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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

want to give something for Es I no 75 Christmas, you know" EZ292&ls9lE EZ9&M2GE1M-- 1M-- ] ] ] ] . . " ] ]. .
 "Of do. But tell me- at why did you your doll EvieP [A lkEIE8lN ESNkGA
 He put the question in low I UT1yTMYWB@ voice. if he half ashamed r lI( NN#%&2HE of asking it, and at that instant llLl&#SS,&spf a boomed by Rosemary heard M 4ASTS only the first words .plh MM .{-T
 T sposed you would" she MY /H%S~ | piled "Fahers do like to give lN HAI N their little girls Christmas presents, IEIl R! Jane says. Maybe that's why ANAk | they're obliged to back a- )rn ways Christmas if they've -MnJ been lost. Do you know, even if N there aren't any fairies, it's just
 like fairy story having father hack and take Angel a motor Christmas eve"
 Good gracious" exclaimed Hugh EgertOn "Dd you say fatherl"
 "Yes" replied Rosemary. Youre almost like fairy father said"
 So he her fatheher long father Poor little amb He began guess the story There scamp of father who had mot been nd Angel and had been lost had thought fully lost himself For extraordinary the child imagined that he-we pathetic 1t would be funny. But how he did feel much inclined laugh Poor little hingi His heart yeaned her. but the situation becoming strained Unless he could think of good way of he might have obliged rob the child of her father reaching the door of her house
 That's it," said he, calling all his tact to the I fairy father just you thought It's mistake of Jane about there being fairies only the trouble fairies aren't powerful they used be the old days Now should love to be able stay with you long, long me but because I'm only poor fairy father can't We've been very happy ther and I'm tremendously glad you found shall think you and of this day on but the cruel part that when bring you your door I'm afraid shall have vanish"
 "oh how dreadful cried Rosemary quverin "us. Hose you agzinP :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

you've remembered me all this time9 9'. embered. It was the feeling had in my heart, 'ould the minute saw you, that told me it was I ran to keep you from going on in your motor car, because if you had I might have lost, you again for ever and ever."
 "So you might" said puzzled Hugh Eger- ton, pleased as we'll as puzzled "And that would never have done for either of us.'
 "It would have been dreadful," replied Rosemary, "to have to wait for another Christ mas eve."
 "Christn1as eve seems day for adventures" said Hugh. "One finds new friends-and dear little girls, and goodness knows what I shall find nextH ..
 I've must find Angel next" Rosemary as- sured him. "She'l be so glad to see you."
 'Do you really think SO? By the way, who is Angel?'
 'Mother. Didn't VOL know that ?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

"My truly and realy The little face grew pink with joy "Trly and really-if you're not afraid"
 "What should be afraid of 2" Rosemary asked.
 M talking Get down. Paul. and put her into the tonneau. You'd better sit by her perhaps"
 The chauffeur proceeded obey but when the child found herself being tucked back the she gave little protesting "Oh can't sit in front with you9'
 "Of you like Paul wrap her up we'll the rug Now, little we're going won't take you fast
 He turned the and passing the Casino drove up the h inc the direction Menone when he had the top had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

 said you'd forgotten But maybe her wasn't Angel thenP
 That I'm ure" replied Hugh sOOhihgy Maybe you named her Angel yOurselfp
 q don't know said Rosemary "She to have been 1t a ways remember And she does look just like you know, she's so beautiful"
 q expect you remember lot about angels than do be- long you from where they live But here the woods Martin Have you been here before
 Angel and had picnic here all by ourselves and there sheep under the olive and funny old shepherd who made music them Oh do love cns Don't you! Angel said if she rich she'd take the ove kind of picnic for Cstas but you sec would much money to do it, for hardly got any, especially since the cOmt doesn't pay back"
 What kind of picnic would have been asked Hugh driving along the beautiful shore road where the wind blown pines lean for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

q expect I'd forgotten Hugh answered. She looked proachu that for the world would he have denied all knowledge of Angel The child evidently took him for she had known Perhaps she had photograph of long lost friend of her
 family who resembed him and she had sprung conclusion children do But she exqutey pretty and engaging little thing grand little pa and worth cuvatng Hugh liked children, especially girls though he had always been rather shy with them knowing exactly how they liked best to be entertained and finding difficult think of things say in keeping up conversation But there such difficulty with this child It really interesting draw the little and what she would As finding however, when the time do that he thought he would prefer bid Angels daughter goodby the door, He had fancy for scapg up acquaintance with strangers through their chil ldren
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

