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The new age., 1907-03-02

Manchester became Duchess Of DVon.
shire. She was 81 then. This was the
climax of romance watched by the
whole world.
A Mania for Bridge.
When bridge whist was introduced in
London the Double Duchess became n
strong supporter of the game 1t be-
came a mania with her and the stakes
were heavy wherever she played. When
it was discovered that at her parties a
regular system of signaling to partners
was practiced 1t caused a temporary
scandal, but did not break up the game.
The duchess finally went to the conti-
nent, her health broken by scandals
and worries over her losses, but she
played abroad and when she returned
to London 1t was the signal for some OF
the highest bridge play known in the
history of the game. Many ladies were
reported to have lost their jewels and
their fortunes. Again were there
stories of the duchess prodigious loss
es. Not long ago William Waldorf AS
tor bought Devonshire House for $5,-
100000. For some time there have
been no social functions under the Dew
onshire auspices and If there are any
In the near future they will be paid for
by Lady Hamilton.
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full name and titles: Her Grace the
Right Honorable Louise Frederick Au-
guste Dalton Cavendish, Duchess of
Devonshire, MarchIoness Of Harting
ton, Countess of DevOnshire, Countess
Of Burlington, Countess d'Anhalt of
Hanover, Lady Cavendish of Hard
wicke, Lady Cavendish OF Keighley,
Lady Of Grace Of st. John of Jerusalem
and seventh Duchess of Manchester
The latter title has lapsed. 1t was In
the days Of the Prince Consort that
the Countess Louise d'Anhalt went to
London. Her father, the Comte DIAL
ton of Hanover, was In the train Of the
German princeling who married Vic
toria the Good. When she reached the
age of II she was presented at court
and launched into society. She had
been brought up In the strict German
regime which also ruled the court Of
the period, and the giddy whirl Of So
ciety opened her eyes. Within a year
she we'd Lord Vaudeville, who three
years later became His Grace Of Man
chester. He was an inveterate gambler,
and wasted practically all his patro-
mony at the card table. A son born Of
this union married Consuelo Yzanga,
an American, and their son, the present
Duke of Manchester, also married an
American, Miss Helena Zimmerman, Of
Cincinnati The other children of the
Double Duchess have all married well.
Her Romance.
Early in her married life the "Dou-
Bile Duchess" found herself deserted by
her husband. Manchester preferred the
gambling table to his wife. She found
consolation and companionship In So
ciety, where she met the MARQUIS of
Harrington, who stood high In politics
as right-hand man Of Gladstone and
member of the cabinet. He was not
an orator but was clever and fasci-
mating man and had the right of sue
cession to the dukedom of Devonshire
An amazing friendship grew up between
the busy politician and the German
beauty. As the years went on and he
never married, but kept close to the
hem Of the duchess gown, society point
ed It out as the Ideal platonic affec-
ton. In 1890 the Duke Of Manchester
died. The next year, by the death of
the then duke. the Marquis Of Harting-
ton became Duke Of Devonshire and
the next year the widowed duchess Of
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has been the foremost hostess of her
time and her entertainments have been
historical. She Is mother-in-law or
grandmother to dozen Of Britain's
noblest families, and for years was the
intimate friend and adviser Of Queen
Alexandra.
The Double Duchess" is a German,
one of the few foreign ladies who have
attained the high and enviable rank Of
leader Of English society. Here Is her
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the keys Of which are in different
hands; 1t Is rarely exhibited in public,
and then only by an order of The Sen
ate. When exhibited it is suspended
around the neck Of priest by a cord,
and no one else is allowed to touch 1t.
1t is asserted that this vase is one Of
The gifts which were made to Solomon
by the Queen of Sheba.
The new age., 1907-03-02
OFFICER INSULTED
BY KINGSTON GOVERNOR.

Rear Admiral Charles Henry Davis
who was practically ordered away from
Kingston, jamaica, by the British gov
ernor, won fame in the Spanish war
as the man to whom the town of
Ponce. Porto Rico. surrendered. He
was then In command of the gunboat
The new age., 1907-03-02
Foremost Woman Of Peerase.

