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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
PROSPECTIVE LEGISLATIVE
WORK.

IL the hackers of the Morris Canal
steal feel that the people are UP
against the passing Of such a measure
II may not after all be introduced at
the next session of the Legislature
hut eternal vigilance on the part OF
the legislators will be necessary just
the same.
Among other measures that will
probably come up are: A primary cleo
ton law reported from the commits
sion appointed to investigate the sub
ject, an act providing for use of vot-
ing machines in elections; a general
commission, regulating that industry;
a larger appropriation for improved
roads; extending the abolition of the
fee system to all the county officials OF
the State; making an appropriation
for an executive mansion in Trenton
providing for an additional State nor
NAL school; creating a forest fire brig
ade; sunset election law; the ocean
boulevard bill; making an appropria-
ton for fighting the mosquito pest;
an adequate appropriation for building
and equipping sanitarium for con-
sumptives abolishing the State board
OF arbitration; making pigeon shoot
ing for sport unlawful; the proposed
amendments to the State constitution;
a jury commission law; the Passaic
River sewerage question; and author
iEing trolley roads to transport
freight
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
THE TwENTY-THIRD YEAR.

1t speaks well for the reputation Of
any enterprise that has stood the test
of so long a time. There must be
merit back of such an undertaking that
can successfully appeal to the public
year after year. L. s. Plaut & Co., OF
Newark, n. j., claims this distinction
for their January Sale, which is an
nounced to open Monday, January 9TH,
with price advantages on desirable
merchandise, comprising personal wear
for men. women and children, and
many lines of goods of general home
use This house is so we'll and favor
ably known that the mere announce
M MT of such an event is enough to
crowd their store with old-time Gus
toners from far and near. While a
personal visit is preferable, price lists
will be sent and mail orders filled to
any of our readers who cannot con-
yeniently visit l.. s. Plaut & Co.'s es-
adjustment In asking for list, men
ton The Chronicle, go
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
A SUGGESTION TO PAP.

During the late campaign Represen-
tative Champ Clark, of Missouri, and
minister who had dyspepsia, but
who was helping out in the Prohibi-
ton cause by making speeches along
on Clarks trail met at a farm house
and stopped to dinner. The farmers
wife hustled around and cooked a fine
dinner, consistig of fried chicken,
fresh ham, pork chops, steak, vege-
tables and three kinds of pie. Mr..
Clark was eating everything set be-
fore him. The minister slipped cup
of hot water.
Won't you have some chicken?"
asked the host,
no. thank you" replied the min
lister
Won't you take some steak2"
Thank you, no"
''Or some ham or pork chops?" per-
sis, ed the farmer.
NO. replied the minister
The young son of the house then
leaned over to his father and whis-
pered hoarsely:
Maybe he'll suck an egg, pap"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
NEW YORK POULTRY SHOW
NEXT WEEK.

The New York Poultry. Pigeon and
Pet Stock Association will make Madi-
son Square Garden worth visiting
with their Annual Show, commencing
on Tuesday morning. January 9th. and
closing on Saturday night, January
10th. Secretary Crawford who has
for so many years successfully man
aged the Show. reports that the four
teenth one will exceed in number and
value of exhibits any yet recorded to
the credit of the association. Every
usual feature with all the big birds
and the little ones will be complete;
the breeding yards and the incubators
will be in greater number than last
wear; game birds will be well shown;
pigeons, as usual, in their own depart
mont and the pet stock department
full Of rabbits and CAVES. Since the
addition of cats to the Show that de-
partment has been notable. The At
lantic Cat Club are the sponsors for
it this year, and all the famous prize
winners. imported and native, will be
entered. over two hundred cats in the
cages located in the Concert Hall. A
canary and caged-bird section win also
Ne an extraction Admissio to all
II ~ 20 cents; children 25 cents. and
She Show opsns at . a. m. and closes
Vt 1890 p. m. daily.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
PRESIDENT RECEIVES.
Auspicious Opening of the New Ycal
In Washington.
GALA DAY AT WHITE HOUSE
General Public For First Time Has "a
Chance Ia See the Many Im-
prOveniemts That Have
Been Made There.

