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HOmeCookina—
Our Dinners and
Suppers.
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5| Washington Street.
Company F wiil drill tonight, at the
armory.
Attorney John ll. Light is in Hart-
rord today.
Samuel J_ Miller, of Cannon, has left
for a week a trip to Chicago.
Fewer Gallons: Wears Longer.
A dance will be held this evening in
Red Men’s Hall. Norwaik.
Jesse Seaman substituted today for
Letter Carrier William 0. Merritt.
Mrs. C. H. Stevens. of 34 Fairfleld
avenue. who has been ill for six weeks.
is recovering slowly.
Mrs. lra Cole. of Elmcrest. will en-
tertain the Pine Ledge Whist Club
Monday afternoon next.
A business session was held last eve-
ning in Mystic Chain Hall by l’a‘oa;
tine Castle, A. 0. K. of M. C.
()ld Well Hook and Ladder Cum-
pany's house is draped in mourning
for the late Captain Charles R. Day.
A meeting of Douglas Fowler Post.
ii. A, It, was held last evening, at the
barracks in South. Main street,
—~iiox Makers' Dance, Mystic Chain
Hall. Tuesday evc.. Feb. 17. Tickets 2.3a
William F‘. DeKlyn, the Norwaik
baker and confectioner, left this morn-
ing on a business trip to Philadelphia.
The Hoxmakers' Union hoids its reg-
ular meeting at 7:30 sharp tonight on
account. of the dance which is to fol-
low. 5 .
it is probable that the lloard of
Health of the City of Norwalk will
come together for organization 011 Fri-
day night.
On account of the storm, the young
ladies who attend the State Normal
School in New Haven did not go to the,
Elm City as usual, today.
The Rev. T. lie-Witt 'l‘almutlge Van
iloren will give a lecture in his mcia—
physical course at the Norwalk Bap-
tist Church, this evening at 8 o'clock.
'I‘lio Willing Workers" Circle of the
Norwuik Methodist Episcopal Church
will meet Wednesday. February 18th.
at. Mrs. Sterling‘s in lsaac street at 3
p. in.
Mrs. Hatfield, of Ilclden Hill. Wilton.
has been adjudged insane by the Not-
walk Probate Court and yesterday on“
taken to the state insane retreat at
Middletown.
The funeral of Katharine M. Bynes.
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. .I.
liyrnes. of Harbor avenue. was held
this afternoon and interment was in
St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The trial of the case of the Essex
County insurance Company against
Frederick Woithauscn was on in the
court of common p'cas in Bridgeport
today. Judge Taylor represents the
defendant and John J. Walsh the
plaintiff.
Fewer Gallonsi”; ,Wears Imogen.
The plans for Bridgeport‘s new rall~
road. station-He now in the'courdc of
preparation in the New Haven office of
the New York. New Haven and Hart-
ford Raiiroad Company under the joint;
supervision of Chief Engineer Ingerv
soil, of New Haven. and Warren it.
Briggs, of Bridgeport. It, has been
decided by the company to build a
structure about 200 feet long. 100 feet
wide at one end and fifty feet at the
other end. The building may extend
easterly and westerly. The site will
be a short distance northeast of the
present structure. The plans will be
ready for figuring some time in April.
The Connecticut Interscholastic
Baseball Association held a meeting
Saturday a‘fternoon‘ln the Hotel Garde.
New Haven. and discussed its plans for
the coming season. As the Hittitouse
and Boardman nines have consolidated
for the future an .. will put only one
team in the field stead of two. there
was a vacancy ln'dhe circuit. At Sat-
urday‘s meeting Meriden applied for
admission and was admitted. The cir-
cuit was decided ,upon as follows for
the season: Western division.‘New
Haven High school, Hopkins grammer
school. Madden Syigh school and
Bridgeport High school: eastern divi-
sion, Norwich Freolheadomy. Bulkeley
High school. New London; Morgan
chool of Clinton hid Middletown High
school. .
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. Something Dom g
at ouri atom" all lifetime. Our Cig‘rs
are always In flood" andltlogfnpt too
dry, but fungi-{to smoke and get
, the best results cognac. Our Plug To-
,“mumimacmn won’t break
m m to hit-Iii. We carry all of
1 the'popular omega Mun nod Do
A regular meeting of Colfax lilac-mpi
meat, l. 0. O. l-‘., was held last even-
ing in the lodge rooms.
A regular business meeting of the
Barbera’ Union will be held this even-
ing. at Central Labor Lyceum.
