_ the currency or ' ‘ business com ._ 1.‘ 11mm. ‘oc'robaaansai. I ' ‘1‘ "II I ‘ .11.... ‘ 1111111 11111111 "I tackles, Idling and mums». sin-«mi Reduction- I Why Editor's untamed. IIIlIturo‘ Alinanso 1571mm ’jriscsdzgo8 netssms. 1 an tide 7:37 aI-m- :I8 =47 111m. MAICNIO DIRECTORY. . , Stated Commnulcsilon of Old III Lodge N°.1DB. F. and A. M., will 11- 119111 111 ii. memo, Co! 20111. nos. 11 , ockp 111. Work. F'. c. Degree. A Mantel-p Malon- cordially and inter MIly inviteu. FrahrnallyI yOurI. ROBERT M. WILCOX. Seo' y. w Thofiartford Coarsntdoesn't take ”any".ba.cléward step in Its often or Intended belief in non-partisanship in ‘tho’éjecuon of a. judge of probate, and Its utterances on that subject now that In Democrat holds the office in Hart- gfordland. there is a good Republican ‘ on the other ticket seeking the place makes it all'the more notable. The' . Courant’s attitude is good evidence of an Increase in non-partisan sentiment .in such matters and it would be well ‘if influence in all other probate dis- tricls were directed in tho same way. The tariff guarantee of bank deposits. injunction proceed- 1lngs do not. enter into the discharge ,of the duties of a judge of probate and there is no reason whatever why the oilice should be made the football 1 017 politics overyftwo years; Courtesy, , diplomacy and a; knowledge of pro ' bate law are the main requirements in such an cities and as these qualities I 'llons are not confined to men or any one partywhon a man is found who .. possesses them in a marked degree he ought to be 1'retained regardless of barty affiliations. Norwalk has 3 done 11, other districts have done it and we fancy Hartford will take a step in that direction in November. Congressman Hill had a big meeting at Meriden on Tuesday night, fifteen hundred enthusiastic Republicans giving him 11 warm welcome and get- ting from him one of the bost'oxposi- tlons bf the issues before the people . that'could be made. Mr. Hill is do ~ scrvcdly popular 1111 over the state and he never fails to scorel when he makes ‘ ‘ 1. an address. CHURCH CALENDARS. ' . Norwslk Methodist. . Tuesday—«7: 46 p. m., class meeting, I led by F. T. Ruscoc. Wednesday-«5 to 9 p, n1., song social in church parlors with supper served ‘1' by the Social Department of Epworth Magus. _ . Thursday—7:45 p. m.. prayer meet- 1' Jugs. Please read Acts 25-28. South Not-walk Congmgatloual. Tuesday—~71 45 p. 111., the pastor will meet the Church Council, which con- sists of the: deacons, deaconesses, ttoe and all superin- pendants, presl ants and heads of de partments. . Wednesday~10z30 a. m., the Wom ‘ an's Congregational Home Missionary .i :Unlon atINew Haven. g ‘ Thursday~72 45p. 111.. devotional ser- Ivicej led by the pastor. 8 p. m lec- ' ‘izul'e by the pastor in the course on the Book of Psalms in the Light of Modern Interpretation; subject. Heb- ‘ yew Poetry and Music. “1 Friday—7: 30 p. m., rehearsal of the chorus. ~‘.Saturday~7; 45 p. m., tho young men f about 16 years of age and» over will Lot for a conference with Mr. Favllle Grace Church. ”I Monday—~Woman's Bible class at 7: 30 meadow—Girls; Friendly Society at ‘1 the rectory at 7: .Wednesday—Woman' a Guild at 2:30 wi ith Mrs. Weel, 65 Wall street. The1 I .lnnior Auxiliary at 3: 45. II Friday—The Knights of King Ar- 'thur at 8: the Knights are the proud possesors of a new billiard table. ‘ Sgturdayw'l'he Captain of Ten at :3 RAN 0N REEF. Gunmmont Steamer Aileen In Dla ' trees at Peufleld' Rem. I‘I‘The government steamer Aileen terlal damage. The crew sent up signals of distress for a time and some of tho membersmame ashore at Black Rock. They wore jacklcs from South Brooklyn. The boat is a fourth class steam yacht of 192 tons dis placement 120 toot long and‘ 20 feet beam. She is a screw stcamship. adhooner rigged The searchlight was worked for several hours after the boatxgroundéd. but ovldently no dam I was dons as she prOceeded down band after .1tho rising tide yesten ‘ 'I Ills sound and the pilot evidently a mistake In his bearings, tlie reef . . I. I (Slims CITY, Mich” Oct lit—Af- ton days' battle with forest fires, his city was yesterday afternoon tree f II Antone. and no buildings in town nhdestroyod. it Is estimated Eggs Without Stricw Fancy Eggs at o If your grocer can‘t supply yd . write us o11.1.on o DOUGLAS . I New Haven and Hartford, I an. Springfield. Mass. Providence. R. I. a Post By the time ordinary eggs" ’0 name... ,, throng several hands, no one , their history, and it’s up to you to find out 017 good they are , ' Don't o it. There are eggs that are ' guaranteed Eggs without a past. ‘ ‘ They cdme in sealed boxes of a dozen and are arantqod. Isn’t that worth a few cents? ey ed at but a trifle more than the “learn by experienIEe” kind and you ’11: sure of every one if the a a1 is unbroken. 