today promise- ' . - it routines to be fair . I followed by light Irain Low tide 10:00 . ”at to the Selectmen. tattoo of "Taxpayer," .in The Sentinel's Bowayton ing that 01.000 was he. , ' .on the Bell Island bridge. .11.!00 was appropriated for seems to us, in view of the dirtiest reflection on the select- liy inquiry we find that it would ‘ .mto repair the old bridge .and an additional 900 next farther repairs. Ithasbeen de- some time that the ledge Bulimia street be graded. This ”Mover $300. The select- mthisrequest, and to make of a permanent charac- .. - to combine the bridge and majob. Byso doing they do altogether with 100 feet of the and by shortening this structure great deal of future expense of “ink. when “Taxpayer" takes his intooousideration. and com- theadvantagos that will no- theme by the larger expendi- wlll be convinced that the _ . have acted wisely. Ewart ”Tire—let}: latest person to tix the exact tires ’ endof all things is not a long crank or a wild eyed preacher. Won astronomer. Profcswr J. bury. chronologist of the Brit- .. logical and Astronomical as. and its chief calculator of . Indiransita Hchasapparently ‘ theology and his astronomical mined together in his mind and pied to make them harmonize. hundreds of good men have ”debaters. fishy says he finds from his cal- ‘ that Bible time is exact plun- tlirne. therefore more to be relied 4 the calendar. Tho period ie- ' toll! Scripture prophecy as a is "0 years. Calculating on of Bible [a-riods. Dimbleby j. immediately in the future we . the bellowing events: 1th.. billet downfall and ruin of ’ in September of this year. we shall go on much the " filth title .43 am - Crooks and rivers flowing into the Ohio ' river from Pittsburg to its month are - sometimes with bloating calves and follows: First. there comes generally tremendous rains in the Ohio valley. swollen and hurry their contents into the usually sluggish yellow stream. It becomes a swift. devouring torrent. It risesandlashes its banks infnry. It overflows and its muddy current eats into riverside homes. whose inhabitants flee for their lives to the hills. Barns. sheep inside and chickens crowing upon their ridgepolcs, are whirled; down stream. Frame houses with thefnrni- rum still within them go by. haystacks and flatbonts. cribs with corn gleaming yellow inside, strings of fence paling and saw legs flash past upon the angry stream. to be. towed in by wreckers be- low or to go on out into the unknown upon the‘Gr’il! of Mexico. Meantime another deluge of rain has come and soaked and gorged all the earth in the Illinois, upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. These rivers car- ry the great waters southward. They meet and mingle at Cairo. Just at this point the awful rains set in again. this time in the lower Mississippi region. From western Texas. from Missouri, from louisiena, from the regions drain- cd by the Sunflower and Yazoothe swol- len creeks and rivers pour their con- tents into the channel of the maddened Father of Waters. The inhabitants of towns along the Mississippi begin to be anxious. Along the Mississippi are 1,300 miles of cmbanlrmcnts. built to keep the river out of people’s homes and off their plantations. The embankmch run southward from Cairo. They are in runny places 12 feel: high. the people’s houses being at ordinary high water be- low thc surface of the river. As a state- ment of cold fact it may he observed that there will be no absolute safety for our population living along the lower Mississippi till these frightful innndw tions shall have scattered rand, earth and sediment over the lowlands sufficient to raise them above the danger line. How long that will require geologists perhaps can calculate. But what would you? The lands be- hind thc Mississippi danger line are as fertile as any this earth afiords. Hole are the great cotton. sugar and rice plantations. In the value of its farm products to the acre Louisiana is richer than any other state in the Union. And then must live and support their fami» lies and toil. rejoice and sober. and work out their destinies. All eyes. all hearts are fixed alter- nately on the pouring skies and the l Mississippi cmbankments. Along the shore towns relays of men begin to work night and day to strengthen the