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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
A FEW DAYS AGO

little boy not yet 12 years old went to the cobbling shop to get a pair of shoes which he left to have them re- paired. The shoemaker asked what was wanted. q want the shoes 1 left here to be repaired.r 'sAH right, son ny,n said the cobbler, as he picked up the shoes and tied them up i'll news paper; but the boy seeing the picture of one of the presidential candidates whom he had no use for, absolutely re- fused to take them with that picture on them. They had quite an argu- ment. but the boy won out. That s surely young America. No wonder he has the courage of his convictions, TOT he has never drank any tea or coHee only the kind we sell. Remember, we \have often said good tea and coHee (the kind we selD is brain tonic, anu surely the above is proof enough. Day i, the weather IS now and will be so that you'll have a fire going all day, and III such case it's advisable to do your own baking. because. the homemade is cheaper. more palatable ana lnoLe beneficial to your health, and our bak- lA ing Powder is warranted to give pen feet satisfaction and the price IS 4o cents per pound (not 50 cents and q dozen stamps with it), and this week we will give different size bak1ng dishes with each pound. and they are the very latest thing in the market, made to stand any kind of heat; only one set to each customer. Our Tea IS as usual the quality that brings on smile. and our Coffee is the nice rich lfavor.. the kind that some say is haif their breakfast. If you doubt us call and make one purchase at
 nI ~7 o-n1@s YTH G40p0
 42 East Main. St. Telephone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
EVENTS-~
Entertainments, Fairs.
 sociables of local interest

Oct 4-14-Grand annual fair given l by St Patrick's parish at St Patrfck's l parish hall. Oct Celebration in honor of the 3Oth anniversary of Kellogg lodge, No 5, +. and A. M., iD Leavenworth hall. Oct 17-Anniversary of French Ca
 nadian institute at Jones' Morgan
 building, room 30. ] Oct 19-2O-Fifth annual sale by La dies Aid society of Grace M. E.
 church at Pythian hall Waterville. oct l9-22-St Cecilia's parish flair at Eagles hall l Oct 2O-First annual promenade and sociabIe of employees of F. B. de- partment of Oakville Go, at Judd's hall.
 Oct 2o-26-Annual fair given by St Teresa's parish, at Town hall, Wood bury Oct 21- -semf-annual concert and re- ception given by Young Mems Catholic Literary association at Leavenworth 1 hail.
 Oct 22-Acorn Athletic club smoker at Academy hall Oct 28-First concert and ball by Waterville Engine Go at Pythian hall, | WatervilIe. Oct 31.-First annual dance and so-
 cial Given by Naugatuck aerie of Eagles, No GAO, at Gem opera house. Nov 3-4-5-Grand union fair by the Ladies auxiliary and Third division. A. o. H., at Columbus hall. Nauga- l tuck. Nov 3-Anniversary 3 promenade and dance given by Loubet camp, No H. 400, Modern Woodmen of America, at l Speedwell hall. Nov 9-Fourth annual promenade
 and dance by the Sunshine Athletic
 club at Speedwell hall
 Nov 9-17-Seventh annual fair of Washington Hill A. c. at their rooms,
 Washington street. l Nov 10-Reception and dance by the
 Algonquin club at Leavenworth hall. Nov 17-Seconds annual promenade
 and dance by the Orient Athletic club
 at Leavenworth hall. Nov 1S-Fifteenth annual dance and
 promenade given by St Thomas Ca dets Athletic association at Leaven-
 worth hall Nov 24 Old Fashion dance by the Veribest club.
 Nov 24 Reception and dance by St Mary's Alumni association at St Patrick's hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
SCHOOL OF HousEKEEP1NG.

