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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
contests at Y, M. c. A.

In the contest for the pentathlon
trophy at the Young Mems Christian
association, Leslie Bockoven was ad-
Judged the winner with total num-
ber of 233 points. Orville Mesfar took
second place with 2311s points and
William Reeves third with 1872 points.
Bockoven's name will be inscribed
on the cup which will remain in the
Y. M. C. A to be competed for each
wear
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
JAMES MALoNEY INJURED.
Ankle Broken While Playing Baseball
With MorrstoWn A. A,

James Maloney, right fielder on the
Morristown A. A. baseball team, broke
his ankle Sunday afternoon. Maloney
was playing in the game with the
Orange B. b. G. In the third inning
he singled and stole second. Sliding
into the bag his spikes caught in a
strap and he turned over on his right
ankle, breaking the bone in two
places. Players carried him off the
field and he was taken in an auto
mobile to physicians and later to
his home on Henry street.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Auto Out for Auto Fire

The auto chemical was called out
this morning to extinguish blazing
automobile on Elm street. The SER
vices of the firemen were not requir-
ed, passersby having helped the chauf-
feur put out the fire. The car was
not seriously injured
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Mr.. WiIex is presiden,

Directors of the Friday Evening
club have elected ]. Burton Wiley,
superintendent of the Morristown pub
lie schools, president of the club and
Charles S. Carrel, secretary and
treasurer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
GOLF EVENTS ANNOUNCED.
Spring Contests at Morris Count,
Golf Club Are Varied.

Golf events for the spring season at
the Morris County Golf Club have been
announced. There will be play for the
Presidents cup, the Willis cups and
the Secretary's cup. Play will begin
on Saturday, May 23rd, and will con-
tinue on all succeeding Saturdays and
holidays in May, June. July, September
and October. There will be handicap
against bogey for cups on all holidays
The club championship will be played
on Saturday, July 4th, thirty-six holes,
medal play.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
statesmanlIne.

do you think your constituents will
approve Of your attitude on this bill?"
II don't know" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. Il have tried to make speeches
enough to keep them from knowing
what it is."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Nurses Enioy Dinner.

The Memorial Hospital Training
school alumni held it's annual ban
quet at Days May 14th. Miss Ethel
M. Hunter welcomed the graduates
of the training school, who We're the
guests of the alumni
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19

The Morris County Christian En-
,deavor union will hold its annual
convention on Wednesday meeting in
the Morris Ilains Presbyterian church,
There will be an afternoon and an
evening session.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
GARBAGE BID is HIGH.
Only One Aspirant for Work of Re-
moving Towns Wastes.

moving Towns Wastes.
One bid has been offered the town
for the contract for removal of gar
bage, the Hermitage company offering
to remove the waste from the rear of
houses between sunrise and II o'clock
for $4,000; between sunrise and l
o'clock for $4,000; and at any time dur
ing the day for $1,000. If the garbage
is placed in front of the houses the
figures are for the respective hours
$4,000, $4,000 and $4,000. The alder
manic committee having the matter in
hand considers the bid too high.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Fined for ReckIess Drivino,

John Bowen, of Summit, arrested
at New Vernon by Deputy Sheriff
Thomas e. Lowe for reckless driving
of an automobile, was arraigned SAT-
urday night before Police Justice
Bennell and fined $25 and costs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
DANCING Instruction.

Miss Covington, of New York, will
be at Pocahontas hall on Wednesday
evening and give instruction in dan
cling to members of the st. Peters
club and the Girls Friendly society
of st. Peters church.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Mr.. Clark B,,vs Marke+

William Clark has purchased the
Mckee & Clark market on Speedwell
avenue, William j. Mckee, his former
partner, having gone to the Arnold
market. Mr. Clark will carry on the
business as formerly.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Preachers A. Baptlst church

The pulpit of the First Baptist
church was occupied Sunday morning
by the Rev. Isaac M. B. Thompson,
q former pastor, and in the evening
by the Rev Henry C. Thompson, of
Summit.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Safeguarding Art rreasuree.

