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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
GRAND OLD GHUR RCH.
New Workers Are Proud of Trinity and Its History. {
Fa m O ms Heroes and Statesmen n Buried Where the Din of Traffic Is Al- most Loud Enough to Arouse
 the Dead.
Especial New York Letter.1


 TROM Wall street comes the roar of commerce. Just to the, south, on
 New street, men are shouting themselves hoarse buying and selling stocks From the Consolidated Stock exchange there comes a muffied sound like the rumbling of the sea. On Broad way there is a chatter of carts, jangle of street car gongs and an everlasting, ceaseless human hum. There is a jungle of wagon spolfes. There is coaglom- crate mass of people reaching as far as the vision of the eye extends. It is pand monium loose on earth without let or hindrance. -t.t-f
 But at the head of Wall street, that great throbbing, golden thoroughfare of finance of America-on the west side of Broadway, that mighty highway of the people-in the midst of all the din, the confusion of tongues like unto which the confusion of Babel was as a summer song, tall and stately spire arises if to touch the sky. And amid all this traffic, the fiercest traffic of the greatest city of the new world, somber tombstones and tall shafts stand like silent sentinels guarding the dead who have slept for the centuries. If you listen you may hear the chimes in the belfry-soft and low, with melt ing tenderness-and you will forget the turmoil from the busy Broadway, and you will heed no more the shouts from Wall and from New streets. Be fore you is Trinity church. To the right and to the left of you is the grave yard where lie some of the heroes and inc statesmen that have made al1 America a possibility for you and for me.
 Just inside the gateway to the left the other day I saw an old sailor with a wooden leg. His cap was in his hand and he bowed his grizzled head in reverence before a polished granite shaft. One can almost read from the street the inscription to the memory of
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

supported by rows of carved Gothic columns. The daylight enters through stained windows which soften and warm the rays into delicate tints. The altar and reredos are memorials of the late William B. Astor and were erected by his sons. The altar is of pure white marble with shafts of red upon which are capitals carved in foliated designs. The shafts are di- vided into panels on the front and sides, and the designs include pas sion flowers and a Maltese cross, in mosaic set with canoes, Christ head and symbols of the Evangelists, fianled by two kneeling angels
 But it is the spire of Trinity that i'm presses one. It stretches far above up to mere speck in the sky to height of 284 feet. Some years ago the ascent of the steeple was one of the incidents Of a visit to New York, but the custom has fallen into dis use, and indeed it is very difficult now to obtain permit to climb to the top. The view however, is one of the finest to be obtained in the city. One may look to the north up Broad
 
 juncture of Tenth street In fact Broadway is the only street that can be distinguished. Below the people look like ants The street cars move in regular Ines like bugs. In all di- rections is sea of house-tops and chimneypots-a desert of roofs: forest of dwellings from the quaint squat Dutch brick that is still in evi- dence to the shapely thing of granite and marble. Away to the west is the North river, sparkling like a cloth of gold. Wharves line the shore and great ocean vessels. and little tugs, and white sails, and launches are hurrying here and there. On the other side one may see plainly the roofs and the church spires in Jer- sey City and Hoboken, with the Or ange mountains and the Jersey High lands beyond. Then, with a sweep to the south. is the glistening harbor of New York with the green islands and the statue of liberty, with arm upraised like a guardian angel over all, and then the Narrows, and in the distance Sandy Hook and the ocean. Eastward there is the in- SN1tdple Hdii siieel, IuHHlnS like a cowpath to East river. which leads us on to the Long Island shore with the swelling, Brooklyn heights rounding out the view.
 Below us is that wasp nest; that mass of struggling humanity: some fighting for fame. some for gold, some for bread. Here we are above the maddening. throng. The chimes are striking now. We are at peace in Old Trinity.
 FREDERICK BOYD STEVENSON.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
MAKE GOOD DETECTIVES.
Many Women Seem Adapted to the Work of FerretinE Out
 Crimes.

