SOUTH N
n lIII1-A tornado cov
toil country swept ov-
tl' central Illinois early
According to reports it
I resport in the north
estructlon wrought are
iros of the telegraph
nterruptlon caused
belief that the wind-
. nusual severity.
hers in Chicago and Jo
if from their trains
The Chicago and Al
Joliet sat that the
lid heard from passing
ln'gtou was proceeding
nines an hour because of
‘ roadway done by the
ngttm was the center
list' evening Were that a
no blowing. but no deaths
(1 ' reported
‘bresk in all the telegraph
‘ telephone service
‘o'rts‘ of casualties
orm struck.
, .. .11~Atter being cut
' pthninicatlon with the out-
' ca 11: 45 o'clock. last
ty of BIloomlngton was
I . 7.0'clock this morning
We and Alton Railroad
their train schedule had
working order A
by the railroad oili-
1' stated that a severe
night levelling wires
ions, but that so far as
was had been lost. The
‘ party is not yet knowii.
roach Decatur Spring-
llnton. Freeport and
were still down. The
ng Distance .Telephone
one 11-——Meagro reports
all at a destructive tor-
i Illinois. as Ifar south as
with ramifications west
Int visited this vicinity
t.‘ The dead are: Miss
ot Leroy; Mrs. Edward
Leroy; Miss Annie Kelley.
Mitchel Cunningham. of
We. -About twenty oth-
were lnlured . ‘7
mired people were at:
p: ' town ball. when
. he building, lifting
ship; the walls in.
Ino dono at this point. on
meagre. The storm
, severe. but no
e Illinois Wesleyan
badly damaged..— stony
‘tI 3 Big Bank-
Umbrellas;
(notary went to the
up the entire lot.
Self Openers :50
dies'. I-ll‘ill l
ego or
‘ ‘ . llgclose out this
'50. All- close roll.
I » 1‘ About
8100 The
» rene
. Stro
. gcTeI no connection with the places in
storm had visited 4
0!
200 for General James Wadsworth. 3d.
90 Washington-Street.
. .
WALK.
FREE OF CHARGEM‘
OR
buildings were attracted. plate glass
fronts blown in. telegraph and tele-
phcsie wires. prootratcd and the streets
red in) aaslblc by tailing. trees.
at rallwxys are tied up and all
railroad trains are delayed by. trees
blown across the tracks. At Clinton,
the Chicago and Alton roundboune was
de ollshed. but so far as known no
llvos were lost. At San Jose a grain
elevator was blown across the Alton
_tra+k entirely blocking tradlc.
At Barnes another elevator was
blo‘vvn down. A large number of farm
bonses are reported seriously damaged,
but no details are available. .
t~Merna. Illinois. three lives'were
los and forty to fifty people injured.
Everet. a little town ‘in Marshall coun-
ty. Ila .ls sold to have been wiped out
by the fury of the storm Blooming-
to lll.. was hit severely and build-
logs in all parts of the city were ser-
ioitsly damaged and traillc bldcked. So
far as was known early. no lives were
lost in Bloomi‘ngton. Wires were
bl wn down in every direction, and it
was extremely difficult to secure any
information. The storm swept through
the state about midnight accompanied
by electrical discharges of a severe no-
me For seven hours Chicago could
to path oi'tbe storm. *
DES MOINES, lowa. Juno Il—Grin-
l reports thdt the town of Laurel
wd estroyed by a tornado. last night.
Owing to the wires being down it is
i ‘posalble to secure definite know.
le go as to the facts. Laura is in Job.
lei-son township. Marshall county. and
his a population of not to exceed one
hundred people. The only means of
com unicatlon with the town from the
odts de world. is by way of the tele‘
graph line being located on a short
branch of the Iowa Ccntlal railway.
Messages are now being sent to State
Center and other nearby towns in the
hope of securing acme information.
BURLINGTON. la. June ll—Bur-
ll gton has been practically cut of!
from outside telegraphic communica-
tion since 9 ”.oclock last night, the
wires are down in all directions. Last
n'Lghts storm was the worst in years,
d was attended by a most thrilling
electric display. No lives were lost in
this city. Muclrdumago to property ro-
oilted. -
PEKIN. lll.. June ll-A tornado
passed over Taze‘wcll county. last night.
killing three and totally iniuriug two
persons. at Kingston Mines: south of
here. The dead: ‘ Mrs: Thomas Mur-
r‘ay and infant: Willie McElwee. aged
3. Patrick McElwee and wife were fat-
oily injured. The entire east end of
the village of 1.000 inhabitants were
swept away. The storm struck King~
ston Mines about 10: 30 p. 111.. and lasted
half an hour. causing $15. 000 damage.
