11 inspect the A ready to leave are the small» 1 1 1nl Hats ter‘as yesterday morning is now cen- trial of! Nantucket. .Cloudy Weather prevails from on as to the cast and from Virginia north- ward to Maine Conditions favor for 1 ethic vicinity generally cloudy Weather rising temperature.‘ William Dunn spen Sunday ‘over in Bridgeport and took in the circus. m Harry Bussing and Eugene Davis at- tended Forepaugh & Sells' in Bridge port, yesterday. W the guest last week of Miss Kath‘yrnc Allen, of South NorWalk WW‘ Miss Hosted, of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, is the guest of Miss Winona Nash, of Eimwcod avenue mm The local branch of the Barbers’ Un- ion will hold its next meeting with the president, Gustav Pltzer, in Washing- ton street. m The next meeting of the Pine Ledge Whist club will be held at the reel. deuce of Mrs. J. C Newltlrk, in Morgan avenue June 10. The Pine Ledge Whist Club met with Mrs. William H. Smith. of 2 Morgan avenue, yesterday afternoon. The guest prize was won by Mrs. Edward Bette and his Lottie Woodward took the club pr ze‘. a At 4 o'clock this afternoon, Dr. Brainerd Kellogg. dean of the Poly- technic institute, of Brooklyn, N. Y.. is , to deliver an address before the Town Teachers' Association“, in the Franklin school. He will take for his topic, English and Giammar as an Aid to its Attainment. Mrs. William H. Smith and Harry Gibson, of South Norwalk, received word yesterday afternoon of the death .1 of their father, in Danhury, and left for that city at once. Mr. Gibson was a well known and prominent citizen. of that place. John M. Martin, president and treasurer of the Marlin Fire Ar’s Company, is critically sick w in Bright’s disease at his home in New Haven. Very little hope of his recov- ery is expected. He went to Florida for his health last fall, but the change of climate did not benefit him. The Eccentric Club met “with Miss Sally Butts of the Green, last evening There was a good attendance and the evening was very pleasantly passed, each member contributing something toward the entertui ment. Mrs. Kn- therine Fiske sang a veral times“. ite- freshmcnts were served. 4-.4... The Ladies' Aid Society of the South Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church has planned a very interesting socia— bio—something that will keep every- one guessing—do be held in the church parlor tomorrow evening. One of the most ottl active features of the pro: gram will be the singing and recita- tions by several little colored children. Admission free .1...— ‘ I The generalcommittee of the Ital- ian independent Society has just com~ plated all the arrangements for the picnic to be held on the N‘o‘rilaik Fair , Grounds,1)ecoiatlon Day. Thursday. ,1 ‘ There will be a parade of several vis ‘ iting and the local society in the morning at 10: 30 o’,clock from South Norwalk, headed by the famous Rome Brass Band. of New York. Horse, bicycle and other races a to base town at the fair grounds. PAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR 75°. with Devoe‘s Gloss Carriage Paint, ready for user 10 colors. Gives a high gloss equal to new. Sold by Comatock, wounds or Dow. E. E. Goo ham; .1, '1‘. Prowltt. .1 ‘,1<‘l sanction. You got the has Miss Laura Smythe, of Stamford, was ed There will be a , Dating Club. at pill ant. a 17 clock a animations ' .tb commence to arrow and Jose h Liiixweuer, or so W‘uil‘ No ’ in take part. ,1 _ m Postmaster B. 8. Keith flu in Bridge- port today, uttendin “ “ Criminal Superior Coll drawn for jury duty. Miss Edith Huntington, oi! Main st re is visiting in Ha tford. Later ill so to points Mssachusetts lf“or an extended stay New York parties ye leased) the residence of A. V. Heath, in West Main street for the summer, and Mr Heath and family will go to; theme soon. 1 a... Generva Reardon, the little daughter or Mr. and Mrs F. M. ReardOu, broke her arm in two places, by falling from a chair. at their home. in Chestnut street. recently. Councilman Hoyt. chairman of the astreet department, expects a load of crushed stone for the City of Norwalk. at any time now. There are seVerai streets which have not yet been dress- ”mu-— The