73: new no‘iteffies' iii DWJ'
white shirt worlds.
E. ii. BANKS,
45 a 41 was? wast-uneven or.
Mshaoitsmo Hotel Iloek. ”1 '
South Not-walk, Conn.
ioooiiious iioios.
The'lhllbou Directory will brfound
on Page 7 today.
WIATHER FORECAST.
ltor Norwalk attd vicinity: Filll‘ to
night and Fridav; slightly warmer Fil-
any
The extreme cold weather which ltas
prevailed for several days is now mov-
ing slowly eastward and toe tempera
titres are beginning to rise in the
northwest. in the central anti eastern
sections. the temperatures this morn-
ing Were about the same as yesterday
morning. There was a slight disturb-
ance in Texas this morning. but there
was no well defined storm area this
side of the Rocky Mountains (‘ondi-
tiont’t favor for this vicinity pleasant
weather with low temperatures again
tonight, bttt warmer on Friday.
Fewer Gallons: Wears Longer.
T.~ .i. Magttcr is advertising tine
crelpe paper. Read his ad.
Cutblli today has received a fresh
arrival of the most desirable fish,
Road Gottlich's advertisement and
see the two strong items of ltis sale
now going on.
The annual ball of Hope Hose Com-
pany will be held at, Lockwood's itall.
tomorrow evening.
Martha, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs_ Henry T. i’rowitt. of Elm-
crest. is ill of the grip.
WelcomeStranger Lodge. Sons of St.
George. of Norwalk. is planning to hold
a smoker next Tuesday evening.
Some of the trains on the Danbury
Division are still running several min-
utes behind schedule time today.
A blizzard-like snow squall set in
last night shortly after 9 o'clock. but
fortunately it did not last very long.
Read the advertisement of the U, M.
Read Company. They are. telling to
day of new patterns in needlework,
and specials in undersklrts.
Frank Comatock. assistant general
manager of the Norwalk Brass Com-
pany. is able to be ottt again after a
few days illness of the grip.
Miss Nora E Ryan anti Miss Anna
Murphy, of Nor‘walk Boston Stote and
Miss 1 into Kennedy, of Naugatuck, re-
turned yesterday from a short stay at
Palm Beach. Florida.
' Dr. Edward Everett Hale's book,
"A Man Without a Country". will be
the subject of the mid—week prayer
meeting tobe held at the Norwalk
Congregational Church this evening.
Fewer Cations; Wears Longer,
The Norwalk Hardware Company
ltas‘just receivcd'n carious of nails. and
are ready to supply their customers
with any of the little iron or steel
spikes. from a ten penny to a little lath
nail. and at prices that will make the
most pessimistic smile.
Arthur St. John Hill will lead the
Young Peoples” prayer meeting ser-
vice at the Norwnlk Congregational
ladles' :parlor, ’liIlS evening. Topic,
"Lessons From Benhadad." A temper—
ance meeting. At the, close of the
meeting. at _8. a service itt recognition
of the approach of Washington's birth.
day will be held. The pastor will read
from Dr. Hale's story. "A Man With-
out a Country."
The Connecticut Bankers Assoria-
tion has appointed a committee in-
cluding State Comptroller Seelcy. ex-
State Treasurer Mersick of New Ha-
ven; ear-Senator Siopcr of New Britain
and President Whaples of the Connec-
ticut Trust and Safe Deposit Company,
of New Hayes. to act with the associa-
tion’ a president. Ralph W. Cutler, pres.
ident of the Hartford Trust Company,
to ,Oppose an application for a charter
for the important new trust company
which is being organized in Hartford
-—~Dr. ii. iii- Rotten. Eye and Ear Spe-
cialist from .Brldgeport. removed his
allies from Mahackemo Hotel: to
52 North Ma at... 80. Norwalk where
he can be Consulted on Tuesdays.‘
Thursdays and Saturdays from 1
o'clock to4 5. at. only.
000 ' “ ‘
Corn- fed stock only. Rib Roast. 10c
to 16c 1b.; Porterhouse Steak, 18c, 20c
lb.; Sirloin Steak, 16c. lilo 1b.: Round
Steak. ldc 1b.: Top Round, 16 c 1b.;
Shoulder Steak. 10c 1b.; Chopped
Steak, 12c 1b.; Fresh or Corned Plate,
do 1b.; Pot Roast dc to 14¢ lb; Small
sum Cured Hams 14c 1b.: Boneless
Bacon 15o lbw»
2W
Public Market
.GGR. t HAVMNIM
arrived. t Why not
em over and place
your order early.
