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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18
Founders Day At Tome

For the first time in its history Tome
held its exercises. in commemoration
of Founders Day, in May, instead OF
October. The exercises took place in
Memorial Hall on Thursday last, at ?
p. m. The speakers were the Hon.
Robert II. Smith, OF the Baltimore
Bar, member OF the Board OF Trustees,
and the Rev. DR.. Oliver Huckel, Pas
tor Of the Associate Congregational
Church, Baltimore DR.. Lane also
made short address and Rev ]. w.
Sutton, OF Port Deposit, offered prayer
In accordance with a beautiful custom,
the students made a contribution to-
wards a fund. which is to be used
(whcn sufficiently large) for the cdu-
cation oi some student, who has not
the means to educate himself.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18
Calvert School Entertainment

Calvert Agricultural High School
entertainment. Friday evening. May
"A, at 40.
The High School is to be assisted in
this entertainment by the Zion Man
dolin Club, Miss Maize Ewing Dircc-
tor: Mrs W. d. Magoffin. Miss Alice
Clifford and Miss NJ S. Miller. Ad-
mission 20 cents; children IS cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18
New Directors Elected

At a meeting oi the Cecil Mutual
Fire Insurance Co, held on Tuesday
last in its Elkton office, A. l.. Duyck
inck, OF Rising Sun, was elected di-
rector in the place OF the late Mount
+. Kirk, and s. Wills Lu>by in the
place oi l.. Porter Lusby.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18
To Our Friends

To all who may feel friendly toward
us or aided us in subduing the enemy
that seemed determined to leave us
not a vestige OF our plant, on the
morning OF the 9th inst; particularly,
do we address this communication, to
the firemen. Not alone do we thank
you for you doing your duty, but we
are proud OF you for seeing and being
willing to do it.
And to our friends who aided the fire
men, we are indeed grateful to you,
for il it were not for the united effort
made, with a will and determination to
conquer the fierce flames. everything
would have been destroyed; leaving a
condition only understood by those who
have had similar experience,
Very respectfully yours.
The Jas. F. Powers Foundry Co,
JAMES F. POWERS. President.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18
Deaths
MRS. SAMUEL HILLMAN.

Mrs. Samuel Hillman, OF Havre de
Grace, died suddenly last Saturday,
shortly after noon, while visiting Mrs.
William Craig, at Perryville. Mrs.
Hillman and her daughter, Miss Ella,
came to Perryville that morning, and
waited at the station until the 1910
train, went to Port Deposit, when Miss
Ella went to the athletic meet OF the
Tome Institute. Mrs. Hillman then
went to the home OF Mr.. Craig and
had not been i'll the house more than
quarter OF an hour when she suffered
an attack OF heart trouble and died al
most Immediately. Mrs. Hillman was
45 years old. and is survived by her
husband and two children, Miss Ella,
and a son, Harry. OF Camden. n. J.
Her body was taken to Buffalo Tues
day evening for burial.
MRS. IDA MCCORMICK.
Aiflictions seem to follow our fellow
townSman. Levi O. Cameron. Close
upon the death of two beloved child
rcn-Don and BeSsie-comeS the pass
ing away OF his sister, Mrs. Ida Nc
w 'l!IN' :" '.,""''','I. "'!' Ni'"
last Saturday. Mrs McSormicE was
the Wldo" OF James McC"rHick' late
OF Woodlawn. to whom she was mar
ricd August 7. 1873. and who died sew
cral wears ago. Her funeral was held
on Tuesday when her remains were
brought to West Nottingham for bur
ial. Mrs. Mccormick was the daugh-
ter OF William and Anna Nj. (OIdham)
Mccormick. For many years she was
one "t Cecil most popular aud in
tiucnt1ai teachers. She Is survived by
two married daughters.
RORFRT + STRICkT AND
Nobcrt r, Strlckiand' aged +2 years
o1'd at the nome OF ms SISTERS IN Elk
ION SATURDAY afternoon from hcart
trouble after long illness. Mr.,
StricE.and was son ct the late Price
StlcRIahd ana was q carpenter by
hrr of wear. where H.. y.os cmn,o,ad !,
the +. & O. Railroad Companys Mt.
Clare shops. Mr.. Strickland was a
mcmhrr ct National Lodge. J. O. .,
r. tie i survived by one daughter.
I lara. aged about I2 years. and four
sisters. Mr'. Henry \in~inccr and
Misses Mary. Sarah aud Margaret
Strickland. His funeral took place
tuesday afternoon. with' 'intcrment III
EIkt"n Presbyterian Cemetery.
NJ. ,1.m. E,;-.h.h c,..,o.o.,,,,,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18

