mom. 0.5"...
'llommedleu. or East
the». a sick with the
at...
m. of VanZaudt are-
he been seriously ill. is re-
p
has been born to hit. and
) Abendroth. oi‘ Washing-
, a! flaw York, is visiting
lire. Merrie Epstein. of Fort
WE. Benedict returned to
Meal seminary, Madison,
7n '
D. Ferris. of Riverside ave-
emlom by John H. Moueell,
' ‘f m» grocer.
“urban is decorating and re-
, the insurance building in South
w. South Norwalk.
:‘Lohgltreot, night operator at the
' . depot in South Norwalk.
. the day in New York.
of the late Oliver W. Weed.
V ._ Advent prayer meeting will be
WW night with Mr. and Mrs.
.38 Wilcox, West street, South Nor-
and Mn. William Allen and lit-
«ddnghter. of Taylor avenue, were the
_ , of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brown,
anZIndt avenue, yesterday.
Yesterday was another Sabbath day of
”victory at the East Avenue Metho-
“Episcopal church. In the morning
. John Cromlish preached an able
oil-noon on the subject of Jonah. The
evening service opened with a delight-
, bellhour of song. The chorus of
j arty voices was led by the organ, comet
' ”(like Violin. Mr. Leonard, the cele-
hated lay evangelist from New York
iditylled m prayer, after which Rev. A.
Smith preached like a cyclone from
‘1 be. text, “What went ye out into the
wilderness to see? A reed shaken with
the winds ” After the sermon the four
engineere with the ten other men recent-
I! converted, who eat together on the
W, gave in their ringing testimo-
nie- tothe power of God to save. The
poster gave the invitation and four
adults came to the altar for the first
timo. The revival services will continue
every night this week. Tenight the
ohm is requested to meet at 7 o’clock
for rehearsal.
A Ball Over Her Eye.
.v fire. A. Bturges, of East avenue, was
Ms William Bette’ grocery store in
einketreet, Norwalk, Saturday after-
.. , «, mompanied by a little girl, when
1le over the child, who stopped sud-
, to look at a box on the sidewalk.
W heavily on the walk and sus-
a gash over her left eye. She
”died up by William Powell. em-
, w Raymond do Son, and assisted
“‘ dbl! A. Rigge’ pharmacy. where
. Ordered lo Leave Town.
VA ehabbily dressed man, acting
“ evangely and talking incoherently to
people on the streets of NOTWitlk, Satur-
till all“. was ordered by Captain of
- Police Donn to leave towu under penalty
“’30! arrest. The man went down West
5”avenue in double-quick time. He was
1. allowed by Chief of Police Bradley, but
”II lie behaved himself he was not arrest-
ted.
Favorable Reports for Harbor Liable.
The House committee on commerce
Handmade favorable reports on bills op-
roprlatlng 060,000 for a light and fog
lignaletation on Green's Ledge, Nor-
wulkhai'bor: $2,500 for alight on Long
Mb Day Beacon, Norwulk harbor.
"Dolor lighted beacons at Round
, Fitch's Point, White Rock reef
( Greasy Hammock, Norwalk harbor.
, solid "WILTON.“
batik. Hutchinson preached in the
loath Wilton Methodist Episcopal
.yeoterday.
Indies' Aid society will meet at
lflayer meeting will be held at the
of Seymour Austin, .Wedneedny
All are invited.
coourr news.”
L levee volumes of testimony
, ”included 4,400 pages and
~ It was one of the long-
Mel club will hold
ideologulonuoryee.
-. in the mood
‘ to the Minn a! main; hoodlum: orie-
vot night ‘ uolly net-motored.
