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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

Throughout the country more
attention is being .diTeeted; tothe
consumption --scourge than has
been evident in many years, if, in
deed, ever before. Exchanges have
many death notices from this disease
and physicians are Becoming
alarmed over its ravages. While
the motality rates Of constitutional
diseases within the last ten
years have declined anywhere
from twenty 1--WE ITO fifty per
centum, consumption continues to
claim almost as many victims in
proportion to the population as be-
fore. 1t is one Of the few human
Affections which practically battle
medical skill and science. There is
no specific remedy for it like there
is for diphtheria, which in many
cases may be conquered by anti
toxin. and for several other in
fictitious diseases of more or less
serious nature. The problem has
been thoroughly discussed in all the
large cities of the country. The
learned men considering it have
expressed the opinion that the chief
cause of fear to community from
tuberculosis is the failure of the
afflicted persons and the members
of their families to strictly observe
the laws of sanitation. The ques-
ton which now presents itself, and
the one which is interesting the
medical profession most is as to
what shall be done to awaken those
who care for consumptives to the
responsibility which rests upon
them in this matter. One of the
steps proposed by the medical men
of New York is to authorize an
officer Of the Board of Health Of
any community to enter the homes
of patients thus afflicted and
direct the adoption as we'll as COM
pei the enforcement of such
measures as will prevent the spread
ing of the disease. This method
has many arguments which may Be
advanced to urge its adoption, but
it has features of an Objectionable
nature which must appeal to any
person who has had. relative or
friend die from this disease. Among
other things it will require the
exercise of great care in the selec-
ton of Health Boards. This
organization has been the bane of
existance to residents of small
towns and has been used to make
life burdensome to persons not in
good odor with its members. The
Health Boards are given great
powers now. Any plan proposing
to extend them should be scanned
very carefully.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

appointment as it has not settled in
any way the question of the dom
ination by Mr.. Addicks, Of, Del
aware politics. It's a victory with
a string to it. Mr.. Addicks boasts
that with the assistance of the long
term Senator he will have ma
chine ready to send to the legislature
two years hence class of men who
will elect him Senator to succeed
his enemy Mr.. Ball. If he can
accomplish this he shall have won
great fight, but one which may
not reflect any great credit upon
the State which he will represent.
If Mr.. Addick's pile" holds out,
there is an interesting future for the
voters of Delaware.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
ABANDON MORRIS CANAL
[coNTrNUED FROM PAGE ONE. ]

Bill" which was passed and was APP
proved on March %, 1902. The pur-
pose of the act of last year was to
authorize the Steel Corporation to
convert 5000, 0OO,0 of I per cent. pre-
ferred stock into 5 per cent. second
mortgage bonds. Recent litigation re-
suited favorably to the Steel Corpora
ton. The act of last year was I'M
necessary, and its only effect was to
stipulate restrictive conditions which
did not exist in the general act 1t
was because of the fear that The gen.
eral law did not confer the power
which the Court Of Errors .afterward
said that it did that the 1902 Legisla-
ture was sought by the Steel Corpora,
tion. The repeater now introduced, In
the opinion of r. v Lindabury, who
was counsel for the steel trust in the
Burger case, would not affect the trust
in any way.
Senator Mckee said that the Senate
sitting as a committee Of the whole
would give hearing on the PassaiC
Pollution bill on March II, at 1870 a
M, in the Senate Chamber. Senator
Mckee is preparing several amend,
ments to the bill, some of which, ii
seems safe to say, will be adopted be.
fore the bill receives the Endorsement
of the Senate.
The Automobile bill passed by the
House to-day fixes the maximum
rates of speed at twenty miles an
hour in the rural districts, seven miles
in towns and villages, where the
houses are less than fifty feet apart
and six miles an hour at the intersec.
tions of streets and roads. The six
mile provision is intended to apply
to cities.
The Senate passed a bill making an
appropriation of $500 from the funds
of the State to meet the expenses OF
the celebation of the one hundred
and twenty-fifth anniversary of the
Battle of Monmouth. The celebra-
tion is to take place at Freehold on
June 81, as the reala date Of the an
niversary( June 28) falls on Sunday.
The Senate passed the Voting Ma
chimes bill. 1t also passed the bill
which provides that chancery cham
bers shall be established in Paterson.
Another bill introduced by Senator
Haines authorizes the payment by
the State of 1926 year to dismount-
officers of the National Guard and
Naval Reserve; if mounted, the sum
Of $40 is provided; these sums are to
be applied toward the purchase OF
uniforms and equipments.
The Senate and House adjourned
until Tuesday night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

be termed, whose powers, unless
administered with greatest caution
as wen as independence and
honesty may serve but to
add fuel to the flames Of dis
content already too much i'll evil
dence. The thing needed rs some
scheme whereby the trouble may be
settled before the actual cessation
of work has been ordered and be-
gum.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

