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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
rEAcHER,s PENSION FUND.
Reason for state Administration Of /
without Expense.

Reason for state Administrator Of 1t
without Expense.
The Trenton Times contention
that the Pennsylvania railroad EN-
ployes have as much right as the New
Jersey teachers to as the state to
manage their pension fund without
expense to the beneficiaries, may be
specious, but it is not convincing
The railroad employees are working
for a corporation, which as matter
Of fact, contributes very materially
to the support of their pension fund.
The teachers are essentially public
servants and deserve from the public
equal recognition in their praise
worthy effort to establish an income
for themselves in old age. The
principle of old-age pensions is APP
pealing more and more to the intelli-
gence and fairness of large employers,
the more 50 as under the highly pro-
gressive conditions of twentieth CEN
fury life, it is being recognized that
an employees years of serviceableness
are fewer than formerly. In other
words, under the modern economic
theory it is found cheaper to pension
off employees after As years Of age
than it is to continue them on the
active payroll, efficiency of service
being considered. A little investi-
cation will show that much the same
tendency is manifesting itself in the
schools. Teachers nowadays are I'M
able to perform satisfactorily the ex-
acting duties of the class-rooms to so
late a time in life as was possible
when pedagogy was less of science.
In view of these circumstances, the
pensioning of teachers seems a most
prudent provision growing out of mo-
dern.necessities and we submit, that
in encouraging the system which has
been so wisely organized in New
Jersey, the state can afford to display
as much generosity as any private
employer. If it does not contribute
directly to the fund, it may at least
assume the expenses of its manage
ment
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
A DOVER ENTERTAINMENT.

Many'Persons had an Enjoyable Even
ing Wednesday as Guests of the
Young Mems League.
Last Wednesday evening the Young
Mems League Of Dover entertained
the Entire Nous Club in their rooms
on Morris street. The rooms were
handsomely decorated and furnished
in exquisite taste for the occasion
under the eyes of the Ladies Auxiliary.
The reception committee received
their guests upon their arrival and
performed the necessary introduce
tions. Mingling among the guests
were Rev. M. +. Shelford and Rev.
Norris II. Gibbs. former Mayor S. r.
Bennett and Mrs Bennett and many
others to the number of about one
hundred. A piano solo by Mrs Ed
ward Jenkins was rendered to the
delight of the audience and then
half hour given Hoyer to social COM
mingIing After this Mr.. f. HI. Meyer
welcomed in formal speech the visit
ing club members Then followed
well arranged program of choice selec-
tions. Among the soloists were f. S.
Hart, Mrs. John Trumper, Bert Hoag
land, d. b. O'Brien. A well trained
sextette added to the gaiety of the
evening Then followed a speech by
Rev. NJ. T. Shelford and refreshments
served by the ladies. Both events be-
ing voted feature of the evenings
entertainment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
THEY AIR
GRIEVANCES
Former Mayor of Dover and
Family Disagree Over
Financial Matters.
FIGHT OVER GUARDIANSHIP

Peculiar conditions surround the
case which, coming from Dover, was
heard by Judge Vreeland in Norris
town last Friday and Saturday. There
is a sad lack of discord as to the finan-
cial genius of the head of the family,
Horace L. Durham, who was once
Mayor of Dover.
Carrie Clark, Chicago woman, and
an aunt of Mr.. Durham, died and left
to Durham personal property and real
estate to the value of about S35, 900.
She also gave to his eldest son, who is
of age, some $4,000. Ten thousand
went to younger son, and $1,000 to
the only daughter
Mrs. Durham, the mother of the
children made application for the APP
pointment of DR.. Robert A. Bennett,
of Dover, as guardian Of the son, who
is an infant in the law. Mr. Durham
protested against this and among other
things stated that the aunt who had
left the property to the children, had,
in her life time, dislike for Bennett,
and that he too, had personal dis
like for him.
When Mrs. Durham took the stand
she swore that her husband was adj
dicted to drink that he was getting a
salary of 81 800 as the representative
of a Brewery house. There did not
seem to be anything in her testimony
rejecting upon his willingness, or
ability, to contribute to the family
support There was nothing that size
was willing to swear to- that indicated
that Durham was not good father
Mrs. Durham used up as much Of her
time as she was allowed to in telling
the Court and lawyers what devoted
wife and good mother she was.
Then Mrs. Durham brother, Tho5.
Baker, was puteon the stand. Thomas
swore that Durham was drunk a
number of times but on cross-eXamina-
tion he admitted that he had only
''heard' that Durham was drunk.
Then the oldest son Horace took the
stand and said he was opposed to his
father acting as guardian for his
younger brother.
John Dickerson, of Dover was not
sufficiently expert in the matter
of drunkenness to swear positively
that he saw Durham drunk, but he
Thought he did.
When the former Mayor was put on
the stand he swore that he collected
100000 year for the Ballantine
Brewing Co. He objected to any one
other than himself being appointed as
guardian, but if it had to be done he
would recommend that his brother-il-
law, Andrew Baker be appointed.
Judge Vreeland reserved his de-
cision.
Then Mr.. Dunham's daughter, who
is Is years of age, made application for
the appointment of DR.. Bennett to
act as her guardian. Her manner on
the stand indicated that the doctor
job will prove an entertaining one, as
she showed considerable temper when
Mr.. Mills asked her questions of u
tenor she did not approve. Her appli-
cation will be heard at greater length
later.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
ISAAC N. WHITEHEAD

