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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-12-19

The soft reproof, more suggestive of
tears than anger, brought the story
to his very lips. He wondered low
he should tell it, Then an old schoolboy
trick came back to him. He brought out
his penknife. Beside them was a little
spruce and in the soft, f1aky bark he
carved a heart. Within it's lines he
dug deeply the initials of two people.
The girl caught her breath and blushed
a little, which are the proper and Gus
tomary things for a girl to do at such
a time.
Then he told her what was in his
mind. 1t left her a little panic-stricken
and she took the refuge her sisters al
ways have taken-she asked him to
wait for his answer.
In such case there is but one thing
for the man to do, and that is to wait
until tomorrow. But when a man
is terribly in earnest he takes people
seriously.
when I see this carving of yours
again then we will talk about this,
Jack-if you still think this way"
She thought she was putting him
on most proper probation. 1t was
only WOuldu ToluCLduC0 W give up
her freedom.
But he took her at her word. Next
day he went away.
Back in town again, at first he saw
her often. His restraint she imagined
was resentment. In November, a
month of storms and dreary skies,
they quarreled. That was six weeks
ago.
All that six weeks he pondered the
matter by lonely fires and over break
fasts late and bad. Then he resolved
to end the suspense and still keep his
word.
One day young man, whom the ma
| tives were satisfied was most GER
| tainly insane, stepped off the train
| into a snowdrift. He wanted a team
guide, shovel and an ak. AS he
had money and determination he got
them.
This crazy young man drove foul
/ miles and waded through two more
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-12-19

On the Point, now bleak with winter,
he stopped by tiny spruce protruding
from the snow and began digging as
furiously as if he were hunting for
buried treasure.
A half dozen little trees he uncov-
cred. At last, with boyish laugh, he
laid the ak at the foot of one until
the chips flew.
That night the crazy man who had
come 300 miles for a Christmas tree
started homeward again. Christmas
eve the man and the Christmas tree
mounted the steps of the Wilson resi-
dence and rang the door bell violently.
Well, what else could she do? That
night they went out into the Christmas
crowds together and bought the tin
sci for the first Christmas tree Kate
had had in years-and the very best.
Copyright, 1908, by Wright A. Patterson)
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-12-19

Keep ever in the path of duty, but
fail not to climb the steep of knowl-
edge.-Newton.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-12-19

Speak as you think; be what you
are; pay your debts of all kinds
Montfort.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-12-19

HAT a lot OF things
can happen be-
tween July and
Christmas!" Kate
said it to herself
and said it aloud,
SO loudly that it
startled her. For
she was alone.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
AT poLI' s,

A program rich with good num- bcrs entertained two packed houses, yesterday at the Poll theater, The biz hit of the show was Ed Wynn and his stunning girls in the extract of musical comedy, Mir. Busybody, which is really a gem, both as regards its makeup book wise, the lines and music being especially good and also with regard to setting and costumes, the latter being positively gorgeous, The Merry Widow hat song and dance was the cue for several curtain calls. Julia King and company in very witty little sklt came in for their share of appreciation, The Wrong Room" gives opportunity for some very clever acting and Miss Ring and her associates are quite up to the oc- easion.
 A roaring comedy Is Harry Fields Fun in School Room, Good songs and dances were features of this number and particularly attrac- tive was the Indian song, The Red path Napances
 One of the most artistic of the events on the bill is the violin playing of oscar Lorraine, His impersona- tions of various masters of the lnstru- ment being wonderful and his playing absolutely delight. Another splen- did musical number ls that In which Hill and Whitaker are the stars. A woman with an unusual contralto voice, who also plays the harp beau tlfully, and a man whose tenor Is splendid offset to the richness of his companions, appeared. to make a very charming and varied fifteen min- utes all too short. Isabel Butler and Edward Bassett, skaters of amazing ability do some remarkable work on real lee and the three Hanlons, acro- bats, make up the remainder of this weeks very exceptional excellence.
 The new motion pictures in the electrograph are amusing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
NO HATS AZ
 SYMPHONY TO-DAY
Ladies Asked to Remove Them for First Time at Wool
 sey Hall,