The Duchess Of Devonshire, called
the Double Duchess" because she has
been the wife of Duke of Manchester
as well as Of the Duke Of Devonshlre,
is the foremost woman of the British
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peerage and ranks
almost with royal
ty itself. She Is a
brilliant woman
and has had a life
Of strenuous ac-
tion, daring and
passion. At II she
Is still a young
woman, though
she has upheld
her place In the
highest rank Of
nobility for half
4 49, ~
The new age., 1907-03-02
Ancient Indian writings.

A local newspaper man at Otanga,
o. T., made very lucky find the other
day by accidentally learning about an
old Indian history, says the Kansas
City Journal. The details are written
out on old parchment paper and proved
to be an accurate history of the Chey-
enne and Arapahoe Indians. 1t gave
an account of their religious rites and
beliefs along with the traditions of
the tribes. 1t deals freely with the
tribal government for over 100 years
and Is very extensive In covering the
relation with the United States govern
ment.
Many important fights with troops
and description of the burying ground
where some officers were inferred are
among the things. 1t was originally
written In Indian language and was
translated by George Bent, an old-time
Indian scout and plalnsman.
The affairs of several other Indian
tribes who have been affiliated with the
Cheyennes and Arapahoes are dealt
with In the history.
Among other things dealt with Is
the history Of the sacred arrows that
were stolen by the Pawnee Indians and
secured only recently by the Cheyennes
by exchanging several hundred ponies.
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Emerald Dating Back to Solomon.
In an ancient cathedral of Genoa a
vase of Immense value has been pre-
served for 600 years. 1t is cut from a
single emerald. It's principal diameter
is 1871 inches and its height Is 5%
inches. 1t is kept under several locks,
The new age., 1907-03-02

Dixie. He Is a native OF Massachu-
setts, and was graduated from the
naval academy in 1864. He was con-
nected with several expeditions to de-
termine differences In longitude, was
superintendent Of the naval observa-
tory for a short time and served on
the Anglo Russian North Sea commits
sion at Paris.
The new age., 1907-03-02
RUINED BY BRIDGE.
HAS COST THE "DoUBLE OUCH.
Ess" HER FORTUNE.
EngIand's Greatest Hostess, the
Duchess of Devonshire, Has Lost
$2,OOO,OOO I'm Cash and a Palace
Within a Decade

Brought to the verge of ruin by
bridge whist. the Duke and Duchess of
Devonshire would be obliged to forfeit
their estates were it not for the money
lenders Of England. Her mania for
this form Of gambling has involved the
venerable Double Duchess In no end
of trouble and scandal and has cost her
within the last decade no less than ST.
100000 in cash and a palace, besides.
Unless some lucky circumstance pre-
vents (not improbable, since her grand
daughter, Lady Mary Hamilton, is one
of the richest girls in the world),
Chatsworth House, the magnificent
country home of the Devonshires will
become the prey Of creditors and Dey-
onshire House, the palace Of PicadiIly.
London, has already been sold to pay
gambling debts, though possession will
not be given until the death of the
duke. For the sake Of reputation some
of the scandalous gambling transac-
tions will be kept from publicity by
generous relatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
VIRGINIA HARNED.'

Miss Virginia Harmed appeared at Polls Saturday evening in The Great Question" dramatization of Tolstoi's novel Anna Karenina." It was one of the best performances of the season and the only regret was that larger audience was not on hand to greet this actress, who on Saturday evening scored more heavily than on previous visit to this city. Supported by competent company she gave an excellent rendering of the role of Anna Karenina, the girl who deserted her husband, son and home to live with a man whom she loved and she thought loved her. Miss Harmed, who during the performance wore some magnificent gowns, and who at times looked charming, secm- 1 ed to live her part. In the second scene of the second act when after leaving her husbands apartments she is recalled by her son, a tot of seven, the audience witnessed one of the most realistic portrayals seldom seen on any stage Again in the fourth act when the mother returns to her former domicile in order to gaze oIf her son whom she has not seen inStwo years, Miss Harmed gave crying scene which was indeed natural. It was certainly the work of aQ artist and was so well done thar the aNdience could not fail to be impressed Though it might be called problem play, the theme Is so well handled that it does not get close to the cen sor line, and for that reason it was the more enjoyable. In the last act the heroine, driven to madness be cause of the desertion of her lover for whom she had given up everything ends her life by throwing herself in front of a train. Though some might think this last scene borders on the melodrama, it was enacted in such a manner as to eliminate the melo- dramatic feeling. Saturday nights per formance was the last of the season, and this talented actress must have realized when she was called before the curtain a couple of times. after the last act, favor seldom accorded to, thespasian in this city. that with 'The Great Question" she had added many laurels to her wreath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
sHRINERs HONOR DEAD.
Imposing Ceremony over sevcnteen
 Victims of Honda Wreck.

