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Evening star., 1915-02-28

Dr. and Mrs. Swan, Miss Roberta Allen,
Mrs. ]. B. Clayton and Mrs. Albert
jackson. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Florida
are guests Of their daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam ]. Wallis of Livingston street. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Nyman and the Misses
Nyman of lngomar street, Chevy Chase
Heights. entertained at bridge the pa st
week at their home. Mr.. and Mrs.
hosts the past week to the members
of their card club at their home. Mrs.
Charles Davis Cugle and the Misses
Edythe Heath and Olive Eliose Cugle
of Magnolia parkway held their last
day at home the past week. as Mr.. and
California, where they will spend the
summer. Mrs Clarence E. Dawson of
Woodbine street will entertain the
members of the Chevy Chase Wednes-
home next Wednesday morning Parish
Hall. which has just been completed.
adjoining All Saints Episcopal Church.
was dedicated the past week by Bish-
op Harding. Others taking part in the
exercises were Canon DeVries, Mrs.
Stevens. the last two furnishing the
music for the evening, after which re-
freshments were served to those pres
ent. DR.. and Mrs. Samuel W. Mellott
of Newlands street were called to Ohio
the past week on account of the death
of Mrs. Mellotts mother. Mrs. Joseph
A. Burkhart of Connecticut avenue will
act as the next hostess to the Women's s
Club of Chevy Chase at her home next
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Miss
Wilson will make an address on VAST
ington architecture. Mrs. Alexan nder
Varela Of Connecticut avenue entertain
ed the members of her five hundred
club at her home the past week. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter c. Clephane of Con-
neticut avenue, who have been spend
ing some time in New York cfty have
returned to their home. Mrs. E. D.
Hathaway and Mrs. Laurenz M. Prior
gave dance at the Chevy Chase
library the past week when they had
among their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
C. Adkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Cor
by, Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Corby, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Chesely, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Heaton. Mr.. and Mrs. C. Henkle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jackson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Newton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Perry, Miss Polly Pretty, Mr.
and Mrs. Oliver Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c.
Wickersham and Mr.. James Ferguson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Oscar Preston of
Baltimore, Md, are house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Preston Shealey of
East Melrose street. Nine. Brenes
Mesen, wife of the Costa Rican min
lister, is recent arrival at the legation
with her interesting young family.
Miss Margaret McKenna of Ardmore,
Pa, is the house guest for two weeks
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Adams on Nor
rison street.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
u. D. c. Dances.

The second Of the series of dances
given by the District Division. United
Daughters of the Confederacy, for the
benefit Of the Confederate Memorial
Home was held Thursday evening in the
ballroom of the home, at 1922 Vermont
avenue, and proved a delightful oc-
casion. An interesting feature Of the
evening was the presence of Mrs. Frank
S. Odenheimer, who assisted in receiving.
The third of these dances is scheduled
for Thursday evening, March II, and
will be given in the ballroom of the Con-
federate Memorial Home, 1922 Vermont
avenue, at 5 80 o'clock. Many additions
have been made to the interesting list
of society folks who are working for the
success Of these dances. and the complete
lists for the next dance will be announced
later.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Will Be Married in April.

Senator and Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh of
Montana announce the engagement of
their daughter. Genevieve, and Pay
master Emmet C. Gudger. U. S. N. son
of Representative and Mrs. Gudger Of
North Carolina.
The ceremony will take place at the
Highlands, where Senator and Mrs.
Walsh reside. April 5, in the pres
|ence of small company and a recep-
tion will follow.
Miss Walsh will be attended by two
of her former classmates at Vassar,
Mrs. Hibbard of Kansas City and Mrs.
Hoag of Poughkeepsie.
Little Katherine Langley will be the
flower girl.
Paymaster Gudger is attached to the
Mayflower. Miss Walsh made her de-
but in this city last winter and enjoys
a wide popularity in the younger set.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Agriculture Dance.

The semi-monthly dance Of the Agri-
cultural Dance Club took the form of a
George Washington birthday celebration
the evening of Saturday the goth, at
1917 r street northwest Miniature
hatchets we're distributed to those pres
ent at the beginning Of the dance, while
the scene in the dining room during in
termission was enlivened by the distri-
button of paper caps containing hats,
these being donned by all the ladies.
Patriotic marches to dance time were the
features of the musical side All men,
bers and guests are looking forward to
the dance to be given March 6.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Bowie-Sherier Wedding.

