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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12

Helen Goodman, Miss Elfrida Roth schild, Miss Lillie Simons, Miss Grace Jacobs, Miss Miriam Katz Miss Etta Katz, MMiss Tillie Steiner, Miss So- phie Wolfe and Miss Hortense Metzger.
 In the Handkerchief Tent will be Mrs. George T. White and Mrs. Henry Fresenius, chairmen; Mrs. Thomas F. Nolan, Mrs. William Young, Mrs. M, K. Grady, Mrs. John G. Parker, Mrs. Will liam Konold, Mrs. Frederick L. Lehr, Mrs. Ferdinand Won Beren, Mrs. Ser nard D. Lynch. Mrs. M. F Shanley, Mrs. James T. Moran, Mrs. John J. Judge, Mrs. Edward Bean, Mrs. Will liam Bein, Mrs. Lura Thatcher, Mrs. Daniel Hurley, Mrs. William F. Dom nelly, Mrs. Joseph Loughery, Mrs. Frank O'Neil, Mrs. Thomas l. Kinney, Mrs. John J. Lane and Miss Marion Leddy.
 The Basket Tent will be in charge of Mrs. G. F. Converse, chairman; Mrs. T. J. Adams, Mrs. French, Mrs. Fred Wal lace, Mrs. E. H. Smith, Miss Agnes Smith, Miss Ruby Savage, Miss Kath- crime Hemingway, Miss Elizabeth Mackafee, Miss Street, Mrs. Leonard Cogswell, Mrs. c. T. Pennell, Mrs. Hesslein, Mrs. Thomas Cox, Mrs. States, Mrs. Todd, Mrs Jacobs, Mrs. Vernal Bates, Mrs. R. s. Peabody, Miss Justine Catlin Miss Edith Catlin and Mrs R. Wooster.
 In the Express Package Tent will be Mrs. R. s. Woodruff, Mrs. w. P. Futile and Mrs. F. B. Walker, chairmeh, as sisted by the other members of the Sunshine society.
 G. A. R. Tent--Mrs. Streitlein, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Thorpe, Mrs. Noble, Mrs Cone, Mrs. Phelps, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Albee, Mrs. Whlttelsey, Mrs. Prouty, Mrs. Tarr, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Futile, Mrs. Tisdale, Mrs Harris, Mrs, Matthias, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs, Aiken, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. McCullom, Mrs. Sturgis, Mrs. Woodford, Mrs. Wadhams, Miss Ford, Mrs. Cosgrove, Mrs. Dinson and Mrs. Graves.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The ladies of the First Baptist church are to hold sale of useful and fancy articles homemade cakes, pies, bread and candy in the basement of the church on Thursday afternoon and evening of this week. Mrs. Louis Up- ham has charge of the arrangements and is assisted by large number of ladies. The assortment of fancy aprons will be one attraction. It is hoped there will be large attendance both after noon and evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
sum AGAINST AGENT.

Attorneys Ernest Averill and Warren F. Cressy. on behalf of the Rathgeber Soap Works company composed of Au- gust H. Rathgeber, John A. Rathgeber and William J. Rathgeber, and doing business at County and Henry streets, brought a suit against A. Albanese, of 159 West street The soap concern as- serts that it engaged Albanese as it's agent to sell soap in the Italian colony. He claimed when the engagement was made that he was the owner of prop erty at the number indicated, so 1t is stated, but the soap company alleges that this is untrue.
 Deputy Sheriff Henry spiegel seized A1banese's body, but a bond was made by his daughter, Mrs. Arminda LaTour, at whose home he resides.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
RlIon Thenfer.

One of the most pretentious produc- tions presented by the stock company this season, is Quo Vadis?" This play is receiving an adequate production and drawing large houses. Commenc- ing with an Easter Monday matinee, the company will present for the first time at popular prices the great New York success Madam Sans Gene. !" This play was presented with great success by that great artistic Miss Kathryn Kidder, for several seasons both in New York and on tour. Mati- nees will be given daily. Friday mati- nee souvenirs to all the ladies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
BREHM GETs A YEAR.