Isaac N. Whitehead, of Washington
Valley, died Monday morning. He
was IS years old and had been sick all
winter He came from old Morris
county stock and was an uncle of
ASSemblYman Whitehead.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
A LUCKY ACCIDENT

for Rev. ]. NJ. Stevenson, Hawthorne,
N. j., who writes By rare accident
was made acquainted with DR.. Deanes
Dyspepsia Pills. They act gently, correct
ing the secretions and preventing const-
patton. | subscribe myself your friend,
as your pills are welcome friends to me-
Every one of the thousands of testimo-
malls to the virtue of DR.. Deane's Dyspep-
STA Pills is genuine. They cure-white
wrapper if constipated, yellow if bowels
are regular. Send for free sample
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
state HosnitaI Notes.

DR.. H. A, Cossitt, pathologist and
assistant physician on the medical
staff of the hospital and DR.. r. ID.
Baker, assistant physician are both
taking special course in the study of
nervous and mental diseases under
DR.. Thomas p. Prout of New York
city. The course covers both the his
tological, pathological and clinical
aspect of these diseases.
William Ayers, who has been for
fifteen years in the employ Of the
hospital, has been appointed boss
farmer, to fill the place made vacant
by the resignation of Jacob Wise. Mr.
Wise it is said, will move to Norris
town,
A.. 0. Baker of New York city
visited his brother Or. r. d. Baker
last week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
NOTICE.
To WHOM In MAY CONCERN.


NJ Office is hereby given that the subscriber
IN will on the 2nd day OF April, 1908, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as council can be heard thereon, make apph-
cation TO the Court of Common Pleas Of Nor
ris County for the transfer of the license
granted by said court TO Luther Harms at the
last May term of said court to keep an inn or
tavern at the village of Flanders, in said
County of Morris TO me. jackson B. Case, for
the unexpired term Of the license.
Dated March II, 1908. 1886
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
JUDGE vREELAND HEARS PLEA
And then Imposes sentence on Several
Criminals.


And then Imposes sentence on Severed
Criminals.
Last Friday afternoon Judge Vree-
land heard the pleas of seven men
charged with crimes Of different sorts.
Thomas Skinner, whose chief claim
to fame is his attempt to steal pair
of child's gloves from Eugene Carrell
admitted that he was guilty. He had
been in Jail a month, and the Court
decided that another month would
about expiate his crime.
Austin Clifford who, while being
taken to the poorhouse in Hanover
township stole pair of sleeve-buttor
from the officer who had him in charge,
was given two months for the crime.
Frank Mclean, who is sometimes
known as Michael Dow, said that he
was not guilty of burglarizing the
house of James Detille in RoXbury
township, and the Court assigned John
NJ. Mills, Esq, to defend him. He
will be tried March r.
The trial of number of Italians
for breaking into the store of e. S.
Thompson, of Port Morris, has been
set for March y. Samuel Churchill,
one of the Italians accused, entered a
plea last Friday of having received
stolen goods.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
Correspondents wanted

The Chronicle would like to have a
correspondent in every settlement in
this county, and will pay for their
services.
Address communications to this
office.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
OBITUARY.
ROBERT LAWRENCE

