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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

CT one with her, and a third can't tell what she is, sir. The first one looks like large ship"
 "Mr. Wallingford, take the glass and go up the crosstrees and see what you make of them, sir" said the captain.
 Very good, sir" replied the heuten- ant, springing into the main rigging and rapidly ascending to the cross trees, glass in hand.
 Gentlemen, we will have a nearer look at these gentry" continued the captain, glancing back at the officers, who had all come up from below, while the men, equally interested, were crowding on the forecastle and reported sails, which were not yet vis- ible from the deck.
 ''On deck, there!'
 "Aye, aye! What is it?'
 T can make out five ships, and two brigs, and schooner, and some other sails just rising, all close hauled on the port tack. I think there are more of them, sir, but I can't say yet. We are rapidly drawing on them and shall be able to make them out in minute. think it, is convoy or a fleet"
 '"That will do, MT. Wallingford. Lay down on deck, sir. Give the glass to the man on the royal yard, though, be- fore you come. Who is her"
 Tt is me, sir--Jack Thompson"
 ''Keep bright lookout then, Thomp- son, and If yon's an enemy's fleet or convoy it means glass of grog and a guinea for you when your watch is over"
 '"Thankee, sirY' cried the delighted seaman
 "Mr. Wallingford, could you make anything out of the size of the ships ?"
 "One of them I should say was a large ship, frigate or ship of the line possibly. The others were too far off"
 Tt can't be feet" replied Captain Jones. There are not so many of the enemy's ships together in these waters, if we are correctly informed. l suspect it must be a lot of merchant men and transports conveyed by two CS three men-of-war. Now is our op- portunity, gentlemen" he continued, his eyes sparkling with delight. "They are apparently beating in for Halifax, and probably the Mellish, our trans port, will be among them We will pay them a visit tonight in any event. l wouldn't let them pass by without a bow or two if they were a fleet of two deckers.''
 Apparently this reckless bravado en- tirely suited the ships company. for one of the men who had heard the doughty captains speech called for three cheers, which were given with a will
 Aye, that's a fine, hearty crew and full of fight. Gall on all hands, MT. Simpson"
 This was more or less perfunctory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

selves prisoners ere they awakened. the only resistance having come from the mate and two or three of their of lcers, who had not yet turned in.
 Have you got hef, MT. Seymour2' hailed the Ranger.
 'tYes, sir.'
 'What is sher
 "She's the Mellish right enough, sir ' ''Good Anybody hurtT"
 .One of the enemy killed, sir. All of ours are all right
 Whats her crew?"
 Fifteen, men, they say, and seventy i've soldiers We have tho hatches battened down, and I think with the men we have we can manage her all right
 ''Very we'll, sir. I congratulate you I am sending the second cutter off to you with the mems dunnage and your boxes. You have your orders. Pre- sent my compliments to General Wash ington. with that ship as a Christmas present If you bring her in. God grant you get in safely! Goodby. Better put out that light. We will take your place in the fleet and see what hap. pens.'
 '.Goodby, sirr' cried the young lieu tenant. ", prosperous cruise to you. T
 CTo Be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

the situation than Talbot and, fntrench- ed in Katharine's confession, could en- dure it without disquiet, magnanimous- ly saying nothing which could disturb his less favored rival
 The situation, however, was clearly an impossible one, and that there would be a sudden break in the friend ship, when Talbot found out the true state of affairs, he did not doubt. This was grief to him, for he really liked the young man and would gladly have spared his friend any pain if 1t were possible. However, since there was only one Kate in the world, and she was his, he saw no way out of the difficulty and could only allow Talbot to drift along blindly in his fools paradise un- til his eyes were opened. Both the young men were favorites with Cap very different manner from that he usually assumed to his subordinates, for Jones was g man to be respected and feared rather than loved.
 Late in the afternoon, the ship being under all plain sail on the port tack, heading due west, the voice of the lookout on the main royal yard fioated down to the deck in that hail which Is always thrilling at sea and was dou- lbly so in this tnstance
 Sail hor'
 Motioning to the officer of the deck, Jones himsalG replied in his powerful voice:
 Where away|
 Broad off the lee beam, sir"
 Gan you make her out? ?"
 ''No, sir; not yet
 Well, keep your eye lifting, my man, and sing out when you do. Mir. Simpson" he said, turning to the off, j cer of the deck, let her go off cou- Ele of points
 Aye, aye, sir. Up with the helm, quartermaster, round in the weather braces, rise tacks and sheets.''
 The speed of the ship going free was materially increased at once, and in a few moments the lookout once more hailed the deck:
 T can make her out now, sir.''
 What is it2''
 "A ship. sir--aye. and there is. anoth,
 Vt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
FIRE ALARM.