We. have also added a
cuétom sshirt line. The“
,, , shirtmadcfor you is the
, 0d, shirItrafter all.
o
Fewer Cali 1;.
KIND“ Inc-abbot. s. o. o:- r..mit
INorwallt. will acid a session this even-r
Ill. ..
Miss Minnie E. Gregory. of Padana.
rant. Danbury. is spending a week with
relatives in South Norwulk.
Mrs irvina ll. Reed. of Main stteet.
wawalk was the guest yesterday of
Mrs. Lewis ltced itt Daubury.
lt‘. S. Lyons, the shoe dealer, left
yesterday for a business trip to Hos-
ton. Hc will be gone three days.
The Matinee Wltist Cittb will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the home of
Miss Emma Lockwood. ltt Elmwoodt
avenue.
Miss Ella Merrick. of Merwin sttoet.
has resumed her duties in the R. & (i.
utttnufaciory, after a severe attack oft
. the grip.
The funeral of the late James liar-
rett was held this morning ttt 9 o'clock. 3
hour St. Mary‘s (.‘itttrch. interment
was in Ridge-fields
—The Supreme Court 10c Cigar.
Miss Anna Barrett. of South Nor-
walk. has taken a position in Comstock
Brothers' store. South Main street. as
cashier attd bookkeeper.
Professor William T. Jesse's orches-
tra will fttruislt tttttsic tonight. for the
reception of llrowu's Business College.
in-the Norwalk Armory.
Harry Byiugtou. oi‘ the Holmes.
Keeler & Seileck Company force, was
obliged to leave his work and go home
because of illness. yesterday.
The Cranhury Ctturch Society will
ltoid an eutertttittntcut Monday evening
at the chapel. An interesting anti var-
ied program is being prepared.
Frank Hubbard. of the mechanical
force. of The Evening Sentinel, has a
severe attack of tousilltisl which cott-
fines him to his home in Clay street.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hall. of Brook-
lyn. are to be the guests of Senator
and Mrs. .lohn ll. Ferris, and attend
the Military Euchre tomorrow night.
The annual convention of the United
Hatters of North America will be held
in New York city on May 11. The lo
cal unions will elect delegates to the
convention in April. I
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Miss Maud Davis whose sutumet i
home is at Wilton is playing her old
part of Sussanah. the yaller girl. in
“At Pittey Ridge." Her new southern
songs are making a hit everywhere.
Principal Charles A. Tucker. who has
been seriously ill for several weeks, at
his home in Main street. Norwaik. is
now so much improved that he is al-
towed to sit up for a few hours each
day.
A number of society pe0ple of The
Norwalks contemplate giving a min-
strel show for the benefit of the Nori-
walk Hospital. A number of popular
young ladies will participate in the
program.
An invitation dance will be given in
Washington Hall. Cranbury. this even-
ing. A tour-horse sleigh will leave the
Boston Store corner. at 8 p. m.. to ac-
commodate those attending from The
Norwalks.
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Postmasters have been requested
by the Department in Washington to
supply rural delivery carriers with
stamps. stamped envelopes and wrap .
pers in sufficient quantity to meet the
dempnd of each carrier on the rural
routes.
Reports from Elliott Curtis. son of
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Curtis, of
West avenue. who is ill or typhoid fev-
er. at Cornell linivcrsity. say that he
is doing nicely. though of course the
crisis in the fever has ttot yet been
reached.
The Silent Five, basketball team of
New York city was defeated
Bridgeport team at the Boys Club
gymnasium itt Bridgeport last night
in one of the best games of the season.
The score was twentyatix to nineteen.
For a part of the period only a small
margin separated the two teams, and
often the score stood at a tie.
Captain J. B. Orr, of Bridgeport. who
has recently arrived from a, trip to Chi-
na in the ship Adolph Olbriag. of
which he is the master, and which is
now discharging in New York. is vis-
iting friends. Saturday for the first
time in over a. score .of years he met
three of his brothers at the same time.
