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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09

the nominee Of his party tor State
Senator, in 1888.
He was reelected to Congress in
1900 by plurality of l, 644, defeating
Judge Herr, the Republican candi-
date, Mr.. Salmon was of genial dis
position and numbered among his
friends many who were opposed to
him politically.
For the first time in its history the
House of representatives met on
Monday with three desks covered with
flowers and draped in black in men,
ory of deceased members.
Congressman Parker formally an
nounced the death of his colleague,
the Hon. Joshua S. Salmon. He paid
a high tribute to the ability and inte-
gritty of Mr.. Salmon and stated that at
a later time he would ask that a day
be set aside for eulogies. He presented
a resolution lamenting the death of
Mr.. Salmon, and providing that a
committee Of the house attend the
funeral.
Speaker Henderson appointed as
members of the committee, in addi-
tion to the members of the New Jer-
sey delegation, Messrs, Graft, III. /;
Lloyd Missouri; Nevin, Ohio Claude
Kitch.n, North Carolina, and Ball,
Texas.
AS a further mark of respect the
house adjourned.
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Eiremen Thanked.

At meeting of the Vestry of the
Church of the Redeemer held Thurs
day evening, May lst, last, the fol-
lowing was passed unanimously:
"Resolved That the Rector, War
dens, and Vestrymen of the Church of
the Redeemer again extend their sim
cere thanks to the members of the
Fire Department for their most effec-
tive work in preventing a more disas-
trous confagration than that which
occurred on April 30th last.
Resolved, That the treasurer draw
$50 from the parish funds to be for
warded to the treasurer of the Morris.
town Fire Department Charitable
Association as an additional indica-
tion of our appreciation.
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Fighting Fire Illustrated.

The Exempt FiremeD's Association
of this city has arranged with Charles
7. Hill, of New York, to exhibit his
stereopticon views and moving pic
lures of actual fires illustrating his
talk on fighting fire. The modern
methods of extinguishing fires will
be shown with pictures of number
of fires where the laddies had to do
long and severe work. Among the
pictures to be exhibited one series
will show the alarm, hitch. run, en-
gines, water towers, and fire boats
in action. Tickets may be obtained
of members of the Association or at
Henry M. Smiths drug store.
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LOWe-Pruden.

Miss Maggie M. Pruden, daughter
of Mrs. Annie E. and the late George
o. Pruden, formerly of Passaic Town
ship, this county, was married at her
mothers home, % Prince street,
Orange, on Thursday evening, May l.,
to Alanson r. Lowe, of Sherman, Pa.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence'of immediate relatives of the
family, by Rev. DR.. John f. Patter-
son, pastor of the Central Presby terian
Church of Orange.
The wedding march from Lohen-
grin was played by Miss Ella @.
Walling, of Milburn,, cousin of the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe will reside in
Sherman, Pa.
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N ]. Exempt Firemen's Assn.

The sixteenth annual convention of
New Jersey Exempt Firemen's AS
sociation will be held in Trenton on
Wednesday, May 81. A banquet will
follow the convention. A unique and
pretty souvenir has been selected by
those in charge of the convention ar
rangements. The design is in the
form of an individual butter dish,an
circling about the inside is the in
scription:
Sixteenth Annual Convention of
the New Jersey Exempt Firemen s
Association, Trenton, May 81. 1902. +"
In the centre of 1.-THE inscription is
painted hand engine. 1t is thought
there will be between 300 and 400
delegates at the convention. John j.
Ready of East Orange, will preside,
and Elias K. Leslie, of Trenton, will
be secretary. 1t is expected most of
the State officers will be reelected.
The last convention was held in
Bayonne.
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CONGRESSMAN SALMON DEAD
Funeral Services at Boonton 2:3o
Tomorrow.

