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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
HAMBLEToNIAN HISTORY.
Curious Incident of Long Accepted Falsity of Pedigree and Name
 A Bit Of Turf Record.

HambletOnian was a bull-like horse that was trained by Hiram Woodruff, but could never develop a speed equal to mile in three minutes-3:1 IS, to be sxact, says John Gilmer Speed, in Gen. tury, being the best mile he ever did. As to his pedigree. Mambrino the grand sire, was by Messenger; but he was worthless, and also vicious. He could neither run nor trot. He was bred by Louis Morris, of Westchester county, New York, and sold to Maj William Jones, of Cold Springs Harbor, Long Is- land As he was worthless and se- rious disappointment, Maj. Jones virtu- ally gave him away, and he was used as a travelling stallion at small fee. John Treadwell, Quaker farmer near Ja- maica, Long Island, had two Conestoga, or Pennsylvania Dutch draft mares. Out of one of these mares by Mambrino, was born Abdallah. This horse was so bad tempered that he could never be broken to harness, but was ridden under the saddle He had no speed either as run ner or trotter, not being able to do a mile in four minutes at any gait He had a hnule-like head and ears, 8 badly owed neck, and a rat tail. But he was a Messenger, despite the Conastoga crossing, and he was sold to Kentuck- fans for $4 800 Tn less than six months the Kentuckians repented of their bar gain, and sold him back to New Workers for S500-Messrs Simmons and Smith, Bulls Head dealers, buying him as a speculation. This was in 1849. No purchaser could the speculators find at any price, and the stallion was virtually given away to stop expenses of keep ing him. About this time Charles Kent wanted new horse for his butcher wag- on, and traded, through Alexander Campbell, of Bulls Head, his worn-out mare to Edmund Seeley, a farmer in Orange county, N. Y., for a steer for butchering. This butchers mare had originally been sold to him by Campbell, who had obtained her in a drove of western horses, paying $40 for her. Her pedigree was quite unknown. This mare is known in American horse history as the Charles Kent mare, and is said to be by imported Bellfound- CT. She was in foal to Abdullah when Seeley got her, and the colt became the property of Bill Rysdyk, hired man on Seeley's farm. Rysdyk looked around for a name for his colt-a name which should indicate the Messenger blood in him. There had been in the early years of the country famous sbn of Messen- ger named Alexander Hamilton. This horse finally became known as Bishops Hamiltonian. Tn his effort to borrow the name Rysdyk, being weak in or biography, called his horse Rysdyk's Hambletonian. And so he lives in his tory-false in his pedigree as in his name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
COMING EVENTS

Sept 23-St Thomas Cadets, Jr, con cert and promenade. Sept 24-Italian entertainment in Turn hall. Jefferson street Sept 24-Patrick Sarsheld club, Em- met commemoration exercises.
 Sept -Stereopticon exhibition and lecture at Salvation Army hall. Sept 26-Waterbury Military band promenade
 Sept 30 to Oct 3--Harvest festival at St Mary MagdaIene's church, Oakville
 Sept 3o-Eadies' auxiliary, Division No 5, A. O. H., harvest sociable and dance.
 Oct 1-Laurier Social club promen- ade and dance. Oct i, S-10 D. m.-At Y. M. 0. A., open public reception to the new physi- cal director, Erenest F. Goodyear. Auspices Women's auxiliary. Public cordially invited to greet MT Goodyear. Oct 1-.At Friendly League hall, pub- lie reception to the incoming superin- tendent and faculty of the Friendly league, to 10 o'clock Oct 5-Dance and sociable of Ia dies auxiliary. A. o. H., ColumDas hall, Naugd tuck.
 Oct 7, 8. 9, 1O-Washington Hill Ath- letic clubs sixth annual fair. Oct 1O-St Francis T. A. and B. so- ciety's fourth annual concert and
 dance, Naugatuck.
 Oct 16-Liberty circle, No $50, F. of A, promenade. Oct 1926 Eagles carnival ce Wa terbury Aerie 379, E. o. E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
DOG ON A LONG JOURNEY.
zraveIer MoraIizes on Canine Grated Up for Shipment Across
 the Continent.

