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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
FREE DRINKING CUPS.
Railroads Must Provide Utensils for
Passengers Use.

Twenty railroad companies in New
Jersey have been notified by the
board OF pubic utility commissioners
that beginning Januars LIST they must
provide individual drinking cups, or
glasses in sanitary conditions, upon
all trains on whicn water is furnished
for drinking purposes.
Such drinking vessels are to be
available, without cost, to any pas
senger upon a request made to the
conductor or brakeman Of the trains
or to the porter of any car.
The order was issued by the board
as the result of complaints brought
against several lines which failed to
supply their patrons with drinking
water after the taking effect of the
law of last winter prohibiting the
Use of common drinking cups in any
public place.
The order of the board includes
the Lackawanna, Erie, Central, Whar-
ton and Northern, Morristown and
Erie, Railway Valley, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
$4,000 in GOLD FOR
READERS or ADS"
Find the Missing Words and
Reap the Reward.

Do people read advertisements !?
They certainly do, and that results
follow is beyond question or the great
merchant princes of the country would
never have built up their immense
establishments. To convince local
dealers of the value of advertising
and incidentally to increase the cir
culation of The "Jerseyman" we have
arranged to offer prizes to the readers
of that paper. On page two of last
issue will be found a series of adj
vertisements from one of which a
word is missing. The first and last
letter of the word appears in the
coupon and the person sending in
one coupon weekly for twelve weeks,
giving the most correct answers
will receive prizes in gold as
foliows:-Firs prize, 500; second
prize, $40; third prize, $5, and fifteen
prizes of one dollar each.
Coupons may be left at the office
or sent in by mail by twelve o'clock,
noon, of the following Friday (publi-
cation day. But one coupon will be
allowed for each person.
In order to be sure of correct an
swers it will be necessary for con-
testants to faIniliarize themselves
with all the advertisements.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
NO CADET ALTERNATE.
Only One Applicant to Go to An
napois Naval Academy.

Congressman Tuttle has nominated
George Fl. Buck. son OF Dr. A. O..
Buck, of Elizabeth, as cadet at the
Naval academy, at Annapolis. There
were but three or four applicants for
this position and the congressman
has expressed surprise that none of
them have shown interest enough to
take the place as alternate. Three
alternates may be named, and in ad-
dition to the advantages of prepara-
tion for the very rigid examinations
is the fact that another appointment
is to be made from the district next
year and the alternates named this
year will have all the advantages OF
his advanced preparation.
There can be no better preparation
for young man with college ambi
tion than his ability to pass the An
napolis examination whether he in
tends to enter the public service OF
not.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
OBJECT TO PICTURES.
Italians Resent Scenes Depicting
Turco-ItaIian War.


Turco-ltalian War.
There were lively times at the Pal
ace theatre Friday afternoon when
Italian Americans of the audience
were angered by moving pictures pur-
porting to depict scenes of the war
between Italy and Turkey.
The first PICTURES showed the Ital-
ian troops fighting and gaining vic
tory after victory and aroused wild
enthusiasm among the italian specta-
tors But when the pictures changed
showing Italian soldiers entering the
homes of Turks and shooting down
unprotected women and children and
pursuing unarmed men through the
streets to their death the crowd was
angered. There were boots and
yells and finally a number of the
Italians went to the office of Proprie-
tor A. Esposito and demanded that
the pictures be removed
Mr.. Esposito became frightened and
appealed to the police for aid as
serting that threats had been made
against him unless the pictures were
taken from the BILL Chief j. Frank
Holloway sent Officer Joseph Vor'
holz to the theatre and he remained
through the performances, his pres
ence seeming to overawe the angered
Italians.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
IN cHRYsTIE's DISTRICT.
Game Warden for This Section at
High Bridge.