Washington Jan. 1.-Iresident Roose-
velt's New Years reception was one of
the most brilliant events i'll Washing
tons recent social history. All callers
We're afforded the opportunity of greet
ing the president and Mrs. Roosevelt
and exchanging with them the complf
ments of the new year. No distinctions
were made except such as were rem
dered necessary in the preservation of
order and the greetings extended to
all. High and low, rich and poor, We're
alike cordial and sincere.
The general public for the first time
had an opportunity to see the widely
heralded Improvements in the White
House improvements which when com
pleted viii have cost about 100000.
In addition TO desire personally to
wish the president and Mrs. Roosevelt
n happy new year, hundreds of persons
were attracted to the reception by It
wish TO see the White House in its new,
handsome interior finish and furnish
ing. To many who were familiar with
year ago the changes made were a
revelation. While in a general way the
form of the interior has been retained.
in beauty and effectiveness it is wholly
different.
1t was merry day for the Roosevelt
children Prior to the reception they
had a jolly time in the lower part of
the house They manifested the liveli-
est interest in all the arrangements.
Diplomats Assemble.
Shortly before IL o'clock, the hour at
which the reception began, the diplo-
red rooni The members of the corps
entered the mansion from the south
side, as usual. i'll order to avoid the
crush of the thr0ng already gathered
about the main entrance on the north
side. Under the glare of the electric
candelabra the spectacle presented by
this cosmopolitan gathering, attired in
magnificent court uniform, sparkling
epaulets and glistening swords. showing
resplendent against the red velvet walls
and ivory woodwork, was gorgeous.
Promptly at II o'clock the trumpet
ers of the Marine band sounded fan
fare announcing the approach of the
president and Mrs Roosevelt and the
Immediate receiving party. President
Roosevelt, with Mrs. Roosevelt on his
arm. descended the main staircase and,
passing across the main corridor and
through the green room, entered the
blue room. where the guests were re-
celyed
Following them came the members Of
the cabinet ana their accompanying la
dies. tins receiving party MAS ar
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
M. E. CHURCH.

There was large attendance at the
Christmas celebration of the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School on Tuesday
evening last. The Superintendent
George G. Smith PR sided and an
nounctd the program. The music was
led by the Sunday School orchestra of
Ten pieces of which George w. Bower
is leader with M. Corwin at the organ.
The program was lnterspersed by songs
from HE Christmas service. Star of
Hope under the leadership of Mr..
Tultle.
An interesting feature Of the service
was the txercises of the primary depart
ment under the super. ision of Mr.. F..
E. Suits. REGULATIONS were given by the
Misses Barr, Suits and futile. a charm
ing duet WIS rendered ly the Misses
BATES. The pastor delivered short
address which greatly pielstd all. After
tn program WIS rendered the school
adjourned ro tie Sunday school rooms
y here ice cream and cake nbuund.d IN
qnauiitleS sufficient 10 more than satisfy
ne SIX mud ri boys ana giils that con
stlLute tue school.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02

ranged In the arc of a circle In the bow
window of the blue room. Facing them
were the ladies invited to assist at the
reception. Between the two sections
of the receiving party a lane was form
ed by cordons of old gold velvet
Through this lane the callers passed
from the red room, proceeding through
the green room into the east room and
thence down the staircase into the east
terrace and passing into the street OPP
posite the west entrance OF the treas
ury. The president was in excellent
spirits, and Mrs Roosevelt never seem
ed happier or more gracious.
At l o'clock the reception to citizens
generally began. For hours hundreds
of people of all ages and colors and
conditions had been Whiting in line to
greet the president and to receive his
greeting. The line passed slowly
through the main entrance of the White
House, across the corridor into the red
room and thence past the president and
party in the blue room. President
Roosevelt had happy, cheering greet
ing for all
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

| On Tuesday evening, the exercises of
the First Presbyterian Church Sunday
School, took place. A fine address by
the Pastor, Rev. William Russell Ben
nett, was the feature of the occasion.
The program follows:
Professional
Responsive Reading
Hymn, 196-"Hark! What Mean Those
Holy VoicesY'
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6, Z; John
3:14 II.
Prayer-By the Pastor.
Solo--Miss Dawson
Primary Exercises.
Hymn, 916-" Once in Royal Davids
City"
Junior Exercises.
Solo-Miss Dawson.
Rotations
Hymn, 2O1-"While Shepherds Watch
ed Their Flocks."
Address BY the Pastor.
Chorus.
Hymn, 1872 'Hark! the Herald Angels
Sing"
Benediction-By the Pastor.
Following the Benedictlon all ad
journed to the Chapel were refresh
ments were passed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL

