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Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Marconi Objected.

There was a little dinner once given
to William Marconi. Of which one in
cident is still remembered by some of
the guests. An oratoricai member Of
the company, growing enthusiastic
over a toast to the inventor Of wireless
telegraphy made this climax to his
peroration: Gentleman, | give you
Marconi. the Franklin. the Faraday
and the Helmholtz of Italy" When
the toast had been drunk the distin-
guished guest thanked the party for
the honor and added. But ! must pro-
test against the action OF the preced-
ing speaker in making me triplets."
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Wilbur Wright Scars Over New
York HarbOr.
IN AIR Ger HALF AN HOUR
Passes Above Numberless Craft
Anchored in Port.

New York. Oct 4.-Wilbur Wright
the aeroplanist, defied the air, the
water and the land in marvellous
flight over the numberless craft in
New York harbor and the North river.
Starting at 9:56 and flying high Mr..
Wright went up the North river, over
the feet of battleships and on past
Grants tomb, encircling the British
cruiser Argyle. Returning at faster
speed. with the wind. he came back
over the water and landed at his
starting point in the most matter of
fact way possible. He had been gone
for 33 minutes and 33 seconds, max
ing one of the most perilous trips ever
attempted. The distance of the flight
was estimated at fifteen miles.
AS the aeroplane approached the
city, flying steadily but bucking the
wind, the roofs of all the buildings be.
came crowded and pleasure craft
started up the river in an effort to
keep up with the remarkable craft
that flew above them. They were soon
compelled to give up the chase, for
Wright outstripped the fastest of
them.
AS the machine pushed into the
breeze, dipping slightly occasionally
as though caught by downward trend
of the air. and then again was lifted
suddenly, apparently striking dis
turbing air current, the absolute mas
tery of the aviator was strongly i'm
pressed on the spectators.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
in THE COURT OF APPEALS
Fight to Obtain Liberty for Harry
ThaW Resumed

Albany, N: Y, Oct. 6.-The fight to
obtain liberty for Harry K Thaw was
resumed before the court Of appeals
on an appeal from an order of Justice
Mills of White Plains denying writ
of habeas corpus.
Thaw's counsel contended that
Thaw's commitment was made under
an act which is unconstitutional in
that it deprived Thaw of liberty with
cut due process of law It was also
contended that Thaw was committed
to criminal institution after he had
been acquitted and that he is not now
under criminal charge. 1t was fur
ther argued that TLaw was entitled to
have jury pass upon his mental
condition and that he is sane now.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
READ THE TIME INCORRECTLY Y
Conductor Cause of Serious Wreck at
ParneIl, Ill.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 6.-One pas.
senger was killed and thirty-five per-
sons were injured, four probably ia
tally, in a collision between a state
fair special taking home several hun
dred excursionists who had been at
tending the state fair in this city and
regular passenger train on the Illi-
nois Central at Parnell.
The wreck occurred on a sharp
curve while the two trains were rum
ming at high rate of speed and when
the two engines came together WITH
terrific force four of the coaches of
the special were smashed.
Conductor Duncan of the special
gives his version of the cause of the
wreck. His own watch was being re-
paired and he was using his sons
watch, he says. The dial in his sons
watch was not in the same position
as on his own and when he looked at
it he thought he had fourteen min
utes in which to run into Farmer City,
when. In fact, he had but one minute
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
WOULD KILL NIGHT RIDERS
Governor Wilson's Advice to Inde
pendent Tobacco Growers.

Governor Wilson's Advice to Inde.
pendent Tobacco Growers.
Frankfort, KY, Oct. 4.-"Fight the
devil with his own fire. is the method
Governor Wilson advises independent
growers of tobacco in Kentucky to
adopt in their struggle against night
riders Piles of letters are stacked
on his desk, the governor says. from
persons who have appealed to him
and asked him whether they must
pool their tobacco or whether they
will be afforded protection by the
militia if they do not pool it.
Organize liberty leagues and kill
the nocturnal invaders" is the advice
of the governor.
In this statement the governor has
set the whole of the hurley and dark
tobacco district afiame.
"No man should pool his tobacco
unless he wants to and | will pardon
any man who resorts to arms to pro-
tect his home. the executive declared.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
HEARST NAMED BY FRIENDS
Eeitor Is Again Nominated for Mayor
of New York

