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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16

peror William of Germany, and two of his predecessors, for Queen Victoria and King EdwarE, and, in fact, for all the nobility of Eu-ope that could af- ford to buy their skins in the rough and have the dressing and tanning done privately.
 Hofer dressed the skins for the com ing-out cloak of John Wanamaker's daughter upon the occasion of her ef1- trance into society IS years ago. The skins were those of the sable and sea otter, which are the most valua ble of all skins. according to Hofer, ex- cepting the real chinchilla, which is so small the quantity required in the makeup of a garment places upon it fabulous price. Sea otter skins bring from $500 to $2. 900 each and sable from $4GO to S60o. The Wanamaker cloak L cost $4.G0O.
 Hofer, previous to his coming to this country, worked in various large cities Of German, Russia. Norway. Sweden, Austria and France. His first work in Chicago was for firm on the West side. It was while engaged at this place his life was saved, by Mrs. Schweyer when strikers attempted to kill him, and at this place he also saved the credit and reputation of his em- ployers by advancing to them, without security, money sufficient to pay off the striking employees.
 He later worked for glove concern for five years, then started in for him. self doing some of his first work for Lincoln Park. This work was the dressing of monkey skin, which was wanted in hurry, but great care re- quired. Hofer sarcastically requested the messenger to seat himself and wait for the skin, as he could do it immedi- ately. The visitor gave him time how ever, and Hofer, after working faith fully for 24 hours without sleep, ueliv- cred the skin.
 When asked for his bill he replied: "Oh, when do any thing for arts sake I never charge" This gave him the start with the park officials and he has done all their skin tanning since.
 Hofer is bachelor and a descendant of Andreas Hofer, the Tyrolese patriot, and proved his fighting qualities by serving as sergeant in the Forty-fiftb German infantry, earning his medals for bravery in the battle of Gravelotte and numerous other skirmishes.
 Only last year he received magnifi. cent medal from Emperor William iy recognition of his services to lis i'm, perial father. Ncos~' ~r
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
ALWAYS HATED EVIL
Chicago Philanthropist Who Ac-
 quired a Fortune Honestly.
Some Facts About pr. Pearsons Who
 Is Dispensing His Money to Needy Colleges and Schools Be. fore His Death.

Dr. D. K. Pearsons, the aged mil ionaire of Chicago, who is giving away his large fortune, is not phy- sician, as his title might imply. It came to him in the annual dispensa- tion of college honors. He was a shrewd, sharp business man during his active life. The architect of his own fortunes, he made his money in Chicago by taking advantage of op- portunities during it's years of rapid development. He was a real estate expert, and a great deal of his prop erty was accumulated by judicious in- vestments in that line.-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
JUNGLE TOM'S CABIN"

There has been a big demand to-day for seats for Al w. Martins big pro- duction of Uncle Toms CabiH,' on Monday evening at Polls. Just why
 people will flock to see this show is as Lord Dundreary would say, "one of those things that no fellow could find out No play has been more abused, and yet when properly pre- scented none is of more interest. h. deed, when put on in .le gorgeous and effective style that Mr Martin has achieved. it is specially attractive. His cast is a strong one throughout. Uncle Tom being played by Milt G. Barlow. for years famous as the head of Barlow. Wilson. Primrose and Vests mnstrels. There is everything in the way of scenery and appoint ments to make the production com plete and such additional features as Georgia Jubilee ShOuters. Siberian bloodhounds, ponies, donkeys and others ct cetera, help to make it i'm posing. Prices are DC, 35c and soc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
1.-THE TIDE OF LIFE"

