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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
EAGLE HALL VAUDEVILLE.

Last evening the proprietor of the new vaudeville house at Eagles hall made the announcement that beginning at to-inorrow's perform ances the admission would be and 10 cents. Any seat in the house in the afternoon for 5 cents and in the evening and 10. Just how the theater win get by with these prices is some what of mystery but the proprietor is willing to give 1t trial and if his present plans come out all right he will make vast improvements at Eagles hall and will give the people of this city a first-class theater. The entertainment will be changed some what and the patrons will get a big run for their money, they will be given an entertainment which will last two and one-half hours and only refined vaudeville acts which are now appearing in the large theaters win appear. The continuous performance will be done away with and there will be but two performances daily. a matinee at 2:15 and an evening per. formance at S:15. Each performance will consist of five big vaudeville acts. illustrated songs and three reels of pictures. This is the biggest offer which has ever been made in the cn- tertaInment line in this city for the small admission which is asked. On Sunday at the hall two concerts will be given one at 2:15 and the other at s:l5. These concerts will consist of all the latest motion pictures. vocal selections and illustrated songs. The prices will be 10 cents In the after. noon and 10 and 2O cents in the even. ing Monday evening will be amateur night and those who wish to try foI the prizes should hand in thesr names at the box office at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
POLI'S
VIRGINIA HARMED.

Virginia Harmed, who is to be seen at Polls tomorrow evening as Anna Karenina in "The Great Question" the triumphant dramatization of rol- stofs famous novel, which has so thrilled all Paris this season, has play ed many highly emotional roles fin her time. Prices 25c to $1.5O. Seats will go on sale this morning. Tel. l024.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

When your back aches 1t Is almost invariably an indication that some thing is wrong with your Kidneys. De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills af- ford prompt relief for weak kidneys. backache. inflammation of the bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold by II. W. Lake Drug Co and Joseph A. Smith. s26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
~GRIM vIsAeED WAR"
Realistic Battle Scenes With Buffalo
 Bills Wild West

"The Battle of Summit Springs" will be the chief scenic feature with Buffalo Bill's Wild West when it ex- hibits In this city. It was In this conflict that Col Wm F. Cody C~Bufalo BiIl''l killed Tall Bull and thus turned the tide of victory for the Government forces. This battle was the eliminating result of long campaign of trailing and scouting by a force of '. S. Cavalry. under command of Cen E- A. Carr. with Buffalo BIIl as chief of scouts Under Tall Bull a large band of renegade Indians. Arspahos. SiOnx and Chey- ennes. had been committing depre- dagicns thruuEhout Western Nebrss-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

DRAPERY DEPARTMENT.
 Third Floor. Take Elevator. HANfNtOCKS.
 The Hammocks are here; the largest and best selection have shown. Last year we thought the colorings in Hammocks unbeatable, but this the manufacturers have certainly outdone all previous efforts. Dark reds and greens predomnate. The light colors of last will not be shown al though white may have some call. Some exceptionally handsome styles at ......s.
 ...... ...........-.. $2, $2.50 and $3 each JAPANESE PORCH SCREENS. The outside bark, which is the only serviceable
 screen made, is not liable to split or chip like
 the cheaper kinds. It is here in most any size.
 Order now what you need so the first hot day
 that comes along you'll have them. Complete
 .... ..... ............ 6Oc to $1. .35 each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

MRS DANES DEFENSE"

One of the highly dramatic scenes in Mrs Danes Defense" comes in the third act when Mrs Dane Is put through severe cross examination by Sir Daniel Carteret, the father of the youth Mrs Dane is about to mar ry. A feature which mas been added to the stock company is Maur- ice Selt, a wei known New York vocalist who sings new illustrated songs between the acts. Next week the company will be seen in an ex- cellent production of Prince Karl" with Richard Gordon as the prince. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

SPECIAL EDITION OF SAM LOYD'S
 PUZZLE MAGAZINE.
 Sam Loyd the great puzzle and chess expert, has started magazine. It is the most unique and inter- esng magazine ever published. It interests alike the young and old and has food for many evening Puzzles, problems, stories and mathematical and mechanical problems that will interest and tax the ability of the best scholar.
 This magazine will be published every three months June, September December and March,
 The answers to puzzles will be published in the next succeeding magazine No 1 is now sale. E A copy. ........... 5c Worth ten times much.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
MOVING PICTURES.

