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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
Her Papa's Idol.

The Due T Amale- Your parents put
no constraint upon your choice of a
husband?
Miss Kathryn Higgins (of Omaha)-
Oh dear, mol Papa gives me cart blanch
in the matter of expensel Detroit
Journal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
The WINDOWS.

81 wonder why your neighbor put so
many blind windows in this new
house?"
Gas a sort of confession, suppose,
that the house had poor site. Rich
mond Dispatch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21
INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT.

Kindling wood per cord. So 90; per barrel.
rs cents; per five barrels, $l.00.
Hard Wood for Open Fires-Oak, s.. 90 per
cord Apple, 5000 per cord; Hickory. Sli.0O
per cord.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-04-21

A8- Loans Negotiated on Mortgages on
Real Estate. Titles Examined Valuations
Appraised by Committees of the Board OF
Directors. Acts as Agent in the Purchase and
Sale of Real Estate.
William B. Skidmore, President.
Willard w. Cutler. Vice-Pres. and Counsel.
Augustus l.. Revere. Sec'y and Treasurer.
pIREoToRs.-Eugene s. Burke, Guy Minton,
William B. Skidmore, Willard w. Cut
Ter. Charles E. Noble, George W. Sickle
Augustus L. Revere, Henry f. Taylor
Paul Revere, John H. Capstick.
Agent for the Garfield Properties in Madison
Avenue and Normandie Park.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08
COLUMBIA DRAWING AWAY.

Shortly before IL O'Clock the Columbia got
her sails trimmed TO her satisfaction and be-
gan to draw away as she did early In the nasco
OF Thursday At noon she was four lengths in
front OF her rival and increasing the distance
every time her bow rose and fell on the long
waves OF the ocean. Tho crews OF both chal-
lenRer and defender were seated in a row on
the decks and formed line which extended
from mast to taffrail. The wind dropped a bit,
and the spinnaksrs bellied in and out Still
the yachts were making fine headway. though
rolling heavily in the sea. Tho parade moved
at about eight miles an hour. Finally the
Shamrock's sails attracted the wind and they
filled out full. She Immediately drew up on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08

starting line AZ 1880 the Shamrock began TO
send up her club topsail from the deck. After
hauling II stiff above the gaf and sailing around
awhile to test IL the sail evidently found want
ing in some particular. for II was hauled down
again Another one slightly larger was sent up
in It's place. The preparatory signal had been
sounded before this last sail was securely set
At 1888 the Columbia hauled down her working
topsails which Yerc still in stops and started club
topsail from the deck. These are difficult sails to
handle under any circumstances. and were particu
larry hard TO set yesterday account of the high
wind and rough SEQ. Fifteen minutes and more
were required to get the sails properly fixed aloft
The preparatory signal would have been fired at
10;45 o'clock, which would allow the racers to
start at IL. but Commodore Morgan and his flag
ship Corsair not on the scene at that time, 80
the firing OF the gun and the hosting Of the red
balls was delayed until he showed up. Finally,
at ll:05 o'clock tho first gun doomed, at 1l:l5 the
warning signal sounded and at 4 20 the Columbia
and Shamrock were notified that they were privil
eyed to begin their race
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08
III III Ut III TIT TT Ut TIT Ut TTT WI
BRAINS ARE :
B uiIt
From certain kinds of :
Food
Ora p EN- uts
Furnish Ii. :
How to Make Nervous People.

America has become a land OF nervous
emotionalists. largely owing TO our sins
against the distetic health laws OF nature.
only outdoor exercise in a cold climate
would enable vigorous individuals OF our
species to digest tho viands forced upon ali
mentary organs euieebled by Sedentary occu-
paticns." writes DR., Felix Oswald.
Brain workers must have different food than
day laborers. because brain work uses up
parts OF the brain and nervous centres. whila
physical labor uses up other parts OF the body.
food for brain workers has been prepared by
scientific food makers and called Grape-Nuts.
II is a pure. natural food made from selected
parts OF field grains known to contain the maj
ural phosphate OF potash and other elements
used by the system in rebuilding and repair
ing tho brain and nerve centres This food -
skilfully cooked at the factory and 10 read I"
be served instantly, either cold with cream. Or
as hot breakfast dish with hot milk or cream
poured over it, All nrst-class grocers sell
Grape-N Nuts. and the Postum Co. at Battle
Crock. Mich. manufacture the food.-Adv'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08

