David L. Spider succeeds Arthur Bennett as mail carrier between the rlvulk pdstodice and South Norwaik. -—AII Ladies' and Children' s flats, at ‘half price Ward’s. Norwalk. M‘Stlllth Norwalk fire alarm struck this mornlllg. caused by a wire I: wire in front (if I’lltnanl Hose .- he Woman‘ is Christian Temperance " Ill; top will hold its regularrweekly ,r Ylitigating; Friday, at s ociock, with Mrs. 39mph Richards 31 Chestnut street. by interested are invited to these otingu. m——-»- - +~Tillotaon & Mills sell best "Kid gloves" at :1 pr. They fit Wear and ill-ranted. Id’llul G. Schultze, Jr. the Railroad ‘ enue markettnan, out the end of the align“ finger on his left hand off yes- heyday, making a very painful woun-i - J. Milton Coburn dressed the in- duty. Mr. Schultze Is able to be at his mgr-ket today fif-‘J‘he suit of ReEChicliestcl admin , ‘liltrator vs. The New Hampshire Fire , Insurance Company. will be argued lip- bit a demurrel in the Superior Court, tomorrow. The case arises out of the ~ blirning of the residence of Susan An- tierson. at New Canaan. at the time of the murder of Mrs Anderson. “AA—m ;~—1000 tolls Choice Lehigh Coal now loading at Raymond Brothers. W. ., ,, John Malone. the new member of thc Im of Browel & Malone. successols ' Blowel & Worden. as told exclusile- ‘ in the Sentinel. yesterday is leceiv , ., the congratulatlohs of his friends ”day, upon again getting into busi- has. Ml. Malone is of an energetic akeup and could not content himself “in” idleness. “—u— . Judge Roraback is healing at Mil- tiletown. the contested dlv01ce action "of- Grace E. Arnold of Moliden. against [William 0; Arnold of Middle Haddalu. The plaintiff’s maiden name was But- ‘ tor, and on Decembel 13 1881 tlli- COII lilo were malried Mrs. Arnold lcfi , rhusband, Januaryl 1890. She al intenlpcrantc and he files a conn- 4} wage of druclt'iy. Mrs. Arnold links for 86 000 alimony. The. couple lived in' New Britain before separation fiat—'3' pant-to. . ,' Monarch Pats. guaranteods not to Dr alt, $4. 00. Giovel s the place. w- The Railroad Commissioners have denied tlle petition of the city of Dilllv bliry fora gate. or a flagman. to be stationed at the point In Maple ave- llue ill that city. where the tracks of :tho Highland Division cross the sheet. . , it, their decision the commissioners yollfyzj‘ "The officials of. the railroad sllould Issue strict orders ploilibiting I-trains being left to obstluct said crossing. while the engine is cut off :to take water or to do switching. [1 such obstructions are avoided flom .wl'lich gates 01“ a flagman would fur- nisbl no relief We think, with the excl- else of lessonablc precaution no dull ger need be apprehended. We then fore decline to grant the petition. At the annual meeting of Acacia . Lodge of Free Masons. In Greenwich Fredrick Mead of New York present ed to the lod 9 two pillars of mahog- any. inlaid til Masonic emblems in oak. which are a century and a quarter old. ‘They a’ro‘hand-carved, and were In’usc In Union Lodge, Greenwich, in 1775 That lodge Is now In existence in Stamford, The pillars ale eighteen ipdhoa high and were found recently 'in'ithe rafters in the attic in the Israel Plitnam cottage, by a carpenter look ing for looks let Acocia Lodge have them and they will be put In a case. ' W’- ~8paldlug's Club Skates. 73c: Rug by Footballs and Punching Bags. 45c up at T.J M5399? ii. , .QI . I Tin Juniors. 8 :MAIN 1T1, NORWALK. a... willfalul complete all ‘ walk. will give a scientific reading at I J. school) has been very sick the past week, is ‘ Maples. . dolls and games etc, go to A .l. Col- ‘lins d: Company's new toy store. 