The pupils OF Wesley Chapel school
will hold o festival Thursday evening,
May 25
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-05-18

The Spring schedule OF tie Ralti-
more Central Railroad will 60 into
effect on Sunday, May 20
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
New Railroad Bridge.

New Haven, April 26.-It is offi. cially stated that the new bridge over the Housatonic river of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road Co will be completed not later than June 2. The Connecticut river bridge at Lyme will be finished not later than June Is. New bridges at Mantle and Mystic are expected to be finished early in the autumn. In the New Haven "cut" two new tracks will soon be in operation. The "cut'' will give eighteen feet headway height for the operation of trains as compared with fourteen feet hereto fore. As the result of these bridge reconstructions it is officially esti- mated that between New York and Boston there will be gain of 20 per cent in the train loads and less actual cost of operation than before the changes were made. It will re- suit also in considerable increase of speed of both passenger and
 freight trains. and on the bridges with a much larger margin of safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
CHOKED WIFE
New Bedford Man Was Suddenly Seized With Fit of Insanity
 This Morning
CLUBBED BY POLICE

New Bedford, Mass, April 26.- Mrs Mary Comes, a Cape Verde Por- tuguese woman, was choked to death by her husband, Henri Comes, early to-day. The man, who was seized with violent fit of insanity, was found by the police with his hands gripped about his wife's throat. He was taken raving to the central po- lice station, where 1t was found necessary to iron him securely in order that he could do himself no injury in his frenzy.
 Comes is 27 years old and the woman was 23. The man previously had shown signs of insanity.
 To-day he arose early and, accord ing to boarders in the house, imme- diately began choking his wife. When the police arrived the woman was dead and Comes was lying across her body, his hands grasping her throat. He appeared dazed at first, but later made violent attack on the officers. He was clubbed into submission, securely bound with ropes and taken to the police station. It is understood that he will be com mitted to an asylum at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
PLOT TO KIDNAP
Sensational Story About inc President of inc Building
 Trades Council
ONE MAN CONFESSES

San Francisco, April 26.-A sensa- tional story was sprung in labor cir cles last night of an alleged conspir- aey and plot to kidnap and murder F. H. Mccarthy, president of the Building Trades council and one of the most prominent leaders in this city. The alleged plot is laid bare in the remarkable affidavit and confes- sion made by H. Shockley Shockiey implicated John Young, Jack Morris, Gus Burt, Gus Smith and J. Van Frank.
 Mccarthy disclosed tine alleged scheme at meeting of tie Building Trades council and gave to the press what purported to be the confession of Shockley. which had been sworn to before notary public. While the conspiracy is alleged to have eila- mated from the electrical workers union, No 6, which has been at war with the Building Trades council and was recently expelled by that body, Mccarthy declared that the citizens alliance was behind the plot and fur nished the funds with which the six men, according to Shockley, were to go to Europe after carrying out the plan.
 The motive for the alleged plot, Mccarthy finds in the enmity that the members of the Electrical Workers union, No 6, have for him because of the part that he took as president of the Building Trades council in the expulsion of the union from the council. The union had called strike of its members on the Fair mont hotel some weeks ago without the authorization of the Building Trades council. Mccarthy ordered the union back to work under threat of expulsion. Refusing to return to. work the union was expelled and it's members regarded by the council and it's affiliated unions, as non-union men with whom they would not work In place of the expelled uIli,n n new union of electrical workers was or ganized by the Building Trades coun- ell. Vice-President Sullivan of the expelled union, in an interview last night declared that when traced back to it's source, it would be found that the alleged plot had been matched by Mccarthy himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
NOT DEAD HEADS
Several Connecticut Men on Governors Train Paid Their
 Own Expenses
WHATTHE STATE PAYS

