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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The Morristown branch of the
State Charities Aid Society held a
meeting Wednesday during which
a discussion of Jail conditions in
this county took place. One of
the ladies whose interest in the
matter is both active and praise
worthy expressed dissatisfaction
with conditions as she found them
on a recent visit. According to
the statement of a member of the
local branch, a gentlemen whose
interest is also intense, the Sheriff
should not be criticised harshly for
the disturbed appearance of things
in and about the Jail during its re-
construction. Among other things,
fault was found because it was re-
ported that three children had been
put in one bed. This gentleman
explains that the three boys had
sought the same bed, leaving their
own, because they were afraid to
sleep alone. 1t is an open question
as to whether it is advisable to give
prisoners confned--without work
more than two meals daily.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
HELD MEETING IN MADISON.
tended the Session of the N. J.. Fed
Grafton of Momen,s Clubs There

A Number of Morristown Ladies' AT.
tended the Session of the N. j.. Fed
GRAFTON OF Women's Clubs There
(From our Madison Correspondent
On Wednesday the delegates, num-
bering about four hundred and re-
presenting the New Jersey State
Federation of Women's Clubs met
in Madison and were entertained by
the Fortnightly Jaunts and the
Thursday Morning Clubs of that
place. Committees from these organi-
zations received the visitors upon the
arrival in town and conducted them
to the Assembly Rooms. Each del
egate wore few sprays of lilies Of
the valley.
The first session was at ten forty
five and was opened with piano
duet by Mrs. Halsey j. Doty and
Mrs Edward p. Holden. An invo-
cation followed by Rev. Edwin Ely
Butler, and then came an address of
welcome by Mrs. George Warren
Case, Jr., the president of the Fort
nightly Jaunts. The address was a
happy one and peculiarly pleasing
response was made by Miss McKeen,
of Camden, the president of the
State Federation, who presided at
the meeting.
Then an interesting musical pro-
gram was successfully carried out,
after which the club took up the
business matters connected with its
annual meeting. The discussion on
matters of Importance was protract-
ed and many valuable ideas were de-
yeloped.
The session was very valuable
one and marks a period of great adj
vance in the purposes Of the Fedora
ton.
Upon an invitation of the Current
News Club of this city, Miss McKeen
came here yesterday and was enter
tanned by the society. The president
was taken to Washington's Head
quarters and other historical places
and for drive through the beautiful
streets and avenues of MorristOwn and
suburbs. AT one O'Clock she was
given banquet at the residence of
Mrs. Alexander Bennell on Prospect
street. The club and state flowers,
carnations and lilies of the valley
were used in the decorations. After
which she was escorted to
the home-of Mrs. w. T. Coghlan on
Western avenue where a reception
was held. Mrs. Coghlan's house was
beautifully decorated in honor of Miss
McKeen and pink was the predomin-
ating color Miss McKeen made a
very stirring address on Economics
of the Household" which delighted
her listeners. She left here last even
ing for Boonton where she delivered
an address to-day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
INTERESTING BoONT0N CASE.
Mr.. Capstick, of Montville, Seeks to
Compel Strict Observance of
Agreement by Mr.. Crane.


Compel Strict Observance of
Agreement by Mr.. Crane.
Before Vice-Chancellor Pitney last
Friday evidence was taken in an action
for specific performance, wherein Mr..
John Capstick, of Montville, was COM
plainant and Gilbert E. Crane, ESQ.,, of
Boonton, defendant. For the COM
plainant was former Judge Cutler and
Richard v. Lindabury, Esq, of New
ark, and for the defendant Newton
Kitchell, Esq, and former Governor
Werts.
The action grew out of an agreement
made by Crane to sell to Capstick lands
in Boonton, free and clear Of all in
cumbrances, for $4,000. Before the
deal was consummated it developed
that DR.. Ryerson, of Boonton, had a
right of way through the property.
Mr.. Capstick refused to accept the land
with the ncumbrance, and insisted
that Crane should give him warranty
deed with clear claim of title, or else
damages. Mr.. Crane claimed that he
had told Mr.. Capstick of the right of
way in conversation held over the
property several years ago, and that he
(Mr. Capstick) was well aware of this
claim on the property.
Evidence was taken to show the sit
uation of the property and its past and
present value. 1t was shown that the
Lackawanna Railroad Company pro-
pose erecting station near the prop
erty, which will greatly enhance it's
value. A brief argument was listened
to by the Vice-Chancellor as to what
weight the evidence of the alleged
conversation held by the actors in the
suit with reference to the right of way
would have. Upon this point the Vice
Chancellor held that Mr.. Capstick
gave no evidence to anyone that he
knew anything Of the right of way
and that he denied the conversation,
1t could not be presumed that there
was right Of way because of the ex-
istence of roadway through the prop
erty. Other questions, the Court said,
could be submitted to him in form of
brief and he would decide at a later
date.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

