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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
FIVE CARS DERAlLED.
Tracks Near the Old Pottery Spread ana
Deralissd fsss.m-si,sn, Damage.

Deralied fheem.-si,ght Damage.
Wednesday about o'clock as engine
No. 1901 was bringing draft OF load
ed cars from the Baker brothers quar-
ries over the branch road, fve cars
were derailed and considerable dam
age was done to the tracks.
The train was rounding the curve at
the old pottery when the rails spread
on account of the heavy strain on the
lower rail and five of the cars next to
the engine were derailed but not mp
set, tearing up the track from the pot
terry to the switch. distance of about
| rs feet The cars were slightly dam
aged but 1T is the talk of all of the
railroad men why the engine was not
derailed. it being heavier than the
cars.
The ringers train was dispatched to
the scene at once bat the place is a
very unhandy one for the working of
the crew and two of the cars remained
Off this morning, but all was cleared
early and traffic resumed. The great
est delay is with the men at the quarry
as there was no empty cars at the upper
quarries and the work was delayed
until they arrived. The point where
the cars were derailed is very dan
gerous one aud great caution is taken
by the men at all times, but accidents
J of this mature will happen at all times
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

The recent trial of the automobiles
from Paris to Madrid was veritable
trace massacre. but not between the
whites and blacks. There were some
rich fools on the one side and half "a
hundred hapless SPECTATORS on the
other. A thing like that in this coun-
try would be productive of the pretti-
est lynching bee imaginable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
Can't Keep II Secret.

The splendid work of DIR. King &
New Life Pills is daily coming to
light. NO such grand remedy for
Liver and Bowel troubles was ever
known before. Thousands bless them
for curing Constipation, Sick Head
ache. Biliousness. Jaundice and Indi-
gestion. Try them. 25c at Shepherd
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

Senator Hanna has withdrawn all
opposition to the Endorsement of Mr..
Roosevelt's administration by the Ohio
republican state convention. This ac-
ton of the Ohio senator clearly indi-
Gates his abandonment of any ambition
for the presidential nomination next
year. and leaves the field in undisputed
possession of Mr.. Roosevelt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

Mr.. Hicks is out with another pre-
uiction about the weather. Some peo-
pie are beginning to suspect that "a
very good preacher was spoiled to
make very poor weather prophet.
He was as far from the weather last
month as David b. Hill is from the
presidency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

President Roosevelt has unquestiona-
bly, planted large amount of politi-
cal enthusiasm III the far west. and
his friends are hoping that no misfor-
tunes will occur bet Seen now and har-
rest time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

Some people are afraid the weather
man is going to overdo 1t, and that
the rain will last longer than the
drouth. Which illustrates the usual
human tendency to kick at all condi-
tions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30

The republican state convention at
Harrisburg Yesterday Endorsed Presi-
dent Roosevelt for denomination and
declared against any change in the
present tariff schedules.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
faE NAgTInsBuRa PERALD
Al REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
Pu6Ashed carry Sdtnydav6y
w. e. HOFFHEINS g. co.
145 N. Queen St,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.

Among all the critics of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland not one has vet been
found bold enough to call him colo
uel. =
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
ENGINE TESTED AGAIN.
PULLED TRAIN OF 30 cARs wErG II.
ING 100 Toxs EASILY.
Charter Having Been Granted for Con-
necnng Link, the w. M. Are Receiv-
ing Bids for work

Baltimore and Ohio engine No. 226S,
which was received by the Cumber-
land Valley on SATURDAY. and given
one rest on Monday evening. was Civ
en- another trial ON Tuesday afternoon.
This time il was attached to train
of 80 cars, whiei, weighed LOO tons,
which it pulled as easily as the other
train containing "a cars and officials
of the company believe that it can
easily pull 800 tons as it is rated. 1t
was tested on IN incline and at all
times showed its excellent pulling
qualities.
Mr.. Moore. road foreman of engines
OF the Cumberland Valley was on the
engine during the entire test and "a
commended the engine by saying that
it was about the best for pulling that
he had ever examined.
AS yet nothing definite has been
done in the way of purchasing. but it
was learned from an official OF the
company today that it is their expec !.
tation to stock the road with engines
OK this type aud make. The using Of
this make of engines would mean a
great deal for the company as the
freight can be moved in about half the
time that it has taken in the past.
and will save large amount of time.
which at present is matter of vast
Importance with the company, as til
trouble with the other railroad COM
panies now is the slowness with which
the freight is moved
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
CHARTER GRANTED.