An excellent program of motion pictures will be seen at Poli's Sun day afternoon and evening. The headline feature will be "The Fenc- ing Master" and others are "Too Much Mother-in-Law" and "The Sandwich Man" Tom Breen, the New York baritone, will sing new H. lustrated songs. Prices. 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
HANDKERCHIEFs.

HANDKERCHIEFS. Women's hemstitched Handker- chiefs, all linen, regular price 10c, anniversary price :. 5c each Women's checked Handkerchiefs.
 worth 10c, anniversary price :. .... ...... ...... DC each Mems linen Handkerchiefs, hem
 stitched, regular price 12hc,
 anniversary price .... ... .1Oc MEMS WEAR. A showing of Mems Summer Wear in variety that we have never be- fore equalled.
 Mems Shirts, Hosiery, Underwear and Neckwear.
 Never before have the Summer Shirts and Noclxwear been so attrac- tive. Neat patterns and all whites prevail in Shirts, and our line of Neckwear includes everything sanc- toned by good taste.
 Summer Collars in our we'll known "Peyser" make at 10c are the equal and superior to most of the 15c Col lars sold elsewhere. Where else but at this store can you buy g LINEN collar for 10c?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
MEMS NECKwEAR.

A special line of all Silk Four-in-
 Hands, 2A inches wide, in all plain colors, the new stripes and
 plaids, soc value. each .... .S5,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
NECKwEAR.

White embroidered linen Stock
 Collars and Tabs, regular price
 25c, anniversary price ..17c each Three shaded Silk Bows, all col
 OTIS, value 39c. anniversary
 price .... ........ .. 25c each Ruchings in white. blue and pink,
 anniversary price ...... 121 yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
DANCING

MT and Mrs John F. Kicks aca- deny, 43 East Main street, advanced class with orchestra music Friday evenings. Beginners classes Mon day and Thursday evenings and Sat urday afternoon. Academy can be rented for private dances. etc. Tel 177-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
ART DEpARTsIENT.

HhI Ubt tAItIM MENIs Pillow Top and Back. all kinds,
 were 50c to S1 each, anniversary
 price .... ...... ..... 25c each 500 pieces Stamped Linens for em-
 broidery in Scarfs, Center
 Pieces, Doilies, Mats and Gov
 CTS. were 15c to $1, anniversary
 price .... ..... .... 1Oc each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
The last day of our new stores Fourth Birth
 day Celebration.

h buying o the most has been yneeddm
 hab pended al Hour raped its potunues the ice is s open o you
 evalst stemhed below unusual as o ake comment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

Fancy Striped Bedford Cords, 36 inches wide, cream only, anni- versary price .... ...... .25c Figured Silk Muslins in the new est designs and colorings, em- broidered novelties in plain blue, cream white, reseda, tan, mercerized Pongee in black, white and light blue, worth 39c and 50c, anniversary price {. 25c Amoskeag Apron Ginghams, regu- lar price Sc, anniversary price
 .... ...... ...... .. 73sc yd HOSIERY.
 Women's plain black Hose, fine cotton. all sizes, value 25c. an- niversary price NJ. .... 10c pair Children's fine ribbed cotton Hose, regular price 12hc, sizes 5h to 9, anniversary price ......
 ....... 10c pair, 8 pairs for 25c Children's fine ribbed cotton Hose. all sizes from to 9h, regular price 15c. anniversary price :.
 .... ...... ........ 1Oc pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17

WASH GOODS.
 2,000 yards Seersucker Dress Glnghams, fast colors. 12hc quality, anniversary price fOc yd 36-inch Percales. best quality. medium and light colors. value 15c. anniversary price .... He yd Extra heavy Galatea Cloth in light and dark colors, very servicea- ble and absolutely fast colors, 100 different styles to choose from, value 17c. anniversary price ... ...... .121kc Printed Batistes and Figured Swisses, beautiful assortment. in checks, dots and floral de- signs, worth 17c. anniversary price ...... ..... .. 121 1zc yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-17
BELTS.

