Ina p. m. m " . sl. TlLlPHONl casts. . are DIRECTORY. communications! Old No.1“. F. and A. M. will n. mm: FORM :00 o'clock p. m. We Fol- ' Degree. All Master Masons ' and mommy invited. clumsily yours, ”.57 T M. WILOOX, loc' . moms NORWALK OLEEFUL. ' (An-onto Sentinel). - Norwslk is gleeful over the re- of her experiment in municipal A report just issued by the light oommissioenrs of that .. to show that it cost the cityI to run the municipal lightias . the past year. and that the gross gutter paying all , expenses, . is to $14, 783, an increase of “than :0 per cent. over the prev- The number of consumers a. gain of 20 per cent. There is debt of $74,694 on the plant. and ‘fl‘shfitbo city has pills off 347 905 of I been since installing the plant. oh amount was obtained from the “We own earnings Of the whole hoodlum of 8122.600 it is said that Elippbople of South Norwalk have nev- nCallod upon to pay a penny, a city is blessed with having rather bet- tier management at the plant and in stance. in general than most cities of the some also are able to command. (1 right here may lie the secret. of , Norwalk's success in this under- Wag. The objection most frequent- l: urged and generally with the great- not reason. against the policy of muni- unaccountable reason, most men who work for the public have not the satire Interest In their work, nor the some “blue or inducement to do emcient work as when employed by private in- dividusls or contractors. This is large— ly7 due to the fact that municipal con- affliction of public works has never hoop, except in rare instances under “7 1: upon a permanent basis with (not duly impressed upon the Will of the employees that the secur— fly: of their positions depended solely upon the eiliciency with which their work was accomplished. Employees hive usually secured and held their positions through political rather than business reasons But if it were gener Isl “known and understood, that the unicipallty was prepared to do good ark, that a position once obtained on 0 force would be secure so long and re eminently discharged, there 1,179 doubt that competent well soon seek the positions, and that , greater stimulus ‘would be add- ‘the work of the employee of the an is siren to the employeesl Irtprivate contractor. seems to be the policy whiCh ‘Norwalk has pursued. seeking to compete'ht help permanently, snap 13119113 is he :legal or rule reason why employment of mind should not be the most hon- and Isecurg which can be pro ad no meson why it should tribute to public good. But be- of the fact that undertakings of d have been treated as means . final spoiidi the expediency of pal ownerlhip remains, as a n doubt. ribs far, South Nor- has been rediarkable fortunate ping fraud so and honest out n. 80 long as this policy con- iler municipal system may Ir. But' when political moth take the place of business meth- ere will be 7a change. Municipal lp like private ownership, de- n the owner. M... Ids up waste tissue, promotes an improves digestion, induces re sleep. giving renewed .. and health. That what’s l-loi ' ilocky Mountain Tea Will do. ‘ Tea or Tablets. Plsisied's 7N8 AND LCEULJNARY. WRN ‘ their shoes do not seem to the fhvor oi" our best- tires ‘1 rid they never wear ith colored gowns hilt ,w r to match their gowns pr veleiit rule at the win but it, will be general as . . .flm’ihd for hair goods nr humor three years post. in this line say that it up, than H has been The harvest time in any salon promises to be , This is a pointer to - Ill columns in senior ”Al. .Amerlcan‘s cur-so. Bitters conquers dye drives out im- mach. restores sl weight, and ISSIIiiI Railroad commissioners Should Have Power to Prevent Stockioilblrry~Also to So- am Better Conditions in Railroad and Telephone liai- tors m—n—u—u- . iuR'l‘ii‘ORl), Feb 8.