PIANO GIVEN AWAY Get a Plano‘Certliicate with every purchase. it will cost you nothing. ’F. A. LANE Confectionery and Pastry 51 Washington Street. [0000008— WEATHER FORECAST. Forecast for Norwalk and vicinity: (‘.loudy tonight; Thursday. fair and colder. The storm that was central near St. Louis yesterday morning is now central over Lake Erie. it is producing cloudy and rainy weather in the lake region and along the At- lantic coast north of Virginia. it will probably pass out the St. Lawrence valley tonight and be followed by clearing weather on Thursday. The condition of Harold Porter the young man who was struck by Russell F'rosts automobile. at the corner of Main and Wall streets a week ago. remains about the same. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Donaldson. of 148 South Main street. entertained a gen. nine surprise party last night. There was rrruslc and dancing and other games. Refreshments were served. All report a fine tlnrc. AIhoarlng on the adjustment of the administration "account of the admin istratovs of the estate of Anna llcll Stevens. late of New Canaan. was held this morning before Judge H. W. Greg- ory at 10 o'clock, in the Probate court. Tire Glrls‘ Friendly Society of ’l‘rin- . ILV‘CIIIII‘CII is planning to give a mys- tery play shortly after Easter. The Irreetingsuntll then will be devoted to - rchearsinb and arranging for the play. As parts are to be assigned tlrls week. it is important all should be present on Thursday evening. . AMENDING LIGHT CHARTERS. New Bill, It is Claimed, Would Cause a CDnsolidatioyn of interests. HARTFORD. March 10.—-'l‘he mat- ter of amending the charters of elec- tric light. companies came up for dis— cussion, in the House today in regard to a resolution amending the charter of the Middletown Electric Light COill- pany allowing that company to issue bonds upon the vote of its stockhold- ers to an amount not exceeding $100.- 000. and not exceeding the amorrnt of its outstanding trill capital stock. Rep- resentative Wiriton vigorously opposed the amendment on the ground that. where such amendments are made to charters and ‘later such companies merged they retain all the rights giv- cu in all thevchartcrsn He said that it‘ the legislature allowed this it would be laying a foundation for a combina- tion of electric light companies throughout the state. He desired to “house it on that ground. Representa- tive Parker, of Hartford. took the op- pesite side andthe subject was de- bated at some length. Representative Wiritorr desired to strike out the words “and not exceeding the amount of its outstanding full paid capital stock." and offered an amendment. Two vlve voce votes were taken and the ehair’s decision was doubted. Upon a rising vote 128 members voted,and 57 were in favor of the amendment and 71 against it. The resolution was then passed. CAPTAIN HAINS' TRIAL. FLUSIIING, 'N. v.. March 10.-—-ln asking to have the trial of Capt. Peter C. llains for the murder of William E. Annis postponed until some time in May. John F. McIntyre. counsel for the indicted man, informed Judge Garret- son today that he would be obliged to ‘all mere than seventy witnesses, among them eigig physicians, and ask— ed the court's indulgence on the ground that "these insanity cases re- quire far more attention than others." Mr. McIntyre promised to have affidar" its bearing on his request in court on Monday next. Dud—-Do you know what happens to, little boys who tell lies? Tad—«Yep; If they tell good ones they get away with it.