Bids have been invited By the Wes-
tern Maryland Railroad for the con-
struction of the extension between
Cumberland and Cherry Run as a
charter enabling the Western Mary,
land railroad to do business in West
Virginia has been granted in the coun-
tv courts at Kevser, w. Va. This will
fill in gap of Go miles, and connect
the Western Maryland with the West
Virginia Central. The completion of
this line will open up through outlet
for the extensive coal fields of West
Virginia reached by the West Virginia
Cettral. 1t will also be link in w.
ing the Western Maryland to the Wa
bash
The specifications for the construc-
ton of this extension to Cumberland
show thar the new line is designed to
carry the heaviest sort of tonnage in
the most economical way. The maxi.
mann grade will bs three-tenths of /
per cent, or about Is feet to the mile.
Besides possessing this low grade. the
new line win have small curvature.
as the maximum will not exceed six
degrees, and such curves will be com
pensated for BY reduction in grades.
The new road will cross the Potomac
river in three places. owing to the
winding character of that stream
There will be several tunnels along
the route, including one of 400 fee t
on the West Virginia side of the river
The Western Maryland Railroad
Company has received bids for the
construction of 700 new freight cars
and two new passenger engines. This
equipment is intended for use ON the
West Virginia Central. The lot en-
braces 800 steel hopper cars, 200 gon-
dolas and 200 box cars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-05-30
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
GUN WORKED BOTH WAYS

While Trying to Shoot Dog the
Weapon did Great damage to Gunner
Lawrence Doyle, Sr., of Spring
street, was severely wounded early
yesterday morning while in the act
of shooting his dog. The animal had
been killing his chickens and Mr..
Doyle planned to dispose of it,
Shortly after five O'Clock in the morn
ing he dug a grave in the back yard
and coaxed the dog near it. He had
an old muzzle-loading gun with him,
and putting in an extra good charge
raised the piece and fired. The gun
exploded. A piece of the barrel
struck him on the forehead, cutting
deep cash and the flesh in the palm
of his right hand was torn to the
bone. DIR. Pierson was summoned
and had Mr.. Doyle removed to Mem
orial Hospital where the wounds
were dressed. 1t was thought at first
his skull was fractured.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
MATTERS In THE COURTS.
The Slingerland Case Results in a
Verdict of No Cause of Action.
License and Other Matters.

~"~---
The Slingerland case, which has been
before the courts in various forms for
nearly nine years, was, as reported in
last weeks Chronicle, put on again
and tried before jury. The case was
given to the jury Friday afternoon.
Previous juries had given Verdicts for
large amounts and had taken consid-
cradle time to discuss the case in the
jury room. This one, however, was
out but short time and then rendered
a verdict of no cause of action. This
verdict will, in all probability, end the
Slingerland litigation. The title of
the case was Aletha B. Slingerland
versus the Contractors for the East
Jersey Water Company, Thomas A /.
Gillespie ct al.
The court this week refused to grant
a license to Jacob Ridner to keep an
inn or tavern at Succasunna Plains.
A remonstrance had been filed against
granting the application and the court
deemed the evidence sufficient to war
rant refusal to grant the application.
A remonStrance had also been filed
with the court against the application
of e. t. Gibbs, of Springtown. This.
however, was withdrawn, and the
court granted the petition of the ap-
plicant and ordered a license issued.
Andrew Pagan, of Whippany, Will
lam B. Wood, of Berkshire Valley, and
William Windecker, of Madison. each
petitioned the court to grant license.
RemonstranceS had been filed in each
case and the court ordered them laid
over until to-day when they will be
heard.
In the matter of Catherine E. Hop
per, executrix of Georgiana Grimsteed,
deceased, VS.. Daniel e. Smith ct. al.
executors OF Henry d. Smith, deceased,
the jury rendered verdict Of 81, PIT, II
for the plaintiff.
The case of Henry G. Jenkins and
Archibald MCGOWAN, partners, VS..
Samuel d. Mershon was settled, also
Jane COLLECT, administrators, VS.. The
Thomas Iron Company.
The judge granted a non-suit in the
suit of Bernard McGarry, against the
D., L. q W. r. r. company.
Orion w. Hughson, who sued James
B. Reeve, executor ETC., received a
verdict from the jury of $1S0.S3
In the circuit court the jury en-
paneled in the case of Thomas L.
Gaskill, receiver for the Stirling Build
ing Loan and improvement Company,
against John II. Polhemus, directed a
verdict for the plaintiff of $137.34
In the case of Albert Hopkins VS..
The George A. Mills Wood Working
company, the jury gave to the plaintiff
verdict of $371.S3.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15