Pleated Russian Leather Belts. en-
 graved gilt buckles, in new
 leatheroid shade, value S1 each.
 anniversary price ..... soc each Stitched White Duck Tailored
 Belts, value Toe, anniversary
 price .... ...... ... .0c each
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

foundation as shield, star, triangle
octagon, or. indeed, of almost any
shape.
Serge is a good material for the GOV.
ering, but, II a thinner fabric only is
available, it is as we'll to line it first
whit thin flannel or even with calico,
or something left over from the family
dressmaking The narrow ribbons are
arranged in fashion, as evenly
as possible, across the front Of the
holder after it has been covered 1t
will be seen from the illustration that
the bands are so arranged as to inter
lace and, at every point at which
they meet, a brass paper fastener is
run through them and to the wrong
side of the board, where it Is secured
in the usual way As much trimming
as the worker pleases may be added
in the way Of bows or rosettes OF rib.
bons.
The absence of a sensible pocket in
the skirt of fashionable dress is a
sore grievance with many people.
Rather than be without pocket, they
would be pleased enough to have n
costume of less modish cut, but such
a thing is beyond the powers OF a
good dressmaker, part of whose bust
ness it is to run with the times and to
make costumes as demanded by the
fashion, whether they are practical or
not. This is apt to press hardly upon
middle-aged and elderly ladies', and
they are obliged to resort to the cXpe-
dent Of attaching a pocket to the out.
side of their skirts in which to keep
the various trifes that are in most
frequent use.
The making Of such a pocket affo IS
an opportunity for turning to acc unit
about three-quarters OF yard OF soft
black satin reversible ribbon five
inches and half wide. The pocket
has an inner compartment in which
a small purse may be slowed away,
outer division. Cut off five inches and
a half OF the ribbon. Hem it along
each of the cut edges, and lay It on
the main piece of the ribbon, so that
its lower margin is 10 inches and n
half from one end. Stitch it down
along the bottom edge and, for the
present, tack it to the sides OF the
foundation ribbon, as we may call 1t.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

Turn up the ribbon beyond the bottom
Of this small pocket and, after hem
ming the cut end, oycTacw the sides
together tC.rmakc the larger pocket
Sow the sides Of the smaller pocket in
with this seam. The upper edge should
set about an inch below the top OF
The slallowcr pocket already made
Tho front Of this part of our bag
may be ornamcntcd in any way the
worker plcascs, 1t Is a good plan to
sew a lace applique in the center,
using fine crcam.ColOrcd cotton to
match 1t exactly. The top Of the peck
ct may be either bound or hcmmcd. as
preferred 1t must be pleated up as
narrowly as 1t can be and finished
with bow or rosettc, At the back
q large hook should be sewn on by
which the pocket can be attached TO
the waist.
Similar rcceptacles for hsndker-
chiefs, keys and other trincs may be
made. II preferred, with one division
instead or two. Also ribbon Of mar.
rover width may be employed n the
pocket is to contain nothing more
than i handkerchief.
ELLEN 7, MASTERS,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

waist. At one side the ribbons may be
nearer the waist than on the other
They must be tied In bows with long
loops. A trimming Of lace will hide
imperfections round the neck and very
narrow, soft ribbon may be added In
the hair.
For using up OH lengths OF ribbon
about half an inch wide there are few
things more convenient than is the
letter or cardholder. A piece of very
firm cardboard is required for the
foundation, If this is not at hand, pos
sibly two thinner pieces are to be
had. They Will answer as we'll II
they are firmly -ummed together. Any
size and any shape may be chosen.
Some workers may not care about the
straight form of the model, and, II
this is the case, they may cut the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16
RIBBON REMNANTS
THEY MAKE THE VERY DAlNTL
EST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
May Be Easily Fashioned Into lnnu.
merable Pretty and Useful
Article That Will Be
Appre lated.

