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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22

Nature played her part well. For the
three days Of the regatta the sun shone
.lotiously and every condition was fav-
orabie for successful water carnival.
No s0oner had the last event been pull
I'd OF yesterday afternoon. how
ever. than the familiar rnindrops began
falling from the sky. as II TO character
islically emphasize the end Of ORGANS
greatest carnival.
The third day opened brightly and II
was 8 80, p. m. before slight shower
fell. The crowd In attendance was not
quite 80 large as that OF The previous
lays. hut the grandatand and neigh
boiinf docks werc densely packed with
people. II was a good-naturcd crowd.
TOO, anxious 20 fnd entertainment and
10 applaud the performer
AT : o'clock Queen Frances boarded
the II. $ i Manznnta at the o, Il. 4
y. wharf. whIle admiral Smith and
members IT bis stan boarded the U.
=. $. Columbine The two vessels pro-
cerded together TO the grand stand,
where the arrival Of her majesty was
ieyfully noted. the crowd cheering as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22

band struck up the familiar strains OF
"Auld Lang syne," and for just mo-
mept the vast crowd became sentiment
mi II was a manifestation Of friendly
feeling between the Californians and
the oregonIans that only long acquain-
tance could justify and mark OF gen.
ulne regret at parting The cheering
continued until the Elder had passed
from view,
The Columbine, conveying the adm'-
raj and his party proceeded over the
course for some time before returning
to the grand stand.
Her majesty remained at the grand
stand until 1880, when, with her at
tendants she left in the royal carriage
10 view the street parade, As on the
preyious days, the appearance OF the
oueen on the street was a signal for
demonstration in her honor The
crowd was especially enthusiastic when
the royal carriage. containing her maj
esty and Mrs. w, o, wilkinson,passed
along Commercial street as prepara-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22

the queen left the tender and ascended
10 the throne. surrounded by her ladies',
Then followed touching incident
The san Francisco erdeorge II.
Elder outward bound,camc slowly down
stream from her dock, profusely decor
ated with flags In honor Of the lpeen
and the Astoria regatta, Among her
pHsscpg ars were the California oarsmen
who we're returning home from the gay
northern city that they have come to
admire SO well. As the Elder steamed
by she saluted the queen, while the
passengers cheersl. The other vessels
In the harbor Joined in the salutation
and a great demonstration ensued.
Asa climax to the situation Browns
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
QUEEN VISITS wARsHIPs
Received With Admirars Salute On
Board Big Vessels.

In the AFTERNOON Queen Frances and
her court, accompanied by Admiral
Smith and staff, boarded the Melville
and paid an official visit to the Concord
and Marblehead by way Of a return
courtesy for the visit of the officers of
both ships to the queen. which occurred
day before yesterday.
The royal party proceeded to the Con-
cord hrst,where an admirals reception
was accorded, the marines being drawn
up in line at present arms"
The visitors were conducted first tc
the cabin of conmanderPerkins, where
a reception was held and refreshments
served. This function was then repeat
ed by the wardroom officers in their
quarters, the whole time occupying
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
ASTORIA TEAM THE WINNER
Took Wet Test And New York Race
From Oregon city.

