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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
His Discourse Listened to With Rapt
 Attention Last Evening.
FATHER SLOCUM'S ADDRESS
Meeting Presided Over By Principal Wilby of the High School Revival of the Gaelic Language Discussed From A to Z
 By the Learned Linguist---
 Reception at The Elton.

Irish who had been attracted to the hall on account of. the fame of the speaker and also expecting that Fath- CT Slocum. who had been advertised to preside. would. as usual. say some thing worth listening to-, It is not customary to see all the boxes occu- pied especially at lecture. but on this occasion they were crowded by well known citizens and their families.
 The officers of the Gaelic Literary society. Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H.. Catholic Womens association and the Queens daughters. occupied two box es. in the others were seated the fol lowing: Box 1, left, Mir and Mrs I. H. Hayes and daughter and Mrs F. J. Bolan; Box ?, left Mir and Mrs c. Ma loney, Mir and Mrs Lucien F. Wolff, Dr D. J. Maloney and E. Y. Maloney; Box 8, Mir and Mrs NJ. J. Ryan, Mir and Mrs W. J. Spain, Mir and Mrs Jeremiah Daily; Box f. Dr T. J. Kill martin and wife, Miss Coughlan, Dr ". J. Delaney and wife; Box 1, right, John Moriarty. C. A. Jackson and wife, ]. E. Madigan; Box, No 2, Mrs Mary Freney. Dr J. D. Freney, Miss Catherine Freney and friends; Box No 3, MT and Mrs Morgan Burke, the Misses Luddy and friends; Box No 1, Michael Guilfoile, Attorney F. r. Guilfoile, the Misses Guilfoile and II. J. McEyoy.
 While people were crowding in Browns orchestra rendered several Irish airs in manner which must have made Dr Hyde feel that it isn't necessary to have. been born in Erin to knock excellent music out of an Irish song. "The Minstrel Boy" and other airs being discoursed to good advantage.
 When the curtain went up the first scene in the setting that attracted at- tention was the presence of Dr An derson, so long pastor of the First Congregational church. with Father Crowley on his left and Father Tray nor on his right. The other persons on the platform besides the lecturer were Father Slocum, Father Brennan, Father Dunigen, Rlss tt Pow ell, Ed itor Witkowski, Professor Wilby, John F. Calvin, D. ]. Griffin and Peter Griffin, the three last mentioned re- presenting the A. O. Fl. of Waterbury, and D. H. Tierney representing the American Irish Historical society.
 Professor Wilby introduced Father Slocum fin q brief address as follows: Ladies ard gentlemen. the committee wishes to thank the different societies and individuals who have contributed fo make this meeting a success. 4 word of extra praise must be extend ed to the Gaelic society of this city. the members of which shares with others the credit of this meeting, while they generously reserved for them selves it's labors. My task is as brief as it is pleasant. On behalf of the committee present to you one whom you all know, respect and love: his eloquent lips in every noble cause give
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15

Fort Hamilton Is being rapidly strengthened. and in a short time will be the finest fort owned by Uncle Sam. Between g 100000 and g .OO0. 900 have been asked for to make this possible.
 The map shows how the deep water channel runs directly under the guns of Fort Hancock, on Sandy Hook. and then, bending abruptly northward, races through the narrow gateway be- tween Forts Hamilton and wads~orth. Military experts declare that owing 10 the narrowness of the channel. It is doubtful whether any ships of war could be brought SO near the city save by American pilots. and when the hos tile ships had to deal with the deadly mines strung between Romer shoals and the Narrows. the case would be quite hopeless.
 But anSshsr factor must be reekousd with in considering the forces against which hostile feet would have to con- tend, and that is the lighting shIpS. big and little-from the great battle ships down to the submarine deztroy- CTS and torpedo boats-of Uncle sam'm growing navy What would this forcs amount to7 There are five is 00o-fon battlsships. which entered the water in lso4-lso5. while there are others ret to be launched. IS in all. namely. tos Connecticut. Kansas. Virginia. Nebras- ka- Georgia New 1erssy. Rhode Island. Mississippi Idaho. Louisiana Mime sota. New Hampshire. Vermont South Carolina and Michigan. The ConnecsL cut and Louisiana were launched A year ago and both are under rontr.rt 10 be delivered next year The Vfr- ginia. Georgia. New Jersey. Rhods Island and Nebraska are also a. hsns and the contract for the Nsv H.up- shire has been closed. a step ret to ba taken with ths South Carolina anI Michigan
 In addition 10 the above the amor.s cruisers California. South F1zkos. Tennessee and Washington are a1I rr per cent completed. az are the nros.r,- ed cruisers S. Louis and n1I~.nr-. vale the Charleston can bs pat ia i'm var trim on slight notics Aps '. these must of course be ss6.s ss~ Maine. Nisso1rt Ksasacky. uffrufs Alabama Io-z M.sssrhu.sft ur--, Virginia Pennsylvania. Cato~ssn ksarsarss and Maryland. the skT,~ Fnlen eozpTtssd AdnIrzf Ersrf ssus1ro1 rhsn hs paysd kost "a Prince Hsnry.
 vnxu & Ensox.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Turned Squaw.

