"gilt to appreciate
ount'lty has done ior‘it
., .way’. In February,
t ore were 1.602 deaths in
bruary, 1900, there
’6 an d the past month
' but 408, a decrease
ignificant and shows the
out that has been
' "nee American occupa-
‘ ‘ city. now ranks as
than New York, Boston,
or Cincinnati. it the
k continues Havana will,
nt day, be the greatest
sort in America. It has
ossessed varied attrac-
-.climate, scenery and
ness, and, its great draw~
heretofore been the dun-
over, arising from its un-
ucondition.
mentions amount of good
fit to waste in the fresh—
past few days. Engi-
science will soon have to
attention to the problem
observing more of this bounti-
wltich comes during the
vhen the “artificial de-
for it is least, and laying it
inst the dry season. There
'ter and to spare for the needs
ms,» were there only some
i keeping more ‘bi it where
ould get lit it 'When it was
led; And. the growth of popu-
in such thickly-settled .rc—
as are found in some parts
iis state. for instance. de-
. that this problem be met in
Ot~far~distant future.
*
. : . l
e Waterbury American says:
owYork travelling man, who
ed through forty~ railroad
nts. and been in two score
uttered railroad coaches.
net—car smash-ups and tires in
ventyrtwo years on the road.
S‘tliat the only safe place to sit
lithe middle of the train, on
‘ ' lit—hand side of the coach.
he only injury he has ever sus-
ted was a sprained ankle.
“.l‘h'o Nb» York doctor who put
worriment ”in a death certificate
3. the cause of a woman‘s taking
it, no doubt came nearer lhc
rlltll than is often done in docu-
‘trmi worry is one of
‘ . astrCSsing diseases
“an to ti, lmnian racer—llam-
». x w" -
d .1 elegram.
. , lie'roliius are singing." willi-
{it a dihubt. but they haven't yet
room so boisterous as to disturb
ilybody, lb any serious exténtf
[WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.
, 11 alcohol sponge bath in the pl‘opcr
limo: to a bicycle ride.
It is said that vinegar will alloy the
llammatlou of corns.
omen who are nervous and irrit-
ill: and “blue" would nardly believe
‘uil’. you told them that they didn‘t
collie enough fresh air each day.
You will get more. comfort from your
all to during the summer if you have
drop skirt and the outside, detach
Then. on up oppressivcly warm
”the drop skirt can be omitted alto.
3331812 - x‘ .
. ordcd inercerlzed cotton is one of
t materials in' the world for an
; doypetticoat. it looks well. isn't
‘ vy. doesn't hold the dust. 51nd
lording gives it iirmncss‘ enough
hold. the dress out well. .
31‘ wash flannel wnists are a great
a in ilnundry bills. There are
.aud Women. too. who consider
’ copier on a warm day than a thin
‘ . at waist. and there in no question
Vii but they look nicer lit the close
busy day in sweltering weather
no waist with starch in it. The
waist is no field for perspiration
.ork havoc.
time was when it" you went into
" tore and asked for a street gown
ore shown an abbreviated skirt
;. stitched about the bottom-4.
out, that was turned out by the
d and worn on all out-door 00-
Now if you ask for a street
, 7 on are shown a gown especially
‘ king and not a rainy~day skirt
twill be lunger but will clear
. nnd easily. and will be shaped
" tilled more like a dressy skirt,
lhflgetly different. Just think of
i” not times a woman would
r dress in the course of it
Was fond of driving, playing
divehnppgd, called, etcL. each
. res ‘.
’ ' natives take to the Christian religion.
'adenflst can are .
aura .r a lent and
’ “allow her.
. Mmkumcd '.
. II
' " introduced for: March. who apokajo
. tonminuten in the greetings: thereon
.lic eyes, Indian features with the high
«urn generally two stories in height With
. deucribed trips he tookdn o the island
the place in.
We give splendld’values because we buy our merchandise in -
larger‘uuantities, foretell, and obtain extra values.
The beautiful Trimmed? Hats vile are offering at $5 are meeting
with public approval, judging from the hundreds we have sold dur~
ing the past week. ' " ~
1000 STYLISH TRIMMED HATS FROM $2.00 TO $5.00. ‘ l
2000 BEAUTIFUL TRIMMED HATS FROM $5.0o TO $20.00.
'We are showing all the newest coneeits in Untrimmcd Straws.