Passing along 8 city street the other day." said town traveller, according tc the New York Sun, 4I saw, tied on al the end of loaded express wagon stand ing in front of an express office, a crate containing dog, dog that was be. ing shipped somewhere by express. !, Curiosity prompted me to look al the shipping tag on the crate. The dog was going to city onsthe Pacific coast. la long journey, but didn't doubt it would get there safely.
 seThe crate was big enough for it's comfort, and it seemed to me that the dog was one likely to stand the journey we'll, to make friends with all the ex- pressmen and messengers it met on the way, and to get the best possible treat ,ment
 ssI'm no judge of dogs, and may be away off on this one, but this didn't seem to me to be a valuable dog. It was short-haired, brindle in color. of medium size and rather lanky build. and with rather stubby head. But t had an intelligent and friendly face, which was just now rather wistful.
 ttAs put my hand across the top of the crate to turn the tag so that could read the address, the dog reached it's head-ove toward me inside, glad to meet with somebody, even if the some body was a stranger.
 l sIt was, in fact a gentle, kindly dog, and whether valuable dog or not, I'll bet it is one beloved by whenever ft is going to meet over on the other coast, and I'll bet that 1t makes friends with and gets the best of treatment from every man who has the handling of it on the wayyacross
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
THE MAD MULLAH.
Mah omet Abdileh, the Second Mahd1
 of SOmaIiland, Who Has Been Troublimg EngIand.

The name of Mahomet Abdileh con- veys little to English ears. but never theless it is that of man who has very wide reputation, and whose ap- pearance in the newspapers Is an every- day occurrence, says St, James Gazette. AS the Mad Mullah of Somaliland, Ma homet Abdileh is well known. But lit- tie Is known of this second Mahdi, whose influence over the warlike tribes of Somaliland has caused so much trouble and expense to the government. He was born of poor parents owning a few cattle in the southern portion of Somalfland. In his youth Mahomet was initiated into the mysteries of the occult sciences and sorcery. These he learned among the tribe of the Danakil, which has always been renowned for it's magicians. A study of the Koran and the Arab writings followed in the Mara bout school. When quite young the fu- ture Mullah was taken with the idea of making the pilgrimage to Mecca, and, not content with one Journey, made the sacred visit three or four times His object was to obtain greater reputa- tion for holiness than that held by the other pilgrims.
 After his last pilgrimage Mahomet returned to Berbera, but met with small success in that commercial town. See- ing no prospect before him but that of remaining 8 poor begging pilgrim, he determined to strike out a new line for himself, and establish himself among powerful inland tribe. Here he made his position secure by his appearance of holiness, his impressive airs and the assurance with which he made his prophecies. At this time and thereafter the magic learned in his boyhood stood him in good stead whenever his holi- ness was not able to overawe his some what turbulent followers. He assumed the title of Mullah (priest and heaven sent), and even that of Mahdi (prophet). Overwhelmed with presents by his cred u1ous followers, Mahomet AbdiIeh soon was among the richest of the land, and with his riches his influence grew apace.
 His pride waxed very great, and one day he ordered all the Korans of the ordinary priests to be burned, saying that he himself was the living Koran, and that he was to be obeyed as a new prophet sent from Allah Not content with persuasion, the Mullah, following the example set by Mahomet the Greet, threatened with death all those who dis believed, and in following up these threats caused the disturbances which brought about the Somaliland cam paign. Possessing the power of calling forth the enthusiastic support of the tribesmen, the Mullah has not had to rely upon himself alone for the conduct of his campaign. If report speak truly, besides the Austrian, Karl Inger, he has as lieutenant an English naval officer, who. after his disgrace in the service, sought a career and revenge in the midst of the MuIlah's tribes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22

r lie libraries if this class of literature was to play so great part in their work, but they should remember that general ly the readers had no books at all at home. While fiction was recreative and educational, it often was highly stimu- lating and satisfactory. A great many of the readers in the public libraries came home wearied from their work, and in frame of mind in which it might be difficult for them to apply themselves to some of the more serious books, but if they would only try biographies, histories and works of that kind, they would find them, as soon as the plunge had been taken, as great, or Of even greater interest than works which seemed lighter reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
A RE,IlA.RKABLE RECORD.

Channb berlain's Cough Remedy has a remarkable record. It has been in use for over thirty years, during which time many million bottles have been sold and used. 1t has long been the standard and main reliance in the treatment of croup in thousands of homes, yet during all this time no case hase ever been reported to the manu- facturers in which it failed to effect a cure When given as soon as the child becomes hoanse or even as soon as the croupy cough appears, it will prevent the attack. It is pleasant to take, many children like it. It con tains no opium or other harmful sub stance and may be given as confidently to baby as to an adult. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.