An adapted course in cooking for those who have taken the first and second courses will be held in the Friendly league school of housekeep- ing. All who have registered for a third course and any others who wish to do so will meet at the league on Friday evening at o'clock, when the course will be explained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13

William ColIigan of South Elm street is visiting friends in Torrington.
 Another fine program at City hall Saturday evening. General Fulton in command.
 The trustees of the First church will hold a meeting on next Sunday to ap- point a committee to select successor to the Rev Dr Anderson, the retiring pastor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
\. CffAS = E,
TleMiIIer&PeC Co
Bargain Day Friday, Oct. I4th

< l. s s $ At 98c, Ladies' Walking Skirts, in Her
 ringbone mixtures, were $1.5O. At s9c, Ladies Shirt Waist Suits. At $4.98, Ladies' Cheviot Coats, all
 lined, value $7.O0. At 39c, Fancy Wool Mixtures, value
 49c. At 69c, Ladies Black Mercerized Petit
 coats, value 98c. At 7Ac, Fast Black Percaline, value
 121ac.
 At 3szc, Dark Prints, from 5c. At 5Ao, Unbleached Cotton, from 7c. At 15c, 9-4 Brown Sheeting, from 1Sc.. At Sc, 4olinch White Lawn, from 1Oc. At 200, Bleached Table Damask, from
 25c.
 At 127kc, Bleached Huck Towels, from
 17c
 At 49c, Mems Camel Under Shirts.
 large sizes, from 69c. At 59c, Men's Natural and CamePs
 Hair Shirts and Drawers, value 75c At 17c, 3 for soc, Mems All Wool Half
 Hose, black, camels hair and nat
 ural, value 25c pair. At 19c, Women's Black Ribbed Wool
 Hose, from 25c.
 At $19S, Boys Wool Suits, ages 3 to
 5 and 10 to 16. values $500 to $4O0. At $1.98, Boys Reefers and Overcoats, small and large sizes only, were $500 to $4.OO. At $1.75, Children's Short Coats, white
 and colored eiderdown, fancy braid
 trimmed, value $2.25. At 19c, Hemstitched Linen Doylies, with drawn work, value 25c. At 75c, Ladies' Extra Heavy Outing Flannel Night Gowns, fancy trim l med, value 9Sc. At 1214c, Straw Mating, from 1Sc. At 18c, Floor Oil Cloth, from 25c. At 121zc, Sapolin Stove Pipe Enamel. At 25c, IS and 20 inch Down Pillows. At 39c, Fringed Brussels Rugs At 5Oc, All Wool Ingrain Carpets. At 39c, Nickel Tea and Coffee Pots. At 25c, 9 bars arkin's SoLap. At $1.9S, Street Blankets, size SOxS4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
MEETINGS TONIGHT:
Butchers union. : Christian alliance.

Butchers union.
 Christian alliance. Court Acme, F. of A. Women's Relief corps. Polishers and Buffers. Court Linden, F. of A. Court Oregon, F. of A. Fourth division, A. O. H. Wadhams post, c. A. R. Tunxis tribe. l. o. R. NJ. Clark commandery, K. T. Artisan-C Canadian Francais. America lodge, A. o. U. W. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. E. l.. DeForest council, R. A. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Brass Workers union, No 186. Friendly league, social evening. Court Martin Hellmahn, F. of A. Mary Lincoln council, F. D. of A. Ansantawae encampment, I. o. o. E Amity castle, No Il, Knights of tn Golden Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
Piano Instruction.

By Miss LILLIAN MARIE LOUGHLIN at her home, IS ORANGE COURT, or at residence of pupils. on and after September 10th. 9-S-tf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
Ghi|dTen'S Hat and Bonnet
 Dept.

is especially attractive just now, as it is complete in every particular; not single style is missing, and the quail. spection of this department, and can assure our friends it will be found in- teresting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-13
LONG BEL TED TOP COATS.

Very swell coat and sensible also for they Keep you warm and in wet weather they will Keep you dry. that is if you our kind for ours are ssCravenetted wear that is made impervi0us to water. going through the process that makes them waterproof SIS, SIS, $2O, $22, and $25, the overcoat the you want this winter and you will find big variety to select from if you call on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

