eustoms In the one chandelier . .n'prstty girl Is sure Id . tally of course. at it does not pod rptain Its eil‘Ioscy all . "As it if, It possesses dilly on Christmas day. “Is Ie‘e Joihfied dichotomous white berries in thewinter society nom de plume is ' TI!“ is . fiery says about it. It “but those are mighty " . .to call a friend in need. What. however. is still ll natured than that, as he calls senate" because of its clinging ”and says‘thet It. has “pharmaco- 'é properties." if this is not a . injustice there never was one. Moths has sentimental-dynamic ' and osculetory-dynemic " but'theldseofeseociatingit store Is’ preposterous. ‘ oea trees and not much else. was honored above other to endwes used In their religious . lee end from the Druid prayer 9 on, come the kissing games of " present day. Mistletoe has always honored until modern vandals be m eflling it names and society be some so progressive as to believe that . was not heethd to promote osculn il'het‘, however, is an entirely er- . sous idea, end its name should be ‘ , for the good it has done if for Wales. It Is the old original ma- Moots! agency and has always been " In making phllters and love po showing that the ancients appre- . it. . proper way to use mistletoe ls to g it In as many places in the house " is mistletoe to go around end welt behind a door until a girl was under it. if it is not the right .9‘ they te'ke another nap and let " do by. If the right girl stops an t or in fact anywhere near it . . .a prayer to Venus and kiss M I! It. tskes ell day. At other sear ' of the year this would be cOn- ' a court of law as being as- 3 . when felonious assault. but ‘ mm, according to the rul- .Ihi eon . ,._.It is permissible and ' ’ his. and that the care. or art in getting under V flffltory' negligence on her . Wm,.pull end void any as. "Ruth Ashmore did not thiamine In her famous ' "‘IN‘CIIISD and, having pass not there is no reason in the why the eminently respectable -‘ ebiding character of Phoradeh- hevuoans should not be eaten ‘ .. pere.dventure WWW therefore ’ k a toast to mistle- ’20 its tredacers. W (iv for the alleged new towr. W later-m us whether the a. club in Strstford is m... or the Civil W harshness-orthonor- ‘ moi-trounce ‘jhesll'esntroubllhg as it was sixty miles an S m headlong mm a pile of great timbers and was wrecked. The speed of the train sent it plunging ahead as wheels left the rails and bumped over the ties unoi the rents were ripped up and out. and the great cosine roll over. Two beg- gags cars dashed on ahead. past the dismantled engine. leevmg the right oi way end plunging sown over a hunk. l‘he tirst passenger car, a smoker. pushed past the engine end tilted over wwsrd it at the same time. This car ‘wen titled with passengers and all were AM A story of courage and heroism ash .iom equalled. is told of Benjamin «whole, “a steward on the dining car, .ne lest car on the train. When the on a“ iTOllS. 12 North Wain Strut. Reduction . Its we do lidt‘carru anll stock over. we dive our customers the benefit. A. J. Collins&Co. when! Directors and lmhslmors. Shuto Norwslk. train was dragged sideways along the " ‘ load, Nichols was in the dining car. JOIIIIIK. bumping and swrngmg. his car anally stopped. Belore II. had made its .aat lurch, Nichols leaped end ran to- ward the smoker. which was reduced or twisted Iron and splinters. The crash had torn the escape valve from are top of the engine end the steam was shooting in the car upon the pas- .engers. liking of! his coat Nlcnois ripped and tore it and plugged up the pipe. shutting off the steam. After .ms Nichols ran back to the sleeping .ars and rescued ilve people. When General Manager aims. of the flaltimore & Ohio Railroad, arrived at Lil! scene of last night's catastrophe, near Dawson. be was so overcome that he cried.» Men and women who crowd- ..d to the scene were compelled to turn may from the aifectlng sights. When the relief