it‘ll. M
to and ..ka 1” Wm”
, ill-J
‘L . Royal
filth“, invited.
but ”.4
billions block. is; Wash-
.Ii sir Willa
. . y .3 “a ..m ”I
alums. All members of 0. n.
- ’i'ltll invited lilies Neils A.
' ‘ as Stimuli»
’it was easier to spoil the
than we think. Anyhow. it ‘
that a United States ’girl,
l Wilt, found two dres~
there that pleased her.
4e great bargains at 395 being
ltdgmcut and that or her com-
well worth 1300. The girl use
(all. enough with her to buy
, «lees.- she had little more use
Liar" hei- travelling expenses.
0. dress flung." said the clerk‘
nd the money out of your .111. .
[When you return home." And
tually did take them, giving
return except her name, ad-
nud promise to pay on her return
......—
ink Merkel. a saioonkeeper in
' burg, Pennsylvania, has just died.
had been in the business for
twentydive years and is believed to
its made several hundred thousand
dollars in it. He was a devout Roman
.,tllollc, taking his religion seriously
bolus the saloon conscientiously,
Will it tight shut on all legal holi-
08lllng no liquor to drunken men
flitting no customer to fuddle him-
I'm the premises, and tolerating
and talk there. In the quarter-
ry‘tllere was never a fight‘ in
ltel'a saloon and never a single
rcmcnstraoce against the renewal of
This is the 'way William Winter
H about us: “Cynical lcvlty and
rupulous commerce with popular
: ice are prominent chhracteristics
dill? peepie. Everything is made the
”Most of Jest. Business methods are
ed with indirection Luxury is
anywhere prevalent Manners are
.4., ' helmed by vulgarity. Refinement
ted at every turn. The book-
teem with fiction that is either
sic delirium or sentimental rubbish
public is maddened with haste
strife, and there is no peace any-
4 To MEET ON TUEBDAY.
-—-———-
To Get Together.
are will meet next Tuesday noon
intimacy Perry' s office in the Ex-
. building.
liars is the question of improv
beds on Bridgeport and
then act accordingly.
RAH. RAH.
.YALI. VALE."
This second tsaia, Bat.
Amusement Park.
...... -..,
IIIIIIIIIII
Franklin celebration, preceding the un-
owl» and Shell Fish Commissioners
11 oyster and shell Fish Commis-
One of the matters
ll be brought up before the com-
“ . to facilities on the rest
, e poi e- 44444444
. w a watchman is employed
' . after this bed during the night
a watchman. itisley by name
power boat in which he goes
'1 grounds he look out for. and
quite 'a contention among
nterested, as to whether the bed
be patrolled at night or at
auction has aroused much dis
, and it was thought best by the
"ill.” sleaers to hear all concerned,
VARY CURTIS LEAVES FOR
0.1.1 PD
RI lA
' 4440444 rtis left Norwaik this
for California on the Shrint
arranged by the Pennsylvania
mutually. Mr. Curtis was die
a few days ago by receiving
. that the company had aban-
trip‘. but another wire yes-
‘rillanded the that one.
ill consume thirty days and
. cry line itinerary with
all day' at lit. Louis Kansas
yer. Colorado Springs. two
Canon. matey in Les
IIIIII II IIIII
Today’ a ceremonies III the Pal-
ace of the Tracedero, and
.l'loallnued Later an the Pub-
lic square
“......
PARIS. April 27. 2:30 p. m.——-'l‘he
veiling today of the statue of Benjamin
Franklin presented to the City of
Paris by John H. Harjes the American
banker of this city.- was held ln the
palace of. the Trocadora this afternoon
Today's ceremony began in the pal-
ace of the Trocadelo and was contin-
ued later before the vast crowd mass
ed on the Trocadero Square. where the
statue of Franklin overlooks the aplen-
did esplanade and the avenues leading
to the Triumphai Arch and the Seine.
The great auditorium of the Trees-
dero lien been handsomely decorated
for the occasion with the flags and
studios of France and the United
8‘3. “Win61! while the platform
was naked with flowers and plants.
The former exercises were as follows:
Address by Ambassador McCormick.
Oratlon on Granklln by the delegate
appointed by the United states (low
ernment, Prof. Albert Henry Smyth of
the Boys' High School Philadelphia.
Reply by the representative of the
French government Minister of Pub
lic Works Barthou.
