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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
I CEASES MILLINERY OPENING.
Many Ladies Taking Advantage of the
 Beautiful Display.

The Easter season is near at hand and the young ladies are already pre- pairing to purchase new headgear for the summer months. At I. Chase's millinery, which is having it's easter opening, the young ladies can find the latest and newest i'll every thing which can be found i'll an up-to- date millinery establishment Here may be found the largest and most up- to-date assortment of trimmed and un- trimmed hats, fancy laces, embroidered muslins, scarfs, chiffon, embroidered veils, straw bands, beautiful satins, jet and pearl cavershams, pearl beads, buckles, fancy crowns, pompoms and ornaments of all descriptions. The different styles ill hats, untrimmed and trimmed are very beautiful, that no matter what is the taste of any person. she can be, suited at this store. The three cornered hats will be much in vogue this season. They are very pret- ty. Among the new and latest styles in untrimmed hats are the ''Roden' tMadza'' and "Du Barry" These are dreams of the millinery art, especially the last mentioned. The new Templar turban is of a very pretty shape and the demand for them this season will no doubt be great. The Prince Henry is a hat that will meet with favor among the young ladies.
 What will charm the hearts of the young ladies are the shirtwaist hats which are the swellest that ever was. Among the favorite shirtwaist hats are the Chelsea" "Belmar' and Elite" The Elite" which is of q very pleasing shape, is made of Pana- ma straw and is trimmed with black velvet and a pompom. The trimmed hats are exceedingly beautiful this sea son. Among them are the Berry "Geranium." The latter has velvet streamers, foliage and velvet trimmings Among the trimmed hats is a beautiful white imported one. It is colonial shape and is trimmed with horsehair braid, white satin ribbon and caver- sham. And here it may be said that the stock of imported hats is large and l they are exceedingly handsome Ii would take more than a page of a newspaper to fully describe the beau ties and the magnificence of the hats which greet the eye on every side
 in this popular millinery store. The interior of the store is handsomely decorated.
 The stock of childrens silk caps and bonnets is large and very good. Tn 1 flowers there is any amount of gerani- ums, Blu Barry roses, foliage, berries
 raisins and fruits will also be used much ill the millinery trade this season
 The young lady clerks should not be
 forgotten. They are among the most
 courteous, and are always willing tc show person the latest creation in
 the millinery art. MT Chase has clerks who can speak English. French, Ger
 man and Swedish, and the people of al
 nationalities may be sure of being
 properly waited upon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Best granulated sugar 41ac a pound with S1 worth of other groceries, at Turnbull's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
HOWARD DIVORCE CASE.
Deposition of Mrs Howard Read il
 Court To-day.

Deposition of Mrs Howard Read in
 Court To-day.
 The contested petition for divorce, alimony and change of her name to Karle, of Mrs Margaret Howard against Joseph Howard, was begun be- fore Judge Gager in the superior court to-day. This is the first case of this kind that has been heard in some years. The last was Stone ys Stone, Woodbury parties, ill which the GUS tody of little girl was involved. The scene of contention in the present case was at 27 Burton street, the home of the Towards when they lived together. The parties were married June 3, 1901. The plaintiff admits she is 64 and the defendant 74. Attorney Susan O'Neill appeared for the plaintiff and Attor- neys Lowe and Rogers for the defend ant. Almost immediately after the marriage of the litigants trouble began Howard was q boarder i'll Mrs Karle's house. He had been thus q number of years and one day he suggested that she ought to have man at the head Of the household. She acquiesced and when he suggested that himself be that man she acquiesced again A year before that Mir Karle died in the Odd Fellows home, where he had been about eight years
 Howard was no longer a boarder. and the contention of the petitioner is that his disposition changed with his position.
 Mrs Howard was not in court to- day, but deposition by her was. In this she testified that there was almost constant trouble. Her i'll health was due to her husbands cruelty, she said, and finally upon the advice of her neighbors she put him out of the house and had them remove his effects to the sidewalk.
 question arose as to the defend ants property. He claims it amounts to about $6,500, both real and personal, while his wife insists it is about $10- 900. Defendant declares there was no trouble until his property was in quired into. He refused to sign it over to his wife's children and domes, tic turmoil was the consequence.
 Plaintiff, on the other hand, says the first row occurred over her daughter, Miss Anna Karle, giving the cat piece of meat. Defendant objected and things became so warm that Miss Karle seized a chair in defense and threatened to knock down defendant. The night defendant was put out of the house he had gone on a volunteer mis- sion to procure medicine for his wife.
 Miss Karle was the first witness, and, according to her testimony, there was continual trouble in the house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
NEW MILITARY BOARD.
First Meeting Held at Hartford And
 Recommendation Made.

