to nlsscrosv.
commas. of sells--
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13. less. at aural-ts
I f x {Home}; 35.3.
rosin.» ‘
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,w stealing with rss
‘W pisses do it In
" "lord to business.
pumps attention.
“MEAL REFORMING.
in” union out
‘ ‘lvo ministers who compose
' ‘ ‘ association carry out the
, 1 datum have adopted they
likely to be verybusy men
‘ days. and It seems very
that they will have any time
to the duties that usually do-
pastors of churches. The so
called a militant orgauhy
it seems to justify the name.
other things that, the min-
, ,rsadeup theirmindstoac-
'1 ,fiiathesupprsslonof disor-
. enforcement of the ox-
flllllltlon of the number
, ‘the elimination of sa-
ta. guise of drug stores.
they fall in accomplishing
m and a‘ few more they
to carry the town for no ll-
goon hardly fall to admire the
{out the ministers exhibit, but at
time if it is necessary for
g . are called to‘ preach the gas-
tun their attention to matters
. A ion the conditions are certain-
jg» creditable. All -of the things
' thew clergymeu have started In
aroclearly included among the
of the ofllcers of the law. Men
. another laws are not violated and
M'io‘ample provision for the pun-
t‘ of those who do not abide
tho ‘statules. If there is such a
’4 4" Norwalk for ministerial activ-
tlloro must be a woful neglect of
' ‘ the part of those who have
tho oath to uphold the II".
It locks as though they were the
{coals instead of the class against
IiChitin the crusade is aimed.
to certainly unfortunate to use a
7 la life is to preach the gospel, to
A 1th! not. prepare the dying for the
W m and do the many other
to do something in the line
.. 'ho. been laid out in Norwalk,
_ _if there is any one thing that will
it!“ toward increasing the prohibitory
kw stating the people who be
iao‘llecent regard for ”law and
It is the failure of those who
m with enforcing the stat-
.do their duty.
ad, 0. W. Wheeler, while sitting
lilo superior court, New Haven,
V not, after the jury had been ex-
,»hsard some of the deliberations,
. after court went to the oliice of the
W'eommissioncrs and ordered that
Wmuputon thejury room
riperior court. civil side.
a—q-u—sa—u—
ft'aacliallo' assocumou.
, .ts s. Rendered in Center
‘ , , ‘ school Tonight.
January meeting 01 the Town
, Association will be hold at
" Castor School this evening. Jan-
Tho following program will
‘ f lolo—ifias Florence Jenv
. m.,for.seeiug that the excise as _
might otherszs have escaped the
roaring domes, were forced back and
trampled upon. Partlccularly was
this the case with those who were
jumped from the windows.
way several were so badly injured that
they died on the way to temporary
hospitals.
Boyertown is a village of shout 2,-
500 people, and there is scarcely a
home that has not been atllicted by
the disaster.
Reuben W. Stover. one of those who
. escaped the flames. today. said:
"When the explosion occurred there
would least thirty boys and girls on
the stage, while many more were he-
hind the scenes. Without warning
there was a terrific explosion. lul-
mediately there was a wild rush for
the salts. The people on the stage
jumped over the footllghts into the
audience. All seemed to have lost
control of themselves. The Men first
consumed the ilimsy seen and then
came toward the crowd, ii a great
wave. and the suffocating smoke
dropped men. women and children In
its path. The flames did the rest."
The fire was not brought under con-
trol until surly this morning after as-
sistance had arrived from Reading and
Pottstowu.
Physicians and nurses from Reading
gave assistance to the injured. Early
today about fifty members of the state
constabulary, which is stationed in this
district, came over from Reading on
a special train. é - ‘
from the debris will be tedious and
haaardous. When the crush was at its
height the floor uve way. precipitating
many persons to the basement and the
bodies of these will be hurled beneath
the charred timbers and tons of bricks
from the ruined walls. ‘
In addltllm to the opera house, the
Farmers' National Bank, Rahn's hard-
ware store and the dwellings of George
Rahn. Harry Pennypacker and Alfred
Beashard were burned.
The loss will amount at about 875,.
000.
For several. months the Sunday
‘ "001 pupils of St. John's Lutheran
Church had been rehearsing "The Scot-
tish Reformation." which was being
staged by Mrs. H, E. Monroe. of Wash-
ington. the authoress. and when the
curtain rose at 8 o'clock the opera
house was thronged.
