We , v GEORGE E. KEITH’S SHOES. Normal]: and South Net-walla. F. D. LYON (it CO. 90 Washington Street. ’f roe clamp on =1," halve the exclusive sale ' in Scotsman. L erode. Many Address. I imposing Ceremonies inouavprediction of the gov- o'reoaster, who prophesied elater part of the day and idea for the morning, St. forth her best and bravest grog In horror of the opening expos t on. I bright and the most was .It. i The official hour for the meat of the exercises was 9 n grounds. many more who came in on ex- uc rap and ceremony. marched 'weil. eaentatlves of foreign gov a‘s‘h’lso headed by a detach M'the head of the line rs and representatives 0 of gold lace and brigh 1N is. April 30.——N0twithstand-. The morning attwhic'h time the officials of ties. members of the Nation- ‘ ssion and of the Board of anagers were scheduled to meet ‘ ,e dmlnistration building. Long forethip‘time the grounds were flli~ with'nearly' half of the population city of St. Louis and the remain- ‘rently was tbmnglng to the To the many ds of, the local population were , ,rsi trains last night and this morn- Although no special effort was ,. b? the management of the expo t“ secure a large attendance ning day, the crowd was ful- e‘ as that which filled the sonar ago. when the exposi- has were dedicated with so midptiy at the hour set the officers irectors of the exposition, the roof the National Commission the Board of Lady Managers ,, gathered at the administration ldl‘ng,‘where as rapidly as possible Marc‘formed into a. procession and liedfio the plaza of St. Louis in tin enter of the grenade, where the exercises of the opening were At» the head of the col- ards ”who are to do ponce duty tibia the exposition while it contin- battd, followed by the Philip- utsyan imposing body of men, ‘ . ‘ _ Behind them, and g the officers and directors were .mbers‘ of the National Commis- ,li to! all the Board of Lady omeon toot and others in U column from the administrar Id g entered the plaza, a long eats Which had assembled In the longersses. came pouring into tom another avenue. This he Jefferson Guards. follewed “into behind the music, were ‘ a of the exposition commit. H ign Relations, them came craments which have am. Wredited to the United rchihgln the order ‘of pre- credentials to the expedi- iio lug these came represen- vernments having minis- ited to the United States .11. and then a great number sentatlves of foreign go- , ieolonie's also In the or- thtion of their credentials ”‘ for “the gayest appearance the foreigners made a . ~ . p t Mrs. Boss’s testimony was given in glittering * contrast to the bitty. and dark frock costs so“ prominent among the gnitarles of the exposi- led by Alfred Ernest. The music of the hymn was by John Knowles Payne. and its words were written by lilti- mund Clarence Stedmau. President Francis then Introduced Mayor Rolls Walls. of St. Louis, who spoke briefly, extending to the people of the United States and to the resi- dents of countries abroad a cordial wel- come to the city of St. Louis when they should visit the Exposition. Hon. Thomas H. Carter, president of the National Commission, then spoke on behalf of the body of which he is the head. At the conclusion of Mr. Carter's address, President Francis happily in- troduced a member of the United States Senate who spoke on behalf of the senior House of Congress. This was Senator Henry E. Burnbam, of New Hampshire. Following the speaker for the higher branch of Congress came the Repre- sentative of the more numerous depart- ment, James A. Tawney, of Minnesota. who spoke for the National House of Representatives. For the domestic exhibitors Edward H, Harriman, president of the New York State Commission. delivered an address. tors was Commissioner-General Michel LaGrave, of France, who was the first commissionengcneral of a country to erect a pavilion on the ex- position grounds. been accorded them and prophesied the