When We see young woman go out to
meet fate that way it brings to mind the
Frenchman's saying of the Charge of
the Light Brigade. :" 1t was magnificent
but it was not war" 1t is magnificent
to see the young girl face the future SO
fearlessly, but it is not life. No Young
woman is ready for married life unless
her physical condition isup to the stand
ard of marriage, in the health of all the
delicate womanly organs, and rarely is
that the case.
Young women entering upon the
state of marriage will find no friend so
helpful as DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. ltgives vigor and elasticity to the
organs peculiarly feminine, prevents the
drains that ruin the health, and makes
the ordeal of motherhood so easy that it
Is practically almost painless
AT an early stage of married life" writes
Mrs Flora Arm, OF Dallas, Jackson Co., Mo, IT
was greatly bothered with painful periods, also
n troublesoms. drain which rendered ME very
weak and unht for work OF any kind became
30 thin there was nothing left Of me but skin aud
bone. My husband became alarmed and got rue
a bottle of Favorite Prescription Af(cr he
saw the wonderful effects OF that one he got inc
two more, and after used those up there was no
more pain and ! began to gain in flesh very
rapidly"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser answers every question. II is sent
free on receipt of al one-cent stamps to
pay the cost of mailing only. For the
cloth bound edition send 81 stamps. Adj
dress Dr. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08

Much Money wagered at Hotels, Barrooms
and Poolronms.
The effect Of the third futile attempt to bring
n between the Columbia and Shamrock 10 a
decision had another stimulating effect on the
hackers Of the Shamrock. With each fzzle the
number and courage of the challenger's supporters
has increased,
The prospect OF decisive race which the brisk
morning breeze held out yesterday had notice
able effect on the betting, aud speculation was
lively before and during the contest at all uptow n
resorts.
The biggest bet recorded was made in the small
hours Of the morning at Martins where Markey
Mayer, who had been commissioned to place
81, 100 on the Shamrock closed deal with Honest
John Kelly. He obtained odds OF TO ) for his
customers
AT the Deavan the betting opened at 10 to =
and at those figures Tom O'Rourkc placed $500
on the Columbia with Tom Lee the Australian
bookmaker, who has been accepting all the tempt.
ing odds offered against the Shamrock After
the result Of the came in on the ticker 8 to 4
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08

ward. Pretty women who had tripped down
the gang plank two hours before looking
spick and span were led into the cabins look
ing as miserable as they felt. The decks be-
came less crowded as the day wore on. until at
last only the hardened old salts remained.
Lunch is ready In the after cabin!" the
steward cried at noon.
Lead the way! just watch usl Hope tho
walters are in good trim" exclaimed the
hungry men OF the sea.
Lunch! Oh. mercy on us! Take 1t away"
came the wall OF the ones who would have
given anything it the world to be on dry land.
A fine view OF Columbia and Shamrock was
afforded as they bore down upon the stake
boat The fleet Of steamers was q sight for
those who love marine pictures. With smoke
curling into the blue sky and huls swaying
back and forth in the seaway. the passenger
boats crowded to the rails came along in
stately array on both sides OF the yachts.
though at most respectful distance. sham
rocks advantage made tho watchers feel
blue 1t looked then as II the yachts would
finish within tho time limit
We are beaten to q certainty" exclaimed
former Police Inspector Alexander Williams
whose eyes were glued to pair Of long field
glasses: Shamrock is better handled and is
the faster boat
When the boats rounded the marx almost
simultaneously there was reaction and
cheer went ny from the Republics hurricane
deck for the American yacht.
The Reru bile was Kept al such an angle that
/ inside of ten minutes tho Columba appeared
to be far ahead. but whom she steamed ahead
until sho was on "A plane with the flyers II was
seen that there was little difference between
them.
NO race !" the boat officials announced at
4:2O O'Clock. for they knew at That time the
yachts could not finish. ana the Republic was
headed for home. One Of the most disap-
pointed passengers was George Herrick
Duggan OF Montreal. whose boats for four sue
cessive years have retained the Seawanhaka-
COrinthian ANAL boat trophy against Ameru-
can challenges Mr., DuGgan had to leave for
Canada last night without seeing a real race.
The Excursion Fleet Making Concessions.
The excursion fleet is beginning to anticipated
falling of in attendance for the coming races
and is cutting rates The managers OF the CO.
lumbia announce that, should there be race
made within tho time limit on Tuesday next, ths
coupons held by passengers on that day will DO
good for ticket on the next day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08
BOTH ARE sATIsFIED.
Sir Thomas Pleased with Shamrock and
. MIR. Iaelin SAYS His Boat Sailed Wen.