In Geneva. Switzerland, every old
picture and antique must be registered
in the town hall. and its value stated.
This is done to protect purchasers Of
such articles
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Hiuh School Wins AGAIN

Morristown high school added an
other win to its increasing list by
defeating Irvington high school on
the Speedwell field by a. score OF
fourteen to two. ag nss
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Union seruloe SUNDAY

On Sunday evening a union service
in memoriam of the dead soldiers
will be held in st. Peters church.
A. T. A. Torbet post, G. A. R., will
attend in a body together with other
patriotic societies.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Plenty Of Orders.

my friend Wombat says he can't
catch up with his orders" "Is he a
manufacturer" "Oh, no. Merely a
man with a wife and five grown-up
daughters"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
LAYING STORM DRAIN.
Aldermen Give Contract for Job to
Louis Marinaro.

The board of aldermen has awarded
to Louis Tremallo the contract for
building storm drain between Pine
and DeHart streets ON the westerly
side of South street. Mr. Tremallo bid
$405. The only other bidder was
Frederick S. Smith, whose offer was
$515. The town is laying a storm
drain along DeHart street to connect
with the storm drain in the rear of
the Schmidt and other buildings and
which is located in the lane behind
those structures.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19

A public lecture on the care of the
teeth will be given in the auditorium
of the Maple avenue school building,
Friday evening. May 22nd, by DR.. Ed
ward Taylor, of South Orange.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Tree Doctor BUSY.

Town Forester Edward j. Bowen has
completed the work of putting in shape
the trees ON the courthouse lawn. Sew
eral surgical operations were required
and the tree doctor" made them in
good order.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Relic Highly Valued.

A handkerchief formerly belonging
to Richard Wagner. with a dedication
TO the composers bride embroidered
on it. was sold for a720 at Munich.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
STONE SCHOOL BEATEN.
Morristown School Has Easy Time
With Visitors.

Morristown school added another
win to its list Saturday afternoon by
defeating Stone school of Cornwall
Heights, N. Y, on the home diamond
by score of 8 to 1. The local boys
had the visitors AT their mercy from
the start, the latter scoring their only
run in the third inning. Sanchez's s
curves were soon guaged and nine
hits including a two-bagger by Devi-
tails were chalked UP to Morristowns
credit.
The score by innings:-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
ARNOLD MARKET OPENS.
Crowds of People Flock to New Lo
cation of Meat Dealers.

cation of Meat Dealers.
Thursday was opening day for the
Arnold market at its new location on
Market street and crowds of people
visited the place and complimented
Manager J. H. Cook on the elaborate
ness of the planning for the sanitary
care of food stuffs. The beef and
other meats were all put in espe-
cially for the opening and all pieces
bore a blue ribbon stamped in gold
that it had been especially prepared
by Armour & Co., of Chicago, for
the Arnold Market.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19

Griggs--"I hate to play poker with Z
hard loser" Briggs-"It's hanged
sight better than playing 1t with an
easy winner Boston Transcript.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
New Idea for Cotton.

From spruce wood pulp French In
ventor has made fabric resembling
cotton and equally capable of bleach
ing and dyeing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Mr.. Sampson Returned,

The A. M. u. conference has returned
Rev. J. T. Sampson to the local African
Methodist church for another year.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Or. pwiaht to Preach.

The Rev. Franklin B. Dwight will
preach in the South Street Presby-
terian church next Sunday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
MANY Auto DrIvers Examiner.

Tuesday was an examination day in
Morristown for automobile drivers
and the state inspectors tested 241 as
to their qualifications to drive autos.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19
Daily Thouaht

The strongest principle Of growth
Hes in human choice George Eliot.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-05-19

Stone. 80. 90 0 o 0 0 o OIL
Morristown 1 0 0 0 3 2 ks
Batteries-Sanchez and Taliaferro;
Devitalis and Hepburn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Mrs. Holman Wins $4,000
Verdict in Conspiracy Case

