- SDAY. DEC: xoxo ' Almanac for Tomorrow 7 Its , sets 4:24. we” a. on; to lilo to: pan. ‘ I Loans. he. too. s. and a. w. in Masonic Buildius. South month—July and August as- . «at 8 o'.ciock All Master ~- cordially invited. Hickman 0010. Will. Robert Ii. Wilcox. m arousal». N183. R. A. M. is in Masonic Building. South Kain street. in and rib Tuesdays of dash month~July and August ax- dented-vat 8 o’clock All Royal Arch Masons cordially invited. William H. guild n.H . P. Robert M. Wilcox. ROBERT M. WILCOX. 80ft)". INING BENTlNEL TELEPHONE CALLS News Department , usineos Department lé-arsnch Office. Not-walk ' , ., mEditor's Residence Why Editor's RssidOnoo an "AS JUDGON ANY VALID REA- SONS? -. 3 State Senatorolect Judson, of Strut. rd. is quoted as saying: , .“i am in favor of Morgan 0 Bulkeley lifter United States senator l expect the choice to be determined in tile nonilblican caucus. l favor a roll So far as memory serves. Mr. Judson did, not. in any of his campaign peaches, give reasons for his support of Bulkeley. and there exists much uriosity as to their nature. lie un- oubtedly has romance. and it is not t all likely that they are of a trivial haracter. Public expression of them might illuminate the senatorial con-- est. says the Bridgeport Farmer. In default of them, it may not be ,iinreasonablo to assume that it is list he champion of the peOple against the ublic service corporations. he antag nines the McLean candidacy. in view 1 the great activity of men recogniz- bie as past or present “railroad men" bring the campaign in the Goodwin Henson interest Mr Judson may the United States Senate would merely lacrosse the number of “railroad sens rs” and thus aid in the poasibie efeat of the very desirable railway nucleation. and in the equally possible masculatiou or repeal of the anti. , at set. it is not probable that he museum the allegedly superior men. _ ‘ Moment of McLean. but he may as out Demosthenes. that "the All re able a man is. if he makes ill of his abilities. the more dangerous i be be to the commonwealth.“ . Judson may not entertain these a, but we are confident that he has strong reasons for a position in omprehensible to many. if he is in session of irrefutably arguments or against the Nelson candidacy. hose" to be a favorable time . public presentation of them. as hi‘flit bring about such I change W complexion“ or tips 'itopuhlioaa t‘iyp, caucus.“ would mum. oat lily th'o reelection of Builteisy. e choice of some better man ‘oifher of the present candidates likens Congressman Hill. or even . bimsslf. , . . ‘ WW . NO OF ONADV H’ABiTC. : scticat's growth between £900 til harness surprisingly rapid. . «nous bureau show. it isa . commonwealth. with many active ' luring cantor-s whose demand must be met by a constantly population. The gain for the . . yours is notable in that it the gala both for the decade .le and imam for the between mo and lien. ..‘in tho other custom ’ststas the. not gain sis simlsiiais’ Mut's larger industrial film its per. cent. in ,fmlu title to tail). slit lilo. list dmntiout‘s Wheel in our will QM“ unlit for cation of some other person. . The Judge told Mr. Wler that there not been snoush evidence pre- sented during the trial to convict any other person of the murder of Clover. I than before the election. upon Which were based the officialh instructions as to the proper use of it would be well either. that the supreme courtr be asked to pass upou the doubtful points. or that the legislature so amend the law as mic make its provisions clearly intelll» The most eventful day in the brief but burdened ills of Hattie Leblanc. the 17-yeaoold French Canadian am from West Arichat. C 3.. charged with the murder of Clarence F. Glover, of Waitbaln. dawned bright and fair. for today was the day upon which a jury of twelve men was to render a verdict determining whether she was guilty cl innocent of the crime laid at her door. At no previous time since her arrest has Hattie shown more plainly than this morning the gravity of her situa tloa When she was brought into the courtroom by a deputy sheriff and the matron of the Cambridge jail. she was pale and subdued. was absent. and the morning greetings of her attorneys failed to dispel fol av an an instant the cloud that had not tied upon her countenance. too. plainly evidenced the loll they have been subjec. ted. As the twalvs men crossed the corridor on their way to the court room. only two bore upon their faces any trace of a smile. ed grave and showed in that they have been giving careful de- liberation to the case. Whereas crowds have besieged the courthouse on the previous days of this now famous trial. today only 47 persons came into the