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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-15
THE GREAT OPERATE BURLESQUE
THE WIZARD OF THE NILE"
TONIGHT

The theater going public of Wichita
will he more than pleased to learn that
at last Manager Martling has secured the
greatest Of ali comic opera successes
The Wizard Of the Nile" which has run
successfully for the past five years to
tremendous crowds through the United
States and Canada. But this will mark
the first visit to this city of this mag
nificent production with all its beautiful
scenery, gorgeous costumes and brilliant
cast. One of the big features of this
production is the trick alligator which is
carried by the company. The Wizard
of the Nile is without doubt the great
est comic opera success on record. having
a run of year in New York, six weeks
in Philadelphia ten weeks in Chicago, ten
weeks in Boston and long runs in St.
Louis. Cleveland, Pittsburg and other
large cities. The coming here of this
opera has been long looked for event,
and there is no doubt whatever that the
opera house will not be large enough
to hold the crowd that will rush TO see
the great Wizard that made Frank
Daniels.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-15

one of the best attractions 70 be aeen
here during the present season is due on
Thursday. January u when Arthur e.
Aiston's excellent company viii be- seen
IN At the Old Crossro Il Is a
comedy drama. the story containing love
psthos and comedy skillfully blended
The scenee are laid in and around
Natehez. Miss. IL has been presented in
all the larger cities OF the country from
coast to coast and has beer grea; sue
cess II every section OF the country. Al
though the PLAY las: season made pro-
uourced hit everywhere. Manager ASTON.
who always gives his patrons tie best
of every thing has added - special
and m extra feature tire American
Fo.r Q--artet.e. which has been one =
The most expensive keailluers s. valsae-
VILE for tNe last Four 90 Eve years. Sesfs
win zo on sale ~ Howe's Jew@Irt store
- Mept,sto which has given BIN world
,io-< are that there wfn - a lir-iy an
tor them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-15

THE CONNECTS DAUGHTER
No melodrama of late years has met
with such phenomenal success and I'M
bounded praise from patrons and press
alike, as The Convicts Daughter"
Young and old. people of all conditions
and classes and all localities. flock TO
see this pretty little play season after
season. with the same enthusiasm.
Manager Martling announces the ap-
pearance OF THE Convicts Daughter at
the Crawford Tuesday, January 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-15

There has been from time TO time many
such expressions as. laugh and grow
fat" laugh and be merry etc, but
that noted writer and philosopher. Ella
Wheeler Wilcox. very truly stated that:
Laugh and the World Laughs With
You. etc. Any one DESTROYS of taking
advantage of this last phraseology should
not miss attending the performance OF
Blondell and Fennessy's famous Kat
zenjammer Kids Company that is to
appear at Crawford "Wednesday. January
20 Popular prices will prevail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-15
JOSH sPRUCEBY.

At the Crawford Saturday. matinee
and night. One of the novel advertising
devices used by the Uncle Josh
Spruceby' company to attract attention
is the daily parade of the Hayseed
Band" The band itself while Of much
better calibre than the usual travelling
organization. has its members attired. as
the title indicates. in the usual charac-
teristic dress of the New England rustic.
Some dressed in their best on circus
day" while some attired IN stoga boots
and jeans appear fresh from chores
With Uncle Josh himself il the lead.
umbrella and carpet sack IN hand. they
parade the principal streets and give
concert Of choice selections The parade
takes place at noon
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Y Charlotte Russe, Assorted Cake.
 Persian Dates, Assorted Nuts, R. Raisins, Layer Figs. Bananas, Peaches, Plums, Oranges.
 Crackers: Soda, Water, Saltine, s. g@- Graham Waters. Y Cheese: American, Edam, Roquefort,
 Neufchatel. < Coffee.
 The return trip was made by a more direct route, and more desirable it seemed, past the Wakeman place, the road coming on to the main highway north and south at John Slattery's corner. From here it is less than two miles to Sherman Center, where with regret we bade good.by to our con- panion, MT Briggs. Good company goes a long ways in adding to the pleasure of an excursion, and all three gentlemen, in parting, voted it one of the pleasantest and most restful trips they had ever enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs R. H. Smith, who has been with her daughter, Miss Sarah R., in Litch- field since June, has been in Water bury, this week, to arrange for the in- valid's trip to an ocean beach during the last three weeks of August, before she goes to Mrs Palmer in Torrington for the winter. Sadie is much better,
 though still unable to walk much, and is most pleasantly situated on the Mil
 ton road west of Litchfeld, at Miss Dora l.. Stoddard S.-[Thomaston Ex- press.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05
BIG STORE ALTERATION.
NEW HAVEN CONCERN TO HAVl
 MAGNIFICENT BUILDING.