wig ana Nad HXed her eyes upon the Casln0 door, when the throb-throb of motor caught her at tention.
 Now, an automobile was marvellous dragon for Rosemary, and she could never see too many for her pleasure Above all things, she would have loved spin on the back of such dragon, and she liked choosing favorites from among the dragon brood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

not been over this road before, as he had arrived by way of Nice yes terday, but he had studied road maps and knew both how and where he wished to go.
 Now" said he, driving care fully, Chow do you like it!"
 "Oh, it's wonderfulw answer ed Rosemary, with a rapt smile on her rosy face.
 Have you ever motored be- forel'
 She shook her head. "Never!'
 Brave baby"
 q don't usually care to be call ed a baby" she remarked, but I don't mind from you"
 "I'm especially favored. 1t seems" said the voting man. Tell me how you happen to know me. l can't think, I must confess, unless 1t was on shipbOard'-
 "Therel I Iknew perfectly well
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

we ought to have a chaperon!" he asked. "Pauls in the tonneau, you know, and he's a most discreet chap"
 q don't know what chaperon is" said Rosemary, ''but will you promise not to be angry if ask you something, and will you promise to answer, honor brightf'
 "Yes, to both your questions"
 "Were you really unkind to Angel before you were lost"
 This was hard nut to crack if his past were not to be ruthlessly severed from Angels by a word. He thought for moment and then said, Honor bright, I can't remember any thing unknd I ever did to her."
 "Oh. I'm so gladI I was afraid when vou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

OSEMARY sat in silence for a few moments, taking in the full meaning of her companions answer to her last question. He had forgotten that Angel was Angel! Though she was warmly wrapped in soft rug of silvery fur, chill crept into her heart Could 1t be that nurses words
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

close the child that its gtbering bonnet touched her He did not say word for an instant ~~9 for his lips pressed so tightly together that they a white line. a~&xM
 That beautiful little golden haired, smiling E~2 thing full of life But it all right NaSST RY9 She smiling stil if she did not guess the $AA@%2 deadly peril she had just escaped @
 Don't you 'now, little one" he asked gently, "that it's very dangerous front of automobles?
 "Oh but wanted so much stop you!" said Rosemary.
 "Why do know me and the young smiled such pleas me with geam of white teeth, that the child than she had done right.
 "Yes, know you by eavensenthnn' She got out the long word with gasp but great She had mixed up single syllable.
 The young burst laughing "Whees your nurse he asked
 In London said Rosemary "she isn't my any more" "Wel, your mother"-
 "She snt'-
 "What Are you going tell she isn't your mother any more Are you out your own' little ladyY
 q don't know what that is, and my mothers my mother just
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17

NV ourn before the door of the Hotel de Paris having just been As CX% deciding thi the nobes dragon of them al SN. his place wheel he Sl head the chauffeur beside his and NY Rosemary rushed the road
 W hk and huged her mued charge the old lady
 NV all the other old ladies ladies s.M sitting the benches walking about screamed too
 NN1 drove pale under his of brown SsW machinery he brought the big blue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-17
1 F Az Az 3f 2 @l& 4& 2; 2 4las, 4aa 4& P &M &M F 4&a aa m

the unfashona hours with her mother Sundays other days when unfortunately there work to do.
 She had down bench between French nounou wonderful headdess and hawk visaged old lady with golden
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
PREPARING FOR ST.
DAvID'S DAY

The Welsh people Of the city are
looking forward 20 the annual csls-
hration % 1t Daxia's day. satar-
day. March 2 ON that date .
grand ss~sson will DO held In Chris
sensen's hail. under the auspices OF
the cambfiAn Society of washing
ton. There will be an afternoon and
evening session.
Thomas u. Richards, Of the Saw
age opera company. ana Mies Enid
Morgan. Of Chicago. will take part
one Of the main features Of tho af-
teruaon session will be prize
recitation contest IN which students
81 the high school and university
viii participate.
A prize viil also be given for the
best com plaition on a Students
Firut Letter 10 His or Her Parents"
This contest l. open 10 everybody.
compositions must be In the hands
OF Rev. owen Jones. OF seo East
lake ay, BY February %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
ucTIMS' CHANCE
TO We MONEY