The steam yacht Erin. with Sir Thomas Lip
ton and a crowd OF his friends on board. ran
into the Horseshoe az soon as possible after
the race. and then the tug Volunteer. which is
acting rs a tender on the Erin. went along side.
and the guests who were to return to tho city
boarded the tug. Sir Thomas Upton stood on
the tugs rail and shook hands with each guest
az he departed and then when all were on
board the visitors gave three cheers for the
host. the TUG footed her whistle three times
and started for the city. Sir Thomas Upton
was seen by . reporter for THE BUN. He
seemed tired and rather disappointed at the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08
ON BOARD THE REPUBLIC.
Choppy Sea Made 1t Unpleasant for
Those not Used to 1t.

~ S0S IL Snpleukant Tor
Those not Used to 1t.
There was another disappointed crowd on
board tho steamer Republic. chartered by the
New York Yacht Club. When the journey be-
gan yesterday morning. there was every pros
pect OF a race. and the NAUTICAL experts were
correspondingly happy Tho veteran yachts
mon. toERod out for heavy weather. rolled
about the decks and rubbed their hands in
Elaeful expectation Of tho sport to come. Tho
landsmen and the women were happy too. but
that was because they were not aware OF what
was In store for them.
White caps in the upper bay became big
rollers below the Narrows. The steamer be-
gan to pitch and toss. while many pale faces
were to be seen.
At the lightship the Republics pilot got tho
boat into the trough Of the sea and tho way
she rolled hurried matters in the sea sick
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08
II coming events cast their shadows
before" those shadows on the bind

presag,e a we'd
, ding in t h e
} near future.
The youn &
! lady may even
be ''all ready"
to marry, that
is, she thinks
} s h e 8 call
ready y for her
tro Sse aus
prepared, the
: !" trip" h as
been planned,
and the house
. picked out and
Fl..-.At:.,t
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-08

Shamrock gained on the first mark 20 sec
onds. Columbia allows Shamrock 8 8 seconds
In thirty miles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
RETAIL CLERKS ORGANIZE.

a meeting of the Retail Clerks was
held last night at the residence OF Mr..
Thomas Nolan, on Middle street, to
form a branch of the National Retail
Clerks Association. A. temporary or
ganization was perfected and the fol-
lowing officers elected: /. ". Shea,
president: Otis Beaton. secretary; w. I.
Talley. treasurer
A committee was appointed to secure
a hall for the next NEE ting, to be held
next Tuesday evening. The place OF
meeting will be announced later.
Z One of the principal objects of the as
ISOLATION is to secure shorter hours now
being enjoyed by Norfolk and other
cities.
Many applications for membership
were received and it was decided to
hold open the charter list for a few
days SO that all others who desire can
make application and become charter
members.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
CROP CONDITIONS.
DRoUGIFrY CONDITIONS IN THE
SOUTHERN STATES.
tBy Telegraph to virsinian-Pllotl

tBy Telegraph to virsinian-P iotl
Washington. Sept oG.-Following is
the Weather Bureaus weekly summary
of crop conditions:
No rain having fallen over a large
part of the Southern States. the
droughsy conditions Of the previous
week continue in that section Rain Is
also needed over portions of Illinois,
Iowa, Nebraska and in the Southern
Rocky Mountain region. Throughout
the central and northern portions OF
the country and on the Pacific Coast
the weather conditions have been gen.
orally favorable for maturing crops and
for farm work. Except over portions OF
Pinar del Rio. Havana and Santa Clara
provinces, much needed and copious
general rains have fallen in Cuba prov
Ing of inestinable value to all crops and
putting the soil in excellent condition
for planting.
The corn crop has experienced gene
rally favorable weather conditions dur
Ing the week. In the States of the
Ohio Valley and Lake Region a large
part OF the crop is cut, and come husk-
ing has been done. AS previously
started, the reports indicate that late
corn has failed to develop we'll in the
Central Valleys and Southern Sta tes.
The absence OF rain on the Pacific
Coast has been favorable for the COM
pletion OF grain harvet and for thrash
ing in Washington and Oregon. where
the reportS continued 70 chow Tho
damage from August rains is much less
than was expected.
Under favorable weather conditions
cotton picking has made rapid progress.
Nearly the whole of the crop is omen.
and the bulk has been gathered over a
large part of the cotton region. The
marked features OF this seasons crop
are premature opening early gathers
Ing. and very short top crop, the
latter In some sections being a. COM
plete failure.
The tobacco crop has been cut and
housed, EXCEPT over limited areas in
Virginia and North Carolina. where
cutting will be completed by October
LIST. The weather of the past week has
been generally favorable for curing.
Excellent progress has been made
during the week with blowing and fall
seeding in the Ohio Valley. Middle At
lantic States and New England. but
generally throughout the Southern
states and in The Upper mississippi
Valley the soil has been too dry, and
slow progress with ths work has been
made. In the Ohio Valley and Middle
Atlantic States early sown grain is
terminating finely
Note.-This is the last weekly issue OF
the climate and crop bulletin for the
season Of 1899. Until the opening Of the
--'son, the bulletin will be issued
monthly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
NEWS AND TEEdRAPd oNf

