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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
THE BUSY TELEPHONE.
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she picks up the other plug Of the pair
and with the listening key still cut in
gives the desired connections and ring
ing the number called. This should not re-
quire more than six seconds. The ring
ing off when through speaking, which
by the way should always be done,
causes what is known as the clearing
out drop to fall and the operator comes
in on the line and asks Through" before
the connection is discontinued. Aside
connection, a slip has to be made out
giving subscribers number calling, num-
Der desired, time of connection and dis
connection from every message rate and
out OF town call made. These checks are
collected every hour. stamped and sorted
numerically, and turned over to the
night operators, who put other necessary
stamps on, after which they are sent to
the auditors Office in Brooklyn, from
where bills are sent,
The trunk board which carries all the
out OF town lines is busy one. Beside
calls sent from here, the trunk operator
has to handle the many that are passed
through this Office to points beyond and
and for these relays checks have to be
made out.
The local exchange is we'll equipped
one and shows many mechanical de-
vices of interest. The most complex,
possibly, is the distributing rack which
receives the wires from the underground
cables and as its name signifies "distrib-
utes' them to the various boards accord
ing to their number. In this rack is the
protection against lightning, which con-
sists of the Hayes protectors, which in
three ways would obviate the danger
from the electricity striking the wires.
In case of the current becoming too
strong, the fuse in these protectors is
blown out, and the current grounded,
thus preventing its reaching the boards
and injuring the operators.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
Fomer Resident Favors Board o.
Trade,


In letter to an official of the newly
organized Board of Trade, E. G. Martin,
formerly of the firm of Woodruff &
Martin, who disposed of their business
here and removed to Plainfield, says:
The conclusions [ draw from my OBJ.
servation as resident of Morristown
and Plaintield are, viz: The location of
desirable manufacturing interests in a
town assists materially its growth and
development. The wages paid out, where
the amount is $1,000 weekly, aud put
into circulation, benefits Immediately
local merchants, and stimulates. them at
once to greater effort, resulting in better
stores and larger stocks, which in turn
have a tendency to draw trade from out
side sources.
The nucleus of skilled labor employed
by such manufacturers is an induce
ment for other factories to locate where
there is a possibility of obtaining the
necessary skilled operatives. The alb
sence of such Industries in city sooner
or later results in stagnation of city
development, building, and dry rot
conservatism upon the part of its mer-
chants. Then again city should not be
content with taking care of its own legit-
innate business, but should be reaching
out after more and still more business.
Its authorities should endeavor in
every honorable way to induce the in
vestment of outside capital in the open.
ing OF new streets, the erection of build
ings, etc. It's merchants should by judi
cious advertising and liberal induce
ments endeavor to attract custom from
the surrounding country and nearby
towns.
This can only be done by increasing
facilities for cheap transportation. This
the trolley does. Our experience here in
Plainfeld proves that the trolley in
duces travel in marked degree. Person
ally l believe that good, up-to-date stores
have great influence on the welfare of a
city, as they tend to hold larger pro.
portion of the volume of trade SO prone
to go to large centers of trade like New
York and Newark.
There is warm place in my heart for
historical old Morristown, which was
my home for so many years, and wish
you success in every effort TO promote
its welfare.
If at any time in the future can be of
any service to you, shall be glad to hear
from you.
Believe me, very truly yours,
e. G. MARTIN.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
Defender Dismnsted.

The cup defender Constitution car
ried away her mast three miles off
Brenton's Reef lightship near New
port, II. L. on Tuesday. She was stand
ing offshore on the starboard tack in a
strong southwest wind when her top
mast snapped about half way up, and
before it reached the water the steel
mast bent double about eight feet be
low the three lower spreaders, and
sails and mast fell over the port side
1t was practically repetition of the
Columbia accident, and it happened
almost in the same locality No one
was hurt in the accident
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
Card of Thanks.