In New York city and the surround ing towns almost 100 women are en- gagged in detective work; in Chicago the number of women similarly em- ployed is quite large, says the Chron- icie. A large percentage of these won- en are employed in the big stores, where shoplifting is so commonly practiced, that the head of one large establishment said: ''We could no more do without detective in this store than we could do without a model to show off our gowns.' The Hodges of shoplifters are innumera- ble. Some wear long capes and slip lengths of silk or passementerie, feathers and handkerchiefs under their arms; others wear outer skirts with long slits concealed by the gath CTS, so that they can slip their thefts into pockets in an underdress known as 'skickshirt.'' Handkerchiefs and gloves are tucked into muffs and bod ices, and, worse than all, children are pressed into the service. One success full woman thief tucks lace and em- broidery and any knick-knacks. she can lay hands on down the backs of her two little children, who are ex- quisitely dressed; others instruct their small daughters to take any thing that is put in their way. Chill dren of eight and nine make clever shoplifters. Sometimes two women work together and then it is very diff fcult for the detective to trap them. Women detectives are valued and we'll paid when they are skillful.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
WILHELMINA'S HUSBAND.
Prince Henry Will Not Cut Any Figure in Netheriand
 Politics.

The future prince coEsort of Hol- 1anI Prince Henry, will not be an important parsonage politically. In ing in politics if he had the desire to do so. He may share the queens pop ularity by being just the good hus- band of his wife, an exemplary head of society and, above everything else, a patriot The parliament, the cabi net, the council of state Gin which the regency was vested) for all purposes of government exercise legislative and executive power. They are the root, flower. Her husband has no place in the constitution and would be ill-ad vised indeed to try to create one, says a foreign exchange.
 Although Prince Henry bears a high rank in the German. army, he is not a German. The proud boast of his house is that they are Wends-that is to say, SlaTs. Nothing annoyed the late comte de Paris more than to read in the papers that he was the son of German princess. He claimed that she was Wehd. As a child. she was called by her erudite tutor "the queen of the Wends.'' The grand dukes of MecklenburgS Schwerin have also been from time immemorial princes of the Wends. The high sense of dignity shown by their daughters in not changing their religion. as they might a garment, is surely no German characteristic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

He was born in Leicester, England, ard came to this country in 16s2 with Will liam Penn. He set his press up in Phil adelphia-the third in the colonies, but on account of political differences re moved it to New York and on October 16, 1725, issued the first number of his paper. On his headstone is this quaint inscription: I f.r Reader. reflect how soon you'1l quit this
 stage;
 You find but few attain to such an age. Life is full of pain: Lo! Here's Place of Rest, gff-; ss +t Prepare to meet your God. then you are
 blest.
 Trinity is the parent of the Episcopal church in the United States, and aside from it's early associations with the be- ginning of New York is filled with his toric interest. The first church in this country was in a little chapel near the Battery which had been vacated by the
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The friends and neighbors of Tru- man J. Smith dropped into his home last night and took complete posses sion of the place for q few hours. It was the tifty-third anniversary Of hlS birthday and the friends of MT Smlth made up thetir minds that he ought to be given a little surprise party. Al though taken by surprise the host at once made plans for an appetlZlhS spread and after the good things hau been eaten, they all took part in songs. game and dances. Even inc host himself was induced to get into the dance and he made the younger peo- pie in tthe party look envious at the way he tripped around the floor to the strains of the music. All left for home we'll pleased at the nights pleasure.
 Miss Tillie Kane of Thomaston was awarded the door prize last evening at the Catholic fair. It was pair Of gold cuff buttons of the latest design. The stage entertainment was well re- ceived. Master Shelvey. proved him. self a little wonder as a contortioniSt. The slack wire act by Della Therault was all that could be desired. Miss Minnie Murphy was accompanlst for Miss Martel and MessrS Fitzpatrick and Ryan, whose solos were all charm ingly rendered. This evenings enter tainment will consist of five beautiful tableaux. viz: "Tenting To-Night," /" Dying Tonight simply to Thy Cross I Cling,' Caught The Statue of Liberty.'' followed by William Quigley, whistling soloist; Horan and Lyons, contortiOnistf and tenor soloist; solo. "Palm Branches" Miss Lena Hartman. Turkey suppers will con tinue to be served during the remain der of the fair. A large delegation from one of the Waterbury factories has ordered supper for this evening. $1.25 will do the fair. The door prize this evening will be worthy of the fair reputation.
 Last night the Catholic fair was as great a success as the first night. The stage attractions were very fine and highly appreciated. The oyster supper lures of the stage attraction tonight will be tableaux by young ladies of | the Union church. | NIT Ensign \and Mrs Morris, of the Salvation army. will give stereopti ion church. A part of the proceeds will be used for the children's home | at Hamden.
 | NlGS h. h ShdSeu IldS SOue tO NeN York city for a short visit.
 l Thursday night the Twentieth Cen tury Whist club held a meeting il Judd's hall.
 l he Ladies' Sewing society of Bunk CT Hill chapel will give supper ant sale of fancy work December 13. J. A. Hitchcock has recently solo one of his new houses at Warren park l C. A. Percy is having cellars made for two new houses at Morningside.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

