iii“ an innit"
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ti stilt
. bar" 7 W In stocks. my?" Meso- has ,
, fins’i‘myiwlm they contain too my in: and .in- a” matter “‘ u'" to the ”Km" true love .
' thsr‘ ‘ is making or returned by d are for lllpgr- and quality which is considered can .0 kind i , ~m melon.
his personality as to win. ‘i medieval!
triads-and as a consequential»! are not cheap at any
k of the stock of the best manufac-
oiler yam’howaver. the pic
country at less prices than the ao-called bargains offered else-
‘gfiome of our Confidence Winners:
' m Jul: l a earns. "
ool et ine
”m. Hill. “.75. in Golf or plain circular elects.
“ ,0. m 1“ '1'”. .9-15, Worth ’1‘“.
" SILK waters;
A fine quality of Taffeta. tucked all
over. it guaranteed. “.98: have seen
inferior waists advertised at $7.60.
lien on all Purchases of $5 and ever.
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‘ BHNHIBI up a strong position on the highlands
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‘ . . ‘-neycroft. with a detachment of mount-
7 led infantry. Eatcourt Carbineers. en-
“a utgmfind;uvsi innit“: idred lfitead of cattle, captured at 'l‘ur-
t’» re f is c or as lner'a arm.
thirteen miles south of Estcourt. Sun-
, .gaged the Boers. of whom three were
The main Boer force south of Est-
4
and thlanadackets
figured um silk. ”.95.
can match them for less
day. occupying Tamers Farm. north-
'kiiled, including their commandant.
east of the Mooi river. ' Major Thor.
" {The Boers withdrew, taking two hun-
mt Confiimlion. tcourt is reported to have retired._
“ Cape Town. Monday. Novembe 7
tGeneral Gataere. commanding til ., i-
ltlflh column assembling at Queens-
'town. Cape Colony. made a speech to
the troops there today. fie said the
«t tarsus Silll
wyilEiliiiiiECliliiic .
Bile" Will!“ I with the country and the habits of the
‘Boers. Once. the forward movement isi
; begun. he continued. there could be no:
,question of stopping it. adding:
. “i will never ask you to do any-
‘thing I am not willing to do myself".
‘ Reports from the northern portLon‘
. ' . ,., . of the colony are more. reassuring ut
Mdott. Novembe: 2“, 13: 1:29;: there is n distinct danger of the Dutch
news from .atysm " (fl " iuctlvity espousing the cuuhe of the
' ' Yo November 16. and Friday; Boers. who now effectually bur three
ember l7. strangely conflicts with . lines of entry into the Fret- State. Most
: .. . -nltus'."r the students of the Burghcrsdorp
reiterated reports of tremt ‘ ’ :thcological seminary joined the lnva~
' ‘ t "m “great British victories" ’tlers after the latter occupied the town.
‘i‘y anti Thursday. Neither 0' Prtwlaiiiutifins issued at Bloemfon-
above messages though despatch-: tein. November ill. declare that the
' I, “1' ”it whole of Grimm and “est. except
a the an" following “’9 ‘ .l N. )t Kimberley and Maieitlng. are annexed
W lights. mcnt on any 5”” to the Free State. The proclamations
"9m 0" 30" defeat. 0“ "‘9; are signed by C. H. Wesseis. resident
. both distinctly state that ue-j 0f the Volksraatl.
- a false alarm on Tuesday even-i
pnd. 3 little increased shellinlf
. y and‘lt‘riday, causing little‘
~ everything was perfectly; .._.
' ' and the garrison WM “ham“: block. A special meeting of the Com-
lts,enforced inactivity. ‘mon Council was called for noon to
evertheless, special despntchea take suitable action on Mr. Hohart'si
fig“, Estcourt today. enlarge on the; death. The vice-presidents private oi-I
ed battles and insist that the? fl"";""d'hfh"£: 12:01:32? 3" """“
. ‘ ' as s en a . .
