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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Christmas sale, $5 knickerbocker suits for $379 at Upson, Singleton X Cos.
 Out tO-morrow-H spec ial Bohemian" brew. A real holi- day treat.
 There will be meeting of the Cleaners this evening in St Patrick's parish hall.
 The Brooklyn Improvement so-
 v will try once more to get to-
 Ter the coming Friday.
 Miss Grace. Kasavage of Bridge
 rt who has been visiting friends Il this section the past week has re- turned home.
 The Christmas rush at the sub station in Walkers drug store is now under full headway and until the end of the month the business transacted there promises to be very heavy.
 The detectives of the New Ha- ven road may make few arrests in this section within the next few days as the result of the destroying of some property in the yards about d week ago. They are now working on the case.
 The condition of Alderman John Malone continues to improve and he is now out of danger The democrats greatly missed the alder man from the fourth at las nights meeting and his colleagues are wish ing that he will be able to soon take his seat in the chamber.
 Alderman Thomas B. Walker of the Third ward had few words to say last evening at the meeting of the aldermanic board when he heard the outside districts being lambasted. Walker is in the first district and of course directly interested in the Town Plot school There is no tel ling what Hans Rasmussen and Mir Adams would have said if they had been there.
 The manner in which some of the people coming from the factories rush along the walks at noon give people going in an opposite direction very little chance to move A few of the young fellows bumped into a Hebrew peddler on Bank street shortly after 12 o'clock this noon and almost threw him into the gut ter. They have right to hurry home to dinner, but other people also should be given a little consid- eration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
SETTLED FOR $50
For Allowing Girl 10 Loiier h
 a Saloon.

The case against C. c. Pfersick for maintaining a side room against the law took on another complexion this morning. Another case was charged against him, that of allowing minor to loiter, the minor being a girl of 20 years who was in court last week for lettering on saloon premises. She was advised to go to her home in New Britain. This case was settled this morning for $50 and the case for maintaining side room was all lowed to go over Liquor Prosecuting Agent Hayes preferring to have that point settled by the county commis- sioners. There is remonstrance on file against licensing Pfersick's place on the grounds of unsuitability and the question of the side room will be considered in the hearing on the TO- mOnstranCe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
INFANTS WEAR FOR GIFTS,

Infants Knit Jackets, pretty
 c0lOrs, ribbon trimmed .o5c Cashmere and Knit Jackets.
 dainty designs, kimona style.
 trimmed with bows of ribbon 50c Cashmere Sacques, hand en-
 broidered, in dainty patterns.
 made with yoke and kimona
 style. ..'....$l, s125, $50. $2 Children's Bearskin ROnnets,
 white and colors 25, 50, 75c s1OO Children White Nainsook
 Dresses, yoke and Bishop style
 lace and hamburg trimmed.
 .....,.....'.... soc, 75c, $1OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
XMAS HANDKERCHIEFs.
GIFTS FOR MEN.

Special Values as Usual. Mems Fine Silk Neckwear in whites, lights and new color ings, made full French four in-hands and wide open ends, regular soc line, Special at .. .25c Mems Fancy Arm Bands, put up in neat glass boxes, regu- lar 75c value, Special at...... 3Sc Mems Suspenders, put up in fancy boxes, the Famous Bull Dog brand, also silks. regular 75c and $1 lines, Special at. soc Mems Bath Robes in the new shapes and colorings, value up to $5, Special at,....... $500 Mems Coat Sweaters, in white, oxford and fancy colOrs. value up to $4. Extra Special at. S1 98
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15

! Tapestry Table Covers, by far the largest assortment in this
 city, more than 100 covers
 here to select from, all sizes
 ..'............. soc to $6.50 Couch Covers heavy quality. closely woven tapestries, ori-
 ental designs, with or without
 I'lnSe '''.'..... ......... 75c, $1,25, $1.9S, $2,5O, $3.5O, $e Carpet SWeepers, the two best
 makes, BisselI's and National,
 in oak, birdseye maple. ma
 hogany, Hungarian ash and
 walnut '.'..'..'.'. $1.9S to S4.5O 200 Sateen Sofa Pillows, well
 hlled and finished with wide
 "n'e ''''''''.'''. 39c each Sofa Pillows, new satin sofa pill
 lows, large size filled with
 silk floss and finished with
 Wide satin rutfle. S1.9S Fur Robes for the baby, new
 clean robes, all sizes. either
 for gO-cart or carriages. large
 assortment ............ $l.75' $2.5O. $3.25, s4.50, S5.75. 6.5O CIuny Lace, Mexican Drawn
 work and Renaissance Lace
 DoiIies, Center Pieces and
 Scarfs, all sizes and large
 variety of patterns. .25c to S15 OO 1000 Handsome Pastels, size 24x
 36, mounted in four inch gold
 furnished frames, never sold
 for less than $5, Special. .. S2.5 1000 Pictures, new and novel
 SrbJects, many styles. sizes
 and shapes of frames, Spe-
 c1aI '''''''.''.... .25c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15

