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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
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LAWRENCE. Mss. May q. = George Kahil. salem George snd Boris Andops. three young syrisns. were drowned In the Merrimsc river while canoeing. They rere Inexperienced in she handling of the euft snd cspsI,ed In mIdstresm. No ope was near the srene Of the socident to help them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
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THE HAGUE. Msy 2i.-Ir e rrrsrd- ed here ss prsrt;csIlv sssured thst the s-rond international pesce caaference viIi he postponed until the ed of May. 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
New Arrivals in WOmen'S and Mems walking Skirts.
N0bby Styles, Stylish Checks, OverpIaidS
 and Mixtures.

N sl - z 5 . Stylish Walking Skirts of black and blue Pan- anna. cut circular with bias folds. panel front and back. Price. ...,.,...... ................ s495 Walking Skirts of fancy grey mixtures, small and large checks in light and dark shades. cir cular and section plaited styles Prices, s495, s575 and se75.
 Walking Skirts of black and blue Panama. new circular founee and panel plated styles. Prices .................. x675 S7.9J $S.95, S9.aJ Blue and black Sicilian Walking Skirts. new cir cuar model, also gored and plated styles Prices ............ s4.95. $5.75. s675 795, Ss.p5 Walking Skirts and grey nansook mixtures and fancy checks. beautifully tailored. box plalt- ed styles. Prices ..... $I.95. -Ss.95 S905 x11 T5 Walking and Dress Skirts of cream and pure white Panamase ecGns yelling Sician circular model with bias stitched fods also circular paited and panel paited models Prices s495 s5.75 S6.7o, sI95, sa75, slo75. Noie walking, and Dress Skirts with or without silk drop skirt. handsome designs in circular and fancy plated models in blue black and white. Prices ..s9s5, sl1.75 s1495, SIG 75. sIs.75 Black taffeta Walking Skirts. circular or plaited models, newest designs Prices sae5, sIi7s. I4s5. s16.75. Si0.I5. Butterfly and sunbur.t Walking skirts of fancy black and white check scilian. Price -. sea5. Butterfly and sunburst Walking skirts of Nuns yelling Scilian and taffeta in black and white black grey and white. Prices ss.T5 s915 s1I75 i4a5. s1675 and esls75 s7tis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
LssEssORs NOTICE.

The Assessors Of the City of Ws- terbury vtlI be in session from Iure i1. 1ses. to JsIy |. 1sos Hours. . fo i1 e n. to 5 D m- and : to 6 D m. fo receive lists of sIl persors lisbhe fo pay tsxe< ia said city All prpPerty to bs Iisfed e fsn valve
 GEORGE f. JENKs.
 WILLIAM E. BEECHER. MARTIN q NEvOY.
 s-si-1 Ae>nssnL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

FOUND-rhe place to get pure lieaors at the lowest prices in the city. We don't pretend to underbid others. but for frst-cIass goods ws defy competition. Morris N. Olan- oa, II Grand s;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-A one family cottage on
 Manhan ct of rooms and laundry, all Improvements, for. s2.400. In- quire of J. W. Gaffney, 76 Center st. or 427 E. Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

FOR RENT-Two large unfurnished rooms, $2 per week. to right party; first floor, west side, 358 West Main st. 5-21-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
CARPETS MADE. LAIDI and LINED FREE
 THIS WEEK. {
CARPET and RUG SALE THIS
 WEEK.

 shave happyn mo worth Why 10 oyou? 4 { x 2 tl There's an tasteful prices bargain o e ery women3
  goodch fyo ocome for them. , ' MY E ..3s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

H. c. MULvILLE-Scientinc mani curing. face massage. scalp treat ment and shampooing. Room 10 Odd Fellows block. 36 North Main st. Tel 23l-4. 5-5-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

WANTED-All those who want to enjoy the best dinner for 20c in the city to call and see me at my new quarters. Quick lunch at all hours. Avery's. 445 West Main ct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
Miscellaneous.

watch, with initials M K" between Ayers st and Convent de Notre Dame. Reward If returned to Democrat ofice. 5-1s-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

ADEL sTICKEIIs. furniture and pi- ano moving. TO South Main ct. or telephone so3-s. Sackett Auction Co. ordeis received day or night.
 f-s-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

WANTED-Pupils, class of six. to learn nice paying business; branch es taught reasonably. $5 up; day or evening class. Call soon. Removed to No 68 Center st. Madam Frances Murray. Telephone 205-9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

