1.1: 11111 3111111111.. 3 Jim also Penman: 1.1111111“ Harald Weather Forecast ”the! today promises to be clou- 1 by rain or snow, with falling mfcllawed possibly by clear 3, 'er it promises to be generv 1”“ colder, with a “cold ware.’ 1 Mometer Record. mm point of the thermometer twenty-four hours ending at noon was“: degrees above zero. -Almhnac for Tomorrow. 111; rhe- e'un net-1 limb tide] lmwmio ‘ tilt 1114:1111 at 10.16 [at 4:11 ‘1 "A? l-‘innus use To sav. '. a” Improvements, Continued. ”MW“ in the street depart- having been enumerated in the notion of this review, we will take ‘ It the other improvements in the 3dcurcity‘s progressiveness. Next highways, sewerage facilities are , 1 1 most important. Much has mplishedin this direction by -Iddition m ”at ,of several greatly W catch- basins. the extension of ”Item through Wood street, the j m of the Taylor avenue exten- M I new outlet to the river at Wash- mmeet, and several enlargements fl the existing system to meet increasmi Inquiremants In other parts of the city. Thewatcr department has not only ht wcnpicd in collecting its handsome me, but has made several exten- Wditsmains and exhausted every ed” at hand to render the water supply as pure as possible under the present an- Moonditions, which finally led ”the conclusion that nothing further couldbeaccomplished in that direction Whilst the aid of a filter, which con claim, though not endorsed by the m on the ground of insufficient in ”nationals undoubtedly heartily de sired by almost every one in the abstract Indwillprobably be further considereo in the near future and some suitable flung method adopted which will onrwater works system an ideal 1' one. second to none. ”3 Theclectrical department, embracing 3 the electric light and fire alarm systems 1 3 again lowered its previous est-11111111. ‘ " ofecouomical operation and 11111111 improvements including the ex _, Melon of the lighting syste111 on leadow street, laying a new submarim underthe river, thereby rcstorin; . ” 3 electric light on~the east end of ths Washington street bridge. Asplnl Walkshave been laid in front of .1111 about the generating station and scvcra improvements have been added to tin v apparatus, and appliances within The fire alarm system has been tendons. still more efficient by the addition of a1. instrument in both the. Old “'cll Ill 1011 I andLudder quarters and Putnam H1151 house, which instantly registers tin = number of any box that may be pulled 3 Call bells have been placed in the ten , dancesofthe first and second assistnn "phiefengineers, and a new call box is ,nbonttobc erected at the junction o‘1 _ Woodward avenue and Meadow strcc . .: topotect that part of the city. Many i of the unsightly and dangerous dcn1 wires and poles. of the obsolete strcci ‘ lighting system have been r11111ovcd :uu. Sthose still remaining 111111 111101; sotn follow the same course. The first step: , toward placing Wires under ground. 1. Where they should be, has been taken by 3 the construction of a system of under- _‘ ground electric conduits below the '3' Itreetsin the center of the city and 11. ’ city line by West avenue, which are outtain the telephone circuits from Smith!!! New England's new tele- exchangein The Sentinel built.