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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
THE NAVAL D,~ojiGR.
Now Known That Sixty Perished on
 the Bennington.

the Bennington.
 SAN DIEGO, Cal. July 24.-It is certain now that sixty men, including Ensign Newman K. Perry, were killed by the explosion of the United States gunboat Bennington's boilers in this harbor.
 This number includes forty-two bodies lying in the morgue and seven that are known to be pinned under the boilers in the flooded boiler room. Of the corpses that have been recov- cred nine are unrecognizable even by those who were their shipmates. Of those in the hold only one has been identi6ed-R. B. Carr, apprentice sea man. It is feared that fifteen corpses will be found when the water is pumped out of the boiler rooms.
 Seventeen of the Benningtonrs crew are missing. Commander Lucien Young believes several of his sailor men, driven overheard by the rush of steam, were drowned and that their bodies will be found in the bay ulti- mately. In the attempt to learn ab- solutely the number missing. as we'll as to prevent assertions, Commander Young has asked the police of the city to arrest any of his crew they find ashore without pass
 The number of injured. excluding those very slightly hurt, is fifty, and sixteen of these are in a most serious condition; one cannot be recognized.
 At noon thirtyfour injured sailors were in Agnew sanitarium. ten in St. Joseph's hospital, nine at the army bar racks and one at a private residence, making fifty-four in all under treat ment. Ten or twelve will die, the overworked surgeons say.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
NAUTICAL SIGNALS.
An Instance of How Easily They MaA,
 Be Misinterpreted.

An 1nstShce or HOW Easuy They MoH
 Be Misinterpreted.
 NEW YORK, July 24-A remarka~ ble instance of how easily nautical sig< nals may be misinterpreted with starr, ting results was afforded when thu steamer Queen Olga, oil laden from, Baltimore appeared off the Navesfnk Highlands flying the international code signal ''N. M" This was correctly read by the marine observer at Sandy, Hook as T am on fire" After delay, of few minutes the signal "F. y.s, was run up, meaning in the code Send lifsbOat to save crew" Instantly tho observer notified the life saving station on the Hook and sent dispatch to nrQ headquarters in New York asking that fire boat be rushed to the rescue.
 It seems that the two signals com. bined, composed of the letters N. M. F. J., merely formed the name of the vessel in the language of the code. whereas, taken separately, they were correctly read as signal of fire and a call for help, all such emergency signals being expressed in the code by two letters.
 Only when the Queen Olga arrived at quarantine did her captain learn of the excitement he had caused. He ex. plained that after the first two signals were run up there was hitch in find- ing the other two and that having final. ly hoisted them he went on his way quite oblivious of the vast difference the little delay had made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Prolific Race.

What is called in Canada the 12 children act of the late Mercier gov ernment, whereby a farm of govern ment land was given to every father of family of that number, has devel- opened the interesting fact that the French Canadians are far more prolific than any of the other races of the doMinion, though even with them the number who are qualified to take claim under the law is small. Only about six per cent of those benefiting by the act are of English, Scotch or irish descent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
VISITS pREsIpENT.
Paul Morton Makes Admission Re-
 garding Mrs. Hyde's Pension.


 OYSTER BAY, July 24.-Chairman Paul Morton of the Equitable Life As surance society was q guest of the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at Saga more Hill. Mir. Morton arrived at the presidents home from New York AS former cabinet officer and close personal friend he visited the presi- dent to obtain a brief rest from his labors in connection with the read- justlnent of Equitable affairs.
 Assurance is given that his visit was not of serious public significance While he excused himself from gen. eral discussion of Equitable affairs MT. Morton admitted in response to di- rect inquiry that proposition to dis continue the pension of $25,000 year now paid to Mrs Henry B. Hyde, widow of the founder of the Equitable society, was under consideration. The pension, however has not been discon- tinued yet
 ' It was made clear by Chairman Nor ton that Mrs. Hyde's pension is to be considered with other pensions now paid by the society-that is, her pen sion will not be discontinued, if at all, as an exception. The whole matter of pensions by the Equitable will be considered purely as business propo- sition. Chairman Morton will present the subject to the directors of the so- ciety at meeting to be held next Wednesday. but there is no assurance that the matter will be definitely set tied at this time. The payment of the current vouchers for Mrs. Hyde's pen sion as well as for the pensions of others will remain in abeyance until final decision of the general question of pensions shall have been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24

