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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

duty to assume fatheriy attitude to- ward her. After what you have just said think it is. I will have q bou- quet for her tomorrow, and I will send it in by you with my compliments"
 Two hours later I went to room No. 300 to see MT. Griscom. He is also an old man with paternal feelings. He is the agent of the grindstone trust, but he has no gritty feelings toward hu- manity. When had told him that for aught | knew Miss Harris might be lone orphan and struggling against selfishness of the world the tears start ed to his eyes and he replied:
 "Sammis, you are boy with a heart, and such sentiments as you ex- press do you infinite credit. will let Miss Harris know that there is at least one person in this cold world who sym- pathizes with her in her struggles for existence, and if can smooth the path for her it shall be done. With this dol- lar you will buy bouquet and present 1t in my name. In doing so you will casually mention the fact that I am q widower. with an income of $1OO per week. Don't fail to get in the per, Sammis." .1s.
 My third call was at room No. 5O4. Old MT. Taylor didn't receive me in fatherly spirit at first. Some one had told him that I had called him an old masher, and of course his feelings had been hurt. I soon made that all right, however, and then held up the case of the new typewriter to his at tention. His interest was instantly awakened. The top of his bald head began to blush and his chin to culver, and when I had ended my peroration he pounded on the desk with his fist and replied:
 "Sammis, I am not a man with a heart of stone, though I represent & flint glass company. As you say, Miss | Harris is young and beautiful. She Is also innocent and unsophisticated. She needs an adviser a sympathizer-in l fact, father. My heart tells me that should be sort of father to her.'' "But it's an internal insult, all the same, and will begin tomorrow. Sammis, you know what discretion is, | don't you?"
 "Yes, sir. It means say nothing and | saw wood"
 Exactly, Sammis, though you might have used more elegant language. You l might drop in on Miss Harris in casual way some time tomorrow, car | rying bouquet shall provide for the occasion, and present my compliments and anything nice you happen to think of.'
 II needn't say you are a married man, need I?' asked.
 'Well, n-o. fail to see the necessity of that One can be husband and a father at the same time, of course. 1 And should Miss Harris ask how old l you think am"-
 "I will say forty eight instead of six ty."
 "Forty-eight or forty-nine, Sammfs, and will remember 1t to your credit You have the situation we'll in hand, I
 think, and I will leave it to you. Drop in to see me occasionally. You will always find me glad to see you" met Miss Harris the next day. She looked so innocent and beautiful that my heart smote me. and I decided to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

25c PERFUMES, "Crab Apple" and Jockey Club odors, Reduced to 19c an ounce 25c LEATHER AND SILK BELTS
 Reduced to 17c each $1.00 WOMBN's CHEVIOT AND MADRAS WAISTS, .. Reduced to 79c each 39c WHITE WASH SILK, war ranted to wash perfectly,
 Reduced to 25c yard 49c ALL WOOL WHITE ALBA TROSS, 36 inches wide,
 Reduced to 29c yard. Sc WHITE INDIA LAWN
 Reduced to 41ac yard. 25c SILK WASH CLOTHS,
 Reduced to 10c each. 25c SILK GINGHANIS,
 Reduced to lie a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

MEMS FINE FRENCH BALBRIG- GAN SHIRTS- Regular $100 quality, 1n sizes 34, 40, 42 and A only,
 Reduced to 39c garment 25c MEMS INITIAL FOUR-IN- HAND TIES,
 Reduced to 16c each. BOG MEMS FANCY HALF-HOSE, Reduced to half price, 25c a pair. < 25c WoMENas oPENWORK LACE HOSE, .4
 Reduced to 19c a pair. 25c WloMEN's SWISS RIBBED VESTS,
 Reduced to 17c each. 25c WoNIEN's LACE GLOVES, in black, white and grey,
 Reduced to 1Sc pair. 2Bc woMEN's EMBROIDERED TURNOVER COLLARS,
 Reduced to 19c each. 25c WOMEN'S PEARL SHIRT WAIST SETS,
 Reduced to 19c set
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
HieH LIGHTS or FASHION.
@mc1udimG Gut, Color, Material and
 GnrnftwRe of Gowns.