IN all the wide range Of Christmas
present making there is nothing that
offers SO many opportunities as the
pretty piece Of ribbon found on the
remnant counters of the stores. They
are comparatively inexpensive, and
the ingenious woman easily fashions
from them many dainty and at.
tractive article of personal adorn-
ment or home decoration that will be
all the more appreciated for the rea-
son that it represents her work more
than it does her pocketbook. We give
here suggestions for number of
pretty articles that may be made
from ribbon of different colors and
widths.
1t is far easier to contriYe smart
little knick-knacks from the wide rib
bons than it is to turn to account
those Of narrower make. This is in
great measure due to the readiness
with which they may be converted into
charming little bags for holding hand
kerchief and purse, or for work. and
other odds and ends. One Of the most
uncommon models that requires only
a yard of ribbon five and a half to six
inches wide is the double bag shown
in the illustration.
The bag from which our picture was
taken was made Of an exceedingly
handsome ribbon of striped design.
Heliotrope. white and black velvet
bands were effectively combined. A
thinner kind Of ribbon, such as a
chine taffetas, could well be chosen,
and might we'll be sought out because
1t is generally to be had in specially
beautiful shadowy designs, with plain
colored stripes running down the
edges. Our bag is so solid the rib.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16
Women Mayors.

Once already within recent times a
woman has been elected mayor of a
town and become thereby famous. It
was some - years ago that a Mrs.
Yates passed a stormy II months in
the mayoralty chair of Onehunga, in
New Zealand, and her admirers claim
for her that never in the life of that
town were its sanitary arrangements
so perfect and its municipal debt so
low as during her term of office. TO.
day in the village of koelysona. in
AustriaHungary the same expert
ment is being tried. A woman, only
q years of age, has been chosen
mayor, and with her on the municipal
bench are four other members Of
her sex
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

the New Jersey capital had been called
for the purpose of advancing Tren'
| tons interest as port.
AS the New Jersey city is 40 miles
| farther from the sea than is Philadel-
! phia, necessarily it cannot become a
port without some advantage accruing
to the latter. 1t is of mutual interest,
| therefore, that the channel OF the
Delaware be made such as BELTS a
| first-class waterway. The 30-foot chan
mel from the sea to this city, it is
said, will be a fact by next June;
then an attempt will be made to have
it deepened to 50 feet At present,
nothing can be accomplished towards
| this end, as the government engineers
reply, very wisely, that it must first
be demonstrated that a 30-foot chan
mel will hold before money should be
spent on a survey for one of 80 feet.
Trenton, however, while demand
| ing better waterway, has modestly
asked for channel of ten feet depth
at low water and 300 feet wide. 1t
| four miles long, which at present pre-
vents approach to the New Jersey
capital to all but barges of the shall
lowest draught Trenton's manufac-
lures and commerce are constantly in
creasing, and the railroads appear to
be entirely unable to prevent the
freight congestion experienced Ut this
point
1t was at this conference to which
the Philadelphia congressman and
Mayor Reyburn had been invites, that
the subject of the Atlantic seaSoard
waterways route was first preached.
Congressman J. Hampton Moore cleo
trified his audience in the Trenton
chamber of commerce when he pro.
posed the scheme. The conference
had been called to hear a report on
the removal of a sandbar in the river
and heard one of the most ambitious
and encouraging schemes for water
way improvements that had been pro-
posed for many years.
The plan suggested by Congress
man Moore for deeper waterways on
the Atlantic seaboard is said to offer
no especially difficult engineering
features. Neither is it believed that
it will require anything like the sum
about to be expended on the MISSISSIPPI
pi. The waterways for the great part
are already here. What is needed is
Improvement The route of coastal
waterways as planned would make
possible an entirely safe voyage from
Boston to Beaufort Inlet, in North
Carolina for average sized coastwise
vessels, for it would be entirely in
side" thus avoiding the dangerous
shoals in Nantucket sound and the
treaCherous sands off Cape Hdtteras
In addition to these advantages, it
would materially shorten the distance
between many points on the route.
Storms, which now necessitate the
seeking of shelter, or a run out to sea
would be avoided, thus shortening the
time. Freight carrying vessels could
make the trip at any time of the year
in perfect safety and on schedule time.
tainly no more frequently than on
railroads Philadelphia would be
gamer according to the belief of Mr..
Moore, by the adoption of his plan, for
it occupies the geographical center of
this waterways route.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

