”all” DIIIOTORY. an, Lu"... No. are. r. e A. . _ In Donovan block. 138 #S’Ili' m “hill f“ 3" non u y an Aug. exce W I o’clock. All-Hester flame pied . y Invited. Charles F. Mills. .1. Robert I. Wilcox. Sec. M. No. as. R. A.M . . in Donovan block. 138 Wash- '-- .. It. 2d and 4th Tuesddys of , mi math-July and Aug. excepted W I 0'.ch All Royal Arch Ma- cordially invited. Thaddeus ..II 1’. Robert )1. Wilcox, Sec. We. Ne. 52.096» Eastern Stan. lnDonovan block,138 Washfi m Stu 2d and 4th Wednesdays at I” month—July and Ang. excepted W7: (6 o'.elock All members of 0 ' ’3. 3 cordially iniited. Miss Edits Hills. W; hf. Mrs: Ida Sherer. Sec. . A. ILANCHARD. in the untimely death of A. lllan- 39M“, Norwslk loses one of its most My esteemed and conscientious ci- . WI. The no!!! of his sudden demise M a shock in business, education. church and social circles this morn- and there were universal expres- lb” of flight over the and occur- ”‘1”. He was a man who had many W! and very few enemies, arid cm the ,iatter had respect for his What adherence to any project Well he belleyod to be right and for the best interests of his feilowtowns- men. During his many years of (on- duct-of a manufacturing business in south Norwalk he had prorcn lrinrself honorable in all dealings with iris fol- low men, and had built up a large and successful enterprise. his was a man . of superior knowledge a graduate of- ono of the leading colleges of the ' country, and had always evinced n , deep‘interest in educational matters in The Norwalksfl This fact is attest- cdby his rspeade‘drre‘edection as a! member of the Board of School Visi- tors and his selection assecretary and one of the acting visitors. His advice 1 who always sought and found A be in. valuable by the other members drum - hoard. lie Was a member of the “building committee of the new town high school, and was also secretary of _ ‘ithis committee, and had devoted much time and thought 'to m'eurfstrsctfmr of the proposed Iitiw "building and his wise counsel will be missed by those associated with lrlm. He had‘ passed with high honors an examination as a ‘ . member ofihe Falrficld county bar al though he bad news; practiced in the courts of the state: He was well vers- 'ed in parliamentary law, as was evi- denced during his frequent selection as chairman of various public meet- iings. As a director of the South Nor- » twalk Public Library for nearly a char. ‘ fist of a century as well as president _ for a term of years,he had accomplish- »ed great good and‘ llhd been instrumen- 5-bit In having many valuable volumes fwupnfldttofthenosrdofpimc tors of the South Norwslk Public Li- brary he rendered excellent service. life work will live after him, and this ”I“ better for his ‘ , “Mime nity more Mud he set an example 0! M which should fill!! the emulation of our young He had been one of my most inti- mate friends for many years, and I ‘Wede‘nd admired him. We have turn- ed over many books together and i always found his ripe scholarship and love for literature Ind art a great in. spit-silos. It was good to know him as i did. and it land to lose him as i have. He was high toned, firm in the right, and yet wonderfully gentle and loving. Doubtiess many can say today: ‘Iie was my friend, faithful and just to me." He leaves a rich memory for us to cherish. ‘ ‘ J. H. LIGHT. Today's news despstches tell of the Operation)! of two gangs of boodlers In San F‘r‘enclsco and Little Rock. The workings of the‘llletil'bu‘s were certain- ly interesting. if not exceedingly cle- ver. but as Is usually the case, when the operations are carried on with too high a hand, the guilty parties are be lioved to have been caught. and if jus- tice reigns in the trails now in pro gross they are booked to spend some time behind the bars. during which period the public and various corpora lions will be safe from their schemes. SULTAN TO CONCEDE FRENCH DE- MANDS. PARIS, April 5.