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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

matter 8 ehded reason tn a
won't bear the light. And l warn you
to go carefully Somebody's going to
prison before this matters ended"
I'm not answerable to any one but
my constituents" said Roberts, with a
pitiful attempt at cold dignity, "and
they
And they shall demand an answer
from you" warned Bennett. "T'll see
to It that they do. Now, you can go IL
you want to-" turning his back on the
confused Roberts. who eagerly took the
opportunity TO escape.
I'm afraid friend Roberts amt
havin' the happiest time of his life to-
night" remarked Phelan, going TO the
doorway and looking after the depart
ing alderman. There's not much Of
what the poet geezer calls 'whoOp up
the dance, fer JOY be unrehnef about
him. Poor fool. He never was cut
out to be a crook. He makes a punk
job Of It in spite Of the trirnmIn's Hor-
rigan's dec'rated him with. IL I hadn't
the sense to be crooked without maxim
a monkey Of myself. I'm best IL I
don't believe I'd turn honest Hey.
Here's a couple Of folks, though. that's
Scttin' more fun out Of the bail than
ever had at dog fght"'
As he spoke Perry Wainwright pilot
ed Cynthia in from the conservatory
at top speed, his Jolly young face alight
with 4 joy that reflected itself in Miss
Garrison's own very flushed counte-
nance.
"Alwyn." shouted young Wainwright,
not seeing Phelan in his excitement.
guess what's happened! I'll give you
three guesses and
And cent possibly guess IL you
gave me- 4 thousand retorted Ben
nett. with vast gravity, so won't
try. I'll just congratulate sou with all
my heart. old chap. and wish Miss Gar
risOn every happiness thar
Gee! How'd ron know? We haven't
told a soul II only happened about
four minutes aE0. was telling Gym
thia what a daisy little girl SIZE was.
and she said SIZE thought I was pretty
nice. too. and 50 l got brave aud said.
Then why don't you -
Perry reprOved Cynthia sternlT.
Jerking his arm to show that Phelan a.
vel IS Alwyu was recipient II the
highly Intimate tifin-
oh. don't mind ne. chTbfren-" put
in PheIEn. I'm Used - T. was
young myself Ouee. - I've been told.
though d1nt slearIy rsmsnhsr il ny
self. Can h1tt IN with 4 line Of coa-
EratuIatirnsY'
He eItsudsi hfs tsx hand with an
hooest c0-diaIity that quite voa Gym
thiz-
Thanks. aI9erusn.~ rfansd Pery
e1usiveiy- ~Nov. AIETa we've Est %
20 ard brszk il to yer 1other II re
esn 6nf hsr- Coue sb8zE sni bark r.
Up
Dragging Be71eft between shsu. ths
tEo yo1nxts-z stared C q TIER
OzEt Peslsa rs sbozt 70 rEtura %
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

over a suimpe OF white lawn.
Bot rose color is a great
fsvorite. white Is always
lovely. brown Is always ad-
rnirsble for hard USAGE and
the unbieaehed cream tone
Is always beautifuf and
fashionable while again there
are a great many other ma
terizIs which Gao be utilized
for the dress II would be
iust as pretty for the thinner
lawns and batistes an II Il
for linen and not plain color
alone cot also the prsttv
lowered and figured DESIGNS
arc greatly In vogue. The
blouse portions can be made
With the big armhoies trim
med as illustrated OF II can
te finished with the short
sleeves as shown IN the small
view. The skrt d five Forsd
and laid In outward turning
plsitn The ssrarate suimps
Is toeked to form its own
yoke and can Be made With
eI5o- or long sissves-
For a 9id Of twelve
years Of age the dress vii
require 5H yards Of material
n. S yards 81 or 81 yards
a. i1che, vide WITH 81 yards
Of ban5Ens. 2 yards Is inches
vide for the Euimpe. A
Way ganton pattern.
No s7I7. sizes 5to "a year,.
MI &c naaed 10 any s5dxu
by Ire Fashion Depsrtneus
q tbs PAGER On receipt q
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

I'm my own
master and
Are you sure
you're your own
III a s t erw de-
manded Ben
nett. If so,
why should you
be afraid to say
how you are go
ing to vote?'
do you &C
cuse me Of
Il accuse you
of b a V | n e
changed your
mind about the
bill for some
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