Game Warden for This Section al
High Bridge.
The state fish and game commission
has announced the four imaginary dis
tricts into which the state has been
divided for the enforcement of the
fish and game laws Each of the
commissioners will have personal
supervision over one district, subject
to the general oversight of the com
mission
Commissioner Ernest Napier, OF
East Orange, will have the district
comprising Essex, Hudson, Bergen
Union, Passaic, Ocean and Monmouth
counties. Percival Chrystie, of High
Bridge, has been assigned to the dis
trict comprised of Hunterdon, Somer-
set, Sussex. Warren, Middlesex and
Morris.
William A. Logue, of Bridgeton, Will
have as his territory Salem, Cumber-
land, Gloucester and Camden coun-
ties. The remaining counties, At
laDtic, Cape May. Burlington and. Mer-
Ger. have been assigned TO William
A. Faunce. the recently appointed
member of the board from Atlantic
City.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Singer Meets With Success.

Miss Helen Hoffman, who is do
ing concert work in the west, has
been very faYorably received where
ever she has sung. The following is
from the Peoria DAILY Press
ASIDE from a pleasing personality,
Miss Hoffman possesses a wonderful,
sweet and clear soprano voice and
rich in range. her technique is excel
lent. Miss Hoffman is considered
one OF the most promising of the
younger concert singers. Those
fortunate enough to have heard her
arehoping for another opportunity"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
CHURCH MEETING.
May Make Change IN Methods Of
Electinu Officials.

EiectIng Otficialc.
A meeting of the First Presbyterian
church will be held in the chapel on
Thursday evening to consider and
take action upon the following recon-
mendations. submitted by the Ses-
sion
First-That hereafter nomination
for the eldership shall be made by a
committee, consisting of three mem,
oers from the Session, selected by
the Session, and three members from
the church at large, elected at a
church meeting called for this pur-
pose these together with the pastor
as a member ex-officio to constitute
such nominating committee.
Second-That hereafter all persons
elected to active membership in the
Session shall be elected for term
of three years, and that the system
of term eldership shan be inaugurated
according to the requirements of the
Presbyterian form of government, the
present members of the Session hay
ing consented ito hold office on this
basis
If the first recommendation is
adopted, then at this meeting three
members of the nominating committe
will be elected from the church at
large. Other details OF the pan for
the nomination and election of elders
may also come before the meeting
for consideration and action.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
FIREMEN NAME
THEIR OFFICERS
A Few Friendly Contests at
Company Elections.

A change in the governing rules of
the fire department made it neces-
sary for the. fire companies of the
town to elect officers on Monday
night, the second Monday in Decem-
ber The new officers viii go into
office on January 1st There were
several friendly contests in some of
the companies for places. The list
of officers fol 'ows:
Independent Hose company, No. /
Foreman, George w. Melick; as
sistant foreman, j. Fred Runyon;
clerk and treasurer, James R. Voor
hees; steward, William x. Muchmore;
chaplain, the Rev. William Russell
Bennett; investigating committee,
Benjamin VanCleve, c. Franklin viii
son and J. H, Madigan; auditing com
mittee, Henry b. Hoffman and John
V. G. Parker Following the busi-
ness session a supper was served at
the hose house by Day
Resolute Hook and Ladder company
No. president, E. Harold Favie;
foreman, Arthur p. Mills; assistant
foreman, Ernest C. Ward; treasurer,
Bart w. Clifford; clerk, Frederick w.
Shelley; driilmaster, Frederick A.
Trowbridge; steward, Stephen G. Grif-
fifth; chaplain, the Rev. Ralph b.
ITrnv. ;nuut,.x1 or,,o ,,,;tt<o H.. fsl;feo,J
Mills, Wilbur F. Lay, jr. and c. May
nard Day; auditing committee, David
F. Williamson, Eugene O'Neil and
Walter M. Berry. The truck men en-
joyed refreshments at Days after
their meeting.
Washington Engine company, No. 1
President, Jacob Wulfers; foreman,
| Harry Meslar assistant foreman,
William Dugan; steward, Edward F.
Jolley; engineer, Patrick Ducey; first
assistant engineer, G. Augustus Muir;
second assistant engineer, David Con-
nors; stoker, John Grace; auditing
committee, Edward Isounsbury, Theo-
dore Denman and Lawrence Campbell; !;
investigating committee, Edward Kair
John Cooney and Charles Meslar.
Humane Engine company, No. p
President, Walter o. Stiles; foreman,
Loueis Wesp; assistant foreman, Will
lam d. Harrison; clerk, William A,
Woodruff; financial secretary, Clar
ence G. Hopkins; treasurer, Walter
o. Stiles; steward, Russell LaRue;
engineer, Abram West; first assistant
engineer, Jesse Lepine; second as
sistant engineer, Theodore Irving;
stoker, Fred Woodruff. After the
election, upon invitation of the newly
elected foreman and assistant fore
man, the company adjourned to Veidt
ice cream parlor, where ice cream
and cigars were enjoyed.
First Ward Hose company-Presi
dent, Joseph F. vorholz; foreman
John B. Sturgis; assistant foreman
James Higgins; clerk, James Morris
treasurer, Harry Weir; steward
James ]. Dacey. A supper at Piper.
was enjoyed by the company aftel
its meeting.
Board of Fire Wardens-President
Edward A. Quayle; foreman, James
Prost; First assistant foreman, Win
lam A Leek; second assistant fore
man, William NJ Hodgson; clerk ant
treasurer, Harold M. Quayle; steward
K. Burnett Lounsbury.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12

