IAROAINI IN rut: haircut: towns Alva ro'wzuivas AT \ E. K. BANKS. 45 A 41 WIOT WAIHINOTON ST» Mahacltcmo Hotel black. South Norwalk. Conn. Luca] News titties. WEATHER FORECAST. For Norwalk and vicinity: General- ly fair tonight and Saturday. The areas of low pressure have moved but very little during the past twenty-four hours. The high pressure of the north- eastern sections has decreased some- what iii‘bnergy but the relative cantil- tions continue about the same as they have for several days. The tempera- tures are high in the extreme north— west, but are about normal in other sections. Miles City reported a maxi- mum temperature of 96. Conditions favor for this vicinity pleasant weir- ther with slightly high temperature. Mrs. id, .i. Thomas. of Norwalk. is a guest of Miss Lula M. Sniffen, of 144 Main street Danbury. ~—'l‘r,v Vanilla Crystals on Flaked Rice—it improves uavor immensely Thomas Reading. of Mt. Vernon is substituting in the signal tower here today for Franklin 1.. Thcall. ——Men's and Boys' Caps. O'Brien. ' The South Norwalk Methodist Sing- ing Brigade will participate in an en- tertainment and soeial. in the Salva- tion Army liail. tonight. at 8 o‘clock. Cake and coffee will be served, and a pleasant time is promised all who tit- tend -—l‘lvap. Apricots 10c lb. F.D.l. & Co. Captain McGrtith. of the Salvation Army. is desirous of receiving a new carpet for use in tire work in Sotitli Norwalk. and if anyone has such an article they would like to donate. be will call and get it on receipt of luri- tatiou to do so. ’ —Very few brands of Cigars hold their own like the imperial Crown. It has been sold for 10 years and over. and is now considered one of the stan- dard brands. Official orders from tho titljutaut gciiei'al's oilice announce that a leave of absence from June 1 to October 1. with permission to go beyond the son. has been granted Muior James K. Cro- fut, brigade commissary. C. N. G. Ma- jor Crofnt, with Mrs. Crofut autl (,‘oio— rici and Mrs, E. ii. Mathewson. of South Norwalk. contemplate a Euro- pean tour this summer. —i.cgs of Lamb, Schaub's Mai kc The Sotitli Norwalk Drum (‘otps has been invited to attend the eighteenth annual convention of the Connecticut Fifcrs' and Drummers' Association. in New Britain, .luiie ii. The corps will parade the principal streets of the city, after which refreShments will be serv- ed. A ball will be held at the casino iii the evening. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the contests. A meet- ing of the local corps will be licid soon to take action on the invitation. -—Evap. Apricota’. 10c lb. son. & Co. E. T. Atwood, A. C. Rudolphe. T. H. Cook, 0. 'E. 1. Clark W. s. Miles. T. B. Chapman, E. G. Beardsley. Hart ford: O. H Hammond, Toriington; B. B. Bowen, Sar;atoga Dr. C A. Sears. Portland, CL; William Osborne. E. M. Race. W. R. Stiles, E. L. Rheinhart, Rev. J. N.-Freeman. Ernest W. Welch, New York: Mrs. Whitlock. Shelton: S. E. Pratt, Boston; W. E. Bisseil. Bos- ton: W. S. Judd. New Britain. and W. E. Rose. of Wallingford, were among the "large number of guests at the Ho- tel Clifford, last night. ——Ladies' Hosiery, Underwear, Cort ., sets. Gloves, in all the newest styles and lowest prices, at M. S. Smith G: Co.’s, 12 to 16c. fti 4i \T'iirt’ii l s 1"».er '1 LL 1”. .L_.'.‘.‘..”’ 9 "'f “it 3rd. lib-5. I PLUMP AND TENDER. who Boot. for. M£W}MMbW . sold Hero is from prime stock. We re elve a fresh; supply at frequent inter volts, and that in the reason , .. . 