Glstave c. H. Brehm, German-Am- erican, of yMeriden, cried bitterly as he faced Judge Roraback in the criminal superior court. He pleaded guilty to bigamy, the charged having been pre- ferred by his first wife. She is said to be in a poor condition of health.
 Mrs. Brehm No 1 was a Miss Inea Hitchcock. She married Brehm May 15, 1902. The second wife was Miss Annie Martin. She is but eighteen years old.
 Brehm was arrested in New Haven two months ago and bound over to the criminal superior court. Last Tuesday he pleaded not guilty to the crime, but yesterday he altered this plea at the suggestion of counsel to one of guilty.
 Have you anything to say?" asked Judge Roraback.
 "All my troubles, said Brehm in a faltering voice, "are on account of drink. It was drink, drink, drink that ruined me-
 The tears rolled down his cheeks.
 "Whe I married this other woman was drinking. Soon as l found out what I had done I told my wife, and asked her to forgive me and not have me arrested. told her l could get ont of the state, and that would do so. and if she wanted l would leave this other woman. My wife said all right. I was with this other woman four weeks, and my wife she came to ,,o and said. Gus you better get out of the state or I'll have you arrested She promised me not to have me arrest ed "
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
A HANDSOME DISPLAY.

Many people have admired the fine window display of the many good Easter things for the inner man in the store of MT. John V. Rattlesdorfer, 93 and 95 Greene street, the genial com missioner of charities and corrections. The whole display is the handiwork of MT, John " Rattlesdorfer jr., and Mr. Theodore Lennon, who has charge of the meat and provision counter, and reflects great credit on their tastes as expert window dressers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
THE SMART SET"

The fantastic drill and the real sure- enough barbecue are two of the unique features introduced in the second act finale of "The Smart Set, a musical comedy completely filled with other ideas of equally refreshing character It will be pleasantly recalled by those who keep mental record of the big gest musical comedy successes.
 "The Smart Set' will visit at the New Haven theater on Monday night next week for three nights and Wednesday matinee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
DoHERTY-CORNELL GO AT WAL
 LINGFORD.

Edward Ahern. president of the Orient club of this city, said yesterday that the members of the club have just voted to transfer to Wallingford the bout which was arranged between Jeff. Doherty of New Haven and Willie Cor ness of Boston. It will take place in about two weeks, and will be held with two important preliminaries, and a large number of the members of the Orient club and their friends will go to attend the go.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
CHALLENGER FROM TOM CON
 MOLLY,

Tommy Connolly, one of the most brilliant young llghtweights of the east, is spending few days in this city. He is just now the guest of Jeff. Doherty, the Connecticut champion. Connolly called af the Register office to-day and issued an open challenge to any man of his weight in the world. He said:
 T am open for takers to anybody alive from 13S to 1S5 pounds. have beaten Kid Stein, and have fought bat ties with Willie Fitzgerald Sailor Burke and a lot of others. Any chal- lenge to me can be addressed to the sporting department of the Register" Connolly's home is in Reading, Pa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
PolIgs New Thenter.

The double feature bt'l makes a hit this week at Polls. Tom Nawn and his companCy in "A Touch of Nature" and the spook minstrels share honors on the bill. The olio is a clever arrange ment of talent and makes up pleas ing entertainment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
NOT TO HEAR DIvORCES.

There are no less than nine divorce issued scheduled for trial before Judge Shumway at the short calendar term of the superior court, civil side, which opens to-day, but his honor, in view of the consideration of a Water bury suit which has the right of way, will not hear any of them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
UNDERWRITERS WAKE UP.
Want to Be Sure of Getting Their
 Pay.


