m . held at the nationhood by the ,0“ otthav ll the-u ectia ‘ W” Win.“ "from a trials of ‘ , ' figures and without glovesl I mains absence of re- ‘ Mountaineer arm A... r of the addrM no dmnksrd could expect Igures to show that there 20.000 arrestsifor drunken- m is the state and‘ “iii ’ drnskgds were rev ewe , _.. II was e National Guard would make a body four times as tilt latter organisation. The arresting drankards alone be It. I quarter of a million dollars ”"7" and hid it was a mockery on V‘W administration. He also upon tue subject of treating. . . . it totally. In opening be M“ to the drunksrd as the most M -‘ product of our civilisation. . mm Nd that to save socie- . , istressing wreckage was r ‘ toinapire endeavor. but j,” it is added that his ruin is eter- ,.- “In no drunkard shall inherit the .‘th. tum t of motive save or p vent is at- and unanimity for such effort ~.' m , , rssnoose. especially figures relating to the sub said that there are up- . ' .000 arrests for drunken per month in Connecticut anoth- ,mefni statistical: estimates that Mm than 3.500 per month. the returns from 13 police Welt report. 10. in arrests for . ~ - this number including 15 it“. of arrests Ior breach of pen. a M and battery. These 13 pa represent a population of . is—-—in these towns cities there is one arrest to every tho population. Twelve other and cities from which I have u. have a population of about 160.- . Ii the sun's ratio of arrests main ' as it probably does this would tho total 10,200 for 460. 000 popu- . ! If the state has 800. 000. and the M ratio maintains for the other M0, which should have a total at 3§0 arrests per year for the state. M In many towns are dry. and 00 hm a proportion of arrests rInhennsss occur in the cities, 1 . - that probably 20000 arrests year is the safer estimate ll .faet that there were 20 .000 or : r arrests last year does not mean - than were so many individuals ‘ We maintain a lame army Wins. repeaters who are arrest - . and over again. During eight - from April I. '99 to Dream 1. '90. 64 persons were arreatel times in Hartford. an average of times each. But during there wt months there were about 1.000 . for drunkenness in the city. :1 ~11 number of whom must have . . Srst offenders, a new crop. Cal: - for the awful harvest of con- "lied drunkards. men drifting into - «- from which. when once in via scarcely any hope of deliver ,tili Connecticut. for the man use i. get out himself and the yits treatment rather keeps « in than helps him out ' la sodomy of those arrester are nev- , taken into court. Only about one in lo sent to Jail. There were 718 ltments for drunkenness in Hart- } , fill last year. In the state there -, _‘ ”73 commitments for drunken- ' 101 as common drunkards. and l. - .75 per cent. of commitments. for .a-ault and breach of the peace. This . I total of 5. 097 commitments for nose to the county jails. .Xelsey said that it was impos- dials to determine just how many indi- villus! drunkards there were in the state. but from statistics which he had ad from the police he believed it Motive estimate to say that were 5.000 who were known to police as such. He thought that if. ' more likely that 10,000 was really the number. Ire we oping for this array of -s?" be asked. ”There are reformed and some saved drunk- ” he continued. " but as a whole . . work is considered so discourng- ’, that good people have little heart the aflort. The churches do but lit- more is done by the missions con- . with the churches. but as citi- through our laws. we are obliged . something with and for these un- I “men- I! I'. Kelsey said he has discovered - of all the laws that Connecticut over had regarding dninkards the . law, the one most in accord with present principles of pcnology. is ”one found in our first code which published in 1650. and reads as II that“!!! omredhby the courte mt! the t at no person . lieeused e3E for common in- shall slider any to bee with“ excessively. viz: a pints of wy‘ne for one time. or to continue tip- of balls and hours. times. or after nine - night. in or about any W " 0r penalty of Ive shil- W odense. And ev- Irunken. via: sothat to“ bereaved or disabled is understanditag. ap- his” or gas are. a ” ' auntie “bows- or elsewhere. 2 firtsltt ts! shillings. and for as- m ll. three shillings. four . ‘ ' . sad for esaflasias for Ibovo . I W0 two”ahtlling, hot at sores-as after- ‘ a clock at Bags. for every olsass late being lawfully : and, for I”! 0. “food the “WI.