70 ’North Main street. using with the commercial electric , Mrs. Mead consented to SPENCER a ‘00.. ' flWASHINGTON'STn SOJIORWALK _ lly fitted up for that purpose. Insomniac. and eyeglasses fitted by the j improved methods and sail-lac- 'm was ralltecd. if you are having , 1th youroyu. if your status "W' “in m i . , ll. of pure lard. 25c. lit Joueloff’s ~Miao Dollie Kioth:~ of North Main stlI‘IoeItéI is home from a visit in New or . Ml l ‘ u—Ia-vaawl‘ ‘1 "1: Mrs. George H Quintana of Wills Christ Church shortlyl‘. j, , 'mPork tenderloins; try our home made chanced beef, fresh every day; fin huddle. full line of fish. scallops, clams and oysters, pickled onions; pickles and pickled lamb‘s tongues. at a market. lililwm Peter Miller. of West street. who reported today as holding his own. m...— There will be a special meeting at the Norwalk Club. at 7. 30 this evening to take action on the death of 13. w. -——lt there Is anything you want In the line of toys, go- carts, carriages, Those contemplating a voyage South will be interested In the Clyde Line advertisement today. George F. Hearse Is the local agent. —'i‘IlIotson & Mills Just received 500 Possepartant Photograph Frames, val- lie 25c. Our plica, 15c. Something new. . . . Q”... Tiiiotson & Mills' il'Issqution‘ sale does not mean going out of business. It means that Mrs. Mills is to buy out the interest of her son in the business. He will return; January 1st. to his old trade, that of importing. From the first of the year Mrs. Mills will have charge of the ladies' furnishings. and Miss Tillotson contlol of the millinery department. GOLDEN CROSS ENTERTAIN MENT. leen by New Canaan Commandery, Assisted by Norwalk Talent. At the entertainment given by Lone Tree Commandery, U. 0. G. 0.. ill Ray~ mond' s Hall. New Canaan. Monday eve Ining. December 10, the following pro- gram was presented: Piano Solo, Elired McKeudrick. Opening Song. Choir. Harvest Exercise, Fiitoeil Children. Banjo Solo, ‘ Prof. Mansfield. Reading—Mrs. O‘Toole alld the Con- ductOl. Mrs. Thomas Whituel Violin Solo, William Gilbert. Recitation—Making Him Fell at Home. Ellen Davidson. Monologue—Imitation of Fukir. a Street Prof. Mansfield. SelectionmPiano and violin. William Gilbert and Miss Hattie Sher . wood. One Act Comedy—~“Rose and 'I‘llorn. The audience expressed tilelllsoive- well pleased with the performance nnu Wore enthusiastic over the banjo play- Ing of Mr. Mansfield, who was accomr panied on the piano by Mr. Utzinger His imitation of the church bells was protect and his impersonation of a silent fakir selling patent medicine kept Ills audience in a loci of laughter He responded genolously to lcpeateo encorcs. Miss Shelwood and William Gilbell gave mllch pleasurc to thell hearell by their music on piano and violin These musicians were all from South Norwaik. and it is safe to say if they go to New Canaan again they will re- ceive a warm welcome. The rest of the program was by local talent. fm which New Canaan is noted. Among a great many other things. the chit drell ill the harvest festival acquitted themselves with credit. Little Ellen Davidson pleased the audience very moon by the way she entertained llel sister’s beau.- Tlle comedy “Rose and 'l‘ilorn, wound up tllc program in a very laugh- able manner. as Karl Smith. in the character of Mr. 'I‘Ilorll, made changes In the original and brought to the names of some of the members of tile comnialldery ill il very willy way. After the entertainment cake and coffee were served. and a social time enjoyed. POPULAR AMUSEMENTB. “His Better Half." “His lietter Ilaif."