 The undertakers of this city have de- cided to take some action to protect themselves in the matter of collecting bills for burying people. It is not at all infrequent that undertakers are unable to collect after going to the trouble and expense of burying people This has resulted where the dead person had no estate that would be large enough to pay the bill.
 Now the undertakers are going to de- mand a bond or some sort of surety from the family or friends of deceased persons before they do any undertak- ing work. They say this is the only course for them to take if they want to protect themselves from any further losses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12

The Infant Prodigy has reached the middle of an exceedingly difficult piano. forte solo, and one of those dramatic pauses of which the celebrated compos- CT is so fond has occurred.
 Kindly but undiscerning old lady Play something you know, dearie.- London Punch.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12

Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and National Secretary Daniel Colwell will attend the initiation and first de- gree of San Salvador council K. of C., this evening. Fifteen candidates will receive the degree.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12

q want to know" said the irate ma- tron, 'how much money my husband drew out of this bank last week."
 q can't give you that information. ma'am," answered the man in the cage.
 You're the paying teller aren't you?"
 "Yes, but I'm not the telling psyer." ."- Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
SUPREME COURT ASKS QULS- TIONS ANENT BENNETT CASE.

Superior Court Kept Busy-COlOred Man
 Gets Sentence Reduced-Grady Turns
 States EVidence-Bigamist Got One
 Year in PrisOn-$60O for q Broken Leg-T0wer Gets Divorce Decree
 Counsel Raises a Point and Wins Case ~-Cases Before City Court.
 The case of Richter and Marshall of New York against George B. Clark of Derby, came before the supreme court in Bridgeport in regard to the motion to have Judge Bennett of New Haven file a finding of facts on which an ap- peal can be based. A jury in the com mon pleas court found for the plain- tiff. Judge Bennett was asked for a finding of facts, but he refused t0 give one, saying that the request had not been properly presented to him. At torneys Hamilton and Wright were the lawyers in the case.
 mandamus was asked for to compel Judge Bennett to issue a finding and this came before the supreme court judges yesterday
 The judges indicated by the questions they asked that they favor the position taken by Judge Bennett.
 The case of Richter and Newhall vs. Clark is a suit over a coal bill con tracted during the famous strike of 1903.
 The case is before the supreme court for the second time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
ssnn FOR BROKEN LEG.

In the superior court Judge ShumWay has awarded Grant Murphy damages of $500 in the suit which he brought some tinme since against James J. Comer-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
BROKER WIMsATT's CASE UT

BROKER WIMSATT'S CASE UP.
 Judge Bennett, in the common pleas court, has reserved his decision in the matter of A. D. Osborne, of this city, against E. Percy Wimsatt, a former New Haven broker, on contract for moneys advanced for the starting of another brokerage office in the center of the state. Damages are placed at $250.
 In the case of the Peck & Bishop company against the Old Colony Con- crete company, an action to recover $20O for the carriage of brick to the new Knights of Columbus building in Chap ell street, arguments were made yester- day.
 Counsel raises a question of law an wins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
POINT FOR RUSSELL LUMBER co.

POINT FOR RUSSELL LUMBER CD.
 Judge Bennett sustaineda demurrer in the case of the Russell Lumber Co, again the J. L. Tomlinson Lumber Co. The suit is brought to recover on note and the bank account of the de- fendant company, a Bridgeport corpor- ation, attached. The defendant sets up that the Russell Lumber Co., had fall ed to deliver certain lumber which 1t had agreed to sell it, and that the lum- ber had gone up in price, and claimed that the amount they had lost in that way as a set-off to the amount due on the note. To this the Rnussell Lumber Co, through it's attorney, George B. Beers, demurred, claiming that to a suit on the note a claim for damages cannot be set off, but that it would be necessary for the defendant to bring an independent suit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12

ford. Both men are citizens of Walling- ford, and became involved in a fight over the payment for drinks. h the fight Murphy's leg was broken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
IN COMMON PLEAS CoURT.