We received a more terrible lesson; A PROCI. AM ATION.
ednesday than in ““5. previous light.‘ After the cabinet meeting the pres-
Acco:din: “I: thesrtt'irtgttm‘stitntiatill itlent issued the following proclama-
mans t e oers teerm he 0 a 'itlon:
“will: tar"? ”‘9 3:” "3': 31:28:: I iiy the president of the United States~
w an urge "9' ” " A Proclamation.
ble to make headway against thci To the people of the United States:
,' well-sustained tire of the British rifle-t Garret Augustus “mm". “c? mesh
mglgang'rnims‘ knit”. ll‘lifha‘lndc‘L“ dent of the l'nlted States. died at his
’ E 0"” wor '3‘ "’“n‘ e 0": home in Paterson. N. .i.. at 8:30
flank. causing the latter to withdraw o‘clock this morning. in him the na-
m" “ deadly fusilade. with exceed» tion has lost one of its most illustrious
ngl heavy losses. Large numbers or ‘
argue said to have been left on the
Id. and a number of prisoners Were . servants.
.captured. The British losses are re-. busincss life and the law making body
.-)orted to‘haVe been trivial. jof his native state was marked by no-
-’ Of course reliable tiespnu'hvs corro—f swerving fidelity and by athlgh order
éborstlve of the above may have beenlof talents and attainments. and his
censored or captured with the native no bricf career as Vice President of
4 Mikel the
the Terrible lessen Wedatsdaf
Thalia anv Previous right— '
Wane llreak Camp.
VICE PRESIDENT—DEAD.
Continued fmm xth Page.
His participation in the
citizens and one of its most faithful v
' ultimo , ‘
Narrows a man's pm choice in
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root. This correctness is the principle
and practice ‘in our Haberdashery Sec-
tion.. a. a w. Collsn and cm. wm.
End Lawn Ties. Dress Bows and Satin
Bit Wings. "hionarch” Dress Shirts,
”.50. ,
‘ institutions.
A great variety of Wanted Comforts
for the coming cold daygare retsdy.
Dainty Wool Fascinatora in all colors
25c to 75¢; Knit Wool Hoods. black, 60.
76c and dim—pink. blue and white.
31.00; i German Hand Knit
Shoulder howls. black. gray and par-
ple. $1.25. 81.50 and $1.76: Crochet
Shawls. pink. blue and white. 50 and
76c. $1.00 and 81.25.
Afghans. '
For the days when Baby is taken for
a sunny ride in the Baby Carriage.
there must be an Afghan of course for
the Carriage. They are to be found
in the lnfants‘ Department in great va-
riety—~of Eiderdown. with Embroider-
ed designs. at fire to 31.50, and of Silk
and Lace for from 85.00 to “.00.
blunt .Bnnaits.
A demand has arisen for Colored
Curtains for Libraries and Dining
Rooms. and the result has been that
this season's styles have been produc-
tive of stony charming interior effects.
The department with the newest and
prettiest designs. Some in French
Madras at $4.50 to ”2.50 the pair. and
(’otton and Silk Stripe Curtains in
either light. or dark colors at ”.25 to
$5.00 the pair. are. of exceptional beau-
The season of letter writing is at
hand—of notes. invitations. accept-
ances and regrets-and pretty Station-
ary is a necessity. In the Stationary
Section you will find an immense vari-
ety to select from. Hurlbut‘s Old Hol-
land Bluc Paper. with Embossed inl<
tiais, no two alike. 354‘ box.
The D.M.READ CO.
Established i857.
SPECIAL SALE
rrttnners. But these tales are so tlat-‘ the l'nited States and president of the
' terms to the British that they have. a Senate exhibited the loftiest qualities
distinct flavor of being belated ac-.of upright and sagacious statesma
counts from Kadlr sources. of affairs, ship. in the world of alfairs be ha
previously reported. '; few equals among his contemporaries.