old Dutch church, for larger quarters. Under William and Mary grant was made, in 1697,s of parcel of land which was then described as near street without the north gate of,the city. commonly called Broadway. In 1T05 a further grant was made of a tract of land known as Queen Anne's farm which lay along the North river between what are now Nesey and Christopher streets. It was to this last tract of land that the heifs of Anneka Jans Bogardus laid claim. It stretches clear up along Broadway and is to-day estimated 10 be worth fully $100,O00,00 Trinity parish does not now possess these domains. Had it been able to foresee the wonderful growth of the city it would today be worth fabulous for tune. As is it's wealth is now estimat- ed to be about $5 ,00o,0G0, with an annual income of $5o0Ooo. This income is eN- pended not only in the support of the parish and it's missionary work, but also in that of some 20 sister churches. | When the revolutionary war broke out Trinity church was loyal to the mother country. The rector having retired from the city, the pulpit was occupied by MT. Ingls, who, not withstanaing the fact that one Sab bath morning 15e men with loaded muskets and, fixed bayonets marched into the church, invoked the blessing of God upon ''our most gracious sovereign, King George"
 The present Trinity church is the third of that name to be built on the same site. The first one was accounted the finest church in the city in those days. Its first pastor was Mir. Vesey and the second Henry Barclay, after both of whom :streets in that vicinity have been named. The first church was burned down and rebuilt in TITS. but in 1889 this structure was adjudged unsafe and it was torn down and the present build ing erected. This was completed in 1s46. f.
 Trinity church building is undoubt- edly one Of the finest specimens Of Gothic architecture in the country. Despite the tall and wonderful build flgs that have gone up in the last ten years it still remains clearly the most conspicuous and magnificent structure in the lower part of the city. It faces directly down Wall street as this thoroughfare opens into Broadway. It is constructed of brown stone and the groined roof is
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
NO RIGHT TO UGIJNESS

The woman who is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attrac. tive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and ali run down, she will De nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble; her inn pure blood will cause pjmples, blotches skin eruptions and a wretched compleS- ion. Electric Bitters is the nest ned icfne in the world 10 regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin. rich con- plexion. It will make a good-looking, charming woman of rundown inva- lid. Only 50 cents at G. L. Dexteh & Co.'S Drug Store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
wATERTowN JoTTINas
Tax Collector Bronson Has Collected
 $2,O72 in Taxes.

