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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
HOLD CONVENTION BY MAIL.
Massachusetts Democratic Delegates
Say who Shall Run.

Boston. After lively session of
the Democratic state committee that
body voted to follow, after fashion,
the suggestion of Congressman Eu-
gene NJ Foss that the Democratic
state convention delegates meet again
and select the permanent candidate
for governor.
Instead of calling the state dele
gates together and practically holding
another convention, the state COM
mittee decided to take a mail vote,
and the secretary sent out special de-
livery letters to all the delegates, en-
closing return special delivery envel-
opes and asking that the recipients
express their preference for candi-
dates for governor.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
DEAD IN HIS FIELD.

Suspicious as to Fate of Farmer Who
Was Robbed Of $4,000.
Burlington, N. J.--Schuyler Rain
ear, seventy-three years old, the we'll
TODD farmer of Florence who was
robbed of $4,000 in November of last
year, was found dead in a field on his
farm under circumstances that are re-
garded as suspicious. Coroner Bis
bling is making an investigation.
Mrs. Jane Nixon, eighty-three years
old, the farmers housekeeper, found
him dead.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

A telegram from Minocqua, Wis, says
a big muskellunge pulled fisherman
from his boat, and had to be shot be.
for it was captured. II it hadn't been
for the bullets it is likely the fish
would have swallowed the fisherman.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Chicago is to have new theater
equipped with a smoking room fog
women. However, it won't be strictly
up-to-date without an aeroplane land
ing on the roof.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Wisconsin man earns his livelihood
by crocheting doilies. I'm! After
his, one can't see much left in won.
ans sphere for us young fellows to
tackle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Pittsburg has decided that there
should be more than 100000 bacilli in
one drop of milk, On thinking it over,
we are inclined to side with Pitts
burg.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

This country consumed $36,000,OO0
worth of peanuts last year. To the
countrys credit let 1t be said that
this quantity was not all used for po-
litical purposes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

An Ohio man wants to wager that
ne can drink a pint of whisky without
pausing to take breath. How'd you
like to pass your bottle to man like
that?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

A Chicago woman. while wearing
hobble skirt, fell and suffered a broken
leg, but what woman wouldn't rather
have fractured leg than be out of
style.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

In considering extreme fashions
some moderation in criticism is to be
observed. One hobble skirt does not
convict all feniininity of lunacy
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Scarcity of chorus girls reported
from New York That dread disease,
senility, gets the better of them in
the long run.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

How lucky the coal men are. Just
as soon as they begin talking about
boosting the price of anthracite along
comes cold wave.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

If 1t is true, as a minister says,
that there is baseball in heaven, then
there must be bush league angels
also.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

A recent divorcee of some sensa-
tlonal notoriety, denies a report that
she is going on the stage. For this
relief the stage should give thanks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Chile is unlucky about her presi-
dents. To lose two in six weeks is
record which other nations will be
perfectly willing to have stand.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

St. Louis Alfred lie Blanc. IL a
Bleriot monoplane, made flight Of
is miles ia 10 minutes al the kim
luch aviation meet
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

New York subway passengers now
have fans, chewing gum and ice wa
ter. and are looking forward to the
time when they will have seats.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

The ricksha coolies Of Hong Kong
are out on strike. Evidently it's hard
to keep peace. where there is prog
ress.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

A love of poetry is said to be sign
of insanity. Take your choice between
rhyme and reason.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

If four-dollar rubber boots sci,
abroad for 40 cents, what's the matter
with going over and getting pair?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Those rich people who smuggle set
bad example to those poor people
who merely steal
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

They are growing fruit on the for
mer pine lands of the south. Pine
apples?
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

He is pretty poor press agent who
is unable to work the smuggling sen
sation this fall
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Motion pictures are used to keep
hop pickers from jumping contracts
and skipping out
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
THE MORRIS Co. CHRONICLE.
MORRISTOWN, N. j.
There is a major-league bee in the
bonnet of every bush-league player
PUBLISHED WEEKLY

Sand is said to be sure cure fos
dyspepsia. 1t takes grit to swallow it
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
LITTLE HAzING AT WEST POINT.
Colonel Scott Reports That Discipline
Was Generally Satisfactory.