New York, Oct. 7.-William Ran
dolph Hearst, once defeated for may
or of this city by George B. Mcclellan
and later defeated by Charles E.
Hughes for governor of the state, was
nominated for mayor at Cooper Union
at mass meeting of 1000 of his ad-
mirers. This action was taken de-
spite his authoritative statement
Tuesday evening that he would not
be a candidate. Resolutions were
adopted directing that committee
of five be appointed to name an entire
city, county and borough ticket which
will be placed in nomination by petit
tion.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09

dience numbered more than 5000.
Later the alumni pledged it's fealty to
the new president and gave an in
spring and enthusiastic godspeed to
President (emeritlls) Charles William
Eliot, who as president of the alumni
association delivered what was gen.
orally regarded as his valedictory.
In outlining his policies, President
Lowell declared himself in favor of
men learning one thing well and
something of everything. He placed
birnself on the side of intercollegiate
sports as the only striking occasion
for the display of college solidarity.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
PEARY ACCEPTS INVITATION
Will Submit Records to Geographic
Society.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Commander
Peary has formally notified the Ma
tional Geographic society of his &C
ceptance of its offer to examine and
pass upon the records of his polar ex,
plorations. Notice to this effect came
to Professor Willis L. Moore presi,
dent of the society, in a telegram
from Commander Peary in New York
reading:
Copy of society's resolution just
received. am not only willing but
desire to submit my records and data
to a commission of American scien-
fists that is impartially selected"
So far the society has heard moth
ing from DR.. Cook in answer, save
through the public prints.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
A R;n Purchase.

A timber merchant was sitting in his
Office one day musing sadly over the
general depression in the wood trade
when a quiet looking man entered.
"Do you sell beechwoodY' asked the
stranger.
Eyes, SIR" replied the merchant, ris-
ing with alacrity and hoping devoutly
to book large order I'VE can supply
any quantity on the shortest notice
either in the log or the plank
..Oh. don't want so much as that"
said the youth. shifting his feet un-
easily. Il just want bit for fiddle
dge."-London Answers
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
JEFFRIEs EAGER FOR FIGHT
Believes Meeting With Johnson Will
Occur at Frisco.

London, Oct. 6.-James J. Jeffries,
who has arrived in London from
Paris, does not anticipate any devel-
opments in his prospective fight with
Jack Johnson for the heavyweight
championship of the world during his
stay in London. He is of the opinion
that the meeting will occur in San
Francisco and he said:
IF Johnson is half as ready as
am for the fight it won't be long after
my return to America before we are
at it."
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
FIGHT OVER ESTATE ENDED
Mrs. Yerkes Will Get Third Of Her
Husbands Property.

New York, Oct 2.-Mrs. Charles T.
Yerkes. widow of the Chicago traction
magnate, has finally arranged for a
settlement of the fight over her hus-
bands estate, according to the World
Under the settlement, it is said, Mrs.
Yerkes will get virtually third in
terest in the value of the estate or
substantially the same amount she
would have obtained if the court had
awarded to her dover rights under the
laws of Illinois.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Celebrated Dwarfs.

Early in the eighteenth century q
brother and sister attracted great at
tention for smallness of stature. They
were OF Polish birth and were people
Of great accomplishments and elegant
manners. When the brother. Count
Berowlaski, was one year old he meas
ured fourteen inches in height Five
years after he had gained but three
inches. but at the age of twenty the
measurement was six inches more
and then the growth ceased The sis
ter. Anastasia. seven years younger
could stand under her brothers arm
The count lived over ninety years.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Oct 6.-Cattle-Beeves
s4.10@S.5O: Texas steers. $3.S5@5.10;
Western steers, $4.00@700; stockers
and feeders, $3.15@5.25; cows and
heifers, $2.1O@600; calves, $1,000
900. Hogs-Light. s7.30@S.10: mixed,
$7.5O@S.25; heavy, $7.35@S.25; rough,
s7.35G7.6o; good to choice heavy.
s760@s.2o; pigs, s615@7.1O. Sheep
Native, s2.5O@500; yearlings, $3.50
@56O; lambs, s425@7.20.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
List Of prizes offered by dealers Morris Market Day.
SATURDAY, OCT. 9th.

