I
Boots.
Queen Quality
Oxforda. $2.50I
$3.00
F'. D. Lyon & Co.
and For
so to ’risc II stage. of .11. " feet
own at, 7 a. m. This is a rise
dun as the past twenty-tour
Knotted that thiIty- two
he reached some time today.
maritime people all along the
jet“ trout both hole and in East St
re prepaIing for the flood.
m: ,mfier Observer Bowie says of the ‘
“The river at Kansas City
rted ten miles wide \thtevor
kind : of delay in the. arrival of the
ii! that flood stage. the out-
as more encouraging. The
:1 below Cairo is compara-
vie? tcans that the wateI
I It LLotiiinistrit-t will
rapidly. thereby possibly per.
, _ vie Kansas Cltv stage of wa-
. Mil here Friday 0I Saturday
' when most of the flood fI om
. -- on river and upper Miss-
' it have passed here.‘
1' - CITY June 3. ——Sixty- -seven
.; tied by a steamer from the
{lid of the Milwaukee Rail-
five miles below this city.
hbt‘ougbt here. Among these
' hangers from a St. Joseph
Island tIain which aIrive'l
orth end of the Milwaukee
to at 8. 30 o'clock Sundav night
a Burlington train from Chi-
ion was due here Sunday at-
Among the stranded pas
wagers were a number of prominent
mutant of Kansas City. One of them.
. P. Hall. said;
~ ~" vé reached the Milwaukee
JtI'll! nudity night the engineer and
$0“ch loaned to cross on account
, the “flirted damage to the pious and
lipid ttt mm there all night Mon
gay ing the train returned to SI.
.ioaving about twenty- five of us
We hoped cross the
‘ ta, Su yni ht we slept
in and Mon ay night at some
see nearby. We had plen-
t and adhered nothing but in-
ace.‘ We could see the city
- stance, but could not got a
news about the flood."
NGTON June 3.—~'l‘he Mis-
le Shave here and pit-\I-III
Tooling tender.
A rostnan.
THE IAROEF.
;‘W,ITI'I IAO TEETH
. crawl-octane good food
Interior-es with we enjoy-
f”: H l the trouble may he
I These being tili-
‘lftwfli b‘e uwund as ever.
been made a special
'no beds and the duality
‘ «I
‘Wr So.
..— --. l. .-.-. .. ...__._._.__.
{souri river at Kansas City has began
‘10 full.
The gauge reading this
morning was 34.4 feet, a fall of 0.6
since Tuesday morning. The rise con-
tlnues to Iheicastward and at St. Louis
this morning the stage was 81.2 feet.
31.2 feet above the danger line. From
:Ihc watt-r ntrw in sight no clnsidcrable
damage can be done in the vicinity of
St. Louis, not over 35 feet of water
being at present indicated. North of
St. Louis as‘far as Dubuque the. Mis-
sissippi continues to rise slowly. Keo-
kulI this morning reporting a stage of
18.5 feet, 3.3 feet above the danger
line. The lower Arkansas is also a
foot or two hbove the danger line but
has about ct me to a standstill.
KANSAS iBl’I‘Y. MIL. .lune 3-lI‘100d
conditions Iverc materially bctterI-d
during the night and this morning the
intense strain of the past four days
has for the first time been relieved.
Communication by steamer with Kan-
sas City. Klimt, having been opened
permanently: and the exact conditions
there having been known. no further
feeling of anxiety was felt for the suf-
ferers in that locality. The relief com-
mittees of ‘both Kansas Citys have
formulated plans for relieving distress
and rostorin order. which plans are
being carrier out today. Relief in the
shape of food and boats sent in from
St. Joseph and Leavenworth is also ur-
riving.1
At 7 ocfork this morning the Mis-
souri liver registeied tbirty- four feet.
a fall of nearly twolve inches in as
many hours; and the weather bureau
predicts Ihni. from now on the water
at this point will fall steadily. The
Kansas river continues to fall at the
rate of one-half inch in an hour. The
ruins have ceased and today the sun is
shining here.
...I_._.
REDISTRICTING THE STATE.