Washington. Discipline at the
United States Military academy has
been generally satisfactory during
the last fiscal year, according to the
annual report of Col Hugh L. Scott,
U. s. A., former superintendent Of the
academy.
"A very few cases only OF hazing
have been developed he says.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
GREAT DAM IN USE.
McCalIs Ferry Plant Supplying Light
and Power to Baltimore.

McCalls Ferry. Following an
inspection the McCalls ferry dam Of
the Pennsylvania Water and Power
company was declared formally
opened and the dream of tarnessed
Susquehanna river. supply power and
light to the city OF Baltimore, be-
came a reality when Mayor Mahool
pressed the button that turned on the
current.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
LOSS FALLS ON DEPosrToRs.
Biddeford Savings Bank, Robbed by
Treasurer, to lie Reopened.

Portland. Me-A scale down of
20 " per cent. in the depositors' ac-
counts in the York County Savings
bank at Biddeford. which was closed
on August ~ when the discrepancies
in the accounts Of Treasurer Rich
mond H. IngersoH we're discovered,
was ordered in decree handed down
by Associate Justice King Of the SUI
preme court.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

HE Moyen age effect, not
ed on new costumes. is
achieved in several in
stances by % long,
straight fitted corset Of
brocaded silk. to which
is attached a slightly
gathered, plain silk or
velvet skirt. A twisted
triple cord ceinture loose
lv winds the waist. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
Lorned Moy Not Head Team
Opposition OF Lawn Tennis Champions Aged Father
Obstacle to American invasion OF Australia:

William a. Larned, the six times holder
OF the national lawn tennis championship.
may not be able to lead the American
challenging team in the matches for the
Davis International Cup. 1t may be that
the f!ial devotion of the world famous
wIelder of the racket for an aged father
Is to prevent his taking the long journey
to Australia.
The elder Mr.. Larned IS past fourscore
and ten years. Upon learning that his son
contemplated acting as captain Of the
American team he at once raised objec-
tons because Of the length OF absence that
the trip would necessitate, as the players
would be away from this country about
five months 1t came as q surprise TO Dr
James Dwight, president of the national
association and chairman of the American
International committee, and for the time
has upset the plans so carefully made at
Newport during the recent tournam ent.
The prospect Of the British Isles team
coming TO this country next month to de-
eide the preliminary cup ties, however Is
thought to make ii possible to arrange the
matter satisfactorily, so that Nh Larned
may take the place for which he has Deen
listed The others on the team VIII PROB
ably he Thomas c. Bundy, Maurice Il.
Mclaughlin and Melville II Long, the trio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
FAST BOUTS IN LOCAL RINGS
Many Good Men To Be Seen in
New York Arenas This Week.

While no champions will be seen In the
local rings during the coming week, the
followers Of boxing in this city will witness
no fewer than seven bouts, all of which
promise to be of more than usual Interest
AS usual the National Sporting Club OF
America will stage what promises TO be the
best bout of the week.
On Friday night Harry Lewis. one of the
fastest men In the profession, viii face
Harry Mansfield, the English boxer, in
the main bout of ten rounds Mansfield
only recently put up most stubborn battle
against Willie Lewis at the National club
and Harry will have to box at top speed
in order to gain the popular decision Sec
ond in Importance will be the bout at the
Olympic club, of Harlem. where Knockout
Brown. the phenomenal hitter of the East
Side will meet his old foeman. Willie
Beecher, the boy who outpointed Flight
ing Dick Hyiand after the hardest kind
of boxing a the Long Acre Club two weeks
ago This bout will mark the fifth meet
ing of the pair, Brown winning one bout.
Beecher two and one resulting in a drawn
battle
On Tuesday night at the Fairnont Ath-
letic Club, The Bronx. Joe Coster. the
Brooklyn boy. will meet Young Wagner. of
the lower West Side, in the main bout OF
ten rounds, while Thursday night. at the
Sharkey Athletic Club, Jimmy Howard will
meet Fighting Charley Kennedy for ten
rounds. At the Long Acre Athletic Club,
on Thursday night Joe Hyland, of the
West Side, will face the Italian champion.
Johnny Mario, for ten rounds. On Tuesday
and Friday nights. respectively, an all-star
stag will be held in Browns Gymnasium
and the Lehigh Athletic Club the Bronx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28