Robert Lawrence, an old resident of
this city, died at his home, on Pros
pect avenue, last Tuesday evening,
death being due to pneumonia.
Deceased resided in this city around
1897 and used to attend a private
school which stood at the corner Of
Washington and High streets. One of
his schoolmates was Augustus w.
Cutler.
Mr.. Lawrence leaves five children,
three sons and two daughters, all
married with the exception of one
daughter.
OF these children Mr.. Charles
Lawrence was well known in Norris
town, having been employed in the
iewelry store of j. e. Parker some
fourteen or fifteen years ago. At the
present time he has an establishment
of his own at Norwalk, Conn.
The funeral services will be held at
the residence of Mrs. r. Vessel, one
of the daughters, 221 Eleventh street,
Brooklyn, on Saturday afternoon.
Deceased was well advanced in years
being in the eighties, and his death
was rather unexpected for but two
weeks ago he came to this city and
spent several days with his old friend
Mr.. David Rodney. Although at the
time he complained of slight indis-
position, he did not think it to be
anything serious. The next Mr.. Rod
ney heard of him was when he received
letter from one of his sons ANNOUNCE
ing his death.
ISAAC N. WHITEHEAD
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-13
Fewer Gallons; Wear. Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less OF Devoe
Lead and Zinc than mixed paints.
Wears longer; twice as long as lead
and oil.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Manager Wauted.

We desire to employ a trust
worthy lady or gentleman TO
manage our business in this
County and adjoining territory.
Our house is we'll and favorably
known. $1,000 straight Cash
Salary and all Expenses paid
Each week by Check direct
from Headquarters. Expense
money advanced; previous ex-
perience unnecessary; position
permanent. Address Thomas
j, Cooper, Manager, 1040 Cax-
ton Building Chicago, III.
3.19.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Of Interest To Women.
THE WAY FASHION STRAWS
BLOW.

THE WAY FASHION STRAWS
BLOW.
Very pretty blouses are be.
ing made. Taffetta is the most
cpular fabric, though the
softer silks are being used.
Most of the new blouses are of
daint y colors, ard it looks like
the delicately shaded ones will
GUST the whites and creams for
dressy wear.
Transparent yokes and parts
of sleeves are still popular
Some of The prettiest waists
have yokes of strips of silk
herringboned together. The
best dressmakers put a lining
of mou sseline under the trans.
parent J Ukes.
A clever West End girl is
making for herself a pretty
yoke of little narrow bands of
silk, joined together with fancy
stitches. The yoke will be
used in a waist of crepe de
chine. The work is not diff
cult and such a yoke costs a
great deal in the shops. When
made by a good dressmaker as
part of a gown the cost of the
haudwork is added.
Hand work is the top notch
of elegance. All handsome
gowns have it. 1t is the chance
of her life for the woman who
can sew daintily. She can make
the most exquisite trimmings.
If she wants an all black gown
of point d'esprit she can trim it
charmingly by letting the black
lace used for trimming. A good
style is to put in a skirt yoke of
lace, trim it with jet and form
the lower part of the waist of
the same.
1t is limited that green will be
much used for spring and sum.
mer wear. Whole hats are
made of it, different shades that
harmonic we'll being used.
Tiny roses grouped together
will form the decora ton of some
of the best hats. The effect is
charming.
Violets of a warm toned pur-
Pile will be made into entire
hats for early spring. A bunch
of white flowers trims the violet
hat.
Satin has disappeared as a
daylight fabric. but is in high
favor for evening uses.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
A Thought For The Day.

The only sorrow worth any.
thing in this world is sorrow
for others, and sorrow for 9TH
ers means helping others, not
hugging our woes to ourselves.
For 1 believe that the really
brave and the really great make
us forget their scars, all the
records of their hur is and
wounds.
From "My Old Maids Cor.
ner," The Century, March,
1903.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
FOR -.

New York, Niagara Falls, De.
troit, Toledo, Omaha. Council
Bluffs, st. Paul and all points
north, east and west.
Though Chair Cars (seats
free) and Buffet Sleeping Cars,
Kansas City and Moberly tC
New York, Detroit, Des Moines
and st. Paul and Omaha; ana
st. Louis to Chicago, Buffalo,
New York and Boston.
Compartment Sleeping Cars
between st. Louis and Kansas
City.
Magnificent Dining Cars be
tween st. Louis and the east.
Fine road bed-elegant equip
ment and fast time.
c. S. CRANE, H. E. WATTS,
G. P. at. A. P.&T.A.
ST. Louis MoberIy.-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