New Haven. April 26.-It was learned to-day from an authoritative source that great many of the one hundred and two persons who comprised the Connecticut delegation which left the state Wednesday and is now in Jamestown. paid thelr en- tire expenses for the trip out of their own pockets. It was explained that state funds were used for the nay ment of the expenses of only tLose who officially represented the state and that large number in the so- called governors party who had in- tended going to Jamestown, took this opportunity of going with the Connecticut delegation instead of going alone later in the summer.
 It is understood that those who officially represented Connecticut were the governor, lieutenant goyer- nor executive secretary. the members of the governors staff, the eight members of the general assembly the other state officers, the commission. CTS to the Jamestown exposition from Connecticut and their wives the former governors of the stlte, and the Connecticut members of congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
Debenture Bonds.

New Haven. April 2G.-It is off cially stated that out of about S21.- 100000 of the Consolidated Railway company's debenture four per cent bonds about S12.OO0O0O have already been exchanged for New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad com pany's stock under the option which is allowed by the latter corporation. The debenture bonds thus going ihto the treasury of the steam corporation will not be reissued and will he de stroyed after the merger of the steam and trolley corporations goes into ef- feet on the first day of June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
PRESIDENT PRESSED THE BUTTON
Given Great Ovation He Set the Wheels Going at Jamestown IoDay-Appeared On the Maydower's Deck-Grand Naval
 Display Delighted Many People.

Norfolk. Va. April 20.-The James. town ter-centennial exposition, land and water display such as never was attempted in this country or on fer, eign shores was opened to-day with that pomp and ceremony which al- ways attends an event where the president of the United States is a center figure and diplomatic repre- sentatives of foreign nations, goyer- nors of states and like dignitaries are honored guests and participants.
 Incident to the opening, President Roosevelt reviewed from the deck of the Mayfower, the war vessels an chored in Hampton Roads. He reach ed Discovery landing, having been transferred in q naval launch from his yacht, shortly before noon and amid applause from the thousands gathered to voice their welcome, he was received by the exposition man. agement. Then followed the program for opening to the public the enter prise commemorating the three hun dredth anniversary of the first Eng lish settlement in America which pro gram included an address by Harry St George Tucker, president of the exposition, and one by President Roosevelt; singing by the exposition chorus of 700 trained voices the pressing the gold button by Presi- dent Roosevelt, which marked the formal opening and review by the president of the assembled military forces.
 At sunrise the ceremonies were be- gun by the United States artillery, firing salute of 300 guns to usher in the day. This was signal for tle trend of humanity to railroad trains, street cars and boat lines which from that moment, poured people into the grounds.
 A distinguished gathering received the president and his party at Dis covery landing. It concluded Presi- dent Tucker and all of the general officials of the exposition. Rear Ad- miral r. F. Harrington, in charge of the naval program, and Major Gen. eral Fred D. Grant. who arranged the military attractions. After an Cx- change of greetings during which the bands played patriotic selections, the party proceeded in carriages. to the grand stand. The cheering crowd pressed the outrlders and surSed af- ter the line of carriages which took the most direct route around the main auditorium building to the scene of the inaugural. The procession was a triumphal one for the president, but 1t was equalled later by the welcome
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
WATCHING FOR HUGO.
0utposts at Incoming Trains and
 Trolley Cars To-day.