@mc1udamG Gut, Color, Material and
 GmrnftwRe of Gowns.
 Fine cloths will be worn throughout the summer in light blue, such as delft and sky, pink and the tenderest lettuce green. On nearly all these dresses the cape or tippet effect will 6gure, but should be used with care, as st may soon be too universal to hold its own long In select fashions.
 Hip empiecements of silk frequently head plaited, skirt, but Paris does not greatly favor the tight drawn aspect below the waist. The flowing plaits are unmistakably graceful.
 Sporting dresses remain. after the severely tailor made models, but the best tailor's make of gowns in general now are as smart as smart can be, with all the grace and softness of fete dress es, and evening dresses are of the most elaborate description.
 Some dressmakers are arranging their skirts with broad box plaits, close Iy stitched down from the hips, and make two for one bodice, the longer for indoors, the shorter for outdoor wear.
 Severity has been banished from the front of the bodice Here bolero trim mings prevail and long revers softly trimmed with embroideries and lace.
 The vests and waistcoats are nearly ! all lace or soft pompadour silks Very feminine, coquettish and becoming are he gowns of the moment, anything but hard or severe.
 Black and white, both for day and evening gowns, are distinctive mix ture in the modes. White lace gowns display black incrugtations. Black lace is made up over white.
 Linen shirt waists are. very simply made, being embroidered in thick up- signaling satin stitnh, with shoulder col lars and full sleeves. Grapes, as usual, figure in these embroideries and ber- riaG of all kinds.
 Many of the gowns lace up the back or fasten invisibly there, and no two sleeves seem to be alike, though the dominant idea is.a sort of bishop sleeve @ek into deep wristband, with the full ness bulging out on the outside of the arm and next to the wrist, often cut in 8 curious square form.
 Boleros have by no means had their day, but they are sinking into the sack and do not seem to have the power to assert themselves.
 Gray, champagne tone and the light green ducks egg are modish day shades, and the champagne tone as- Serts itself also in the evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Conee Cake,

Cream one cupful of butter and two cupfuls of sugar. Add one-quarter of teaspoonful of salt, two well beaten eggs and one cupful of molasses. Beat in alternately five cupfuls of flour and one cupful of strong cold coffee. Add one-half of a teaspoonful of mace, one half of a teaspoonful of cloves, one large teaspoonful of cinnamon, one cupful each of raisins and entrants and teaspoonful of soda dissolved in one tablespoonful of boiling water. Bake In two loaves in moderate oven. Liable Talk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Asparagu. I'm a Novel shape.

Cook two tablespoonfuls each of but ter and four together, add half tea spoonful of salt, a dash of pepper and one cup of cream. gradually. When boiling, add two tablespoonfuIs of cold chicken, chopped fine, one cup of cook ed asparagus tips and four well beaten eggs; turn into mold or an earthen bowl holding one pint, thickly buttered and lined with cooked asparagus. Cook standing in a dish of hot water until
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
One or the Other.

T can't say that I like Paynters pictures. Perhaps it's because don't appreciate them"
 Il don't know. It's either because you don't appreciate them or because vnu dn.',-pnck-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Nothing Distinctive.

"What does the expert mean when he says there is no character in Ciark's handwriting?" inquired the seeker after knowledge.
 He means" replied the man who knew, s'that every character is legibly, formed."-Philadelp Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Suspicion Confarmed.