The extensive alterations at the Charles MonSOn Co. s large store, New Haven, which were begun about a month ago, are progressing rapidly, and when finished will form a complete transformation in the front part of the building, while also there will be many interior alterations which will make the store one of the finest dry goods headquarters in the state. The alterations to the front will include
 new and enlarged plate glass windows with 8 handsome triple doorway en- trance. The entrances will be flush with the front of the building. The present elevator, which has been found too small for the firms growing busi- ness, will be removed and replaced by 8 large and modern carrier, which will be fitted with all the latest appliances for speed and safety. Another change will be the removal of the offices of the firm from the ground floor, where they are at present located, to the second floor of the building, where they will be easily accessible by the new elevator, which will also land customers at the firms magnificent cloak room, which
 will be on the same floor as the offices. The space occupied by the office on the first floor will be given over to the use
 of the departments. Other alterations which will tend to improve the store's already perfect service are contem- plated, and the whole interior will be repainted and decorated. It is ex- pected that the work will be finished by the end of August, so that every thing will be ready for the fall display of new goods early in September. The contractors for the work are the Sperry & Treat company. Charles Walker, a aimember of the firm, is en- toying a stay at the Newtown inn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05
OFFICER HARBRIDGE Ono of the Latest to Oec.are
 His Allegiance to MUNY0N'S PAW PAW Says 1t Cured Him of Dys- popSla and Other Stomach Trouble.

John Harbrdge is police officer in the Sixteenth District, Philadelphia, ev. erybody up that way knows him, and to most of them he is " Honest John;' any. thing he says is depended on. MT. liar. bridge has been taking Munyon's Paw Paw for dyspepsia and stomach trouble, and he says that it has cured him com pletely, and that he is now eating all he wants, without after-distress or discom- fort. Hesays Paw Paw is simply a won- der. MT. Harbridge's home is at 3912 War renstreet, and anyone can verify this state. ment that wishes to.
 Indigestion causes fretfulneas, irrita- bility, anxiety and despondency. All of which is grinding on the nerves and will wear away the nervous system just as . grindstone will wear away a piece of steel. Paw Paw feeds the blood and nervea It repairs and restores the tissues and as. sists nature in performing her natural functions. =
 Large bottles, $1. Paw Paw Laxative Pills. 25c. per bottle. At ell drueeista
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

A wind mill for pumping water into the water tank at Botsford Depot has just been erected near the tank and a long siding has just been completed between Botsford Depot and the high bridge on the New Haven branch to accommodate the long freight trains which are expected soon to go over this branch.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

A number of friends of MT and Mrs John L. Hughes gave them pleasant surprise at their home, last week Mon- day evening. The evening was passed very pleasantly in dancing and social intercourse. Refreshments were served.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs w. L. Allen and daughter, Hell en, who have been spending two months in Germany, sailed for home, Sunday, July 31, on the steamer Princess Alice" They hope to land in New York, August g.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Mamie Troy of South Norwalk, who was recent guest of MT and Mrs Martin Troy of Botsford, has gone tC Poughkeepsie, N. Y., to spend the re. mainder of her vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Benjamin Corning and children of the Glen spent few..days, last week at Botsford, the guests of MT and Mrs George o. Banks.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

William and Joseph Bradley of New York are spending their vacation with their parents, MT and Mrs Thomas J. Bradley, on Gas street.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Edward Long and MT Hawes o1 Bridgeport arrive on Thursday for a stay of several weeks at the pleasant
 home of Prof c. s. Platt on the Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

R. E. Boysvert, the genial and popu- lar operator at the Newtown railroad station, has bought the property sof Miss Aldis, next to the residence of $. K. TilsOn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

R. J. Patterson of Mile Hill is put. ting new sills under his barn besides making other extensive repairs.
 George A. Northrop has charge of the work
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Bruce Griffin and family and Mrs Sarah l.. Sears are at the Adirondack mountains for short stay.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

The Schumacher building at Sandy Hook is receiving a new dress of paint. Harry Madigan and workers are the artists.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

MrsC. D. Stillson of Hattertown vis- ited Mrs c. B. Taylor at Fairfield Beach, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Misses Maud and Mamie Murphy of Danbury are visiting their grand mother, Mrs John Blake, on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs P. Fl. Fennell and children of Brookfleld were guests, last Saturday, of Mrs FennellS father, Charles E.. Beers
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Leonard Kfndle and I. B. GOodsel] purchased some young stock of MI Vetie of Stepney, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

The painting and decorating in the offices of the Newtown Telephone Ex- change was done by Harry Madigan and men.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Fred Bassett enjoyed a few days at the shore, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