1 reasonable price bon BlllESHIPS BUMP'HE I Will ll’SlllUR mouth and the Alabama 15 Due in New York Tomorrow lESSElS Hill ¥ lllllEllEll 35.000 llllES Gun Practice andOlhcr’Drllls Proved Very Successlul Poa'rsuou'rn, N. 11., 001. 19.44 Fhe Unit/ed States battleship Maine, af- ter making a circuit of tho globe, was sighted off the entrance to Portsmoptb Harbor at 7 a, m. today, under a con- voy of three tugs which had waited )utsido to meet her. A thick bank of Cog delayed the arrival somewhat, but Maine would probably roach her dock 1t the Navy Yard between 8 and 9 dclock. ' The Maine was successfully docked at 8: 15 a 1n. Ah she swung around Hendcrsdn‘s Point under. hol own steam, her guns boomed out, a rear. :1dmlral's salute of 13 guns. which was immediately anchred by a. command- 31"s salute of seven guns by the Navy 1f ard battery. The Maine was escorted 1y th1ee tugs on her way to the Navy Yard. but came all the distance under her own steam. As the big battloship was warped into the dock the t'jackies' on board and those stationed in the yard gave vent to prolOngcd :heers 1 The battleship Maine, on swinging “.0 anchor at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, today ended, together with the iattlcshlp Alabama, which is 'expected (.0 arrive at the New York Navy Yard :'omo1rIow, the most spectacular tround-tbe- -w01ld cruise over made by 1 first- class modem warship. During the voyage, which was star ed from Hampton Roads and which nsumed 308 days, tho two vessels covered about 35. 000 miles. ‘ The Alabama and the Maine left [Hampton Roads December 16,1907. with the Atlantic battleship fleet on its mules through the Strait of Magel ion to the Pacific. the former as flag ship of Rear- -Admiral Charles H. Sper ry, commanding the Fouxlh Division. and the Maine. attached to the Third Division. During the voyage of. the . fleet to Magdalena Buy the Maine and the Alabama were the scene of many festivities given during the exchange of greetings at Port of Spain, Rio laneiro, Punta Arenas and Calico. On March 12 the fleet arrived at Magda- lena Bay. After the successful conclusion of the fleet's cruise to the Pacific. it was announced that. the: warships would 1% turn to tho'Atiantic station by the way of the Philippine lslandsand the Sum. Canal. and tbe‘Malne "and Alabama were detached from the fleet. upon the recommendation of Roar-Admiral Evans: and organized into a special service squadron under command oi Capt. Giles B. Harbor. commanding the Maine Their places in the fleet were supplied by tho battleships Wis cousin and Nebraska. The detachments of the Alabama and the Maine om the combined fleet were due in the case of the Alabama to her inferior engines and in the case or the Maine to her limited steaming capacity. without ro-coallng is limited to 3. 700 miles. Tho engines of the Alabama, it is said, proved unequal to those of otb or battleships, and it was feared she might retard tho float should they brook do Rear-Admiral Sperry transferred his dag' from the Alabama on May 15 1111111 hoisted his new dog on the Connoctlcut 1 as commander 4114111191 and June 8. the special service squadron, under Capt. Harbor. started on its return trip to the Atlantic by way of Honolulu. Manila and the fiber as a pathfinder 13 it burned away it appeared that the' "'11 town. The steaming indius ot the Mains 1'01 the sixteen battleships on their misc around the world. ‘hc special squadron arrived .at Honolulu June 16, where land say. on days was made and a r touching at Guam the vessels reached Manila, Ingast 1. Since leaving Manila whore vessels made a seven day stay, thiiv visited Singapolyc Colombo Aden, Suez. ismailla. Port Said. Naples. (lib- raIiar and Ponlu dcl Gods. and al- ibi ugh three days late in louvlng Ma» nila, the ships