A second storm did considerable addi-
tional damage at 1:80 a. m.
i JACKSONVILLE. “1.. June li—
There was a hard wind storm here last
Eight. but no damage to this immediate
e
ction has‘b‘eon reported. Danvors.
n the Alton road. north of this place.
III?“ reported wiped out just after the
snaps City limited train pulled out.
fileagrc reports show widespread dani-
gc in counties north. . .
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D. A. R. SPRING CONFERENCE. 3
About Six Hundred Members at the
Session in Mlddletown.
MIDDLETOWN. June In .-—'I‘he
lasing conference at the Daughters of
e
Nort Congregational Church this
morning at I10: 30. Between live hun~
tired and sii hundred dad tern v! roI
,I It represdbtipg vart mmhloh
theoc n y.
‘ attendance or ‘ Mitt
Charles W. airbanks president gen-
Ierai of the society and wife ot Senator
IFIairbanks of Minnesota. A tenure of
the morning was the greeting tendered
enthusiastically by the daughters L0
Mrs Fairbanks when she arose to‘ ad
dress the convention. .Thlo salute
took the form oi habd‘clnpp'lng and
. vi rous waving of handkerchiets.
rs. W. W. Wilcox. regent or Wads~
dress of welcome. referred to the tact
that the chapter was organized in Feb
ruary. 1902, and is consequently the
oldest chapter in Connecticut and the
second in New England. It was named
born in 1780 in Wurham and promi—
nent tor many years ‘in the military
' and civil servl of thgfata
Moods I ll
of Connecticut." she said "are to be
I ten: are engaged in the excellent work
of preserving historical buildings and
Stoolroficndo. Cottonflraln.
most prominent representative
merlcaa Revolution opened at the ’
worth Chapter in delivering the ad- ‘
mummified. that the; {anions chap-1
mementoosf woodman: in the minds . .
‘ fill] me of
Orders? executed!" “
Invooimont or on Margin.
...—in...”
Private wires to New york. Boston;
Washington, Chicago. .
Careful attention given to mail and
telegraph orders. -.
Correspondence invited.-
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Telephone Cali 153.
IWartz 8 Corbett Block.
Washington St.. '80. Norw‘alk. Conn.
tinental Hall.” She‘ sdldt“ "You have
erected over the land monuments you
have inscribed tablets. you have mark
ed sites all of which evince the honor
in which you hold valor statesmanohip
and work for liberty. There still re
mains another to be erected to the
great rank and file of the War of In
pendence. the soldiers of the army and
the great reserve force. the women of
the Revolution The building of the
Memorial Continental Hall is at pres-
ent one or the most important consid
erations of our society. It is a neces-
nary building for the oliiclal headquar.
tors of the national organization. Let
the memorial which we erect corres
pond in detail to the political structure
which our fathers‘bavc bequeathed to
us. There remains work for the na-
tional society to‘ do so long as there
remains one hero one heroine of the
Revolution to commemorate; so long
as there rematins one spot to mark be.
clilile score from labor done by
brain or hand for love of lndepcnd
once; one site on which patriots con-
tended for human rights human lib-
erty. While there remains one to be
taught of the equal system of revvard
for those who keep and the equal purl.
ishment for those who break the law.
there will ever remain walk for the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton'
Mrs D. Ward Northrop. of General
Wadsworth Chapter. gave an historical
sketcli oi Mlddletown. in which the
prominence of. the town in the early
with the West Indies and Mlddlettwn
was the largest city in the state was
strongly brought out. Reference one
also made to the part that Mlddlotown
has played in the wars ‘0! the countl‘)‘.
During the Revolutionary war her
was
Col Return Jonathan Mclgs; during
the war at 1812. Commodore Thomas
McDonough: during the Civil War.
General Joseph F. K_. Mansfield. and
President Cummings of Wesleyan Un
lversity. who encouraged the students
to enlist in the cause or the Union.
After luncheon, which was served in
the .Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Mrs. Fair-
hanks gave a reception to the [laugh
tors in the church. At the afternoon
session the following papers in the
program were read: "The American
Monthly Magazine." by Miss M. i. For-
sythe ex- -vico president general oi New
York. “Spinning Wheels and Spin-
slcrs " by Mrs. John I; Duel. regent of
Mary Floyd Talmad chapter of
Litchfleid. Followin the papers
there was a symposium on the ques-
tion “Do the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution Owe a Gratitude, to
the National Organization and it so
What is That Debt?"