regular monthly business meet. ing of the Bethany Guild will be hem in the Guild room. on Wednesday even- ing, at 7:16.11 full attendance is desir- ed 4.... William P. Beers, the Norwalk book- seller, has been appointed agent for the P‘rcmo Cameras. This gives him the two best camera agencies in the world, Eastman and Rochester Optical Com- ponies. The fire loss to the household effects of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stubs. of Taylor avenue, has been adulated through the agency of Jacob M. Layton, with whom the insurance was carried. Company D will hold its last drill ofthe season tomorrow night. Fol- lowing this the company will hold a business meeting and settle up business of the season. w—The cigar, of thepast. the present and the future. The Imperial Crown 10c cigar. . A special meeting of Old Well rlook & Ladder Company No. 1, will he held , shoro1 ‘ the c and. 951:. 1 prices. Find F ten silk and Velvet. worth 35c to $1. 50 “sol: and xgc‘ bunch, ‘ , » , Lilougll for everybody. Mllllnery room. right corner. rear. senescmon OF EMBROIDERY. Instruction in art embroidery by an export teacher- We shall open this morning in the art section, a series of Classes in embroidery. ”the: services of Miss Florence Longbine have been secured as instructor, and etc placed without any charge all the disposal of all purchasers of embroidery materials. Classes will be hold both morn- iiiug and afternoon By enrolling early, one may attend at any de. sired time. (Lords of admission may be secured by customers at A the department. In connection with the school there is in progress on exhibition and sale of embroidery piccos- some only commenced, some coul- piste. These are from the work- roomsof M lieminway 8: Co" and are rare examples of needlework. the finished articles are very llautl~ some. W 1111 those that are simply commenced, are full instructions for completion. Third floor. take elevator. THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co. EridEBPOrt. tonight at 8 o‘clock to take action on the invitation to attend the one hun- dredth anniversary of the lDCOI‘DCl‘ib tlon of the town of New Canaan. The Ladies‘. Beneilol‘ent Association of the Norwalk Congregational Church 2' will hold its weekly meeting in the lidles’ parlor of. the chapel tomorrow afternoon; sub ect, Prayer in the Past ‘ I Tense. Mrs. gbert will lead The Norwalk Fair Grounds track is in poor condition, at present, but will he put in condition for the ltalian pic- nic, Memorial Day. Repairs have been made to the fence at the southeast cor- her of the ground, and the small boys will have to find a new place to get in on the day of the picnic. The body of Abbott S. Dill, aged fli- ty, an oysterman, who disappeared from his home in New Haven last Wednesday, was found in the Quinni- pine river, yesterday. It is believed that he had ’a lit and fell overboard H‘s boat was found anchored in the m (Idle of the river. Norwalk 19,-1.1 all worked up over 1101' coming 250th anniversary. it has been discoyered that the good and great George Washington once drank cider in the old ,burg. We await with inter- est further important historical coveries.—Bridgeport Post. ‘Francls Duffy. a prominent a brother member of the order. who disappeared very mysteriously dis. New 1" ,1. York lawyer, whom many Norwalk ‘. Knights of Columbus will remember as .; llllll 1, 2A Our e‘l‘cg’ Anoper makes fine and reliable work ili‘noot certain. it pays in every way to have good wall paper put on your walls. it works better and wears better. because it is both put on well and is good in text- ure and color. Our new papers are delightful exam- ples of fine art in wall coverings. Jacobll. Rudder Painter and Paper Hanger, 33 booth Minn htr‘eei, Opposite Havllnnd street. November, and whom they were asked, , “ ,1, to assist in finding, was found drown ‘ ed yesterday in the Erie basin break , water. The body had evidently been in the, water a long time and it is sup. vsnmeu Makes osvos-s van Niall, . 1 ll‘lo‘or Paint cost no more a quart: mixes it look brighter and Wear fully ‘ ‘ twice as long as cheaper floor paints. Always Ready , (Prowitt. 