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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
She Was an HEasy Mark,

"Did you intend to give me thisY asked a steward on one of the steam CTS of a woman passenger who just tipped him. This" was a bright new penny.
 The woman. looking amazed and embarrassed. said: ''No. I didn't give you that. I gave you a S25O gold piece. didntI%'
 That's what thought you meant tn give ne. was sJz<e you had made mistake said ihe man. The woman. with an apology. took the penny and gave him a g1ld piece Then she went hack tO bar stateTOom t0 count her money and to try to understand
 It came tO her all right She remem- bcred two years before on her home ward trip a fellow passenger had told how the steward had come tO her with a new penny given him hy mistake. the steward said. and she had made it god
 It was a little late then-sbs had been an easy mark and she knew t and it woaidn't do a bit Of god to 5h5ect- She did tell the p1rser. vbo p-1-ised to inveS4i-ase- She k1ev. too. what that meant--Nev York Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
AFTER THE BATTLE.

The question as to whether Water-
 bury is a democratic city or not was
 pretty emphatically settled yesterday.
 the result of the election shows that
 Waterbury, with half show, can al-
 ways be relied upon to roll up
 pretty good democratic majority.
 When the conditions were such as
 presented themselves this year the ma
 Jority was sure to be larger. The
 sense of fair play in the American
 people rebels when a mans character is attacked merely for political pur- poses. Every honest man loves a
 good square fight, and the hotter the
 campaign the better, if men will con-
 fine themselves to facts. Mayor
 Thoms administration has been
 credit to the city ,and not one person,
 who is unprejudiced, will say diff
 ferently. A few who had axes to
 grind have. and these accused him of
 many things, but it is very evident
 the voters were not moved by the in- cendiary appeals made by such per sons. They showed by their attitude yesterday that they are able to do their own thinking and that they do not want John E. Sewell for mayor. And why should they at that. A affairs, other than those he may have in regard to trolleys and railroads. He made many promises of what he would do if elected. The people knew better and therefore shelved him and took man who has always been identified with the city and it's many enterprises The democrats of the city are to be congra tulated, not only for electing Mayor Tholns, but the other able, honest and progress sive men that were given places on tue tlcket. The election of three democratic aldermen in the first ward was the biggest surprise of the day for the republicans, and particularly those men who have grown old in of flee and expect to die in the harness. Our advice to the chosen ones is not to become too elated over the big landslide. Show to these office nold- CTS that must step aside, as well as to all the people, that we know how to run city of 75,000 people in a i manner for the best welfare of all, | and that there will be no class lesis- atiOn nor big sticks in evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
HEARD IN PASSING.

The outlook for the apple crop indi. cateS that cider vinegar will be more ambiguous than usual this year.- Cleveland Leader.
 An Italian poet who won $10,OO0 in a lottery promises to quit writing verse That's the best argument yet advanced in favor of the lottery.- Omaha Bee.
 The American people spend $60000,. GOO annually for chewing gum. No wonder there is wad stuck to the bot tom of nearly every chair in the land Chicago Record Herald.
 A Swedish blacksmith was found starving in New York, although he had S10.50 in his pocket. People who have paid for meals in New York will mol be surprised at this. - Detroit Free Press.
 Dr. Wiley says human life is longer now than formerly. This may be due to the fact that the cost of living is so high that most of us have to stay longer to get our moneys worth.- Washington Post.
 It is claimed that one-tenth of the work on the Panama canal is con- pleted. 4 very little ciphering will reveal the interesting fact that this leaves but nine-tenths of the work to dO.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
 The Englishman whose deceased wife had no sister is now in a quandary.- Minneapolis Journal.
 The MOOrs are going to be sorry for all that, too. when they get down to paying the indemnity. - Indianapolis News.
 We frequently read of automobiles turning turtle" but not one of then has yet been accused of turning snail -MunChcstcr Union.
 There are said 10 be intelligent peo- ple on Mars. If SO they must be much amused every time they look toward the earth.--New York Mail.
 It is claimed that a cucumber is O. per cent water. We always supposed there was more than per cent of poi son in cucumbcr.-Dayton News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

Some quaint sleeves are made by narrowing a moderate kimono top un- til it clasps the wrist tightly.
 Skirts, even among the walking skirts. are less full than they have been, the plating. if plating there be, being less deep and regular
 Belts show an unusual variety in that about everything that has ever been worn is worn now, and most of the designs are modelled along old lines.
 The beautiful new shades of cloth that have come out this season almost universally may be effectively braided. if not in self color, then in some har- mOnious shade.
 Buttons are one of the conspicuous features of the new frocks. They are used lavishly in all sizes and are often the most important trimming detail Of coat and skirt costumes.
 Tunic effects appear, as they do. per ennially. and some of these tunic skirt models are lovely in sheer supple stufis. but they gre not so inevitably becoming as are the skirts of long un- broken HHeS.-Nsw York Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
ENGLISH TECHNICS.