955mm,. Let! Canada Mutton, 13%,, lb. \ 80 its €33.31“le Mrs. C. M. Judd, of Untorutroot. will spent Sunday in Anlonia. Arthur E. Pomeroy, who sailed for Cuba last week. has arrived safely at Havana. The regular mid-monthly meeting of the Norwalk City Council will be held Monday night. Miss McMahon. of South Norwalk. is a guest of Miss Mamie 'l‘. McGlynn. in Ridgeiield. ~Try Vanilla Cryatills on Force—- you will like it. Manager E. F. Mchrmott. of the Norwalk Boston Store. spent yesterday in New York on business. Mrs. Barclay, of Hanford Place, has returned to South Norwalk from a week's visit in Danbury. The ladies of Camp No. 2. P. 0. oi A., will hold a cake sale Saturday. May 16. at A. P. Damon's store. John McMahon. the well-known Nor- walk railroad man, is ill of diphtheria. at his home in Merwln street, -—Younian, Youngs Derbtes. O'Brien. Mrs. Margaret Lauder. of West street, has been entertaining Mrs. Fred- erick louder, of Philadelphia. The Pine Lodge Wliiat Club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. Dex- ter Hitchcock. of West avenue. —Special Sale Swiss Emb'y, 12%0 yd; Stock Collars, 10c. former price 25c ea. M. S. Smith & Co; At the. meeting of Cockenoe Tribe. l. 0. R. M.. of Norwalk. this evening. the chief's degree will be conferred. Samuel l4. Wood. of Norwalk. has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late William H. Heinze. ——Speciai bargains in Garden Hose. H. R. Bulkley, 52 So. Matti St. Mrs, George N. McKibbin and fam- ily, of Einiwood avenue, are to spend the summer in the Adirondack Morin tains. Word has been received iti Norwalk of'the safe arrival of William E. Slice- hair, formerly of the Norwalk Boston Store. The reception of the graduating class of the Over River High School will be, held at larckwoods' llail iliis evening. —-Legs of Lamb, Scliaub's Market. John J. O'Neill. one of the strongest labor men in the state. was in South Norwalk last evening. on a visit regard ing labor matters, Lester Gormiey, son of Mr, and Mrs. Michael Goruilcy. of Washington street, is slightly improved from an attack of scarlet fever. ” The South Norwalk Trust Company solicits deposits from ladies. Special attention (LIBS been given to their re- quircmcri . and they will receive most satisfactory service. , Eureka Rebekah Lodge, No. I, i. 0. 0. hi, will hold a regular meeting to- night. when there. will be a social tithe alter the business session. Alfred (hithill, Fi‘ulik Baxter anti Miss Baxter. all of South Norwalk. spent Sunday at the home of Caro Northrup. Flat Rock. Ridgelicid. -~Evap. Peaches, 7c lb, ii‘.D.l., & Co. Mrs. R. T. Matthewa and Mr, and Mrs. William M. Martin and families. of New York. have arrived tit their handsome residence, Elmenworth, for the. summer season. .loe Whitlock. of Ridgefield, was tak- en very ill. in South Norwalk, early this week. and had to remain there a day or so before he could come home. He is greatly improved now. John Walsh visited relatives in Norwalk on Sunday—J. F. Bryant. of Norwalk. visited his mother. Mrs. Sar- ah Parketon, on Sunday—Georgetown correspondent Ridgeiield Press, --Dunlap, Youman Dorbies. O'Brien. John K. Finch, of 73 Winfield street. East Norwalk. formerly employed in the express business in South Norwalk. rs learning to work the forward end of a trolley car on the “White Line." Charles Zoellinger. of Water street. oupported by a strong company. will present "The Silver Dagger" in “The Barn.” Ely avenue. this evening. Sam- ttel Craig is manager of the company. -New variety Fresh Candy. 10c lb. M. S.-Smitii 0: Co. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, of Laurel lilll. is visiting friends in Norwalk.— Jack Cdckerham, of South Norwalk. was a guest of Howard and Wilmof Hibbard during the Week. ~thlgcflcid. Miss Nellie Hogan. of Bridgeport has secured a position with if. Krie nor 8: Co.. of West Washington street. and has taken tip her residence with Mrs. Sarah Larrigan, of Railroad are- one. ‘—Coughs and colds.'down to the very borderlaad of consumption. yield to the soothing. healing influen- ced of Dr. Wood's Norway ‘Plne Syrup. Charles A. Freeman started this morning In Captain Olinstead a launch for Crotcn-on- -the- udson. He will bring Ilio' new In ch'm tow to this place, and later take her to Stamford to, have the engine installed. L. H. Decker is decorating the later riorsmi exterior circus hank Stevens place in South Main street. He is also trier; Charla ma. 