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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
WON'T STAY IN AI.NsHoUsE.
War Veteran Begs to Re Permitted
 to Work for a Living.

New York. Aug f4.-Chsrles Ben ham. ss. civil var veteran. in broken health and now in the Kings County almshouse. appealed Tester- day to the aufhori ies 10 bs allowed to 70 out and earn his own living.
 For IT years Be1han lived in rpons at No SIS Fulton street. Brooklyn. paying rent and buying clothes ozt of psnEOn Of sf2 a month Nov that he has been sen. 10 he sl1skoase he refuses to re- main rr to eater q soldiers bone
 While I have a Dit 0f strength left. he said. I wflI work for ny living Whsa that gees I rfll sc rert chsFiky.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
PURSLANE WINS STAKE.
Fancy Makes Running to Stretch, but Tires Badly.

Saratoga. \. r., Aug. 14.-The card offered at Saratoga was very ordinary and the racing tame. The feature was the Amsterdam Selling stake. at one mile. and resulted in an easy victory for Purslane.
 Fancy cut out the running to the stretch. where Purslane took com mand and won easily by three lengths Alauda closed very strong and was ar easy second. while Fancy. who tired badly. lasted long enough to save third money. Summaries:
 First Race. Jeanne D'Arc. first; Westbury. second: Adriuche. third.
 Second Race.-Ramrod. first; Paddy. second.
 Third Race. - The Gardener, first; Sandpiper. second: Fore. third.
 Fourth Race.-Incognito first: To- renia. second: Tender and True. third. Fifth Rsce.-Pnrslane. first: Alauda, second. Fancy. third.
 Sixth Race. = Miss Kearney. first; Practical. second: Fcotpad. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Muslin Underwear

cr;n cool roony garments trimmed Gar oants for the dainty white col lection of sheer cambric auy trimmed usualv tempting prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
Watch on Grade Crossings.

New York. Aug. 14.-Ralph Peters president of the Long Island Railroad company. announced that he would undertake to put an end to the reck. less driving of automobiles over grade crossings of the road by placing spot. ters." or checkers. at all crossings and giving to the newspapers the names of all automobile owners who % too fast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
WATERTOWN JOTTiNGS

Joseph Murphy has left the employ of NJ. E. Brahen. Miss Nichols of New York city is visiting with friends in town. Frederick Gillette who has been ill for some time, was able to be around yesterday.
 Doolittle Bros will soon begin to paint F. N. Barton's grocery store and meat market.
 Archie Evans has returned from Boston after spending weeks va cation in that city.
 Mrs John Mccoy and daughter, Rose. of Waterbury visited at R. N. Deland's yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
WEATHER MAN WORKING.
Issues Special Forecast of Conditions
 For Four Days to Come.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The weather bureau issued special forecast of conditions likely to prevail over a large area from Saturday to Tuesday, inclusive, as follows:
 "A barometric disturbance will ad- vance from the Rocky mountain dis tricts to the Atlantic coast from Aug. IA to IS, crossing the plains states Saturday, the central valleys and lake region Sunday and Monday and the Atlantic states Monday and Tuesday, preceded by rising temperature, at tended by rains that will cover the corn and spring wheat states and fol. lowed by a period of lower tempera. ture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14

WOAIEN'S MUSLIN DRAWERS. AT 25c A PAIR.
 Trimmed with lace or lawn ruff fie, tucked and H. s. WOMEN's MUSLIN DRAWERS. AT 29c A PAIR.
 Trimmed with embroidery and tucks. WOMEN'S NAINSOOK OR CAM BRIG DRAWERS. At soc.
 Trimmed with wide embroidery and tucks or lace insertion and tucks. Better grades at 75c, $1, S1.25 and $1.49 each. z.. ... WOaIEN's MUSLIN SKIRTS. AT s9c.
 Lawn ruff1es, trimmed with em- broidery and H. S. tucks. WOMEN's MUSLIN SKIRTS. AT S1.
 Full f1ounce, trimmed with en- broidery, tucks and ribbon beading or the plain tucked skirts for shirt waist suits. WOAIEN'S MUSLIN SKIRTS. AT $1.5O.
 Several styles trimmed with handsome embroidery or lace edg- ing and insertion. WOMEN'S EXTRA FINE MUSLIN SKIRTS. AT $2.5O.
 Full fiounce, trimmed with hand some wide embroidery and tucks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14


