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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15

latter resigning to accept the posi-
tion of teller in the Morris County
Savings Bank. Mr.. Madigan soon
Joined the Hose Company, became
identified with the Free Masons at
present being prominent in Cincin-
natl Lodge, Madison Chapter, Odo
de st. Amand Oommandery and
Mecca Temple. AS an Odd Fellow he
has passed through the chairs of Roxi-
ticus Lodge and the Enoampment. He
is an active member of the Royal Area
mum, the Red Men and the Grand
Fraternity. The gentlemanly habits
of Mr.. Madigan and his genial dis
position have won for him a number
of friends. Foreman Ma1igan is we'll
acquainted with the duties pertain
ing to the Chemical, is alert and
always on hand. 1t is currently re-
ported that during his time "on"
at the Hose house he sleeps in duty
uniform including service coat, rub
ber boots, and an old fashioned
16-cone fire hat.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
A New Firm.

John Van Cleve Parker, the only son
of the late John E. Parker, has associ-
ated with him in business his cousin
Benjamin Van Cleve. under the firm
name of Parker & Van Cleve. This firm
will continue the business so we'll estab-
lished by Mr.. Parker's father. Both
members of the firm are practical jew
elers and watchmakers, having learned
the trade under the watchful eye of the
late Mr.. Parker. Patrons of the store
may rest assured that they will receive
the same courteous treatment as afore-
time,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Other Firemanic Elections.

The companies comprising the
Dover Fire Department. at the annual
election held on Monday night elected
the following officers
Board of Fire Wardens-President
A. j. Titman; vice president, @. H.
Whitehead; foreman, j. HI. Hulsart
assistant foreman, julius Hairhouse
clerk and treasurer, f. W. E. Minder-
mann; executive committee, r. M.
Goodale, j. A. Lyon, S. B. Johnson
representatives to Firemen's Relief
Association, G. @. Hinchman, R. M.
Goodale, E. A. Taylor; steward,
O. H. Whitehead.
Engine Company No. President,
B. F. Spicer; foreman, GA. Nelson /;
assistant foreman, J. Alvin Hagan
clerk, F. S. Hill; treasurer, George
Mann; engineer, Harry s. Peters
first assistant engineer, Marshal Bird
second assistant engineer, Alexander
Shanks; steward, l.. B. Hedden; re-
lief committee, l.. B. Hedden; d. O..
Hathaway, Irwin Myers.
Engine, Company No. 2-President,
W. j. Jennings; foreman, H. D.
Mollers; assistant foreman, J. W.
Hughes; clerk, Charles O. Mase
treasurer. George Pierson; relief
committee, Theodore Woodruff, Will
lam Clancy, George Carhart; en-
gineer, Augustus Shuman; first assist.
ant engineer, William Clancy; second
assistant engineer, Fred Morse stok-
err William Gustin; assistant stoker,
Joseph Duckworth
Protection Hook e. Ladder Com
pany-Foreman,J. W. Rolf assistant
foreman, Emil Kattermann clerk,
Charles K. Ely; treasurer, W. W.
Sickles; steward. Harry Wolfe; relief
committee, W. L. r. Lynd, J. V.
Baker, E. M. Soaring.
W. B. Gillen is chief of the depart.
ment, David Hathaway first assistant
and Henry Dehler, second assistant.
DR.. Charles Freeman Halsted was
re- elected chief of the Highbridge
Fire Department on Monday night
after hard fought contest with ex.
Chief Wentzell. The membership oi
the department is sixty, ffty-five OF
whom voted, the result being a vic
tory for Halsted by a vote of 80 to 26.
Chief Halsted belongs to family o1
firemen. His father, the late william
A. Halsted was for many years 6
member of big Six" famous fire
company in the old New York Volun
teer organization. Later he became
foreman of Resolute Hook G. Ladder
Company, of this city, afterwards
serving as chief of the department The
DR.. s uncle, Harrie A. Freeman wal
also chief of the local department fol-
which he was an enthusiastic aDG
capable worker. DR.. Halsted is the
drill master of the Resolutes at the
present time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
John Edwin Parker's VIII.