A solemn high mass was celebrated
in st. Margaret's chapel Saturday in
celebration of the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the entrance into sister
hood of Sister Mary De Sales of the
Newark Diocese and Of the mother
house at Convent. Following the mass
dinner was served in st Margaret's
school to a large number of sisters
of charity and rectors from various
parts of the state. The boys chan
eel choir of the Church of the AS
sumption sang at the mass.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Euchre and Dance.

The Young Mems Catholic associa
tion will give euchre and dance il
its club house on Wednesday even
ing. The committee of arrangements
includes James ]. Trainor, chairman
Edward L. Gallagher, Thomas F
Dunn, John P. Rutledge, Edward F.
Coin, James p. Crowell, Harry c.
Callahan, Owen Geary, Michael Lin
dop, George M. Ambrose, jr., Martin
r. O'Keefe and Vincent d. Roache.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
The teams lined-up {
.ockaway.
FIRST STAR COURSE CONCERT.
4 Good Sized Audience Enjoyed a
Pleasant Evening.

The first of the series of star
course entertainments by the Young
Mems Christian association was given
at the Lyceum on Monday evening
Ihe Dudley Buck Concert company
We're the entertainers and gave very
general satisfaction The selections
We're popular in their character and
rendered with artistic spritliness
which added much to their charm.
The ensemble of voices was consider
ably above the average and all
blended in perfect harmony that de-
noted careful study and practice.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
GRIMES FOR DIRECTOR.
Will Be Probable Presiding officer
of FreehoIders.

From present appearances the new
board of freeholders will organize
January 1st by the election of Will
lam II. Grimes, of Hanover township
as director. Freeholder Crimes has
been a member of the board for sew
eral years and is member of the
county roads committee this year.
While nothing definite has been
settled as to the appointment of a
clerk there are several candidates for
the place from Dover. Editor James
e. Williams, of the Iron Era is a
candidate and many of the members
look with favor upon his candidacy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Initiative.

Its the man that's a-tiying some
thing new that gets laughed at every
time. And he is generally right-the
rest are wrong Somebody has got to
begin and be guyed like fool. and
hide and starve. and eat his heart
out-and then after years and years
the rest of the world that was too lazy
to do its own thinking comes a-strut-
ting up to pat him on the back and in
'vite him to dinner-and everybody
comes in on the chorus: q told
you sol"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12

A chimney fire at the First Pres
byterian manse Sunday night required
the attention of the automobile chem
ical engine. The Independent Hose
company men found they had no lad.
der long enough to reach the chin.
ney SO call was sent in for Resolute
Hook and Laddet. The fire was ex-
tinguished without damage to the
house, the residence of the Rev. Will
lam Russell Bennett.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Gamma slamas to Dance

An event looked forward to by
the younger set in Morristown is the
annual holiday dance of the Gamma
Sigma club. 1t is to be held this
year in Washington hall on the even
ing of December 9th. The com
mittee of arrangements includes Jo-
seph A. Preim, F. Flagg Nogt, John
H. Roseyear. jr., and Norman Simp-
SON
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Letters from Missionaries.