~ 3 Our excellent fire department has been numbed by the addition of a handsome ' modern truck fully equipped for figlt log the fieryelement with the most im- owed devices. The old truck has been repaired and placed in readiness for 1111 _ , and a pair of chemical ex- _ have been added to the equip- 3 3t of the light hose wagon. Old ell's room‘s, early in the year, were overhauled and refurnished With such chance and taste as to be alum-passed by any other fire department quarters in 1 7) The health department, though handi- capped by considerable opposition, has we a splendid fight toward improving ' "tlm sanitary condition of our 1 1'tv, wi1i1 I1 ehmld be continued until all re: 11' your nuisances, accumulations of garbage and germinating cesspools ar1.1b11-1 at least from the thickly settled 3 of the city. ‘ :Greetrailroad changes have so changed :the appearance of the center that it 11111111 hardlybe recognized‘ 11y anyone returning after a year's absence. which, thugh not very pictun-squo‘ixr this 1111- W state, will be of liltulil benefit . to the 'ty when finaliycomplcted. not 3 mly as to appearance and 11min ss ”growth. but the entire elimination of 1 I My grade musings. W11 111111 jns 1}" be [loud of the handsome 111-111 1l11p 11s 1 and ample approaches which lliil‘l' 111- M the old freight yard and 1111111911 ip auction of the city heretofore 1111- anilahle for development A frcicht - Mat I large scale has been established our already excellent I a bright tartan on the inside of a rich H w hasonmmdoikmusn entirely doing any with the twill. smoke and confusions! shunting and making up trains which have been 1111- daredsomany yearsright inthsmldst of our busiest section. Flume. (1‘0 Bl comm.) IDIITUAIIY RECORD. Death Recorded In the Towel-1r: DI“ Daring Ion-1m. Y .\I D Nov. 1 Sarah E. Gerri-l1. N 2 3 H 1 Sarah Lawlor. N, M 2 Nathan Gmdll rr. 5 N, 64 3 Patrick Hughes. S N, ii if Frill Sue-lie, N. M 8 John Mchhac, S X, 115 ll 30 N Emily l1‘. lluyl. N, M 2 :27 I0 George Peflnrd, SN 270 8 ti 10 Sarahll.1‘ou1pki11s.SN.tl7 8 lb Sophia W. llcaly, X, b"? 4 30 l? EllrnSlaltery, n N, til 4 19 David R. Selleck. .e' N. 73 5 10 Charles Blackmnn. EX, 1 0 2i Lillian Brennan, N, 5 :2 Mary J. Redllng, 5 N, 39 D ":2 James Downcy, N, 56 2.’ Ida Grflord, S N. 3'.) 11 i 23 Agnes Collins, 3 N,‘ 7 24 John Connell,$ N. 8 2 ‘25 Chas. H. McI)onald,E X, 1'1 9 28 23 Julia Trembly.ka., so 3 27 ltebaca Mallory. N, e: 7 2| 303 Rachael Pat-wile, S N, 84 5 17 30 Ollie Fisher, N, I 21 The Barrel! Company Olsbands. The Robert Barrett company disband- ed at Norfolk, Saturday night, after a run of hard luck. Manager 011 found that the company was continually sink ing money and decided he Would go no further. The Norwalk bills were paid and the actors received half pnynnd their ,i'ares back to New York. The company had been out nine weeks. The people were very good, but the class of plays were not of the catchy kind and failed to find favor with the public. SENTINEL PATTERN. 1 Tissue Paper Pattern of this Garment lay be Obtained by Using the Coupon. We have made special arrangements with the agents of the celebrated Bazar Hove-Fitting Patterns. by which we can present to our Indy re'ndcrs some of their :ery newest and choicests patterns of gar-11mins. Full and explicit directions 'or putting together the garments ac- company each pattern. ' 1 l 6561—LAciss1 mvsnssps CAPE .3 111.1119 1111 11.111 11113111111. Reversible Scotch cheviot that displays 1rown surface is the material here chos-l 1.11. The cape illustrates one of the new— 1st modes in top garments, and is practi- 1al as well as stylish. The looswfitting melts and fronts fall in ripples to the hree-quarter length, closing in centre vith buttons and Vbuttonholcs that are 1ome distance below the waist line. The back is shaped with a centre scam, and joins the fronts in shoulder and under- mn seams, the fronts being deeply hol- iovwd to permit the egress of the arm 111d dress sleeve which is covered by the upper cape. Deep po1kets are applied it convenient depth on each