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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

The humorous editor of the
Jerseyman has been very busy
these past two weeks and has
succeeded in evolving a reason,
supposedly satisfactory to himself
if to no one else, why any criticism
as to the safety in case of fire or
panic in our beautiful Lyceum hall
should be scarcely even whispered.
In speaking of the Iroquois theatre
horror he says:
SIN the first place it should be
remembered that so far as plans were
concerned the Iroquois theatre was
as safe as human ingenuity could
make it, and the disaster was occa-
stoned by the criminal carelessness
and neglect of the theatre managers
and employees together with the wild
panic that seized the audience.
We are willing to admit for the
sake of argument that this may all
be true, but it must al o be admitted
that it is very common occurrence
for the rear exits of the Lyceum to
be almost impossible on account of
trunks, etc., which litter the, half
way leading to the rear stairs
when theatrical entertainment is
being given in the hall. We are
of the opinion too, that the average
Morristown audience is also sus-
ceptible to panic should the cry of
fire be raised. The lesson has
not been lost, =" says the Jerseyman
funny man and all over the
country authorities have been
active, every precaution has been
taken to insure the safety Of the
public. +" This statement is alb
solutely true so far as we have
been able to ascertain excepting
that we have been unable to hear of
any precautions being taken as to the
Morristown Lyceum other than
talking the matter over among
themselves by the trustees of that
institution. The able editorial in
the Jerseyman also has to say in
defense of the Lyceum.
IF persons cannot attend the Ly-
ceum hall without personal fear let
them avoid it as they would the
chances of taking cold or contract
ing a disease, but the circumstances
do not justify the closing of the hall,
thereby occasioning pecuniary loss tc
organizations and depriving many
people of pleasure. "
In other words, Ssh Be quiet.
Never mind if we do run some
risk. They need the money and
we want to go to show occasion
ally"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

LID TTAATV- A MIA AZ o "a lllll ~ sssE
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
1t is stated that the State Hou.

II is stated that the State House
Commission has decided to discon-
tinue its own electric light plant
and purchase light and power from
the Public Service Corporation OF
New Jersey, and this on the plea
that it will prove more economical
to the State. This action sets at
naught the idea prevalent in many
municipalities that it is much
cheaper and better in every way
for such municipalities to own their
own light and water plants Is
there colored gentleman hidden
from view in the State House
woodpile? 1t looks as though
Uncle Ephraham'' was invading
the State melon patch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

The one hundred and twenty
eighth Legislature of NewJersey was
given the breath of life at 8 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, if the State
House clocks were in accord with
the Government time ball Wheth-
er or no it will conduct itself with
honor to the State is yet moot
question. Whether or no it will
truckle to the behests of the lie
high Valley Railway Company o.
Pennsylvania and the Public Ser
vice Corporation Of New Jersey
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

Would Puzzlea Philadelphia Lawyer.
Some time ago }. j. Smith shot and
killed his father-in-law, d. Blevens,
in Wayne county, just over the
Tennessee line. Bleyens was in that
State and Smith in Kentucky when
the shot was fred. This is probably
the first case on record where man
standing in one State killed man in
another and just what procedure will
be taken is not known, as Smith, who
is in Kentucky, has killed no one in
Kentucky, because Blevens was in
Tennessee when killed, and no re-
QUESTION, it seems, can be issued from
Tennessee, because Smith is not a
fugitive from justice from that State,
never having been there. The case
will be watched with great interest.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
A BEAUTIFUL WOnAN

Usually knows what assists her in
maintaining prominence in that direc-
tion. Many stage favorites have told
their arts to the public and their COM
mendation is proof positive of merit.
Irene Bentley says " Aseptikon is one
of the most delightful tooth powders |
have ever tried" For sale by Henry
M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

The Democratic National Com
mittee has decided to hold the
national convention in St. Louis
on Wednesday, July 6. There are
a number of boornlets booming,
but the boom is as faint as distant,
distant thunder.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

It is gratifying to know that the
United States is the proud possessor
of two " American Kiplings." Os-
car Hatch Hawley was first in the
field /; but w. A. Fraser, of the
Christmas Metropolitan Magazine.
is giving Mr., Hawley stout hustle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15