The succeeding attraction at the Jacques. The Tide of Life,'' will open with a special matinee on Monday. It is lively drama, heart-wringing pathoS, rollicking humor. music, sing ing and dancing, daring electrical effects, herOiSm. cOmbats, and over all the atmosphere of true refinement. all being found in it, according to the critics of New York and other cities When the curtain rises on the real life scene along the docks of New York. and one sees that there is viii lainy afoOt, the attention is held by q breathleSS strain. There is a. splash and some one is struggling in the dark waters. Before one has ceased shud- dering at this incident one finds him self in a junk shop in the heart of the Seafaring district. and, with q burly river pilot triUmphing, over his enemy for the time being, the audience un- derstands the plot that is to be de- veloped throughout the five acts.}= Af- ter that you do not notice the flight of time, and you can hardly believe that the evening is over when the final curtain falls. You have been so ab- sorbed in the play that you do not know that you have been in the theater ten minutes. Does not that prove that ''The Tide of Life' is a strong play? IL WOulu Seeul SD.
 FALL ON ACCOUNT OF ELIZA
 Louis Mann and Clara Lipman, who come to POli's on Tuesday evening in their brilliant comedy success, "An On Account of Eliza" are we'll known here from their former successes. When they first played "The Tele- phone GirP' here two seasons ago they made an impression that has since kept them among the greatest favor ites who visit the city The comedy which they are to present, All On Account of Eliza" was presented at Polls early in the season, but it was only it's third performance and it was, therefore, somewhat crude. Since then, however, they have played it with road, and they gre to return to New York for another run in two weeks. The play is a thoroughly amusing one. and it should draw out all lovers of laughter who remember Mir Mann's wonderful twisting of the English lan- guage. The sale of seats opens MOn- day at 25c, soc 75c, $1' and $1.5O.
 ROBERT B. MANTELL.
 The well-known romantic actor. Robert B. Mantell in "A Free Dance., Thursday evening at Polls.
 MEETINGS TONIGHT.
 Nosahogan lodge school meetings.
 Friendly league, home evening, hand sewing.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW.
 Socialist Labor party.
 Waterbury Turn Yerein.
 Bafce10na cauncfl, K. Of C..
 French Eennddan tnsti it11te
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
Kitchen Work Made Easy,

When commencing to cook dinner you will save much time and labor by placing all the things likely to be want ed on the kitchen table. At the same time it is not well to accumulate toe many articles. Clear as you proceed You will thus always have a clear kit ch- en. The plates and dishes should be placed in a screen before the fire as soon as the cooking begins. Hot plates are indispensable to the enjoyment ot a good dinner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16

Ill EdGcatlOn)
 Twenty-three years ago pr. Pear sons was just beginning to attract at tention. He was already a man of wealth, but the general public knew little about him. One day, however, when Chicago had become very much disgusted by boodling and other sean dals in the city government, an era of reform was ushered in and Dr. Pear sons was elected a member of the so- called reform common council. He was tall and straight, with the black est of hair and the sharpest of eyes, which he devoted to scanning every cranny of the city hall and every phase of public affairs. He saw a grab in every ordinance introduced into the council until he proved it to be honest. He became known as the great objector and the watchdog of the treasury. Professional aldermen and other ward politicians hated him like poison and he reciprocated the sentiment.
 One day it was found that Chicago did not have money enough in it's treasury to pay the interest on it's
 
 city would default in its obligations. Dr. Pearsons arose in the council chamber to make this suggestion:
 ''We don't want to go down east to borrow money with which to pay our interest. We can raise all the money we need from our common people right here in the city. Let us issue a popular loan and invite everybody to take a little of it until we have bor- rowed $500 ,OO0."
 So this was done. The loan was not advertised through the banks of the city, but was passed over the coun- ter of the treasurer'S office, and the greater part of it was taken by those who had only a few hundred dollars to invest and usually put their money in savings banks. In a few days the loan was entirely taken and there were hundreds of investors. The pop ular loan was a great success.
 One day, says the New York Sun, Dr. Pearsons met a newspaper report CT of a thrifty turn who had saved 5000 and invested it in the popular loan. MT. Jones'" said Dr. Pearsons, II see you have put a nice little sum in the loan. l am glad you have saved so much money. l like thrift. I wish l saw more evidence of it in all the newspaper reporters that come to me for news. I advise you to go right ahead saving your dollars; and if you will come to me when you have $2OO or $500 to spare I will tell you how to invest it Safely so as to yield an ex- cellent return; and if you think my advice worth anything to you when you wish to invest money you may have it.''
 This incident was characteristic of the man. He has always been friend to everybody whom he thought tried to do right. He has hated evil doers with more bitterness and vigor of de- nunciation than is often seen; but he would lend a helping hand to the worthy, and was particularly interest ed in ambitious young fellows who were beginning their career. But no humbug could impose upon him. No tramp could have his money unless he worked for it. While he was a mem Der of Chicago's council he punctured every sham and shady bill he saw, and now he is giving his fortune to help eductaion in many parts of the country. So in his old age he is crowning with benefactions his long career of hard work, honorable deal ing and honest public service.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
How to Clean OH Paintings.

