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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
Her departure DELAYED.

Just as Mrs. Nora Smith was about
to leave the city last Monday morning
and take with her her goods and chat
tells, Constable Cornelius Hally, ST.,
was obliged to hold back her personal
possessions on an attachment issued
by Justice E. G, Johnston. She was
discovered moving by David johnson
milkman, who had claim of s15 ard
he had the attachment issued. The
estate Of Thomas Clifford, who held
claim of over $50, also asked for a
writ. When Mrs Smith found her.
self in the coils of the law she liqui-
dated her Indebtedness and moved
away in peace and comfort unmo-
lested
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
The scOmes Were as fdll lows
VERDICT FOR MIR. scHAEFER.
Mrs. Schaefer Unfit SO court Finds, to
Care for Their Children.

The suit brought by General Emil
Schaefer, of New York, to compel his
wife, Mrs. Amelia SchaefeE, who was
found in Morrjstown a few months
ago after race through the Middle
Atlantic States by detectives, to sur
render the custody Of their two chill
dren, Freda and Elsa, was tried be-
fore Vice-C Chancellor Pitney at Jersey
City last Friday and ended in ver-
dict for General Scbaefer When the
case was called, r. G. Bernstein coun-
sci for Mrs. Schaefer, informed the court
that he was unable to keep his promise
by producing Mrs. Schaefer and the
children as he did not know where they
could be found ice-Chancellor Pitney
said after reviewing the testimony that
it showed Mrs. Schaefer was not a fit
person to have the custody of the
children. He informed Mr.. Bernstein
that he must find Mrs. Schaefer and
the children at once. The lawyer said
he would do so.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS.

DIR. Evans Read one of the Most Inter-
esting Papers of the Sc sion.
DIR. B. D. Evans, of the State Hos
pital, is attending the State Medical
Society meeting at Asbury Park. He
read a very interesting and instructive
paper on "Court Testimony OF Medical
Experts in Mental Diseases. He out
lined the steps necessary for the quail
tications of an expert, and the prep
aration of an expert for court work.
He stated the relation of experts to
courts and the general welfare of So
ciety, and also the position the expert
should assume to protect his reputa-
tion and standing before his own pro-
fession and the legal profession.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26

Owing to a disagreement of the
witnesses as to the execution of the
will of the late William Kanouse,
of Montville, an appeal has been
taken from the order admitting the
instrument to probate, and Judge
Mills, in the Orphans Court, heard
testimony last Friday as to the mode
of its execution.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
Have Retnrned From Rome.

Rev. Adna Leonard and Mrs Leon
ard, who was formerly Miss Day, of
Ridgedale avenue, arrived in this city
from Rome, Italy, where Mr.. Leonard
had charge of the Methodist Church,
on Tuesday, and are now visiting Mrs.
Leonard's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Day, on Ridgedale avenue.
Mr.. Leonard has accepted a call at
Grace Church, Piqua, Ohio, and will
assume his duties July 5. Mrs. Leon
ard will remain east for few months
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
AN EARLY MoRN1NG FIRE.
Good Work by a Few Firemen Saw
Valuable Property.

Good Work by Few Firemen Save
Valuable Property.
The chemical engine was called to
the residence of Henry w. Van
Wagenen on corner of Miller Road
and Maccollough avenue 3 O'Clock yes
terday morning, and extinguished a
fire which threatened the destruction
of the handsome residence. Members
of the company who were on the
machine were Robert d. Foote, Fred
M. Day and Frank E. Pierson.
When they arrived they found a
lively blaze in the rear of chimney
which was rapidly spreading. BY
quick work and good judgment they
prevented the fire from gaining head
way and put out the blaze. The
damage is not extensive.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
FOLDING BED ACCIDENT.
Editor of the Banner had Narrow Es-
cape from Death Tuesday Night.


cape from Death Tuesday Night.
Mr.. LeClaire Vogt, one of the edi-
tors of the Banner, had narrow es-
cape from suffocation Tuesday night.
Mr.. Vogt had been in the habit of
sleeping in a handsome folding bed.
Tuesday night his youngest child,
Mary, occupied the bed with him.
About midnight the upper part, a
heavy, ornamental affair, fell over and
caught both Mr. Vogt and the young
ster. Mr.. Vogt was unable to move,
but his body being so much larger
than that of the child's, she was able
to breath. Her cries aroused other
members Of the family, but they were
unable to raise the top until assistance
from a grandparent was had. Mr..
Vogt was then released He was un-
conscious and was black and blue.
Consciousness was restored and Mr..
Vogt has now fully recovered. The
child was uninjured.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
FIRST ANNUAL DINNER.

