Jailed Golden. Editor and "sprinter. ,"sa'rnaoav. MAY 16. 1903. V ' Miniature Almanad for Tomorrow. Inn rises 4:33: sets 7:05. High title 2:30 a. m.; 3:0! p. n). EVENING SENTINEL TELEPHONE CALLS. SIM —Iullneea Office. 02-2 —Editorlal Room. 44- —-Irsnch Office, Norwalk. fliz—Edltor's Residence. s ”W. H. Sampson, of Cincinnati, man- ager of some of the largest slik mills of the world, discourages the Deer- glans about sllk culture. He tells them that the silk can be produced in that region as well as anywhere in the world; but in order to make it pay the country would have to compete even 'Wlth China. where the laborer gets _ only about five cents a day. There is ‘1 much of the work from the cocoon to "the production of the silk that has to be done by hand. In France peasant women and children do this work, but there is no class of workers In this country that will do ii. The champion circulation iinr has been discovered. His lair is in Japan. where he is acting‘as oditor-ln-chief of the Thundering Dawn. a Buddhist or- gan Just started in Tokio. Here is his “greeting to the public": “This paper has come from eternity. it starts its circulation with millions and millions of numbers. The rays of the sun. the beams of the stars, the leaves of the trees, the blades of grass. the grains of sand. the hearts of tigers. elephants, lionsl ants, men and women are its subscribers. This journal will hence- forth flow In the universe as the rivers flow and the oceans surge." The following advertisement np« peered recently in a newspaper pub- lished at High Wycombe. England: "i, —, am desirous of abstaining from all intoxicating drinks from this date. April 18, 1903. and it is my sincere Wilab’ that you should not. under any cir- cumstances, serve me or any of my friends, so that i may not be able to _. ,J'. -... _ estts'ex v: er. Passed Away Last Night In His ligh- ty-Pifth Veer. Seller-k Y. St, John. of New Canaan. who suffered a shock on Monday, May 4. died Thursday evening. at about 0:30. ills condition took a sudden turn for. the Worse Thursday morning at 5. when he became unconscious. re- maining so until his death. The de- ceased was 84 years old. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p. m.. from the house. interment will be in Luke- vicw Cemetery. Sellcck Y. St. .Iohn was the oldest child of Zadok and Mary W, St. .iohn. and was born in South Salem. West- chestcr County. February 10. 1819. His father was the third son of Samuel St. John. of Ridgebory. where he was born in 1793. and died at Lewisboro age he had the ordinary training of a common school; then for the best. part of two years he had the advan- tages of an academy conducted by his cousin. Samuel St. John. at Ridge- field. When sixteen. he entered as a clerk the store of Seymour Conistock. 'II New Canaan. lie was in mercantile about eighteen years. He was elected to various offices. He was town clerk “or nine years. justice for fifteen years 'ilitl mcmber of the Legislature in 1879. 1881 and 1885. In 1850. when the New Canaan Savings Bank was chartered. he was chosen its president for two vears.‘but resigned before the expira- tion of the second year. In 1805. when the First National Bank. of New (.‘auuan was established. he was chosen cashier. continuing in that company until his death, In 1808 the. New Canaan railroad was organiz- chosen one of its directors. and in 1876. upon the death of Professor Samuel St. John. was elected president. which of- ice he held until the road was absorb- ed by the Consolidated. When the New Canaan Cemetery Association was chosen a director. serving until 1900. and succeeding Captain Stephen Hoyt ;‘ as president In 1878. in Dot-ember. 