exposition. day. spine; of the fair. incry in full operation. Postal Telegraph Company. eration. was accomplished by tho prcsidcntia touch on the button at Washington. Op craters here were waiting for the res the large exhibit palaces, “MRS, WIGGS" GOES' FREE. on Visitor. a pitcher of water on Mrs. Emily Smith also of Louisville. f impulses received a shock. said in brief: out invitation. peace and quiet of'llfe continually dis turbed. [think that she has had great ral principles.” her characteristic manner. Shesaid ever i see 'em. They come by droves. The Speaker for the foreign exhibi- foreign He gracefully ex- pressed the thanks of the foreign ex- hibitors for the treatment which had eloquently for the brilliant success of The chorus of “America" was then sung and the Hon. William H. Taft. Secretary of War, acting as the repre- sentative of the President of the United States, delivered the last address of the The conclusion of the speech of Sec. rotary Taft was the signal for the on- In the White House at Washington President itooseveltwas waiting for the signal which was to tell him that the proper moment had arrived to touch the golden key that would open the fair and set its much Secretary Taft had not turned to we .4 some his seat after concluding his speech before the signal had been flash- ed to Washington over the wires of the instantly there was a return flash which started the machinery in machinery hall in op- , . . ponse from the White House, and as Then came the Phillpl’l“ quickly as it came they touched the keys which released the fastenings of the thousands of banners that were ec- cured to the staffs on the roofs of all Judge Upholds Her in Throwing Water LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 80.-"Mra. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," who in private life answers to the name of Mrs. Mary Bass, was yesterday dis— missed by Judge McCailn, in the police court, where she made her appearance to answer the charge ,of throwing a Mrs. Smith claimed that her dress was ruined, her pride shattered and that her philanthropic in dismissing Mrs. Bass the court “This prosecuting wit- ness came to Mrs. Boss's house with .- The defendant has been brought into great notoriety as the result of a literary production, and‘ ‘ as ‘a result has been terribly annoyed. Her home has been invaded and the to dismiss her of the charge on gene- - "For many months, yearsbi’ve been continually interrupted. Hobo after hobo comes to my house. i order ’em down and away from my place when- Mummifimefmlc can run iy 'ed to Bend it List of mutant”. NE HAVEN," April 30.—~Accorn- partying the list of delegates to the Democratic state convention elected by the Bridgeport City Convention. for- warded to Secretary Thomas, of the State committee. to a list of alternates. C. H. Botsford, of Bridgeport, who for- warded the list, was the only secretary of a town to sohd a list of alternates in accordance with the rules of the party. in the Bridgeport list Mr. De- Forest. who will serve as temporary chairman of the convention, Is named as alternate for two delegates. Mr. DeForest will serve as a delegate on a proxy. It is announced also that the selec- tion of Judge Uei-‘orust as temporary chairman was made by Chairman Walsh after a mail vote of the mem- bers of the state central committee, a majority being in favor of Mr. Dclr‘or- es . ADDITIONAL LOCAL N; (:3 Force per package lie, at Jase- ioff's. ‘ A regular weekly drill of the. Trini- ty Naval reserves was held last even- ing at Trinity Church. The officers of the Norwalk tire de- partment were to have held a meet- ing last night, but the ofllccrs from two companies failed to put in an appear- ance. “Special for Saturday, Spinach, 12c. per pk. United Grocery 00., 20 North Main St. ii. S. iiralnurri, F. T. Munson. New Haven; 0. S. Holiister. Long island; 0. S. Heinz, Pittsburg, Pa; F. (1. Hill- ..L.......-.......~..