On Wednesday of this week an order
was received by one of the large bust
ness houses of this city, which showed
the effect of good advertising. A
party residing in Dresden, Germany,
leased a house in this city for term
of years and sent an order for fifty
tons of coal, accompanied by check,
to the OH. Co. This shows that
this progressive and up-to-date firms
advertising is effective and that its
advertising matter is carefully con
sidered as far away as Germany
During the past month they have
continually advised all their friends as
we'll as the public at large, to buy theii
coal now while the price is low, and tC
think that family in Dresden, -four
thousand miles away, should take
their advice, must be very gratifying
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The man who refuses to have the
street in front of his place of bust
ness sprinkled permits condition
to exist which is an annoyance to
his neighbor. He has the legal
right to decline to engage the ser
vices of the man with the sprinkler,
but it is an open question as to the
extent of his moral obligation in
the premises. The wind is a tickle
thing and is just as liable to bow
up the street as down. When it
takes notion to make a nuisance
of itself there is no good excuse for
placing means at its disposal with
which it may exercise its tendency
to crankiness. Dust blown in clouds
from unsprinkled portions falls
alike upon the well-dressed and the
other kind. 1t is no respecter of
clothes and has an effect upon the
temper which brings forth a choice
assortment of expressions not
adapted to use in polite society.
Therefore sprinkling is necessity.
Many regard it as luxury and
hesitate to permit themselves the
indulgence. AS long as there are
independent views on the advis-
ability of paying the charge foi
sprinkling, there will be people
who will refuse to have sprinkline
done. They cannot justly be
blamed Some of them have rea-
sons which are sound. Others have
excuses. But every one will agree
that it is desirable to have the
streets kept as free from dust as
possible. Probably the best way
to accomplish this is to have the
work done at the expense of the
town. 1t is a benefit to all anc
while the Board of Aldermen have
acquired the habit Of spending
money they haven't got, il is re
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

There have been uttered many
criticisms of the fire department
since Saturday for the manner IL
which the fire at the Livingston
home was handled. The criti-
cisms as a rule are thoughtless
and unjust. The hremen fought
against combination of circum-
stances which were handicaps to
the best work. The first notice
sent was still alarm when the
conditions were such as to justify
a general alarm. The still alarm
wagon responded promptly but
was unable to cope successfully
with so extensive blaze. Then
a general alarm was sounded.
The firemen were at the scene IN
a very short time thereafter,
though it is said that twenty
minutes elapsed from the time of
the first notification until the fire
department was on hand in a
body. After their arrival the
fremen were compelled to strug-
gle with insufficient water press
Urea condition which seems to
have been temporary, but one
which never should have existed.
When the force did come, the re-
suit was bursted hose, which add
ed much to the difficulties of the
fire fighters. There were scenes
of heroism in small way, which
bespoke the mettle of the members
of the department. Dozens of
them risked their lives from fall
ing timbers, sinking floors and
crashing walls. In several in
stances the escapes were very
narrow, so much so that IT is
indeed a thoughtless person who
can give utterance to harsh re-
Elections on men who worked their
best and accomplished so much.
The experiences of Saturday how
ever, has its lessons. There
should never be a moment within
the limit of the fire district when
sufficient water pressure cannot be
had with which to fight any fire
liable to occur. Men whose duty
it is to purchase hose for the fire
department should see to it that
at all times that part of the equip
ment is in the very best of condi-
ton, and persons who have any
doubt as to what kind of an alarm
to sound should send in a general
one.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
LIGHTS AND SHADES.

Between 7.30 and O'Clock last Fri
day evening some unknown person.
saw smoke pouring out of chimney
in the house of Mr.. Charles w. Ennis.
in Elm street. This would seem a
natural consequence, inasmuch as the
thermometer had fallen from eighty
down toward eighteen the night be-
fore. But this person in question,
concluded, without reflection, that the
house was on fire. He immediately
notified the First Ward Hose Company
and soon the freight house bell told
OF a fire in the district. Horses were
quickly secured from the stables near
by and the apparatus rolled away to
the supposed conflagration. Strange
to say, as the firemen came running
toward Mr.. Ennis house, they were
stricken with fright, SO it is said, at
the volume of smoke that oozed from
out the brick walls. Fearing they
could not battle with it alone, a still
alarm was sent the truck. In short
time the red wagon of the Reso-
lute's was in front of the residence.
F'iremen slung extinguishers over their
shoulders and strong arms of the
First Warders held the hose and nozzle.
The tiremen We're not excited. but
cool and collected, for they tip-toed to
the front door of the residence, and
called to Mr.. Ennis. When he opened
the door, it is testified to by those
present, he became pale, then colored
a little, laughed bit, and dropped a
newspaper which he held in his hand.
and exclaimed Great Heavens what
are you men doing here, where's the
fire."
In your chimney, !" said a fireman.
Wen, that's good joke, 2 said Mr..
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The Citizens Protest" was not
a very loud, nor a very effective
one. The spontaniety of enthus-
iasm with which it was expected to
have been greeted seemed to have
been suffering from an attack of
spring fever Tuesday. 1t didn't
take" to any great extent. The
great majority of the men who exer-
else the right of franchise in this
city apparently endorse the action of
the leaders of both parties in giving
to the city, clean, pleasant cleo
ton The usual disagreeable con-
comitants of an election day were
marked only by their absence Tues
day. Even the protest" was but
a whisper
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
treasury