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 PH Private.
 SIGNALS.
 I. One stroke calls superintendent ao the City hall.
 l-l. Two strokes. fire out. recall.
 Ill. Three strokes 12 ni., D. m.
 l-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 Ten strokes quick will indicate a general alarm and win call the entire force into service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

He felt the cold barrel Of the pistol
 pressed agGt9lst hts temple.
 moon, all of which was well for the present purpose.
 The men thoroughly appreciated the hazardous nature of this advance upon the unsuspecting fleet, protected by two heavy. vessels of war, either of which was probably much stronger than their own ship, but the very au- dacity and boldness with which the af- fair was being carried out thoroughly suited the daring crew.
 Most of them had stripped to the waist in anticipation of the coming conflict, for they felt confident that the fleet would not escape without bat tie, and during the next hour they clus- tered about the guns, quietly whisper Ing among themselves and eagerly waiting the events of the night. The nervous strain appeared to affect ev- erybody except the imperturbable cap tain, but the deep silence was unbro- ken save by low voiced commands from the first lieutenant. All sail had been made as soon as it had become thor oughly dark, the yards properly braced and the guns run out again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

order, since every man from the jack of-the-dust to the captain was already on deck.
 first lieutenant, who had taken the trumpet at the call of all hands, i've must dress for the ball, and our best disguise for the present will be that of merchantmen. I don't suppose that the English imagine that we have a ship af1oat in these waters, and possi- bly they can't see us against this cloud bank in this twilight, as we can see them against the setting sun; but we will be on the safe side for the few moments of daylight left us. They may be looking at us over there, so we will hoist the English flag al once, and, as we are nearing them little too rapidly, better brail up tho fore and main sails and take in the royals and the fore and mizzen topgal- lant sails for the present and slack off the running gear. Then beat to quar- ters and have the guns run in and dou- ble shotted, close the ports and have the arms distributed; clear the fore castle, too, except of two or three men, and bid everybody observe the strictest quiet, especially when we get in among the convoy" he continued rapidly.
 "You can see them now from the deck, sir" said Lieutenant Simpson, handing the glass to the captain.
 "Aye, so you can, but not well. Main royal there, can you make them out any better?'
 ''Yes, sirs There's eighteen sail of them one is a frigate and one looks like sloop of war, sir. The rest is merchantmen, some of 'em armed"
 Very good. Have they seen us yet?"
 Don't appear to take no notice on us solar, sir
 Come down from aloft then and get your grog and guinea, Jack. We won't need you up there any more. It is get ting too dark to see anything there anyway. Beat to quarters, MT. Sey- mour Ah, there go the lights in the convoyr
 For the next few moments the decks presented scene of wild confusion, which gradually settled down into an orderly quiet, the various directions of the captain were promptly carried out and the ship was speedily prepared for the conflict, though outwardly she had { lost her warlike appearance and now resembled peaceful trader.
 While the Ranger had been slowly drawing nearer to the sluggish fleet of merchantmen and their convoy the early twilight of the late season faded away and soon gave place to darkness. The night was cloudy, the sky being much overcast and there was no
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