The desimtt'hefi ”Om Ladysmlth rte-5 His private character was gentle and
portins that there is an nmoie nupplyi noble. He .win long be mourned by
of ammunition there have. seemingly. 3 his friends as a man of singular purity
.10! at rest a point on which there Wasi and attractiveness whose sweetness of
much diversity of opinion. disposition won all hearts. while his
Apparently. the tiritlsh commanderyelevated purposes. his unbending in-
It Ladysrnith believes General .Iou-' tegrity and whole-hearted devotion to
hurt has gone south. leaving only a;,the public good deserves and acquired
force suiIiclent to prevent the garrison‘ universal respect and esteem.
from saliylrtg out. and there is a dis- In sorrowing testimony of the loss
position in some quarters to think which has fallen upon the country. i
General-.loubert possibly initiated the direct that on the day of the funeral
’- story with the object of inducing Gen- i the executive' offices of the United
oral White to make a serious attack or, States shall be closed and all posts
' rolls his precautions. so as to permit. shall display the national flag at half
the Boers to seize ground vital to thei mast and that the representatIVes of
defence of the town. .and stations of the army and navy
A report from Durban. however. says , the ifnited States in foreign countries
there are rumors there that the Boersfshall pay appropriate tribute to the ii-
are preparing to break camp and with-' iustrious dead for a period of thirty
drlw from the investment of Lady- days. ~
with. But. lt‘ is said elsewhere that in witness whereof l have set my
{to investing force continues to re- hand and caused the seal of thc l'ni-
eaive reinforcements and fresh sup- ted States to be affixed.
fit. of stores daily. ' iSenii.
Ill view of the publicity allowed by‘ hone at the city of Washington this
military authorities to be given! twenty-first day of November in the
“Utilized intention of the Britislnyeer of our Lord one thousand eight
kadvance via lielmout to relieve‘httndred and ninety
-. , Icy. it is said that it may be. independence of the l'nlted States the
. —- as probable that an advancegone hundred anti twenty-four.
De Aer will really be affected. trilgncdl
“It the route will not he so well‘ WILLIAM M‘KINI.E\'.
, lly the president:
{no t naport (‘lty of Cambridge, JOIIN HAY. Secretary of State.
W the second battalion of the Scot-i
‘ ’ 1?“. arrived at Durban this mor-
WllA'i' I’l'HiJi‘ MEN SAY.
ive from Herschel. Cape ('olouy
that the Boers left the camp at I “i” m“-
= North in temporary charge 0
followers. who bolted. takln ,“m;
(”I number of horses and I'l-i
‘ Wown. Cape f‘olony tier-
, fled Friday. November 11 says:
, . unit-atlas is constanly inter-
‘ by liner lunar-ions. but In rc-‘
he soon as interrupted."
w .
mint- ilnd of the,
10'“. Sunday. 3,0",th i9. ' The secretary of state now occupv-, (ma. of Moulding—.50 kinds.)
ing a unique anti double station in pub-
wss perceptibly and deeply af-j H. s. GREGORY,
fectrd by the death of~ Mr. Hobart. lie;
Mr. Hobart was a man of such pecu-f Cor. Iain “a W1
llariy amiable and delightful character1
that the loss is felt distinctively as a
personal one by every member of tin-I
government who had come in contact
: with him. He wai‘m of the eldest
agin-day. November 20-ch- 1 matching officers the Senate 'has ever
sunburn
We have received an en-
tire new stock |of choice
i Stationery, and in order
. 7 to make room for sum.
3 we otl'er odd lots for pric-
as below crust, ranging \
5 to 20¢ Ptl' Bot.
See our window display
of Bunion in Paper.
R. H. Piaisted,
48 Washington Street,
flooth Norwalk.
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Bring than to me and I’ll
wan-ant you satisfaction in
style and price.
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the elections" regard oteveryone for-
tunate enough to come into relations
with him. While his political convic-
tions were firmly held. he was just and
considerate to his
and among those w 0 will cherish his
» the city hall. custom house. sub-trea-
a see how many pictures you
s h vs laid away that would or-
i nament your house if tamed
. ._ .. saga.
illMilillloftlio
. ted in our
0..va and -
, discipline
“MII and re-
lltlcal opponents
memory the longest are those who rad-
ically differed with him in his politi-
cal creed. . . -
"To that large grou who knew him
the intimacy of aocia life, his taking
oil will bring a grievous sense of it-
reparable loss. in his death the coun-
try loses a nucleus statesman. whose
departure will be mourned by all his
political associates. without regard to
party affiliations."
