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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Seventeen parcels, improved and IN
improved, representing the estate OF the
late Sarah r. Blundon. have been sold
privately TO Laura V. Damn The prop
erty is located on both sides OF Thirty
asth Street. above L. The price is said
to have been near $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
ICE ON POTOMAC.

The Potomac at Georgetown is covered
with ice from six TO eight inches thick.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and
Little River are also frozen over Skat-
ing is prevented however. by several
inches of snow upon the surface
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
Delaney to Persuade.
johnson Popular.
LIGHTING COMPANY
LOSES TO CLERKS

The Clerks made the Lighting Com
pany boys look cheap. I'm the Railway
Relief Association Bowling League last
night, winning he full set, each game
by a large margin. The Lighting Com
pany broke a record by having eight
men on its team. Consequently its work
was inconsistent. Whitney, the leagues
best bowler carried off high single non
ors. with scores OF 222 and 19I. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
= THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN =
DIR. FuRGusON BREACHES.

The Rev. DR. Furguson, pastor of IVES
ley Chapel. preached last night at the
Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church. the occasion being the union re
vival services. which have been in prog
ress at the church foC the past iva
weeks A number OF conversions are
taking place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
NO BOND ALLOWED.

No bond was allowed by Assistant
District Attorney Mullowny in the Police
Court today in the case Of Anna Bell. a
negress. charged with violating section
500 of-the District code, covering mai
uractice She was remanded TO jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
information for Fishermen

The condition Of the water at Great
Fails is still cloudy. registering IS.
Reports from Hbrpers Ferry state the
Potomac and Shenandoah are both
cloudy at that point. the water regis
terinR IS.
The Potomac is covered with a thin
sheet OF ice. which prevents fishing for
the present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
THREE BASEBALL LEADERS OF THE COUNTRY
pv PREDICT GREAT SEASON FOR NATIONAL GAME
TURF MEN HONOR
v. c. WHITNEY
Flags at Half-Mast at New
Orleans Track.
HIS SON WILL TAKE CHARGE
After a Year or So He Is to Handle
Stable-Benning Stakes
to Close.

NEW YORK, Feb. Alt was said on
good authority that no horse belonging
TO w. c. Whitney would be run in that
name this year. and that If IL was de-
cided not to sell the big stable IT would
be conducted in the name of the West
bury Stable or that OF Sydney Paget.
II the horses are retained they will
be entered in overnight events and
stakes that have not yet closed. but
otherwise they will be barred under the
rules of racing from such notable
events as the Brooklyn, Suburban, and
Brighton handicaps.
Son to Succeed.
1t is the general opinion among turf
men that after year has passed Harry
Payne Whitney will take charge OF the
stable and the horses VIII run In his
name
Mr.. Whitney is an enthusiastic turf
man, and ii would be a matter OF geaer-
al regret IL he should decide not to con-
tnue in the footsteps of his father.
with whom he has been so closely as
ISOLATED. especially in racing affairs
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. &C. S. Bush,
president Of the Crescent City Jockey
Club. who Is on his way back from Chi
cago. where he attended the meeting of
flags at the race track dropped to half
mast out OF respect for the late WI
liam c. Whitney.
There was not a man at the track
VINO Gid not declare that American
racing had lost the best friend IL ever
had, and that his loss was irreparable
Loss to the Turf.
Racing interests of all kinds" said
wen-known Eastern turfman, from
the breeding Of horses to the owner
ship of race tracks, have dropped in
value fully 20 per cent in consequence
OF the death of this generous patron
Inc men from the East who knew Mr.
hltney personally had little heart fol
the sport yesterday, and although the
number OF books showed an Increase
the volume OF play showed shrinkage
The attention of horsemen is called Il
the fact that entries for the first anE
second Benning spring handicaps vii
close on February 16. The first, witt
1900 added. is at six furlongs, and tn,
second. with 81 800, at seven furiongs
The weights Will be made public OF
March j, and the events viii be run owe
the new Columbia course. On the sam,
date entries for the richest two-year- ol,
stakes 10 be decided at Washington. tn,
Grand Consolation. with 5000 added
VIII also close.
Closing Postponed.
The Jockey Club, incidentally. ha
postponed the closing or entries for tn
Dixie and Vestal Stakes Of 1905 until tn
spring or early summer Of next year in
stead OF eighteen months before the run
ming Of these events.
II Is said that the improved track con
ditions at Benning this year will insur
much better racing than prevailed Their
last year and will induce many owners
who have hitherto held aIOof to spor
their colors in sight OF the washington
Monument
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
PHILADELPHIA WINS
FROM WASHINGTON

