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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The Grand Jury in New York has
filed with Recorder Goff. present
menr in regard to the recent breakages
on the Brooklyn bridge and the gem
erai management Of that structure.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27
Previous Post Office Records Broken


Post Master Clark reports all previous
records at the post Office for outgoing
and incoming mail at Christmas was
broken during the early part of the
week. On the 23d, Gath and 25th, 144
sacks of 2nd class matter was received
and III dispatched aggregating about
10000 packages from the size of a wal
nut to, as one of the carriers remarked,
"a small house and lot" On Monday
1000 pieces Of second class mail mat
ter was received TO say nothing Of thou
sands of letters. The registry depart
ment for week past has daily averaged
over one hundred packages and letters.
Commenting on the unprecedented bust
ness of the Office Postmaster Clark says,
ut would be impossible to find a better
force or one that works more expeditions
ly and harmoniously than the employees
of the Morristown post Office.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Commenting ON the accident in the
Erie Tunnel, the Paterson Gall says
For years people have been specu-
lating as to what the result if a
portion of the Bergen tunnel caved
in But although that tunnel has
been in constant use for some forty
years it has remained intact structur-
ally until Saturday morning. There
is rigid inspection every night and
every loose piece of rock is knocked
down, and SO careful is the company
about this matter that never before has
there been mishap resulting from
the disintegration Of the rock through
which the tunnel is bored.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

A new timetable will go into effect on
Sunday when the 10 o'clock noon train
from New York will run through to
Branchville and the sos a. m. will run
to Stanhope.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The address delivered by Senator
Stokes Of Cumberland, at the unveil-
ing of the memorial window in the
new first Methodist Episcopal Church,
Asbury Park on Monday was said to
be most eloquent tribute to the late
president.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

One of the curious effects of the
school teachers victory in Illinois
for the taxation of franchises is that
the attorneys Of the corporations.
which for twenty five years have been
lodging millions of dollars in taxes,
are now insisting upon equal assess
ments They are very anxious that
all the steam railroads, the land
SPECTATORS, and even the farmers,
shall be assessed the full percentage
required by law
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27
WITH SQUARE AND COMPASS
Conti9ued from First Page.

OOAthA' yANAA IL OA44 AEAA1v = 49,
fishing Grand Lodge, which having
been effected, held its first commune
cation at New Brunswick. January
Both, 1857, and the Hon. David Brearly,
then Chief Justice of the State, was
installed as the first Grand Master.
and was afterward reelected for four
successive years.
At that communication a dispense
tion was granted for three months to
certain Master Masons to open a
Lodge at Morristown, to be known as
Hiram Lodge, No. A. On the I'd
of April 1887, the dispensation was
cancelled, and warrant issued by the
Grand Lodge, which warrant was sub
sequently Con the 9th of July, 1885,
returned on account of the non-atten-
dance of the members.
But one return was made dune
gath, 1884, by this Lodge to the
Grand Lodge, which shows that it's
officers at that time were;
VIM. Liddle, Capt. and M. d., W. M.
John Howell, Capt. and Farmer,
is. w.
John strotsbury, Capt. and Innkeeper,
J. W.
Geo. F. Tenney, Tnnkeeper, Sec'y
On November 10th, 1912, warrant
was granted to James Burras, W. M.
Stephen Halsey, S. W., and Amos
Nichols, j. W., to open and hold a
Lodge at Morristown, to be called "St.
Tammany Lodge, No 49," The re-
cords show that Chas. Freeman was
it's first secretary, and that in 1891 it
ceased to exist.
On the 9Th of November, 1903, Bro
Their James Burras presented a petition
to the Grand Lodge, signed by him
self and six others, praying that q
warrant be granted to James Burras,
W. M; VIM. Bailey, s. W., and John
Sturtevant, J. W., to hold a Lodge
at Montville, Morris County, which
was granted. and the Lodge named
"Cincinnati Lodge, No. H." the first
communication being held at the
house of Brother Burras. December
9th, 1903.
On November 18th, 1906, permission
was granted by the Grand Lodge to
change the place of meeting to Han
overt Whippany), where it continued
TO meet until December 26, 1874, when
it was removed to Morristown, under a
dispensation of the M. W. Grand
Master.
The annual session of Mecca Temple
will be held at Madison Square Gar
den Monday night, the S0th instant,
when reports, address OF potentate.
election of officers, initiation of can
didates followed by banquet will full
ly occupy the time from seven O'Clock
until the wee small hours.
Notice has been given that at the
meeting to be held on the 28th day of
January, 1909. resolution will be
offered, directing the Trustees to in
corporate under the laws of the State
of New York, and under the name of
Mecca Temple, Ancient Arabic Order
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, of New
York City. y
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