'r Egg'lsdn is pl htinihémé“ Itcdon icy block in North Main street. —Ev,lp. Peaches, 7c lb, F. D. i... E Co. _ Eupmntloor‘of Nfialfg‘oonferged I 9 Royal e lie . ,fllh’tli ca'nilldartes. mgfiimn. «(Norwalk dud George Smith and Herbert Tattle, of Wahacmn En meat, .0! New On- nun Trier-e on a nuni’bor 9c visi- tors from New “on. s. s. luiotson Fine I'me” Mlillnory 12 to “Sc, at mtmiuomtu’mr to . is Morn-n and V‘b to. fiat-(f ,.' Votes ror Library aim “with every , mamas; : SALE OF SUITS AND JACKETS. 'l‘iio bargain new is so good we re) peat it in detail. Practically every suit and Jacket in the store at a reduced price. Summer goods will soon need more room so the Spring garments are to be moved out or the way (and the store) by small prices. Finest costumes, imported novelty 'fabrics, broadcloth and venetian, rich and elegant in tailoring and style. were 837. 50 to $45. :25. Costumes of voile. stamina and line cheviot or broadcloth, most have silk drop-skirts, were 325 had 827.50. 818. Tailored suits of roadctoth. voile chariot and etamine, many stylish ef- fects and good colors; a few have silk drop-skirt, were 820 and 322.50. 915. Stilts of venetian, cheviot and broad- cloth. tasteful in style and nicely made; jackets with silk lining. were 810.50 to 818. $12.50. Cheviot. broadcloth anti mixed‘novei- ty suits iii good style with silk-liner. Jackets, were 812 to $13.50. $8.76 Corset coats of imported tan covert and black kersey. medium and short length. lined with silk or satin. finely finished, were 815 and $18. $12.50 Corset coats of black or tan covert in medium length, silk lined. scams nicely strapped. were 812.50 and $13.50. $10. Jackets in new styles, including the cellarlcss and other novelties, black and caster. lined with silk were ‘10 and 811.50 37. 50. Silk coats in iautity loose- fitting at s. handsomely trimmed. lined with wh e,satin were 825. 318 Silk blouse Jackets. peau de sole with trimming of braid and ornaments. lin- ed with taffeta or satin. were Sift and 818. ”2.50. Taffeta and pcau do sole blouse jack ets prettily trimmed. lined with black or white silk were $12 and ”3:80. 8.75 Silk coats. blouse and loose-fitting styles, taffeta or pcau do sole and lined with silk or satin, were $10 and $11.50 .3675. Taffeta silk blouse jackets. lined with silk and trimmed with braid. were 57.50 and $8.75, 85.75. For Children. Silk cloaks iii stylish shapes and richly trimmed, were 8l5 and 316:5“. 10. Silk coats in handsome styles, were 810 to 812.50. 87.50. Taffeta coats trirtitiicd Ill stylish effects, were $0.75 anti $8.75, $5.50. (‘iolli coats in tasteful styles. plain or fancy fabrics. nicely trimmed, were $5 to $6.75. “- CIOIII coats in plain colors and fancy mixtures, were $7.50 to $9, $5 7:). THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO. Bridgeport. Conn .. a s“... . SOLID AND SbCCESSFUL. UlluNillIilliilIBilliIl SOUTH NORWALK. CONN. Capitol. 1100.000.00 Surplus. Sl00.000.00 Other Profits, 345300.00 JOIIII II. reams. mum. neon amiss. cashier. oinscrons: John H; Fort-la Ham-y alymour John H. Knapp Christian Ewart: John H. Light E. H. Mathewson Josiah R. Marvin Samuel Grumman J. Wallace .aarvin. Accounts Sollolrod F BESH FISH Fresh Blue Fish. Sets. Fresh Macherel. 15c and 20¢ each. White Halibut, 12c. Steak Cod. 10¢. Flatlish. 6c. Porgies. 7c. Haddock. 6c. Boiled Lobstcrs Saturday All :kinds of fish ”reasonable prices. —+vl'—" CAPT QIICRO o... Eoot he of Washington Street Bridge . ~ caramel». Dustin Io intuition Bryan melodic m. . at: lb. Wnowandoid....l..5to10o Meniscus... ..Io Wardens Toot. ' .wcooc. lilohold WANTIDI tees. M..."__ 2.-.... 