-—'i‘he following is an abstract of the governor's mee sage to the general assembly today. In opening his address Governor Wood said he desired to call atten- ioii would seem to indicate that this . clpsi construction. is that, for some; r than his duties oi the posi- s of making a public office a 7 tion to t e state's interest in two pub- lic service corporations and to the consideration of the rights the general assembly should confer upon the state's delegated emcers to control, regulate and supervise such corpora- tionl He didavowed any desire to cast my .flection upon the railroad commission- ers of on the corporations under con- alliteration The recommendations were offered in a spirit of fairness to the corporations concerned anduwi th the intention of safeguarding the interest of the investors and every citizen in the state. He asked that the general assembly weigh his recommendations careful iy and judiciously so that o harm might be worked to any iloucst corpor- ation within the state. The point of view with the general assembly should be to safeguard vesb ed rights. if Bllfll rights did not take unfairI advantage. or encroach upon the rights of the general public He was aware that a cry would be raised at any attempt to legislate in the way of regulating railroad traiilc or the giving of public service was likely to break down the value of so curities and impair the standing of uch corporations. That it was a. tru am that unfairness if persisted in. would increase resentment unili con- dltiona would compel a drastic read- juatment which would wo: k greater arm to I those who claim vested The present railroad commissioners complained iustly that it had not been given suflicient authority to remedy certain evils which have grown up by reasons of the great increase in rail- road business and could not accomp- lish results for lack of power vested in them. Grape Note or Force,7pkg. .. 4 lb. pkg. Gold Dust: ....... 18c Fancy large Oranges, doz... “r ill Bi‘liiii SPEIIIIIII BHflBtIII flifEIIIIIIiS‘ at the Sugar at Cosh: 5Ibsfor25r; i0ibsfcr50c 20lbttor$l00 25 II) GIMII Sacks iii $I .23 fish. Boiler EtiéErE‘EeEE . ““‘ 52 us Tell, filidis Flour SDPCIflI-"lfli Saturday. IIIlIi] Maud s. mend Flour (the best Flour milled). Try it.“ 7 . PerIbag. 34%, lbs, 65c. Priceperharrel.1961bs.,$5.is. $6. on in Pink Discount Stamps with each pound of our very best No. 1 Tea at. Ginger Snaps or Lemon Cakes. lb.. So Funny Cream Fig Newtons, lb. .. 10c POTATOES. Fairbanks' Cottoiene. 2 lb. can .. 24c F ’ a k Yale Toast Crackers, 2 lbs. for .. 26c “Cy MN”. “0c 3 lbs. Large California Prunes .. 25c Peck, 20c. Bushel, 75c $l .00 In Pink Discount ISiampswilir Any of those Iicilrs 1 Dozen Best Pickles .10c 51 Can Good Bartlett 7Pee7rs7 13c 1 Pk . Monarch Corn Starch. .10c 1 Cake G0” 30"" 3 '1 57°an 7‘ 1 Ca: Aster Pork and Beans .12c 71 Can Gold Label “he“ ""7" 13° ' ' 11 Can Victory Red spherries~..15c 1 Can Dutch Cleanser at ........ 10¢! , 3 ",3 Best Soda Cra ers ....... 3 lbs Clark’s Famous Milk Crack- iGrape Nuts or Force. pkg. ...... 12c ers .......................... 25c 4 lb. Package Gold Dust , ....... lie 3 Guns Cream Sugar Corn ...... 25c I Fancy Native Turnips, ph ...... 20° 1 Bottle Gold Rock Relish 10cIFancyllarge Navel Oranges, dos. . 