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The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
SOME ANCIENT HISTORY.
When the Republicans Ruled the Board
Economy was the Order of Things.

When the Republicans Ruled the Board
Economy was the Order of Things.
Here is a clipping from the Jersey
man of April %, 1898, commenting up
on years work with Republicans in
the majority in the Board of Alder
men, as mentioned in the Chronicle
editorial columns of this week. The
Banner is to be congratulated if it can
produce story as interesting since
Democrats have been in absolute con-
troll.
"On the second page of this issue will
be found the Statement of the Town
| Treasurer which is worthy of the careful
consideration Of the taxpayers. 1t Is
most gratifying exhibit, as it shows that
a5 the close of the last fiscal year there was
a note of So 900, with other indebtedness
outstanding, and during the present fis
cal year that note has been paid off, and
at the present time the only outstanding
obligations are the running expenses of
the town from April 1st to the 10Th. 81 600;
the chemical engine 81 $50 and collectors S
salary 81 ,250 a total of $780, To offset
the above Is $4,000 due from Oliver bonds
men and 5000 in the bank total of So :
900, which leaves balance of $400 after
paying all obligations There is also
some $4,000 uncollected taxes. part of
which may be counted upon.
The total receipts for the fiscal year,
aside from discounts, were $51 ,006 70,
while last year they were $3S All rs. The
difference between the receipts of the two
years largely in the collection of taxes;
Collector Becker collecting $42, ,632 81 this
year and $3l 20358 was collected last year
The careful management of the Finance
Committee, of which Alderman HurZlg
is chairman, is worthy of all praise. and
the fact Is demonstrated thai If the taxes
are properly collected and the money
wisely expended the amount Of tax now
assessed is sufficient for all ordinary town
purposes.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
HALE RATE TO FLORIDA
For settlers and Homeseekers vi
Seaboard Air Line Railway

For settlers and HomeSeekers via
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Every Tuesday in March and April,
tickets will be sold to settlers and
home-seekers for one-half the regular
fare plus $500, by the Seaboard Air
Line Railway, to Ellentown, Manatee,
and Braidentown, in Manatee county,
Florida.
Manatee county is on the west coast
of southern Florida, well below the
frost line, and is the most fertile region
in the State. There are thousands of
acres of rich land unoccupied and cap
able of producing from $500 to 81, POO
an acre in early vegetables the first
year they are cultivated. These lands
sell for $40 to $3.50 an acre. Land not
so good, but still very productive, sells
as low as $15 an acre.
A ten year old orange grove of five
or ten acres in this country is a
fortune.
The climate is delightful and the
region wonderfully healthy. There
are several progressive towns in the
county.
TARPON FISHING off this coast
is the finest in the world. 1t is the
true home of the Tarpon.
For information apply to Charles L.
Longsdorf, New Eng. Pass'r Agt., 30e
Washington Street, Boston; j. L.
Adams, Gen. East'n Agt., 1888 Broad
way, New York: OF Charles b. Ryan,
General Passenger Agent, Portsmouth,
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Is Making his Mark

Assemblyman Hillery, of Morris
county, though new member, is max
ing his mark this session. He has
secured the passage through the House
of bill permitting fishing through
the ice during the month of January,
and with forethought which some
older members might have exercised is
endeavoring to secure the passage of a
bill appropriating $500 for the pur-
pose of reimbursing Morris, Sussex,
Warren and Hunderton counties for
expenses of special congressional
election. His bill authorizes payment
to these counties Of expenses of special
congressional election upon filing
itemized copy of such expenses .-Sus-
sex Register.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Hopeless and Almost Dying
Mrs. GPinnett is Saved by
Paine'S Celery
Compound
The Only Spring Medicine That Can Posi-
lively Guarantee Health and New
Life to Weak, Diseased and
Broken Down Men and
WNnen

