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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
DAMAGE WAS
ABOUT $4,000
The Livingston House on
Madison Avenue Destroyed
by Fire Last Saturday
WATER SUPPLY WAS NOT GOOD

When Pressure Came the Hose
Burst and Firemen Were Compelled
to Fight Under Great Disadvantage.
There was Confusion About Alarm
and Thus a General Alarm was
Sounded too Late for Effective Work
The handsome residence of Mr.. Phil
ip Livingston, on Madison avenue, near
Sneeden's crossing, was destroyed by
fire last Saturday afternoon. The house
was occupied by Mrs. Evans Thomas,
but was to have been given up this
week, as Mr.. Livingston had arranged
to move here from his home in New
York.
The origin of the fire is a matter of
speculation. Itwas sdiscoyered by A. Fl
Vernon, who was riding by on horse
back. He dismounted and ran in to
notify the occupants. At the time the
roof was in flames and still alarm
was at once sent to the Resolute Truck.
The red wagon of the Truck answered
and when it reached the house, the
men saw the fire had progressed so far
that it needed the entire department,
and general alarm was sent in. The
department responded quickly, but in
the meantime, the Truck boys began
wondering how they were to get the
hook and ladder down. Unsnapping
the harness from the ''grays" attached
to the red wagon Lewis Parker and
Driver Ridge jumped upon the backs
of the horses and galloped back to town
to bring down the truck. A team had
been secured which brought the ap-
paratus to the fire somewhat late.
In the meantime the tiremen were
handicapped without the ladders, but
did the best they could until the ma
chine arrived.
The water supply was poor. The
best stream Obtainable when the hose
carts arrived, was most ineffective.
No sooner had the pressure of water
increased to sufficient strength than
hose began to burst, and for time it
seemed as though nothing could be
done. A cry went up from many
spectators that things were badly
managed, but the generalship was not
so much at fault as the equipment.
The fire was not spectacular 1t had
started in the roof of the house and
burned down, but was chiefly in the
rafters which made the house d fire
trap.
Several firemen nearly lost their
lives. 1t seemed like a miracle to
those who watched the falling in of
one side of the house, that no one was
buried in the burning ruins. Firemen
were seen in that part of the building
just before the crash, and shudder
passed over the firemen and the crowd
of spectators when it fell.
A fireman was walking toward the
centre of the building when he felt the
floor give way and jumped to a win
dow which led out on a roof. One step
further in the building might have
lost his life. A man dressed in over
alls was seen in that part of the struc-
ture and for while itwas believed he
had been burned.
There was big crowd of people who
watched the fire, and many came from
the ball game on Randolph field which
was near by.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Nearly all the household furniture
was saved. 1t was carted out on the
lawn by citizens and firemen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
prominent AS a Mason.

A picture of Mr.. w. Edward Becker,
of this city, appeared in last Sunday s
Newark News, with others, as prom
inent Noble of the Arabic Order No
bles of the Mystic Shrine. He is sup
posed to have journeyed from the oasis
of Mecca to help set up tent in the
Desert Of Newark. The Zem Zem was
held last Monday night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

Former Mayor Fox presented to
the city and had placed in the Alder
manic Chambers last week a neatly
framed picture of himself. The
picture was hung on the left side of
the room next to the one of ex-mayor
Taylor 1t is custom for ex-Mayors,
to have their pictures hung in the
Board Rooms, and the walls now
''beami with distinguished faces.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
THANKS FOR FREEHoLDERs.

Usually They Get the Other Thing, but
the Bar Association sends Thanks.
A meeting of the Morris County Bar
Association was held last Tuesday
morning in the court house and the
following officers were elected for the
year: President, Vice-Chancellor II.
G. Pitney; first vice-president, former
Judge w. w. Cutler; second vice.
president, James H. Neighbour, Dover:
secretary, Irving E. Salmon; treasurer,
Edward X. Mills. G. Franklin Wilson
acted as secretary of the meeting in
the absence of Mr.. Salmon, who is
confined to his home by sickness.
A vote of thanks was given the
Board of Freeholders for furnishing
the law library, and the matter of new
books talked over.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
Prohibition Alliance Formed,

The Prohibition Alliance of Norris
town a recently organized society, held
a meeting in w. f. Days parlors Mon
day night, and elected officers for the
ensuing year. They are: President,
Harry Vaughn, M. D., vice-president,
Cyrus Losee, secretary, Herbert Nixon,
treasurer, Moses Freeman. The So
ciety numbers over twenty-five and
meetings are held the first Monday in
every month at the residences of the
members.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
WILL OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY
Committees Have Been Named to Look
After the Details of the Celebration.