An anniversary requiem service for
the late Mrs. Ellen Ryan will be held
at St. Mary's Church Friday morning.
A regular meeting of St. Joseph's
T. A. ll. Society was held last evening
In the society rooms in South Main
street.
Look‘ln the window of l. Davis &
Son and see the children's reefers they
are adoring for $1.50. The former
values varied from 32.50 to 86.
Saturday. February 21st, only, the
Boston Store will place on sale at a
deeply cut price, their entire stock of
women‘s jackets, coats and suits.
Dry uscallops are cheaper, says Can-
tain Ducrosa, in his advertisement to-
day. He also mentions the several
kinds of fish you may expect to find in
his market,
Mrs. George B. Buxton, of Norwatk,
left this morning for New York to
meet her husband. ex-Mayor Huxton.
who is expected to arrive today from
a month's trip to Cuba.
A Washington supper will be given
by the Ladies' Aid Society of too Con-
gregational Church In the town of Can-
non tomorrow. The opening of a num-
ber of small savings hatiks wilt be a
feature of the occasion. A supper and
an entertainment will follow.
The lieuvyllce and snow on the wires
caused some of the circuits of the fire
alarm system to become temporarily
incapacitated. last night. They were
all fixed in a hurry. however. and are
working today as if there had never
been such a thing as a sleet storm in
South Norwalk.
Fewer Gallons: Wears Longer.
Regular meeting of I'ncas Tribe, No.
26. Red Men. this evening. Work in
the Warrior's degree on several candi-
dates. it is important that all mem—
bers possible should attend. as this is
the last meeting before the annual
mask ball. which will be given in Music
Hall. next Monday night. and the cont-
inittee would like that every little dc-
iail should be attended to tonight. anti
every member know just what is ex-
pected of him.
FRANCE NOT YET ADVISED.
But Will Abide by the Same Methods
as Others in Venezuelan Adjustment.
PARIS. Feb. 17,—The. foreign office
here has not been advised concerning
the Franco'Venczuelan protocol, which
it is said Minister Hchn ts negotiat-
ing at Washington. bttt the officials say
that. France is ready to abide by the
same methods of adjustment as no
corded in the protocol between the
United States and Venezuela. They
censitler it is not necessary for the
French protocol to provitle for an ar-
bitration tribunal as France and
Venezuela already have a tribunal at
Caracas. They desire that the proto.
col be confined citieilyb to the method
of administering the Venezuelan pat,»
meets and to safeguards for equal
treatment with the other powers.
BRUSSELS. Feb. I7].""N[. Van tier
Hcydc. the Belgian charge d‘aifuirs iii
Caracas. who is now here will now
proceed immediately to Washington
for the. purpose of participating in the
settlement of the Belgian claim
against Venezuela.
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SCHOONER REBECCA STRANDED}
Crew of Six Men Rescued After a
Struggle at Chesapeake Bay.
PHILAI'IELI’HIA. I’a.. February l7v—
‘The Hog island. Va.. life saving station
reports that ..ic Schooner Rebecca.
from New York for Norfolk stranded
on South shoals at the entrance to
Chesapeake llay. at 4 o‘clock this
morning, during a blinding snowstorm
The crew of six men were rescued by
the life savers. and Were landed after
a hard struggle against a heavy surf.
The schooner will probably be a total
loss.
MME.. HUMBERT HAS HEART
TROUBLE.
PARIS. Feb. '17.——Mmc. Therese
Humbert has complained of suffering
from an affection of the. hea‘t caused
by confinement In her cell and the pre-
siding judge of the court before which
thg c .1510 he tried/has; ordered:
I‘d‘med i ,xamination of the prisoner
and postponed the proceedings which
were set for today. ‘
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REPUBLICAN SENATORS' CAUCUS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—The Ite-
publican senators will hold a caucus at
I p'. m. today and their committee will
then recommend that the canal treaty
be taken up and the statehood bill dis-
placed. “
Biscuits.
To make room for the largest line of
Baseball Goods ever seed in this city.
I have cut the following goods down
for this week:
PING'PONG.
55 sets. $2.26: 32 sets. 95c; 81 sets.
40c; 75c sets, 30c. '
BOXING GLOVES.
8’! sets. “.50: 35 sets, $2.75; 84 sets,
$2.40; 83 sets. 81.66.
tioiinu’s News Stand,
10 NDRTH mam eraser.
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await. and am [Grades
spedalfyrecommddforthosc
regaining watchesfor accurate
time.
