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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-11-06
CIV la5ihnD

THE carnival on Friday evening was
a pronounced success in every way,
and the particular Elk who conceived
the happy thought Of suggesting 1t
deserves the thanks of the commun-
ity, which we take the liberty Of here
by rendering. The time, trouble and
expense in preparing for 1T was well
repaid by the results. 1t furnished a
most agreeable break in the monotony
of the town life and will doubtless be an
annual event hereafter, judging from
the universal expression of opinion.
While the immense crowd on, the
streets thoroughly entered into the
spirit Of the event and got all the fun
possible from it. and there was lots Of
good-natured badinage exhibited there
was a very satisfactory absence of row.
dyism and rough play. The police ar
rangements we're admirable, the regu-
lar force being supplemented by the fire
wardens and a number of mounted
officers, and the line ofmarch was kept
open and the crowd handled with cred
liable good nature. The mayors pro-
clamation assured every one that they
could go out without fear Of molesta-
tion and that added many to the
sight-seers. Occasionally some fellow
would get too rough in his actions but
as he found an officer at his elbow
with word of caution he settled
down. The fact is that not one person
in hundred will deliberately try to
be annoying and make trouble and If
he is promptly suppressed that Is the
end of it, Disorder is contagious, and
If one person is given liberty others
viii follow the example. Friday even
ing shows what can be done with
prompt and careful oversight which
should be the rule at all times.
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AMONG the more important officials
whose terms will expire this winter
are Judge G.. D. w. Vroom, of the
Court Of Errors and Appeals; Col.
Samuel d. Dickinson, Secretary OF
State: William Riker, Clerk of the
Supreme Court Charles ]. Baxter.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction;
Theodore Strong, member of the State
Board of Assessors; Henry j. Trick,
member Of the State Board for the
Equalization Taxes George 0. o.
borne, principal Keeper Of the State
Prison Col. Lewis T. Bryant, Com
missioner of Labor; James E. Flem-
ing, State Sewer Inspector; County
Judges Joline, in Camden; Jessup, in
Gloucester Martin, in Ocean, and
Scott, in Passaic; Prosecutors Brown,
in Ocean; Huston, in Sussex; City
District Judge Bergen, of Camden.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-11-06

ALDERMAN MowERY' resolution
Of thanks ard communication Of the
fire department is timely and well
meFited. The recent inspection Of the
department impressed the onlookers
with feeling of pride in it not only
for its personnel being composed Of
our best ctize but also with the
efficiency displayed and the evident
good care taken Of the apparatus, We
do not recall similar action by any
previous board Of aldermen, but it il
a good precedent to establish, and i
very complimentary TO the firemen. 3
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LEGAL : CRIMINAL