Several days ago the New York
Tribune published report to the
effect that the Standard Oil Com
pany would like to obtain the
right of way and other privileges
pertaining to the Morris Canal for
the purpose of laying an additional
pipe line through the State, and to
this rumor was added, upon what
appeared to be competent author
ity, that the Standard Oil Com
pany would present a bill to the
incoming Legislature bearing upon
the proposed abandonment of the
Canal, in which the reversionary
rights of the State, the interests of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
pany as lessee of the Canal, and
those of the individual property
holders would be satisfactorily
protected.
This rumor seems, according to
word from Trenton, to be we'll
founded and that the Standard
Oil Company is in the field Of
competition. Whether or no this
new ally for the public welfare
such as it processes to bewill
prove an unmixed blessing is a
subject for earnest consideration,
and it behooves the Legislature to
move warily in the matter The
State isall powerful in its present
position, and legislative actor
must not be bought to serve the
interests of this or that corporation,
There is one question that needs
answering: Why are all these
propositions and bills fred into the
Legislature in advance of the
report and recommendations of the
State Commission?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-01-15
HYMENEAL.
LUNBEoK- BYRAM.


A quiet home wedding was held at
the Byram home on Wetmore avenue
at 5 O'Clock on Tuesday afternoon,
when Elizabeth Woodruff, daughter
of Mr.. John B. Byram, Of this city.
was married to Mr.. A. w. Lubbock, of
Denver, Col. The marriage ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Albert
Erdman, ID. D., pastor of the South
Street Presbyterian Church. Mr.
William Halliday was best man and
the maid of honor was Miss Harriet
F'airchild. At the conclusion of the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served, after which the newly married
couple left on wedding trip, which
will include Washington and other
points of interest. They do not ex-
pect to reach Denver (where they will
make their hOme) till the last of Feb
ruary. Two brothers of the groom,
Messrs. f. G. Lunbeck and II. r.
Marlatt, accompanied by their wives,
journeyed over 900 miles to be pres
ent at the wedding.
WANsTEN MORRISON.
The tie that binds . furnished the
Church OF the Assumption with
pleasant ceremony on Monday morn
ing, when Miss Helen r., daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Morrison, of Wash
ington street, was married to Mr.. Ed
ward Wansten, the Very Rev. Joseph
M. Flynn pr0nouncing the nuptial
benediction. The bride was gowned
in blue silk and carried bouquet of
bride roses. Miss Mary Conroy was
maid of honor. The best man was
Daniel Morrison, Jr.,a brother of the
bride. After the wedding reception a
bridal breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents, and the
twain made one started on their honey
moon trip for Boston. On their re-
turn they willtake up their residence
in this city for the present.
SIMPSON WILLIAMS.
The wedding of Isola B. Williams,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John L.
Williams, and Frank E. Simpson, took
place at the home of the bride, No. 2
Bellevue Terrace, at 2 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon. The house was appro-
priately trimmed for the occasion with
greens and wreaths, and the knot was
tied by the Rev. DIR. Hurlbut, the ring
ceremony of the Methodist Church be-
ing used Charles e. Hine, of New
York, was best man and Miss Belle L.
Holdridge, maid of honor. Miss jose
phine Schureman played the wedding
march A reception and wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony. The
happy couple took the 4.23 train for
New York and win make their home
in this city after a short wedding
tour About one hundred guests were
present, some twenty-five of whom
were out of town.
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In Plenty of Time.

Margaret brought home after
school hours a little friend For a
while the two played contentedly to-
gether, then the young hostess ex-
cused herself and disappeared in an
adjoining room.
She delayed her return beyond the
period of politeness, and her mother
went in search of her, to find the
child kneeling in an attitude of
PRAYER in the center Of the room
"Why. Margaret" exclaimed her
mother, her astonishment being all
the greater by reason of her off
springs none too religious tempera-
ment, 'in goodness name, why are
you saying your prayers at such an
hour, and especially when your friend
is all alone?"
Margaret scrambled to her feet.
'Well, mother" she said, 81 want
to pass my examinations, and I got
to thinking about them, and the
preacher said last Sunday do not
delay and so I thought I'd ask God
in plenty of time to let me get 'ex-
cellent.'"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-12

