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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
ON
HONOR ROLL
Police Officer Brennan Reward
ed for Bravery.

Aldermen Decide on PURCHASING
One Thousand Feet Of New HOSE
For firemen-Pool and Billiard
Licenses Granted Other Routine
Business.
1 ne December meeting of the Board
OF Aldermen, held last Friday even
ing, was another one of those brief
sessions for which that organization
nas lately become famous. Probably
the strains of ''rag-time" music played
oy a minstrel band, as a prelude 10
che evenings entertainment in Lyceum
nall, waited to the ears of the mem
bers, acted as spur, and then again.
perhaps some of the office-holders pos
sessed tickets for the performance.
Chief David l.. Fox reported the
Fire Department to be in good work.
ing condition, and recommended the
purchase of one thousand feet Of hose.
The Town Treasurer reported having
received $46,503 of the taxes, and that
a balance OF $23,411 still remained ON
hand, from which was to be deducted
bills outstanding, amounting to SO 1910,
which were ordered paid.
A note of $11, 900 In anticipation Of
taxes was authorized to be drawn by
Mayor Reed.
Collector H. B. Andrew was released
from his bond for the taxes of 1900,
making satisfactory statement Of
the disbursements and collections for
the year.
A resolution was then introduced by
Alderman Emile Hurting, which met
with the unanimous consent of the
Board, placing Police officer Edward
Brennan's name upon the honor roll
If the police department, for his noble
oct in heroically rescuing woman at
the Lackawanna station, some time
q go, from being crushed to death by
an outgoing train.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
WAR HAS BEGUN.
London Hears Of Battling
In Venezuela.
BLUEJACKETS LANDED.
Capture Of Castro Sought by
the Allied Forces.

Formal Demand For Release of Britt
Ash and German Prisoners Made
and Eventually Complied With.
The Question of Seizure of the Cus-
tom House Discussed by British
Foreign Office OmciaIs-Fate of
Captured Warships.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Central News
says 1t is reported In the lobby Of the
house of commons that the allies have
landed bluejackets at La Guayra for
the purpose of effecting the capture of
President Castro and that fighting is
going on In the streets.
A Kingstown dsland of st. Vincent)
dispatch says that the Venezuelan
troopship Zamora and the Venezuelan
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12

g o'clock in the evening. 1t is sup.
posed they have on board Venezuela Z
answer to the demand of the foreign
powers, which arrived on specia!
train from Caracas at o'clock
The German charge d'affaires Herr
vm Pilgrim Baltazzi, and British Min
ister Haggard and the personnel of the
British legation are still ON board the
warships.
What is termed an inopportune dem
onstration and the strange method re-
sorted to in the remittance to the Vene-
Zuelan foreign minister of the demands
of Great Britain and Germany are
freely criticised here.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Ladies' Of Hope League to give Fair.

The Ladies of the popular and ever
patriotic Hope League, will hold fair
at which articles suitable for Christmas
presents, confectionery, cake, &c. win
be for sale in the Grand Army rooms on
Friday next, both afternoon and eve-
ming. There will be served at that time
chicken pot pie dinner similar TO that
which was enjoyed by many of our bus
iness men and others year ago. Dona-
tions OF anything which would increase
their receipts, as the calls have been
many and urgent during the present
year. An admission fee of ten cents
will be charged.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Divinity Student Fleets Instant
Death.

George Leonard Lose, twenty six
years old of Bradensille, Pa was killed
by an electric shock at Drew theological
seminary where he was student Tues
day night. The young divinity scholar
was seated in his room, reading, his feet
upon radiator. In attempting to
change the position of the electric bulb
his finger came in contact with a small
portion of the wire which was uncov-
cred, death resulting instantly. Coz
oner Collins was called and after re-
viewing the body issued burial permit.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Winter Golf.

