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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
Winners in Litchfeld County Uniyersi-
 ty Clubs Annual e~ss~~~~~ss~--
Telephone connection.

Winners in Litchfield County Universi-
 ty Clubs Annual. -
 Lakeville, May 16.-z-The third ora torical contest under the auspices of the Litchfield County University club was held in Roberts hall yesterday. Hon Donald T. Warner of Salisbury was the presiding officer and the judges were Charles D. Hine of Hartford, sec retary of the state board of education; Rev Newell M. Calhoun of Winsted and Dr John c. Kendall of Norfolk. The first prize was awarded to William Lilley of the Ridge school, Washington, the second to Charles Milton Fessenden of the Taft school, Watertown, and the third to James Mitchell Hoyt of the Ridge school, Washington. Honorable mention was made of Clement Brown Finley of the Gunnery school, Wash ington. >&
 The following are those who took part in the contest and their subjects: "Marconi and Wireless Photography ;" Howard Sage Marsh. Gilbert school. Winsted; "The Value of School Spirit" :" William Mansfield Clark, Hotchkiss school, Lakeville; "John Brown Ern- est Dwight Clark. Cornwall school; Trade Unions," Clement Brown Fin ley. Jr, Gunnery school, Washington; "Marconi and Wireless Telegraphy," Pierpont Edwards Butcher. Ridge school. Washington; ''The Value of School Spirit" James Mitchell Hoyt Ridge school. Washington: "John Brown" Horace Hotchkiss Holley Torrington High school: "The Com mereial Progress of the United States" William Lilley, Ridge school. Wash ington: Trade Unions" Ward Angus tus Baldwin, Thomaston\ High school: "Jonn Brown" < Charles Milton Fessen- den. Tafts school. Watertown.
 The winner of the first prize, Will liam T,illey. is IS years old and was born i'll Lambertville. where he lives, at the present time. Charles Milton Fessenden. who took the second prize. lives in Stamford. and Is a son of States Attorney Samuel Fessenden. He was born in Chicago III, and is 19 years old. James Mitchell Hoyt. the winner of the third prize, was born in Warsaw. Wis. and is IT years old. His home is in Milwaukee. Wis The win ner of the honorable mention. Clement Brown Finley, lives in Derby. He is 20 years old and was born in Huntington, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Plot Against Roo.axe1t.

OAKLAND, Cal, May 16.-G Great dil- igence was exercised by the police in guarding President Roosevelt during his brief visit in Oakland This pre- caution is explained by the fact that information had been received by the authorities of plot which, if carried out, would have meant the assassina- ton of President Roosevelt Mayor Olney received communication sign ed TX. N." stating that two men named Charles Girardo and Antonio Polivinco, the latter an Italian who tried to kill the emperor of Austria in Vienna. had agreed to meet at Girar- dos house to discuss the killing of the president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
MISS CRANES CONDITION.
No Improvement-Rew Offered for
 Her Assailant.

NO lmprovement-ReWa Offered for
 Her Assailant.
 At meeting of representatives of several divisions of the A. o. H. ill Hi bernfdn hall last night it was unani- mously voted to offer reward of $500 for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the assailants of Miss Margaret Crane. Some dc- ton of this sort would have been talk en before, but it was expected from day to day that the patient would re gain consciousness and clear up the mystery herself, and besides her friends supposed it would be but question of time, or only a day or so when the whole affair would be public property, but although the detectives have been quite active since the as- sault they have not learned anything which would warrant them in making an arrest, though, to be sure, things do not look very good for some Brook street folks.
 At the hospital to-day 1t was stated that Miss Crane is improving and that unless something unexpected sets in she will recover. Detective Dodds vis tied her this morning, and while she talked with him, her sentences were disconnected and he could make noth- ing out of what she said. She received a bad blow on the back of the head and her hands also show that she must have figured in a death-like struggle. They are blackened in such a way that one would think she was beaten with some blunt instrument that bruised the flesh on them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Harrfman Has ApDendicftis,

CHICAGO, May 16.-E. H. Harri- man underwent an xamination upon his arrival here, and the physicians pronounced his aff1iction a slight at tack or appendicitis. His condition was 1ound to be not serious, and he was ad- v1sed to continue his journey to New York without delay. Several prominent railroad officials entered his car and consulted him upon business topics during his brief stop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

es. -2 .4 SHOES. Women's patent leather extension Women's kid. Oxfords, patent Ieath- CT and kid tips, tonight $1.79 pair
 LINEN DEPARTMENT. 66-inch bleached mercerized Da- mask, tonight 59c vd
 WASH GOODS. 27-1nch Cheviot, plain colors stripes and figures, tonight 1-3c yd WHITE. GOODS. Mercerized satin Damask, 27 inches wide, suitable for shirt waists. tonight 25c per yfJ
 NOTIONS. Open frame Collar Foundations, all sizes, white only, tonight 1Oc each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Harding'S
 72-74 South Main st, telephone 22O. Lawn . MOWerS--....,..