On Saturday morning the will of
the late John Edwin Parker was ad-
mitted to probate by Surrogate
Young. After all just debts and fun
eral expenses have been provided for,
he bequeathes 81, 900 to his brother,
William B. Parker; 81, 900 to his sis.
ter, Emma Parker. and $500 to his
sister, Laurette J. Lea. The residue
of the estate Of every nature and kind
is left to his wife. Sarah M. Parker.
Sarah M. Parker, his son, John V. O..
Parker, and son-in-law, Edward P.
Bloom, are named as executors.
By a codicil be directs his executors
to sell his jewelry business to his
son at price to be agreed upon be-
tween the young man and his mother.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Young Baker a Sprinter.

Bravery and pluck on the part Of
Albert Baker, son of Sheriff Charles
A Baker, prevented John Waldron,
a prisoner in the county Jail on a
charge of larceny, from making his
escape about $50 Saturday afternoon.
Wsldron had picked the lock of his
cell and was making for Fort Non
sense when young Baker discovered
him. A hot pursuit of nearly a
half mile followed, the prisoner at
last stumbling over broken stump.
Baker, who was only few feet in
the rear threw himself on the man
who at first showed signs of fight, but
was soon overpowered by the athletic
young fellow. Waldron is an ugly
criminal about forty years old, coming
from Boonton. He recently served
term of five years in States Prison.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Ogden Found in Barn,

Wilberforce Ogden. the missing
divinity student of Chatham was
found yesterday morning by his
father, William W. Ogden in the loft
of the barn on the premises. When
first discovered Ogden refused to come
out from his hiding place. Later he
was coaxed to the house where he is
now under the DOCTORS care. There
is great rejoicing throughout the en-
tire community.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
ST. VIRGILIUS' FAIR
Will Open at Morris Plains TO-mOr-
row and Continue During Next
Week.

week.
Arrangements are completed for the
annual fair Of st. Virgilius church,
Morris Plains, which opens tomorrow
evening and will continue until the
following Monday. One hundred
valuable articles are to be disposed
OF by share or auction. There will be
good music, dancing, singing and
many novel attractions. The program
for tomorrow and next week follows /:
Saturday-Hubert de Lappe, cele-
brated monologue comedian.
Monday-Home talent.
Tuesday-Miss Estelle. .Cecile Craig,
we'll known artistic.
Wednesday-K. of O.. of Jersey City.
Thursday-Piano Recital
Friday-Orange Minstrels.
Saturday-Celebrated Lyceum Quar-
tette.
The tables will be in charge of the
following ladies:
Parish Table-Mrs. Monahan, Miss
McCune, Miss Madden, Miss Horan.
Fancy Table-Miss Elliott, Miss
keegan, Miss Logan. Miss Marie Fay,
Miss Cotton. Miss Higgins.
Refreshment and Grocery Table
Miss Keveling, Mrs. Coyle, Miss Cath
arine Elliott, Mrs. VIM. MoGuinness.
Candy Table-Miss Madden, Mrs.
Logan, Miss Frances Drake.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
FIRE LADDIES ELECTED.
New Presidents, Foremen, Clerks,
ETC., on rlonday Evening for
Another Year.

