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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
THANKSGIVING IN WATERBURY
Good Bracing weather and Amuse-
 ment for Everybody.


 Waterbury had a very fine Thanks giving day, q httle chilly, to be sure, but not too cold for making calls and just right for skating. Everybody be- hayed admirably, there beng no dis turbances to speak of in any part of the town. Some old time residents WAo are now living i'll other places returned and spent the day with friends and many whose homes are outside Wa teTbury made a call upon the old folks and enjoyed the day under the parental roof. It was rumOred a week ago or so that the turkey was going to give Waterbury wide berth this year, but it did nothing of the kind. The bird showed up in due season and in Suth- cient numbers to satisfy an who cared to have 1t on the table for dinner. The poor were remembered by charitable people who never lose sight of the fact that no matter how good times may be some will always be In need of helping hand so that in general way it might be said, perhaps, that Waterbury had a cheerful Thanksgiy- ing day. -
 The fifteenth annual concert and so- ciable of the Brooklyn Athletic club was held in the City hall last night and attracted very large crowd. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion with flags and bunting Lallier's full orchestra furnished music for the con- cert and dancing, which consisted 21 numbers. The following concert pro- gram was rendered: Y. M, c. A, An stead; overture, Barbecue, Schlepe- grell; Lovey Mary, charactstic dance, Kolhman: medley overture, Golden Past, Smilt: Bridal Rose, Sarallee. The affair, which was brilliant sue cess, was ably managed by the follow ing committee: J. Mahaney, D. Me Carthy. P. Clark, J. Dwyer. 0. Smith, 0. Stigberg and J. Tevian. The grand floor conductor was James T. Madden. ,1One of the most delightful private Fociables of the season was that given bv the St Marys Alumni association in t1St Patr'ick's hall last night. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion, the walls being covered with artistical- ly arranged banners and bunting of gold and blue. the colors of the associa- tion. About 100 couples were present. Music for the dancing, which consisted of 20 numbers was furnished by Ber- gems orchestra Refreshments were served. The committee who G=-aneed lnO piVaS<lht SReit CoLolsCSi Ol w hlldih Ryder, James Brennan, Kevin F'itz- patrick and Miss Jennie Culhane.
 The union service at the First Meth odist church yesterday morning, the \ Rev Mir Haywood of the First Baptist church preaching, was very largely attended. Tn the evening Herbert Henry Booth youngest son of General Booth of the Salvation army spoke, to another large congregation on "The Struggles and Trials of the Early Christians. The lecture was illus irated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
s55o FOR FATHER SULLIVAN.
Parishioners at St Patrick's Remem-
 bered Former Curate.

Parishioners at St Patrick's Remem-
 bered Former Curate.
 The Rev Father Sullivan, assistant at St Thomas's church. who was re- gently transferred from St Patrick's this city ito St Tnomas's, was hand somely remembered by the members of St Patrick's parish on Wednesday night. AS token of their esteem and regard for his priestly character and appreciation of the fine manner in which he discharged the duties of the ministry among them, they presented to him a purse of $55O. The presenta- ton took place in the reception room of St Patrfck's rectory. The only per sons present were the Rev Fathers Gleeson, Sheehan and Sullivan, Attor- ney James Lawlor, who spoke briefly, committee in charge, Edward J. Dona- hue, Michael Crowley, James A. Kelly and William Shannahan, the other members of the committed The pre- sentation speech was made by Attor- ney James Lawlor, who spoek briefly, Interestingly and to the point. Father Sullivan, though much surprised, made neat response in which he ex- pressed his most sincere thanks for the gift and his pleasure for being held in such esteem by the members of St Patrick's parish. His labors among them had always been very pleasant and he would always remember the parishioners of St P&trick's church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
| AND FRACTURED SKULL
". Scanlon, Sexton at St Ce- ilia's for Eight Years.
.s W. Scanlon. for the the past
 years sexton of St Cecilia's

s W.. ScanIon, for the the past
 years sexton of St CeciIia's
 h. was killed Wednesday night
 talling down the steps leading to ine basement of the church. His fam fly thought lie was detained to do something around the building, conse- quently they were in no way alarmed over his absence until yesterday when it was decided to call at the church and inquire why he had not come home. Dr Martin knew nothing of the matter until 1t was called to his atten- ton, but as soon as he heard of it he started to go down into the cellar and found the dead body of MT Scanlon on the bottom step Medical Examin- CT Crane viewed the remains and pro- nounced death due to fracture of the base of the skull It Is supposed that the sexton was going down to attend the furnace, when he fell and hit his head against one of the stone steps The body was removed to the family residence, 39 Walnut street by Bergin & Sons from where the funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 8:3O o'clock. Beside his widow the deceas- cd leaves six daughters and two sons, Mary, Ellen, Margaret, Isabel, Will liam and Walter, the last named of Ohio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
silverman. Jury pisaxreea.