New Haven Symphony orchestra will give the first concert in the series or l9OS-9, The hour for beginning Is 4;l5. Mr. Willem Wileke, the noted Dutch cellist, will be the sololst It Is inter csting to note that the women will be asked to take off their hats, line to this effect appearing on the front page of the program at the bottom of the page.
 Many requests have been made in re- gard to the removing of hats in sea sons past but this year the pressure brought to bear on the subject has been of sufficient strength to bring about the much desired result and the request, In any event, has come direct to the audience in an official place and from an official quarter, Whether or not tho ladies will comply Is another matter. 'Wo want to see the con ductor and the sololst and at least a few of the musicians has been the burden of the various plaints that served to bring about the line on the program, and let 1t be hoped that they may.
 The box office at Woolsey hall will be open at II o'clock this morning for the sale of course tickets and single concert seats and will remain open un- til after the concert begins.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
"MY NEW PAPA"
Last Dress Rehearsal of Benjamin
 Scoyille's Sklt Held Last Night.

My New Papa" Is the title of Ben jamln Scovlle's one act vaudeville skit, the last dress rehearsal of which was held last evening in Mir. Scoville's studio In the Insurance building prep aratory to It's departure on the road. A large audience was present last night and the general opinion prevailed that the sketch Is a decided success and should bring praise to it's author.
 The plot of the act is wound about young tot who has a mother that has taken unto herself husbands for the fourth time The child during the play gives her new papa" an egg shampoo which is extremely mirth pro- yoklng.
 The cast of characters Is headed by The New Papa" which part Is taken by Edward Smith. The character of mother to the child is taken by Mrs. Minnie smith. while Miss Esther Ara Smith plays the part of the poor child Miss smith will be remembered for the parts which she has taken at the per formances of the Polls Stock company. The part of the Country Cousin will be taken by Maurice E. Doolittle whose dancing has attracted considerable at tentlon locally.
 Mir Scoville leaves for New York tomorrow in order to secure bookings for the company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
"1hc Gay Musician"

Julian Edwards new comic opera The Gay Musician" with book and lyrics by Siedle and Campbell which ran for one hundred nights during this summer at Wallack's theater in New York city, comes to the Hyperion on Friday and Saturday, November 6 and [, matinee Saturday.
 lt has been many years since New York was so interested in a new com- ic opera as it was in The Gay Must elan" With the record of Dolly Warden" The Jolly Musketeer !" When Johnny Comes Marching Home to his name in recent years, Julian Edwards has outdone himself In the music of his latest creation. Critics are unanimous in declaring that in The Gay Musician, Edwards has done the best work of his life.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
GENERAL SHIPPING NEWS.

New York, Nov. 2.-Arrived Steamer Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, Bremen; San Giorgo, Naples.
 Plymouth, Nov, 2.-Arrived; Steamer Kronprinzcssin Cecile New York for Cherbourg and Bremen (and proceed edl
 Christiansand. Nov 2.-Arrived: Str C. r. Tietgen New York for Copen- hagen.
 Cherbourg, Nov. 2.--Arrived: Steam CT llronprinzessin Ceccilie, New York via Plymouth for Bremen tand proceed ed)
 Sailed: Steamer Barbarossa, New York.
 Genoa, oct ao.--Arrived Steamer Val SalIce, New orleans and Norfolk via Marsciiles
 Isle of Wight. Nov. 2-Passed Str. Badena, Baltimore for Hamburg.
 Bremen, Nov 2--Arrlved: steamer Friedrich der Crosse, New York
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
AT THE GRAND.
"Thc Black Politician" Plays 10 a Full
 House.

