lithas the approval oi the
at the country. and time
'lleve. duosstrats its wis-
”of Cuban question is yet
the realm of diplomacy. and not
at the disposal oi the United
.. courts of the two nations
moaned. which courts were,
. conducted impartially and
with a view to getting at the
lathe laiue case. have reached
so opposite, that it is roason~
”elude that one or the other
last fully investigated or been in
‘ , by prejudice or self—interest.
, a case the inir and honorable
«is that disinterested parties
he an investigation, and this
an international court—moi oi
‘ I—ior ii the blame can be
"pm upon Spain the only set-
that this nation should agree
in [all reparation oi the calamity
, have been avoided by due dili-
‘ on the part oi Spain. and as a
‘ m for war ii that nation is direct-
.ty Wide. Until these points are
7 mvely settled calm judgment
uhoeld prevail.
The silence oi the report oi our
7 hoard regarding responsibility suggests
' that was a doubt in the minds
d lie members as to who perpetrated
- deed.
Ii we look ior a sensible motive ior
I - blowing up oi the Maine. it cunno
totind with Spain. Every interest
oi Spain—and interest generally can
: trots in matters diplomatic as else—
; whore-required the lnnlntcnancc oi
‘ triendly relations with the United
Mates. Nothing could have been bet ,
tar calculated to excite resentment ii
this country than such an act as [hi
.1 blowing tip of the Maine So tar as
1 Spain is concerned nothing could lit
L 1 [allied by it. but very grave interestt
3 jeopardized. Who placed the mint
: [under the Hallie is as much oi a my»
Wry as ever. and while the mystery re
mains the question at motive is a very
pertinent one. The utterances oi inv
tsrcsted parties. reckless agitators
mill-killers, give-Spain-hell ranters
are the dictate oi the nation at thi:
time. The president thus iar ha:
stood as a barrier between them ant.
their reckless purposes. This Maint
matter requires a statesman to bandit
it. and such McKinley is proving him
as]! to be and iully maintain the dig
lily oi the nation oi which be is tht
chlei executive.
Clo-mt of tin: Mt-Iropoli'an l'nas
New York Herald
- la it peace or war? Spain canno
. ‘ionet that we have been considcrsie
wring. patient. She may reaen
titpresideut's charitable resolve. a:
Beauregard did the kind purpose 0
"will when be tired upon a mare
'Ihle liercllauirnan carrying supplied it
I Wing garrison. Out oi that mat
fissuregard Venture came the cmanci
patios oi the slaves. the overthrow o'
Soothers armies. the paralysis ior i’
.mtimi at Southern civilization
' Spats should illilili well oi om blatori
‘ teases. last in bearitening m the in
Me attest" pavement outrrit-s o
some also yields to a wild Beauregard
m in the reception oi punt-urn
7““ argoeles and loses in the end not
5 ' ’ .M- but the remnants oi he:
in American and Adriatit
. (New Yorit Sun.)
M the president's meseagc and the
m at the Sampson t‘ourt oi in
are models oi straightiorwnrd
m and precise expression Not a
, I! Med. This quality lanot
» I is the findings oi ofiria’
“maul oi military or naval
W it is more novel In
. liai message The brevity.
I . and earlusnm oi all super»
W. which characterise the
import ihmhiout, are no»
nurturing than in the eighth
that which Mord-l a verdict
m on the question oi rid-i»
hility for the ship's late.
MW
”swim World
an we was to do about it?
Whitest the waste:
I impotent conclusion.
very disappointing to"
lag the report at tits court oi inquiry
is may Mung. (it a little
more ihfi a wordy and wash para:
pars-s do» «out. with a lame and
PM” (Tm
hrtiisrughtalatsrtsinaisat mass
for the Work at the Society
The Farther Lights society at the
South Norwalk Baptist church held a
parliament oi religious last night.
which was enjoyed by a large audi‘
once. A collection amounting to near~
ly 38 was taken ior the work of the so-
clot!
liisa Viola Decker acted as leader.
introducing each representative in a
charming manner in a few weil-choaen
words. which showed the manner at
life in the countries from which they
came.
The part oi the Hindu widow was
taken by Miss Carrie O'Artois, who
thrilled the hearts oi all those who lis-
tentd with the story oi how she sui’
tiered after she became a widow, the
.nly thing which prevented her from
throwing berseli on the iuuerai pile oi
ier dead husband being the fact that
ihii would leave her baby boy moth-
erlesa.