Hartford. Mar 2O.-The military board, appointed by Governor Mclean under a law passed at the last general assembly, to take into consideration the condition and reorganization of the Connecticut National guard and to make recommendations, held it's first meeting this week The members of the board are the following: Ex-Ad- jutant- Generals Edward E. Bradley of New Haven, George Haven of New London and Louis Van Keuren of Wa terbury; x-Quartermaster-Ge General Ar thur l.. Goodrich of Hartford ex-Judge Advocate General Charles M. JoSlyn of Hartford, Paymaster-GeneralJ John w. Atwood of Wauregan, ex-AssiStant Ad- jutant- General W. H. Tubbs of Hart ford, ex-Colonel William k. Cone of Hartford, ex-Colonel Lucien F. Burpee of Waterbury, Colonel Norris G. Os- born of New Haven Lieutenant-Col- onel Eugene T. Kirkland of New Lon don and Major Gilbert l.. Fitch of Stamford.
 General Bradley is president of the board and Major Fitch the recorder, their appointments have been made by the adjutant-general.
 The board met at 12 o'clock and it was decided to hold it's meetings for the present, at least, behind closed doors. All the members were not pres ent at the opening of the meeting, but members who were absent then, at tended later.
 There was discussion of the present condition of the Connecticut National guard and it's relation to the regular army. The necessity of having it more in touch with the latter, so that it could be made a part of the national forces without the delay which was experienced during the Spanish-Ameri- can war, was discussed and sugges- tions offered. General Ravens brought the matter of an artillery regiment i'll connection with the Connecticut Ma tional guard, before the board. Major Hull of New London county has or ganized an artillery corps which could form the nucleus of an artillery regi- ment.
 Some of the suggestions which will be offered will include the idea of hay ing only two regiments of infantry in the state and of having in each regi- ment the maximum number of com panies required by the army regula- tions of the United States, and also to have all the companies contain as many men as the companies of the regular army have. If there were two infantry regiments so constituted they could be easily transferred to the regu- lar army service without causing any delay.
 The intention of those who favor this plan is to have the headquarters of the infantry regiments located in Hartford and New Haven. The suggestion in- cludes the organization of companies of artillery.
 When the military board has finish ed it's meetings it will prepare report which will be submitted to a board of organizations which consists of the Governor, Adjutant- General and Briga- dier- General
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

Easter shoes for the little folks, boy, girl or toddling baby, at Connecticut Sot and Shoe store.
 Black suits, every size, shape and at prices from $10 up to SIS, at E. G. Kill duff < Co.'S clothing store.
 Easter suits, jackets and waists at sacrifice prices at Conlon Bros, prepar. atory to going out of business.
 Don't suffer over q hot stove this summer. The United Gas Improve ment Co will put in gas range.
 Housekeepers' bargains in Currans' basement for tomorrow. It's on the little needs you make saving some times.
 Union made overalls and coats at A Mailhiot's; Ably linen collars for 1oc.
 Hygeia Ice Cold Storage plant has issued a booklet explaining their sys tenn of business.
 Tribune bicycles, road wheels S4( and $50, at F. F. McEyoy's. See "Blue Streak racer for $50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
BLIND MAN CHASED HIS HAT.
Wind Tried to Hide It. But the Man
 Was Agile.