T. G. DANIELSON offers to the farmer bringing
in the largest number of eggs on Oct. 9th, one
Misses cloak, age to 12 years old.
JOHN LIME offers to the farmer exhibiting
largest apple at his bakery $780,
J. RUDNICKI will offer to the largest family
calling at his store before II O'Clock on Market
Day pair of shoes to the youngest member.
E. j. JONES offers three burner Gasoline
Stoye to the farmer bringing the best Beef Steer.
L. D. TRIP & co. offer discount of $40 on
any buggy purchased of them on that day.
MRS. MCDONALD offers three pound box of
candy to the farmer exhibiting the heaviest of
corn at her confectionery store on that day.
j. "A. RINGNESS offers go cart to the farmer
with the largest family coming to his store.
MR.. MILLER offers $1.5O to the farmer who
brings cream to the creamery the longest distance
and $1.0O to the next longest
sTEBBINs offers to the lady buying the largest
bill for cash her choice of any scissors and to the
man buying the largest bill his choice of Pocket
Knives.
JR. KRUGER will give 81 to the farmer lady
bringing the largest cucumber and bottle of
cucumber face cream to the five next largest ex-
hibits at his drug store. Prize awarded at p. M.
STONE & MUNRO will give 10 per cent dis
count on anything bought and paid for in cash at
their warehouse on that day. This offer includes
everything except repairs
F. A. MULLEN offers to the lady buying the
largest bill of goods $500 pair of shoes. To the
gentleman buying the largest bill of goods a $500
sweater.
BRANDT & LEITTE will give bottle of hair
tonic to the gentleman with the longest hair who
calls at their shop.
J. E. STARKEY & co. will give to the lady
bringing the heaviest head of cabbage to their
store a piece Lettuce Set To the next heaviest
a box of fine Stationery.
J. R. REEVE will give SO pounds of nails for
the longest ear of dent corn; 25 pounds nails for
second longest; tined fork for the third longest
exhibited at his Office.
VINE & co. offers So hat to the man buying
the largest bill of goods on that day.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
POLICE OFFICERS INDICTED
Charged With Aiding and Abettine
Race Track Bookmakinq.

New York, Oct. 4.-Police Inspector
John J. O'Brien, Lieutenant Hugh
Reynolds and Sergeant Hugh Meyers
were indicted by the grand jury of
Kings county charged with aiding and
abetting bookmaking at Sheepshead
and Gravesend race tracks. Five de-
tectives from private agency were
also indicted.
Judge Dixie paroled the police off,
GERS until the day of their trial, which
will be Oct. 1S. The private detec-
tives will have to give bail. All the
men entered pleas of not guilty.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
LARCENY OF BIG SUM ALL eyed
Members of Failed Brokerage Firm
Under Arrest.

Boston, Oct. 4.-The affairs of the
failed Boston brokerage firm of Sc
derQuist, Barry & Co. were trans
ferred from the civil to the criminal
courts when Arthur B. Sederquist and
John E. Barry, members of the firm,
were arrested on secret indictment
charging them Jointly with the lar
ceny of $120.000.
The Indictment contains 120 counts,
alleging larceny of $120,000 from a
number of persons, including L. NJ.
Bingford and Alexander Green. in con
nection with stock brokerage trans
actions after May l last.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09

STEWART offers as prizes for the largest loads
delivered at his mill elevator on that day
follows; For the largest load of wheat 80 pounds
New Gold Flour; also 30 pounds New Gold to each
for the largest load of fax, barley OATS. For
the load of grain, regardless of quantity, hauled
the longest distance and sold at his elevator 30
pounds of New Gold Flour.
THE EXCHANGE Furniture Store offers to the
shortest and heaviest lady who visits the store on
Market Day her choice of any of the beautiful
1920 pictures, with large frame, hanging its
walls
MRS. CAVITY offers $500 hat to the farmer
lady calling at her millinery with the largest family
MORRIS ROLLER FEED MILL is offering
half ton of soft coal to the man that brings the
biggest load of grist and one-quarter cord of
maple wood to the man that buys the most wood
or coal on that day.
WELLS BROS. -HANsON 90. will give $500
ladies' hat to the lady purchasing the largest bill
of goods at their store on that day; and $500
pair of shoes to the gentleman purchasing the
largest BILL
LAMPERT LUMBER COMPANY offers one
ton of Maple Block Soft Coal free to the farmer
who comes the longest distance to Morris and
registers at our Office. One-half ton of Maple
Block Coal to the farmer who weighs the heaviest
draft team on our scales
"a. B. LUND offers to the farmer lady bringing
the largest carrot to his store silver thimble,
and to the farmer registering at his store
from the longest distance from Morris one 81
pocket knife.
THE TEN-CENT STORE offers half dozen
cups and to the farmer bringing the largest
potato to the store.
WELLS PEARCE & CO. will pay dollar bonus
to the farmer bringing in the largest load of fax
to their elevator
CORNER CASH STORE offers to the lady bring
ing in the most eggs on Market Day pair of
$3.50 shoes. To the person making the largest cash
purchase will be given six pounds of famous
Climax Coffee.
MR.. MCCOY offers discount of 10 per cent
all goods except groceries purchased at his store
on that day.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Oct. 6.-Wheat-Dec.,
ssA @es%c; May, $1.o2A @1.o2M. On
track--No. hard, S1.01h; No.
Northern, S1.01; No. 2 Northern, 99c:
No. Northern, 97099c.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Oct. 6.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. hard, $102A; No
l Northern, $1.01a; No. 2 Northern,
99sac; Oct. S1.00k: Dec, 99hc; May,
$1.03. Flax-To arrive, on track, Oct
and Nov, sl.46k; Dec, s1.44; May,
S14Sk
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
Three Men en- . Barren Island.

