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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
FANCY DRESS DETAILS.
Pretty Hits of Finery That Lend Tone and Effect to the Seasons
 Costumes.

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 White, black and pink are leading colors for evening owns.
 The old time bretelle effect is observ- ible in the trimming of some of the new bodices
 Among the new materials for gowns or trimmings is a plush which is an al- most perfect initiation of chinchilla fur, Bretelles of cloth, richly embroidered in white silk, adorn the bodice of white cloth gown, combined with chiffon cloth
 Silk renaissance and cluny Iaces are preferred, for the modish three quarter length lace coats lined with accordion plaited chiffon, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Petticoats of silk or wool Jersey are In high favor to-day, as they give the desirable slimness to the figure. The lower part is made of taffeta and fin ished with several full taffeta rufles.
 Even for the deepest mourning mill 1inery note of white is now introduced to relieve the somberness of the ebon hue, and English crape is much in evil dence, being employed for hats for young girls, as well as for widows bon nets.
 To be worn with white cloth car- riage gown is a standing collar of bright green silk, with long stole ends, fn- ished with heavy tassels. Gold braid and narrow black velvet trim the col- lar. A buckle set with large green stones fastens the cloth belt.
 Accordion plaited cloth in white, cream or pale gray composes some very handsome imported opera cloaks. The full accordion plaited sleeves are gath cred into cuffs with lace frills and a deep cape collar is covered with em- broidery and lace or fringe.
 4 black point d'esprit gown jetted heavily in panels has the low bodice en- tirely formed of fine quillings. A deep gird1e of shaded pink louisine is fas- tened with a rhinestone buckle and q long spray of exquisite pink fuchsias crosses the left shoulder.
 Many of the more elaborate cloth gowns sent over from Paris have the neck open in V shape to display a lace and chiffon underpiece, the collar be- ing of the same This small neck trim- ring is made an excuse for the intro- Auction of a bit of contrasting color.
 Girlish in it's airy simplicity is a danc- ing gown of pastel pink chiffon, the full skirt just sweeping the floor trimmed with frills of repousse lace and garlands of apple blossoms. The low bodice is nearly covered with a bertha of lace and chiffon. bordered with blossoms
 A deep rose co1ored cloth gown was finished with collar and V shaped piece below of pale gray chiffon embroidered in silver A gray cloth gown was sim ilarly finished in white lace and chiffon strapped with light blue velvet caught with rhinestone crescents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
GERMANS CHALLENGE
They Are Invading South American.
 Countries in Large Numbers.
Emperor William Approves Of Their Going, and May in Time Dispute tho Monroe Doctrine with
 Is-InterestinE Figures

The tide of German emigration to South America flows steadily, increas- ingly, and the kaiser warmly encour-
 ages his people in this movement. Apro- pos of which a careful student of inter- national politics declaures that the Ger man emperor is building up his navy for the very purpose of some day trying issue with the United States as to that well-known Monroe doctrine of ours.
 The same writer says it is common talk in official circles that the emperor fully realizes the richest and most easily accessible field for German energy and emigration lies in this vast and little exploited region. Germany needs mar kets and she proceeds to make them where she can; and South America is one of the richest countries in the world. country not already preempted by some enterprising one of the great na- tions, and it's wonderful waterway s make the interior accessible. The Amazon for 5000 miles is traversible the La Platte for 4,o00 miles. the Orinoco for 1000 miles, and lesser streams are nayigable for considerable distances. That this great, marvellously rich land has lain so long undeveloped is attributable to two causes the ble nature of South American governments; and that shadowy but persistent Monroe doctrine which warns hands off. < But the bold kaiser says: Who's afraid?' and en- ters in
 It would look as though the United States were thoroughly alive to the fact that the Germans are invading this long jealously guarded tropical America, for some time ago all the American consuls were requested to furnish fullest in formation in regard to German colonfza- tion in South, America. And when one glances at map of the different dis tricts where the German has obtained strong foothold, one does not wonder our government is somewhat concerned with this feature of German expansion
 Tn Brazil alone there are said to be more than 100000 German residents In the province of Rio Grande there are over a quarter of million Germans almost 30 per cent. ofthe population; in Santa Catherina over 50 ,000 practically 21 per cent; in two towns Germans form 80 per cent. Of the population; then there are six German settlements where the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24


 Banker Clews, takes q hopeful view of the outlook for good business after the holiday season, He says; AS the close of the year draws near ac- tivity on the stock exchange is likely to be confined within moderate limits Closing of accounts and all the move merts incidental to the end of the year continue to divert attention from the stock market. The possibility of a slight furry in the money market also restraints speculation. Neverthe- less, there is q more confident under tone to the market. and the release Of about $145, 100000 for dividends, etc, after January is an important factor in the investment demand especially as the amount will be in excess of last years payments. Indications certainly point to renewed activity in the stock market soon after we get into the new year. and the probability is that then the general trend of val ues will be upwards and not down wards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