Otis and others, publishers price soc, for. .25c each Girls Books, Wellesley edition, in fancy ornamental cloth bindings, good paper, clear type, authors are Mead, Corey, Greenwood, Austin, Armstrong and others. S5 titles, publish CTS price 5c, for. .25c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
XMAS BOOKS.

Henry Altemus edition of
 Dainty Gift Books, each put
 up in box, publishers price
 soc for ..............25 25c
 Such titles as In His Steps, Laddie Toosie's Mission, Bible Birthday Book, Tanglewood Tales, Longfel- lows Poems, Lady of the Lake and others,
 Boys Books, bound in neat cloth
 binding. by such authors as
 Optic, Castleman, Marryat,
 Cooper Trowbridge, Coffin,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CABINET OFFER FOR MURPHY
Taft Said to Want Former Governor
 of New Jersey.

Newark, N. J.. Dec. 15.-Former Gov ernor Franklin Murphy of New Jersey Is said to have been offered place in President Taft's cabinet but he will not say what position he is slated for.
 To the question Which particular cabinet position have you in mind?" Mr. Murphy replied, II have nothing to say"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
OUR DEPENDABLE GLOVES FOR

XMAS. Women's 1-clasp Walking Gloves out seams, gusseted fingers, very durable, in Havana and oak shades, value S1.25, now $1.O0 Women's 2-clasp Fine Glace Gloves, selected skins, per feet fitting, black and colors $1 .00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
XMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS FROM
 OUR WHITE GOODS STOCK

100 Shirt Waist Patterns, 31a
 yards in each, worth 75c,
 Special ........... 59c
 Put up in Merry Xmas boxes. 20 pieces Mercerized Damask,
 worth soc, Special .....39c 1 case 11-4 Wool Blankets,
 worth $5, Special S398 50 Robe Blankets, worth $4.5O,
 Special ENTERTAINMENT. $500
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
COMING EvEHra

September to 12-City hall, an. pual fair of Brooklyn Athletic club. Sept 11-Woodbury Town hall, opening reception given by the Naugatuck Dancing academy. > Sept. r2.-Buckingham, concert and social by Fulton's American band.
 Sept. 12-1S-Woodbury town hall, fair for the benefit of St Teresa's church.
 Sept I3-Annual clambake of the Lolly Pop Outing club.
 Sept .17-Music hall. dance given by the Colt Jrs.
 September 1S-Red Mems wig wam social and dance given by em- ployes of Dept 21, Waterbury Clock Go.
 Sept. 22-Speedwill hall, whist given by Myrtle Temple. No 8, P. s.
 Sept 23-Friendly league reopens at 7:30 p. m., for class registration.
 Sept 24-Turn hall, exhibition and dance given by the Active Turn CTS of the Waterbury Turn verein.
 Sept. 25-South Waterbury school hall. social and dance given by tn. Hopeville baseball team. a Sept 2S to Oct 3-Harvest festi- val in honor of tenth anniversary of St Thcmas's church.
 Sept 2s-K.. of c. hall. entertain meat given by the Queens Daugh- ters.
 Sept 30--Leayenworth hall, recep- tion and dance given by the Delphi Football team. fx
 Tuesday, Sept se@@Dsn. Sally In "The Matchmaker. Sts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Wednesday sept 3o-sam Ser

Wednesday, Sept 30-Sam Ber- nard in Nearly a Hero"
 Oct. 2-Hamilton hall, Mill Plain, social and dance given by Theta Del ta.
 Oct 2-Goodwill hall, Waterville, reception and dance by St Michael's drum corps.
 Oct 4--St Patrick's hall, sacred concert in aid of St Patrick's church.
 Oct 5, 6, ', 8-St Patrick's hall, harvest festival in aid of St Patrick s church.
 Oct. 7-Leavenworth hall, social and dance given by the Laurel Foot ball team
 Nov. 7.AMilitary hall, Union city, annual ball given by the Union City Fife, Drum and Bugle corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
z P'Oi.L|....,.I|'Ss 1.
RICHARD cARLE.