Cheap Excursion one way rates
via Wabash Route February IL
to April 80 inclusive, to points
in California, Washington, Ore.
gon, idaho, Montana and inter.
mediate. Through Touris Cars.
For full information in regard
to rates, time of trains, etc,
apply to nearest ticket agent
or address H. E. WATTS, p. &
T. A.. Moberly, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
HAPPINESS THAT SOON TURNED TO
;, SORROW"

1t was in the month of June
and the roses were now in
bloom, and the birds sweet
songs filled the air.
A maiden of sixteen who liv.
ed in large city who ha d
a most beautiful home, she be
ing the only child of this ele-
giant house, was a great pet.
She was the pride of all the
city. Every one spoke Of her
as the most beautiful girl they
had ever seen.
One evening after tea she and
a few of her young lady friends
were walking, when they met I
youth, who asked if he could
have the pleasure to walk with
them. Soon after, this young
maiden grew tired and faint,
and had TO be taken home. She
was soon taken home by the
assistance of the youth who
had been walking with her.
Soon she recovered and they
went out on the lawn which
was green and shaded by love
ly trees. There they spent the
first evening of their love.
Evening after evening they
would sit together on this
beautiful lawn and listen to the
MARBLE of the sweet birds, they
also would pluck the roses and
he would tNine these in her
golden hair.
One evening when he came to
call on her, sad and unhappy
look was upon his sweet aud
smiling face, which she had
always met before.
He had only been There but
a few moments when Helena
asked what was the reason he
looked so sad and unhappy.
Tears filled his eyes ,as he
replied: "Oh Little One, l
have sad news for you"
''What! Sad news" she asked
''tell me, Damain what can it
be-" Il must leave tomorrow
morning to be gone for a long
time" he said, with a low and
trembling voice.
9! Damain, how can it be,
must L stay here without you
lfter | have been so happy
with you so short time.
She wept bitterly and asked
lin not to go. He then took
Ter in his arms and tried to
oothe her acheing heart, |
Helena dear, 1 will return some
ime before the Holidays, try
nd be happy until my return.
shall write to you every few
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

| NOJ - ohN Ou luuSl answer SO
will know how my little Helena
| is.
[ must now go; so as [ can
prepare to start, you know the
train comes in quite early and
will be tired and sleepy for it is
past ten now,
KISS me little one and then l
m ust go, for it is growing late.
She raised her head from off
, his shoulder and kissed him.
1t filled his heart with warm
love for her, for this was the
first time she had ever let him
press her to his bosom or kiss
her ruby lips.
He had now been gone five
long months, he wrote to her
quite often and received an.
sWers from her.
One evening at a reception
Helena met very pleasant
young man, a tall slender fig
ure with lovely black hair,
Or own eyes and a beautiful
bio nd face.
He asked her the happiness
of the first waltz with her and
she answered, Yes with pleas.
ure," with a sweet smile on her
talr face. He then asked if he
could accompany her home.
She consented and from time to
time she soon forgot Damaln,
and began to love Edwin very
dear.
Christmas was drawing near
and Helena had almost forgot.
ten Damain as Edwin called of.
ten and was very loving with
her.
Soon after Helena had written
Damain a letter. a very cool
o ne too for she had always be.
fore written warm and loving
| etters to him. Damain re-
turned home on the evening of
December 22nd, cold and |
snowy evening.
He had been wondering why
Helena had written so coldlv TO |
him so as soon as tea was over
he went to call on her AS he |
entered the yard gate he heard |
the sweet song she had always
sang to HIM before he left.
o! how sweet he thought to
hear her soft voice once more.
He rang the bell and she arose
and opened the door, she stood
aghast for a moment and then
said, o! can it be Damain.
Yes little one it is me. She
asked him in and he entered
and seated himself on the sofa.
and asked her to sit beside him
which she did with a scornful
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

IN THE SOUTH.

