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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Tor the ministery in the near future he

for the ministery in the near future he
did net know what was to become of
the Baptist work in Virginia.
Prof. w. Il. Hatcher, of Richmond
College, discussed the report of the
committee. lie lwclt npon the work
OF the committee in this State AMI also
upon the Baptist schools of Virginia
Or. BIackwell's Fine Talk.
Dr. Calvert S. blackwell, of Norfolk,
was the next speaker to address tho
convention On the report. His speech
was masterpiece and held the rapt
attention OF those present. He dcclar-
cd That what was needed to advance
tho BAPTIST cause and baptist schools
In The state was n closer feeling of
union and sympathy Col. Marquis
Jones and DIR. DineuX, Of Richmond,
made brief talks OH the report
Rev. Mr.. Wyatt. of Gloucester, made
n short talk. dwelling oil the work of
the association and results obtained
during its sixty years of existence.
Foreign Missions.
AT the conclusion of the addresses,
Roy. r. c. Hubbard. pastor of the See
ond Baptist church of this city, called
the modcrator's attention to the fact
that there were no members Of tho
committee on foreign missions present
and upon motion he was appointed hy
The moderator to draw mp n report of
The work of that committee 10 be pre-
scented to the convention today.
After settling few routine matters
tho convention adjourned with n pray
or by Rev. Mr. Wyatt. of Gloucester.
Sessions Today.
| Two sessions Of the convention will
be held today, the first beginning nj
$50 o'clock, when devotional services
will he held. At 10 o'clock the cleo
ton Of the officers for the ensuing
terms will he held and Mt IL O'Clock n
report on The condition of the churches
in the association will be read
The second session will he held to-
night at O'Clock. The last session
of the present convention will be held
tomorrow morning. when the conven-
ton will adjourn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
VIRRlNIA FLOATED
OUT OF DRY DOCK
Dock Trial OF New Rattleshlp Takes
Place Next Week--Turrets
Set In Place.

The battleshsp Vireinin, which has
been III dry,lock No. 2, at the shipyard,
Tor the past three weeks, was loatcd
o't of the basin yesterday morning
She is now moOre,i To one OF the shin.
yard piers where preparations for her
dock trial. which will he held within
the next week, will begin at once.
While she was on the blocks In
the big basin ut the yard. holes for
single nOrt and sinrboard torpedo
tubes were cut in her hull below the
walerlinc and her propeller hubs and
blades were set in place oil the shafts.
Also the ships hull below the water
line was cleaned and painted.
The Virginia will not be locked
again until few days before her Of
fetal trial trip, when she will he put
In the basin and her hull below the
walerline will receive Il heavy coat
of paint.
Tho Virginia is rapidly nearing
completion and in n short time her
Finch turrets will be set in place
on her. Already the ships port and
siarboard 8inGh tnrrets have been put
In place. AS soon as the 12-inch ones
have been set the remaining two s.
inch tnrrets, which viii rest upon
them, will be put in position.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Peninsula Association Holding
Annual Convention HIRE.
TWO INTERESTING MEETINGS.
Discussion of Report by Prominent
Divines and Laymen-New Material
For Ministry Badly Needed Election
of Officers This Morning.

The Peninsula Baptist Association
convened for its annual convention at
the Second Presbyterian church, cor
ner OF circuit avenue AMI Twenty
fifth street. yesterday morning ut II
o'clock, with abont sixty delegates,
representing all the Baptist churches
on the Peninsula. present
MIR. Henry Schmelz, of HAMPTON,
acted as moderator in the absence of
Col. Marquis Jones.
The morning session was taken IN
with routine matter. The report ON
the Sunday school and Bible board
was read and discussed at length by
Rev. DIR. Pitcher, of Petersburg, who
made fine talk on the work of the
board. The clerk. Mr.. r. a. Folkcs,
read letters from all of the churches
represented mt the convention, after
which the body adjourned.
Night Session.
The convention mot again last
night at O'Clock and the church was
well filled with delegates and mcm-
hers of the various baptist churches
III this city. Rev. III. i. Jones pracched
the Introductory sermon al the night
session. Ills talk was masterful one
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
who heard him. The speaker touched
npon the work of the association and
the education of the Baptist young
mon of Virginia
Following the Introductory sermon.
Prof. t. s. Lyon read lengthy anil
Interesting report on the work Of tho
ministerial education committee. at
tho conclusion of the report. Prof.
I.igon discussed it at some length,
dwelling unon the .work of the com
mittee during the past year.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson.
]. Taylor Ellyson, Of Richmond, also
discussed the report, declaring in his
remarks that what the Baptist
churches of the association and the
State needed most to do was to turn
out young men for the ministery. lie
went OH to say that material Mt this
time was very scarce and that unless
more young men come out and study
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Sixteen indictments for reIon'e
Against N, gro Magistrate
Of BIo9dfieId.
CASES SET fO2 NEXT MONDAY
Error GAUGES Judge Tyler to Call sne.
ciaI Grand Jury-Nesro on Trial For
His Life, Charged With Arson.
Judge Merclful to Unfortunate
Young Man.

