‘ mgeail Mrs. John H. Ferris liars, ‘ received from their son, Per- . Terrie. the following letter dew s‘s Tomaso. Baseline of Colombia. Nov- ember lt. it will ire/read with interest » s's many friends in The, Norms: ’ . , ' how and when this letter will momma the faintest idea. or. we are in the midst of a civil war s amt-murmurioasxl‘he . between the Liberal and Con- or parties. the letter having turnover for some sixteen years, ' rm obliged most M the ' n their position by force. . the Liberals have tried 7 ' them, only to be repuls- .. tide time it promises to be more ‘ Just what' has happened 3, tsrior no one here knows, as c communication In 'cut of! and steamers days and days behind hand. However, one thing we know. is _ :batw arela tbehaeds of the rebels s: . beré). they having entered the town at daybreak last Sunday morning .. with no men armed with rifles, shot- . guns and mecnettes. and it was only '~thrpugkiite‘ being daylight and the Con- . ‘pervstire‘e not resisting that prevented ' ‘grsat bloodshed. new-comers ‘ ptly clappqi all the oiliclals of rivals in “la calaboea" (prison). and-pow we are under military law. ll'jhlbodlhed doesn’t happen every- thing will been right, but let these Morales see blood flow and invar— _ air hate turns towards the whitewiaadthemiswwoeld be a picnic W #ruseixteenmennndnvewo- ' e "‘4 9 I ‘ sale that nothing Will nap- ~for their fate would be to occupy ’ the able launch Casenove. Holyggmoke! Ihaar firing. Wait until ' i return > ’ Midnight—Well! Well! Of all excit- ing times. Never knew lshould be- come of such importance. Have had no less than a dosen fine ladies plead with i, re in their eyes for the protec- tion 0 a launch. and have had to re- fuse. To explain: Early this morn- ing word came that the steamer for Panama was In night all "El Morro. Such word I received after I had start- ed this letter to you, so consequelitly I hurried up so as to mail it. Upon hear- ing firing over at “El Morro" l rushed up to the British consul, Mr. Woodville, and we walked rig to the custom-house and found the " oyace" (which name you must recognize) anchored off the uothsast end of “El Morro," about two miles from the town. Not to get ahead of my story, i should mention»! that eighty men armed with rifles were placed on "El Morro." In riile.pits. day before yesterday. to prevent the Boy- aca from entering, which appeared easy for the reason that the channel lay so close to shore that they had hopes of killing the steeraman, and thus cause the boat to sheer off either way and ground herself. Well, they tried to and failed. Such we knew when we saw t Boyaca anchored where she was' , Mr. Woodville then asked for the use of the Cazenove for a despatch boat and for his official bus- iness in connection with H. M. S. (Her ‘ Mndesty's ervlce). This l complied with immediately. A few momenta after this a boat put oil from the ship. and with a flag of truce came ashore, demanding immediate surrender. ‘ To this was sent an answer which was not an acceptance of terms. evading the miter so as to gain time. I. thinking everything all right, left Mr. Wood- ville and was returning home to break- fast at 12:30. Was just finishing when Mr. Woodville'e secretary rushed in. saying: "Get up steam immediately and come to consulate wharf. where a committee awaits the launch to go out and enpostulste against the message sent ashore the second time." which was: "Unless the Liberals surrendered in one hour they would shell the town. Just imagine such cruel. bloodthirsty . and this supposed to be a civilised Republican government. i proceeded at once and took the lead- ing foreigners. together with the priest and Ir. Woodville. aboard. and under a white pillow sham at the bow and the British leg at the. stern rail out towards the ship. When within half amileofhernboatshotolfirom her and intercepted us, and gave us the in- lf we wished to commune to go ashore on “El Morro" would send an emissary to th committee. This we ritlggar as“ riding ; E f “ dusky Inlgger'e harem. Our navy ed : cola Te Vein to Tender a m te Particl- eaate h F" A Briana sf levst. The ennnel meeting of Sherman Council. Amenom. was held last flint. a large representation of the members was present. and manifested sgooddeelofinterestlntheeeleetion of tracers for the ensuing year. which resulted up follows: v, tative to the Grand Coun- cil— t William L. Weed: alter- . nets. George H. Bfomfield. Regent—John W. Pierce. Vice-Regent—Charles