An interesting wedding of Wednes-
day, March 8, will be that of Miss
Mary Sherier, daughter of Mrs Marie
E. Sherier, and Mr.. John Francis Mac
Gregor Bowie, which will take place
at pm. at Foundry NJ. E. Church.
The ceremony will be performed by
the Rev. DIR. Wedderspoon, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Mott, and will be witnessed
only by small party Of relatives and
intimate friends.
Mrs Allen Perkins Myers will attend
her sister as matron of honor. and Mr..
George c. Bowie will act as best man.
There will be no reception. and the
couple will leave Immediately after
for their wedding trip.
They will be at home after May 1
at Beverly Court.
Evening star., 1915-02-28

and white was carried out in the floral
decorations of tulips, snapdragons and
carnations, while heavier tones in red
and green were used to symbolic
perennial affection. Cupids peeped
from the draperies and guarded small
favors of gilded nuts. concealing quaint
prophecies. Original poems. songs and
prophecies contributed by the members
of the party occasioned much merri-
ment Miss Sherier later unveiled a
huge monument, disclosing thereby a
perfect shower of kitchen utensils,
whose use was humorously explained
to the bride-elect. Those present TO
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Shower for Bride.

A bridal shower was given to Miss
Mary Sherier by Miss Edna Mitchell
and several friends of the bride-elect
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Mitchell on Chaplin street. In the COM
modious dining room covers for lunch
con had been laid for eighteen guests
and Miss Mitchell presided. assisted by
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Leonard Mitch
ell. A charming color scheme of pink
Evening star., 1915-02-28

meet Miss Sherier were Mrs. Leonard
Mitchell, Mrs Dunlop and Mrs. Hermione
Sutton, Misses Stella Gatewood, Kelly.
McWilliams, May McMenamin, Alice
Spellman, Rebecca Kaufman, Tillie
Posey, Jane Littleton, Maude Wills,
Mary Cameron, Florence Buckman,
Viola Matlock, Stella Gatewood and
Jane Moor.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Miss White S Tea.

Mrs. John ]. White will entertain in
honor of the Congressional Union for
Woman Suffrage at tea this afternoon
at 4 o'clock at Studio House. Sheridan
circle, to which all members and
friends Of the union are cordially in
vited.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Informal Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dupont entertained
informally at dinner Friday evening.
Their guests included Miss Elsie Mel
May. DR.. Bancoe of Mexico and Lieut..
Hay, U. S. N.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Brookland.

Mrs Charles A. Johnson gave a pret.
ty luncheon Thursday afternoon. The
table decorations were spring flowers
and a number of musical selections fol
lowed the repast.
Rev. L. r. Sweet of West Roxbury
Mass, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. R
Horner. DR.. Elizabeth Muncey and
Miss Marguerite Muncey of New YORK
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. HorneI
last week and left Wednesday for
Romney, w. Va.
A pleasant afternoon and evening en-
tertainment was given by Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Butler last Monday. Bountiful
refreshments were served and games
and music were the social amusements
The guests were Miss Pauline Studts
Mr.. Jack Merrick. tr.; Mr.. and Mrs
VIII Butler. Miss Florence Hollings-
worth, Miss Burnely Farmer. Miss Ruby
Schwier, Miss Edna Luckett. Miss Ber-
tina Hagerman, Miss Ethel Farmer and
Messrs. Edwin Muse, Ralph Sherwood
Herbert Lord, Harold Studts, Spencer
Hawkins and John Farmer.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
A Juvenile Party.

At the home of Judge and Mrs. Dow
ney yesterday the latter entertained a
party of little people for her grand
daughter, Dorothy Downey, who had
twelve guests and many amusements
planned for them.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Returned Home.

Miss Zuleime Chappelier. after spend
ig the winter in Washington, Norfolk
and Richmond, has returned to Della
plane, Va.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Informal At Home.

Mrs. Robert A. Hatcher and Mrs. AL
fred Bennett lies will be at home in
formally tomorrow afternoon from 4
to 6.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Gone to New York.

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Heath leave to-
day for New York to spend the week.
Evening star., 1915-02-28
Engagements.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Porter Morse
have announced the engagement of
their daughter. Margaretta Weder-
strandt, and Mr.. Carlos E. Grevem-
berg of New Orleans
Evening star., 1915-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Goldman of Co
lumbia road announce the engagement
of their daughter. Lillian. and Mr..
julius S. Simon, formerly Of Baltimore,
now in business in Washington.
Evening star., 1915-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur A. Birney an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter Catherine to Ensign James
Hale Strong, U. s. N. The wedding
will take place in the spring
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
LIST OF PATENTS.