A match is to be played tomorrow
bar snowy weather, between team
from the Strollers Club and a team
picked from the Essex County and
Morris County Country clubs, to be
played on the Essex County links. The
players on the County Club will prob
ably be J. G. Bates, w. D. vanderpool,
James A. Tying. r. M. Sanford, w. Y.
Marsh, Charles w. OConnor, G. B.
Jenkinson, I'd, William Shippen, L. B.
Garretson and w. Y. Thurston.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
First Lecture of WOmen's Christian
Association.

The first free lecture OF the Young
Women's Christian Association for
the season will be given by the Rev.
W. M. Hughes, S IT. D., Tuesday even
ing, the 18th inst, at 8.15 p. m, in the
class room of the Market Street Mis-
sion. His subject will be Books
All young women including those not
members of the Association, are cor
daily invited to be present.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Madison Chapter Elects.

On Wednesday evening the annual
election of officers of Ma0lson Chap
ter, No. 27 took place. Past Gran1
Chovey was present, and the newly
elected Office holders were installed
under his direction. The officers are:
M. e. H. P, Robert Thorpe; E. X,
DR.. G. A. Becker, E. s., John H. Madi
gan; G. of H., VIM. Smart; P. S., Jas
Dickson; r. A. c., A. p. Unbehaun;
Sec, A. Fairchild; Chap, f. H. Fair.
child; G.. M. Sd ", Fred B. Goblet;
2nd ", Edgar F. Martin; lst ", H. c
Holmes; Organist, Fred A. Morrison;
Tyler, Jacob Boehle; Standing Com
mittee. F. H. Fairchlld, w. E. Becker
o. M. Bowen; Treasurer, A. H. Lynch
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
cOmmitte for liumane's Annual Ball

AT recent meeting of Humane En-
gine Company the following committee
was appointed to make arrap gements
for the annual Ball of the organization
which will be held in McAlpin Hall,
Easter Tuesday evening. Harry P
Piper, chairman, Walter Stiles, Edward
Bell, Etward Roderman, Fred lie
Furee, Frederick Gallagher, william
Damitz, Joseph Kronenberg and Cor
nelius Tiger.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Wilson License Refused

The application Of Robert Wilson to
keep a saloon on Market street WAS re.
fused at Wednesday evenings meeting
of the Excise Board. Among those who
spoke against the place were, w L. r
Haven. Rev. s. 2. Batten, Robert Hip.
son and Charles Surdsm.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Good Bowling by Local Fives.

Comptition on the alleys between the
teams entered in the Morris and Union
League was continued this week.
The Tapkaow Cub on their own al
leys won three games from the Young
Mems Catholic Association first team.
The Madison five succeeded in taking
two games from the second team of
the Catholic Association, and the con
tests between the Hlllcrest Club OF
Summit and the Chatham Club result
ed in two victories for the former.
There were some excellent individual
scores made Tuesday ght, Clark, of
the Madison Club, rolling 230, and Nc
Clellan, of the Tapkaow Club, 221.
l. Il. LII
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
seigllng Captain for 1909

AT recent meeting of the football
association of the Morristown School,
r. Seigling was elected captain of
next seasons eleven Seigling is one
of the fastest men on the team and
during the past few months has
played brilliantly at right guard.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Free Kindegarten. n.

The Christmas exercises of the Nor
ristown Free kindergarten will be
held in the rooms in the McAlpin
Block, on Thursday, December IS, at
3 p. m. All are invited. The children
with whooping cough will please come
at o'clock, the same day. On the
following morning, the parents ana
other friends of the children are cordt-
ally invited to meet with them at 10
o'clock. when they will receive gifts,
the handwork OF their little ones.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
OF MR.. REED
Last Sad Rites Over the Body Of the
Noted Statesman.
DORTLAND'S DAY OF SORROW
Notable Gathering of Distinguished
Men In the First Unitarian
Church. Where the Funeral
Services Were Conducted.

Portland. Me-. Dec 9.-Funeral serv-
ices were conducted here during the
day over the remains of Thomas Brack-
ett Reed, who died in Washington early
cations following Bright's disease of
the kidneys. The funeral assembly in
the First Parish Unitarian church was
a notable gathering of citizens.
The day was one of mourning through
out the city. The busy holiday tide
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Grand Fraternity Elects officers.

