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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Accused Of Gas Tank Theft.

f, Eugene Griffin, aged twenty three,
has been committed to Jail in default
of bail by Police Justice Angelo J. A.
Bennell on charge preferred by
George Middleton, garage owner, for
stealing a gas tank from an automo-
bile. Griffin admitted his taking the
tank after accusing others of it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

A. S. Reed, boys secretary of the
local Young Mems Christian associa-
tion, spoke on the subject of en-
ployed boys at the Older Boys con-
ference of the Sunday schools and
Young Mems Christian associations
in Dover Saturday morning. j. Bur
ton Wiley, superintendent of schools,
of this town, spoke on the subject of
high school boys. at the group con-
ference.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Raraca Glass Enrm.d

Miss Josephine T. Lanes Sunday
school class of the First Baptist
church has organized as a Baraca
class with Adolph Lutz president;
Harry Loree, vice-president; Robert
Heckel, secretary; and Miss Lane,
treasurer. The class has committees
on membership, hustling and sociabil-
ity.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
HospitaI Patient Jailed.

Joseph Grossike, a convalescing
patient at the Memorial hospital was
committed to the county Jail Wednes-
day afternoon for creating a distur-
bance at the hospital. Officer Joseph
Vorholz took the man to Jail in an
automobile.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
CENTRAL BUREAUS WORK.
Report for April Shows Varied Activ-
tiles of Charity Orqanization.

The varied activities of the Central
Bureau of Social service are evidenc-
ed by the report of the April work
as follows: Calls at homes, 112: ap-
plicants at office for work, relief, etc.
50; consultations for better rendering
assistance, 491; provisions supplied,
. times; clothing given, sold, or loan
ed, Z times; work secured, IL times;
medicine supplied, 2 times; Doctors
services given, times; letters writ
ten, 27; clothing received, times;
persons cared for in institutions, 2;
money received for special cases,
twice; rooms secured, once.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
TO DISCUSS SCHOOL NEEDS.
Alumni Association Calls Public Meet
ing for Tonight.

For the purpose of considering the
public school question, especially in
regard to the present conditions and
the needs of the high school, the
Alumni association has issued a call
Tor public meeting to be held in
The lecture room of the Methodist
Episcopal church this evening,
at eight o'clock. The meeting will
be addressed by A. B. Meredih, assis-
tant commissioner of education of
New Jersey, and J. Howard Hulsart,
county superintendent of schools.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

Charles Coarse, colored, who was
arrested for stealing pocketbook
containing five dollars from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Charles w. Roberts,
of DeHart street, changed his plea
to that of non vult and was released
on probation by Judge Joshua r.
Salmon
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
John z. Dillon.

John F. Dillon, whose country place
at Bernardsville is one of the show
places of this section, died on Tues
day in New York, of the grip. He
was elghty-three years old. He was
former Judge, authority on munich
pal corporations and counsel to Jay
Gould.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
MoNTCLAIR BEATEN.
Morrlstown School Team Trims Cadets
at Baseball.

Montclair academy was easy prey
of the Morristown school Saturday
afternoon when the locals defeated
the cadets by score of 7 to l.
Although the rain made the diamond
sloppy the game was marked by few
errors. A double play in the fourth
broke up Montclair's chances OF
scoring more than one run. Harris
twirled for the local school boys while
Montclair used Skinner and Patison.
The score by innings
Montc1air 0 0 0 0 0 0-1
Morristown 20 2 0 0 0 0 x-7 |
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Howell scores Points

Washbum Howell, representing the
Morris academy, scored second i'm the
twelve pound shot put Saturday in the
annual interscholastic meet of the
Princeton club in Newark. Howell
put the iron forty-one feet, six and
a half inches.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Grand Officers COMING

It is expected that Grand Exalted
Ruler Edward leach, of New York
lodge, No /, and District Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas Macksey
of East Orange, will visit the Morris
town lodge of Elks on the evening
of May 21st.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
New BeII for Humanes

The Jingle" bell that has been on
the fire alarm indicator in Humane
Engine house since the alarm system
has been installed, has been remoted
and in it's place Superintendent of Fire
Alarm Frank e. Pierson has installed
a tap" bell that strikes the box
numbers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
OBITUARY.
Miss Eliza coIIett.

