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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24

of the Summit Herald, and M. A.
Henry also fireman from that city. The
Rev. DIR. Erdman, DR.. Stephen Pierson,
DIR. A. A. Lewis, ex-chief McCollum, G.
Frank Axtell and Harrie Cory were
among the honorary members who
dropped in
During the evening string orchestra
played many appropriate selection and
rendered them well, too.
Refreshments were dispensed in the
manner usual to the Independents. With
cigars and coffee remarks were made,
and considerable reminiscening INDUCED
in by both old and young fire veterans.
In the absence of Foreman Pierson,
and owing TO the fact that Assistant
Foreman Madigan was suffering from
hoarseness caused by bidding for CON-
plete housekeeping outfit at an auction
sale held during the afternoon, Chair
man Henry M. Smith of the special com
mittee presided. The manner in which
he welcomed guests, and the graceful
and happy manner in which he present
ed the chair to Mr.. Taylor, proved the
fact as DIR. Pierson later said, that
Chauncy Depew's mantle of speech had
indeed fallen upon Mr.. Smiths shoulders.
Chaplain Taylor, after expressing
hearty thanks for the testimonial OF
fraternal regard, referred to the pleasure
| it had given him to serve the Indepen'
dents, saying that he felt that fire duty
was with other work part of the duty
of every man. In his CHEEKY manner
Mr.. Taylor spoke of the pleasure he had
found in the friendships formed in the
company, illustrating his remarks by
several interesting "reminiscences.
Chief Muchmore was the next speaker
he dwelt briefly upon his former mem
lbership in the company, and the pleas
ure it gave him to attend thegatherings
DIR. Erdman, an oldtime and respec
tive honorary member of the Indepen
dents, was the next speaker. He con
graduated Mr.. Taylor upon the fac
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
rlorristown Clubs Election.

The annual meeting for the election
of officers of the Morristown Club
was held at the club house on South
street Saturday evening. Refreshments
were served and nearly all the mem
bers were present The officers elected
for the ensuing year are: President,
Albert III. Vernam; Secretary. Oliver
Adams; treasurer. George J. Little
Governors to serve until January
1905, Joseph Bushnell, Robert d. Foote.
Charles H. Mellon; For the unexpired
term of the late W. Bard McVic-
kar. Rudolph II. Kissell
The following amendment to the
Constitution, proposed by Robert D.
Foote was adopted: Amend Article
VII, Section l, by sstriking out the
word fifty .and inserting the words
seventy FIVE, SO that it shall read
"The initiation fee shall be seventy
five dollars.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24

sheriffs, county clerks. snd surrogates,
by salary instead ot the fee system
as at present. The bill provides
for sliding scale as follows:
In counties having more than 200,
600 inhabitants, these officials shall be
paid an annual salary of 81, 500; in
counties having between 100, 900 and
200, coo inhabitants, the salary shall
be $1,000; in counties of between
so, 600 and 100, 900. s5, 600; in counties
of between 70, GOO and so, 600, "a, 900
in counties between so 600 and 70, 900,
$3, 500; in counties OF between 35. 900
and 45, 600, 50, 500; in counties of be-
tween 20, 900 and $4,000. So, coo; in
counties having less than $40, O0O
81, 800.
Another bill introduced by Mr..
Strong provides for the reduction of
the membership of the County Board
of Freeholders to nine members in
counties of over 200, 900, members in
counties of between 100. 900 and 200,
900, and members in counties having
from 80, 900 to 10000, and 8 mem
pers in counties of lesf than so, O00
They are to be elected at the fall cleo
tions and hold Office for two years.
and are to receive a salary of 81, 800
each. The bill has a referendum
caulse requiring the act to be voted
Eighth Page.
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SECOND WEEK
important Measure Effectine
MOrTistOwn Sewer Question.

Bills FavOring Radical Reduction in
Membership of County Boards Of
Freeholders, Changing Fee to Sal
ary System for County Officials,
and Providing for the Use of Vot-
ing nachines Already ON Calendar.
Considerable work was done by the
Legislature on Monday night. Nine
teen bills were introduced in the
Senate and twenty one in the House.
Among the more important measures
introduced in the Senate was the bill
by Mr.. Johnson, of Camden, appro-
priating $50, 900 for the erection of an
equestrian statue of the late Senator
". J. Sewell on the grounds of the
State House. Senator Strong of Mid
dlesex, has introduced his bill of last
year, providing for the paying of
Continued on
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Glass 4S EntertaIns.