ocoooooo o-ooo-c-o-cococo-coo
Claud Armstrong is home tor the
holidays frcm the Springfield Train
ing School.
Miss Georgia Bonnell Is the guest
Of her cousin, Mrs. Jos. P Hague, i'd
Bloomfield.
Mrs. Frank R. johnson ar4 her
daughter Miss Pauline, were sitors in
town today.
Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement of Miss May Burnett, of
Pine street. and Harry LIE Barr, OF
Easton, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Cutler and
family, of Kadena, remove this week
/ to the Plaza Hotel, New York City,
for the remainder of the winter.
DR.. and Mrs Harry Vaughn cele-
brated the fifth anniversary OF
their marriage Monday evening at
their residence, corner OF High and
Washington street. Some fifty guests
were present.
Augustus Schneider, a butcher EN-.
ployed in market at Stirling, Is
minus four fingers as the result of too
close acquaintance with sausage
cutting machine, last Friday. He
went to Roosevelt Hospital, New
York, where all four were amputa
ted
Sergt. John Dalrymple OF West
Orange formerly member oflthe 28th
U. S. v. spent New Years in this
city wirh Victor Brown and benjamin.
Sdyre members of the same regiment.
Rev. John Pinney Erdman, who has
been connected with active missionary
work in Honolulu for three years sails
for home tomorrow. He will visit
friends in Chicago before coming to
Morristowp. Mr. Erdman wilt soon
enter the foreign missi nary f-ld.
DR.. Seward Erdman, who has made
several voyages to Antwerp as a ply
siran on one of the Red Star liners, has
joined the Surgical staff of the Presby
terrain Hospital, New York city.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
PROBLEMS OF NEW YEAR.
An Interesting Interview With thu
Electrical Wizard Edison.

An Interesting Interview With the
Electrical Wizard Edison.
New York, Jan, Inventor Thomas
A. Edison, asked to tell what he con.
siders the scientific problems Of the
new year, answered promptly.
Fighting bacteria, getting electricity
direct from coal and power from the
elc.hents and applying to manufacture
the many uses of electricity"
Mr., Edison declared his intention of
giving up practical invention for two
years and devoting the time to dclving
into various problems without being
burdened by the work Of producing
commercial commodities.
My new year offering to science"
said the wizard, lis my storage bat
terry. ON which have worked four
years. 1t will be put on the market
this month. 1t solves the traction prob
lem Its Introduction means that the
horse viii have to so.
''We are only In the Infancy OF cleo
tricity It's possibilities no man can
dream any more than a man fifty
years ago could hive foretold what we
have today. LITTLE discoveries like the
Roentgen and the Becduerel rays and
similar things win lead to great things
what cannot he told just now
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
THE NEW MAINE.

The new battleship Maine was
placed in commission at Philadelphia
ON Monday.
She is to take the place of her Ill
fated namesake, blown up in Havana
harbor, February is, 1898. The prin-
ctpal Dimensions are: Length be-
tween propellers, 1888 feet; length
over all, 1893 feet 10 liz iaches,. ex-
treme breath, ~ feet; mean
draught, % feet inches; displace-
ment at full load draught, 1880 tors,
The main battery consists of four
12-inch breaeh loading rifles and six
teen 6-inch rapid fire guns. The sec
ondary battery is of sixteen six-pound-
or Northumberland four nepound
or automatic and two onepounder
rapid-fire guas, and two Colt auto
matte guns.
The fighting tops are equipped with
0ne-pounder quicI-firing guns. The
cost was $2,S85,OG0
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
THE PRUDENTIAL GIRL OF 1908.

The issue Of a new calendar by The
Prudential Insurance Company OF
America is always an event OF i'm
portance in the annals OF tasteful ad-
vertising. The handsome Prudential
Girl of 1902 was eagerly sought. she
now has rival, in the Prudential
Girl of 1903, who promises to eclipse
her in popularity. The new calendar
presents the picture Of bewitch-
Ing brunette whose beauty is effec-
lively set OF by a background OF
light blue tint and a god border
trimmed with chrysanthemums OF
many colors. The rest OF the card is
flled out with green-matted effect.
The whole makes a very bright and
attractive picture.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
THE NEW YEAR.