Aineworth. crater—Farm: S. Bette. Secretary—P. A. Parnelle. Collector—H. Emory Stevens. Treasurer—Arthur H. Thiele. Chaplain—Benjamin Bennett. Guide—William A. Stevens. Warden—George Govern. Sentry—George A. Shellinger. Organist-«Frederick G. Benedict. Floor Director—Charles E. Hoyt. Assistant Floor Director—Enoch L. Bowen. Trustee for three years—William F. Hoyt. - lt‘wee voted to tender a complimen- tary reception to those who participaté and in the recent presentation of The ‘Princc of Egypt for the benefit of the Norwelk Hospital, the reception to take place some time next month. Re- gent Weed appointed se a committee to make errengem Farron S. Bette. William F. H G. Mitchell. William A. d Frederick E. Raymond. - . . The annual on of the Council i will be made Thursday night. Febru- ary 8. 1900, by Grand Trustee E. L. Linsley. of New Haven. At the close of the business session a smoker wgs enjoyed. Speeches were made by Grater-electiBetts: William H. Overton, late of Stony Brook, L 1.; Regentreleet Pierce and others. HORN! GOES TO mlllll. State School for Boys Will Try its lined at Reforming Willie. Willie Morton. an incorrigible twelve year old. was sentenced to the State School for Boys in Meriden, by Judge Charles D. Bur-nee. formerly of South Norwalk, In the Borough Court of Greenwich, yesterday. Willie Is an all- round bad boy, with the reputation of being the champion of his age in Greenwich. He was arrested. at the home of his mother. Mrs. Joseph Lee, in Ely avenue, last month. for the theft of a silver watchI Deputy Sheriff Fitsroy taking him to Greenwich fro South Norwelk, where his sister he sent’him to avoid arrest. The court was lenient with him upon that occa- sion. suspending execution of sentence have-formed ourselves into .uponhls promise to reform. become a good boy and attend school regularly. . Schoolllie. however, proved too mon- otonous for Willie. and Wednesday night he was ,reaarreated upon a charge of trunancy. with the result nbo've stat- The boy came into prominence a year ago as the victim of alleged cruelty on the part of Miss Davenport, a Wilton woman, to whom he had been "farmed out" from the County Home. NEW DIVORCE PETITIONS. Among the divorce petitions brought to the present term of the Superior Court is that of Leon M. Hussey. of Norwalk. vs. George Hussey. of Nor- walk; married July 28. 1888; habitual intemperance and intolerable cruelty: custody of Nellie. aged ten, and Ed» ward. aged seven years. . Harry McKecver, of Norwaik, vs. Annie McKeever. of Norwelk; married January 3. 1888: habitual intemperance and intolerable cruelty; custody of George and Nellie. minor children. lda K. Grayson against John T. Grayson. both of Stamford. Mrs. Gray— son asks for the annulment of her mar- riage to Grayson. which took place March 9. 1893. upon the ground that he had a lawful wife at the time. She alleges that he was married to Evelyn Grayaon of New Haven, Ohio. August 11. 1870. Mrs. lda Grayeon asks for the custody of leer two children, Eva- lyn Edith. aged six, and Walter Ayl- win. aged five, and for alimony. She alleges that her husband receives 85.- 000 per annum. —Cholce Country Turkeys, 1254c 1b.. at Hayes' market. FUNERAL OF JAMES JONES. The funeral of James Jones was largely attended yesterday afternoon from his late residence in Tolles street. Rev. John J. Foust ofilciated. The pail bearers were nephews of the deceased. Frederick. Edward and Henry Carbon and Frank Carr. There were many handsome floral tributes. among them being two pieces from the employees of Dennis it Blanchard'e straw works. The burial was in the East Norwalk cemetery. —Deliclous Pure candy. WHlST AT MRS. BUREN'S. The Old Foiks'Wh Club was plenty ently entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Buren. in West avenue. last evening. There were four tables. After the games refreshments were served. The honors were carried off by Mrs. William H. Smith and Dr. C. W. Many. Miss Fanny Hoyt and J. P. Treedwell won second prises and the consolation prises went to Mrs. ire Cole and Gould Hoyt. -—Ledlea' Alpines. O'Brien's. REBEKAH'S RED LETTER NIGHT. Tonight will be a red letter one for the Eureka Rebekah Lodge. of South Norwelk. Charity Lodge. of- Bridge- port. will be here In force. lire. Lin- . of Stamford. district dep- uty master will be here and will probably address the assembly. Grand High Priest W. I. Bergen and wife. of Stanford. will attend. as well as a number of others. —Slall Native flea