111 the staple was-1n. colors. SIIOI n to 44. is. awake MI 41 WIOT WASHINGTON .11, Ms boom Hotel? isslir total 1111110113 W rad scum cinemywm be found on Instant . W- . smashes. . ..QhQ ,, n vcny aram ammmg“ . and Saturday. The storm which was central in the west- ern portion of the lake region yester- day morals, has moved rapidly east- wa d and a now passing “out the St. recs Valley. 'l‘his vicinity ison the them edge of it. it has pro- (laced rain and high winds in the lake reslo‘n and rain and fog along the coast. It is followed by an area of pleasant and colder weather which will reach this vicinity late this afternoon or night. Attorney Henry E. Ferris, of West street. is recovering from an attack of pleurisy. Chief of Police William Vollmer was the guest this week of John P. Brum~ mer,= in Darlen. -Shou|ders,10c. Joseloff‘a. Miss Anna Cornell, of Gerard Place, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Glad- ,win, In New York. Mrs Frank S Conley, of South Nor- walk, has been the guest bf Mrs 1'-heo dore F. Sherman, in Dorian. ——Lemons, 15.1: doz. Schaub‘s Market. Mrs, Calvin Snyder and son. of 129 Ely avenue, have returnedhoms from a four months' trip to Europe. -—Montauks vs. N. Y. H. 8., Monday night. . r R. L. Baker. who has, been suffering from an attack of pleurisy, at his home in Trinity place, is slightly improved. Perley Sturges has taken a position with an automobile company in Stam- ford, and left the Norwalk Iron Works. —Polo Soap, 10 for 25c. F.D.L. Co. Ellis E. Howard. of Washington street, was able to be out for a short ' time yesterday, having recovered from a two weeks' illness. ——Best Cuts Pork Lolns, 12%c lb. Hayes'. Howard L. Zeluff, rated 42, has de- feated David B. Decker, Jr.. rated 32. by a score of 42 to 15. in the Old Well Hook and Ladder Company's pool tour- nament. —Throngs at the new store's first Baiga‘ln Sale. our store will be crowd ed. We are gratified with the great success of the past. We anticipate. larger returns for the coming week. M. S. Smith S: Cd. William N. Allen. who has been em- ployed for several months in New Ho.- ven by Adams Express Company and the New York New Haven and Her-t ford Railroad Company. has given up his position. +Umbrellas and Canes. 0' Brian. A-specisl meeting of Grace Church parish will he held Monday night for the-purpose (if acting on the resigna- tion of Rev. J, McClure Bellows as rec- ,tor. The vestry wul meet after the parish meeting. ~Lenox Soup, 7 for 25c. F. D L. &. Co. TheWashington express bound from Washington to Boston, and due in South Norwslk at 1: 20. did not pass through here until several hours lat er, this morning, owing to the dense log in New York bay. ' The Board of Health of the City of Norwalk will meet this evening at the city council chamber in Wall street. The board will organize. elect onicers for the' ensuing year and transact any other business that may come up. -~Pork Chops, 12%c lb.; Sausage. 10¢ flu 9 ’ General Russell Frost has accepted an invitatimr to: himself and start to attend aimilitsry ball to be given by the First’Comp‘sny Coast Artillery,“ the armory atrNe'wLondon. Thurs- dayi‘ .hight, February 12th. The head- nuarterse of the ma will be at the Cracker House Trousers .-. r it '51. Made; To Order. 1711. 5Q 1...; , wound Toboggsns. O'Srlsa. Mrs. I. it. Mathewson, at West are nu. is spending a few days in films bury. sonbssbsenborntonr. and Mrs. Crosby. the Washington street dantlst. —-Korosene, 11c gal. Joselofl‘s, o to attend to his duties today, on account of illness. area: 89.9, 111 for 25¢. a. p 1. 4. Col Mrs. Harry W Mather, of Havlland street what to Hartford,‘ yesterday. to visit relatives, —-Capons at Schaub' a Market. F. C Jennings, of Georgetown, enter- tained a skating party from Norwaik. last Friday evening. -—Co. F vs Bridgeport. Mon. night. F. B Catlin has taken the proprietor- ship of the auction rooms conducted in Wall street, norwulk. 411311111111 Butter. 2712.11.13.11 a Go. M. S Mather is seriously ill at the home of his son In law. Franklin A. Smith Taylor avenue. -l-laiidsome Costumes, good music, Arion Ball, Monday night. Douglas Fowler Woman's Relief Corps will meet this evening. in G. A. R. Hall. South Main street. —-.