36c .mc Fancy Native Thrill”. pic. .35c The railroad commissioners should have authority to prevent the issue of stocks by any railroad company or telephOnc company until the par value thereof, for such amount in access oi the par value its the company shall re- quire to be paid. has been paid to the company in cash. Authority to issue stocks and bonds should be secured by city railroad or telephone company only after application to the railroad commissioners and by that commission granted in writing, the application stab ing the amount of which and the pur pose of Which such issue of stock or bonds is sought. The proceeds of such stock shall not be applicable for any other purpose than that nuthoriz ed by the railroad commissioners. '7I‘llo7 commissioners should also be iven power to change move or eli- urinate grade crossings. to remove all obstructions to the view at grade crossings, such as trees, signs, etc. It Should also be vested with the right to regulate and supervise the rates to echarged for service by any and all telephone companies on the question of rates7 for service Tortured Day an_____c_l legh’t SOUTH NORWALK. Native Onions, sound; good THE STORES THAT SET THE PACE. 7661 Will hilltiii 80 Telephone. NORWALK. A Progresswe Stare AIWays up—to-date with our .h igh grade goodfi at was: possible prices. Indeed, we are always on the lookout for the low market and give our trade the benefit of same. FANCY TABLE BUTTER . . ........ 53c lb. Maine Potatoes, best potatoes ever handled in this town. . . .75c'bu. Fcls or Proctor & Gainbic‘s Naptlla Soap“ 3f .6 for 25¢ r 5“ slzc ......... pic, 30C not” \ Rheumatism Crimes the Mind (RIO-O. as internal Treatment for the Blood-4t is Widely R mended as a Cure. Every suflerer from Rheumatism is familiar with the sleepless nights. and nerve binding.v muscle twisting‘reins Which they IV a to endure. a baths have been used. Mt. Clemens as been visited, and hundreds of dollars l \Varrautcd Eggs, fresh \\'t'.\i Good Table «Butter; we sell , Fancy large Lclllolls. . . .25c doz. 5 lbs. l'op Corn (the kind ... 32C. 7 crns‘ ..... Paw ucc Oats, a prize inside nt in search of relief. There is but file use of other experiments, ssrélief and a permanent cure for all forms of Rheumdtism can onlyo be found in Smith’s Specific Uric-O. It matters little how long one has collared from the trOuble. or how intense the suffer- ing, Brio-0 will cure you. It cures by its direct action upon the blood; mus- else. and kldne s. neutralizing poison-m ous arid and r enmatie acids. Drug- slate and Physicians everywhere are recommending UrIe-O, because they knowd that at. last there “5an a come y pared which aetu warm the (Noise. Uric-O is manufactured M7 the Smith Drug Company 8 mass. Y. Is pupplied to users it large size bottles, which sell for Si 00. Your llruggist can suppl you with the rem cdy. or. youesn or or direct Samples and circulars will be forwarded free to all who apply. Use Uric-Ofor Rhelv mat eonly. It. may possibly save your (MM)0 is sold in South Nomaik by li‘dw, W. Kelley. Jr, “Hotel Clifford ’7’ utilities REYNEKE, 72 North Main St. IliiiypIilili lilIliiiG , inporIOys er cub 33 water wasnmorou at considerable ........ 29c Ib. ----l ----------- 3 pkgs 25° 77,7" 1b.] 3 ..2 Smoked Beef, fresh sliced, ‘I. 3 S argc lileaty 711771777777: so thin and nice ....... M 1b.. ch 3 cakes Scourillg Soap ....... lOC . “t ' , v.- Leuis seloff, thatpops)...... ..... ....25c'.. AT THIS STORE TOMORROW. HOLD EXPENDITURES. Thi’ First .100 Salem the 3 I7Pfli’? 1007 LT" iN ORDER TO7 MAKE THIS Fl ROT 19c SALE OF THE NEW YEAR BURPASO ALL OTHERS. WE WILL OFFER FOR TOMORROW ONLY. STANDARD MERCHANDISE AT PRIC E8 BELOW WNOLEIAl-E. AN ECONOMIZINO REALITY CONFRONTS OUR CUSTOMERS WITH AN INVITINOI OPPORTUNITY A DUTY REDTE UPON THE ACTION OF EVERY WOMAN WHO IS AMBITIOUS TO SAVE ON HOUSE- ALL FORMER EFFORTBOF THE BOSTON STORE WILL BE OUT GENERALED AND NEVER BEFORE HAS IT BEE-N POSSIBLE TO SELECT FROM 80 LARGE A VARIETY OF NEEDED ARTICLES AND STAND- > ARD OUALITIEE AS AT‘THID 19c GALE. THE PRICE LIST. kerchiefs, 1295c quality. . SATURDAY. 