At caucus of the Republican Senas
tors held in Trenton yesterday. it was
decided to name Chas. Asa Francis for
President Two ioorkespeFs were assign
ed to Morris County.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The public school children of Hud-
son have thus far raised one third of
the 49, 900 contribution fund to the
Mckinley fund from that county.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

There is more trouble in Tammany.
Perry Belmont threatens to sue Gro
ker because the squire said relative
to the formers nomination to Con-
gress If somebody had not inter
fered the Grand Jury would have in
terfered."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The Beers say that they can win, il
the shipment of American mules is
stopped. Thus the despised and down
trodden mule rises to another PIN
nacIe of greatness, and still he has a
kick coming.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The williamsburg Savings Bank and
the Kings County Savings Bank of
Brooklyn, have reduced their rate of
interest from to s5s per cent.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

It is thought that at least so persons
lost their lives in the fire in the Sou
thern terminus Of the. overhead cleo
trio railway in London on Monday
night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The man who rocked the boat dur
ing the summer went to Maine dur
ing the autumn and carried his un-
loaded rifle with him. If he comes to
Florida for the winter he will find
the other fellow rocking the boat and
carrying the gun. Florida Times
Union.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

There is row on among the mem
bers of the board of lady managers,
and various other things indicate
that the ST. Louis exposition is forg-
ing head satisfactorily toward sue
cessfui and brilliant opening
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27
post office Business increasing.

First Assistant Postmaster General,
VIM. M. johnson, who resigned the
Senatorship from Bergen county to ac-
cept that Office, and in which his sue
cess has been notable, has presented his
report for the year, and by the way ii
is very interesting document, cover
ing as it does the entire postal business
of the United States. The increase in
the postal business of the country ID
phenomenal as will be seen:
In the five years just passed the mum
Der of Presidential post offices has in
creased from 1851 to 4,4S9, or 30 per
cent; the salaries Of post masters have
increased from SIG, 9Os, 38435 to 3d.
949, 5l5. or IS per cent. the allowances
for clerks in first and second class Of
fees from $40, 1882, O61 to 81, 1898 ,514, OF
IS per cent while in the free delivery
branch OF the service the number of free
delivery Offices has increased from 627
to 1855. or SO per cent; the number Of
carriers from 10, 1874 to IS 1880, or 28 per
cent; the cost of the service from $12,-
713,861 to $15, 1900, or "a per cent,
with an increase of gross receipts at free
delivery Offices Of from e52, 567, 6O4 to
$74, 1896, 1914, or Al per cent.
Within the same period the rural free
delivery service has been established
and on June 80, 1901. the carrier force
had grown to 4,S01. which by Deem
Der will number 5000, delivering mail
daily to 1900, 900 people. The transact
tions of the money order business dur
ing the same five years have increased
from $lss. OH, 056.2nto the enormous
sum of 1924, 8lS, $50. 80, or IS per cent.
The organization of rural free delivery
service, in charge of the General Super
intendent. free delivery system, is as
follows
One chief special agent.
Three special agents in charge Of
divisions. with headquarters at New
York, indianapolis and Denver. South
ern division in charge Of chief special
agent, headquarters Washington.)
Forty-fiye special agents in the field.
One supervisor, headquarters at Wash
ington.
Five district supervisors, headquarters
New York, Philadelphia, Marietta, Ohio;
Chicago, and Nashville. (Sixth district
in charge Of assistant superintendent,
free delivery system, San Francisco)
Seventy-five route inspectors, work
ing under the district supervisors. s
Two hundred and five clerks, messen.
gers, and chairwomen at Washington
and division and district headquarters.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Jersey City IS wrestling with the
small pox problem. In one apartment
house 10 cases are being cared for at
the present time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


