*' it". Mill
ays ago itflwasthe
throughout the
john H. Light, of
., i. would have a
4, “ speakership T’of
o e of Re resents-
tappears fiat there
ntcstfl and that “men
kibiinencc" are piedg»
‘iniore S. Banks, of
‘ sin this “mp0—
‘g‘f Ligit,"ihc ew
overnent. Time will
these’QttestiOIis. Mean-
the I opularity of Judge
(iii ikely’ to wane. As a
the last house he made
en ’ because he was ai-
~ his advocacy: of
to lbe'right, was
able ‘i‘eat ers and
in the legislat-
ourteous to every
minded, conscien-
utely honest. His rec-
egtslatpr Wait at the best.
opularity 'was deserved,
who knew him respected
“(I he is not a man whose
ikely to be such as to for-
espéct'of any man whose
is worn. .haying . 'He has
"hysi‘cal ‘quallfications, the
t " ments. the experi-
, a. speaker of the
tight to possess. He is a
'w in his prejudices, judi»
is temperament, courteous
‘ meat. If he isn't an ideal
for the speakership then
e found in the state of
éut. That‘s why mention
the as the probable next
i; ’ House has been re-
' 0 much'satisfaction
man has remem—
yjbung men and women
ative village in the days of
fitvsuccess. 'He is Gustave
hewealthy packer. Mr.
sent back" to Cape Cod.
he received his early edu-
ilra' log schoolhouse, and
he began his business ca—
' . . u itinerant meat veuder.
tation to young people to
bingo and work in his
V . Sta He promised rap—
nceinEnt where ability and
be, shown. in all. nearly
hymen and women have
d.
ungyChnng is extremely
73nd gratified at the be-
not the American troops to-
" e-Ch‘idesc. Thisis consid—
li ht matter. .From all see-
it e portion of the city of
under American supervis-
' the-.,words of praise, thank-
5 nd‘ commendation regard
in behavior of the Ameri-
utra lino ournus.
vet‘noroelcct McLean should
cute and open his military
y. There are a lot of gcucr-
and colonels to bc madc. rc-
k the New Haven Register.
or‘Vancc, of New Britain,
a from the view of conten—
Colonel Osborn. of New
‘ that the Australian ballot
,ould be an improvement
Connecticut secret ballot
r. Vance regards the Con—
t method infinitely super-
the Australian device. but
that voting machines are
talking about.———Iiartford
Bridgeport Union notes
ge Light‘is still able to sit
notice things, withstand-
Hali’ock of the Banks speak-
‘lloomlet in a truly heroic
ladelphia Times thinks
no occasion to worry over
if”, e are paying for
"cutablishmcut this
$148,000,000, a tidy
y",
_ .erally reliable, but ‘sometiptes sen-
wnwt’iona alwaynn ‘
W _ ‘
comeszthdrctu ‘ 1d. gem
Milled con-
temporary the on essional
Recordyf out} exchnn‘gcltable."
DEATH lN THE GOHOONBR.
(New Haven Palladium.)
'1 Brewers have. discovered in. " fallln
off in the sales of‘beer. and a caretu
study of the cause had led them to the
conclusion that it is due to the grow
ing habit of drinking the beverage at
home. Gentlemen have theirbecr court
around to their houses in bottles and
cases, and do not go to the saloons
to ‘Iuduige in u drinking bout with
boon companions. Hence they drink
what they want. and do not feel
called upon either to stand or accept
treat until the entire party has given
the command to “set 'em up again."
The change of fashion beheaded out
some expressions of deanoudoncy~pre-
dietions that the beer trade will never
be what it has been. Such discourage-
ment is. we apprehend, premature. No
great revolutions ever take place with-
out temporary losa.‘ The man who has
his beer sent around may drink it In
silence and solitude for a time. but
mercuric the my in Maritim-
by will dlacovrt‘bow‘ t” {gllfoiii‘the
stomach's aake."‘and‘t iipiy‘ its
l.
consumption. Them it. tint! liter
or servant, who ‘kno . . "where i: is
kept will, have access “to it, ut-‘ali hours
of“ the day.~*whereas the gentleman Who
visits the'salcon wiil‘wnittill the bus-
iness of the day is done."nnd’do up all
of his drinking'in an hour or two. And
there is no likelihood that the family
at home would know of his habits and
learn to emulate them, to the‘proflt of
the brewers’ trade.‘ .
