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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
SUICIDE FEARED INSANITY
Doctor in Dread Of HomiCldaI
Mania, Killed Himself.
Physician, Told That He Was Going
Mad, Took Poison--Left Letters
to Wife and Children.

Utica, NJ X The details OF the
suicide in Malone a few days ago Of
Dr. Stacy Dwight Williamson, lead
ing physician of that community, re-
veal that, prompted by expert medi-
cal opinion that he was rapidly de-
veloping homicidal insanity and that
in an unguarded moment he might
attack his two small children or his
beautiful young wife, the doctor
made his will, dressed himself for
the grave and swallowed a quantity
of morphine, which caused his death
DR.. Williamson had a very lucra-
tive practice, was leader in golf and
automobile circles in Malone and
with his wife moved in exclusive So
cial circles. He was of jovial dispo-
sition until year ago, when he was
seized with fit of melancholy and
confided to his wife that his mother
and another relative had died of hom-
icidal insanity and expressed the fear
that he, too, would meet such q fate
Last summer he appeared to shake
off his melancholy spell, golf, auto
ing and outdoor sports and a tour Of
camp service with National Guard
company accomplishing great deal
toward this end.
This winter, however, he devel-
oped another moody spell. and two
weeks ago informed his wife that he
was going to consult two of the ply
sicians at the Ogdensburg State Hos
pital with a view to ascertaining
whether or not he was doomed to in
sanity Leaving his practice in the
care of another Malone physician Dr.
Williamson took morning train over
to Ogdensburg, and in the evening
he returned with message that
shattered hope in his household His
medical friends at the Ogdensburg
State Hospital had informed him af-
ter a careful examination that his
worst fears would eventually be real
lied and that he was liable to become
violently insane without a moments
warning
Dr. Williamson's mind was quickly
made up as to his course of proceed
ure. One morning several days later
he arose in apparently better spirits
than usual. summoned his coachman
and made calls on such of his patients
as needed his immediate attention
Then he drove home, wrote letters to
his wife and each of his children,
telling them he was doomed to insan-
ity and preferred death to existence
in madhouse, also mentioning their
peril as long as he remained unre-
strained.
Dr. Williamson then went to his
sleeping apartments, took bath,
shaved himself, attired himself in his
best clothing, swallowed dose of
morphine and lay on bed. His wife
| found him there few moments af-
terward, and despite his assurance
that he was not i'll she summoned
three physicians. They came prompt
| iy, but DR.. Williamson informed them
that their services were useless, that
he had taken poison and would be
dead in half an hour. Then he kissed
his wife and children goodbye. as
surfing them he had done the proper
thing, lapsed into Inconsistencies
and died in just half an hour, as he
had said he would.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
NEW JERSEY STATE NEWS
Fire Drives Out Family.

With gale blowing about the
house, the family Of William de Lar
Anderson, a New York broker, was
driven out of the Anderson home on
the Wadehung Mountain by fire. In
their night clothing the members Of
the family sought shelter in neigh
boris house and looked on helpless
while their house burned down. The
loss is placed at $4,000, of which
$4,000 is on the building. A back
draft in the furnace is supposed to
have started the blaze. Mrs. Ander-
son had planned to visit her mother,
Mrs. Robert ELEPHANT, of New York,
and had packed a trunk full of cloth
ing. This was saved by a servant,
but Mr.. Anderson lost all his clothes
and came to town in suit borrowed
from his coachman. He wore a blan-
ket in place Of an overcoat A roll of
bills amounting to $500. which was
in a bureau drawer and which could
not be reached, was burned
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
AN INJURIOUS HABIT.

The habit of sitting with one leg
swung over the knee of the other
is very often the cause of headaches.
cold feet, yaricose veins, ulcers and
other disorders resulting from arrest
ed circulation of the blood. Under
the knee, where the pressure of such
a position is the greatest, there are
many large veins, arteries and nerves
and the pressure crowds all these to-
gether, fiattening and closing them,
and thus interfering seriously with
the work they are intended to do.
This habit is common to both men
and women, and, once formed, is
very hard to break, but the evil
effects of its Indulgence are SO many
and SO serious that we should not
surrender to the temporary comfort
of the position. The use of foot
stool would help to overcome the in
clination-The Commoner.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
no CLEAN WHITE THINGS.