and the head OF a bird in jet. The
Mephistopheles effect is very striking;
indeed, the whole costume is worthy CT
note.
Anyone who possesses real jet should
make use of it. / have seen many jet
boleros, very often mounted on fCun-
dation of black Chantilly, and sometimes
on heavy cream guipure.
There is always revival OF black
and white frocks at this time OF year
for the Riviera season, while, with
view to the approach of Lent, the all
black frock, and the usual variety OF
grays and mauves will shortly make
their appearance.
"For evening wear it appears to me
that the majority Of bright colors, with
the exception of that exquisite rose du
Barry, are giving place to more sombre
tones.
'The blush slate gray which we Paris
ians often affect is not very becoming,
though it is sometimes smart, especially
when relieved with black.
Cloths bearing large black velvet
macarons are still used, while many Of
the blouse bodices are cut with little
tabs forming a very short basque. The
sleeveless bolero finds favor on many
occasions, and there is a furore for the
accordion-plaitedb blouse.
Among the dainty accessories Of the
toilette we give a foremost place to
hand embroidered muslin cravats and
to the real lace jabot. 1t is difficulty to
get really chic neckgear, but the cravat
and the jabot, when Of the best, are
quite delightful.
"The Riviera millinery sees revival
of dull gold, and our nodistes are pro-
ducing, in lovely cOlorirgs, the pointed
tooue. which is worn tilted back on to
the couture. 1t is small and narrow at
the sides and only suited to few faces,
though it will probably find favor among
many elegantes.
"Silver tissue, too, made up into flow
ers, leaves and sprays will appear in
company with tucked white chiffon, vio-
lets. mimosa and other spring flowers.
I do not venture to say that this mixture
is becoming, for silver and gold mixed
with white are apt to look chilly in
March wind.
"There is a decided liking for the
elongated, pointed toque Ito wear with
cloth tailor-made costumes), trimmed
only with woven braids. In spite of
this, the fiat, round shape is by no means
at discount, so the mondaine will have
the choice of two entirely different
shapes-the all-round and the much
pointed.
These fat shapes appear in dark
blue, dark myrtle green, and all the new
shades of pearl gray, the only permits
sible trimming being bows of ribbon, or
braid and velvet ribbon, mixed in har-
monious tones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

Nv and he had waded out considerable
distance when / slipped in between him
and the shore with my canoe from
around the point. He gave me hard
fight when he found himself cornered,
but he never got to shore until dragged
him there"
And so the modest little stories of his
own exploits, mixed with bits of wood
craft, went on for halt an hour or more,
after we had ciambered down and
stopped for a rest On a rock near the
waters edge 1t was half hour that
was typical of many l have spent with
this friend of the North Country. | get
letters from him now and then, and in
them is always hint of the same things,
Tor he writes me of what he is doing,
of the familiar places, of the hooks and
crannies of the primeval forest and its
mysteries that are as Greek to the nov
ice. but are as primer in tie hands of
a learned scholar to him, and these let
tiers come as a ray Of sunshine through
the long winter that must be passed
away from that paradise-the Ontario
forests.
WRIGHT A PATTERSON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

served us meals the chef of an Astor
could not have equaled in our estima-
ton. l had followed in the wake Of his
canoe through lake and river, sweating
and putting to keep my own bark in
sight of his propelled by Ions, easy
strokes of his noiseless paddle. | had
crossed the portages with him, wonder
ing at his easy, swinging stride, as with
boat swung lightly over his shoulders,
he piloted it and himself through the
dense underbrush, always sure of where
he was going, never guessing, never
missing, though not sign of path or
footprint could l see. But it was not
until came under Moore's tutelage as
trapper and hunter, and became classed
among his friends of the bush, that l
really knew him. And it was not until
this time that he displayed any patience
with my ignorance or my inability to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