Matter Indefinitely Poatponed In the
Home at Hartford, This Morning.
At 11:10 the Housc, on the motion
of Mr. Lanyon. of Cheshire, took up
the Senate redistricting, which was
caiendaretl Its the special order of the
lay Before the matter came up the
House. adopted the five minute dcbuic
rule
The Senatorial rc-distI‘iI-ting resolu-
‘ion came frmn the Senate in amended
‘orm. Originally the committee I'c—
Imrted on a Senate to consist of thirty-
“ive mcmboie. with an uvciage popula-
tion of 28.0:0ti ’iollnnd county. with a
otai population of 24. 000 to hich out-
eenator. Ar amended in the Senate
the resolution gives ’I‘oiland county
two senators. each to represent a dis-
trict of 12.000. making Senate district
No. 36. to consist of the towns of El-
lington. Mansfield. Somers, Stafford.
Toliaud. l'nion. Vernon and Willing-
on. and Senate district No. 35. to con.
dot of the towns of Andover. Bolton.
Columbia. Coventry and neuron. in
Litchficld county an amendment was
passed in the Senate taking Plymouth
Ind Thomdstou from district thirty
Ind placing them in district thirty-
Iwo; taking New Hartford from dis-
Irict thirtymnc, and placing it in Ills-
‘rict thirty: taking thchfleld from Ills-
rict thirty two and placing it in dis
”:IiIt thirty. taking Cornwall. Kent and
Sharon froln district thirty-two and
dining them in district thirty-one
Mr. Chatilicld. of New Haven. pro-
‘csted that the "lsbcll" plan for rc-
districting New Haven was in thc
~ommittee report. but offered no um-
Indment. ,
Mr. Colt, ‘of New London. offered an
Imendment changing district eighteen.
which was made up by the committee
of Groton and New London. by adding
Stonington and North Stonlugton. and
taking the same towns from district
twenty. This amendment. known as
schedule ii)" was rejected by the Sen
tte.
Mr. Banks. of Fairiield. thought that
the Houseiwould tangle itself up by
parliamentary rules if it began to
Imend the amended Senate resolution
, and moved the indefinite postponement
of the Lil .hfleld. Tollnnd and New
London County amendments. which
was done.
‘l-——'_—'—
PLEADED GUILTY To ASSAULT
. WITH INTENT TO KILL.
Hawaiian, June 3—William
Smith, of ‘Manchester, charged with
assault with intent to kill his wife.
Cora Built], on March 8. 1903, pleaded
guilty in 9 Superior Court today. He
was given an indeterminate sentence
of not more than twenty-one years nor
leaa than sixteen years in state' a pris-
on.
JUDG a GP BERLIN COURT.
HARTFCII . June 3,—Reaolutiona‘
appointing Hard 1. Ailing Judge and
Edwin i. Clark deputy judge of the
town courd of Berlin were received in
the Senate The bill eatabliahtng the
state normial school at Danbury was
made hum pecial order of the day for
‘:II 3’ nt.tnnorrow At 12 o'clock
the adjourned until tomorrow
at o'clock.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMIUO.
NEW H VEN. J‘tIne a.——-AI the morn-
ing coast of the National Council.
Knighta Columbus today. nrfona
committee‘s-sports were rend and die»
cuaaod. oloction of ulcers waa
defer-radii this afternoon.
~H ‘NORWALK
Ronniscnnco of Train
And iiis,_Visit to England
Edwin Jamal, of Eaat Norwalk, Hap-
pened to he on the Other Gide of
the Ocean at the Time.
(ioorge Francis 'i‘Iain. the Athenian-
Demosthenes poet. philosopher and
woman, has bbcu a continual perfOIm-
once for the last three score years As
early as eighteen years of age we find
him .ecturlng on the other side of the
globe. or the AnIlpodI-s, as it was then
called, and when about thirty years old
he and Cassius Marcus Clay. of Ken-
tucky, who is accredited with three
bowie knife duals. and is equally wall-
known. used to talk from the same
platform, Clay taking out- side of a
subject and Train the other, and vice-
vcrsa. During the Civil War we. find
the irrepressible‘George Francis over
the seas. endeavoriug to lnIroducc a
street tramway system. but as "'1 firi-
tishcrs are awfully slow, you II....\., . is
mission was a comparative failure.
having only been able to introduce one
short horse car line at ilirkcnhead. u
suburb of Liverpool. ills iii success
did not worry him at all, as he took
every opportunity of booming up the
Union side of the war of the Rebellion
against almost insurmountable odds.
