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Evening star., 1908-01-20
Charles Emory Smith.

Charles Emory Smith had ranked for
years with the first American journalists
of his day. He wrote with force and bril-
Hancy. and his knowledge of politics was
thorough Leaving Albany. New York,
where he had established state wide rep
utation. he settled in Philadelphia and in
that larger field found his opportunity and
performed his life-work. The Press. al
ready widely and favorably known, pros
pered under his direction. and he with it.
For quarter of century his reputation
was national, and his services In his pro-
fession and to his party We're of nota BILE
character.
But journalism did not occupy all OF Mr..
Smiths time. He spoke well, and in all
important campaigns was in demand on
the stump? He held high office. as minis
ter TO Russia and as Postmaster General
and in both stations acquitted himself
well. And in the best sense. and for the
best purposes. he was an adviser whom
the other national leaders of his party
were glad 10 seek, and often did seek
with profit.
\ fine chapter in Mr.. Smiths life had
relation TO the effort for the publication
of Pennsylvania politics To that effort
lie gave earnest and untiring aid; and if
The success has at times seemed mea ger
il is to be remembered that the old and
:lbhorrent order was deeply intrenched.
and its management in the hands OF the
most skillful and interruptions machine
politicians Of the day. Progress. however,
has been made, and when the battle
finally is won Mr.. Smiths name will stand
high among those who contributed much
10 the cause at period of discourage
ment and under many difficulties
Mr.. Smiths death is a loss TO his pro-
fession, 10 his state and to the country.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
The Journey.

Il fain would journey to New York town,
said a weary man one day.
They say it's journey long and hard
could you point me out the way?"
And the grim policeman shook his head
and said in serious tone:
Its a long. hard journey for one to make
uncontrolled and alone!
A part of the route. 'tis true, you go in a
warm. upholstered car.
But the way to the starting point is slow
and it makes the end seem far.
Your luggage you take on street car.
You look in vain for seat,
And a voice in the squeeze says step for
ward, please; and somebody steps on
your feet.
1t pushes you out toward the curbstone,
the crowd that is in the rear;
You look for some one to take your grip.
No friendly hand is near.
And there's never a cab that you can
grab; so you buckle your waistba nd
tight.
grand at present SO clean and white
And you go along past the engine house
and the dwellings in rows SO neat
Until you get to crossing where the mud
will clog your feet,
And then you will come to a desert that
extends on either hand.
And then to a patch Of gloomy swamp
where the sonber mists expand.
And at last you find porter who offers
to help you some
And with temper hot you exclaim. Great
Scott! can the worst be yet to come?
And when you have trudsed through the
marble halls where the chilly north
wind howls,
And made your way to the window where
the ticket seller scowls.
And proved to the skeptical gateman that
you've paid your proper fare.
Cheer up, dear friend. You feresee the
end. In fact, you are almost there
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Il Worth the Cost.
rom the Denser Republican.

From the Denver Kepubllcan.
Whether the canal costs 500, COO 600 or
$t4OOOOOOO Is a matter Of more or less in
difference in comparison with the impor-
tance Of the undertaking and the relation
II will have to the welfare or this country.
1t will easily be worth the larger sum If
It can be built for no less. and the people
have 30 much confidence In the men now
in control of the work that they will not
question the wisdom of the expenditures
which circumstances may show to be
ren,IiSitA.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

