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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

The Pompton Fuel and Developing
Co., opened its new peat fuel plant
near POfnpt0n Plains last Saturday.
The Merchants Protective Associa-
|tion, Of Dover, has devised a plan
which it Is hoped viii stop the losses
due to dead beats.
The Italians hold their festival next
week Wednesday and Thursday. Two
brass bands and plenty of fireworks
will liven up matters.
Alexander Schmidt had his left foot
injured at Hopatcong station, yester-
day morning. He was brought to All
Souls Hospital on the 1910 train. !,
Some wag has been playing with
Freebooter Schonebergers desk In the
board OF freeholders room. Pasted on
the front is the legend 9 No time fol-
hot air, do business.
a new rural delivery mail route, to
start from the Boonton PoSt0ff1ce is
soon to 90 into effect. 1t will EN-.
brace the villages of Tayl0rtown,
Lyonsville, Rockaway Valley and
POweryille
The interest Of Barney Sire in the
Sire stable property was sold by the
Sheriff on Monday to Celia Sire f0I
$500. The Sheriff also sold the prem
iSeS, "a Water street to Frank Berger
on bid Of S26l.98.
Special trains for Verona Lake Park
will leave MerristoWn & Erie or
Thursday at 900 a. m. and 1910 p. M
for the grangers picnic, returning
trains will leave Verona 5.56 ana Z Il
p. M. Round trip 80 cents
Frank Miller, the sixteen year ole
son of Phoenix Miller fell from al
apple tree yesterday afternoon, by the
breaking of limb about thirty feet
from the ground. He broke one arm
and received internal injuries.
Fifty members Of the local lodge Of
the knights Of Columbus, and about
ten from Dover, went to Lake Hopat-
cong on Sunday. Sperry Springs was
reached by steamer from Landing an6
here the knights enjoyed clam bake
dinner returning in the evening.
Lawrence M. Christensen and Miss
Clara Jensen, daughter of @, S. Jen
sen, of Dover, were married at the
residence of Rev. j. B. Beaumont on
Saturday evening. They have rented
a fat at IL Greenwood ave. Madison
where they will reside.
Six searchers are hard ait work ex
aiming the records Of deeds In The
County Clerk s office. They have beer
at it since Friday, and expect to be
busy until the end Of the month. They
come from Jersey City Title Co. and
are rumored to be securing data fol
the railroad side of the equal tax case
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
FIELD OF
LOCAL SPORTS

Last Saturdays game at Franklin
Field proved to be one Of the most in
teresting and exciting Of the season.
The game was in doubt up to the very
last put out and the Pastimes won by
the narrowest margin. 1t was kind
of contest that is always enjoyed BY
spectators, and in this case all the
more so because the home team won.
| The Amperes took the lead in the
very first inning, the Pastimes gained
| it in the third, the Amperes regained
| it in the fifth and the Pastimes got it
again to hold in the seventh.
T. Dempsey, still suffering from a
sore arm exchanged places with Stud
ley. Doyle and Barrett being absent,
Armstrong and Maloney we're brought
| in from the outfeld to fill their posi-
tions at short stop and second base.
The Pastimes are fortunate in possess
ing such good utility men as ARM
strong and Maloney. They are as
much at home anywhere in the infield
as in the out.
Considering the number of hits made
by the visitors it was singular they
we're able to make so few runs, but in
this respect they were quite unfort-
innate, having eleven men left on
bases
They started off well by filing the
bases on two hits and an error, but a
double play left only two. Then a
base on balls filled them again, and a
hit following brought in run. The
third out came from them trying to
make another. In the next inning d
hit by pitcher, two singles and an
error allowed them to fill the bases
again, but they got no further. The
third and fourth innings were UNI
eventful. In the fifth three hits in
succession filled the bases once more,
and high throw of Gillespie's to
Studley in an endeavor to catch R.
Houston at home plate, made them a
present of two more runs. They did
mot become dangerous again until the
ninth when an error, hit and base
on balls allowed them for the fourth
time to fill the bases and only one
man out. A strike out following
made two, and Grover became the
third in an attempt to get home after
he had been caught too far off third
base.
The Pastimes got their first two
runs by Gillespie reaching first on
Growers high throw, second on Il.
Dempsey's out and home on Maloney's
single. Maloney stole second and
came home on M. Dempsey's hit.
Their other two runs came to them in
the seventh. West and Studley both
reached first on errors, Brown went
out at first, West and Studley reached
third and second respectively. West
came home after Armstrong; fly to
deep right was caught, and Studley
followed on Gillespie's single. T.
Dempsey then singled, but both were
lef. on bases when Maloney flied out
The score
PAsTIME B. B. G.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