train reached here. thou- lands or people were at the station. A largohumber of Conneltsvllle people uad gone to Pittsburg for Christmas shopping and were‘expet'ied home on the limited. Every available cab and carriage had been held in waiting to convey the injured to hospitals_ Citi- .ehs I rrned‘ themselves into a relief .eorps d gave assistance in the re- .leVfll of the wounded from the train. In addition to the eleven who have died since being taken from the wreck, many others are certain to be added to the number at victims. All have in usled the steam. and are suirering in- Mensely Louis Helgoth, conductor of the train, was in the second day coach When the crash came. and no one know; just how or what happened to him. D. W. Hills. porter on one of the sleepers said as soon as hecould got off his cal he won. 0r ward and heard some one shouting .rom the top or the bank, where he .ecognised Helgoth' s voice. He was in rl'llDlO agony, but Shouted lat tilt: top 31' his voice: “For God's sake, I am .caided to death. but some one or you an a red lamp and flag :9 or she writ 3e on us.’ Even in the mental suffering of ev .1” one about the scene the bravery and thoughtfulness of the dying con- luctor was suiiicient to bring words oi noise and commendation. A DANGER iN FALL GOLDS- Fell colds are liable to hang on all winter leaving the seeds .01 pueum. la. brunt-blue or consumption. Fe. .y’a Honey and 'l‘ar cures quickly at... .eveuts serious results. it is old and eliehle, tried and tested. sale and nuts Jontains no opiates and will not our. .tlpate. Sold at Plaisted's drug tote, South Dol‘waik. and A. U. n. uan' s Derisn. -Lo—————_-——4 RETIREMENT OF SUPT. DAVIDSON HARTFORD, Dec. 2:. —-Charlea h. Davidson superintendent of the Hart ford division of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will re tire from active duties of the respon sible position on the first of January. Mr Davidson was called to Now. its ven yesterday and on arrival there re- ceived from General Superintendent O. M. Shepard formal notification that by reason of his age he was to be retired on half~pey with the coming of the new year. Mr. Davidson is 74 years old and has been for more than li‘years connected with this company, having risen frotd’the ranks to the super-lured. Jency of this division and having prov- ed himself a most useful and ancient ailroad men ' I. .~: r ---—-—-———-w-H-' ONLY cues roe overheats. ' 2 Wu. Franklin Bush. of New Castle Del. says: "i suifered for rippers with dyspepsia. used to have mt dis mint] Sod he’llhlngibl mod 1:? hear in P' ed me until- mm ,aod trig". For sale by a. is. emitted F. a. Baa- ter. and the Clidoi'd Pharmacy. ‘ ” KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED. SHELTON Dec. 2: .—A. T. Elchle. aged “wears was knocked down and robbed lest gm 50.69: mm no mom when a ysuddenlytnrn i from manmht'mg‘fih. :3ng I“ la the wheed h good said 0|! his trips to uy a to a more with him emulates about 3‘ friend who was with him In the palm dollar. i-Ia’ was walhlnl to hum home car "Hers. tekeoneofn' theseduttl e “Iii!“ a Les. euoss ................. , ..................................... 25a 3 CANS MAONOLIA MILK ........................................... 25o a Les. sx'rsa LARGE PRUNES ..................................... 26a 4 cans soup .......................................... . ............ 26c s JARS JAM ........................................ , ................. 2 6c 5 cans JAM‘ ....................................................... 26c 2% as. into. sockwooo'e Paamu M cuoooasrs ................ 25c 3 Papa. eunusm'e cocosuur ..................................... 25¢ 31 La. PKGS. cuasaurs ........................................... 25¢ a cane EARLY JUNE ease ......................................... 261: 3 case CORN .......................................... . ............ 26: 1 Le. seer surrsn ............................................... 