The ladies having in charge the fair
and supper Tor the benefit of Memorial
Hospital nave issued card OF thanks, as
follows:
1--WE especially wish to thank all those
who so kindly helped as by contributing
to the tables or nv services rendered at
the fair, among whom, were:
d. IL. Leek, Thos. Alexander, John K.
Boniiace, Rutan Bros, Arnold Bros, f.
Fl. Fairchild, Stiner Bros, Ii. @. Holmes,
VIM, Smart, Alex Bennell e Co. An
gelo j A. Bennell, II. o. Shelly, Frank
Stultz, M l.. Force, John Jones' Root
Elliott, w II. Hibler, Shelley Hygiene
Ice Co., w. f. Day, Hipson Bros, b.
Stevens, Wilkins, Gaddis & Co, New
ark; G. G. Smith, John d. Guerin, VIM.
S. Herzog, j. Johnson, f G. Van Nor
den, and the Misses Brown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
cHAFFEE SEES MACARTHUR.
Former Preparing to Take Over
Command at Manila.

Manila, June IA private confer
ence between Generals Chaffee and
Macarthur has just taken place. Cen
eral Chaffee said that while he was not
sure of the orientals' general capacity
for self government he favored the es-
adjustment at the earliest practicable
moment of civil control.
He was full of sympathy for the COM
MISSIONS plans for native education
and business advancement because the
United States interests and native in
terests lie in the same line
1t seems certain that under a plain
division of the civil and military au-
thority Judge Taft and General Chaffee
will collaborate admirably.
Captain Algalogo and his aid have
been killed by Wray's command at
Dousol, Albay province.
Reilly's battery has sailed for the
United States on the transport Pack
ling
Commissioners Taft. Wright and Ide
are at Cavite establishing provincial
government. They were formally well
coined by Colonel Goodrich and the To-
cal dignitaries in the town hall.
Judge Taft spoke, outlining the COM
MISSIONS provincial plans.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
Protection that Protects.

A system of protection that will fur-
nish certain protection in the hour Of
need, is worth its weight in gold; while
on the contrary, any promised protec.
ton in which there is an element of
doubt, is of no value whatever.
No one ever seeks for bargains in anv Of
the necessaries of life because standa ID
articles will always command a stand
ard price. Safety and durability are tba
prime essentials of every sound system
of protection, and they are both distin-
gushing features of the system of bene-
fits furnished by The Grand Fraternity
Under its system every member r's sa
cures what he pays for, and each man
Der pays for what he secures There Il
no robbing Peter to pay Paul and and no 10
meeting OF present payments by usino
revenue that should be set aside for 1 f,s.
ture liabilities. =
Phoenix Camp, No. 90 of The Grand
fraternity, meets the second W ednesdav
OF evening of each month in the SAVING
Bank Bldg, corner of South and Is 81
Hart sts., Morristown.
For further information J. Fl Mad;
gan, Recorder and Collector. No. % Parl
Place, Morristown.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
New Ruling for Money orders.

Acting Postmaster York has received
the following circular letter relative to
new ruling for money orders:
The law under which Department
tai Circular No. 6523, Of March 10.
1900, was issued, having been construed
by the Comptroller of the Treasury in
manner different from the construction
then placed upon the statutes by the de-
partment, the practice of the service is
modified as follows:
1. So much of the Circular of March
-, 1900, as authorizes the cashing
Of orders. irrespective of the place of
payment named therein, is hereby can
celed and withdrawn In consequence
of this notice. postmasters must under
stand that they are not permitted to
cash money orders in which any other
Office than their own is designated as
the place of payment, except such orders
as are manifestly drawn in error.
2. Departmental orders viii be here
after drawn by the superintendent of the
money order system in lieu only of
those original orders which contain Ter
rors made by issuing or paying postmas
ters." If, for example, an order is
drawn on Chicago, N. Y, manifestly ia
error, there being no such post office,
and the payee beng resident of Chi
cago, H., the order may be eashed at
the latter Office, as heretofore, and trans
mitted to the department for reissue.
B. All other orders regularly drawn
upon some other money order office,
with the exception noted in the proceed
ing paragraph, must be disposed of by
methods followed prior to the issue Of
the Circular of March 10, 1900.
This circular to be in effect on and
after June 1, 1901.
Respectfully,
w. M. JOHNSON,
First Assistant Postmaster General
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
Both Worthy Men.

