John F. Busidn. of' Elm street, IIJS spending a month in Wasliiugton,D 0., 011 business. Charles F.'l‘1'1stram will address the weekly prayer service at the South Norwalk Methodist Church this eye ping. ‘ 1 Most of the public schools of the town had Lincoln exercises today, and the schools will be closed until M011- day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Denny S. Hall Acadcm street, are entertaliiingItheii nieces. ’iisses Anna and 0111111 Bros 11, of Ridgefl'eld. ‘ ' George Rose. of Belden avenue, is enjoying a week‘s vacation from his duties in the clothing store of Smith and Gray, of New York city The Ladies’ Aid Society, of the Nor- Walk Baptist church is bein1v enter tained this afternoon, by Mrs, James Evenden of Elizabeth street. The Woman‘s" Guild, of Grace Church was entertained yesterday at- ternoon at the home of Mrs, Weed in Wall stret. A very pleasant meeting is 1"epoited. .‘E .1 bus Boenisch was abrb to 11011111111 his uties as driver of one of the Adams expr'ess wagons this morning, after 11 short illness at his home in ‘lay Street. The Connecticut Tidewater Coal Dealers' Asset ration will hold :1 hair quot at the New Haven House this eve- ning and several coal deniers from The N01 walks will attend. MWashington Chapter. No. (i. A. ,thd a regular convocation last evening in Masbrric Temple, in Wall street. at which time the Most Excel lent Degree was conferrwed' The schooner Rachel W. Stevens. in which a number of local people have financial interests, has arrived at Kev West Florida, with a load of railroad ties. from Rockport, Maine, The Robert Emmet Clrrb held a reg» ular meeting last evening at its quar ters in Main street at which time 111- rangements was completed for the an- nual social to be bold February 19th. Miss susan Baldwin, of New \or k, Mrs. Louis Andrews. and Miss Mir- iam Close. 01’ Danbur'y, were guests at a luncheon, yesterday. given by R. Mrs. Laurence. A. Douglass. of Lowe‘ street. Your checking account will receive careful attention at the South Norwalk Trust Company This company makes the inducement of prompt efficient. scr- 1i1'.e. giving careful attention to all do ‘positors large 01' small. . The destruction of the old ice house at the Keeler pond on Roton Hill was completed by the wind yesterday at- ternoon. About two weeks ago two of the 'houses coilepsed completely and two partially. Yesterday afternoon the latter two went down. Dr. William E. Chancellor. principar of the' South Norwalk schools. has been confined to his home. 128 East avenue for a few days with a severe cold, but hew was able to. be about the house yesterday. and an immediate recovery is anticipated. ‘ The SixthCotnpany, Coast Artillery Corps. held- aI'regular- drill last even- ing at tthAi'mory: A company meet- ing was held after the drill, when 111'- rangements tor the dance to be held in the near future were discussd No other business or special importance was ti'aiisacted. -. .' At the meeting of the Séveuth Com- pany, C. A. C., iieid Tuesday evening at the armory, plans were discussed to hold a marathon race at.the armory in the near future. It. is probable that one or two fast runners from New York city will be present, as well as a number of local sprinters. The local basketball lovers are tak- ing much interest in the comingsen ies for the championship of the east, which is to be 'play ed in the hear fu- ture between the Crescents, of Pater- son, N. .1., the- Lanters. of Jersey City, and the Yonkers team. All three of these are fast fives, and there promis. es to be some fine games. Harry Aarons, the popular nird well known electrician of Music Hall was initiated into the :mySteries of the fire police at their‘ rooms, ' and is 110w sporting a badge, which he wears as a cart pins He evidently had a hard true of it. as he did not sleep very 1vell,‘and‘:at-31a. 111.1'110’1'1111 up Main street, inquiring of Mr. Hackott the wide. awake night clerk at The Clif- ford. where the Tire was Mr'. Hack 011:, having his doubts as to whether Mr. Aai'ous was 1111111110 or dreaming. took him to his 10010 for. safe lroe‘p mg. 1 1.. A III". 