Notwithstanding the persistent ru- nor that Sheriff Hugo was to come to Waterbury to-day and relieve the sus- pense regarding the names of his de- puties in this city, the big man from New Haven had not been sighted up to press hour. At least nobody could be found who saw him and it is safe to state that there was not much show of him getting in on the trolley or steam road without being seen, for the friends of the different as- pirants for the berths, kept a clcse watch on all incoming cars. Of course everybody you meet who takes any interest in the contest thinks his own candidates are sure to win out. One man told a Democrat reporter that O Brien and Steinmann are there with both feet and few minutes later somebody else who professed to be on the inside assured the reporter that James H. Hynes will have first place no matter who comes in second. Then again, some feel confident that Maurice F. Carmody will get there and others say that through the ef- forts of "Ab' Durham, Will Gillette will be remembered. Anyway, if the high sheriff intended visiting Water bury to-day he must have changed his mind or put it off until late this evening when he can get around un- der the cover of darkness and return without attracting much attention. It was rumcred this afternoon that three deputies will be appointed for Waterbury instead of two, but it is doubtful If there is any truth in this. It appears to be pretty gen. orally believed that Mir Steinmann will be one of the lucky ones, but Mir Lindermann, who vas prominently mentioned in connection with the of- flee is said to be down and out. stein- mann is a toolmaker and also con- ducts grocery store at the corner of Farm and Walnut streets. He is a native of Switzerland, but has re- sided in Waterbury for many years. He has big backing and if he does not get the job something will drop that will cause Sheriff Hugo and his advisers to wish they had not given him the go by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
WHISTLE SOUNDED.
Was Only for Fire Drill, But Il Scared Many People.

oCdTcu 4Nuuy TcOplcs
 New York, April 26.-A series of blasts on the whistle of the river steamer Sarah Jenks, calling her crew to quarters for fire drill, was the innocent cause of an alarming report which reached the city to-day that the little craft, with several pas sengers aboard, was on fire in mid stream. The vessel was of 19Oth street in the Hudson river. bound down from Ossining to New York, when the alarm was given. Those on shore recognizing the fire call sent hurried report to police head quarters that the steamer was burn ing, and few moments later various craft was racing up the Hudson to the rescue. When the first of the would-be rescuers came in sight of the Jenks. however, the little vessel was steaming steadily down the river all unconscious of the excitement she had caused. Inquiries from the res- cuers brought the reply that the whistle blasts were the call for the regular daily fire drill. and that there was no fire on the steamer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26

given him as he entered the review. ing stand. Rowing to the right and to the left his acknowledgments of the great public acclaim spurred the crowd to renewed effort The gath ering in front of the grand stand had started as soon as the choice vantage points had become occupied at the water front and when the ceremonies opened the auditorium extended over the parade ground far beyond the reach of the speakers voices The formal program opened with an over ture by the bands-"Jamestown Dix. te" which was composed especial for the occasion-followed by selection by the exposition chorus and pra, CT of the Right Rev Alfred Magill Ran dolph. bishop of the diocese of South- ern Virginia. After the chorus had sung the official opening hymn q beautiful and appropriate work by Wilberforce e. Owst. President Tucker faced the multitude. A spon- taneous outburst of cheering greeted him as . testimonial of approva; by the people to the gigantic work that had been done in celebration of enc of the most inns rtant events in the history of the nation as well as of Virginia. Mir Fuckers address was of a historis1I and chronological character and at it's conclusion. he introduced President Roosevelt
 When the president of the exposi- ton concluded. 1t was some minutes before President Roosevelt could pro reed with his address The people sgaIn and again gave vent to their enthusiasm As he pressed the gold button which formally opened thc ex- position if was the signal for the un- furiine Of a thousand or more flags on the various buildings- At the same tjne . Sig1al vas givea 1D t1sI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26

vited. It is not planned that the president shall visit any of the ex- hibition buildings, as he intends to visit the exposition on Georgia day in June. Immediately after the re- ception the president will proceed to Norfolk on either the Mayflower or the Sylph. In the evening he will be the guest of MT Tucker and Bar ton Myers of the exposition manage ment at dinner given at MT Myers's home.
 The pressing of the proverbial gold button was not an important function in itself. On account of the unreadiness of the buildings there was littie machinery to set in mo- ton and many of the buildings had not been supplied with flags to be unfurled. The coldest and most backward spring in the annals of Virginia. marked by severe rain storms in the past month. is largely responsible for the opening cere- monies being marred by incompleted structures and uninstalled machin- cry. Although the exposition man. agement showed marked energy they were powerless to bring anything like order from the chaotic condi- tion- Contractors were unable to complete many of the buildings in time for the installation of exhibits. Freight congestion on the railway and steamship lines vexstiously de- layed the arrival of shipments and it was utterly impossible to unload. unpack and install the thousands of consignments of exhibits. Labor famine contributed largely to these misfortunes-
 Realizing that the expedition is far from ready, many of the officials have ceased to dissembIe and are fneing ths situation phiIosoDhicaIly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26