But a graver danger threatens. Ovar-
in England. near Manchester. some
sixty papplo have died and many hun-
dreds are alarmingly ill from beer
drinking. It in is the method of making
beer, or rather the ingredients used.
that are held responsible for this; Good
‘beer is made of hops and malt, but
there is a cheaper deer. and drinkers
consume more of it bccuusc of its
chenpuess. in making this. glucose is
used as a substitute for both the ma-
terials mentioned. in the manufacture
of glucose sulphuric acid is used. This
sulphuric acid is made from pyrites
brought from Spain. and in these Is
always a trace of arsenic. ’l‘hc lode
from which the Birmingham supply
came ilk supposed to. hava contained
much more than thmaverage supply of
arsenic. The beer which produced each
deadly effects has been analyzed and
found to contain enough .a nlc to
kill any habitual drinker. The nglish
people who drank the beer and wore
poisoned were not aware of the pres-
ence. of this arsenic; if they had been
they would have drunk more prudent-
ly. Arsenic does not invariably kill
There are habitual arsenic enters who
succeded by beginning with small
quantities and gradually enlarging
them. Young ladies have found it ben-
eficial to their complexion. giving it a
delicate and transparent tint. Physi-
cians employ it in their practice for
certain ailments with good results. All
glucose-made beer contains more or
less arsenic. and the drinker who has
found it safe to drink a certain make
of beer should be careful not to change
the brand. if after a time he notesY
[hfli his complexion has taken on a
brighter color. and nose and stomach
expand, he can feel assured that he is
arsenic proof.
_—_.\.
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
(Bridgeport Farmer.)
Rural free delivery launpopular In
localities which have post ofllcea and
fear to locothern. Residents in the lm
mediate vicinity of those offices are the
principal_ objectors. and organizers or
this opposition ican‘nuturuily be found
in tho postmasters whose positions are
threatened. This is particularly the
case Where the post office is located In
a store which is benefited more or loss
by the daily visits of persons oxpoct-
lug mull who. with their mail delivered
at or near their residence are much
less likely to visit the post office. Yet
the extinction of these offices consti—
tutes one of the greater arguments.
from tho government‘s standpoint. in
support of the rural free delivery sys-
tem. viz., economy.
it must be admitted that free dc-
livary is not materially beneficial to
persons living near it post ofllco. The
main purpose of the system is to hone-
ilt those living at a distance. and tilts
purpose is accomplished by it. It oper-
ntes also to increase tho postal llllll-
none. for the greater tho convenience.
the larger the patronage. This bug.
mentu the postal revenue and. with
abolition of the salaries of a consider-
able number of postmaster-n. renders
feasible the introduction of the service
without entitling a heavy deficit. it is
probable that rural free delivery has
come to stay." and that it will even-
tually cover all rural districts.
NEWSPAPERS AND THEATRE
TlOKETB.
(New London Day.)
Hartford In the richest city In the
state, and next to the largest, but in
some rcapoctu it is only a big country
town. it could get a pointer in this
phase of municipal management from
any small city in the state. New mn-
don for instance. where nmuucmcnt li-
censes are granted llililm‘ a city ordi-
nance by the chief of police. and more
is no common council committee of
amusement which has to be tipped
With theater passes. The Hnrtforu
court of common council has on much
use for a committee of umndcmcnt an
it has for a committee on free lunches.
Lot its present ridiculous experience
result in the abolishment of its com-
mlttco on amusements. the members
of which have shown how many kinda
of fool some men can be.
(Hartford Coltrane).
The suggestion has been thrown out
in various quarters that tho nee/spa»
porn have been showing more cour‘ 0
than consistency or discretion in 0 i4,
hiring the amusement committee for
its policy regarding free tickets for
shows. “Why The Oourant has tickets
for every show that comes along.
doesn't it?" Certainly it has. but they
are a hereof-tn. arrangement Miriam
the theater and the newspaper rcgdrd~
3‘ Wiiuier'Seascu :Conliadicled‘in 9,
_ ' Millicent FaShions.