Secretary Root of the War Depart-
ment said: "i have known ldr. Hobart
a great many years. long before he be-
came prominent in omciul life and l
was veryt'fond of him. His death will
cause sincere regret by all who knew
him. He was a great vice-president."
Secretary Root telegraphed his cou-
doiencea to Mrs. Hobart as soon as he
heard of the vice-president's death. as
did also Assistant Secretary Melkle—
john.
Attorney General Griggs said: "My
relations with the vice president have
been so intimate for more than twen-
ty-elght years. and my grief at his on-
timely death is so personal that i can-
not speak about hlm for publication as
I might of one whose death did not
touch the so closely. As his associate
and friend. i can say that he had the
clearest intellect. the largest business
capacity. the keenest intuition of any
man I ever knew. but more remarkable
than these qualities were his traits at
of modesty amounting almost to im-
.idence. of large handed generosity un-
oatentatiously bestowed; of unsellish
public spirit in all sifairs of town. or
state. or ccuntry. and fines. of all a
front heart that never beat except with
ova.
.uornstso afiisus IN saw ‘
vans.
New York. November 21
sury. the assay oi‘llce and the post odicc
are flying at half mast out of respect
for the memory of the‘vu-e-prcsldent.
lil'Sf}lil.AR CHRISTIANS
Muscular Christians not only urrcst-
td a tendency toward effemluucy which
probably would in any case have been
evanescent. but they brought back to
.‘hristianity entire classes. and especc
tally a large class of English gentle-
man. who. in their disgust at tenden-
-les wholly alien to their tempera-
:nonts. had begun to think whethe; a
little infusion of "manly beatbeniitm"
would not i good for the community.
Flags on ,
No. 2 Gazette Buttdts‘g.
araci'kn saw or
Ladies’ Fine roared
. Jackets.
One of-the/ieading manufacturers of
Ladiea' Garments. about to retire from
business. have sold to us their entire
line of Sample Garments. These goods
were bought at a discount from the or-
iginal price and enables us to odor
them to our customers at the exact
price that the manufacturer asked us
for them in the early part of the sea-
son. ' .
They are all Fine, High Grade Gar-
mcuts. made in the very best possible
manner and of the very best materials.
This house has the reputation of
making the ilnest goods at any house
in New York”clty. They will be plac-
ed on sale fiaturda‘y morning, Novun-
lier lith. and any one in want of a
winter garment cannot aiford to miss
this opportunity.
more popular than ever for people
“wanting a good, warm garment. Wd
have them 21 and 80 in.“-loug. All at‘
popular prices.
For Collareties and Neck Surfs in
all the new shapes and in all the popli-
Fur Jackets, Capes, 1...“... .. ._
and Collarcttes. T ”W. p p '
This is predicted by everyone to be Special in Ladies,
a fur season. We have never had such
23332371: 332 3.1“}? 35.37.53 Underwear.
new and the very latest shapes and
styles.
Electric Seal Jackets are a very pop-
ular garment this season. This gar-
ment is as handsome as any seaiskin
and the price is within the reach of
anyone. We have them 22 and 24 in.
long and in all sires.
Electric Seal and Astrakhan Capes—-
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EMPEROR WILLIAM GOES Gl'N- l
NING. .
Windsor. Eng. November 21~—Em-;
tperor William of Germany and nis‘
suite rode out this morning and retur-:
nod to the castle for breakfast. 'I‘hen.I
accompanied by the Prince of Wales:
the Duke of York. [he llukc of Lon-
naught and Prince Christian of Si'hlefl')
wig-Holstein. his maiosty shot in the
preserves of the Windsor Croat ParkE
and lunched at trouborne Tower. the‘
Empress of Germany went for a walk
in the foreman with her sons and
Princes Henry of Battenberg. and vis-;
lted St. George's and Albcrt Chapels. .