The Astoria hose team yesterday
maintained its winning streak In the,
firemen's tournament. defeating Oregon
City in both the wet test and the New
York race, The Asoria team took the
four first prizes offered for the tour
nament.
The New York race was run at 4:5o
Commercial street from Twelfth street
west. The Astoria team covered In IS
as seconds, the Oregon City team go
ing in 80 Is seconds The Oregon City
team failed to make proper connections
Al the pipe. but we're not disqualified.
MS the judges did not wish to deprive
1t Of second money.
he New York race was run at 4;So
D. m. The teams ran 500 feet to the
hydrant, laid 300 feet of hose, got water.
then replaced the second length from
the hydrant with the last length and
again got water. Astoria's time was ].
minute, 9 1-5 seconds. while Oregon
City's time was minute. 10 seconds.
The visitors sought unsuccessfully to
arrange a consolation hub-and-hub con
test, but the Astorians concluded that
four straight wins were enough. The
Vancouver, Wash. team did not con-
test after the first day, on account Of
dissatisfaction. The tournament was
highly entertaining and quite successful
IN all, the Astorians won s4Oo and the
+, oregon city cam $500,
BALL IN THE EVENING,
The ball given by the Astoria Hose
Team at Foard & Stokes hall last night
will go down in local history as one Of
Astoria's most pleasurphle events. The
number in attendance was just enough
to make a success without the disa-
greeable crowding of a crush The ar
I rangemants were perfect, the music
excellent, the floor good Hence the ball
was thoroughly enjoyable The boys
are trying to perfect plans whereby
they can attend the coming carnival
1t Portlaad, They intend giving a
7 Continued on page six.)
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The gig race between crews from the
cruiser Marblehead and gunboat Con-
cord proved an interesting event. The
Marblehead crew won.
In the second single shell race Of the
morning Patton started alone, and took
the prize after rowing over the course,
Gloss was the only man in the senior
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elples Of Contuclus, appeared a small
statue representing the evil spirit-the
bugabco Of the Flowery Kingdom. The
statue is of chnaware and resembles
IN Appearance the fairy-book pictures
Of the Qaastal devil. The evil one Is
suiroundaA entirely with drums, which
are heated lerisively, as il to show the
confidence of the Chinese that harm
could not befal them while the dragon
was conveniently near. \ priest with
dramatic stride-and fantastic features
followed the evil spirit, the dragon
coming after him.
The parade lasted for half an hour
and was seen Ry large number of
people. who were loud in their praise Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
Last Race Is Over
All Hands Furl Sail

something like half an hour. AS the
party passed through the file Of ma
rines to the accompaniment OF schriek-
Ing sirens and whistles. the bevy OF
beauties reminded old timers quite for
cibly Of the visit Of Sir Joseph Porter's
sisters, cousins and aunts' TO the flag
ship "Pinafore' In the good old comic
nautical opera Of quarter OF a century
ago
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies,
the royal party again boarded the Mel
vile, and. escorted by Commander Per-
kins and staff in the Concord's launch,
proceeded to the Marblehead. where an
equally swell reception was awaiting
them at the hands Of Commander
Phelps, his officers and crew. Prac-
tacieally the same ceremonies followed
at the conclusion of which the royal
party left for the shore, first. however,
circling PARKWAY round the Marblehead
and being greeted with three cheers
from the officers, crew and the throng
OF visitors aboard the cruiser. TO which
hearty response was rendered In kind
by those on the Melville.
The royal party arrived on shore
at i:3O, p. m, where the gorgeous state
barouche was waiting for the queen
and her aunt. Mrs. W. o. Wilkinson.
Realizing that her reign was about over
Queen Frances stood up in the carriage
apdsin pretty little speech. thanked
hei friends, waived an adieu, and drove
away. The carriage took a turn down
Commercial street before going home
giving the populance farewell view of
their gracious sovereign. and then, In
few minutes. the young queen had re-
sumed ordinary attire. and was once
more an American girl.
| A pleasing feature Of yesterday was
the visit of the Victoria and Vancouver
oarsmen. who called in body at the
queens house to pay their respects.
Upon leaving they presented her with
number of souvenirs, and as a fare
well sang God Save The Queen" while
standing on the side walk. gave three
cheers, and took their departure,
! The warships were crowded yesterday
throughout the hours of public recep-
tion in the afternoon, and the observing
ones must have marvelled much at
Jacks patience rs he conducted scores
OF visitors throughout his home and
deity explained the intricate mechan-
ism OF the big guns to the fair ones who
voiced many complimentary remarks.
The courtesy Of the American sailor in
this respect has been known all over
the world, and yesterday was surely
no exec 2ttpn.
The officers and crews of both vessels
expect 20 leave this forenoon, probably
about or 9 o'clock. 1t was intended
yesterday that if orders We're not re-
ceiyed, to so to Portland by that time,
the anchors would be weighed for Brem
crton but this was not certain. AS a
matter of fact, sailing orders are re-
ceiyed but few hours before departure
in cases of this sort. In this instance
they come from Admiral Glass. who is
at Seattle on the flagship New York.
They would be directed to Commander
Perkins, who ranks as senior Officer
while here, according to naval rules
although by somewhat strange CO.
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tIons we're under way for the firemen'i
race.
THE MORNING PROGRAMME.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22

the quarters Of the oarsmen,
Gloss and Patton struggled for the
championship, but the former was too
much for the old-time champion and
finished first Had it not been for the
disaster 70 DePrisey's shell the result
might have been different There is no
effort hereto detract from Gloss's ahIl-
ity. for he rows under most nufavora-
BILE circumstances. His shell has been
in use for Is years, is full of patches
and weighs twice as much as the boats
of the other oarsmen, who are provid-
ed with the latest make of shell. The
little Portlander is hard man to beat
and 1t Is DePrisay, of Victoria, who is
his strongest opponent. For the sake
of good sport the accident is regretted.
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the manner in which the Chinese car
rlel out their part of the program.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
THE HORSE RACE.
Charles wise's ciatsop Bell Defeats
j. c. coIemanss Admiral Smith.