‘.with ller smiling and happy lot of comedians and come diennea, will enter the town on a short visit tonight. She will make her head quarters at Hoyt'a Theatre. "file But ter Half." Is a well liked ontoltaiflor and has amused the Metropolitan alldl once in New York. for an entire seoscm Her company conaiilts of a number oi well known merry-makers. each one a star In his or bill special line of .work The clover farce comedy which is Iden titled with "ills Better Half." wn.t bllllt for laughing purposes only. m...- leu Aroon. . Christmas time is now at hand. and we are all looking forward to the gifts we are to give and those we are to receive. When We are thinking of our- selves. We should not forget others. An opportunity will be given you Friday night and Satiuday matinee Del: ember It and 15.10 give your Chlictmns giftl.l to the Norwaik Hospital. You may do so by being present at the grand bene- fit given for that Institution, under the direction of Miss Gertrude Lyon. when the Twin City Dramatic Club will pre- sent "Myles Aroon." with as strong ll cast as was ever gotten together In any one city. William Mathews. as "Joe Upton." tho sporting man, will be seen at his best. as will Joseph Henry. the (legal-five. Mills Julia Hyland as Mag- will fill your heart with joy with lviah comedy. and Miss Myrtle oily. all Nellie will surprise you. , There Ill nothing to offend but a tiling to pillars—catchy noun. Dolls. TollS Games Furnishings. here. You are cordiailll store the base for boat Holidall Supplies; Fair prices and courteous Ilcalelllenl to evelllbodu. The big ChliSlulas trade beans Ill earnest. Some of the attackers: , A fine stock of Books for old and bound. blelias. Kid Gloves, Perfumeru, Men’ :5 Hosts of other attractions which for want of space camel be exploited I. -. Handkerchiefs, Um- invited to make this A BIG CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE. ' 0111' book selling for gifts is a big Iczlturc of our holiday busi- ness. it'll be bigger this )‘t‘lll than over before by reason of the stock being. larger and more 'zll‘- icll. You should by all lllcillls ill~ vcsilgatc Illt’ book stock. Road on : Cloth Covered Books, a full line of the most popular works. the. Cloth Covered Novels, by famous authors, handsomely bound. 25c. A full line of G. A. llollty's works for boys. also popular works for young ladies. both books cloth covered. nicely bound. 29c each. Favorite Poems. selected flom the Wiitillgs of AmullHill and Itmeign All tllols. bill- I‘ Iliiiilell' s toy books 2c to 25c ouch. Children's story Books. board rover- oiI. from 12520 up. THE DOLLS. THE GAMES. \ splendid variety to pick from Ilczlri glndcucl's Illcsc tor lllc ill- Ilr folks. ’aIvs~ to pick ill)\\’ from illcsr llllcs. Iicilcr choosing al- ways Wiltll lllc stock is at its best. U ndlessed Kill Dolls I' .1c.. Nicely dreaded jointed Dolls Bisque lll'flili-i 25c. Satin illesscd jointed dolls 'Ji Jointed sleeping kid Dolls llndloss- ed. 591:. Iiandsomeiy dressed Sit't‘lMlIK Dolls. from like In 83.98. Snap. Heads and 'I‘uiis. ()lll .\Iilid. i’etol (l'subbic 'I‘lip to Noll Yolk. ulld hosts of othcl small games 5c. Apple Pie, .lilck Stlaws. game of Shoppe“: Round the W01 Id .loc Robin- son (Slusuc and aroma of otilels. Iflc. Largo games. 12%.. If), 23. 33. 49. 75 and 980 each. FINE SHOWING OF HANDKERCHIEFS. A .piultili stuck at tillisinlils be thousands sold for gifts 'twixt this and Christmas eve. Ready for you when you read with the most comprehensive line of Handkerchiefs for gifts cvcr shown by this shop. Ladles' and gent’ s hemmed Handkor chiefs. 