She who was Grace Wetherbee. oi New York. is now an Arapahoe squaw. Carrying her pappoose strapped to her back. wearing a brilliant parti-colored shawl and moccasins. she dwells on the Shoshone Indian reservation, near Fort Washable. Wyoming. Six years ago Miss Wetherbee came from her home in New York 10 visit the family of the post-trader there. Miss Wether. bee met Coolidge, a full-blooded In- dian, who was conducting mission. They fell in love at sight. were mar ried, and have lived happily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15

fffing expression to the prouptnxz 0f a large ind and a generous heart [ have the honor CT introducing to you the chairman of this meeting. the Rev Father SlOcum-
 When Father Siocum came forward be was given a splendid ovation ard 1t w4s some time before he could make himself beard above the applause. He said De Has turning the matter Ove- ia hls mind earlier fn the dsy and tIsouxht that a few remarkz reEara- ing the parf Waterbury played ln Irfsn aTsirS night not prove uBintereztin< hy way of an lntruduction fo tisc xTezker- Nc town he said in the state eu deeseT interest in fhe welfare
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
The Oyster Fork.

A helpful idea in table setting when there are to be a number of elaborate courses. necessitating various forks and knives. is to have the small oyster fork laid across the others ready for the first course. This precludes the possibility of any mistake either through ignorance of the intricacies of modish serving or absent-mindedness. Then, as each succeeding course is brought on, the delft fingers of the maid or discreet butler can give a slight tilt to the correct fork to use for that particular dish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Flouts the Thirteen.

Gov. Edwin wsrheld. of Maryland, laughs at the 13 superstition, though ac- cording to the common view he ought to regard it with respect He is the thir- teenth governor of Maryland to occupy the executive mansion at Annapolis. He was elected by majority of 13.Oo0 votes. has i3 letters in his name and was inaugursted January 13. 1904. So far nothing has occurred in his political career to warrant any fear for the l3 superstition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Municipal Telescope.

Cardiff is the first place to cater for it's amateur astronomers by the pro- vision of a municipal telescope. This instrument. which has just been dedi' cated to the public use, is a fine 12- inch equatorial reflector and was be- queathed to the citizens by the late Dr. Franklen Evans. The city council has borne the expenses incidental to the suitable disposal of the gift, which is erected in an observatory outside the city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Swearing Hanemsn.

The death of Ellington recalls the fact thst formerly it was usual in appointing q public hangman to make him take the Bible in his hand and swear solemnly that he would dispatch every criminal condemned to death without fsvorirg father. mother. or any other relation or friend. when he had taken the cath be vas dismissed with the word: Get thee hence. wretch.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Out of Date.

Some sensation was caused during a Sunday schol address the other day by a lit;le girl who had overheard her parents discuss the non-sternity of punishment. The curate made feel ing sllusion 10 the unpleasant charzc- ter Uf the lower regions. and then paused. when in the dead silence the little girl observed in an explanatory tone, Please. they don't use 1t nov. 1"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
RAGS (N FIRE
Gave the Bremen a Run to BrsakIyn Il
 Morning.