Silver Flower. the Chinese girl.
unused the audience by telling how
the changed husbands three times. but
it the same time made their hearts
it'lli: with the thought oi the dograda~
,ion oi the two million women in
,‘hina who mold tell nearly the name
tlory. She was sold by her parents to
ler iirst husband ior Sill. They hated
’at’li other, and her mother-in-lnw. scr-
ng this. sold her to another illiiii tor
not. lie proved to be a gambler and
opendtbriit. though kind-hearted. and
easing he could not support her and
heir children. he sold thorn all to
mother man ior 824. The part was
alien by Miss Edith Robbins. repro-
ruling the religion at Coniucius.
Mimi Minnic’l‘crris told oi her con—
version imm Buddhism to Christian-I
lty. and how she itml no peace limit
the found Christ. She told how she
log it well with her own halltlii irom
viiich weary travelers could get ro'v
iresbment. ltopin 'by this means t..
dense the gods and no gain the peace
vhiclt site so much desired. but which
iid not come even after her work In:
lmshcd. I
Miss Edna Git
the “III . '
I I the audience
,the god oi the
. { ‘ 3 She told how
the was niarr . 3 to a man oldu
.han her lather. He bad' many wives
.vho became jealous oi hot, and when
ier baby girl was born. killed it. She
Iuded the story oi her stillerlngs with
he cry. "Why docs Allah. the (itloti
roan- wnnwn‘.’ Our proverb in iron
:cry true. “The thwahhoid woops lot
'orty days whenever a girl is born.‘ "
Miss Jennie tluy told what ('hris»
ianity had done for women. in giving
hem anchorin- ior the census. the I'll—
ication ior the degradation. and malt.
as them the companion instead oi thtI
law or plaything oi man.
The native costumes worn by tlir
miner: from the East wero soul from
in» mission rooms in llouion ior the
:crasion.
Between the diliercnt stories fleorgs
ienld sang some very tviiectivo solos.
Handsome list ior lies Germaine
A very handsome street hat. worthy
dilution, was turned out yeaterday ai-
erumm‘irom ii. Krieger's millinery
leparttnent, it was made ior Mira
(other-inc Germaine. the actress. it
vas a fancy straw boll crown abort
rat-it sailor. trimmed with eight yards
ri crinkled rod rhillon at ”.230 per
mm; nvtI bonchcs oi wild red roses to
notch at $1.50 per bunch. Altogether
no but anumnted in mm The order
vac tnkcn and color sitagastmi by Miss
Frederica A rolch and was trimmed
iy Miss Mary A. Nolan. This latter
My hair hold a high position no a
rimmer for tho Licbtriiuieins in New
York, and whom Mr Krieger hits on
caged tor the prmnt aoasvvn at a high
salary Hr. Kriagsr 'weli deserves the
title under which he stylas bis natal)-
lisbtaeoi. the leading milllnery store
in the Win Cities.
Satsrtaislsant by Saturn and Darne-
The classes oi lira, w. it. than and
Miss Sadie iimiwell will give their cu.
icrtainmmt jointly ior the tarnishing
ii the Sunday school room of the first
linbmilrt Episcopal church tomorrow
tight. tit the residence oi hint. brush.
‘4 ilayvirw aventm. Tin-re will be an.
dent mimosa. piano selections by the
film Hoyt and iiailorit. and lint.
lumen (mitten: reading by tint. nicer
D. Randall and charm Greenwood;
vocal wins by Misc Sadie lltwiwell Al-
on lily and Miss Skinner. and banjo
specialities by PM. Mansfield. This
promiass to he a very line aliair, Re,
ireshnmtts will be served. '
a
‘I‘he m silt. Joesph a.
it is evident that the men‘s lilaeitm
in a sperm. and iron promo. indica—
tions it will surpass. ii that were M
“his. the women’s Illusion is entitle
out. use sit-sum. m cubism oi
rather orient-sun instruction last
night was faith. which raises the
own- i tar above his MM
The developments irotn day to day
prove. over and over again. that the
great mm which has threatened
this country is a mace no longer.
mhideous dimusghlch were the
iroit oi the tickle climate with its and-
den and extreme changes. have at last
been that and conquered. Colds. Cs-
tarrh. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. and the
host oi even more deadly diseases oi a
similar character. leading even to con—
sumption no longer threaten that cer—
tain dcpopulation oi the country
which European physicians long have
predicted. To say that Calliorula Oar
tarrh Care has already saved millions
oi livesand untold suiiering. is repeat-
ing only what is recognised as a gen-
eral truth berever the great remedy
is generali ltuowu. Norwnik people
are linding out its virtues. and Nor-
wallr witnesses are ever reathv to testi-
iy to its value.
Mrs. William ‘0. Bloom. who lives at
7 Water street, Norwallt. says: :"l
have been troubled with catarrli in my
head and throat ior some time. My
whole head was sinned up; the pas-
sages oi my head and throat would at
times become so illlcd with mucous
that i could not talit. and altogether it
A DEFllll'l‘E insovnctitsnr' Tllh’l‘ cost citation.
