e Weapon one ASKS WHILE WATCHING ANIMAL TRAINERS. a. 1' -_ . users» so Iteallhy as the Besets They can and ,Ilever Show flights-t line at _ Walla Placldly and Always asCoul .‘as s come». ”In Macbeth. in tones of fiercest defl- m proclaimed his willingness to en- m a “rugged Russian hear, an armed m or s Byrcan tiger," ell that ever learned of the habits of these W pets makes it safeto assume that it!” neatly to the advantage of that i We ficotchman that his request was , ”complied with. ' Strong as he was and z m as he is admitted tohsve been, with his armor on and asword in his good ’ ' hand, common sense people will still feel inclined to doubt his ability to stand 1 , lawfully against such tremendous 5 Was it a “bind,” or was it that he had at his command other methods. until then unknown. by which he hoped to can- rytbe dsy in such a dreadful combat? Had , holed pepper in his mind! Pshawl The ' thought is unworthy of a moment's con- f mouse. Had be undertaken to tackle ’ the business end of a Iiyrcan tiger, all the M in Caledonia would not have moths life in his body or the armor on hi! heck. llyrcan tigers have inherited the habit, gross and unreasonable though i use, of “getting on the outside” of any ' ' men who tries to make fun at them at close quarters. Compare then and now. In this city in [comfortably appointed building known “Tamil? you find not one man, but ' many men, performing more wonderful , hits with wild animals than ever Mac- ' both even dreamed of performing when fheghest was worrying the life out of him. And they make no “bones about it" ei- ther. They handle Hagenbeck’s trained animals‘as easily as you would handle a kitten. Is it easy, though? Was the dis. may of the law of gravitation, or of the circulation of‘ the blood, or of any other Monlt problem which you can recall, MP Each took a lifetime of study. So did the work which, for instance, Professor Dlrling, the lion tamer, does, or Miss Berg, who was very near to fumishinga luscious mouthful for the big tiger when exhibit- ing in Chicago. Even in this age, when the wonder at anything extraordinary lasts no more than a day, the wonder at what you can see the animal fault-rs do ut’lia» genbeck’s will last at least for u year, if indeed it does not cling to you for all time as a permanent memory. None of these animal tnmers has armor -on s back. or a sword in his hand, or ev red pepper in his pocket. Then how does he manage to control all those ani- mals and play with them and caress them and make them bowl with fear ill a big circular iron cage, not. one at a time, but a group of different species at n time? The tamer has uothingiu his hand but awhip, which he never uses save to the extent of giving it an occasional crack. Surround- ing him are. lions, tigers, hoarhounds, bears, leopards. mothers and a crowded house. Betti-ecu them and the house are his iron bars, but between llmn and him there is nothing. 'i‘herc is not hing that you can ace at least. lint if is thorn, for all that. What is it? What can it be? Don’t play the part of the smiling sur— geon, who justified his unhelief in humor tality by saying that he had examined even to the minutest fibers all nooks and cran- nies of the human system and never found snytl'aceof asoul. There arc lugs which you cannot see, and the po which cna. bias Professor Darling to do what he likes in this huge mcnngcrie is one of these things. Look at that. unarmed man with death threatening him upon every side. - How piacidly he smiles! To employ the old time figure and say that he is as cool as a cucumber would not be inept. But mark how sfcnlthy he is, and how ‘ cautiously he move-s around u ilhnl. Never was leopard more lynx cycll when prepar- ingto spring upon his prl-y. To the, ordi- nary observer tho-sc- pri'clllliinllfl may not be visible. They are disguised under all airof the utmost uncollcern. llut there is not. one moment from the time that Dan ling or Nehrmnn or any one of the other , trainers goon info Hm! ring that he is not on the alt-rt. ll is this cb-lm-nt. of dungcr more perhaps than nllyibing ciao which is inseparable- from "Very [wrfnrmaucl- in this unique show that draws spm'iutors «lay and night. Nobody can tell what. any one of these monarchs of lbw jungle. may do in a given coniingmwy, You can only guess at it. it may be a "muggy" day. Some one of them may lull. how bad enough to eat. Donn lwlow “‘lll-ru they sleep may have been damp. .