They were Fred W. Orr, of the inter-
nal revenue office of New Haven; Rob-
ert Orr, of West Haven, and John Orr.
insurance. adiuster of the Consolidated
railroad. Captain Orr has been mas-
ter of deep water vessels for many
years. He was in Manila Bay when
the Spanish squadron was lying at an-
chor there just previous to its being
destrm ed by Admiral Dewey He ex
pacts to sail shortly for Capetown.
South Africa.
PHONE 22%.
Ground Boots
will make chickens lay
Two pounds of Oyster Shell's. free
with 5 lbs. of Bones.
Sausage, made daily right here in
the store.
Schaub’s Market.
:1 rwssmsoros‘srsssr.
‘ South Norwalk.
not too millili‘d- "
hawthowm‘wrtpf confidenctfln
my ability as a. repairer of Jewelry;
. Isa-ore manner: will experience
the annotation of confidence after
you have given me any or your one
Richard Neath.
satau~aJmmn «1...... A A...
new i
igenetous mixture of wool
by the i
a t or... o‘. ‘ M v: .1. .; e
. ~ ' AT PINRY ' ' TONIGHT. .
. . . ' David Higgins an- deorgla Wilddl'on
will present their southern ploy. "At
Whatever the weather, this tight i’iuay liltllt‘." with special scenery
kind of a store is ready. and many new effects at Hoyt's Thea-
i'lot' m.” we. tonight: This drama'has firmly
mm fixed tho authors in the attention of
like public so favorably that anything
W’k‘“ lt‘rout their pens will receive respect
art-tics and just consideration. as has been
rubbers proved itt their success with their new
utiltoua lllltl beautiful rttral drattta “lip York
. State." in which they have played the
“’0‘ film“ current season. it can be said only of
veils Mr. Gillette ttttd Augustus Thomas that
their plays have met. with as ttulversai
ouconiums as have those two plays
front the pen of Mr. Higgins and his
talented wife. A short spring tour in
warm underwear
warm hosiery.
it‘or the house
blankets “At l'ittev ltidge" enables Mr. utggins
mnmmamnfl . to present ...s company at South Nor-
quilts walk for this single cttgagelttent,
oil-heaters '()i.ll Wiild. ll. d. i.. CO. BENEFIT.
Edward E. Rice's Show Girl" or
“afl‘heutul'g Iturhe Magic Cup." which DiuYS at
warm “"9””- Ht'tyt' s on February 27 in the evening
The store is just as prompt with is described as ”a 10in bit of tom-
spting stuffs as with such as those‘ (0019?" WilhIliItI” :B'Ilgilfih 910i to hang
.. ‘ , :yottr at on )li a e saute time one
show ”I!" u" Old snap makes need of the most enjoyable and really fun-
0f~ tnv performances that will be seen in
BLANKETS—COMFORTABLEB. i this city this rest. The shot us is not
lilttuket 1mm ““13! have had fore. ’oniy well dressed and well trained. but
knowledge of the weather; had a lot exceedingly “0°“ t° look “”0“ The
. . . play throughout is costumed with a
‘ifl’l‘illk‘l-‘H‘m‘o ““9“”!- lavish ltand. and the scenery is al
The) :‘tlv tit? 3‘ and $5 ones that that cottld be desired The piece it
have guld all wlnlpr long so "19'“,in the kind that will be populnt in South
Better blankets than the store had itt waalk ‘ I .
