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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-23
Defactencx IN Memory.

sailors are awful forgetful, amt
they?" asked 7ittle Elsie.
Why, what makes you think
that?" inquired her papa.
Because every time they leave a
place they have to weigh their an
Choir. II they weren't forgetful
they'd remember the weight" - Phil
adeIphia Record
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-23

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They are as good as The best
and that's good enough.

The additional equipment In the
bottling department gives us ample
facilities for prompt service in the
family trade. Our bottled goods are
among the handsomest on the market
and will please both eye and palate.
The Special Dark Munchner Is nicer
than ever. Telephone $40.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-23
Peoples Market
Fl Phoenix Avenue.
S. BOIL, Proprietor.

Philadelphia Milk Fed Roasting
Chickens,
Capons, Bro'lers. Squads,
Ducks, Turkeys, Fowl,
Newport and Deerfoot Farm Sau-
sage,
Head Lettuce, Celery, Parsley,
Cress, Spinach,
White Onions, Parsnips,
Turnips, Green Beans,
Bermuda Potatoes Fresh Eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20

Of fellows than those of mine are. They
are the peers of any men who ever faced
gale or fought ship. You know I get mel
archoly when I think of them sometimes.
The age Of sails is going; 1t is almost gone.
The ships Of the future will be like that
black monster Old Buck has under him and
over him. Your naval officer after awhile
will be an engineer. mechanic. anything
but a sailor. am old fashioned, 1 suppose,
but I cling to mast and yard, to rope and
canvas. Give me the wooden deck. the
wooden keel beneath my feet! I feel lone
some and uneasy with nothing but iron be-
tween me and Davy Jones. This is the last
effort of the wooden feet I think. Well.
we'll make it a good one"
Signals from all the ships indicate that
everything is ready SIR" said Watson,
coming in and saluting.
"Ah. very good. knew. of course, that
they would be, but 1t is a relief to find
things are all right. There is nothing 1 so
much dread as a signal at the last moment
that some ship Of my fleet upon which
depended has gone wrong. Are the monitors
ready. Watson?"
Yes. sir, all ready"
bit of faith in those iron pots They are
always breaking downeor doing the uneX-
pected."
They are good hammers. though, ad-
miral." said Palmer!
''Yes. that they are. and expect them to
do great deal OF 1t this morning Well,
Drayton, suppose we may as well get I'M
der way said the admiral, quietly, going
on deck whittier the others followed him at
once. q II
AS the shrill whistles and calls Of the
boatswain rang through the fleet the cables
were slipped to the buoys the engines start
ed, the screws began to revolve and the
ships gathered way in the water.
And this was the quiet manner in which
one Of the greatest naval battles of modern
times was begun. rs II
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ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS.
Meat Dealers Protective Association
Gives Banquet

The hall Of the Jolly Fat Mems Club, 933
D street, was the scene last evening of what
was regarded as the most successful enter
tainment ever provided by the Retail Meat
Dealers Protective Association. A bright
and entertaining program was rendered,
after which an elaborate banquet was
served, in which 800 persons. including a
number Of special guests. participated. The
hall and rooms of the club were most at
tractively decorated and the menu contained
all the delicacies and choice bits such as
the meat dealers alone can provide.
Toasts were responded to by ]. r. Kelly.
president of the association: Robert F.
StonneI. vice president; ]. H. Hoffman and
George Carter. The musical program in
cluded a song by Mr.. Graham, which he
composed during the entertainment and
which aimed some humorous shafts at the
characteristics Of the members. Other num-
bers on the program were: Songs by James
Cothell, Professor Taylor, James Sweeney
and Harry Moore, who also enlivened the
occasion by humorous anecdotes and i'm
presentations
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that way, for 1t will carry the smoke over
Morgan and make it difficult for them to
see u.s."
And not obscure our view OF them.
either. sir?"
Certainly not. The gunner who couldn't
hit a mark that bulks up like Fort Nor
gan had better go and be haymaker!'
Admiral, you won't fail to call upon me
for any service in case the enemy don't
give the medical corps work to dor" asked
DR.. Palmer.
you and every man for the best that is in
him this day. But don't fear that you
won't have plenty to do in your line Wen
not get through scathless by any means,
mores the pity
But in case we don't get through at ALL
sir?" asked the surgeon.
Il do not contemplate such possibility,
sir. We shall get through; we must, We
swer to another knock. "Ah, Mr.. Hesin-
botham, what Is it?' he asked a young
officer who presented himself.
Mr.. Kimberly babe me report that the
Metacomet Is coming alongside, SIR
Quick work. What time is it?''
Eight bells. SIR" answered the young
ser. and at the instant the mellow couplets
rang out forward.
so 1t is. How's the weather now"
Fine. sir, and the wind is freshening,"
continued the young man eagerly.
Very good, indeed; and are the other
ships at work?'
IAN that we can see SIR
Very well, Mr. Heginbotham; you can go
on deck. sir"
Admiral" said Drayton. as the ensign
saluted and ran up through the hatchway.
Il shall go on deck and oversee the flashing
IL you have nothing further for me to do
DO so, Drayton; I'll see you presently"
And I'll go below to the sick bay" said
Palmer.
Very well: you'll both join me in a cup
OF coffee. and my steward will knock up a
bit of breakfast for us before we get under
way. Now. Mr.. Peyton, want to speak to
J you a few moments about the harbor. !. I
wish to get q clearer idea Of the situation
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CHAPTER XXXII.
The Fleet Gets Under Way,