of young and brilliant Californians. It IS
the sangulne expectation Of DR.. Dwight
that with the return of Edward P. lAarned
from Mexico, the aged father will be Will
ing to part with his elder son for a time
so that the American invasion Of the Aus
tralian courts may be made with a far
prospect of success.
Mr.. Larned stands ready to make the
sacrifices necessary to make the trip He
is also a firm believer in the skill OF the
phenomenal Mclaughlin and for some tune
has had that young player steadily prac-
Using with him. Among the members OF the
committee the opinion prevails that unless
Larned consents to captain the team II
viii be useless this year to send players SO
far on a presumably fruitless quest; II
this is the outcome the challenge VIII De
forfeited.
Three events-men's singles and doubles
and mixed douhles-Will be decided in the
annual open tournament of the New
Rochelle Tennis Club, which will begin
next Saturday on the courts at New
Rochelle. The chief trophy is the Quaker
Ridge Championship Cup for the singles
The committee includes Alexander J. l.
Bradley Dr. Bertrand f. Drake, William
l. OBrien, S. Bruce Wilson, Richard f.
Augur and Lowell Lamb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
SEMI-FiNALS AT RIVERSIDE
Dreyfuss and Levi Win Singles
Good Match in Doubles.

L. J. Dreyfuss the former Columbia Uni
versity lawn tennis expert, ana l. Lew
gained their brackets in the serli-iliiai
round of the cup singles yesterday on the
courts of the Riverside Tennis Club, S6th
street and West End avenue
In winning his place Levi defeated the
crack of the West Side club, the Rev Ed
gar a. Lowther, GO. e. He had Prev
o,1slv defeated n. CuIIrnan in a hard three
set match. 81. 4-6, SIS. Levi in both OF
his contests displayed remarkable speed.
In two sets of pretty driving from on MS
fore and back hand sides Dreyfuss de-
feated Henry Wiselthier, of the Bronx Park
club. O., 6-1. II was impossible for the
latter TO make any Roadway against the
certainty with which the old Columbia
player cut the ball TO the corners
The doubles were begun with matches In
the second round by pairs that had re
ceived byes. The best of the matches was
that in which Peabody and sohultzberg;
the German player from Berlin, defeated
the pair from Stamford, Conn.-Cullnnan
and Shumberg-7-5, ell, S.. The three
deuce sets produced lively and thrilling
rallies on both sides. and were all fought
out at close range volleyins.
The summary follows:
Riverside Cup. mems singles third round)-
r. Lew defeated II. Culman, e.. 4-6 G-3;
default: Ralph H. Baggs defeated NJ. a. Gram
bow. e. 6-3: Henry Wiselthier defeated c.
Fourth rourd-r. Levi defeated the Rev Ed
gar A I2wther e Ga; Louis J. Dreyfuss
Peabody and schultzberg defeated Culiman and
the Pei FSga1 ewt aIq and and
PARTNER bv default; Ostendorf and Lowther de-
feated Kinlsead and Rearion ct 6,s Ga;
Sheldon and Levi defeated Forester and Ftshel.
GO 2-R 6-1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
ARRANGE WEEKS REGATTA
Atlantic Yacht Club Announces
Contests in Many Glasses.