Green peppers, with the seeds remoV-
ed and sliced in rings, make a delight
full addition to many salads, especial
" to salad Of shredded cabbage
Roman escarole, chicory, dandelion
endive or field salad, lettuce and wa
tercress all make delicious salads by
themselves, or mixed as one may pre-
fer to mix them
Each of these salads should be
dressed with what is called a French
dressing. This is perfectly made by
mixing, till well blended, a teaspoon
full Of tarragon vinegar, two teaspoon
tuls of good cider vinegar, three table
spoonfuls of fine salad oil, a gener-
Gus teaspoonful of salt and salt
spoonful of freshly ground black pep
per-
This dressing will always prove
satisfactory just as it is for all the
above mentioned salads without the
additions Of any other ingredient, yet
for Romaine salad a dash of Eng
l1sh mustard is a great Improvement,
and for a plain lettuce salad a flavor
OF garlic is most acceptable This is
best given by crushing Glove of gar
lie and rubbing the inside of the salad
bowl with it, and also rubbing the
bowl of the salad spoon and the tines
of the salad fork
More salt is required with some
salads than with others and with some
more vinegar. For example, onions
require more vinegar than lettuce,
and tomatoes require more salt than
any other, salad. Onions may be mix
or Will &c 1
generally are a decided improvement
A lettuce mustard is indispensable
with cabbage salad
While tomatoes make an excellent
salad by themselves, they are always
better in a mixed salad. and it is al
ways better to quarter tomatoes than
to slice them Tomatoes are one Of
the best Of the fresh uncooked vege-
tables to serve as a salad with NAV
onna1se dressing, and one of the most
delicious salads ever compounded is OF
quartered tomatoes fringed about
deeply with watercress and dressed
with a rich mayonnaise Never sca1d
the tomatoes to remove the peel, for
to do so destroys their freshness.
Stand them in chopped ice or in. a
cold refrigerator three hours before
using, then peel the tomatoes quickly
with a thinbladed sharp knife, cut
them across in quarters nearly to. the
bottom, but do not quite separate
them. Lay them nicely in salad
dish, surround them with generous
fringe of watercress, sprinkle them
we'll with salt, and serve with the
mayonnaise powdered over the toma.
toes, or in a separate dish
10 make a good mayonnaise, put
the yolk of raw egg in bowl stanc
the bowl in dish of Clipped ice Gun.
less the room in which it is mixed i.
lvery cooD and add level teaspoonfu
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-12
WHAT A HAGIOsCOPE IS.

I'm spite of the close blood relation
ship said an American who had Wis
tied England, eve are frequently re-
minded in England that we are for
elgners. 1t crops up often in the Or
binary conversation.
AN English friend whose guest
was took me around to see his ma
tive village. We entered the church.
Whereabouts is your pew?
asked
"'We sit over there by the hagio-
scope, he answered, as though ha-
gloSCOpe were some common object
like a table or a candlestick. My
friend noticed the blankness of my
face, SO he repeated.
Over there, just below the hagio-
scope.
Would you mind telling me what
sort of an instrument it is that you
call hagioscope?' l asked meekly
The Englishman looked hurt, but
with a sigh he explained:
"'We have them in nearly all the
old country churches. Do you see
that small glass window through the
wall beside the altar? That was made
at the time when lepers were at large,
and they attended church services.
They were, of course, not allowed in
side, SO they stood outside and saw
and heard the services through that
hole, which is called the squint win
dow, but more often the hagioscope "
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silks. The yoke is round, in alter
nate rows of shirrings and heavy lace
galloons or insertion, and the yoke is
edged, top and bottom, with pinked
ruchings. To this are attached the
plated front and back pieces and full.
flowing sleeves, which may be finished
with several rows of stitching or with
ruchings. These cape jackets are
evolved also from colored silks, and in
the case of natural-toned pongee they
show Persian bands in delicate or
Bulgarian colors, alternating with the
shlrrings on the yoke.
For these coats III pongee there is
also fad for long, dropping shoulder
capes of coarse lace, combined with
brilliant tones in embroidered bands.
The little coats which come just to
the waist line, for wear with fluffy
summer gowns, are extremely gay.
They are made from pompadour silk.
i'll daintiest colorings, with yokes fall
ing below the shoulder that are a
mass of applique work in chiffon or
lace. The sleeves and bottom of the
coat hang full and loose, being joined
to the yoke with a smart ruching.
In pale colors, etamine fairly rivals
pongee. A loose casino coat which
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-12