Phoenix Branch, No. 20, Grand Fra
ternity, elected the following officers at
its regular monthly meeting Wednesday
evening: Commander, Lloyd B. Fred
way; Vice. Commander, Irving f. Sal
mon; Recorder, John H. Madigan; Treas
urer, T. B, Sllellinger.
The initiating team goes to Rockaway
next Tuesday evening, to confer the de-
grees of membership upon some new
applicants of that place.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
NATHANIEL b. coNKLrN

Nathaniel B. Conklin died at his home
in Huntington, L. l., on Sunday. Mr..
Conklin was man of prominence in the
community and will be greatly missed
He was the father of Miss l.. H, Conk-
lin late vice. principal of the Morristown
Public Schools.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
florris uets House Bin Clerk.

Edward f. Totten, a well-known
business man of Dover, and one of
it's staunchest Republicans, has been
named by the House Caucus for bill
clerk. Mr.. Totten has all the require
ments for "filling" the position ac-
ceptably. but as the bill room is mar
row -guage affair, and the new "B. O."
is more than broad guage, his depart
ment will be somewhat crowded.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Capt Hobson to Speak Next Friday
Evening

The twentieth regular meeting of
the Friday Evening Club will be held
in the Lyoeum ON Friday evening,
Dec. 10. The guest of the evening
will be Capt. Richmond Pearson
Hobson. U.S.N., who will speak OH
"The Navy and the Nation"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Wesleyan University Giee Club
Concert.

The concert of the Wesleyan Univer-
sity Glee Club, in the Lyceum, on the
last night of the year, Wednesday, De-
cember 3lst, will be notable event
Wesleyan has high record in the past
with its glee club, and the members of
the present year are as good as the best,
thirty picked vocalists from four hun
dTed students. Besides vocalists, they
also are a mandolin and banjo club, thus
giving variety to their entertainment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12

Time, Travel, Money saved by Tele-
phone.
The New York g. New Jersey Tele-
phone Co., s5 Market street, Morris
town, N. ].
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
COLONEL SHEFFIELD PHELPS

Colonel Sheffield Phelps, a son Of the
late William Walter Phelps, died at
Aiken, S. c., on Tuesday after a brief
illness OF typhoid fever.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12

Keep in touch with your Doctor by
Telephone.
The New York & New Jersey Tele-
phone o., 25 Market street, Norris
town, N. J.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12
Atlanta Chattanooga and Birmingham

Reached by the Southern Railway on
most elegantly, appointed train carrying
dining and sleeping cars through from
New York without change. New York
Offices, 271 and 1lS5 Broadway. sos
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-12-12

Fire Department called by Telephone.
The New York 6 New Jersey Tele-
phone Co.. 25 Market street, Merris.
own, N. }.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
MARRIAGES.

Miss Tirietta Sims, daughter of Mr..
OF Mr.. Frank Sims, of Stanardsville.
Green county, and Mr. Hartman Williams
OF the same place, eloped TO Washington
Thursday and were married.
Miss Mamie Ban Carter was married
To Mr.. Charles Walton Hubbard in old
Christ Episcopal church, Lancaster coun-
ty, Thursday afternoon. The altar OF
this old colonial church, which is two
hundred and fifty years old, was deco
rated with flowers. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. T. b Burwell. a
former rector of the parish The ushers
were Messrs. George Sanders, Jr. d. r.
James, Jr.. Beverly Broun, John l..
Hughlett, James Harding and w. b.
Sanders. The attendants were Mr.. Carroll
Harding with Miss Fannie b. Chase.
Mr.. Charles f. Carter with Miss Mary
Hubbard; best man, DR.. B. VI. b. Hub
The bride entered on the arm OF her
brother. Mr.. II. ID. Carter, preceded
by the dame of honor, Mrs o. W. Hugh
lett. After the ceremony the party pro-
coded to Irvington. where the bride
and groom boarded the steamer for a
wedding tour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION

From Tuesday to Friday night OF
last week the members of the Virginia
Press Association who were fortunate
enough to be at the annual meeting
at Virginia Beach, and the ladies ac-
campaigning them, were entertained
royalty. They enjoyed the cool.
ocean breezes at the beach, disported
themselves in the breakers OF the At
lantic, made most of the opportunity
Tor social intercourse, patronized the
novel diversions at the end of the
board walk and did full justice to the
me menus furnished at the Princess
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
DEATHS.