Save money ana get the Evening
Democrat and three monthly maya.
zines by paying subscription in adj
vance. The price Of paper and three
magazines. namely, the Evening
Democrat. Spare Moments. Dress.
making at Home. and The Mothers
Magazine. all for AZ cents q month.
This is not choice of the three mag.
azines, remember, but the whole
combination for ~ cents a month.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

so as to be good thing for the city.
That's being honest, isn't it,"
II suppose so. And the notes
the
They'll be sent you by registered
mail tomorrow if you want them. Do
you?"
yves. That is, T.
"That's settled. then. You've got a
level head. Good night"
The boss strobe out, grim smile Of
victory on his big face, leaving Rob
erts standing confused, doubtful. his
brain awhirl. How long the tempted
alderman stood thus-oblivious to the
music, his surroundings and all else
he could never remember, but voice
at his elbow brought him to his senses
with start that was followed by a
thrill of fear as he wheeled and recog-
nized the speaker.
CHAPTER X.
~ ORERTS' eyes rested on the
- grinning, complacent features
IL of Alderman Phelan. At the
Il Il latter's side was Bennett.
Il was saying" remarked Phelan
biandly, that it's fine ball. isn't it.
now, RobertsT'
Yes" said Roberts hastily, prepar-
ing to move away. But Phelan button
holed him.
Stay an swap talk awhile with his
honor and me, Roberts," he begged.
I'm in a hurry" began Roberts,
''and"-
Alderman Phelan has been trying to
cheer me up a bit" said Bennett. HE
knows I'm worried about the Borough
bills outcome. I wish Friday was
past"
Same here" chimed in Phelan. AN
You, Roberts?"
"IT' muttered the uncomfortable man.
why
Its Friday that the Borough bill
comes up again." explained Bennett, as
though imparting new information.
You will vote against it, of course,
Mr.. Roberts?'
I'm not sure. You see, it's been
altered so as to-
"The alterations don't affect the
main issue, and they can't change any
honest mans views. So can count on
you to continue opposing 1t, can't ~
81 object to this catechizing" fiared
up poor Roberts. Il won't stand for 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

business Is in a led wsy snd that =
friend q nine has boaEht NJ your
notes az the Sturtsvant Trust Company
and neaus n seud then % yo1 t0mOr-
ruu. But that has nJJhf1g to DO with
the czse- sol fuSt--
I'm honest. lIr HUrriSz8.~ faltere1
Roberts. r.
sure yOz-re ho1%t- That's Wig
yo1Tl have TIE cOurzcs 10 vote for TIE
HI vhcn yol Sc fr's beea sus1led
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25
DAILY Fashion TALKS
BY MAY MANToN
A. PRETTY LINEN FROCK.

ooRED linens &. extensively this summer and thew make
iroeks for the girls This one h o.le b,r n
color and trimmed with bu and Whit t.ndins While n worn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

Would you be without what you
want when a Csc ad might get TT
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

W. n s.-Deseribe one bf The
bataeships Of the United States !
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

N. w. H.-Your quarter if in good
condition is worth 26 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25
It's time to do something
for your hair?

If y o ur
hair is not
lustrous and
thick, a nd
your scalp
not healthy,
now is the
time to be-
gin tres t.
m e n T..
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-25

II - N--N Htu thu NHtIe VII tHt
next worlds fair be heidi
A. A movement Is under way in
California to hold ore in sen bran
cisco in 1913. Such Affairs are not
likely TO be held IS Otter IN he i'm
mediate future as they have been.
owing to their lack Of success finan-
eialIy. Next year there will be q
celebration OF the tri-eentenniaI Of
Henry Hudson's first trip MP the Hud-
son river, which will attract vide at
tentiun-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
NEWS CUT SHORT.