11,3‘ 11.1 0U 1'11 11, ,., V’l‘,‘ 1 1, l. 3 1 1 ,11‘ ,‘11 in this mprhetLyou will :1le find vegetables ready the moment they? the sessonable and our prices are the do on such close margin that you are able to intimate in the best at ever-yummy and live within your means. _ You know them is a difference in tishwin‘ meats. so do wei1that’s our business and you may 111111111111 that our stock is selected under keen in Afi'fllllhlllii else. 1 ‘ h d 1. «1‘ ball game will prove,attract‘lve fea fnfedt at the “‘me wits accldcn gala by Comstoc , Wdtkins a Dow. CorliILmJ . Weird always lowing good fhingt‘ at you or telling you about them In our ads. To. day 1'! ‘3 Ncqlfgee Shh-is. fhosesflff fronts. Look in our local window andyoc'II be uncomfortable chill you 11.111111111111111 1 A ‘ 1.11.15. 1‘1? In no irimaslm as fifty. and as high as arte- f! . ‘sonab‘ie shapcs‘ chiltlrenwwort‘h if“ h‘ a, collection as 111 w at “such - flowers of 2" Many subjects are treatedaantl-i for the throat and in . dyspept _« we 1 atcii Terry Muddy ave Sulllv K1 1‘ round bout ll enough to sawmmodate M1111.” that would attend: ““‘OONNEC our cusurhuoua. 1 To be Held in Pla‘lnvllls July 24 to 31. with Many Speakers.‘ The efforts to bring a tiout Chautauqua Assam bl. Which has been going on for the past few months. has materialize and the week of July its 81 has pen set apart. at Plainvnle csm‘pnioeting grounds such an assembly The idea will be carried out to the extent that on the closing day, Wednesday, July 31, the exercises trill be ‘of the original Chou- tauqua order. the procession, passing the golden gates and arches and the distribution or diplomas to. those who have complete the course of study Lyman Hurlbut‘l one of the counsellors ot the ”minim“ This will be the iii-st recogn lion day in Cdnneoticut. Some of the spe hers will be Governor McLean senate H. ,Plett, State Senator Franklin E. Burton. Nev. Dr. Beacon J. Emiiton. Mrs. Mary Scott Bradleya mwoman who knows much about India; John E. newts"; the lay astronomer; Rev Rockwell?! Harmon Potter, Rev. Dr. ii. E. Adams, Rev. Dr 0. P. Gifford. H H.13enodlct, Rev. Frank Sell. William E Sessions. W. H. nan. George Waldo Lackey, who will have charge of the music and Dr W. A. Duncan 1 vacate, new" 31121.1. seen/ts. Coder Boat for Use in the Harvard Race coins: from Boston. The second new shell to arrive ir New Haven for the use or the .ar oarsmen this soon, came yesterday by freight from Boston, where it was shipped by M. F. Davy, the Harvard boat builder. The shell was unloaded by the Yale crew and taken to the boat A Kennedy. The shell is of cedar. at tor the usual Yale model. it Will be used in the ‘varslty eight race with the Harvard 'varsity. Usually the shell for the big‘ race does not arrivc until aftex tho oarsmen take up their headquarters in their permanent quai tors in New London. This year the Yale boating directors wish to get the shell fully rigged before they go tc New London. . TRAINS FOR RACES. Consolidated Road Will Run Extras as Usual to New London. The preliminary steps have just been commenced by thc‘Consoiidated Road 1‘01 the running of extra trains to the Ynle- hiarvaid boat race at New London. June ‘27. The observation train will be qu as usual up and down the bank of the Thames and there will be two or three extra trains during the day, over the Shore Line division to noon modate those attending the races. be full schedule has not been prepared, but will be ready within the next ten days. ONLY CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA. Mrs. Franklin Bush, of New Castle. Del., says: "i suffered for years with dyspepsia. Used to have great dis tress and belching. i tried everythiniy i could hear of, but nothing helped m1 till I took Brazilian Balm. and one 60 cent bottle cured me completely. ” For sale by R. H. Plaisted and F. H Baxter. ‘ AMPLY FORTIFIED. Siobhs—J‘i guess that's right. No self-respecting microbe would care to stack up again an onion eater.” A REMEDY FOR THE GRIPPE. A remedy recommended tor arrests 1‘ afflicted with the cum is are adopted Don't wait for the first symptoms1of the disease: not a bottle today and keep it for the moment it is needed. if neglec ed BADB‘A‘Mg which 16‘ 'o birdie"? BALM-MD PW mm the soil It icons the lungs treemfrgm when: I vgl‘t i W‘s“, it on purpose to please. you. no heart.