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Another marked and positive victory for
Paine's Celery Compound Another marvel
Gus example of life saving
Mrs. Kate Grinnett, popular and well
known lady residing in Germania, Sabine Co.,
Ark, who expected to die, is made well and
strong by natures health restol er after the
best efforts of a faithful physician had
failed This victory, and the scores of wonder
fnl cures wrought from week to week by
PaIne's Celery Compound, create confidence
in the great spring medicine that is enduring
and far reaching. At this season Paine's
Celery Compound rescues and permanently
cures young and old who are weakened and
broken down by disease; it never fails; it's
virtues are all-powerful even at the eleventh
hour. Mrs. Grinnett, thankful for renewed
health and strength, writes thus
Last September was very i'll and thought
1 was going to die. 1 was cold and lifeless
and my heart would futter and shake lise a
leaf 1 had cold sweats, SO profuse that my
garments would be wet. 1 had pains in my
shoulders and arms, at times so severe that
was obliged to use morphine. The doctor
said my liver was in bad condition. He treated
me for quite long time, but / only got tenn
porary relief. heard of Paines Celery Com
pound and bought bottle of it, used it, but
the only change l experienced was an improved
appetite l had decided not to use the medi-
cine any longer, but my husband persuaded
me to try another bottle, which soon gave me
happy results, and l continued with Paine's
Celery Compound until had taken six bottles.
Now l physically new woman; / feel
well, work my garden, do all my own house
work and am gaining in strength and vigor
every day. 1 recommend Psine's Celery
Compound to my friends and neighbors. This
is the first time l have ever indorsed medi-
loi,,
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Roxbury People use Dynamite to Coz
vey Hint

Roxbury People use Dynamite to Con-
vey a Hint
Dynamite was exploded near the
house of Nora Cortright, in Roxbury
township, this county, Saturday night,
and practically demolished it. A few
weeks ago some one set fire to the
house when the inmates were away,
but the flames were put out.
The house is part of an estate that
cannot be settled, as two of the heirs
are minors. Attempts have been
made heretofore to place the woman
and her children in public institutions
but she has resisted all such efforts.
1t is said that the fire and explosion
were the result of the woman's failure
to obey letter warning her to leave
the community.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Danced In Madison .

The employees of the N. Y. and N.
j, Telephone Company gave a very
delightful dance and reception in the
lodge room in James Hall, Madison,
Tuesday evening. The young ladies
and their companions to the number
Of seventy-hve were present from
Dover, Morristown, Bernardsville,
Madison, Summit and Newark.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Cheerful words-And True.

Freeholder John Mills, of Morris
Township, was reelected ON Tuesday.
He has been valuable member OF
the Board, is always heard on inn
portant questions, talks common
sense, is one of the heavy weights,
and has the making of big man.
Mr.. Mills knowledge Of legal matters
is especially valuable. The county is
always in need Of reliable men to
transact its business, and he is to be
dependended upon. -Rockaway Re
cord
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
LOGANSvILLE

Arthur Benhrook and friend Of Morris
town, spent Sunday afternoon and eveu-
ing In this town.
Joseph Bockoven is having one OF his
houses repainted
On Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs:
Andrew Baird entertained number q
{ e.r friends
George Bockoven spent Thursday in
M rristown,
John whitenack is confined to bis home
with serious I'll less.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Pastoral Cali Accepted

Sabbath morning last Rev. Clarence
w. Rouse announced to the congrega-
tion of Newton Presbyterian church
that he would accept the call extended
by this church to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Rev.
Samuel Garlic, d. ID. Mr.. Rouse has
been pastor of the South Sudbury
church for Is years.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
OBITUARY.
JOHN BURKE.

John Burke, a laborer, and we'll
known to many of this city, died at
the residence of his sister, Mrs. Mar
tin Welsh on Phoenix avenue early
Thursday morning after lingering
illness of about five months. The. de-
ceased was 20 years old and unmarried,
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow morning at 8 O'Clock at the
Church of the Assumption and the in
terment will be made in st. Mary's
Cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
HYMENEAL.
ESTELL.

Mr.. Robert Wilbur Foote of Madison,
and Miss Emma Lulu Estell of this
city, both young people well known
here, were married last Tuesday even
ing. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Jesse l.. Hurlbut of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, and was wit
messed by Mrs. Helen ii. Dyer and
Miss Mary M. Hurlbut, The newly
married couple then proceeded to en-
Joy themselves by attending the mas
querade ball at Lippman hail. where
they were requested to lead the march
which they accordingly did. Their
residence in the future will be in
Madison, where Mr.. Foote is employ
ed; he being by profession decorator.
The wedding was quiet one and was
announced Immediately after the cere-
mony. Mr.. Foote is one of Madison's
bowling team.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
CHEAP RATES TO NEW ORLEANS.
via seaboard Air Line Railway.