Through the efforts of Miss Elizabeth
Lounsbury, assistant librarian, of the
Morristown Library, the convention
of the New Jersey Public Library AS
sociation was held in this city last
Friday, under the auspices of the
State Public Library Committee.
The committee in charge was Miss
Elizabeth Lounsbury, of Morristown;
Miss S. Augusta Smith, Montclalr,
John Cotton Dana, of Newark.
The morning session was opened at
1870 o'clock by Mr.. John Whitehead,
president of the Morristown Library
Association, and an address of wei
come delivered. DR.. Jesse L. Hurlbut,
pastor of the Methodist Church, was
introduced and gave an eloquent ad-
dress on 1.-THE Morristown Library and
Lyceum." John Cotton Dana, libra
rian, of Newark, also spoke, outlining
the plans of the State Library Asso-
citation.
The meeting was then thrown open
for discussion of any matter of inter-
est, The question of the advantages
of placing the Morristown Library
under municipal control was fully dis
cussed. 1t was the consensus of opin-
ion of those present that it should be
done. Mr.. w. G. Kimball, of Passaic,
made stirring speech in accord with
the above views, and the matter of
getting municipal appropriation was
talked of.
BY the provisions of the will of the
late W. L. King, who heavily endowed
the library, there seemed to be some
question as to the right to operate
under municipal control, it is said
but it was conclusiyely shown that
Morristown is in great need of free
library.
A luncheon was held at w. f. Days.
In the afternoon, DR.. Charlton T..
Lewis, spoke on "The Modern Lii
brary," and Mr.. Dana, on ''The Recent
Development of the Free Library of
Newark" :"
There were over hundred libra
rians throughout the State present.
but the committee regretted that more
persons from this city were not present
to show their interest.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
EDITOR LOUIS voGT RESIGNS
Edward A. QuayIe, Esq, Appointed
His successoras Town Treasurer.
Collector Also Resigns.

Collector Also Resigns.
A special meeting of the Board of
Aldermen was held last evening and
all members were present except
Aldermen Belby, who is i'll. There
was very little business transacted.
The bonds of Cornelius Holly and
John w. Babbitt as constables were
presented and approved The re-
signation of Louis A. Vogt as town
treasurer was read and referred to
the new board, also the resignation
of Fl. B. Andrew as collector which
was referred to the new board.
Mayor Reed then delivered a short
address thanking the members of the
board for the courtesy shown him
during the year, and he was followed
by Alderman Hurtzig and Crane, the
retiring members, who made farewell
addresses. The board adjourned sine
die.
The newly elected Aldermen were
present, and when Clerk Stilwell adj
ministered the oath of office to them
Mayor Reed called the board to order.
AS is the usual custom the Mayor
read his annual message. 1t was
rather brief and dwelt chiefly upon
the financial condition of the city.
The Mayor accounted for the indebt-
edness as due to the oversight of
Collector Bower in not taxing the
10 per cent. on tax duplicates receipts
which he said would have amounted
to $4,000. The board, he said, had
borrowed in anticipation of this
amount. He cautioned the new
board in recommending for the raising
OF only the sums of money that will
absolutely be needed for the running
expenses of the city. Standing com
mittees were then appointed, which
are as follows. Finance and Assess
ment: Burke, Rutan, Lippman;
Fire Department: Belby, Arrowsmith,
Tompkins; Officers and Salaries:
Lippman, Burke, Belby; Ordinance:
Rutan, Arrowsmith, Lippman; Po-
lice Department: Arrowsmith, Tomp-
kins, Rutan: Licenses: Owens, Rutan,
Karn; Street Lamps: Tompkins, Lipp-
man, Belby; Printing: Karn, Owens,
ArrowSmith.
The committees were then called
upon to report upon the estimated
needs for the ensuing year. Street
committee asked for an appropriation
of S11, ,912.53. Fire department $4,000.
Street lamps $40, ,250. Advertising and
printing $500. Police department $S,-
900. Ordinance committee for the
raising of $36,01S and the 10 per cent.
of total amount to be levied. The
finance stated an estimated amount
from all sources of $77 7,3S0.53, less &c.
600 uncollected taxes, leaving ST.
3S0.53. 1t also asked for an appropria-
tion of $30,41S.
The resignation of Collector Andrew
was taken up. Upon motion it was
accepted, to take effect September 1st.
The resignation of Town Treasurer
Vogt, offered later in the evening, was
ordered accepted when his successor
filed a bond and it was approved by
the Board. Alderman Karn nomi-
mated Charles Stilwell, Jr., for City
Clerk, and Mr.. Stilwell was unani-
mously elected Alderman Burke
nominated former Mayor e. A. Quayle,
for City Treasurer. There was no con-
test and Mr.. Quayle was elected. A
resolution was offered providing for
the Board of Health to collect licenses
from owners of dogs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
"PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS .
Was Financial and Social Success In
CoIlinsville.