The horse race at 5, p. m, was pull
ed or on Astor street where large
crowd congregafed. The horses ent-
cred we're Charles wise's clatsop Bell,
j. G. coIeman's Durango. "a Portland
horse entered under the name Of Ad-
mfral Smith and Henry sherman's
Brown Bess. The course was 300 yards
in length and a considerable sum was
wagered on the result.
The Coleman horse ran the Astoria
mare hct race. but ciatsop Bell fin-
ished length to the good, with Brown
Bess third. The prizes were SIS and $40
The race was run under the supervis-
ion Of Mr.. Hayes Estabrook.
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4 "a
testants were Gicss and Patton, Of Port
land and DePrIsay, " Victoria. Con-
siderable interest was manifested in
this event and there was disAppoint-
ment because Of an unfortunate acei-
dent.
I De Prtsay is the cr.ek oarsman OF
the British Columbia aggregation and
was counted upon by his mates to
wrest the championship from Gloss.
Thyy started well and the contest was
an exciting one to the turning stake,
'rncr DePrIsey ran into some driftwood
and his shell was badly smashed. One
n the launches picked upthe unfortun
ate athlete and brought him back to
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incidence, be and Commander Phelps
we're graduates Of the same class at
Annapolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
Gloss Defeats Patton and DeFfisay In
Championship Race

The opening event on water OF the
morning was the senior single shell
race. championship event. The con-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-22
THE STREET PARADE.


The crowd was given another opnor-
tunity yesterday to view the immense
Chinese dragon. The Chinese were the
whole show, except for Browns band,
which headed he procession. The pa
rade started on Bond street. turning at
Fourteenth and proceeded down Com
mercIal While the dragon had been
exhibited on the previous day, there was
no lack Of interest In the second pa
rade. Following the band marched a
powerful Chinese. carrying gorgeous
banner, and then came number of
Chinese dignatariss IN pretty costume.
Other standard bearers marched next,
with tiresome energy. After these de-
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tests of friends at the WaldOrf-A As

guests of friends at the WaldOrf-As
tOria.
Joseph G. Yutzler was home from
Derby for Christmas.
Charles J. Memmott is spending his
holidays at his home in this village.
Miss Hannah Cashier of Newark is
visiting Mrs Samuel Beeman.
Mrs John w. Ives entertained Har-
risOn H. Ives and wife of Goshen over
Christmas.
Leroy A. Williamson of Philadel-
phia and brother, Herbert c. William
son of Norwich, were the guests of the
Hon L. J. NlckerSOn for few days
last week.
Mrs V. G. Sanford was quite i'll sew
eral days last week, but is about again
Miss Sylvia A. Rogers left, last Sat-
urday, to join her brother at Beverly,
Mass, for the remainder of the winter.
Miss Nellie L. Rogers spent her
holiday. vacation at Maple Shade
Farm, North Cornwall.
Miss Cora NJ. Cole, accompanied by
her cousin from Bridgeport, were at
the home of F. r. Cole, for few days
last week.
Mrs c. F. Calkins entertained her
two sons, Charles and Eugene Calkins,
husband, Mr. and Mrs G. r. Rapp, from
Lime Rock on Christmas day.
Misses Carrie and Cora Hallett re-
turned from Bridgeport last Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel l.. Minnehan Of
Torrington spent several days last
week with Mrs Joseph Cole, Mr. Min
nehan returning Saturday and Mrs
Minnehan Tuesday.
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been recent a guest of Mrs B. W.
Rncr
WESTON.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
The Norfield Aid society will hold a
handkerchief Bazaar at the resi-
dence of Mrs John Fitch ON WedneS-
day evening, January7.
Miss Lillian Adams is home from
stay of several weeks in Bridgeport.
Miss Madeline Sturges of NOrwalk
has been guest of Miss Anne Banks.
The annual Christmas celebration
of NOrfield Grange was held on Friday
evening last, and greatly enjoyed by
the patrons and their children.
Archer G. Abbott of POughkeepSie,
n. Y, spent few days last week,
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs William
Abbott.
Miss May Hamilton has returned
from a visit with her aunt in Nor
walk.
Mrs Wildman Adams, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Miss Elizabeth Gordon is spending
two weeks with her parents in EastOn.
Mrs Theron Brown has entertained
her parents and sister from WestpOrt.
Mr. and Mrs J. p. Fitch were guests
of friends in Rid9etield, last week.
Charles o. Perry has accepted a DO
sition in Seymour.
Mrs B. f. Buckley, who has been
quite ill for several weeks, has recov-
cred.
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WOODBURY..
FLANDERS,