The funeral of Miss Eliza Collett,
who died ON May 3rd at the resi-
dence of John I. Waterbury, at Con-
vent, where she had been employed
for number of years, was held from
the home of Mrs. James Doonan,
Maple avenue and Madison street,
Wednesday morning and the Church
of the Assumption, where a high mass
of requiem was offered. Miss Collett
was in her eighty-fifth year inter-
ment was in Holy Rood cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Entering Athletic Competition,

Entry blanks are being procured at
the general and physical directors Of
fices of the Young Mems Christian
association for the pentathlon trophy
meet to be held in the gymnasium the
last of the month. Practice for these
events is bringing out some athletic
material that has been"hidden under
bushel" and some Y. M. C. A. re-
cords are expected to fall.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Inventory Of HenneII Estate

An inventory of the estate of the
late Elias G. Hennell, of Dover, has
been filed in the office of the surro-
gate, Augustus H. BARLEY, which
shows net estate of $1,329.97, of
which $1,156.74 were deposits in Dover
banks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Nurses, Alumni Elect

The alumni association of the Nor
ristown Memorial hospital training
school for nurses has elected officers.
Miss Edith Letcher being named as
president; Mrs. Cornelius P. O'Con-
nell, vice-president; Miss Helen Pier
son, secretary; and Miss Sarah Nc
Ilvaine, treasurer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
"ANTls' ELECT OFFICERS.
New Jersey Association Opposed t
Women Suffrage Meets in Trenton.

WUnen ouIITdge Weets IN Irehton.
The New Jersey association Oppose
to Woman Suffrage, in annual con
vention held at Trenton, elected off
GERS as follows:- Anna l.. Day
ton, of Trenton, honorary president;
Mrs. e. Yarde Breese, of Trenton,
president; and Mrs. A. F. Jameson,
of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Thomas Pres
ton, jr., of Princeton, Mrs. Garrett A.
Hobert, of Paterson, and Mrs. John
r. Emery, of Morristown, Vice-presi-
dents; Mrs. R. Maxwell, of Trenton,
recording secretary; Mrs. George B.
Yard, of Trenton, treasurer; Mrs. Or
vile D. Oliphant, of Trenton, general
secretary; and Mrs. Arthur Pender-
CAST, of Trenton, corresponding Sec
retary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Address bv Miss owen

Miss Adeline w. Owen, daughter
of DR.. Frederick w. Owen, will speak
before the Woman's Missionary so
ciety of the South Street Presbyter-
ian church Wednesday afternoon ON
her work as missionary in India.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Judoe salmon After Truant.

Judge Joshua R. Salmon ordered
the arrest of JosephKanuchi, truant,
of Mt. Hope, and his arraignment be
fore him. Kanuchi with his parents
were before Judge Salmon early IN
April for non-attendance and warned
that he must attend school and stay
at home nights. County Superinten-
dent of Schools j. Howard Hulsart
reported that he had been in atten-
dance only about six half days since
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Won From strona Team.

Morristown school defeated the
strong Trinity school nine, OF New
York, Wednesday by a score of to
0. The pitching of M. Devitalis and
Harris was feature of the game.
M. Devitalis scored the winning run
for his team.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
ARRANGE TENNIS TOURNEY.
Mixed Doubles Contest to be Played
May 30th at Whippany Club.

An invitation tennis tournament IN
mixed doubles will be held on the
courts of the Whippany River club
on May 30th. Play will begin at ten
o'clock. This tournament is Dpen to
all senior members of the Morris
County Golf club, Morristown Field
club and Whippany River clnb, to-
gether with their house guests. Flrst
and runner-up prizes will be given.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Miss Catherine prummond.

The funeral of Miss Catherine
Drummond, who died at ALI Souls
hospital, on May End, was held from
the home of her aunt, Mrs. James
McGann. 2076 Seventh avenue, New
York city, on Wednesday. She is
survived by two sisters, Mary and
Margaret.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
BAR ASSOCIATION DIMES.
Former Judge Mills Elected President
of County Lawyers.

With Supreme Court Justice Charles
w. Parker as its guest of honor, the
Morris County Bar association held
its annual banquet at Days Tuesday
Addresses were made by Justice Park
er, former Judge Alfred Elmer Mills
and Senator Charles A, Rathbun. These
officers were elected: Alfred Elmer
Mills, president; James H. Neighbour
and Judge Joshua R. Salmon, vice
presidents; Nathaniel G. Toms, sec
retary; and Lawrence Day, treasurer
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Literary club EIects.