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OUR GREAT GUARANTY: SATISFACTION 0R ”Oi/EV BACK.
TROUSERS .
i AT VERY tutu: Patties.
Last week's announcement of the moat remarkable Trousers bar-
gains ever before heard of in '.. c Norwaiks brought ready response
from many men. Most of these men had already tasted of lied Tag
H Sale. bargains and were ready for more.
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if you've been to our great sale. you know the, variety and extent
of the bargain offerings. and will appreciate these extraordinary odor-
ings in Trousers. If you've neglected to attend the sale, perhaps the
Trousers at very little prices will tempt you to come.
All sizes at each price;
See them:
all lines included in the sale; all good
Trousers. .w I
$2.00 AND $2.60 TROUSERS, CUT TO $1.48.
$3.00 AND 83.50 TROUSERS, CUT TC $1.98.
$4.00 AND $5.00 TROUSERS, CUT TO $2.98.
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Special for a few days only—Your .choice of patterns of $5 Trouser-
ings InfllIt‘ to your measure for ”AB—merely to introduce you to the
character of our custom work.
Cams tack Bros.
SOUTH NORWALK.
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and see that all grain is carefully screened. and
that you have prompt service.
Does quality of goods and service“; count
with you?
Let me be your grain man.
BUY OATS THAT'S CLEAN.- v
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YOUR GRAIN MAN.
Irespectfully ask for some of your grain
trade. Ihavea complete stock'oi fresh, clean
grain. and you'll receive here honest service al-
NEW EDITION a 4
Revised General Statues of Connecticut
N0 W READY. '
William P. Beers,
ways.
I give my personal attention to the business
Bookseller Stationor. Engraver.
49 WALL STREET, NonwALK,couN.
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“PUSH! PUSH !.' PUSH!!! "
It‘s push! push! pttahl~a little beyond what natitrc intended
stand, that ruins so many eyes. Work never, kills.
abuse, that impairs
its to
It's overwork, neglect.
any organ of the human system.
HOMER B. HOVT.
, REFRACTING OPTICIAN.
Room 9 United Bank 8 llding,
omce hours 8 to 1 :45: 12:45 to 6:30. Saturday
_. Spools} {Appointments at convenience of patrons.
P TOORAPHS, PHOTOGRAPH 3.
. s In all the Latest Styles. I
' ' ' IACKWN'S PLATINUM PHOTOGRAPHS.
are the finest. mas! permanent of all Photographs.
' 1». connect3 PORTRAITURE oua AIM.
J‘CKSON’S STUDIO
53 Wall Street, Norwalk.
South Norwaik, Conn.
evenings, 7-0. ‘ t
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Opposite ”PM!
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. Libraru Books.
The Books In our‘Scboollebmry
new number nearly fifteen hundred.
. mm... to the friends of our School
I . Children-.1 who saved the Health
Brand Labels. Did it‘pay!‘
Twitchall. of Hart-Iwhat's going to happen?- knows the
ford. Conn, tells a' story of a'Qi-taln i whole thing.‘ ‘0h.’ said the corporal,
corporal in his regiment. a gay~lieart- ‘you mean old Scott?’ " - ‘ ‘
ed fellow and a good ,aoldler. of whom -—-—~—-
he was very fond. ’On, occasion of his
recovery from a dangerous sickness
the chaplain felt it his duty to have a
A characteristic story is told of Abe
Gruber. the well-known New York
lawyer. When he was. a boy looking
‘ (‘l‘
’ dist hook committee has decided that
, did know “Dotti”!
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serious pastoral. talk' Wh the corporal
while he was convaleaelng. and watch-
ed his opportunity for, it. “As I eat
one day," said Mr. Twitcheii. "on the
side of his bed In the hospital tent
chatting. with him. he asked me what
the campaign. nearbyrand by spring
opened. was going to be. I told him
that I. didn't know. ‘,Well.' said he.
‘I suppose that Geperal McClellan
knows all about' it}
‘Genegat McClellan has his plans, of
course, but. he doesn't know; things
may, not come but as he expects. ‘Butv'
said the corporal. ‘Preaidpnt Lincoln
knows. doesn't he? “'No.‘ I said. 'hc
doesn’t know either“ He has his Ideas.
but he can‘t see ahead any more than
General McClellan can.‘ “Dear me.’
said the serpent. ‘It mid be a great
comfort If there was nobody that
I answered;
MIM'
for something to do he saw a sign ‘
"Boy Wanted" hanging outolde a store
in New York. He. picked up the sign;
and entered the store. The proprie-
tor met him. "What did you bring
that sign in here for!" asked the store-
keeper. , ,
“You wan't‘eed it any mare." said
Gruber, cheerfully. ' "I’m going to
take the job."—-Waslllngton Stu.