Miss Carolina Ramsey Randolph. ol
Aibemarle county, died Saturday. Miss
Randolph was born 80 years ago. the
seventh daughter OF Col Thomas j. Ran
dolph, "A grandson of Thomas jefferson.
The two surviving members OF the large
family are Mrs. Charles Mason. Of King
George county. and DR.. W. &. \. Ran
dolph, of Charlottesville.
Mrs. Walter Hathaway, of Lancaster
county, died few days ago of consump-
ton, aged 81. She was Inferred in the
family burying ground at the old home
place. The services were conducted bV
Revs. W. f. Runaway, D. d.. G. Y.
Bradley, Jr., and +. W. Claybrook, Mrs
Hathaway's mother was with her at the
time of her death and her father. Col
William Bailey, arrived from New York
York in time for the burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
Eaker-BHIuns.

A pretty wedding took place at noon
Wednesday in Mathews county, when
Miss Florence Billups, niece OF Mr.. w
III. Thomas, of this city. was married to
Mr.. Gartright Baker, the same county.
The maid OF honor was Miss Eloise Hud-
gins, OF Norfolk, and the best man Mr..
Elijah Baker, of Richmond. The ushers
were State SenatorJ. Boyd Sears, Messrs.
John bowman. Burke Garnett. Oscar
Lilly Wendell Billups and Edward Friend
The newly welded couple went North
on an extended trip and win reside at
Bay View the handsome home of Mr..
Baker, on Mobiack Bay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
VIRGINIA NEWS

The President has nominated William
Malone. collector Of customs for Peters
burg.
Bertrand is the same OF a new posto!-
lice recently established in Lancaster
county.
The Confederate veterans of Lancaster
will hold a reunion at Wharton Grove
Camp ON July ..
4 tablet to the memory Of the late
Rev ". 4 Crocker and his wife has heen
placed inCalvary N. + church. Richmond
county.
The Southwest Virginia Institute. in
Bristol. valued at $50. 600. was sold at
auction to the Virginia Institute Com
pany for $40, 900
Rev. W T Snead. oiSt Luke's Church.
Richmond. has resigned. 70 accept the rec
tOrsEip. OF Trinity church. Baltimore. lie
Is native of lancast County.
Mr.. Z. L. Ware. of Essex. has sold Cob
ham Park. near Welliord's Wharf. Rich
moDd county. 20 + + Elliott and Char
les \. Decker. of Ohio, for $4,000.
". II. Johnson. OF Baynesville. shipped
last week from Taylor landing. Pamun-
key river. 100 walnut logs This is the
third cargo of walnut logs he has ship
ped since May 1.
Mr. George Turner, of Portsmouth. has
bought the home place OF Mrs. Rosa To
Ter. near Louisa {. IL. and has contract
ed Tor new residence TO be completed
by September LIST.
Mr.. Chambers Sisson. a well known
resident of Orange county. and well
known in Culpcper. was paralyze d on
Sunday afternoon last His recovery j.
hoped for. - Culpeper Exponent.
The Albert-Sidney four from Washing
ton and Lee won from the Virginia Boat
/ Club crew, saturday, in a game race over
the mile course on the James at Rich
mond- Ii was iour-oared gig event
Time. 3:59
Mr.. Z. Fuller Bristow. keeper Of Bow.
/ ler's Rock lighthouse. who was stricken
/ with paralysis while at his post of duty
some weeks ago. Is still confined to his
bed at his home near Stormont. Middle.
sex county.
An inquest was held on the body OF
} - - AftAAifNtf " NO IT - siltlttl Wa
murdered by her husband. Silas u. Dem.
psey on the 18th instant mt Mineral
Louisa county, and he was sent on e.
the grand jury to stand trial on the
charge of murder.
The Town Council OF Urbanna hn,
adopted the ordinances. one of which
/ puts an extra tax of s. on cigarettes
Another very popular law Tor sectiou)
IN the charter Is no Intoxicating liquos
shall be sold within the town limits OF
within mile thereOf-Southside q -rban-
na) sentinel.
Information from Accomac Is 10 the
effect that Dr. George " L. Cato. state
senator from Accomac and Northamp-
ton counties. will not be a candidate Tor
reelection. Ii IL also stated that Rem
iamin +. Gunter, Commonwealth Attor-
ney for Accomac, ". l.. Mock ard Ohio
Mears will be candidates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
s. a. Gibson, Trustee