SATISFACTION.
l
was very annoying.
thworthetbnswlth hasti-
scltaa. i set a butts oi Calliorala Ga-
.srrh Cure at Plsihtsd's drug store in
South Norwaih. and i think it is the.
greatest stuii in tog world. it has
and me of all the disagreeable suiu
raring l have had ior so long; my
throat troubles me no more. and i
haven't had a headache for weeks. i
have recommended it to several iriends
who have used it with aatisiactory re-
sults. and we all units in saying it is
a wonderful medicine."
You have the evidence on every
hand. treat every ward. from every
street oi both the Norwalhs. that Cali-
ioruia Cstarrh Cure cures catarrh “5r
ily. and quickly, and ii it did this in
the winter. much more easily will it
do it in the aprlng. now.
Do not delay. get California Catarrh
Cure today. cure all traces oi your ca-
tarrh. be rid once and ior all oi the
constant hawking and cuddling. and
ior once be ready to meat the first cold
wave with clean. strong. healthy nasal
passages and throat, that shall not suc-
cumb to a detestable cold in the head.
California Catarrn Cure is sold at all
drug stores; 50 «Into. three times as
much ior one dolls".
the best in his linc in New York City.
boar hint in South Norwnllt. and he has
iertalnment at iloyt's 'illiiiliri'. i-lntnrd
B. luassli lhrochmorton. lioeationiat
Mr. Throcltmorton boil (or a number oi years past been t‘onuidort-d among
whore hc resided
A number of our leading citizens some tixnt- since expressed a desire to
at int-ii mun-mm t» nppcnl’ in an en’
‘iy owning n! this Writ. lor the bone.
lit oi the Middle Five Mile Rivrr School Library.
Hoyt’s Theatre Inst light.
The isle oi t'hnmpngno company
mm in the loading warm “in liiili‘i‘
lM'aliue oi the illness
.he boat vocal. comedy, costume and
.penio accessories were brought
ho most harmonious play,
I great vocal comedian creating laugh-
;er with every sentence anti action.
ind must have been at his best last
tight. Lillian Berri. was charming in
appearance and voice, her solo work
it the bird song being a marvel. 'rtw
mpport and chorm wcro all that could
we desirvtl. We nro sorry to say. how-
Wt r. that as n linnnt-ini vmlnro it was
not it iiiit't‘iiiii. Th Iro was a inir-aizml
illllit‘iit't'. but such a company. to make
it profitable to tho mnnaxnr. should
have had an timiicnco mt large as tho
house could accommodate. Mr. Hoyt
rim not have the t'iicolimm'molll he
ought when he bringa writ a company
as this to his theatre.
WW
learns Myth-swan
The attraction at the Norwnih ilprra
House tomorrow night, will is» ill"
urne Comedy company. print-tiling
at new comedy. nor lioulmmla. to~
gcther with o vaudeville t-nit‘ritliiiv
room. This in who! the l'ininfloltl. N.
i.. News says of tin- sbmv; "Tho crowd
at the (meta House last night wnu
blahiy delighted by the outrrtnlnment
given by the lionrrw t'omwiy mmpauy.
it was an gmwl as any writortainnwni of
its kind ever given in the 0pm: lium
this season. The show 17mm! with a
lively iarre called our Hutsimnds.
which set the audience to guard humor
trim the start. and item ibcm so until
the tall oi tintt curtain in tlw not art."
beats ior this monomeric. 2‘3. 11:. and
M min. at Word's and iltiilson's,
Th‘r Partition Play will iw ni mu Sm"
walls Opera Home on Friday and hair
orday at this week. with n ilniorday
matinee There will also no view: oi
the United States battleship Mains.
Wacky-amend!» cone-rt
The m melodies by the Wmloyan
tiles club will slalom make you tame
the W. and "itallsuiachar
use Saint“ willeaaaethsnmtnthewom
tsiaeraway. ‘l'hcvlaitihoaatlioyt's
with lib-hard Golden and Maud LillianI
n! Mica Git",
halite) gave a pcriormnncr- 1:. which‘
inlt) ‘
loltion in 1
‘Trrritrrrr
H0003, ilER'S . .
Bill's and all other
SARSAPARILLAS,
Piliil'il title]: Coupolld.
All kinds ni
Spring
Medicines.
his" -
Plaisied’e
' Sarsnpariila.
Jllwl m grind, mm» in“. itlmli' u!
R. ii. PLAISTED'S,
Mahnckemo Block,
Houib Somali, L’t.
.i..i..i..i.H.L.i..i..i.