The second part of the play. In
which six students from Glasgow Uni-
versity and the Puritans marched to
Left]: to meet Queen Mary. had just
been reached. The young people tak-
ing part had finished their mgs, and
incidental to the drama, a number of
pictures were shown by a moving pic-
tureanachine. This was operated b!
If. . Fisher, of Carlisle, Pa., who
used calcium lights. While he was op-
erating the machine there was a ilooh
and a loud report, and the people sit-
ting in the rear of the opera house.
near the machine. rushed toward the
ward the stage. The young people on
the stage motioned to them to go back.
but the frightened spectators attempt-
ed to climb upon the stage to escape
the fiery splutterlng of the moving pic-
ture machine.
One of the young people on the
stage made a motion as if to repel the
audience. and in his excitement be
overturned one of the coal oil lamps
that were used as footlights for the
‘stago. lt fell with a crash into the
auditorium and exploded.” in an luv
slant the stage front was ablaze and
the frightened people surged toward
the rear again. The youthful,sctors
fled from the stage and escaped, clad
in their stage garments.
as the flames from the stageedged to-
ward them. and they were mot by a
crowd from the rear, frantic to escape
from the burning picture machine in
the rear. The lab became panic
stricken and strong men beat down
women and children in their eiffort
to get out of the building.
domes spread rapidly and many
of the mtdlence were caught and over-
trauce. .
A struggling mass of humanity was
quickly piled against the doors that
led to the stain opening on Phlladclv
pills avenue. Here the domes soon ov-
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stage. Others joined in the rush to- '
The crowd In front tied to the rear ,
The} lobafatls
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themselves from the balcony into the
body of the theatre, hoping to find
some means of escape. Many who
were maimed and trampled down
could do nothing but wait helplessly
for their fats—to be roasted to death
in the roaring furnace. ‘
GIFT. TO THE HOOPITAL.
Lodiss' Visiting ‘Ioard Reports a Nuns-
) her of Donations.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Ladies' Visiting Board for Janu-
ary was held recently at the hospital.
The following gifts were reported for
December: Mr. Butterworth, 810; Dr.
Dumortler. 85. and 81 through Miss
Byxbec from a parishioncr of the
Norwslh Baptist Church; one box of
oranges and '85 potwd plants from
Mrs. W. 8. Hawks. of Ridgefield; and
fruit, flowers, candy, ice cream, cake
and vegetaqu from the following:
Dr. Tracey,.Dr. Hitcheoelr.-~0iendenfllg;
stillson, Powell Corp. Mrs. R. Van
Buren, Mrs. Lewis Green. Mrs. Euv
gene Boyer. Florence Collins, Mrs.
Anna Sayers, Mrs. l-‘red Madden, Mrs.
Albert Belts. Mrs. Kearney. Ellen
Porsberg, Mrs. John Story and Mrs.
. M. Andrews; Thoughtful Circle,
King's Daughters. Cranbury Chapel,
14 cans of fruit; Gracc10bllrch. meat.
vegetables and fruit; Needlework
Guild of America. 3: pieces, includ-
lng underwear. pillow cases. towels,
one pair blankets and handherchiefs.
Magazine from Dr. Walter Hitchcock.
Mrs. li. Van Buren: box of books from
the It a 6 C0,; flowers from friends
of Mrs. James A. Brown and from
friends of Mrs. Harriet Owings:
King's Daughters of South Norwalk
Congregational Church Endeavor Cir:
cle. through Mrs. R. Sllcox, one bed
spread, also Endeavor Circle. through
Mrs. George Foote. 810 for Christmas
decorations for the hospital; Miss
Julia Lockwood's Sunday school class.
24 pan covers: the Hospital Thimble
Club, six dozen table napkins. ill in-
fants’ napkins, ] table cover.
The visitors for January are Mrs.
Francis Seymour and Mrs. Robert
Van Huron. The attending physician
is Dr.,l-iitchcock.
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RECENT ARRIVALO OF VESSEL!»
NEW YO ,
Steamer Kron
Bremen, etc.
Jan. 14.-——Arrirerl:
nsessin Cecilio. from
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Coal’s y
The Thing!