Hearing viii be given a representation
from the Anacostia Citizens Association bv the
Commissioners on the naming Of streets in Ana
costa.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Pad
gett who died yesterday morning at the ape If
eighty-eight years, VIII &c held at O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon.
The funeral of John B. Ginnand. proof
reader al the Government Printing Office. who died
sunday viii be held from the chapel Of Lees
undertaking establishment this afternoon at go
O'Clock
George L. Mowen. thirty-five years old
arrested in Baltimore Monday night By Central OF.
fee Detective Mullen en- charge of forgery. viii be
given hearing next week. Bond has been fixed
at Sl.s1.
Word has been received here Of the
death Of Gen. Byron " Cutcheon on Monday at
1rsilanti, Mich, in his seVenty-thi-d year Gen.
Cutcheon was a member uf the House Of Reure-
senetiFes IN the For'y-eghth, Forty-ninth Fiftieth
and ttty-irst Congresses.
At the meeting of District Council No
i5s5, ROYAL AreaHwm. last night in schmidts Hap.
55 Ninth street Northwest Percy C. Bowen eare a
character sketch of Marx Twain's ''Puddin' Hea5
Wilson, and read selections from the story
David Jones and Arthur Sacks. arrested
M0911y afternoon hy DetectiTes Bal,r and Cornwen
of ths Central ufice. On charge Of stealing s 900
worth Of diamonds from uncle ef the Jones boy
admitted the theft. and yesterday accompanied De
teetiye DAVID sheehan 10 New York CITY. the seaue
Of the cime.
Death by accident his own carelessness.
eontrbuiory was the verdict Of the coFoners ilry
~iiea met A. 'he meggpe YESTERDAY 10 inquire into
NE ueath OF Edward Bashford A lineman emnloves
by the Potomac Electric Light and Power Com
lans, VINO was killed carly Monday morning by
touching i've wigs
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
IGNORES CARLIN CHARGES.
Commissioner Says substation Mat
ter Rests with Congress.

Commissioner Says SuBstation Mat
ter Rests with Congress.
Il have already stated the facts, which
are so simple there is really no room
for controversy
Commissioner Macfarland, in speaking
of the charges brought against the Com
nissioners by Representative Carlln, in
connection with the proposed railroad sub
station Ia South Washington. explained
the situation in these words, to which
he added
Congress now has the whole matter.
II can pass Mr.. Carlin's bill requiring
the substation to be built at once It
can give the railroad the use Of the site
approved by the Commissioners. or it can
disapprOve that site and direct that an
other be provided and in some other
locality than north OF the Long Bridge
if it desires It is the supreme authority.
and can to-day do anything that il
pleases about the matter.
"Our conferences with the Senate Com
mittee on Appropriations on the District
budget which is our most important mat
ter with Congress. absorb our time now"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
I; 5. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bareaa

L. 5 Dept Of Agriculture Weather Rureau.
washington. Tuesday April "a. 1865 T. m
1he weather Is more OF less unsettled tonight
fVcept in the Northwest. with low pressure in the
tppeT Lake region. the central valleys. the South
west. and the central West In the Atlantic States
and the Northwest pressure is high There have been
1airs IN the Gulf and South Atlantic States, Ten
HeS1ee the lower Ohio. the middle Afississuri and
lover Missouri valleys. and local showers in west
en- NetTaFka Wyoming Utah. and Nevada.
II Is decidedly cooler in the Northwes, and Dor
lions of The Middle and South Atlantic States and
FsITner IA the Lake region and the Southwest
There VII be rain Wednesday in the Ohio Val
.ey. the lover Lake and the greater portion cf
the upper Lake region. the Middle and Soifth At
antie States. followed bJ generally fair weather
thursday, There viii he rain by Wednesday night
IN New England, continuing Thursday. In the Cult
states and over the western half Of the cr7Iutrv
me weather VIII be generally fair WEDNESDAY and
thursday. except that local showers are probable
Wednesday IN the central Rocky Mountain region
and the middle Plateau
It viii BE- warmer Wednesday in New England
and the Middle Atlantic States. followed by falling
temperature Thursday II viii he cooler Wednesday
n South Dakota. Nebraska the central Rocky
Mountain region, the upper Mississippi VALLEY.
and upper Lake region. and on Wednesday night
and Thursday in the Ohio Valley and lower lake
region. Il viii be warmer Thursday in the North
west.
The winds along the New England Coast VIII he
SlulhWesteTiy. becoming high Wednesday night: on
The middle Atlantic Coast south 20 southwest
shifting 70 westerly and northWestery Wednesday
might and becoming high: the South Atlantic
Coast fresh 20 brisk south to southwest; on the
Guf Coast light to fresh S1utherly and on Lake
Michigan high west 10 northwest.
Steamers departing Wednesday for European ports
vii have southWesteriy winds, becoming bFisk 10
high Thursday with rain to the Grand Ranks.
SPECIAL RIVER BULLETIN
Fiood stages as follows. are expected IN the
lower Mississippi River:
Memphis. Tenn. IS feet within i've DAYS: Helena
Ara. 45 feet within eight or nine days Arkansas
city IS feet, and GTeenYille, Miss. 425 feet in a
week or ten DAYS; NieksbHg Miss very slow and
steady Tisa after Tuesday New Orleans la con
tinuel high water for al least three weeks. with
about ls5 feet indicated within two weeks Should
any high southeast winds occur. stiD further rise
viii result.
atil higher water is also. indicated in the Atcha-
falaya River. with stages Of about Al feet at sin
mesp0r and between 81 and 3s feet at Melville. Ia
NOTE-The display o. storm warnings on the
Great Lakes and Lake Perrin VIII be resumed for
the season on April IS, 1875.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
COL. BRETT IS DINED
National Guard Regiment
Gives Farewell Feast.
STRICTLY A MILITARY AFFAIR
Guests in FuIi-dress Uniform and
the Menu of Unique Desisn-Guest
OF Honor Makes an Address, Cali
ing Attention to Disregard of Con-
gress to the District Militia.