The pier at Southend is over a mile and quarter i'll length.
 The kings cook gets f2,000 a year, aud he has to work only about two hours day.
 Dr. w. G. Grace once received three young pigs as a present from an un- known admirer who had witnessed his prowess in the cricket field.
 The red banana, which is nor a nov city in America. is regarded as a cu- riosity in London, where it costs three times as much as the yellow variety.
 Edward Yates, who recently died at Walworth, England, leaving a fortune of $5.000000 in real estate in and about London, began business life as a poor bricklayer
 Librarians in many parts of London agree in stating that the public taste for the reading of fiction is showing a very decided falling of and that the popularity of works of travel, history and biography is correspondingly h. creaSing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
SHORT STORIES.

Only one man in 100000 takes snuff.
 Men tailors sew much better than women.
 In India and Persia sheep are used as beasts of burden.
 Nearly 33 per cent more women than men wear false teeth.
 In Dresden there is a public bathing establishment for dogs.
 Experts at Washington say that the value of real estate in this country has been increased S750,000000 by the ru. ral free delivery service.
 The Edson veteran drum corps of Chester, Vt, which has been in exist. ence for fifty years, is said to be the oldest of its kind in New England if not in the United States.
 Years ago when the Amesbury (Mass) postoffice was moved from the Wilman block some one forgot to take down the "Postoffice" sign. Now a cor respondent thinks that something ought to be done about it.
 Ownership of the historic Dent farm of General Grant located outside the city limits of St. Louis, has changed hands, having been sold at auction for S75,000. The old log cabin occupied by Grant is still standing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

When asked recently if the Russo Japanese war did not prove valu- able object lesson to army ordnance experts d prominent officer explained that there was great disappointment in this respect because the Japanese have absolutely refused to give out any information regarding the results of their gunfire. They captured most of the Russian vessels, even raising those which were sunk, and so they have the only means of gaining ac- curate information and this they have tightly bottled up for their own use. The Russians. on the contrary. are willing to tell all they know although this, unfortunately. is comparatively little. as viewed from the standpoint of the ordnance experts. It is de- clared 10 he quite characteristic of the Japs that they should refuse 10 permit other nations to profit by their experience, but it is very aggravating to those who had hoped 10 gain vaIu- able information from the first war in which modern guns. smokcless powder and modern armor were en- rloyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

It has been recommended by the war department that the several state governments organize a national guard branch of the coast artillery. This arm of the service is short Of men and it is suggested that it would be a good thing not only for the coast artillery but for the national guard as well to have a reserve force of men capable of handling the sea- coast guns. This is a question that might be very well taken up by the state legislatures this winter, and is one that probably will be received with enthusiasm by the national guard regiments of the various states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

The secretary of commerce and la- hor has furnished the politicians with something to talk about by his de c.aration that unless the tarld is re- y'sad the industries of this country. and especially the cotton industry will suffer from the discrimination of foreign nations Secretary StratIs cited President Mckinley as author ity for the necessity Of tarin revision and reciprocity tre:ies. Mr Strauz is the third member of the cabinet to take his stand for tartf revision and the opinion of The president shat the republican party must pledge Itself in its next national platform to revise the ;artH immediately after the in augurat,on Of the new prpzi lent fs we'll known Secretary Taft. secre- tarr Root and u1w Secretary Straus have all publicly announced their conviction that rEe time has cnme- or will have when new president ss insagura-ed- 10 revise tka DingIey tarin- Secretary Wilson and secre- tary Garfield are knoru to hold the same opinion and it is probable that all the other -lewhsrs oF the cabinet do so with the possible exception uf the seosrtary oE the treasury. Nr C0rrsIy0u- What his vIews are 10 one knows b<t hEusslf and hs uon-t fzTE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
4 Mollifed Subject.

Nollekens, the sculptor, was a man of pretty wit and of neat resource in compliment. He had at one time for a sitter a woman of great beauty, but of an extremely nervous and impatient temperament. During her sittingS she would constantly change her position, and with each shift of posture her ex- pression changed. At Inst the sculptor's patience gave way.
 Madam he cried, ''of what avail is your beauty if you will not sit still till have reflected it in my mOdelT'
 The sitter smiled with gratified vani. ty and was as motionless as a lay fig. ure during the remainder of her sit tings.-St Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
NEW YORK CITY.