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway.
On account of the meeting of the
National Manufacturers Association
of New Orleans, April 15-17, tickets to
that point will be sold at one fare for
the round trip via the Seaboard Air
Line Railway, on April IL, II and 13.
They will be good returning until APP
ril 10, but by payment of fee of 80
cents may be extended to April 30.
Seaboard Air Line trains leave New
York at 2.10 p. M. except Sunday
when train leaves at 1856 p. M. and
12.l0 midnight for Atlanta, connect
ing there for New Orleans. The route
is via Baltimore, Washington, Rich
mond, Raleigh and Hamlet, N. @.
For information apply to Charles l..
Longsdorf, New Eng. Pass'r Agt., BOG
Washington Street, Boston; j. l..
Adams Gen. East'n Agt., 1883 Broad
way, New York, or Charles b. Ryan,
General Passenger Agent, Portsmouth,
Va
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
THE POLICE BLoTTER.
Doings of the Past Week by the Local
Blue Coats.

Chief Holloway has determined to
put stop to bicycle riders using the
sidewalks as bicycle path and for
this purpose Otficer John B. VanArds-
dale received orders to promenade on
Morris avenue in citizens clothes.
As a result a seventeen year old lad,
was taken before Justice Cliff and
fined $l.00 and costs, $l.75.
Considerable annoyance has been
caused by bicycle riders and notwith-
standing the fact that notices have
been put up in several places. The
riders do not seem to pay any atten-
tion to them, but no doubt after several
arrests, followed by fines and costs,
the bicycle riders will use the streets.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
DIED

Chatham, N. j., March a. 1903,
Margaret Louise Shafer, daughter Of Col.
Peter b. Shater, decreased, AZ ed 73 years.
Funeral service al the residence of her brother,
Joseph H Shafer Is b. ekman road, Summit,
N. j., on Saturday March 21, 1908, at 1.a5 Dm.
Morristown
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
MORRIS PLAINS EMBARRASSMENT
Amateur Dramatics of Unusual Inter-
est Heard There.

Amateur DramaticS OF Unusual inter-
est Heard There.
-Four hundred people witnessed the
initial appearance on the stage OF the
GIRLS and boys of st. Virgilius' parish
last Tuesday evening. The drama,
" Honest American Hearts, was rem
dered with great snap and vim by the
bows. The humorous sketch at the
conclusion of the program abounded
with many happy hits. In the near
future the home talent OF st. virgil
ius parish will be heard from again.
The choruses sung by the children
were delightfully."- rendered under the
direction of Miss Nellie Macklen. Miss
Mcguire charmed the audience by her
singing of "The Dear Little Sham
rock.n Miss Craig sang 1.-THE LINER
ick Girls" and "The Voice of the
Violet +" with great success. "'Ihe
Meeting of the Waters " was sung by
Mr. Grailey.
An interesting part of the program
was the selection of Irish melodies, in
Guiding "The Harp that once thro
Tara's Halls" and 1.-THE Coulin, eX-
ouisitely rendered by Mr.. Grailey.
PROGRAM.
Opening Chorus Hibernia " ...............
Vocal Selection ......... s.. ,.,', MISS Maguli
Song" Limerick Girls ....,,... Miss Cralg
Recitation" St. Patrick's Day -
.........., Miss A. McGuinness
Drama, Honest American Hearts" "
John Garner, an honest Morris CO; farmer
Observation-Disclosures. ..Wllnam CosS
Dick DARRELL dissipate1 youth Ed. O'Grady
Mr.. Lynx, detective. Robert Monahan
Barker, his assistant. ..,..,..,. Joseph Dovel
Samuel Lexicon, writing new dictionary
....,...,,,..,..,. -....,,, Ed. Gllngah
Andrew Radford, a suspected clerk E, Drake
Charley cha SyvoS1 oH1oper Gypsy thieves Brne Byrne<
Michael Radford, brother Of Andrew
......T Thomas Madden
Chorus" Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean
Song" Voice of the Violet ',., Miss Craig
Recitation" widder Green y, Miss r. Drake
Farce--"The Train to Mauro" Scene, Morris
Plains Station
Mrs Buttermilk .... Miss Kate Byrnes
Johnnie .... Miss Alice McGuinness
H. Hinchman r, r. agent VIM. McGuinnes
Chorus" God save Ireland" righteousness.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20
Correspondents wanted

The Chronicle would like to have a
correspondent in every settlement in
this county, and will pay for their
services.
Address communications to this
office.
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20

DOR SALE in Orange, NJ j. House of
rooms and bath, ON lot 75xl60 with all
modern improvements gas, electricity, sani-
rose bushes, shrubs, etc Five minutes walk
from station; one hour from City Hall, N Y.
Price, $4,000 Mortgage $1,000, 8 per cent Part
cash; Balance to suit. This is a sacrifice. look
into It: Inquire, l. Smigel, 1865 William Street,
New York. Phone 874 John. 36w8
The Morris County chronicle., 1903-03-20

BLEW UP THE HOUSE

advertised letters March 18th, 1903,
GEO. L. CLARKE, Postmaster
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-11
To Satisfaction of U. S.
Government.
BEIRUT ISREP0RTEDQUIET
Business IS Improving and Confidence
is Increasing Reports Admiral
Cotton.

