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I“ litter ad Proprietor
DAY, DEC. 15. 1903.“
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“ll—limits Residence.
No prophet is great in his own
fp‘ottlltry." is an old and true saying.
,‘ issbown once again in the fact that
‘ H routine of Herbert. Spencer. one
the deepest thinkers of the age, are
to he interred in Westminster Ab-
“it”. it is said that the dean and
’ , ter of the abbey were adI ersc.
Whether the Influence of the arch
of Canterbury or the King him-
waa hack of it, is not yet known.
[pointed out that in all probability
,. Therefore it rests with King Ed-
~ and must have been due to the
lviews of the great philosopher
time and again. thundered against
rolls He often said that if any-
thought him dishonest it would in
him deeply. but that if anyone ac-
; him of being unpatriotic he did
mind. Spencer was not a citizen
land alone. but a citizen of tho
‘ 11d. A man who saw that England
(at always endure. He saw that
odb'nation can always endure. Yet
. world and its people will endure
til the final dissolution. He could
1000M the theory that the English
.. of government is the greatest and
.in the world, as Englishmen are
ptto‘helleve. He was broad-minded
' ' , [is to feel and to know that the
and competition between the na-
iskeeping back the whole mass in
a progress toward the millenium. For
Spencer has been in comparative
’ty and most of his receipts have
‘from the United States. He was
3 and too broad and too progress-
‘ for England and this country did:
thoroughly appreciate mm and will i
{or many years to come.
it therefore an honor to him that
mains are not to be interred in
3mm: Valhalla, but it. is a dis-
to ntgland, which will be remem— '
' when the name of Edward is well
PIMININI TOPICI.
English walnuts or almonds are an
improvement to ham salad.
One could buy at least a half dosen
of the handsome leather boxes various-
ly furnished for the sewing table the
dressing case. the tmellng hag. etc..
aa'd'then have none too many.
The woman who discovers she has
very little skill in making ribbon bows
is rejoicing in the fact that she can
have them made to order at any ribbon I
counter and in any style by merely pay-
ing for the ribbon. :
Baceedlngly novel Iffects arc obtain I
ed by making lurge eyelets in the cloth
of one‘s gown and lacing them witiIi
strapping-1 of the material. bringing
the ends together at. theilnal eyelet and
finishing them with balls or tassels.
The piycea of dark pottery. say in_
the dark green, make delightful gifts-—
.loubly appreciated if they are filled
with flowers. imagine Ii jar in the col- i
or mentioned filled with dark red I-os ‘
US.
A very pretty touch'o; green is giv-
en to a blue costume b It chuiu 0i
green beads that swings over the coat
in a way to half couiinc it. a cat’s eye.
but pin and perhaps a crush leather
belt of the same verdant hue. All!
these you ace can be removed at pleas
use and another color substituted
i found among a lot of handsome'
l
' bags yesterday one that had a little
mrtal arrangement inside for holding'i
coins. They were series of springs
like those in the little ball purses sus-
pended from chains. only these were
graded to hold quarters. dimes and
nichels. That little oontrivance ap-
pealed to me more than the beautiful.
hand-decorated outside.
,lue of agriculture to tho state.
IllIe II-alI) prosperous
§ the San Jose scale.
OTA‘I'I IDAHO 0' AOIICULTURI.
coo...
Governor Chamberlain spoke of Value
of Cultivation in lists.
MIDDLlllTOWN. Dec. ill—The an-
nual midwlnter meeting of the (‘onu
ecticut Board of Agriculture was begun
here today. with Edwin G. finely. vice-
president .of hoxbury. in the chair.
The sessions will extend through to-i
morrow and Thursday. 1
Rev. W. F. Bowler. pastor of the Bap-
tist Church, opened the meeting with
prayer. after which the gathering sang
‘Amcrica" in the absence of Mayor
Lyman D Mills. the address of welcome
was given by Judge E, Ward North-
rup. err-secretary of State. and the re-
sponse was by Gov. Ablrum Chamber-
lIIin. who is president of the Board.