The attorneys Of the Lackawanna
Railroad have filed an appeal against
the award Of $4,000 made by the com
mission appointed to assess the dam
ages the Manhattan and Hoboker
Railroad Company should pay for the
privilege of boring a branch tunnel
under the terminal at Hoboken.
In addition to the appeal, which
will be argued September II, the vail
dity Of the appointment of the con
demnation commissioners has beer
attacked, and an order restraining the
tunnel company from trespassing on
the property of the Lackawanna has
been obtained.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
Ten Thousand Churches Painted
with L.. & M.

There Is not much money lost in buying
one pint of ready mixed paint, but when
a quantity Is needed. then It's big loss to
buy any ready mixed PAINT. The Long
man & Martinez L. 4 u. Paint lie semi
mixed, and quickly name ready for use as
fellows: tu fur xallnns Of the L. & M. a.
81, IS per gallon. aad gali,ns. of Linseed
Oil at 80 CTS per Raiaon, thus making z
gallons Of paint for IS 10 or 81 per
gallon. Wars and covers like gold
sold by Phillips Il Dey, Morristown;
P. 9. Henry. Basking Ridge; W. r VIII
son, Whippany; J. R Mead, Hanover
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
ARE YOU INNOCENT?

Search yourself. Innocence so far
as harmful results are concerned is
attained Ia ParOla Cream. It pre-
sents all that is good, For relieving
the irritation from a summer yaca-
ti0n 1t is a specific. Renders the
skin soft and smooth, Take it with
you as an important requisite. For
sale by Henry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
PERSONAL EVENTS.

r. f. Dempsey is taking his annual
vacation.
Il. D. Kay and family are at Rich
field Springs.
John M. Mills has gone to Asbury
Park for a few days.
Miss Clara Leek is spending a few
days at Chester, N. j.
L. NJ. Leek and family have gone to
Chester for week or so.
George s. Vance is visiting his
father, A. A. Vance, for a few days.
Prosecutor Rathbun expects to be
at Bradley Beach until September l.
DR.. Anna L. Allaban has gone to
New York state for few days rest.
Mrs. Al. M. Sherman is spending a
fortnight with her brother in New
Haven.
Joseph Smith, Of Parker & Van
Cleye s has gone to Connecticut for his
vacation.
| The Misses Eva and Helen BARLEY,
Of Bartleyyille, are guests OF Miss
Nellie slater
! Samuel Meeker has removed from
the Andrew flats to the Jolly house on
| wafer street.
| Miss Crane and Miss Whitehead
have returned from weeks visit al
Asbury Park.
Mrs. j. A. Anthony and Miss Holly
have returned from two weeks So
jOurn at Ocean Grove.
Theo Dickinson and wife will re.
move TO Hardwick. VT, where Mr..
Dickinson has position.
Fred s. Smith has purchased the
John Burnett place, near Monroe on
the main road TO Wnippany.
Mrs. Lonergan and Miss Julia a I.
Lonergan, OF sussex avenue, are spend
| ing week at Pocono Mountains.
Mrs. Il. H. Lane and son Arthur of
Clinton street, are visiting relatives in
Monmouth and Union County, N. j.
Miss Julia Wulfers, of Pine street,
has been the guest for several days OF
Mrs. II Dean, OF Llewelyn Park, Orange
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Heitsman and dau-
ghter, of Washington N. j., spent last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. A q. Hixon.
Miss Muchmore has returned from
Ocean Grove, and has gone to Culver
Lake to visit her brother, George ".
Muchmore.
Alderman Owen, Mrs. Owen and
family spent Sunday at Ocean Grove,
where Mrs. Owen and children will
remain for week.
Messrs. E. A. Doty, Amos Pruden.
George Pierson and A. L. Long expect
to attend the G.. a. r. encampment at
Boston next week.
DR.. Leslie ID. Ward has purchased a
fine new gasoline launch which his
many guess are enjoying at Brook
lake. near Madison.
Mrs. p. A. Bayles will receive on
Friday, August 10 from four until
seven at 26 Court street in honor of
herninetieth birthday
Henry Hoffman, one Of the most
popular conductors in the service Of
| the Lackawanna, Is spending part of
| his annual vacation with Hacketts-
town friends.
Edwin S. Ford, of Olyphant Park,
and Ben Howell, of Troy Hills, have
been invited to visit Ernest Thompson
Seton, at his camp In Connecticut.
/ The boys start tomorrow.
Augustus Il. PierSon has signed with
the vaudeville managers for a trip Of
forty weeks covering the principal
|clties. He starts with the Proctor
circuit. showing for three weeks In
New York City He will exhibit I'M
der the name sGustava.
Dr. H. B. McCarroll is very i'll at
the residence Of his father on South
street. At first his illness was not
thought to be serious but DneumOnia
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
Letter 10 Robt. Elliott.