The Philadelphia and Washington
teams met i'm the Plate Printers Bowl
ing League last night, and the Quaker
won each of the three
games rolled by large margins. Carroll
made one Of the best scores recorded in
this organization this season, in the sec
ond game when he Knocked over 10
pins. His was the only single over 200
The scores
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
MISS GROSS IMPROYEp.

Miss Jennie Gross. of Thirty-seventh
and n Streets northwest. who has beel
confined TO her home for several weeks
bv illness. was reported this morning u
be much improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
URELL RIFLES SCORE
VICTORY OVER HEARSTS
Basketball Game Ends so to s-vernon
Throws Fourteen Goals.

The Urell Rifles scored a decisive vic
tory over the Hearst Rifles in game of
basketball I'm the National Guard
League last night by the score of so
10 s. The Hearsts never had look-in
with their shifty opponents. The Urells
scored almost at Will, and had they
wanted TO. exert themselves could have
run the score up higher. The work
OF Vernon was the feature Of the game.
He broke the seasons record by scoring
fourteen goals. The lineup:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04

AT last the recalcitrant California
Baseball League has been brought into
line by the National Association of Pro
fessional Baseball Clubs This move OF
the Eastern league forebodes cut
in salaries for many ball players. Ac-
cordins TO the agreement With the Call
fornia League, the latter is not allowed
to take any players signed in the East,
and vice versa. This Will stop contract
jumping From now on. II a magnate
says yes. it's yes; and If he says no.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
UrelI Rifles
Hearst Rifles.

Hunt. Ernest. B......Peck, Dennis
Goals from field-Uren Rifles. %.
Hearst Rifles, a. Referee-Mr. Ross.
Timers-Messrs. Collins and Drager.
Scorer-Mr. Britain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04
jim JEFFR|ES
TO BOX NEGRO
Champion, 1t Is Expected,
Will Not Draw Color Line.
JACK JOHNSON is OPPONENT
Billy Delaney, Jeff's Manager, Hopes to
Bring the Men To-.
gether.
JACK JOHNSON is OPPONENT

According to a letter received from
Billy Delaney, Jim Jeffries' trainer. the
champion is soon to fight again.
1t is understood that Jeffries next
opponent will be Jack Johnson. the ne
gro heavyweight of California. despite
the many assertions from the champion
that he would never meet a colored man
Delaney to Persuade
Delaney. in his letter. says he is COM
ing East I'm a few days to have a talk
with Jeffries. Delaney does rot wish
Jeffries to appear on the stage, and
would rather have him fight some one
The only available opponent for Jeffries
Just now is Johnson and there are some
who think the negro Will give the Boil
ermaker a hard mill.
Johnson Popular.
Johnson is popular on the Pacific
Coast. Besides being clever he IS a stir
puncher. Jeffries is in fair condition
and If the contest is arranged il viii
probably take place next summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-04

That the outlook for a successful year
In baseball is most favorable is shown
I'm the interviews obtained by The
Times with the three men most promi-
nently identified with the popular pas
time. All unite I'm predicting a season
OF plenty.
Boom Days Ahead.
President Pulliam-
II am looking forward to another sue
cessful season for the National League.
It looks as If the national game will
enjoy a greater boom than the past sea-
son. Everything points that way. Take
the roster OF the various clubs and you
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
MENDHAM.