many of the victims az companies
illegally organised have recourse In
The courts 70 recover money from
auch 81 the mining promoters m
may prove la be- men Of present
financial resources.
That The star exposures have nj.
most completely stopped invest.
monts In wildcat mining companies
ia this city. Ia now generally known.
These Investments were continuing
On a large scale when The Star In.
terfcred and blocked the game.
L is believed that NJ tho present
session Of the legislature drastic
legislation viii b. pushed through
to cffectually prevent further swim.
diea.
Good Companies Also Hit.
Incidentally. some few reputable
mining companies have been hard
hit BY the exposures. tnaHmueh as
the kencrai public Ia now disposed
Ca condemn all mining companies.
Il Il impossible for The Star 10
Indicate the reputable concerns, II
il their misfortune that the swim,
ticra have been 40 numerous. a.
almost Co hide them from sight
What II tosbo hoped Is that with
the wiidcattefa routed by stringent
law, the reputable miners engaged
IN legitimate development work
viii then be ahls 60 continue opera,
tons much morc successfully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
OFFICER PENCE GETS
the LETTER

David NJ. Pence. ore u the best
known members % the police de-
partment. and who patrols beat
On Second av- IL Ia receipt Of q
letter which illustrates the VaEaries
az matt parv~ls and the accuracy Of
the countfy's postal officials.
Pence Ia noted for BEING a great
traveller. having served nearly three
years on the Philippine police foree
Rnd passed setns time "a Singapore.
India while IN the latter place he
met friend. who said he desired
to write 60 him Pence told him
that he intended going either 20
Panama or Seattle. and when asked
whsfu Panama was located. replied
that II Wasn't very Ear from Sc
attic.
Some time Ia January the friend
wrote the efftesf a letter from Sin
kapore. addressing q in this man
nsr. David Ii. Pence. Esq. Police
officer. Panama. Care OF Captain
IA conwaad Of Police Force. Pana-
ma. Near ssastis. Washington
The letter reached New York Feh.
{ AMI strange 10 SAY. made its way
direct 10 Seattle. te Peaee's aston
fahru@nt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

The new scale Of wages IL ss
follows
Teachers Of the graded schools of
the first elsAs. Gee n month: Of the
second class. tsb. of the third class.
40. 81 the fourth class. SIS. end
OF the fifih class $50.
HiEh school teachers viii re-
eciss a minimum Of SIS. they be.
ing aiso divided into five classes
An Increase OF t7s0 per month will
accompany each advance until
maximum % sos II reached
Heads az the high school will 70
eeive fi1t per month under the
new scale. and vice principals 1850
Special teachers At the high school
OF the fret class. wlll get tiit. Of
the second class. ti12S 80, aud third
class. tia7 80 Principals having
four rooms vii receive $50 per
month; sin rooms. 800. eight
rooms. tli6. twelve rooms. $40.
sixteen rooms. titb aud twenty
rooma. fls0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
GIVE TEACHERS
RAISE IN WAGES


The school directors last night
Increased the pay Of teachers and
principals ~ per cent This makes
a total Of 20 per cent STAGE The
first q the year. which places the
grammar school teachers Of thia
cts on a SALARY basis second oniy
to Chicago and Boston.
The directors n arriving AZ their
dseiaiun considered three schedules
presented BY the superintendent for
their consideration. The increase
decided upon waa adopted after
careful Inquiry Into each. The pro
poeed advance In pay q super.
sisors wAs postponed for later con
aiderAtian.
cosneidsnt Nth the increase In
vases the directors determined 70
insist mpon a higher standard OF
qualifications than heretofore ~.
qalred. with the supervision that
recognition wiii be accorded for
mefiturieus services
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
HOTEL STANOER
IS SUED

The loss Of a suit ease. alleged 20
have contained jepelfy. clothing
and toilet articles valued al 1890.
resulted IN Huii being brought 10
the superior court this morning
against the Hotel sfandef.
Mabel II. Hkny says she was
guest az the hotel last November
ana caused her six trunks 20 be
moved 10 the hosiery 4 few days
ago she says she decided 70 move
and engaged an eEpreasman 10 haul
her trunks away. She now alleges
that L. u. winner. proprietor Of the
hotel. kept suit case containing
70 articles ~ jewelry and wearing
apparel valued at $3.50. for which
sum judgment IL asked.
Mrs. Wisncr declared today that
the property IN question Was never
delivered at the hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
MUST REMOVE
BIG SIGN