The patrons of the Grand Opera House witnessed last night one of the best shows which has ever visited the city, Without exception it was cer- tainly "the leader as a successful at tempt al high class entertainment at popular prices To begin with s. H Dudley took the leading part. That alone was sufficient guarantee of lots of fun and endless laughs He supplied the fun and the audience furnished the laughs, in fact they laughed from the rise of the curtain till the grand final. one sort of felt as though Williams and Walker were on the stage ip their famous act for & II Dudley ia a com binaton of both the famous comedians and just as successful as they in win ming the heart of the audience. Dudley was a show in himself and his every move was a source of comedy and neV- CT failed to bring down the house. By the way, the house was crowded and showed it's appreciation by outbursts of laughter which would have cured the worst case of the blues
 The entire company was strong Pretty girls in stylish gowns sung catchy songs. Dudley himself, made the hit of the evening and his song, "1n the Right Church But the Wrong Pew" was certainly written for him and him alone, Individual praise would take too much time-sufTice to say every part was exccllently taken. The msic was excellent and there was a laugh for every minute.
 There will he a special matinee Tues day afternoon and election returns will he read from the stage Tuesday night. This Is a fine opportunity to get the returns and have a good time in the bargain Another matinee will he giv- on Wednesday afternoon and Wednes- day night the regular performance will be followed hy tho special smart Set prize amateur night performance,
 This is your chance to sec the best col ored troupe which has ever visited New Haven, Don't miss it.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
ISenty-SnIltlcy Co,

Beginning Thursday and for the balance of this week the Rentz- sant- ley company will be at the Grand with two of the best travesties ever offered by any musical organization. They are "The Married Widow and "rhe Girl With the Golden Vest The feature of the production is the beau tiful and charming Ayesha- Hara, the Grecian dancer, in the Dance of the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
AT LOCAL THEATERS
AT THE HYPERION.
LNmnn II. Howe,s LIfeorama.

Lyman Fl. Howe's Llfeorama Is more than entitled to the designation laborcd assiduously for many years on simplifying and elaborating an en- tcrtanment which appeals as much to the growing mind as to the mature. lt is such q masterful combination of animated photography, lmpersona tions and musical accompanlments that lt stands unrivalled today as 1t always has. The new program is the last word in pictorial amusement and instruction, and Mir. Howe may well be proud of 1t.
 These pictures will be at the Fly perion Wednesday and Thursday, No- vemher 4 and B.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
Election Returns.

The management of the Grand op-
 era house has made arrangements for full and complete election returns to be read from the stage tonight The advantages which the management has for securing the returns are the best possible and the returns will be as complete as 1t is possible to secure.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
Election Day Matinee.

This afternoon at the Grand opera house there will be a special election day matinee at regular matinee prices. The attraction is The Smart Set in "The Black Politician" with $, II, Dudley in the title role.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
x4kM Marine Record, @
PORT OF NEW HAVEN.

Arrived: Sch. Mehrhom, from New York; tugs Abram P. Skidmore, with four barges from New York; and Bully with two barges from New London.
 Sailed. Tugs Sarah E. McWilllams. with six barges for New London and Provdence Frederick E. Ives. with five barges for New London: Bully, with eight bargcs for New York: and Abram r. Skidmore, with two barges for New York
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

The Thimble club of the Humphrey Street Congregational church will hold a special meeting with Miss Bots ford, Friday afternoon. The mem bers will sew for the missionary bar rel which will soon he packed and sent. The members of the club are Mrs. A. M. Rice, Mrs. F. w. Bald win. Mrs. Benjamin A, Booth, Mrs. Arthur NJ. Beebe, Mrs. A. B. Corbin, Mrs D. A. Bakeslee and Mrs. c. F.. Messinger.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
Starin's N. Y. & N, HI