Our fellow citizen. Edwin James, of
East Norwalk, happened to be over
there as correspondent for a sporting
weekly during the terrlfiic excitement
nil ovcr Europe incident to the cup-
turn of Mason and Slidcil, who were
en room to imgland and France. as
representatives of the Southern (‘ou-
cherucy, with a view of causing those
two governments to recognize the
South as one of the powers. 'I'his mIs~
sioII signally failed, but almost brought
on a war between this country and
Great iiritaiu.
When Mason and Slldcll were cap-
tured they were on board the British
steamer Trcut, which sailed from
Bermuda for England, but were over-
taken by The 'ITIIiI'IrIl States steamship
Sun Jacluto, and overhauled and Ink-
cn off the Trent. Tbcy were. hoWever,
handed over to thc lirltish represental
Iives, who put them on board another
British steamer. and brought them
back to this country,
One evening Mr. James attended a
lecture at St. George's Chapel. Birm-
ingham, England, when, among other
things. Train Iold his audience that the.
school children of the United States
were more enlightened in the history
of the world than their newspapers
and public men, which brought a
storm of biases and an apology from
the rectoI of the chapel who did not
expect such It bombshell. James kept
up a continual clapping and was. or-
dcrcII out of the place.
To show the general ignorance of
the masses Mr. James was frequently
asked if he could not see all the battles
from the roof of his house, but the
Civil War got one of their eyes opened
and the Spanish war opened the other,
While mer there and e\crybody was
agitating and crving out for war when
the Unidt forces w re at pretty low
cblI. Mr James got I-tIcrs ronI Rich-
aId Cobdeu and John Blight, members
of Palllamcnt for the House of Com
mons. approving of his taking papdra
around for signatures to avert such a
calamity, and bring about an arbitra-
tion. Cobdcn and Bright were the two
greatest men of their times, and the
two greatest friends our country ever
had over the sea. Peace to their mem-
ory. .0.
M188 WiLCOX RESIGNS.
Miss Amelia Wilcox. who for six
years has been a successful primary
grade teacher at the Franklin school.
80th Norwaik. has resigned her posi-
tion. The cause of her real, nation is
her approaching marriage, th s month.
to Frank Lauder. the well-known jaw-
eler. She has proved II very popular
teacher, fitted by temperament to deal
with children and the vacancy will be
a difficult one to fill.
NORWALK C. E. UNION.
The Norwaik Christian Endeavor
Union will hold its annual meeting and
election of oh‘lcers on Friday evening
at the First Congregational Church in
Westport. There will be an address
by the state secretary and a banner
will be awarded to the society. which
has shown the greatest gain in mem-
bership during the year. After the
business meeting a social time will be
held. .
—.
DESiRE OLD FURNITURE.
Candlesticks and other articles suit-
able for the furnishing of an old home
are desired by,the Norwalk Historical
Society. A high post bedstead has
been promised; and furniture corres-
poudiug to fit a room in (‘ oloulal’ style
will be acceptable. A room. named af-
ter an old family and furnished with
the ancient belongings of that family
is wished for by the society.
CONTRACTOR HOYT WINS SUIT.
Decision has'been rendered in the
case of Alice Beggs Shastey vs, Dud-
ley E. Hoyt, awarding Mr. Hoytdam-
ages of $261. The attorneys for Hoyt
were John Keogh and John J. Walsh
and for Alice Begga Shastey, Chamber-
lain & Hull. of Bridgeport, and George
McNali, of Greenwich.
A meeting of Old Well Lodge, 1". and
A. M.. was held last evehing. Regular
business was transacted.
A meeting of the Barbers Union
was held last ..evening Nothing but
routine busineaa was transacted.