WANTED = Everywhere; energetic workers to distribute circulars, samples. advertising matter, tack signs, etc. Good pay. Cooperative Adv Co. New York. 4-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21

TO RENT-Five rooms, all improve ments. Inquire 6s0 East Main st.
 5-21-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-21
TO RENT
{ WANTED

.WANTED-Woman 3S or 40 years
 old. to do general hoIsework. One
 who will be kind to children. Must < be Catholic. Address Housekeeper, S Democrat office. 5-19-3
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

miles, sixty feet in depth. This body
OF water is made possible only by the
construction of the largest artificial
embankment of earth in the United
States. 1t is a trifle over mile in
length, 100 feet high and twenty feet
wide at the top, which is riprapped
with Back hills granite. Hundreds Of
woll:n!ea are employed daily on this
great project, and the government en-
ginccrs estimate it will require a year
or two to complete the work.
These two great irrigation land
propositions are subject to homestead
entry under the terms of the home
stead law The land will be paid for
in ten annual installments of 1920
each. The first payment is made after
the first crop is harvested, and the re-
mailins payments are to be made
yearly. 1t is estimated that these ir-
rigates! lands sold on these easy pay
ment; will at once become worth all
the My from $40 to $40 per acre.
One great point in favor of the Belle
Fonrelle lands is ~" fact that there
is; already cst........s' ed j, great local
market for iarnl prouuc:s almost at
TIC G,J.. Il, TIE t.,i.',.ur in he Black
Hills mineral district. Deadwood and
Lead, only four miles apart, have the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
The Treble Clef held it's an

The Treble Clef held its an
nual election of officers yester-
day afternoon. The Clef be-
gins the ninth years work
with the following officers:
Mrs. r. G. Hills, president
and director.
Mrs. lessee Brandriff, vice
president.
Mrs. A. ii. Sniff, secretary.
Mrs. Geo. Kellogg, treasurer.
Miss Heron, accompanist.
Mrs. Guy Smith, assistant ac-
companist.
Mrs. spafard, asst. director.
Mrs. Robert Harvey, Mrs. j
M. Williams, program commit
tee.
On April II, the club will
give "The Lady of Shalott,
assisted by Mrs. Hyps, of
Council Bluffs.
Shelton & Wehrli are saving
the timbers for the dredge car
penters. Things are now as
Stunning tangible shape and
we hope work will soon be
started on the ditch.
A fire alarm was turned in
at 1890 a. m. this morning and
the department responded and
laid hose to Joe's fruit
stand, but no water turned on.
The fire originated from his eli
gar lighter and spread to a
counter but was extinguished
before any damage was done.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

wishes 10 ears 70 in ti,@ ipN,iei' bus.
i.esS. l.e i.ii4io. ..i%si a: slHt9 wtfc
la;i;lsepl 49, EcAr iie'il The sf:t",
ealNel 4 $ll.43@,eGa. Wlliei IS another
eeet.l,,fiian NGiAy Oi .8eie Six MI
lion - r. Ma 81 ef w58 Was mar
s,etcd ilsr yoar lrYn ti.e hsfS,s OF
b.ap ;aq. ~ a. tie nsitlil!oiis
si'l il ~ laHf THIS great won
GeiiaieI ni ie'r t.r S. t;;ss iron, caIl
ara precious nrtai deposits are found
4. liag;i:s gi"lMiiiics and mined cheap
Il. c.3e 81 H. finest groups of hot
nincr@l Wiss 70 he found in the
world IS 10 H'c,l Rear 'ilcrmopolis, at
tic M9ttlicasteln corner of the reserva-
ton
II NNoiaiug wcr" nothing but a bar
ren v.ista il Nniill still he known To
the civilized world through the WON
dcr!and ii the Garth the Yellowstone
rational park. He scenic wonders OF
this great geological enigma are mo-
where repeated in nature. which gives
th" Yellowstone park an Individuality
that max S ii stand out prominently
far beyond i5gt,ii,4g offered elsewhere
10 tic vo IS army OF sight secrs.
Its wonderful cplorin@s and shadings
are beyond 'ie Apiiun. and the artist
hoes moi ike who can truthfully por-
tray on canvas the beauties of this
worlds Wonderland
Vas: Country Ia he Developed.
y vast territory rs rich in mineral
deposits and agricultural requisites re
iifills to be explored on its onward
march to the Pacific rs WAS found in
the early history OF Illinois. Iowa,
Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
AS this article goeS To press eighty
pound steel rails are hein% spiked to
the cedar ties along The right Of Way
which extends The Wyoming and
northwestern from Casper TO Lander.
~ distance of 1.5 miles. which links
Chicago and the great commercial
points along the big Chicago North
western system with another great
land proposition This new extension
will land passengers directly ON the
Shoshone Indian reservation. which
the government opens TO settlers June
10. 1906.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Church Election.