|
ETC., on rIonday Evening for
Another Year.
On Monday evening in their respee
tive houses the annual election of the
various fire companies was held with
the exception of Resolute Hook &
Ladder Company which elected its
officers week previous. Smokers
followed each election.
INDEPENDENT HOSE CO., NO. 1.
Foreman-J. H. Madigan.
Assistant Foreman-I D. Lyon.
Clerk and treasurer James r..
Voorhees,.
Steward-J. Fred Runyon.
Investigating Committee-Fr Frederick
Day, Q. W. Howell and George W.
Melick.
Auditing ommittee-George Brown
and D. F. Sturgis
Following the election all repaired
to Days where refreshments and
cigars were enjoyed. A social hour
with speechmaking and singing by
that ever popular end man, George
Brown, was thoroughly enjoyed by
all. nne
WASHINGTON ENGINE G. HOSE co., NO. 1 =.
President-Jacob Fl. Wulfers.
Vice President-Arthur H. Meslar.
Foreman-Harry J. Meslar.
Assistant foreman--Paul Leyey.
Clerk-Lewis B. Weeks.
Treasurer-Edward f. Cooney.
Engineer-Patrick G. Ducey.
First assistant engineer-C. A. Muir.
Second assistant engineered. Con-
nors
Stoker-Thomas Kelly.
Steward-Edward S. Jolley.
A bountiful collation. was later
served at Piper's just across the
street.
HUMANE ENGINE & HOSE CO., NO. 2.
President-Harry r. Piper.
Foreman-William Mack.
Assistant foreman-W Ergenzinger.
Olerk-Wllliam Woodruff.
Financial secretary-C. A. Brown.
Treasurer-O. Tiger.
Steward William P. Wiltberger.
Engineer-Abram B. West
First asst engineer-J. W. Lepine.
Second asst engineer-Theo. Irving
Stoker-Fred Gallagher.
BOARD OF FIRE wARDENs.
President-E. A. Quayle.
Foreman-Victor E. Boell.
1st asst foreman-James Donnelly
2nd asst foreman-J. J. A. Owens.
Secretary and treasurer-C. A. Still
we'll. Jr.
Auditing Committee-Daniel s.
Voorhees,, Eugene S. Burke, J. g.
Timmons.
Steward-John Lyons.
FIRST WARD HOSE co.
President-George H. Dalrymple.
Foreman-John Geary.
Assistant foreman-James G. Ducey.
Clerk-John Collins.
Treasurer-Michael Geary.
Steward-Michael e. Vorholz.
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the night and we'll into the morn
ing hours. The sight, say those
who participated, was most grewsome,
causing even the most stout hearted
10 turn aside GiId wish the call to
duty was not so strong or urgent. In
many instances tho current rushed
the bodies SO swiftly past the rescuers
that it was impossible to turn them
aside, and then often, their condition
made the labor of love one of danger
as we'll. By the hardest kind of work
the remains of 5S out of the supposed
60 disintered were recovered although
some were not found until late on
Monday or Tuesday Of this number
= have been identified and re- buried.
The unknown have also been buried.
Undertaken Burroughs had worked
all night to supply pine boxes for the
rescued remains which were placed
upon the green sward in rows, Of
ten surrounded by sorrowing rela-
tives: others who had lost dear ones
who were among the unknown walked
to and fro wringing their hands in
anguish and weeping piteously. While
all the public sympathized On the
both sides of the great galley could
be seen protruding ends of caskets,
while all along the waters mad
course and often well up in the
bushes, or on Cross street and along
Main street could be seen coffin'plates,
handle bars and other mementoes
of the dead
Members of the Madison Council
and Board of Health who had been in
communication with each other dur
ing the night held a joint meeting
at Undertaken Burroughs early on
--onday morning. The council
promptly authorized the Board of |
Health to do whatever they thought
best in the situation which. was a |
most appalling one. mayor Albright, |
Councilmen William F. Redmond,
William T. Brown, Samuel Brandt, and |
members of the Board of Health, DR.. !
Anderson, Charles E. Cook, D. 1. E. !
Vandewater were on the ground :
rendering valuable assistance. Strin-
gent measures were at once taken by ,
the Board of Health as to disinfecting |
the remains which had been recovered,
also the partially open graves so as
to prevent disease or otherwise en-
danger the public.
HILLSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CEMETERY.
1t is not known exactly when
Hillside Cemetery was laid out for
burial purposes; the Oldest headstone
dates pack as far as 1850. 1t ex-
tends from the Lackawanna railroad
track to Main street probably COM
prises five or six acres of land. The
Oldest portion runs to the terrace at
the foot of the hill now only used
occasionally and that by old plot
owners; the new portion runs from
the terrace to Main street; it was
formerly a portion of the Carter es-
tate, now owned by James A. Webb
under whose direction it was laid
out for cemetery purposes in 1885.
The plots as we'll as the culvert |
which runs under the new portion
was laid out under the direction of |
the late Thomas Hughes. formerly
a we'll known civil engineer of Nor
ristown and Madison. The measure
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
CEMETERY WASH-OUT.
Cloud-burst Robs Many Graves--A Night of
Horror at Madison.

