promises, ‘= in , to would a marked influence on leg? , lsiation. as it will have the speaker‘ship , .ol the house. and in all probability thumwiives closer then map to‘the center di 1mm sell by, the “Jailed States a one also marknfk this can placed in Marr’s barn- returns are to be relied re when the census was 660.000 people in each direo-' the (arm. llri‘ statute forbids the use of baking powder. A St. Louis tho courage of his conviction isiature had no right to it his business in that way, on union alum. The result not $100 and an appeal. The con appressing no opinion ' ' odgness o alum as an n baking powder decided isso‘uri statute is constittr to; in Australia made a d credit to her heart. ,‘bumi’pg issues before the as the question or herthage A. Woman yoter went to a cam and asked whether he was in mousing these bertha'gé rates he was she would take good her her husband nor her~ dyote for him. A llttiedis- . p of the matter revealed the fact ”woman was under the impres‘~‘ the question of berthage ,‘lsted $9,,th oil tax on babies. Fd‘sHious. lip...- bie street glove has an ex- email. look but she who buys t .llair wooders how soon one of ends is going to break. and one how she will ever mend veil is an absolute necessity e complexions,” and even is a bother to the woman to put on and take oil her pop t o lér' the soft tex- it is to preserve omen put herself in the Where 115 to stop in the Block nth her shoe kes do oger to tie them i not untle on the street. 5,, nan .be mailed as easily as lemon how knot is tied. it 1:011 sight to séc a woman lay or bundles on some door step. e bedraggled shoe strings out mud n d water. and soil her whitish so has not the time to with takingt up putting on. tying: as one on the. rough 1% ‘11! second time. halore it is drawn up taut. Mia all «i gnthuolastic comma is tempted to go on try rl .e «Now don’t on such :rlde tmyour. face unpro You may enjoy the friction y the aria air boating direct. t the ski .but this combined . Wont some kind oi a or othink more than a ohiilo ,3, hows how much dirt can he ’ M in a ride oi a couple or miss; your ride of twenty. cv- itis p tenth an. o . avhc i. i if» 9“? lthu-i thi‘io’ C. aiiddon is. cucumber div-:- misalnn broker. ‘ year more has left for llama with him about itlt said. to nations lasnd surroundin \MSu‘"dlil°d for Ottawa Canada my coarse stitching on the j on will in time ruin 961% a recenviprocession through i repeated i ng ‘ ' d ‘ the chairmanships oi the Judiciary committees in both the senate and house which carry with them the le deri‘ihlo '0! those bodies ‘ trends to say. there is a greht rib or lawyers in both sides. The senate only bas one. senator James F Walsh of. Grewwleh,‘ in this county. and he will be the man to head the legal committee. Then there are very few laWyei-s re turned to the house About the only one or prominence next to Michael Keneaiy, who will be smoker. is Judge Elmore 8. Banks. of Fairileld. who was a member of the last house and: chairman of the committee on insur- ance Ordinarily. when the speaker is chosen from one county the house chairman of the judiciary committee is taken from some other county But this year it looks as though the prizes would both come from the same secs tion of the state. . Two years ago the situation was un- usual, when the speaker and the senate chairman came from the same county. but it now looks as though this year would break the record and give not only the speakershlp and senate chair- man but also the house chairman. Politicians down this way continue to take about the little contests which are on for various places before the general assembly, together with the possibility. or the greatest contest of all—a balls. for the United States sen atorship. There appear to be three fights on. The first is over the assistant clerk ship. Curiously enough all three can didates hail from this county. Arthur B. Underwood and John A. Spnilord are iron'i Bridgeport. while the third is Clitus‘H. King. who labors in Bridge port and rests in Fairfleld. Much surprise has been expressed because no candidatesihave appeared in other parts of the slate Generally ihgie are a half a dozen who want the The friends of all three candidates are making claims Those who speak for Spalford say that he wlildevelop strong support from the eastern soo- tlon of the state. where he resided up to a few years ago. Those who lavor King say that he has the backing of some powerful influence down this way.