Turkeys. lac. Mmuwnhsmr ' ‘suumiuiiuiis Mill [Hill Hairs Ilse Beard Tells of life Amok Colored People Below the item and Dixon line. sou Minimum mu llllllE Fill THE RACE Work ~ef ins rats-am maul-in School for Girls-(idles Ideal is the' flower Blunt-Japane- neet Necessarily Slew. Miss H. Marghret Beard. principal of the Montgomery lhdustrial School for colored girls, spoke about her work'in the South Norwelk Congregational Church, last night. Miss Beard commenced by saying that the people of our country, reading so much of the crimes of the negro in the South. are beginning to ask: Can any real and permanent good he done for the race? is the negro worth working for? She said we must not forget that the dark side of which we' read belongs to the lower element of the race. Thir- ty years of freedom In but a short time after two hundred years of slavery; improvement is necessarily slow. . Miss Beard then gave a clear descrip- tion of the homes of the Southern ne- gro. Most of them are mere cabins, consisting of but one or two rooms with little means of comfort. The lack of neatnese and refinement is duepartly the ignorance of the house-mother partly to the fact that she'ls us- ly a servant in a white family, and as little time to care for her home. he Montgomery Industrial School about one hundred and sixty-five lara; it has five teachers. its ob- ia to train colored girls for Chris— homeomakers. The work is large- ndustrial; it is eminently practical thoroughm’l‘he book-stud}. l t l a on are, elemental. such as belong to the gram- mar school grades. Cooking, sewing; housework and nursing are taught ex-’ perimentaily. In order to Introduce correct methods of food preparation scholars are allowed to take portions of their cookery home. The sewing course includes mending, cutting and fitting of garments. it is noticeable. said Miss Board. that under the influence of the school the homes do Improve in the ways of cleanliness. order. health and morals. When the girls marry they have bet- ter homes than their parents her... One of the important studies 18 that of the daily Bible class. As is well known, the typical Southern negro is liable to over-excitement and su‘ peratltion In his religious exercises. He is well assured that he cannot "get re- ligion“ unless he "sees visions and dreams dreams." Even the children are impelled to the "mourncr's bench. ' where they will kneel for an hour at a time. moaning and groaning over their sins. while waiting for the miraculous “power" to tell them they are saved. Opposed to this highly spir tual relig- ion Is the Montgome Sch 1. and oth- ers in various pa the South. which endeavor to lead the younger colored people to higher. more endur- ing and more reverent views of relig- on. A good library and “per mission is connected with the schotil. The schol- ars are themselves encbaragcd to do missionary work. and last year they supported a pupil In Armenia at an ex- pense of $6.60. which they had earned. The Christian socfi‘g under the aus- 1 piece of the school has 139 members! It Is rated by Secretary Beer as the! largest Junior soolety, colored, in the world. The King's Daughters Circle. of thb South Norwaik Congregational Church is supporting a pupil -in the school. Funds are needed to carry on the work. " BAPTIST ENDEAVOIEES. Ilectiea "or Olerre fer the Six Heaths Beginning January I. A business meeting of the Young People's Society of christian Endeall- or took place at the South Norwn‘ik Baptist Church last night for the elec- tion of officers for the six months be- ginning January I. The following were chosen: President-4i. C. Schoiield. llVice president—Miss Fannie Mitch- e . lRecording secretary—Miss L. Mor— re. Treasurer—Miss H. Finch. Pianist-Missrg filobbina. Committees— ”taint—M. J. Guy. Chairman. Social—Mrs. E. scrim. ' Missionary—Miss Fannie D'Artois. Prayer meeting—G. Gjrish. Sunday school—F. Lyon. Temperance—Mrs. George Water Flower—Algie Searies. ' Freed—Alfred Boutwell. Music—Mine Edith Robbins. Visiting—lire. E. R. Bennett. Junior Endeavor—Mrs. C. F. Bout- we . Information—Miss Fannie D'Artois. -Christmes Wreaths. 2 for 26¢. F. D. Lawton a Go. A conference of Baptist ministers is in session. this afternoon and will close with public services this evening. The session ‘opened at 2:30 o'clock with a praise service and business session. -‘i‘oye. Games. Doll Furniture. Xmas Tree Ornaments in great variety, at M. I. Ilith O Oil's. 2‘ / -ing wr’A devoted to a review by Mrs. 