"Strange things, the neighbors say,
have happened there;
Wild shrieks have issued from the
hollow tombs,
Dead men have come again, and
walked about,
And the great bell has toll d, unrung.
untouched.
Notonly dead men, " but the remains
of women and children were rudely
torn from their supposed last resting
place in Hillside Cemetery. Madison,
on Sunday night, carried hither and
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15

the town through water, waist deep,
finally succeeding in securing the
assistance of Mr.. Garrison, sexton
of the Presbyterian Church and
superintendent of the cemetery, Pres
ton Burroughs, son and assistant
of Undertaken E. P. Burroughs,
Dougal Mcdonald and others who at
once formed rescuing party. With
lanterns, ropes, pixies and other i'm
plemsnts, the brave work of resouing
the remains was continued through
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Easily Explained.

Man in hammock at summer resort
-"I wonder why the proprietor of
this rlace doesn't keep bees and pro-
vide his own honey. He has every
thing else. -
Man in wooden swing" Because
the mosquito bites are sc thick here
there's no room for the hives. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Heavy Damages to Roads.

Sunday nights storm damaged the
roads in Morristown under city con-
troll $500 to 81, 600. In Madison, the
amount is three times as great while
the damage to the county roads will
probably reach 81, 600 toss, 900.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15

Andrew l.. Cobb, of Parsippany, has
purchased the large barn on the land
sold to the Jersey City Water Supply
Co., and is moving it up to the west
of his residence. He is also building
dam preparatory to changing the
water system.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15

Much sport is being enjoyed by
those who are fortunate enough to
have access to the fishing in Silver
Lake, near Denville. One day last
week William Stevenson, a boy eleven
years old, landed five-pound bass.
and Charles Minard. one weighing
three and half pounds.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
Foreman John II. Madigan.

John H. Madigan, who was the
unanimous choice of Independent
Hose Company for it's highest office
at the annual election on Monday
night came to Morristown from
Pa, in 1891, succeeding
Horace G. Wolfe as manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-08-15
A Letter from DIR. Erdman.

A letter received from the Rev. DR.
Erdman by an official of the South
Street Presbyterian Church says;
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01
RISMARK
 MURDERED
 BY A BOY,

Biz niomeles Island, (Isussian). Mar 24. = Bismark, the first white man who has ever attempted to winter on the islands, was shot today by Sa ed- e-uk, a thirteen year old boy.
 Bislnurk had lived with his ''wom- ans" family all winter, but her widow .L mother, We-a- ki-se- uk, had become so disagreeahle, that ho severed his domestic ties, and began to move Into another house. Hehad succeeded in moving about half of his goods, whom the boy, at the lnstigation of his moth er, surprised him by firing at him with s rife. His first shot took affect In Bismark's arm, and the second in his leg, but the third, struck him in the head, killing him instantly.
 The woman and her son, arc con- domn.ul by the natives. They say Sa- d-le-uk has been a bad boy, and de- serves to he killed.
 l,ismark w,.s & boat-stcarer from the steam whaler, "Wm. Bayless". He landed hero ill October with Il small outfit of flour, sugar, etc, and still. Buthis still w,ls not success From the natives, he procured another, with which he has been successful In dis tilllng a crude alcohol from fermented flour, sugar, and lnolasses. With this "tono-ok," and his trade goods" he had succeeded In accommodating quite quantity of ivory, furs, and boots. Some think that tho prospect of pos sersing these may havc influenced the woman to pan his murder.
 Bismark wns kind and generous man, aud well liked by the natives.
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01
After
 Muk iuk tux
 With An AK.

