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New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
TO SAFE HISTORIC HOUSE.
Plans for Preservation of Home of
Francis Scott Ken.
lFroui me tribune Bures.-I

Washington. Dec 21--During the last .vo months
the board of trustees OF the Francis Scott Key
Memorial Association has been buS.Iy engaged in
negotiation with the owners Of the Old Ksy house
in Georgetown. for it's purchase II also has Teen
negotiating with Charles weisserber. o. Phladsl-
phia. regarding proposition that he assume ths
management Of the financial affairs OF the associs-
ton along lines similar 10 those he used in sa-ing
the home OF Betsy Ross in Philadelphia. where ths
first American fas made
The result of the negotiations eliminated Thurs
day in q meeting Of the trustees held in the ofics
of Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland. in the
District Building. al which resolutions we're adtpt-
ed authorizing the execution OF contract with the
owners and also with Mr.. Weisgerber- Mr.. Mac
farland. The president Of the association. there
upon entered into both OF these contracts "he
result will be that the association will take posses
sion OF the home os Mr.. Key shortly after January
l. and II is expected that BY February the house.
will be open to the public.
The association organized little less than
year ago through the efforts os F. s. Key Smith.
of District Of Columbia bar, for the purpose OF
acquiring this property and preserving 1t in suit
able way. After sending out number OF INVITA-
tions 10 prominent men throughout the country ~
auestins them to Join in the movement By oeeem-
ing corporators OF this association, Mr- Siii1a
obtained the acceptance OF sixteen and on February
IS at a meeting OF these sixteen in this city ms
organisation was perfected by the election OF tns
following officers: Henry b F. Macfarland, presl-
dent. Admiral George Dewey. first vice-presldene'
Rear Admiral w. s Schley. second vice-presdeA1'
F. s Key Smith secretary and William D. Hoover.
treasurer these. with Justice Job Barnard anu
Stuart Mcnamara. forming the board OF trustees
The purchase price ot the property Is understo'.
to be N5oco The association. under the terms oh
its contract, has four years in which 10 pay W.
weisgerher will move TO Washington ana HiSu7
rate a plan In the present movement similar 10 1a'
which was so successful in philadelphia III s4'lns
the Betsy Ross house. and which viii. Il = % -
pected result In the preservation OF me nlS'ol !,
home OF the author Of The Star Spangied Banner.
Believing that the preservation OF sL ni''o.S
landmarks particularly those around whleh iS -.
tired a deep national interest should De .ne 80
sion of the nation as a whole. the present pian -
vides for a popular and uniform OWNERSHIP -, ~
bership certificates in the association VIII oe -,
at such a nominal sum that il will be possi0' ~.
all persons to participate in the mo'ei , -o,
names OF all subscribers are to be reoofoed :.
the roll of honor and preserved IN tne &'S
the association.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
GlSrl-. glory to tho Erie.
Glory. glory 20 the Erie,
AS We 40 marching on

Thu commuters Ballad" being finished. the
amateur choristers took up He's jolly good
fellow" referring to Fred p Underwood. the
president and later to Captain 4. j. Grymes IN
charge of the marine department.
The jamestown established a record before
she was turned over to the Erie, being delivered
in advance OF the time promised by her build
ers nv eleven DAYS She is finished in quartered
oak throughout. with seats for eleven hundred
persons and a carriage capacity of 900. The
jamestown is 224 feet long and 6i feet beam
Her seven watertight compartments make her
practically unsnkab1e. She is lighted by cleo
tricity heated by the indirect hot air system
and equipped with steel life boats and RATS and
other safety appliances. She Will go into COM
mission to-day.
The addition of the jamestown to the Erie
service and the contemplated addition of other
boats not only to the Erie but TO other ferry
services show the faith of the railroads in the
growth of New Jersey. Within a few months
the tunnels will be open, but one of the officials
OF the road said yesterday that even with these
additions to the ways of getting into New York
from New Jersey the ferry service would be
as much in demand
Instead of the old single deckers the entire
ferryboat fleet of the Erie will be replaced by
that the crowd OF Jersey commuters will still
have TO scramble for seats on ferryboats and
tunnel trains alike With the quickest possible
service one of the Erie officials said that II
would be impossible to give a seat to every pas
senger even when the ferries and tunnels were
augmented by the proposed bridges.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
HOPES KIGHTED; STUDENT KILLS SAA'a
Physicians Tell Him Hard Work A'"
Brought Consumption.