Big San Francisco Graft Hunt.
Francis ]. Heney, who convicted
United States Senator Williams and
other land sharks on land frauds in
Oregon, has been retained by the cIti-
zens of san Francisco to fight the city
grafters. For this purpose Rudolph
spreckels has guaranteed 100000, to
be collected among the citizens. The
desperation to which the city was re-
duced by recent acts of lawIessness
was indicated by the fact that more
than 5000 revoIvers had been purchas-
ed by citizens during the week. Presi-
dent Wheeler of the University of Cali
fornia in public address said that
feeling had been wrought to such q
pitch that IL violence should be done
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MoRRIsrowNs as BELTS town hav-
ing a considerable Republican majori-
ty, now has Republican Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen. 1t was particu.
larly hard fight here owing to the pes
Isimlstlc feeling Of SO many Republl.
cans who added to the burdens Of the
leaders BY their continual cr0aking.
However it all came out right IN q {
end with the exception Of one candi-
date who failed to appreciate the prov
lerb The Lord (and the average vot'
er) helps the man who helps himself.
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fee of district attorney. by virtue Of
appointment by Acting Mayor Gal
lagher, and his attitude indicated that
if confirmed In his position he would
take the proposed investigation away
from the grand Jury and submit the
charges to the Bar association
Ruef' is commonly known as the
boss of the city. and he is charged with
being in league with the acting mayor
of the city and supervisor tn prevent
exposure of wholesale corruption.
Judge Graham was appealed TO- but he
refused to recognize either Ruef or
Langdon as district attorney. Attorney
General Webb said that IL necessary he
would appoint Heney deputy in Or
der to get evidence before the grand
jury.
Oil Trust Fined 5000.
A fine Of 5000 and costs was Inn
posed upon the Standard OH company
of Ohio by Judge Banker at Flndlay
This Is the limit for one offense, but
as the law stipuIates that each day
that the Illegal combination is carried
on constitutes separate offense it is
possible for the court to Impose an
aggregate of 100000 in fines. The
defense was allowed forty days In
which to file a bill OF exceptions, and
sentence was suspended sixty days to
give time for a petition IN error. The
case was heard before jury com
posed largely Of farmers. John D.
Rockefeller stands indicted on simi-
lar charge, but his case viii be de-
ferred until the trust case shall be set
tied BY the higher courts.
Oil Trust Beats Ohio.
The claim of the state Of Ohio for
fines against the Manhattan Oil com
pany amounting to $270,00o, which was
brought by Attorney General Ellis at
Columbus, was rejected by the courts,
The corporation admitted that It had
not paid the tax. but contended that Il
was exempt
4 Mayor Johnson In Contempt
/ The Cleveland Electric Railway com
4 pany has petitioned the supreme court
at Washington to restrain Mayor John,
son and other Cleveland officials from
interfering with the operation Of one
Of their lines peRding the decision d
the supreme court on an appeal now
before it. johnson bad contended that
the company's franchise on certain
streets expired ia 1905, while the com
pany held that they ran until 1914
4 subsequently It was said that the
mayor had ordered the police to pre-
went the company from running cars
on these streets.
4 Wins Fight For Eight Hour Law.
Another test Of the federal eight hou
law was won BY the government a
Cincinnati when the jury found thl
sheridan Kirk Contracting compan.
guilty la constructing the Ohio rive
dam at Fernbank. Employment agen
cies said 1t was impossible to get mel
at the wages offered for an eight hon
day
hlooe Guilty Of Perjury.
A verdict 81 perjury was returpe|
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to any of the
reform chiefs
he believed pub
lie indignation
would not stop
short of death
to the pGpe-
traitor. He said
that every time
Heney walked
into the court
room he took
his life In his
hands. Abra-
ham Ruef con-
tinued to lay
claim to the Of
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THE results of the election in this
State show that the independent yot-
er may be counted upon as perma-
nent factor in theapolitical situation;
and while independent, he is also in
telligent and can be depended upon as
a rule to vote for the right men il
given the opportunity, as was the case
Ia this county.
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WHEREAS, Uncle Dan.n VOORHEES,
buckled on the armor last April and
has worked continuously since fol
the success Of the Republican party,
and the success is here; therefore.
Resolved. That he be granted day
off to 20 a-fishing.
Carried nnanimOnSlY.
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SOME people IN the First Ward who
bucked up against Alderman Day can
say with the whale, it's hard III
keep good man down
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NoTlcE oF SALE oF LANps FoR uNPAlD TAxEs

II.
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EnNnahn
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Carrled nnanimously.

CONGRATULATIONS are due AleXan-
der Bennell. For man to win out by
a hundred with the odds he had TO
contend with is something to be proud
of
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Thursday, the 22nd Day OF November

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The capitol grounds have been kept
In first class condition, the ornamental
grotto having been thoroughly over
hauled and made more attractive. In
the botanic gardens many green
houses have been reconstructed. and
repairs have been made in the heading
devices Of the plant houses. while the
Bartholdi statue has been reglazed and
made water tight Repairs and i'm
provements have also been made to
the courthouse ana the building for
the court Of claims In the course Of
the year 100 large and important op-
erations were done and 1900 minor
improvements made. d number far
greater than In any previous year.
CARL SCHOFIELsn
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lntys New Jersey. October 20th, 1906,
WILLIAM II. THOMPSON, Collector
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flooe NuilKy q FeFJNrfs
A verdict Of perjury was returned
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Considerable progress has been made
In the construction of the senate and
house office buildings. Work on the
house structure has advanced well
above the principal floor, leaving about
one story and half to be completed,
while on the senate building much Of
the granite work has been set in the
lsubbasement and a large amount Of
heavy brickwork completed. APPROX
mately 1880 cubic yards Of brick
work have been Installed in the house
building and 1926 In the senate build
ling
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08