1 Spencer rein the loudest Hell.
eel! instead of with theta-loud you angled
to meet. but no Englishmen could ever be 1
”poem to understand the social condi-
tions under which a lady stands while the '
gentlemen nit- dowa. and the former is
told how old she looks as a pleasant com-
pliment. And yet it lotbeesoud a bow
dred other peculiarities that make Chine
famous. . V
The featureof Chinese character which A
roost impresses a foreigner loit- repceo. “
The trading and laboring chases work in-
oseeontly its to to hours a day, seven days
I week—there is no Sabbath—but it is all,
done in a calm, methodical way, without
the slightest bustle or restlessness. The
Chinese are never in a hurry, and the
great speed of a railway in naturally ah-
herrent to a people for centuries scone»
tamed to the slow pace of a sedan chair or
a wheelbarrow. . ‘
Except in the immediate neighborhood
of the European settlements there appear
to be no longer any country roads. The
needs of the population made roads seem a
waste of land that could be utilized for the
cultivation of cotton and rice, and lathe
parts I visited there was nothing but
wheelbarrow tracks to connect one village
with another. The rivers, the Grand canal
and the creeks. supply all the means of
communication and trellis with the late-
rlor, but life in the barges and jack: on
these waterways affords only another pic-
ture of the repose which distinguishes
China. Propelled puntwlse against the
current or floating lazily with the stream,
if not blocked for hours by low water or
obstructions, thousands of junks of every
dimension may be seen day by day, the
boatmcn and their families on board bap-
pily ignorant of time tables or dates of ar-
rival.
Outsido the able and important mercan-
tile community thc people seem to have as
vague ideas of the division of time as they
have of fractions and decimals. A Chinese
who has a special appointment with you at
ll thinks itisalwaysll till it's 12. Speak~
ing of fractions, a Chinese in the diplo-
matic service once asked me to explain the
sixteenth of a mile. Ho uuderetood half a
mile and a quarter of a mile, but it took
me some time to explain an eighth, and
after 20 nilnutes’ dissertation on the pro-
portions of u sixteenth be politely ex pressed
his belief that I was right, but that it
would have to be expressed in some other
way.
Glancing rapidly at other features of the
Chinese character, let us take the question
of integrity. There are thievedlu China
as elsewhere, but as the whole system of
administration is openly based upon a free
system of fees which we should stigmatize
as bribery and ccrruptlon~n sysmm per-
vading all quarters, from the tsung li
mama and vice regal palaces to the bum-
blest ofllce in u tuotai’s ynmon—it would
be unfair to contrast our notions of bone
net: with those of the Celestial empire.
1' evcrthcless in their own way the Celes-
tials are scrupulpusly honest. A Chinese
merchant will move heaven and earth to
swindle you in a commercial transaction,
but once the bargain is concluded and his
word had been passed you may rely upon
it as you would upon the signature of
Baron Rothschild. There is a general con-
sensus of opinion among European traders
as to the absolute integrity of the Chinese
from the moment a contract is concluded.
Take a lower grade of the population. I
Deleollre Foundation course I Shut Down.
The Norwalk Mills company found it
necessary to shut down its factory. Sat
urday. for an indefinite period in order
to make repairs to the foundation of the
water wheel. A defect was found in
the wall and it was deemed advisable to
make repairs before it grew to larger
proportions, which would mean a more
lengthy shutdown. It was said at the
mill, this morning, that it would prob-
ably require one wcek to make th
repairs. "
Trolley Oar Signal ler Monroe Street.
The Norwulk Street Railway company
will erect an electric transparency, (or-
ty inches square, on a high pole at the
end of the line in Monroe street, facing
the Consolidated railroad stations. 11
.5 intended to inform peOplo who alight
from trains at the depots 0f the destina-
tion of the trolley cars. A red light
yillsignily cars for Winnipauk; green
.ight, for Newtown avenue, and a white
ight, for cars bound for Norwaik only.
Dverllowlng Wllll Bicycle Dealers.
Editorof the Sentinel: South Norwalk.
with approximately 0,000 inhabitants,
boasts of seven bicycle dealers having
stores, and all the accessories of the busi~
uses (all open or about to be ), besides
numerous small dealers or curbstoue
brokers; whereas Cleveland, Ohio, with
a population of 275,000 has only six legi-
timate bicycle dealers. Would it not be
“wise for prospective dealers in “bikes"
to follow Horace Greeley‘s advice and
migrate? “Binisr.”
——Caudy made fresh every day, low
prices. Lane‘s.
Do a Trump '0 Florida.