—"l‘he official dispat- Chea received here from Pei any that the French claims were presented to the sultan March 81. Teh news of the occupation of Oudja by French troops arrived at‘the Moorish capital, March 29..the day the column entered Moor- ish territory. The impression is pre- valent that the sultan will concede all the French demands, Tire energetic ac- tion of France caused consternation among th’c court entourage at Fez and is expected to result in a prompt reply but no official notification of its Ira- tupre has yet arrolved here. PASSENGERS FROM EUROPE. NEW YORK. April 5.——Slr Robert S. Ball, director of the Cambridge Ob- servatory. Prof. John Beyes. of Oxford and James Currie MacBeth. who are to attend the dedication of Carnegiet University at Pittsburg. arrived here agent in existence. FASHION. AND CULINARY. _..._.,._ 'l‘bc shade combinations on many of the spring hats sound asionlshlngi when put into words. but so skilfully are the colors blended that the finish- ed product is most effective, yet not striking. II’he combination of gray green and two shades of brown is soft and pink white lilac and deep ccru blend delightfully in the hands of the; artist, while the possibilities of green and blue and broun and blue are now very well known. Wide flounces of contrasting color. heavily embroidered, are a beautiful finish. for the skirt of many handsome. dinner gowns. - ‘I‘ long. slender tabs attached to the ck of Eton coats and extending net to the bottom of the skirt are not so generally worn as to look c-om mon and the tendency to a slender ap- pearance of waist and an effect of height which they give makes the style a favorite one. It seems that the costume is scarcely considered complete unless there is something about. it a bit of linen, oft- enest white or natural color on gowns of silk and lace. ’l‘niy V's set in on of silk and lace. Tiny V's set in an die or the .sle‘ndercst of panels on skirt. a3. all that are needed to give the y smartest iopch lo the handsom- cat costume. is It is possible that the symmetrr of MMfleallhlulCreamolTarlnr Shown by repeated tests and comparisons to be the purest and most efficient leavening'. Baking powders lower In price are usually made from alum or alum-phosphate. Avoid them it you value health. m'" ‘v I ’ \KIVH POWDER ()0. .New tau-h. er. ~- Many fine flowers are in evidence on the nicer hats. like lilacs, hydrangeas. Wisteria. hyacintbs, etc , another fav- orite that you may have observed this ‘senson is the oonvolvulus which ap- pears in delightful natural (and unnat- ural) shades. linings cloth-covered buttons down the front of colored shirt waists 0f the same cloth as the waists are mounted with tiny white nice medal- lions. Beautifully fine and soft are the pon- gces for skirts and coats. and their great popularity is undoubtedly in large measure due to their exquisite shimmery finish and color. Silk braid ing in self- color more or less elabor- ate often finishes the costs but the sklits are gjoerally untrimmed SANTIAGO— ARTILLERY DISTRICT DISCONTINUED. WASHINGTON, April 5,—1‘110 artil- lery district of Santiago which was dis- continued in Nov. 1904. has been l9“ established by a special order issued from the War Department and will now comprise Fort Roscrans. Cal. New artillery districts have been created as follows: Artillery district of Cape Fear. irr- cludlng Fort Caswcil, N40"; artillery district of Tampa. including Fort Do- lcs Fla” and Fort de Solo. Fla. figure that you may lravo noticed among your friends is due to These corsets fit the gure snugly wt today on the steamer Baltic Follow Wpll street. are sufficiently pllnlil to‘ "gl\'e corri- fortably with the motions of the wear- _._.... so. .