..-,.s ,-ov, consumption which had been croueH
On hv ovrrwork Jacob Goldstein. a young s'aass-
IN the Cooper Union Night School, commi,,sa -,
"a. sss,srsay morning by jumping from the f''
,.., ,,or nier at East River and ID street.
C,o,dsts,n wanted 10 become a draffsman. ~
,s,.h, ,nsu1,cent sleep and poor nourisnnent pIS
d,,c.A incipient tuberculosis. few days as
consulted clinic at Bellevue Hospital and lsa ..rt
M. condition Since then he had been despon1. ut
Er;day night he remarked that ne was sons
for a walk. Later two watcnrsen near l r,srf
tion pier saw him walk to the emo ., 'A hen y
was thrown to him
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
INSANE FROM MINE DISASTER.
Jamaica a. u Resident Thought Brother
Had Been Killed at Hazleton, Penn.

Frenzied by the belief that his brother had been
killed in the Hazleton (Penn) mine disaster.
Thomas Holland became insane at No. lN New
York avenue Jamaica. yesterday. where he board
ed and had to be beaten into submission before
the police came In response to tho appeals Of Mrs
Louise Johnson'e daughter Mrs. johnson conducts
the place
Holland had been despondeIt for some time
When he read of the Hazleton disaster he worried
for his brothers. safety. Then Holland began to
rave and attacked Andrew T. Doyle. q fellow
boarder. who defended himself with . club. Hol-
land WAS taken to the station house.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
ANOTHER ERIE BO1T.
Song and Vine Start the James,
tozcn on Her Way.

The fifth OF the new Erie ferryooa's' inc
Jamestown, was turned over to the rallfoau
Yesterday afternoon by the builders the buFiee
Drydock Company. but there was nothnls uiS
hut the name of her builders on her nlaioeh
VOYAGE. Laden down with railroad onclais
and champagne. she left the Chambers street
slip and started up river. on "Vh street '''e
new boat stopped long enough 10 oe pi'o''
graphed in her finery or bunting anu nae'
Then she continued up the river, saluted oy
all the craft until she reached Grant totho'
then went back to 23d street, The champagne
nm, being exhausted nobody went ashore there'
SO the trim was continued down TO the Cham
bers street slip
At o3d street the crowd waiting for the reg
,,lar service was entertained by the guests. leo
bv Fred Dalzell OF the DalZell Towing com
pany, singing that ballad popular along the
line Of commuters towns:
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
TEACHER ESCAPES DEATH IN FIRE.
Went Into Burning Room for Pocketbook-
Found Unconscious on Bed.

BY falling on a bed in room filled with flames
Miss Annie Fream a teacher, living at No 246 East
18th street escaped death yesterday. The flames
burned her face and hands. but otherwise She was
ro+ injured An oil stove in the room next to the
ora I'm which Miss Fream sitting exploded.
The teacher ran out to give the alarm and then
ran back to get her pocketbook
nfiss Fream was unconscious when discovered, but
revived when DIR. Stevens, from the Presbyterian
uosnitaI treated her. The pictures on the wa!
oh,,a tho he'd were destroyed and the woodwork
of the room was burned. The pocketbook was found
on bed.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

The epidemic of Grip is so widespread as TO
interfere with affairs
CABINET Meeting broken up because the Sec
retary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the
Interior are abed with Grip
SOCIAL functions. especially at bridge and
dinner parties the hostess is at her wits end
10 find substitutes.
The STAGE. the ionged for opportunity Of tie
sadcrstpdy is frequent in the times of Sick
stars.
THE OPERA. the gathering audience approach
The foyer with dread fearing to see the sign,
change of tH. so frequently displayed in times
OF sickness
THE COLLEGE and school classes are slender,
so many pupils. especially girls. being laid up
with Grip.
Offices and factories IRE crippled By abscntees
and yet
Humphreys Seventy seven is the remedy par
excellence for Grip Taken carly cuts 1t short
PROMPTLY taken during its prevalence, IT pre-
occupies the system and prevents its invasion.
Carry a bottle in your pocket, keep it handy.
All Drug Stores. &c
aanphre,s' fio-aeo. Medicine Co, Cor william ard
yaha Etrests. New YORK.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
MESSAGES FROM THE CONNECTICUT

