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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
FRIENDLY LEAGUE
 MONTHLY GATHERING

Miss Ward. the president of the Friendly league, attended the month ly gathering in the school of house keeping last evening and many were the greetings she received, for it was the first time she had been out since her accident and she has been missed very much at the league. She said a few words to the girls, at the close of which she advised them: If you do break your wrist, break the left one" The superintendent announced that the aggregate attendance during Feb I'uary was 2,4O2, and spoke of the new classes starting in commercial and mandolin instruction. Some tally cards were then given out for 8 guess ing contest, the prize being won by Miss Lambert, after which followed a scene in which a group of girls visited the photographer and had their pie lures taken Miss Rocker followed with a monologue showing the inquis- itive mind of the average small boy. Then Miss Johnson, assisted by Miss Clark took charge of the table and explained some of the methods carried on in the school of housekeeping and proceeded to demonstrate the making Of peanut cookies. All were interest ed to hear the why's and wherefores of the preparation and after the cook ies had been served to all present many copied the receipt for future use. All visited the dining room, where the table was set for dinner. After a social time good-nights were exchanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
SCORED A HIT.
E. 5. 9 B. Association Appeared in
 Minstrelsy Last NiGht.

The members of the F. s. and B. as- sociat1on made their first appearances Ill mlnstrelsy at Leayenworth hall last night and scored q decided hit. It was good beginning and augurs we'll for the future. The hall was comfortably filled with people, who enjoyed the performance very much. The singing was excellent The soloists were III good voice and sang with pleasing ef- rect. Among the songs which met With much favor from the audience were Tn the Sweet Bye and Bye" lparody), by Leonard Asheim, and I'm On the Water Wagon lparody), by Joseph Lauber. The work of the chorus was especially fine Their singing was marked by well nigh per- feet blending of tone. The jokes were feature of the performance. The end men struck out right and left. They cared not where their blows struck. A number of well known local men were the subjects of much merry making upon their part, but they took 1t good natureGly.
 Samuel Chase filled the position of interlocutor in a satisfactory manner. The positions of tambos were well looked after by Leonard Asheim and Samson Holczer. while Arnold Pollak and Joe Lauber were the real stuff' as bones.
 The chorus consisted of Monroe Pol lak, John Newman, John Schrieber, Walter Pollak, Leslie Strauss, Louis Abel, William Bernhold, Julius Miller, Nathan Friedman, Ellis E. Jacobs, Harry Weinberg, Jack Friedman, Charles Fine
 The musical part of the performance was directed by Milton Well. who is deserving of much credit for the fine success of the minstrelsy. The pro- gram was as fellows:
 Opening chorus Spirit of '76"..
 ............ Entire company Any Rags" ....... Leslie Strauss My Palm Leaf Maid' Monroe Pollak
 In the Village by the Sea".
 ..... ............. John Newman I'm on the Water Wagon. ....
 ........... -....... Joseph Lauber The Girl of My Dreams'.
 ....-.. .......... Ellis E. Jacobs Tn the Sweet Bye and Bye"
 ............ Leonard Asneim Under the Mistletoe Bough".
 Samson HolcZer Vacation Time for Coons".
 ........ Arnold Pollak Closing chorus" soldiers".
 .......- ....-..... Entire company
 After the performance dancing was enjoyed. Music was furnished by Faulmann's orchestra. The magnif- cent success of the minstrel show and dance was due in large part to the work of the following committee: Ellis E. Jacobs, chairman; Harry c. Weinberg, Arnold Pollak. Julius Mil Ter, Samson Holczer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
BEN HUR COMING.
Will Shortly Fill An Engagement at
 Poli's Theater.

