(o, who tried, techno” I3 9* “HM, , litigator“ “WWII lit his train was a one . . «-- himsel! In luck l heecld in a day. and. as may he say he knew what 80"” and privav > were. “day, no he was proceeding toe vilv '“hehesrd wuude of reveiry, thebun y people and the strains of a of music. This merry-making was ' . . of children dressed him » g in their midst a bountiful child . Mkitsastia and ornamented with I and myrtle, The procession was '- iii of Mays. the personification of . " and took place to announce the m of Spring. in front of the little W’mme children danced, and held HM: hands the platters for contrb WI. and, as may be imagined. all, or nearly all,the spectators dropped their coins into them. Mole moved away in a desponding mod. saying to himself as he walked on, “In this the justice of the world? There they are. flinging their money into these flatten Just because these children come ion to announce to them that it .4 month of May, as though they could not know it by looking at an alma- rou. They barter and grind me down to ' he lowest price for my cages. even when ' Iohance to sell one!” . ,Fnll of these hitter thoughts he walked , on sadly, for the voices of two importan- atb- enemies were making themselves board within him—these were hunger and thirst; the one clamored for food and the other for drink. Bartolo had nothing in his wallet but his clasp knife, and had ‘ hadnanght for his breakfast but hope, and these made him sharp and active. He had reached a plantation when be perceived as well dressed individual corn- - ing toward him. Pressed by hunger, Bartolo, taking his cap off respectfully, approached and said: i ‘1“Excuse me, air, but could you kindly .. give meatriiiel I promise i will return it as soon as I earn some money.” “Dan’t you think that it is a shameful - thing for a man like you, young and with a good healthy appearance, to be de- manding charities from people? Doesit not strike you that you have a duty to earn your own living by working at your tredcl” “Yes, sir, certainly, but my trade doe! not fulfill its own duty. Most people like to see the birds flying about free rather than in cages, and, therefore, day by day, Ilnd myself poorer than before,” At first the stranger doubted what he had heard, but the bird cage maker gave himso detailed an account of his work find the small profits be derived that he Mounts interested and sympathized with his ill-fortune. Bartolo was it man who always knew how to excite great interest in himself. “Come, come," the stranger said, smil- ingly, "1 will do something [or you. As I cannot find customers for your cages, i will afford you a powerful means by ,1; s which you shall never more want.” He then blew a whistle, and Bartolo saw flying before him a bird blue as the sky, which came and perched on one -.of taxes. , “See here," added the stranger, “what will compensate for all your past mis- ery? From this day forward you have only to formulate a wish and say slowly and distinctly: ‘Blueet of blue birds, do your duty 1' and your wish will be granted to on." ‘ y my faithl” cried the bird cage maker, ”but I will try it at once. For the last twenty years I have wished to kill hunger. Bluest of blue birds, do your dutyl’ " rcely were the words out of his month then he saw suddenly spread be- fore him on the grass a breakfast lit for a prince, laid on aservice of exquisite silver and glass and the whitest of cloths. Bertolo, astonished, flung himself upon his knees to .thank his benefactor, but he raised him up, saying: “I am the good genius of the honest workinglneu of (Instiie. Sit down and eat without fear. Take advantage of your lucky star,” and then suddenly disappeared. " Bartolo reverently bent down and - ‘* kissed the spot upon which he had stood, unable to find adequate cxpresuiou of his gratitude. He then sat down and ate his breakfast. After his meal Bartolo judged that a men who had feasted in such on elegant manner ought to have other and better clothing than his well-worn working. null, and, lifting his stall. ho‘ cried to " the bird: "Bluest of blue birds, do your duty.” In an instant his old suit become trans formed into one of richest velvet, en» broidercd in gold and silver, and hie rough etafl' into a splendid horse, fully caparisoned and having round its neck a collar of silver bells. More astonished than ever, Bartolo suspended to the saddle the cage with the blue bird, leaped on the homo, and went hie way, asproud of his dress as a donke of its ears. . Butfng spurs to his horse, he soon reached the gates of a splendid eastln Borne feast was taking place within; the M were all seated under a shady bower, deploring that they had been disappointed of the minetrels who were to have played. Bertolo, on learning this, advanced to the bower, and after elegsntiy saluting the lord and lady of the castle. in a most refined voice said: "if it be right for a simple knight to offer his servicea to each s distinguished company of rank and beauty, I think 1 could promise to provide what you are requiring." "0k do so at once. pleeeei" cried all the ladies. who were longing to dance. “Bluest of blue birds, do your dutyl" said Bertolo. Suddenly, in the distance, was heard theaoiee of many feet. and a troop of Ithloians with their innarnmeets or ”red, to the treat delight of the en'- ‘ru-r. - The lord of the castle thanked the . and