Oil paintings may be cleaned by di- viding sound, raw potato, having previously removed the skin, and ap- plying the flat, cut side to the surface of the picture. As the soaplike froth accumutates use very soft piece of sponge and a little tepid water to re- move it. The supertiuous moisture will be readily absorbed by the care full application of a piece of chamois leather. As the potato gets dirtier cut off a thin slice and use again.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
ROBERT R. MANTELL,

The well-known romantic actor. Robert B. Mantell in "A Free Dance," Thursday evening at Polls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16

Ada Gray of East Lynns\ nlne, is dangerously i'll at her ho.As fin New York. Her place in her coAysny, now touring in New Englans, !fas been taken by Agnes Burroughs.
 CeciliS Eoftus was knI-skri down and severely injured by So Nnfeeling milk wagon in Lexington avenue on Tuesday. and is now only able to re- sume her part in Lady Huntworth' s Experiment. at Daly's. which was played during her absence by Beatrice Morgan.
 Fl:
 Henry Jewett, the noted actor, who, during the run of The Christian at the Boston Museum two years ago made q distinct personal hit as John storm, and who, early this season, played the star role in '.The Choir h. visible'' during it's Boston presenta- tion, is impersOnating Jefreys. the lord chief justice of England, in Sweet Nell of Old Drury' in support of Ada Rehan. AIr Jewett presents a most sincere portrayal of the vindic- tive jurist. who is the evil machine of NIr Kester's brilliant play.
 II:
 Emily Nakeman lost a pOcketDOOk last week and it contained $40 in cash, some keys, and some cards that bore her address. The next day sine received q note accompanied by the keys and card. The note said: T found q pocketbool and the enclosed card and keys. If your please insert in the personal of the Herald what re- ward you will give the finder ii same is returned" Miss Wakeman prompt ly went in for q ''personal,' offering S1O for the return of the $4O. Then came back $:;O with these words: My daughter found your purse. Thanks for reward. Finder The actress is trying to make up her mind as to whether this sort of honesty is real honestly or just an apology to q con science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
Whales Fleeing from a Cola Wave,

The United States revenue cutter Windom arrived at Norfolk, Va, the other day from an extended partolling trip. When the cutter was passing in the capes her crew sighted school of whales headed for the south. There appeared to be about 20 of the mon sters, who were spouting tons of water. Wheless going south at. this season of the year are a sure fororunner of cold < svr1ather. The cold wave arrived few a oQre okter the schGot paseed Cape
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
COMING EVENTS.

City hall, February 1S-United French societies of Waterbury, concert and dance.
 Turn hall, Scovil street, February 21-German band dance.
 Speedwell hall, February 26-Myrtle temple, No 3, K. S., exhibition drill
 City hall, March 17-Catholic Wo- mems association, grand entertain ment
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16
For Firemen's Day .

The Chronicle in conversation with
representative firemen of Morristown
learns that there is a strong sentiment
existing in the department for Fire
mems Day. Our city has one of the best
volunteer organizations in the state,
which accounts for the numerous invi.
tations our boys have frequently accept
ed from some of the crack organizations
of our own and New York state.
OF course the various companies com.
prising our department are anxious tc
reciprocate which cannot we'll be done
unless it is made department. matter
Mayor Fox and the other cit fathers
are justly proud of our fremen and WE
trust they will start the ball rolling a
an early date for local Firemen's Day
Many departments are already arrang
ing for parades. so whatever action il
taken should not be delayed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16

er than at present, matter of vital inn
portance to our community-the most
beautiful exclusively residential town in
the state.
The most important change yet made
was that introduced on Sunday, when
for the first time through service for
the west was inaugurated over the
Morris & Essex Division with stop at
Morristown. General Passenger Agent
Lee had been figuring the new schedule
for sometime and he personally accom-
panied the train on its initial run. In
conversation with Chronicle reporter,
Mr.. Lee said "The running of No. 5
is not temporary measure for the Pan
American, but it will be permanent
feature and one of our very best trains
complete in all its details. 1t is our
aim to give first class service not only
for the commutor and occasional travel
er, but also to the west. We have the
shortest line to Buffalo, burn hard coal
exclusively, have first-class dining car
and sleeper. service and it is our intention
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16
Morris County's High Hills.