The interstate commerce com mmission in it's report just issued says that the most prominent fact in this years rec ord of train accidents is the appalling loss of life and property in collisions. The showing can not De called mater ially worse nor materially better than that made a year ago, and the total number of passengers killed and in jured does not differ from the record of the preceding year to such extent as to call for comment, but the mere continuance of the record, though it be no worse than in former years. Is a disgrace to the American people, pain ful to every careful observer That 13O, or 11S, or any large number of passengers are killed in the United States in the course of 8 year in sin gle class of accidents indicates con dition which should not pass without serious attention. These fatalities are due to causes which have never been adequately considered by any depart ment of government either of the Unit ed States or of any of the states, and there is a. crying need for such consid- eration. Railroad accidents, their causes and their results, have been considered in judicial decisions, and in the deliberations and verdicts of coroners and coroners' juries, and to a very limited extent by state railroad commissions, but none of these have dealt conprehensively with the sub ject. and apparently no improvements in railroad service nor reformatory measures of any kind have resulted from such action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
HEARD IN PASSING

Cuban reciprocity is now an assur- ed fact. Canadian reciprocity is next in order. .--Haverhill Gazette
 This is the season of good will to men. Not having a dollar to give is no good reason for withholding the kind word or the cheering smile - Zion's Herald.
 The new president of Colombia was elected while he was 2000 miles away rom his country Yet we are accus toned to think of the CoIon1bians as u tfeacherous crowd.--New Haven Union
 T1@ Honorable Tom Johnson says the democrats in 1904 will nominate their best man for presidency. This would be extremely injudicious. The democrats ought to save their best man for some more favorable year. Chicago Tribune.
 What the people want in the postal fraud matter is full publicity of every feature; no whitewas shing of any per- son, high or low, who may appear to have been mixed up in the scandals, adequate punishment of proved of lenders wherever possible.-Chicago Post
 The report comes again from Penn sylvania that Andrew Carnegie has set apart $4,000,00o the interest upon which is to form 8 perpetual fund to relieve worknen injured in the Car negie plants and to aid the heirs of those killed while at work Married men injured will receive $1 u day, while idle and. single men 75 cents. while children under 16 will receive 10 cents daily. Tn case an eraploye is killed while at work, $500 will be, giv- en to his family, and $1OO will go to the family of any child under 16 who meets death while at work.-Hart- ford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

number of Germans range from 95i to 30 per cent of the whole number of iI- habitants. In the Argentine Republic many Germans have found homes to their liking, and quite a number in Chilli.
 It is estimated that more than $150. .000.- 900 of German capital is already in- vested in Brazil Tn Central as we'll as South America Germany has large com nlerclal interests, and as some of the Central American states are now offer ing special Inducements to desirable immigrants, probably the Germans ere long will endeayor to make for them selves homes there. But it will take Lat in-Anerica some time to rival our coun- try in the number of it's German-Amer- jeans, recent statistics showing that nearly 90 per cent of the German enai- grants still go to the United States, and less thna five per cent. to Brazil, ATgen- tine and the other American countries.
 Germany needs new fields not only be- cause Of her demand for markets, but because she has population that is in creasing beyond all capacity of the home land to maintain it. At present she Is sending out more colonists than any other country in the world save Great Britian. According to MT. Poaltney Bigelow, thenotable feature of this move ment is that the German as colonist prefers almost any flag to his own If this be true, then the Germans may be willing to abide by the governments that obtain in the various South American districts in which they have settled, and our old friend, the Monroe doctrine, may consider itself unassailed
 But noted English weekly the Satur- day Review, asserts that England need feel no anxiety whatever over the navy building going on over in Germany, de- clares that the readiest cause for naval conflicts will be found in the struggle be- tween Germany and the United States for the partition or exploitation of the great South American continent. And doubtless hattle-worn John Bull breathes little easier at the though that the energetic William is looking our way instead of his
 @ KATHERINE POPE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
THURSDAY, DBcEadBER a4. 1908

Tomorrow will be Christmas, the greatestrof all the holidays. It should bring good cheer and happiness to everyone. but, unfortunately, there are many who will be dependent on those who are more fortunate than them selves for some of the good things that are needed to cheer and gladden. their hearts at this time. They are in every community and Waterbury is no excen- tion Let those, therefore, who have been blessed with enough and to spare keep in mind Governor Ghanaherlain's Thanksgiving proclamation, when he called upon those who have plenty to share with their more unfortunate fel- lowmen who hardly have enough to go around. If everyone will only do this it will be merry Christmas for a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
NO NEED OF WORRY.
His People WouIdn't Bother Her Anr. of That He ConvInced
 