front and ‘a comfortable turnover collar finisius' the neck. The upper cape is circular in shape, the neck edge being included in the collar seam, buttons and button- holes being provided to close the fronts when necessary for protection. A top garment of this kind will be found ser- viceable for traveling or general wear. being very convenient to adjust or re- move. Mixed and plain Cheviot, tweed, faced and rough cloth. whipcord or heavy serge will make up stylishly with linings of plaid o'r fancy silk. The quantity of 54-inch wide. materail required to make this cape for a lady havinga 32-inch bust 111casure is 4 yards; inch size, l'._. yards; for a 42-inch, 433, yards. The pattern, which is No. 6561, is cut in six sizes. for a 32-inch, 34-inch, 36- inch, il‘lrinch. ill-inch 1111113 42—inch bust measure, and retails for thirty cents. ‘ 1 EVENING SENTIIIEL IlIllIPllII INTITIJNG 1'0 ONE PATTERN ANY SIZED! 30.5.11“ Out thfsout. fill in your name and addr‘or and mail or auto Stunemt's Bargain House NAME ADDRESE.,..... Partners So out 1112!: .......... 1.! Thlsconpon and i: ate. will occur-anon ’ in ” idenllccatiou. out of the way vet 1 accessible for shipping DWQS [utters at btnrtmnts. North Iain and Ann street». South 1 k 5511111- “ Health Than Ever “An attack of La Grippe, three years ago left me a hyslcal wreck,a111l being natura ly frail and delicate. it seenwd as if 1 never should rally again. in- duced at last to try A Saraaparllla I was surprised after takln it two weeks. to find I was gain 11;: strength and now I am pleased to say I 1111111113111i11g better health than I ever had before in my life.”—-EVA Buaot1.Lincoln, lll. Highest Awards World’s Fair Chicago. .—. -— Lntut Hod. ll Sulfide!- Auulv. Dee. lid—Henry Rickman. an assistant superintendent employed by the Itetropolltan Life Insurance company, was discharged Saturday. Later he enter- ed the company's offices In the De Granf doors, made a paper tube, turned on lev- on gas jets. arranged with chair cushions a coach on a table, lay down, put one end of the tube in his mouth. connected the other with a gas Jet and dled.l1nilure to make proper returns 11 said to have cost him his position. He left a note to his --..__~ ,. A London OpIaloa of "nearest. LOXDOI. Dec. lid—Tho Cbroulnlesays: ”Lord Dunraven’s failure to lncrimlnate the Defe der's owners or crew is com- plete. a may now in cold blood reflect that he has done more to breed had blood between the two nations than President Cleveland and Secretary (liney combined. TELEGRAPHIC TICKS. A fire whlch broke out in the basement of the new opera house at Camden, Ma, caused ”0,0011 damage. Robert F. Walsh. scientist. historian and naturalist, died in llelicvuo hosplml, New York, of pneumonia. llelen binn- llcan. 1.1 talented writer, well known in the literary world. died at her home in Concord. N. H. Liberty, a town of 1.1.5110 inhabitants, in Randolph county, 1\'. (2., was nearly wiped out by tire of unknown origin. Postmaster John A. Pace shot and killed Dr. W. E. Taylor, member of the Illinois legislature, in the postoflico at Weldon, lll., because of family troubles. Charles II. ’l‘hompson, principal of the colored schools of Enst St. Louis, shot his wife, Laura N. Thompson. iour tlmcs and killed her and then killed himself. The Earl of Dnnrnvcn. having failed to substantiate the charges of fraud against the how lurk Ym ht club In connection with the recent ync 1t 11111.09 101111' 12111111 London. \ A controlling interest in the llo 'Journnl, 111111 of tho oldest 111.1Wspnpers in that city, has b11111 sold to a syndwnto of purchasers, of whom W. T). bolder and Stephen U’Menra, formerly