Building Inspector Place has
threatened 10 cause the arrest of
wofkmen u the Foster h kleiser
company for erecting large cleo.
trio sign after permit had been
refused By the building inspectors.
The sign. the size Of q billboard.
IL going up on n building 81 tho
aouthaast corner ~ Yesler way and
Second Az. y. They aaked for
permit for a sign u feet high and
60 feet long Mr. Place looks upon
such sign ss menace 10 the safe
y Of pedestrians and dangerous to
property. II II being erected OF
seanfilng and boards. and sets back
from the frs wall but few feet.
The rule has been. Mr.. Place says.
not To allow a sign Of the Kind high
er than ten feet.
Unless the work is removed or
the matter carried past the build
Ing inspector to the board OF public
works. a warrant Will probably DO
sworn out Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
IIuWfs1ERn MUTUAL
nnE INSURANCE
COMPANY
ossupy Elegant New
Cniees

Iusariax pabllc should take
nat after March ist the
r~sssrr Mutual Fire Assoeta'
a sns lonxer DC found In is
uf<ers In sas Lumber Elx'
- ~, IN its new Fnf special
e1.s7ed offices I'D the new
- x.fionsl Bank Building. On
nrsheast corner OF seennd az.
lelanht4 o.. The entrance 10
aff<es u on Columbia 81
~ Ia the Lnmher Exchange
xufhseszern has Increased lts
n sp1ce from Tine 60 time, bat
-. icaaa Il necessary. in or
4 accommodate It's immensely
n4s<a buztaeSs. 20 move into
n al specially equipped Of
IRIS move IL oniy another
zaa Il the splendid progress
IA i being MADE BY this. the
~ 4 TIE fire insurance com.
~ 4 he Pacific Northwest. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

Assistant Postmaster Colkett has
received no answer from Washing
ton. H. G.. relative 20 the accept.
anee OF aid offered by private firms,
In the meantime the thousands OF
sacks stored Ia all parts OF the
basement are being added 10 con
tlnually.
Last night clerks worked over.
time. and many sacks Of mall were
distributed, but person visiting
the basement today and seeing the
great blockade existing at the pres
ent time would imagine that no
work had been done In this de.
paftment for weeks except stacking
up mail
Unless the Chamber Of Com
merce aud business men OF the city
can prevail upon congress 10 dis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
GOVT FAILS TO
GIVE ANS WEIR

pense with large amount Of red
tape there can be no change Tor
weeks "a come. for even should
congress decide to grant an In.
creased force az this office IL could
not be put into effect under the
regular rule OF the department un'
tii June l.
Secretary Yandeil. OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce. this morning
wired senator y n. plea In Wash.
ingion 70 uae hia influence With the
postal department 10 permit the
postoffice to accept extra help
from the business houses Of this
city. who have offered 20 place
clerks In the postdffioe ~ their own
expense. The dispatch Informed
the senator that there are 10000
sacks OF undelivered mall on hand
AZ the present time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

BARTENDER BROUGHT
TO GRIEF

Lucky IL the man who gets away
from the watchfni eye Of Sergeant
Of Police Hannlck. chief" OF the
southern part OF the city Harry
Smith. bartender for , j Ferguson,
who runs a saloon ~ tnt Fifth Az
q. tried 70 escape Banniek's no
tice. II IL charged. BY keeping his
saloon open until ? s. a. M. and
be Was deeply shocked when the
Young sergeant requested him 60
come 20 the police station with
him.
Smith was booked on n charge
OF violating the saloon closing or.
dinAnee. and vas released on tioo
bail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

Copyrighted, 1907. by serlpps
News Aaaoeiation.l
BERLIN. Feb. 10. Es Chancellor
Won IiuelQw. IN outlining the policy
OF the government following the
election. Ia hla first interview 20.
day. made this statement
III II entirely incorrect 10 sup.
posa that the result Of the elections
Will produce tendency 10 AN az.
sressive foreign policy The eHti'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
7-7777777777
MERCHANTS TRIAL
SET FOR MARCH Il

Robert Merchant president Of the
National BROKERAGE company. arr
rested on a charge nj miHrepfasent-
ing the financial condition Of the
firm. and now out on $4,000 bonds.
Was arraigned before Judge Morris
this morning and hls trial set for
March 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

ton of fighting the case 20 the
highest courts Pufnsy nos denies
having attempted 10 bnrgiafixe the
Heffsn home and says his FIRST
story about having a fight with a
burglar VAS true.
rutnsy IL suffering intense pain
from the wounds on his hands and
hlr attorney asked that he be cent
10 A hospital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
POLICY
IS DECLARED

mates for submission next week
are practically the same as before
'The emperor has no warllke
Tendencies, aa the foreign nations
presume. lie desires 20 preserve
peace. The question before the
electorate was whether To retain or
abandon German southweat Africa,
the retention Of which country. be
holda, Is not aggressive Imperial
ism.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
TEAMSTER HURT

John Hayward. teamster EN-.
ployed on the telephone oonstruc.
ton work near Kent, WAS badly In
Iurod today in a runaway Going
down q hill the wagon crowded the
horses and, striking curve. q
general upset occurred, In which
Haywood was In some manner
thrown beneath the horses, In
which position he remained for
fully five minutes. He was terribly
crushed and cut. but physicians
state that he will recover.
sIEs Mcrkel SIS. at spinning's, so
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
Annie Ru.ssli Coming.