Mary Lydia Wilson, of Bloomfield,
to Mary A. Haring, of Chatham pro-
perty in Montville.
John a. Reeve and wife, of Millburn
to Joseph Bagnarello, Of New York !;
property. in Jefferson.
Ambrose P. Lum, of Madison, to,
Harriet L. Corbett, Of the same place,
property in Madison.
Garrison M Bowlby, and wife Of
Dover, to John e. Bates of Rockaway !;
property in Rockaway.
Aaron Ball, Of Hanover. to John
w. Decker, of Newark, property in
Hanover; consideration 81, 800.
Mary A. Haring, Of Chatham to
Elijah VanDuyne, of MontYille; pro-
perty in Monvtille; consideration
$3.50.
Ellen A. Howard of Montyille, to
Charles E. Howard of the same place !;
property in Montville; consideration
$780,
The Halsey Island Land Company
to Z. Frank Applebey, off Asbury Park /;
property in Jefferson consideration
SIG. 90.
The Haley Island Land %. to Eu-
gene Troxell, of Madison; property
in Jefferson Township; consideration
1854. so.
Maria r. Stockbower, ct al, of
Jefferson. to John A. Reeve, of Mill
burn; property insJefferson consider
alton $780,
| Byron K. Sickle. ct al of Rocka-
way to Michael PARCEL of the same
place: property in Rockaway; consi-
deration 5000.
Frank Souier Van Derveer and wife
of Somerville, to Thos. 7. Honeymoon
OF same place; property in Roxbury ;
consideration $500.
Isaac FL. Blauvelt. ct al, Of Airing
| ton ito Lizzie d. Mickens, of PeQuan-
no Township; property in Pequannoc
consideration $500.
Isaac Frace and wife of Washington
Township to Julia A. Durham, of
same place; property in Washington ;
consideration $500.
Daniel Walters and James Walters
of Port Dram, to Patrick Brady Of
same place; property in Port Dram
consideration 81, 800.
The East Jersey Water Company to
the Mayor and Common Council of
Newark; property in Essex and Pas
sale Counties; consideration $40. 900. 4
Josephine Schafer. of Bloomfield,
to Fannie Schafer of borough Of Mt.
Arlington. property in borough of Mt.
Arlington; consideration $500.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Under the new pure food law, the
inspectors in Paterson condemned large
quantities of the milk supply of that
city and dumped gallons Of watered milk
into the cutters. The dealers, went
home not only with empty cans but
they may suffer severely from prose
cuti0p
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Admiral Schley' says Richard
Croker, - is my candidate for the next
Democratic nomination for the Presi-
denCy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The news from the bedside Of Ger
Sewell continue favorable, although
he is under the constant care of ply
sicians.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