w
At Ioc each.
Mrs. Leslie Carter as Dubarry.
Letters from Florida. by Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher.
Bits OF Wisdom or Daily Thoughts, by
William Mckinley.
Songs of the &c. o. p" celver skit in
verse, by Philander Johnson, with carica-
lures by Chandlee.
And many others.
At sc each.
Seen From the Saddle. by lisa c. Cabell.
Evening Dress. by William d. Howells.
The Unexpected Guest, by William -.
The Register. by William D. Howells.
This Picture and That. by Brander
Matthews.
what's What at Home and Abroad,
containing Bill-of-Fare vocabulary.
And many others.
At 2sc each:
A Golden Gossip. by Mrs. A. T. d.
Hunbuss and Canterbury Folks. b..
Mrs. #. Wilberforce.
papa Bouchard. by Mollie Elliot Sea-
well.
Hypn0tiSm, Its History ana present De-
velopment, by Frederick Bjomstrom, Id.
Electricity, the Science of the 18th Cen
tury. by E. NJ. Caillard.
Letters of Marque. by r. kipling.
Chata and Chinata, q novel of Spanish
life, by Louise b. Heaven.
The Second Generation. by James w.
Linn.
The Delectable Mountain. by Arthur
Cotton.
4 Thousand and One Riddles-thc best
collection of riddles in existence.
The Better Way. by Charles Wagner.
On Life's Threshold. by Charles Wagner.
Ard many Others.
Main Aoor. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Scat
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
California professor predicts that within
another decade the house cat will have
disappeared. Then what will We do with
our superfluous hair brushes. soap dishes
and old bottles, which come In so handy
when Maria is singing her, nightly aria on
the backyard fence7
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Genuine English
Tea Pots.

~ HE practical housekeeper
n knows there is nothing
N better to make tea in than
genuine English Tea
Pot. We are showing a large as
sortment of shapes and sizes, in
plain and decorated effects.
I5c to 6oc each.
Fifth Aocr. G ct.
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1mpudent 1ngratitude

..Lady,' said Meandering Mike, ''have
you any more OF dat hot niince pie?"
Hot mince pie!'
Eyes. lady. I've Joined a suicide club
and we want to use it In givin' de first
degres''
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Russian newspapers are devoting much
space to alleged preparations for war be-
tween Japan and America. This is one
topic that can be guaranteed to get past
the censor.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

grin order to avoid delays on account
CT personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed TO any
individual connected with the ONCE, hut
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Senator Davis was evidently advised by
some friend. accustomed to the ways Of
the world. to come to Washington with
several changes of speeches.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

The President o: Brazil should be con-
graduated on making speech about the
fleet that cannot afford any possible en-
couragement to the magazine critics.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Whitney Celebrated English Preambu-
lators, with strap gear and genuine rub
ber-tired wheels.
Special price, $1,000 each.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Japan is now engaged in some of the
fine work that frequently has to be done
in order 10 reconcile international diplo-
macy and local politics.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Paris. before giving up its money 10
the man who claims TO have locked up in
a safe the secret for making diamonds.
should remember the Humberts.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

John l.. Sulhvan's recent attack on a
man for offering him q drink shows that
the prohibition wave has landed with
splash
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Col. Watterson remains just close
enough to active politics to keep from
being mistaken for an innocent by
stander.
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Discrepancy.

The statesman Oft grows sad because
This solemn fact he notes:
The men who get the most applause
Don't always get the votes!
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Atlanta's action in increasing the water
tax just as prohibition goes into effect
is bound to create a great deal Of heart
felt comment.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

The prophets of another term for
Roosevelt are getting in line to sympa-
thize with the prophets who announced
the hardest winter ever.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

The administration has sent out num-
Der of ambulance calls for ]. b. Foraker,
but they have all proved false alarms.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

The democracy has at last managed to
round up enough entries to make the
Denver event look something like
race.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

1t is doubtful whether Mr.. Bryan as a
holder of public office would have found
time to attain his present worldly pros
perity.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Dsn's Lost Opportunity.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
From the manner in which President
Roosevelt pays tribute to Ben Lilly, the
Louisiana bear hunter. 1t is plain that
Ben would have entered the cabinet had
the President met him sooner.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Its jes' as easy" said Uncle Eben.
ito make good resolutions as 1t is to set
an alarm clock foh 6 o'clock in de morn.
ing"
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Schmitz and Ruef are now doing their
best to show respect for the court by
wearing look OF injured innocence.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Enameled Go-Carts, with reclining
back, movable upholstery and green para.
sol; suitable for infants; easily folded and
carried on street cars.
Special price, $50 each.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