- mil" his life lilllblo II? t autism imprison until to” want .sureties for “I"This law you observe." he continu- carton besides the system of lines it vinyl“ or the punishment of the , dru rd and for his role tioo. two “A! wich Willi soon-disap this day are wanting in Connecticut laws regarding drunkennessfl' lfr. Kelsey said that the present law was not as eftectlv‘e as if the punish- ment included hard labor or the whip ping post and added that there was absolutely nothing retormatory about our present law. it does nothing for society except to keep the drunken man out of sight for a while. HURTS 017 ““70“ CHILD. Question of Interest to Boaters sad Law- yers is Ssncrfsr Curt. Hartford. December 10-Au action at ~ law. of interest to physicians and law- yers. as the books contain but little law on such a matter. came before Judge Iioraback when the case of Dan- iel Burke. administrator. against Dr. Michael A. Bailey was argued on the defendant’s demurrer to the complaint. ‘ in January of this year the wife of the plaintiff was expected to become a mother and the plaintiff engaged, Dr. Bailey to care for her in the illness. At the time Mrs. Burke became ill Dr. Bailey did not attend upon her. A daughter was born and lived but a short time. It is claimed on the part of Mr. Burke that Dr. Bailey was will- fully absent at the time of the birth of the baby and that because of his absence and breach of contract to care for Mrs. Burke in her sickness the baby died. Mr. Burke. as administrator of the child. sues to recover 85.000 dam- ages from Dr. Bailey because of the alleged breach of contract. Hugh M. Alcorn appeared for Mr. Burke and Judge Eggleston for Dr. Bailey. The case came before the court on a demurrer which was filed to the com- plaint by Judge Eggleston. He said that the case was a very unusual one. and that there was very little law touching on it as far as he could find. He claimed in his demurrer that no right of action survived to the admin— istrator. He said that no contract was made between Dr. Bailey and the un- born child and if no contract was made the doctor owed no civil duty to the child.- and although the plaintiff had engaged Dr. Bailey to care for his wife he could not have acted as the ag- ent of the child because. being unborn. it was not capable of contractory abil- ity. lt'waa not alleged in the com- plaint that the childhad suffered any pain or injury and he held that no right to recover damages accrued to the father as administrator. Mr. Alcorn said that the stilt was brought under a special statute and that all it was necessary for him to allege in the complaint was that Dr. Bailey had accepted the duty to care for Mrs. Burke when engaged by her husband and that Dr. Bailey was as liable in a civil action under the law as he would be for the life of the child were the proceedings of a criminal character. Judge Rorahaek reserved his decis- ion. MADE N0 CONCESSIONS. Capt. nghila ln—liefereuoe to the Allega- ties of Col. Del Rio. San Francisco, December iii—A sput- iai to the Call from Seattle. Wash. says: "Captain J. H. Cnghlin. who was commander of the I'nited States cruiser Raleigh at Manila. is now com- mandant of the Port Orchard Naval Station. When seen today in reference to the allegations made at Manila by Colonel Julio. del Rio. a Spanish offic— er. and Senor Rafael Roselio. a mer- chant. Captain Coghlin said: "Why. it is ridiculous talk of our having made any concessions; there was absolutely no necessity for any. i was ordered to capture the island and did not lose any time in doing it. i sent an officer ashore and immediate and unconditional surrender was made to him. We took, I think. 635 prison- ers. more than that number of Rem- ington rides. a quantity of ammuni- tion. pistols, swords and several can- non. I did not go ashore and never saw Colonel del Rio, or any prisoners. other than through my glass on the ship. in consequence. I could give them no personal assurance as to the future: neither did i empower my of- ficers to make any stipulations and never board of them so doing. to con- sequence there was no violation of any agreement. “instead of sailing away on the ev- ening of the ‘r'th and leaving the gar- rison practically unarmed and permit- ting the insurgents to frequently tlrc upon the town. we simply moved about three miles out of the beyond anchored. We were always in view of the town, with our searehlight playing upon it. We had not then taken the arms of the Spaniards. and I had notified the in- surgents' commander that he must not interfere. and my instructions were ob- eyed. When I was ordered to place the prisoners On board the insurgent boat Filipinos. it was done on the mor- nlg of the 8th by my men and in our small boats. No assurances whatever were given the prisoners as to their care or disposition. We did not have to." Captain Coghlan said the Raleigh was in a position to prevent the