MT and Mrs w. A. Canfield spent
 Sunday in Long Hill, the guests of MT and Mrs c. G. DOWneS.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Martin Talty of Bridgeport spent Sunday here the guest of Thomas c. Keane on Gas street.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Gertrude Beehler of Stratford
 is spending week with MT and Mrs D. c. Beers at HillcreSt.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Charles E. Blackman of Palestine is working for the Smith Lumber Co.,, in Ridgefield.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Martin DOnOhue and children of New York are guests, this week, O1 Michael and John DOnOhue on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Kate Mullins of Bridgeport is
 with Mrs Martin Lynch of BOtsford Hill for weeks visit.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

MT and Mrs w. O. Shepard of Nau- gatuck spent few days the past week here, the guests of Mrs Mary Shepard.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Edward Clark of Hartford spent Sunday in town, the guest of his sister, | Mrs Leslie Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs H. 0. Plumb and Katherine and Helen Plumb returned from New Pres ton, Saturday, after stay of 10 days at the Wilson house, Lake Waramaug.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Annie Keating of Bridgeport was guest, last week, of her brother, John F. Keane. .-f
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

MT and Mrs M. J. Lynch of Walling-
 ford are visiting friends in Sandy Hook for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

MT and Mrs J. w. Lynch, Miss Mary Lynch and James Lynch, leave, Satur' day, for a weeks visit with friends in Hartford, Springfield and WeSttield.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Representative William H. Wakeley of SOuthbury called on friends in the Street, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

H. B. Coger was at West Cornwall,
 Monday, where he bought fine horse of M. G. Butler.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Charles Stegeman and Miss Lilli' Stegeman of Bridgeport have beer
 guests of MT and Mrs H. B. COger.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Oliver Northrop and daughter spent a few days at the beach, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Martin Troy and Mrs s. c. Cra- mer spent last Saturday with friends in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

The barn and outbuildings on Wes- ley Hayes summer place have received a new dress of paint. Harry Madigan was the artist.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Patrick Haugh of Waterbury passed Sunday with his brother and sister on Walnut Tree hill.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs David Northrop is taking com fort in her new invalid chair, purchased In Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Edward Patterson of Norwalk and MT and Mrs Nelson Taylor of New
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Charles G. Peck was in New York, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05
THOSE RECREATION TOURS.
IDEAL EXCURSIONS,

The Recreation Tourist Co.,, of New Haven, report that they are now book ing quite a number for their various personally conducted tours. Parties leaving in the pear future are: White Mountains, August 8; Catskin, Au- gust 8; Nova Scotia, August 20, and Block Island every Saturday. For tickets and further information call on Ticket Agent Lawrence Taylor, of the N. Y. N. Fl. & Fl. R. R.
 William c. Johnson went to Dalton, Mass, Saturday, to greet MT and Mrs E. L. Johnson, who were guests of their son, Lee M. Johnson, on the re- turn from their California trip. MT Johnson returned to Newtown, Sun day night.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Martin Troy spent Sunday il South Norwalk the guest of Mrs Mich ael Troy.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05
Miss Carrie Mum of Bridgeport has been the guest of Mrs Julia Griffin.
Austin Botsford, who was i'll, last week, is now able to be about.

Everett Tyler has gone to Ridgefield to work on a lumber job.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs John Sparklin of South Britain was guest, last week Thursday, of Miss Bernice Booth.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Milford spent Saturday and Sunday with L. S. Patterson at Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Annie B. Platt has been i'll at her home in Palestine.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Maud Ives of BOtsfOrd spent few days recently with MT and MT Lawrence Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Mrs Edward Clark of Hartford is with her daughters, Mrs Leslie Mich ols and Mrs John Beardsley, of Sandy Hook for a short stay.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Edith Botsford has visited friends at New London.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Edward Peeso has been decorating several rooms at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-08-05

Miss Lucy Wright.is spending few days at Petersham, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17