Charleston. S. c. Dec. 2f-The De Forest
wireless station tonight picked up the battle
ship Connecticut and received. the following
message: .. .--.-.- -= -.--.-= .-,-
L. s. $ Connecticut. Dec. 2t-Fron Wednes-
day 10 Thursday have made, 240 miles, and
500 miles due east of Jupiter Inlet
tF1oridaD. Speed has been increased 10 IL knots
Still in double column formation Weather per-
feet All hands in white dress --s-
On Board the Flagship Connecticut. Dec. 81
1:20 a. m.-By wireless telegraph TO New York
The feet has into the trade winds and the
sea is now choppy~ We expect TO reach the Nir
gin Passage tonight 49,. --.-----
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
BARBER INJURED IN BRIDGE CRUSH.

Michael Csronia, barber, OF No. &c Harrison
avenue Brooklyn. crushed against pillar OF
the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday, and removed
10 the Hudson Street Hospital with fractured hip
Caronia, in a hurry, jumped the rear platform
of a Myrtle Loop Just as IL
swinging into place He caught between the
car and bridge pillar. He screamed and fell into
he s1Irging crowd.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
MEcHANics-TRADERs DIVIDEND CUT.

The directors of the Mechanics and Traders Bank
have declared quarterly dividend Of IL per cent,
psyabie on January 2 This is equivalent TO a
semi-aunuaI dividend OF cent, declared by the
bank last June. The action OF the directors at this
time places the stock Of that institution per
cent per ennum basis, compared with 10 per cent
in the preceding year
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
sx.pAsroR ACCUSED OF eMsezzLINo.

Syracuse. Dec. 2l-Charles W. Arthur. formerly
a CONGREGATIONAL minister and for two years assist
ant worker In the Syracuse Society for the Preven-
ton OF Cruelty to Children. is under arrest charged
with grand larceny in the second degree in having
appropriated funds amounting to 5000 SUBJ
scribed to the society. foy which he acted as col
lsCto1.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
Ex.couNrv rREAsuRER INDICTED.

Binghamton. Dec I.-David B. King. formerly
County Treasurer. who was removed by Governor
Hughes. was indicted this afternoon on the charge
oy misappropriatins county fanda He held for
trial IN 5000 bail
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

sion at No. coliery Of the Dominion Coal CON-
pany here to-day.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
SICK SENT ASHORE.
The Missouri at San Judn-FLect
an Man9uTres.

San Juan, p. r., Dec. 21.-The battleship Mis-
souri,, detached from the fleet, arrived off this
port to-day and signalled Commandant Roher.
of the naval station. the compliments Of the
season 10 friends ashore" The battleship then
landed Benjamin Northway, fireman, who has
peritonitis. He was taken to the naval hospital
After this the battleship rejoined the fleet
1t is reported that the battleship Illinois has
landed two cases of pneumonia at the naval sta
tion Culebra Island.
st. Thomas D. W. /, Dec. PA steamer
which has just come in here reports that she
saw the American battleship feet maneuvring
yesterday the north side of the island of St.
Thomas
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
FIVE VICTIMS OF NINE EXPLOSION.

sydney. c. B.. Dec. Alive men were injured.
two probably fatally, - result ef boiler sxDlo-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
Store Open Evenings
Until Christmas

Nobns bu kms Of the finest quality be found in
stokaud the exceptional values presented make Christmas
Gift giving an inexpensive pleasure:
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

Sixth Avenue, Eighteenth to Nineteenth Street, New York
formerly occupied b, B. Altman s Co..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
~-CoH!NG EYENTS-,,.

May Goodwill hall, Waterville masquerade and reception by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 May 10--Altar society night at St Michael's bazaar.
 May 10, II, 15, 16, IT, 1S-Good- will hall Waterbury, St Michael's church bazaar.
 May 10-SpeedwelI hall. Sociable and dance given by Young Mems as, sociation of St Anne's parish.
 May 16-Third Congregational church supper given by the Ladies Aid society.
 May 17-Leavenworth hail.. May party of Court McGivney. D. of I.
 May l7-Hamilton hall, Mill Plain Social and masquerade given by the Nassau Social club.
 May 2S, Entertainment at Mulcahy school.
 May 29-Leavenworth hall, prone made given by the Goodwill Social club baseball team.
 May %. City hall. Annual muster and inspection of Company l., 1st regiment, Hibernian Rifles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
EAGLE HALL VAUDEVILLE.

