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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Ca.sini on chefu Incident.

BAR HARBOR,S Me, Aug. 19.-"As the situation presents itself today, without any further steps by the na- tions of Europe and by the United States, the grand scheme of the Amert- can secretary of state, MT. Hay, to in- sure the neutrality of China has gone to wreck, and the entire Chinese ques- tion, fraught with danger to all na- tions that have an interest in that country, once more lies open to all eventualities. l regard it as far more serious, in an international sense, thai any question which has been before the world since the adjustment of the Boxer troubles" Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, used this vigorous and significant language last night in an interview in discussing the grave aspects of the Chefu incident and its bearing on the whole world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Anglo-American Jubilee.

VICTORIA, B. C.. Aug. 19.-Com- mander Goodrich, commanding the Brit ish squadron in Pacific waters, invited the officers and men of the American cruisers New York and Marblehead, now in Esquimalt harbor, aboard the British cruiser Grafton, flagship of the squadron, for an entertainment. The occasion was one of the happiest ever seen in this station, the British and American tars fraternizing in the most enthusiastic manner. The bands of the New York and Grafton provided the music, and the warships were all gayly decorated and brilliantly illuminated. At parting ell the ships company sang . "Auld Lang Syne'' and the national an thems of Great Britain and the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
.EyUlyDUuJ ; SIlUS OlUlt.
 A
 Daily Chance
 For YOU.

Remarkable value, Wo mems $2.5o Boots, but ton and lace, nearly every size, reduced to
 $l.69 pair We have priced this lot to your liking. not ours. We are closing one of the best ines of Oxfords we ever sold, because we can't duplicate the line A better wearing shoe was never made at $2. Reduced price for this lot, $l.l9 pair It's an up-to-date prop osition for a bargain hunter.
 26 pairs left of that lot of child's high grade shoes, button and lace. You remember these are reduced from $l to
 55c pair Rather an unusual dis count we think.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
BASEBALL MATCH HERO
Player With Broken Leg Tells
 How He Saved the Game.
TWAS THE NINTH INNING TOO.

Mike WhaIen of the YOn1xers Team, While Describing How He Was Knocked Down by Runner, scorns Praise-Causht Ball From Second Baseman and Put Out His Man.
 Michael Whalen, third baseman of the Yonkers (N. Y.) baseball team, who when, after having his leg broken in two places, he made a catch that put out his man and saved the day for his club, is a modest hero.
 Lying on a cot in St. Johns hospital, Yonkers, Whalen recently told re- porter of the New York American just how he made the play in the game at New Rochelle, N. Y., which caused 5000 persons to join in an ovation to him.
 For many months there had been much feeling between the Yonkers team and the rough riders and their supporters. The recent game was to decide the championship of Westches- ter county.
  the play he made Whalen said:
 Say, don't put it too strong. I only did my duty, and the other boys would have done just the same.
 ''The Yonkers team met the New Ro- chelle team at the latteTs ground, de termined to win or die But we were evenly matched. It was the ninth in ming. The score stood to in favor of Yonkers A great crowd of 5000 watched the game, and our men braced themselves for the struggle. l 'I knew that one mistake would make us lose the coveted championship the game decided. At last the New < Rochelle players by good batting got 1 runner on second base. It was a i critical time. A hit meant run, and new life seemed injected into the New i Rochelle men. They felt that victory was in their grasp. But you know there's many slip, as the saying goes.
 "'The man on second edged off as far as he dared toward third. He danced l back and forth tantalizingly. My eyes ! were upon him frequently, but the bat ter was the real danger.
 "The pitcher settled back on his right leg, poised his arm in the air for a minute and sent the ball whirling over I the plate. With a dart the runner started for third base. At the same in- stant sounded the swat of the bat hit ting the ball. saw the runner com ing toward me at a terrific rate and my eyes searched for the ball.
 Suddenly the heavy spiked shoes of the runner struck me, and I felt the two bones snap. fell, and the runner went over me. Half stunned thought of the ball and raising up on my hands saw 1t coming from the second base man. He had thrown 1t low. Could catch it? It seemed half an hour from the time the ball left the second baseman's hand until it reached mine. When knew that had 1t fast feeling of exultation crept over me. Now I would get him. The joy of that moment I will never forget. I did not feel any pain then.
 "On my hands and knees crept after the runner before he recovered from his tumble and caught him when his hand was within six inches of the plate.
 Then I heard a cheer, and it grad ually became a muffied roar. That is about all I remember until the nurse was bending over me in the hospital '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Prohibitionist Leader Dead.