Miss Nellie Brewster. the prtma donna Of "Mary's Lamb." the success full musical gambol which Richard Cayle will bring to Polls this, even- ing, is;a western girl who has forged rapidly to the front on the stage. Her experience has not been wide. but MT Carle engaged her as soon as he heard her sing one song in vaudeville. Miss Brewster has appeared In Robin Hood." "The Girl from Broadway" and other musical plays. and she has been unusually successful in vaude- vile, where She gave limitations of Miss Fritzi Scheff. In "Mary's Lamb" she sings duet, Never Borrow Trouble," and splendid solo. Love Is Elusive" Prices soc to $2. Seats now on sale. No free list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
THE LION AND THE MOUSE.

A play of modern life, "The Lion and the Mousse" will be. presented at Poli's on Monday, September IA. The Lion and the Mouse" is from the pen of Charles Klein and is play of financial and political life. The theme is the combat between woman s wit and instinct opposed to the in domitable will and undefeated finan- cial power of modern money baron. and 1t may be said that the Klein piece is without doubt the greatest success in modern theatrical annals. Prices 25c to $1.50. ....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
CHARLES N. HASKELL.

fre of questions, and when Flynn made the closing speech in rebuttal the governor again made frequent in terruptions, insisting that Flynn was discussing new matter.
 Flynn scored Governor Haskell and his administration in terrific man. ner, and Governor Haskell repeatedly called him liar Finally Flynn an grily turned to the governor and said "The only thing that keeps me from smashing you is the fact that you are governor" For a time it looked as though a fight would ensue, but friends prevented an encounter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
JACQUES:
THE MAN ON I'll EBOX.

"The Man on the Box tells an amusing story of young army officer in Washington who disguises himself as coachman. The complications he gets into are highly amusing, espe- cially as he is the coachman for the young woman he is in love with. MT Hartford and Miss Nordstrom have the leading roles and the piece is handsomely staged. Between the acts there are illustrated songs and motion pictures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
GOVERNOR I HASKELL
 r IN A NEAR FIGHT.
Democratic Treasurer and 20. IIt|caI Opponent h Clash.

Stroud, Okla, Sept. Il. Governor Charles N. Haskell. treasurer of the Democratic national committee, and Dennis Flynn. the Republican candi- date for United States senator, clash ed at political debate, but were pre- vented from a physical encounter by friends, who stepped between them.
 During the opening speech of Mir. Flynn MT. Haskell kept up running
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
EAST LYNNE.

Lovers of the emotional drama. and their names are legion, will be pleased to learn that the greatest of all emotional dramas, East Lynne" :" will be at Polls on tomorrow after noon and evening. Lady Isabel in the lighter scenes of the play, youth and beauty, enable her to be most effect i've and charming, while the depth and variety of her ripened art render her scenes in the more sombre DOT tions of the drama, models of inten- sity and passion. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

2o-inch Messalines, fine light weight, soft finish,
 one of the most desirable silks this fall, in! all
 the new shades of blue, brown, cream and light
 shades .. ..... Price $1 00 per yard Black Messaline. s20-inch soft finish. high lustre
 silk, full warranted Price $1.00 per yard 2o-nch Messaline in all the new shades for street
 and evening wear; also white, ivory and cream | ......-....-........... Price 7Sc yard Plaid Silks 20-inch in all the latest colorings in
 bright and dark patterns. Prices 76c and $1 per yd 1s-inch ,Colored Taffeta Silks in full line of the E latest shades of, brown, navy. green, red and
 evening shades also white and cfeam Price 58c yd 35-inch Black Taffeta, strong lustrous silk fully
 warranted ...... Price 96c per yard
 NEW DRESS FABRICS.
 Novelty Black Dress Goods in the latest stripes and checks, voiles and Chiffons also Voe Ninon in plain and fancy weaves A inches SPECIAL IN BLACK V0H.E. N. g4 x1s, V 300 yards of Fine Quality Chiffon voile. black only, A inches wide.. Price $100 per yard CoL0RED DRESS GOODS.
 The new Zig-Zag weaves in rough cheviot effects in the new shades of brown, green and red mix tures.. Price $1.50 per yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
MOVING PICTURES.