Morris Co. shows perhaps the largest
assortment of high hills, elevated ponds
and lakes and mountains of any county
in the State, says the Boonton Times.
The Bowling Green Mountain is the
highest in the county, which is 1891
feet, with the summit of Green Pond
Mountain next in heighth, it being an
even 1900. Budd's Lake, known to all
old and young Izaak Waltons, is a
pretty spot, but it is only 933 feet. Cop
peras Mountain goes upwards of 1,243,
and Kaheout Mountain 1850. Mount
Olive, that recalls in spring, scenes that
took place in the original Mount of Olives
in Holy Land, has an elevation of 1.15O
ieet. Lake Hopatcong, called "Lake
George of New jersey" rises 1900 feet
above the sea level.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16

to extend it just as rapidly as possible.
GAS it is now in addition to No. 8.
Morristown has a through sleeper to
Buffalo, leaving nightly, and morning
and noon train for Buffalo and the west,
for which close connection can be made
at Dover and Washington. Coming
east the same service will be had.
have ordered that observation seats in
the parlor cars hereafter shall not be
sold, but will be for the accommodation
of those holding seats in those cars.
''In the day coaches the seats are not
locked, so when the cars are not full
travellers can make themst Ives as com
Portable as possible. Passengers can
now leave Morristown making Chicago,
without change and with but one change
and that only from one car to another
in the Union depot, Chicago, reach San
Francisco"
"Morristown has about thirty trains a
day each way between New York and
Morristown. Don't you think that's a
pretty good service? Well, you can say
to your readers that we're going to do
still better.
Accompanying Mr.. Lee were Division
Passenger Agent Adams, Superintendent
of Telegraph Foley and Frank Smith,
the efficient head of the dining car SER
vice, and others.
On the first run West No. 5 carried
number of passengers for Chicago and
San Francisco.
The engines used on the through ruIs
weigh ninety tons and cost about $l2 600
each, making the cost of train of eight
cars something over $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16
DIR. LyIburn's Horseback Trips.

Rev. w. II. G. Lylburn, DID, princi-
pal of he Collegiate Preparatory School
on Washington avenue, has recently re-
turned from trip on horseback to the
Water Gap.
Beside DR.. Lylburn and Messrs. B. M.
and L. L. Stevens, who were mounted,
Col. E. A. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Lewis and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Cummings, accompanied the riders on
Col. Stevens brake.
After leaving Morristown the party
proceeded by way of Mendham to Ches-
ter, and crossing Schooley's Mountain,
to Hackettstown, where, notwithstand-
ing its dryness they had an enjoyable
time. From there they went to Mt
Hope, the quaint and very interesting
Moravian town, and on to Columbia,
crossing the river to Portland and con-
tinuing along the Delaware to the Gap
where they spent three delightful days.
Returning. the trip was made through
Blairstown, Allamuchy, Waterloo, Budd's
Lake an1 Chester to Morristown
DR.. Lylburn is planning another trip
for September to the Water Gap and on
to Dingman's Ferry. returning through
Tuxedo, Greenwood Lake and Pompton
The trip, covering ten days and about
$50 miles, will not be an expensive one
and DIR. Lylburn is prepared to furnish
horses to boys not owning them who
may desire to go
DIR. Lylburn is also arranging to take
a party of boys to the Pan-American
the start to be made within few days.
This is an opportunity which parents
who are unable to attend the Exposition
should embrace for their boys. Mr.
Lylburn's long experience renders his
services particularly valuable. Applica
tions for membership in either party
should be made at an early date.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16