Committees Have Been Named to Look
After the Details of the Celebration.
Memorial Day will be fittingly OBJ
served by the Grand Army Post of this
city. Former Judge Cutler has been
elected chairman of the committee of
arrangements, Stephen Pierson, secre-
tary, and Alderman Burke, treasurer.
The other committees are;
Oration-Messrs. Dobbins, Emery,
Randolph.
Finance Messrs. Burke, Farrelly,
Reed, Voorhees,, Foote, George G.
Smith, H. M. Smith and Revere.
Procession = Emmell, Lang don,
Muchmore, Voorhees,, Bodine.
Flower and Carriages s-Doty, Much
more, Couch, Cory.
Program-Owen, Cutler, Dalrymple,
Emery.
Music-Dalrymple, Hannis, Hessey.
Lyceum Hall-H. M. Smith, Cutler,
Foote, Sturgis, Lindsey, Randolph,
George G. Smith, Burke and Revere.
Rev. William H. Morgan, of New
ark, will deliver the oration in Lyceum
Hall. On the Sunday preceding Mem
orial Day, the Post will attend SER
vices in the Church of the Redeemer,
in full uniform and listen to a sermon
by DR.. w. M. Hughes,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
now LANGu1sHEs IN JAIL.
A Colored Man of Madison Steals a
Bicycle and Is Caught In Newark.

Bicycle and Is Caught In Newark.
Jefferson d. Johnson, colored, Of
this city was arrested in Newark
Tuesday on suspicion of having
stolen a bicycle. The police found
him trying to dispose of wheel for
small sum and took him into
custody. Chief of Police Holloway
was notified and after investigation
learned the wheel belonged to George
Rivers of Madison. When taken to
the police station in Newark, a
number of pawn tickets were found
in Johnson's possession, and yester-
day Chief Holloway detailed an
officer to visit the pawn shops in
Newark.
Rivers went to Newark Wednes-
day to identify Johnson and the
prisoner was brought to Madison,
and has been committed to jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
ENTIRE TICKET ELECTED.
Republicans of Dover, by Handsome
Maiorities, Elect Every Candidate.

RepubIIcans of Dover, by Handsome
Maiorities, Elect Every Candidate.
The election held in Dover last Tues
day resulted in a victory for the entire
Republican ticket. Isaac w. Soaring
was elected mayor over George Pier
son by a majority vote of "a. The al
derman-elect is Thomas e. Sturtevant,
225 majority. Common councilmen,
Robert F. Jenkins, 2l5; Otto Sektberg,
1876, and Arthur w. Condict, 1872.
Freeholders John Moller, 1856, and An
drew K. Baker, 1876. The recent dem
ocratic attempt to GUST Commissioner
Young from Office is said to have been
the means of losing many democratic
votes Of the better element.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
A YOUNG BICYCLE THIEF.
Admitted Stealing Two Wheels and
Afterward Selling Them.

Charged with stealing bicycle from
George Udall, and one from Nicholas
Monaco, Alexander Archangelo, a
seventeen-year old Italian, was arrest
ed by police officer Brennan Monday
morning. The accused admitted TAX
ing and selling the wheels, and when
arraigned before Justice Cliff was
committed to the Morris county jail
to await the action of the grand jury.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
yale Glee club Coming.

The quartette of the Yale Glee
Club have offered their services and
will sing at the Memorial Hospital
fair which is to take place at Wash
ington Hall on Wednesday afternoon,
May 18th.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
Court Interpreter.

Vincent Azzara, who is in the candy
business at 10 Washington street, ha:
been officially appointed and legally
sworn in as the Italian interpreter Of
Morris county.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH.
Prepare to have Big Time in Town on
Independence Day.