A little incident occurred this noon, says the Ansonia Sentinel, that caused those who saw it to lose all faith in human nature. Just before the whistles blew a poor, decrepit looking specimen of humanity came over the bridge from Derby carrying an organette. He was trying to find suitable place to seat himself to catch the charitably disposed of the working people. On his breast he had a card which read: Please help me. I am blind and cannot work
 Just as he reached the eastern end of the viaduct a gust of wind took off his hat and it was carried by the Rind around under the structure, finally bringing up against one of the pillars near the center. The blind @ man laid down his organette and without falter ran around after his hat with an agility that amazed those who were watching the scene. It Is need less to state that this poor blind @ man did not take his post in that To- cality, but went further on where those who had seen the incident would not be apt to pass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Wilson & TyrrelI have one of the largest stocks of hats and gents fur nishings ever in their store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
SUPERIOR COURT.
Briefs Will Be Filed in The Walker
 Damage Suit.

OdIudSc SSulL.
 The case of Partree ys Atwood was finished ill the superior court yesterday afternoon. There was no defense and it was decided that instead of begin ming the arguments then and resuming this morning to hold that feature of the case over to next Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 The case of c. G. Root against the city was then taken up This is the injunction which Attorney Root in- stituted against the city restraining the mayor, the city clerk and the comptrol- Ter from paying over to Robert Walker (the alderInan) or his wife Alice, the sum voted them by the board of alder men, some 5000 odd, for alleged dam- ages to their property caused by an overflow of surface water. The water it is said came from the property of the Heflmann Brewing company and as this concern was primarily responsi- ble for whatever damage did happen the Walkers property it is reported iii legal circles that Attorney Root was merely counsel for the Brewing com pany in this action. If the city paid the Walkers the sum voted by the board of aldermen it would devolve upon the city to collect that sum from the Brewing company. Hence the lat ter's attitude.
 Colonel Burpee appeared for the Walkers.
 Attorney Root had read q few para graphs of the complaint when he sud denly stopped and said "Why your honor must remember all about this case?" Judge Gager could not recall anything concerning it. So Attorney Root read another paragraph or two and then the court recalled that it was he who decided the plaintiffs demurrer favorably short time ago. So this obviated the necessity of reading the papers. All the facts were agreed to by contending counsel, they admitted. The only contention was conclusion of law. Colonel Burpee holds that it is q conclusion of law that Alderman Walker had the right to vote upon the motion that the city pay him and his wife the above named sum. At torney Root holds that it is not conclusion of even common sense that the alderman had such a right. He said he could not prove that statement; there was no authority for or against it, hence the presence of the parties in court for instruction. The court re- marked that it was merely a question of law, of principle of authority, took the papers and adjourned court. Briefs instead of arguments will be filed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
IAN EVENING IN LONDON"
A Rich Treat Enjoyed by Audience at
 the Last Lecture.

the Last Lecture.
 Prof c. T. Winchester of Wesleyan delivered a lecture on ''An Evening in London in 17S0" in Leayenworth hall last night. Prof Winchester's lecture was the last of an excellent course of lectures which have been given during the winter months. under the auspices of the Waterbury Women's club. Many noted speakers have been brought here and the lectures have been q gratify- ing success.
 IL is matter of regret that a larger audience was not present to hear Prof winchester. He is a very interesting and entertaining speaker, one who commands the closest attention of his audience throughout. During his dis course the lecturer referred to a nun, Der of the leading literary and dra- matlc stars in London in the early days. He spoke in glowing terms of the ability and fame of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the great portrait painter. Sald the speaker: 'It is easy to un- derstand why he was so popular as a portrait painter. He was not merely an artist of the highest rank, but an exceptional man in other ways. I think his even temper and his sunny disposition were prominent features. He befriended everybody and thou, sands Of people who had no claim upon his generosity received assistance from his ready hands,.
 EdWard Gibbon. the author of that beautiful work, ''The Decline and Fall CT the Roman Empire" also occupied part of the speakers time. The life and character of David GaTr;cI- 1,ic first attempt to portray Shakespearean roles in a little East London tbeater his steady rise in fame and power were described in clear and interest ing manner. Prof Winchester cIassed Garrlck as the greatest actor who ever used the English tongue, and said that Tor over thirty years he enjoyed fame unequaled
 The speaker also told interesting facts about Oliver Goldsmith. Dl Samuel Johnson. Boswell. the biog. rapher. Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Edmund Burke. The lecturer referred to Burke as ''the greatest of all Eng lishmen in the eighteenth century ; His logic was brilliant his imagination fine. his insight into public acts was very keen. Richard Sheridan's fine comedy. "The Rivals" was a source of wonder to all England Sad and touching was the story of Sheridan's declining years, which were spent in poverty and degradation.
 The lecture was one of the best ol the course and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The students of St Margaret's school were present in . body.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