The Parliament of Religions given
by members of the Farther Lights
Society of the Baptist Church in
Trinity Chapel, Collinsville, last Fri
day night, was greatly enjoyed by
those present.
The participants in the "Parlia-
ment" were young ladies of the First
Baptist Church, and they did credit
to themselves. The different religions
of the Far East were represented in
costume, and each gave an appropri-
ate recitation. Mrs. W. NJ. Vance
was leader and introduced each repre-
sentative. The Chinese was Miss Maud
Strowbridge; Hindu women, Miss
Georgia Bonnell; BUDDHISM, Miss Mary
Boniface; Mohammedan, Miss Mabel
Sturgis; Japanese, Miss Lulu Lane;
Christian, Miss Emma Boniface.
Tenor solos were sung and quartet
rendered several selections. Ice cream
and cake were sold.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
GAVE. A "LAD1Es NIGHT"
The Grand Fraternity Enjoy an Even
ing With the Fair sex.

The Grand Fraternity gave a
''ladies night" in their lodge rooms
Tuesday. 1t was very entertaining
affair, and everyone present was
pleased. Miss Katherine Morgan, Of
Rockaway, rendered several piano
selections, and Miss Edna RICHTER, of
Parsippany, delivered pleasing re-
citation. Frank and Gus Pierson,
in their usual good style gave an eX-
hibition of shadowgraph and magic.
After refreshments were served, pro-
gressiye whist was played. Miss
Morgan won the lady's prize, a hand
some morocco silver-bound card case
and cards, and Mr.. Lewis Wilson
secured the gentleman's prize, a ster-
ling silver match box; both won six
out of seven games.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
TO CELEBRATE "THE FoURTH.' -
Committees Named by Mayor to Ar.
range the Details.

~ w al
range the Details.
Several responded to the invitation
of Mayor Reed to meet him last Fri
day evening and discuss the advisable
ity OF celebration here for July 18th.
Those who were present were enthusi-
astically in favor of demonstration
on that day and while means were
talked over for a proper celebration of
the day, nothing other than the ap-
pointment of committees was done at
that time. The mayor will meet the
committees and all others who may in
terest themselves in this matter at the
council rooms tonight. The following
committees were named:
Finance-George E. Voorhees,, E. A.
Carrell, G. w. Ennis, II. NJ. Smith,
Alexander Bennell.
Program = EX-Mayor Fox, w. w.
Cutler, DR.. Jesse L. Hurlbut.
Arrangements-P. II. Hoffman, A.,
w. Revere, S. G. Griffith, Jr.
Music-W. L. r. Haven, Foster
Langdon, j. F. Runyon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
Y. NJ. q. A. omcers.

The Y. NJ. G. A. held their annual
meeting last Monday night and elect
ed the following offices: president,
Charles E. Surdam; vice PRESIDENT
John II. b. Coriell; secretary, William
Eadie; treasurer, David Fl. Rodney,
The new directors are, John L. Tai
madge, Lewis d. Brearly, Harvey
Genung, DR.. H. B. Newbold, who
take the places of George w. Bower,
John B. Vreeland, Franklin Dwight
and Isaac r. Pierson. Those hold
ing over are James Heath, Stephen
Griffith, Jr., and Frank Eaton.
The yearly reports of the associa-
tion showed it in prospering con-
dition, and increasing in its work.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
FOUND WITH NECK BROKEN.
Death Probably Resulted from Fall
Down an Embankment.