A rose spray in many instances will be all that is required for their
trimming.
wmwu—a.m.—~.Wm. ......
E. H. DILLON 3: 00-.
986-988 bin that, Bililllllilill.
We pay your fare one way on $5 purchases’; both ways on
$8.00 purchase: '
W
m
lAlKiillPiRlfl Bill]
Rum. F. Beard Gives a Doscrln-
lion of the Island and Natives.
.— ..
cent. The convention will be (3580“-
tlully for men. but men can take their
wives if tboy choose; or indies can go.
if they can induce their huobnudu to
accompany them. Mr Strnycr fluid
(but the missionary librury ofthe Sun-
day school in increasing.
POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.
at
‘ Havorly's Big Minstrels.
' The most enjoyable minstrcl that
‘hns over toured the country is that ill-
Mr. March Followed Dr. Beard wim‘iinitablc comedian. (leorgc Wilson.
Remarks on the Forward Move- ‘who has earned it world-wide repntu-
merit, and the General Council ‘tion as it real fun-mnkcl‘ many nonsous
‘0 be Held at Lake George. gpnst. He has ever been ol'iglnul uni
Inorer resorted to anything; but clcuu
The Rev. A. F. Beard. 1). 1).. delivrru :up-lo date. ideas in selecting mutcrlnl
N] a very interesting lecture, in theyfu" his audience. and thin lwflSuii i~
South Norwnik Congregational Church making “ "l3 h“ with ”‘0‘ NW: ”1“"
last night. on the "Progress 0! meioriys Mastodon Minstrels. which is
Kingdom.” The lecture treated of de- {now practically the moat modern and
scriptious of Puerto Rico. its people.ithoroughiy organized company of
and the religious and educational move-l ”Burnt “Wk "Mlle” 0" “l" ”"m'
ments. Dr, Beard only recently return-l lhore is no end of novel acts and tho
ed from the island. Where he was sent comedy purveyors. singers. mustyluns.
by the Amerlcun Missionary Aswclaqmmmemed bond and orcheutru Is for
tion. His address was interesting and ,nbove anything previously introduced
well worth hearing. He gave the his- gin minstrci performances. All old
tory of Porto Rico from its discoveryime“ have been diseurdod und _ln ilcu
400 vents ago up to the present day. {thereof it brilliant nrrny of artmts in-
His descriptions of the people and thcidu‘go in that most. desirable in :l min.
geography of the. country wore cupec- lstrolIcnfortuinmcnt. This unusual nt-
lolly" fine: The subutnncciof Dr. Bunrd'sih‘m‘tm” Will be at. l-loyl's 'i‘heuuo. lo-
leoturo was as follows: "“5“"
Following the discovery of Porto.
Rico by Columbus. the Spaniards llock- l ADDITIONAL LOCI". NEWS.
ed to the beautiful isle in large lillill-g » - ~—
bers. They enslaved about 100.000 of: John Hyatt and Harvey Cruw will
the innocent lndlan natives. placed lutlcnd a bull in Derby. tonight.
them in bondage and treated them to. --~ —~~
the grossesl crueltics. Finally they John W. Bodily. 207 East Washing
rose in rebellion. Next a lnrgc num— ton street. has won paper for solo us
her of Africans were imported. and low on two cents per roll.
these mixed with the natives. so that
now there are no inhabitants left who
are purely of lndinn stock. The popu‘
lation of Porto Rico is divided into
three classes. as follows: 100.000 pen-
insulnrlans. 800.000 mixed population.
and i00.000 uegroes. Considering thr‘
population. there are very few cducnl—
ed people. The whole island is owned
by 100.000 people. while. the rent live in
abject poverty. All the opposition to
American rule and civilization comes
from the former class. The mixml pop-
ulntion. of Willi b there are Sillidllhhhnve
brown complexion. straight hair. Asia-
! There are Muinc seed potatoes and
'high grade lawn grass seed at the
lliiodcl Grocery, Lorenzo Dibble.
Tim D. M‘. Rcud Compuuy is showing
it fine line of lace curtulnn. uttructive
waists uud dress fabric specials.
'i‘hcrc is it fine showing of spring
hosiery. medium weight
tho new shirt waist and the new cor-
set. at the store of .l. H. Hislop 8:. Com-
puny.
