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one was 0.50 now 4.00.
ONE was 7.50 now ~s.oo.
.7 one was 7.50 now 4.75.
TWO wsnettso now 7.50.
one was 70.00 now 5.75.
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' and acorns will be four scrolls
select from.
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Embroideries.
We. have .just opened a case
of NEW EMBROI—DERlES. and
these With our usual large assort-
out make an a [tractive varietli to
This is the season when the la-
dies ate especiailti interested in
these goods. and then will find .
ATTRACTIVE PATTERNS and
PQPULAR PRICES".
" ' Come and see then} tit -.
7 us"
attains: 7.7 .77 777:»...
,ncctleut house. whether large 07 small .
' Pfalla to cure. E. W. Grove‘s signature
3 lsea‘each' box. 26c.
. {Elsiw‘cck inthe superior Court. as fol—
J. .f vs. Connecti-
cut my 2?“ ”Kiting palm,
‘ runes A. i‘hvghegleg,
tihf' is. Sarah—77‘ ita'yii ion ora Duly
‘ irry‘lt a‘pp’eal theta probate: Gertrude it,
't‘la .. V's. Ah 911.!)
~ 71%- title is. Nordabg
tieo‘r Nordaby: Mic-7:14.7-ow
vs. bucolicut Railway 7.7377777;
ginniimret Caren vs, New
Iiia‘ven and liartford Rail.
eavalanlnsu- _
7 me up flow Are.
The inacrlptionc About the Chertpr
Celt films for It. tome.
Mitt John M. llolconfiis n7c7nbei of
lllt‘c or-nwtk at 00!“ for dtho 8t.
1707th an and spool? idnor on
‘_77uti abs and state history for8 the Con-
noc' out house read a .report before the
coiniula'ihni Q.77~s>:itiiiy a'ft‘rrnoonx tic-
stri in in he turn 77 iii the
liotn'i't- and (lid li ilpocfally at: the
t‘ llllltt‘l‘ Oak frame and Inscriptions on
it titat is to be in the main hallway-0-
either side of the coat of arms of the
state which will be in the frame will be
quotations providing the fitness of the
title. "Constitution State" which Mrs.
llolooinbe has selected foi‘ Connecticut.
(in the frame will be symbolic reproaon
tatiuns and among carved on .leaves
caring
dates and inscription of much signifi-
cance to the state representing in fact
quite an epitome of Connecticut his-
tory. The first roads. “1630, the Consti-
tution Born in Connecticut? the sec-
ond, "1662. the Charter Secured by
John Winthrop and an infant Republic
l’t‘otcotod:" the third. “1687. the Chart.
or lllddon in the Oak and the Republic
l’l't'lt‘l‘VQd." the fourth. "1789. Adop-
tion of the United States Constitution
on Connecticut's Model."
Tho quotations to be printed on
either side of the coat of arms. as 777:-
lcvtcd by Mrs. lloicoinho, were approv-
ml by the state. board. They are as fol-
lows:—
The eleven fundamental orders of
Connecticut with their preamble pres-
Hit the first examples in history~ of a
written constitutimn—Grcen's “History
of English People."
The Connecticut Constitution of H539
is the foundation of the ropublieanln-
stltutlon of the colony. it may claim
on higher considerations the attention
of students of politics. science and gen-
eral liistory.--J. Hammond Trumbull.
'l‘iic birthplace of American democ-
r777-y is Hartford! Government of tin-
pt-ople by the people. and for the poo-
pit- first took shape in Connecticut—-
the American form of common wealth
(Mllglllflled n Connct tit of and not in
Massachusetts. Virginia. or any other
t‘olony.~'l‘lie Connecticut constitution
of 1689 was the first written eonstitu
7ion iii the history of nations-«Alex
Johnson
it was the first written constitution
ltnown to history that created a govern-
lilt‘lll.“~.’0lill Flake.
It is on the bank of the Connecticut
under the mighty npreachlng of Thom-
as Hooker and in the constitution to
which he gave life. if not .form, that
we draw the first breath of that atmos-
phere which is now so familiar to us.
~—.lobnstono's "History of Connecti-
cut."
"Thomas Hooker. the man who first
made possible our American democra—
7:.\'.—~Elliott, “History of New Eng-
land.”