No portion of the United
States has made greater prog
ress in the last year or two.
than the South. Northern and
foreign capital is rapidly in
vading that section, finding
profitable investments in the
various industries and facto-
ries that are being rapidly de-
veloped and built, The great
influx of settlers is creating an
increased demand for lands of
all kinds and prices are grad
ually advancing, s'they will
for years to come. Work is
plentiful and poverty practi-
cally unknown. Alabama is
supplying coal and iron to all
the world. More money can
be made and with less labor in
the raising of small fruits and
berries and oin'truck patching
on the Gulf coast than in any
otherstate in the Union. Straw
berries from Alabama reach
northern markets before those
from the states in the south
east. Cattle can be raised
with great profit, there being
millions of acres of cheap
range lands. If you are in
terested in the south and its
resources and desire informa-
tionon any subject, address
G. A. PARK
Genl lndustrial& Immigration Act
LOUISVILLE & NAsHVILLER. r
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

j. w. Evans and family have
moved from the r. V. Sullivan
farm to the residence property
on Chestnut between Dover and
Cleveland Streets, known as
the Lovel Rouse place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

tween yours and my love?
Nothing" she replied, cold.
ly.
Yes Helena you have forgot
the last evening we were to-
gether. You have forgot the
love you gave me the evening [
left you SO sad and lonely.
Damain, Il have learned to
love another" she said, | did
not think of you when l met
the one [ now love, it is to
late for you talk of the last
e venipg we were together, for
| am now in love with Edwin
Fuller, a rich and noble man.
You know you are poor and
could never maintain me as |
would like.
Yes little one, l am poor,
but there is no one on earth l
could ever love but you, and
remember Helena, "A true
heart is better than a false
heart with great wealth"
He then babe her good night
and left her in the beautiful IL
bray alone. 1t was quite late
and Helena being tired went to
her room, wondering why
Damain had said what he did to
her. After retiring she could
not sleep for thinking of Damain
her first love.
In the morning she arose,
dressed herself in a lovely pink
satin and twined a few arti-
fetal roses in her hair.
AS she looked in the mirror
she thought how sad and worn
her beautiful face was and then
her thoughts wandered back to
the distressful night she had |
just spent. AS she entered the
di ming room, breakfast was be
ing served,
Her mother looked up at her
and said, why Helena my
dear you are quite late coming
to breakfast. The sun is shin
i ng warm and bright. I think
it will be a beautiful and happy |
Christmas. Go out in the yard |
Helena, you look faint and
pale. Are you i'll my dear?"
mo mama" she said, as
tears filled her eyes. She then
W walked out into the yard and
wept bitterly, for her love had
changed and she now loved
Damain as she did the evening
S he had kissed him before he
left six long months ago.
She went back to her room
and cried, o! Damain love
you. I was false last evening
tor 1 love you, l cannot live
without you. Just then the door
} pened and her mother entered
with a message for her.
1t read, Helena my darling
you have wrecked my life for
ever, I cannot live without you.
now die little one. just for the
owe [ have for you.
Your Beloved, Damain Cumy.
AS she read it with trembling
orm and tears falling from her
Eyes she then asked her mother
With low sad voice. mother
lear can it be that Damain
Jumy is dead. Did he take his
own life just for me?
Yes. Helena the sad news
vas heard this morning that
D amain shot himself through
he heart and held this sad note [
n his hand. O! mother, what
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
LOW C0LONIST RATES TO THE
NORTHWEST AND CALIFORNIA

From February 10 until April 3d.
the Burlington makes greatly reduc-
ed one-way rates for settlers going to-
California. Montana, Big Horn Ba-
sin, Idaho, Washington, Oregon,
Puget sound Country and British
Columbia. Generally speaking, the
reduction is FROM % to 40 per cent.
THE r. ~
Take Burlingi~n train at st. Louis,
Kansas City, ST.. Joseph, Omaha,
Denver or Chicago. With its close
connections, the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific roads, and with it's
| through train service the Burlington
offers more to the settler than any
other line or combination of lines
into the Northwest. The Curling
ton-N orthern Pacific Express" is the
great daily train with through chair
cars, coaches and through tourist
sleepers. This is the only through
train into the Northwest jointly with
the Northern Pacific.
TO CALIFORNIA
Join the Burlington's personally
conductedi California excursions in
through tourist sleepers which are
run on frequent dates each week via
Denver Scenic Colorado and Salt
Lake City.
MAIN TRAVELLED ROAD
One makes no mistake in calling for
tickets over the Burlington with it's
5000 miles of main travelled trunk
lines leading to practically all the
great cities and diverging points of
the West.
Describe to us pour proposed trip
and let us advise you the least cost
and send you free reading matter.
WIN; FITzGERA. D L.,W; wAKELEY,
General Agent, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Hannibal Mo. St. Louis, Mo.
G.. LEVEY, Genl Manager,
st. Louis. Mo,
j. L. LYON, Agent, Monroe City.