 A criminal case which was on trial before a jury in the common pleas court yesterday came to an unuGual ending and resulted In decisive vic- tory for Judge Henry w. Doolittle and Attorney George T. Beers, counsel for the defendant.
 The accused was Charles Nichols and he was charged with having sold liquor to a minor on the evening of February 12. He was tried before Judge Fades in the town court at Branford and found guilty.
 When the case was placed on trial yesterday afternoon Prosecuting At torney Woodruff placed Sheriff F. T. Bradley on the stand as his only wit ness.
 Sheriff Bradley testified that he had found boy with a pail of beer, took him back to the saloon, where he said the boy identified the proprietor as the man who sold the beer.
 At the close of his testimony Judge Doolittle moved to strike a large part |of the testimony out on the ground that the accused could not be bound by what a third party had said This motion was allowed and the state then rested it's case. After the jury had retired for a brief recess the state was permitted by the court to noIle the case, which put an end to the prosecution against MT. Nichols.
 A large number of witnesses were present in MT. Nichols behalf, and 1t is said he expected to offer evidence to show that the liquor was not sold to the boy at all but there was mistake in Identification. Of course, as the case went out this way there was no occa- sion to offer this evidence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
CASE BEFORE THE CITY COURT

CASE BEFORE THE CITY COURT.
 Judgment was suspended in case of trespass on a railroad property against James Sullivan.
 Pretro Abato charged with theft of his roommate's shoes, was discharged. He was wearing shoes that did not be- long to him while his new ones were stretched.
 Frederick Walker, charged with tres pass at the Sperry & Barnes plant at Long wharf, was discharged. He is employed by the company and was at the place after hours.
 Thomas F. Mccarthy, for refusing to pay his car fare, was fined $2, and on a charge of breach of the peace made by Conductor A. W. Kelly was fined $5 and costs. An appeal was taken. The trou- ble occurred in Sylvan avenue care Tuesday night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
GRADY TURNS STATES EVIDENCE


 In the trial of the Ansonia burglary cases in the superior court Harry Grady, who is a jail bird, pleaded guilty to the theft of silverware from the house of Henry Sawyer there, and also the theft of $1O0 in cash from the house of Attorney s. w. Downes. He re- ceived a sentence of not less than four years in state prison.
 Yesterday Grady turned states evil dence against James Smith, another jail bird, who was his accomplice in these crimes, and testified that Smith was the man who inspired him to the crime. Smith was defended yesterday by Lynch and Lynch. It came out that Grady was inspired to his testimony to-day because of an alleged confession which Smith had made regarding the burglaries.
 The jury finally returned verdict of guilty and the court sentenced Smith to not less than two years in state prison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-12
REDUCED BUNCO MANS SEN
 FENCE

State Attorney Williams in the crim- inal side of the superior court yester- day afternoon recommended a reduc- tion of the sentence imposed on Willis Williams, colored man who pleaded guilty to the charge of buncoing Will liam R. King, also colored, out of $500. This action was taken by the state attorney as a result of a motion by Williams counsel for an arrest of judg- ment.
 MT. Williams recommended that sen tence be made two years and ten months, instead of five years. REYNOLDS, THE TRAMP, GETS
 FOUR MONTHS.
 James Reynolds of Branford was giv- en a sentence of four months in the state prison. He was charged with be- ing tramp.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16

EdgertoD, Wis, Nov. ID, l9O6.
am using the Snow Skirt Sys-
tenn and from results can say that
it is all and more than represented
to be. It is easy. rapid and accu-
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terms. The class room instructions
are of great assistance in a general
way, giving one many new ideas
and making dressmaking easier,
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factory.
MATTE B. HAYLoCK.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
Cambridge

John Haight of New Auburn is visit
ing his old home at Rockdale and renew
ing acquaintance with his many friends
in these parts.
Fred Nelson was like 'Lief the Lucky"
He drew nice premium a 100 pound
sack of sugar-for the best exhibit of
sugar beets at the Dane county fair.
Mrs Geo Hauge of Viroqua and her
daughter, Mrs Anna Bjoin, of Crookston,
MINI, arrived yesterday to visit the
formers brother, FL 0 Texley.
Henry Schuette, Madison carpenter
contractor, disappeared and with him
lot of good and lawful money of several
business men is said to have disappear
ed. According to reports made to the
police, Schuetter's alleged swindling op-
erations involved about $4,000. Schuette
seems to be good hand at eXtorting
money from innocent persons under va
rious pretenses as it develops that he
drew $50 on a worthless check on bank
at Freeport. Schuette left the city
within the last week and his wife mys-
teriously disappeared several days ago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
CORRESPONDENCE
Evansville