At the meeting of the board of al
dermen Friday night Mayor Reed said
that last Fourth of July it was sug-
gested we have another celebration
this year, and to this end he would be
glad to meet with any one in the board
rooms tonight at s O'Clock and talk
the matter over. Everyone who is in
terested in public celebration should
attend the meeting and offer sugges-
tionS to the mayor
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08
A VERY QUIET ELECTION DAY
Harris Domb Beaten for Constable in
Third Ward and Babbitt Won
Out in the Second.
Election dav nassed off Yerv nnietll


Election day passed off very quietly
in this city. Had it not been for a
small contest in the Third Ward, the
day would have drifted into history
unnoticed.
There was not the usual gathering
of men about the polls, and workers
were nowhere to be seen. No carriages
were in commission to transport the
voter from his work bench to the poll
ing place, and many voters failed to
take the trouble to go to the polling
places in their district.
The election boards in the different
districts had an easy day of it. In
most places a box of cigars was found,
but these were presented the boards
more out of sympathy than for any
other reason.
At the dawn of day, several ballots
called protests" we're circulated
around. a few were cast in the wards,
but the whole enumberwouldn't amount
to more than twenty-five. They read:
"Citizens' Protest. l cast this ballot
as an American citizen deprived by
party leaders of the opportunity to
record my opposition to the existing
political conditions in this ward, and
to register profound protest against
this disfranchisement of voters not in
favor of ring candidate. The safe
guard of the liberties of this. country
is the free and independent ballot OF
| freedom. !"
In the First Ward there were IA
votes cast. The republican ticket was
elected by amajority of SO, The demo-
cratic ticket contained only names of
school commissioners. Those elected
are: Freeholder, Henry NJ. Dalrymple;
alderman, Llewellyn B. Tompkins.
The Second Ward which is reputed
to be democratic, elected democratic
ticket with the exception of constable
which went to John w. Babbitt, re-
publican. The others elected are: Free
holder, Edward Mitchell, alderman,
Samuel Karn; justices of the peace,
Thomas j. Farrell and Jacob Van
Wrinkle. Number of votes cast was 201.
In the Third Ward which furnished
the only excitement of the day, there
was 372 ballots cast. The electioneer-
ing was done by Harris Domb, who
was the candidate on the republican
ticket for constable, and Benjamin
Warne, his opponent
Mr.. Domb labored hard and faith
fully, but he missed it. His adversary
shook too many hands during the day,
and when the votes were counted, he
had 81 more than Mr.. Domb. DR..
Becker was reelected for freeholder
and J. ]. A. Owen was elected alder
man.
just 80 citizens cast ballots in the
Fourth Ward, and they elected the
Democratic ticket which was the only
one that could be voted for The
chosen are: Michael P. Norris, free
holder; Clifford S. Rutan, alderman;
Patrick " Hogan and Edward j..
Deacey, justices of the peace.
School Commissioners on both re-
publican and democratic tickets are
elected. 1t did not take long to count
the vote.
After the polls closed, the election
boards were furnished bountiful sup
ply of refreshments by the candidates
elect in all the wards except the Third,
and the judges, inspectors and clerks
there were obliged to go hungry.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-08

[coNrINUED ON FOURTH PAeE.l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
GROVER
BOUND OVER
Will. Answer to Jury on
IS Charue of Theft.

William Grover. colored, who was
brought from Huntington. Pa. satur-
day night by Officer Ryan on extradi-
tion papers and charged with burglary
and larceny was arraigned before JUS
tice Bowman Tuesday morning. Gro
yer is charged with stealing $87 from
Felix Rich. Of 92s Bucher street last
December. It Is claimed that he rified
the cash drawer in Rich's saloon.
Grover was placed on the stand and
testified in his own behalf. He ad-
mitted having been in the place at the
time the money was taken but denied
that he was guilty of the theft. Rich,
Mrs. Rich. Hubert Lacey. who was ar
rested on suspicion but was released,
and George Koop. all testified for the
state.
Grover was bound over to common
pleas court and his bond was fixed at
$500 which he could not furnish. He
will appear before the grand jury next
week. ~.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
PROMINENT |
. man ISSUED
Mrs. Hurford Enters Suit
For . Divorce-She
Charge es Cruelty.