pageant on the roadstead vividly re- called the historical time when the wind rippled waters which formed the setting of this greatest in ren- dezvous of war vessels of recent years were splashing with shot and shell of the first great battle of steel clad ships.
 President Roosevelt from the bridge of the trim little yacht cruiser May flower. whose decks were the meet ing place of the peace pienipotentia- ries of Russia and Japan less than two years ago. reviewed the great as- semblage of flag draped fighters gath cred from the corners of the world to make notable opening day of the Jamestown ter-centenniaI exposi- tion commemorating the 3Oth anni- versary of the first English settle ment in America.
 Steaming down the long column of dark-hulled foreigners the president was greeted by each vessel in turn with a salute of 21 guns. The May flower then turned down the laIie of American battleships and cruisers and again the roar of saluting cannon swept across the waters. The new American navy was in it's infancy fourteen years ago when the brilliant international naval rendezvous of 1883 was held in Hampton Roads. To- day the magnificent Atlantic fleet. un- der command of Rear Admiral Rob ley D. Evans presented a picture of impressive fighting strength no ta- ble fin the naval annals of the world.
 The foreign vessels vera given the positions of honor in a line stretching nearest and parallel to the shores of the exposition grounds. frown'ng and foruidable in their dark drab
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26

United States and foreign warsLips
 and to the garrison at Fort Monroe and all fired salute to the unit
 When the echo of the last gun died away, all of the bands on the expo sition grounds played the ''Stal Spangled Banner" and the troops sa luted the national anthem by present. ing arms and all persons barred heads
 After this impressive ceremony the president of the United States his cabinet, members of the diplo. matic corps, committees from both branches of congress, governors oi states and official guests of the ex- position were served luncheon in the auditorium annex. During the luncheon the parade ground was cleared and the great crowds se- cured places around the walks to wit ness the military pageant. On the reviewing stand besides the presi- dent were members of his cabinet and other official visitors as we'll as several hundred especially invited guests.
 The military feature was com manded by Major General Fred D. Grant, as grand marshal, who was attended by his staff. In addition he had about score of honorary aides. chosen largely from Union and con- federate societies and historical asso- citations. In the parade in the order named there were attachments of marines and seamen from foreign warships, the Twenty-third regiment ,of United States infantry, a battalion 'of United States coast artillery, six battalions of the naval brigade from the United States Atlantic feet, the third battery of United States field artillery, the second squadron of the United States Twelfth cavalry, the oeyenty-first regiment of Virginia volunteers and Batteries c and D. First battalion of artillery, Virginia volunteers.
 i Full dress uniform was worn. The foot organizations were formed. in double rank and passed in review in company front, while the cavalry and artillery passed in columns of pla- toons. No honors were paid along the line of march except the salute to the president. After, the review the United States and foreign naval attachments returned to their ves- sells. and the army detachments went to Camp Captain John Smith. which Is the name given in an order by General Grant to the post at the ex- position grounds. sis.-..
 A reception will be rendered the president in the rotunda of the audi torium this afternoon by the officers and directors of the exposition. Many distinguished guests were in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-26
CITY NEWS.

Mrs Harriet Elizabeth Upson. wife of Charles Dwight Upson of 131 Cherry street, died yesterday. Mrs Upson. who's maiden name was Har- riet Tyler. was born in Haddam, this state. in 1893. but had resided in Waterbury for many years She was member of the Second Congrega- tional church and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in diff ferent parts of the city. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2s30.