Charles Stone lcft Norwalk today on
a "trump" to Florida, where he. expects
to secure employment. Mr. Stone. who
is about twentyvthree years of age, was
formerly employed by Bette or Farriug-
toll, and has the reputation of being
trustworthy, hard-working young man
Killed at Sound Beach.
A trump was killed at Sound Beach,
have often marveled to see large quantities yesterday afternoon, by an eastbound
of bar silver whwlcd, open to the public ”4""
gaze, through the streets of Shanghai by . as...“
unordiuary coolycntircly unoscortcd. Chl- ,, , . . . ,
nose domestic servants are apt topilfur [)Ib(mllgglz‘)1F,,§,(,iyn,‘,:‘\,\l‘j‘j“EUPBOBAPE
food from the kitchen and even trifling ur- 1mm“ ..r omit. \l'. Whml. the in” Nnx'wulk,
ticlos from the dwelling rooms, but old in gold ill‘ll‘li‘l-‘lt‘t’l'ilr‘i‘d? . . ' . -
European residents lcuve jewelry, bank 1"” "”‘h'f”"h’mh'm'"DMW""MW
Walk lmtll llmitml and allowed six months
notes and silver dollars broadcast about fr...“”Wm.-jmmutyurihn 1't‘mlllors “r sum
their apartments. And when! have ex- ti‘llllt‘itiitlYllllllll llll‘ll' vision tlilo.wtilunwnt.
- ‘ . " lnfiy‘ \v in not: not in prom-n! H‘ll‘ hvmdlmx
pressed hut-DH“ at such carelessnesg’ “my mijwrly ullvslmlm‘ilhln «hill linw. will lm «in-
lmvo assured me that they are never rob- lmrml u ,-,..-.,v.\,4v. All )wl‘vm-i imlnliwi to
bed. My own personal experience compels Hui-lminivan»rt'ujiloslmltn llllllil' inmmlhllo
me also to bear testimony to the absolute WWW” "'
EDWARD 1" SMITH.
trustworthiness of Chinese servants. ISABEL Slll'l‘ll.
‘ HALF
Allminiel rutr rs
Hawaii.
There are many signs indicating that ~
immodlntelynfeer the inauguration of Mr.
McKinley as president 0! the United States
another attempt will he made to effect in
hot haste the annexation cl tho Hawaiian
islands to this republic. In anticipation of
this attempt, it will be wall for the Ameri-
can people to consider calmly and soberly
how their interests would be affected by
the consummation of this scheme. Let us
assume, for the sake of argument, that we
can have the Hawaiian lslundsns a part of
this Union if we want them, and that we
can get them without any serious opposi-
tion on the part of any one of the great
powers of the world. The question is
whether we should take them under these
circumstances. What will follow if we do?
The annexation of the Hawaiian islands
would in u very important respect change
our position in the World. So for ourpos-
sessions have all been substantially conti-
nental. Owing to our abundant resources
in men and wealth, mi limislon of our tor-
ritory by any foreign powernrcomhluutiou
of powers is so hopeless that We may 00n-
sidcr otirsclvus virtually unussuilnblc In
our continental stronghold. We have al-
ways been proud of the advantage we bud
over other nations in uomllng onlyu small
standing army and nmy for our defense.
The Hawaiian lsla rule are 2.000 miles dis-
tant from our Pacific coast. if we annex
them, they will be part of the terrltory of
the United States, and in case of an em-
brollmcnt with any foreign power will
have to be defended no such. This will re-
quire not only largo and costly fortliloa-
tlons and strong gurrlsons on the islands
themselves, but also, to maintain them and
our comnmnlcatlon with them, very much
larger naval and military establishments
than we now have. In other words, we
shall have added to our permissions a very
vulnerable point, which will to a great ex-
tent deprive no of the most valuable prlvb
logo of being substantially secure without
a big and costly standing armament.—
llorper's Weekly.
1H ‘2'! ll
FRED’K'.,W'_RQGERS'
Fur capes from $4.24 and upwards.
will be sold from 89c and up.
A Crusade 01 Courtesy.