White doeskin gloves last we'll AMI
wash almost unendingly, but their
success lies in the secret of careful
washing. The gloves should be put
IN warm water, not too warm, and
gently rubbed with soap; take each
glove singly and soap it into a ball
in the palm of the hand. When the
rinsing is well accomplished soap
them again and then, without being
rinsed, squeeze them until all the
water has run out. Straighten the
gloves, don't pull them, and hang
to dry where there is a current of
air; do not put them near fire.
The drying takes rather long time
and at first the gloves look spoiled
But they are real success when
once dry and they must be briskly
rubbed together to get rid Of the
stiffness; then they are ready to wear
and "as good as new. "-Pittsburg
Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

Mullica Hill. Clayton. Woodbury.
and Pleasantville will have new pub
lie schools, at combined cost OF
nearly 100000.
Suffering from appendicitis, VIII.
bur Roselle, Of Clayton, was taken to
a Philadelphia hospital. H- lost his
father only a few weeks ago and mis-
wife was seriously i'll at home
William Stevens, a negro, who re.
Gently shot William Harrison, also q
negro, at Woodbury., and then es.
capped, has surrendered himself tc
Sheriff Wilson
The price of eggs mas dropped from
forty to twenty-four cents at Bridge.
port.
Joseph Higgins, OF Stanton, caught
forty-seven suckers in a little while
during sudden rise in the Raritan
River.
Frank Henderson, Of Maple Shade.
has rose bush in his yard that Is
putting forth new leaves as the re-
suit Of the spring-like weather.
Harry Wilson, benedict, Of Wood,
bury, gave lunch to the members
Of the Donkey Club at his home, to
carry out compact to entertain his
associates upon his marriage. Most
Of the members are now tied.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
New Sahhatarian Society

With the object of bringing about
a stricter observance of the Sabbath,
prominent clergymen and church
workers from all parts of the State
met in the State Street M e. Church
at Trenton and organized the New
Jersey State Sabbath Association.
Rev. Samuel d. P. Rice, of Camden,
was chosen president, and Rev. S. H.
Ham, of Camden, recording secre-
tary. The treasurer is to be elected
by the above officers and one vice.
president from each county. A reso-
luton was introduced by Joseph Ha-
ven, Of Camden, providing that no
pastor in the State shall receive a
clergyman who travels in any convey
ance on Sunday. The resolution
caused considerable discussion, and
was finally turned down because it
was thought that the carrying out of
its provisions would cause too much
Inconvenience.
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Mad n 4 esI=

Mushrooms with Bacon.-Fry one
.alf dozen slices nice English bacon
in the usual way. Just before it is
done add mushrooms and fry slowly.
Serve hot as possible on small
squares of toast.
Chicken JelIy.-Cut up chicken
and put into quart of cold water.
Let it simmer until reduced little
less than pint Remove from the
fire and strain as for jelly. Season
with a little salt Chop the breast
meat into small pieces and mix with
liquor, then pour the whole into a
mould and set away to cool.
CornmeaI Gems.-One-half cup
cornmeal, one cup flour, three tea
spoons baking powder, one table
spoon sugar, one tablespoon melted
butter, one-half teaspoon salt, three
quarters cup of milk and one egg.
Mix and sift dry ingredients, add
milk gradually, then egg we'll beaten
and melted butter. Bake in hot
oven in buttered gem pans twenty
fivc minutes.
light Graham Bread-Two-thirds
quart of white flour, one-third quart
of graham -four, one-third teaspoon
full of sugar, one-haif tablespoonful
shortening. little salt, one-fourth
yeast cake dissolved in a little cold
water; warm water or water and
milk to make dough stiff enough to
knead; let rise over night; in the
morning add pinch of soda, knead
down the dough; let it rise in the
tins; bake three-quarters of an hour.
This makes two loaves.
Chutney Sauce. Twelve green
sour peppers, six green tomatoes.
four small onions, one cup of raisins,
one quart Of vinegar, two tablespoons
of mustard seed, two of salt, one of
powdered sugar, two cups of brown
sugar. Remove the seeds from raisins
and peppers, then add the tomatoes
and onions and chop all fine. Put
vinegar, sugar and spices on to boil,
add the chopped mixture, and sim
mer one hour. Then add apples,
pared and cored, and cook slowly
until soft.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
FIVE SHOT TO DEATH.
Wealthy Man and Four Women Vic
Tins in Quiet English Village.

