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AND
Deceluner it —— The
the trlsl- of Joseph A.
'7 ' rehargs alleging murder in
" 7mm the killing of Harry
led to complete the jury
7 hing to be illled
riled for the day
opened at 10 o 'clock this mor—
it'll“ A new panel of forty-sis
elem from the diilerent towns in
present. There were also
“'mnt who failed to res-
when their names were called
Out of these nin’e were sc-
"qualified to act. but the state
7- 47 » three men and the defense
leaving two of the nine of them
1 - as jurors. They were Whit-
, k. a farmer of Durham. and
H. Auger. a florist of Middle-
udge Wheeler ordered that a new
ml of Ilhii'ty men be subpoenaed to
, tomorrow morning, and it is
all that the jury will then be com-
Hough appeared to be more
ous today than on any or the three
ous days at the trial. There were
or spectators in court today.
ALLIOED CON: PIBA'I'OBS.
W “new d' With Captain
Oberlin I. (’srier Ssrresder.
me York December li—The long—
iThreatened criminal prosecution of the
“tractors associated with Captain
Oberlin hi. Carter. formerly of the Un-
lied States Engineer Corps, but now a
military prisoner on Governor's is
land, has finally gotten under way and
may four of thc live alleged conspira-
tors surrendered themselves to United
States Commissioner Shields
The prisoners are Colonel D. H.
Green. Colonel Gaynor and William '1‘.
Gaynor and E. H. Gaynor. Michael A.
Connolly. of Savannah. also indicted
is said to have left the country.
‘The surrendered men were members
the Atlantic Dredging and Contract-
Company in which Captain Carter
In stock and which has been describ-
god by United States Attorney- -General
'Grlul. as "not a corporation. a firm or
at! other conventional business lusti-
luluOD. and the only reason for Its ex-
istence was to illch money from the
,1 government."
7, The men were indicted last Friday
by the United States grand jury at Sav—
nnah for being concerned In a con-
piracy by which the government was
stranded out of 3575.749.
, The hearing was set for December
28. and the contractors wcrc released
Colonel Gaynor and Mr. Green were
ed under $20 000 bonds and Wil-
ism 'l‘. Gaynor and Edward II. Gay-
nor were held in 81. 000 hail each.
m YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Well street. "1:10 a. m.~'l‘hc market
I was exceedingly unsettled and trading
was feverishly active. violent chang-
es were shown in both directions. op-
ening gains being rapidly wiped out.
and on the other band opening dc.
ellnes swiftly recovered. Sugar was
runnp 3 points on the opening sales.
. but in a few minutes of trading lost
all the gals. Brooklyn Transit vibrat-
ed over a range of 2%. in the. inter-
nationals Kansas and Texas was off 2%
and a number of gains of a point were
shown at the opening in response to
the better domaiions from London but
M St. Paul was forced down 1'4 from the
but and unsettled that department oi
the list quite materially. The advance
at other points seemed to be pretty
_ well held.
Wall street. 11 a. a1.—-'l‘he trading
during the first. hour was marked by
gun excitemerlt'snd wide fluctuations
,. “prices. The hours returned again
again to the attack and managed
ognlng here and there. The
77‘ and eel stocks were the most
ble points Federal Steel drop-
3% and the preterred 3%. Stand-
“! were relatively bettcr held
1 7 slid 0! three points on
florists, but recovered. (‘over-
the shornl produced a general
11 o'clock. Hagar. Brook—
' and Tobacco gaining 2 to
The average rise in othn
was about a point. v-
flom railways did not
7 7 as a rule. The attack
ad on the New York Trac-
7"7 " noon—Liquidation in
7 “Railway dropped
I New York city special-
‘ red. 8 In Metropolitan Street Railway,
aslii r. or
:llte.
«lull of
tstgs for > pert
sud
771117.177: 15mm buying at prices
up In a sensational manner. Recover-
ies from the lowest extendedl o 5% in
Tennessee Coal. i in Sugar, a in To-
bacco. 3% in Kansas & 'l'e ~ prefer-
Brooklyn Transit. Third Aveue. Fed-
eral steel preferred. Repu iic Steel
preferred Great Northern referred.
Generally speaking other st: in gained
from 1 to 2%. with the diviq on about
equal between railways and l dustrinls.
Bonds were lower for the . Jorily ol
issue but the ssceptious7 included
some ceding Mortgages.
Wsll street. 1 p. m.--Affl a still
further advance. in prices ti e buying
was'ehecked and the mark 1 became
quiet. On reports of diillc ltiec over
copper mine accounts in too the
bears attacked the market
made rapid inroads on val lies of the
specialties. Sugar, sfterl touching
140%. reacted 2%. and the ew York
traction stocks. including nhsttsn.
