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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28


The First One, Though Alive, Was
Looked Upon as Dead.
Tho one romantic complication III the
life of the late Machiavelli Of China,
Ii Hung Chang, is amusing or tragic
according as one may choose to look
at it.
Earl Ii early in his distinguished
career took a wife, During the Tai
ping rebellion his wife had to fly to the
interior for safety, where she lived for
many months without communicating
with her husband. The Chinese states-
man meanwhile, thinking his wife had
persisted with other victims in the mas
sacre, enlisted the sympatfiies Of the
emperor, who ordered d magnificent
funeral. The empty coffin was follow
ed to the grave with all pomp and
ceremony Of state by III Hung Chang
and representatives Of the emperor
After period Of mourning Iii Hung
Chang took unto himself another wife
and settled down again to domestic
felicity.
Then the first wife appeared She
had narrowly escaped the massacre
and had been living with her family.
Mrs. Chang No. / took exception to
Mrs, Chang No. 2 and wished to be
reinstated as principal wife, for the
law Of China does not allow poIygamy.
Ii Hung Chang was in great stew
In despair he applied to the emperor
The emperor said Mrs. Chang No.
had been accorded state funeral
Therefore, to all intents and purposes,
she was dead, and he advised his min
lister to ignore her, which he did AS
women are treated as mere chattels in
China, the first wife did not demur,
but went back to her family, among
whom she died.--New York World.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
The Raalsing shark.


The ferocity of sharks is not necessa,
rily in proportion to their size. For eX-
ample. there is the great basking shark,
so called because of its habit of lying
motionless at the surface of the water
1T often attains length Of nearly forty
feet. but its teeth are small compare
lively, and it probably never attacks
man, depending upon small fishes and
crustacea for it's diet. Another name
for this species is ''sail fish," because
Of Its great back fin, which shows out
of the water like sail when it is
basking.
Although sluggish ordinarily and cas-
ily harpooned, 1t exhibits great activity
and enormous strength when struck,
diving Immediately to the bottom and
requiring a great length Of rope to hold
it. These basking sharks are caught
for their livers or the coast Of Iceland,
and the oil obtained is used 70 adulter-
ate cod liver OIL
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
In Chancery of New Jersey,
To Robert w. Elliott, Thomas d. Conyngham
and Redmond ConI ngham:

To Robert w Elliott, Thomas D. Conyngham
and Redmond ConS ngham:
BY virtue OF an order of the Court OF Chan
Gerry of New Jersey, made on the day OF the
date hereof, In a cause wherein Helen II .
ConynghAm Is complainant, and you and 9th
ers are defendants, yCn are required 20 appear
and plead, demur or answer to the complain
ants bill on or before the tenth day of March
next, or the said bill will be taken as confessed
against you.
'rhe said bill is filed for the foreclosure of q
certain mortgage made by jefferson Iron Com
pany tosHelen H Conyngham, dated the nine
teenth day of August, one Thousand eight hun
dred and eighty-nine, covering lands IN the
township OF Jefferson, in the County of Morris
and State of New Jersey; and you. the said
Robert w. Elliott, Thomas -. Conyngnam
and Redmond Conyngham are made deien-
dants because you respectively, as directors DI
said jefferson Iron Company, claim on account
OF the alleged forfeiture Of the charter ~ said
/ Company to be jointly or in commen with the
other directors, trustees of the property Of
said company. including the premises describ'
1 ed in said bill and thereby claim 20 have some
Hen upon or interest upon in said mOrtgaged
| premises. ~
VAN BUSKIRK g PARKER,
Solicitors of COMPLAINANT,
PlO. Address, 10 Exchange Place,
| 3o67 Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

Man uses the same elementary gases
as nature does, with others that she
does not employ with the same inten-
ton. Both use oxygen for sustaining
combustion. but nature uses it system
atically for construction, which man
does not. Man uses hydrogen for COM
bustion, as nature does but not for
construction. Man takes advantage Of
nitrogen for concentration of energy.
Nature takes the same advantage, by
which nitrogen, though negative, be-
comes the most important of vital
structures. But she does more. She
makes nitrogen constructive as well
as Commemorative. an art man has not
attained. Longmans Magazine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
THE SINFUL BROTHER.