1840. Mr. St. John was married to Mary A.. daughter of Holly Seymour. of New . Canaan. They had two children. and both are dead, Amanda, born in 1844. died in March, 1879. leaving a little girl. Jessie May Martin. to the care of her grandparents: Hannah. born in 1854. tiled in 1860. During the last fifty years of his life. Mr. St. John has often been ap- pointed executor. administrator. as- signee. or trustee of estates and guar- ‘ dish of minors. Perhaps no man iui drink either by myself or with any one , else—Signed, —." It is said that a representative oil the mikado has bought an x-ray ma- chine, which is to be utilized in IIIC‘ government mints in Japan for the de- tection of dishonest employes. The machine is used to examine suspects as they leave the mint daily. and has revealed the presence of coins that had been consigned for safe keeping to the guilty ones' stomachs. The First "Grand Matinee Race war he held at THE NORWALK FAIR enouaos. Saturday. Ilav the 23rd. 1003. 2:18 Class Trotting and Pacing 2:30 Class Trotting and Pacing And a Colt Race. Races will start at 1:30 Sharp. ADMISSION, 25c. The Matinee Races are for Local Horses only. - For information apply to Luther M. -. Wright, South Norwalk. Conn. ,5qu éy’bii‘mar at the femoral Hotel , SOUP. , Consomme a la Royale, ' New Onions. Cucumbers. '- ' ' FISH. ' Baked Halibut a l‘Aura. . Pommes Duchesse, . . ,. EMTREES. . . I): de Venn en Cease a la Voulouse. ' Croquettes de Volatiles a la Creme. Beignet Soufle a la Bourgandy. ROAST. Prime Ribs of Beef as Joe. Vermont Turkey with Dressing. 1 VEGETABLES. f Boiled Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes. ew Asparagus on Toast. Petit Pols. . flieeotssh. QM Hem. n Celery. LD. Cold Roast. Beef. Cold Lamb. SALAD. »_. Salad. Mnyonalse Dressing. DESSERT. : . Spice adding. i , Hard and? ti! Sauce. ‘ .. . Pie. [semen Meringue Pie. Banana Ice Cream. 1 . . Eclaira. ~ Assorted Cakes. ‘ Amer! ”Midas 'Ch I nan am ease Crackers: stitches. - Water Crackers.i Assorted Fruits. I Milk. Cotes. czar. otvrosus ass as- aunso. 91!": a Duncan) misuse... ’ NEW YORK- , ”tom "mm;whlch the doctor advl "andmteuashlgmoaq, New Canaan has been entrusted with money to such an extent. _ 0n the temperance question Mr. St. i John was a "radical" from boyhood; .havlng signed the pledge when four-i teen years old. Sixty-live years ago.‘ he and six other young men. all under , 0r about twenty years of age. organised . the New Canaan Young men's 'i‘otnl Abstinence Society. and circulated the ‘ first pledge of that kind in the town. :‘ in 1836 be united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. where he worship-i ed until his death. He was a notary‘ public for fifty years. . Fist-nous. A neat design for a young girl‘s1 'iadnating dress is made. with a plain skirt. the front breadth perfectly plain.‘ but the sides and back tucked perpcng dicularly from the waist line down to :I point. below the hips so as to pro-‘ vide fullness for the bottom. The waist ‘ has a high neck and flicked berths; but the sleeves are shot—ch how length, finished with tucked i‘llfilt‘.1 With hair low in the neck. gsch' stockings and low shoes with big. big» bows. this little candidate for high“ school entrance makes as heat appear- ance as mother could ask for. . “The Body Beautiful." a very hand: somely gotten up book published byi the Baker & Taylor Company. of New. York. has a chapter entitled “A Punch-i iiowl Episode." that should be read by. evory.man who abuses his stomach. A! certain wealthy clubman feared he had. heart trouble. After a careful exam-i ination his doctor decided the trouble. was acute indigestion. Knowing the? man to be a‘ good liver and that hei would have difficulty In inducing him‘. to descend to a plain diet. the doctor, hit upon the plan of giving his pat-i lent an obiect lesson and invited him ‘ to his home that evening. "Mr, R." I wassshown Into the doctor‘s library. ‘ and the