Dear Sir: A man said; Send me 25 GAL
Iona Generally use "a; don't think It'll
be enough
Had left.
Ordered more for another job; 10 for
the job.
Had 9 Left.
This comes from Messrs w. A. & r.
Bower, Methuen, Mass They add This
mas been onr experience all this year.
New agents always have Cd 20 through
IT, After little, they learn to guess
better. Yours truly
90 r. w. pEv0K 81 q. 4. RAYHoLDs
p s Geo. Il. VOORHEES, ana ThatcheFg6s
Pan tAenilia sell our paint
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
BUILDING NOTES.

The contraction J. w. Ogden's new
hay barn has been let to Eney SIM
pelli. Geo. w. Bower 81 Son are the
architects. The barn will cost about
$4,000.
n. Marinaro will erect stone walls
about the site for G.. e. Kissel s new
residence to cost several thousand
dollars.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
TALcUn WITH MOISTURE
TAKES MUD.

1t is of the eartlly with the exu-
dations from the pores it is irritating.
Parola Powder destroys all odors,
prevents all chatting, Perfection in
powder for nursery or toilet, boon
to those who suffer from summer am
noyances, handsome package, charm
ing odor, vacation necessity. For
sale by Henry M. Smith.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

The contracts for the new Lacka-
wanna freight station, also the one
at Madison have been let to A. e.
Badgley, OF Binghamton. N. Y. The
local house will be 3ox17o feet in size
and will cost about sl0,0 600.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

Sturgis Bros. have the contract for
an addition to L. A. Thebaud's resi-
dence on Madison avenue. The San
som Stone Co. will furnish the cut
stone.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16
Notice To Creditors

Estare 81 HENRY q. SHELLEY. Der'd.
PURSUANT to the Order Of the Snrr, :
gata Of the County " Morris, made TN
the Twelfth day Of August A u one
Thousand nine ks.s;dred and four notice Is
hereby given al ler-, nS having claim,
against the esrnta IT Henry Q Shelley,
late Of HI Comfy Of Msrris. decreased. 10
present the same under oath W aiEiuna-
ZION 10 thu ss,nscrihsr 0ti or before tbs
Twelfth aavef MAY next. being nine montt s
from the dAte said orders and AIRY
Creditor peglecting 81 bring In aud X
bit his. h,r or their clam under oath ~
Affirmation WITHIN Fhe time 50 limit, d
will BE- forever barred of blA, her Dc their
Dated the 18th day Of AUGUSTA ID. 1904
VILLA VI M SHELLKYs IT.,
60 Executor Morrlstuwn. n j.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

Mrs. J. w, Babbitt and Mrs. Fred
Babbitt are at the Muehmore cottage
at Ocean Grove. Miss Topping of
Western ave. and the Misses Opper-
man are also sojourning at the same
place.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

McMullen. S. S.....3 3 @ O
Lawless, 1. H.. ..4 0 1 II 0 O
Dickinson, p.. .S 0 0 o 3 0
Total 81 3 10 "a Ii S
Pastime B. b. c.. 0O20.0O2 ok
Ampere "A. O. 1 0 0 OF o o o O. 3
First base on errors pastimes, IS (;
|Ampere, 4. Left on bases -PastiIne
ISL; Ampere IL. Double play Arm
strong and e. Dempsey. First base
on balls Off Brown, 3 off Dickinson
2. Struck out BY Brown 8 by Dick
inson 9. Hit by pitched bali BY
Brown l. Wild pitch Dickinson.
Stolen bases Pastime 4 (; Ampere l.
Sacrifice hit Studley. Umpire, Mr.
Meeker Time Of game, hour and
20 minutes.
Orange defeated Chatham at base
bah at the Orange Oval last Saturday
BY the score Of ito |.
In the base ball game between Madi-
son and Summit ait Madison last Satur-
day Madison won by the score Of 5 to 4.
A practice game of polo was held at
the Whippany River Club grounds
last Saturday between local and Som
erset clubs. The lineup was as fol-
lows: Whippany Benjamin Nichol,
Charles Mum, ). C Wilmerding,
Herman Kinnicutt. omerse t.
Charles Ptizer, Robert L. Stevens,
Archie Alexander, W. D. De Peyster.
-Four fifteen minute periods were
played, Whippany winning by four
goals.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