On wednesday last the old fourth
Congressional district ceased to ex-
list and its passing witnessed the end
of the term for which Congressman
Flanagan was chosen. Hon. Charles
N. Fowler is now the Representa-
tive of Morris County in Congress.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

The cunning practices OF the
leader of a small coteTie of demo
Gratis have brought about condi-
ton in the Borough Of Madison
which now makes it the plain duty
of every republican there to vote
the straight republican ticket from
top to bottom and reprove the DEM
ocratic managers who, under guise
of . Citizens have placed demo
cratic ticket in the field and have
asked republicans to vote for it.
The so-ca1led " Citizens " ticket of
Madison under close scrutiny is
found to contain the name of one
republican, George w. Downs,
whose interest in the political COM
plexion of the borough is not en-
thusiastic. He is, perhaps not
knowingly, yet nevertheless he is
tool in the hands of portion of the
democrats of that place. Under the
circumstances, if Mr.. Downs is a
republican, it is his urgent duty to
withdraw from the ticket. AS re-
publican he is in bad political COM
pany.
The story of this years expert
ence as the Chronicle learns it is as
follows. 1t has not been uncom-
mon in the history of Madison as
borough to have representatives of
all political parties unite on a ticket
known as the Citizens Ticket. In
deed it was under this arrangement
that Mr.. Albright, the present DEM
ocratic candidate first became Presi-
dent of Madison. Men who have
heretofore been regarded as the
leaders of political thought in Mad
ison this year had agreed that Cit
liens ticket be named, and at the
suggestion, or at least with the ex-
pressed desire of Mr.. Albright him
self, a republican of the highest
character and fitness had been de-
cided upon for that Office. Here
was an opportunity to play politics
of the peanut brand. Certain
men took advantage of it and
brought about a condition which
made it necessary for republicans. to
preserve their self-respect, to nomi-
nate an out-and-out republican
ticket. Then came the sharp work
of the self-appointed democratic
manipulation. "a Z" Citizens )" pri-
mary wasfcalled. What happened ;
The meeting was attended by I25
democrats and less than dozen re-
publicans. These latter were on
hand merely as spectators. A slate
had been prepared and was rushed
along without a hitch. One unen-
thusiastic republican was put on it
as a concession to appearances. This
ticket was made by democrats, is a
democratic ticket, yet fairly repre-
sents but a small portion of the
democrats of that borough. Up to
this point the game was well played
and may have resulted in the cleo
ton of the so-ca1led Citizens ticket.
But scheming grows to be a habit
in some. minds, and habits, especially
cunning ones, are hard to cure. The
mind that planned the game thought
it would be source of strength to
have a democratic primary endorse
this ticket. This step was a great
mistake, for thevery men who made
the candidates as hCitizens en-
dorsed them in the democratic pri-
mary. The issue in Madison is
plain one. 1t is an honest, fearless,
straight republican administration,
or a tricky democratic one, that the
voters must choose between.
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
New ,ffanscontinental Train.

The Great Northern Railway have
inaugurated a new train service that
brings the Puget Sound cities twelve
hours closer to New York, the new
schedule permitting of journey from
coast to coast in something under
ninety-six hours.
Westbound passengers from St.
Paul can now reach Seattle in fifty
nine hours and thirty minutes. The
new train will reach st. Paul from
Seattle in sixty hours Close con-
nections will be made at st. Paul
with east-bound trains bring passen-
gers into Chicago in time to make
connection with the fast eastern
trains and landing them in New York
at the end of the fourth day of travel.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
NEGI6NlAgTzafD