(lov. Chamberlain spoke of the va‘
He
said that he had not heard muth of
late about abandoned farms and he be- I
licwd that ”lit futmcIs wlre among ‘
people of the .
state After saying that good roads
had helped the farmers by enabling
them to market their products more
easily, be urged his hcnrcrs to cultivate
all the land they could and reach out ‘
for broader markets. l
AII address by J M. Hubberd. of Mid
dietowu. on "Evolution of Form Mach-
inery and its Elf‘wt on tho, Lite’ and
Business of the Farmer.” was last on
the program of the fornoon session.
There is an interesting nxlIib tion of
fruits, nuts. grains and vegetables to
gether with samples of twigs and Ica-
vos showing the. destructive work of
Advertise your wants in 'i‘ e Sentinel
AIR I?
Just the sort of a gift the manly
sights and interchangeable parts.
DAISY REPEATER, shoots. B.
Holiday price ................
DAISY SINGLE SHOT. shouts
regular dollar gun ‘ .........
it's a Merry Christmas for the b
CROKINOLE
AND CHECKER BOARD combl
ilnish board. 'No home is com
for the holidays, Only .........
SLEEPING BEAUTY.
The handsomest Kid Doll in the
These dolls were imported from
Mutton. Spencer was too great,
suitor the King to appreciate. :
la dangerous for any prominent of- i
1133.89ch of War Root. to:
that the little may come when the
alerts of all patriots will be
to defend the country and her
'ons. Anxious, uncommonly.
.reporters are waiting to trans- '
such utterances into the declara- i
that we shall have war soon and'
“Italian Science has been used by
" woman to help out a whist
The team won twenty- -twa to
. 4 the scientist says she would
54”“ pads the score thirty to nothing'
,wellto have her turn her at-
to the Panama didiculties?
aster Edmund E. Crowe.
another four years—Bridge
police'are said to have
. operations in Bridgeport.
is systematically to clean
Mm" in that busy burgh
of the state will not be hon-
' thair presence for some
section; the fact that the
in New Yitk should be pun
. the standpoint.
‘ is not always desirable;
'fool for instance.
mallsiaaad
Malia
d not been interrupted. Would .
OI
Norwaik. is. aifording his frlends '
art—not turned out from factories l)
but made in the German homes. ent
the profession.
Other size; in this line, prices
DRESSED DOLLS.
Blondes and brunettes ptrfect b
——a wonderful display you shouldn't
miss. Prices
TOYS. GAMES AND BUILDIN
‘ NEW GOODS. l’l"S A PLEASURE
76 Washington Street.
REPEII TING
amusement by making him a crack shot without danger. smoke or‘ noise.
These rifles are fitted with walnut Blilt'lltl. nickel steel barrels improved
BODWELL’S.
IF LE 5.
boy appreciates; affords practical '
B. shot. 48 times.
$1.19.
90
H. B. shot or darts.
............... ......
oy who gets one of these.
Us
ned——a reversible, handsome walnut
plete without one.
.................... $1.19.
city for .......... SIIBOI 4
Germany. where dolenking is an i
y the thousand, as in this country.
ire families devoting their lives to I
250 103.09.
aunties in stunning Putislan gowns.
25.11.1031. 15.
o smcxs iN PR()r‘llSl()N.——Al.l.
'10 snow THEM. ,.
South Norms":
. , fl account of his reappoint. ,.
1 HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
In buying Food Products several things are to be thought oi~cconomy and results. But the 1
most important is Health:
Health means everything. In buying food products. if imitations are supplied. there is not
but perhaps an injury to health—which' to beyond price. .
only a loss of money.
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REMEMBER THE GOODS WE OFFER THE PU BLIC ARE THE PUR-
i EST AND BEST. THE PRICE MAY BE A TRIFLE HIGHER. BUT THEN’IT
; PAYS. .
very than of the law. i
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Grocers.
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11 James Scott. aged 36 years. attempted
“ suicide yesterday by drinking one
ounce. of carbolic acid. He is said to
‘be despondent over the death of his
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Sta’ther
Bonds
THE NEW STYLES IN ALL oasnss or water ssos, AUT-
OMOBILE a/Aos, CHATELAINE sacs, AT 25c, 50c. 75c. $1.00,
$1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. 13.004350 and $5.00. '
DAINTY FOREIGN AND DOMIs'rIc Puaass FOR WOMEN
AND CHILDREN, 1»: to 50:.