An enjoyable entertainment was
given on Wednesday night in the
Sunday School room of the South
Street Presbyterian Church under the
auspices of Glass 45, Judge Vreeland
presiding.
An instrumental duet was well rem
dered by. the Misses Hoffman, the
young ladies keeping most excellent
time and playing with expression.
The singing of Mr.. Swick was ap-
preciated by those present. Of course
it goes without saying that when Mr..
Berry has place on the programme
the selections are admirably rendered,
and always please his listeners. AS
usual he was encored.. Mr.. Pierson
as a magician ranks with many of
the artists. The mannerIin which.his
tricks deluded the audience was a
caution. AS club twirler P. Hoffman
Day scored success and was called
out the second time. Mr.. Eaton, al
ways a favorlte with Morristown
audiences, sang the we'll known
"Y eoman's Wedding Song" in his
best manner and for an encore gave
Little Boy Blue. Mr.. Reeves as
an elocutionist was not found in good
voice.
At the conclusion of the entertain
ment on the motion of DR.. Erdman q
vote of thanks was rendered to those
who participated.
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that probably having Bible and pail
of slippers, he now possessed the remain
ing essential for a minister's study-ar
easy chair. DR.. Erdman spoke of the
good work done in the community by
Mr.. Taylor, closing with the wish thai
ss the souvenir was in the form of a
morris chair, there would always be
associated whit it Morris" -townland his
many friends here.
Dr. Pierson, always bright and CHEEKY
in his remark, referred to the ''comrade.
ship" among men, which was so espe-
cially noticeable with the Independents,
He said that every cloud had its silver
lining, and the fact that the present oc.
casion had produced so eloquent speak
er as Chairman Smith, was in itself a
comfort.
Mr. Cliff spoke of his former connec-
tions with the Hose boys as bsing a
bright spot in his life.
Mr.. Atxell, who followed, nlso re.
called the fact that he had served
many years with the independents
and that he was always glad to meet
his old comrades.
Charles W: Ennis. an old member
and an ex-foreman, directed attention
to the cordial good feeling that
existed in the company and. which
had done so much to make succe ssfu
it's work as fire fighters, as well al
along social lines.
Chairman Smith at this time in
troduced ex-Foreman George c.
Smith, who referred to the practica
good that Chaplain Taylor had &C
complished in the organization, men
tioning the names of several of tbs
old standbys who had been especially
benefited.
A rising vote testified to the genera
feeling of regret that was felt becaus.
of the change of residence of Mr.,
Taylor.
Mr.. Carroll lend man eloquent,
sang his Lyceum song, when the boy
'all joined in. George Brown
"Wood" Vance, and others vooalized
the company warbled ragtiine melo
dies, while impromptu and origina
quioksteps were of a continuous or
der, when the Chronicle reporter lef
to hand in his copy"
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nomination for Goyernor.

John f. Dryden, of Newark, was
elected by the Legislature yesterday
to succeed the late General Sewell, in
the United States Senate. The
choice was made on the nineteenth
ballot, when Senator Cross, who had
supported Griggs, with the vote
standing 81 for Dryden changed to the
Essex County candidate, thus eleot-
ing him. The candidates were, Dry
den, Stokes, Griggs, Baird, Gardner
and Gummere. On the last ballot the
Morris County members voted as fol-
lows; For Dryden, w. T Brown
for Stokes, Whitehead and Welsh. The
nomination was made unanimous.
John F. Dryden is perhaps best
known as the president of the Pru-
Dental Insurance Company, where
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
USUAL THIRD FIRE.
House Owned by Mrs. Francis Lee
and Occupied by Van Doran beats
Partly Destroyed.

