‘ fruit 031”“le
Mabel 111 1.1111; you how 1111's peered
_ .or'i‘o’inlaexv ,1;
mun-1
E
egretted, as today voters
‘ uninterested in learn
it will operate. The New
buys says the most ser-
, 1' made against the vot-
hell tie. up to date, I5 that a
' not cast an independent
at is the voter must vote
the regular ballots with no
it to votcjor an indepen-
ndidate'. How that is has
een made plain, for a voter is
this bmmd down to an of»
bit lot, containing the names
’ lat candidates, but a name
12 crossed off if desired.
machine, however, is not at
perfect machine and Connec—
nventors with their reputa-
r ingenuity recorded 111 the
etch office, ought to be able to
around any little fault like
A maphine that would re-
.. o a man '5 vote and” his opinion
i the other ticket at the same
in not by. inference, but 1n plain
loll, would be a desirable
' v
very efficient and hustling
nitor, who sweeps out the post
at Charleston, S C., swept
lot of mail matter with the
were found by boys, on the
uhbish heap. There were cash
11d checks 1n them amounting to
yer $5,000.1l1c peculiar custom
he valuable mail on the floor
in the waste baskets appears
obe mainly responsible for this
uc‘ident.
The situation in South Africa is
a‘ssuminf an inte1csting a ect
« again t w vould be presumptious
o assume that these are the final
nes of war, but there is evident—
something doing on both sides,
1111 it is not unreasonable to look
developments 111 the near fu-
‘ture that will decide whether the
jmnflict is to be ended shortly, or
to be dragged along for an in—
rdefin' time to come.
1 acts performed by the Con-
‘liecticllt Legislature last week
are being commended throughout
the State. One was deciding em—
hatically to retain capital punish-
nt as part of the penal code,
‘nd .the «other provided an ade-
uate penalty for kidnapping-
liirty years' imprisonment with
0 minimum penalty “
Not Certain.
(Hartford Times.)
JThe Bridgeport Farmer hesi-
Jtitties to credit the report that the
uplifity 111cmlrelsmf the House
“wi “vote against any reform of
cpresentation.“ It depends on
heir sense of justice, their New
’England conscience, in fact, to ov-
come more selfish interest. But
1 is not even certain that selfish
nterest favors such wholesale op—
position, meaning by this the 1n~‘
terest of the towns llic interests
not some local- poliln 1am may rc-
finite a§ my; ofiices as wpossible.
(Norwich 3111 etin.
We are .in favor of. all whole-
some and beneficial laws. but
{what we need more, than these
unactmcnts is men who have the
solution to keep them alive and
make them eii‘cctivc. The law
hicli is not backed with an ear-
best and active supporting spirit.
blckcd constantly,1s simply print—
dd words upon waste paper. We
heed simpler and fewer laws of
this kind, and the courage and de-
votion to make them something
more than printed sentiment
, WHATWOMIN ARI DOING.
German llnona are to be one of the
t fashionable wenh matcrlaln of
coming lOlIOil.
. M
rum arc come very good ouggcc
about entertaining In tho‘nurrent
of The Women's Home Compan
m are a few..linoa it will do
, in having your \eeih
cared for by us.
, {Work carefully per-
lonnedwnoi slighiel
in the least.“
i no holiday in his eye”,
to road: Make your prepare?
Ila
of
friend-1 M ill. be
ever mar. 111 all and heart. to ron‘olve
and sympathise with their thoughts
and expcrelcneah‘dt l11.111119: no dl'i‘for- v
p V we 111 111‘? out
$31va 11111131111?ch l1
The demise of mid clients has been
predicted for some time, but it their
presence indicates life. they are very
much alive and have a healthy look. .
W
The little turn-over lace collars are
getting common, but aren't the neat
looklnk? A l'Aiglon collar edge with
one of these little turn-over loco affairs
makes a very nice finish for the neck.
mm
Ecru lace and gold make a very
pleasant combination. When closely
interwoven, as in the lace Jackets and
boleroa, the gold in subdued and one
only gets an occasional glitter.
We see some very curiously clipped
collars on the new tailored costumes.
They look very simple and easy to
fashion, but I guess. an amateur would
well not to undertake them The cuffs
of such a gown match the collar.
JUNIOR ENTERTAINMENT:
The fourth monthly entertainment
for the junior members of the Y. M.
C. A. and their friends was held at the
rooms on Saturday evening, and ‘200
men were present.
The program bc'san at a little after
7: ill) with a piano solo by Freeman
Minion, who gave a‘ line interpretation
of "Narcissus" and the Darkey Cake
Walk.
Little Annie Hipsou recited in her
pleasing manner The Ghostly Christ
mats Dance. " and also played a piano
selection. Mina Burnham was heard
in two well chosen recitations th at
pleased all the boys,
The junior gymnasium class than on-
tcrtained their friends with marching.
cullsthenica and apparatus work. The
closing features of the evening was
Good Values ’
SEMI— ANNUAL SALE CHILDREN’ 5
. School Suits.