At the conclusion of the addresses
the ceremony was transferred to the
Trocadero Square, where the exercises
continued as follows:
Present on of the statue of Flank-
lin to the City of Paris. by Mr. Har-
lee.
Acceptance, of the statue. by M
Chautard, president of the Municipal
Council of Paris.
in presenting the statue to the Mn-
nicipality. Mr. Haljes' said: '
“It is as an American citizen and
more particularly as a long years res.
ldent of the City of Philadelphia that:
it occurred to me of erecting in Paris‘
a. visible representation of the great
and eminent man Benjamin Franklin.
who was not only the best of citizens
attached by so many tics. and the pros-
wily of that dwelliaf where he spent
sunny ears. fora bly sulrgeatcd to
use this s to. at the beginn of the
street healing his name. as the hop-
picst choice for a statue to be raised
in his honor in the very heart of this
country for which he ever evinced a
lively attachment. prompted by a sense
of the endless kindness, I might call it
sincere affection which was extended
to him.
"it was this enlightened and hospi
table land whose generous effort and
powerful aid accorded him so much
moral and material support in furnish-
ing him with men money and in fact
with everything needle] to crown
with conspicuous success the mission
of our first ambassador and to acquire
a permanent claim to our gratiiaude
No treaty. no alliance is necessary to
continue amongst my fellow citizens a
sense of lasting gratitude towards the
sister republic—“1.21 Belle li‘rance' ~41
fountain of friendship which i trust
will but grow and prosper as the yi'fili-l
roll on.
“Animated with these sentiments, it
is with the greatest pleasure that l
tender to the City of Paris the statue
of Benjamin Franklin and crave its so-
ceptnuce ” I
POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.
HOYT'S THEATRE WEDNESSDAY
Pierce Kingsley's great American
play “Deserted at the Altar" will ap
pear at Hoyl's Theatre. May 2. This
play has had a long and successful
career, being in its third season on
the road, and it has been endorsed by
the prose and public in every large
city in the United States and Canada
This year it is stronger and better
than ever. ‘
Mr. Kingsley has fitted out the pro-
duction in a most elaborate manner.
The automobile and bicycle race is
a strong feature. and one of the most
sensational scenes ever produced The
story is taken from life and is told
in a powerful way, and so simple that
any clllld can follow it The humor
is clean. there being (nor 200 laughs
in 120 minutes.
CLARA TURNER COMPANY.
Tile Mysterious Mr. Rallies was Well
presented by the Clara Turner Cour
puny at Hoyle Theatre last night
Each member of the company did
good and effctive work and the special.
ties introduced between acts were
pleasing; Tonight the company will
present Why Ohio Go Wrong; tomor-
row afternoon. The Boy Detective, and
will close their engagement tomorrow
night with The Shop Girl
DIRECTORB’ MEETING.
but also an enthusiastic patriot, a re-
nowned statesman and a profound
philosopher whose cultivated intellect
of scientific attainment
"The remembrance of 'him in this
Physicians.
her ufpreunfs given for
this State.
143 Washington St.
r"
brilliantly served in a variety of fields’
of rm. and H. 0. products We have m repu
A special meeting or the Norwalk
iBrnuch of the Needlework Guild of
America. will be held at the home of
Mrs. Robert Van Buren. 66 West ave:
, imbue. cover
4 back veranda, and
.ilning of the hips with the flare begin
one of our breed stores. Patron
gloves into a in 4, fruit lap. “ill! with
guilt put out in the
till morning.
film tells “out the '4 in ii
helm .put oath
and l'lf’lfilbedut?’ (the usual way
3141414141411 are some torso soiled i
s.
Wedgwood bind buttons trim
to serge outing fault that
cost and skirt embroidered in to.
One young woman has had made such
a 44suit, putting a band of velvet ribbon
tithe same sort blue lust above
hem of the skirt and collar and onus
on the coat.
Girls as old as eighteen years are
wearing the sailor suits.
Let your b it carve down at the
front but bus to it at the back.
The soft iabot-like ends of lace that
finish the collars of some of the laun-
ty boleros ale usually becomingi and
always a. soft anisb .
