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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
A REVELATION.

A New York newspaper reporter asked a manufacturer of ready-made clothes for women if it were true that his customers frequently included fashionable dressmakers who found themselves compelled to make gowns in hurry and came to him for as- sistance. He said that he had many customers of this kind, and there was not an establishment of the kind that did not have it's regular customers among the dressmakers.
 s.Only yesterday he said, "a wo- man came here and said that she had been recommended to us by q friend of hers who has large dressmaking house near Fifth avenue in one of the 30s. She wanted two gowns for d customer who was going away, and found that her stock was not suffi- cient. The customer will, of course, never know that the two dinner gowns came from ready-made .es- tablishment unless the dressmaker makes some mistake like the one you speak of, and leaves on tag of our place.
 ''The dressmaker will put on a little trimming or take off some, and give the gown what she thinks is her own particular look. That is always done. Then she will charge the customer about S100 more than she paid us, and that will have been on the whole a pretty good piece of business,
 'sThey come often for cloaks and all kinds of wraps, as they are easier to fit. Igsuppose I that there is no real cheating about it. The fit is likely to be nearly as good, the quality is quite as good, and there is no extra pay for the hurry with which the dressmaker is supposed to do the work
 Her taste is exercised by what ever changes are made in the garment, and, altogether, it is in way her ham, diwork. So I suppose that nobody is very much the loser; anyway, it would sometimes be impossible to do the work in the time that the women de- mand it.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
War on Reef Trust.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 16-The effort of the legal department of the state to prevent the western packing houses alleged to be members of combina- tion whose object is to increase prices and restrict competition doing business ill this state has been inaugurated here. The proceedings took the form of a pre- liminary examination of witnesses be- fore former Supreme Court Justice Landon as referee. No material evi- dence was developed because of the fact that tile chief witnesses upon whom Attorney General Davies relies to prove his case have also been called in the proceedings begun by Attorney General Knox for the federal govern ment and MT. Knox desires that they be examined by him first.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
WORK OF CONGRESS-
Philippine Debate Continued-A New
 Depot For Washington.

Philippine Debate Continued--A New
 Depot For Washington.
 WASHINGTON, May 16.-The house has again plunged into an exciting de- bate on Philippine affairs. Thus far the subject of alleged atrocities in the islands has engaged the attention of the senate alone, and only occasional echoes have been heard in the house. But yesterday the reports of cruelty and outrage were rehearsed in the house with yehemence and bitterness. The naval bill was the order of the day, but it received only scant attention aft CT the allegations of Philippine out rages were presented.
 General debate on the naval bill closed at o'clock, and when the house adjourned the measure was being read for amendmeht.
 An extended speech by Mr. McLaurin (AIiss) in opposition to the pending Philippine government bill was a fea- ture of the session of the senate. The Mississippi senator vigorously assail- ed the administration policy in the Philippines.
 The bill providing for the erection of a union railway station in Washington and the Notifications appropriation bill were passed.
 The bill provides for the elimination of grade crossings, for tunnel to con meet the Baltimore and Ohio and the Baltimore and Potomac railroads, for a yiaduct and elevated terminal to the union station at Massachusetts and Delaware avenues and for union sta ton, monumental in character and to cost not less than $4,OoO,0OO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
A Cathedral For MnnrIas

NEW YORK, May 16.-The Rev. Dr Brent, Protestant Episcopal bishop o1 the Philippines, who sails for his post tomorrow, telegraphed from Boston that S100,00O had been given him to be used in building q cathedral, school and bishops house in Manila. The name of the giver is withheld. The land upon which the buildings are te stand is already owned by the Episco pal board of missions. Apart from this gift and the land there has been raised considerable endowment fund for the support of the episcopate, the Church club of New York alone contributing S16,o00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16


