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one in American history, for 1t was
on March 4 of that year that the
First Congress under the new Con-
stitution met. Nearly two months
later, on April 80, George Washing
ton was sworn in as the first Presi-
dent of the United States and John
Carroll was consecrated as Bishop
of Baltimore by Bishop Walmesley
in the chapel of Lulworth Castle,
England.
BY the autumn of 1871 the acade-
my was opened, and William Cas-
ton of North Carolina was the first
boy entered on the roll of students.
AS this time he was but 13 years of
age, having been born in Newbern,
N. c., September II, 1778. 1t is
probable that he did not graduate
from Georgetown, for he later re-
turned to his native State and be-
came student in the Academy of
Newbern and later, in 1896, was
graduated from Princeton College.
He became a lawyer and practiced
in Newbern, N. c., later taking his
seat in the United States House OF
Representatives, where he served
from March 4, 1913, to March 3,
1877. In 1883 he was appointed
judge of the Supreme Court of
North Carolina, which Office he held
until his death in 1874.
An unusual privilege-that of in
PRODUCING bill in Congress to raise
the college to a university-present-
ed itself in 1915, when Mr.. Gaston
was serving in the House. "On the
27th of January, that year." ac-
cording to an early account, 'Mr.
CASTOR arose in his place in the
House and presented in fitting terms
the petition of the president and
directors of Georgetown College to
be invested with the authority to
confer the usual academical honors
and COLLEGIATE degrees on those who.
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by their proficiency in the arts and
sciences and in the attainments of
scholarship, might be found deserv-
ing of such distinction. The bill was
referred to the Committee on the
District of Columbia and passed the
House on the 4th of February. It
was sent the same day for concur
renee to the Senate, but here it was
referred to a select committee
Goldsborough of Maryland. Fromen-
tin of Louisiana and Horsey of Della
ware. They kept it in their hands
during the greater part of the
month and it was feared the COM
mittee might amend it injuriously: !:
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the upper windows of the university
buildings must be beautiful In
deed. If this can be said of it's
charm today, how much more beau
tiful must it have been in the in
FAINT days of the Republic, when
Georgetown was mere village and
the District of Columbia yet to be
born.
Like nearly every great project,
the university had small beginnings,
and so, in 1889, we find Rev. John
Carroll, James PellentZ, Robert
Molyneux, John Ashton and Leo
nard Neale acting as board of
directors for the clergy, designating
three of its members to act as trus-
tees for the purpose of acquiring by
purchase from Col. Deakins and
John Threlkeld piece of ground
21O by 270 feet, or about one and
one-third acres, for which they
agreed to pay f75 current money.
Evidently, however, from the univer-
slty records, the first college build
ing was begun in 1888, the year be-
fore the deed was actually signed
January %, 1889.
The Deakins family of George
town was descended from William
Deakins, an Englishman who came
to this country early in the 17th
century and settled in Maryland
He was a resident of Prince Georges
county. His sons, William, jr.;
Francis and Leonard, all became
residents of Georgetown some time
before the American Revolution, in
which both Leonard and Francis
were officers.
John Threlkeld was wealthy
man for his day and owned 81 slaves
in 1870. He was mayor of George
town in 1893.
Founded in Notable Year.
The year 1889, when GEORGETOWN
University Woc fo,1rJaI /, - ,,a4L.1
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a head of Napoleon placed in a
prominent position where it is visible
from the grand stairway. The other
piece of sculpture is a figure of
Venus.
At the old gallery the lions faced
the street. In their present location
they face each other. AS one enters
the building, the lion on the left
Is seen to be awake. His expression
Is that Of a menacing snarl. The
one to the right Is apparently sleep
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to the Pacific Coast was extensive.
However, Holiday suffered severe
reverses during the Indian uprising
on the plains in 1864 and 1865, when
stage stations, equipment and sup
plies were destroyed. The advent of
the railroad spelled the doom of his
once lucrative business, and he sold
out to the Wells-Fargo Company
in 1866.
During his heyday, Holiday built
a mansion on the Hudson River
near White Plains, N. Y, and MAIN
tanned the residence in Washington
at 1911 K street. He died in Port
land, Oreg., in 1887, and the follow
ing year his house, with its sump-
tuous furnishings, was sold at auc-
ton. The Star, on May 10. 1888,
carried an account of the auction
sale, in which it said:
1.-The Ben Holiday residence, 1911
K street NV, was sold under the
hammer. It Is one of the most
notable houses in the city and for
many years was the scene of splen-
did social entertainments. The late
Mr.. Philip of the firm of Philip &
Solomons, who were for years among
the leading stationers in the city,
built the house at a cost of So, 900.
The plans were made by A. B.
Young, then the supervising archi-
tect of the Treasury, and the house
was completed before the war The
entertainments given by Mr.. Philip
will be remembered pleasantly by
many of the older residents of the
city, who enjoyed his lavish hos
pitality. Then Ben Holiday, the
rich mail contractor, became the
owner of the house and furnished
1t in princely style. He was also a
generous entertainer and gave ele-
CANT dinners and receptions The
house was well adapted to such pur-
poses. Although only rs feet front,
it has a great depth and occupies
nearly the entire lot, which is 147
feet. The price obtained was
$36, 200"
The auctioneerS advertisement
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but, thanks to Mr.. CASTOR and the
intrinsic merits of the case it
was reported without amendment
by Mr.. Goldsborough on the 23d OF
February, received its third read
ing on the 9th, and passed the
Senate on the same day
But William Gastons good judg-
ment, in matriculating with the uni
versity. has been followed by thou
sands of others since this lad first
came to Georgetown, and great have
been the changes in this old sec
ton of Washington as we'll as in
the university buildings and grounds
since his day.
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ing, but a closer study brings the
thought that he is merely relaxed
for the left eye seems to be partly
open. The impression of alert sem
tinels is definitely established.
1t cannot be determined what
position they occupied at the Ben
Holiday house on K street, but il
Is an historical fact that they were
there, the guardians Of a home
where princely furnishings formed
the background Of a rich social life
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Dove Season Starts Sunday October 1st