Industrial and Press Agent Will
Bogert Hunter, in his "Ghost of the
Glacier and Other Tales writes in
terestingly as well as instructively of
his road, which, by the way, is the sec
ond oldest iu this country. In common
with others he is greatly interested in
Washingtons Headquarters, of which a
number of views were recently taken,
among them being large one giving a
panoramic view embracing not only the
Headquarters but Fort Nonsense as
we'll. Mr.. Hunter says:
"Morristown, though city of rare
beauty and extreme healthfulness, yet
holds its chief interest to the tourist in
its associations with the War of the
Revolution.
''Here, during the winter of 1777,
Washington made his headquarters in
the Freeman Tavern, building that
long since passed away, though its site
is still pointed out. During the winter
of 1779-80 Washington and his wife
lived in the old Ford mansion, his army
occupying rude log huts in the vicinity.
Foraging parties of the enemy lowered
near a great part of the winter. On
this account was organized the Life
Guard for the protection of leader
whom the army venerated. AT the first
alarm these men hurried to the Ford
house for the protection of the COM
mander, and it is related that many
times she who afterward was called the
mother of her country shivered with
Widow Ford behind the curtains of the
old fashioned bed until the Life Guard
thought it safe to withdraw.
s.Here died and was buried with mill
tary honors the Cavalier de Luzerne,
the French minister. To prevent any
one from opening his sepulchre to OBJ
tain possession of the jewels which were
buried with him guard stood constant
ly over the grave until the remains were
disinterred to be taken to Philadelphia.
"Here, too, three years later, the
Pennsylvania troops, having endured
the greatest hardships, receiving no pay
for their services and seeing no prospect
of being paid, mutinied. Thirteen hun
dred OF them drew up in parade pre-
paratory to marching to Philadelphia
to present their grievances to Congress.
The officers tried first to quell the trou-
BILE by peaceful means, then resorted to
force. The troops fired in turn. For
two hours there was an indescribable
SC ene of horror and confusion. The
mutineers ended the unequal struggle
and marched off toward Elizabethtown.
SAT Morristown, on high hill over
looking the town, was built Fort Non
I sense, for the sole purpose of keeping
the troops busy Traces of it may still
be found. The old Ford mansion, some
years ago. was purchased by a party OF
patriotic citizens and to-day it contains
the finest collection of relics of the
Revolution in existence.
"Aside from its historical interest
Morristown is rich in those things which
make a summer home or a summer
jaunt memorable"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16

dropped to about sixty degrees from the
horizontal indicates proceed. Distance
signals are also used in which the arm
is yellow with forked end indicating
caution, prepare to stop at next sig
nal. :" if in a horizo tai position, and
''proceed, all cear,' if inclined. All
the switches and Gignals at this terminal
are operated electro -pneumatically, the
levers of the machine being so inter
locked that a required signal can only
be given when all switches are set right
and locked, all conflicting signals being
locked at danger" This is accom-
plished by means of wires running from
the machine to the different functions.
The signalman sends an electric current
through these wires which in turn ope-
rates valves admitting compressed air
from the compressor house, and this air
in turn operates the switches and sig
mails. Near the round house, automatic
signals of the same pattern are in use,
which go to "dapger" when as the en-
CINE passes them and are restored to
safety" when the rear of the train has
passed the next signal IN advance and
that has been set to danger" At Grove
street the switches and signals are con-
trolled mechanically that is, they are
operated by hand-levers properly inter-
locked, which are connected to them by
iron rods; automatic devices are also
provided by which the train itself sets
the signals to "danger," and while the
sgnalman may a; any time put them
to danger" he can only "clear' them
when train il not present in the block
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-08-16
Graneers' Picnic.

Despite the cloudy weather the at
tendance at the twenty first annual
picnic of the Patrons of Husbandry
held yesterday at Tuttle's Grove, was
larger than ever. 1t was the Grangers
gala day and representatives from
Union, Morris and Essex counties, with
their many interested friends, hocked
to the scene. Morristown was well rep
resented.
The principal speakers of the occasion
were William F. Hill of Westford, Pa.
master of the Pennsylvania Grange, and
Jesse B. Rogers OF Newark.
These gatherings grow in the favor
of those who attend and the efficient
work of the committees in charge make
them one of the successes of the yeal
throughout the State.