Imposing Ceremony Over sevcnteeH Victims of Honda Wreck. READING, Pa. May 20-With prac. tically the entire community paying respect to their memory, the bodies of the seventeen Mystic Shriners of this city who were killed in the southern California wreck on May il were brought here. With the dead came ten survivors, who showed the effects of the ordeal through which they passed.
 Since the full story of the wreck was told and Reading found herself city of the dead preparations have been made to receive the bodies of the vic tims of the accident with proper cere- monies. Throughout the day condi tion of suppressed excitement prevail cd, and long before it was time for the train to arrive thousands massed them selves around the railroad station, but only members of the various commit tees from Rajah temple, members of the families and immediate friends of the dead and living were permitted to congregate on the station platform.
 When the funeral train arrived 200 knights in full uniform were on hand to act as guard of honor when the dead were taken from the cars. An en- tire troop of the state constabulary, to- gether with the city's full police force, were on hand to preserve order. They were called upon to do little more than prevent people from blocking the ap- breaches to the station.
 The fairest flowers, bought by mem bers of the Masonic order along the route of the train, were piled in the cars
 The seventeen caskets containing the Reading dead were carried from the car and placed on four large floats. each of which was drawn by white horses.
 Each float was laden with flowers Headed by an escort of Shriners and Sir Knights, the procession moved from the depot to the three city morgues, where the bodies were deposited for the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
CASH BY WHIRLWIND
How Pittsburg Young Women
 Raised $3OO,OOO.
H. C. PRICK HAD PROMISED S20o, ,OOO
Remarkable Campaign of Ten Days In Which smoky City Y. w. c. A. Collected Vast Building Fund
 For Their Home.

PITTSBURG, May 20.-Following a whirlwind popular subscription cam paign of ten days, the members of the Young Women's Christian association of this city have raised building fund of oyer $300,000, thereby earning an endowment fund of S20O,000 from H. c. Prick for the purpose of building large permanent home for the asso- , ciation in Pittsburg.
 Seldom has such-a remarkable cam paign been conducted here. and Pitts burgers were given many surprises by the young women in the manner of collecting funds for noble purpose. 1 The response was quick, generous and 1 beyond the expectations of the most sanguine. The achievement has also given Pittsburg the distinction of being the first city in the United States to raise building and endowment fund at the same time.
 As the time drew near the close, lack ing several thousand dollars of the re- quired amount, it became intensely ex- citing. Hourly bulletins were posted on a large banner which hung over the door of the associations headquarters ! here. This feature interested thou sands of persons.
 It was the original intention of the association to close the campaign on Friday night. However, when the time arrived the fund lacked almost $25,0O0.
 members of the association, who were divided into teams, made last tour of the city. Excitement was irrtense, and every one worked with amazing energy As Q o'clock Saturday night drew near, the time set for the close of the campaign. almost $10,000 was needed. At 8 o'clock came a special delivery letter from a man who de- sired that his name be not made pub lie. Inclosed was a check for S4,000. Other pledges, ranging from $50 to $500. came in at intervals. A short time before 9 o'clock the telephone bell / rang, and Miss M S. Dunn of New York, secretary of the economic board of the New York Y. W. c. A., who was in charge of the campaign, an. swered the call.
 How much do you need?"
 About $3,500."
 Put me down for that amount" This contributor also desired his name withheld. and, of course, his re- quest was sacred. The contribution made up the deficit, and immediately after Mrs. Holmes, the president of the association, made the announce ment there was scene of enthusiastic jubilation. Staid. dignitied matrons joined the younger women in the joy ous singing of Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" and a parody on MT Dooley" to the effect that they got the money.
 At the last count there was a sum of S4,000 over the required fund of S500,- GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Jacques
PRINCE KARL