six bells In the midwatch, SIR said the
marine orderly, tapping deferentially at the
door OF the admiral's sleeping room, while
to the accompaniment OF their shrill
whistles the boatswan and his mates were
piping. Up all bymmocks"'
Il am awake, orderly. What sort Of a
morning Is it?'
"Its been cloudy and squally, but it bids
fair to be clear now. sir
'.How's the wind?'
Light from the ou'west, sir"
Good. Send Mr.. Watson and Mr.. Peyton
to me- would like to see them in my cabin
as soon as / am dressed. Is Captain Dray-
ton upg
Yes sir"
Give him my compliments and ask him
20 come here. too; say in about half an
hour. ALL"
The admiral. who had risen at the first
tap on the door. was soon dressed. He
buckled on his sword, which had been given
him by an old friend and which was his
almost constant companion. He invariably
wore 1t when on duty. Just as he COM
pleted his preparations, which included a
long and fervent petition to Almighty God
for the success Of the dangerous undertake
ing he was about to commence. Drayton.
Palmer. the feet surgeon came down into
the 'dimly lighted cabin
Good morning, admiral"
Good morning. Captain Drayton. Good
morning, gentlemen. The tide will be at
fun food in a few hours and Wen carry
out the program. You may call all hands
and get the ships lashed together. SIR
Very good, sir"
and, Watson, you will signal the fleet
to couple up and prepare for action"
AYE, aye, SIR"
1.-The wind is souwesterly, so the orderly
reports, Draytonr'
yes sir; rather light now, but It gives
promise of growing heavier"
It's lucky for US that the wind blows
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myself, sir. In case anything happens to
the pilot or you, which God forbid, might.
have to carry the Hartford in myself, you
know"
For some time the two officers pored over
the chart in the dim light, and after the
admiral had thoroughly mastered all it's de-
tails-indeed. much previous study had made
him thoroughly familiar with it-Peyton re-
turned to his duties On deck, whittier the
admiral presently followed him.
The morale of the flagship and of the
fleet in general was simply superb.
The men laughed and joked with each
other as they went about their appointed
duties. They were completely oblivious to
any danger to themselves or their ships in
the approaching battle. And a doubt of
their success never entered their minds.
The admiral had carried them through
many a scrape. and he would get them
through this one, somehow. The old Hart
battles to fail now. They would get bat
tered up a bit, doubtless, but they would
win out in the end, never fear. The gun
| was not mounted. the ship did not float,
that could sink that Hartford with Farra-
gut aboard.
Shortly before three bells in the morning
| watch. or half after s, the admiral, ac-
companied by Drayton and Palmer. went
below to his cabin for a light breakfast.
AS the three men stood in the dark cabin,
| lighted by few candles-for, although the
| sun was just about rising. 1t was not yet
| light enough below decks to see blythe
| beverage Of his, remarked, abruptly:
| "Drayton, I am sure that I have made a
serious mistake in giving way to the repre-
sensations Of you fellows and allowing the
| Brooklyn to go in first. It's not right
| That's the place Of the commander-in-chie1
/ I'm the Lead
| "Now, admiral said Drayton, remon-
| strating affectionately, "you know we set
| tied all that last night. and you gave way
| to our unanimous judgment. The Brooklyn
| has four chase guns and an apparatus for
picking up torpedoes. I feel sure we are
| changing the order now"
| "Oh. very well.' said the admiral. uncon-
WINGED. Il don't doubt that l will get to
the front somehow. Meanwhile, have II
| your own way"
| 1--WE have no fear Of your not getting tc
| the front. admiral" said Drayton, smiling
| 1T isn't that. You know the fort and the
i gunboats and the ram will all concentrate
upon the Hartford. thinking to crush OIL
! sink you and then have the rest of us al
their mercy"
"And they'll make mistake there. They
| may sink me, but they will find dozer
| captains left. each one good enough to lead
| a feet. Wasn't 1t Nelson who said at Abou
kir that he had the good fortune to com.
| mand band OF brothers? Well, II he
| hadn't said that before. would say 1t now
/ tell you what 1t Is Drayton. have beer
| an officer OF the navy for fifty years.
have seen and known all the great captains
of 1872 and have met most Of the great
/ officers Of the old world navies, and never
saw or came in contact with better sci
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CHAPTER xxxI1I.
CATER You. Pilot.O