Orange defeated Chatham at base
bah at the Orange Oval last Saturday
by the score Of 4 to |.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

In the base bali game between Madi-
son and Summit at Madison last Satur-
day Madison won by the score Of 5 to 4.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-08-16

historic old tree, whose only claim
on fame was it's size and probable age.
Freeholders John Moller A. X.
Baker and Augustus S. Bryant. re-
Gently went to Skillman, n j., to
visit the New Jersey State Village
for Epileptics. They are on the Mis-
cellaneous Committee and went there
In the interest OF the patients con-
fined there from Morris county. They
found the four patients from the
county were well located and cared
for in this Institution.
The Passaic freeholders seemed to
be much stirred over the desire Of the
Morris freeholders to strighten the two
county bridges across the Pequan-
noe at StrattOn's. At the last meet
ing OF the Passaic board, Freeholders
C0lfax and Wickhan passed the lie in
the row that arose. The Morris free
holders want the structure moved two
feet on the Morris end and four feet
on the PaSsaic side OF the river. That
the bridge is not straight with the
road seems certain.
a large boarding house located at
Pine Brook was burned to the ground
Wednesday afternoon. The house was
owned and conducted by Jacob Kon-
ners. The fire started In the attic, and
before anything could be done the en-
tire building was in flames. There
were many narrow escapes, as some Of
the boarders had considerable money
IN their apartments, which they were
anxious TO save. No one was seriously
burned, bnt Mr.. Konners, who. lii his
haste to use the lire extinguishefs, was
badly burned by the acid III The expIOd-
ing apparel Gus. The toss III about 81 Z
900, paltl covered by Insurance
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

tiers 20 the negro race: To point TO
the illiteracy of Nce as discredit
able under these circumstances, Is 10
criticize severely the white masters
who destroyed all germs OF education
for two hundred years.
Of the negroes over 10 years OF age
in 1900 "A $40 per cent could not read
and write: whilst of the whites oil
that age 2.10 were illiterate.
In material wealth it is gratifying
to mark the accumulation and prog
ress made in the basic foundation ol
all wealth, agriculture.
In 1899 the farms operated by ne
groes and the stock and improve
ments on the same amounted to $i99.'
9412S4. almost exactly half a billion
The product of the same farms 1or
that year amounted to $255loo,43
This is certainly a good showing for
a people who only forty years ago
were compelled to secure their per-
sonal freedom by purchase or by I'm
migration on the Under Ground Rali'
road. While these figures from the
national census of 1900 are full OF en-
enlargement, yet they point out the
direction in which Improvement
should come.
1t is money saved which counts for
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

race-because there has been a heavy
white immigration.
There has been one peculiar diff
ference in the population and that is
the population between the TWO sexes.
In 900 out of every 1000 white peo-
pie. 512 were males and 4S8 females.
making "a males to the 1000 in ex-
cess of the females. In the same Nen.
sus there were 497 colored males and
3O3 females to the 1000, taking 6 fe-
males to the 1000 in excess of the
males.
I am not attempting to account for
this, but only giving you a fact which
is certainly an interesting one
The vital statistics are remarkable
In 1900. out of every 1000 persons of
color 80 2-10 died. Whilst in the
white race the death rate for each
1000 was II 80,
On thequestio of illiteracy much
progress has been made, but there is
still vast room for Improvement in
1860 there were no negro schools in
the south, and strict laws were in
force forbiding the teaching Of let
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

and of the whites. 80 40.
From 1920 to 1910 the percentage
of negro increase was 62 2-l0. and
of the whites, 80 $40.
The next twenty years to 1850 show
ed negro increase of 54 $40, and
a white increase of SO 40.
In 1880 the next twenty years
showed a negro increase of 4S 2-1O,
and white increase of 81 2-10.
The last census shows that in the
twenty years ending in 1900 the ne
gro population increased "a 2-10 per
cent and the whites SO 80.
In 1861 when the war broke out
the colored population was 4 441,73O
and in 1900 it was S.S33.999. In 1900
the center Of the negro population
was in De kalk county in northeast
ern Alabama. In 100 it was in
Virginia.
The percentage of the increase has
not kept pace with that of the white
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
the hEeRo's CENTURY OF PROG
RESS.