LEBANON, Pa, Aug. 19.-Lee L.. Grumbine, well known Prohibitionist leader of this state, is dead at his home here, aged forty-six years. In 1902 MT. Grumbine was the candidate on the Prohibition ticket for lieutenant gov ernor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Singular Custon.

The Russian and English sailors on board the cruiser Amphitrite, which took the Russian survivors of the Va riag and Korietz to Ceylon, exchanged caps, than which greater proof of perfect nautical entente could not be given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Ills Annual CIamhake.

BINGHAMTON, N, Y., Aug. 1e.- Democratic State Committeeman Hen ry Jackson gave his annual clambake at his home near this city. Among the guests were a number of Demo- crats prominent in state politics, in- cluding Elliott Danforth and Frank Campbell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19

American Scientist Made President.
 BERN, Switzerland, Aug. 19.- Alexander Agassiz, the celebrated sci enlist of Cambridge, Mass, has been elected president of the International geological congress, now in session here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19

Mike whaIen of the YOnlxers Team, While Describing How He Was Knocked Down by Runner, scorns Praise-Caught Ball From Second Baseman and Put Out His Man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
LIN Q NJ NE

cured me of a condition border ing on quick consumption. When I began to take Linonine was ,so weak that could scarcely walk across room and coughed at the least exertion. By the end of a month I was on the road to re- covery, and able to attend to my household affairs unaided. Lino- nine did wonders for me and I wish those afflicted as I was would give it trial.--Mrs A. l.. Blackman, Babcock place, West Orange, N. J.
 At all Drug Stores, 25, 50, $1.
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"ERICssON LINE EXCURSIONS"

ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS"
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE.
Through the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
to Philadelphia" Stopping at the great fishing
grounds. Betterton also Chester, Pa. Fare from
Washington by B. and O. to baltimore, thence
Ericsson line to Philadelphia, single. g; round
trip $3.50 Returning ali rail from Philadelphia
q. and o. SO. Steamers SAIL daily except Sun
day. pm. New; fast day hoats daily. and Sun
Washington at B. and o. Ticket ofices. Also J.
Spliedt. Agent, 607 Pa. ave.. for Atlantic City.
Branch. New York, Albany. Troy and points north
~ cEARENCE sHRIvER. G. PA,
my16-tf.1e 2A Light It. Baltimore, Nd,
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Rally at Peoples Mission.

The auditorium of the Peoples Christian
Mission was the scene Of rally last night,
and Notwithstanding the almost tropical
heat, every seat in the place was occupied
The features of the occasion were an ad-
dress by Mr.. Thomas c. Moves, a sacred
concert by the Peoples Mission Orchestra.
and vocal rendition, by quartet and Mrs.
Fannie Brown. Mr.. Noyes gave as the les
son for the evening excerpts from the New
Testament, including the familiar texts,
ASK and We shall receive; knock and the
door shall be opened" He spoke Of the
beauties and happiness of a true Chris-
tan life, and urged those in the large au-
dience who had not entered upon such life
to begin at cnce. He said God Is waiting
to hear the KNOCK at the door, when 1t
would be opened. no matter how STEPPED in
sin is the one who does the knocking Mr..
George w. HaveH, leader of the meeting.
called for testimonies. and a number of
men who had been leading sinful lives told
of their reclamation; how they had asked
and received, and how the door had been
opened in response to their knock.
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Children's Day Observance.

Children's day was observed yesterday
afternoon in the chapel known as Bells
Methodist Episcopal Chapel, in Prince
Georges county, Md, below Anacostia.
There were effective decorations in place in
the edifice and the program was creditably
rendered. The exercises were under the di-
rection of Superintendent Laing. Miss
Edith M. Pyles of Anacostia was at the
organ, and Mrs. ]. C. Price of this city as
sisted In the program with two solos, one
of which was viii There Be Any Stars In
Ny Crown"
The program was as follows: Opening
chorus, Long Ago" school; responsive
Scripture reading, school. led by the super
intendent; invocation, superintendent
chorus, Sing Merry Birds school; ex-
ercise, stepping Stones Across the Brook
Of Trouble" infant class; chorus Sun
shine and Flowers" school; address, Rev
William H. Dell pastor; solo. Mrs. J. c.
Price: chorus, "Hark, the Song" school;
recitation, "A Little Travellers Greeting"
Charles Laing; exercise. resting places.
Bible class: chorus, 20, Time of Joy and
Gladness," school; recitation, "Be Sweet"
Myrtle Allen; solo, Mrs. j. c. Price; recita-
ton, "Our Muestones," Bessie Andrews
chorus, Summer Days" school; recitation
Giants and Lions" Edythe Cullember
chorus, Hosanna On This Day." school,
closing chorus, Victory" school; benedic-
ton, pastor.
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TRAINING SHIP IN PORT.
United States Gunboat Yankton, With
Glass of Sixty Aboard.