At the annual election of of
ficers of the Christian Chu rch
in this city, held at thurch last
night, the following were cleo
ted:
G. p. johnson,
P 2. B. Ssz Hasay' Troste eS.
A. Bessire, Chairman.
Frank Walker, Secretary.
j. Haugh, Treasurer.
Regular meetings on the first
Monday evening in each month.
Yesterday witnessed the
downfall of Alexander Dowie,
the ruler of Zion. He was de-
posed as prophet Of the church
and all the property he owned
in the city of Zion was decided
to one of the elders of the
church. The only wonder is
that a fake like him should last
as long as he did.
Miss Sadie Briggs enter
tanned a number of her girl
friends last evening in honor of
Miss Anna Pagenstecher Of
Council Bluffs. The evening
wrs enjoyably passed and those
present report "just a lovely
time"
Mrs. j. L. Brunair and child
rem of Jefferson, S. D. are visi-
ting her parents Mr.. ard Mrs.
w. H. Bradley and other rela-
tives for a few weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
At the cemetery election

At the cemetery election
last night c. w. Kellogg was
elected director for a term of
five years in place of C. A.
Walker. The board of direct
ors adjourned until Wednesday
evening April 18th, at which
time a business meeting will be
held.
DR.. j. L. Tamisiea was called
to Mondamin Sunday evening
in consultation with DR.. Finley.
Charles Stout, of Martin &
Stout, left for South Dakota
this morning on land business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stowe
returned from Council Bluffs
this morning, where they at
tended the musicians ball of
that city last night. Mr.. Stowe
says it was the greatest ball he
ever saw, the receipts for tick
cts being over $500.
D. Jackson, of Oakland, CAL,
was in the Valley today on bu-
siness. He is a brother-in-law
of lobe Parker, of Harlan, To-,
and says lobe is getting along
all o. K.
Ike Ward and Bert Heinrichs
were Omaha visitors yesterday.
Rev. 3. o. Douglas, pastor of
a church at Gale, Iowa left for
Omaha this afternoon after a
few days visit with his brother
w. L. Douglas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

largest combined population Of any
commercial center in South Dakota.
These two great mining towns and
many smaller communities. including
Mhitewood, Rapid City, Stnrgis and
Hot Springs, are within a few hours
ride Ivy rail of this great irrigating
proposition, and will furnish home
market for thousands upon thousands
of dollars worth of farm produce
yearly.
Belle Fourche is the largest cattle
shipping point in the great Northwest.
Thousands of head of range cattle
arc fattened here for market, and
thousands OF head are fed in this vi
cinity in the winter months.
Belle Fourche, the headquarters for
this; great irrigation undertaking, has
boon a prosperous community for
years, and offers wonderful induce
mcnts for business men in all branch
cs of trade.
Pierre to Rapid City.
An important extension of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railway that will
aid materially in developing this ilri-
eating proposition is now being COM
pleted between Pierre. the capital of
South Dakota, and Rapid City. This
new line will not only aid in attract
ing the homeseeker to the many in
ducements offered in the irrigating dis
trict, but will open up millions of
acres of agricultural and grazing land
subject to homestead entry in South
Dakota west of the Missouri river
This new line, which extends across
the entire western half of South Da-
kota, will form a junction with the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Ferry Hall Luncheon

The organization of an Iowa
Nebraska Ferry Hall Club was
completed at a luncheon given
at the Willard Hotel in Omaha
last Saturday. The attending
alumnae numbered fifteen and
with Miss Hughes, the present
principal of the school, enjoyed
the afternoon greatly. The
luncheon was called for one
o'clock and at this hour the
guests entered one of the pri-
vate dining rooms where they
found everything in delightful
readiness for their arrival. The
table was decorated in yellow
and white, the Ferry Hall col
ors, and the menu cards carried
out the same idea. After an
elaborate six course luncheon,
perfect in every appointment,
the guests were entertained
and amused with six clever
toasts ranging widely as to
subjects. ''The Old Days. was
handled admirably by a student
of 1879 and those of more re-
cent years enjoyed the relation
of her early experiences exceed
ingly.
Mrs. Jessie Fisher Clark of
Red Oak who is we'll known to
many of our people presided
with remarkable ease as toast
mistress. Miss Eleanor Fem
sler and Miss Edith Amen each
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Sh.silonc Reservation.