'has granted an order dissolving the ‘ FRIDAY. .50“ clse. ‘ ' is the Probate ‘mue Judge WI » ‘ . Seymour. of Ridge- deld. the commissioner of the Nor-walk Probate w » . who heard the ceseotthe» . ”rallies Sarah E. Adams, .3 . appointment of a conservator. liking alleged that the respondent in .nasound mind. will render his . in the. Norwelk to Court morrow morning at 10:8 o'clock. i The ergumsatein the case were com- pleted yesterda afternoon. Judge Gre- gory. counsel. the petitioners. set forth the feats brought out during the trial in a eleartend concise manner. claiming that thhetitlonere had clear- ly established the fact that the respon- dent was entering from a delusion. un- der which influence she was traveling and ding money In that manner that eho ld.have gone for her support. Attorney John 1. Welsh, represent- lng the respondent admitted for the sake of argument that the respondent was soilering under a delusion. but claimed that the petitioners had shown no waste of money on her part. but that. _on the other hand, It had been prfiven that slidt lived very Economi- cs 1. A. Gray also repre- ndeut. In- his argu- thet there was some- ' that had not been brought to light. it hinted at conspir- acy; perhaps a re to get control of the defendant's rty. He enpetls- ted at length the Juatneee of Miss Adama' claim at some one had her brother under .spell. He went back into the days of. Salem withcrsit. and said that inthoee days. when persons believed that us were under a spell they were not alleged to be in. sane. He then referred to his client as being abreast of the times In these days of hypnotlanh and not insane. for he believed it highly possible that something had changed the brother. once so loving into almost an entire stranger. He “did not blame the sister for being noiicftoue, and said that her trips to Middletown to look after his welfare were nothing more than could be expected. Judge Gregory. In his reply to the lawyers representing the respondent. said he was firmly convinced that Mr. Gray, In his interest for his client. must have also failed under a spell; and was also laboring under a delusion that carried him way back into the past nndi‘thp time of the witches. He brief- ly misread .10 he questions of law raised by his nents. and closed. reruns Am “SKIPPED.” ‘ The management of Hoyt's Theatre announces for’laturdey. matinee and night. 'aW'attteétion which should prove a notable engagement at this favorite play house; for the funniest of all farce comedies "Shipped by the Light of the Moon" will be presented. It is safe to predict that no lover of fun will miss this rare treat. This favorite piece is well and favorably known to our theatre-goers, and d not need extended notices. as it has enjoyed bril- liant and successful engagements throughout the wholec ountry. This sermon the management has endeavor- ed to employ a company of unusual merit and confidentially claim that the characters in the hands of Budd Ross. John Gorrnan, J. B. Bradley, Edward Terr. Burt Snow, Winifred Woicott, Dorothy Thornton. Ethel Earle and Hclaine Hadley. will bear comparison with any that has ever appeared in the comedy. Matinee. 10 end the; eve- ning, 25. 85. and 50c. MEETING OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB. Thursday afternoon Mrs. E. J. Hill opened her house for a meeting of the Woman's Club. A paper was presented by Mrs. A. 8. Hill upon the Racial El- ements Among the Russian People. This was followed by a brief talk uponr the present condition of Finland. by Mrs. C. W. Shelton. Mrs. F. A. Hoyt spoke of the Royalty and Nobility in Russia. and the few minutes romain- W. is. Curtis of the Russian Commer- cial System. PRIZES FOR WHIST SCORES. The Central Club Whist Club has decided to offer two Christmas prises for those having the highest scores since October 16. The prises will be awarded at the club meeting on Dec- ember 28. Another set of prises will be awarded in the spring, the scores dating from the January session of the c u . WILTON BOY GETS A PLUM. Judge Beach. of the Supreme Court. Royal Benefit Society. which formerly had an office at No. 203 Broadway. and appointing Herbert S. Ogden receiver. The company was incorporated In March, 1893. CARD OF THANKS. The undersigned desire to thank the relatives. friends and shopmetes for their many deeds of kindness. and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father. MRS. JAMES JONES AND FAMILY. —MATINEE TOMORROW. Skipped by the Light of the Moon Company gives a matinee at Hoyt's Theatre tomorrow. Children. 