past seasons except at a dollar apiece ALMA CHhSTB‘" COMPANL
mote. itt presenting the Alma (,‘ltcstcr Com-
pany at iloyt's Theatre all next week
393““ ”W" 9'9“” 0‘ Othei‘sm iexcept Friday. Mr. Edward 1.. Bioon
White anti gtay cotton ltlankets-. feels that he has the strongest ant'
50c. most popttiar organization now befort
. {the public. Dtt ng the Company't
mgr"? mule?“ “Uh Roman stay in the city. they will produce r
“2"“: " {'seties of ltigit class ptoductions that
Gray cotton ll 4 size. fancy coiot ed has neVer befote been presented by an)
burden—~32 . popttlar pt it ed iompany. The Com
., patty opens a week's engagement at
”TWBV’Iwam: a]??? bottnd wm'i lioyt's Theatre. on Monday evenini
5 but “0” s 7‘ “’9'“ $2-'7’_' next. producing for the first time ir
32.1.5. this city the famous English melotlra
White itialtkcia of cotton with it mu (now in its sixth year in i‘lnsiand‘
11-4 size :tieaiing with detective lite entitled
“Whom Scotland Yard.‘ The prices
during the Company's engagement ir
Comfottables covered with sateen Ol this city are et cuings 10 20. 30 cents
silkoline. and filled with pure cotton,1 matinges tliol "0 09m“ SEN” “r9 “0“
open 0i ts tntgagemen
3” by six “WM in size—$1, $1 25' $160I There will be a special matinee or
and '2 Monday. W'ashington s blr,thday and :1
Extra size comfortables of sateen. every pertotmance the great Leon wll‘
2% by 2% yards pretty patterns and . appear as a special feature. Ladiet
~ . -- ., can secure a reserved seat for Monday
2.?an that wont mat down "'50 and at if) cents if secured before limit ex-
_ pit cs.
Whtte c. l ochet countetpanes—Bsc.
Mli.l'l‘.\ki EUCilRE PARTY.
Hemmetl pique spreads. soiled and All the atrangements are completed
so reduced from 31 25 and Si. 50 to-— for the militttty euchtc party to be glv
or“. en t0m0l“'l(l\\ evening at the Norwalk
. armory for the benefit of the hospital
”my“ mum" spteads 1" 0"" ”a" and under the auspices of the Ladies
iPi‘lt-‘i. 31.2.3. Visiting Boatd of this institution. The
Front basement, fitti’fair promises to he most successful
The piuyers‘ tickets are seventy-five
ttttts \vltlic tickets of admittnttte to
TI-[E HQWLAND the balcony have been placed at fifty
cents. The merchants of The Nor
DRY GOODS C0,, walks have contributed a iatge num-
Bridgeport. Conn.
border.
wide silk binding—$2. 75
her of beautiful presents for the witt-
guers. The players will assemble at
‘ ii o‘clock in order that the game. may
start by 8:30, at the latest. Tickets
‘ icau be procured at the following
.- l
“MES"... on...” j stores: South Norwalk~Tite Cttfford
Recommends. BEIT lnltarmacy. Pluistetl‘s and Coleburn &
3' KING" . .- Latttler‘s. Norwalk —— Glcudeniug's
ltoromalrand ‘ !
Wood‘s, Baur's anti lleers‘. East Non
'walk—E. E Gorhtmt's and liont‘ord's.
And also at the armory Friday.
Printout Pills. \
lie-i forymnttylnding urinal-rim. Hundred-aim“-
ritual is All I l ..
ago-urn W.'lWoiVndenWmloni-iiiiWitii-Ww‘pig’fifi 5 “Bridget. did you hear the bell?
“haazflnmwgbdngatomaxsm I cypgsum." “Why don‘t you go to the
-. It . "m ‘tloor. then?’ ”Sure. mum, i'm not ex-
[I pectln' anyone. it must be somebody
FOLlGHT DUEL WlTl- SWORDS. ‘to see you. ‘wliaitimore Herald.
BUDAPEST Feb 19"" duel withi MlS. Kelly—Dots \(ilil husband get
swords was fought this morning he. muod imi‘ M” “m...“
twoen Baron Itejetvary minister of no i Mrs. Rooney -—\\'<il he would Mrs
“0““! defense and Deputy Lengyal as Kelly. cl ttt wusut fit shtriking so of-
a result of the dispute ltt the Hungar- :‘in for mm... pav. _, l’nc.k
inn chamber Tuesday when the min- ....__....._-
istet cal ed the deputy a. liar for which Trump] .1. .ier 1,. one 0 tie four
he was rebuked from the (waif. Baron i hundred.
Fojervary was slightly wounded threei hind Lady—hon (“do
times in the right hand. this eventually 'l‘ramp-—-Yes' m. lwuz No 399 m Sing
preventing him from continuing the smgrqyptmn pm. pressI
contest The baton who was over 70 ._ -
years of age declined to refuse to ac- ‘l-lns m. great political imaging.
cept the. challenge on the score of his tion?" u; should say so; i... imag
inos he's a poet"’—Baltlmore Herald
i139
ROMOC
INDIGESTION
I'M ‘flll
No.00
IAN
THE BLOOD
51x4};
.y
You can worry for month:
about your weak child and not
succeed in doing it a fraction
of the good that comes from
little daily doses of Scott’s
Emulsion.