Washington, Sept ILL., The navy de-
parfment received the following from
Rear Admiral Cotton this morning, dated
at Beirut yesterday
"The governor general Of Damascus has
been appointed acting governor general
Of Beirut and has expressed desire to
settle the case of the American vice con-
sol satisfactorily to the United States
government. Beirut is quiet, business is
improving and confidence is increasing
The despatch continues, THE incident
had no other bad result, many persons
who fed to Lebanon are returning and a
state of perfect calm has been established.
These troubles were greatly exaggerated
BY some e0nsuls who received their infor-
nation from panic stricken persons. and
sent In to their governments without con-
drmatlon
Chekit Bey-Bey, the Turkish minister,
called at the state department this m0ru-
ing and presented dispatches received
from his government concerning last sun
days riot at Beirut A despatch says that
eight persons were killed, one Of whom
was a soldier, the remaining seven being
civilians. Fifty we're injured
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-11
ADMIRAL coTroN.
THE PRESIDENT WATOHFUL
Keeping In Close Touch With the |
Situation In Turkey.

Keeping In Close Touch With the
situation In Turkey.
Oyster Bay. \. Y, Sept. 10,-Presi-
dent Roosevelt IS watching the develop
ments of the situation in Turkey care
fully. but without serious apprehension.
The reports made by Minister Leish.
man at Constantinople are not disquiet-
ing ia tone. on the contrary, the min
ister is inclined to take an optimistic
view Of the situation SO far as this
country is concerned. The anti-Chrts
tian outbreak is serious. but it is not
regarded as likely that through It
American interests or American citi-
zens viii suffer,
Admiral Cotton at Beirut, in whom
the administration has great conf
denee, is clothed with ample author.
ity to afford such protection to Amer
leans and American interests as he may
deem necessary. This fact coupled
with the assurance Of the sublime porte
that United States property ana peo-
pie III Turkey are quite safe, has tend
ed to relieve the minds Of President
Roosevelt and Secretary Hay from ap.
prehension Of serious consequences
The vigilance Of the United States au
tu a}us VIII not he reiaxed. however
and every proper precautlon win be
taken to insure the safety and protee-
ton of American interests
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-11
Young Peter yorron, Edith
VOrron, Drs. Jackson, and
B.W. Hooker Exam
ined- The. Eyi-
dence.

Montpelier, Sept. 1.-THE case Of Bar
tholomew Croto, who has been In jail for
two days, having been arrested as a sus-
pect 10 the yorron murder at East Mont
peller, was brought before the grand jury
this forenoon, witnesses having been sum
moned yesterday II an indictment IS
found there Is a probability that the case
win 60 before the present term Of wash
ington county court.
All day yesterday the officers we're busy
summoning witnesses,a @ considerable NUM-
ber having been called the chief one, Of
course being the twelve year-0ld son Of
the murdered man, who was the only Wit
ness 10 the shooting, so far SIS known, and
who saw the murderer running away At
the trial hts testimony will be Of much inn
portance The Il I is not able 10 identify
the murderer as, according to his story
told BY him the next day after the murder,
be did not see the man as be lay in wait
for his victim.
His only glimpse Of him was when he
scrambled from the team and looking back
saw a man-running to the woods SOME dis
AsAttAH NN o. ~ ~ was q tAAAt -AAN
the boy was able to see the gun which the
man carried In his hand. Outside Of the
fact that the man was rather under me-
dlum size the boy will probably not be
able to further describe the man who shot
his father.
CToto Is represented by attorney
M NJ. Gordon of Barre At his cell ia
the iail Croto has maintained sphynx-
like silence, having evidently been eau
toned By his lawyer not to talk with any
one except himself Even to questions as
to his state Of health Groto is accustomed
20 replying simply with q shrug Of his
shoulders and a smile He does not ap-
pear to be uneasy over his position.
The witnesses before the grand Jury
this forenoon included two Of the
children. the Oldest of those who we're re-
siding at home at the time Of the murder,
Peter, twelve years old and Edith, who Is
fifteen years old.
Both Of the children are bright appear
Ing and the daughter has recently assum-
ed a good deal OF the work Of caring for
the large family.
Drs. J. Henry jackson and Joe w.
Jackson Of Barre. the physicians who per-
formed the autopsy upon the body of the
murdered man yesterday, were also impor-
tant witnesses this forenoon. B. w.
Hooker also Of Barre, the undertaken who
took charge OF the body when notified by
Selectman George Kelton of East Montpe-
lier, was before the jury this forenoon.
The body lay in his undertaking rooms
during4he autopsy, having been taken
there al B O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The hearing tOnk an adf0nrnmant AT
noon and reconvened at 2 o'clock this af.
teruoOn. Something like rs more witnesses
have been summoned and will be examined
before the grand jury makes report. II
is probable that the hearing of this eyi-
depce will continue during this afternoon
and the greater part of tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-11
SIAS GETS VERDICT
FROM CONSOLIDATED
County Court Awarcs Him $500 in
Case Remanded From ST.
preme Court.

