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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
REEoRMAToRY FOR FARRELL.
Jail Breaker Sent by Judge Salmon
to Railway for Term,

Timothy Farrell, one of the four
men who broke Jail on June 29th
while awaiting sentence, was commit
ted to the Railway reformatory by
Judge Joshua R. Salmon ON the orig
inal charge of larceny. The charge of
Jail breaking was suspended.
Elmer Russell, who stole a horse
belonging to his employer in Mend
ham and attempted to sell it was
fined $100 and costs. Stephen Bego
pleaded guilty to selling liquor at
Mountain Lakes without a license.
His case was not disposed of.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
RENTING or PEW,S

The pews in "The Church of the
Redeemer," in Morristown, will be
rented to the highest bidder ON Thurs
day, September 18th, at 3 o'clock p.
m. at the church. By order of the
yestry.
Z. Thomas Lyon. Secretary :.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
YOUNG MEMS LITERARY
ACCOCI

The next regular meeting of this so
ciety will be held in pursuance of
adjournment at Washington Hall, on
Wednesday evening. September 7th,
at 8 o'clock. A puctual attendance of
members is requested.
Peter D. Day, President.
Sept. 1, 1858
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The church and congregation of the
First Baptist church will meet next
Sunday morning after the morning
service to hear a report from the
pulpit committee in the matter of
settling a pastor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
SCHOOL PROBLEMS OF
SIXTY YEARS AGO.
Establishment Of Public Schools
Advocated Then.

That Morristewn sixty years ago
had it's school problems as it has the
now is shown by an excursion into
the files of "The Jerseyman" of 1854
from which the following item reiat-
ing to schools and other interesting
bits of local affairs are cleaned
THE time is near at hand for the
annual school meeting for the electio
of trustees in all districts. This is
an important meeting but is not al
ways so regarded. In some districts
this meeting is so thinly attended
that it seems like a farce to go
through the form of electing trustees.
Fellow citizens if you would do your
part towards securing good public
tax payers? Go to see that the pub
Lie money is properly expended. Are
you parents? Go to see that your
children are furnished with the best
facilities for education. Confer to-
gether about making the schoolhouse
as convenient and inviting as possi-
BILE. To an the voters of Norris
township, l say attend the school
meeting.
ITO the citizens of the village, l
peg leave to say, now rs The time 10
take measures for the establishment
of such public schools as we need
and will be an honor to the place.
'.If there is disposition to consold-
date e., to unite all the districts
and become Incorporated, prepare for
an efficient central school. At any
rate attend the school meetings and
discuss the subject Friends of Pop
uaar Education Don't forget the
school meetings."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
TroIIen Car or Track.

The forward trucks of trolley car.
No. 321 left the rails at the switch at
the southwest corner of the park
Monday tying up traffic ON the three
sides OF the park for an hour.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

Q Chemical Out for Chimney Fire.
The auto chemical was called out
Thursday afternoon to extinguish a
chimney fire at the residence of Hugh
Ducey at No. 189 Morris street, that
had been burning for two hours be-
fore the apparatus was summoned.
Short work was made of the blaze.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
Small Bow STRUCK. bx Auto.

Lawrence Mastrogocomo, of No. 23
Flagler street, was knocked down on
Speedwell avenue Sunday by John
Casey's taxi. The lad was severely
bruised but escaped serious injury.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
Schools open Next Week.

Preparations are being made for
the opening Of schools next week by
the laying in Of supplies and a gen.
eral cleaning UP of the schoolhouses.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
CONTINENTAL GLIB

The regular monthly meeting of the
Continental club will be held on Sat
urday evening next at 71s O'Clock.
G. NJ. Miller, Secretary
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
kinderqarten Re-openino.

The Morristown Free Kindergarten
win reopen on the Monday after La
Dor day, September 14th, in the kim
dergarten room, No. 8 Merchants
block, Speedwell avenue.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
THE SECOND GUN

will fire at No. South street on the
2Sth with all the goods appertaining
to gentleman's wear of the dry best
quality.
P. S. Had the fashions the first
man in New Jersey.
P. S. No blowing wanted. Fits tell
j. j. Lewis.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

A saleratus foot bath is most 10.
freshing for elderly persons who can,
not take much exercise.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
MORRIS ACADEMY.

e. Thomas Lyon, Secretary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

of the day received as soon as pub.
lished at
RUNYoN's BOOK STORE.
iF4 April 21, 1853.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
Rooks for RaxIex scholars.

