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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01
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DRESS MATERIALS THAT
ELDERLY WOMEN WEAR
Cotton Voiles, Light Weight Woo1ens and Henriettas
Are Becomingto Women Past Their First Youth.

What a number of pretty new mid
summer materials suitable for elderly
womens frocks are displayed in the
shops now. There are soft cotton voiles
In dainty colorings that are useful for
hard wear. Not that cotton wolfe Is par
ticularly novel, but the designs and
shades of the 1908 pieces make the fabric
look like a new weave.
Recently I saw such a pretty piece of
plaid goods in the new shade of blue
mixed with a rich green and dashed with
cream that 1T seemed stamped Ready"
for a tall. slender. middle-aged woman
who had been fair-haired and blue-eyed in
her youth.
Soft pastel shades are always becoming
to elderly women. and Should be chosen
by them in preference to fresh vivid col
ors, no matter whether the wearer is fair
or dark, for none but youthful faces and
figures should challenge comparison with
the dainty pinks, blues and greens in the
genuine shades.
Mauve is becoming to fair-haired wom-
en- who are turning gray, and not infre-
quently to dark women whose locks have
changed color. Should the latter type
possess some color. she can attempt this
shade. However, a pale or sallow skin
will be made more sa1low by wearing
mauve. In any case a brunette must
choose the color in a darker tone than
a blond If she would look her best.
Mauves and Ecrus.
For short OR stout women mauves
and ecrus, combined in several designs of
checks and stripes, are especially stylish.
So are navy and ivory. The narrow pin
striped goods will also be becoming. The
tall, slender. woman of middle age may
choose the stripe If she pleases. but the
skirt should be trimmed with bands. the
stripes going in an opposite direction.
A little more expensive, but still very
dainty, are the new challis with borders.
These are exceedingly pretty and, if made
to suit the wearer's measurements, can
be worn by every type of woman. One
not quite sure of how the color will eff
feet her appearance should choose the
kind of border that decreases in tone at
it's upper edge rather than decided
border all in the same deep color
The dotted borders on plain goods are
exceedingly smart, and are safe choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01
WIFE SUES FATHER-IN-LAW.
Says He Alienated the Affections Of
Her Husband.

Bruner Godfrey, the wife of Arthur w.
Godfrey, whose marital troubles have been
much in print of late, has brought suit
against her father-in-law. Lester n. God
frey, for alleged alienation OF her hus-
bands affections. 1t is said she asks
$4,000 damages.
Arthur w. Godfrey has already filed in
the Suffork county courts a divorce suit
against his wife. In the suit he names
Richard Carrie. the comedian. and John
III. Mccarthy of Boston.
Mrs. Godfrey i'm a statement yesterday
charged her father-in-law with threaten
ing her husband with disinheritance If ne
did not abandon her. She also declared
that the reason the Godfreys do not like
her is the discovery that she is not-as
she says they supposed she was-of
wealthy parentage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01