London The little Buckingham
village Of Fawley was shocked by the
discovery of a quintuple murder. The
scene of the tragedy was the resi-
dence of r. Fl. Holmes, who was
known to be wealthy.
A gardener who was working out
side the house alarmed at its unusual
quietness SO late in the morning en-
tered and found successfully the bod
les OF two women servants, Mrs.
Holmes ana her daughter, all lying in
bed in different rooms Each had
been shot in the heac.
Later the body OF Holmes was
found in a nearby wood. He, too.
had been shot in the head. The 20
lice so far are unable to decide
whether he killed the women and
then committed suicide. or whether
all Eve were shot by some person I'M
known.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
THE FRUTTERER's PROPOSAL

THE FRUITERER'S PROPOSAL
On Monday the chap started on his vacar
ton,
On Tuesday he'd started summer firta.
ton;
On Wednesday he told her in tones rather
fond
"Miss links, 1 shah call you my straw
berry blonde"
On Thursday, grown holder, he laughed,
You're a peach
(She answered, "The kind, sir, that's Just
out Of reach. y
On Friday. not daunted, but still quite as
merry,
He begged, MAY kiss you? You've lips
like a cherry"
Then Saturday came, and instead Of good
He cried, Lets elope, dear apple of my
But thus she responded, "rn ne'er wed a
prlg,
Nor any young man that not worth fig.
Your fruits may be good, but you're not, !"
quoth the maid.
Sand I've no use for lemons save in
lemonade"
Walter Pulitzer. in Judge.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

Mrs. George E. Mcclellan. mother
OF the Mayor of New York City, is a
great favorite at Nice, Italy.
Many messages Of sympathy were
sent to Queen Amelie Of Portugal
from all the capitals Of Europe.
More than 5000 women are en-
ployed in the Russian Secret Service.
Some draw salary of $4,000 year.
Lady Rosemary Cairns is declared
to be the handsomest girl in London's
younger set. She Is but eighteen
years old and is the only daughter of
Arthur William. the second Earl o.
Cairns. who died in 1890.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Ricamist Semi to Prison.

Pleading guilty to bigamy John
Gillespie was sentenced to one year
in the State Prison by Judge Horner
at Mount Holly. Gillespie and Miss
Elizabeth Dietrich, of Riverside, went
to the Office of Justice Stevenson, at
Beverly, at midnight on October IL
last, and routing him out of bed,
were married. News of the marriage
reached Bethlehem, Pa, where Gill
lespie's first wife lived The first
wife was Lillian Bishop, of Mount
Holly, who wed Gillespie in 1888.
The two women met and compared
notes, and the criminal charge was
preferred.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

in any way that may be liked Again
the plain front affords exceptional op,
portunity for embroidery and can 3e
elaborated in variety of ways.
The waist is made with the fitted
lining, which can be used or omitted
as liked, the centre front. the tucked
side fronts and the backs. The chem.
isette portion is applied over the
plain front and if liked the material
beneath can be cut away A collar
finishes the neck and there are regu-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
The Prettiest Dresses.

The prettiest afternoon and even.
ing dresses seen this season are those
of mousseline, trimmed with cloth.
Banded at the bottom and trimmed
lightly at the corsage, the effect is
the best, and it should be dyed to
match the others. Such gown is
not perishable, and may be worn by
women of almost any age. In black
it is wonderfully striking.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
The Finishing Touch.

While the organ-grinder ate the
thickly buttered slice of bread on the
back porch, the summer resident who
had provided the repast amused her
self by trying to turn the crank Of
the organ steadily.
ut must be quite dificult to turn
the crank in such excellent time as
you do, she said at last.
mo hard. il you no hava da
monk. replied the organ-grinder,
with a melancholy smile. "Turna da
crank, keepa da time and watcha da
monk-dat taxa da ErteeStl"--.
Yonth's CnmnaninD-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
MoRRIsrowN PosrorrIuE.
Open from In tho Morning 1-ltIi !
In the Evening.