blown up yesterd NY as was expected
the contractor having d led stoS raise
and beach her. y y
& AZ bright boy can find employment 10
a retail store by addressing r. at
this Office. 81 Sss n 81 sst
sAttentionifs called to; ad. OF store and
residence on High street. See adj
= Mr. L.. B. Wood and bride, Of South
ampton county, arrived In; the city last
might and are stopping with Mr.. Woods
brother, corner of Dinwiddie and Cos
umbia street. They will be entertained
by their friends. ID.
The final game OF the championship
series for the benefit of the Kings
Daughters Will be played on Thursday.
the 2Stli.$ between Atlantic City and All
American at Columbia Park.
Governor Russell and STAFF came
down on the S. A. L. last night and took
the Bay Line steamer for Baltimore,
from which city they will go to New
York.
Mr.. VIM. Smith, engineer of the
steam fire engine Virginia, received a
telegram yesterday afternoon about 80
o'clock from the La France Engine Co.,
which stated that the engine was ship
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
l.!!EAS s|GAIHEREQEAEREIA ADz THElE
scontInuea froml PAGE .Tlen..ll I


doubt rs increase. M It shows q that the
3scho OILS are growing in popularity . II BIZ
.sNE The Ladies Aid Society Of theS Pori,
SNIl9rfolk Baptist Church will serve q
grand supper at Harper,s new store.
i I'M ediate lyS on the car line, Thursday.
beginning at. S O. clock. Come out and
help o. good cause. a 81 (.; "a
The Misses Arlington, Gray and
1 Mathews left sterday. for Wa shington
ito spend some time. .s5
Sss 81 I've hat trimmers are wanted i'm
$mediately at Corpman 6 Il NfcIIughs
store, High street. "a
AZ negro man attempted to steal a
bolt Of goods in5 front !. Of q dry goods
store on High street last night, but he
WAS run off before he had the oppor-
| tunlt y.4& - NJ: I; II,
": Mr. r. D. IS Guy advertises for FIVE
girls to make paper bags See ad. and
i apply as directed
4 The ferry boat Manhassett was not
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
BE 3, / : e, /, III ! Z.

s The sunken ferry boat Manhassett
In the stream or Thomas ship rail-
way, which has been menace to
naNigatton, Will be raised by Capt. w.
III. French. of this place. and placed on
the Berkeley flats near the Chestnut
street ferry dock for sale. Some time
ago when sealed bids were received by
the government to blow up and remove
the steamer, MIR. c. w. Johnston, of
Philadelphia, was the successful bid
der, but was unable to secure pontoons
ana ether wreck!ng gear, in this hsrbor,
and after investigation, he turned the
work over to Capt. French, who will
begin operations next Monday Mr.. G.
t. Johnston, his son, was in town yes
terday adjusting the matter.
Ondertaker j. II. Williams lost a
very fine morse yesterday evening. Tho
animal was taken sick late In the at
ternoon and died about three hours
later.
Miss Luna Fitz, of Sumter, S. c., is
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. W. II. Han
cock. on Berkeley avenue.
Mrs. ]. w. Perkins. formerly of this
place. but now OF Richmond, Is the
guest OF friends in town.
Mr.. Bert Barnard, night operator at
the Berkeley Southern States telephone
exchange. and Mr. Allen Kelley, left
yesterday evening for New York to
Joltt III LIE 1OsMcy, sMcICUTIfc-
Mr.. J. L. Mercer, of Elizabeth CITY.
N. c.. was. in town yesterday.
Mr.. C. b. White has added 4 new
boiler and engine tc his wood mill, at
the foot OF Main street.
Hattie. the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Mcginnie, is quite Ill with
diphtheria, at their home, on Eleventh
street
Mr.. Eva Etherldge. who has been on
a. visit in the home of Mr.. Hall, left
yesterday for her home, in Elizabeth
City.
Miss Jennie Perry is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. G. L. Thompson. on Berk-
ley avenue.
Mrs. S. Is. Hoze is quite sick at her
home, on Lee street extended.
Miss Lola M. RoEerson, OF Peters
burg, Is the guest of Mrs. E. T. Drew
ny. No. 81 Liberty street.
Mr.. W. A. Jackson. OF South Nor
folk, returned yesterday afternoon from
business trip in Eastern North Caro-
lima.
See advertisement in this issue for
sealed bids for $4,000 town improve
mcnt bonds
The four masted schooner Fannie c.
Brown is undergoing repairs at the
Thomas shipyard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
OFF FOR ROANOKE.