pris- oners from being molested. and until all had been taken from the islands Ithed insurgents were not permitted to and CONNECTINIT POSTMASTl-IRS. Washington. I’M-ember lib—The Sen- atr- yesterday contlrmcd the following nominations Postmastcvs cut—0. E. Bootleld. Greenwich: C. A. Potter. Danielsoa: W. C. Barhlts. m; V. B. Brown. Jewstt City. rs good behav-’ r and to -" CMMI- . ll". " sad Traveling Bags Smoking Jackets Fancy Hosiery Umbrellas and Canes Handkerchiefs— Fancv Vests I V “9's “to"; proof. caulk“, Quilts“ Mm at strata, ' " . iSaadl‘IViiarSuWNerwsko. in ion lute tllit dilution Will be Here in About Two Weeks? silk and linen doable. one cent a users lost. gammy" '7 " aadtl it o a?! ,“Scibwztt m3.“5w gloss. WW8 not eh' sad vermin incapesu We are making our usual preparations to furnish pen with man useful and de- sirable articles suitable for Christmas Gifts. A partial list is given below: Dress Suit Cases Bath Robes Neckwear Gloves- street and dress Fancv Night Shirts Jewelry ‘ Silk Mufflers—squares and shields Suspenders—fancy and plain—one pair in a box Mackintoshes and Rubber Coats—boy's and men's I l Goods selected now will be held fbryou until Christmas. COMSTOCK BROS. I4 South Main Street. South Norwaik. M. A. GIFFIN Manager. Two stores—Norwalk and South Norwalk. $100.00 Reward!» W 0 For any case of Hay Fever. Cold in the Head, Rose Cold or Influenza Brazilian Balm will not enroll di- rections are followed. No person. not even the greatest physician. ever dared to make such an ofier. nor would we if we did not know that Brazilian!» Balm is a quick. positive and 'permancnt OHIO. BRAZILIAN BALM is wonderful remedy and does every- thing that IS claimed for it. For sale by so» E H, Boxter R H Plaisted Dream .Soau Not-wall k. .2 act-cam liners “widest; have been drast- Norwalh. between list-y About and rceunror " wich have sev- .o 1v tia- ’ nounosdas W Mr. Stoddard O Blah p Mrs. Alvord. Wish-Joliwasaisospsrtytotlutse-"if"l tious with lira. Alvord. The story of the Alvord initial. is known to Green Farina rsstdento. Mr. Alvord went w to California some years ago and do ng his absence suits were brought by his son to recover for damages. Judgment obtained, and the property in that place was foreclosed. The title of it passed to Mrs. Alvord, who also ob. gained a divorce. Mr. Alvord suddenly returned from California and learned that his proper- , ty had been taken from him. Suits and counter-suits followed. it is understood that by the compromise. Mr. Alvord re- gains possession of the property, and the son. John J. Alvord receives a mon- ey consideration. This he claimed for services about his father's farm prior to Mr. Alvord's going away. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCURSION ' RATES. The Southern Railway. on account of Christmas holidays. announces a rats, of one and one-third first-class stand- ard one way fare. via Washington. to all points south and east of the Mir sissippi River. Tickets will be sold December 22d. 23d. 24th. 25th, also December 80th and 31st. 1800. with extreme limit January 4th. 1000. Holiday Rates for Schools and Coilegarfi‘ Tickets will be sold at one and one- third fare standard one way from Wash- ington to all points south and cast of Mississippi River. tititets on sale Dec- ember Hill: to 21st. 1890, with final lim- it Janusry 4th. 1000. upon presentation of certificate signed by the superinten- dent. principal or president thereof. For sleeping car reservations. rates. etc. call on or address ALEX. S. THWEATT. Eastern Passenger Agent, 271 Broadway. New York. 0100 REWARD 3100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to ’cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall‘s Catarrh Cure is the Only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease. requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Ca- tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system thereby destroy- ing the foundation of the disease. and giving the patient strength by build- ing up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The pro- prietors have so much faith in its cur- ative powers, that they offer One Hun- dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY & 00.. ‘10- ledo. 0. Sold by druggists. 