CARP CASES IN HANDSOME LEATHER, 25¢, 500 and $1.00.
POCKETBOOKS. THE LATEST PADS lN ALL COLORS.
TRIMMED AND PLAIN, 250, 50¢. 75¢, $1.00. $1.60 and $2.00.
MUSIC ROLLS. BLACK AND COLORED. 50c. 761:. 81.00.
and $2.00.
WRITING PADS. 60c, 750. $1.00. $1.50 and $2.00.
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES FOR MEN AT 260, 500. 750. $1.00,
$1.60, $2.00 and $3.00.
Dress Suit Cases. $1.50. 2.50
3.50. 111.00, 5.00., 0.00 and 1.50.
$1.50
HAND sacs, 501: up.
sI-Isvmo pans, STERLING SILVER MOUNTED, 39c and soc.
JEWEL SAFETY PURSES. 390 and 50C.
BURNT LEATHER GOODS 0? ALL KlNDS,10c UP.
Nscawssa BOXES. HANDKERCHIEF BOXE8,GLOVE BOX.
:3. 26c, 86c and 50c. ’
dist."
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BRITIBH BONDHOLDERS’ POSITION
LONDON. Dec. 16.—~A lengthy let-
ter from the council of foreign bond-
holders, personally addressed to Pres-
dont Roosevelt. putting forward the
British bondholders' position anent
Panama and Colombia. has been for
worded by the Foreign once to Am-
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. "“
MIDDLETOWN. Conn, Dec.
ife. which occured about one year
it is not known if he will recover.
Absolutely Pure
There in Coffee
Ill WV "WINGS I 1“ Coffee and Coffee. But the Coffee we place before you cannot be equaled in town. The most deli-
Oil“ leemv "Win! ‘1 cious aroma and flavor. We brow what the people want in this town. and can supply their asthctic .
i tastes, in royal style.
Diaries E. Saytnour. leading 6100a. 33 11051 Washlnalon Street.
_._ Iwmn your money goes the farthest. shrewd buying enables us to quote you thsse satromly low prices. You have the
largest, brighter. newest and cleans“ stack at groceries to select min is t he Nos-walks. For the weakwa effor-
rants Rosieraoliooua awn JAVACOFFII,(aplssauratedsink), .,.......... Pas Ll. one.
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.Oapa cad embassies.
mag-poem was... Is.
bassador Durand. who has been in-
structed to'hand it unofficially to the
Presidcnt. The letter recites the his-
tory of the Colombian debt and asks
the president to use his good oihces
to secure an equitable assumption of a
)ortion thereof by the Panama leaders.
The statement telegraphed from The
Hague to the Morning Leader of this
:ity. that both Holland and Great Brit-
iin insist that Panama shall assume
iability for $16,000,000 of the Colom-
biamdebt, is emphatically denied by
.he council, who point out that no such
large sum was ever dreamed of as Pan-
.ma's share Arbitration at The Hague
1r the personal decision of President
Roosevelt would be quite satisfactory
o the council.
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INDIAN SAVED FROM DEATH.
VICTORIA. B. 0., Dec. 16.——A des-
iatch has been received from Kitltst-
ah, a village on the Northm Brib-
. sh Columbia coast telling of the res-
Inc of an indisn who was about to be
killed by fellow tribesmen who sus-
‘ uected him of protecting sorcery. The
persecuted ludian known as Daniel
Watches. had put a hall of fat, bound
with hair and pierced with deb bones.
in his shoe as a charm which he hop-
ed would bring him the love of an In-
dian woman. Fellbw tribesmen so
:used him of sorcery and planned his
death.‘ Word was sent,to the Indian
tgsnt at Port Easington. who took a'
number of special oilicers the vil-
isgebycsnoesand rescuedtheino
dian. His persecutors unmounted
and taken to Port Easingtoii. where
they were lined and bound over to
keep the peace
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Honest
prices
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balsa FIOITRCTGI
An important Sale
Men’s and Boys’
Clothing!
At a time when it will do 1101] the
most good.
Months ago. we prepared immense stocks for this season,
larger than ever before. but the weather of the first few weeks
of Autumn. handicapped our sales. and large as they have
been since then. it will take more strenuous efforts to move
such a vast collection; so now. when winter is just beginning.
we will make the following attractive oii'erings:
MEN'S SACK SUITS.