James A. Kemp finds himself in familiar
surroundings under very unfamiliar cir
Cumstances.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

English Hood Carriages. with full-rol.
rattan body and patent adjustable wheels.
$22.5o each.
Seventh floor, G street.
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Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

~ EWING Machines in the
N>A latest improved designs
~ and handsome woodwork.
and all ball-bearing. Made
by the most reliable manufaetur-
ers and up-to-date in every par
ticular. They are easy to treadle,
practically noiseless and self-ad-
justing. Each machine is COM
pletc with a full set of the most
up-to-date nickeled steel attach
ments, and unreservedly guaran-
teed for ten years.
$500 to $4,000 each.
Hand Machines, 5000 each.
Necessary instructions given at the de-
Eartment.
satisfactory arrangements can be made
at the department for partial payments.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

English Hood Go-Carts. oak finish. with
removable cushions and enameled steel
pushers.
$4,000 each.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

lot Of BOYS Sweaters. In garnet and
navy blue with other color combinations;
Special price, 6oc each. Were ST.
Third Aoor Tenth st.
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Special attention Is called TO the
Greist Se1f-Shorterhng
Belt Coupler.

A remedy for loose machine belts.
A simple little device that requires but
a moment TO adjust. and which saves
lot OF worry and trouble. In q word, as
q means OF coupling the ends of the bel.
and Of constantly maintaining the proper
belt tension it is perfect and leaves moth
ing to be desired: and. next to oil, Il Is
the most important factor in solving the
problem Of the liaht-running machine. 1t
also strengthens and perfects the machine
at it's weakest and most imperfect point
Price, $50 each.
Second doth, @ st. 49,.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Getting His.

"Of course, you don't want anything
you are not entitled to- said the con-
scientious man.
"Of course not" answered Senator
Sorghum: ''but I will incidentally remark
that 1 always have the best legal talent
available to ascertain what am entitled
to-
Evening star., 1908-01-20
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDEE JOHNSON.
A Glad Prospect.

the trees are all cut DOWN.
"Ah." replied the landscape gardener.
then we can start all over again and
grow forests on strictly artistic lines"
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Handled and Hurt Books.

G q nNDREDS Of volumes that have through the Christ
Heal campaign placed special tables in the Book
M il Store classified arranged for quick SELECTION and marked
- at price only fraction of the original selling figure
opportunity to procure all classes OF books and good
time to Law IN years supply of reading matter.
Some of the subjects represented Biography History,
Viz ,,Aution feNti
Evening star., 1908-01-20

A tabIeful Of Boys Refers Of all-wool
mixtures, lined with red or grav>hannel;
good serviceable coats, honestly made.
sizes ~ to l..
Special price, $3.15 each.
Were $500 to Sc. so.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
$I4.oo each.

English Go-Carts. with green enameled
body, patent adjustable wheels and para
Evening star., 1908-01-20

. Misses Cambria Petticoats. trimmed
with tucked rune: cambric dust ruff1e. &c
Misses Cambria Petticoats. trimmed
with tucked rSs S.t and rus Of emorod SIoo
Misses Cambria Petticoats. trimmed
with lace .mhqs sss sseks ra snd Eass rss S5o
ri f,.,r Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

At s5c each:
Twisted Byzantine, novel. by II. Mar
l riot Watson.
| Ensign Knightly, by 4. E. W. Mason.
| The Blindermans World, by Edward
| Bellamy.
Atoms of Empire, by c. J. cutclifr
| Hyne.
| The Challoners. by f. F. Beason.
Mr. Whitman. by Z. Pullen.
The Red Anvil. by c. r. Sherlock.
Soldiers Three. by Rudyard kipling.
| yard Kipling.
And many others.
At soc each.
The Wrong Box. by r. L. Stevenson
| and Lloyd Osborne.
| Jack Raymond. by E. l.. Voynich.
The Black Spaniel and other stories, by
Robert Hichens.
The GAP in the Garden, by Vauda w.
Bartlett
Love Among the Ruins, by Warwick
Deeping.
A Man At Arms by Clinton Scollard:
Ny Sword for Lafayette, by Max Penn
berton.
! The Clnk of Ice. by Eugene Field.
The Fortune Of the Landrays. by
| Vaughan Kester.
Physical Education by Muscular Exer-
| Our Sweetest Music-vocal and nstru-
| mental selections. songs. hymns. ballads.
chants. marches dances. etc. Illustrated
with portraits of the worlds greatest mu-
sicians: J0S pages.
The Buckeye Cook Book. a compilation
of choice and carefully tested, recipes:
many illustrations; oilcloth cover; 6sg
pages.
New Testament. and Psalms i'm very
large tyne tPicab: sclf-pronouncing:
Lords Prayer in front of book in four
beautiful coiors.
And many others.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