made up the lost limo though the skilfull management of thi, squadron conunandcr. ‘ l‘hc rilostdcprcasing period of tho loig cruise was the voyagc through .thc Rod Sea. Where tho mcn sui’fcrod :rbaily from the boat. Part of the this was employed lnguu drills and a no ablc development in naval gunnery .v s shown in the experiments made. Both the ordinary and smokeless pow 1301' was unimpaired and the tests Sill wed they could last for years under all climates. “be Maine was launched 1911. The Alabama. was launched May ll, 1898. While this type of boat has Del-.11 rendered obsolete by the lines no set 111 warship construction both 1111. Maine and the Alabama arc effec- tive lighting machines. But on the turulrlo just ended they burned ontirc iy too much coal on the voyage and were discovered in than 1111113 All 11111111; ——-——— Oscar Jennings. i scar Jennings, duo of Dunbury’s oil est citizens, and for many yours a Will known carriage make. diod Sa’tun day morning, at tho Soldlors' Home; Nucton. Mr. lcnnings troqucntly 1p in a considotablo time with his soji Charlcs Ll. Jennings, in Danbuiy. and wont backtbut a few weeks sinco. HIE. had been a great sufferer from rh umatism for many years. He corv- a 1 in the Civil War as a member of C mpany C. SeventeenthConnccticut Vqluntecrs for tlucc years. He was agmombcr of Moore-White Post in Iod standing. and the post attended til funeral at 2 o'clock today. at the home of his son. No.5 Liberty street. DI nbury Mrs. Margaret Harrison. . 111. Margaret Harrison mother of Thomas .1. Martin of New Canaan. ill (1 at the home or her son, in Husted Place, New Canaan early Wednesday 1n wing, in her cighthioth y.car F'un- erI 1 services woie hold from St.A10y 11131011111111... Friday morning. Intel: Jamel Convoy. N rwalk ten yeaxs ago. The select- n n were asked to look up his rela- es. but thus far they have not learn- , Mrs. Claude A. Poyvez. The body of Mrs. Claude A Poyvcz. w 0 recently passed away at her home No1 walk will be removed tomorrow cruoon from the present plot in Etverside Cemetery to another. The it v. Frank D. TorreY.‘ pastor ot‘the \1 walk Methodist Church will of- 11 late at the services, which will be hi 1d at 2 o'c.lock 111111111 1111311111111 . MOVING PICTURES. 1D. W. Robertson will-present a new 0 mpieIte and u to date line at mov- lig pictures at lla‘ioyt's Theatre, Satur- d y, matinee and night. There will illustrated songs, vaudeville. etc. he Robertson moving pictures are Viol] known in this city, and are al- days presented to large audiences. ONSTABLE SMITHSS SON SHOT. A1 young'son or Constable Hanfor‘d S tilt and another youth in Dorian wem snagged in loading a g n this morning. when the weapon premature- l discharged. Smiths companion was It king out an empty shall :1 putting ii a good one when the ac dent oc Amcd. The shog penetrated one of mm root, and he was quite badly glared. Dr. G. H. Noxon was sum- onod to attend him. 1 lYonng F‘ltznoodioI-«Ya-as woolly, it 0 out mo ilva thousand a your Just to lite. don I. y'lniowI. Farmer Hardpanw . out ya pay it. taln’t worth 1t.~J udgo in July. The selectmen of Norwalk received 1 makers. llE llllEllESl Ell lilllllEll 1 am asked to sea if it is possible by making request through this column to get the old- -fashlonod page and g1ecn tea r1 mody for falling hair. Many of the old-fashioned remedies are morc wholesome and more cffoctivo‘ than the new ones dressed up'ln pretty hot tics and gully colored labols, and i have no doubt the recipe desirod is out: of them. Simplicity is one of tho most notice- able (onturcs'of the fashionable cos~ tumcs. whether for day or evening wcar, says the Pictorial ltcvlcw. Ann although trimming is used. and usod oxtcnslvcly, its purpose is not moral) decorative, ‘for it must aid in tho croa tion'ormodish lions and accentuate 11 salient point to enhance its beauty. also tho attractiveness of both gown and trimming will be dcstmycd.‘ Ar tistlc effects must be created and the trimming, as a tri miug, must be 11n- ostentious,blondl1lg into tbs cesiumc to form a complete part o! the whole without detracting from tho simplicity and beauty of the classical lines which form the basis of present day modes. If one has her collar [‘f‘l‘llt‘d at the sides. the curve “across 11w buck be twoon the points should pcrfoctiIV con form to the line of tho hail: at the back of the neck. Collars cannot be tot high to be fashionable so it one has not a good hair liuc she can oasily conceal it by cxtciidiug the collar quits . hp to the hair. It.