The third fire inside of week oc-
Cured Monday morning about $50
when the house owned by Mrs. Francis
Lee. on Western Avenue, and occu
pied by Van Doran Deats and family
was found to be ablaze. The fire was
started by an oil stove exploding in
the dining room, Mrs. Deats at the
time being out of the house. Upon
returning she found the room envel-
oped with blazing oil; general
alarm was Immediately turned in
from box twenty five, corner of Wes-
tern avenue and Miller street. The
Chemical engine was promptly upon
the scene followed by the Warden s
Wagon. :. =. One of the most foolhardy
feats Of driving ever seen in this
town was that of Eugene Kelley, of
the Resolutes who attempted to turn
the Babbitt Building corner with, his
team upon a dead run. The front
wheels of the truck, which apparatus,
by the way, weighs over four tons,
smashed into the curbing in front of
Bakers drug store with both horses
prancing on the sidewalk and the pole
about six inches from the plate glass
window. Kelley shot down between
the team and Fred Trowbridge who
was in charge of the tiller but who
was not to blame for the accident,
turned several somersaults, Fortunate
ly however, neither was injured.
While in this condition the Warden s
wagon dashed by and the active and
ambitious members Of the Resolutes
who usually get second place were
obliged to be content with third.
The old proverb of "Haste makes
waste never proved truer than on
this occasion.
The fire was hard one to fight as
the flames spread between the walls
and partitions of the building.
The damage to the house will pro-
baby amount to six hundred dollars
partly covered by insurance while
Mr.. Deats' loss is four hundred dol
lars with no insurance.
The fireman are to be commended on
the manner in which they worked,
many of them being wet to the skin,
in a temperature that was anything
but warm.
The entire department. was badly
handicapped by limited water sup
ply; three-inch main being alto
gether too small.
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The Police Blotter.

William Cook was arrested on Park
Place Saturday evening by Sergeant
Morrison charged with being drunk
and disorderly. He was given four
days and costs, $3.15.
Jacob Leonson, of Califon was ar
rested on Abbott avenue, Monday by
Officer Brennan charged with disor-
derly conduct. He was turned over
to the Hunterdon County authorities.
Officer Callahan arrested Howard
Hayward, of Whippany, on Speedwell
avenue Monday. charged with being
drunk and disorderly. He was given
four days and costs. $3. 10.
During the week eighteen tramps
have been lodged over night at head
quarters.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Called to Morris plains pastorate

Called to Morris Plains Pastorate.
AT meeting of the congregation of
the Presbyterian church at Morris Plains
held OF Wednesday night, the Rev. j..
B. Beaumont presiding, unanimous
call was extended to the Rev. Walter
w. Hammond, of Remsenburgh, l.. /.
Mr. Hammond was formerly pastor of
the Chestnut Hill Presbyterian church,
Germantown, Pa, where his pastorate
was a very successful one. He spent
sometime in Morristown previous to his
going to Remsenburgh and has oc-
casionally occupied the pulpit of the
South Street and First Presbyterian
churches. Mr.. Hammond is thought
full, earnest preacher, and his services
will no doubt result in enlarging the
congregation of the church to which he
has Just been called.
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he has been the power behind the
throne, for whose success, he has la
bored increasingly. Always a student
of life insurance, Mr.. Dryden in the
building up of the Prudential had
every opportunity to put in active
practice the lines along which he
figured company would be success
full. The success of this company has
been phenominal.
In addition to large interests in
the Prudential, Mr.. Dryden is inter
ested in the Fidelity Trust Co., OF
Newark, and in street railroads. Mr..
Dryden has been Republican all his
life, served as an elector in 1896 and
again in 1900 He is a generous con-
tributor to religious and charitable
organizations.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Grand Fraternity's Entertainment

An attractive and up-to-date enter
tainment will be given by the Grand
Fraternity in the Lyceum next Tuesday
evening.
The program includes Brooks and Den.
ton, the well-known banjoists, DAN
Quinn, who for several years past has
has been singing for the Edison Phono.
graph Company will render several
comic selections from the ''Sleepipe
Beauty and the Beast including, "Rir
Van Winkle Was Very Lucky Man, y
and Warren g. Richards will present
humorous sketch entitled; Every Day
Folks 1t is expected that either Presi
dent CASTOR or vice-President Robinson
will be present.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Railroad Notes.

On Monday President Truesdale,
General Traffic Manager Cauldwell,
General Manager Clarke, Supt. Ket-
cham, General Road Manager Naetie
and Chief Engineer W. K. Mcfarland
rode over the Whippany Railroad
with Robert McEwan. Whether or
not the Lackawanna officials contem-
plate buying the Whippany division
will be known later.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Congressman Fowler and MIR. CoghilI
to Speak at Headquarters.