The cure of child weakness:
is not the matter of a day but
of steady common-sense treat-
ment.
Children like Scott’s iintul-
sion and thrive on it.
Perfectly harmless yct power-
ful for good.
find for Free Sample.
SCOTT & 30" iii. Chemists. goo Pearl Sit. N. Y
TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE.
ltate Takes steps to Obtain Posses-
sion of Dennis Property.
The state of Connecticut. has
brought suit against Thomas Dennis
tt al of Ncwlngton to foreclose mort-
gage on property and obtain posses-
ion of mortgaged premises. The pa-
ters were served yesterday by Deputy
iheritf (illutey summoning the city
tnd town of New Britain. the town of
Newington. Middle school district of
vowington, \Vlillum M. Richards. Reu
‘teu W. Hattie and John W. Holmes to
he Superior Court the first Tuesday
’n March. The plaintiff claims in the
tomplaint titsaon March 19. 1901. Tim-
rtas Dennis owed to the plaintiff $2-
‘00 as evidenced by bond of collection
tf that date, executed for $5.800 for
‘llfl in behalf of said state of Connecti-
ttt and to the use nod benefit of the
chooi fund of said state. conditioned
‘0 pay on demand the sum of $2 900
vlth 6 per cent. interest to be comput-
‘d from March tit. 1901. pttvablc remi-
tnuualiy until the principal sum shall
‘te fully pttid and discharged. (in said
‘ay by his deed of that date. said Tho-
nas Dennis to 89(“1‘0 said bond or ob-
isatlon mortgaged to the tlnlrtiff twu
tiecés of land lit the town of New Brit
tin. The bond at obligation which is
ttill owned by plaintiff is tire. Said
i‘ltomas Dennis conveyed premises to
"humus Dennis. Sta. by tlcrrd. dated
"larch 23. Will.
How the city and town are involv-
‘d is that they claim interest by liens
lied for lilllliiltl taxes. W. M. Rich—
trd. R. W. Hadley and .l. W. Holmes
'laim to have attachment attd Judg-
ncut liens in said premises. which
claims accrued after the plaintitT's
nortgaue. Said Thomas Dennis. St.
's new in possession of said utnrt-
zagcd premises.
SALEM BRIG MEXICAN CAPTURE
Recalled Today by the Death of Next
to the Last SurleOr.
SALEM, Mass, Feb. 19.—-—~Tite cap-
ture of the. Salem brig Mexican by pl—
rates in 1832 is recalled by the death
during the night at his home here of
lohn Battis. a well-known citizen. who
was next to the last survivor of the
crew of that vessel. Mr. Battis was
born in 18th. When a boy of six-
tccn he went to sea and was on board
the Mexican at the time of her capture
‘vltile on a vovuae‘ to Rio .laueiro. ()n
=et her on fire leaving the captain and
sailors to their fate. The. men manag-
ed to free titetnseiVes. however. before
the flames had attained great headway
and were able to extinguish the tire.
anti put the brig in condition strain.
The Mexican eventually returned to
Salem.
The pirates were subsequently cap-
‘ured and most of them were executed
The last survivor of the capture is
Catpain Thomas Fuller. of Salem. Af-
tcr quitting the. sea. Mr. Battle learn
ed the cooperage trade. He is sur-
vived by a widow and a son. Edward
0.. a well-known member of the Es-
sex County bar.
BETTER THAN GOLD.
“l was troubled for several years
tvtth chronic indigestion and nervous
debility." writes F. J. Green, of Lao
caster: N. H. "No remedy helped me
. until i began using Electric Bitters.
which did me more good than a.. theg
medicines I ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are
lust splendid for female troubles: that
they are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak run down women No other
medicine can take its place in our fam
ily. " Try them. Only 60c. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed by F H Baxter. “
TWO ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES.
turned to the civil superior court yes»
terday. One is against the City of
Danhury the other against the City of
South Norwalk and the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com-'
paPatrick McDermott wart: 38.000
damages from the hat town He saysI
he was walking slow; the streets on
January 11 last when it" t Ct‘bred on a
sheet of ice "Jl rot to the walk. ser-
iously injurin~ himself.