 What will the state papers and some outside of the state do for material for editorial comment now that the consti- tutional convention is no more? The adjournment was so sudden it has taken our breath away. It looks as though the man that made the motion to adjourn hurried before the conven- tion could get chance to reconsider it's action of yesterday in passing the Bissell plan. Delegate Guflfoile of this city voted for this plan, and so did Os- born of New Haven, while Waller of New London opposed it. The resolu- ton as passed will give Waterbury three representatives. The following is the measure in full:
 Each town having a population of less than 2,000 shall be entitled to one representative.
 Each town having . population of 1000 and less than 50,OOO shall be en- titled to two representatives.
 Each town having population of 50,O0O and less than 100000 shall De entitled to three representatives.
 Each town having population of 100000 and less than 10000 shall be entitled to four representatives, and one additional for each 5v,OO0 of popu- lation.
 The population of each town shall be determined by the census taken by ar- thority of the United States next be- fore the election of representatives is held.
 Each town entitled to more than two representatives shall be divided into districts, and each district shall elect only one representative. The districts shall be composed of contiguous terri tory, and the general assembly shall have regard to the population of the several districts into which the town is divided, so that the same may be as nearly equal as possible.
 Districts when once established shall continue the same until the session of the general assembly next aIIer the completion of the next census taken by authority of the United States, which general assembly shall have power to alter the same if found necessary to preserve a proper equality of popula- ton in each district.
 The senate shall consist of forty-fve s,a,,,Iaws and ,,<, ,o,.,, " s1,a11 1,oxy<, lace than two senators.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
Checking the Overflow.

Had talk with Whit Saturday and he begs off on account of the price of materials.
 Says he hasn't able start his Bank street build ing yet consequently doesn't want to incur more dspeasure .Gr Thought we meant John H. Whittemore, did your Well, we didn't.
 He's going to build the next hotel in Waterbury don't forget and it's to stand right o the site ot the old rink Cute trick wasn't it, of Jon to run his new building up two sories Didn't want increase values o stuff he was trying to buy Just watch this corner and see It DoSsom The man we meant is Col Whttlesley of New Haven Owns the lot back of our great shoe mart
 Tried to get him to let in there in pavilion some thing to give us few thousand feet standing room: Wht's tre Guess he's been up against the health department
 Says he's undecided yet we have got to find remedy somehow Our overflow has made business for several shoe stores.
 Only Colby Sherwood Co.
 46 CENTER STREET.
 Greatest Shoesf for for Least Money.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

German tariff reformers demanded that the Standard Oil monopoly in Ger. many be driven from the country, but the argument was put forward that 3 German trust would take its place charge higher prices, and that the gov ernment would lose the import rev enues that the Standard company now pays.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

The Waterbury Business Mems as- sociation had as it's guests last even ing many men prominent in business throughout the state, and we venture to say that the visitors will remember their trip to this city. The banquet was one of the best ever given by the local association, not only in the mat ter of the good things provided for the inner man. but i'll the men secured to address those present. Among the speakers was "Joe'' Barbour of Hart ford, and he was at his very best last night. The meeting will have ten dency to put new life in the associa- ton, not only here, but throughout the state. These gatherings in the different towns are looked forward to now with much interest as they are of benefit to all business men as well as to those directly in charge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
snoyystornfs In Glrmany,

BERLIN, May 16.-Snowstorms are reported in various parts of Germany. Four inches of snow fell in the lower Rhine country. The Taurus mountains, in western Germany, are covered with snow, which has also fallen through out the province of Hanover as far as the Dutch frontier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
seven OH companiex Combine

DETROIT, May 16.-Seven oil com panies having their offices in Detroit and doing business in Texas have been consolidated under the laws of South Dakota into one big concern known as the Michigan Diamond Oil company, with a capital of $6,000,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
phiIadelphia,s Relief Plans.

PHILADELPHIA, May 16.-Presi- dent Roosevelt's special committee, netting in consonance with the citizens permanent relief committee, has adopt cd comprehensive plans for the relief of the survivors of the Martinique dis nster. Up to the close of banking hours $5,924 in cash had been con- frib11fad
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
France Expresses Gratitude.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-M. Jules Cambon, the French ambassador, has transmitted to Secretary Hay long telegram from his government express ing the gratitude of France for the en- ergetic efforts of this country to relieve the suffering at Martinique.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

The Governments Prompt Action.
 WASHINGTON, May 16.- Secretary Root has authoEized the officers of the commissary department at New York to purchase any adGAtional supplies that may be neeessary to supplement those contributed by private persons for shipment to the scene of the dis aster. The government already has expended q little over S1O0,00O of the available appropriation of $20O,O0O, and as much of the balance as neces- eary will be utilized. The administra- lion anticipated the action of congress In providing for the immediate relief of the situation, with the result that the Sterling sailed from San Juan with supplies within five hours from the lime the appropriation became availa- ble, and the Dixie sailed from New York with additional supplies in ex- nctly twenty-nine hours after the presi- aent signed the act making the appro- priation. These two vessels carry more than thirty-six days rations for O,0OO people, together with a proportionate amount of clothing, tentage, etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