W. A. Benedict, the tnilor ill Room
l. Musoulc building. is really to mukc
you a first-class suit of clothes. Ho
will guarantee the. lit und material
used.
check bone. and are diminutive in uln-
lurc. The negroos ltl'(‘ much larger.
stronger and brnwny. Spain had built
fortifications from tho beginning. but
bud nuidc no attempts at education.
The Journey in Porto Rico lnkws lirr'
or six (lnys. and when you conic to Sun
.luun. the metropolis of the island, you
find :1 most bcuuliful city situntcd on n
bill. The architecture of the buildings
.5 extremely oriental. nnd the houses
"a”
The Now York Gracel'y (‘lllliilllll)’.
which hits fourteen retail stores in
New York lily and four stores in Con~
m'l'ilctlL quote conu- l'Ut‘li bottom pric-
ns in its tlll. loduy.
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Opened Today in District; in Massa-
llnt roofs. They are built of stone. and
have. a guy and attractive appearance
The scene in one such as can be seen in chucettn.
southern Spain. or in the Holy Land. SPENCER. Muss. April 13—«llcr.
'l‘lie hurricane which denuded the is- James Mudgc. 0f NHthk. flflslfilvd
lund about two years ago was mom
terrible. and the damage done was very
great.
The Congrcmltionnllntn haw: three.
Bishop Cmnston. in the opening dcvo-
tional exercises of the New England
\lclhodist conference today. At the
hunlncss session. Rove. E. ii. 'l‘uyior,
excellent. schools: one at Sun .lunn. nn- Cambridge: I). Brownson. Huston: W-
other at. Santurco. and another at, .l. llonth. Springfield; in. H. Hughes.
.ares. They are. all thriving and do- Maldou. were nppolntod u committcu
Inc. a great deal of good. on city mlsuionn. Rev. W. H. Spencer.
This was not Dr. Board's first trip ll.ll.. of Philadelphia. who introduced.
to the island. and he described the lm- Ho fluid that ol‘ the 300 Methodist
provemcnts since the Americans took churches built since last. 21] find been
possession. When the Spaniards were aided by the New Englund conference.
in controli the schools wore. almost New ministers admitted to the. confer-
nothlng. but today. under American once were reportedlts follows: llovn.
rule there are 800 uchools with 38,000 Charles D. Dcvrenu. of Jefferson. Bon-
pupils. Even with this good showing son beaver. of Boston; Walter Healr.
there are 300,000 children who cannot 01' Cnmbridgc; William is. Boole. of
no to school because of the lack of ne- 1.0ch": .l. H. Beecher. of Monnon; A.
commodotiond. in the wheels all i}. (lunlllyko. of Hoiyoko; B. W. Coll-
klnds are represented: the very rich» yet. of Northampton: .l. C. Shuddock.
rot sending their children. as do those 0f Enthiglicld. und A. B. Gifford. 0‘
who are in the depths of poverty. The Burro.
children are quick to learn and pick up 'I‘AUN’PON, Month. April 12~Rov. El.
different languages very readily. They S. Dnnhum conducted the devotional
also take to religion. and it is tannin. exercises M the opening of the South-
l.o them seven days in the week. Dr. am New England Methodist Confor-
Bcurd said that God never made a more once today. At the b oldest; session.
beautiful place than For Rico. Hr over which Bishop J0 ce presided. W.
A. Haggerty. It. E. Long and W. F.
Geleler. were admitted to full member-
lhip in the conferonce. Bishop Joyce
delivered an interesting address to the
candidates before they were admitted.
giving as the qualifications of n Methu
billet minister. first. a conscious expor-
lenco of salvation. second. proper edu-
cational equipment. third. theological
training and fourth. careful
work and pulpit preparation.
mm
OBITUARV RECORD.
Louie Northrop.
Louis Northrop.
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by pour. in a manner that could not
but give one an idea of how beautiful
The missions are doing
on incalculable amount of good. The
and are very responsible. The anodes of
the _, poorer classes. are merely, channels
of huts. and the condition of these peo-
ple in most heart rlmdiun. They have
no furniture of any description and the
household utensils. are made entircly
from gourds. The Americans are do
ing a great deal to ameliorate the con-
dlt one on the inland.
After Dr. Board's address, Rev. 1" ul
Moore Strayer. miuluter of the coil 11.