11., ”1:11 .. WWNN‘SEIWW Q " ‘ 1.1” it Kaohamlbgt 1 . " 11an ""11."m.'to 3 'p'L'r'n aunbhv6~12 to 4 p- m. " ”11115.11. '1'1111' ' of“ If not satisfactory, will return 5 your money; [11W W. KIIIII, JR «'1; 01111110101. _ 511011111 MAIN smear. :1: TEL'o’zoJa. “ W: Selectman John Devine. of Norwalk“, is in 131 ldgepott today 011 business. Selectman James A Brown is able to be at his home today. after a shelf. illness at his home 111 South Main street. The town seiectmen's oiiice. in Wall street will observe Lincoln's birthday tomorrow and the other: will be closed all day. W. F Bishop is having a number of improvements made on his home in Belden avenue. A. R. Malkin has the. carpentering Work and Thomas Robins has the masonry contract. ' Frederick Byxbee, of Norwalk, re» "cived word last night. that his sister, Mrs.‘ Fred Scotlcid, of Scotts Corner-s, was seriously ill, and he has gone to that place today. His place 111 .1. 111. Benedict's newsstore is being filled by L. E. Brundagc. Mr. livxbr'e’s moth- er, Mrs. iiarlict Byxbce, of 11111011 avenue, Norwalk 11 110 was taken sud tie‘nly iil night let‘or'c last, is resting as comfortable today as (11111 b01111: :it'ctcd. Do You Know there is no store 111 The Norwalks better equipped to supply your every want III the‘ grocer v line than right here STREET! Our constant aim is to please and give you satisfaction every time. . It will be to your advantage to trade with us Special, New Extra Standard Sliced Lemon Cling Peaches, 25¢ per can; $2.85 per dozen cans. Extra Standard Bartlett Pears, 25c nor can; $2.85 per dozen cans. Extra Standard Green Gage. or Egg Plums. 20¢ per can; $2. 30 per dozen nus. E‘xtra Standard Royal Ann Cherries 25¢ pet can. These .110 the finest fruit packed 3 lb. cans. Let no talk groceries to you BUY EDIBLES YOU CAN EAT. Church 81 Miller LEADING GROCERS. 33 WEST WASHINGTON STREET. MONEY ADVANCED to all. on their household furniture, pianos and other personal property, Without removal on their own name without indorser. Call and see us. In- dependent Loan and security (10., Havllan'd Bldg, Washington 81.0mm open until '1 p.111. Monday and Sat- urday anti; 8:31), . ~, , . 1' BLUE FISH Halibut. 160; Salmon, 200; Ciscoes, 101:: Spanish Mackerel. 15c: Large Smelt,18c; Sinull Smelt. 151-; ller- 11035.80; Butter,100; Eels. 15c: Oys- ters 400. Long Clams. 300' Round Clams, 350; Sea Esczillops.146c; Fiat— .,fish 101'. lb. Snapper Blues 121' 111.; Green Sea 'l‘rou‘tl 160.111., Cod Steaks, 120 lb. . .1 TEL. 931. FREE DELIVERY Silcox 81 YanScoy . ‘ $15. 00 BRASS ‘BEU‘i‘ . $12 00 3111183 BED. ‘ $25.00 aaass BED AT 33 WEST WASHINGTON " 18.111111111112160Stirt'hfidge ' ' INSURANCE REAL ”ESTATE Steamship Tickets 1' .I. M. LAYTQN 81 CQ (INCORPORATED) .. 5 aAeravoAVE, so. noawaut. 1.1.:r I Clothiiifi‘iEcoiibfiiy...-. ' 24 N0. Main so, can not consist. in buying. cheap taii~ ed 0r ready-made suits, but in buying to best that can be made at a mod ate cost .Koppei clothing is the 1.111.110: economical buyers to wear. The price is low considerln the workmanship. and our wotkm ip is unquestionably the best—best. from every standpoint. ' LEO s; 110111111.~ ‘ FASHIONABLE 111111011, South NOrwalk. 101.3366. ._ 1‘ o . . ' socket. you a few of our Specials in Brass ‘I.......$3a.50‘ ..... 335.00 $011.00 0111183050. . . . .. .....ssz.oo. ass 00 BRASS an. ........ $20.00 53250 3111188 BED £2.00 slantianasa'aeo 14.00 ._ 0‘ 1111’ say/11.1. srnEET. LADIES 110 WASHINGTON 51'. 7" Housefumisiiings 2 11.11.3111 Directors arid Embaimrs. 