25c s 'paoa. (my KIND) emcee: rtoue ............................ 25¢ a race. ousvas'e cons STARCH ............. - .............. . ..... 2 6c 3 pass: JELLO .................... united Grocery 00., ‘ sanity". Specials. We Invlto you to ooms In and Judge for ydursol! I! It ’ Is not worth your time and money to Invest In the following SpooIoIs. ...................... 266' i i l 20 North Main Street. POPULAR AMUSEMENTS. CHRlSTMAS DAY ATTRACTION. The attraction at Hoyt' a Theatre to- morrow night will be Edward Harri- 'JOVOUSNESS AT CHRISTMASTIDE. Joyousness is eynote of Christ; mastide.I it lee I'J'alth to sing. her hithest songs of praise. Some times and in some countries the glad- gan and his famous company preseut— . some spirit oi the season has degen- ng the comedy drama‘ 'Old Lavenderf' l‘hls excellent play has stood the test If many years and probably will over emain the acknowledged masterpiece of Mr. Harrigan and his talented asso~ ,ziates. It Is the story of a well-tmdo .nd well educated gentleman wt: l: '2. llselpatlon get the best of him and be- ' :omes a moral and physical wreck and lsaociste of the wait and stray of the locks. The, play is replete with path- etic comedy and contains a number of my pretty musical numbers. To the lovers of good chamcter acting “Old Lavender" will be a rich treat, BENNETT-MOULTON COMPANY. The repertoire of the Bennett 0. Moulton Company, which opens their :oming weekB sowahI-i al meet etao engagement at Hoyt'a Theatre the com- ng week is one or unusual merit. in- eluding an entire line of plays which He now presented at popular prices tor the first time. Among the produc- tions which will be given during the Ingagement here are “The Belle of Vir- ginia" “Shipwrecked. " “Outcasts of Society " ‘ By the King's Command " “The Working Girl."'“A Struggle For Life." “The Lyndon Bank Robbery." and "A Daughter of the People." They will be presented in their entirety with all scenery, costumes and effects and mounted as if they were playing at prices higher than those which the Bennett-Moulton Cbmpany have made popular. and the general public who attend the productions marvel how such attractions can be produced at such low prices. Matinees will be giv- en daily, beginning Tuesday Ledies’ fifteen cent tiehets tor londay even- Ing can, be gotten at the advance sale. THE LONE STAR STATE. Downln Texas at. Yoekum. is a his dry goods ilrm of which Mr. J. l. Hal Mr. Heller on one of Ear kingdom dyou viii y in the “morning feeling . For! the "dark brown" taste. lerated into boisterous mummeries out of harmony with the character of a re llgious festival, but the great truth 0! the incarnation of Jesus has ever been beneath the various manifestations of Joy. As the celebration of Christ's ne tlvity it must always remain one of the great festivals of ’the Christian year. This is a with for charitable deeds for smiling faces merry greet- ings and exchange of gifts and it is certainly a fitting opportunity for us to accentuate the truth that our re- ligion is one of hope and cheerfulness. —-Chriatian Work. KOOOL DYSPIPSIA CURE. Digests all classes of food. tones and strengthens the stomach and diges tlve organs. Cures Dyspepsia. Indi- gestion. Stomach Troubles. and make rich, red blood. health and strength Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds won, out tissues, purities, strengthens ant sweetens the stomach. Gov. .0. w. Ai kinson. of W. Va. says: “I have use a number of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsl. Cure and have found It to be a very or tective and indeed' werful rained) for stomach ellmen l reeommano it to my friends " Solddiy Cliiford Pharmacy. THE NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY. Norwaik, Dec. 10, ---.o- lnterest at the rate of four (4) per cent per annum for the current six months. will be credited depositors. Jan. 1 1904 and paid to them on and after an 11. Per order of Board of Directors. . 