. Captain
nllo til
underwear. ,
parish .
a wen ’
known resident of Georgetown. died at
Suits
ally for the Easter trade. A showing tbat will emphasize t
reef styles am! prices are always to be found at the Boston
TAFFETA SILK WAISTS,
made of fine quality, pure silk taffeta, in light blue, rose. grey. red. violet. all
white and all black. fine lacking and hemstltclled all over entire waist, front fin~
ished with silk bailds and silk covered buttons to match. design
priced imported model.
here at $5.00.
COTTON SHIRT WAISTS.
Grand sbowlng here tbt’s 'lbeek.
trimmed. at $1.98, $1.50, $1 .25, and 98c.
Latest Styles in .
t and Jackets.
Silk ... Cotton Wais ts
1- This Week a grand showing of new modes and nobeltt‘es brougbt out especi-
ore.
We do not exaggerate tbe ’balue when he say $7.00——.
The number of styles are so many, especially
in the popular fine wblle lawn. that description would be almost an impossibility.
Walsts made of fine lawn, striped and plain madras. corded. tucked, and lace
Separate Skirts.
fact that the car-
I
copied from a high
From a big variety of Separate Skirts we have selected a few only to
glue you an idea of the halves you may expect in this line.
Na’by and Black Clotb Skirts, flare shape, trimmed will) deep satin band,
fl'be rows of machine stitching. At $4.98, Venetian, Serge and Chev-
iot Cloth Skirts, flare shape, with or without flounce. trimmed 'lbitlt
stitched silk bands; a great variety of styles.
clotb Skirts. beautifully trimmed. just take a look at our Black Silk
Skirts. prices range from $8.50 to $13.00.
At $3.50.
At $5.98. Fine Broad-
Elegant styles; all new.
Children’s and Misses’ Garments.
A recent purchase of Children's Roofers and Misses Box Coats at a big saving from regular prices
special attractifns in these two lines. The lot comprises about
finished and tr turned in the best possible manner.
CHILDREN‘S REEFERS. made of all-wool cloths. colors are
red. navy, cadet and castor, circular and square deep icollars, stitch-
ed and trimmed with braid; sizes
at $1.: 5.
"D
a
to to years, remarkable value
CHILDREN'S REEFERS. all sizes, all colors. very dainty ei-
lects. deep collars, stitched with silk and gold braid, also made with
fine rows of silk stitching all around. nothing more appropriate for
the little folks. best we ever saw at the price. $2.25.
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ORDER OF NOTICE.
District of Norwnlk. $8.. l’robntct
Court, April 111th. A. 1).. liiUl. !
linlute of Dennis Donovan. lute of;
Norwalk. in cold district. ricer-used. .
Whnrcus. written nppiicntion bus
bl‘vll unnlo to this court. praying for
ri-usous llwrniu set forth for on order.
of sulc of m-riuln rvul vslulv of nnni
dcccuncd which is fully ch-icribod .u
suld unplicnlimi.
()rdcrcd. 'l‘lull nuid application
heurd nnd determined all the i-‘robulu. .
Office in NOI‘Walll, on the Hub dny 0.16000 To EAT'
April. 1901. of 2 o‘clock lifter-noon; und ;
that public lltlill‘l' llwl'vol‘ be circn i)‘
ull pcruons intcrcslod therein by pub-
lishing this order in n ln-wulutpcr iiuv»
ing a circulutlou in said district. at
least five days before said dny of hear-
ing.
bu u freshness and tin‘ method of dulnv h
the lllliii'lrililllt‘lll of
her takes the loud.
or kind will suit.
of tub. 38c lb. Other grades. 22c nu
26c lb.
()ncc tried. no oil
HENRY W. GREGORY.
all! it '” Judge.
an the. fresh corn. cut from the. our.
Rigid enforcement of tho
.. ..
"' ill rn‘u .l '
4.:..L,t...a_.
5i]...
Gills. E. Seymour,
If you are
illiletaii
Stores
in
N.Y.0ilil
SOAPS.
numerous MEAT. .
Sandals orders hero uud there will
be few, if any. complltintfi' about the
quality of the merit.
We receive our consignments from
the boat nackern anti the
Mnrvelli Macaroni is recommended to you us it lirst ('llltil'i article of food.
The Bridgownicr Hiiln (‘rcmcry But- i'itlulilllijififi shows results ill every do-
llb. prints, 30c. Out
laws of Celery. etc.