 WOMEN's CORSET COVERS. AT 25c EACH.
 Several styles, in V, square or round neck, trimmed with pretty embroidery, lace edgings, lnsertloh and ribbon headings. WOMEN'S NAINSOOK CORSET ... COVERS. AT 39c EACH.
 Trimmed with Val lace edging and ribbon beading. WOMEN'S NANSOOK CORSET COVERS. AT soc EACH. s~'s@
 A fine assortment of differen1 styles in square or round neck, trim med with lace edging and embroid- cred insertion or with several rows of lace insertion edging and ribbon beading.
 WOMEN'S MARGUERITE OR SLIP OVER CORSET COVERS. AT 25c EACH.
 Of good Nainsook trimmed with torchon lace.
 WOnfEN'S NAINSOOK CORSET COVERS. AT 65c EACH.
 Button back, trimmed with lace insertion back and front, an ideal cover to wear with their waists as it does not show the buttons.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07


Work a chain the turn
First treble the seventh hook chain
treble
double
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three trebes
lend stitch scaop
treble five chain double
Third RowDouble stitch
tebe In tebes
the rees
II chain, join in a "a double croches the
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Third Row.
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All the
working the middle
catch the stitch
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the illustration.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip OF the
overland Mail" through the Rocky
mountains. Uncle Billy" Dodge, stage
driver, Alfred Vincent, a young man. and
Phineas Cadwallader. introduced. They
come across the remains of massacre.
Later at Anthony's station they find the
redskins have carried their destructive
work there also. Stella Anthony, daugh-
ter OF Anthony, keeper of station, Is in
PRODUCED. Anthony has been killed,
Vincent is assigned his work i'm unearth-
ing plans of enemies of railroad being
built Vincent visits town where railroad
men are working on the road and receives
token of esteem from Stella: The OLD
stage driver decides to work close to
town In order that he may be able 10
keep fatherly watch over the young
woman. She is engaged as a tutor for
Viola Bernard, daughter of hotel land
lady. Vincent visits society circles of en-
emies OF the Central Pacific railroad and
learns their secrets. He returns to Stella,
each showing signs of love for the other
Phineas Cadwallader, pushing a railroad
opposing Central Pacific, reaches mining
town. She writes To Alfred Vincent his
boast Stella hears from her lover,
Gideon, and of his phenomenal success
Finds letter of importance involving
plans of opposition road. Plot to destroy
company's ship Flora is unearthed and
discriminating evidence against Cadwalla-
der found, Phineas Cadwallader faces
prison on charge of wire tapping. A per-
plot to blow up Flora" Stella and AL
fred show love for each other despite
hostility of Gideon. In showing Miss
Hamilton, niece of a railroad official.
about the camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella, who shows pain at treat
ment. Banquet i'm railroad town is scene
OF more monopolization of Alfred by Miss
Hamilton, with determination on Stella's
part TO change her temperament. Alfred
writes passionately to Stella decrying
the attention which he was compelled to
give Miss Hamilton Mrs. sally" Ber-
nard announces riches Gideon makes
threat against Alfred's life. Quickly
leaves town on best procurable horse in
search of Vincent. Race to beat opposi-
ton Company's stage a success. Stella
fails TO hear OF Gideon. Stella receives
letter Promise to marry Gideon In
gram or Alfred Vincent will die" After
conference Stella decides TO flee.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
Charlottes.

Apropos of "Charlottes" worn
by the young daughters of school age
from IL to the coming out" year diff
fer entirely from those described.
They are more on the original Corday
style, having a wide, loose, soft crown
held to the head by. an inside wired
band A ribbon of velvet or silk for
the outside trimming band is simply
knotted in the front. A single or dou-
BILE fiounce or frill of gathered lace
falls from under this ribbon. and is so
graded that 1.-THE lace-shorter in
the middle front, then falls its full
width from the sides round to the
back. In this way IL shows the hair
prettily, and holds its place on the
head by means of long pins-like those
used for hats. Fine open or closed
lawn needlework. lined with pale
color, is very much used, and is quite
removed from the cheap shop styles
worn.-Vogue.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
BUILDING UP THE NECK.
Massage Frequently Necessary at This
Season Of the Year.