Tie Bloodilcld reformcrs are again
OH the trail of Justice Charley Robin.
son, the, negro magistrate, and. judg.
ms FROM The collection of indictments
The Eran& jury has returned against
ms honot it seems thai they are de.
termincd 70 take his scalp this time.
.CommonwSalth versus Charles ii.
robinson appears on the docket of
The Circnit Court Of Warwick, now in
session, jistA sixteen times and in
each case thu oi'ensc alleged is n fol.
ony. Various Nllcgcd irregularities in
inc conduct ofVis Office. which Will he
Iuily aired IN cSurt, form the grounds
for the chnrgcsA
one case was Saflcd by Judge Tyler
yesterday. but ON account of an error
in the indctmch, Commemorative
Attorney wilcox offered n nolIe prose
5qni. Judge Tyler announced Mt once
that he wond cali Especial grand jury
this week TO bring il a new Indictment
In this case.
The other fifteen Ascs against the
magistrate arc set foA trial next Mon.
day and IL is said thA some interest.
ing facts concerning Ne state of af.
Sairs in Bloodfleld ofTlcNl circles will
& brought out during tie trials.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
SAN JAciNTo AlLsToDAY.
Repairs TO Damaged Deck House
Completed Yesterday.


The work OF repairing the aft house
of the American steamship San Jacin-
to, which WINS damaged by q COLI
sion with the steamship Massachu-
sfctts while the San Jacinto was be.
ing dockcd ut the shipyard pier No.
upon her return from trial run 70
the capcs last Saturday afternoon,
was completed yesterday afternoon
and unless some unforeseen accident
occasions delay he San Jacinto will
sail This morning for New York.
The vessel was scheduled to leave
the shipyard for New York last Mon
day. but the day CT her departure was
changed in order that Ter. damaged
house might he repaired while she was
here. The work delayed the ship just
two days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

with the larceny of n horse, was con
victcd yesterday and sentenced nv the
jury to three years in the penitcntiary
rho prisoner was not represented by
counsel and shortly after the case was
decided. Judge Tyler set the verdict
on the jury aside. Merritt then plead
cd guilty To the charge of trespass and
the judge fined him $40.
Judge Tyler stated that the evidence
showed thnt the young man was drunk
III the time he committed tho offense
ana hid not know what he Wns about.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Work on the Louisiana.

The bnttloship Louisiana Will be
Heated into drydock No. 9, ut the ship
yard. In a few days for the purpose Of
having her wheels set In place and
ihhving lidr l!lill painted. The work
on the new bnttleship is progressing
mt very satisfactory rate and on July
i. the ship was about 81 per cent.
completed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Dauol,tera az, confefIeraov.

The John. w. Daniel Chapter, Dangh-
tiers of the Confc,leracy, will meet to-.
morrow afternoon at o'clock at tile
home Of Mrs. Charles e. Parker, 122
Twenty.sevcnth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Steamer I1erm Sails.

The Norwegian steamship Ierm,
which las hccn in drydoct No. /, at
the shipyard. for the past three days,
having her hull cleaned and painted,
was Heated ont of the basin yesterday
morning and Immediately sailed for
Hastings, New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Arson the chaue.

cliargease OF John DaAs colored,
WarwfcSith arson, was AIKEN nm IN
All of flie Wrclit Court Yesterday.
argument Whence was hcaA and the
conyenes q iis Aegin when Nhc court
! i Set n Sre p 4 Is arged witS having
byS tae 8. 90 boatlinkaouse h d,ctng
rnay y15 ,o Bryant on A6N a. tx "c1 IIn
a.yicted. {. }.1 10 oath con-
( trI, ros Attorney WiAoy l.
n t'lGIsSe ~. nc case nid XttornIyss =
81 i Z and y. II. Ncws5me X,,o =
i ae counsel s. for the prisoner '''
Il Il r. Judge Was Mercifur
& 'asid Merritt, young man cbar,ad
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
SPECIAL RATES VIA c. & o.Rours

To Lewis G. Clark xpositlon-Pacifio
Coast Tours.
The &. & Q. Ry. will. during the sum.
mer sell round trip tickets to Portland
daily, going and returning via direct
routes anu for variable routes through
California Oh specified dates.
For rates. schedule, dates for vari.
able routes. stopoyerH, Pullman reserv-
atoms. address,
Fl. w. ROBINSON,
Ticket Agent, c. & O. Ry.,
8-11-tf. Newport News. Va
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
Harding s
 s.-74 South Main sL Telephone 22O.
WINDOW SCREENS
 SCREEN DOORS.


