Ill" Norwaik.
,I ‘ ‘ "of‘ Lorelle.
‘ [Lhas'bsaa telling a New
‘ correspondent ,abont
SchWab's kiildheartcdnoes
. of his good works." said
lid mau,“b11t i know. For
an certify that he has
ore than $22 000 000 to per-
out he believed to bare lost
y canon of the formation at
saw thefheck."
wow-rm—
itch‘aner's recent tour in
of the Simia hills he re-
dress of welcome from the
'an’hahr. who assured him
e page of your excellency’s
glory, of the sincere, impar-
the honest acts of the late
" ar (which are the real or-
Of-‘the honorable othcera of
llency's position), are cheer-
by the heavenly nymphs in
\
FASHIONS.
with a single short tab is
lace to one whose tab reaches
the bet l.t
are, giving way to plaids for
its and waists in the fashion
was the water.
e‘llving can remember ever
been such luxurious opera
of the little pieces of brok-
a young lady called at the of
, day morning to tell me how“
6 some iardiniercs and um
11- of broken glass and chi-
foundation must be secured of
ill (I shape and coveted, as fast
- hay; with putty into this
00 1,ai‘oihml eased, and and
t all tildes lfi) at sea the pieces
mothed 01h After all is done
ties of putty that separate the
is" are covered with gold
ll‘e f'éBlllt. is most sntlsfac
it e is as great difference in
lubed pieces as in crazy quilts.
2 flower pots make vexy pret-
2 its for this work.
on: T0 ma axe-loses;
Cavanagh, of The Crofut it
002.. the prominent hat n1anu~
lISouti: Norwallt. 001111.,
in amusing joke on
e
' is an old1“8on of the Quid
hose irish will “is second only to
iiectlon for calling people by
' 2ey can in any way lay
no in the hat trade knows,
wash was for a while mayor
of South Norwalk. and from
his elevation to that high
old irishman always ail—1
(as "Your iionor." ,,
an carried his consistency
extrema. however when,
, avanagh retired to private
I’employee persisted in ail-I?
its as “Your Ex- Honor '1... L
HOPIERTV WINCED IN.
it of south Norwalk has a
placed around a portion of , I
reperty1lu“1I-Watar‘ stretch;
iI . lilting used for
he ,I an “Invade you
sing car-
sometimes feel discour—
agement system i,"
{mar Corntosse'l
'1 1'1 ‘ 1*
s on he blatnw '
212 1111's appeal. Mr. Davenport la receiver
or in 'e Keller Bras. it Blight Co.
piano manufacturer‘s.
1892. the banking firm of Marsh, Mer-
01) Sept. 22. 1
summon loaned this company ’ ‘
tas'fooaI
month all the subscribers to the capi—
tat stock of the company paid as a
first Installment 20 per cent. of the
amount called for by their subset-la
tions, and in addition the company ul~
so pi'iid for in hill from the 9290011
borrowed an equivalent amount in par
taint- of their stock subscriptions.
Changes were made in the personnel
of the company and the partnership 1
business and property was bought by
the new company for$29 875 05. Mr.
Marsh of Marsh, Merwin it Mmmou
acted as the purchasing company's
agent and the purchase. it is claimed
was duly ratified by the directors The
partnership took the money it had thus
received from the purchasing com— I
puny and repaid the Marsh,- Merwin 11
Lemma loan.
The new company bee me insolvent
and in May 22 .1898. Jo 11 Davenport
Was appointed receiver by the Superi-
or Court of this county, and by author
ity of the court the first suit against
the campus? was br'ought on Nov 3,
1899 On May 22,1896, it appeared
that the company was indebted to pre
ferred labor claimants to he amounts
0614162, and to general meditate to
the ambotmt of $29, 843 65. Pursuant to
orders of the comt t e plaintiff paid
the labor claims in full and a dividend
of 30 per cent on the seneial claims.