Commencing with the coming school
term the pupils of the Bayley schools
will be proyi1ed with all books by the
school. Pupils have purchased their
own books heretofore.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

A Baltimore mechanic adveatises
that he can erect a steam engine,
which will carry "a steamship across
the Atlantic in 36 hours.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
FOR sAT.E or To LEASE

The we'll known "Johnes Estate" ,"
opposite the residence of DR.. Johnes,
on Morris street. For terms apply on
premises or to Professor McVicker.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The Boonton Hosiery company has
three new houses under construction
on its property between Lathrop ay-
enue and the Morris canal, Boonton-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The Mountain Lakes club is having
a bowling alley built ia their new
clubhouse, recently erected on the
shore front of the largest lake.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08
G. H. MULFoRD's

cheap clothing store, OH city plan at
No. StateBank, Morristown, N. j.,
keeps full assortment of ready-made
clothing of his own manufacture also.
All materials for sale cheap. Cloth
ing made to order at short notice
equal to the best city style and war;
ranted to fit. l. w. Babbitt, cutter
CHI, Mulford.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

Advertising helps business.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

All the most popular publications
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

John Dannar, of Perth Amboy, the
newly appointed superintendent of the
New Jersey State Firemen's Home,
at Boonton, is now in charge Form
er Superintendent Charles McCraith.
of Newark, who resigned, will remain
with Mr.. Dannar until September 18th.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The Rev. Robert s. Spencer, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church at
German Valley; William Hughes, OF
1885 Columbus avenue. New York;
Mrs. Al Raby and Mrs. N. Warren, of
Chester; had a narrow escape from
drowning in Lake Hopatcong Their
canoe was capsized by the swell from
a passing launch. Captain Sam Good
win, of the launch Jack, jr., rescued
them.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

David Greenway, for years caretaker
at the Boonton reservoir, was found
dead in the barnyard of his farm near
Butler.H had left the house to go
to the stable and his wife, at loss
to know what delayed him, was on
her way to the barn when she came
upon his body.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

Watching one train at the Netcong
station crossing Daniel Morgan failed
to see another approaching, was struck
and sustained injuries that caused his
death at Memorial hospital, Morris
town. Morgan was thirty-three years
old. He is survived by widow and
a daughter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

While attempting to repair a heater
in the cellar at the residence of Mrs.
Ford ID. Smith, in Dover, Harry Gar,
rison, "a plumber, came into contact
with an electric wire. Garrison was
rendered unconscious, in which state
he remained nearly an hour. He was
attended by physician. Garrison
was taken to his home, where it
was reported his condition is not
serious,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The Warren board of freeholders
has decided to resurface the maca-
dam road between Washington and
Hachettstown. a distance of ten
miles. 1t is estimated the cost win
be between $4,000 and $6,000 The
road committee is advertising for bids.
The road between Washington and
Phillipsburg has been resurfaced, the
contractors, the SandsKline company
of Morristown, having about COM
pleted the job.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-09-08

The Dover republican committee
has filled the ticket for the primary
election. The candidates selected
are: Recorder, Robert Richards; al
derman, Robert F. Jenkins; council
men, William Gardner and William
H. Bidgood
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
a DahIia Hint,

This is the season to cut back dahlia
stalks. Cut down stem and leave two
leaves, one on each side from the
ground. Cutting back forces branches
and gives root strength. OF course it
delays the bloom, but what results you
get later in vigorous growth and
abundance of flowers well repays for
the loss of summer bloom.
Late August and fall flowers are ma
tured better than those in the hot, dry
weather. Cut the stalk with sharp
knife. Mulch the soil by working grass
cuttings into it and give the top a
good, healthy dressing.
Such mulch prevents baked soil
Besides, it holds moisture between
rains Catch rainwater in a bucket
or barrel and use 1t to water your
plants. 1t gives more nourishment
than the spigot variety. Cow manure
water forces strong growth, and
when fed to dahlias just at the time
buds form the flowers will come
stronger.
Dried blood spread upon the top soil
acts as fertilizer and gives color to
the bloom.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
RALLY TO SAVE REDWOODS.
Clifford Pinohot and Others Start Fund
to Create National Park.

to Create National Park.
Launching movement to purchase
a tract of 10000 acres of the finest vir-
gin redwood timber. opened to sale by
the termination Of protracted litiga-
ton. Clifford Pinchot. eY-chief of the
United States forest service; Congress
man Kent of California and Charles
Willis Ward. both prominent timber
owners. have each contributed $4,000
to popular subscription fund.
The purpose of the movement, as set
forth by c. L. Greyson in "Recreation
and Outdoor World" really goes much
deeper than appears in the announce
ment that this tract of timber Is to be
purchased and turned over to the ma
tional government to be maintained as
a national forest and training school
in forestry. 1t literally amounts to an
organized attempt to save tie CONNER
cial redwood. the oldest and most re-
markable growth of merchantable tim
Der on the globe. from disappearing
from the face of the earth. as it prom
ises to do in less than fifty years time
If the present rate of cutting continues.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Don't permit any fruit to ripen on
berry plants set this season, except on
fall bearing Strawberries.
Experienced growers do not pick ber-
ries for market when the fruit is wet,
and they keep the crates in a cool
place, out of the sun.
Three years of spraying. pruning and
cultivation will bring an orchard that
you are ashamed of into condition
that you will be proud of.
Surplus suckers in blackberry or red
raspberry patches should be treated
just like weeds, leaving only enough
shoots for next years fruiting.
The benefits of spraying are no
longer questioned by progressive fruit
growers. There may be seasons when
it is not absolutely necessary. but no
one can tell when the pleasures Of that
season will he experienced As a safe
guard for the quantity ana quality OF
the fruit spraying is rertainly indis-
pensable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
NEW SOIL ACIDITY TEST.
It Is Expected to Prove Better Way
Than Use of Litmus Paper.