At the bi-monthly meeting of the
Women's Home Missionary society
of the First Presbyterian church to
be held Wednesday afternoon the
topic for discussion will be the noun
taineers. Letters from Miss Blake
and Mrs. Ratz will be read.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
ARCHITECT SELECTED.
L. (. JalIade, of New York, for New
Y. M. C. A. Building.

General Secretary Edgar T. Honey
has issued the following statement
regarding the selection of the archi-
tect for the new Young Mems Chris
tian association building:-
Il am authorized to state that the
committee after a very careful CON
sideration of all applicants has ap-
pointed L. E. Jali8de, of New York,
as architect of the new Y. M C. A.
building. Mr.. Jallade has had a very
wide experience in erecting associa-
tion buildings.
EDGAR T. HONEY,
Secretary" F."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
MoRRIsrowN SCHOOL NOTES

The annual Christmas dance of the
Morristown School will be held on
December 10th, in the new gymna-
stun, which is being rushed to COM
pletion for the event. It will have
the largest dancing floor in Morris
town.
The day boys now at the School
are as follows: James Coghill, John
Montgomery and Dudley Langdon,
Harvey Ladew Williams, Deering
Howe and William Jenks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
INCREASE IN new
JERSEYS RATADLES
Amount in the State Aggrs-
gates 81, 1866, 735. is.

The amount of property in New
Jersey listed and taxed for local pur-
poses for the year 1911 is 2,166,735,-
5S5.16, according to the annual re-
port of the state board of equaliza-
ton of taxes, which was submitted
to Governor Wilson on Friday This
is an increase of $12o,S37,32l.31 over
the ratables for 1910.
These totals include second-class
railroad property, which is a part of
the local ratables under chapter 81
of the laws of 1905, but do not in.
Guide the main stem. rolling stock,
etc, of railroads, which are assessed
by the state board at the average
tax rate of the state. The average
tax rate of the state this year is
$1.S96 per 500 of valuation, as against
1856 for 1910.
The taxes to be raised locally this
year on the foregoing valuations, as
appo@tioned TO various purposes ARE
as follows:-
State school tax, $5.523 1858 .05, as
against $5,265 ,65S.lO for 1910.
County taxes, $9,1SS,316.10, as
against $8,42S,91S.15 for 1910.
Local budgets, $2o,594.l lzo'z5, as
against $24'llo'34i.So Tor 1917.
Ihe ratapies THIS year are dlVided
as Iollo"s.-
heal estate, exclusive OF
second-efass railroad
property .............Sl,79o,446,s2
Secohd-class railroad prop
erty ..........s..,,... 99'91S,394
deductions for debt 49, 6'3S5,o9S
Personal estate ......'s 2So.oS4'so9
The property in the state which is
speclncally exempted from taxation
aggregates 9lSl ,499, DAG, under the
foliowing classlflcations:-
PUBLIC school property 49,. .$2f, ,lo9,oSo
other school property 80. l0,z64,9oo
Pubic school property 49,. POI, ,loS,oSo
Church and charitable prop
erty ~..............- 60,l6a,7I5
Cemeteries and graveyards. 9.s64,9Sc
OF The great increase in ratables
this year $l14,O00,0e0 is on real es-
tate The heaviest increase in rat
ables is reported from Essex county,
the Increase being S36s00O,000, in
round numbers. Hudson county shows
an increase of about $1,000 ,0ee
Union county, nearly $4,000, 900; Ber-
gen county, about $7,000s000; Atlantic
county, $S,50O,O00, of which $4,000,
600 is in Atlantic City; Middlesex
more than $4,000, 900; Monmouth cour
ty, over $4,000,000; Passaic county
over $6,000,000; Morris county, $916,
e64I00.
The board earnestly renews the
recommendation made in its last an.
nual report with respect to the method
of choosing assessors and the en-
largement of the assessing districts
The board would have each county
rather than each municipality, an as
sessment unit. 1t insists that as
SCISSORS should lbe appointed rather
than elected. 1t urges that the legis
lature pass laws that will tend more
to prevent errors in assessment. SC
that SO much time will not be re-
quired in correcting errDrs.
Radical reforms are urged in the
methods of taxing personal property
Ihe board declares that either legiS-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
state Nurses, Association.