Tax Collector Bronson Has Collected $2.072 in Taxes.
 The fire district committee held a meeting yesterday to settle with the tax collector. Theodore Bfonson, their bill of $9O of the tax which is collect able. MT Bronson collected in all $2,- IO72.
 Notes.
 The second night of the Catholic fair in 9Oakville was quite as success full as the first night. Those in charge of the fair worked faithfully and everything was carried off smoothly. The music furnished by Freeman's or chestra for dancing was good. The evenings entertainment, though not as good as the night previous, was very good. Many were present from Waterbury.
 Drs Variell and 'Loomis performed an operation upon Mrs Charles Fields Wednesday, which proved successful. Preparations for the firemen's ball are progressing rapidly. There will be union service of the Methodist and Congregational church es at the Congregational church to-mor- TOW and on Thanksgiving day the Congregationalists will join in the ser vice with the Methodist at the Aetho- dist church. | Mrs Ira Hotchkiss has returned from a short stay in Winsted. The Rev MT Pegrum and family have gone to, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where they will take up their residence m the future The Rev MT Pegrum leaves behind many friends. who wish him success in his future home. He will take up missionary work: Services will be held in the different churches as usual tomorrow. A new smoking car has been placed on the Watertown branch in place or | the old one.
 Robert Currie now occupies the posi- tion of baggagemaster at the railroad station.
 A number from here attended the Yale Harvard game in New Haven to- day.
 l There are still a number of adver- tised letters at the postofflce. 1 Homer Barlow has just returned from a business trip through New York, Philadelphia and other places. Morgan L. Cooley is living in his new home on the Waterbury road. The grading around the place will be done 1 in the spring. 1 A number from here have recently accepted positions in the Oakyille pin factory.
 l A foot ball game has not yet been arranged for Thanksgiving day, ana none will probably be played oh that day. as the boys have not practlced much this year.
 The roadmen are still at work ln order to get the roads in shape for win | ter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
The Bible For the Filfpinos.

WASHINGTON, Nov 24.-Missiona- " activity in the Philippines is indicated by recent report received at the war de pertinent which says that Rev. J. C. Goodrich, the agent of the American Bi- ble society in Manila, has established headquarters there and is busily engaged in distributing the Scriptures in native dialect among the various islands. A thousand copies of the gospel according to St. Matthew, translated into Tagalog, already have been distributed. pr. Good rich is now working on other translations of the gospels into Visayan, ,Cebu- Visay- an, Ilocano and Pampango. The natives are said to receive reading matter of this sort very eagerly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Anotber Submarine Boat

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The navy department has entered into a contract with the Holland Submarine Boat com pany for the construction of a boat of the type of the six heretofore contracted for to replace the Plunger, the company agreeing to take the Plunger off the hands of the government and to build in her place the best type of modern sub marine boat for the sum of S110,0OO re- funding to the government the sum of 10000 already paid on the Plunger and the sum of S4,365 which represents other expenses to which the government has been subjected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
NAUGATUcK NEWS
Young Man Knocked Down By
 Team Last Night.