A Cape Espenber5 naive by the name If Muk -i-uk- tuk + in town He has an ugly gash cut over his right ry. nntl is telling his tale of woe to every one he meets. He assert, tbat one of the white men winteril E nc,r EsIsn- berg cn the stranded ba ge Nome C- ty" stole a fox from his trap. Meeting this wl.ite rnan, when C ming tu tho Cape, he demanded his fox skin. This accusation so eniage,l the white man, that ho punched him ill the face with an ax, cutting a gash above his eye. He then drew back the ax, .n,l was in the act of striking him i'll the ;tlce with the edge of it, when Muk-i 'lk tux grabbed tho hundo with both hands and twisted It out of his grasp. He seems to think that his lilo was in great danger. "The man With an uX' has not been heard from.
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01
Battle with
 WalruS.

In ed -leet Island, c'Small Diom"les")
 Nov. 5th., On Nov. lst., large herd of walrus took refuge on tho ls- lund near the village After they had cllmb:d up the steep hill-sides, the people got between them and the sea and began battle which lustcd two days, and resulted in the slaughter of almost the entire herd. Fearing the report of guns.would stampede them, only lances were used. As tue herd was composed principally of lsrge bull walrus, many of the struggles were very exciting, but resulted ill no cas. ualties to the natives. A few walrus which escaped to the sea were pursued in skin bouts, and killed. No attempt will bc made to dry the skins at this season of the year They will be used for food along with the meat. This "blg catch" at the close of nnviga- ton. will insure the people of both islands against "starving times dur ing the long winter months
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01

 QUITO SEA.
Na-tax-ite Ninety-six Hours Without
 Food.
His Own Story,

On January go th., Nc tax lte, q young seal hunter was carried out tc se,l by m eastcrly wind. AS he was known to have got into the wnter while trying to get to the shore-ice, his people and relatives thought the chances for his saving himself were decidedly against him. Adrlft on the ice with wot clothing and no food, they knew that he would freeze to denth in few hours should tho wind swing to tho north. Fortunately for him tho east wind held on, and the temperature WAS IS above zero during the night. During the next few days tbe weather was thick and dis.sgreeable, and the wind off shore Tho people thought the current would carry him north of the Dlomedes Islands. At his home he was mourned for, as one dead.
 Five weeks later, when he put in his appearance at tho mission. 1t scem- cd as though one had returned from the dead. But seeing that & Diomedes Eskimo accompanied him, tho manner of his rescue was evident.
 This Is his story as given to the Bull letin-
 When I arose about daylight, Jan. go tn, found 2 gentle south east wind blowing. The drifting foes wore grinding against the shore ice, 50 my brother and l concluded to take a chance on 1t with tho other people who were already going towards 1t.
 Without . bite of break fast, threw my rifle, seal spear. snow shoes, and "ok ha = nuk", - zeal skin hunting bag containing harness for dragging seal, thong for spear, floating grnpple and gut water coat, on my back, took one handful of dried apples (rnw) for lunch, and started. l woro short seal water boots. deer leg socks, and mits, light suit of under wear, seal skin pantaloons. two ar te- gas, - one lawn and the other muskrat, and a knit cap.
 The shore ice. was about threo miles wide. Reaching tho edge of it., we had no trouble Tn getting on the floating fields that were drifting northward at tho rate of two miles per hour.
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01
OVER THE ICE
 FROM ASIA.
Spts,inl to the Bulletin.

