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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
WHIST A SUCCESS
Ivsfy Spaes Occupied h the Prs.tily
 Deeosated HalL

The whist party given by the Catho- lie WOmen's association last evening In Eaiies' hall was the success, of the eeason. The hall was prettiIy decorat- cd and almost every available space was occupied by players. The high etade of the prizes drew an immense attendance despite the indictment weather. and some of the prettIest dresses of the season were worn. The entertainments given by this society are always of the first order and that given last evening excelled all others. Besides whiHt there were nice things for the palate and a great business m iee cream was done. There was dahc. ine after the tables were removed from the floor and dne music kept ai- moet every one in motion until late hour.
 A new feature in whist was the lay out of the tables in sections, each sec tion presided over by members of the society wearing miniature flags or ali nations. The announcer was Senator Phelan.
 Many visitors were present from out of town, among them the following nartv from Bristol: Samuel Thorpe, George Roberts. Philip Dwyer. Peter Cnwiey. John Condon. Patrick NC Cue. John Cullom, Frank Hayes and James Bride.
 aThe prizes were awarded. 4s. folioTs:: Gold watch. Andrew Stein; lady's un- , bfella. Mrs M. Fleming; mans uin- brella, Joseph Jackson: brooch. Ed ward P. Dunphy: cun links. George Pierce: amethyst rosary. Miss Mena C0tirtemanche; gold hat pin. Juiia Rullivhn: Connecticut seal belt buckle. Mary Kenny: Japanese card tray. Beth Vnsht: brooch, Mary McNellis; cun linke, Nathan Friedman: lamp. Eva M. Bou6ard; cu1 links. Alice Fitzpatrick' sold brooeh. Nellie Doyle; pm cushion, Naresrpt Oviatt: stick pin, N. Meiion' stick pin, Frank McNerney; bon Doh dish. Catherine Carroll; stick pin, MAT raret Hanrahan; Mexican drawn work' Nora Mccarthy: cologne. James sey- moa.r: hon bon dish. Mrs Mabel vinton; fevel case. Mrs Mary Hurley; bisque statue. Margaret Doyle; book. James XcKpieht: Japanese vase, Mrs John Phegan: vase. Josephine Egan: stick Tn. William Scully: bae, Henry Lynch; stick lin. John Pitxeerald: ink well. Esii nnckley: vase. Mrs !. NJ. Lyncs. krr yelIie 0'Brien: fern. Moalie Lofh; Ssee. Haunah Moriarty: Mexican A,ssn york. John Gefaehty; cards. M. E Madisan; sterhng belt buckle. Mrs WJ. DeIaney: placques. Margaret svssnev: hair brush. Thomas Fenton; ,an. cushion. Mary A. Bowling; vase Certrude Moran: book. Elizabetn fni- iey: placque: Katherine Halpin; crackeI iar. Nellie Lynd: perfumery. Margaret Donahue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
uys.-Ai..a.S.r syiAss.s.s.

NEW YORK, May 17.-Interesting developments concerning the opera. tons of the James H. Hyde. and As sociates" syndicates were brought out before the Prick investigating commit tee of the Equitable society. It ap- pears from the testimony that bonds valued at &30O.O0O were handled by eight syndIcates. There was some little difference in the personnel of each of the syndicates. but in each James Ha- sen Hyde and James W. Alexandw were always interested. fs' -rF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
L.,,er rre- ner ssssss.s ss..

PAwTCCKET. R. l.. May 11.-Mn- Catherine Meehan of this city has re- ceived . letter bearing the signature of her ten-year-oid son Joseph. who has been missing since April 2. 1904. The letter was dated May iC and was stamped in the local po~tofnce. indI- eating that the boy or the person i'm plicated In his disappearance is h this city or vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
Big Drop

in the price of coal. Take advantage of 1t and place your order for some of our nice. clean LEHIGH COAL while the price is low. The Lehigh Coal which is sold by us is the hard est and best coal in the market.
 "A bin full of satisfaction"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
NOT THE sTARs AND sTRIPes,
FeAssal shiDs Fer Panama Railway
 te H1y Their National ce10rs.