10c; ed- ults, 25c. ———-d-————-— FESTIVAL REHEARSAL. Next rehearsal will be held at the South Norwelk Congregational Church. Tuesday evening. December is. at 7 o'clock. Bring Rebekah and Creation scores. CERTAINTY 0F RESULT. Is what every cook is anxious for. All anxiety is removed when Hecker's Self RaleiegFlourIsused. Tryapeckega of "Iuperletive” bread and see. -.MW.—_ “W DECBER 11899 NE York‘s-Wis Fliilliii lilNVENlllJN Eloqusntlr Set forth,» Senator Done Before the Republican National Committee. CHICAGO fill it. mus' ARE iisu HElilll mar Brief Incentive Session Held. at Which Ir. Pueeedee Morel Bessietlens en the Death of Vice-Presi- dent Hebert. Washington. December lB-The Re- publican National Committee met in the banquet hall of the Arlln n Ho- tel today to select the place 0‘ meeting for the next Republican convention. Chairmen Hanna presided. and prior to the open session at which the claims of the various candidate cities were resented. a brief executive session was e . The executive session of the commit- tee was very brief. it consisted in call- lng of the roll, the adoption of the or- der of business and the adoption of a resolution In memory of Vice-president Hobart. The resolution was offered by Mr. Fessenden, of Connecticut, and is as follows: "‘The Republican National Commit- tee assembles under conditions which cause poignant grief. it mourns the death of one of its distinguished asso- ciates In the years which has passed and who died secondly only in his rank and station in this country—Garret A. Hobart. of New Jersey. late vice-pres- ident of the United States. “For nearly twenty years this com- mittee enjoyed his wine counsel and his unfailing support in every emer- gency. Hls Judgment was always sound and his sagacity and ability unlimited. “Hie urbanity never ceased, it was a pleasure and a privilege to mingle with him. There was no spot on his pure private live, and the nation's” sympa- thies have gone out to those whom he has left bereaved. Not even a whisper was ever heard against him in his long political career. Yet he was a sturdy Republican. and gave and took blows in many a political fight. He never avoided 'an issue. nor evaded a respon- sibility. He commanded the respect and esteem of his political opponents in almost equal degree with the devot- ed loyalty of his friends. Enemies he had none, public or private. "His great heart was never closed to any just appeal for aid or sympathy. “Every act of his busy life dignified American citizenship and in his clos'lng years he conferred honor upon the high office which he held. “Every attribute of his character drew him closer with those whom he was associated. "The committee extends to his fam- iiy its most profound and sincere sym- pathy and directs that a copy of this memorial be engrossed and transmitted to them." The delegates from the differcne cit- Ies were then invited in to present thir claims. An hour was accorded to each city. The first city heard from was Chi- cago. for which Samuel Raymond made the opening address. Mr. Raymond said that every one knew the facilities which Chicago possessed in the way of hotels. railroads and telegrapbs. He closed by saying that Chicago would guarantee the fulfillment of any re- quest the committee might make. .vueorge W. Miller said that if the convention was not to be held in a state that did not have a candidate it could not come to lllinois. for that state had a candidate not a resident of that state. but one from the neighbor- ing state of Ohio. This reference to the president evoked applause. Chi« cago, he said, desired to have a Re- publican platform adopted In that city to wipe out the name "Chicago plat- form of l896." which stood for repud- iation. ’ John S. Miller. president of the Un- ion League Club. of Chicago. said..the convention should be held in the West. In St. Louis, Omaha. Denver or St. Paul but more particularly in Chicago. which was the centre of the whole West. - Mayor Walbridgc put for the claims for St. Louis nest. He said they did not have a large delegation. “having left so e of our people at home." This role use to the large delegations from other states was received ylth laugh- ler. Nathan Frank, of St. Louis, said: “We have but one candidate and boundless prosperity; why not give the city in which he was first nominated the convention in which he would be again placed in nomination." Edward Devery