had set the true stone and delivered it to Mir. Nugent only yesterday. ,s
 My employer himself was a skilled workman, though not a good designer. and in the time that had elapsed between my handing him the ring and his trans ferring it to the owner he could have re- moved the stone and replaced 1t by 3.ss other. But such bold trick to succeed the imitation must be magnificently made, and the original diamond mYzt have been carefully measured.
 had never known that MT. Nugent kept any false gems about the place, and besides, was it likely that a man in his position would care to run so terrible a risk? Still, could not help remember ing how haggard and irritable he had been of late, and the keen interest that he took in the stock exchange intelh gence.
 As thus speculated on the astounding accusation MT. Nugent himself opend the door of the workroom, Did you hear anything of what passed in the next room ?" he questioned. I admitted that I had.
 ssOf course, I shall be triumphantly &C., l quilted" he answered, clearing his 1 throat huskily as he spoke. "StiIl, Mir. l Crampton can make things digagreeable. ! And, look here, Wade, haven't always been as frindly to you as might, but l can trust you You'll be an important 1 witness. Dowhat you can for me, for the \ girls sake"
 The words sounded strange, but was | given no time to answer for at that mo- l ment Mir Champion returned with two l Scotland Yard men. My employer was l given into custody and taken to the DO l lice station to be charged, the detectives | remaining to search the premises.
 Late in the evening they came to me in the workroom, and, holding out the ring, that had made for MT. Crampton, one of them said:
 This is your work, we understand. Is | that the stone you set7"
 I glanced at it, but only replied: ''1 don't call myself an expert in precious stones, and all can say is that this one precisely resembles in size, shape, and 1 appearance the one given me to set.
 While this statement was superaeciaI- Iy true, that one glance had been enough to show me that was not looking at the Crampton diamond.
 The detectives Left, saying that would have to tell all I knew in the witness box, and then, just as I was about to loch up the place for the night, Nell came in It was the first time she had let me sec her since her father had been taken away.
 The'face which thought the sweetest on earth was marble white, and there were dark shadows under her Iashes.
 There's something I must say tc you." she panted, something Eve beer wild to say all day Iesti 1t should be toc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
FOR. THE ] GIRLS SAKE
By FRANK THOMAS

8rT HE famous Crampton diamond 7 threw back the light from it's many facets. and strange, brilliant coIors shot from it's depths. It was the finest stone lI had ever seen in my life.
 I was particularly pleased with my de- sign for the setting. No other hand had Touched it, and I felt that the frame, so { ko speak. was worthy of the picture.
 The ring, now that it was finished, was int even to adorn the hand of Gwendolen Forrest, the beauty and heiress of the Beason But I did not envy young MT. Grampton his 1ancee; in my own Nell II had girl as good and as pretty as any An the land,
 was about to take the ring to Mir. |Nugent when Nell herself ran in. She sfwas my employers daughter. and his pri- 8vate house was upstairs over the large showroom in Clifford street. It was |against all custom for Nell to come down 1to my workshop, for her father disap- proved our engagement But to-day she had not been able to resist the tempta- Htfon of having a peep at the Crampton diamond.
 Just as she had slipped 1t on her finger and was dancing about, twisting her Ahand that the marvellous stone might catch the light, the door opened and MT. Nugent entered. I prepared to defend fNeIl from harsh reprimand, but none came. He father appeared oddly preoc- hcupied, merely took the ring from her, examinedit earnestly, and, snapping the Hid of the case down upon 1t, placed it in sG1lis pocket and walked away.
 Next day I was sitting at work when i I saw a hanson drive up, and MT. Cramp- iston jump out He came hastily into the Showroom. which adjoined the one where was sitting, and where MT. Nugent was
 Scoundrel!" heard him say, and eouId scarcely believe my ears. "You Thought to fool me easily by false atone, but am as good judge of jew feIs as you gre. You are thief, sir! What have you done with the diamond D intFusted to you?"
 Mfr. Nugent answered ina lower voice. What he said could not have made any great impression upon MT. Crampton,
 However, for he impatiently interrupted, kand at last an ominous threat concerning 1.-the police" reached my ears.
 I sat still. understood well that MT. Crampton had deliberately accused my empIoyer of trying to palm of upon him ar limitation diamond, yet Itlznew thai
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
CUBAN HURRICANE.
worst storm of a Decade Reported
 Ecrn..a snr.4an a.es

Worst storm of Decade Reported
 From Santiago, Cuba.
 SANTIAGO, Cuba, June IT. - The worst storm of decade began Friday and eliminated Monday night in four teen inches of rain which fell in five hours, accompanied by hurricane.
 The lower village of Ell Cobre has been destroyed.
 Forty-five persons are known to be dead, and scores are missing Bodies are floating in the Cobre river.
 Twenty bodies have been recovered by boats patrolling the bay
 All the bridges on the Cobre railway are out, and many bridges have been lost on the Cuba railway.
 A train which left Havana on Satur- day is held between washouts forty miles inland
 A relief train bringing mail and pas sengers was wrecked at Moron. The fireman and mail agent were killed, and two of the employees were in jured.
 The mines at Daiquiri are crippled, and six of the employees have been drowned.
 The c1ty's property loss is enormous. All telegraph and cable lines are dis abled
 Twenty-Five lives have been lost in the village of Fl Cobre, where numer- 0us houses have been washed away. The streets of Santiago and many buildings have been badly damaged, and there have been immense losses in. the country districts. The Cauto river has overfowed, and the roads are inn passable.
 The most severe storm on record has swept over Guantanamo. At 4 a. m. the Guaso Bano and Jaibo riv- CTS were all out of their banks and sweeping the country, causing great loss of life and property.
 The steamer Tomas Brooks. plying between Haiti and Santiago, is report ed lost
 Business is almost paralyzed.