 We feel this morning as we write this that screens are hardly the thin: to talk about foil heaters might be more appropriate), but the hot weather will come ard We want to call your attention to our assortment fit any window from % 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 inches.
 BRING MEASURE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22

perintendence of it's own prelate. who Is metropolitan. an archbishop or . bishop.
 The holy synod is a regular depart ment of the government like the other departments must submit all its de- cisions to the czar. Thus Nicholas is head of the Russian church. The em- peror. with the Easter gift of religious freedom. has shown his authority as both spiritual and political head. The procurator of the holy synod. Pobie- donotsseff. who has zealously resisted such liberty. holds it inimical to the existence of the orthodox church and the autocratlc principle
 We would emphasize that it Is er- roneous to believe Russia's religious intolerance has meant refusal to allow open allegiance to other religions than the Greek: 1t has not been the Russian policy to suppress faith of Mohamme- dan. Jew. Buddhist or Protestant; each has been permitted to worship after it's own fashion. in its own church. But secession from the state church has been punished as a crime, has led to imprisonment and exile to Siberia Now dissenters are to be allowed to carry on propaganda. circulate their tenets. establish missions The state church is not now to have monopoly of mission work.
 For long the priests have been cry ing for more liberty: not individual liberty their plea. but separation of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22

, the church from bureaucratic organi- zation, . restoration of the independ- ence it enjoyed before Peter the Great abolished the patriarchate. In- dividual liberty has been granted the people. but the czar made re- ply to the priests he considered the movement for church independence inopportune.
 Although so many millions in Russia belong to the Greek church. Russia is land of numberless sects. numberless strange sects. Those queer folks. the Dukhobors. we know a little concern ing. remember their pathetic coming to American shores. the strange rites they cling to with fanatic fervor. With re- gard to the large body that holds it. self the one true orthodox church. the separatists. Dean Stanley writes: ''un- der that form indeed are included many wild sects which probably date much farther back than the seven teenfh century. relics of ancient heath enism in the unconhned aboriginal tribes land the author speaks of other tendencies,. The real force. the per- manent interest of Rasoolinks tsepar- atistsl lies in tn. 5000 GOO of souls who call themselves Starovers. the old believers.
 The Greek church does not differ greatly from the Roman Catholic. but observes even more forms and ceremo- nies. have heard it spoken Of as possessing more forms and cerenonials than any church in existence. Doubt less the glitter and pseeaatry of the Byzantine church mad its powerful at traction for the semi-eivilized Olga and doubtless there is much in the present ceremonial attractive 10 the Russian temperament Russian churches. whether in the home land or built by Russian emigrants. are soeci- mems of -the ecclesiastical arehitec- ture of the land of the czars. IL Is typi- cal of Russia that the forms she bor- rows from her neignbors Of the Byzaa- tine empire. who rave the Nuscovites their hrss lessons n Christian eivilizs- ton. have since satisfied the national taste
 There are several thousand adher- ents of the Greek church ia this coss- fry. and in various large ranEfscfar. ing cenferr of the east may be seen samples of the ecclesiastical areaitec- ture to shiea references has beer made. The Russian church of ss- Nichoias Ia New York is aa exaEpie It vzs largely built by . cDatrfbrtso, from the czar. to whose patron sasn. the church is dedicated
 HENRY HOWARD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22

Of greatest import was the Cars Easter gift to his subjects of freedom of worship. It is contended by the re- ac.ionaries that religious liberty has always existed in Russia. but 1t was thss sort of everybody might enter. but none might leave. the or thodox church." Those that made at- tempt to leave were persecuted. have been persecuted recently to an extent which emphasizes the assertion of the historians that no intolerance is so cruel as religious intolerance.
 We have . rather more than less hay idea of what Is meant by the Rus .sian church, and hazily remember to have heard it called by different names, the Greek church. the orthodox church. the church of Russia The continued interest in things Russian le4ds us to seek information concern ing the religion that has such strong hold on the great Russian empire. We learn that it has . wonderful follow ing: in Europe there are S0.000. 900 ad- herents of the Greek church. (The Psotestants number less than that.) Russia alone has 65.O0o.0o0; nexr comes Roumanis. with something like 4,600.- 0c0: then Bulgaria and Hungary each with 2.500. .000; then Greece and Servia esch with about 100000. In Austria the Greek church has considerable following. and also in Turkey.
 The Greek church. which is the most ancient of existing Christian churches,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22