At Polls on Sunday evening the Imperial Moving Picture Co of New York will give another of its enter taining exhibitions. The feature of the pictures will be a new subject called: Heard Over the Telephone" Polls orchestra will furnish music and there will be an illustrated song concert. Prices 15 to 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

54-inch French Broadcoth, all sponged and $ shrunk ready for the needle, in all the new
 shades of brown, green, red, navy, light blue,
 pearl grey and evening shades, also black and
 cream, full 54 inches wide Price $250 per yard New Stripe suitings in the latest shades of taupe,
 brown, navy, burgundy, myrtle, also black and
 white, 46 inches wide. Price $1 50 per yard DRAPERY DEPARTMENT-FURNITUR REUP-
 REGISTERING AND CUSHION MAKING.
 We are splendidly ready to reupholster furniture, with the largest and best assortment of coverings we have ever shown Our workmanship is the handicraft of master workman and shows 1t too not only in style and finish but also in wearing qualities. The service of this department at your command Drop postal or telephone and we will send to WINDOW SHADES TO ORDER.
 The most complete department in the Naugatuck valley which has built it's business by using only the best grades of shade cloth and rollers and making and hanging shades carefully and properly. Esti- mates submitted.
 GUARANTEED HOSE FOR WOMEN. Wehave secured the exclusive right of sale of the
 famous Last Long Hose-Six Months Wear
 Guaranteed These hose are full fashioned and
 are fast black, they come in medium weight for
 fall wear, pair in box, guaranteed to wear 6 Months. Price per box. ox................,...$22 .$2 25
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
BUCKINGHAM sOCIABLE.

Programme for the concert and so- ciable to be given at Buckingham hall tomorrow evening by Fulton's Amer ican band, James M. Fulton, con ductor: X. March-M -Militaire No D.. Schubert Overture-"R Raymond" .... Thomas "Babillage e"-Gossiper ...... .Gillet Selection-"D Lustige Wittwe'
 ............ Lehr (b) "Aubade'' ........ .Masenet Berceuse (from Jocelyn) .... Goddard Humoresque- e-"Pm Afraid to Go
 Home in the Dark. ..... Lampe serenade-" Sleeping Beauty. Tobani
 Dance Programme. Two-Step-"Society Swing. ....
 Frantzen Waltz-"on the Beautiful Blue
 DanuDe ............ strauss Two-step-" Motor March. :. .Rosey Waltz" That's What the Rose
 Said' Edwards schottische-"D Dance of the
 Frousey Heads" ......... Storey Two-step- Rainbow. .... Wenrich Three-step-"Love's Golden
 Dreams ....... .... .. Lamp Waltz-"Old Budweiser's a
 Friend of Mine"'. ...... ... Furth Two-step-"Topeka" ......... Jones Waltz-"Take Your Girl to the | Ball Game '........-.. Conan Two-step--"The Flower -Girl"...
 Wenricb Barn dance-Selected.
 Waltz-"Are You Sincere. .Gumbls Two-step-.Battleship Connec-
 ticut" .... .. Fulton Three-step-"Queena" ....... Stern Waltz-"Home, Sweet Home."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-13
The Blizzard Anniversary.

Twenty years ago the eastern section
of the United States was in the grip of a
blizzard. with snow piled in mountainous
drifts, the temperature so low that oldest
inhabitants feared to suggest comparisons
and the winds bowling at fffty-mile PAGES.
Wires were down in all directions. Cities
were isolated as never before. New York
had to communicate with Philadelphia by
way of cable to England and return. Peo-
pie were frozen to death within sight of
their town houses. Roscoe Conkling, it
may be remembered. was struck down by
the blast and caught in a snow drift a few
feet from his residence, and from the eff
fects of the exposure he died soon after
ward. For years events were dated with
reference to the big blizzard of March.
S.
Today the eastern section of the coun-
try is showing the first signs OF spring.
The grass is turning green and the trees
present the fuzzy effects of few
days of warm sunshine. Crocuses are
peeping up from the turf and the birds
are singing as if to split their threats.
The south wind is pushing everything
along to springlike aspect. There NAV
be later chill, and perhaps the foolish
trees will be pinched for their enterprise
but nobody today fears a repetition O.
the terrible experience of twenty years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-13

Although little is expected of the
ecord-breaking transatlantic liners in
midwinter. when storms are likely to be
encountered. the news comes that the
twin turbine steamers, Mauritania and
Lusitania. are up to their old tricks and
smashing marks. The former has Just
established a new east-bound record of
five days and five hours, which is better
than her own previously established rec
ord by two hours and thirty-six minutes
The Lusitania has almost simultaneously
set up new worlds mark for the best
days steaming. covering a total Of 627
knots. the equivalent Of 706 land miles,
between Monday noon and Tuesday noon.
The five days fiat is the objective of the
speeders. To accomplish this means
that the turbiners already In commits
sion must be pushed to the limit of
their powers in the most favorable cir
cumstances. That the combination of
weather. coal and crew permitting such
an achievement will come during the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-13