This mower has all exceedingly rig i'd frame, being braced by half-inch cold rolled steel shaft and firmly se- cured to side plates. The cutter bar is securely bolted to the disks and is readily adjusted so as to take up any wear of the cutting parts. The reel has steel mandril extending through from end to end, running in self-align- ing machine brass bearings, governed by a single set screw to take up all cutting cylinder is 5 inches in diane ter and the driving wheels 71a inches.
 Price, 14-inch, $25O; 16-inch, $2.75.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Rooaevelt,n Naval Yacht.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The pres idents naval yacht Mayfiower has left here for Tompkinsville, N. Y., prepara- tory to taking part in the reunion of the descendants of the original May flower at Larchmont on Long Island sound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Pepper Preaented nt Y,,m.

LIMA, Peru, May 16-CharIes M. Pepper, United States Pan-American railroad commissioner, was presented to President de Romano by United States Minister Dudley. The president is much interested in MT. Peppers mis. sion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Chicago Freightmen Threafen.

CHICAGO, May 16.-The freight ham, dlers' unions of Chicago, with a nem- bership of about 5000, have made de- mands upon every railroad in the city for a 25 per cent increase in wages, effective June 15. Copies of the de- mands were placed before the proper officials, with request that answer be made or conferences arranged before June l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Bulgarian C.b3Da4 pe.,.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, May 16.-The Bul- garian cabinet has resigned. Prince Ferdinand accepted its resignation and summoned M. Petkof, leader of the Stambuloff party. It is possible that a coalition cabinet may be formed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Bomb Friend Workea Atone.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Inspector Me lfsky. after tracing the career of Ros- hu, the Umbria internal machine
 nd, declares that he had no accom-. fees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

Patent Leather Belts. gilt and nickel buckles, inch width; Shoe String Belts in black, white and black ana Whlte' tonight 15c each Sterling Silver Thimbles. all sizes, plain style and extra heavy, to- night 10c each
 PERBUMERY. .Woodworth's Violet and Crab. Ap- pie Blossom Perfume, tonight 25c oz Woodworth'sa Nina Violet TaIcum Powder, tonight 1Oc a box
 POPULAR MUSIC. Includes 'Hiawatha," Our Lead CT" Charcoal and other pop ular two-steps, tonight 15c each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
PRESERVATION OF THE HOME.
Bishop Satterlee Contrasts the Jews
and the Christians.

1.-THE Jews are preserving the home and
family better than We Christians are doing.
l do not know how to account for this, but
1 do know it to be fact" Bishop Satter-
lee of the Episcopal Church made this dec
laration in the sermon preached in Christ
Episcopal Church, Georgetown last night
in which the main subject of his discourse
was divorce. Men" said the bishop, ARE
losing respect for the home and caring less
for the family-the unit of our civilization
On the shoulders of the husbands and fathers
of the land he continued, rests the re-
sponsibility for the low estate to which the
family has fallen in this country. This fos-
tered and encouraged the greatest curse or
the age-diyorce and the loose manner in
which the sacred marriage vows were being
kept.
THE great evil-the most frightful dam
ger-of our age is divorce and the breaking
down of the family institution said the
bishop. IF it is not stopped the women of
this country and of our race will be de-
graded within fifty years."
Previous to delivering the sermon Bishop
Satterlee confirmed a large class of candi-
dates for membership in the church. The
class was presented by Rev. j. II. w.
Blake, the rector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
ANNUAL REUNION HELD.
Maple Sugar Party Under Auspices of
Vermont Association.