-Choice Native Chickens, 18c lb. Hayes'. The Misses Frances and Mary Brad- ley entertained Rev. F. W. Norris at dinner at‘the Clifford Hotel. yesterday. +‘Tisn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil in the house. Never can tell what moment an accl dent is going to happen. Harry Pepper is at his home in Row- ayton, with a very bad cold. and may be obliged to remain indoors for a few days. --Now going on at the new store: A senulne Bargain Sale in Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery. Underwear, Tin, En- amel, Glass Ware, Crockery, Confec- tionery. etc. M. S. Smith 81 00.. Wash- ington St. , Edward Merriam. of West street has resumed his duties in the M. S. Smith Company’s store, after several weeks' illness. —Ozone Soap, Ii for 25c. F.D.L. in Co. Mrs. Thomas Merriwether and son Douglass, formerly of Norwalk. but now of Bridgeport. were visitors in town yesterday. -Ladies’ Umbrellas. O'Brien. , Svec‘s Orchestra has been engaged to furnish music at the annual mask ball of Uncas Tribe, 1. O. R. M., to be held Monday evening. February 23. --All persons having bills against the Hatters’ Fair will please send them at once to "Hatters' Fair Committee," 70 South Main St. South Norwalk. The members of the Friday Evening Whist Club will be entertained this evening. by Mr. and Mrs. Reed H. Flynn, at their home in Livingston street. -—-Fresh Hams, 1235c Shoulders, 10c. Hayfies A regular monthly meeting of the City of Norwalk council will be held Monday evening. it is not known that any business of. special importance will come up at this meeting. --Very fervvl-braadmof Cigars hold their own like the imperial Crown. it has been sold for 10 years and over. lb. : Fresh dard brands. Veterans. has secured Grand Army two months. as has been stated. Eurekah Lodge. No. 42, I. 0. 0. F., will hold a regular meeting. this even- ficers and team be present. as there will he a rehearsal after the meeting. «One more week for the great Sale, for half rice. The greatest cut in prices ye known. Everything new. We will save you money. M. S. Smith & _.,Co Washington St ' The first of the special series of pool and William I; Olsen will be played at the Norwalk Club tonight The win- nor of the series will receive a hand some ope. was in town on Sunday. Mrs. William Sadie . soul-gee attended rthe perform- ance of "The Creation," which was sung .2 at “ the ' Methodist » Episcopal Church, South Norwalk..ilst week by local talent -—Cannon correspondent Ridgefield , 'ifiiibii WHO KNOW have thGaxrestest sort of ooniidance in my ability as s. repairer of jowblry. I assure you that yoh will experience " the same feeling of confidence after . you have given me any of your one work}! do. ,’: ,1 Richard. Neath. is Shmit. clerk at Jossloil‘a. is. and is now cdnsidered one of the stan- :, McKinley Command, Spanish War ' Hall in Wall street for meetings once 7- in every two weeks, instead of every ing. and it is requested that all the of- : Bargains at every hand. Kitchen Wars '1 games between Frank A. Van Buren " B. Smith, Mrs. Della Sturges and Miss _ The» ant of the spring costumes have art-iv e are shown in a Main street wi ow You who look will agree that they' pretty Qf no it's early, but the fashio- liners "have orig been at work as those for s ring are now quite well defined The trend to elaborate trimming will’ be even more emphatic this spring. De~ slgaers‘ are vying with each other to see who can produce the handsomcst. nost eflaotlve rcsuitti Little capes and odd epaulets will give novelty to some of the costumes. Sleeves, in general,‘are large and puffed at the bottom. But there are many variations. Some of the iineat costumes have jackets with long skirts. Effective. Will you be pleased to see those now here? Second floor. MEN'S SHOES. News in particular, of shoes for par. .ILcular msn——bright- leather shoes that shine with style and dash. There's not one here told of that isn‘t worth. lodged by every shoemak- ing standard. one dollar more. Some men don't seem to find out that this is a first-rate store for men. We're trying to teach 'sm. Such extra money's-wortlis as this are good Ies sons. “Dress-up" patent leather button shoes. with dull top. new, snappy and easy last—$4. Luce patent leather shoes, with broad, comfortable toe, dashy and yet lestfui to the foot-84. Blocher cut shoes of patent leather with dull top, ninrow last but as easy as easy can lie—$4, Light patent kldskin shoes, lace. close