‘..L~ . . Judge Hardback, In the civil superior court, yesterday. announced his deci- sion to call a lazy on May 17. c.’ .. . , '6 .. ,. .... . now is rm: True To aunts up vous everem AND re vou «ska Strength, Cl" and that Some of My IMPORTED PORT, SHERRY AND TOKAY WINES. I have aim the BEST ABSORTMENT of Liquors. Don’t you know that you can always get a good meal at all hours, with everything In season, at the Imperial Cafe 9 Railroad Place 30. Norwalk. CARL DCHAUB. I L. MCFflrland,‘ H. 8. Pickering. Brinksiiiiaie in in. (J. B. Raymond (J. L. McFarland (James Morehead Absolnieiiinl’ure' Ice. and Prompt _8crvlce Dally Guaranteed. Suceessora to Thirty Cents Per Hundred Weight at Retail. ...—..— OFFICE, NO. 5 MADISON STREET. tile, C. W. Parks, 3. ii. Varnicrsmith, ii. Stcnder, it. J. Monoliun, C. ii. Gray. New York; w. M. Scott, Hartford; mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wheeler, Norwalk; \V. Lannber,Scranton, Pia; H. b‘. ’l‘otmun. Minneapolis: E. 'l‘. Weed, Dnricn; J. Conner. L. P. Miller, C. H. Taylor. Goorgctown; R. L. Williams, Greens Farms, were guests at the Hotel (‘11!- ford, yesterday. . FOSTER PARK NOTES. Jules Garrison, the r‘oicbratod actor. who fell in love with Foster Park and vicinity several years ago. has now be- come possessed of considerable proper- ty there. He was out from New York, yesterday, for" a few hours, making ready one of his houses for the occu— pancy of n Wealthy liroultlyn family this summer. Eighty building lots have now been deeded to more than thirty different owners, and it is believed that many improvements in the Park will he made this summer. Every Sunday many visitors moot Dr. 'i‘rowbrirlge and consult with him rel- ative to the building of homes at Fos- ter Park. Many of the sites are ideal. TELEGRAPHERS MAY TIE. UP ROAD TORONTO, Ont. April 30.——Flnal steps have been taken by the Order of Railroad Telegraphera employed on the Grand Trunk Railway that may lead to a tieup of the entire line from Strictly speaking, this was all that! Toronto to Portland. A request has been made to the Minister of Labor for the appointment of a conciliatory com- mittee to inquire into the differences existing between the company and their employee. The telegraphers want about a 23 per cent. increase in r wages; readjustment oi the working chapter's surmmosma r5 or urns. ‘ .. ansntsr's POTATO muons. saunter: shenanigans. run st screen LIME. LAND punch. " ' ' wean ASHES. SHEEP masons. AND snot: MANUR‘E. Raymond Eros. ‘81 WASHINGTON 8T. .Olover's the Place I i The refinement of style and i the realization I i of comfort l TEL. 157p. ’i‘lear Sires] Tint Fit. t'l v . ~ ition. 4mm column pre'i provocation, and I think that I ought . , ' e win “torture? 7- . . a nun came shortly after- mpresaatatlves of the “mini governments of ants in tire exercises j replaces“ at the base . unseat. where s , ‘ ' erected for the ‘ eats provided for the go was called the f rise .‘ the Canadians, of Chicago. say: ‘ ‘Well, we read the book.’ “ ‘Well,’ I- will say. all, you can ‘git.’ on said: "New maybe I’ll, be able to span my old age in peace, andmaybe m walk around .the yard, open the doors. When they rouse me and I come to the door to see what they want, I look up on not a single face I know. There they standand look at each other in a foolish way., After a while one will "Then if that's And I make them As she left the court room, Mrs. Bass . irees‘ll grow out where all them me- ' morials (souvenirs) have been pulled. , off.»and maybe my yard won't be full ‘ L 5‘1““ and I here i used to] _ d 3’ ...... "W * asoxsiv . Lora or Men's Suits g ran SPRINU ”Your: » , earn 3w a ....» undue. we will sell at u. ' _ ‘ Mania double breasted} bias, serge sails. worth $11. in"! go at 31.50. ”...—WW- ...-m...._'~... .' «...-...