The most ambitious waterways
would give to the Atlantic seaboard
states a cOastwise canal and create
for the east new era of commercial
independence. Even the most care
less reader in these days must have
noticed the renewed and even lively
interest in the subject of canals,
which, so far as they are projected,
surpass in extent and Importance even
those schemes for canaization which
a century ago fired the imagination of
everyone who had the prosperity of
the nation at heart. Throughout the
country waterway improvement
schemes are being prosecuted with
more earnestness than ever, and some
idea Of their extent may be gained by
the simple statement that the schemes
for these improvements already APP
proved by the federal government en-
gneers represent an outlay of $500.
600 900.
1t has become plain, especially to
those business men who have to ship
freight, that at present the railroads
are unequal to the task.
In the northwest the great lakes,
forming natural outlet for trans
uortatiOn, are being more and more
utilized. Generally speaking the coun-
try is well watered, and consequently
better waterway transportation may
be said TO be potentiality. But all the
water courses in the United States
are not naturally fit for the traffic.
They must be made fit, and this, in
most cases, is a simple matter of eX-
penditure. President Roosevelt has
given his approval to the schemes of
the middle west to make the Mississip.
pi deep water route from st. Louis
TO the gulf This will cost, simply to
start the plan effectively. s100,OOO 900.
But those who know the value Of
water transportation do not hesitate
to say that it is worth IL. New York
1s spending more than that amount to
resuscitate the Erie canal which by
the way. so years ago, was said to be
responsible for the commercial de,
generacy Of Philadelphia.
A canal is being cut through the
!sthmus which connects Cape Cod
with the mainland. This will bring
Boston "a miles nearer New York. to
say nothing OF the elimination OF a
route through Nantucket sound, which
Is dreaded because OF its dangerous
shoals. Within three years, il is eX-
pected, this canal will be ready for the
passage Of coastwise vessels, for 1t is
a comparatively simple task. The cut
ting necessary from Buzzard S bay to
Cape Cod bay will be about seven
miles IN length. a regrettable feature
OF the undertaking is the necessary
destruction OF the beautiful houses OF
President Cleveland and of the late
Joseph Jefferson.
While this scheme is designed TO
eliminate dangerous route, the pro-
posed Norfolk.Beaufort Inlet canal
farther down the Atlantic coast is in
tended to make ii unnecessary for
coastwise ships to venture in the
treacherous neighborhood Of Cape Hat
terss, which has a reputation OF being
the graveyard OF shipping
Valuable as are both these projects
they may be made more farreaching
IN their beneficial effects by the coast
wise waterway project. The origin Of
this plan, which is national in stopo
Is 70 be found IN meeting whirA was
heId at Trenton. The conference a;
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16
10 Stop Use Of Opium

ConsulGeneral Straight, of Mukden,
says that Chinese authorities have
been active in enforcing the proyis.
ions of the anti-opium edict and It ia
expected that all dens will be finally
closed by the early part Of June 1908
Proclamations in the yernacglar hare
been posted everywhere throughout
the city urging the people 10 abandon
the use Of the drug. There have in
the past been 1900 dens in Mukden
the daily consumption averaging zoe
packets, or about 1000 pounds day
1t is stated also that about 900
pounds OF bean oil have been daily
used In the opium lamps
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-11-16

bon being extra thick, that when 1t IS
in use it IS firm enough to stand up
right upon table. This adds greatly
to its general convenience.
To make the bag, fold nine inches
Of the ribbon over at each end towards
the center. Take a needle threaded
with silk to match the edge color and
sew the sides of the ribbons together
for a distance of six inches and a half,
starting from the fold at each end.
There will, Of course, be four seams
in all These make the two divisions
Of our double bag. The few inches of
ribbon that are left free must be fold
ed in SO as to form two hens, each
nearly two inches and threc-quartcrs
in length and having a half-inCh wide
casing in each to hold the draw
strings Of halfinCh ribbon of some
suitable color These strings are run
through the casing in the ordinary
way. the heading Of the bag being
considered as if there were nothing
at all uncommon about it, The rib
bon should be tied together at the
ends into a crisp bow, which can be
held in place with few stitches hid
den away in the center.
Dolls are often made to serve as
the foundation for a needIecaae or