12118 1...... Miiinj‘Str at, .. “ Optician. Everything in the Optical Line. Eyes Examined Free. PHONE 438. JUST RECEIVE] . NEW LINE OF (UNION STAMPEDlv WW“ It offers sage and profitable investment, and you have at. your command a full , collection 01’ Furniture of the Collins & Company standard to choose from and _ enable you to find that what you want at'a material 11131118 Below we give and Enema} Dads 520.5100 A‘ L 350..........$15.00 $18. 00 ENAMEL' BED.......... $14.50 $15.00 ENAMEL BED.....L....$12.50 $13.50 ENAMEL.BED......... $11.00 $12.50 ENAM .L;»BED.......... $9.00 $10.50.. super“ 1. BED 57.00 190051 AM LI'BED...........QS C0 Selith Norwaik, Conn. ”.00 NO‘RWALK. SHOES SOUTH N011 9.1.x. Not Bows, Fancy Stock Collars, neat designs in Ruching. These enjoying at present an extensive 86 Washington Strec‘. Nrcr'inAR You will find here this week a large variety of Silk. Lawn and Embroidered Linen Collars. and new creations are styles that are vogue in New York. N. E. RYAN a. 00., South Norwalk. South Norwaik. Stamford. Don’t Wait for CHANCE or FATE to Win sbccsss. Enter Merrill Business College FEBRUARY 1,1909, and Learn How to EARN it. a. Day and Night Sessions. Port Chester. .1. .. I112... Electric Percolators. Chafing IH REED & W] TELEPHONE 35-4. Maw... Electric Labor Savers Dishes, Small Stoves, Water Heaters, Broilers, Ovens, Luminous Radiators, etc. Pocket Flash- lights and Electrically Driven Toys, A large assortment of Elec- tric Portable Table Lamps and Domes. 36 WASHINGTON STREET HOTEL ARRIVALS. IJ.(2|h‘t‘ord~-»L. T Lewis, .1. 13. Taylor 111.,l’lan It. '1‘ Fox A. F. Downe, J. N. Limburner, New York city; F. Steam, Stamford; 1. Atlas. Yonkers. N Y.; F E. Harrlmau. Boston; Henry .'lla1 rison, Worcester. Mahackcmo4—6. G. Phillips. 11. Sim cric, It. .1.] Koch..i. 811111111, .1. 1.. Stew: :Jir't, 11.1.01'1'gr1e.Ncw York; .1 11. Homes 0111111 wife. .Chicagc; S. C. At wood 0 A. Hailiday. A111. liadlev, Hartford, 1‘. G Ellis. New liavur; A. 11 Keep Miss 13. talker-,1 city; '1 1' Darwin 11111111111112. W. l. Cronin, Springfield;1..R.ilur.lbutt Wilton; (1.1...ltocchll.lildgcliold:1.. M. Young, Moiideh; H. 11.111110111111111. Philadelphia: A. B.Sn1vycr, Cincin- nati; E. C. Davis. Grand Rapids. 11.111. Thompson. New Haven; Ellz‘aC. Mac- Dermott, Ruth W. Machrmott, Woon» I.; .I. D Fagau, Derby; J. 0-. Stern, RBayonne; D F: Mulcahy, Wa- tsrbury; W. H. Spitzer, Danbury. .........,.._1..____". ‘Ione of the most difficult things in thouwoi'ld is to lea to take ,a hint HIBHESTER' PILLS WW SW 1111,8511" 1111111111.“ in Times 0110 I10 other 11%;}. (1 1N ' WWW “rid 111.111. .10101101‘110015151111111111115 ELECTED T0 PHI BETA KAPPA. NEW HAVEN Feb. 11.-—An101'1g the thirty members of the junior condomi- cal class of Yale. elected last night. to the Yale Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the high stand society, were Robert A. "lat‘t, son of P1 csidcnbelect Taft, and the following Connecticut men'hl’ercy W. ',Bidwell South Manchester Sam; uci M. Cohan. .Hnrtforul Robert 1). French, .'ew Tidvcn: Per in C. Galniu, New Haven; Nathan F. George. ihun bury: Louis 0.. Hutchinson, Bristol: Wayland .W.‘Williams, New llnvcn.‘ KILLED fi'?‘.1|MSELl’-‘.' 1411‘s VEGAS, N M. . rob. Ll.~11‘.ir'ing at his brother..Dorotoo 11.10111on. in a fit of rage. becauSc ho was not allowed to narry the brother' a daughter, Britn- ulo MontOyo yesterday killed his six years old niece and wounded the girl he wished to marry, who was holding the (111110.110 escaped to his cabin, and was found later by officers with a bullet through his brain. . 1 Mrs. Backstoop—You- have an 00-. cupation, have you? Well, what is 11?. Padded Polhemus—Lady, I'll be hon- eat with yer. I’m a parlor socialist, but jest at. present I ain't got no par- lea—Puck. W The Employer—40mm man. 1 don‘t see how, with‘yoitr salar'y.y you can at- lord to smoke such expensive 1.1115111. 