for the average woman past her first
youth.
The dimities were certainly never so
pretty and are displayed in a seemingly
endless number of designs and colorings
at most modest prices.
For very warm weather dimity is eX-
tremely comfortable but for general use
elderly women. as rule, prefer dresses
of material that will be more practical.
such as wolfe (cotton) or any of the soft
thin wooden fabrics.
Among the latter may be named chif
fon panama. 1t is very light wooden
| material. that comes In a variety of
shades. 1t has all the witness of voile
is quite as cool. yet does not demand so
much in the way of petticoats.
Henrietta is also useful and is the
standby of some women who wear it in
different grades all the year. To my
thinking it is better to choose material
that is cool and will not absorb dust.
Mohair. we all know. is excellent as far
as shedding the dust is concerned. but 1t
must be admitted that 1t is hot, so that
counted among the fabrics best suited for
cooler weather. There could. however. be
| no objection to skirt and coat suit made
from mohair.
This~fabric in either cream or navy blue
will be the better choice If solid color is
selected.
Wool Batiste Is Stylish.
A fine lightweight wool batiste is an
ideal fabric for an elderly woman's after
noon frock. And the new shadow checks
in this weave are especially pretty.
Among these I have seen some very
soft. pretty shades, including grays. the
new blues, biscuit color. brown. cardinal
and cream in a very good quality for the
low price of ~ cents yard. The ma
terial was forty four inches wide
On simple dresses very little trimming
is used. except narrow ribbons. silk folds
fancy braids and the ubiquitous soutache
l. or course, a relief by way of yoke or
chemisette is a necessity. This latter
may be of lace or lingerie, but quite small
and simply made.
The woman possessing a long. thin face
should choose a square cut for the neck
of her gown. while the plump round-faced
type should wear "V'' effects
In regard to the sleeves and their length
it is difficult to say anything very def
mite; individual needs must decide the
| matter. Thin arms should certainly be
concealed by long cuffs, while full round
ed ones may display their charms by
sleeves cut shorter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01
BRYAN's SON ENGAGED.
William Jennings, Jr., to Marry q
Miller's Daughter.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, September L.
Miss Helen Berger. who was born in Mil
waukee, but spends most of her time in
Lincoln, Neb. will be the bride Of William
Jennings Bryan. jr.. when the oldest son
of the democratic nominee graduates
from college. This announcement was
made yesterday by Alexander Berger.
father of Miss Helen. Fifteen years ago
Mr.. Berger moved from this city to Ne
braska that he might be nearer the wheat
fields upon which his revenue as presi-
dent of a milling company depends. He
maintains his residence here, where his
mills are located but he and his family
spend most of their time in Lincoln. Miss
Berger met young Bryan at school in
Lincoln. The date of the wedding has
not been set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01
Thomas Webster Forfeits $25.

Charged with permitting gambling on
his premises, Thomas S. Webster, who
lives on Pomeroy avenue. Anacostia.
failed to appear in the Police Court for
trial yesterday. and his collateral of SIS
was declared forfeited. The arrest OF
Webster was the result OF an extended
investigation on the part OF the police
for several weeks past. eliminating in q
raid Saturday, headed by Policeman
Dent of the Anacostia substation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01

Silk handkerchiefs for developing into
bathing caps are now reduced to % cents.
ana are usefui for other purposes besides
their legitimate one, for instance. cush-
ion covers, hat trimmings, etc. Among
these kerchiefs is a large number of col
orings and designs to choose from. such
as gaudy plafds, large and small polka
dots. bordered effects. small figures and
plain centers, with self-striped borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01

$50 feet. This illustrates what has been
found true the world over-that with in
dustrial progress the demand for wood
becomes greater and greater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-01

Fine white cotton crepe of slightly tint is of
the materials separate bouses this fabric having
the advantage other washable materials in that is
affected by dampness crushing. The model trimmed
with roundmesh insertion the shaped yoke
incosing graceful design embroidered in white
cerzed The upper yoke and collar of dotted
and the sleeves prety trimmed with design of nser
ton andembroidery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Just as Good.

We are trying to educate our read CTS to recognize the evils of substitu- tion," said the business manager of one of the popular magazines. Through our advertising pages we are trying to get them up to the point where they will insist upon getting what they ask for and will take noth- ing else. The merchant who has something just as good is no more to be depended upon than clerk in a certain country store which friend visited to buy something.
 "My friend had been invited unex- pectedly to make an automobile trip and was not fully prepared for it. The roads were very dusty, and after travelling several miles the party came to a little country village. where my friend thought he might be able to purchase something to protect his clothing. The automobile halted be- fore the general store of the village. My friend alighted and accosted a drowsy clerk. T want to get linen duster,' he said.
 "T am very sorry said the clerk, but we are just out of linen dusters. I can let you have a nice feather dusterr"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
The Wesrina of q Watch.

At meeting of the British Watch and Clock Makers guild (Which is the better way to keep watch at night-lying fat or hanging up?" was debated. The general opinion was that 1t was better to let 1t lie flat The vice president of the guild said 1t depended upon the kind of watch. If 1t were one such as Captain Cutie wore or anything incapable of giving some sort of timekeeping. the wearer should be advised to keep 1t always in one position. It will wear out soon- CT, but that does not much matter. A good watch should lie fat at night The variation of rate between hang ing and lying is very small, and the difference is practically constant, so that the mean rate is constant. In the hanging position all the parts are run ming on the side bearings, where there is the greatest friction and wear. By letting the watch lie fat at night and run on the end bearings. where there is less friction, the wear is distributed and the watch made more durable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