“ , "Perhaps, not, Mariaf' You have replied the nfull‘y conscious or in int: be sin for the as been unable a ‘r tiohe dudl‘p a last: ill Nutrition 1“ can war broke out. [is ‘went with Com onaeotlcut Volunteers ‘ 1- lain Bowen. as first lieutenant Alter out" a Cannes-1 '9‘ bled 'l‘ha address will be by Rev. Dr. Jesse house, where it will be rigged by John . Bloobs—wlf you would keep well out -‘ plenty of onlous." 1. the more has a tendency to bring on- ‘ 1 p neumop s. AKEMP'B . stion. All ddru std sell MP’S L AM at . 1 5? j ”A 3A , Austin, and named as administrator ‘ ‘ “ ‘ former Elrst Selectman Spaldlng. who ,1 had acted as an appraiser of the es-1 1 11111111111.va a weary sign it . mtlou nud‘aetioption at the Bridgeport ‘ out The trial began day andmtnesses stated th, , for the pri‘ 1 and going in and schoonerr Janice wins first lieutenant in Coin can; 1. Second Regiment. under Cap tutti Bmdiey when the Spanish~Ameri bony 11. First of Meriden. to Camp Alger, under Cap being mustered out he returned to New Haven with his company. but soon at ter received 1111 coihmlssion Eorty- third. ‘ Later Lieutenant Jones recruited ill) on in Meiiden and took them to Ver out. where the command was assem- Shortly after reaching the Phil l'ippines be received honorable mention 'for bravery. All the dinners oi the Second Regiment who knew Jones on that then ,he was an honorable fellow ‘and cannot believe that he was engag ed in the plot? alleged They are in cliued to believe that he has been made the victim of a mistake. out; or onus sleos sropreo. M For Two Veer: it Will be illegal to Sell Nutrition. Quail and Woodcock. tcry gained in the interest of those having at heart the preservation of the game birds of Connecticut, because the Legislature has enacted a law pro- viding that for two years no person shall sell or have in his possession to sell, any rallied grouse called per mm, scan or woodcock. Fer such an offense a line of $50 or imprison merit for thirty days or both is Ordered. The legislature is made up by a large majority of farmer representatiVes in the House and Senate. and this is a very strong indication that our furthers do think. The mullet hunters who in eaiers’ Association have neatly ex- terminated the gamous well as other halt foratlleast two years. There was a strong opposition and success was due to the sturdy defense of the bill by Hon. Arthur B. Caikins, chairman of the Committee on Fisheries ani (lame. and his committee, made up of intelligent men. 1 if the sportsmen of Connecticut will take pains now to report all violations of the game laws to their game war- dens. it is said a great evil may be remedied. GRUENER'S NEW JOB. is Now a Government Official in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Theodore Greuner, U. S. A.. who was formerly engaged in the tailoring business in New Haven, with his brother, is now a government of- ficial in the Philippine islands. Lieu— tenant Greuner was formerly a mem- ber of the Grays and when the war in the Philippines broke out he went out with the Forty-sixth Volunteer in- fantry. He left the country early in the year of 1899 and has not been home to his native city since that time. From communications to friends within the past few days it is learned that he will be discharged from the army in a few weeks and will be for- mally appointed to a positioa in the "customs service of the United States. At the present time Lieutenant Gruener is acting as inspector of one toms nt Atlmonah, Tayabas. in the Philippines, and when his discharge arrives he will be permar‘l‘ontly up pointed to that position.