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\Senator Pint of ,Cpnnecticut, hap-
pened into a house . mmittea .
and found Congreunl Metonlf. of
California reading. “A novel? oner-
led the Yankee gravely. “You." ram
Metcalf, do you like detective a on
~the one with villain!!! in!” 9
Californian showed him means at: 'i
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of thobool'hc had
was a Help: “Did
" all mm.
are... .c
“1’ bonds. Dr. Amos. m is much broken
ii health. was still under surveillance
=la Sheriff Dream's W9- will be
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Frank B. VIIIISIIII
PL UMBINO.
STEAM.
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AND 0“
FITTING.
77ft. Sheet Iron, Copper
and Zinc.
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50 South Main Strut.
South Norwalk, Conn.
Telephone, 137-8.
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SHERIFF DUNHAM SUED-
Troubie Caused by Chinamln Scorch-
Ing Pair of Pajamas.
Sing Ling. a Waterbury laundryman.
Sheriff Dunham and former Judge
Houlihan. of Waterbury. are In great
trouble over the judge's valuable com-
bination bath robe anti paJamas.
The judge trusted the pajamas in
the cure of the Chinnman to be wash
ed. The inundrymnn scorched the pa.
jamaa anti the judge sued the China-
man in a civil action, and in default of
bail Sing Ling had to close, up his shop
and reside in the county jail for a
while.
lleputy Sheriff I’rior. friendly to
Sing Ling, let the Chinamau otft on a
jail limit so-calicd. Of course he was
not to go near Vt'aterbury until his
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Why Should “You: Be i‘lln 7 3
Exception. I
Others save money on their Boya' Apparel. You should do “the
same. We want to treat all alike. Come In today ID as hot to bo Idlnp.
pointed. , .
Little Boys' Suits and Overcoats, ages 3 to 14,82 and 02.60 grades.
cut to 31.49. :3 and 3!.50 nadel. cut to 81.89.
Youtha' Suits and Overcoats, ages 14 to 20 years, 85 to 86.50 grades. '
cut to 83.98. 38.60 to $12 grades, cut to $6.49. ‘ '
All of our 81 and 81.60 Shirts, to close It 89c.
Men's and Boys' 39c Underwear. at 19°. '
-¢.’
We continue Clearance Sale of Men’s High Grade Suits and 'Ovore'
costs at same low prices mentioned last week.
81.50 and 82 Buffalo Gloves, at 980.
Early Spring styles of Crofut d: Knapp Hats. 82 to 88.
Selleck & prices
923 Washington Street. So. NoiWaili.
time was up.
Judge Houlihan asserts that he saw
Sing Ling on the streets of Watcbury
and thought that was sufficient to
tnakc the high sheriff liable. Attor.
uey John O'Neil. of Waterbury, im-
mediately brought suit against Sheriff
Dnnham for $50 damages. which will
cover the cost of the. scorched paja-
mas.
HE CLUNG 0N FOR LIFE.
Italian Thrown Onto Cow Catcher of
Engine.
At the railroad station. Wallingford
Friday night, an ltalian with an un.
pronounceable name. attempted to
board the 10:40 south bound train but
the gate was locked on the platform.
and as the train moved out of the do
not and approached the Quinniplac
street crossing he tried to get around
on the step of the next car. The im-
petus of the train threw him off and he
landed squarely on the cow catcher of
the engine drawing Conductor Os-
born‘s freight train which was going
into the station. Here he hung‘ like
grim death until he was picked off b)
the engineer. His face was bruised
and he was badly shaken up. but was
able to hobblc away.
SHOT lNTO THE CAR.
Passenger on Train From Middletown
» Hu Nat-raw Escape.
MIDDLETOWN. Conn. Feb. I'I—Tiie
passenger train which leaves here at
ii:3~I a. m., waa fired at by someone be-
tween the station and the covered
bridge, on its way to New Haven this
morning.
The shot crashed through the win-
(low of the smoker and lodged in the
side of the car. The officials telegraph-
ed baek to the police but the person
who ilred the shot could not be located.
No one was sitting in the seat oppo-
site the window, but across on the 0th
side was a passenger who came
within an inch or so of the buiiet's
range. "
METHODIST QUADRENNIAL CON-
, FERENCE.