William W. Clay of Chicago has started
a crusade of courtesy by issuing the lol-
lowing circular: "The cooperatlon of the
men of Chicago is earnestly solicited la a
crusade of courtesy. The tendency of men
and boys to retain seats in public convey-
ances whilewmnou and girls are compelled
to stand lo growing to such an extent that
even the presence of elderly and feeble
women is gradually being ignored. It is
believed that the attention of the average
men need only he called to this state of of-
fair- to impel his old in eradicating this
growing and humiliating evil. It in also
believed that due courtesy shown to woma
on in this respect, regardless of age or per-
sonellty, will be elevating in lteei'loot upon
men la. launder channels than more street
not conduct.”
Eflects.
kcrchicf cases, etc.
infants' and children's caps and coats at reduced prices.
«31?- -‘ cl" :3.
it!
THE mourn
cons.
Hall the old prices on Dress
Fabrlcecooe. ALL the coal tar
skirt making gone, if you buy the
materials here. We have told you
how and what we will do, have shown
you samples of the free making. and
now we'd like to have you ask your
acquaintances who have tried our
offer what they think of it. As far as
we have been able to learn it Is one
of the biggest and best hits of the
season. ‘
Rubber Water Bags—qu. for 33
cents, usually 75 cents-3qt. for 39
cents. usually $1.00. They are all
FlRSTS and we think so well of
them that we have had our name
stamped on each one as a guarantee
that they are right.
of doing such a thing’unless we were
sure.
Remnants in Dress Trimmings—
gimp and laces—that have been
brought to light through our annual
inventory process and are now on one
of the bargain centre tables, main
floor. Good chances.
Standard Designer, Magazine.
Handy Catalogue and Fashion Sheets
for February are here. As full of
womanly information as ever.
Only a few left of those 450. Un-
dershirts for 29 cents. We mention
them again because it is worth re«
peeling and maybe you didn't see it
the last time. Sometimes we think
it would be better to let a good item
like this stand two or three days at a
time.
Men's fleece-lined Shirts and
Drawers. regular 850. quality. for 50
cents. '
Ladies' ribbed Vests and Pants.
extra quality. for 25 cents each.
Ladies’ Shirt Welsts, for 50 cents.
Although they are worth double that
price we have put them in with the
other January markdowns.
Black Sateen. warranted not to
crock or fade—just what we say of
all our black sateens. for they are
FAST DYE. But we are roaming
away from, the regular prices fora
Goon. for 100, yd.
I60. QUALITY for lZlc.
FRENCH GRADE. for l7c.
THE D. M. READ CO.
AGreat Reduction
lN
SKATES
l9 Main St, Norwalk.
GOLDBERG’S
N. Y. Millinery ParIOrs!
FURS! FURSl! FURS!!
A full and complete line in all kinds of furs.
The con i
A Full Line of Feather Boas!
A full and complete line in Holiday Goods, in Silver and Gilt Metal
Silver frames from 240 and up, jewel cases, ink stands, calendars, hand-
We have also put on sale a large assortment of trimmed hats, from
$1.39 to $5.00; former prices, $2.24 to 010. ,
lists will be trimmed during the month of December Free of
charge, when materials are bought at our establishment.
Iowa to the latest design made Free of Charge.
ceinssse’s
NEW YORK
MILLINERY PARLONS
I: w." “not.
OPP. unaware: H078
Wouldn't think.
uDRVfidGDB
‘ Del-roan:
Oloeks at Half Price.
TRISTRAMa HYATT,
cum: moors _.
ornaments. career. '
In order to close out‘our stock of cloaks we will sell them for three days, SATURDAY
MONDAY and TUESDAY, AN UARY 16, 18 and 19, at one-half of the former price.
In‘this lot are some of the best garmentts we have
had this season. This is ac oppor.
tunity that anyone in want of an outside garment of any kind cannot aflord to miss.
3 6.00 black beaver cloth jackets for 83.00.
7.00 Cheviot cloth jackets, velvet collar, 83.50.
8.00 beaver cloth jackets, trimmcdwilh braid, $4.00.
10.00 kerscy cloth jackets, 85.00.
15.00 kcrscy cloth jackets, $7.50.