The literary club of the high school
has elected Alexander Brook, presi-
dent; Miss Alene Gardner, vice-presi-
dent; Miss Mary Caskey, secretary;
Raymond Leggett, treasurer; Mark
Owens, marshal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
season,s Eirst Plcnic,

The first picnic of the season in
Burnham park will take place Satur-
day If the weather permits, the Home
Guards, Methods tchurch organizh-
ton. being the merrymakers. ts
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
BulIdIno code Hearino OF.

Only four men appeared at the
hearing of the building code Friday
night. Alderman Clifford Mills, M
p, postponed the hearing until Fri
day. May 22nd.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Mrs. Wehh 70 sneak

Mrs. James A. Webb, of Madison,
win make the address at the closing
meeting of the Young Women's Mis-
sionary society of the First Presby-
terrain church. to be held on Friday
afternoon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
To Continue Mems CLASSES

In spite of the warm weather the
attendance at the mems gymnasium
may be continued through the summer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
Bus Busted poor

The MorristownrMadison auto bus
had one of its side doors torn off in
collision with "a tree on Madison av-
enue Wednesday night. No one was
hurt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

Flags about town were at half
staff Monday in honor Of the men
who were shot in Vera Cruz and
buried Monday in New York.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
c. r. SHELLEY HEADS CLUB.
Third Ward Alderman Elected Presi-
dent of TapkaoWs.

Alderman c. Raymond Shelley was
elected president of the Tapkaow club
at it's annual meeting Wednesday
evening, succeeding former Fire Chief
Fred A. Trowbrdge. The other Off
GERS elected were: Lewis G. Parker,
vice-president; Frank Vogt, secretary
and Stephen G. Griffith, jr., treasurer.
The club has a membership of $50.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

Harrie T. Hull is improving his pro-
perty, corner Maple avenue and Boy
ken street, by the laying of con-
crete sidewalk
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

The Lippman estate is laying a
cement sidewalk along the Speedwell
avenue and High street frontages of
its property.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

Lewis G. Parker is laying about
800 feet of cement sidewalk along
the walks of his place at ,Speedwell
! avenue and Glen Brook place, Morris
Plains.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
MorristoMn Wins Anain.

Morristown high school defeated
Boonton high I'M a trincounty league
game Friday afternoon, twelve to one
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
EIks, Hold Annual Fair.

MOrristown lodge of Elks will hold
its annual fair during the last week
in June In it's rooms in the EIks
building.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12

Robbins Circus Coming.
The Frank A. Robbins circus will
play in Morristown on Memorial day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-12
TOWN IMPROVEMENTS

william e, Beach is having "a cellar
dug under his bungalow at 215 Speed
well avenue.
Evening star., 1914-03-15
Atlantic City.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ATLANTIC CITY, March IA, 1914.
The balmy spring days are approaching
rapidly down here by the sea, and spring
styles galore are making their appear
ance along the vast wooden way. Last
Sunday, an ideal day for a winter prom
enade beside the sea, witnessed the ad-
vance guards of springtime fashions, and
milady had the opportunity to exhibit
her new 'apringer.'
And the fashions in hats. as indicated
by those already shown, will continue to
give the comic artists something to draw
pictures about in the newspapers. The
wings on most OF the new creations point
to all imaginable points Of the sky and
earth, and resemble the head of a BILL
Elk coming home after a night out, with
his horns awry.
The sound of hammer and saw is heard
in Boardwalk land. and everywhere is
the busy hum Of industry. The shore
dwellers are getting themselves and their
belongings in readiness for the Easter
tide invasion.
Mr. and Mrs Vincent Kerens of Wash
ington have apartments at Hotel Dennis
during a brief mid-March sojoUrn by the
sea.
Mrs. S. P. Spitz and Mrs. c. E. Ber-
wanger are Washington matrons at the
shore for the mid March season.
Capt ana MIS- y. quest, from NaSn-
ington. are spending March fortnight at
the shore.
J. B. Connolly and w. f. Andrews arc
Washingtonians doing the wooden way
over the week end
Mrs. r. L. O'Brien of Washington joined
friends at the Hotel Morton early in the
week.
Miss r. Haynes of Washington is visit
ing with friends at the seashore.
Maj. E. n. Johnston and family, from
Washington, are domiciled at the Hotel
Eastbourne during a brief March stay.
Miss K. L. Reed of Washington joined
a bevy of friends at the shore early in
the week.
Mrs. L. E. McAnnin of Washington is
spending March fortnight by the waves,
with apartments at the Dennis.
Speaker Champ Clark has great honors
in store for himself. Mr.. Clark will be
the first human being to ride from At
lantic City, April II, to Ocean City in an
automobile via the new automobile bridge
connecting Ocean City. with the New Jer-
sey mainland at Somers point. The dedi-
catory exercises of the day, Saturday,
April H. will be held in the Ocean pier
on the Ocean City Boardwalk, and many
distinguished guests from the inland will
be on hand to usher the new bridge into
public use. 1t will be great day in
Ocean City's history, and will unite that
growing downcoast resort with the United
States.
Evening star., 1914-03-15
Spain in America.