An unknown young man came very near being seriously injured on Main street last night While crossing the street he was knocked down by a team and his face all scratched, also his clothing was badly torn.
 The r. H. Pagan Co have removed their engine from the stone crusher on Coen street and taken the same away.
 The '. NJ. c. I. are to run an en- tertainment in their rooms Tuesday night for the purpose of entertaining the young ladies who took part in the drama which the society presented on the 1Gth of this month.
 About forty couples attended Miss May ROllinson's dancing class recep- ton at Pythian hall last night.
 About six carloads of people from here attended the dance given by the employees of the Connecticut Lighting andsPower Co. All report a good time.
 The firemen expect large crowd at their annual ball which is to be given on Thanksgiving eve at the Gem opera house. Everybody that goes can rest assured that there will be a good time there as the fire laddieS have showed themselves to be capital entertainers.
 The Union City Juniors and a team from Plymouth, Conn, lined up on Athletic field yesterday for a game of football. Union City won by q score of 100.
 J. H. Doyle of Ansonia spent yes terday with friends in town.
 A number of people from here went to New Haven this morning to see the football game if possible. They had no tickets but the game has such q hold on them that they were willing to take their chances on seeing the game.
 The first basket ball game of the season will be played at Good Will hall Thanksgiving night. After the game there will be dancing.
 There was a little excitement on Main street last night about 5:3O o'clock. It was caused by two women who were calling man down. As near as can be foand out the women were in their team and were backing it around when this man ran into them. so they say. but the man claims that they backed into him. The argll- mentS became so noisy that Chief Smith had to step in and smooth over the trouble.
 There was a very slim attendance at the dance given by Court Unity +. of A., last night. The entertain ment was very good, the songs by tthe Empire trio being well rendered. Miss Margaret Campbell sang and John P. Gubbins gave two recitations. Everybody present seemed to enjoy themselves.
 Charles Mayser of New Haven was in town yesterday. He had few tickets for the football game to-day, which were taken up as soon as he showed them to the boys.
 The Naugatuck football team are practicing hard for their game on Thanksgiving day with the strong New Haven Athletic club eleven. The boys are confident of winning and as both teams are strong a great game should be looked for.
 1t is thought that the game between the present Naugatuck High school team and tie eN-High school team will be played at Athletic field Thanks giving morning. The eX-High school boys say that they will make the High school team look like thirty cents as one member of the team re- marked.
 There was no session of the borough court this morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Preaident Eitot TnIe. Vacation.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. 24.-Presi- dent Eliot of Harvard college, accompa nied by Mrs. Eliot and other members of his family, left Cambridge yesterday for New York, where they will leave on steamer bound for Bermuda. The presi- dent will be absent until April. This trip is in the nature of a vacation, as Presi- dent Eliot was unable to take one during the past summer owing to the immense amount of work he was called upon to do by the visit of the Cuban teachers Dur ing his absence Dr. Walcott of the state board of health will act as president of the college.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Vegetables in Buenos Ayres.

Vegetables are usually sold in piles in Buenos Ayres, so that the purchaser has to measure quantity as we'll as quality by the eye. The butchers in that city do not sell meat by weight, e1t at so much per chunk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
washinston n {

Genese Pure Food Co.,. Le Roy. X. Y.:
 Gentlemen: Our family realize so much from the use of GRAIN-O that I feel Il must say a word to induce others to use it. If people are inter- ested in their health and the welfare of their children they will use no other beverage. have used them all. but GRAJN-Q I have found superior to any, for the reason that it is solid ;. 5. yours for health.
 ss:s| c. F. MYERS
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

Over to the south, half way between Broadway and New Church street is the small obelisk erected to the mem ory of Alexander Hamilton by the cor poration of Trinity church. Near the head of the first path to the north is the grave of William Bradford, the publisher of the New York Gazette, the first newspaper printed in this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
yermont Ieet.Iatton.

MONTPELIER, Vt, Nov 24.-In the house of representatives MT. Northrop of Fairfield introduced resolution author isieg the governor to procure the erection of a monument tablet marking the birth place of former President Chester A. Arthur in Fairfield. The senate passed bill to abolish capita punishment. The house passed bill prohibiting the giving of free passes by the railroads to judges of the supreme cou.s.s -.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Secretary Root netprnins. .

] HAVANA, Nov. 24-Seeretary Root, General Wood and Mr. Roots son left iNuevitas yesterday afternoon on the Ka- hawha for St. Augustine, Fla. where they are expected to arrive tomorrow.
 Washington. The other members of the
 party, Mr. Alexis E. Frye and Captain Creole, in the Viking, will inspect the schools and hospitals along the north
 coast, ,.- .1s . ---s... -g,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24
Tke f1tIe Thincx

The little things in life leye-- A song, word. a smile, An hour of happy bite above
 Meath " iich I walk the while. For at the best. tho be our state The pea.ant's or the kings, This life is q mosaic. great
 Fat m; q from Ii''i@ rh'r'rs ..s
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

The heroic commander of the frigate Chesapeake whose remains are here deposited, expressed with his eXpir- ing breath his devotion to his coun- try. Neither the fury of battle, the anguish of "a mortal wound, nor the horrors of approaching death could subdue his gallant spirit. His dying words were: Don't give up the ship"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-24

An unknown young man came very near being seriously injured on Main street last night. While crossing the street he was knocked down by a team and his face all scratched, also his clothing was badly torn.