 This weeks bill at the Jacques was heralded as one of the best that Man ager Poli has yet provided at the house, and so, indeed, it proved. Ev- cry act on the bill is a good one, and most Of them are particularly so.. The principal act is offered, by Gertrude Mansfield and Caryll Wilbur under the title. of ''61 Prospect Street." and it won thunders of applause after the audiences had laughed itself hoarse, yesterday. It gives a picture of life in certain fashionable circles and goes beneath the surface to scratch off some of the enamel of hypocrisy with which society Is veneered. Miss Mansfield and MT Wilbur play it with a keen artistic sense and bring out its points in a way to amuse the. most gloomy. Another act that met with instant ia vor is the comedy operatic sketch. "The Fairy of Killarney" presented by Holden and Florence. It shows the Irish character in it's real light and not in the colors in which it is or dinarily painted on the stage, and there is a charme about the story told that is made additionally attractive by some really excellent singing. Dolph and Susie Verino received much applanse for their rapid crayon pictures, the views of Mir Thoms and MT Lynch being received vociferously by their partisans. Others on the bill who won great favor are Mile. Au- gust and Charles H. Weston with some neat and unique comedy jug gling, Hoey and Lee with their Yid- dish parodies Louise Montrose in character songs and dances and Far rar, and Cole in His College 'Chum.' The e1ectrograph hos some capital pictures of Sir Thomas Lipton's fleet leaving Scotland. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
FICTION IN FREE LIBRARIES.
Much If It Read by English Readers wien History and Biography
 Would Benefit More.

Visount Goschen presided at the Aunaner meeting of the University Fix tensbn students at Oxford, and in an inteesting address which he delivered, dealng with free libraries, he referred to he complaint that fiction played so important a part in these institutions, reprts the London Telegraph. In some hehad heard that as much as 80 per cent.
 pfthe volumes issued was of that de- sfiption, though he was glad to know tat in others it was but 45. There xAra critics who dorbted the use of pub
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
Dancing and Department,

Miss Lorette Hawthorne Hayes win reopen her classes in Dancing and De- pertinent the third week in October in Friendly league hall. Notice of date hereafter.
 Arrangements for classes can bc made at residence, 486 North Main street.
 Particular attention paid to private pupils.
 bert Normal School of Dancing Bos- hon. Mass. 0-14-7w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
THE SMART SET.

The company of colored entertain CTS known as "The Smart Set'' will be at Polls tomorrow evening, present ing. an entertainment of the type that is characteristic of colored players. There will be plenty of singing and dancing and comedy, fifty performers being included in the aggregation. Among these are such noted ones as Tom Mcintosh, Billy McClain, Tom Brown, Billy Young, Mile Cordelia and Hattie Hopkins. Pgices are popu- lar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
PROFESSOR PROVOST
 The Well known

dancer and teacher with twenty years experience in Waterbury. has re- opened his school of dancing in Meigs block, 1O9 Bank street, where he will devote his whole attention to dancing.
 Open dadly. Terms gents. $500. F lessons; ladies. S4oO. Class nights. ssrronday, Tuesday Thursday and Fza-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
MEETINGS TONIGHT
Naturalists' club.
 Myrtle temple, R. s.

NdLuTdllSCS cluD. Myrtle temple, R. s. Team Drivers union. Court Oregon, F. of A. Liberty circle, F. of A. Mulcahy council, K. of c. Waterbury lodge, I. o. E. Court Wolf Tone, F. of A. Comstock lodge, I. o. c. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. Q. Q. F, Women's club at First church. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Martha Washington council, s. $. Progressive council. Q. U. A. M. Pride of the Valley lodge, I. o. o. F., M. U.
 St Joseph's T. A. society guitar and banjo class.
 Companion Court Cecilia NJ. Quiz. ley, No 265, I. O. F.
 Lasalette circle, Companions of the Forest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22

