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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
MANDATES OF FASHION.
Li@ht-wei9ht Wraps for Evening Wear and Other Dress Notions
 Oi the Season.

Repousse lace in two tones is one of the new fads. With the raised design in ecru, upon blue ground, it is espe- cially effective, says the Chicago Daily News.
 Sprigged or lowered brussels net or nlalines with lace or scalloped edge is effective and becoming when the thread lace veil is beyond reach.
 The loose unlined jacket of lace adds much to the summer gowns modish- ness. It should not reach more than a few inches below the waist line, at it's longest in the back, and may escape the waist line entirely, but must be longer in front, possibly falling in scarf ends to the bottom of the skirt.
 The thing of the moment is the new coat-or, rather, cape-made of the same cloth as the skirt. This takes the place of the loose bolero and on cool days will be worn instead of the stole, boa or ruff1e. These capes are also made in coarse lace, guipure or em- hroidery, and, indeed, out of anything that is handsome enough to correspond with the skirt beneath.
 For a number of seasons now we have been informed that blue and green (the Scotch plaid colors) are passe and therefore beneath the con- sideration of the smart. woman. But French milliners still coxiure with blue and green creations. These are either in the various toque shapes or in stiff hats. The shades are of two sorts-the soft blue of the sky and the delicate green of spring foliage and the deeper greens and blues famous in the tartans. These charming schemes are worked out in fine straws and rib bons; quills, foliage and flowers are often added. So is tulle.
 Novelty in stocks Is not so easy to achieve. Every conceivable thing has been thought out A good idea, new in the shops and easily duplicated at home, Is to run the "tabs" all the way around, instead of conf1ning them to the front. The stock seen was first straight band of white embroidery. To the top of 1t were stitched tabs of blue linen, little distance apart, and caught in at the bottom of the band to fit the neck. These tabs varied in length, some running two inches be- 4oW EnC DdAo, SoLuS tI1Icc oE 4our. Aus ends were pointed and ornamented with round medallions of white em- broidery. Another idea is straight high collar of blue or olive green linen, with lily or butterfly embroidered in white on the front. Each side of the design is 8 deep curved turnover of white linen, and there is double tab of the white, with another lily or but terfy on the lower tab.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
VENTILATION IN THE HAT.
Good for the Hair and Adds Not . Little to the Comfort
 of the Head.

"Some customers have nonsensical notions about the proper way to venti- late hat" said fashionab ble natter, to a New York Times man. "In fact, they are so whimsical about it that we make the hats without ventilator and try to suit the wishes of the cus- toner after he has handed his money to the salesman. Many customers will not have hat ventilated at all. Well, they miss a great deal of comfort and take long chances for badness in old age. The English style, and the only one that some buyers will adopt, is a ring of perforated holes in the crown of the hat. In my opinion, 1t is just as we'll to have no ventilator at all as to put it there. The best way is to have two holes, one on each side of the hat, just above the band. Then you get good circulation all the time. There are ways of punching the holes artis- tically so that they do not detract from the appearance of the hat. But you would be surprised at the number of men who will not have them, some be- cause it is not fashionable, and others because they think the hat will not wear so we'll"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01

packing plants The Kansas City po- lice spent all night rescuing persons, and at noon no deaths had been report ed. The police have thirty five boats in service. At SchwarZschild's plant twen- ty-five persons, employees and people in the vicinity who had been driven from their homes, are imprisoned. They are safe from harm, but will not be re- moved until those in greater danger in the low lying ground near Armourdale and Argentine have been taken to places of safety.
 A steady rain has fallen here and west and still continues, and all streams in the stricken territory were rising at an alarming rate.' The prop erty loss in the wholesale district of the west bottoms will be tremendous. Both Kansas cities are cooperating in the matter of relief, and the great audito- rum of Convention hall, on the Mis- souri side, capable of seating 10000 persons, was turned into relief camp and the unfortunates brought there from the Kansas side.
 Eight distinct fires are burning in the flood district between three blocks west of the Union depot and Toad-a-Loup, the latter a settlement near Armour dale. It is impossible to reach any of the fires, as communication is cut off.
 All the fires appear to be iEolated ex- cept one at Eleventh and Bluff streets, which started in lime warehouse and spread to a fruit warehouse. Close to the fruit house, which is still burning, is a shed containing thirty barrels of oil
 At Toad-a- Loup three blocks of small buildings appear to be burning, while at another point a string of box cars is on fire.
 The only outlet Eow is over the Santa Fe. Missouri Pacific. Alton, Burlington and Wabash tracks in the eastern part of the city, but as little switching can be done outside the depot all trains finally will be stalled. All incoming trains from the east are laid out, and, the wires being down, it is impossible to state the railway condition east of here. .t
 The Missouri is higher at Bonneville than it has eeen in years. It went over the banks on the Howard county side, and the lowlands are being sub merged. The inhabitants on islands west and east of Bonneville are being removed by steamboats to places of safety. The damage to crops in the lowlands along the Missouri river in Cooper county will go into the thou sands of dollars.
 The militiamen and police of both cities are working together to protect property, and citizens universally are aiding in the relief of the sufferers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
Notice to WATER USERS