— their l wearing well- Inade corsets whose en- | it}! sides are at firm elastic bands. irelaiive to The Hague Peace Confer FRANCE WILL NROETEH-Y TO RUSSIA' 3 PARIS. Amll b—The Russian note Ion has reached the Foreign Oflice hero and a reply to it is under considera- tion. 21.2% Our trade increases. y L early in both quantity and quality. it is a well kuowrr fact that semi-fitted. URDAY. . WOMEN’S SUITS. tilrcckctl l’anamas iii the chic cutaway coal style. satin lillt‘tl. Skirts are full pleated. with told at bottom, trimmgd with taiicta silk. $27.50 value. Saturday, $22.50. ' WOMEN'S SUITS. liton and Pony Coat styles in checks and stripes. silk lincrl jackets. full plcaictl skirts. over a dozen entirely different models. $22.50 value. Saturday. $i8.5o. WOMEN'S DRESS SKIRTS. (iorcd and plcaicrl siylcs in fine checks and manrrislr mixtures. extra lull cut, beau- tifully tailored. $5.00 value. 1 Saturday, $3.98. did variety, hardly any two garments alike. .. . I Extra Special Values for Saturday Four manufacturers' lines on sale tomorrow. Entirely new Suits, bought at a great saving. Positively the very latest styles and newest Spring Cloths and colorings. A splen- Eton and Pony Coats, as well as the tight and Skirts are perfectly tailored and correct in fit; either pleated or gore flared effects. AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED. Just stop and think of buy- ing your new Spring Suit, priced at least one third less than usual. SOLD AT THESE PRICES JUST FOR ONE DAY ONLY—TOMORROW, SAT- CHILDREN’S COATS. ' Stylish black and while checks in box style. silk braid and button trimmed, turn back collar: and cuffs. $3.75 value. Saturday, $2.98. WOMEN’S COATS. 'l‘allcta Silk in the new cutaway style, silk braid trimmed. satin lined throughout: decidedly chic and entirely new. $15.00 value. Saturday. $12.98. * WOMEN'S warsrs. Urcr I00 dozen entirely new \Vaists, lace and embroidery trimmed. longr or short Regular $1.25 and $I.50 \Vaisis, slccvcs‘. ‘ For Saturday, 89c. The Baston Store] ..——_— . -. .-..—..-___..__._.___ __ l5 Siricllglresh Count; Eggs, 25C PURE LEAF LARD', added tothe institution. He was a pro- militant attendant at the South Nor- mil: Congregational Char-,ch and was ' member of the Men's [Christian In- notify Club where he was often heard in” debates upon the topics of the Sm- ,ss;well.as religious subjects of the ‘ ‘ tinhereat. Heiwasathomughly Hf. modaliy. and was an example Ipf‘type of man which many of the fining men of toda frigid well alu- _ His death wl prove a geiiuine tut -to the town. r. Editortvrml‘ ‘death of“ "Ir. Wuchard is a shock to his friends and e .cummuu ty. W; was with us yes- tbe best people that buy on Credit trade with us. Our house is the most liberal. theI best place to trade and the easiest place to get credit. Come to us. We sell everybody for no money down on the easiest terms in the world. We trust people every day for- No Money Down that have been refused Credit at other houses llllli‘SS tlIcy paid a large deposit down. 68!: bag. $535 barrel. DERS‘ Per lb" me. 2 “’8' for 35¢. You need bring my” money 7here. You only‘promise to do what you or anyone is able to do. 2° lbs. GRAN. sugAR, 51.00 x0 lbs. GRAN. SUGAR. 50cl 5 lbs. GRAN. SUGAR. 25c that is. pay as youcan; a.little a week while in health and employment. Remember there are 49 .i‘ no disagreeable features which are offensive to good taste and that this is so. we have but to National Biscuit Comnany’ s Crackers. point to our great success. You know success us not won on promises but by honest and ‘Uneeda Biscuit, Lemon Snaps and loans, 6 pkgn, ago. All rec National Bis. Co.‘ 8 pkgs. 3 for 25¢ fair treatment low prices and big assortment and finally by good wearing clothing. This is our platform. We invite you to open an mcoungwlth us. We guarantee everything. Take Advantage of These Special Stamp Offers. You Can Fill a 3001: Tomorrow. MAUD S. FLOUR. HAMMOND‘S LEAN SHOUL- Siulislr Men’s Suitssnd- Sprint Goals in Attractive Patterns. Suiiit. Becoming and Attract- ive Ladies’ ‘ Suits for ‘ will in his in al health and toms With I lb. Very Best Tea (any kind) at soc . . _ is numbered lining the innumcr-u $ 0 25 $10 to $50 1 lb. Mo-Ka Blend Coffee at 32c We Will give loo Purl: Discount Stamps. hosts who have gone before. it 1 to $ . ' ~— A collection of really t e most attractive and Total, 82c ls'tbe old. old story. but we shall never get used to it At