60 MEN AND WOMIN. To Take Advantage of Special Offer Made by Frank H. Baxter. " " Frank Ii. Baxter. the enterprising druggist is advertising today for fifty men and women to take advantage M the special lialf- -price oflar‘ be In’ that. tag on Dr. Howard's celebrated I cific for the cure of constipation' dyspepsia, Iiid'let a fifty cont packue at half price, 25 cents. 80 positive is he of the remarkhpie power of this specific a) cure these diseases. as well an a k hdadldro’l and liver troubles that he agrees I0 refund the money to any- cubtdmei' whom this medicine does not quickly relieve and c ure. ' With Dr. Howard's specific at hand, you can eat what you want and have no fear of ill censeiiuences.‘ ‘ it strengthens the stomach. gives perfect digestion. regulates the bowels. ere ates an appetite. and makes life Worth the living. This is an unusual opportunity to ob. tain 00 doses of tlic licst medicine ever made for lialf its regular price, with the personal guarantee of n' well known business man to refund the money if it does not give satisfaction. if you cannot call at Frank H. Bax- ter's store ioday,'aend lilin 25 cents by mail. and lie will send you a package. promptly. charges paid. in 15 23 The third annual convention of the Connecticut congress of Mothers will be. held in East Haven. April 2. 1903. in the town hall. There will be but two sessions—i0 n. m. anti it p. m. livery Mothers' Club in the state has been urged to send its fiili number of dele- gates: that is. the president or her al- ternate and one delegate for every ten members. The congress of meth- ers is to be the guest of the East Hav- en Mothers‘ Club. Luncheon will be served at i p. m. The forcnoon will be devoted to the routine business and the reports of the standing commit- ln the afternoon it is hoped to have several interesting speakers» Miss Abbott. president of the. Connec- ticut Federation of Women's Clubs: Prof. Willard Fishers. president of the Connecticut (lonsiimers' League. Madge—Don't you think a girl should marry an economical man? Dolly—l suppose so. but it's just aw- ful being engaged to one. John W. Beatiti. Phone 1474. ALWAYS READY TO PAPER YOUR ROOMS. We are so well equipped that we can commence paper-lug your rooms at a very short notice. Come in and look over the paper designs we have; we a e confl- dent that they far surpass a large proportion at much higher prices. The New Lacoucroi, a varnish and stain combination, is for sale nowhere else in the town. 207 East Woshlnlleil Street. 'Siluitiii chaiiiott General Contractor sawens AND SEWER couasc. TIONS, WATER WORK OF ALL KINDS; GRADING, ROCK EXCAVA- TION, MASON WORK. Small or Large Jobs of Any Kind. Estimates Checrfuiiy Given. 26 Wood SL. 50. Norwalk. '2 .2 We offer Belts Island For Sale. This is one of the most desir- able Islands in Norwalk Harbor, and contains about five acres. For full particulars and price in- quire of Taylor 8- Golden Totophone Call. 107—4. ‘ iii. IIKEIIIIIN it it]. at the new store, 51 Wall St. Norwalk. have the largest assortment of Choice Millineiti De- Rslcned For Dress and OlliilitI Wear over shown in the Nor-walks. All or- der work receives special and prompt attention. , SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, r. r. Erratum PllnforoIDooorofor. The Best W at Reasonabe FORESTERO’ CONVENTION. 2—. I IRS. Candold, of Bridgeport, Eiociod ‘Prolidont of the Grand Court. NEW BRITAIN, May 15 «The set- out! duy’ a session of the convention of. the grand court of Conner tit ut r‘Oi- t esters of America opened in the Casi-l no at it o'clock yesterday morning. ' Before ndlourning it was decided to hold the next convention in Water- bll'i'y ‘It was in that city that the convention was to be held this year hilt the fire there last winter destroy ed some of the leading hotels and greatly lessened their accommodationsi for giro-ts. Supreme Deputy Thomas F. Malloy. of Derby arrived while the morning session was in progress and was given an enthusiastic reception. Grand Senior Woodward John E. Lyddy. of Bridgeport. extended an iii- vftptlon to the delegates to visit him during Old Home week. August 30 to September 7 and the invitation was accepted with unbounded enthusiasm, It was decided to raise the alary of the grbr'id secretary front 8700 to Si.