in the tenth century made an appeal tc the Russians; they received the Chris. tian religion by way of the church al ConstAntinople. At this time the great Catholic church. though preserving certain unity. was divided: one part called the western. the church oi Rome: the other. the eastern. the church of ConstAntinople. The Rus sians of the tenth century were pa- gans. but with minds open for . new religion. The church at Constantine. pie appealed to Olga. widow of the duke of Kief. and she was baptized When later tSsO Vladimir. her grand son. was baptized. Christianity became the religion of the Russian aristoc. racy.
 A writer in the Independent. speak ing of the connection of church and state. says: Russia received Chris tiAnity In the tenth century from that Byzantine church whose patr.archs were in partnership more or less base with the unattractive emperors of Con- stantinople. Until long after the Turks over threw the Byzantine empire. the Russian church vas . mere dependent of the patriarch of Constanfinople who himself was . dependent upon the Turkish sultan. It is strange lineage for . Christian church which we dis cevsr in tracing the beginnings of Christianity in Russia" .--
 In 1858 the Russians received [ patriarch of their own at Moscow. but were still dependent upon the patri- archate ct Constantinople. About 100 years later Nixon, patriarch of Mos GOV. refused to recognize the weak patriarch of Constantinopie and. shocked at the state of his church. endeavored to institute radical re- forms. He WAS too spiritually minded for his age and WAS deposed by a gen erai council. But in death his ideals were recognized and honored. and some prevailed
 Peter the Great. . czar not afraid of iHnovstions. and yet afraid of them. adopted certain of Nikon's ideas. but did away with the ofhce of patriarch of Moscov. fearful of what . strong man in that position might do The pstri- archate done away vith. Peter elected trusted men among the bishops and arehbishops and formed an ecclesias- tical commission the holy synod. which should look after the doctrine and discipline of the church To-day this remains the system of govern r,fnf in the Russian church The e. elesiastieal afYais are conducted hy heeds of divisions. eparcsstes. divided into thres elasssa each under the su-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
!. '. LUDDY IS
 VICE PRESIDENT

' The annual state convention of the
 Saelic Literary association was held To New Haven yesterday. The dele rates from Waterbury were Timothy |F. Luddy. the Misses Sullivan. Mori- srty. Phelan and Mccarthy. The ofli- |sers chosen were as follows: Presi- |dent. William ]. Balfe, Hartford: vice.
 president. Timothy F. Luddy. Water
 bury; secretary. Miss Helen T. Molloy. New Haven: treasurer. Thomas !. gweeney. Naugatuck: state librarian. Miss Mary Linehan, Hartford:> ex- ecutive committee. Patrick Foran, New Haven: William Donahue. faug- atuek: Patrick !. Dolan, V Dridesport. Geveral addresseS were delivered in Gaelic and English. In the former language the Waterbury delegafcs think Miss IinehAn carried oR the honcu. The next convention will he held in Hartford on the third Sun day in May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
|DIA1lIs III : pvlVEaxI8
es,i 9asva ns6pls whs nsvs Dsss
 coljol AWay.

The funeral Of Samuel Omerod will be held from the family residence on Orange street tomorrow pr Daven- port will conduct the service. ssils
 The funeral of the Rev smith W Tolles, pastor of the Methodist church at Bethlehem. who died Saturday, will be held at the church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 The funeral of the late Joseph E. Lawrence who died Friday. aged 81 years, took place yesterday Afternoon from the family residence on East Main street with service by. tue Rey Mir Lewis and interment in Pine Grove cemetery. The. bearers were Mark Warner NJ. Alcott, J. Gallagher and J. Gillette.
 Mrs Sarah Bowes. wife of John BOwes, died Saturday night at her home. IA South treet Besides her husband she leaves four sons and one daughter. John. James. Timothy. Ed ward and Sarah. The funeral will he held tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock | to St Francis Xavier chprch, : Inter ment will be in new St J4eeph's cepl- etery. .sfs
 The many friends of Miss Julia \. Davis formerly Of Waterbury will be sorry to hear of her death which oc- cured Thursday morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Edward C. Davis. 52S Warren street, Bridgeport. Besides her parents she left four brothers The funeral took place Sat urday morning and was largely attend cd. A number of Waterbury friends were present.
 Henry F. Caswell. aged 66 years. died Saturday evening at the Water bury hospital. The deceased was a native of Phoenixville. Pa. but mad resided here since 1872. He, was a veteran of the civil war and held the position of quarter master in Wad- hams post. q. A. R., for the past six teen years. Out of respect to his memory the flag is at half mast at the headquarters of the post and delegation will attend. the funeral. which will he held tomorrow after noon from the residence of his daught- er.e Mrs K. H. Williams. 7S Pine street Besides his daughter he Is also sur vlved by his widow. He was wei, liked by his comrades in the ar1ht and the few remaining members of the. post are deeply touched at his death. He is the ninth comrade to answer the final summons during the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
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., 1905-05-22
wAfHlyURY
 SYhPnONY ORCHESTRA