courtroom when the doors were opened When court was resumed at 9 o ‘cloclt Judge Bond at once continued his charge to the jury. in his address Judge Bond defined circumstantial evidence. and e the jury that suohcvldeuce must establish the fact beyond a reasonable He referred to a sow on the finger of the defendant. which he said, the prosecution. claimed was made by the back fire from the revolver. The district attorney then corrected the Judge. saying that the government claimed that the sore was made by the flash from the muzzle “Do you mean that she allot her- self?" asked Judge Bond. District Attorney Higgins did not re W 3 , Don't iotthal'doep outlines of care mar your brow.” even if you do have Christmas shopping to do. Rscoiiact that you are lucky to be one of the Christmas shoppers at all. “MW TEN YEARS AGO TODAY. Friday. December 14. 1900. The death of Edward Converse. in Norwich. revealed the fact tlsat he had been secretly married two years pre viously to Miss Mamie Beers. a. dough- ter of John Beers. of Norwalk. A roll on the Harlem. New York. Savings Bank was in progress. but the officers announced their ability to pay stroet. 1st. and 8d Tuesday of Excited people filled the British war office in London. seeking details of the latest Boer victory it was decided to send male troops to South Africa The others look- The state normal school at Fredonia. New York, was destroyed by fire. and three of the students were reported missing. while others had to flee for their lives. The losswps}250.000. W NOT GUILTY-YEW” Ill LEBLAIG OISE (Continued from Fll‘lt Panel back into her seat beside Mrs. lsabel Warnook, the matron of bridge jail. rested her head upon the matlun's shoulder and both girl and woman Wept tears of joy. Lawyers and court officers said of- terwatds that never had they witness- ed such scenes of enthusiasm in a court room as ensued after the un- nouncement ot‘ the verdict The crowd was fairly swept off its feet by their sympathy for the childish prisoner. and the uproar was deafening Court officers and police tried in vain to quell the tumult availed nothing and the demonstra- tion continued until it fairly played The court called attention to the fact that no experiments had been made with the revolver to show that such a sore as has been described on the defendant's linger could be made with the revolver, although the po- lice have had the Weapon for more than a year. The judge read several ru- thai. cilcunlstuntlal must establish facts beyond a reason able doubt, that it must be legal and competent, and that it must be equal to direct testimony. The verdict was returned at ll: 20 o'clock this ”moon after the jury had been out an hour and thlrty- five During the tedious wait of more than an hour and a half Hattie sat quietly its proof must be most were explained by Judge Bond. dict would be audio out. if the jury so uittsd the detail out the case was on ad. if it should and her guilty the murder in the first degree. murder in the second degree. or manslaughter. "Talia time enough.” said Judtie Bond “Do not be in a hairy. Consld er overyihiu in the case. compare your couclu one and views with each other so that when you agree you will be satisfied not only for new, but for the future. " Judge diond ended his charge at 9:23 a m.. and Clerk William C. Billint haul. turning towards the diminutive prisoner. said: "Hattie ileBlanc, you now have the opportunity to say anything that you desire." Pole and frightened. the girl rose. folded her arms across her breast. and turned towards the jury. Her voice was so faint that hot words could be heard only a short distance. She spoke with a pronounced French accent on she said: "i did not do it. i want to go home with my fother.’ The jury was unable to hear her be- cause she spoke so faintly and her chief counsel. Melvin M. Johnson. rc- posted her statement for the benefit of tho jurymen court to explain the rulings on reason- able doubt and the rights of the de- fendant in refraining from testifying. which was done by the judge. and the ' case was then given to the jury. The officers attending the jury were sworn to the faithful performance of their du- ties and the jury retired at 9: i5 WILL WEAR NEW RODEO. Booth Norwalk council. K. of c.. to initiate Tomorrow Night. The new roses for the odicors of South Norwalk Council, No. 1.853. R. 0f 0.. have srived. and are now at the rooms of the Council. and will be worn for the that time on Thursday night. when the first degree will be given to the following well- uown dignitaries: Rev Richard Carroll. pastor of St. Joseph‘s Church; Rev. Thoma Dren~ hen. his assistant. and John J. his. (iraih. district deputy of 'M. W. of