Mamma-Johnny, shall have to tell your father what naughty boy you have been.
 Johnny-I guess dads right when he says a woman can't keep a thing to herself.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Weighing the Conditions,

Wandering Willie Why don't yer write beggin' letter to one of tn mill lyunaires?
 Weary Waggles-What's de use? He'd prob'ly say he wud give me millyun eff l raised a similar amount meself widin six months-Town Topics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

Free, sf.o0 worth stamps with 6 Ib bag Salt at 1oc.
 Free, $1oo worth stamps with < ib package Mustard or Pepper at 10c.
 Free. $1.0o worth stamps with one package Malta Vita or Norka Oats at 15c a package.
 Twelve cakes Laundry Soap for 25c
 Free, $500 worth stamps with 1 Eb Best Tea at 65c lb.
 Free, $500 worth stamps with 1 ID Best Coffee at 35c ID.
 Ton of new, fresh Prunes, value Sc lb, 5 lbs for 25c. and $1 worth stamps free.
 cans best Tomatoes for 25c, and S1 ] stamps free.
 2 cans best Peas and Corn for 25e, and $1 in stamps free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Currnnt Pie.

Make currant pie with an under crust Fill deep earthen pie plate three-fourths full with the entrants. after they have been heated to the boiling point; sprinkle over cupful of sugar. cover with rich paste and bake in 8 moderate oven forty minutes. Dust the top with powdered sugar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
No Need For One.

ssBut you have no hospital here, z protested the tenderfoot, land there's so much violence here too"'
 sVi'lence nothingw exclaimed the native. we don't have no vi'lence here, an we don't need no hospital. When one of the boys shoots there ain't no job left 'cept for the coroner" Denver News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Cnnnisierate.

T suppose that if you marry my daughter you will expect me to pay your debts?''
 Shouldn't think of putting you to so much trouble" answered Earlie Byrd ''You can give me the money, and I'll pay lem myself. ."--Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
SfrR m

Funny thing about monocle.~N
 Whats that?"
 "Why, the fellow who uses one makes a complete spectacle of himself, and yet it's only half a spectacle. E. Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

15O Bleached Sheets. s1x90, regular price Csc, sale price 45c.
 25O Unbleached Sheets, S1x9O, regu- lar price soc, sale price 39c each. x 500 pairs handsome ruffied Curtains, 2A yards long, regular price 5oc, for Friday 27c pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
His Reorustane Field.

'I don't see why a we'll dressed man like you should have to walk the rail- road track"
 Well, you see, am theatrical man. ager, and am getting together com pany."-Town and Country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Int It,a Cheeky.

Could you admire girl if she made remarks about her own beauty?" "M'm-well, if she really is beautiful you can't blame her for having the face to say o."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
A Chance to Morarsse.

"I heard feller say dat he wasn't happy unless he was workin'," said Plodding Pete.
 Well" responded MeandeEing Mike. "dat shows what terrible ting 1t Is to git into habits. ."-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

" PAPER AT HALF PRCE-We have purchased for cash from the largest 3 the all in lot worth anywhere 10 M Sc, r1o v,orh25 box al
 give s'a worth stamps Free and with boxes ssA fo Ladies Vests and
 Sale price 5de Fans z5c Sale price l@3cyd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

9 pair extra long and wide Noting ham Lace Curtains, regular price $3, Friday and Saturday morning $1.50.
 50 pair extra long and wide Noting ham Curtains, value $4. at $2.25 and $25o for Friday and Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
When the sum Goes Dovvu,

New Arrival-Great smoke! What was that?
 Friend-That's the sunset gun.
 New Arriyal--And to think that in this counthry the sun sets with a boomp like that!-C Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
SPECIAL
REDUCTIONS
For Tomorrow, Saturday Morning, and Monday.

As we close at Tomorrow we're going to make reetar Saturday Evening Reductions for this week. Saturday morning and Monday, READ THESE ITEMS carefv as every of them special Bargains
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

1,5OO pieces Nos 5, ', 9 and 12 Al Silk and Satin Ribbons, fancy ane plain, regular prices 10c and 1279c sale price SC yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

1000 yards White Dinities, Lawns Dotted Swisses, Piques, yard wide Openwork Piques, Striped Lenos, val ues 19c, 25c, 35c, 39c a yard-11c yard; on third center counter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

500 pieces Ribbon, all silk, No 40, all colors, regular price 2Oc, 10c a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

100 cartons Silk and Velvet Flowers, 5oc to $1.o0, at 15c and 25c bunch. $100 in stamps free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29
Accounting For xt

