Von-sue... FASHION MOLASSES - »OANDY at LANE’S 61 WAOHINOTON IT. ........... . . -,n,- I,I:I,I,I I,I,I I I I I I I I I I I I I l.l. It-‘-;-;-;.;--;-:-‘- .'-:-;-;-;-;-;n;-:.'-,-'-,-‘-;-;-;.;- - s u,. .;. . . 1‘. I,I -,.;I;I;I,u,u,-,-,-;-_-,I;-,I‘I:v;-‘- . -_'. I.F:l,l,' Missions. Alfred Boutwell is to preach tumors ' row at Sufiield, Conn, substituting for the Baptist minister, of that place, who is in Washington, D. C. Attorney John J. Walsh's big cabin catboat lieulali, which he purchased a short time ago, is being overhauled on the shrine of the east side of the upper Norwaik harbor. Alex Palmer the expert calker of this vicinity, is calking the lieulah’s seams. . The sixth chapter of Mark will be taken up for study by the Young Men’s Department of the Bible School of the South Norwalk Congregational Church, tomorrow, under the leader- ship of Mr. Gleason. All young men are cordially invited to be present. A hearing of the creditors of the defunct United States Foundry and Sa- les Company was held yesterday at the oilijce oi‘ Referee in Bankruptcy .1. M. Banks of Bridgeport. Most of the preferred claims were disposed of there being no friction. A dividend of 2 per cent was declared. ——Chnries 1.. St. John. the boat deal- er, has just installed one of the Gray Motor Co‘s G h. p. motors in a xiii-it. Pioneer faintly speed launch, for W. N. Andrews, Sound View Terrace. Mrs. Bertha Booth Skinner has, through her attorney, George H. Vosburgh, brought an action for di- vorce against. her husband. William Scranton Skinner, of New Yt‘ll'k The papers which have been filed in the Superior Court in Bridgeport. allege in< tolerable cruelty. The case is returna- ble to the June term of the Superior Court. _ , E. N. Sipperley has completed liis artcsian well in the rear of his resi- dence in West avenue. He sunk the well to a depth of 300 feet and got fine water so clear that it can hardly be told when it is in a glass. There is a flow of thirty-five gallons a minute. Mr. Sipperly would have gone deeper but the flow lessened the further down he went. Frederick W. Quitman, of 110 South Main street, was suddenly stricken with paralysis while at his work in the Norwalk iron Works Company. Mr. Quitman was working as usual when he complained of stomach sickness and in a brief space of time was unable to move one side of his body. He was taken to his home where he is under medical attention. Blotches, pimples, flesh worms, black heads, are unsightly and denote im‘ pure blood. Hollister’s Rocky Mounv tain Tea will drive them away, curry- ing people clear‘ to the top floor of health and happiness. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Ploisted's Drug Store. Four members of the new town high school committee, Messrs. C. 14. Glov- er A, C. Golding, G. S. Kendall and J. 'A. Osborn signed the contracts for the building yesterday. William C. Foote declined to sign them on the ground that. he had resigned from the committee. The contracts were mail- ed‘ to Architect Wilson Potter this morning and he will re-send them to the successful bidders. Chief E. J. Thomas. of the Norwulli Fire Department, distributed today among the four companies of the De- partment the $100 presented by the Lounsbury and Bisscll Company as n. recognition of the services of the lie- partment at the recent. Baby Hill tire. ‘ Eureka Rebekah Lodge held it rou- tine business meeting last evening. Charles Ehrke, of Haviland street, is spending Sundayin New York. iris will smile through the years, GTheir eyes will always glisteu with glee, They will never be hidden by tears, If they take Rocky Mountain Tau. Plsisted's Drug Store. i C. Wheeler’s launch Richard 13.,A‘v'vtli‘i‘c‘h he purchased in Bridgeport, some time ago, was towed to Nor- walk yesterday by Captain Biphriam M. Merriett. with his sturdy launch ‘Azuim. The Richard B. is tiow at Cap- tain Merritt's yard at. the corner of - Water and Chapel, streets and will ‘ have thorough overhauling before yo- ing in commission for tlte season. 