Congressman Charles N. Fowler
will deliver an address before the
Washington Association of New
Jersey, at Headquarters on February
22nd. E. W. Coghill, we'll known
resident of this town has also ac-
cepted an invitation to speak ON the
same occasion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
GOOD WISHES
FOR CHAPLAIN
Independent Hose Presents "MOr.
riS' Chair to Rev. W.P. Taylor.

Informal Gathering Reveals Depew's
Successor as Speechmaker-Re-
marks by Visitors, Honorary and
Active Members Continuous Out
pour of Ragtime Music and rlIn-
strel Solos.
"The proud he tam'd, the penitent he cheer'd
Nor to rebuke the rich offender fear'd.
His preaching much, but more his practice
wrought
GA living sermon of the truths he taught,)
For this by rules severe his life he squar'd.
That all might see the doctrine which they
heard"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Hanover VIII Pay 500 Reward.

A considerable number of the resi-
dents of Hanover wearied with the
number of burglaries and attempts at
house and barn breaking, which have
occurred in that vicinity during the
past few weeks have formed an asso-
citation of which James r. Mead is
the official head. The association an
nounces that it will pay 500 for the
arrest and conviction of the thief or
thieves who have committed so many
depredations in that vicinity. In
formation may be given to Mr.. Mead
at his home IN Hanover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Market St. mission Lecture cours,

Market st. TlissiOn Lecture Course.
A series of five lectures to be illus
trated by stereopticon views, will be
given in the Market Street Mission
Building. commencing next Wednes-
day evening. Admission will be
granted by ticket only which may be
obtained free of charge by applying
to Supt. Thomas B. Ironside. The
course of lectures follow:
January 29-'' Hawaii"
Rev, Albert Erdman, d. D..
Feruary 22-"The Pan-American"
Hon. J. B. Vreeland.
March 5-"A Ramble Down the
Rhine-Rev. ]. L. Hurlbut. D. d.
April Sour Spring Wild Flowers
-CorneliusV VanBrunt.
May 14-London-Rev f. B. Dwight.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24

: The happy ex-
preston long mott
ceable npon the
faces of the menl-
bers of M orri s.
towns Oldest fire
organization, Inde-
pendent Hose COM
pany a heritage
belonging only to
firemen who are at
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
Field Club Discusses Lidgerwood
Property.

The largest meeting ever held by the
Morristown Field Club took place at the
bowling alleys Wednesday evening,
when the matter of the Lidger wood
property was laid before the members.
After considerable discussion the idea Of
securing a license for the sale Of liquors
was given up entirely and notice to
that effect was mailed to each member.
The Board Of Governors at its next
meeting on February 4th will further
discuss the property and will formulate
a plan which will be presented at the
next regular meeting of the club.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24

The Morristown Flute and Drum
Corps played for the Davis Associai
tion at Orange Monday evening rel
turning Tuesday morning on the 6.0s
train.
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Continued on Fifth Page
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24
GOVERNORS
MESSAGE
Oath Of Office Taken With.
out Reservation.

Pollution of Passaic--C Changes in EIec-
tion EMBELLISHMENTS Form of
Balioting Recommended State Free
From Debt = Balance at end of
Fiscal Year of $2,35f. .6S4,I7
Banks to pay interest on State Bal
ances - Reorganization and En-
dorsement of National Guard Urged
State Home for Consumptiyes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-24

/. John W. Dwyer, VS.. Alfred @.
Coursen: on contract; issue COINED
October s, 1901; notice filed Decem-
Der IA, 1901 ready.
O. The Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western Railroad Co. vs. North jersey
and Pocono Mountain Ice Company
on contract notice filed November 80,
1901 MoGee & Bedle and Alfred
Mills; off for the term.
3. J. Andrew Casterline VS.. Ange
line L. Casterline, administrative,
&c. on contract; notice filed Decem,
Der 26. 1901; George 10. Runyon and
Jesse J. Cutler; ready.
"a. Andrew u. Slingerland VS..
Thomas A Gillespie ct ais. in tort
notice filed December 30, 1901; Rikei
fx4..as....z.I -. EN;e&I, Docy, a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
ruLMAN AND HIS PIgrHFokK.