After a season of starched linen COL
lars the neck becomes dark. 1t has a
ring at the top. Muscles under the
chin get flabby and the skin gets
coarse. Something should be done to
the neck before the new low collars
are worn or thin lace Jokes in summer
gowns are attempted.
A doctor prescribes a good tonic.
which Is for strengthening relaxed
tissues as well as whitening and soft
ening the skin. 1t is to be massaged
into the neck after the bath.
If one does not care to attempt the
making at home, then take the pre-
scription to a druggist. This is the
better way in all these formulas that
call for ingredients that are not very
easy to buy and to handle. The tonic
Is as follows: Oil of sweet almonds,
three ounces; oil Of bitter almonds,
ten grams; balsam Of tolu, two grams;
benzoine, two grams; essence OF lem
on, two drops; essence of cajeput, two
drops.
The resins are powdered and tritu-
rated in the oils; they are kept at
gentle heat for "a hours; then they
are decanted from the sediment. To
this add the essential oils.
This should be put on every day.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07

full woman, a heroine, too-Miss An.
thony."
Alfred started, and his lips straight
ened instantly. stella Anthony" he
asked thickly.
mo, Esther Anthony" Mrs. Harmon
answered, noting his agitation. She's
not one you'd take the liberty of nick
naming. Sit down, Alfred, and let me
tell you of her"
rs she large, rosy, with red-gold
brown hair, very light. a dozen-all
the colors of the sunset in it?" In
spite of attempted control, his words
trembled with eagerness as he pushed
forward chair for Mrs. Harmon, and
seated himself opposite her.
"Oh, no! She's queenIy tall. but
slender; an elegant figure"
Alfred WINGED at Mrs. Harmon's i'm.
piled mental vision of Stella.
Her complexion is-certainly not
rosy; yet she has lovely color, what
one might, perhaps, call warmly pale.
Her hair is wonderful. All the smooth
ing and pulling of the horrid fashion
cannot Danish the wave from it, Dark
brown 1t is, almost black at night. In
the sun it has rusty tints, shining
threads. I'm sure you never knew
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
FORGOT AN IMPORTANT POINT.
Boston Carpenter Overlooked Davy
Crockett's Immortal Advice.

Apropos of the fat man who built
his wife table in the cellar too big
to go through the door, a reader de-
clares that he knows of a man who
did very much the same trick. The
man In question, a Boston carpenter,
was having dull season, and as
spring was coming on he decided to
build himself a boat for use In his
toric Boston bay. After due considera-
ton the carpenter decided to use his
own cellar as a workshop, as he had
plenty of room and all materials were
handy. He did not once think OF get
ting the boat out until after weeks OF
hard work he had finished a fine 49,
foot vessel. OF course IL would not
go through a mere door, and as there
was no double door entrance the car
penter was up against 1t. He was de-
termined to have his boat, though,
and he tore out the entire end of his
house to get it out of his cellar. He
got his boat, and also had more hard
work to do in his dull season, for II
was several weeks before he finished
repairing the house.
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ing love to my wife again! Beginning
right where you left OF three years
ago, suppose, you young scamp"
The judge rolled in, fat, putting and
red with the exertion of hasty dress
ing; yet man whose leonine head
and kind, fearless eyes would arrest
the most casual observer.
Isn't it good to have Alfred here
again?" she asked, as the two shook
hands heartily.
"Of course you think so! Most any
woman would enjoy this spruce young
chap. Never mind the old man, Vim
cent. don't blame you. She's a pref
ty nice sort of an old girl, isn't she?
I'm in love with her myself. /"
George. you've twisted your tie.
Let me change it," Mrs. Harmon in
terrupted, rising to adjust the knot
under the fat, shaven chin, giving 1t a
tender pat or two for a finish. Il do
wish you'd get you man; or-let me
help you"
"A mani" he snorted. when can't
dress myself to suit you, madam, I'll
resign! Blast all this toggery, any
how. Spike-tail coats. dinner in the
middle of the night Don't marry,
Vincent, or you'll be tied for life to
just such petticoat tyranny"
I've been accustomed to it in my
youth, sir. all except dinner at night;
that's new to me-"
IT'S the proper time to dine-at the
close of the day-the only time; when
there's leisure for guests, enjoyment
and digestion. AS for 'petticoat' tyran-
NY" Mrs. Harmon smiled indulgently
what would the judges social position
be with no wife to manage him? Why,
he'd go with one pump and boot to
ball! In dressing-gown. too, per-
haps, If some sane person didn't look
after him."
The Judge flung her a merry re-
joinder and turned kind eyes TO Al
fred. Mother, the boys grown!"
Why the Judge called his wife moth
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
Care Of Feet In Summer.