HARTFORD, June 26.-After six
and one half hours OF the warmest
kind of argument in their stuffy little
room in the United States Court, the
twelve jurors who for sixteen days
had heard the $4,000 conspiracy suit
of Mrs. Elizabeth Alden Curtis Hol-
man. of Waterville, Me. filed into
court at 6:20 last night and awarded
her $4,000 and costs. The verdict was
against her former husband, Rev.
Cranston Brenton. of Yonkers, n. Y,
and Or. Paul Waterman, a Hartford
alienist.
The jury said it wished to exonerate
DR.. Waterman's brother-in-law, DR..
Oliver c. smith, president of the Con-
necticut Medical Society. Judge
Edwin S. Thomas sent the jury back
to prepare proper forms. On return
ing the second time the jury levied
81, 600 against Brenton and Waterman,
but included all three defendants in
the item of costs, which will be large.
Judge Thomas denied motions TO set
the verdict aside, but gave the at
torneys time to perfect appeals.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Chauffeur's Wife Will Name
Miss McGill as Correspondent

JERSEY CITY. June 26.-Counsel
for Mrs. Mary Mayer, who won a
So, 500 verdict yesterday FOR the aliena-
tion of her husbands affections by
Miss Eleanor McGill, have now eX-
pressed their intentions of beginning
another suit similar to the one just
decided. This suit will be for the
alienation of Mayors affections from
November, 1918, to the present time.
Likewise Miss McGill win be named
as correspondent in Mrs. Mayors cross
suit for divorce, which viii be con-
tiuued IN the Jersey City Cbancery
Chambers before Nice-Chancellor
Vivian NJ. Lewis ON July z.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
VILLA MARCH ON
MEXICO CITY HAS
BEGUN, IS REPORT
Remnants of Federal Forces
Fleeing Southwark from
Zacatecas.
Especial to the Evening star.I

WASHINGTON. June 26.-Direet
word arrived to-day from Mexican
Constitutionalsts that general for
ward movement against Mexico City
has already begun. General Villa. it
is declared. viii take the field in less
than a month He viii lead the
movement in person. according to
reports received here, and has al
ready ordered south every reserve
supply OF arms and ammunition from
Torreon. Saltillo and Tampico. In
addition. it is stated here. that Villa
captured a score of Krup rapid firers
with an enormous quantity of ammu-
nition at Zacatecas, and that this will
be used by him against Huerta S
troops.
Although the Mexico City reports
assert that Huerta is planning a
desperate struggle to drive Villa
back, officials familiar with the situa-
tion say they think the backbone Of
the Federal defense has been broken
In the last two months of fighting ali
of Huerta's veteran troops with the
western division retained for his and
Blanquet's personal body guard, has
been crushed by Villa The dicta-
tor has left only raw divisions of un-
tried troops, most of them young
boys. who are in utter terror of
Villa
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Exports Exceeded Imports
for 1913 by $653,OOO, 900

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Details
of the 81, 279, ,00O,0O foreign trade of
the United States during last year
are set forth in the annual report on
commerce and navigation just issued
by the department of commerce. They
show exports exceeded imports by
$653, 100000. Exports of manufactures
amounted TO more than six times the
imports of like classes. Last year so
per cent. of American foreign trade
was carried in foreign vessels, while
in 1850 20 per cent. of our commerce
was carried in American ships.
The continued relative advance in
Importance of tee Southern ports, is
stiikingly brought out in the report.
While New York still holds pre-
eminent position, having handled 81
0oU. .0O0,O 600 OF the S4.250,000.000 worth
of merchandise making up our for
eien trade. Galveston has rapidly
gained, and is easily the second port
of the country in value of goods
handled, with a total of 1920, 100000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
FREE ICE FUND
GROWS RAPIDLY
Hot Weather Emphasizes Need
for Relief of Worthy
Poor.

Two liberal contributions received
today swell the Evening Stars free
ice fund by S75.
Mrs. Robert T. Ballantine sends
her check for SIS and the Joseph
Hensler Brewing Company send
theirs for $50. Accompanying the
checks were the following letters:
Linden Neull, Madison, y. J.
Mrs. Robert F. Ballantine has
pleasure in sending enclosed check.
SIS. for free ice fund Of Evening
Star
Newark. \. j.. June %. 1914.
THE Newark Star.
"Gentlemen-We enclose herewith
fifty dollars $50 for the Evening
Stars free ice fund.
Yours very respectfully.
THE Jos. Hensler Brewing Co,
"R. J. II"
Continued liberalities on the part
of Newark's citizens, such as those
already noted. will soon place this
fund on a basis that viii insure a
vast amount Of benefit to those
whose circumstances make it neces-
sary to share in the distribution of
free ice.
Distribution of ice tickets is in the
hands of the various hospitals, free
dispensaries, he Auu- tuberculosis
Society and the various physicians
employed by the city.
All the ice dealers and ice depots
have signified their readiness TO re-
deem these tickets by the delivery
Continued on Page 5. Column .,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Federal Troops Fleeing.
ISpeciaI TO the Evening star. I