They maint‘ined that piety and toy-
ousnesa were not inconsistent: that Da-
vid with hi overvigorous life was a
better man lhan Saul with his melan-
chclin; that the life of the sea and the
field and the mine was as good as the
life of the parsonage: that there was
other Christian work than nreacblpg
'n season and out of season; that. n
ihort. it was possible to lead the life
of on average English gentleman or
workman and be a good Christian too.
Some of them went too far in their
‘ecoll. as a peared when the contro-
rersy over ileneral Eyre divided all
England. but in the main their ideas
acted as a brisk breeze acts upon a
sultry day. clearing away the hazc
restoring health to thc. sickly and vb;-
or to the exhausted. 0f tillll move-
ment Hughes was not the soul. for l".
tense, must be called that. bttt he was
in a way its lifeblood—he so visibly
lived the whole doctrine. iiveti it hear-
tily and enjoyingly long after the force
if the movement had spent itself from
:he absence of resistance. it had suits
2d its inner nature. all his convictions.
ill his inherited prejudices. all his id-
eas of the work he wanted to do in the
world. and he loved it heartily—Lon-
,lon Spectator.
There is no surer way for a man to
make a girl think she has got to have.
another man than for him to make her
think he. thinks he has got to have
hen—New York Press.
Calling attention to
the fact that I am now
.. the
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sole proprie .
establishment o
& Van Scoy. I res .-.
fully solicit a continu-
ance of the patronage
x.
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of customers.
Horace—ii: Nash
Undertake?"
Street.
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at ‘t Mm.
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After wearing a large hat. a max
feels positively breast: in a littltone.
except at the theatre. wine a large
(in. lab lib llii
Int illicit.
soura NORWALK.
Telephone 121-2”
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sorter-3t
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tuttstiiiuittits. ’
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illusion Festival
lilii'l'f 0f ‘l'lll HOSPll'il.
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January 2, Matinee, 3 porn.
“'REBEKAHW
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meow"... ....... .....86ci
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
HAPRV PIPPIR.
TRISTRIAM a HYATT, ,
NORWALK, CONN... K,
The New Store
We will sell this week, one case only
of Ladies' Fine Jersey Ribbed Vesta
and Pants. goods which we bought last.
July before there was any advance-in
the market. We could not buy them
at the present time to sell less than
69 or fire. We give‘ you the benefit of
them while they last at 50¢ each.
E. K. Eli—NKS, ,
One Expression
lgit-om Everybody
Goods in general when shotiping, find a marked difier-
46 aid if West ,littititgton Street,
WSOUTH nonwaLK. , "
IT’S-ALL RIGHT.
heart Pauli.
Former Plum. 5
' Good Times Prices.
LINENEALE
Purchasers of Table Datnasks, Towels and Linen
The Whole Iories........... ........... $1.00
HOYT'D THEATRE.
TWO PERFORMANCES.
Matinee st 2; Evening. 8.
SATURDAY, IOVBIBER' iiilii
Batcl’ Iv Grant'o
sio contour success.
rnuurs lilBIlliB.”
22—PEOPLE—22.
ROF. SHERMAN'S ”0.000
MING COATS.
OPERATIC ORCHESTRA.
BAND PARADE AT NOON.
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SPECIAL PRICES.
Matinee, iii and 25 cents; night. 25.’
.33 and 50 cents.
Seats now on sale at Plaisted's and
; Wood's.
Drive Horses .
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rsuros- ;
Baket’tmlttbles.
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under the old tariff. Our stock was bought when the
goods were at their lowest and we have been selling at
the old prices. A few have caught on and our stock has
been somewhat depleted, but the balance we want every-
body to have a chance at. 80 you will now have the
opportunity of buying these goods cheaper than you
E. K. BANKS, ~
Mahackemo Hotel Block,
Norwalk.
l Merrill College,
MEN.
.Ierrlll College can place YOIYNG
MEN. who are '
Day and
oraaaronn. «use.
To learn Book-keeping. moribund and
Typewriting.
There is a demand for YOUNG
MEN. . .
I'ompctcnt. wciMrIlllcd YOUNG
8“ 1mm
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tater NOW.
I. I. IIIIILI. Pris.
Norwalk Chronicler