cargoes of lumber. sugar. machinery, leather, flour and iron. In imports Odessa is exceeded only by St. Peters burg and Reval. The harbor is modern as we'll as the town, improved to high degree. a.- .--.-
 Of the 410.000 inhabitants scarce one- third are Russians. There are very many Jews. about 15e. .000, the remainder of the population are Americans, Turks, Greeks. and people of various European nationalities. Odessa derives its name from the Greek settlement. Odessus. which supposedly existed here. It was but small hamlet in the 18th century. at which period the Turks constructed a small fortress. The Russians took the place in 17s9. fortified it and gave 1t the present name.
 The lower classes in Odessa are con- sidered very desperate people, and 1t may be the government has to employ severe measures when mob feeling is excited. But the display of ruthless ferocity which his marked the soldiers method of putting down the recent re- volt is more Russian than reasonable There are 10000 troops stationed at Odessa. but if the town as whole should rise against them they would have no Notifications behind which to defend themselves.
 It was only in the last century that the city made marked progress toward becoming an important center. In 1892 the population was but 5000. most Of the residents Greeks. Italians and Alban- fans. Two men did much 10 forward it's growth. Paul I. and the Due de Riche- lieu. the latter the first governor of the district. After it was declared free port in 1877 its prosperity increased rapidly. and now it is. as we said. the most important town in southern Rus sia. It Is capital of the government of Kherson.
 With reference to other large centers. 1t is e41 miles from Moscow. 500 miles from Warsaw. TOO miles from Vienna and 375 miles from Constantinople.
 ALFRED wHITEHoUsE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Singular Beou2ts.

There is a story of an American mur- derer who left 3250 by his will to his executioner. This tale is now matched by one from Paris. A wine merchant of that city face to face with financial ruin planned suicide. but first set aside dozen bottles of wine for the under taker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
The Mexican "Olya.'

For those who believe that ice water is unhealthful the "olla" of the Latin countries tand Mexico is earnestly rec commended in this hot weather. The ''olla"--the Mexicans pronounce it like ''olya"-is a porous earthen jar. It's pores are continually sweating little beads of water, which. by the principle of evaporation, keep the liquid within at cool temperature. halfway between that of hydrant water and that of ice water,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
No Scabs in the Family.

Mary Ann O'Hooley-Sure. Bedelia sez tn tacher won't let her cum to school agin until she's afther bein' vaccinated.
 Pat O'Hooley-Bedad, Oill not have her vaccinated. Oi'm a union mon, an Oi'll hev no scabs in tn family N. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Russians Not Brutal.

A Moscow writer says that Russians are among the least cruel peoples of Europe. instancing in proof that no popular sports of a brutal character. such as cock fights. bull fights, even boxing or pugilism. are ever observed among them; much less is lynch law to be met with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
English Villages.

This indictment of the English vil- lage as it exists to-day appeared in a prominent London newspaper: "The English village is remarkable for its imperfect drainage, contaminated wells and bad lighting, the impractical teaching of it's children. the vice con- nected with it's public houses and the more or less entire absence of cottage hospital. reading rooms, clubs, both or washhouse. flower show, telephone, oftentimes telegraph and all that makes life enjoyable and healthy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
PEARY'S EXPEDITION.
He Is Pleased With the Initial Run
 of the Roosevelt.

NORTH SYDNEY, N. S., July 24.- The Peary arctic exploration steamer Roosevelt, which left Bar Harbor at midnight Wednesday, reached here, with Commander Peary. his wife and daughter on board. After coaling the Roosevelt will leave for the north this evening.
 Commander Peary in an interview said that he was greatly pleased with the initial long run of the Roosevelt He said he had every hope of reaching the pole when he makes his dash over the snow and ice next February. He expects to take the ship as far north as latitude 83. from which point the dis tance to the pole will be less than he has already covered on sledge journeys on former occasions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Born Preservers.