To temper the temperature these
wintry days. ado will not pass and
soils is a joke, but COAL of glittering
gooonm is the one thing medial.
Our Goal needs no apology. Yell
envoybuyiiorawitilyoursyoooilotond
got full value in boot for ovary dollar
expended. I
Ami COAL'I the tiling!
Illi Fillli final in.
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who have has! to wearing
striped turner collar find that
there are many ways of varying the
elect by this means. The striped col-
lar may be worn with a white waist
or with one of the color of the stripe,
and the how at the neck varied to suit
the waist. .
Tbvwornsu In society or in business
has a valuable asset if also possesses
an agreeable manner; and if she does
not possess It naturally she may culti-
vate it. the first essential to gaining it
being a true desire to please.
ilomauatrlwd rlbbohs of heavy silk
are still popular,“ for bolts to wear
with shirtwaists. find the buckles are
gilt or of-pesrl. .
The heart apron is uniquely appro-
priate for the hostess to wear while
presiding at the chafing dish supper
served at a heart party; is it not?
Threads of silver and gold are mixed
with floss silk in embroideries for
some omuhcd laces which decor-
ate handsome gowns.
The patron of the moderate-priced
dressmaker risks much when she so-
iects goods of striking color and char:
actor. for anything conspicuous dc-
msnds the most shiiful handling to
escape crude results. '
Underslecves of colored velvet like
the trimmings. wrinkled. and fitting
the arm closely, complete more than
one handsoma winter costume approv-
ed by the arbiters of fashion; the ma-
jor part of the blouse, however, is, as
usual. of some of the sheer, light-
weight materials. .
White sontaehe is perhaps less com-
mon than black but none the less
fashionable, and some very handsome
sheets are the result of white Sou-
tache applications *I'pon nwns or
Silk fringe across the ends of the
silk stole neck fixings strikes a new
note and a decorative one, for these
soft neck arrangements are charming
as a change from the many smart tall-
ored effects.
Pompadour or velvet ribbons pleas
lugly trim net and chiffon waists for
semi-dress wear: the most modish of
all these waists are of black chlifon.
mounted on colored linings.
OPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE-
GARDING TN! NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND «MUD LAW.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey andmr for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
IS I It!!! remedy for children and
adults. Plaisted‘s Drug Store and The
Clifford Pharmacy. ”
Those
All men like to be called bad ill a
Money" ”AR auced
to all. on their household furniture,
pianos and other personal property.
without rerlmval. on their own name
without indorscr.
CALI. AND SEE US.
bank Security Co.
llavlland Bldg. Washington tit.
Ofllce open until it p. m.
annexes SALE.
A fresh and high-grade lot of Marsh-
mallow Sugar Wafers, Ginger and Mo
losses Cakes just is. We will, have
a special sale for this week.
rammmsmm 2 Ibo..25¢
We have many other specials to odor
you. .
LoUlsJosoloff
ONOCEN.
72 No. Main It. Tol. Call “‘2.
so .-
Chocolate.
Sugar-+20
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MATINII AND NIGHT,
WEDNIODAY, JANUARY 15.
Matinee. 2:15; Evening 8:15.
The American Vita De. Witt Pro-
sont the PI lotuns of
TOMM IURNI ' )
and
BONNER MOIR.
Entire lottls From Mart to Finish
and all
Wsly New am of Movl Piotllroo
DON'T Milo Tl-llo RI HT.
Popular Prim.
Matinee—ills and 20s.
. .EVIMNHI’D’IW and asicolly,
zsc: Gallery, 10c.
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"‘l’vlusrc HILL
EVERY EVENING.
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MOVING PICTURES.
ILLUOTRATED ”N68.
NEW Pictures and Songs EVERY
Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Prices, We and 15¢; OhlIdNII. 5o. '
Matinee, total-day. 5c and lilo.
Next Week.
VAUDEVILH'AND slovmo luc-
~ runes. ..
No Advance in Prices.
. This coupon and ten cents good .
. for best seat on Tuesday or Thurs- .
. day evenings.
. ELECTROQRAPH CO.
ROLLAwAY
SKATING RINK
son m mm 31'
South Harwell
orsu evenv 'Arrenuoou AND
evswma, ‘
Hour, 2 to 5-4, io’ll p. m.