Final arrangements have now been mace
BY the regatta committee of the Atlantic
Yacht Club for the big race week which
begins next Wednesday and Will last over
Labor Day II has been decided to send
the 65-footers Winsome. Aurora and lsta-
lena over the Sandy Hook course made ia
nous by many a race for the America S
cup. The boats viii race on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, and the series will
be managed by Theodore D. Wells, for
mer chairman OF the regatta committee OF
the Atlantic Yacht Club. Edgar + Luck
enbach's steam yacht Inca will be used as
q guide boat in these races
The smaller boats will race over courses
within Grayesend Bay Fourteen IN all
have been chosen. The AtIantic Yacht
Club will give each boat a little book con-
tanning charts of "a eE course and full di-
rections regarding the different marks
Although the navigation race is the only
sailing contest planned by the Atlantic
Yacht Club for Saturday. yachtsmen who
desire TO remain at Sea Gate and take part
in the annual regatta Of the club on Labor
Day viii De given race in the open re-
ga1ra of the Bensonhurst Yacht Club on
Saturday George i. Boston, chairman OF
the regatta committee Of the Bensonhurst
Yacht Club has decided to start this race
of Sea Gate.
In the iaterCity race between New York
and Boston for Class P boats, one OF the
most important features of the week, it has
been decided that the New York boats will
be Stuyvesant Wainwrights Cara Mia,
Richard a Monks's Windward. and the
Crescent. which is the property Of Arthur
q. Hill This is undoubtedly the strongest
team that can be picked among the local
3l-raters.
Two Of the Massachusetts yachts arrived
at City Island yesteIday-the Amoret'
owned by c. B. and II. S. Wheelock, OF the
Corinthian Yacht Club. and the Timandre,
which belongs 10 John B. Falon.
The boats left MarbIehead on Monday Of
last week. and reached City Island after
most ENJOYABLE voyage. George Lees
Mavourneen. the third boat. did not sail
until later in the week and is not expected
to arrive until to-day.
Horace L. Boucher, chairman of the re-
gatta committee received word yesterday
that the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club was
anxious TO send its bug class to Sea Gate
10 sail II the big regatta Mr.. Boucher at
once sent word that the Atlantic Yacht
Club would give prizes for a series Of races
among the little fellows.
It is expected that there viii be from
seventy-five 10 one hundred boats starting
each day during the week
The regatta committee consists of Horace
z. Boucher, chairman; Kenneth Lord and
Dr. :. Z. De Mund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
SPEED BOATS RULED OUT
Hackensack Regatta MARRIED by
Nine Disqualification.
BY Telegraph 20 The Tribune

Hackensack. \. j.. Aug. 27.-The first
regatta OF the newly formed Hackensack
River Boat Association was held at Sc
caucus this afternoon The principal event,
the semi-speed motor boat race. was a dis
appointment to a large crowd of spectators
fer, according 10 rule, nine boats We're
disqualified at the finish. They were ruled
out for exceeding their trial speed of d
week ago more than ) per cent There
were thirteen starters in this race The
double canoe race was interesting. the first
and second boats being only three feet
apart. The speed motor boat race will
take place tomorrow 10 determine the
title Queen of the Hackensack."
The summary:
Semi-speed motor boats mine niIesl-Wou
by the Biiliken owned by Charles Yerrance.
Rutherford B. G; the Overpret. owned by
Louis Eucier, Westyiew r. G.. second the
Edna, owned by Clarence Talman, Rutherford
B. C., third. Time 1900
Single gig tmilel-Won by Ed Halzy. Rose
dale 3: c: George Briggs Atlantic B. c.. sec
Double skin zone miIe)-Won by John and
George Roellinger, Westview B. G Time.
51:S4
Double canoe (one-haIf miIel-Won By
Lowe and Friend RidgeheId Park B. C..
Time, 81 %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
CLOSE LAWN TENNIS PLAT
Meade and Archer Win on Ma
rine and Field Courts.