In answer to the complaints of a
woman who said that summer was
synonymous with sore feet for her,
a prominent shoe dealer gave her
these hints on the care of the feet.
A rubbing with cocoa butter once or
twice a week, after a bath, will go a
long way to insuring foot comfort at
all times. Not more than five minutes
Is necessary, at that.
Women should always wear rubbers
when the weather requires, but should
not keep them on any longer than
needed as they are rather heavy. A
very successful physician once said
that II women would always keep their
feet dry and warm, and would take a
reasonable amount of care Of them, as
In the shoes they wear, his income
would be cut In half.
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er" was a mystery to their friends.
The more observant noticed that he
used the name only when moved;
seers read In 1t undying regret for the
son that came but never breathed.
yes, it's true, judge" Alfred ac-
knowledged. In spite of hardship and
roughing it I've laid on flesh"
The bell rang.
There are the rest of the diners!
Come on, Vincent, into the den with
me. Therell be time for a good talk
before the madams train and Toy are
ready for dining-room conjunction.
want to hear by eyewitness from the
Front"
The two went into large rear room
overlooking the Bay, the Golden Gate,
Saucelito struggling down the Marin
county hills to the shore, Tamalpais
and all the rest of the blue and golden
brown panorama unrolled before them
In eternal beauty.
Alfred declined cigars, but the Judge
smoked serenely, quite Indifferent to
the nearing dinner hour.
Tell me, how's the iron horse race
coming on out there in the sage-brush?
Croker and Gregory getting In on the
last heat?"
Yes, sir; they're making fair time"
Alfred replied. They expected to be
at Salt Lake City in the spring, but
they've had to change the route, you
know, to the north end of the lake"
yes; on account of the great
swamps, they said. Was that neces-
sary? 1t cuts out a pile of good ter
ritory."
They decided it was necessary. The
detour would carry the road far out Of
line, and take too long. Our company
has already Tapped the Union Pacific
grade; still, IL is uphill work; they
can't build as fast as they ought"
The refusal of the government to
accept that 100 miles of Union Pacific
road will delay them; I'm glad Of
that"
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
Embroidery Remnants.

Thrifty girls with a penchant for
dainty underwear should keep in close
touch with the boxes on the counters
containing remnants of embroideries.
The short lengths Of demi-f1ouncings
make the daintiest of corset covers
and with minimum Of labor. for all
that is necessary is to shape the lower
edge into a belt or drawstring.
Oftentimes a short strip of banding
will be found that will come in for
shoulder straps, and so reduced In
price are the remnants that II is posi-
BILE to buy the whole necessary ma
terial as low as so cents.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
Practical Points.

The combat between David and
Goliath has many points which illus
trate and symbolic the conflict be-
tween good and evil In the world;
conflict into which every one, old or
young, should enter.
There is personal conflict with evil
as when Christ fought the battle OF
temptation in the wilderness.
The church cannot succeed with
worldly weapons
Dsvid's preparation for his great vic
tory came through daily falthfulness.
David showed the daring and hero
ism of faith.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07

her. She's just bach rom Vassar and
from abroad"
And where had she lived before
that?" Alfred asked, eager yet, though
hope was dying.
Here in San Francisco. oh, yes !;
out of town at the resorts in summer.
l first met her two years ago last May
in Calistoga You mustn't think less
of her, Alfred-she waited at our
table"
"a waitress? And Vassar? don't
understand"
mo, of course not. 1t would take
days to tell the strange and fine things
with her, the Judge and myself She
was working her way through school.
Yes" Alfred answered absently.
"She has an exceptional mind. The
Judge was very greatly interested in
her."
II begin to see how Miss Anthony
accomplished Vassar. She"
But you don't see. She's not a
protegee, but one of the richest WON
en- in the city; and quite the rage,
though she returned less than a month
ago."
Alfred's hope glimmered away to OBJ
livion. His heart had sung Stella's
name through all the conversation (;
yet nothing OF this woman's life or
looks tailed with Stella. Still, IL she
were Stella-oh, II she were Stella
"All the Judge did was to manage
her mining property" Mrs. Harmon
went, mines she had owned for years
but supposed worthless. So they were
until the railroad made the valley OF
the Humboldt accessible"
THAT was fortunate for her. Has
she finished SCHOOL,"
Yes, graduated with honors last
spring. You should have taken her in
to dinner II / had known you were
coming; but I've promised her to Mr..
Mont~ que She's"
Hello. Vincent! Here you are, max.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07

These loose wraps are not only use
full, but they are very smart; they are
usually made in fine cloth, and IL a
light drab or gray is chosen, may be
worn for day or evening wear; they
are specially convenient to wear with
a smart dress. as, being loose, they
do not crush the bodice trimming and
sleeves, and are easily slipped on and
off. The edge of our model is
trimmed with silk embroidery.
worked in rich oriental colors, with a
little gold thread introduced. The
armholes are trimmed to correspond.
Silk cord loops, with handsome but
tons, fasten the openings under the
arms.
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
A New Sleeve,