 FeAssal ships Fer Panama Railway
 te T1y Their Natisaal ceisrs.
 WASHINGTON, May 17.-Secretary Taft has Indicated to the president that some dIfhculty may be experienced In purchasing ships for the Panama Raii- road company. Already some vessels which the directors of the railroad had in mind had been found to be sold and the prices of some others had been raised when the owners had discov- cred for whom they were wanted.
 A question was raised as to the use substantially by the United States gov ernment for foreign built vessels and what nations nng they would ny. ManIfestly under the law they could not fly the United etates lag notwith- standing they belonged to the United States government without coming into conflict with the navigation laws of the country.
 Secretary Taft said that the vessels if purchased would fly the flag of the nation in which the purchase was made and not the stars and stripes.
 Secretary Tsft's public announce ment that the Panama canal ccmmis- sion will purchase material for the construction of the waterway tn the lowest market. without preference for American goods and without restric- ton as to American bottoms. has raised the biggest kind of q row. even. it is said. extending to President Roose- velt's cabinet itself.
 Secretary Shaw is known 10 regard the announcement of this policy as an assault on the principle of protection. But he would not discuss the matter when interviewed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17

White fleeced cotton blankets 10y4 in red. blue and pink borders, regular price 15c, special 53c pr Extra large and extra heavy 11-4 blankets. regular price S1.W. special s9c pr Heavy white cotton sheets S1 90. regular price j9c, special 49c each Pillow cases 42 36 and 4o 36, heavy bleached cotton. regular price He each. special 9c each Full one crochet bed spread. hem- med. good heavy weight, regu- lar price s5c. special 59c each Lily of the valley and crab apple blossom perfume. special 25c oz New designs sterling silver hat pins. equal in finish to 25c and JOc pins. special 10c pc White duck belts, stitched. pleat- cd and crush style, solid metal h1ckles. specjal Sc each Rubber hand scrubs and punice :. center soap. special lOc Mum snow-white cream. takes odor out of precipitation. speciat at 21c a jar Sleeve protectors in soft muslin and lined styles. black. white and checked material. special lOc pr Best quality fish eye white pearl buttons. small and large sizes. were 1jc to 5Oc a dozen. special
 1Oc a card WASH GOODS. Best quality apron gingham. brown and green checks only 41c yard Best quality American percale, light colors. value 12rsc. special
 13c yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17

Best quality Foil de Nord gingham, value 121ae. special 91c yar0 2s inch zephyr gingham, all col. . ors. stripes and checks. special 0c yo 2s inch dress voile. value 15c. . special 0c ys1u 800 lbs of 4Oc Chocolate at 25c ID THE PLACE TO REST AND DRINK IS AT OUR SODA FOUNTAIN. THURSDAY IS HOUSEFURNISHr ING DAY IN OUR BASEMENT. SPECIAL PRICES COMMENCE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT I3a This week We are closing out our
 entire stock of ATLAS double
 coated ware and have put them in lots at 1oc. 15c. 25c. 35c, soc. & 7oo UPHoLsTERING DEPARTMENT.
 Specials for Wednesday night 5Oc soutache and Irish point vesd- :. " bnle lace 29c "a 19c Cross stripe madras 10c yd 2Oc White fishDet lace iza " s1 70 Figured and dotted muslin
 curtains with plain muslin rul.
 hes oS Ps s, o5 Fine tucked rufi1ed muslin
 curtains. with renaissance edge
 soc P 9Jc Roman striped couch covers,
 fringed all around toc 25c Opaque window shades, ail
 ready to hang ZIG n so 0o Scotch lace curtains in dainty % natterns $1.5O pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
 Harding s ---74 South Main sL 7. Telephone zzO. WINDOW SCREENS SCREEN DOORS.


 We feel this morning as we write this that screens are hardly the thing to talk about (oil heaters might be more appropriate,, but the hot weather w1ll come and we want to call your attention to our assortment of these goods and tell you that we can fit any window from 2 to 4S inches wide and can furnish doors any width from two foot six inches to three feet and any height from 6 feet $ inches to : feet 6 inches
 BRING MEASURE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-17
GREAT MAY SALE OF Muslin = Underwear Commenced Wednesday Morning.

material muslin underwent them pleaAansS of and effort spent in The store was n
 
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  with each share Of reduced choosing promise longer salt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Two Funerals Today