Debating Society held 1t at Days Last
Tuesday Evening.
The first annual dinner of the Gam
ma Sigma Debating Society was held
at Days last Tuesday evening. Prin-
cipal w. l.. r.. Haven, of the High
School, and his assistant, Mr.. Bliss,
were present and made speeches. 1t
was expected to have former Judge
Cutler make an address, but he was
unable to be present The members
have just received their club pins and
wore them for the first time at the
banquet. The pins are gold shields
and with Greek letters and black en-
amel, signifying the name Gamma
Sigma.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26

GROUND FOR NEW SCHOOL HOUSE
Hoard of Education Looking to the
Future, Buys Land.

The Board of Education has pur-
chased from Frederic V. Pitney a
tract OF land on the corner of Mill and
Hazlet streets, for the consideration
of 81 800, as desirable site for a new
school building The demand is not
great enough at present for a school in
that section of the town, but the
board are of the opinion that a new
school house will have to be built in
the near future, and they have secured
this lot for that purpose. The ground
is 100 feet front by 200 feet in depth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
A CLASS RECEPTION
This Years High school Graduates
Received a Number of Friends
Last Week.

The graduating class Of the Norris
town High School gave reception to
their friends and relatives last Friday
night in the chapel Of the school. A
large gathering was present, and an
enjoyable time had. The evenings
entertainment consisted Of music by
Prof. Runyon's orchestra, singing by
an Alumni quartet, the reading of the
class prophecy, and the class will.
Refreshments were served.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
MoRRIsTowN VS.. RocKAwAY.


Saturday the Morristown Gun Club
turned the tables on the Roekaway
team and defeated them by ten birds
in a serenty-fve bird contest. The
match WAS shot during a heavy rain
and the scores were low on that ac
count. This was the second of a series
OF matches arranged. The clubs have
each won one. Saturdays score was
as follows:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
DISCHARGED THE ITALIAN.

And Was Chased up And Down the
Hill by Fellow Countrymen.
Richard Mulhall, contractor, knows
something about mob violence. Last
Saturday he discharged an Italian
whom he had working on a job on
South street, and Immediately about
dozen Italians with sticks and stones
began pelting him, and he was
obliged to seek the aid of the police.
Policemen Brennan was sent to quell
the riot, and when he arrived he
found the Italians chasing Mulhall
up and down the street, Matters
We're finally adjusted.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
The old Familiar sound.

Again the old bell in the First
Presbyterian Church will peal out its
melody from the tower, as it has ar
rived from the factory Of A. Meneely
& Co., Of West Troy, N. Y, where 1t
was sent to be recast. 1t was placed
in the tower last Wednesday morn
ing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
rhe scores were :

John O'Connor, of Convent Station,
had his shoulder diSlocated last Tues
day afternoon by box falling on it.
He was brought to Memorial Hospital.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
ApEcULIAR ACCIDENT.
Guard Ring Responsible for Loss of
Mr.. vanOrden,s Finger.

Mr.. vanOrden's Finger.
Mr., Franklin G. VanOrden, of
Wetmore avenue, had the little fin
ger of his left hand amputated last
Friday night in ST. Vincent Hospital
New York. Mr. VanOrden, who is
an oyster dealer in New York, was
from one Of his boats to the
shore when guard ring which he
wears on that finger caught in a hook
anti tore the nesh off clear to the
bone. He went Immediately to the
hospital, where surgeons removed
what remained of the finger.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
FEDERAL LABOR UNION.
VIII Have an Excursion to Hopatcong
Tomorrow. Special Boat Engaged.

On Saturday Federal Labor Union
No. 72ll, of Morris county, will
gather at the Point, Lake Hopatcong,
and an extra train will run there in
the late afternoon to accommodate
those who cannot get off for the
whole day. The large steamboat
"Hopatcong" has been engaged for
this excursion, and there will be a
plenty of other boats to accommodate
the rush.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
Engagement Announced.

The engagement of Miss Jessie
Miller Sharpe, of this city, to Mr.. John
Genung Bray, of East Orange, has
been announced.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
Dog Licenses.