fort made 10 upbuild the school or 10
minister to the creature comforts OF Its
members.
I'VE will turn rather TO phllanthropic
and sociological problems" he said I'VE
will see what the members OF this Chris
tian organization can accomplish in bet
tering the spiritual and temporal condi-
tion of our less fortunate brothers"
Young Mr.. Rockefeller's defence of
wealth and his condemnation OF those
who envied the possessors OF automo-
biles and steam yachts, or sighed for the
wherewithal TO satisfy a longing for pate
de-foie gras and champagne, was based
on the life of Gideon. Mr.. Rockefeller
dlssected the life OF the spiritual charac-
ter and drew many lessons of persever-
ance and patience therefrom.
Gideon was called OF God" said the
leader, and he was absolutely obedient
to the call. He did not go out at once tn
convert the nation, but first showed his
courage by breaking up the worship OF
Baal at home He persevered in the face
OF threats and resistance. The result was
the conversation of his father"
At this point there was a general rust
ling among his auditors. Students glanced
apparently at each other. 1t was appar-
ent that each thought young Mr.. Rookie
feler was about to bring home the Illus
tration OF Gideon and something sensa-
tional was expected If the leader had
been approaching "A personal confidence,
he thought better OF il. After moments
silence he offered his advice against dis
content and envy
The mantle OF Gideon, which everyone
thought he was about 10 don for the mo-
ment in confessional, fell TO the ground
Disappointment, dark and deep, settled
over the class.
The meeting of the Rockefeller Bible
class took on all the airs OF a love feast,
both before and after young Mr.. Rookie
felers exhortation. The members had
not met since the spring, and the 143
present spent a half-hour before the ses-
sion, and as great a length OF time after
ward in shaking hands and renewing ac-
quaintance.
In the church parlors Mr.. Rockefeller
also held an informal reception, greeting
the new members of the Sunday school.
He wrung the hand OF Rev. w S. Rich
ardson, who is acting as pastor Of the
church in the absence of the regular pas
tor, and assured him OF his hearty CO.
operation. He said. also, that the class de.
sired 10 assure the clergyman Of its de-
Votion.
Just before adjournment Mr.. Rockefel.
ler declared committee was busy draw
ing up an outline OF the new policy for
the class. This will be ready soon, and
then the members will be able to take
UP the new work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
MEN WHO FAIL
IN ACHIEVING
TRUE SUCCESS

THE Men Who FAIL" was the topic
discussed most forcibly by Rev. c. NJ.
Melden at the Mathewson Street Metho-
dist church last evening.
Success depends upon service in doing
the work God puts into our hands to do"
said the speaker. That life upon which
God pronounces We'll DONE, may be
called really successful
Lincoln as a lawyer and as a presi-
dent was great; but he is mlghtier in the
world today than he ever tried TO be In
his life. for his powerful example exerts
untold influence. To him we turn when
we seek to encourage the oppressed.
THAT success is not in mere wealth nor
length OF days. we have but 10 look at
Thaw. his victim. White, and AT Ad-
ans. Thaw, Graded in the lap of luxury.
pampered until he thought the world ex
listed for him alone, poured money out
like water for his sensual pleasure, and
finally, l suppose we ought TO say, in
emotional insanity killed a human being.
white the murdered man, by his tall
ents had won a place for himself in the
hearts OF lovers of art, yet when this aw-
full revelation came and we can look
into his private life. we see great ulcer,
contaminatin all with whom he came in
touch and now he Is unwept for save
by few OF those immediate friends he
had.
Again. in the case OF All Adams, there
seems 10 be an evidence of Gods divine
Justice For time possessor Of great
wealth secured through rotten and
most devious plottings, squeezing
his victims until he had their
last cent, the curse OF God was on
every dollar of his ill-gotten gains, and
finally bounded and pursued by con-
last cent. the curse OF God was on
killed himself. l believe the spirit of God
was avenging itself
THAT man alone Is a success who uses
his powers for the devotion OF righteous
ness. That devotion TO right is integrity
Our president is a worthy example. There
isn't a man between the oceans who dares
TO accuse Theodore Roosevelt OF anything
but integrity. He is a man who has won
his way to the top by right dealing.
Again, there is the example OF that
man now a candidate for governor Of
the Empire state, man ruthless i'm the
pursuit OF wrongdoing-I don't mean
Hearst
'1f at last, when after the trials and
tribulations OF this life. wounded and
MANNED from the hard knocks and con-
facts OF this world we come before Jesus
and can hear his We'll done enter into
the Joys that know no end. we can feel
that we have attained true success"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
ROCKEFELLER, JR.
URGES THE POOR
TO Be CONTENT