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Cruise
Linthicum, wife of Joshua Linthi-
cum, Jr., who died at her home ON
Prince George street on Saturday last,
took place this afternoon at O'Clock
from her late residence. The services
were conducted by the Rev. George
w. Miller, ID. d., pastor of the First
NJ. E. Church, of which the deceased
was a member. The pallbearers we're
Hon. ]. X. Brashears. Messrs. w. Il.
Childs, Charles H. Russell, Joseph W.
Duvall, ID. Dodge Woodward, w. N.
Woodward. There were q number of
beautiful floral tributes. The remains
were inferred in the City Cemetery.
The funreal of Richard @. Mitchell,
who died on Saturday after a linger-
ing illness, took place this afternoon
at o'clock from his late residence on
Conduit street. The services we're
conducted by the Rev. George s.
Bell, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church. A delegation. from the Ches-
apeake Tribe No. 80, /. D. r. NJ, and
from the Annapolis Lodge No. 622 B.
P. .. E., attended the funeral and
held their form of ritual at the grave
Three members from each lodge acted
as paIlbearers. Those from the Ellis
were Frank r. Ridout, John Basil and
Charles Himmelheber.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Remains Taken Away

The remains of Mr.. Alexis p. Mont.
BRAND, whose death occurred on Fri
day night, February IL, at his home
on Maryland avenue, were taken TO
Philadelphia this morning, where the
interment was made in the family lot
in the Catholic cemetery of that city.
Requiem High Mass was celebrated
this morning at 6 o'colck at ST. Mary
Church for the deceased. Mr.. Alexis
+. Montbriand is survived by two
children. Mrs. Adrienne NJ. Meade, OF
Philadelphia, widow of Frank Meade,
and Miss ClemRnce Montbriand, of
this city. The members of the Holy
Name Society of ST. Mary's Church
visited the home of the deceased last
night and performed the Offices of the
dead. The pallbearers today at the
funeral were Messrs. John B. Flood,
Frank jacob, Francis Brady, Frank
Wiegard, a. O. Davis and William O.
Montbriand.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
ANNUAL REPORT is OUT.
What Has Been Accomplished
at The Emergency
Hospital.

Very complete is the third annual
report of the Board of Managers of
the Emergency Hospital which has
just been circulated The tebulated
forms and reports are well arranged
and concise and give the meat of the
years proceedings in a very readable
and understandable manner.
AS the date of the report is Decem-
Der z, 1904, Miss Adanson is still en-
tered as superintendent of the institu-
tion. The changes in the board which
were made ct the last annual meeting,
are noted as well as the additions to
the medical staff Mrs. Phoebe E.
Martins report showing the receipts
and expenditures indicates a cash bal
ance of $699 "a out of a total income
of "a, S1l. IA.
During the year 80 cases were treat
ed, of which 81 were cured, 12 were
improved and died. Eight operations
were performed, two of which cases
were lost. A list of the donations re-
ceived during the year gave an indica-
tion of the esteem in which the hos
pital is held by its friends. Many
other facts pertinent to the manage
ment and conduct of the institution
are contained in the report. The cit
izens of Annapolis and the public in
general are thanked for the ready re-
sponses to the demands which have
been made upon them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Academy Society

The midshipmen gave one of their
series of hops on Saturday evening
from to IL O'Clock in tie new armory
at the Naval Academy. There wilt be
but one more hop before Lent begins,
and many were present, making gay for
the last few dances. Mrs. Badger,
wife of Captain Badger, u. S. NJ, re-
ceived with Midshipman Robert Ca
binis, of '06. Some of the guests
were: Mrs. Hoops and Miss Marian
Hoops, of Baltimore; Miss Jenkins. of
Baltimore; Miss Smith. of Washing
ton, Miss Murray, of Baltimore; Miss
Dunham, of Baltimore; Miss Sue. Cox,
of Baltimore; Mrs. Boar, of Philadel-
phia; Miss Spenser, of Philadelphia;
Miss TilIy, of Washington; Mr..
EweIi, OF Baltimore; Mr.. Mere, of
Baltimore. The usual Annapolis and
Naval Academy contingent were
present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
SUDDEN DEATH At ACADEMY
MIDSEIIPMAN BATTLERALLS
DEAD IN RANKS.
Remains Await The Arrival of His
Father-Was Member of
The Second
Class.