The day broke brilliantly clear and fair
as the Brooklyn and Octorora got under
way at 5:35. followed five minutes later by
the Hartford and the Metacomet and in
succession by all the ships which were to
attempt the passage The couples of ships
were about a cables length apart at the
START The fleet moved slowly, for the ad-
miral,s orders had been for low steam and
slow speed, and started for the bar of the
main ship channel At the same time the
smaller gunboats headed up to the north
east with the intention Of engaging the fort
from Its south side. so that. II possible, they
could keep down its, fire upon the main
fleet
The national colors. The largest sized fight
ing ensigns. flew from every masthead, ex-
cept from the mizzen of the Hartford,
where the blue flag of the admiral, with its
two white stars. fluttered in the breeze
The black ships came on in grim, threaten
ing silence. the only spots Of color about
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over the scene, and the fort itself looked
like volcano in eruption.
Aft on the poop deck Of the Hartford
stood Drayton, magnificent officer that he
was, COOL calm and collected, watching the
ship. By him were Watson. the flag leu
tenant, and Ensign Browneii. calmly taking
notes of the action. The admiral had gone
forward and climbed upon the sheer poles
Of the port main rigging in order better
to see the movements Of his ships. As
the smoke Of the battle settled over the
bay he unconsciously assembled ratline by
retline In order to rise above 1t and still
be able to see his fleet. Presently he found
himself just below the futtock shrouds be-
meath the top. There he stopped He
could communicate with Freeman, the pilot,
In the top above him, who was coming the
ship through speaking tube to the deck
and directing the movements of the Meta
comet by motioning to Lieutenant Com
mander Jouett, her captain, who stood on
the starboard paddle box not far awav
Immediately beneath the admiral Peyton
was stationed ready to take his orders
or to take Freeman's place and lead the
ships in in case the pilot became disabled
Watson, following the admiral with at
tentive eyes. noticed his extraordinary no.
sition and, realizing that even a slight
wound might cause him to lose his balance
and fall to the deck. sent quartermaster.
Knowles. up the rigging with a line. direct,
Ing him to pass it around the admiral and
secure 1t to the Shrouds, so that II he ware
wounded he would have some support which
- a
the deck, dangerous distance below him.
or maybe going overheard. When the man
explained his GRAND the admiral permitted
him to take couple Of turns with the
blight OF the rope around his body and make
the ends fast to the rigging
The action had now become general. The
garrison of the fort, driven to shelter NV
each broadside, again and again galIantIy
returned to their batteries and reopened fire
Everything seemed to be going nicely for
the fleet when an event occurred which
completely upset the admiraPs plans and
daunted some OF the stoutest hearts I'm his
command, for the monitor Tecumseh strucl,
the line of torpedoes; one OF them exploded
beneath her forefoot, the bow Of the ironclad
lifted plunged forward and she went
down with her stern In the air in a few
seconds. A few men escaped from the tur-
ret and were seen struggling wildly in the
water.
Craven and the pilot met at the foot Of
the ladder leading to the top of the turret
the only means of escape for either of them
There was room for one and but one on
that ladder. The ship was fairly dropping
into the depths under their feet. What hap
pened? Without a moment Of hesitation
Craven drew back, motioning the other
forward. After you. pilot" he said grand
ly and with exquisite politeness.. As the
pilot sprang forward the ship sank beneath
them and Craven went down with the
ship.
To be a gentleman all the time and to 60
down with his ship-these are characteris-
tics OF the American sailor
(To be continued tomorroW) -
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them being the red and blue of the flags,
already lighting and cleaning in the rising