They were engaged She didne know very much about him, of course: but she knew that she loved him, and that was enough. Her great fear was she wouldn't please his people, relates the New York Times.
 T know that you love me, dear, but will your people like me? want them to like me for your sake, and am awfu1ly afraid that they won 't.''
 There's no occasion to worry about that. darling
 "But do worry, dearest; they may Kot see me with your eyes, and 1t will be just. terrible if they disapprove of me"
 How could anybody disapprove of you2 I'm sure nobody could"
 Its very sweet of you to say that: but I'm still worried for fear that I may not be quite the girl that your relatives would have picked out for you
 sT think that I'm quite old enough to. decide such matters for myself.
 Too be sure you are. but for all that 1t would be awfully humiliating to me if were found wanting in the eyes of your people It might make trouble for you, and they might cast you of. '
 .tOh. guess there won't be any trouble about it
 I'm glad you feel so hopeful dear, that is, if you are hopeful, and are not talking just to cheer me up.
 T am perfectly sincere, darling, and know that my people will not cause you any trouble.
 But when am to see them? I hate to meet them, and yet long to have the trial over. When is the meeting to be?"
 Not for some time yet, I hope. You'll have to walt and meet them in Heaven am an orphan. and haven't a relative living"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

Speaking of the new bridge just opened across New Forks East river a writer in Golfers claims that tex perts say that no possible strain can break down the bridge, and that when the old Brooklyn bridge has erumbled away and nothing is left but the gran ite towers, the new bridge will still be open for business Skeleton steel towers are substituted for, the granite monuments at the ends of the other bridge, q seeming paradox when the Pennsylvania railroad is spending mil. lions to replace steel bridges by solid stone to make a more permanent way. Much added strength is in the four cables, which are eighteen and q quarter inches in diameter, against if. teen and threequarters for the first bridge. The difference is slight to look at, but impressive when seen be- heath the steel jacketing which hides the most wonderful and delicate achievement in allbridge construction
 Each of these four cables is made of T696 separate wires, each wire strung separately across the East river, while one hundred and forty men spun the huge steel rope. This daring band of workmen bound twenty-six tons of Steel wires into this cable web each day, each wire thirty-five hundred feet long. and only three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter, scarcely bigger than heavy picture wire. Five thou sand tons of steel were fashioned thus into four cables the thickness of a
 stout free. and the strength of each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
staten Island oxster ptc.

Scala quart of oysters in their own liquor, when it comes to the boiling point skim out the oysters and set where they will keep hot. Add to the liquor two cups of hot water, season to taste with salt and pepper. Rub two ounces of butter to paste with two ounces of four, dilute with a cup of hot
 milk and add to the broth. Stir and cook until smooth and creamy. Have ready crust of nice light biscuit dough rolled half an inch thick, cut into squares and drop into the boiling stew. Cover closely and cook 30 minutes. When done take them up carefully and place in hot dish. Stir the oysters into the broth, and when thoroughly hot turn into the dish with the. dump lings gs-Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

part of a mighty harmony Of effort, all pulling together, yet the power to bear its gigantic burden was no more than the united endeavors of thirty thousand picture wires The four cables cost S1, 400, ,00O."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

LOOK CUT--A DESERTER. is one of the possible results of every purchase Of cheap. unreliable TRUNKS or UMBRELLAS. We would like to have your attention to the large, best line of UMBRELLAS and TRUNKS we are offering. Once tried, you will come again. Why? Because we manufacture all our own goods and guarantee to keep in repair free Of charge all Umbrellas purchased from us.
 Umbrellas recovered and repaired while you wait in the best manner at the lowest prices.
 15S Bank st. opp Waterbury Ma tionai bank, formerly COT Bank and Grand Telephone 119-o Trunks repaired.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr,
 Telephone 119-2. Trunks and Bags repaired
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
Uncle Reuben Saxa:

Il hafnt Judgin' no man by de way he talks. Tze had man yell me outer his confield and run me half a mile, an afterwards present me wid two dog en ears. an I'ze had man talk so soft an sweet dat it brung tears to my eyes, an den charge me 30 per cent, in- terest on money loaned on de family sewin' machine. "-DetrSit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
A TouSIa Dipner.

Mrs. Dove Henry, I think you are positively cruel. Here I've tried hard to cook you a nice dinner, and you haven't had word to say to me about it.
 MT. Dove Darling, love you too much for that, If I'd said what I thought, you'd never speak to me again ~ Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
Thoroughly 1ncompetent.