Carl Gruno, a German, aged As years,
was found dead last Sunday morning
at the gravel pit in Morris Plains,
with his neck broken. Gruno had
been to Morristown Saturday night
and was intoxicated when he left here.
1t is the theory that in his inebriated
condition he fell down the embank-
ment, causing the broken neck. Cor
oner Collins was notified and viewed
the body. Gruno was at one time game
keeper for Homer Davenport, at his
aviary, near Morris Plains.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
PROOF OF HYDRoPHoBIA.
Rabbits Died After Twenty Days When
Inoculated.

DR.. Henry w. Dustan, veterinary
surgeon has been notified by Cornell
University where the brain Of the dog
belonging to the Italian on Water
street which bit a large number of
dogs about town was sent by him for
examination, that two rabbits were
inoculated with the brain of the dog
and both died ofrabies, or hydrophobia,
in twenty days. There is no question
now, it would seem, as to the dog
having been mad.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
Madison student an Alternate.

William H. Cook, of Madison, was
third in the competitive examination
held in Plainfield by Congressman
Fowler last Saturday for the purpose
of selecting midshipman at Annapo-
lis Naval Academy from the Fifth
Congressional district of this state.
The successful competitor was Fred
eric Tabor Van Auken, of Plainteld,
while Nathaniel Pendleton Rogers, of
the same city was second. Mr.. Van
Auken will, of course, be appointed
and the other youngmen are named as
alternates.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
MEN FINED $50 EACH.
That was the Amount Assessed for
Driving over Hose at Fire.

That was the Amount Assessed for
Driving over Hose at Fire.
The men arrested for driving over
the hose at the Livingston fire as
told in last weeks CHRONICLE were
arraigned before Justice Stilwell
last Saturday and fined $3.50 each.
At the trial an interesting state of
affairs was shown. Some of the men
arrested stated that they had seen
heavy wagons laden with coal driven
over the stretched hose and thought
for that reason there was no harm in
doing as they had seen others do un-
molested. One of the suggestions
offered by the accused was that
a bridge be formed over the hose
which would permit teams to pass
without delay. This seems like a
reasonable proposition.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
WHITE MEADOW CLUB
Holds Annual Dinner and Elects Om-
GERS for Ensuing Year.

The White Meadow Club, whose
membership is composed of many
prominent residents of this county,
held its annual meeting at the club
house near Rockaway Tuesday even
ing, elected officers and enjoyed an
annual dinner. There were seventy
five members and guests present. The
officers elected have been in the har-
ness several times and are as follows ::
President, George Stickles: yice-presi-
dent, Thomas II. Hoagland; secretary,
Mahlon Hoagland; treasurer, Fred II.
Beach, of Dover. Ex-AssemblymanJ j b.
RICHTER, of Denville, was made MEM
ber of the Board of Governors for three
years. The nominating committee
chosen is Mr.. John Capstick, Mr., A,
Cobb and Mr.. d. S. Voorhees,.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
Martina washington Day.

Invitations have been issued for the
celebration of Martha Washington Day
at Washington Headquarters, June 3.
The grounds will be opened at p. m.
and the Lafayette rooms from l.30 to
4.30 O'Clock Refreshments will be
served in the Lafayette rooms.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15

Postofiice Inspector j. Fl. Buck was
in this city Friday, making one of the
periodical examinations of the Nor
postoffice. When he had fin
ished. Mr.. Buck said: "It has given
me more pleasure to examine this office
than any other in my district. 1t is
one of the best conducted, has more
methods and its accounts
are as well kept as those Of any Office l
have ever inspected"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
Sudden Death of Mason.

While leaving the baseball grounds
at Hoboken, last Sunday where he
had been witnessing a game, Law
renee Reilly mason of this city was
stricken with paralysis. An ambu-
lance was called and he was taken to a
hospital where he died a few hours
later
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15

On account Of the Choral Society's
concert on Tuesday evening, it was
found necessary to postpone DR.. Hurl-
butts Bible Glass for the study Of the
Sunday School lesson to Saturday
evening Of this week. Next week the
class will be held as usual on Tuesday
evening.