2% to 4. Toll-loco fell belo the early
low point and enuessee C i lost 5 of
a 6% polatd gs n. The doc toe in the
railroads was fractional.
Wall street, 2 p. nip—TIM
ensue extensive liquidation 11 the rail-
ways and the coacoted attacks of the
other specialties torced ulF bears to
failure to
cover contracts in the Indus isl group.
Tennessee Coal responded four and
American Tobacco five poll
politan Street Railway 8“
and Brooklyn Transit and Manhattan
2%. There was 11 gene 1 response
from the standard stocks a7 11 specula-
tion became quiet and dull
TODAY'S QUOTA/l NS.
Reported over private wire of E. A.
Bchme. commission broker7‘ 5 Masonic
Building. Wall street. city. Telephone
in 1
' New York. 11mm ner 14 us»
i open ind m mo
111 M 11114
86% 341 lam
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m in
um 19»;
s1 111
78 . 711-7.
{11% an,
. 11m 111-
2937. 254,
1:11;;
1211
All cotton Oil.
All. lull ‘ Wire
An. also! 3's (in.
Am. Tobaoso Oo
Alohlson
Atohistll. m
Brooklyn Rabid ‘1'.
Canada Southern.
Central of N . J.
(lupus . Ohio,
Ohiesgo a N. W.
Citing!) B. O Q,
0. l. a St. Paul. ind;
cum 3. I. s P. ' me
(21"., 0111.. c.1111. L., ill
Del. A Hudsonanal “lid 1 4%
Federal Steel. 51% 7 «We
federal Steel. proffd 711 7
General Electrical), 12m 121
loatsvills a Nashv'le 7974 70%
Norfolk A Western ‘ W
Norfolh a West. pill. ’67
Isolation Oonsol'd ’ulllt
Ito. Kan. c'l'es. mo 1 l '
Ill-onrl Paulo t8
National [Ad 00 25
N31301:. t Hudson. ”iii
13.120an A West 111%
Continental Tobacco at“
No. Pacino. 51%
No. mac. pnlsr'd
Pacino lull.
People’s 0M. ,‘ llOil
Phil. C Heading 7
rim. a Reading m. in 71.1%
Doom it'y, 11'“ 5G.“ 7 '1»;
rulutnern Pll'lllt', 3771/. :13};
Teen. Coal 11 Iron, 71 ‘11:.
l'. a. lather Co. 131.1139;
11. s. instance. m. 7.1 7 7771/.
U. 1!. Rubber. 2mg 7‘. 11‘.
Union Mlle, 47
Union Paella. prnfr'd, I117
Wabash not aw I am an; 1m.
Western Union I am in on
Washington. Decembslr li-Oovcm—
ment receipts from cuslfioms, 859i .8t1i7:
If?!"
“7%
llhl
ill
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1:1 1:11.
75 7.17%
in, 11147
46% '
was
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5|”
37%
7H
‘74: "5‘:
internal revenue; 01.201724: miscellan-
869,458. Espendl urea-l. ”.675.-
7L—
CLEAHIG HOUSE CERTIFICATES.
Boston, December WFAt a meeting
cons.
000.
of this city. today. It
sue 33. 500000 in owls clearing house
certificates to enable th State National
Bank to cover the dll lties in its lin-
snccs which have eslltcd for some
time. It Is announced at the clearing
house that the bank 7 ill be able to
continue without furthqr trouble. The
ilnsnces of the lustij tiou have In-
creased with couslder blc rapimty of
late.
———l
BOSTON POSTMASTEI CONFIRMED
Washington. Decmhr ii—The Scu-
ste today confirmed [Ill nomination of
George A. Iilhbard to I
Boston. Mass.
__._—__il—-—
REVISED LIST OF I .ASliALTlES.
London. December ll ——A revised list
of the total cunsltlei of the British
troops at linger-fond in places the
number at 832.
postmaster at
Edward R. St. Joli and Miss Ger-
trade It. Bedell we married at the
Norwslk lethodist Mrsousge Sunday.
by the Rev. 8. L Belle. They will re-
side at Broad River.
The Christian era
as a hats at reckon
not introduced
time until the
ad again 7
N 83.
Illa WIT].
OPEN EVENINGS .
Days are not 1011 enough,“
now to soon
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who delight 11111111111111
goods so 77171111771171,
phtled on every side. And
doors are than upon
evenings and the army of
store assistants gladly re
mail! on duty that everyonemm
may 100k and buy‘ to their
heart’ s content
THE CHILDREN.
Don’t 10‘ oi the little
ones, the litt e mine» who
haveuo thought of anything
else but Santa Claus. _By
all means see that they have
ashore of the joy in sih
seeing which is eve by
who will visit the
partment, an area 0on nor
space, counter and shell
room that 111 filled with the
newest creations of the toy
builder and maker. It is a
sight worth seeing, an at-
mosphere worth breathing.
and no one will enjoy it
more than the children.