Open from In tho Morning '-1tH
In che Evening.
MAILS CLOSE.
1904. NJ Tor New York and all iutermedi-
ate stations.
sl5A. M.-For Easton, Newton, Chester and
ell intermediate stations. Whippany.
s15A. M.-For Brookside. Mendham and gil
stations on the RocKaway Valley Railroad.
els A. M.--For New York and intermediates
Stations.
9l5A A. M.--For Mount Freedom.
9.40 a. M.--For Newark, New York and be-
yond.
il.25AM.-For Newark, New York and hs
yond.
12.45 p. M.-Eor New York and all inferno
date stations.
i2.45 p. M.--For Roclaway and Dover
$50 p. M--For New York and all iEterme-
date stations,
MAILS READY ron DELIVERY.
T.2O a. M.-From New York and intermsdi
ate stations.
$50 A. M-From Hackettstown and inter
mediate stations Whippans. Mt. Freedom
oA.M.-From Brookside, Mendham and al
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad,
1920 4. M.--Trom New York and intsrmedl-
ate stations.
12A M.--From Dover.
s1.i0 =. NJ. From New York and intermedi'
ate stations.
IA LIS p, From New York.
8.s0 p. From Philadelphia, Easton. New
ton. Chester and intermediate stations
4.sOr.M From Brookside, Mendham and an
stations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
s4f r. M-Brom Kew York and intermedi.
hte stations.
s6l4 From Newark and New York.
sDelivered by carriers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Wins Pay For Service to Farmer.

The suit of Mrs. Margaret s. Coop
cr against the heirs-at-law of the late
Joseph Colson. for possession of what
is known as the Peterson" farm in
Pilesgrove township or proper COM
pensation for services rendered as
housekeeper during Colson's life,
closed, and the jury, after being out
all night, returned verdict for Mrs.
Cooper of $2656.80. j. Foreman
Sinnickson, of counsel for the defend
ants, Immediately obtained rule for
new trial
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

Artistic effects are rife in The
dressy wraps of lxid-finished cloth,
supple velvet and handsome furs
made on the ecclesiastical lines of the
schasuble, says The Delineator. The
stole-Iike fronts and fiat back are en-
riched with embroidered bands, and
the open spaces under the arms are
filled with wonderful lace over chif-
fon, with embroidered filet, or with
elaborate lace work built up or
braids, or OF taffeta covered cords
undertake with satin yelled In chif-
fOn
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
WASHING FLOUR BAGS.

After emptying the last bits of
-four, give the bags a good shaking;
later soak them in plenty of cold
water with a big handful of washing
soda and allow them to lie over
night.
Take them out and wash them.
giving all the colored parts a good
rubbing with carbolic. soap; then put
them on to boil with plenty of soda.
Carbolic soap takes out the dye
better than anything else.
Bleach and wash them and the
bags will be clear white. New
York Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
NEW TINWARE.

Ii new tinware Abe rubbed over
with fresh lard and thoroughly heat
I'd IN the oven before it is used, it
will never rust afterwards no matter
how much it is put in waten
II the teapot or coffee pot is dis
colored on the inside boil it,si in
strong solution of borax for short
time and all its brightness will re-
turn New York Press
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
w. J. Bryan Takes Festt.

For just four hours William Jen-
nings Bryan forgot Presidential bees
and buzzings and found rest from his
arduous tour of the East in the fell
lowship of his friend, James H. Birch
at the latter's home in Burlington.
Only members of Mr.. Birch's family
were at the luncheon to their guest.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Postofice Robbers Busy.

Information has been sent to the
postal authorities in Philadelphia OF
the robbery of the postoffice at Jobs
town, which is located in Hiram Stan
tons store, with Mrs w. III. Gratz as
postmistress. From the cash drawers
in the postoffice and store all the
money was taken and stamps and
postal cards removed, amounting in
value to about $25.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
SHARRY CARPETS.

Faded, hopelessly shabby carpets
ran be made to look really as if a
hew one were not needed if, after
sweeping thoroughly, teaspoonful
Of turpentine is added to pail of
hot water and the surface of the car
pet is gone over carefully with a
lamp cloth New Haven Register.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Had Consulted a lawyer.

Mrs Dora Morton, of Long
Branch, who committed suicide. had
consulted counsel the day before re-
garding an action against her hus-
band. She had asked BENJAMIN P.
Morris, local lawyer, to learn
whether Morton had ever been di-
yorced from his first wife. promising
to return in a few days.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Play with Stove Nearly Fatal.