Klaw and Erlanger, who are solely responsible for the most gigantic stage offerings the American public has ever enjoyed, reached the zenith of their success q short while ago through an engagement of one of their attractions in San Francisco That of fering was Ben Hur,'' which is scheduled to fill an engagement in this city very soon. Ben Hur'' filled four weeks engagement in San Francisco, and it was not presented in any other city in the state of Cali fornia. / Excursions were arranged from all over that state and nearly a thousand people paid $2O apiece to journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco to witness it. The receipts of the engagement amounted to over $12O,O0O. These figures would be "a credit to the Barnum or Ringing cir GUS. and when taken into consideration for theatre offering, 1t is easy to un- derstand a remark made by KlaW and Erlanger, that they would not be equalled for many years to come, was Justified. When "Ben Hur'' is pre- scented in this city excursions will be run from all points within a radius of 100 miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
ENTERTAINMENT AT
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A very enjoyable entertainment was held in the parlors of the Second Congregational church last night. It was in the nature of a reception ten- dered by the senior members of the Sunday school to the other branches of the department and it also took the form of a farewell entertainment in honor of the Rev Louis H. Holden. su' perintendent of the Sunday school, who will shortly leave Waterbury to assume the passionate of church in Utica, N Y.
 The opening numbers were selec- stions by the orchestra of the school under the direction Of the Rev Mir Holden. Several selections were fine ly rendered by the Mems Musical as sociation of St Johns church Ed ward J. Sanger, bass soloist, sang very pleasingly and effectively. The songs were ably directed by Choir master W. H. Minor. George Tomp kins scored a big hit with his violin selections.
 After the entertainment refreshments were served. The affair. was success fully managed by Mrs M. J. Fogg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

-Piccolo's Liliputian Midgets made a tour of inspection of the Hellmdnn brewery and cold storage ice plant.
 Mrs Stephen Brady of Hartford and Miss Della Begley of New Britain were visiting friends in this secton yesterday.
 The condition of David Taylor of Bank street, who has been ill at the hospital for some time. is steadily inn proving.
 You do need a spring tonic, We know, but why pay dollar or dollar and half for a bottle of medicine when you can call at the old reliable Walkers drug store and invest lo cents in sulphur and cream of tartar, which will brace you right up and pre- pare you for the ensuing hot weather! Nuff ced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
K. OF C. MEETING.
To Get Up Enthusiasm for the Biz
 Union Fair.

The big open meeting of local Knights of Columbus and their friends that has been arranged for Sunday evening is designed for the purpose of arousing enthusiasm among the in- dividual Knights for the coming union fair that is to be held in City hall dur ing Easter week, April 4-9 It is felt that, if the aim of the committee to raise $15,OOO is to be realized, the in dividual members of the councils must take hold and work more actively than they have yet been doing in the sale of combination books. The prin- cipal results are. of course looked for from the sale of these books, and it is thought that, if local Knights all take a hand, 10000 of these books can cas- fly be sold in Waterbury and vicinity Hence the open meeting, on Sunday evening. but it is intended to vary the serious part of this meeting with a concert program and other enjoyable features.
 The combination books. emitting as they do purchasers to share in the distribution of $1,5O0 in cash prizes, offer an attractive investment for the local public. Of this $1,500 there is $1.O0O in gold offered as 8 capital prize, the same being now on, exhibf- tion in the window of Strobe1's jew elry store. But one person, of course, can capture this prize, but any pur- chaser of Ia book costing but one doi- lar may be the lucky one to capture it. And then. besides, these books are sharers in about twenty addi tionaI cash. prizes. Knights offering combination books for sale, therefore, are submitting good business propo- SitiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
LADIES :!
THE OLD HUMBUG,

Winter, still eprsists in remaining in the lap of Spring, who would shake him off if she could. The nights and mornings are damp and cold, even if the middle Of the day is warm. Pneu- monia turks in the air. If your kitchen fire deadens near evening, or if your parlor stove fire goes out, noth- ing will enliven the fire or kindle quicker and dry up the house like BROWNS QUICKFIRE CHARCOAL (always made by the American Char coal Co). Don't be imposed upon. Buy the with the black disc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
t LIZARD AT MANITOBA.

Winnipeg, Man, March 25.-A fierce blizzard is raging throughout Manitoba and the northwest. The snow is driven by high northeast wind and trails are in bad shape. Railways are also blocked. The Canadian Pacific trains are late and branch lines are showed up. The assize court at Brandon was postponed until the weather moderates. TWO Canadian Pacific trains collided in the Brandon yards during the storm. badly damaging both engiues and wrecking number of cars. No one was killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
CARL SCHUMANN DEAD.