TROUSERS Not Cheap, but Low Price.
$3. 00
far any of our $4. 50 and
3 5 00 two- lace salts.
,ade.
Excellent .Value.
at
$1. 85 a
All desirable goods that
lube sold as Itig h as
32.50.13.011 1111:3150.
Open every evening until 9 o'clock.
Tel. call [33-12.
1. Da vis & Son,
Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Fomghéris. '
85 Washington 31.. South Norwallr.
some very clever tumbling 11nd hori-
zontal bar work. it was the biggest
success of the series.
Some of the boys are getting up a
tumbling team‘aud promise to have
great success. Master George Gale
tnnde 11p no "Donbnry Jack" and Wil-
liam Gladstone made up as his wife,
kept the audience eonvulacd with
laughter while the tumbling was go:
ing on. The junior membership con-
test clo‘hea March 20, and the victori
one class eats turkey supper on the 22.
NORWALK UNION PROGRAMME.
At the Union. Christian Endeavor so-
cial in the Norwnlk Congregational
Church. on Wednesday evening, the
following programme will be rendered:
The Musical Glasses.
Mr Egbert.
Soprano solo
Mrs. Nash.
Mandolin solo,
Mills Mildred Decker.
.lunrtctte (vocal).
Violin solo.
Frank Sturtevunt.
l‘enor solo,
George H. Hirst.
Mandolin ductt.
Messrs. Dunnebeckcr and Collins.
JENNINGS CLUB.
The Jennings Club, met in the pas-
tor'a room of the South Norwalk Con-
grcgational Church, ‘Bunday morning.
Charles W. Craw 11nd Wayte A. Ray-
.nond. Jr., were voted upon and were
admitted to the club by unanimous
'otc. it was also voted to accept the
nvitatlon of Mr. and Mr .: Paul ll.
«lirnver to visit them at t elr home on
Wost avenue, Friday evening. it prom-
scn to be a delightful occasion, and it
is hoped that all the members will be
present
Miss McClure gave an interesting
and instructive talk on the life 0.
Christ. which was enjoyed by all pres-
ant.
FEBRUARY LICENSE MONEY.
The county commissioners made
lheir regular monthly dlvlulqn ol the
license money Saturday. Bridgeport
received for February $5,131.1518mm-
[0111 $1317 65 Button SliiO: New Cun-
ann, $297. 35; Norwalk. 8323; Green-
wich. 317.110; Fairliold Qpilnty treac-
My, 3400. 35. .
During the fiscal year Bridgeport
has received "97 676. 35. which is more
than 34.600 over the estimated receipts
from this source. The unuaually large
amount is due to the fact that the
money for licences issued last May for
seven months. and again this pilot Dc-
cember, all comes into this fiscal year.
The recolpta usually are nearer 8120,-
000.
NORWALK CONGREOATIONAL
The calendar of the Norwalk Congre-
gational Church this week is an fol-
IOWH:
Tuesday; 8:10 p. m.. Young Men'u
"Around the Table" at the parsonagc~
Discussion—Municipal Ownership of
r‘ranchiuca—-Parllnmontary Procedure.
Wednesday. it p. 111.. union meeting
of‘thc L. B. A. and the C. U. of 11. l).
Paper, “The Passion Play at Obcrcm-
morgau." by Mrs. Boldon. Music, Misc
Gihba.
Thursday, 7:15 p. 111.. mid-week moot-
lng. Subject. “Church Member‘s and
Church Membership."
NAVAL OFHOIRU RITIRID.
WASHINGTON. March l—Jl‘wo
0prominent naval placard were placed
nthe retired list today by operation
of law on account of . They are
Rear Admiral Philip 11.111111111111111. who
has been 11111111 ofof Bureau of Oonotmo
tion and Repair for the,“ eight
yard. and Po! [W lilthcoiby.
,ono of the ranking“ the pay
. Familiar! col in
native 0! Vermont an onto the
any a an mil «amt mutat-
11118118. Ila m cdthoh
in the com in April, is». Bil lut
311M109 who at the naval medics in
Haiti more
Anu kind of trouble is unpleasant.
A great deal of trouble comes
from an unsalisfactoru grocer or
provision dealer. We have maul)
pleased customers. Would like
to number 11011 among them. Will
uou let us tlu ‘?
CENTRAL
FOOD 00..
Cor. Railroad Place
and
Washington Street.
lEllHUNE
Unni o
. For Men
Stamped
WEAR SHOES THAT' FIT.
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MESéENGEllS.