The list of speakers on this once-
tlon included Mrs George S. Barnum,
of Mary Clapp Webster Chapter New
Haven; Mrs Augustine M. Lewis Han
nah Woodrufr Chapter. Southington:
Mrs Otis S. Northrop, Mollcent Porter
Chapter. Waterbury. and Mrs. Stanley
A Smith and Mrs. Marian Lillie. of
the Lucretia Shaw Chapter New Lon
don.
A paper entitled “A Woman at the
Revolution." by Mrs Rufus W. Bun-
hell or Mary Zimmerman Chapter.
Bridgeport was the last on the pro
gram before adjournment.
KNOB OUTING CLUB NOTES.
The boat house boat is being even
hauled. When it is completed it will
have been raised several inches. at big
improvement ~
-~ Thewehfld wntkforthe aaootthe
bothers is being relaid.
Councilman A. Avleon is covering
his yacht With canvas. ‘
Dennis Valentine expects his arml-
iary engine for his yacht "Flo” next
week. The engine is being construct
ed .at the Toquet Launch and Motor
Works in Saugatuck.
——-.
oHArtAIN LA‘r monarchs. ,
at the State Prison Directors yester-
day the resignation of the Rev. brush
~‘R La'thaui as chaplain of the prison
was submitted in order that he might
accept a call to the pastorate of the
Congregational Church at Aim Mi
vehigan. It was
July 1.119 wil he succeeded in the
abuses chaplnlno‘y by the Roy. Georgia
IF Genung. of Springfield. Mr. Genung‘
Church in Sun d
days when there was a large trade‘
HARTFORD Jun Ito—Ito meeting I
oeptedto inkoehect ‘
was formerly pastor of the Baptist "
Il'I‘ NOT
leave your order with me But.
infection. guaranteed.
“inth and I.Water wings.
A
.1: 1o HonrH mill or.
Ii'vi
Order Your
Fall Garments Now
ladies
1' AND any: MONEY.
I $30.00 No» a... $50. 00
' Values.
.i‘:
I
Krasovliz (it For
NORTH MAIN. coasts A'NN at“.
aourH unmask.-
Why, anything in Marin Fur-
Mailings, and you. will find that
' we ’HAVS rr.
sous, 26a to ‘m. I
Nogllfieo 8hlrtn.’5llc to 91.50.
am...» Underwear. and id‘Itl.
STOCKC,I25C'Ind 509. . .
1 A host of others. All of'the
good, 1Irellablo‘I‘ldnds. ' I
« Telephone 183-12.
I DAVIS 81 SUN
TATLORIS, CLOTlllI-JRB,
HATTERS, FURNISHERS.
.. as Washington Strut.
.SOU'IlfflinlOWALK.
in,
...]. . GARNER
Merchant Tailor.
10o
LADIEB‘ WORK A. SPECIALTY.
Cleaning. Dyeing and all kinds of
Alterations Made. ‘1'
Winter owns Stores.
Conn.
STREET.
South News
l
is sewn MAI
sen Estateat Auction
To close an estate, will be sold at Pub
llc Auction.
wsouosonv..MAv 14. 1902.
« .1 12 O‘Cloolr M.
That certain plot of ground situated
corner Greenwood and Diamond Area,
Bethe] Conn. belonging to the estate
of Elizabeth Thompson. deceased. con
talnlng 8 lots on one of which stands
a three story troupe building slightly
carnage. by dire. sustaining 3 stores
and 14: noonis suitable for a
house. contains furnnce, bath closets.
etc. Will he sold as n whole to the
highest bidder absolutely without re-
serve. Title perfect... Terms: 10 per
bent, down. balance on delivery at
deed within too it Sale positive.
rain or shine m]
GEO. P. -ROWEI.If~~ dministrator.
Fred B Coleman
%.s4:c§s~e~o++evitiéfl.
', “.- ..
. . “f“-y ..
1.4.3. .
.. Was‘b Skirts
White P. K. Skirts, Plain Flare
------ savanna-tool ..-....-a..
‘1
»WhiteP. K. Skirts,Flounce.goodquality................ 0'I.'I:'9v$ .