DAILY EXCEPT SATUR1 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT { Leaves New Haven 800 D. | Pier. foot of Brown Street New York 800 p. m, Cortland Pier No. i3, N. R. Fare 75c.. tickets $1.2b. Rooms s1. "a sl Street cars 10 Brewery stre
 .. IT. FISHER. Agent
 New Hnv'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Seven Wells The company is the best ever offered by this famous or- sanitation, gorgeously goWned and the production is magniicently staged, Seats now selling,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
SOUTHINGT0N.
Special Jcurnni-Co News Service. ,

tsncTIhI JCurHu1-tburier NeNs ScrNICe.b
 Southington. Nov. 2-ro- morrow morning the polls will open al o'clock and will close al ! ?. m The party committees urge that those who are going to vote will visit the polls as early as possible in order to save d great deal of trouble The malls have been overloaded with campaign ma terial these daya. and with it have come many ballots, Attorney General Hol. comb states number of the ballots which have como to his notice are under size, and will be thrown out If cast, TEe official size is Sx5 inches and some of them show deficiency Of ue-eighth to quarter of an inch He asks all voters 10 get their ballots at the hall In order to eliminate a great deal of trouble Many predic tons are being made as to the result of to- morrow's election, as the general prediction is that Taft will run about t00 ahead. A large number believe that Lllley will win by like majority, but the more conservative people give the latter majority of from 200 to 225. The race for the representatIveshlp is also an interesting one locally. It Is Corey and l.. V. Walkley will be the next representatives but 1t Is also con ceded that the latter will receive q great deal of cutting Three tickets will he In the field, the republican, democratic and prohibitionist Both parties intend to get out the whole party vote, and automobiles will be busy William Hurley will be moder- ator of the election.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Mrs. William Young will entertain the Friday Afternoon Whist club of which she is a member, on Friday of this week at her home in Vernon street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Many complaints have come since Saturday night on account of the many pranks that were played on Halloween nighi. Panes of glass. doors and the like were smashed, and plenty of things were missing from the door yards. The Hancock timing shop on Liberty street seems to be the one towards which most of the pranks were directed All the glass and doors in the place were smashed, and the steps were torn away. The matter Is 10 be reported to tho police, as the guilty parties are known
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Mir. and Mrs George E. Hodson. pr. and Mrs. R, E, Peck, in stevens Duryea; Mir, and Mrs George E. French, Mrs. A. w. Adams and Mrs Burton Dlckerman, in a Rambler, were among those recently registered al the Elton. Waterbury.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

The ladies of the Benevolent socie- ty of Calvary Baptist church will hold a sale of cake. candy. fancy arti- cles. plain and fancy aprons, on Sat urday, November II at the home of Mrs. E. L. Armstrong, 176 East Rock road. As 1t Is impossible for the committee to reach everyone with a personal request for contribution, will all women interested in the so- ciety and it's financial success kindly accept this notice as an invitation to aid in furnishing articles for the sale.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Matthew GaNnor has the distinction Of freeing a silver gray fox Saturday near his home. He started beautiful specimen of this animal and his dogs gave chase, The OK bounded up a tree. and was then shot Mir. Gaynor said it was the first time he had ever seen q fox climb tree.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

The Misses Lizzie and Mamie Me Partland of Waterbury spent Sunday with Mrs, Mary O'Leary of Pantsville
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03
PERSONAL NOTES

Bishop Knight of Cuba has been the guest of the Rev and Mrs. Charles o. Scoville at their home in High street during his stay in New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

The Red Men have completed ar engagements for the receiving of cleo ton returns al their hall tomorrow evening. A special wire has been strung to the hall. and New Haven operator will take the returns Music will he played during the evening and lunch will be served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

A number of the clubs will have smokers tomorrow night, and will also recive returns from Red Mems hall.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Alfred and Harry Oxley have pur- chased the A, N. Cheney drug store on Main street Mir. Cheney opened this store only two years ago, but on ac- count of III health has been obliged to give up the business. He will take an extended rest,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Mr and Mrs, Albert Trostel of Bristol street spent Sunday with MT, and Mrs Randolph Freer of Winstcd
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

William O'Neil has come home from Baltimore for a few days in order to be present at the polls tomorrow
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

The Shepherds of Bethlehem will hold a meeting tomorrow night in Mechan- les hail.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-03