List OF patents issued from the U.
s. Patent ONCE. Tuesday, March 9.
1915, for the State Of Connecticut,
furnished us from the Office OF Sey-
mour & Earle. solicitors OF patents.
100 Church street. New Haven. Cam.
G. l.. Barnes Montowese. assignor
to The Lyman Gun Sight Corpora :
ton, Middlef1eld. Sight for fire.
arms. r.
c. D. Clark. New Britain. Barrel
making machine.
e. b. Croker, assignor to The Ash
croft Mfg. Co., Bridgeport. Releas-
ing device.
r. E.. Dodge. assignor to the Sim
pick Machine Co, New Haven. Eye
letting machine.
D. Grant, assignor to The Lyman
Gun Sight Corporation, Middlefield
Sight for firearms.
w. A. Holden. assignor to the Rob
ert N Bassett Co., Shelton. Garment
supporter.
A. II. Nero, New Britain, assignor
to The Arrow Electric Co, Hartford.
Electric-lamp socket.
G.. T.. Prentice. assignor to the G..
r. Prentice Mfg. Co., New Britain
Belt-buckle. ......
J. d. Rourk. Bridgeport. Rotary
valve.
G.. l.. Snyder. Stratford and r. j.
Pease, assignors to Wolverine Motor
Works, Inc, Bridgeport. Internal
combustion engine.
H. T. Sperry, assisnor to Water
bury Mfg. Co. Switch-plate.
J. Fl. Stone Noroton Heights Ro-
tary refrigerating apparatus.
/. J. H. Toffey, Waterbury. Wire
finding and coupling device.
G. NJ Watrous, assignor to The
Gong Bell Mfg. Co. Toy.
G. A. Williams, assignor to the Will
liams Sealing Corporation, Water
bury. Bottle and cap-fastener.
Designs.
W. F. Burns, assignor to the Burns
& Bassick Co., Bridgeport. Glass
knob. & patents.)
II. Hillbom, assgnor to r. Wallace
& Sons Mfg. Co, Wallingford. Spoon
fork or similar article
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
LEGISLATIVE ACTS ARE
SIGNED BY HOLCOMB
Many Bills Passed by Both Branches of
General Assembly Made Laws
by, Governor.

Hartford, March 11.--Governor
Marcus II. Holcomb yesterday signed
the following acts passed by the gem
eral assembly:
An act concerning insurance on live
stock and other domestic animals.
An act concerning the discharge OF
person committed to the state hospi-
tai for the insane.
An act concerning the hour of open
ing the annual town and electors
meetings.
An act concerning fishing in Col
umbia Reservoir.
An act concerning marine insur-
ance.
An act concerning the inspection Of
diaries and the sale of milk and
cream. E..
An act amending an act concerning
the board of equalization.
An act concerning the assessment
Of taxes in the town Of Milford.
An act concerning the taxes in the
town of Stratford.
An act restoring forfeited rights to
Thomas Bouchard of Plainfeld.
An act restoring forfeited rights to
Charles r. Upton of Ansonia
An act restoring forfeited rights to
DeForest Moores OF Stamford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
Fa tF'e:r
Medicine
Best for Colds, throat and
lungs. Builds you up. No
Alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Edgar Rhoades for the sale Of the
municipal ice crop, was offered to the
council for it's approval. Rhoades
is to buy the ice for $2,7OO. On mo-
ton of Alderman Parker the contract
was approved
Clerk Thompson did not have the
mayors veto of the salary raise Of
sanitary Inspector John O'Brien of
the health department and a recess
was declared While he went for it.
Mr. O'Brien's salary was raised from
$3.50 to 5000 at the last meeting when
Mayor Quigley voted twice and it was
on his own vote that the veto was
presented by the mayor.
Councilman Landers made a mo-
ton that the veto be sustained. say
ing that 1t probably put an end for
all time to any double voting by any
mayor He also wanted the reso-
luton tabled for week and this was
done.
That High Cost Of Living.
The committee on the high cost of
living received blow between the
eyes when Mayor Quigley vetoed It's
report at the last meeting.
Alderman Parker moved that the
veto be sustained. Alderman Law
yer, chairman of the committee, OPP
posed the motion, declaring that 1t
was not a ridiculous report, as it has
been dubbed by Mayor Quigley and
the newspapers. He went into eco
nomics deeply but on a vote he was
all alone. .......
A petition for a fire alarm box at
the corner OF Locust and Glen street
was referred to the board Of public
safety.
Resolutions We're adopted transfer
ring $1,000 from the street sprinkling
fund to the general street department
fund and $500 from the incidental
fund to the gas light fund.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
TOWN HALL CONTRACT.
At Ellington Awarded TO Springfield
Firm