rortv-four lawn tennis players began
their matches I'm the cup tournament %
the courts of the Marine and FIein Ci"'
yesterday Two of the first round con
tests went through the limit of three
D + Meade defeated H. Levers by a
score of IS. Is. rs after the latter haa
been within a stroke of winning four Tunes
and A. \. Ascher defeated H. G.. Piympton
by score of s-s, Is. 10
Meade held steadily to his driving
against Levers He came up to the net at
the critical points for powerful SMASHING
rallies and so forced his opponent back ana
averted the danger OF defeat
Ascher in his match easily won the open
ing set by clever passing shots Theh
Plvunp.on began to lob. meeting the re-
turns at the net and slashing shots to the
side lines. His manpuvring was 50 sue
cessflIt that he balanced the set score anu
ran into the lead at 5-5 in the third De-
fore Ascher steadied himself Ihen the
latter engaged in splendid lobbing Taiiies'
driving through at a fast pace al every
opening. so that he ultimately scored tae
match
The tournament is under the direction OF
the United states National Lawn IehiiiS
Association, August Walters, Otto Beiiows
ana Mark NopIe acting as 'he coip'iii
in charge The matches will continue THIS
week and doubles win be added
The summary follows:
Mems cup singles first roundl-W. D. Allen
defeated Frank Lyon 6-3. 10-s; p = MeaGe
defeated H Levers. 2-6. IS, -; A. ;
Bonneford defeated ". N. Hall. by default, a.
s Ascher defeated II. c. Plympton. s.3 Is.
-; H = Roberts defeated Frederick g Bags
ct 60: II G. smith defeated A. L. Hem
nett. by default; d. Plympton defeated ";
walter D. Chase by default: F. Brown de
feated c. Mageworth, by default; j. F. Allen
A. /. Reimer defeated Arthur l. Lovibond. by
Gara rlt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
THE TWO CONSTANCES WIN
Many Entries in Championship
Regatta Off Babylon.
TBv Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Babylon, Long Island. Aug 27.-The
championship regatta of the Great South
Bay Yacht Racing Association was sailed
over the Babylon Yacht Club course this af
teTnoon.
The wind was very light and the race
was devoid of excitement. The entries were
the most numerous in the history of the as
ISOLATION and there was large gallery of
Spectators.
The two Constances. one owned by F. c.
Southland and the other owned and sailed
by Ex-Governor K. Fl. Post of Porto Rico.
won in each class. The Pappoose, owned by
f. c. Watson, won In the Try one design.
and in the South Bay one design Z. G.
Cockys Elsie defea ted Joseph Bailey's Pea
nut by over eight minutes.
In Glass BIB D. ]. Meserole won by less
than half minute. E. P. Wooleys Nat
won in the South Side one design
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
NOVELTY POWER BOAT RACE
Odd Contest in Sheepshead Bay
Yacht Club Regatta.

Three interesting motor boat races were
held yesterday under the direction of the
Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club The first was
a handicap race, the second of a series of
three, The course was liz miles and the
winner, the Club, was owned by l.. NJ. Nc
Dowell. Her time was EOS 80. She de-
feated Charles Unger's 28-foot boat, the
c. L A. Scheffmoker's Chancellor was
third.
In the free-for- all race the Chancellor
was the winner. with Arthur Smiths o. K.
second. The course was 612 miles, and the
winners time was q minutes. In the third
race, q novelty contest, H. Gould's Anna G.
won, with the Chancellor second. and the
Star, owned by c. Rauchfuss, third. The
boats in this race started from the pier,
travelled a quarter mile, and after pick
ing up a number out Of the water returned
to the pier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-28
TITLE FOR DRAKE AND FOX
Black and Roper Beaten IN west
chester Tournament.

Dr.. Bertrand f Drake and Frederick r.
Fox. of the New Rochelle Tennis Cluo'
won the Westchester association douoIes
championship yesterday il the postponed
finals OF the tournament. They defeated
Clifford Black and H. l. Roper, OF Pelhanl
Manor, by a score of 2-6, GO, C., tt
After losing the first set Drake and FOX
steadily played the ball pack TO the oppos-
ing pair and waited for the openings BLACK
and Roper tried to work out their game
by a series OF smashing rallies at close
range, but they tired and became WIG
Drake and Fox always maintained excel
lent length and put plenty of space to their
drives for placement. The match was
speedy tennis all the way, the winners
court covering helping them through the
tight places.