There was a merry gathering at the Ma
tonal Rifles Armory Hall last Saturday
night, comprising over 400 adherents Of
the Green mountain state residing in Wash
ington, the occasion being the annual re-
union and maple sugar party of the YER
mont State Association of this city. The
guests were Toasted on maple sugar brought
direct from the mountains of the New Eng
land state, together with doughnuts, bis
cuts, sage cheese and pickles, after which
they listened to addresses delivered by Sec
rotary Leslie M. Shaw and ex-senator
John NJ. Thurston
Those In charge of the arrangements had
secured over fifty pounds Of maple sugar
especially for this occasion, and 1t was
served up hot before the guests, who
watched 1t cool on large cakes of ice and
then partook of 1T with biscuits, doughnut5,
etc Judging from the expressions from
the gathering, the affair was most enjoy
able. BIZ %.
The program was presided over by Mr..
citation, who called upon Secretary Shaw
for free lance" speech Mr.. Shaw spoke
In humorous vein, iEelosing with the re-
mark that everybody should try to be born
in Vermont.
Mr.. Thurston told o. the statesmen from
the Green mountain state who had become
famous in the affairsgof the country, and
mentioned many incidents in their public
lives. At the close of the speechmaking
the guests adjourned to the hall, where
dancing was INDUCED in until late hour.
A special musical program was rendered
during the evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Recital at st. Augustine's.

The qualities of the new pipe organ re-
Gently installed in st. Augustine's Catholic
Church were tested last evening in a re-
cital participated in by a number of the
most prominent organists in the city. An
elaborate program of instrumental music
supplemented by vocal selections by the
church choir, was rendered and Rev. DR..
Stafford made an address on the beauties
Of music and it's power. for good in the
world
The new instrument is considered as not
only one of the largest, but also one of the
finest-toned organs in the city, and it has
a number of features in It's construction
which are not possessed by any other in
strument in Washington. AS evidenced in
the recital of last night, the organ has con-
siderable power, and the tone expression is
excellent. Among those who contributed to
the instrumental program were Mr. II. H
Freeman, Mr.. Anton Kaspar, Mr.. John
Porter Lawrence and Miss Mary Mullaly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
READY FOR CONSULTATION.
Mr.. Burnham to Discuss Highway
Bridge With Secretary Of War.

Mr. Durham of Chicago has notified
General Gillespie, chief of engineers, that
he will be in W ashington next Monday for
the purpose of consulting the authorities of
the War Department in regard to the con-
struction of the proposed highway bridge
across the Potomac. Mr.. Burnham was
consulted in regard to the original plans
for the railroad and highway bridges and
it was mainly at his suggestion that the
existing plans were approved by Secretary
Root.
Secretary Root, General Gillespie and
Colonel Allen are DESTROYS of building the
highway bridge without further delay, If
possible. and are willing to accept any suit
abe plan of construction coming within
the appropriation of S996,000. Before reach
ing a final conclusion, however, they de-
sire to confer with Mr.. Burnham with spe-
cial regard to the architectural require
ments of the structure. 1t is regarded as
probable that all the bids recently received
for bridge on the departments plans will
be rejected, and that bridge builders will
be invited to submit proposals on their
own designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Defrees street northwest between North
Capitol and LIST streets-Dixon H. Bynum
to Fanny W. Gresham, lot 90, square 623;
$40.
Third street northeast between A and B
streets-William Gassaway ct ux. to Alice
NJ. Brooke, lot 1, square 75S; $40.
Third and streets northwest-Harry
Wardman to Thomas McCabe, lot S. square
$40; $40.
No. 1925 New Hampshire avenue north
west-Matilda Helmuth to Edward Hell
muth. lot %, square IL $3.50.
Sixth street northwest between II and
streets-Virginia E. Lucas to Thomas w.
Fowler, part original lot 10, square 453; So
Moore & Barbour addition-David Moore
ct ux. to VIM. B. H. Blandford, lot g.
block 8; $40.
Eleventh street southeast between A and
streets-Ellen Mccartney ct al to Isaac
E. Shoemaker, part of lot IL, square 96S;
$40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
UNION VETERAN DEAD.
Patrick Flynn Succumbs to a Strok,
Of Paralysis.