—Cleveland Leader. - Pension inquiry Officer—Have you erer been in the hands of the police? Applicarrtr—Well—ornslr you see i used to be a cook; girls will be girls; besides, it was a good many years ago and be was a sergeant. -—-Punch. - 'er’at a striking looking man you have. for driver on one of your coal wagons" observed a customer “Yes " said the dealer, “he used to be a cow- boy. " 'I-lovr came he to drift into this kind of work?” "Well.” he said he- wanted some job In which he could use his \ocabulary. "eClricago Record Herald. i Toilet Articles ‘ l soaps, Perfumes, Etc. Stillson-Powell Corporation, ‘1 Prescription Druggloto Om lundoyo south Norwoik .. :3 We Write Burglar . Insurance LET US WRITE YOURS. TAYLOR & GOLDEN. nu. 1m. ‘ 74 Washington Street. South Norwalk. . RUSSELL’S t Varsity Chocolates and Saturday Candy ....A1-.... LBAXTER’S l V ANDERSON'S Launch Works I Boat Frames set up and ready to Iplank. All kinds of repair work. ‘ Launches of all sizes built to order by competent workmen. Oyster Shell Point,Norwalk CLUB colic To afiloesponr. South Norwalk Members to Att°nd Al- gonquln’s Irish session Tonight. it is expected that a big delegation of the members of'tbe South Norwalk Club will go to Bridgeport this even lug. for the presentation at the Algon- quin, of the silver cups. the trophies oi the recent bowling and pool tourna- ment of the two clubs. The Algon- qulns have made elaborate prepara- tions for the occasion. which lili- doubtedly will be a most enjoyable one. Each club will receive a cup. the South Norwalkers having won the bowling contest and the Bridgeporters the pool. There has been some misunder- standing of’this evening. many being under the mistaken impression that the presentation was arranged for next week. The South Norwalk delegation will go over on the train leaving South Norwnlk this evening at 7: 10. SAILOR FROM GEORGIA HERE. Leslie Fant Return: to South Norwaik on FurIOugh. Leslie Fill", son of John \V. Fillll. of South Norwalk. returned hero last night. on a thirty days’ leave of ab- sence. Mr. Font made the world (11'- cling tour with the. United States worship iicet. lie was IIII board the Georgia. and screrul letters lronr him were printed in The. Sentinel lie is III ex cllcut health and Ioporrs :1 lim- time. 0th on the ship and in the var lous ports along “10 route. ills tiIrIe will be out next month. and he pro bnbly will not. re-enlist. TOWN TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION. 'l‘lIe nronthly meeting of the Town 'l‘cnclrcrs' Association was held last night at. the lligh school, William E. Chancellor, of the South Norwalk schools. gave a talk on “Gen- eral Educational Prospects lII ,'l‘lris Country." The discourse proved both, instructive and interesting. and was given close attention. A social ses- sion followed later in the evening. llosm You ics' can ‘t lrcnt biscuits made. omen Gold Medal Flour.»no our. MAMMY STANDARD OIL' S WRIT OF ERROR. JEFFERSON CITY. MO.. March 10. —An appeal bond of $l00,000 will he the basis upon which a writ of error for an appval to the Supreme knot of the United States will be granted to the Standard Oil. Company of lndiunu and the Republic Oil Company of-Ohlo according to action taken by the Supreme Court of Missouri today. Mother-Why, Ethel, you IIrIIstII't. be sad on your birthday. What. is it? Ethel—-Woll. 'l‘onrmy'll be eight next. month, and then he‘ll be a year older than me again, and I’ve tried so hard to catch up with lIiIn.—~l’unch. I‘ ditor—How is the poem that route in this morning! Reader-Won't do. Editor—Did you understand it? Reader—No, but 1 saw 1 was going to. ——St. Louis Post Dispatch. . Briggs—A sate conversation rule is: When in doubt talk oi the wreathe. Cribs—Safe nothing! i met my tailor yesterday. and on my speaking of the weather. ire replied: “Yes. it is no settled. and that reminds me of that little bill of yours. "—Iudge. A parent who evidently disapproved of corporal punishment wrote the teacher: “Dear Missz—Don't hit our Johnnie. We never do it at home except In self- defeuse."—Sacred Heart Review. Father—l cannot give you my daugh- ter, my dear sir: i am mighty particu- lar in such things. Snitor,—-0h pshaw! Now I am not in the least so.—-Meggendorfer Blat- ter. "Annie, where's papa?" "He‘s upstairs asleep." “Were you upstairs. dear?" ”No. mamma." ”then how do asleep?" "i heard him doing it. He’s sleep. lug out loud.