‘lll lhistrils. The white beer in his playful mmuis may scratch the bourhound a little, loo hard: the horse, frightened llf'ynllli endurance. may take it into his hcnd solm- day to kick back at the lion: the panther, biting at the tail of the tiger, may not be aware that he. is . “monkey/lug with a buzzsnw.” All this tells too. You. the brave man in the ring takes his chances, and although the cou- sidcration of personal profit is behind most of what people do in this u‘orknday world it must be a fact that. hr- nt least feels a Main quality of prim-«even if he, should ne'er get a Ilt‘llllyw—Jli being able to per form what one in luliliom of his fellow countrynmn could never hope to accum- While the irnlm-r is in the ring showing what the bear can do the big tiger washes . his face like a cut and soon looks oil to« ward thd'eslst, as if longing to spring once more into the primeval forest. The boom hound yawns listlmsly. and you know he is mmly a dog. The lion, in an attitude of disdainful repose, sits upon his lunch- as awaiting the summons of his master. 'Thehorsef Well, you see a horse every :36 but ymdon'tses him locked up with animals as you do here. As near as human intelligence can form an estimate, “shone of thus snimsls resembles the lunatic to this extent, that hsis cones-nod only with what interests himself. lie will “quash, when called upon and never “pie to do more then be is asked. Matinee an overzealous member of the “my, generally a lion or a tiger, will ”a, a role of that kind; but, promptly knight to book by a crack of the whip, . ms and grows lilmlw—NW York n.” a A cloak Without Works. I! the courtyard of the palaeeof Vee- . W is a clock with one hand. called age do is More du Roi.” It eon. 'EISfi‘Insnonnri ra- ins-sums was . , anus emanate m Anselm-m, Mu “Truth lies at the bottom of s will?” so the people of the world told her. i She was young and fair,“ and she searched for Truth, but her frequ’en‘ visits to the well brought no disoovdi') : only the reflection of her beautiful face in the water. . m.- txi':‘i" n. knock came at her door. and elm . pvt-lug up and opened it. The» on the threshold stood a bundle of 1.1;,6. u'nicll moved as if breathing. 8hr riluo mm] as she asked. "Who are -yul. '1 llt‘ll came the answer: \ "i am Truth." ' "i would see your face," she cried. "any. innocent one, my face is no» fair to look upon, but I am Truth.” The cold wind was blowing and cry- inn. and she closed the door. Ths'l‘ruth she sought was pure and beautiful, not loathwlue, and with the conviction of youth she was satisfied with herself for having refused this grewsome thing ad- mittance. From that day, howeyer. strange visitors knocked at her door. and each called himself Tmth. First came a gay party of dancers, whose graceful figures swayingto and fro captivated her fancy; their musical voices held her as in their thrall. Their visit was like a delightful dream, and she asked, “Prnytell me who you am?" And they answered. “We are Truth.” So she believed for days; then she real- ized her mistake, and that they wore not Truth, but pleasure. Again she want to the well, but there found noth- lug. A day dawnml brightly, and there came another knock. 01) her threshold stood a. lovely child, he hair was garlanded with flowers, and its garb was spotless white. ‘When it entered. it was as if aportion of the pure light of the sun had stolen into the room. Tile child’s arms were soon intwiuod about the truck of the seeker after Truth. The odor of the blossoms intoxicated her; her heart beat with wild delight; a tender kiss was stamped on her brow, and with a gentle whisper, ”I am Truth," the child. was gone, and at her feet buds blossomed—the room was light- er than it had been for years. The memory of that vision remained with her; a long time, but at last it tied, and then silo knew it was Love, not Truth. Again she went to the well. yet found nothing. Years after almther knock mule. llcr lchl‘i. boat fast as the figure of a man en- terwl. liis