The deal for the silk mill property
at the Fair Grounds. was not consum-
mated. owing to the question of dye,
ate! in the river.
(-4 M
The list III-ac vapor motor appliedi
to navigation to to be on the
halting but of II. Emile A a. now
being built at Bouiogno. The vessel.
which aety reunion; and is design-
ed to three hundred tone. will be
prowl? Mt!~ a twnhundred horas
power m for operating nets. The
nature will use either mollne or alco—
hol. at which the tank: will contain
eight W gallons. . /
Dining Room
now OPEN
Thoroughly renovated and up to
data. Cuisine unexccllod. Rates $1
per day and upwards according to
rooms, or table board very reasonable.
Under the management of
MRS: I. a. HAMILTON.
BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCH,
' mm 12 to 2 o'clock,
for 85¢.
AL
Especially needed in this dry
«weather.
LJWN SPRINKLERS.
GARDEN HOSE.
HOSE NOZZLES.
Norwalk li'd’w’e Co.
34 Main St.. Norwalit
Relative to the Fan
of Policemen.
lic it r‘IIIII-IIII b3 the Council of the
City of South Noiuulk:
Scction l The pay of the Captain
of Police shall bet Iuo doliuts and fifty
cents ($2.50), and the pay of each l’a-
Irolman shall be two dollars and twen-
Iy-five cents 182.25). for each and cv-
cI‘y day of actual service. The said
pay to take effect July lst_ 1903.
Sec. 2. All ordinances and parts of
ordinances inconsistent hcrcwith are
hereby repealed.
Adopted by the Council, this 1st day
of June. 1903.
Approved June 1st, 1903.
I JOHN J. (‘AVANAIHL
Mayor.
Attest:
‘JOSET’H ii. TAYLOR,
(‘lty Clerk, 12 2t
1e , ,
Capital, «$0.000: Surplua,$185.000
laIlIIa , Into and loan cc.
' 'OF NEW YORK.
Statoh‘dhdrwslon of New
York and Connecticut.
Pay 5 per cent.
orrtqs, 12 so. MAIN 37.
Resident Digoctora Resident Managers
Mortimer M: Lee R. L. Coburn
Charles vaow John 3. Lawrence
Olovcr’s The Plan
Fear ”Stylish
Ladies" Oxfords
at $2.50.
i—(lluzed Kid, wolicd solos. patent. tip,
military heel. A walking Oxford.
2~Giazed kid, waited solos, kid tip
and military heel.
.‘l~-Clu1.cd kid, turned soles, kid tip, Cu-
ban hcei. A very light and dressy
Oxford.
i—Glazed kid. patent tip, turned soles,
Louis heel—u very swell article.
Telephone 157-6.
Wear Sh‘oes That Fit.
i. F.- ifliiiiiiiii ii iii.
Special Sale.
ThiaWoeIt
Of our high grade outing
and Adm-o but. at 31.50,"
83.00. and once court.
‘i '.—————
51 Wall St. Norwalk.
Will My Old Customers
Madly Take Notice!
that I ain‘l’now looabed at '1'! Main
street. Norwaih. and am prepared to
furnish “,ng to enter .or ready ’ to
wear clothihg for ladies and mines at'
vory flammable prices. I
EVENNG s
iHotcl Hamilton
INTINED
. ._.. ._-.. WM... mum“...- ‘ m -M-..’
THE LEADING DRY GOODS STQRE.
woman. will 3..” soil
it
tiilr
or lace trimmed ..............
(‘Iutain SlrcthII-Is .............. 81.2 .3
imperial Clothes Wriugcrs ..... $2. 50
Knife Boxes ........ . ........... file
I) 8 Nickel Tcu Kcttics 'I'I'Ic
Allnumbcr of thc well known (.ordou Dye Hosiery for Ladies, 303s and Girls.
TRISTRAM&HYATT
NO. 2 and s onzafrra BUILDING.
«, a.
4 ‘ N\-‘i
.‘1
.. .' ll ‘.
.1‘ ’ f" .
Hosiery and Underwear
One thing you may depend upon—-theIe is net a stock of Hosiery or Undelwoar t‘bo Iounti that has the
assortment and the values equal to the stock that we art now showing.