The United States gun boat Yankton has
been lying at anchor in the river off Alex
andria for several days past, and the mem
bers Of her crew have been given liberty to
visit this city. The Yankton is converted
yacht and Is used as training vessel She
has class of about sixty young men
aboard. and they are receiving practical in
struction In seamanship and are preparing
to be transferred to one of the larger ships
of the navy. -s-
The Yankton was formerly the British
steam yacht Penelope and was built at
Leith, Scotland, in 1898. She was pur-
chased by the government during the war
with Spain and has been continued on the
naval list as a training ship. The vessel is
1855 feet long, TN feet wide, has a depth of
hold of ID feet 10 inches. She has a steel
hull and her 750-horse~power engines can
send her through the water at a speed of
fourteen knots an hour. The Yankton will
leave Alexandria for cruise on the bay
this afternoon.
The United States navel yacht Hornet
also used as training vessel for landsmen,
is cruising in Chesapeake bay with a class
of twenty-eigh green hands aboard. These
landsmen are instructed m the duties of
their profession not only by the officers of
the ship but by a number of able seamen
especially designated for the work
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SPIRIT OF THE AGES,
Paying Heed to Injunctions of Wise
Men Of Old

The sermon yesterday morning al the
First Presbyterian Church, on John Mar
shall place near street. was preached by
Rev. George D. Bailey, Phi. D., of Salt Lake
City, Utah, who is to fill the pulpit during
the absence of the pastor Rev. Donald c.
Mcleod. He took his text from the book of
Daniel. THE people that do know God shall
be strong and do exploits"
In part he spoke as follows:
1--WE must appraise our qualities and ca
liabilities in an endeavor to determine the
reason and sphere for which the Almighty
put us into the world. We have a work to
perform, and must heed the injunction
of the wise man of old, Know myself The
next step higher Is attaining to a knowl
edge of God, which is the apex of wisdom
toward which man is striving.
Listen to the spirits of all ages Of his
tory and they breathe forth longing to
know Cod to be in touch and communion
with Him. People who know God are those
who have stamina. Mere knowledge with
out character is dangerous. knowledge, to
the good man, gives added power to do
good, and, in like manner, knowledge to the
evil man enhances his power to do evil. An
educated rascal is the worst of all rascals
1.-The ultimate end and reason for the
acquisition of knowledge" continued Or.
Bailey, lis that 1t may be transmitted into
action, for only then is the law of knowl-
edge carried out. Do you wish to be a
power for good? Then you must live nearer
to the heart of God, that you may acquire
that vital and necessary knowledge which
shall be a power in influencing the lives
of Others
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OBJECTIONS FILED.
Mr.. Dodge's Protest Against Locating
Casualty Hospital on B Street.

Mr.. w. C. Dodge has written to the Com
missioners complaining against the location
OF the Casualty Hospital at 118 B street
northeast. 1T would be An outrage to To-
cate the hospital there" says Mr.. Dodge
where that portion Of the square is occu-
pied by private residences which the owners
have built for permanent homes. and pro-
test in the strongest manner against 1t. II
the Commissioners have any authority IN
the matter, appeal to you. one and all. to
prevent It, as 1t would be a great injury 10
me personally and to the residents gener-
ally"
The Commissioners also received petit
ton signed by Mr.. Byron Richards ana
other property owners on MASSACHUSETTS
avenue between 7th and 9Th streets north
east, protesting against the location OF the
same hospital at No. 70S Massachusetts
avenue northeast. The petitioners state
that they fear the location OF hospital at
the place mentioned would mot only de-
stroy the peace and quiet Of the neighoor-
hood. but would greatly depreciate the
value of property.
Commissioner Mcfarland has recon-
mended that the authorities refer the mat
ter to the corporation counsel for an opln-
ion as to whether or not the Commissioners
have any authority with reference to the
location of the hospital.
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HUBERT sCHUTTER DEAD.
An Old and Respected Citizen Passes
Away. 20