The first constitution written otii as
77 complete frame of civil order in the
now world embodies all the essential
features of the constitutions of our
states. and of tht~ republic itsclf as they
exist at the present ilay.----llorat~c
Bushnell.
Alone of the thirteen colonies~ Con.
nccticut entered into the W777 of the
Revolution with her governor and
council at her head tihdci' tho. consti-
tution of her royal chartcr.»l.eonard
Wolsey Bacon.
77773 Some lessons
Rev. W. W. 'l‘. Duncan's prelude iii
the First Methodist Church. last night
was on the Baltimore Pirazi
,Wo refer to the calamity which be-
ioli the fair city of Baltimore. not that
we may publish news nor that we may
keep fresh in the public mind 77 ston
of dimes-ins details, but that we may
ascertain the suggestivenua of such
an untoward event. information is of
Value to u- only as it aids ltlcna, and
experience is nothing except as it pro-
duces character. To be informed of a
fire that destroyed eighty blacks of a
prosperous and populous city. and to
experience the sensations or dismay.
suspense and sympathy, is certainly to
be stimulated to thought. We are apt
to think:
First. of ”It: inability of modern
scientific apparatus to cope with such
a fire. The march of modern civillu.
lien is along tan lines of safety. Oni~
buildings are said to be more modern
in proportion as they are safur. iron
anti stone are substituted for wood that
they may be at once stronger and more
are proof. (7777 fire companies are
more carefully organiztil and thomugli.
ii' traititd in order that the city may
be the better protected from the rava-
ges of flame. while the most perfect
litt‘ illiplll‘llllln is stained at great cx-
pcnst that fire may be more qultkly
extinguished and tht damage confined
to the building in which it otlginuiuti
Set in spite of all this here is a great
7‘il_\' with its 77777777779; ct-ntre complete-
ly burned out. because a fire could not
be extinguished or controlled. The
question arises naturally as to tho
prnt'llt‘tll efficiency of all our improve
incnia. Are our fire-proof buildings
iutliy proof against firr‘.’ Does our the
extinguishing apparatus really extin-
guish? it is 7777- 77777777: notation that
persons ask Wht‘ll in spite of quaran-
tlnt- precautions. infection spreads anti
an epidemic pri‘YflltH. it in the saint-
situation which tempts many to say
“in spite of all precautions 777‘ modern
finite, we were safer in the olden
times." But two self evident truths
"lid to ho l't'flit: iiilit r771
First. that iiia-taqtltins are valnnbltI
only in propoition as they are used.
When they are only partially use. tht
rtniuit isflouiy partially satisfactory.
in the first district of Baltimore many
of the buildings were not modern.
i‘hi-st served its kindling wood with
which to igniti illt‘ lit‘llt‘l‘ buildings.
.7777! under such -‘t‘iltllll0njt, the latter
would naturally be 7!cs:royi-d. The
purpose of modt‘.ii construction is not
till" the fire lllfll'i building shall rc-
.:talii unharmed ii. :7 veritable furnace
of raging flame. but that such a raging
iiumc shall be prevented through the
absence of inflammable insterial. But.
second. we nrcd to rt-incmbet' that
though the ctuiilngrntlon was great. it
would have been far greats-r if nonr- oi
the buildings had been of modern con-
struction. That which lessens 77 cal-
amity is oflon disparaged because it
did not absolutely prevent it. Some
people think a physician is of no vai-
uc to one who has it" incurable tits-
raw. [lint relief of pain is einintntly
important, even if it is not removed.
So modern t'llnalrllt'llml and ncleiitiflt~
fire fighting wore of litestluiabio vsluc
to Baltimore. (Willi though they did not
immcdlately extinguish the fire.
Second. we are naturally led to ask
if such a calamity is likely to befall
another city. (‘trtain conditions cou-
uccted with this great fire are liable to
A market for all articles in the. Con-
has been designed by Mih‘ Holcombc
land has been arranged by B R. Sher-
man it will have at the top a view oil
the house. with a space below it for‘
numbering the article to which it is at-
tachedr near the bottom will be the;
word "Connecticut" and on a scroll
"The Constitution State." with the four
notdble dates 7
TO CURE A CDLO lN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bronte Quinlno Tablets
All drngglsts refund the money if it
THIS WEEK in THE COURT!-
7777777; Elinor has assigned cases for
> Tn adg—Fmter|0.1'ann:r vs. Susie
t7. Henry ”gamma va.’ James
rill htama'dathsaeassi'a'n-
‘t
fifiififi annnr'ée
Wanamaamuoe; lid-son
Horas. at al..' in. Charles w.