them being the red and blue of the flags,
already lighting and cleaning in the rising
sunlight.
A few minutes after o'clock the Brook
Ign and the Hartford crossed the bar and
were fairly in the channel. Volumes Of
black smoke pouring from the smoke
stacks of the squat ugly monitors, lumber
Ing from the cove behind Sand Island, far
ahead Of them. indicated that these formid-
able fighting machines were ready for ac-
zion.
At $50 the monitors were we'll in the
channel. heading up to the fort, distant
from them about two miles. At 6:43 the
head OF the fleet came abreast Sand Island
light, three miles from the fort. There was
delay here Of some ten minutes to enable
the fleet to close up within short supporting
distance, and at 6:55 the order to advance
once more was given.
The vessels were ranging we'll up by this
time in a bow and quarter line; that is,
with the van ship, the Brooklyn, little off
the port bow Of the next in line, the Hart
ford. with the Richmond little on the
starboard quarter Of the flagship and so on
in order that the chase guns of all the
ships might bear on the fort and there
would be no danger Of one ship firing into
another.
Meanwhile at 6:47 the actual battle had
begun. Two long lines Of light bursting
into balloons Of fame-shot smoke leaped
from the huge muzzes of the f1fteen-inch
guns OF the Tecumseh, and the shells were
seen to burst over Fort Morgan. The roar
the summer morn, carried far dawn the
slowly advancing line, and was heard even
In the holds Of the ships, by the surgeons
In the cockpits, the gunners' mates Of the
powder divisions the engineers at the en-
gines and the men in the hot depths of the
fire rooms. Instantly through the fleet as
II in answer to signal might be heard
the rattle Of the drums calling the men to
quarters, the last final preparation for &C.
tion
The monitors, which had been rolling
ahead. were almost abreast the fort now.
The ships, which had moved faster were
close at hand. At 7:O8 the watchers on the
Hartford saw pun of smoke rise from, the
parapet of the FORT followed few minutes
after by the roar of heavy gun In an
other moment the fort was covered with
smoke, out Of which jets OF flame darted,
and shell began to scream down toward the
ships. At the same time from the lee of
the fort the black Tennessee Came showing
her nose athwart the channel just where the
opening mad been left for the passage of
the blockade runners. Following her were
three sancy gunboats-the Morgan. the
Gaines and the Selma. They took position
In line across the channel in excellent posi-
ton for raking the ships coming up the
channel toward the fort
Craven. in the Tecumseh, caught sight of
the Tennessee. Disdaining the heavy fire Of
the fort. OF which he was now abreast
which was concentrated upon him for the
time being, he loaded his fifteen-inch guns
with steel shot and the heaviest charge of
powder then permitted and made up his
mind to grappie with the ironclad. Mean
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You're Welcome to Charge Every Purchase
If You WISH

for Boys Shirts. fine
ly Numbered; made OF
excellent quality per-
Gale and having one
pair of detachable
cuffs. They're the
shirts sold every
where at soc. and
worth every penny of
it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20
Schooner Blown Ashore.

The two-masted schooner Compact, owned
in Baltimore, was blown ashore In Eag-srn
bay, one of the tributaries Of the Chesa-
peake during the gales Of the early part Of
the week, and when the revenue cutter
Window went to her aid Captain Mcguire
found the schooner was SO high on the
beach that she could not be pulled Off She
had been deserted by the crew before the
Window reached her The compact was
built In 1856 and registered forty seven
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20
ETh@ Last Day of the Clean Sweep @@le
TomQrrew Will See the End of This
j Greatest of All Sales.