'iho “ 1 Richard B is a good sized cat in launch and is equipped with a flatly/its engine 3 of about eight horsepowor. . —uiMf. College Hats. O'Brien. con man named William Rey- nohisywas'picked un drunk in the (icon we of a Water street. Norwalk. sal- oon.‘yuterday afternoon by Chief of I I’ollco Thomas liradley. The young man was in such bad shape that the amp! was winded by the time he got ‘ hilt! Into a cell at police headquarters. I‘d had slept for cabout four ' - iyered up an was re- m’ 3: 208831! bond. in the Nor- ‘wpik police court this morning Judge “your! M. lmnkwoodrfined Reynoi s fit without. crisis, which he paid. ’ATURDAY CHOCOLATEs, ‘ 25c. Mal-Powell mutton Pnocrlptlon Dragging, Sundays. MIR Norwulk AND INSULRENCE. ‘ Taylor 85 Golden. 14 Washington St. Tel. 218-2. . Everything in Ship chandlery. ' Paints. Oils and Varnishos. Denatured and Wood Alcohol. Boot line of Spring Goods ever shown. HARRY RIDER. 012 Water so, BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Goods delivered free. Tel. 2433. idncoln Council, 0, U. A. M., held a regular meeting last evening. The Consolidated Railway Company is laying a gas main through Stevens . street, Norwalk. of very The Silver lake ice Company, Norwalk, is just completing a fine office building Hoyt street, —-Umbreilas & Mourning Bds. O’Brien. Henry M. Rider. formerly of F. D. Lawton and Company's store, Nor- walk, is now employed in Albany, New York, it is stated. Jamestown exposition official sou- venir post cards at William P. iiecrs‘s liook and Stationery store 0 South Main street. and 49 Wall street. —Ybu can buy a i’. h. p. Fox Revers- ible Engine for $100; a 1 li. p., for your skill“. at 330. At St. John's, South Norwnlk. Mr. and Mrs. Lester .l. \Witerbury, of lirooklyu, formerly of South Nor- walk. are the parents of a nine-pound son, born May 14. Mother and child are doing well. Cockenoe Tribe. I. 0. R. M., of Nor’ walk met last night and worked the chief’s degree on four candidates, F. hard and W. K. Records. ’A Hungarian wedding party, three coaches strong, livcued matters in Wall street, early this afternoon, by descending on E. M. Jackson's studio, to get their pictures taken. ——C. & K. Stiff Hats. O”Bricn. Mrs. Eliza Bartram, of High street, Norwalk. who was stricken with pnrr aylsis Thursday and has since reinaitr ed in a very critical condition is still alive today. This is the. third stroke that. Mrs. liartram has had. South Norwnlk believes In its muni- cipal lighting plant to the extent of “unanimously appropriating” $27,000 for new equipment. It seems to be suffering from too much business, says the Ansonia Sentinel. —Caps, Caps. Caps. O'llricn. 'I‘he‘annual spring smoker of the Norwnlk Yacht Club will be held next Friday night at the club house. it will be full moon and an interesting pro- gram is bang prepared. An extra car will leave South Main street at. S a. m. The mutual memorial services of Norwalk Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will be held at 4 o'clock to- morrow afternoon at the Aerie in the Gazette building. An impressive pro- gram has been arranged for the occa- sion. NEW DOCK BEING ERECTED. St. George Pulp and Paper Company to Have Fine Landing Place. The St. George Pulp and Paper (.