desired hire to once the hallwlsh his eldest daughter. a maiden .hfr and lovely like a snow bird. ' When the ball was at in height, the mwmwmuemt has- , to lie served. during which the dblueblrdewee commanded to .aminfermnafisssmfigfi‘ g . »- withroaeedna chariotcovered ”[0 averieimle nature. wish do a fine stroke a: business warshs to purchase the bill. a”: ,Jhnakuowgmawe! i W . chestthehli't forwhat prior Fifi 1W ‘ “You would never give me so was.” lied We. "l'or it I would give my castle with its nine forests," said the lord of the castle. "life not enough!" “Very well, I will add my olive planta- tions and vineyards." “Til“ la “Ill Immcientl” cried Bar» “Twill add ta. orchards,gardene and hem" ' “I want something elect". ”What, still more? Why, man, you must want radiec itself I" “N” '0: . want what you can give me this very moment. I want your daughter with whom I danced just now. Let her be my bride." “What! my daughter?" cried the old‘ raiser. in an ecstasy of joy. "By on! faith we shall soon conclude the bargain. Why did you not say so before?” lie went to seek the girl, and told her of the engagement he had entered into. But his daughter, in 'ntter amazement, cried out: “But what if he is a wicked elf and all he does be witchcraft?” "You have an amulet of coral hanging from your neck; it is an antidote against all witchcry.” ,"And what if he be Satan himself?" .“1 will give you a piece of blamed cen- dle, and he will have no power over you," replied theunrelenting father. stranger, who was already on his horse, and assisted her to mount behind her fu— ture husband. Taking the cage with the blueat of birds, he watched the retreat? ing forms of the pair as the horse carried them away swifter than the wind, and when out of sight he proceeded to join his guests. The company were all with- ered in knots discussing theestraordinsry powers of the bird and all the events which had taken place. "Peace! peace!” cried the lord of the castle as be entered; "I will perform more marvelous things than ever he did. I have given him my daughter to wed in exchange for the bird, and this blue bird will render me more wealthy than the King of Angora. Approach and see the wonders 1 will work with it." He took the cage, and lifting it up to look at the bird, was astonished to find that it was not blue at all, buts large gray bird, which turned to stare at him in an insoient manner, gave a ficreepeck at the door of the cage with its beak, flung it open, and flew out of the window utter- ing a terrible screech. The lord of the castle stood with open month, not knowing what to do or say. Hie guests broke out in pools of laughter at his discumfiture and the well-deserved punishment for his unseemly avarice of exchanging his beautiful daughter for a worthless bird. Meanwhile, Bartolo was galloping on with his bride to the nearest town to be married, and, when he arrived at the first hostelry. he wished to dismount. and err gage the moat splendid suite of apart» ments for hisintended bride, but he found himself utterly pennilesn. He had not calculated that in parting with the bird he had parted with his luck, and therefore as soon as he disr mounted the horse disappeared. and his elegant dress became changed for the shabby one he had worn before he met the kind individual who had wished to befriend him. When the beautiful deugh» ter of the lord of the castle beheld the transformation that had taken place ehe ran back to her father as fast no she could, fright lending wings to her feet. Burtolo had to return to his old life of making cages and to his miserable ex- istence—From the Spanish in the Strand Magnzinc. A Housekeeping Club. In Kansas has just been started a new club, formed by young women. who" olr ject, as HYthCd in the preamble of the club’s constitution, is to promote good cookery, master the details of house- keeping, and remove the prejudices which, among American born girl», com— monly exist against service in the hitch- en. Admission to this club is difficult, for the test required of applicants for membership is peculiar and exacting. The young woman who applies for mom- bershlpis required to prepare a dinner for sin persons. The arrangements of the table, the disposition of the room, the entire dinner is under her charge. The judges enjoy the dinner as guests,’aud the applicant presides as hostm Certain articles of the club are indicative of Its honesty of purpom and its praisewonhy efforts to do good and necessary work of reform. flue of those articles declares that the young woman who I» ”named to work in the kitchen hasnot earned the right to play In the parlor. The good re suite of such a club may be especially looked for in the uplifting which it will give to household labor, and In elevating the standard of service in the home. I". MB- “III l'lsettlod. "ll'mph!" ejaculated the eschange editor, making a hh with his shearset an item in a scientific exchange. " ‘Why does a cat always alight on his feet? That's too easy for Anything." "A cat," said the financial editor, "al- ways falls on its feet hecanw of the clan in its consultation that--—~" “Scatl"esclaimed the other. "if you can't treat the subject with gravity drop 1 '9 “That's exactly What I was about to do. I we» going to drop it on Its! fut." "A eat,” resumed thesehanga editor, raising his voice, ”always atlghis on its feet Incense it bee a