A special meeting of the New Jer-
sey State Nurses association will be
held in Room /, Free Public library,
Newark, Thursday, December 14th,
1911, at 800 p. M, for the purpose
Of discussing and taking final action
on proposed bill for registration.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Delta Thetas Entertain.

The Delta Theta society gave a
progressive whist party in Miller
hall Saturday afternoon which was
attended by more than fifty young
women. Prizes were won by Miss
Elizabeth Smart, Miss Lydia Wise, of
this town, and Miss Rush, of Dover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Star Course Monday.

The first number of the Young
Mems Christian association star
course will be given in the Lyceum
theatre Monday evening. A first
class entertainment has been secured,
the Dudley Buck company, which
will present musical review.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Morrlstown.
Hioh School es. BernardsviIIe 4.

Morristown high school had an easy
time of it Friday evening with the
Bernardsville high school five in
high school league game on the Y.
M. C. A. court The locals played
all round the visitors caging the ball
almost at will and running up
total of 6S points while the visitors
only secured four tallies.
Clarke ,Bockoyen and Moodey led
in the basket throwing for Norris
town
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Enworthians In Session.

The monthly business meeting of
the Epworth league will be held in
the Methodist Sunday school room
on Wednesday evening. A number of
young people will present dramatiza-
tion of "The Birds Christmas Carol.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Sheriff office Decorations.

Sheriff Whitfield B. Gillen's offices
in the court house have been improved
by the addition of parquet floors.
The walls are to be decorated. Sew
eral handsome rugs help make the
offices cosy while new furniture will
also be added
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
To Hold Mock Trial.

who Stole Massa Johnson's Chick
ens?" Young men of the Sunday
school of the A. Nd. E. church will
hold trial in the church. on Spring
street, Tuesday evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Raided crap Game.

Patrolman Herbert CIV ildey raided
crap game on James street Sunday
afternoon and arrested four young
men. Fines were administered upon
them by Police Justice Pierson.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Morristown.
Asbury Park as, Morrietown 1s.

Friday evening the Morristown team
went to Asbury Park and played the
team of the Asbury Park associa-
ton, last years state champions
Mr. Black. the referee took the novel
position of refusing to call fouls be-
cause it delayed the game and per-
mitted the Asbury Park players to
run the length of the court with the
ball time and again This somewhat
discouraged the Morristown boys and
the first half ended with the score
thirty to two in favor of the home
team.
In the second period Pete PIER
son, OF the Morristown aggregation,
got busy and shot seven goals and
Moodey Gagged the ball once The
final score was forty-eight to eigh-
teen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
The HICH SCHOOL
TEAMS VICTORS.
But Y. NJ. c. A. Loses in Bas-
ket Ball Contests.

The Morristown Young Mems Chris
tian association basketball team
dropped two hard fought contests the
latter part of last week while the
teams representing the boys and girls
of the high school won their initial
contests.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
ORANGE s5, Morrlstown "a.

The lceai Y M. c. A. five jour
neyed to Orange Saturday night and
met the fast-going Y NJ. c. A. team
of that city in state league game.
Fetzer and Moodey led in goal shoot
ing for Morristown. The score at
the end of the first half was thirty
three to thirteen and the final score
fifty-five to twenty-four.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1911-12-12
Hiqh School Girls Win.

The girls team of the high school
defeated the Rockaway high school
girls Friday afternoon on the Y. M.
C. A. court fifteen to two. s.
The teams lined.up as follows. - ;.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-20
DEBATERS
Chosen To Represent The
Mt. Vernon High School
In The Debate With Newark
And Evansville

The choosing of the members of
the debating team to represent Mt.
Vernon against Newark and Zanes-
vile in March occurred Wednesday
morning in the auditorium at the High
school. All morning was consumed in
selecting the members of the team.
Members of the board of education, a
number of the ministers of the city
and many visitors were present to
hear the young orators ALI candi.
dates for the debating team did excep.
tionally well.
The following were the members
selected for the team, the names ap.
pearing in alphabetical order: Henry
Arnold, Cecil Hall, Charles Kelley,
Harold Dewitt, Besse Patterson, Hoy
Russell, Fay Thomas and Charles
West.
Out of this number six will be chos-
en- to represent the team and two
will be classed as alternates. This
selection has not yet been made.