4 The committee of the ". P. IS. g. Il.
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing six months. President,
Frank freeman; vice-president, Mrs.
r. J. Johnston; recording secretary,
Miss Kicker; corresponding secretary,
Miss Mcpherson; treasurer, Mrs. j.
w Garabrant; pianist, w. Howell.
Committees, chairman, lookout. w.
Howell; missionary, Miss A. Lawrence;
social, Miss M. Aldred: flower, Miss a /.
Lindsey; information, Mrs w. Nuber:
prayer meeting, Miss Al. Pitney; tenn
perance. e. Babbitt.
Miss Laura Robinson has returned
from weeks visit at Orange.
The funeral services Of Joseph HUI
bert were held at his late residence on
Saturday afternoon, December 18th,
Mr.. Hubert had been falling in health
for the past year. Deceased was rs
years old and leaves a wife, four
daughters and one son..
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Ketchem, Of
Newark, were in town on Wednesday.
The Xmas entertainment of the
Presbyterian Sunday schoolswaS held
Friday evening in the chapel.
Mrs. Garabrant ana Mls. Eryering
are on the sick list.
Mrs. James Burd is the guest Of her
daughter, Mrs. John Drake, of Will
liamsbridge, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomfield Beavers,
Of Newark, are visiting at the Black
Horse hotel as t he guest of Mr..
Beavers parents.
Mrs. George Anderson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Demerest at HackenSack.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
aANovER..

Robert Cook and son of New Bruins
wick visited their uncle, Matthias
Cook last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Hopping
spent last week Sunday with friends
in Madison.
Miss Anna M. Hartner, teacher at
West Livingston, closed her
school on Friday and will spend her
holidays at her home in Gibbsboro,
N.
Mr.. and Mrs. William K. Ward
spent Christmas with T. j. Dennis
and family in Madison.
The eyangelistic services held in
the Hanover church closed with the
meeting on Tuesday evening. The
meetings have been largely attended
and great deal of spiritual interest
shown.
The Christmas entertainment Of
Oliyet Chapel vas held on Saturday
evening.
Felix Eckhardt, Of Brooklyn spent
Christmas In Hanoi en-.
Harry Babcock, OF West Hoboken
spent Sunday and Monday at his
home here.
The Christmas entertainment of
the. Hanover Sunday school was held
in the hall on Friday evening. A
very pretty program of music, recita-
tiOns and drills was rendered, and tie
distribution OF gifts followed.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

At the Y. N. 9. A. on New Years
day the boys department. will have a
reception in the morning at nine
o'clock There will be a game of bas-
ket ball between the Methodist Sum
day School team and the Business
Boys team. An entertainment will
be provided in the hall at ten o'clock.
There VIII bexa basketball game at
four O'Clock and in the evening at 7.45
another game of basket ball between
the association and the High School
team. A program Of music and read
ing will be rendered in the hall by the
Misses Jerome, of New York, and Miss
Meta Kafer Jemison, Of Dum0nt, N. j.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
THE COUNTY.

| Clifford r. Heath has been appoint
| ed postmaster at Sch0OleysS Mountain,
vice Joseph Heath, deceased,
Trolley cars are running on schedule
time between Dover and Rockaway.
1t takes forty-fiye minutes to make
the round trip.
The Grand Fraternity of RocKaway
have about completed arrangements
to give minstrel show in February.
Rehearsals win begin In January.
Bntler will build an addition to its
present school house, or erect an en-
tirely new structure. Plans will be
secured and a report made al a public
meeting.
= A prominent resident Of Demands
| willie has offered S., 600 toward the en-
! d0wment Of the Bernardsville library,
| provided $4,000 additional is raised
during the coming year.
The Dover Presbyterian Church b s
| voted not to sell the old church prop
| erty on Blackwell street. An offer Of
| 81, 500 was made for it by the officers
of the new Roman Catholic church in
| Dover.
The Sussex Register says: 1.-THE
sensational report Of the ducking of a
Swindling agent at Oxford proved to
be the invention of chap who has
succeeded to the mantle of the Norris
town liar. No ducking occurred, for
the reason that the swindler who sold
the flower m0ulds has kept out Of
reach of those who would be happy to
give him an icy BATH
Trolley cars that have been put out
of commission by the Public Service
Corporation will be utilized as hoSpi-
tai homes for consumptives and a
village will be established, il the Hud-
son County Board of Freeh0lderS Is
willing, at Snake Hill where the
county institutions are. The plan is
that Of Mrs. @. B. Alexander, Of Ho-
boken. Mrs. Alexander is a member
Of the wealthy Stevens family, and
her life has been devoted to chari-
table work.
State Geologist Kummel reports
that during the year 1908 there were
81 forest fires in this State, the fires
covering an area OF Al $50 acres and
causing an estimated loss of $I93, Alb.
These figures enforce his recommen-
dation, made annually to the Legis-
lature for several years, that a forest
fire service be established by the
State. A beginning has been made
under State law authorizing the
appointment Of fire wardens, but a
larger appropriation is needed If the
work is TO be made effective.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
NEWS FROM
OTHER TOWNS
BRoOKsIDE.