SAINT, Of Minnesota, has just paid visit
to Washington, and laid the matter be-
fore the house committee on rivers and
harbors The committee was informed
that so cities were directly Interested III
the project and that 100000 people
would be benefited through an assur-
ance of river competition in transporta-
ton. The plans call for an expenditure
of something like $15,000,000, which
amount. it is estimated, would provide
q six-foOt channel at low water from s.,
Paul and Minneapolis to Cairo, a distance
of 1000 miles, and it is proposed to have
the work completed by the time the
Panama canal is put into operation
Should these hopes be realized ships
could clear at upper river points for for
eign ports and congressman might be
able to again tell stories similar to that
which Henry Clay told in congress
century ago about a sailing master who
left Pittsburg with his brig, sailing
down the Ohio and Mississippi, and at
last reaching LeghOrn, Italy. The cap
tain presented his papers to the custom
officer there, but he would not credit
papers are forged, there is no such place
as Pittsburg in the world; your vessel
must be confscated" The trembling
captain asked if he had map Of the
United States, which he fortunately hap
pened to have, and produced. The cap
tain, taking the officers finger, put it
down at the mouth of the Mississippi,
then led it 900 miles up the river,
thence another 900 miles to Pittsburg,
and said: There, sir, is the port whence
my vessel cleared from" And with the
Panama canal for vessels to slip through
into the Pacific, the ports of the far east
may have to search the map of the
United States to learn the inland point
from which the vessel has sailed.
Up to the present time the government
has been pretty liberal with the Missis
sippi, for over $4,000, 900 have been ap-
propriated by congress for the improve
ment of the river above st. Louis. This
total includes the canal constructed at
the lower rapids at Keokuk, Ia, at
cost of 81, 100000. This canal is eight
miles long, 800 feet wide and five feet
deep, and is by far the most important
Improvement which has been made on
the upper Mississippi. In 1877 a river
improvement convention was held at st.
Paul and committee appointed to
prepare a memorial 20 congress urging
the deepening of the river channel ana
the removal of every obstruction. And
the arguments advanced then in support
of the proposed improvements hold 500,
to-day, in fact, are strengthened in view
of the coming isthmian canal. With the
deepening of the river channel adequate
ocean tonnage would be possible and full
freights of wheat obtained at st. Paul
for Liverpool and for the far eastern
ports, effecting a saving of from eight to
ten cents bushel from the present cost
of shipment by way of New York. But
grain would not be the only cargoes.
When it is rem embered that the Missis-
gippi forms the border line for ten of the
most productive states in the union,
with Kansas and Nebraska rendered
naturally tributary to the river by their
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

stand the pace this man II IS and more
set for me, boy of half hisSge.
remember one afternoon pSr ticular-
ly. We had journeyed back into the
bush in search of a pheasant for our Sl1n-
day dinner and had wound up eventually
at a deserted lumber camp cabin, around
the front of which he found fresh deer
tracks. Off we went keen as hounds on
the scent, and what chase that buck
did lead us, for it was buck though
never saw it. Moore proved that to me
by the track left by its horns through
the foliage of the unGerbrush. Once on
the track of that deer there was no go
ing round. 1t was go where the deer
did, though to be sure should not have
known where that was but for MoOre's
keen eye. It was over the hills, across
the ravines, through the swamps, Once
we got so near that Moore tried to show
me the animals antlers sticking through
the underbrush ahead, but l could not
distinguish them, and am afraid
should have half imagined that he did
not had not almost Immediately heard
the animal break away again in his
search for new cover. 1t was out of sea-
son and Moore would not shoot. else the
deer would probably have never reached
that new cover.
After a tramp of more than an hOul
we came out on the top Of bluff over
looking a pretty lake, the shores OF
which were one of his fayorite hunting
and trapping grounds.
There is the channel leading to the
next lake. he said, pointing almost di-
rectly westward There is a beaver
dam half mile down it, and my traps
will be set there before snow flies again.
They have brought me many valuable
fur from the same locality.
do you see the broken underbrush
down the side of the bluff below you,
and the tracks on the sand? That is
where our deer wet and he was some
little distance ahead of US to have
reached the other sHore before we got
here There is a runway just across
that point where he landed, and he will
take time on the other side to stop for
a drink as he has now put this long bay
between us and himself.
Further down that channel one may
get an occasional mink as have proven
in years that are past, and expect to
prove again, though they are getting
scarce in this part Of the country.
Moose, too, are getting scarcer than
they once were, though they are by nc
means gone, and l got one on that north
shore last fall. The rthere is shall
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11
A NEW MISSISSIPPI
Renewed Effort to Secure a Deep
Water Channel from St. Paul.
PANAMA CANAL REEVES TOPIC
Money which the Government Has
Already Expended in Improving
the waterway - insignificant
Nature of Traffic of To-Day.