Oct 28-South End Social clubs fourth annual sociab1e and dance.
 Oct 31-Prof Sullivan's opening re ception and dance, Naugatuck
 Nov 2-7-Elks' bazaar, given by Wa terbury lodge, No 265, B. F. o. B., City hall.
 Nov 3-14-St Patrick's parish grand annual fair.
 Nov il, 12. 13, 14-st Joseph's T. A. society's annual fair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
Theatrical
 Fraternal
DAINTY PAREE,

The famous Dainty Farce Bur lesquers hold forth at Polls this evening, and they will undoubtedly provide an entertainment pleasing to those who favor burlesque. There are some pretty girls and some clever comedians in the company, and these have plenty of opportunity to exploit themselves in the burlettas and olio. Prices are 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
DIFFICULT POINT IN ETHICS.
Discussion Concerning the Pro- prieties of the Beach.

Fifty or more women in bathing cos~ tune were lolling about on the beach near one of Coney Islands best bathing places one afternoon lately. They were not, says the New York Sun, of the wayfaring kind that go down from the city with lunch boxes, hire bathing dress, take their plunge and then hurry home to supper, but were mainly guests at hotels, cottages from Bensonhurst, tasteful wearers of their own garments
 A smaller number of men lounged on the sand with these women, and wait ed for the tide to rise to good swim ming depth. For those who had eyes to see there was hosiery aplenty-blue and red and black, open work and shut, Hsle and cotton and silk. If there was a knee in the crowd that was concealed by the skirt of bathing suit it es- capped attention
 Then a young woman stro1led up and sat down to play with little girl She, too, belonged to the fashionable throng.
 Her pale blue dress was well cut and fitted, her auburn hair was prettily coiled and cared for, and when to please the child she prepared to go in padding, it was pair of silk stockings that she laid carefully over her patent leather ties and placed in a snug corner under the bathing pavilion
 The pretty blue skirt held in both hands, rose six, then seven or eight, then, perhaps ten inches, but no more as the edge of the waves ran gently forward and backward about her feet and ankles and she. apparently all un- conscious of the sensation she was creat- ing, laughed and sported with the young ster.
 But as soon as she was seen by the reclining men and women on the sand ripple of "oh's" and "my's" and Did you ever?" and For heavens sake!" ran up and down the adjacent beach. Some of the women blushed and tried not to seem to see, the frivolous gig gled, the rest expressed their opinions au- dibly.
 It wasn't long before the girl in blue, looking around, found herself the ob- Ject of so much unpleasant staring and remark that she beat retreat.
 AS she passed a group of four wom- en and two men, all clothed for the wa ter, whose conversation was obviously meant to convey to her ears their disap- proval of her conduct, she paused and said: ... Ladies, I'm sorry to have shocked you. But if what have done was inn modest, tell me why what you are doing is modest?"
 And she pointed to four sets of stock inged legs stretched upon the sand.
 
 Common Ups and Downs of Life.
 Lady (who is on visit to her native town)-How is Mrs. Gabb? I haven't seen her in a long time
 Hostess She is having her usual ups and downs.
 And what may that be, I pray ?''
 ssOh, running up bills and running down =. neighbofs. -Brooklsn Life,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
OPENING NIGHT

for entire new beginners VIII be oq Tuesday evening at PROF BAILHYsS noted School for Dancing, in the Citl- zens' bank building. None as fine In the city. Tirst-ci tuition is most the cheapest for the new beginner. He then does not acquire bad faults and awkwardness that the legitimate teach CTS finds difficulty in correcting. Stage dancing a speciality. Open daily for private tuition and applicants. 12 les- sons $5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
LEARN TO DANCE

at Miss Nellye Reeds select school for dancing and deportment. LessonR given in Knights of Columbus haIL East Main street
 Saturday evenings of each week for advanced pupils. Wednesday evenings of each week for beginners.
 Afternoon classes for children now forming. Private lessons by appodnt- ment. Positively no failures.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
FILLMORE SISTERS.

Friday and Saturday the Fillmore Sisters in Mrs Delaney in Newport
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
On The Sugar Bonds.

The motion to dissolve the injunction
served on the county clerk and the
chairman of the board of supervisors,
forbidding them to sign the $4,000
bonds voted by the county for the Owos-
so sugar factory, was argued Monday
in the circuit court Judge Smith re-
served his decision.
The injunction was issued at the re-
quest of Paul Follmer, of Durand.
Watson e. Chapman for the county of
ficials, assisted by S. S. Miner, attorney
for the Owosso Sugar Company, ap-
peared in court to argue that the dam
age of issuing such bonds, if any dam
age was incurred, rested on the county
at large, not upon Follmer, and as al
individual he had no right to bring suit
They further argued that, as he woult
not be damaged $100 worth, the case il
not.within the jurisdiction of the Cir
cult court.
Follmer's lawyer is B. p. Hicks, o
Durand
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
The Special City Election.