Mrs. HOCkenbury was fha puagt nj
Mrs. John Mac Fariane on Wedne sssfs 4
Miss Ethel Allen is spending ' 4 wesl.
with her parents at Arlington. m
Miss Marion Garabrant aftendad !
dance at the home Of Everett sara !.
brant, Mendham, on last wednesday,
evening. ',''s'''y
T.. S. Day was a visitor in East
Orange last week.
Miss Jessie MacFarlane. Of Green
Village. is spending her vacation af
her home. NJ
Fred G. Kiser, of Waynesburg, Pa,
and George III. Kiser. Of Trenton. arpa
home for the HOLIDAYS.
Enoch Bedell and daughter. Lizzie.
are the guests Of Haryey Bedell 81
Newark.
Miss Elizabeth Keller. Of Hanoys i
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
A Memorial window.

Richard v. Lindabury has present.
ed a. handsome stained glass window
to the Morris Plains Presbyterian
Church, as memorial Of his father
who resided opposite the church for
many years. The design is figure
of the "Good Shepherd" The win
dow will be placed over the pulpit
and III add much to the attractive
ness OF the edifice. 1t will probably be
unveiled on January |.
The church has been greatly inn
proved of late, primary room and
ladies parlor being added besides
other changes costing in all about
81. 900. The manSe has also come in
for share in the improvement.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

To appear in the Kruger Audi
forum, Saturday afternoon, January
Ia. Franz Won Vecsey, the Hungarian
child yiolinist, who has created such a
furore in London and the European
capitals by his precocious playing will
be brought to Newark for concert
by arrangement with Daniel Froham.
The child will be accompanied by
Alfred .Elsman, capellmeister of the
Royal Opera House, Dresden, and
Nine. Zilcher, pianist. Seats on sale
at Holzhauer's drug store, Broad and
Market streets, Newark, January @.
Mail orders now received by r. M.
Somner, 1914 Broad street, Newark.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
state society S. A. R. in orange.

The State Society, sons Of the Amer
lean Revolution, will hold its annual
dinner in Commonwealth Hall, East
Orange, Tuesday, January 3 on the
Invitation Of the Orange chapter.
John Whitehead, Of Morristown, presl-
dent OF the State Society, will preside,
and the list Of speakers will include
the Rev. DR.. Daniel Fl !. Martin, pastor
of the Clinton Avenue Reformed
Church, Newark, who will speak on
!" The Daughters" the Right Rev,
Edwin s. Lines. bishop Of the diocese
Of Newark, who is a memberNof the
Connecticut Society, and Governor-
elect Edward G. Stokes.
The balcony Of the hall will be ~
served for the wives and DAUGHTERS,
who will enter when the speechmak-
ing begins.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

J H, Madigan spent Christmas at
Scranton, Pa.
The engagement is announced Of
Clifford J Collier and Miss Eleanor w.
Belts.
Miss Wise Of Early street has re-
turned from Harrisburg Pa, for the
Christmas holidays.
=: 3. Applegit moves from Cleve-
land avenue, C0llinsville to Chestnut
street the first Of the year.
Mrs. Edward A. Opie died at her
home on Lincoln street Saturday, OF
pneumonia. She had been III only a
week,
A. d. Pierson had a family reunion
az his residenceson Western avenue on
Monday. Covers were laid for twenty
eight at dinner.
John Sinclair sails on Wednesday on
the Baltic for England to superintend
the Identification of railway for the
Westinghouse Electric Co. He expects
to go on from England to Paris.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
cecil Rhodes scholarship Exams.