/ \ .
_ After seeing the number of Roses and Colored Foliagesthat are
being used to adorn the Hats this season, you hesitate to know if
you are in the Spring or Winter Season. However. such are the dies
tates of Fashion. and they must be obeyed. ‘r it
We have an exceptionall large gathering of roses and foliages,
in all the new tints. New ‘ old
lea.
Fancy Crowns. New Gold Buck~
OUR ASSORTMENT or
READY n’unnrn sins
is unusually largemmon them you will find the‘hsmall HORSE
SHOE TOQU L. THEIANCAKE liA'l‘ and the large GAINS-
BORO effects in velvet, in allthcnew WINTER SHADINGS;
NEW FUR TRIMMED'HATS.
if an insider. mid in lime.
We pay your fare one way on 83 purchaael; both ways on to purchases.
E. H. Dillon 8:00.
986 AND 988 MAIN STREET.
BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
6i Cannon Street.
W
walks.
Here's a cape of double faced
JACKETS.
SUITS.
SKIRTS.
dish for what We. get than to give free
Advertising and take free tickets in
my. No favor is done to an establish-
id newspaper by giving it tickets in
:xchaugc for advance notices. 'l‘hc
iDiiCe is worth more than the tickets.
'f the amusement committee represent-
ul themselves. and, for example. iur~
.llahod each night's pluybllls to the
theater and were. willing to take part
pay in tickets. we should any that Man-
ager Parsons had done a ahrown
ttrokc of business in so nrrnnging
hinge with them. The weak Spot in
their case in that they are not them ill.
.ill in their individual capacity. but as
representatives of the city government.
f there in any obligation on the part
if the theater. it is toward the city and
not to the individuals. and there is no
'11.; the city's tickets or part of the.
‘iiy's money. The newspaper arrange.
nont. while we object to it, is nobody's !
business except the two parties to it.
But the free tickets for the amusement
committee make a cnuc where the city
wind the theater do the. bunlnou nnn
the city's agents pocket. a share ottlic
benefits. Custom has carried the thing
on so long that there is some excuse
for it and it will, perhaps, be enough It
the pructicc is stopped now and the
matter dropped. ilut there in no de-
funding it and cannot safely be any
continuing it.
US! IN LiFI: NEGLBCT iN DEATH.
With nature and God one low is in-
exorable-he who dinuaes or mlauscu
a faculty must loan it. The traveler
finds in the Mammoth cnvc fish which
appear at the first glance to have per-
fect cyan. but which are discovered to
be totally blind. In every realm npture
withdrew: her gift from him who nog-
facts or minuscu it. Neglecting vision.
the meld is punished by blindncuu:
neglecting wings. the flying fish hurls
those members Imaging focbly by the
chic: neglecting to use anp, the branch
withcrs and dice. Use in life. Nog-
iact in atrophy and donth.-licv. Now-
cli Dwight “fills in Succoal.
nan-W
AWAITING INSTRUCTIONS.
"Our town." said a man from Lam-
of being the rcnldcucc'of the original
fellow who doesn’t know enough it)
come in out of the ruin. l’li tell you
how It was. This young man iii oin-
ploycd in the Pennsylvania railroad
chops. and one day ho was sent to
Philllpnburg to repair the roof on tho
nation. and give it a coat of paint.
After he had been at work an hour or
3: a heavy rain began to fall, and the
flowing telegram was, received by
the foreman at the chops: ‘I am on
the roof. and it in mining. Shall i stay
up or come downf’ You can imagine
there ivns considraable apart at the
follows, on on who be came back
in the even ng."-—Phii ciphia Record.
nus FAIR CLOAK stair.
Here’s Help.
Jacket, (tape, Suit---Help for Xmas.
Making a reduction in price is certainly a substantial assist-
ance in producing a “Merry Christmas for the ladies of The Nor-
iuatificatlon in the committee's pocuet- '
hcrtvillc. N. J., the other day. "lioaiitn .
n..u..a..‘....mpew......