Recently several Hebrews have
purchased farms in Sussex County
and the residents of that section
are viewing with alarm the
situation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
EVERY CHURCH or

supported by voluntary contribution will
be given liberal quantity of the Long.
man & Martinez Pure Paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty seven
years Sales Tens Of Millions of gallons:
painted nearly two million houses under
guarantee to repaint II not satisfactory:
The paint wears for periods up to eighteen
years. Linseed Oil must he added to the
paint. (dOne in two minutes). Actual cost
then about 1925 a gallon. Samples free.
Sold by our agents
Pnillip- Il Dav. Morristou
2. G Henry Bisking Ridge
w X Wilson, Whippany
i. X. Mad, Hanover 5000
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06

Not the Only. nut the Shortest Way.
The reason that the Seaboard Air
Line Railway IS famous train, the Sea-
board Limited, can run from New
York to St. Augustine in twenty-five
hours and thirty-tive minutes is be-
cause the Seaboard is the shortest line
to Florida 1t is 1.-THE Straight Way
South, and this accounts for the fast
schedule of this train and Of the Sea-
board New York Limited on the
homeward journey, which have been a
feature of this seasons tourist travel.
Nevertheless, it takes a fine train, a
good road, and good management to
take heavy Pullman train, to Florida
in little over twenty-four hours.
j. L, Adams, Gent East'n Agt.,
1883 Broadway, New York; G.. b.
Ryan, Gent. Pass'r Agt., Portsmouth,
Wa
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
BE HOOKED A KISS
And Paid $40 to the Fair Kissee for
Doing 1t

Estella Hook, of Middletown, N. Y,
was kissed by Israel Harris, of the
same place. Estella didn't like it and
sued Harris. A jury decided, after
looking at EStella, that it was worth
5000 and gave her verdict for that
amount. The fellow who hooked the
kiss from Mrs. Hook thought that a
fair valuation of the article would be
BIO and sent her check for that
amount. When Estella got her
hooks" on the cash she called it
square. All of which demonstrates
that a jury values kiss that they
didn t havelat higher price than the
parties who knew all about it. 80 +.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
A Foxy County.

IL cost Sussex county $3.50 for fox
oounties and the fees of Justices for per
forming the duties in relation thereto
required by law.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-03-06
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND,
AND VAsHINGTUN.

Six-Day Tour via IsennsNTvania Rail-
road.
THE first personally cOnducted tomH
to Old Point Comfort, Richmond and
Washington via the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad for the present season will
leave New York and Philadelphia on
SatllHUiay, March A.
Tickets, including Transportation
meals en- route III both directions,
transfers of passengers and baggage.
hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort Richmond, and Washington.
and carriage ride about Richmond in
fact every necessary expense for a
period OF six days will be4sold at rate
of $1,000 from New York, Brooklyn
and Newark: 1874 80 from Trenton:
1873 90 from Philadelphia, and propon-
tionate rates from otherstatiDnss.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY..
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only
including luncheon on going trip, one
and thnee-fourths days board at Cham
berlin Hotel, and good, toreturn dimec t
by regular trains within six days, will
be sold in connection with this tour at
rate of $17.00 from New York; Sl5-5O
from Trenton; Sl4.50 from Philadel-
phia, and proportionateA rates. from
other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents: Tourist Agent
263 Fifth Avenue, New York: A Court
Street, Brooklyn; 789 Broad Street,
Newark, N. j., Oh Geo.. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station. Philadelphia.
o6si2
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WILL FIGHT IN cALIFoRNIA,
Corbett and Jeffriss are Matched TO
a SEQ" In June OF. July.

Jim" Jeffries and sJim' Corbett
are going to have another champion-
ship fight. They met in New York on
Sunday and arranged for 1t. They
agreed to fight twenty'or twenty-five
rounds in California during June OF
July before the club giving the largest
purse, which is not to- be less than
S25. 600
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six-Day Tour via IsennsMIvania Rail-
road.
The Washington times., 1903-03-06
SHARKEY AND AUNROE
WILL FIGHT At BUTTE
Accept an Offer of $4,000
From the Mining Town.