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Ikatinp io‘csnts in the silos-noon,
instead of 25c" Ladies admitted free
nights: allotoo. 15 cents.
Extra music at the Risk each Saturday
afternoon.
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BASKET ""BALL.
NORWALK [EMORY
lulu MllNDil mull,
NEXT GAME
uouosv EVENING. JANUARY ‘13 "
XAVIEN A. A.
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COMPANY F.
Preliminary om:
MONTAUKl .
vs.
ALL STARS. of Norwsik.
First Game Begins at I O'CIock.
DANCING FROM 10 TO 12.
After the games there is dancing
each evening until midnight, without
extra charge to the patrons.
ADMISSION. 25 cents.
Dancing from to to 12. mo.
WitthSci’urchsscorlsoreoi
Teas. Coffeea‘Spices. Extracts. Cocoa.
or. he.
lbs" $i.00 '
lzs smo- 8i.
i ?" M ‘ s
only sleeping garment on the nurhet that insures free move l
mid and perfect circulation. It keeps the child entirely covered. ‘
no draft can touch them, no matter how much they kick. Made 'j
of natural grey merino wool, calls for the hands and mocassins 5
for the feet. Easy to put on and take off. Made for all ages
from six months to ten years. - ,:
‘Dr. 'Den’lon ’
Won’t Shaping
garments g.
I Set QhMrsn
A sure protection against colds. 'rli'e on. DENTON is the ;
‘s
mum and Keakhifl ..
Sites 0 to A, - - 50a 2
Sites It to 8. - - 'lhc .
Sites 8 in i0, - . - ”89c
disk to use them. ,
'Cetrniv
Now going on will continue until Satur-
malle them at lugs:
. representations duality andw ,
stoday and will this week. No one in Norwaig over before has out .
AW 7” A 9h
SPECIAL SALE
. New, York Grocery.
Norwalk'g and south Norwalk's Largest and Best Tea. coffee and
Grocery ”or
Fresh Ginger 3 ps. lb ....... '50 Baker's or Beckmann's Cocoa,
‘ can... ...... '.............
Fresh union Cookies, lb. be. 1”“ Package Cold Dust ”Hg:
3 lbs, Good Mixed Cakes ...... 250 2 lbs. Pure loaf Lard ....... 25¢ .
60 ETAMPO WITH 1 LB. VERY BEST NEW CROP TEA ....... 50c :5
30 STAMPS WITH 1 LE. FANCY MO-KA BLEND COFFEE ...... 32¢ 3,
EXTRA STAMPS WITH ALL GRADES OF TEAS AND COFFEES. 2..
SHOULDEflB—Hommond’s (the be» than is) ill. .. . . .. . .. ...... lot/go 9;:
You got what Is advertised when you pill-chug of us. No suhoti.
tutos here.
10 PINK STAMPS FREE WITH ANY OF FOLLOWING.
I can [hitch Cleanser ......... file '4 lb. Very Best Tea ......iSo
1 pkg, Gold Rock Jelly Powder 10c 1,5 lb. Very Best Colee .. ..106
2 pilgs. Nivarn. at. ............ 25a 3 lbs. Boneless Cod Fish .....300
2 cans Choice Rhubarb ....... 25c i can Aster Baked Beans . .. .12o
1 bottle Gold Rock Relish ....ioo 8 lbs. Largo Calif. Prunes ...266
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE TABLE. CALI. AND
SEE OUR FANCY STOCK.
New York Grocery Company, ..
A. P'. Eookmlml E 00., NONWALK.
ROUSING I 3
' Sable
day Evening, January 18, 10 o’Clock.
Never before attelnptéd in Norwalk.
Years ago! started this business by catering to the min to
and safe to lag here. My customers know my
Incas all are led to ex-
peel—always reliable, desirable woods. They Ilnow 'ls sale moon's all
the great reductions advertised. and that's what crowds the doors hero
We“ to the BOLD. MAKING REDUCTION! of this sale, which ap-
peal at sight. ,
ifnotssustonlsr, l wolltyour trade! deals in! lnvootigatol
oavsl lay it to your interooti Money hash It not sausdvd.
FREE or CHAROI. I employ a force of Tailors to press and to
make careful alterations before allowing gar-sets sold to leave this
mmhgthost any charge, which at sale mductions Is rarely practiced
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