The remains of Midshipman Samuel
Westray Battle, Jr., of the second class
Naval Academy, whose sudden death
occurred yesterday lie in peace cham
ber in the hospital awaiting the ar
rival of the father of the dead man
fom Asheville, N. O.
The Academy authorities oommuni-
Gated the sad news of the death to DR..
Battle, the midshipman father, who
telegaphed today that he would reach
Annapolis tomorrow. The funeral ar
rangements will not be made until
DR.. Battles arrival. If services are
held here they will be attended by the
entire brigade of midshipmen. In any
event it is thought there will be an
escort from the Naval Academy should
the remains be taken TO Asheville.
Nothing denfiite is known, however,
of the funeral arrangements, as they
are held in abeyance awaiting the ar
rival of the father. Midshipman
Battle dropped dead about / O'Clock
yesterday afternoon after running to
take his position with the brigade of
over 700 midshipmen which was form
ing To pass into the mess hall for din
ner. He was seen TO stagger from the
ranks and fall to the pavement, but ii
was thought that the young man had
only tainted. A number of his fellow
midshipmen ran to his assistance and
picked him up. He was taken imme-
diately TO the Naval Academy hospi-
tai, and after examination by the sur
geon was pronounced dead. Heart
failure was assigned as the cause.
Midshipman Battle was the son of
Surgeon Samuel Westray Battle, Uni
ted States Navy, retired, of Asheville,
n. O., from which state he was ap.
pointed to the Academy. He entered
the Academy in August, 1909. at the
age of l8 years aud is therefore 20
years old. He was popular among the
midshipmen and had been honored by
his classmates by being elected a mem
ber of the hop committee. He was an
oarsman of some note. He stroked the
middies' varsity crew to victory last
year. He was a candidate for the
same position this season. Young
Battle was in apparently good health.
He had not complained of feeling un-
well. Although he rowed on the boat
crew he was not very muscular. He
was six feet in height and weighed
100 pounds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Colored Musical Comedy

The big colored Musical Comedy
Company, 1.-The Policy Players, -
comes to the Colonial Theatre on We'd
nesday, matinee and night, and Thurs
day night direct from the Convention
Hall, Washington. Convention Hall
is the large nall that David Belasco
has converted into theatre for Mrs.
Leslie Carter's productions, and where
''AdTea" was first produced few
weeks ago. The company goes from
here to the Lyric in Baltimore. 1t is
one of the leading colored organiza-
tions of the country, and its members
are good entertainers. The entire bal
cony of the Colonial Theatre will be
reserved for the colored people. On
Thursday night the same company will
play an all colored minstrel show
which will include an old-fahsioned
cake walk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
WILL BE TRIED IN CUBA.
Midshipman Arrowood Will Be
Sent TO Guantanamo For
Court Martial

1t has now been decided that Mid
shipman Milton w. Arrowood, of Bur-
lington, n. o., who recently deserted
the Navy while his ship, the Kear-
sarge, was lying off Norfolk, is TO be
sent to Guantanamo, where Rear Ad-
miral A. s. Barker, commanding the
North Atlantic Squadron, will order
him tried by court-martial.
Never before in the history of the
American Navy, it is said, has mid
shipman been guilty of desertion.
The young officer has said that he felt
forced to leave the service because the
immortality of his brother officers was
such that he did not feel that any
"God fearing, Christian gentleman
could associate with them and remain
q Christian. This remark has natur-
ally brought forth storm of protest
from the officers of the navy. 1t is re-
gretted that the trial of Arrowood will
necessitate possibly, an investigation
of his counter charges against his
brother officers, and especially those
with whom he associated on board
the battleship Kearsarge.
Midshipman Arrowood is the son of
a clergyman of Burlington, N. o.,
He was graduated from the Naval
Academy about two years ago and
has since then, up TO the time of his
desertion last month, been on duty on
the Kearsarge. The Navy Depart
ment early in January received let
ter from Midshipman Arrowood, in
which he rendered his resignation as
an officer of the navy. At the same
time Secretary of the Navy Morton re-
ceived letter from the elder AFRO
wood d-the clergyman at Burlington
in which he stated that his son de-
sired to sever his connection with the
navy because of the immortality of his
brother officers and the impossibility
of Christian gentleman remaining
such in the navy of the United States.
In reply to the resignation of Mid
shipman Arrowood the Navy Depart
ment refused to allow him to leave
the service until he had served eight
years, counting the four years at the
Academy. Secretary Morton based his
action upon the fact that the Govern
ment has given Arrowood his educa-
tion and had a right TO expect from
him some service in return.
Midshipman Arrowood, it is be-
lieved on the day this letter was re-
ceived, asked permission to go ashore
at Norfolk and nothing was heard of
him until he was arrested few days
ago in New York city by Secret Ser
vice men. He is now on the Hancock,
at the New York navy yard, but will
be sent TO Guantanamo for trial on
the first naval ship sailing for that
port.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
FISHING SEASONS DELAY
Floating Ice In The Bay Will
Prevent Setting of Any
Pound Nets.