He Was Good Man, but Didn't Hold
Family Prayers.
1t was Mt certain church meeting
and the good bishop was calling for re
ports. He had rather stern, sharp
manner which sometimes Jared little
on the nerves of the more timid BY
and by he came to Brother b., lay
delegate.
N''Brother b., what is the spiritual con
dition Of your church," demanded the
bishop brislIly
Il consider it good" said the brother
"What makes you think it is goodg
went on the bishop.
"Well, the people are religious. That's
what makes me think So
"What Go you call religious? Do they
have family prayer?p
"Some of them do, and some do not
.Do you mean to say that man may
Nbe Christian and not hold family
prayer?'
eyes, sir: think So"
"Do you hold family prayerg'
Eyes, sir returned the brother quiet
".
"And yet you think a man may be a
Christian and not hold family prayer n
II have a brother who is d better
man than am who does not hold fam
lily prayer"
'sANhat makes you think he is better
man than you are?"
Everybody says so, and know he
isl
'sWhy does not your brother, If he is
such good man, hold family prayer?
Numbered the bishop.
"He has no family" meekly answer
ed the brother Harper's.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

Estate of James 5. Stearns deceased.
PURSUANT to the order of the Surrogate
i of the County of Morris, made on the 9TH
day OF February, A. D., one Thousand nine
hundred and two notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against the estate of
James S. Stearns late OF the County of Morris,
deceased, to present the same. under oath or
affirmation to the subscriber on or before the
firth day of November next, being nine months
from the date of said order; and any creditor
neglecting to bring In and exhibit his, her or
their claim, under oath or affirmation, within
the time so limited will be forever barred of
his. her or their action therefore against the
Executors.
Dated the fifth day OF February, A. D. 1902.
JOHN =. vREELAND, Morristown, Nj.
IRA B. WHEELER, Elizabeth. N. j. s26s
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
70 CONSUMPTIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means after suffering for
several years with severe lunR affection.
anxious to make known tvfhis fellow sufferers
the means of cure. To those who desire IL. he
will cheerfully seud Gree Of CHARGE COPY Of
the prescription used, which they Will find a
sure cure for Consumption, Asthma, catarrh,
Bronchitis and All throat and lung Tialadles
He hopes all sufferers Will try his remed as
Il Ia Invaluable Those desiring the prescrip.
tim, which will cost them nothing andEnay
prove n blessing, will please address, Rev
EDWARD A WILSON Brooklvn.N X. 3Q0S
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

Constantinople, Feb. IS. Warrants
have been issued for the arrest Of
Princes Lutfullah and Sabahaddin,
sons Of Damad Mahmud Pasha, the
suItan's brother-in-law, and other
prominent Turkish fugitives, who are
charged with organizing at the princes
headquarters in Paris conspiracy to
overthrow the sultan, Abdul Hamid.
They will probably be sentenced to
death by default, as was recently done
in the case Of Damad Mahmud Pasha.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

Humboldt says that at the time Of
the discovery Of America the potato
was cultivated in all the temperate
parts Of South America from Chile up
the coast. The Spaniards first noticed
III In Peru. The variety Of potato culti-
waited la Europe and North America
grows wild III Chile Different species
Of the plant are found growing Wild ii
most parts Of South America and, it Is
claimed BY many hotanists, in Mexicc
and Arizona.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

In parts of Massachusetts 1t is
thought that II girl puts a piece of
southern wood down her back the first
boy she meets will be her husband. In
Boston If marriageable woman puts
bit of southern wood under her pill
low on retiring the first man she sees
in the morning will, SO says the super
stition. be the one whom she is to
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
Lackawanna Rates to Charleston,
S. G., Exposition.

On account of the South Carolina and
West Indian Inter State Exposition held
at Charleston, s. G.. Dec |, 1901. to
May 81, 1909. the Lackawanna Railroad
will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates.
Rate from Morristown for tickets good
to return within 10 days, $2895; tickets
good to return until JuneS, 1909, $Sl $50
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

Notice il hereby given that the accounts Of
IN the subscribers, trustees Of the trust created
for the benefit OF John Inglis, by and under
the last will of Henry Day deceased, will be
audited and stated by the Surrogate, and re-
ported for settlement to the Orphans Court
OF the County of Morris, on
Friday the seventh day OF March next
Dated January 30th. 1902
DAVID AUGUSTUS CTARKsoN,
MALCOLM CAMPBELL, Trustees.
$3.50 % Pine Street. New York City.
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SHERIFF rs SALE.