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the beat. CONRCESS 0F RELIGION. Chicago. December la—The first ses- sion of the Mid-Continent Congress of Religion was opened in Sinai Tclee last night. in. Hiram Thomas presid- ' ad. Adolph boob made the address of welcome in behalf of Sinai Congrega- tion. to which Dr. Thomas responded. llr. (Yalusha A. Anderson preached on "The Coming Kingdom." "l was nearly dead with dyspepsia tried doctors. visited mineral springs. and grew worse. I used Kodoi Dyspep- sia Cure. That cured me." it digests what you eat. Cures indigestion. soul stomach. heartburn and all forms or dyspepsia. George C. Surison. South Norwalk; Edward P. Weed. Norwaik. FRENCH SHIP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LOST. San Francisco, December lit—The French ship Louis Pasteur, now out l3l days from Liayrick for this port. is be- lieved to have been lost and twenty- -flve per cent. re-insurance is offered on her. She is known to have been in a fearful storm when the ship Blanca was lost. DeWitt'siLittle Early Risers purify the blood. clean the liver. invigorate the system. Famous little pills for constipation and liver troubles. George C. Stillson. South Norwalk; Edward P Weed. Norwalk. Mrs. Billua—Well. wcnt. Foreign travel onc's mind so! Mr. Billus—And shortens his bank account. ToltmngthonlsrvssiIIOoeWeek ramshalitludInOneWesk ToOursConstlnationinOneWaek ToOuroliehnaadaehoinOneDav Take Cleveland‘ s Celery Com Tea 25c. Ifitfaflstocurcwewil cheer! ; unfundmmoney. Trialsisefree.) for III II mm mm SmthNowflhndldwlrdP.Wm [rm glad we docs broaden in general the eggs of an insect are destined to be hatched long after the parents are dead. so that snout insects are born orphans. Probably it is this that makes insects behave so horr'. bly. Ira. 1!. Churchill. Berlin. Vt.. says. "Our baby was covered with running sores. De Witt's Witch Hasel Salve cured her." A tie for piles and skin diseases. ware of worthless counterfeiis. George C. Stilisost. South Norwaik: Edward P. Weed. Not-walk. ' At the rate at increase the .L' willlav lave la ”00 about has and titan-ave tans-as rsadyfor .~. D. W RAYMOND. Sutto'tsh'blracter and Walther. 03 Washington St.. Santa Norwalk. Residence. 0 Crescent Terrace. Telephone at’house. “-0. Holiday Gifts Useful and Beautiful. WRITING DESKS ............. . 83.50 CENTER TABLES .. . . . . . ........ $1.00 MUSIC CABINETS ............. . 84.00 MUSIC RACKS ................. $1.50 BOOK CASES ....... ....... 5400 WORK TABLES ............... 81.50 EASY CHAIRS ........ . ........ $1.00 ROCKERS ...................... 31.90 JARDINIER STANDS ........... 750 CHINA CLOSETS ......... . . . .. $8.00 PAPER RACKS ................. 60c CLOCKS ............... . . . . ...... 85c LIMPS. An extraordinary sale. handsomely painted, finely decorated; some Table Lamps, forest green. gold-trimmed squat shapes. cone globes. trimmed to match. best center draught burners. value 010.50. complete at r. . . .4 . 87.0u wu. routines, No. Main street, South Norwalk. Brazilian Balm Wonderful Healer! I“. H. BAXTEB. R. H. PLAISTED, Druggists, South Norwalk. wt Bill ruminants To the advantages offered in the using of our Lehigh Coal: Less dirt. less dust. more comfort. more satisfaction more heat to the bushelful. more econ- omy to the too than any coal sold. Gives satisfaction because it‘s satis- factory coal. Try it once. You‘ll see the advantage of using it always. $5.00 per ton. iRVlIO LOGKWOOD l 00 Successor to B. Harris. Coal Yard and Office. Water street; Branch 001cc. corner Washington and Main street. South Norwalk. Conn. Telephone Call, 31-5. P. D. STANNIIRD, (Successor to J. D. JENNINGS.) Funeral Director tndlinbtlntr 7 Iain street, Norwalk. Conn. Telephone Call.11-2. large amount of direct surface in Combustion Chamber. insuring the greatest economy or fuel. CLAPIIAM R BUTLER. Milli” Illi'fllf mum. 50 South Main street_ . autumnal-s. sumac; We are kept but! not- withstanding the weather. therefore it custom as to handle the in cat vs- rieties in our on y line. whichenablea us to “large sales and email profits.’ Here is an offer: Black and brown hear) beaver jackets. half-lined, $2.98. 00th. halfolined, 82.98. Kersdy, half-lined, 83.98. Another covert, half-line «1.83.98. A good Kersey, all lined and nicely trimmed. 84.98. A good Kersey. all lined and nicely trimmed, 85.98. A good Kersey, all lined, $7.98. . ‘ Best Kersey. and best satin linings, in all colors, $8.98 and $9.98. Plaid Skirts, all wool. $2.49, $3.48, $4.98, 85.98 and 86.98. Golf Capes of all sorts’bt ridiculously low prices. Children’s reefers, nice mixtn re s, handsomely trimmed, from 81.49; Tailor-Made Suits, Petti- coats, etc.,vand full line of Furs. l. WRUBEL & 00. 68 Washington Street, South Norwalktr ” Drive Horses Baker’goiubles; cor. lollipop ind Spring limit, Tel. Call. 139-3. NOTICE' Calling attention to the fact thatl am now sole proprietor of the establishment of Nash & Van Scoy. l respect- fully solicit a continu- ance of the patronage of customers. Home R. Nash, Cor. lull lulu and Will Struts. soars so’awaur. Telephone 121-2 >151
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