Again verdict has been awarded by
Washington county court to II. r, Sias to
recover damage from the Consolidated
Lighting Co. for injuries received by
falling with broken pole, while employed
BY the company The jury brought IN a
decision for the plaintiff shortly before 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon The danf-
ages awarded are S5,S95, while on the
previous decision Of the court only So 900
was awarded The case is Of particular
interest to Barre people as the accident
happened here and the plaintiff was at one
time q student at the seminary.
The accident happened half a dozen
years ago. sias was employed at North
Barre and was on a pole which broke
carrying him to the ground In the fall
both the plaintiff 5 legs were broken.
On the FIRST trial of the suit for dam
ages the jury brought in verdict for the
plaintif to recover for injuries received.
The case then went up to supreme court
on exceptions, where the decision Of the
lower court was reversed. The second
trial BY county court was taken at the
present term Of court aud has occupied
about week "A large number OF wit,
nesses have been heard The Judge in-
ished his charge at noon yesterday and
the case went 70 the jury. After deliber.
ating about three aud half hours the
jury brought in verdict for sias.
John W, Gordon and Richard A. Hoal
Of Barre conducted the case for the plain
tin. while John Senter and f. A. How
land Of Montpelier acted for the consoli
dated Lighting Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-11
BURNING GASOLINE
MADE BIG SPECTACLE
Sowden & Lyons Storage House On
Highland Avenue Burned
Last Evening.


A small one-story building On Highland
avenue, used by Sowden & Lyon for the
storage Of gas0lene, was burned to the
ground shortly after Z O'Clock last even.
ing, making q very spectacular blaze, caus-
ing nearly all the eity's IRE equipment 70
respond to an alarm from box 81 and Civ
Ing the impression throughout the city OF
q serious fre. The loss was small, being
confined tothe value Of the 80 gallons Of
gas0lene consumed.
The fire caught from q lantern. Mr..
Lyons went to the storage building at Z
O'clock 70 draw several gall0ns for deliv-
cry today. He set the lantern down near
by aud started to draw out the gasolene.
Il Is supposed that the vapor from the
stream Of oil became iguited from the
lantern, and soon the building soaked
with lard and oil--it having been former
Is used as q lard house-Was on fire. Mr.
Lyon attempted to put out the FIRE alone
but It spread with such rapidity that his
task was impossible.
Then an alarm was rung in from the
box on the corner Of Mount aud Washing
ton streets. BY the time that the Gre
companies arrived the storage building
was d mass of flames. The gasoline tank
swas melted allowing the oil to run out
Eighty gallons of this liquid burning made
a hot fire and caused reflection to be cast
over that section Of the city, which drew
crowds Of people to the place.
Il was thought at one etIme that the barn
and residence of E. NJ. Lyon would have
to 60, but the efficient work Of the neigh
b0rs with several streams Of water from
garden hose kept them wet down until the
arrival Of the hose companies. Then the
spread Of the flames was checked although
the paint on the barn was badly scorched
and will necessitate repainting The dis
tanee between the barn and the storage
building was only about 25 feet.
The members OF the firm of sowden II
Lyon have had considerable experience
with IRE recently. Last winter their store
was burned out in the fire which destroyed
the Currier block and Sheplee building. a
few months ago, the barn and the ell to
Dir. Lyons house on Highland Avenue
were destroyed Last evening the firm
last SO gallons Of gasolene, while Mr.
Lyons barn was se0rched also.
The building l0xl2 feet In size, was Of
no value having been partially burned
down in the fire last spring Mr. Lyon
had given toe building away and 1t was to
be removed today Or tomorrow.