Accounting For Tf. ~I come from very good family" said Flutterby, with a repellent sniff. ''They must have adopted you." re- marked the odious Bagsby.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-29

l case yard wide Pique, heavy welt regular price 25c, lie yard
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
SAVANNAH MORNING NEws SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 1909

transparent effects is always a good
choice, and delicately Powered silk is
equally charming. For the rest, the
lines of the selected model should suit
the wearer's type-frills and furbelows
for thin maids and straight sweeping
effects for stout ones. Flat figures may
also be improved with Voluminous
fichus. and the too prominent bust dis
guised by simply keeping the front
bodice line straight.
If laces cannot be afforded, remem-
Der that all the simpler evening mate
rails lend themselves delightfully."- to
ribbon garnishing, and never was the
ribbon supply more varied than now.
The uses of the narrowed sorts are
manifold. If patterned and an inch
wide they are frequently employed in
loose garland festoons, held up with
rosettes. Straight rows are seen on
other frocks, or the only ribbon used
may be very elaborate one which will
be put on in a limited quantity-say
for the sash, a single bodice knot and
a hair bow. This, whatever the pattern
of the ribbon may be, is a mere loop
and end of sophisticated creases.
The finger manipulation of all rib
bons has reached a point of artistic
beauty that adds much to their value.
Those of the new tape variety are tied
and punched and knotted into the
semblance of butterflies and flowers,
and in such shapes are formed into
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

put far apart, went over both gown
and lace insets, creating a charming
unity between costume and trimming.
Not an end of any sort fluttered any
where, the costume fitting the figure
with the simple severity Of an untrim-
med lace slip.
Other evening gowns seen fiuttered
all over. Some delightful little toll
cites of ribbon and chenille-trimmed
nets and mullS were frilled, flounced
and sashed to the top notch. Shaped
tlounces, deliberately deep, formed the
filmy elbow sleeves of more than one
diaphanous frock. Spanish skirt
fiounces were put on with rows of
shirring, and the same motive also
formed the tops of other sleeves and
appeared around the busts of bodices.
Some clinging and strikingly effec-
tive crepe gowns had their sashes made
of the same material or chiffon. Other
frocks, and especially those in the tint
ed silk mullS for very youthful wear
ers, were sashed and boned with POM
padour ribbons, whose garlands, bou-
quets or stripes ran over backgrounds
in the gown tints.
\ dainty dance get-up, suitable for
a school girl of blonde or pale bru-
nette coloring, was a simply frilled
frock of tucked white organdy mount
ed on coarse Swiss The sash and bod
ice knots were of the new taffeta rib
bon in vivid coral pink, and the red
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

fastened in front with a gilt CLASH sal
with turquoises, and the short ENDS
which barely reach to the bust line
are trimmed with heavy white sils
fringe. N
The short collarettes. no matter in
what fur they are fashioned, are trim
med and fastened in this manner. The
metal clasps afford another outlet for
extravaganza, which is eagerly seized
upon by jeweler and modiste. The
fringe is frequently Of a CONTRASTING
color, either alone or mingled with
white.
Nor is silk cord the only material
for the fringe. Chenille is equally as
popular. and has an even prettier ef-
feet. An erInine collarette has the
short ends finished with a six-inch
deep fringe of alternate strands Ct
black and white beads. 1t is bizarre
enough to please the most outre fancy
Ermine has it's usual vogue among
smart people. The fad for black and
white has led to more than usually fire.
quent limitations, but it seems almost
impossible to initiate it effectively.
Ermine pieces usually take the form
of small collarettes and tiny muffs to
match, but this season it is being used
much more lavishlY. A long stole is
made of the animals entire. The skins
are put on alternately, heads and tails
up, the heads being left on. The stole
is very broad, probably four skins in
width. The broad pouch-like muff is
twice as wide.
The new bag-like muffs are not par
ticularly pretty from an esthetic stand
point, nor for an economic one. They
consume an almost incredible amount
of fur, and there is much waste space
which might have been utilized for a
shopping bag. The opening for the
hands has been moved from the center
of the sides to the very top. 1t barely
admits the two hands, and leaves scant
room for handkerchiefs or pocketbook.
Moleskin has this advantage over
many other furs-it comes naturally
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