nISTRIcT OF WATERBURY SS PRO- IB bate Court. March 17 1902.
 Estate of William H. Delaney, late Of Water bury in said district deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Wat erbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly atteSted, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 Henry A. Hayden, Executor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
nIsMAsrEn yEssEI. ADRIFT

Nantucket, Mass, Mar. 20-A large vessel dismasted, is adrift three miles off the south side of this island, with colors set on her bowsprit as a signal of distress. The Surf Side life saving crew has gone to the assistance of the craft
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
MUSICIANS NOTICE.

There will be a meeting of all the musicians in the city who are inter- ested in forming musicians union, in Pythian hall, Bank street, on Sat urday night at S:30. Charter is here and Organizer O'Neill will be present to explain the workings of the union
 w. J. NATION,
 Temporary Secretary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
WANTED QUIET WEDDING.
Bridgeport Couple Ran Away to New
 York.

New York, Mar. 2O.--John McLach- Ian, aged 43, and Mrs Jennie Corcoran, aged 37, ran away from Bridgeport, Conn, yesterday and were married in the Yorkyille police court. Magistrate Mayo performed the ceremony The groom said: We wanted a quiet we'd ding and that's the reason we came here to get the knot tied.'' When asked the reason, McLachlan said: We just want to surprise the Bridgeport people when we come back from our honey moon."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
FOR SALE.

The large fine brick residence with lot of about 120 feet on North Main street, being No 161, formerly occu- pied by myself and family, and for the past few years by the Union Club, is now in the market.
 This is to-day one of the best loca- tons III our prosperous city for a doctors home and offices, or can be used and improved for other profitable purposes.
 l will give the right party one of the pest real estate deals that was ever offered in central property. Will make terms to suit purchaser. Call on
 WILLIAM J. SCHLEGEL, For this and other bargains in Water pufy real estate i'll the Lewis building. Nc 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, sS, PRo- D bate Court March r, 1902. in said district.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set- accnnnts Mho s4 sad tTa will be debarred recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to.
 Patrick Slavin. Execntor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-22
MARYFLEMING SUES La WYER
DECLARES COUNSEL WHO DEFENDED
HER AT MURDER TRIAL OBTAINED
HER MONEY BY FORGERY.