R Somatic
line just rctIoiw-d it our
load of Extra. Fine
”Ui'rli'ii, consisting of
road. draft and general
[lili‘liiitii' llm'itt'il; nit-to
acvorul «lowly match-
cti pairs.
In” in
"‘ "“ Pinples
Onlissarwsvaaw
Murillo.
unheard
"Ni”
"”28“?“
i also endured
urn
Spring'gackets.
Dress Goods.
We will say but a word
about them; come and look
at them; live pcs. all Wool
checks at tile: always solid
at 500.
'i'en pcs. Nchst of Nov-
elties; worth iiilc and 75-;
opening price 50c.
It'ii‘tecu pcs. New i’oplins
and Soilcl Cloths. 75c.
Three pcs. Now Black
('i'epolls; worth $1.25; open-
your inspection and approval.
Spring Suits
Spring Sockets.
AND A GRAND ARRAY OF
Foreign and DomesticFabri’cs
FOR
Easter. and Spring Dresses.
()ur Dress (loads, Millinery and Spring Jackets and Suits are now ready for
Never have we shown such a complete ,‘line. and it
will not: be egotistical with us to say that our selections of this spring’s novelties
for women’s wear are com-ct and proper. For good taste in buying our goods makes
your buying of Spring Gowns and Millinery an easy and a pleasant task.
New Silks.
Fifteen pcs. new patterns
in all Silk l’initis; worth
(may 69c; just to open them
50c.
27 in. Black Satin lint-h-
ossc; sold everywhere for
$1.25; opening price 3L“).
2? in. Black Jap. fiilk for
waists and dresses; does not
cut; worth 98c; for this
iug price $1.00.
We have establlabed a large sale on
Groote's Soluble Cocos the past week,
and recommend it to the public. 20c.
and 35c can. We now place beiore the
public a new novelty. GERMAN PEA-
NUT BUTTER makes a dainty peanut
sandwich at high merit; also salted
German peanuts. will mane you int and
strong. indorsed by physicians.
The Old Grist Iiili Extract of Hall.
We bottle. 82.00 dozen. A special drive
this week on a pure strawberry sud
opening Silt.
raspberry Jam. Large jars at the
small price oi the a Jar; great seller.
Large bottle oi Olives, 25c.
Fancy While Seal Georgia Codilsb:
no bones, no waste. 12c lb.
Extra fancy Gilt Edge Creamery
Butter, 25c lb.; 4 lbs. ior 81.00.
Sweet Rosy Butter. 28c lb.
i-leius's Baked Beans, in tomato
sauce and plain, indie Relish. etc.
Fancy Applee. Celery. Spinach, Let-
tuce. Sweet Potatoes. etc.
Fresh country Eggs. lac doses.
Telephone Cali. 58—2.
’1‘" BUY.
Leading Grocer,
(500d eating and will it he instance
"or purchasing power
it .7 .4 '
. "first; Wiles.
Tailocijsgtlts
NewJackets and Suits
Black Clay Diagonal
J tickets. $7.50 to $10.”).
('overt Jackets, a great
liuc, from 34.5) to $13.75.
Tailor made Suits.
$10.“) to $23.“).
J ust look at the great as-
sortment we carry.
Boston Store, cor. Main and Wall Sts.,
NORWALK, CONN.
v0
At SéymOur’s Store.
Hungarian Success l-‘lour, 75c
86.00 barrel.
Three lbs. Boss hulk Crackers. 25¢.
Choice Wafers, 10c ib.
i‘I'ancy Cranberries. 15c quart.
Premier Canned Corn. Tomatoes. As-
paragus Tips. Pineapple. etc.
Ash ior the Ferris Hams. Smoked
heel and Boneless Bacon. nothing bob
NS.
- ier.
The goods we odor are the best the
market alords and are sold on the
Dg'ualiti quaflty
lowest cash prices.
CHARLES E. SEYMOUR,
33West Washington Street.
3hr. Reward oi Kennett '50“
Bitmtld at leant lumlah the taller with
Our facilities are unequaila
capstan are mail and «mpwutly our prices are TH E LOW
22 strictlu trash ems let the.
'l cakes Mind‘s or 010m. snap ior the.
“9m“ baking powder. i pound. has. the.
fluctuated peaches or amethyst
flutes Sat mackerel 3 for the.
ailment in chomi Willi“?
"AER lwfinnl. Our
algorithm!"-
pound, ids. ’
sugar cured thenidm. per pound. is.
M tum hammer
pound, the.
it the. mndstrd «anti.
“and S. or bones‘ Mr: 8530 hit; when. ‘lhs.
' M York Stomp Cement).
Dsasvss Building. loath Israeli.
m cvusmo sunrises
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