The condition of Dr W. s. Mum ger is unchanged.
 Earl Miller is working for T. F. Atwood, the druggist.
 Dr and Mrs E. H. Loveland have returned from their vacation.
 Robert B. Lewis of New Rochelle visited relatives here yesterday.
 Miss Clara Doland of Waterbury is visiting at William Thornton's.
 Peter O'Neil, who has been visit ing his parents, returned to Dan- bury yesterday.
 Mrs Martha Roberts and family expect to move to Brooklyn, N. Y., about October 1.
 A. B. Bentley, travelling salesman for the Wood Harvesting Machine Go, is taking a months vacation.
 A large number of members of the local Grange are attending a picnic at Hamilton park, Waterbury, to- day.
 John Holleran was severely in, jured by being knocked from the top of car at Torrington yester. day. While no bones were broken he received injuries to his back and spine which will probably lay him up for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Joys of Being Fat.

According to a writer, in an English magazine, 1t is the fat men that get all the good things in life. They are con ducted to the best tables at restau- rants. they get the corner seats in the theater and always seem to have enough money to get along without worrying. When a fat man enters a drawing room. doesn't he always get the most comfortable chairf asks the writer. When his hat blows off on a windy day, doesn't some one always run after it for hImi No one expects him to get up in q bus or a train to give his seat to a lady. He would block the gangway if be did. Even his wife doesn't expect him to stoop to pick up things when she drops them. Everybody tells him the best stories. because everybody likes to hear him laugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
SERVANTS SIGN LANGUAGE.
Peeuliarities of Employers and Tour
 ists Noted by Marks.

Peeuliarities of Employers and Tour
 ists Noted by Marks.
 Servants and hotel porters in many cities of Europe have sign language as complete as that of the American tramp.
 'It is not generally known" said n courier, that servants are in the habit of giving useful tips to their success sors and to the man who delivers the groceries and meat by marks on the back entrance. In most of the big Paris flats and apartments, such as Americans like to take for the season. the back door is literally covered with barely perceptible signs which nobody but the initiated can understand.
 "A freshly engaged domestic knows exactly what to expect, whether his masters are easy or hard to please, whether 1t is monsieur or madame who is hard to get along with. Other signs tell whether the food is good or bad, whether the work is difficult or not, etc.
 "The boy from the grocer's or the bakers or the butchers will also be informed whether he can expect a big tip or not.
 'The system is even more developed among hotel servants. A family arriv- ing from Italy, after having refused to give what some Italian porter consid- cred sufficient tip, will have the fact advertised in every hotel he visits in Switzerland or France. A little mark on the trunk is all that is needed."- Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
WHEN THE WORLD MOVES.
The Eagles Soar In Lofty Flights of Mirfh and Mystery.

Mirth is what makes the people of this earth better In health, better in spirits better In health, better in ev- erything. that tends to create a pleas ant atmosphere. Mystery is just what 1t implies, but sometimes, when the mystery is solved, the solver is not only better in all the above mention ed subjects but he or she is also bet ter in pocket, and they do say the one that has good fat pocketbook can purchase all the other requis- ites. TheN, are several gentlemen in the city who have in their hands the making of home for somebody. Per haps you may not want home. It may be that you would like to visit the home of your forefathers in some little hamlet across the water. Per- haps, too, you have small mortgage on your little home here in Water bury Sickness may have handicap ped you. so that at times you feel discouraged and want to give up the fight. The man or woman is fortu- nate indeed that has not had such a catastrophe in his family. Not all have the courage to fight it out. All are not built alike. Yet there may be chance for even the most dis couraged. The Waterbury aerie of Eagles can explain the mystery. The
 Two Bills" will do the rest. The puzzle may seem hard but the follow ing gentlemen have the answer: M. J. Hickey, Joseph J. Gagain, James H. Monahan, James s. Cosgrove, John Walsh, Frank Casey, Thomas Reyes, Mat B. Dunphy, James Robertson, Frank McEnnerney and M J. Smith
 If you want to be real happy ask any one of them or ask any Eagle and the answer will certainly appeal to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
4 Natural Irs.r.ne..