LAKE GEOR~.E, N. T., Nov. 21.- The jury in the case of William Sill verman, charged with the murder of ais sister, Mrs. Rachel Kugel, has fail ed to agree upon verdict after twen- Jylone hours consideration and has been discharged. It Is said that on the first two ballots the jurors were unanimous for conviction for murder in the first degree. However, not wish ing to appear too hasty in reaching that decision, the jurors went over the testimony again. and one of the twelve became convinced that Silverman was insane and held out for acquittal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
ogden-Lucien CutoH Comp1etea

OGDEN, Utah., Nov. 27.-One hum dred and two miles of track, compos- ing what is known as the Ogden -Lucien cutoff across Great Salt Lake, has been formally declared completed and made a part of the Hartman system. The dedication of this track has cost the Southern Pacific Railroad company many millions of dollars, but 1t is esti- mated that 1t will result in a saving of more than $50oo0O yearly in operat. ing expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
MILITARY BAND PROM.

Waterbury Military band promenade program at City hall, Saturday even ing, November 28. A. J. Lallier, dl- rector:
 Two-step, Championship" .... Morse Waltz, 'Soul of the Roses. .Frantzen Schottische. 'Ideal' ............ Rees Two-step, Down on the Farm" :.
 ..... ..... Won TilZer Waltz. "Old Indiana .... Dresser Three-step. Loves Farewell" Roast Two-step. "Anona" .,......... Grey Schottische. "Garden of Roses. Pratt Waltz. "Helmet of Navarro" :. .Hirst Two-step, "Bedeiia" Arr by Lallier Waltz. ''Kentucky Home .... Archer Schottische. 'Florence" .Laurendean Three-step. "Black Mail'' ...... Roost Two-step, "Pollywog" . Kamermeyer Waltz, Golden Wedding Day" ...
 ...5... ...... ...... -..... 1oDdul Schottische, Harvest Party" ....
 ....... baurenuean Two-step, Greeting to Bangor" Hall Waltz, Same Old Crowd" .......
 ...-.. ...,.-.... ....-.... Chattaway
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
To ship Chinamen as Horsea.

MALONE. N. Y.. Nov. George Marsh of North Burke who is under arrest charged with attempting to nmuggle six Chinamen into the United States by sending them to Boston in a car which had been engaged at Cha teaugay for shippias iimses. has bees held bv C'oIgnils
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
Txnheid at E1mlra Prison.

ELMIRA, N. Y, Nov. 27-Unofficial advices place the number of cases of typhoid at the reformatory at twenty to date. No deaths have been report ed since sunday, but great apprehen- sion is felt that the disease will rival the diphtheria epidemic. which is now being slowly stamped out in the in .1titutiorl,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27

1SX36 Smyrna Mat, value S5c. special 30x60 Smyrna Rugs, worth $225, special o=" oac, c..a o5c -ns11c!cth, Sc..t:c"l"v
 Bales Japanese Rugs, 30S60 at $125 feet by six fe Baby Carriage Robes at 3Ginch Sash Muslin value 1212c special 36inch White Fishnet value 121a special Scotch Lace Curtains, value $2.75 special Mercerized Portieres, value $6OO, special 50inch Striped Oriental Tapestry value 50c special Sash Curtain Rods, value 5c, special Japanese Hand Embroidered Pillow Tops, value $1.5O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-27
.LEHICH COAL.

Right into your bin IS where We de- liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehigh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little slate-no dirt, and clinker is stranger to it. Give us a trial order and we are sure of a permanent cus- toner
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
BLACKWELL
BANKER Is
BUNC0ED
J. [. Lair Purchased Half of
Paper TownSite.
PAID $4,000 IN COLD CASH
Said Would Not Take Big
Money for His Deal.