The independent Steam Fre-Enginc
Company. thirty-five strong, left yes
terday via the Norfolk and Western
railroad. on r. special train. for Roam
oke. to attend the Fremen's Conven-
tion In that city and "a take pnrt In
the parade. They were accompanied
by the Annex Hose Comp ny of the
county, and Il number OF delegates
from both city and county. They reach
ed Roanoke about dark last night and
were warmly received.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
THE PRIZE FIGHTERS.
PETER MAHER WHIPS CALIFoR-
MA HEAVY WEIGHT.
(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
New York, Sept. 2s.-Seven thousand
persons saw Peter Maher knock out Joe
Kennedy. the California heavy weight
in the second round in the Lenox Ath-
letic Club arena tonight. Before the
fight the betting was to on Maher.
but his victory was even easier than
his friends had expected. The knock
out blow which Mahcr delivered was
practically double left swing and hook
on the jaw. following a right hand
swing on the opposite side Of the jaw
Kennedy fell as IL hit with an axe, and
though he was unable to regain his
feet within the allotted ten seconds, he
reeupersted very quickly and walked to
his dressing room within two minutes
after he was foered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27

ped yesterdny m rning and would ar
rive here nextSNfonday or Tuesday.
s Portsnout his eleven hnd fine prac-
5tices game last night on the: Shamrock
ball gropnds. near the gas house. The
boys under Frank Farley's training are
getting In fine physical condition. which
makes Manager Gerlse and Captain
Parrish CORES pondlngly happy.
}3lS Fourth street. Mr.. Amos Weston,
son of Mr.. Yirginius Weston. will lead
to the altar Miss Edna Saunders. Rev.
/ r. B. Dggleston will perform the cere-
mony. q S -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
Imror.ant nnMrrptcx n.oision.
fBy Telegraph to virslnIsn. pilot,

Dubuque. Ia. Sept. 2s.-Judse shiras
to-day established q precedent in bank
ruptcy law. He held that one member
of a firm can flo petition and have
other members declared bankrupt Il
good and sufficient eause is given. II
the party alleged TO be bankrupt does
not contest then the prayer Of the Pc
titioner will be granted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
OBSTRUCTIVE EARTHQUAKES
ey LIVES pHSpRcrHD
IN TN9rA.
(Ey TeleEr.ph to vlrxInIaa-rllot.l

(Ey Telegraph to vlrkIniaa-P llet.y
ealsutta, September .s-Ne. raia has
faiisn since last reports IN ths vicinity
OF prrdeelins. In the lower Himalya.
where On Sunday night great datfags
was wrought and many persona were
slides. During last night several other
landsllSes occurred. The Phool Bazaar
wae completely overwhelmed and 8 e0
DsrEeas leEt thsirl lives, @ ~
AZ faxssaebustes twen one bodies
Rave tssn reesgeraa. Esd Il u kAiieyed
that twenty others have sarished,
occurred. iz.St Y ~ ~
Itandslides have also eeoNsrsd q 4 1:
MurTneh, and there, too, several sIy5ero.
killed. s. s. 81 ys ,s3s Ia
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
nIe nfninyera

fBy T.!esrssh to virsirian-rilst,
Detroit, Mioh., SEPT. 2s.-Frssiasst
Of the Detroit Western
League Club, this afternoon eensum-
me- ted . sale to thu st. Louis National
League Club OF Pitcher Thomas, Catch
er Buelew and Third Easeman billiard.