The melancholy days have come" so you will need new Umbrella or q Parasol. Don't put it off to a rainy day, but provide now for Keeping in out of the wet. We have the largest stock of Umbrellas, many styles to suit your taste: you will wonder at the cheapness of them. Recovering and repairing with the best Gloria silk from 65c up.i a
 TRUNKS FOR TRAVELLERS.
 We have the best assortment of Trunks to be seen, in this city at the lowest prices without sacrificing strength and durability.
 STEAMER TRUNKS, S2.25 UP.
 SQUARE TRUNKS, $2.O0 UP.
 SATCHELS, SUIT CASES, S5c UP.
 Remember, every article you pur- chase from us we guarantee to keep in repair free of charge for one year. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Factory
 179 Bank, corner Grand Street.
 Factory, 74-7S Grand Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
Berlin Votes Relief.

BERLIN, May 16.-The town council of Berlin has adopted, without discus, sion, resolution to give $1O,0OO to succor the West Indian sufferers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

The meat trust threw q boomerang which has returned Retail sales have fallen off so that the market is dull and profits small In spite of the high prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

The republican party professes to be the friend of the negro and Of the Filipino, and the Cuban and all the other people that need the protecting arm of might, and yet. asks an ex- change, what have they done to right the wrongs inflicted on the black man during their long tenure of power, broken but twice since the close of the war for the union? Since 1876 they have left the black man to shift for himself, and have not even at tempted to take any steps for his de- fense against white violence. Indi- vidual men. like Mir Blaine, have stood up for the emancipated race, but the party has done nothing. It has had no use for the southern black except to cast the vote of the southern states in it's national conventions, and for this it has rewarded him with petty
 offices in the national service. When a black postmaster was shot down in his own home for the bare offense of accepting the post, MT McKinley's ad- ministration did just nothing to pun ish this offense against the person of it's own official Even now it is i'm possible to carry through the republi- can caucus any resolution on the sub ject of the condition of the black vot- CTS of the south, and almost impossi- ble to secure the attendance of ma pority to pass upon the question.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16
SPECIAL SALE
 ON. On Neck RlffS.

Just receiveda large consignment of these goods in all styles whites plain blacks and combinations o both coors Some very handsome pieces and at very low prices We would advise you to make selection early as they will be sold very quickly at the prices they are marked. This week only for Special Sale Another new lot ofsht waists handsome styles and pattens prices way down. Our line of suits and jackets s usual the best in the town Com mencing Wednesday, May IA going to offer you suits to order made in any style from SIP up handsome serge chevot suit in blue black good Things throughout ne- ly tailored for SIP. This special offer remains open until Saturday, May 17, Call aid see us.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs f. NJ. Post is expected home
from New York City tomorrow.
Miss Adine N. Morton, who has
been in Louisville for several months,
will arrive home Thursday.
Mrs. Joseph Klein entertained at
cards very pleasantly on Friday even
ing at her home ON South Fifth street.
Mr., and Mrs. L. NJ. Kirk Of Rich
mond, Va, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Lee Gregory of North
Ninth street.
Miss Edith Levy of st. Louis has
returned home, after pleasant visit
to Miss May Wallerstein OF North
Seventh street.
Mr.. Allen Ashcraft, who has been
spending the holidays with his par
ents, returns today to indianapolis to
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
A NEW YEAR THOUGHT.

"Close up the ledger, Time!
Slowly aud sadly, but let it be;
Mourufully passeth by the year;
!. What are the records for you and me
Left bv the falling fingers here?
What for passion, and what for love!
What for avarice and crimes
What for hope and the heaven above
What Of the ledger, Time'
"Close up the ledger, Timel
Hark the knell of the year gone by
Have run out my golden sand?
Where shall be when the next shall
dieg
Where shall the soul within me
standy
Gathering beauty with lure and lime
Listen | hear the New Years bell
Shut mp the ledger, Timel"
Author Unknown.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
TO TIE WEST.

The Burlington runs the best equip
ped trains to Kansas City, st. Joseph,
Omaha, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Dem
yer.
Write us Of your proposed trip and
let us advise you of the least cost,
send you printed mattcr free, etc.
FIN. Rugg, T.P.A., Goa Pine street.
st. Louis, Mo. l.. W. wakeley, Gener-
al Passenger Agent, st. Louis. Mo.
Howard Elliott, General Manager, Stl
Louis, Mo. -
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
Che Week in Society.
The Doings Of the Smart Set the Past Six Days = =
Pleasant Events and Personal Mention = y - - -