50 each. Ladies' and goat's linen hcmstitched Handkerchiefs, liltfio each. Ladies' embroidered hundkerchicfs. handsome designs, 15c each. Ladies' embroidered. plain hem- stitched. also ladies' and gent's oil on- on initial Handkerchiefs, 25c. Ladiea' fine quality Ilncn embroider- ed Handkerchiefs. some lace edged. 25 and 49c. each. Lildies' linen Handkerchiefs. three ill fancy box. title and $1.25 box, KID GLOVES FOR GIFTS. The Kid (liovc stock has been alllpIIv rciuforccrl for the Christ- mas soiling. l‘icst kinds. full color and size rallgc. and prices abso- llitcly right. Ladiea' wool or 490 pair. Ladies‘ Kid Gloves “The Orleans. silk stitched backs. 79c pair. Ladies' celebrated “Hisiop” Glace Gloves. every pair warranted. fllli line of sizes and new shades. 98c, pr. Ladies hioiu Gloves heavy silk stitched backs patent clasps all new shades. 81 pair GIFTS FOR MEN. Stylish .\Iccklvcar. Suspenders. \\’Illtc Shirts. t‘oliaits. i‘llfl's Ii. lif llilsIl. Make an c.lriv null curl-fill lllltsligutlou of what new clone fill )0“ in the Way of “on s lur- ulslflllus Men's silk or satin fourdll-hand. Peck and Bow Ties. Iaicst patterns. 250 each, MI‘II'S ilII silk or satin Imperial. Tack and Pull Scilrfa ill light and dark col- ors rich effects, «lilo each. .\icn's Suspenders. Harris wire buck- Ie. 23c. .\lcn's lino Suspendeis. iiullis i’ilt- clll Ieaillol ends. 49c Funck silk Suspenders boxes. 75 find 980 box. .\Icn's Dlll'l‘ Linen Collars. all styles and sizes. 12m each. Men's pure Linen Cuffs. warranted four ply, 25c pair. HUNDREDS OF OTHER ARTICLES for ill‘llalllclll. use and wear may“ be found in lliii‘crcui sections of ”W slol‘c. \\'c liii\‘t‘ only space here to illk‘llllllll :1 low. bill you‘ll find Illcy'li Ill :1 gift giving uccll sulllcwllcrc. Wurruiited liolil Plate and Celluloid Nowltics. from 35c to 81.98. Fancy Basket Novelties. i’aiutod Ci‘l- llllI)iIl llnd ribboll trimmed. 251' in SI. ".3. l“flll(‘)‘ llox pel',flimes 15.25 box. Luigi- llssolillli-ut of l’Ic.turos gold Astrakhall Gloves. Ill fancy and bilc ilnlr i.» liilllilkcliblcfs lbor'cll mounted flames lbs to $1.00 ARM 0 Clean Oats. W Our old hobby amnion-giving good. well-screened oats. "4 WASHINGTON STREET. SOUTH upRWALK. I This bones. Dilforont Circumstances. , lfou step upon a weighing machine. drop a nanny in the slot, the hand goes at a certain point. tells you that your _ weight is so many pounds. You know by this, in a salt of comparative way, that there is a certain amount of the matter which composes the universe confined under your skin. You have appropriated a certain million of it i the constructidn of your flash am There is a definite amount of the elements combined together, which produces an effect upon the machine. and that effect is translated into pounds. You do not know exactly what a pound Ia‘, but It In some sort of an arbitrary measure of the force of gravitation. and after readillg the fig area on the scale you know about how much there In of you by comparison with other objects that have weight and density. When you stand outside of yourself. there seems to be no reason why you should have any weight. The mind. which is the most important part of you. does not appeal to have any Weight is a matter entirely outside of yourself You cannot Increas ol diminish it by 1an act of will, t oligh sometimes In dreams you seem to nave divested your body of the downward pull which you call weight and fini yourself floating as easily as a mote in- a sunbeam it may be that this is a sort of recollection on the part of the matter which enters Into our composi tion of a time when it was really not