Mr.. Patrick Flynn. for many years a
clerk in the Treasury Department. died at
his home, 1913 T street, this morning as a
result of stroke of paralysis received
two years ago. Mr.. Flynn was born in
Ireland. but came to this country when he
was quite young. He served through the
war of the rebellion In the 21st Ohio bat
terry and in Company F of the 18th ILL.,
nois Volunteers. While serving with the
latter organization in June, 1864, at Pine
Mountain. Ga, Mr.. Flynn received wound
which totally disabled his left arm. In
May, 1877, he was appointed a Waterman
in the bureau of engraving and printing
He was promoted through the various
grades until he reached the position of
clerk in class in the office Of the auditor
of the War Department He was a close
friend of the late Auditor Morris and Sam
uel Mcdonald, and received a stroke of
paralysis at the time Mr.. Morris was shot
by the latter in his Office three years ago.
While Mr.. Flynn was a patriotic citizen
of the United States, he lost none Of his
love for his old country, and made frequent
trips to Ireland to visit his people. While
on his fourth trip to the old country in
1880 he was married to Miss Mary Ann
Gaffney. The couple had six children, all
of whom are living. Mr.. Flynn was men,
Der of John A. Rawlins Post. No. l. De-
partment of the Potomac, G. A. R., which
organization will probably have charge of
the arrangements for the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
THE COURTS.
Bankruptcy Court Justice Hagner.
In re Marcus Notes.. on TRIAL.
Equity Court No o-Inst;co Could

Equity Court No. 2-Lpstice Gould.
Fisher agt. Fisher u sale decreed and A.
Leftwich Sinclair appointed trustee. Ter
rell agt. Terrell; divorce, a win. mat. grant
ed. Barker agt. Barker; reference to audi
tor to state accounts between parties. Skim
ner -agt. Fox; guardian sad Jitem appointed.
King agt. Shenandoah Slate Company;
leave to amend bill gran&ed. Shea agt
Hassett; contract off sale confirmed and
trustee appointed to, convey. Duell agt.
Duell; commission ordered to issue. Tray
ed report confirmed. Frey agt. Frey; sale
Of part of lot 81. square f4SS; finally rati-
field. Hyatt S. Fountaine;, auditors report
confirmed. Atwell agt. Ross; pro confesso
Beach; alimony- and counsel fees ordered
paid pendente lite. Moran agt. Moran;
trustee authorized to accept offer. Latham
agt. Justh; pro confesso ordered.
Circuit Court No. 1-Jushce Barnard
Heine agt. Schneider ct al; on trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice Clabaugh
Coleman agt. District of Columbia; on
trial McGuirk agt. Metropolitan Railroad
Company; judgment on verdict for defend
ant. Hannah ast, Washington and Great
Falls Electric Railway Company; Judgment
on verdict for p1aintif for $500.
Probate Court-Justiee Barnard
Estate of Rein Davidge: order to pay
of Hesta Rich; will admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to James
f. Bundy; bond, $780, Estate Of. Nancy
Farmer; will proved. Estate of John Ober-
helm: Charles s. Shreve, jr., and Edwin B.
Hay appointed collectors; bond, $1,000. Es-
tate of George P. Browning will admitted
to probate and letters testamentary granted
to Emory H. Bogiey; bond, $1,000. Estate
of Jane w. Thompson; Ellen Thompson ap-
pointed administrative; bond, $4,000 Es-
tate of Joseph n. Rice; account passed Es-
tate Of katherine Fitzgerald; will admitted
to probate and letters testamentary granted
to John Conner; bond, $4,000. In re Lillian
WethereIl ct al; account passed. In re
Talley r. Holmes ct al do. Estate of
John Nicolay; do. Estate of Caspar Rein
hard; petition for letters Of administration
filed. Estate of Catherine A. Wedding; will
dated March H. 1903, filed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
DEATH OF EDWARD J. ADAMS.
Had Been in Business in Washington
More Than Thirty Years.

Mr. Edward ]. Adams, senior member of
the wholesale commission firm of E. J. Ad-
ans & Co. of this city, died yesterday at
his home, 321 street northwest He was
i'll about six weeks, and though his ailment
was slight at first 1t soon developed into
typhoid fever with complication of other
diseases, from which recovery was not pos
sible
Mr.. Adams had been in business here for
more than thirty years, having started as
commission merchant in 1870. He ap-
piled himself with. untiring energy to his
work. and by his sterling integrity and
amiable qualities soon developed a large
patronage.
The funeral will take place from the late
residence of the deceased tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. The interment will be
made at Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Funeral of Shaaf Johns.