- Thc little picoi slit.‘ 1 which char- at'tcriacs bubx liisii (1111:1191 111cc adds wmuicrfully to tho ilulutlucss of a de- sign. and us it lacusy to make. those Who are (‘I'IICIII‘IIIIg ilioir own inser- tions will lu- glad il1cv added it. 'lhc do: (3,;(lllill 1‘ satli or narrow ribbon is sum or. "1 tho cillnr cf the lingtulc waist and is .1 little nowor than ihabiof bonds. ” The luffs of not are a sort or thre- runnel for the fur collars but not at all like them, for the £111 co‘llms seem most or them to be. quite flat and per- fect fitting about tho shoulders and neck. The ruffs fptm a considerable 1 protection and so are useful it not al- ways becoming . A gargie of salt. and water when ono's throat is-sllghtly inflamed will often do as much good as a prepared remedy which has to he sent to a drug I store for. Of course one lhiuks of Berlin as u piactlcal material especially appropri- ate for morning w‘ehr when walking or dtiviug. but it is so handisomc In its Weaves and of such excellent. fin- ish this season that many are using it for their more clogaut suits. in speaking of that. rest cure hots] up among the. Alps when; plates, cups . and saucers am made of poplar macho . so as to spam guests the clutter of crookcry and the fatigue incident to the lifting of the cup, it sarcastically adds that some new features are to be added later, probably "novels suspend. . ed by toy balloons to take off the weight of the volume, automatic cl- gar holders working from ornamental cranks on the walls penholdors made of sunbean1s,etr" We are constantly reading about the pflicacy of vaseline and crude petro- leum in stopping the falling of hair 1 ‘ and encouraging a new growth. But it is persistency in the use that brings ‘ I the marked results Many attack a now remedy 01' method with interest and then grow lukewarm and complain that It did them no ‘good, while if they 1 had persisted they would hays obtain ed the end they desired Arresting failing hair is not difficult. but to Image; g grow is am‘at r . 1. the hair thicken and that requires patience. .1 More than one girl is transforming asecond hand piece of lace into one 11p to date in style by cmbrcidorlng it With EUR 111 Colors to harmonize with her gown. ”Fruity brownish" tones is a term used to describe the new reds. Apples stuifcd with figs will beta pleasing variation from plain baked or. ‘ apples. The recipe ls taken from pors Bazaar: Pare some large app 88 and owe them; chapped figs; cov r them with Sugar, put into a deep baking. dish and add a little water and bake. basting wcll Irom time to tlm'é; serve with cold cream Thoso who cann‘ 1; make Princess lace and buyln it.: III is one. or the most fashions lo laces-01th soaso for trimming handsome gowns. it is great favorite with the better d as- Briggs—J'How do you cigars?" IGrlggs-—"ll‘lrst rate :- made ofl"-Llfo. fill the centers with I Leaves our you Hopsjuoss. [ NorwalkI Fire Company Won Contest at compo Engine Company; Fair. . The Hope Hose Fire Company. of Water street. Norwalk. won the silver loving cup offered Saturday cvsning at. tho Compo Engine Company' a fair in Westpmt for the most popular com- pany in the state. During the three nights 01' the falr's progress canvassers went about. and on paying a. requi ed sum the name of your favorite" (:0 puny was put in a book. The only close contestor for the cup was the Pacific Engine Com- pany. of Bridgeport whose number was exceeded by the Norwalk boys by 42 votes. Mat McGtatb. Hugh Hines Jr., Den- nis Kennedy and Harry Cabill repre- sentcd the Hope Hose Company. DANCE AT COUNTRY CLUB. Speldel'a Orchestra Furnished Music Saturday Evening. The last regular dance of the sea- son was held Saturday evening at the Country Club, though there Is talk of :1 subscription dance for Saturday eve- ning of this week. This will bo de- cided tomorrow or Wednesday. ' The warm weather brought out a good-sized attendance for Saturday evening's dance. music being furnished by Speidcl’s Orchestra very acccpta~ biy. and which played several brand new selections. Many members of the club and their friends also took advan- tage of the table d‘hote dinner, which Steward Williams served. REPUBLICAN POLITICS. . NEW YORK..Oct. ltl.