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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-28
The Century Club.

The Century Club win give another
OF their pleasant dancing parties at
the armory tonight. The hall has been
Hastily decorated with Gags, and pre-
sents a fine appearance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-28
X-RAYS

Brite and fare-not enough to hurt.
Isn't it nice to have some one else
indicted.
Let us be thankful. The X-Ray man
has not yet been accused of any land
fraud.
Roseburg is taking steps to secure
public ownership Of water and lighting
plants.
Now the Oregon National Guard is
filling the papers with its pleas for
charitable consideration.
If the new ten-ya-rd rule is adopted
for football we are sure to see the real
thing in the way of fatalities.
o. p. Coshow and Dexter Rice have
formed a law partnership, and viii
make a strong team of Blaekstoneites
See, here, is os West trying to get
Marion county grand jury at work. W.
didn't think that of a nice, clever young
politician like os.
An Iowa statistiean figures that tn
beef trust has robbed the farmer o
only s1s, OOO,O 900 the past year. The!
SHOULD return thanks.
The fifteenth anniversary number o
The Journal ON New Years-the liner
or china wedding event-you can &c
into it with a nice ad, at very moderate
rates.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-28

soil and relieving the congestion in
cities.
The plan as applied to factory emr
ployes is worth careful thought.
THE SENTRY.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
JOHN r. NEsBITT.

John r. Nesbitt was found dead IN
the top story Of his grist mill at Ral-
ston, about six O'Clock last night. He
had been attending to business at the
mill every day and yesterday afternoon
went there as usual, apparently in his
usual health. 1t is supposed that he
went up stairs very soon after one
O'Clock and died from heart trouble,
from which he had previously suffered.
He would have been eighty-six years
old to-day. -Four daughters and three
sons survive him, Mrs. T. w. Phoenix,
Mrs. E. j. Rood, Mrs. A. G. Phillips
and Mrs. Ketchum and John, Thomas
and Samuel Nesbitt.
Funeral services win be held ON Fri
day, at ii a. nj, at his late residence,
now occupied by A. G. Phillips.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
EDWARD 6. HARRIS.

Edward 9. Harris, who has been
prominent resident Of Chatham fol
thirty years. died Saturday night al
the home Of his daughter, Mrs, Fred
erick H. Lum. He was born =
Florida, Orange County, n. X, On
July II, 1922, and for many years was
school teacher. He was superin-
tendent Of schools for Rocklan q
County, N. Y, and came to New Jer-
sey in the further practice Of the pro-
fession, For about twenty-five years
he had been a piano manufactured
He is survived by his daughter, who is
the wife OF f. H. Lum, Of the law
firm Of Guild & Lum, Of Newark.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
TRAIN SERVICE COMMENCED.


The Morristown n ERIE Railroad In
stalls Passenger Train service.
The train service on the Morristown
y Erie r. r. between Morristown and
Essex Fells and New York went into
effect on Monday The first train to
run through left Morristown at eight
O'Clock. An Erie combination car
with seats for fofty-two persons was
used for the trip and will be continued
ia use until the Whippany car is
overhauied and repainted, Conduc-
tor Ira Meslar appeared iii a new suit
and cap of blue with the railroad
name on cap and lapel In gold letters.
President r. w. McEwan and r. B.
McEwan went through on the train.
Auditor Pettit sold the first ticket ID
the new station and then went on the
train to Whippany.
Passengers got aboard at all stations
and sixteen were transferred to the
Erie train at Essex Fells. The sched-
|ule was maintained In fact the train
beat the schedule. The return trip to
Morristown was also made on time.
The members OF the crew were con-
ductor, Ira Meslar; brakemen. Thomas
Peer and George Youngs; engineer,
John G. Deremer and fireman, George
A. Burnet.
Charles Douglas an old employee oi
the Erie at one time superintendent
Of the road, has on his own request,
been released from his former position
Ito take charge Of the Morristown
station Of the M. 3 p,
The Erie is relaying the entire
Caldwell branch with heavy rails.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
OBITUARY.