vase, was given TO Mrs. W. NJ.
Rawls.
The guests of this delightful occas-
ion were: Mesdames Samuel Hender-
son of Memphis, Edward Burge of
Nashville, Sig Somers. r. B. Phil
lips, Frank Fisher, Irwin Cobb, Victor
voris, A. r. Meyers, Geo. Powell,
Fred Rudy, W. J. Hills, James Utter
back, Minnie Rankin, W. NJ. Rawls,
Earl Palmer. W. A. Gardner, p. II.
Stewart. s. II. winstead, J. NJ. wor-
ten. Chas. Kiger, Lillard Sanders,
Frank Rieke, Frank Boyd, Geo.
Flournoy, J. @. Flournoy, NJ. b.
Nash. Lawrence Gleaves, Richard
Baker, Crawford Webb, Luke Russell,
Misses Anna Webb OF Washington,
Catherine Cross, Ora Gordon Gross,
Gerald Sanders, Mabel Rieke, Mary
brszelton. Halle Hisey, Florence
Yeiser, Carlino Sowell, Lula Reed,
Jane Rivers. Cornie Grundy, Susanna
Jorg, nsop, Myrtle Greer, Mae Pax
ton, Myra Dubois and Henrietta
Roger.
MRS. DECKER AND
MISS DECKER ENTERTAIN.
Mrs. Albert jackson Decker and
Miss Myrtle Decker celebrated the last
day Of 1901 by very pretty and de-
lightful afternoon card party. The
presence Of so many guests in the city
made IL a function OF no little interest
and pleasure. There were thirteen
tables Of euchro and the tally cards
were red and represented the poster
girl very effectively. The first prize
aud the lone hand prizes were won by
Mrs. James T.. English Mrs Eng
lish. however, presented the flrst
prize TO the visitors present who cut
for it, Mrs. Edward Burge OF Nash
Vile, being the victor. The guest
prize was captured by Mrs. Henry
weissinger Of Louisville, and the con.
ISOLATION prize went to Mrs. fla t
Bronaugh. a delicious and elaborate
lunch was served in conclusion Of the
game.
The guests were; Mrs. Charles
rruoheart, Of Louisville: Mrs. Ed
ward Burge, Of Nashville; Mrs. Hen.
~ Weissinger, Of Louisville; Mes.
DANES George Flournoy, Oscar l.,
Gregory, Hart Bronaugh, James T..
English. Irwin S. COBB, Baker, Edwin
Rivers, |. ID. Wilcox, W. b. McPher.
son, A. II. Meyers, John W. Keller,
Leopold Friedman, Joseph l.. Fried.
man, Campbell Flournoy, Florence
Mocquot, Crawford Webb, p. W. Hol.
lingsworth, David Van Culin, Charles
Hinkle, W. NJ. Rawls, Cook Hus.
bands, Fred Rudy, W. J. Hills,
Miss Anna Webb, Of Washing.
ton City Miss Louise Braoken, of
Dyersburg; Miss Ella Hay, of Dan.
vile; Miss Anne Louise Lee, of Co.
lumbus, Miss. Miss Carrie Showers,
of Elizabethtown; Miss BETTE Irvine,
Of Springfield; Misses Ethel Morrow.
Martha Leech, Claribel Rieke, Martha
Davis, Matte Fowler, Cherie Morton,
Gertrude Asher, Mary Boswell, Reubie
Cobb, Myra Dubois, Emma Reed, Clara
Thompson, Kathleen whitefeld, Lii.
liam Rudy Mabel Rieke Laura Saun.
dcrs. Sallie Husbands, Polly Ferriman,
Mary *. sowell, Mae Paxton, Jessie
Nash.
MISS ADA THOMPsON's
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
MISS ADA THoMPsON's
CARD PARTY.

GARD PARTY.
A delightful function of the week
was Miss Ada Thompson's card party
on Friday afternoon. The house was
effectively decorated in profusion of
palms, and an orchestra made charm.
ing music during the afternoon.
There We're twelve tables Of euchre.
and the prizes were all pretty pieces Of
bric-a-brac. Miss Mabel Rieke won
the first prize; Miss Ethel Morrow,
the lone hand prize; the visitors
prize was captured by Miss Mabel
Hart, OF Henderson, and Miss Emily
Morrow carried Off the consolation
prize. A delightful and elaborate
three-course luncheon was served with
charming hospitality at the conclu-
sion of the game.
The guests were; 'Mesdames George
Thompson, p. II. Stewart, John Lit
tie, Vim. Hopkins, Luke Russell,
James Clements, Linneaus Ormo. Law
renee Gleaves, David Murrell, Will
Levy, George Powell, l.. A. Wash
ington, Allie Cope, Tom Boswell,
j. r. Doris, Crawford Webb,
Marx Worten, Charles Mocquot, Mary
Watson Lillard Sanders, Emery,
Charles Emery, Louise Maxwell, NJ.
Bloom, Schwartzenberger Bert Gil.
bert, Walker Bowman, Bette Soule;
Miss Sue Morton, of Bowling Green;
Miss Mabel Hart, of Henderson; Miss
Mary Sheerer, Of Charleston, W. Va;
Misses Connie Grundy, Jane Rivers,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04
THE bURllKGT0h'S
NEW FAST DEhVeR TRAIN
ITS Nebraska Colorado Express"