of dry English mustard. Mix these
two ingredients we'll with a fork, and
then begin to pour in the oil, drop
at time, stirring it constantly
When the mixture gets very stiff
and waxy, thin it with a few drops of
tarragon vinegar, then resume the
dropping Of the OIL Continue this
process till you have made the re
CURED amount of dressing. The yolk
OF one egg will absorb a bottle of oil
of ordinary size.
Among the vegetables which make
delicious salads after being cooked
are new potatoes, young carrots,
string beans, Jerusalem artichokes, as
paraguS, beets and many others. Al
ways put French dressing in the
salad bowl before the salad is put in.
and mix it at the table Always serve
the mayonnaise in separate dish, or
pour it over the salad the moment be-
fore it is served. Always use box
wood fork and spoon for mixing and
serving salads, and be sure to ALWAYS
have salad as cold as possible when
served.
JULIE DE RYTHER
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comes below the hips is of open
meshed etamine in champagne tint,
shlrred straight from the shoulder
seams and neck. The lower half of
the coat shows a delicate embroidery
III harmonizing shade of brown. The
rolling collar, revers and cuffs are of
the same shade Of brown, embroid-
cred III champagne and gold.
Another casino coat-and there is
nothing nicer for wear over the fluffy.
delicate summer frock-is of oyster
white pongee, stitched three inches
deep all the way round with black,
and piped finely with black silk. Down
the front: at intervals, are disks of
black silk braid or cord, so cleverlv
sewn as to perfectly initiate a black
button, an inch and half in diameter.
These disks are also used on the mar
row, straight cuffs, into which the
plain sleeves are puffed, but the neck
IS outlined by a fiat stole in pale Per
sian embroidered bands.
Both white and cream lierre lace
are popular for casino coats, and black
chantilly comes woven into the ncces-
sary pieces for casino coats and on
the more dignifed directoire lines.
These must be made over foundations
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Salads as Nine. De Ryther Would Make Them
.HE markets are now flooded
with tempting fresh salads
= and new vegetables not pick

HE markets are now flooded
with tempting fresh salads
Il and new vegetables not pick
ed days and often kept in
cold storage weeks before they reach
the table, but grown in nearby gar
dens and as fresh as it is possible to
obtain them unless they are taken
from ones own garden.
It is possible to serve a very good
dinner without a soup or without an
entree, or without even a dessert, but
without salad dinner is a poor af-
fair. With the whole earth teeming
with tender green things, it would be
more difficult at present to think what
not to have thar what to have for
salad. Whether to have a plain or
mixed salad, whether to have
French dressing or a mayonnaise, all
depends upon the judgment and
ingenuity OF the housekeeper and upon
the tastes of the members of her
household. The possibilities of salads
are illimitable
All green salads and all uncooked
vegetables for salads must be fresh
and crisp. If they are wilted in the
slightest degree, they should be wash
ed in very cold water without drain
ing, and put into the ice chamber of
the refrigerator to revive. Before
using them all outside or decayed
leaves should be removed and thrown
away. But it is better never to buy 4
w1lted salad of any sort, even though
you may get it much cheaper.
Before using cucumbers for a salad
peel them and pack in chopped ice or
lay them in ice water for a couple Of
hours. Then shake them dry in a
clean towel. Slice them rather thin
and dress with salt and pepper, both
tarragon and cider vinegars and
plenty of good oil Either black or
red pepper may be used; this is mat
ter of taste. A few slices of onion
are always an Improvement to a Gu
cumber salad
If you are making a salad of rad
lshes or of the tender radish leaves.
dress them the same as cucumbers.
with the addition Of suggestion of
sugar to soften the pungent taste Of
the radish.
Among the things that make good
salads are nasturtium leaves, stems
and buds. These should be dressed
the same as radishes. A bowl heaped
full of those beautiful green leaves
and fringed about with nasturtium
blossoms, with their varied hues,
makes an attractive dish to look upon,
as we'll as delicious and appetizing
Wand. The young white leaves of the
oyster plant, mixed with an equal
quantity of chopped green onions or
chives, make good salad.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-12
The USher's Ready Ex-
PLANTATION
7HERE are many more interna-
I -1-NI1 uI : IIIdIIy IIIOI z HUI I'D
tional marriages than the