2 FOR 19:. Men's All Linen Hematitched Hand- Mén's Heavy Cotton Socks, in mix- tures, regular price loorpair. SATURDAY 3 PAIRS, 19¢. sidered cheap at Go yard. SATURDAY, 4V3 YDS. FOR 19c... . SATU RDAY,2 2FOR 19c. ed Soap, regular price, 13c. SATURDAY. BOTH FOR 19c. Fine Face Vsilings, all colors regu- lal prices 25c and 29c. SATURDAY, 19:7:7 YARD. Fine Chiffon Neck Ruching, regu- lar price for collar lengths is 10c. SATURDAY ENOUGH FOR 6 COL- LARS, the. q... "Hook On" Hose Supporters, all col- 25c ore, regular price 25c. SATURDAY, 19c. No. 60 Taifeta Ribbon, in colors reg- ular price 25c yard SATURDAY, liic YARD. Shell 7llnir Pins straight or crimp ed, regular price 25c SATURDAY 19c DOZEN. Lsdies' Lace Trimmed or Embroider- ed Handkerchiefs regular 123‘s each. Menuen's Taicum Powder, regular price 19c. and 1 cake Peers Unspent- ] rl‘ooth Brush, regular price, the, and Caider's Denirinc. regular price, 19. BOTH, 196. color. regular price me. I SATURDAY, 3 PAIRS, 10s. Men’ 5 Suspenders, strongly made and leather ends, regular price 26c. SATURDAY, 19c. Womdn's Black Cotton Hose, fast 77 Mercerized Sateen in all colors, our regular 26c quality. ,. SATURDAY, 19:: YARD.‘ 8 Best Quality Apron Ginghams, Worth c y.ard SATURDAY, 3V2 YDB. FOR 19c. Women’s Medium Weight Vcsls, higir neck and short sleeves, regular price 25c. SATURDAY 19o EACH. 4 - Mcn‘s All Linen Collars, all the lat est shapes, 12%(3 quality. 2 FOR 19c. Corset Covers, 6 different styles. lace and embroidery trimmed. real va. lue. 29c. SATURDAY. 19c. "E. Z." Waists for boys or girls, regular price 260. SATURDAY, 19c. Flannelctte Under-skirts, blue, regular price 250. SATURDAYl 19c. .— pink or Children‘s Outing Flannel Under- waists. "Little Beauty" style, regular price 25c. SATURDAY, 19c. Best Quality Outing Flunuels reg- ular- price 10c SATURDAY, 3 YDS. FOR 19o. “Silllia” Silks in‘ the always popular black and white checks_ many stores the mice is 35c TOMORROW THE PRICE. 19c. Bates’ Seersuckers, in great variety of colorings regular price 12%c. SATURDAY, 2 YDS. FOR 19c. Thin Blown Glass Tumblers, regu- lar price Be each. SATURDAY, 0 FOR 19c. 4 Qt. Enamel Sauce Pans, regular price is 29c. TOMORROW, 19c. Quart Bottles of Ammonia. regular price 100 each SATURDAY 3 BOTTLES FOR 179;. ‘.. (;,t Tin Dish Pan, regular price 250. . SATURDAY 19:. ,. 0‘ The Union Pacific Tea Co. by such corporations the governor suggested that 25 or more subscribers shall have the right to a public hear- Tel. Cal donor Norwaik. 69832. . Cod, Halibut. Weak, Frost and 3‘lat Fish, p70] lee, Pickers], White Fish, Mackerel. Salmon. Large .0213 Clams fat; baking Smelt,ch pound. Lobstcrs Saturday. Il- All i ‘ Hatters o THE BEST TEA AND OOEEEE to be found linNorwsik Come fright here . I77ths7t~mouey‘I of any store in twirl! We suit hundreds of people '7 it“ at we lam? You d . hierarcili‘hrduth; tron CHARLES E. SEEM o LEADING ounces. . 7 sour NORWALK ing before the commission and lose [the right to appeal to any judge of :the Superior Court. from the decision I077 the commission. In closing the governor referred to Ithe ao-cailed watering of stocks in public service corporations and closed by asking that the general assembly italic under consideration the enact- meat or legislation that will prevent a repetition of these practices. . 