James A. Cramer, one Of the Oldest
citizens of Morristown, died at his
home on Western ave, last Tuesday,
after a lingering Illness, ia his
eightieth year. Mr.. Cramer was born
near Mendham, and came to Morris
town in early life and except for brief
intervals has lived here since. He
was carpenter by trade, but being
an expert mechanic, could set up an
engine or machinery, and his services
were in frequent demand along these
lines. He was well posted ia regard
to the earlier history of the town anc
could settle many controverted mat
ters. He is survived by his widow and
one daughter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

A big district meeting and grand
entertainment will be given ait Ly-
ceum Hail. Morristown, on Wednes-
day evening, November 30, 1904, at
eight O'Clock. Past Supreme Regent
W. Holt Apgar will deliver Royal
Arcanum address A splendid pro
gram Of vocal and instrumental music
humorous sketches, monologues, etc,
will be given to enliven the occasion.
THE entertainment will be under the
direct supervision Of Grand Regent
James N. Washburne. The following
Councils have been invited to partici-
pate Morris, No. SAL Summit, No,
l042 Loantaka, No 9sS Rockaway,
No. IS49 Pegnannock, No. 1860: Nc
Clellan, No 1747 Mountain Ridge,
No lOl4; North Jersey, No. 1881.
Members Of other councils finding Ii
possible to be in attendance are re,
specsfully and cordially invited to be
at Morfistown on the above date.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

In this season Of freezing nights the
animals which are dependent upon us
for their comforts should be properly
sheltered from the weather. Incredi-
BILE as it may seem there are a few peo-
Pile who think that this consideration
is unnecessary and their animals suff-
er accordingly. The fact that very
few farmers are SO Indifferent to their
faithful beasts, and that the law for
bids their being left unsheltered from
the weather would seem to prove that
it Is a cruel thing to do. 1t is sense
less to compare our domesticated ami
mails to the wild creatures that live
the rough life Of the wilderness. Man
has for SO long provided for the farm
animals that they have lost THEN
toughness and ability to live indie.
pendent Of mans care without much
suffering. The man who leaves his
beasts out In the cold at night is a
person to be made acquainted Will
the law.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22


The Morris County Teachers Asso-
citation met in the chapel of the Maple
ave. school on Saturday In the morning
Superintendent Swingle, Of Orange,
spoke on waste of time in present
methods Of school work. The address
was followed by discussion in which
a number Of county teachers partici-
pated. Mr.. Swingle referred to
teachers keeping late hours and other
wise dissipating SO that they were not
physically in shape to meet their
classes
At the afternoon session Professor
Robert w. Rogers Of Drew Seminary,
delivered his very interesting lecture
on The Bible and the Buried Cities. =
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

GOVERN 4.-nur
IN GOOD HEALTH

fs,vs,.,,,,,.A rr1s.,,f st,>,xas satd ~ t4ta
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nsalth g H. ,t 's ct,ras I.s ,sas s
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na;an 2 IS
Assctata nsgatto,, ronortov callod
N ~ a a Norton tl,e nhvsician q
fnvarnor.elect. sstolras q, rafprance y
thasa ranrasertations ana ~ nro.
no,,nced Senator stokes, nhvsical con.
dition as t,ba host
~ norton aid
ssThe statements that have an.
nearefi II fbe naner u IRON, t.irna IA f,i.ne
- t,,,a offect that senator StoIxes i II,
] uaa,g conaifion ,,,,vs;callv arc ant
y craata ~ arro,,an,,s in,nressior
J 4 ay,o,,o M tl,e naorla of tl,a state Fram
J ,,,vs;e;s,,is no;,t ef view nothino
cn,,la II IL f,,rt,,a, fror, the tr,,th than
those statements have attended
senator stokes professionally for sis
s. 4 @ sevan Years Ana / have no hesita.
t;o,, /, nrono,,no;no b;s nl,vsical con.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

deposited in some ones lap, do not
join in the laugh that will follow. Re
member you Will have troubles Of your
own when the guests depart and you
are left alone with your wife to face
the music.
Don't glare at your wife and create
a scene If the turkey is cast iron and
puncture proof In that case it may
be cooked over the next day and you
will save on the butchers bill.
Last, but not least, don't take 1t out
Df the children If you happen to break
a five dollar meat platter In carving q
two dollar turkey. 1t Is the dogs
fault, OF course, and he should be kick
ed all over the dining room.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
Lovers or Music should Attend.