Wherein Isabella M, Embury. complainant,
and Mary McQuilkin. Eliza M. Brown and
j. Livingston Brown her husband; and
Charles Birdsall aud defendants. Fl. ia. for
sale of mortgaged premises. Returnable to
February Term, A. D.. lJO2
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28

lY virtue Of the above stated writ OF execution.
ID % me directed ami delivered. l shall sell
81 Pualif Vendue TO the highest bidder at the
Court House 10 MoFristown. New Jersey, on
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-28
SH ERIFF Els SALE.

MosRss CIacUrr CoUaz.

Fieri Faclas, tested February IS. 1872
Returnable to MAY Tim, A y. 10 q
H 9. PfTNKY, JR.. ATTY for PHI
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DY VIRTUE of the above stated writ of
ID Hieri Facias in my hands, ] shall expose
for sale at Public Vendue ct the Court House
in Morristown, N, j., on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29

But In such cases the votes OF both
houses shall be determined by yeas and
nays and the names of members voting
Tor and against the act or resolution shall
be entered on the journals OF each house
respectively.
IL the act or resolution shall not be- re-
turned by the governor within i've days,
sundays excepted, after II shall have been
presented to him, the same shall be a law
I'm like manner as II he had signed II.
unless the general assembly. by their
action prevents Its return In which case ~
shall not be law.
Sec. :. This amendment shall be an
addition to article VII OF the Constitution
of the state entitled "Of The Executive
Power"
OF CIVIL ACTIONS.
Mr.. Bowen. from the judiciary commit
tee. reported back favorabIy an act In
amendment OF chapter 233 OF the General
Laws. "Of Civil Actions" This is the
act presented yesterday by Mr. Curtis.
of Providence. referring 20 the striking
from the docket OF cases IN the appellate
division OF the Supreme court after a
years lapse OF time and neither party or
being represented by attorney. He moved
that the act be put on its passage under
suspension OF the rules. so as to preclude
threatened action by certain Judge or
the Supreme court IN this direction on
Saturday next.
Mr.. Mor6r of Providence spoke briefly
I'm advocacy of the measure and after
remarks by DR.. Garvin and Mr.. Mcdonald
the act was passed and ordered commu-
nicated 10 the senate forthwith.
WORKING BOYS CLUR
From the senate came the act to incor-
porate the Working Boys club OF Paw
tncket. the incorporators being Lyman 3.
Mr.. Andrew OF Central Falls moved sus-
pension of the rules and concurrence In
the act of incorporation without reference
to any committee.
lie then gave a historical sketch of the
movement. inaugurated more than a year
strengthened by, by the moral and and financial
support OF representative citizens OF Paw
tucket. The building for the boys on
East avenue. Pawtucket. where they can
improve themselves morally, socially,
physically and intellectually. Is nearing
completion and Will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy
DIR. Garvin saw no need for urgency and
called attention 10 two important facts,
viz: One OF the incorporators, Hezekiah
the list OF petitioners. died recently: sec
ond. the location OF the boys club Is rot
even designated I'm the bill
Messrs. O'Brien and Mcdonald or Paw
tucket thought as a matter OF courtesy
as well as philanthropy the act should be
passed under suspension OF tho rules.
Mr.. Holden OF woonsocket differed from
his Republican collea CUES. and while will
ing 20 give Pawtucket everything ana
anything desirable as speedily as possible
he thought committee consideration
should be given to an act that permitted
the holding OF such a largo amount oc
property. 100000 He therefore, felt con-
strained 20 agree with Or. Garvin ana
suggested reference TO tho committee on
education.
A rising vote was then taken and tho
rules were not suspended. Is ayes 20 81
nays, and the act from the senate was
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29
INSANE
IN PUBLIC
PARK.
Jlmas Burbank Of Atllsboro
Found Wan1,ring al an Early
Hour Totay.