The funeral services over the remains O
Shaaf Johns, the twelve-year- son o.
Rev. DR.. Arthur s. Johns, rector of Chris
Episcopal Church in Southeast Washington
who was killed in a street car accident las
Thursday morning, took place late Satur
day afternoon from Christ Church The
service consisted of the reading of the
Episcopal burial rites. Bishop Henry Y
Satterlee conducted the service, assisted
by the Revs. Walden, Myer and Mckee.
The pallbearers, selected from the choi,
boys, were as follows: Richard Hynson
Thornton Hynson, r. R. McCalhran, F. M
Kerby B. L. Grimes and D. s. Bright
The remains were placed in vault al
the Congressional cemetery, and the inter
ment will be made tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths We're reported at the
health office during the forty-eight hours
ending at noon today: Raphael Brown, t03
years: Henry Jennings, - years; George
Washington, 20 years: Walter s. Pitkins,
65 years; Franklin T. Porter, Ga years; John
w. Schultz, Ga years; William H Harvest,
SO years; Mary ]. Dorsey, - years; Harry
l.. Merrick, a years; Benjamin. f. McCui-
Tough, AZ years; Melton Stuart 40 years;
Patrick F. Meaney, 80 years: Mary II. Win
tiers, 80 years; Thomas Clements, 81 years
Georgia Scissell "a years; Katharine Dunn,
years; Andrew Dyson, years; Harry
Jennifer, l year; Viola Washington
months; infant of James and Lille Smith,
l day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20

The Commissioners have granted per-
init to the East Washington Heights Trac-
ton Company to day single track, dou-
BILE trolley, electric railway on Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast from the terminus
Of the Capital Traction Company along the
avenue, across the Pennsylvania avenue
bridge and continuing east as far as
Branch avenue. The laying of this track
was authorized by an act of Congress at
the last session The company will be re-
quired to deposit the sum of $500 for the
restoration of surface conditions and other
necessary expenses incident to the work
before the permit will be delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whte-Willam E. Main Of Baltimore
Md, and Norma L. Smoot of Piedmont, W.
Va; John D. Harning apd Sophia c. Bory
both of Baltimore, Md; jeremiah w. Jones
of Clayton, Va. and Ada I. Lucas of Rich
mond, Va; William A. Orion of this city
and Helen A. Davis of Takoma Park D. c.. :;
James H. Wade and Laura B. White, both
of Greenbrier, w. Va; William NJ Read
ing of Rockville, Md, and Harritte E. OAR
nellie Of this city.
Colored-Bruce Anderson and BERTHE
Ford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
RECEPTION OF VISITORS.
Various Fraternities Guests This Week
at Odd Fellows' Fair.

The fair of Canton Washington, I. o. O..
F., will continue during the week at Odd
Fellows Hall, on 7th street northwest.
Several Of the evenings will be devoted to
the reception of other organizations. This
evening the Spanish War Veterans and a
detachment of Minute Men, the members
wearing continental uniforms, commanded
by Col. M. A. Winter, are to attend. Tomor-
row night the veteran printers will be
present. Wednesday night the board of
control of the Pythian fair and individual
Pythians will be the guests. The Red Men
will be received at the same time, and are
expected to appear in their picturesque
aboriginal costumes. Thursday evening the
Army and Navy Union will attend and
Friday night the grand master Of Masons
and visiting Free Masons will be received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Funeral of Rev. E. J. prinkhouse

All that was mortal of Rev. DIR. Edward
Jacob Drinkhouse, well-known minister
of the Methodist Protestant Church and for
many years editor of the Methodist Pro-
testant, whose death occurred Saturday
evening at his home in Baltimore. Md. was
laid to rest this afternoon in Oak Hill
cemetery. in this city. Funeral services
were held this morning in Mount Royal
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Bal
timore, Immediately following which his
remains were placed aboard train and
brought to thfs city for interment DIR.
Drinkhouse was in the seventy third year
of his age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-20
Forty Hours Devotion.

The forty hours devotion began in St.
Patrick's Catholic Church yesterday morn
ing at the II O'Clock mass, and will end to-
morrow evening. Following the celebration
of the mass the solemn procession took
place in which all the clergy, the sanctuary
boys, the children and 200 men of the con-
gregation participated The men were
dressed in black with white gloves and car
ried lighted tapers.
The purpose of the forty hours devotion.
1T Is said, is alteration, PREPARATION and silent
prayer. The members of the congregation
are expected to visit the sanctuary each day
and spend an hour there in prayer