- WE CAN PUT IN AS MANY TONB'AS YOU WISH- it's no trouble to as and you’ll feel all the more content if there’s plenty of coal in the cellar when nights are chill. We are looking for coal orders, large and small; we can fill both kinds with coal that will “suit you: coal as clean as coal can be, and the price . on a par with quality. Winter or sum- mer, $6.00 per ton. sitcrfdrfifEéKEO W "P? caucuses stirre. y $1,115.. In dimers! styles. 370““ gs». sleeve I'd/ac. and short alcove, low neck, short _ sleeves, 250 each. Ladiec' Combination Baits 60c, 750. $1.00, $1.25, each. Ladice' Sleeveless Vesta, cottOn 10c. 15¢ each. ' Men's Balbrlugan Shirts and DraW- era. 26:: and 50¢ each. A full line of Children's Gauze Vents: Knee Pantaiets, and Knee Drawers, at 25¢ each. ‘HOSIERY Lndlee' Lace Lisle Hose, 250, 360. 50 and 76¢ per pair; Ladies' Plain Llale Hose 25c, 35c and 60c per pair. Ladlcs' Fancy Embroidered Hose 25c to 15¢ per pair. ..Childlen'a 1x1 Ribbed Lisle Hon. sizes 5V; to 9%. 25¢ per pair. Men's Halt Hose, lace. lists, 25:. Men's Half Hose, fancy 25c, 350 and 60¢ per pair. A full line of silk gloves, white and black 600, 75c and 81.00 per pail‘. A full line of imported Ilaie gloves; black, Whine and any at 25c, 50c and 75¢ per pa r. Ladies’ Hosiery and Underwear ONE THING YOU MAY DEFEND UPON—THERE IS NOT A STOCK OF HOSIERY OR UNDERWEAR TO BE FOUND THAT HAS THE ABSOR'I‘MEN'I‘ AND THE VAULEB EQ UAL TO THE STOCK WHICH WE ARE SHOWING FOR, SPRING AND SUMMER. WEAR. ALL GRADES AND STYLES 0F THI CELEBRATED FOREST MILLS UNDERWEAR FOR LADIES, MISSES. AND CHILDREN IN ALL COTTON. COTTON AND WOOL, ALL WOOL. AND SILK AND WOOL. ALL MEMBERS OF THE WELL KNOWN GORDON DYE H08. IERY FOR LADIES, GIRLS. AND BOYS. THEY ARE THE BEST DYE. THE FINEST QUALITY AND THE BEST TO WEAR OF ANY LINE OI“ llOSlERY IN THE MARKET. ’ . UNDERWEAR Ladies Forest Mills Vests high neck. short sleeve. We each. Ladies Essex Mills Volts and pants. sizes from 4 to 9, high neck. lung The duality Six dollars 1 egg. We can $4.75 per ton. TE South Norw Yard Office. revou i ONLY KNEW buy it in preference to any other. Loci 1 high Wilkesbarrc coal is the name 0! it. I . B. HERSHHEUI 8: SUN. E. NORWALK AND SO. NORWALK. .V of our coal you would , " TRISTRAM & HYATT, Norwaikfionn. NO. 2 and 5 oAzs'r'rs BUILDING. he" .3. top for ct°vc, nut and: , cell No. 2 Nut size for; Call us on the phone. i LEPHONES: alk office, 154-5. 9745. “that chilly evening. is the work CANNEL, a thousand The ' map ’ the 3M]! 3 dance. to pull I‘I'Ilnd.‘ R behavior.” A m: PRESCRIPTION If your furnace isout of com— mission you need something for A fire of CANNEL in the grate ' comfortable, and have probably escaped a cold. ‘ Nothing can take the place of ~ price it is not expensive. FERRIS COAL 00.. Washington St. L w feeling" morning and of a moment—you are and at our special fl #— No Earthly Excuse for not being well dressed this , spring. ' You, have a great mans ‘ Trxmvxx-z» s. a time, and ”I ~ means sound sleep. need digectiom renal 1nd mentandmjasiy indepen- ‘ 7 he most beautiful thing :1 humor ll’l :saumos BANK colt—there a ‘ ‘ The , we Neuronal mince, same THE PROPRIETOR OF THE. LARGEST FACTORY OF ITS KIND IN AMERICA ONCE SAID: “I hav. been wage earner, foreman and employer, I have bad men on my pay-roll at tell you this: with the SAVINGS ' BANK HABIT is the one wire-nev- cr get: laid off: he's the one who can get along without you. but you cannot , got along without him: N68: BANK HABIT . admirer-obs: In ..w‘ eti- pcfl'ce «of ruisumm'ofem in, assist the saw K HABIT is to start a ,. WWW“ . [ AN ma sonny; Imam ‘ ‘ calls on porn purses. ‘and tenth] cash ‘mau’be all a premium just now, built bird with us. Just ‘ select; what uou. need. ieil lhe , salesperson "to charge it AND PAY, LATER on .. our cast! rermenirlafiW ‘- ' are , HIBHWAYMAN FIRED. Ham ' a. horn 3mm“ Pious. , , r wholesales-eats being the author of compo- In attaches a Cheshire rat-mar: who was robbed on thshighvny. one night ~ winners may, was fined $100 In the city : Pricelconrt todayontbe charge or theft nest « use use. James; :1 . .