The attendance the first three days of the vaudeville at Eagles hall has been fiattering to the proprietor, who is of the opinion that the house will be a money maker. The bill on Monday will be entirely new, but those that have not yet visited the Auditorium should do so tonight, for this weeks bill is well worth a dime. On Monday eyeningtthe anna teurs will have an opportunity to display their ability and Manager Monohan expects many competitors. Prizes of s5 will be awarded the two best acts and Sz bill will be pre- scented the three next best The management intends to give the pub lie something which is well worth the price of admission, one dime. Next weeks bill will include the Haywood quartet, Professor Todd and his trick dog, Kamerir and Foley, black face M. J. Haywood in illus trated songs, another act yet to be and a new set of moving pie lures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
THE LITTLE CHERuB. "

''The Little Cherub" in which Hat tie Williams comes to Poli'S Tuesday, March ', is just three hours of fun and music There is not q laughless minute during that time, ard the songs are all of q kind that one in sists upon humming and whistling af- ter leaving the playhouse. Manager Charles Frohman )has paid great at tention to the selection of the support ing company. In James Blakeley, Tom Wise and Will West, he has found three of the best comedians that have ever appeared together, while the women of the company have eyi- dently been selected with not only a view to talent but to beauty. The song hits of "I'he Little Cherub" are many and their popularity promises to be great. Experience" is one of the most remarkable songs ever writ ten for this sort of a play. Popular Songs" My Irish Rosie" and "The Doggie ins Our Yard" One of the most popular features of the produc- ton is "I Should So Love to be q Boy" which calls for not only vocal but athletic ability on the part of Winona Winter, Mabel Rollins, May Naudain, and Gladys Claire. Prices 9 cents to $1.50. Seats on sale Mon- day, May 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Not the leaSr interesting portion of
 the first concert of the May festival.
 week after next. will be the interlufe.
 It won't be an interlude of silence.
 but one of bewitchlng charm of mel ody and harmony. Between the two parts of the Wagner program Maud
 Powell, the worlds most celebrated
 woman yloiinIst. will play inc Bruch concerto for violin and orchestra.
 Miss Poweli'S engagement was uus uf the first which the festival committee made. II was realized that her name would prove a magnet Co the musi- csily knowing. and that this is the case has been proved by the evident dutermination of nearly everybody who Will attend any of tlIe festival concerts not to miss the firSt one. st which she will risy. Her work has been 5eScrillei within the last few days i,y the Boston critics as pcrhaps thp most remarkable in gears by | vi1llnist in that city. Philip Hale of the Boston Herald. whom vincat D-Iuiy. tile noted French composer and pianist clasSgi as tlle first asl0isg American musical clftics. wrote of her in this strain. Miss Powell pls.ys wifh uncommon gyisto- There were moments last night when hy vigsl of interpretation sllr lozt touaf quality. but tfess moulents were few. Her Fscrformangts as whole was one tisat wiu lss remembered far -snIiifty anI hriIlisnrs nf technique and Tor fhe ,lii1lisr qualities thai stamp the ar list Mr Hale addesl that Mics I'eW- eIi s1suli well te raRkeI among tlsa nsally first-rate violin virtuoSi of the dar. of any age or sex. Such iS tile czl5ilrp uf the chief solsisf cf the sss'es1- ing festival event. She VII share tise iissnars af the uecaS7on win Mr Dam raa-h. ulsu uIn coniiuef iiIe wagner yrT.s-zrz1u anal tho orchestral arrealIssa- irsssss fs fla tencvrfe winch jie wstI pEay. and Ellison vam Hn~c. tise fsn- ssr wlsa wIli alTear in the -NefStsr- sinHsr ~ET5rs Song. pprilzI-s the Ds<t bs1uEfEs ueolT Tazasr rss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
Jacques
STOCK COMPANY.