JUAREZ, Mexico, June 26.-With
the cavalry of Villas victorious army
in close pursuit, General Louis
Medina Barron and remnants of his
federal army are fleeing southwark
from Zacatecas in wild disorder to-
wards Aguias Calientes and destroy
ing railroads, according to dispatches
received here today. Cavalrymen
have taken prisoners several scores
of exhausted stragglers in the rear OF
Barron's forces.
Txecutions of Mexican federal ir-
regulars and "Colorados' have taken
place. Villa has ordered that the
lives of officers and privates in the
federal regular army be spared, eX-
repfiny a few Huertistas noted for
cruelty to Constitutionalist captlVes'
But he instructed that no mercy De
shown the blood thirsty "Colorados
whose acts of rapine and murder
shocked even Mexico a few years ago.
Colonel Ornalas. commandant mere,
received from the Quartet General at
Zacatecas, a dispatch saying VIVA TO-
day began moving his army OF from
1900 to $4,000 against Aguas
Calientes. Despite the recent battle'
the constitutionalists are said to be
in fine shape to stand the attack
Say ArgumedO anu hosao ~
A Zacateras dispatch says that
General Argumedo and Antonio no
las. of the Federal army, were Killed
during the battle, but no word mas
come from Villa regarding yester-
days dispatch that Trinidad Roger
quez had died of his wounds:
If the announcement at Torreon
that General Torres has taken san
Luis Potosi has proven premature
Constitutionalists say it Is only
question of few days any way when
the rebels will have the place.
AS soon as Villas army has left
Zacatecas state General Panofile Ma
tora will become military governor.
Appeals were made today by Villa bf
his border agents to rush war muni-
tions to Zacateeas. Trains are being
sidetracked by washouts near Jimi-
neZ.
Constitutionalists now predict the
Federals will not defend Aguas
Caiie0tes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
10000 HOMELESS
IN SALEM FIRE.
TWO FOUND DEAD
One Thousand Buildings Lev
eled-city Officials Place
Loss at S1o,ooo,ooo.
PROMPT MEASURES TO
RELIEVE SUFFERERS
Many Historic Buildings Which
Were Threatened by Blaze
Are Saved.

SALEM. Mass. June 26.-The con
fagration which laid waste more than
thousand buildings in the historic
city of Salem was burning itself out
today in the leveled ruins.
City officials. after making a care
ful compilation of values today, fig
ured the total loss at O9o0 0oo. The
burned district followed the lines of
q rough semi circle three miles IN
length and varying in width from half
q mile to a mile and half
To lives we're lost and many per
sons were injured. The charred body
of woman, thought to be a Mrs
Cunningham, was found in the ruins
of a tenement building on Lafayette
street.
A second body was taken from the
ruins this forenoon. but it was so
charred that the sex could not be de-
termined.
At least ten thousand persons, q
fourth of the city's population, were
made homeless. Thousands passed
last night in the open. Many hun
dreds were sheltered in schools,
churches and public buildings in this
city and Beverly.
Before the fire had been fairly
checked, relief measures and Plans
for rebuilding were under way. Gov
ernor Walsh. Lieutenant Governor
Barry and Secretary of State Dona-
hue spent the night here. The gov
ernor announced that 5000 tetns and
ten thousand rations would be shipped
to the city at once He also issued a
call for a public meeting at the STATE
House in Boston, TO take further ac-
! ton.
+ During the forenoon train and
| trolley service was resumed today
and thousands of sightseers thronged
! the city.
Stores in the business section,
which had been closed when the cleo
tric plant was burned, reopened and
that part of the city resumed a mors
nearly normal appearance.
Il Prompt response was made 10 {
Z public appeal for relief issued b!
Il Governor Walsh Henry c Frick
of Philadelphia. sent a check FOL
s25. 900
/ wagons and automobiles loaded
with food began to arrive from sur
rounding cities at daylight. and city
officials supervised its distribution
with the idea of best providing fol
those in actual want.
In the midst Of the gloom causes
by the staggering blow to the city
residents found cause for thankful
ness in the fact that the more notes
Continued on Page 9. Column IL
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Single Failure No Evidence
of Depression, Says Wilson