1T is understood that the Wander
biIt interests are not opposed to the
entrance of the Pennsylvania railroad
into New York.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Gov. Leslie M Shaw of Iowa, has
accepted the secrataryship OF the
tfeasury to succeed Lyman J Gage,
resigned.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Less than ten per cent. of the Fill
pinos, quoting from the annual report
Of the Philippine commission, speak
Spanish at all, and the educated class
after centuries of vicious training un-
der Spanish masters, have but faint
conception of real civil liberty, and
the mutual self restraint required for
it's maintenance 1t is largely raw
material therefore that the civil agen-
oies have to work upon in those is
lands. There are one Thousand Amer
lean teachers there at present, and the
work is supplemented by that of mis-
sionaries, and government Influences
will soon bring about much brighter
and nobler condition of affairs than
has ever been known in that archi-
pelago.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The annual report of the commissioner
Of public roads gives some interesting
particulars concerning the highways OF
the State.
The total mileage of the new macadam
roads of the State is los, 1870 and the cost
to the State $l49,S5O, or total cost OF
$449, $50. The balance Of the appropriate
ion, $3.50, was paid to the commissioners
to appraise the Holmodel and Keyport
turnpike. Roads under construction, but
not completed in time to come in under
the1 appropriation. reach mileage
of 35 ,23, which will cost $183. 82f 90.
Plane are on foot for new roadsd uring
the coming year which will cost $472, 700,
in addition to those now building to cost
s133. 62l 90.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Mrs. McKnley's Christmas q quiet
one, was spent at her old home in
Canton. The gifts received were
numerous and embraced every section
of the country. Her health is improv-
irirz ~.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The annual catalogue of the Prince
ton Theological Seminary was issued
last week and shows total enroll
ment of 1873 Students twenty three less
than last year. In 1896 there were
about $50 men at the seminary there.
Five years ago the graduating
class at Princeton University sent
more than twenty men to the semin
airy, while from the class of 1901 only
one man entered. The authorities
attribute the falling off in the semin-
aries to the influence which the open
ing up of our new possessions has
had on young men by putting before
them more extended field for en-
ployment in other professions.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The Republicans of the United
States Senate have decided to take
Senator McLauren. democrat, South
Carolina) into the party fold so as to
give him assignments on the minori-
ty end Of the committees. He fell into
disfavor with his party because he
supported President McKinley's poll
cy in the Philippines, and Porto Rico,
and because he believed that certain
amount of protection would be bene-
fcial to strengthen southern manu-
features.
Senator Wellington of Maryland is,
however, still a imam without a
party. The Republicans won't have
him. and the Democrats don't want
him, so there is much interest to know
what will become of him.
1t is the first time in the history of
the Senate that both parties have de-
clared practical boycott against one
of their members.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Necessary for choice, III. The
Republican adds; It will be seen that
Passaic county will have more votes
than the other counties combined,
and if its delegates should be united
upon candidate that would settle
the nomination. We can hardly be
lieve, however, that Passaic county
will be so selfish as to insist upon
having the candidate forever. =
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

The date when the subscription expires ts on
the address label of each paper. the change OF
fs,r remittance No other receipt Is sent unless
requested.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27
LOCAL RELIGIOUS NEWS

~ Pastors will please send in their
religious notices not later than Thursday
of each week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-12-27

Sheffield Phelps chances for the
Republican Congressional nomination
are not very good. The Paterson
Press says: The newspaper discussion
of the question of the next Congress-
man from this district has been given
new emphasis by the recent announce
ment in the Press on the authority Of
Judge Stewart that he would be a
candidate for the nomination. The
Hackensack Republican of yesterday,
presuming that the representation
the next Congressional Convention in
will be based upon the vote for Gov
ernor at the previous Gubernatorial
election, that is, one delegate for
every 100 votes cast, and one for every
fraction over 80, gives this table:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
THE PRESIDENT S TRAIN
For His Western Trip Will Have All the Modcrr
Conyeniences.

Washington. April 2l.-The special
train upon which the President and his
party VIII make the 10000 mile trip 20
the Pacific coast AMI return will con-
sist of an engine and seven cars.
FIRST comes the combination bag
gage and smoking car Atlantic: then
the dining ear st. James: two compart-
ment ears. each with seven staterooms
and two drawing rooms. the Omena
and the Diana; two 12-section drawing
room sleeperG. the Pelican and Char
mian. and the private car Olympia
which will be occupied by President
and Mrs. Mckinley.
The olympia will be used only on the
trip out. The return will be made in
the private car Campania. 1t win be
one of the finest trains ever put upon
4 railroad track. The Olympia is 20 feet
long, has five private rooms and one
sofa section. Two Of the rooms contain
brass beds. large mirrors. wardrobos
and every convenience. The dining and
observation room is at the rear of the
car. 1t is l6 feet long and has an eX-
tension table and contains two cabi-
nets 1t is finished in verm!lion: the
private rooms in maple. mahogany and
koko. and the kitchen in English oak.
The CImpania is almost a counterpart
of the Olympia, except that it contains
a parlor in which is n sdeboard, an
organ and a writing desk.
The compartment cars in which the
members of the cabinet. their wives
and guests will travel. are finished in
vermilion. deliberately carved. The
rooms are painted in ivory and gold.
The ceilings are beautifully decorated
and the upholstery and draperies are
in harmony with the general color
scheme The smoking ear is fitted up
with barber shop. bathroom. writing
cabinets and library.
From now until the departure Of the
President. only those having the most
urgent business will be seen by him. as
he has an immense amount of public
business to dispose of during the next
eight days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
TO CHRlSTEN THE MAINE.
Gov. Mil will Doubtless Be Asked 10 Desig
nate the Lady.