edge sole; genteel is a word that fits them—24. Enameled leather shoes, insole of cork to keep out both cold and damp; splendid shoes for this time of the year—~34 Some rattling- good shoes of patent and of enameled leather at 83. Mr. Man-who-pays-more, we'd like to have you call Just once. . Shoe, store. SEWING‘MAOHINES. Sold cheap because there are no fancy proiits for agents and no ofilce expenses. We buy them direct and sell close, The Dcmorest is a known machine; has proven its value through years of use. Wouldn't pay the store to sell any other sort. . i-drawer, box top-418.60 Il~drawer. box top—$19.50 ddrawcr. drop head—$21 Each one is guaranteed for ten years. isn't that a liberal insurance? Third floor. THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO» Bridgeport. Conn. Miss Edith White. of South Norwalk. , l ' on: ARO‘LIOHTS. The HUMPHREY System self- , llghting,.ltigh canine power. toi- ‘ the lighting at stores and large ; areas. Gives a danger volume of light, better dim and stead- 10!’ than “fiestas arc. run. Retirement! Lighting Company :5 :*‘~"=1.., \ .. gases 33.2. t ‘1' s“ )7 Thermos Is Still i’rirne Rib Roast. . . . . 10cm 16c lb. .81: to lie Pot Roast 1:." v k. M. ...-no.1.- " Chaired Boo! Plate ......L.... boll). , Pork ito'ast thkéh. discount-as.- Trulreys and Canon 1355c Ilbw,-Ioasssoss sass- ‘iic io'ipcj " aehaols onus on Account a? the Pan mi said-mic sod‘l'sxt sum wm All are-strayed. moonwalk?“ Jan IO.-The spread of scarlet fever in Naugatuck and vi cinity is causing considerable excite- moat among the oltissns and worry to he health authorities. While examlni children in the Beebe street schoo. yesterday after- noon .Dr. Merrill discovered that nine- .' suffering year-old Leo Meagan was from scarlet fever in an advanced stage, and that a sister of the boy. in the same room. was also ill with the disease. There are six children in the Maegan family and all of them at- tend the public schools. A further examination revealed the fact that two of the children in the high school are in such a condition as M“ warrant iresult of this discovery the rest school will be closed to- . all the text books in the are the Meagan children at- '. will be destroyed and the building fumigated. The same pro- cedure will be followed at the high school. SEAMEN HELD FOR MURDER. Two Have Mada Confessions, Telling of Killin Capt. Shaw and Others. LIVER? 0L. Jan. 30. -—The four seamen of the British bark Veronica, (Captain Shaw. from Ship island. Miss. for Montevideo). brought here yesterday by the British steamer Brunswick. (Captain Brown from Ms- ranham, Brazil, via Funchai island of Madeira). were remanded at a police court in this city. today. on the charge of having murdered Captain Shaw. two of his officers and four seamen. of the Veronica. Two of the prisoners have made a statement implicating themselves and others. Another of the accused men. William Smith. an American. who shipped at a Mississio pi port, declares their statements to be untrue. CINDERELLA ON SKATES. in a worn satin hood and a shabby old cloak And a dress that hurl long been out- grown. Apart from the girls in their feathers and furs She quietly skated alone. They laughed at the quaint little figure she made. ' And passed her with scorn. 'Till she darted away like 11 swallow that cleaves The infiinite blue of the morn. glances of As swift as an arrow she gracefully sped O'er the smooth, shining floor of the lake. Leaving crosses and stars, and lines of her name 011 the glittering ice in hot wake The scant woolen skirt in its shortness revealed The trimmeat oi foiryllkc rest. And the for bordered hood was a flame for a face That was pink as a rose and as sweet. the The lads as they looked left the circle of girls To follow the failed blue hood, And the tallest came forward to walk with her home. ‘ Through the shadows and snow of the wood. . lie wedded the lass, and in sables and silks She rides in her carriage today. ilut she tenderly treasures a blue unalted hood. With a moth- eaten bmder of gray. ~Min111: irving in the New York Daily owe UNAPPRECIATIVE. 