Mr. Hubert Schutter, an old and highly
esteemed resident of the District, died last
night at IL O'Clock at Columbian Univer
sity Hospital. Mr.. Schutter was seventy
seven years of age A short while ago he
suffered stroke of partial paralysis, and
since that time his health had failed steadi-
ly The death of his wife, a few years ago,
II Is believed helped to hasten the end.
Mr.. Schutter was born in Bonn, Germany.
He came to this country fifty-two years
ago. being a young man of twenty-five at
the time. AS a fresco artist and painter he
became prominent in business circles For
many years he was a member of the firm of
Schutter & Rakemann. Mr.. Schutter was
a Mason and Knight Templar of Column
bia Commandery. He leaves four children,
Mrs. Frank Johnson of Boston, Mrs E. J.
Schafer, Mrs. Clara Murphy and Mrs Will
liam Bailey. The last three named are in
the city and Mrs. Johnson is expected from
Boston this evening. .,.....
The details of the funeral have not been
completed. though 1t is announced the serv-
ices will be held tomorrow and the inter-
ment will be made in Glenwood cemetery.
Mr.. Schutter was known among his many
friends and old associates as a man of
great liberality. He was esteemed highly
as a citizen and was beloved by his family.
Mr.. Schutter was for long while quite
prominent figure in the musical circles
OF the city, being an accomplished nutist
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GRAVE OF UNKNOWN.
Confederate Who Was Killed When
Early Attacked washington.

Some Of the Union veterans who will
attend the dedication ceremonies of the
monument at Battle Ground cemetery to-
morrow afternoon will no doubt visit the
lonely grave of an unknown confederate
rifleman on the Blair place, just beyond
the battlefield There are several stories
about the death of this soldier in gray,
but the one most generally accepted was
related by former resident OF the vicin-
ity, who was there when Gen. Jubal Earlys
men made their onslaught on Fort Stevens.
This was Charles Hobbs, a native Of Mont
gomery county. He said while Early's men
were falling back in front of the advancing
9Th Corps, a number of confederate sharp
shooters we're left in the rear like hornets
to sting the oncoming lines of blue. These
ruf1emen lodged from tree to tree firing as
they retreated The unknown who fills the
lone grave was one of these confederate
hornets" He was evidently more daring
than his comrades, and in his anxiety to
bring down some of the enemy he Jagged
too far in the rear and was himself brought
down by mimic ball.
His body was found next day, Mr.. Hobbs
said, in a clump of bushes. where he had
crawled after receiving the mortal wound.
He was buried near the spot where he fell.
and now a neat marble monument marks
the last resting place Of the unknown SOL
der in gray.
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FUNERAL OF @. S. FLOYD.
Former Treasury Department Employe
Buried in Arlington.


Funeral services were held over the re-
mains of c. S. Floyd Saturday afternoon at
his late residence, 9OS New Hampshire ave-
nue. Mr. Floyd, who died Thursday, was
in the office of the auditor of the War De-
partment and many of his fellow employees
in the treasury building attended the SER
vice, which was conducted by Henry 3.
Stevens, chaplain Of the George E. Meade
Post, G. A. r. A delegation from the same
post under command of Alfonso A. Maxim.
post commander, honored the memory OF
the dead comrade by attendance.
In former years Mr.. Floyd was member
of the old Second Dragons, which after
ward became the I'd Cavalry United States
army. Two 'of his comrades in the dra-
goons, and probably the only survivors or
the organization. were present at the fu-
neral. They are Matthew Murphy and
George Brady, both more than seventy
years old.
The Masons of Harmony Lodge, of which
Mr.. Floyd was a member, sent delega-
ton to the services at the house and took
charge of the body at the grave. Inter-
ment was made In Arlington cemetery. The
pallbearers were Post Commander Main,
DR. Clarence A. Weaver Mr.. Isaacs s.
Gray Mr. William c. Babcock Mr.. Charles
Matthews and Maj. NJ. A. Dillon.
Many handsome floral tributes were sent
by friends and the various organizations
to which Mr.. Floyd belonged.
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DISASTROUS vIsITATIoNs.
Topic Discussed Yesterday by Rev
Geo, w, King,