ii. After the meeting is War. a isl sea. sion will follow. and all mom era are invited to be present. ~ BUYS NORWALK MARKET. Chief Hamid F. Clark. of the South Norwallt Fire Department. has branch» ed out. in business. Chief Clark. who beside the jail her father. Abta am helllane spoke to believe that the election of McLean to .her but for the greater part of UK time the girl .was left alone with her thoughts! in the ante-room her sis- ter, Lillian Leblanc, subbed vlolenty. At 11:15, an hour and a half after the jury had retired. word was passed around that the jury was coming in Hattie braced herself for the ordeal. but as the jurymen tiled in to their seats. the girl shuddered. leaned her head on Mrs. WarnOck‘s shoulder. and both the prisoner and her guardian be- absolute. or the jury should acquit. ‘l'ou will be safer!“ Judge Bond; said. “to err in acquiiting than to err in cqvicting.” lstrmt Norwaik. and took possession lie told the jury that if there was (yesterdny. Mr. Clark has named his anything about the evidence or his new enterprise the New York market. charge that they did not understand‘ the same as the South Norwailt mar- fully they should come into court and have the matter explained. He said that the jury had the. right‘ to infer what interests influenced tea :l‘ompauy. timony on either side. Attorney Samuel ll Elmore receiving i“ position as salesman for Swift and He referred to l John G flour is slivertllillg a fresh ii. 153 from Mrs. Glover. and said thatlline of user kraut. pickled tripe, pigs if Elmore was interested in collecting feet. salt mackeral etc. A trial order evidence to use in this case to make it i will convince you of the merits of the clear that Mrs (llovor was not implies woods. Prompt delivery. Nico line of ' Christmas trees. The jury was polled in the custom ary manner and then Clerk Dillinffhuul called upon the girl to rise. ted then both uitnesses were interest- Tl'elnbling and weeping. Hattie rose ” “ "look upon- the prisoner." "Hittite lselilallc. Are You a Coffee Drinker? Then try a pound of our FAMOUS 25c BLEND. While wholesale prices of Coffee are steadily advancing. we are retails it for the same prices as ever Try us and be convinced where pod and pure ., Coffee and Tea can be bought , We also carry a full line of Tapioca. Corn Starch Spices. Ex- tracts. Fanna and kindred other goods. with which one given our val- uable checks. UNION PACIFIC TEA COMPANY 126 WAGHINGTON 81‘. (O. E. Houston Manager) Free Delivery _ "to “Hi ‘ senatorial contest, which seems , The girl steeled herself for the ef- fort. and the clerk. ad man Fairbanks of the j ' "Mr. Foreman, have yet: agreed up on a verdict?’ ” “We have, " was the reply. "What is ‘your verdict?" continued “Not guilty " answered the foreman. A wild cheer burst from the trowd in the court room at these words. and as Hattie dropped back into her seat and began to weep on the mstmn's shouldr. the demonstration continued for the court officers were powerless When quiet was Hattie was led to the private office of Sheriff Fairbairu. in the Cambridge . rl crossed the street that papal-ates he jail from the court- house. she was cheered ,by the crowd. Everyone wanted to shake her band “lists were thrown in the air and cries of ‘Three cheers for Hattie humans" were repeated until the doors of the jail closed oasis behind the girl. A few moments later Melvin iii. Johnson. obisf counsel for the defense crossed over to the loll. and the on thusissm with which lie was greeted nearly a called that accorded the r. Johnson told the new pa» par also tit at Hattie would receive There were present sonioit with her. in ad» tom Johnson. tiller-iii Pair- Mrs. Waraocit. rather Robert- I‘lsli priest of West. Ari- other fisher. tbé pastor of the French Catholic church at Walt. Home was seated on a couch . I's. Warned: at her right. lion bsrtsillo at her left and D‘stlisr ? most of nor MW muffin tons «in interpreted sy tti‘s spoils in broken . toil. silo-was dot hull! with finally restored. Ben Hur Flour. MaioePolatoos.. ..... spacing“ any kind Pancake Flour .esc spackages Hecker'sorWhite Rose Oatmeal 25: Bag 800; Barrel $6.50 .............psck.soc;bushel. 75c Cranberries loc quart Home Celery and Spinach. Sweet Potatoes. Grapes. Oranges. Apples. Nuts and Sweet Cider. UNITED GROCERY COMPANY - 20 NORTH MAIN IHIIT. damned. Titus Mssssbhu- a!