The sudden death of Congressman
Salmon which occurred at his home in
Boonton early on Tuesday morning was
a shock to his colleagues at Washington
and to his constituents of the Fourth
Congressional District and to his friends
and neighbors of Boonton and Morris
town, Mr.. Salmon when last in town
complained of ill health but no one
dreamt that his death was SO near at
hand. He arose early and was expect
ing to be present at the opening of the
Morris County Court, where he was ex-
pected to represent clients in an impor-
tant case; while dressing he was stricken
with apoplexy, dying almost instantly.
The members of the Morris County
Bar Association will attend the fun
eral services which will be held in
the Boonton Presbyterian Church at
half past two tomorrow, leaving the
court house, in carriages at 10. 40
O. clock.
Mr.. Salmon was born near Mt. Olive
Feb. Q, 1916 and was one of the best
known lawyers in this section He was
educated in the seminaries of Char
lotteville, NY, and Schooleys Noun
tain, N. j., studied law with the late
Charles E. Soofield, of Jersey City,
matriculated in the Albany Law
School where he was graduated in
1878 with the degree of LII. D. In
March of that year he was admitted
as an attorney and counselor to the
bar of New York, and in November,
1875 as an attorney in New Jersey.
He afterwards became a counselor,
and on December 21st, 1894 he was
admitted as an attorney and counse
lor of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Always an influential member of
the Democratic party, in March, 1898,
he was appointed by Gov. Werts as
Prosecutor of the Pleas for Morris
County, serving a full term of five
years. On April 1st, 1897, he opened
an office in Morristown, and he di-
vided his time between that and the
Boonton office, having a son in each.
AS citizen, Mr. Salmon has always
been active and influential in the well
fare and advancement of the place of
his residence, substantially support
ing its leading institutions and liber
ally encouraging its worthy enter
prises. He had served as one of the
directors of the Boonton National
Bank since it's organization in 1890.
In 1876 hs was elected a member Eof
the City Council of Boonton and held
that office for six years. In 1877 he
was elected member of the House
of Assembly. He was counsel for the
Board of Chosen Freeholders of Nor
ris County from 1880 until 1898, has
been counsel for the town of Boonton,
and for various townships in Morris
County. He was the Democratic
didate for County Clerk in 1878, and
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Bernardsville f. C.has arrang-
ed the following games for May and
June: May II, Orange Field Club /;
May "a, Millbrook, Newark; May 30,
Dominican 9. Y M. A., of Newark,
morning and afternoon; June 7, o. N.
T., Newark; June 4, Ben Hur A. G.,
Newark; June 21, Brookside f. O. !;
June 2S. Sterling F.C., Newark.
The base ball team of Talmadge's
School easily defeated the Seneca A.
@. composed of Maple Avenue School
players on the Field Club diamond
Monday afternoon sby the score of
IA. The feature of the game was a
home run by Wilmerding, the Tai
madge School pitcher.
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Rockaway Players Victorious.

Last Friday evening at the White
meadow club house near Rockaway
the whist team of that town defeated
a team from Morristown by three
points.
The game was close and exciting
throughout. During the intermission
between the playing of the original
and duplicate boards refreshments
and cigars were enjoyed. The scores
we're:
First Table-Dr. Clifford Mills and
N. @. Toms, 10; Mahlon Hoagland
and Clarence Beach, s.
Second Table-C. f. Wilson and J..
Fred Runyon, a; George W. Sickle
and Brook Davey, H.
Third Table-Amos Pruden and
Frederick DeCoster. II; DR.. Flagg
and Joseph Hinchnan, 10.
Fourth Table-John Mills and j. G.
Bray, z; Thomas Hoagland and
George Gerard, 4.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09
MEMORIAL FAIR.
Largely Attended as Usual and
Great Success.

Mirth and festivity reigned during
the hours of the annual fair given We'd
nesday afternoon and evening by the
ladies interested in the management Of
Memorial Hospital. A larger attend
ance than last year, made the event even
a greater SUCCESS. McAlpin Hall GER
tainly presented most attractive ap-
earance' The cake and candy table was
in charge of Miss Young and Miss
Hurlbut; Mrs. A. Ct. Ropes, Mrs. Frank
lin and Mrs Fayette Smith looked after
the table containing household articles,
Miss Cutler, Mrs. Ridley Watts were in
charge of the doll table. mystery
Table" by which the curiosity of all were
were aroused was in charge of Mrs.
Marsh and Miss Thomas; Mrs. Kip,
Miss Kip and Miss Bushnell looked
after the pillows and table covers. The
toy table was in care of Mrs Williams
while Mrs. Watson presided at the table
laden with fancy vases. The fan table
was in charge of Mrs. Webb and Miss
Holden. Miss Lewis assisted at the
lemonade table while the various tables
covered with fancy articles were in
charge of Mrs. McCarroll, Miss Julia
Cutler, Miss Swords, Miss Irene Wal
ker, Miss Forsythe, Miss Lidgerwood,
the Misses Waterbury, Miss Emery,
Miss Margaret Hoyt, Miss Adams, Miss
Alice Foote, Miss Dobbins, Miss Owen
Miss Bryce, Miss Lord, Miss White and
Mrs. Dwight. Up stairs Frank Piersou
delighted the children with his magic
tricks during the afternoon and evening
while the club swinging of Philip H.
Day and the recitations and readings of
Clarence King were much appreciated.
Supper was served under the charge of
Mrs. w. F. Day assisted by number
of young ladies. About $1400 was real
led.
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The Day After.