From the Philadelphia Press.
1t is reported in Madrid that King
Alfonso of Spain is to go to Argen-
tina next June ito make the acquaint-
ance of country whittier SO many
Spaniards have emigrated who remain
profoundly attached to the mother
land"
No Spanish sovereign has yet visited
that great empire that Spain discov-
cred and conquered and held for over
three centuries-the last remnant of
which, in fact, she did not lose until
1898. But above and beyond her polit-
ical possessions on the ruins of Spain's
Indies has been built a commercial en-
pire far more valuable as values are
measured in these modern days and as
regards both practical and sentimental
advantages. Spain's is still a name to
conjure with in South and Central
America If Ferdinands successor
should sail oversee to visit the ancient
dominions that were once the envy of
Evening star., 1914-03-15

MSOCIETXE E|
6EZ.E=ZsSz-slE
Alexandria.
Special Correspondence of The star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, March IA, 1914.
Miss Mary Windsor Snowden is the
guest Of Miss Alice Roberts at Upper
Marlboro, Md. Miss Nellie Robertson has
returned to her home in Washington.
after visit to Miss Anna Barley, on
North Washington street. Mrs. Henry B.
LIE Bourgeois and Miss Elizabeth Love of
Washington were the guests OF friends in
Evening star., 1914-03-15

should not also share in the profits and
rewards of their peaceful exploitation.
A greater Spain than Spain has ever
been might well come into its own fol-
lowing such q voyage as Alfonso XIII
Ii reported to have in mind.
Evening star., 1914-03-15

the world, modern Spain might well
gain a new guerdon in the new world
and take in peaceful trade far more
treasure than her galleons bore home
Of old across the Spanish Main.
Great Britain and Germany are fully
Evening star., 1914-03-15

alive to the great commercial oppor-
tunities that are to be opened up with
the completion of the Panama canal.
There is no reason why Spain. The |
mother country of als those beautiful |
lands that lie south oe the Rio Grande, |
Evening star., 1914-03-15
Ii N E N

! lot Of 5 pieces !
wide Best Grade Ii
slip covers. Sold IL.
over at 45e per yardS
Special at, per yard !
United labor bulletin., 1914-03-14
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.

Electrical Workers Union No. 6s had
large attendance at the meeting Mon
day night, and much business was trans.
acted. committee was named to lool;
into the single-tax question and report
back.
Gus Gramcoc. superintendent OF the
Moore Light and Power Company at Pa
gosa Springs, member of No. IS, sent
the boys box oil cigars for distribution
at the last meeting. The reason for this
favor was the arrival at his home last
week of Il lo-pound baby girl. Gus also
made requisition for another union
electrical worker to assist him at the
plant.
J. Il. Franklin. who suffered broken
leg recently by falling off ladder, is
reported n doing nicely and viii soon
be able to resume work
United labor bulletin., 1914-03-14
LABOR MEETINGS
for COMING WEEK
TIME AND PLACE
Tonight-Saturday.