Special to the Bulletin.
 East Cape, Siberia. Mar. 15, 1909 "A party of ten Russian prospectors were landed from schooner ut Indian Point in October. They art now pros pecting and stalking the region in that vicinity.
 An Indian Point native, while seal- ing recently, discovered two strange men hiding among the leo hummocks. Fearing from their movements that they were trying to kill him, he open ed fire upon them and killed ono. The other man escaped. They are s'lppos- ed to be from the American side.
The Eskimo bulletin., 1902-05-01
First Whale
 Killed.

Tho first whale of the season wan harpooncd to-day, May, II, by We-u- ho- na 8 canoe. It is c calf. = about 80 feet long. The natives pnnctllrrl 1t with i hnrpoons, to each of which wore attached 6 seal pokt.s, when Al urc- -suk gave it the death-thr'.at with Lis lance
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-25
OCEAN FREIGHTS,

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, per
100 pounds, 25c; to New York, per 100
pounds. zoe to dock; 2Sc lightered; to
Philadelphia, per bale, 81; Baltimore,
ST.
FOREIGN DIRECT-Bremen 23c;
Hamburg, 23c; Barcelona, 35c; Rotter-
dam, zoe.
INDIRECT-Gothenb CSC; Reval
(via Hamburg), st. Petersburg, 39c
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight, active
to Baltimore, $3.50; to Philadelphia
$4.75; to New York, $3.50; to Portland
$6.25.
LUMBER-By Steam-Savannah tc
Baltimore, So; to P. r. r., or B. and O.
docks. $3.50; to Philadelphia, Is 2-S per
cwt a pounds to foot) to New York
$500 per Nj to dock; nghtered, $6.75; to
Boston, to dock, 1915.
NAVAL STORES-The market is
dull; medium size vessels. Rosin-
Cork. for orders. rs Cd per barrel of $40
pounds, and per cent. primage. Spir-
its-3s cd per 40 gallons gross, and s
per cent. primage. Larke vessels rosin.
Is Sd spirits, 3s 3D. Steam, lie per 100
pound on rosin, 211hc on spirits, Sa-
vannah to Boston, and 91hc on rosin,
and 19c on spirits to New York
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-25
FLORIDA.

A bad shooting affair occurred near
Gran6in in Putnam county Saturday
night, resulting in the probably fatal
wounding of Morrison Goodson, a well
known citizen. r. w Wilson, the ne
gro who shot Mr.. Goodson, was follow
ed by a posse who overlook him
at negro church. He was ordered to
thrown up his hands, but reached for
his pistol instead when DR.. Carlos Wall
fired two loads OF buckshot into his
breast. killing him instantly. Investi-
cation developed that Wilson was a
member and probably an organizer of
the St Josephs Aid Society, one of the
tenets Of which is Opposition to the
whites" Cards and other literature of
the order were found among Wilson s
effects and it is believed that he head
ed for the church after shooting Mr..
Goodson in order to get the aid of
other members of the society.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-25
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Chicago. June 24.-Markets on the
Board Of Trade were badly mixed to-
day. Whereas yesterday everything
had an upward trend. to-day each pit
was at variance with the others. Ma
nipuiation seemed 10 be 10 blame for
the irregularity OF action and the ner-
vousness of traders. Every Dit had
quick turns. now strong, now weak
The gossip that one elevator had Julv
wheat IN control, that the Gates crowd
had July corn .cornered. that July oats
were being strongly advanced bv ma
nipulation and that the packing house
interests were aruhcially booming pro-
visions made the outsiders fght shv y,
the pits and left most Of the bushes
20 the professionals. After strsineS
huctuafions July wheat closed q shade
nltllFf, 9uiy corn ~ higher, sepfember
corn se up, and July oats 10 bigber
Provisions closed Sc lower 20 49,
higher.