Rule 10 of the Bureau of Water says: ''The regular water rents for street, sidewalk or garden sprinkling will be based upon such use only for dust-laying and sprinkling purposes fairly applied, and any excessive or unreasonable use for these or other purposes is prohibited. No hose shall be used for street, garden or sidewalk sprinkling except between the hours of h n. m. anda9 g. a. lm.,s and between 80 and 2:8O D. rri., NOR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS IN ANY ONE DAY, and each person paying for the use of water must confne himself to his own premises and the street direct ly in front of the same. 5-22-10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
willie Was Excused.

The following note was recently received by & Higginsville (Kan.) school teacher: Respected Miss: please excuse Willie for absents. He fell downstairs just before school time and we feered. his internal in- sides was hurt at first, but they ain't. The doctor says that no part of his anatomy was hurt, but the brewz- ing of the eppydermis of the outside hide and also his hipp hurt some. But he narrowly escaped fatal death, So kindly excuse"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
THE STOCKING BASKET.
1t Contains Work About Which There Is 2 Peculiar Charm for
 the HOua evvifes

Mending stockings might we'll be thought prosaic occupation, if not a dull one. The woman who sits down every week before 20 pairs, worn by active feet, big and little, often finds the pile discouraging, although she would not have it smaller by single pair, says Youths Companion.
 But there is a curious, half-myster- ious charm in the work. It is as if it typif1ed all wifely and motherly duty. Even the maiden aunt, with darning- needle in Yer hand, has the air of the matron. The coziest corner in the house is most fit for the stocking basket and its presiding genius. An incontestable verdict against a gor~ geous palace recently built by rich man was pronounced by 8 woman, her" self both refined and rich: "There isn't a spot in the whole house where could darn stocking!' It is amusing or pathetic but true, that the modern stocking should have taken the place held by the medieval shield. To bide at home and polish the shield was then the sign of wifely de- NOCAoAs AhO "oI SOOSA4uS 1udJ hOG lend itself so easily to the demands of poetry, but it is none the less beauti- full and appropriate symbol.
 There was a time within 20 years when it seemed as if stocking-mending were doomed. The needle was temper arily discarded. A clever writer, speak ing of the fact said it was the natural reaction from an age which worked wool parrots with beaded eyes to an age which hires outsiders to darn its stockings. But to-day the pendulum has swung back. and my lady presides again over the. stocking basket whether it is filled with dainty Partisan hose of silk, or with stout woolen socks, fit for tussle with thorn and wind and weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
ASSESSORS' NOTICE.

The assessors of the city of Water bury will be in session from June 1, 1903, to July 1, 1903. hours 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m., to receive lists of all persons liable to pay taxes in said city. All property to be listed at full value.
 JOHN w. BURNS, WILLIAM D. BHECHER,
 MARTIN J. M'EVOY.
 .t-. Assessors. 6-21-10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
AmbrOBYA, gaI,ad d.

Peel few nice sweet oranges, re. move the white pith. Skin and seed without breaking the lobes. Line 8 salad bowl with crisp lettuce leaves; put in a layer of the oranges, sprinkle with sugar, and if you use wine, a little sherry. Cover with a layer of fresh grated cocoanut; next add a layer of lemon or grape fruit jelly; then cocoa- nut, more oranges, etc. Place the dish on ice for two hours. Decorate the top with sections of the orange and a sweet salad dressing. Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
One EU0uGh.