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Granville are entertaining Mir. and Mrs. Olsen of Honolulu for few days. at their home in Howe street. Mir, Olsen has a case in the supreme court at Wash ington and will spend some weeks in America.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-27
A HoRRIsLE NIGHTMARE

Is very exasperating and trying up
on the nerves. II is due sometime.
TO one cause, sometimes TO another
Some people are very susceptible tC
weird visions which cause unrest. An
instance OF this nature can be cited
OF a man in New York City who after
attending the Theatre returned TO his
Motel and retired for the night. The
early morning pedestrians returning
from night in Bohemia were start
led TO hear piercing yells issue from
the third story Of the Aston House
and their attention was directed to
window on that floor which had
been suddenly thrown open and a ter
rihed looking man appear, he looked
behind him In dire anticipation and
throwing his arms i'm the air Ieaped
through the window and landed with
sickening thud on the pavement
below. The passersby thinking Il
some poor devil who being dissatis-
ned with life he'd sought to end Il all
they lifted him up tenderly and a bur-
ried examination proved he was I'M
injured. When asked what was the
motive for such rash act, he looked
about him In terrified expectancy and
asked Where is he, where did he 20"
Then realization suddenly dawning
upon him he walled "Oh, have had a
terrible dream. attended the Thea
ire tonight and saw for the first time
DIR. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde and | dream
ed Hyde was after me-" This great
play from the pen of Robert Louis
Stevenson will be the attraction at
the opera house tonight and as pre-
scented by the Rentfrow Company is |
complete In every detail. Mr. Fred |
Damon interprets the dual roles in a |
remarkable manner, conscientious |
study of the two characters enables |
this young man to give an exceeding
ly meritorious portrayal of the now
Iovable DR.. Jekyll andthen the repul-
sive and hideous Edward Hyde. To
morrow afternoon there viii be a
Grand Toy Matinee. Each child at 1
ending will be given one of the pres
'nts on exhibition In the window of
cavitt's Drug Store. The play to
Ne presented will be the Boy Detec-
i've. II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-27

The retail Merchants association
meets in regular session this after.
noon at o'clock in Knights OF Ply.
thias hall. Every member is ex.
pected to attend. The Merchants
Association is most commendable
organization of the commercial inter
ests Of the State and Nation
and is influential and important. 1t is
not intended to confine the member
ship strictly to these engaged in
trade. and farmers and professional
men are represented on the rolls in
some localities. The merchants of
Brazos county are invited to exam.
Inc the plans and purposes of the as
sociation, with a view to becoming
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-27

New line of flrs at A. J. Wagner a
Co.'S. 30t
FOR RENT-My residence, fur
nished or unfinished. Mrs. DR. Jas
r. Johnson. 3O2.32S
Mr.. Chas Wynne left yesterday for
visit TO friends In Calvert
Have you seen the new coats at
Wagner's. BOG
Your merchant handles fresh home
ground meal. ask for It, II
Mr.. J. F. Kapchinskinhas returned
with his family from West. McLennan
county. and will make his home in
Bryan.
Special prices on ladies suits and
wraps at Wagners. 306
r. A. Moseley and B. A. Magness o.
zulch. Madison county, were here yes
terday and called on The Eagle.
FOR SALE-Tworoom house. 3
lots within one block west side school
Miss Charlotte Galloway property.
Apply to DR.. j. w. Cavitt. BOG
Rev b. H. Carroll of Waco Will oc-
cupy the pulpit at the First Baptist
church here during the morning hour
Sunday. MIR. Carroll is one o. the
foremost preachers of the Baptist
faith, and is president of the Baptist
theological seminary at Waco.
Mr.. l. n. Conyers OF Marlin identi.
fled with the Brazos Valley Horse
and Mule company of this city. spent
yesterday looking over his interests
here.
The new styles in overcoats, fancy
stripes or solids. A. J. Wagner g.
Company SOC
William Augustus Pitou has post.
poned the opening OF Chauncey OIL.
colts annual engagement in New
York 10 Easter Monday. April ~. The
comedian will be seen in his new play.
Ragged Robin"