NEW YORK. March 6.-The battle be-
tween Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe.
which was arranged few weeks ago. will
be decided at Butte. Mon. next sumner.
The purse OF SIC. 900 which the Broadway
Athletic Club OF that city offered has
been accepted by both men. and all that
is necessary now 10 make the fight FIX
ture is for the club to post a forfeit and
the men 10 sign articles Of agreement.
The DugiIists announce that they will do
this as soon as the papers arrive. The
articles have already been drawn Up By
the clubs matchmaker.
Sharkey and Munroe have already post
ed torfeits and have asked the club to put
up s.. 900. the same to be divided equally
between the men should anything crop
up whereby the mill cannot be held Ac-
corciHg 10 present schedule. the fight
will be decided in July. possibly on the
ith- This would give the miners in that
part Of the country a holiday and insure
a good attendance.
Munroe has been doing some light
work, but will not settle down 10 hard
training until a month before the battle.
His theatrical engagements will not OK
pire until late in May. 1t is estimated
that Munroe has made al least 5000
since he jumped into prominence by
staying four rounds with Champion JEFF
fries.
Sharkey, who is always in fair shape.
is going 70 train zealOusly for Munros-
He regards the miner as tough PROPOSE
ton and realizes that another defeat viii
put him out OF the game forever
SharEey viii secure quarters in Butte,
and will leave for the West in six weeks
The Washington times., 1903-03-06
GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
ANNUAL ELECTION
Col. L. F. Denny, Chevy Chase, Presi-
dent-Maryland Well Represented.

The annual meeting and election Of
officers for the ensuing year OF the
Golf Association Of Maryland and the
District Of Columbia. was held last
night at the Hotel Gordon
The officers elected were as follows
President. Col. F. L. Denny. Chevy
Chase CLUB; vice president. y Winslow
William. Elkridge Fox Hunting Club
secretary, Roswell w. Graves. Sudbrooll
Park Golf Club. treasurer. Frederick
r. Parks. Columbia Golf Club; mem
bers OF executive committee. Dwigh-
F. MalIery. Baltimore Country Club.
Reports II the secretary and treasurer
showed the association 10 be in a -four
fishing condition. The secretary reported
the winners OF the first annual tourna-
ment. which was held on the course Of
the Baltimore Country Club, as follows.
Dr. L. L. Harlan. Columbia Golf Club
winner of Qualification Cup.
John ID. Reynolds. jr., Baltimore Coun-
try Club, winner Of championship OF
the association.
B. Warren Corkran, Baltimore Coun-
try Club, winner OF Runner-ap CUP
oliver Perrin. Baltimore Country Club.
winner OF Baltimore Evening News Cup
+. II. Duff. Columbia Golf Club. win
Her OF Handicap Cup
The Washington times., 1903-03-06
WASHINGTON OPENS At
HOME WITH NEW YORK
Local Club Well Favored In
Playing Schedule.

NEW YORK. March 6.-The American
League magnates met in New York yes
terday in response to a call from Presi-
dent Ban Johnson and. after a confer
ence lasting an hour, the playing SEIZED
ule for the forthcoming season was
adopted
Washington Jared particularly well in
this respect, as her dates are all that
can be desired. opening on the home
grounds on April % for a series OF four
games.
As the New York team is a new
conner into American League ranks.
composed OF many favorites seen here in
the past. a record breaking crowd viii
doubtless turn out to extend warm ana
hearty greeting 10 the new born club
The home team will be in Philadelphia
May 90. Decoration Day and. as the
Quaker City is one OF the best ball
towns on the globe. again Washington
is fortunate in this assignment.
July 1 will be spent In Detroit. Tom
Lotus home town. and again a large
attendance may be expected.
Boston viii be the attraction in this
city on Labor Day. September I. and. as
the Beaneaters are ever a big drawing
card. the clubs Golfers may reasonabl
be expected 10 be comfortably filled on
that occasion
President Johnson still contends that
he has secured rounds within the lin
its OF Manhattan but will not make the
location public until tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-03-06
ARTHUR REDFERNS HIGH
TRIBUTE TO MCCHESNEY
Little Jockey Says Smathers' New Horse Is One of
the OrandeSt Ever.