TX days out from the capes of Delaware bay, and the Ran
 ger was cruising between
 HnIifax and Boston, about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at zoo and 8:3S a. m.; 12:3S, 3:15, S:07 p. ID.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta ton from Boston. Hartford and way stations at 8:O5, 11:40 a. m.; 1:45, 6:20 and 7:38 p. n.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York, Poughkeepsie. Dan. bury and way stations at SIS a. ID. 1; and 1:50 and 6;24 p. m
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta ton from New York. Poughkeepsie, Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a.. m; 12:34 and S:O4 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:3O, 10:05 a. m.; 200, 5:O5 and 700 p. m. Arrive at Meadow street station at e:6O. 11:80 a. m.; 4:5O, 6:50 and $50 p. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION ,
 Trains leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport, New Haven and other places south at 6:35, 7:55. 10:52 a. m.; 1:14, 800, 4:35, 6:15 and 500 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New. York. Bridgeport, New Hay en and way stations at 7:15, S:25, 9:O5, 1O:oS a. m.; 1:1S. 3:45, 5:20, 6:3O. 6:5S, 8:48 p. m.; 12:89 a. m
 Trains leave Bank street station for Winsted and way stations at S:26, 10:59 a. m.; 1:19. 8:46. 5:21 (Wateryille only), 6:53 and S:48 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at 6.35 7:55, 1O:52 a. m.: 1:14, 3:O4, 5:47 CWa. terviIle) 6:15 D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stations at R.45, 8:80, 11:O3 a. m.; 1:22, $50, 5:1O. 6:12, 6:5S, 8:53 and 11:80 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from W1tertown and way stations at $40, TAT, 10:42 a. m.; 100, 2:56. 4:30, 5:52, 6:45. 7:45, 11:16 P. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank straet station for New York, Bridgeport and New Haven at 7:05, $50 Bridgeport, New Haven and way stations only) a. m.; 1 :05, 5:1O and 500 D. nq
 Arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport and New Ha ven at 9:53 m; 12:50, 7:52, 10:O5 D m. Leave Bank street station for. Water. town and way stations at 9:5S q. m. and S:03 D. m.
 [ AETlV0 dL Dduh SLICSt Sldt1Oll 1TOtH Watertown and way stations at 6:53 a. m and 4 4:58 p. m.
 MNRIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at 9:21 a. m. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from NIiddletown and way sta tions at 7:5O a. m. and 3:58 D. m.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 700, 10:50 a. m.; APO p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- tion from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:2O a. m.; 2:85, 7:45 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:5O Hoo a. m.; 6:60 p. ID.
 Arrive at Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:45, $50 a. m.; 8:4b. SEQ D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
Matrimonial Brokerage in Italy

Tn Italy there are any number of matrimonial brokers, and the business is quite a regular institution. Tn their offices there are books with the names and particulars of all the mar riageable girls, rich or poor. who live in the district, and the brokers go about endeavoring to arrange engage ments in exactly the same way as they would do ordinary trading busi- ness. It depends entirely upon their success whether they receive any pay- ment for their efforts or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

 kS on the slow moving convoy on the wind The frigate, 1t was mo- ticed, was several miles ahead in the van. The other ships were carelessly strung out in long line, probably not suspecting the existence of any possi- ble enemy in those waters. The sloop of war appeared to be among the rear ships, while the nearest vessel to the Ranger was large schooner whose superior sailing qualities had permit ted her to reach several miles to wind ward of the square rigged ships. She appeared to be light in ballast also. All of the convoy showed lights. The Ranger, on the contrary, was as dark as the night, not even the battle lam terms being lighted She rapidly over hauled the schooner, and almost be- fore her careless people were aware of it she was alongside.
 Schooner ahoyw called out the cap tain of the ship, standing on the rail, trumpet in hand.
 ''Ahoy therew came back from the schooner What ship is that?"
 His Britannic majestys sloop of war Southampton. Captain Sir James Yeo. l have message from the ad- miral for this convoy, which we have been expecting. Send boat aboard"
 "Aye, aye. sirl Will you heave to for usY"
 'sYes. Swing the main yard there,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

"A GA nIA days out from the capeS of 0 Delaware bay, and the Ran
 ger was cruising between
 Halifax and Boston, about 100 leagues east of Cape Sable. If there be truth in the maxim that q ship is never fit for action until she has been week at sea, the Ranger might be considered as ready for any emergency now. The crew had thor. oughly learned their stations; they and the officers had become acquainted with each other; the possibilities of the ship in different weather and on various points of sailing had been as- certained The drill at quarters twice daily and the regular target practice with great guns and the exercises with small arms had materially developed the offensive and defensive possibili- Eies of the ship.
 The already warm friendship between Seymour and Talbot, now thrown into close association by the necessary con dnement of a small ship, had grown Unto an intimacy, and they held many discussions concerning their absent Friends in the long hours of the night watches. Talbot had learned through common rumor before they sailed that Colonel Wilton would probably be sent to England with Lord Dunmore, whose retirement under the vigorous policy pursued by the Virginians under the leadership of Patrick Henry, who had seen elected governor, was inevitable, Fnad he did not doubt but that Katha- Zine would accompany her father. He had never told Seymour of the plans which had involved the destinies of pSatharine and himself, and somethtAg bad restrained him from mentioning either his hopes or his affection for her, though time and absence had but intensified his passion until 1t was the consuming idea of his soul.
 ], This reserve was matched by sim ,Hlar reticence on the part of Seymour, Iwho had said nothing of the note he had received and had not communicat- led the news of his own successful suit ito his unsuspecting rival, Seymour had q. much clearer apprehension of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
Around Again With More Bargains.