subject to this tugging called glavita tion. and floated free. In our present environment. however. this law of matter has us in full control. and we cannot escape it for the smallest frac tion of a second. it operates steadily ali,the time. and we are obliged al- ways to take it into account. But does the scale actually tell us how much we weigh? It simply culcll lates the balance between two forces that are working against each other. the one tending to drag us down to the center of the earth and the other to send us spinning out into space. The pull of gravitation has the advantage by so many pounds. otherwise we should leave our happy homes in u llur ry and start on a journey from which we would never return—going out into space to hobnob witn comets and as temlils and other celestial wanderers. This old earth In a whirier and a twirl er. It has more curves than a base ball In the hands of an expert pitcher. You have seen the experiment of swinging a nail of water over the head without spilling the water. The earth Is giving us the same sort of a swing. it is as If some giant were stationed at the point of space where the center of the ealth is with a stling lipwuld of 3 .000 miles In length attached to us and were swinging us around at the end of It. This rate of circular motion is approximately 1.000 miles an hour. It is a pretty rapid swing, and tile fact“ that. on account of this rapidity We have a considerable tendency to take a long jump several thousand miles in to space must make a considerable dif- ference ill the pressure when we stop on the weighing machine. If the earth wore to stop its whirling some day for a short time, we should all suddenly become heavy weights. and it is a question whether the ordinary weigh ing machine would be adcouaie .0 measure the tendency which our boll Ies would have to press toward the center of the earth. It Is plain. there fore. that we should weigh a good deal more If it wasn't for the giant. swing given us by the planet llpon which we are involuntary residents—Pittsbllrg Times, GOT THEIR OUARTERS. She was Selling Souvenirs from the Southern Battlefields. They were very busy when she cil- tered. but beauty is far better for Lilo eyes than figures. and they all dropped their pens and looked up. "What can I do for you, miss?" said the confidential clerk. glancing at her stunning gown and picture but. "I am afraid i am intruding on your time." she said sweetly. "Rest assured that you are not." She opened :1 dainty little satchel and brought forth several blocks or wood. “ilelltlcnli-n." she said. “I am selling these souvenirs of Lookout. Mountain and CIlIi-knmuugu battlefields for iii. cents each, the proceeds. after ex- penses are dolllctcd, to go to a deserv» illg charity. Tilei-li‘ little blocks of wood, of course. possess no intrinsic value but the memories they call up. If your are southern gentlemen. and of course i kllow by your appearance that you are southern gentlemen. you will think of Hill valor displayed on those fields by the noble sons of our dear southhlnd every time yell gaze upon these little blocks. and a feeling of pride In your ancestry and your native land will swell your hearts with pride.