Life-saving runs in the family of J. Parsons, young lighterman of the Follows. Brentford, England, who. on his twenty-third birthday, received the Royal Humane society's certificate for rescuing two boys from drowning. His father saved 4S persons from drowning. and the son now has total of B lives to his credit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Royal Example

King Alfonso's impulsive adolescence makes one feel quite absurdly youth ful. If King Alfonso were to stay long among us you would see middle-aged persons bounding out of trains and cabo with reckless agility.-Illustrated Lon. don News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
To Cana for Water .

The boy had to describe our Lords first miracle. The turning of water into wine. he wrote. was the first miracle and it happened at Cana Then he add ed: And after that everybody went to Cana for water"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Foxy Pa.

Pa. why do you always insist n my singing when NIT. Spoozleton comes here7-
 Well. I don't like the fellow, and vet hate 10 come right out and tell him to go.--Chicsso Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Dueling In France.

Husband-My dear wife, don't wish to alarm you, but am engaged to meet an opponent upon the field of honor.
 Wife-Oh. dear! hope you won't take cold. Dueling is so dangerous, you know. The grass is apt to be wet, ana it may even rain.-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
American. Barred

Anerican physicians and dentists. notwithstanding their famous skill and professional preeminence. nov And it impossible to practice their prpses- sions in the Transvaai. vithost first obtaining . certificate of reeistratios arE ssch . certificate cannot he ot- taine1 rnieee the applicant Dossesees 0Elefnh nunxIfcnftona-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Returns Not In.

Did your automobile cost you much!" Cant say yet"
 T thought it was bought and paid for"
 Tt is. But haven't heard from the physician. nor the police magistrate. nor the repair shop. Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
What a Looney!

Miss Forward-Why is the moon al- ways spoken of in the feminine gender, l wonder?
 MT. Backward-Because she is so full of changes, expect.
 Miss Forward-Or is 1t because she is not averse to wearing a ring?
 (Mr. B. takes the hint .)-Ally Sloper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Mammoth Photograph.

A photographer of Chicago claims to have taken the largest photograph in existence. It Is full-length portrait of Dr. Dowie, and measures eight feet by four feet. This portrait is not an en- largement but genuine original pho. tograph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
A Statement Questioned.

Remember" said the earnest citi- zen, that a public office is public trust"
 "I shouldn't say that" answered Sem ator Sorghum, owing to our peculiar political system. there are very few of- fees that can be made as lucrative as a trust. ."-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Gomez Reprimand.

The late Gen. Maximo Gomez oncs caught one of his brigadiers selling brown sugar to the Spaniards. Gomez stripped the traitor of his stars and said: From this time forth you are Brig. Raspadura." which. translated, is Brigadier Sugar Cake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Broke the News.

Dearest" whispered Cordelia. after she had captured the coveted solitaire. "I have confession to make. I am cooking school graduate"
 Clarence shuddered.
 "Oh, well," he replied, after the man. ner of one resigned to his fate, I've can board. ."-Columbu Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Warning to Be HeAdAd

On the beach near an English town a sign bearing this legend was nailed to a post:
 "Notice-Any person passing beyond this point will be drowned. By order of the magistrates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
prnnellsd hx Bnos

Farmer Geehav-waal. I caught that young city spark last night that's been hangfn' around our Mandy.
 Farmer Giddap-Au' what happened. Jabez-
 Farmer Geehsw-Oh. the spark flew upvard--ChicsEo Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Proof Positive.

Tom-My fiancee was struck dumb when bought her that diamond studded locket ; Jack-How do you know. Tom-Because she hasn't stopped talking about 1t yet-Chicago News. |.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Making Hay in Yankeeland.

A New England editor in sage dis sertation on the croas remarks that having is now in full blast. This must be the sort of having they do on one of those rocky Massachusetts farms where the seed has to be crowded down between the boulders with a putty knife.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
New Typewriter.