Drums, with book, belt
and sticks, for25 40, Wood
60 cents each to ‘2. 00.
Engines, practical little
things that operate with
steam—real steam- from 75c
to $5.00. 0
“Shoo-Flv’ ’rockers, from
60c to $1. 75.
Sleds, from 25c to 81. 75.
Tool Chests, 49c to 83 98
Go-Carts and Doll Car-
riages, from 250 to 48 and
, 75c up as high as 8250
Boats. smallest size 25c
and largest ones on] 89c—
regular G unboats an Cruis-
ere.
“ Hill Climber. ” a toy lc-
comotive that will climb a
hill. Price only 89c.
thFic Lanterns, 500 to
Good snap-shot Cameras,
1. 00.
“ Columbia " Zithers, all
sizes, from $1. 75 to 83. 48.
Secretary Desks, for hove
and iris-roll-topvfor 82 25
and $3.50.
TloD.M.READCO.
Established 1857.
amnion. costs
as 7
' We have on exhibition 3
in our window
a full line of
Blank Books!
Useful for
Beginningof NewYean. 7
Special Orders 1
Filled Without Delay. 1
We Sclicit
, Patronage.
R H. PLA‘ISTED’S
Drng'Store.
News .171 Opinions
0F
National Importance
TheSun
ALONE
CONTAINS BOTH.
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Is the goat-t holiday Newsropsr in
tho world.
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Virginia clued an invocation. This
isllowed by In sddrs- by the
ot Itasca in Colorado
then moved as to
remains of Wash-
ers occunpd
services of the Itasonic ritual. The
grand masters of the thirteen origiusl
states formed in line. facing the rere-
sentstives of the other Jurisdict
sad the Grand Lodge and other breth-
rsastandlng 111 a circle around the
tomb with Joined bands. Then the
mud mastered! Virginia called upon
each of the jurisdictions in turn for
the messages and tributes sent by
The grand masters then deposited
their wreaths sad the crafts slowly
marched past, laying on the tomb their
tributes. Upon reaching the mansion
the lines were drawn up and President
lchinley delivered an address. lie
was introduced by the grand master of
Virginia and delivered an eloquent or-
ation. which was listened to in pro-
found and impresslvd' silence.
The services concluded with a hen-
tgull ott|lon| b'y Brother‘Edward N. Calisch
rg n s.
7—..—
SAID HIS SISTER HAD BEEN MUR-
DERED.
W,lllilnantlc Conn. December 14—
dsmuel Garwood. who lives about three
miles from here on the North Windom
road. today reported to the police that
his sister had been murdered. but an
investigation showed that there was no
grounds for his statement. The man.
who the police now say is demented.
hurried into police headquarters and
stated that he found his sister's dead
body lying near a well on his place
and that she had been murdered. A
visit to the scene by the police was
made, but the sister found to be
alive and well. Garwood will probably
be taken into custody.
FARMERS CONVENTION AT MERI-
DEN.
Meriden December li—At the second
days session of the Connecticut State
Board of Agriculture here today. See-
retary Gold opened the question box.
The first question was “Cali farmers
institutes be improved?" .1 H. Hole
thought there was a lack of proper ad-
vertising. He gave the Wisconsin
method and said that in that state in-
stitutes were attended by from a thou-
sand to‘ilfteen. hundred people.
SENATE COMMITTEE CHANGES.
Washington?" December li~The Re-
publicans of the Senate adopted the
changes made by the committee on
her of the coast and Insular survey
on railroads. Senator Platt is chair-
man of the committee on relations w.‘.h
-I".1%I'0l'
the most impressive ’ ,
committees. Senator llnwley is a mem-,
committee mew) 11nd of the committee
NO. 2 GAZETTE BUILDINGNORWAlili.’
HOLIDAY GOODS
Holidalls.
7 something
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HOLIDAY GOODS
Evelu dau brings something new fo1lllell
gown r boobs.
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OLIDAY D8.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
In evenl department can be found
suitable fol Christmas gifts.
HOLIDAY GOODS
HOLIDAY GOODS
HOLIDAY GOODS
110171117111 ooons.
nommv ooons.
uommv ooons
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HOLIDA l GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Holidau Handkerchiefs
Holidau Gloves
Holidail Hosiew
Holidau Ties, for Gents and Ladies
Holidau Furs
Holidau Jackets
Holidall China
In all of the Newest and Latest Stules.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY 000m.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
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HOLIDAY/GOODS.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY-GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Holidau Umbrellas
Holidau Blic-a-Blac
Holidau Rugs
Holidau Curtains
Holiday Gifts
Useful and Beautiful.