Everett Van Patten traded his bust
ness block in Albany recently for 289-
acre farm located half way between that
place and Monticello. He contemplates
going extensively into the farming bust
ness.
@ FL Clark was over to Lake Kegonsa
Friday and putting his property there in
readiness for the winter. Both he and
his wife expect to leave for Long Beach,
CAL in few days, where they will re-
main during the winter months.
Six head of cattle belonging to Frank
Newman, who resides near the railroad
tracks east of this city, were killed by
the midnight train Monday evening. By
some means they broke through fence
and strayed upon the tracks with the
above result.
A very pleasant and enjoyable recep-
ton was given the Rev T W North and
wife Tuesday evening at the Methodist
church parlors by the many friends of
that church and society," Rev Ralph
and Professor Sholtz made brief ad
dresses, which were neatly responded to
by Rev North. A collation. was served
during the interim of sociability and a
closer unity of feeling was manifested
between pastor and his members.
From present indications the proba-
bilities are not very fattering for many
turkey dinners this thanksgiving. OF
late years the farmers are not giving the
attention to the raising of this class of
pou try as in former years and as the re-
suit marked deficiency in market sup
ply. That the price per pound on what
few you may be able to Secure this year
is another convincing assertion
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
Fort Atkinson.

William Whitney was quite badly in
jured ia falling out from the back end of
his wagon Wednesday afternoon. The
fall rendered him unconscious for some
time and it is feared tbatthe injury will
be serious. At present he is slowly.
gaining.
The story is told of family in neigh
boring town that had baby come to it
and they discovered that they had no
scales to weigh it with. just then the
ice man drove up and they borrowed his
scales for the purpose and the baby
weighed sixty-five pounds It is said to
be the heaviest baby ever born in Jeffer
son county.
Last Friday afternoon VIM Schultz,
Herman Christophal and Otto BreitZ-
man were drowned near Milford in the
Crawfish river while dragging for carp.
All three men were married and have
families. The exact manner in which
they met death is unknown, as the acct
dent was first known when their over
turned boat was discovered floating down
the stream. The river was dragged for
some distance in an effort to recover the
bodies of the men, but by the last re-
ports they had not been found.
Last Saturday the new depot was put
in use for the first time. The building
is credit to the city and we believe
fully meets the expectations of our citi
zens The structure is one hundred and
seventy by forty and contains large
general waiting room, ladies' waiting or
rest room, ladies' and mems toilet rooms,
ticket and telegraph Office, baggage
room and entry. The building is fully
equipped with waterworks, sewerage,
electric lights and is heated by steam.
The inside finish is in oak with tiled
floors The new furniture has not yet
arrived and as a makeshift the old seats
are being used. 1t is expected that the
new furniture will be here in few days.
The depot is well lighted by numberless
electric lights both on the outside and in
the interior. The brick platform is over
four hundred feet in length.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
Albion Prairie

The ministerial association was en-
joyed by all. The papers read and crit
icized by the ministers were excellent
and very instructive. The program was
changed a little from that printed, as
some ministers were unable to attend on
account of sickness.
The chicken pie supper was a success
socially and financially. After supper
Rev Blenkinsopp as chairman called on
the visiting clergy for speeches and Revs
tons.
DR. Morrison, Mr. Wallace Brown and
Mr. and Mrs Walter VicKers of Edgerton
and a number from Sumner attended
the chicken pie supper.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16

Taken as directed, it becomes the
greatest curative agent for the relief of
sufferers humanity ever devised. Such
is HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets.-H. J. Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-16
Stoughton, Wis, Oct. II, 1906.

OVCuSutOH> WIS.,, OCI. Ii, IoO0.
| started at Shows College Of
Dressmaking with no experience in
sewing and after spending six weeks
in the school, find that / can plan
and cut the average garment with
perfect success. / find that the
teachers have had years of exper-
fence in teaching and are certainly
artists in their work. Having had
experience in the college, ! consider
that it is the cheapest and only sue
cessful way to learn dressmaking.
Yours truly,
HATTIE NELSON.