Ben Tillman's traditional pitchfork
and one good eye Continue 70 inspire
mneh wholesome dread ON the repnb.
lican side of the senate. The one-eyed
wielder of the pitchfork is one OF the
brainiest and most fearless member
OF that august body: at least he has no
superior on the floor. Tillman is
UNIQUE and an admirable character.
Always the alert and indefatigable
champion of the south, he seems TO
consider any innuendos aimed at it as
a nersonal affront to himself, and his
resentment is like stroke OF iight
ming, in its qnickness and effective
mess. Tillman's name will go down in
history as ore of the most striking hg
ures ever in the United States senate
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
BLOOD THICKER THAN WATER.

The officers in Chester, Pa, bad
hard time the other day in protecting
"A negro from lynehing. The negro
had killed a policeman. and az lnfuri-
ated crowd of whites were seeking the
murderer life.
White blood is white blood, whether
north or s01th. Northern papers
oroan and rave at the south's treat
ment of the negro; bullet black-hued
citizen of the north insult or kiE and
there is straightway very evident
desire to let Judge LNnch preside.
For the past year lynchiRgs have be-
come notiee&bly fpeauenthn the north.
One of the most terrible lynchicgs
which has ever occucred in this com
try was ia the north about year ago.
IT eoualed. if it did not sH'pass, the
Sam Hose lynehing. Ia does seem that
,until these thiags cease north OF the
Mason and Dixon line the &orthefn
nress would desist froD so mnch 10
.eonsistent bawling about aIfaiss con-
corning which they are ignnramases.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
DAWSON NEEDS AN HOUSE.

Next to new public schoolibaiiding
Dawson needs an opera house.
The present makeshift is not
wortbv to be dignifed by such a'name.
The people of Dawson have been and
are theatre goers. A good attraction
has never failed to draw correspond
fngly good audiences, and the people
wto paw their money ito witness play
deserve rsome better place to go u
than the present opera house.
In the first place, it is entirety TOO
small. 1t has never been large, and
the Offices recently placed in thedront
norton of the building have taken
away much of the already Inadequate
space. Then there is not the sRg mt
est ventilation, except through the
marrow entrance door; there isn't one
window in the house. The seats,
too. are in wretched condition, many
of them being broken and useless
The curtain and stage scenery are
barely presentable.
It is surprising6hat Someone does aot
nroyide Dawson with decent opera
house. Whoever. does SO will not only
make a good financial investment, bhb
will do the town a great favor. !
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
UNFAIR AETHODs.

Without any desire or intention to
meddle with Albang,s local affairs.
THE NEWS is constrained TO express
AN opinion that the opponents OF the
nresent Albany postmaster for reap
nointment have adopted very question
able and unfair methods 20 bring about
his defeat. The man who would re-
sort to such tactics must indeed have a
great thirst for Office.
Although republican, Major Brim-
berry has many friends who are demo-
Gratis. aud who do not for a moment
credit the reports circulated by his
adyersaries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
Sheriff Sale.

GEORGIA TERRELL CoUNTY-Will be sold OF
the first Tuesday in March next, to the highest
bidder for cash, at public cutlery. before the conr
within sthe illegal hours of sale, certain prop
erty, of which the following is a full and COM
plete description: Seyenty>fve acres off OF lot Of
being all that part of said lot north of the Cen
trail of Georgia railroad, bounded on the west by
lands OF j l.. Stapleton and c. B. Gunnels. and
on the north by lands of j. L. Stapleton and ). r.
Glass, on the east by lands of S. E. Glass. on the
south by Central of Georgia railway. Said prop
erty levied ON and to be sold to satisfy Fl fla is
sued from the superior court of said county IN
favor of A. j. Baldwin IL Co VS. G. W. Parrish
Property pointed ont by plaintiffs. This the 4th
day of February. 1912.
ID. X. CHRISTIE, Sheriff.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-02-05
M0ZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Drink.

Dr, H. Mozley's Lemon Elixer is prepared fran
the fresh juice of Lemons, combined with other
vegetable liver tonics eathartics, aromatic slim
ulaRts and blool purifiers. Sold by druggists,
soc and S1OO bottles.
For blliousness and constipation
For indigestion and foul stomach
Far sick and nervous headache and the grip
For palms, palpitation and irregular action OF
the heart, take Lemon Elixir
For sleeplessness and nervousness.
Fer loss of appetite and debility.
For fevers, malaria and chills, cake Lemon
Elixir.
Ladies. for natural and thorough organic fegH-
latiAn take Lemon Elixir.
Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of the
abOVe-name diseases, all of whch.arise from a
torpid or diseased liver stomach orkidneys.