At the Februray term of the Superior
Court in 1000 the defendants tiled a
motion to separate causes of action on.
the ground that the/plaintff‘s com-
plaint contained a statement or
causes of action which improperly
contained in one. court in the com
plaint First a cause of action
against the defendants and one Charles
Kelly as directors in the co1poration
of Kelly Bros & Blight Co. for debts
due from the corporation in that they
as such directors declared and paid
a dividend when the corporation was
insolvent knowing of its insolvency at
the time; and second, a cause of ac-
tion against the defendants and one
Charles Keller. as officers in the some
cor,por.ation for losses resulting from
declaration of dividends in that they
voted in favor of declaring dividends
by such corporation whom its capital
23111 lmpabed, knowing it was impair-
Then followed motions and counter
motions, demurrers and exceptions
and all the complications which usual-
ly follow the fighting of law eases and
finally in a trial the case was decided
adversely to .the plaintiff who took
this appeal to the Supreme 0011111 or Fir.
were claiming that ,thc court mistookI
the law in overruling certain 111 int-
plaintiff’s demurrcrs and claims of tow
and in cxrluding evidence.
LIBRARY MATTERS.
State Librarian Godard Reports In.
creased Interest.
State Librarian George 'B. lilodard
has returned from St. Louis where he
attended the annual convention of the
American Library Association and the
National Association of State Uhrarl-
as. Mr Godard was chosen presi-
dent of the latter for the ensuing year.
The growing interest in library work
is shown by the fact that Virginia and
Kansas“ and Missouri were represented
for the llrst time at. the convention
of the National Association of State
Librarians. While away Mr Godard
visited the Library 0! Congress at
Washington and large libraries in Kan-
sas City. St Louis and Chicago. Mr.
011th shys that the convention of the
national association has resulted in
good to Connecticut. in that it has
brought about a better understanding
as to the exchange of official publi
cations relating to the several states.
Mrs. Godard accompanied M11. Godard
and they spent a few days at Kansas
1 as tho2222 guest of Mr. (iodard‘s
Wen .
NCRWALK BUILDING NOTES.
(The Commercial Record)
At. a targeting called '11 the discus-
11911 of mutter of building a new town
In all school. the following committee
was a tappinted to investigate the that?
tar reporto at. a future meeting:
$.1BMCh8m ' ‘ DI". G. s-
Kcndail.i)i1. OJ. Tracey, Norwalk,
II sadwell Norwalk. Loo Devils.
who whore“ their facilities villml‘l'n-
in the more commodlous
"d additionalhn “biva- '1
plans for the new but in? for
too i boys at West Nor-
Itisuow 1’16-
to In 1
two '
0n the 29111 of the same ‘
MADE HER “BLUFF" GOOD.
hThe Fat Woman Rode on the Old
Trannfer.
The Eighth avenue car was com-
fortably crowded the other evening,
when a woman boarded it. She was a
stout person with a resolute chin, and
she sat down as though she intended
to remain for the balance of the even-
ing. The conductor came through call
lug “Fares" and she handed him a
transfer. .
“This transfer sin 1. no good on this
car," said the conductor.
“What's the matter with it?" asked
the woman.
“it's a day old. " said the conductor
"The other conductor gave it to me. "
“Well i guess he gave it to you you
terday. Yo 1111 have to pay your ulcltle
or git off "
“l11deed.l shunt. " said the woman.
“1’ in going to ride on that transfer. "
"Ye ain't. either '1 shouted the man.
”You'll git off.“
"You are very importinent," said the
woman. “I shall report you "
"Well, just the same. ma' am you'll
pay or git off. "
The car by this time had reached
One Hundred and Thirtty- bird street
The woman opened her purse and care
fully examined the contents She tin-
gered live pennies lovingly and exam
load the date mark on the transfer.
The car passed the One Hundred and
Thirty-fifth street signpost. Suddenly
she put the coins in the purse and
snapped it shut. Then she closed the
has
Very well," she said.