Tonight-Saturday
Railway Carmen, Evans blk, at Loop.
Sunday.
Bartcmders, p. M, 3lS Club bldg.
Monday.
Painters District Council, 1856 Champ,.
Sheet Metal Workers, Club bldg.
Bricklayers, Club bldg.
Building Laborcrs. 2235 Arapahoe.
Butchers. open meeting. Club bldg.
Carpenters No. 80, l947 Stout.
Carpenters No. 1874. lI36 Curtis street.
Cooks. 3ls Club blig.
Electrical Workers No is. 10 King blk
Electrical Workers No. III. 1856 Champa
Iron Molders l4lS Larimer.
Machinists, 503 Club bldg
Railway Conductors. = pm. l543 Champa
Retail Clerks, ;23 Charles bldg.
Tile Layers. Club bldg.
Tuesday
Metal Trades Council. AIS Club bldg.
Railway Trainmen, Club bldg.
Cigarmakers, l756 Champa.
Glass Workers. Club bldg.
Plastercrs, 1925 Larimer street
Webb Pressmcn. POP Quincy bldg
Soda Bottlcrs. 3lS Club bldg.
Stenographcrs, 3O3 Charles bldg
Tobacco Strippers. $50 p. m, Club bldg.
United Laborcrs. Club bldg.
Wednesday.
Allied Printing Trades Council 2O2
Quincy bldg.
Carpenters District Council. lo47 Stout
Cement Finishers, Club bldg
Painters No. 100. 1886 Champa.
Plumbers. Club bldg.
Iron Workers, Club bldg.
Thursday.
llod Carriers 1928 Larimer.
Steam Engineers. Club bldg.
Hosting Engineers. Club bldg
Machinists Helpers. SOB Club bldg.
Painters No 80. 1856 Champa.
Leather Workers. BIS Club bldg.
Friday
Building Trades Council. 1917 Stout st
Joint Board. Cooks Walters Bartcndcr-,
, p. M. SIS Club bldg.
Union Label League. BIS Club bldg.
Car Builders. 4Ol Club bldg
Blacksmiths. SOB Club bldg.
Painter, No. 1913. 1856 Chumpa
United labor bulletin., 1914-03-14
NEWS OF THE LABOR UNIONS
COOKS

During the months of January and
February the Cooks Union gained thir-
teen members, against loss of eleven
during the corresponding time last year.
Gene Navarro, chef Mt the Manhattan
has recently installed chicken ranch
and is now supplying the South Side
with strictly fresh eggs; that is, he has
seven hens. and says he gets 80 eggs
week, but allows them all time and half
for overtime.
William Turner has Just returned
from II visit to Texas. He says Colo
RADIO snow balls are sweeter than Texas
oranges.
John Hartwig and John Bigger are
still the champion whist players, regard
less OF reports to the contrary.
The cooks intend to open the charter
in the near future and 20 in for 100
per cent. local.
United labor bulletin., 1914-03-14
SHEET METAL WORKERS.

There will be big initiation meeting
held in the near future to take in list
OF new members and give them the Of
cial badge OF the Sheet Metal Workers
Union. \ large attendance Of members
greeted the president OF the meeting
Monday night.
Arnold G. Ilcise. one Of the regular
stundby- OF the union. fcl as nc was
alightiug from a. -tcct car few even
ings ago. and ,prnincd % knee cup. which
laid him mp FOR repairs.
Henry Sten~by vp- missed at the last
meeting, but reports that he will bc on
hand la the future. He is one Of the
live workers aud his services are always
in demand.
i. Il. Clark, member OF the local union,
died last week at McGill. Neb.
The Cusack Sign Company is nov
having all its metal work for electric
signs done by members OF the Sheet
Metal Workers Union.
United labor bulletin., 1914-03-14
PAINTERS.

General Organizer Joseph Clark OF Ia
coma visited Denver this week, and
while here was served with warrant
charging violation of an injunction is
sued some three years ago at the in
stigation OF the now defunct Paper
hangers Local Union No 500. About
twenty men still claim to be members
of this organization. but the charter
was taken up and most OF the mem
bers have affiliated with No. 40.
J. R. Dugard is the proud papa of a
T-pound girl which the stork brought to
his home at 1922 Race street last week.
Mrs. Dugard and baby are doing nicely.
Dugard was formerly financial secretary
of Painters Union No. 10
T.. w. Ermentraut has again been
elected secretarytreasurer of the Sign
Writers Union and came to The Bulletin
office this week with a list OF new sub
scribers who had recently joined the
union.