two men had a pleasant social chat. Mr. R. noticed an immense silver punch-bowl on the polished ma- hogany table, and begged leave to ex» amine it closely. He was charmed with the exquisite workmanship and its antiquity. Presently the door op- ened. and the butler entered with a tray. on which was a whiskey cock- tail. He turned it into the punch- bowl and left the room. He came back in a few minutes with half a dozen "bluepoints." celery. salted al- monds. olives. redishes and wafers. These all went into the bowl with a glass of wine: then tomato cream soup, more wafers, celery. salted al- moods and more wine. Mr. R. look~ ed on with astonishment. but the doc- . tor went on talking as if nothing un- usual was appening. Again the but- lcr. Thi time is was fish. some kind of fancy potato, more celery and more wine. Broiled chicken went into the bowl nest: green peas; sliced en~ cumbers; mashed potatoes; jelly; two piece set bread, and more wine; also some‘pench sherbet. After that came lettuce and tomato salad with may- onnaise dressing. a water. more salted almonds and wine. Ice cream. cake. i fruit. wine. crackers and cheese. nuts. coffee. and a creme de month. The butler went out and closed the door. i imagine the look on in. R.'s face. The doctor turned to Mr. R. and said. “Now. my good‘fellow go over to the table and look into that punch bowl. That is what goes into your stomach every night. and goodness only knows what you eat at your other two meals.” The two passed out to the dining room and annual or a simple anti." "ll Wimi p" -~. in 1805. Until he was thirteen years of . business. as a clerk and for himself.i ed. and In the following year he was . organized in 1867. of which he was ’ , . take on a lot of passengers. '5’u'st Qahetoesttonfi Church. at South Norwalk. m.~—-—a A fine Congregation attended the Service lust Sabbath morning. It should be larger tomorrow. For one thing our people are getting well acquainted- wlin and interested in our Acting Pastor, Dr. Freeman. and every Service tells Last week we Invited all persOns not connected with or Interested in other Churches to come In with us. sector a regular sitting. and add their influence to our work. We referred such to the Business Committee who would explain our method of Church support. Perhaps it is better to explain it here and now: v : As long as there. is a Vllt'lllli. sitting in the Church It will be assigned oy our Committee on application to any person who wishes to make this his 5 Church home and attend with such regularity as he can. There is no price [affixed to the sitting but our Committee will sav,to him: "Since you are 'onc with us in this work we ask you to Pay each week such a sum as your conscientious Judgment tells you you ought, for the support of the Christian Rellgtop in our City. Perhaps you can pay one dollar a week or fifty cents. or , twenty-five cents. or ten cents, or live cents. Thai is not a matter that con- :ccrns us so long as you settle ll satisfactorily with your conscience. Every- ionc considers that his religion ought to cost him something reasonable and ‘ that things should match. No man Wnlilll justify himself. if he gave it u see- , ond thought, in spending fifty cents a week for tobacco and then giving only ‘ five cents per week to support the Church of God. “Things should match." Don‘t you think so? L This paragraph is intended for those who call themselves “Outsiders" iand have no Church home. Do get to somewhere. Choose the Church where jyon can be most useful and most benefittcd and go there. Come with us If ‘ you can't do better. There is a large chance for you to have your influence .count Just now, with us. In one of the line Public Parks on the other side of the water this little sign appears: ‘ i “The Public is expected to protect what Is for the Publlc's good." Is not that a good sentiment for Public Parks and for Christian Church- es? All of our Churches In this City are moved by the impulse of a Fourth Avenue Car Conductor. This crowded car was stopping at (Nth Street to He shouted vigorously two or three times . "Please move up! Please move up!" and then said once more. desperately. ,“i am doing the best lcan tor the coin fbrt of my passengers. please help me!