A farce comedy of the most enter taining kind, Prince Karl" is the bill at the Jacques this week. There is little doubt but that this form of entertainment will appeal to local theater goers. The comedy was for years Richard Mansfield's biggest sue cess and one of the cieverest charac- terizatlons that noted player has done. Prince Karl is a jolly, good natured nobleman with plenty of titles but no money. He goes in search of an Am erican heiress and meets young Am erican girl, Florence Lowell, and her maiden aunt. He falls in love with the girl, hut becomes engaged to the aunt, thinking that she possesses the money. Many complications arise which are very amusing and the whole four acts of the comedy abound in funny situations. Richard Gordon will be seen as the prince and it will be the first time Waterbury has seen him play a comedy role. Miss Edna Bruins will play the American heiress Florence Lowell and it is part well suited to her talents. Popular prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Mar.hal eo, . Lecture onIr.

WASHINGTON. May 20. = Town Marshal Collins of Glen Echo, Md. tried to arrest his royal highness the Duke of Abruzzi, commander of the Italian squadron at Jamestown; the Italian ambassador and three automo- bile loads of diplomats and naval off, cers for speeding in the conduit road. Instead Of the fat fine he planned to get he got a lecture from the ambassa- dor. who vas bastening home in the rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
POt!'S
MRS wARREN's PROFESSION"

MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION."
 Mrs Warren's Profession" which is to play short spring engagement after leaving the Manhattan theater, New York, will be seen at Polls to- morrow afternoon and evening. The management have not based their claim to success on the sensational features the play unfortunately receiy- ed when its production was attempt ed at the Garrick theater year ago. Instead they are presenting it en- tirely upon it's own merits. That rather than being objectionable, the play presents proposition of our pre- sent social conditions. To portrary MT Shaw's well conceived characters, one of the strongest companies ever brought together has been engaged with Miss Virginia Drew Prescott. ill the title role, and such prominent players as Conrad Cantzen, Irving Lancaster, Blanca West, Edmund Forde and J. Ogden Crane. Prices matinee p and 70 cents; evening p cents to S1.50. Seats now on sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Kuroki,s Costly Feast.

NEW YORK. May 20.-At luncheon and reception presided over by General Kuroki at the Hotel Astor there was launched the Japan Society of New York, which has for it's object the pro- motion of friendly relations between Japan and the United States. Leaders in national and civic affairs were guests at the affair, the preparations for which, at Baron Kuroki's order were made without regard to cost. Seventy-fve men and women were present The luncheon cost Baron Ku- roki about $40 for each of his guests, or a total of S3,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
,rn.ked Thieve. Go, s7oo.

WASHINGTON, Conn, May 20. - While one masked man held prisoner at the point of revolver George Pom persiek. the night operator in the tele- phone exchange on the second floor of the store of s. F. Seeley, companions of the masked men blew open the safe in the postotIlce on the first floor and another in rear room of the building and secured $500 in money. about s400 In stamps and a number of checks and after having ransacked the store and later the selectmen's office in the town hall departed. leaving no trace behind thrm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Passed the Ki.s In Church,

READING, Pa, May 20.-Washing of feet and the giving of the holy kiss" were two of the features of the love feast of the German Baptist Brethren of Eastern Pennsylvania last night. There was such kissing as Is sel- dom seen in a church. The Rev. A. l.. Crater leaned over and kissed the Rev. D. P. Ziegler. who in turn passed the kiss along the line through the entire congregation. the last man in turn kiss ing Crater. The sisters also kissed on the side of the church occupied by them. At least 250 people exchanged kisses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Jap Fleet on to Germany.

NEW YORK, May 20.-vice Admiral Ijuin of the Japanese navy has gone, and Rear Admiral Baron Hermann von Plesskott of the Austrian navy has taken his place. The cruisers Tsukuba and Chitose bowed themselves politely out of port yesterday morning to hasten over to Germany to cement good rela- tions with the kaiser. Three Austrian ships are here from Jamestown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
wIn A.l n,.. ,e Intcrrene.

oRIZABA. Mexico. May a0.-In or der to bring m eEd to The disastrous labor troubles at the Ris B'aBco textile mills the authorities have pctltione,l the intervention Of President Diaz. whose personal inags1re. fl is be- lIeved. will resuIt iR speedy settle ment Slight changes mark the sifua- ton. Both the owners and the strikers are firm. and neither will concede au furh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
ceneraI CnrIo, Rorcn Buried,

HAVANA. May 20.-General Carlos Roloff, treasurer of Cuba and the last major general of the Cuban army of liberation, was buried here with mili tary honors and at the expense of tho state in accordance with decree is sued by Governor Magoon. The body after lying in state in the city hall was taken to Colon cemetery under an es cort of artillery, rural guards and vet erans
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Redmond Hostile to Birreir. BnI.