Ellington, March 10.--The contract
has been awarded for EIllngton's new
town hall to Arthur w. Falvey Of
Springfield Mass. The new building
was made necessary by the burning
last October of the old town hall,
which was located in the basement
of the Congregation church, the
town having paid for that part or
the building when the church was
built in 1868. Town meetings were
previously held in the old church
which stood on the park. The new
town hall was designed by J. Henry
McCray OF Rockville. who also made
the plan for the Center schoolhouse
which was remodeled more than TWEEN
ty years ago.
The new building will be located on
Main street, n few feet west OF the
school building and about 500 feet
east of the site OF the burned Con-
gregational church which will soon be
rebuilt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
An act restoring forfeited rights to

All act TesIOTlHR forfeited TlEf1tS TO
William II. Holly of Stamford.
An act restoring forfeited rights to
George S. Wilson of Stamford.
An act authorizing the adjutant gen.
eral to transfer an old cannon.
An act authorizing the city of New
London to issue municipal building
bonds.
Acts providing for the payment of
the expenses of John Farley, John w
Ford, George II. Robinson, Charles
Rich, Henry G. Newberry Vincent r.
Sheldon, Cord Finken and Louis r.
McDonough.
An act amending the charter of tho
Aetna Life Insurance company
An act amending the charter of the
Security Insurance company of New
Haven.
An act amending the charter of the
Hartford Fire Insurance company.
An act amending the charter of tho
Hartford Accident and Indemnity COM
pany.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
TO ENFORCE NEUTRALITY.

Washington, March 11-Secretary
Daniels yesterday ordered the naval
yacht Dolphin from the Washington
navy yard to New York to aid in the
enforcement of neutrality in the har-
Dor there. Recently there have been
no naval vessels at New York and the
entire task Of guarding the harbor
and preventing ships from leaving
without proper clearance papers has
fallen upon coast guard cutters
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

ceum.
Vaudeville and moving pictures at
Keeney's. .'
Moving pictures at Fox's
Regular meeting of Martha chap
ter, O. E. S., at 1880 o'clock Whist
following. Meeting of past patrons
and past matrons at Z.
Dance in Booths hall by c. A. B.
club. |
Meeting of New Britain Dental So
ciety at office Of DR.. Clifford w. Wv
ian. 49,.
Anniversary celebration Of the
Swedish Bethany society. 90 ...
Family gathering Of Sir Francis
Drake lodge, S. of st. G., in Vega
hall.
Entertainment of Portland Luther
league by Luther league Of Swedish
Lutheran church.
Meeting of board Of compensation
and assessment at 100
Meeting of Woodruff club at home
of Louis Bruemmer, 10 Madison
street. .a...... ..... #.....
Readings by Rev. DR.. q. w. c. Hill
at Church night service at South
church.
Lecture by Rev Dr. Reynolds of
Van, Turkey. at First church, on
What the War Means to the Mis-
sions.''
Stereopticon lecture on China" at
the Baptist church by Rev. j. w.
Hawley Of South China.
Meeting of the incorporators Of the
Commercial Trust company az Cham
Der OF Commerce rooms.
Meeting OF the membership COM
nlittee OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
Meeting Of Lexington lodge. No. ~
I. c o. r, in Jr. O.. U. A. M. hal,.
Meeting of Turner society at 142
M CHI street
Meeting of Washington camp. NoA
3, +. Q. S. of A, in Jr. O. u. A. NJ
hall. :.
Meeting of Journeymen BARRIERS.
Meeting of Court Friendly. No. AZ
f. of A., at 242 Main street.
Meeting or Star Of Good VIII lodge,
S. of b., in Electric nail.
Regular meeting of Emmett CLUB
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

came In his car and Moriarty was
helped into Ii.
DIR. Gaucher started to take him to.
police headquarters, but on the va
Moriarty died. Medical Examiner JJr
l.. i. Mason gave the cause OF death
as strangulation. Moriarty was about
fifty years old and lived WITH his
brother and sister. He is a native of
Willimantic. When young man he
was a prominent baseball player In
this part of the state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
BROTHERHOOD ELECTS.
Banquet to Be Given in Methodist
Church April %.

banquet to Be Given in Methodist
Church April %.
At the annual meeting Of the
Methodist Brotherhood last evening
plans were made for a banquet to be
held In the church chapel April %
to commemorate the laying of the
cornerstone Of the church. Following
the business meeting, James c. Beale
lectured on his experiences at sea.
The following officers were elected:
President-E. J. Gooby.
First Vice President-E. J. Lamb
of Plainville. ...
Second Vice President-E. +. Neu-
mann.
Third Vice President-G. X. Ma
cauley.
Fourth Vice President-Harry
Smith.
Secretary-Harry Reynolds.
Treasurer. A. Oldershaw.
Chaplatn-C. Manchester
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
DIES IN DOCTORS CAR.
James Moliarty Former Prominent
Baseball Player of WiIlimantic.