An icy walk on Washington street
in South Norwallr is responsible for
the second suit. Modesto Fernandez
road jointly or out of one or the other.
per-y walk.
_———.
guest of the chamber of complerce.’
coming spring. ‘A letter of acceptance
to this effect wart read to
or that. hotly last nightb
an invitation sent recentlyx“ ,
ant—gan- ‘
“It you his! in. a‘gaiit. air. 1 shall
call my mother-23'
"What's the use of that?” said Chol-
iie mill-elite: “you know l'd p
loam and. besides. your“
“38“ng to II! will“!
.e’i
September 26. 1832. free. hooters boat-(Li .
nd the, brig. bound the members of the; '
crew. plundered the vessel and then;
South WNcrtvaik’s Great Dry Goods House.
New Wash Goods;
17c to 59¢ a yard.
Fancu Silk Oxfords.
Fantaisie‘ Silk Tissue.
Embroidered Swiss Dots.
Mercetized Tussab Silk.
Flemish Lace Stripe.
Plain and Figured Piques.
While the color effects of each one of
these fabrics varu. all 1906’) designs are of
a rather quiet nature. in fact plain white. is
Dame Fashion’s first selection. Neverthe:
less. we all know that white is not prefer
able under all conditions. - . .
Evetu patient in this invoice of new
wash goods is cspeciailu desirable and some
of them are teaiiu exquisite.
235 55 Washington SL. 50. Norwalk, Ci
A SHOE SALE WW
Ladies $3 00 Shoes at step
A SHOE SALE OF MEN'S $3. 00 WELT SHOES A] it
Si. 95.
With the best of goods we qioe you your pick of anything
on the tables at these prices. Pat Colt, non crackable, shay
leather. Vic: Kid, soft. fine and comfortable. Box Calf for
spring and wet weather.
‘ 9
Olsen 3 Shoe Store.
A _- - . - - 1!. m
Will never pack or mat. Softer and more _:elastt< than hair, and this 8‘“ u.
try is everlasting. They never lose their shape or spread. Needs both
but an occasional sttn bath to keep in perfect order for an ordinary life time.
No care; no trouble; no annoyance or expense for remaking so new
with hair. There is lots of chance for imitation. but there is little W
for your being satisfied unless you buy one of the Genuine Felts” We has
them and are offering them for one week at greatly reduced prices. "
A. J. coitus & (30..
n to to North Main st South Nomi '
* _
Coal is Lower.
If your coal ts getting low to the bin, so is ours in
price. Might as well enjoy yourself for the rest of th'
winter. Our coal is running good—looks nice. shiny
and clean, and will throw out heat to the last. You
Two actions for damages were re,-.
wants 32 0'00 out of the city and' rail- MORE EXTREME 'COLD WEATHER
whichever is responsible for the slip- Mercury Registered Fifteen Degrees
PRESIDENT GOING TO DENVER. Weather known in several yam was
DE ...Col Feb.19.-President experienbed here last night when the
Roosevelt is cumin! to Denver on the mercury registered fifteen degrees be-
wbiie on his western trip during the the. temperature was eight below.
directors wave. which followed the snow storm‘ 9
e
ii Resident first part of this week brought the
Meyer Friedmim. R was in reply to coldest weather New York city has or
to
i
i
9that to!
m‘Foloy’s K135”? Core;
buy pf us with confidence that you’re getting the
One ton of it produces 2,000 lbs. of satisfaction".
Drop in tomorrow with your orderé-or tel
John H. Ferris
I49 Washington Street.
“Doctor-How mirth?
ths cyclone
icon-4m. mofingw age
‘the ti “seamen?!" Dally
Below Zero in Woodbury. sewing s‘oclety
WOODBURY,Feb.19.——The coldest
low taro. At 8 o'clock this morning
NEW YORK.Feb.19.—-'1I‘he cold
”Housed in four years. At 8 ocloclr
weather bureau reported that its
thermometer registered a temperature
off we degrees above zero. the lowest .
recorded since Nbruary,1899 i