'lltn FmployowYourc right. sir-«l can't ‘ I ought to have 11 bigger sul- ary .—Cleveland Leader. 1 4 felt it to be my duty to respond iin Interesting Article Written by Rev. William James, a SummerResi- dent at Bella island 1' W1- ltev. William James, of Brooklyn; Who for years has been a summer res— ident at Bell island: where he cou- duoted 1911111 ome. some years ago wrote the. f owing article for the. Christian Herald and Signs of Our '1‘ lines. regarding the death of Abra- ham Lincoln. which will prove interest: 1111; now in view .01' the celebration of his birthday, .":tomonow The Night on Which Lincoln Died. 1 l was permitted to witness some of the and scenes at the time the hand of , the assassin brought Mi'. Lincoln’s wonderful life to a close. and .1 have been requested to chronicle what I re- Imember oi‘ thatcventi'ul night. While pursuing my studies as a ‘thcoiogicai ‘ student near the close of the war, some desperate battles were fought, and litany thousands of 0111' men were wounded. The. officials of the Chris-' tian Commission at once issued a very earnest. appeal. calling for volunteers to care for these wounded and dying men. The call was so urgent that i lucdiaiely, and, laying aside my stud- : ice. in a few hours 1 reported for duty E at the headquarters of the Christian t.‘ommission at Washington. 1 did not know birt that i would be assigned for duty some miles distant in Virginia, near the. outposts of the enemy, birt it was finally decided to station me In one of the hospitals on the outskirts of the, city. For about one ruontli is was my privilege to minister in different ways, temporally 1nd spiritually, to those sick and 1101111111111 men ’1 be Christian not hers w'erc not reunited to spend the night . at the hospital but to devote only the . daytime to their work. for a few 1vcll~ ' trained and efficient nurses were on . ditty during the hours of the night. A temporary frame structure, known . is the Barracks. had been erected as ' l lodnlngplace for the nienibcrs'oi‘ , the (“bristiau (‘onrnrisslom and this 7 1111111111111 11.11. locate}! only 11 few blocks 1 from For‘ds Theatre. “(I were in the , city when. the tidings of Lee's surren dcr was received. The announcement called forth many and varied expres ' sions of delight, which were exhibited in manifold ways. by the raising of innumerable flags 011 all private and public buildings. the marching of joy- ful processions. the discharge of can hops. and grand illuuiirmtions. Tbc ‘ massive buildings of the Patent Office. the. War. Navy. and other departments. with light reflected from innumerable fallow candles placed in each small pane of glass, produced an effect which will never be forgotten by those who wltlltisnitd the sight. It was during that eventful week that President Lincoln gave his grand speech. his last speech. from the 1101' 1.100 of the. White House, in the pres- ’ once. of assembled thousands. As be gratefully referred to the close of the war. and spoke of the future bright prospects of our country, .each utter- ance. that full from his lips was long 'and heartilyapplauded. and so fro. qucnl, at tithes. were these expres- sions of approval on the part of our overjoyed people. that it was dlfiiéttlt for him to continue and complete his 1'1ddiess. . The people all over the city were ‘ boiling'over with joyful and patriotic ‘ enthusiasm. lint who. at that time, 111 the midst of their exuberant demon s'tratlon of joy. thought that 111 a very few hours their joy would give place to sadness and sorrow. and that clouds of midnight darkness would hang as a pail over the city and the nation. The night following, i was sitting in the barracks of the Christian Compris- sion. writing a letter to the dear ones at honre. when suddenly the. door fleu open and a man rushed 111 and cried out. “President Lincoln has been as- sassinated at Ford‘s Theatre." 