Willihantic, March 10.--James
Moriarty of No. So Crescent street
died about o'clock last night in the
automobile of DR.. j. A. Gaucher, who
bad been called to give him medical
attention. Mr.. Moriarty was on his
way home about 5:45 O'Clock and,
when near the railroad bridge which
spans the Nillimantic river. he fell
into the river. He was pulled out,
DR.. Gaucher was called. The latter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
MARINE ARTIST DEAD.

Portland, Me, March 11-News
was received here today of the re-
cent death of Harrison B. Brown a
marine artist. at his home In Lon
DON Mr. Brown was born in this
city eighty-fve years ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
PUBLIC DANGER
"A Warning Which May Save Your
Life or That of Your Children.

Be careful what you take for a cold
Many so-called "cold cures, cough
balsams,' etc. contain opium, NOR
phine or other poisonous drugs. Re-
member that Father Johns Medicine
is absolutely free from dangerous
drugs. Father Johns Medicine has
had more than fifty years success for
colds and throat and lung troubles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
OVERRIDE GOyERNoR,s vEro

Olympia, Wash, March 1.-the
state legislature has passed over Gov
ernor Listers veto bill providing for
party conventions to adopt platforms
requiring candidates to subscribe to
platforms generally and amending the
primary election law to strengthen
party organization.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
HOLCONrB ORDERS ELECTION.

Hartford. March 11.-Governor
Holcomb yesterday ordered an cleo
ton for judge Of probate in the Gull
ford district for March 81 to fill the
vacancy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
Notice..

p. III. Condor q Co, Of Bristol, win
have on sale, at their stables, 25 Ohio
horses. ranging in weight from 1.1oo
tc 1900 lbs, as good as money can
buy, on Wed, March lI.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

whist Thurs
Tickets 15c.-
IS, r. Of A..
1 at Z o'clock
Id children Of
visiting Mrs.
g. Bailey, Of
AoIu us reg
Electric hall.
ted to attend.
hnd B. society
evening at 5
bhl. will spend
Few ork at
nings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

Moving pictures at Fox's.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

0ne Day
10 QUININE
money IL 1t
DIVES sigma
-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
tEsT11D.
disturbance at
hrtcr Farm.

StuTAJlCC AT
hrtcr Farm.
ys he comes
just been
ploy of the
Ia. because he
a high en-
at Thomas
ter farm for
thought to be
Hahon's farm
ut and asked
n his supper
be clip. IIe
ng when he
and Officers
sre sent out.
prisoner was
b the lookup.
and when
4 his clothes
mt of under
tirely dress
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

Vaudeville and moving pictures at
Keeneys.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

Regular meeting of Martha chap
ter, @. E. S., at 1880 o'clock. Whist
following. Meeting of past patrons
and past matrons at z
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11
Events Tonight

broadway Jones' at Russwin Ly-
ceum.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-11

Dance in Booths hall by G. A. B
club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-31
WILL PRESENT FLAG
| Governor Stuart to Take Part I'm Ex-
ercises Mt Confederate Museum.

Governor Stuart will to-day present
to the Confederate Memorial Literary
society fiaG OF the Confederacy which
has been returned to Virginia by the
brother Of Union officer. into whose
hands 1t fell during the lighting
around Petersburg In the War Between
the States.
The trophy Of battle was received
some time ago by the Governor from
Judge John l. Johnson. Of Vernon. ~
j., former judge of the Court OF Com
mon Pleas. OF Essex County, N. ]. The
flag was given to Judge johnson by
Colonel William p. Johnson, deceased
IT Is miniature battle flag. A small
square OF crepe sewed to the center Of
the flag denotes that It was Intended
FOR tho breast OF some Confederate Of
fcer who had fallen in battle. and for
whose funeral full military honors in
the field had been arranged
The emblem Of the lost cause will
be given place In the Virginia Room
OF the Confederate Museum