June 3, 1901
ED. CHRONICLE: Dear Sir.-We often
see Judge Childs mentioned as proba-
BILE candidate for Governor of New Jer-
sey. Is this not meant for Samuel s.
Childs, of Bernardsville, the head of the
Childs system of restaurants in New
York and who was on the Bryan cleo
toral ticket last fall? He is very esti-
mable young man, wealthy and liberal,
and commands the respected his county,
and would make strong candidate.
SOMERSET.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
1nternntlonnl nlot IN chinn.

A Tien-tsin dispatch says there was a
serious fracas between soldiers on the
Talzu road Sunday night Some Welsh
fusileers who tried to prevent French
soldiers from breaking into house
were attacked with bayonets and
bricks A number of Germans came to
the assistance of the French, and the
fusileers fired killing one French sol
der and wounding three others. Five
Germans were also wounded The fusl-
leers had four wounded. The ARRAY
was ended on the arrival of German
officer with a strong guard.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
First Assistant Postmaster General

Irving Bachelor, the author of Eben
Holden, tells with relish of an intended
compliment he received about his book
says the Saturday Evening Post. He
knows it was intended to be kind, but
says he has an inward misgiving that it
was just. Eben Holden had appeared
and the public were beginning toread it
MIR. Bachelor, like any author was
eager to know what the public, not the
critics, thought of his book. But, as he
said, unbiased opinion is hard to get.
He went to dinner party one night
and very nice old lady, to whom he
was presented, said to him with earnest
ness, holding his hand: Dear Mr..
Bachelor, I am SO glad to meet the
author of Eben Holden. / read myself
to sleep nights with your book. T"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
A TerrihIe ExnIoslxe,

Maximite, the new explosive invented
by Hudson Maxim, has been adopted
by the United States government after
Il series of successful tests at the Sandy
Hook proving grounds. The secret of
the explosive has been sold to the gov
eminent by the inventor. and the explo-
sive itself is expected to revolutionize
warfare. II is more deadly In its char
acter than lyddite, yet so safely can it
be handled that the danger attaching to
its use is less than that incurred in
transporting ordinary black powder.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

London, June Ia learn" says the
Paris correspondent of The Daily
Chronicle, chat NJ. Delcasse has decid-
ed TO recall the French ambassador to
Germany Marquis de Noailles, ana
that NJ Leon Bourgeois win probably
succeed him. Commenting editorially
upon this dispatch, The Daily Chronl-
Gle suggests that the change is the out
come of French resentment at the act
of Emperor William in celebrating at
Metz the birthday Of the car
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

The rainy month of May may injure
some of the crops, but it ought to be
good for hay, except upon low grounds
now covered with water. On most
farms there is still time for putting in
corn and getting crop if the summer
and autumn are reasonably warm. 1t
does not follow necessarily that a
drought will succeed the present wet
spell of weather. This season thus far
is unusual but not unprecedented.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
A SENSIBLE OPINION.

Leading physicians in Brooklyn are
concerned over the long hours for the
pupils in the public schools of that city,
and who, because they are pushed"
are compelled to spend much time in
home study. DR., @. N. Colby of that
city, keen observer of educational
matters, in recent interview says:
"The pupils are pushed altogether too
fast. have seen cases of various ner-
vous disorders and even st. Vitus'
dance result from overtaxing the brain
in an effort to get through with the
great amount of work which the curric-
ulum of the public schools calls for.
There are too many studies that might
Just as well be cut out of seven years
course If it is designed to be thorough
" practical course. / don't believe in
home work. The pupils brains have no
chance for the proper amount OF relaxa-
ton and rest. They are confined to the
school rooms during long hours and then
have to study hard at home in order 10
fulfill all the rigid requirements of a
difficult course. 1t is enough to break
down the nerves. | believe in making
the course less irksome for both teach
ers and scholars, and this, l think, can
best be done by lengthening the course.
Pupils who have to go out into the
world at an early age to work will then
be infinitely better qualified for making
their way both physically and mentally
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

Guevarra, adjutant to General Cables,
had three hours interview with
Aguinaldo in Manila on Monday. He
said General Cables did not believe
that Aguinaldo had been captured and
consequently issued a proclamation
characterizing Aguinaldo's address to
the Filipino people as an American
trick. Aguinaldo, through Guevarra,
advised Cables to surrender immedi-
ately.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
SOMERSET.