The grand jury Of New York county returns on an average sixty four in dictnicnts each day.
 New York city contemplatcs the ex- penditurc of S4.OCn0En in the next two years for municipal office building.
 New York city is receiving a daily average of T40 Italian immigrants. in- cluding those from Italy. Sicily and SanIinia
 Records If tle homes for the aged in New York city show that all of tie forty institutions arc now full and have long waiting lists.
 Unclcan Tailk cans are a menace to the health of New York city. and in- vestiSagi1n by the hoard of health shows gross neglect in their care New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

Wasn't it the day after Sewell was nominated that our morning contem- porary announced in its personal col umn that John E. Sewell is going on a hunting and fishing trip October S? Well, run right along, John; the democrats have given you fine start by landing you in Salt Lake, where all you need do is to throw out your fish line. The life line as worked the past month was a fail ure. So long, John.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
Army and Navy.

In the Tinted Siafes the enlisted strength Of thr regular army is limited by law to lGglgM
 M0tar cyeaes are now used in the Austrian army for the rapid laying of fed tr'sgrsF.1 lIues-
 Germany 1eris a uiIIioa h1rss for hEr arEzy on var E1sEs- This is n1ore than any "tbr- nati1n oT tbe world
 Tbs uGst receuf nan1f-wsr o< the British E@st have hsez equipped to cary lzrzs quzntIiy of o1 to te used v-i-h cal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

If the going over to the republi- can party of Dan Fitzpatrick, Charlie Egan, Jack" Walsh, and Eddie Hellmann, can increase the demo- cratic majority from 582 to 1,130, why wouldn't it be a good idea to have a weeding out like this every two years?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

It is to be hoped that no one will be rash enough to sing to John E. Sewell to-day that ever popular bal lad, Wont You Come Over in Our Back Yard.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (PC
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7--Exchange Place. -f'
 8-Euclid and RoselaId avenues. s, 12-Rogers & Bro. (P)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut streets. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts.
 21-Cor North Elm, Kingsbury sts. '2s-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. (P)
 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27--Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34--Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn. R. & L. Co car house (P) 36-Waterbury Brass Go. (P) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co. (P) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-W'bury Clock Go, case f'ty. (P) 54-Rose Hill house.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57--Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ave- 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-Cor N Willow st and Hillside av. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sta 142-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sta 173-Poli's theater.
 212-The Platt Bros. 6 Co. (P) 213-Shoe Hardware Co. (P) 214-W'bury Clock mvt. factory. (P1 216-Ccr Cherry and North Elm sts 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253-Farm street. COT St Paul. 254-Cor Etna and North Main sts 261-Junc Cooke and N. Main sts. 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avea 272-Grove, Central and Holmes ay. 311-S. N. E. Tel Co building (P) 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph & Cloves. (P) 314-Plume & Atwood (P) 315-Ameriean Ring Go. (PJ g. 316-Electric Light Station. fP 31s-Holmes. Booth & Haydens. CPl 321-Cor Bank and Washington av. 3z2-Cor Green and N. Leonard sts. 323-Cor Wash'ton ave Portland st. s24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Lafayette. Washington av. 3z7-Riverside Park. near brewery. Lumber and Coal Co. (P) 412-Traey BroS (PD t23-Cor Clay and Mill sts. 4s2-Cor Liberty and s. Main sta & Johnson I'fg Co. (PD 5T2-Cor Baldwin and Wilmington sts sSz-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts. 742-Cor Ridgevood and W'viIie sts.
 (P1 Private
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

Even that moss covered, weather beaten. eleventh hour roorback from the member of the board of safety who occupies the off corner, couldn't save the day or turn a vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
I've ytews

~WEst a pi-- yOu are engaged so young Ey de4r- said the maid who was be51zing to c4rTy weight for age. -Toa VII never know what fun it fs t3 refuse a uzn-
 No. I suppose not rej0Ezed the fair dsb1ta1ts. but yo1 can't Tnzgine koE nech fu1 thsrs is in ascsptins Oae=- CA5caEo Nsvk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
krhls Critic

Seasoned Publisher-My reader re- E1rts that TOUT manuscript is worth sezs. He is a very fine critic, sir.
 Aspiring Author-Er-did your reader ever write a novel;
 Eeas0ued PubIisEer-No. but he has turned douE Esu5.eds of -em--Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1907.