Pa" said Johnnie Dumbley. whats an applelogueT
 Why. it's a-er-a fable. my son said MT. Dumbiey. ~UsuaIly designed to convey a moral lesson. Why do you askT
 ~Oh. nothin'.- said Johnnie. -only I've lost a dime on it Ne and Billie Watkins had bet. and I said It was the original commandment in the gar den of Eden If the Decalogue Is tho Ten Commandments I don't zee vhy that arst one sint an applsiogue--- Hsrpers Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
RACE FOR HIS SWEETHEART.
Her Father Will Be Swain's Compel itor and Her Hand Will Be Prize.

luOr anu HE Hdnu VIII DC ITIzc.
 Pittsburg, Aug 19.-William H. Klein of Kirkpatrick street, Ale gheny, whose age is just 40, will run a footrace next Saturday with the man whom he would like to have as father-in-law, w. J. Lictus. to see whether or not he will continue paying attention to Lictus's 1S-year- old daughter, Marie. If Klein loses the 200-yard race he agrees to re- tire as suitor for the hand of the fair Marie, and if he wins, Lictus agrees to withdraw all further ob- jections to the suit.
 Lictus and Klein are about the same age. When Klein began to court Marie her father warned him to keep away. Lictus told him that he was too old for Marie. That riled Klein, who answered that he was as good a man as Lictus, and to prove it he would run him a footrace. If h. did not win he would not ask to court Marie further. Lictus agreed. The race will be pulled of next Sat urday.
 Marie is anxiously awaiting the outcome. She is grooming Klein for the race, and wants him to win. Lictus has learned that his daughter Is plugging for his antagonist, and is forcing her to keep her distance. fearing that she may put toe-weights on him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
When .h. Mam,n Painted.

A travelling man was in a smoking car when a man rushed fin from the car behind evidently in a great agita- ton and said: Has any one in this car any whisky? A woman in the oth- CT car has tainted"
 Instantly a dozen nasks were pro duced. The man who had asked for it picked out the largest one. drew the cork and put the bottle to his lipA With q long. satisfied sigh. he handed the flask back and remarked: That did me a lot of good. I needed it. for it always makes me IIl to see a woman faint away."-Kansas City Tndepend. ent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
FAYETTEVILLE

Charles Edgars of HoIyoke was a visitor in the Vile yesterday.
 John H. Bride has returned from a visit to his home in Moodus.
 Otis L. Fuller of Hartford vas in town on a business trip yesterday.
 Miss Alice Dyson of Derby is the guest of Mr and Mrs H. L. Dyson on Dwight street
 Mrs Stanley Davies is III at her home on Thomaston avenue with an attack of typhoid fever.
 Miss Msude Nerriman and ". Burton Dyson were married ysster- day at 10 a. m at the home of the bride by the Rev J. A. StsnsdeId-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
PLAYER WANTS TO BE MAYOR.

Pittsburg. Aug 1s.-Sherin Ad- dison Gumbert of Allegheny coun- ty. who vas ones one of the fa- nous pitchers of the National league- yesterday announced that he would be a candidate for mayor of greater PittsburE on the republican ticket Gumbert is one Of the most populsr mer ia the etty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
 June 15, 1908.
Going South.

Going South. FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK-6:30, 7:56, $40. 1l:0s a. m.; 2:44. 4:15, SOS p. m.; SUNDAYS, 7:00. S:05 a. m.; 1905, 5:10 D. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN -6:30. 7:56, $40, 11:0s a. m. (via Naugatuck Jc); a:44. 4:15, 6:0S. 7:50 p. m; SUNDAYS, ZOO. S:05 a. m.; 1905. 5:10 D. m.
 Going North FOR TH0MASToN, TORRINGTON AND WINSTED-6:42, S:27, 10:5S a. m; 3:55, FOO, S:56 D. m; SUNDAYS, 9:55 a. m.; S:il D. m.
 FOR WATERTOWN-6:47, s:34 11:15 a. m; CHS, 7:05 ?. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, WILLINfANTIC, WORCESTER, PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON-7:10. S:43 a. m.: I2:15. 3:15. 7:34 (to Hartford and Springaeld), p. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBURY-S:35 a. m.; 2:0S. 1900 D. m.
 FOR PoUGHKEEPsIE-s:35 a. m.; 2:05 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRISTOL-(Connecting with suburban trains)-'S:30, s10:30 a. m.; 2:25, '4:33, 6:33 p. m. 'Connecting for Springfield, 'yor- cester and Boston.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN, W. MAIN ST. 1o:50 a. m.; 5:10 p. m. W. c. BIERD. c. 0. COLBY. Gen Supt. Asst Gen Pass Agt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Lasksr Wins.