Chickasha, l. T. Jan. IA smooth
confidence game was worked in this city
last Thursday. says the Express, where
( by ]. L. Lair, a former cattleman of
/ Kansas. now wealthy banker of Black
well, o. T., became half owner of the
townsite of Fredericks a whistling sta
tion on the Frisco road, thirty-iive miles
north Of Vernon. Tex, among the sand
/ hills of the Panhandle desert; while the
operator and confederates, who repre-
sented themselves TO be Frisco land
agents, became the possessors of $4,000
of LARS good, cold cash.
The deal was about as smooth piece
of bunco as is ever worked on an over
confident and enthusiastic man, and the
operators had evidently been at it for
several weeks. The confidence man, who
is supposed to have an office in Oklahoma
City, made Lair proposition TO sell him
one-half of the lots in the townsite of
Fredericks, painting in glowing colors
the future of the town and what the
railroad proposed to make of it. After
getting the Old man sufficiently enthusi-
astic. and worked up, he gave Lair aa
option on the deal for $1,000, then ap-
pointed a meeting for Chickasha few
days later to close up the transaction.
After the chief operator left, his con-
federates began to get in their work.
They came TO him singly and in droves,
offering him fabulous prices for his bar
gain. At almost every station on his
road down here they met him, told him
what a good thing he had and attempted
to buy him off,. 1t is said by those
who talked TO him and are in a position
to know that the old man was simply
carried away by the glistening prospects
held out to him by the bunco steerers
and had no idea he was being swindled.
When Lair arrived in Cnickasha friends
went to him and endeavOred to dissuade
him from buying without first thorough
ly investigating. but they might as well
have talked TO d lunatic. He stated to
them that he would not take sS,o00 for
his bargain, and outlined with great
detail how he would make his money
back from the sale of lots.
The deal was completed Thursday. the
papers being signed and sealed here and
the draft transferred in the presence OF
witnesses. The old man still thinks he
has made fortune by this one deal,
and has no idea he has been gold-bricked
out of $4,000.
The townsite of Fredericlls. one-half of
which ne bought is a town on paper in
the Comanche country, thrty-five miles
north of Vernon, Tex. and as yet has
not even a depot 1t is located in about
the center of the Panhandle desert and
could by no possibility become even 4
village, no matter what the railroad did
for it. 1t is said that green son-in-law
of the old man, who has aspirations to
become real estate dealer, unconscious
ly aided the confidence operators in their
work. The bunco steerers disappeared
Immediately after the transaction and
have not been seen since.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
COAL SAMlNE At PAWNEE
Dealers Had Ordered But supply
WAS Not Received

Guthrie, O. T.. JAN. l5.-This city is
threatened as j great many OF the cities
OF the United States are. with a coal fam
inc The Pawnee Dispatch says that
there was a real coal famine in Pawnee
last week. and it was impossible 20 get
any of the black diamonds whatever.
1t wasn't the fault of the coal men. either
They had an abundant supply ordered.
and it was shipped 10 them, but the
railroad company exercised its imperial
right of sovereignty and contiscated the
coal fOi their own use.
\ car OF coal that was shipped 10
Pawnee for the waterwoTks plant and
ice plant was taken 10 Ralst0n and con-
verted TO the use of the Santa Fe and
several other cars that should have been
delivered TO the various mills and coal
men were also diverted.
The railroads resort To these practices
with the excuse that IL might delay the
United States mails for them to be with
out coal and also from the further fact
that they want the coal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
ca ST - REA..
Gears tbs - The Kind You Have AIWays bougA
'saa'''' "a &AHNzMax
FOUR MEN CONTESTING
Land Commissioner Has Ordered
special Hearing.

Guthrie, o. T., Jan. 15.-The Lawton
Republican tells of four-cornered con-
test in the new country.
When the new country was opened an
old soldier John McAfee by name, drew
a lucky number and filed a soldiers de-
claratory statement. The law in such
cases allows anyone to file on the land
subject To <he soldiers claim and should
the soldier not turn up, then the party
who filed subject to his rights gets the
land William Youder filed on Mr. Me
Afee's claim. and is not contesting him
on the charge of abandonment. Frank
NJ. Robinson is conteSting both Mr.. Yo-
der and Mr.. McAfee. on the same charge.
and Richard d. Galloway thinks that
he should have the land himself. and
he is contesting the rights of all three
gentlemen.
The commissioner of the general land
office ordered a special hearing for the
cases. and it is no won trial at the land
office \ great interest is being shown
In the proceedings. as ii is one of the
most important cases that has ever been
before the local land office. Each party
in the four-cornered fight has employed
the best legal talent obtairable in this
city. and all are making a hard fight for
II rights. Mr.. MCAfee. the contes-
tee. is being represented by Judge a
J. King. and Messrs. Yoder Robinson
and Galloway are having their sides
taken care o. by Attorneys Willis. Ray
" Fain and Young < Ellis. respectively
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
DESPERATE
KILLED WAS
IDENTIFIED
Officers Testify That He Was
Samuel Morley.
HIS BODY WAS ExHUMED
Probably the Most Dangerous
Man in Oklahoma.