An action was begun yesterday in the United
States Circuit Court by s Livingston Samuels.
for Mary A. A. Frey. formerly known Mary
Alice Almont Fleming. against John c. Shaw,
an attorney wherein the plaintiff seeks to
cover from the defendant S40.399 IS which, she
declares. he wrOngfulIy converted from her. al
leging that he employed forgery to get the
money
Mrs. Frey. under her former name, was ac-
cused in 1896 of the murder of her mother. hav-
ing sent. 1t was alleged. poison in a can of
clam chowder The case was one of the sensa-
lions Of the day. and after long trial she was
acquitted. Subsequently. it was said she went
TO the Klond;ke.
One of her admirers left her money. which
deposited with the City Chamberlain. then
Arson G. McCook. Just before her trial Mrs.
Frey engaged Shaw as her counsel He was
assisted by other lawyers She gave him power
of attorney. and while acting such he with
drew the money deposited for his client with
the Chamberlain. He paid her S4O.315 Fl. claim
ing the remainder for his fee and disburse-
ments.
In her present complaint Mrs Frey alleges
that the petition to Justice Andrews, presented
by the defendant and purpOrting to be signed
and certified by her. wherein application was
made to the court for order directing the
Chamberlain TO pay over the trust fund held
by him for her, and wherein by order of the
court, the City Chamberlain paid to Shaw SOL
353 q, was presented without her knowledge,
and was not signed or certified by her. OF this.
she says S4O315 21 was paid to her by Shaw
She demands judgment for the remainder, IN
terest on II and damages.
Shaw, whose Office is at No. los E'ulton-st-.
said that the charge was too absurd to diCnify
with denial He declared there not
word of truth in il. and asserted that Mrs
Frey had received every cent that was due her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-22
FIRE ENGINEERS TO MEET HERE.
THE THIRTIETH CONVENTION OF THE INTERNA-
TIONAL ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD
IN SEPTEMBER

Preparations are being made for the entertain
of the thirtieth convention Of the Interna-
tionaI Association Fire Engineers which f. to be
held in the Grand Central Palace on September is.
II. Is and 19 The convention will be made up OF
the chiefs of the fire departments OF the principal
cities Of the United States and Europe The chiefs
of Berlin. Hamburg and London have already ex-
pressed their intention to attend One OF the at
fractions the convention will be exhibition OF
Of this feature has arranged for the allotment or
floor space to sixty-nine exhibitors To the visitors
will also be given NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the work
OF the New-York Fire Department
The convention is in charge OF a citizens COM
mittee. consisting General Howard Carroll. H H
Vreeland. Colonel Jacob Rupert, jr-. James r.
Sheffield. the Rev William ST. Elmo Smith. the Rev.
Charles Thomas Walkley. Lieutenant Colonel N 3.
ThurstOn. Augustus T. DOcharty. Joseph Huber,
Frank NJ Parker. Clarence L Fabre. John b.
Hasslocher. d a. Wood Ouse. Chief James Ross of
the New-RochelIe department: Randall p. Barron
John II. Lyons. John NJ Talbot Simon Brentano
Frederick W. Shspperd. Anton c. G.. Hupfel. George
Ehret, jr.. Henry SandersOn Edward S Innet and
Samuel Stewart The officers of the committee are
Thomas e Crimmins. president; Chief Mayhem
Bronson Of the Larchmont department. vice-presi-
Sherin's jury, treasurer, and Dr. H NJ Archer.
secretary.
This is the first time the convention has been
held in New-YOrk in twenty years. and arrange
ments are baing made for a fine exhibition both
of methods and apparatus Last year the meeting
thousand chiefs and fire department officers win be
in attendance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-22
CITYs GREAT GROWTH ILLUSTRATED.

An advance copy OF TrOws General Directory
for the Boroughs OF Manhattan and The Bronx for
1892 has been received. This is the one-hundred-
d-sixteenth volume of the New-York directory.
which for nifty years has been published by the
Trow Company. On the front pages OF the volume
is a picture reminiscent of the early days OF the
directory In the picture sign. which
painted In 1856. At that time almost the entire
population OF New-York lived below Forty-sec-
ond-st. There towering skyscrapers: no
great office buildings; no handsome hotels
have them now. Three and four-story buildings
the rule. Now. perhaps. more people live
entire city.
The northern limit of the canvass for this 1902.
issue OF the directory the southern boundary
of Yonkers. The enormous growth OF New-YOrk
city is apparent TO resident OF five
years standing but IL Is impressed forcibly upon
when the directory. increased both in size and
scope. is examined. To is this growth
more perceptible than to the publishers of the
book. who say that within the last twenty years
their labors have increased fourfold. The volume
is worthy successor to those Of former issues.