Patrolman T. ]. Kiiey. at 4i5 this morn
Ing, found James Burbank. 10 years old.
wandering in Hayward park and sent him
to the Fifth station. Burbank is insane.
He is the son OF Charles Burbank. of iso
Union street. Attleboro. His father was
sent for 10 take him home.
The boy belongs 10 an excellent fam
ily.and about year ago, and following
severe attack Of illness. manifested men.
tai trouble.
Eventually IL became necessary 10 take
him out Of school and dating from last
fall his alterations became more marked.
although he never seemed dangerous.
Last Sunday he displayed a large hunt
Ing knife, which he said nc had procured
TO defend himself against those who
might attack him while nc was out for a
walk.
He> will now probably be permanently
detained In hospital for tho insane.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29

since. IL being a fact that he did assume
command Of the American forces therein
engaged, his action would. in the absence
OF the right and duty so to do. have
been highly censurahle, and upon the
question of such right and duty and the
propriety Of his conduct in the premises
the said Schley was entitled, under the
precept, 20 a finding and an opinion from
the majority members rs well as from tho
minority member OF the said court: and
Your petitioner respectfully requests that
the said argument and resume Of testi-
mony (Which are attached hereto and
marked 'exb a. be considered as part
OF his petition and rs a basis for his
prayer for relief In the premises"
ANNULMENr ASKED.
Therefore the petitioner asks the
pre- 4ident 10 annul Secretary Longs en-
dorsement on this point. and that he
specifically approve Admiral Dewey's
statement declaring that schley was in
command. lie says that only I'm this way
can exact justice be done him under
the precept.
THE second ground relates 90 the al
legged withdrawal OF the squadron at
night from Santiago bay and the char
acter Of tho blockade, and the propriety
Continued on page Eight)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29
NJ 'MEEKIN
HAS SOME
SCRUPLES
His Conscience viii MOI Per-
nit Him 10 Pay Monsy TO
His Wifs'S Relatives.

There was a further hearing today be-
fore Chief Justice stiness and Justices
Tillinghast and Rogers on the matter OK
adJudging David McMeekin guilty OF con-
tempt OF court.
Mr.. McMeekln was directed to pay his
wife 50 a week one day last November
and also 20 pay his wifes attorney,
James A Williams, a counsel fee OF 81.
The case was partly heard last week, but
by agreement OF counsel was continued.
Charles II. Page, counsel for Mr.. Nc
heekin, said his client had conscientious
scruples against paying Mrs. Annie Nc
Meekin's people any money, as he had a
good home for Annie and there was no
reason why she should leave him. Mr..
McMeekin. according 10 his counsel,
thought there was "A conspiracy against
him TO get his money. Mr.. Page did not
think that urgency applied TO counsel
fees nor would the court punish In con-
tempt where counsel fees were not paid
Mr. Page further stated that he had
told his client IL was a good deal better
to continue work at Brown & Sharp's
than TO so to Cranston and McMeelkin
had said he would pay $50 towards the
allowance, but did not want TO pay coun-
sci fees.
Chief Justice Suness said the court
would look on the payment OF $50 as a
compliance with the order and would not
require the payment OF the counsel fee.
Mr. Page pressed for an early trial OF
the case.
After the hearing McMeelxin said ne
made the offer of $50 as conditional on his
being awarded tho custody of his child
and IL seemed as IL McMeekin was doubt
full as 10 whether he would pay the $50 or
pOf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29
new OFFICE.
Gags viii BeComs President Of
Chicago TILE and Trust Co.

Chicago. Jan. 2e.-Close personal friends
OF Lyman j. Gage make the statement
that ne will accept the presidency OF tho
Chicago Title and Trust company. Offl-
GERS of the company have not been noti-
fed OF his acceptance as yet. but some OF
them express confidence that he will de-
eide TO take the position.
Mr. Gage will leave tho treasury de-
nartment Feb. I. turning the office over
on that day 20 Governor shaw ~ Is
probable that he will take n rest OF a
few weeks before accepting any position.
That will give him time TO look over the
ground I'm New York. where trust COM
pany propositions have been offered TO
him but many of his closest friends sta 10
positively that he will pass by the on
portunties IN other cities to got back to
Chicago,
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Two ESTATES.
Decree Entered Providing for
Their Disposition.