manner was flattering and full of gracewhis face seemed honest. She haul never felt thcinfluence of oth- er visitors exerted over her with the pow— er of this on». Silo dared llul. :iSk his llumc, but as in: lcft he said. proving her band. "i am Truth." For years she believed it; “it‘ll came ‘ doubt. and she saw what had bm'll ho-r . ideal of Truth was only Policy. ’ The ucxt visitor was a long boarded, bout old mall. whose face was furrow-«i and whose hands were palsicd. From his fccble lips came the Words. "1 am Truth." His stay was short, but she renu-mbcml that visitor. and oft when the days were drear she new be- ‘ fon- her the trembling bands, the thin, snow while locks, the bent form and tho quivering lips, and she believed alli‘ liiiil found Truth. l But she was growing older now, and ' ' something told her that Sorrow was not ! Truth. Then she went to the wcli. and 5 it was dry. lint there, for down ill its ; depths. .v-lm saw :1 fund. “\Vhoarcyeu?" 'sbc writ-xi. and :l hollow Voice rcplicd. ‘ ,"i am 'i'radltlun." So she- lurumi bcr ‘ gian- toward home and kill-w that tln- l \\'l..»lc \wrinl lied and was don-Hod, 'l‘iml mun- lliL‘lli came a knock at llcl’ : .lmr, sun- mu- slowly and openml it, : 'l'hl-rn Mood :hu alrnllgecrezlturc cum ml l \le in rage «bcr first visitor. "What Would you? Who aroynu‘f‘ Tin-u come the answer. "I am Truth." “1 \vmlld ecu your face." shc inur- luxlrml. "Sal . (‘fo‘l'lf'llt‘t‘ll one, my face l~ not full' in we, but I illll 'l‘l'lllb." "th would i eo-c it." she made an— swcr. "for well know i now that Truth is not what we would have it. nor is it ‘ fair.“ , Then the figure throw off its rag cov- cring, and before lu-r stood a skeleton. ' Now sho- know bcrllfo search waaclub ml and that she had at last found Truth. miiclu'y Russell Wray in Pililmiclphia Luigi-r. l'cacoclu' Youths-rs. l’l-acm'ks‘ feathers have been handcd down to us from the aucientdays of mytln uh ugy as cmldcmaticai of tram-bury, «evil and misfortune. The origin of this slrilllgu smmrstition is founded upon the folluwmg classical story: (lsirls. king of Egypt. upon starting on his indiau or pt‘lililnll. h-ft his queen, leis, regent, with Argue. his minister. as her chief adviser. Argus. with his hundred eyes, or rather his spice. won made himself so formi- dable and powerful that be wired the (llll'ml regentshut her up in a strong (rustic and proclaimed himself long of Egypt. Mercury was sent against him with a strong army, took him captive and cut off his head, whereupon June metamorphosed him into a pom-(wk and set his splesin histail. From this legend and the various additions mad» to u from time to time the belief has arisen that it is unlucky to have mam-ks feath- ers inside a house.~Broohlyn Eagle. A substitute Watch Crystal. Did you ever much your watch crys- tal just when you could not pombly re- place it? When it happens again. shells out the broken glass open the little rim that holds lea-m selwley over the face a piece of tissue paper and shut the beasl. This will save the heads from by catching in things sndaot intOfsrswith the golum~l¢orthwsst legume. a muss-es Dee. Gentlemen (after a enlist to his )«Bnllol piece of won’t “" ammo omniscient.» sf m_mlmuu hhmlskese law will rejoice witch. Earth? will flu-rim Mam City. lie is an old sufferer from loam been troubled in this climate. Last winter he went up into Wiseonsls.snd in oomqusnos has had sooth attack. “It came upon me again vary based severe," be said. “My joints swelled and became lads ; ”'3 to touch or al- most to ion at. pen 'the urgent request of my mother-ind" I tried Chamberlain’s Pain Balm to reduce the swellin and eseetbe ln.snd to my agreesgie eu , it ld both. I have used three fl ,y-oest bottles and believe it to be the finest thing for rheumatism, ns and swelllugs extent. For sale by . C. Stillson, druggist. , “Half a span of sag steel” will ro- duce no more fatal resu ts than a neg ect- edoold or cough. For all throat and lung diseases, Ayer’s Cherry Pecloral is the best remedy. It is invaluable in cases of croup. whopping cough, bron- chills and‘la grippe. If King Solomon was alive he would say: “Go to the traveling man.