editors of The Journal. are principals. The house enunniuco o'n naval "Hairs decided to repmt Invnl'alvly Senator ilnlo's resolution, which was adopted by the sen- nto, authorizing the secrciory of the navy to accept the ram Kainhdin, notwith- standing its failure to meet the speed rc- qnircmcnis. "I‘llled In n (”9111111111. Apnaxv, Dec. lid—By a. collision be. tween his suiky and nwngonon thoboule- vnnl here William Kenny. a well known real estate denier, was thrown out, his chest striking on a wheel of the wagon and his head on the ground. sustaining concussion of the brain nnda rlpin a lung from a broken rib. lie died before regaining consciousness. .' Amer-i Wheat For Australia. Loxnos. Alfic. lid—A Melbourne dis- patch to The ‘iinos says that a shipment of 1,000 tons of California wheat has ar- rived at Sydney. The stock of old Victorh an wheat, together with the orders already placed in- California, will cover the net deficiency for Australasia. \ Destructlve Fire at Portland. P11111111“), Ma. Dec. 30,—.“ a result of a fire Stephen iv Jones, wholesale and retail stationers, under the Fnimonth ho to! on Middle street, lose $40,000, with only 8100110 insurance. The Falmouth hotel is damaged to the extent of about $.00!)- One More Unfortunate. ATTLEBORO, Mass, Dee. 30.—The body of a stranger, about 40 years of age, with a bullet hole in the left shine! the head. was found in Grass swamp. Rehoboth, by hunters. It is probably a suicide. The hmlv we: lwmvwht lie"! for liantlfil‘llthD. building here, closed the windows and , wile, besides whom five children survive, on all mgnferlainmrnlsw Hoyt’s Opera 11011311. Wednesday, Jan.l l. Special limited engagement of the bterlmg Sun hrs-tee, MISS Lillian Kennedy! Supported by a Company of First Class Artists. Produced With All Special Scenery. Cnlsiuln lights and electrical effects car- ried especially for these productions. A Midnight Frolic A succession of beautiful stage features. Thrilling climaxes, songs and dances! A mirlhful presentation whose chief ingre- dientsarc llrllliancy, Vim and Sprighth- 11111111. Prices 35. 50nd 75 cents. Seats on sale at l‘iaisted‘ 11 and W'eed’ 11 drug stores. rm 1101111111111 011151111 HOUSE. One Week, Commencing Monday, December 30. PROF. JOHN REYNOLDS From London. England. '1‘“ E GRE."I‘I'IS'I‘ LIVIN G MESMERIST I Laughnbie, Mystical and Wonderfully exciting Entertainments, consisting of ex perimcnts in Animal Magnetism or men to! electricity. Persons coming voluntarilv frmn the ailtlll'llCl', if found susceptible, will be made to close their eyes without being nblctoopentl111111;ll1113 will be made to stnlnmer. form-tihcirtmmcs, laugh. dance and sing; their mlnnmrv motion will be cmnnletelv controlled. so they cannot stand or sit \\ :1111 r will changed to wine. coflee, etc Tin-3 will be shown the hills of Niagara. take a ride in a hallon and many other interesting illusions, Six Nights and Saturday Matinee. Commencing, .\l().\'l).-\ Y.I)ECE\IBERI 80 Admission, 25 and 350. Seats an sale at Tomlinson's andWeed's drug stores . HOVT’S THEATRE JUST ONE NIGHT. Friday, January 3rd. \Vhallen (\1 Mnrtell's Original l’rc- duction. South Before The War, AND PIGKANINNY BAND! The only show of its kind in existence. Absolutely unique without a rival. 50 People on the“ Stage I Watch for the Big Parade! HOYTSTHEATRE 'ffigfii‘} ’7 January 6. 3 The New Empire Theatre Success, Sowing the Wind By Sidney Grundy. All absorbing and of vital interest to all humanity. Theme.