South McAlester. j. T. Jan. I5.-The
bandit who. when mortally wounded.
lifted himself up and killed Deputy Sor-
rels, in the desperate fight on 4 train
near Spiro few days ago. turns out 10
have been Samuel l. Morley. the Okla
Eoma desperate. who, while making his
escape from Sheriff Jacob Hartman last
March, killed the. officer Sheriff George
Smith and District Attorney b. +. Wolf
o. Norman. Oklahoma, passed through
here from Spiro. where they had been
to look at the remains. The bandit had
been buried, but the corpse was exhumed
The Identification was clear and without
doubt. Before the body was exhumed Mr..
Wolf, who had prosecuted Morley, and
who knew all about him, gave an accu-
rate description. He told of the shape of
the dead mans finger nails. Of his toes
and described all the scars on him One
scar was on thc mans head. inflicted
by the daughter OF man that Morley
was robbing.
Mr.. Wolf talked about Morley lie
said:
He was probably the most dangerous
man in Oklahoma. / do not believe that
anyone could have taken him alive. He
would have refused TO surrender had
twenty-five men covered him with Win
chesters. 1t was no surprise to me when
L heard of the desperate manner of his
death. ] understand that when Scargil
covered him with a revolver and with one
Ean1 OF his shoulder told him 10 throw
up his hands. that he threw up his left
hand and shol the officer under il with
his right. II was lucky for him that the
officers pistol snapped. but he did not
know that il would sEap. He simply took
his chances. After he had two mortal
wounds in his chest he raised himself
and fired the shot which killed Sorrels.
THE man who was with him answers
the description of Dick Mason. who was
with him at FL Reno. when he made his
escape from the officers. He is only -
years old, has sandy hair and light mus
tache. is of spare build. | presume that
the government will offer a heavy reward
for his capture
Morley murdered a man at Chickasha a
few years ago. but before his trial the
chief witnesses against him disappeared
or died. He killed butcher al San An
tcnio. Texas, before that. When he lay
in his blood after the fight at Spiro. a by
stander recognized him as the murderer
o. the Texas bufsher. He told the crowd
that if he was the man he bore across
his chest a long mark made by a dagger.
His shirt was opened and the long mark
was discovered. ColNting the Chickasha
man, the Oklahoma sheriff and the un-
fortunate Sorrels, Morley had killed four
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
BOLD ROBBERY COMMITTED
Burglars Enter store md Take Away
Goods Worth $500.

Chickasha /. T.. Jan. I5.-The Enter
prise says: Burglars made rich haul at
l.. 5. Fields & Co store last night be-
tween the hours of midnight and oclock
this morning. They arc supposed TO have
entered through a rear window. but be-
yond broken catch at the top OF the
lower sash the window does not bear any
marks OF having been tampcrcd with.
Even the dust on the window sill had
no tbeen disturbed. II scarcely seems
possible they could have pried up the
window without leaving marks OF chisci.
but even these teil-tale evidences were
missing. They may have come in by the
front door.
The burglars Were evidently deliberate
in their work. and must have hauled
away the plunder IN a wagon. Every
piece or silk in the house over 500
worth. was taken, Clothing. laccs. blank
cts. shoes and everything portable. In
Guiding cash. was removed and the store
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
One Boy Shot and Another Fell,
Breaking His Arm,

Guthrie o T.. Jan. 1.-THE Watonga
Dispatch reports two bad accidents at
Butte. Blaine county. About 10 o'clock
in the morning Ralph Eaves was acci-
dentally shot by his brother and about
the same hour Al Thrush fell and broke
his arm. DR.. Moore was the only doctor
in the neighborhood and was called to
attend both cases at the same time. The
doctor called DR.. Hare. OF Eagle City,
to assist him in the Eayes case.
The Eaves boy and his brother were
out hunting. and the younger one had the
shotgun. He was but a few feet in front
of his brother when he dropped the gun,
accidentally discharging it. The load
struck the older boy in the right leg.
two inches above the ankle shattering
bot hbones in the leg. The wound was
dressed but It is probable that the leg
will have 10 be amputated
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
WANT GAP COMPLETED.
Ardmore People Ask Road From
Me5il to OurwooG