‘ Underwood‘ssuppoi-t is said to come from all over the state. Those on the inside seem to think the light Evin be between Underwood and Spat 0rd 3‘ ' “~ Curiously eiiiough'a the lenders seem to have kept Slicir hands off this light. at least open yr The candidates all any there is no telling where the load- ers stand. The caucus will be held at Hartford one link 1mm tonight. The battle i' ‘the county commie sionorships goes merrily on Commie sioners Lee and Pcix are making a hot hum of it for renomiiinllon and their friends claim marked gains for them luring the past Week. On the other hand Selectman Peace and formoi Mayor Pack of Dnnbury. who claim to have the support of the Fessendcn wing of the party. are making things him: and their Mile say they how he; Votes now. contest will come 0 a head some time dining the last of “ L‘lunuury. nn‘dTliings will be warm he- fore it is decided us- many important influences are moving for one side oi the other. ' ‘1 ‘l m The wind fall is on the just and tho , as a “ ‘ :siriaa‘dd Band will lay tor m it This ti“ ., ldancilll. and. El. American dent he twentyvilve he s rehestra o ‘thirtydlve. . . MASTODO The best local ft walks. assisted by well- known artists :Etrom Bridgeport New York and other. ppluces. will appear at Hoyt's Theatre tomorrow (New Yearis) afternoon and The singing and acting at the many denture of the entertainments. but there will be a number oi! high- class novelty acts which will prove a source cf pleasure to all. Matt Weller. the Well known Bridgeport 'entertainer. will present his new act, and this fea- ture alone will be worth going to see , NEXT FRIDAY'S ATTRAO'l‘iON. Edgar Selden. whose new comedy, “Peck and His Mother-ln- Law." will be seen in this city next Friday. needed a new property man for his company the other day and engaged a stage- -hnnd at a Pennsylvania theatre for the place. The man was arrayed in dingy working clothes when hired and in these Selden always met him at the theatre. After a Week something went wrong and 8er den. arraigning the grimy employee, dismissed him on the spot. But a new property man had to be hired. Sel den looked about the theatre and be fore long discovered a well- dressed chap lounging at the stage door. "Are you a stage hand’" cried the author-manager. “and can you handle «props? n "i can " replied the lounger "and I want: a job. “ “(lo in and get to work " sold Sci den. “i like your looks and lil pay you three dollars a week more than the man I just tired. " An houi later Seidcn returned to see how the new man progressed He stumbled upon the bounced one. dingy (supplies and all toying with the prop- "‘l (“S “i thought i discharged you ll few hours ago!" cried the manager. you engaged me again when i had my street clothes on at a three dollni raise." Sclden says it must be the clothes that make the man FENBFRG STOCK COMPANY The Feuberg Stock Company which will open a week’s eilgagomcnt nt iloyt‘ a Theatre, next Monday evening. laundry. 5th. carries with them the world's renowned ludy cornct soloist. Miss Marie McNeil. Miss McNeil is ., undoubtedly the dormant lady coriict soloist now upon the Amcrlcsn stone and Mgr. F‘cnbcrg has bpiiicd no ox- ponsc in securing licr vnluublc servic- os. The constant applause she 10 icives from the uppicclstiie nudi- cncc. is sufficient proof of her great ibility. The cornci lilyed by this little artist is solid go d and was pro- sentod to her. Her manner displayed is most pleasing and she renders the most difficult selections with perfect case. every performance of the Fcnherg Company in this city. .. Other special- ties are the famous Mallory Bros. and Miss Manic Brooks. who were a fos- turo of the Williams and Walker Co. lost season. Mr. l‘euberg has the strongest repertoire companies ex- tant and includes the Dresden doll soubrette. Miss‘Emma Bunting. and home, lute of ihe lion Ton Stock Com- pany. ladies 16c lickcis Monday night only limited to 250, Mntlnecs daily commencing Tuesday. Scots unjust; it direction a gospel tent- anil a circus lent in~litchison. . Einimlug to the pogo pio w ”3' now on sale. CALL 6&2. out in The Nor» clever comedllans Will, of course, he a "So you did “ returned “props, " "but She will appear at each and‘ levening, with the Mastodon Minstrels. . l i i l the fnovrite comedian. Charles 110)." patrons. THE NDNWALK savmos socisrv. .’ NORWALK. one. 11711. 1902. , no interest at the rate oi! Three and One-half per cent. per nnnnin tor the current six months.. will be credited Depositors January 1st 1903. and pain to them on and alter danuary 10th. For order of Board of Directors. . d2712t GEO; ill. MILLER, Treas. IF YOU ARE A POOR RISK do not try our Company. If you are in good health we will give you the low est rates and best security CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE lNSURANCE COMPANY, FREDERICK H. FIELD General Agent. United Bank Buiéding, South Norwalk onn. RECENT ARRIVALS OF VESSELS. BOSTON Doc. 3irArrived: Steam ers Assyrian from Hamburg; Armen- ian from Liverpooll slaw YORK. Dec. til—Arrived: Li gurln from Genoa BOSTON. Dec. 31 .~—Arrived: Os- borne from Newport Bing. - Board of Relief. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Relief of the Town of Nor. walk will meet at their office, Opera House block: Monday. January 5, 1903. from 2 to 4 p. in. Wednesday evening, January 7th, 1 to 9. Saturday, 10th ‘2 to' 4 a. m. Monday, 12th 2 tp 4 p. in. Wednesday, will. its 4 p. m. . Saturday, 17th. 7 to 9. evening. Monday, 19th, .2 to p. m. The meetings and! "‘1 ithcfpurposc of hearing and determining any and all appeals made to them from the doings of the assessors on the list of 1902. They will also meet with the assess i.,)rs as a joint board Monday..Jnnuary 19th, at l p. m for the purpose of ubuting the polls ol alpk and disabled ”persons , JAMES SUTliidululNl). cannons 33, new. ,, JOHN W. GREENWOOD xBonrd of Ruilcf. 1902. d23 to 118 Nurwuik, Court, Doc 33 . . L ’ ‘ ‘ , ‘3 Good Things To Eat. ~ LT'HWWSQ’ 190g is Highly Wing and will so down in histoly with a wonderful record. a can dud good things to net health' is sake. You cannot afford to saciihoe your existence by eating poor goods. it still ilnds llti pity This should demand your attention to: your l .. . , . ‘ A Happy New Year :3Mny it come to you in itilli’incasure and may it be one of the best years that has yet downed upon this unupifl. elegant Ton. Those goods we buy 1‘); lies Butter, Fresh Country liege. «fa noyi 0anncd Fruiiasidm ice, and a million hood (Slim to ll WAOHiNOTON ITIKI‘: At the commencing of this Now Your send us your order for Franco An‘ioricun Soups. our delicious Cellos. the ion. and they cannot be matched lor quality or price in town. Sweet eat that you want. u the way to run your table. . all la a lot you. A it til 1) easy does a Bros 0. E SEYMOUR Leading Grocer. e know what we are oilerlng when we place hetero this public titty varieties ides-«the best goods packed Frincy Crackers. Head Rice. Pop Corn. Jams. IOU ‘ NOIWALK. begin tbili work by placing aye in our Peck and his Mother- '- and ‘ i . ' cl 1' ‘ ‘ toss hold Dreamer-m sum it was «5:: w“ on that interest at the rats of . " Four Per Cent pa" Annuni be credited to deposits in the Cavities Department tor the six months ending ‘ December 31, 190 2. CHAS. E. HOYT. Sec y. and Trans. SPECIAL SALE of jewelry, watches. clocks. etc., new and second hand. As to prices, they will surprise you. All goods warrant- Loan Office of TARLOV Bros. Washinnton Street Rridire ““s'srsnmmussrs‘?“ EBET “s.“ "‘i‘fifiX’FfiffiT WE HAD TO COME BACK. FRIDAY JANUARY 2. The Big Musical Hit of the Season, J , prised as. the people realise. and support ‘1 to glbe them Merchandise rlqbt' in quality and riqbl in price. I " ‘ ‘ ’ , Our aim' ts to gibe you ail/lat cities twice the sure: _ of the Nor’lbalbs Combined give—and as ”for lawn of prices, we do not except Centre in tbe Country. THE YEAR We hope to make strides. of tbe public. as the year past. Everything possible ~ will be done to gain your good will and confidence. Our advertising will be well worth reading. _, never exaggerate or malt: advertised as so. that is right i the greatest Dry . TO COME. . Q"! 1 2 1:”? ~ as great into tbg, favor misstatements. What's _. nLaw. Direct from Grand Opera House, so: ton, with the original vast company of ,. 42—FAMOUS PEOPLE-42. Ned Munroe. John Mack. Nollie Law- rence, Vinnie Henshsw, Georgie Fran. sioll, 3 Sisters Fault, Tom Tampa». Cora Merrill, Sol Warfleid, Al Friend, and 30 others. A WHIRLWIND OF FUN AND LAUGHTER. PRICES: 25, 36 and 60 cents. HOYT’S T’EEATRE. One Week. starting MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 5th. Matinee Dally Starling Tuesday. Goo M. Fonberg presents. THE FENBENG STOCK COMPANY, heaturing Charles Leyhurne and Miss Emma Bunting. Monday evening Great Comedy Drama PRINCESS 0F fiATCHh‘S Positively the mail; expensive Vaude- ville Features ever with a pepului price attraction headed by Miss Mari. McNeil. the worid‘ ‘ flatten Lady Cor- net .Sollst.s Mallory i, and Miss Me- zle llrooks Singers Dancers and in- -- strumonmlisls. A limit of 250,ladlee‘ 16c tickets for Monday night only. Sale now open. Night prices. 10. 20. and Site. Matinee, to and 200. REPERTOIRE. Monday—Princess of Patches. Tuesday—«Jesse James. Wednesday—~Caiifornia Wait. ThursdsyHWile for Wile. Friday—Money Mad. Ssiurdsyw’l‘racey. the Bandit. Madness to be announced . Sale 0! seats opens at Hows Thea ire, South Norwalk. and Wood's dr‘ufi store, Norwalk 6 do all attractions New Year's Ody a ‘ Nip MastodOn Minstrels BO—PEOPLE-«ilo tic—END MEN—~43 BEAUTIFUL FIRST PART. Gorgeous costumes. touching bal lads. powerful chorus. funny and songs and bright wittlclsms. CONOIRT HAND AND ORCHESTRA. . GRAND IO ' consistlua oi the sver'popuiar MAT WELLER. , in his brand~new not, THE CONGO CONJURERB. Presenting for the first time outside of 5 their native Jungian, their weird na- donal lollfl, dances and indentations. MoMAllON AND MULVIHILL, in their new sketch entitled. Till! MissiNd MANAGER. whips grand duals by snags company : score oil other in it new on; up-to-ddtoaotl‘.w ,' 7 ' GRAND Wit T P RAD t issvln e rs: .n... r mans. Christmas and Pretty Presents go together. line of Skates. Carving Sets, I’Ockci Knives. Scissors and Razors, will meet your demands. ity, Norwaik H’d'w‘e Co. 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