Emma l.. Hurford. of Canton, has
sued Alvin Hurford, for divorce and
alimony. The parties have been man
and wife since 1876 and have three chill
dren.
The wife charges habitual drunken
ness for r.more than three years last past
and extreme cruelty, the allegation be-
ing made that he cursed and swore at
her and threatened to kill her. The par
ties are prominent in Canton and the
suit will be a surprise to their friends.
Mr.. Hurford owns large lot of
property, out of which the wife asks
alimony for the support of herself and
the minor children. 1t is alleged that
he owns lots Al and AZ in Canton on
which are buildings, 1877 acres in Can
ton township, 319 acres In Lawrence
township. $50,O0O stock in the Ameri.
can Mine Door Co., has a 100000 claim
against Ebenezer Hurford and other
property not enumerated.
The defendant is enjoined from sell
ing or encumbering his property the
most Of which is in the name of Ferd-
inand Herbruck. Judge A. A. Thayer
is counsel for the wife.
wILFUL ABSENCE CHARGED.
William M. Fites, now Of Stark coun-
ty, has sued Mary Fites for divorce,
They were married in Salem in 1898
and have no children. The petition
alleges that the wife has been willfully
absent for more than three years and
during that time has been living with
one George Teegarden, in Perry town
ship. Columbiana county. Taylor 4;
Baker. Of Salem, are attorneys for the
plaintiff .t 4Nse
TWO COLLECTION SUITS. y
Two actions for the enforced collec-
ton of notes have been begun In com
mon pleas court. Winfield Shertzer
who holds note for $500 against Ben
jamin F. Reed and others, has sued
to get judgment for the amount and
asks for the foreclosure of a mort
gage upon As acres of land. G.. G. Up
ham Is attorney.
Orrin p. Shew has sued Dan C.
Buchanan to collect $112 which he
claims is due him. He is represented
by c. G. Bow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01

age. 1t cures when all other remedies
fail. I can heartily recommend Peruna
as catarrh remedy."-M Elmer
Fleming
Treat Catarrh I'm Spring.
The spring is the time to treat catarrh.
Cold, wet winter weather often retards
cure of catarrh. II a course of Peruna
is taken during the early spring months
the cure will bc prompt and permanent.
There can be no failures IL PorunV is
taken intelligently during the favorable
weather of spring.
AS systemic catarrh remedy Peruns
eradicates catarrh from the system
wherever it may be located. 1t cures
catarrh of the stomach or bowels with
the same certainty as catarrh Of the head.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement Of your case and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, ColuInbuO. O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
FIRST RIFLE CLUB
UNDER THE ED|CKLA
Colum bus Has the Honor OF
Being the First to Take Ad-
vantas. Of New Laws
Provision.

Columbus, o., April %. - The honor
of possessing the first civilian rife club
organized under the Dick military law
belongs to this city. Monday articles
or incorporation were filed by the Co.
lumbus National Rifle club which will
avail itself of the section of the law
authorizing the war department to fur
nish equipment to rife Clubs for the
of Workmanship.
This section was placed in the law
upon recommendation of the national
trophy board which believes there
should be better craftsmanship among
the citizenship of the United States,
This will lead to the formation of rife
clubs all over the country. They will
receive rifles, belts. ammunition and
other equipment necessary, excepting
uniforms.
Colonel e. J. Dimmicg, recorder of
the national trophy board. arrived In
Columbus Monday and called attention
to the provision In the Dick law au-
thorizing the organization of rife
clubs. He discussed the matter with
the newspaper representatives at the
state house. who at once conceived the
idea of forming q club. Colonel DIM
mick and Assistant AdjUtant General
H. M. Taylor. who retires May 1, join
ed In the movement and are numbered
among the incorporators, Howard NJ
Shaul, Governor Nash's commission
clerk, being another. The club will
meet soon and perfect the details of
Organization.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
BUILDING AT.
STANDST|LL
Contractors at NewOr.
leans Refuse to Pay
Brlcklayers' Scale.
scriprs-McRae Telegram

scriprs- -McRae Telegram.
New Orleans, April 2S.-Work has
ceased on every structure in the course
OF erection In New Orleans. This was
decided unanimously by special
meeting Of the Master Builders asso-
tlation and was caused by what the
builders deemed unreasonable demands
Of the union bricklayers.
! The construction Of more than 40
buildings is at standstill. The brick
layers have been on q strike since
April /. They demanded Of the build
ers 50 1-2 cents an hohr for ordinary
building work and rs cents per hour
for all underground excavation work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
A Conpressman,a Letter.