Berlin, March 25.-Prof Carl Schu- mann. curator of the Royal Botanical museum. is dead. With the exception of the aged Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. no one probably had so comprehensive a knowledge of Towering plants as he. Prof Schumann made large contribu- tions to the Flora Brasiliensis, edited by Eichler; had worked up the flora of Kaiser Wilhelm's land, and had stud jed deeply in tropical Africa. He was not yet 30 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
BEEF LUGGERs STRIKE.

Chicago, March 25.-Several hundred beef luggers and pork butchers at the Union stock yards have gone on strike. The 1uggers demand that one of their comrades be reinstated, and the pork butchers demand overtime pay, which they say has been with held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
ANOTHER WINNER.

Our Cough Cure is winner; our Corn Cure is an acknowledged win- her; but our Dyspepsia Tablet is king of all. A tablet at meal time makes eating a genuine pleasure for the poor dyspeptic; Soc box. Fitzpatrick Pharmacy, corner East Main and Wall streets. Telephone 63-4,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25

100 yards spool Silk. black only, value Sc spool, for this sale
 7c. for 25c Auto Bags, black or colored, regu- lar price 25c, for this sale 19c SPECIALS IN DRESS GOODS DE-
 APARTMENT. .t.. Shirt Waist Suitings of the follow ing fabrics: 4O-in mohair bril- liantine in blue and black; 4O-in batiste yelling in full line of colors; 4O-in granite cloth in spring shades; 40-in fancy mo- hair brilliantine in vesting ef- feet; 4O-in Scotch mixtures in select colors; these goods sold for as high as 69c yard,e sale price 49c yd See display in north window. Several styles in batiste and con tile Corsets, with and without hose supporters, Saturday 60c The "Juno" Corset, dip hip, with silk hose supporters attached, Saturday $1.O0 The F. P. Abdominal Corsets, elastic lacing on hip, 8 perfect corset for large figures, Satur- day $1.25 The e. B. a la Sprite Corset in batiste and contille. a corset that produces perfect carriage, Sat urday $1.5O-$2.5O Boys and Girls Corset Waists,
 double strapped seams, Satur-
 day 15c
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Sets of Underwear, pieces all to
 match, trimmed with dainty lace
 and ribbon, Saturday $6.50 to $12.50 Nainsook Chemise, with skirt and
 yoke, lace and ribbon trimmed,
 Saturday $1.25 SHOE DEPARTMENT. As usual, our line of Easter Foot wear is the most complete in the city. Ladies' tan. Russia calf lace Shoes or in patent colt button and lace, also in fine dongola kid and welted soles or turned soles if
 desired, all the newest creations
 direct from Lynn, special $29S Ladies' tan Russia calf button Ox- fords, or in lace, also in patent colt and fine dongola lace and but ton shoes, with hand welted soles,
 line to please the most fas- tid1ous, special SPAS Ladies' Russia calf Butcher OK. lords with large ribbon tie, pa tent colt, button and lace Ox- lords, with dull tops and don- | gola kid lace and button Oxfords, with flexible soles, special $1.9S GLOVE DEPARTMENT, Women's 3-clasp glace Gloves. se- lected skins. in mode. fawn, | gray, champagne, white and | black, for Saturday $1OO pair Women's fine suede Gloves, Paris point stitching, beautiful new
 shades, for Saturday $1.00 Mems Walking Gloves, pique seams, l gusseted fingers, English tan shades for Saturday S1.OO Mems fine suede Gloves, Paris point back, in gray shades, for
 Saturday S1.37 ] Boys and Misses Kid Gloves, new spring shades, for Saturday 9Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
GUEST OF HONOR.

Seoul Thursday, March 24.-Marquis Ito was the guest of honor at lunch con given to-day by the British min- ister resident, J. N. Jordon, and the British colony,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-25
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Sets of Underwear, pieces all to
 match, trimmed with dainty lace
 and ribbon, Saturday $6.5O to $12.50 Nainsook Chemise, with skirt and
 yoke, lace and ribbon trimmed,
 Saturday $1.25
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
Trevor.