Marvin Nixon, the four-year-o
son of Charles H Nixon. of White
Hill; was sent to the st. Francis Hos
pital, at Trenton, in serious condi-
ton as the result of burns received
while playing in the kitchen of his
home. The child pulled a piece of
burning paper from the stove and his
clothing became ignited. Hisscreams
attracted his mother, whose efforts
saved his life.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
LOG CABIN SAYINGS.

De light is fer all, but Lawd help
de sinner what got gas bill ter
pay wen Satan fall foul 'er him.
Heaven comes so clost ter de airth
dat eff de small mems wuz higher dey
could touch it wild de tips er dey
fingers.
De Sun shines fer all mankind, but
dar's some er us dat warm our hands
in it an den AK de Lord fer candles
wen de sun goes down. --Atlanta
Constitution
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Sleeve Snartness.

Sleeves have undergone several
changes. The very newest model is
the draped sleeve. This is arranged
in horizontal folds to the elbow Like
the majority Of the newest tailor
made sleeves, it is cut in one with the
bodice.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Tl1e TroubIe With carr.

81 rather like your friend" Mrs.
Page said, graciously, after Carr had
gone home. He is good looking and
agreeable, but you can't call him a
brilliant conversationalist. The Law
ton girls talked all around him. :
Unfortunately, replied Mr.. + re,
sCarr cannot talk on a subject unless
he knows something about it. -
Youths Companion.
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ELOQUENT SILENCE

MAUD and her beau are still in
the parlor,' said the girls father.
How do you know they're still
there?" asked the mother.
Because everything is still there. /"
PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
GERM INTELLIGENCE.

Said She - do you believe that
microbes are conveyed in kisses?'
Said He--'I don't know; but il
they are it goes to show that they're
very much alive to the advantages
of rapid transit. Chicago News.
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LOST MATERIAL.

Nurse Doctor, a sponge is miss
ing; possibly you sewed it up inside
the patient
Eminent Surgeon" Thank you,
remind me to add ten dollars to the
bill for material Puck.
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NO WONDER

HE sent his wife South for the
winter"
Did she get any benefit from the
trip"
Yes; the change did her good"
Must have been expensive"
He sent her a $40 bill once a
month"
i suppose she got it broken the
same day."
Yes; the change did her good.
Nashville American.
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Cut Glass Works For Remington.

The Pennington Cut Glass Com.
pany has been incorporated by AL.
phonse G.. Muller. Charles McMullen
and Peter A. Miller. The companJ
has leased factory building at Elem.
ington, and the work of installing chs
machinery was Iegun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
DRY Goods Store Burned.

The dry goods store of J. A. Good.
man at Raritan was destroyed by fire.
The fire spread rapidly to the upper
stories of the building, which were
occupied by several families, who
narrowly escaped death. The con.
tents of the building were burned.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Mrs Eddv,s Niece 11ilIed.

At Reyolite, New, Mrs. Isabel
Heskett who was Killed by Fred
Skinner, alias Fred Davis, who shot
himself was niece of Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy according to her hus-
band, G. G. Heskett.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
STANDARD OILS APPEAL.
Case of $40, 100000 Fine to BE Ar.
gued in April, Il is Expected.

Chicago. The appeal of the Stand
ard Oil Company Of Indiana from the
fine of $29, 100000 imposed by Judge
Lands will be argued, it is expected,
before Judges Grosscup. Baker and
Seaman early in the April term of
the Court OF Appeals.
The record of the case has Just
been given to the Government law
VnrS
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TO KILL 5000 WILD HORSES.
Orders Issued to Wipe Quo Pest on
Government Lands in Nevada.

Reno, Nev,-Orders have been sent
out by the Forestry Department in
structing the rangers on the Toelyabe,
the Toquima and the Kouitor re-
serves, in Lander County, to kill all
wild horses found on the Government
domain.
There are about 5000 wild horses
on tho reserves. They are doing
much damage to vegetation and at
tracing domestic animals TO their
herds.
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an OWLISH SISTER

Bobby-"S Sister must be able to
see in the dark
Mother-'How so?"
Bobby-'B Because last night, when
she was sitting with Mr.. Staylate in
the parlor, l heard her say, why,
Tom, you haven't shaved. Judge.