Large Size Agate Wash Basin 9c; 12 quart Agate Dish Pan 23c; 2, 8 and quart Agate Tea and Coffee Pots 1Sc; Fine Water Coolers. all sizes, 69c up; OH Stoves, double burner 4ec; double OH Stoves. 4 burners. SLID. Here We are with the Blue Flame Wiclzless in all sizes. don't worry about the hot weather, we will over come it all Universal Bread Mixer $1.5O. All Copper Bottom KoiIers roc and soc; these bottoms are not paint ed. We carry a complete line of Fire Works to retail at wholesale prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
Mole Pelts Are Dear

Two cents apiece used to be paid for the belts of moles in France before they became 8 fashionable fur. Now they fetch four times that sum. One deal- CT bought 1.SO0,00o pelts in six weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
cHAPrER. KY

HE Ranger, a new and swift
 sailing ship and going free also, rapidly edged down up- on the slow moving convoy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
RELEASED FROM SERVICE
Win Chambers and Frank Adcock Re.
turned Home This Morning.

From Mondays Daily.
After serving for period of three
years in the United States army,
practically all of which time was spent
in the Philippine Islands, Win Cham
bers and Frank Adcock returned home
this morning on Burlington No. 8.
The young men have been stationed
for the past three months at Ft. Myers,
Virginia. where just recently they
were released from service. Both Mr..
Chambers and Mr.. Adcock were in
troupes H and G respectively in the
Fifteenth cavalry. The greater part
of the three years in service was spent
near Mindianao, P. I. Although they
report very fair treatment while in
the service, both young men are glad
to get home.
Thomas Curran and Bert Rhodes, of
this city, who were also members of
the Fifteenth cavalry have been dis
charged from service and are expected
to arrive home at any time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
coIonist Rates to Washington, Oregon,
EfN

The Iowa Central railway will sell
daily during March and April one way
excursion tickets to Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, Spokane, Helena, Butte and
other points in the Northwest, at ex.
tremely low rates. Through trains to
st. Paul and Minneapolis daily, max.
ing direct connections in Union depot
with through train to the coast, giving
but one change of cars.
Rates and full particulars furnished
on application to agents. Address A.
B. Cults, G. P. & T. A., minneapolis,
MINI. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
JAPANESE HoBsoNs.
Members of the Navy Took Ships Into
Russian Harbor.


Russian Harbor.
Toxic, Feb. 20. = Naval officers
commanded and "jackies" named the
five steamers that were sunk at the
entrance to Port Arthur harbor last
Wednesday morning. Merchant crews
volunteered, but their services were
not accepted. Admiral Togo desiring to
intrust the perilous mission only to
the navy. The naval officers who COM
manded the fire merchantmen were
Commander Ryoketsu Arima, Lieuten-
ant Commander Taker Hirose, Lieu
tenant Selchigoro Sallo, Lieutenant Yo-
shita Masaki,, Sublieutenant Yasuzote
Tousaki, Chief Engineers Daizo, Yam
aga, Tomttaro Kurita, Yasou and Min.
aminsawa and Assistant Engineers
Chikanon, Oshishi, Masando and Sugi
handled the five engines.
Crews Expect to Die.
The officers and sailors in the crew
bade farewell to their comrades, ex-
pecting to die under the fire of the bat
teries of the enemy. The rescue of the
entire crews surprised even the Jap
anese, who expected that majority
OF the daring seamen would be killed.
The steamers did not carry lights
and were not armed and consequent.
ly were not discovered until the oper.
alton of sinking them was practically
completed.
Japan is singing the praises of the
volunteer crews who participated in
the dangerous work. 1t is expected
that the emperor will publicly thank
them and give them medals to com
memorate the daring act.