One hundred and twenty-eight dog
licenses had been taken out at nine
O'Clock this morning
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
DE ArH OF A LOCAL CHARACTERS.
WasWell-known in this Section, Where
His Voice Made Him Famous.

AAiS NOACO ttIlOuSs
James Theodore Truax, colored, who
was known as the man who could shout
the longest and loudest of any person
in town. died at the County Aims
house last Saturday. Truax was a
soldier in the Civil War, and after the
war came to Morristown. He engaged
in whitewashing and for time met
with success, but of late years he had
suffered from poverty and was obliged
to go to the Old Soldiers Home. He
came back to Morristown about a
month ago, but was in poor health
and unable to work. He lived in the
rear Of Philip Welsh's stables and was
taken to the poor house two weeks
ago suffering from old age. He was rs
years old. IL.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26
JEPHTHAH AND
HIS DAUGHTER
Bayley School Pupils Gave the
0peretta in theLyceum
Monday Night
AT COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

1t was Handsomely Staged and is saf&
to Have Been Among the Best Amss-
teur Entertainments aGiven in this
Building In Many Gays. Several 0fl
Attention and were Eneored.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-06-26

Three hundred and fifty school
children took part in tihe commence
ment exercises of the sBayley School
which were held in the Lyceum Hall.
last Monday might. The school gave!
the opegetta. "Jephtaah and His.
Daughter" 1t was one Of the best
amateur plays ever staged in the|
Lyceum. The acting throughout
was good, the costumes were neat
and elegant and everv 4act was dis
patched with .promptness. The cast
was:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
BRONX INTERTROLLEY GTBES.
Hickleberry and InterbOrOuEh Resume
Their Scrap.

The Union Railway Company and the
New York city marlborough Street Rail-
way Company locked horns again before
the Railroad Commissioners yesterday
morning. The Huokleberry folks think the
marlborough outfit and its prospective
street car lines are not needed in The
Bronx or anywhere else.
Before the full Board Of Commissioners,
sitting In Parlor DIR OF the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, testimony was adduced yesterday
to show that the proposed lines OF the
marlborough company along Aqueduct
and Decatur avenues are not public
necessity and might become public nui-
sance. After this and some other testimony
had been taken, William Fl. Page, Jr., for
the Union company, took up the question
that was raised at the last meeting OF the
Commissioners as to whether the Inter-
borough company had complied with the
law which requires that a street railway
company must have deposited, In good
faith, with reputable financial institution
10 per cent. Of it's capital stock before 1t
can receive certificate of Incorporation.
At a previous meeting President Robert
C. Wood OF the PETERBOROUGH company
testified that at a meeting OF the directors
of the company held ct the office Of Wood,
Havemeyer & Kearney, brokers, Of which
firm Mr.. Wood is the senior member, he
turned over to the directors $4,000. or 10
per cent. Of the lnterborough's capital
stock, and that he, as the president Of the
company, deposited the money to the credit
Of the marlborough company in the Bank
of North America. About two hours later,
Ln .r,tth nd
from the bank and deposited 1t with Wood,
Havemeyer h kearney. He did this, he
said, because his firm was the only one he
knew which allowed interest on $4,000
accounts. BY depositing the money with
Wood, Havemeyer & Keaney the Inter-
borough company got the benefit OF the in
terest.
In his argument yesterday Mr.. Page
held that neither the spirit nor the letter
Of the law had been observed in this trans-
action, since it was what is known in Wall
Street as a wash transaction" which is
not tolerated by the rules OF the Stock
Exchange, to say nothing OF the laws OF
the State Of New York.
He said that the deposit was not made
in good faith and never was intended to
have been SO made, and, therefore, the
certificate of incorporation Of the Inter-
borough Street Railway Company is null
and void.
Everett p. Wheeler for the Interborouph
company, said that the deposit had been
made in good faith, and as evidence of the
fact he pointed to s2s 900 worth of vouchers
to show that the marlborough company
had paid out that much of the SAC, 900 in
the interests Of the company. Replying
to this statement, Mr.. Page said that the
vouchers didn't help out Mr.. Wheeler
bit
at is" he said, "as il you stole my purse
and some time afterward repaid to me
the money you stole. The repayment
would not clear you Of the charge of theft"
At the conclusion OF the argument, the
Commissioners adjourned the hearing until
July 81, at tho same place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
Obituary Notes.