II Is Expected to Prove a Better Way
Than Use of Litmus Paper.
What is expected to prove a more
positive test for soil acidity than the
common litmus paper test, and one
which. because of the cheap and harm
less chemicals used in its operation,
will be within the reach Of the ordi-
nary farmer, has been devised by E.
Truog. instructor In the department
of soils, college of agriculture Of the
University of Wisconsin.
The new test. it is believed, will be
of especial benefit to county represen-
tatives and to field agents Of the state
soils laboratory, owing to the fact that
it is simple to operate and approx
mate quantitative results can be Sc
cured in from ten to fifteen minutes.
The new method consists of the ad-
ined of zinc sulphide with small
amounts of calcium chloride and wa
ter and boiling the mixture in flask
held over small flame, preferably an
alcohol lamp. Commercial lead ace
tate paper, which can be purchased at
the drug store. when held in the fumes
of the mixture for a few minutes will
turn from light brown to a shiny
black, according to the degree of acid
ity present in the soil. The natural
color of the lead acetate paper is
white, hence the discoloration can be
plainly seen and will more accurately
guage the acidity in soil than will
the litmus paper test now in use in
many sections.
The chemicals are perfectly safe for
the layman to handle, and the com
)lete apparatus, including flask and |
Durner. ordinarily will not cost more
han 50.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
Would stansardize Trunks.

Freak trunks. embellished with conf
cal protuberances. slant sides and un-
usual tops, soon may be unpopular
among the best trunk society. The
American Association Of General Bag
gage Agents will urge the interstate
commerce commission to consider a
plan for the standardization Of trunks.
both as to size and construction. The
haggagemen want a limit Of forty
FIVE inches placed rs the largest dimen-
sion Of a trunk, with the further pro-
vision that the trunk must be square
or rectangular.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
The Dream fisherman

He drew fly across a stream
His heart of hope was full
And as it split a ripple's CLEAN
He felt a sudden pull.
A start, tug. vigorous rush
His languor all was gone.
The world its noises seemed to hush,
For, 10. the fight was on!
He listened to the singing reel.
He braced himself. and still
Beneath his fingers he could feel
The keen and welcome thrill.
He took no chance; he used great care; ;
He frowned: he grinned with glee.
His hopes ran high; he faced despair
What would the outcome be?
Then just as from the water came
The shining. dripping prize
The boss approached his desk and glared
With stern and searching eyes.
The clerk bent down like other men
To labor close and drear,
But thrilled because he'd caught again
That fish he'll catch next year!
Chicago News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
KILL RATS BY THOUSANDS;
WHOLE CITY IN ODD CRUSADE
Nets, Traps, Clubs and Poison Used to
Exterminate Rodents at New Orleans.

Exterminate Rodents at New Orleans.
There is the biggest death to all rats
campaign going forward in New Or
leans that has ever been planned
against any American rodents. 1t will
persist until every one of the pests
that carry bubonic plague has been
exterminated.
More than $4,000 rats and mice We're
killed in a surprisingly short time. The
price for capturing mice alive is 10
cents a head. Thousands of men and
boys. black and white. have been
chasing up and down the river front
with nets, traps. clubs, fire. poison
and almost every conceivable sort of
weapon.
Only two well defined cases of the
plague have been discovered so far.
These were in the lodging house and
are said to have come from Cuba. For
four blocks around this house there has
been instituted the strictest quarantine.
All llUNlHS plClultS anu dlLuSGlhthL
galleries are closed and street cars
are not allowed to stop in the restricted
district Nor are those who live in it
allowed to go visiting or to attend any
public assemblage.
Many of the leading business houses
of New Orleans are helping the city
to enforce the sanitary
regulations. A list of strict city or
dinances has been prepared and will
be enforced. They are:
Prohibition of human occupation of
structures. The rat proof
ing of all buildings and easements. The
requiring of screens for all bakeries
and restaurants. Every residence and
place where food is served must be
provided with garbage cans and
service. Prevention of the
dumping of garbage within the city
limits. Prohibiting the sale Of vege-
tables grown within 1000 feet of
sewer outlets.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
Stops "Rubberins" at Postcards.