“ Wild tail only to per coat. M 35c lb. ~Butter~35c ll) ' “My knows tits kind of butter sold at acclimate. Willi! .oaiy tho but. The present price is surely Mussels for this tithe “w“ "fi’ ‘uAnuufib .um silsssisosoooosvigtAAum assetsssilesaosiossssIII-istsssllowmmm MK,“ ’m ?sssnussusssuoassissWDW L“. “up! mlllliisssuossosssswt :sss mic , autism soils is proprietor of the New York Market. in Washington stro‘iit. has purchased the Clarence Buttery market so Water kt‘t Mr. Buttery. who is chief of t Norwalk Fire Department. will tiili MON! 1“. sd. "You are to decide whether or not they are interested.” be said. “and you must make allowance for it in your verdict. " The two counts in the ludict~ who instructed the jury that one ver- jury must specify whether suil y of Mr Johnson than requested the V The Chrlstmas Store This is the “Helpful Store”-—- that's the Word—— We do just our best to help you solve the “What shall I give’ ~question, and. that. too, most economically. and select from our bountiful stocks. a A Few Useful Gift Hints are listed below. Undermuslius for Christmas Gifts 50c CORSET COVERS-whine of ualnsook and crossbar mater late in a variety of styles. Prat» tiiy trimmed with lace. embroid- ery and ribbon. Tomorrow 39c 50c , DRMVERSleomen's lilne quality Muslin Drawers. made with ruffle of embroidery: full out in all sizes. Tomorrow 3% ".50 NiGliT GOWNS~~A var.» lety of styles are shown in this lot. Made up for us with the idea of each one being a Christmas Gift for "someone." To minutely describe these Gowns would be a task. but each and every one of them we icaa turn is an exceptionally strong value and an ideal Holiday gift Tomorrow 98c COlIllllNATloxsmt‘ot-er and Drawer and Cover and Skirt, trimmings of lace and embroid- ery. Special prioq 27c Women’ s Regular $3 Sweaters Plain and fancy weaves trim- med with pockets and pearl but- tons: i‘tlil fashioned. all sizes. Tomorrow $1.98 Aviation Caps The popular “Aviation" Gaps in blseit and white and a variety of‘colpr combinations Special price tomorrow $1.89 Bath Robes Trimmed collar and cuffs. Iss- seiod cord at waist: all colors; u variety of styles; or. value. Tomorrow $3.98 IIGULATTON OF COAOTlNG. D .. ,. V5, WI. *9. no a foot that coasting must be confined ssl in museum: with hosting or s rslstlvsoi gm lads s Mm up. fast: "Wrist , . grade. .7 Women’s Blanket ' “a Wm ism .. M. mnwmnom, Ion buying” them 0 or of llayor. The youasstm wit bro bout upon “Hill adnaisgo‘ot the caustic: m coaxing wall the order of Mayor Al- bert if. Pohimsn. proclaimed for the safety of all concerned. and to the qt; 3&0!“ strut tutti Quiutsru avenue Tbs aim tolls unitsm s m. on him- will MW! not slide See These Veils An unusual value. Chiffon Veils. 1 yard wide and 1 34 yards long: select from a warloty of colors; ti value. 75c “Helpful.” Come Tomorrow Umbrellas LADIES' and GEVT'S GLORIA SILK 'l’lMllRELLAS fancy and mission handles. Special CHILDREN'S UMBRELLAS. ChriStmas Sale of a Sample Line of Dressing Sacques These are unusual values Flanneletto Dressing Sscquos from one. of the host makers in New York. Some are satin and ribbon trimmed. Allcolors; 75c values. Tomorrow 50c Stationery Lincn~ilnlshed Paper. 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, in very attrac- Anticipaie your Christmas gift now. live boxes. ity. Tomorrow 15c Xmas Gloves Always the proper young or old-for alleges. and that‘s the range we covere—best quality alwsbs. P. if: i.. FRENCH KlD GLOVES Poaitiveiy the best fitting Glove 2-Cllllll. embroid- ered back: all the new shades: every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction. Per pair on the market. 51 WOMEN‘ S lclasp MANNISH Kl!) GLOVES pique sown. Eng lish reds and tans: every pair _ warranted; ti quality. Tomor— row. per pair 85c WOMEN'S CASHMERE Gloves, loci lined; colors. black. gray and . brown; 50c quality. . Tomorrow. per pair 50c, 75c, 31. $1.50 Combinations Men‘s Suspenders, Armiets and Supporters in Holiday 50c and 75c Men’s Underwear SHIRTS and DRAWERS; all sizes; Outing Flannel NIGHT SHIRTS extra heavy and extra large: sizes 15 to 20; regularly $1.00. Pretty Silver-Plated W TOILET SETS. (Tomb. Brush and Mirror. assortment of handsome pat-. . Very special ...... $5.00 MlLl-TARY BRUSHES in a box. consisting of CLOTH BRUSHES in a box. .................. ll AT BR tsuns. Special. 31.75 POWDER JARS, silver plated ‘ Special ............ 31.75 Something new to see every Begin buying early tomor- l’rire reasons why: (liltLS’ Hlilli SLEDS. worth 690. at .................... 89o BLACKBOARDS at .. ....................... 19¢ GIPSY WAGONS. with horse, worth 590. at ......... .. . Plush, covered HORSE, worth 89c o ............ loo-ls s mam—M «a... «M. . Sugar Sugar Sugar ® 25 lbs Granulated sugar for 20 lbs Granulated Sugar for it} Its: Granulated Sugar for . ., . 5 lbs Granulated Sugar for rat! a dentin or obit 80s caress. ones raise. sewers usso. Great AStP Tea Company “westwards or. some somatic“.
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