.. no tiniest instantly burnt-
be found anywhere and at any time.
and no human skill 77777 anticipate or
prtvcnt than Such ate the oaploslon
in the. Hurst building where the fire
started, and the cause of which wili
probably never be known; and. the
prevalence of high winds There are.
howeter, conditions which. may be
changed. The fire fighting force of the
city seemed insufficient for pi'opcry
protection. Some cities like some men
are very capenslveiy economical and
save money to the citizens by light
taxes. while thereby they, endanger: all
the financial interests of the people
We do not know whether this was the
case 77777 Baltimore but it is a very
common case. We often hive to pay.
dearly for oui lessons, but we can
largely determine the cost for our-
selves. it cost us a 777777777777 to learn
that anarchistic doctrines were norm ”to
be tolerated men in a land do!
speech and unbounded tolerallon. it
cost 600 men. women and chit ,
to float
exp-in 77777 lroqnols Theatre C lcitgo to
learn that 77777.7 diminution eal'a
safety appliances lot public bulll lags,
" - from
file Greet Disister ill Bal- '
’tiiiiore. Maryland
r—r
.town harbor early today.
Crow 1 7
1|'au A'nlliata.
ain‘t-a
anatomic.
.tfiorwoolda.
cAllll. hogging Uot
A-ct ~ri‘in re for
and I lord mile! in 7775““
You will see the excellent oflcr Ill" 1|le
hot dose by dealers everywb on.
iottlea F 077777' and tom mic.
STATE BUSINESS EDUCATORS.
Prealden't t 8. Brown Preeldsa at Meet.
lng Held in Brown's Business
Celine
Tht- toridiiecilcut Educator's Asso-
clation he do my profitable and suc-
cessful mot-ting Saturday at Brown's
Bualtitss College on (‘aunon street,
Bridgeport. 'l‘lieic were about seven-
ty-fivc prescnt at the. morning session
with fully as many at the afternoon ses‘
slop. President 1. S. Brown presided.
At the morning session .1. E. Kins.
of New York. representing the Ameri-
can Book Publishing Company. put in
an appearance cntirciy unexpectedly
'hut much to the delight of all partici-
atcd In the discussions and replied
some of the criticisms made. He
represents the business text book part
of his company and so is very famil-
iar with the needs of business educa-
tors.
Peaiiiaiiship Export Marrs, of New
York. was also present and spoke upon
his specialty.
Front-is ll. Courtney" of New York.
was also among those present and
gave a marvelous exhibition of frot-
iiniitl pcnmanshlp. writing backward
and upside down much faster and
clearer than the ordinary person can
write in tho usual.way.
Miss Lena l". Hudson, of New
liritain. road on important paper on
"Cliurat-tcr Moulding of lllt‘ Young
Man lit the Business College." Her
paper oXt-lied widespread interest and
many consulted her in regard to her
views so well expressed after she had
finished.
‘ w. .l, Stiliiman. of liatibttryI. spoke.
77777777 "Suggestions." making known
ltt}\'t‘i‘ill methods to aid tlit~ teachers
in imparting instruction. His address
caused 77 great deal of discussion
which was participated in by Messrs.
ll. W. White and E. 8. Watson. of
Bridgeport: J. ft). King. of ‘Nt‘w York:
and N. ll. Roberts. of \Vliislctl.
At the close of this discussion,
President Brown announced ti recess
for lunch.
When the session canto in at 1'
o'clock. it had three papers for its
consideration.
The first of those was by E. .l. \Vll‘
cox. of Middletown. on “Ho-7 i ’i‘ourli
Bookkeeping." This was followed by
if. i. Pratt, of Meridcn. who spoke on
“Woror.” The third and last liMM'i
of the afternoon was by N. H. Roberts.
of Wiltstctl. whose subject was “Busi-
ness Corrt-spontlt-iicc."
Following the discussions held on
those 77777777777 was a business session
at which the association elected om-
ccrs and adopted a constitution. malt-
lng a permanent thing. it was the
unanimous opinion of all that the
meeting had been very helpful and
was very instructive. The associa-
tion will lioid regular meetings iii-rent
tor nt stated intervals at the institu-
tions with which Its members art.- con-
nected. it was forum! only a few
llitmlhs tigo til it Illt‘i‘illlg llt‘ltl at
lirown‘s Business College.