0h, maiden thou art passing fair! No charms with thine are worth com- paring: i love thee; yes. i vow, I swear! Said she: "l object to swearing." “ 0h, from my suit. love. do not shrink, i feel thy bright cy'es' fascination. intoxicating lovodrafts drink-— Said she: "I hate intoxication," if thou*'rejec"t my race shall end Benfiatb the turf, the earth embrac- tlg ' The last remains oi thy fond friend-— Saidi she: “I hate the turf and rac- n8»" . . ‘ ——Browning’s Magazine. ONE MORE QUESTION. “Ma, is there any difference between level and list?" His mother-.“No. dear." "Then why did pa get angry when Mr, Jones said he was a ll t- head. and then feel good when a heard that Mr. Smith said he was lev- el-hasded!"+05lumbia Jester. .1 “These shoes, doc .” said the cobbler after a brief examination. "ain't worth mending.” "Then. of course " said the doctor. turning away "1 11311“: twant sum closeouts n u “ ch.m nu n 1113311111 hams.” “wait, for?" "well. air. you charged me ‘5 the other day for telling me there wadn‘t anything ' '1“ the matter with mc."-—Chicsgo Tri-a bung.“ ~«..' ' of meat lodged in his windpipe and he ‘ son. Many Springs, Mo . ed Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pel- SOUTH NORWALK'S GREAT DRY GOOUS HOUSE. "3101"" in; 11115 $101113 131301115115 Saturday Morning, January 3l'st. - WHAT THIS SALE MEANS TO YOU. in the first place it means moneu saving. Such moneu stir i110 as is impossible at anu other time 01' Season of the , There’s a plain business reason for it. Soon after the else this sale we take our annual inventors. It is imperative glint j stock should be at itslowest ebb. it is alsohecessaru that stock reduction should be made in the shortest possible ii N on as there is nothing in the world that will reduce sleek cu .. - e1 than reduced prices. we have made these» reductiOnsWLi E4116? 1’ department has been carelullu done through. and such libeldiHD concessions made that 11011 cannot fail to be impressed with : importance of this event. The historu of previous sales oi this records. With uour oo-operaiion we shall accomplish our- object. l RANK OF COMMODORE FOR THAT OF CAPTAIN. CHICAGO. Jan. Sit-The ..lllinois Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States. at its annual meet- ing. has adopted resolutions requesting congerss to substitute the rank of com- modore for that of captain in the United States navy. The change is urged on the theory that inasmuch as the master of any small merchant ven. sel is called a captain, the naval oili— cars should new that distinction. ‘ SAVED A BOY'S LIFE. Mrs. Osptsin K. Hubbard. of Mil _ ford Deb. says: “Brazilian Balm my; ‘ ad my boys life. He began last! s the one we lost with oroup. Wags him a few doses. He quickly dropped to sleep and was all right in the mos H ." For sale by R. H. Plaisted. F. aster. and The Cilflord,»Pbar. nosey. CHOKED TO DEATH AT SUFFER. CHICAGO. Jan. 30. ~James Tulioch, a soap manufacturer choked to death Jast night while eating supper at a down town restaurant. A large piece Ladies' pat leather. Ladies' line kids. $l' 5 Ladies heavy soles. GOODYEAR WELTS. Men' s pat leather. Men’s vici kid. Men's wax calf. Women’ s heavv sole vici kid bals. at “‘49 Women'slightsoie Vici kid bills. at “.25. Ladies” tan and Luck shoes and oxiords, died before a doctor could dislodge, it. Mr. Tulloch was thirty-eight years old and was at the head of the firm of James Tulloch a Company'. Read the following from B. J. John- “I have us- if you marvel at what we offer there a a greater surprise in the the prices are marked low and within t he reach of all. A pickingi bios and Chairs. , $21.00 Dining Table let: foir billoulsnelss. feaegaligebliitg :40. 00 Sideboard ....... $36. 00 ..... , . an nsnte so an se,an . ' they ”ave me ”my and leatinz ,9, 13500 Sideboard .. 4.3100 51900 Dining ironic ... . liefiz’m Th: satire “Te“inegtllti: UV; $30.00 Sideboard ...... . . . 426.00 ' 818. 00 Dining Table. . . . .. 3;], £11,,“ “g,.°‘;°,,.:,f.,;::. 320.00 Sideboard . .. ....117.50 :13 00 Dining Table 1‘53“”; trial dose free: it. Ii- Plgiw $18.00 Sideboard . ..a15.00 $15.00 Dining Table . I ‘ ' ‘1 Oak Dinin Chalrs,Brace Arm Ca ,Soa y no 1.25. reduced SIGNOR PRINETTIA BETTER. 8 Re t, N ’ ‘ noun. Jan. so.—-a bulletin issued 35 M"- . ..., .- this morning with respect to Signor . Prinetti. the foreign minister. who A. J COLL NS & '00 rue awake? withdparalygis whilevbe- ‘1“; agrees luau ‘ence yKing lc- . tor Wadi fiesta-day save that he '2 TO iii NOfli'l Mill] St. 1'. is proceeding slowly ton ards recovery.
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