Lovers of the delicatessen supplied
by the hnny tribe who have been wait.
ing until the season is sufficiently ad .
yanced TO permit of the fishermen NV
ing their trade will have TO posse S.
themselves in peace for a much longer
time than they had anticipated.
Instead Of being able to have fish the
latter part of March the present in.
dications are that no local fish will he
seen ON the market until late in ApriI
or even IN the early part OF Nav.
Heretofore it has been the general
practice TO be in the placing of pound
poles and nets late in February or the
first week in March. Even though the
ice should break up in the bav this
week the bay would not be sufficient
ly cleared for another month TO permit
OF the pound nets being placed with
any degree of safety.
When the final breakup comes in the
spring there is every reason to believe
that it will be accompanied by freshets
which would destroy the strongest of
fishing paraphernalia. The Susaue.
hanna would yield up its great masses
of ice which, borne down the bay
with great speed and force, would
taer away obstacles which might i'm.
pede its course All the tributaries of
the bay would add their quota and
at the least calculation the bay could
not be cleared sufficiently to permit
of fishing for at least six weeks. Even
the points in Virginia which general
ly take care of this market in bad sea.
sons will be similarly affected.
By the time the weather conditions
will permit of fishing the herring run
will be pretty we'll over and the shad
fishing will have been ready for some
time. Taken all in all there is every
reason to believe that fish food this
yaer will be higher than it has been
for many years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Preached By Lamp Light

As the congregation filed into the
Presbyterian Church last night they
were surprised to see lamps on the
reading desk, organ and in the win
dows IN lieu of gas, and the entire
church service was conducted by lamp
light. The water in the metre had
frozen and il was impossible to use the
gas Lamps were borrowed from
nearby neighbors and the church was
lighted in this primitive way. The
congregation was very large one and
an excellent sermon was preached by
the pastor, the Rev. George S. Bell.
Many strangers were present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Ashes For Souvenir

At Asbury colored NJ. E. Church
yesterday morning the sermon was
preached by formor pastor, the Rev.
Alexander Dennis, of Baltimore. At
the conclusion of the service the mort
gage on the church was publicly burn
cd. Since last June the balance of
the debt on the church, which amount.
ed to 81, l49, has been raised and paid
in full. The occasion of the burning
of the mortgage was one of great re-
joicing. All the papers we're placed
in tin receptacle on table in front
of the altar, Trustee Addison set fire
to them and after the papers were con.
sumed the ashes were passed around
among the congregation to those who
cared for souvenir of the liquidation
of the church debt. A number Of
white people attended the service.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
FITTINGLY CELEBRATED
Washington's Birthday Will Be
Observed In Schools of
The State.

Next Wednesday, the l73d anniyer-
sary of the birth of Gen. George
Washington. The Father of his Coun-
try" will be fttingly celebrated by
every public and private schools in the
city and state, and will be generally
observed throuhgout the country as a
legal holiday.
Numerous entertainments will be
given by patriotic and kindred socie-
ties. In the afternoon the Peggy
Stewart Tea Party Chapter. Daugh-
ters of American Revolution, will
hold its regular meeting at the home
of the Regent. Mrs. John dePeyster
Douw, at Murray Hill, after which
the day will be observed in a quiet
way by the chapter. In the public
schools the entire day will be a holi-
day. and the afternoon previous will
be devoted to exercises appropriate to
the day, as provided by the school law
of the state.
A special program has been prepared
by DIR. NJ. Bates Stephens, state su-
perintendent of schools, for the use of
the schools under his supervision.
The program is: Song, america !;
Address. 1.-THE Day We Celebrate' !;
Essay, "The Boyhood of Washing
tom; Reading, Wasnington's Ad-
dress to His Soldiers Before the Battle
of Long Island. 1776"; Song, MARY
land. My Maryland" Recitation,
Drake's "The American Flag Essay,
Washington AS Soldier" Readin, &
Washington's Goods Ruling of the
Affairs of Nations" Essay, Wash
ington AS President: Address by
patron; Song, "Star-S -SpangIed Ban
ner." The various essays are to be
prepared by scholars in the schools,
while the readings are to be assigned
to pupils by the teachers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
chance TO be q Midshipman

A candidate for midshipman at the
Naval Academy is to be nominated
from the Thirteenth Congress district
of New York after March 5. Con-
gressman- elect Herbert Parsons asks
that any boy who has in mind apply
ing will write him before Monday,
February %. Applicants must be res
idents OF the Thirteenth district and
must have been born no earlier than
April Is, 1885, and not later than
April Is, 1889. The boy nominated
will have to undergo the usual physi
cal and mental examinations at the
Naval Academy.