One song for thee, New Year
One universal prayer:
Teach us-all other teaching far
above
To hide dark hate beneath the wings
of Love;
To STAY all hatred. strife.
And live the larger life!
To bind the wounds that bleed:
To lift the fallen. lead the blind.
AS only love can lead
To live for all mankind,
Teach us, New Year. to be
Gree men among the free:
Our only master duty. with no God
save one-our Maker monarchs of the
sod
Teach us with all it's might,
It's darkness and its light.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
MIsHAP TO IDDINGs,
Secretary to Embassy In Rome IL In
jured by q street Chr.

Secretary to Embassy In Rome IL In
jured by n Street Car.
Rome, Jan. las the result of a coll
lision between the carriage of Secre.
tary lddings of the United States en.
bassy here and an electric street car
Mr.. Iddings' shoulder was dislocated,
his coachman was injured slightly, and
the carriage was smashed. The coach
man, seeing the imminence of the dan
ger, dashed the horses and almost clear
ed the tracks, but the rear part of the
carriage was struck, and the coachman
was hurled fifteen feet to the ground.
MIR. Iddings. besides having his shout
der dislocated, had his legs bruised and
was much shaken, but succeeded in ex-
Treating himself from the wreck He
Is now somewhat feyerish, but his con-
dition is not serious, though his doctors
say six weeks must elapse before he
will fully recover from the effects Of
the accident.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
LEMON JUICE KILLS TYPHOID.

On Christmas Day Dr. Asa Fergu,
son, a physician in London, announced
that lemon juice would kill the bacilli
OF typhoid. He made the discovery
by accidentally dropping some lemon
Juice into culture tube in which he
was producing typhoid germs for ex
perimental purposes. When he found
that the germs died he made further
experiments, which resulted in the
announcement Of his discovery
The Chicago Board of Health al
once made series of careful expert.
ments, and found that one teaspoon
ful of lemon juice in half a glass OF
water killed every germ, The action
Of the lemon juice is to cause the ba-
cflli to shriyel up and die.
The announcement that few drops
OF lemon juice in drinking water will
be a effective preventive for typhoid
is so important that every person
should know it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
FOR POOR CONSERVATIVES.

No institution for alleviating human
suffering is more worthy of State aid
than the Free Hospital for Poor Con
aumptives, and there should be no CD
position in the Legislature to the bill
to be presented at the coming session
appropriating 100000 for the enlarge
ment and improvement of the sanitar-
ium at White Haven. 1t is said that
IL this appropriation is passed. Penn
aylyania will be ahead of all other
States In the care of consumptive poor
This will be distinction of which
every Pennsylvania will be proud
Easton Free Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
HIS NEW YEARS DIARY.

1900.
Nineteen hundred! Married never.
Thirty-three and never caught
Write it Bachelor forever. -.
+ Nineteen hundred-knotty-n
1901.
Met a maiden from the city;
Courted her month--for fun;
Married her for love-or pity
Now it's Nineteen hundred won"
1902.
Bought cottage last September
Bills are getting bigger-whew!
Things a thousand to remember
Debts for " Nineteen hundred. too"
1908.
Little Tommy born to mingle
In the gTpwing family.
What chalgel-on lone and single;
Now, in fNineseen hundred. tnreel'
Aloysils Coll in Leslies Weekly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
NATURE BOOKS POPULAR.

One of the features of the holiday
trade this year was the demand for
nature books. The birds and the
beasts, the trees and the wild flowers,
received much attention from shop
pers. Works on photographing nature
were sought for and so were books
on the less conspicuous phases OF
natural history, such as the moths
and butterflies. and the life of the
brooks and ponds.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
NO COMPARISON.