-—SEX AGAINST SEX. Seats may be roc'urcd at Plaisted's 12nd Weed's drug stor . I 92 Washington Street, that made; no New York stuff. Whole tons of Fresh ‘92) GO To. THE BIG XMAS. SALE AT MEAD’S, ‘ Hardware SEE SANTA CLAUS! Out-ealecoxnmences today and lasts one solid week. for aim-inch size, 4'; yards: for a 40- 1 Candy Canes and Baskets, Loads ofTOys. All pure} Made Candy from we to 80¢ per lb. Just come and see After all said and done, a fine, well-made, 3, stylish, well-fitting pair of shoes is as accept- able 11 CHRISTMAS PRESENT as anything you can think of. If there is any question as , to where the very best of its kind can be pur- chased, it’seasily answered—at. H.$.BROWN’$ 53 Wall street. A Dainty Gift. hmflmfiwmmim . Popular - Prices Holiday Goods HALE’S. l ,3_ ll . .311" away satisfied, lar business $8.00 “ $10.00 “ $12.00 “ it $15.00 sums. L .. ~m, ‘ r. N A 3 D V 14m. aawave Looxmo our 1"" "a .m. 'onowoe nu. econ-Lu "It'll“ The Christmas trade was a grand success. Everybody came to see us. Everybody went and we are Pleased and Grate- iul and heal t1ly thank you. Now to our regu- 'lhis week we shall continue our Great Clean-Out Sale of JACKETS AND FUR GARMENTS. WE SIIALL' TAKE 25c. Off Every Dollaron the Price of a Jacket or Cape! $5. 00 Jacket will cost you 33.7 5 “ $6.00 5‘ u it $750 if it it 89 00 u it (t 1 $12.00 As we never carry any garment over, this is agreat chance to get. 11 Jacket at a very Low Price. THE BOSTON STORE, Main and Wall Sts., Norwaik. A Happy N ew Year! There is noth such goods A a‘first-class st well prepared, you with the best the marketaffords, which we can do‘in up-tonatc Style. ing that will make you more happy than good living. Pure food and there is nothing that affords us more pleasure than to supply We are satisfied with the year that has passed and go forward into 1896 with fresh vigor and determination to impress upon the public more and more the benefit of using nothing but pure, unadulterated foods. We believe in the maxim, “The Best is None too Good," and you can depend upon it that our PRICES on Rli ALL RIGHT. We indeed thank our patrons for their liberal patronage and shall endeavor to deserve a continuance of same in the year that is before us and would extend a wideSpread invitation to all those who appreciate ore to give us their patronage. Telephone Call,,.I3-l2. CHARLES E. SEYMOUR, Leading Grocer. 33‘WASHINGTON STREET, NORWALK PATTERN WORKS c. 11. 1131111111111, Proprietor. Specialties. 1101s AND 111111.5' ' 111111111111: 1111 seven, an np-io-date machine at Low Price; also 3 CHILDREN’S VELOCIPEDES. lust the thing for a Christmas present for the little felt 11. Place your order now so as to have the wheel in lime to: Uhietmas. adju II 0 \V to gi Repairs for any 8.111s that's made _, , 6‘ Ball and Sea in at Our New Store, East End Bridgsfi 111219511 Taylor a Golden, IlsaIEstaleandlnsurancel humor-011 nun. ' ice for 11 am SO WASHINGTON STREET, «1in luaflu I‘ ‘ gummufi. chum“. South Moi-walk, . can", I “WT?“ at “a“ /‘ " ’ BEA L'Till‘l'l. 'l‘OY PICTURE BOOK to every purchaser of Tea or Coffee. 401: Teas, 251: lb. 50c Teas, 351: lb. 601: Tens, 451: II). 701: Teas, 531: lb. FREEIFREEIFREE! Picture Books for the Children. We have tried to make the parents happy during the past year by a system of Low Prices For Best Goods dgiug from our ever increasing business we feel that we have succeeded. But to make the children happy we will give on SATI'RllAY. DECEMBER 2151;, A Be sure ve us a call on Saturday, December 2131. Here are our prices on Ten and Codes: Best Ground Coffee. 251: lb. Maracaibo Codes, 291: lb. ” Best Java Coffee, .'lic lb. Best Mocha and Java Coffee, 331: lb. Maud S. Flour, $4 per bbl. 2| lbs. Granulated Sugar, $l. THE IIIWYIIIIII IlIIIlIlEIIY fill 38 lain Street. Norwalk. Donovan Building, South Norwalk.