The sixty musicians comprising the Wstesi,ury Symphony orchestra left teWn for Torington at 1.Ie this after nooa. Tomorrow evening the same or chssra will play the following pro- Gram at PcIrs: Overture to Oberon. Weber sDich rheure Halle from Tannhauser Wagner Miss Helen Frame March Movement.
 from Lenore Symphony
 Raif Concerto for Violin. fin D Major
 De Beriot George Ira Tompkins.
 Intermission- ~-,-.-. ,- .. (al-T The Swan of Tueonela. .-.,- Finnish Iegend S,beiius (bs Bslletmusik. from Rosamunde
 echubert -0cesn Thou Mighty Monster From 0beron Weber Miss Frame. Fer Gynf Suite Griex 6l Daybreak-
 fb, Death of Ase-
 (r, Anitra's Dance.
 (d)' In the Hall of tbe Mountain
 Kingz. s---- =: -se'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
MICHAEL orIRk. AGED res.

Wc<sibury. usy 2--Ni~haei Quirk. szei us yrsr~. b>iIevei [. I~ fh> s,de~s nan is Titehsesd eua.y- fir-i late eatur1sy sf th> hsne ef his On. nsDasL Re wss beFa in IFptasd suI eaDe bese wbea . ysssg naA .O1d sQ onssa - osstA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
Graduation Day.
One of the proudest days in our ives--looked forward to for
 years and never forgotten.

Our preparations this year for furnishing the proper materials for GRADUATION GOWNS have extended many months and we can safely say that there s single cloth suitable be used this occason. that cannot be found in our stock.
 Not only that, but our stock is large that suit you at any price you wish to pay We invite an early inspection of these goods [
 Today we mention our line of sheer
 White Goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
BOUGHT sHEEHY PROPERTY.

Patrick and Nellie Crensn have par- ehs~r<I frc<n uichsei Sh>rh~y his rrei. erty va S1snr ssrr~s su1ssrInx c< sw. heue>.I ur and Nrs trsusu MI shsrffy take up tt~fr rp>s<lencr there Tbe ale ~se rss> tkre.ss she seency cf Dsnt>1 T. Fsrisessa sf 4to Easf 16n1n oxeeG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22

Pf OlAc ter Wa1 exchan;; HatmEdaJ| Ping a1 bis Iinl(
 did no( prOfaue bled hind
 in plaid
 for him
 did no( |e omco
 AicUyeI It was e pouse. it ? Omcef |cCivers erferina e omcef d hinl |forrned. b work |uld ge6 Ped him |because Jim intoU ny with \ resciie
 reiatl
 Omt.er D wasl
 "I beEI CT. ''hev
 he has
 r andI |s well. Eicationv bed $l0} |ll boy
 itinued ve the1 Fith hisy Id that ! bon on ! The Ike an-
 was . DO col- h mis- e. any Tor in- | FncliuS E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
D.rsssrs xs..<s n.Is : ssus.-

oAx RRANc1sCO. Nay 2-An at- e1mpt ts rob the stamp safe af the San yfa.cisco posto0ce was frustrsted by Watc1Dan William O'CosseIi- vho eDos1 eae sf fbe burEisrs drilling the oafe- fbe bsrsiars tcok alarm and eov1ped vifh only el-sm wsrsk of ofnngn fesni Ssstssse fbe ssfe rhe eofe ceataiset e1socp h ssampp asd mDd3 0eDey. utiIe ia the eashser-s oD>n 615otulas sne sonno ogVoFsDenf. - hFR onfe w11eA< csoeohse1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-22
The Powerful Greek Church
 Which Rules the Russians

The oldest Existing Christian Church Russians Reeve Chris
 tianiy by Way q censtannopc Naay Sects n Russia ; ;