levees. Timbers, loads of earth. stones and ' sand bags are keypad agaiutone another , to keep the wall d water out. Still it ‘ rains. and the danger grows Then no . man leaves the lavas. All who can dig 5 and shovel work frantically. with pale 3 face and set lips and few words. During ; the pursuit flood season men at Green- '5 ville worked without food or sleep for , » more than 24 hours. Only those who have seen the result ‘ of a crevasse know the desolation it‘ leaves in its track. Like acloudburst L the waters pour over homes and fertile ticlds. Thousands of domestic animals are drowned. millions of dollars‘ wm'lli . of crops are destroycd. The river in the ‘ noighborhoml of these breaks is some i limos 00 miles wide. Wlicro inland vil lanes are upon elevated ground wild ' ironic loses its four of man and door? and other animals. driven by hunger; and by term (I the unknown. flee to i the habitation: of man for ncfugc, in- ' stead of way tram them. l in times lih‘this men are sometimes it new day. 1898. That day the moud «inning bclicvcd ans and dcvoutly looked h in blew Tcstsrncnt times. judgment will take plum. and d Christ unearth will begin, in a spiritual sense. for there no more need of not some. “tile will give place to Jew. laws will be watered to power. then. if the prophecy prove a chance iopayit oi! on Ger- ihs our of Bosnia. Happily “Men have always treated like other people. so we shall season to dread firelr reign. 2mm limb—in Willi. that llsnulntn will train. He says s.. It! calls "The. New Era. " . stupendous industrial nu- ‘that is today growing under man is the great Transat- ' . of Russia. Its cost when I. .300.000.000. its totttl mantles. ltwillbscomplsted pare. The wmtmrpiarorlhs Wit the grain growing m and is already finished. m Warmest of Asiatic , is mpetitlcn with that Thedashdaysoi American . an over. .. blustery in his book of mint. . crowd and lose their humanity in their 1 awful dread of what may happen. The lilarkcst chapter in the history of those 'Mississippi overflows "words that men have traveled a distance of MI to 100 l ‘iuilos northward from their own hnthos l ‘aud with iiiindish calculation deliberate. : 'ly cut the issues. that the river might fmcrwllclm the people north. so as to 'savo themselves. it would be interesting to know what . would happen if even one European; nation. say England or France. would ' lmragcously announce that she would have nothing more to do with the in- iquitous blookading of Crete and than .quictly withdraw her best from tho shameful business of holding back the hands of Christians. What would the othct'pow'cfl do? Would not first one. than another. softly mcsit out outlier "roses and Turkey settle their own at- fair? Or. if not that, certainly there wouldbo a apathy dismition of the question. with animation to (laws in some shape for Crete. W In the Mill «sigma lawsuits-cits shunts mrmaiimn for its millionaire members. There is only one man in the delegation who is not wealthy. and he shes arm will , .- lcrlcsl account at the town at Nerwalk lines the beginning. with special ratesh wars to the assets at one" recent years. l'ho town of today. also, will be fully ascribed and illustrated; its govern. asst and public buildings; its institu- rises. its varied interests and its promi- sent chicane—everything which consti- tutes an auntie! factor will be found between itscovsrs. The work launder- Iskanbyscorpsof writers well equip red for the service. who guarauus that thegrsatest csrewill bended toinsurs omplcteness and accuracy. In answer to inquiries on the subject. the Sentinel wishes to state where it is lesired toillustratc biographical topics care fully than had been provided for. be cost of the extra illustration must be cold for by those interested in the sub- sets treated. Beyomi each charge and :bat for copies of the book. there will be .bsolutsly no expense to an yono. The book will be a handsome classic and will be produced with the best of ii- lustrations. paper, press work and bind- ng. and no expense will be spend to cake it a creditable exposition of all the taried interests of this community. a worthy memorial of The Sentinel. and a Valuable reference book for every library, ahllc and private. We desire to further state that The leotinel’a ”History of the Town of toawaik” has no connection with any that historical publication now beta; emptied in Fairfleld county. To Record Ilcycls Isles. In the Senate the judiciary commit teo sported favorably the bill making iv 'bligatory for bicycle dealers to record ueir sales of bicycles on the installment plan in the town clerk's allies in the be towns where the vendor lives. A umber of horsemen appeared before the ornmittce and asked that bicycles be so «corded if horses were. Senator Mari- :old opposed the passage of the bill. He illd that nobody wanted such an act on be statute books except some horsemen. .s was opposed by all the bicycle dealers ad all persons who bought wheels. It could materially decrease the rules of oicycles. he thought. as a number of was Would object to going on record is buying wheels on the installment Jinn. He thought it a useless law. The all was tabled for the present. Literary Rates. Harper's Weekly of April 24th will rave. in addition to its usual features, a fully illustrated supplement devoted to a review of the present crisis in Greece. by Prof. .1. R S. Sterett. and tone article on the American School for Classical Studies at Athens. casinos. ' Miss Lihhie Tristram. who has been at [sea Angles. California. through the winter, is expected home next month. Mrs. Richu-d H. Boylston, of Maple lvenne. who has been quite sick of in- fluenza. is slightly improved. Contractor Mather has I“. E book- wood‘s house ready for the painters. Mrs. Cora Neuer and daughter. who have been spendin the winter in New York. are at S. C. orton's residence for the summer. Captain Frank ll. Stevens. of the steamer Kate C Stevens. took over 3,000 bushels of seed oysters to Glenwood, L. 1. last week. and 1.600 bushels, yesterday. Joseph Guard. of New York. has pur- chased the barber shop of George Blat- ter. in Main street. The latter'has moved to Chicago. Prepayment oi Debentures. lballddlaass lacking Company Of lilddlctnquLmnH will pay lip-in prewa- iatlin at lhcirhmklnu house the «Iclwntums . rice Numbera'nt, w mm maul stints-v each. maturing lasztJune let and Jr ‘. N 1st. rm. respective ’ . 0“] Hi ‘1‘ Road The Gentlnoll C while" ' 28 Wall itrest. Homaik. '- ~— est-e Ready PAINTS ..... $l Per Gallon 1 Fishing, Tackle! most complete stock. csrsEEii—‘ BlGVOLES, While they last tag to 830. Speak early if \ou want one. W Bulldora' Hardware ll Full Stock. ELEGIRIGM. SUPPLIES” Bicycle and General Repairing! WIRE AILS. zlo Per Lb. Fox Cycle and HardwareCo. No ISO WAQHINOTON '1’. Sign of the Silver Padlock. Dr. F'. Schavolr, orricr. 5. I. Garner Washls on and fraukl n Streets. Wednesdays and Sat urdaysxe to s p. m. PRACTICE LIMITED 0 DISEASES 07 FOB . obesity ”‘4" ~‘ .. DISCOVERED OUR DESIGNS in all new and unique kaleidoscopic ef— ects. in shape and color, is what the la- dies of South Not-walk have done. and will never be happy till they see them at on their walls for anew spring dress. autifnl colors. ti ta and shades and rich effects will be onnd in our stark of wall papers. and at such low prices you cannot afford to leave the old soiled paper on. Painters‘ Supplies. ' Artist's Materials. Art Goods. Pictures. Pictures Framed to Urdrr. Painting. Paper Hanging. [narrating and Sign Palatine. DECKER. 7|! Washington Street. South Norwslk. AUCTiON OF JAPANESE GOOD. 1 'l'nuight. PORCELAINS. SCREENS, Useful and Ornamental lllll'rll'i- lltlLll titlilllb'. Sale at i p. In.. ,. 1t ..sss READ. . . . 'I'Hl WAN? OOLUHN laser-en sane. prices. ladies’ NEW GLOVES. Buy early and avoid the rush of Sator- day night. 100 dozen ladisa’ kid gloves in tans. 4 modes. champagne, ls. white and. black. with black egg-cider“ backs.»‘ every pair fully warranted. and worth not less than 81.25, exceptionally blgr value,perpalr.tl. EASTER PERFUMES. From the labaratories of W. H. Brown 39c an ounce. bottles free. VEILINGS. styles, all new at, per yard. 250. BICYCLE SUITS. Separate bicycle skirt. in tons and stastHB. _ ’ Fronville bicycle suit. This is a pat.- the wheel. tans and greys, $9.08. made in scotch plaids. fancies and plain i colors, very new and stylish. each. 50c. . , . 100 dozen boys’ and misses'Windsors. in t Chaim"! Jackets. 3 l0 5 ”“1 red hematitched ends, made extra long. and .and “"1: 93°- - i best quality silks, plain and fancy, ! worth 300.. special value. 