According 10 announcements.
Miss Annie Russell. with the entife
Eastern cast and production intact,
will appear In Seattle 1T future
date 50 The Midsummer NIGHTS
Dream" The production viii come
west by special train and Wassn.
halls aud kempeF. the managers
have Just completed all arrsnae'
meats for The Western tour through
Kiaw a ErlAnger. Mas Russell
will appear "a Puck
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
TRAIN KILLS
OLD RESIDENT

John Davies. an old resident Of
oBrien. was run down and killed
by a Northern Pacific passenger
train about II O'Clock this forenoon.
The affair occurred near the depot
az that city. The body was re
moved 10 the undertaking parlorH
IN O'Brien. whero Il IL held await
Ing instructions Davies leaves n
wife and family.
At q 30 Deputy Coroner Wiltsie
left for OBrien 10 hold an in.
aneat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
SOCIAL ANo SMOKER.

Tuesday evening. February 10.
the Seattle Jewelry Workers union.
local NO 81. will hold an open
meeting and smoker at the Labor
Temple. An Invitation IL extended
to all men working At the business.
and good time u promised G. o
Young. the northwest organiser OF
the American Federation OF Labor
and others will address the meeting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16

Following the performances 10
nlxht aud tomorrow. when Alhini.
the Cossags. Kelly and Reno. Bessie
Allen and Collins a Hawl4y wlii Be
seen At the Star for the last times.
the ieadins vaudeville piayhouhs
Will offer a bin made up wholly OF
orpheutn circuit turuE With Solo
mon the Second. lightning eaicn.
iator. a. the headiinsr Others viii
~ tho Three FLYING Valentines. Ia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
The Theaters



klaw q Erlanxera production Of
THE Ham Tree. IN witch Mcintyre
and Heath are the stars, come 10
the Grand tomorrow night. running
until Thursday with matinee
Wednesday. There is said Co be no
plot. but there are three fast acts OF
fun and laughter. and according TO
critics thia production IA said 20 BIO
one Of the strongest attractions OF
the season.
Meintyfe and Heath have been
before the public for years. formerly
appearing In a sketch entitled The
Georgia Minstfela klaw a Err
LANCER have built around this sketch
a threesact bunch Of nonsense which
~ claimed To be great. The sup.
porting company IL said 10 be the
beat that has appeared al the Grand
thia season. containing several top.
notchefa. Tho chorus Is claimed To
be lively aud full OF ginger and dash.
which makes hustllng perform.
ance,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
TAKES BACK HIS
CONFESSION

Harry Putney. charged with at
tempting 20 rob the home Of A. l.
iisffen. ti1 Highland drive. last
Thursday. this morning secured
counsel 20 defend him and asked 10
be released on bail
Judge Morris fisod hills bond At
tieoe The young mans parents
are hpfyins 10 Seattle from ~
Paul. MINI. ana wired their iuten-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
STRICKEN OFFICER
IMPROVING

officer W ". Zimmerman. 81 the
Seattle police force. Was suddenly
stricken yesterday with an attack
OF appendicitis and removed to the
Seattle General hospital Or G.
sharples performed an operation.
and this morning. u was said that
Zimmerman has = fair chance OF
rncoxarY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
WILL oIvE SONG RECITAL.

A song recital will be given Wed.
ncaday evening. February ~, by
Nina Martha Hatcher In the First
Unitarian church, corner Boyleion
and r. olive She will be assisted
by Nicholas oeconomaeoe. clarinet.
Erwin Oaetei. cello. and Howard G.
Uraffon ulnlu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-16
Week and Attractions.

Following The Ham Tree" at the
Grand tho High School Minstrris
will appear Al that house next Fri.
day night. The company has 70.
haarsed faithfully aud n great anna
teur performance Il promised Next
saturday matinee and night Uncle
Toms Cabin" with double perform.
ers with be the hiil.