ltsfbest death a a tragedy as deep and dark as can be woven out of the mystery of life. beautiful Suits ever displayed. The styles and mod els have the endorsements of experts. All the pop- ular colors and shades are here in profusion. A particular feature of our Ladies’ Suits is the wear, ing quality of the materials. The tailoring is of Being such large purchasers of Ready-WW8“ Clothing, we demand the best that the various mans ufacturers offer. We hare our pick, therefore the best is none too good. This season we are show- 25 Stamps with I lb. Mo-Ka Blend Coffee. ..3 20 Stamps with 1 lb. Java and Mocha Coffee. .3oc I 5 Stamps with 1 lb. Java and Maracaibo 60 Stamps with I lb. No. 1 Tea ............50c 50 Stamps with I lb. No.2 Tea. ...........4oc ”‘1' .we are never quite prepared for log some extraordinary values in Men’s Suits and high order and the trimming the best' the market 40 Stamps with 1 lb. N0. 3 Tea ,, . . , _ . _ . . ..35c u: coming Spring Overcoats. Tlrey are perfectly tailored, sty- affords. . . 1 CORE?- . ----------------- '- - - - -- . - - . ~ ~35“ -ul'. Blanchavrduvas nu liltlal citizen, ‘lishly made. fashionably designed and the mate“ There'g characterdabout every garment we 39]] .. 25 Stamps “Hill /2 lb. NO. I T63 . . . .I. ...... 25“. IO Stamps With 1 lb NO I Santos C0586 . . . 20C. band and frien ..r: He performed his ials employed are notable for Weary. style and at- They so resemble custom made suits that an expert 20 Stamps with V; lb. 1‘40. 2 Tea . . . . . . . . . . .20c 10 Stamps with 1 lb. best loose Cocoa . . . .25c would have difficult in distln ishln one from the . me on... The minummefi ”f of mung 15 Stamps wrth V; lb. No.3 Tea . . . . . . . . . . .Isc Io Stamps with I lb. Best Cocoanut . . . . . . . mace ready- --to -wear garments has surpassed the work of . "‘° W" ”m“ “"1"" .. i0 Stamps with any: of the FolloWing Articles duty, and believed in civic right- ncse. It is impossible to measure . . wrvlce be freely gave to our public We for the pee fifteen or twenty tructlveness. . Every fabric is here. 1hr patterns are varied and‘ pleasing. and the generrl cut and' style modyrled - after custom made garments. - that now for really high grade garments of style, \These days it is foolish arid really expensive to design and general appearance. ladies in to the re- macarolr'lczcui‘tfm ”iii-iiiilirer‘m: “ml: (:1 look' shabby when in paying a little every Week you ' 'i'ail stores We’ re one of them and w sell these "l ‘ 9 P can get desirable aird fashionable clothing on such garments. . 2 calls Crown Aster Sugar Com ....... I 1 large bottle Salad Oil . ... . . . . . . ...... 18¢] (filth his deep culture and natural love easy terms as we' offer. At once is none too soon -"‘ But we offer additional advantage in that we lb. P M d ' educational work Inade mm an to .vg" yourself of Olil' invitation to open. an N? ,‘ . 36" on credit You open an account and my us 3 2 cans GOld ROCk Slight Corn . I . . . . . . . . . . .:5C % pure cppei' of “Star . . . . . . .109. ' member of the Board of School mm he” ““10 0V0” “'90" 3 cans King Brand Corn ...... . ......25c 3 lbs. Best Milk Crackers . . .. . . . . 45c} rcanCrownAstcr Baked Beans.. .........Iac ‘ 3lbs. YalcToast Cakes ...........25c. ...—...............- ... .A. “14.-....“ 2 lbs. Fancy Mixed Cakes .as’o 3 lbs. Best Head Rice .254: I bottle Gold Rock Catsup . . . . . . . . . . ”soc- I bottle Monarch Worcestershire Sauce . ”45¢ I can Dudley’s Best Pumpkin ..........-..15c ”will.“ i" "I‘Vlflu WW" I can RStdrafivbergy Beets . ...... . ...... ..m: I I .. .~. .- . . . lean e as erries.15c “gig-12%".t "I. ' r'. .y . ' ‘ ‘ 3cans Good ardines ...... ‘ ........ ..-..s5c ‘ I . 'v y K . I . I I we to about eclectic I ”on raglan» " bother wail IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR MONEY S WORTH. TRADE AT 3’" er stun million pleasant “ ‘4 ”emu. .. ' . alcrvlce. w denouncing. Q“ stiller: am. 400. A. rat mm run m m; and: "a New York Grocery fgo nos WALK mums: Hours «on mix “.9 ,.. ..... ‘ 1 l‘