''But what is your real objection to polygamy?" insisted the argumenta-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and 4rand st@s
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go Rl
 6-Cor Bridge and MagUl sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go Tl 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect -sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine gtG. 2o-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow gtS. S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 82-Cor Riverside and Bank gts. 84-Cor W. Main and Watertown yd. 85-Conn By & Lt'g Go, car h'se p) 86-W6terbury Brass Go P) 87-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 8S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sSa. 43-New England Watch Go (P1 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. .Py Waterbury Buckle Go. P) 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River ktH. Sc-Cor Franklin and Union gts. 5S-Waterbury Clock Go, case fac.(Pl 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 5e-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No hose house.
 6S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sfs. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin g&a 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Watervilla sta. 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Welton stg. e12-The Platt Bros Go. P) 213-Hammond Buckle Go. P) 214-Waterbury Clock Co,m'y't fac CrD 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. Round Hill and Ward sfs Cooke and N Main gts. 2T2-Grove. bet Central 6 Holmes avs B11-S. N. ID. Telephone Go building (Pl S12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. S13-Rando1ph & Cloves (P0 & Atwood (P) 815-American Ring Go. (P) 316-Electric Light Station (P1 31S-Holmes. Booth & Haydens (P1 821-No 4 Hose House. 323-Cor Washington ave & Porter sta. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st & Washington ave. 371--City Lumber & Coal Go. P9 412-Tracy Bros P) 432-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. (Py 5s2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 (P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 l. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 H. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 Hi. Three strokes, 12 n, g D. m.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick viii indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
Strawberry Bavarlan Cream.

Line lemon mold with large fresh strawberries cut in halves lengthwise, cut side out; fill mold with charlotte russe. Chill mixture thoroughly. Re- move from mold and garnish with fresh strawberries, carefully washed, with the hulls left on.-Housekeeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01

"Oh, give us a rest" said the other. Don't you know that a man can't serve two masters? ?"-Town Topics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01

Your last pay envelope in your old job carries a pang with it, perhaps. But the new job-if you hustle for 1t and advertise for twill soon cure the heart-ache of losing the old one. A 10 cent ad in our Want Column will surely help you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
Fol1ies of Long Ago.
s-No man knows himself.

Bibbs--No man knows himself.
 Gibbs-That's true. have just been reading over some letters wrote to my wife before we were marEials- Philadelphia Ledger,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10

A diagram of Roosevelt's real
position on the negro question
should be prepared. He deprived
one town-Indianola-of postal
facilities because the whites made
the negro postmistress resign; he
wrote to Clark Howell, of At
]anta, that he wouldn't swerve a
hair breadth from his principles
about giving the negro an equal
chance. Now he refuses to re-
appoint the negro postmaster at
Wilson, y. c., whose ability and
fitness are conceded, because this
postmaster ran as an independent
republican candidate for congress
and displeased Senator Pritchard,
leader of the lily-white faction.
This is somewhat of a swerve.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10

The co7ncil organized Tuesday even
ing by electing Geo. KieweI president.
and Geo. Moeglein vice president Of
the council.
The only contest was for city attor-
ney. On the first bal lot F. W. Lyon
received 2 70 ties, Donat Trettel 8, E.
P. Adams 2. The second ballot gave
Lyon 3, Trettel 2, Adams g. The
third ballot: Lyon g, Trettel I, Adams
g. The fourth ballot elected Adams,
who got votes, Trettel i, Lyon 2.
Chas. Lafond was elected street COM
missioner, to receive e.. so per day, NJ.
Coleman janitor, $50 per month, John
Bowman poundmaster, A. J. Fem
city engineer, DR.. Chance health off,
Ger.
The salary Of the city clerk was fixed
at 5000 q year, an increase of $50,
and the salary of the city attorney at
800. A."
Three policemen were authorized,
the chief to receive 1855 per month,
and the policeman$5O each per month.
The mayor was also authorized to
appoint six special police, one of
whom is to receive $40 per month and
be stationed at the depot crossing
This is Chas. Hogle's position, the
remainder Of his salary being paid by
the railroad company. The other five
do not receive pay from the city, and
are watchmen at the mills and fac
tories.
The assessors salary is fixed at
$3.50: He has only. the personal assess
ment to make this year. ..~- 81 T..
Philip German and Henry Peterson
were elected members of the board Of
health. to serve two years. 81
John Wetzel, T. j. Monahan and 81.
A. Nelson were reelected members Of
the board of public works. &. .ss, r.:.==s
The pay for street labor was fixed at
$1.65 per day. =.. s.%.=3G#
The council adjourned to April goth,
when q liquor license will be granted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10

Governor Van SAINT has reap
pointed S. W.. Leavitt on the
board Of control, which he had a
right to do, but he had no right
to call Mr.. Leavitt a democrat.
Mr.. Leavitt is now no more a
democrat than Van SAINT. A man
who has supported the republican
ticket, national and state, since
1896, is very far from being a
democrat, no matter what he calls
himself: The board of control
is partisan board, and every
body knows it. Calling Leavitt
democrat will not deceive any
one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10
Mayors Message.

