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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
Pulpit Notice.

DR.. Hurlbuts Bible Glass meets this
week on Saturday evening in the Junior
Sunday school room of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Prelude on ST
Pauls Earlier Epistles" lesson on Chris
tian Love" Cir l3 Next week the class
will be held ON Tuesday evening as usual
Prelude on Some of Paul's Helpers: !"
lesson on Paul and Apollas," Acts IS:
81 10: 6
1t is TO be kept in mind that on Friday
evening. February 27Jh, meeting will be
held in the First Presbyterian Church to
advocate Personal Temperance. IL is
not designed to speak for or against pro
hibltion or license, but TO present the
claim of personal abstinence from intoxI-
eating drinks DIR George p Eckman, of
New York, well known in Morristown,
will be the speaker of the evening, and a
large audience is expected The meeting
is under the direction of pastors of church
es in our city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
SURPRISED MIR. YAwGER

But Mrs. Yawger, who was In the
secret, was Fully Prepared
A large number of friends of Mr.. and
Mrs Benjamin Yawger gathered attheir
home on Water street, Friday evening,
to give a surprise party to Mr.. Yawger.
His wife had arranged for him to spend
tie evening with a neighbor and when
he guests assembled he was sent for,
and found the house full of merry
friends.
1t was the occasion of this birthday
anu many handsome presents including
large parlol chair a gift from his
neighbors, were received by him. Cards
and other games were played after
which refreshments were served
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
A HOUSE wARMIN'

Hose Company WIN Entertain the
Truck Lads Tuesday Evening
Independent Hose Company will have
a "house warmin' on Tuesday evening
next and have invited their friends of
the Truck Company to assist them in the
operation. Their new room will be
opened on this occasion and the Inde-
pendents are arranging to give their
guests good time. Music, eatables and
cigars will be among the features of the
evening and these will be seasoned by
the assistance of professional enter
tainer who has been engaged for the
evening
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
MANSION HOUSE PR0PERTYSoLD
Mr.. Eugene TroxeII Formerly of Mad
ison is Pnrchaser-Takes
Possession Tomorrow

On Tuesday of the present week Mr..
L. D. Guerin sold the Mansion House
property on Washington street to parties
who for the present desire to remain un
known. The sale was made through
real estate agent Henry P. Phipps of
Morristown. Mr.. Phipps declines to
give the name of his client. or clients. A
draft for large amount on New York
bank, was accepted by Mr.. Guerin in
part payment of the purchase price and
as forfeit in case the purchasers fail to
come to terms. BY the terms of the
sale Mr.. Guerin will continue to manage
the hotel and the refrpshment depart.
ment will be under his supervision until
at least the first day of April. After
that time permanent arrangement will
be made.
The reported lease of the property to
Mr.. Fenner Of Orange was correct and
progressed to the stage where improve
inents had been ordered and in several
instances put into execution. Mr.. Fen
ner, however, for reasons satisfactory to
himself, decided to relinquish his option
on the premises. That option expired
last Friday night at twelve o'clock On
Saturday several intending purchasers
opened negotiations with Mr.. Guerin
Among these were Mr.. Eugene Troxell,
formerly of Madison. On Tuesday the
sale was consummated as told above and
in the manner above written.
The price paid for the Hotel has not
yet been made public, but is believed to
have been about $40 000
LATER-As we go to press we learn
that Mr.. Eugene Troxell, of Madison is
the purchaser. He will take possession
Saturday of this week.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM CHILDs sR.

William Childs Sr., father of State
Senator Childs who is spending the win
ter in this city, died of heart disease at
his home near Baskingridge, Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. Childs was for many years promi-
nent in Bernards township and took an
active interest in its affairs. He was
connected with the Presbyterian church
and is survived by four daughters and
six sons; Mrs. Margaret Pr~tt, Mrs Lucy
Hendricks, Miss Hattie and Miss Flor
ence ChiIds, and Fred. Herman, Samuel,
" iIliam and Ellsworth Childs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
PROSECUTORS IN SESSION
state Association met in Annual ses-
sion on Tuesday

state Association met in Annual Ses-
sion on Tuesday
The State Association of Public Pro-
secutors met in annual session at the
Trenton House, in Trenton, on Tuesday
afternoon, but owing to the storm bound
condition of the state only few of them
were in attendance. There was no
special program for the occasion, so
those who attended amused themselves
in general exchange of ideas on their
work and pending legislation pertaining
to criminal procedure.
The only change in the personnel of
the association this year IS the addition
of Mr.. Spier of Hudson county, who was
recently appointed by Governor Murphy
to succeed Mr.. Irwin.
A banquet was served at an early hour
SO as to give tue gentlemen time to re-
turn to their homes that night
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
SEVERAL PRISONERS SENTENCED
Judge Vreeland Administers Justice
to Wife Beater and Others.