Hewitt-Gruet has no business abil- ity.
 Jewett-No; he couldnt make money If he ran drug store in no-license town.---N Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
MIDWINTER CANADIAN ENCUR-
 SION AE1EY

On December 18th to 31st, inclusive the N. T.. N. H. & H. E. R. Go will sell excursion tickets to Montreal and Quebec. Tickets will be good return ing until and including January 25th 1904. Excursion rate to Montreal will be S11.20. to Quebec s13.20, via direct. route; while tickets to Quebec. going via Montreal and returning via Sherbrooke, or vice versa, will be sold at S15.SO. These interesting cities exS tend to excursionists the novelty of all the winter sports and pastimes for which they are justly famous,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
s6H. MY HEAD ACHES. SO,

That's the exclamation they make, this time of the year, when they get up in the morning. The cause is little or no ventilation; fire kept over night; perhaps a little coal has been put on the fire before retiring. Inhaling the. gas all night, which has no means of escape, the windows being closed, no wonder people have headaches. Open the window at the top; let yollr fire die out; have q bag Of BROWNS QUICK FIRE CHARCOAL 11andy; you can starr your fire in iiffy: you will have a good warm fire that you can bake or iron with. not one choked with clinkefs and ad.ashes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

Advertise rents, articles lost, found, and for sale in the popular columns of the Democrat ana get quick returns for money invested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
NECESSITIES.

We have nearly 175 ComfortabIes which you may have now at a. right price to make room for Iron Beds and Mattresses and other goods. These are of the best materials, but the price will attract you.
 If you are thinking of an Iron Bed we can beat any price you can get in Waterbury. Tn Spring Beds we always lead and always will.
 CASH OR CREDIT Boston Mattress Co.,, 250 East Main St
 I. HoRINBEIN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

CALL AND SEE our display of Poultry, best in the city. to be sold at lowest cash prices A full line of first class Turkeys, Chickens, Fowl, Geese and Ducks. We also have a full line of sea Food. Large Escallops 40c quart. FULTON MEAT. AND FISH MAR KET. 25ss Cherry st; phone, 213-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

gto advertise in the Demo- AElY 8. ord column.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-28
HYPERION THEATER.
Sunday Evening, Oct. 4.
SACRED CONCERT
For the Benefit of the Family of the
LATE HEAD USHER,
STEPHEN D. BROWN,

Tickets can be purchased at the Hyperion and
Grand Opera House Box Offices and also from the
Ushers of both houses and the Ladies' Committee.
Tickets can be exchanged at the Box Office,
Hyperion, for Reserved Seats on Friday, October q
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-28
BIBLE STUDY RALLY.
Eloquent Address in Foy Auditorium by
Ora Samuel Gray.

Eloquent Address in Foy Auditorium by
Ora Samuel Gray.
Yesterday was Bible rally day
throughout the wide world and as such
was especially observed by the Y. M
G, A. at its regular mass meeting for
men held in Foy auditorium. The
speaker of the afternoon was Ora Sam
uel Gray, the gifted and eloquent new
Bible study director Of the association.
The Peerless Book was the subject
Of Mr.. Grays discourse. and he made it
the basis for an eloquent appeal in its
behalf Mr.. Gray followed the history
OF the Bible from its very beginning,
from the first man who was led to
the stake for attempting to copy 1t, up
to the present time when three hum
dred copies are printed every minute
OF the day.
! The influence of the Bible on men OF
all classes and professions was care
fully discussed. The part which the
Bible plays in the foundation of the
works of SHAKESPEARE, in the works Of
poets and writer's of literature was
brought prominently into the fore 81
the discussion.
Mr. Gray brought out forcefully the
fact that only from the Bible does true
science spring. Ingersolls die and are
gathered to their fathers. Their creeds
are forgotten. Oriental countries have
their religions. They come and 90
without any substantiability but the
Bible had continued from one genera
ton to another and it will continue to
grow = =
Next Sunday the mass meeting will
be held IN the Grand opera house and
VIII be a big affair." Lyman Beeeher
sperry, A. NJ, M. D., Of oberlin, o.,
mas been secured as the speaker His
subject will be Male and Female, or
the Significance of Sex Admission Is
by tickets which may be secured at the
Z. M g A. rooms during the coming
week. There will be special music.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-28

cular letter on the death of Past Grand
Master William Wallace Lee of Meri-
den. The letter has on the first page
a half-tone of Mr.. Lee. A sketch is
given of Mr.. Lees life, and his Masonic
record is included. It is ordered to
be read at the first stated lodge COM
munication after it's receipt, and also
ordered that the altar be draped for
sixty days. The letter is signed by
Grand Master Leon M. Woodford and
the grand secretary. ns...,.. f.. a..
After separation of twenty-three
years, during which period each
thought the other dead, Henry Britt
and his sister, Mary Britt, natives Of
this country, met last week in a Bris-
tol meat shop, where the brother is en-
ployed, and recognized each other.
Tears flowed down their cheeks as they
embraced. The sister went from Bris-
tol to Middle Tennessee in 1880, but
both had lived in Bristol for the last
three years, the sister having returned
in search of her people. ri