‘oni- puny, of Norwalk, will have, when com- pletcd, one of the fittest pieces of dock in the upper harbor. The work of building the new dock is proceeding rapidly and is being filled In back of the plies which are being driven. The new dock will be nearly 200 feet long and is entirely new, no dock ever haw ing been at this point, just below the Meeker coal slip before. The mud will be dug out from in .frout of the dock to the harbor prop- er, and It will then be possible to unload the big pulp schooners which arrive in the harbor, without proceed- ing to the docks above, as is the case at present. FIRST METHODIST CHOIR. T .e following persons have been eu- gti‘yed for the choir of the First. Meth~ oc'ilst Episcopal Church, South Nor- walk: Tenor and director——Hurry Popper. Nor-walk. Soprano—Miss Mary Lewis Haley, West Haven. Conlrnlto—Mrs. Norwnlk. Buss—Chester Benedict, Norwalk. 0rgunlst~Arthur Huntington, Nor— walk. NEW SIDING IN NORWALK. A new siding spur track is being built from the Dnnbury division track into the yards of Bishop and Lynes to- day. which will add greatly to the firm‘s facilities, The new spur runs clear into the yards and is very a much desired improvement Alexander Gibson, Shelli/[hirsute Salardaullnliillli Best Thing in Life, Bob White is Whistling in the Meadow, Cousin of Mine, Wont You Come Back Home? Love’s First Kiss, When the Sunbeams Kiss the Daisies, Farewell My Old Kentucky Home. After ilw Bottle, and 100 others. BIG SALE . OI" ' POST CARDS. 80 VIEWS OF NORWALK FOR 200. cuifinau’s news Bron: ' 19 North Main on, south Norwaik Anon: far A. 6- bit-limo“. E. Ferriss, W. (liibi-rt, William llic- .. Men’s Suits, $5 to $5 Better Than The Price. When you come to buy your Spring Suit. yOu will be astonished at our values. Take a good look at the fabric, another at the style; and when you have found a suit that pleases you in these respects, look at the price. In almost every instance you will find our Suits from $3 to $5 better than their price will buy else- where; and BETTER ALL‘OVER—in style, qual- ity, workmanship and finish-superior in Every de- tail to any and all others. Spring Suits for men and young men in five wholly new and distinctive models, and in a great range of reliable fabrics, $10 to $30. , Spring Overcoats and Raincoats good enough and smart enough to keep steady company with, $10 to $25. Pg”;— 14 South Main Street, 0 Baby Chlck Feed. in buying Poultry Feeds and especially for little chicks you must be familiar with the food stuffs on sale, because there is a tendency on the part of all millcrs to work off grain that is too poor to sell readily when whole. Therefore it is important to know what to buy, how and where. This year I have decided to make it little chick iced, composed of choice grains and seeds, carefully selected and perfectly granulated and screen- ed. 1 believe it is better than any bought from out of town (although I will buy any brand you may desire) and if you will call 1 shall be pleased to have you fluorine and compare mine with any other. Buy Oats Thais Clean. ‘sfi. MANUEL T. HATCH. Jamestown Exsopition Official Souvenir Post Cards . . AT ’ Wm. P. Bee rs "Book and Stationery Stores. " ' ‘ ' _ I 49 wan 8:. Normal. 6 So. Main St.. So. Norwalk.’ THE HATCH & BAILEY Cc. (dumber andsMill Work for» Everuthiiicb- FROM A PIGGERY TO A PALACE. « Timber, shingles, lath, all kinds and grades of beveled Siding, flooring and finishing lumber. All kinds of hard woods, Tor paper, flint coated roofing paper, sheathing paper. liair insulator and deafening papers, ordi- nary and extension ladders. Doors. sash, blinds, interior house trim in Pine, Redwood, Cypress, Poplar and Chestnut. Straight and fancy saw- ing, turning, planing, shop jobbiug, cabinet work, veneered work. Kiln. drying facilities. I Mill, foot of Marshall Street. Lumber Yard. Water Street. Telephone 46-3. Telephone 4&2 cosmetic... if you are not satisfied with the last Coal you bought, try a ton from us. Have just received a cargo of Lehigh Coal for furnace and range, which is the best mined. THE HARRIS &GANS COMPANY Tel 450. 