st. Johns, N. F., Oct 7.-Three men
were sighted on barren island off
the northern coast of New Foundland,
making signals of distress. It is
thought they are part of crew of
some fishing vessel wrecked on a re-
turn trip from Labrador. A coasting
steamer has been ordered to the
scene.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-Wheat-Dec., ST.
u1% @1.017s: May, S1.G35s; July,
$3.50. Corn-Oct., 59c; Dec, 57Rc;
May, e0Ac. Oats-Dec., 3S%c; May,
41Mc. Pork-Jan., $1S.221a; May,
$500. Rutter-Creameries, 29c; dair-
les, 26c Eggs-1S@24c. Poultry
Turkeys. 15@16c; chickens and
springs, 13c.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
st. Paul Live Stock.

st. Paul, Oct. 6.-Cattle-Go to
choice steers, S6.75@7.5o; fair to good,
S5O0n6.75; good to choice cows and
heifers, $4.25@5.25: veals, $5.5a@7G0.
Hogs-s7.40@7S Sheep-Wethers,
$4.25@4.5O; yearlings, s5.00@5.30:
spring lambs, $3.50.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-09
LOWELL SUCCEEDS ELIOT
New President Of Harvard Prcclaims
tr~et 81 His Policies. -

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 7.-Abbott
Lawrence Lowell has been inaugu-
rated president of Harvard university
and has proclaimed his policies and
distributed gifts of the university to
thirty of the many men of letters
from various parts of the world. The
Inauguration took place beneath the
old elms of the college yard. The au-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26
FIXES POLITICAL POINT.


The chairman of political county
committee must be an elected member
of the COMMITTEE while the other Off
GERS, such as secretary, treasurer and
sergeant-at-arms, need not be elected
members of the body, according to a
J verbal opinion given by Attorney Gen
eral Wilson to a fired n. Dalrymple,
chairman of the Essex County Repub-
lican committee on Tuesday. Mr..
Wilson also told the Essex county
chairman that, in his Judgment, the
chairmen OF ward, townShip or Dor
ough committees need not be elected
members of the county committee.
These persons have always constituted
the executive committee of the county
comm lttee, and viii nov continue to
do so.
Mr.. Wilson supplemented his opin-
ion to Mr.. Dalrympie by telling VIII
lam G. Van Horne, a member of the
Ocean County Republican committee,
chat no vacancy could be filed by the
commiGtee, the only legal manner in
which this could be done being by the
voters themselves. 1t was in Ocean
county that tine first question arose
concerning the right of a person not a
member Of county committee TO be
elected as it's chairman. Joseph N
Thompson, chairman of the cid com
mittee, was not elected member Of
the new committee, but became ca =
didate for Chairman after the prima-
ries. The Acknowledgement ruled thai
he coulo noe be chosen, so Mr.. THONG
son S friends thought they could over
come the objection by electing him 10
fill vacancy III the committee, but
under Tuesdays opinion this cannou
be done. The Attorney General said
he would put in writing the verbal
opinions he gave Tuesday.
Some OF the politicians around the
State house said that no attention
would be paid to the Attorney Gener-
ais rulings in many counties Passalc
has already elected an outsider, ana he
Is going to stick. Bergen also expecl S
to choose a chairman not a memoer OF
the committee. Friends of Colonel
Austen Colgate said he was still the
New Idea candidate for chairman in
Essex, even Though he is fotan elect
ed member. Where the conflict viii
occur will De in the appointment Of
election officers by The new chairman
If he is not an elected member Of the
committee the legality of the names
he has submitted will be questioned.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26