16.00 caterpillar cloth jackets, 88.00
25.00 Melton cloth jackets. silk lined, 812.50.
25 c o Melton cloth jackets, fancy silk lined, $12.50.
25.00 Mellon cloth jackets, trimmed with fine braid,
10.00 Irish frieze jackets, velvet collar, $5.00.
12.00 dark green kersey jacket,,86.oo.
15 go tau kcrscy jacket, strap sromjyso
Fur Capes and Collarettes.
[2.50.
25 per cent. discount on all for capes and collarctics during this sale
A
TRISTRAM & HYATT,
Eig thkruhtshleofllosiery
At Scofield & Hoyt’sl
Don't believe that everything co
Norwalk, Connecticut
Gazette B’l'd’g.
mes to him wln waits, for it. only
comes to him who pushes; don't talk much, for doing is better.
We have just received 40 dozen children's rib hose, guaranteed last
black, from 6 t1) 9 inches, formerly
during this sale we sell for 100 per
25 dozen gene's half hose, ioc; 3
lar made llrrmsdmf tlyc, the best
The {\m-vskcg apron checks, 51: per yard, 22x50 inch.
sold 2:12 1-20, or two pairs for 25c;
pair, 3 pairs for 250.
pair for 25c. 50 dozen ladies’ regu-
cvcr shown, 3 pair for 25¢.
Bath towels,
150 each. TWO part cotton top mattresses, $2.25. Best 40 pound South
America hair mattrw 5. $16.00.
lz'nlaunrlercd shirts. from TS to 16 1 2 inches, 250.
These grinds are all in stock and can be seen. During the next 30
days we shall give a special discount to all purchasers of carpets at
both stores.
.\ cash purchase of 50:: will entitle each person to a guess on the near-
est number of beans in the jar, to be counted March 6, 1897, a hand-
some upholstered chair given to the one guessing the nearest number.
if two persons guess the nearest number the chair will be given to the
first one.
98 WASHINGTON 51., :
So. Norwelk.
CLUB BUILDING
Norwalk.
A SAFE FOR SALE CHEAP.
Tryon Has the Stamps! ‘Vhfig‘fifggnrs
Rubbeertampsl
Air Cushion, or anything in the rublwr stump line and their supplies, made by the National Seal
and Stamp Works, Baltimore, Md. New to my patrons
in this line: Don’t wait until I see you
perSnnally, if you have anything in this line you‘re thinking about purchasing; drop a few lines by
mail to me, stating your wants and they will have immediate attention.
articles in the METAL LIN 'I, such :is Metallic Pattern
Brass and Nickel Signs.
Made to order and placed in plmition; any style orndeeign
hers, door plates. German silver key checks or umbrella
flremen's badges, etc.
Brass Stencils,
This line of goods made to order in a short space of time,
paste and brushes for applying some.
Seals.......
{at ('11 liter. 1w lTA or, LODGE or couroaarmx,
class.
Stencil Dies . .
Also in continuation.
Letters and Figures.
a patron may wish for, and house num-
platcs, stamped with name and address,
any size lettering desired, and also stencil
work and designs guaranteed tobe first-
Oast or formal, English hand made steel «lies; one for cutting Pill)“r llBDCilb‘. and others for cutting
lanes. Steel stamps made up with any wording and also alphabets.
Improved Burning Brands,
For branding anything; the hrsnrlslmvcmovablcletters. Prices will be right and goods 0.1g
in anything in my line.
JOHN TRYON, Agent
Let me hear from you.
P.O.Box X,So
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BEST . . .
. . . VALUE!
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r dance 35 Riverside Ave.E.N’w’lk
.Norwalk,and Real-
and
LOWEST
. . .‘PRICE!
THEY ARE ALL SMILES l
Because they wear our easy fitting, comfortable Clothing. All our customers feel this
way. TRADE with us and you will FEEL THE SAME l
Wchavc now in stock
WINTER CLOT
The lost
Complete
Line of
Ever Shown
no
This City!
HlNG
By trading with us you will always get the best with prices guaranteed.
FRANCIS 8: GO.
I. WASHINGTON ITRK
touch Nor-walls. ‘1
Norwalk Chronicler