In reviewing century OF the prog
ress of the negro race in the United
States there is certainly much OF en-.
enlargement in the census returns.
do not wish to weary you with
dry facts and figures. but there are
a few salient points that ! think 1t
would be opportune to consider.
One hundred years ago the slave
trade was still in operation and the
Constitution of the United States pro-
tected it until the year Of 1908 and
forbade congress to enact any law
prohibiting this nefarious traffic.
The government has recently pub
lished the results of the last census
as far as they bear upon the condi-
tons of the colored race and | be-
lieve you will feel interested in the
same.
In the census of 1890 there were
only 757.20S of the negro race in the
whole United States. The increase
of the colored population as COM
ONE-Bystander -.
pared with he whites in twenty year
periods has been as follows:
From 1920 to 1920 the percentage of
increase of the negroes was IS $40
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
The WAYS Of a Baby.

A father of much experience says:
"Wash baby clean and dress him w
real pretty and he will resist all ad
yances with the most superlative
crossness; but let him eat molasses
gingerbread and fool around the Goa
hod for half an hour and he will nestle
his dear little dirty face close up tc
your clean shirt bosom, and be Just
the lovingest, cunningest little rascal
in all the world"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
pe,ar.mens OF Aar!cuItu e.

While 1t is universally admitted that
the administration Of the Department
OF Agriculture is probably the most
effective in the world. IL Is interesting
To note that this service costs the ma
ton far less than that of other coun,
tries. A German paper states that
Russia cXpends annually for this pur.
pose as much as the United States
and France, Austria and Hungary
about $S,500,000 each. while America
spends but 100000
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

Dogs are undoubtedly the most use
ful animals for man in his polar ex.
petitions where sledges must be
dragged over the ice 1T the Polar sea.
They have the advantage also. that un-
like horses and reindeer, they readily
eat their fellows. Their weight Is small.
and they can be easily carried ON
light boats or on ice foes. AS the
Danish government has forbidden the
expectation of dogs from Greenland.
explorers usually get their amin ais
from western Siberia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Loses Reason. but Not Wealth,

Some years ago very wealthy
man in England got 1t into his head
that he had lost all his money. To
pacify him his sons told him that
they had saved the remnants Of the
estate and were able to offer him
employment as a clerk. At $3.50 a
week he worked as happy as a prince
for the last twenty years Of his life.
When he died his estate amounted
to nearly $15.000.000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
One Way Of Keeping Men Busy

The institution of labor colonies has
now been tried in Belgium for ten
years and is found a useful means OF
coping with the difficulties of employ
ing the idle and inefficient, as well as
the professional beggar and the bad
character. There are almost 5000
persons employed in the government
colonies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Trains AUTOGRAPH,

A Southern woman's request for his
autograph called forth from the late
George Francis Train the following
poetical response:
Fair Stranger. A ladys command
My ready attention insures:
II YOU will accept of my hand,
II Is always most lovingly yours.
George Francis Train
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
lots of WORK for Idle Haros.

Loud and urgent are the calls FROM
western farms and orchards fos
scores of thousands Of wage earners
for the harvesting of the crops and
the garnering of the fruits. But too
many idlers. trampa ind beggars In
cur cities, and IN the country regions
also, turn deaf ears to such appeals
and refuse tempting opportunities to
earn honest and comfortable liyings.
The yagrant spirit, the "6ead-beat"
desire to get along without working.
s too conspicuous evsrywherc.--ns,sw
York TTibnne.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Why Sand Sometimes Sings.

Singing sands are composed Of
weli-rounded and polished grains OF
fairly uniform size, quite free from
dust and small particles. They Sing"
when struck or subjected to friction.
Their sounds are varied. according to
the nature of the friction and the
quantity of sand A tingling sensa-
ton is often felt by those who walk
over them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Millions of Printed Books

Paul Otlet. the secretary of the
Brussels international photographic
Institute. estimates the number OF
printed books since the invention OF
printing to January. 1900. at 12.1C3.-
900 works, and the number of periodi-
Gals at between 100000 and 16,000,-
600.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Truly a Friend Ia Great Need.

Truly Friend tn Great Neeu'
The travellers tree of Madagascar
resembles a huge fan with an I'M
wieldy handle In the dry season
the traveller or domiciled native has
but to pierce one of these trees just
at the point where the fanlike crest
has its beginning and gu: will flow
copiously pure, fresh water.