The New Jersey trial examination
for Cecil Rhodes scholarships Will
take place at New Brunswick JAZZ
uary II and is, 1905. The examina-
tions win be ID Latin, Greek and
mathematics scholarships This will
not be the only basisof choice. Ac-
cdrding to the late Mr., Rhodes,
while scholarship and manliness count
each 90, and athletic prowress and
depth Of spiritual life 40 each in a
total If zoo, candidates must be be-
tween 10 and rs, and Of American
birth.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

The RockawayV Valley Ry. and Speed
well Lake r. r. we're merged on We'd
nesday into the New Jersey g Penn
sylvania r. r. The officers of the
former companies were elected to SINH
lar offices in the new corporation as
follows: president, George Z. Fisher;
yice-president and general manager, j.
W. Wilbur; secretary and treasurer,
L. e. Spencer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
oocupx New Homes.

Senators Dryden and Kean are both
domicllediin their handsome homes in
washington, the former at 1926 New
Hampshire avenue, and the latter at
1900 I street, and both are arranging
10 entertain extensively this winter.
III is the first time that both New
Jersey Senators have been noted
entertainers. Senator Dryden S
lcledited with having one Of the best
chefs in Washington.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
OBITUARY.

Isiah Searles, died at his home at
Schooley's Mountain last Wednesday.
He was nearly seventy years Of age.
Mr.. Searles was the legatee Of the late
John Mills, falling heir to the proper
ty, corner of Early and Mill street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
MARRIAGEs.

GREENING DELANEY AT Whip
pany, N. j., December 18th, 1904, by
Rev. r. v. Frisbie, Allan Lucien
Greening and Nora Josephine De-
Laney, both Of Monroe, Nj.
MILLS MANNING. On December
2lst, at the residence of the brides
father, at Whippany, N. j., by the
Rev. J. A. Ferguson, ID. D., Lillian
L. Mills to Dennis J. Manning.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

Los Angeles and Pacific Coast points
and return, s143.70. Tickets on sale
daily. Returning limit nine months.
Running time four days. Only one
change of cars New York to California.
Baggage checked and pullman reser-
vations made through to destination.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
HOTEL SOAP.

Do you care to take all the chances
it carries? What's the use, when
Orris s. Almond Meal covers all the
requirements. A perfect soap sub
stitute. Handsomely bottled, de-
perfumed. take it with you
on your vacation For sale by Henry
M. Smith
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

Az the Collinsville School on Friday
afternoon Christmas exercises were
held with Christmas tree for the
primary room. At the conclusion Of
the exercises, Principal Spargo treated
the pupils to oranges and popcorn
balls. The school reopons on Jan. B.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

49, 4E17Vs n o =
Rev. Horace ID. Sassaman, pastor OF
fhe Pafsippang Presbyterian Church,
presented his resignation on Sunday,
Dec, 18th, and with the concurrenceo OF
the Presbytery Of Morris and Orange,
the dissolution Of the pastoral rela-
ton will take effect the last Sabbath
Of January, closing pastOrate Of
seven years. Several vacant churches,
as well as Lafayette College have made
oYertures for Mr.. SaSsaman's services,
but be has decided ia reside In Blaifs-
town for the present.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
and return, s116.6O

Apply to agents or address, G. P.
Barrett, DIP. A., No. TAO Broad street,
Newark, N j., for Pullman tickets and
further information.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
TEN THOUSAND CHURCHES

painted with L. & M. Paint.
Wears and covers like gold.
Only requires few gallons to paint
d house. Lead with zinc. Non
Money saver, Call on Phil
lips g. Day, MorrisboWn; r. G. Henry,
Baskfng Ridge; w RI Wilson. Whip
pany; J. r. Mead, Hanover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27
TALcun WITH MOISTURE
TAKES MUD.

1t is of the earthly, with the exu-
dations from the pores it is irritating.
ParOla Powder destroys all odors,
prevents all chafing. Perfection in
powder for nursery or toilet, boon
Co those who suffer from summer an
noyances, handsome package, charm
ing odor vacation necessity. For
sale by Henry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

Loantaka Council will hold third
stated meeting on Thursday evening
for the purpose OF electing and initiat-
ing candidates.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the First Baptist Church held social
last Tuesday evening. The following
program was rendered, after which re-
frashrnents were served M
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-12-27

Sheriff Ryerson has drawn the fol
lowing jurors for the next term Of