DR.. Maurice c. Ashley, superin-
tendent of the Middletown, N. Y.
State Hospital, in his annual report
declares that 1.-the marriage of de-
generates, epileptics, inebriates and
all other persons who are burdened
with an insane heredity, or pro-
nounced neurotic faint, should alb
solutely be prohibited from marry
ing" DR.. B. d. Evans, medical
director of the State Hospital at
Morris Plains, agrees with him, and
says that large percentage of adj
missions to this and other like in
stitutions have been the offspring
of degenerate parents. The pre-
ventative, to an extent, seems to lie
with the family physician and with
educational institutions which
should point out the dangers OF
such unions. Prohibition, of course,
cannot be obtained without national,
and perhaps international legisla-
ton, and that is the course some
what haltingly suggested by the
New York physician. 1t seems i'm
possible of accomplishment. Yet
that persons morally and physically
unfit for the marital relationship
and for parenthood should be
prohibited from marrying will be
disputed by no one. But this is a
matter in which the laws, however
stringent its provisions, would be
deplorably ineffective in accom-
plishing its purpose. Such legisla-
ton would deal with class not
susceptible to education and moral
suasion-a class that upon being
denied the legal right to marry
would assume the right of natural
law to take mates and to burden
the world with children tainted
with its crininality, degeneracy or
as the case might be
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAeEl

committee and an ordinance ordered
drawn up as soon as the usual survey
is made.
The bond of Samuel Leonard for ST.
500 was approved and accepted by the
board.
The sum of 5000 was reported by
Alderman Hurting as collected in fines
and costs by Police Justice Cliff dur
ing the month.
Before adjourning Alderman Hurt
zig, said that the press had published
report to the effect that Alderman
Burke had stated six policemen were
in the list as not having paid their
poll tax. He wanted to know from
Mr. Burke if this was so. Alderman
Burke said with much emphasis that
he did not remember making such a
statement. But the evidence to the
contrary by the aldermen present
overwhelmed Mr.. Burke's testimony,
and it is believed he does not remem-
Der correctly Just what was said.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Booker T. Washington, who says
much that is wise and little that is
otherwise, gives it as his opinion
that the negro will never achieve
social equality with the white man
Nobody with an atom of sense ever
thought he would. In the solution
of the much vexed race problem the
negro must work out his own sal
walton. His status. social and other
wise, will be exactly what he makes
it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
Primrose& Dockstader S Minstrel

Primrose& Dockstader S Minstrels
gave first class performance in the
Lyceum Tuesday night. They put
on as good show as was possible
with the insufficient stage room
which the theatre affords. All seats
were sold in advance and standing
room tickets were disposed of. The
inadequacy of the hall to accommo-
date crowd such as Morristown is
capable of turning out to an enter
tainment was again demonstrated.
The jam in the hall was a menace
to life and in case of accident or
FIRE, serious results might have re-
suited This is a state of affairs
which should be remedied as soon
as possible. Morristown, with it's
great wealth, could easily afford a
hrst-class playhouse.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
He MADE NO MISTAKE.
That'e why He Is still Located in this
City and is Healthy.

City and is Healthy.
Summit is making an effort to Sc
cure new residents. 1t believes it.
self to be healthy, but unknown. A
writer in the Summit Record cites
an instance of ordinary occurrence.
II will repeat an incident that will
appeal to the real estate spectators,
the business and hotel men. A New
Yorker having a family Of five was
advised by his family physician to
take his children (for health's sake
from the city to the country, where
they could obtain fresh air, and a
mild, dry climate. Where would
you advise me to go?' he asked
Why was the reply, you viii
make no mistake if you go to Morris
town or Madison How about
Summit have friends there?' Il
don't know said the physician
anything about Summit, but you
can make no mistake if you go tC
NJ orristown'
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
OBITUARY.
MRS. MAReAREr D. BRoADwELL.