‘ ——lllrrstrated Bits. ST. PATRICK’S you know he is Post cards > the sooty mass tumbles to the break- 5 FOR 5c COLEMAN’S NEWS STORE 10 North Main St. South Nor-walk Agent for A. G. Spaldlng'o . Iaoohnll‘ and Sporting Goods _, I and was J well attended, despite the storm. Prof. ‘ 4 ventol‘ thentic blocks—all in Derbies at 14 South Main Street -_ It There's no secret about what 1‘ ,of knowing exactly what Is not in outs of all kinds. No elevator ofi'a IItIIcI be allowed in future. Test Inmpuncut parts are purer, clean Illt Iris which promote all around gt Proprietor lIIIIIIIiII (thick II‘cIId liouulu'llorsc II‘I'I'II IlIurrIIt- Illrll‘y I“t'i‘il IiIIIlIlIt‘ l’IIIIIIrI I'IIIII liIIIIIIitI kit I iIII hint. *' lIt t"t ll 1“ O Spring Hats 1] We've a fine showing. of the new Spring Hats for Men—I-natty Derbies and swagger soft hats In the new shades; dignified black hats in au- ZEUS l have already informed \ou. the advantage of not only knowing just what is In our feeds, but also the) arc the ideal feeds for Horse, a wide range of propor- tions, to insure the correct Style for every man. $2 and $3 Fine Soft hats, $2 and-$3 Spring Clothing (I Every day adds to the assemblage of hand- some Spring Overcoats and Suits—the fined and smartest we ever have shown. are beautiful. and the styles are particularly pleasing. LET US SHOW THEM TO YOU! The new colors Telephone Call 682-2 “”0000 60“““OOOMMWM BONNIE HOME GROUND I am sure )ou will appreciate is in Entirely tree from adulter- weed seeds or them. i. flax smut-Irina worthlI-Isn stuff. of any description enteI into the composition and will this and prove what 1 claim that '.IIttle and l’oultry:——bccruso its Cl and contain more of the ele- IoIl lIcI.IlilI Quality First, Last and All the Time. MANUEL TORO HATCH. .3 MO ooooo«ocooooooooooooooooooommoooooomoo»: Highland Linen W‘RIIINR PAPER 25c William P. Beers Bookseller and Stationer 49 WALL 51'. AND G 30. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE 108. Fresh Herring, 4 lbs, 250 Whiting. 5 lbs. 25c: Weakfrsh. 12c 1b.; Small Shad. 10c 1b.; Sal- mon. 15 and zoo lb. Halibut. Buck and Roe Shad. Steak Cod. Finnan Haddies. Extra and No. 1 Smelt. Escallops. Long and Rorfld Clams, Rockaway Long Clams, 30c qt.: Gosling Clams for Baking. Cutbill’s Bridge Fish Market. FREE DELIVERY. FOR EME Start a Reserve F and RGENCIES IRE SO0IH 00RWAIK IRUSI 00. Pays FOUR PER CENT. on Savings Deposrts COAL DIRTY AND OUT OF DATE. (Lippincott' s.) It. was feared at one time that the rate of coal. cosumption would soon outgrow the rate of production, and there w: rs talk of curtailing the use of coal in Irruuv industries. lint the in proceeded to make coal ruin- ing machinery which lessened the In- her of extracting the raw product from the earth and increased the out- put tenfold. Englnnd today bases her hope of extending the period of her profitable coal mining upon the invention of machinery that. will corri- pcusute for the added cost of deeper- mining. III America. coal mining machinery has doubled and tripled the output. A cool digger cuts and . extracts the coal from its bed as fast. as three or four skilled miners could formerly do; it falls automatically upon cars. which swing upward like elevators to the light of day, and de- posit their contents into chutes: Down era, where it is pounded and broken into sizes suitable for commerce. 'l‘herr 1t. slides on to the washer-y, and comes out at the other end to be dumped on cars. The cars quickly cross the country to some river or bay. where canal boats are waiting. The trans- i'erenrc from the cars to the boats. and from the treats to the wholesale and retail dealers‘ coal yards, isvper- en. .4. ,....