- 000. with 8:. 00 additional for office ex it was decided to raise the salary of the grand treasurer from $200 to $300. The following officers were elected: Grand Chief Ranger—Fred L. Can- tleld, Bridgeport, unanimously. (iraiul Sub-chief Ranger—Thomas O‘lxiughliii. Nniigatuck, l38: James il. Francy, Waterbury, iii. Grant] 'i‘i'castirer~-f)avid Dickinson. Mcridcn. unanimously. (ii-and Secretary—ls‘rank A. llugarty. Hartford. lllil; W. C. Kleinecke. Wal- crbury. ilu. Grand Recording Secretary—Peter- Mcliugh. New Haven, ill-i; Joseph H. Lutz. New Britain. llti. Grand Senior Woodward—James i‘. Roach. Wailingford i'ifi; ll. F. Scars, Danbury. 108. Grand .iunior 'Woodward—J. J. Walsh, Mcridan. Grand Senior lluut. Norwalk. Grand .luiiior Autliicr. Putnam. THE WASTES OF THE BODY.’ Every seven days the blood, muscles and bones of a man of average size loses two pounds of wornout tissue. This waste cannot bc replenished and the health and strength kept up with- out perfect digestion. When the stom- ach and digestive organs fail to per form their functions, the strength lets down. health gives way, and disease sets up. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the whole- some food that may be eaten into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues and protects the health and strength of mind and body. Kodoi cures indiges- tion, Dyspepsia and all stomach trott- bics. it is an ideal spring tonic. Sold by Clifford Pharmacy. " PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE. Iicadlc~Thonias li‘. Ileadlo—Wiilitrni o. Three Uncontested Actions to be Heard by Judge Case Today. There are three uncontested cases for divorce on' the short calendar list of the Stiperior Court today as fol- lows: Carrie Christie vs. William H. Christie; Charles Kovacs against Mar garet Kovacs: John C. Feydt against Fidella Fcydt. The stilt instituted by Marsh. Mei win & Lemmon against Frank W. Beers to recover for the rental of the offices at the corner of Matti and State streets will come tip on a motion for judgment for want of answer. A motion will also be heard for the acceptance of the report of the coni- mittee and a decree for divorce in re- sponse to the petition of Florence A. Swan against Seymour Swan. Attorney F. M. Canfleld was ap- pointed a committee and he has ren- dered a report in which he finds that the defendant was guilty at intolerable cruelty and that the plaintiff is entit- led io a change of name. The case. of D. Sherwood Thorpe against Horace H. Jackson. will be. be fore the court on the defendants mo tion to expunge. The defendant was president of the Bridgeport. Business Men's Association at the time. when Mr. Thorns alleges that his name was placed on a black list published by the organization the same doing him in- Jui‘)‘. Attorney J. L. Barber. counsel for the State Business Men‘s association. is associated with Beers & Foster. of Bridgeport, for the defense and Daven- port & Banks represent the plaintiff. PHOTO MAN'S NEW STUDIO. E. Starr Sanford Buy: House In Aristo- cratic Neighborhood in New Haven. A photograph gallery. which In all probability will be called a studio. is to be started at 259 Church street, New Haven by E. Starr Sanford, who now resides at Belle island. The house which is situated in one of the most exclusive resident neigh- borhoods, was sold to Sanford by S. W, Hart. who now resides at «0 Prospect street for 820. 