It has been the custom since the
organization OF the city for the mayor
to send message to the council at the
beginning Of his term. I intended to
take up several matters at length in
this communication, but for various
reasons [ have decided TO consider the
questions later.
The city has grown and prospered
during the past year, and see 20 rea-
son why this growth and prosperity
should rot continue The officials
have in many ways power to help the
interests Of the city and the people.
Cooperation among the officials in all
that is for the ci5y's good, and CO.
operation among officials and people
to further the same end, will make
Little Falls progressive and enter
prising municipality. We may all
officials and citizens-have different
opinions as to methods. Certainly we
are all agreed on this-the welfare and
OF the city in which we
live
The relations between the executive
and the council have been pleasant and
harmonious during the past year. 7
trust that this state of affairs will
continue.
Very sincerely.
-Chas. E. Vasaly, Mayor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10

One Of the measures passed by
the last congress, known as the FL
kins law, is intended. it is claimed,
to strengthen and enlarge the pow
er of the interstate commerce
commission, and prevent railroads
discriminating among shippers.
is now announced, and not. d o.
MED, that \. j. Cassatt, presi-
dent Of the great Pennsylvania
railroad system, Paul Morton.
second vice-president of the Santa
Fe, and (. D. Kenna, general
counsel of the Santa Fe, drafted
the bill. Mr.. M,rton prepared
the digest Of the bill which has
been pronounced the true inter-
probation of the law. One of the
provisions of the act is a heavy
fine on the person taking a rebate
as we'll as the one giving it. Toes
anyone imagine that the one taking
a rebate would, under these cir
cumstances, reveal the fact, nor,
Of course, would the railroad
company giving the rebate reveal
it? So that this clause is held bv
eminent lawyers who have studied
the act as practically preventing
prosecutions under the new law.
Whether this is true or not the
future will show. But a bill
drafted and prepared by railroad
officials will certainly not contain
ANYTHING disagreeable to those in
terests. Could not the republi-
can encouragement, or the re-
publican leaders, have prepared a
bill without accepting a draft pre-
pared by the greatest enemies of
the Interstate commerce law? It
seems not, and this throws further
light upon the pretended animosi-
ty of the Roosevelt administration
toward the Morgan interests, for
Cassatt and Morgan are both
friendly to Wall street. 1t is a
magnificent game of bluff which
S being played. -: T.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10
City Council.

The city council wound up the
years business Monday evening.
The First National bank. the Ger
man American National and the
Merchants State Bank were declared
repositories of city funds Each
bank furnishes bond of $4,000 and
paws per cent on monthly balances.
The bond Of City Treasurer Chss.
Sylvester, $40. 600, with P. H. New
man. B. Burton and A. Simonet as
sureties, was approved. This is a
temporary bond, as surety bond for
$40, 600, to be paid for by the banks.
will replace it soon.
The bond of Justice D. NJ Gamer
on.-s500, with n. N. Bergheim and
A. Simonet as sureties, was approved,
also the bond of Justice G. Sheldon,
with R. Muske and L. SigDor as sur
cites. City Clerk Cary's bond-s500-
with P. W. Hayes and F. 4. Lind
bergh as sureties, was approved.
Mrs. Mary E. Buffers bill of $.5;-
SO, rent Of market place on First
street, was rejected.
The street commissioner report
g. S5-was approved.
The bills of G.. W. Emder and D.
Brown, $26. 50 and 50. Is. for stretch
ing hose across the river, and hauling,
the night the old bridge fell, were
allowed
Thos. Ingle's hill-$1O-c Of
Vim. Calder, was rejected, not having
been authorized. Calder was at the
Windsor hotel some months ago, very
i'll, having either fallen Or EN- throw
eff a train he was later adjudged
Insane and is at prs sent in this Fergus
Falls as5 l1m. He had been working
with a track gang near Randall.
E. ". Collins report as justice-$3t,
was approved. Mr.. Collins thanks
tie council and others for courtesies
recei we'd.
Mecusker & Harrison We're allowed
$40 900 on their bridge contract.
About $4,000 is still to be paid.
Bills allowed:
J. 3. Brandon, smallpox guard 5 Is. 90
\. K. Hall, rent for election, 10. 90
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10

The czar's declaration for re-
ligious freedom and local self
government is pronounced by a
manifesto emanatirg from. Mos
COW as a snare and delusion, as
no right is given to. the orthodox
Russian to adopt any other Chris
tian creed, and seceders from the
Russian church are liable to lose
their civil rights and be deported
to Siberia.