for sewing, so no adventuring is done.
And lest the home dressmaker might
go astray-all women are not gifted in
the mechanics OF dress-ask always
for the painted model which goes with
the boxed robe froCk.
Other pretty and inexpensive robe
gowns suitable for festive evening
wear are of plain net threaded with
gilt and silver. Simple designs in
these are quite cheap, but. of course,
the moment the tulle or net costume
takes to elaborate tinsel embroideries,
II is a thing for courts as far as price
is concerned. Some of the nets in
deep tints, curious Coppery reds and
strange electric blues and greens. are
spangled with sequins in the same
shades. These are highly effective I'M
der gaslight, and since gowns in such
colors and materials are without other
trimmings than plain tulles in the
same tints, they have as well some
thing of an impish look.
A frock of fragile Wits silk point
d esprit encrusted with a fairy lace
showed a return to the gilt spangles
of the long ago These freely trim
mings, whose little sparks would
glorify the meanest gauze, have long
played important parts in the dress of
beauty. Marie Autoinette wore them,
and Madame de Remusat chronicles a
dress of Josephine's so decked-rose-
colored tulle with silver spangles-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
sprays for bodices and coiffures.

sprays for bodices and coiffures.
Especially with yelling materials are
the ribbons so treated charming. The
newest of these textures, which will
be much used for simple evening
wear, closely resemble the old fash
toned bareges. They are shown in all
the colors of the season, and some
sun pleated gowns in them display the
shaded effects now the fad.
The simplicity of the new evening
coats makes it possible for any girl
who can manage sewing woman, to
have not only smart dance frock for
Christmas, but a smart evening wrap
as we'll. A wrinkle for the limited
purse is that the shops frequently sell
handsome remnants of soiled white
cloth at very low price. These may
be dyed some effective color-coral
pink, pale blue. gray or yellow. A
lace dyed saffron would trim the first
three colors. and pure white chiffon
in scarf and inside sleeve ruff1es
beautify the last.
Therefore, if you haven't your
Christmas dance f1nery, see about it
at once. Fine feathers add prodigious-
~ to Christmas cheer. and the woman
who does not appreciate the encourag-
ing quality of clothes has no right to
expect Cupid under the mistletoe.
So, here's to Woman's Christmas
fineries! And may everyone of her
be beautiful in them.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
From Success


He watched the clock.
He was always grumbling.
He was always behindhanG
He had no iron in his blood.
He was willing but untitled.
He didn't believe in himself.
He asked too many questions
He was stung by a bad book
His stock excuse was II forgot
He wasn't ready for the next step
He did not put his heart in his work
He learned nothing from his plumbers
He felt that he was above his posi-
tion. -.
He choose his friends among his
interiors.
He was content to be second-rate
man.
He ruined his ability by half-doing
things.
He never dared to act on his own
judgment.
He did not think it worth while to
learn how. -.
He tried to make bluff take the
place of ability.
He thought he must take amusement
every evening.
Familiarity with slipshod methods
paralyzed his ideal.
He thought it was clever to use coarse
and profane language.
He was ashamed of his parents De-
cause they were old-fashioned.
He initiated the habits of men VINO
could stand more than he could.
He did not learn that the best part
of his salary was not in his pay-enVe-
lope.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

flowers are to deck their costumes,
they must be of the tiniest description.
All things considered, the present
fashions not only allow much scope
for taste. but admit of lovely effects
at comparatively little expense. AT
all of the shops robe gowns in lace
nets are sold as low as SIS. Silk
Innings, net lnterlinings and ribbon
trimmings for these will cost alto
gether no more than $14. SO If the
prospective wearer can do the sew
ing. behold a fetching get-up for $50.
Not so very cheap, many may say,
but reflect upon the prices of dress
makers and the cost of a good ready
made gown, and cheapness must be