___ .. _m formed automatically. Even when the tort] comes into our homes it is shot down shutes into ire cellar, and not carried there" in buckets and baskets as of old. And yet tor all this simplifying of labor this invention or machines to rcdute the dust and ashes nobody likes coal. and we all pray for the time to come when its use may be abolished. it is not It popular ar- ticle of commerce; it Is a clumsy and- dirty fuel and in this age of inven- tion and discovery it seems wofuliy out of date it. is not new machinery longing for, but the discovery of some to Increase the output that We are longing for, but the discovery of some new method of obtaining beat and power. A CORRECTION. “Do you attach any importance to the ground-hog superstition 'I" “Yass indeed" answered Mr. Eras- tus Pinkley. "Dot groun ‘hog never goes wrong: only tie white folks ain got his per Illctlons figured out right." "Have you the combination '3" .“I has. is been observin foh years. if dat. groun' hug comes out an' sees his shudder dar‘s g'ineter be six weeks mo' bad deather; an' or he doesn't see his shudder. dar's g’lrreter be six weeks mo' bad weather. anyhow!“— Washington Star. .- ......... ... _ .a. . 'be I00ll III Will SIRE-El. WALL S'i‘liEE’l', 10:10 11. m.—(lpen- ing prices of stocks receded under brisk selling pressure, and affected by sympathy with earlier decllnhs in Lou- dou. Canadian Pacific and De ver and the (Irando pi'd tell I, and A section bi. Otherwise the declines were made up or shrub fractions. . WALL STREET. ii a. Inc—Prices made some further slight declines be- fore small buying orders Were execut- ed and a recovery followed led by Reading. Union Pacific and the Cop- per stocks The movement was of little consequence either way and was conducted on \cry restricted dealings. ll Al L STREE ’i‘, IrooII.--Prices re- ceded before light selling orders. After large transactions in United States Steel at 43 the market steadied and became seruhstngnaut. [lands were steady Will I. S'l‘Rle‘lIJ'l‘ l p. IIi.-—After an- other reaction III ll. S. Steel in which it touched 4274.. the market rallied with the general tendency considera- bly assisted by the strength of Chesa- peake and Ohio. which advanced 1%. TH E MACE. tllarttord Courdnr. I The congressman who objected to "under secretaI-"y as made in Eng- land either didnt. know or didn't re- member that tireir Mr. Speaker and the mace of the House of Represen- tatives came straight from the House of Cournrons. The World has been telling the teen ebony sticks tone for each of the original states) bound together by a silver band and surmounted by a all- ver eagle on a silver globe." The mace actually in use now qlurports to agIroduct of 1841. and the W'orld guest. its weight at twenty pounds or so. its the symbol of the House‘s authority; It has a ritual of its own. as it has a pedestal of its own. When there's an incipient riot on the. floor, or a member rebelliously keeps his legs after Mr. Speaker has ordered him to take his seat. the Inacewhigh up~ borne by the sergeant-ut—arms or his dcputy~moves majestically to. or toward. the scene of the disorder. When the House, goes into committee of the whole, the mace goes into quasi retirement. Between oesslous it lives with the scrgcant-nt-arms. in the li‘lftyetirst Congress the mace quit its pedestal five times to quail dis- trrrbunccs; but that‘s an exceptional record. III the ‘surnnrcr of 1890. as the World rerncnrlrcrs. the mace was called into active St'l‘VlCt' to stop It run" between Uncle '.loe (‘nrrnon and a M r. U‘Ncnli of Indiana. li'a spell of duty inst Saturday—when .ioltn Wesley (.iilllll'fi ensued and dolled Mr. Speaker —~\\'Iis iIII' first in n decade or there abouts. The account of the scene for- warded to tho Cleveiund‘i’laln Deal- er by its \\‘nshlngt.ou correspondent Is gluphit and arousing. "The gentle» man will b in order." said lTIIcle Joe Cannon “The gentleman is trying to be." slrrllled brick Mr. Gaines. "The Si'l‘g‘r‘lllliIiilnill‘lllti will sec that he re- mains in order." said Uncle .loo Cau- IIoo. Then this occurred: “What will i do. what. will I do?" asked Deputy SI‘II'geaIrtat-Arnrs Ed- win S. Pierce. hopping about in dis. iructed fashion. He knew it was his rue. but. he had not been couched