table within the meaning of these sec
TONS adding that 1.-The courts shall con-
strue the preceding sections literally. so
as to prevent the mischief intended to be
guarded against
Had the spirit animating the four sec
tions outlined inspired the following one
Guilty in the elimination of all forms of
gambling from the District. The mischief
lies in section $50. which may be profit
ably quoted I'm full:
1T shall be unlawful for any person or
association of persons in the cities of
Washington and Georgetown. in the Dis
trict of Columbia. or within said District
within one mile of the boundaries of said
cities. to bet. gamble or make books or
pools on the result of any trotting race Or
running race of horses or boat race or
race of any kind. or on any election or
any contest of any kind, or game of base
bail Any person or association OF per-
sons violating the provisions of this sec
ton shall be fined not exceeding five hum
dred dollars be imprisoned not more
than ninety days, or both.
This provision is remarkable in that it
permits one of the most obnoxious and
dangerous forms of gambling in the
greater part of the capital territory while
IL Ill TIE legally VI Ddh Pdit,
and it is especially remarkable as con-
trasting with the rigidly prohibitive terms
employed in the preceding sections aimed
at gambling of all sorts in games.
If gambling is vicious and undesirable
for the community in the form of card
games and other similar practices any
where in the District, and if gambling in
the form Of betting on horse races, ball
games. elections. ETC., is undesirable and
dangerous to the local morals within the
city limits and one mile beyond. then as
suredly the latter form of gambling is
undesirable and vicious anywhere within
the District.
The immediate urgent duty of every citi-
zen of the District, who has it's welfare
at heart is to work zealously for the en-
actment of at least an amendment to the
law which has just been quoted. striking
from, section 500 of the code the words
within one mile of the boundaries of
said Cities With such an amendment
the law as it stands will sufficiently Pc
nalize all forms of gambling and betting
to put a stop promptly to the evil. pro-
vided the law officers of the capital do
their full duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-13
Legislation.

At the Yale dinner last evening Mr..
Justice Brewer expressed the opinion that
we have TOO much legislation We try
to accomplish too much by that means.
and succeed only in embarrassing our
selves. Secretary Taft took the other
view He would not put check on the
effort to improve things in that way.
and said that in War Department matters
more legislation just now is necessary.
The subject is familiar. but always in
teresting Much has been said. and is
to be said, on both sides. Undoubtedly
we have a great many laws. and every
law-making body in the country adds
to the number. Many of these laws TOO,
are ineffective. Some are hastily drawn.
and lawyers in court drive a coach and
six through them. Others serve but to
complicate matters which in little time
II left alone would have corrected them
selves. Only few laws go straight to the
mark and correct evils which called for
that treatment.
But the country is an empire in area
and in variety of interests. and the state
legislatures and Congress compose an
army of lawmakers. Congress alone
contains nearly five hundred members. the
majority lawyers and full of the spirit
and suggestion of their profession. They
need no printing as to proposing new
measures or tinkering with old ones. but
il they did their constituents would serve
them They serve them as it is.
Judge Brewer confesses to receiving
letters from cranks on the subject of leg
islation. How much more. then, are sena-
tors and representatives pestered by such
people? The difference is that Judge
Brewer can afford to lay aside the let
ters whereas senators and representa-
tives have votes to consider and cranks
have votes.
We may confess in this matter. as in a
sacred place we confess in other matters.
We do things that we ought not to do,
and leave undone things that we ought
to do. In a way, both Judge Brewer and
Secretary Taft are right. There are many
ineffective and some mischievous laws.
but that should not discourage attempts
to reach by law abuses which demand
attention. Judge Brewer and Secretary
Taft-both lawyers-if seated at a table
might agree in the main in canvassing
the output of Congress as to the value
or raluelessness of the new statutes. but
there would still remain the business of
the War Department suffering from the
lack of law. Secretary Taft does not
want lawmaking diminished at least un-
til that lack has been supplied, and a
canvass of all the other departments
would show a like feeling there.
And we may extract large comfort from
the fact that. as much law as we have.
1t is not 1.-THE of what we should have
if Congress and the state legislatures act
ed favorably on more than small per
cent of the measures proposed to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-13
China and Japan.

There will be no war between China and
Japan over that captured steamship and
her cargo. The matter has been adjusted
to the satisfaction of both governments.
and with a good understanding as to the
future. And yet the jingoes painted the
far east brilliant red. Everybody was
warned to look out. War sometimes
comes Unexpectedly, and has been caused
By comparatively small things. But there
is such feeling for peace in the world
now that the nation which should break
the peace upon a small pretext and In a
spirit of mere bravado and aggressiveness
would enjoy little sympathy in the
struggle