~—~’l‘llc Republi- 1'1111 campaign 111 this city will. be coir tiuucd tonight. The principal spcukcr will be Secretary of War Luke E. wright. RECENT ARRIVAL OF VESSELS. NE W YORK- (lot. lit-1w Airlvod: K‘ioumvvs Columbia ”lusgow; Niouw A111stcrdau1, Rottcrdam. llils'l‘orh', Ut'l. lli.""'Al‘l‘l\’l'd, Sir; ‘crulilli'. from leurpool. SWEET C ID ER mMZSCamk Louis Joseloff, ‘ 7 Toda s peelals Women’ 5 Regular $1. 25 ‘ Waists, 89c Made of extra good Madras, lino pin tucks, button back and three-t'luartcl sleeve, of taiim-made effects, yoke back and long sleeves, either plain linen or madras. 1 while they last, at. . n-.11..un-----I-- u Today. I . .890 coos‘o. Women’s 35c Corset Covers, ‘ 21c French sty.le beautifully lace trimmed. some with deep yokcs of embroidery, edged round neck and sleeves with lino Val. lace. Take your choice today ..................... 21c WOmen’s 50c IFlannelette Kimonos, 39c Made of new pattern iiannelettes, 1in assorted colors. hip le11gth’and button~holed finished. Today's price ...‘....390 $1.25 Sateen Petticoats, 79c 100 (107.011 Black Sateen Petticoats. a full $1 25 value day ....................... 1» The silicon cant be bought To~ ............................ 79c at this pr lcc. 25c Policemenfs and Fire- inen’s Suspenders, ‘19c liixiiu lnuvy 'wcb. only double stitched, leather ends. Today. ............................ 19c 110C Striped Outing Flannel, .I 5 3-4c 500 Iv'znds Htiilu 1] Outing li-‘lannels pinks and blues. in lengths oi 10 to 211 yar,ds good weight; an excellent "lodzu ......... lilo vnluw "';1"'t. .............. 533.cyd r‘Bos'rou STORE 72 NORTH MAIN 8T-'. 80. NORWALK - TEL. CALL 457. Fancy Coffees Come and go. They come with a flourish of trumpets: their go- 1 ing to by the gum shoe route. Fancy Cofiees are a joke by the .tlmc they reach the cup. Pretty packages generally hide poor qusllqtyUI 1 1. I e or Coffees Are Fresh. Pure' and healthy. Vile ‘g'rlnd by power, In aIJlflyrat the time of WMWO‘W”OOOOO A F. Beckmann & Co. Selcc‘t Groceries, Wines and Liquors. Norwalk’ 3 Largest Food Market If you trade with or», you'll always be satisfied. WARRANTED FRESH secs. per, BEST NATIVE POTATOES, per peck .I. ...................... 25c FANCY CAPE COD CRANBERRIES. quart .................... 10c 18 LBS. BEST GRANULATED SUGAR for ................... $1.00 MAUD S FLOUR ................ BEST NEW YORK STATE CREAM CHEESE, lb. ..... ......... 17c 600““ dozen.. ....... ....... 25c ............ per bag, 85c; bbl., $6.75 George Ehrét’ s Extra Beer, 214 BOTTLES FOR ............... , CALIFORNIA PORT OR SHERRY WINE ........... $1. 00 per gallon .............. $1.00 A. F. Beckmann 81 00., TELEPHONE 440 «now «oomuuwm 83 and 85 WASHINGTON ST. i i? sale. Try our Mocha and' Java. at 25¢ a pound. it has a natlom al reputation as the 11m author price.. If you’ ve never tried It you Iarc losing something more than the money savings—you Iareyloslng coffee satisfaction. 11 g I :‘r ‘14:. will The Union Pac1f1c Tea Co, ' 1“ 126 Washington Street, _ 1 T915 54243: Clair Chllds, of Pittsburg. Pa, [man in the Sheffield Scientific School. .Yslo, . While attempting movingtrolley car, this morning, near the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad station, slipped, and his foot went under the car .whoels. was severed just below the ankle. .(‘hlids was telnovcd to the New Ha 1en Hosl)l1,tal whe1e It Was stated he was expected to recover. turning to collego from a trip out of town. Senior in Sheffield '1 YALE STUDENT LOSES FOOT. '_ ‘ NEW HAVEN. Oct. 19.~Willian1 St: a fresh- to board :1. It lie was re A brother J. D. Cbllds, is a 'NEW BRITAIN TRIAL ADJOURNED. . NEW BRITAIN, Oct 19. ~The cases of the membe1s of the Iioly Trinitv Greek Catholic Church charged with breach of the peace and assault«, which were scheduled to come up before Judge Cooper in police court this morn- ing for trial were adjourned to Thurs- day morning. The police arrested ten more members of the congregation yesterday in connection with the fight at the church last Sunday and the law- yers for the defense requested 11 Con« tinuation in ordei to have time to. prepare all the cases for triaI. It? II: Ii 5;. .1. III ,