on the proper business, ”‘l‘nke the mace, " directed Parliamentary Expert Asher 0, Hindu. in a loud stage whisper. Pit-rec picked up tIIII awkward thing and thou stood at it less. with the tug cuglc wubbliug wildly in his excited hands. "What will i do with it. now; what. will I do with it now?" do lnanded Pierce, still at a loss. ilinds can alwnys‘ilnd a precedent. for every— thing. “Do what. lkc,lii|l did under similar circumstances." he directed. suppressing II grin. "Hill said to the. otl'cnding member, 'Sit down, or i'll peck y.ou‘ This consoled Pierce not at all and he started t0\\lll(l the war- likclooklng (mines in \cIy cautious fashion. with the mace still wabbliug in his hands. Gaines sat down, how ever. ’wlrcu , he saw it coming. and Pierce. much relieved, halted and looked back toward the speaker for further directions. “You can bring the thing back now, i guess." said the speaker. rather doubtfully. The mace in use in the House of Commons in 1909’Was in use in 1660. it's a. rather big block of wood. carved and gilded. When Mr. Speaker enters or leaves the chamber, the mace is carried before him; When he's in the. chair. it lies on the table in front of him.‘ ‘ DIVISION OF LABOR. ‘ “Got any work this morning, Mistah lmyd?” asked old Billy Bulger. safe in entrusted to him. . “No." was the response. and than. before Billy could ask for the custo. mary contribution: “But wait a min- ute. Lawyer Phillips has owed me. twenty dollars for twenty y'ear.s Coi- lect it. and 1'“ give you half. " And the merchant, knowing how bad was the debt winked at It waiting custo- mer. The old man found the lawyer in the middle of a group of prospective cliI ants and influential cltlaens.’l‘h1nst- lug through the gr oup, he. called. "Mlstah Phillips null?" “Well?" queried the lawyer. much annoyed. "Mistah Boyd done tell me that you owed him twenty dollars fof' about a hundred years. and he wants to know kin you pay him. sub.” ' The lawyer hurried to Billy' 5 side. "You idiot " he said, soto voice, "do you want to ruin my business? Hero!" And he thrust a ten dollar ‘ the old nran' s hand. “Back to the merchant t,‘ old man. “Well, the merchant. _ The old nrau grinned. . "i got my half. all right.". but ruck' led, “but you'd better look out}; vi'heii' yori go back to get your half—~he‘ 8 right smart hot over it sub! 'w-lr‘rom Suc‘ cess Magazine. “Are they society people?" “Yes; he is trying I'd keep his position while she keepsthelro. '—-Puelr. New Yorkers about the Inacc——"thlr-‘ the knowledge that no work would be ' I h o . Nig $1.00 QUALITY A'r.‘ 79C Phone 165-5 _.._._ STATUS OF THE MARINES. _ WASHINGTON. March 10.—-—Marines may not be reassigned to duty to bat- tleshlps and armorcd‘cruisers despite the recent provision of Congress that money appropriated for the mainte- nance of the marine corps must not be used unless the marines are aboard the warships. Meyer has asked the opinion of the at- torney-general regarding the constitu- tionality of the restoration provision. Cut Clean to the Point Thick goods or thin—wool. sll or cotton—if your shear is is: it will make a clean . cut the full length of the blade rithout “chewtng” or‘ ‘pinch- n Wis: is the standard with tailors, seamstresses and others who use a pair of shears as a working tool. Wiss shears and scissors cost no more than the avera e, but they will sta sharp :in stand more bar and continuous work than any other—In the factory, cutting teem or the house Coll—(Re have I full line of Ills: ShunondScissors.ctc. If yo'u do not find them satisfactory ' in every way and the very best you over purchased, you can return some to our store and we will I-‘ cheerfully refund the full amount you paid. i . CHAS. E. pow I ,Spr'ing‘ Woolens are now in stock and ready to be turned into stylish Spring Suits as soon as your order' Is renewed—l 025 00 I0 050 00 Everything for evening wear~Shirts: Collars, Ties. Gloves. . ‘ . Joseph Davrs «(v f Tailor. Clothier, > Hatter. t'Fur-V' nlaher I‘ . ‘ . . Trunks and Leather Good- 85 Washington street South Norwalk .