‘ learn his ways. and be wise." Mr. C. W. Batten, a Cincinnati traveling man representing the Queen City Printing ink 00., after suffering intensely for two or three days with lameness of the shoulder, resulting from rheumatism. completely cured it with two applications of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. This remedy is gaininga wide reputation for its prompt cures of rheumatism. lame back, sprains. swell- ings, and lameness. 50 cent bottles are for sale by G. C. Stillson, druggiet. Mm -....-_..._.......m..-m.w. m...— If a'New York millionaire gives a (line not at 5th avenue and 26th street, costing $700.00, which gives 19 is d ape sis and these people a nd $358.00}, in 50c; ors’ bills and fins ly have to pay .00 each for Cactus Blood Care to cure t em, what would be the saving per capita if the dinner should not be given, there being 87 persons at the feast! Inquire at Plaistod’e drug store, where you may have the problem solved and get information about U actus Bic i Cure A lady at Tooleys. La., was very sick with bilious colic when iii. C. Tislcr, a prominent merchant of the town, gave her a bottle of Chamberlain‘s Colic, Cholera and Disrrhn-a Remedy. lie says she was well in forty minutes after taking the first dose. For sale by (i. C. Stillson, druggiat. Spring is full of terrors to all whose constitution is not able to resist the end- den changcs of tompernturc and othoriu- salubritics of the season. To put the system in condition to overcome these evils, nothing is so effective as Ayers Sareeparilla. Take it now. rheumatism. but has not heretofore ; i. 11894“- May . Sale of Carpets we WILL own, on mm GRADES. a Cash Discount of [Do per yard. Making all Wool Inga/lull, 50c, 55c, best 650; Tapestry Brussells, 50c. 65c,and best 800; Body Brussells 90c, 81.00, best 81.13; Velvets and Moquettes, only 81.00; Mattings, Oil Cloths and Lino. leume. A. Dickerman & Son, a4'wasumc'ron STREET. SOUTH NORWALK. cons. OponingDays, May l 0, l i We will show you all the newest goods and shapes in CLOTHING « For Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Wear. A special department exclusively for Children where mother can have everything tried on and see just how the garments fit, and look before buying. Everything for Boys’ wear, CometoOurOpening May l0, l l W. A. SENTINEL BUILDING, BENEDICT & COMPANY.- :-: WASHINGTON STREET, -:- SOUTH NORWALK. l 5 an THEODORE SAYS: ‘ Never Before in South $Ruwalk, WAS THERE ANYTHING LIKE THIS OFFERED the continual Sale oi Summer floods. M” ” «l Ladies‘ and Gentlemen these are the biggest bargains ever offered inflSouth TH E0. H. OLS 8i Washington Street, sou/TH NORWALK, LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. 500 Pair Ladics' Kid l leonl Patent Leather tip; Worth 81.2.5, at me. 500 Pair Ladies' Kid Oxford Patent Leather tip, Square toe; Worth $24K), at 31.00. 500 Pair Ladics' Kid Oxford Patent Leather tip and Front Stay: Worth $2.00, at $1.4m. :lOO Pair Ladies' Nice Russet Blucher Oxford; Worth 81.50, at uric. 300 Pair Ladies’ Russet Oxford Common Sense—Just the Thing for Sore. Feet: Worth $1.50, at 95c. 100 Pair Ladies’ Hand Welt Patent Leather tip Kid Oxford: Worth $3.00, at $1.50. 200 Pair Ladies’ Whole Fox Big Button Razor toe, Wing tip Shoes: Worth 53.nov, at 32m, 200 Pair Ladies’ Fine Cloth top Whole Fox Razor toe. Patent Leather tip: Worth $4.0”, at $2.04». 200 Pair Ladies’ Fine Cloth top Whole Fox Square toe, Patent Leather tip: Worth use, at $2.00. 200 Pair Ladiea’ Very Fine Kid Big Button Crimp Vamp. Patent Leather tip: Worth $4.50, at 02.30. 200 Pair Ladica’ Kid Big Button Square toe. Crimp Vamp-Jl‘hc Latest Thing ()utfiWorth 14,50, at $2.50. 300 Pair Ladies' Kid Button Patent tip. all Sizes. 300 Pair Misses’ Spring Heel, ilutton,- i’lain too; .I. l".'_8wain's Make: Worth salami 81.25. MEN’S DEPARTMEN . 100 Pair Men‘s Fine Square toe‘jLace Shoes: Worth 2.1.00, at 1.2:». 300 Pair Men’s Fine Calf Laces and Congress; Worth 3.00, at 1.50. 400 Pair Men's Fine Calf Binoher, Cap toe; .Worth 2.50, at 1.50. 300 Pair Men’s Fine Calf Blueber, Piccadilly Cap toe; Worth 3.00 at 2.0“. 360 Pair Men’s Fine Russia Calf Blucher Welt; Wei-twine, ”12.25. This is a Dandy; Worth il.50, at 31.00. Norwalk. .Hs‘
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