was introduced as a Democrat. He said that all the people of St. Louis, irrespective of party. would welcome the convention. This concluded St Louis' hour and New York was then called. General McAlpin introduced Senator Depew. who was greeted with tremendous cheers. Mr. Depew said: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee: On behalf of our delega- tion, i wish to briefly present the rea- sons which we belleve make New York the best place for holding the nest Na- tional Republican Convention. The first considerations in selecting a city are accommodations and easy and frequent methods of communica- tion. Fifty or one hundred thousand visitors make no Impression upon its hotel accommodations. These accom- modations ere of the variety to meet every pocket and every taste. The conformation of this city is such that the hotel district lies within a limited --Chrlstmee Wreaths. f fontic. l'. D.sttoeaoe. _ arse. .ladleoalqeereGerden accommo- dates. without crowding, it people. and is also so centrally altos as to be within easy and conveni t access frilm the City Hall. This convention will probe ly be in session a fewer number of if ye than any of Its predecessors. Th ticket will be nominated by scc oration. There is no division of sea mentsin our party as to who shall h It. The wisdom and etetosmanehlp f Presi- dent McKinlsy have satisfied ‘ he party and the country, so that he w ll receive the immediate and unanimou nomina- tion of the convention and t t choice will just as certainly be rati d by be people. By the time the oven n meets the choice for vice-pres dent 'll be equally clear. We shall have unique, interesting and inspiring s tacle of a great party going before the people without any of the deolousies or the ncrimonics or heart—burnings of defeated convention candldlltes. The platform is already formulai d In the minds. not only of the part leaders, but of the voters of the country. it will point to an unexampledfrecoru oi pledges fulfilled. oil the hem ilcent re- sults of Republican policies. and ex- traordinary prosperity. ltr keynote will be gold and glory—gold. the stan- dard which. code fixed bey rid ques- tion, has given us the first r: all among commercial nations, and th glory or our arms. which has made the a worlu power and opened for the enormous surplus of our fields and fac‘ ories, dis tant. exhaustless and rel uneratlve markets. . _ The presence of the conivention in New York city would have‘ian inspir- ing effect upon the greatcit of our statos.whose electoral vote has so often turned the scale of the preliidency. It will also give increased enthusiasm to the Republicans of Connecticut on one side and of New Jersey bill the other. who have turned from free ililver those ordinary Democratic atates.‘ The West. the South and the Pacific coast are rep- resented by ihe most actlvi and ener- getic business men of the metropolis. who are there also to rel resent the business interests from here they come. it is by contact lth these states within a state that t. e delegates from the several states will be brought into more intimate and cl e connec- tion with the sections from which they come and with all other “ sections of the country. than is possibe anywhere except in the coemopolitar. city which Is the first city In the world and the metropolis of the western continent: which has within the Ian two years been treading upon London‘s prestige as the financial center of libs world. Lieutenant Governor Woodrun fol- lowed, he also advocatingiNew York's claim. ii ——-0ak Dining Chairs from ti up. Dining Tables from 86 um Raymond 1 Sons. l — -———ir_ LAST DAY OF DEBATE. flesh Between Ir. Belirv and Ir. Wheeler Over the Florinoe Bill. Washington. December lib—This was the closing day of the general debate on the financial bill in ihe House of Representatives. but thatifact failed to arouse more than languid interest in the proceedings. Mr. JineS. Virginia. amped the debate in opposition to the After Messrs. Rea. K‘ntucky. and Williams, Missouri. ad spoken against the bill the serel ty of the de- bate was unexpectedly l terrupted by a sensational personal ilash between Mr. Berry and Mr. Whee or. both Dem- ocrats. of Kentucky. M . Wheeler sc- oured recognition to question state- ments by Mr. Berry y sterdey as to corruption in the at Kentucky campaign. “I regret the necessit of having to wash our dirty linen of Kentucky on the floor of the Hon ," said Mr. Wheeler. “but i don't propose that our people shall be mall ed without a word of protest." l—— —Percale and Flannelkatte Wrappers and Flannel Waists for the Xmas sea- son. 98c upwards. M. S.iSmith & Co’s. i __ LITTLE WAR ”ENS. 1-. Throw rms Light is the Situation in the Transvaal. London. December liS—There was little news this morning to throw fresh light on the situation at the seat of war. The artillery ill ng heard near Colenso indicates a preliminary to the expected big battle. 