Comm ,nweaith OF Virginia: In the Corpora.
ton Court OF City Of Frederieksburg. ON
the 21th day Of June, 9O2
Wiilam ~ Rice. as executor OF John Havdon
licensed, and In his own right and Marv
III Rice his wife.
Against
Thorn AZ J Hayden, Bette s Haydon. Ann,e
II stokes, Cary y u stokes. Bessie : Hav-
don Martha A Mills, Mary n Rollari
Mildred ScbOOler. X Wyatt Mills Susa,,
Il Clifford. JOHN n Mills Laura M Stona'
JOht II Stone. Charles ID LittrelI ri1vIc I
Burgess, william Burgess, Charles III Whal
INK Defendants
The object Of this suit Il to adminisfer tSe
estate. real and personal, Of the late fohn
Hayden. and 10 divide the same amoncat
those entitled TO II under the will of safd de-
cedent, and otherwise carry out the nro
visions Of the viii. And affidavfts ha rfne,
been made and fled that the defendanfs
Annie III Stokes, Susan r clifford and Charles
II whaling are not residents OF the state 81
Virginia, Ii IL ordered that they do appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
hereof. and do what may be necessary e.
protect their interest in this suit And IL is
further ordered that "a copy hereof be pub
lshcd once a. week for four weeks In The
Free Lance newspaper and that n COPY be
posted at the 'front.' door OF the court house
81 this city on the first day Of the next term
OF the Corporation Court
copy-TeSte:
JAMES CORBIN, Clerk.
ST X FtTznUcH, y. q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. Ii soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays ali noins
cures wind collie, and is the best rerned y
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the moor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold bv
Druggists in every part OF the work.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for 'Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
Convention Adjourned.

The new constitution Of Virginia has
been proclaimed and " IN 70 into effect
Thursday. July TO- The general assem-
bly, viii convene five days later and give
recognition 20 the new instrument. Gov.
Montague has issued proclamation call
log upon the people of the state 10 re-
cognize and support the new instrument
The only possible hitch in putting the
new constitution into effect will be the
threatened attack by the Republicans
Judge Lewis has not 50 far a. can be
learned, reached any conclusion as TO
whether, in his judgement. the courts
would declare the proclamation illegal.
The general impression is that Judge
lewis will advise against any fight in
The courts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
CONGRESSIONAL.

Congress is expected to adjourn this
week.
The total expenditures of Congress will
almost reach the 81 900, 900, 900 mark.
In the House Sunday services were held
IN memory OF Representative Amos j.
Cummings. OF New York, and Peter J.
Otey. OF Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-01
Want Judge camphelI 0nstea

Inc executive committee of the Anti.
saloon League adodted resolutions call
ing upon the two courts OF the State and
Judge Campbell for the'cowhiding Of re-
Z. H., Crawford 'to the end that so dis.
graceful an act may be utterly repudiat-
ed by the Commonwealth OF Virginia" Al
the same time the committee Indicated its
purpose of leaving the prosecution of the
case in the hands OF the Commonwealth