000. The deal was mode by Moorhead 8: Donneliy. New Haven real estate dealers. Mr Sanford is to spend ,85 000 upon the place. Sei crul years ago be con ducted a photograph gallery in Fifth aicntie, New York, but sold otit his business because of ill health. WORKMAN CAUGHT IN IELT. SALEM Mass May iii—Tho ,mnc- hincry at film Snicm Hide a Leather Company stopped suddenly. aboat half an hour after work had begun today. and searching for the cause the work- men found that Charles Nordlne, had been caught in l belt and killed. His body was lying beside a whitening machine which he had beau operating, with the neck broken. His head hld been caught in the belt. Nordino was 58 years old. married and is survived by a widow and two children. He lived in Peabody. new nacomc‘ HALL DEDICATED. _ 00 LL. Con new ’ built for Blazing Star may» by a stock mmyof Masons ataoootofwdloo was dedicated today by Grand Master 2_——.. 2—... 2.. . . Agent ioeray Manton's Patterns. Summer U nderwear. Too much emphasis cannot be given this feature of our summer hualnon. ' ' Just the underwear you want here. Just at prices that you want to ply. Women's Jersey Ribbed Vests, Sleeveless, nicely trimmed. at 10c. Women's Jersey Ribbed Vests, Sleeveless or with Short Sleeves, six Gilag ferent styles to choose from, at 12%c. Women's Fine Quality Jersey Ribbed Icsls, lace and silk tape trimmed. at 16c. ' Women's extra size, fine quality J crsy Ribbed Vests, handsomely trim. med. at 25c. Better quality in Lisle or Silk Vest I, from 25c up. Children's Derby Ribbed Vests, Sleeveless or with Short Sleeves, at 100. Children's Fine Ribbed Shaped Vests, \' Neck, Short Sleeves, at 15c. Boy's Balbrlggan Shirts and Draw ers. 25c quality, at 19c each. Men's French Balbriggan Shirts an d Drawers, full line of sizes, at 25c ol. Men 5 Forest Mills Balbriggau Shirts and Drawers, Shirts Long or ,_ Short Sleeves, at 39c each, Mea' 5 Best Quality Forest Mills Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, Shirts, Long or Short Sleeves. DraWcrs Double or Bicycle seat, at 49¢ each. SUMMER MILLINERY. Ready-to-wear part of Mittlnory. Newest and prettiest shapes in dainty straw novelties. 55-65 Washington St. So. Norwalk, Ci. 5 m Sample 2.1102 and Oxford Sale $2.35,? 200 pair Women' s PatentLeat/terand Vr'ci $1 95 . Lounsbury Mathewson art»l Co' 5 $3. 50 Wet Kt’a' button shoes, all sizes, special at Kid Oxfords. price from $2 50 to $3 00, all samples, at 200 pair Women’ 5 Patent Kid, crack not Oafords, light weight sole, cabal: heels, all $1 50 sizes in E at 300 pair Women 3 Via’ Kid, Pat. Tip Oxfords, samples and factory ends, $1. 50, special at new”. 98o Tip 7 5c 200 pair Women’ s Camaretta Kid, Pat. Oxfords, price I I 25, at this special price in a rural justic‘es court in Georgia. William F. Tammany and DaVId I. says a southern newspaper; an old ne- Hughes attended the theatre 111’ch York. Saturday afternoon. gro whose testimony had been ques- tinned by the lawyer delivered this de- irving Wilmot spent Saturdai. in New York city. fense of his character: “Jedge, I'm a a; _ good man. i been a- -livin' ‘round heah Andrew Wood. of Rowayton, W ten yeahs. i ain't neber been lynched. Saturday in New York city. 2 en do only boss 1 ever stole frowed mo en brtik hate my laigs."——Youths Com- panion. James Keenan has returned from business trip to Boston Barker—"How could we ever :go along without street cars?" Parker—"0b. we could survive. be world waited 1,800 years for cars.‘ Barker—“That s so. And by Naomi! i've waited quite a lot for them It self."-—Kansas City Journal. When a man is going home late .it night from the club. he is sure he is going to buy his wife a pearl necklace the next morning for the fun he had: when he gets up he has a row with her because she hasn‘t got a dollar to lead him for carfare.—-New York Press. 2...... 7 sweet odor of the soap. 300 ELEGANT PREMIUMS EARTH ‘ till" 0st l .. 3. an”. ,.