The atmosphere of our town has
been cloudy for some time, but has
cleared somewhat; hope it is sign of
rain.
The hotel, John Mertz and Geo.
Booth s houses have been treated to a
new coat of paint. Geo, Patrick's
house is getting the first installment.
Miss Blanche Patrick only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Patrick of
this place, and William Kruckman of
Rockford, ILL.,, were married at the
Kenosha M. E. parsonage Wednes-
day, June 18th. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
Dave Rea, Fargo, Oak, came Fri
day for short stay at John Pitchers,
his wife and children returning with
him.
Mrs. Mary Betz and little son from
Minneapolis are visiting her parents
Dan Stewart and wife.
VIM. Taylor and wife we're Antioch
visitors Sunday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
OUR
! COUNTRY y
/ CORES PONDENCE
Pleasant Prairie.

The church was crowded to it's
utmost capacity on last Sunday morn
ing at the Chi1dren's Day exercises.
The program was pleasing and we'll
rendered. The two solos rendered by
Miss Lillian Pascha1, of New York,
added greatly to the program.
John Anderson spent Saturday and
Sunday in Chicago.
Rev. and Mrs. Williams and two
children are spending this week at
Fort Atkinson.
Miss Lulu Rowbottom, of Bristol,
was guest at the home of Fred Bar
ter on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Cook, of Kenosha,
were guests at the home of M. H.
Lieber on Sunday.
The berry season is on at the
Prairie, and our local fruit growers
are putting fine berries in the market.
Miss Ida Bitch, of Milwaukee, is a
guest ALTERED Barter's.
Mrs. Row1ey, of New York, is a
guest at the home of her brother, O.
O. Fox.
Mrs. Earl King and daughter, Mar
jorie, left on Tuesday morning for an
extended visit at Mrs. Kings former
home, Sheboygan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Grow, Clark Hunt
and Miss Belle Hunt we're among the
excursionists to Lake Geneva on Sat
urday.
Mr.. T. Barry, powder foreman at
the Latin, Rand plant is spending
two weeks at his former home in
White Plain, Penn.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
Chicago Milwaukee & ST. Paul Conf
pany Backing New Road Being
Built North From Waukegan.
OF COMPANY IN CHARGE
New Road lis Being Built to Give st. Paul
Connections In Zion City-To be Ex-
tended North to Kenosha Later.

The secret in .connectionsw the
second electric railway that is being
planned between Waukegan and Zion
covered that the road issbeing built
by the Chicago Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway company.
For some time it. had been in
timated that the big corporation was
interested in the road but this fact
has been made doub1y sure by the fact
that the road is being graded by the
construction crew Of the company.
st. Paul engines are pulling the work
trains to and from the new line and
ST. Paul engineers are directing the
work of making the grades and laying
the rails. While it has been given
out that the line wasI to be an cleo
trio line, it is being built in such a
manner that it can be used either as
an electric or steam road. The road
runs from North Chicago to Zion City
and will be connected with the
st. Paul system by a spur track run
ming out west from North Chicago.
The main object in building the
road is to give sthe St. Paul company
an entrance to Zion City, Waukegan
and Kenosha, and while the plans for
the extension of the road to Kenosha
have not been made public, some of
the men who are directing the work
on the road stated yesterday that it
was the plan of the company to ex-
tend the ira cks to Kenosha during the
present year.
It is understood that DR.. Dowie and
his people were fully acquainted with
the owners of.the proposed road when
the right of way through Zion City
was secured and ssssthat Dowie was
anxious to welcome competition to the
city.
The road is being built with all the
requirements of steam road and a
perfect grade is being established.
In connection with thesroad there is
none of the superficial workSso com
mon in the building of electric Zines,
but the tracks are being put down to
stay and there is no doubt but that St.
Paul trains will be running over them
as soon as the tracks are completed.
Of course, it may be years before the
line can be continued to Kenosha and
should the St. Paul road decide to
enter this city the old agreement with
the -Westerns will shave to be
broken.
For years the old story of the Wes-
tern road seeking Kenosha has been
told and reto1d, but it appears that
there is some truth in.theEsstory that
is now going the rounds for it is, GER
tain that the road will be doing bust
ness in Zion within the next few
months.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
CAPTURE OF A POTTER
Demanded $4,000 for Revelation Thas
Was to Have Saved a Train from
Defamation.
Destruction.