Washington. April H.-Secretary
Long said. Saturday. that the selection
of a lady to christen the battlcship
Maine will devOlve upon Governor liili
Of Maine. in accordance with the GUS
tom of such matters.
AS a matter of fact, the navy de-
partment really has no authority. as it's
control over a vessel built by contract
does not begin until the vessel has been
turned over The contractors usually
confer with the navy department in re-
card to the christening and accept their
suggestion as to the sponsor. as cour-
teSy.
The Maine, which is building at
Cramps ship yard. Philadelphia, will
be launched on Memorial day. Among
the ladies suggested for the christening
are the daughter of Capt. Sigsbee. who
commanded the original Maine; the
daughter of Lieut.. Blundin, who was
officer of the deck on that occasion.
and ladies' of the families Of other Off
GERS attached to the Inflated vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22
MAY SOLVE MYSTERY
Human Skeleton Found on
Randall Farm in Lewiston.
May Be Remains Of Foster Lee Ran
dali, Missing 6 Years.
Strange Story Told b Lewis Lapoiats Ar.
rested. Saturday. Tor Stealing Team.

Lewiston. Me-. April 2l.-(Spe.i.D.-
Lewiston Lapointc, the Lewiston boy
who was arrested. Saturday, by the
Augusta police charged with the theft
Of team belonging to Henry +. Bech-
ard oi Lewiston. ana who was brought
to this city. Saturday afternoon. by
City Marshal Odlin. has strange
story to relate. which If true, may stil.
up old memories throughout the State
and possibly throw some light on the
strange and unaccountcd for disap-
I"arance Of Foster Lee Randall. who
has bee n missing from Lewiston for
over five years.
Young Lapointe declared to a Kenne-
bee journal man. Saturday, that he
had found parts of j human skeleton on
The Randall farm on which he is now
NVihg. The Farm Is situated about
three miles cut of the city on the Ran
dan road. Some three months ago.
Lapointc claims. ne gained an entrance
into an old tomb situated on the Ran
dali farm ANA saw within. placed On
~.
touched this with an axe he had i'm his
hand and the whole structure fell to
pieces. A skull. arm. leg and other
bones fell onto the floor
The boy says he told no one of his
discovery previous 90 Saturday The
old tomb has not been used for years
the last body 10 be placed therein be-
ing that of Foster Lee Randalrs first
wife which. it Is said. was buried in
the earth under the floor Mr. Randall
afterwards married a second wife who
left Lewiston. some years ago.
A distant relative OF Mr.. Randall
once said TO prominent Lewiston
man: IF they ever find Foster Lee
Randall. il will be on his own farm. "
II il not known ut this time that there
Is a word OF truth in young I.apointe's
story, but ii was told in 4 s,r:.iRhtfor-
ward manner ana may H. true. If tru.
the question arises: Whose remains are
they and how came they in the old
tomb on the Randall farm? II may b.
the solution of mystery of years: the
SHELTON may be the last remnants OF
the murdered Foster Lee Randall.
Since the old gentleman'S disappear
ance he has never been seen. Reports
without number have been circulated
of his being seen in different places
but they We're found To be untrue II.
was missed by his neighbors and rela-
tives. one day about six years ago, and
since that time not even tn. faintes,
clue to his whereabouts has been found
II is q mystery that an investigation OF
the old tomb may possibly partially
solve.