0E0. E. MILLER. . d8: lat . _ Treasurer. m DURING CHRIS HMS WEEK To introduce our Flash Rose Cream which is excellent for chapped hands and roughness o! the skin In geibrel. we will give one bottle of it to every purchaser of Bile worth of drugs. In cidentelly. we sell the W. l. Cough mature. the best known ramedyfor acute and chronic bronchial troubles. ZIITPUSS' » I N SOUTH NOB " "IWWIIM’ l have it to loan on all kinds of Real Estate in large or small amounts. from one to three years, or on easy monthly payments. ii and ii per cent. interest. F. Armington Peaveu. Mortgage Irolror. 1090 Fulton Street. Dept. M BROOKLYN. N. Y. NOTICE. cm BILLS. All persons having bills against the City of South Norwelk are requested to present the same to the undersign- ed on or before Thursday December 24.1903 for payment by the present Council at their last meeting to he held on the 28th Inst. JOSEPH R. TAYLOR. d2? St City Clerk. POPULAR AMUSEMENTS. .,_. ._ . .45 HOYT'S THEATRE. One Night Only, DCIMSER as. THE Famous AUTHOR-ACTOR. Edward Harrison In His Original Cit-roofer Croltlen, OLD LAVENDER With All its Catchy Songs and Music, Under the Persouai Maneg’ment of . . HANLEY. And Suported by a Dozen of the Old- Time Favorites. sauces—cu. soc. 73s. teen. H HOY'I" 8 'IHEATRE. WEEK OF DEC. 28TH. 25th Your Beunel-l‘ioultou Co. REPERTOIRE: Evenings. Monday—A Daughter ot the People. Tuesday—The Belle of Virginia. Wednesday—Shipwrecked. Thursday—Thunders Sank Rob- leery. Friday-Cutouts of Soceity. , Saturday-4 Struggle for Life. Metlnsoe, Tuesday—I'l'he Lyndon Bank Roh-' hot-y. Wednesday—By the King's Com- mend. Thursday—The Sultan’s Palace. Friday—A Doug tor of the People. Saturday—The orklng Olrl. SPECIALTIES. dongs-J‘s. V .4. l. “'ersw'fi'w Clear ante . Sac Bit-Night ‘ handed Seeds Oops. Books. Yor’iumoru, "Rotor as. A. \Dork Boats. Picture 31' ms. Duds. Santa Encode, .i_r’-'~ can _ < THE NORRISSES, Dallas-tors of Col- , oreii Comedy. PEARL DANFORTH, Singing and ’ Dancing Souhretts. i CHARLES r. CLARK Comedian and Mimic Wfll ludpat at New Songsi and lnvltatltina. ADA ORIENHALOH. Latest Songs. I CHAS. KIMNIV Inning and Dancing. sassa'r r. am‘r .Comsdy Acrobat. PRICES—Evenings, 10: 20c and 301:; Motions. 109 and 20a. j Space would not permit us to an Cloths f__ .Soyinour. ~3th o: it have Just a last word to say regarding Christmas in their ad today. Read it. Let us help you to make the Christmas Dinner one loop to be rem slithered yoods, let as transfer them over to you. " CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES lN ASUNDANCE. A Limited Number of the Franco-Amer- Assorted Silos Froli- teen leeks“. Stuffed Prunes. “The [lowland Dry Goods Company Roman E FOR WEAK new the meet healing naive to theiwovlo. CALL 5“ for specials. ' GOOD THIIWS T0 "1'. A Merry ChrIStm'as To All. We certainly have Pineapple Cheese. Olsoo Cherries. tines Mince Meat. Fancy Silas!“ Cheese. Preserved Singer. . Rlohs's Fruit Cake. Pulled Flu. “Q KMM'OH Pips. ‘ Royal English Pl Luddln Seekat PI . Roye'l Clutter Tam Retains. in 1 lh.A Le eeortmsnt of New Nuts. and By. in. . ‘ Faro I‘ghtae. 2‘ ' O ' .- THSAI:|ST FRUITS IN TOWN. reopen. Fancy so. ’z ‘ Marmalade. > Dupes. Crasher-rho. . g ' ‘mJama and Jellies. Nuts. discs Citron. Stuflad Olives. Crepe Fruit. Orange and Lemon Peel. Pittsd Olives. . , Bananas. Comets and Raisins. Truffles. , reason peas; reason PATIS uuahaooos. ulnar-ate our lot as stock of table' delineated. We invite you to cell. will do our but to assist you In selecting your wants. imam 33 W53! manual: 3m Hipb’y New Your. . Airshow-rte ‘Chrlstleelen Onset wt in“ I tonsttssvsry “ashram mean.“ itsvzn'én' We: ' ”granary“ g V canny. ' can any. fix“ “Mills. helmets-attitudes staini- Q ~ ‘aIMhuhetyeueeesflypeyfla % $3.5mmm mic-mammfim. _‘ 3. a soar: eves '—-——'~—‘—!— All kinds of fresh fish at rusonablo prices at “Captain Ducrosss. See ad. the We We Wish You All a Merry Christmas