The host was showing his visitor
from the effete East the wonders of
the vast. illimitable West
Here" he said. was a patch of
sandy desert two years ago. Now it's
covered, as you see, by an irrigating
plant worth $2,OOO,0OO. Think of it!
All in two years.
That's nothing" replied the visitor,
witha bored look. Back in N'Yorl1
we can irrigate better than that. We
go over into New Jersey, get up the
plant, turn on the water, and make
$4,000, 900 out oft in two weeks Think
of it. All in two weeks Exchange.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
THEOLOGICAL TENDERNESS,

Mrs. Racon NV husband thinks a
man can't feel at home unless he is
smoking.
Mrs Eghert That is why he thinks
he will feel at home in the next world.
suppose. Yonkers Statesman.
Rv the way, doesn't this winter re-
mind you of those they used to have
when you were boy?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
EDITl2 KILLS ANOTHER.
Santiago 4 Cuba The Scene OF SAN
Culinary Fray.

santiago Z Cuba the Scene OF a SAN
culinary Fray.
Santiago Cuha, Jan. Congressman
Corona, q tor of the Cubano Libre.
during thellas shot and instantly killed
Senior Insfa, editor Of the Republica.
Both menwere prominent politicians
and leader OF rival parties.
Senior C0Ona was drinking in cafe
when SeRr Insula and a party of
friends entered the place and began o
political dicussion. Personalities and
insults foIbwed and quickly started IL
fight with canes, during which Senior
Corona suddenly drew a revolver and
shot SeItornsula three times.
Senior throna then walked quietly
away and has not yet been arrested.
The shooting has caused great excite
tnent hero
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
CHRISTMAS excuses
lcoNrlNuEp FRoM FlRsr pAaE.

IcoNTiNUED FROM FIRST PAGE.
Recitation letter from Santa Claus.
Hymn Once in Royal Davi1's City.
Recitation The Night Before Christ
mas.
Away in the Manager.
Carol-It came upon the midnight
clear
Recitation--A Legend OF the Christ
Child.
Garcia Little Child of Bethlehem
Recitation-A week after Christmas,
Carols-Men from the East we three
Kings of Orient are.
Distribution of presents
Carol-Holy Night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
A CURE FoR MOUTH DISEASE.

For many months Uncle Joe" Can
non has been annoyed by wrangling
Democrat whose voice is raised on
every conceivable occasion, to the detri-
ment of the work of the House. The
other day Uncle Joe" got his chance
to strike back. He came into the
House while the discussion about a
bill to stamp out the foot and mouth
disease was on, says the New York
Tribune
Does this bill cure the mouth dis
ease?" inquired Uncle Joe" of a COM
pany of statesmen near him
Yes said they.
well. then" replied Mr. Cannon,
with wave of his hand toward the
voluble Southern Democrat. II am
for it,"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
Aionso MINER Aeo,,ittea.

Omaha, Neb., Jan, l. 'I'he jury in the
case of Alonzo Miller president Of the
South Omaha hoard Of education,
charged With bribery has brought III a
verdict Of roi guilty. Mlllsr. with sew
eral other meAters Of the board was
charged with having teachers salaries
raised, for which hc y alleged 70 have
exactcd moneb from the 1eachers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
vnnaaI Chargca Not pressea.

Fall REer, Mass, Jan. complaints
alleging lobbery in connection with the
killing a Gaspard Q. Vandal here ten
days agf against Fred Reed and Err
nest Desendines, alias King. have been
moi prosFcd in the district court before
Judge AfDoMo1Sh. The police admit
led that ffere WAS practically no evi,
dcnce afairst the prisoners.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02

Colonel Bryan is in Mexico and has
been telling the Mexicans it would be
a mistake to adopt the gold standard.
At least he is consistent, but the Mex
leans will probably pay no attention
to what he says.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02
NO MONKEY RANCH THERE.

NO MONKEY RANCH THERE.
During the last campaign" said
Senator Hietfeld to the New York
World, Il spoke all over Idaho. One
day, up in the northern part OF the
State of Idaho the wheel came off the
buggy in which was riding.
walked along the road piece until
came to ranchers house. The only
person / could find was big, shock
headed Swede
"'My friend, l said, can you tell
Ae where | can find monkey
wrench
He looked at me blankly for a min
ute, and then said:
'''No, this har ben a sheep ranch,
an over that ben cattle ranch
don't know where tn halls monkey
ranch
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02

President Roosevelt's refusal to act
as arbitrator in the Venezuell con-
troversy, while disappointing to the
allies, will leave this country in a
better position than it would have oc-
cupied had he assumed the responsi-
bility of declaring whether the claims
Of. Great Britain and Germany against
Venezuela were just. and how much
should be paid to satisfy them.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-01-02

The proposed merger of the Pruden-
tial Insurance Company with the FL
deity Company has been abandoned
on account of the opposition of 20
many of the stockholders and the ad-
good officers and men, but we need
verse decision of the chancellor