7 W THE ORANGE SITUATION. Talk of Conference at Which Trouble sy Be Ended. Tm Newark News Wednesday econ- .ing Striking Orange batters to the nulli-l er of about two thousand held a ten minute meeting in the Orange armory, this morning. and then adjourned until next. Monday, or Wednesday as the latest, according to the call of the on- cars of the union, by which time. it is believed b the oilicers of the United l North America, that all agreement between them and the hat manufacturers will have been reached. The executive committee of I hie-r tionsi Furl Hat Manufacturers' indeci- ~stion will meet in the Broadwsf Oen‘ trai Hotel, NeV York mom air temoon The orange manufacturers will attend this meeting.” . John A. Monit, national president of7 line United Hatters oi North America. said this morning that be hoped to ar-J range for a conference with the man-‘ nlocturers and added their be expected good results to come from it. . “I believe this trouble will wind up by the end of the Week, and i see no cause for takingany but. the most ‘en- couraging view of. conditions,” said Mr. Medic, after the meeting this morning. “You may say," continued the union leader. “that our organisation will head every effort in a speedy settle- ment of the controversy and when it. is over- there will be no in feeling but the men will go back“ and do their best to make up for los‘t‘ti e.’ E Mr Monti addodfiLu stile resolution passed by them turrets in New York last week had‘7 been discussed at n meeting of the executive committee of the United Hatters of North Amerbj ea. in New York on Monday. This res; olution was to the effect that Austin- Drew & Co. was willing to order the men back in their rectory finding a settlement of the trouble. The com- mittee decided not w accede to the pro- position of the bosses until the men in the Austin-Drew factory were put back to. work in accordance with the scale indicated in the agreement between the two parties to the controversy. if any of the individuhl manufacti’irers call off the lookout, in their shops, it was said, the then employed by them .will be remitted to resume work on. tier the arms which prevailed between them prior to the lookout and strike. Samuel Ellor. of the firm or liliior Bros. A Hall of use“? ranks, in dis- , cussing the trouble wt a News ropes icl- today. deplored the conditions and .made this significant remark. . . “Things never should have come to such a pass without more conferr- ences." ‘ . ,, _ . land custom and tonal fill?“ 71777 LiFEE ' VSRAT'. Saturday, Feb. 9th, from 2 p. in. to 9 p. m Ihe Union Pacific Tea Co. i26 Washington St, Next Door to Post Office Free uSOUVENIRSnFlll With a 250 Purchase of Tea. Coiiee, Baking Powder. Spices 126 unimportant; BILL T0 LIMIT TiIE . ISSUE OF FREE PASSES Mr. Leonel New Haven, ioirIlIr~ dunes Measurll' lll- the House in Hartford ‘ HARTFORD. Feb. 8-in the heuse yesterday Mr. Lehr of New Haven in troduced a bill limiting tree railroad passes to the common carriers' can pioyees and their families, .their oili- cers. ts, surgeons physicians. score as of7 millionth“ onugi Men‘s Christian association .. palates of HO!" pliable and charitable institutions per- sons exclusively engaged in charitou hie work. indigent. destitute and dine less persons. inmates of so diers' homes. caretakers of live stock. poultry and fruit; employee on sleeping and express curs. linemen of telephone and telegraph companies, postoiiico Int inspector”l newsboys. baggage it; its, witnesses in railroad oases. perst'ips injured in .Wreck and physicians aha nurses at-‘ ending such. Each company giving other passes and each person accepting one is sub eat to from $100 to 82. 9007 fine in one case. ,. . Wei—— ”Tor—Don’t forget E. N: Fire Police All- nuni Bali; Feb. 8, at Arlen Hall +-ltciiing, bleeding. protruding or blind not yield to Dean’s Oiiitment. 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