The Mozart Society Of Morristown
will give it's firstconcert Monday even
ing, December 5th, in the Lyceum.
This society was organized for the
purpose OF giving opportunity to those
who SO desired to sing bright Choruses,
Cantatas and Opera. The members
are prominent in the different choirs
of the city, and although it is still an
infant, the singing is worthy Of much
praise.
The director of the Mozart Society
is Mrs. Charlotte Maude Miller, of
New York City, a soprano singer and
musician of much experience. Mrs.
Miller has held positions in many Of
the leading New York and Brooklyn
churches, directed Opera and Choral
societies and has composed several
songs which have found favor.
The Society has been able to secure
to assist In this concert, Herr August
Ruwe, of Osuabruck, Germany, tenor,
and w. Paulding De Nike, of Brook
lyn, violoncellist.
The press says Of Herr Ruwe:
a He possesses a tenor voice Of rich
and bell-like quality seldom heard
Mr.. De Nike, is recognized as a
most talented and popular performer.
His remarkable tone quality and artis-
tic execution have won for him an en-
viable distinction as soloist. =
Lovers Of good music In supporting
this initial offort Of the Mozart Society
will also assist them in placing a
piano In the home for the nurses Of
the Hospital, as part Of the proceeds
Of this concert are to be DEVOTED to
this c0mmendable purpose.
Reserved seat tickets may be secur-
ed at Smiths drug store on and after
Thursday, December fifth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
POINTS FOR
CARVERS
Things You Should Remember
When Serving and Carv-
ing the Turkey.
KEEP II UPON THE TABLE

Always count noses just before you
carve the turkey. and don 4 forget to
include your own prospects.
II you invite your relatives to dine
with you On THANKSGIVING 1t is wise
to help them to turkey first. They
have probably skipped one or two
meals to be IN shape for the feast ard
are hungry enough to start riot.
Don't invite your mother-in-law to d
Thanksgiving dinner and carvs the tar
key In such way that It WIZ fly off
the platter and strike her In the face.
A Wisconsin man tried that trick last
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
MOODY Will REMAIN.
Announcement Sets at Rest Gossip
About Attorney 0eneraIship.

Announcement sets 1T Rest Gossip
About Attorney GeneraIship.
Washington, Nov. %. 1T is announced
at the White House that Attorney
General Moody has decided to remain
N President RoosereIt's S cabinet.
Before his transfer from the navy de-
partment to the department Of Justice
Mr. Moody himself authorized the
statement that ut the end Of the prcs-
ent admins tration he would retire
from the cabinet to pract'ce law In
Boston. IT was said iii this connection
that Mr.. Ma9av had formed a law
partnerslsn thst MS couaenial and
advantageous III III ~erDpets. This was
given as his only reason for retiring
from public life 1t has been known
for some time that the Office Of attor-
ney general Of the United States was
entirely to Mr. Moody's liking. and as
it was known also that President
Roosevelt desired that Mr. Moody
should continue in the cabinet the an
nouncement was not unexpected.
1ne Qecl6l0n OF ATTORNEY Geherdi
Moody makes It reasonably certain
that the heads Of six of the great exec
utive departments Of the government
have been determined upon by the
president for the next administration.
Mr. Hay viii continue at the head OF
the state department, Mr.. Taft at the
head Of the war department Mr.. Met
calf at the head OF N.e department Of
commerce and labor, Mr.. Wilson at the
head of the agricultural department,
and National Chairman George b. Cor
telyou will be postmaster general after
March 4. It is expected that Mr. Shaw
will continue rs secretary of the treas
ury and Mr. Morton as secretary Of the
navy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
BoOKIsH CARNIVAL.
TO be Given In James Hall wednes-
day December 4.

10 be Given In James Hall wednes-
day December Z.
The members ofthe Women's Auxili-
airy Of the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation, OF Madison, are bending
forth their best efforts to make the
approaching Literary Carnival to be
given on Wednesday December 7, in
the James Building their best attempt.
Those who attended the Alphabetical
Bazaar last season were offered rare
treat, and it is safe to say that this
one will equal and in many respects
excel their previous affairs.
Sixteen tables have been provided,
representing as many books, with
another one to be announced at a
later date. The books represented
are as follows
MANY Inventions" Mrs. James H. !.
McGraW: Little Women, Mrs. j. A.
Whitaker; 1.-THE Garden Behind the
Moon, " Miss M. Il. Burnett; "Romany
Rye, Mrs. /. w. Williams; Through
the Looking Glass, Mrs. j. J. G..
Humbert; 'sVanity Fair, Mrs. II. B.
Green; Home Economics, Mrs. Chas.
Neis; "The Squirrel Inn, Mrs. Chas,
M. Decker; Elizabeth and Her Ger
man Garden, Mrs. Lincoln Pierson;
"Santa Claus Workshop Mrs. M NJ.
Buttenheim; white Aprons,n Mrs.
Fred Miller; lover the TeacupS,p Mrs.
10. G.. Davis; "Snow Bound" Miss
Edith Nj. Reynolds; A Terrible Temp
tation, Miss M. X. Paulmier; THE
Pit, Miss Zaidee W. Cook; "The
Tabard Inn Library, Mrs. James A.
Webb, Jr.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

Ffrernen ana Soldiers Cannot Escape.
Constitution Forbids special Laws;
INSISTS on Equal Tax.