‘l‘ ‘ AI: Remarkable Reductions .SEE THE WINDQWDISPLIIYJ” PriCe’s’ Clething Store 98 Washington Street Secretary of the Navy . ' gun and Custls.‘ ~ l’muty, ‘ years or are. and had held his position; ‘ ly in the poetry'llne. f be told me that .story i told you just ‘ now. «and th 50c QUALITY AT 39c South Norwallt FRENCH TEAM STILL LEADS. Sixteen Miles Ahead of Other Content-I» ants In Walking Race. NEW YORK, March 10.—Painfully" limping over the sawdust covered clay and cinder track, the surviving pedes-" trlans in the six day goas—you-pleaso“ race in the Madison Square Garden were today reduced to eieven-and‘a halt teams. Louis Semeran. of Brook- lyn, who for the second time since the race started. was without a partner. compose. the half learn. Tire first. man who drops out today will be re. placed by Semeran, who has shown a lot of garrreness. ; . 'l‘lrc Frenchmen, Cibot and Orphee. secured to possess an inexhaustible store of energy, and had a lead of ov- er sixteen miles on Davis and Metkus, a reconstructed team. Davis and Met- kns in turn were nine miles in front ‘of the irish pair. Feegan and Curtis, who have made heroic efforts during the last 24 hours to get. to the front. Dineen of the Beaten team seemed quite exhausted today, but pluckily ' piodded along. ’1‘ no score at S a. or. way as follows: ‘ Clhot and Orphee, 333, miles and i!‘ f laps; Davis and Metkus, 3186; Fee- m 306-2: Dineen and . 303-7: Loeslein ,and Walter- Ianz, 2594); Corey and blegelman.1 281,0; Shelton and Frazer, 276.8: Guig- nerd and vaere, 263-8; Nave: and Keller. 250-:8 Hartley and Pollan'ti. 2-14- 7: Quackenbush and Edelson. 225- 8; Semer an and Sapsforti. 199-7. Score at ll o‘clock: Cibot and DI- : - phee. 347 miles. 7 laps: Davis and Met kus. 3300: Feegan and Curtis. 3204): Dineen and Prouty, 317-4; Loeslein and lilubertanz. 310-4: Corey and Heg- cluran. 295-1: Shelton and Frazer.‘ 290-1: Guignard and Revere. 2764; Nn- ‘ vez and Kellard. 26340: Hartley and l‘ullanti. 25 3—4: Quackenhush and Ede]: son. 2369; Serrrerun, (alone). 202-3. g ‘ 'l’llE TRAVELINGSALESMAN. . Ry, reason of the numerous requests ‘ made. by out-ortown managers ‘rorfl . “The Traveling Salesman.”~ Mr. Harris _' has been compelled to. organize arr other company to fill dates. "It; will be seen in this city on Fr'iday..IMafchI1fl. at. Hoyt’s Theatre. for an engagement ’ limited to one night. Mr. Harris has ~ _ .-. assembled for the company to present ' i .. Mr. Forbes comedy in this city a. col.“ lection of players that includes Her- I bert- Corthell. Rosalind Coghlan, a. ‘I 5. daughter of. Rose Coghlan; James ' O‘Neil. Jr.. the son and. heir of “Monte Cristo" 0‘ Neil; Diana Huneker. Violu‘_ Savoy Marion Stephens: ’ Lawrence Sheebad, Robert tDudley, WilHam Rob- ert Duly. Daniel Jarrett. Bulok Shelters Thomas Tobin. Emmett Shackelford" and William Schroeder. . . , _____._—..—_J—— WHITE HOUSE EMPLOYE DEAD. WASHINGTON. March 10.——Thomus F. Pendel, who was one of~Presldent I Lincoln’s bodyguards'durlng his term .' or office, and has since beenan ‘em ploye of the White House, died at. In home in this city today. Be“ a 8 . l at the White House for forty-five; years. . , “Young Man." said Mr. Bluifkin'.‘ "when i was you age i always stoo' at the head of m class.".j;.: . * "Well " answered the fearlesaly rt: cocious boy “maybe the teachersy Wein- easler to fool than they are onyx}. ‘ Washington Star ,t‘ t ‘— Scribbles~l unde nd young Rh); Iner In doing much better than forms ' minutes—Why, he told ine he hath, n't written a line for six months. Scribbles—Yes. he told me the said 4 thing. -——Chicago Daily News. I Mrs Bacon-Doesnt your husband 4‘ waste words. '5 . Mrs. Egbert—l should say so. Why. united me not to report it ‘Yonkers tatosman. We all denounce the quitter but 1 here submit. We must admire the man who stays Just when to quit.
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