A tableful OF Boys overcoats and
Reefers-pretty novelties. In red. gray
ana brown: Also fancy effects in long
overcoats. Sizes 2k to L..
Special price, $500 each.
Were Sc. so, 81. so, $8. so and $Io.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Mems Suits and OVerc0ats
At Clearance Prices.

1 opportunity Hggrade Suit Overcoat at
l third half less than the regular price We offer the
% naming stock of Mems Suits and Overcoats at clearance
prices Nearly all regular in the combined lots but
any particular line liberal assortment for stout
and tall men,
They black tbe unfinished worsteds we'll
cloths. They cut and made in hrstcass
Divided into four lots as follows:
Lot LINENS Suits at $l6.75 each
Were $500 to $4,000.
Lot 2=-Men's Suits at $1l.75 each
Were $500 to $500.
Lot 3=Men' S sOvercoatsa at S22. .5Oeacl1
Were 81. so and $4,000.
Lot 4=Men's Overcoatsa at at$1l.75each
Were $500 to $1,000.
Sale of Mems Stiff Hats
Evening star., 1908-01-20

BOYS Wool Suits, in sailor blouse. Rus
sian blouse, Norfolk and kTickerbockel
trousers styles: ALSO with straight-cut
pants Made OF excellent materials and
we'll finished Sizes ok to 16.
Special price, $3-75 each.
Were $500. 5000 and $3.50.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Woodward & Lotinrop
Evening star., 1908-01-20
New Go=Carts and
Baby Carriages.

W : :; i; T &: IS: 8: ;::;: ;:;:s $::'';:; il: :;
Baby Carriages for
1908. and it is the most compre-
hensive showing we have ever
made. All the very latest styles
and patterns are represented (in-
Guiding many novelties), from the
small Go-Cart to the most elabo-
rate English Carriage.
All are makes of recognized
merit. the products of the best
manufacturers, and were selected
personally by our buyer with
view to durability as we'll as style
and elaborateness. and the prices
are the lowest. quality considered.
We are the Washington agents
for the celebrated Whitney Eng
lisF1 Coaches. which are conceded
to be the best made.
A few excellent values:
W. & L. Special Baby Carriage. with
full-rolr body and green-lined white satin
parasol. An excellent value.
SI1.oo each.
W. & l. "sneciar' Go-cart, with re-
Ginning back and parasol. 4 very sub
stantial cart
$II.5o each.
Enameled Go-Carts. with reclining
back, movable upholstery and green para
sol; suitable for infants: easily folded and
carried on street cars.
Special price, $3.50 each.
English G6-Carts. with green enameled
body, patent adjustable wheels and para
SI4.oo each.
English Hood Go-Carts. oak finish. with
removable cushions and enameled steel
pushers.
$4,000 each.
whitney Celebrated English Preambu-
lators, with strap gear and genuine rub
tired wheels.
Special price, $4,000 each.
English Hood Carriages. with full-rol.
rattan body and patent adjustable wheels.
$22.5o each.
Seventh floor. G street.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Misses Cambria Petticoats trimmed
with tucked r1Iffic edged with ruffie Of o. :
embroidery: cambric Dust ruffic. Each. Si./
Misses Cambria Petticoats trimmed
with tucks and rufie Of lace insertion =, .
and lace: laee-edged dust ruffie. Each. S~'/
Misses Cambria Pctticoats. trimmed
with tucks, Insertion and ruffe of tine
embroidery: cambric dust r,iffie edged G, :
with dots and scsllop. Each. ......... o-./
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Misses White PetticOats.