It is becoming more apparent every day that so-called political leaders canont carry with them what are known as vest pocket votes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
s1GNALS

l. o7e stroke cziis superintendent to
 the City hall I-I. Two strokes. fire out. recall. lii. Three strokes I2 n 6 D. n- I-I-I-1-1-I-1-I-1-1- Ten strokes
 quick will indfezts a general alarm
 and will call the entire forcs into
 service
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
Or. I-t.rrisr Ensuah.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
Ladies' Tailoring

Newly opened at 122 South Main street, complete ladies tailoring es- tablishment where any garment for ladies wear will be made in the best manner. Your inspection solicited.
 Your own goods made up ;n any style desired and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
 Repairing and renovating done in the best manner. ."
 I have for years served the ladies of Waterbury as designer and man. ager of the ladies' department of the Guarantee Credit Clothing Go and trust my work there will be remem- bered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
PAINTING AND DECORATING.

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 Get your Painting done by sIper- ienced workus1- THE CONN. DEG ORATTNG co. has had s years sT- perisace- Give us a trial RoozA ineluding paper. iron ta-oe up. 90 ABBOTT AVE. MAR ARMoEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-08
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CONGRESSIONAL
Opening of sixtieth Congress.

Opening of Sixtieth Congress.
The first day of the Sixtieth con-
gress. was taken up largely with the
routine business of it's organizati ton.
The senate us{is in session only half an
hour and did nothing but swear in new
members and call the roll. There was
q slight clash of opinions as to the or
der of these two matters, Senator
Lodge objecting to the course of Vice
President Fairbanks in having the SEN
ntors sworn before the roll call and
saying it was contrary to custom. The
vice president insisted, however, that
this had been the practice of the SEN
ate for more than hundred years.
The new Oklahoma senator's, Owen
and Gore. We're not recognized, and
their credentials will not be accepted
until after their formal election by the
new states legislature Dec. 10. Nei-
Their Senator Bankhead nor Senator
Johnston of Alabama could be sworn
until the deaths of their predecessors,
Morgan and Pettus, had been announc,
ed. as the senate adjourned in honor of
the dead.
In the house the only variation from
the cut and dried routine outlined by
the leaders of the majority was the
protest made by Cooper of Wisconsin
against the rules of the last congress.
Speaker Cannon had been duly elected
In accordance with the unanimous
choice of the Republican caucus on the
preceding Saturday night and had been
escorted to the chair by Williams, the
Democratic leader, when the adoption
of the former rules was moved. Mr..
Cooper said that experience had con-
WINGED him that the rules gave too
much power to the speaker and too lit
tie opportunity for the members to rep
resent their constituents. For instance
when he had refused to vote for thu
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-13

lures. most Of the ideas and suSges.
lions presented being such as had be-
come familiar to the public through
the presidents speeches during the
past year, and on several subjects he
quoted freely from former messages,
previous recommendations.
Perhaps the most novel and radical
suggestion was that the government
should pay the campaign expenses of
the two great parties. thus avoiding
The collection Of large corruption funds.
He referred to the energy and In
austrial ability of the American people
and the fundamental soundness of our
business conditions and deplored the
practice of money boarding. He re-
lterated the necessity of government
control of interstate commerce and In
sisted that the federal constitution
makes ample provision for such con-
troll, and in this connection he would
provide federal charter for large cor
porations doing interstate business. A
revision of the currency laws to pro-
vide for greater elasticity in the vol
ume of the circulating medium is
strongly urged. He renewed his rec
concentrations for the imposition of an
income and inheritance tax, indorses
the postmaster generals plan for post
al savings banks and the extension of
the parcels post and would provide for
better ocean mail service. The pres
ent system of protective tariff, he
thinks, should be preserved, but adj
mits that a revision Of the schedule
may be desirable. He strongly urges
an inland waterway system both
through the Mississippi valley and
along the Atlantic coast, declares for
a larger army, with better pay, and a
material increase in naval construction
the coming year. A recommendation
Is also made for representation at the
/; Tokyo exposition in 1912.
| Chairman Fowler Rcappointed.
| AS an indication of desire on the
| part of congress to deal promptly with
the currency question Speaker Cannon
/ departed from precedent In naming
4 the house committee on banking and
currency in the opening hours Of the
session instead Of waiting until aftel
the Christmas recess. Fowler of New
! Jersey, who recently criticised Secre
tary Cortelyou for what he termed
his inefficient efforts to relieve thu
financial situation" The committee Il
expected to organize ut once.
CuIberson Leads Minority.
The caucus of Democratic senator
chose Culberson of Texas as chairman
| a position which by custom carrie
with it the authority Of minority lead
ership in the senate and which wa
held by his colleague, Senator Bailey
The fact that Culberson was electe
without opposition showed that til
revelations of Bailey's service fc
Standard OIL interests had deprive
him of his former support.