Stop the car. please.”
The conductor was too dazed for a
minute to pull the bell cord.
The lady looked out of the window.
They were just crossing One Hundred
anti Thirty sixth street. "Hurry," she
said. "i said I wanted to- get. off.
There! we“ ve passed One Hundred and
Thirty sixth street Oh, dear how pro
winking: you ve taken me a 'block be
yeah my (10111.net l declare i really
shall report you this time "
And then, just as she was alighting.
she aimed the final dart: 'I told you
i would ride on that transfer.did11t
l?" sl1o.said.—-From the New York
Times, .
HAD novel: its sources.
The Humble Cadl’a Net Had Caught
aFloh.
Mrs John Lyon Gardner. of Boston.
exhibited some beautiful asters at the
recent show of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society.
One evening some one narrated to
r11. Gardner :1 humourous story of an
exhibitor who had tried to bribe the
judges of a flower show into giving
him all the first prizes. She commenb
ed on the story thus:
' “The man had probably heard of the
Oath of Bardad This cadi had been in
h‘s youth a fisherman, and, to keep
hmssif In mind of his hum'ble origin.
there was always spread upon his din-
per table a huge halting pet.
“People admired the cult for this ex
hlhltion of humility. He was rich and
his house was sumptuous. But. amid all
that elegance. the not the sign of the
man's lowly birth. was always prom-
iuontly Wdtsplayed I'1
"Hi get off.
the city.a11d finally it reached the ears
of the caltph He. in due time. sent
for tho cadi. took him into his favor
and made him grand vizier. 1
"Thus. " sud Haraun a1 Ranchlr.‘ "we
roux: humility." 1
111 the day of his appointmpnt
the grand vilier ceased to cahibit his
netting net. It disappeared. and it was
never Inches 01’.
"Once; though. a visiting I an ‘of
consldar'abls impatience, said to the
11111.11.» 1
" ‘Why is it. my lord. that your net
plied:
"lthu cousin. the fish. "e-li'rcin
ulnclnus'tl Enquirer. 1
‘ I 2 dated for by his
notice to all persons
i"rho story of the not spread through ,
is no longer spread upon your tahiel' ‘ h
The vlsiar smiled and quietly :ro- I
tuvawnta 111111.17 1 paras. 41 ‘
rial. Mr. Harris a
* roan 11161111. into 1111 to'
his 1111 ‘
When a man has
resident experienced
All
As sacs 5015 Notice
We. the uuderslgn d. hereby give
110 corporations
liable to pay taxes in the City of South
Norwalk. that they are required by
law to deliver to the assessors, or eith-
er of them. on or before the 1st day
of November, 1904.11 written or print-
ed list dated. signed, and sworn to.
of all the property owned by them on
the first day of October. 1904. liable
to taxation tasking a description of all
the real estate, each parcel being sep-
' arately described; and when reference
can be made to a map on tile in the
town clerk's ofllca such reference
shall be suthclent description. .
N lam-Lists may be returned to the
assessors. at the Council Room. Hav.
llan'd street South Norwalk, from and
including October 15,1904. to and in-
cluding November 1.1904. said office
to be open from 10:00 to 12:00 o'clock,
a 111.. and from 2: 00 to 5. 00 o'clock,
p. 111.. 011 Saturdays from 7: 00 to 9'00
o'clock in the evening. and Tuesday,
November]. 1904. from 71001.0 9: 00 p.
m'Dniad at the Citv of '80th Norwalit.
Conn October 5'. 1904.
FRANKLIN A TOLLEB.1
VENANCIO A SCOh‘lELil,
on In nl Assessors
"t.
1 Town
Assessors; Notice
We. the undersigned. hereby give
notice to all pe1sons and corporations
liable to pay taxes in the Town of
Nor walk that they are required by law
to deliver to the assessors. or either
of them. on or before the first day of
November. 1904.11 written or printed
list. dated. signed. and sworn to. of
all property owned by them on the
first day of October 1904. liable to tax
ation.