A point in skirt hanging for which
the well informed dresser is a stick-
ler is thus cemented on in the New
York Sun: ——The tendency of the aver-
age tailor is to fit the skirt snugly too
far down. and the result is a sharp de-
nlng well below the hips, instead of
just at the widest point of the hip
curve. as it should. Whether the cut
is gored or circular this detail is im
portant, and the woman who patroni
see an uninspired tailor must watch
carefully lest he spoil the effect of her
frock by this no fault
53th may e colored to match the
gown or not as you please, but the
hosiery will in every instance match
A very dainty affect. its- obtained with
white shoes when the stockings re-
peat some color llcio in the sheer
gown 4
Brown braid In huge scrolls is used
to decorate a stunning coat of pon-
gee in the natural color. The sleeves
are short and wide, the cuffs exploit-
ing the scrolls as does also the flat
turucd- back collar.
The pony Jacket is not well adapted
for separate wear though all occasion
al stylish design is seen.
When one wears a gown of pompo-
dour silk she may carry with it a para»
sol of the some rich material if she
wishes every detail of her costume to
be in keeping. The handle of the
parasol is beautifully enamelle'd in the
prevailing tints of the silk.
One of the newest little Jacket-like
capes is laid in box plaits like the
coffee coat of a year ago. and trim
med with fancy braid so arranged that
a little design appears on each plait
In order to be quite up to date there
is a tiny flat vest inserted at the front
and a turned-back collar edged with
alllnll double raffle
_ CASTO444R44444 IA
lorlnisn
the counter
Co. label must be worthy of a place in the Fifth
Avenue Style Show.
:, HE thought of Fifth Avenue conjures up a
picture of well dressed men and women.
, . Amluute’s walk from Filth Avenuebrlngs
you to the taller shops of Alfred Benjamin d: Co.
Every garment that bilars the Alfred Benjamin &
If you Would have -
relief them the mo- ’
notony of a world of
commonplace sack suits ask the local agent for the
distinctive Benjamin kind.
Correct Clothesl'or Men
AMUSEMENT Pails "wheeze."
Old-Time Familiar Face of L. A. Bur-
dlck Will Be Seen at the Counter.
1.. A. liurdick has secured the pIi-
viii-gas fot the coming season at the
Amusement Park and his old time and
familiar face will again be seen at
He has arranged to
have a. good stand. which may not be
finished by the opening on Saturday
He will also have a good and quite
elaborate stock to supply the. wants of
Boston Store
RECENT ARRIVALS OF VEEBELE. the
Steamer Patricia from Hamburg.
Exclusive Agent for The Norwaiks,
JOSEPH DAVIS.
Clothier, Tallor,4FuI-Illsller, Halter,
485 Washington Street, South Norwalk.
the spectators ill the line of soda ~pop- SUNDAY SCHOOL TO HELP EAN
corn peanuts, clguls. cigarettes
chewing gum.
and FRANCISCO.
At the First M. E Sunday School a
With the counnodious now grand special collection will be taken for the
stand, it will be possible m the dim benefit of the mrthauako sufferers
penser of ihese alticlos to pass among The chlldlen are requested to come
the spectatms.
prepared to make some contribution
whereby their mite mav he added lo
vast sum being Contributed
throughout the counilv.
NEW YORK April 27—Arrived:
At the age of sixteen a girl is as
apt to rave over a dog as a man.
Boston Store
Logic may illumioe but love leads.
A List of Bargains
that efi‘ectually demonstrates the m .lnoy saving made
possible here tomorrow.
The Kill YIlI'i alum ills]: Bligh
Bears the
Signature of
1
oslruamv “coup.
. PliiNEAS' L ROCKWELL.
The body of Phineas L. Rockwell,
who died of gastritis ln' Puldohl. 0111..
is expected to arrive in Ridgcileld on
Islam-day. accompanied by the family.
.The funeral will be held Sunday or
Monday. ,
ue Norwaik. on Saturday April 28
at 3 o'clockp ..m It is expected that
Gig of Paris to which he was fondly all directors9 will be present. ltory.
. Cell sea-s.
WE HAVE
file Genuine GLUTEN Flour made by Favwen a Rhine:
NEW ARRIVAL
of Huntley a P4almer funny Wafers and ”senile.
rill!!! In vows-
flss Kinderfeou
BUTTER. BUTTER.
Fine fresh made Sweet Rosy Buffer.
some. can”.
The most delicious Coffee in be found.
The store that believes in. and sells Pure Goods.
Charles E. Seymour,
I LEADING GROCER.
Grocery Built!
Some of our usual law cash prices for tlls best of «tables.