1 seiz- ed my" hat and 111113111111 inabout five minutes i stood at one of the doors of thce'theatre, just as several men were baaritrgvout the form or the dying pres- 'Why Dpn’t You Buy Handiést way and the cheapest way—and decided- Put: 017111 the Rlcfiflriei'y in white cloth bags. The fin- est grade of Granulated once—ma" .1111! .-‘ q The best FLOUR on the market at the 1.0111001 “Price. Satisfaction or money re- ". funded Try a bag It tolls its own story. .11 .‘1 , ASKYOIJR 'Gltocsiirow' . . 1. .1; . .31 — “a, business man, and, for a number" of 'years he was air esteemed resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. I think i 11111111051111 tl‘uding into the privacy of the iamilé..* ‘ idont, "The sad news had not yet spread through the city, and the crowd outside for awhile was not very large. but it soon increased in number as the people made their‘ exit from the then- ti'c. For a short distance we accom~ panicd those 11110 were bearing the body and perceiving that his head was hanging too low, 1 placed my irand beneath. endeavoring to raise it a little. And as 1 walked across the street and with my hand endeavo ring to render a little service, i witnessed a. scene that is forever indelibly 1111-1' pressed on my mind. I can see 110w circle, or betraying any contidonne,‘, I here giie his iratnewthe lute Fran ‘ 1.. Audemars, who had a host ‘of friends " 111 Brooklyn Death recently claimed 111111 a victim—~ai"tei a. lingering illness ——aud only a few months 1130.1. was called upon to emulate at, the funeral service —-Soothes itching skirts. or burns without a scar. Heals cuts" Cure". piles. before me the dying forru of the pi'esi- eczema, salt rheuin, c any 'chlng. '. dent, as if it were but yesterday. The. lioau’s Ointment. Your druggist sells ‘ upper portion of his clothing had been it. 1 pulled down by the physician or sur~ geon while 111 the theatre, for at first they did not know what part of his body had received the fatal shot. lie was gasping for breath, but not a sound came from his lips, wiriic the ""“"”"’.‘ blood trickled from the wound to the p.1vciiicnt.’l‘hc question was asked, ”Where shall We take him?" but there. was very quickly a door thrown open opposite the theatre, and when I reach- ed the steps leading to the upper room. perceiving that the passage way was narrow. and that my services Were not needed. and 1101.11 ishini, to intrudc,l stepped back. By this time an lnrmcusecrowd had assembled. and strong men stood in the street and cried like. children. Word then came first. Secretary Sew. ard had been assassinated, and' that the foe had rallied and was marching into the city. The excitement and confusion were intense. And the next morning when shortlyl after seven o‘clock, all the bells in the city began tolling. each stroke‘ plainlv saying “He is dead, " it seemed as if each person in the city had lost 11 dear relative or fiiend. A few days later the funeral service was held. anti the. large procession in which were General Grant and other “Do you think they can keep up the interest in ballooning?" ”That's 0110.111; all. "-—Cloveiand Plain Dealer. ‘ . j "em... .. .,..... .. ., 92 Washington Street ~ We invite your" inspection "011 our new and unto-date line of 'ai famous generals and distinguished civ— llians wended its way to the capitol. slowly along the broad and beautiful Pennsylvania avenue, keeping stop to. the funeral dirges of several bands. This is the line of Waists that "1 the ' popular New York , Depart- 1 mentrand Novelty Stores are... showing in their windows and": ‘ the same time ire cast occasional . and was then 011 the train en route to " could prove his identity bv i’ricnds liv _ ing at Baltimore, were 01 no 011111 . to be employ ed to take. him in safety; 1 pointed bayonets from the attempted 1 1111111 Shoot hlnri K111111111!" and our- 1.115 his earthly “life would soon have. Only of '33.