N. B. —-Llsts may he returned to the
assessors. at the assessors omce. Town
Hall building. Norwaik, and at the
Council Room. iiaviland street. South
Norw‘ulk from and including October
to. 1904. to and including November 1,
1904 said silicon to be op rpm 10: 00
to 12: 00 o‘clock. a m.. a from 2:00
to 5: 00 o‘clock 11 m. "all days of the
week. (Sundays excepted) told on Sat-
urdays. and on Novembdl" lat. 1904i.
front 7:00 until 9:00 o'clock in the av
ening '
Dated at Norwalk Cantu. October 5.
1904.
OSCARW RAY
EBENEZER H F&%,
VENANCIO A. SCOFIELD,
05 if Assessors.
as assonvsp 1.011' or IRON use
AND BID 6 UGHEB ARE
HERE F R YOUR
GHOOIING.
aburablilty is the key note or their _,
.const'ruciioli but the manufacturers -
have not omitted to make them beau-
tifnl. too.‘ 1‘
. oin- cums Bed critics beats them a
all for comfort and durability. they
will wear longer than any couch. and
are as comfortable as any bad
sit yotlr house
ytnsnt >-
I!)
ll tier i tun responds
use "
_ tit. any styl
fl 1111 22121 call; shit
' 2 2 hassle.
the play she is a romping,
' court etiquette.
W
, shuns bellman.
he Triumph. of an Empress '1
Id
prod Ilaliaudfa latest success in which
aha unheard as Catherine the Great at
.1911 Monday. Nevet‘dba
t ohm Likem
duels with politic spire.
"clan that afford plenty of dune trinity
2 tend his own
‘ furnace the devil sins not only a par.
for thrilling animations. but it also has
a ierlshg aid 9 which practically com
prises the first two acts of the may.
and which contains much of genuine
and very snioyabie corsair». The
ably so for she is an 'l'ntareatibx. if wil~
tul sort of 11 character. touring hall
devil-~7uay
are girl.unbroke11 to the humans 0
During the other ha i
she is the great sovereign. with a. due
appreciation of her rank and preroga-
lives. and commanding admiration by
her majesty and dignified benevolence
‘ DOWN THE PIKE
John and Emma Ray. supported by
Tom Leo, Sophie Burnham and a large
the Pike to standing room only at
Hoyt’s Theatre. last 111 t Mr. Ray.
as “McCorklea.” the Janitor, was es-
pecially pleasing and the fun was
fast and furious during the two acts
of the performance. Miss Burnham
was in excellent voice and her rendla
tion of Kentucky Babe and other songs
was greeted with rounds of applause.
Tom Leo as Texas. the donkey, was
exceedingly clever and highly amus-
lug Altogether it was a most pleas
lug performance. The next attraction
will be Mildred Holland in The Tri-
umph of an Empress. Monday. Novem—
ber 7. Miss Holland is a termite with
silly play to a crowded house.
2 THE PREVAILING TOPIC.
i passed two women on the street
Haiti one:
sweet "
A moment later came in view
blue."
i Jumped llpon 11 our and heard
A won1222121 say, “Yes tucked and shir-
l. 7‘!
As i got off two girls got on:
i heard, "With lace and white chiffon."
1 reached the pavement. heard a maid
Say to another:
Went in a rest' rant Waitress said:
“Crapper?!" over black, caught up with
re
The fair cashier who took my check
Was saying. "How 0 you trim the
neck?"
Went home. My wife awaited me
“Wherehare those samples dear?” said
Arthur bowls in Brooklyn Life.
CHICAGO NEWS TIPS.
Easy- going men usually go
wrong way.
the
victed murderer.
Patience is an uneventful way that
leads to success.
Some than will never miss the Wet-
er if the bear holds out.