German newspapers speak of a new typewriting machine. which prints syl- fables and short words instead of single letters. attains much greater speed than others. and. 1t is claimed. will rev. olutionize the art of typewriting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Poor Luck.

Friend of the Family-You are very lucky. my boy. to be the seventh son. It will bring you everlasting fortune
 Son No. 7-n hasn't SO far, All it's brought yet is the old clothes of my six brothers,-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Hint so Move

Reesy-Ah. Miss wose. I love yav 90 deeply that even when think of yav nou my mind vanders-
 Miss Rose lyavningI-o9--br csu' you keen up with yoa- mind ResrN oiSszc Daii- Ne7S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Dangerous

Peaks-xhat i1 the world are yo1 wearing that nackintosh and tho<erub- bers for. There isn't . cIost in th. sky.
 Beaks-Yes. krov. bur everyone up on our street alIows their ckil1ren to sprinkle their laurs-Nilvszkee sen- tinel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Plenty of Them

A scientist has announced that men were formerly fish, which will probably account for the vast number of suck. CTS still in existence.-Chicago Chroni- cle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Tn. Axfuln.ss rhersof.

Edyth-r feel awfully sorry foe Maude: she's troubled with insomnia.
 Msyme-No wonder. poor girl. She must be all Of g. and has never been engaged.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
"Aut Caesar Aut Nullus."

"Aut Caesar Aut Nullus."
 "I don't see why the Nurocks don't move into better neighborhood." Why should they?" Why they're so much wealthier than the people around them" That's just why they stay; they're the envy of their present neighbors." !" Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
The obisctionahle will

Was there singing at old Gotrock'a funeral?"
 "Oh. yes; a quartette sang Thy Will Be Done while the relatives were laying plans to do it."-Tovn TopicS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Biz Grow Hurt

A crow hunt was recently held by g hunters of Elgin and Kane counties. Illinois. lasting two days. Their rec ord vas l.l3l crows. besides 30 butcher birds and five hawks. The score of sides was 5T1 and $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Plenty of IeeWaH.

Oficial-I can't appoint your friend to once.
 Senator-why not?
 Ofdcial-I find he's only a second-rate man.
 Senator-Well, all he wants Is to be e fourth-class postmaster. - Louisville Courier-Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
Had That Kind.

Customer-I want a dozen eggs. Grocer-we ain't got DO eggs. Customer-well. I've just got to have em. I want 'em bad.
 Grocer-An right. sir.-Houston Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
The IAdle

Knieker-1 understand that director believed in hitehing his wagon to a star.
 Bocker-Yes. the Great Dipper.-N !. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
The Exeeptior.

Sharpe-There goes old Clcseman- No one ever sau him close his eyes sf money.
 Whealton-I have
 Sharpe-When vas itg
 Whealton-wheu the collection box passed him--The Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
An Estimate of Himself.

An EStlmAt0 or d1mseIf. He-My! haven't you forgotten that little joke of mine yet? She (coldly)-No. I haven't. And you're still mad at me?" "Yes."
 Well, that's just like woman. to get mad at nothing. ."-Philadelphi Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24

Rubberly-Excuse me. sir. but are you not the famous and prominent"
 Stranger-You're mistaken. sir. I've never been indicted by any grand jury. Chicago News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
The Bum Sailor.

There was a young man who went yacht in. Whose knowledge of sailing was rscht- in. He has now quit the yacht For a green little lacht. With a stone reading: ''Gone-nscht for gachfin"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-24
An Italian Limerick.