The Marshall Typewriter Exchange. Agenis,
' Bridgeport, Conn
Write for Catalogue. .
w
material. has a hood. straps, very
nicely made indeed. We offer it now at $2.69.
$3.49 to $11.00.
$5.98 to $15.00.
$1.49 to $ 7.00.
unsunou nos. 68 Washington n, Stuff] liorualk.
us the season's advertising. and wul THE CLERGYMAN AND THE HQ‘
'eadily admit that we would ratherI
:harge CNN for Wm" W0 8'“? and W!" . days. which Mr. Gladstone used to re-
A true anecdote of the old clcction
info. will pcrhnpn boui- retelling of the
moment. Al. the celebrated election in
1855. at which Mr. (ilndstoue lost his
seat for Oxford University-becoming.
to use his own pbrnsc "unmnzzhnl ‘—
irls opponent was (inthorne Hardy.
The practice at u contented election
was for each elector to record his vote
by word of mouth before tellers for
mtch party.
The late Professor Henry Smith was
acting as teller for Mr. Gladstone.
when an uncouth country clergyman
entered. and. to the usual request for
whom he wished to record his vote.
rcplicd. In his confusion, “l vet for Mr.
Glad—4 menu for 'Ardy." '
"l claim that vote." quietly put in
Professor Henry Smith.
"No. no." protested the clcrgymnn.
“I did not finish the name.“
“Quite so. but you did not oven. begin
tho othcr." rciortod the professor.~
London Chronicle.
LOST CREEK OBITUARV 8T (LE.
At 8:15 o‘clock Wednesday night the
immortal is int. of Si Hawkins escaped
from its prison of flesh and soared in.
to that grout conundrum yclcpt inc
Unknown." and the vacant body was
laid to rust on the hillside on Thurs-
tiny. Parson Gray doing the honors at
the cntomhmcnt.
Death loves a shining mark. 'tin said.
And you can wngc your stackin's
She got a top notch thoroughbred
When she took it shot at Hawkins!
May he requlscnt in the usual pent-o.
ful manner until Gabriel loads the lust.
trump—Denver Pout.
FOR SALE.
Wm...»-
LOT on WASHINGTON STREET
For pnriiculnrn. apply [0 ‘
JACOB M. LAYTON,
5 RAILROAD PLACE.
IOUTH woman.
"ececrlon NOTICE."“‘*~--
W ‘ .
The City National 'Ibnk, South Nor-
wuik, court.
The annual meeting of. thastohk.
holderl bf til ii 'mk for ihg action
or directors r.‘ rupturing y r win'
he held at the Banking House. on Tues:
day. January 8. 1901, from 1 to 2
o'clock p. oh. and to vote for In amend-
ment to Article at or the association.
vim: The Board of Directora’lbuli
concist of not less than seven nor more
than nine shareholders. .
JACOB M. DAYTON, Cashier.
South Not-walk, amber. fl. 1900.
till ill I! ll 1'1
‘ . of pretty things for Christmrsmparuc» .
it" in y ‘ “ f .
Fig akin itivhloduimmnklng all aorta
ularly gifts suitable for men. it
comes in both light and dark shades. '
and the beauty of the articles of which
it in models that they are both useful _ , . , , .
and pretty. ' l. ‘ ‘ " " ‘ .
mChatelaine mirrors are all right—~ ,. :.-. , . ‘- .»
wgliihzvfotiluilgtpiafliéiiillh$53335 : ConeyFur Starts, with six "opossnni tails, good quality. all new
them swinging uncovered from her ”“5 season, worth $75» a“1-351 . V .
belt. catching a glimpse of ourselves F' F;- : rf .e ~ ' 1‘" '1“ A H V
as we do so. Those with sliding my; me cnch Con y Sea 8. s lected skins, With six opossum
era are much prettier. being richli’ tails, real value $200; today SI'SO' '
c‘nurneled withneur-dc-lis or other do- { Skunk Opossum Fu’r Scarfs, brown or black,~adjustablcchain
s an. astcncr, six large full tails, reuular price Santa today'$4.50‘.
it lslntcrentin to wuichthc so it" ‘ ‘ “ " “ ' . .