New York, June pa man alleged
TO have demanded $4,000 from Presi-
dent Mellen, of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad in return
for which he is said to have promised
to reveal a plot for wrecking the spe-
cial train which bore the Connecticut
delegation to the Chicago convention,
has been arrested at Tunkhannock, Pa.
He gave the name Of NJ J. Sullivan.
Last Thursday President Mellen re-
celVed an anonymous letter declaring
that train wreckers had formed 6 plot
to wreck the special train which left
Boston Saturday morning.
AS other threatening letters had been
received, it was determined to make
an effort to apprehend the writer, who
stipulated that the money should be
sent by mail to Tunkhannock. A tele-
gram was sent to Sullivan He called
at the postoff1ce and after cashing a
money order for $40 was arrested. Sui
Ivan is said to have told the detectives
he was from New Haven and that he
was perfectly familiar with the trains
on President Mellen's road
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
wheatland.

F. Ward is building a Kitchen for
Tom Pennefeather. 81
J. p. Quirk was Burlington caller
Saturday.
Matt LEM. is going to build an adj
dition to his barn.
Mrs. Ben Leach and Katie Luke
called on Mrs. Joe Quirk Saturday
evening.
Ben Richter returned Wednesday
from trip to Oklahoma.
Mrs. Peter Sch1ax and son, of Will
mot, Miss Paul and Miss Toe11e, of
Kansas City, were the guests of Rose
Richter Thursday.
Mrs. J. P. Quirk entertained her
cousin from Chicago the past week.
Mrs. Achtenberg, of Trevor, was
the guest of her sisters, the Misses
Hardness this week.
Arthur Pierce left for Fond du Lac
evening.
Mr.. Murphy, of Chicago, is here
looking after his farm.
James Rafferty,, of Brighton, is
under the care of DR.. w. A. Prouty,
of Burlington.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-06-23
Gentleman Horse Thief" Sent to
Waupun From KenOsha Has Little
Liberty on His Release.
He MUST STAND TRIAL IN IOWA
Downs. Famous AS a Horse Thief. Spent
His Three Years In Prison and May
Spend Many More.

George r. Downs, known as the
gentleman horse thief" who was
sent to State Prison at Waupun from
this city three years ago, has been
released, but his release gave him
only few minutes of liberty, for
when the prison door swung out to
allow him to leave the Wisconsin
State Prison he was immediately ar
rested by the sheriff fromsLee.county,
Iowa, and taken to Keokuk, Iowa,
where he is now being held to stand
trial.
The career of Downs is filled with
romance and it is one of the most re-
markable ever brought to light by the
officials of this county. Downs was
arrested some three years"ago in a
small town in Illinois. He was;want-
ed in several places but week before
he had been accused of stealing a
horse and buggy from a man in Pleas
ant Prairie. AS the Kenosha officials
had clear case against him he'was
turned over to Officer Joseph c. New
house and brought back to Kenosha.
He pleaded guilty to the charge in the
Circuit Court and was sentenced to
spend three years in the State Prison.
Up to the time of his re1easesa few
days ago he had been model pris-
oner and had declared that,when he
got out of prison he would lead a new
life.
Downs led double 1ifesfor years.
It is alleged that his home in Oak
Park was a home of refinement, but
away from his home it was learned
that he was the leader of "a daring
band of horse thieves.
The officers declared that the name
Clowns" was an assumed one and
that should his real name havesbeen
given out it would have created a
great sensation.
After the arrest of Downs he heard
nothing from his wife and children,
and it is alleged that he was SEN
fenced without the fact ever becom-
ing known to the people with whom
he mingled in Oak Park and to them
1T has always been known as a myster-
ious disappearance.
At the time that Downs was brought
to Kenosha it is claimed that he was
wanted by the sheriff from thirty diff
ferent counties in the states of I'LL
nois, Wisconsin and Iowa, and it was
claimed that he had directed the
movements of one of the most daring
bands of horse thieves ever known in
the northwest. Since the conviction
of Downs here, it is claimed that the
officials of Lee county have discovered
evidence which will convict Downs of
half dozen similar crimes in that
county.