The June number of Every body's
Magazine starts with A Radcliffe Dug
mores "Alone up Mt. Katahdin,' illus
trated with the authors fine photographs
l.. 0. Howard writes of Fighting Pests
with Insect Allies" Capital articles
are Eugene p Lyle's Shooting away
Hail Storms" and Macmillan Fosters
"Photographing the Sum-" in which he
tells how and why astronomers study
the suns corona DR.. Arther MscDon-
aid, of Washington, contributes a series
of interesting facts ON "The Study of
Children"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

In the Supreme Court final decisions
were entered on Tuesday sustaining the
constitHtionality of the Stokes School
law and the act of last winter creating
a bipartisan excise board for Jersey
City and Newark Th,se decisions
were rendered by agreement of counsel,
SO that the cases might be taken up for
review at the coming term of the Court
of Errors and Appeals.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

The Association of Military Surgeons,
in session recently at st. Paul, adopted
resolution declaring "that the aboli-
ton of the army post exchange or can
teen has resulted and must inevitably re.
suit in an increase of intemperence, in
subordination, discomfort, desertion and
disease in the army" deplores the abol-
jshing of the "said post exchange or
canteen, and in the interests of SANTA
ton, morality and discipline, recon-
mends its establishment at the ear
lest possible date" What force this
action of the military men will have can
only be determined when the question is
presented to Congress. That it will be
strongly opposed by the temperance
organizations is certain.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

War on cigarettes has been declared
by the Presbyterian church. Formal
declaration having been made by the
General Assembly. The declaration is
in the following words: "Inasmuch as
the cigarette habit among the young
people of our country has reached such
alarming proportions as to demand de-
cisive action on the part of our General
ASSEMBLY, we recommend that our per-
manent committee be directed to call
the attention of our churches to this
great evil and to urge them to use their
utmost endeavors to counteract the
same. l."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

In sen fencing defaulting bank cash
Ter the other day, Judge Danforth, of
the Maine Supreme Court, took occasion,
while Furnishing the criminal, to rebuke
the unwise parsimony of the bank d.
rectors II only WISH" said the Judge,
"that the law permitted me to send
along to prison with you every one of
the bank directors who through long
term of years, expected you to do your
work, live respectfully and becomingly
bring up large family, and be honest
all on salary of $780,"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

Chilliwack, B. g., June IA presen-
tation of the Passion Play by 500 In
dams began here today. Religious
services of special solemnity were held
to prepare for it. In addition to the
multitude of performers 1000 other
indians from all points on the coast,
who have come here on pilgrimage,
are participating in the feast of Cor
pus Christi.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
A TOWEL SPECIAL,

25 dozen hemmed, linen, hucka-
back towels, large size, plain white
or colored borders, 15c ca.
A new lot Of wash laces at SC yd.
A lot of summer weight black
MORE underskirts inst arrived.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

Pending the final issue of the question
of revision, which has been postponed
for year and must inevitably come,
Presbyterian ministers in general will
now be able to devote themselves to the
preaching of the gospel.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

1t is estimated that slightly more than
a billion dollars was spent in the United
States in alcoholic beverages in 1900,
and the amount Of beer and spirits con-
cumed was 1874 t76, 033 gallons, or 1893
gallons per capita. This is somewhat
below the highest rate of consumption,
but it is above the average. In 1898 the
people Of the United States consumed
1920 gallons Of beer and spirits per cap
tia, and since that year they have never
reached so high conviyial point. 10
the mere quantity consumed we drink
more beer and spirits than coffee.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