WASHINGTON. June 26-The fail
ure of the II. B. Clafiin Company. II
New York city, today did not AFFECT
the Presidents views regarding busi-
ness in the United States. When in
formed of the failure this afternoon
he manifested surprise. but said he
did not believe a single failure could
be characterized as evidence of busi-
ness depression.
When asked if an investigated
would be made as to the causes of
the failure OF such a large and long
established house as the f. B, Clafin
Company. the President said:
mo. What is there to investi-
gate?'
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
CROWDS GATHER
TO SEE OARSMEN
IN ANNUAL CLASH
Greatest of Struggles Expected
When Varsity Crews Clash
This Afternoon.
Especial 10 the Evening star.I

POUGHKEEPSlE, n. Y, June 2o.--
Fighting to the last inch OF water
and the last atom of grit the six
crews of husky oarsmen will battle
here this afternoon for the blue rib
bon of American rowing, the intercol-
legiate championship. Satisfied that
every crew has a chance to win the
thousands OF fans who arrived here
early today for the race expected to
see as great struggle of oarsmen
as ever graced American water.
Never before a great race has
there been such adverse opinion on
the winners as today. Columbia was
conceded dangerous. Washington
was known to have the power, but
at the last moment Syracuse, until
then deemed an outsider in the bet
ting, jumped into prominence as a
dark horse and today bets were freely
made that the upstate eight would
be first to cross the line.
Hundreds of yachts and power
boats of all sorts and sizes were in
the river here this morning when the
first arrivals by train came in. The
scene was animated from dawn. New
craft arriving every moment and
being backed into line along the
course by the revenue boats which
were doing police duty AS big a
crowd as ever saw regatta here
was predicted by the time the first
race starts, at 4:10 p. m. That race
will be between the junior eights of
Cornell, Columbia, Pennsylvania and
Syracuse. 1t will be for two miles
down stream.
The second race, the freshmen
eights, will be for two miles down
stream, with the start at p. m.
Cornell, Columbia, Wisconsin, Penn
sylvania and Syracuse are entrants.
The big race, the varsity eights,
was scheduled to start at 6:15 p. M,
for four miles down stream. Follow
ing are the average weights, height
and age of the six eights:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Movie Theatre Wall Falls
and Buries One Workman

PATTERSON, June 26.-One man
was killed and two others narrowly
escaped death or serious injury when
the wall OF a moving picture theatre
at Pompton Lakes, in course of con-
structioa. collapsed yesterday. The
dead man is Dennie Muncio, forty
years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
PAYS S173,976
TAX ON NEWARK
TROLLEY LINES
Public Service Sends Check for
Five Per Cent. on Gross
Receipts.

4 check for $173, 3,976.99 was turned
over to the city comptroller this aft
einoon by the Public Service Railway
Company. The su mrepresents the
per cent. special tax on the company's
gross receipts derived from passenger
traffic within the city of Newark
The payment covers the year ending
May l. 1914, and is based on an ordi-
nance which authorized the adoption
of electricity as a motive power for
lthe operation of street cars.
Compared with last years figures
the tax shows an increase of a little
mere than $1,000 or about per cent
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-06-26
Declare Greek Naval
Mobilization Is to
Insure Preparedness

ATHENS, Greece. June 26.-Seven
classes Of the Greek Naval Reserves
were today called to the colors. the
official explanation Of the mobilizs
ton being "the increase of the feet
and the naval naneuvres to begin.
next week.
The real reason Of the step taken by
the ministry Of marine, however Is
understood TO be the determination OF
the Greek government to be prepared
for all eventualities, although there
is an apparent slackening OF the tcn-
sion between Turkey and Greece.