LONDON, May 20. The Morning Post says today that at the Irish Ma tionalist convention tomorrow John Redmond will move resolution hos tile to Chief Secretary For Ireland Blr- rells Irish bill. This is said to be a conspicuous victory for the priests. against whose local influence over edu- cation the bill is said to be secretly aimed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

When your back aches rt Is armOss invariably an indication that some thing Is wrong with your ktdneys. De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills sf- ford prompt relief for weak kilin<ys backache. inflammation of the blatslcr and aIl urinary troubles. Sold bT H. ". Lake Drug Go and 1oecph A snifh. SC Bank street Brookvn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
c,rl. Po.inq For Picture Drowned

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. May 2o.- Eight young women were precipltated into the North Canadian river, twenty feet deep. at Wheeler park. bridge ou which they were posing for a picture collapsing. Mary Wing and Martha Doris were drowned. The others were rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Te.cAer Dropped Dead.

YORK. Ia. May 20 While Implant. Ing a farewell kiss upon the cheek of one of her little Sunday school scholars Mrs. Kate Fitzserah dropped dead yesterday afternoon. She was teach- CT In the Infant department of Trinity EysngeIicaI church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
I,ory,,Ie pI,r, Dc,,royed.

LOwvILLE. N. r., May 20.-Ths plant of the Fulton Machine and vlse company. manufacturers of vises blows and pumps. was burned here al an early hour. entailing loss of S25.' 900. The fire Is supposed to have originated from the electric wiring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
knl.rr nar. nelne statue.

BERLIN. May 2O.-The kaiser. it is said. has ordered the statue ot Heine to be removed from the gardens of the Villa Achilleion at Corfu, which he re- eently purchased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
~coa!NG EYENTS-

May 7s. 2s-Entertainment at Muicahy school.
 May 20-CIU hall-Annual muster snd inspection of Go E. 1st regiment Iusernian Rifles.
 May 2e-Leavenworth hall. prone made given by the Goodwill Social club baseball team
 May a. City hall. Annual muster snd inspection Of Company [. 1st regiment. Hibernian Rifles.
 May 31-Tovn haIl. Middiebury. May flower dance
 June 1-Driviag Park and Water vile Grounfs-zrand opening cf shop baseball league
 June I.-Leavenworth ball uznce and entertainment given by St Mary's Alumni Dramatic club.
 Try q Democrat want Ad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS

May 21.-Mrs warren's Profession. May 23-Paul Gilmore in Al Yale"
 Saturday. May 25-~A Romance of Coon Hollow"
 Monday. May 2T-Riclard Golden in "A Poor Devil"
 May 2S-"Tka Isle of Bong-Bong. Monday. June 3-Dewolf Hopper in ~Happylard''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
EAGLES HALL VAUDEVILLE.

Tonight is amateur night at Eagles hall and that alone Is enough 10 draw a big attendance to the hail. it is doubtful if there'll be vacant seat this etening because of the fact that the admission price has been cut in two. IL is now only nickel to see one of the best vaudeville shows that can be seen for popular prices any where in the country. Reserve seats are five cents extra Hereafter only two performances will be given daily. one in the afternoon at 2:15 and the other in the evening at S.l5. There will be seven vaudeville acts ns well as illustrated songs and moving pic lures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
THE LATEST NOVELS:

Friday, the 18th, Lawson; Mystics, Thurston; Court of Missing Men, Mickelson; Before Adam. Lon don; Isle of Dreams. Myra Kelly; The Flyers, Me Cutcheon; Case of Dr Horace Prentis Half Rogue, McGrath; Hilma, Eldridge; vizer of Milan, Borben; New Chronicles of Rebecca, Wiggins; Mir Pratt, Lin con Running Waters, Mason; Beat It, J. Henry; Call of the Block, Hchens Loves of the Lady Arabe- la Underwood; Roosevelt Bears, Eaton; Lion and the Mousse Klien; Heart of Lady Anne. Castle; The Pass White; The Opened Shutters, Burnham.