Ffreanen and Soldiers Cannot Escape.
| Constitution Forbids special Laws;
insists on Equal TAX.
The decision 81 the supreme court
| of last November declaring unconsti-
ltutional the act Of the legislature ex-
tempting volunteer tiremen and sol
diefs from taxation to the extent Of
| $500 was affirmed Monday afternoon
/ III an opinion handed down by the
court Of errors and appeals.
| The opinion. was by the court, and
STATED that the judgement Of the sur
preme court was affirmed for the rea-
Ison given by Justice Garrison in his
lopinion rendered when the case was
decided by the lower court. The jus.
tices decided to affirm BY vote Of {
to /.
4 The case was that of Edward Tip
pet, volunteer iremen Of the Dor.
ough OF Rockaway, Morris county.
against John G. McGrath, tax collec'
| tor of the borough.
Holding the law to be unconstitu-
Itional, Collector McGrath endeayored
| to collect the full amount Of taxes
assessed against Tippet. The matter
was uaken into the courts to test the
constitutionality of the exemption act
and last; November the supreme court
,soa,,aSsa t,se a,,t ,,.soo,>.t;t,,tionol ~,
uoe'uou oi,o "oo = : 80.
une gronnd Uhat 6ne legislature couiu
not exempt one class OF citizens and
not another.
Mars~st,s s,,,,,,,;t.aa tta+ +,,ora was
60 auoniioseu ouao 80 4 :" 4
no error IN the ludgemehb ol Viie su'
preme court, and it should stand.
| One Of the main arguments to prove
that ~ lnr;s,at,a ,ras snocial III !
o'ieo o1o 10y lsiao.on 90 opeo. :, .''
because lb was leit en0ireiy 20 uhe als-
cretion of the municipal authorities
whether thev viii have 4 Are denart.
',S ~ III ss ,., a,sn s,,.l1 ,,a1a,,o
1iieliU n iiVU' ~" hauy 'iaai oeloos
70 lt, ana VINO they snail pe.
| 1t was held that the law only gives
the few the advantages Of the ex.
| W 4. ~
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
MORRIS COUNTY COURTS.

On Saturday Judge Mills suspended
sentence in the case Of Nathaniel
DickersoD, convicted of neglect Of his
child.
Salvatore Montone was fined S75 and
costs for the Illegal selling Of liquor.
On Monday Max Goldstein, Of But
ler, was convicted on two charges Of
indecent exposure.
The trial Of A. p. Conway for steal
ing electricity from the United Elec-
trio 90. is on to-day.
Judge Mills last Friday sentened
Eugene Kelly to the Railway reforma-
tory. His counsel, w. w. Cutler
made plea for Kelley and presented
a petition, asking that he be sent to
the reformatory.
Counsel for Harris Domb asked that
sentence be deferred until they could
have the opportunity to examine the
testimony. Judge Mills postponed
sentence until Monday, November rs.
Isaac Harris, of Dover, was fined $500
for illegal selling.
In the case of George Youngs, who
plead non yult to a charge Of assault
and battery on Robert VanDyke, sem
tence was suspended. 0. X Day APP
peared in his behalf.
The three Dover boys charged with
larcency were let go under suspension
of sentence.
Nathaniel Dickerson, of Dover, was
convicted of neglect of his child.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
ThanksqivIng Services.

The Union Thanksgiving services
viii be held in the First Presbyterian
church at 1890 a. m. Rev. Oliver G.
Horsman will preach.
Thanksgiving services will be held
In st. Peters church at 1890 a. hi.
sermon BY the rector, Rev. Philemon
F. Sturges,
Church Of the Redeemer morning
prayer and sermon at Ii a. m.
Services at the Church Of the AS,
sumption at s so and S.30 a. M. and al
St. Margarets at 100 a. M.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
SCHOOL GxmllnstIcs.