1 neral Barton is reported to have to rty-elght guns In good positions. andl the Boers are apparently pursuing the same tactics as at hisgersfontein by no replying. with the view of concealing their position until the infantry is brought Into play. —Morrle Chairs fromr—t-SJSO up. Fancy g‘ockere from 83 up ht Raymond & ns. —. nxs’umarrou rssssrs. Southington. Deccml r ill—It was learned today that at an early date a committee representing the largest creditors of the H. D. mlth Manufac- turing Company, car isge hardware makers. of Plantevillq, will begin an examination of the as hold the concern'e pep r. ——-l —NOTl¢ E. Legs Lamb. 12c lb.; Foreqnerters. 7c lb.: Fresh Cal. Hams. to. 1b.: Smells. 10c 1b.: Bent Prime . lic lb. New York Market. YOUNG CROCKETT RETURNS. Franklin Crockett. info disappeared from his home in Ho ayton. over two weeks ago. returned t in morning. com- ing by way of Dorian He states that he has been in Broo lyn. ——._l -- —HEADQUA TEES. Xmas Trees, Wrest s. Roping. Holly and Mistletoe. Spec Positive” first ile deficit s Distance ~ Iiv Doctors like. he." The New York floral of log contained a picture (I Witt Talmage Van D019, the Norwalk Baptist i‘ ' following reference to healing: . lth greet “M" Witt Talmage Yen Donn. . First Baptist Church Conn.. who calls hi n. metaphysiclan, told , seeming power ova? d ' he had cared for I III; who had consumption ’5 up by the doctors.‘_nnd , "1'. A. THEALIr-At ROWGM camber ms. 189». Ellwood, aged eleven months and. i}, can of Mr. and Mrs. -' 1 Funeral Sunday aflerhood clock from the residence in WANTED—Two young to learn a trade. :10 per week . .5 weeks. Apply Monday and Tuesday. Oily Nov- elty Co.. 94 Washington M‘vSouth Norwalk. Conn. ‘ . 0 alidt WANTED—A compmt cook and laundress. Apply Mrs. W. 46 West avenue. South Nona“, . .dO 1w . FOR - ron slim—Til rd’bii'lldi raises: of Mr. Morehoune'a‘ on ' avenue, 50 feet by 140. more or let: W 8400. Inquire of Mr. Hath". stand. Washington street bridge. ' "roe sum-ramp.- meg... Warranted good singers. . w. D. i... it Academy street; :lk. ' ‘ - . d1 3t FOR SALE OR RENE—New sis- room cottage, with orwlthout 2% acres land; line location on best part of Ely avenue; short distance from I. R. sta- tion. inquire of Henry Tilly, North Main street. V ‘ ' did 3!. FOR SALE—WWW 101' years. The improved Demorset Sew- Ing Machine. $19.50. Drop Hood. 321.50. M. S. Smith C 00.. the Goods insurance dl rf and Kitchen Furnishia TO LET—House "Spring street. all modern improvements. One family; or second floor of pens with hot and cold water to manned wife. inquire of William C. Jello. dih 3t TO LET—House Van Zahdt an. 810; house Saugatuck road. .15; North Tay- lor ave, 35; Stewart eve., 810; Ely eve., $10; Fairileld eve., .5; Hilflde Place. :16; High street. this: Water street. 86 and $8. Manufadtory with boiler and engine. rooms, Sets and midences. Raymond Bros. did at .- ”a...” T0 LET—On Wat Washington at.. a six room fiat with conveniences. ’12: also a barn with two ls. Louis S. Beers. Fl National Bank. .c M- “.3 “ TO LET—Store, 43 South Main street. Music Hall block; sled are rooms in same block, suitable for oil— ces or family. Apply to E. A. Wood- ward. or Taylor 1 Golden. TO LET—Four room apartment. 2d story. Rent ts; also two-room once steam heated, modern style. in first story of the new Iwarts & Corbett block: also rooms on Raymond street. rent so to 87 per month. Apply at of- dce of The Old Well Cigar 00.. 85 Washington street. “rd"sm‘ 'Jfifi—m_fiTmm-w at 68 Spring street, South Norwelki a%easonnble. Inquire of Jacob K. T0 LET—THE MOST FAYORABL LOCATED MANWAOTUMNG ‘ ‘ IN THE'NORWALKI. Ill . FULTON BUILDING fronting . or street, near Wash - . Norwaik. with rest on the ~ Dock, a fine. Wellclightsd ieetbylofeetiathecimr. shipped without Mag. lded to suit tenants. terms to April 1st. II” to that date. Taylor! M ii. . . ..l . , “L7,..- ism“ "" ransom. ‘mfl U ' . with 14 English .. wardwillbepeid rams. i Florence Brown. I “I. railroad > .. ‘ ‘o
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