Mayor ELECT Reed: II don't know
how it happened; judging from the
result, I am of the opinion that it was
the peoples election.
q Robert D. Foote: "It cannot be ex-
planned.
Ex-Judge Cutler: II stated to the
Chronicle when the polls closed that
Reed majority would be 475. was
in hopes we would do better in the
Second Ward''
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09
M.F.C.7-steven's Undergraduates 4

In drizzling rain and with cold
east wind blowing across the diamond
that made more than one crank
shiver, the opening game at the Field
Club was played Saturday afternoon
The contest was slow and devoid of
interest throughout.
Mattress, who twirled the first four
innings for the visitors tossed them in
like farmer pitching hay. Smithson
who succeeded him was speedy and
accurate. For the home team the
pitching of Cochran and the all
around work of DR.. Glazebrook on
second base is worthy of notice.
Score by innings: r. h. e
M. F. O., $1,000 900 x-7 3 2
Stevens u, 0003 30 IA 4 4
atteries-Natress, Smithson and
Simmons; Howell, Cochran and Ford.
Umpire-Mr. Meeker.
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Dover Republican.
BOonton Republican.

The entire Republican ticket was
elected by good majorities.
Those elected were the genial and
efficient E. A. Backer, mayor; Messrs.
James V. Beam, G. N. Vincent,
Hudson Blanchard and E. B. Morton,
councilmen; George E. Fisher, clerk.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09
Civil Service Examination.

A civil service examination will be
held for clerks and carriers for the
Morristown Post Office on May 3lst.
Applications must be filed with the
secretary of the local Civil Service Board
OF or before May 10th.
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Games Tomorrow.

Morristown II. S. VS. Madison Fl. S.
at Madison.
Morristown School VS.. Poly Prep. -
at Morristown. Game called at 2. 45
p. m.
Morris Academy VS.. St. Georges
Hall at Summit; game called at 8
pm.
Morrlstown F. O. VS. Cap and Gown
Club of Princeton ON Field Climb dia-
mond; game called at $50. p. m.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09
SETTLING
D A Y
Opinions as to Whose Victory
twas Differ.

Ex Alderman Reeds Majority Stun
ner-r1r. Burke's Smiling IL Told
You so"-Other Democratic Candi-
dates in on Heavy SweIl-However
all are for Sewers, and the Best
interests of the Town.
Election day dawned bright and
extraordinarily good Republican
weather-but as in dry weather all
signs fail, so they did on Tuesday.
Some say it was because there was too
much water in the air-then the
result is explained by others who said
twas "gas;" then again it was whis-
pered that the atmosphere was so
heavily charged with electricity"
that many Republican voters were
unable to reach the polls, while there
were telephone stories afioat to
such an extent it is claimed that
G. o. P. hacks could not be called to
assist the would-be voter to reach
polling place.
Then again it was plain to be seen
that "this is my chance to get hunk"
was the shibboleth of more than one.
Be as it may, the result was
surprise to all. There was no dis
turbanoe at the polls and as was the
case when Mayor Fox was elected in
1900, the "vest pocket vote was in
evidence, scratching was INDUCED in
to greater degree than usual thus
enabling those exercising the right of
franchise to pay off many old scores.
Official election returns on fourth
page.
Dover Republican.
Dover went Republican electing for
recorder, G. H. Benedict; alderman,
Thomas Baker; councilman. G. H.
Bennet and John Moller by substantial
majorities.
The vote on the proposed. issue of
$40, 900 supplementary water bonds
was, for the issue 3S6 votes as against SO
in opposition.
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n. S. 1S; Academy Ia

A rather loosely played game of ball
was seen on the diamond of the Morris
town School Tuesday afternoon. The
Academy nine started off well but the
players during the middle of the game
fumbled and muffed everything they
attempted to stop.
Score by innings:
r. h.
MS. 0 3 / 672 ks 12 13
NJ. A. / 6 l 2 0 0 0-l2 10 8
Batteries-Knapp, Wattles and Behr,
Bates and Hoagland. Umpire, Mr..
Dawley.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-05-09

The rooms on the second and third
floors of the Mansion House have been
repapered,
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With respect,
II. @. PITNEY,
Pre- ST.