“ So. good fellow citizen, man or woman. who has been saying “I have noCIiurch home." Please help us! We are doing the best we can for the welfare of our fellow citisens! Morning Service at 10:30: Vespers at 4:30. The new Quartctte will con- iducl a charming program of Sacred Music and Dr. Freeman‘s Sermons will be worth hearing, ‘ The Bible School, with all the affiliated Clubs will be in session at 12 o‘clock. We were glad to welcome new members last Sabbath. We ask parents whose children are not in other Schools to send them to us; that is what we are here for. The young men and women of the Town who are Churchlcss are old enough to take care of themselves. Can they do that bct~ "1"" care and “MW-V ”f "in” ”“09"" for than by having part in our Sunday Club life? On Thlii‘Sdfli’ Evening of next week at the Bible Study hour. Dr. l-‘rccman will present the Sunday School Lesson for the following Sabbath to the llihie Teachers. -, The engrossed Resolutions of Regret at the resignation of and farewell to Rev. Paul Moore Strayer were sent to him at Rochester on Monthly last. lie preaches tomorrow in his new field. South Norwsik, Conn.. Saturday. Ma." 10, m In ma "Turkish“ Bath wrthSImgonFord AND THE BEST OF OTHER FUN in The New, York Sunday Sun Did you know that once you breathed through gills. as a fish does? That's what some savsnts are telling us in THE NEW YORK SUNDAY SUN. And they tell of the transition from gill to lung breathers. At this season. when the thrill of Spring moves us and the bass are biting. the spmt lover finds de- light ln the rod and gun pages of THE NEW YORK SUNDAY SUN—yarns that carry the breath ofthe trees and fields and the happiness of sun shining and rippling waves. THE GIRL ALL ROBED IN WHITE— She is to lead the summer‘s fashions. Women who like to know in advance what's to be right in dress learned long ago that the place to read it is in THE NEW YORK SUNDAY SUN. DO YOU GET GOOD COFFEE'l—The,Wl-IAT'S LEFT OF HER Stet—The quest for it told by the devotees of ‘ show girl thrown out of a job by the the breakfast cup. 1 summer season. How does she live? i"tAlRE.8HE REMEMBERS AARON BURR— "k3“:fiX§soldQ.meM§:w“§orkm A Brooklyn woman recalls incidents conquers fortune for the third time. 0' "13'- historic ““30“". AN AFRICAN DESPOT IS DEAD— TEA GOWNS 0N SHIPIOARD—Fash- This one burned many Christian at: ‘0“ forcing its way afloat. bow necks at sea _ l l dv . . ' stake during h s boo y career ~LIVING ON $3. A VEA A new STRATEG'ES 0"' DETECTIVES“? contributor who lives ten miles from Some of the schemes they have, used‘ New York tells of his success. it) 11'le CI'OORS bflCk to New York. 180": NECKLESSLY SAFE DRIV- TROPHIES OF THE TIGER—Rellca' ERS—Cutting corners with the ex- upturned by the Tammany house‘l ports of the New York l-‘ire Depart- cleaning. . ment. Those who are planning a summer in the country and those who believe New York is a good enough summer resort will find lots of timely reading in THE NEW YORK SUNDAY SUN. it's a dish so cleverly compounded that it pleases every palate. Fiction, Sun. News and Views all shown in the best light in » no: new YORK sorta" sun. The Sun can be secured In South Norwalk From the following me dealers: FRED ,D. COLEMAN. to North Main street. WM. A; lRlGGERMAN. 134 Washington street. Donovan Sleek. JOHN T. HAYES, S Main street, Norwalk. T. .l. MAGNER, 2 South Main Street. . H. E. SODWELL. 