Hon. Fl. w. Ogden, Congressman--from
Louisiana, in letter written at Wash
ington, d. c., says the following of Pc
runa, tho national catarrh remedy:
"I can conscienfiously recommend
your Peruna as q fine tonic and all
around good medicine to those who
arc In need of q cafarrh remedy. II
has been commended to me by people
who have used II, as q remedy par
ficuLariy effective In the cure of ca
farrs. For those who need q good
cafarrh medicine I know of nothing
betfer."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
MILLIONAIRE IS
NOW PLAIN NO. l29
Al. Adams, ths Policy King,
Slept In HE Cell In New York
Prison for the First Time.

scripps-McRae Telegram.
New York, April 28. - AL Adams,
the "policy king" director of two bank
ing institutions. owner of brewery
and silent partner in hundreds OF
saloons in New York city and reput-
ed millionaire IL now known as No,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
BOTH LEGS AMPuTATED AS
RESULT OF ACCIDENT

With his foot caught in the frog Of a
switch Monday afternoon and unable
to escape from his perilous position,
David Shaw, a brakeman employed. on
the Wheeling and Lake Erie at Miner
va, saw death in the form of the switch
engine bearing down upon him. De-
spite his struggles and shouts his po-
sition was not observed until the en-
gine had struck him and severed both
legs from his body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01

A County Commissioners Letter.
Hon. John Williams, County Commits
sioner. OF SIT West Second street, Duluth,
Minn., says the following in regard to
Peruna:
GAS a remedy for catarrh 1 can cheer
fully recommend Peruna. know what
It is to suffer from that terrible disease
and feel that tits my duty to speak a
good word for the tonic that brought me
Immediate relief. Peruna cured me Of a
bad case of catarrh and j know it will
cure any other sufferer from that dis
sase."-John Williams.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01

legs were badly crushed and he suffer-
ell intense agony. A special train hur''
riedly brought him to Canton where
he was placed in Aultman hospital.
An examination by the physician In
attendance showed that an operation
was necessary to save Gums life;
Both legs were amputated and though
the patient was very weak for time
he Is thought TO have a good chance
for complete recovery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01

Shortly before midnight Monday,
Edward Gum, a brakeman on tie
Cleveland, Terminal & Valley rail-
road. met with an accident at Valley
junction which might have been a
fatality. Gum was working with a
ashifter and box cars, when In sone
manner he was shaken from his hold
and fell under the cut Of cars. Both
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
scrIpps-McEac Telegram.

Scripps-McHac Telegram.
st. Louis. April 2S. With two
days intervening before the worlds
fair dedication exercises begin. the city
is already crowded. with visitors and
each incoming train is bringing In
thousands more. Many specials are run
ming into the city, bringing troops,
special guests and state parties. The
hotels were taxed to their utmost ca
pacity this morning. Many of the Wis.,
itors who sought quarters at down
town hostelries being compelled to
find lodging in boarding houses. The
beautiful weather continues and the
prospects for the week are good.
Washington, April 2S. = Every
body" left or will leave here today for
the worlds fair dedication exercises
at st. Louis. The Marine band and 100
newspaper men are now en- route. The
largest gathering Of diplomats ever
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01

az have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
in my head. I
took Perura for
o b ou { t h r o o
m o n t h s, and
now think I am
p er m a n G n I'll y
cured. / believe
that for cctarrh
in all its forms
Perun n a is the
medicine of the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-01
ALL EYES TURNING
TOWARD ST, LOUIS
City, In Gala Attire. Welcomes Guests to Worlds
Fair Dedication Washington Digntares on the
Way and Presidents Special Nearing Goal.

seen in the west will leave at 3 p. m
They will travel in special train COM
posed Of compartment cars only. Sew
eral members Of the cabinet, Admiral
Dewey and General Young will also &C.
company the. foreign representatives
Every. embassy or legation represented
at Washington will have representa-
tive on the train.
Shenandoah, Ia. April 2s. = The
presidential train, bearing the president
and his party, arrived here at Z O'Clock
q. m. An immense crowd was on hand
Congressman Hepburn met the presi-
dent at this. his first stop in Iowa.
Governor Cummins and party met
the president in Clarendia the second
stopping place. The president address
ed an assemblage from a large plat
form. His address was brief and was
enthusiastically received. The train
left at 7:10.