T HERE are many more interna-
tional marriages than the
= general newspaper reading
public knows about. When
ever an American heiress marries a
duke, a count, or even a baron, the
great journals of the country fill their
columns for weeks before and after
the ceremony with news, gossip and
pictures that bear upon the occasion,
but when a plain, ordinary foreigner
marries an American girl who is
worth less than hundred thousand,
the publicity given to the occasion is
limited to notices in the local papers.
Some time these less prominent in
ternatiOnal marriages are accom-
panied by more or less amusing Incl
dents.
Such a marriage took place in one
of the big Atlantic Coast cities the
other day. The brides father was
we'll to do, but not rich, as we under
stand the term these days. The bride
groom was a gentleman, don't you
know, but not man of title, or of
achievement His fortune was about
herit. The marriage seems to have
been nothing more or less than a love
match They met while the young
woman was travelling abroad, were en-
gagged before she came home and the
bridegroom had never been in Amer
ica until he came here to be married.
He came alone. One of the ushers
was an American, who had never been
abroad, and, of course, the two men
had never met until the day of the
ceremony. To the normal English
mans natural reticence the bride
groom showed an almost complete in
ability for conversation, due as it later
appeared to his diffidence The best
man learned this about an hour before
the ceremony, when, in a jooular way,
he asked the Englishman how he was
feeling.
"Oh, very fit, very fit, but a bit
frightened, don't you know"
Later, when the best man led the
guests down the aisle, he. too, became
''bit frightened" and gave the lady
his right arm. After he had made one
trip down the aisle friend told him
he had made mistake; that he should
have given the lady his left arm.
Well" said the usher, "it may seem
so to you, but the bridegroom in this
case is an Englishman, and in Eng
land the usher gives the lady his right
arm. Don't you know that the Eng
lish always sit on the left-hand side
when driving? 1t was only right that
| should recognize the nationality OF
the bridegroom in this way"
This explanation, improvised for
the occasion, was little fimsy, but il
went" all the same.
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the most enhancing lingerie founcng.
A clearly defined blouse of accord
'on-plaited glace silk ends in a point
ed glrdle of silk laid in stitched folds.
An 1880 yoke effect is secured by a
plated flOunce of the silk running
completely around back and front,
and edging the long shoulder. The
yoke effect is further simulated by a
round collar of cream guipure lace,
with stole ends that reach to the
glrdle. The sleeves are very long
and shawlshaped, made Of solid ac-
Gordon plating. The edge of both
the sleeves and the 1ounce outlining
the yoke is finished with two rows of
narrow ribbon joined by fagoting.
Still another blouse coat of accord
ion-plated glace silk has plated
sleeves, which fit snugly into the arms
eye, blouse loosely just below the
elbow, and then are gathered into
narrow cuff Of plain silk, over1aid with
black gulpure. With this comes a
shawl collar of the plain silk, forming
points front, back and over the
shoulder, and heavily appliqued with
black guipure.
The loose, full-plaited jacket with
cape sleeves works out best in soft
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-12

Black taffeta seems to be the ia
vorite foundation for dark wraps, but
its identity is carefully veiled with
chiffon, mousseline, laces and chiffon
appliques. 1t is plated back and front
on shoulders, stole and sleeves. And,
lest of its own account it be not
bunchy enough, it is swathed in ruch-
ings, pinked and plain
A black taffeta Eton, which was
surrounded by an admiring circle of
women at recent opening, was
buried beneath accordion-plaited chif-
fon, ending i'll a double ruching Of
chiffon. A stole effect in point de
Venise was added; and the clasp at
the throat was clever imitation of
Venetian iron in odd green. set in
rhinestones. The three-quarter sleeves
were of silk, overlaid with plated
chiffon, with half sleevessof finest and