Judge Vreeland Administers Justice
to Wife Beater and Others.
Thursday morning Judge Vreeland
sentenced these prisoners as follows:
Joseph Wiltberger, who was charged
with assault with intent to kill and found
guilty by the jury was sentenced to be
confined in the State Prison for four
years.
Rufus Pfifer, convicted of assault up
on Lulu Pender at Boonton was sent for
three years to the same institution.
William Roach, who pleaded guilty
to petit larceny was sentenced under an
old indictment to two years confinement.
Joseph Merritt was given one year in
State Prison for an assault committed
upon little girl at which time sentence
was suspended This time he had as
saulted his wife and for this offence
Judge Vreeland suspended punishment.
A Hungarian from Dover was released
On his own recognizsnce in the sum OF
800 He was charged with passing
forged checks in New York on Dover
people There was a question raised as
to jurisdiction and the disposition told
above was made
Patrick Luby had obtained verdict
In lower court for an amount for ser
vice which did not satisfy him. He ap-
pealed and was given more money. This
closed the civil business for the term,
but the court will sentence persons who
have been convicted, and are out on bail
next Tuesday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
EIGHT KILLED OUTRIGHT.
Yesterday IN Horrible Accident
in Newark.

A frightful accident occurred at the
Clifton avenue crossing of the Lacka-
wanna ut $50 yesterday morning in
Newark, where trolley car heavily
loaded with High School pupils crashed
into the eastbound Passaic e. Delaware
express. Eight pupils were killed out
right, seven girls and one boy, Scores
were injured. Among the dead was a
niece of DIR. Edward j Ill, of the All
Souls Hospital staff. The girl was
identified by her uncle. Most of the
dead were mangled beyond recognition.
The accident threw a pail of gloom
over Newark. and when heard of in this
city much feeling was was expressed.
The first reports which reached here
were that the S.22 train, run by Ben
jamin Day, of Ridgedale avenue, had
crashed into the trolley car, but later
news discredited this.
There was rush for evening papers
at the various news stores in town yes
terday afternoon, as every one wis eager
for particulars.
IL is stated in Newark papers that the
Clifton avenue crossing where the hor-
rible catastrophe took place was known
to be dangerous, and attention had often
been called to it, in the hope that hor-
ror such as happened would be pre-
vented.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
TEXAS" IS HAPPY NOW
The Humane Hose Cart Arrived safe
ly After Many Delays.

Ane II ufnane nose CHfb arrived SAFE
~ After Many Delays.
From the numerous kilograms re-
ceived by Fred LeFerge, otherwise
known as "Ttxas, II committee of one
appointed to discover the whereahoutsof of
the new Humane Hose Carriage, it has
been seen in every city, town, village
and hamlet in the Middle Atlantic States.
Five times and more had LeFerge been
summoned 70 the depot lss a report thas
the apparatus was there, but each time
it proved false alarm. Once while
down by the depot he thought he heard
the big cng ON the wagon ring. The
sound seemed to come from freight car
which was drilling along the railroad
crossing. But on investigation it was
found to be only the pranks of some
small boy fooling with the First Ward
Hose Wagon.
On Monday sign was posted on
Bowman's bill board on Washington
street;
LOST
Between the Railroad Station and the
Post Office. ii Sc Wago1. Finder
please notify Texas" No questions
wi be asked"
But the troubles Of the boys were oyer
Tuesday and "Texas'" heart was filled
with rejoicing when word came that the
machine was reposing in stately mag
niAcence in freight car at the Rock
away Valley depot. 1t needed official
confirmation to induce the patient Lee
Ferge to make the trip to the station, but
he did it and he began to make ready for
the company christening of the hose
wagon which mas been decided upon for
Monday night, on which occasion the
company's quarters will be alive with a
happy crowd of firemen, Speeches will
be made and luncheon will be served; an
original poem OF recent experiences
may be read and a good time generally
will be the order of things
The entertainment committee have
arranged to have dialogue by Robert
Mack and Harry Wright on Firemen VS..
Married life.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
Jury BLAMES ENGINEER DAVIS
Result of Coroners Inquest Into
Causes of the Plainfield Wreckl
Made Pubic Saturday.