Polls own stock company will open | it's annual summer season at the
 Jacques on Monday in an excellent
 production of Edward McWade's stirring military drama "Winches- ter" Mir Poli has engaged a strong company this season and will offer
 the players in series of standard productions. "Winchester" Is one of
 the most successful of the war plays and tells a dramatic story of the love of northern officer, Major Frank
 Kearney. for daughter of the con-
 federaey, Virginia Randolph. It re- semhles Secret Service" in many ways and will be given in five acts and several scenes. The plays will be directed this sea- son by George Nichols who has had years of experience in staging plays for stock companies. Richard Cor don who was fayorite here last sea- son will be the leading man and play the role of Major Kearney. MT Cor don won much praise for his work
 last year. Miss Jane Tree will play the role of Virginia Randolph, the southern girl who wins the northern officer One of the features of the production is the sensational ride at Winchester. where the brave girl saves her lover from death. The supporting company Is strong and in- cludes Miss May Abbey, Miss Marie Haynes. Philip Bishop. Oscar Nor feet. William Lambert. Robert S. Tabor. Joseph Hayden. Joseph Mai laidy, Foster Hackettt, Harry Win .stOn. Popular prices. Seats now on sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

May 7-Hattie Williams :n "The Little Cherub."
 May 9.-Grimes' Cellar Door.
 May 10--Fay Templeton. May 11.--Fiske 0'Hara iu MT Blarney from Ireland"
 May 23-Paul Gilmore in "At Yale"
 May 2S-"The Isle of Bong-Bong" May 21.--Mrs Warren's Profession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
Kurol.i apd Party stnrt East.

SEATTLE, Wash. May 4.-Genersl Baron T. Kuroki and party and Gen eral Macarthur and stan. who is es- cOrting General Kurokl from Seattle to Washington, left here this morning for the east. General Kuroki speaks little English. Through his interpreter he said he thought the feeling that had been engendered in San Francisco against the Japanese was dying out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
POL [
IMPERIAL MOVING PICTURES.

The feature picture at the moving picture show which Manager Steiner will present at Polls tomorrow af- ternoon and evening is called "The Bandit King" It is said to be very and depicts many of the exciting incidents in the road agents career. Other pictures are From Jealousy to Madness, ' Traced by a Laundry Check and many others. Tom Breen, the popular vocalist, will sing new illustrated songs. Prices , and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
Greu, Neck Man Missing.

GREAT NECK, \. Y, May 4. - George II. Staub. merchant here. has been missing since Monday. and his wife is almost prostrated by his con. tinued absence. His family life was congenial and his financial affairs in god shape. and 1t is her belief that he is i'll in a hospital in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
Her n,ooa Dia Not Save Him

TRENTON, x. l.. May 5.-To save the life of her husband Mrs. Charles Goodfellow submitted few days ago to an operation by which blood was transferred from her body into his veins. This extreme remedy failed. however. and he died in his home dur ing the night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04

ko,lol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia not only digestS what you cat. it tones the stomach and adds strength Co the whole body Makes rich. pure bl,UJ. Kodol conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co and Joseph \. saith. S96 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
Discovers Artincinr Copper Formula,

LONDON, May 4.-Sir William Ram say. famous chemist of Cambridge university. has discovered the method of making artificial copper. The great discovery will be made known to sci- ence when Sir William reads paper on the subject before the Royal Chem ical Society of Great Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
DANCING

\ Mr and Mrs John r Kicks aca- famy. @ East Main street. advanced class with orchestra music Friday evenings. Beginners classes Mon day and Thursday evenings and sat- urday afternoon. Academy can be rented for private dances. etc. Tel I17-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04

penned, one of the worlds immortal melodies. Opening of the sale of course tickets at the Buckingham pharmacy on Monday at 8 a. m. Not more than ten tickets will be sold to single individual and the first to come will be the first served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
New Treaty wi,h snnso Domingo.

SANTo DOMINGO. May 4-T The new treaty between the United States and Sanfo Domingo. intended tc re. place the' treaty which has been pend. Ing before the United states senate f0F the last two years. has been ratified by the Dominican congress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04

You're losing money every dav fiat your tenement Ts vacant Let the Democrat Ind a tsaagt 6ass for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-04
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OUR STOCK OF NEW SMALL BOWS is complete in plaids, plain colors and shadGM.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Worse and Worse,

"The late Admiral Walker" said a
naval officer in Washington, believed
heartily in marriage for sailors He al
ways urged sailors to wed. Nautical
bachelors were held up to scorn by
him.
"Strolling with him in New York
one day we met young ship-broker.
Admiral Walker hailed the young man
delightedly. He clapped him on the
back. wrung his hand and cried:
Congratulations on your marriage,
my young friend. No more sewing on
of buttons now, eh?'
"'No, indeed said the ship-broker
sharply. 4 wear belt now. 1t keeps
me so busy raising money to pay my
wife's bills that have no time to
sew on buttons"