The attention of the voters of the city
is particularly called to the special cleo
ton on Monday next to vote bonds to
meet the deficiency now existing in the
city treasury. It IS the duty of every
voter to cast his ballot on Monday and
as we believe for the loan. The coun-
Gil certainly acted wisely in appropriat-
ing the money necessary to secure the
locating of the million dollar sugar fac
tory in this city and their action was
generally approved at that time. 1t is
now up to the voters to say whether
they will stand by the aldermen in their
action. 1t should be understood that at
the time the appropriation was made
there was not time to submit the ques-
tion to the vote of the people. The
council lad to act promptly or the op-
portunity to have secured the sugar
factory would have been lost. AS it
was the preliminary arrangements took
SO much time that the work was de-
layed so that as good start on the work
of construction was not secured as hoped
for. THE TIMES looks upon the money
spent in securing the factory, the needed
acreage, etc, as the best investment the
city ever. made and is convinced that
time will prove this assertion true. Go
to the polls and vote for the loan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Our Poultry Breeders

The Michigan Poultry Breeder, pub
lished by George S. Barnes at Battle
Greek, and which should be taken by
every Michigan poultry breeder, has
the following to say concerning the
fowls exhibited at the recent state
show in Detroit by Owosso breeders:
w. p. Cramer showed the best White
Rocks in the class, and his first cockerel
and pullet were great birds. nN
VIM. Saver, Jr., made elegant show
ing OF Indian Games and Light Brahmas
and was fine winner. Both his
Brahmas and Games are much better
this season than ever before. They
were an extra choice lot.
w. s. Beebe came down with some of
his noted White Wyandottes. His first
cock was the best of his kind shown in
the state this season, and his first pen
was grand one; if anyone knows how
to get good ones each year it is Friend
Beebe.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

Have your job printing done at THE
TIMES Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Big Chance to Lose.

There is quite an agitation in several
places to induce local capitalists to open
up coal mines especially is this true
at Owosso, where paying mine might
be found The agitator should read a
recent statement of an official of one
of the Saginaw Valley mines saying
that one year ago coal was mined there
at an actual loss. Wait until next sum-
mer and the price of coal will no doubt
drop to a point where capital will hes
itate to take the risk necessary in open
ing mine. st. Charles Union.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Mr.. Edwards Spe axis.

Mr.. EDITOR:-I desire to state to the
readers of THE TIMES that the reason
for my being out of the coal business il
entirely due to the action taken by the
committee appointed by the council and
not to my being bought up by the coal
dealers of this city as has been reported
did procure coal and sell the same tc
the poor of the city, and in each instance
gave 1900 pounds for ton until the
committee directed me to quit the
business.
This statement is made to correct
false reports being circulated by those
who were opposed to my furnishing
coal at cost.
Respectfully,
FRED EDWARDS,
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

sibly stand for beets. Some of the fac
tories this year have been run at loss
Others have come out about even, but
very few if any, have made a profit"
The following items of interest are
from the Beet Sugar Gazette:
One of the best results of the estab-
lishment of the sugar factory at Alma,
Mich, is that it has interested the peo-
pie of that vicinity in good roads. A
plan is now before the city council to
make extensive improvements on the
main highways leading into the city.
A Beaver Dam schoolboy has found
out for himself that it pays to grow
beets. He planted patch Of three
fourths of an acre last season, and net
ted $51.46, after paying for his seed,
the use of seeder, and the cost of team
work. He did most of the wedding and
thinning himself.
The Holland Sugar Go. closed its 1902
O3 campaign January s. Had fairly
successful run. Tonnage was light;
sugar content fair. Owing to the wet
season, and the destruction of the tap
root, beets contained many side roots,
causing quite loss. Ground some,
thing over %, 600 tons of beets, getting
from them fair extraction. The farm
ers, generally, are satisfied, and expect
to continue the cultivation of the beet
crop, increasing their acreage. The tax
ing of acreage has just commenced.