The Coroners jury empanelled to as
certain the cause of the Plainield
wreck last Saturday placed the blame
on engineer, James A. Davis, who fail
ed to observe the signals displayed to
warn him of approaching danger. 1t
alleges that he failed to heed four diff
ferent signals. 1t also finds that the
engine he was driving was not in first
class condition.
The jury further adds that it believes
the Philadelphia and Reading and the
Central are free from criminal respon-
sibility for the accident. 1t practically
recommends that all stoves be prohibit
ed in passenger cars and that all pas
senger cars be heated by steam from the
locomotives. The verdict recommends
that railroads be required to provide
another man in a cab whose duty it
shall he to look out for signals Fur
ther it thinks that electric headlights
should be used. 1t also asks.
Should not the railroads adopt, in
connection with their automatic visual
signals, some one of the automatic
safety devices that are now in the
market, which actually shut off the
steam. apply the brakes and stops the
train if the track is blocked or out OF
order"
Then continuing the verdict reads:
80 arrive at correct decision in
these matters, which require a great
deal of serious and expert study, we
suggest that the Legislature of the
State OF New Jersey, now in session,
pass bill providing for State Rail
road Commission, to be appointed by
the Governor, compose ed mainly of dis
interested. experts or practical railroad
men, who shall investigate the above
questions, and others of equal import
ance which may be brought to their
attention.
This Commission should have the
power to enforce such rulings and to
require the adoption of such devices as
will add to the safety and comfort OF
the large travelling public throughout
this State"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
BROWNING CLUB Dimes

Drew Seminary Llterati had a
Pleasant Evening In Town
The Browning Club of Drew Seminary
dined at Days restaurant in Morristown
Monday Evening. Mr. A. w. Peuton
acted as Toastmaster and these toasts
were responded TO.
"Toastmaster Mr.. A. W. Penton.
''Bon Voysge"-Mr. Fl X. Ebright
"Auf Wledersehen' Mr. G.. w. Os
mun.
Our Neighbors Mr., p. II. Murdick.
Greetings from the Faculty" y"-Dr.
l. F. Upham.
My Way of Advice"-Dr. Mcdowell.
The officers of the Club are President,
A. w Penton; vice president, Paul
Wayand, and Secretary, John q. Moon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
Buslness Incorporated.

The business conducted by the late
William A. Meslar has been incorporat-
ed and will hereafter be known as the
w. II. Meslar Company. Mr.. Walter
V. Meslar, who has been appointed
administrators Of the estate has been
made Manager and Treasurer of the
Company.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
IDA THERESA ElsENscHMrDr.

Mrs. Ida Theresa Eisenschmidt, widow
of the late Charles Elsenschmidt, died
very suddenly at her late home on Wes-
tern avenue.
She had been i'll for some time but
her sickness was not considered serious
Deceased was the mother OF Mrs. DUR
ling, the wife of former Sheriff E. L.
Durling. Funeral services will be held
on Monday at 3 o'clock.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
Annual session X. of p.

The thirty-sixth annual session of the
Grand Lodge of the knights of Pythias
of New Jersey opened in Trenton on
Wednesday morning, The report of the
grand keeper of records and seals shows
membership of 1866 in the state
uet increase of ssl over last year. The
total assets of the order in his domain
are 1861 1888. 50.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.