MRS. MARGARET D. BRoADwELL.
At her home in Collinsville, yester-
day morning, Mrs. Margaret ID. Broad
well died after an illness lasting all
winter Mrs. Broadwell was men,
Der of the Methodist Church, of this
city, and for many years very actively
engaged in religious work. Funeral
services will be held at her late resi-
dence on Monday, at two O'Clock. 1t
is requested that no flowers be sent.
Besides her husband, the deceased is
survived by one son, John Broadwell.
JESSE MEEKER.
Mr.. Jesse Meeker, former resident
of this city, and for many years a
salesman for Leggett & Co., of New
York, died suddenly in that city We'd
nesday afternoon, from diabetes. He
was 70 years of age, and about month
ago returned from California, where
he had been spending the winter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Many surprising things happen in
politics but in all the political
history of this country nothing
more surprising has ever happened
than that, in spite of all usages,
traditions, precedents and pre-
JUDGES there should be real popu-
lar demand for the nomination OF
former President Cleveland in 1904.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
ANY CHURCH or

or institution supported by voluntary
contribution will be given liberal
quantity of the Longman & Martinez
Pure Paints whenever they paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty-Seyen
years. Sales tens Of millions of gal
Ions; painted nearly two million houses
under guarantee to repaint If not salts
factory The paint wears for periods
up to eighteen years. LinSeed OIL must
be added to the paint (done in two
minuteS). Actual cost then about 81. 25
gallon. Samples free. Sold by our
agents.
Phillips & Day, Morristown.
p. @. Henry, BaSking Ridge.
w. r. Wilson, Whippany
j. r. Mead, Hanover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
An impressionexists that the dog

An impressionexists that the dog
license ordinance now being con-
sidered by the Aldermen abrogates
the proclamation calling for the
muzzling of dogs This impression
is wrong, and all owners of these
animals who fail to furnish their
dogs with muzzle run the risk of
having their pets killed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
strike In summit.

Over eighty carpenters went on a
strike in Summit last Friday, by
order Of the Carpenters Union. A
demand had been submitted to the
boss carpenters for an increase in
wages, and a half holiday on Satur-
day. May l was the date for signing
the agreement and the bosses de-
clined to attach their signatures.
Hence the strike.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
journalistic.

The Dover Index now has Mer-
genthaler Linotype machine, the
only one in the county.
The Elizabeth Evening Times,
whose third year has just begun, tells
the story of its short life in 'birth-
day issue" The paper bears all the
earmarks of remarkable success.
Its politics is its worst feature, but
it makes that as attractive as Dem
ocratic politics can be made
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The " makeup man of the Do
yer Index is really getting dread
fully careless. Here's something
evidently meant for the Humor-
Gus Column" but which he placed
among the editorials
When the democrats had full
control of the Board of Freeholders
they conducted county affairs in a
careful and economical manner and
expenditures were kept within rea-
sonable bounds. -
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The New York Sun has shifted
its position again and now it is
straining itself to say pleasant
things of President Roosevelt. Next
week it may get back to the mud
gutter once more and furnish demo
cratic papers with more high-grade
material. The President may at
times congratulate himself upon the
enemies he has made.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

1t is noticed during the past
week that the authorities have
been fixing cross walks so that
a person may drive over them
without Earring his hat off. This
is as it should be.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Dover probably now realizes that
sharp political practices have the ef-
feet of boomerang on the party
which practices them. The think
ing voters of that place have ex-
pressed their opinion of the bare
faced attempt to remove Commits
sioner Young from Office, 50 that
a democratic clerk might be named.
Not a man on the democratic ticket
came within gun shot of an cleo
ton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Complaint has been made to the
Board of Health that men have been
carting sewage to the Woodland
avenue bridge and dumping it on
the marshy ground in that neigh
borhood A microscopic, inter
ested himself sufficiently to make
an examination and found bacteria
to such degree that the beautiful
drive in this neighborhood has its
perils, particularly within twenty
four hours after the sewage has
been dumped. IT this is placed in
an open field some distance from
driveways it is comparatively harm
less. The practice should be stopped.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

The commuters living in and
near Montclair are petitioning the
Lackawanna Railroad to oil the
roadbed between Montclair and
Roseville. They claim the ex-
pertinent on the Pennsylvania and
Central last year was successful
and that the annoyance from dust
was by this method reduced to a
minimum.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Ennis; "sorry you were put to so much
trouble, but its rather cold out, come
IN and get warm. | just started a
hire in our crate. 1t won't burn any
thing.n
The firemen didn't accept the in
yitation. They rolled up the hose.
and loaded up the extinguishers, and
went home.
1t was a good joke, but month late.