This morning about II o'clock the fire department was called to a tene- ment house at 2 Morgan place, small alley off North Leonard street, owned by John 0'Brien and occupied by Lithuanian family by the name of Shagis. When the firemen arrived the house was full of smoke. but there was not much fire in sight. It seems that Mrs Shagis left some rags near the stove and they caught fire. Mean time she was in another part of the house and the blaze was not discoy- cred until her husband, who was not working. came in some time later. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the chemicals. During the excitement q small child was left in one of .he rooms and was just beginning to be overcome ny smoke when MT O'Brien. the owner of the house. who happened to be present, discovered her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15

New York on the o'clock train sHd was met zt the railrOad station and eeeorfed to The Elton hy the fol losing committee Pr0fe<Sor Stepis u. Wilby. principal Of tbe High school. chairman of the commitfee of arrangemeuts. Cornelius Naloney. Iir ]. ID. Freney. Dr Kilmartin- T. F. T.11fdy. D. H. Tierney- John Mari2rty. Attorsey r. P. Guilfoiie and Tr De ianey Of Szugatuck-
 Neauu hiie re1pie we-e huTr1ing to- uarsis the haII and tpef0-e fhe curtain was -un< up the tisezter uss filed ulth c1e ef fhe most rrTHrrzeHfative frsetl rstherfnes that came foEefhrr in uaterbHFy for larE lime. in a6di- Lea to these theFe were otbers th4n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
A Great Truth.

Privilege is the root of all evils in politics and business, says the Boston Globe. It is one of the oldest sources of wrong in the world and has wrought more ruin than all the piked mobs of the unprivileged. who. blinded by pow erty. ignorance and injustice, have stormed the citadels of privilege and power All experience shows that hu- man nature is too frsil 10 bear the stain of privilege. The sense of might oyerwhelms the sense of fright
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Will Bar Japs.

Mir. Seddon, the premier of New zea- land. announced in a speech recently that Japanese would not be allowed to come to New Zealand and that the col ony would refuse to be dictated to in the matter. This is in reference to cir cular from the British colonial office. addressed to the colonies and demand ing the repeal of laws that are repugnant to the feelings of nations with which Great Britain is at peace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
n.nehur1.n pruduet..

MiIles. Indian corn and wheat ars among the chief farm products Of Man ehuria- Apples and grapes do well although the native supply is soft and lacks flavor. Tomatoes grow Ia great abundance. particulariy In southern ManchurfA. where asparagus also four ishsz. All vegetables. ss a rule. can bs ErOxu ia ahundanos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15

Dr Douglas Hyde, the eminent Irish scholar. addressed large audience in Polls last night on the aims of the Gaelic league in Ireland. The speak
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15
Wateh PnT.

A woman may belfeTs in the eE- ezcy cf prayer. but that ooesnt pre- vsut hsr fTu1 locking under ths bed for hurElzrs-PhIls5elphla Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-15

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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30
EAST CAMBRIDGE

Myra Stinson was in Burlington last Thurs
day.
Frank Green was in Canada last week on
business.
Stella Fullington spent last Thursday at
the Notch
Ovitt Sayles of Burlington visited at F. II.
Fulington's the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sheldon are spending
a week visiting in Ira sburg and Hardwick.
Julius Green and wife of Euosburg visited
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. J. W. Green, the
past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ryan ard children of
Binghamvile were visitors at n. J. Nye's the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rea of No. AndovsT,
Mass, were visitors at Henry Stiuson's the
first of the week.
The Misses Helen Hall of Richford and Meg
Hall of Montgomery were visitors at Herbert
Scotts the past week.
Herbert Scott and son, Howard, have been
in MOTrisvllle the past week, exhibiting the
Fairbanks gasolene engine at the Fair
Lorin Stiuson of Burlington made a short
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Stiuson, the first of the week, BE expects to
start for California soon with his wife, whose
health is quite poorly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30
JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL

The term will open on September
fifth. Mr.. Isador C0lodny has been
eng a ed as principal, and Miss Edith
V. AIdrich as assistant. Mr.. Colodny
comes from Brooklyn, Miss Aldrich
from Auburn, r. |.
Mr.. ColodDy is a graduate OF the
University OF Vermont, class OF 1905,
and is a man of all round scholar
ship, with especial training in Ian
guages,' his work having not only In
Guided more thai the usual amount
of Latin, French and German, but
Italian and Spanish as well. Miss AID
rich is a graduate of Brown Univer-
sity, and brings to her work special
preparation in the natural sciences
and English. Both Mr.. Colondy and
Miss Aldrich have had teaching ex-
perience, the former having been
tutor in German during his senior
year in college and instructor in the
evening schools as we'll, while Miss
Aldrich has taught for the past year
at Bristol Ferry and previously at
Portsmouth.
Every effort has been made to Sc
cure teachers of more than ordinary
scholarship and ability. 1t is con-
fidently expected that the service of
these teachers will result in making
the high school course still more
valuable to our young men and
women, both in the sciences and Ian
guages. No radical departure will be
made from the former course of study;
but some minor changes may be
made to strengthen the work in
mathematics early in the course. No
pupils who have it in their power
to attend should miss the advan-
tages which this school is now Of
ferinp.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30
WATERVTLLE.

| E. A. Hill of Stowe visited his son, H. B.
! Hill last week
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Cakes visited friends in
Fairfield over Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Carpenter of Burlington visited
friends in town last week.
Leslie Hare and son, Harlie, of Richford
were in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Curtis Perry of Cambridge Junction
visited friends in town recently.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Pepau visited his par
ents at Bakersfield over Sunday.
Miss Helen Stearns visited Sarah Phillips
at johnson several days recently.
Mrs Hodgkins OF Castleton visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Tilotson, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Chase and son of East
Fletcher visited her father, Ami Leach, last
week.
&C. Tobin and daughter. Beulah Of Under
hill visited Mr.. and Mrs. George Mann, re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Gibb1ns of Rutland are
spending few days with her mother, Mrs. W.
Tracy.
l. r. Armstrong and his mother, Mrs. Mary
Armstrong, are visiting friends in Johnson
this week.
Howard Oakes left town on Saturday for
dfVleW, OOuun DAKOTA, where ne expects
employment.
Mrs. Mary Fletcher of Worcester. Mass, is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. John Lumbra. and
Mrs. l.. F. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mann and daughter of
Troy visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs q. B,
Miller, over Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Norris of West Berkshire is
spending few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, Frank Chase.
Mrs. Edgar Maynard visited her mother,
Mrs, Pease, and sister, Mrs Mark Hebb, at
Jacksonville last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Ga B. Maurice and Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Thomas spent several days last
week at Franklin Pond
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott and children
spent several days with her sister, Mrs. Edgar
Culver, at Richford last week.
Mr. aud Mrs. Elmer Leach have gone to
MittineaPue, Mass, where they expect to be
employed through the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of this place
and Mrs A. w. Brown of Nashua, N. H., Wis
tied at Belvidere Corners recently.
Mrs. A. Fairbanks and son, Floyd, who
have been visiting in New Hampshire for sew
era weeks, returned home on Saturday.
Nettie Lewis of Westford and Mrs. Matte
Densmore OF Plattsburg, N. Y, visited Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Whittemore, last week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30
DEATH OF RALPH STEARNS.

On August 25th occurred the death
of one of the most beloved boys Of
our community, Ralph, the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Stearns and a
nephew of hieut..Gov. Stearns. AL.
though but Is years of age he had
won the hearts of all by his pure, up
right life. While boy in age, he was
man in spirit, and in all that he
did sought to veand act in q manly
way. On Nov. 18th be experienced
religion and on Feb. 9Th united with
the First Baptist Church of Johnson.
His Christian life was marked by I'M
usual devotion and enthusiasm for a
boy OF his age, and though his exper-
fence was cut short before it had
hardly begun, yet in that time he had
by his earnest efforts in personal
work led several OF his companions to
the Saviour who had so enriched and
blest him. He was also an active
member of the local Castle of the
Knights of King Arthur and a Knight
of truest chivalry and manly valor
he was.
In the passing of Ralph our COM
munity has met with an irreparable
loss; but may his life be an inspira-
ton to the comrades left behind to
seek those things In life that are best
and highest.
He leaves a father and mother,
grandmother, and many other rela-
tives, besides a host of mourning
friends. L
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30