Mrs. Marsh was Badly Burned About
the Hands by a box of Matches.
Mrs. John Marss of Riagedale ave-
nue. narrowly escaped being seriously
burned, early last Monday morning.
She was striking match to light a
lamp, when the lighted match dropped
from her hand into a receptacle con-
tanning a box full of matches These
ingnited and caused little blaze. Call
ing to husband, she grabbed the burn
ing matches and in attempting to throw
them out the window they fell upon the
floor and set fire to the carpet With
the assistance of her husband the fire
was extinguished, but not until Mrs.
Marsh had been severly burned about
the hands.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
BURNED BY GAS

Philip Josh Victim of His own
CareIessness With Match
Philip Josh an employee of the Will
liam N, Meslar estate, was painfully
burned last Tuesday afternoon in the
McAlphin store house in the rear of the
post office by an explosion Of gas formed
by gasolene. He was pumping a barrel
Of gasolene into tank, and when he
took the pump out he lighted match to
see if the barrel was empty, The ex-
plosion followed. His burns were dress
ed by DIR. johnson, but are not consider
ed serious.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
The willard Memorial.

At the first Presbyterian church
Tuesday night, a Willard memorial
meeting was held by the local w. G.
I. U. and the Owen Y. Mrs. /. FL.
Demarest, corresponding secretary of
the State w. G. T. U. delivered the
address Her remarks were confined
to the heroic work of Miss. Willard,
and of the work now being done by
the w. G. T. U.
The president of the local Union,
Mrs, d. b Logan presided Miss Leek
and Miss Lawrence sang appropriate
solos.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
nenth of Former Resldanr

Merwin Bickford, son of j M. Bick-
ford, who for many years was engaged
in business in this city, died from an
operation for appendicitis at Watertown,
N. Y, on Feb. Sth, and was buried at
Port Lyden, N. Y.
Young Bickford had very promising
future, and his untiu death is greatly
deplored by his many acquaintance in
this community. He was an only son,
and about 2l years of age.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
THE RED MEN
HOLDPOW WOW
Warriors and Squaws With
Papooses Spend Monday
Evening Enjoyably
M0HUSCOWUNGIE ENTERTAINS

Local Talent Furnished Continuous
Gathering of About two Hundred
Friends and Guests of Tribe No. 216
1. o. r. M, in Association Hall. The
show was of High Order of Merit.
Down in Association Hall Monday
night, there was meeting of Warriors
and their Squaws from Mohuscowungie
Tribe No. 216 The gathering of these
red men was the outcome of war dance
held in their wigwam in the Savings
Bank building several weeks ago when
the Great Spirit told them they should
bring together their squaws and have
general rejoicing and feast. 1t was
showing hard at the hour set for the
summoning of the gallant tribe but all
had followed more diff cult trails than
ploughing through snow, SO that at eight
o'clock the hall was we'll filed. 1t was
the third Ladies' Night.
The entertainment was in the nature
of a vaudeville performance by local
talent.
Scattered through the audience were
to be seen men with long rank insignias
hanging across from their right shoulder.
To the ladies and children these orna-
mentations were mystery Some were
red, others yellow and others blue.
Their significance is known only to the
red men, and these secrets they keep
within the inmost recesses of their
heart.
The performance was commenced by
a musical selection rendered by j. Fred
Ruuyon and his assistants which was
meant to initiate war dance music, and
to all intents and purposes it did. Mr..
Runyon was epcored.
The singing of Mr.. George Hid and
MI. Woodruff NJ Vance was good and
the magic and shadowgraphs of Messrs.
Frank and Gus Pierson were excellent.
One of the most enjoyable features was
the piano playing by Miss Laura j.
Hutchings and Miss Ellen D. Slater.
Both young ladies showed adeptness in
music and received a hearty expression
of appreciation.
AS club twirler, Mr. Philip Day dis
played as much skill as professionals.
His movements were graceful and
artistic and he kept good time with the
music.
Miss Maud Berrys recitation was
well delivered. She spoke very distinct
ly and interpreted very excellently the
characters of her selection.
If his name had not been on the pro-
gram, few would have known George
Fl. Brown as he sauntered up to the
stage in black face He looked very
much like Lew Docstader and when
ne sang Ranibled" it was as much en-
joyed as any minstrel show could have
been.
At the conclusion of this part of the
entertainment ice cream and cake were
served
In the ice cream a mimic tomahawk
was "buried" in true Indian style.
Louis p. Wilson, Past Sachem of the
tribe, was recipient of very hand
some Past Sachem's medal, Heretof( re,
it has been the custom of the tribe to
give each Past Sachem costly regalia
but it was thought best to change the
order and adopt the medal token and Mr..
Wilson is the first in tribe to be honored
with a medal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
To Dine The vanderbllts.