25c. } and inspect the finest display of spring The largest assortment.best styles.‘ jackets and capes. ladies’ and misses’ highest grades and lowest prices. to tune and separate skirts. ladies' bicycle i' suits and separate skirts ever shown in Connecticut oswsur. cons. New Dress Goods and Trimmings. Tbs Stylish Jackets. Suits and Skirts. German and English Hosiery. ' Ribbons, laces and Handkerchiefs. Royalties in Ian’s and Women's Heck- wear. Belts. Porto msry. Etc. EASTER NECKWEAR. co dozen men's all silk scarfs.in locks, 5 -in-hands. Imperials and band bows, f. very attractive. each 25c. . Ladies’ silk and satin stock neck scarfsj Ladies” leather belts in tans. olives.f & Bro. Baltimore; they are famed m".- 006% greens and browns, with; throughout the country, all odors in bulk - bus- 10 match, each 25c. 3 VISIT OUR GREAT CLOAK DE-' PARTMENT. : 4‘ Black cloth capes, fell swoop. 81.25. Illack brocaded silk capes. trimmed with ribbon. jet and lace. silk lined.:l.75. . Black faille silk capes. with clnifon ant suit. bloomers and skirt combined, collar. waiteau back. only .5. .5. making a sensible and modest dress for l Ill.ack50 grenadine capes, chiffon col- 9 Long cassimere coats. 98¢. l at, 7. . ‘ With every 25c purchase at our store, this week, you receive a coupon which entitles you to a chance on a lady’s or gentleman's bicycle to be drawn Easter Saturday night, April 17th,at IO o'clock. Prices that lflk lined. 39.75. COFFEE! Smell it and desire. naraliitn 7:. Connecticut’s Greatest Store! . EAS T E R s A“ E A complete and interesting collection of high; class merchandise at popular prices. teach apprsctical lesson in economy and demonstrate more clearly and fully that first-class dry goods can be bought etufirst-class reliable store at reasonable Covert jackets. 82.49. Black broadcloth jackets, '2 98. Clay diagonal. made with by front. .5 50. . Fine imported covertjackets. ell fancy Children's jackets, 4 to 12 years. tans - only. $1.50. ' Children’s jackets. 4 to 12 years. fan- cy mixtures, tans. coverts. navy and cadet blue. 8'2 00 to 07.50. Ladies‘ suits made of all wool, check skirt. with covert blazer to matchdla ‘l ~Ladios’ navy and black serge suits. . new suite, sizes 14 to is. in combi- nation. plain and checks. etsime. surges. etc. 85 98 to .18 50. ' Lndies’ whipcord suits, in older green. lined with silk. $20. iINFA‘NTS’ WHITE SPRING owsns ; Long henriettn coats, $1 25 to 03.75 The ‘Norwalk Boston Store, COR. "All AND WILL STREETS, NORWALK. CT, Four Easter Thoughts! I Drink it and sigh. MOREA RAVI Till IF YOU WANT ALL E003! J No need to date ours; you U get the date with the flavor. Newwiresh. i NO - - - - - - F CHANGES! o No seeds in ours; blood orang~ U 1" cs. Fancy if you like that kind. R W NEW GOODS! or the lunch baskets. All picnics made a success if sand- ich tillers come from our stor THE saws CHARLES E. SEYMOUR, Leading Grocer, 3! West Washington Street. south Harwell. ct. HELLO 3&2 is the sale Marat in it. roan-r OURSPRIHll olommé is meeting with decided success. Style, lit and prices—well worth your inspection. We also make to order Clothing of superior work- manship. Full line of Furnishing Goods. The W.A.BENEDIGT 00. So. Homsik. Gena. Mina inane. pet quart. Quaker canvlako llour. Hhreddsd wheat Mscuit. pkg. b‘iskcd rice. pkg. If Money is He Object to You! l’sttiichn‘s broukfsst first. asthmatic Donovan Building. Evening Sentinel Left at Your House You need not patronize our establishment. class groceric ay be bought at other stores besides ours. Regular. . . . . We are aware oi the (act that first- llut you will find it a very dillicult lll ler to duplicate our values anywhere else. A few examples will give you an idchxpi what we mean, but you ought to sample the goods to thoroughly appreciate them. no .5 lbs ginger snaps. " lemon cakes. 1 cans Mouton. :l vans baked loans, 7 lbs starch. i c l file I "all: MW...W.W m»— - . ._ M... 2.3:; the 'lts' can "too new YORK once—”Em co. Hagar cured shoulders. per lb. so 3 lb pail cot tolsne. 'lbc liost Creamery llllitl'l'. 222v lhzblhs. Oi ‘hl lbs grannilatsd sugar. .1 Mom! 8 than (lilo bug: per lvbl. ' ti 00 South Nor-walls. II IN” 37 "All ITIEIT. NORWALK.
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