Andrew Frederick Gault. president OF
the Montreal Cotton Company. president OF
the Dominion Cotton Company and Of the
Gault Brothers Company, Limited, died AZ his
Yesterday of diabetes. He WAS a director
Of the Bank of Montreal and many other
financial and Industrial corporations. He
was born at Sahbane, Ireland. in 1888. He
leaves an estate valued ut over s2,00O,OO
Arthur II O'Connor.. recently assistant
bia. died in Washington on Tuesday evening
nj the age of As years lie was born in Musca-
tine. Ia, but had resided in Washington
since 1872. when his father. Henry OConnor.
was appointed Solicitor of the State Depart
ment by President Grant, He was Rradu-
ate of the Iowa State University ana Columbia
University Law School.
Mrs. Sophie Lewis. wife OF Samuel A. Lewis,
who was president Of the New York Board
OF Aldermen under Mayor WlCkham, died
at her summer home in South Elberon yes
terday. She was 10 years old, and is survived
by her husband and seven sons. Mr., and
Mrs. Lewis celebrated their golden wedding
on June 20.
DIR. c. T.. Nash. one Of the oldest and best
known physicians In the South is dead In
Little Rock. Ark. He was writer on civil
war subjects. He was a near relative OF
Richard p. Bland Of Missouri and was born
In st. Louis.
facturer of New York city. died in the home
Of his brother, Robert Kohler. at Adelphla
n. j.. to-day, aged 90 years. Death was
caused by heart trouble: He leaves ono
son. who lives in New York, Mr., .Kohler
was at his brothers home at Adelphia on a
visit. He died suddenly.
Jacob II. Vanderbilt's daughter Clara, the
widow Of James McNamee. and a niece OF
Commodore Vanderbilt. died Yesterday at
her home, Dongan Hills. Staten Island
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
DIED.

DAY.--At Somervillc, N. j., July q. Robert L.
Day. aged 50 years.
Funeral service At his late residence, SomSr.
Vile. on Thursday. July 0. a. $50. Relatives
and friends invited.
FITzGERALD.--on Tuesday. July 7. 1908. Mary
Fitzgerald. wife OF tho late James Fitzgerald.
in her 58th year.
Funeral from her lato residence. Sss Fast lspth
ST., on Friday morning. fnternent In Calvary
Cemetery.
Del, entered into rest In his saith year
Funeral services at his lato residence. 13l Busun
Vista av., Yonkers. N. Y. at 7 p NJ wsdnss-
day. Inrcrment at Danbury, Conn.
MARTIN.--Suddenly. Tuesday night at High
view. ~ Y. George l., A. Martin. agod a.
Funeral services will be held az his late residence
Aea Third St, Brooklyn, Thursday evening az
so'clOck.
McNAMEE.-At Dongan Hills, Staten Island, July A.
Clara Vanderbilt widow OF James McNamec
and daughter OF the late Jacob II. Vanderbilt.
Funeral services at her late residence. Dongan
Hills Friday July 10. 4 =. NJ,
REYNOLDS,-.On Tuesday, July I, at her
residence, 37s College ave-. New York city.
Dorothea C. Reynolds In her eth year
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
ruRNER.--on Wednesday. July 8. 1905 at Engie-
wood. N j.. Herbert Beach Turner, in the
8sth year OF his age.
Funeral service at ST. Paus Church, Ensir
wood. on Friday, July 10. on the arrival Of
train leaving foot OF Chambers street AZ lis
p NJ, and Erie Station, foot OF West sd street
ITO p. M Return train leaves Englsword as
$50 p, NJ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
THIS SEASONS COTTON CROP.
An Expert opinion Is That the south VIII
Not Produce More Than Three-rOurths.