68 Water Street. TheTimeiui/lakel’uurillill is when you are in good health and able to determine what disposition you would like to make of your prop- erty.‘ ,Name . I . The a. Narwalk Trust Company. as yOur executor and every provision of y “)ll'l‘ will will be faithfully exe- J . day. May ‘1’. Punzelt, is one of the best musical «as Powers, Mrs, C. M. Richards, Miss Liaaelt’s Saturdau Candu 29 Cents for aOne Pound Box. This is a delicious chocolate and boil bon mixture. Absolutely fresh every time you buy. ' Don‘t you think a. glass of our ICE CREAM SODA would be good for you today? The cream is delicious and smooth and the syrups are concen- trations of pure fruit —-a combination that is pliant-passable. APOLLO CHOCOLATES would taste good again today. Always glad to prove. them the best candy made. In Boxes. at 30c, 40c, 60c and 8°C. PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING. Our stock of prescription drugs is very complete and of the highest pos- sible purity. The equipment of our prescription department is modern. Our checking system is a safeguard against mistakes. Our prices are in- variably as low as can be made for perfect service. i—_— he llilliiil Pharmacy, THE PRESCRIPTION STORE. TEL. 15—2. FREE DEIJVERY SERVICE. TODAY IN WALL STREET. WALL STREET, 10:10 a. Ill.—TIIG opening dealings in stocks were so small, as to cause only a very sluggish movement in prices. The holiday in London detracted something from the dealings. None. of the changes ex- ceeded a half and losses within thl range were intermingled. WALL S'l‘itidlil'l‘. 11 n. ntrwtlonsid- crabie pressure developed against the local tractions. The general list ig~ nored this selling for a while amt ad‘ vanced slightly. but later showed heav- iness and receded to materially below yesterday's closing. WALL STREET. Closing—The. market closed dull and irregular, ’i‘he favorable bank statement made. seine recoveries, but they were slight. and fresh weakness developed in spots. Northern Pacific was forced down 3, St. Paul and Great Northern pfti. 2%, incliuwunua 2 and other stocks 1 to ii: 1 . NEW YORK, May 18.——More favor- able reports from the wheat growing centers gave a calmer tone to the op- ening of the local wheat market today. Early trading was active, but there was liiie excitement in the pit. There was heavy prol'it taking under which prices sold off 3 cents from yesterday's high point, .liily reaching $1.05. PARIS, May lS.——Tlle lilcouonilstc Europcen today announced that the return to favorable Weather had coin- plult'ly dissipated apprehension rc- gurding France‘s wheat crop. The conditions are now normal. POPULAR AM USEM ENTS. III HENRY'S biiNSTerLS. ‘ lli Henry's Greatest Minstrels will appear at. lloyt‘s Theatre on ,Wediics- :32, and present. an" entirely new program of the newest and int- est novelties. The company this sea- son is said to be the best ever pre- ()re., to Portland. Me... the press and settled by this well known company. All along their route from Portland. ()rc.. to Portland. Me. the press and public speak in the highest praises of this attraction. They appeared at Hartford this week, and the Evening Post says: “Hi Henry‘s Minstrels is the booking at the Hartford Opera House. for the first half of the week. large audiences attending the first day’s pet'formanttes. The minstrci first part is handsomely mounted and the costumes are original. The chorus is an unusually good one. and the shin- ists average high in ability. The best solo numbers were The Rose. is the Flower for Me, by Harry Shambaugh; Love Me and the World Is Mine. by John 11. llillsbui’i‘i and Where is Brown? by Charles Muck. ‘Dixio Land: a picture of southern life, that closed the program, 'was a pleasing patrons the best moving pictures and illustrated songs obtainable; also vau- deville. and will guarantee to give one of the best performances ever seen in South Norwaik for the. money. The admission will be the sameL—li) cents, to adults, and 5 cents to children nn~ der 12 years. The Lyric will also give matinees daily beginning Tues- day. at 2:30: evenings, at 7:45. The best of order will always be niaintuin~ ed, as heretofore. HUNGARIAN BAND CONCERT. The Hungarian-American Band will give a concert in Hofl’s Theatre, next Tuesday evening. assisted by the Hun- garian sextet. 