedy. All tramps in the territory should be corralled and be compelled to build good roads. such as New Nexico xtapds in need of very ssuee 3eete IT Ms 4sx5cs1,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
CUEA'S CONSTITUTION.
Baaed on the LeEixIa ttv . Experi- ence of This Country.

The Cubans are now hard at work making plans fer constitution or set of laws by which the business of Cuba as free and independent state shall be carried on. When the war between Spain and the United States was ended. Cuba was freed from the government of Spain and the United States only tock charge of her affairs as sort of big sister until the Cubans could plan form of goyernmentt that gave promise of freedom to all the people and that would protect the inteSests of the Unit ed States. her nearest neighbor. The constitution that the Cubans are work
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
TNHE new U. s. S. Maine" the

THE new U. s. S. Maine" the l namesake of the good ship
 destroyed in Havana harbor February 15, 1898, when the lives of 254 American seamen were sacri- feed by treachery, will be worthy marine monument to the victims whose death, if not the direct cause, was certainly the signal for the late war with Span.
 On the publication of the following electrifying dispatch the wrath of the American people which mad lain smouldering since the ''Americus affair." in 1873, when Captain Frye and 53 of the ships crew were sum- marily condemned and shot at Santi- ago de Cuba, and 1O2 were saved from a similar fate by Commander Lor- rain, of the British sloop of war "Niobe,'' only by the threat of bom- barding the town if butchery was continued, broke forth in clamor for retribution:
 Havana, Feb. 15, 1898.
 "Secretary Of the Navy, Washington, D. C.-Maine blown up in the Havana harbor at $40 tonight and destroyed. Many wounded and doubtless more killed or drowned. Wounded and others on board Spanish man of war and Ward Line steamers. Send lighthouse tenders from Key West forcrew and few pieces of equip ment above. No one has clothing other than that upon him. Public opinion should be suspended until further report. All of- ficials believed to be saved. Jenkins and Merritt not yet accounted for. Many Span ish officers, including representatives of Gen. Blanco, now with me to express sy1l- pathy. ''S1GSBEE.
 The keel of the new ship was laid two years ago on the first ami
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

St Vincent de Paul.
 Anchor lodge, K. of P. Court Falcon. F. of X. First division. A. o. II. Naomi chapter. O. E. s. St Jean Baptiste society. Comstock lodge. K. of P. Sheridan council, K. of c. Anchor lodge, \. l.. o. r. Kellogg lodge. F. and \. NJ. Fraternity lodge, I. O. c. T. Nosahogan lodge. l. o. o. F. Good Cheer council, o. c. r. Old Glory assembly, \. r. l.. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council. O. U. A. NJ. Bricklayers' and Masons' union. Sanctuary Onward. A. O. s. of A. Friendly league, physical culture cookery, mandolin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
4 Second GrocIus,

A newspaper at kastamuni states that while d peasant was shooting in a forest near that place he heard the growing of q bear, which he found under a tree suffering great pain from 8 large thorn in his paw. The animal permitted the sportsman to extract the thorn, and showed it's gratitude by taking the man, by means of way ing it's paw, to a tree in which was a honeycomb 20 pounds in veight.-Cey- lon Muhammadan.