WASHINGTON, July s.-Ashley Horne Of
Clayton, one of the most successful business
men in North Carolina who il largely in
terested in cotton manufacturing, is of the
opinion that the Southern States will not
produce more than three-fourths Of crop
this season. Mr.. Horne, in speaking Of
this subject to-day, said:
AT best there will not be more than
three-fourths of a crop In North Carolina,
and the same conditions prevail in the
other Southern States. The time for big
cotton crops in the South is at an end. in
my opinion, and it will be a rare thing if the
South ever produces more than an II 900 900
bale crop. Scarcity of labor is responsible
for this condition, which is more emphasized
this year than ever before I think the
smaness Of the crop will result in good
prices being obtained for the product
throughout the season.
This has been a successful year for some
mills and disastrous for others. The mills
that had the foresight to lay in a supply of
cotton last fall and failed SO sell their prod
uct ahead have made money. Those that
did otherwise have lost, A number of mills
have had to close down, for II has been i'm
possible to make money at the prices that
the staple has commanded of late"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
CONTROL or CORPORATIONS.
Minnesota Bankers Protest Against Over.
capitalization.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, July s.-Many speakers
before the State Bankers Association
to-day declared that the over capitalization
OF corporations Is likely TO cause panic.
and after considerable discussion the asso-
citation adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas 1t Is well-known fact that many
corporations are issuing stocks and bonds
far in excess Of the value and cost Of the
property which they represent, and
Whereas such corporations, In order to
pay dividends on such overissue of stocks
and bonds, charge expansive and exorbitant
prices for transportation and for manufact-
ured articles. which have to be borne by
the consumer.
Resolved. That the Minneapolis Bankers
Association are opposed to and do hereby
condemn the issuing of stocks and bonds by
any corporation in excess OF the value of the
property which they represent and we do
hereby request our Senators and Congress-
men to Use their utmost endeavors to secure
the passage Of law placing all corporations.
the same as banks. under the control and
subject to the supervision OF the Bureau
OF Corporations in the Department of Com
MERGE. when possible, requiring said bureau
to certify to the payment of the capital Of
such corporations and to the issue OF all
stocks and bonds. but not in excess OF the
value OF the property which they represent,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
MARINES AT CUIEBRA ISLAND.
To Be Retained There ON Account OF Pos
sibillty Of Trouble I'm the Isthnlis.

WASHINGTON, July s.-As the result OF
conference to-day between the Secretary
OF War and the Secretary Of the Navy it
was arranged that United States artillery
men, instead of United States marines,
should be assigned to garrison the naval
coaling stations at Guantanamo and Bahia
Honda, which Cuba will transfer to this
Government. The significant statement
was made that on account Of 4the possibility
Of trouble on the Isthmus of Panama" it
was deemed advisable to retain at Culebra
Island the battalion Of marines sent there
in the winter, ostensibly for purposes OF
drill. These marines, it had been pre-
viously arranged, were to garrison the
naval coaling stations in Cuba, it being
deemed proper that naval stations should
be guarded by marines and not by troops
from the army.
The character of the trouble the Govern
ment thinks may come on the Isthmus
was not disclosed. There have been trust
worthy official reports that Panama and
the other lsthmian States OF the United
States of Colombia would seCede and get up
Government of their own if the Panama
Canal treaty with the United States were
defeated. 1t is known that this Govern
ment holds that Colombia Ia morally bound
TO approve the treaty, but there is no evil
dence that the marines at Culebra are to be
sent to the Isthmus if the Colombian Con-
sress declines to recognize this contention
by rejecting the treaty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-09
"BLACK TOM" DEAD AT lO2.
Thought whIskey Kept Him Young and
Smoked All His Life.

Thomas Thompson, negro who was
known all over Hudson county. N. j., az
Black Tom," died yesterday morning
in his shanty on the Hackensack River
at Snake Hill as the age Of l02, The date
OF his birth was never recorded. but his
relatives, who represent four generations,
were in the habit Of celebrating his birth
day anniversaries on New Years day.
"Black Tom" was born a slave in Moon
ACHE. N. j., In 1901. He was sold at an
early age to the Smith family. owners OF
a large tract Of land in Secaucus Several
wears before New Jersey abolished slavery
the negro bought his freedom: HIS former
master gave him q start in life by deeding
to him a plot Of ground at Snake hin. ne
put up a shanty. got married ana raised
a large family. He made point OF never
accepting charity and supported himself
by raising vegetables and selling the peits
OF muskrats which he captured on the
Hackensack meadows.
aBlack Tom" believed that the use OF
liquor and tobacco kept him young.
He was particularly fond OF good whiskey
and smoked a clay pipe. He went TO BED
early, arose at daybreak and never shlrked
hard work. He retained his faculties
until the end
The negroes wife died ten years ago
at the age of co. His comfort had been
looked after in recent years by great
granddaughter, whose husband dieG las.
wear. and great-grandson. Black Inn
Estimated that he had about 100 descend
ants. l.. A.,
Grove Church Chapel, Secaucus. to-mor-