Note
lotion of receiving the largest num-
's by the ii. 0. Company of any store in
Some amele on exhibition all the time.
if a man lives he and his income
the outcome is sure a be unsatisfac-
snd recommspded by
South Nerwsllr.
the big stamp alienation." .
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or
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”STAMPSWITH ‘ L’s No.17“. A3 llt.lillllllllliell lelsslseslseslltellelllllae-lssi‘ellbr‘tlil'lii" ”0
. 4 . 4dellii|eus esp. , Give It a trial. '3 ._ '
sec 1.0. « TH! Pita" IILniN GIMME“ Ili'l‘ Tlit . ‘ LI..2lc
Everybosglatpwnshcuid buy their butter here. it's elegant. .. . ,
W‘ 5 ' ,
sosrAMPsz'I-H 1 Le. meet-IAKhoiAVA corral ... . toe
some cold elsewhere at from m to ice It.
, i lb. lest lhredlied Geccsnui,
411-1111 luster
.«Aus 4s. lasso stool ‘.
14““444
414404.“ leases er114 row or rottowI so.
1 items lost Melt ‘ “i
“runaways.
ilelpperriss.
‘Issssss-slss-s
IAil Ole
and asks that use lasso: O Irene.
lesion Acme
{. lb. can Men
the. messy iii
1 esp. am",
sass-snusearss‘
011114 FIRST SPECIAL
*sction Sale of the Season.
MANY ODD LOTS OF
Stylish Sui-Is, long Coils, Jackets, Silk Garmenls
dililSilplil’fllB Skills, dlEllil if he
Odd Lei of Fifty-No
TAILOR-MADI'OUITB.
eALs Mics, cacao.
j.
. ‘\
Odd Lot of
GIRL-5' GOAT}
87.98.
CALI PRIOI. 04.18.
All colors, releds. Alice blue, choral
may. navy and black former prices
were 822. 50 up to "7. 00.
Ages ii to it years. long coats, all
shades were so. 08 and
; 891301 Prices.
Odd Lot of Thirty-Seven
EILK ETONO.
hovers! styles to choose from. form
or prices wereallmo and $15.00.
CALI PRICE, $10.00.
one Lot of Forty-Owen
TAILOR MADE SUITS.
Beautiful Eton models and coat
styles. pasteiie shades and mixtures,
former price was $20.00.
SALE PRICE, $14.95.
l
Odd Lot of Ninety-seven
WALKING OKIRTO.
Very latest styles. brilliantines and
mixtures. were 05.00 and $6.98.
OALE PRIOE, can.
Odd Lot of sixtylfline
OOVIRT soars.
Beautiful strapped models and other
styles, were 310.00 and $12.50.
CALI sales, ".50.
was Pee at... luportslrs. all 001- I
ors.’ regular tile duality. sti
Ladies' use Turnover Collars, good
nudity. regular 10c kind. at lo.
ll‘ine flashing: in chiffon libel-
crnere
speciallil‘mm
«quality
sill:
in
White Duel: Wash hem. sill. or Illa
ver bucklsl, value lilo. at tile.
White Plaid Buttons smooth finish.
m render to. . naturally. to on.
Dr. L yon’s 'l‘ootlr Powder W“)?
vtllue 18%). initial; 1 I 444444 .
inlet 'i‘alcull4l weer. lar p 7
Jim 44! Miles do. .re
loomed renal beetles, value sto.‘
Walpole Yll‘scisl cream legals ‘4
Ladies' "All Moan Lace Trimmed
Handkerchiefs. “its quality. at lie.
Arll-Ove faces in Oriental Baby to
lab and Voeise. full so inch width.
specisl at Ole, ll latte teller).
Torchouhaee sand insertiuge. all
< widths. regular ‘10:. Specila. lays.
‘Mea's hlefiligss shirts. made with or
itheat so are separate or attached .
cuffs. nest pa tilrhs and all colors. en»
the new spring‘stoelr sold in most
stores 4s social price.
‘I lllt suits. in
unduly new.
1a.? .
“sic Hess ill block all ‘
‘ leader as quality. ll‘cr
as In a?» ,
that sit I’IIIoII
4lliolpt Compiler Consolidates llc.
lilo 4.15,“. ”fly“
sl4lo'li parents“ iron “(9%“
Pillow sham Holders. value lilo, st. .
a Burner Blue rise. on stoves; val '
r41
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