Forest Mills Uudt-I wear It» Ladies, Misses and Children. in all cotton cotton and wool; alifipoi and silk and wool
Ladles' Fine Cotton Vests high neck and shOIt sleeves or low neck and sleeveless.
Ladles' Fancy Lisle Vests, lace trimmed
All grades and styles on the ccicbtulcd
.bc to 25c
25c
.n-I..............
.IlllallaillllltlhlIQIl'lleo'eul'leolaellllll'lllollolealo
Fine Maco Cotton Vests and Pants, shaped Vests, high or low ncck, short sleeves or sleeveless, pants piuiu
Gordon Dye Hosiery
’l‘iIe3 Inc the best Ilyc, tin-
fiuest quality and the best to wear of any line of Hosiery in the market, \
Ladics‘ Lace Striped Fine Cotton l-iose .............. . ........... ................................... 13%"
Ladies' Fine Real Maco Yarn, High Spliced 11ch and Double Sole .. ............................. ..... . 19c
Ludics' Lace Lisle Hose extra fine finish ........... ...... ................... . ........ ... 25c
Ladies Fancy Embroidered Open Work 1 Isle iiose ....... >i 35c and bile
Houscfurnishing Department
ii'lillc Wafer i‘aiis .............. L’Ic Mop Cloths .................... . il'c
iL’oI llcavy Milk l’alls ...... 95c Large Butter iiowls ........... . 29c
l’lliiel Lamp Shades, 3c 6 large Rolls Toilet Paper ...... fit:
I l
9 .
Men’s
Serge Suits,
the product of the Washington Mills.
made very well and is good value III
812.00. Our price,
$8.50.
Men's Wool CI'IIItiI and Wool i-‘inu
III-is, made up into 2 New Sulls so that
we can scll thcm :It
as so.
if you gct such qualities clscwhcrc
you will pay $8.51) and $10.00.
Wash Knee Pants. at 250 pr.
ilo3' s Overalls '1.7Ic pair, made of
blue or brown denim
”O
D. Gottiieb
11 North Main IL.
800”! Norwalk.
MW Batter
and '5an
a norm MAIN erect-:7,
, SOUTH NORWALK.
lies a fine line or Shirt Walsts,
Skirts. Jackets and Stilts ready made.
cle Suits. Riding Habit. Gowns. Coats,
llistcrs and Capes of all kinds. Any-
Ihlug you want made to order and to
fit. Sure to satisfy and please. Give
us a call
MENS BLUE
$5.48-
A Double Breasted Blue Serge Suit.
very well made. 89.98. g, \
me beat Preach Sofie. with Vene-
tian Linig‘, $9.98. ,
. aunuan UNDERWEAR.
Different icolors. no the garment.
45c the nu.
Ribbed and Baibrima Underwear.
50¢ thermal-moat: one the salt.
M. KRASOVITZ "
The. best in quality, style and make;
and of all the popular goods of the .
day. Prices reasonable. Altering
tree. Also Walking, Traveling, Bicy-
SERGE ‘ SUITS '
TRISTRAM & HYATT, IIorwaIt’,”conn.
BARGAIN
DAY. u".
Cleaning omitsaie
oi Tailor Made Sails. We
have a areal stock onhand
and to clear them dIit we
will cut the prices almost
in half.
EASY PAYMENTS.
' N0“ Inoneu needed» Wear
the goods while pacing for
them-
' CLOUDIOROT.‘
v TAT! area oaAeuaaa.‘ II
PA 0': ‘ o snapshot: idaho. June a—A terv
HARTFORD. June I. “THE “0“” fine clofibust. m led 'fby .
spent twenty minutes this morning d “.9", of u“ kc”.
cussing the payment to; Mmhérh rédiat m
,yui
m of won-
and my-
servfoea before the committee ell W any , :
crushes s. Nyatml I? My mg, -'
notte mount the Immaa all: u
were entirely too night in W. ”KID- on]
hard. of Mtohdeld, and It WI!
of nit-nut It. In... at the
aia, Mr. Alcora. of >
We!
Norwalk Chronicler