F. o. Warner has accepted a position
at the Holmes, Booth & Hayden Co. s
factory in Waterbury,.
V. A. Judson and family spent
Christmas in AnsOnia.
G.. 0. Warmers barn is shining with
a new coat of paint.
Henry Terrill and son are building
a SilO for J. E. Summers.
Mr. and Mrs George Townsend spent
Christmas at Il. b. Terrill'S.
Mrs Cereno Mansfield had Christ
mas tree for her scholars at her home
on Monday evening. 1t was greatly
appreciated by them.
Mr. and Mrs Claus Josephson and F..
E. Warner spent Christmas day at the
home of their parents in Flanders.
Mr. and Mrs G. S. Smith are to Gel
citrate the 18th anniversary of their
marriage on Saturday evening, Janu-
airy 3.
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BETHLEHEM.
MRS ANNIS SKIDMORE.


Mrs Annis Skidmore died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs B. H. John
son, Monday morning, December 20,
1902, dt the advanced age of SO years
and six months. She had retained her
mental and physical powers to won
derful degree, being able to be about
and care for herself until within few
weeks. She has been a lifelong resi-
dent of Bethlehem. Her father kept
a hotel where Mrs Henry W. Peck
now resides. Her husband kept gen.
eral store in the building standing on
the east side of the Green and now
used as tenement house. Mr. Skid
more died in 1863. For many years
Mrs Skidmore has made it her home
with her daughter, Sarah johnson.
She leaves besides her daughter, son,
Henry A. Skidmore, dry goods mer-
chant in Cambridge, Mass, and five
grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Her funeral was held from her late
home on Wednesday at 2 p. nj. She
was a member Of Christ church and
attended church until the intirmities
of age prevented her.
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W. POSTS was much enjoyed by the

w. POSTS was much enjoyed by the
young people of this vicinity.
The school has closed for the usual
mid-winter vacation. The teacher,
Miss A. M. Ramsey, is visiting friends
in New Jersey.
Ransom Chase has his saw mill in
running order and is prepared to do
custom saving at short notice. When
Mr. Chase came to Macedonia little
over year ago some wondered what
he expected to find what to do but in
stead of hunting for work, Mr. Chase
created business and has kept one or
more men constantly employed besides
helping our farmers to many welcome
dollar through sale of their standing
timber. If the town of Kent had few
men with capital and Mr. Chases's bus
mess energy it would become thriv-
ing village if not city. An unexcel-
led situation is here but men with the
capital and spirit are lacking.
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The NeWtOwn Bee
CIRCULATION
LlTCHFIELD COUNTY.
WEST CORNWALL.
DEATH OF MRS HARRISON.