In this vast collection, you can find just what you want
at prices that are almost unheard of at this time of the year.
You will save in some cases about 50 per cent. of what they
would cost before this sale. .
$10, $12. and $13.50 Suits. now .............. $ 7..98
$15 and $16. 50 Suits. now ................ $12.29.
$18 and $20 Suits. now ..................... $15.69.
$22 and $25 Suits, now ..................... $18.39.
MEN’S 0V ERCOATS.
The fact that we are offering our splendid line of Over-
coats at reduced prices is enough to awaken kecncst curiosity.
$10. $12 and $13. 50 Overcoats, now .......... $ 7. 98.
$15 and $16.50 Overcoats, now .............. $12.29.
$18 and $20 Overcoats. now . .. ............ $15.69.
$22 and $25 Overcoats. now ................ $18. 39.
EXTRA TROUSERS.
Former prices. $2. 00. $2. 50. $3. 50, $4.00. $5.00, $6.00
Present prices $1. 65. $1 98. $2. 79. $3.19. $3.79. $4.69.
EXTRA SPECIAL.
Our $10,"black Frieze Ulster is positively the highest
value ever offered in Connecticut.
Men’s Roofers. with ulster collars: special values at $3.50, '
$5. and $8.50.
YOUTHS’ SUITS AND OVERCOATS.
The young men have always been well cared for at our
stores. and we now give them an opportunity to share in the
price reductions that we eiier their elders.
$6.50 Suits an Overcoats.‘ now ............ $5.19.
$8.50 Suits an Overcoats, now ............ $630.
$10 and $12 Suits and Overcoats. now ........ $7 .93.
BOYS' SUITS AND OVERCOATS.
' Every parent and guardian of boys in this part of Connec-
ticut should take advantage of the offers in this department;
they won’t occur again for a long time.
$2.50 and $3 Suits and Overcoats ............. $2.19.
$3.50 and $4 Suits and Overcoats ............. $2.98.
$5 and $6 Suits and Overcoats ............... $4.29.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY GOODS.
SMOKING JACKETS. These make the most desirable
Christmas Gifts and you will find the neWest conceits
of the manufacturers at very attractive prices.
BATH ROBES. A stunning comfort-giving collection that
will appeal to every man of good taste and dress.
FANCY SUSPENDERS in a special box, 500., 75c. and $1.
FANCY ARM-BANDS, each pair in a box of its own, 250. and
sec.
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS. newest ideas in handles, both
plain and richly trimmed, $1 to $5.
JEWELRY. Cuff Buttons, one pair in a box. 25c to $2.
* Scarf Pins, 25c. to $1. 50. Watch Fobs. 25c. to $2.
MEN’S INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS. very handsome, spec-
1.1.310.- 25c.. and 2 for 251:. '
MEN'S FANCY HEMS’I‘ITCHED INITIAL HANDKER-
CHIEFS. excellent quality. at 25c. each.
MEN'S HEMSTITCHED LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.
very fine, 15c., 25c. and sec.
FANCY WAISTCOATS, the very latest conceptions in a
great variety. $2 to $4.
DRESS GLOVES, unlined and lined with silk, in Mocha and
Kid. $1.50 and $2.
STREET GLOVES. wool lined, exceedingly warm, 48c. to
SUIT CASES, that will withstand the roughest usage, most
desirable gifts, $1. 50 to $8. 50.
MEN’S SWEATERS, a choice assortmeht at $1.50 to $4. You
must see our Shaker Sweaters with heavy ribbed collar.
BOYSflEATERS handsome, durable and perfect, $1, $1. 50,
aoamsvtsacawasac um uarea, . t 3:. o.
to .ssqmn‘ Thessqa are b.1125 grille-Rim
I ‘5’ -
.13,” , daitfiniclsewhereattromacJosoc.
; more. Wot than are to, fancy individual lions.
' SILK LE“. bummed“ in the best.“ .1116. 50c.
f6 * 6"“
. BOX-'8' GLOVES. very durable and just like PIPI'II 251:. to $1.
nail: $1.11er cars. in’ a amber of desirable. styles. 48c.
1.50.
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