1t contains l,140,00O acres of land, II
third of which is adaptable for agri-
cultural purposes and the remainder
tor grazing, stock and dairy pursuits.
II is bounded OH the east by the Big
llorn river and ON the south by the
Wind river, which, together With nu-
mcrouS small streams and springs fur
nishcS ample water supply to settlers
who will .obDle up this valuable tract
the moment Uncle sam gives the sig
nal.
Never in the history of the world
has there been such Il demand for
public land. The great rank and file
OF Americans who labor With their
brains and Drawn seem to have sud
denly discovered that land is the foun
d;;tion OF all wealth. The serious mis-
understanding between capital and la
Dor in the large trade centers has been
making converts rapidly for the Cos
pei of free homes, pure air and indie
pcn,lrnce. On account of the indus
trial depression in the great European
trade remterS, many lioinc seekers
have been attracted ncross the .Nilan-
lie. who. after thorough investiga-
liun oI The situation, have crossed in
to Uncle Sans domain, filed OH Il
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

elc.le.iii. Tic iced not bother his
Train about the barometer and wealth.
CT Dlireaa. In the winter months, or.
tie proceeds of his sure crop. he can
lsnke f;cas Il, the Thermometer. and
~ SIMMER the question OF rainfall
lces not Interest Elm.
IN tho Aleova district the govern
mcht has 50! a.sisl" $3,5o0,o0O for the
completion of the Pathfinder dam and
bitches, which Will furnish Il storage
capacity of 1.000,00o acre feet. capa-
lslr OF reclaining and irrigating $780,
600 acres. The soil is rich sandy
lam, AMI under government test is
found 10 be capable of producing won
derflil crops of small grain and vegc-
tables of all kinds and varieties This
Reservoir will cover thirty miles of ter
ritory. and the water supply will he
taken from tho Sweet Water river by
means of a gigantic granite dam six
miles below the mouth. 21O feet high,
so feet long nj the base. and $50 feet
long at the crest, cclncntcd in Il box
canyon of granite that centuries of use
would not affect
This canal is the longest system of
irrigatiilg bitches i'm the world.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

tli.3i,s' section OF ,aII, ar t5s..iT az
* Independent Il, lie soyGrei".i vile
!,lt,el over them during !leir e!;llll
Tours Of depression. ihe GATED states
government reports sl,ow tisat nearly
rs RAINY lloimc seekers pass over he
border line ut Wilileg into HE Unit
ed States as come through, Tie port OF
%evI York.
C,aini S'ianty Il Cassie.
Out ON the broad praii'ics OF cppor-
unity Che claim slanty is Il castle
where the home seeker rcislls rs SUI
prc!lic rs Il king on his throne. II is
Il home of Your own, where the rent
collector never figures in Your monthly
obligations, where tn" green grocer,
tine miIkman, and the butchers week
v statement never reaches Your door.
Ii is Il new world bubhing over with
hope and full of great expectations.
Every breath of pure air INHALED into
Your lungs seems TO invigorate your
system With renewed ambitions.
The government homestead is il sort
of barricade provided by the all wise
Creator where one can get away from
life long friends gracefully. have Il
chance To reflect over the silly mis-
takes of the past, commune with Ma
ture, make two blades of grass grow
whore only one grew before. and side
step amy objectionable proposition that
presents itself
The Shoshonc reservation will he the
only public land thrown open to set
Element next year. and for that reason
the demand for this valuable tract will
no doubt make ten applicants for cv-
cry quarter section. The 1.140000 ac-
res of the Shoshone reservation com
tain the cheapest lands offered the
home seeker since the great rush for
Dakota lands in 1879 The home seek
er who secured a piece of Dakota land
at this early date is rich man today.
The Character of the Soil.
The land in the Shoshone reserva-
ton is far superior in many respects
to some of our older settled districts.
One-tllird of the land is what might
be termed agricultural The remain
der of the land is perfect cattle and
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
responded to assigned subjects