AS the fire committee offered no
recommendation, Alderman Hurting
insisted that something should be
done at once and finally the commun-
ication was referred back to the Fire
Committee for report next month.
The report of the town treasurer
showed receipts from all sources to be
500, 710; disbursements, $40, $40, leav-
ing balance of $40, 039. SO.
The following bills were ordered
paid: Poor, $50. 20; finance, 81, 1874. 93 /;
Board of Health, $40O; streets, 81, 243 :
55; fire, 1896. 55; police, $70S. .28; street
lamps, 81, Oil. 35; printing, $368. 70.
The Board of Engineers recon-
mended the election of T. H. DAILY as
a member of Washington Engine
Company, which recommendation
was later concurred in.
Alderman Reeve moved that a
note of $4,000. due May 7, and an
other of $1,000, due May II, be re-
newed for thirty days. He also moved
that new thirty day note for 1000
be made.
Alderman Belby stated that he had
conferred with the officials of the
Lackawanna r. R. in regard to erect
ing a platform at the station for use
in case of fires in neighboring towns
when the local department. might be
needed. The company has expressed
it's willingness to erect platform
but refused to keep a car in readiness.
Alderman Reeve possessed list of
over four hundred delinquent poll tax
payers and moved that something
should be done. Although consider
able talk was INDUCED in over the
matter nothing definite was accom-
DlishAd
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ALDERMEN in SESSION.
Brief Meeting Friday Evening-Aque-
duct Company to Lay Larger rIains.

Brief Meeting Friday Evening-Aque-
duct Company to Lay Larger rlains.
The usual routine business was
transacted at the May meeting of the
Aldermen Friday evening. A lively
discussion however, over the enlarge
ment of water mains in certain parts
of the city caused little excitement
Alderman Belby presented a COM
munication from the Morris Aqueduct
Company which read as follows.
Morristown, N. j., May 1, 1909.
James f. Belby, ESQ.,,
Chairman Fire Committee,
Board of Aldermen,
Morristown, New Jersey.
Dear Sir In compliance with the
suggestion made by you during our
interview of, the goth ult., we beg to
say that we are quite willing to
grant,,yo2r request to lay large main
in Market street, from Macculloch
avenue to the Green, also to lay a
large main in Western avenue.
You also expressed the desire for
a schedule giving the size of water
mains in the streets of Morristown,
and we hand you herewith such a
schedule corrected to date. We would
remind you that at the meeting of the
Board of Aldermen held on June 4th,
1897. George W. Howell, (then City
Engineer) presented written report
upon "The Water Supply of Morris
town in it's Relation to Fire Service, I"
accompanied by a map showing the
system of water-mains throughout the
town. This report, with map, was
handed to the Town Clerk to be
placed on file.
With respect,
1t n DTTNEV
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The reports from the delegates who
were In attendance at the National
American McAll Convention held in
this city last week are to the effect
that 1T was the most successful gath
erlng OF the kind ever held in this
country. We take the liberty of pub
fishing a letter received from Mrs.
harvey, the general secretary, also
brief account of the work. The lat
ter was unavoidably crowded out last
week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-08-15

W. L. Turner, overseer road link
LCakesville and Augusta road, grant
ed privilege use Communication money
collected by him, erecting sign posts
and mile posts on said road.
Sheriff, acting for the board, re-
quired to sell convict Jim Wiley, col
ored, for fine $25 and all costs.
DR., NJ L. Batson employed to at
tend one county prisoners at $40 per
year, payable semi-annually.
Tax collectors report insolvent
and delinquents, allowed to-wit:
State tax, s43.6S; county tax,
s79 80 polls, s7O6.
Geo. Miller employed to repaint
courthouse and Jail for $50, he to fur
nish the material and do the work.
f. NJ. Jenkins placed on pauper
list, SO per month.
Allowances, @. b. and J. fund:
A. s. Miller, sl9.61, lumber, etc. ;,
bridge.
Geo. d. Barnard & Co., s35, litho
bonds.
s. R. Mckay, express, 81, litho
bonds.
]. W. McInnis, 81. 10, sundries fur
nished Jail.
W. r. Cochran, sl12, lumber and
hauling same Lone Branch bridge.
]. J. MoInnis, $50 10, feeding pris-
oners.
School fund:
r. D. Cochran, enumeration of edu-
cable children, s63. 46.
General county fund;
W. W. Valley, I. c., supreme court
cost, D. a. Blodgett, ct al VS. W.
W. Valley, L. O., 800. 50.
G. Helveston, J. p, inquest, burial
expenses, etc., Siah Jefferson, de-
ceased, oolored, 1913. A.
Y. D. westerfleld postage and reg
istration, 50,
Usual allowance to members and
officers:
J. D. Turner, $3.50; @. P. Smith,
50 80: W. @. Roberts, SO; John Mo
Intosh, So 20; Q. o. Backstrum, 50 60 i;
W. W. Valley. 81 S. r. Mckay, $6.
Board adjourned till first Monday
in September, 1909.
@. P. SMITH, President.
S. r. M'KAY, CLERK.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-08-15