New York. Oct. S-"No man should be
discouraged because other men around
him make brilliant successes through
business and political dishonesty, while
he. himself seems barely able to survive.
He should stick TO his ideals in the face
OF all discouragement."
John d. Rockefeller. Jr.. delivered him
self OF this thought yesterday to his Bible
class in the Fifth Avenue Baptist church.
None OF his auditors seemed to regard the
statement OF the son Of the Standard OIL
magnate as a joke. Young Mr.. Rocke-
feller was very much in earnest.
Just prior 10 the opening OF the regular
exercises OF the class the leader declared
he had decided upon a complete change
In the policy OF the Sunday gathering. In
an address Mr.. Rockefeller declared that
In the coming year there would be no ef-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
FOUGHT FLAMES
WITH TIN PAIL,
SAVED BIC LOSS

The residence OF Rev. Edward Holyoke
at 191 Albert avenue, Edgewood was con-
siderably damaged by fire at 3:45 Sum
day morning; and Mr.. and Mrs. Holyoke
had an exciting experience fighting the
flames until the arrival OF the Edgewood
fre company.
The fire was discovered by Mr.. Hol-
yoke when he was awakened by a crack
ling noise.
He aroused his wife and both went 10
the living rooms down stairs and there
found the parlor ceiling and walls in
flames.
Mr.. Holyoke telephoned TO officer Clar-
ence Budlong. who summoned the fire.
men, and then turned his attention 10
the fire Mrs. Hoyoke assisted by bring
ing I'm large tin pals of water which her
husband used as effectively as possible.
and without doubt their prompt action
prevented a more serious loss.
When the firemen arrived they found
that the flames had worked up through
the partitions; and IL was not until Z
o'clock that the last spark had been ex-
guished.
The damage TO house and furniture will
approximate $1,000; and the cause of the
fire is attributed 10 defective electric light
wires.
Though the fire was a serious one. IL
was kept from spreading into the other
portion OF the double cottage where Mrs
+. F. Doty was very III; and she was
hardly disturbed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
WOUNDS WOMAN
THEN SLOCOMB
ENDS HIS LIFE

Boston. Oct S-Muffled sounds from
room sos i'm the Castle Square hotel at
tracted attention yesterday afternoon and
uron entering the room a woman, who
proved 20 be Mrs. Deborah Hill, a widow
was found with blood pouring from a bull
let wound in her throat, while upon the
floor n short distance away lay the body
OF Harry j Slocomb with bullet
through the brain. The woman was taken
Il the City hospital. where she was re-
ported last night as in a critical condi-
ton.
The couple came 10 the hotel Saturday
night. where they registered as Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry j Stover OF Portland. Me. To
the police authorities Mrs. Hill said that
tho shooting was due TO Slocombs ieal-
ousy. lie had been paying her attention
for some time and yesterday he impor-
tured her 20 mary him She refused and
he drew his revolver and shot her IN the
throat. Then he turned the weapon upon
himself.
slocomb was 81 years Of age and was
we'll known in this city. lie lived with
his wife on Avon street, West Everett.
Mrs, Hill was 40 years Old and lived In
Maiden.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
RIFLE MATCHES ARE
BECOMING MORE POPULAR