responded to assigned subjects.
Upon adjournment to a re-
ception room, the business ne
cessary to the perfection of the
club was conducted. The rela-
ting of school incidents revived
many happy thoughts and it
was with reluctance that those
present separated until their
next meeting which will be held
in the fall. At this time final
arrangements will be made for
many to return to Lake Forest
for a rally of all old stud
ents which is to be held some
time before Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Boies left
yesterday for Excelsior Springs
for a months visit, in hopes of
improving Mr.. Boies' health.
Mrs. B. j. Moore goes to Dun
lap tomorrow for a visit with
relatives before going north.
Mrs. ]. N. Tamisiea and chill
dren have gone to the country
home of their sister, Mrs. 10
O'Connor.
F. L. Sherwood left for Spo-
kane this afternoon.
Miss Anna Crowder now has
Mr.. Ed Reeds position as book
keeper and manager of the
telephone company.
oAsToR1A.
=. !; !: & 1m4zz7x e! ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Tuesday April 3

Miss Lottie McGavren enter
tanned for the Kappa Delta
girls last evening. Refresh
ments We're served and a gem
eral good time had as usual.
Merchant stavely of Cal juno
ton is in town on business.
D. c. Forde sold car of
shock in Omaha yesterday his
own feeding.
The Times acknowledges a
pleasant call this morning from
Judge Wade, of Iowa City.
Judge Wade is one of the most
eloquent men in Iowa and for
two years was the only demo-
cratic congressman from this
state. He is recognized as an
orator all over the nation and
is a fine man in every respect.
Rev. Williams is a Council
Bluffs visitor today.
George Coulthard returned
from Omaha this afternoon,
where he had been for several
days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Tucker
returned from Los Angeles this
morning, and will make their
home in this city during the
summer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Cities With Great Futures.

Thriving communities and now
towns are being opened up daily along
the new extensions of the Northwest.
ern line, where profitable opportuni.
ty" awaits the merchant, banker,
farmer, miner, mechanic, educator.
minister, doctor, and laboring man.
Unlike the old system of hunting I'm
golden opportunities" with a prairie
schooner and an OK team ''e North
western system furnishes los rates to
homeseekers and has established an
industrial information bureau that
gives reliable facts concerning induce
mcnts offered capital seeking invest
ment by the various communities
along the road and the natural facili-
ties presented to the land seeker look
ing up location to establish his fu-
ture home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
Ecllc I,curc.lc Prai,ct.

I'm tho Belle Fourche district the
government is pushing to completion
Il S2,50o,000 irrigatiEg ditch and rcser-
voir that will reclaim $4,000 acres
The water for this gigantic undertake
ing will be secured from the Belle
Fourche river. about one mile from the
town of Belle Fourche, and trans
fcrrcd by gravitation to reservoir or
lake bed, consisting of fifteen square
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05
The council met in regular

The council met in regular
session last night and did con-
siderable business. The new
members were sworn in and
went at the business like old
hands. w. H. Withrow was
elected city clerk, Chas. Alxan-
der, street commissioner, ]. S.
Wattles, city engineer. The
election of water commissioner
was laid over, also the election
of engineer at pumping station
was laid over. Marshall But
cher and night Marshall Brink
er will hold over as they have
given satisfaction to the Mayor
and the people.
The council then adjourned
to meet again Wednesday eve
ming. They then met as a
board of review and after tram
sacting some business adjour-
ned and met as a board of
health, and elected DR.. Hugh
Tamisiea as city physician.
Everything seemed to be peace
full among the members of the
council and the best of good
feeling prevailed. The council
meets again Wednesday even
ing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05

The Anti pass bill will be-
come a law as soon as it is sign
ed by the governor. State,
county and government officers
will now have to pay their fare
or walk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-04-05


form desert waste into garden
spot. 1T is said in California that il
You plant gold dollars i'm the ground
and sprinkle it with water they will
actually grow, the soil is so rich.
Without irrigation California could not
produce enough fruit and vegetables
to supply the dining car service on the
Overland limited, yet California fruit
and vegetable lands are the highest
priced lands on the face of the earth,
all on account of the irrigating ditch.
Two of the most important govern
ncMt irrigating propositions are locat-
ed on the Chicago & Northwestern.
Ono of $4,000 acres is i'm the Belle
Fourche district of South Dakota, in
the Black Hills country: the other is
known rs the North Platte project, at
Alcova, Myo., iifty-two miles south of
Casper. the present terminus of the
southwestern line, where 100000 aa-
res of land will be placed under irri-
CATION.
Largest Irrigation Ditch,
Nothing in the history OF land DC
velophlcnr compares With the magni-
ind" OF these two grcat undertakings.
1t is a proposition where the home
seeker barricades himself against the