was looking after business at the
court house few days since.
I The teachers Institute will convene
Monday next and probably continue
throughout the week. Superintend-
emit Dorsett has notified all teachers
and a full attendance is earnestly de-
sired.
Mr.. Eubanks of Vernal, was visit
ing in our town Saturday and judg-
ing from the nature of the attraction
we expect to see him often in future.
Deputy Sheriff Breland went on
still hunt Saturday and thinks he sue
ceeded in capturing a wild cat. y
The strange part of the matter is
| that the beast was caught with three
little kittens right in town and it is
believed they scratched several of our
bold hunters before Mr.. Breland came
to the rescue.
The telephone exchange building is
now completed and the line will
shortly be in operation.
We have it upon good 6utority that
Leakesville will soon see another
large business building in course of
construction.
Among other knights of the
Grip" who were here during the
week were Mr.. NJ. NJ Meyer of Mo
bio, with the Armour Packing Co.,
and Mr.. I. o. Young, selling grain
for the we'll known firm of Cleveland
Bros, of Mobile.
We are informed that while the
train on the Vinegar Bend and
Leakesville Railroad was at Turner's
Station Saturday a fiat car broke
loose and ran to the end of the line
where it ditched itself-fortunately
doing no other damage.
Mr.. Hardy Mills, accompanied by
his physician, Dr. Batson, left yester
day for Mobile, where he will take
the X-ray treatment. This is said to
effect some wonderful results and
Hardy's many friends unite in hoping
he may thus be restored to health.
As result of their teams running
away and smashing things up, two
drummers had to walk into Leakes-
Vile Tuesday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-08-15
M'KAY-BUFKIN.

The marriage of Mr.. Richmond Nc.
Kay and Miss linda Bufkin took place
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at
the home Of the brides uncle, Mr..
John Thornton, in Sandersville. Rev.
A. G. Ferguson of Vernal, Miss, Off
dated
Mr.. Mckay is a bookkeeper for
Thomas g. Co., an extensive mercan
tile establishment at Merrill, Miss.
His bride is popular and charming
young woman who has many friends
to congratulate her. The happy young
couple came at once to Laurel and
took the southbound train for their
home in Merrill.
We take the above from our es-
teemed contemporary, The Laurel
Chronicle. Mr.. Mckay is well and
favorably known here and we Join
with his many friends in wishing he
and his chosen companion a life of
prosperity and usefulness and above
all, one of continued mutual love and
respect.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-08-15
snall. Eating in England.

The statement at meeting Of the
British branch of the Church pastoral
aid society that poverty drives girls
to collect and cat snails as food is
based on a misunderstanding. Among
the poorer classes of the west coun.
try, writes a correspondent, snails are
esteemed as dainty and nourishing
eating. They are euphemisticsIy
known as wall fish"
During the autumn and winter men
go from garden to garden collecting
snalls for sale and food. The usual
mode is to boil the snails, and. crack.
ing the shells, 10 eat them, spiced
with pepper ard salt, with bread
Their flavor is very delicate. BY ath
letes and footballers inheriting an
eient ideas of training they are speci
ally favored as strengthening the
wind" and stamina.
Indeed. the medicinal value OF
snails in respiratory affections rests
on centuries of belief. DR.. Bulleyn
court physician to Henry VIII, wrote
that "Spayles broken from theiI
shells and sodden in whyte wine with
oyle and sugar are very wholesome
for straightnesse of the lungs and cold
cough. London Chro2icle
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-08-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF 4HE INTERIOR,
LAND OFF1cs AT JACKSON, Miss,
Aug. 7, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof IN
support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Circdlt
Clerk Greene county, at Leakesville,
Miss, on September ~, 1902, VIZ;
Abner Hollimon, II. L. No. 2S62s,
for the south half of southwest quar-
ter, and northwest quarter of sout h
west quarter, and southwest quarter
of northwest quarter, section 20,
township l north, range . west, st.
Stephens Meridian.
He namesi the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Elias Mills, Alb Naples, Pink Bran
nan, Peter Hays. all of Donovan,
Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS,
If Register.