Petroleum it is said, is becoming so
common in Texas that the average
householder is almost afraid to take
lighted lamp for fear he will find it half
full of oil.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

The author of The Ascent Through
Christ. the Rev. E. Griffith Jones. has
contributed a volume to the Small Books
on Great Subjects series, entitled, TYPES
of Christian Life. 1t will be published
at once by Thomas Whitaker.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

"A Religion that Will Wear ia the
title OF a book which is attracting con.
siderable notice in England. 1t is a claw
mans confession of faith, addressed "a
Agnostics by a Scotch Presbyterian .
whose identity is as yet unknown. An
American edition of the book Will. be ia
sued this week by Thomas Whitta.
ker. ''''''
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
We Want You
TO VISIT THE
Red Star
Coupon Store
On Speedwell avenue and see for
yourselves the many beautiful and
useful presents that are given away
for stamps.
You will then
Buy Your Dry Goods

where they give the stamps. Our
prices are not higher on account of
them. but even lower and ofttimes
specials are given in addition to
stamps.
No one undersells us, we wont
allow it. We've been here long
time and expect to hold our own a
long while yet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07
OBITUARY.
George Sanford Wylie.

Late last Saturday night George San
ford Wylie,a prominent and well known
resident of this city,was struck by train
at Garden City, L. l. and instantly killed.
Mr.. Wylie with his wife and son, Ken
meth, lived at Mrs Tunis', on South Street.
He had been visiting his brother,
Charles, in Garden City, aud about
1890 p. m. started for home. 1t was
raining at the time and Mr. Wylie car
ried an umbrella. In hurrying for a
train he failed to see a train as it back
ed into the station. His body was hor-
ribly mangled and so twisted into the
wheels of the tender that it was nearly
half an hour before it was taken out
Mr.. Wylie was member of the Sons
of the Revolution, War of 1912 Society,
Union League and Reform Clubs New
England Society and formerly treasurer
of the Society of Colonial Wars of New
Jersey.
The funeral servi ces were held yes
terday afternoon from the Church of
the Redeemer, the Rev DIR. Hughes and
Rev. F. L. Humphreys officiating. In
teament was made in Evergreen Gene
terry
After brief illness Mrs. Joseph York
died of the Washington Hotel Monday
of paralysis, aged 81 years. Mrs. York
had not been in rugged health for some
time, but her death was unexpected. A
husband and two grown sons survive
her.
The funeral services were held yester-
day from the Church of the Assumption.
Interment at st. Marys cemetery.
Miss Grace Harry daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Harry, died at the resi-
dence of her parents on Phoenix avenue
Wednesday morning after a long illness.
Miss Harry was graduated from Nor
ristown High School class of 96, and was
an active member of the Baptist church
and Sunday school. Her sweet DISPOSE
ton had drawn to her large circle of
friends who mourn her early departure.
The funeral services will be held from
her late residence tomorrow at two
O'clock, the Rev. Samuel z. Batten
officiating. Interment will be made in
Evergreen Cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

Over one thousand copies of the Scrip
lures have been sent to the Philippines
in the past two years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-06-07

In 1881 the sales of postage stamps
amounted to 81 cents per inhabitant, in
1890 to 95 cents, and in 1901 to $1.83.
These were years Of prosperity, and
therefore furnish a good basis for COM
parison- In 1900 the gross revenue from
stamps was three times as great as it was
nineteen years before. although the pop
ulation increased less than SO per cent.
AT the end of the period of nineteen
years the proceeds per capita from sales
of stamps had increased nearly so per
cent. The comparison is not carried
back of 1881, because previous to that
year letter postage was so per cent. high
er than in 1900, and the maximum
weight for single rate of postage was
only one-half what it is at the present
time.
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SOMETHING NEW

for your piazza, lawn or basement
are IYOTAN or GRASS MATS,
3 #. 6 it., price $L25.
We will be glad to show them to
you.