76 Washington street. ' - LEARY 1 co.. 19 Railroad Piece. KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY. SCHENECTADY, N. Y.. May 16.— The seventy-seventh annual conven- tion of the Kappa Alpha fraternity is being hqild here sy. delegates rep- resenting Lelgh. ‘Cprnell. Hobart. Wil- EIGHTEEN omens CALLED‘ our. Big Addition to the Ranks of Strikers ' in Denver. DENVER. May 16.—The Joint execu. five committee in charge of the strike! in this city. issued an order at 2 . o‘clock this morning am" out the items, MoGlli. Toronto and Union be .ing present. The; business sessions Effigy." ore :gzém: Skate :2; occupiedthe‘ morning and In the at- . .tsrnoon the dsl tes will enjoy eth- igu‘ggu‘gthtz'lgto 32mg; mung: letic events to b? we on the Onion . College campus. ' is evening there strikers. swelling the number out to something over 5,000. The enlistmfilbgfipmmflw ‘ "N M!” °‘ "N trades council has decided not to or-, ' der a sympathetic strike but has re fermd the matter to the unions for in~| divldual action. » The stflksrs' executive eommltme has notified the oncials of that’West- ‘figarCnnd . .anounotns I Contest to Ray ldfh. (lvcr River School ........... 40,078 Y. M. C. A. ................. 40.728 East Ave. M. E. Church ...... 46,358 Center School ................ 41.432 Catholic Club ................ 37.936 . Norwalk Hospital .. .......... 36,035 Butler Lodge. 07 ......... 12.181 South Norwalk Elks ......... 0.047 Union School ................. .b,309 old Well H. & L. .. ......... 4,914 Buckingham Post ............ 3.380 W“.-._E . -. ._... -.__.____..._....~..... ALABAS‘I‘INE is a natural and durable stone base ce- ment wall coating, to be used over any solid surface—plaster. wood ceiling. brick or canvas in the place of paint. wall paper and kalsomine for either plain or ornamental work. Will not flake or scale or rub off. Made ready by simply adding cold water. i Nerwalk H’d'w’e Co. 34 Main St. NorWaik. ' V Schoolfixes . UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT. The taxpayers of the South Norwalk Union School District are hereby not- ified that the district tax of one and one quarter mills on the dollar. laid on the town assessment list of 1902, at a. meeting of the district held on the 3d day of June, 1902, at the Franklin street school house. will be due and‘ payable on the first day of May, 1903, at which time i shall be ready to re- ceive same at Stilisen-Powell's drug store, 82 Washington street. Penalty at the rate of nine per cent. a year will be charged on and after June 1, 1903. F. A. TOLLES. Collector of Taxes for South Norwalk Union School District. Dated at South Norwalk, April 22. 1903, a22 to it . A _, VENTERTAINMENTS. HOYT'S THEATRE. SATURDAY. MAY 16, MATINEE AND NIGHT. Two Grand Concerts By the Famous 4 Beaseu Sisters 4 OF CALIFORNIA. Matinee at 2: 15. Eventing. 8:15, PRICES: Matinee. 15 and 25c. Evening. 25, 35, and 5°C. Sale of seats opens at Hoyt's Thea- trc, South Norwalk. and Wecd‘s drug store, Norwalk. 5 days in advance of all attractions. Women’s Shirt \Datsts. We are prepared as never before to show you the handsomest line of smart looking and well made Waists the man- ufacturers have designed. Hundreds of Waisis fill our department. contain- ing every good kind, carefully selected by our -uycr. Realizing that a large assortment is what most people like. we feel sure that we can give you from our vast assortment. many to your Iik~ ing. We have placed in our show win- dows a line of .lap, Silk Walsts, made and trimmed in the best possible man- The ideal cool Waist for warm Value $4.00, $2.90 lll‘l‘. weather. Here at FIERCEST KIND OF RACE WAR. i To the Board of County Commissioners LAUREL, Miss.. May iii—The here, of Palrfield County, est kind of a race war is raging near i Burns. in