How shall We rank thee upon glory's page.
Thou more than soldier ard mss less than sage?
Thus sang the First Regiment, Second
Battalion, National Guard Of the District
OF Columbia at the farewell dinner given
to Lieut.. Col, Lloyd NJ Brett at la
Boheme" last night
The dinner was strictly a military af-
| fair. The nineteen guests being in full
dress uniform, and the menu card gotten
up in a manner that resembled a camp
bill Of fare
Dainty red lights spread a soft efful-
gence about the banquet table. that gave
the dining hall a picturesque aspect
Each course, according to the menu, was
named appropriate to soldiers mess.
Introduces the Guest.
Following the repast. Mai Joseph F.
Hodgson, POSTMASTER, introduced. with
an appropriate speech, the guest Of honor
Col Brett responded, thanking the regl-
ment and praising the officers for the
progress made by the regiment in the
last few years. lie also commended the
men of the guard on the showing they
have made under adverse circumstances.
We should DO all we can for the
officers and men of the guard" said he.
4 always remembering that their military
duty comes first. and In return for duty
we'll done that there Is nothing too good
for those who do it
Referring 10 the apparent disregard of
Congress TO the needs Of the District
militia, the colonel remarked that Con-
gTessHen seemed favorable TO the project
for the erection Of n new armory. but
were slow in apDropFating the money 10
advance the work
Only to-day they asked If Sl50o00 was
q sufficient appropriation to build the
armory. They have got 10 be educated
10 the needs of the National Guard OF
this city.
In nearly every large city Of this
country the militia has large and com
modious quarters. for without such the
National Guard cannot maintain a high
standard
Hopes for n Reality.
He expressed his appreciation at being
invited 70 the dinner. and said he hoped
the new armOry would be a reality. The
dinner closed with the singing of the fol-
lowing verse. TO the tune Of Everybody
Works but Father"
Here's 20 the Second battalion.
Companies II F, c. ard T.
Some don't think We are the best
But we always prove it. see.
We tim oit weu IN camp.
We drill Ike -- when we do.
We wouldn't dare tell you this
II this wasn't true
Those present were.
Lieut.. Col L. n Brett Lieut. Col 1. n. Rsichel.
deTfeg, MAJ Joseph r. Hodcson Lieut. William
Sullivan Lieut. Romulus 4 Foster Lieut. Edwin
h. Neumey5r Lieut. Harry e. Caldwell Cart q
Eugene Edwards fielt. Charles 4 Meyers. Liant
W. Laurence Hazard. Capt Charles L. Brockway
Lleut. Edward L, T1nure Capt J. Harry Bean
Lieut. Duncan L. Richmond Iieut Leonard II
johnson, Capt J. vi ham 0ehmann Lielu. Hafry
\. Stull, and Lieut. Bobert S. Mover
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
SHEA IN MANSFIELD ROLE.
Appears in "Dr. Jekyu and Mr
Hyde" at the Academy.