Invitations have heen issued by Mr..
and Mrs. I'll. Mckay Twombly for a
dinner in their New York home. AT
this time it is expected that all the
VanderbiIts will be present.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
PROGRAM
PART l

l.
Overture" Mohuscowungie March, '
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Fred Runy on
Voss' Orchestra
Vocal Solo-"A Little Boy in Blue" -
..........,,..... .Ineo IL. Morse
Mr.. Geo. H. Hid
Piano Solo, Marche lmperiale' ...........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -. Alfonso Czebuzka
Miss Laura Jean Hutchings
Ochi selected
MIR. Woodruff M. Vance
Twenty Minutes-with NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Messrs. Frank and Gus. Pierson
INTERMIssIoN OF FIVE MINUTES
PART IL
Selection-.............. Indian Capers." I"
Voss' Orchestra
Indian CLUB Twirling- ..... "Such Grace E"
Mr., Philip Day
Humorous Recitation" How Mother Did IT.
e.. :. ............ .Treadwell
Miss Maud Berry
Piano Solo-"Polka de Concert" "..........
.........,... ....,....... Homer N. Bartlett
Miss Ellen ID. Slater
IeCullttr Iran ''......... .OflRlnhl
Mr.. Geo. Fl. Brown
short Talks-.. .,.................,......O Original
Great Chiefs
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20

A pool tournament il in progress at
the Morristown Field Club. There are
many entries. and the games thus far
played have been interesting.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20
New Law Partnership.

A law firm consisting of Vreeland,
King, Wilson and Lindabury has been
organised and will go into effect April !.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20

Tapkaow won three from Y. M. Q.
A. No. 2; Madison won three from Hill
crest; Y. Nj. C. A. No. won three from
Chatham.
The standing to date:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20

Edward zimmerman Tuesday drove
from Bernardsvile to Morristown in
~ minutes 60 decide bet.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20

The Democratic County Committee
reorganized Monday by eleenng all the
old officers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-02-20

The standing to date:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-10
The Worlds Wealth.

A writer In one Of the recent maya
zines gives some interesting facts con
corning the distribution Of the worlds
wealth among the different nations
The total wealth Of the world Is rough
ly estimated at $500 900, 100000. OF this
sum the larger part Is owned BY
Americans and Europeans, the United
States share being in the neighbor
hood Of 100000, 600 OOO-about one
fourth Of the whole. The wealth OF
the United Kingdom, combining the
shares Of England. Scotland and Ire.
land, Is estimated at f11,SO6, OOO,O 900
little less than $4,000, 100000, max
ing Great Britain the richest Of Euro
pean nations. France comes next
with property amounting to S4S,OOO,.
100000 in our money. Germany's Dor.
tion is about $4,000, 100000 and Rus.
sia's $32, 100000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-09-10

graves. They were dug after clever
attempt to escape about ten years
ago. Forty men were in the plot, and
nearly all of those not killed were
wounded.
While working side by side in the
quarries, George Fredericks and
George Sontag plotted the escape.
They discovered that narrow gully
near the quarry was not swept by the
Gatlings and that it offered a chance
for escape. Fredericks was released
soon after this discovery.
few days after he reached Sacra-
mento, twenty miles from the prison.
he bought forty rifles and large
quantity Of ammunition. He loaded
the lot into covered wagon. and in
the dead Of night he left the city. He
came within a few miles Of the pris-
on before daybreak and hid in thick
wood during the day Before mid
night he had hidden the rifles and
cartridges at the spot in the gully that
he and Sontag had agreed upon.
Next day the attempt to escape was
made. At midday. as forty convicts
were marching past the gully to din
ner, they suddenly broke ranks and
seized the few guards marching be-
side them. In a few moments they
We're hidden in the gully. out Of reach
Of the Gatlings. which had begun to
pop the moment they overpowered the
guards. Armed with the rifles left by
Fredericks the convicts were prepar-
ing to fight their way out of the gully
when a small door opened in the side
Of an ice house at the head Of the
gully. None of the convicts noticed
the door until Calling gun began to
pour lead in a stream out Of the open
ing. The convicts were panic-strick-
en-. They threw down their rifles and
knelt on the ground and shouted for
mercy. The Calling was worked for
thirty seconds. When the firing
ceased only few Of the men were
left unhurt.
The seven dead men were carried