PERFECT CONFIDENCE lN CHAM-
IERLAIN‘S COUCH REMEDY.
Where there used to bo a feeling oi
uneasiness and worry in the household
when a child showed stbloma of
croup. there is now perfect confidence.
This is owing to the uniform success
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
treatment of that disease. Mrs. M. i.
Buford. of Poolesville. hid, in speak.
ing of her experience in the use of
that remedy says. “i have a World of
confidence in Chamberialn' s Dough
Remedy for have used it with perfect
success. Mychlld Garland is subject
to severe attacks of‘rcroup and it al-
waysggives him prompt relief." "
SCHOONER RUNS ASHORE.
The Life Saving Crow at Provlneetown
Cone to Relief of trans and May,
PROVINCRTOWNi Mass. Feb. 15.—
During a heavy aoutheasteriy snow
storm. the. Boston fishing rechooncr
irons and May ran ashore on Wood
End. near the entrance of Province-
The vessel
was not badly damaged.and it was the
pooled she would be caved. The Wood
End llfc savers went to the assistance
7f the fishermen with the intention of
aiding them to float their craft
A southeast gale prevented and in
are not on the statute books to remain. 1 tin thit it snow storm the new of the
an 77777777 77777777. 07 77777777777777.- hut schooner lost their Bearings tshilt~ mak-
777 be obeyed It has 70777 as hundreds! Inn for the harbor.
and thou 77 of human uve
rallit'nd .1777- to learn that it'é pro. shelter
tection fe in travel as well a the
increase of business and the ehiargvp'
meat of profits is needed. Bows shall
do well to learn the me of adequate
protection“ agalnt'it fire before the 108-.
initiate mum‘s:
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but " outlet of wlteruitl
invariants! of our homes. ”is“,
daily life are Provider?“
use his
Two tugs with
in barons have pttt into the harbor for
A CURE FOR ECZEMA.
My baby had Eczema so bad that its
head was a solid mass of scabs and
in hair all came out. i tried many
Median but none seemed to do any.
errata labod untll 1 used DeWitt’o
itch I Salve. The Eczema in
scuba are gone and the lib.
figs one‘gpoalp to perfectly clean and
than“ its hair is growing beam.
I can not give too
"I in.
to Dantt'a Witch Hazel
3‘22"“ 77 Farmer, Bluff City. Ky:
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' ' ‘ ‘ Bridgeport Advertisements.
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“3733:": AT READ SE
Novelties In laces.
A touch of beautiful Lace often is the making of .i
gown and the fasthns this spring call for Lacs in a bun.
drcd t ays. Novelties of the most fetching kind are dis~
played. '
The Net Top Laces with Venetian edges are enjoying
a great popularity. and they-arc especially fitted for use
with the sheer summer fabrics. the foulards and printed
satins which will be adorned with frills. fiounccs. and ja-
hotel.
The Repousse Laces are in decided evidence and the
newest have tiny nubs or raised dots wnicli are very ef-
fective. . [
Embroidered Etamincs in wide scroll and floral pal-
ternsare designed for application on the light dress goods
for dinner and reception gowns.
Point Gaze islanothcr novelty which is much admired.
Very heavy Rope and Cable Effects are shown in
white and champagne.
‘ Tcncrifl’c patterns and Medallions prevail generally
and the patterns are charmin g. 1
There are combinations of blue and champagne and
white and champagne that are strangely beautiful and ef-
fective. . '
Weinvitc attention.
Blarney Tweed.
An American production with an irish name and a dc-
sidcdly Scotcliy appearance. It is one of our most stylish
tailor made Suitings. Five different colored ground-
works are shown. medium and light. covered with flecks of
contrasting color interspersed with nubs of white mohair
yarn. Especially novel is a light tan around with red
flecks.
56 inches wide. $7.25 a yard.
7' New GL9 ve.
We have received with a warm welcome a new Glove .7-
which we know will be well liked for riding or driving.
It is the “Biarritz Automobile." a dogskitt Glove with
a long gauntlet wrist and heavy stitching. It has a velvet
softness and feels just right on the hand.
An assortment of tans an d reds. $7.50.
%D M. READG’...7
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The Kind You Have
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