NEW YORK. Feb. 17.—~The Metho-
the next meeting place for the next
quadrennial conference of this body
shall be held at Los' Angelea. In May.
1904. Methodists in all countries.
numbering. over 3.000,000. will be. rep-
resented ln the conference by 750 del-
egates. A member of the committee
said that until just before a decision
was reached all believed that the con-
ference would meet in the East, but a
bonus of $10,000 was offered by the
California city and that decided the
committee. The. total cost of holding
the conference, it is said, will be near“
Iy $100,000. a
CONNECTICUT PENSIONS JUST
Store New Notes. ‘
,NEw LENTEN 60008. To hurry off 300 bushel: nice Lop.
_ Threads of Codfllh, boxes, 9:: hex, or Island Potatoes, we'reduee the price
3 for 250- for a time to 90¢ busheI.-‘ln 5 bushel
Bloater Herring. 2 1'" 5°: _ » Iota. No frozen potatoes here.
Real Fresh Eggs are getting cheaper ‘ ' , . .
SPURR'S REVEREVCOFFEE.
all the time. . .
Improvement in Slicing Dried Beef. Have taken the operand“ this Cof- ‘
fee. The proprietor of It claims it to
New and sharper knives just introduc-
ed will make it possible for us to do
the work of beef cutting to perfection.
Any quantity from so up. Sample it.
be the best in the U. 8. We shall put'lt
cut and let the .puhllcdecidc about It.
Revere Java Coffee, 32c lb. Try It.
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LEHIGH EGG. STOVE. NUT.
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ROGERS BROTHERS ' SIL VER PL! TED ‘
Lorenzo Dibble. "
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I Only Eye Strain. I
Only eye strain indeed. but it is responsible for more Headaches.
Nervousness and general Discomfort than you give It credit for. If
your eyes give you the slightest trouble. Is it not the best policy to
Ilnd'out the cause? Our examination is very thoroughand costs you.
nothing. If glasses are needed. Proper Glasses, Properly Adjusted, II
our guarantee. _. euro 5.
o. B. JACKSON”.
.IlDUATI OPTIOIAI
u WALL eraser, NORWALK. court. I
Coal at Raymond BIOS-iii
BLOCK COAL FOR OPEN GRATES.K '
Bituminous for steam producing. , ' r
Careful drivers; Clean Coal. '
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wane -,
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Anything whatever in the celebrated line is here.
H. S.‘ Rood,
16‘ Southdlain Street. South Narnia“. cm
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GRANTED.
To Mrs. Hattie Council. of New Brit-
ain, widow of John P. Connell. second
lieutenant Company H, Sixth Connec-
tlcut Volunteers, at the rate of )16 per
month: to Margaret A. Munson. of
Hamden. widow of John A. Manson
Company D, Twenty-seventh Connecti-
cut Volunteers. 312 per month; to
Phineas L. Squire. Company 8. Sixth
Connecticut Volunteers. 824 per month,
and to Wilson French. of Bridgeport.
captain Company C. Seventeenth Con-
necticut Volunteers. $20 per month:
Lucinda Folliott. Brookfleld Center, 31:
per month, _- ‘
SHERIFF AFTER EX-MAYOR AMEC.
.NASHUA. N. 11.. Feb. 17—8herlff J.
W. Dreger, of Minneapolis. with papers
for the return of Dr. A. A. A a, the
fugitive (ax-mayor for that c , who
was located .la Hancock. this county.
arrived in the state yesterday and im-
mediately set about making arrange-
menwtio have the doctor taken to
Minnesota to stand trial on charges of
bribery and of defaulting on his bail
at the home of humanism-law In Hue
cock." It to thought that the warrant
med, .f upon him today.
about all Fish being the same.
know they ain't.
can sit down and enjoy their meal
without hurting their aensc‘of taste.
Went End Washington Strut Bridge.
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for the next twenty-five young! men and women (between the
of 16 and 25 years with: good common -
enter this college
writing and Stenomph
’ KCutbilI’sWBridge visit a
FRESH FROM THE SEA.
It‘s a funny idea some dealers have
We
We sell only the
FRESHEBT OF FISH. OYSTERS. ‘
CLAMS.
Customers who purchase Fish here
R. J. CUTBILL.
Next to F l‘l'll' Coal Office.
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~$I0 and $l2 per Week.
the Starting Point.” ‘ ,
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school
a six month's mono—Bookkeeping. -:
«Totem-splay. , ..
to ask Ill more about this. .,.
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