An «ngagcmoht ring is a giil’s idea
of a round of pleasure.
others to forget his predictions. 2
if the tougha were all arrested our
Jails Would he tilled with beefsteaks.
A man who probably know says
that there is no meal on expensive as
a free lunch
desirable; :I;
New goods arrivin; daily.
will be presented at Hoytfs'
7 for:
Elliot-ass Catherine the Great. dumb 1‘
« hates the. entire play and most agree
chorus of' pretty girls. presented Down '
lowl theatre-goers and will 11ndoubt~2
“The way 'twas made watt
’l we others One said,‘ Trimmed with,
“What' a the shade?‘ 3
No noose is good newa to the con- .
[1’ s 11 wise prophet who can induce
We Ca for
To particular people; secure their confidence and retain it. A single trial will convince you that our 2
, goods are superior and car prices fair. The best of everything available here. .
hares ».:
LEADING GROCER
an 11155111115111.1101 Street. ‘
trust a few pointers on the vast. ossorttntlut of Knit Underwear we 1
have awaiting your call.1
Foil. WOMEN.
AT 251:. 2;,
LIGHT WEIGHT short or long alcove. lines or ankle pants
MEDIUM WEIGHT long or short sleeve, ankle pants.
HEAVY WEIGHT short or long sleevel ankle pants. open or closed.
Also the wide pants. lace trimmed, in heavy weight.
The above styles can be had in the extra large sizes at the same
price.
AT 509.
The flneat Combed Peerless Yarn Vest in this country.
LIGHT WEIGHT, MEDIUM WEIGHTM-lEAVV WE'IGHT. EXTRA
HEAVY FLEECE. in long or short sleeves, open or closed and extra
large sizes. , ' p 1
' AT 751:.
These garments contain titty per cent,.wool.
The JOHN AXFORD ribbed Vests, longl or short sleeVes. and Pants.
also medium and light weight and the old fashioned hat garment.
AT 01..00
The best this market produces. names t at have successfully passed
the most critical insopctlon to: years standing today at the head of
"Knitdom" “K their class.
The "JOI‘lN AXFORD. ROOT'S TIVOLI.
MERODE Combination Suits.
ONETA Combination Suits.
BERKQHIRE MILLS Combination Suits.
ESSEX MILLS Combination Suits. -
eesxsmae MILLS Black Tights. I 4.113}.
The liner grades at 31.25. 91.69 :1 .75, 2:11.00
INFANTS' UNDERWEAR.
ALMA Sleeve Wrapper in Merino, threat-quarters wool and all wool,
I25c To 891:. " .
"RUBEN'S Vest. no buttons, up to five years,
255 To 60c.
"SIMPLEX" Vest. no buttons, 1I
~ 251:.
CHILDREN‘ 8 UNDERWEAR
Cotton Flees-ed. Part Wool and All Wool. in white and gray,
2 25: To $1.00.. ‘ I . , . I
1MEN'S UNDERWEAR. ’ 1 ‘
2 ROCT’S, TIVOLI, LUZERN. WRIGHT‘ls HEALTH, LEN2OX MILLS
and other good makes of wool at '
750, $1.00, 0125. $1.50 AND 81.75,
'I' ' rELESHoNa 32'2-4.
I
I
NEW ADDITION ‘
I
To our stock Almond Macaroon 8. Chocolate Macaroona, Cocoanut Mac cons. These goods will
melt in your mouth. Your neighbor will tell you how fine these goods at e.
DRAKE’S POUND CAKES.
Varictlcku'l’laiu Ruuin. Citron, Marble. Nut and Molasses Fruit. I
Not necessary to depend upon the home kitchen.
These ready-.to-c2iat foods are delicious and
Delicious Butter. Coffee. Teas. Fresh Eggs. Double Cream Cheese; etc.
1
siey yimour.
it should I111 forum or. ,
. Mod m 91! yo m
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