Cost. this is the place to come. A few don’t know this. but they
Twill sooner or later. More and more are ”coming our way" every
clay. If you don't, you surely will if you think. Glance your eye
7 over these bargains for this week:
19 LBS. GRANULA'I‘ED SUGAR FOR
LITCHFIELD COUNTY PRINT BUTTER.
, , MEADOW BROOK PRINT BUTTER.
enables us to offer very
one hundred and fifty garments. all the very latest and newest styles,
The description of the few quoted will give you an idea of the values:
CHILDREN'S BOX COATS. sizes 4 and 6 years, out and
style specially adapted for these years, extremely popular colors
and trimmings. Special $5.98.
MISSES‘ BOX COATS. made of Venetians, Coverts and Ker-
seys. satin—lined. velvet and self collars. colors. tans and castors,
sizes 12. x4 and if). a very stylish garment, $4.98.
Misses' Box Coats. the best quality cloths. strapped seams.
plain and trimmed reveres. best linings, perfect in fit and finish, the
top notch of style. all sizes. $5.98; real value $7.50.
MISSES' BOX COATS of fine Broadcloth; cut 21 and 22 inch
lengths, appliqued and stitched reveres, the best $10.00 value at
6. .
98
CALL 58-2.
Seymour’sStore
.-\l Soymour's Slurp you run obtain the wry ill-st hoods :il I'vnsonnblc pricns.
You can dcpcnd upon their
usiucss.
l
(‘Olillillis four times
Sirloin Steak. Sells for ibc ll'uli pound» lilll'liltgi‘. .\'o other brand just its good.
FROM PURE CREAM TO PURE BUTTER.
Plii‘v Fresh Cronin. in 1/; pt. bot-
i- lull of our goods sent out. tics. daily.
The Fruit and Vegetable market The dainty delicious Dessert. Jolly-
ll contains only the bent goods hero. Con. llic pnckugv.
'llcrmndu Onions. New Potatoes. Cur- Congo Soul-c. the New Excellent Rel-
'i‘he bout Mniuc Sunnr Corn. no sweet rots. Lettuce. Purenips. Spinnch. Crun- ish.
hurries. Oranges. Bananas. Lumone.l (iur Purl- Old Dutch Java and Mocha
.Coffee is the genuine article.
Leading Grocer, 33 West Washington Street.
TELEPHONE CALL 133-6.
one who appreciates the Best Goods at the Least
4 Retail
Stores
in
$1.00.
22 CENTS LB. .
at CENTS LB. .
g CEREALS. . FANCY enhcnens.
, , . ‘ 1 Born airlift": 801p, . 250 Raicton’l Breakfast Food. 13:: Fancy Ton Lunch. lb.. 100
MEL ”“2 LAMB‘ 1m“ 0 9'" 01°“ 9°»: ; ”G's lb. Pkg. Hominy. 15c ' Fruit squares. in. 12c
‘3 or the best stride. Out from young, 6 Barn Bobbitt’n Soap. 25:0 I Pilinbury’u Vital per pkg. 13c Graham Wafers lb. ' 120
well fed animals. rained specially for 6 aarrklrlrmcn‘u our»: 801p. 29c; h ' k ’ lb, ' “a
food. it is tender. toothsome and nour- 4 lb. Pkg. Grandma‘s Winning {Cream of W out. per p 9» 146 Fla Newtonl- ~.
felting. . . . . , Powder, ibclwm‘mlot, per pk9.. 130 Mixed Calm, lb.. 9c
dd... .‘ 1 lb Pkg. Gold Duct. 60 shredded Wheat Biscuit, par pkg., 12:: Lemon Snaps. lb.. 50
i NEWCENTURY MARKK , .ufli, 13 Gallon Oval Soup, 26: Hainton'e Health Onto. per pkg..‘ 9c Ginger snaps, lb. 60
Adam at. Id ’ Proprifior, . . .
will ,5 * Just to introduce our FamOus TEAS and CDFFEES. we Will give at this sale
1 LB. VERYBEST MIXED OR BLACK TEA. 600. QUALITY, AT 50 CENTS.
5 LB. BEST JAVA AND MOCHA COFFEE. 300. QUALITY FOR ‘ $1100.
FINEST AS
son'rnnn'r or must, anemones AND
bacon arr
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