the northern part of Smith” coimty. Parties to Laurel from I...i. it'IlHl' to sell Spirituous and intoxicat- scction state that the whites are up in 1 ing Liquors. Ale. Lager Beer. Rhine in ms and’are whipping and killing ne- Wine, and Cider. at 205 Washington groes wherever they found them. So street. Town of Norwalk. My place of far one white man has been mortally business is not located within 200 feet wounded and several negroes killed. In a direct line of a Church Edifice or The riot began Tuesday and it Is said Public School house. or the premises that the enraged white men of the pertaining thereto or any Post-Office. community are in the saddle, scarch- Public Library or Cemetery. ing for the negro who instigated the‘ Dated at Norwalk, this 13th day of trouble. May, A. D.. 190:), . JAMES F, HAYES, Applicant. 1 hereby apply for a Drugglst's LI- STRIKERS AND NON-UNION MEN' FIGHT. We, the undersigned. electors and NEW YORK, May iii—There was a taxpayers as defined by law. of the. clash between italian strikers and non- Town of Norwalk. hereby endorse the union men in the Bronx today in which , application of the above named James several persons were injured. The i F. Hayes. for such license. strikers attacked a number of men. Dated at Norwalk. this i-ith day of who had been engaged to take their ; May, A. D..1903. places. A lively fight was in progress A. ll, Hafner, W, A. Bronson, Daniel when the police arrived and dispersed L‘Hommedicu, Theo, H. Olsen, E. 'F. the rioters. Smith. i I hereby certify that the above nam- RELIANCE AT NEW ROCHELLE. ed endorsers nrc electors and taxpay- NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.. May iti— ers, as defined by law, of the Town of The cup yacht Reliance arrived here at 1 Norwalk. 1:30 a, m.. today, after her run from; Dated at Norwalk. this 16th (lav/6f Newport. Some time today she will be ' May, A. D.. 1903. taken to City Island to be hauled out HERBERT R. SMITH. and cleaned. mlti 23. Town Clerk, CALL 58-2. Seymour’sStore '+ Nice Home Cut Asparagusf 'nuda Potatoes. Strawberries, Spin a good thing is, and when you test 33 .WEST WASHINGTON ST-. We have Just received an order lad-sic 1b Shoulders 10 l-2c lb ASPARAGUS resh every morning. New Wax Beans. Cucumbers. Tomatoes, Ber- ach. Fresh Country Eggs, Elegant Sweet Rosy Butter, Delicious Coffee. Rich High Grade Teas, Sweet Cream and Milk, Russet Apples. Bermuda Onions, Cora Nut Flakes, Bar-Le-Duc Jelly. Guarn Jelly, Anchovies in Oil, Sardines, Olives. plain. pitted and stuffed. Potted Meats in great varieties. Ferris Hams and Boneless Bacon. We place before you the best goods at reasonable prices. It's a satisfaction in knowing what it you will have nothing else. 0. E. Seymour, Leading Grocer, SOUTH NORWALK. CONN. of Sugar Cured Shoulders, weighing over 2000 lbs. They are almost as nice as hams. Try one at the above price. and see that they are just as we say. Place year order with us saws will receive a fresh lot of high grade Groceries at low prices. Other big bargains: FINEST ILGIN CREAMERY I UTTER, Ll. 25c. GOOD DAIRY BUTTER, Ll.,21t:. 4 lb. Package Gold Duet, foal to cakes Laundry Soap, 25: Evaporated Apples, lb., toe Evaporated Peaches, "2.. 10¢} Early June Pass, can. 7: Large battle Ilue Label Catsup, 21o “IT," the new Food, pkg, l ‘ UNEEDA BISCUIT. jMonarch Root Beer, makes 5 gal- 250 ‘ lone, bot" Sc; 3 for 1a PKG., _ , Malta Vita or Force, pkg, :40 . . g 12: can Corn With one pound of our best _ ”2‘: c." "man“, Mocha and Java Coffee at . Preserved Raspberries. something fine so. pound. ' , can, ‘ to cakes Naptlla Soap. LARGE BOTTLE lFANCY CHOW CHON, MIXED OR PLAIN PICK LES, 10c BOTTLE. CHOICE aixso- rue sea 25c. 30:, use. 40:. so: rouse. St. w ew York Grocery Co 35 and,” Match; 45c“
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