After a brief statement of the ma tiers
involved I'm the case of William II. Wood,
OF al. trustees, VS.. Esther ID. Hammond,
ct al, Chief Justice Stiness and Justices
Ttllinghast and Rogers today directed the
entrance OF an important decree.
This decree has 10 do with the dispo-
sition or certain matters concerning the
estate of Elisha Dyer. who died in 1854,
and his daughter. Frances j. Vinton. the
latter being given large amount OF prop
er OF appointment as to the disposition
or the property after her death.
Frances j. Vinton died I'm this city on
Feb. Is, 1892. leaving last will and codicil
thereto. which were admitted to probate.
She exercised. or attempted 10 exercise,
the power OF appointment over the trust
estates and property vested I'm her by
her fathers will.
She also devised and bequeathed certain
OF her own estate and property TO the
complainant, William X. Wood, and 10
her daughter, Frances j. Chaplin. mother
of one OF oomplainants, Amory Chaplin,
In trust and for the benefit of Frances ].
Chaplin during her life. with certain nmi-
tations over upon her death.
Francis j. Chaplin died at Washington.
d. c., Nov is, l. 2 and Amory Chaplin
was appointed new trustee and IS now
complainants held under the trusts real
estate on Waterman and Westminster
streets and many shares of valuable bank
stocks The bill states that certain trusts
terminated when Mrs. Chaplin died and
differences of opinion arose as to how
the two estates of Elisha Dyer and his
daughter should be settled.
In order 90 have the instructions Of the
court on the complicated questions in
volved the trustees brought the bill un-
der which the decree was entered
The decree provides that from the trust
estate remaining on their hands shall
after expenses have been paid be con-
veyed to Amory Chaplin, Esther d. Ham
mond. Caroline Slater Washburn and
Enid Hunt Slater I'm fee simple each one
fourth OF said estates. either personal or
real. The trustees are dlsCharged on so
doing.
Tininghast & riliinghast and Edwards
g. Angel were the counsel In the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29

The Appellate division OF the Supreme
court holds In the Washington county
case OF Mary r. Thompson VS.. William
Hoxsey. administrator OF the estate not
administered upon OF CORTLAND Pendleton
that demurrer 20 a replication on the
ground that tho date OF presentation OF
a claim was omitted r. not a substantial
demurrer and the replication can be
amended.
Defendant claimed that plaintiff did not
present her claim 70 defendant or his pre-
cation of the first advertisement of crOss
eo<lihs rions. Plaintiff con1endsd her
olsiu wss properly prsse1tsd bit IN hsr
pissdins did not givs un- dsvs - is
pr,scniston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29

One OF the three smallpox patients at
the pest-house died at S O'Clock this
morning.
The decedent was Thomas Evans. 50
years old. whose home the authorities
did not ascertain.
Evans was observed week ago this
noon 20 be staggering along South Main,
near James street BY Patro.man o'Toole.
The mans condition did not indicate
drunkenness; rather he was weak and ap-
parently by reason OF Illness.
o'Toois decided 70 question the man and
was told by Evans that he was i'll.
Al tho same time the patrolman noticed
that Evans face and hands were cover
ed with an eruption and susrecting the
nature OF the Illness. asked Evans where
he had come from.
Evans replied that he had been stop
ping at 1925 Washington street. Boston
Vt was lodging house and there had
been smallpox there.
The officer led Evans 10 brick yard,
on South Water street and sent word to
the 81 station OF his suspicious.
DR.. Chaplin was notified and as soon as
Re saw Evans diagnosed smallpox aud
caused The patient to be sent TO the pest
house.
Evans. the previous night, took passage
for New York on the Massachusetts,. BY
reason Of a severe storm the boat had TO
nut back TO this port and Evans, from
midnight until 1870 q. m. remained at the
What Cheer lodging house on South Main
street
The bunk 10 which Evans had been
assigned on the boat was torn out, the
woodwork, springs. mattress and all being
burned under the steamers boilers, while
the cabin was fumigated.
The lodging house was also fumigated.
but as the other tramp dodgers got away
before Evans condition was made known
"a the authorities general vaccination.
ruch as was insisted upon when lodger
IN sam Marks lodging house had the
disease, Christmas week, was not In or
der.
Evans was a very sick man when taken
into the hospital. although no had then
been m but four days. and his condition
remained such that there vo-c but slight
hopes entertained that be would get by
the danger line In safety.
The body was encased in the usual
wrappings made use of IN cases Of death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-29
A DESERTER.
Lambert Jum]9i OVaTb]ard and
May Haya Drowned.

Vallejo, Cal. jan. 2a.--Norman r. LAM
bert. a prisoner on tho receiving ship
independence, awaiting trial on a charge
tion. Jumped overheard last night. either
escaping IN the darkness or drowning.
Lambert Is tho man-of- wars-man who
was on trial for murder in Indiana and
who could prove his innocence only BY
establishing an allbi Of service on a war
ship at the time the murder was com
mittcd In proving this he was also
proven q dessrter. Home sickness and q
desire q meet his wife and children
caused him % desert He WIS within q
murder.