A new sleeve that is very pretty is
arranged in mousquetaire effect. 1t
will be worn this summer. as it adapts
itself extremely we'll to all the sheer
materials or semi-transparent fabrics
II fits the arm from shoulder TO wrist
with the little Fuckers and gathers ar
ranged lengthwise. and flares at the
bottom, finished with frill of narrow
lace. There is always some kind of an
oversleevs or drapery at the top of the
arm.
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CHAPTER XIII.
The Promise Kept,


Alfred came downstairs to Mrs Har-
mons spacious parlor. 1t lacked some
minutes of the dinner hour, and he
hoped for a coy chat before the Judge
came in. At least, he felt sure of the
few minutes it took the Judge to
scramble, grumbling, into his detested
evening clothes.
Mrs. Harmon entered, a stately,
white-haired woman in creamy, SHIN
mering satin, whose merry eyes be-
lied the somewhat stern mouth.
Alfred" She was beside him in
front of the fire before he was aware
of her presence. How good it is to
see you! Oh, but you're changed"
She looked him over critically, yet in
a breath. You have acquired tan, a
few-just a few-lines, and a business
face. 1t is all becoming, though, the
tan, the lines, and-and the business
face" she added hesitatingly. You're
a trifie stouter aren't you?"
Yes, | am"
That's good. You were too thin.
How sorry am to have been away
when you arrived! 1t was so inhos.
pitable."
ITS very good to be here, to see
you after this long time. And don't
trouble a minute about not being here
to receive me. Toy is a whole do
nestle retinue. He took me to my
old chamber and fused about delight.
fully"
Yes, Toy is my right-hand man, half
my housekeeping brain"
1T is like home, even to the hello
trope on the stand. How good of you
to remember my favorite flower"
He glanced swiftly around the quiet
room, bringing his eyes again to her
calm face. He felt welcomed, warmed,
his heart lighter. This beautiful home
was like his own, ample, refined; and
its genius stood on a pedestal beside
the memory of his mother.
'Flattering of Toy" Mrs. Harmon
replied to his last remark; you were
a favorite of his. l can't claim credit
for any such definite memory of your
tastes. I'm afraid I've forgotten even
the songs you liked me to sing; but
l shall never forget some of yours.
/ can hear you now as on that first
night when you sang Down Upon the
Swanee River" as if God had turned
you out of heaven"
Il thought he had then; know bet
ter now"
Because you have gained it SINGER"
"Yes, and lost 1t again. / think l
know-a little about-hades." He was
looking down, and quite unaware of
the detection in his voice
you poor boy!" She stepped closer
and put her hand on his arm. You
must tell me when you're in the
mood of that trying experience. 1t
must have been dreadful"
THE kidnapping? Oh, yes, that was
pretty bad and the long illness after
but there! What a silly am to un-
load my troubles before I've given you
a decent how-do-you-do! That's what
l used to do to my mother at home in
=" He trusted his voice no farther.
I'm your mother in California, you
know" she said softly.
He lifted her hand from his arm and
kissed it reverently.
alfred, dear. / understand. Be-
cause you've been so long from things
you need, have missed things, perhaps,
that / don't know of, my sympathy has
undone you Some other time, when
no guests are coming, forget that I'm
not your own mother and tell me all
your heart. Meantime, brighten up
The very dearest of my many girls is
to be here tonight. I've been wishing
you might meet her. She's a beauti-
The Yale expositor., 1908-08-07
Daily Thouaht.

May the fair goddess. Fortune. fall
deep in love with thee: Prosperity be
tiny page.-Shakespeare.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-16
LETTER TO G. W. PETERSON
MiddletoWn Del.

Dear Sir: A few years ago, New York
daily got up great agitation for dollar
gas and got it. The State passed the law
law, and the people liked it, OF course
till the bills came-iR. The bills were big.
ger, not less; the law didn't say what the
gas should be.
The price of honest paint is $l.75; but
there's "paint" all the way from 35 cents
to $l.75. A popular price is $1.25; there
are scores of "paints' at that price. Like
dollar gas.
/ $l.75 is the price of a gallon o.
honest paint, you may be quite sure there
are scores Of "paints" at all prices from
that down, with paint enough in them tc
pass for paint. And what are you goins
to do about itP
1t takes from So to 81 gallon to pay
the painter for doing his work. Is i
worth while to pay So to S4 gallon fo
brushing.on paint half whitewash2
No; the expense of that extra and Us,
less labor makes counterfeit paint COS
more than true.
The remedy is Devoe. There are eigh
honest paints; Devoe is the strongest ON
one Of the eight.
| Yours truly
55 FW DEVOE & co