“ How much more she would nave said can only be guessed at. but of course they would. The staff of clerks passed up their quarters like small boys Ile- iorc the circus wagon. “Thank you. gentlemen." she Hiiill. bowing herself ollt. “You have Inilm-d assisted ill 11 noble work." Then came Jimmy. the Omvv boy. “Bay. where did you follow-ll got them little blocks?" he Inuuiroil. "nought “mm from 11 lady. rcupolid- ed one. “They are souvenirs from inc Ami What it Would lulu Intlnly ‘ around the figured dial and. steroids , .m , . mill-ill hadrons dancing: also a koala ‘ “ .1 _} w \__/ w ', some souvenir program will he give up . tail ‘ oilntltlndolslébou “Buy Oats That's Clean." Manuel 1'. Hatch. ought to be a matter of course. but it isn‘t. and as long as we do it bet- ter than any one else, we‘re going to talk about it. Jackson’ 5 Studio. sitting. for Xmas. this wook only. "t Stylu, illi very «loot. . . ' play with. Say. you follow don't know calla “llamas. . battlefields of Lookout Mountain and Chickamuugn.” “Did she hnvr- on a pink dress?" "You." "Carry a little satchel?" “You. Where did you son hur, my?" "Down In a furniture factory asking the foreman for little blocks. She told him she wanted them for a child to Jim- Lookout mountain souvenirs when you see them. Them blocks come oiltun saw Iogs."—~Chuttanooga News. CROKER BUYS MOAT HOUBE. "NEW YORK. Dollember lilwflichui‘d trailer. says a London ticspatoh to the Journal and Advertiser. no bought Moat House. Wuntage. with much of the surrounding land. The price Ill with- held. The negotiations were arranged last Summer and the papers were alone oil when, Mr. (iroker arrived a few weeks no. 7 Workman are building new additions and completely remodeling the latch for. The Improvements will cost 7.- ‘ look- «if lino Old Santa and His Reindeer j Will Soon he Spooding........... » . x, Y cs, Cllristillas is just around till: corucr. But the problu buying something ‘for him" is her rcwfaclng Oil. , I . What will 10“ give him? Rather puzzling 1511 t it. ’ Vic have plenty of give-ables here-. NECKWEAR. MUFFLERS. , , UMBREBLAS. GLOVES. . BATH ROBES. CAPS. , , , JEWELRY. FANCY ARM BAND SILK SUSPENDERS. HANDKERCHIEFIS' , and nulllclous other suitable gifts. Youth'a Oxford Frieze Overcoats. $8. 50 quality, at $6. 5o. Youth's Oxford IRagIan Overcoats, made up just like the me at about half the price $10 buys one. ‘ Unto-Date Clothier. 48.«1N[)50\l'.\ll S'I‘RE'IEI \‘ORWAILK CONN YOU SHOULD SEE OUR WINDOWS. DISSOLUTION S Commencing Saturday, December 8th. Ending Saturday, December 29th will be sold regardless of cost. .I This means Genuine Bargains of High Grade Merchandise. ‘3'\\\otscu 5) Mike. so Washington Street. South Nor-walls Fresh Egg-3:540 detail They're scarce, very: nevertheless we have them. Dried Beef, 30c. poun Selling lots of ll means it' 5 popular If vou have not yet tried it, do so, you “ll like it. Also hand shaved, thin sliced. H liuIv finial} don't put it off until tomorrow. large \alictl but not mum of Cillli kind. LATEST BOOKS AT PREVAILING LOW PRICES -FANCY CHRISTMAS BINDINGS. \ RELII Li )L'S Iii )I'llx' LETS. .\'()\'I§l.’l‘li-‘.S I.\' CALENDARS. CHRISTMAS (.\R US. LIEA’I‘HI‘IR (MODS. POCKI'I'I‘ Iii )( )Ix'S ;\.\'l.) CARI) CASES. Ii Iii LIiSJ' R. \YIIR liOtHx'S , \\'I)i|\.\l.\.~\i..$. . . W \, THE LARGEST LINE OF FANCY BOXES OF WRITINQ , PAPER IN THE TOWN \\AII‘.R1\|.\.\ S II)I..\L I (II N I .\IN i’JiNS. liAS'I‘M AV Ix'Ill).\I\'.\' 20 PPR t‘liX'i‘. DISCOUNT. WILLIAM F. BEERS, 49 Wall Dtrcot. Norw‘lk. Gonna. Do Your Eyes Trouble You ? If so, consult us. We have a completely equipped Optical Room. make no charge for examination. and guarantee a per- fect fit. Open Evenings. O. B. JACKSON, Graduate Optician. 58 WALL ST.. NORWALK. Up— to- date Store and Up— to-date Prices. We have a very’I < -. mu; ~.. 51. —-_< ._.. -l‘.‘~ — All If We boilovo that not only one hard? n in I: a good Judge of DRAIN. but um not know: who! in warm and whore roI no onu- It. aymand don’t know all than In to know. rain in W