A short time since Stacy B. Betzler
lectured before the teachers OF tile
public school on the subject Habit
ual Pastures OF School Children and
their Evil Effects" the teachers were
SO impressed with the theories adj
vanced by Mr., Betzler that they have
organized class for the study OF
school gymnastics theory and prac.
|tice, and engaged him for a teacher at
their own expense.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22
DEMAND
PARLI LAMENT f
ZemstvoS Take a Step Which
Causes Great Excitement
at Russian Capital.
MOVE FOR LIBERAL MONARCHY


St Petersburg, Nov. % Supplement-.
ing their work Of last Saturday, which
had the effect Of bursting bomb ID
the camp Of reactionaries, the repre-
sentatives Of zemstvos have BIZ vote
of 1876 to strengthened their memo
rial on reforms into practical recon-
mendation for parliament. the lam
guage being changed to specific dec
laration In favor Of an elective body,
not merely to participate in legislation.
but to make the conntry's laws. The
declaration BY delegates was in this
form.
In order to secure the proper de-
velopment of the life Of the state and
the people 1t Is imperatlvely necessary
that there be regular participation OF
national representatives, sitting as an
especially elected body, to make laws.
regulate the revenue and expenditure
and control the legality OF the actions
Of the administration
The delegates also adopted q decIaras
tion in favor Of general amnesty for
political prisoners and exiles.
The complete programme asserting
the necessity Of the participation by the
people in the government was signed
BY 102 zeinstvo presidents, including
thirty presidents Of provincial zeinstYo
committees out Of thirfy-two who at
tended the meeting
Movement Has Great Strength
This document, setting forth the nee
essity Of reform, is all tie more impress
sive because tile zemstvo presidents
who signed 1t, while elected by zemstvo
organizations, are confirmed BY the goYs
ernment The signatories also include
five marshals OF the nobility. the eIec.
ton to which Offices are also confirm
ed by the government
The interest in the meeting Is intense.
The war and ail other questions are
temporarily forgotten Nothing else is
talked Of Liberals from all parts Of
the empire are hocking hither, incIud-
ing many from Poland and Finland.
The hotel Hobbies are crowded, almost
resembling convention times in Ameri'
can cities. The permission granted by
Minister Sviatopolk- Aiirsky was for an
assembly. Of BOO
The friends of the participants dis
play complete confidence in the protee
ton afforded BY the minister and hia
most otltspoken sentiments The situa
tion altogether ID unparalleled Nothing
approaching snch q gathering has ever
before been permitted In Russia.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

The court Of errors and appeals rem
dered an opinion Tuesday sustaining
Its previous decision, which reversed
the supreme court, in the suit brought
| by Andrew Albrightto enjoin the con-
demnation for public use OF the fishing
rights in Swartswood Lake, Sussex
County. The Supreme Court declared
TO be constitutional the act Of 1902
providing for the appointment Of lake
park commissions, with power to con-
cemn for park purposes the fishing
rights in lakes containing more than
two hundred acres.
In its first decision the Court Of
Errors held the act unconstitutional
lon the ground that it would be inn
possible to assess the value of this
right to fish either to the owner of a
lake or the public at large. Tie
second opinion, was on reargument
Of the case, and is even more sweep
ling, declaring that the State has NOT
even the power to exercise its right Of
|eminent domain for The purposes con
templaUed by the act. This leads to
the setting aside Of the act in its en-
tirety, and Is regarded as complete
victory for the individuals and clubs
owning private lakes. There are
many such lakes in the northern
I,,f,s,t4fi<,c ~ ff,c c3<.t,< .xz<l1 ~ -. L. M
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wear, and the
old lady caught
the turkey and
took 1t home
and devoured it.
re the bird
Is particularly
tough and you
have difficulty
in carving 1t,
don't get angry
II some one
yells, Take an
axI'' Mark that
person and see
that the least
desirable por-
tions of the
fowl go on his
plate.
Don't heave a
sigh Of relief
and think the
worst is over
when you have
at last helped
every body to
f14rlyax vn,r,li
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

The board Of aldermen sits to-day to
hear complaint about the assessment
for the current year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Some of the small boys of Augusta
have amused themselves during the
past day or two by placing paper caps
unon the rails of the electric cars, and
enjoying the surprise of the passen-
gers at the resulting explosions. The
pastine is 4 dangerous one-and so
many runaways have resulted from it
in other places. that in most New Eng
land cities the authorities have taken
vigorous measures to suppress it. 1t is
bad enough to anticipate the glorious
Fourth; but to do so in way so dan
%erouS to the public safety is n matter
That should not be tolerated.