‘ CONVERSE ESTATE. Judge Declines to Appoint Mr. Austin And Decides Upon Mr. 8 aiding. in the Probate court, Fr day iter- noon‘ Judge G. E. Parsons appo nted Archibald S. Spaiding administrator the late Caroline F. Converse. The executor of the will was the husband of the tsstatrix, Colonel Charles A. Austin. of noun 1.» granddaughter of M11 Converse, rough“ her father and guardian. Alfred E. Austin. petitioned sthe Probate Court to appoint an ad-1 ministrator and requested father he named. M Friday's hearing M.r Austin and Miss Austin were both present with 1 serves you with truest economy. ' Mons when water News. 1 ,waists‘. These cell for early invostlga , ‘tlcn. all being of more than ordinary p value. ‘ braidered and use trimmed. in tha‘ 1 Sportsmen are rejoicing over the vice 311. test every village and hamlet of the ‘ late, in conjunction with the Game . bl‘rde,,and the farmers have voted 11 , Converse, who died on March 13 last. 1 ’ There being no one legally appointed ‘1 to look after the state, Elisabeth C 1 that ,her 1 their counsel. Judge Lucius Brown.’ ' . Fresh showing of, the dalutleet wash Colored Percale and Gingham Shirt waists tucked hacks. soft collars and cuffs, 501:. Fine white lawn Shirt Waists. some 1 very dalntlly tucked. some prettily em Tucked hacks, sort collars and Bishop sleeves, $1. 26 Waist at $1. Sheer White Lawn Waists, some made wltll Sailor collars. tucked and ‘ bemstltched, embroidery trimmed, soft 02313351 and Bishop sleeves, a bargain a 5. WASH GOODS BARGAINS. l Here’s a wash goods equipment that would grace any store; about every well known and wanted weave. Scores of stylish and dainty color com- binations._1Prices lower than you've ever paldfior like qualities. 36- inch Percaios in stripes, large as sortment oi' the newest colorings. Special at lilo yd. Madras Ginghams in stripes and corded effects, also solid colors, 12951: yard. Manchester corded Chambrays,1'lc Calidonian Zephyrs, lace stripe ef- fects. 251: yd. Fantasia silk Chambrays, the spring novelty in mercerized dress fabrics. in pink blue, helfotrope old rose and oils green Plain or dotted, 49c yard Il4'Wash1ngton Street. W usws FROM 11., _, 1 ouosswese sec T is should be t, the season for hosier‘ selling. :We'ye carol make, it such. at its very, best. and wit as these we should ll Ladies' Jersey ribbed neck, worth 160, spool Ladies Jersey ribb collared 'ia‘c‘o fronts 1,91: 1 Ladies’ lisle‘ thread Ve‘ bed,ch pair Ladles' extra line' 11 lity Hose, Onyx or Hur‘nsdorf dy Boys' ribbed Hose. fast til 'I to 9%.170, 3 pairs for Men's black and whl Hose, 121M nah. KID eLovs SELLING. You all know the refill no kid glove stock, none bu‘l til gloves; none but the standhii' tested makes. prices should prove of to you. Ladies' tlvo clasp celeb Glace Gloves in all the so also black and white. This from perfect. skins, ever ed 98c pair. Ladies' three button'i Site Gloves, $1. 49 pair. Men’s Kid GloVes at 98c pair W South Norwalk, Conn The ,1 big m These val ”000mm. *. . ..._ .... LIME, fo‘r plastering. CEMENT, Imperial! and demonic. Rounds, “Atlas " Portland our amenity BLUE STONE, all kinds and sizes, a IargA Portland. MOI". _. 11am AND sewsn ems. all slzos. lowest pr BUILDING SAND. Calolnod Plaster. Hal ‘ Brick and am. BRICK a! many grades. We’ll talk about cost. later. JOHN H. FERRIS, titer and Vici Kid, at Men‘s Russia calf and Patent Leather Oxfords, full 1:, edges, at Ladies’ Damaged Patent Leather and Vici Kid Oxfords by Lounsbury, Mathewson & Co., at This is a bargain; former price $3. so and $4.00. Ladies’ Fine Kid Lace Shoes, extension soles, Paten Tip, worth $2. 50; a drop to Ladies’ Russia and Black Oxfords, at Mi‘sses’ Kid Button Shoes, Spring Heel, at Child’s 6 to 8 size, Spring Heel, at 0135115311012 STORE. de bonis non of the will annexed of. ., _ it You Are Building or Repairing We can Interest you. 1 A so of Me 1 ‘ sore ‘excsss‘a‘iidf loditereti‘on. nerve tonic and blood 1111111111. . glow to pale shocks and restores the fire of youth. mail soc. per box, 6' boxes as $2.50. wit we ‘11 dis} ‘ Brings tho plult 1 By , it our book-1 1 Judge Pardons declined to appoint Mr. tats of Mrs. Converse at the request or. her husband.- The estate now con local savings bank #Norwlcn Bulls. _ WW ‘ NOR M'LEAN'S RECEPTI‘ON. e‘ldecretary Burroughs. of the commit- ,uot «Houseplants for the exhibi- l has, received Word Lilian 11111111111111. slots of abbot $2. 000, on deposit in a ‘ circular able guarantee to one or refund the Money paid. and copyo‘f our bookable alternates bond