After asking the question, why Is 1t
that all that suffering mankind is called
on to endure must be? why is society visit
ed with such great disasters as the burn
ing of the General Slocum or the Balti-
more fire?' Rev. George w. King of Bal
timore. preaching at the Hamline NJ. +.
Church yesterday morning, continued as
follows:
"Affliction falls on the good and the bad.
Whether it is ordered or permitted l shall
not say But with all this we must agree
that there is more sunshine than shadow
more joy than sorrow, more health than
sickness. Yet I know that you meet and
meet great suffering Suffering is not the
greatest factor, but 1t is large one in our
lives. Pitiful are the Affections which are
visited upon society. Look at the insane
asylums and the hospitals.
II would have no place in this pulpit If l
were to take the peSsimistic side, and l
should not take the optimistic view If I
could not do so conscientiously. All things
even disasters at sea, the Baltimore fire,
bereavementS, all these are in the good
providence to work to beneficent ends.
Paul says So
He said suffering afforded a background
for the picture of life, for as no rainbow
can be seen without cloud, so no picture
can be painted without the dull as we'll as
the bright colors. He said also that afflic-
ton taught mankind discipline, developing
life and character.
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SUSPECTED OF HoM1o1DE
Geo. +. Webb Under Arrest Because Of
tho Death Of FRANCES Munroe.

George F. Webb, coacred, thirty-f1ve
years old, Is Under arrest, suspected Of
homicide. and the body of his alleged vic
tim. Frances Munroe. eolored, is in the
morgue. Her DEATH 1t ID alleged, was due
to a cerebral hemorrhaxsS resulting from
injuries tho prisoner 10 alleged to have in
ficted. Although the waman Is alleged to
have been wounded several days ago and
had been under Treatments at Freedmens
Hospital since Friday. 1.-The police knew
nothing Of the affair until yesterday morn
Ing after she died. Coroner hewitt was
told Of her death by this hospital authOrt-
ties. and Lieut. Mathews Of the fourth
precinct started an investigation. An au-
topsy performed by Deputy Coroner Glaze
brook showed blood clot on the brain and
a number of minor bruises and cuts. These
cuts and bruises were about her leg and
body and gave the woman the appearance
of having made a desperate effort to de-
fatal injuries.
Frances Munroe, who was about thirty
years old. lived at 91O Sd street southwest,
where Webb also lived. 1t is stated that
number Of years and that they fire.
quently engaged in alterations On one
occasion, 1t Is stated by the police, the wo-
man shot her male companion. Yesterday
woman's death Lieut.. Mathews sent sew
eral men out to look for Webb. 1t was
not until after dark that Policeman Ais
met him. upon his return to the Sd street
house. and placed him under arrest. He
admitted nothing about having engaged in
fight with the woman, but said she had
been sick. He was placed behind the bars
and the police then pursued the investiga-
ton In the line of looking up witnesses and
getting what testimony they could to put
before the coroners jury
The mother of the woman was inter-
viewed by the police and she told of having
seen her daughter last week trying to Sc
cure the front door with screws. Her
daughter, she stated. appeared at that time
as II her mind was affected. The mother
said che inquired Of her daughter how she
happened to get her bruises and her re-
Spouse was that George had inflicted them.
This was followed with the question: DO
you intend to remain here and get killed."
Her answer. the mother states, was: Il
might as well die that way as any other"
Today the police were looking up add-
tional witnesses in the case and they will
be heard at the inquest, which will be held
at the morgue tomorrow morning.
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DEATH OF MRS. MARY KEARNEY.
Succumbs to an Attack Of Acute
Cholera Morbus.

Mrs. Mary Kearney. wife Of James Kear-
ney, a clerk in the pension bureau, died last
night about 8 O'Clock at her home. S14 9th
street northwest, as result Of an attack
Of acute cholora morbus. Mrs. Kearney
was sixty-six years Of age. She became Ill
On Friday last, but it was not supposed at
that tino that she was in a serious condi-
ton. Yesterday afternoon a sudden turn for
the worse was observed and the sick wo-
man expired at nightfall. Funeral services
will be lie Id tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
and the interment will be in Prospect Hill
cemetery.
Mrs Kearney was native Of Queens
county, Ireland, and was married to Mr..
Kearney in New York city in 1853. Her
husband was prominent in politics in the
empire state and held several offices Of
trust and honor. He was appointed to
clerkshp in the pension bureau in 1879,
which he still retains. The only surviving
child Of the deceased is James f. Kearney,
ASSOCIATED with Charles Frohman, the thea
trical manager Mr. Kearney is at present
manager of Ethel Barrymore.