That rifle matches In this country are
becoming more popular was demonstra-
ted recently by the number OF marksmen
who participated In the recent tourna
ment at Sea Girt Until this year rifle
shooting in this country promised TO be-
come a lost art outside OF the regular
army service. Not only the regular army
men but military men of all descriptions
and men belonging to clubs not in any
way connected with the service are now
interested in the sport to such an extent
that there are now more rifle and revol-
yer matches than ever before.
The success OF this sport is due almost
entirely 10 the creation by congress or a
national board for the promotion OF rifle
practice. This board. Immediately after
il came into existence, provided a nation
al trophy and other trophies and priz<s
for annual competitions 1t also made
available annually half million dollars
for the equipment OF ranges and shooting
galleries and other purposes connected
with rife practice.
-Four years ago only fifteen teams COM
peted at the annual competition at Sea
Girt This year there were Al entries in
the national team match and next sea
son Il is expected that every state and
territory will be represented
The sport has also become more popu-
lar al the naval and military academies.
At both West Point and Annapolis the
middies and cadets have devoted more
time 10 shooting this year than ever be-
fore.
The same increased interest has been
shown I'm the private and athletic clubs
throughout the country this season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
WHAT A|LS US"
EXPLAINED BY
REV. S|NGSEN

Rev. A. q. Singsen spoke last evening
at Bell street chapel on "A Diagnosis o.
the Social order. or What Ails Us?'
1T is needless for me 10 tell YOU he
faid. that the laboTing man VINO Is
building a home for himself is the eNcep-
tion. At the same time some men are
becoming enormously rich, so rich as 70
cause serious discomfort There seems 10
lie injustice when the man VINO Wvfhs
money for his work. The question Is
not whether the wage-earner is getting
more than he was ten years ago, Dut
whether he is getting all he Is entitled
I'm spite of the advantages Of the
present day the average workingman
lpends all OF his time and strength IN
earning a living. and "a comparatively
lare living at that. IL ought TO be get
ting easier year by year to i've out IL
iin't
The trouble is that society Is so found
ca that selfshness brings the best pccu.
mary results, and one man Is regarded
as the legitimate prey OF another man. ~
YOU are going 10 get rich YOU must DO
GO by leNying tribute on other people
labor. Those who have become wealthy
lave become so at the expense or many
Ieope
I'VE IRE simply being exploited by
great master minds, as a result or our
social system. Whenever the few have
rreyed upon the many the many have
had 10 combine TO protect themselves.
Are great minds 20 be allowed more con-
sideration than is great strength when
they are used TO prey on weaker minds
IN the gladatorlal contest OF nnance
which consists Of transferring the wealth
from the pockets Of the many to the
pockets OF the few? Society must ind
rome remedy 10 prevent so much wealth
from going 10 those who don't need it,"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
NOT STANDING PAT.

There may be no interest on the part
OF the voters In the tariff question this
year but ~ is noted that the Republican
In close districts show no in
20 irritate 'em by standing pat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
RAIL GAVE WAY,
SAVED HIS LIFE
Hugh p Reynolds Aged Had Miraculous Escape From Instant
Death in Elevator Accident at Butler Exchange, Turned
Complete Somersau Into the Car and Sustained Only Cut
Lip and the Loss of Four Teeth

Rhode Island hospital. where the sur
geons found no indications OF fractured
skull
The boys mother is employed by Hans
Schneider, and was cleaning the rooms or
the musician in the sixth floor OF the
building. when the lad was on the moor
below, leaning over on the railing about
the freight elevator well.
He was looking downward, and the nrst
intimation he had Of danger was when the
floor of the elevator pressed down upon
the back OF his head. forcing him down
against the rail With the crashing OF
the railing, the boy was thrown over the
guard rail directly into the car. landing
at the feet OF Mr.. Harry Page. who stop
ped the car as soon as he heard the noise
made by the rending OF the rail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08
Mr.. MACNAIRS'

SCHOOL FOR DANCING
1fl Westminster st. reopsns oct. g.
Wed. evening class six lessons a.
Ladies' Wed. and Thurs. afternoons at
2:45. Also children sat at and T. 25
cents each lesson. Circulars at Florist
322 Weybosset st. Phone 904 Union
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-08

Hugh p. Reynolds. aged Q, son OF Mrs.
catherine Reynolds, OF s7b Richmond
btreet, had an extremely narrow escape
from death In the Butler exchange last
syening. when his head was caught by
lhe flooring OF a descending freight ele-
gator as he leaned over the protecting
tall
Just as he was thrown over the wooden
railing gave way. and the boy described
i a somersault and landed on the floor OF
The elevator.
Only the breaking OF the rail saved
bis life; and he escaped with split and
acerated lower lip. and the loss OF four
front teeth.
DR. j. Edmond Brown OF 500 Broad
ttreet directed that he be removed 10 the