White P. K. Skirts,Flounce and Inserting ........ ...... . . .. $300
White P. K. Skirts. Flounce andthreerowslnsorting..........I. , .3375
PlainAll-LinenSkirts. ..... .. . .. .. ...... ...... I ...... '.I..‘I..I.$2.I00w
All-Linen Shrunk Crash Walking Skirts ......... ..: ....... . . . ..... . $3.50
'ShrunkLinen Skirts.FlounceandTucks............ ... . ... .. ----~~I$3-5°
r7-Gore Shrunk Lined Skirts . . .......... . ..... .. . . ....... ...... $4175
Duck Skirts, Black and White, and Blue and White . .. . . ‘. .‘j.
Carpet Department
In our Carpet Department we carry a full line of
HAMMOCKS
HAMMOCK CHAIRS,
PORCH SCREENS. ALL WIDTHS,
. SCREEN DOORS
WINDOW SCREENS.
Hausefurnfshfng Department
........
meooreomsoews
Sin Blown Tumblers for 19¢. .Large Fruit Dishes . .' ..... . too.
I . Two-Quart Glass Pitchers . . 25c. No.8 Wash Boilers . ...... .95c.
6 Lemonndé‘ Glasses, handles 25:. Garden Sets ..... . ......... tgc.
Punch Bowl ..... . .$1 95 Trowels .1. ..... .. 56.’ 3 ' f
Water Bottles ..... III...II .39c. x7-qt. Heavy Dish Pans. .35c.
TRISTRAM & RYATT, NORWALK, IICONN.
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IIWHIIA T'S WRONG I
Your eyes?
Why?
Do you know?
Do you want to know?
Pursue the sensible. intelligent
course—ascertain the cause. See if a
good glass—our kind—to slip on Or.
(salonally, wont 'rcllevc you. it may
Inow~—it may not later. Como to us to
day. The cost is trivial.tl1c saving,
greht.
HOMER IB. HOYT.
GRADUATE OPTICIAN.
Fine Wntgh Repairing.
Room 9, United nnk Bldg. So. Nor.
OMce hours 8 to I51} lb: 123513.330
Saturday evenings?
Special appointments9 made to suit
pat.ronn ,
The Homestead of the late
lohn Hines. on Quiniard ave-
nuey 2. Lots. Detailing and
Barn. ISaturdav. June l4th, at
. 3 p. m. Sale Positive. Enquire
Our Part Payment Plan
Remains Unaltered
~ .. K.
. FI’
'I‘hat’ s the true Kricgor dz Co.‘ s on ir it as well as the vital strength oi the
Krlcgcr credit otter. lf yoiIi ”harbor a ny fdlsc prejudiced against I-oIi'edlt
shopping test its iib'crdlIII wit—watch the women and men itho This: .to
Of our store, for their every need. Our part payment plan is an institution for
' JOHN J. WALSH. or “Wm“ . . , . r » .
A;.E AUSTIN. . . . .~ . w .
11579101112 ”Hungry. Shut Walsts
Percale, Linen and White Lawn. A
large variety to seléCt‘ from. .Prlces
from 50c to 82.98.]
. . -. . . . . . . . ~_. . -. . . . .. .. . ..v..-.~. . 7 Everything in this department is be-
* ing closed out at greatly reduced pric-
GIIOVCT, S the Place :. cs. Stylish Trl ed lists, the latest
" creations, and hi all our Outing
I‘;_ Hats, Shirt Waist lists, at greatly
reduced prices. I
Tailor-MadeSuds
it is needless to tel? you that we IaIl-
ways have the best- and largest 'as-
sortmcnt In the twin cities. Ladies
who visit our store are well aware of
Clothing Dept
is second to none in the city Our
Hero m. live 2 dollar Oxford .
investments, that IiriIllI‘ipay higIhI
leldendIS- I « Shoe Department you must not ovcr- that fact. IGreat rodnctlons in this
l—Patent “p. Turubd Solo. very - look. We have shoes from ii to $3.50. department. 1-,,
I ‘ v . .
attractive indeed. _
Oulr system of liberal credit will enable you to be well dressed at a i,
lie—A very nnoIquallty; has a .
small weekly expenditure. No extra c barge for credit.
heavier direct than above;
Heavy Wcltcd Soles and Pat-
ent Tip.
_ ill-#AITurned Solo. a... Top. . ‘
Southern Tie, Patent Tip. I
_-'- l:§‘-‘l'-:l .3. .:.,- n'l;-;-;u,a ;.~ naughty} - up - u‘. n,- - II. n‘,- n - n n u n. n n n
tile-Turned sole, Patent sip
Sutland; no lacing; , better:
1 call and see ‘E‘it‘ There is no}: ‘ 1‘
thing really like it.
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