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SCOUTS ARRIVE AT
 CAMP MATTATUCK
Two Local Troops, Mid- dlebury Unit Latest to
 Check in for Visit

The boys camping at Camp Matta- tuck in Plymouth this week are groups from Troops 2 and g in Wa terbury, representing the Second and the First Congregational church. es, and some from Troop of Mid- dlebury. At the camp the various groups are organized into a single troop.
 The new well being sunk at the camp to provide a more adequate and nicre convenient source of drinking water was completed last week by a group of volunteer workers, who put in several evenings on the project, and finished up with an all-day ses- son on Saturday. The workers, un- der the direction of J. Milton Bur- rAil, Jr., chairman of the camp com- mattee. included Napoleon Charbon- neau, William c. Lovett, Charles Earle, Frederick Baril, Thomas Baril T'homes Brennan, Ronald Malia and William Lucien.
 Among the special events sched- uied for this week are a swimming meet on Friday, under the direction of Henry Donohue. waterfront di- rector, and hike some day when the weather is suitable. The staff at the camp remains the same as in pre- Nous weeks.
 On Thursday night there will be a supper meeting of all the scout lead- CTS and scoutmasters of the Nauga- tuck district, followed by an, inspec- ton of the new camp. This will be the first time the camp has been of- ficially inspected by scout leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SON DISCOVERS
 MOTHER'SBODY
Orange Street Woman De- spOndent Takes Own
 Life By Hanging

Private funeral services for Mrs John Petsas, of 189 Orange street. who was found dead by hanging in the kitchen of her home Satur- day night, will be held from the Alderson Funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. William Brewster, curate of St. Johns Episcopal church, will offlciate. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Mrs. Petses' body was discovered by her son, Hector White, r, of the same address, shortly before midnight. pr. Harold P. Morrill,, act- ing medical examiner, pronounced the death of as suicide.
 Besides her husband, John D. Petsas, she is survived by five sons, William, of Hartford; Hillman, Clovis, Preston, and Hector White, all of Waterbury; one daughter; five brothers, Delbert, Floyd, Har- old, and Fred Holmes, of this city, and Kenneth Holmes of Maine: and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Gowdy,, of Brooks, Me, and Mrs. Edward Hughes of this city.
 Mrs. Petsas was born in Maple ton, Me, April 29, 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
NEW REGULATIONS
 ON MODEL PLANES
Fewer Restrictions Placed on Gas-POwered Models;
 State Meet Planned

Aeronautics Commissioner Charles L. Morris presided Saturday at a confluence to discuss regulations on the flying of gas powered model airplanes. New and less stringest regulations were decided upon at this time, to supplant the regula- tions which have been in force since last year, which resulted in virtual stopping of gas model flying in Connecticut, with only one state meet held during the year.
 According to the new rules, models may be flown from any field with the permission of the owner, and from airports with the permission of the airport manager. Neither the flyers of the planes nor the planes themselves will now have to be li- censed. The minimum age limit for flying the planes is now to be placed at IA, instead of the previous 18. Automatic timers are still to be compulsory, and maximum weight of the planes is placed at seven pounds.
 These more lenient rules are said to be fairly closely in line with the regulations prevailing in other parts of the country. Flyers of gas models are much pleased at the change. Feeling that these rules will be pulp lished officially with a week, the Hartford Gas Model Club has an- nounced state meet to be held at Torrington on Sunday, Aug. 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
City Loses Popular
 Citizen, John Draher
Veteran Industriast Stricken Suddenly at Chestnut Ave. Residence; Recognized as Mechanical Genius