It's Nebraska Colorado Express"
now leaves st. Louis 2:l5 p. m, ar
rives Denver 3;l5 p m. next day
three hours quicker.
Travellers arriving Sc. Louis in the
morning have half day for business
or visiting in the Worlds Fair City;
at 3:l5 p m. next day they are in
Denver with afternoon in chat city,
before leaving for the coast via Scenic
Colorado. No other through train
to Denver offers such remarkably
convenient schedule.
The Burlington's other Denver train
leaves St. Louis 8 p, m.
Personally conducted California ex
cursions from st. Louis every wednes-
day night in through tourist sleepers
via Scenic Colorado.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04

oO1npiotc Ms studies'
Miss Anna Hart Of Henderson,
who has been the guest Of Mrs. L. A.
Washington Of West Broadway, re-.
turned home this week.
Miss Grace Gardner and Miss, Lucy
Thomas Of Mayfeld, who have been
the attractive guests of Miss Elsie
Bagby, returned home this week.
Mrs Samuel Henderson. an agree
able young matron Of Memphis,
joined Mrs. J. r. Doris house
party Of Mcmphisns this week.
Miss Elizabeth. Dallam and Miss
Ruth Smith, two of Mayfield's popu-
lar girls, returned homo this week,
after pleasant visit to Miss Mae
Davis.
Mr.. Henry Rudy and Mr.. John
Brooks return today to Hampden-Syd-
ney college. virg mia, TO resume their
studies, after an enjoyable vacation at
home.
Miss Evelyn Willis of Columbia,
NO., and Miss Georgia Walker of
st. Louis will be the guests Of Miss
Martha Leech at the Palmer House
next week.
Miss Georgia Purington of Ashe-
vile, N. G., who has been spending
the holidays with Mrs Elbridge Palm
err and the Misses Gould, left this
week for home.
Miss Sue Morton of Bowling Green
is the guest of the Misses Morton. 6i2
Broadway. Miss Morton has visited
Paducah before, and is pleasantly re.
membered here.
Mrs. ]. Shepherd Cabanne, Jr., of
st. Louis, arrived yesterday to visit
her sister, Mrs. J. Wheeler Campbell.
who is improving after her long spell
of typhoid fever.
Miss Bette Irvine Of Springfield,
who was the maid Of honor at tho
marriage al Miss Susan Humble re.
Gently, returned home this week, after
making Mrs O. l.. Gregory visit.
/, Rev. and Mrs. J. ". Irion have re-
turned from their bridal trip and are
at 42l North Seventh street for a
while, until their home on West
Trimble street is ready for occu-
pancy.
Mrs. G.. H. warneken, Mrs. Ann
Berrym an and Mir. Hart Caldwell of
GAINESVILLE, who formed Miss Emma
Reeds house party, lief. on Monday,
called home by the news of the
death of Mr.. warneken's father in
Bremen, Germany.
Miss Anna Webb returns to Wash
ington, ID. O., tomorrow, after spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Webb. Miss webb's
home comings are always pleasant
events to her host Of friends here,
and her derarture is much regretted I
Mr.. Clint Terrell of Cairo, who was
an attendant at his cousin, Miss May
Terrell's wedding in this city in De-
cember, and who is well known and
liked here, was quietly married this
week to Mrs. Belle Hewlett Byrd Of
Charleston, Mo-, an artist Of esre-
sial ability.
TIL Cosillion club of Paris, Tenn,
gavo a pleasant German on Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Ia ula Barks-
dale of Hardy, Miss, who was the
guest of Miss Beulah Reddick of this
city last week, and is now visiting in
Paris. Miss Beulah Reddick and Mr..
Edwin Thompson attended from here.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04

The Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet on Tuesday
morning with Mrs. W. A. Gardner at
the Palmer House.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-04

The Musical club meets ON Monday
evening in the lecture room of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.