Rebecca A. Todd, daughter of Car,
Todd was born at Cornwall, August
20, 1887. Her education was obtained
in the common schools, supplemented
by attendance at the birds Nest" or
Young Ladies' Institute of Cornwall
and at Armenia seminary, Armenia. n.
Y. A child of Christian parents. she
was religiously trained. At time of
peculiar religious interest, when serv-
ices were held in the old hall in West
Cornwall about 1850 or 81, at about
the age of ID or IA, she experienced an
unusually happy and blessed assurance
of the divine favor which shed JOY
and brightness over her life, that
proved her stay and comfort and gave
a grace and charm that followed her
through all the vicissitudes of the fol-
daughter of devoted mother, who
died leaving her at the tender age of
16 years. At the age of 10 years, in
1856, she married Edward FL. White of
Cornwall. In 1858 she was left a
widow. February 21, 1862 she was
married to George G. Harrison. Her
surviving children are Mrs G. r. Mon
roe, wife of F. H. Monroe OF New
Haven; Mrs E. H. Holiday, wife of
NJ. r. Holiday of New Haven; Miss
Charlotte A..HarriSon, at home with
her parents; Mrs Kate J. Whitney,
wife of Henry D. Whitney of Hart
ford; Mrs Gertrude G. Harrison, wife
of A. K. Harrison, Winchester, Mass.
the Kindergarten. Bristol, Conn.,, and
John r. Harrison. Her grandchildren
are George Harrison Monroe, Daniel
Mcdonald Holiday, Burke Emerson
Whitney, Lincoln Holmes Whitney,
Betsy Moon Harrison, Rebecca Louise
Harrison. She joined the Methodist
church in Cornwall in early life and
was from that time one of its most
consistent and worthy members, ever
interested and ready to promote the
cause of Christ. And in her home,
happy in the privilege of entertaining
His servants, the gospel ministers,
ready and happy welcome to its hos
pitality. AS daughter, wife and moth
er she has well and nObly borne her
part. While health and strength were
given her she was unstinted in her
labOrs of love. In April, 1893, she had
severe apoplectic Shock, from which
she never fully recovered. This was
followed in 1897 by another shock,
which cast a shadow over her mental
faculties and rendered her an invalid
until the time of her decease. Her
daughter, Miss Charlotte A., has ten
derby, as only daughter can, minis
tered unto her during most of these
years of her affection. On Sunday
morning, December %, 1902, at the
time of the calling of the church bells
for worship in earthly tabernacles, she
heard the call to join in the worship
in the temple not made with hands,
where the shadows of earth's souDW
can never come.
Miss Ethel Dunbar of Cornwall
Bridge spent Sunday with Mrs Joseph
Robinson.
Mrs James L. Ferris and son Lewis
| are in New York for few DAYS the
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WASHINGTON.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs Howard Farrand has returned
home from the hospital much benefit
ed, which her many friends are glad to
know.
Rev Mr. Carter's many friends have
presented him with handsome study
table.
Mr. and Mrs Thornton Cogswell en-
tertained very pleasant party of
about 20 of their young friends on
Christmas night.
The new pipe organ at St Johns was
dedicated last week. A good audience
was in attendance to hear the musical
recital by A. L. Conkey of New Mil
ford. The Christmas tree was held on
Wednesday evening and the new altar
was consecrated on Christmas morn
ing.
Mrs Pearl Marsh of Litchfield is on
short visit to her father, John Hol-
lister.
Mr. and Mrs Russell Clark spent Sun
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TRUMBULL.

POULTRY THIEVES AT WORK.
Poultry thieves are again in our
midst, stopping at the hennery of Rev
Mr. Thomas and gaining entrance by
taking out a pane of glass. Several
fouls were taken.
Howard Hawley, who has lived with
David Booth through the summer, is
to spend the winter with 0. b. Bur-
tons.
Miss Mary Nichols is out of town
for the winter.
for the holidays.
CarriersW. O. Brotherton has COM
menced his third year of faithful serv-
Ice in the delivery of United States
mail on Route 3.
Mrs Charles Weed and sister are
spending the holidays with her daugh-
ter in Syracuse, n. Y.
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day and a few days in New Britain.
Charles Woodruff is laid up from the
effects Of being kicked by an OK.
Sherman Woodruff is quite poorly
with cold.
Mr. and Mrs F. North Clark are
spending week at his fathers, E. G..
Clark's.
Sherman Hartwell, who usually at
tends the poultry shows and takes the
prizes, has gone to Meriden with IA
birds, but does not expect to go to
Madison Square, New York, this year.
The roll call and annual dinner of
the Congregational church, with pre-
paratory lecture in the afternoon, was
held on New Years day this year.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
NEW FAIRFIELD.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
. Rev Mr. Holden preached in the
Congregational church on Sunday.
The Congregational society will hold
a meeting at the church on Thursday
evening to take into consideration the
hiring of a pastor.
At the Christmas entertainment at
the Congreg tional church, Alonzo
Eastwood, an aged man, received
from some of his many friends new
OvercOat and two suits of underclOth-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs George w. Adams of
Balls Pond will make their home in
Danbury this winter.
The committee of the East Center
school have secured the services of
Miss Annie Satterlee to fill the place
of Miss Murphy, who unexpectedly re-
signed.
Charles Williams is driving new
horse, spotted A rabian PAGER.
Misses Ella and Ruth Brush are
spending the holidays with their par
entS.