“ "' The Union Pacific} Tea (30., 126 Washington Street. 'Tel." 542:3 '1. GOODS DELIVERED 111.11.11er 1‘ .‘i...l'r it out ti: 111.111.1111 i continued to remain in front; of the; . tibule of the hotel, but had to. smug- "i had the privilege of putting friend in marriage to the lady of. hit-1': 1 ‘ while the avenue on either side was selling. lined by many thousands of peOple. As. i looked at the. sad expressions of the people with tearful eyes. and at the pi'iuitc and public buildings heavily draped in -.black_ i thought what 11- striking contrast between what i new. board and saw, and what i witnessed onlv a few days before when the. peo— ‘ pic were rejoicing so tumultudnsly in. different ways over the victories that had to lately been achieved. How trite the words, “We know not what a day ' may bring forth." and “la the midst; 01 life we are in‘dcath." ’ i might append just here an appro. prlate lncidentin connection with what i have related, and show how a friend of mine at that. time. on. account 01‘ mistaken identity. came near losing. his life. The day after the assassinatidn. while diligent search was .being made in all directions for the murderer, a weltkuown friend. at that time engag ed in. business at. Washington. had pur- chased a railroad ticket, and taken his seat in the cnr on his way to New York. Descriptions of Booth bail been printed and extensively circulated. Uni fortunately, there was some rcsemb-. lance between 111.1 friend and the as- 1111113111. and. mango to say, my friend, was in the tireaoe 1111011 the fatal shot, was tired. He had not: been long seats ed 111 the. car, when be perceived a man. standing near, gazing at him, while at. Prices range from 'I, Weather and we offer you . GOOD: REEFERS . ' or; $3.00 and $5.00 . that were 55. 00 and S7. 00. ‘ A few odd lots 0F '" ' SUITS ._ $6.00 _ that were $12 .011 and $14.00.. Our Sale of TROUSERS at $1. 85 still commutes. glances at 11 printed piece of paper that he id in' his hand. Ho‘ soon 1‘. - learned 1‘ rat he was being suspected ‘ and shadowed by a detective. and: a} few moments later he was informed. that he had. been placed under arrest. 1‘ in the meantime a telegram had been forwarded to Baltimore, stating that the real assassin had been arrested: the city The‘ news spread' like wild fire. and by the time he reached the station,1a. fierce. and angry mob. numbering scv: oral thousand had assembled. All of. my friend‘s protestations to the ofli cer's who had him in charge, with the . declaration of the. fact that; they had . 7' arrested itn innocent. luau. and that he: ' Tailor, Clothlor, . 11111151, . nicher . Trunks and Leather 05511. 85 Washington Street 111 A regiment of colored soldiers had " ’" "" from the train. and he. had to walk fetuieon 11101:} [.1001 the depot to the 101.1: the ol ier irot ctln 11 1th s 5' e g H“ w '-' Residence, assaults of the 5.511.111... criédz‘. Hangs “111109119119 111911111110 he realizdd. that had they succeeded in piecing their hands upon terminated. .1 ’ And. even after his identity had been -' " established. 911111 his innocence had been piibliciy 01100111111190.1119 crowd. And so intense was the excite-1‘ f1 meat, that the officers did not drive as _. . . 1‘ cort my friend through the front. ves— 16 to' 6 111:3». laud-y 01.1.1.1 gle him through the rear door and into‘ mm“, 1P . rtlet . . ' a carriage and hasten with him to 1110,. . railrdad depot. . . _ A i'ew years after his narrow esrzarrn,1 . . this _ '. choice, with whom he cnjtned runny ' years of married life This friend also 1 ' subsequently became a very successful .‘ r,_1. I. .'1, "1"”.11 ..‘.‘,_ 1.1....1...?:.
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