“do,“ me new “fink,“ m, ”mypumfie Skunk Opossum Fur Scaris, deep fur collar. A I quality fur,
Just now themnw tics and ribbon belt six .cluiant, tails, adjustable t‘hain fastener, regular price, $7.98,
glib spiked ends ‘iil'le fiplltli‘li‘l‘ng today 5.50.. “i ‘ » « . . -
.omouaocnarrow or .Il‘ilt am am. - . .-
“me a metal and $1,, graduating m, .Sable Fox Animal Scarf, large head and large full tail, a very
limbo; t0 tithpolnt and whiting the at}. Stylislrscarf, worth $10.00. today $7.50. . ~ ‘ . '
are out resend ahu for four incl . ' . . -. ' . ‘1' Wm. . '. .,., ~
08. The” are very ”may. it dont ‘ We have muffs to match this scarf at same prutc. .1 ,1 1,
neatly and not as heavy as those an Deep Collarctte of fine quality. near seal fur. and gray lumi-
tlrely of metal. mer fur yoke, lined with best quality satin, a very handsome gar-
Tlie waistcoat of fur Is one of tilt
newest fashions in dress. The fur: merit, worth $H'50‘ at $7'50'
use“ for the purpose must be short ' Sable'Fur Scarf, 85 inches long. finished with six handsome
haired to secure a trim effect. Some tails. ’Lins is,an elegant scarf, and is priced $15.00 by most’d'e'al-
times there in a piece of fur inserted , . .- . -.
at the throat, which in little more thur ere. Our special price today lb $9'75'
an elongated chemisene won can... Handsome Electric Seal Fur Coats, cut in very latest shape,-
1ipistmukles ll: chi: inflection isn- ltlfu' lined with Skinner's guaranteed lining, A I fur, equal to any $35.00
(3 9.8 . in“ W 8!] Q SGGVOB an I! l" s ' i
am trimmed mm the flame m an or. garment on the market. Our price $28.00.
dlnary meet mm is turned into a That Seal Fur Coat, only ancxpcrt can tell it from genuine A
smart and at the some time comfort Alaska seal, a very handsome, as well as serviceable garment,
ublo winter gown for mild days. Baby would be good value at $50.00, today $37.50.
:fi'mmlfn: [3:29:30fgfné‘l’; 1:3: £33232; Mufis of near seal, monkey. coney. marten. lynx, electric seal 3.
feet. when the mat is thrown Open to and all popular furs, at extremely low prices. l
(llfipluy a nicely fitted wuintcout of it. Our line of Cloth Box Coats are worthy of your inspection,
The shoe pockets which are usually colors black, royal. fan, castor and gray. Prices range from $9.50
hung on the inside of the closet door to $25.00 for ladies sizes. and from $4.90 to $10.00 for inisses' sizes.
are, a poor protection for a good pair of The . are .
shoes. particularly if thc shoes are 'l worth fully 25 per cent more.
not worn often. Such n pocket Should This week we are offering especially good values ill Ladies’
only be used for tho shoes that one Flannelettc Wrappers, worth $1.75.at $1.50. Many styles and pat-
keeps constantly rotating. and the nice terns to choose from.
slippers and shoes should be but curo- . h . . . . ' -
fully in some drawer in bags or Covers Wt ate d large line of Tocques and Tam O Shanters, all
- Q I
made of “on materials. if mesa shoes new this season. Prices range from 25c. to $1.25.
are carefully cleaned after they are Ladies.‘ Misses..’ Children? and Infants’ Leggings—A com“
worn. and before they are put into [little llllt‘.
these huge, one need have no anxiety . __ ' ' ' '
about Mr Gammon. when can?“ for N B. Outlines of Holiday Goods. Toys, etc., are being dis-
uuexpacmny. played these days. We advise you to make early selections.
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CASH PRICES. CALL 53-2. LIMITED CREDIT.
At SEYMOUR’S Store.
COMMON SENSE.
Why are pure goods sold more. even when lower priced articles are so. numerous? Experience
. proves that the best is the cheapest. If you want the most economical line of goods order here.
If Few Cash Winners.