In the weekly bulletin issued by
Postmaster Fay Of San Francisco there
was an announcement that hereafter
five demerits will be imposed where it
is shown that distributor is wasting
time looking at the pictures on post
cards or perusing the correspondence
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
BALDHEADED MATES BEST?


start OF inquiry.
The Baldhead Club of America.
headquarters at Winsted, Conn, which
holds its next banquet Oct. 20, is seek
ing information on "Why do baldheads
make the best husbands?"
A woman who signed herself THE
Hairy Mans Wife" wrote as follows:
II presume the members of that Bald
head association who are to banquet
in Winsted will try to make it appear
that they are the most model husbands.
My husband is not baldheaded. and no
woman could ask for better hus-
band.
But | have a baldheadcd brother-in-
law and my sister assures me Contiden-
italy that he is conceited and thinks
more of his own personal appearance
and comfort than he does of hers. My
answer TO your question, why do bald
heads make the best husbandsP is
Because they don't"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
WIRE FENCE TIGHTENER.

pieces of wood. to which the wires are
firmly fastened. and two long bolts with
long threads. The bolts pass through
the wood and are frightened as occa-
sion may require. Several Of these
tighteners may be placed in long lines
Of fence wherever it is convenient to
put them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
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A GARDEN SANDWICH.
BY JACK DUNAWAY.

tSN JAO N ~ ~ - " - u
) There's a race on in the garden,
An the plants are in for fair
All a-surgin' an -scramblin,
Each intent on winnin' there.
First the mustard mustered cour-
age,
Hintn' that they have race.
Said the lettuce. Let us try 1t.
An the beanstalk set the pace. {
, Then the pea come poddin' out there
In its swiftest. quickest way,
An the pop corn popped into 1t.
Thinkn' fer to take the day.
The potato vine started runnin',
An the turnip turned up too. {
An the beet then beat the record.
Twas a simple thing to do
Till it realized that something
Was a-crowdin' on its tread, z
While the spud. whose eyes were 4
open,
Saw the cabbage make a head.
AAAAAAAAAAAAI
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28

In order to keep the crows away Cy-
rus Dunham Of Skowhegan. Me. has
nang a bell in an apple tree close to
the cornfield and attached a string to
it that runs TO the house through his
bedroom window. In the morning.
about daybreak. when the crows begin
10 visit the field. Dunham pulls the
string. and the result is satisfactory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-28
For Tiqhteninq Fences.

In spite of the best care wire fences
will become more or less slack after
being up some time. The device shown
herewith will take up this slack in Il
few minutes. 1t consists of two stout
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-02
READY FOR BIG DREDGE.
Preliminaries Completed for Removal
of Shoal From Georgetown
Channel.

All work preliminary to the dredg-
ing of the Georgetown channel, from
the Highway bridge to Georgetown,
has been completed, and everything is
in readiness for the coming Of the
big hydraulic dredge which is to dig
the 100000 cubic yards Of material
from the bottom of the river and
pump it to the low land on the
Virginia shore. For the past SIX
weeks a small dredgc has been en-
ployed in throwing up an embank-
ment across the front at the Agrlcul-
tural Department experimental sta
ton under the hills of Arlington,
which it is proposed to raise above
tidewater level, and a pile driver has
built a longdouble line of pilng on
which the pipe line, through which
the liquid mud will be pumped, will
be carried ashore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
r. E. Lee Camp Will Attend Unvell
ing Ceremonies at Arlington


r. E. Lee Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams held their regular monthly
meeting last night. Commander Will
liam A. Smoot presided.
The committee on the observance
of Memorial Day made their report
The thanks Of the camp were tend
cred Colonel J. c. Hemphlll, who de-
livered the grafton, and to Miss
Blanche Rotchford and her choir, the
Boy Scouts and to Mr.. James Duncan
for their services on that occasion.
The camp will, as an organization
attend the unveiling exercises of the
Confederate Monument at Arlington
ION Thursday next.
A. special train for the veterans viii
leave the Royal street station at one
O'Clock p. m.
Seats will be provided for the
members of the camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-02
PRIZE DRILL YESTERDAY
Dexterity of Alexandria Firemen
Again Manifested.

There was prize drill yesterday of
members of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company which demonstrated
the efficiency of that organization
and its invaluable services in conjunc-
ton with the steam engines in times
of emergencies.
Arrangements have been made tc
have two drills, one under the first
lieutenant of the company, and one
under the second lieutenant.
The test yesterday was in charge Of
Second Lieutenant Richard Mumford
The time aiade was phenomenal. It
took one minute and fifty three anc
four ffths of second to take fifty
five foot ladder from the truck and
place it in position. This included the
ltime taken to run one hundred feet
with the ilaader which weighs about
four hundred pounds.