MUSIC cAllan'rs .............. 84.00
MUSIC RACKS ................. 11.571
5 BOOK CASES ..... ' .............. $1.00
WORK TABLES ........ 7 ....... 31.511
EASY CHAIRS ................. two
WRITING DESKS .............. 83.50.
(‘ENTER TAHLES .............. $1.00 '
ROCKERS
.IAllDlNlER STANDS ........... 75c
1 I
Newton, Mass. December “.41": lflllNA CLOSE'I‘S ....... 7 ...... 58:.00
Democrats of Ward» 8 and i of this: PAPER RACKS
city have illedrpetitions for s rc-count7 I LO( K3 7777777777 . --------------- 851’
of the votes cast in the municipal el-
cction Tuesday. The contests in the Lumps.
An extraordinary sale. handsomely
two words ware very close. in Ward 37
Mayor-Elect Wilson won by a single
vote. Petitions for recounts are lookcdipalnled finely decorated: some Table
for early. llmmps, forest green. gold- trimmed
" squat shapes. cone globes trimmcd to
0| D FARM HOUSE Bl RNED ‘.mutch best center draught burners.
Westbrook. llt’u‘mbl‘r IFI‘II’C Whit“ h 1 value 310. 50. complete at ........ $7.01.:
stalled from on unknown cause last tl
night destroyed an old farm house
M7110. Msln street.
Holiday Gifts
J. SPENCER & CO.
town. Loss. 871.000; partly insured.
The Jewelers.
(‘ubn (new).
PETITION FOR A REK‘OI'NT.
South Norwalk.
We are prepared to show the largest and most complete
stock of articles suitable for Holiday Gifts,
at either of our stores,
96 Washington 51., 3 Main Street,
So. Norwallr. Norwallr.‘
We purchased our Diamonds and other precious
atoms far in advance of the season, at prices much low-
er thsn those ruling today, as owing to the war in the
Transvaal. there has been a very materiel advance in
prices, and we can ofier exceptional values in single
stone Diamond Rings, also in combination with other
Precious Stones, Studs, Earrings, Sleeve Links, Scarf
Pins, etc. In watches we have the best stvles in Gold,
Gold-Filled, and Silver, reliable timekeeperr, at lower
prices than have ever been oflered in Norwalk. Sterling
Silver, Silver Plated Ware that wears, Silver Novelties
of every description. GOOD JUDGMENT suggests
the necessity of buying from such stores.
J. SPENCER 8. CO
THERE COMES A 1qu ‘
In every child 5 life that thev hanker after a
WATCH.
Is your daughter or son crying for one as a Christmas gift ?
Don't disappoint them. Theyr'e not necessarily an expensive
present.
S. ROOD.
South Main Street.
South Norwalk.
H. KRIEGER & co.
MAIAOIBIO llO‘l'fl BLOCK.
The Leading Millineul. Cloak
and Fur Store 111 the Norwalks.
Cloaks, Suits, F1115, and ‘“
Millinery.., f
Cash. 'or credit.
$100 Down. $I.00 Weekly.
OI'R TERMS—You can pay one dollar down on delivery of goods and
the balance in easy weekly payments of SLIM) until paid. You wear the goods
while paying for them. ACCOUNT OPENED WITH EVERYBODY.
\\'9 want you all to come in and examine our Cloak and Fill' Department.
We will not press you to buy; we simply want you 10 compare 00? 80048 Md
our prices with those of other stores. In our last week‘s advertisement we
have slam] in you that we are selling 800d reliable Furs for the some money
and SODli for less. than other stores ask for their inferior 80065. We can
prove our statements with facts. Our buying facilities are pond] to any
store in the United States besides our store in Bridgeport. we also have a
one- -half interest In the HYMAN OI" "iF‘lT’l‘lNG CO" 23 CHURCH STREET,
NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Our Mr. Krieger is in New York eVery day watching the market and Is
ready to buy any lot no matter how large it may be and pay spot cash (or
it; there's where we have the advantage over our competitors. Now if you
trade with us you enjoy the same bandits.
YOU BUY FROM US ON OUR LIBERAL TERMS. SMALL DEPOSIT
AND ONE DOLLAR WEEKLY AND YOU PAY NO MORE FOR YOUR
CLOTHES THAN YOU WOULD IN ANY OTHER STORE FOR CASH.
H. KRIEGER ‘W
Originators of the $1” down and $1 weekly system.
—_i
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Hustle and Succeed.
slid the training do. It.
The BEST Methods. The BEST Tssebsu
and the BEST lklulpment are edited.
Sand for lat-t am 7
M. A. MERRILL. Prim, '
Success
Means
Hustle.
Norwalk Chronicler