know him too. I tell you. I rode him
several times this winter. and in fact
rode him in the last race he won in New
Orleans His staying powers are won
derful. AID he is as game as a lion"
Again, he was asked II he thought
100000 too high price for him. Redfern
said. Il should say not: he will win
more than that in his stakes this sea
son rode him not long ago. carrying
l32 pounds and I tell you he never felt
it.. He fairly romped along, even with
that imDost
In the Christmas stakes. I also rode
him" Arthur said. and despite the fact
was pocketed until the stretch was
reached. when I did get an opening and
called on him. he let out a burst Of
speed that beat anything ever saw. do
ing the last eighth in IL seconds. and
twenty or more watches were on him.
too"
In the event of match with HermIs.
Arthur said he could see nothing but Nc
Chesney.
Redeem said he also rode the coli
Dick Bernard. Smathers' latest purchase
and IN him ne thinks the former patron
VI tLOtteis mas WOTlQ Dedler. heQ-
fern paid a glowing tribute TO Smathers'
horse sense" and thinks the running
turf is gaining a patron well to be proud
of in him.
The little jockey says ne has not Wis
tied the Benning track yet. because he
did not care TO be out OF reach in case
his mother called for him. as her
welfare TO him now is everything.
Arthur says he has been assured by
Mr. Whitney that he can ride for him
abroad next year il he wants TO. but
he told him as long as he can earn a
comfortable salary" on this side OF
the water that America is quito good
enough for him
Also quartered at the Lincoln IS
George Bar!Jel. whose string is at Ben
ming. Many spirited arguments accrue
when he and Arthur talk horse. and
the yoUngster rarely comes of second
best.
The Washington times., 1903-03-06

Playing on the sidewalk in front OF the
Hotel Lincoln a Tenth and II Streets
yesterday afternoon was a group OF lit
tie boys. One bright-eyed little chap
with a sweet. winsome face. denoting
both character. intelligence. and refine
ment. was busily engaged spinning 4
top.
4 second glance was hardly necessary
to prove that the merriest OF this merry
little group was the boy with the top.
who was none other than Arthur Red
fern. one Of Americas premier jockeys.
whose yearly earnings closely approx
mate $50. coo.
There is nothing in the boys appear
ance suggestive OF the race track In
manner be is quite as gentle aud mod
est. and. indeed. more so. than the aver
age youngster of his years reared in the
lap of luxury and in an environment OF
gentle breeding
Arthur's mother is stilI quite i'll a,
the Columbia Hospital. and when The
Times man inquired for her a shade
fitted across the lads face. and IL was
plain to see that his heart is in the
right place.
Iva MS MS ADpS anu MS play ma LeS,
Arthur consented to a brief horse
chat"
Concerning his own plans. he said:
You know l am under contract TO ".
G. Whitney and was due in New York
or down at the Bay CSheepsheadI. on
March /. but my mothers health is far
more 10 me than all the contracts in the
world. and here 1 stay until she is out
OF danger"
Continuing, he said his father is anx-
ious TO bring his horses here. and will
do so providing he can get stable accom-
modations at Benning. in which event.
he. OF course. would ride all Of his en-
tries.
When asked by The Times report or
what his opinion OF McChosney IS. Arthur
waxed enthusiastic. and said. 'McChes-
ney? Why one OF the grandest and gam
est horses. I have ever known. and I
The Washington times., 1903-03-06
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
CONTEST NOW ASSURED
Great Britain Again Formally ChaI-
lenges for the Davis Trophy.

BOSTON. Mass. March 6.-Another
international cup contest is assured for
next summer through the announcement
by Secretary Presbrey. Of the United
States National Lawn Tennis Associa-
tion. that Great Britain had formally
challenged for the Davis trophy. en-
blematic OF international lawn tennis
supremacy. This will be the third at
tempt OF Great Britain to secure this
trophy
The challenge comes from Secretary
Newburn. Of the English Lawn Tennis
Association, in behalf OF Great Britain.
The Davis trophy is now held by the
United States Lawn Tennis Association.
having been successfully defended last
year by the American team composed OF
Larned. Whitman. Ward. and Davis
against r F. Doherty. H. L. Dohertv.
and Dr. Joshua PIN The contest this
summer will consequently take place
in this country.
The challenge will be acted upon by
the executive committee OF the United
States National Lawn Tennis Associa-
ton. which meets in New York on
March 13. at the Waldorf-Astoria. All
details as TO the time and place Of the
contest viii be in the hands OF a chaI-
lenge committee. which will be appoint
ed 10 make such arrangements in con-
nection with a committee representing
Great Britain. The makeup OF the
teams will hot be known until shortly
before the contest.