right to take Ito “ab—w" "1’.st all." "Well, why does itf” demanded the Ina-clef editor, the real estate editor. the railway editor. the obituary editor and the answers to queries minor. rising ’ one fill. "llecanee. ' answered the exchange edi- mdflaniiy. "because It Is Irat'e nature “got in. Jar-h up." Wherwmmn the meeting broke up in great emnmmn. with the question still undecided. / Human Tribune. You don’t tumble to it at I‘llg It”, Ml Potato. A young men, fresh from college. were floatation: e jewelled gold m y... Oasday bevelled the auntie-stone“ “use amt-ens: to n. allies: "lift it lea Downy!" Taking her hand, he led her to the ' ”WM Dre. was a very significant element of the late liorss Show. All conjectures and doubts as to styles in everything exu- espt full evening dress are settled beyond Imi- in this new «cocaine dew sen-stun. w, , was . tangible ’and con deinfg’ 65$ gently dressed wolnon, whod play' charms and vegeriesto the best advan- tags. in the question as to whether lash. has or the horses have the right of attenp :3, dress is undoumdly on the winning The first thing you noticed were morn- ing gowns mostly tailor made, of smooth cloths, mixed tweeds, and rough wool fabrics of every description, and built in the coat and skirt style. The skirts were full and very flaring, fitted clmel y around the hips, with three box plaits at the hack, and beautifully hung in most cases but here and there is an occasional one with all its godct fulness falling away from the mornings in the buck in the most ugly fashion. It is evident that on ex- modisie is required to make nsuccrse ofell this superfluous amount of cloth, but when the fullness is properly adjusted the effect in very chic. The latest skirt In full in front. and at tho sides as well an at the buck, and fa generally untrimmed. (fonts vary In length anywhere between a quarter of a yard from the bottom of the dress and the other extreme, nine or ten inches below the waist, and are pcrll‘t‘t as to fit. They are moetly tight fitting, buttoned with four or five buttons, and in some .d/ fasteners cut away In front like a man’s coat. The most fashionable coats are either very short or medium length. Revere and wide collars are on every one, faced with silk. fur, velvet. or cloth; and aretorned back over a fancy vest, with an Immaculate linen shirt front and collar. or a pretty delicate silk or lens blouse. One very smart costume more msnnish than the rest. such as men use for their ”one. and a Meet cost. very much cut away, long is the hack. made liksa men’s contend were overs white vent, with s liase shirt. collars and cells. A leather bee and a large, very feminine hat roar this outlt without messing to be- ts it is say Minus}. baa. nest-mono. be tah f a “any???“ m em 0! .“ ”WWI ,v ”m“ “finely” “is weer" .m W Li_ -A'l‘—- S. :4 .Dickerman‘ & Son’s, 84 WASHINGTON STREET. SOUTH NORWALK. CONN. In Carriages I have Buggies and Phatone and Canopies Extension 'l‘op Surriee and Spindle; and:Runaboute.thathre my own make, and Fancy Traps and also the Brunswick Trap which is the finest Trap made. I also have Harnessesjeud Blen- keta and Lap Roberfiof all kinds, and the prices are right. Cell and look at the Stock 1 have to show you. WRIDRT’S REPOSITORY F03 OARRIIOES II" SLEIOHS. ICORIIER OF PRIHIIIIH AIID IlOISOII STREETS, SODTH HORHALII. CORR. n" Illiu'm FOR SOEIIC AND Sliili lETTEllIlG Get my hm for work done by my artist, Oil. Hillbilly .3 .fl .1! This is the kind of sleighs that I he" in stock. Cell and look at them if you are 5 thinking of buying ; one. i .3 .fl .fl HOLIDAY OOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. LOW PRICES. LOW PRICES. LOW PRICES. LOW PRICES. AT HALE'S. AT HALE'S. AT HALE'S. AT HALE'S. REMEMBEE The connection tinersl ills In- surance to.. of Hartford, will insure the life of a young man for sion for less than to a day. or will sell him an en- dowment for sum for less than to a day, payable to himself If he lime. and his people lfhedieeaodonot neulectto insure. S. S. L'HDIIEDIEII. ASEIIT, III WASHINGTON ST.” W HORSE CLIPPINO -31.. WATER POWER. WTNMcQuhae, 68 North Main 8t" '3 South Norwelk. WAGONS. Mandate-Ilse! we. sum. or. Prices to Stilt All. museum: Henry Tilly. Il- ISTHIS TRIBE Blgrednction in the prire of confectionery tosuit hard times. All fresh and good. Just arrived. The lietlncludee American mixture and broken candy. hoarhonnd and flavored squares. cream pcppermeute at 100 lb. Peenut.clnnemon inn criele.etc.. and French mixture at 13W: lb. Cream almondsand deter. oocoanut bon bone. chocolate creams, choco- late walnuts. etc.. at 15c 1b.. 4 lbs. tile. The last are all 18c candles. reduced to above We don't In- tend to carry an y overmui have put a price on them that surely ought to sell them. Mixed pricctosuit this special time. nuts, layer raisins, 2 lbs.. :80. Special low price on orangeavineland sweet potatocs. line, freeh.fency cakes and crackers. Enslisb fruit cake. 951‘. Sweet cider for mince pies at [little [Dimmers W.H.Meeker&lo. loll A“: f" 8. ll R. BOLTOII'S HOT WATER HEATER fleeting, Item set lee-Fitting. fls est Itsst has but. list Air listing. Pleas set may nth. “Ms “W SOIITII WALK SAYIROS ti Westinatol onset. unsettling! “llamas! from its tameelesnuerleymhs-ttes. m PIIKLEII illYS'I'ERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 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