POLITICAL matters in Morrjstown
are beginning to show signs of activity
the still hunt on the part of the demo-
cratic candidates has been changed in
tc an aggressive fight on the part of
the party organization and leaders.
They seem to have imbibed the idea
that every dissatisfied individual in
town is going to vote the democratic
ticket A cursory glance over the re-
ports of the proceedings of the board
of aldermen will show them that
every important matter taken up the
past year has had the support of the
democrats in the board, not only in
the open meetings but also in commit
tee work. The republican members
are standing by their records and ask
for support because what they have
done in the past is an earnest of what
they will do in the future. This
election is matter of principle not
of personality. When democratic
candidate asks you TO vote for him
because there is no. political issue
involved, ask him why he invariably
voted for a democrat for positions to
be filled by the board. A good illus
tration of this was the filling the
vacancy caused by the death of Mayor
caldwell. He had been elected to
Office by large majority, and there
was no question but that he would be
succeeded by republican, yet the
democrats would not vote for a re-
publican to succeed him. The sim
pie fact is that democratic candidates
are seeking office to get control of
the town now that the republican
administration has shown what can
be accomplished in the way of public
improvement.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26


IHE nominees on [ county ticket
should not be forgotten. 1t is gener-
ally conceded that it Is one of the best
tickets presented for the suffrages Of
the people in recent years, and the
nominees should have the strong sup
port of the party aud good citizens
generally. Mr.. Mills is making friends
wherever he goes and the county will
be honored in his selection. Mr..
Smiths record in the board of free
holders and in the legislature last win
ter was of the highest character and
he will profit by his experience in the
coming session. He can be counted
upon at all times TO do the right thing
as he is an independent intelligent
thinker. Mr.. Birch has a practical
business experience and knowledge of
men that will make him practical
and efficient Legislator. There is dan
ger in apathy even if the opposition
seems trfiing. The usual effort should
be made TO get out a full vote and
elect the whole ticket by more than
the normal majoritieS
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26

MAYOR AYERS comes out in tn S
issue with plain straightforward
statement of what has been done by
the board of aldermen during the past
two years and takes the responsibility
of all that belongs to him. and that is
no incOnSiderdble matter as he has
practically devoted tie whole of his
time to public affairs since he was
elected an alderman two years ago.
He has been progressive and at the
same time prudent, moving no faster
than public sentiment seems TO de-
mand, and has had at all times an
earnest desire to get all that was pos
siole for the money expended. He has
nothing to explain away or cover over,
and while he does net claim infalibil-
ity, his friends claim that he has made
one OF the best mayors the town has
ever had and that is saying consider
able. What he has done in the past
he promises to do in the future as he
believes in progressive, up-to-date
town. 1t is on these grounds solely
that he solicits the support OF the vo6-
ers of the town. The indications now
all point to his election as no one be-
lieves it possible, and certainly not de-
sirable, to 60 back 10 o'd conditions.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26

LAST year the voters of Morristown
by three hundred majority selected
the late Thomas w. Caldwell as
mayor, although the same arguments
were made against him as are now be-
ing made against Mr.. Ayers. He in
augurated program of municipal i'm
provement which his death prevented
him from consumating. While in Of
fee he relied very much on the judg-
ment of Alderman Ayers, the chair
man of the street committee, and
the later gentleman has justified this
reliance. Now the supporters of MIR.
Caldwell last year can assure the con.
tinuation Of the caldwell policy by
voting for man who has always lined
up with him in municipal matters.
Make no mistake, Theodore Ayers is
the man you want.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-10-26

In the coming election the imports
ant office of chosen freeholder should
not be overlooked Recent action by
the members out of Morristown show
that it is the disposition of some OF
The members of The board to soak
Morristown" in every possible way
although large per centage of the
money raised forcounty purposes comes
from this town. The Republicans
have renominated Messrs, Allen, Beck
er and Burchell, all OF whom have been
valuable members Of the board, ano
have not made a nomination against
Mr. Norris, whose regard for the in
terests OF the town is recognized Ii
would be a serious bluuder TO surplani
any OF these experienced men with a
novice.