‘ dorp’s
We print today a few of the bar 11111 at-
traction on Illa tomorrow. Many m of
equally as much merit can befound through- _ -
........... m 98
Ladies $5. 00 Waisls for
There are exactly 40 dozen all wool Fine
Albatross Waist: in the lot, the very latent
style, perfect fitting; and made by one of New '
York’s bent makers. All the leading colors, -.
including black. '_ }
$1.50 Black Crepons for ‘ ' 850
Rich, silk finished, best quality Mohair
Crepon, no fabric yet shown as desirable or
dress for your separate skirts. We have but
3 lim ted quantity at the price. ’"
Ladies’ $1 and $1. 25 Wrappers for 590
and uniformed
w
“.
Thou will deliver
SAMPLE
The style: and cloths are among the beat.
. Usually sold at $1.00 and $1. 25. .hAEvery wrap-' Q ,
~01 1:;:1.::.‘.r.iuzrz‘au:r“- W“ “’1'-
150 Large Turkish Towels for Ice
100 dozen 22-inch by 42 inch extra heavy.
Especially strong value at 15c, tomorrow, 101:.
$1.50 Ladies’ Petticoats for 980
Black rind Colored Underskirts, our own " '
regular goods. Many' in the lot worth $2.00, __
none sold regularly at less than $1. 50, tomor- . ,
row 981:.
THE NEW YEAR.
May the year that is dawning
80 fresh and so pure,
Be lull of the pleasures
That always endure.
Bense
—..-..L
CARNEGIE TELLB A STORY.
Mr. Carnegie said: “There in noth.
lug further from my thoughts than to
speak words of wisdom to you to-
night." He then said when he was in.
vited to be present at the dinner he
was told that the members of the Ark-
wright club were f‘all men who were
working behind the scenes. l said
that is just the place 101- 1116.11] go
to that place. This reminds me of a
story about a man in Pittsburg, who
liked to drive fast horses.
“I sometimes drove fast horses in
those days. The boys planned to our-
prise the old man to whom I refer.
They got a faster horae’than he bad.
This caused him to grieve in spirit.
Finally the old gentleman slipped to
Kentucky for a horde. There they
first showed him old horses with splen~
did records. Then they showed him
colts and told him what the colts were
going to do. ‘Now,’ said the old gen-
tleman, ‘you have shown me the ‘has
beens' and the “going to do's,‘ what I
want is an ‘lc-er.’ "—New York Tri-
bune.
ROYAL DUTCH
Cocoa
The sunshine of love,
The joy. of kind deeds,
The brightness of smiles
That. the and world so needs.
The kindly word uttered,
The angry unspoken;
The merry heart's laughter,
To heal the hearts broken.-
at 110m house
March 51h.
And when the New Year
Has grown old and gray.
May you give it back spotless
And pure as today.
rodents lN FRANCE.
There is one French custom we
should like to see introduced into the
United States and become universal.
in France, when a funeral passes. ev-
ery man raises his hat to salute it.
The deceased person may have been
a child, a pauper or a beggar; it Is no
matter. the cortage is saluted by
every man, whether he be prince, mil-
lionaire or mendlcant. it is a good
and lovely custom.
When grip or other epidemic are
vailing wear a little crude sulphu
your boots or shoes.
re-
in
soo LOAVES
“ Brain Bread.” Made bu E. R. DeForesl,
FREE !
011 February 25, 26, 27, 28 and March 1 and 2, 1901, one loaf of "Brain Broad" will be given away at our
atore,.wlth each purchase of two packages of any of the following
Ralston- Purina Foods.
RALBTON IREAKFAOT FOOD. cooks delicioualy in five minutes.
The rugged body builder. RALBTON HIALTH OATS.
NALOTON IARLIY F099. Given nervous people athletic strength.
lauds solely to the road of health—«RALCTON HOMlNV GNITO.
PUIINE HEALTH FLOUR. makes the famous "Brain Bread. "
No disagreeable after effects tram whole-one Purina Pancakes. PURINA PANCAKE FLOUR.
it alforda 1111 much pleasure to announce that M188 BADIE J. GILBERT, an Export Cooking Demonctmt
or, direct from Purina Milli. "whore purity ll paramount" St. Donia. 110.. will be at our store to serve the above
goods free to our patrons on February 85, 26, 27, 118, March 1 and Z 1901.
01111. E. Seymour, 1111111611111, 33 West Washington Street
TELEPHONE CALL. 133-6.
SPECEALS
roll. I'll!
LENTEN SEASON.
FINEST 13111111 BUTTER.
112cm: 5 ll». for 81.00.
3 lbs. Boneless Cod Fish. 51:. Kippmd Herring. 15c. can. 11...de auditor use.
, Alaska hlmomlb . can, roe.
New Fat Mackerel, each .; 51:. Old Fashioned Codfiah, 60,111. Brook Trout, . _ 101:." can.
smoked Herring, each, onDomutlc Oil Sardines, can. W Mackerel, kaolin.
1 ” ' a tans barium crane, .5 come.
ERIN BRAND PICK'ED CODFISH, equal to the but. so. BOX-
vanrcnmcn neurons. . 5 ohms can.
Norwalk Chronicler