GE7wcssagT HE commercial possibili-
- ties of the mighty Missis-
YIN u sippi river as it threads its
AQMLly way from the great flour
49, making city of the north
MA west to the gulf port OF
New Orleans is ever fascinating sub
1ect of contemplation. The hope OF re-
covering from the staggering bio"
which the railroads dealt river naviga-
ton years ago has never been aban-
doned. And now that the Panama canal
is practical certainty of thenearfuture,
it has stirred to renewed activities those
interested in the improvement of the
Mississippi, for the interoceanic canal
will make more accessible the vast mar
kets of the east, and with a six-foot
channel in the Mississippi from st. Paul
and Minneapolis, ocean-going steamers
could load at those points and an i'm
mense saving be made in shipping
rates.
An association known as the Upper
Mississippi Improvement association,
representing the five states bordering or
the upper Mississippi, has been organ
lied for the purpose of agitating the
project. A delegation representative Of
the association, headed by Gov. Van
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11
with the exception of the gorgeous

with the exception of the gorgeous
chapeau 20 accompany the gorgeous
toilette de reception, should say that
millinery is of quiet order, with de-
cided leaning towards bold lines"
What friend that girl is to write me
these things, knowing, as she does, that
can use them, but | must not allow her
to earn all my bread and butter for me,
and will turn for change TO the pretty
blouses that are illustrated here. They
may be made either in velveteen or
flannel. The one on the left panders 10
the prevailing fashion, of sloping shoul-
ders. by its yoke of stitched bands fitting
over the top of the arms. The fulness
of the blouse is also in deep plaits,
stitched fiat over part of their length; and
the center OF the blouse has wide box
plat running from waist to neck, where
it is threaded through by wide bow OF
black MORE ribbon, which, with the lit
tie turnover collar of fine white lawn,
gives a very smart appearance.
The second blouse is cut out in the
form of a V, over an un6ervest and neck
band OF coarse cream Sulpure. Inc
opening is hordered with a stitched
band, which is doubled back at each side
to continue the line of the yoke over the
shoulders. This band might be made in
Chinese embroidery, which would be
very effective on dark blue or green vel
veteen; in which case the 6eep-stitched
cuffs might also be made of the en-
broidery. The fulness of the blouse is
kept we'll to the front in small tucks:
two very full sleeves are set into band
of horizontal tucks round the arm below
the yoke; and the smartness of the
whole effect is greatly enhanced by a
tie of soft black silk, which is loosely
knotted at the end of the V-shaped OPEN
ing, and the ENDS allowed to hang loose.
am quite sure that, for young girls
at any rate, all chine silks will be re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-11

position, it can readily be seen the yass
possibilities Of the improved river as
highway of commerce. MILLIONS OF
bushels of wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley,
potatoes, millions Of pounds CT tobacco,
cotton, sugar, millions of tons OF hay,
thousands and tens of thousands of live
stock, valued away up into the billions
of dollars, is what these states border
ing on the Mississippi produce every
year. And of this amount the present
river traffic, which is largely local
in character, there being only one
through line of steamers between
St. Louis and st. Paul, and only
one or two between st. Louis and New
Orleans, amounts to less than $500, 0OO,-
90 year And when 1t is remembered
that this amount includes the large lum-
Der interests, which use the river almost
exclusively for the rafting of their logs
and lumber down the river, it is not
large sum, as it might at first glance ap-
pear.
The industry of log-raft towing On the
upper river is the one interest which the
railroads have failed to win away Irobl
the river Into the everyday raft
enough logs are bound and sent down
the river to load mile or two OF rail-
road fiat cars. Hundreds of millions OF
feet of these logs find the river the cheap
est and best method Of transportation.
and during the spring, when the water
is high, the business is rushed. A month
CT two later, abyMoau,t NIB i,OlL( acl
or two later, about May, when the warm
winds begin to stir through the valley,
other classes of craft emerge from their
winter quarters, and by midsummer the
navigation of the upper river has be-
come veritable spectacle. The follow
ing description OF these scenes is given
by writer in Scs!pRer's:
"St. Louis liners 70 the river what
the limited express u to the train ser
Understanding every fiber to make their