1 he developed special automatic ma chinery for the production of the arctic shoe buckle and other types of buckle equipment and greatly broadened the firms output until the General Manufacturing com- pany was formed manufacturing riv- cts, studs and threaded metal pro- ducts.
 The American Fastener company was organized with the aid of Mir. Draher in 1915 and he then held the office of treasurer of the company which specialized in the output of dress fasteners. He was also an organizer and director of the Sterl- ing Novelty company. His industrial endeavors and success finally end- ed in the development of the firm bearing his name.
 Club Affiliations
 MT. Draher was prominently iden- tified with civic and fraternal groups of the city and was a member of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks, the Recreation and Mattatuck Rod and Gun clubs, the Concordia society, the Pototuck club and the Turnverein. He was member of the 1ndepend- ent Republican party and had held but one political office that being one term as a member of the board of aldermen. In his spare time MT. Draher enjoyed extensive fishing, hunting and outdoor sports.
 His first wife, Bridget Keenan Dra- her died in 1909 and son, John dled in infancy and another daughter, Mrs. Carl Niedmann is also dead Some time later he remarked.
 MT. Draher was highly respected by friends and neighbors in the com munity in which he made his home and held the esteem of his many business associates.
 Survivors
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Flora Geddes Draher; one daughter, Miss Margaret Geddes; two grandsons, John Niedman and Earl J. Nied- mann, all of this city and two sis- ters, Mrs. Sophie D. Schmitz of El- gin, H., and Mrs. Mary D. lily of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Wed- nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. Moreton W. Owen officiating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 6 and to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
NO DECISION YET IN CHURCH MERGER

Another general meeting of the parishioners of the South Methodist church will be held on Monday, July "A, to consider further the recent proposals in regard to deeding the property of the church and affiliAting with the Congregational denomina- ton. The meeting held last Thurs day on this subject adjourned with out taking action, in the hope that more members of the parish might be induced to express their opinions on the proposals.
 Before next weeks meeting takes place, every family which is affiliated with the South Methodist church will receive a mimeographed copy of the proposed resolution. Dist. Supt. Lloyd Morley, who presided at last Thursdays meeting of the church members, Is expected to be present also at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SEEK FUNDS FOR
 NEW PIPE LINE
City Engineer Root Rec- ommends Replacements;
 Requests $l,3OO

Pipe lines from the Wigwam res- ervoir will be discussed when the committee on additional water sup ply holds a meeting this week. The date has not yet been fixed.
 The committee will take up re- port by City Engineer Charles A Root that erosion has removed the support from under a large sectior Of the main pipe line from the res, ervoir to the city. He has asked foi the transfer of $500 to make the necessary repairs.
 Also discussed will be the possi- bility of completing . second pipe line from the reservoir to the city. Three sections of this pipe have been laid but they are not connec- ted.
 A break in the main line would cut the city off from its principal water supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SISTER FELICIA'S
 MOTHER SUCCUMBS
Mrs. F. L. D'Emanuele Dies in HartfOrd--Funeral
 Wednesday

Middletown, July 17-Mrs. Felicia LaBella D'Emanuele, 58, wife of Jos eph D'Emanuele of 6 Loveland street, died at Middlesex hospital Sunday afternoon, after short ill., ness. She was born in Melilli, Italy, and had lived in Middletown for the past 35 years. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Sebastian of New London and Victor of New Ha- Miss Rose and Miss Elizabeth Felicia of Waterbury and Hartford, ven; three daughters, Sister Mary D'Emanuele of Middletown; a granddaughter; 8 brother, Salva- tore LeBella of Middletown; a sis ter, Mrs. Annie Luistro of Middle town. She was member of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Italy soci- ety. The funeral will be held at the Stanley F. Dunn funeral home, 124 Washington street, Wednesday at 8:15 8. m. and at 9 o'clock at St. Sebastian's church, with solemn requiem mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
REV. MIR. M'CANCE
 OFFICIATES HERE

The speaker at the union lawn service at St. Johns Episcopal church last night was Rev. William McCance, pastor of the Middlebury Congregational church. He spoke on Sharing Experiences of Our Faith, calling attention to a series of articles which appeared for some time in the Christian Century, in which various religious leaders re- lated experiences which they had had, and which had led them to a change of convictions and faith. MT. McCance pointed out that all Cris- tians might attain stronger and deeper faith by this discussion of such experiences with one another.
 Next Sunday night, Rev. Martin J. Lorenz, pastor of the First Luth- eran church, will be the preacher. The services through this month start at 7:30 o'clock. In August they will start at T,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