hyde at the Academy.
Or. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. as pre-
scented last night at the New Academy.
by Mr. Thomas F. Shea. on the occasion
Of his second evenings appearance of the
present engagement. was received by the
large audience with every mark Of ap-
probation
Mr.. Shea has won for himself an en-
viable position among the lovers Of the
classic drama, and the announcement Of
his repertoire for the week gave promise
Of a thoroughly delighted series Of per-
formances. looked forward 10 with real
pleasure By the patrons of the Academy.
The portrayal Of the weird and peculiar
character OF "Dr. JelCyll and Mr.. HYDE"
By that great actor Richard Mansfield
was of so high an order that 70 attempt
its presentation by any other actor would
seem almost presumptious. But the man
tie OF Nh Mansfield has not fallen on
unworthy shoulders in the case Of Mr..
Shea, whose fine stage presence. his
clear conception Of the meaning of the
author Of the play, and the lesson taught
by its strangely contrasting characters
as shown BY his presentation last night
met with the warmest approval Of the
audience, which appeared 10 appreciate
the treat that was set before it. Mr.. Shea
undoubtedly has few If any, capable
competitors on the stage to-day in this
most difficult production.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. Shea Will ap-
pear in '+The Bells, IN which he assumes
the character Of Matthias a roll demand
ing exceptional ability
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
EVANGELIST SERVICES.
j. r. Edwards, Of Anacontia. Speaks
az First BaptIst Church.

j. r. Edwards, Of Anncontin. Speaks
at First Baptist Church.
J. r. Edwards. of Anacostia. spoke at
the evangelistie services held at the First
Baptist Church. Sixteenth and o streets
northwest. last night. Christ seeking the
lost" was his subject.
z. Hez SweEs pastor of the Second
Baptist Church. will speak at the meet
ing to be held at the First Baptist Church
tonight. Tomorrow night. Rev. John r.
Stratton, of Baltimore, and on Friday
night Rev. E 7. Carter viii speak
The Ladies' Aid Society and the I'M
manuel Mission Circle of the First Bap-
list Church met yesterday morning, at II
o'clock. and held sessions all day Rev.
Mr.. Scarifo. of the Baptist italian Mis-
sion, at Fifth and n streets. spoke on
Immigration and the home mission. .
Mrs, Winbigler. president ef the Ladies'
Aid Society. ;sad Mrs. G. Rick. president
Of the Emmanuel Mission Circle con-
Quoted the meeting.
Next Sunday the Chinese Sunday school
Of the First Baptist Church will have its
fourth anniversary. Ing Bow, Chinese
boy, VINO was received into the church
last night, at the evangelistic services,
viii be baptised.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
DENIES THE REPORT.
Asserted Labor Union Has Not Made
Endorsement.

The report circulated throughout the
District that the Central Labor Union
had iHdorsed Gen. Andrew S. Burt and
Jonn ". Patterson as candidates to the
Republican national convention was de-
MED by one OF the officers of the Central
body last night
Secretary Sam De Nedrey said the Gem
tral body had received a communication
from Gen. Burt announcing he would sup
port Senator Foraker for the Presidency
This communication was referred to the
body. who, on motion. referred it To the
delegates. to be taken to the different
locals for the benefit of their members
Mr.. De Nedrey added that the Central
Labor Union had taken no action relative
20 .he local political campaign, and had
indorsed no candidates, and he did not
think they would.
AS the date for the Republican pri-
marIes draws near. the fight between the
two states becomes warmer. Both states
are eiicitlng the services of large cor
porations and are making steady prog
ress
The Washington herald., 1908-04-15
NIGHT SCHOOL CLOSES.
Joseph Troll. IsadOr GrOsner, and
annie Rubin Prize Winners,

Franklin Night School closed last night.
with the awarding of prizes for the best
three essays written by foreign students
on The advantages offered by American
citizenship"
Joseph Troll was awarded the first prize
Of $ in gold offered by Mrs. G. T. Small
wood, Constitution Chapter, d. A. R.. and
vice regent for the District of Columbia.
Second and third prizes. silk flags. given
by Our Flag Chapter. D. A. r.. were
awarded TO Isador GrosneT and Annie
Rubin.
There were sessions for eighty nights
this term at the Franklin school. This is
nineteen more sessions than the school
held last year. It is believed the term
next year win be much shorter If the
Senate fails to restore the cut made by
the House of Representatives in the ap-
preparation for night schools.