AIfeafeSt OF All sales.
Probably has Washington scored such
wfenng has characterized this Clean Clearance
and without boastune has there been
reason The best and desirable merchandise
the world has been sacrificed much under OF the
need has dsmantng
building operations brought face with the necessity for
clearance
And that necessity is just great, just
pressing, just important now as it ON the
day the sale began! AS the building operations pro-
gress more and more space is required-and there
can be hesitation now stocks must be gotten out
of the way instanterg For that reason, tomorrow,
the wind=up of the great SALE will go down i'm store
history red letter occasion. Prices and offer
ings are most exceptional.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-11
Peace Assured.

Russia and Japan have agreed
upon terms which assure a peaceful
settlement, at least for awhile, of the
Far Eastern Question"
The influence of France and Eng
land, allies respectively of Russia
and Japan, no doubt had much
weight in preventing war between
these two nations, that would prob.
ably have "sct the world on fire."
yet the Cars oft repeated assertion
that he was earnestly desirous
OF the peace of the world appears
perfectly true.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-11
A Tree That Crews DISHES.

There is. Il tree in tie West Indies
that the natives say grows dishes:
1t looks like an apple tree. They call it
the calabash. 1t bears very queer
leaves and large white blossoms that
grow right from the trunk and larger
branches. After the flower comes the
fruit. just as our apples or peaches do.
But this fruit is in the shape OF u
gourd. only stronger and much larger
sometimes Il foot in diameter. Now, see
what use the people of that country
make of this fruit. The shell is so hard
that all sorts of big and little dishes
and drinking cups can be carved out OF
it. Even pos and kettles are made and
used over the fire, but of course the!
cannot last as long as our iron ones.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-11
JOncGviIIc News Notes,

JoNESvILLE, S. G. Dec. 7th.-
The price of cotton was quite fancy
last week, but there was but little to
go on the market as most of it has
been sold. SO the high price is not
doing the farmers much good.
We had very light rain Satur-
day night, just enough to lay the
dust. a little more rain would have
been quite welcome to the farmers.
who want to SOW wheat and turn
their land for the Hinter freezes.
Last night the barn Of Wade
Goode, a colored man near town was
burned, with good mare. one bale
seed cotton, the seed of two bales
of cotton, about seventy five bushels
OF corn, one thousand bundles of fod.
der, some hay, q buggy, gear and
farming tools. Goodies loss is about
$3.50, and no insurance. lie is firm
in the belief that his barn was set on
fire, as there were signs around the
barn that indicated it, and then the
fire was so late in the night, about
two o'clock. There is no clue
Mrs. W. 7. Littlejohn died last
Thursday after long illness which
terminated in consumption and drop.
sy. Mrs. Li,tlejohn was over over
seventy years of age and was a con.
sistent member of the Baptist church.
Tier remains were laid to rest last
Friday in the village cemetery, in
the presence Of large number of !
relatives and friends. The funeral |
service was performed by her pastor,
Rev. l.. T. Carroll, assisted by Rev.
David Hucks.
Misses Bertha Altman and Etha
Ilames attended the annual State
Convention of the u. ID. G. at Cam.
len last week and were much pleased
With their grand entertainment in
he old historic town Of Camden.
Miss Kate Sumner of Union and
1lss Eddie Greer, are the guests of
lrs. f. j.. Littlejohn on Pacolet st.
Mr.. J. II. Littlcjohn was over at
iatfney last week riding in his bug
y and in crossing the Southern
nl'way was run into by train and
ohsideraby hurt. His buggy was
'rn to pieces, but his mulc that he
as driving was not hurt.
TELEPHONE.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-11
Fetched ZEE; /.

"IIcllo Migglcs. How are you get
ting along with that suit of yours
against the railroad on account Of per-
sonal injurics:"
81 brought 'cm to time, old man.
brought 'cm to timer
"What! Did you get the $4,000 you
sued for?"
"No; we sort o'--cr-compromised on
the amount. They offered me $3.50
cash. and I,took 'cm up so blamed quick
it made their heads swim. l got it,
too. by Gcorgc!-Chicago Tribune.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-12-11
What 1t Is That Wins.

4 country woman remarked TO her
neighbor during = conversation on their
return from market, GLOW is it, Mary,
that you have been married four times,
and Eve never been married at all, ana
Pm much handsomer than YOU"
"Ayc, to be sure" returned Mary,
'but it amt handsomcncss that does
it, Sarah It's the come hither' in your
eve"