ArdmoTe. I. 7. Jan IA movement IS
on foot now. and the same will be
brought up AZ the chamber Of commerce
meeting tomorrow night urging the
Frisco people 20 complete the gap ~
thirteen miles between Madin and Dur
wood. when they could put on double
daily trains running from here TO sher-
man.
II has been agreed ,hat both tire a &
g and the Choctaw people use the same
track from Durweod to Hewitt Hence
il would b but a small task 70 lay the
steel from Durwood to MsenL TIE
grading has been done. ard the Frisco
could commence ~ Ma6Hl and las that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

looted Of much valuable merchandise.
Mr.. Slgrnon, asleep in his room In xhe
building adjoining. heard the fellows ut
work and got up h investigate. TAs
noise ceased and n went 10 bed again
robbery. ard VIII Put forth every effors
TO locate anG bring the thieves TO justice.
He has offered liberal reward. and off,
ce~s are now working on the case.
Meanwhile every effort IS being put forth
To locate the stolen goods.
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative R-omo-o ouinine Tablets
This Nm 81 every
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

track in little while. They could run
a train between Madill and Ardmore.
making connections with both the north
bound and The south bound Frisco trains
This would make an immense amount
or travel over that line, for over half
the travel going south from here would
take advantage of this route.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
oissai:a i's,.s Early FsSes.s
Tssc T;7-cs-~ =, - lisa.

Guthrie. O. T. Jan is-News comes
here that tho Cushing test-wsil h row
down over 20 feet and progressing nic~iy
The driner says he hss penetrated ths
same strata of rock that PC dld at flargiss
VILE ard expects soon 20 De in tho 90
sand under which oii ia always found.
lie says conditions are thu same st
Stroud as at Cushing and there II every
reason 20 believe that there is OF in
abundance underneath
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
WILL HAVE ICE PLANT
Company Been Chartered and Baaid
ing seen he orapietcd.

Lawton. o. T.. Jan. l5-A. RcGmeli Il
81. Louis will be in Lawton the latter
part OF the week To secure desirable
location for LawtonS Ice plant. says
the enterprise
The ice company has been duly orgsa-
ized and incorporated, with capital of
$-set1. The construction If The seventy
nve-ton plant Will BE- begun Immediately.
The machinery. IN fact. has already been
orcertd
The directors OF the company ar ~
follows. Adolphus Busch of ST Louis.
head of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing
company; A. Reumei of 81. Louis. John
:. Woods Oklahoma city; John Onaun.
lawton: a. y LLOYD t-awtou.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

Guthrie. o T ian. Nv az val sf-sah-
4 vea kno~n ozsukee Indian. whose
wife died in hss wiESaua On Esrssee creek
Canadian county. last week. i sesd .
have ncarze5 rs ioss ~ rid-ng a-eazf
her sraye Ter th-ee dzss ard nAshss
without food Q. drsak, s2ys ibe EeAA.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
ALLEGED CATTLE THIEVES.
Preacher and Teacher Arrested on
Charge Of Stealing.

Guthrie. .. T Jan. ls-James Grandy
and William Burweli. the FIRST "A preacher
and the second sunday school teacher.
have been placed under arrest az iiene-
stead. .. T.. charged with stealing cattle.
They claim their residence near Dane.
Oklahoma There j. said 10 ~e strong eys-
dence against them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

have suffered -ifh tfe Taea1zsIsfa scr
seven years ard tired nsosf every ressedy.
bt,i Roa> gave me fclsef- Aff1end tod re
C. Omega Oh ard bouzhi 4. ars1 after
using one h-o,-f- sozs-sd great reIset I
ccus1a1ed 70 ESe Il, and seven bosfie1 have
made ne nearly rel " S.t-SDxEs.
{ S0u;h y. Nozrs~oSu. X
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16
Hoods JdrS0pariild

1t promptly neutralizes the acid in the
blood on which the disease depends. com
pletely eliminates il. and strengthens the
system against its return. Try Hoods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

men. The reward IS very large. II is not
known whether it will all 80 10 Scargil.
or whether il Will be divided. half OF it
going to the widow of Sorrels
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-16

What is the use of telling the rheumatic
that he feels as if his joints were being dis
located?
He knows that his sufferings are very
much like the tortures of the rack.
FhGt he apdnts TO kn0sc is what will per-
manently cure his disease.
That. according to thousands OF grateful
testimonials is