'A very attractiVo pr0~ gram has been arranged, and the affair should be liberally supported. The band under the leadership of James organizations in the Norwslks, and tho sextet is certainly a novelty. the mem- bers performing on Instruments im- ported from Hungary. ADVERTISED LETTERS. The following letters remain uncall- ed for at the following posbofllcesifor the current week. South Norwalb-M. E. T. 13.,“ Manue- la. Cuba, 40 Chestnut St, Mrs. Dasy, 46 No. Main St, Miss Ellen G. Dunne. Idcari Filippo, B. Gallileo‘, Herman Hinckley, Mrs. John Hall, Miss Editha C. Lockwood (2), Owliya Mills, Thom- Alice Taylor, Augustus Vinor. ’ 31. Ill. CROWN. B. M. u..— . CUBAN TREASURER DEAD. HAVANA. May ldrflenaral Carlos Roloff, treasurer of Cuba, died today at W“ and damn. Goods 1 outed. t... . illness. ~— PRICE ngh grade. All the desirable weaves. Exclusive designs. Approvod models. Perfect fitting. And at moderate prices. The above tells the Itory 1 iii... .. .5 .‘LMM A Fine Clothing. Fancii Shiftincs. Linen-mos Underwear. All Sik Neckwear. ‘ Bous’ Clothing. Latest liat Models. Shoes That Wear. it]? HIGH GRADE. MODERATE PRICES. L ,3331 ' .a . P 0 9 I o 8 [1088 Clothing lore . "' — HEAD-TOnFOOTOUTFITTERS " I m' ‘98 Washington Strut, South Norwalii. Conn. . Phone 165- 5. naymOnd‘ BT39. Superphosphate of Lime. Ground ,Bone. Air Slacked Lime. Land Plaster. . Fertilizers. of All the“ Favorite Brands; 10.000 Cedar Bean Poles. The Paris Cloak ii Suit 1 H0038 Great Reductions on Suits. Skirts. Goals and Waists GIRLS' cons $1.98 up SKIRTS.....................32.98115! wmsrs 49c up 3"" RUBBER °°‘73""""W‘” NEMO consers surrs $7.93 up 98c, $1.48, $1.93, was, 32.93 SALE IN BOTH STORES; ‘ n i 513-515 Main St, Stamford. 33 So. MaInj-St“ So. Nat-wag | Boys ! i I At Our Expense? ”my“ flats. Balls and Gloves Absolutely free! If: ~ With each Boy’s Short Trousers Suit, from $3-50 upwe will give a Spalding Base Bail, Bat or Catching Mitt Free. Not’one cent has been added to our usual low prices, but we want to get betterIacquainted with the boys, and in- cidentally make our ’Boys’ Clothing Department more ac- feature." . I _ tive. .u’ _ ‘ I , ‘ . ‘ ‘ hit-— ' ' _. , r The Niclthgfigilgsawhich closed 4} 1°29 MEN S SHIRTS AT 50C- - I I \v I its doors last Monday, will open again The“ values and assortment are matchless. I linifiidml’llih’. illi‘é‘l.“i$?§.€iei“i§§ 1' SMART» SNAPPY STYLES 'AND FABRICS 1“ the Lyric. and will continue forgive its YOUNG MEN‘S STYLES_ I ' i ,9, ‘\ ‘ , l i i . I '"X, ,'. . I I ' . ' Willis H. Selleck, I ,r . CLOTHING or THE moi-i'r son-r. ‘ j “‘71 \ 48-50 Wall Street, N orwalk. PHONE. 120- . ! . ‘ ~ Arrived Porcies. , Weakiish. ‘ Bluefish. Mackerel. tliilbill’ Today. . Roe and Buck Shad. LoncClams.‘ Round Clams. Lire Lobsters. 3* Bridge Fish Market STUDENT FINED FOR BTEALING BARBER'B SIGN. NEW HAVEN, May 18.—-—Charles Oliver, a Yale senior, whose home is at Allegheny, Pa, was fined 87 and costs yesterday in the city court, dos- plte the efforts of mo attorney for t a . to have Judgment suspended. Oliver was fined on a charge of havin stolen a barber’ti sign pole from in t of a. barber shop. a . up, If the devii‘toid a. wom’dn'i'flie was, pretty she would know he had it good- / ‘ Mama’s his home at Guanubuuca, after a brief I him to get the charge changed or also heart in spite of hill businm. “my, , an“ 1,.