Mansfield Mt Grange will hold it's
next meeting Sept. 9th. There will
be dinner and it is hoped all men,
bers will be prompt in their attend
ance, as several candidates are ex-
perting to take their degrees ut this
meeting Following is the program:
Music by the choir reading, Mrs. O.
F Gerry paper, County Fairs, G.
W. Or aplO; question, Would the ben
etits derived from telephone line in
any district be equal to the expense :?
general discussion; music, Mrs. Stay
ton.
Francis Miner died at the room he
has occupied of late in MIR. Browns
bui ding, on Wednesday afternoon of
apO9le&r having heen i'll about "a
hours. He was of FIR. n 3h descent, his
parents having been born in France.
He was rs years OF age and has lived
in Stowe about Is wears. He was a
veteran Of the Civil War, having ser
we'd four years. He leaves a SOP, Ed
ward Miner of Waterbury and Miss
Mary Miner of Stowe. The remains
were taken to Waterbury for burial,
by the side of his wife, who has been
dead several years.
Ruth Mcmahon and her cousin, Mil
dred Mcmahon, OF Minneapolis enter
tanned about 25 of their young
friends on Wednesday evening at The
home of Ruth's parents, G. t. McMa-
hon, on Main street. The grounds
were very beautiful with Japanese
lanterns and other Examinations. Ia
the house the hall and parlor were
decorated with clematis and gladiolas
and the citing room with sweet peas.
Whist, finch and other games were
played and musical contest was
held in which the head prize was won
by Stafford Boardman and the foot
prize by Ora Seron. Ice cream and
cake we're served on the lawn.
Miss Elizabeth M. Swift, who is
spending the summer In Seattle and
vicinity, seems to still hold in kind
remembrance her adopted state
vermont" as the following taken
from western paper indicates -
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. P
Race, assisted by Mrs. Swift of Seattle
and Miss E. Swift from Vermont, en-
tertained few of their many friends
at Messy Glen, their beautiful sum.
mer camp. The occasion was the
christening of their new boat, which
was named vermont" in honor of
Miss Swift's present home. The chris
tenDg ceremony was performed in a
charming manner by Miss Reba Ken
nedy. During the evening Miss Swift
favored the guests with several speci-
mems of her fine Evolutionary powers.
Thee was also singing and story tell
ing BY other members of the party.
A dainty lunch was served, to which
all did ample justice.
~eJ UNITY CHURCH
Rev E. M. II. Abbott. pastor. Sunday
morning service at 10:45. Subject of SER
NOM The Freedom OF Truth" Sunday
School and Bible class meet at - noon.
Youlg Peoples Fraternity will meet at 1880
p. m Topic, !" Temperance" Leader, Mrs.
q TEddy. A welcome to all.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-08-30

at twelve O'Clock. This picnic is the
result of the second contest between
the reds and blues and is given by the
reds.
Quite a large number from here
took advantage of the excursion last
Thursday to visit Burlington. Some
went on the lake excursion but more
remained in the city. The only draw
back to the pleasure of the day was
the number of drunken " toughs !"
who made travelling in the cars both
unpleasant and unsafe.
The concert given last Friday even
ing by the Parker Leach company,
assisted by the Arion Male Quartet OF
Hyde Park, was very excellent en-
uertainmenU and much enjoyed by
those who attended. Owing to some
oversight in the management was
not generally known that it WAS 10
be given that night, consequently the
attendance was very small and many
have expressed regret that they did
not know of it and consequently did
not 90.
The following teachers have been
engaged for the Graded Schools =
Primary, Gertrude Clark of Stowe ;
Primary. Intermediate, Gladys Rog-
ers of johnson Intermediate, Theda
Jones of johnson; Grammar, Estella
Meacham of Brattleboro. The train
Ing teacher for the coming year will
be Bertha A. Morgan, of Orange,
Mass. Miss Morgan is a graduate
of the birmingham Normal School
and the Boston University in the
class OF 1903. She has taught in all
about eight years in the different
grades, and brings to her work the
fruits of exceptional scholarship and
ripe experience as a teacher.