3 lbs. Boss Lunch Milk Crackers. 25c. 3 lbs. Fancy )ul. Prunes, 25c. pint bottles, 150; gallon cans, 90c and
5 lbs. New Prunes, 25c. Head Rice. 100. $1.00.
2 lbs. Fine Evaporated Peaches. 25c. flood Eggs. 250 dozcn. We have the best 28c per lb. Butter
2 lbs. Eva. Bartlett Pears. 250. Pillsbury Oats and Vltos. 2 pkgs.. 25c. in town. '“ ”"7
New .1nt in full weight. jars. inc 1 lb. can Plum Pudding. 2 for 250. Fancy fresh made Creamery at 30 "v
each. or 2 for 25c. Pure Maple Syrup, qt. bottles. 25c; and 32c lb.
For those who pay spot cash our price for Flour is 600. bag. $4.75 bbl.
Bring your cash here and receive better value than elsewhere, with satisfaction guaranteed.
Charles Seymuor, tailing Grocer, 33 West Washington Street.
anksgiving ices !
Iz'
. THAT NEED NO COMMENT. '
Seeded Raisins. Pkg., 9c. None Such Mince Meat, Grandma's P. C. Flour, Pkg., 90.
Cleaned Currants. Pkg. me. 3 pkgs. 25c. New Prepared Buckwheat,
Lemon or Orange Peel. ,Lb., 12c. Plum Pudding. Lb. can, 10c. , Pkg” 10c.
Fancy Leghorn Citron, Lb., 12c. Fancy Cranberries. Qt., 9c. 9 lbs. Buckwheat Flour for 25¢.
New Smyrna Figs. Lb., 10c. Fancy Sweet Potatoes, Pk., 200. 10 lbs. Rolled Oats, 25c.
Fancy New Dates, Lb., 7c. New Orleans Molasses, 3 cans Golden Pumpkin, 25c.
Desicated Cocoanut. Lb., 17c. Qt. cans, 15c. 3 lb. can Bartlett Pears. me.
New Mixed Nuts, 2 lb for use. Fancy Table Syrup, Qt. can, we. 3 lb. can Yellow Peaches, 10c.
18 LBS. BEST GRANULATED SUGAR for $1.00.
MAUD S. 0R JONES'S FLOUR, 60c. BAG; $4.75 BBL.
New YOrk Grocery Co.
. n. F. ancxn‘fnnu o co.. aucocuon,
Donovan Building. - - - South Nor-walk.
._.u w m
It Is An UndeniableAF'act
THAT A DOLLAR WILL BUY MORE OROCERIEB. OF BETTER QUALITY. 'AT
THE LYNCH STORES THAN ANY OTHER PLACE IN TOWN. '
A glance over our pricotiilt, or better still. if you are not already trading with no. a
trial order will prove this to your ”infection. ‘ . .
Just a few Additloml Specials faiths Week; V
Now Pruncn, 6 lbs. for 25c. New Mackerel, 100 lb. New Orleans Molasses, qt. can, 160.
Lemon and Orange Peel. 7c in. Qt. bottle Vinegar. 6c. Mixed Nuts, 2 lbs. for 350‘
Dunham'a Shred Cocoanut, to pkg. Largo can oxtm fine Pouch”. 100. a ll). pk . self rising Corn Flour, 9c.
8 lb. box bolt lions Starch. 12c. (Jr-Donuts. only 130 Mil- Our in our White Rose Flour “.75
unannoun-curn. cream-urn“ ......... '
- I r " aw i a . K '
Funny Sweet Potatoes, 200 pk. New Phillis kaoll'loltiamliitirpiig? Long island Potatoes, 75° bush, 20
Pint bottle chimp, tic. alimony: saith Food. lilo pkg. mk- ‘ ‘
Finest quality Rod Salmon, iiic can. Plum Pudding, 1 lb. can, 10c. Martina Lemons. 100 dozen.
Our One Dollar Sale Still Continues. it is a Great Value. l
m... p. 1-, when com
l in. il-.. in
us Whitinic'rou IT. aou'ru unaware. 4 ,g: x. mint 9
Norwalk Chronicler