Dusseldorf. Aug. 19-Dr. Emanuel Lasker of New York. the worlds chess champion. was the victor in the first game of the chess match of eight games up between him and Dr. Tar rasch of Nuremburg for the champion ship of the world. pr. Lasker won on the fifty-fifth' move.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
ewi.a ne,.v.

The diEculty vhleh is faced ia America ia connection with phnauf thrupy 6 not to And the people who have the u1neT b give. but to discover the ways Ia vhich money may bs given wtseiY. Ideas for wise ev- kng are EDch Eczrcer than uoneT srsiting cppsrtuni;vs-ch -chienED Trfb-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
ANTI-TUBERCULOsIs.
Matron and Head Nurse Engaged by
 Meriden Association.

Meriden, Aug 19.-Miss Mary Me Manner. graduate of Henry Phipps institute of Philadelphia, will have charge of Undercliff sanatorium here as matron and head nurse, and will begin her duties about September 1. Miss McNamer will have the direct management of the sanatorium, and will be assisted by housekeeper and other necessary help. A volunteer physician from the City Medical so- ciety will be in attendance when necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19

Take Kodol whenever you feel that you need 1t. That is the only time you need to take Kodol. Just when you need 1t; then you will not be troubled with sour stomach, belch- ing, gas on the stomach. etc. Sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19

DewItt's Little Early Risers, safe. easy. pleasant. sure. little liver pills. Sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
II Law for
Regulating
Stock Issue

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA far
reaching bill for the regulation of the
future issues of securities by the
transportation companies and tele-
graph and telephone companies en-
gagged in interstate commerce was in
troduced in the senate today by Dol
liver, one of the authors of the rail-
road rate laws. 1t is said the mea-
sure represents the administration
view. He explained the provisions of
the bill as follows:
''The measure is designed to sub
ject the future issues of stocks and
bonds by transportation companies,
telephone and telegraph companies
engaged in interstate commerce to
the scrutiny of the government of
the United States 1t is drawn on
the theory that these corporations
should be so organized that there
should be just and equitable rela-
tions between their assets and their
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12

transaction of the loan of $500, 900,
and the security given by Mr.. Barns
dali was the bulk of the stock of the
Barnsdall Oil company, mortgages on
coal lands, and rights in Oklahoma
These same securities, William A.
Rockefeller testified on the witness
stand year ago, were practically
worthless in his opinion. This made
Mr.. Barnsdall's property the trusts,
and the government hopes to show
that he was thus practically a dunn
my furnished with funds to build up
the business of the Standard. The
original loan was made by the Stand
ard Oil company itself, but the last
one, dated February, 1907, extending
over period of seven years, was
made by President Young of the
Prairie Oil and Gas company, a
Standard subsidiary.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
STOCK MARKET
QUIET FRIDAY
(By Associated Press. !,

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Running
up of gold engagements for ship
ment to France tomorrow to the sum
of $3,90O,000, took the edge off the
speculation temper today. and con-
siderable unloading of stocks result
ed during larger part of the day.
None of the gold taken for export has
figured as yet in sub-treasury opera
tions, and the small effect produced
upon the exchange market by the
gold engagements gave an impression
of still untitled requirement, which
indicated likelihood of the contin-
uance of the gold outgo. Bonds
were irregular.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-12
PRESIDENT DECLARES
WALL STREET HATES HIM

ATLANTA (Ga.), Dec 11.-In a
Washington SPECIAL printed this
morning in the Constitution, Presi-
dent Roosevelt is quoted as saying
that Wall street hates him.
when go to Africa said the
president in talking to a party of
Georgians who called upon him yes
terday, wall street expects every
lion to do his duty. Wall street
hates me with fervid sincerity, not
because of any general denunciation
of railroads and. corporations, but be-
cause | have done things"
The president is quoted as saying
that he does not plead for central
lied government, but for recognition
of the power already vested in the
national government.