called the following excellent values
MA White Petticoa made especially for misses. and
~ inch lengths OF fine quality cambric varously trimmed i'll
pretty gsh with embroidery. lace lace edgng lace
insertion 1cks finished with dust rue Plain and
fancy effects for dress and general
Evening star., 1908-01-20

W. & L. Special Go-Cart, with re-
Ginning back and parasOl. 4 very sub
stantia1 cart.
$II.5o each.
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Special Sale of Women's Belts.
Boys Clothing
Reduced.

@1o1ts1 z offer several lots OF
NlU|l Boys and Youths
WY Suits, Refers and
-Overcoats at great
price reductions. The goods are
all Of this seasons make, and are
stanch and worthy throughout.
Youths'Long Trousers Suits, made OF
excellent materials and tailored In the
latest fashion. The colorinEs are stylish
and attractive-sucil as appeal to the up
to-date youth: sizes 10 to p. Or % TO 36
inch chest measure.
Special price, $o.o5 each.
Were 5000. $3.50 and $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT MONDAY MAY 4 1908
THE WEBB ESTATE
Brother Asks s3O a Month For
 AclIng as CoDservator.

There was a hearing in the probate court this morning on James N Webb's account as conservator over his brother, Edward w. Webb. The only dispute was on the amount ask ed for his services. He considered himself entitled to at least $50 a month for the past two years. Judge Cowell, counsel for the conservator, said the estate will go up in smoke anyway in few years If Edward IS restored to the management or hls affairs and his brother and the law yers might as well have whack at 1t. Attorney Lynch, counsel for Ed ward, said such claim as $50 a month was monstrous, when in view of the conservator's account he did absolutely nothing at all to earn the money. He paid man $S a month for collecting $150 rent.
 The conservator said he would not take the job again for $5,000 a year and he was promptly told that no one had thrown it at him, and he seemed to be very glad to take it. It was said the property is in deeper debt now than 1t was two years ago. It was held that to pay $8 a month for col lecting $150 or less was very ex- cessiye charge. After some further discussion of this nature the matter went over to tomorrow. The con servator rendered his resignation last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-04
REWARDS TO OLD EMPLOYERS.
Willimantic Thread Company Estab-
 fishes Pension System.

Willimantic, May An recogni- tion of faithful service the Ameri- can Thread company has established a precedent of reward and recently number of old employees, whose period of service must soon end, have received gifts of money from the company to be put by and help bear them over that time when they shall become unable to work longer for wage. This spring Benjamin B. Smith, who was obliged to give up work on account of ill health last November, was put on a pension by the company and until further mo- tice he may receive $6 weekly. This after a service of over 30 years in the twisting department, during the most of which time he was overseer.
 Still Fin the harness" shouldering the greatest responsibility at the plant here is General Eugene s. Boss. the agent, who completes dur ing the year a service of 50 years. General Ross started as an ordinary mill boy in 1858 when the plant was much smaller and more crude than it is to-day with it's five great mills and sixth just being finished. He worked his way up to the very top and for several years past has held full sway here. This veteran thread man is among the very oldest in the service of the employees of the com pany and in his long term has been an important factor in the strides of the great industry here.
 Another man who has passed the half century mark of service is Frank D. Herrick, ST, an overseer of the spooling department. who in August next will have completed 51 years for the plant here. Until the growth of the company was so great he was overseer of both the spooling and dressing departments. Also Benjamin Jones is still active in the interests of the company, be- ing an overseer in the finishing de- partment. He has completed his half-century of service and has near ly completed his 51st year.
 It is most gratifying to themselves and their friends to feel that for efficient and faithful service they are to be taken care of in their declining years by the industry to which they have devoted nearly their whole lives.