John Draher, 82, president of the Draher Machine company, died sud- denly last evening at his home, 22 Chestnut avenue as the result of q heart attack.
 Despite his advanced age, MT. Dra- her had enjoyed excellent health and had not complained of any ail- ment during the past few days. He was stricken about o'clock last night and died before medical aid could be received. An acute cardiac condition was given as the cause of death by Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, act ing medical examiner.
 MT. Draher was one of the citys most prominent industrial figures and in addition to holding the of- flee of president of the company which bore his name, he was treas urer of the American Fastener com pany and vice president of the Gen. eral Manufacturing company as well as . director of the Waterbury Trust company.
 Native of Waterbury
 A native of this city and lifelong resident he was born on January 19, 1857, the son of John and Sophie tDehm) Draher He received his carly education in local schools and when a youth entered upon his in- dustrial career as an apprentice in the Thomas Kirk machine shop. Upon the death of Mir. Kirk in 1884 he purchased the small business.
 MT. Draher was considered a mechanical genius and often de- veloped new methods in various problems which presented them selves. With the aid of his father
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector Patrick Carlin:
 Madeline McFadden, to demol- ish barn at S8 South View street.
 Angelo DeSantls, to erect porch on Pierpont road, S150.
 Domenic Castelano, to erect ga- rage on Pennington avenue, $500. Mrs. [. Bouley, to erect onc- family dwelling on Altyre street, $3,500.
 Raymond Gaylord, to erect onc- family dwelling on Gaylord drive, $5,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
NOVELTY FEATURES
 AT CHURCH OUTING

The first annual outing of the Blessed Sacrament church, held Saturday at Lake Quassapaug, was a great success, thanks to the fine weather, the crowd which attended, and the completeness of the ar- arrangements made by the committee, headed by Rev. Edward Morrison and Frank P. McEvoy.
 Highlights of the day were sev- eral novelty races for the children, and a softball game. In the latter event. team headed by John Han nan defeated the team explained by Rev. Francis J. Barrett, assistant pastor of the Blessed Sacrament church. by a score of 12-8.
 More than 200 persons attended the outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
OBITUARY

DAGGETT-AllenM Martin Daggett 87, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hayward of West Main street, Che- shire. He was born in Merrill, Maine, May 20, 1852 and came to West Che shire about five years ago.
 Besides his daughter, Mrs. Hay ward, he leaves a son, George Dag gett of Belfast, Maine, five grand children and II great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Bailey Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street and will be taken Tuesday to Morrill,, Maine, for funeral services there Wednesday. Burial will be in Morrill, cemetery.
 DUMSCHATT-John Dumschatt, 70, died yesterday morning at his home on Whittemore road in the Bradleyville section of Middlebury. He was born Oct. 2, 1859, in Ger many. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Henrietta II Dumschatt; two sons, Allen w., of Middlebury and Will jam A. Dumschatt of Wolcott; four l daughters. Mrs. Fred FrenZel of Wa 1 terbury, Mrs. Leigh Hunt of Ham, den. Mrs. Joseph Steele of Nauga- tuck and Miss Edna Dumschatt of Bradleyville. He also leaves ono grandchild, brother, Joseph of Naugatuck, and two sisters living in Germany.
 1 MT. DumGchatt was a member of ' St. Johns Epircopal church and be- longed to the Martin Luther lodge.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, with Rev. William Brewster, curate at St. Johns church, officiating. Burial will be in Mapping cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon from 3 until 5 o'clock and this evening from 2 until 9 o'clock.
 CALVO-Salvatore Calyo, 6i, died last night at his home, 324 South Main street, after a brief illness He was born in Italy and came to this country 35 years ago. He lived in Terryville for II years, then came to Waterbury.
 He leaves his wife. Mrs. Grace Calvo; four sons, Carmelo R. of New Bitain, Joseph F.. Frank L., of Waterbury, and Anthony e, of Washington, D. O.; two daughters, Mrs. Carmelo Garro and Miss Mary Calvo of Waterbury; one brother. Antonio of Italy; four sis ters, Mrs. Constantine Calvo of Waterbury Maria Lucia and As- sunta Calvo of Italy.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:45 o'clock from the home to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
New Community Club
 To Elect Officers

The newly formed North End Community club will elect officers at a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight. The meeting will be held at IA Grove street.
 Reports will be submitted by the committees in charge of drawing up constitution and bylaws and by the membership committee. Plans for a further membership campaign will be made tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been flied at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Primus J. Copeland, 26 Vine street, and Ellen Andrews, 147 Columbia boulevard.
 Anthony Bocci, Teryville, and Stephanie M. GianellL 2 Granite street.
 Salvatore Ciccio, Wolc0tt, and Carmclla Rinaldi, 43 Lrion street.
 Allan Atwood, Hartford, and Kathleen Eden, Hartford.
 Thomas Rush, B Maple street, and Ernestine St<nert, 193 Wil- low street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Carrie A. Wells was held this morning at II o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. William Brewster, curate of St. Johns Epis- copal church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.