There was once a dago at Topeka Who had many vowels in hees cheeka.
 One daya he falla
 And spilla 6em ala And now he no gooda to speaka. Kansas City Drovers Telegram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-02
HIS
DISGRACE
IN DEATH

Vancouver. Wash. Dec. captain Alga
Z. Berry. L.. s. A, committed suicide here
Thursday by shooting himself through the
heart.
He was recently tried by a general court
martial at Vancouver barracks and found
guilty of conduct unbeooming an officer
and a gentleman. The charges were
drunkenness and gambling while I'm COM
mand or a transport and violating a
pledge to abstain from Intoxicating
liquors. The order for his dismissal ar
rived yesterday.
Berry was a graduate OF West Point,
class OF '96. and was on 1uty az quar-.
termaster of thetransport Buford nj the
time the charges were preferred against
him.
lie was appointed TO West Point from
Kansas. While on transport duty he made
several trips 10 the Philippines. He was
q prominent member OF the Masonic order.
being a 32d degree Mason and a Mystic
Shriner.
He loft a note boqueathing his property
TO his wife and mother. His wife Is "A
daughter OF Brigadier General A. III. Balm
bridge, retired. and is now with hcr father
at Washington, ID. g.. She left here last
week. Berry's homo was at Kansas City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-02
DO NOT WANT
TO SEPARATE
CHILDREN

Judge Mumford had a very difficult case
before him today. Roxy l.. Stapleton.
formerly of Pawtucket. but now living
here is suing her husband. Henry j.
stapleton, for a divorce from bed and
board and a separate maintenance. The
parties have our children living. and IL
was the question of separating the chill
dren that was the difficult point for Judge
Mumford.
Mrs. Stapleton said that she married her
husband I'm 1890 and separated from him
about W weeks ago. According TO
Mrs. Stapleton the respondent struck her
twice in the face "A week ago last Sun
day.
She claimed he had threatened her life.
The controversy arose over her failure to
suitably mend his underclothing.
Mr.. Stapleton said he was "A craftsman
and engineer for the Pawtucket Gas COM
pany and his salary was $40 a week. He
claimed 10 have provided for his family,
giving his wife $40 to SIS a week until
about six months ago. During the latter
period he had designated what the money
hould be spent for. He said his wife
made him very angry before he struck
her.
Judge Mumford saw no reason why
the children might not be properly cared
for by either parent. In order that an
effort might be made by counsel 10 ar
range that the children might spend part
OF the time with each parent his honor
continued the case until Wednesday.
Mrs. ~Stapleton was allowed s. a week
and S25 for counsel fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-02
SHELL FISHERIES

William Weldon of Warwick makes APP
piilcatlon Tor 100 acres OF oyster ground in
N~arragansett Bay, westerly and north
westerly and northeasterly, easterly
and southeasterly OF ground now held by
him near to and partly adjoining his
other ground. BENJAMIN Martin OF War
rem makes application for 20 acres OF
oyster ground adjoining the northerly
half OF his Sakonnet river ground on
the east. Also by the same for 90 acres
westerly and near Common Fence Point.
Also 900 ninety acres northerly and
northwesterly OF his S2-acre piece wester-
ly from Prudence Island. Also for 40
Cars Point and southwesterly and
southerly from Dyer's Island. Also for
40 acres southerly and southwesterly from
the end OF Warwick Neck. Also for 80
ground and extending along the whole
easterly line OF II. Also for 70 acres near
the southerly end OF his Warwick shoal
pieces and partly between them.
Sidney A. Balkcom OF East Providence
makes application for ~ acres OF oyster
ground In Providence River southerly of
Huckleberry Island and northerly OF
Christopher Norgoord Of New Shore
ham applies for 80 acres OF oyster
land Of Frank w. Smith on the south and
running southerly towards Coggeshall's
Point.
and John r. Bourne, all of E,ast Provl-
dence. doing business as c.. +. Bourne &
Co, make application for 100 acres OF
oyster ground in Narragansett Bay lying
westerly OF Prudence Island. commencing
on the north Of land granted to George
II. Church and adjoining same and run
ming ,northerly near to the Narrows. So
called.
Friday. December 10, A. d. 1906. at 10
O'Clock a. m. at the office OF the Com
mlssiuners OF Shell Fisheries. Providence,
il hereby appointed the time and place
for the consideration of the same.
PHILIP II. WlLBOUR.
JAMES NJ WRIGHT.
JOHN II. NORTHUP,
GEORGE w. HOXIE.
HERBERT NJ. GARDINER.
Commissioners Of Shell Fisheries.
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